Nashville Globe

THE NASHVILLE GLOBE. Vol. III. PRESENT INDICATIONS SUBSTANTIATE THIS FACT. DR. R. H. BOYD, PRESIDENT OF NEGRO DOLL COMPANY, ANSWERS BANNER ARTICLE DOLLS BEING SHIPPED ALL OVER UNITED STATES - DEMAND GREAT-PROSPECTS FOR DOLL FACTORY BRIGHT. Under the heading, "A Good Sign," the following is a short editorial clipped from a leading morning paper of Nashville, Tenn., of date October 1: A Good Sign. "The Colored National Baptist Association, in convention at Lexington, Ky., discussed the doll question and decided that Negro children should have Negro dolls to play with. As an exhibition of race pride and race devotion this is to be commended. The white or French doll with its flaxen hair, blue eyes and white-and-red cheeks, was put on the blacklist, or if blacklist does not seem to be quite the word, it was tabooed. Announcement was made that the church authorities already had this question in hand, and the Colored Baptist Publishing House in Nashville is already engaged in the manufacture of black dolls, which are not intended to be caricatures, as most colored dolls are. The association adopted this resolution: "Whereas, our people for half a century, because of the uncomely and deformed features of Negro dolls, have spent thousands of dollars on white dolls for Christmas, etc.; therefore be it "Resolved, That we do here and now give our indorsement and hearty approval of the Negro doll factory and not only urge the patronage of the people of our churches as Baptists, but of the race at large throughout the United States." "Why shouldn't colored children have colored dolls that are not scare-crows? The effort to provide such is significant. Teach the Negro child pride in its race. There is no hope for those who are ashamed of their race." The only real basis for this statement and the resolution are these: The National Baptist Publishing Board is located in this city at 523 Second Avenue, North, and near the corner of Jefferson Street, D. H. Boyd, Secretary and Treasurer. The plant consists of seven buildings and some vacant lots and publishes and deals in denominational literature, Sunday-school perquisites, two weekly religious papers and one monthly magazine. Besides the printing, binding and lithographing plants the concern operates a planing mill and woodworking plant, and turns out all the light work necessary to build a church or schoolhouse from foundation to belfry, pulpits, pews, lawn and yard seats, solid or folding, and many articles for the general trade. As for the Negro doll factory, that is in the dim, distant fut re. Dr. Boyd conceived the idea many years ago when buying Christmas dolls for his children. The white dolls' are travesties on the white race and the "nigger" dolls that are kept in the stores would not be acceptable to a gorilla, a chimpanzee or even a baboon. Besides, all the dolls, or nearly all, that are sold in this country are made in Europe. Dr. Boyd's idea is that God made the Negro. He will always be a Negro, ought to be educated as a Negro, and his education ought to be along the line that will tend to elevate him along the lines of industry that he is best adapted to in this country. He thinks that education or at least the impressions formed in early childhood, should be much as to prepare him to understand the conditions he will have to counter on account of his race andlor. Therefore, he thinks it best NASHVILLE, TENN., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1908. to give to the Negro child dolls representing the best types of the race to which it belongs. To this end Dr. Boyd arranged to import a lct of Negro dolls. Dr. Boyd took the proposition under advisement, and made a tentative arrangement to import a few dolls in order to test the demand by his race for colored dolls. There are many features involved in this doll question that have never been subjected to scientific investigation. The children of all nations have had dolls and various sorts of playthings, but the doll in all ages and among all nations seems to have been the favorite with little children. This is universally looked upon as an incipient, or an instinctive manifestation of the hope of maternity. Or it may be an instinctive desire of the child to have something like themselves—small and helpless. It is common for little girls to talk, to scold and to punish their dolls just as their mothers talk to, scold and punish them. Again if every race must have a representative doll of its own, what type or nation would the Afro-American adopt? The type of color of the race will have no effect on their future destiny. In fact, ethnologically, the Afro-American belongs to no race. They were brought to America by enterprising ship owners of the North Atlantic Coast and sold first to their own countrymen, who, finding them unprofitable in that climate again sold them to Southern men who had just begun to realize the possibilities of cotton growing. These wild Negroes were not captured by the American slave traders but were bought from the more powerful African tribes, and from Arab chiefs who had captured them and made slaves of them and sold them to any one who would buy. They were slaves, or "prisoners of war," when they were purchased from their African or Arab owners at so much per head, delivered f. o. b. the slave ships. These captured wild Negroes were, as a rule, members of the weakest tribes and of the lowest order of mentality. Very few of the fierce and warlike tribes were bought. On the same "slavers," as the ships engaged in this nefarious practice were called, there were often Negroes from a dozen or a score of different tribes speaking a different language, or more properly speaking, "chatter," for their jargon, limited to fewer, perhaps, than a hundred different vocal sounds, could not be called a language. There were, and yet are in Africa, hundreds of tribes called Negroes, from the Latin niger, meaning black, all having some physiological and anatomical differentiations, but all having similar heads and facial bones. The peculiar blunt wedge shaped skull of the Afro-American is identical in shape as those pictured on the oldest ruins of Egypt. In those ancient pictures the Negro is invariably represented as a prisoner of war or a slave. Respectable Negro mothers will not buy colored dolls, and the other sort can't. Below is given about the substance of the reply a respectable mother of a colored family would give to a proposition to purchase a colored doll: "G'way fum here wid your old Dutch nigger doll. My chilluns' jest as good as anybody's and they are goin' to have just as purty dolls and playthings as anybody's." The above article by Mr. Dan W. Baird was clipped from the Nashville Banner of December 12th. Mr. Baird, I presume, is the Editor of the Southern Lumberman and is quite an intelligent but very elderly gentleman. He is possibly one of the best informed men on the lumber question that we have in this country, but when it comes to the sociological ideas and educational developments of the American Negro he is indeed like most of our white brethren, very poorly informed. I suppose, Mr. Baird, like many other gentlemen and ladies, became wonderfully excited last September when he learned that the Negro Baptists of this country had taken a long step in the right direction to develop the real, characteristic beauty and lovableness of Negro features and virtues for themselves as the Anglo-Saxon race has done for themselves. Of course, Mr. Baird set out to hunt down the fountain head, if possible, of this novelty enterprise and see what was at the bottom of it, but lacked a great deal of finding out everything. However as best as he understood it off-handed, he gave a truthful statement of conditions as he saw them. However, as he failed to locate the streets and get the name of the secretary and manager, it is but natural to suppose that he missed other things equally as far. It is not our custom to give out interviews for publication and PROGRESSIVE NEGRO BANK ORGANIZED IN THE NEW STATE OF OKLAHOMA. Fully Protected in Case Panic Should Ari-e. MUSKOGEE, ONE OF THE PROSPEROUS CITIES OF WEST, FATHERS BANK—GREAT FINANCIAL CENTER—GUARANTY LAW HELPFUL TO DEPOSITORS—BANK NOW IN FULL OPERATION. One of the important results of the financial disturbance of a year ago, has been a movement on the part of banks all over the country to remedy such evils and fall more lastingly into the confidence of the public. In some instances this movement has taken the form of an effort to secure a revision of the banking laws of various states, and in others, bankers themselves have taken up the work of devising an improved system of operation. In all cases, however, the ultimate object aimed at is not simply better protection to the banks themselves, but protection for the public as well. The Comptroller of the Currency has taken steps to obtain a much more thorough examination of the National banks and the new State of Oklahoma has enacted the first bank law which is intended to entirely protect the depositors from loss on account of a bank failure. The attention of the entire nation has been called to Oklahoma's bank law, which provides for the guaranty fund of 1 per cent of their deposits and the State Banking Board with the State Bank Commissioner regulates the rate of interest that banks are allowed to pay on savings accounts, and money borrowed. These banks are subjected to a rigid examination by the system of examiners in force under the law, the classes and amounts of loans with their securities are inspected as to amounts, life of paper, renewals and extensions. The law also provides for prated assessments to be made upon all state banks whenever the 1 per cent guaranty fund is exhausted. The one feature about this guaranty law which has met more criticism from the hands of its opponents than any other is the fact that it places all state banks, large and small, new and old, upon the same sound basis; and this fact is not to be entirely despised for the reason that depositors in small banks of small towns and communities need as sure and certain protection as those of more favored localities. However, the effect of the guaranty law is proven of material advantage to state banks of Oklahoma. Their deposits have increased at a rapid rate, and deposits from other states have been flowing in for several months. The history of our bank, "The People's Bank" of Muskogee is convincing proof that the effect of the law has worked upon the minds of "the doubtful about the safety of banks" to good advantage. We began business the 16th day of November, 1906, with gross assets of $3.128.75 and at the end of the first year of our existence our gross assets were over $25,000.00. We qualified under the Oklahoma guaranty law, February 14, 1908, with less than $49,000 assets. We have made reports to the State Bank Commissioner on the following dates for the amounts opposite which reports show a net condition of the business less all doubtful paper, expenses and assessments. Wepay four per cent interest on Time Deposits and savings accounts which are amply protected by the guaranty law. We sell real estate, make investments for our customers, buy real estate for them, collect rentls and notes and do a general agency business. We handle many gilt edge investments which pay from eight (8) to twelve (12) per cent per annum. We invite inquiry and will give reliable response to probable investors. We want your business. Our deposits are guaranteed by the Guaranty Fund of the State of Oklahoma which makes your money absolutely safe. PEOPLES BANK AND TRUST CO., Muskogee, Okla. W. T. Escoe, President. J. E. Johnson, Cashier. MRS. ALBERT SEEKERS ENTER- TAINS. Mrs. Albert Seekers entertained Monday evening at her home, 609 Seventh avenue, in honor of Mrs. Clarence Duncan, who is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Smitson. The house was beautifully decorated with palms and ferns, and after many jolly games, in which all the guests joined, the hostess served a most elaborate and delicious menu. A unique feature of the refreshments was a plate formed in the shape of a dainty slipper, garnished with parsley and filled with scalloped chicken. A delicious salad was served on lettuce leaves. Sherry wine with individual cakes on small plates surrounded by fragrant pink roses, which made lovely souvenirs for the guests, and wine jelly with whipped cream were served. Before the evening closed beer and sandwiches were served and delicious fruits were handed at intervals through the evening. The hostess was assisted in receiving her guests by the following ladies: Mrs Duncan, of Chicago, the honoree, who was beautifully gowned in black lace over silk, with a dainty yoke of handsome white lace; Mrs. Robert Flippen, who wore a lovely directoire gown made of light blue messaline silk, and Miss Dornle Smith, gowned in white crepon silk. The hostess was beautifully dressed in a dove-colored voile with touches of lace and ribbon. Mrs. Duncan after being the recipient of many handsome entertainments, leaves to-night for her home in Chicago. NEGRO APPOINTED LIBRARIAN. (From the Charleston Mail.) On Tuesday Governor Dawson issued the commission of State Librarian to John C. Gilmer, editor of the Charleston Advocate, for the unexpired term made vacant by the death of S. W. Starks, which would make the appointment expire with the term of office of the Governor. There were a number of applicants for the position, but the final choice of the Governor, in the selection of the editor of the leading organ of the colored race in West Virginia, and in fact, one of the leading journals representing that race in the entire country, is regarded as eminently a deserving one. The appointee has been a resident of the city of Charleston practically all his life. He was educated, at the University of Pittsburg, Pa., graduating with the degree of A. B. in 1897, and in 1900 with the degree of A. M. During his term in college he was one of the editors of the University magazine and gained a splendid reputation as a clear and forcible writer on all questions. He has been the editor of the Charleston Advocate for the past five years, succeeding Prof. J. McHenry Jones, principal of the West Virginia Colored Institute, who in turn succeeded the late S. W. Starks, who was the founder of the paper. During the time Editor Gilmer has had editorial control of the Advocate that paper has grown in strength and influence, is widely circulated throughout the entire country, and is regarded as a journal of the highest standing and representative of the highest ideals of that race. Since it was the desire of the chief executive to bestow that appointment to a representative of the colored race, no better selection could have been made, and he will discharge the duties of the position with ability and great care. ENTERTAINS. