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Three Sentenced to Life for Murder GIRLS PERISH IN FIRE AT AMANDA SMITH SCHOOL LATEST NEWS EXTRA If You See It In The Defender It's So by a spark of electe the Amanda Smith Nov. 21, at Harvey, fire started leath of two children, stroves, aged 9, and Fannie. These two girls were acquers and suffocated before they could be Collins, 305 W. 147th in Bryan, the same ad- ded in climbing down attigation Made ation it was found that which the organs could have been con- nused for occupancy. is now investigating, blame might be prop- herent agencies are also circulating out the direct catastrophe conference Hold meeting was called at the 3032 Wabash avenue, orning, at which all facts to the Amanda Smith Home ally reviewed. Among those 1AYNES DESCRIBES RK OF LABOR DEPT. Dr. G., Nov. 23. What done on the battle win the war for bid in many heroic shipweave that we are shipyard weave for the same pur- tectacular, but none the Dr. Geo. E. Haxpermess o economics, Dep. the is describes how to promote himself in races seen in promoting tacts which have the efforts to in-1 emolency of Nex-1 war: First, earners are ready the responsibility on the farm and when given fairistic guidance program they in-1 only; second, will Negro prac-1 and many labor thalemen. Out of misu-1 antagonisms. This is the third Chicago Defender WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY SATURDAY CHICAGO NOVEMBER 30 1918 SATURDAY e Sent PERISH I WiresStart Flames roy Building ATE IN ROOMS who took part in the discussion were Mrs. Sears and Miss Houghtolling, representing the state council of defense: Wilhelm Children's Aid Society; Rev. Brynnt of South Park Avenue Methodist Church; Mrs. George Carter; A. N. Fields, Chi-Clinician; Mrs. Lyman of the Juvenile Court; and T. Arnold of the Urban League. Public Department Blamed LONE Department Blamed It was coaled through this investigation that the state department of public welfare has instituted licenses to the Amanda Smith Home in violation of the rules which the state requires that the board of an master size of the Amanda Smith Home shall be members. It was learned that this law only consists of three members, one of whom has been out of the city for the past year and one engaged in war with the other, while the other, 15. C. Wentworth, the treasurer, little if anything about the management of the home. His duties are to receive and disburse the money, which appears that he has done with honesty to the management of the institution. Masters has been the directing head. It appears that she has been the superintendent of the institution for a perennial one year and a half, during which time she meting of the board has been held. It appears that this reference to her should be construed that any blame should be attached to her management of the institution. All evidence produced thus far shows she exercised every wholesome effort possible to make the home a success. To Make Complete Report The works of the home at the time of the accident consisted of forty girls of may have since beep apportioned out among various charity institutions of the city, and in families under the Section of the house of Dr. Drens's Hom and Aid Society. It was determined by the committee assembled at the Urban League that the league should attempt to collect all facts having to do with the improvement of the Army to make a complete report to the state government, welfare, which is responsible for license of the institution. It is recognized that in all probability this report will cause a revocation of the license. It was, however, the consensus of opinion that it would be better for all parties concerned, that all of the affecting the institution be placed before the proper authorities at Springfield, is expected that out of this sad calamity which has befallen the institution will warrant another institution which will typify the modern ideas of caring for the wards of the county, city and state. GEORGE THOMAS STABBED TO DEATH IN SALOON ROW happened in a saloon, 32d and State streets, where the promiscuous mingling of all types and classes of humanity, congregants, George Thomas, 2963 South State street, paid the price with his life at 9:45 Saturday evening. He was alleged by those who were present that an argument ensued between Thomas and P. Johnhcan. 118 East 41st street, in which was charged that Johnhcan used vile language, against which Thomas produced. This caused a fight in which Thomas apparently getting the best of it, when thiefs pled a keen blade knife, stabbing Thomas to the left breast, making an incision in his heart, causing almost instant death. Johnican Held for Murder Johnican was immediately apprehended and locked up at Cottage Grove station. A coroner's arrest was held over the body of the deceased Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at 3604 State street, the King & Hill underwriting establishment. The verdict of the coroner's pity was that George Thomas came to his death as the result of a knife wound penetrating his heart. It was said by those who appeared to have been acquainted with Thomas that he was a fellow of normal habits and maintained steady employment. Very little could be learned of Johnnican, with the cooperation that he was originally from. I diana Harbor and that he had also lived at one time, at 8018 State street. He was held to the grand jury for murder without bail. 32d Year in U. S. Army Billings, Mont. Nov. 29.—On the same day which armistice negotiations be- come final, Ellen and Germany were be- came included. Capt. Mackey, Bens, great family resides there, complete- ly third-second year as a soldier in United States Army. Capt. Blivens now stationed at Camp Dix, N. J. He watered in the Spanish and Philip- lans and applied for re-enlist- ment being honorably discharged last year ago. OCT STORY WRITER DEAD Lake City, Miss. Nov. 29.—Mrs. Shaw Fulllove, wife of Dr. Fulllove of this city, and as of short stories, died in this city. She was born in La- county, Miss. Jan. 27, 1884. Her stories have appeared in Centrull Magazine, pub- lished leago. THE KILLS MAN Lake City, Mass. A self-ma- sher threw cause the death and Harold age 53. of Harold was a weteran in the American war. CHICAGO, NOVEMBER 30, 1918 TO NORTHWESTERN RAILROADS: The conditions switchmen, braken heretofore existing class of service not Mr. Aishton speaks for Mr. Mc the nation in and out of war than ently is Secretary McAdoo working This latest discrimination issue of the government, and affecting a time, when democracy is being loud The conditions under which negroes are employed as firemen, hostlers, switchmen, brakemen, et cetera, is not to be extended beyond the practice heretorefex existing, and you are cautioned against employing negroes for this class of service not heretorefex open to them nor to take the places of white men. Mr. Alishton speaks for Mr. McAdoo. The same McAdoo who told our people that none had done more for the nation in and out of war than they. As Alishton is working under orders of Secretary McAdoo, so apparently is Secretary McAdoo working in this instance under orders of the Federation of Labor. MUNITION WORKERS RIOT IN NASHVILLE Nashville, Tennessee, Nov. 29. An indignation meeting was recently held at the Y. M. C. A. building for the purpose of protesting against the treatment accorded our Race at the Old Hickory powder plant. The meeting was called by prominent citizens following a race riot, which ensued Satu- dah, a police officer, coaches pulled out from the plant filled with 1,200 employees who were coming to this city. The result of the meeting was the election of a delegate to go to Washington, D. C. to hold con- ference in the attorney's secretory of War Baker between the races. Whites Start Riot According to information given investigators, the riot started when a few drunken white men entered a coach provided for our people and demanded the use of the entire coach. An objection was raised as to the white coat of the whites, occupying the coach, and upon being refused individual arguments began. As the train neared the Old Hickory depot white men, it is claimed, ran through the length of the train yelling and calling for all white men to join in a general attack against Colored occupants of the coach and a railroad coach practically demolished followed the attack. More than 200 whites gathered on the outside of the coach and bombarded it with sticks, stones, slag and clinkers. The men inside the coach gathered up the missiles as they fell into the compartment. Fifty-seven arrests were made, but few whites. In court the next morning fines ranging from $5 to $10 were imposed on all persons who took part in the melee, excepting the whites. There are to be stores at the Old Hickory plant where dark faces are not allowed. Germans and Italians are accorded privileges with the whites in these places. Caught Robbing Church, Young Girl in Hands of Law New Orleans, La., Nov. 29—In the arrest of Celina De Gruy, age 13, of 3322 Bourbon street, authorities have cleared up the mystery reported to them from St. Boniface Church, St. Bernard and Roman streets. It appears that Miss De Gruy had been robbing the collection box, collecting the sacrilegious theft and catching the sacrilegious theft was a puzzle to the church. Patrolman Denis (white) solved the mystery when he hid in a remote corner of the church and saw Miss De Gruy, under cover of darkness, make for the collection slot in the shelf of nickels and pennies. Miss De Gruy has been sent to the Catholic Detention Home. NASHVILLE CITIZENS Nashville, Tenn. . . No. 29—With the purpose of aiding W. Berry in benefiting the Nashville Tennessee and American, a white publication, to regain this health, a public benefit was given by prominent citizens of this city at St. John A. M. H. Berry, who is now in Denver, Colo. His wife and four children in reside here. Bishop Scott of the M.E. church ar-chaelogy students from Fisk-MeHarry A. and I, and Normal and Roger Williams had place on the program. SHOT AFTER QUARREL Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 29.—In a quarrel in front of their home on Monday Matti Wright, 25. Addison street, near 19th, was shot four times. The police say that Hezekiah Burgess, 25, shot her. The woman is in a critical condition in the Polyclinic Hospital. She was shot in the back, chest, arm and right hand. Burgess was arrested by a policeman after a chase and a car crash. The police say a revolver from a South street pawnshop and bought 66 cents' worth of cartridges, the police allege. CONVECTED OF MURDER Tulsa, Oma, Nov. 28--Frank Wright, convicted with Clem Jenkins of, Skil- took, convicted of murder of his wife, are to be sentenced in the state penitentiary at McAlester. UNITED STATES RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION W. G. McAdoo, Director General WASHINGTON, D. C. NORTHWESTERN REGION EMPLOYMENT OF NEGROES under which negroes are employed at en, et cetera, is not to be extended and you are cautioned against employ- heretofore open to them nor to take the Yours truly, R. H. AISHTON, R. Adoo. The same McAdoo who told our they. As Aishton is working under order in this instance under orders of the Fo- las as an industrial order coming from on portion of the most loyal citizenry, only proclaimed as the panacea for all soo Prominent Speak Handsome Porc Prominent Speakers Dedicate Handsome Poro College Building Prominent Speakers Dedicate Handsome Poro College Building By Gary B. Lewis St. Louis, Mo. Nov. 23.—All roads led here this week to attend the dedication of the new Poro Building, Pondleton and St. Ferdinand avenue. Mr. and M.aaron Malone, owners and proprietors were proud of the showers of compliments paid them by men high in the financial world and representatives of the Race from all parts of the county. To many it resembled the National Business League when the late Dr. Booker T. Warner president. Poro delegates from everywhere are here. They came to tell the story of their progress in the Poro business and to receive inspiration and encouragement from Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Malone who have become national characters by showing to the country the ability as business citizens of the highest level. The structure, which was published in June of the large weekly papers last week is a monument to the Malones. It cost $250,000 and is 14x137 feet, three stories, mezzanine floor, basement and roof gardens, fireproof and steam heat throughout; 54 dormitories and office rooms, ladies partors, emergency hospital rooms, latest model ice water and long distance calculating water, local and long distance laundry elevators (freight and press elevator, pneumatic carriers, 31 private rooms for shampooing, hair dressing and massaging and manicuring. New Building Opens Nov. 24 The new building opened Nov. 24. Mr. and Mrs. Malone opened Mrs. 24. Mr. and Mrs. Malone opened left the old building at 3100 Pine street with reluctance—a building in which thousands was made for the great Poro institution. All St. Louis turned out to the opening. Visitors viewed the new building in embration. Mr. and Mrs. Malone were the recipients of hundreds of telegrams and rooms of flowers. One of the many telegrams that pleased them was the one from the Chicago Defender that has often advertised the Poro. The Program Monday night Bishop Parks, Chicago, Ill., delivered a fine address, also Dr. William Thompson, Baltimore, Md. The auditorium, where the telegrams were given a royal welcome, Mr. Malone presided at the ceremonies. Roland Hayes, Boston, Mass., phenomenal. Convict Man Second Time for Murder of Policeman Philadelphia. Pa., Nov. 29—Samuel Goles was convicted for the second time of first degree murder before Judge Monaghan, in the Court of Oyer and Terminer. Sentence was deferred. Coles shot and killed George Williams, a city detective, last January, when the latter attempted to arrest him and several companions who were accused of creating a disturbance in a saloon at 16th and South streets. According to the evidence Coles and his companions attempted to hold up the saloon, the police were called for the police. Williams responded and the men ran. Williams caught them, and it is said they sur- rounded him. Coles was charged with drawing a revolver and firing a bullet through the detective's heart. Coles was charged before. At that time he hindered the verdict thrown out upon a technicality. In summing up the case the assistant district attorney, who prosecuted the case, said it was one of the most cruel, premeditated and deliberate, he said that the shooting was done by one of his companions, or by one of the crowd that assembled following the disturbance in the saloon. AUTO SKIDS: NO ONE HURT Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 29.—When a motor car skidded on a wet street and crashed into a restaurant at 10th and chestnut streets on Tuesday, T. W. Joyner, 53 years, had both hips injured, bruises of the body and cuts about the eyes. He was immediately taken to the Jefferson Hospital. Wounded Soldiers Back A large, New York firm doing a nat 100 wounded Colored soldiers, regar Easy work, excellent pay. For full J. L. VAN DERZEE 451 R. H. AISHTON, Regional Director. The Program November 13th, 1918. File 60-1-16. ES payed as firemen, hostlers, added beyond the practice employing negroes for this in the places of white men. N, Regional Director. and our people that none had done more for our orders of Secretary McAdoo, so appar- the Federation of Labor. from one of the most important departments ary, comes with improper grace at this full social and industrial evils. Peakers Dedicate Moro College Building tenor, sang several numbers and was liberally applauded Tuesday afternoon. The Chicago agents, composed of Mrs. Biddle Betts, president, Mrs. Mattle Campbell, Mrs. Lillian Jones, Mrs. P. M. Robinson, Mrs. Estella Hall, Mrs. Mary Green and Mrs. Rosa Miller appeared on the program and gave some George R. Garner, Chicago, IL, bardone sang and was liberally applauded, Mrs. Lillian E. Jameson and Charles Stewart, Chicago, IL, delivered addresses, On Wednesday evening: Col. Roscoe Conkling Simmons, America's greatest orator, delivered an address. People were turned away at the Simmons meeting. He was never in better form than he was paid Mr. and Mrs. Malone compliments, the like of which have never been heard in the Mound City. Miss Anita Pattil Brown of Chicago, America's greatest soprano singer, rendered solos in the evening. Her voice was rich and sweet and enaptured the audience. Thursday evening, Dr. S. A. Ware, Springfield, Ill. and Dr. S. A. Ware, Tampa, Fl. delivered addresses. Mine, Florence Cole-Talbert, the "Nightingale of America," rendered the solos of the evening. She was given a fine reception and sang beautifully. Friday night the Summar High School rendered selections. This was one of the biggest solos in the city, with delivered the address of the singer. Saturday night John Evans of tos city and the Poro Glee Club rendered the program and Mrs. Mary Warling, Chicago, Ill. delivered an address. Sunday Mr. Zellie Cole-Evans of tos city and the Poro Glee Club rendered the musical selections. Dr. R. E. Jones, New Orleans, La., delivered the address. Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Abbott and Mr. and Mrs. Cary B. Lewis, Chicago, were among the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Malone. One guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cary B. Lewis was that of Editor. R. Abbott of the Chicago Defender. Congressman Newton, Prof. F. L. Williams, J. H. Murphy, Baltimore: Geo. L. Knos, Indianapolis, Ind. and Dr. W. H. Peck, Quindaro, Kan. were on the tour. They tendered their thanks to the visitors, who were profuse in praise of their success. Troops of 812th Infantry Members of the $12th Infantry passed through Chicago Monday en route to Fort Sill, where he is expected to they will be mustered. The overseas caps worn by the soldiers caused spectators to think that the boys had arrived from "Over There." According to reports the infantry was out at sea making for France when the wire was broken and the soldiers had been signed. Further orders were received to return the soldiers to American soil. The infantry had been on the water three days. The troops came to this city direct from Camp Merritt J., where they had been held for follow up back to America. It is thought that they will be mustered out shortly after Thanksgiving. Newark, N. L., Nov. 29.—Charged with stealing 85 cents from Joseph J. Rose, 9 years of age, and then throwing the lad into the Morris Canal, where he was found drowned, Thomas W. Battle, was sentenced to serve a term of ten to thirty years' imprisonment in the state prison by Judge Martin. Battle expressed little regret at having committed the crime. ENTICED GIRL WITH CANDY Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 29.—Charged with having attacked a feeble-minded white girl, 23 years old, Robert Taylor, 38, 32 N. Ruby street, was held without ball for count Taylor is a familiar, and let said he have enticed the girl with candy. from France, attention oiinal business has positions open for less of the nature of their wounds, particulars call ar ometer or address LENOX AVE., NEW YORK CITY Patti Brown Sings SPEED You Buying Today Only 20 More Shopping Days BOY IMPLICATED IN CRIME for M SMITH Slayers of Pawnb in Judge Cr BOY IMPLICAT By Nettie George Speedy By Nettie George Speedy Three men were sentenced by a jury in Judge Robert E. Crowe's criminal court late Friday night. November 22 to life imprisonment in the Joliet geniune or for the murder of Israel Berry, 53 years old, a Jewish pawnbroker, 821 South State street, on April 21 last. Brutal Crime The crime was a most atrocious one according to the testimony of William Radley, alias "Red." 35 years old, 762 State street, the state's star witness, Odem, 762 State street, strike the blow from behind with a heavy lead pipe, which caused the old man's death. According to Radley be overheard the three men. Thomas Brooks, 34 years old, 740 Federal street; James Sawyer, COL. SIMMONS SPEAKS TO VAST THRONG Before the greatest audience that ever gathered in Chicago, Rogoeo Conkling Simmons, his Race's spokesman and America's foremost orator, came to the case of the American Negro 42 the 5th Regiment Armory Tuesday night, November 26. Remember that date. He was such a meeting that only this Chicago can hold. And it was such a speech that only Roscoe Simmons can deliver. For almost three hours he held his audience spellbound. White men and women as well as his own audience were to their feet by his wit and eloquence. Thousands Turned Away Thousands packed themselves into the famous armory, and thousands were unable to get to the armory, let alone into it. City and state officials sat on the platform and in the audience. When the mighty Roscoe swung down the line, escorted by a dozen little girls, the mighty audience cut loose. Cary B. Lewis presided. She saw sight, even Chicago, never saw before. It was the people's night and the idol of the people was talking for them. Music Was Glorious That music! Under the direction of J. Wesley Jones, premier leader in the world of music, the Roscoe Conkling Simmons chorus, composed of 200 soloists from the chorus of the city band he played in before he heard before. Again and again the mighty chorus lifted the audience through perfect harmony, and again again they were enced by the throng. Professor Jones trained the chorus for his occasion, but they gave up if he had been training them for every other meeting ever held or will ever be held. The soloists were Mme. Flora E. Washington, Miss A. E. Stout, Miss Blanche V. Kaigler and W. E. Burns, Mrs. Juliet Dae Cameron, accompanist. (Speech in full on page 4 of this BANK DEPOSITORS TO SHARE IN BIG DIVIDEND Richmond, Va., Nov. 23.—With the announcement that $25,000 had been transferred from the Virginia Trust Company to the Mechanics Savings Bank, persons who deposited their funds in the True Reformers' Bank, which witnessed a crash in 1910, tools were paid out to the depositors of the defunct institution upon orders or checks written by Special Commissioner Philip B. Shield, whose office is in the Travels' Building on Main street, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, is expected that several persons in the building may be municate with Mr. Shield in order to receive their 25 per cent due all depositors. It is probable that those depositors who had placed their claims in the hands of attorneys shortly after the bank went under will plead their case through this channel. The amount in the filing statement is approximately $71,000, and his has enabled the court to declare a dividend of 25 per cent. New York, Nov. 29—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its secretary, John R. Shillady (white) of New York, makes public the following telegram to the governor of Salem, N. C., commending his efforts and those of the Home Guards in combating attempts of a mob to poison a prisoner at Winston-Salem on the night of Nov. 17. The telegram follows; Mayor Winston-Salem, N. C.; National Association for Advancement of Colored people, speaking in; the name of its one hundred and fifty branches, seven of which are in North Carolina, and forty thousand members, strongly comment upon their Forts to prevent lynching, protect life, and maintain orderly programs of law. Your action and that of Home Guards in combating, attempts, to displace your city by lawless mob action, will strongly comment itself to law-abiding people of whose country, We trust you will be enthusiastic, sustained by citizens of Winston-Salem, National Association for Advancement of Colored People, John Hildy, secretary. PRICE FIVE CENTS urder SCHOOL broker Fare Hard owe's Court TED IN CRIME 37 years old, 915 State street, and Sam Turner Odermatch the plot to rob the old man, and later on was an eye-witness to the assault which resulted in the murder that he received three one dollar bills in the loot, but declared that he did not participate in the crime, but stood just within the door, while Brooks and Sawyer decoyed the old man to the store under pretense of looking at them followed and struck the fatal blow. While there were many discrepancies in his story, yet F. L. Barnett, attorney for the defense, failed to shake in the vital points during the grillless examination to which he subjected him. Boy Testifies One of the sensational moments of the trial was when Joseph Lavaddatta, a 12-year-old Italian boy, serving a term himself in the Boys' Reform School at St. Charles for holding up a gun, walked down from the witness stand, and finger pointed at Sawyer, declared: "This is one of the four men I saw come from the pawn shop that day," and he also admitted with the easy grace of a hardened criminal, that he and two other white boys went in the courtroom fatally afterwards, and seizing the old man's shoes and floors, helped themselves to watches, sweaters, and whatsoever suited their fancy. The plea of the defense was entire ignorance of the crime, and the Hon. Robert E. Crowe, in order to give them easy advance to substantiate their claim, told the William Bent and Thomas Jackson inmate of the House of Correction, who testified that Radley had told them that the three men were innocent of the crime, but he had told that story to the police because they had beat him up and he was of done at the time. These men of dope at Radley, but by adroit questioning, Attorney Barnett made him admit that he had made that assertion at one time. Death Sentence Expected The sentence imposed by the jury was quite a surprise, as the evidence against the three men was so pernicious that it was generally predicted that a death sentence would be returned. Attorney Barnett, in his powerful plea for the defense, made such a strong and stirring appeal that it is believed have had much weight in the jury. The fair and impartial ruling of Judge Crowe stood out as a feature, and in further commendation of him let it be known that when the widow and sister of the deceased, sitting near the jury box, broke into audible sobs, he ordered them both to the rear of the room and commanded that they cease crying and declare that would allow neither tears nor emotion to influence a jury in his court room. Attorney Barnett, who was appointed by the court to defend the men, applied for a new trial so that the court could appoint another attorney if the men so desired, and arguments will be heard. Radley, who was indicted with the other men and afterwards turned state's evidence, will be given a separate trial. ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL TO HAVE LARGE ST. St. Louis, Mo, Nov. 28.—More twenty-six persons in charge of a work at the new City Hospital for our avenues will look after the welfare patients. Friday, Directed Public Welfare John Schmoll (white), appointed a committee of men to recommend to him a list of persons from among whom no could choose a staff the avenues which will be opened soon for the Race. The staff will be paid the same salaries as are paid to internes, nurses and doctors at the City Hospital. The staff include a superintendent, clerk, resident in two separate internes, ten junior internes and assistant of nurses, pupil nurses and nurses. The hospital when in operation will be one of the largest in the United States, and is located in the most affluent district, the Y. M. C. A., the leading churches and Negro business enterprises. PASTOR ACCUSED OF USING FUNDS FOR UNHOLY PRACTICE Bloomington, Ill., Nov. 25—Rev. Ivory Illison, pastor of the Methodist church in Danville, is accused by his congregation of straying from the righteous path. The parson is charged for the funds he had collected in Danville for the church and now church and converting them into holy practices. Deacons of the church declared that the parson's favorite game was that of clinking the "phone." While in this city he served as a bus lunch room. He was arrested back Danville by police authorities. EXPLOSION KILLS FOUR Eastover, St. Ct. Noy. 28—The explosion at a cotton gin, the last week killed four men, completely demolished, the gin house, and damaged nearby buildings to a great extent. Several other persons in the vicinity of the explosion were injured. The light that appalled of the debris might have been thrown by Jesus. Lloyd, illumined high into the air by the forces for the explosion, fell into a well and was rescued alive. Killed by Tool Boy Philadelphia, Pa. Noy. 28—Jane Murphy, 48 years old, 1848 North Georgetown street, died in St. Joseph's Hospital on Monday. A tool box fell up him at Hog Land; Shin Yard. 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B. Editor ALFRED ANDERSON, Associate Editor. PENNSYLVANIA improvements and those actually in course of completion are finished West Philadelphia will be the residence section of the city. Thousands of dollars are expected at the present time toward the affiliation of four battalions. These district, and plans have been prepared for the investment of many more thousands. * The Depot Brigade at Camp Lee, which is now composed of battalions being reduced to four battalions. These units will white while the fourth will be composed of Race men. Orders from the War Department states that the new battalions shall be of a maximum number of each and shall be composed of class A and B little probability that any of our boys will be discharged. * The Bercan Surgical Unit Auxiliary No. 6, of which Mrs. Helen Waller is head and Miss Vison Instructor, last week raised the Bercan Surgical Unit linen shower for the boys in France. This unit contains one hundred members, of which Mrs. T. Lawrence is secretary. * The electoral college of the conference is the conference met at the M. Pisgah A. M. Church for the election of delegates to the general conference. Those elected were D. A. Hart of Bethel A. M. E. Church and Charles E. Hostile of M. Pisgah and Church of this city. Alternate members of the conference are the M. E. Church, Del. and J. H. Mathews of the Motte, Pa. * The Colored Protective Association will meet during the month of December as follows: Second, A. M. Church, Media; Third, A. M. E. Church, Media; Fourth, A. M. E. Church, 10th and 11th Boundary streets; Fifth, N. Penn, Baptist Church, 27th and York streets. This association now has 1,800 active members. Rev. R. R. Wright, president. * The Philadelphia Missionary Society, is now holding its 23rd annual meeting and 22nd anniversary at St. Matthew's A. M. E. Church, 57th and Summer streets. The sessions are open and everybody is invited to attend. The president. * The und-year meeting of the Philadelphia and Baltimore annual conference was held on Wednesday at the Varikle Temple, 19th and Catherine Temple, 18th and Catherine Temple, siding. Rev. Stephen MacNeil prescheduled the sermon, after which a business session was held. Williamsport, Pa., Nov. 29—Race lines in Y. W. C. A. work were entirely broken down Tuesday evening when the girls and women were tendered a social night in the Y. P. parlor and the girls and women were organized by Jethro Woodford will use the popular "Smiles" as a new vehicle for the "Land of Harmony" and will be supported by Mildred Bransom, Estella Steneplow, the stereoplay entertainment, the Negro Theater, and day evening in the church auditorium. *Mrs. Mary Johnson was taken to the Williamsport Hospital Friday suffering with an attack of pneumonia. The girls and women are now employed by the Lycoming Co. *Melvin D. Peach has become a member of Frank Brewington's fast updragrate service crew. *Sunday was observed by the annual family day event at A. M. E. Zion Church is nearing completion. *Mrs. Elmer Andrews was ill during the past week. Meadville, Pa. Nov. 29.