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--- AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS --- Dr. James Hardy Dillard of Charlotteville, Va., who is the executive officer of the Jacques and Slater boards, and one of the foremost educational experts in the country, spoke at the public meeting at the Hotel Somerset, Boston, in behalf of Hampton institute. Doctor Dillard was for a number of years professor of Laisis and dean of the college of Tulane university, New Orleans. Since 1907 he has been engaged in Negro school work, and it is said of him that he has traveled through the South to a greater extent than any other man in the country. Hampton institute and other schools for Negroes had made a slight rift in the colored man's "cloudy way" when in 1892 announcement was made of the establishment of the John F. Slater fund for the education of the Negro college of Tulane university. In 1908 the John A. Jeanes foundation for the assistance of Negro elementary schools was started with an endowment of a million dollars. Doctor Dillard declares that the migration of southern negroes to the North in the last ten months has forced a new problem on the South that legislation only may solve. It is said that 10,000 Negroes in Savannah North county are already at work in the North, attracted by high wages of them having left their families in want. "The Southern educational problem is showing steady, progress," Dillard says, "but unfortunately a low grade of politics in many places still stands in the way. The need in the South is still great for bringing more and more to the front the better thought of our most intelligent and progressive people. This seems to me to our chief Southern public today. "Politics count relatively more with us than they do in other parts of the country. Public sentiment is more dependent upon the professional politician than it is upon other classes of public men, such as clergymen, educators and educated men of business. "We badly need more voices from the thinkers who are not politicians, and we need the commanding voices from politicians who are statesmen." The Hamptonetta presided over by Hon. W. Cameron Forbes, was addressed by Doctor Dillard, Rev. George A. Gordon, Dr. Hollis F. Frissell of Hampton and J. E. Blanton, a half brother of Major Moton, president of the government farm demonstration work in Beaufort county, South Carolina. Mr. Beaufort, a graduate of Hampton, told of many interesting experiences on the island of St. Helena, off the South Carolina coast, where the population consists of 0,000 Negroes and 45 whites. The Negro who was enfranchised 54 years ago was in no sense like the Negro as he is today. In many respects, obedience to authority, respect for his white neighbors, freedom from evil habits, the newly enfranchised slave was a far superior being to his descendants of the present day; but the Negro of today in many respects was a slave, in business ability, bears little resemblance to the newly manumitted slave, and is far better informed upon all questions of government than any of his race who has preceded him; and for the reason that he is growing up into the ability to understand A decidedly better treatment of the Negro, both in the North and in the South, will grow out of this scattering of the race. The old condition grew out of the fact that: the demand for his labor has been limited and the supply unlimited. Other influences, some sinister and some not sinister, have worked against him, and seemingly insecure prejudice which would give to him only those things which the white man did not want. Not infrequently the ostracism that came to the Negro in the East and Middle West came by virtue of the fact that in religion, in race and sometimes in politics, he has been an outsider. It is not unnatural in the small community for the priest to intercede with the employer for his stock and for those of his persuasion for the politician to demand the politician for the narrow range of political appointment. Closer tigs still are those of orce and language and nationality. The Negro heretofore, with merely sentiment on his side, has not been able to overcome these barriers. But if all signs Electric locomotives are in use in Switzerland, in which powerful electro magnets are used instead of couplings in drawing cars. In Mexico there is a 150-foot bridge over a river that is composed entirely of mahogany, worth at the present price of the wood, almost $2,000,000. A new kitchen item is a cutter for removing cores from vegetables in the form of a long spiral that can be used if wished. American institutions, Captain Crosby would extend to him the suffrage restricted and regulated by the Constitution and by the laws of congress so that he would not find himself entirely shut out of all participation in public affairs. Captain Crosby holds that a restricted and regulated suffrage would not be "manhood suffrage", and that the integrity of his race ought, to be of as much concern to the Negro as the integrity of the white, race is to the white man. No race which has despised itself has ever prospered. The integrity of his race cannot be changed by constitutional amendments or statutory enactments; but an assured and regulated suffrage would make him all the more desirable citizen and all the better able to protect his racial integrity, which is absolutely essential to his racial salvation.—Birmingham (Alm.) Age-Herald. There are in Texas, according to the thirteenth decennial census of the government, 252,893 children between the ages of six and twenty years, of which number 190,708, or 51.7 per cent, are attending school; there are 85,461 children in Texas of Negro blood between the ages of ten and fourteen years, of which number 87,636, or 79.1 per cent, are attending school; there are fifteen and twenty years, of which number 27,694, or only 29.7 per cent, are in attendance upon school. According to the above figures it is readily discernable that the tendency of colored parents is to start their children to school at a late age and to take them out early. The proof of this tendency is further substantiated by the fact that Texas, literacy is higher than that of any other age having a total of 28,000,000 while there are several such states whose total scholastic attendance is greater in percentage than that of Texas. The point I wish to emphasize is the fact that statistics show that while Texas has good schools and other things necessary to the educational development of our race, we are taking but mager advantage of the possible scholastic of the 14 years of our school. It is clearly shown by carefully compiled statistics that from 29 per cent to 65 per cent of the children of colored parentage in Texas at different periods of their scholastic life do not utilize the advantages offered then. along educational life. Only for about four years of the probable school life of the children in Texas of Negro descent is there anything in schools decent showing how much attention they attend. From the ages ten to fourteen is indicated above, we have 67, 63, or 70.1 per cent out of a possible 64,101 who are in school. This period is when the best record in attendance is made. Communication to Houston Post. Prunes stored in a California warehouse after a few months become welded into a solid mass, which is attacked with pick and shovel when it is desired to remove them for shipment. French scientists have demonstrated that the vapors of iodine and bromine pass through thin glass, even at ordinary temperature. Whistler's picture, White Girl, described by himself as one of its most important works, brought $10,500 in London at auction. fall not, the conflict now raging will so lessen the affectiveness of these agents that the black man will not find it difficult to win a place and hold it in our larger industrial and economic scheme of things. A novel time recorder employs a phonograph cylinder to record the sound of a clock striking and the voices of employees at about the same instant. In one region of government forest land in Argentina it is estimated that there are at least 1,000,000 pine trees large enough for profitable lumbering. An English railroad supplies locomotives and cars to children taking long journeys to relieve the monotony of riding. It is estimated that in twelve years Boston has lost $3,049,244 in poll taxes. The Grand Trunk Pacific drydock, at Prince Rupert, cost $2,500,000. If the sea should rise one-twenty-sixth part of its depth, one-half of the land would be under winter. Thunderstorms are rarer in San Francisco than in any other part of the United States. Fifty thousand combinations are possible with a new combination padlock. Spanish fishing feets employ 80,000 men. ESTABLISHED AUGUST 25, 1883, AND ISSUED EVERY WEEK ON TIME SINCE. CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917. INTERNED GERMAN RAIDER TAKEN TO PHILADELPHIA The German sea raider Prinz Eltel Friedrich in the Philadelphia navy yard, whither she was taken by the American, authorities after the break with Germany. The vessel had been interned at Norfolk navy yard for a long time. VICTIMS OF HOTEL FIRE MAY EXCEED SCORE Many Guests Die When Floors Give Way in Minneapolis Fire. Minneapolis, "Minn. — Between 15 and 20 lives are believed to have been lost in the fire which destroyed the Kenwood hotel, a four-story building. A score of persons were injured, some seriously; by leaping from the top floors of the structure when the one fire escape became broken. One woman, Mrs. Luchia Spiegel, jumped to her death from the third floor. Police and fire department officials believe that nearly a score of persons were precipitated into the basement by crumbling floors and buried in the debris, over which thick layers of ice have formed. One fire broke out, most of the downtown apparatus was fighting another fire, and 16 was nearly 16 minutes before the first company reached the scene. A number of children were dropped from windows into the arms of spectators. None was seriously hurt. The Ringsman, a police officer, was unlikely, adding that identification would be impossible even if the bodies were dug out of the charred ruins. STORM WHITE HOUSE MEMBERS OF REACE FEDERATION FAIL TO SEE PRESIDENT; TALK TO SECRETARY. Washington, D. C. — Several hundred pacifists, most of them women members of the Emergency Peace Federation, stormed President Wilson's offices in the White House after marching down Pennsylvania avenue with waving banners. Falling to gain audience with the president, they declared to Secretary Tumulty that "we are going to the pending a Foilette resolution providing for a popular referendum before declaring war. During their demonstration in the executive offices, the visitors waved American flags and made declarations that "our rights have been trampled underfoot and Germany has run amuck, but nothing is to be gained by a campaign of hate." Said China Breaks With Germany. Washington, D. C. — C. diplomatic circles here heard reports that China had broken diplomatic ties with Germany, a result of the submarine ambush. These reports were generally credited in view of the official intimation China had assured the American minister that the Chinese government upheld in every way the attitude of the United States. Didn't Salute Flag. Mansfield, Ohio. — The patriotism of young. America in Mansfield was demonstrated by the boys in one of the schools of this city. A German boy in the sixth grade neglected to wash his hands before whereupon he was seized by his classmates, forced to salute the flag and given a severe pummeling. German Boat Concealed Guns Honolulu. — Machine guns and ammunition were found stored away on board the German, intermed cruise Geler, which was set on fire here recently by her crew. At the time the Geler intermed, her commander was taken over all the ammunition to all United States naval authorities. 