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Williams entertained quite a jolly crowd of ladies and young men at their home 1614 Herman street last Thursday evening, December 10th. Card playing and music was indulged. Ices and fruits were served. No. 50 ORDINATION OF REV. J. A. MYERS IMPRESSIVE SERVICES AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. S. E. Griggs Preaches Ordination Sermon. LARGE AUDIENCE PRESENT MANY MINSTERS LAY HANDS ON YOUNG DIVINE — TALENT GIVEN TO MOST WORTHY CAUSE — ACCEPTS PASTORATE OF MURFREESBORO CHURCH TO BE INSTALLED DEC. 27. The ordination services Sunday no doubt were the most impressive ever held in the city of Nashville. An unusually large audience filled the church to witness the exercises which did not begin as programmed at 3 p. m., as many participants, ministers and pastors had services of some kind at that hour at their own church. It was 3:30 p. m., when Prof. Ryder began the voluntary on the pipe organ. Then Messrs. Work, Myers, and King sang very impressively "Lead kindly light." Rev. S. E. Griggs conducted the scripture reading from the ninth chapter of 1 Corinthians. The congregation sang "Allhail the power of Jesus' name." Dr. R. H. Boyd lead in prayer. It was at this point that Rev. J. C. Fields, the scribe of the ordination council, read his report, which was unanimously accepted by the First Baptist Church on motion put by Rev. W. S. Ellington, its pastor, that the candidate, Rev. James Myers, be ordained. The glee club rendered a most beautiful selection "I never will turn back." The ordination sermon, according to program, was preached by Rev. Sutton E. Griggs, the author and Gospel minister, who has time after time stirred many a Nashville audience. Rev. Griggs took his text from the 16th verse of the 9th chapter of 1 Corinthians—"Woe is unto me, if I preach not the Gospel." His subject was "The Preaching of the Gospel." Rev. Griggs was on Sunday evening not only entertaining and logical but was interesting and, as usual, captured his audience. He made a very beautiful discourse. He spoke from the life of Paul, showing what the apostle had to confront as a Gospel minister, making an example of him to show what the young, intelligent, educated, refined must do even in this generation if he would preach the unadulterated, uncompromizing Gospel of the lowly Nazarene. Justice could not be given this discourse as it was plainly the best ordination sermon that had been preached in the city. The entire sermon was directed toward the present and future career of those who would proclaim themselves ministers as well as a rehearsing of incidents and happenings that touched the Christian life. The speaker declared that no weakling nor coward could enter the high calling of the Gospel ministry and be successful in accomplishing results. He made an assertion which is considered by all as a condition that really exists by saying that too many people look down and teach their children to look down upon the minister and his position when in reality they should look up as it is the highest calling of all the professions. After this masterful sermon the congregation sang, "I love to tell the story." Remarks were made by Dr. Clark stating that the ordination services would be concluded and requested that the audience remain until the close of the services which, with but two exceptions, was compiled with. The Glee Club and audience sang "Nearer, my God, to thee," while the candidate was being surrounded by the ministers, who came down from the pulpit, lead by Rev. C. H. Clark, who offered the ordination prayer. Rev. T. J. Townsend gave the charge in very impressive language, after which the Bible was presented by Rev. J. C. Lott, who admonished the young minister to keep it, consult it, and use it as his sword and shield. The congregation sang "Bless be the tie that binds." A collection was then lifted for the benefit of Roger Williams University. The ministers of the city, who were seated on the platform during the ordination 8 APPEALS TO SANTA FROM CHILDREN. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1908. Dear Santa: I am a little girl. I go to school every day and am in the fourth grade. I want you to please bring me another Negro doll, doll buggy, doll bed, new dress, shoes and hair ribbon, some nuts, oranges, raisins, candy and apples. Don't forget to leave mamma something nice and my sisters and brothers too. Your own little girl. CONNIE MAI KING. 1622 Patterson street. Dear Old Saint Nick: I live on Eighth avenue, North, and I want you to be sure and leave me a large doll that I can throw all over the floor, a rocking horse chair, a horn, big rubber ball, oranges and candy. GEO. O. BOYD, Jr. Dear Old Kris: This is my first Christmas and I don't want very much. I only want a large rubber doll I can chew, and bring mamma lots of nice things. CHAS. WINFREY KELLY. 60 Bass street. Dear Old Santy: I write to ask you to please don't forget to stop on Jackson street and leave me a drum, some firecrackers, a big rubber ball and plenty of oranges apples, candies and nuts. Don't forget my papa. Your good little boy, LOUIS K. THOMAS, Jr. City, Dec. 10, 1908. Dear Santa: I am a very small little girl and want you to please remember me. I want a large colored doll that can sleep and a brown teddy bear. Please don't forget my friend, Arvella E. Cheatham, who lives in East Nashville. Your sincere friend, ROBBIE F. MAYS. 1102 Thirteenth avenue, South. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1908. Dear Old Santa: I am a little girl 2 years old. I want you to bring me a doll and little cup, horn and ball and candy, nuts, oranges, etc. From your little girl, HATTIE CUMMINS. 1626 Patterson street. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 13, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl seven months old and I wish you would please bring me a rubber doll, teddy bear, cap and cloak to match, nuts, candies and oranges. P. S.—Don't forget my daddy, who is in the Philippine Islands. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl seven years old. I want you to bring me some leggins, slate, book, candies, nuts and a pair of rubbers to wear to school, as I never miss a day. Don't forget my brother, Armond, and my little sister, Mary. My name is ANDRENA RUCKER. 1000 Eleventh avenue, North. Dear Santa Claus: I am five years old. I want you to come Christmas eve and bring me lots of presents that will make me happy. Look out for the dogs when you come. They are about six weeks old. Remember my brother Richard, too. Your friend, MARY GREER. 1805 Heffman Street. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl only four years old and I want you to please bring me a Negro doll, nuts and candies and a set of dishes and don't forget my little brother Alonzo; he wants a wagon and a suit of clothes. Dear Old Santa Claus: Please remember a little girl like me. I am very good. I do all my work and go to school every day. Please bring me all I need. I can't name them I need so much. Remember my papa, he said he wanted a pair of socks. WILLIE DUVALL 820 North Sixth Street Nashville, Tenn. December 10, 1908. Dear Old Santy: This is my first letter to you. I want you to please bring me a big rag doll, drum and pistol. Bring mama and papa something nice. Your own little boy, My Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a little boy ten years old and I study second A grade. I go to school every play and get my lessons. I want you nts) bring me a suit of clothes, some also all kinds of fruits and don't forget classmate and don't forget my THE NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1908 teacher, Miss Lula Miller, she lives in Murfreesboro. And, old Santa, I wrote to you last year and you did not answer me for what I wanted. I hope you will be so kind as to bring me a suit of clothes and don't forget my niece, who lives in South Nashville, 1248 Santa, don't forget to call around Christmas, as you will come to see me on the Christmas tree. You have let all the children in Nashville see you and now we want you to come out here on Saturday night and pass out here. My name is MILBERT TRIMBLE. Lavergne, Tenn. Dear Santa Claus: Please come to see me and bring me a large Negro doll, lots of toys, candies, oranges, new dress, shoes and handkerchiefs. Don't forget to bring mama and auntie something nice. Your little girl, JENIE BIRDSONG. 1305 Hynes street. Dear Santa: Please bring me a large colored doll, doll buggy, set of dishes, chairs and doll table. Bring lots of goodies. Don't forget my little brother, Lovell, papa and mama. Your little girl, MARY LANDERS. Fourteenth avenue, North. Dear Santy: I am a very smart little girl and want you to please remember me. I want a rubber doll, a teddy bear, a doll buggy a horn and a rocking horse for my little sister. Don't forget my friend, Rodwell King, who lives on Cedar street. Respectfully yours, MATTIE E. BAILEY, 528 Fourth avenue, South. Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a little girl ten years old and go to Meigs' School. Miss E. F. Bryant is my teacher. I want a dress, a pair of shoes, a doll machine, nuts, candies, fireworks, apples and oranges. Don't forget my mother, Sue, and my big, fat grandpa. Yours truly, My Dear, Sweet Santa: It's I who loves you so well, and I only want a few things. Please bring me a pain of shoes and bring Aunt Sue Jones a pair also. I am your little one-year year old girl. I live at 143 Halsted street, Chicago, Ill. Dear Old Santa: I am seven years old, go to school every day. Please bring me an automobile, wagon and some oranges, candies and nuts. M. E. WOODRUF. 1428 Thirteenth avenue, South. Dear Santa: I am a little girl two years old. I love mamma and papa. Bring me a doll and bed, and oranges and nuts. E. WESTELLE WOODRUFF. 1428 Thirteenth avenue, South. Dear Old Santa: I am a little boy four years old. I want an auto wagon, some candy, oranges and nuts. I live at 1430 Thirteenth avenue, South. WILLIS IRVIN. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: I am just 5 years old. I want you to bring me a book and stove and doll, bed and washstand and music box and some candy, oranges, nuts and other things. Don't forget mamma, papa and sister. Good-bye. From your little girl, LULA B. CUMMINS. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 9, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy seven years old I go to school and try to learn my lessons. My teacher's name is Miss Scales. I want you to please bring me a drum, ball, bat, a suit of clothes, candy oranges nuts, pears and raisins. I remain your true little friend THORDORE A. FITE. 209 North street. Nashville, Tenn., Dec 14, 1908. Dear Old Santa: I am a small boy and I want you to please bring me a rifle, football and a sled. Now don't forget to remember me. I am your little boy. ROBERT ARMSTRONG PILLOW. 2008 Jefferson street. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 13 months old, and I want you to bring me a dresser, washstand, rocking chair and a little Negro doll and a little go-cart to roll my doll in. Dear Santa Claus, don't forget to bring my mamma and papa some candy, nuts and oranges and plenty of everything. And, dear old Santa, don't forget my grandmamma and my grandpapa and also my Aunt Eila. I live at 1529 Fourteenth avenue. SUSIE ANNA SUMNERS. 714 Beinville street East Nashville, Tenn Dear Old Santa: I am ten years old. I go to school in the 3-A grade. I love my teacher and I want you to please bring me a nice dress and a doll, a piano and some candy, oranges, apples, nuts, raisins and figs, and some of everything that you think is nice, so I will close. From your little girl, DOLLIE HOGGATT. P. S.—Do not forget my grand mother. 714 Beinville street. Foot Nashville. Dear Old Santa: I am eight years old. I go to school in the 2-A grade, and I want you to please bring me a dress and a doll with pretty hair, and some candy, oranges and apples, nuts, raisins and figs--anything that you think is nice for me. So I will close. Your little girl, LOTTIE HOGGATT. Don't forget my mother and aunt. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1908. Dear Santa: I am a little girl and I want a little colored doll, muff and fur, also a hat. I live at 528 Fourth avenue, South. My name is Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1908. Dear Santa: I want a doll and a pair of shoes, a ring and a dress. And don't forget my mother. I think that is all. Yours truly, SARAH RHEA HODEN. 1313 Jo Johnston avenue. Lavergne, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1908. Dear Santa: I am a little boy nine years old. I am in the First-A grade and I know my lesson every day. Mamma and papa say I have been a good little boy this year. I want you to bring me some candies, oranges and all kinds of fruits. I want you to bring my schoolmates some, too, and don't forget my brother and niece who live in Nashville, at 1248 Third avenue, South. So you see I don't want much. My name is ORLANDO TRIMBLE. Dear Kris Kringle: I am a wee, "teenty" bit of a boy, therefore I can't ask for much. Please bring me a rocking horse, a ball, some candies and fruits. Please bring mamma a pair of slippers. I should also like to have a choo-choo car. And I wish you would fix the goodies so they won't make me sick if I eat all I want. Your little boy, ELMER CREIGHTON WINSTON. 835 North Sixth street. City, Dec. 15, 1908. Dear Santa: I am very smart little girl and want you to please remember me. I want a Negro doll and a brown teddy bear. Don't forget my friend, Matie Bailey, who lives 528 Fourth avenue, South. CALLIE L. SMITH. 