—The Harriet Tubman club of the Woman's Federation meet at the residence of East Henry street. The club has been in great work since its organization, and are planning for greater work. A special guest, present at the next meeting, Dec. 29, the residence of Mrs. Clarence Chinn. THE BLUE GRASS STATE Richmond, Ky., Nov. 23—Hood Blythe was at home from Irvine last week. * Miss Claudie Eallew spent a few days in cincinnati, O. * Mesdames Margunte Pollard and Ellen McClain of Cincinnati. 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He is being assisted by Rev. J. R. Bowen of Hopkinsonville. Miss Pearl Jordan, a graduate of the Vina weeks, has returned home. *Mrs. Vina Moody and Mrs. Mary Hoard of Providence were the guests of Mrs. P. D. Dennis last week. *Miss Annie Mai Vaughan was the guest of Miss Delena for the funeral of Earlington, Ky. was the funeral and spent the week end at the bedside of her sick mother and sister. *Mr. and Mrs. Edger Hopewell of Chicago, Ill., were the guest of Mrs. Hopewell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baker. *Mrs. Rosie Chinn of Chicago, Ill., was the guest of Mrs. Hopewell's爷爷 Bailer left a few days ago for Pennsylvania to be at the bedside of her sister. *Miss Annie Majorfield has been very ill, but is reported better at this writing. *Mrs. Elnora Dongless is better after a few days' illness. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER the home of his parents on Payne st. * Mr. and Mrs. Blas Tilford and family are ill at their home on Bourbon st. * Mrs. George Watson is improving. * Manilus Neal Jr. has returned to State university. He came home on college of the influenza epidemic in Louisville. * Mrs. George Watson has been staying with her uncle, Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Nix, left Tuesday, Nov. 12, for State university in Louisville, Ky. She was accompanied by her uncle, Rev. Wm. Nix. * Rev. Wm. Nix left Saturday, Nov. 16, for spring training, who has been staying in a vital meeting. * Mrs. George Watkins, who has been in Cincinnati, Ohio, has returned home. * Mrs. Rayman Dawkins of Cleveland, Ohio, was called home on account of the death of her daughter, Anna Elliza Watkins, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Middleton, on Brown street. * Mrs. John Taylor is gradually improving from a severe attack of the influenza. * Mrs. Amanda Gray is ill at her home on Payne st. * Mrs. George Watson is ill at her home on Bourbon st. * Mr. and Mrs. William Sharp and son are improving from an attack of influenza. * Miss Mary E. Smith is ill at her home on Payne st. * Mrs. George Coleman of the influenza by the death of hisugu Elliza Coleman. * Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Burley are ill at their residence on Fantroye street. Georgetown, Ky., Nov. 29—Miss Lena Wilson, Chicago, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. John Taylor, has returned. Miss Wilson's nephew, James Wilson, accompanied her home. *Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Sharp and son, Cincinnati, Ohio, are visiting parents, Mr. Rosa Ross and brother, Rev. Ben Scott, Cincinnati, Ohio, were called here on account of the death of Leland O'Donnel and Miss Lorena O'Donnel, and Miss Lorena O'Donnel and Miss Snowton were here attending the funeral of Mrs. Mary Gabriel. *Mrs. Ben Saunders is better. *The United War Work campaign was a success. *Mrs. George Watson is improving. *Mrs. and Mrs. Blas Tilford and family are improving. *John K. Lewis is ill. *Mrs. Amanda Gray is ill. *Miss Katie C. Washington is ill. *Carvey Moore is ill. TENNESSEE Brownsville, Tennessee, Nov. 25—Master Jacob Taylor is back from Memphis, where he has been for a week. * Miss Clara Davis is home from Wilson's Hospital where she has been for several days. * Mrs. W. J. Hale of Nashville was in town, she added the email address to the First Baptist Church. * The Sunday School of the First Baptist Church is doing a great work under Superintendent Alex Hill. * The Dunbar High School was closed Monday. * Sergt. James Hollins is here on a furlough. * J. W. Byrn made an excellent address at the C. M. E. School. * Sergt. James Hollins is subject the United Wark Work Campaign. * Howell Read is sick. * Prof. F. E. J-ffries has moved to his new home on Jefferson street. Memphis, Tenn. Nov. 23.—Sereno S. Ivy, the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Ivy, 927 Randall street, who has been for a number of years employed in the United States Patent Office, has resigned according to word received by his parents and has been assigned the office of Provost Marshal General Crowder. * St. Mary's Court, No. 3, held a very interesting meeting last Monday and initiated five candidates. Election was also held and Mrs. Callie Meacham was re-elected most ancient matron, Mrs. Annie L. Harris, secretary. * J. H. Eland, 94. West Jackson Mount avenue, has returned from Birmingham, Ala., where he was attending the Grand Lodge of the Colored Association of Railway Employees and at which time he was re-elected matron. * J. H. Ime in the Masonic Hall and held its regular meeting which was presided over by its PEACE HAS BEEN DECLA BUT WE ARE STILL GOING THE TOP WITH CUT PRICE president, Miss Graffie A. Harris, Mime, Rosa Cox, Rara 401 Florida street, is expected to entertain this organization on its own meeting day. *Dr. O. Sherman Winters*, of the University of Bolt, tenn. is now residing here at 680 Alston avenue. *Neely Carter*, the famous bloodhound trainer and "Nego chasen" is now being chased, since he was shot in the Bronx. Bolden, 329 1-2 North Dunlap street, visited relatives in Somerville and Warren, Tenn., last Sunday. *Mime, Heater L. Mosby entertained the Past Patrons Council in her home on Mississippi boulevard last Sunday afternoon.* Dyersburg, Tenn., Nov. 29, 1945. Mrs. John Lee Banks and four children are victims of the flu. • Donce Ledginger has purchased the beautiful Cornelius Wylle residence on Broadway avenue. • The family from Tuff died last Thursday night. • The house and Miss Layde Conles is having considerable repairing on her residence on E. Court street. • Mrs. Barbara Ricks and Deborah have returned from Lorain, Ohio and the city, especially. • Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edn. Williams, a fine girl last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Chas. Beckets. • The Colored division of the United Workers cam- sign reported $1,250. • Prof. Il. Clay, Waist, and the family total raised to date $1,962. • Tomie, the 50th Co., B. Tr. Bn., 159th, D. B. Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky., is at home on a ten day furlough. • Wesley Dorsey's foot was so badly injured at the Phoebu- 10th Oil, and the last Monday that his foot had to be amputated. • Raymond W. Thilford, 29th Co., 10th Tr. Bn., Camp Sherman, Ohio, was de- lightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. L. Lee Beckets last Friday evening. • Miss L. H. H. H. H. W. C. Revelations in Jackson, Tenn. • Mrs. Crickle Sankster Priest and little daughter, Hertha Anelle of Hickman, Ky., came down Thursday p. m. to spend the night the guests of Miss Alma E. Miller and parade before leaving the South to join her husband James Priest in Detroit, Mich. Jackson, Tenn. Nov. 29.—Dr. J. L. Light of this city died Sunday. Nov. 10. He leaves a widow and son. * Mrs. Joanne Boone, who died in Chicago, was shipwrecked and the plucker Flakes lost their infant. * Mrs. Anna Rold left Tuesday night for her home in Chicago. * Mrs. Ida Butter was in St. Louis on account of the death of her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Nle Gleum were in Belfast. * Mrs. his brother, Agrippa cilleu. * James Steele, Sr. of Tanyard street, is indisposed with the fun. * Little Robert Miles is up and out an attack of influenza accompanied by his father. * Mrs. Minerva Webster Exum is able to be up and out again. LOUISIANA New Iberia, La. Nov. 29.—Miss Agnes Payne of Patterson came up Friday to enter her niece, Ethel Davis, in Howe Institute. *Esther Richards of Morgan City arrived during the week to take classes at Howe Institute. Charles Adams at Howe Institute. St. Edward's Catholic Church Friday. *Miss Lillian Rattier has been ill with influenza. *Mrs. C. A. Permilton, Mrs. Dora Williams, Dave Labanve, wife and children are on the sick list. *The many friends of Miss Alma Dreyfus of Port Arthur, formerly of the city will be invited to her service in Los Angeles. *All of the schools opened Monday, Nov. 18. *Arthur Williams of Port Arthur, Tex., was here last week to attend the funeral of his father, Joe Williams, who died in Lorentineville last Sunday. *Miss Matilde Solomon left for Mississippi Sunday. *Miss Agnes was called to the bedside of her sick mother, Mrs. Rosa Ivory. *Mr. and Mrs. Richard Day and Arthur Sophus of Houston, Tex, came to attend the funeral of their grandmother. Mrs. Ronanson. * Little Lieve Levy Froeman is ill. MISSOURI Macon, Mo. Nov. 29.—Dumas School has reopened after being closed on account of the influenza epidemic. *Mrs. Booker has returned from Liberty, Mo.* *Mrs. Harnes has returned to teacher at Dumas School. *Mrs. Dugas Broxton entertained Wednesday at a dinner in honor of Sergt. A. T. Brown, who has charge of the military training, Harnes left to resume her school as teacher. The school was closed owing to influenza. *Miss Idella Johnson returned to George R. Smith College after being called home on account of the influenza epidemic.* *Mrs. P. H. Tydings entertained at 10 oclock breakfast for Miss C. A. Harnes and Sergt. A. T. Brown.* Hanibal, Mo. Nov. 23—Mrs. Anderson, Richmond, Ind. is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. B. McMechen. *Dr. Lena Mauna preached her farewell sermon Sunday at Allen chapel after having carried on services for a week in large audience each night. Scott's case meeting last Sunday, Rev. W. B. Brooks of the A. M. E. church preached in the afternoon. *Little Bonny Anderson, who has been visiting her aunt and uncle, Dr. and Mrs. McMechen, will leave this week for her home in Richmond. The church will hold their first quarterly meeting for this conference year Sunday, Nov. 24. *The Hon. Nelson C. Crews of Kansas City worshipped at Allen chapel in this city Sunday night. SATURDAY, NOVIEMBER You'll never Till you use QUINO What a good old friend—and true; There's nothing so fine In the hair growing line Will do what QUINO will do. GANTT QUINO SCHOOL NASHVILLE, TENN. "The Man Who Does" S. B. RAY, 453 E. 37th St. Suits made to order from the best woolens at the most reasonable prices. Ladies' suits remodeled, ladies' coats relined from the best silks and sating, overcoats relined from best silk venetian, new velvet collars on overcoats from the best grade of velves. Cleaning, pressing and repairing all carefully done at the most reasonable prices. 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Many of our people, however, have taken up the idea that Cobb is a warm friend of the Race, fighting their battles against the fearful southern prejudice, and an exponent of the exemplification of the American constitution, equal rights to all. That idea, though, is a snare and delusion. For proof, we quote Cobb himself, in words as carried by the "Atlanta Constitution" in its issue of Nov. 10th. Loyal Southerner First According to the "Constitution," "A prominent gentleman in Atlanta, while discussing Cobb's engagement there, remarked in the presence of his manager, Russell Bridges, that judging Y. W. C. A. Notes Next Monday at 4 p. m. there will be a victory song and Thanksgiving program. Miss Byrdle Haynes of the Lincoln Settlement House will make the principal address. The club of girls of the Y. W. C. A. Canteen Center, of which Miss Rosalee Pinckney is girls' work secretary, will assist in the singing which will be led by girls who live in the building. Members and friends of the association are invited to be present and join in the victory and make it the greatest chorus heard. Mrs. Michael will preside, urge and appreciative audience to the address on "Hun Prop-tera" by Miss Vertmlank of the squadron last Sunday. These meetings are conducted every Sunday, 4 p. m. under the direction of the religious work committee, of which Mrs. Elizabeth Michael is chairman, and all women are urged to attend. * Mrs. Charlotte Fisher Hunter, formerly of Chicago, Ill., has kindly consented to direct and train the Girls' Glee Club and to take full charge of Sunday afternoon meetings. Mrs. Hunter is a graduate of the Spelman Seminary and has had much experience with clubs and choral classes both in the North and South. * Dr. Ionia Whipper of Washington, D. C., a delegate to the social morality conference, which is being held in this city, is a guest of the association this week. * Miss Hope Thomas of Providence, R. L., who is in training at the Lincoln Hospital, was guest at the association this week. Benefit for Zack Champine Benefit for Zack Champine The charitable event of the season was the benefit for Zack Champine, a well-known man of harlem, given by the Pullman Porters' Athletic Association at 105 West 136th street, last Friday evening, Nov. 22. Music for theasion was furnished by the Carey Chestra, consisting of C. Carey, John Curles and Ruby, assisted by the her brothers. Among those present make the affair a success were C. H. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Batie, Mr. Frank Woods and Miss Bessir Chicago. NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN NEWS from one of Cobb's recent magazine articles he was pro-negro. Manager Bridges wrote Mr. Cobb for a copy of the story in question, or an explanation, whereupon Cobb replied as follows: "I have no time to answer all the weird questions which misguided readers of my writings ask and I can't find a handy copy of the Post containing the article on the Negro soldiers. But you might tell my Atlanta critics that I am a southerner born; that my grandfathers owned slaves; that my father was a confederate soldier; that I had thirteen uncles and countless cousins in the southern armies, and that I no more favor race equality than does Tom Watson, Senator Vardaman or any man in Georgia." Cobb, at least, is fair enough to permit his actual convictions to appear in print, even though it is in a southern newspaper. As war correspondent for the "New York World," one of the fairest newspapers in the United States, Cobb, of course, could not say these things and get them into print. With the "World" and the "Saturday Evening Post," publications whose editorial policy and whose general sympathies always leaned towards the Race, Cobb naturally sent in matter with all fairness to our people. However, were more of our "would-be-friends" to declare themselves publicly, we as a Race would be greatly benefited. Another Hero Arrives Home Sergt. Frank Booker, an ex-member of the 24th Infantry, but lately transferred to the 872d Regiment, 93d division, has just returned from France with two citations for bravery on the battlefields of Europe. Sergt. Booker told an interesting story at the Defender office of how he and a private Alfred Flood of the same regiment, on Sept. 26 captured a train full of German soldiers, forcing them to submit under camouflage which was cunningly set in action through the astuteness of the sergeant and private. Booker is now stationed at Ellis Island Hospital as he has been wounded several times, causing him to use a cane. He expects to be honorably discharged soon from service. Leave for Conference E. Kincie Jones, national secretary of the National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes; James H. Hubert, executive secretary of the Harlem branch, and R. S. Elzy, executive secretary of the Brooklyn branch, all left last Sunday for Columbus, O., where they will attend the national conference of the league. While there Mr. Hubert will make an address on "Migration and Reconstruction After the War—a Prophesy." Before his return to New York Hubert will visit his father-in-law in Kentucky. Banquet for Assemblyman-Elect Hawkins Assemblyman-Elect J. Clifford Hawkins will be tendered a banquet at the Lybia Friday evening. Dec. 27, by a committee of citizens headed by John W. Royal, president of the United Civic League; Col. Charles W. Anderson, Dr. W. E. B. B. DuBois, Dr. W. H. Brooks, Edward Warren, Assemblyman E. A. Johnson, Oscar J. Benson of the staff, and mayor, other well- Defender Contest Nearing End The Defender newsies' contest, started Sept. 7 and scheduled to end Dec. 14, has but two more weeks to run. Many of the lads entered have made excellent scores. Some who appeared to be doing well left the city. The one lad, however, who took the lead early in the contest still retains it by a fair margin. Among our many anxious and admirable little newsies striving for a prize is one little girl—though not within the prize section as yet, she has a good chance of hitting the fourth award. The order in which the contestants now stand and the amounts sold follow: James Roberts, 1,362; Curtis Ruth, Yonkers, N. Y., 1,200; Ernest Ashley, 1,194.. Uleh Clark, 770; Louis Smith, 647; Victor Horsford, 601; Sandrina DeSuzia, 445; Fred Swain, 305; Frank Giles, 318; Thos. Show, 287; Roymond Segunda, 243; Frank Carter, 251; Van Dolen Walker, 238; Lafayette Potter, 231; Ed Ashley, 226; Bob Smith, 216; Chas. Martin, 194; Clarence Johnson, 156; Leroy Collins, 152; Ed Jones, 143; Geo. Stevens, 126; James DeGeneste, 109; Leslie Francis, 105; Lewis DoSuzia, 92; Wm. Cook, 87; Lionel Barrow, 71; Herman Perry, 63, and Robert Steele, 61. An "Interesting" Trip South That "democracy" has failed utterly in getting below the Mason and Dixon line is vouched for by Mr. and Mrs. McClendon of 135 West 138th street. According to Mrs. McClendon, who is well known as a civic and social welfare worker in Harlem, democracy, that illusive thing for which hundreds of our people have died on the battlefields of France, knows nothing about Washington, D. C., even, for right at the lunch counter in the Pennsylvania station there waitresses of our own Race refuse to serve our kind. There is a question whether this "Jim Crowing" is as a direct result of the manager's orders or whether it is a wilful act on the part of our girls themselves—nevertheless, the would-be diner of the Race at that lunch counter will be asked to go in the back of the room if they want service—and by our own kind, too. The "delightful" Jim Crow car out of Washington helps to make the trip south more "interesting." Boosting Carr for Magistrate The Democrats—that is, Tammany Hall—now have an opportunity to show their gratitude to the host of our people who supported not only Mr. Hyllan for mayor but who helped to put Mr. Smith in the Governor's chair, by appointing Assistant Corporation Counsel James E. Carr city magistrate. A committee of citizens from the Civic League, consisting of John E. Royall, chairman: Assemblyman-Elect J. C. Hawkins and several others obtained an audience recently with Mayor Hyllan and presented the case to him. The mayor gave them the assurance that he "would look into the matter." According to the committee, there are now two vacancies of city magistrate, and should Carr get the appointment he will be the first one of his kind to be a city judge. Old Fireman Retires Fireman John J. Larkin (white), for thirty-five years a member of the New York fire department and detailed for five years in the Lafayette Theater, has been retired on a pension. Larkin, who is a familiar character in Harlem, well known and well liked, has been attached to engine 87, on the fireboat Cornelius W. Lawrence, for the past few years. He has covered 10,000 fires during his years of service. The old fireman was on friendly terms with nearly all Race actor, and was THE CHIAGO DEFENDER A MEMORIAL SERVICE Will be held at th request of the Woman's Auxiliary, th Regiment, for the soldiers of the 15 Regiment, now 369th U. S. Infantry, well as for the deceased members of the Woman's Auxiliary. Services will be held in St. Philips Church Sunda morning, Dec. 1, 1918, at 11 a. m. the members of the 15th Regiment, the relatives and friends and soldiers other regiments are invited to be prese. S. Elizabeth Frazier, president; J. Garcia, chairman of memorial ummittee. War Work of V. V. C. A. An interesting report I the work of our women of the Y. W., A. has been sent out from the National Headquarters, 600 Lexington ave. It embraces the work done in custon, Texas, where patriotic servileagues and classes in food demonstration have done excellent work: in columbia, S.C., the activities are held carried on through nine clubs, with an enrollment of 195 girls. At Whington, D.C., two of the chief probins, that of adequate housing and recreational facilities, have been well helled. The work in Richmond, Va., Carlotte, N.C., Atlanta, Ga., and other centers, is also favorably mentioned. Star Vaudeville for Mott Corps A unique vaudeville showed dance, consisting of such well-know players as Will Marion Cook, TonFletcher, Marjorie Sipp, Percy Coin, The Kemps, Lawrence Deas, Lau, Prampin, and Marie Lucas andier Lafayette orchestra, were at knihattan Casino Monday night, Nov. 1 in the mammoth benefit to the Mos Corps of the Hayward Unit, a entingent formed of patriotic women of Race who give relief and aid to mounded and afflicted soldiers. Mrs. Kap was responsible for the excellent ambers performed in song and danced by the children, who created immenselaughter in some of the latest agtime dances. School Boys Fight An illustration of the laxity the morals of some of the children in this section was shown last Friday afternoon. School had just closed for the afternoon session, and hundreds of tots were coming out, when two ladies whose names could not be known, began fighting. One got the better of the other, who spying a broken bottle in the street, threw it at his antagonist, severely injuring him. A policeman took the assailing boy away, followed by many other children, to the station house. Thanskiving Dinner at Dolphin F. J. Perry, manager of the restaurant and cabaret at the Dolphin, 114th street and Lenox avenue, gave a special Thanksgiving dinner at that place Thanksgiving day. Special music and special entertainers were on hand to make the day a pleasant one for all who were present. The general manager is striving to make his place a moeca for the people of Harlem, and in this respect is fast attaining his ends. On Tour Through West A. D. Ratcliff and B. J. Ramsdell, well known in New York, passed through here last week, en route to Washington, D. C., from where they will return to their home in Portsmouth, Va. The men, known widely in the circles of railroad porters, spent several days in Chicago, where they visited the Defender office. During their stay in New York they were visitors at this office. Defender Agent's Mother Dies a Film Park, Stater under agent in Alexander the death Mrs Ernest T. Attwell in New York Ernest T. Attwell, head of the Negro section, U. S. Food. Administration, was in New York recently at a conference of the food administrators, prior to the departure for Europe of Herbert Hoover. While here, the party stopped downtown at one of the largest hotels. Attwell, who was formerly an official of Tuskegee, visited his friend, John W. Golens, of the Urban League, during his stay here. On Sunday, Dec. 1, in all the churches, there will be an initial reading of Mr. Hoover's message on the program of conservation. The following week begins the great drive for conservation. Speaking of this, Mr. Attwell says: "The responses received from leaders of national influence have been very gratifying. They indicate an interest in and a willingness to deliver the new food message. Our state directors and county committees are waiting the signal to start the greatest activity in food education ever witnessed among our people. The same co-operation will be given the Food Administration in its fight against famine in Europe, and in support of the relief measures for Belgium and others, as has been true in the fight against autocracy. Two Lafayette Employees Insulted Two Lafayette Employees Insulted Two popular young ladies in this section, who are employees of the Lafayette theater, were grossly insulted by a white conductorette, who was in charge of a surface car on Lenox avenue last Thursday night. After the evening performance, the ladies hailed the car at 132nd street and not stepping up quickly enough for the person in charge, the door was immediately closed, almost catching one of the ladies between the door. When the ladies demonstrated, the conductorette not satisfied with the rough treatment inflicted, insulting them by surly remarks. A heated argument followed and she was informed that her number, 3114, would be reported in the morning. Memorial Services for 15th Infantry. The Women's Auxiliary of the 15th Infantry, who have done such gallant work in France, will hold a memorial service in St. Phillip's Church Sunday morning, Dec. 1, for the soldiers and for the deceased members of the auxiliary. A cordial invitation is extended to all the men of the 15th Infantry, together with their friends, to be present on this occasion. Mrs. S. Elizabeth Frazier is president of the Women's Auxiliary, and Mrs. J. Garcia chairman of the memorial committee. New York Y. M. C. A. The membership at the present time is the largest in the history of the branch, being 560. Work on the building is now up to the fourth floor, and it is the desire of the contractors to have the same roofed in before severe weather sets in. If this is accomplished in all probability the building will be opened in the early spring. Thomas Alexander Returns Home Thomas Alexander has returned from the aviation camp in Des Moines, Iowa. On the way home he stopped in Battle Creek, Mich. He is now located at 522 Lenox avenue, where he will be pleased to see his many friends. Payton Apartment Corpo Stoutly Defended in L Payton Apartment Corpo Stoutly Defended in L THE HOLLEY PHARMACY 494 LENOX AVE., CORNER 135TH ST. COLORED OWNERSHIP, COMPETENT COLORED ATTENDANTS Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, Soda and Candy W. A. HOLLEY. Phar. D. FRED A. STEVENS. Manager 1. COLORED TROOPS IN GREAT BATTLE 2. COLORED TROOPS IN A HAND TO HAND BATTLE Two thrilling pictures showing the Colored Troops in battle in France. You have heard and read of the Colored Heroes, you may have heard of the Great Battles, but you have never seen the pictures. These pictures give a vivid idea of what our boys are doing in the great war. Only pictures that show the Colored Troops in action. You will want these pictures because this war is an end, also a beginning. Never again will you have the chance to buy pictures of the American Negro Troops in battle. Eyewitness says in his correspondence to the New York World: "I have seen many battles since I have been over here, but today I have seen the greatest of all battles, when the American Negro Troops stopped the German drive." The frantic efforts of the Payton Apartments Corporation to put themselves right before the eyes of the world—and particularly Harlem—would be amusing were it not for its effect on the lives of our people in this section. The part that amuses is the amount of space and the prominent headline given the corporation by a local weekly in its issue of Nov. 21. From the headline, the reader is led to believe that he is reading "a strong interview," yet when the article is finished we find it signed, "Very truly yours, Payton Apartment Corp., by T. C. Brown, president." A Study in Journalism This office has been under the impression that in journalism an inter- Defender Visitors from Merritt Wednesday evening, Nov. 20, Sergeant John H. Brown, who resides at 21 East 36th street, Chicago, Ill., but who is now doing his bit for Uncle Sam with the 812th Infantry, visited our New York office with his friends. Privates Joseph Austin of Seattle, Wash., and 1. Bolden of Muskogee, Oklahoma. They were all feeling as happy as a lark. When asked what the idea was the sergeant xplained he was glad to see a Defender office, even though it was not on State street in the Windy City. After witnessing "The New Minister" at the Lafayette Theater the trio made their way back to the camp. Women Amuse at Fire Two women, in rather scant attire coming down the ladder, sit a small fire at 1884. Park Avenue. Last Friday caused great amusement to the hundreds of spectators. The fire which started in the apartment of Mrs. Louisa Woods, on the fourth floor of the building, did trifling damages. Beale Wins Separation From Wife Notice is hereby given that Robt. H. Beale, formerly of 226 West 64th street, was granted a separation from his wife Ella on Nov. 16, in the West Side court, 54th street, by Judge Mahoney without alimony. Beale, who is well know in this city is now residing in 144th street. THE HOLLEY F 494 LENOX AVE., CORN COLORED OWNERSHIP, COMPETER Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles view is the rest put together in knew that an in in on a piece of interviewed. Were wonder, the interview was a paid art, a matter of fact, the Defender w only newspaper to carry an ac of that indignation, meeting in M Zion church, at which more than tenants in the houses controller this corporation protested against big jump in their already big rents, other paper considered that meet of sufficient importance, or were t afraid of lost advertising? We sen reporter to cover that meeting a gave the people of Harlem a real account of what took place—the art created a wild sensation in H and consternation in other q Yet not one line appeared in local paper. Still the sto is old, is worth a large h line after line. in a local w attempts to show the rent justified. The stand this in the interest of our per times, together with the liable news we give, is o sons why our circulatic er New York is now weekly. Take Warm The scenario, Heavenly, written by Mrs. Madeline 422 West 52nd Street, is copy- her. She has not sold or given any one permission to play it, or any of its parts. This is a fair warning to those who are preparing to play this title under its rightful name, or any other name. Mrs. Lucas has produced the "Heavenly Gate Ajar" in several towns and cities. Out of town papers please copy. Miss Perry Banqueted James Perry, 223 W. 142nd street, gave a dinner party at his residence last week in honor of his daughter Mise Ida Perry of Norfolk, Va., who has been visiting him. About seventy-five people were present to enjoy a delightful dinner. Johnson's jazz band furnished the music and dancing way enjoyed. Shortly after the dinner Miss Perry left for the South. 