The Gazette

HISTORY THE STRENGTH RUSSIANS ROLL GERMANS BACK Czar's Forces Are Hotly Pressing Their Advantage in Poland, According to Report From Petrograd. Drop Bombs in Front of the American Consulate, but No One Inside of the Building Is Injured. London, Eng.—The terrific battle in Poland still is in a critical stage. Reports from Petrograd declare that between the Vistula and Warta rivers the Germans have been rolled back and that Russian forces are hotly pressing their advantage. But other advices from Petrograd, relaxed to Washington through London, says a bomb from a German airship fell in front of the American consulate at Warsaw early Tuesday, breaking the windows of the consulate but injuring no one within. This news is contained in a message from American Ambassador Marye at the Russian capital. Several persons in the street in front of the consulate were killed and wounded, but none of them were Americans, it is stated. The incident was regarded here as indicating the proximity of the German advance guard to Warsaw. It is expected here that if Warsaw becomes a battle ground of the German and Russian armies, the American consul and his staff will withdraw to a place of safety. Germans Develop Third Attack. The declarations that the Russian armies have halted the German advance are said to be contained in dependable news reaching Petrograd from the battle front. The Russians, according to these advises, appear to have checked the advance of the German right wing along a line stretching from a point a few miles to the northwest of Lodz to the southwest of that city, at the same time forcing the evacuation of five towns in that locality. In addition to the battle fronts already established, one to the north of the Vistula river and the other between the Vistula and the Warta, the Germans are developing a third attacking column to the south of the Warta. Along this battle front they are advancing from the direction of Valioun. It is impossible to estimate the strength of these three German columns, for the reason that behind the German frontier and a short distance from the rear of these forces there is a constant shifting of troops over the railroad running north and south between Thorn and Cracow. **Russian General Staff Silent.** The Russian general staff is silent as to the reported surrounding of Cracow and the commencement of the bombardment of that position. There are no reports here showing the Russians have approached nearer than 20 miles to Cracow or that they have had sufficient success between Cracow and Czentochowa to make it possible to envelop the city from that side. Gen. Von Hindenburg has about 400,000 men, but if the Petrograd report can be accepted, they have been separated, badly cut up and thousands taken prisoners, so these German forces will require reformation and rest after the severe punishment inflicted upon them following their daring advance into the heart of Russian Poland. SHELLS FLEMISH COAST BRITISH NAVAL SQUADRON STROYS GERMAN SUBMARINE BASE AT ZEEBRUGGE. London, England.—A British naval squadron bombarding the Flemish coast Tuesday destroyed the German submarine base at Zeebruggue. The town is burning in several sections. Six submarines brought to Zeebruggue to be launched in a raid on the English coast have been destroyed in the works where they were being assembled and the ammunition and petroleum stores maintained by the Germans at this port are now a heap of ruins, according to a dispatch from the Rotterdam correspondent of the London Dally Mall. 'Death for All' General Dies. Portdeux, France.—The death of Gen. Stenger, who commanded the 88th German infantry brigade, was reported here. Gen. Stenger figured in the war news late in September when the French war office stated that he had issued an order that no prisoners should be taken; that all who fell into the hands of his men, including the wounded, should be shot. The Germans repudiated this report. Stain by His Nephew. Alton, Ill.—Perry Clark, teamster, thirty-three, shot and killed his uncle, harvey Clark, in a drunken row on the steps of the First Methodist church of Harvey tried to defend himself with a knife when he saw Perry coming with a shot gun. The first shot joke Harvey's hand off. They struggled until Perry reloaded and shot Harvey in the breast. Perry, when arrested, said Harvey abused his father. Harvey had been ejected from Perry's home previously because he did not work. THE GAZETTE REPORTS ON MINE WAR IN COLORADO REPORTS ON MINE WAR IN COLORADO Church Investigator Arraigns Coal Companies for Their Attitude in Labor Troubles in Western State. Says Men and Women Were Thrown Into Prison Without Any Charge Being Lodged Against Them. New York City.—In a report to the commission on the church and social service of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, just made public here, Rev. Henry A. Atkinson, associate secretary, as investigator, arraigns the Colorado coal companies for their attitude in the recent labor troubles in that state. Rev. Mr. Atkinson was sent to Colorado and also to the copper mining districts of Michigan, where there were recent industrial difficulties, by the social service commission of the Congregational churches and the commission of the council of churches and empowered to represent both bodies in his investigation into labor conditions. After reviewing the trouble in Colorado his report says: "The coal companies dominate the politics in those counties, where the mines are located. They have brought about the election of judges, sheriffs, coroners and assessors. They can do about as they please so far as the law is concerned. A mass of evidence was brought out to show that they control the political, social and economic situation. Says Companies Rule. "Jefferson Faar, sheriff of Huerfano county, has been in office for 15 years. He is known as the 'king of Huerfano county'. 'What he says goes'—as one of his admirers put it to me. It is not what he says, but what the coal companies say. These companies have brought about his election as well as that of other officers and they control them. "It is impossible to enforce the law and the courts are practically closed to those who in any way incur the emity of the coal companies, thus economic justice is denied the men through the manipulation of political affairs. Thirty years of such oppression, industrial, social and political, have taught the miners that their only hope is in the unions. "An individual counts for nothing; if he protests he loses his job; if he makes too much trouble he is dealt with by hired gunmen, who are kept at the mines to do the will of the companies and help enforce the law against the workers." Of the actions of the militia, Rev. Mr. Atkinson informed the commission as follows: **Also Control Militia.** "The soldiers were gladly received by the strikers, for they expected they would have some protection, but their hopes were in vain. It soon became evident that the militia was under the control of the coal companies." "Men and women were thrown into fall without any charge being lodged against them and held incommunicado." "The constitution of the state was set aside. The militia met and escorted strike breakers who were brought into the state. The militia, instead of aiming to maintain order and secure justice, was used to break the strike. Special attack was made upon the Ludlow colony, it being the largest in the district. "There were 900 people living there, 272 of them children, 21 having been born during the winter. There were 21 nationalities, and yet they lived in peace. It was this colony against which the militia, including the mine guards, directed their fire on April 20. A number of the inhabitants were killed and the tents were destroyed by fire. "In the investigation following the Ludlow battle it was shown that many of the militia who were receiving pay from the state were at the same time in the employ of the coal companies as guards, thus they were receiving double pay. They were really employees of the companies fighting in the name of the state." Siegel Gets Pen Term. Genesee, N. Y.—Henry Siegel, former merchant and banker, was found guilty of a misdemeanor in obtaining credit on a false showing of his resources. He was sentenced to serve 10 months in the Monroe county penitentiary and to pay a fine of $1,000. Siegel may not have to serve his jail sentence. Justice Clark deferred it until the second Monday in June, 1915, and told Siegel that if he kept his promise to make a substantial payment to the depositors in the Siegel bank the court "would take due notice of the fact." Rewarded for Saving Girl, Montvilles, Conn.—A bequest of $75,000 is the reward given Henry A. Bolles of this place for saving a little girl from drowning in the Thames river 28 years ago. The girl was the daughter of a Mr. Trumbull of New York city, and had fallen overboard from her father's yacht. Mr. Bolles, a boatman at that time, said Monday he remembered her father asking his name, but he heard nothing more from him. Mr. Trumbull died within the past two weeks. ESTABLISHED AUGUST 25, 1883 AND ISSUED EVERY WEEK ON TIME SINCE. CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, NOV. 28, 1914. PRESIDENT WILSON'S LETTER. Chief Executive Sends Warm Note to Head of Headquarters Society. President Wilson's attitude toward constructive work among colored people is admirably shown in his very recent letter to Major Robert R. Motton, president of the Negro Organization society of Virginia. The letter was read at the Norfolk meeting of the society. President Wilson said: "I have been very much interested in the accounts I have heard of the work you are attempting to do through the instrumentality of the Negro Organization society and feel that you are to be especially congratulated on the deep interest which has been manifested by the white people of Virginia and the south in the plans now maturing for the betterment of conditions among the Negro people. "I think one of the happiest circumstances of recent times is this co-operation between the white people and the Negroes in the south in intelligent efforts to advance the economic success and comfort of the Negroes and put them in a position where they can work out their own fortunes with success and self respect. "I wish I might attend the meeting at Norfolk in person, in order to express my interest and sympathy, but I cannot. I hope you will feel at liberty to read this letter to the meeting Sincerely yours. "WOODROW WILSON." SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS TO MEET IN BIRMINGHAM Alabama Metropolis Awarded 1915 Session of Influential Religious Body. Nashville, Tenn.—Among the important Items transacted at the recent meeting of the national Baptist publishing board was the awarding of the 1915 session of the Sunday school congress to Birmingham, Ala., to be held June 19-14. Close and spirited was the contest among Memphis, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, New York city and Birmingham. There were several meetings of the board held, with numerous conferences, together with telegraphic communications with some of the cities, before the officials could decide the winner. The result of Birmingham's victory at the conclusion of the meeting was announced by the Rev. Henry A. Boyd, the congress secretary, who stated that Birmingham had won because she started in time, having allowed her invitation, which was extended last year, to go over for this year and be repeated for 1915. While the meeting was in session at Beaumont, Tex., last June the ministers conference of Birmingham telegraphed its invitation. The meeting in 1915 will be the tenth annual session of this gathering of Sunday school workers and is expected to draw largely from all sections of the United States. The Beamont meeting drew from twenty-eight states and had an attendance of about 2,500. It is understood that the Baptist ministers' conference of Birmingham, Rev. J. W. Goodgame president and Rev. J. D. Kent secretary, with the Mount Vellirin Baptist association, of which Birmingham is a member; Rev. S. M Hall, moderator, and the Alabama Baptist state convention, Rev. J. H. Eason president, have appointed a committee already to begin work. This committee has met and organized as follows: J. W. Goodgame, S. M Hall, T. W. Walker, W. L. Boyd, J. H. Kelly, chairman, and J. D. Kent, secretary. The date of the 1915 congress will be from Wednesday, June 9, to Monday, June 14, inclusive. There are eight departments or sections of this Sunday school movement, which represents 25,000 Sunday schools and 1,500 000 scholars. The officers are Revs. R. H. Boyd of Nashville, director; C. H. Clark, chairman, and Henry A. Boyd, secretary. In connection with the meeting this year it is announced that the boy endets will hold their second annual encampment. Virginians Hold Annual Reception. The Society of the Sons of Virginia held its seventeenth annual reception at Summer hall in Brooklyn, Wednesday evening, Nov 18 under favorable circumstances. The organization has increased in both membership and finance during the year and exerts a wholesome influence in the community. It is composed of men from most all sections of the old dominion and has done much good during the years of its existence. The annual reception of the society is always a big event in the social, mutual benefit and secret so clecty cities of Brooklyn. Women's Auxiliary Convention Meets. The women's auxiliary to the New England Baptist missionary convention recently held its seminal meeting at the Mount Olive Baptist church in New York. Mrs. E. R. Holland, the efficient president of the auxiliary, provided. Plans for the next annual meeting which will be held in New York next June were formulated and contributions for missions and education were considered. Knights of Pythias to Erect New Hall. The Knights of Pythias of Louisville, Ky. have decided to erect a conducional structure at a cost of $25,000. The new hall is already in course of erection. It will contain ample room for offices and a section for a theater, with a seating capacity of 600. It is conveniently located in the business part of the city. Reports at Educational and Missionary Gathering Show Remarkable Work of the Denomination Along Many Lines of Endeavor—Notable Career of the Rev. Dr. Richard Spiller. BV GEORGE E. KING Wilmington, N. C.