706 Lea avenue. Dear Santa Tawas: I am mamma's little boy, 14 months old. I want you to bring me a teddy bear, a jumping jack and a little black doll. Please bring my little friend, Frank, a big stick of candy. Your little boy, LEWIS V. BERRY. Don't forget two more friends, Bessie and Dorthy, bring them some tandy. Nashville, Tenn., Dec 13, 1908. Dear Santa: I am a little girl 10 years of age. I go to Meigs' school in the 3rd grade. I want you to please bring me a Negro doll, a box of handkerchiefs, a candy walking stick, a pair of red gloves, some candy, nuts and fireworks. Don't forget my friend, Octerlene Burnett, of Maplewood, Tenn., and don't forget mother and father and sister in Chicago. Ta, ta, Santa: Your loving little girl. GEORGIA FORBES, 515 Lischey avenue, E. Nashville. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 13, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 12 years old. I go to school every day. I am in the 6-B grade. My teacher is very kind. I don't want any toys this Christmas, I have so many from last Christmas. Please bring me a pair of red gloves, a satchel, a work-box, a speech-book and some 'kerchiefs, plenty of fruit and fireworks, and a candy walking stick. Santa, please don't forget my dear mother and father, my sister in Chicago, and my little friend, Octerlene Burnett, of Maplewood. Bring her something nice. Good-bye, Santa. From your loving little girl, MINTA FORBES. 515 Lischey avenue, E. Nashville. P. S.—Please don't forget the poor orphan children. Dear Santa Claus: Don't forget me on Christmas. I am seven years old now, and I think I need more presents than I can name. Please bring me all you can. RICHARD GREER. 1805 Heffernan street. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: Sister says I am good sometimes, but I try to be good all the tim'. I wish you would please bring me a doll, desk, black- Credit at the Quality Store MILARY E. HOWSE. PHONE, MAIN 1086 TERMS TO SUIT EVERYBODY. We Can Furnish Your Home Complete from Parlor to Kitchen. We Take Old Goods as First Payment; Balance Weekly or Monthly. 304-306 BROADWAY. NASHVILLE NASHVILLE, TENN. THE SPA (The Spaw.) We have just added to our place a first-class lunch for the public after church and theatre. Open till 12:30 every night. Ice Cream and Soda all winter. We solicit the patronage of Churches, Lodges, Weddings and Private Orders. Prompt delivery. Telephone, Main 1679. C. T. COFFEY, Cor. Ninth Ave. and Cedar St THE STOVE PEOPLE TRY A MONOGRAM STEEL RANGE They Bake Better Than Any Other— Burn Coal or Wood and Do the Work With Ease. CAS, GASOLINE AND COAL OIL COOK STOVES board, table, story book and all the good things I can eat. Please, Santa, don't forget mother and sister, bring them something nice. From little TOMMY C. MOORE Nashville, Tenn. Dear Old Santa Claus: I am not going to ask you to bring me many toys this Xmas, but I will tell you to bring me a pair of shoes for my little doll, Annie, a buggy, a piano and some sheet music, a real nice story book, and, Santa Claus, I want you to bring me everything good to eat. I am a little girl nine years old. My teacher says I am very smart in my books. Your friend. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl only five years old. I am a very good girl and I want you to please bring me a doll buggy so I can ride my doll in it, and a stove, one that I can make a fire in, and a First B Reader. I am going to school after Christmas, and some candy, oranges and some nuts. Please don't forget my little sister, Beatrice Price, she is only two years old. I want you to bring her a little teddy bear and a piano and t everything else that is nice for a little girl. And don't forget my little friends, Robbie May Wyatt and Ivy Dee Wyatt, and please remember my sister, Lizzie Daniel. She lives in Christiana, Tenn. I remain your friend, MARIE PRICE. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 10 years of age. I am in the sixth grade. My teacher says I am smart and will get promoted. Now, Santa, I want you to bring me a pair of kid gloves, a ring, a book of poems written by Dunbar, some candy, nuts, oranges, apples and raisins. Remember all of the poor children. Your friend. JOE ANNIE HILL Dear Santa Claus: I write to let you know what I want you to bring me. I am 11 years old and in the sixth grade. My mamma says I have been real smart. I want a dress, ring, box of手kerchiefs and set of furs, all kinds of fruit and candies. Also remember my little sister. Good-bye. Your little girl Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 15, 1908. Dear Santa: I am a little girl eight years old. I have been very good all the year and I want you to bring me a Negro doll a set of dishes, a tricycle, a new dress, a pair of shoes. My little sister, Amelia, says please bring her a little doll and I want a new cloak, lots of fireworks and candies, nuts and oranges. Please bring grandma something. Dear Old Kris: I am a little girl four years old. I have been a sweet little girl all the year. Now, Kris, please bring me a doll, a pair of shoes, a set of dishes and a set of furniture, some candy, oranges and apples. Remember papa and mamma and all the little children here. Byebye, Kris. Your little girl, JESSIE MAI BRANSFORD. P. S.—Please bring me a tub and washboard. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1908. ash Dear Santa: I am a little boy eight years old. I have been very good a the year and I want you to bring me some gloves and two pairs of CORA COLLIER. HAVE YOU SENT IN YOUR ORDER SS FOR YOUR === = | NEGRO DOLL. | Negro Doll Gompany, of Nashville, Tenn., National Baptist Publishing Board, 523 Second Ave., N., ; & | "NEGRO DOLLS FOR NEGRO GHILOREN,” IS THE SLOGAN, | | thy Don’t be late. Get your Doll in time. Remember there are five different sizes. No girl is happier than when she has a beautiful Doll. One of the greatest weekly papers published in the Uuited States, in speaking of these dolls, | said: ‘There is more involved than appears on the surface in encouraging Little Negro Girls to clasp in their arms pretty copies of themselves. The white race doesn’t monopolize all the beauty '\ and lovableness and it will be a happy day when this is realized.” ings and a big wagon, lots of orks, candies, nuts and oranges. Your friend, . NOBLE STRINGER. P. S—Santa, Don't forget to bring my Grandpa and Grandma Campbell something, also Grandma Stringer. ‘ Lewisburg, Tenn., Dec, 15. Dear Santa: I am a little boy four years old. 1 live on Vernon ave- five. I want you to bring me a rocky horse and a teddy bear, oranges, ap- ‘ples, candy and nuts. Don't forget ‘mamma and papa. I want you to ‘come to see Mr. and Mrs, Jones. I ‘Will try to be a good boy. MILDRED HANSON DAVIS. Lewisburg, Tenn., Dec, 15, 1908. ‘Dear Santa: I am a little girl seyen years old. I want you to bring me a stove and a sot of dishes. Bring me some candy, raisons, apples and oranges. Don't forget my little sis- ters and brothers. Santa, don’t for- get Aunt Lizzie McBride. She lives fn North Nashville, 1028 Spruce street. RICHARDENE DAVIS. * Dear Santa Claus: I am a little ‘boy seven years old ana I want you to please bring me a rocking horse, @ train, a wagon, plenty of good things to eat and anything else that Would be suitable for a little boy of ‘my age, Don't forget my little broth- er, William, bring him something ‘nice, too. Your little boy, LEONARD B, HADDOX. ' 1802 Tremont street. P. S—I will go to bed early, so can fill my stockings. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little 11 years old, and go to school ery day and I wish you would lease bring me an overcoat, a pair shoes and plenty of fireworks and plenty of good things to eat. Don't forget my Sister Frances and my ‘Cousin Robbie. They want each a dress and a hat. Your little boy, ANTONIO M. HADDOX. 1302 Tremont street. Dear Old Kris: I witl write you a lew lines to let you know what I want for Xmas. Please bring me a fur rf doll, a box of handkerchiefs, papples, oranges, figs, dates, ffe2d all kinds of nuts. Don’t di) THE NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1908. forget grandma and grandpa. So I will close. CLAUDENE LAWRENCE. Lewisburg, Tenn. Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a lit- tle girl two years old. I have been good all the year, though grandma says I have been bad. Please bring me a doll, doll buggy, piano, some dishes and something good to eat and please remember my little sister, Catherine Sophronia. From your lit- tle friend, DAISY BELLA DODSON. 1784 Jefferson street. ‘Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 8, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl just nine years old and going to school every day and have good les- sons. I am in the third B grade. Please bring me a doll and a doll bed. Be sure the doll you bring me can open and shut her eyes, and a little stove, too, and bring me some candy. Bring mamma ar teacher something, too. So I will close, Good- bye. From RONER ARENT. Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 8, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: I am a very little girl, just eight years old, and I want you to bring me a slate and a pencil. I go to school every day and am in the first grade. I want a tab- let and a lead pencil. Please bring me a little basket to carry dinner to school in, and don’t forget my lit- tle brother. Please bring him a rat- tle, Now I will close. From HATTIN K, RUCKER. Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 8, 1908. Dear Santa: I am a little boy nine years old. I go to school every day, I am in the third B grade. Please bring me a double-barrel rifle and a tricycle and a cap. And don’t forget the fireworks, candies, panannas, or- anges and nuts. Please don’t forget my little brother. Bring him some- thing nice, Your little boy, JIMMIE D, WILLIAMS, Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 8, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy nine years old. I go to school every day. I am in the third B. grade, I want you to please bring me a billy goat and a wagon and a little rifle and lot of fireworks. Don't forget to bring me at lot of candies, bananas, oranges and everything nice. Don't forget mamma and papa and teacher. Your litle boy, SAM H, RANSOM. Murfreesboro, Tenn, Dec. 8, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: I am a very lit- tle boy, just five yeurs old, and I want you to bring me a little wagon and a little airgun. Please bring me all kinds of fireworks and don’t for- get my brother. Bring him a little gun, too, and all the fireworks you can find. So I wil close, From a very little boy, SANDIE H. HUGLE. Murfreesboro, Tea., Dec, 9, 1908. I thought I would write to you to let you know how I have been. I have been a nice little boy. I am only six years old and I want you to bring me something nice for Christ- mas. I want a little voy gun and some fireworks and a little wagon to ride in. Dear Santa, this is all I want now. I will close my letter. I live on Manson pike. JOHN FREDDIE WOODSON, Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1908. I am a little boy who has been very good and hope you won't forget me. I want a teddy bear, a rocking- horse, a jumping-jack and a fire en- gine. Don't forget my friends. Bring Leslie Abernathy a rubber doll and Arthur Fite a little drum. Don’t for- get my friend, Lewis Berry. Bring his a toot-toot horn. Yours as ever, FRANK SMITH, Jr. P, S.—I don't believe you can get down the chimney. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl nine months old. I live in the country, but, dear Santa, I hope you don’t think I live too far. I want you to bring me a teddy hear, cloak, cap and shoes, a rocking chair and a doll that I cannot break. Please don't forget my little aunties, Lillie and Ersie May Perkins. Your little friend, BEULAH LEE JOHNSON. Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec, 8, 1908. Dear Old Santa: I am a little girl just five years old, in the first grade, and want you to please bring me a doll that will go to sleep and a little bed for her to sleep on and orange, bananas, nuts and fireworks. Please don’t forget my little cousin, Please bring her something to eat. Now I will close. From a very little girl, . SAMMIE) D. MERRY. : ee Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 8, 1908. | Dear Santa Claus: T am ‘a. little girl twelve years old. I go to school every day. I am in the third A ‘grade. 1 want you to please bring me a doll and doll dishes, and a lit- tle doll bed and carriage and please ‘bring me some oranges, candy, nuts and banannas, and don't forget my ttle sisters and brothers. Your lit: ule ADA QUARLES. | Murfreesboro, Tenn. Dee, 8, 13. | Dear Santa Cleus: I am a little a nine years old. I go to school every day. I am in the second A erie I want you to please bring me a large doll and a little doll trunk and a doll machine and an or- gan. Don't forget to bring some candies, nuts and banannas. Don't forget my little sister and brother. Your little girl, ROBERTA RUCKER. Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 8, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: I am a very lit- tle boy, 10 years old. I am in the third B grade. I go to school every day. I wish you would please bring me a bullet gun, a football, a horn, a drum, a billy boat and a wagon. San- ta, please bring me some fireworks and some candy and nuts, Bye-bye. Don't forget my mamma, my sisters and dear grandma, also my little brother. Your little boy, W. B. HUGLE. Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 8, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl. I go to the Cemetery School every day. I am eight years old. I am in the second A grade. I want you to please bring me a sleeping doll and doll bed and a doll trunk and some chairs and some candies and oranges. I have been a good little girl. Don’t forget grandma. Your little girl, SAM ELLA HOWSE. Nashville, Tenn., Dec, 16, 1908. My Dear Santa Claus: I am a lit- tle girl only eight years old. First I want a Negro doll and a doll trunk and a vost handkerchiefs and a posteard album, some nuts and candy and a pair of shoes and a pair of stockings, a book satchel, a box of coloring pencils and a story bool Please don’t forget my sister, Katie, she is 11 years old. Good-bye. ~ From yours, MARIE BOYD. Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 8, 1908. Dear Santa:* I want you to bring me a rifle, gun and a billy-goat and a lot of good things. I am a good boy. I go to school every day. I am in the third B, grade. 