5 Langhorn's DRAMA and MOVIE REVIEW Jompson Great asnd; Smarter Set Is ng Big at the Grand the third and layette Players Monday night is there standing and full play of life, "The Queen and the mer of its entation proms this group players worthy loessors to se who have before and kies it a fore- ne conclusion they will sus- the remark- estige and of their Sev- PETER H. of the long engagement in hey received a most hearty non their first appearance d the entire cast. The be in which the church part and the con- the Christian institu- basis of the most in- corporated in this ex- specially the one dea- tivoryeve evil, which has been the indignation of rouse or the grievance Dopie Doc is the title of the character of most prominent interest: the name is suggestive of the type and the portrayal of it by Walker Thompson is of the sort that holds you spellbound: he has everything that is needed and from his first entree, pursued by a mob after he has fatally wounded the traductor of his sister, who with him is the innocent victim of circumstances brought about by the dissolution of the marital bonds of the parents, until his arrest for his crime, if such it was, at the final curtain, he is perfect and lives up to the splendid reputation which preceded him here. The sister is capably played by Evelyn Ellis, sweetly and sympathetically and with an earnestness that indicates that her future work will be watched with much interest. The characters of Mr. Knwood, the father and Mrs. Manus, the mother, are perfectly taken up by the Old Masters. Tomown and stately Inez Clough, both orates of the original Chicago congenent; they are painstaking and extend at no time is there a chance interest to lag in their rendition of air parts of the sordid story. Indeed, a same can be truthfully said of the work of the entire cast. As the Priest, Luke Scott is wonderful; he has what is likely the longest speaking part that yet been attempted by any of the numbers of either of the groups with the only one exception. Lighter parts handled by popular Chas. Olden and Theresa Bluford and they take a large part of the honors by their work. In the character of Patrick Skelly, the man servant in the cleric's home, Barrington Carter made a remarkable impression; he is a character artist to be reckoned with and in his work in this play passes out a world of Celtic wit, relieving the tense situations which come welcome, to say the least. Jim Burris is well fitted for the part of Eugene Lawrence, whose opposition to the rules of the Catholic church along the lines of divorce bring him into many heated discussions with the prelate. George Christie does the leader of the mob as well as the detective convincingly; he has a fine deli and while he does not "carry the coarse manner uss of the entire group shows, the fine discrimination which has been used in the forming of the cast; the chorus is exceptionally fine, the girls are more than attractive, and the story is one of more than passing interest, being somewhat like this: Dean Kelly Miller of Howard University goes upon a voyage of archaeological research in the interest of the college. Abe and Gabe Washington enter Howard under false pretenses. Dean Miller is lost. Abe and Gabe are commissioned by the faculty to go in search of the dean, and this quest carries them to all parts of the globe and they are the participants in many exciting and ludicrous adventures, ranging from an episode with a polar bear among the icebergs of the frozen north to a hair-raising inspection of the death chambers of the Egyptian Pyramids, in which place the deum is found, and the entire party returns home in safety and everything ends happily. As "Abe," the principal comedy character, Salem Tutt Whitney was never seen to better advantage; he has a quaintly quiet manner in his work that shows him to be a finished artist and at no time does he overplay or is he forced to resort to the "brashness" that is usually a part of the efforts of the work" user of ordinary caliber. There are places where his efforts to impress the student of Howard with his educational qualities bring, howls of real delight from the auditors, in which he displays a vocabulary which would make William Jenning Bryan look like a thick-head, and he holds one with him to the very finish. J. Homer Tutt is perfection in the part of "Gabe," and is beyond question the peer of the Race's "straights"; he has a personality that is remarkable and a way of handling lines that is as refreshing as it is interesting; he "wears" his clothes in a way that is delightful to the eye, and in this offering "struts his stuff" unaffectedly but impressively. Lena Roberts, prima donna, has lost none of the sweetness of voice which has characterized her work with this company for several seasons, and elicited a gratifying amount of applause by her splendid work. Mattie Lewis, Emma Jackson and Stella Cash all demonstrated the fact that they are far above the average by their fine work, the latter being personification of grace in her portrayal of the Mummy Dance, in which she was assisted by Marion Artis, Helen Jackson, Virginia Wheeler and Tillie Cottman. And there are drills, male and female quartets, some sensational dancing by Boots Marshall and Bum Mobley, as fast a pair of lads as ever shook a Douglas, and many other extraordinary features. Nat Cash as Lieut. Simmons, Al Watts as Prof. Kelly Miller, William Fountains as Col. Young. Alonzo Fenderson as Prof. Cook and Julian Costello as the newspaper reporter are all competent to the line of perfection, and keep things moving with the snap that comes only through wide experience. Others in the cast include Edna Gibbs, clever Emma Jackson, a character worker of remarkable talent: Ethel Simpson, Theresa West, Mamie Johnson, Viola Mander, Estelle Irvin, Ellen Mander and Alice Jason, with Lucky Roberts doing things to the piano in the orchestra pit, and George E. Platt, the world's greatest drummer, creating a sensation in the same place. As for scenery, there is several carloads of it. Just as there should be with a show which is rightly recognized as "the best they have ever offered, bar none." THE MONOGRAM Manager Martin Klein has one of the best bills ever seen at this theater, the offerings being of the widest variety. Martin & Gray, Daisy and Sam, are playing a return engagement following their short one at the end of the recent "flu" epidemic, and their work was accorded a work amount of appreciation at, shows on Monday night a line of work which average, and it be seen the 'THREE MOUNTED MEN' Admirers of Harry Carey will be delighted to learn that the great favorite is coming to the States Theater in his latest play, "Three Mounted Men," for two days, Saturday and Sunday of this week. I feel that most folks are going to figure that this ranks among the best things that Harry Carey has done. The plot throughout is interesting and human and is far away from the routine "westerns" as to situations and treatment without losing any of the elements that the lovers of the rugged, outdoor type of offering demand. It opens up in a western penitentiary, where Harry Carter, the crooked son of the warden, is appropriating government money with the aid of a former forger who works in the clerical department. Harry Carey is another convict who is sentenced to solitary confinement because of a battle with the forger. The forger is pardoned, and when he continues to blackmail Carter after his release Carter effects Carey's pardon that he may go out and "get" the forger. After Carey has found his man he frames him to take part in a stage hold-up, having previously arranged with the prison deputies to catch him in the act. After the pinch Carey learns that the forger is the brother of his sweetheart, and we have him pursuing the posse with his two brothers and bringing the forger back to his mother and sister again. How the entire plot works out to the satisfaction of all is something that will be left for your own eyes. It is a great picture—one of the best booked into a Stroll theater in a long time. Don't miss it. Theda Bara, without a doubt, the greatest screen favorite of her kind in the world, will be seen at the Owl Theater on Saturday and Sunday of the present week, coming direct from a long run in the loop. The story shows how Poppea, plunged into life's black eddies by the wild, tremendous impulses which she has inherited, broke men's lives with her devastating beauty. Men of affairs danced at the end of her strings; she looked calmly on as a young man flung away his patrimony, his hopes, his life itself, to win her smile. But through all her bewildering affairs ran the rivulet of a chaste love for a man of towering moral character, of strength of will, of high ideals, and when at last he re-entered her life the hurricane of passion which blew through her soul scattered before it the chaff of a life's amours. She had battled long for his recognition and forgiveness, had Poppea the woman of scarlet, and when he repulsed her her despair carried her to the brink of suicide—a dramatic death in the midst of her admirers. It is at this point that "When a Woman Sins" rises to overwhelming heights of power. Poppea, about to renounce a world of disappointments and bitter dreas, is saved from her wild plunge by a message of forgiveness and charity. Locked in the citadel of his righteousness, the man Poppea aspired to at last feels the gentle hand of charity and love, and he sends her his forgiveness and encouragement in a bunch of lilies. This scene—Poppea receiving the boon that opens up a new life of love and happiness—will be a vivid force as long as motion pictures endure. INDIANS, COWBOYS, TWO-GUN MEN, NIGHT RIDERS AND OUTLAWS 12000 MURDERS COMMITTED IN THE GOLDEN GATE, WHERE RUFFIANS RULED AMID AN ORGY OF GOLD MADE WICKEDNESS, DEBAUCHERY AND CRIME LET NOTHING STOP YOU FROM SEEING THE GREATEST PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE HEAD "THE VIGILANTES" Joe Ray, Master Villain, Lives Up to His Reputation in Big Feature KENNEDY NOW—RUNNING—NOW SALEM TUTT WHITNEY & J. HOMER TUTT WITH THE THE WORLD WONDER OIL@GAS CO. Has Just Closed the Biggest Deal that Has Ever Been Made by Any Negro Oil Operators in This Section of the Country. The deal consists of a 240-acre lease in Montgomery, Kan., which has upon it at the present time. 4 producing oil wells making approximately 50 barrels of oil per day. These wells are fully equipped with large power plant and are connected up with the pipe line, and is bringing in money each day for our stockholders. Our Well No. 5 is now being drilled on this lease, which we expect to come in at 25 or 30 barrels flush production. Maying Seasiders Too Much for Washingtonians Read Bulletin No.1 Sent to Our Stockholders a Few Weeks Ago TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS AND FRIENDS Dear Friend: The World Wonder Oil & Gas Co. is progressing by leaps and bounds; the stock is being sold fast and we are getting ready to begin drilling our first well on our very valuable 80 acres near the Smock Pool, in the famous Butler County, Kansas. We are expecting to bring in a five or ten thousand barrel well on that lease which will make it worth over a million dollars. Don't forget that Butler County is the home of the biggest oil wells in the United States. A forty acre lease the adjoining section to our lease was sold last week for $50 and only a few months ago the American Oil and Refining city of Wichita, Kansas, sold a lease very close to ours for $10, so you can readily see we are playing for real big. We are not quitters nor slackers, we are in the oil business. I am a firm believer in that portion of the Scriniat says "The race is not given to the swift nor the strong, he who endureth to the end." I'm pleased to know this world war for democracy is bringing people so close together. We realize that our President willing upon us constantly to buy Liberty Bonds, War Savings ups and to give to the Red Cross; but with all of that, my life are investing their money in Negro business enterprises, we may be able to enjoy the luxuries of democracy the same other races; and we are at the same time opening up respectable positions for our boys and girls as they come out of school, and for our boys as they come back from France. Oil is the greatest builder of American fortune. Many persons ave been made immensely rich from small investments in oil. he making is to invest in the right company and at the right time. I firming is to invest in the right company and that his is the right time to invest, because the right company are behind the World Wonder are men with reputation. I don't know that ever had an opportunity before to get in on the great of an oil-company that offers such great possibilities. I toudt that this Bulletin will fall into the hands of some of the people not had the opportunity to study the invest- and therefore from them exact meaning of "door." When a company sells its stock it is called "d floor" price. When our stock goes to $1.00 per share he par value, that will not be a "ground floor" price. Here you can buy a block of our stock [NOW at $26, actually worth $1.00 per share book value. Grow how long this Special Offer will be open, and deliver the money you can spare into now while you can get it in the past. or three extra circulars and application blanks for sk that you kindly hand them to some of your friends. link might be interested enough in their future was ce in three equal monthly payments, and is still arranged it so that a person with a small income By W. Everett Clark Va., Nov. 28—The S. A. T. rd University went down in before the S. A. T. C. of Hampstead in Washington on Nov. 7, large view of "fans" witnessed ball clash. game started promptly at 2:30, early part of the playing it as though the old strategy of slingtonians would win out. A the first quarter gave them 3 utility of the Hampton line, ever prevented any more scoring first half of the game. Hampton's Touchdown second half was Hampton's half, determined with which the builders" started to work. The was very reassuring to the supporters of Hampton, as well as being discomforting to the supporters Howard. Nelson, when he reached out to count, said, succeeded in making a forward pass to the twenty-five yard gain. Before the third quarter was over "Bulldog" Will ASKET BALL THIS WEEK FURNISHES MANY SURPRISES Washington, D. C. Nov. 29.—Last week was a week of surprises. All the strong teams with the exception of the Incorporators, played indifferent to the ball and lost close games to the tailback. The surprise of the week was the improvement of the Navy Gun Factory. All teams were being strengthened and rivalry is high. Twenty of the best players from the league are practicing hard to qualify to represent the big Y. M. C. A. team, which expects to play the strong teams of the country this season. On them they play Posey's great Pittsburgh team to play the Wash. Avenue Brass of Chicago, Indianapels, Columbus, Chicago, and the big eastern clubs. Below is given the standing of the Basket Ball League: Standing of District League **Teams**— Played. W. L. Pct. Incorporators.....4 4 1.000 Alcoes.....4 3 1.750 Cattles.....4 3 1.750 Nxy Gun Factory.....4 2 2.500 Armstrongs.....4 2 2.500 M. Y. C. A.....4 1 2.250 Grey Jackets.....4 1 2.250 St. Augustine.....4 0 4.000 John P. Parker, general manager of the league, has *been compelled to place on the waiting list several teams which desired membership. They will, he gives a chance to make the big Y. and will enter the league net season. Applications are still being received. The physical committee wishes to announce that they have a volley ball team which is willing to play outside teams. A league is being organized at the Y. Nearly 100 men have entered the pocket billiard tournament, due Dec. 9. Bowling is attracting attention. A gymnastic club has been formed for the purpose of advanced gymnastics and gymnastic exhibitions. Any one interested in these events can secure information from O. O. W. Holmes, chairman of the physical committee, or physical director. THE Has The deal con 4 producing oil and are connect Read Bulletin to Our Stock Few Week --- BULLETIN—No. 1 TO OUR STOCKHOLDER Dear Friend: The World We gressing by leaps and bounds; the we are getting ready to begin drill valuable 80 acres near the Smoc County, Kansas. We are expecti thousand barrel well on that lease, a million dollars. Don't forget the of the biggest oil wells in the Unit the adjoining section to our 70 and only a few months ago of Wichita, Kansas, sold, so you can readily see We are not quitters nor s stay. I am a firm believe at says "The race is not give he who endures to the N TRIUMPH9 OVER HOWARD The great world-wide war has ceased. Peace again reigns. To the Negro this war has brought many things, the signing of the armistice for peace means still more. As a race we ought to be alert, grasp every opportunity for commercial advancement, build up great commercial enterprises and make a place for our boys and girls and claim our share of this world-wide democracy. The World Wonder Oil & Gas Company is one of your own institutions, offering our people an opportunity for investment in the oil game. Our possibilities are unlimited. Send in your subscription now white our stock is selling at the ridiculous low price of 50c per share. Real value $1.00. The oil industry can truly boast of the world's richest men and women. The best paid employees and the most successful investors. Here is your opportunity to get it on the ground floor of the Company that offers unlimited possibilities. Hams had carried the ball across for the only touchdown. The goal was not kicked. As the end of the game drew near the Howardites grew more and more desperate. Long forward passes were denied—only to be broken up. In the last quarter the Hampton line proved its ability to hold. The superb work of Nelson's toe was of great value then. Howard Plays Well Although the Howard team lost, they lost fighting. The unusually good work of Green and Love in the Howard backfield was very noticeable. The whole Hampton team has improved since the Lincoln game, owing to the persistent work of the coaches. Leitv. John A. Love and John H. Harvey. The work of Bradby, O'Brien and Scott on the Hampton line and Nelson and "Bulldog" Williams in the backfield is very good. The line-up follows: Hampton. Howard. Anderson. L. E. Bowle O'Brien. L. T. Thomas Ward. L. G. Comper Green. Holt Collins. R. G. Cannady Scott. R. T. Nate Bradby (Capt.) R. E. Wilson Nelson. Q. B. Green Campbell. L. H. B. Downing J. Williams. R. H. B. Love G. N. Williams. B. Proctor Substitutes for Hampton. Lawson. Phillips, Lang, Dixon and Carey. Referee: Garnet C. Wilkinson. Time: 15-minute quarters. CARNIVAL OF FIRST SEPARATE BATTALION The public is invited to attend the second athletic carnival of the First Separate Battalion, Illinois Reserve Militia, at the Eighth Regiment Armory, 35th street and Forest avenue, evening, Nov. 22, 8:15 p.m. Special evening, Nov. 22, 8:15 p.m. Special game, jumping, wrestling and tug o' war and competitive drilling. Admission free. Committee: Sergt. R. Maxwell, chairman; Sergt. Geo. T. Maxwell, chairman; C. A. Neal, Sergt. D. Gamble, Corp. C. A. Neal, Corp. Henry W. Hammond, Sergt. W. Johnson, Sergt. C. W. Cooper, Sergt. S. A. Yancy and Corp. Floyd Davis. STERLING BEATS POWELL Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 29.—Sterling ran wild on a slippery and rainy soaked Powell and defeated Thomas Locers of Pewell in a fine game of basket ball. A long pass went for. Kelt touch. Score: Sterling, 42; Thomas, 0. The line-up: Sterling. Thomas. Morris. L. E. Dunne Trennell. L. T. Goetz Art. L. G. Thomas Tinker. C. Young Stazler. R. G. Freeman Boyreye. R. T. Perry Lyft. R. E. Poler Tobe. O. E. Polley Davis. L. H. McDoole Luster. R. H. Wipe Gale. F. B. Rile. LINCOLN SWAMPS New York, N. Y., Nov. 29—Less than three hundred people were in attendance at Olympic FIELD last Saturday afternoon when Fritz Pollard's boys from Lincoln University swamped Jack Trotter's Camp Upton ponies 20. The game which was staged for the benefit of the United. War Work Campain, was played under a cloudy sky, and its winger broke Out Upton's winning streak, it being their first-defeat of the season. Capt. Baumgardiner of Lincoln won the toss at the outset and chose that Camp Upton kick off to Lincoln. The ball was run back by Wilson for ten yards, and the scrimmage began then. After the scrimmage, the winger broke over the line for the last touchdown. Tom Williams, Lincoln's captain pro tem, kicked the goal. After this Lincoln's men ran around the ends at will. The first half ending 26-0. The second half was a joke. Lincoln playing with the ponies as if they were the last period. Wilson dashed for five yards, but for a touchdown. It was not getting very dark and the few spectators commenced leaving the field, satisfied that Camp Upton would not score. After the game, Pollard's boys had only one idea in view, on to Washington, the same tight game that she played last Saturday. Howard will have some job on her hands. Forbes acted in the capacity of referee. TEAM WANTS GAME Rock Island, Ill., Nov. 29.—The Idlewels football team of this city would like a football game in Chicago for hurls/giving Day. Our team averages 15 yards per kick, speed and skill rather than weight to win our battles. We have never been defeated in over eight years. We challenge any team, regardless of weight to win our team wishing game write to Sam Overton. Rock Island club, Rock Island, Ill. GAME AIDS CAMPAIGN New York, N. Y., Nov. 29.—Two crack games of basket ball were played at Manhattan Casino last Friday night for the benefit of the United Warrior Campaign. A large crowd watched a team of Christopher "Red and Black Machine" down the playing ambition of the Morningside A. C. (white) team of New York, noted for its fast playing. St. Christopher was awarded a silver cup after defeating the team by a score of 31 to 0. The lineup of St. Christopher C. G.enhman, F. Fall; C. H. jenkins, G. Bradford; G. Capo; Capo morningside队; F. Palman; M. maroney; C. Belapela; G. Tarrant; G. Belsky. Fall and Jenkins of the St. Christians did some attractive stunts getting the ball in the baskets. In fact, both teams played with full skirts. All A stars, consisting of carefully picked men, the Alpha and Spartan teams played with the Jersey All Star team that was also technically selected from the Owls, Melrose and St. Douglas. They scored 9 while the New York team made 35. The lineup for the New York boys Ferry and Marsh; F. Johnson and Toley; F. Forbes and White; G. Rainbow and The Jersey teams; F. Thorne and Slocum; F. Colston and Gillmore; C. Van Deuiver; G. White and Stewart; G. Hill. 518 EAST EIGHTEEN The Biggest Deal Operators in T Acre lease in More exximately 50 barrels o pipe line, and is bringin this lease, which we ex opportunity to get in and share equally with us of money to invest. Write us any time, as we are glad to hear from our stockholders and like for you to recommend someone in you like to become one of our agents. If you w to some of your friends, we will pay you the on same. I believe the easiest and quickest is by co-operation with one another, and ear each one of our stockholders assist us in place friends. to bear from you by return mail with order stock, we are. Yours for success. has an opportunity to get in and share equally with those who have lots of money to invest. Write us an any time, ask any questions you need to near from our stockholders and friends. Would like for you to be a stockholder? Would like to become one of our agents? If you will sell some stock to some of your friends, we will pay you the agent's commission on same. I believe the easiest and quickest way to big up your corporation with one another, and earnestly desire that each one of our stockholders assists us in placing our stock among friends. Hoping to hear from you by return in mail with order for a block of our stock, we are. Yours for success. ER OIL & GAS CO, 1518 East 18th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. BUY STOCK NO. 1 Read Our Special Offer stock is fully worth a $1.00 per share now, which But listen, in closing this blast deal in Montgomery cost us an enormous sum of money. As a rudiment you are required to pay all cash in full but we were exceedingly fortunate in being able by paying a large amount down and the rest. Now in order to rush in enough money to this production and lease, we are offering to our stock at 50c per share; but just as soon as full for this Montgomery, County deal our stock per share. This is just as true as you are end, we are going to deal well after well on County lease, which can be done at a small allow field. The oil is found at about 700 feet application blank and mail us your order today. BUY STOCK NOW Read Our Special Offer Our stock is fully worth $1,000 per share now, which is the par value. But listen, in closing this big deal in Montgomery County it has cost us an enormous sum of money. As a rule, in buying production you are required to pay all cash in full in one payment; but we were exceedingly fortunate in being able to swing this deal by paying a large amount down and the balance in payments. Now in order to rush in enough money to finish paying for this production and lease, we are offering to the public some of our stock at 500 per share; but just as soon as we have paid in full for this Montgomery County deal our stock will go to $1,000 per share. This is just as true as you are living, and my friend, we are going to deal well after well on our Montgomery County lease, which can be done at a small cost as that is a shallow field. The oil is found at about 700 feet. Cut out the application blank and mail us your order today. Peace! Peace! great world-wide war has ceased. Peace and Negro this war has brought many things, the injustice for peace menhs still more. As a rarest, grasp every opportunity for commercial aap great commercial enterprises and make aap girls and claim our share of this world-wide world Wonder Oil & Gas Company is one of your offering our people an opportunity for investi on. Our possibilities are unlimited. Send in now white our stock, is selling at the richest 500 per share, par value $1.00. Oil industry can truly boost of the world's menhs. The best paid employees and the most ers. Here is your opportunity to get it on the Company that offers unlimited positi IDLEWEIS FOOTBALL ROBSON STARS, ALTHOUGH RUTGERS IS DEFEATED Ebbetsfield, Nov. 28.—Although the Rutgers college football team was defended by the mighty eleven from the Great Lakes Naval Training School at Baldwin Field last Saturday afternoon, ball hitters, the big left wing, Quinn Suitesoquite played his usual squash game. According to George B. Underwood, a sport sorbite of the New York Sun, Robeson is always a tour of strength to his team, even in deat. In the first and second periods, we where Paul shined, receiving a rides of forward passes in perfect sight. A number of line rushes and skidby the and Summerhill, and skidby the half-backback the ball within the shadow of Great Lakes' goal posts, where Key was hurled over for the first touchdown. Summerhill scored the second touchdown, Gardner kicking both balls; score first half, 14-33. At the banning of the third period, the word as passed around to watch the game was unable to encore again during the rest of the game, while Driscoll, Great Lakes outerback, ran around the ends at all, one for 87 yards for a touchdown, and then followed by Dempsey Shows Y in Refusing Denosey Shows Yellow Streak in Refusing to Meet Jeannette New York N. Y., Nov. 23—More than 8,000 fans of the fastpitch arena hooted and howled, booed and baked, or otherwise expressed their feelings at the initial resuscitation of boxing on Friday night in Madison Square Garden. Those affairs smething always turns in mar the evening's program; this time it was up to Jack Dempsey to turn the trick. "Never a boxer showed a yellow streak Dempsey did, when he abso- lated to dor the mitte with the public's idol Johnny "Jimmy" Nette was scheduled to meet Kid Norfolk, whose Dempsey was to meet some fellow by the name of Bond. However either one put in an appearance Dempsey entered the jacket Dempsey hopped over the ropes, and the trot was done, so Nette absolutely refused to box Joe, giving the same old alibi "Color line," Jack Kearns, who carries the title of manager, and Dempsey resembled the last summer when cat-calls, broke, the spectator's Jeannette stop, looked scornfully at the scared white man, after Kearns announced that Dempsey would box any man in the world. "Stay there, the vetran pugilist of headwinds, and the vetran pugilist of headwinds, of hard fought battles took a sent in the corner. Then he got up, walked over to Dempsey and dared him to fight. Dempsey ignored the challenge, which every common-sense thinking man should realize must have been intended for his honor and especially so because the commitment was staged for the benefit of United War Work campaign. Then Dempsey's mouthpiece, Kearns, yelled, "him out, for we will not meet a Nero." After order was restored. Jack Britton climbed into the ring and offered a box Dempsey three rounds, but he ONDE SEVENTH STREET, I real that Has E in This Section Montgomery, K is of oil per day. T aging in money ea expect to come in y with those who one, ask any ques- ders and friends. in your city who you will sell some the agent's com- kest way to big and earnestly desire placing our stock order for a block Records The following w investment, proper The Mary Owen the Brady store of $100 invested in $100 invested in NOW Offer which is the par Montgomery County a rule, in buying full in one pay- ing able to swing and the balance in they to finish pay- ing to the public soon as we have our stock will go value of $100,000. $100 invested in $400 stock in the $100 invested in $100 invested in $4,000. John Doolin of $400, made $250,000. $100 invested in $250 invested in $100 invested in $175 invested in is now paying $10 The Texas Oll W. Gates, with an years thereafter a invested. Records of Oil Investments The following will give some idea of the possibilities of an oil investment, properly made Robert Galbreathi of Tulsa has made $3,000,000 in oil. John Mitchel of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has made $750,000. Wirt Franklin of the Healdton Field made $1,000,000. Officers @ Advisory Board Our Officers and Advisory Board is composed of some of our leading and most successful business and professional men throughout the country. J. J. Allen, President, one of our most famous oil operators and financiers. Dr. J. W. McClellan, St. Louis, Mo., Vice President, one of the leading physicians of St. Louis. James McNeal, Treasurer, a successful oil operator of Oklahoma. Chas. A. Astwood, Secretary, formerly Supervising Deputy for the American Woodmen of America. Dr. Geo. Hegemeth, Assistant Secretary and one of Kansas City's leading physicians. T. A. Dickson, Auditor, St. Louis, Mo., State Manager for the Standard Life Insurance Company, of Atlanta, Ga. Freeman L. Martin, attorney, Wichita, Kan. kicking the goal. At one time during the second period, the sailors were boundly hissed as they roughed up Robeson and, according to the consensus of the team's writers, it was one of the most outrageous occurrences that has happened on the gridiron in many a moon. Robeson's team-mates became so enraged at the injustice and unsportsmanlike actions of the slugger, for which they were penalized few yards. The following is quoted from the Brooklyn Standard-Union, commenting on the individual stars of the game: "I hite Driscoll was the bright individual—his big colored end of Rangers, a marvelous game. He was a mountain of defense, while his running of forward, passes was a marvel in the early part of the game. As the game passed, for boys watched him cheerly and his attitude after were unsuccessful. His defensive playing, however, his flying tackles, his driving power, opening up holes through the line, brought forth the game's greatest challenge. The game ended amid cheers and yells in favor of Great Lakes, 54-14. couldn't see it. Charlie Harvey yelled that Bond was stripped and in the garden, but nobody got a glimpse of him if he was. It could be said that he either a camouflage yell of Harvey's, it was no doubt that did not get into the ring. Excitement was at its height. The ring now was filled with boxes of both races, managers, referees and announcers, all talking at once. The scene was a disgraceful one. Dempsey finally said he would not box at all, and poor Jeannette then disgust, after contributing a tidy sum to the campaign committee. The bouts, which were started an hour later than the scheduled time, were well contested. The first on the program brought together Leo Johnn, the former head of the weight. Lew Magnolia (white) was the referee. Leo