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```markdown ``` VOL. XIV. No. 51. Mamm GIRL- "Cigaret BAFFLING MYSTERY UNSOLVED Jury, After Deliberating Six Hours, Fails to Agree — Second Time Case Has Been Tried in Six Weeks. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.—Dec. 20.—This city's most mysterious "murder mystery" may never be solved! Such was the opinion expressed around Criminal Court here Saturday, when the jury sitting on the trial of Mrs. Bertie Woody and Charles Sine, shattered with the killing of pretty 21-year-old Grace Daisyison, the "Cigarette Girl" of the New World Cafe, whose mute body was found in a clump of bushes on the outskirts of the town on the morning of December 5, 1922, for the second time failed to reach an agreement. The jury deliberated six hours and was discharged. This marked the second time in as many months that Mrs. Woody and Sinaw had been placed on trial. Early in November, after the case had lain dormant for more than six months, the "skelton" of the tragedy was dragged forth by the prosecution in an effort to solve one of the most baffling cases of modern times. Evidence was heard for second days, and then the jury, after deliberating for more than 25 hours, failed to agree. Case Caused Sensation. The death of the pretty Garrison girl last December, coming at a time when the gray winter night life of the fanned summer resort was in full swing, created a sensation. The dead girl, one of the most popular in Atlantic City's vast underworld, was a prime favorite. Names of white and colored men, prominent in the business life of the city, were mentioned. Several of them were questioned, several arrests were made, but all were later released. Further investigation led to the re-arrest of Mrs. Woody and Sinaw. Not Called On to Testify. Neither Mrs. Wesd nor Shaw were called on to testify. In opening his remarks to the jury, Attorney Hinckle, prosecutor in the case, said that "the action of the defense in remaining mute was an element to be considered." He claimed that Mjss Garrison was taken to the house of William Ramsey, where she resided, and there murdered, the body being (Continued on Page 13) Big Political Fight Looming In New Jersey NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 20—Possibility of a fight among the voters of the state over representation among the delegates-at-large to the 1971 Republican National Convention appeared last week when Association Oliver Randolph of Essex announced that a movement was on foot to land the place for Dr. George E. Cannon of Jersey City, who is a member of the advisory committee of the State Republican Committee. The name of Dr. Walter G. Alexander of Orange, a former member of the Essex Assembly delegation, has been presented to the state committee for an alternate-at-large Hamilton F. Kean, Republican National Committeeman, but he is being heeded by Rev. I. W. L. Romitree and other leaders as a candidate for delegate. "Sanhedrin" To Meet In Chicago Feb. 12 CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 20.—Chicago will be "guest" to the All-Race Congress, or Sanhedrin, sponsored by Prof. Kelly Miller and practically all organized bodies of colored people in American here on February 12. Lincoln's birthday. The Lincoln League will also meet here on the same day. Largest Deal In History Of Race Effected $120,000 in Cash Turned Over as Service Company of Atlanta Acquires Controlling. Interest in Mississippi Life Insurance Co. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 20. The Service Company of Atlanta, Georgia, acquired the controlling interest in the Mississippi Life Insurance Company last week. Details of the transaction could not be obtained in time for publication. It was learned, however, that the largest amount of cash ever paid, in one sum, in a business transaction bein- colored men, was paid to W. C. Howard, M. M. Cox and M. B. Burnett, which amount aggregated the total sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars. Herman E. Perry, president of the Service Company, with his associates, J. A. Robinson and W. H. King, were in Memphis representing the Service Company in closing the deal. The transaction was handled through the law firm of Motte& Motte. The Mississippi Life insurance Company is one of the largest insurance organizations operated by colored people, with total insurance in force around twenty million dollars and assets of more than a half million dollars, giving employment to over 600 young men and women of the race. The Service Company is an organization evening and controlling fourteen of the largest Negro enterprises in the country, with combined resources of nearly ten million dollars. Its principal office is in Atlanta, Georgia. Among the organizations is the Service Realty Company, which is building now a large number of homes for colored people. The Atlanta press has recently given much publicity to this phase of their activities. It was learned that their ingestion is to make Memphis one of the important centers of their operations. Judge Terrell Improves WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 20.— Judge Robert H. Terrell, who has been confined to Freedman's Hos- pital for several months, is im- proving, according to an announcement from his physicians. D. B. COLLIER OF K. OF P. UNDERGOES OPERATION PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 20.— D. B. Collier, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, has been oper- ated on and a gall stone the size of an egg removed. His friends hope for his speedy recovery. Dr. John P. Turner and Col. James E. Allen are in attendance. NOTICE TO AGENTS - All notes must be in The Conlier Office not later than Monday morning. Dec. 20 to be assured of publication. margaret wagging "A Christmas gift for all the year" is the sentiment conveyed in this lovely photograph. Two brown beauties looking through the wreath of cheer to you and me. Truly there is nothing so beautiful as sweet womanhood. The home that is blessed with Her presence enjoys a Christmas gift for all the year. The dainty misses are the Wiggin's sisters, whose talent, charm and refined personality are winning them. Color Line In Miami ```markdown ``` According to a writer in *The Nation*, the city of Miami, Fl., whose winter population is largely northern, forbids college persons save hotel beddings in it in winter, from approaching or the streets after 9 p.m. Also no colonial skilled labor can be employed in the building trades or public work during the winter months. They can work in the summer when they are no noel persons who want jobs. According to a writer in The whose winter population is less save hotel buildings in life after 9 p.m. Also no colonial building trades or public work work in the summer when these no Shoots Twelve Lynchers, But Is Finally Killed Deadly Fire of "Fugitive" Accounts for Many Dead and Injured Before Capture. DREW, Miss., Dec. 20.—This little village, nestling in the swamps of the Mississippi delta, awoke from its slumbers Saturday and counted its deed—the human toll exacted. Friday in a spectacular gunbattle between Joe Pullen, tenant farmer, and a band of man "on lynching bent." Four men, including Pullen, lost their lives in the battle, which raged until 1 o'clock Saturday morning before Pullen's dead body, riddled with bullets, was finally brought in. Nine others, all of them white, wounded, three of them perhaps may die. The death toll was the direct result of the determination of Pullen, that he would never dangle from the end of a lynchman's noose, and the snipers' bullets picked him off, his deadly aim had accounted for 12 whites. Machine Gun Kills Man. Not until a machine gun had been brought up from Clarksdale, Miss. (Continued on Page 13) M Harry Collins, Now In Prison, Seeks Parole Announcement was made Tuesday that Harry Collins, former cabinet owner, serving a three-year sentence in the Federal prison at Atlanta for alleged trafficking in "dlope," has made petition for parole. Attorney Edward B. Cochhring is representing Mr. Collins. It was learned that the application was made at the carnest request of Collins' wife and friends; the former has resided in the city ever since her husband's incarceration. Collins was tried December 12, 1922; found guilty December 14th and February 16, 1923, sentenced by Judge Carpenter to pay a fine of $1,000 and costs and undergo an imprisonment of not less than 8 years or more than five years in the Atlanta prison. Collins attracted national attention through the determined manner in which he fought his case. He was arrested several times for alleged trafficking in narcotics before his conviction. He was proprietor of the famous Collins Inn on Wythe avenue. Court Denies Restraint In Church Fight NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 20.—The court cannot assume that members of a religious organization will go to a meeting of that organization with the intent of causing a disturbance, it was stated Monday by Vice Chancellor Church when he refused to grant a restraining order against a number of members of the congregation of the Betnesda Baptist Church. A rule, returnable this morning, to show cause why the restraining order should not be issued, was obtained against David W. McCray and others of the colored congregation by John A. Bermhard, counsel for Rev. Curtis Townsend Wilcher, pastor of the church. "If those in charge of the church think a disturbance is pending they can notify the police," the vice chancellor said. If certain members of the church are going to a meeting, bent on hot, a court restraining order would not stop them, the court pointed out. Turning to a gathering of about thirty persons in the court room, Vice Chancellor Church advised them that if anything improper or illegal was being done within the church the question could be settled in court without any need for an unlawful disturbance at the meeting. SEGREGATION DENIED CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 20—L. E. Carry, president of the Pullman Company, and recently that stories before published concerning the alleged revival of a segregation plan for the operation and manufacturing elas of the company were "pure morality." DON'T FAIL TO READ "THE DIGEST" A review of important race questions on page 9 of this issue In South URDER NT, ON STAND, ARE HER SOUL, SELF-DEFENSE DEFENDANT, ON STAND, LAYS BARE HER SOUL, PLEADS SELF-DEFENSE Pale and wan from her long illness in the county jail, where she gave birth to a child in September, she fought back the tears and sobs in a desperate effort to convince the jury that love for her unborn baby and fear of her husband caused her to fatally, globe Hollingworth on the railroad tracks near the Larimer Avenue Bridge, after the latter attempted to criminally attack her. An alleged written confession is the chief evidence upon which the state, through its representative, Assistant District Attorney Henry Phillips, is asking for a verdict of murder in the first degree, while Attorney George H. White hopes to acquit the youthful defendant on the grounds of self-defense and the forceful sentiment of the unwritten law. Led by Henry Lincoln Johnson, national committeeman from Georgia, and championed by Senator George Wharton Pepper of Pennsylvania, the colored political leaders of the South, forced the G. O. P. to recant their action of 1821, cutting down the Southern representation at national convention, with the threat that the Negro race would be led on masses out of the Republican party as a protest against "the gross injustice" of nullifying their power in the councils of the party. White women and white men stood side by side with the colored men and women, fighting for the South to regain their lost power. ```markdown ``` Pretty Girl, Sobbing, Exposes Secrets of Illicit Romance — Grilled for More Than Hour. The petulant cries of a little brown baby, mingled with the convulsive sobbing of a pretty girl-mother, punctuated the rigid proceedings in Criminal Court Tuesday, when 19-year-old Laresa Hall, on trial before Judge H. J. Quigley for the murder of Robert Hollingsworth, a 20-year-old youth, June 8th, last, had hare a story of love gained—love sacrificed! Defendant on Stand. Dereham on Stair. A murmur ran through the court room when Attorney White called the defendant to the stand. She was the cynosure of all eyes as she placed her baby in the arms of her mother, Mrs. Mary White of 8 Dick street, and walked to the stand. Larcena is of medium height, very slender, with a sweet, oval face from which large, sad eyes stare in incontently. She wore a black dress, tan coat and a comely, close-fitting black hat. For more than an hour she faced the gruelling cross-examination of the prosecuting attorney. When she left the stand her cheeks were pale and her hands twitched. (Continued on Page 17) Republican Forces Yield To Pressure WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.— One of the keenest political battles in the history of the Republican party was fought here last week. The bone of contention was the fact that in June, 1921, the national committee met and cut down the Southern representation to where the South's influence was practiced (Continued on Page 13) TEN CENTS A COPY Babe, Born in Jail, In Court As Mother Battles for Life A baby was in Criminal Court today! A baby girl, two months old, brown, with sparkling eyes and soft, black, silky hair. A 19-year-old slip o' girl held the tiny bundle of loveliness in her arms; held it closely, pressing it to her, burying her face in the downy softness of her woolen coverlet. A baby in Criminal Court, in the arms of its mother. Yes, the slip o' girl is her mother—on trial for murder! God! How our hearts ached for them both. Guilty or not guilty, a mother has hovered near the "valley and shadow of death" to bring a precious life into the world. Who is responsible for the living of that life? Oh little brown, baby! Your first Xmas in the world will be as gray and bleak as the four prison walls that mark your birthplace. But there are other Xmases for you! Girl is in heaven! The long stretch of years, which we trust are before you, will bring you such brilliant happiness, that the memory of this your first Xmas will be eternally forgotten. Woman, Bride Of Six Months, Slain By Mate WORCESTER, Mass., Dec. 20.—Married only since May, Ammie C. Pouncey, 33, fatally injured his wife, Mrs. Strowler Holiday Pouncey, by beating her over the head with an ax in their attic room Friday. The tragedy came as a climax to a shattered love romance, in which a husband's unreasoning jealousy played the major role. "Just Killed My Wife." After hitting the woman, Pouncey laid the ax beside her unconscious body, left the room and gave himself up to a traffic policeman, whom he met. "I've just killed my wife," Pouncey calmly told the officer. "What was the trouble?" asked the officer as he placed the self-confessed slayer under arrest. "O, we were just messing around and I hit her with the ax." was the cool reply. And despite a right cross-examination by police authorities, this was the only statement the man would give. Pouncey was first booked at headquarters on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon and held without bail, while ambulance and detectives rushed to the home. Mrs. Pouncey died the same evening in the City Hospital. "I'll Never Face Trial." Pouncey, who made the statement that if his wife died "he would never be brought to trial," was immediately placed under constant watch to prevent a possible attempt at suicide. A later report from the police says that the married-life of the Pouncey couple has been anything but joyous, according to a story said to have been related by the prisoner. Pouncey had only recently been released from City Hospital after attempting suicide by drinking poison. ```markdown ``` Alabama Hunt for Slayer Of Twenty-Four Believed Ended In Glover's Arrest Victim In Hospital Identifies Prisoner As "Silent Avenger" of White Men and Race Women Suspected of Immoral Relations. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 20.—With the arrest of Fred Glover and the finding of a blood-stained hatchet and a pistol in his personal effects in his room, county officers believe that the long hunt for Birmingham's axman has come to an end. Following the arrest Glover was taken to the Birmingham General Hospital, where he was positively identified by Mrs. Edwin Sparks as the man who perpetrated an attack on Mrs. Sparks and her husband late Sunday evening. The Plug The Ace The Flat During the search of Glover's room the officers found a blood-stained hatchet in the locker with the pistol. The hatchet had a short handle, making it handy for carrying in the large pocket of his overalls. J. E. Heywood, who was struck on the head with an iron pipe November 29 at Third alley and Twenty-fourth street, died last Sunday, being the twenty-fourth victim of Birmingham's ax assaults. Heywood was robbed after being struck down on the street by an unidentified man. Birmingham has had three parallel series of assault cases, in which an ax or iron pipe was the instrument used. Fourteen have been killed and fifteen wounded in ax attacks on storekeepers; nine have been killed and three wounded in ax assaults on white men and colored women suspected of immoral relations, and one has been killed and one wounded in the "iron pipe assault." Driver Run Down By Street Car, To Face Trial for Damages NEW ORLEANS, La. Dec. 20—(By L. N. P.)—They sure do funny things here, especially if one of the interested party is a Negro, Charles Carley, driver of a local undertaking shop, was run into by a street car and as a result is now in a local hospital a offering from severe bruises and wounds. The police desk: that as soon as he sufficiently recover he will be tried for the damage done to the street car. STOP THE WASTE! Save the small sums you spend for things you do not need and let your savings earn 4 per cent in this strong bank $1 Opens An Account The Union Savings Bank "Where Savings Are Safe" FRICK BUILDING HOW TO CONTROL OTHERS COLGATE'S KNOXIT PROPHYLACTIC Unnatural and mucous discharges can be avoided by destroying the germs of infectious diseases. $1.10 at all druggists 3—BIG C THIS WEEK The Plug NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dec. 20. —A trial attracting much interest here at this time is that of Mrs. Mary Martin, who is alleged to have cut to death Miss Lizzie May Everett in the Biou Theat because Miss Everett persisted in reading her program aloud. Swallows Acid After Quarrel Over Music Box KANSAS CITY, Dec. 20.—Following a quarrel with her mother over the moving of a phonograph, Mrs. Genevieve Davis drank the contents of a bottle containing carolic acid in front of her home, 1718 Virginia avenue, Friday. Following the quarrel with her mother, the girl left the house and was gone about thirty minutes. Neighbors found her lying on the ground unconscious, holding in her hand the bottle from which she had drank the poison. She was removed to the Old City Hospital in an ambulance, where she died upon the operating table. According to the girl's mother, Mrs. Davis has been despondent for several weeks on account of separation from her husband. At a party on Thanksgiving night she expressed her despondency, and declared that she would sooner or later take her life. Friday morning she and a quarrel with her mother over a photograph, and immediately left the house. She went directly to a drug store nearby and purchased a quantity of carbolic acid, telling neighbors she was about to kill herself. As soon as she left the drug store she walked a short distance toward her home and drained the bottle. She fell in a stupor not twenty feet from the door. Second Attempt on Man's Life in Two Weeks Leaves Mystery As To Whether He Is Dead Or Alive Ammie C. Pouncey, Under arrest for attack on wife at Worcester. Recently attempted to end life. Second Attempt Two Weeks Lead To Whether He KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 20. For the second time in two weeks Connie Vaughn, wandering musician, Thursday night made the target of another man's bullets. Vaughn's affairs 'de amour' with other women is believed to be the cause of the attacks. About 10 days ago Vaughn was shot in the hip and Grant Hayne is now under indictment on a charge of felonious assault. Thursday night about 11 o'clock Vaughn again was the victim of a gunman, this time unidentified. Miss Stella Cleague called the police station and reported that Vaughn had been shot and was lying in the vacant lot at the side of her house in a dying condition. A few minutes later a man called and said that Vaughn was dead. Wins Suit for Insurance On Man She Slew PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 13. —Mrs. Catherine Rosier and Arthur Rosier won a suit to compel two insurance companies to pay them $36,568 on accident policies carried by Oscar Rosier. Mrs. Rosier shot and killed her husband and his stenographer in his office on January 21, 1922. Arthur Rosier, his brother, aided the prosecution at her trial for murder, at which she was acquitted a year ago, but in this suit he was allied with his brother's widow. The judge before whom the case was tried in the United States District Court directed a verdict for the Rosiers on the ground that the insurance companies had failed to prove Rosier was committing a crime when his wife killed him. The insurance companies already had paid the estate $20,000 on "straight life" policies carried by Rosier, but contested the sum sought under the double indemnity clause for accidents, because of a clause in the policy which voids the accident benefit if the insured is killed in the commission of a crime. The sum awarded Rosier's estate now amounts to over $80,000. Mrs. Rosier gets a third of this under the dower laws. DIAMOND RING Natural Solid White Gold Mounting $18.50 Newest Design Full Display of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry WOLF & CO. The Watches and Jewelry BANKSTOWN AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA. from Modern Savings & Trust Co. Building CHANAN AND MORTGAGES For Colored People TOWN AVENUE Phone Hiland 5576 ALS—3 D TRUMP LAST The Flat EN Pittsburgh, Pa. THE PITTSBURGH COURIER Mrs. Strowder Pouncey, Victim of wounds from ax, who died in a Boston hospital last week. on Man's Life inaves Mystery As Is Dead Or Alive Officers were dispatched to the scene, but a few minutes later another telephone call from Miss Cleague was to the effect that the injured man had been carried away from the scene by some unidentified persons. Officers arriving there found Vaughn's hat, but up to an early hour Monday morning they had been unable to locate him, or to learn if he was dead or only wounded. Vaughn came here recently from some city in the South and since his arrival has been a stormy petrel in the colonies. First shot by Grant Haynes, later up on charges of drunkenness, he next was heard from in the report boarding house in which a crowd of men are alleged to have held up the place and forced the roomers to give up their money after Vaughn had entertained them with choice selections at the piano. The man is said to be a musical genius, playing as rarely anyone but a master musician can play. At police headquarters it was said officers had been seeking Vaughn for several days, wanting him as a witness in the Haynes case, but they had been unable to locate him. Race Lad, Heir To Fortune, Wins Over Guardian Race Lad, Heir To Fortune, Wins Over Guardian WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.—Dewey Hawkins, colored, 20 years old, who owns more than $100,000 worth of oil lands in Oklahoma, will not have to go back to Bristow, Okla., his home town, because his fourth guardian, L. H. McEwen, wanted him to, according to a ruling yesterday by Justice Sidions in the District Suprreme Court. SuccessfulBusiness Wear Custom SuccessfulBusinessandProfessionalMen Wear Custom Made Shirts Harvard Service Affords the Latest and Most Complete Line The Harvard C East End Tr East Liberty, Call C. B. Hunt, Special Rep be glad to call to see you at your $500 Reward If I Call C. B. 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A statement from one who has been a close student of our press for the past few years, reads: "One who has followed the growth and development for business enterprises and other assets of the race cannot fail to give credit to our press for its contribution to the economic, social, religious and political well being of the nation. Its contribution to the creation and the maintainence of racial consciousness has been noteworthy. "The Howard University and the Lincoln University football game serves as a splendid illustration of the press as a powerful factor in progress and development. Six years ago the game between these two institutions excited no more than passing interest to the public. Beginning with 1910 and 1920 powerful weeklies from New York to Chicago began to unite in boosting this affair as the greatest social and athletic event of the race. Its success then became a surety. To the press of the country and especially that north of the Mason and Dixon Line, belongs the greater credit for this and numerous other activities throughout the country. "Along with the school and the church the press of the race must be included as a third and important factor in the growth and development of the Negro in America." The Negro Youth Movement, now fostering a national campaign for a Bigger and Better Negro Business, was unanimous in paying tribute to our press throughout the race. DAYTON, O., Dec 20.—Pleading guilty to a charge of shooting to kill, Louis Smith was last week sentenced to serve from one to 20 years at the Ohio State Penitentiary with a minimum of three years. The man is alleged to have shot Mrs. Mary Venable on August 2, because she went with another man. ustom Shirt Co. rust Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. representative, Fisk 2465-R, who will convenience. 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Nile Import Company, Lake St. Chicago, I. 3452 TURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1923 BACK TO SOUTHLAND" TRAIN FAILS TO MOVE, "RAID" PROVES FAILURE Under Service.) II. Dec. 20.—A general hundred curiosity of the Illinois Central in Sunday to watch a Special" leave for For several rea-ches" special" was through the South easily billed to that heard wargons had with the streets for spending Sunday. Of the scheme is between one of the "blowup" of the "spee-ves exposure sevemeters" "got cold out," it is said. Thus letters sent to are said to have abandonment of the determination of ex-turn to conditions doubt another rea- high last week that the South were revealed that the South were colored man to act hence workers back in the place before the present of free transpor- tance, a furnished implements, etc. supplies were sought in the scheme. Only 15 had re- ceived the publication week no further were made. The called for not less for which the promised to pay $2.00 for every child for every child. The seemed bound to more was called Saturday to revive the proposi- tion of the prime movers in town one R. E. Parker. known as the editor of the sheet which desig- ted The Chicago Advocite. It is known for his con- trol with the police depart- ment for Congress, and not in jail "posing" He raised his hairstre to take care of the liberal offers, as items that they would be well in the South. No Special Leaves. Day after noon a large throng impatiently to watch the grave. Finally Illinois Central is declared that no such train is moving orders. There general disappointments among women in the crowd when the government was made. They are to ride on the train asleep and then surreptitiously. The futility of such men, however, when it is that armed guards are held at locked doors, and they would only be opened the train reached Rossdale. Star and his "head hunters" are frustrated, however, and that they succeeded in crucial 25 commissions by men South on a night AKE UP CHEERFUL r. 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ATLANTIC CITY, Dec. 20.—Charged with stabbing her husband, Mrs. Lella Miller, 28 years old, 324 North New Jersey avenue, was arrested last night at Delaware and Baltic avenues, and is held without bail, pending the outcome of the man's injuries. The victim is Lamonto Miller, 32 years old, who gave his home at the North New Jersey avenue address, but is said to have resided elsewhere for some time. He is in the city hospital, with an eight-inch stab wound in his chest, near the heart. The blade deflected from one of his ribs and glanced off, otherwise, surgeons declared, that the man would have died instantly. The woman is alleged to have followed Miller from her home to Delaware and Baltic avenue and stabbed him as he passed by an unlighted section. Miller screamed as he fell, and four passersby rushed to his assistance. The woman, in a tazed condition, was arrested a few minutes later, by City Detectives William Taylor, Oliver Gilbert and Policeman Beidell. She had thrown away the weapon, which was picked up by Gilbert. At the police station she admitted the stabbing, according to the police, and said it was caused by Miller's attention to another woman. Dedicate $50,000 School for Youth Dedicate $50,000 School for Youth WILMINGTON, N. C., Dec. 20.—An unusual and convincing manifestation of close friendship extended between white and colored races in Wilmington was evidenced here last week at dedicatory exercises of the Peabody Normal School. An audience numbering 1,200 participated, divided equally between white and colored. The school cost approximately $50,000 and has 15 rooms provided by the board of education following suggestion by Chamber of Commerce that better educational facilities be provided for colored race. A Buffet Flats May Be Closed In'Booze'War Buffet Flats May Be Closed In'Booze'War GHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 20.