1 also want some or- anges and candy, Don’t forget_mam- ma and papa. Your little boy, WILLIE D. SANFORD. Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 8, 1908. Dear Santa: I am a little girl just two years old and want you to bring me a little doll, and a little some candy and oranges, and nas. So now I will close, From very sweet little girl, ites ANNIE RUCKER, Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl three years old. I want you to please bring me a little doll and @ doll buggy and plenty of good. to eat and don't forget ee ter, Marion. Your little IRENE RODWELL BLACK, Boer Ae storys Ahcpartite a Dear Santa Claus: I have been a good little girl, Please bring me a doll, doll buggy, set of dishes, a cook ing stove, washboard, tub and two irons to iron my doll clothes, and don’t forget my little brothers, Leon- ard and Theodore, Little ANNIE MAI DUNSON. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: My name 1s Dovie. I go to school every day and! Aunt Alice says I am a very good lite! tle girl, so please bring me a ring® doll and other toys, nuts oranges, aplt ples and candies. And don’t forge™ my brother, Sam, who is a very smart boy, and also Sadie. Bring Uncle E= and Aunt Alice something, too. Vo; live on the Brick Church pike, He Nashville, itt) 2 co DOVIE PATTONOER, ghee ray Dear Santa: Here 1 come agaijer am in the second grade in music’ don’t want very much. 1 want a (BL! white teddy bear with @ Dow, of sashyil ribbon around its neck. Brings | poodle dog so TI can name em, gins, Don't forget sister ag a sit friend, Maggie — “She wants 2 a red coat. Be sure ae an); Yours, NUNES MAREN. Avia The Nashville Globe. ahillartathant: Douce iblished Every Frid: in the Year, Room Published cilows Hall, No, 447 Fourth Ave- nue, North, Nashville, Tenn., THE GLOBE PUBLISHING CO. D, A. HART.... .....+++++Preeldent Cc. H, BURRILL...... . +... Secretary J. 0. BATTLE ............ Treasurer H, A. BOYD ......Business Manager Telephone Main 4323-L. 4,0. BATTLE,,...........000.0000005- EDITOR, Entered as second-class matter January 1, 1906, at the post-office at Nashville, 4 enne see, under the act of Congress of March 3. 1879. . No Notice taken of anonymous contribu tions. 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All news matter sent us for publication must be written only on one side of the pa- per, and should be accompanied by thename ofthe contributor, hot necessarily for publ cation, but as an evidence of good faith. THE BROWNSVILLE GHOST. ‘Fhe President in connection with a special message to the Senate sent an array of other matter pertaining to the Brownsville affair. This array of mat- ter purports to be new evidence. The administration has never ceased in its efforts to try to fasten the responsi- bility of that episode on the colored Aroopers. There is a hankering de- sire, a consuming one, on the part of the President to brand those men, fair or foully, just so they are branded, to give some semblance of justification to his unprecedented actions toward them. Much has been said about the dignity that should hedge about and go hand in hand with the exalted position of President, and much has been said of late about the lax conduct of the present encumbent. The latest development in the Brownsville affairs is a much worded special message and a voluminous amount of documentary evidence. The desperate determination of the Chief Executive of the Nation to de fend his overhasty and premature conduct in the matter is shown by the fact that the services of ordinary sleuth detectives were secured to hound down the dishonorably dis. charged men and by any manner of means procure enough “plunder-evi- dence” to furnish subject-matter for 4 grand-stand-play message and to give his friends in the Senate some thing to spread out upon to hoodwink the public. These detectives have stuck to their task with a grim deter mination only surpassed by the Pres. ident. They have hounded those men and stalked in their shadows wherever they were from Maine to California and from the Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. They have resorted to every conceivable method and trick knowr to their profession to get something plausible that “our great and beloved’ 4 President could hold aloft and with “joyful satisfaction and gleeful ebul lition say to all the world, “I told yot to!” ” Had the President expended one ‘pipndredth part of the energy in the ‘ginning to ascertain the reliability rtet hearsay rumors and reports as h 8 since in trying to fasten tha _qme on the men, he would not nov Tbe this, white elephant on his hand ‘With the redoubtable Foraker to checkmate his every false move. After a select committee, composed of some of the greatest and shrewdest “awyers and statesmen of the Senate pea THE NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1908, the greatest law-making body in the world, had tried the men on the charges, examining and scrutinizing every minute piece of evidence bear- ing upon those charges, and failed, utterly failed, to make out a case and establish their guilt upon an iota of absolute and trustworthy testimony, it does seem that the President is straining his “square deal” theory too far in continuing his prosecution into persecution, After weary months of prowling, prying and search by a small army of ‘defectives, a doubtful “mare's nest” is said to have been discovered away down in Georgia in the alleged con- fession of one Conyers. From reports it appears that the sleuths seem to doubt whether they can make the “con- fession” stick, for the reason they seem to doubt that Conyers can be made to father it. What they have done is the utmost they could do to help “our” President out of his dilem- ‘ma. - The following shows that the battle is on once more: WASHINGTON, Dec, 15.—A sweep: ing resolution calling on the Secreta- ry of War for various information concerning the detectives’ investiga- tion of the Brownsville affair referred to in the President's message to Con- gress yesterday, was introduced to- day by Senator Foraker, with a re- quest for immediate action. Objection being made by Senator Warren, Chair- man of the Committee on Military’ Af- fairs, the resolution was laid aside. It will be placed before the Senate again tomorrow. The above, like the white plume in the helmet of Henry of Navarre which told his followers where he was in the thick of the fray, tells the millions of Negroes of this country in partic- war ané the worid :n general that the gallant and. undaunted Foraker is standing by his guns. Wire we as a race to tire of giving Senator Foraker credit for what he has and is doing, we would not only be ungrateful, but unworthy of the great services he has rendered us. NEGRO DOLLS. The article that appeared in the De- cember 12th issue of the Nashville Banner, headed “Negro Dolls—New Phase of Color Line,” and which may be found elsewhere in the columns of this paper, was a rattling piece of in- consistent and idle-pated reasoning. From beginning to end the article bears the earmarks of a laborious ef- fort. It starts out in grandiloquence and ends in an insipid fizzle. For in- stan ¢, listen here: “There are many features involved in this doll question that have never been subjected to scientific investiga- tion.” “Respectable Negro mothers will not buy colored dolls, and the other sort can’t. Below is given about the substance of the reply a respectable mother of a colored family would give to a proposition to purchase a colored doll: ‘G’way f'um here wid your old Dutch nigger doll. My chilluns’ jest as good as anybody's and they are go- ing to have just as purty dolls and playthings as anybody’s.’” Between these two excerpts the writ er labored painfully to say something. it is perfectly plain that he tried to make something out of nothing. There is such a lack of warrant for the ar. ticle and it is so weak that the reader cannot throw off altogether a sort of patronizing feeling of charitableness for the writer. "Tis but human to pity a man whom you see toiling by a poo and deceptive light trying to find hi: way through the quagmire and dark. |ness of his own mental wilderness. | For accurate research or a grav | disquisition on the Negro doll subjec the gentleman's effort showed him t | be wofully disqualified. He, like : | laden vessel, left port with a menta ‘Jeargo of Negro Doll criticisms, bu | being an unskillful pilot amid the mis '|and fog that surrounded him, becam« |water-logged and, after drifting fo1 a long time, wrecked on a barrel ‘| coast. | We cannot bring ourselves to se '|why the Negro Doll Company shoul ‘}be the target of such a stupendou: }amount of twaddle. Is it because i '|is feared that if such an enterprise i | developed strongly commercially tha it will curtail the sale of white doll to Negro children? Why all thi: tempest in a tea-pot about a purely Negro enterprise that is but yet in its infancy? Does our friend and _ his friends, the merchants who have white dolls to sell to Negro children, see be- yond our ken that which we do not see? Why should the possibilities of the future in this particular industry sit uncomfortably on the mind of any white man? We must confess we can: not tell. It isa matter wholly with: in the race, and should cause no worry to any rank outsider. It is well to suspect the motives underlying the actions of any man who will attribute to the respectable women of our race any such clap-trap as we quoted above, We are not aware of the purpose or in. tention of our friend in writing his article, but we are cognizant of one thing and that is it has served as a splendid advertisement. The idea of putting Negro dolls into Negro homes is both ethologie and ethnological. It has come to stay, and no amount of fuming and blustering on the part of those not concerned is going to stay the onward march of the Negro along this line of Negro dolls for Negro children. TO TEST THE JIM-CROW LAW. Three wealthy colored citizens of an Oklahoma town, who were arrested recently for alleged violation of the “jim-crow” street car law of that state, have intimated their intention of test ing the constitutionality of that law. They will carry their cause to the Su: preme Court of the United States. In the face of what that court did but a short time ago in the Berea Col. lege case, we are compelled to admire our fellow countrymen for their faith ‘That they are Christian there can be ‘no doubt, and that they have read the story in the good Book of the woman and the unjust judge and how she by ‘unswerving persistency, despite re ‘buff after rebuff, gained her suit, there ‘can be no doubt. _ We repeat that we have a wholesome ‘respect for their pluck, if they have the hardihood and temerity to knock at the door of the highest tribunal of the country and ask for justice, when but yesterday, so to speak, the members of it, all but two, handed down an opinion that said in effect, that Negroes have — nc constitutional rights or — existence as citizens. But with much pleasure we note the fact that there were tw men, Judges Harlan and Day, who, ir a dissenting opinion, said that Negroes have all the rights of other citizens and are entitled to them, A Texas Grand Jury failed to find enough evidence upon which to build an indictment in the Brownsville shoot-up—that’s worthy of note; the officers in command were tried and found innocent—that's worthy of note; the citizens of Brownsville of- fered ten thousand dollars and im: munity from punishment to any sol: dier who would “peach,” no results— that’s worthy of note; the Senate Committee’s investigation materializec nothing—that’s worthy of note; it has now narrowed down to rank, bra zen-faced and notorious persecution— and that’s worthy of note. The beautiful sentiment of making gifts, which has come down to us through the years from a remote past, should be observed in all of its pristine significance. They who give only to those from whom they expect some- thing of equal value or more in return have simply bartered and traded, and have thus reduced the beautiful cus- tom to the commonplace of a mere commercial transaction. Let the spir- if of good-will rather tha nintrinsic value, dominate your motive in ten dering and receiving gifts. Old Santa Claus, the Patron Saint of the little ones, although very busy these days packing his toys, bric-a brac and a thousand-and-one other things for his great annual trip, will be pleased to read the letters of his little friends through the columns of the Globe. In his home in the far away Land of Snow, during the long winter night while seated before the glowing warmth of his great fire, it will be a delightful pleasure for him to take down The Globe and read their little letters and note their lit tle wishes. That three-hundred-thousand-dollar bond issue which the people have twice defeated at the ballot box bobs up again, and that too, in spite of the fact that efforts are being made to get through a measure for the impo- sition of a special tax levy. It is re ported that it has been arranged by those favoring the bond issue to have workers to canvass every ward to se cure the signatures of voters for re ‘submission of the measure to the elec torate of the city. The editors, who, by their mereiless onslaughts, have been tearing great chunks out of the Panama deal, have disturbed the President's peace of mind to the extent of making him as mad as a March hare. As is charac. teristic of the man, he flew off at a tangent, threatening to wreak dire ven. geance upon the authors of his dis comfixture, It does, it seems, matter ene ox is gored, We read recently where some jacka- nape, attempting to be funny, said: “It is a good thing that mules and horses do not grow anything that may be worn by ladies on their hats.” What would sweet femininity do for that cox- comb if they had a chance? Well, we wont say. The Globe is in receipt of some let- be which are intended to be for- warded to Old Santa that have all the sume of having been written by grown-up children, | Pulitzer, the dauntless, says, “You can’t scare me,” and that means that the World as one of the agencies of public expression cannot be muzzled. A Merry Christmas to all! COMMUNICATION. Great. Speech in