was entitled to four of the six rounds, but it was called a draw. The galleries were jammed with the real boxing enthusiasts, and in the box seats were celebrated people including James Cobb and others. Quite jolly of our people were noticed here and there in the galleries. Wilfred Vlan, owner of Omar Khayyam, Frank McIntyre of McIntyre & Heath, Max Blumental, and many others subscribed upwards to his end of the evening's entertainment at Adrian Square Garden, which would have been more successful had not Jack Dempsey put in his appearance. Stockelev Leads Teammate Home New York, N. Y., Nov. 29. — William Stokeley triumphed again last Sunday in the Morningside Athletic club four and a half mile road run over the regular course in the Bronx, leading his teammate W. Jackson home by fifty yards. The teammate took the lead and was clocked in the fast time of 24 minutes 25 seconds. OFFICERS Accoe, Scott, March and Others Star in Close Game at Labor Lyceum Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 29. The open-of the basketball season brought out a crowded house at Labor Lyceum last Friday evening when Leonard C. Moore and his St. Douglas Five, from Jersey state crossed the bridge and defeated the Carlton Branch Y. M. C. A. Lightening Five, better known as the "Grave Diggers," to the tune of 39-34. Long before the preliminary game started in the Carlton Juniors defeated the Alpines 7-2. The Carlton members of the Y. M. C. A. basketball squad. Labor Lyceum was the scene of as representative a gathering and especially of the younger set, as has been present at a basketball game in many a day. The Y. M. C. A. boys, who won on the court, were appeared on the court, they received a graduation but it was remembered by the basketball critics present that St. Douglas had taken the measure of the Carlton boys on two different occasions and were more anxious to know what the league's entertainment would be rather than interested in the ovation. After a talk to the captains of both teams, Referee Mills blew the whistle and the big game was on. Accoe outreached March, Scott catching the tap-take pass back to Jackson to Brown which pass back to Jackson torar of the Orange team taking possession of the ball which resulted in Ricks shooting the first basket for St. Douglas. The M. C. A. boys com-mitted the ball missed, the ball rolling around the top of the basket, refusing to drop in. The game at this period became very WABASH AVE. "Y" NOTES Wabash Avenue Light and Midgets will journey out to Evanston on Thanksgiving afternoon and will play the fast teams of that city. On Thanksgiving night the Maroons and Heavies will open the season at the Wabash avenue gymnasium. Captain Bowles of the Maroons and Bluee of the Heavies are sure their team will be bacon for Chicago. The feature of the evening will be the presentation of the trophy to the winner of the cross-country run which will be held Thanksgiving morning at 10 a.m. The enthusiasm is running high over cross-country run on Thanksgiving competitors have entered and it will be a flight from start to finish. Some of the entries are: Brock of Tuskegee, Lewis of the U. of C., Lloyd Hunter of Crane Tech, Gibbs of Crane S. A. T. C., Lee Umbles of Colorado, Lloyd United Hubbard of Wiberforce, and others. The course will be from Wabash "Y" south to 42nd, east to Grand boulevard, south on Gravel boulevard Phil A. Jones, Chicago, Ill., business manager Chicago Defe J. E. Johnston, Wichita, Kan., successful business man. Dr. A. B. Washington, Atlantic City, N. J., successful de Chas. Burt, Atlantic City, N. J., one of our most progr young men. Father J. A. Williams, Omaha, Neb., editor of Omaha Mo Dr. Howard M. Smith, Kansas City, Mo., superintenden Folks' Home and successful physician. Prof. Joe Herriford, Kansas City, Mo., principal Lincoln School. Rev. Wm. H. Thomas, Kansas City, Mo., pastor Allen A. M. E. church. We don't sell any stock now for 25c per share, and we know how soon our stock is going to $1.00 per share. B as much as you can at 50c per share. Clip Out-Mail at Or To The World Wonder Oil and Gas Company, 1518 St. Louis City, Missouri. Gentlemen: Thereby make application for the shares of the capita of ....., organized for the purpose of owning, le companying oil properties in the Oil Belt of Kana developing oklahoma and other states. Total capital, One M Ok, divided into One Million shares with a p lane Dollar each, shares fully paid and, you understand that you are selling a lottery. Game Starts Amid Cheers March and in Close Labor Lyceum interesting, both teams fighting for all they were worth, but seemingly, the boys from the mosquito state had the Brooklyn boys' number and were throwing baskets at will, the first half ending 24-11 in favor of St. Douglass. The Carlton boys woke up to the fact that they were playing long game and started in to clean up with Mosquitos, but the early lead was much for them to overcome and to satisfy themselves with the end; score, 38-84. Morse was substituted for Scott nearing the end of t'联赛, his league, Capt. Accoe featured during the game with seven field baskets to his credit and was in the right position at center. The St. Douglass boys are a rugged lot and are going to be trauma-billed bi teams during the year. Although Vaughn has not been with the team this season, on account of being drafted, Young Wilson with the able assistance of Capt. Accoe have rounded team second to none and the game last Friday will do them a world of good. The line-up: CARLTON "Y" POINTS Scott—F 11 Jackson—F 7 Accoe—C 13 H Brown—G 2 Wilson—G ST. DOUGLASS POINT Bell—F Farrar—F March—G White—G Ricks—G Total Substitutes—Rail, Rumley, Holt, Referees, Mr. Mills. Twenty minute halves. to Washington Park, through Washington Park main road to 59th, west on 59th to Wabash avenue, north on Wabash to the "Y" 38th street. All to short Wednesday night at 4 p. m. for final instructions. The x will start promptly at 10 a. m. Thursday, November 28th. LINCOLN "U" LINE-UP LINCOLN "O" LINE-UP Lincoln University, Pa., Nov. 23. Left End—Hurt. Left Tackle—S. Williams. Left Guard—Tillery. Center—Thompkins. Right Guard—Matthews. Right Tackle—S. Williams. Right Guard—S. Williams, captain Quarter Back—Moyer. Right Half Back—Titerz. Left Half Back—Wilson. Full Back—Law. Substitutes—Mix for Hurt, Saund for Mix, Scott Ft Tillery, Hewett Thompkins, Clayton for Matte Wood for B. Williams, Green for B gartner, Moore for Meyers, Part Land and Farm. Frank Forbes, referee, Dr. T Howard, umpire, Lieut. Smith, Lin head headman. S CO egro present tin arge power plan Well No. 5 is no ADVISORY BOARD Web., capitalist. business manager Chicago Defer man., successful business man. antic City, N. J., successful de- N. J., one of our most progre Maha, Neb., editor of Omaha Mo Omaha City, Mo., superintenden physician. S City, Mo., principal Lincoln Omaha City, Mo., pastor Allen now for 25c per share, and v *MRS. DOWN, THE LADY OF THE LINCOLN, NEW YORK CITY.* Mrs. Downs of Harleen, owner of the Lincoln Theater, is progenitor of a line of ideas worthy of the wisest sage. In some of these ideas expressed she taps the well known nail on the head, center fire and forceful. What we would like to learn though, is the work does, the enlightened distrust the noxious amusement emporium dig them up at, if we be allowed to put it that manner. Does she just have a hand of them in her handsome konk or is the mythical little bird whispering dimmes dimes or timescuse me. Be that the excuse, vouchered for by a well known comedian and producer follows: The aforementioned comedian, now in Chicago, was putting on a line of playlets at the Lincoln quite some time ago. Comedies and musical comedies were the power was starting to show the effects too long stay. The young man approached the "old lady" (as Mrs. Downs is affectionately called—behind her spacious back) and suggested that they change the style of stuff and put on some real dramatic productions. He was also reporting on the report which had been circulated that the Lafayette Theater people were figuring on organizing and breaking in a bunch for the drama and stated to the illustrious lady that he figured that a Lincoln Stock Company would head off to the house and at the same time he for the uplift of the Race, as far as amusement theatrical are concerned. He made material and she had the is the way he put it, and one from her and the idea would be way and she and the Lincoln Stock producer and the first place to such in the history of the preface. Nothing doing along that line," was we nickel-grabbing lady's kind reply. "These niggers haven't brains enough to appreciate the bunk we are giving them now which less enough to realize what we really mean. We will feed them on this same stuff a while longer and if they don't do better we will dump vaudeville out and give them straight pictures. It's about all that they seem to have sense of. A short time after the above conversation took place the Lafayette folks started their successful work and the Lincoln, from box office viewpoint, got real wow around the knees. The young man and his group had quit and one of the Lincoln and crew looked as if they had been hot at and missed. Along about this time Mrs. Downs secured the services of a certain comrade who was notorious for the suggestive class of his work, so she got joy and surrounded him, and then he liked him like a cat. As is well known, there is a rich class in every large community—men and women—who would rather see and hear "smut" than have a mott seat in heaven, and as a consequence the place took a new lease on life, the mania of the criminals, the ghastly laughter that laughed a line on other sides of the same type and played the such of them return dates until she a string of "smitt-hunters" coming to make her Jinny look like a harbor counter on Friday afternoon, and are many who declare that from day to this the class of patrons in the Lincoln gets has not im- booking the Lincoln Mrs. Downs does her stuff. A certain standard which I plays the big time season season, had been the palpable wonder for the She offered them a salary which so small that they did a flip-flop f her presence, not stopping long h to kiss her goodbye. It is a ous fact that that first night will shift to salary but easily refuses to book one of unless they work for about one-eir regular salary. times, when we hear that business good at the Lincoln, we be but that they will not statement that her Harlem nil- brains." PRIMROSE DYING w York, Nov. 29.—George Prim- (white), at one time leader of the rose & Dockstad Minstrels, is hing his list in the Roosevelt al, announces a short report is here recently. Primrose was to the hospital several days ago ing from a chronic stomach dis- he. He was regarded in his time catest light hot days, the in- tend of Southern plantation wit mor. His introduction of South- pennings on the plantation to erican stage acquired for him a out of which he purchased a mansion at Mount Vernon. CRACKERJACK BILL now at the Grand theater the f of the past week was one ich to conjure. It would be a matter to tell which one of best acts should be accorded ors. Petite Margaret Warin be a bride, she works, and it would not ding to state that she made sk decidedly rocky for the which followed. Miss Thom-accomplished protean artist real stage vernacular was to death. Her opening produced a Japanese Gelscha no entrance was drawn by the clever little who assisted in the warders, which were many, and in plain view of the audition one displaying the of the handsome artist. It went over well, and it the prettiest of Simms & Warfield, to back for the first time; they have discarded Mokes act and are using is a clever manipulaton as well as a hoof-dais, and the collar when it comes to later bumped them off with his famous songs, at Looks Familiar" and Round," at the finish such that proceedings or some time. These back from the Eat things that will be a long time, and they long trip West. The Bob screaming a story along which By Tony Langston It takes a bunch of actors to get together and talk shop in a manner that will make a fellow's feeling run the gamut, clear from the side-splitting hilarity of a bone-racking laugh to the "weeps" that are a part of a man's duty who is being entertained along a line that calls for it, no matter how rotten or far-fetched the idea that is being presented. Bonesy, the Endman, while not an inimitable man, many beauty is concerned, is a fellow who heart is big as a bass drum, a smile that splits his physlog across the middle until both ends meet around by the back of his neck, and a way of telling "experiences" that makes him as good a monologist off stage as on. Bonesy, who today reviewing what he says really happened. And this is what Bonesy said: "Every time that Thanksgiving rolls around it freshens my memory of the day that the Fates really did their stuff. This is the third one off and I missed showing with the old folks shine up songs. When I was a 'Pick' in my home, Ginsberg, Miss, I used to pull a "Newsboy's Minstreals" thing about three times during the winter months, using a lot of stagestruck shines for the purpose, and earning enough dough to "help me to keep grease in the pantry. Once I had Ofays of the town pulled an entertainment, and my rep around there got so good that their shows weren't considered complete without your old friend Boney doing his famous single "The End matter" like they had grown to like. "Well, one day the big circus hit town. I didn't have the price of a duculent into the big tent, so I took my little dimepeettes and mosed into the side show, after being entertained by a bally-hoo, which included a 'hootch' at the starter and finished with the regulation "Sunny South" bunch of real smokes. "This latter had a comedian that didn't look good to a fellow of my experience, and after seeing him put his wares on, concluded that I had a good idea of how to get from the jack. To make a long story short, I stayed in that tent for three shows, and the longer that I stuck the more I figured that the comedian was my meat. After the last afternoon show was over, I closed over to the grub font and there sat the 'jubilee' hunch, storing their sat. I must have been looking kind of slack around the belt line to the head of the trick, for he waved for me to jine, and in another minute there I sat with a big plate of "ham-and-in" for the life, and the "ham-and-in" for my life, and that night he allowed me to cork up and fill in. I went so good that after the blow-off I sneaked it home and, putting a few of my best things together, dropped out of the old bedroom window without saying a word of good-by or leaving a sign that would mean I would have an idea which way I was heading. "Three weeks later I had replaced the regular comedian, had had a raise in salary and had signed a contract for the next two years. Well, the big mistake that had made was a common mistake that wrote about it. Two years I never sent a word back, and then one day I met a fellow on the street in Pittsburgh: he had lived next door to us in Ginsberg. He told me that my folks had moved away from there over a year before. then I got a letter from the doctor (when it tatter but it came back marked, "No such people live there." * "A short time after that I jined out with the Florida Minstrels, who had a great name, and we covered what looked like every hamlet south of the Jason-Mason neighborhood of the 'supreme' end men, and if I do say it myself, there wasn't a show that I didn't get top honors, not to be braggin'. Well, three years ago today we were booked into a little town AMONG THE MOVIES THE STATES Fine billing this week, among the features being "The Man From the Dead," "Hugon the Mighty," "Brass Bullet," "Fatty Hocks a Day," "Hands Up," and two days, Thursday and Friday, "Woman Sins," and Saturday and Sunday Harry Carey in "Three Mounted Men." THE PHOENIX Manager Al Gains started the week with two days of "The Great Love" and followed with the King of Diana's "The Great Rage." "The Iron Test" and "Everybody's Girl." On Sunday he hgs the great special feature, "Private Beat." THE LINCOLN Business is fine this week; and we are running "Riders of the Purple Sage," "The Brass Bullet," "Hand of Vengeance," "Society Sensation," "The Iron Test," "French Soldiers," "Wolves of Culture," and "Untamed Ladies." On Saturday and Sunday we have "Why America, Will Win." THE OWL Among the features showing here this week are "Are Marriages Made?" "Hands Up," "A Fight for Millions," "Secret Strains," "The /Brass Bullet," "The Velvet Hand," "The Female Impersonator," "The Talk of the Town." On Sunday we have Theda Bara in "When a Woman Sins." THE ATLAS The features this week are above the average, among them being "The Marriage," "The Mating," "Hands Up," "The Desert Law," "The Iron Test" and "One Thousand Dollars." On Sunday we have William S. Hart in "Wolf veryy" and others. THE PICKFORD present we some excellent billing the as "Hands Up," including such features ern Love," the Lawless Love," "Modi iron Test" and "After Great Love," "Modi heral Range," "The Man From Funday we have On Saturday and Sunday He Comes Up Douglas Fairbanks in billing. TH 8A Many special items here this week. Am's are showing here this week. A "Society Sens" is those used Gawhe," the Iron Test Iron, Riddle Girl," In on the Jump, "Body Sylvia." On Sunday we have "Just White Lie." HE HAS QUIT The following letter arrived all the way from Universal City, where the movie stars twinkle threal, where and the stunts that makes brightest straight up are put on the hair the hair. Nov. longest: To Whom It May Concern, 1918. designed am no longer—I, the in the Lincoln Motion Pie connected y, Inc. and any further the Com- by same company or one of my representatives is not authorized. OBLE M. W. WILSON, Los Angeles, Cal. by the name of Feedinck, Ala. We pulled our usual morning parade, and after the matinee we went down in a body to a little dinge hotel near the river and ate up every bit of game in the place except the chequer board. "Now, down in that section of the country the while folks occupy the main floor and balcony of the theaters, while the gallery is for 'our folks' only. As our band stood out in front of the theater that night, tearing a bunch of rags in a manner that brought the natives out en masse (whatever that means) got the girl or my girl and another what else? I think to think about they kept popping up in my head until I felt as miserable as a feller could. It had been seven years since I had blowed from home and in all that time I hadn't even heard from them. When our 'free concert' was over we seemed to have dragged the entire population out, and the house was packed and jammed to the doors. The big 'first part' was a lot song after song after song after song from the jam out front, and then the middleman put on the announcement that introduced me and my pally on the tambo end. "Ladece-cees and Gentle-men: I take pleasure in introducing to your notice the greatest comedians in the world, Messrs. Tambo, and Bonsy." We "busted" out onto the stage in the room of the gallery, shaking hands as we passed; we had just dropped into our seats when I heard a yell in the gallery, "That's him, paw, that's him," followed by the beating on the wall of the "officer" with his 'order stick' and the loud shouts of the crowd. "Set down, set down." In another minute the whole theater was in an uproar; the white folks on the main floor and in the balcony were on their feet craning their necks to see the cause of the commotion, and they didn't sit again until I was well into the chorus of my song. The manager of the house went into the gallery, and discovered that the originators of the racket were an aged man and woman who were employed at his own home as housekeeper and butler, and when they told him that their boy was one of the minstrels he brought them down and back stage in the gallery, as my music was being played and I was stepping out to do my single. "As I hit the middle of the stage from the left wing out dashed the pair of them, followed by the manager. We all met in the middle, and before I had a chance to learn who they were, I met the manager. The manager had stopped the orchestra with a sweep of his hand and was saying: "Just a moment, please; this old gent and his wife have been employed in my family for six years and this man is their son, who they haven't seen for a long time. This show will go on in a minute." I was going to try to tell you all that happened in the next few minutes, but when the first wassle was over what cork hadn't been washed off my face by the tears that I couldn't hold back had been rubbed off by the kisses that paw and mayad had showered on me, and through it all I felt the money hitting all around on us on the floor." Dollars, halves, quarters, dimes and nickels just flooded all over the stage, and two or three nice rolls of bills to boot. It took the stage carpenter a half hour to gather the dough up and put it in a satchel, and after it was counted up, we had a little over $165. "That sure was the greatest Thanksgiving for me, and I guess it will never be beat—or even tied—if I live to be older than Bob Kelly or John Rucker." "What did they do with the money?" we all asked. "Do with it? What do you think they would do with it? They bought the best thing that money can buy in the South—tickets for the North." THEDA BAR.3 She Loved the Flesh Pots, but Divine Passion Cleared Her Siren's Soul "A play that slashes right down to the core of human existence" is what the verdict of those who go to the States Theater on Thursday and Friday of this week to see Theda Bara in her latest super-production. "When a vital play Sims will be. It is a big, vital play that ought to see, and Miss Bara handles her theme in a big, vital way. The action of the story revolves about Poppea, a notorious woman, and her struggle to win the love and respect of a young divinity student. His Puritanism to repulse her again and again until she despair, she is about to end her life. He sends her a message of forgiveness and love in a bunch of lilies, and she quits the abandoned life she has been leading for work in the slums. Eventually she and the young cleric are it. It is truly a picture of love that plumbs the depths of human experience. Big-Warning The following arrived as we went to press, and thereby hangs a tale. On again, off again, Finnegan: I disowned of my interests in the Crescent Theater, 6318 Frankstown avenue, East Pittsgrave, Pa., to my former partner, John H. Vigal, finding that I was compelled to fill engagements for which I have had contracts since early fall. I have had the opportunity to be very careful in booking into the Crescent unpleasant conditions will confront them under the present management. The Star Theater, on Wylie avenue, is under the direction of two very capable business men who are really friends to the performer. Professional yours, "PRINTING." MAIL LIST There are letters here for the following folks and a line from the present address will bring them a-flying, so get busy at once, if not sooner: Essex Marshall, John G. Pollard, Amon Davis, Oliver Joe Loomis, May Allen, Lawrence Greene, Tressle Mitchell, Glena Houze, Louis E. Godfrey, James R. Marshall, Judge W, H. A. Moore, R. Marshall, Judge W, H. A. Moore, W, Gra. Julian Costello, Bula Willem Lee Bailey, Toy Brown, Williams' Jubilee Singers and Eddie Green NEW YORK NEWS By Billy E. Jones The Quality Players are presenting "The Misleading Lady," at the La- kings' theater. Bert Williams will appear in the new Ziegfeld Revue at the Amsterdam Theater, 42nd street, next week. Eddie Leonard's Minstrels are at the Orpheum, Brooklyn, N.Y. Moss & Frye are at the Keith Theater, Boston, Mass. Wilson and Wilson are at the Wilson theater, Chicago, Ill. The Four Harmony Kings are at the Keith Theater, Montreal, Can. FROM THE BRUSH OF AMERICA'S FOREMOST COLORED ARTIST AS A POSTER FOR THE FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN AND WAI SAVINGS STAMP DRIVES. IF IT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR HIM, DON'T YOU THINK IT GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOUR HOME? Charge of the Colored Divisions "Somewhere in France" The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person lying on a surface, possibly in a forest or a rocky area. The background is indistinct due to the low resolution of the image. PAINTED BY IMME. TOUISSANT WELCOME Copyright Touissot Studios Lulu Coates and her Crackerjack featured with the Wonder Show, and playing the Orpheum Theater, Lincoln, Ohio. Tabor and Green are splitting the week behind the Wilson Theater, Chicago, Ill., and Springfield, Ill. Mule Bradford is being headlined at the Standard Theater, Philadelphia, Pa., this week. Seymour James, the Klassy Kolored Kid, featured with the Auto Girls Burlesque Co., is at the Gayetey Theater, Brooklyn, N. Y., and doing well. Go Get Em Fred Rogers, the Dancing Bricklayer and Plasterer, the best single in vaudeville, is splitting the week between Springfield and the Lincoln Theater, Chicago, Ill. Joe Shetell and his Eight Black Dots are playing the week at a New York theater. The act did well at Camp Upton. Simms and Warfield, doing a brand-new routine, are splitting the week between Galesburg and Jollet, Ill., and going great. Boutie & Carter, featured with the Hello Fare Burkesque Co. are playing one-nighters throughout Pennsylvania this week. A card arrived from France on Tuesday the day was sent by U. S. Slow Kid Thompson, the bassist, that all nighers are well and happy. He loves hear from his friends in and out of the profession and mail will reach him if addressed to Musician U. S. Thompson, A. P. O. 766, A. E. F. Mack's Merry Makers opened at the Booker Washington theater, St. Louis, on Sunday night and went along in great show. The Billy King Co. is playing the Grand Central theater, Cleveland, Ohio, but will soon leave over an extended route over the big time. The bill at the Washington theater, Indianapolis, Ind., this week includes Straine & Thomas, Porter & Porter, Billie Too Sweet and Wilson & Goodall. Thomas & McDonald, Ewing & DeLyons, and Berlina Blanks are on the same bill at the Lincoln theater, Cincinnati, Ohio. The Vaudette theater, Detroit, Mich., has Pent & Stevens, Lizzie Hart, and Edwards & Edwards, on the bill this week. Mark & Kinky and the Hambone Jones Stock Co. are at the Belmont theater, Pensacola, Fla., and doing well: The Bruce Stock Co. is playing an engagement at the Lincoln theater, Charleston, and James Crescent Players are having a successful run at the 81 theater, Atlanta, Ga. The 91 theater, Atlanta, Ga., has the Goodloe & Fisher Players who are drawing well and going fine. The Inviable Concert Co. will soon start a southern show which they were forced to abandon some time ago on account of the flu, opening at Ward's Chapel on Thanksgiving night. Hoss Crawford is now in the wild and woolly west with the Glazer Jubilee Company and is booked for the coming. George Day, manager, and Frazier and Jimile Johnson of the same company says hello. Lukis Johnson of Corine fame and Everett Butler, his partner, are playing the Stroll this week, and are booked open for the balance of the season. The Drawn, a real novelty, are on the Liberty Theming, Chittagong, Teen All in one bunch the following were at the Old Roll Top Desk on Monday: Leon Diggs, Lukie Johnson, Monroe Tabor, J. Louis Johnson, Sterling Rex, Will Tyers, Alex Fennar and Salem Tutt Whitney. Joe Sheftell and his Eight Black Dots are spitting the week between Fox York, Brooklyn, and Fox's Star, New York, and, going great. Montgomery & McClain are back on the Stroll, but will soon be over a route which is being provided for them. Both are looking like a $1,000,000. A fine card arrived from Willie Two Sweet. His act is in Indianapolis and he jumped there from faraway Montreal, Canada. Glofrey & Johnson are spitting the week between Walla Walla and Yakim Wash, and going great guns. THEY SHALL HAVE IT The following letter arrived early in the week: "Dear Friend Tony: Having some time to spare and thinking of something interesting to read, we called to mind the greatest of all our papers, the Denfender, and, as there are a many Defender readers in our midst of papers a highly appreciated as Christmas present. We are well and expect to be home soon. Wishing you and your readers a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year, we remain yours truly, Sergt. McKinley C. Major, 547 Bryant avenue; our midsize office of a nearby street. Prl. Frank Worman, 4632 leyne; Prl. Thos. Woods, 3114 South Park avenue; Prl. Clifford Smith, Frankin Pa.; Prl. William D. Baker, Carville Ill.; Prl. James B. Ellis, Altamont Ill.; Prl. Robert Phillips, Altamont Ill.; Prl. Albert Jarry, DeWitt Mich.; Corp. Fred Tonsilor, of the Colonial Tonsilor Shop, 3447 South State street. Address the papers to Sergt. McKinley C. Major, Co. F, 8024 Loneer Inf., A. E., France." The Old Roll Top Desk Man, having nothing in the world better to do, made the trip to Kenosha, Wis., last Sunday, where he attended the matinee at the Rhode theater, where Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt and their twins attended the day. After the final curtain I made it to the dressing room of the two stars, and while talking over the thusness of the which, the manager of the theater entered and without any flourishes said: 'Gentlemen, while things of this sort remain, I just couldn't help expressing my appreciation of you and your show; so, considering word of mouth of too passing a manner, I am proud to offer you this little note, which I hope you will accept in the manner of spirit in which it is offered, the shade of Salem and made his exit. And then we all had a slant at the paper, within which read: 'Kenosha, Wis., Nov. 24, 1918.—To Messrs. Whitney and Tutt. It is rare that I uncollected a write a testimonial to the merits of a show, but in this case it really is of praise regarding your company and situation. "Your company is without question the best and most capable Colored organization that has ever played my theater in the 28 years that I have managed it. Their singing is exceptionally good. 