-That the Afro American Baptists of North Carolina are making splendid progress in their activities for the uplift of the race was strikingly demonstrated at the recent meeting of the great Baptist educational and missionary convention of this state, held at Hamlet, Dr. A. W. Pegues, president; Dr. C. S. Brown, corresponding secretary; Dr. E. E. Smith, secretary. The progress made by this denomination within recent years has been pleasing. The Baptists number over 200,000 communicans in this state. They are supporting over twenty secondary high schools and academies. The Baptist ministerial state organization was presided over by the Rev. R. Spiller, LL. D., pastor of the Central Baptist church of this city, as pres REV. DR. RICHARD SPILLER. Ident. He is among the recent accessions to the Baptist ministry of this state. He has pastored at Edenton, Concord and his present charge, and at each place his work has been very profitable to the people. No man has done more for the material, intellectual, moral and religious uplift of the people than he in the respective communities in which he has resided. His first charge was Bristol, Tenn., where he was also principal of the public school. His next charge was the Bank Street Baptist church in Norfolk, Va., which he acceptably filled for nine years, during time 000 persons were baptized into the fellowship of the church, a large church debt was canceled and $2,000 was left in the treasury of the church. The Calvary Baptist church of Norfolk, Va., was organized by him as a mission. It now has one of the largest congregations in the south. The Queen Street Baptist church in Norfolk was organized by him with three members. He pastored this church for about four years, purchased the building lot at a cost of $3,500 and erected a church building for $4,000. In 1887 Dr. Spiller resigned the pastoral charge of the Queen Street church and accepted the call to the First Baptist church, Hampton, Va., where he labored successfully for seventeen years. He canceled a mortgage debt of $3,000, completed the building and baptized more than 1,000 into the fellowship of the church. He organized the People's Building and Loan ussification of Hampton and presided as president of it for fifteen years, during which time more than 200 houses were built for our people, besides lifting a number of mortgages. This has grown to be the strongest local or organization among our people. He also founded the Spiller academy, out of which grew the Tidewater institute that is now located in Northampton county, Va. He was instrumental in bringing into existence the Hampton Supply company that was successfully operated in the city of Hampton, with Mr. F. B. Banks as manager. He organized the Building and Loan association of the city of Newport News, Va., which is still in operation and is being managed by the Hon. J. T Newsome. In North Carolina he organized the Twin City Building and Loan association of Winston Salem, and he is a friend of Professor Atkins, president of Slater institute. He is also interested in the Workingman's Building and Loan association of Wilmington, N.C., of which Dr. F. W. Awant is president. Dr. Spiller is a man of influence push and energy, and as a thinker preacher and pastor he has but few equals. He has graced some of the leading pupils in this country of both races. The leading Baptist paper of Virginia, the Religious Herald, says "Rev. Dr. Spiller, educated by Dr. Corey, is probably the ablest colored minister in the state." Dr. Spiller offered the resolution which brought into existence the Virginia seminary at Lynchburg, Va. Spokesman For League Says He Treat- ed President Respectfully. In-Justice in William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, and for the benefit of the general public we print the following personal statement of Mr. Trotter, whose remarks on segregation in the government departments at Washington stirred President Wilson at a hearing in the White House on Nov. 12. Mr. Trotter emphatically denies that he said anything offensive to the president in his speech nor included anything offensive in his manner while addressing President Wilson. Editor Trotter says: "As we left the president," said Mr. Trotter. "I told him I was very sorry if he still considered that I had offended him. The president smiled and said, 'Oh, we'll call it all right.'" "When we came out our delegationcaucused in Secretary Tumulty's room as to what we should say for the newspapers. I told the newspaper men briefly about the conference, merely describing it as a warm affair. "I had gone outside the White House when Mr. Tumulty called me back and said, 'Mr. Trotter, you have violated every courtesy of the White House in quoting the president to the press.'" "I told Mr. Tumulty that I had done so in ignorance of the rules and apologized. He accepted my apology. Then I asked the newspaper men not to publish what I told them, and they consented. Mr. Tumulty said he was satisfied and I left." "The report of the conference was then given out from the White House. It seems very peculiar to me, after the president had told me everything was all right, that a White House statement should say that I had offended the president of the United States." Mr. Trotter and other members of the Negro delegation were representatives of the National Independent Equal Rights league. He declared letters were awaiting him in his office from Negroes in all parts of the country approving everything he said at the White House. He also said that other members of the delegation, whose attitude was satisfactory to the president, have fully indented his part in the proceedings. "I want to say," he continued, "that neither in manner, language, tone nor in any other way was I discounted, impertinent or insult to President Wilson. "My whole attitude was that of enduring, on the spur of the moment, to answer a piece of masterful sophistry and to refute it successfully, and, feeling a great responsibility to do so, I spoke with positiveness, deliberateness and directness, looking the president full in the eye. "I did not quiz or catechize the president, and I did not attempt to debate with him. The difficulty did not come until the president had been permitted to declare for segregation of my race and to say that I should regard it as a benevolence and so represent it to my race. "Although it was a trying ordeal to listen to such a statement at length by the chief executive of the nation, I had at no time any temper, much less lost my temper. The league considers that the president has indicated, if not brought about, a crisis in this republic. It wishes all Americans to note the fact that for the first time in the country's history a president, speaking within the White House, has announced class distinction among citizens, based on ancestry, as an administration policy." Mr. Trotter says that segregation was drastically introduced in the treasury and postoffice departments soon after the administration came in and was therefore not due to race friction, but must be due to the racial prejudices of John Skelton Williams, Secretary McAdoo and Postmaster General Burleson; that the president declared if the league were ever to have another audience with him there must be another spokesman. "I asked the president how I had offended him," said Mr. Trotter. "He answered, 'By your tone.' "I asked in what way, and he said 'By its background of passion.' Mr. Trotter declared he was thun-derstruck and appealed to the presi- dent, saying it was doing him an in- justice. The president frequently in- terrupted him later, Mr. Trotter said saying once, "Leave personalities out of it," and again, "I am the one to do the interrupter." LINCOLN SETTLEMENT NOTES Good Work of Worthy Institution For Children in Brooklyn. The Lincoln Settlement association in Brooklyn has started evening work. Gymnasium, dressmaking and literary classes have been formed. Students from Pratt Institute and the Brooklyn Agricultural institute act as teachers in the day a nursery is conducted, and mothers who work leave their children in charge of the matrons. A kindergarten, sewing and cooking classes all have large attendance during the day. Although the settlement raised $10,000 during the past year and bought the location. It is now in need of funds to carry on the work, says Mrs. M. C. Lawton. At a recent house warming large quantities of food and clothing were donated. The committee in charge was composed entirely of the colored women workers. The annual meeting of the settlement will be held in January, and an appeal for funds will be made. The officers are: Mary W. Ovington, president; Dr. Henry Neumann and Dr. William M. Brundage, vice presidents; W. D. C. Field, treasurer; Pramis A. Wilson, secretary. Dr Verenh Morton-Jones is head worker. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS GERMANS ATTACK THE FRENCH RIGHT WING GERMANS ATTACK THE FRENCH RIGHT WING Teuton's Assaults Ace Particularly Violent, but Foe Gives Good Account of Itself, Repulsing Onslaughts. Paris, France—Slackening of German action is noted all along the battle front of France and in Flanders. Even the cannonading to which the German offensive has been restricted almost entirely since the excessive cold settled over the battlefield, has now become intermittent, and wherever infantry attacks have been ventured they have lacked the spirit which characterized the efforts of the invaders a week ago. The French right wing Tuesday here brunt the brunt of the German counter attacks. In the Argonne the infantry assaults directed by the German forces against the allies' trenches were particularly violent, but the French fenders ably withstood the pressure, giving a good account of themselves. Every attack by the Germans was repulsed. Many of their sorties resulted disastrously. At several points the French gained considerable ground. At Four de Paris a vigorous assault was met by French entrenched forces of inferior strength and the Germans, after maintaining a furious bombardment of the French positions, attempted by a desperate charge of massed troops to overwhelm the trenches, but the French artillery cut great gaps in their ranks and the quick firing guns finished them off until their front was broken and the German commander ordered their withdrawal. This was accomplished in some disorder. Many German dead and wounded were left on the field in front of the French trenches. At St. Michel and at the approaches of Saint Mary Pass the Germans still threaten the French positions with vigorous artillery fire, but they apparently lack the numerical strength requisite to a show of force by infantry attacks. In the Voges region a blanket of fog obscured the enemy's positions and a truce practically is in effect. Flanders still is stormbound. Although the German guns continue to pour their shrapnel and solid shot into Ypres and the British and French trenches are reminded night and day of the German presence on their front by the monotonous visitations of projectiles from the "Jack Johnson" and the "Sam Langfords," these shells have done little damage in comparison with those of the French guns. In fact, the French artillery daily is demonstrating its superiority over that of the Germans. Suffering in the Fernch, Belgian and British trenches is acute and corps commanders have issued the strictest orders that the men are to be relieved at frequent intervals in order that they may repair to protected positions in the rear and change their water-soaked and ice-caked clothing for warm and dry apparel. RULING MAY BE AIMED AT THE UNITED STATES Sultan Will Prohibit Neutral Powers From Sending Code Messages to Envoys, According to New Order. Washington, D. C.