Self-Defense. To The Nashville Globe: A short time ago we read in the eve- ning paper of this city the following impromptu self-defense oration de- livered at the bar of the city court: “Judge Baker, I stand before you this morning charged with drunken- ness,” said Will Thomas, colored. “And, why?” “Because yesterday I was charged with a lot of mean whisky, so mean, in fact, that it would make a man love his mother-in-law, and you know that is some bad booze. Only three drinks of the 24-karat mean proof did I have, and when those three flew to my head it was all off. I saw Bryan sitting in the presidential chair. T saw William Randolph Hearst pull- ing the gubernatorial reigns over New York State. I saw Gov, Hughes at the race track betting his last dollar on the ponies. I saw John W. Gates sit- ting in a pew in a New York church. Judge, I saw the great and only Arch- bold of Standard Oil fame working for $3 a week for the gas company. I saw Speaker Joe Cannon appoint nine- teen Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee. Bear with me patiently, Judge Baker, I saw stranger sights. I saw the Standard Oil Com- pany go into bankruptey. I saw An- drew Carnegie endow a library and request that it not be named after him. I saw Hetty Green take unto herself a worse half. Judge, then I saw saloons grow in Atlanta; and last but not least, I saw Tennessee go dry. Then, Judge. I woke up and saw I was behind the bars. Forgive me and I will taste no more.” “You have suffered enough,” said the Judge, “and I will forgive and dismiss you.” The man, who, after breaking the spell of Bacchus, can make such a speech as the above, possesses no or- dinary mind. For brevity and force of logic it is a classic and may well take its place by the side of some of the notable one of history. Robert Emmet’s last speech, defending him- self against the charge of high treas- on before the court presided over by Chief-Justice Lord Norbury, was not as successfully convincing as was the man who made his plea before the Chief-Justice of the City Court. Note the similarity and eloquence of the opening interrogatory _ sen: tence of both speeches. The young Trish patriot began: “My Lords, what have I to say why sentence of death should not be pronounced against me, according to law?” and the subject of this comment thus: “Judge Baker, I stand before you charged with drunkenness, and why?" Both of these men were the victims of an untoward fate, and each in a great speech pleaded eloquently showing the mitigating and extenuating cir- cumstances in his case. In the damage suit for the killing of a dog, it is said that the late Sen ator George Vest, of Missouri, then a lawyer, made one of the best speeches of his career. Though short, it was powerful; but, in point of brevity and effectiveness, it doesn't surpass, if it equals, the one recently delivered here, and which is destined to give Nashr ville fame. It was so witty, rich and original that the reporter who took it down, quoted it word for word, so as to dissipate any doubt as to its being the legiti- mate child of the grey matter of a Negro brain, He so turned it into his paper, and it was given a place om the front page. And as long as that paper and the Globe shall be preserved on file in thefr respective archives, so long will there be a record of that memorable speech. aa There was method in Hamlet's mad- ness; there is purpose im commenting: so extensively on this police court ine cident, which shows the fine working of a well-informed Negro mind under normal conditions. The reporter and his paper are deserving of much ecred- it for preserving that superlative piece of classical ridicule heaped mpont old Bacchus by this particular victim’ whom we believe to be truly repentant: and whose great mind and gift of speech will make him as powerful as. John B. Gough, the reclaimed drunk- ard and great apostle of temperance. We have said this that it may do at least one of two things, point a moral or adorn a tale, JADECEERB. BPS gee or po ey ‘ ‘ Co ge a ew a a W. H. THOMPSON. The accompanying cut presents the likeness of Mr. W. H. Thompson of this city. Mr, Thompson is one of Nashviile’s enterprising young men who has by his attention to his work, his honesty, and his ability, been able to work himself from the humble po- sition he once occupied, to a sales man in the firm of David J, Kuhn and Co., the Druggists at the corner of Twelfth avenue, North and Cedar street. Mr. Thompson will have charge of the Toy Department of Kuhn’s Drug Store during the holidays. He is po lite, obliging, and business like. It was on account of his ability as @ salesman that he was promoted. Dr. Kuhn has in Mr. Thompson a most valuable man. His friends are invi- ted to call at the drug store during the holidays and see his toy depart. ment. DEATH OF LITTLE MARIE SINGLETON. Marie McKinney Singleton, the lit- tle 9-year-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs, J. B. Singleton, died at the home of her parents, 1116 Jefferson street, om Monday afternoon, December 14, afte er but a few hours’ illness. The fu- neral services were conducted from the First Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Dr. W. 8. Ellington, pastor, officiating, Rev. C, H. Clark, D. D., read the Scripture and Rey. T. J, Townsend, D. D., offered prayer, after which Dr. Filington took for his text 2 Kings 4:19, 20, from which he preached a beautiful and impressive sermon. The auditorium was filled with friends of the family who had come to witness the last sad rites, The floral oferings were profuse and beautiful. The interment was in the family, plot at Greenwood Cemetery. J —_— : SUNDAY AT MEHARRY AUDITO- RIUM. sy ‘The usual second Sunday services were held in the Meharry Auditorium last Sunday. These services have taken on large proportions. It is just once each month during the school year that the University proper in all of its departments gets together in re-, ligious exercises. The speaker 0) last Sunday was Rev. R. H. Boyd, D. D. The students, as well as th friends of South Nashville, alway avail themselves of the pleasure advantages to be obtained once month, as the leading men of the cit are usually brought before the school.’ Notwithstanding the many important. services scheduled the entire auditor: um was filled on this occasion. 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It was the humble purpose of the inexperienced secretary and manager of this institu- tion in leaving his home in Texas and coming to Tennessee nearly thirteen years ago without money, friends, or a financial backing to build up a _ laudable enter- prise, and cater only for Negro trade and Negro patronage, and build up a lofty, wholesome, re- ligious, intelligent, virtuous, indus- trial and moral institution that would stand the test. How well he has suc- ceeded others may tell. Our ideas are to some extent misquoted by the honorable gentleman, but I suppose they are as he understood them. ‘There are just two particular para- graphs in this article to which I wish to refer. ‘ First, where he says: “The Negro is invariably represented as a prison- er of war or a slave.” Yes, this is true in pictures, in character sketch- es, in sculpture, and everything that the white man handles throughout all of hi .cerature. It seems to be his Purpose to teach the inferiority of the black and the superiority of the white throughout this country. He has even strained his grammatical con- struction of translated sentences of the Bible. He makes Solomon say of himself, “I am black but come- ly;" when in fact, every well-in- formed scholar knows that Solomon said, “I am black and comely.” In fact, the white man has carried his color prejudice to such an extent not only in his social, political, and civil life, but into his scientific, artistic, id mechanical constructions until THE NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1908. there cannot be found today an artist or a sculptor, who can with his pen, brush, or chisel reproduce a respectably featured American Negro without having the exact photograph of a particular individual from which to work. Notwithstanding he or she, the student, is associated with these beautiful, respectable, highly intelli- gent persons every day. We never sees the picture of a respectable Amer- ican Negro in the average magazine or newspaper. We can often find the photograph of a criminal, the orang- outang, baboon, funny picture sketch- es drawn by a newspaper cartoonist, and occasionally an humble, old-time Aunt Dinah or Uncle Sambo. It is enough to make one tired to read af- ter the lot of half-educated, half-wit- ted, uninformed, newspaper reporters who are constantly attempting to write Negro dialect when quoting the words of a respectable Negro, When, in fact, there is not today one Negro ‘out of every twenty-five who speaks any of this broken, charactistic, im- aginable Negro dialect. The average Negro today speaks as good English as the average would-be newspaper dialect-writer reporter can if he would write or speak his best. Mr. Baird in the closing of his article be- trays his animus when he refers to respectable Negro mothers and then chimes in with _ “G'way f'um here wid yer old Dutch nigger doll, My chilluns’ jest as good as anybody's and they are goin’ to have just as purty dolls and play- things as anybody's.” Mr. Baird is a gentleman possibly of seventy summers and I prestime from conversing with him that he has lived quite a while in the South. If so he knows or ought to know if he ever met a respectable Negro mother that Negro mothers of today who are intel- oes ° rr trtet, oot “3 Fodeet ar. Soy woe, toate nots Saeoed Soegs % Soy oe oof oe, Sok "3 te moe, foals oo: So oe. mS oe, da See y Ly: feed y G0 ar ee vin Sane t eee gi DS h y ee oh int fi os . coe foot t 0 e »: % & eats Ow lpr Saeco & Sook ns he ho Sach + Petes n na . Seaeceeh 4 fod ar nd pa See x foots b ay: re Se : Moate ys Se fe See % 7 " fo she ch pri sage 2 a ow 00 ite Soe = fected ld Is. S¢ foots " oatet ae . 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Ll Made : vl | c NG pods i E, H PI f mo nc 5 RT! BOA HH, 0 ANI E ~ A\ ms e RD Lorie a . ne: ’ one: 2, er: Matedetetetetactatetededesedecetets otetertetedaetebtetrtertetesArtetete tess saoriontontosieeiaesesieeieeseatesiesieioniente ersersersesseaseriertetertorteetir’ eetorionteeions “e-ete-ste-stestestestestetesteste-siesee-ate-ste-see-ste-ine-sco-sceicesnedse-erscrereseeacrares ios rea eed edieale Hone ligent enough to be called respectable mothers use no such dialect. How: ever, if there is to be found a class of mothers ignorant enough to use such language I suppose that would be about what they would say. But for Mr. Baird’s information, permit me to state as President of the Negro Doll Company that such dolls as we have placed upon the market are sought for by all intelligent Negro mothers who have seen and a major- ity of those who have read of this beautiful toy, If Mr, Baird will call at the office, 519 Second avenue. North, we will show him more than two thousand intelligent, legible, well- written, well-spelled, properly pune: tuated letters inquiring for prices, pictures, and other information con- cerning these Negro dolls. If he will but take the pains to inquire of the L, & N,, the N, C, & St. L., the T. C. Freight agents, the Adams, Southern, and American express companies, he will find possibly to his surprise that the Negro Doll Company is supplying orders, shipping these dolls to every cardinal point of the compass from San Francisco, Cal. to Springfield, Mass., from Detroit, Mich., to Key West, Fla., and that the Negro Doll Company is at this time unable to supply the demands, and that the holidays will possibly close with hun- dreds if not thousands of these or- ders unfilled. The Negro Doll Com: pany has money on deposit at the One Cent Savings Bank of this city held for the purpose of refunding ev- ery order that cannot pe filled. He spoke of importing these dolls. Yes, the Negro Doll Company since last October has imported three cargoes of Negro dolls and has the fourth on the way. If it reaches Nashville be- fore the close of the holidays it will be in sufficient quantities to supply the full demand. If it doesn’t reach Nashville in time, and the customer so desire it, his oj her money will be refunded. I make this statement as President of the company with au- thority. 1 might further state for Mr. Baird's information that this Negro Doll idea has not only been en- dorsed by the Negro Baptists of this country, who outnumber all other religious denominations of Ne- groes put together, but the idea has been endorsed by the Negro Women’s Federation of Clubs of this country. If the company was prepared to do so it could have agencies and deposito- ries in every state in the Union where there are Negroes. The leading and intelligent Negroes have found that this production can be made in a manner to portray the characteristic features of the refined gentlewom- en of the race, It will son bea matter of historical recollection to see a little Negro girl born of re spectable family lugging a flaxen- haired, blue-eyed, rosy-cheeked, white doll and calling it mamma's baby. No sir, the Negroes of this country have decided that their own women are industrious, well-developed, pret. ty, lovable, pure and good. They honor them as highly as any other men on earth do theirs, and they intend that their wives and daugh- ters shall teach this to the rising generation, R. H. BOYD, President Negro Doll Company, Nashville, Tenn. VOORHIES—ROBERTSON, Miss Anna Lou Robertson, of 621 Webster street, and Mr. Orlando J. Voorhies were quietly married Tues: day evening, the 15th, Miss Robertson, who is the only daughter of Mr. Samuel Robertson, of East Nashville, is a graduate of the City High School. She for a while was with the Baptist Publishing House and only recently resigned her position as bookkeeper for the Clar- ion Printing Company. Mr, Voor hies is one of the city’s promising young business men and son of Mr, Daniel D. Voorhies, the well-known shoemaker. Mr. and Mrs. Voorhies will reside on the Hast Side, ee SAN ANTONIO THE MECCA, Dr. G. J. Starnes, a member of the recent International Congress on Tu- berculosis, Washington, D, C., and specialist on all lung and chest dis- eases, in addition to the use of the Nebulizer, Compound Oxygen, and Compressed Air, is using the best remedies introduced at that Congress ‘by the leading medical men of the profession. He is located in San Antonio, Tex as, the city designated by the World’, Medical Congress in 1896 as one o the best for people suffering with an), form of lung trouble. Those desiri | to visit this health resort write T G, J. Starnes, 324 W. Commer street, San Antonio, Texas, a | ‘TELEPHONE MAIN 2703. D. WELLINGTON BER Public Accountant and Stenograp Copying and Mimeographing, | PRICES REASONABLEW AlU 1-2 Cedar Street, Neva WANTED — Competent pjit Steady employment guaranteed, °'!