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HAMMOND Owner PICKFORD, ELBA, FOUNTAIN of PHOENIX and VENDOME THEATERS STATES THEATRE 3507 STATE STREET THE HOME OF GREAT FEATURES Finest Picture House Outside Loop. Continuous 2 P. M. to Midnight BAILEY'S STATES ORCHESTRA CLARENCE M. JONES AND HIS SELECT ORCH DAILY, 2 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT MOST POPULAR THEATRE ON THE SOUTH S Roscoe, Speaking to Thousands, Defines Hopes Great Spokesman Thrills Big Crowd at Eighth Regi- ment Armory Mr. Chairman: Scholars and such may deny, but I see that some "wondrous will" is working a mighty plan. Arms are stacked on the field. The war drums are no longer heard and the bugler himself is called to the tent. God and the allies are victorious. Peace again looks up. While the world is not safe for democracy, nor will ever be, truly the "home fires" of the victors are become the fires of liberty for the vanquished. Time, writing with the sword of angry men, changes the map of the world, and hateful kings, wherever they rule, are less in power. The kaiser is sainted to the shadows of his own society. The tumult of the victors is hushed in the cry of reason asking a hearing in the courts. The Stars and Stripes once more mingle with the stars and skies. That faith might again prove that "the substance of things hoped for" is the evidence of things not seen," you, who live under the only tranny that the new world ever saw, gather to celebrate the victory of right over wrong. Tears Yours Alone Your shouts mingle with the shouts of the fairest and the proudest, though your tears are yours alone. As thrones fall, kings depart, chains rattle and liberty gets her feet, it is patience that whispers, the scepter and the law giver, and then Shiloh. First in war, first on the field, first with gun and him, second to none in love of country, it is the American Negro who is first in joy when librarians break the front of bondage. That is always true: It is the slave alone who catches music in the falling links of broken chains. The close of this mighty war, the deadliest that was ever waged, was as sudden as its opening. Wise men stand of its crimson fields and say that wars and conflicts of wars are over, but men of faith know by the stars that swords will clash and guns will roar as long as the world holds a single slave. I say that the war came suddenly. And so it did, as men see and hear. Opening of the War Opening of the War The world was at peace. Since the humbled Russian soldiers retraced their anxious steps over the feverish sands of the deserts of the far east, such had been its repose. Now and then drums rolled, bugles called and men rushed to the battlefields, only to retire again to their presides whence kings and captains had summoned them to sustain the pomp of an illle dream. Just men looked on. They inquired among themselves. What! shall tryany of kings usurp the throne of liberty? Tell us, did Lincoln live—did great Lincoln die in vain? In a distant city of an almost unknown land a shot was heard. A bullet from a weapon in the hand of a vagabond had torn the purple of a lord. In a moment the world was on its feet. Between suns all Europe rushed like madmen to the battlefield. Scorning the common seed from which they came, kings scorned kings, and their vassals obeyed the mandate to avenge their monarchs. Every heart became a heart of hate and every hand a hand of blood. "On to Paris! On to Paris!" That was the cry of the monarch of an empire whose glory was the wonder, and whose power was the admiration of the modern world. With glistening bayonet and tread of death, his legions obeyed. "Mercy!" That was the cry of France, whose love of liberty and whose genius are chapters of gold in the history of the world. Thus opened, in the early years of the century, the grandest, the bloodiest, the costliest and the most sublime struggle that man ever saw or God ever saved. It to speak of its close. That yesterday. On one side the surrender; on the other red flags of the armies of the armies the sword sheathed, and hard- warriors writing with the pen. were furled. Millions crossed oud stream, marching for the be with hung-down head. Other is advanced to the banks of that stream for the first time and took up the watch of liberty. Next morning the sun rose in a smokeless sky for the first time in four years. The Great Question The part that the United States took in the struggle was the leading part. History will say that. Forced by honor to take the field, we proceeded to take the day. The story of American arms in this war is a page for the book of things immortal. I will not attempt the details, for details are lost in the grand achievement. But for American arms and American powers, let me say in no boastful spirit, the warlike Huns would still be unbowed. In all the mighty revolution going on throughout the world, nothing is plainer than the complete scandency of the chief of Americas, the question is, will the American elite man, advanced beyond any figure in the story of man, stay in the stars, or will he, benefactor of the age, go the way of the earth? While my tongue may speak the praise of the unforgotten brave, still all hearts warm to all Americans who stood on the field. I am content in the knowledge that mine followed the flag also. Two ideals met on the field. Thrones fought for one idea, and for the other the American white man, and those planets this way by plan man can now, now, discern. The American White Man Permit me to forget my chains. Permit me to forget for a moment the torch and the mob. Let me find repose for the briefest hour in the thought that as men have risen I, too, shall rise. Let me, and all contemplate the unmatched, the matchless glory of the American white man, that glory in which he lived and moved at the beginning of the grand struggle. I will speak of him in grateful phrase. And as I go on let me declare that I speak for the American negro. I will speak of his virtues, for such I am his virtues made me, in spite of his faults. His virtues are like the ears, many and glorious. His faults be as hanging clouds, that under God for roll by. I ate measure my benefactor by highest standard of history. In all tory and striving of man he is it parallel. Note him since he on New England's stern and und coast. stand that my words are not gers-on to the American white t for the blood of a full cen- w and Gentile, not Greek and the great civilizations of the place them alongside the civil- wrought in the plains of the Jand of time. His Civilization mpa the learning AMERICA'S GREATEST ORATOR THE FIGHTING ROSCOE CONKLING SIMMONS latter Europe also be summoned. The empires that live at this present hour in feverish fear of the uplifted hand of vengeance, search their thrones, and ask them for what they call their best. Go back and muster the vanity of Persian graces, and on through what was called the age of promise. Then take from the hand of archaeology all that she may boast as heritage from days that are no more. Assemble them. Examine with care what you see. Then look upon the civilization in history with the word freedom back of it—and observe that time blushes that she cannot serve her past for the present hour with better, with nobler stuff. See him step from the Mayflower, watch him subdue the forest. See with war carve the lays the foundation of his greatness upon his brow the touch of divining power as he stands against the tyranny of the British, the subtle tyranny of all time. Note how firmly he holds the pen that wrote the Constitution of the United States, grand precept of human government. Hear his Webster and Clay. Mark the stride and words of the only g: diator since Cleero—Charles Sumner, and listen to his challenge to the world of genius in the matchless eloquence of Wendell Phillips. When weary duty gave her last command, see with what holdness he falls in behind Grant, marching away to overturn the auction block. And when the summons came for proof of the triumph of mind over matter, who one achilles he hands up Lincoln. Such a figure was king of the world of men—to such figure and mine were princes—when virginity his charger, called to him to crown he great contest with heroism of hears, no less than that of hand. Call of the Negro The war came. It came not too soon. It came almost too late. The call for defenders was sent out. That shame might still wear its livery of scorn, these cheap and insulting words were printed on the registration cards: "If of African descent, tear off the corner." Mine knew why these words were printed on the cards. We knew who had them placed there. We knew all the whole story. But did we complain? Did we protest? Not a word, not a single word, not a mumbling word escaped our devoted lips. "All right!" was the sole reply. all right, we will tear off the corner: proceed across the ocean and tear the heart out of autocracy, and then return home, stack arms on the fields of peace, and wait on God to tear the heart out of mobocracy under the Red, White and Blue. The American white man was ordered by time to defend the charge given into her keeping by creation. This was proper, for time had done most for him, lifting him to a place unoccupied by man before. He looked around. We knew his heart and his longing. Without asking the questions in so many words, he wanted to know if we would go and stand by his side on the field. Having always stood there—from Lexington to Carrizal and Vera Cruz, and stood like men—we knew no other course. The thing is done. Guns are silenced by the voice of peace, but the story is written on battlefields across the sea. We answered the call. Without a single voice on the war boards; without a single voice on an exemption board south of the Ohio; at the complete mercy of men least in sympathy with the struggle of the Negro from darkness to light, still, let me boast that we answered like patriots. Questionnaire a Riddle We put our name on the roster. The questionnaire was a riddle to thousands. The state had neglected our education. Tens of thousands of Negroes are refused the ballot on the worn cry that they can not read or write, but none were excluded from the gun on that account. If it does take a gun to make a soldier, it doubtless takes the ballot to make a voter! The questionnaire was filled out by thousands in the spirit of the humble Louisiana.Negro. He was confused by the document, and returned it to his exemption board with the simple endorsement scribbled across the back: "Ef de white fo'k's is finally ready, I Their Only Flad We took the gun and breathed upon it the aim that immortalized the bravest soldiers that ever went to war, the Ninth and Tenth, the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth infantry, and the Eleventh, Illinois. We donned the uniform of the grandest country in the world, pressed to our hearts the only flag we ever knew: the sleeping swan of Japan. Call of the Negro the deathless words of Lincoln at Gettysburg—a nation dedicated to the proposition that all men are created free;" kissed our loved ones goodbye at the cabin gate; and without sigh or regreat, side by side, with the million hopes of the favored race, embarked for the distant and the bloody scene. If we have no other weapons, cried the boys, we will take our chains and hurl them against the foe. Blood and lineage has always divided the American white man, but not the American Negro. Others may boast of distant lands from which they came, but as for me and mine, we are satisfied with the history that tells that our title was written in tears at James-town and sealed in blood at Appomattox. Why does the Negro fight? That was the question. He fought to prove that gratitude is not dead. The American white man has not done all that he might have done to advance the American Negro, nor half of what, under God, he is yet to do, but all that has been done is his to offer in the evidence. And the twin gods of battle—Lincoln with a ben of fire and Grant with a sword—do they not live as gold in memory of a race? No Love for Kings We fought for the only republic that ever lived. Here is the kingship of the people, and here, therefore, the only government in the world worth dying for. With fine touch of pen, Mr. Wilson sent happiest felicitations to Albert of Belgium upon his return to Brussels. Neither the coming nor the going of monarchs can touch the hearts or fire the souls of the American Negro. Having neither thrones for background nor kings for ancestry, we know neither love of titles nor awe of the king. But the "Union"—one and inseparable—"honor mounting the eminence to kingship step by step; the ballot a sciret in every hand; the Constitution the royal prerogative; the Declaration the Fill of Rights; the future before us; hearts but not hands across the sea—that is the government for which the American Negro will give, as always, all of devotion and all of life. U. S. Leader of World In less than a century and a half, as a country, and in less than a century as a nation, the United States assumes the leadership of the world. Washington is now capital not alone of the western hemisphere, but of the continents of men. The robes of justice have been placed by the unerring hand of fate in our keeping. From embittered empires across the sea, peace fled to these shores like a bounded and weary dove seeking rest in the shade of a great rock in a strange land. But a decade ago we bore the scorn of titled paupers, who lacked both the gold that springs from honest toll, the imagination that creates a civilization and the character that sustains the purpose of the human mind. Unmortgaged to a Throne Two,thousand years from Nazareth, and countless seasons from the courts of human wisdom, and yet humanity, feasting on the delights of my native land, gaze for the first time on a home of liberty unmortgaged to a throne. "Step by step since time began We see the steady gain of man." And so it is with us, for step by step we have advanced from an anxious republic resting on the foundations of human bondage to a nation of almost universal brotherhood. And not one of our valleys is hiding place from slave. "When Freedom on her natal day. Within her war-rocked cradle lay. An iron hoe around her stood; Baptized her infant brow in blood; And through the storm which round her swept. Their constant ward and watching kept." The American white man may boast that he returns victor from the field upon which he fought for the land of freedom. I will listen to his story, and, if need be, I will tell it for him, in my feeble way. And yet I must answer for the better part. Mind are returning from the same field, no less victors, and with a brighter story to tell, for while the chief of Americans fought for the land of freedom, mine were alone in the fight for the land that gave them freedom. I will not speak of others, but of mine only at this moment. I will speak words of patience, for patience has not yet murmured that her work is done. I will not be bitter. I will not play the braggart with a record of field. I will insel the sons of all my --- The Great Stake hopes returning to the bosom of wom- fathers and the tears of weary moths to use soft and not grievous wood- knock. I will say to them, not on his great falling-down, but on the golden heart of the chieftain. Case for the Negro I appear for the reckoning. Let me make my case, while the courts of men are open. I will wait on the verdict. Is not my title clear? Are not my hands clean? Whatever I have been told to do, I have done. Whenever I have been called, ask the timekeeper if I have answered or sulked. While in chains Washington called to me. I came to him on the run, with bloodhounds at my heels. Saw the records. Washington took the sword and opened the furrows. With trembling hand I dropped the seed of liberty. My musses watered the land; time worked the crop. Lincoln laid it by. Let mequire, under God, what of the harvest? Are the exhibits demanded? I will speak on. Exhibits in the Case We can read and write, and cipher, too. We can sing both native and songs of Zion, and when we sing there is no other music. Note our wealth. It mounts to the mark of the billion. I urge all to consider that it grew not by eagles, but by pennies that were moulded to suit the need of poverty. See the spires on my church, humble temples of faith, and note that religion always feels at home in the presence of the American Negro. Examine the tax books. The names of a million Negroes will be found there. Do I understand that the verdict may be that the fathers may bear the burden of government but the children may not share in the honors of government? Then search the records of all the wars, from the first in which the American white man refused the sword as he had the letter of the English, to the latest, in which the gallant Pershing, once captain of the Tenth Cavalry, stood under the eagles at Chateau Thierry. While you may find of courage and daring, I announce that nothing can be found of treason. Will Not Talk Politics Upon all sides I hear the bitter cry of politics. I am told that if that grand organization known as the Republican party had been in control of the government much of the shame visited upon the Negro and the Negro soldier would not now be a part of the history of the day. Upon that point I will) not speak, except to say that all Republicans are not Theodore Roosevelt and that few Democrats entertain hope of heavenly reward of earthly labors to improve the American Negro. When war came, and even before—a month before Bernstorff returned to the pleasant paths around his castle on the Rhine, I announced that I was a Wilson Republican for the duration of the war. I spoke for the Race to which I was proud to belong. In the days of fear and hope that followed, I and mine kept the faith. When the President read my party out of government, it was only then that I left his standard for my own. An Unwise Speech When I declared that partisans would surrender their politics but not their party. I spoke for a unified nation. Speaking for a one-party nation, Mr. Wilson spoke unwisely and to the sorrow of all, I live in a one-party section of this country. That course is fresh with me. Let one party, whatever its name, control the affairs and the destiny of this nation, and then: "Good-bye, Columbia, farewell, sweetheart, farewell." I will not speak of politics, but I will say that I know what party stood me on my feet and what party seeks to take me off my feet. I know what party gave me the ballot and what party took the ballot from me. I know what party wrote the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution, and what party is always talking about rubbing it out. Why No Negro General I am told that politics cut down our warriors. The fault is not altogether in either politics or the American white man. We pue our own forward to speak for us, and what happened? (Instead of speaking for the people, they spoke for themselves. Intrigue forbid a home among them. This has always been the story: Self above the common hope; looking out for number one. God help the numberless ones! The American Negro set his heart on the promise of a general of the breed riding at the head of his troops under the Stars and Stripes. But history still offers an unfinished page. We went into the war without a general, and we came out without one. Still, mark the heroism of the black phalanx fighting under leaders who could not have believed them soldiers because they held them less than men. Young and Denison The hottest partisan against the American Negro, even the banished kaiser of Mississippi politics, will not deny that their race, and their race alone, stood between the shoulder straps of a brigadier general and the worthy claims of genuine soldiers, Colonel Young for the Regulars and Colonel Denison for the Volunteers. Yet twelve millions of their own were first to answer each time McAdoo called for soldiers for the Liberty Loan. Sublime America An ancient teacher is quoted as having asked if might ever be sublime. Ame ca is sublime, surpassing in her vior anything that romance speaks of. "Bread, br ad, we are starving!" Two days a er the vanquished Huns had begun o recross the Rhine that was the .y from Germany. What happened? With american bread and American mo.ry Hoover set sail to relieve the stalwart enemies of modern civilization, who but the day before were armed to the teeth against all humanity. The American Negro has never armed himself against civilization. He has never burned mighty structures to the ground. He has never cut the throats of babies, nor has he abused the women of a desolate country—ask southerners who had fathers in the civil war about that—nor did he destroy the precious accumulations of art. For two centuries he has cried for the bread of life and kindness. What has been the answer? The rope too often, and too often the torch. And pulpits are parade ground for parlor phrases, while preachers talk social service language, forgetting an injunction that moved multitudes in earlier days: "Inasmuch as ye have not done it unto the least of these!" Old Glory Told the Story Our hope is in Old Glory. Old Glory went along with the boys. Always present; she saw all and remembered all. Questions were put to her over there and she answered. Strangers inquired of her and she told the story. Old Glory told them that she was no stranger to the tasks of liberty. That was the day when black hands held her highest in the neavens, refusing to kneel under command, lest for the first time her fools should touch her. The Fire women wept for God, Old Glory told them that many years ago she was pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night to Grant when, like Pershing, he fought battles of liberty. Old Glory told them that before she ever thought of tasks in distant lands she had broken shackels over here, handed the spelling book to children of slaves; erected altars where an auction block had stood, and years and years before she had protected orphans and widows in France; she took women from hands of despoilers and gave boys and girls a father as well as a mother, and mothers a husband as well as children. And if further inquiry was made, Old Glory told them how she stood Douglass on the platform, made Washington, the slave, the teacher of Washington, the freemen, and that music might know her grandest strains, how she waved in answer to the harp in the witching hand of Dunbar. Having told strangers of the rise of liberty in the new world, Old Glory will tell us and all of the valor of our while on an errand in the old world Much to Be Told What the Negro soldiers did on foreign fields has not been told to the full. The story in the whole will never be told. But the records are written. They are in Washington, and they are also in France. It is said that unless the scheme was wholly impossible, no Negro was allowed to win laurels without dividing them with others. I will not advance this as all of truth, for despite injustices against the Negro, deep down in his heart the American white man does love justice, and, uninfluenced by cry of demagogue, he will do justice. "Fair play" is his motto. Deeds of Valor But there were Needham Roberts and Henry Johnson, above whom no hero of the struggle is to be placed. By their side I would, however, put Quentin Roosevelt. "And there stands that black regiment, every member of which had won a decoration. And Mike Sheehan, brave Irishman at the front, wrote a letter to Mike McDonough, brave Irishman keeping the home fires burning in a Pennsylvania city, in which he celebrated "those brawny black men," as he called them. That was the regiment that handled the big artillery, the male guns in the Verdun sector. At each thunder of the big gun a stalwart son of Booker T. would step back, shake his first in the direction of the enemy, and cry, "Now, Capn Kaiser, count yo' men." Then who will not celebrate that warrior from Mississippi, who, against the inexecutable bitterness of his senators in the congress, still loved the place of his birth? Map of Mississippi "Where are you going, Sam?" his captain asked him, as Sam pulled out of camp early one morning without permission. "Jes' cross here," Sam replied. "For what?" asked the captain. "We'll," replied Sam, "it looks lak this thing is coming to a close, and since I ain't goin' ter carve my name on de hall of fame, I promise yo' ef old Betsy hol's her edge, I'm gwine ter carve de map of old Mississip' all over one of dese little kaisers." Who can ever forget that son of Georgia, who met the thrust of bayonet with the universal weapon of African defense? He reached the neck of the Hun with perfect stroke. "You didn't get me," boasted the enemy. "I didn't, replied the shadowy Georgian. I didn't, eh? I jes' dare you' ter twi' yo' head, Jes' twi' it." The Fourteenth Point Recollecting the deeds of daring of men despicable thrones, I would inform Ms. MID Dear Fri You stock in officers and as invest and r value we' well each We valuable lease is a Company, sure will wells, as it in the United are going to pay handsome dividen We, as officers or pelled to congratulate wonderful success in business, and you cannot are that we have really ple, but we feel that ness has just begun co-operation we are and grow and contiger and continued I only wish me as I do, the greus, if we would invest it under I am indeed so have lost confider ing deceived by absolutely can't a MID-VALE 1518 E. 18TH J. J. Allen, Preside- Vice President: F Dr. T. A. Jones Assistant S G. Honeveil and Mr. W content to concede fourteen disputed pall all of Europe, if th concede the American eft of the Fourteen the American Consi murdered about th For What DI Twelve million Ame to inform civiliz fought in the migl the great have over) I am bidden to be word. I am entrust understand, because fended God-fearing to be as bold as tr single to the anaw always makes to jus I will go on. The Alsace-Lorraine, and lish fought for demo. The Italians fought t borders of the tread o back to the mountain were driven. The Belgians fought i Leopold, and having go welcome to it. The Am man fought for glory, and beyond every figure I have And the Negro—for whi fight? Standing alone like Man's Land, under or American white man, the to make a Man's Name stand in Every Man's Lived States of America. Protecting the womens from the invading foe, the government of his Negro fought for protown women in Dixie. Holding his gun wif and aiming it without gro fought to hold the without a sigh and mar single fear. Any hand pull a trigger in defense ican ballot is good enor cross mark on that ballo counted. Riding the angry waves in search of the tyrant of world, the Negro rode aga humanity and indecency o Crow" car, the shame of A He fought to give milk to bleeding Belgium so that he his country to show mercy bles "where the cotton and tatoes grow." He fought for a chance for liden in that land whose boast Alfred E. Smith can rise from slums of the East Side to the nor's chair at Albany without it even of a grammar school educ He fought to give liberty to Ger The American Negro fought for a kind word from the American white man whom he has never failed, and to whom he is the only friend not bought with gold. ove hearing the ashes wipes away great of ear a new map of men. The cre takes the Stripes is country f I have obeyed the world, safe tears of wo would ask for me com The Negro fought to have his name called by the foreman of the factory before that of a single stranger who sought these shores as a rock in a weary land long after the genius of the American whites man and the Negro's hold on the mercy of Gad had made this the land of freedom if not of the free, and the homes of fighters if not of the brave. The great triumph of the American nation will be the end of lynching. I tremble to think of his humiliation if some member of the Peace Conference at Versailles should ask President son for a schoolmaster's disse the psychology of lynchin AROUND THE TOWN J. A. News feetings are very attending more and more use of the different rosasdrian of which on is planning a light the direction of Geo. premier tenor. The has not been set but begun. The subject the Nautical Knot' orientation of this will face of several of the high school group, day will be well ob. C. A. In the morn-tonical exercise will a leadership of J. J. n. the dinner dinner from home will occur. This has always of the most pleasing association life, especially the dormitory. Sevist in the program will be served by the their wives and other 1 Dec. 3 marks a very in the activities of the the Liberty Loan Chorus, section of Prof. J. Wesley render a program at our monthly ladies' night opening. Fifteen choirs will be and solos and selections by those will be features. Glee Club, in charge of indy, is preparing a pre-endered New Year's Day community will be invited nation building. New J. Preshbyterian is in the 1 stopping at the Y. M. for the Gas Co. light along through here ack at the Gas company that can. be gathered hed. Too long has the suffered at the hands ily. It is not only the ae cost of gas that we tain about, but the treate- vive at their hands in re- ployment. To the thou- plaints that have flooded by the press and con- do their exorbitant charges s that the trouble is due ge of labor. That they can- competent men to read the d they further admit that he men have simply guessed adding and charged the con- cordingly. of the poorer class, we are to a greater degree than are of the other complainants, but we this occasion to suggest to is company that they can find honest, capable and intelligent and women among us who would try too glad to serve them as or in any capacity and their for help can be hushed if they lower the bars and give us an opportunity. There is, we learn of our men employed in a mental position in the general offices. We have thousands who contribute their mite to swell the purse of this company. At this time why should this public corporation—in face of the fact that they are short of help—refuse our services. We await their reply. and it is peat them, wan are for- gathered at in honor in sixteenth year management the hands deserves Boys Identify White Desperadoes During the summer months three white men, posing as government inspectors, would make calls at the different houses in the city to collect and rob them, so Officers McCinnis and Cullerton (white), were assigned to the case, and while looking for clues they ran across John and Albert Brooks, brothers, 8 and 10 years old, respectively. 