—The situation between the United States and Turkey was complicated further Tuesday by the announcement of the Ottoman empire that it will not permit the transmission of messages in code or cipher between envoys of neutral powers and their home countries. Messages to or from belligerent powers will be suppressed, according to the announcement. It is regarded in official circles here that the ruling relative to messages of neutral powers is aimed at the United States in view of the recent incident in connection with the firing on a launch of the cruiser Tennessee. Officials here say it is an undisputed principle of international law that a representative of a neutral country may maintain communication with its home government in secret. If Turkey should attempt to prohibit Ambassador Morgenthau from sending dispatches to Washington in diplomatic code some action would be taken by the United States. Tuesday, however, the state department's only information on the situation was the cable company's notification. A report on the situation from the ambassador at Constantinople is being awaited. The firing of Turkish forts at Smyrna upon the cruiser Tennessee's launch last week will not be considered a closed incident until further report are received, but President Wilson told inquiries Tuesday he considered that Ambassador Morgenthau's report of an explanation by two members of the Turkish cabinet "evidently clears up the facts." Two Die in Gun Fight Two Die in Gun Fight. Lexington, Ky.-James McIntosh, the sheriff of feud ridden Breathitt county, Ky., was shot and instantly killed, and his wife was hit by a stray bullet from which she died shortly after the volle battle at the home of Bud Strong near Jackson, Ky. Monday, according to reports reaching this city. The Strong and McIntosh homes adjoin and when the sheriff attempted to enter the Strong home, according to the dispatch. Strong opened fire. About 20 bullets were fired. IN DERON DONS ESCUERTE Mrs. Hugh L. Scott is the wife of the new chief of staff of the United States army and as such is the leader of army society in Washington. She has lived in that city before, for General Scott not long ago was president of the war college there. Wealthy Man, Implacable Foe to 'Poultry Trust,' Is Shot and Killed by Assasins on New York Street. New York City.—A second Rosenthal murder was enacted in New York Tuesday night in the shooting of Barnett Baff, wealthy poultry dealer and implacable foe of the "poultry trust." Practically every feature of the slaying of the gambler, for which four gunmen were electrocuted and former Police Lieut. Charles Becker is awaiting a similar fate, was re- enacted by the gunmen, who called Baff onto the street and shot him to death. There was the same mysterious summons, the unsuspecting response, the crash of the gunmen's weapons, the twitching body on a brilliantly lighted sidewalk and the whirr of a rapidly driven automobile engine as the hired assassins dashed off to safety. Alleges Hired Gunmen. There is no doubt in the mind of District Attorney Whitman, who immediately assumed personal charge of the case, that the "poultry trust" hired the gunmen who shot Baff to death, even as the police "system" set Gyp the Blood and his companions on the train of Herman Hosenthal. The motive, even, was very similar. Thirteen members of the trust were convicted last year of conspiracy to boost prices. They were sent to prison. And their conviction was due almost entirely to the testimony of Baff. Not satisfied with this achievement, the independent poultry dealer had kept up with never flagging vigor his attacks on the price boosters. It was only a few minutes after 6 o'clock that Baff was killed. His main place of business was at 60 to 64 Thomson av in W. Washington market. He had several branch establishments, but made his headquarters here. Tuesday night he had left his office and walked over to another poultry market. While he was there some man entered and said: "Mr. Baff, you are wanted down at the corner." Baff had known for months that an organized gang was attempting to murder him, but apparently suspected nothing Tuesday night, for he left the market immediately and started to walk toward the corner. Both Bullets Take Effect As he reached a spot directly in front of the Broklyn poultry house at 18 13th-st two men walked up behind him. One called to him and Baff turned. As he faced about the pair fired twice, both bullets taking effect, one in Baff's heart and the other in his left shoulder. Twenty feet from where Baff pitched to the sidewalk a big black automobile was drawn up to the curb. The softly purring motor indicated that the engine was running and the only occupant of the car was the chauffeur, hunched over the wheel and apparently dozing. But as the shots sounded the chauffeur set up with a jerk and threw his engine into the high speed. The two assessins ran a few steps and jumped for the runningboard of the car, which was going ahead at full speed as they clambered over the closed rear door. Just as in the Rosenthal getaway, the automobile gunmen zigzagged along the street. At the first turn the driver swung into Gansevoort-st, and at the next block turned north in Washington-st. At Bank-st all trace of it was lost and by that time it was going 40 miles an hour. 18 Dead and 41 Rescued in Wreck. San Francisco, Cal.-Eighteen are dead, 41 have been saved and 4 are still missing and unaccounted for in the wreck of the steam booner Hanalei, which broke to pieces at dawn on Duxbury reef, "the graveyard of the Pacific," nine miles north from the Golden Gate. This is the tragic story of the wreck of the little coasting steamer, which ran on the treacherous rocks in the dense fog at noon Monday and was pounded to kindlingwood by the mortal sea. The GAZETTE One Year. $1.50. Six Months. 1.00 Three Months. .50 Subscribers are requested to re- mit by postoffice money or- der or registered letter Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland Ohio, as second-class matter. Address all communications to Blackstone Building, Cleveland, O. Member Ohio Legislature: 1894 to 1898; 1896 to 1898; 1900 to 1902 THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afro-Americans, published in the state of Ohio, and companion with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. 10,000,000 Afro-Americans. 160,000 in Ohio. 20,000 in Cleveland. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1914. THE AGE OF SHAM We are suffering from a chronic epidemic of shams—not sham virtues, but sham vices and sham alarms—expounded and exaggerated by sham radicals, sham socialists, and sham reforms. We have become the prey of muckrakers and demagogues, who minimize the big things and magnify the little things. Scattered through all the varied walks of public life, and especially in public office, these professional alarmists march about the country like roaring lions seeking whom they may devour. They have no real interest in or in the material prosperity of the country. They have no interest in any prosperity except their own. Wise men have become like little children afraid of the dark and of the bugaboos that these artists in comune have created—Eugene Lamb Richards, New York State Bank Superintendent. Washington and Wilson Quoted. Louisville, Ky.—The case of Arthur Harris, who was appealing a fine imposed on him in the Police Court for breaking the segregation law, came up in court last Saturday morning week. The City Attorney denounced Colored people for wanting to get in touch with the police, Booker T. Washington's Muskogee speech to prove that "even Booker Washington favors segregation." He said President Wilson also favored it and thought it best for both races. HUNG JURY. In Trial of White Murderer of Colored Woman. Franklin, Ky.—The trial of Porter Butt and Hobdy Taylor (both white) charged with the murder of Dona Gardner, a Colored woman, resulted in a hung jury. The evidence all pointed to their guilt and everybody in this county believed them guilty, but neither judge nor jury had the heart to condemn a white man to death for taking a Colored life, however, unjustifiably. Commonwealth Attorney John B. Heath and it is believed here that if the judge had not given instructions to the jury to either find for death or freedom, they would have given the men 20 years. They will doublebless be dismissed at the next trial. Louisville (Ky.) News. Nov. 21, '14. CALLS COLORED EDITOR "Nappy Headed Black Brute"—Insulting Language Used by White Lawyer—Hardin Tolbert Fined Ten Dollars. Frankfort, Ky. Nov. 17—Hardin Tolbert, editor of the Star, this city was tried in the county court for his fight on the State Normal School president and the trustees. He was charged by the white trustees with making false statements and fomenting trouble. Mr. Tolbert was fined ten dollars and costs. The Star had been fighting bitterly President Russell, whom the editor charged with various unseemly acts. But when the paner attacked the white trustees its editor was arrested. At the trial Commonwealth Attorney Marshall used the most insulting language ever heard. Kenneth Courtroom, the editor of the "dirty black brute" and declared he was black to criticize any white man whether personally, officially or legally, regardless of what the white man might do. He referred to the Star as a "little old nigger paper." Tolbert's lawyer came back with a strong reply and declared that the editor of a paper has a right and duty to criticize men, white or black—Louisville (Ky.) News, Nov. 21, "14. YOUTH'S COMPANION CALENDAR The publishers of The Youth's Companion will, as always at this season, present to every subscriber whose subscription is paid for 1915, a Calendar for the new year. It is a gem of calendar-making. The decorative mounting is rich, but the main purpose has been to produce a calendar that is useful, and that purpose has been achieved. Jack To Fight Willard and McVey. London, England.—Articles were signed. Nov. 17, for a boxing bout of from twenty to forty-five rounds between Jack Johnson, the world's heavyweight champion, and Jess Willard, American "white hope." The fight will take place during the last two weeks in March at some place to be chosen Feb. 15. It is said that the battle ground probably will be Mexico. Each of the boxers deposited $1,000 to guarantee his appearance at the ringride. Johnson is to receive $30,000 for fighting. New York City—Billy Gibson announced, Nov. 19, that he had received a cable from London in which Jack Johnson confirmed the report that he will meet Sam McVey in Havana, Cuba, next March. Johnson is to receive $30,000. GEMS FROM MAJOR MOTON'S ADDRESS AT NORFOLK, VA. Robert R. Moton, president of the Negro Organization society and commandant of cadets at Hampton institute, said: "Our people are co-operating as never before in helping toward better schools, better health, better homes, better farms. I wish to emphasize the need of better homes for colored people. Many successful Negroes, especially in the country districts, have neglected the most essential element in their development. Many of them have good farms and good horses, but live in miserable shacks. This condition must be changed if we are to get the highest benefits of this civilization. "I want to thank our white friends for the cordial support and backing which they have given this movement. The state board of education, through its efficient superintendent, Mr. R. C. Stearnes, and the state board of health, through Dr. Ennion G. Williams, Dr. Roy K. Flannagan and others, have given their cordial co-operation Mrs. B. B Munford said last year that she thought the best way for the white people to help the colored people in Virginia was for the white people to believe in colored people. The best way for the colored people to help the white people is for the colored people to believe in the other race. We are believing in each other. "One of the greatest achievements of the Negro Organization society is the spirit of co-operation which it has stimulated between black man and white man and which we can and must maintain. This we can do by faithful and efficient service wherever that service may be, whether in the kitchen, on the farm, in the shop, in the schoolroom or in the pulpit. "We can be assured that efficient and faithful service will be rewarded in the fullest measure. To my mind this is the surest way to the solution of the race problem and a wholesome and happy adjustment of the great human problem that faces the black man and the white man here in Virginia, as well as throughout our country and the world." RACIAL ANTIPATHY AND THE EUROPEAN CONFLICT. Oswald Garrison Villard's Question and Dr. Jacques Leeb's Opinion. Oswald Garrisca Villard, editor of the Evening Post, New York, and treasurer of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, asks this significant question, "Is racial antipathy a live issue or is it not?" Mr. Villard then quotes from Dr. Jacques Loeb, the famous scientist and professor in Columbia university, who, writing in the New Review on the European conflict, has this to say: "The mischief lies in the fact that the inhabitants of each country now seem to be convinced of their 'racial superiority' over the inhabitants of all other countries. The danger lying in the fetish of racial antipathy and racial superiority is assuming threatening dimensions in this country" "It is a matter of no small concern that the labor unions refuse to work side by side with Ashties or Negroes, giving as an excuse racial antipathy, whereas the principle of brotherhood would demand that they should work with them, influence them, educate them if necessary, and in this process learn to respect them." Mr. Villard says other causes have many champions, the cause of those who suffer from race prejudice but one—the national association which is pledged to an unqualified program of industrial, political and civil rights for all men, regardless of race or creed. "We have attacked the Negro problem first, because that is the most pressing in the United States," he said. "Like other societies, we are struggling hard to weather these times of financial depression. During the past month colored people have contributed generously of their slender means. This is an encouragement to their friends to endeavor to keep alive the one organization which is their fearless champion." --- Coal Company Started in Barclay, IL. Several energetic men of the race in Barclay, IL., have recently bought a coal mine and put it in operation. They have perfected an organization and had it incorporated under the laws of the state. Barclay is a thriving town about ten miles from Springfield. The company will have a large number of employees, and the plant will be fully worked with the most modern devices for handling the output. This is a sign of real progress in a field which affords room for large posist bilties. The Texas Commercial Film Company The Texas Commercial Film company of Houston, Tex., is endeavoring to enlist the financial cooperation of the leading colored men of that community in a project to produce a three reel film depleting the progress of the Negro race in that section of Texas. Missed an Opportunity. Haex—“Whatever else I may be am not proud.” Joax—“Well, the something to be proud of.”