—It is reported from certain quarters that the next move Mayor Dever will make will be to call in Chief of Police Collins (no doubt the best chief Chicago has ever had) and tell him to call every police captain to his office and issue the following orders: "Go into every home where whiskey is being sold, get the evidence and bring in the guilty parties. I will close these flats and keep them closed for two years. I will not allow the tenants to even get their hats out of the building. I will lock the door and keep it locked for two years." He probably will go further than that. He may be forced to ask the City Council to condemn the entire building. It was pointed out that the whiskey that's being sold in buffer flats is killing a great many people daily. Something must be done to stop this deadly practice. Sharon Man Has Won Valuable Patents SHARON, Pa., Dec. 20—"The Emergency Shop Safety Sled Works" has started operation at the temporary shop. Sherman avenue, and will manufacture Emergency Stop Safety Sleds and "Rock-R-Not Infant Baskets." Both are the inventions of J. E. Matthews, a well known local man, who owns the business and will handle the operation. The Emergency Stop Safety Sleds are said to be absolutely practical, the model has been in use for three seasons, while patient was pending. The sled is a coaster sled for children and has a third runner to guide with and a brake to stop with in case of emergency. It is believed that many sled accidents will be averted, as the sleds can be stopped without danger of turning over or injuring the operator. "The Basket Cradle" is of a very unique design and swings on a light but very rigidly constructed frame by the handles of the basket. The basket can be made stationary by means of a lock cleat on the bottom, which makes it adaptable for those who prefer a stationary infant basket; also those who wish the rocker. It can be carried up or down stairs by one person. It will be finished in white enamel and has a removable foot pedal which allows the basket to be operated from either side by foot, while the hands are occupied. Both articles will be sold direct to the people from the manufacturer through the mail ordering system. The Sharon Furniture Manufacturing Company was to handle the manufacturing of these articles, but the plant burned down. Girl, Running From Angry Lover, Injured NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 20.—Running away from an infuriated lover who, it is alleged, was giving her a severe heating. Miss Mary Abrition was struck by a fast automobile, sustaining serious injuries. The driver did not stop, and the lover, who answers to the nickname of "The Blar" is still at large. 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Name Address City or town PHILLIPS ORTGAGE BROKER e Better Kind On Easy Terms TOWN AVENUE THE PITTSBURGH COURIER HOLD WHITE FARMER ON PEONAGE CHARGE Department of Justice Agents Arrest Man After It Was Alleged That Mother and Young Girl Suffered Indignities. NEW ORLEANS, La., Dec. 20.—(By A. N. P.)—Ben Kitchen, white, wealthy Tangipahoe parish strawberry grower, pleaded not guilty when arrained on a charge of peonage. The case has been continued till January. Kitchen was arrested on complaint of department of justice agents on complaint of a Negro who alleged that the accused was forcing his mother and sister to pick strawberries on his farm without pay and had refused to allow them to leave the premises. The government witnesses included 12 Negroes who allege that Kitchen compelled them to pick berries without pay. THREE RUFFIANS THREATEN NATION WASHINGTON, Dec. 20—Three ruffians threaten the life of America—racial rancor, religious bigotry and a wild, disintegration of spirit of lawlessness—Dr. Joseph Fort Newton of New York said in an address here today before the Masonic service association's annual convention. "Here is my challenge," said the speaker. "Lest our beautiful temple of liberty and fraternity be destroyed or mutilated or marred before it is completed, what other society or fellowship more than free masonry can do more to break down racial rancor, a thing that is slithered with blood and is the mother of war; what other institution can do more to heal the heart of Amerien, of bigotry." Colored Clan Gets Corporation Charter AUSTIN, Tex., Dec. 20—The Colored Clan, with headquarters at San Antonio, whose members plan a nation-wide organization, was granted a charter by the secretary of state today. 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Cooper of Chicago, is here for the funeral. James ("Jim") Fellman, 33, famous on the "Hill" as a piano player, died at his home at No. 2310 Hallet street on December 14. Mr. Fellman had been ill, suffering with tuberculosis, since last August 27. He had been in a hospital twice. His funeral was conducted at his home. He is survived by his mother. J. Henry ("Dad") Lindsay, 76, of the Loeni Club, died at St. Barnabas home, Gipsonia, Pa., last Saturday morning. Mr. Lindsay was born at Creek Springs, Va. He was a member of the Odd Fellows for 40 years, and a member of the Bethel A. M. E. Church, of which the Rev. J. C. Anderson is pastor. His funeral was conducted at the Payne undertaking establishment, 2701 night Wythe avenue, Tuesday night by Rev. Anderson. Coleman Home Has Received $500 In Drive Since the opening of the drive on December 6, the Coleman Home for Colored Boys has received over $500 in cash on their proposed $3,000 maintenance fund. 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We had a very successful meeting, making preparations for great things in 1924. The real estate of this company is all clear. It has for its first project a cement block plant and a brick plant. The brick plant is under construction and the cement block plant is being operated daily. Not less than 5,000 cement blocks are on the yard at the present time, aside from the raw material. A portion of our blocks have been shipped. This company has three large buildings completed on its property and we are yet continuing to build. We have nothing now to do but to go forward. We elected a board of directors and an advisory board as follows: Board of directors, Robert S. Payne, president; Dr. James T. Whitson, vice president; P. W. Mathews, secretary; Earnest Sheppard, assistant secretary; Rev. Joseph W. Jervis, treasurer; Emanuel Payne, Isiah Davis, Ben Moore, Rev. E. T. Smith, Perry Buckner, B. F. Thompson, Nathan Evans, Louis H. West; advisory board, Samuel Lawrence, Rev. E. 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Anyone knowing his whereabouts please notify Mrs. Lillie E. Smith, 1222 Seventh avenue, New Brighton, Pa. Holy Cross Parish House Damaged By Fire; $1,000 Loss Holy Cross Parish House Damaged By Fire; $1,000 Loss A fire in the Red Front Restaurant, operated by William Williams, on the first floor of a three-story brick building at No. 2633 Penn avenue, routed three families last Saturday. Dock Miller, his wife and six children had to leave their home on the second floor; A. B. Coleman, his wife and two roomers, Rosalie and Tillie McCleurrs, and Robert Tolliver and his wife were compelled to leave the third floor. The routed families were given temporary shelter in the Penn avenue police station. The cause of the fire was not determined. The Parish House of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Center avenue and Watt street, was threatened with destruction about 10 o'clock Saturday morning. The firemen were delayed by dense smoke. The loss was estimated at $1,000. 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A Quarter of a Century North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co. DURHAM, N. C. JOHN MERRICK, Founder The Largest Negro Life Insurance Company In The World Began at the Bottom 25 Years Ago: STILL CLIMBING 50 Thousand Dollars a Month in Claims Paid 41 Million Dollars Insurance in Force. Reducing the death rate through our Life Extension Department. Furnishing employment to twelve hundred colored men and women. Enlarging the fund out of which over a million dollars worth of Negro homes and farms have already been saved. All funds are invested in gilt-edge securities for the protection of our policy holders. The Success of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company is not measured in terms of money, but by SERVICE TO HUMANITY Double Murder Theory Thought Cause Of Deaths WILMERDING, Pa., Dec. 20.—In the home of Brown Boddy, at 108 Patton street, two men, "Coffee", 25, and "Shorty", 27, were found dead here Thursday, December 18. Mr. Boddy and his wife are missing. Neighbors report they heard shots the night before the bodies were discovered. They were fully dressed, and the room showed signs of a struggle having been made. A description of Boddy and his wife has been broadcast, and they are expected to be apprehended within a few days. Police say they think the mystery may be solved when they are caught. AUSTIN, Tex., Dec. 20.—Under the influence of scopolamin, "truth serum," Mrs. Alma Bishop, erratic CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK The Bank to Bank on and Bank in 423 WOOD ST. CORNED WOOD & DIAWOND A Quarter Of Honest No Mutual DU JOHN The Largest Negr Began at the Bott 50 Thousa 41 Mil WE ARE Reducing Extent Furnishing colore Enlarging million and f All funds are invest of The Success North Carolina is not measuire SEF We Thank You For Y C. C. SPAULDING President of Grim Rea witness and suspect in the mystery murder of H. C. Greer, local grain dealer, accused Homer Tones, a colored man, as the murderer. 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I eat time the meals and a lunch before going to the I never have sick attacks can once more rest. I gained and every once I go to flesh. Toddy. To succeed in merous other recommend Tooth. To am a wonderful medicine down system. I received from it the joy of more joy. J.M. 2511 Wadsworth Street, Penshurst TODD'S TONIC IS SOLD ALL GOOD LIGHT STORES PITTSBURGH. TODD'S TONIC LAXATIVE TABLETS If you live over town write I. Neeman, since you live in Homer Pharmacal Company, Funker Pa., and pay the fee when he brings you back later. "A Dose at Night— Make Everything Big --- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1923 Society DANCES FEATURE HOLIDAY PROGRAM THE social program for the Xmas holidays is crowded with events. Many of the popular organizations are giving large dances, while smaller affairs are being denned by several matrons who are honored with housements. The Savillas will open the season Xmas night with a fully dance at Labor Lyceum. The Stenogs are hostesses at the same hall December fifth the night after Xmas. New Year's Eve, the Scholastics will promenade at the Miller street hall, while New Year's night the Roland Hayes' concert at Carnegie Music hall and the Savillas dance at Labor Lyceum will fill the evening into the wee hours. Temple Casino will carry out its usual program of sitting and evening dances Xmas and New Year's. New Year's Eve two orchestras will entertain from 10 to very early morning. [Picture of a woman with dark hair, wearing a dark top and light-colored skirt, looking to the right.] Human history and experience have taught us that many persons believe that a head of naturally long and beautiful hair has a healthy scalp and a lovely smooth complexion come from luck, but they do not. Constant care and the frequent use of preparations of proven merit are the secrets. Society Taken Pringle Nuptials The marriage of Miss Margaret Benge Wilson and Mr. Ewert L. Wilson took place Wednesday evening December 13, at 7:30 o'clock in the house of the bride's parents, at Mrs. R. Henry Wilson of Kirkstall street, Northside. The ceremony took place in the first room and was performed by Rev. R. H. Morris (who officiated at the marriage of the bride's parents more than a score of years ago) assigned by Rev. A. H. Pringle, father of the room. The bride was charming in a breek given of ivory canne crepe, its simplicity of which, only accentuated by beauty, the only trimming rose point and Duchess lace. The veil was held in place with a wreath of orange blossoms. A pearl necklace with earrings to match were the bride's only mantle. She carried a showey aspect of white roses and lilies of the garden. Mrs. Gilford N. Hill of Steelton, in her matron of honor, was lovely creation of yellow canton crepe and cream lace with slippers to catch and carried a bouquet of pinkies. Mrs. W. Ulysses, Scott. In cream pain with touches of silver lace, filled the wedding music. Miss Jane with trimmings of cream inning very sweetly "O Perfect for Burlingge. Mr. Steeleton Batch acted as best in the groom. The bride was a cum laude grade of Alleg离 High School. Be- fore marriage she was the Girl's Baker at the Urban League of Bleighough and a noted soprano in the city. A reception followed the cero- c with Mrs. Wilson in black over green satin and black tulle receiving with the bridal The bridal table was uniquely, as was artistically decorated, the scheme being carried out in purple and white. Covers were laid on the couple left immediately followed the reception for Canonsville where the groom is in business. They will be at hung after December 23 at 428 Ridge avenue. Canonsburg, Pa. The out-of-town guests were Miss Margaret Williams and Mr. Schade, also Mrs. Margaret J. Kittrell of Erie. Harl Club Dance. One of the finest events of the Christmas season will be the holiday frolic and dance given by the Harl Club at the new Municipal Auditorium, McDonald, Pa., on Thursday evening, December 27. The Harl Club social affairs are always looked forward to with great pleasure and are attended by large numbers from Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Canonsburg, Washington, Bridgeville, Burgettstown, Steubenville, Wheeling and other towns. The hall has one of the finest floors in the state and with music furnished by the Royal Syncopators' ninepiece melody orchestra, a wonderful evening of pleasure is assured all who attend. Dailging, 8 to 12:30. The committee is composed of Hilliard Harris, Thomas Harris and Henry Harris. Special Xmas Music. Special Christmas music will be rendered at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 122 S. Sheridan avenue, Sunday, December 23, 1923, by the quartet, composed of Mr. George F. Jones' director and bass; Mrs. Mary T. Burwell, soprano; Mrs. George F. Jones, conallo, and Mr. Randolph, tenor. The numbers are as follows: At 11 a.m., "Blessed Is He Who Cometh," Gounded; "Christmas Morning," Fletcher; "There Were Shepherds," Marzo; 8 p.m., "Adore and Be Still," Gounded; "O, Holy Night," Griff; "Arise, Shine," Dudley Buck. The pastor, Rev. Clarence B. Allen, will preach the Christmas sermon at 11 a.m. services. All are cordially invited to attend the services at Bethesda. To Present Cantata. A sacred cantata entitled "Blessed Is He That Cometh" will be presented by the Senior Choir and Young People's Chorus of the Bidwell Presbyterian Church, Bidwell and Decatur street, Northside, Pittsburgh, Pa., under the direction of Mrs. B. A. Pryor, Sunday evening, December 23, at 7:45 p. m. it is hoped that no one will miss this beautiful array of costumes and lights. To Appear Before Local Audience [Image of a man in a suit with a tie]. Roland Hayes, Noted Tenor, To Sing At Carnegie Music Hall, On New Year's Night Roland Hayes is coming to Pittsburgh! Pittsburgh is gladl Mr. Hayes will appear at Carnegie Music Hall, Tuesday evening, January 1, under the direction of Miss May Beegle. With glowing press reports of his success heralding his coming, music-lovers are keenly anticipating a rare treat., Mr. Hayes has not been in Pittsburgh since his trip abroad, where he sang before royalty and gained such national praise that the Boston Symphony Orchestra named him as their soloist for the season. One of the most pleasing tributes to the "phenomenal tenor" is in the current issue of The Nation by Henrietta Strauss, in part as follows: Mr. Hayes has a tenor voice of rare beauty and unusually rich, middle register, and its wide range and easy production enable him to give with equal perfection the lyric loveliness of a song or the dramatic force and accents of an arin. With unusually fine musical sensibilities he has no one for languagest in English, Handel in Italian, Bach in German, or Faure or Massenet Scholastic Ball. Society will be out en masse to attend the closing social event of the old year when the Scholastic Club gives its New Year's Ev. informal ball in the beautiful ballroom of the Labor Lyceum. There has been quite an unusual demand for invitations due to the many requests and in order that these requests may be supplied without delay the chairman has placed a supply in the hands of the committee. Society will again have an opportunity of dancing to the strains of Pittsburgh's Premier Dance Orchestra the Smoky Jazz with Billy Page, formerly of the famous Broadway Synopacists. Invitations will be issued shortly completing the plans for society's closing event. Beulah Rescue Home. The Beulah Rescue Home will give an entertainment at 3151 Penn avenue Saturday evening, December 22, for the benefit of the home. Mrs. William Mason, chairman, and Mrs. C. Robinson, corresponding secretary. Utilitarian Christmas Reception. The Utilitarian Social Club will hold their Christmas reception at hour Lyceum Mill Street on Thursday evening, December 27, 1923. Hawkin's Smoky City Ramblers Orchestra will furnish the music. The first 100 couples entering the hall will receive a Christmas gift. Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year. "Through the Gates of Life." A grand treat in store for you Come out and enjoy the old time Christmas at Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday evening, December 24. at 8 o'clock. The Sunday school will render a grand sacred cantata, "Through the Gates of Life." Surprise Birthday Party. Mrs. Morgan Dunn of Susquehanna street entertained most brilliantly at a surprise birthday party in honor of her husband last Monday evening. Most elaborate presents were evident, music and story telling, amusing diversions. Congratulations. Rev. R. M. Frasier, president of the National News Agency, 1225 Orleans street, Baltimore, Md., is THE PITTSBURGH COURIER in French, he sings with impeccable taste and tion, never once straying from the picture in the frame. A Negro, born and raised in the South, he received at birth two gifts, the musical heritage of his race and the religious faith of a mother who had learned the healing qualities of that faith during her early years of bondage. These two gifts he has cherished trying al-ready to maintain that in himself as a Negro and as a man. And with these two gifts to guide him, he has gone his way, simply, recognizing no material barriers, at. removing mountains of prejudice as he went. His first step was to take singing lessons in the face of the theory that the Negro voice loses its individual, natural beauty when it is cultivated. This theory he has definitely smashed, for his voice has not only retained its rich warmth, but also that curiously sympathetic quality peculiar to his race. Tickets are now on sale at the Urban League office, 518 Wylie avenue and Schroeder's Music Store; 826 Liberty avenue. receiving many congratulations on his re-appointment as state deputy of the Grand Benevolent Association. Headquarters, Bessemer, Ala. It is one of the leading fraternal organizations among our people. Dr. Frasier invites correspondence. Fortnightly Entertainments. One of the most interesting social events of the holiday season will be the Yuletide reception to be given by the Fortnightly Club in Loendi Club on December 28. Invitations have been issued. Social Service Club. The Social Service Club met at the home of Mrs. Carrie Jones in Wylie avenue Thursday, December 6, the Coleman Home being the topic of the meeting. Mrs. Drake was unable to be present at Central Baptist Church, but consented to take the chairmanship of the drive at her church, and do what she could. Mrs. Eva L. Poole sent the home 24 pounds of oats, 12 pounds of carnation Milk and 28 pounds of sugar through the Social Service Club. After a dainty repast was served by the hostess we adjourned to meet at the Coleman Home Thursday, December 20. Every member is urged to be pres- HIGH-BROWN HAIR GROWER WITHOUT ANY EQUAL Over three million (3, 000,000) boxes of High- Brown Hair Grower sold last year. An evidence of quality that cannot be disputed. MADE ONLY BY THE OVERTON HYGIENIC MECCO CHICAGO BEAUTIFUL OUT-OF-TOWN NUPTIALS WELLSVILLE, OHIO Bassett-Wise A wedding of unusual beauty, attracting the interest of many friends was that of Miss Clara Bell Bassett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bassett to Mr. Grandville Wise, both of Wellville, Ohio, which occurred in the home of the bride's parents, Cameron street at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev White, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Wellville, performed an impressive ceremony. The home was beautiful decorated with ferns and potted plants, Mendelssohn's Wedding March was played by Miss Hilda Waro announced the approach of the wedding party which was preceded by Little Miss Alta Payne, niece of the bridegroom. She carried a dainty silk pillow on which was placed the rings. She was follow'd by Miss Gustavia Sheckless, who entered the room at the left of the altar and Mr. Earl Winslow, who entered from the right, holding a side of the altar. These were followed by Miss Mamie Winbush, of Monongahela, Pe., maid of honor, who stood at the left of the altar. The groom accompanied by his best man, Mr. Alfred Prior, uncle of the bride, entered from the right of the altar. Just before the ceremony Miss Gladys Woodson sang, "O Promise Me." Immediately following the ceremony an informal reception was held in which r-essments were served. Following the reception couple motored to Steubenville, where they took the train for New York. They were accompanied to Steubenville by members of the bridal party. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Hattie Grigsby, Miss Mamie and bring either oranges, candy or groceries, to give the boys a treat. Mrs. Ladonia Speedwell and Mrs. Edith Seward were visitors. Mrs. Seward later became a member of the club. President, Mrs. Bertha L. Drake; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Alice J. Denny. New Dental Club. Sunday afternoon, December 9, the dental students of the University of Pittsburgh met at the Y. M. C. A. and organized the Dental Club. Although as yet in its infancy the organization promises to become a strong one, inasmuch as it is supported by practically every student eligible for membership. The club points toward originality and has for its purpose the establishment and perpetuating of a brotherly feeling among the dental students of the University of Pittsburgh. With Harold Taylor, the pro-tem meeting was called to order and the following officers elected: Lee S. Cowan, president; Burwell Johnson, vice president; James H. Cole, secretary; W. W. Jackson, treasurer, and R. Baxter, sergeant-at-arms. Hawthorne Social Club. The Hawthorne Social Club of Sewickley was entertained on December 18 at the residence of Mrs. Essie Darts. After hearing reports of several committees the club proceeded to make plans for its activities in the coming year. Mrs. Lula Latimor and Mrs. Ernest Robinson were the guests of the club. The next meeting will be January 10, 1924, at the residence of Mrs. J.M. Farrington . Mrs. L. E. Speedwell, president; Mrs. Ellie A. Blockson, corresponding secretary. The Valley Social Club. Members of the Valley Social Club visited the Layman Home in Bellevue Tuesday, November 11, 1923, and carried a little surprise to the inmates. The inmates spent much joy and pleasure. Those present were: Mrs. N. S. B. Wilson, Mrs. Scott, Miss Payne and Mrs. M. C. J. Barts. Pi Beta Club. The "Pi Beta" held their business meeting at Mrs. R. B. Fields' home, 24 Junilla street. The officers elected for the new year are: President, Mrs. Aimee Nicholas; vice president, Mrs. Lula Gardner; recording secretary, Mrs. Edith Lindez; cogrespond secretary, Mrs. Susan Day, and Mrs. Alice Hutchinson, chaplain. Plans for a "Christmas Party" to be held at Loeni club are completed. Next meeting will be held at Mrs. Lula Gardner's, 1113 Burnr street. Mrs. Susan Day, corresponding secretary. Golden Rod Social Club The Golden Rod Social Club meet Friday, December 14, 1923, at the home of Mrs. Sybil Laney, 401 Fifth avenue, Rankin, Pa. It being a business meeting, quite a lot of business was transacted. A splendid talk from Rev. C. C. Adams. Rev. Green read a paper on "The Responsibilities of the Modern Woman," after which the hostess served a dainty repeat. The next meeting will be a social affair, Friday, December 28, 1923, at the home of Mrs. Fannie Herondon, 6267 Schenley avenue, E. E. Pittsburgh, Pa. Take a Negley avenue tar, get off at Black street; walk up the hill until you come to Schenley avenue. Mrs. Viola Baylor, president; Mrs. Bertha Drake, corresponding secretary. Fortnightly Club. Mrs. Bessie Hall of Carrington street entertained the members of Most Cherished among the Gifts bestowed by the Passing Year is the memory of the pleasant relations with those whom we have been privileged to serve. And so it is most sincerely that we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year PORO COLLEGE Mr. and Mrs. Malone PORO HAIR AND TOILET PRODUCTS Winubah, of Monongahela; Miss Gladys Woodson, McDonald; Mesdames C. S. Minor, Lottie Station, Mary Johnson Evans, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Frances Jackson Middlin, Miss Emma Simmons, Ada Brutley, Maria Woods, Margaret Dillard, Charles Campbell, Mattie, and Mrs. E. Foster, Mr. Woodard, of East Liverpool; Mrs. Lipkins, Mrs. Pookins, of Wellsville and John Bassett, of Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. will be at home in Commerce street. ORANGE, VIRGINIA The Emmanual Baptist Church of Orange, Virginia, beautifully decorated, was filled to its doors on Wednesday, evening. November 28th, at 7:30 o'clock, when Miss Louise Ellis Ware, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Villiam Ware, became the bride of Rev. terew is Henry, son of Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Henry, of Snow Hill. Md. The bride, who was give in marriage by her father, wore a wedding dress of heavy white satin, trimmed with pearls. Her tulle vell was caught on either side with a cluster of orange blossoms and her long trail of heavy satin fell from her shoulders. She carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums. Joan Johnson, Johnston, Ittishburg, formerly June Jane V. Ware, who was her sister's matron of honor, wore gray canton satin and carried a bouquet of lavender chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids, who were Miss Josephine Armstead and Miss Susie Davis, wore pink Georgete and carried yellow chrysanthemums. The ushers were Messra, W. K. Smith and Augustus Ellis. Master Raymond Ware and Elhainer Miller scattered flowers in the path of the bride. Rev. H. H. Gaines, of Virginia Union University Richmond, Va., acted as best man, and Rev. R. B. Henderson, of Va. H. U. appointed. The bride entered on the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, played by Mr. Eddie Robinson. the Fortnightly Club in her home on Thursday evening. The meeting was well attended by the members. Mrs. Eva Williams, president; Mrs. Richardson, secretary. As You Like It Club. The As You Like It Club met at the home of Ms. Speedwell in their regular monthly meeting. The club hosted 31 guests from some homes. The meeting will be at homes of Ms. Rideout, 503 Marturland avenue, December 20. Ms. Speedwell, president; Mrs. Elizabeth Rideout, corresponding secretary. Sunshine Sewing Circle. The Sunshine Sewing Circle of the Northside met at the residence of Mrs. Estella Graham, 709 Moraira van street. Northside, on Thursday, Xmas Social Calendar Lamb's Gambol.....Xmas Eve Arcade Hall Savilla Dance.....Xmas Nite Labor Lyceum Somebody's Stenogs' Serenade.....The Nite After Xman Labor Lyceum Scholastics' Ball.....New Year's Eve Labor Lyceum Savilla's Soiree.....New Year's Nite Labor Lyceum Temple Casino.....Xmas and New Year's Special Matinee and Nite Dances December 18, 1923. After transacting business they engaged in needle work. A delightful afternoon was spent, after which they adjourned to meet with Mrs. Georgia Dorsey, 214 Hemlock street, Northside, on Thursday, December 27, at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Gertrude Hardy, president. Ladies' Auxiliary. Officers and members of the Ladies' Auxiliary No. 98 are requested to be present at the regular meeting Friday, December 21, at 8 p. m., at Memorial Hall. Election of officers. Maude B. Mandexter, president. PERSONALS Miss Mabelle Cross of Shetland avenue and Mrs. Ruth A. Harris of Watt street have returned after a delightful visit in Columbus. They were the Thanksgiving guests of Attorney and Mrs. Wilbur E. King Mrs. Patricia Dickinson of E. Long street They attended the Wilberforce vs. West Virginia football game and the fraternity dance that night. Mr. L. H. Smith of Midland, Pa., was a business caller at the office this week. Miss Marjorie Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Thompson of Chauceyn street, was a week-end guest at the home of Miss Cora Vroom, 5234 Hillcrest street. Miss Hattie Bell of Elizabeth, Pa., was the house guest of Mrs. Pearl Jefferson and Miss Mary Jefferson of Washington, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Mackey M. Brown and Mrs. Mollie M. Smith of Monticello street, Homewood, were called to Fredericksburg, Va., due to the death of their brother, John H. Brown. Mr. Henry Carter of Fowllerville, N. Y., is visiting his granddaughter, Mrs. Verna White, of Hallet street Miss Lillian Crudup, of Chauctee, has returned home after an ex-Orders Plaza trip. Mister City Police of New York City accompanied her cousin upon her return, to be her house guest during the holidays. FIVE In loving memory, of our dear daughter who died December 18, 1919. Sadly, missed by her mother. Mrs. Anna E. Sparrow. Reymers CHOCOLATES Candies for Christmas One thing sure — the children are sure to demand candy on Christmas Morning. Why he satisfied with anything less than REYMER'S PURE WHOLE SOME CANDIES. Whether for the children or for your home or for the "BEST FRIEND" — the REYMER CHROCOLATES are unequal. AGENCIES EVERYWHERE If You Want Help, Telephone your wants to The Courier; Court 1832, classified ads 3c per word. eee [ATHLETICS AND AMUSEMENTS Beckwith Signs To Play With Homestead. Grays In 192. CHICAGO. STAR SIGNS AMOS HOKUM—Avd Now Te Doctor Has Aotor Ge sa i CONTRACT 10 APPEAR ' ESS mean io, > WITH GRAYS NEXT YEAR| |= ==y=—"1 agin i an poet of Kentucky, Beckwith Is One of Two 2: Players in Baseball to Have Knocked Ball “Over Left Field Fence at Redland Field. fC According to an announcement from the management lefithe Homestead Grays, John Beckwith, star player of thé “American. Giants, of Chicago, has signed a. cdyitract to play ‘with the Jocal team next season. &:. Beckwith, one of the greatest sluggers the game hag Peter: ‘known, and a star in every ‘department of the game, ganie fo terms with Manager Posey, of the Grays, after Gmonths of dickering, and last week sent,in a signed contract. (Hissalary, it is said, will be the highest ever offered a player ‘for jumping the-big leagues for an independent team. z ; Product of Kentucky :. ’ Beekwith, whose hitting has been the sensation of the Joe Siinet of Ieentucky, [the same Aecarprodact off Kentucky] the, same fate \which produced “Boots” Mec- lain, former Cleveland shortfielder and nomerous other diamond stars He received his pjeliminary edu: Aation In the sandlols of his home Gre, but while Uil'a, boy, moved ito’ Chicago, “where his hitting speed: ‘Hy became “town talk.” One eof Which admirers of Beckwith love tc Boote isd childish saying of ‘his, Srhen playing on one of the numer- Yous kid teame, hich used to infest ign-old ball park: behind the site SBhare, Schorling park now stands, hat “if. you fellows make me mad, T-won't hit the ball over the fence." Several years ago, Beckwith's “itting ability attracted the, atten- ion of “Uncle Joe” Green,-at. that ‘ime manager of the Chicazo Giants, cané-of the teams of the Negro Na- tional, Ieague. Beckwith played with ‘that team dering the season of 1921, ‘and appeared in Pittsburgh that Season, plaring agsinst the Key ftones, then managed by Dismukes, ‘who later took. up the managerial syeins of the A. B. C's. Ho appear- jet here in the rolo of shortstop and ‘played: a bang-up game, his hitting “Gnd fielding bordering on the sen- ‘eational, In one of the games here, he went Ga fhe. mound for Greeny and bis yorvelous speed, together with his Eatural baseball ‘sense, made him ard man'to hit. That marked the <béginning’ of Beckwith's short but ‘Bighly. colorful career. ae Joins-Rube’s Team “At the close of the regular 1921 ‘Beason, Beckwith became oe of the iost-sought-after players! in the Meague Managers saw his _pos- -sibilities, and sgveral clubs, it is ‘sald, wete dickering for his services, ‘but “Rude” Foster, manager of the American Gignts, had the “inside” ‘track, and landed Beckwith. In 1922 he played every position in the Giant ‘infield, displaying his ver- Bitility- and ability to fit into thc “Foster” system. busts, His Greatest Feat LSBeckwith was fist becoming one Lf the stars of colored baseball, but . W. H. SCROGGS of But- * isin ete wee Sate (“}-"Neutrono Prescription 99" i: gated hiss of rleumatisn alter ‘.Srerrthing else even a thangs “fot climate, failed, . i! 