'We Refuse to Fight.' Lorain, Ohio. — Resolutions denouncing war and declaring that "We won't fight if war is declared," were adopted at a mass meeting of 50 citizens of Lorain. The meeting was called by Socialists. The resolutions were wired to President Wilson. The meeting was addressed by the Rev. Vernon Wade Wager, pastor of the First Methodist church, who said that war is murder and that if individuals should not murder, nations also should refrain. He insisted the Civil war could have been averted. SLIM CHANGE FOR U-BOAT WHEN SIGHTED Crew of Horse Ship Tells of Sinking Submarine in Mediterranean Sea. Newport News, Virginia. — Just how much chance a submarine has in a fight with an armed platoon once the gunners on the steamer can get a view of the U-boat before being struck by a torpedo. is shown by the story of such an encounter brought here by those aboard the British ship Oxonian. On her last trip through the Mediterranean, bound to Alexandria from Newport News with a cargo of horses, the Oxonian engaged and put out of commission with three shots an Austrian submarine. Only six minutes later the submarine was ascertained and the time the undersea, raider was wrecked. The "fight" occurred on the afternoon of Dec. 28 while the Oxonian was off the island of Crete. Without warning the submarine fired a torpedo at the submarine coming from asterin, missed the ship by a small margin. A few minutes later the submarine, whose command apparently thought the torpedo had scored a hit, rose to the surface. The Oxonian's gunner fired one shot at 1,800 yards. This fell short, and another shot at 2,400 yards. It was a battleship and third shot completely wrecked the diver. The Oxonian steamed away sending out wireless calls: A French patrol boat responded, and picked up the commander and surviving members of the submarine crew as prisoners. Americans on the oceanine sea veritable maritime graveyard. Activities are carried on principally by Austrian submarines which cruise in pairs. BIG VESSEL IS SUNK WHITE STAR LINER AFRIC is SENT TO BOTTOM; PART OF CREW LANDED. London, Eng. — Lloyd's announces that the White Star line steamer Afric of 11,999 tons gross has been sunk. The Exchange Telegraph Co. said the Afric was sunk by a submarine and that 17 of her crew are missing. This report has been confirmed. The Illinois 14 and 17 of the ordee have been landed. The Afric belonged to the Oceanic Steam Navigation Co., a subsidiary company of the White Star Line. She had been engaged in admiralty service. Mexicans Make Raid on Ranch. El Paso, Texas. — Armed Mexicans crossed the 60 miles southwest of Hachita, N. M., and took prisoner three Mormons, a number of Mexican ranch hands and carried off livestock, according to a telegram from Hachita. The message was received from Bob Morehead, foreman of the Alamo Hueco ranch, saying the "corner ranch," which is on the American side of the line, was raided by the Mexicans. Two Mexican families were forced to accompany the bandits, it was said, in addition to the ranch hands, according to the telegram. Pomerene's Aunt Dies Millerburg, Ohio — Mrs. Christens Maxwell, 80, who lived near Berlin, is dead. She was an aunt of Senator Atlee Pomerene. Submarine Chasers. Washington, D.C. — If the United States is forced to go to war the sea coasts and the shores-of the Great Lakes will be guarded by a "mimoso fleet" made up of thousands of fast motor boats qualified to act as submarine chasers. The department plans to use boats of 50-foot length and more, which will be armed with guns ranging up to 100 feet. They are enrolled in the naval reserve 250 such boats and 2,000 more are available for service. PRESIDENTIAL SUFFRAGE BILL PASSES SENATE PRESIDENTIAL SUFFRAGE BILL PASSES SENATE Measure Carries by. Majority of 4; Now Up to Governor to Enfranchise Women. Columbus, Ohio. — The Ohio senate voted to give women the right to vote at presidential elections, by passing the Reynolds bill 29 to 16. When it went through, Senator Holden, leader of the opposition, changed his vote and got on the winning side, so he could later move a reconsideration if that step is decided on. While Gov. James M. Cox is keeping his own counsel, it is intimated he will sign the bill, which invoked their heaviest guns for the final contest. Long before the vote was taken or the oratory started, the galleries filled with women from all sections of the state, the crowd at the last becoming so great that many were permitted to take seats, or stand inside the rallying. Just before the fireworks started, the house recessed, and the entire body hurried to chock it with interested humanity. When the final vote, that passed the bill was cast the women and many of the men burst into cheers, stopping proceedings, and Lieut. Gow, Earl Bloom broke the handle of his gavel as he rapped vigorously for order. A friendly motion to reconsider the vote was made by Agnew of Cleveland and passed by the senate and developed the senate adjourned. The vote can be reconsidered within two days, but the friends of the bill say it cannot be overturned. WILL CONTINUE RAIDS SUBMARINE WARFARE WILL NOT BE LIMITED, SAYS OFFICIAL GERMANY. Berlin, via Sayville.—The following official statement has just been given out: "From foreign countries reports have been received according to which it is believed there that the barring of the sea against England by submarines and mines had been attenuated out of regard for America, or other reasons or that it is going to be attenuated. "Out of regard for the neutrals, it is, therefore, once more expressly declared that unrestricted warfare against all navigation in the announced barred zones is now going on completely and shall under no circumstances be limited." : Sends Second Warning to Cuba. Washington, D. C. Reports telling of the spread of the Liberal revolt in Cuba aroused such apprehension here that Secretary Lansing cabled a second warning to the people of the republic that the United States would not regard as legal any government set up by violence. The message went to Minister Gonzales at Havana and to every American consul, to be circulated all over the island. Lansing pointed out the responsibility of the United States in connection with Cuba and intimated very clearly that revolution was not to be tolerated. Barn Buena $10,000 Loss Tiffin, Ohio. — Fire destroyed a barn on the College-Pultz farm near with a loss of $10,000. An auto, grain and machinery were burned. American Ship Sunk. Rome, Italy. — The big American schooner Lyman M. Law has been sunk off the coast of Sardinia by a hostile submarine, says a Stefani dispatch from Cagliar, Sardinia. The crew of 10, of which eight were Americans, says the message, have been landed at Cagliar. The dispatch adds that the ship carried no contraband, but was loaded with lumber for Italy. Another dispatch asserts the schooner was not torpedoed, but was destroyed by a bomb placed by submarine crew. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS THE INFAMOUS FILM 'THE BIRTH OF A NATION' The Beatty Bill Can Be Made a Law--What Is Necessary to Accomplish This, Etc. The Beatty Bill Can Be Made a Law--What Is Necessary to Accomplish This, Etc. Columbus, O.—By the action of two members of the state board of censors, W. R. Wilson, and Mrs. Maud M. Miller, the infamous photoplay, "The Birth of a Nation," was admitted, Feb. 15, 1915. Mr. Miller, Ohio for two years. The third member, Chairman C. G. Williams, again voted against admitting the miserable thing. Originally it was barred because much of the film was very bad and managers to change it in any manner. It has been announced that changes have been made in the film. Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Miller were appointed members of the board, seventy-five years later when serving his first term. Mrs. Miller, although a resident of Columbus for the past 25 years, was born in the South and "prides herself" on the fact. She is connected with the Columbia University paper. Mr. Wilson, who joined with Mr. Williams, the only Republican member of the board of three members, to bar from Ohio the miserable film, has evidently experienced a deformity undoubtedly of political influence. Motion-picture men are telling one another of the large sum (said to be $40,000) alleged to have been given, last fall, to be deceived by the company promoting the infamous film, but under an assumed name or names. The only obstacle the film MAY have is a pending law by Representation. Lee Bose of the company arising from the use of all photoplay designs to create racial dissensions, etc. The legislature is DEMOCRATIC: It is this—democratic" It is this—democratic" promoters to bring about the change in the decision of the state board of censors. So it will not do to "bank on" the Beatty bill becoming a state board of censors. Mr. Beatty is a Republican, the legislature democratic and the film promoters, southern democrats, representing a company that commands millions of dollars in care and that courts, etc.) into N.Y. City, Boston and Chicago. The bill, as introduced by Mr. Beatty, provides as follows: "That any corporation, person or company, which fails to advertise, publish, present or exhibit in any public place in this State, any lithograph, drawing, picture, play, drama or sketch that tends to incite dissent, will be deemed to present or purport to represent any hanging, lynching or burning of any human being, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fine not less than two hundred ($200, dollars, not more than $200, dollars)000 dollars for each such offense." This bill, if passed, will not only bar "The Birth of the Nation" from Ohio but might bar Tom's Cabin, but might bar the Constitution, since the former might be construed as inciting hatred between the North and South, and the latter, as inciting hatred against the Jew. If it bars "The Merchant of Venice," the Constitution's typical of the Jew, all Jewish citizens will-favor it, and if it should bar "Uncle Tom's Cabin" our people of the state will cheerfully agree to its elimination in order to bar "The Birth of the Nation," which Hot Harry C. Smith, editor of The Gazette, first inaugurated opposition against and led to a successful finish—two years ago. The following from a well-known member of the race, a resident of Columbus, is self-explanatory and so pertinent just at this time that we ask a careful and thoughtful reading of it. But our people appeared (two years ago) to show little interest as to the outcome of the effort against "The Birth of a Nation," save the limited few, like yourself, who agitated and led the opposition to it. And this apparent lack of interest was remarked about by whites. "Had the N. A. A. C. P. furnished you with, funds sufficient to justify your giving the matter more publicity and sending the Gazette broadsheet to people in the area, been able and your work made much easier and lighter. What money, for publicity or publications, that was contributed by the N. A. A. C. P. went to the Crisis, a monthly publication in New York City. Whereas, The Gazette was more active in flight, and here on the ground, received no financial assistance whatever." "When Mr. Beaty introduced his bill, recently, the producers of "The Birth of a Nation" redoubled their efforts, and made haste for fear the bill might be delayed. So far as I know, the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. here (and elsewhere in the state) was doing nothing, although it was known that the film people were active." "Requestations: "If Mr. Beaty's bill could be pushed up on the calendar, and rushed through both branches of the legislature it might become a law before the film gets opportunity to show in Ohio. He advises me that the Democrats have promised him their support, as well as the Republicans, it, and the Democratic member of the senate, from this county, has offered to take charge GOV. JAMES M, COX. of it when it reaches the senate. Now you are familiar with the modus operandi of sitting a bill 'shoved up on the calendar, and _rushed through. Why_not take up the matter with Mr. Beaty, advising, suggesting and urging him to push the matter? Naturally, your six years' legislative experience would be of great benefit to him just now in handling the bill 'he has introduced. "Of course I know little or no benefit will come to you for making the fight, for republics are ungrateful, and likewise, very frequently, you will be compelled to very-frequently the fellow leads a race fight merely has the trouble for his pains. It appears to me, however, that the question of whether an avenue open to defeat the film, unless it is possible to enjoin its showing, and to do the latter, would necessitate money for lawyer and court expenses, and the money from, recalling that your initiating, leading, and keeping up the fight two years ago brought you not a penny to reimbure for the cost of the film, are compelled to spend during that many months' fight. "There is one point, however, you ought to drive home, and that is 'The Birth of a Nation' people, if they show in Ohio, will merely bring to life a historical film that breathes race-bathed and incites race prejudice. After they have shown, they will take away a full million dollars, and the race increased race prejudices, and 160,000 Negroes who, citizens of Ohio, will remain here to suffer additionally from its, bename effects. The film people will see, in the state, merely 'Get-rich-quick-Wallingfords', are willing to commercialize racial prejudices for the dollar." It ought to be and doubtless is plain to our people of Ohio—that they have a fight on their hands—against the infamous film—which will require money and resources, and local) than they have ever had. "It the Birth of a Nation" is again to be shut out of Ohio; AND THIS IS POSSIBLE! All local organizations should work harmoniously under the direction of a state organization or, individual, and the work should be inaugurated at once. Two years ago, the editor of The. Gazette inaugurated and led the successful fight against the misinformation photoplay, Nation", as he has many others in the last thirty-four years, giving his time and spending his own money freely. In all these years never a dollar has been asked or received by him; nor has the great mass of our people seemed particularly grateful. Certainly they have not shown a disposition to help financially or re-lubricate those who spent their hard-earned money in the Ohio branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, headquarters in N. Y. City, have been collecting a dollar and more, a year, from each one of its many hundreds of members in this state. The latter have given freely. We trust that some of this money will now be used to some effect in their behalf in this "Birth of a Nation" trouble. One thing sure, it will be necessary our people do better to help others or suffer the consequences of a failure to do so. If any of them doubt the baneful effect of exhibiting that infamous play in Ohio — something even the South will not permit for reasons obvious — they have only to remember the young southerner (white) who became so enraged against our people as the result of witnessing the miserable photolay in a F. Wayne, Ind. "movie", last year, that he shot a youth, the fraying in the theater. No member of any other race can witness the miserable film but what will become greatly embittered against our people unless he or she knows they are witnessing malicious harmful scenes that are misrepresentations made purposefully. This is equally true One Year.....$1.50. Six Months.....1.00 Three Months.....50 Subscribers are requested to remit by postoffice money order or registered letter Entered at the postoffice In Cleveland, Ohio, as second-class matter. Address all communications to HARRY C. SMITH Editor and proprietor, THE GAZETTE, Blackstone Building, Cleveland, O. Member Ohio Legislature: 1894 to 1896; 1898 to 1900; 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 compares with any immediately likely to establish its rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. 10,000,000 Afro-Americans.. 240,000 in Ohio. 20,000 in Cleveland. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917. "Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it."—Abraham Lincoln. "THE BIRTH OF A NATION." Washington, D. C., Feb. 8, 177 Hon. Harry C. Smith, Cleveland, O. My Dear Friend Smith: I have written a letter to the mayor (Davis) urging him to prevent, if possible, the showing of the picture known as "The Birth of a Nation," in Cleveland. I have seen this picture in Washington and it can serve no purpose other than prejudicing white people against colored people. I was surprised a young go-go to see in the capital of my country the confederate flag applauded more than was the "Stars and Stripes," but such was the case at the time this picture was displayed in this city. I trust it can be prevented. HENRY I. EMERSON Congressman Emerson is right—the miserable film does prejudice whites against our people, and more. It ridicules the loyal soldiers of the war of the rebellion and treats with contempt, even worse than contempt, such historical characters as Lovejoy, Garrison and Phillips, as well as the entire North. It glorifies the internal rebel rag known as the "confederate flag" also the ku klux klan, the rebel soldiers and everything else southern. It is a vile insult to the intelligence of this state to even ask to exhibit it anywhere in Ohio, to say nothing of Cleveland, the most progressive city in the "Buckeye" state Mayor Harry L. Davis stopped the exhibition of the film "Purity," a photoplay not one hundredth as vile, rotten and harmful as the infamous "Birth of a Nation," which has already been announced for this summer's run at the Opera house or the Hippodrome. Will he do as Congressman Emerson and the great mass of the decent people of this community ask? We shall see! PREPOSTEROUS The recent Tuskegee, Ala., conference went on record as opposed to Negroes of the South coming North. It is reported through the Associated Press as saying, Colored people should not be influenced by the "hure of high wages being offered in the North but should remain in the South." In 1849 the advice was given to white men—"go West, young man." The fertile gold mines offered wealth to those who were willing to brave the hardships of that very rough life. Clearly evident to all, this Tuskegee conference was either bought or was afraid to go on record advising the southern Negro to do what was best for him. The greatest opportunity of the Negro's life is now before him. The race needs money. Lucrative employment is the quickest and most honest way to get this money. By entering the industrial life in the North the Colored race will soon take its place among the substantial people of the country. The bar long held up by the unions must be taken down. Into the councils of those who determine the industrial policy of the nation the race will enter. The South, the real enemy of the race in politics, social standing, educational pursuits and the rights of American citizenship, must change its policy or become bankrupt. The South has been and is a veritable hell to Colored people. Words fall us in attempting to describe its hostility. But unjust laws, it has compelled the Negro to remain and bear all the dependence to come to give, while depending solely upon them for its economic welfare. The masses of the Colored race there are becoming poorer and poorer. Peonage and extortion have reduced the most of them to cringing poverty. If the Tuskegee conference had insisted with emphasis upon the "white South" changing its attitude we would not feel so outraged. But to ask the Colored people to remain, depending upon the people who have destroyed them in the past, to aid them in the future is sheer folly. For Colored people to close their ears against the call of the North, the South must give them the ballot as it does any other citizen, allow him his place on the jury to protect himself and his race, wipe out "jim crow" laws and accommodations, give him the same educational advantages the white race enjoys, respect the Colored woman as a lady, put an end to discrimination and in all things recognize the Col- ored man as his brother and civil equal. Tuskegee conference will you stand for this? Do you join us in asking for Colored citizens these things, or are you afraid to take this stand? Men with southern bits in their mouths should desist from advising Colored people to remain practical slaves to a cruel South. VILLARD AND LEADERSHIP. Chicago, Ill., Feb. 12, 1917. The Gazette in an editorial in its December 30th issue, states that Dr. W. E. Du Bois and Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People have "fallen out, the latter rejoining the party," according to The Crisis. We do not know whether this report is true or not, but for several weeks, Editor Villard's coming out for the re-election of Mr. Woodrow Wilson has been discussed pro and con in the Colored press. There was a dramatic significance in the fact, that the most powerful protest came from Rochester, N. Y., the forerunner of the Civil War. Frederick Douglass. It was the contributed editors of Rev. William A. Byrd, a Presbyterian clergyman of Rochester, in The Gazette, which marshalled the arguments, against Editor Villard's endorsement of President Wilson, in such a masterly manner that they commanded the respect and attention of the judicious. Several editors took part in the debate. Byrd, on December 30th issue of The Gazette, he came back with the retort courteous He said of his critics: "We shall not quarrel with them about it, but we reiterate, there is no middle ground. If Mr. Villard approves the policies of President Wilson respecting the Colored people, he cannot fight the battles of the Colored race so as to get for it real freedom. Any man, organization or newspaper that straddles and wabbles on the issue of absolute equality of the Colored people, is facing respecting citizenship with other races, cannot be a leader of the race. * *** As a man, Mr. Villard is fine, but as a leader in the fight for justice for Colored Americans, he has compromised by doing as he has." THANKS "THE OLD RELIABLE." Winston-Salem, N. C., Feb. 10, 17 Editor Gazette, Dear Sir: I notice in your issue of this date a statement concerning the school (Slater) for colored people here and I want to thank you for the same and to assure you that your courtesy is greatly appreciated. This is a most interesting and valuable work and the institution is doing much good. Very truly, WM. A. BLAIR. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O.. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917 The Infamous Film 'The Birth of a Nation' The Infamous Film 'The Birth of a Nation' (Continued from Page 1) of the North and Civil War veterans, G. A. R., both of whom are libied by the infamous film which glorifies the South, the rebels, Ku Klux Klan (night-riders and murderers) and everything else southern, to the detriment of about everything else northern. And the North permits southern promoters to "get away" with such. Let northerners go South and try to so ridicule, insult and outrage the South and Civil War rebels and show the Ku Klux Klan in its true light, and see how quickly and effectively a quietus will be put on such an effort. As a matter of fact, as we have said, the South does not allow "The Birth of a Nation" to show in but a few outlying cities and towns. Our people, it seems, in this effort to protect their own must help awaken the rest of the North—a sleeping giant; sleeping sounder and sounder each year since the close of the war the rebellion. While he has slept and sleeps, about all the North won in that contest has been regained by the South. The Beauty bill should be enacted into law if such a thing be possible. With the film people opposing, this will prove no easy task. Our people throughout Ohio should call upon their members of the Ohio Assembly, particularly those of the lower house, and urge them to assist Mr. Beatty and his bill all they can. That will help! Being a new member of the Legislature, he needs the assists of experienced ex-members and others, of the race. This, and other things, too numerous to mention in this article, must be provided for by a state organization, or leader, supported by local organizations, etc. "THE BIRTH OF A NATION" Editor The East Cleveland Herald Dear Sir:—Fully appreciating the friendly feeling toward my people that prompts your excellent paper to say that "The Birth of a Nation" is "a very insulting picture to the colored people," I wish to call attention to the fact that this film is even more insulting to the loyal soldiers of the war of the rebellion, to the patriotic sentiment of the North and all who glory in the fact that Lovejoy, Garrison and their kind of leaders lived. It glorifies the southern rebels, the ku klux klan (night riders and murderers, prior to and during the Civil War) and everything else southern, to the detriment of about everything northern. Then, too, many of the infamous photoplay scenes are vitally harmful, from a moral viewpoint, to the young people and children as well as older persons. Its most harmful scene to my people is the one that seeks to impress all who see it that southern Negroes are rapists, something that statistics prove is not true, as all know. A young and impressionable man (white) on witnessing this terrible scene in a Ft. Wayne, Ind. moving picture theatre, last year, shot and killed the first member of my race he met on leaving the theatre. The person to lose his life was a lad, a school boy of that city. "The Birth of a Nation" seeks to impress people that the South was right and the North wrong in the war of the rebellion; to harm the colored people, ridicule northern Civil War veterans and the abolitionists; glorify the infamous ku klux klan, etc. It should not be allowed to exhibit in any state in this Union. A NATIONAL CAUSE. Help Wanted for a Deserving Indu trial School in North Carolina. There are very few institutions in this country that are doing more good in upbuilding the race and thus making self-reliant and self-respecting citizens, than the Slater Industrial school for our people at Winston-Salem, N. C., and perhaps it would not be over-stating the case to say that Mr. William A. Blair, who is treasurer of the school and vice-president of the People's National Bank of that town, is doing more to help the people of the South than any other white man in that section of the country. The school buildings, land and appliances have cost $70,000. It is the third Afro-American school of the kind in importance. So great is its influence that the North Carolina Legislature has offered the trustees $12,000 if they can raise the same amount. It is equally possible for them to meet this offer, as they have strained themselves to the extreme limit to bring the school to its present worth. If each reader of this article will slip one dollar into an envelope and mail it to the treasurer, Mr. William A. Blair, Winston-Salem, N. C. School buildings erected. This small amount will not hurt any one, and will very greatly aid a most worthy cause. It is a sad sight to see the number of our children who are turned away from this school for lack of accommodation. If our readers knew the facts in detail, it would give them much pleasure to respond to this call, and send the $1 immediately, thus helping the trustees raise $12,000 to meet the offer made by the North Carolina Legislature. Any donation made now will multiply our time, and it will be appreciated, as the students and friends of the school will do the construction work when the materials are furnished. Let it be remembered that Afro-Americans are loyal citizens. Not one of us has ever raised a hand against the flag, and many are in the army, and brave soldiers, too. Should the President call for volunteers our people would furnish their full share. Let us do our duty to Slater Industrial Bank, the bank who sees this item would send in $1 to Treasurer Blair, the school equipment and efficiency could be increased to the extent of $8,000. The Gazette urges its readers to respond to this call just as promptly as possible. Reward for Silence There is likewise a reward for faithful silence .- Horace. Written by 'The Old Reliable Gazette's Correspondents THROUGHOUT THE STATE What Our People Are Doing Each Week—Church, Personal, Social, Lodge, Literary and Musical—Marrigages, Deaths, Etc. CADIZ.—The B. B.s met at R. F. Ballard's.—Miss Grace Wallace is visiting in Cleveland.—Miss Reba West has returned to Alliance after a few days' visit with relatives.—Mrs. Anna Freeman has joined here husband in Massilon, where he located recently.—Mrs. Robert Pettret, who has been very ill, is convalescing. Rev. Peter Tull, church tell your friends to give the old agent their order for "the old reliable" Gazette. 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 wrapper about returned copies. 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 in the near future, must be paid for in advance at the rate of ten cents a line, six words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. HILLSBORO — At an excellent program was rendered at the A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Taylor, pastor of Christian church, preached—Mr. Brock, of Dayton, visited his sister, Mrs. Henry Woods, —Charles R. Daw is better. La gripe Mr. Woods has. —There is here visiting relatives—Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Hancock, a fine girl—Miss Esther Hough has returned to Jamestown—Mr. Albert Williams, sr., is sick—Mr. and Mrs. George Scott, of Montana, visited the latter's uncle, Mrs. Henry Woods, and family—Mrs. N. A. Christy spent Saturday and Sunday in Cincinnati with Mrs. Ida Day, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Ross visited in Cincinnati recently. YOUNGSTOWN.—A civil rights suit (under Horn, Harry C. Smith's Ohio Civil Rights' law), against the Strand theater of this city has been started by a member of the race because of an alleged refusal to sell him an admission ticket. Our people here should take an interest in this suit because he has wasted all of our efforts in the public places of the munity. He is suing for $500 damages and we hope he gets it.—The death of Samuel, brother of William Saunders of "this city, in Cleveland, last Saturday, was not unexpected as a result of his long illness. The remains were brought here, Monday evening, for interment. A wife survives him. We are asking for the sympathy of many residents of both cities.—Tell your friends and acquaintances they can get the latest, best and reliable news from The Gazette; Wm. Saunders, agent. ELYRIA.—Mrs. G. W. Smith add daughter have been quite ill the past week.—A program was rendered Tuesday evening at the Second M. E. church. Mrs. Smith, of Lorain, was the speaker.—The Y. M. W. I. club was named Mrs. R. Harris' Heather Brown, of Cleveland, was the out-of-town guest. E. J. Georgep, owner of the Dreamland theatre, Elyria, is fighting a suit brought by three patrons, who claim one of his girl ushers called them "niggers." Mr. Georgep says he soil them tickets and the girl can sit to seat them to attend the seats and insulted the girl, afterwards leaving the theatre. The usher denies she called them "niggers." Thetheatre in Elyria have been sued several times by colored persons, but the suits were settled out of court. Cleveland Moving Company NOT settle clerk rights suits out of court, if they can possibly avoid it, but fight them to the bitter end and punish the color-line drawers. MR. WILLIAM H. VENEY. A Leading and Well-to-do Citizen and Aesthetic Bestest —Social and, Personal, None SMITHFIELD.—The funeral services of William Henry Veney, age 76, who died after a few hours' illness, Saturday, Feb. 3, '17, were held Tuesday afternoon, from St. Paul's A. M. e. church, of which he was a faithful and leading member for more than 50 years, serving in office in every department of the church work. In 1907 he was ordained an honorary deacon of the N. O. annual conference. Mr. Veney was also a member of the Masonic lodge of Cadiz. He leaves a wife, Margaret E. Veney who daughters, Mademes dames and Dia D. Mademes grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. St. Paul's pastor, Rev. J. M. Williams, officiated. Interment in Smithfield northern cemetery. Miss Lyda and Wm. Beasley of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Earl Jones of Wheeling, Miss Susie Leekins of Steubenville, Mr. D. West of Hopedale and many from McIntyre attended the funeral. The snow-drift roads and extremely cold weather prevented many others from getting here. —Mrs. McCune, guest of Mrs. J. M. Williams, returned to Wellsville, last week. —Mrs. E. H. and Alice Harris, Mesdames R. Veney and K. Christian attended the funeral of an uncle, Mr. Ell Guyder, in Steubenville last Friday. —Mrs. H. Giles, of M. Please attend the funeral of Mrs. and Mrs. Homer Harris entertained at dinner Sunday, Rev. and Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Griffin and others. —Mrs. Rhoda Veney and Sarah Harris visited Mrs. Jeffries Sunday afternoon. —Mrs. Ed. West, gr., has returned from Steubenville. —Mesdames Jaas. Beall and S. Freeman were called to Dayton. Their father, Mr. J. Wilson, was very ill. Friendship. A really noble friendship, which realizes the higher ideals of the revelation, must be open-eyed; friendship ought never to lose its sight.—Hamilton W. Mabie A NEW K. OF P. LODGE. Officers Installed and Twelve New Members Added. Alliance, O.—Alpine Lodge, K. of P., was instituted here, recently. The new lodge was forged through the efforts of W. L. Craig and W. B. Jackson, who have been members for some time. The new officers are: Stewart W. Kittrell, C. C.; Alton Stone, V. C.; Alex McGill, M. of E.; Ern Fasnaught, M. of W.; Leroy Oliver, M. at A.; Dewey Young, M. of F.; Sillas Brooks, K. of R. and S.; Curtis Crockett, prelate; Raymond Jackson, I. G.; Albert Sanders, O. G. The officers were installed by J. A. Good and John Burley, of East Liverpool. Alpine Lodge will meet the first and third Saturday in October at Central Labor hall. Twelve new members were received at the time of installation. The Gazette desires a live representative in Alliance. Write to the editor, in Cleveland, at once, if you can act, or if you can suggest or recommend a suitable person to act as its agent and correspondent here. DOUGLASS' FINE TRIBUTE. The Hon. Frederick Douglass wrote the editor of The Gazette a few years prior to his death; "In the midst of hurried preparations for a long tour in Europe, I snatch my pen and spend a few moments to tell you how completely I sympathize with your political attitude. I do exhort your readers to stand by you in your efforts to lead the Colored citizens of Ohio to wise and successful political action." 