—Phillip phla. Record. Good Advice. Too. Weedy-Looking Youth (to well-known pugilist)—"I want to learn the art of self-defense. It's very difficult, isn't it?" Pugilist—"Oh, no; quite easy to a man of your physique. All you have to do is to keep a civil tongue in your head." THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1914. BUGKEYE LETTERS WRITTEN BY "THE OLD RELIABLE" GAZETTE'S CORRESPONDENTS. THROUGHOUT OHIO What Our People Are Doing Each Week—Church, Personal, Social, Lodge, Literary and Musical—Marriages, Deaths, Etc. SANDUSKY.—Both churches and S. Swerle well attended. Sunday. Rev. J. D. Singleton preached a fine sermon at the church, in the morning, and Rev. G. D. Smith, in the evening, at the Second Baptist church. The latter's subject was "Thanksgiving". The old people will give a concert, next week. The young people have purchased two fine stoves for the church.—Miss Florence Watkins visited Detroit, this Thanksgiving.—"Mamma" Johnson who has visited her daughter, Mrs. Rogers, for 14 months, has returned home. She expects to spend the winter with her She is "the picture of health".—Read The Gazette and keep posted. Rev. G. D. Smith, agent. LEBANON—Miss Viola Offord entertained at six o'clock dinner, Sunday evening, in honor of Mrs. Carl Turner of Cincinnati—Miss Anna Morgan and La Dora Robinson visited in Loveland, Sunday, —Mr. Sterling Evans was in Xenia, Saturday—Dr. Johnson of Dayton, conducted a seven days' prayer service last week, at Zion Baptist church, Rev. J. H. Collins, P. E., of Piqua, was here, Sunday—Mrs. John Henderson who has suffered severely some time, died, last Tues day, Rev. Peter Evertet of Xenia, boys' Prayer evening. The Girls' Glee club entertained the Girls Social club at dinner, Thursday evening—The Ladies' Aid society of Zion Baptist church, will give a feast of seven colors on Thanksgiving evening at Ruth's hall. WILMINGTON—Miss Rosa Bass has neuralgia, Mrs. James B. Morton of Urbana, is here for the week—Little Maurine Duggar has a bad cold. Mr. George Moore dug here, Thursday evening, and was buried, Sunday afternoon, leaving a son, Mr. Cyrus Moore and family, who have the siri of the school. Anna Austin, a niece of Mr. Moore, was in attendance—Miss Camille Stephens will remain in Chicago until today, Saturday.—Mr. Everett Vivians of Washington C. H., was here, Sunday—Mr. and Mrs. Lass, Pediford, of Cincinnati, and daughter were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Duggar, Sunnyside, and Mrs. John Lewis, accompanied by the husband, Jennons and Kathleen Peyton, will spend Thursday in Hillsboro—Mrs. Robt. Emmons was in Cincinnati, Monday. MANSFIELD—Mr. Craig of Shelby, was here recently. Mrs. Romella Davis of Cleveland, led our prayer meeting, Thursday. Mr. Frank Cromer is succeeding in the transfer business. Mr. M. Hicks is still in the city and gives liberally to the church. Miss C. Messant is succeeding in the church. Mr. Powell of Columbus, was the guest of Mrs. Lackey, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Banks has located here. The following persons were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton of Shelby, at dinner. Sunday: Mrs. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Blair Dupmore, Mrs. Wilson and Miss Bell Green. Mrs. R. Reynolds was the guest of Mrs. Eapy, Sunday. Mrs. Powell extends sympathy to Rev. W. W. Grimes in the death of his devoted wife. Mr. and Mrs. Breckenridge have purchased a home. Mrs. A. Spencer is ill. The Juvenile society, Mrs. C. W. Ford, superintendent, met at Mrs. Fisher's Refreshments. An instructive afternoon was spent with the children. Mrs. Susan D. S. subintendent. Mr. Boyd Hicks has returned from Detroit. Rev. C. W. Ford has installed a 'phone. Mr. Walter Powell and Mrs. M. Murphy were married Nov. 16 by Rev. Ford. YOUNGSTOWN —Mathew, son of Mrs. Ada Peterson, Mrs. Manley, and Mrs. Thomas Lonesome are ill —Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parker are rejoicing— it is a girl —Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Morris are "at home," in Chicago Ave. —Mrs. Phillip Tucker was in Pittsburgh, —Mrs. W. O. Harper is able to sit up. —Mrs. W. O. Harper is able to sit up. given a fine reception. Thursday evening, by the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ragland. Fully 150 relatives and friends congratulated the "newlyweds." The hostess was assisted by Mrs. R. D. Lynch, Mrs. George Rideout, Miss Thelma Lucas, Miss Edith Tocus, Mrs. Agnes Lucas, Mrs. J. T. Hull, Mrs. George Louis and Mrs. Frank Hall. A buffet-lunch and music. The latter was furnished by Mrs. Fowler of Cleveland, ably assisting guests were from Clcleveland, Erie, Sharon and New Castle —Mrs. Robinson and J. D. Ramsey are convalescent. —St. Augustine E. mission annual fair, next Wednesday and Thursday. Concert each evening —Mrs. Mack of Hubbard, spent Sunday with Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Ed. Jones entertained. Thursday evening, in honor of Mrs. R. Jackson of Buffalo. Whist, music and lunchroom —Mrs. C. Stewart November 19, in honor of her daughters, Mrs. Irena Brice and Mrs. Gertrude Washington. It was held at Mrs. Sade Atkins'. Covers were laid for 32. Muscle and whist. OBERLIN—Mrs. Otis Smith, a recent bride, is quite ill. The Rust M. E. church benevolent rally brought in a neat sum. Rev. Hicks of Lorain, Rev. Williams and choir of Elyria, assisted. Mrs. Bowman spoke in the evening. A chicken-pie dinner was served at the parsonage, Sunday, for the benefit of the Miss. society. A progressive luncheon will be served, soon, for repairs on the parsonage. The rehearsals for the cantata, "Jephthah and His Daughter", are very satisfactory.—Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright are living in Cleveland. Misses Bessie Boyd and Ruth Johnston, O. K. T. S., were in Lorain. Thursday, visiting kindergartens.—A Mid-Winter picnic will be held, by the adult Ad society. Carters, by the adult Progressive club held a special meeting at Mrs. Ida Hodges's Mrs. Letha Fleming of Cleveland, addressed them. Owing to illness in the president's home, the Minerva club could not be present. The Progressive club has promised a dinner or picnic to the children who pass in this year's school work.—The Mutual Improvement club is planning a "Community Xmas tree", for the children. On account of the illness of Miss Violet Petty, a domestic science teacher, Mrs. H. C. King could not entertain the Aid society, as anticipated.—Mr. Jones, one of Oberlin's best grocers, is imminent to give his stole to the demons of his customers.—After the first of the year, W. C. Wright will have an improved dry-cleaning works and will be able to take care of a larger business. ORGANIZED WORK IN OLD DOMINION PURPOSE OF THE MOVEMENT Thousands Attend Second Annual Meeting of Organization Society Recently Held in Norfolk—Noted Educators and Leading City Officials Deliver Encouraging Addresses. Norfolk, Va.—The citizens of this famous seaport town are still making favorable comments on the work of the Negro Organization in this annual meeting here about the middle of November. Among the leading speakers were Dr. Booker T. Washington, Major R. R. Moton and President J. M. Gandy of the Petersburg Normal school, Rev. Charles S. Morris of this city and Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, principal of Hampton institute. President Gandy, executive secretary of the society, reported remarkable progress during two years of systematic work for the promotion of better health and better education among colored people in Virginia. The Negro Organization society, whose motives have been thoroughly unselfish, has had the hearty co-operation of colored leaders [Name] MAJOR ROBERT R. MOTON from tidewater Virginia to the extreme southwestern portion of the state. Within a year the executive secretary has traveled over 30,000 miles and has addressed no less than 165,000 people. Campaign Work in Fourteen Counties. To stimulate a desire for better schools and better health in rural districts, to help the people raise money for the improvement of their schools, to compel our people to the policy of self help, to encourage the value of fresh air and to cooperate with the best white people—these have been some of the wise ideas and direct results of the organization society. In a "cleanup week" campaign that was undertaken in the interest of public health, over 1,000 families in fourteen counties worked with county committees to improve their homes, churches and schools. During the spring cleanup week fully 150,000 colored people joined in getting rid of waste and dirt. The society has enlisted the co-operation of thousands in the better care of their personal health and in the improvement of community life. Throughout Virginia white public officials, newspapers and prominent citizens have heartily indorsed the work of Robert R. Moton and his associates and have in many cases been actively engaged in co-operating with the able race leaders. White People Show Much Interest. The Norfolk armory, where the meetings were held, was crowded to its limit. Six thousand people came to hear Dr Washington and other men outline the aims and results of the work of the Negro Organization society. Nearly a thousand seats were occupied by the best white people of Norfolk. Indeed, the chamber of commerce postponed for a week the date of a "smoker" so that the colored people might have the largest hall in the city for the second annual meeting of the society. One of the young white lawyers of Norfolk, Mr A. T. Stroud, together with the secretary of the chamber of commerce, Mr William A. Cox, and other prominent Norfolk citizens spent a great deal of time and energy in perfecting the team arrangements for this excellent meeting. Han Burton Myers president of the Norfolk chamber of commerce, spoke enthusiastically of the good work of Dr. Washington and encouraged the best white and colored people of Norfolk to understand their common problems and to work together for the public good. Editors to Hold Midwinter Meeting. Chairman Joseph L. Jones of the executive committee of the National Negro Press association has issued an announcement of the plans for the forthcoming midwinter session of the association to be held in February at Nashville, Teen. Among the things to be discussed are a code service, advertising agency, subscription clubs and a national fraternal congress. DOINGS OF THE RACE Our oldest comedian, Sam Lucas, is awaiting an operation in a N. Y. City hospital. He has been reported dead. Benjamin D. Gibbs of N. Y. City, recovered judgment for $200 against Arras Bros. proprietors of a saloon, at 242nd St. and Broadway, after a trial in the 5th District Municipal Court, on November 17. It was a civil rights' case. Rev. Barney Bone of Noblesville, Ind., a member of the race, was overwhelmingly elected Justice of the Peace, at the recent election. He is 70 years of age and a veteran of the war of the rebellion. The Colored newspaper is the most potent defender of the Colored cause, and patronizing it honestly would be supporting the most effective justice in its fight against Caucasian injustice and murderous discrimination.