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Beckwith, when he bats from the right hand side of the plate pulls a bit. The pitcher, hoping to fool him, threw a fast ‘curve ball, Reckwith, falling away from the plate, took his bat ‘in one hand, swung ‘on the piteh, ‘and the ball sailed over the left ‘field fence.” his big bludgeon carried him to the forefront on Sunday, May 29, 1921. In a game between the Cincinnati Cubans and .the Chicago Giants, played on Redland ‘field, .Beckwith poled a drive over the left field wall ‘on the roof of a factory across the street. This was the first time ir the history of Redland field, built in 1913, that this feat had been ac- complished. Only one National league player has been able to dup- licate Beckwith’s marvelous clout. Beckwith was playing with the Chicago Giants at that time, ‘Last season Beckwith played -with the American Giants all rear, ap- pearing at first base, shoristop anc third base at various times through- out the campaign. Because of his hitting strength, he was unable te be kept aut of the lineup. Bats From Both Sides. Beckwith, still a youth in his earls twenties, bats from either: side of the plate. Powerful add with 4 keen batting eye, he lands on a ball with tremendous power. He is alsa an adept at laying the ball down and this, added to his wonderful speed on the paths, makes him a real threat. To Train dn Texas | Y je: . | | For 1924 Campaign CHICAGO, TIL, Dec. 20.—Immedi- ately aiter the close of the meeting of the Negro National League here last night Andrew “Rube” Foster announced to representatives of the press that ke had decided to, make Jan extensive training trip southward ‘this. coming spring that would ccelipse all other training tripe_at- tempted by a cclored “club.” This spring conditioning seige will cares ‘the clan of Foster through the most Important cities of the state of Texas. Foxter a Product of Lone-Star State Mr. Foster stated that ke decided on the trip after many prominent citizens of the state repeatedly’ in- sisted that he bring the famous Americar: Giants te Texas for tratn- ing next spring. Mr. Foster isa product: of the Tone Star. state, being born at Calvert. Texas. Citi zens all over the siate have planned a frand home coming on tke arrival of the American Giants’ Special at Dallas bearing the Chicago Club of £2 players and the: president of the Teague who nas built up the won- deriv] machine known as the Ameri- can Giants all over the world. The training trip will carry, the Giants to Datias, Houston, Galves- ton, Fort Worth, Waco, San_ Antonio and other eltics of Texas, The elul will leave abwut the tenth of March, Jmmediately aticr the return of Mr Poster from Het Springs, Ark, ihere he will go for a rest. Battling Siki Fights In Philly Christmas PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 20.— Battling: Siki ard Jack Taylor, who is said to have an impressive record in western rings, will meet in the Adelphia Arena on Christmas day, it has been announced: ‘The battle will be at catch-weights and 10 rounds to a decision. AMOS H OK. UM — And Now The Doctor Has Another Case SSS (a ee rn. DOC, aa ae | | IN OUR = Tovek TOME HOUSE BAN. WACOM A d a Sa) | q “TIME | SSS s E Sih eo ees [A a - Sa) I SaaS Joe Boukin Wins In Buénos Aires BUENOS: AIRES, Dee. 20..Joe Boukin, colored sparring partner for Luis Angel Firpo, Saturday night defeated Clement Saavedra, the Chilean heavyweight champion, who quit after the sixth round in a bout that was to have gone 15 rounds. | Doakes Chosen ; As Howard Grid ‘: Captain In 1924 Doneghy, Contee, Wil- liams, Priestley and Mel- ton to Be Lost by Gradu- | ation. WASHINGTON,’ D. C., Dec. 20. —A banquet was tendered the mem- bers of the Howard football squad ‘on Friday evening, December 14, in the university dining hall on the university campus by the university ‘administration in token of ‘its ap- pecan of the fine record made by the men who represented Howard on _the football gridiron. wkehs Stanley, Darien, president of the university, and Dr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer, were ‘present at the banquet to personal- Ty extend congratulations to Coach Youis L. Watson and the men ‘of the football squad. ‘Announcement was made of, the names of the members of ehg-squad ‘eho are to receive the university SH? this year, ‘They were: Charles J. Doneghy, Thomas J. Anderson, Ulysses S. Bagley, Theodore Black mon, Raymond Contee, Raymond ‘Doake, Haywood Johnson, Hough. Ton M.Kelley, Edgar Long, Laddie Melton, Samuel Peyton, Alfred C. Priostlgy, Vernon B. Smithy Georre . Williams, and George D. Curtis, Deeeh for the 10bseason. Following the announcement of the names of the letter men, they repaired from the banguet room to hold elketion of captain and man- ager fog the football team for the 1824 season. Doakes, the man who played such a sterling game for Howard curing the past season as leit tackle, was elected captain. Atherton Robinson, who served so Well as assistant manager, was named and elected as manager for The 1924 season, i “The squad will lose by graduation and otherwise this year: Doneghy, who successfully led the Howard team through a vietorious season for 1923; Contee, veteran half back; “Bull Dog” Williams, captain 1923 and star end; Priestley, whose work at center was most outstanling, and Melton, fullback. : ATLANTA, Ga., Decs 20.—After a sensational 12-round. draw with Boston George Robinson here on November 27, Manager Walk Miller whog handles “Tiger” Flowers, the sensational middleweight, of Georg- ia, feels that his fighter’s right hand is sufficiently mended to warrant his fulfilling “he contracts that were called of in“Mexico and Cuba. Ox New Year's day Flowers will meet either JeT Smith or Gordon MeCay at Jaurez, Mex. Sometime during the first part of January Manager Miller and Flowers vill embark for Havana, where the best ‘middleweight obtainable - will face Flower in a 12-round match, = * Gary Squad Closes Season GARY, W. Va, Dec. 20.—The Gary High ‘school football team closed their season here recently, with a record of four defeats, three victories and one tie score. Capt Wooidrut and Halfback Lipscomt were the outstanding players. | eee FS ree Se SS een IME (oe eee) fe) stel Soper ef Ee SA === ah = BURR pO Eastern Snapshots wa By W. Rollo Wilson Z Just now the big thing engaging sport followers is the edict ef. the chairman of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Committee banning mixed bouts. Mr. Rocap says that he does not deem it prudent at this time to permit them. Mr. Charles Fred White, another member, is just as positive in his support of such encounters, As tfis is written Mr. White is in the lead. be Friday night the Golden Gate A. A. in Philadelphia staged three mixed battles if one may list a clash between a Filipino and Negro as such. We are told that Director of Public Safety Cortelyou, who shortly goes into political oblivion, sent for Sirs. Bessie Prenty, the promoter, and told her he would not permit the program. Mrs. Prenty’s attorney, John Sparks, told Cortelyou that there was no such law on the statute books and that, if necessary, he would get an injunction against tlé police de- partment to restrain them from interfering. . ‘A detail of police was sent to the hall and when their captain was asked by Mr. White if he had orders to stop the fights answered in the negative and said he had been instructed to act as advised by. the com- missioner. ‘The battles went on. 7 7 Ina statement to the writer, Mr. Rocap said that he had promised Director Cortelyou that he‘would abide by all police regultions in force during the official’s tenure of office. Since mixed bouts were banned in Philadiphia he felt that the prohibition should be continued till January 7, when the new administration takes office. Philadelphia could not be discriminated in the matter, so it was necessary to make a blanket ruling for the entire state. ees . ‘The rest of the state has been enjoying mixed -boxing constantly. Therefore, we cannot see how Mr. Roof could change the regulations in 66 counties in order to keep effective 'an arbitrary decree in the sixty- seventh county. ie Sir Richard Lundy, mentee of the Bacharachs, and James “Nip” Winters, who almost left Hilldale to join the Homestead Grays, are in that dear Cuba to play the rest of the season, ‘They have hooked up with the Almendares clubs | Jimmy Miller of Harlem is our latest champion. This eye a student in Public School £9, won the P. S. A. L. 60-yard dash in the 110- pound class and broke the record for the distance. He breasted the tape in 7 1-5 seconds, one-fifth of a second less than the old record. In his last game of the season last Saturday, Fritz Pollard proved the hero of the affair. Playing quarter for Gilberton against Coaldale, he made a S4-yard run Soroush tackle to Coaldale's five-yard line. He then es Carl Beek over for the one touchdown of the game, which ended 710 0. Now that Harrisburg has been admitted to the Eastern League just stick a pin in our prediction that Oscar Charleston will be the manager there, vice Dick Pettus, whose health has failed him. 7 Before the mecting Colonel Strothers intimated to us that if he did not get the franchise he would drop out of baseball and if he did get it ke would have a real team. All of which sounds as if another raid on the Wasten League was to be the favorite winter sport of the Eastern boys. It\is written in the books that several huskies will be-measured for new uniforms over here ina few months. | oe 7 ¥ Louis Napoleon Santop, in his role as host of a-cabaret de luxe, says that he has enough to keep Kim busy for the winter and that he will play no ball in Cuba, California or Florida this off-season. Pedro Campo. Filipino, and Johnny Gardner fought 10 fast rounds to a draw at the Golden Gate A. A., Philly, last Friday. It bristled with blows that did little damage. Campo tired in the latter rounds and Gard- ner was enabled to get an even break .by his strong finished. Both weighed 132 pounds. In the initial number Jimmy Sansom, white, sent George Moran kick- ing in the first. \ ‘ Mike- Schultz, white, a nifty mitman, wore down Johnny Hayes in the semi-tinal and won the judges’ decision. | * Santg Clara is again leading the Cuban, League with 15-1682 Luque’s Havana Reds are second, 16—12—.571. Almendares tops Ma- riano, 423 to 346. Dave Brown and Holland are tied for the pitching lead; each has won four and dropped one. Luque has won seven and lost two. Old Man Mendez has ascended the mound twice and broken even. (Tune—“The Old Gray Mare”). Hubbard has dropped four and no wins. Cooper has annexed one out of three. Dibut, who goes to Cincinnati next spring, has a 2—2—.500 average. In batting our, American boys shape up like this: Marcelle, .349; Johnson, .343; Charleston, .317; Rojo, .317; Duncan, .305; Warfield, .299; Lloyd. .287; Thomas, .273; Wesley, .267. The others are below .250. Chet Thomas is still hitting home runs, getting one in a game re- cently which his fielding lost. ae ee Quaker City Joe Libby always goes big at the Shore. He is master of all the white boys down there. Last week he outpointed Ritz Walters in an eight-round go, making him look like a tyro all the way. Bobby Dobbs After Big Fighters; Wants Norfolk to Meet McCreary — _. *Sw pa eT PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dee, 20.—| ¢St, houses in the country, I thin! " 1 “~~~. |it the best chance I have ever hac Bobby Dots dean of the American|to get these bore together” Asha schoul of bexers, who was one of| whom he wished to get, the veterar the first to qualify for matchmaker,|Tubbed his perfectly smooth heac under the new Pennsylvania com-|nd smiled. “Well, the first two | mission, is planning to get all the want under our own management i: stars of the colored boxing firma-|Kid Norfolk and McCreary. Yor ment at the Prenty’s All-Star arena,|Sce Battling McCreary has wan ¢ 11th and Cutheyine street, this city.| decision over Norfolk in one of th “Bobby” knows the game from a to|cleverest battles ever staged in the z and has trainéd nearly all of the| East. Since then, Norfolk nas defeat boxers of the last half century. After] éd Siki, the French idol. A match be retiring from one of the most spee-| tween ‘them now would be one o tacular careers of the roped arena|the greatest attractions that ou this veteran of the game has xt iat| people could stage just now. T hav been elevated to a position that he|been in close touch with his man has long wished for—a promoter of| ger, Leo P. Flynn, and am all bu the game. In an interview, after| sure that he would favor the meet weathering the storm of protest| ing of these two boys. Too, and thi that came from his staging mixed|is most important, in all my caree bouts in Philadelphia, Bobby said,|I have never seen one of our ow “What I want to S is just this. You} tace stage o really big-bout. Ther mow I have been in the game for|too, we bave always had at l:as $5 years and it has always been my |half of the best boxers $f the coun ambition to stage our best boys in| try. Now is the time to remedy thi ‘our own arenas. Now that Madame|and to get a few big ones to kic Pretty bd eutated cis ef the lace dis under thule ons manneenedt” est houses in the country, I think it the best chance I have ever had fo, get these bors together.” Asked whom he wished to get, the veteran rubbed his perfectly smooth head and smiled. “Well, the first two I Want under our own management is Kid Norfolk and MeCrears. You see Battling McCreary has wan a decision over Norfolk in one of the cleverest battles ever staged in the East. Since then, Norfolk nas defeat- ed Siki, the French idol. A match be- tween ‘them now would be one of the. greatest attractions that our people could stage just now. T have en in close touch with his man- ager, Leo P. Flynn, and am all but sure that he would favor the meet- ing of these two boys. Too, and this is most important, in all my career T have never seen one of our own race stage a really big bout, Then, too, we have always had at least half of the best boxers $f the coun- try. 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M.en 1" + *" Goo sist Avcoue corner Liberty avenue (dntire Second Lee nares Po ee ae ra a Present Combination and Showing. in Recent Games, Relindles Hope of Triumph Over Coffey Club. With a decisive, clean-cut victory over the famed Knits of Cleveland, ©., the Loendi quintet has bridged the first barrier in their effort, to add still cther laurels to their list of achievements,” and with this purpose in view, a fighting, reju- Yenated, whirlwind team — the greatest floor team in. Loendi his- fory will stack up against the Cof- fey Club at Labor Temple Thurs- day night in the first game of the big series. Loendi this Year ig truly a won- der team, if their work in.the last few games_can be taken io mean anything. With a pair of speedy, phantom forwards in Pappy. Ricks and Specks Moton, men who rex semble streaks of lightning on the floor, men who are sure shots, and men’ who can travel “at fop Speed from the first whistle to the lasts with a fighting, aggresisve center and captain in Betts, and with two of the headiest guards in basket- ball in Young and Posey, indica- tions point to the “underdog” com- ing back and coming back "strong. ‘The game, always a local in- door classic, has grown in popu- larity every year, until now all that is necessary to insure a pack. ed house, with the S. R. 0. sign hanging out as early as 7:30-p. m., ig the announcement of the game, the place where it is to be played and the date. Famous Knits Swamped Playing, before n large crowd, despite the inclemency” of the weather, the Loendi club rose to superlative heights at the Labor ‘Temple floor last ‘Thurstay night, ranning roughshod over the Fa- mous Knits af Cleveland, O., and winning, 66-28. ‘The Knits, “making their first appearance in this city, brought along with them a formidable rec- gra; inclyding 42 straight wins Included in their list of victories were wins over the Celtics, world champions. : ice, Loendl team, spurred up. t high gear, quickly ‘solved the five- man offense.af-the visitors and with Ricks and Moton, aided by Bets, taking the initiative, quickly hoped oz into. the lead.’ At the end of five minutes of play, the score stood 13-2, Time was’ call- ‘ed out by the Knits while they Jattempted to collect themselves. But all to no avail. 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"At the end of the first quarter, Ioendi_ was ‘leading 20-6; at hali time they were leading 92-13; at the three-quarter mark the score stood 44-15, and when -time was finaly called the board read Loendi 65, Cleveland 28. . * Ricks led the scoring a 1 field goals and Moton, who was removed. five minutes before the end of the game, ran @ close sec- ‘ond with 10. Betts made 5, Posey 3, and Young, Shelton and Ed- wards one each. Bieler, with five field goals, and _Kuhar with -four, led the scoring for the visitors. ‘The tineup: s Loendi Cleveland Ricks .........F.......,. Kuhar Moton 220000 UR IT Bartel Betts 00 IG IIIIT Bieter Young | 0.0002 IGIIINII Fisher Posey ',....22-G@...s-0.i-5 Diehl Substitutions — Loendi, Shelijn for Moton,. Edwards for Young; Gleveland, G.” Fisher for Diehl. Field. Goals—Ricks 11, Moton. 10, Betts 5, Posey 3, Kuhar 4, Bieler 5, Shelton, Young. Edwards, Fish- er. Referee—Buck Snyder. By i etn | SS pes eo “Y” Geis Bi Ty Good Siar, Wins From Schsiasties The Ys Me C. 4. steted this 1993094 season aft!" cha, EE, a 301s vietorn) vr Se dae stepping North Sos scouts The fame was tees de dais from start to “fini”. iterate of the 12 “Y"-mein cr tie cor goes chance to get fies the. same acd Rave a goo sess «” vem Lewis and Henry. 20> cto “Yad J, Williams ate Alle: for the Nora Siders, starred. The preliminary ware detweea Morgan Comonusity = oly Cross Juniors ended in a iS2t win feet Community House jis ss. YMCA. N.S. Scllaaes Beavis oo eo seco ass sgneen Lee Wrehehee 000008000 Ame Henry Sone. Factara Bums “7.000006 2 Wilkes Boswell 2000.00.G0 0077 Bitar Philadelphia Flashes. * Defeat Brooklyn, 3428 PHILADELPHIA Ps. Dee, 20— ‘The Philadelphia Flashes baskets] team won its fifth straight came? the season by defeating Lrooklyn A. C. here Friday 2105. Body Suspends Law Prohibiting Mixed Bout SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1923 Boxing Commission Makes Error In Airing Color Line Argument Ridge Ave. $110, $220, Scotts on sale Mair Office, 1829 Ridge Ave. Davis, 216, Davis, 1211 North St. Dabney's, 134 and Fairbanks Ave. ction Result of Protest By Charles White orney - General. A sks time to Study Issue—To Meet Again in 10 Days. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. - At a special meeting of Pennsylvania State Ath- Commission here today, law prohibiting mixed which went into effect week and created a storm itter criticism, was sus- sued. request of Attorney Gen- Rodruff, who was called on to the issue following the ve- test protest of Charles Fred rce member of the commis- that body decided to suspend nings temporarily regarding bones until the department of shall discuss the ruling in honey General Woodruff will be the members of the commission on the next ten days when all legal angles of the controversy be thoroughly discussed and held for the suggestion of the commission to be given to Charles Freed, a member of the commission whose decided stand againstman Recap and Havey J. of Pittsburgh, brought the petition to the fore.amy Ran of McKeepson, Pa., suspended for 30 days, dating December 13, 1923, for stalling taxiing bout at McKeepson, Pa., and forwarded to the state court. The commission placed on record as upholding the corporations and 'individuals arrested in the Amateur Athletic will be exempt from taking license as promoters and are exempt from paying the state taxing and showing. shows. hereafter will not be able to act as referee and answer at the same time. leap theater or place of amusees professional bxing or exams as part of the show they take out a license or furnish for $1,000 to the commission. must examine all content By REGIS M. WELSH (In the Pittsburgh Post) that knows no color. That has been an axiom of the game, before it is hard to see just what urged the newly, organized and smoothly functioning state the commission to rush headlong to conspiracy which may be the reason for the termination of the attorney general down on the question of the beats. Regardless of the vera of the state attorney, trouble and to come from an argument, had the situation been hampered, never would have been outside the council rooms. Is now, if the beats are peril, will show that the commission split in its opinion and on her hand, should the disputed case be decided there, there will be the end of argument from source of which this one has stated. the color line had been drawn sports years ago, the pages and this today would be shy such as George Dixon, Joe Gans, "Langford, Major Taylor, and Drew, Harry Lourdin, Pollard, Fred Slater and others which, regardless of their coi- stamps them as exponents the branches in which they par- ticipated and against whom, ruling as one anticipated would wear a hardship on sport in real. There has only been one outer, possibly two, Jack John- and Jack Blackburn, whose per- sonal contact has been such as to mediate the drawing of a color And both of these have served sentence. There is no be a color line, lat of all colors; brown, Mongolian, other shades which slowly but Causes Suspension Of Law Prohibiting Mixed Bouts in Penna. C Race member of the State Boxing Commission whose spirited protest led to suspension of law prohibiting mixed bouts. an ts within three hours before the contest at each show. The commission must be notified one week in advance by promoters who intend to give a show. All announcers must get the referee's decision first and the judges' verdict on paper and he must not reveal the referee's decision to the judges prior to the public announcement. The commission will stand behind all referees and judges who perform their duty in a satisfactory manner. The commission is now moving toward the goal to appoint all referees and judges. All fines by the commission must be turned in to the office of the commission so that a proper record of the same can be made. From this date all promoters must furnish the commission with the seating capacity of their club houses. Chairman William H. Rocap of Philadelphia, Havey J. Boyle of Pittsburgh and Charles Fred White of Philadelphia were present at today's session with Secretary Robert A. Young. No Siki-Flowers Bout ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 20. Promoter Walk Miller has just received a reply to his offer to Battleing Siki for a 12-round match against Tiger Flowers. Manager Levy, Siki's guardian, turned down a big guarantee with a liberal share of the receipts. surely have been working their way into the American sport field. Just why the commission jumped into this maclostrom of argument is hard to see. Some fight clubs have been operating for years and never yet have had to contend with such a question. Never has the more recent Hudson Square Garden had a fight against Square Garden has never yet reached the point of matching a black and a white boxer. Just where the commission expects to get from the argument is hard to be seen; just why they should have carried the point as far as they have comes foolhardy. Probably overreseal the commission's motive. The Pennsylvania sport code the leader of its kind and to thresh such questions out publicly, has been the motive which inspired the argument. But color is one question which never can be argued to the satisfaction of all concerned. And in bringing the thing out in the way it has, when it could have been just as easily left to the judgment of individual promoters without baiting the question, seems to have been the first grave error of the commission, and one from which it will not recover in a hurry, regardless of the opinion anticipated today. Delegated Committee Picks All C.I.A.A.Eleven The balance of the voting, by points, follows: Ends—Corrothers, Union; Brown, V. N. I.; dox. St. Paul; Byrd, St. Paul; Chambers, Shaw; Ruffin, Hampton; Ross, Virginia Normal. Tackles—Blackwell, St. Paul; Gill, Shaw; T mal; Smith, Howard; Jordan, Virginia Semina Coleman, St. Paul. Guarls—Poindexter, Lincoln; Boykin, St. Paul Farrel, Virginia Normal; Creary, Hampton; Card kins. Center—Barksdale, Union; Pendle, Hampton Smith, Virginia Normal. Quarterback—Derrit, Union; Jacobs, Hampton Seminary; Mitchell, Shaw; Blackman, Howard. Hawkbacks—Boffman, Union; Epps, Virginia Paul; Conti, Damard; Tyler, Virginia Semina Normal; Shields, Union; Pentress, Union; Card Lincoln; Collins, St. Paul. Ends—Corrothers, Union; Brown, V. N. I.; Long, Howard; Maddox, St. Paul; Byrd, St. Paul; Chambers, Shaw; W. A. Smith, Union; Ruff, Hampton; Ross, Virginia Normal. Tackles—Blackwell, St. Paul; Gill, Shaw; Turner, Virginia Normal; Smith, Howard; Jordan, Virginia Seminary; Merritt, Union; Coleman, St. Paul. Virginias—Polindexter, Lincoln; Boykin, St. Paul; Brown, Seminary; Farrel, Virginia Normal; Creary, Hampton; Carter, Lincoln; Thompson. Center—Barksdale, Union; Pendle, Hampton; Stewart, Shaw; Smith, Virginia Normal. Quarterback—Derritt, Union; Jacobs, Hampton; Winner, Virginia Seminary; Mitchell, Shaw; Blackman, Howard. Halfbacks—Boffman, Union; Epss, Virginia Normal; Walker, St. Paul; Contee, Howard; Tyler, Virginia Seminary; Brown, Virginia Normal; Shields, Union; Fentress, Union; Cardoza, Hampton; Lee, Lincoln; Collins, St. Paul. The committee of the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic association composed of Messrs. H. D. Martin, L. L. Watson, T. L. Purveyear and J. H. Lawnce, appointed to name the C. I. A. A. champions of 1923 and to select the official mythical eleven of the association and 18 of the leaders. Virginia Union university football reason of the fact that they played five association games and won all of them, thereby establishing a great record for the Panther eleven. In the further rating of the teams, Howard, with three wins and one tie, ranks second; Hampton, with four wins and two losses, gets third. Lineinol, St. Paul and Va. Normal, all had successful seasons, winning the majority of their games. Virginia Union football losses and Shaw university with five, were not as successful, but had many star performers and promising players. The committee realizes that in this, the first time the association, as a body, has undertaken to pick an all-star team, much criticism is Va. Union U Squad Officia 1923 C.I.A.A. Va. Union University Grid Squad Officially Awarded 1923 C.I.A.A. Championship BY CHESTER L. WASHINGTON RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 20.