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 especially desirous of hearing from persons in the following named cities: Springfield, Dayton Pike, Mt. Vernon, East Liverpool, Akron, Lima, O., and other places, particularly in Ohio, where we have none. Write to the editor of The Gazette, Blackstone building, Cleveland, O., and terms will be sent promptly. PHONES: Studio, Rosedale 3883-J. Home, Prospect 333-J. Miss Bessie Blakemore Cook TEACHER OF PIANO Hours 10 A. M. to 6 P. M. Evenings by Appointment 4910 CENTRAL AVE. 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FOR PARTICIAL ULARS, WRITE EVELYN HORTON MFG. CO., 4188 W. BELLE PLACE, ST. LOUIS, MO., AND MENTION "THE GAZETTE" PLEASE. Cleveland Sixth City Miss Amy Rogers is teaching in the E. Blvd. school. Mrs. Josephine Mashat, E. 86th street, was in Pittsburg last week. Miss Alma Bess, of Pittsburgh, is visit her aunt, Mrs. F. H. Weaver. The following were ill last week: Mrs. Luu Todd, Mrs. Mary Green and Mr. Thos. Batties. Howard S. Slaughter, funeral director, spent a week in southern Ohio with his mother. There is only one way to get the real race news and that is to take "the old reliable" Gazette. The Masons are to move from Ontario, Wetland Woodiff block, 2400 Central avenue, it is said. Miss Aurelia Ward, of Chicago, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hodges, the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Winona apts, had as their guest, a few days last week, Dr. Thomas, of St. Louis, Mo. Roller-skating at Forest City Park rink, every Tuesday evening. Kohler and Buchanan, managers—Adv. Miss Mayne Stewart, E. 55th St. has returned home from the hospital where she has been confined with an injured foot. Ladies, our fashion page is the latest and best—up to date! Tell your friends and acquaintances about it, please. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Naylor, Woodland Av., and Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Talbert, E. 33rd St., fine baby sons. Helen Howard was also a recent graduate of Central High school; Amy Wright and Evelyn Johnson from E. Tech. Wood B. Hawkins has been appointed city storekeeper of the sewer and maintenance department by Director Bernstein. Mrs. J. H. Ferguson and daughter of East 43d street, went to Mt. Vernon last week. A sister there sustained an operation. Misses Jaunita Quinn and Patsy Cowan entertained the "Squirrels," last Saturday evening, at the latter's sister, Mrs. William Huntley's, E. Church members and friends presented Rev. J. M. Courtney district superintendent, with a beautiful silver set, Sunday evening week. Because she refused to return from Roanoke, Va., where she went on a visit, two years ago, Raymond Dawkins, E. 43rd St., has sued his wife, Mrs. Eliza Dawkins, for divorce. The Attucks Republican club's Lincoln-Douglass banquet was held at Woodliff (Ideal) hall, Thursday evening. Hon. Charles A. Cottorill, of Toledo, was the principal speaker. Police Tuesday were holding a woman in connection with the killing of James Barnes, age 30, 2485 E. 28th street. He died shortly after receiving a bullet wound in his abdomen. *DR. WEAVER'S, 3315 Central Ave. *A. GORDON'S, 2928 Central Ave. *MRS. BESSIE KITZMILLER'S 3933 Central Ave. The Gazette regularly should notify delivery promptly. Business matters to The Gazette's office wish to see the editor call there, fully examine The Gazette's advert. Business men who advertise in age of our people. The fact that they want it. Estimements) ten cents a line (sixing space, fifty cents an inch, single current issues of The Gazette, must SDAY of that week, at the latest. "Any prejudice whatever will be insurmountable if those who do not share in it themselves truckle to it and flatter it and accept it as a law of nature."—John Stuart Mill. "Aunt" Sarah Jones, of the Old Folks' Home, who suffered a stroke of paralysis, last week, is much better. Others sick are: Miss Bessie Cook and brother, Robert Overton, E. 43rd St. The marriage of Leroy D. Fowler of the house to Miss Pearl Anne of Columbus, the latter was married, announced. He was divorced from his former wife, Mrs. Anna Fowler, now living in Boston, three months ago. Sunday noon, Mr. W. Tilton, traveler, lecturer and business man, entertained at dinner at Fitzgerald's restaurant, Dr. J. K. Nickens and the editor of The Gazette. Both women can beat the editor eating bible The Cleveland Moving Picture Bulletin, Columbia building, said last Saturday: "The mayor (Davis) already has issued this statement: 'I don't think at this time we have the power to bar this film, but I don't think it on our behalf.' The damage suit of Peter Baker, of E. 36th St., against the Emergency hospital, E. 55th St., for refusing to receive for treatment, some months ago, his little daughter who suffered the loss of an eye, was tried in common plea court this week. Mrs. Floyd Williams and her sister, Mila Kissel, are in jail for her Monday call to her mother's illness. Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Case, expects to return to the city in a few weeks from Springfield, Mo., where she was called by a brother's illness. The Ladies' Aid society of the Y. M. C. U., gave her first entertainment, a valentine party, Wednesday evening, meeting with splendid success. The officers are: Miss M. Locket, press; Miss Lena Locket, rec. sec.; and Miss Eile Brown, treas. The Cleveland Owls, Herbert Myers manager, and Harry Walker, assistant, will play the "Scholastics" basketball team, of Pittsburgh, Washington's birthday. The following are the playoffs: Ralph Burke, Ernest P. Jackson, Paul Burke, Ralph P.ville Singer, Charles Harris, Floyd Ramsey, William Rose and John Ford. The editor of The Gazette acknowledges receipt of an invitation (and souvenir program) from Buckeye lodge, Elks, Youngstown, to attend its annual ball and reunion, Mar. 8, in Excelsior parlor, that city. We note that our old friends, Bobson and Will Saunders are deep in the activities of the organization. The Optimistic club met two weeks ago at Mrs. Laura Strother's, E. 103d street, and last week at Mrs. May Turnley's, E. Central avenue. It is making splendid progress. Its officers: President, Mrs. Cynthia Bates; Treasurer, Mrs. J. A. Burians; secretary, Mrs. Willa Rundall; treasurer, Mrs. Della Offer. The city B. Y. P. U. session at Mt. Haven Baptist church elected the following named officers for the year: John M. Smith, Antichio church, pres.; W. M. Johnson, Shiloh, vice-pres.; Emma Case, second vice-pres.; Edna Foster, E. M. Zlon, rec. sec.; C. E. Williams, M. Haven, fin. sec.; J. E Watson, M. Haven, cor. sec.; J. K Alston, E. M. Zlon, treas. Mr. Samuel Saunders, age 43, 362 Central avenue, died at City hospital Saturday morning, after many months of illness. He leaves a wife, two brothers, Williams and James of down. The body was shipped to that city Monday evening. Mrs Saunders and other relatives have the sympathy of many friends. Mr William Saunders came to the city last week. Marriage licenses were issued to the following, recently: Leslie James, E. 36th St. and Georgiana Fairax; Robert McAllister, E. 89th St. and Miss Anna Hayward, E. 40th St.; Robert Fay, Cedar Av., and Lucy Frazier, Central Av.; Tom Oakley, Central Av., and Amanda Ransom, Central Av.; Ernest A. Matthews and Edna Turner, Central Av.; Erwin McHenry and Mary Johnson, 3203 Central Av. Letters to Mayor Davis and Gov. Cox protesting the showing of "The Birth of a Nation" in Cleveland moving picture theatres were being prepared Tuesday by E. R. Wright (the president of the Cleveland Ministers' union, following a resolution taken by ministers at a meeting, Monday. "What is the use of stirring up all the old hatred pow?" said Wright in defense of the ministers' action. "The war is over and everyone is happy. There is nothing to gain by showing this picture." The following trustees of St. John's church have been elected for the ensuing year: Geo. Buchanan, C. F. Hunnicutt, W. W. Hays, T. J. Hicks, Wm. Warfield, Frank Thompson, E. F. Montgomery, Elmer Boyd and Wm. Twine. None of these men were responsible for Candidate Willis' speak ing in the pulpit of the church that Sunday night just prior to last November's election. Only the pastor is to blame for that Allen and Founder's day. Bishop A.M.'s birthday were celebrated last week. A card party, under the auspices of the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Andrew's P. E. church, to raise funds to pay telephone rent was held in the parish house, Tuesday evening. The first meeting in 1917 of the local council of St. Andrews Brotherhood was held at the church, Monday evening. About 80 sat down to a dinner at 6:30 p. m., which was served by Caterer R. W. Miller, assisted by Young ladies of the church, for St. Andrews church chapter of the Broth erhood. The principal welder was Dean Abbott of Trinity cathedral. An election of officers followed. Adjournment, about 10:15 p. m. Ex-Senator Herman Fellinger, in speaking at St. John's Church, Sunday week, when representing Mr. Victor Sinceree and others who gave Garrett the "bawled out" for dodging the meeting and asking him to represent them. He also said, and truly, "they ought to be in here in person." Mr. Fellinger was right. It certainly did loot strange—that ALL of the medicalians should remain away on one side of the street, while the author evidently has the courage of his convictions. More power to his kind. John Green, one of the speakers, made his usual speech about himself and his profession; J. W. Wills talked on Mayor Davis has taken the position that the "Birth of a Nation," the motion picture that does the colored people (and civil war veterans) a great injustice, should not be shown in Cleveland. The mayor is right and should be upheld by every person in the city that believes in justice. Motion picture makers can find subjects and should be forced to do so—E. Cleveland Herald. Mayor Thompson of Chicago, took the same position, early last year, against the same infamous photoplay but that did not stop "The Birth of a Nation" from exhibiting in that city. It is now on its own website. Mayor Thompson, Mayor Thompson "took the position" against it. It will pay our people here in Cleveland to remember this, put more reliance in themselves than in other people, get together and have a central organization for well directed effort and stop doing so much unnecessary work because of a lack of it. WHY? A. A. of C. M., the N. A. A. P. local school and other organizations heed? After being before two "Muny" court judges and five common pleas judges in the last year or two, the Daw-Moser case (under Hon. Harry C. Smith's Ohio Civil Rights law) came to an end on Monday, the jury awarding Mr. Daw $50 and court costs aggregating in all about $200. Adding to this $150 attorney's fees makes the case worth $250, approximately $250, a pretty expensive refusal for Otto Moser, E. 4th street. It will be remembered that Moser was fined $10 and costs in police court, many months ago, as a result of his mistreatment (assault and battery) of Mr. Daw on the day of the refusal, the fine, costs and attorney's fee at that time amounting to about $50. The twin suit (for personal damage) tried at the same time, Monday, the day before the refusal, and Martin, it is said, the jury refusing favorable consideration of it. Our people of this community owe Mr. Daw a debt that more gratitude will not pay. He has been and is still fighting for our rights (as well as his) in public places and should not be compelled to stand all the expense of the long litigation. The local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. should assist in this matter or discontinue asking funds from our office, which is not of more, of which sent to the headquarters of the organization in New York city. We expect President Bailey and the other local officers of the local branch to see that the proper thing is done in this case and we feel sure that they will do so. Find Missing White Girl. Detroit, Mich., Feb. 14.