—N. Y. City Amsterdam News. J. Vance Lewis, a lawyer in Houston, Tex., is destined to serve three years in the penitentiary, as the court, on Nov. 12, affirmed a theft case against him, carrying the penalty stated. The charge grew out of ceramic vases, some of his clients. Mr. Lewis is one of the ablest attorneys in that state. Jack Johnson's racing car, which two years ago was talk of the country, has been purchased by B. C. Rosecrans of the Old Sanitarium at Prairie du Chien, Wis. This monster racing car was built by the Thomas Flyer Company. The solid aluminum body was cast in one piece in England, no manufacturer in this country being able to at least build a boltless atom has a sixcylinder engine, each of the cylinders being 5½ by 7 inches which have a capacity of 105 horsepower and will send the engine over the ground at a speed of 90 miles an hour. All the parts of this wonderful speed demon were especially made for Jack Johnson and cost $14,000. However, the rockless career run by Johnson in connection with his famous restaurant in Chicago brought about a week of his work as his wonderful machine, which was attached for a debt by the Heileman Brewing Company of La Crosse. 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For further information write once to: James B. Dudley, President, or D. J. Jordan, Director, M. Colleen, Greenboro, N. C. THE PEOPLES' DRUG STORE F. H. WEEKMAN, PHARAO, C. 519- Cor. Central Ave. and E. 33d St. Agency 101 "HIGH BROWN FAIR POWDER" WE GIVE TRADING STAMPS. MONEY ORDERS, NEWSPAPER ADS, TELEGRAMS. PRESCRIPTIONS. A SPECIALTY Open late at Night. P. H. Lewis & Son 2549 E. 30th St. Practical House Painters and Paper Hangers The Best is the Cheapest; hence we are the Cheapest. G. G. REED Dry Goods Ladies' and Gents' Furnishings Sole agents for the AMERICAN LADY NEMO R. @ G. CORSETS 3222 Central Ave. Where to Purchase the Gazette NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS The Gazette regularly should notify them delivered promptly. Fully examine The Gazette's adver- sions. Business men who advertise in image of Afro-Americans. The fact that they want it. Antisements) ten cents a line (six Personal Subscribers not receiving The Gazette regularly should notify us at once. We desire every copy delivered promptly. us at once. We desire every copy delivered promptly. We advise our patrons to carefully examine The Gazette's advertisements before making purchases. Business men who advertise in this paper should have the patronage of Afro-Americans. The fact that they are in assurance that they want it. Local reading notices (advertisements) ten cents a line (six words in a line). Social and Personal Revival services are to begin soon at St. John's, St. James and Mt. Zion churches. Miss Mary Evans of Indiana, Rev. Turner of Ohio, evangelists, and Rev. Geo. R. Jackson will conduct the meetings, respectively. The funeral services of Mr. Reid Williams were held, Saturday, at the family residence, 9106 Blaine Ave. Rev. Charles Bundy officiating. The deceased was most highly esteemed by all who knew him. Louia V. Jones writes The Gazette that he is "weed and struggling hard at the conservatory music" in Boston, and that he wishes to be "kindly remembered to all". Master Jones is a very promising young violinist. The Sterling 5 and 10 cent store, cor. E. 50th St. and Central Ave., has a large and increasing trade. If you want a good bargain for a small amount of money, stop in and see the fine display of merchandise—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Sharber, the later former Mrs Irene Smith, returned recently from Seattle, Wash., where they lived some months, and a trip to San Francisco, Cal., and the Panama-Pacific Exposition grounds. Our advertisers want your trade. Those who do not ask for it in The Gazette certainly care little, if at all, to urge our readers and all of our friends to patronize those who ask for your trade in this paper. Mrs. Benj. Dunn of E. 39th St., who successfully underwent a serious operation at St. Vincent's hospital, recently, is slowly convalescing. She wishes to thank the editor of The Gazette for a delicious three-pound "springer", nicely roasted. The C. A. of C. M. Iyceum, Sunday afternoon, drew a fair audience. Excellent papers were read by Miss Ella Alexander and Mrs. Geo. Jones; Mrs. Harry E. Thompson sang a beautiful solo, and a Mrs. Elliot spoke fairly satisfactorily on "White Slavery." Send or bring locals and all business matters to The Gazette's offices, suite 2. Blackstone Bldg. If you wish to see the editor call there, please. All matters for publication in current issues of The Gazette, must be in the office by 4 p. m. WEDNESDAY at the latest. J. W. Wills, son, sister and another lady had a narrow escape from serious injury. Sunday afternoon. The "auto" ran into the curb and a pole, in Central Ave. near E. 31st St. The women and boy were taken into Dale's office, nearly opposite. None were seriously injured. Leroy H. Godman, a very pleasing tenor from Columbus and Granville, sang at St. John's A. M. E. St. Andrews' Episcopal and Cory M. E. churches, last Sunday, and was highly appreciated at each service. Mr. Godman is spending the Thanksgiving season with friends here. The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt of an invitation, from the Youngstown All-Star Whist club, to attend its third annual party, in Excelsior parlors, that city, Monday evening, Dec. 28, and may attend. Geo. J. Jefferson is president of the club, and Dr. W. P. Burton, secretary. Mr. H. Snowden, for years chef for some of the wealthiest families in the city and in the East, has opened dining parlors in suite 2, of the flat at 2313 E. 28th St, near Central Ave., and is serving, at all hours and at popular prices, some of the finest and best meals to be had in the city. Go and see for yourself. The Keystone restaurant, at 2400 Central Ave., is to move to the corner of St. Pete Ross' old stand. The license commissioners refused the Woodland Ave. Jewish saloon-keeper, who was to take the place, a license for that place, because of the objections of Mt. Zion Congregational church members. Miss Ruth Brenaugh, one of our most promising young ladies, a niece of Mrs. Edw. Daw, 2318 F 86th St. died, Saturday evening. She lost a lower limb about two years ago, as the result of an accident, and was operated on recently. Funeral from the residence, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Daw have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. Rev. C. R. Jones of Hillsboro, Mt. Mt. Haven Baptist church's new pastor, is expected to preach. Sunday week. He is a young man and is reported as an excellent speaker. The Ways' sage served念念, was repeated at the church. Thursday evening, by R. L. Slysse & Co. The monthly meeting of the Cleveland Baptist T. P. Union will be held at East Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday at 3 p. m. Thanksgiving dinner, at Mt. Haven, was served by the Brotherhood class. --- CHAS. R. MATHEWS', 3664 Central Ave. J. S. HALL'S, 3121 Central Ave. L. SCHWARTZ'S, 2921 Central Ave. *O. C. SCHROEDER'S, Cuyahoga Bldg. F. VALENTINE'S *2130 Central Ave. J. E. BRANHAM'S 4401 Central Ave. PUSHAW Superior Arcade. *OPEN SUNDAYS. Our Classified Ad Department FOR RENT—Houses and Rooms— If you have them to rent or if you want to rent, advertise in The Gazette. It brings results. NOTARY PUBLIC—For such servi- ces call at The Gazette office, No. 2 Blackstone building, No. 1424 W Third Street, near Superior Ave. FOR SALE—Two very prettily set "one quarter size" diamonds, for lady or gentleman. Very reasonable price. Address Box 11, The Gazette, Black- stone Bldg., Cleveland, O. FOR RENT.—Five nice rooms, upstairs at 2417 E. 82d St. $12 per month. Take Scovill Ave. car. Apply for rooms at Room 2. Blackstone Eldg., W. 3d St., near Superior Ave. FOR SALE—Houses or lots. If you have either or anything else to sell, or if you wish to purchase, advertise in The Gazette. If anything can bring you results, it can and will. Cleveland Sixth City Mr. Hunter Bronaugh of Washington, D. C., attended his daughter's funeral. Dr. DuBois will lecture for the bene fit of the DuBois Literary club, Dec. 7 at Mt. Zion Congregational church. The recent meeting of the Pleasant Co. club, at Mrs. Emma Morgan's, was well attended. Luncheon was served. Five nice rooms for rent, upstairs at 2417 E. 82d St. Apply at Room 2, Blackstone Bldg., W. 3d St., near Superior Ave. Mr. Simeon Johnson of E. 29th St., returned from Knoxville, Tenn., last week Friday, having buried his brother, Thursday. Miss Ruth Fisher of Lorain, was in the city, Monday. Mrs. Blanche Gilmere dined with her, in Lorain, Thanksgiving. Fred D. Jackson of Springfield, and Ethel B. Turner, Mr. Luther Bailey and Miss Sofa West are to be married soon, it is said. Do not fall to read the Brown Drug Co. advertisement, elsewhere in this paper, and take advantage of their offer. Tell your friends, too.—Adv. Mr. Will Cisco who returned to the city, a few weeks ago, says he has been kept busy ever since his return, and that the "old town" is good enough for him. Mrs. E. V. Mahoney of 19 Noble Rd., E. Cleveland, and sister, of 7341 Euclid Ave., left, Tuesday, to attend the funeral of an uncle, Mr. R. Smith, in Pittsburgh. Kline & Grossman make some of the swaiest men's garments in the city. Try them and be convinced. See their advertisement, elsewhere in The Gazette—Ady. --- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Menon have opened a first-class lunch room (quick service) at 2900 Central Ave. Everything new, clean and the best. Give them a trial—Adv. Mrs. Roberta Queen has found squaring quarters at Central Ave. and E. 55th Place, in the Majestic apartments. Her daughter, Miss "Tutside", is expected daily from London. Mr. and Mrs. James Owens, 10614 Arthur Ave. had as their guests at dinner. Thanksgiving day, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ingram, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boyd and Mrs. Mary Taylor. The Junior Allen league "Sunshine club" is making splendid progress under the leadership of Mrs. Ida Owens. Several baskets for the poor were supplied from a recent mask social. Prof. J. A. Patterson lectured, Sunday, at Zion Baptist church in his usual interesting manner and delivered the Thanksgiving day sermon at Mt. Zion Congregational church. Our local organizations ought to protest against the use of the insulting word "Negress," too often seen in the local daily newspapers. "The City Federation" ought to lead in this effort. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1914. ```markdown ``` --- --- There seems to be some mystery in connection with the recent sickness and sudden death of Justin L. Seale, a West Indian employed in one of the clubs in the eastern part of the city, and a very promising law student. It is claimed that his bank account of about $1,000 disappeared very rapidly—about $200 a week—the few weeks he was ill; that he died in an E. 71st house (not his home address), and that he only $47 of the thousand, and a fine library was used as administrator. The alleged circumstances surrounding his last few weeks of life, as well as those existing at the time of his death, ought to be officially inquired into, at once. The coroner has been asked to investigate. Too late, last week, for mention in that issue of The Gazette, Wm. H. McNaughton kindly called our attention to the May Co. advertisement, in local papers of Nov. 18, '14, which contained the insulting reference "nigger brown". We immediately called the attention of the president of our local newspaper to the advertisement with a request for immediate committee-action. It is a matter for our women to take the lead in, and if that company does not discontinue immediately the objectionable advertising, then it is for all of us to discontinue immediately discontinue their patronage of the May Co. The editor of The Gazette promptly sent a communication to the manager of the company. Members of Brotherhood of St. Andrew have an institute for the training of workers along soul-winning lines, inaugurated by the Federated churches of the city, and every Brotherhood man is asked to take advantage of these meetings. They are held each week as follows: Monday, Beth Tuesday, Christian church, Euclid Tuesday, Christian st. Church, Lakewood Methodist st., Summit and Detroit Ave.; Thursday, Miles Park Presbyterian ch., Miles Park Ave., near E. 91st St., and Friday at Euclid Ave. Baptist st., Euclid and E. 18th St. Rev. C. L. Evarts of Boswell conducted similar institutes in the east. He is a man who has had nationwide experience along these lines. Afro-American members of the "Brotherhood" should by all means attend. --- Want to see the Panama-Pacific exposition on salary? The state civil service commission will hold examination for candidates who want to attend the exposition as employees of the state. The examinations will be held December 15, 16 and 17 at Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo and Marietta. A dozen or more appointments are to be made for terms lasting from January to June. Pointes will be compelled to pay transportation and other expenses out of their salaries. Positions to be filled: Hostess, aged from twenty-five to fifty, salary $10 monthly; matron, thirty to fifty, $75; maid, $50; stenographers, $100; information clerk (men only), $100; check room attendant, $80; ladies' waiting room attendant and male attendant for men's waiting room, $80; night watchman, $80; janitor, $80; page and messenger, $80. In answer to our query, sent to Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor of The Cleveland Gazette, regarding the Reverend (?) McDuffie, who is reported to have cut such capers here recently, and it is charged, got away with, the hard-carned dollars of many of our people, the following from The Gazette of Saturday, November 21, is a high point: "To the Martinsburg (W. Va.) Pioneer Press, The Gazette would say that 'Rev' S. S. or S. D. McDuffie did not linger long in Cleveland, and that we do not know where he is 'from'. Make him move again, Brother Clifford." In connection with the foregoing excerpt it is not amiss to state that McDuffie said his home was in Cleveland, had bills distributed to the same effect, and made many other extravagant claims. The fact that he lingered here long enough to have his record thoroughly looked into—Martinsburg (W. Va.) Pioneer Press Langford Gets Denver Offer. Denver, Col- Sam Langford may be seen in action in Denver early in December. Promoters Jack Kanner and Louis Newman are planning to match him with Jack Thompson, local college wavyweight, in a 15-round bout Dec. 8. Teacher, Sammy Langford has been pickin' on this new boy, Tommy McMahon. John Brown's Sword Washington, D. C.