17 N. Carpenter street, who told them of having seen the men. After a roundup of the drag-that had been thrown out, the officiated the little boys to the star- of a collection of fifty points out Daniel shaped his bond. Also street. Killed in Action The casualty list of last week reports the death of Private John D. Standhope, 38 West 52d street, as killed in action, and the severe wounding of Russell Jones, 3747 Indiana avenue; Lawrence Chavis and Lieul. Giles, all of the 370th. The men here mentioned are all well known in this city and will be gratefully remembered by their country and their race. A. B. John D. Stand- hope had d lived on E. 52nd street for some time with his mother and other relatives and down as a c upright in the community finer attributes of has many friends t John Standhope scientious, honest. He is regarded as typifying the respectability and mourn his demise. Quinn Chapel Forum Maintaining the same high standard recently set, Quinn Chapel Forum presents another high class program next Sunday afternoon in the auditorium of the church. The musical numbers are all of an unusually high order and promise to be a rare treat. One of the leading features will be an address by Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, pioneer clubwoman and founder of the Phyllis Wheatley Home. She will discuss a topic of the day. Everett Robinson and Miss Gertrude Smith will render instrumental solos and Miss Irene Howard will give a cornet solo. A paper on "Better Speech" will be read by Miss Elma Howell, also an owner of Tousaint L'Overture" by Miss Rose James. Other fine musical numbers include a trio by the Misses Stella Williams and Gertrude Smith and Charles Smith. Concluding this excellent program will be a solo by Mrs. Pearl Coleman and an instrumental solo by Miss Bertha Williams. The class has a chorus composed of the best talent obtainable and will render two numbers, "Deep River" and "Somewhere." Those who miss this meeting will have cause to regret doing so. Miss Elma Howell is chairman of the above program and Lawyer S. Z. C. Westerfield will preside. The hour of the meeting is 3:30 p. m. At the last meeting a very fine paper was read by Leon Peyton on "A Warning to Young Men." Lawyer Westerfield Addresses "Y" A large audience was present at the Evanston Y. M. C. A. last Sunday afternoon and listened spelbound to a very able address delivered by Lawyer S. Z. C. Westerfield on the subject, "The Making of a Man." He dealt with problems of reconstruction and emphasized what an important, part each individual has to take in this work. True oratory was present throughout his address, and prolonged applause at the close told how well he had driven the truths home. Mjss Cornella Holmes gave a reading and Mrs. Clarence Mann rendered a delightful instrumental solo. A duet by Messrs. T. Charleston and Herbert Lyons was highly enjoyed, as was the double number rendered by Mrs. Mamie Wilson, sweet singer. The program was greatly enjoyed and the address by Lawyer Westerfield will long be remembered. New Police Chief The appointment of Col. John J. Garrity as chief of police by Mayor Thompson was a step in the right direction. This is one exercise of executive power that meets the approval of the entire city council. HE CHICAGO DEFENDER Literary Clubs Appoint Representatives for Great Content Seven of the leading literary clubs of the city have appointed representatives, the ninth annual essay contest, which will be held South Park M. E. church, St. Paul, after Dec. 22, at 2:30 o'clock, as follows: Bethe! Literary Club, Irvin Jackson and Mrs. Pearl Wright; the Chicago Tuskegee Club, David H. Bowen and Mrs. Lillian Belle Jones; the Star Literary Club of Ebenezer, Henry E. Humphroy; Quinn Chapel Forum, Samuel Z. C. Westerfield and Miss Ruby Moore; the conference Club, John H. Owens; St. Mark's Lyceum, W. C. Bates and Mrs. T. A. Harton; the city Federation of Women's Clubs, Mrs. Myra J. Hunter-Reeves; Epworth League of South Park M. E. church, Miss C. C. Reeves and Mr. A. Jewel Wilson. The above constitutes clubs and contestants who will take part in the contest. B. W. Pitts, founder and manager; L. W. Washington, Frank W. Henry, Willis N. Higgins, A. N. Fields, assistant managers. The subjects this year is "The New Freedom and What It Means of the Negro." Artists Sing in Federal Building Mme. Anita Patti Brown, better known as the world's greatest colorateur singer, made a great hit when she appeared on the same program as Mme. Anna Fittus, the grand opera singer. Mrs. Philip Bregstone, who was in charge of the booth, said that when Mme. Brown had finished singing "The Last Rose of Summer" it was so well rendered that she was given a check for $250. Mme. Clara Jackson Hutchinson appeared on the same program with Anna Fittus, grand opera star. Mme. Hutchinson, grand opera audience spellbound from the time she was going until she finished. Mme. Hutchinson was introduced as the Galli Curci of the Race. Miss Katherine Gillman, another of the big stars, appeared on the program also. Mr. A. L. Weaver's Symphony Orchestra rendered some very sweet music during the drive. Thanksgiving Ball at 8th Armory The first and last big ball of the season will be given on Thursday (Thanksgiving) night at the Eighth Regiment Armory, 35th and Forest avenue, for the benefit of the First Separate Battalion, Illinois Reserve Militia. Colonel John R. Marshall and Major Robert (Fighting Bob) Jackson are the leading spirits in the organization and the battalion is deserving of the support of citizens of the city. The proceeds will go toward furnishing clothing for the battalion. The full brass band of Sergt. Wm. Berry will furnish the music for the occasion. See the grand march led by Col. John R. Marshall. Remember, it's Thanksgiving night. Milton D. Sorrells Jurge George Kersten was given a shock Monday morning when Milton D. Sorrells, who is accused of murdering his wife at their home last Autumn, gave him to please appoint Attorney Pearl M. Hart (white), to defend him, as an attorney whose name is well known in the legal world, had already been engaged to defend Sorrells, but he told Judge Kersten that he had more faith in Miss Hart. The situation was explained to Miss Hart and when Sorrells is put on trial, she consented to defend him. The case will be closely watched as Sorrells is accused of beating his wife's brains out with a hammer while she lay asleep in her bed. Kashmir Preparations in Demand John R. Auter, 312 S. Clark street, of the Kashmir Chemical Co, heard from George Walker, treasurer and manager of the company, and Claude A. Barnett, advertising manager. They were at Washington, D. C., and have been to New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, Mr. Auter says they have put "Kashmir" on the map in the East and the ladies are wild about their preparations. Any three of the Kashmir preparations will be sold during Thanksgiving week for $1.00 only, and for this week only. Write before Saturday. Address 312 S. Clark street, Chicago, Ill. Rev. Rose Called From Pittsburgh Rev. Rose Called From Pittsburgh Rev. B. L. Rose, Pittsburg, Pa., was called to the International Baptist church, 440 East 37th street, and took charge the first Sunday in October. The church has been furnished with pews and is ready for entertaining the associations and conventions. Old members are being re-enrolled under the new pastor. Rev. Rose was a student at Lynchburg, Pa. Seminary and came to the city well recommended. He was vice president of the State Baptist convention, vice president of the Ministers' and Laymen's Home, and treasurer of the Union Baptist Association. He owns his own home at 2718 Elmwood avenue. Wesley Jones Praised Prof. J. Wesley Jones has received a great many letters of commendation from both races for the excellent way he conducted the first postoffice chorus of the country. The daily press call it his famous chorus. Prof. Jones had charge of all the programs that were rendered during the twelve days' drive. The receipts for one was $1,280. Wallace Serves on Jury W. A. Wallace, 3600 South State street, president of the Wallace Bakery Co., has been called to serve on the jury in the Circuit Court of Cook County. BOARD OF USHERS GIVES RECEPTION TO WORKERS The Board of Ushers of Olivet Baptist Church gave a reception in honor of the Social Service Committee Tuesday evening, November 19th at Olivet Baptist church, 31st and South Park avenue. It was a great success for the Ushers, as their was more than 100 guests present at the tables, S. R. Williams acted as tostmaster and he kept them laughing and applauding. Henry Sharp sang, "God Be With Our Boys Tonight," assisted at the plano by Miss Banner. Prof. F. S. Perdom, violinist from the Y. M. C. A., rendered a fine selection, assisted at the plano by Mrs. Burford. There were many timely talks by guests called on by the toastmaster, chief among them being Stephen A. Griffin, chairman of the trustee board; Walter A. Pointer, treasurer of the church; Mrs. Stephen A. Griffin, president Pastor Aid Circle and many others. M. E. Wimes, chairman of the committee on arrangement, presented Mrs. Ming, president of the Social Service Committee, with a large bouquet of flowers. Wm. Borden, chairman of the Board of Ushers, acted as chief advisor in the kitchen. Wm. Borden, Chairman; M. E. Wimes, Assistant Chairman; P. Garner, Secretary; S. R. MRS. MARY CHURCH TERRELL TO SCREAT AT S.O. PARK CHURCH TO SPEAK AT SO. PARK CHURCH Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, the first woman to serve on a board of education in this country, will deliver an address at South Park M. E. church, 33d street and South Park avenue, Monday, Dec. 2, at 8 p. m., under the auspices of the South Park M. E. Brotherhood. The subject of her address will be: "Has the Race Problem Been Solved by the War?" Great preparations are being made to accommodate the tremendous crowds that will seek to hear this noted speaker. Every woman's organization in the city has been invited and will be present. Mrs. Terrell speaks without notes. She stands self-possessed, mistress of any situation. She speaks to eye, ear and heart alike, in satisfying and convincing manner. She exhibits burning eloquence, tempered by a broad education. Remember the date, place and time, and do not miss this rare treat. Arrested Wrong Man Williams, Secretary of Committee. Wm. Bryant, 4th and Dearborn, employed at the Hammond packing house, stock yards, went into the dining room of the plant to eat lunch and was assigned to the gang of white impersonators who objected to his presence in the lunch room. The police were called and, of course, arrested Bryant instead of the gang who assaulted him. On finding a penknife in Bryant's clothing he was booked on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. The attention of Alderman Anderson was called to this notorious hypocrisy of justice and he volunteered his services to the defendant. The case was taken and to be at the stock yards branch of the Municipal Court, 37th and Halsted. Miss Rachael Fagin Sings at Rothschild's Department Store. Miss Rachael R. Fagin, one of the leading sopranos of the northwest, was one of the number who sang at Rothschild's department store last week. Her interpretation of "Chauson Provancala," "The Little Gray Dove," "Try Smiling and My Clouds," was pronounced by critics as being par excellent. Miss Fagin has only been a resident of Chicago for about a year but enjoys the same distinction in her former home. Cincinnati, O., as that enjoyed by Mme. Patti Brown in Chicago, which is saying a great deal. Will Tyers Visits the Defender Will Tyers, New York City, director of the Cief Club, which is playing in one of the theaters in the loop district, paid the Defender office a visit last week. He reports that the Cief Club is the "whole show." Col. Miller Pays Defender a Visit Col. James Miller, 2149 Federal street, paid the Defender a visit Monday. The Colonel is busy doing a land office bond business. WARNING People are hereby warned not to pay their subscriptions to newsboys. If they do so it is at their own risk. CREDIT! CREDIT! CREDIT! TO EVERY MAN AND WOMAN THAT KEEPS HOUSE OR WANTS TO START OUT HOUSEKEEPING FOR ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE Pianos, Players, Victrolas, Jewelry, House Furnishings and all kinds of Merchandise. ALL ON EASY TERMS AND A GOOD LONG TIME TO PAY, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Will all at any time and anywhere by ap- pointment. Write The People's Credit Bureau 215 East 44th St. Or Phone KENWOOD 6260 B. AARON, Manager ONE PRICEDDENTISTS High Class Sanitary Office. High Class Work Guaranteed 10 Years. Established 1892. Examination Free. GOLD CROWNS... $3 PORCELAIN CROWNS... $3 BRIDGEWORK, Per Tooth... $50 SILVER FILLINGS... $50 Boston Dental Parlors New States Theatre Blvd. 2507 SOUTH STATE STREET Open Evenings and Sundays Phone Douglas 4047 ATTENTION, FURNITURE BUYERS Do get pay big prices for furniture or rugs. We always have on hand living room suites in cane and velour, dining room and bedroom sets, and all other furniture of up to date apartments, slightly need, consigned to us to be sold for some reasonable price. SOUTH SIDE AFFECTION SOUTH SIDE BUCTION HOUSE 106 E. 47th St. Kenwood 545 FOR ALL EYE TROUBLES SEE Dr. Louie Usselman 3150 STATE STREET Graduate Optician. Douglass Monday afternoon, about 3:30, the little red, white and blue racer of Al White. 4730 Wabash avenue, was stalled back of Mrs. S. Barnett's garage in the rear of her restaurant, 3119 State street, when a short circuit in the wires caused a fire that damaged the engine to such an extent that further travel was impossible. Mr. White motored here on his return from Hot Springs, Ark. Meeks Johnson Better Meeks Johnson of Lake Forest, who has been confined in a local hospital after undergoing a minor operation, has recovered sufficiently to be about and will return to his North Shore home soon. He is stopping at the Langston home in Kenwood at present. Capital $200,000.00 Phone Douglas 200 LINCOLN STATE OF CHICAGO UNDER STATE SUPERVI LIBERTY BONDS MAY BE D HERE FROM $50 TO $1,00 OF CHARGE EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN IN BAN MATTERS AS WELL AS BOOKS. $1 OPEN The best way to teach them is to let them h this bank. Habits of industry and thrift dev give them a start to success at a time when their them. We have a pocket bank for your boy or 3105-07 SOUTH STATE ST., NEVER DESPAIR! "FULTO" GROWS HAIR STATE BANK CHICAGO SUPERVISION MAY BE DEPOSITED TO $1,000--FREE CHARGE IN BANKING AND MONEY S. $1 OPENS UP AN ACCOUNT let them have a savings account in thrift developed in early youth will when their whole lives are still before your boy or girl. Call and receive one. STE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. Capital $200,000.00 Phone Douglas 200 Surplus $20,000.00 LINCOLN STATE BANK OF CHICAGO UNDER STATE SUPERVISION LIBERTY BONDS MAY BE DEPOSITED HERE FROM $50 TO $1,000--FREE OF CHARGE EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN IN BANKING AND MONEY MATTERS AS WELL AS BOOKS. $1 OPENS UP AN ACCOUNT The best way to teach them is to let them have a savings account in this bank. Habits of industry and thrift developed in early youth will give them a start to success at a time when their whole lives are still before them. We have a pocket bank for your boy or girl. Call and receive one. 3105-07 SOUTH STATE ST., CHICAGO, IL. Fulto Hair Food (double strength) . . . 60c Fulto Hair Food (plain) . . . 50c Fulto Temple Oil . . . 50c Fulto Pressing Oil . . . 50c It helps the Scalp healthy, free from dandruff, thickens and gives color and promotes an abundant growth of hair. One 50c box convinces; 6c extra for postage. Agents wanted; astonishing commission!! Write for particulars. $1.10 outfit will start you in business. Send Money Order. Send stamps to apply. Send money order for $5.00 (Ave dollars), and receive "Fulto" printed instructions how to correctly care for your hair and that of others. Manufactured and sold by MRS. EMMA G. FULTON Apt. 8; 3757 Indiana Ave., Chicago, Ill. Phone Douglas 4528 it Accounts! THEM CARRIED OUT TO A WHICH WAS ALL GONCERNED Mrs. Burton Dies Mrs. Emma Burton, 3328 Dearborn street, aged 59, died Saturday, Nov. 23, at 4:20 in the afternoon. She had been ill for a number of years. Mrs. Burton was of Scotch Irish descent and was born in Antrum County, Iowa. She a girl her parents moved to Chicago. Mrs. Burton came to Chicago in 1882 and was married to Archibald Burton in 1884. She was a charter member of the Household Ruth No. 1073. Mrs. Burton joined old Bethel and was a charter member. She became a member of the Stewardess Board of Bethel and was a active member of the Stewardess Board of Institutional Church for years. The funeral services were conducted at the home Monday morning by Rev. H. E. Stewart. Quinn Chapel Church and Rev. Henderson of Institutional Church. Hugh Buchanan and Mrs. Martha Anderson rendered solos. The partors were filled with flowers. The body was interred at Mt. Glenwood. She leaves two sons, Walter and Daniel Burton, and one daughter. Mrs. Marle Burton-Hyram. Keystone Class Has New Member Keystone Class Has New Member The Keystone class of Quinn Chapel Sunday school held their regular meeting at the residence of their teacher, Mrs. Carr, 4500 Dearborn street. The meeting was opened with class song and prayer. After all business was transacted a new member was introduced by the president and given the by-laws, class motto, pin and colors. The young ladies of this class are expected to do their bit in the banquet which will be given by the organized classes of Quinn Dec. 12. DR. MOTON COMING At the second annual meeting of the firearms league, which will be held at the Arnold Center, on Dec. 9, the principal speaker will be Dr. Robert Russa Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, and successor to Booker T. Washington in that position. An annual program has been arranged for the evening, most likely a general discussion followed the proceedings. Since this first time that Dr. Moton has visited Chicago since his elevation to the principalship of Tuskegee, a real Chicago welcome will be given him. Fire Damages Auto Meeks Johnson Better ```markdown ``` 10 is a by-word with particular people who have to distinguish the flavor and taste from all others. Chicken that's flavored and prepared with the prime idea of attracting a patronage that is extremely discriminating and satisfied with only the best. Chicken that's prepared in a kitchen conforming with every sanitary requirement; by chefs who are ever reminded by the results that tasty, crisp appetizing frying has made Banks' fried chicken a POSITIVE FAVORITE WITH PARTICULAR PEOPLE.饿 at on one place. JAMAICA JOTTINGS Jamaica, N. Y., Nov. 29—Mr. and Irs. H. M. Pickenpack of Douglas friars wish to thank their many friends for the kindness and sympathy showed in the sickness and death of their Burgess. Master Alexander Pickenpack left a short white ago to attend the Downington Industrial school in the city of brotherly love. *Arnold* Norris of Norris avenue, has made milies the veranda into a handsome parlor running several feet round the south side of the building, mr. White is one of Jamaica's most high respected citizens and has held his position in the parlor for several years. *Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester* Bald of 151 Pacific street were made happy on the 16th instant by the arrival of a fine baby girl. *Geo. Coverington* has returned from his customs with a desire to serve his customers with a clair de l'air at his tenorial parlor. Cordiality and good treatment is always accorded everyone who visits this place of winery. Frank Williams, who has in assisting at the Coverington tomb, will be visiting New Haven, Conn., for the winter. Mattie Salters entertained a friends at her home a few eve- age, among them being Mrs. I. Robinson, Mary J. James and Johnson of the noted 11th regi- nic now a patient in a hospital, where in France. From the last munication received, he stated that his condition was not serious. Underfer work appalled and Georgia Underfer work appalled and Georgia Wasser Brothers establishment doing government work, but when peace was declared the factory closed and the large force was thrown out of work. Fortunately, when the place is repened and shirtwaists made these women work, it is to be noticed that during the war many of our people have held good responsible positions, but now that peace has come a good many will be out of work. During this period we should have saved. The idea of a good man is given to our little ones, and the men give us various times should be placed in the savings bank. * The sick for the past week are doing nicely, among them Mrs. Beatrice Campbell, 174 Washington street; Miss Mary E. Brooks of St. Louis; St. Mary E. Margaret Woodson of Jacques and Mrs. Blanchard, organist of Allen A. M. E. church, and her sister Mahel and brother are confined to their home with influenza. --- WHITE PLAINS NOTES White Plains, N. Y., Nov. 30,—Mrs. Walter Peun and daughters left last Wednesday evening for Greenshore, N. C., with the body of her son William, who was fatally shot by accidental discharge of a gun while hunting near the Century Golf club last Tuesday afternoon. "The Ladies' Art Museum should be coming of last week with all members of the club was entertained by Miss Mae Lowery; and a very pleasant evening was spent. "Mrs. Mary E. Coles, 6 home street, who is traveling agent for the J. E. McBrady Company of Chicago, has returned from an extended trip through Connecticut; and Massachusetts, and reported "very successful work," which takes in the maritime industry of people of the city, was the first to reach its quote in the United War Work campaign, which shows that we are still trying to do our part. Brooklyn Chorus Gives Cantata Brooklyn, N. J., Nov. 29.-Labor Lyceum was the scene of one of the most impressive and delightful musical affairs that has been given in the borough for some time, when the dramatic curata "the lute" rendered the dramatic curata "the lute" evening. The performing of the artists and the singing of the solos and choruses was most pleasing. J. H. Fox was the king, Miss Eva Trippert was the queen, Charles clooms was Human and Charles Waters played the bill of Mordecai. The costumes were full of Mordecai. The costumes were sienness and beauty to the play, Prof. P. Albert Myers, for over twenty years has been a leading figure in the musical life of the city, deserves much credit for the work of the singers, the well balanced choruses, the splendid acting, and the sole work was remarkably bright and particular star by his great singing. Madame H. Howland Price and D. D. Holden were the accompanists. Nationwide Offices Noncommissioned Officers' Reception Camp Merritt, N. J., Nov. 28. - A reception was tendered the noncommissioned officers of the 817th Infantry, stationed here, on Friday evening, Nov. 15, by the commissioned officers. There were about sixty in all at the reception and it was acceptable that the commissioned officers be second lieutenant. The Cyclone Quartet rendered several Southern melodies, which were an added attraction to the evening's festivities. Concert at "Y" Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 29.--A concert was given at the Carlton branch Y. M. C. A. last week for the benefit of Brown's Memorial Church, of which Rev. J. T. Price is pastor. There was a large attendance, making the affair a success, and the parish were Mesdames Bortha Martin, Iola Chanflin, Melissa Foy, Miss Martha Bridges, Master Elmer L. Davis, Everett Earl and Miss Marion Trice. Mrs Alice Wiley Seav Visiting Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 29.—Mrs. Alice Wiley-Seay, a well-known fraternal woman and charity worker, who recently was ill, is very much improved and visiting her many friends in this city. FRIE is a by-wor learned to dis others. NEWS FROM THE EMPIRE STATE POLICE NEGLECT CHILD AFTER A AFTER ACCIDENT Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 29.—Using as an ablity "fear of death" violence, policemen and plain clothes men permitted an auto driver to escape after running over and killing George Harston of 19 Hull street. It seems that young Harston was crossing the street without warning. Officer H. Zittum was upon the scene and with him several plain clothes men. In their zeal to protect the driver against the supposed violent mobs they permitted to drive, the boy's mother, Mrs. Harston, attempted to see the child they demanded to know what credentials she had to prove that it was her child. Fortunately some one in the crowd got the police officer to find to be Leo A. Atasiano, who is also the owner of the car. The mother has retained Counselor Robert P. Lattimore, and he is taking steps to have Atasiano indicted for homicide. He is also confronting the police officers who so discountedly treated Mrs. Harston, and the manner in which they permitted the auto driver to so easily escape. BRANCH CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFUL BROOKLYN, N. Y., Nov. 20—The campaign waged by the committee at the Carlton Branch Y. M. C. A. in connection with the campaign was very successful from every point of view. The important feature of the campaign was the raising of $2,500 in cash, with over $300 pledged to be paid in. Dec. 2. There were seven men and six of women, collecting over $440 by coin boxes on the streets. However, this does not represent the amount contributed by our people during the campaign, as the general committee, as various homes, as done by the opposite race. Members of the teams spent a very pleasant time during the campaign, meeting every evening to make their contributions. Several of the large contributions were donated by the lodges and churches. E. H. Wilson was chairman of the campaign; Mrs. E. F. Horne, chairman; N. M. Meroney, director and Mrs. F. L. Chase, assistant director. PEEKSKILL PICKINGS Peckskill, N. E., Nov. 29 — The ladies of the A. M. E. Zion church met at the parsonage last Wednesday evening and organized a Ladies' Aid Society. The Stewardess Board and Missionary Society met the same evening at 9 o'clock and held a splendid session, expressed so passion that the great success accomplished by their work. The Men's Social Club of the A. M. E. Zion church will hold an ice cream festival at the parsonage Wednesday evening, Nov. 25. * The spiritual drive of Mount Olivei Baptist church is devoted to great success, according to all reports, and the great success accomplished by H. Robinson, is elated over the splendid work done by the house-to-house canvassers for souls. * Miss Grace Hickins is still very ill at her home, James st. Mount Vannie and James st. Mount Washington st. are both conined to their severe colds. We hope to see them up and out again. * The Colored United War Campaign Workers again went to help raise $35,000. Much credit is due for the men to be regretted hard work, though it is not to be regretted that the postors could not find time to help in this most sacred work for mankind. * Rev. H. W. Morrison preached at the Baptist church Friday evening, Nov. 2d. Many friends expressed their sympathy to Morrison because of the death of Atlanta, Ga. * A chicken dinner given at the home of Rev. J. H. Robinson, E. Main st., in honor of Charlie Andrews for his splendid work on the basement of Mount Olivei Baptist church Thursday evening. Too much credit for Thursday work on Andrews for what he has done for the church, saving hundreds of dollars. The men of the Baptist Social Union did the digging. * Mrs. Charlie Andrews left last Wednesday for the pastor, who passed away at Poughkeepsie. * Mrs. John W. Hutchinson was again elected president of the stewardess board, and Miss Annie Crawford, president of the Ladies' Aid Society; Mrs. H. W. Morrison, secretary. * Theoman home and Missionary Society, under Mrs. Alfred Preyer is president, have taken on new life and are destined to become great powers for good in the village. MURRAY BLAMED FOR AUTO DISASTER Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 22—The case of Charles Murray, an automobile driver who resisted driving, has been positioned off the road for the fender representative took it upon himself to make an investigation. From appearances it seems that Murray will be made the scapegoat, to make room for the exoneration of Miss Edith Mortimer, the rich white woman who has been arraigned for homicide. Murray has hulled to court upon complaint of Miss Mortimer as being responsible for her killing the two men. Murray has been driving cars for over six years, and has been noted as a very careful driver, and this is his first experience in the courts. From inquiry it appears that the ordinary course of events he would have been out of court by this time. But the lawyers for Miss Mortimer have been able to spar for time and seemingly put the eyes of the law on Murray and keep them off her. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 29.—While playing at 19th and Federal streets on Wednesday, Robert Jones, 11 years, of 1909 Elworth street, was struck by a car. The driver, Ralph Tiero, was held to await the action of the coroner's jury. WORLD'S GREATEST COLORED PICTURE 'HIS MOTHER'S PRAYER' THE CHURCH OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY ROCHESTER NEW JERSEY THE CHICAGO DEFENDER attended as usual: the Thanksgiving spirit existed throughout the day. *Private Alexander and Sergey have visited us last week on furlough. The Intermediate C. E. Society held its Thanksgiving exercises last Sunday afternoon, Mr. Dickman, who recently arrived from France, was the principal speaker. PORT CHESTER NEWS was tendered Miss Helen Boone, 221 N. Virginia avenue, by the members of the Zpengar Club and their friends last Tuesday evening. Among those present were the Misses Mary (Ossie) Loehner, Lena Anna Islay, Angela Derricks, Helen Annie Derricks, James Sawyer, Maynard Derricks, Macao Morris and Walter Kelly. Atlantic City, N. J., Nov. 29. - The Defender is always on sale at Satchers, 27 Michigan avenue; Mathews, 181 Michigan avenue; Oriental Brown avenue; Marjorie, 147 Arctic avenue; Mrs. Humphrey, 1467; Dr. Morris, pharmacy, New York avenue; Clarence Buchanan, 1413 Arctic avenue; Fred Delaune's cafe, Penn, 821 Baltic avenues; A. A. Willett, 1020 Delaware and Baltic avenues; Larkins, Delaware and Baltic avenues; John M. Cobb, well-known members of Lighthouse Lodge, Elks, is visiting New Haven, Conn. * Mrs. W. K. Valentine of Bordentown, N. J., was the first person to visit Indian Avenue. * It was gratifying to the many friends of Roy Roberts, popular moundsman of the Bacharach Giants, to learn of his promotion to the rank of Sergeant at Camp Dix. Valentine, John Robinson, Floyd Bird, Freese, Thur Wilson are also numered among the ranks of the noncoms with the rank of sergeants. * Word has been received from "over there" that Toby Wilson of this city, and member of the noncoms, season has received a commission to the dental corps with the rank of leutenant. * Mrs. Julia Dorsey Scott, secretary of SYRACUSE Syracuse, N. Y., Nov. 29.—Mrs. Milner, Elmira, is here to spend the winter with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Alexander, 305 Taylor street. * Mrs. Bessie Blue Mirror to Seconntown Pa., owing to the presence of Miss Marjorie Frank underwent an operation Monday at the Onondaga Hospital. * Sergt. Joe Brimley returned to Oswego base hospital Friday from a trip to the Sothh. * Mrs. Deondon, Deondon, East Washington street, is ill. * C. H. Vanderpool, Frankfort, N. Y., was here to attend the funeral of Jerry Parker. * The mother of Mrs. Mary Van Evers, 210 West Jefferson street, died at her home, Anderson, Md. Dorothy Anderson, Md. birthday party at her home, 605 Harrison street. * Mrs. Bradshaw, wife of Richard Bradshaw, is ill. * Mrs. Maclede, Walnut avenue, is ill. * Mrs. Wm. Johnson 6159 Washington street, was in the guest of the Mrs. and Mrs. Ruckingham street, Wm. East Washington street, wife of Wm. Crocker, died at the family home Monday. * Mrs. Cooper Eaton spent Sunday in Oswego. REV. CARPENTER TO LECTURE Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 23.—On Thursday evening, Dec. 2, Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter will deliver a lecture on the problems confronting the Race now and after peace has been achieved. He will announce "Mr. Johnson Now." He will announce to the world what the Race should receive from the great war and will discuss the problems facing the Race now and after peace. To take to receive an offer to deliver a pionter, who is a noted piontor or as well as being a brilliant lecturer, is known for his Race devotion. It is hoped no one will miss this opportunity to hear him. The admission is free. Attorney Isaac Nutter, has recovered from a slight attack of influenza. *Beginning Nov. 1, Atlantic City thirst-quenching emporiums will close at 12 o'clock. The order will remain in effect until the war ends. Washin' Moore of the U. S. N. Goo, Washin' Moore of the city for a few days on furfurl visiting his mother. *Mrs. IraB returned to this city from New York, where she had been visiting relatives last Monday noted that she was visiting vision, containing units of men from New Jersey, on the firing line. *At Camp Dix in one unit seven out of twelve sergeants come from this unit can readily be seen that the boys from camp are attending. *During the past week marriage licenses were granted to John Gabbs of 1332 Mediterranean avenue, and Lucinda Saunders, same address; Jerry Sears of 127 N. Tennessee avenue and Stuart E. Tillman Garfield field; Robert Brown, 234 N. Ohio avenue, and Eva Blackman, 234 Rosemont avenue. Jersey City, N. J., Nov. 25,—Unit No. S, Circle for Negro War Relief, will meet at the home of Mrs. Robinson, 18 Jewettie avenue, Monday evening, November 25. We highly recommend the weekly work with 41, who have been putting forth such uniting efforts to add to the comfort of our boys in Camp Dix and Upton. The Thanksgiving dinner given by the religious workers of Unit 47 Sunday, November 25, was held in Camp Dix is only one of the many things done by this worthy organization. It was the purpose of this unit to surprise the Jersey City boys, who are in need of number. But when the ladies are in the camp there were several hundred other boys who were more in need of daintyths than the home boys, who have the good opportunity of returning to the camp and being tripped and was likened to the parable of the five haves and two fishes. The fourth annual annual recital of the CABINET Grafonolas, cash or credit, reasonable terms. Full selection of latest Records and Music Rolls. 