—Marjorie Debridge, fourteen-year-old white girl, missing from Chicago since January 26, was found at Enoch Taylor's, here, late tonight. She was taken to the House of Detention, where she is being held for the juvenile court of Chicago. SAWED-OFF SERMONS The moon affects the tide—likewise the un-tied. Dend men tell no tales—but the obituary manufacturers do. A wise youth never expresses his love for an heiress C. O. D. Instead of trying to heat his record the average man should try to forget it. If a woman can't think of any other excuse she can have a headache.—Indianapolis Star. IN OTHER CITIES Boston is being urged to greatly enlarge its subways system. Philadelphians will raise $200,000 to enlarge Woman's Medical college. Rochester, N. Y., is soon to have a new Chamber of Commerce building. Manila is importing cows from Australia. China has 30,000 miles of telegraph lines. Rome's catacombs are 580 miles in extent. Tonawanda, N. Y., is to have a new city hall. Seattle has dedicated a new Masonic temple. Lapland men and women dress exactly alike. Venice has fire engines mounted on motor boats. According to a Munich physician, heat prostration is directly due to the reduction by the high temperature of the acids in the human system. Profits of six principal meat companies of Argentina in 1915 reported at $8,000,000 United States currency; their capital is approximately $21,000,000 DOINGS OF THE RACE James H. Hayes, Esq., of Richmond Va., of late years a resident of Wash- ington, D. C., died recently. Rev Henry H. Johnson, a retired minister and real estate dealer, left $100,000 in notes and deeds and $10, 000 cash. Prof. P. H. Murray of St. Louis, veteran editor and teacher, died recently. Funeral Feb. 4, from St. Paul's A. M. E. church, that city. Alderman Oscar De Priest of Chicago, has resigned. He has been indicted on graft charges and was a candidate for re-election. M. E. ministers publicly urge our people of the South to enigrate to the North and West and give the well known reasons therefor. Mrs. Mollie Durham Randolph of Pittsburgh has been appointed an officer in the juvenile court at Pittsburg. She is Attorney W. H. Randolph's wife. The caball tells us that a series of schools excluded high schools and industrial schools exclusively for Jewish students, similar to the "jim-cow" schools of southern United States, are to be established in Russia. Giles B. Jackson and other southern Negroes have appeared before a U. S. senate committee and asked for the establishment of a "Negro West Point." Giles is an alleged Richmond, Va. lawyer who has figured in a number of "jim-crow" propositions, but this one caps the climax—St. Paul Arena. Robert Weldon, (white) one of Florida's most prominent business men, recently deceased, has left Sarah P. Thompson of Jacksonville, Afro-American nurse in his family for years, $125,000 in cash and property — "considerably more than he has left his wife." In his will he says Mrs. Thompson "nursed me through a severe illness without pay." The Tennessee supreme court has just affirmed the judgment of the lower courts which upheld the will of J. H. Jennings, (white), who died, last year, leaving an estate valued at $100,000 to Bettie Hicks, his Afro-American common law wife since she was born of age and their ten children. The estate includes 1,000 acres of valuable farmland and other property. To Louise Pache, her colored maid, Mrs. Laura B. Winslow, widow of General Edward Winslow, U. S. A. N. Y. city, left $12,000, art objects, silverware and glassware, tapestries and three wardrobes of wearing apparel. The bequest includes most of the contents of Mrs. Winslow's Paris, France, home, at 28 Rue de Madrid. Tbilí will of Mrs. Winslow, who died in Battle Creek, Mich, on Oct 31, was filed last week Wednesday. Bishop Alexander Walters' funeral tribute Tuesday, opening from Mother Zion A. M. E. church, N. Y. city, was a very large one. He was born in Bardstown, Ky., Aug 1, 1858, was licensed to preach in 1877 and BISHOP ALEX. WALTERS. elected bishop in 1892. Possibly his best work for the race was done when president of the National Afro-American Council. He was a brilliant speaker, an exceptionally able and thorough race man. A wife (his sex was female) survived him. Bishop Watters died Feb. 1, after a protracted illness. "POOR WHITE TRASH." Lincoln, born lowly, son of a lifebarless father, springing from that peculiar people, the "poor white trash" of the southern states, spent his days in toil and pored far into the night in the dark, and the books he could borrow from more fortunate neighbors.—The Cleveland Press (daily). All Under Our Control The whole scheme of our voluntary actions, all that we do from morning to night of every day, is beyond doubt intrusted to our control. And from our inmost consciousness we do know that, whenever we will, we can make ourselves execute whatever we approve and strangle in its birth whatever we abhor. The Turkey. "Though a little vain and silly, the turkey." Franklin said, "is a native American and a bird of courage." Had he known more on the subject he would have added that the turkey is both wise and cleanly and is never vain or silly except during the mating season. Can more be said of any other bird—or man? Warned. "These pills have a horrible taste," said the lady customer. "Please take them back and give me something I can enjoy." "Very well, madam," answered the obliging druggist, "but please remember that the difference in the price of a box of pills and a box of bombons is considerable." Bird Seemingly Needs No Rest. The golden plover of the Pacific ocean migrates from Alaska to the Hawaiian islands. Its flight takes it 2,000 miles across an islandless sea. and Lunch Room 3046 SCOVILL AVENUE Corner of E. 31st St. THE BEST MEALS and QUICK SERVICE at the lowest rates B. P. Phillips Proprietor Cuy. Phone: Central 8620 W. should take PURO HERBS, the great Spring remedy. Cleanses the organs and purifies the blood. 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Its influence is destined to be felt in all sections of the country in improved Negro community life wherever our trained workers locate. Settlement workers, missionaries for home and foreign mission fields, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. secretaries and district nurses receive a comprehensive grasp of their studies under a Wellesley graduate and experienced co-workers and actual everyday practice through the school's social service department. We aim also to create a better qualified ministry. Industrial training, advanced literary branches business school. Thirty-two acres, ten modern buildings, healthful location. We can accommodate a few more earnest, ambitious students. Communities requiring social workers should write us. Next School Term Opens Oct. 4, 1916. For catalogue and detailed information address Pres. JAS. E. SHEPAR National Training School DURHAM, NOR E. SHEPARD DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA Pres. JAS. E. SHEPARD National Training School DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA FOR QUALITY Prescription Work THE OWL DRUG CO. 3743 CENTRAL AVE. Excels All Others A. Rosedale 1800 HOPES FOR PEACE ARE NEARLY GONE Wilson Meets All Problems With War View in Mind; Believes Outlook Hopeless. MAKE NO ALLIANCES AT FIRST Government to Purpose New Methods Even on Peace Terms; Crisis With Austria Feared in Sinking of American Vessel. Washington, D. C. — President Wilson sees not the slightest chance for any lessening of the acute tension over the German crisis. He believes the outlook for peace is all but hopeless. The conviction of the president that the United States is slowly but nevertheless unescapably being drawn into the European war was disclosed in the highest official quarters. The thoughts of the president and his closest advisers no longer linger on the possibility of a peaceful settlement of the international crisis. Reluctantly the hope of any immediate peace has been abandoned and attention is now concentrated on the grave and complicated problems that will face the country in a state of war. The flat statement can be made that at the outset of the armed break with Germany, now deemed unavoidable, the United States will enter into no agreement with the entente allies covering the length of the participation by the United States in the world conflict. No agreement not to arrange separate peace terms, as now binds the entente allies, will be considered. It is entirely conceivable, officials gravely admitted, that the United States might be drawn by developments into a position where an open, active alliance with the entente allies would be desirable as well as most advantageous. Under such circumstances, the step, it is stated, would be taken without hesitancy. Starving In Germany. Geneva, Ohio. — "If the war keeps up we will starve to death," says a letter to Mrs. Nis Uhr from her sister in the northern part of Germany. Mrs. Uhr lives two miles from Geneva. The letter says there are no potatoes and there has been no flour for three months. Mrs. Uhr has three brothers in the German army. Germans to Go to Mexico. Nogales, Arizona. — All railroads which have terminals at the Mexican border were notified to prepare equipment to meet the heavy exodus of Germans from the United States to Mexico. With Canada and Europe shout off to them, Mexico will offer the only asylum to Germans in case of war, it is pointed out. Frozen Onion Causes Death. Bellefontaine, Ohio. — Mrs. George Laughman of Big Springs, in this county, died of pomaine poisoning, resulting, her physician said, from eating an uncooked onion which had been frozen. Middletown, New York—Elmer W. Patton has been exonerated of the murder of Michael O'Toole, who was shot as he attempted to enter the house of Cleve Bird while intoxicated. THE MARKETS. Grain, Provisions and Live Stock. Cleveland, Feb. 15 — Flour — Minnesota patents $9.50@9.30. Wheat—No. 2 red $1.80%. Corn—No. 2 yellow $1.01%. 2 white $1.02%. Butter—Best creamy 42@45%c. Eggs—Strictly fresh 45c. Potatoes—Choice white $2.75 per bu. Hay—No. 1 timothy $15.00. Cattle—Best steers $10.50@11.00, calves $10.50. Sheep — Wethers $11.50@11.50, lambs $15.00. $11.00. Hogs—Yorkers $12.85, plgs $11.50. Toledo, Feb. 15.—Wheat—Cash $1.81%. Corn—Cash $1.00. Oats—Cash $9.14.c. Cloverseed—Cash $1.75. Buffalo, Feb. 15. — Cattle — Shipping $3.75@12.00. Hogs — Yorkers $12.85@12.95, pligs $11.50. Sheep — Wethers $12.00@12.50, lambs $12.00@15.40. Pittsburgh, Feb. 15. — Cattle — Prime $10.75@11.50. Chicago, Feb. 15 — Wheat—May $1.71%. Corn—May $1.09%. Grain—May $1.09%. Pork—$30.00. Land—Mary $16.77. Lard—Mary $16.77. Cattle—Native steers $7.85@12.15, cows and heifers $7.20@10.40. Sheep — Top sheep $12.00, top lambs @10.80. Sheep—Native $10.85@12.10, lambs native $12.55@14.90. **Favor Danish Isles Measure.