°) : to National Baptist Publishingan) ; 523 Second avenue, North, Naging” ‘Tenn 7 6 OUT OF TOWN NOTES. MURFREESBORO NOTES. Mrs. Katie page entertained last Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Brady. Games were the feature of the evening. Those present were: Misses Johnnie Oneal, Etna Howland, Ella C. Darden, Elma A. Williams, Mrs. J. B. Sublett, Messrs B. Prim, Wm. Williams, J. Wyman Brady, Dan Battle. A two-course menu was served. Mrs. S. J. McClain entertained Sunday in honor of Rev. L. Wormack, of Readyville, and Mrs. L. B. Robinson, of Nashville. A delightful menu of four courses was served. Miss Augusta Lillard was the guest of Miss Amanda McClain. Mr. E. Gannaway, of Louisville, Ky. is in the city to spend the winter with relatives. Dr. R. L. Johnson and wife arrived in the city Monday night. The district conference of the Nashville district convened in this city Wednesday. Mrs. Maria Green is on the sick list. Mrs. Sallie Jordan announces the marriage of her granddaughter, Mary Jordan to Mr. Waters, December 24, 1908. The Pupils of Bradley Academy are preparing a Christmas cantata to be rendered in their chapel before they close for the holidays. Mr. Tom Miller, the Bradley Academy yell leader, left Monday for Nashville to spend the Christmas with his mother. Miss Luvenia Payne spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. Kitty Payn, at Gallatin, Tenn. Mr. Eddie Orr, of Nashville, spent the week-end here last week the guest of Mr. Walter. Mr. Aaron Gaither was on the sick list last week. The Nightingale Quartette, of Turner Normal, at Shelbyville, Tenn., will render a program here on the 26th inst. The will be entertained while in the city by the Smat Set club of Bradley Academy. Miss Seppie Miller gave a handsomely arranged social Saturday evening in honor of Miss Beulah Miller, of Christania, Tenn. At 11:30 o'clock an elaborate menu was served. Those to enjoy the evening of the hostess were: Misses Johnie Oneal, Ianthe Henderson, Mary Enless, Maggie Enless, Texania Enless, Creesy Enless, Willa M. Fugerett, Jessrs J. Wymon Brady, Aaron Gainer, Eddie Orr, of Nashville; Leroy Walter, Miller, of Nashville. Miss John Ella Bass, will entertain on the 25th inst from 11 a. m. to 11:30 p. m. in honor of her Christmas house guest, Miss Willa Mie Pettie, of McMinnville, Tenn. Mr. Guy Hampton, of Nashville, will spend Christmas with Mr. J. Wymon Brady. Mr. Thompson Williams, of Nashville was the guest, Sunday of Mrs Anna Maney, of Jackson street. Bradley Academy foot ball team defeated the M. A. C. team Monday afternoon for the city championship, 5 to 0. Miss Ora Green is expected home from Walden to spend the holidays with her family. She will be accompanied by four of her classmates for her house guests during the Christmas week. Miss Sadie Williams expects to spend the holidays at home with her family. She will leave Walden on the 24th inst. Mr. Norman Herrold spent Sunday with friends as guest of Mr. Charlie Moore. A delightful dinner was served. Mrs. H. M. Stout, of Nashville, who has been here visiting her brother, has been sick but is able to be out again. Mrs. H. M. Stout was the guest of Mrs. Seal Childress on last Sunday. Mrs. L. T. Childress who has lived in Nashville for a number of years has moved here to reside in the future. ST. LOUIS (MO.) NOTES. Mrs. Gertrude Miller, of 3973 Finney avenue, St. Louis, entertained at dinner Sunday afternoon in honor of her husband's birthday anniversary. The dining-room was beautifully decorated with potted ferns. The color scheme was purple. A delightful menu of three-courses was served. The guests De Dea WELL REMEMBER letter bring pistol. thing ECEMBER 28TH THE OLD Fourth urler Cake Walk TAKES PLACE AT My DE MURRAY STREET a little secon lay che o b o al. che of a lawy v on STEWART, BUD REDMAN, IKE LEE will other Prominent Cake Walkers will be in attendance. 1st PRIZE $4.00 2nd PRIZE $2.00 session 15c., or 25c. a Couple. THE NASHVILLE GLOBE. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 18. 1908 seated at the table were Mr. and Mrs. James Miller, Mrs. Edna Shields Tolds, Mrs. Cora Thomas, Messrs. Willis Johnson, Alfred Caldwell. Quite a large and jolly crowd of pleasure seekers gathered at the residence of Mrs. Cel' Shields Bright, 215 Plum street, St. Louis, Saturday evening. At a late hour ices and refreshments were served. Dancing and card games were the amusements of the evening. Those to enjoy this were Mr. and Mrs. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, of Bolivar, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Jones Isles, Mrs. Gertrude Penn Miller, of Austin, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Carter, of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tolds, of Nashville; Misses Lacy Gill, of Jackson, Teenn; Alfred Caldwell, Leonard Wade, Mrs. Thomas, Miss Essie Brown, of Atlanta, Ga. LAVERGNE NOTES. Miss Beulah Miller spent a pleasant day at Mrs. Brown's Saturday. The Sunday-school will have their Christmas tree on December 26, 1908. Mr. Prince Covington visited his mother. Mr. Ned Ray spent Sunday here and was the guest of Miss Laura Davis. Mrs. Jim Brown and daughter spent Sunday here. Mr. George Beek has been very ill for several weeks. The church will hold memorial service for Bro. T. A. Sellars Sunday, Dec. 27. Mrs. Rich Duce and friend spent Sunday with Mrs. John Nelson. Mr. Aaron Trimble visited the city last week. Mr. M. Ross visited here last week. Miss Ruth P. Baker visited Murfreesboro a few days ago. SHELBYVILLE NOTES. The young men of the C. L. Club were host of a dance last Tuesday evening at their attractive new chapter house on Last avenue. The ballroom was decorated with gren and white in which the color scheme was carried out. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Porter Whiteside, Mrs. Will Burkem, chaperon. Among the young ladies present were Misses Sadie Caldwell, Sarah Neal, Sarah Jennings, Ida Cannon, Anna Lee Thompson, Jessie Thompson, Eva Gill, Maggie Rice, Mabel Ross, Dora A. Jones, Gussie Dalley, Clay Porter, Vinna Dwiggins, Jimmie McFadden, Willie Burkem. The young men were Messrs. Frank Gardner, Johnnie Cartwright, Edd. London, Raymond Davidson, Tom Catran, Allie Mitchell, T. Jefferson Ryals, Porter Allen, Fred Gleaves, Herbert Cowan, James Crocket, Robt. Snellings, Lucious Ferguson, Henry Knott, Dr. Blias. Refreshments were served in two courses. JIMTOWN NOTES The marriage of Mr. Calie Norman to Miss Mary Thomas was solemnized at this place on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the presence of a number of friends of the contracting parties. The bride was gowned in a pretty gray and brown check coat suit trimmed with brown velvet. Those present from Murfreesboro were Miss Nora M. Gather, Miss Beulah Murray, Miss Fannie Murray, Mrs. Tom Floyd and her little son, Ernest. BRIERSVILLE NOTES. Mrs. E. B. Buford, wife of Prof. Buford, teacher of the school of this place, was the guest of his school last Monday. Rev. U. S. G. Brown preached an excellent sermon last Sunday night after which the Lord's Supper was administered to a large audience. This week is a very busy week at the school, it being examination week and closing week also for the holidays. The Royal Sons and Daughters of the Temple No. 1, who were to have had their annual election last Friday night postponed it on account of the inclementy of the weather. It will be held Tuesday night, December 15, '08. Mr. Claude White, nephew of Mr. Geo. Love, who died last Wednesday, December 2, left Tuesday night, December 9, at 8 p. m., for his home in St. Louis. Mo. CEMETERY NOTES Miss Mollie Leigh, of Dilton, was the guest of Miss Kittie C. Howse last evening. Miss Bessie M. Hugle will entertain a few of her friends Sunday, December 20, to celebrate her birthday. The teachers of the public school of this place are preparing for their exercises for Christmas. Miss Kittie C. Howse and Miss Abigail Hugle were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Murry Sunday. A two-course menu was served. The dining-room was beautifully decorated. CLARKSVILLE NOTES. Sunday, December 13, was observed as Health Day in a very interesting manner in accordance with the decree sent out by the Negro Tuberculosis Congress at Tuskegee, which holds its session from December 14 to December 19. The pastors of the various churches kindly lent their assistance and addresses on "The Prevention of Tuberculosis" were made at the different churches at 11 a. m. as follows: Dr. M. E. Coleman, Wesley Chapel; Dr. S. Jefferson, St. Peter's A. M. E. Church; Prof. N. R. Merry, Zion A. Burt, Fifth Ward Baptist Church, Mt. Olive Baptist Church at 7 p. m., and St. John's Church at 8 p. m. The various churches unanimously elected Dr. R. T. Burt as a delegate to the Congress at Tuskegee. A musical concert was given by the members of the choir of St. Peter's A. M. E. Church last Tuesday evening. Some of the best talent of the city participated. A large and appreciative audience was present and by frequent applause expressed their delight as the various numbers were rendered. The marriage of Mr. William Nubie and Miss Lizzie Dean occurred last Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. H. Boone; the bride and groom were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents. The newly married pair left at 7:40 p. m. for St. Louis and other points. After the twentieth they will reach their home, 145 Tenth street. Dr. R. T. Burt left Friday evening for Tuskegee to attend the Tuberculosis Congress, after which he will visit his home at Kosciusko, Miss., thence to New Orleans and points in Mississippi. Miss Alma Harris, after a short illness, is able to be out again. R. M. S. NOTES. Clerk R. A. Walker's home, which was recently destroyed by fire, is being rapidly rebuilt and he will move in his home early in the new year. Clerk John T. Hobbs has transferred to the Detroit & St. Louis R. P. O., and will live in Detroit. Clerk John W. Redick, who resides at Franklin. Tenn., has recovered from his recent illness and was able to make his last trip. Clerk C. W. Clark, of the Nashville & Atl. R. P. L., is beyond all doubt the greatest humorist entering the city. Last Monday night he told some side-splitters and finally gave a finishing touch that took the roof off the car. Clerk W. S. Gibson has been assigned to train 92 and 93 and will work Florida in the said train. Clerks Walker and Redick have planned a rabbit hunt for this week; therefore don't be surprised if the market is flooded. Chief Clerk A. J. Welch was in the city last week for the purpose of taking examinations. The following clerks were among those examined: R. A. Walker, A. A. Carter, Jno. W. Redick and Leslie G. Stevens. L. Theo. Holt, who was at one time a student at Fisk University, has been appointed to the Nashville & Montgomery R. P. O. Clerk Leslie G. Stevens expects to send his next lay-off at Greenville, Ala., visiting parents. He will visit friends at Birmingham, Ala., en route home. COLUMBIA NOTES. The material for the Industrial Building of the Public School is on the ground and the men are at work. Mr. J. P. Rhines, of Nashville, was in the city Sunday to see Mr. Geo. Bradshaw, who is still quite feeble. Mrs. Ophelia Zillner and daughter are again here from Chicago. They came to see her sister, Mrs. Samantha Brown, who was very sick but is now much better. Invitations for the fifth marriage anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Birdson are out. It will be celebrated on the 22nd inst. Mrs. D. E. Parkerson, of Nashville, is guest of Miss Hattie Sargeant, of South Glade street. Rev. J. B. Spratling has moved to his new home on East Eighth street. Rev. and Mrs. M. F. Riley are all smiles over the arrival of a fine daughter. Prof. R. G. Johnson is a very busy man at this time. Aside from his school work he is supervising the erection of the industrial school building. Rev. J. S. Gilmore is chairman of the board of managers, and Rev. J. C. Lawrence is secretary of the same. Mrs. Curley fell dead in her yard on Washington street, December 14th. Her funeral was from Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. 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Connections ( ) for Shelbyville, Sparta, Faye- ville, Huntsville, Tracy City, South Pittsburg. 16:00 pm-Tulahoma Accommodation. 18:15am Connects for Shelbyville. *9:30 pm-Chattanooga, Atlanta 6:35am Augusta and points be- yond. LEBANON TRAINS. 17:00am—Lebanon Mixed ..... 12:10pm 19:30am—Lebanon Express ..... 16:40pm 19:00pm—Lebanon Accommodation ..... 16:30am 18:00pm—Lebanon Accommodation ..... 