655 LENOX AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Corner 143d St Reproduced from a $500 oil painting. Sentimental, Patriotic and Religious. Extra large size. Price 75c, or for $1 we will forward you an agent's outfit. We guarantee to refund your money if not satisfied. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Nov. 29. - A most pleasant surprise was given by George Magill, the efficient chef of Wanda Inn, at his residence, 8 Pershing avenue, on last Wednesday evening. The occasion was the birthday of Mr. Magill, and many beautiful presents were received, showing the popularity of the young chef. A collation was served to the hostess, after which the guests departed. The many happy returns of the day. Those partaking of the festivities were Mr. and Mrs. George Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford McGerald, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar May, and Mrs. Sylvan Jacklin, Mr. and Mrs. Vicki Willingham, Mrs. Effie Anthony, Mrs. Linda Cronin, Mrs. Grace Deyne and J. O. Joyner. * Mrs. J. K. Lewis has often confined to her bed for several days. * The dancing class of Madam Windfield has reopened for the winter; classes every Tuesday evenings. * Dancing academy last part over Thursday evenings. * A very successful clam chowder supper was given at the residence of Mrs. Oliver Cookey, 26 Pershing avenue, for the benefit of the rally fund of Ebenezer Baptist Church. A short interesting program was given and a neat sum realized. * We are glad to have the Rev. B. Brown has just recovered from a recent illness of several weeks' duration. * Supply Sergent Wilson C. Johnson and Corporal 'Carence T. Anderson of Camp Dix, N. J., spent the week-end with relatives in Poughkeepsie. * Members of the Smith Street Apt. 1, B. Brown has a new rally which promises to be big success. Dr. Allen of Zion is a wideawake minister and a good worker. * Rev. L. B. Brown was pleasantly surprised on his birthday, Monday, Nov. 18, by the members and friends of the Rev. A. short musical program together with dainty repast, was enjoyed by all. The host was a recipient of a number of useful presents. Students' musical class under the chairmanship and instruction of William Gatewood and J. M. Rolls, will hold its recital Friday, December 6, at columbus hall, corner Ocean and andymall, the "Black Billy Sunday" of Baltimore, the "Black Billy Sunday" of Baltimore, Md., will hold a revival at Bethel A. M. E. church, of which Rev. A. C. Saunders is pastor. * The United War Campaign, under the direction of Dr. William Riley, is progressing rapidly. All of our excellent reports. * All notes for this section can be given to J. J. Graves, also subscriptions and advertisements. ELEVATOR KILLS GIRL ST. LOUIS, Mo. Nov. 29.-Miss Luna Bailey, who was employed at the American Hotel as an elevator operator, was found dead at the bottom of the elevator shaft last week, according to reports. Her head and according to reports, crushed it is thought that the faintest injury she stole while the elevator was ascending. The body was shipped to New Bern, Tenn. her home, for burial. YONKERS Yonkers, N. Y., N. W. drive has been thousand dollars h. Yonkers. This is a for the size of the drive. We are much few who took care of the white man, rath to our headquarters, money was turned ov mittee by our white fr. Thanksgiving week and we thanked for On day we served to poor people, at Mes church. Rev. S. W. Sm. the funeral of Mrs. Dummized from the Zion A. Friday afternoon. Mrs. the pastor of most of life in Yonkers M. Jackson was called to J. last Sunday to see hi who is quite ill. * The servi shah Baptist church were attended on last Sunday, the rain. There were the sign. Coal Rattie Day Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 29—Las day was a week before, A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. D. She pastor. Speakers of the day were C. M. Jones, Rev. J. Manning and Alexander. Both members and f contributed largely, so no one fear freezing at St. John's this Reception at Lincoln Settle Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 29—(on day evening, Dec. 5, a reception dance will be given at the Linc lement, 105. Fleet place, in unusuals of the "Popular Tree THE GREAT Indol Hair Grease Our method of treating the hair with HOT OIL gives most surprising results (to both MEN and WOMEN) SPECIAL OFFER As a continuer we will send you pre- paid 1 jar Greaser, 1 bottle Anzollo Oil Tonicle, 1 bottle Glossine--ALL FOR ONE DOLLAR and YOUR ADDRESS. Learn the INDOL system of HI Culture for $15; regular price $ Send for free booklet. INDO LABORATORIES CORPN. 2257 7th St, New York BUCKEYE STATE Rev. Charles preached at John's church Tuskegee meeting at the P. Pooon. * There was the recent report 'Uskegee Institute 'ate Mrs. Russell Queen was very friends on East sek. * Mrs T. J. loved to her home come gathering post of the "du" will be 5. 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The had been on the sea four four for France when the ar- sistle was ordered the regiment's re- heated United States at once received in Chicago Monday and were met by the Red sey paraded the South Side given a grand ovation by and brooks the Winds City, N. Brooks the Forest, for at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, last 46th street, Dr. C. Z. D. D., pastor of the A. M. E. chin in Gary, Ill., filled the St. Paul's with much credi- ce of the pastor, Rev. E. was attended conference and year, Rev. Gaines is $12,324,000,000 The Greatest of All Fortunes Awaits You Help us and you will get yours. We want to build some more plants to treat and refine this $12,324,000,000 worth of OIL Shale owned by the Imperial Oil and Shale Refining Corporation. The Shales contain 50 by-products that have been approved by the government. This Company owns enough Shale land to produce 10,000 tons a day for at least 135 years to come. The element of risk is entirely eliminated, which renders the investment a safe and sound manufacturing business proposition that offers unlimited fortune to those who desire to invest. We are offering, subject to immediate advance in price or withdrawal from the market without further notice, a part of 500,000 shares at 25c per share, all cash or four equal monthly payments. Not less than 100 shares will be sold-on installment plan. For all cash you may buy 50 shares and up. "The Colored Race must solve its own problem. When men are willing to die for their country they should receive from that country all the privileges granted the whites." He declares during the coming reconstruction days our people will be reinvited to be many customs applying to the treatment of the 'colored people will be changed," Mrs. J. L. Fettiford, Oberlin, O., was guest of Mrs. Scott of East 2nd street, last week. "Miss Mary Washington, East 36th street, is missing in the collection of the revenue," Mrs. Marnie Gates, East 103rd street, is visiting her brother, Pete Lucas, in Windsor, Canada. "Mrs. Finnie Suggs, public school teacher, has been assigned to Murray Hill School. 'A very M. A. M. Mission, Rev. James J. Price, pastor, holds services at 2613 Central Avenue, the home of the order of the Mission. Alliance, which is worshipping in its new home on East 26th street near I as school. 'Miss Maggie Women, of the P. W. A., was able to resume her studies at the Normal Training School last week. Her son is never at the same time. Her "T Suges" Guests at Central Hotel: John Stewart, Detroit: George Allen, Chicago; L. Williams, Oberlin; Mr. and Mrs. Beckett, Toledo; W. A. Pickett, Detroit: George M. Alkers, Kyvin, Thurman Jernurcan. Camp St. John-Arthur Station. Detroit: W. Wallace and George L. Roberts, Astaubau; D. Doc Dyson, Newport, O.; Earl Levi, Elyria; A. Collins, Chicago; A. Schumann, Youngstown; W. Hudson, Tucson; Susie Young, Barber-Harlan Brooks and Thomas Ken-Euth, Pittsburgh; Wm. C. Meekin and Euth Shak, New York; L. Robert, Edwards; and G. R. Limes; D. T. Mrs. Anna Peterson, 2265 E. 3rd street, was hostess to the Women's Mite Missionary Society Monday. At the meeting of the "National League" held at William Turner's 221 East, East, East, last week Monday evening, the following yearment officers were elected: Ernest P. Jackson, president; Sidney R. Thompson, vice-president; O. J. Dyson, secretary; Albert Carr, assistant secretary; Henry Brock, treasurer; William Turner, assistant treasurer; chair of committees for the pre-war sumptuous chonern. The "College Club" minstrels under the auspices of the Young Men's Sedulous Club are progressing nicely under the direction of J. W. Noble, musical director, Ford Crory, Bigging Dewitt, Ryan and Phillip. In White, he has considered the training of Denver, the other cities of the west, are among the stars to appear at Engineers' Hall December 9, Herman Reese, 3519 Central Avenue, is president of the Club. Dean Kelly Miller of Howard University speaks at "Cory"s church this Friday evening. Mrs. Antoni Veller, Xenia, Ohio, is spending the Thanksgiving of holiday with her parents. Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Jackson, "Allen League" will hold a mid-week service in St. John's church December 11, the purpose of which will be for the members to be better acquainted with each other. A program will be held on Friday, Miss Ennia Howell of the P. W. A. returned from Gullipolis Sunday. "John Edwards, baritone, and Richard Cheatham, pianist, are teaming with great success." The titles of their books are "The Absolutely Soaring and What Is Is," their work is almost entirely original. Oscar Blair and Selby Minor are members of Central High football team. "Ralph Blue and Welcome T. Blue, Jr., returned last week from Wilberforce Univerity," the former is a popular local athlete. "A Harlem House of Sports, Bertha Blue, Miss Ligillo, Morrow Dr. E. M. Grant, Dr. J.T. Suggs, Messrs. J. L. Jones, Samuel Lockett, J. C. Lightburn, and Dr. R. F. Rucker compose a committee on education which is to present a program at least quarterly time. The value of progress and achievements of Mr. Race, etc. Watch for announcements. "Straighter Bros. report the following deaths: Charles Johnson, 32, 2508 East 40th street, shipped East 101st street, 53 years: Thomas Benham, 42, 2667 East 32nd street: Charlotte Green, mother of Miss Clem Green, 7314 Quincy avenue. *Mrs. Joe Payne, wife of the late Joe Payne, has been a friend of Mrs. Alwhere she paid her last respect to her lately deceased husband. At the time of his death they were residing in Cleveland. Mrs. Payne feels grateful to the many friends who were so kind during her husband's illness. His wife was a great surprise to his many friends, who was a part of the Defender. Mrs. Payne has the sympathy of the Defender. Ernest P. Jackson a Benedict Ernest P. Jackson, the popular drug-gist, was mainstay of the Walker of Bibsee, Ariz. Wednesday by Rev. J. S. Jackson, father of the groom. Mrs. Jackson, a native of the well known mining town in the far west, is of most attractive personality and wishes to be heard welcomed by her neighbors. They will reside in their home on East 92nd street. The Defender wishes the couple abundant happiness. Mrs. Jackson spent several days in Chicago as guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cowan, on a cruise on route to Cleveland. * The design of the chairchard Buchanan, wife of George Buchanan, Independence Road, last week Monday, and Mrs. Charlotte Green, mother of Mrs. Clem Green, Ph. G. clerk, Ernest P. Jackson's pharmacy, Sunday, March 16th. The entire community. Both were loved by hosts of friends. Both families have the sympathy of the Defender. * As we go to press we learn the annual reception for ladies of the Caterers' association. Tuesday was a tremendous success. Full. Miss Bertie Reed, daughter of Col. and Mrs. J. E. Reed, has been ill. * According to steps to be taken by the Federated Churches and the Ministers' Alliance many unnecessary missions are to be eliminated. It is said W. R. Reed general, secretary of the Nero Welfare Association, is father of the movement. P. W. A. $50,000 Building Opened The Phillis Wheatley Association beautiful building at Central avenue and East 40th street, was opened formally to the public Tuesday evening, when the purchase was purchased through the uniting effort of the retary. Miss Jane E. Hunter at a cost of $50,000. Improvements and alterations have been made and new furniture installed at an additional cost of $10,000. The financial count of which will appear next week. Miss Elizabeth Marshall, while convalescing from a recent operation, saw fit to spend those pleasant hours at the P. W. A. "Dan Cupid" began his first commutes among the girls of the P. W. A. the financial Miss Hattie Davis, who was quietly married to Russell Holder. "Colored Girls' Industrial Club" of the May Company have their regular meetings at the P. W. A. every night. At the launch, the president, Mrs. Lena Brown, introduced a new game called "Postman." Everybody had a most hearty laugh and a most enjoyable time. Letters are being daily received from F. W. A. and the president, comedienne of the club keeps everybody "roaring," making it almost impossible to transact business. Private Paul Flagg Dies The Defender reporter called at the home of Mrs. Ida Long, 2928 Scovill avenue, and found her almost distracted from grief over the telegram received from the war department announcing the death in France of pneumonia of her son, Private Paul Flagg. 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Lewis, 50 East 33rd St. $2.00 10th Prize—Mrs. Mayne Clinkscale, 3641 South State St. $1.00 Booby Prize—Miss Dorothy Cadozze, 5329 South Wabash Ave. $1.00 In case of this duplicate prize will be awarded. MRS. LOLA E. GRAYSON, Scalp Specialist And to the Negro, for Wh GREAT SPEECH COL. ROSCOE CONKL MADE AT 8TH REGIMENT ARMORY, CHICAGO First Time the Case for Negro NOW READY, PRICE 25c 8TH REGIMENT ARMORY, CHICAGO, NOVEMBER 26, 1918 First Time the Case for Negro Ever Stated NOW READY, PRICE 25c, NO STAMPS A PICTURE OF THE 8TH REGT. OR 370TH INF. OF THE RACE, ready for framing. Each man can be seen plainly as they make ready to go to the front to fight to make the world FREE AND EQUAL. EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE ONE. Given with the following books: Dunbar's Complete Works and Poems (429 pages, cloth); $2: Progress and Achievement of the 20th Century Negro (400 pages, cloth); $1.35. Send all money orders to: And still the light for first place in the Defender's prize contest goes merrily on. Each week finds many new contestants in the field, which shows the keen interest that is being taken in the contest. It will be noted that the eleven boys who are now in the lead have made record breeding sales, but there are many others close on their trail and should be slacken up for one week their places will be gone. They are never after owing to the limited space in our paper, publish only the names of the eleven boys or girls the lead, the final scores, each instant book published at the Judges-Revolt Against Police Cruelties Every so often prisoners are brought before the bar of justice who have been forced into making confessions through the brutality of the police. So disarm has this practice become that Judge Kavanaugh and judge Brentano recently ordered an investigation. It seems that it has been the practice of the police to be kick and maltreat a suspect until sheer defense the poor wretch admits to anything for the time being to the cruelties. While it is well understood that the criminal class will resort to all legal methods to save their own neck, it should also be patient that many innocent people are jailed before the bar of justice to answer in a crime they never committed. The word justice should mean fair play, but sorry to say it does not always. So many charges are purely and simply "frame ups" that no man, no matter how innocent, cares to take a chance of getting what is rightfully due him. No blackmailing policemen the shyster has commonly found in large cities prevails in many instances justice being carried is. It is gratifying to know that these eminent judges have taken this matter up and are sitting to the bottom these charges that hundreds of poor unfortunates can attest of being absolutely true. An Interesting Letter SIXTH ARMY CORPS, France. Oct. 25, 1915. Dear Dr. Bentley—Here in a zone of the advance where I am commanding officers, I detached battalion I send through you a greeting and a message of good will to the friends in Chicago and elsewhere who have in common. With Colored troops defending the line on all sides of me I feel a new kinship with them and the cause of democracy. With kindest regards for yourself, believe me, Corridally. J. E. SPINGARN. Major of Inf. U. S. A. This letter addresses you. Bentley carries a message that are all glad to hear. Major Spingarn has always been a true and loyal friend and a firm believer in the possibilities of our people. Dynamics 1930 FREE of the contest. It is expected that the last few weeks will bring changes in the list of top notchers, so the spirit of "I will" seems to dominate. We must at this time thank the public for best wishes generously, and we are the citizen of the city who generously contributed the prizes feel amply repaid even at this early date for the part they played in teaching business acumen to the younger generation. JOHN FRAZIER 2517 Wabash avenue ..... 1,600 JULIEN JOHNSON 706 E. 42d street ..... 548 PAUL RAPHAEL JOHNSON ..... 456 MILFORD REED, 21 E. 33d street ..... 347 ROBERT LANDRUM, 3524 Wabash avenue ..... 328 SUMNER WEBSTER. 644 Eberhard ..... 302 RENE PAJAUD, 1015 Federal street ..... 300 CARL HARRIS, 3620 State street ..... 288 ALEXANDER KENDALL, 3209 Rhodes avenue ..... 276 ARTHUR TURNBO, 6541 Langley avenue ..... 253 MELVIN LAWHORNE, 1758 Evans avenue ..... 250 John B. Chillady Coming On Wednesday evening, Dec. 15, at Wendell Phillips High School, 33th and Prairie avenue, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold its annual meeting to which the general public are cordially invited. The association has secured a R. Shidley (white), executive secretary, who will be held in New York city and who will be the principal speaker. He will bring to us story of achievements of the association during this war time period. The chicago branch will also have speakers of note from this city together with a very fine musical program. The plans for opening a central office there in chicago will be laid before the public where cases of discrimination can be reported. They are also planning six meetings during the coming winter so that the people may come in closer touch with the organization and its workings. The N. A. A. C. P. is the one uplift organization that every man, woman and child of our blood should be identified with. It lives solely to fight our battles. If you are not a member enroll today. It is not a matter so much of the money as your personal interest, and its welfare is your welfare. Soldier Called Home Sergt Thomas J. Reid, Camp Dix N. J. was called here to attend the birth of his wife, Mrs. Willie F. Reid, 123 Easlton who was stricken with paralysis two weeks ago. Mrs. Reid is the sister of Mrs. J. O. Preman, 4102 Calmet avenue. HAIR GROWN IN THREE MONTHS Loss-O—A Marvelous Discovery Which Grows Hair in 3 Months Gloss-O will positively promote the growth of the hair in three months, provided it is used according to direc- tions. It has been found that all nor hair troubles, such as dandruff, falling hair, itching scalp, etc., must succumb, and have been completely cured with two or three applications. As a hair dressing Gloss-O is undoubtedly unexcelled. It makes the hair soft and glossy, and for straightening the hair it has no equal. Give Gloss-O a three months' trial; it will surprise and delight you. Mrs. Lola G. Grasson, the co-founder of the fracturer of this wonderful Hair Grower. Send 60 cents P. O. order and a jar will be delivered to your address by parcel post. MRS. LOLA E. GRAYSON, 3424 South Park Ave. Chicago, Ill. Send 80 extra postage. What Did He Fight? PEECH BY INKLING SIMMONS E AT CHICAGO, NOVEMBER 26, 1918 for Negro Ever Stated E 25c. NO STAMPS Mrs. Emma Drakeford Files Bill for Separate Maintenance Mrs. Emma Drakeford bus filed a bill in the Circuit Court of Cook County for separate maintenance from her husband, Edmund R. Drakeford. The bill charges indemnity, desertion and cruelty. Both Mr. and Mrs. Drakeford have long been residents of Chicago and are well known. Mr. Drakeford is a mail carrier and a member of the Appomattox Club. On the 23d day of November, Mrs. Drakeford was successful in winning the interment order directing Mr. Drakeford to pay to his wife the sum of $12 each and every week thereafter as alimony, and the further sum of $50 to be paid for attorney as temporary solicitor's fees. Mrs. Drakeford is being represented by Attorney Alva L. Bates. Boys Tell Manson "Good-Bye" David M. Manson, the genial traffic manager of the Ohio Iron & Metal Co. is nothing if not a "pace setter." The boys of the "gang" often frown because of the pace "Dave"—as they all call him—sets, but he is a "good guy" who can't keep up him get away with it. Dave Furniture—to say nothing of others—has been very kind to Manson. The boys, including 'Ol. Wm. R. Cowan, grinned and bore it when Manson moved on Michigan avenue, when he got his Cadillac Eight and when he took his week-end at Idlewild and other resorts. But they learned the other day Dave has really gone beyond reason. He has gone horse-back rides in Jackson and Washougal Parks, and they are all saying, "Good-bye, old scout." The "gang" says it can't keep up. To Open Sewing Rooms The article in last week's issue of the Chicago Defender referring to a third first aid class to be formed at Olivet Baptist church by Dr. Mary F. Waring was in print. The class will not be formed at the masa and will have its meetings at Provident hospital, as have been the other two classes. However, the Red Cross auxiliary, of which Dr. Waring is chairman, is holding meetings and is preparing room for the Baptist church, initially, to the public to come each evening in the week and assist in reclaiming soldier's garments and sewing refugee clothing. Insurance Company Organized The insurance department of the state of Illinois has approved the articles of incorporation and granted license to the Underwriters' Mutual Insurance Company. The home office is being elegantly fitted up at 2 East 131st street, Chicago, IL. II. The company will write life, health and accident insurance. The officers and promoters of the company will be William H. Lartham; president; William H. (Billy) Vice president; J. H. Bowser, vice president; Wm. J. Wright, treasurer; C. Shelby, secretary; John Willmore assistant manager. Revs. Wilson and Jones Efted News. Wilson and Jones Peter Nearly two hundred persons attended a reception given in honor of the new pastors of Evanson, Rev. J. A. Jones and Dr. Robert E. Wilson, the former of the Second Baptist church and the Ebenezer M. E. Church. The rooms of the Y. M. M. Church were beautifully decorated and very appropriate welcoming addresses were made. Refreshments were served and a very cordial greeting extended to these new ministers, both of whom are doing fine work in the city of Evanson. Visitors from Detroit F. (Pat) Cary, Detroit, Mich., and S. N. Adams of the same city paid Chicago a visit this week. Mr. Cary is connected with the city railway of Detroit and one of the substantial citizens of that place. Mr. Adams is interested in the fate of late Adams, who at one time was a critic on the Chicago Defender. Mr. Adams will spend a week here and will leave for Florida. Mr. Cary will spend a month in this city before returning. They paid the Defender office a visit. Visitors from New York Mrs. H. C. Alexander and Miss Laura E. Mickens of New York City, sisters of Mrs. Charles Ecton, 3948 Indiana avenue, are in Chicago on an extended visit. Mrs. Alexander has been very active in war relief work among our friends, and says that boys are coming into the metropolis in large numbers, and are being looked after splendidly by the people. Mrs Ecton is the wife of Capt. Charles Ecton, formerly of the regular army, now in France. Dairy Lunch to Use Girls Very shortly the patrons of a certain chain of dairy lunch rooms in the Chicago loop district will be surprised to see girls from the South Side blossoming out from behind the counters where formerly they had been used simply to pick up soiled dishes left on the floor. The gretti Chocolate Company will also use girls as salesmen in one of the State street stores. Mrs. M. French Dead Mrs. Mary French, wife of Martin B. French of the Chicago police department, died on Tuesday morning at her home, 3305 Forest avenue. Influenza was the cause. The deceased was years of age and a native of Kentucky and lived in Chicago since her marriage, fifteen years ago. Annual Hoosier-Buckeye Pilgrimage Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Hunter, 2353 Fulton street, have returned from their annual pilgrimage to their native home Richmond and other points in Indiana and Ohio. Mr. Hunter one of the oldest emplores in point of view on the Northwestern Railroad and is highly esteemed by that great system. OIL, MASTER FORTUNE BUILDER Big Things in Oil Are Coming Quick! The Oil Industry is increasing at a tremendous rate. Vast fortunes have and will be made. YOU will get your part of the huge profits as a reward of workignment in investing. The great- in the world and there is no Cleaner Money than that taken from the ground. You are placing your money safely—Capitol Petroleum is beyond the experimental stage. Each share shares equally in all past, present and future holding of the company. Each share is paid on Oct. 15 per cent dividend to all stockholders on record of will dividends increase. Big production means big dividends. We are going after the gushers. Buy now at 10 cents. Just paid on Oct. 15th 6 per cent dividend to all stockholders on record of Sept. 30th. We are planning to pay a 10 per cent dividend on Jan. 15, 1819, to stockholders of the company, 1818. Stock now 10 cents a share while the allotment lasts. Advance price not less than 25 cents. Send for free; information, including maps, prospectus, bank reference and stockholders' testimonials. 2,240 acres of oil land holdings in Oklahoma. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER IN THE SUBURBS Morian Park Rev. Walden filled the pulpit in the morning and Rev.usher of Evanson in enjoying spiritual growth, and every ornamental piece he brought. The church received a beautiful fire. The church from the splendid choir began the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Hoe. The officers of Arnett Chapel wls to thank the members and friends or their splendid assistance in helpin them raise the fund for their winter soal. Rev. Walden spoke at Harvey, Ill.Sun. Rev. Walden spoke at Harvey, Ill.Sun. the choir of Arnett Chapel sang very beautifully. Rev. Pisher, from Evanspalt Garnett Church and Student of the Northwestern University spoke at Arnett Chapel Sunday evening services. There will be a grand union service. Beth Eden Baptist Church Thanksgiving晚会. Rev. Walden, Mr. and Mrs. Morris celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary Sunday, Nov. 24. The Federal A. c.m at the home of Mrs. Innis Tuesday. Rev. Walden and wife were present and both gave the boys a very special gift. Rev. Walden. Mr. and Mrs. Miles night will be Tuesday. Mrs. Miles nars Mrs. triving of Indianapolis, Ind. will be the guests of Mrs. Lowry Thanksgiving. The Kentucky oyster supper given at the home of Mrs. Innis was a grand success. The Dunbar Literary Society will meet Dec. 2. All are welcome. Mrs. Innis is still at work. William Crockett was visiting his parents Saturday and Sunday. He left Sunday night to go back to Champlain. Englewood Mrs. Quinn Brown and husband have returned to Englewood after several months in Cleveland, Ohio. * St. John Allen Christian Endeavor will have a special program Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. Everybody invited. Mrs. Loyd Stone of the M. C. A. will speak on "Reforms to be Adored Among Girls." The Summer of the National Federation of Women's clubs will speak on "Reforms to Be Adored Among Girls." Other interesting numbers. * Please pay promptly when your Defender is delivered and avoid many inconveniences. Chicago Heights The city is alive. We thank God that the influenza has about gone and the churches are working hard to awaken the people. The A.M. Church is building a new home. We wish them success. *While the Shiloh Baptist church is making rapid progress, 2S have been added under the leadership of Rev. J. L. chappelle. Madame Hutchison Appears on Pro- One of the very prominent features of the program last Wednesday in the lobby of the federal building was the presentation of the great Aria from La Traviata "Ah, Forse e lui" in Italian. Notwithstanding the unfavorable acoustical conditions her rich and beautiful coloratura voice reverberated throughout the corridors to the dome; and when she had finished the continued plaudits of those who had assembled, numbering some 800 people, caused her to respond to several encoces. Madame Hutchison was introduced as the Gall Curci of the Race and as one of the great distinctions of the world on the same program with Madame Fitzin, a star of the Chicago Opera company. Prof. J. Wesley Jones is to be complimented upon assembling such an array of artists as appeared on the several days programs. Monster Musical at "Y Prof. J. Wesley Jones and his famous chorus of 300 singers, composed of twenty of the leading choirs of the city, will give a musical at the "Y" Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. Mr. A. L. Jackson, executive secretary, will be the principal speaker. Admission free by ticket. You can get free tickets from the "Y" or Prof. J. Wesley Jones. Call Seeley 2831. Young Women Plead for Membership The membership drive of the "Young Women's Christian Association is on the first bus, see nothing on Friday, Nov. 19, at 8 o'clock the Y, W. C. A. parlors, 3341 Indian avenue. On this occasion Mrs. M. C. B. Mason will deliver an address on "What a Y. W. C. A. Means to Chicago." Employed by Candy Company Through the branch office of the U. S. Department of Labor located at 5000 State street several women have been placed as candy makers in the manufacturing Co. 5529 Wentworth avenue. Dr. George has charge of the woman's department of the labor bureau. Simmons Returns from Battle Creek Col. Roscoe Conkling Simmons spoke at Battle Creek, Mich. Monday night and returned Tuesday. He left Wednesday for St. Louis, Mo., where he dedicated the new Poro building. Big Opportunity For fifty young men and women. Can earn fifty dollars or more per week in office and field work, apply Public Life Insurance Company, 3902 S. State St. —Advertisement. RAHMAN'S "HAND MAINT" TRAD MARK HAIR GROWER DIRECTORS L. BARMAN Washington, D.C. 1000 N. 42nd St. 1000 W. 42nd St. PRICE: $50.00 The Provident Hospital Post Graduate Medical School of Chicago OPEN ALL THE YEAR OFFERS THE FOLLOWING GOURSES: Clinical Instructions in all departments of medicine and surgery. Clinical and personal courses in eye, ear, nose and throat. ical and personal courses in eye, ear, nose and throat. Special Personal Courses in surgery and gynecology (opening room work included), operative and experimental surgery on cadaver and dog. Practical Laboratory Courses in bacteriology, blood, urine, sputum, feces, stomach contents. Private Courses in any subject desired, besides the private courses in small classes outlined in the book of information. LARGE