** Washington, D. C. — The bill authorizing the president to continue the civil and military government of the Danish West Indies and appropriating $25,000,000 for the purchase of the islands under the recent treaty was favorably reported to the house by the foreign affairs committee. The bill authorizes the continuance of the practically present government of the islands until otherwise provided by congress. The bill puts an export duty on sugar produced in the islands. Guns for U. S. Liners. New York City. — There were unloaded at the New York navy yard from railroad lighters a large number of naval guns of various sizes which, according to information emanating from the yard, are intended for the arming of American merchantmen in case this policy is decided upon. It was said that more than 300 guns had been ordered delivered to the yard for this purpose. Several 4 and 6-inch guns have already been picked out for the St. Louis, it was said. With Vest Effect The smart frock here shown is made of tan-colored crepe meteor with trimming of darker velvet, and blue and tan brocade. The velvet is used for the collar, inside facing of the sleeves. M Spring Frock Showing Effect of Vest. and for the two bands which run the length of the garment on either side of the front. The brocade is employed for the very smart little gilet or vest, and for the turn-back cuffs which finish the sleeves at the wrist. The skirt of the frock may be gathered in at the waistline, or it may be arranged in flat or box plaits, all three of these methods being thoroughly approved. A fitted lining fastens in the center front, thus holding all parts of the gown snugly in place, with the vest buttoning at one side. Some of the best American and Parisian fashion authorities have set their seal of approval on the little vest effect in both suits and frocks for the coming spring. The vest is found attractive when developed in either silk or wool fabric. Some smart cottons and linens are even be- COPYRIGHT LONDON & TWENTY-FIVE UNDERWOOD Creators have set the sign of their approval upon the long suit jacket for all. This criterion will be followed throughout the winter season. The costume is an approved model for winter wear. It is of dark green satin, trimmed with gray rabbit. CHAINS AND BAGS OF BEADS War Seems Likely to Stimulate a Fashion That Never Really Has Lost Its Popularity. Bead bags and chains have never gone out of date, and now that some of the soldiers in hospitals are learning to make them they are likely to become even more fashionable than they were. People are getting tired of buying the ruffia backpacks which the men make with such skill and taste, but no woman can refuse a bead bag or chain. I saw a neckchain recently made by a French soldier which was really a small work of art, says the London Queen. The coloring, the design and the fineness of the work altogether made it as decorative a note of color on the dress as could be desired. It was in rich blues and faint old rose, and it was worn on a plain gray liberty dress which had straight, long lines and no trimming. The bags are, of course, more ambitious, but the men are tackling them bravely. Artists, who in peace time live pleasant, busy ing developed into frocks for next summer with a vest of contrasting color to serve as the distinguishing note. A pink, blue or stem green linen with vest of white pique would be smart, and a touch of black arrived at by the use of detachable velvet bands or by the use of black jet buttons is noted on many frocks for the summer of 1917. To make the gown shown in the sketch six yards of material 36 inches wide will be required, together with one yard and a quarter of velvet for the bands, collar, etc., and three-quarters of a yard of brocade or flowered fabric the same width for vest and cuffs. As will be noted by a glance at the sketch, a belt of the brocade continued from the vest circles the waist and is caught at the back by a single button. PRETTY VASES CHEAPLY MADE Jars That Have Held Jam, and Cream Pots, May Be Utilized for the Purpose. Jam jars and cream pots can be made into very pretty vases or plant holders. First of all the jars should be of earthenware, as glass is too slippery to work upon. First wash them well, then let them dry. If the surface is at all rough, rub it down with sand-paper. Now take some oil paint and brush smoothly all over the jar; a cream color is got by mixing the tiniest spot of yellow with white paint; a dainty pale blue by mixing a touch of blue with plenty of white. When the coat is quite dry, stenell round the jar a pretty design. Stencls can be bought ready-made and only cost a few cents; they last a long time. Oil color is simply dabbed Vase Made From Cream Pot. through the holes and the pattern is made. The coloring will depend upon the choice of the worker; If the background is cream or white, the flowers should be stenciled a pretty pink and the leaves a delicate green. Leave all to dry, then, if liked, the jars can be varnished with clear varnish. In many cases the natural jar can be left without being covered, and a pattern just put on. Very pretty effects can be get by covering the jars with very pretty wallpaper; this must be done with care; then, when the paste is dry, varnish all over. Really beautiful vases can be made by covering cream pots with cigar bands. These ornaments look most costly affairs, the colors are so beautiful and rich. Thus from odd jars lying about can pretty and useful articles be made, suitable for the home, for bazaars, or gifts to friends; the cost is very trivial and the work is easy and interesting. Jersey and Angora Sports Suits. Jersey and angora make a splendid combination, both light and very warm, for winter sports. Both the Jersey and the angora may be had in any color, and the resultant schemes are very lovely. Green and brown are good together in these materials, blue and gray, or any color jersey—blue, rose, buff—with white angora for finishing. These suits are made up very simply, of course, with no decoration of any kind except, perhaps, a big cape collar, huge pockets or large colored buttons down the front. These are good for all kinds of rough wear. Jersey and angora combined are for scarfs and caps, as they have been for a long time in sweaters. Satin Frocks. The vogue of satin fur frocks and hats has led to a number of satin bags and card cases. Even cigarette cases for the woman who indulges in the weed are to be had in satin. The satin bags are generally embroidered, soutached or bead-trimmed. One new bag which magnetizes attention is trimmed with a fringe of small silver bells which tinkle the owner's way to popularity. lives in their studios working at their pictures, are now, in many cases, giving up their days to nursing the wounded. Some do massage, others what they laughingly call charwomen's work to help the nurses, and it is these girls and women who are teaching the soldiers some of the finer crafts. They buy one old piece of beadwork, and from it the soldier, with a sense of design such as many of them have, evolves several more, adapting them to the particular thing he is making. Filet Lace on Blouses New blouses show fillet lace used extensively as trimming. This fashion began in November, but was not widely taken up until the present month. The usual form the fillet lace takes is a wide turnover collar, extending into a broad panel that runs to the waist in front, and deep cuffs that fit the wrists and are fastened with small lace buttons. Although the lace is sometimes put on handkerchief linen blouses, the most fashionable combination is with crepe de chine and georgette crepe. FASHION FROCK WITH THE NEW EMBROID- CREPE DE CHINE WITH BLACK ERY. VELTEN BANDS. --- HEM OF THE SKIRT TO BE NARROW CURTAINS TO MATCH WALLS THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O. FROCK WITH THE NEW EMBROID- C ERY. Sketch sent from Paris by Drecoil of spring gown in biscuit-colored gab- ardine, banded with the revived primi- tive embroidery in several colors. The skirt has a trousered effect at the side, sl and the sash is tied in front. HEM OF THE SKIRT Prediction for the Spring and Summer That May Be Made With Certainty. SLENDER LINES BELOW KNEES Another Point to Be Notes Is That Old-Fashioned Muellins Are Coming In Again—Brilliant Designs Will Be a Feature of the New Models. New York.—Nearly a decade ago there was a kind of barrel skirt which grew too successful for the fastidious woman to continue to wear. It is possible that you remember this; the top of it was shaped like Dutch trousers and the fulness was gathered into a wide hem that hugged the ankles. The upper part was usually of a figured material like fouard, and the lower part was of satin, usually black. It is quite possible that this very type of skirt will return after the first models have had their little fling. The main thing is that the hem of the skirt will be narrow this spring and summer, no matter what the upper part may turn out to be. None of the cables from Paris leaves one in doubt about this forecast. They say that every house has gone in for slender lines below the knees and the elimination of all fire at the hem. This presupposes an entirely silhouette from the one that has prevailed for nearly three years. The woman who must be economical is instantly perturbed as to whether she can alter the frocks she has into the picture demanded by the near future, but no one offers her much encouragement on that score. It is not the intention of either Paris or the American sellers of apparel that women should be able to alter their old gowns into something new. France needs all the money she can get; America has more money to spend than any other country on this planet. And there you are. Incoming of Muslims. The fabric people are interested in launching old-fashioned muslins on a very modern public. The shop windows have been full of these fancy materials since the first day that the thermometer want to zero. Windows filled with the petriets of wild animals surrounding a red-hot stove would have been more agreeable to look upon, but the only use that the merchants have for a calendar is to know when they can push it three months ahead. There is no race of people who contribute to the feeling that life is short, as do the merchants. They live entirely in the future and compel you to do the same. They impress upon you the fact that there is no today, but all tomorrow; they hypnotize you into believing that it is spring, when you have just begun to enjoy winter, and when you at last realize that it is June, they convince you that it is somber autumn. This theory is distinctly applicable to the manner in which muslims flood the country at a time when people are spending their savings on new fur coats. It is good to know, however, Idea of Pittsburgh Housewife That Seems to Be Well Worth the Attention of Others. Colored wash curtains. It doesn't sound at all attractive, and it is not likely to be easier to get the typical American woman to adopt the idea than it is to induce her to wear dark bordered silk shirts. But the reality is quite another matter. A woman who does her own washing for long resented the fortnightly curtain cleaning made necessary by the smoke and grime of a downtown apartment, where light was at a premium. Finally she hit upon a plan and last week carried it out with results which merit imitation. Her flat is papered in three soft shades of old gold, blue and green, and instead of selecting white curtains to replace those which have worn out before their time in constant visits to the washhtub, she bought organdie of a shade or two darker than the walls of each room. --- This sketch, sent by Dreccol of Paris, shows a new spring model in pearl gray, with a half low chemisette of rose georgette crepe. The bell-shaped sleeves show the new undersleeves of white chiffon. what we may expect