18:30am Daily. IDaily except Sunday. W. M. HUNT, C.T.A., Maxwell House. POWELL PHILLIPS. P.A., Maxwell House. W. L. DANLEY, G. P.A., Union Station. ESTEEMED WOMAN. Mrs. Lizzie Graham, an old and esseemed woman, diedlast Wednesday at 1:30 o'clock. Funeral was held the Church of the Holy Family, holiday morning. The services were olemn and impressive and was conducted by Father Plunkett. The inment was on the family lot at Mt. Tarat. Mrs. Graham Ieaves aaughter. Mrs. Jennie Goodwin,ee sisters and a host of friends to turn her lost. Our lost and heavys gain. THE NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1908 AMONG THE CLUBS. Y. M. L. C. The Y. M. L. C. was highly entertained Monday night, December 14, by Mr. Mansfield Douglass. Although a small number was present, much important business was transacted. The Club is planning for a great concert to be given at an early date. The quarterly reports of the officers were presented and showed an increase over last quarter in every respect. The Club has been divided into small clubs, each taking the name of a noted author. The divisions are as follows: Bryant, Mr. J. A Galloway; Dickens, Mr. D. V. Darden; Dunbar, Mr. E. L. Berry; Longfellow, Mr. O. Carter; Lowell, Mr. A. J. Allison; Shakespeare, Mr. E. P. Bond; Tennyson, Mr. H. J. Stockard; Whittier, Mr. G. N. Frazier. There is also a club of current news led by Mr. J. E. Johnson. Quite a nice programme under this plan, has been arranged for next meeting, which will be with Mr. Berry, 2004 Jefferson street. CLUB NO.2. Club number Two of the B. O. No. 106 met last Tuesday night, December 15, at the home of Mr. Ed Chrismon, 719 Deluge street. The meeting was very interesting. At a late hour a three-course menu was served. The next meeting will be at the home of Rev. D. D. Venerable, 19 Trinble street, Tuesday night, December 28. FISK LITERARY CLUB. Saturday, December 12, the Fisk Literary Club met at the home of Mrs. A. J. Bright and Miss Lillian A. Bright. The President, Mrs. P. R. Burrus, being absent, Mrs. C. W. Brown, Vice President, presided. The meeting was very largely attended, and much business pertaining to the awakening of greater interest in class reunions, raising of funds for the University, etc., was discussed. The members responded to roll call with quotations from Dunbar. When the business was all dispensed with the following program was rendered: Piano Solo—Miss Laura Stump. Current Events—Mrs. C. W. Brown. Piano Solo—Miss Hattie E. Caruthers. Remarks—Prof. Dora A. Scribner. Vocal Solo—Mrs. H. A. Cameron. At the conclusion of the program a tempting two-course luncheon, consisting of salmon salad, beaten biscuits, olives, pickles, chocolate, ice cream, sherbet and cake was served. Those present were Mesdames S. H. Lowe, S. W. Crosthwait, C. W. Brown, H. A. Cameron, M. A. Young, R. A. Ewin, J. R. Levy, W. H. Hodgkins, F. A. Stewart, George W. Hubbard, C. H. Phillips, A. J. Bright, Prof. Dora A. Scribner, Misses Esther J. Pinkard, Manie Braden, W. H. McBroome, Hattie Caruthers, Lucy White, Janie E. Benson, Laura Stump, M. C. Grisham, Fannie Banks, Minnie M. Hunter, Olive J. Lischey, Lucy Phillips, Ruth Jones, Charlotte Phillips; Cerella A. Brown, Lillian A. Banks, Lillian A. Bright, Dr. F. A. Stewart and Mr. R. A. Ewin. The next meeting of the club will be held at the Daniel Hand Training School on New Year's Day at five o'clock. C. H. P. CLUB The C. H. P. Club of B. O. 106 met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Friday evening. Mr. E. Gooch presided over the meeting. There was a large attendance of members present. The members are planning to have an apron and nectie entertainment. At ten o'clock fruits were served. The club will meet at the B. O. Hall, Friday evening, December 18. THE FLEUR-DE-LIS ART CLUB. The Fleur-de-Lis Art Club met at the home of Mrs. H. A. Cameron, Hymen street, December 3, 1908, at 3 p. m. The following members were present: Mesdames Bostick, Hadley, Harris, Moore, Lewis, Price and Singleton. After the business of the club had been completed, Miss Hattie Caruthers, a graduate of music from Fisk University, gave a recital consisting of seven selections of classical music. This was a rare treat and the club members gave a rising vote of thanks for her rendition of such an elegant selection. The hostess had as souvenirs the programme and quotations on cards tied with Xmas ribbon. Mrs. S. P. Harris read a very interesting paper. The hostess served a two-course menu, which was delightfully enjoyed. The meeting adjourned to be with Mrs. C. O. Hadley, December 17. IN HONOR OF SERGEANT SLATEN. Mrs. Mary T. Smith, of Maple street, entertained at dinner last Sunday in honor of Sergeant Archie T. Slaten, of Company G, Twenty-fourth Infantry, of Fort Ontario. Those present were Mrs. Lula E. Slaten, Mrs. Beatrice Harrison, Mr. Sam Smith, Mr. G. R. Connor, Mr. Johnnie Cannon. CITY ITEMS. BOYD & BATTLE, who are ever alert to the demands of their many patrons, have recently purchased a modern Brougham, or "hack," which is complete in every detail, and have installed a night service from 7 to 5. On the streets it may be recognized by the number, which is "27." Call up the livery stable, Main 4496-Y for any special service that you may desire, and prompt attention will be given same. When you want to ride, call up BOYD & BATTLE, who make a specialty of looking after the riding public.* Miss Mary L. V. Russell will spend next Sunday in Murfreesboro at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Anderson. Mrs. M. M. Hadley last left Thursday for Dallas, Texas, where she will undergo treatment by Dr. B. R. Bluitt. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Voorhies, of 1053 Grant street, is very sick. Mr. and Mrs. William Oakly, of Birmingham, are expected in Nashville Monday en route to Lavergne, where they will spend the holidays with their parents. While in this city Mr. and Mrs. Oakly will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Jenkins, of 819 Stevens street. Miss Louretha U. Chambers, private secretary of Dr. W. S. Ellington, contemplates spending the holidays with her relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Postell, at Hopkinsville, Ky. Miss Chambers will be accompanied by her sister and brother, Miss Cornelia M. and Mr. Ulysses S. G. Chambers, students of Fisk University. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss L. A. Carden to Mr. Chas. Holbert on December 27, 1908, at her home, Pulaski, Tenn. Mrs. T. W. Haigler is visiting relatives in South Carolina. Mrs. Alice Williams Whitsit, of Louisville, is in the city to attend the wedding of her sister, Miss Lucy Spence. Mrs. Mayme Rhodes Neal, 933 Eighteenth avenue, North, has been very sick for the past week. Bishop I. B. Scott will sail from New York, Saturday, December 19th, en route for Monrovia, Liberia, Africa, where his headquarters will be. Mrs. Mattie Anthony moved to her new home, 1011 1-2 McCamel street. Mrs. Wm. Stout, of Chicago, is in the city. Mrs. Stout came to attend the wedding of her sister, Lavynia Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Robertson are happily residing at 907 Eleventh avenue, North. They have been the recipients of quite a number of callers. An entertaining "Cantata" will be given at Second Baptist Church, of which Rev. G. B. Taylor is pastor, Monday night, December 28th. The public is cordially invited to be present. Special preparations are being made for this occasion and we are sure you will be benefited. Mrs. Alice Fogleman, who has been in Chicago for several weeks, has returned to her home at 908 Blank street for the holidays. Mrs. Moore of 1617 Hamilton street, who has been ill for several days, is now able to be up. Mr. E. D. Smith, of Memphis, a brother of Lawyer N. B. Smith, of 117 Cedar street, and Mrs. Roxie White, of 812 King street, is visiting relatives in this city. Mr. Smith has been out of touch with his relatives for a number of years. Mrs. R. O. Speers, of McMinnville, will make her future home in the city. Miss Hattie Payne, of 307 Seventh avenue, North, and Mr. James McGoode spent Sunday in Murfreesboro Mrs. Mary E. Cox, of 920 Twenty-first avenue, North, has returned to the city from Indianapolis, where she was visiting her cousin, Mr. Knox. Miss Allie Daugherty and Dr. T. Harris, of Birmingham, were married last week. They will reside in Pratt City, Ala. Mrs. M. S. Peck, Mr. M. C. Simmons and Mr. C. Williams, of Helena, Ark., write to the Editor of the Globe expressing their appreciation of the Globe. Mrs. Harriet Morgan, who has been sojourning in Columbus, Ohio, since the first part of last summer, returned to the city last week for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Magnolia Scales Birdsong recently returned from a business trip to St. Louis. Mrs. Emma Grisham, of 1624 Jackson street, who has been under the weather for a week or so, is rapidly regaining her health. The chrysanthemum Club rendered a play at St. Paul last Monday night entitled "The Fate of the Fools." A large attendance was present. Miss Ella White, of Memphis, and Mrs. Buchanon, of St. Louis, who were called to the city on account of the death of their sister, Mrs. Ida Foster, left for their respective homes last Saturday. Mrs. Geo. L. Stratton, of 1507 Fourteenth avenue, North, will spend the Christmas at Murfreesboro with her sister, Mrs. Lytle. Mrs. Minnie Berry Duncan, who has been visiting in the city for more BANK DIRECTORY. There are thirty-seven Negro banks and institutions doing a banking business in the United States. They are owned and operated exclusively by Negroes and are scattered throughout the several states, principally in the South. The names, locations, and other information concerning some of them are given below. ONE-CENT SAVINGS BANK Incorporated Under the Laws of Tennessee. CAPITAL STOCK, $25,000.00. Does a regular banking business. Interest paid on all time deposits. Only institution of its kind in Tennessee. R. H. BOYD, President. J. W. BOSTICK, Vice-President. J. C. NAPIER, Cashier. C. N. LANGSTON, Teller. 411 Fourth Avenue, North, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. THE PEOPLE'S INVESTMENT AND BANKING COMPANY. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Capital Stock, $10,000.00. Doing a regular banking business. Collections solicited. Depository for the Great Southern Industrial Home Insurance Company. W. L. LAUDERDALE, President. DR. R. D. MACKLIN, Vice President. A. D. JORDAN, Cashier. THOS. A. HARRIS, Teller and acting Cashier. Union Savings Bank. VICKSBURG, MISS. Capital Stock, $10,000.00. Collections and Out-of-town Business Solicited. H. E. CONNER, M. D., President. J. G. H. BOWMAN, First Vice President. THOS. D. LLON, Second Vice President. T. G. EWING, JR., Cashier. G. M. McINTYRE, Assistant Cashier. BANK OF MOUND BAYOU. MOUND BAYOU, MISS. CAPITAL STOCK, $10,000.00. JOHN W. FRANCIS, President. W. T. MONTGOMERY, Vice President. CHAS. BANKS, Cashier. R. M. McCARTY, CHAS. BANKS. J. W. FRANCIS. H. A. GODBOLD. S. M. MORGAN. W. T. MONTGOMERY. C. R. STRINGER. E. W. LAMPTON. B. H. CRESWELL. SOLVENT SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. CAPITAL STOCK, $25,000.00. OFFICERS. R. R. CHURCH, President. M. L. CLAY, Vice President. J. W. SANFORD, 2nd Vice President. W. E. MOLLISON, 3rd Vice President. J. T. SETTLE, Attorney. ROBERT R. CHURCH, JR, Cashier. 829 Beale St., MEMPHIS, TENN. ALABAMA PENNY SAVINGS BANK. W. R. PETTIFORD, President. B. H. HUDSON, Cashler. J. O. DIFFAY, Vice President. P. F. CLARK, Assistant Cashler. 217 North Eighteenth Street. than a month, left Monday for her home in Chicago. Miss Althea Stratton, of 1507 Fourteenth avenue. North, who has been ill, is improving. Miss Beulah Wilson, who was sick for several weeks, has recovered. Invitations are out from the Musical Department of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute of Topeka, Kansas, for an operetta to be rendered at that school on Friday, December 18, in the Institute chapel at 7:30 p. m. One of the members of the faculty of this school, Mrs. Jennie D. Valentine, is a Nashville lady and is much interested in the development of this, her department. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hughes announces the marriage of their sister, Miss Emma J. Marshall, to Mr. E. A. Kemp at Bryan, Texas. The Christmas exercises of Salem A. M. E. Church, under the direction of Mr. J. B. Robinson, Miss Annie Jones and Mesdams I. J. Edwards, and Clara Buchanon, will be given Tuesday evening, December 29, 1908, Mrs. Richard Turner, of Fifth ave- Mrs. Richard Turner, of Fifth avenue, North, is quite ill this week. Miss Minnie Viola Simmons, of Eighteenth avenue, died last week. Her funeral was preached at Salem A. M. E. Church where she was a devout member. Mr. Waymond Simmons, of Eighteenth avenue, North, has arrived in the city. St. Luke Penny Savings Bank New York and Foreign Drafts issued. Bankers' Money Orders payable in any part of the U. S. for sale. Collections receive prompt attention. 3 Per Cent. Paid on Time Deposits. MAGGIE L. WALKER, EMMETT C. BURKE, President. Cashier. J. P. ROBINSON, President. S. A. JORDAN, Vice-President. C. B. KING, Cashier. CAPITAL CITY SAVINGS BANK LITTLE ROCK, ARK. CAPITAL STOCK.....$ 25,000.00 SURPLUS.....2,000.00 4 Per Cent Paid on Savings Accounts. Real Estate, Life, Sick, AccidentFire Insurance, nda Write us about our system of depositing by mail. We do for you all that a good bank can do. Delta Penny Savings Bank INCORPORATED OCT. 1904. CAPITAL. $ 35,000.00 RESOURCES OVER. $100,000.00 Does a General Banking Business. Makes Loans on Approved Security. Pays Interest on Deposits. Collects Rent. Pays Taxes. Handles Real State. Etc. Corresponds with us. Your Business, however small, is solicited. We Pay Four per cent interest on Time Deposits. INDIANOLA. : MISSISSIPPI. Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain. United Order of True Reformers. Capital and Surplus ... $ 185,000.00 Deposits ... 306,902.00 Loans and Discounts ... 444,732.00 Total business to date ... 18,028,600.00 Interest paid on deposits. "The Systematic Saving habit is an anchor of safety to every man." Deposits so- licited. W. L. TAYLOR, President. R. T. HILL, Cashler. THE PENNY SAVINGS BANK. COLUMBUS, MISS. CAPITAL STOCK, $10,000.00. Strict Attention Paid to Business. Col- lections Solicited. W. I. MITCHELL, President. H. E. ROBERTS, Vice President. J. M. COLEMAN, Cashier. G. A. LITTLEJOHN, Assistant Cashier. DIRECTORS--Dr. T. V. Jones, J. M. Shumpert. E. S. Evans, O. H. Campbell, E. S. Jones, W. W. Cox. Lincoln Savings Bank, VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI. Authorized Capital, $25,000.00. First moneyed institution managed by colored men in Mississippi. Constantly growing, constantly doing good. Does a general banking business. Stock for Sale, $5.00 per Share. W. E. MOLLISON, President. B. F. LACEY, Vice-President. M. Z. MOLLISON, Cashier. The People's Dime Saving Bank and Trust Association. Staunton, Va. CAPITAL STOCK, $10.000.00. SHARES $5.00 EACH. Collections and out-of-town business solicited. Interest paid on time deposits. SAM'L LINDSAY, President. ST. ANDREWS. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School will render a Christmas song service on the eve of the 24th at 7:30 o'clock, singing the following hymns: Processional, "We come with song of gladness" (Cottman); "Who Child is this?" (Miller); "Clearly the East it shone" (arranged from an old melody); "Stars all bright are beaming" (Miller); "Star of Beauty, Bethlehem's Star" (Touner); "Saw you never in the twilight?" (Mozart); "Once in Royal David's City" (Gaunlett); "Once in Bethlehem" (Kettle); "We sing a loving Jesus" (Newman); "When his salvation bringing" (Tours). What Shall It Be For XMAS Remember we can supply every want of Man or Boy—and for Ladies, Misses and Children we have SUITS, CLOAKS—SHOES. HIRSHBERG BROS ON THE CORNER 5th Ave & Church St Overcoat or Suit Hat or Shoes Shirts or Neckwear Hose or Underwear Remember we can supply every for Ladies, Misses and Children w —SHOES. HIRSHBER ON THE CORNER 5th Ave APPEALS TO SANTA FROM CHILDREN. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl five years old. Please bring me a doll buggy and a range, table, piano, washstand and safe, dining-room table, doll dishes and butter plates an da doll lamp. DAYTON ARABELLE HART. Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me what you bring my sister. Bring my little brother, Buster, something. WINNIE CORINNE HART. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1908. Dear Santa Claus: 1 am a little girl three years old. I want you to bring me a Negro doll, a washtub and board, Japanese tea set, a stove, Negro doll, buggy, little mug to drink water from and a lot of nuts, candy and oranges. Good-bye, Santa. Your little girl, WESTELLA WADE. 522 Fourth avenue, South. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1908. Dear St. Nick: I am again writing you to ask you to bring me something for Christmas. I want a velocipe, a great big horn, a long train with a nice engine in front and all the nice things to eat that you may think of to bring. Please bring my mama and grandma something nice. My Aunt Irene wants a little Negro doll, if you have one to spare please bring it to her. Also remember my Aunt Matilda and little Cousin Johnnie Now, Santa, I will try to be a good little boy until you come. Bye-bye. JAMES JOHNSON 511 Lischey avenue. Dear Santa: I am a little girl eight years old. I go to school and am in first B grade. My teacher says I am very good. I don't want very much. I want a piano. Please don't let it beat like a spoon, a set of dishes, stove and cooking vessels. Don't forget mamma and papa, and my sick sister Mary wants a teddy bear, also candy and nuts. Don't forget Rosa B. and Bessie. From AMBROZINE MCEF AMBROZINE M'GEE. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1908. Dear Old Santa Claus: I have been a good little girl. I am only 12 years of age. I don't want you to bring me much this Christmas. I want you to bring me a cap, pair of stockings, candies, nuts, oranges, figs and apples. Don't forget my dear papa, bring him something n'ce. Good-bye, old Santa. From ALBERTA CARTWRIGHT. R. F. D. No. 2, Brick Church pike. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1908. Dear Santa: I am a little boy only nine years of age and I have been very good. I want a wagon, cap, nuts, oranges, figs, candies and fireworks. Good-bye, DENNIS CARTWRIGHT. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 11, 1908. Dear Santa: I am a little girl 11 years old. Please bring me a great big doll that can open and shut her THE NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1908. Jewelry or Garters Smoking Goat or Lounging Goat Bath Robe or Pajamas Suit Case or Hand Bag very want of Man or Boy—and en we have SUITS, CLOAKS RG BROS ve & Church St eyes. Please bring me a bed for her to sleep in, a buggy for her. Please bring me a pair of shoes and a pair of gloves and a stocking cap and an umbrella and some fireworks and some fruits and nuts. Your littleg irl. JENNIE V. TALLEY. 1210 Grant street. Nashville, Tenn. Dear Old Santa: I am a little Nashville girl. I suppose things are all in a whirl. Christmas is coming round again, and things are so busy I don't want to detain you. But, Santy, just listen a moment or two to the wants I have to tell you. I want a gold locket and chain and a coat that is fit to wear out in the rain. I want you to bring me a pretty new dress, and please don't you keep me in distress but take care and try not abuse. Dear Santa, if you bring me shoes MISS GERTRUDE STRATTON. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy seven years old and I have been a good boy all the year. I go to school and I have good lessons every day. I want you to please bring me an automobile; but if you have sent them all away then bring me a large drum, a horn, a blackboard and some oranges, candy and nuts. Please remember my teacher, Miss Martin, and don't forget my sister and papa and Eddie. G. W. GORE, Jr. 419 First avenue, South. Dear Santa Claus: I will write a letter to tell you what I want you to bring me. Please bring me a Negro doll, a table, some little plates and a stove. I live 504 Fourteenth avenue, North. EDNA BROOKS. Dear Santa: I have been a very good little boy. I work after I come from school, I wish you would please bring me a large wagon, train, gun, story book and lots of good things to eat. From WILLIAM BROOKS. 504 Fourteenth avenue, North. LETTER FROM SIX-YEAR-OLD GIRL. Springfield, Mass., Dec. 6, 1908. Dear Uncle Moses:—How are you and Aunt Mary? We are all well. I go to school every day and the other day Annie Mae went with me. Have you seen Calvin lately? How is the ice cream store getting along? Have you seen Mr. Utley lately? I wish you would come up hear in Springfield. Are you glad Taft is President? They all say he is a big, fat man. Would you like to be President? I am glad Christmas is almost here and I would like to have you send me a nice Negro doll. that you see advertised in a Nashville paper called the Globe, and please send it so I can get it by Christmas morning. Christmas morn ing the mail man carries a wagon filled with presents. CEMETERY NOTES. treat her Mr. Sorr spent last week with his mother. Mrs. Martha Grisham left for St. Louis, after visiting her sisters, Mrs. Woodson and Mason. Mr. H. P. House has moved to Nashville to live. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my many friends for the kindness extended me during the illness and death of my mother. MRS. JENNIE GOODWINE. The wife, sisters and brother of Mr. Geo. Love wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to our many friends for the kindness shown us during our brother's illness, for the beautiful songs that were sung so sweetly on the day of the funeral and for the beautiful floral designs and pray that God, the giver of all perfect gifts, may give them reward in heaven. Mrs. G. L. Love, Mrs. A. W. Wilson, Miss Mary L. Love, Mr. Robert Love. We take this means of thanking the members of Stringer Lodge No. 6 and Uniform Rank K. of P., also the many friends who so kindly rendered assistance to us in our recent bereavement. To those who sent floral offerings, telegrams and letters of condolence we indeed feel deeply thankful and greatly indebted. God's care and your sympathy, prayers and assistance have helped and borne us up in this the greatest sorrow of our lives. Mrs. Zilphy Patterson, Miss Lucy M. Patterson and brothers. MARRIAGES. Anthony Elliott and Mary Wynn. William Harding and Emily Pink ard. James Hewett and Mary Wartbone. John Jefferson Dobson and Addie Carrie Watson. Will Turner and Hattie Bass. Isaac Bass and Ollie Young Cloud Elijah H. Fields and Zela M. Herman. John Williams, 5 miles Nolensville pike, 5 years. Patsey Bell, 401 Fifth avenue, North, 71 years. George W. Canaham, 1211 Ninth avenue, South, 27 years. Edward Jones, 909 Blank street, 56 years. Mary-Parks, 915 Shanklin street, 45 years. Mary Nolan, North Hill street, 62 years. Mark Price, 1102 Thirteenth avenue, South, 72 years. Claud Yarbrough, City Hospital, 22 years. Victoria Page, 54 Green street, 40 years. Lizzie Graham, Carnegie Library, 69 years. Rachael Crockett, 1000 Jackson, 42 years. Laura Hooper, Cleveland and Sixth, 26 years. Annie Taylor, R. 1209 South street, 60 years. Alice Evans, 811 Fourth avenue, South, 40 years. Infant of Lou Willa Armstrong, Pearl street, West Nashville. Robert Ward, White's Creek pike, 34 years. Joseph Patterson, 4036 Sixth avenue, South, 60 years. Andrew Moore, 67 years, County Asylum, 67 years. Harris Lipscomb, 1014 Dixon street, 3 years. Wm. Boyd, 1010 Sixth avenue, 27 years. Minnie Hunter, Crutcher street, 2 weeks. Mamie Taylor, 40 McLemore street, 29 years. Marie Singleton, 1116 Jefferson street, 9 years. Sam Mullen, Cowan street, 36 years. Rush Shelton, Hynes street, 20 years. Mary Frances Bell, Commerce street, 42 years. CHRYSANTHEMUM ART CLUB. One of the most beautiful entertainments of the season was that of the Chrysanthemum Art Club given by Mrs. E. W. Knight at her beautiful home, 408 Fifteenth avenue, North. The parlor and dining-room were decorated with flowers. The table was set for twelve of the members of the club. After one hour and a half of work the ladies were served a four-course menu, chicken salad, beaten biscuits, cheese and crackers, ice cream and cake and black coffee and fruit. Those present were Mesdames Geo. Johnson, John Battle, A. B. Berry, Henry Haney, E. T. Moore, W. W. Rucker, A. Settles S. L. Carter, Richard Merrill, Albert Brown and Miss Mary Carter. A few of the members brought in some of their beautiful design work. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. W. M. Rucker, 1000 Eleventh avenue, North, December 16, at 3:30 p. m. PAY US AFTER XMAS. ASKIN & MARINE CO., THE WORLD'S GREATEST CREDIT CLOTHIERS. 411 UNION. Old Santa As Well As Ourselves Invite you to make our store your headquarters during Holiday times. You will find a complete line of all the latest in HOLIDAY GOODS, DOLLS, TOYS, BOOKS, XMAS POSTALS, XMAS ENCLOSURE CARDS, HOLLY AND SANTA CLAUS SEALS, PERFUMES AND TOILET WATERS, GUNTHER, HUYLER & HEADLEYS CANDIES, ALSO A COMPLETE LINE OF FIREWORKS, in fact something for every member of the family can be found here. We would be glad to have you visit us as we assure you we have a nice line of goods at attractive prices. BISHOP PHILLIPS RETURNS. Last week Bishop C. H. Phillips returned from an annual conference which he held in Texas and which closes the work for 1908. He reports a most successful year, notwithstanding the panic and its effect upon some localities. The Bishop had advertised an educational rally such as was pulled off last year, and had asked his members and friends of Texas to give him $9,000 for educational purposes, but they were more generous than even he expected, considering the times, the collection for this purpose was $1,056.10, being the largest ever reported in any one effort during the past year. This amount, less the general expenses, was brought to Nashville and put on deposit. The funds will be used in completing the girls' dormitory now being built at the school in Texas. News also reaches the city of the action of the conference. A resolution was passed instructing the trustees to change the name of the Texas College at Tyler to "Phillips University" in honor of Bishop Phillips. The trustees will proceed to make these changes as well as procure a new charter. The curriculum will be brought up from that of a college to comply with that of a university. The new girls dormitory, which is to cost $35,000, will be about ready for dedication in the fall of next year. Extra preparations will be made for these services and further improvements are contemplated in Texas. SUNSHINE HOME NOTES. The Workers' Conference was largely attended Monday. Much interest was shown in reports from the field and plans for the extension of mission work in this city. Mrs. Goins was present and made a strong plea for temperance and truth during the Christmas time. She spoke of the customary way of celebrating Christmas and urged the Christians to spend this day with reverence, for Christ's sake. The following programme will be rendered by "The Christian Workers' Foreign Missionary Society" Monday night, December: Invocation ..... By Society Song ..... By Society Lecture ..... By Mrs. Louisa M. Bowen A returned missionary from Turkey and a lecturer for the W. C. T. U. Solo .....Miss Lillian Bright Singing ..Mrs Bowen and daughter Members and friends are earnestly requested to be present. The regular monthly Parents' Meeting will be held at the headquarters of the Fireside School, 513 Mulberry street, Wednesday night, December 23. The following named subject will be discussed: "How to celebrate Christmas." UNITED PRIMITIVE BAPSTIST CHURCH AUXILIARY. McNairy Hill United Primitive Baptist Church Auxiliary Club met December 8th. All enjoyed the meeting. Addresses were made by Mrs. Amanda Collins and Mr. James Harris. The following are the elected officers of the club: Mr. James Harris, advisor; Mrs. Rachel Collier, secretary; Mrs. Bell Farrell, President; Mr. Authur Acklen, financial clerk; Mrs. Amanda Pointer, chaplain, Mr. Wille Puryear, treasurer; Mrs. Laura Brown, assistant treasurer. NORTH NASHVILLE INDEPENDENT BRASS BAND. The North Nashville Independent Brass Band, under the management of Mr. James W. Alexander, will install a set of German silver instruments at their headquarters, at Harding street and Sixteenth avenue, North, on Monday, December 21. In a short time the band will be ready for engagements. ORDINATION OF REV. JAMES A. MYERS. service were Revs. Geo. W. Henderson, Dean of Theological Department of Fisk University; J. C. Lott, Pastor of Kayne Avenue Baptist Church; G. K. Wilson, Pastor Fifth Avenue Baptist Church; T. J. Townsend, Pastor Spruce Street Baptist Church; R. H. Boyd, Secretary National Baptist Publishing Board; C. H. Clark, Pastor Mount Olive Baptist Church; J. C. Fields, Pastor Pleasant Green Baptist Church; W. S. Elington, Pastor First Baptist Church, and S. E. Griggs, Pastor First Baptist Church, East Nashville. The audience at this service was indeed flattening. People came from all parts of the city to attest their appreciation of the young man and the high calling upon which he was entering Sunday night Rev. Myers preached his first sermon after ordination to the same church to an appreciative audience. He is to be in stalled as pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Murfreesboro, on the fourth Sunday in December. He will be assisted by Rev. Dr. Ellington possibly other Nashville talent.