—The powerful Virginia Union university football aggregation has been of ficially awarded the C. I. W. championship and established an epoch in the association's gridron history by producing one of the greatest defensive football eleven ever seen in action on a gridron. Under the tutelage of the aggressive and resourceful mentor, H. D. Martin, Va. Union university has come into the football limelight and has tucked away to her credit two keenly-contested championships in three seasons and one second-highest honor. Although the splendid Panther machine lost two of its most important players and players welted together, the team which was not scored on until the last clash of the season, when the Hamilton Seasider invaded WINTER'S BLAST WINTER'S AND SUMMER ECHOES BLAST By William Dismukes The most noticeable strengthened position of teams, in the Negro National League during the past season was in the catching department, both of Milwaukee, Williams of Kansas City, Daniels of Detroit and Burnett of Indianapolis proving a quarter of Young Wind-Paddists combined catching skill to cope with some of our best. Roth, although not very dangerous at hat, possesses so much combined catching skill that Rube most likely will not him for the American Giants the coming season. Manager Petway of the Detroit Stars, a catcher himself, has developed Daniels to a point where he, Daniels, is given the burden of catching most of the games during the season's play. Williams of Kansas City and Burnett of Indianapolis are practically of the same type, both are fast, good receivers with true arms. The clubs have always boasted exceptional players at short and the past season showed no falling off at this particular position. With the slowing up of McAdoo of St. Louis and Grant of Chicago there was a great falling off in the play around first base, a position usually held down in faultless style. At present Hawkins of Kansas City brown, V. N. I.; Long, Howard; Mad- ambers, Shaw; W. A. Smith, Union; Normal; Gill, Shaw; Turner, Virginia Nor- Virginia Seminary; Merritt, Union; Boykin, St. Paul; Brown, Seminary; Hampton; Carter, Lincoln; Thompson- Pendle, Hampton; Stewart, Shaw; Jacobs, Hampton; Winber, Virginia man, Howard. Epps, Virginia Normal; Walker, St. Virginia Seminary; Brown, Virginia s, Union; Cardoza, Hampton; Lee, probable, but feel that due to the co-operation, assistance and balloting of the judgment of highly com- municials, scribes and coaches who have seen all the teams in action, much of this criticism will be avoided. Prior to discussing the players composing the first eleven, a word of explanation as to the system of election is adversible. Each coach of the association, has named the ing officials and sport writers were asked to submit to the committee their choice of a first and second all-C. I. A. A. team. Then, in tabulating players, a system of scoring similar to a track meet was used; each player chosen for first team points; for second team three points; and for honorable mention one point. Practically every selection included on the first team Doneghy, of Howard; Miller, of Union, station of Lincoln, and Coleman of Hamilton. The outstanding favorite was Doneghy, of Howard, with 80 points, which entitled him to the captaincy of the first eleven. University Gridally Awarded Championship Hovey stadium, made on touchdown, but sucumber to a wonderful comeback on the part of the formidable Panther. Win All Association Games Va. Sem. and Col., Shaw Univ. Va. Normal, St. Paul and Hampton, all massive obstacles in the Pan- ther's mighty march to the chari- mpishment, were trapped over by the storm that the raucous unce- ount effort to win the season's mount honors. Union has met and has always been ready to meet the best in the association to vie in keen but clean competition for sup- remacy and this season's schedule was marked with a superb brand of clean-cut football, featuring a defens- ive system seldom if ever rivalled by an association eleven. Their Record Va. Sem. 0, Union 24; Shaw 0, Union 6; Va. N, 1. O. 0, Union 6; St. Paul 0, Union 6; Hampton 6, Union 7. SUMMER ECHOES is about the class of the league, with no promising youngsters showing their right to challenge. With half and sometimes two-thirds of the outs, going to the first baseman, during a game, its necessary that a consistent performer hold this all-important position. The team must secure its session without any burden being consummated, as was predicted, and unless the club owners get together before the next meeting, early next spring, club owners who are seeking reorganizing, through trades, may find it necessary to do so through combing the bushes and developing the needed material. Sam Crawford, who was replaced by Mendez as manager of Kansas City early last season, comes back to the league the coming season as pilot of the Birmingham Black Barons, the newly admitted team in the league. Crawford's failure at Kansas City, as we are led to believe, was not due to any lack of not knowing how to handle a club, but rebellion on the part of some of his star performers. With Crawford at the helm, Birmingham will bid strong for a high standing in the league race by the time October rolls around. THE PITTSBURGH COURIER VUU 1921 Reading from left to right, bottom row—W. A. Smith, W. J. Smith, F entress, Barksdale, Martin, Houston and Carrothers. Second row—Shields, Boffman, Merritt, Miller, Lightfoot, Brooks and Derritt, Third row—J. A. Jackson, Plits, C. J. Smith, W. Derritt, Pierce, Edgar and Morton. Four row—Lee, trainer; McDonald, J. C. Jackson, Stewart, Jigectg, Gregory, a assistant coach, and H. D. Martin, coach. Colored Athletes Have Reached Apex In Many Lines Of Sport Endeavor Boxers, Runners and Football Players Achieve Great Success in Competitive Field — Michigan College Has Track Star. By Sam Greene. DETROIT, Dec. 20. Although restricted by prejudice and always outnumbered in competitive lists, the American Negro has achieved individual athletic records that challenge emulation. In boxing, football, on track and field he has placed his stamp indelibly. He is not yet known in golf and tennis tournaments, while an unwritten law is the only thing that keeps him from reaching the top in organized baseball. Almost any follower of the diamond recall off-hand some race ball player of major league ability, kept in the background because of his color. Of all sports the Negro gains his greatest eminence in boxing. Joe Gans, the "old master," whose memory is still the fetish of countless boxing followers; Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion of the world; Peter Jackson, heavyweight of an earlier period, whose dark knuckles are on his heyday and George Dixon, one-time bantamweight and flyweight titleholder, are notable instances of Senegambian success in the ring, not to mention Joe Walcott, Sam Langford, Joe Jeannette, Battling Siki, Harry Wills and others. About Molineaux. If you would go further into history research work will reveal Tom Molineaux, the first American Negro to attain prominence in the boxing game. As early as 1910 the boxing mascot was Tom Cribb the English champion for crown. Beaten in his first effort, Molineaux came back a year later and made a second futile attempt to overthrow the English monarch. Or, if you would prefer an example of the present day, there is Harry Wills, the silent stedevore from "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans." At this moment Wills is so close to the heavyweight top that the William Muldoon, chairman of the Wills boxing commission, will not count against him, and Jack Dempsey. Many competent judges of f. t. talent regard Wills as the most formidable of Dempsey's recognized challengers. It also was a Negro, Leo Patterson, of Joplin, Mo., who won the lightweight championship of the A. E. F. at the interalled games in Paris. The Negro race further must be combined with the singular rise of Battlingman who lost the world's training, training with the immortals of his profession. But you cannot take away from him the distinction of having once been a world champion. Two Negroes are on Walter Camp's All-American football lists. Robeson, the 200-pound Rutgers Georges Carpenter in one of the most impressive upsets on record. Sikh, because of his light-heavyweight championship, Mike McTigue after taking it from star, was picked by the noted critic at the conclusion of the 1918 season as one of the two greatest ends in collegiate ranks. Two years before Fritz Pollard of Brown University played on Camp's select roster by dint of brilliant service in the backfield. Va. Union's Squad, 1923 C. I. A. A. Champions Duke Slater, who finished at Iowa along with Aubrey and Glenn Devine, was considered for similar reward, and did land on Camp's honor roll. At Iowa Slater was and is given credit for much of the splendid ground gaining by Aubrey Devine, a choice for the All-American. He also overlooked while praise is lavished upon the spectacular back, whose work in the open is more easy to follow. Holds World Record. His eligibility for many college athletic teams has given the Negro a chance that he has not ignored. He has scored well in track and field. Some of his feats still defy his challengers. For instance, New Gordin of Harvard-holds the world's broad jump record, 25 feet 3 inches. Howard P. Drew, a Negro, shares with Arthur Duffy, Dan Kelley, Charles Paddock and a few others the world's record for the 100-yard dash, 9 3-5 seconds. To prove that his part is no fluke, Drew has raced the century distance at the same clip in three different meets. Clyde Gilbert, another Negro entry, has turned the distance in 9.4-5 seconds. Lest we get the habit of looking in faraway fields for the noteworthy Negro performers, there is DeHart Hobson, at the University of Michigan. He is the outstanding point makers in the Shake and Blue track team. In the Basket Ten indoor meet at Chicago a week earlier, the Western Conference record for the 50-yard dash. His work flashed also in the Illinois relays at Urbana two weeks earlier. Another notable Negro athlete is Sol Butler, who was a scintillating member of America's last Olympic team—a spinner and jumper of excellence. Butler, you also will recall, took part in the interalled contests with the expeditionary forces. Along with some other athletes he made such an impression on King Nicholas of Montenegro that he was decorated with high Montenegrin honors. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22. — The Golden Gate A. A. announces an attractive card of mixed bouts for Christmas day to act as dessert for the big turkey dinner. The final will bring together the little New York Cohen, and Charley Ray, of this city, Cohen is a big favorite here. Bennie Lopez, the Spanish phenom, and Jerry Hayes will meet in the semi-final with George Reynolds and Kid Murray doing their stuff in the third bout. Bennie Kramer preliminaries and Bennie Kramer against Kid Coltman and Sailor Johnson paired with Leo Patterson. Panama Joe Gans Outclasses Fagin NEW YORK, Dec. 20. — Panama Joe Gans easily outclassed Irish Fagin, of New York, in the feature bout of 12 rounds at the Commonwealth Sports Club Tuesday night and was awarded the victory. In the eighth round, the referee halted the proceedings to save Fagin from further punishment. Gans weighed 153½ and Fagin 151 pounds. Ship Bouts JOHN B. STETSON HATS These Shapes In All-Colors Can Be Ordered by Mail BUFFALO, N. Y., Dec. 20—The Sloan A. A. floor five was decisively defeated here last week by the strong St. Philips aggregation 57-13 in a game featured by the brilliant playing of the winners. The lineup: St. Philips Sloan A. G. N. Jackson F. Frogas McKee F. Peanuts Robinson C. Sommerfield Smith G. Connelly Moore G. Picciano Substitutions—For St. Philips: Mitchell for Smith C. Jackson for N. Jackson. Morgan College to Be Represented on Grid BALTIMORE, Md., Dec. 20. According to a report from the office of President Spencer, Morgan College, of this city will be represented on the gridiron next season with a strong eleven. A capable athletic director is now being s.ught. CHRONIC & DISEASES C & NERVOUS USES TREATED CHRONIC & NERVOUS DISEASES TREATED If you have failed to obtain a cure for your Alliment, "Don't Give Up." Call and be ex- amined FREE and get out opinion and advice. We have many years of experience and practice of Medicine and Surgery in treating Nervous and Chronic Diseases. 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Those who have seen Miller and Lyles in *Runnin' Wild* and have heard the gales of laughter that threw them, undoubtedly would never believe that this team could ever have dreamed of being anything else but what they are—laugh producers. At The Lincoln A thrilly riot of fun, a knock-out comedy drama in five reels, that's different, featuring an all-star colored cast, entitled "HIS Great Chance," is the movie slated for the week beginning December 24 at the New Lincoln Theater, 2424 Wylie avenue. The film is a Ben Strasser production, five reels of dramatic comedy, with Sandy Burns and Bobbie Smart playing the leading role backed by a hevy of famous artists, among whom are Tim and Gertrude Moore, Fred Hart, Fanetta Burns, Walter Long, Mark Slater and Sam Russell. Pittsburghers no doubt will remember the Homesteader, which played to packed houses three years ago at the Victoria. Not since that time has there been to a local theater a Negro production: This theater is endeavoring to bring to colored films. Go out and learn character of your Theda Baras, Gloria Swanson, Mary Pickfords, Norma Talmadges, Charles, Murrays, Harry Myers, Carl Laemmels and Charlie Chaplins. Compare them with your favorites and see if they do not measure up. Don't miss this riot of laughter and pathos. All next week at the New Lincoln. At The Temple Don't miss the gala affair Christmas Day at the Temple Casino featuring sixteen Serenaders. and 12 Royal Synagogue performers and announcement that there will be dancing continuously until the wye hours of the morn. To the first one hundred patrons entering the Casino will be given handsome souvenirs, compliments of the season. You and yours are invited to come out into the garden of mirth. American Negro Academy To Hold Annual Meeting WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 — The twenty-seventh annual meeting of the American Negro Academy will be held here December 27 and 28, at the Cleveland community center, Eighth and Tea streets. Northwest, President Arthur A. Schomburg of Brooklyn, N. Y., will preside. The principal speaker will be Prof. Alain LeRoy Locke of Howard University, who was present at Luxor, Egypt, during the recent opening of the tomb of Tutankhamen, as a representative of the African Society of Historical Research of Yonkers, N. Y. Other speeches and papers will be "Radial Outlook from a World Point of View," annual address by the present, as they have been portrayed in representative American Art—Sculpture and Painting" (illustrated by Jantern slides) by Freeman H. M. Murray; and "The Military Career of Col. Charles Young" by Capt. Frank R. Steward of Pittsburgh. The Academy was organized March 5, 1879, by Rev. Alexander Crummel. Its objects are: the promotion of literature, science and art; the culture of a form of intellectual taste, the fostering of higher education; the publication of scholarly works; the defense of the Negro against vicious assault. The present officers are Arthur Schomburg, president; J. R. Clifford, Charles D. Martin, L. Z. Johnson, Thomas M. France, vice presidents; Thomas M. France, vice presidents; T. Montgomery Gregory, secretary; T. Montgomery Gregory, librarian; Lafayette M. Hershaw, treasurer; John W. Cromwell, Kelly Miller, A. L. Locke, F. H. M. Murray and John E. Bruce, executive committee; Robert A. Pelham, corresponding secretary. THE PTTTSBURGH COURIER A Knockout Drama in Five Reels—Something that is Different LODGE AND FRATERNAL NOTES LODGE AND FRATERNAL NOTES The one hundred and eighth annual communication, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, F. and A. M., of Pennsylvania. Clarence C. 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'Send your order today and records will get to you in time for Christmas.' ELMORE THEATRE Thrown to the Lions Cap for Life close the fire Block Furnace WILLIAM FOX presents The ELEVENTH HOUR A LINCOLN J. CARTER A LINCOLN J. CARTER Up-to-the-minute Melodrama of Love and Pirates with CHARLES JONES ~ SHIRLEY MASON BERNARD J. DURNING Production ~ Scarriby LOUIS SHEFFIELD An American Pirate Story Seating capacity 1000 people Admission 22c Children 10c By A. B. RICE Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, tells of Masons' most successful year. The one hundred and eighth communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, F. and A. M., of the state of Pennsylvania, convened at the Masonic Temple, 409 S. 11th street, Philadelphi, Ila, Penna., Monday, Tuesday, December 11th, the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Clarence C. Kittrell presiding. On Monday, the reports of 112 Lodges throughout the state were read, showing over 10,000 Master Masons in the state. The Grand Master made his annual address, saying in part: "Never in the history of Free Masonry in our State have we had so much to encourage a. d. strengthen us in our work. Let us look back upon the past and learn how difficulties and trials were bravely overcome. Let us stand by one another—give encouragement and strength to one another by your presence and personal interest, whether few or many—prepare work and bear up the burden, the presence of all will illenken the task, and lighten the burden. My object is to give you a bit of council of what Free Masonry means to us. These duties. if faithfully performed, will regenerate the world—vice will disappear, war cease, hatred, discord and envy no longer curse and afflict mankind, and universal peace and goodwill to all will prevail among men, but fill with joy the hearts of the angels in Heaven." "The Supreme Architect of the Universe has seen fit to call from labor to reward brother Masons of the different 'odges in the state, to participate in the Grand Lodge above from which no travelers return. May they serve there as they did here with the same fidelity and zeal. We have indeed walked over the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Our Queenly wives have been pitched to the minor key, the familiar voices have been silent, and their faithful wise council has been missed; yet, with all their patient efforts and good seed sown by them i. the past, have borne their fruit and the year have been crowned with goodness to us. They are missed from their place in the kingdom and fraternity which they served, from the citie, in which they were represented. The address of the Grand Master is to be continued in the next issue of this paper. On Tuesday, after deliberations, the following officers were re-elected: M. W. Grand Master, Bro. Clarence C. Kittrell, No. 68; R. W. D. Grand Master, Bro. William C Butler, No. 59; R. W. G. Senior Warden, Bro. James R. Williams, No. 65; FEATURING Necrology. R. W. G. Junior Warden, Bro. Milton N. White, No. 37. R. W. Grand Treasurer, Bro. Howard D. Gould, No. 48. R. W. Grand Secretary, Bro. John S. Watson. No. 74; R. W. Assistant Grand Secretary, Bro. J. Henry Sellers. No. 55. At the regular meeting of Jericho Lodge No. 20, F. & A. M., on Friday night, December 14, the following officers were installed for the ensuing year: Worshipful Master, Bro. William H. Jones; Senior Warden, Bro. Jeremiah Jeremiah Junior Warden, Bro. William H. Watson; Secretary, Bro. Henry Walker; Treasurer, Bro. William F. West. Other officers to be appointed and installed at January meeting. Watch these notes for further information concerning Grand Lodge. The Pythians of this State are anxious to know as to the condition of our Grand Chancelor, B. G. Collier, who it is reported is quite ill at his home in Philadelphia, Pa.—also hope that his illness is not so serious as has been reported from his home city. Notice to the Brigade General Colonels, Majors and Officers of the K. of P.s—Owing to a delay in getting out the letters in the interest of the fund for our beloved brother, Gen. G. A. Nevill, the same will be sent out this week; but that Pythian Knight as well as Sir Knights and Courts of Calanthe will assist. At a regular meeting of North Side Lodge No. 124, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: Chas. Johnson, Exalted Ruler; Jas. Howard, Esteemed Leading Knight; Jas. Washington, Esteemed Lecturing Knight; W. Dorssey, Esteemed Loyal J. W. Hall, Financial; J. Esquire; J. W. Harris, Financial; C. E. Ward, Treasurer; J. W. Frazier, Recording Secretary; Charles Yearly, Bennett B. Slade, Jas. R. Peck, Harry Payne and J. W. "Kid" Miller, Trustees. Headquarters Uniform Rank, K. of P.'s No. 2, A. G. O. Series, 1923-25. 1. (a) Pursuant to Rulings and Regulations, all Brigadier Generals and officers commanding jurisdictions and companies will order an election of all elective company officers in their respective companies at the first meeting of the company in the month of January, 1923. Immediately following the election, the captain shall require the Recorder and Treasurer to give bond in, a surety company — said bonds to be for not less than One Hundred ($100.00) dollars for each officer bonded, and the same to be paid for by the company. (a) With each company report three dollars ($2.00) Supreme Lodge Tax, one dollar ($1.00) for each officer's commission, and three dollars for six non-commissioned warrants, viz: First Ser- Centre Avenue near Soho St. The Hill's Finest Movie House Thursday and Friday December 27 and 28th 'In Search of a Thrill' From the Story "The Spirit of the Road" Featuring VIOLA DANA SPECIAL FEATURE When Odds Are Even A Romantic Story of Two Rival Mining Companies By WM. RUSSELL A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year To All SATURDAY, DECEMBER d Players LINCO THEATRE 2424 Wylie Ave A Riot of Laughter and Pathos RT Week Com Special Matinee C Special Matinee Christmas Day. Starts 2 P.M. geant, Guard, Sentinel, Recorder, Treasurer and Quartermaster, to which shall be added twenty-five cents for the non-compromised warrant of each Corporal appointment which reads as follows: "A Corporal for each seven Sir Knights to be appointed by the Company Commander and may be removed by him for cause or for the benefit of the drill or discipline of the company." Company Commanders will cause all Company officers and non-commissioned officers to pay their commissions and warrants immediately following their election or appointment. MY CIRCULAR LETTER FOUR YEARS Companies which have not secured the new ritual, in use during the past six years, should do so at once. A complete set of six (6) costs three dollars ($3), providing the company returns the old rituals to the adjunctant's office. The new paraphernalia required to confer the uniform rank degree can be secured and should be. Send all orders to the major general's office, 3300 State street, Chicago, Ill. Now, really, have you a well equipped company? Has your company secured the new ritual, and are you conferring the degree with the new paraphernalia called for in the new ritual? If not, you are not equipped to do the work. Has your company selected a good captain and two fairly good lieutenants? If not you are poorly equipped and should make a change. January Has a set of books, financial books to enter dues and payments in and an order on treasurer books to properly issue voucher for the paying of your money. If not you are sadly equipped and seriously in need of these books. See that they are secured at once. Have the CLASSIFIED REGI' ERED NURSE—Mrs. Carrie E. Newsome, 161 Winslow St. Pit' surgh, Pa., Central Register. phone Hillard 4709, residence phone Hillard 4455-M. MARRY Magazine-containing photos and descriptions of colored ladies, and gentlemen seeking lifemates. 25c. Dixie Correspondence Club, Yazoo City, Miss. WANTED few men or women to sell and collect insurance. Fine proposition to the right party. Columbia Protective Association. J. W Lemon, superintendent 2201' Wylie avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Phone Grant 2103-R. BE A DETECTIVE-$50-$10 weekly, travel over world; experience unnecessary. American Detective Agency, 1032 Columbia, St. Louis. AESTHAL HERB SPECIALIST. Con ASTRAL HERB SPECIALIST—Can cure any kind of ailments by your star under which you were born Madam Skinner, 107 Oxford Ave. Jersey City, N. J. Telephone 2573 Berger. FOR SALE - 1923 ton Ford truck with contract. $350.00. Call evenings. Schenley 3780-R. Wm. G. Yancey. CHICK I want you. Cleveland General Delivery. Your Babo. MASONS, EASTERN STARS, What 40 cents will bring you from Chicago. Three months subscription to the live, interesting, fraternal monthly One year $1.50. National Fraternal Review, 428 E. 35th St., Chicago. CHRONIC AND NERVOUS DISEASES TREATED—Dr. Emmett F. Davis, Chiropractor, $238 Ellsworth Ave. Phone Schenley 3157. FOR SALE $2,200 - William C. Knabe Electric Reproducing Player Piano. Very fine tone. In perfect condition. Price for quick sale $650. No finer piano made.erms satisfactory. Phone or write A.B. Rice, 5221 Broad Street, E.E., or Highland 2206-W, or call Courier Office, 518 Fourth Avenue. WANT to correspond with refined middle aged woman of Christian character in view of matrimony. I am 5 feet 4 inches tall, brown skinned and 57 years old. Own my own home and am a Christian-Nicholas Parker, Richwood, Ohio.-BUSINESS WOMAN of good char- FOR RENT—Furnished rooms for married couple or men. All modern conveniences. Call Franklin 6035-M. FOR RENT—Three or four rooms, second floor; all conveniences. Phone Lafayette 1641 J. FOR RENT — Two unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping; in room 1 give references; family "without children preferred" Call Hill 7693 J. officers and members of your company secured a copy of our annual, the collar of their uniform and the ornament for their cover. If you are not equipped in accordance with the regulations and it is fault. Have you attended the company meeting? Are you found on the bank? not you will need your company equipped with business sense as a result of your institution's disinterestness. Have you application card on your secured a member in the last years, and do you one another company lives on you? If not, equipment will do any good, even in heaven. Good on no good anywhere. To these questions many of us can answer, and if thirds of our company members would answer in some real interest and a company meeting coupled with some field work would register 2,000 work and officers within the next two months. If we can increase years from a company's guard more than twenty thousand am sure we can make the two five thousand in the next years. Will you help us? We can need them in our care that our boys are in war. Enlist them in our care need them and they need them without you, then the best material you can see Sir knights and company men each secure one new member thereby double the membership of your company. Colonels brigadier generals add at least new companies in each of your departments and states and I will be far in the lead, let us make a distance greater between us and nearest competition. By a quick, practical method, shortage of barbers. Big maker. Write Colored Barber 1902 South St. Philadelphia, Pa. FOR RENT—Two furnished on first floor for light house- ing 1240 Grotto Street, East End. FOR RENT—Furnished room couple or men; private for conveniences. Schenley $70-R SALESMEN WANTED High class salesmen to rep- us in every section, to sell lo- gth class allotment. Property- located and has been endorsed the Miniister Alliance. Price $100 to $500, on monthly plan. If you are interested in people getting a square deal buying at the right price here opportunity for you to make a friend. People Realty Co. North Hazard street, Youngstown ARE you undeceived, in kind or happy? Write a message, in confidentiality. Go to Mother, "The Little Woman," America's illustrious vise. Make reports freely for in motion advice, assistance in matters troubling you. Her cooperative work helps you visualize purity, success, health and business. Business successes, promotions, influence, and skillful undertakings of dangerous undertakings, power to save love, confidence and esteem of you desire—and many other things you have wished and proved for be attained. Do not wait until we overtakes you; write this ed woman immediately, GRACE LONG, MIAMI, FLA. WANTED—Colored men to apply for sleeping car and train and Experience unnecessary. Tation furnished. Write R. Rept. Supt. St. Louis Mo. Forty More Agents Wanted By an old-established land ment company to sell our five-acre farmland in Philadelphia and Atlantic City commissions to live five, if not six, years. We can earn from $100.00 per week. Many of representatives are making References and last occasion quired. For more information to Mizpah Land Improvement 1003 N. 7th St., Philadelphia. WOULD LIKE to correspond refined woman between the 25 and 30 years. Prefer can drive child. No objection child. Am independent and 400 acres of land, home and Will furnish all references for. W. M. Thorp, Box St. Cliff, Col. AGENTS 18 beautiful patterns Knit Ties, 120% commission deliver. Write for free Dept. 1115, The Lexington Lexington, Kentucky. -FEATUR E ’ | _ ‘Bisburghw Courier ‘SE WTURDAY, DECEMBER. 22: ' 1923 olidge Speaks cen Re cee cae ye cae oe ig : D rhe Brown Girl” ) . —. A Journalism co EY Flovd J. Calvin | uv exright, 1823, by Filisturth Cevtier Peb. Co. Une BLT toy ee ijvate ‘to the Sisxtye is_addregs,‘to the Sixty- Bek congress‘on December 6 to ike American people a Re ‘Gatement op the position ES jovernment, and made rec- g Aioas which are frank, sin- ed ta ibe point. Fekile we are pledsed with the Be ni constructive trend of mage us 2 Whole we want to Bis comment on the: part af- fer own welfare In particu- Bice bolll afd truthfully abe said: ’ scbered. among. Gur popu rare some. 12,000,000 cal- ‘people. Under: our. Con- Puls their rights-are just os za'as those of any. other Fos. it is bath a public and te daty {0 protect those ier The Cangress ought to Rice all its powers of pre- fon and punishment against Hideous erime’ of lynching, ithe Negrocs ate by no the sole sufferers, but for H they furaish a majority fie victims. > ® rnin of few words has diag- {Gr care and. prescribed the iin four seutences. ‘There is Eeing. ro platitudes. He comes pio the point. 