in the spring, and there is no doubt that muslins, sprigged, checked, striped and pasleyed, will be in the forefront of new offerings. The pear-shaped design which runs through the cashmere shawls, and their imitation, the paisley shawls, is a new and brilliant design on the most expensive of the new muslins; the Persian Tree of Life is another design copied from the embroidery of the orient. This latter design first appeared last September, when Bulloz used it as a splendid splash of embroidery on a gray satin gown made for Mary Garden to wear when she sang the title role of "Griseldis." The embroidery was done in colored crystals, silk floss and bullion threads and occupied the lower half of the front of the skirt, rising from a ground-work of crystal embroidery. When the Indian shawls came into high fashion last September, as parts of gowns, they were accepted only by a few conservatives. The introduction was a dismal failure, although it had been attended by high hopes and much enthusiasm. The people who introduced the idea, both dressmakers and milliners, stood in the forefront of originality. For instance, Jenny of the Champs Elysees gave herself wholeheartedly to employing the Indian shawl in various ways for day apparel; and yet, she she has so few failures in her short, brilliant career, did not put it over. Women who owned these shawls rushed to the shops and dressmakers with them and were perplexed because they could not sell them. The truth is, the market was overstocked; genuine cashmere shawls were too expensive to cut up into an experiment, but the shops and dressmakers over here found that they could import paisley shawls from Great Britain, giving as little as $5 for some of them. So the idea in itself failed, but its suggestiveness to fabric makers is now bearing fruit. Rodier instantly put the pear, the palm leaf and the Persian tree into his new materials for spring and summer, and, therefore, we shall wear muslins that show these designs. Another forecast for spring is that we shall be bordered as though we were a state on the map. Most of the new materials have ornate borders, and when the weaver has left them off, the dressmaker supplies them. In these deep edges will lie most of the artistry of thin gowns, and even frocks of satin and chiffon will be framed in with bands of brilliant colors, to keep in the picture of the hour. (Copyright, 1917, by the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.) Coat With Many Buckles Coat With Many Buckles. Trench coat is, perhaps, the most appropriate name for a sand Bolivia coat, the fullness of which is held in by a narrow belt, fastened with a silver buckle in front. Fairly large patch of the coat is fastened above the breastline there is another narrow strap, fastened with a silver buckle, reaching from armhole to armhole. The fullness of the sleeves is held at the wrist by straps and buckle. The skirt of the coat is fairly full. When hung before the windows the curtains appear just the same shade as the walls, and the material is so thin that it does not keep out the light. This feature of extreme sheerness was insisted upon not only to admit the light, but because thin, wiry goods do not hold dust and can be almost shaken clean. The first washing will require extra care; sugar of lead will be used in the water, but even the time spent in setting the colors will not overbalance the time and expense of boiling, which white curtains require. In ironing, a polish will be given, but very little starch need be used, as unstiffened curtains hang so much better and last longer—Pittsburgh Dispatch. Baste and Press. To give a heavy cloth garment the desirable fine finish baste the material firmly and press before stitching. Then stitch and press again thoroughly. RETURN TO GAYETY RETURN TO GAYETY PRETTY COSTUMES ARE SEER AGAIN IN STREETS OF PARIS. Change From the Scomber Hues Hitherto Prevailing Is Welcome—Long Ties a Feature of the Styles—The New Muffs. It is rather amusing to note the fact that at the moment when the powers-that-be have commanded us not to wear anything but "walking costumes" at the theater the ultra-smart Parisiennes are blossoming out into really elaborate toilettes in the day time. The other morning in the Bois de Boulogne I was struck by the wonderfully attractive and original costumes worn by the pretty women who crowded the Acacia avenue and other fashionable haunts. Never since the beginning of the war have I seen so many smartly dressed women gathered together, writes a Paris correspondent. The most costly furs and the very latest shirt in tailored suits. And, after all this is as it should be. It would be absurd, at this stage of the proceedings, to put anything in the way of the success of our plucky dressmakers and tailors who have made such a brave fight these last two years. Women must be dressed, and dressmakers and tailors must live, more A Afternoon Dress of "Shrapnel!" Gray Crepe de Chine - Sleeveless Bolero of Black Panne, Vest of Dull Green Silk, Worked With Ruby, Black, White and Silver Thread and Beads. than this, they must be in a position to pay their work people and to contribute generously to the various war funds. If we are not, at the moment, to have any new theater dresses we must at least look as cheerful as we can in the street. And it is pleasant to realize that the Bols, in the morning when everyone is either walking or riding, is almost as cheerful as before the war. One of the favorite neckties of the 'immediate moment is made of very dark brown chiffon velvet and musquash, velvet on one side and fur on the other. These ties are very long and only about ten inches wide. They are wound round and round the neck and the ends are then either crossed in front or passed over the shoulders and allowed to fall loose at the back. Long ties of this order are worn in conjunction with simple tailored suits or rough serge or garbardine, and they are wonderfully warm. I have seen moleskin and taupe-gray chiffon velvet combined in the same way, with a long barrel muff to match. The chief point is that the tie must be quite long; at least two yards or two yards and a half. The effect is gained by the soft folds of fur and velvet which are muffled up about the face and head. Some of the new muffs deserve the name of "finger-warmers." They are quite tiny and round as balls. And the correct way to carry them is to stretch out the hands in front and then to balance the muff between the fingers. This looks rather foolish, and certainly the muff is not much use in such a position, but it is the fashion. The sketch shows a dress which was intended to be worn under a red velvet coat. This gown was made of crepe de chine in the new shade of "shrapnel" gray. The quintil little bolero was in black chiffon velvet and the waistcoat was made of dull green taffetas, with fine embroideries in ruby, black, white and silver beads. Some fancy net and lace designs in petticoats are elaborately trimmed with vines of tiny roses and ribbon and are very wide, being four to five, even six yards in width. A new ad fad shows the petticoat trimmed with springs of paradise feathers in place of the ordinary slik fringe. The paradise fronds are interspersed with tiny flowers that trim a series of platted flouces. The petticoat itself is of silk mousseline. A new petticoat is made of two shades of chiffon. The arrangement suggests two separate garments hung from one belt. There are two flouces that extend to the hips, so that there is no chance of a thickening of the hip-line by a superfluous layer of even so shear a fabric as chiffon. Green, purple, wistaria, copenhagen, coral, rose, gold, beijan blue, etc., are all good petticoat colors. Dark colors are worn with plain tailored suits, but are frequently bound or piped with a bright color. Braces are added to some petticoats. The best grade of mercerized petticoats have similar Protection for the Hair. A cap to wear on the head so that the dust or smoke cannot reach the hair is a great boon. The cap in the sketch can be made in a few moments; it is simply a man's colored handkerchief—any color can be chosen to suit the wearer; one that will not soon show soil and is generally becoming is a navy blue ground with white spots. To make into a cap, take a pair of compasses and describe a circle on the handkerchief itself as in the small diagram. Now all along this circle run some tape or ribbon to form a slide so that a narrow elastic can be threaded through; when this is threaded, draw so that a round shape is made; fasten Working Cap. the two ends of elastic firmly together and the cap is finished. Elastic is much better than tape to thread through, because it can be made to fit tightly to the head and so make it quite impossible for any soil to reach the hair, and the caps will wash, of course, again and again; if a little starch is used they keep clean much longer. It is well to slip the elastic out of the cap before washing, as the water does not improve it, and the caps are, of course, much easier to iron as a flat handkerchief shape. Every housewife will find these a real boon; not only do they keep the hair clean, but tidy, so that it can be dressed and remain neat during a busy morning. Colored 'Kerchief is Right. The shops are full of pretty handkerchiefs, many of them novel. The day when only pure white handkerchiefs were considered "indylike" is far past, or else we no longer have any desire to be considered indylike, ourselves. At all events, handkerchiefs all or partly colored are in perfectly good taste and they are presented in the shops in abundance. The colored crepe de chine handkerchief is very pretty. It is, of course, carried in a color to match or harmonize with the frock with which it is used. This sort of handkerchief is never very large. It can be washed and ironed, if reasonable care be exercised to keep the color from running, quite as satisfactorily as one of white linen. There are several sorts of handkerchiefs that cleverly conceal a powder puff. One is a white linen handkerchief with a double corner—about an eighth of the entire handkerchief. Into this little double section or pocket a small round, flat powder puff can be slipped. There is a circular opening through which some of the puff is exposed, and the face can be powdered readily and inconspicuously. The puff is removed, of course, when the handkerchief is washed. Some of the new handkerchiefs show three or four narrow tucks around the edge, in the form of a border. UNIVERSIDAD DE MADRID This is one of the smartest evening gowns that has been created for wear at the party or ball. The costume is of black gros de londres, trimmed with white Spanish lace, which falls gracefully below the knees. The fullness of the skirt is held in place by large jet buckles. The cluster of purple roses at the girdle gives a pretty touch of color to the gown. stripe and floral patterns to those of silk, and are made up in as great a variety of patterns. Paisley Jewelry. And now the paisley shawl motifs are being developed in jewelry! Brooches made in the palm leaf, or pear shape, seen in the paisley designs, are made of jet set with miniature diamonds, rubies and emeralds. These are worn against the solid red or black center of the remodeled paisley shawl, when transformed into a modern costume. Stunning Costume What do you think of this costume? It is a slipover blouse of dark blue satin smocked in the shoulders with white silk and showing a novel collar and cuffs of white satin. It is worn with a box-plaited white flannel skirt. Sounds stunning, doesn't it? Golden bronze is one of the new colors introduced in suits and frocks.