—John Brown's sword has come to light and is in possession of Mrs. Eva, O'Neill, a woman clerk of the War Department. The sword formerly was the property of Mrs. O'Neill's father, Captain Ephraim G. Albertus, of the Berkely border guards, West Virginia. CORRESPONDENTS must mail all letters for publication at their main postoffice sufficiently early on Monday (or Sunday) of each week to have them reach The Gazette office on Tuesday morning, and always write also, their names and that of their city or town on the outside of the office. The Gazette office is unless this latter is done, proper credit cannot be given you. Lists of names, wedding presents, etc., obituary notices, speeches, resolutions, poetry, inquiries for relatives and advertisements of all kinds, including items announcing entertainments to be held in the near future, must be paid for by the post office. Our rates line six words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. Send postal note and not stamps during warm weather. CORRESPONDENTS WANTED The old reliable Gazette desires an active agent and correspondent in every city and town in Ohio and neighboring states having a number of Afro-American residents. Only a little time on Fridays or Saturdays is required. We are easily desirous of hearing from persons in the following named cities: Zanesville, Newark, Boston, Milwaukee, Milton, Leeds, Troy, Canton, Springfield, Plum, Columbus, Cambridge, Steubenville, Bellaire, St. Clairsville, Portsmouth, Washington C. H., Oxford, Sabina, Gallipolls, Rendville, Urbana, Delaware, Mt. Vernon, East Liverpool, Wellsville, Akron, Dayton, Middletown, Bellefontaine, Lima, O., and other places where we have none. Write to the editor of The Gazette Blackstone building, Cleveland, O. and Reading, as soon as possible. Readers will oblige us greatly by sending at once the addresses of persons in the cities named above, or others, to whom we can write relative to the matter. THE UNREGENERATED SOUTH. The South has not yet given up its old hatred for the emancipators of slavery. A Miss Amelia B. Southall had bequeathed the sum of $5,000 to the city of Charleston, S. C., for the erection of a monument to John Brown, "the slave emancipator." The City Council of Charleston, promptly refused the acceptance of the gift.—Chicago Arbeiterzeitung, Nov. 14, '14. Keeping Compressed Yeast Cake. A compressed yeast cake will keep fresh a week if it be buried in salt with the tin foil removed. FARMERS HOLD MEETING. Interesting Program Arranged For Annual Conference, at Hampton. Hampton, Vn.—Why should the small farmer, regardless of his color, wear out his life for a mere pittance when he may and can be taught how to double, treble and even quadruple some of his crop yields, thereby so increasing his earning power that he may have for his wife and children a good house with plenty of home comfort? Throughout the country more and more attention is being paid to the farmers' conference as a means of teaching the cattle raiser and the grower of staple crops, fruits and vegetables how to get the best returns for his money. Tuskegee, Hampton and a number of other schools are holding from time to time farmers' conferences that attract large numbers of colored men and women to well arranged exhibits of grain, vegetables, manual training work and dairy products; to practical talks on the care of common farm animals, the raising of crops and the improvement of rural life and to demonstrations in better methods. Charles K. Graham, director of the Hampton Va. institute agricultural department, in speaking of the farmers' conference, which began here Nov. 9 to continue for six days, said: "At previous conferences practically the entire time was taken up by technical agricultural discussions. This has been thought unfair to a large portion of the visitors, and it has been decided for this session to discuss topics of a rural, but of a more general nature. For those who want real agricultural aid a special three day short course is arranged. The farmers' special course includes the following: Swine, co-operative buying and selling, farm crops, rural school life, horses and mules, the winter garden, control of common farm insects, Negro organization society, clean milk and farm demonstration, agent as a business man The total value of land and buildings on farms owned and rented by the colored farmers of the south is almost $1,000,000,000. The colored people own in the United States over 20,000,000 acres of land. Just these two facts, side by side, show how important it is that the "man on the land" should be helped to the wisest use of his possession so that the nation may advance as it should through the healthy development of its agricultural resources. MAJOR MOTON'S OPTIMISM. Hampton Institute Official Emphasizes Co-operation Between the Races. Commenting on the conditions which confront the colored people in all sections of the country in their efforts to make progress, Major Robert R. Moton of the Hampton (Va.) institute says. "Even the casual observer must see that there is growing a spirit of real co-operation and sympathy between the two races in the south, and that never before has there been a more earnest and sincere effort on the part of both races for mutual help and co-operation. "There is a growing and genuinely honest disposition on the part of the colored people everywhere to seek the advice as well as the assistance and co-operation of white people in every movement for the common good of the race. There is an increasingly strong feeling on the part of laborers and mechanics for unity and co-operation with similar groups of white artisans composed of whites, and the unions are seeing the need to improve the necessity of closer union of the various classes of skilled workers, and this feeling will continue to grow as men become better trained, better educated and better Christians. "In educational matters also there is a growing sympathy and spirit of cooperation between the races. The Negro is calling on school officials for a fair and equitable distribution of school funds. He is asking for better schools, longer terms, better pay for teachers and better equipment. In many cases the Negroes out of their own earnings are buying land for the schools, often putting up the school-houses. "Sometimes they supplement the pay of the teacher, this generally being done with the advice and approval of the local school officials, who are making appropriations for school purposes with a liberality such as was never before witnessed." FUNDS FOR STATE SCHOOLS. Federal and State Governments' Part In Agricultural Education Noted. Besides the amount of appropriations for agricultural schools provided for in the Morrill act of 1852, congress in 1907 passed an act carrying an additional appropriation of $25,000 yearly to each state and territory having an agricultural college. The act requires that the states receiving the benefit of this appropriation provide ground and buildings and keep up the repairs of the institutions. The money appropriated by the federal government may be used to pay teachers of mathematics, science, English, agriculture, the various mechanic arts, commercial subjects and domestic science and arts, but no part of the appropriation may be used to keep up repairs. The spirit of the act is to require the states to do their part in the interest of agricultural education. It has done more than any other agency to awaken a general interest in agricultural education among the colored people of the United States. According to the report of the commissioner of education for 1912, these schools received from the federal government $245,518 and from their sisters $270,650, a total of $516,168. They had a total enrollment of 8,069. Announcement! FALL & WINTER STYLES Our fine and unusual selection of Foreign and Domestic designs, in Suitings and Overcoatings, are ready for your inspection. 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For those colored men and women who were not members of the organization it is an object lesson to inspire them to effort to act well their part in life. We are speaking of the annual meeting of the Farmers' Improvement society of Texas. The session lasted three days. About five hundred members from all over the state were in attendance Surely this is an object lesson full of credit to the colored race and notably to the men who brought this organization into existence and who manage its affairs, who compose its membership. These colored farmers are types of the best element of their race, men who are shaping the future of that race for good. We take pride in thus writing of this essentially commendable movement and we can say that the best element of white people in Waco are proud to have the organization meet here. There is additional gratification in the fact that some of the leading spirits have their homes and do business in Waco. This society is the best evidence of what the really worthy and capable Negroes of Texas are doing for the public good. It is as desirable that the Negroes of that class shall prosper and progress as well as the white race.—Wade C. Rollins in the Houston Post. The annual convention of the Negro Baptists of Texas was one of the greatest meetings ever held. Devotional exercises at the auditorium, Galveston, were conducted by Rev. A. C. Ray of Bay City. President Campbell introduced Rev. J. E. Ellis, chairman of the church extension board, who delivered a short address and presented Dr. W. R. Tolliver, general secretary of the church extension board, who read his report. The report of the secretary showed great gains over last year. Dr. Ira M. Hendon read the report of the committee on state of the country. President J. W. Strong of Central Texas college delivered an address on The Possibilities and Future Outlook of Central Texas College." The orphan home board through its secretary, Rev. A. Moore, submitted its report, showing that during the past year $25,000 has been raised for the orphan home. The orphan home board owns 303 acres, valued at Austin $200 an acre, a stone building erected at a cost of $75,000, and is caring for 200 orphans. St. John orphanage is supposed to be the largest orphanage in the world. The evangelical board, through its secretary, Rev. James S. Anderson, made its report showing that during the past year this board has been instrumental in saving 1,278 souls, and has nearly one thousand dollars. Prof. W. H. Fuller, educational secretary, submitted his report showing that during the past year $8,971 has been raised from all sources. Secretary Fuller's report showed that the Guadalupe district led all of the other districts in raising money, having raised $4,084.12 for the educational work of the state. He showed that the special need of the Baptists of the state was to maintain the Baptist schools of the state, and urged that the ministry of the denomination be trained in denominational schools. In his report of his housing survey of Springfield, Ill., for the Sage foundation, John Indier of the National Housing Association had this to say: "In the Negro district bad housing features are among the most serious in the city. This is usual in cities that have Negro districts. Houses are more dilapidated, water supply and toilets more inadequate, everything in a more run-down, shiftless condition. Part of this may be due to the character and habits of some of the Negro people themselves, in just the same way that bad living conditions among the whites is often due to shiftlessness. But there is no question in the minds of those who have studied Negro housing that a large proportion of these people desire better homes than those they are able to obtain in most of our cities. One who has inspected many Negro homes cannot but be impressed by the evident desire for cleanliness and order, even under the most discouraging conditions. My own impression is that where conditions are approximately equal the homes of Negroes are better kept than those of several nation- It has been asserted that there are only two spots between the Gulf of Mexico and the Bay of Fundy where mountains dip into the sea directly from the water's edge. They are at Mount Desert, on the eastern part of Penobscot bay, and at Camden, on the western part. Illinois will construct 16,000 miles of