2 fe saye: . de account: of the migration tage nimihers into industrial Bis it has béen proposed _ > commission be created, gored of metubers-from both to formulate 2 better yy for mutual understand- sod confidence. Such an ef- Bisto be commended. Every- eu'd rejoice tn the accom. at of the results which © jects. Tat it is well to zec~ Ge that these diffculties are a lerge extent local problems jet mint be woxked out by tual forbearance and jiu Tindness of each commun Such 3 method gives much ‘promise of a real remedy. euiside interference. Ee the President i5 _ here Bi crear ani emphatic, there Fririeiess. ground for debate Se favor she dndustrial, com hs? Beczuse it. seems Fie snnst" progressive method ing with the matter of race ot, Obviously inen who are Res would not he appaintel recinitnius. | Their eertifieate Fes. wold ves: largely or sote- tir gant record.” This, must Ecausr to insure their ac Fess tke Negto public." Zeter, oe the commission Prisco! & could do no mere Fiske Fecummendations 4 wits. They could not. be we: ty Be an end within Kes. ‘Their recommendation: fe made in the ight of care 3} of all the facts in the case imtance, a large employer oF p isvor, iresh from the South sent to be advised as to the Fry to deal with his men fo péual-Deyelit. He might b turnover would be less i Frvsied recreational centers Bey iwuses at a low rental. pe. Fe “tnedieal inspection” ani tocinstill a spirit of healthy fisicse. dee ix right when he sare itis elk to recognize. tha Aisicullies are to a large, ex kes! problems. which ‘must be ut by the mutual farbeat tod human kindness of each ail" ae who has ever lived in mor’ er community would question Hisdory of that statement: The hse hae heen accomplished it th be Th method cannot b é) yolitigians may rive al reine it gohe them of sorte to “havpfon.* Wit in the en Bes cil ‘Gencrally agree hal sD BRIS KRINGLE. beiter Sort og Santa Claus, is i> i UN veindeers some- gt Tar mirth, getting ready ach ators erviinae BE" fey aby hapniness. sa. oh Ra beautiful ileal, ie! sorvunified and “worthy auton. Nothing ie more Fes" j <iren than the beat = foe legendary man Sth 9 citkers, And rathing 2 zp growneaps (han to eo 1,2 Eicinadne | game 2 to owith the proper igs on arked several em: Snusicsue and Etrapeans eft Santa. Sir Hall Caine, 2) Jich auetist and drama: bs sidered in these worthy S, 110 Vasher Christmas ff asta death and Sieias. suer in the worll's Sh. Jel toroid! The world i 4¢8 Wetld the poorer for gest sm He stands for deloeg cembol of father- pict 2 sicasio the eld of sy Milhebehe of i af peacewpe brothers Bian! shierhoyd and the ETE Ininy the soul of Sei izes abe him, Bers ihn of what P Cirismas ig to Ue s-# imagination of -ehit- fw aif the ehildren of the Bats f-ked together in ore fey ga that one morn -| Size 2ich of December, "with the same quivering. pepe’ and. happiness in every’ little hrobbing heark It would-be a sin ‘against ‘childhood to talk: of destroying: Santa Claus. Let each of tig play Old Santa to some, child of needy petcon, and |e | will feel the better therefor. Ob; ‘his, iS the (ale the :grandiyas vee a8 In the land where the is Blue. ee fag Be And’ some’ there are who sag, \is 2 false Ey Ana’ some ihat ‘hold it trie, OUNTEE P: CULLEN: is Cc muchy more, profound yon ee ster ‘one would suspec “The Ballad of the Brown, Girl," his prize;winning poem, is. great, Read- ing it, one must.use his intellect: to sriep its true significance and th finer points which re aubtle and delicate. If i9 very much similar to ngtelion’s “Evangeline.” Lord Thomas says: “0, lovers: never hartet love |For gold or fertile lands. 2 For lave is meat and love is drink ‘And love Heeds love's commands. And love jy shilter from the rain yAnd scorting stormy skies: ‘Who casts off: love must break his oe Gear = 8 And rue it til he dies.” Callen “shows a denth,-~which ii rather remarkable for'y”youth of his years.” ‘The: philospphy. of the words is deep enough fo arrest the attention of the most stafd and /anu- lytical critic. “There is no. ‘tsob- stuff,” nor shallow xentimentdlity. The ‘story ii 4 wholesome one, and is hang admirably, ~ |And in.the land where the grass is ‘blue, ( ; 4h 2 grave dug decp and wide, The Brown Gitl's.ceps at her true lord's feet, Fair London’ by his side. i Cullen is a Nexrs, but he \does ‘not betray race emotigp.. He is calm and truthful, seeing a. clear eye. His words are akeyrat as his ideas of white psychdidss~Are ne. curate. He understands” the’- work- ing of the white mind, and he is not ‘afraid to draw the picture truly. "This young poet. shows: much ‘piomise.” Here ‘is hoping. that he WM live long and render great ‘zervice to. his race and the world. EGRO fournalism is now and ‘again'coming under fire.” Lay- N’ men and professionals alike claiiu there is too much scandal; not enough constructive “matter. 'Onc Michigan’ paper declared: it’ woul not print the wrong doings of black people. The St. Luke Herald feel almast a5 indignant, :It gays: "To say the least, the’ present seandal-mongery of Ne g 0 Journalism is [sickening beyond ‘expression. Every. week the sitting ‘wrong’ ties the vers patience of Job. The endurance of silent contempt has been at- fenuated to the breaking: point. _But «the depressed editor nov gives himself away. He says again: While we are. glad to “note the growth of ‘cireulation and. the added number of pages to the ‘well-managed and “large + Negro papers, we greatly de- plore the shameful crime and . Scandal-mongery with only the commercial interest of many of, our weekly journals. uy What his own. conception of \4 newspaper ought to be is. most im: portant of all. Heat ye him: ‘For God's sake, fellow edi- tors, let, up—lay. off fora while. Find somie fellow like Kolard Hayes and headline him amt his conquest of the British Ines, Look up Georgia Doug lax doknson, the great Amari ‘can Typieiss. and flash her Tike- fess and work upon the mov , jig pictures and moving letters of your presses, Hunt Gp tome 7 poor devil who Uy sheer sflus- ey and economy has, built up an emerprise that will be an inspiration to:-our girls and boys, and picture and print him and iis achievements “across the: foreheads of your greatest ‘weeklies inthe world, A newspaper ig a business. Busi ness is primarily conducted for pro fit, If there is no nioney jn propo sition, then-it doesnt merit atten tion, unless it'is for charity or socia svelfare, «aid conducted by people wh Rave made their’ money already. Mt is admitted that the Negra weeklies are growing in’circulation adding pages. and are well ‘man axed. Hence they must be goo business, propositions. * It remains, then. to teonsider, th elements which’ make the weeklie protitable. ag A newspaper must be siificiently interesting to merit patrons busing it, To do this the editors are facec with Keeping it filled with news. Naw caidis don't make news ‘They ehrofiele what happens. Sine: they are Negroe saitors and depend on Negroe\ for support, they ghron fcle things'of interest. to Negroes They ‘cannot help it if there are more murders and seandals ‘thar acts of racial uplift. "News is large igthat which is exiraordinars. Cat. ting and shooting, divorce scandal cies are extraordinary happening ina supposedly: well-ordered and Christian civilization; One would expect such among savages, but not on Wylie avenue and: State street. Back to’Dixie Demagogy | A Wedding Unempolyment ‘As to finding somebody lke Ho- land Hayes and Georgia Douglas Johnson and headlining’ thems. the answer is, we do. It 18 safe to say that Rolapd Hayes has gotten more Publicity in Negrosnewspapers than any other eminent Negro. Georgia D. Johnson or any other “Negre poet or artnt will receive due head fine consideration when they meri it A fallacy all too noticeable in’ the Herald's charges) againat_ the Ne gro press, is that the race can ge Up in the world by fooling people— by hiding our . short comings an Plshing forward our, viztang, Th Immediate presumption is. that we have more’ faults. than virtues "— ‘which, of course, is true. But yo can't ‘hide these faulte. ‘The nios healthy way is to:come elean—ow! ‘up—admit our weaknesses ané strive {o improve. Tt is. not the business of editor to. especially. do. uplift work. Tha helongs to. preachers and teachers— the Sunday school, the home, ete. I jour young people don't get — the Proper, taining there’ so they wi now Row ta. conduct themselves criticism should be directed at the Sgencies especially charged wit ee RE ‘Negroes _ going baci pacers “predicted this wher roid weather came on. Cold, weath oF is here. What about it? 'A report from Chicago states:* Southerners, who have been driven to desperation by | ine roads made during the lastTew years by Northern labor agents, have decided to fight fire with fire, with the result that labor agents are now scouring Chi- cago, in quest of seventy-five families, who are willing to go hack, to. Hosedale, ” Missasippi Free transportation, 300, fur- nished homes, a muié, and cash to live on for one year are some of the allurements offered. ‘The South undoubtedly knew o his for, after the smoke of battle pad cleared away, the Arkansa Gazette (white) said editorially: “The filinois Central railroad jreparad 3 special train last Sunday to transport 300 Negro families from Chicazo to the colton country. But only thirty Yamilies were willing to leave and instead of "a. special, train, a specigl car was used. There Zire’ reports that Negro_agita~ tors warked among the Negroes who intended fo return to the Routh, telliti them grotesane Tes and in nonie cases. threat ing then. ‘These reports, how- cer, have not een verified, The Chieage incident should direct “attention again to the fact that planters must give particular’ attention to, the-fabur Supply when” planning next Seur's @Bton crop. Weis bad usines® for us to fool our- selves about this matter, Com- paratively few of the Negroes who have gone North will re- turn to the South. The Illinois Central ran special trains week after ‘week varlicr this year taking Negeoes trom the South to Chicago and other cities above the Mason and Dixon line. ‘The federal government estimates the number, of Ne~ §roes who have left the South this yeat at 478,700, Whether the exodus will continue next year remains to be seen: if seems that, after all, the Sout js waking up. ‘To what extent it i awakening is shown by the sam Gazete editorial, It continues: ‘The ‘South should prepare at once to meet changed condi- tions. The departure of the Ne- gro means that the South must Rave other farm labor. The new farm Inbor should be white farmers from the middle West tern states and from some other States. ‘Thousands of fand hun- ery men whose great grand- fathers were Americans would. gladly come South, ‘They will the contented if they are taken into the life of the South and given that helpful co-operation that means 0. much to new- comers. Otherwise thes will leave. The big plantations of _the South should be cut into small farms. buL in many cases they. will not be until conditions Torce the owners to act. The Gazelie is certainly righ about the Negro; is probably cor rect about te suggested change fo rhe. Southern, plantation owners. Bur ai iis takes time. Peopl Jon't adjust themselves to new con disfons so readily. They hang 10 the old ways of doing things unt ther arg sezually forced to change ‘The South is:slow in everything Just this a:titude will keep the in vited neweomers out. Farmers fron rhe West ate progressive. The nave lelr Bees in Congress, thei eractors and harvesting machines home. 1c will take time to bring th South up to this point. Until ther @ must expec: to suffer lonses, be cause of iss uncongediality an srass inefMiciercy. SN a ys ROM Colonel Mayfield’s Week ROM Colonel Muyfield's Week- F ly, of Houston, Fexas, we take the following: Humanity demtads that thosé starving, helpless Ger- man.children be fed, and given warm clathins. The Catholic invasion of the Ruhr has aroused the sympathy (Continued on Page 11) THE. PITTSBURGH. COURIER ALL ABOUT ANN AT a enn crear ed ccs. rg and ‘cooke—wasn't included — are born?” Leastways, it's a fact But a Indy—bah, a lady—any female who chooses can be that. Take for instance, a little bit of natural in clination, a fair cmount of right a6- sociation; a smattering of education; and a knack-at imitation, and you have it ‘Lite complacontly passed on. How- ever outd own -eapricious- tes and lie os Widen Borden willed, condeseended. 7 elasp the hdadle of a fne-upholstered pre~ ambulator, in whieh a dusky. Uttle lady luxuriously reclined, and. shove it along. Eighteen years—Life did just that. Who can-say, what Life, the eapricidus oman will do. [Anne Borden, at eighteen was a lovely thing to behold as round and 25 plump and os merry and carefree ‘a3 youth when it is cherished -and nourished ‘ean: possibly be. Also, Anne had a gift, you might say half 2 gift, the gift of song. She could Sing ltngly like = bia, warbling as he sits on a cew drenched vine to watch the sunrise like a golden ball tossed high into. the blue bowl of heaven—and as blithely ac s boy ‘whistling as he starts off on a covet- Gd haléholiday, " eaded for his 0 Yorite swimming hole, Only, ths voice of hers lilting and butit Uhough it was had not one bit, of range, and’ honest, given a voice like hers and. possessing range the Pat- tis white or black would turn over in thelr. graves. ‘And again,.a: a real insight into just the sort of gir} Anne was; he class staged the wellknown plaviet: “Mothers and Baves."” In the last act in the role of & young mother bending over : eri, crooning a Iul lnby, he brought, down the house, For ‘her voice had jus: the right ‘quality of sweetness and the exact Guantty’ of softness to hush bables to sleep and make hardened adults Femember thelr ow: mother's arms ‘and recall the stilled lutlabys of long ago, Ske brought down the house Titel you, and vse stage floor was literally covered swith sieect-voung- girl-graduate-bouquets when iter act ras finished. Mrs, John Botden sit ting back out of the way and some- what hidden by row on row of more jompous and prosperous parents, al- Towen tears—of jor-—to flow unheed. ‘ed down ler ciieeks and fall heed- festly upon the real lace jabot dear ide Ase Had hastily and lovingls ‘pinned about her serawny neck just before the performance. Ts postchaste methods with which joy. turn into sorrow and. Isugiter merges into tears would be strange and ridicul fous besides being sau; if one did not Know that Life ix a capricious wor- jan, Hence it was only in keeping with Life's whims that ‘poor self- acrifcing Widow Borden died one [short week after accompanying lit: tle Anne home from boarding school, All of the meagre sum over and above board which had beer. culled during all the years of hiard work ‘a squandered to enable Mrs. Bor Gen’s presence upon the memorable eceasion;-when Anne brought down the house. Tt could not have been spant bet: ter. It gave Widow Borden the jos of a lfe-time—it illumined with 3 dazzling glory the dimming fame: of her ambition. . It eaused the years on years of toil and saerifice to rol from her tired shoulders like, the great faves out at sea. In short she tasted of the sweet honey-der melon of fulfillment and Life, the ‘capricious woman, who flaunted sc [many tantalizing ‘gitts has none, t [offer more entrancing than that. Life passed on quite unmindf o the fact that she had unclasped her hands and let go a fine upholstered perambulator that immediately over: turned a dusky -fairy-like creature in the open highway. Poor Anne Borden, The question: What can you do?” was flung a her so often until she smarted with the pain of it as if each word was a catonnine-tails lashed about he body. "Ske war completely. befudl dled and ob, so helpless. | Then a good old family doctor, 2 [kindly intentioned man; who ofter Hintended far kinder things than he |over:performed, took her in charge. His intentions’ toward Anne wa: Kindness itself, but even as he car ted her-home, he was considering the expense she would be to him And ke fas such a poor man, as al ioetors know that a siek man grows Rell makes a hard paymaster |Moner was a thing to be thougat of lhesides his widowed daughter and four lusty grandchildren were de pended upon him: How was he tc ‘carry another burden. Quite: plain. ly Ue thing to do was to get Anne settled as speedily as. possible—on his hands anyhow, ary’ way. - And Ee that wouldn't he co a Christan act? | Moodily, he tabulated in his miné different ‘possibilities to get Anne Borden speedily off Ais hands. The shops near by were closed to he because of color. Theater-goers would scoff at buying tickets from such a dusky maiden. Central, the mecca for girls with pleasing vole and goodly patience, would ring wit ‘alarm should ‘so dark an operator See ae Mele mines. Bae Ms ieee: and time, .when sugar {s 28 ents the pound and the: very, best of us are using: oleo-margarine and cam- ouflaging it-for butter, no, indeed, it requires an old head ’at the busi- esa fo stir. tho pots these days Laundry work, well T say, the ides. She was not fitted to teach and she could not sew. : ang things for an unfeained. person many, for an uni person todo. You are right. But remember, ‘Ann Borden was not untrained. She had been trained, actually trained throughout-18 yours to ride in a fine upholstered perambulator. Lite had capriciously .pushed it, Even Life can carry a joke too far. ? ‘A week oF two passed in which the good, old doctor worked as hard as a sleuth on a mystery case, and finally with the unconscious aid of his. grandchildren he was able to place Anne alongside the very pat- tern Life probably cut out for her se, ; ‘The grandchildren had taken ‘to Anne. at once. Since, her advent among them, they had babbled of no one else.” And Anne, poor be- freaved creature secured what solace she was able to get hold of, by oc- cupying the somewhat stormy po- ‘sition. of being the center of their attraction. ‘One day as the old’ doctor per. plesedly (otroked "his, beard _ and watched Anne with the children all clustered about her, he had an in- Spiration which revealed itself 3 couple of days later; when he eame fn and said to Anne in a manner he considered benign: “Get ready, my deat, I've found you a place,” 7 ‘Then with Anne's eyes grown sud- denly wide and startled full upon him he was unable to go on in his benigh fashion, so he dropped his Denignity like gens butgt frm thei shell and flared out meaningly. “Come, came, I've found you peesretsere seb, vou, ner. jursing, private family, one child, ‘good pay, good room, a real home you might say, start in at once. Get Feady, quickly as you can. We've along ways to go, across town, 1212 Sonnet’s Drive, that's the address Come, come—" “Anne set to, quickly, as she was biden. “And the trunks and bags and boxes, whien had so shortly ar- rived with her from an exclusive and genteel finishing school for Foung ladies, were piled unto the doctor's rattlely old car along with herself and carzied across town to 1212 Sonnet’s Drive. And so it was ‘that pretty little dusky Anne Bor- den entered upon the arduous duties ‘of marse-maid in the home. of the ‘Lemis-Osbornee. Fie fie, a, nurse-maid. Widlow Borden's dusky little lady. The ‘very Anne, whom Life had allowed to ride in a fine upholstered neram- Dulator, now forced to push a rather sumptuous perambulator herself containing a husky Kicking, red- faced, too-fat, bawling youngster. Life, Life, you are derisive just 3s much as you are capricious, For a long time Anne suffered sheer_ martyrdom. Truly was she an alien ina foreign land. She, who ia all her days, saving for the fleeting moments on streets and in shops, whence cke had glimpsed the haughty ‘visages @f anotner race; had beheld none but the pleasing countenances of her own pedple. It as worse than bondage, for bond- age teaches, first of all, to expect any and all indignities; but how was a girl like Ann to know, that be- cause she toiled as, nurse-maid she had not even the caste of a bonds- man nor the consideration that is given to the family’s dog. It had to be learned and her lessons were hard. Her grief for her mother instead of abating grew more acute with the Gays and she yearned piteously for the sound of the silent voice and 2 pressure from those resting hands, |" But the inherent will-power which shad propped up Widow Borden be- ‘side uncountable washtubs, now en- fabled Anne to. carry on. ft masked her dark-hued face in inscrutable- ness, It laid low the elinging long- ing for the old life of ease and— yes—splendor. It aided her to learn the art of simply every day wash- ing and baking and sewing. And, of course, it didn’t take mucn of a wrench to unloose her little store in knowledge of music and lan- guages and ke preparation of chafing-dish feast. Yet the sobs which she stilled of nights against her pillow and the ache in her heart which. grew. and grew until it les- sened under‘its own weight, seemed a needless, heartless price to pay for a comfortable rile ina fre up wlstered perambulator. But Life is Life, and. youtn is youth, “Anne Kept tenacious hold unto Life's skirts even after her tumble ‘And more to be commended she held tightly to er ladyhood. that attain- ment so ejsily acquired and as eas. ily lost. [Something in a way, ‘so startling that it attracted the’ as. tention’ of Mrs. Lewis Osborne, Anne's mistress. ‘That august lady was often won to Gilre eer ey nahn a e and yen white dining out; when- ever the servant-problem was dis- ( Jucer' News -ETTES, Ge rrom Papers All "Over the Country Tiny One-Pound Baby * Dies After 20 Days Ring From Man's Little Finger Sewed as Bracelet HOUSTON, Texas, ‘Dee. 20. — Mary Rogers, one-pound baby, who lived twenty days. on_ nourishment administered through sin eye drop- pe ded during-a Zecent aight and i been laid to reste ‘The baby, ‘weighing-—exactly ong pound, fought bravely for her life, it might 20 said. Normal in every, way Bue size, ttle wee Mary subsisted on one ounce of milk a day—for 20 days: Hi - Six drops of whisky in her bath, and three drops in her milk, kept the spark of life aglow during that pe- riod, according to -attending physi- cians, . Mary's mother, Mrs, G, W. Rog- ers, is 16-years old. She. was mar- Hed in Shreveport, La, whed she was 13. ‘The baby ‘was born after the mother had been ill for four months sith typhoid malaria. ‘So tiny was the tot that a ring whieh"fits an ordinary man's littl finger slipped over its, chubby fis YWke a, bracelet. Physicians: declared it to be one of the strangest cases in medical history. > i i a a tae WAUKEGAN, IIL., Dec.-20.—Her- bert Atkinson of this city ‘laims his Irish, setter, Schora Moureen, has established a world record with the presentation to her master of a litter of 18 puppies. ‘The previous record among registered dogs of the kennel club is said to be 17. The mother is descended from the setter owned by the Emperor of Japan. ing out a rare tid-bit, in lowered takes: “tts odG, too, she's colored” Ied"aimays “Ps Information ‘wis felioged by X" grand chorus, “Oh you don't say, edlored.”= ‘There came a summer, when Ann went to the coast with the Lewis Osbornes, to a little town, which She theught was the pretest spo in‘all the world; ‘where. mountain nd valley und ocean sulfaved thet Beauty ina. ‘matehiess. sivair Where the purple” of mountain Tmisted and shaded through a thou Sand hues into the greet of valley, hile the valley's graen cauga: the old of sun and the silver of moon's EXd merged tremblingis inca tae green of ocean, "And Life s9 won ously kind whez she chooses, fl owed’ Anne over: the mountain down through the valiey oa by the wen ‘A high rock wall surrounded th remises of the Lewis-Osbornes. A igh rock wall taat shut in an old. fathioned garden, a. sundial and many rustle teats and "a" musical fountain—and here "it "was. that ‘Rie spent the Sfenings ith he Ghargens She alwys sang for te children, and “here. singing’ was easy, the thing fo be done amid flow: rs and_a tinkling fountain. When- vet their duskys nursemaid.<ang {he ctildren left theis play to drav close, listening with the wonder and appreciation of childhood. ‘All unknowing, Anne had anothe utener Big in Hoot, the ae borhood gardener; genius in hi Tine." X"wondettal Sight. to” see great, bronze giant that he was Ainaling dowets with the exquisite finenesse of a master. “Any artist who knew his business enought epics fecing, eal, or att 0 staves 08 call tn" chp tnoogh. Zo cateh that great black fellog with his brawny Srms bared te Me Great hands played loving over a fosebush, while more or les little ‘children tugged at his gar ments as he_was'to be. seen ‘an Summer morning would make a ean ass Rt to be placed side. by. sit trith any of the ‘reat Shepherd and Lamp paintingt dite sgatcanc vould be by far the greater. (One morning, zo sunny a morning ati the sky had 9 golden shen Anne sang and the little ones stop ed their play tolisten—on the othe Eide of the wall-Jim Moore stopped Ris work to listen. And life draped in rosy garments” danced” around and avout giving ear to the song She sang: Ss “feel the chp to the bough re oT Senn. I mew: the siglarks’ transport fine I feel the fountains’ wayward yearning, T tove apd the world is mine." Sim “Soore “istened until be caught the retrainy then Yopuishy chimed in with deep throated histle. And’ the singing and. the Thisthiog combined faultlessly and Eweetly and continved 0 until the fon was done. ; FWWith one accord Anne and” th children ‘stood up. ee at al ate cried the ‘lger. “Oh, do; ob, do; piped the sounger Withowt a word, Ange swung seross the garden, the children. i fot pursuit. A ‘moment and she ait mas scaled. "A moment and Anne Borden looked "down deep, deep. into the gentle eves of big Sim Moore. ““WUs you." They exclaimed sim tanto, as Soagh thi their Ree thecting ‘ras but the reqewal of a1 Seong drendehip. SSS kite, what 2 scoman you sre swith all your eapriciousness — an derisivenets and "your jokes: whien ou sometimes take tod fare yet do Fou ever pause to bow in obetianee B yoeth and love eos as tals “SECTION” Wylie DITTSRIRGH \, "Yesterday this day's madness did prepare, Tomorrows silence, triumph or despair; Drink! for yeu hnocs not ezhence Sou come mor chy: Setet i tar cen heave set ew ceaten wes kere” AMES FELLMAN bas played hin last melody here on earth, 7 _and signed up with the Master Direclor. of the vofehenira tn the great beyond! . ‘Hardly a music lover, dance pa- tron, club man or participant in the activities of the liberals, was not 2c- quainted. with Jim (as he was best Known), not oaly because ne could play well, but because ke was al ays a willing player on any pro- ‘gram of which Ke was a pari. Jim foved friends—made frionds—and Kept friends among all-elasses and races of people. He was a familiar figure on the Avenue until -about: a” year ago, when bis connections ‘with the Broadway Snycopators was severcd. Jim did not read music well—bat, oh! how he could play those num- bers which he grasped by ear and committed to: memory: Ris me- fehanical ability was wonderful—al- ‘ays carrying Rarmony and feel- ing. "A. number of our better trained musicians are taking credit for in- trodueing and popularizing snsco- pated time in music. . Jim was play- Ing syncopated time for house par- ties years before we Pittsburghers could appresiate it, and even until the lait days of his active work he reigned supreme over any. of the Kigh-elass players who invaded this district In their. attempts at syneo- pation, ‘He had creations for every mood, but never pat any commercial value on them. The Syncopatory arranged two of his piano numbers for orches- tra, which resulted in repeated re- quests for encores at Duquesne Gar- iden before white audiences, and while each member of this famous ‘aggrengtion was a master of his in- strument, it was Jirs, and Jim only, that people wanted at the plano, ‘White musie erities.were loud in their praises of our Jim, and time after time called our altention to his natural attainments and af an- tages, with the suggestion. that he be persuaded to study the master. Jimy's manipulating and baritone rks wpe femnton of the ma- jority of orchestras in.recent years which amounted toSsaything; and They—all of them—were short-lived after he severed bis connection. He was a fndamental—but never ap- recinted as such, aes Unfortunately he tent kindly ears to, the “trickery ‘and promises, of drink and often accredited his best renditions to the inspiration of the cup rather than to his natural ree sources, If his beloved plano, by ‘some miracle, could have been hu- nian just long enough to say: “Jim, ‘ie you and not the cup, who is my master. Study, that your slave may broaden in scope and ease”—the Ne- gro race wolild today be pointing to f living Jim Fellman, saying, here is one of our contributions to civil zation. ‘But the workings of Providence is beyond our comprehension, It may be that the great director has used Jim to prove to us that Negroes ‘share equally with other races in the allotment of talents—if we will but |make use of ‘them; and again he may be showing the different angles at which a master in any vocation may be attacked and overpowered. Whatever the point or lesson is, let us keep our minds open long enough to absorb it. os In presenting Jim to the world hia mother has done something other than undergo the physical suffering imposed by nature.