DISPENSARY CLINICS—TWO HOSPITALS For further information write either Carl G. Roberts, Registrar, or Dr. George C. Hall, Dean PROVIDENT HOSPITAL, 16 W. 36th ST., CARCAGO IN a Metropolitan City of this size, death knocks every thirty minutes as some door. Too often that death not only brings sorrow, but misfortune as well. Let the price you pay for a funeral be a business proposition and you will benefit by it in service, quality and cost to you in dollars and cents. The result of my campaign has built to me one of the largest and most magnificent establishments in the world. A spirit will convince you. Consult me, I can save you Worry. Time and Money. Shipping to all parts of the Country and Automobile Funerals a Specialty. Central Display Rooms and Chapel. Call promptly answered day or night. PATRIOTT WOMEN: It is your duty to use the best of hair care This grow, my hair and it will grow your hair. If you give it a trial. RETAIL PRICE: Hair food, 50c; Temple food, 50c; Pressing, 50c. (100 extra, silver or stamped for mailing) Uncle Eph regrets very much that he will not be able to accept all of the invitations extended to him for Thanksgiving dinner and feels very deeply the pang of regret with come to one who cannot eat with all of his friends. He heaps, however, to announce that if the dear people can rotate them all invitations will be accepted. John W. Lewis, prominent West Side practitioner, spent half hour or so visiting South Side friends on Sunday night—did we say half an hour? Why They Are Thankful Our health editor is thankful for the "flu epidemic"—so was Charlie Jackson. Mrs. Barnett of Pullman fame is thankful that the Pencil Pushers are invited out to Thanksgiving dinner. She says, "I love Joe and Art Codozoe are thankful that the 25th of November isn't the first of next July. Yes, they give us for both places. Soldiers' wives are thankful that they have no had to report to their husbands. They save the check. Frank I. Year—save the check." LE! HE! HE! THIS IS BETTER N VAUDVILLE! Simmons- Oh! you peace jubilee. Clarence Muse is thankful that there is plenty of "make-up" still in the world. Adder Fitts is thankful that he doesn't have to search for the light. Hello, Search Light. Teenan Jones is thankful that the President signed the national prohibition, which gives him an opportunity of going out of business in the regular way. Alderman R. R. Jackson is thankful—if you may say, so—that he won't have to run up the stairs next day. The police department is thankful that Col. Garrity has been appointed chief of police. Long live the Irish. Alderman Louis B. Anderson is thankful that he will be re-elected alderman next spring—maybe. Hon. Edward H. Wright is thankful that is still connected with the Thompson pay roll. Hello, $3,000 with— Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett is thankful that she can still hold meetings. W. D. Neighbors is thankful that he has no more newspapers that A. N. Fields can run for him. We are glad to "chronicle" this. Frank Gillespie is thankful that he has sold 100,000 shares of the Public Life Insurance stock and has his old office back. Jimmie Williams and McFarland, his partner, are thankful they are still the "homeowner" street. Dorothy Franklin A. Doleus is thankful that he can eat his Thanksgiving dinner in "Chi" rather than in the trenches. French papers please copy. Tom Kingston is thankful that the "Chi" has found. Peace he still. George Walker is thankful that the Kashmir can be saved "into me" eash. David Manson is thankful that life is "one grand sweet song" for me people. John Auter is thankful that they don't visit "chicago from Milwaukee every day." John White is thankful that one he turkey will do to celebrate his birthday and that of two of his children on Thanksgiving. Oscar DePriest is thankful that "every little (people's) movement has a man behind it." The "newsies" are thankful that Harrison's is the only restaurant in town where they are not permitted to sell their papers. The museaux is thankful that he can catch slacker now and then—mostly then. Cass Harris is thankful that his reign is near-meanting club boys The Provident Hospital Medical School OPEN ALL OFFERS THE FOLLOW Clinical Instructions in all departmental ical and personal courses in eye, ear, Special Personal Courses in surgery y included), operative and experiment Practical Laboratory Courses in the feces, stomach contents. Private Courses in any subject desi small classes outlined in the book o LARGE DISPENSARY CL For further inform Carl G. Roberts, Registrar, c PROVIDENT HOSPITAL, 16 PETER B. Consult me, I can save you Worry. The Shipping to all parts of the Country and Funerals a Specialty. Central Display Chapel. Call promptly answered day or Ernest H. William KENWOOD 455 Undertaker 5028 and 5030 S. State St. Grow Your Hair by Using Dewberry's Wonderful PATRIOTIC WOMEN: It is your duty to use This grow my hair and it will grow yours if you Secon Ordina c Following their custom limit in any and all n words and deeds which protection of their peo enjoyment of their rig leges, Aldermen Anders son of the Second War the laxity of the police suppressing the repeate property owners in the v Winston, Champlain, Grand borough, city council at its regula Monday, Nov. 25, the fo lution: Whereas, Four bombs v last months have been within the north, bound street on the north, 43rd sr south, Cottage Grove, cust, and Great damage t resulting in the citizens an of both above describe and, "whereas, None of the house outrages have up apprehended by the police. "Whereas, Outrages of tl when frequently commit the culprit or culpits be induced brought to the confidence of the community in the efficient lice department of the City therefore be it Resolved. By the city city city that the perinendent of power is directed to use ev within his power to appreh son or persons guilty of a violations of this character same brought to justice delay. Property Owners A: Property Owners A: A number of delegations a vidual property owners in the referred to waited upon A. Anderson and Anderson, making our protests against the appe- bey sympathy on the part of the regarding the assaults on the p and property of citizens in this viti. The aldermen repeatedly called attention of the general superint Death Claims Mrs. Reagan Death Claims Mrs. Boger Mrs. T. Boger of the second old family in the state of Illinois died 12:20 p.m. in her home in Aurora, IA. Her death at her home severe shock to her many relatives and friends. She leaves three son—Dr. H. H. Boger of Chicago, now Lieut. H. H. Boger, somewhere in France; Dr. Thos. Boger of Milwaukee, Wis., ani Gus Gars, Vars., Ind., and two daughters. Miss Ellen Lake of New York, Race's leading soprano, Boger. She was lord of Aurora, IA. She was a member of the Old Settlers' Club in Chicago and many civic organizations. Loid Lawson Writes Home Loid W. Lawson, 35th infantry headquarters company, now in France writes his wife, Mrs. W. B. Lawson, 3118 Federal street, that if the people of America could be on the soil of Oregon, they would witness the destruction after decoy bombing. Huns they would not hesitate in purchasing theerty Bonds and War Savings Stamps. The Fifth Liberty Loan is sent in February. Oliver Rapport Church to Entertain The Olive Battalion Church, Stist and South Parish Avenue, will entertain Thursday, Nov. 25 (Thanksgiving), at 3 o'clock, in honor of families of the community who have relatives in the United States war service. Rev. L. K Williams, pastor of the church, will deliver an address. Letters will be read from soldiers in the trenches. Patriotic music rendered. Relatives Meet at Rev. Bennett's Reverend Mrs. W. M. Bennett have as their guests Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Baldwin St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. E. C. Williams, North Carolina, and F. W. Batchelor, Detroit. The family had not met together for several years. Hospital Post Graduate School of Chicago ALL THE YEAR BLOWING COURSES: ments of medicine and surgery. Clin- ear, nose and throat, and gynecology (opening room work mental surgery on cadaver and dog. bacteriology, blood, urine, sputum, resired, besides the private courses in of information. CLINICS—TWO HOSPITALS formation write either or Dr. George C. Hall, Dean 16 W. 36th ST., CHICAGO Or As Your Telephone STANCE IMMATERIAL Italian City of this size, death knocks every es as some door. Too often that death sorrow, but misfortune as well. 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University, was died at the institution. street, inter-in- door Lottoe inner home inner. returned to after a very of Mrs. H. W. and daughter, Duney, 441 E. 40th Nashville, Tenn. Bonds of Memphis, died in Chicago Nov. 23 Moon Moors street for a bride while. Mrs. Robert L. Taylor, Desplaines. Mrs. Spent Monday afternoon and night the guest of Mrs. Julius N. Aven- orbly. She returned home Tuesday day. Edgar of Maysville, Ky., was in one city a couple of days last week. the guest of his sister, Mrs. Fred Beard, 6006 Racine avenue. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Peterson, 6022 Aberdeen street, entertained Editor and Mrs. R. S. Abbott at dinner on Monday evening. Mrs. A. Burtt of Atlantic City, N. is-in our city visiting her daughter, s. Ida B. Brown, who is stopping Mrs. D. W. Lawson, 3118 Federal Athia, Patti Brown 4723 St. Ravenue, left Wednesday or St. Louis, Mo., to be the YOU BELIE REMEMBER pleased to spend this hour with the young people. A number of multimedia resources of the country will de- stars will appear on the program. You enter an address before the Young are invited. PARK AVENUE C. M. E. CHURCH People's Lyceum, Grace Presbyterian Church Sunday, Dec. 1. id Mrs. Aaron Malone of the Poro-building, of the Y. W. C. A. gave party at the home of manuel. 6352 Rhodes day night, Nov. 27. Robert H. Hardin, 250 (were married 24 years 4, and celebrated with college of Beauty Culture ng Monday night, Nov. 31st street. fields, assistant city editor, guest of Lucius C. Harper, of the Chicago Defender, at the restaurant Thanksgiving day. He spent two weeks Tenn, and returned to his all return in the spring to business enterprise. S. B. Geiger of Pittsburgh, g in the city as the street sler, 714 E. 48th street to remain for several Brown, Aspen, Colo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. t. 721 E. 48th street. joanist, and Mrs. 4844 Liam violinist, with a saturday evening with Many musicians were it had a delightful time. Chinn, 5430 Dearborn called to Springfield, Ill, cousins Poults, night pent hospital, and Miss it were Saturday guests of ms. Ralph O'Bryant, 53 E. sle Barron, senior nurse at hospital, was called to her Angeles, Cal., on account of of her sister. Trapp is rapidly improving ent, after an operation by Dr. Josetta Huggins, 4345 Vincent- fe of Mr. Huggins of the night, and her friend, Mrs. Ada- brd, 3109 Rhodes avenue, wife wyer Stradford, have been dis- fied from Provident after serious s of brief duration. Both are ly improved. vitations are out for the wedding Jiss Heymannn F. Weatherall, su- intendent of Provident hospital, and officer Harry B. Deas. The marriage will take place Thursday evening, Dec. 18, at the Esther Freer Home for Provident Nurses. Mrs. Maude Mithel, formerly Detroit, Mich., and Hugh Baker will be entertained at dinner by Mrs. A. K. Bristow, Mrs. Emmia K. Bristow, Emma Bristow, Provident nurse. The guests will be intimmittant Thanksgiving visitors. NEWS OF THE CHURCHES SAINT PAUL, C. M. E. CHURCH, 1644 Dearborn street. The pastor was greeted by a full audience Sunday morning. Pastor and members at- tended the quarterly meeting at pow- k Park Avenue, C. M. E. church at afternoon. R. E. B. Hawkins included a good session in the eve- ditions / were made to an Stewartess Board No. 1 in Stewartess Board to our normal session on the thursday night. Nov. 25 the pastors and a host of in attendance. An excel- lence was rendered. Sunday Jackson Rev. W. H. Parker, will preach the con- fidence he will preach the pulpit Degree will fill the pulpit the morning and at the executive service the choir will be at its be for the occasion. The Busy Bee club will hold the fifth "Art and Intellect Hour" hour at 3:30 p. m. you are required to spend this hour with young people. A number of musi- tial stars will appear on the program. You are invited. PARK AVENUE C. M. E. CHURC owner Robey street and Park aven v. A. W. Walls, pastor. Our first interment meeting was held on June Dr. J. M. McCormick with us all day. He reached two excellent sermons. A large number was in attendance upon each service. Something New Louisville, Ky., Nov. 29.—Elder James Webb, Biblical champion for the Race and author of two books under the title of "The Black Man's Part in the Bible Has a New Matter to Bring Before the World," "The War Is Over, the Kaiser Failed." Elder Webb is one of the most remarkable Biblical students in the country. He will leave here for Chicago December 7. STUDENT& WIN PRIZES Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 29.—The boys and girls in the Farm Building and Home King Clubs had a very unique display at the Cimmarrion Valley Fair. The boys had chibits in corn, kaffir, cotton and peanuts. The girls displayed substitute breads, canned goods, eggs, chickens and sewing. Beautiful booklets told the story of the year's work. The children won 21 prizes. This was made possible by the operation of the teachers at the rural schools with the Wm. A. Hill and Harriet* Y. Ashcraft. The children of Central school, Goodnight, of which Miss Leona Mae Tate is principal, won 9 of the prizes. Other teachers whose pupils won are Miss Ada Battle, Miss Osa Campbell, Mrs Maude Overstreet, Mrs. Bertha Verse and Mrs. Sexton. BLEVE IN SIGNS ER THIS ONE SUCGESS' OINTMENT Com- GINAL Skin Ointment as Many fool use over eighty years users. over the country to satual; even Substitutes may be too reliable what you want - the best and Soap. CLUBS AND FRATERNAL At Douglass Center Sunday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p. m., the F pioneer Lodge of the Theosophical Society meets with continued series of lectures in charge of Mrs. Edwin B. Beckwith, entitled "The Races of Men." The concert by the American and Hawaiian Concert Co. is Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 8 p. m., and is. for the benefit of the center activities. Admission is 10 cents. Spanish class Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p. m. Workers Yor King Circle of King's Daughters held the semi-annual benefit with dinner party at the Lexington Social Center, on 31st street. Friends with good success; the proceed are used as a line shower for the room at Provident hospital. The Giles Charity club thanksgiving and peace meeting was well attended last Friday on Forest avenue. When many visitors were present, christmas stockings were placed among the members. The Bothelem Haptist and education will conduct a religious and educational congress at Phi 3rd 3th street, church, Indiana avenue, inclusive, at the week of Dec. 3 ar noted speakers 8 p.m., when man will appear. The Young Ms. Culture Club met the Young Ms. 21 at the home of Mrs. Thursday, Nov. 21. Forest avenue. Patterson among various committees an short period appealed by Mrs. Luh Nacres. A dainty repast was served, by the hostess, after which they adjourned to meet Thursday, Dec. 5, with Mrs. Myra Reeves, 3803 Rhodes avenue. The Gandeumus Club met with Mrs. Louise Adams, 3607 Prairie avenue, Nov. 18. Mrs. Lillian Farmer, 4744 S. Wabash avenue, will entertain the Busy Bee Club Wednesday evening, Dec. 4. A warm welcome to visitors. The Gandeumus Club met with Mrs. Sadie L. Adams Nov. 25. The matinee given by the club at the States was a splendid success, thanks to the many friends of the club. The Utopia Club met Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. at Wrigley Winging, 2234 S. 16th Street, New York. Wrights, 116 college street avenue. Mrs. Jesse Harris, founder of the Mystic Social club, entertained at her residence last Thursday evening in a royal manner. Much interest was was held of the collection of items were as follows: Mrs. Rebecca Hill president; Mrs. Rebecca McLhoyle, secretary; Mrs. Laura Bouey, vice president, and Mrs. Minnie Wright, treasurer. The club supplied four of its members for over there, has Liberty bonds and a good bank account. Next meeting at the president's, 370 E. 37th street. The Volunteer Workers of the Chicago Urban League, organized in the interest of the league's emergency work, will hold a Victory carnival and Christmas sale Thursday, Dec. 5, 1918, from 2 p. m. to 10:30 p. m. Among the interesting features will be the Peace Group, representing the allied nations under the direction of Mrs. Helen Sayre; Winger Victory, Mrs. Antoinette Garnes; Oriental Dancing Girl, Mrs. De Witt Smith; African Ellen Lippens, Mrs. Irene M. Gaines, by the musical Brian Horn, served by the Uniform and Miss Nannie Stray-Cafeteria by League Mandolin Trio. Clover lunch will be served.idence Leaf Club met at the resi-Press, Mrs. Duncan, 2253 Gernon, Clement, L. Jordan. The Clover Leaf being independent of other clubs, dues lots of charity work, looking after poor families, and they contribute largely to the Amanda Smith Home large box was packed at Mrs. Duncan's home for Amanda Smith Home—clothes shoes, thirty-two glasses of juice, twenty jars of preserves and $10 in money. Y. P. LYCEUM SUNDAY son, to meet the church in the place, in the church in the church, in new church, 35th and Minneapolis avenue, at 5 o'clock. Those who did not see the church on its opening or last Sunday should take the opportunity Sunday, Dec. 1. Hoh. Albert George will preside. Mrs. Maud Roberts George will arrange a musical program. This lyeum, today is one of the most successful in the north west and a good program is always given. [Special to the Chicago Defender] Girardeau deau, Mo, Nov. 29.—The local chapter of the Red Cross is making elaborate preparations to send handsome Christmas boxes to every "Cape" boy who is now in service in France or elsewhere in Upper Seas." A committee consisting of Mr. Will Rowan, chairman, Miss. Fannie Nichols, Mrs. Arthur, Mr. George Reynolds and Mr. Albert Oliver has been busy several days making up a batch of those on the other side and have succeeded in finding thirty-one men. The chapter has ample funds in the treasury and the boxes will go forward this week. TO THE PEACE MEET Helens Ark., Nov. 20—The Arkansas Baptist association in its annual con- vention were recently voted to send the vention to president, Dr. E. C. Morris association, Dr. E. C. Morris of this time, "wherever and whenever it Confid, took after the interest of his is he." Raye association will defray his expenses in making the trip. Dr. Morris was re-elected president of the association for the twenty-eighth consecutive year. Something new under the sun. Miss Estella Allen, 3348 State St., chauffeuse, in Dr. George W. Prince's "Hudson Super Six" Model "M," coupe style. Miss Allen recently completed her course at the Charles S. Reese auto school, 10 East 36th St., and secured a position immediately with Dr. Prince. THE SYMPHONY Nora Douglas Holt Many Americans, particularly those of these United States, decry syncopation as typically Negroid and wholly unworthy a place in the temple of good music, however, works of foreign composers are often presented In this country wherein syncopatic treatment is introduced and inconsistent make much of these composers' efforts, unmindful that their logic reduced to a final analysis would be: American syncopation, tahoo—foreign, O. K. "The premiere of Henry F. Gilbert's "Overture on Negro Themes" was received in Boston with lifted eyebrows, not because of the source, but rather the question of thematic worth, while the same work was recently produced London with success and the following musical adaptation by Gilbert's overture received warm concuilms both from our press and from the more important public." Fifth Program At the fifth orchestral program, the second symphony of Henri Rabaud, conductor of Boston's orchestra, contained in the fourth movements, a veritable avalanche of syncopation, with some flat sevenths which made one think he has listened to a "Jazz" band, although at the time he wrote the work, at 893 ragtime was being inspired by the 1839 string band of minstrelsy. Eagerly I scanned the faces of Saturday night's collection of critics for their recognition and abasement of the composer's flight into distorted rhythm, but the general reception of the work indicated a wholly unsuspicious attitude. Judging the entirety of the symphony as well as one can at one hearing, it showed some splendid points, particularly the contigidity of thematic material in relation to the movements. The mathematical balance seemed well, probably due to lack of initialization, but the musical figures were repeated full orchestra over many measures, producing a state of reiteration. Mrs. Aronson Gives Program Though the programmatic note referred to him as a pupil of Jules Massenet, he seems to have absorbed none of that master's virility, however, a composer cannot be accurately judged by one number. Mr. Wesley Kaplun Aronson, the Russian pianist, gave a definite reading of clean, but her second concerto, crisp and cut of her groan may have occasioned this frigidity; and that it was her coming out early was apparent both as to apparel, and first appearance with the orchestra. Roland Hayes of Boston sang . . . the opening of the Poro college in St. Louis Monday evening and Madame Anita Titts Brown on Wednesday. ST. MARK'S LYSEUM Mark's Church Sunday Lyceum Sunday afternoon, Nov. 24. h street and South Wabash ave. and one of the largest crowds of the season greeted Hon. Adelbert H. Burtford, who addressed the life of Wendell Phillips, one of America's foremost anti-slavery advocates. Among many things Mr. Roberts said was, without such men as Wendell Phillips Lincoln would have been an impossibility. The speaker was introduced by Julius N. Avenordorph as one of America's greatest orators. Miss Bratton, chairman of the committee on music, presented an excellent program, which was greeted with a burst of applause as each number was rendered. Mrs. Martha Burtford and her husband, Derek died on especially pleasing duet, "I Feel Thy Angel Spirit." Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, was in excellent voice and rendered her number, "Uma Voce Poco Fa" in a way that demanded an encore. Mrs. Ollie Robinson's reading was well received. Miss Ethel Ward, president, presided. Mrs. Lena James Holt will address the Lyceum on December 8. E.R. Dyson Diamond Broker OFFICE, 29 E. 31ST ST., 2D APT., CHICAGO, ILL. TEL. DOUGLAS 2783 Representing Wm. E. Renich's Jewelry, Watches and Diamonds On Credit. 209 S. State St., Cor- Adams. Wabash 3193. THE WAR IS OVER! Order Your Diamonds for CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW while they are at low prices. All Mail Orders Promptly Attended to. POPULAR HAIRDRESSER AT • ROYAL GARDENS Mme. Rubinette, proprietress of Rubinette Beauty Shop, 3115 Prairie ave., will be at Royal Gardens evenings of Nov. 27th, 28th and 29th, demonstrating and lecturing on hair care techniques, including hair extensions as heat for treating scalp and hair and use of Walker's preparations. Much credit is due this plush little woman, who operated her shop, attestably, by up-to-date business principles. GOOD FORM Calling on Sick When invited to call upon a sick friend the caller should take pains to ask what hour and day is most convenient for the visit. In the sick room take care to move and speak quietly, but do not tip-toe or whisper. Sit near the patient's bed—never upon it. Stay only a few minutes and mention only cheerful topics. Use of the Flag Use of the flag in connection with merchandise for sale or for purposes of advertisement is forbidden by law. It is bad flag etiquette to use the flag as a table cover or to drape a chair or other pieces of furniture. It should never be allowed to touch the ground placed in a position where it might beood seal upon. The War Department has ruled that the emblem shall ever be placed above the United States flag. Even when worn on the dress or coat lapel be careful to place bond buttons or other tokens lower than the flag. MR. AND MRS. HAMILTON ENTER- TAIN Medicine Hat, Alta., Canada, Nov. 29. -Mr. and Mrs. Abe Hamilton entertained Mrs. N. Bell, Winnipeg, who is visiting her daughter here. Mrs. Hamilton, who has always proved herself a charming hostess, served her guests with an eight-course dinner, consisting of spring chicken, which, of course, was pleitiful, as one of her pastimes is poultry raising. Covers were laid for seven and the tables were enjoyed incorporated. The evening was enjoyable, in music, card playing and dancing. A dainty lunch con was served in the "wee small hours of the morning." Every one lefth expressing themselves highly elated over the enjoyable evening spent. Mr. Hamilton, who is now making his home in Canada, residing some years ago in Chicago. Organization at Farson S Organization at Farren School Through the efforts of Miss Isabella Dolton, principal of Farren school, a new organization was formed several weeks ago. Mrs. B. Sayer, president; Mrs. Lawrence Jones, vice president, and Miss Parks, treasurer. They are to be known as the U. S. Branch of "The Red Cross Unit of Farren School." They meet every Thursday at 2 p. m. at Farren and have capable women at the head of their sewing and knitting. These ladies turned in $75.75 to the United Workers' War Fund and have not heard from a number of books, which will be accounted for at their next meeting Thursday, Dec. 5. We take pleasure in announcing Mrs. Lloyd Wheeler had $28 and Mrs. Moseley $22. The ladies also contributed a splendid offering of canned goods, fruit and dry groceries to O. F. Horne. Miss Dolton donated $1,000. Rouline James Lee Studies of Musical Arts PREPARATORY COURSES IN PIANO AND HARMONY PIPE ORGAN PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC VOCAL CULTURE (Azalia Hackley Method) Choruses: Male, female and mixed. (Interpreting American compositions). Classes in sight reading. Children's Department Pupils in the medium grades taught Pipe. Organ. Piano and singing taught children at 5 years of age. Classes in chorus singing. PIPE ORGAN STUDENTS TAUGHT AT KIMBALL HALL 5002 Wabash Avenue Kenwood 4500 Kimball Grand Used Free Dentistry Small charge for material only. Set of teeth, $2.00 to $4.00. Gold Crown, $2.00 to $4.00. Fillings, 25 to 75c. Cut this adv. out, as it will not appear regularly. NATIONAL SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL DENTISTRY 506 South Wabash Avenue THE IDEAL PRESTO FACE CREAM 25¢ ALL DRUGGISTS. T.L. MILLER, N.A.L. LOUISE DAY USING AND MANICURING "FULTO" HAIR 100 Per Cent Quality Plus FOOD is 100 Per Cent Value Plus 100 Per Cent Satisfaction. One box (plain) 50c One box (double Strength) 60c 5c Extra for Postage. Diplomas Given Address: MRS. E. G. FULTON 378 W. Indiana Ave., Apt. 8 Chicago, Ill. COUPON This coupon and $12.50 a $25.00 course and a e System. weeks treatment by mail 60 cents. Mrs. Newell suit of hair in 25 minutes reach-A-Leu bleaches the co money by money order pped envelope for partou JECKEY COLLEGE Chicago AUGUST QUENTHE NET CLEAN of and Cents? PETS AND D EAST THRTY AUTO OPERATE OU Presbyterian Churches A great campaign, in which the church and civic workers of the South Side will play an important part, is just being started by the Presbyterian church in Chicago and the surrounding cities for the promotion of its mission work and its widespread social service and better citizenship activities. Interest of local religious leaders has already been aroused in the advanced program for the welfare of the hundreds of thousands of people living in the congested districts of Chicago and neighboring communities—a program that is expected to prove noteworthy in the history of religious activity in America—and they have indicated their desire that every district participate in this work for the welfare of the community. The first step in the campaign will be the "Victory drive" of Dec. 8 to 15, in which a fund of $75,000 is to be raised among the 104 churches of the Presbytery of Chicago for financing the church's work during the first year of the reconstructive period. On Dec. 8 the drive will be launched in the churches, pastors exchanging pupils and the work of the church presented. The drive is being conducted under the direction of the Church Extension Board, which is Presbyterianism's official representative in ministering to needy fields, upbuilding weak churches and starting new work in growing fields. Dr. Henry Seymour Brown is the new superintendent of the board. A STORY OF THE PAST The scene is laid in Springfield, ill. the time, 1878, the actors four desperate bandits, relatives of a notorious forger and counterlitter who was at that particular time serving a sentence in the Joliet penitentiary. These bandits hit upon a grewsome plan of forcing the authorities to release the prisoner from custody. Their plan was to steal the body of Abraham Lincoln that lay in Oak Ridge cemetery, Springfield. The four men drove to the spot in an old express wagon on a night designed to be especially favorable. It was cold, bleak and rainy. As "murder will out" so, too, the head of the U. S. secret service received a report that the vandalism was to be perforated. In company with eight other federal operatives they secreted themselves about the mausoleum and only after the desperados had pried it open did they attempt to capture their men. The four footers jumped into their wagon and under cover of darkness somehow escaped, only to be captured, however, some three days later. The story has been hushed up all these years through the wishes of Elmer Washburn, recently deceased, who promised Robert Lincoln, son of the great emancipator, that he would not make public the story. So many things, as time goes on, come to light and death of Lincoln that historians and death of Lincoln that historians and death of Lincoln that historians must be issued aditions of his biography must be issued derer to keep abreast of the times, for anything that concerns Lincoln concerns the American public. Dec. 16 he beheralded as the day on which a momentous gathering of our people will assemble at John Wesley A. M. Echard, Jith and Coreoran streets, Washington, D. C., to hold what will be known as the National Race Congress for world democracy. The object of this congress as set forth by the sponsors will be to elect delegates as envoys to the peace congress at Versailles. Those in sympathy are exerting every possible effort to have every state in the Union represented at the congress. Numerous representatives of the people throughout the country signalized their intention of becoming members of the Equal Rights League, though whose effort the congress is receiving its life and vitality. Membership Drive The Young Woman's Christian Association Needs a push. Why not become a member and make it go? We need a Y. W. C. A. like our Y. M. C. A. Become a booster in this dive and make it possible. We are lining up for a big membership campaign. Come to all the meetings and hear the plans. Mrs. M. C. B. Mason, Dr. George Cleveland Hall, Dr. Charles E. Bentley and A. L. Jackson, executive secretary of Y. M. C. A., will deliver addresses. Watch for announcements. First boosters' meeting will be held in the Y. W. C. A. parlors, 3541 Indiana Ave., Friday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. Mrs. M. C. B. Mason will speak on "What a Y. W. C. A. Means to Chicago." Membership fee $1. Men can send in their subscriptions and will be accepted as honorary members. WATCH FOR ANNOUNCEMENT OF OTHER MEETINGS