paved country roads 'immediately. Colorado streams are to be restocked with trout by the government. There are 28 pounds of blood in the body of an average adult and ten pounds are moved at every pulsation of the heart. Revolution damage claims presented to the Chinese republic's government now call for more than $23,700,000. The battle of Chickamauga, Civil war, engaged 127,000 men, of whom 24,000 were killed or wounded. More than 12,000 persons are training for teachers in India. Two hundred and forty children and several adults were confirmed by James Cardinal Gibbons, of Baltimore, at St. Cyprian's Colored Catholic church, Washington, recently. The confirmation ceremony followed the solemn high mass, which was celebrated by Rev. Francis W. Clair, of the Redemptorist Order, of Annapolis. Father Clair was assisted by Rev. James J. O'Connor, of St. Augustine's church, as deacon, and Rev. P. J. Ritchie, assistant pastor of St. Cyprian's church, as subdeacon. The pastor of St. Cyprian's church, Rev. James R. Matthews, was master of ceremonies. Cardinal Gibbons preached the sermon. He instructed the children on the meaning of confirmation, and emphasized the loyalty which those confirmed owe to the church. He urged the instruction of colored children as well as white children in religious matters, and congratulated the pastor upon the work being done in his parish. The procession at the close of the ceremonies was led by the priests, and the children and adults who had been confirmed followed. The priests marched around the church and to the rectory, where Cardinal Gibbons was entertained in the afternoon. Other priests who were present at the ceremony were Mgr. James F. Macklin, of St. Paul's church, and Rev. George A. Dougherty, vice-rector of the Catholic university. Cardinal Gibbons expressed his gratitude at having an opportunity to visit St. Cyprian's parish. He was the guest of honor at a dinner given by the pastor of the church, and late in the afternoon took an automobile ride to the Catholic university and other points of interest in Washington. The educational department of the Colored Y. M. C. A. has been opened. Among the new features of the department this year are courses in tailoring, barbering, mechanical drafting and serving. The automobile school will be conducted this year on a larger scale than last year. Among the academic subjects offered are arithmetic, English, penmanship, stenography and typewriting. Among other activities of the educational department are the separate clubs for chauffeurs, porters, janitors, custodians, waiters and the Y. M. C. A. band, orchestra, glee club and quartet. The Live issue club will continue its work. Classes for working boys will be conducted Friday evening and Saturday morning. Classes for the three-year Bible course were organized with Thomas E. Taylor, Father A. H. Maloney and Rev. W. H. Weaver instructors for the first, second and third year courses respectively. Rev. H. L. Herod will teach a class in the International Sunday school lesson on Thursday evening, which will be open to men and women. On the same evening Rev. John Brice will conduct a personal workers' class. The physical department is also open. Three additional features in the nature of extension work will be attempted. They include a Sunday school basket ball league, a public school athletic league and a series of health talks, to be conducted by city physicians. The boys' department opened with a large membership. — Indianapolis News. In 1913 Denmark sent 13,093 persons to settle in the United States. alities among our recent immigrants. "But the Negro suffers under severe handicaps. He is usually segregated, if not by law then by custom, in one of the poorest part of town. Being so confined, he is more easily exploited by his landlord who inclines to give less and charge more than he would in the case of white tenants. I was told that this is the condition in Springfield, although my stay was so short as not to allow the statement. If it is, Springfield is not unique; the same situation is to be found in other cities. But that is no excuse for letting it continue. Nor should the white citizens of Springfield persuade themselves that to improve housing conditions in the Negro district will be a purely altruistic endeavor. We have learned enough in the past few years to know that if any part of the city suffers the other parts will suffer with it. Disease and immorality in the Negro district will have its effect as far away as the extreme borders of the community. To safeguard itself Springfield must set minimum housing standards that shall apply to every dwelling in the city." The longer I live the more I am convinced that after all the one thing worth living for and dying for is the privilege of making some being more happy and more useful. No man who does anything to lift his fellows ever makes a sacrifice.—Booker Washington. Manchester, England, last year imported 44,648,800 gallons of oil. Gold Coast, Colony is the premier cocoa producer in the world. Of the 17 serious accidents to submarines in the last ten years, 11 have occurred to British vessels. Austria's eight universities and two independent theological schools have 31,646 students. Richard Fritz, Topeka, in 16 years as cemetery sexton has dug 7,000 graves. It is said that about fourteen hundred earth tremors were felt in Japan last year. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1914 OPPOSING MATERIALS ASSOCIATE D WITH MUCH SUCCESS. White and Black In Combination is One of the Smartest and Most Pleasing—illustration Gives an idea of the Effect. Nothing that concerns fashion is more interesting than the amazing way in which apparently opposing materials are placed together with results that leave no question as to their success. And colors—with what reckless abandon are the strongest contrasts brought into pleasing proximity. There is no contrast so striking as pure white and lustrous black, and in this season the combination bids fair to remain inordinately smart. The sketch presents a clever use of black and white in a coat and skirt costume. These long, full-skirted coats are extremely stylish, following the lines of the redingote and polonaise, while showing the military influence so noticeable in most of the present-day clothes. In this case the coat is of oyster white broadcloth with white fur collar and cuffs. The fronts are cut short at the waist line (slightly empire) and cross each other at an angle with a close line of cloth covered ball buttons as a fastening. Below the waist the skirt portion of the coat is cut out, leaving a panel-like opening broken at the hipline by a loosely knotted sash of self-material, either end of which is started just over the hips, between the stitching together of the skirt and body of the coat. The skirt is of black velvet, very simply made, with a few evenly arranged folds of fullness around the belt. By topping it with a broached or oddly embroidered girdle a fas- Charming Effect in Black and White, cinating glimpse of the same will show just under the slanting waistline of the coat. And in these little things, as well as the big ones, each new model is distinctive; the commonplace does not even have to be considered. We have to look back over the past ten years to actually, realize how different this year is from others in matters of dress.—Washington Star. HINTS FOR THE MIDDLE AGED Black Net and Chantilly Lace Again in Fashion—Gown of Ribbed Violet Velvet and Crepe. There is always a period of indecision, more or less, and this is never more so than with the woman of middle age who is very particular about her clothes. At the same time clothes must be bought. Black net and chantilly lace have returned to fashion. In materials, too, the silk volles, plain and embroidered, will make gowns that can be worn both afternoon and evening. One of the best of these new models is a black satin dress with a long, full tunic of black fillet net banded at the hew of three spaced velvet bands, each about five inches broad. The corsage, instead of surplice fronts, has wide surplice satin bands that start from a yoke each side of the fronts, cross, tie loosely, dropping in the back. Another gown, in a reddish violet, is of ribbed velvet and crepe. The drop skirt is of the velvet; there is a three-section tunic all box plaited. There is a long one in front, with two at the back, one longer than the tunic, the other overlapping it and stopping DRESS TO SUIT THE FIGURE Actresses Gives Wise Advice to the Woman Who Is of Generous Proportions. "If you are a large woman," adresses Maude Odell, the actress, "be a confessed and complaisant large woman." "Better accept the scale on which nature drew you. And if you are large affect long lines. Be as jealous of your height, if you are a large woman, as if you were a tiny one. For the taller you are the less ample will seem your bulk. Don't subtract a whit from it. Whatever legitimately adds to it increases your attractiveness and deepens the note of personal elegance." In an article on "How the Large Woman Should Dress," in the Green Book Magazine, Miss Odell advocates the V-shaped neck—never a round or square-shaped bodice. Folds or tucks that follow horizontal lines are shortening, she says. "I regard cross trimmings," she writes, "as things that should not be. some inches short of knee length. These have pictic edges. The basque is of the velvet and is draped surplice to the waist line and wrinkled beneath. The idea is to get an almost, but not quite, fitted long corsage that passes over the skirt. The surplice edges are outlined with brown fur bands. CHILD'S PLAID DRESS Very, very dark green formed the ground of this wool plaid and was crossed by lines of red and white. The frock was made in Russian style with an invisible closing at the center front and two box plafts running from shoulder to hem in front and back. A sash of red moire is drawn beneath these plafts and lotted to the left of the front. The little white lawn collar and cuffs have an embroidered design picked out in red. The bonnet worn with this was covered in black velvet, and the joining of crown and brim was hidden beneath a plaited ribbon of red moire with ends and loops falling at the back. SOLUTION TO REMOVE HAIR Disfugiring Growth on Upper Lip May Easily Be Done Away With-Use of Lemon in Beautifying. One of the worst disfigurements that women fall heir to is the growth of superfluous hair on the upper lip. Many and varied are the remedies suggested, but such should be followed with the greatest discrimination and judgment. An excellent cure is suggested as follows: Moisten the superfluous hairs with simple sulfo solution. It will be found that this application will dissolve the hair and, whether heavy or light, it will disappear. Most depliateries are apt to leave a red spot and an extreme irritation of the skin, but this particular remedy will leave the skin soft, smooth and clear. Its action is gentle and most effective in immediately removing the hair. Smart women generally keep a lemon on the toilet table, as the application of fresh lemon juice is excellent, for whitening and beautifying the hands. The juice will also remove stains from around the finger nails and will vastly improve the color of the skin. No toilet table should be without the ever-useful lemon. It is not universally known that an excellent whitener for the teeth is to be found in common salt. The teeth should be carefully brushed with a little salt at least once a week, taking care to rinse the mouth out carefully afterwards, so that/not one particle of the salt may remain around the teeth. The whitening effect of salt upon the teeth is instantaneous. BLACK AND WHITE A narrow brim saves this hat from the turban class. It was of black velvet with a tailored band of grosgrain ribbon about the crown and a huge white wing or wings outspread across the front of the crown as trimming. I classify them with coughnuts and fresh sweets. Furs and Furbelows As to furs, a muff and neckpiece of velvet with the merest scrap of fur as trimming is all that the true Parisienne allows herself this year. Soldiers must have medicine and bandages and warm clothing for the cold nights spartin in the trenches, and all the money that can be spared is invested in these supplies for the army. There is also the unhappy fact that, while her American sister is wearing bands of fur on her winter frocks, the Parisian is wearing bands of crepe.