- She gave us 3 precious gemy-a donation not meas- ured by dollars, the memory of ‘which should “always serve to re- mind her that the race is better for her having lived—and produced. Tf he hav become acclimated to his “New World,” strolls down to the orchestra pit, takes hie seat at the piano, and runs over the “Rosary” Fire have a pieture of-the invisible souls hurrying from their habitat, headed in the direction of mellow harmony, and persuasive feeling, as interpretated by our. Jim. Even the Great Director might focus in the same direetion long enough to nod His approval. ‘We part with Jim unwillingly and without any say in the matter, yet wre realize that the parting is but 3 fulGilment of the obligation that all of us must meet—some day. NOTHER’ attendant in the per- son of Mr. Brooks, has left the employ of the eity at the Bath House on Crawford strect. It. is said that he gives as his reason the unbearable attitude of Jim Gross toward him. We interviewed Jim one night, but he as too busy to commit. himsel®. If things don’t change we'll have janother target for our mud, About two hundzed patrons from the dear Avenue attended the Ar- Usts’ Ball at Duquesne Garden, which went’ off in grand style and | without an argument. Still the | goody-goods say. you can't mix ’em. 0, Len Newsome hasn't, heard Naas sears 2N ook at sour backyard or ecl- TION + TSBIRGH “brown” when along cafneMr. PINS argh, who vsualieéd stately ma sions,” gorgeous ;gowns, dali Jonelry maids and’ attecdants, Lie ousines and touring parties, lead the procession in the life of tho The brown” joined him’ in vision, cancelled the claim af Mi Homestead and became a co-parti ner with Mr, Pittsburgh in securing ibs, ys rock in the foundation et [their impressive structure. e [All ene well-execedingly welt ntil_ a short time ago, when Me Homestead paid a visit to : the ‘chicken’ and displayed his worlds accumBlations, showed evidences! the early completion of his mansloj in which the coziest corner was de signe for two.” She was entreabse tobe the second party. = Now, ie “brown” tas fortuna in being the proud owner of a ittk foresight—but less willpower. Skt recalled the sacrifices she had al rendy made in order to comple her own plan. Accordingly, she not look favorably ‘toward. Mr Homestead, although he was. thi owner of & money-making club-{ hig home town and much jewelry::! Sho spurped Ws after ¢ Tong she could; but Mr. Homestead igs persistent lover, possessed with Wi magnetism of a Valentino an finally battered down the frail. Bar Hiers constructed by. the impermi nent will of the traditional womaa ‘The hour "eas set and’ the: planned to elope to the East Er having as their destination &. DA vate rooming house known toal members of the gay set. ae While ait this Was going on "4s Pitshurgh had slept only dang fi hours set aside for sleep. | With th cunning of a fox, the shrewdness: @ 13 Sherlock, he sensed the, plan—by Said nothing. His ear was alway: Kept handy for the emergency thd hho anticipated. ee ‘When the appointed hour arrive) Mz. Homestead escorted the, ravin{ Sprown"” from her domicile, board! the us and directed the ¢haulfep to “drive East, James” —Me. Pit Jourgh was hardly a block ara motor ‘chugging—“rarin’ to go.” { Teisurely, the elopers-approache: thelr rendezvous—and just as lels urely “did Mr. Pittsburgh folloy Tess than a°block behind. 4 When the car finally reached th rooming house, the couple lost: 7 fime “in, entering. But they hai hardly been. assigned, when th BOgHne of the door bell caused th Jandlady to answer-from a second story. window—Mr. Pittsburgh yRal also arrived! os Now, there's hardly a hilé crevice. in this particular roomfn; Shouse that old Pittsburgh fs-not £a millar with—and the landiady. knee She alee “knee that no ro could come from this trio meetin} in the samé room. So sho adviset the Tover ‘and the “brown” tp ae refuge in the chicken-eoop in backyard, which they did. Without a great deal of prelia inaties, Mr. Pittsburgh: announem his mission—stating. facts. ‘Th landlady ‘knew it was useless t argue, ox, refuse, and according fold him to go, the Umit taking one chance of Pittsburgh passing a} the chickenseoop in the backyard.” But old Pittsburgh is thorough si anything he undertakes, -Aftar in specting the rooms usually used :@ ‘bedrooms, seithout success, he rash ed to the backyard amidocated th Soop, Being without o dashiight b ras content to use his sense of fea! He groped! wildly for a few seconds when suddenly his hand came contact with an arm—which he held ‘The conversation which stated ami acknosledged the capture consiste of four words only. aa After the arm of the coop occa pant was erasond Mr. | Pittsburg: exclainied “OLD PAL!" * ‘A short silexee ensued and 3h Homestead replied: “Old Boe” a so exclamators. a Whereupon, Mr. Pittsburgh leased his hold, returned, to-bis' ea and. went about his regular bust ress.” Forty minutes. later th “brown” returned. tothe domleil whieh had served her best, and 36s Homestead hurried to his club st supervise a game which was profil able in no small ay. "z The three principals are sti good friends, and she “‘brown® ha fearned that’ her o%n little\ coop 4 |the ‘best for her chickens and-th rooster who helps her dig fo worms. x No friendship lost, no threats, 4 custards. or profanity _reaiie from this eieapade. ys We all in the game of the gay. ON'T pass up the many young Dotier Sane re fous other artigles:on the Axe nue, to earn monsy for school aed Gething thamacties Sete JOKE NEARLY COSTS LIFE. Woman Who Lauzhed With Bout ORAIN, Ohio, "Dse "2d Whe LORAIN, Ohio, ‘Dec. -20,—Whe Mrs. Albert Buel iateied at a jok she noarly lost her life." = ‘A mouthful of ping wai the caus She was hanging Christmas decor jons in a store. Some one spray a fanny joke and she laughed, Sea lowing tro ping, which lodge $ her throat. ng Physicians extfacted “one. \ Th other is wedged acrosy’the thi Phrsicians hope the pin, prada pill work itself loose and be # Towed, otherwise an operation be necessary; .,0 <2. oH 700 College Men and Women Expected To Be Present At Annual Conclave, Dec.27-31 EXALTING NEGRO WOMANHOOD A Tremendous Display of Attractive, Fascinating, Unique, Beautiful, Intelligent Negro Women and Girls WORLD'S GREATEST NEGRO MONTHLY "Read Everywhere by Everybody Who's Anybody" 15 Cents a Copy.....$1.50 Per Year You have had the faces of so-called most interesting, fascinating, unique, beautiful and intelligent women in the United States thrust at you every Sunday morning in the gravure sections of the white press. But these women were, and always are, white women. WHY DON'T YOU EVER SEE THE PICTURES OF NEGRO WOMEN AND GIRLS IN THOSE ILLUSTRATED SUPPLEMENTS? Any Negro knows the answer. Can hold their own in beauty, fascination, uniqueness and intelligence with any women in the world. It is the opinion of many enthusiastic Race fans that Negro women are head and shoulders over all the others. BUT SEEING IS ALWAYS BELIEVING, SO For the benefit of those who are sceptical, as well as those who are not, The Messenger requests that Any Negro Woman or Girl Filling Any of the Above Qualifications Will Please Send in Her Photograph Immediately and We Will Reproduce It in Our Big Monthly Display, Which Will Hereafter Be a Permanent Feature. We are asking for photographs from the following states only: No photographs will be returned under any circumstances. ALL TYPES OF NEGRO WOMEN AND GIRLS! SEND IN YOUR PHOTOS NOW; WE'LL RUN AS MANY AS WE CAN EACH MONTH BEGINNING WITH THE JANUARY NUMBER. WRITE PLAINLY, YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Guests of Buckeye City. COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 20.—All Columbus is astir in making preparations for the coming gathering of Negro College men and women from all parts of the country, who will participate in the conventions of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to be held in this city the week December 27th to 31st, 1923. The homes of many of the most prominent colored citizens of Columbus have been offered for the accommodation of the more than 700 members of these two organizations who will be in attendance. Expect Large Crowd Already the local chairman of the Convention Committee of the Alpha Bhi Alpha Fraternity, V. D. Johnson, has received word from the National Secretary, Norman L. McGhee, that in addition to the 500 graduate and undergraduate members of the fraternity who plan to be present in Columbus during the convention week, a large number of the most prominent leaders among colored people, who are members of the fraternity, will also be present. Among these are such prominent men as Honorable Robert L. Vann, of Pittsburgh; Dr. J. E. Moorland, of New York City; Dr. Emmett J. Scott, of Washington, D. C.; Mr. Aaron E. Malone, St. Louis, Mo.; Honorable Sumner A. Furniss, of Indianapolis, Ind.; Dr. George C. Hall, of Chicago, Ill.; Attorney Raymond P. Alexander, of Philadelphia, Ga.; R. W. Cannon, Esq., of Minneapolis, Minn.; Oscar C. Brown, Esq., of Atlanta, Ga.; Attorney Sydney P. Brown, of Atlanta, Ga.; James W. McGregor, of Los Angeles, Cal.; Dr. Homer Cooper, of Chicago, Ill.; Mr. Eugene K. Jones, of New York City; Dr. Roscoe C. Giles, of Chicago, Ill.; Attorney Cecil Rowlett, of Detroit, Mich.; Dr. NO 333 Nems $3 SELF-REDUCING CORSET Nemo Self-Reducing No. 333 is a real bargain. It has a low top and medium skirt. Made in dur- able pink or white coutil; sizes 24 to 36—and costs only $3.00. If your dealer can't get it, send name, ad- dress, size and $3. We'll send the correct. 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Mason, of Chicago, and a large number of the members of the Sorority from Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Ohio, and other nearby cities. National President Speaks S. S. Booker, National President of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, has sent the following inspiring message to the more than 50 chapters of the organization, one being located at practically every great American college and university: "Onward to Columbus for the National conclave of the oldest and largest Greek letter fraternity of colored men in the world. Members of Alpha Phl Alpha fraternity, 3,000 strong, I say, 'Slumber not in the tents of your fathers; the world is advancing, advance with it.' Our task is definite and our program workable and serviceable." To Go to Home of Dunbar A special feature of the Alpha Phi Alpha convention will be the pilgrimage to the home of Paul Laurence Dunbar, at Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday, December 30th. A special program has been arranged for this occasion which includes the following: A visit to the home of Dunbar, where his mother still resides, and a visit to the last resting place of Dunbar, where appropriate memorial services will be held in connection with the placing of a floral wreath on his grave; all of the arrangements regarding the pilgrimage are to be handled by the Theta-Lambda Graduate Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha in Dayton, Ohio. Attorney Van B. Snyder The week, December 27th to 31st, promises to be a very full one. From the opening date of the convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, December 27th, every minute of the time of the delegates will be taken. The program of the week includes a public session to be held in Auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce of Columbus. The principal speaker at the public session will be Honorable Robert L. Vann, of Pittsburgh, Pa. His subject will be: "The College Man's Opportunity." 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The Woman or Girl Filling Any one Us Will Please Send in Her Ph and We Will Reproduce It in Display, Which Will Hereafter Be for photographs from the following Georgia Virginia South Carolina Tennessee Chicago in 1919. it has increased each succeeding year until more than 350 were present at the 15th Annual Convention held in St. Louis, Mo., last year. With a membership of some 8,000 men, and with 50 odd chapters located at every important American College and University, an approximate attendance of more than 500 for the coming convention seems conservatively. The important thing about these meetings is that they are spent in discussing questions of vital importance to the racial group in America. Out of one of these conventions came the idea of the Go to High School—Go to College" campaign, which has been so effectively conducted by the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity during the past four years. This year the young men of the fraternity plan to give serious consideration to the outstanding problems facing the colored people of America today. Whole Student Body At School Expelled Disorder, Insubordination and Defiance Given as Reasons. COLUMBIA, S. C., Dec. 20.—(By A. N. P.)—The entire student body of Allen University, consisting of 45 girls and three men, were expelled by the faculty because of disorder, insubordination and defiance of constituted authority. The girls had been assigned to clean up a new building, work which they refused to do. Musical Family Able To Support Selves Four Children, Ranging From 5 to 18 Years, Aid Widowed Mother NEW ORLEANS, La., Dec. 20.—(By A. N. P.)—Forced to support herself because of the death of her husband, Mrs. Tempy Smith turned musician and-brought the rest of her family with her. The musical family is now touring the state of Louisiana, soon billed to appear in this city. They are Geraldine, 18; Tillie, 16; Albert, 14, and Joseph, 5. 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Phone—Schenley 2238-J OMANHOOD Fascinating, men and Girls DOUBLE-CROSSING 24TH INFANTRY PRISONERS 1 Whoever acts so as to weaken the appeal which the colored people of America are now making through the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for the release of the Negro soldiers from Leavenworth prison, is simply double-crossing those soldiers and are trying to keep them in prison, whether such person acts from intention or from sheer ignorance. And this is exactly what is being done by the Rev. Doctor Thomas S. Harten ("Dee-Dee"), who is sending out cards, or permitting them to be sent out, asking people to send their names and petitions in behalf of the soldiers to him, or to some other organization than the one which is primarily responsible for the gathering of these petitions. Now, if Pastor Harten is an intelligent person, as well as a doctor of divinity, he must know these things. That every effort to divide the forces in this case is an effort to weaken the appeal and to lessen the chances of having that appeal heeded by the United States Government; that the political heads of a government are amenable only to the power behind an appeal; that a mere John the Baptist "cry" from the wilderness will not be heard in Washington; and that if we can present 200,000 names in a single appeal, it will have more influence than if we should present that same number of names in several scattering, and rival, appeals. As soon as the enemy discovers that you are divided, in any particular, the takes courage, and even now Texas is getting together its more prejudiced whites to try to block this effort, which is being made through the Advancement Association. The Rev, Doctor Thomas S. Harten, a Negro preacher of Brooklyn, is in this matter a most welcome aid to Texas. If this preacher were wise in his efforts to aid the Twenty-fourth Infantrymen he would be doing what thousands of other preachers are doing: Gathering names and peti- BEDROOM SUITES, dining room suites, overstuffed living room suites in what we believe is the most remarkable sale of fine furniture ever held in Pittsburgh. From Americans finest furniture makers—such as Luce, Batesville, Shaw. All the suites, about eighty-five all told, are of the newest design and highest quality construction. The furniture is being offered at about half the prices usually charged for productions of this character. There are fifty-five bedroom suites, forty dining room suites and sixty overstuffed living room suites, all different styles, in this sale—all offered at savings of about half the usual prices for furniture of this quality. Convenient Credit Terms Easily Arranged PICKERING'S, Tenth and Penn tions to be sent to New York and added to those which the association is tabulating, and not for the purpose of dividing forces and making a separate, rival, smaller and weakening appeal; And this Harten felly is going to fool some innocent well-meaning people. They will get his little self-glorifying sideway mixed up with the main circus and think that they are helping the great effort which they have been reading about since over 500 N. A. A. C. P. people visited the Leavenworth prison in September. When they send their names to Harten they will think they are adding it to this effort. They will not suspect that they are throwing away their vote and in effect weakening the cause which honestly meant to aid. The result will be that Harten, whether he so intended or not, will be not only double-crossing the interests of the prisoners, but also double-crossing the efforts of the innocent petitioners who are so unthinking as to trust him. It is not at all likely that a man with so little tact and foresight will be able to help anybody to get out of jail. In fact, the jail door is already standing somewhat ajar for Harten himself, and it may open wide if he continues to use chairs to beat his members over the head when they disagree with him. Chairs brought violently against the outside of a skull are no substitute for reason and persuasion addressed to what is on the inside. And New York state will not allow even a preacher to answer arguments that way. COLORED WORKMEN An Opportunity To Work for Promotion Inside Work for Start See Representative at State Employment Bureau 518 Wylie Avenue (Urban League) Or Employment Department Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company. 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We have: signed that petition in behalf of the Twenty-fourth Infantry soldiers ourselves—and it is only as an individual signer that we wish to urge other signers to send their names and their petitions to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. They seem to be open to receiving the petition signed by any American, even by Dr. Earten. And whatever we can do as individuals in the matter we can best do through the agency which initiated the effort. We are jealous of no man, and least of all men in the world could we be jealous of men like Harten; but we are jealous for justice and freedom to 54 brave black men, who have been for six years unjustly imprisoned at Leavenworth, Kansas. ity Convent Girl Wife Slain By Jealous Mate After Quarrel (By Wonder City News Service.) MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 20.—At daybreak Tuesday morning a fatal love quarrel took place in the rear yard of 1314 Peabody avenue. Mrs. Fannie Albert, a very pretty young married woman, was stabbed to death after a heated argument. The woman's husbnd, Howard Leon Albert, aged 22, of 414 Ashland street, was arrested and charged with murder. Detectives Crogan and Mivelaz and Detective Sergeants Gleason and Fox were the arresting officers. The sleuths said that jealousy was probably the cause of the tragedy. Honey Boys The Honey Boys take this opportunity to wish all their patrons and friends the very best wishes of the season and invite them to their post-holiday dance at Arcade Hall, January 10. ChristmasDay Two Men to Pay Penalty For Killing Aged Cou CHARLESTON, S. C., Dec. 2 (By A. N. P.)—Frank Galanz Julius Garvin will be elected December 21. They were guilty of the murder of Mr. Mrs. W. D. Brown. In as confession the men stated that set fire to the couple before them. 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Have you ever thought of returning to Europe, as so Negroes are doing nowadays?" I have thought of going to Brazil many times, but on second thought I have decided to remain. Sometimes I feel as if experiencing too much of the acid of color prejudice to my temper sweet. But," he added with determination, my country, mine as much as any other American. My great-grandfather died to win the freedom of this country the battle of Rhode Island, August 29, 1778; my great-father fought to preserve its independence at Lake Erie; my grandfather fought at Shiloh to preserve the Union days if have seen a little active service. I am an American—and one I shall remain in spite of all attempts to hyphenate me. I am going to fight it out here if fathers did. No one shall make me run." there are many Negroes who have good positions, said the author in a brief silence. He to reate some instances he particularly in Washing- G. There are a good many Negroes who fairly good posi- tioned Dixon; "but since there is an enemy that will not open competition, it is often more a matter of the choice that they get these well moral positions. Color is diverting valuable ta- nition of employment that in the persons more fitted to a social and economic factor. Amount of Negro talent and income to waste. This improved policy results in the nation." Nearroes are withdrawn at all" said the man, said that there are miles in the North; large Northern cities that the proportion of people outside saloons in the rooms was far in whites doing the repairs. Dixon, "but I had example these. He encouraged and ambitious men forced into compelled, educated brother, the former faring no better than bossed by one man. It is often his com-mitive to step out, to clutter. I heard one of them, 'What's the use?' he with a good educa-tion the same por-tect. There I was actually an example to this man, and you blame them for I never am outlook." What Merry Christmas and To My Many Friends P.J. Clyde Randall, 525 Fifth Avenue Merry Christmas and To My Many Friends Dr. William for Frankstown and Penn Merry Christmas and To My Many Friends PAYTON ROAD 522 Penn Avenue SEASON'S BAILEY'S D 522 Penn Avenue Christmas and a Happy Many Friends and Pa Randall, Jr., Attor Avenue Pittsb Christmas and a Happy Many Friends and Pa William H. Edwa and Penn Aves. Christmas and a Happy Many Friends and Pa N ROSE, Unde ue SON'S GREET 'S DRUG Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year SEASON'S GREETINGS Phone Grant 3316-R. Wishing Merry Christmas a Robert L. Vann, Wishing You All Christmas and a Happy Vann, Attorney Wishing You All Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Robert L. Vann, Attorney-at-Law ```markdown ``` incentive have they? It might be said that these men had little or no ambition to start with. Perhaps so; but the duty we owe to our fellowmen is not to throw obstacles in their way, but to encourage them, to fan every spark of ambition. The aspiring Negro is severely handicapped in his desire to accomplish anything. He has to wrestle so long and so hard with prejudice that a great portion of his energy is lost. Take the case of a poor Negro at a university. While the poor white student can get any spare time position, the Negro has to depend on the color whims of the employer. Even the meanest jobs are sometimes refused him. As a student I was once refused a job of taking out soiled dishes in return for my means on account of color. It is truly disheartening to see Negro youths being graduated, after the severest struggles, to find the door of opportunity closed in their faces. As an instance, take Chicago. Nationwide experience tells me that the Negro has better opportunities there than anywhere else. Yet the disadvantages the colored people suffer in that city, as reported by the Juvenile Protective Association, are unbelievable. I happen to have a clipping from the report in my grip and would like to show it to you." He left the room, returning soon with the clipping, which he handed to the Senator. The latter glanced at it a moment and handed it back, saying: "Would you mind reading it for me?" Dixon read: "In the business world—speaking generally—the discrimination against the Negro is even greater. It grows more and more difficult for a colored man or woman to get work except as a laborer or servant, and even in those and a Happy New Year friends and Clients Jr., Attorney-at-Law Pittsburgh, Pa. and a Happy New Year friends and Patients H. Edwards in Aves. Pittsburgh, Pa. and a Happy New Year friends and Patrons SE, Undertaker Pittsburgh, Pa. GREETINGS RUG STORE Pittsburgh, Pa. g You All nd a Happy New Year Attorney-at-Law directions there are serious difficulties. As salespeople, office clerks and stenographers there is almost no opportunity for Negroes in Chicago. With one exception the big business colleges use discrimination against colored students. There is small encouragement for them to take training in technical courses in public schools. One bright colored boy, who graduated from a technical school this year, was sent with his classmates to the employment office of a big corporation. "We don't hire niggers," said the man in charge." A child's cry was heard in the body of the car. Dixon asked to be excused and hurried in. A few minutes later he returned, bringing a baby about 18 months old. "His mamma has train sickness," exclaimed Dixon. The youngster, riding on Dixon's knee and tickled by the Senator, was flow laughing and kicking with delight. Dixon, by tossing him and riding him around for the past two days, had been spoiling him. Several times he had refused to return to his mother. The child soon became sleepy again and, nestling in Dixon's arms, was soon sound asleep. He resumed the reading of the clipping: "Out of nearly 4,000 men employed by the express companies, only twenty-one are colored men, and fifteen of that number work as porters. There are apparently none at all employed as boot-and-shoe hands, glove makers, bindery workers, printers, neckwear and suspender workers, or on the elevated roads. A good many labor unions admit colored men to membership, but these complain that they are discriminated against, at least in the more difficult and better-paid trades, when it comes to getting work. "The result is that the mass of Negroes are forced to seek, in increasing numbers, the less desirable and poorly paid occupations. More Negro men—nearly 8,000 in all—work as porters and bar helpers in saloons and poolrooms than in any other field." "This report," explained Dixon, "depicts pre-war conditions, but it is substantially true again today." 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Yet here, five hundred years later, we find men in authority advocating an analogous thing in the non-education of certain citizens." namely, the greedy Negroes at the top. "A great many not dustrial training for said the Senator. I think of that. I trainning. Since that all production, the wealth and indepen Negro cannot get "But' the ignorant Negro is the happy Negro. "protested the Senator; "to educate him is only to make him unhappy." "Very well." replied Dixon, "here is this sleeping infant. He is ignorant, and hence is always happy, when healthy and well cared for. Would you always keep him at this stage because education and the knowledge of life will make him unhappier, as it surely will?" "Again, with the possible exception of the Latin races, the Caucasian is the unhappiest of all peoples. Now, suppose I were to say: 'Do not educate white men any more; to do so is only to make them unhappier.' what would you think of me?' Advocates of non-education for Negroes have shown so little regard for us in other vital matters and so much genuine solicitude in this that I have begun to suspect that what they really mean is: 'Do not educate the Negro and make the unhappy white man unhappier.'" The Senator did not reply, Dixon continued: "Moreover, the thinker of any color is often unhappy because education enables him to see the timel and the heartaches, the injustices and the greed that go to make up the greater part of our civilization. But, as you say, there is some mercy in this advocacy of non-education of the Negro, for while the uneducated Negro of the United States has a far happier lot than any other peasant class perhaps in the world, there is no recognized place in America for the educated Negro. To use an old phrase: He is in advance of his age, that is so far as conditions are governed by the whites. He lacks that association that helped to make Johnson, Lamb and Garrick what they were. 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(At Entrance of Pennsylvania Station) it shows what can be accomplished by industry and good business sense. When Madam Walker died in 1920 she left a home at Irvington-on-Hudson, which rebounded to the credit of the Negro's capacity for big business. Then the fact that her daughter, Madam A'Lelia, Walker-Robinson has increased the fortune, is gratifying to every well-wisher of our group. And now for this fortune to be united to another of real estate fame in Chicago gives assurance that not only will the money be kept in the race, but it will be handled with care. Heretofore large racial fortunes have either been squandered or stolen by scheming whites. But such aggregations of money usually came easy—such as a discovery of oil, or the buying of extensive lands at a cheap rate and holding them until they were valuable. But the Walker fortune came by hard work, and it came from Negroes. This new alliance gives assurance that it will be kept, and kept among Negroes. THE ghost of unemployment is beginning to hover over the industrial regions. Cold weather necessitates the closing down of many outside jobs. In this case thousands of Negroes will be thrown out of work. It behooves the forward-leading among the plan and see if something can be done to alleviate suffering much as possible. Already movements are on food to forestall as much as possible the dread days of mid-winter. It in the duty of those who can and are in a position to do so, to get together others who are so inclined and be ready when the crisis comes. In this way a migration scandal may be averted. For upon the least information that, Negroes are having hard times up here, the Southern white newspapers will play it to the limit, to our detriment. Skeleton Is Found Near Resort Site CHICAGO, Dec. 20.—Part of a human skeleton was found Wednesday in an alley behind a building that once was the notorious Everleigh Club, Chicago brothel with which Mrs. Helen Elwood Stockey charged her millionaire husband was trying to link her to get a divorce. Foot, hand and leg bones were discovered by a city alley instructor. He said they must have been near there since his last recent instruction. The bones were given to police. Penna. Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. Meets In Annual Session; C. C. Kittrell Re-Elected As G. M. PHILADELPHI Penna. Grand Le Meets In Annual Kittrell. Re-Ele PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 20. The Masonic Temple, No. 409, S. Seventh street, was the scene last week of the one hundred and eighth annual communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of West and Accepted Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. C. G. Kittrell, M. W. G. M., presiding. A lodge of sorrow at Shiloh Baptist Church on Sunday preceded the formal opening of the sessions. Reports from the various Masonic districts showed that the 112 lodges of the state embrace in their membership 10,000 master Masons. The lodges are re-elected on Tuesday; M. W. Grand Master, Clarence C. Kittrell, No. 65; R. W. D. G. M., W. G. Butler, No. 69; R. W. G. Senior Warden, James R. Williams, No. 65; R. W. G. Junior Warden, Milton N. White, No. 32; R. W. Grand Treasurer, Howard Gould, No. 48; R. W. Secretary, John S. Vatson, No. 71; R. W. A. G. S., J. Henry Sellers, No. 51. In his annual address to the Grand Lodge Brother Kittrell said, in part: "We are thankful that our slender and uncertain threads of Life has been strengthened and has permitted us to meet in this the 108th Annual Grand Session, as we greet one another I believe we have many reasons to be thankful and much upon which to congratulate ourselves, besides the increase in our membership, the increase in our attendance, the testing itself in all subordinate lodges, has never been greater and the reports will be many which will bring satisfaction to us all. "At the time of my election as Most Worshipful Grand Master I asked for your co-operation and assistance, the response to my appeal has been hearty and generous, it is a pleasure for me to thank the grand officers and members throughout the state for their up-tiring efforts to make my first year's work a success, for without our help you would not. Let us as brothers have for our motto unity in our Grand Lodge as we all need brotherhood. "The future of Masonry in the state is full of promise: Nothing but our own lack of interest can its brightness bedm, it is with us whether our fraternity shall perish or prosper. What will give us the certainty of a bright future as a fraternity of Masons? The answer is UNION, have union of sentiments, and union of our efforts, as Masonry teaches us not to regard mere external appearances which we may not consider ourselves appropriate, but we judge the character of men by their actions, by their conversations, by their fruits. Freemasonry is one of the great moral forces of the age. It has already accomplished much in the performance of its mission, it is destined to do much more to bring mankind from darkness to light, to give embodiment of truth, it is a constant protest against every form of error. 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"These duties if faithfully performed, will regenerate the world, vice will disappear, war cease, hatred, discord and envy no longer curse and afflict mankind, and universal peace and good-will to man and love, to God will not only prevail among men, but fill, with joy the hearts of the angels in heaven. "This is the mission of Free Masonry; this is the noble work which you and I have voluntarily enlisted to assist in accomplishing. Let us now realize that having conquered past difficulties and trials, our powers are unfettered and free, and that the Grand Mission of externality calls the more readily useless for vigorous energetic work, to whom much has been given, much will be required. Let us resolve with God's help duty faithfully performed will entitle us to a better life when this one is ended, and that our joy there will be in proportion to our faithfulness here. "I note with pride the many encouraging letters received from the Grand Masters of the Foreign Jurisdictions, in which many have spoken of their trials yet the majority of them are in Peace and Harmony, for the Upbuilding of the Craft, they are building Homes and Temples, many of them being ably assisted by the Masters of the Old Eastern Star. "I record the sundering of warm ties that exist between the Foreign Jurisdictions and the State of Pennsylvania. "I have taken a great interest in the Masonic Home this year, there has been so much sold in the Grand Lodge and such little done. I went over the situation of the Home with Brother James Auter as manager, in January and then again in March. In July I went to the Home and stayed five days. I motored from Coatesville to District Deputy Carpenter, Deputy Grand Master Butler, and Brother Cuff, who is a member of the Home board, it being these brothers' first visit to the Home. They were surprised to find it so well located. We walked over the farm in company with Brother J. Auter, the manager, he taking great interest in showing us about the farm. In the evening the brethren returned home. I then started my study of the farm and home. I find we have a good land. With the place needs farmers in that section told me that at one time that our farm was just as good as theirs. We change farmers too often: I went with the farmer about his work each day, getting information concerning the farm. He stated to me that there was enough good land at the present time for the upkeep of the inmates until the farm can be fertilized. I left the Home feeling that we will never get away from the Eastern Star convention, which was held at St. Louis. During their deliberations a discussion arose as to the purchasing of a Home. After they had thoroughly discussed the situation pro and con, the Worthy Grand Matron asked the Grand Lodge to arrange some plan whereby both orders could see the same place for homes. The Grand Chapter accepted my suggestion, and went on record by an unanimous vote to await the decision of the Lodge, and if they are to be favorable they are ready to help us make what it really ought to be. It is up to us to bring our wives, mothers, sisters and daughters closer together, that we may help them and they us. "Come in my first year's work of raising money to build our Masonic Temple has been foremost in my mind. The Grand Lodge accepted plans whereby they might raise money to build our Temple. In the past, many of the State, have travelled many miles, visiting nearly every Lodge in the State, which is too numerous to mention here, asking the members to buy bonds and certificates. I have asked my district deputies, grand lecturers, grand orator, worshipful masters, all other grand and subordinate officers to urge the buy the money. In some sections there has been a lack of interest shown for reasons I desire to have explained at this Grand Session. The report will be given as to what has been done. The Temple Trustees have had my hearty co-operation in this move. It's a Cold, Cold World It's a cold, cold world when you come all the way from Virginia and start walking the streets to find a place to sleep. Fifty-two colored boys, who were arrested dozing over a grating behind a hotel at Broad Street, told the police the grating was the first warm place they had found since their arrival. They were discovered by Mitchell and Dean, detectives, and taken to the 15th and Locust streets police station for a hearing. They range in age from 60 to 70. They will be sent to the House of Detention, while the older boys will be treated as vagrants. In April I called the Temple Board together and went over the plans. We decided to send out circular letters and other means to interest the brethren." Slayer Gets 10 Years George Light, 830 North Eighth street, was sentenced by Judge McDevitt to from 10 to 20 years in the Eastern Penitentiary for second degree murder. Light was convicted December 7 of killing William Johnson, living in South Eleventh street, during a crime gap sentence in the sentence "the maximum is the degree murder under the recently adopted Ludlow bill. For the first time in the courts of this city a woman was found guilty of first degree murder by a jury in which a woman sat. The woman convicted is Mattie Jones of a murder near Boca Raton who shot William Martin, September 22. Attorneys Norris and Lewis were her counsel. Five Pieces Of White Woman'sSkinGrafted On Body of Young Girl Because of her love of children, Mrs. Howard Bartges, a 21-year-old Scotch woman, who lives with her husband and son at No. 14 Harvey-seattle-painful skin grafting institution in the Women's Medical College Hospital, in order to patch up the burned body of 4-year-old Easie Hopkins, a child who had been in the hospital a year recovering from the effects of a fire in her house, 1811 North Twenty-second street. As a result of Mrs. Bartges' act of charity, Essie will have a truly Merry Xmas this year. It was just a year ago that she was burned. For a time her life was despaired off, but the doctors finally managed to pull her through a long period of acute anguish. But even though her life was stained, she moved on the high road to recovery, the nature of her injuries required that the burned area be covered with new skin. For the last 12 months she has remained in one position on her hospital cot. Last week, through Dr. Jessie W Pryor, medical director of the hospital, an appeal was made in the newspapers for a donor to come forward and give some skin to be grafted on the child's burned body. There were numerous responses by mail and telephone, and a donor who skin and blood "typed" with the blood and skin of the little girl. One of the volunteers was Mrs. Bartges, who has not been a resident of this city very long. She said: "I have always been fond of children, and if I can be the means through which this little girl can be restored to health and to her parents, I would be willing to undergo anything. Administration proved that Mrs. Bartges' skin and blood were of the proper 'type' and she was made ready for the transplanting of her skin to the body of the little sufferer. Five pieces of her skin were skilfully removed by means of a very sharp razor and were grafted on to the burned areas of little Eisley's body. Each piece was slightly larger than a silver dollar, and of the thickness of tissue paper. In Proyne, they had been perfectly successful and that Eisley would soon be able to go home to her parents, perhaps in time to see the beautiful Xmas tree that the residents of the neighborhood, together with the nurses and physicians at the hospital, have promised her. Laughs At Prison Judge Terry, in Quarter Sessions Court, sentenced Edward Gaines, 26 years old, no home, to a term of not less than five years and not more than 10 years in the county prison, after he had been convicted by a jury of the men and three women of a charge entaining the death at 112 South Nineteenth street with intent to steal. The judge said on account of the Ludlow act he would not be able to send Gaines to the county prison with a flat sentence of 10 years, as he wanted to do. Gaines has been arrested 15 times in court. Teens on similar charges. After he was sentenced he looked up at Judge Terry and began to laugh heartily. THE PITTSBURGH COURIER Marion Anderson Heard WithPhilharmonicSociety Edward Henry Heads Citizens For 5th Term It was indeed a delightful program that Conductor Josef Pasternack arranged for the second of the season's concerts of the *Zillharmonic Society*, at the Academy of Music, and the two solist greatly enhanced the enjoyment of the concert. Another feature well worth mentioning is that the audience was probably the largest that ever attended any of the concerts of the society, as there was no available room in any part of the large auditorium. For his opening offering Mr. Pasternach selected the overture from the now vanished opern, "Anacreon," by Cherubini, and the spirited playing of the orchestra demonstrared the beauty of the remainder of the score, this fragment of Cherubini's talent is well worth preserving, for if the methods of development are old fashioned, its many beautiful themes give it right to occasional presentation. It has also presented as its first select of the evening Marion Anderson, the young and gifted con- The attempt to inject the "old Philadelphia" issue into the recent election of officers of the Citizens' Republican Club was given a setback when Edward W. Henry was re-elected president for the fifth consecutive term, defeating William G. Lee by 60 votes in the election held last Monday. Lee was sponsored by the native-born Thomas G. Lewis, then chairman of the Board of Directors, defending G. Edward Dickerson easily. Fulking A. Ford decisively defeated Everett W. Johnson for Financial Secretary, winning by more than 100 votes. Arthur Haines was chosen as corresponding secretary, and Irvin Nuder Hill, Jr., as treasurer. Edward Goggins defeated James Jacobs in the annual race for Boy Hit With Brick Sheppard Lumkim, a 12-year-old boy, was struck on the head with a brick while engaging in a fight near the Northwest Grammant School, Fifteenth and Race streets. He was knocked unconscious and was revived at the Gahmann Hospital. Leading Contractor's Daughter Makes Debut One of the ublightful parties of the week was that given by Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Trent in honor of their only daughter, Virgil Mae, on her eighteenth birthday Friday evening, December 7. Miss Trent's father is the largest Negro contractor and builder in Philadelphia. And her mother was the charming Miss Ruth Sully of Richmond, Va. The list of invited guests included this season's most pleasing "tebs" and the matrons, as well as members of the younger set of Philadelphia's most charmed circle. The debutante wore an exquisite creation of white crepe de chene. It was made after the Macau Washington style, with rhinestone brooch of wonderful design, draping white rose buds in the long waist line. A beautiful string of pearls with pendant earrings and pearl bracelet match were the only wear. With this Miss Trent married an old fashioned bouquet of roses and carnations. Her pretty face was surrounded by a riot of dark curls. From 9 until 12 o'clock the Trent's beautiful home at 2041 Master street was the scene of gayety and merriment. At 11:30 the guests, one hundred in number, were served refreshments. The tokens of remembrance were many and wonderful, among them ornaments of gold and silver of rare designs, jade and diamonds. The receiving party was all that could have been desired in the matter of style and beauty. The line included: Dorothy Craft, Lillian Gary, Marion Townes, Edna Trent and Janette Gordon. 'Tunes At Topics' Coming to Dunbar Christmas Week Philadelphians, who are fastidious as to the type of entertainment offered them, will have their desires gratified during the Xmas holidays at Gibson's New Dunbar Theater. The new John T. Gibson production, "Tunes and Topics," and the new animated scenic musical extravaganza, opens at that house beautiful Monday evening, December 24, 8:30 p. m. "Tunes and Topics," a fantastic fricase with a melodious garnish, cooked by Messrs. Miller, Slayer and Cooper, more than well known to musical comedy lovers, will be served by 60 speedsters. The production was costumed by the great-colored trumpet, America's great-colored trumpet, "Shuffle Along" and the new reigning success, "Runnin' Wild." Every detail more, "Runnin' Wild." BROADWAY RESTAURANT 615 S. BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. ST. JOHN'S SUNDAY AFTERNOON FORUM Every Sunday, Gibson's New Dunbar Theater, at 3 P. M. Where Worth-while Folks Meet for Worth-while Things December 23rd—National Benefit Insurance Co. Day This sterling organization will furnish the speakers tralto of this city. She has appeared here and elsewhere on the concert stage, but never before with an orchestra. She is possessed of a contralto of great beauty and power and her use of her gift showed that she has been well schooled. The popular recitative and aria, from Donitzel's La Favorita, was her opening number and she was not only equal to all the technical requirements of thisudio recording, she revealed an opulence of voice that gives her future much promise. She then sang with much expression, two of Henry T. Burleigh's Spirituals, the second, "Heavn, Heavn," being especially impressive. The applause when Miss Anderson finished came like a sudden blast of gunfire, and continued through so many recalls that it seemed as a rule to be broken when the audience entered. Mr. Pasternack was obviously pleased with the success of his protege, a satisfaction shared by the entire audience. marshall by a scant 16 votes. George D. Butler, Adolphus Caps and Frank Johnson were elected to the board of directors. Others chosen with little or no opposition were James E. Howard, second vice president; R. Lee Chichester Chapin and George C. Horse, deputy marshal of the board; Joseph T. Seth, Jr, corresponding secretary; A. R. Curry, as treasurer; Robert H. Montgomery and William H. Jones, directors, all declining to run for their offices, made this one of the most interesting election in the annals of the grand old organization. addition an element of rivalry hitherto unheard of the selection of what was called the "soap-box" slute, being put forward by the group conducting the club's annual entertainment. Haines, Nudherhill and Johnson were the only "soaps" coming out winners when the ballots were counted. the board of directors served an unusually appetizing lunch all day to the members who were not until midnight. George Grant, judge; William B. Holten and William Bailey, tellers, were the election officers. ticular to the display of gowns has been more than carefully looked after by Mme. Gilman personally. The scenery built by the Millard France Studios, New York, is without a doubt more than elaborate. The company of sixty speedsters includes America's most select entertainers, some of whom are Bessie Smith, record star of renown; Greenlee and Drayton, collegians from the Big-Time; Andrew Tribble of female impersonator; Emmet McDowell delling and singing comedian; Marc Slayter, the bronze Valentino; Carrie Yates, prima donna; George W. Cooper, the beau brummel of "How Come?" Quintard Miller of Miller family fame and a sprightly Charlestonian chorus of twenty. PHILADELPHIA, PA. W. ROLLO WILSON, Locen Representative, MANSION, S. D. Holmes, Dr. Distrutor, G12 S. Holmes, Dr. Distrutor, PAPERS EVERY FRIDAY Jesse Dunson, manager of Gibson's New Dunbar Theater, has returned from a business trip to New York. Harry Webber of Pittsburgh, a representative of the circulation department of The Courier, was a business visitor here this week. Dr. Thomas E. Stokes of Greensburg has returned to his home after attending the grand lodge. Miss Frances Edmonds, who is a student nurse in New York, is home for the holidays. George Washington, father of Mrs. J. C. Alexander; Miss Louise Crews, Mrs. Mary Trice and David Crews, all of Washington, were guests of Dr. and Mrs. James C. Alexander over Sunday. Cress Simmons of Baltimore was a business visitor here last week. Mrs. Vivian Bailey entertained the Japelima Club at her residence, 220 West Penn street, Germantown, on Thursday evening. Invitations are out for the Fellchurch dance on December 26, in Garrick Hall. The Mercy Service Club is having a yuletide dance for the benefit of Mercy Hospital on December 26 at St. Peter Claver's. Mrs. G. W. Adams of Powelton avenue spent the week-end in New York. A recent wedding of great social importance was that of Miss Dorothy Hendricks to R. McKinney on Saturday, December 8. Miss Marion Moore of New York was one of the bridesmaids at the McKinney-Hendricks wedding last week. Miss Mattie Cousins is home from an extended visit in Virginia. Miss Evelyn Douglass has returned to Baltimore after a delightful visit with friends here. C. St. E. Harris and B. E. Alston of Franklin, who were delegates to the Grand Lodge, have returned home. Miss Marlon Anderson was soloist on Sunday night with the Philharmonic Society. A crowded house greeted her at the Academy of Music. Miss Helen Marks of Brooklyn attended the Childs-Williams wedding here. Mrs. Harriett Jones has returned to her home in Boston. to her home in Boston. Recent visitors here were Miss Carlyle of Fall River, Mass; Miss Annie Hickman of Bridgewater, Mass; and Miss Sarah Williams of Providence. W. H. Washington, who visited friends here, has returned to his home in Hartford, Conn. James R. Williams, David Melonet, Sr., George Cochran, Carl Brown, and John H. Hancock returned to Pittsburgh, following the close of the Grand Lodge. J. D. Brown has returned to his home in Baltimore. James Auter of Harrisburg attended the State Grand Lodge here last week. Mrs. E. Wells, Mrs. E. Gray, B. Lightfoot, G. Gray and B. R. Bray were visitors at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. Alexander, 4101 Market Street. Mrs. Pearl Kilgore, who has been visiting in this city, returned to her home in Winston Salem, N. C. Registered at Roadside T. W. Brown, Reading; C. S. Harris, B. E. Alston, Franklin; Arthur Humphries, W. Moore, John Melontree, H. N. Thomas, S. Smith, Pittsburgh; J. Faukner, Easton; Mr. and Mrs. George Wortham, Leon Brown, Baltimore, Mrs. Sam Washburn, Baltimore, Mrs. Arnold, Atlantic City; Mr. and Mrs. A. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Clark, Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Plitt, Washington; Paul Thompson, Carlisle, Pa.; C. B. Bell, Altoona; Edward McCanhay, Johnstown; Thomas Dunson, Erie; Howard Poindexter, Henry Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Dr. Scott, C. L. Suffolk, New York. CORAOPOLIS. PA. Mrs. W. E. Tardy and grandson of East End, Pittsburgh, were the Sunday guests of Mr. J. J. Stout and Mrs. Elsie D. Witten. Mr. Stout has been confined to his bed with pneumonia is convalescing. Mrs. Marguerite. Winston Crawford who became suddenly ill in the afternoon of Prof. Thornton of Horton St., Pittsburgh, is very much better. Rev. B. N. Henningham motored to New Kensington Sunday to the dedication of the new church. Mrs. C. C. Davis of 1039 State Avenue, entertained the Apex Sewing and Welfare Club kudu-swelling Berry is chairman of the Committee for the Chicken Dinner at Beaties Hall, Dec. 29th, for the benefit of the Apex Club. GREENSBURG. PA. Rev. W. H. Butler, the Presiding Elder of the District, preached at 11 A. M. His text was taken from St. John fifth chapter, fifth volume, session at 8 o'clock. Rev. J. U. Gumbs, pastor of A. M. E. SATURDAY, DECEMBER HARRISI Church, preached from Acts 16:13. Communion services were held after the sermon. Rev. Parham of Adam street, returned home from Memphis, Tenn., where he attended the confirmation of the Saints of God in Christ Church. Helen Webb, of Connellsville, Pa., was visiting in Greensburg. Miss Webb was the cust of Miss Bullock and Miss Frey. Master Robert Palmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Palmer, of Madison street, underwe 1 operation in the Westmoreland Hospital. He is improving nicely. of Mrs. Myrtle Joel Camp, on Monday members are cordial daughters of Lovan the No. 145. of their election of Mrs. Viole White Worthy Counselor. Mrs. Mattie receiver of dept term; Mrs. Ann Inspector; Mrs. Fister of Deeds; Mrs. Recorder of Acces Horia Johnson, Or Horton 18-men White, White McKEESPORT, PA. The Annie Marshall Club was the guest of Mrs. Lena-Taylor, of Jenny Lind avenue, Friday. Mrs. L. Tayl and Mrs. M. Dotson were entertained on Thursday by Mrs. Emma Brown, of 18 Junilla street. Betty M. Nycchens, matron of the Coleman Home, and Mrs. Speedwell were the guests of Mrs. Marshall, 1342 Jenny Lind avenue. J. Davis, of 314 Mulberry street, is-leaving town. Mr. Davis spend his Christmas holidays with relatives and friends Lynchburg. Van Mrs. Fannie Walker, accompanied by her nephew, Thomas Brown, was called out of town by the serious illness of her brother, Mr. Ben Cadie, of Dayton, Ohio. DUOUESNE, PA. At the meeting of the Home Missionary Circle held on the 6th of the month with Mrs. Sadie White, of Braddock, chairman, the following officers were elected: Mrs. Ola Parks, president; Mrs. Georgia Pickett, vice president; Mrs. Lucy Brown, secretary; Mrs. Lucy Korda, secretary; Mrs. K. Gordon, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. A. J. Chatam, treasurer. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Lucie Brown, of 9 Seward street. M. M. W. Sheppard and G. Pickett were attending the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star at the Y. M. C. A., of Pittsburgh, Pa. A Box Social was held on Monday at the Jerusalem Baptist Church and the entertainment given by the "Jolly Eight" Club on Thursday, was a grand success. Wm. Patterson was the winner of tl. "guese pie" and as a result, was presented with a genuine pie. Mrs. A. G. Chatam, of Superior street, has returned home from a visit to the South land. Mrs. I. White, of Linden street, is home from visiting her daughter Miss Bessie Chatam, of 44 Pine Street, was visiting in Pittsburgh Friday. Mrs. E. Brown was the week-end guest of Mrs. S. Lennay, of 401 Fifth avenue, Rankin, Pa. NEW KENSINGTON PA. New Kensington Company No. 28, American Wooden, will hold an Emancipation Celebration, January 1, at St. James A. M. E. Church. Neighbor J. C. Dobbin, clerk, is chairman of the committee, which company has taken fresh start in the business of Supervisor Kelley, Meeting 2 and 4th Tuesday of the month. The members of the Court of Calanthe No. 145, of Creighton, will give a dinner in appreciation of the splendid work of the Worthy Council, who is now serving her third term as Worthy Councillor. The dinner will be given in the home Bell Phone, Walnut 4598-29 E. C. BROWN Real 427 South Broad St Notary Public Fire Insurance E. C. Brown Catering THE NEW ROAD GEORGE W. ROE 514-16-18 SOUTH Orchestra Entertaining GIBSON'S Direction Mr. NEW DUNBAR Two Weeks, Beg. Dec. 24 MR. JOHN T. GIBSON Presents "TUNES and TOPICS" "The Million Dollar Musical Extravaganza" with Bessie Smith, Greenlee and Drayton, Andrew Tribble, Emmet Anthony, Marcus Slayter, George Cooper, Quintard Miller, Carrie Yates and Sixty Bronze Speedsters. Mats Daily 2:30 Eves. 8:30 Two Midnite Shows HARRISBURG of Mrs. Myrtle Johnson, of Val- Camp, on Monday, Dec. 5th. All members are cordially invited to daughters of Love Court, of Cres- ington, to their 145. of Cresington daughters of officers of Mrs. Viola White was reelected to Worthy Councilor for third Mrs. Mattie Allen was reeled receiver of deposits for the term; Mrs. Anna Wing- inspector; Mrs. Ella Horton inspector of Deeds; Mrs. Ebel Horton Accounts; Mrs. Cresington nella Johnson; Orsan; Mrs. Horton, 18-mm.ristee; Mrs. White Rose Tentie; Mrs. T, held their election of officers T, at which time Mrs. H Harris was made Worthy process; Mrs. Adora Carr, was Frank John Secretary; Mrs. M. F. Bov- Chaplain; Mrs. Virgil King, was Mrs. Ella Horton; Creig- who had her ley, Bresen, is de- nicely. MT. UNION, PA. Services were well attended Mt. Hope Baptist Church, Spraggans pr. chapel, a wonderful sermon. He is truly a God- man. And we are unkind to have him. We were able to have B. C. H. Berry to worship with B. C. Herry is a brother of the late Rev. C. Berry, who was our former tor. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were called to Virginia on account of the death of their sister. Mr. A. M. Edward Carter, who spat last夜 in Mr. Union, have turned home to Sister Linzie Pitis, a faithful member of H. Hope, worshipped with us Sday. Mrs. Maggie Jackson, Ganister Hill, who has been co- fined to her bed is able to be again. We are getting ready the Xmas exercises to be read Dec. 25. BRACKENRIDGE, PA Mr. Robert J. Clay she was married to Mr. Pauline Jenkins, also of Clay street on November 20, in the home of the birth parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pauline Jenkins. They are making the bed at 15 Clay street, John Hester on Saturday for Atlanta. He was a roomer of Mrs. J, W. Sullivan Mrs. J. W. Brooks is slowly impaired after a severe attack of panonia. FREEPORT, PA Mrs. Lenora Williams of S. Penn avenue, Pittsburgh, daughter of Rev. Anderson Brown of Laird avenue, Pittsburgh, and niece of D. Bowie of Freemont, Pa. quietly married to Mr. J. W. Pay of 5702 Harvard street on Sunday December 9, 1923, in the home Rev. Alfred Brown of Penn avenue. E. by Rev. W. H. R. Powell of Carrington Church They are married their husbands Penn avenue, Pittsburgh, Mr. W. Willis of Sixth street left Thursday, December 18, for Louis Va. to visit his mother, Mrs. M. Curtis, his Mrs. wants to away for a week or ten days. D. Bowie was the guest of Mr. a Mrs. J. H. Payne of Pittsburgh Sunday, Mr. Johnny Fultz of Street is on the sisk list this week. Mr. S. J. Stifhus has recovered his injuries which have caused a train accident. Joanneta and Latt Pa. FOR GOOD NEWS READ GOOD PAPER. TRY THE CURIER ONE WEEK. G. D. Bess agent. KENT & COMPANY Real Estate Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mortgages Building Associations S. P. Chamberlain Beil Phone Oregon 521 ROADSIDE HOTEL ROBINSON, Proprietor SOUTH 15th ST. PHILADELPHIA THEATERS Mr. John T. Gibson NEW STANDARD South at Twelfth Supreme Vaudeville The Best European and American Acts Mats.—Daily at 2:50 Two Shows Nightly, 11:30 and Midnight Show Every Day LEARN THE AUTOMOBILE AND AEROPLANE BUSINESS Experience Unnecessary We are now prepared to instruct from 290 to 300 students in our new building, which is now ready, but classes now forming. Our shop is equipped with lathe, drill presser, milling machine, planers and ex-under knifers. We have every facility to make you an expert mechanic. You may begin with a small deposit. Day and night classes. We have a number of cars to be repaired. Auto and Aeroplane Mechanical School 42-14 NORTH CAMERON ST. HARRISBURG, PENNA. SYRACUSE, N. Y. The N. A. A. C. P. held its meeting at the A. M. E. Zion Church on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. The principal speaker was Mr. Perry of the City Bank Trust Company. His subject was "Thrift." Mr. Charles-Taylor of New York City recently visited the museum of 602 E. Washington street. He also visited Rochester and Buffalo while here. Mr. C. H. Hazzard of Cazanovia and formerly of Syracuse recently visited this city. The Pew Rally of the A. M. E. Zion Church held on Sunday afternoon, December was conducted by the presidents of ceremonies. Mrs. J. D. Wilson. Collection was $1.70. Miss Corine Butler of 1017 Almond church, who has been on the sick list for some time, is convalescent. BUFFALO, N. Y. Mrs. Lawrence H. Grant and Mrs. J. Hall, proprietor of Little Grace Inn, 150 Exchange street, held a reception in honor of Mrs. J. L. Hall on her return trip from Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio. The evening was pleasantly spent. Mrs. Hall reports a delightful trip. Mr. and Mrs. William Bradley, a friend of her family, a teacher at her home in St. Thanksgiving Day. Covers were held for seven. The table was beautifully decorated, fruit-variety being the center. The dinner consisted of turkey stuffed with oysters and everything that went with it, pumpkin and mince pies, plum pudding. We wish them many enjoyable food. Eagle Street has beautiful sick, but she is much better, and we hope she a specially recovery. Josephine Brinson of 150 Elm Street is giving a swell house party and is taking over her new home at 154 Elm Street. "To little Joe, go." Mr. Felix Elliott of 20 W. Eagle street died Saturday, December 1. He was a member of the Tyne Loe Group, the Naomi Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star No. 10. His funeral was held at the Vine Street Church. He leaves to mourn their loss a mother, brother, wife and a host of friends. The N. A. B. C.P. hold their annual meeting at the First Shiloh Baptist Church Tuesday, December 4. The election of new officers took place. Amy A. Brown secretary. Mr. Marshall Brown secretary. The Courier can be had at 427 and 439 Michigan avenue and No. 9, 65 and 171 William street. William Campbell, general agent. 