—Vogue. Gaberdine. Gaberdine is still one of the fashionable fabrics. It has proved almost as durable, perhaps quite as durable, as serge. It has an attractive finish and it is soft and supple. So it has shown itself suitable for the most exacting wear. It is a pleasant change from serge, too, for although serge is always welcome when it is in fashion, it sometimes grows a bit tiresome. MANY APPETIZING DESSERTS AT COMMAND. Condiment Is Also Recommended for Its Health-Giving Properties—Should Have More Definite Place in the Larder. Preserved or canned ginger gives a most interesting flavor to many deserts and really deserves a more definite place in the larder. For it can be kept always on hand and therein possesses a great advantage over many other fruit flavors. Dates freed from their pits and stuffed with silvers of preserved ginger, then rolled in granulated sugar, are a delicious sweetmeat. Ginger Bavarian cream is a dessert with an almost elusive flavor. To make it chop half a cupful of preserved ginger into small bits and mix it with half a cupful of sirup. Then add half a package of gelatin, which has been soaked and dissolved in a cupful of water. Whip a pint of cream stiff and add it to the other ingredients. If necessary add chill. Serve with whipped cream, garnished with bits of preserved ginger. Chopped preserved ginger can be added to rice pudding before it is baked to give it an unusual flavor. For a baked custard ginger sauce is delicious. Make it by simmering a cupful of sirup to which a quarter of a cupful of chopped preserved ginger has been added. Serve hot. Ginger custard sauce is made by simmering the milk from which the custard is to be made with some chopped ginger in it for 15 minutes. Then strain and proceed with the custard sauce in the usual way. For ginger water ice boil a quart of water and a pound and a quarter of granulated sugar together for five minutes with the rind from four lemons and one orange. Cool and add the juice of the lemons and orange, strain and freeze. Pound four ounces of preserved ginger to a paste and cut two ounces into shreds and add to the ice when it is hard. Pack for a couple of hours. Ginger ice cream is made in this way: Pound six ounces of preserved ginger to a paste and add slowly two tablespoonfuls of lemon juice. Mix a pint of cream with half a pound of granulated sugar and add slowly to the ginger mixture. Press through a fine wire sleeve and freeze. Oriental Eggs. The Chinese are great eaters of eggs, which they take hard boiled. These are to be had in all the roadside places for refreshment. While the Chinese have an expression, "eggs of a hundred years," it is not to be understood that their eggs are always a century old, though one may be able to procure those that are of many years' standing. The Chinese evince a preference for the egg of the duck or of the goose. These are placed with aromatic herbs in slaked lime for a varying period, the minimum being, it is said, five or six weeks. Under the influence of time the yolk liquefies and takes on a dark green color, and the white coagulates and becomes green. How to Clean White Feathers White feathers of any description can be cleaned at home to look like new at a small cost. Take gasoline and plaster of paris and mix the two together to the consistency of whipped cream. Dip the feathers in this mixture, squeezing and pressing them; then hang in the open air to dry thoroughly, and until the gasoline evaporates. Be careful not to handle until thoroughly dry; then shake well, and the result will be a beautifully clean and fluffy feather. White wings may also be successfully treated in this manner. The gasoline must never be used in a room where there is a light or fire. To Make Pot Pie. This can be made with veal alone, chicken or any nice meat. It can also be made similar to the Irish stew with left-over meat and adding a litte fresh meat. Meat can be used alone or with a flavoring of vegetables. Cut up small and simmer, as the Irish stew is made, then put in a deep baking dish and cover with a biscuit crust or a mashed potato crust rolled out with flour. Bake a rich brown in moderate oven. Serve in the baking dish. Veal stew, which is made by cutting a pound or two of veal into six pieces, makes a good pie. Breakfast Pie. An appetizing and substantial left-over breakfast can be made in the following way: Grease a baking dish and cover the bottom well with hot mashed potatoe and add layer of the meat chopped fine or ground and rather highly seasoned. Top off with a thin layer of the mashed potatoes. If there was gravity with the meat this may be poured over the pie; otherwise molten it with water in which a little butter has been dissolved. Set in the oven and bake until brown. Apple butter is sometimes used with it. Cold slaw gives the requisite bite when cranberries are missing. Pecan Cookies. Prepare enough pecans to make one plint of meat and grind them into flour in the food chopper. Cream one cupful of sugar with two tablespoonfuls of buttered, add three eggs, two tablespoonfuls of milk, a pinch of salt and the ground nuts. Use barely enough flour to make a dough. It must not be too stiff nor too thin, just a good rolling dough. Cut into cakes and bake a light brown. Housewives Should Learn More About the Possibilities of the Humble Chestnut. Few women are aware what delicious deserts may be made with the humble little chestnuts. French cooks know the worth of chestnuts full well, and their recipes are justly celebrated. For chestnut mousse, a delicacy fit for the gods, or a luncheon de luxe, shell and blanch about two cupfuls of chestnuts which have been cooled until tender. Rub the chestnuts through a sieve, and stir them carefully into a pint of whipped cream, to which have been added half a cupful of powdered sugar and a teaspoonful of vanilla extract. Add two teaspoonfuls of maraschino cordial, turn into a mold and pack away in ice and salt for five hours. Serve with whipped cream dashed with rum. To make marrons glaces, a delicacy that is rather costly when bought at a confectioner's, yet which is of great value to the housekeeper who loves tasteful garnishing, select large, perfect chestnuts. Shell and simmer a pint of the nuts in boiling water until tender. Drain and toss into cold water to make them firm. Let the chestnuts drain a moment, then turn them out on a towel and see that each one is thoroughly dry. A sirup must now be made by boiling a cup of sugar in a pint of water, and in this simmer the chestnuts for an hour. Drain off the sirup and to it add a few drops of vanilla extract. Then cook it until it becomes brittle when dropped in cold water—as one tries candy. Set the pan of sirup in a larger pan of hot water to keep the hot sirup from cooling and candying, and dip in the chestnuts one by one, removing them and placing on oiled paper. POPULAR DAINTIES OF ITALY Recipes for Potted Delicacies That Are Not Well Enough Known Housekeepers may be interested in trying to make these "potted dainties." The recipes are fresh from Italy and all ingredients are procurable here. To make potted tomatoes, cook a peeled and shredded onion with three fair sized tomatoes very slowly to a pulp in half an ounce of butter. Then pass through a sieve, add a well whisked egg and stir over the fire until thick, when, having blended thoroughly, add two ounces of grated cheese, then four ounces of fine white bread-crumbs. Pour into dry jars. Cover with a half-inch layer of liqueur butter. Potted haricot beans are made by first soaking the beans overnight. Then skin them and cook until tender in boiling salted water with two onions. Drain away all water, mash smooth with drippings or butter, season agreeably with salt, pepper and nutmeg and finish as above, remembering that rigorous exclusion of air will insure freshness for at least two or three weeks. As a rule, pastes do not keep very long. Imitation anchovy paste may be made from the same recipe, adding two teaspoonfuls of anchovy essence to impart the desired flavor. Hiding Holes in Wall Paper Not long ago a woman, who wished to hide an unsightly nail hole in her white striped wall paper, found that the hole would just accommodate a short stick of white chalk which, when put in, seemed to do very well for fillen. Vinegar will molsten plaster of paris better than water in using it to stop up a hole or crack. It is easier to manipulate, as the vinegar makes it more like putty. It does not dry out as soon as water. The mixture will not harden until you are through handling it. Cleaning Plaster Casts The following is a simple but effective method for removing the grime which plaster statues, etc. gather in the atmosphere of cities. A thick solution of starch, such as laundresses use, is made and the object is covered with it, care being taken to have it penetrate every crevice. The starch paste is then allowed to dry, whereupon it crumbles away, carrying with it the dirt of the surface of the plas- Strawed Tomatoes With Onions Stewed Tomatoes With Onions. A really delicious dish is prepared from about six good-sized tomatoes, one onion and a half cupful of bread crumbs. Chop the tomatoes, which have been peeled and cut into pieces, add a little salt, a little pepper and an even table-spoonful of sugar, stew gently for about twenty minutes, add the bread crumbs, re-heat and serve. Grapes in Jelly To one quart of hot grape juice add two tablespoonfuls of dissolved gelatine. Place a layer at the bottom of a mold; chill, then add a row of grapes cut in half and seeded; then more liquid and again chill until set. Repeat until the mold is full. When jellied, unmold and garnish with whipped cream. Eggs a la Shelburne. Cut slices from the top of six tomates of uniform size and take out enough pulp to allow a raw egg to be broken inside. Cover with bits of butter, and with a toothpick fasten a raspier of bacon over the top of each tomah. To cook in very hot oven until the eggs are set (about eight minutes). When Making Pillows. In making new pillows have the feathers first inclosed in a bag of cheesecloth or thin muslin. Then at any time the ticking may be removed for washing, and even the feathers may be washed in the inner bag with out flying all over the house. Southern Cook's Advice When frying griddle cakes *ub* the griddle with a small bag of salt. The cakes will be just as brown and throom not filled with disagreeable WHY MR. BROWN WAS MOWING Not Because Grass Needed Cutting, but Rather to Drown the Sound of His Wife's Voice. Smith and Jones were rambling along the boulevard, when the former paused and glanced toward a man who was energetically pushing a mower across an adjacent lawn. "There's Brown mowing his lawn again!" he wonderingly exclaimed. "That's eight times I have seen him at it this week. His grass must certainly be some speed when it starts to grow." "You have got another guess, old boy!" smiled Jones. "It doesn't happen to be a case of grass!" Responded Smith: "Come again. I don't get you." "Family scrap," answered Jones. "Every time Mrs. Brown starts to read the riot act in six languages and seven dialects the old man rushes out and starts up the lawn mower to drown the sound of her voice."—Philadelphia Telegraph. Neutrality. Mrs. Newlywed - We are neutral, aren't we. George? Mr. Newlywed—Yes, dear. "We mustn't show any bias, must we?" "No." "Then I did just right." "In what way?" "Why, I gave all our French mustard and our German soap and our English breakfast tea and our Russian caviar to Mary, the cook. Mary said she didn't think her folks were neutrals—and she was quite sure they needed the soap and things. Wasn't that thoughtful of me?"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Putting It Plainly "There seems to be a marked discrepancy between the war news from Petrograd and that sent out from Berlin." "I judge that you are a man of conservative ideas." "Yes?" "You say, There seems to be a marked discrepancy,' when the natural inference is that somebody is lying." An Eye for Art. "Charley, dear," said young Mrs. Torkins, "I don't think the garden is a bit pretty." "Why, that is a first-rate garden." "The color scheme would be much nicer if you had gotten paris green to match the cabbage." "There is one good thing about be- ing a professional tramp." "What is it?" "You are never troubled by having to choose an occupation." "I thought," said the indignant answerer of an advertisement, as he looked about an empty room, "that this was advertised as a 'going concern.' "It sure was," said the janitor, as he wrung his mop, "but that was last week. It's gone now." The Arrival "I would have you understand," said the actor who was talking of salary for next season, "that I have arrived." "I guess that's right," answered the manager, who was once a railroad conductor; "and, having arrived, here is where you get off." Should Make Ends Meet. "I don't see why the Dibbles have such a hard time in getting along." "No?" "She seldom loses a game of bridge and he plays a stiff game of poker." Fall Fashions "What do you do you do of the ridiculous little short coats men are wearing these days?" "I think that if Reuben came to town he would be right in style." He Knew Mountains. The boy in the school was being examined in geography. "What kind of mountains are there in South America?" he was asked. "High," he replied.—Judge. Different Matter Entirely. "How fast does your auto go?" "It can make 70 miles an hour." "But how fast can it go safely?" "Ah, sir, that is a very difficult matter."—Detroit Free Press. "Sir, your creditors are insisting that you settle all these bills." "Send them word at once that I have declared a moratorium like the big fellows." Much Worse. "I see where the Germans have destroyed a Rubens." "Only one? Think of the Gastons, Alfonses and Pierres they have destroyed!" Pushed Her In. "I learned to swim in one lesson." "Huh, the man who taught you could not have been very good looking." "He was my brother." Of Number One. "I hear that Betty has accepted that horrid old Mr. Scadda. What do you suppose she is thinking of?" "Herself dear." ---