1. Hodge Temple No. 61, N. M. S. held their Winter Cermonial Sunday, preceding the ceremonies. The Temple, headed by their Drum Corps, and followed by the Navices fastened to a rope, led by Nobel M. H. Jackson, marched through the streets and received applause from the first time, the Turtle paraded in the daytime. Fourteen would be Nobles crossed the burning sandals of the desert, after which the caravan refreshed themselves with camel milk. The Temple held the pleasure of a celebration and the assistance of Deputy Samuel R. Cox, of Sahara Temple No. 2, Pittsburgh, whose bid was very valuable. SOUTH BOSTON, VA. The following students are on the gold medal honor roll for the month of November at Williams, Normal and Industrial School: Marie Hamilton, Allen Boyd, Oliver M. Penick. Rev. Kendrick was on the sick list last week and was unable to have services on last Sunday. We are glad to note that he is improving at this writing. South Boston was shocked last Sunday to hear of a local hospital. The funeral services were held at Mt. Olive Church on Wednesday by the pastor, Rev. Rux. She is survived by a husband, George Wyatt; one son, three daughters, one granddaughter, three sisters and one brother. Mrs. Richard Ewell, Mrs. Sallie Goodwin and Mrs. Lizzie Torain being her sisters. Mrs. Lash Williams of Premier, W. Vau, was called home last Monday on account of the death of Mrs. Lou Wyatt, his sister, Mrs. Ophelia McCormick and Mrs. Cornelia McCormick with her sister Mrs. Selia Williams who is sick. Mrs. Tqalor of Charlottesville, Va., inspector for the National Benefit Insurance Company, is in our town looking after the company's business. Mrs. R. A. Pindle and children Jeff Saturday for Roanoke, Va. where they will join Mr. Pindle, who now located there. We re- gret very much to lose Prof. Pindle and family, and hope them much success in there new field. Mr. Pindle's mother and Master Arthur Jackson will join them later. South Boston feels proud to know that one of her native sons in person of Oscar Pindle has been elected captain of Hampton football team for 1924. Those who have seen Prof. Pindle this year are surprised at the selection made by the team. Mr. Charlie Sawyer is home after spending the summer in New York City. ALBANY, GA. The friends of Mrs. O. B. Hines of Madison street are glad to know that she is back home again from an extended stay in Macon, Ga., where she underwent an operation. She is getting along nicely. Colonel J. H. Watson of Jefferson street is still improving. Mr. J. G. Gary of Sylvester, Ga., is visiting his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. J. B. McGhee of Alken, S. C., was called to the city on account of illness of her brother, Mr. J. H. Watson. Mrs. J. C. Potter spent the week-end in Blainville south of W. H. Bingham. Mr. B. Saloman of Valdosta, Ga., spent a few days in the city last week. Miss Janie Dickens was guest of honor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hall in Commerce street. Mr. Austin of Atlanta is in the city representing the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. A meeting with S. C. Carr in the Municipal Life Insurance Guarantee Company was held at December 8. The meeting was called to order promptly at 10:30 a.m. by Mr. J. S. Causey of Albany. Introduction by Mr. H. L. Guldrock of Albany of Mr. Thomas McPherson of Savannah, Ga. He was brief in his remarks. Address to the meeting. The meeting was interesting and we hope this next meeting will be held in our city. Mrs. Bertha Adams of North Monroe street is spending a while in Cura, Texas. A week's meeting ended Sunday night at Union Baptist Church, East Albany. Three great sermons preached at Debutal Baptist Church by the pastors of Union Baptist Church in Thomasville, Ga. Miss Belle Mettray of Quiltman spent a few days in the city as guest of Dr. and Mrs. S. L. Thompson. CANTON, O. At a meeting of the Canton Civic League at the Community House last week, plans for the Xmas tree party for the kiddies of the community were completed. The committee on arrangements consist of R. W. Green chairman; A. L. Foster; D. J. Deardal and J. A. Alon. During the afternoon games will be played in the community house. A Xmas tree will be placed on the playgrounds. All children are invited. The following committees have recently been appointed by the president of the B. B. B. Club: Membership; Earl Armstrong; and Earl Armstrong; social, B. E. Williams; Fred Saunders and Ralph Forrest; program, Robert Hughes, J. B. Walker and E. B. Williams; initiating, G. H. Dunbar, Frank Reynolds; athletics, Ernest Armstrong, Russell Hall and P. L. Patterson; dramatic, Cleo Smallwood, L. A. Howard, and A. A. Smallwood. A splendid program has been the next regular meeting. Four Alpha Phi Alpha men resiling in Canton are planning to attend the annual convention of the fraternity in Columbus during the Xmas holidays. They are Attorney L. A. Howard, Dr. George G. McCormick, and Mrs. secretive of the Urban League, and Dr. B. Walker, Mrs. J. B. Walker and Miss Leanora Pritchitt are planning to attend the convention of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, which meets at the same time. The Social Service Club gave a very successful pre-Xmas bazar at Fraternal Hall last Wednesday evenings, booths were beautifully decorated. Officers and members of St. Paul A. M. E. Church held an informal reception for new members at the church last Wednesday night. An address was delivered by R. W. Greene and remarks were made by Rev. A. E. Allen. A social hour was spent and refreshments were served. A party was given by the Misses Liliana and Nara Powell at the Com- munity House Friday evening. A delightful evening was spent, after which light refreshments were served. Gym classes will be started for now from the Martin School gymnasium at once under the direction of the Canton Urban League. GIRL RESERVE NOTES BY OLIVE HAILEY The Nyota Reserves met December 11 at the Community House. The girls will give a candy sale on the 22d. The candy will be made by Ruth Jackson, Ethel Williams and Ollie Hailey. Mildred Hoffman will prepare the popcorn. A program will be given during the afternoon. A cabinet meeting was held Saturday. An all-day conference was held. The Girl Reserves meet every Tuesday afternoon after school. There is a great deal of enthusiasm in the work. KEOKUK. IOWA Mr. and Mrs. Williams Shepard of Fort Madison, Iowa, spent a few days in the city. Mrs. Shepard has been seriously ill at the home of Mrs. M. Burbridge. Mrs. Shepard, Gershby gave a chittering and supper Saturday evening. It was a grand success. Mrs. Mary Burbridge is improving after a slight illness. The sewing circle of the 'First,' Baptist Church gave a chicken supper at Tenth Street Hall. Montrose Beakley have returned to their home in Burlington, Iowa. CASTONIA, N. C. We were highly entertained in the school auditorium Sunday afternoon and night with "The Life of Christ" in moving pictures. Those who were not present Monday night at the auditorium missed a rare treat. We were told the girl got a tour by the truths and eloquence of Dr. Charles S. Morris, our noted Negro orator. We could have listened longer as he spoke so fluently from the subject: "The Measure of a Man." A nice crowd was out, but we were too sorry that the house was not patent. We could tell of the richness of this subject as delivered by this brilliant man. Rev. Burke, pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church, and his congregation will worship at Epworth M. E. Church Sunday at 3 p. m. Come and hear him. He is highly revered and well known, and fine preacher. He is making St. Paul's flourish. Dr. R. S. Morris preached last Sunday night from the 91st psalm. His theme was: "God's Insurance Company." Our hearts were stirred within us while he told us of the value of becoming a member of this great company. Come and hear him each Sunday at 11 p. m. and 7:30 a.m. You won't lose anything by coming, unless it be you heed his advice. Gastonia stands with pride upon her "Highland" Choral Class, with its talented musician, Miss Dulceina Adams, as leader. The music rendered by them Monday night was fine. We bid them go on. MONTGOMERY, ALA. Awarding four diplomas last Thursday, the Alabama State Normal School officially closed the 1923 fall quarter with the ninth quarterly commencement exercises, the feature of which was the address by Dr. P. A. Callaham, pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church of Montgomery. The regular commencement ceremony was preceded on December 16 by Charles H. Pratt of the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Montgomery. Dr. G. W. Trohnholm, president, announced that the total student registration for the quarter was 1,625, with S19 in residence. Completion of the junior high school auditorium-gymnasium and installation of electric lights on the campus were noted as the chief physical improvements. Graduating from the junior college and department were Larry Hamilton and Effie Wheat. From the high school normal the graduates were Amanda Bell and Edgar Moore. The winter quarter opened on Monday, December 17. BRIDGEPORT, OHIO M. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. R. T. Torrance, pastor. Sunday school opened at 9:30 o'clock. Supt. Griggs by his post of duty. At 11 o'clock the pastor preached from the subject. "The Estimation of Great Things to Sainthood from the past," said Sainthood from the pastor, "Jesus, the Master." Rev. J. A. Walden, associate pastor of the Mt. Zion church, served at the First Baptist Church of St. Clairsville. Sunday, instead of the Rev. H. Y. Younger of Youngstown who is carrying on a revival at Waterbury, Conn., Mr. Sarah Payne was a caller companyed by Rev. and Mrs. Cochran, Mr. Joseph Warren, who has been in the North Wheeling hospital is improving. Mrs. Novella Carruthers is much improved at this writing. Mr. J. A. Willis, Mr. C. P. William, Mr. J. A. Oliver, Mr. William Moore, Jr. of Fifth Methodist church at Martins Ferry, Ohio. Mr. Albert Oliver, who has been living at Stop 18 for a number of years, has moved to Bridgeport. Mr. Arthur Willis is a business caller at St. Clairsville Sunday. The Men's Club of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will meet at the Howard street. Booker T. Washington Lodge No. 78. P. and A. M. will hold their annual banquet at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, December 21. WILMINGTON, N. C. The Knights of St. John had a new officer, the new officers who are respe- ging. THE PITTSBURGH COURIER lv: E. King, president: J. Allen, recording secretary; William Newkirk, financial secretary; E. A. Davis, treasurer. Well, well, we see some very luxurious cars in our race, Mormons, packers, twins and singles, easy bodywork, good comfort cars; fast and powerful Buckz. That's fine—shows prosperity. Subscriptions are being taken for the New Year's eve ball that is being promoted by Messrs. Jervary, Owens, Battle and Crawley. This will undoubtedly be the largest dance of the season. Notice that B. I. among the crowd that is known for their good time promotion. Did he get unruly or... W. L. is back in town. Who is to be the lucky one this trip. Girls, get in shape; he'll be calling soon. There was a very nice affair given at Mrs. M. L. Jonez in honor of Mrs. and Mrs. M. H. Hawse, who have been visiting the house. S. S. is 18 years old. A little whist, a little or more of dancing and all spent a wonderful evening with an amiable hostess. MORGANTOWN, W. VA. * Morgantown has realized the fact that Christmas is just about here and every one is making elaborate preparations, private and pub-lary, in order to "blot out" all old worries. On Christmas day arrangements have been made to have an afternoon party and promenade for the school children and senior adults from 2 until 5 o'clock, at Turn Vernie hall. The regular dance and ball will begin at 8, lasting until 1. At midnight Santa Claus will appear in the person of Mr. Henry Hossey, laden with gifts for all one, pome, a present, the basket for the toy, Music for the occasion will be furnished by the famous Broadway Buddies, Syncopated orchestra, of Fairmont, Steve Bayard, manager; Anthony Sheffield, assistant manager. W. W. Sanders, state supervisor of colored schools, spoke in the Beachurst High School, closed morning, December 12, 1923, on the occasion and welfare of the students. He said that in order to gain a high standard in life we must have the implements with which to work. During his talk he made a beautiful comparison of a carpenter with our lives. In order for a carpenter to do his work in the correct way he must bring all his instruments to complete his particular job, taking no chances on whether they all will be needed, so that he will lose no time in getting the forgotten or needed tool. So he says the same is true with our lives. We must not only have a mental and physical ambition, but must have the proper instruments to work with. He said that the first instrument needed was "good health," which includes a clean mind and body and plenty of exercise. Second implement necessary is a good character, adding that a reputation is what others know you to be and a character is what you know yourself. You can cause a person or know better than yourself. He says that the kind of character one has depends upon the kind of things put into it. Every little act, whether good or bad, helps make a frame for your character, which has its good or bad influence in later life. The third instrument necessary is "to be true to yourself." He states that if one believes himself to be somebody, he will act and live accordingly. One must start out in the low position, but if he believes himself to be somebody and obtain all the education that is possible, he can work up to the top and make his belief come true. On Wednesday night, Mr. Sanders spoke before an appreciative representation of the Parent-Teachers' Association. Among the many good and wholesome things said, Mr. Saunders urged a more valued and concerted effort to allow the parents and not only in problems pertaining to the school, but also in all phases of civic life and community betterment. Mr. Sanders was at his best and he drew home his points from illustrations drawn from his rich life of experiences. He recounted with interest an appreciation and progress made since his last visit six years ago. Conditions were much more encouraging here than in many places where he had made similar survey. His visit was inspiring to every one and we hope that he will come to us soon again. Mr. McDaniel and their son Mark of Connellsville, Pa., were week-end visitors of their relatives and friends on White and Forest avenues. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The presiding elder, Dr. H. J. Johnson of Ithica, prescheated at both services last Sunday at A. M. E. Zion Church; also held his second quarterly, last Monday night where good reports were rendered. Mr. Johnson died last Wednesday, December 12, at the Iola Sanitarium in South avenue. He was buried from the A. M. E. Church last Saturday at 2 P. M. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Lula Claybour; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Williams; one son, Harvey, one sister, Elizabeth, ill, and one brother, Henry B. Claybourn of this city. The deceased was a member of Empire Lodge No. 3124, G. U. O. of O. F. and was buried with highest honors as a patriarch. Mr. Clarence Horton of Caldonia avenue last week for Bostons, Mr. H. B. Jarratte, better known as the Count of Caldonia avenue, last Thursday, December 20, for Denver, Colorado, to join his sister, Mrs. Janie Jaratte Brown, for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. Janie Bailer and members of Pine street, week on business, Mr. R. Smith of Pittsburgh stopped over for two days last week, Mr. Thomas Simms TABB'S RESTAURANT 564-566 LENOX AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Phone Harlem 7483 "Your Food Is Dependent Upon What You Eat" Try Tabb's Famous Wheat Cakes of Genecone, N. Y., died last Friday of heart trouble. He is survived by his wife and five children. The Pastime Social Club met last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Battle, East Rochester, Prize, ladies, was by Mrs. G. H. Palmer; for gentlemen, Mr. Asa Dubois; bobs, Mrs. C. C. McCall, Miss Jessie S. Archer of Canterbury Road left the spent friends with relatives in Wilmington, Del, Washington, D.C., and also expects to visit Mr. W. E. Bush in Augusta, Ga. The Great Fashion Show and Dance will be held Monday, December 24, at the Labor Lyceum, 580 St. Paul street. The "Shuffle Along" Company with Sisle and Blake have accepted an invitation as 'guests of honor' during Dr. and Dr. Jamesnwood, Dr. V. Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Hawkson, Miss Blanc Calloway and Mr. Lew Payton, former residents of this city. Mr. Wm. H. Jackson of Syracuse will be our guest at the Fashion Show. ANNAPOLIS, MD. Mrs. Ellen V. John is improving after a serious illness. The Thanksgiving supper held at M. Morrish A. M. E. Church was a successful affair. Mr. Charles Taylor is visiting his father, Mr. Wm Taylor, in Hanover street. Mrs. Eliza Ogle was buried here Thursday, her funeral having been held in Baltimore Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Samuel Allon of New Haven, Conn., visited friend in his former home. An "Old Folks" dinner was served at Aghbury M. E. Church Sunday, December 2. Mr. James Brice was in the city for a few days last week. Mr. George Cornish has returned home after spending a while in Monessen, Pa. Mr. Alfred Baden and Margaret Thomas were quietly married last Saturday night, December 8th. Mr. William Hall, Washington, D.C., visited the house. Mr. Makell is able to be out again. Mr. Eugene Baden purchased a new 1924 Buick passenger car. Mr. Emmett Nelson is able to be out again. Mrs. Stendiola Nelson was quite sick last week. Mrs. Victoria Davis of Carroll street is able to be out again. CLEVELAND. O. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. M. A. H. Maloney addresses Y. M. C. A. meeting; A. H. Maloney of Wilberforce University addressed the Y. M. C. A. monster meeting Sunday afternoon. Many heard his wonderful address of efficiency in leadership which was highly enjoyed by all. Miss Laurabelle Evans of Franklin, Ind., is attending the Teachers College he began at, and the parisie who was had nurse at the Ward Sanitarium, now working in Chicago, is expected home. Christmas to spend the holidays with her parents. Miss Marquette Austin of Wilberforce University will be the guest of the Misses Lucainle and Emma Allison of Fayette street during the holidays. The Rosebud Whist Club entertained at 4:30 N. Blackford street last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Fannie Mackey was hostess. Miss May Belecher, executive secretary of the Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the Y. W. C. A., has gone on her vacation to her home in Washington, D. C. The lecture delivered at Simpson Chapel by Dr. Isaac Fisher of Fisk University was indeed a rare treat. A large and appressive group of students "Open Door" The Girl Reserves of School 24 had a party at the Y Thursday afternoon. Music and games, were enjoyed and delicious refreshments were served. A cordial invitation is extended to all to witness the Christmas drama at the Girl Reserves and Industrial Clubs at the Vesper hour, Sunday afternoon, December 22. WASHINGTON, D. C. It is learned from authentic circles that Cornelius R. Richardson, an attorney of Richmond, Ind., political leader of that state, desires appointment to the position of Com. of Conciliation in the Dept. of Labor, made vacant by the death of him, who is he experiencing some difficulty because certain leaders from his state are opposing him. The claim is made that Richardson assisted in the election of a Democratic mayor in his home town, and that his party leaders have an apparent reason for denying him the pay he pay for the past three years that is—the appointment to some dignified position. Dick Richardson did yeoman service for Senators New and Walson, and the Negroes of Indians, we fear, will resent this further humiliation to their idol. Mr. Richardson is the lawyer in his state and has served many times as judge protempores. A residential segregation fight is going on in the district courts in which Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer of Howard University, is the central figure. Some months ago Mr. Scott bought and moved into what is claimed to be a prohibited district. Dr. Scott, who is being sued for dispossession, and damages, because he is a colored man, directed by attorneys at Attorney will hold its twenty-seventh annual James A. Cobb. The American Negro Academy which a portion is occupied by meeting in this city Thursday and Friday, December 27 and 28, at the Cleveland Community center. This organization is composed of fifty Negro writers, authors and scholars. Among its members is Prof. Alain LeRoy Loke of Howard University. Among the rest is Lt. Edward Egypt, during the recent re-opening of King Tutankhamen and who will report on his observations at the tomb. W. H. Hill of Cincinnati, Ohio, was a visitor in the city the past week, and was entertained by J. Finley Wilson. Hon. Perry Howard entertained at dinner on Friday last the following gentlemen: Walter L. Cohen, Roscoe C. Simmons, W. C. Matthews, John Risher, Nahum Daniel Brasher, D. W. Harris, Mr. Barnes, Henry Lincoln Johnson, Mr. Putton after a conference, when they held a conference in the Whitehall Phases of legislation affecting colored people were discussed, and other matter affecting the race. Lawyer Scipio Jones of Little Rock, Ark., was a guest at the Whitehall Hotel while in the city. Prof. Joseph H. Douglass, violinist, appeared at the Lincoln Theater Sunday afternoon and evening. W. C. Matthews of Boston, former assistant district attorney while city theatrical entertained at dinner by Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Walkins, Mr. Matthews and Dr. Walkins were college chums. Dr. Joseph H. Ward of Indianapolis, Ind., was in the city the past week as the guest of his mother and sister. Burrell entertained the Druggists' Association at his home Friday evening last. Mrs. L. *Ricks of Newark*, N.J., came to this city to attend the dedication and unveiling services of a memorial window in honor of her late husband, Rev. Temple S. Robinson, who was the founder of Mt. Bishkek Church. She is the house guest of her son, Attorney Charles B. Robinson. "The Messian's Coming" a sacred Christmas cantata, will be rendered by the famous choir of Asbury M. E. Church Sunday, December 23, at 8 p.m. The choir is open by the Pastors' Aid Club of Plymouth Congregational Church was a splendid success. HARRISONBURG, VA. A correction: Mrs. Lizzie Tolliver was taken to Mt. Airy, Md. for burial; her body was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Alfred Tolliver and son and her daughter, E. E. Tolliver of Philadelphia; Mrs. Tolliver, of this city, a sister-in-law. Mr. Jesse Turner has returned from Lynchburg, Va. His sister, Mrs. Green, being improved. Mrs. J. R. Newman after an extended visit to her husband, Washington, D.C. has returned to her long Liberty street. The ladies' aid to hospital auxiliary will hold their SATURDAY, DECEMBER meeting at the parsonage, Rev. and Mrs. T. N. Austin, host, on December 27th. Luncheon from 3 to 6, at which time, a program will also be rendered. The public is cordially invited. Mrs. Catherine Turner is able to be out after a short spell of illness. Mr. George Armstrong, who was operated on at Rockingham hospital on request to improve. Mr. and Mr. Frank haired. Rochester, N. Y., were the guests of their aunt, Mrs. Mittle Palmer, last week. Mrs. Mary Solomon, whose ton. ils were removed, is still indisp. sed with a severe cold. This column requests all social activities during the Yuletide. STAUNTON, VA. A number of automobile parties have been arranged tomore to Harrisonburg, Va. to see Shuffle Along. A guest in the Beverly theatre, Janet, for the Hayes Memorial School, and 50 male voices will be led by Prof. J. H. Hardy and A. R. Ware. Mrs. Fannie Williams and Mrs. Lillie Taylor, of Scottsdale, Pa., visited Mrs. Mary Jackson. The Chisolte's Club gave a most entertaining pre-Xmas Dansante, Monday night Dec. 17th, on Mrs. Givens Glenns home for the winter Frostburg, Md. Mr. Otis Poole is in from Pennsylvania. Mrs. Hannah Monroe is able to be out again. Mrs. W. C. Williams is gradually improving. Mr. Thos. Payne will spend the Christmas holidays in Harrisonburg, Pa. Mr. Henry Scott, Jr., will spend the holidays with his parents. Mrs. S. L. Scott has returned from her it to Ashleigh on Ashleigh's knees on Sunday from N. Y. Theo on the list are Miss Sophia Chiles, Miss Ellen Jackson, Mrs. Susan Jackson, Mr. Fountain Howard and Mrs. Roberta Marshall Hill, also Mr. Clem Bell, Mr. John Robinson arrived on the 19th. AKRON. O. YOUNGSTOWN, O. All the churches will have a special service Xmas morning. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, 404 Pike street, entertained 25 guests last week in honor of John Harris' birthday. Mrs. Thomas, 404 Pike street, Buckeye Lodge of I. B. P. O. E. of V. No. T3 will give a Christmas dance in their hall, Dec. 25th. Mrs. Jane Hutson, of 933 Poland avenue, who underwent an operation last week at St. Elizabeth Church, of 933 Poland avenue, Franklin, of 933 Poland avenue, is improving nicely after her illness. Tip Top Cafe, E. Federal street, AFTER CHURCH (In, fact any time) TEA SET In our Red Room we are offering a clean attractive service for our patrons and holiday visitors. Try the Lincoln's Hot Chocolates Banana Splits Sundaes Sodas LINCOLN DRUG CO. 6266 Frankstown Avenue, E. E. will have a number of new features Christmas week and are to serve Chinese and American dishes. Mrs. Cull, Colf. of Akron and Mrs. DeJohn, of Cleveland, will serve the city on account of the illness of Mrs. Thomas Collens, of Eckhoff. She was called to Johann City on account of the illness. Mrs. Ferg Davis, of W. Myers, is able to be up after being ill for some time. There will be a girl dance in Elk, Hall, Mockett Gaze and music will be provided division of the evening. L. G Prindle, of West Windsor areue, left Friday evening for GCago and will reside in Lois Deppe and his orchestra make a return performance at Hall 22 7 Boardman street every evening. December Lodge No. 73 will be in regular session Thursday December 20th, at S. P. All members are requested to be present. ROANOKE, VA. NEWARK, N. J. Colored Race Declared Eager Life Standard Litt Standards Speaking of the National's Easy Problem" William Pickens, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, told an audience Unity Forum, Montclair, this night that the colored race was the sooner the white people be them to raise their standard of living the better it will be. AURDAY, DEOSAIC Gi -ay, test : ino SEY COURT —— sce eacemtaiecp ips ner cinpestcceeta EES z 1 fiche edt sein ae ET Te cipal tae GRFC EP ir Tada ce sa oleae goog (Ole: PRUE UTE EE lig Eg ihced hi gan ig eon R Re OEE SAE @ oor go ee PPR ae eR 98 listorical Association Will Issue First “Blue book’ [ : : . , Ss ‘ be eh Bh eee 3 ‘ Sit ( nee oe P : 7 — : — ned abe 3 eons ne —_ oe : : ee Lat eter el ete epi bsy sess ck re Q we] Sb a " ¢ ; : : : , i "Hopke will considerately. pay for the | cember 6, at which time several visi-, of the election. To insure ydor vot Totarnetma (Real: Estate News sense i seu oe bats SEPED BR] (7h PO ars | Bab eo ae | vr peme, | ng ege benee = subject 7 e x . ‘sticks Yor them on. : er.is only | ~ ie orate agian your membership dues. bas ql Determine a8 ate News Dene eae ae ie, Conan At) More: eae ee wanghy of ORF cies ened ‘chum the | £0 cents. ‘The Hours are from 6:90] y, Zee, gis one ePremert tT The Wylie Avenue Branch! VW = —— heyed to Swhesvale, Pas und wor-| dp cacenoe deft Sararday norm | Subject, “Behold how miany things |p. mi. to pom. 9 Serving a5 only, BE Poe 8 cA. extends a very Merry Xa : > James W. Brown, zeal. estate| Sbiped et-the Union Baptist church: for Miami, Fla. Mre. Bulah |they witness against Thee,”| Mark|" The house committee will keep of various activities have been form-| and 8 Happy New-Year to-alls; 2. ; ° gH |broker, of Broad street, East Ena, |OUt choir,under the ‘direction of] White and daughter, Myrtle, ac-|16:4. We had a great: tme.and | open house on New Years Day from ed, Why, ob, why! gitls the apathy 2 : vs reports the following’ sales maie| Brother Eliington, is rapidly coming | companied Bfr. and Mrs. Waugh as|We pray God's blessings updn our} p, m. to 6 p.m. This notte/in regards to swimming clubs. ‘Take || Hi Py aE onoml within the last few days: |4o tho front as a singing agerega-| forse Valdosta, Ga. The party {church and pastor. We believp With | means that-you and your friends ste | care of your privileges or they will|| Establishes New =). iis: Sold for Emma McCune to John| tion, The pastor closed the day by} iit remoin..cquth for the next lall, our, heart God..has. sent this lcarjinllv invied ta ReRARCHN: | take to themselves wings—aild Gy World Record far --= : 1{Mason, a two-story frame dwelling | Preaching at night fram the subject ( UAe-—GHREULATION AND NEWS. [ts e|away. Girls must ‘learn to ‘swim AGT St . |. on Pierce, street, $6,000, ee Ailend Wesd, De BB, Thonn ER "7923 ? ee gaye if they -would be BrP Oyster Shixefeinig : . ‘son ia wil again 7“TSRUI RD. ‘CEMB! : ST Pe ocia iatus William Burieiet mea fe vival. Hear this great man of Goa) SBURGH, PA., SATURDAY, DEI 29, a pe ee eae terete e NEW - ORLEANS, La, Dest: frame dwelling’ on- Breeds Hifi | D2 Ftve.o8 Torrent steeet, oar 3s —$<$——$——— a —ao why not try out for a “Duckling || 20—(By A. N. P.)—Geotes ‘Be ~ | street, $3,000. reeds HNN sionany, is convalescent, Hrs, Roy gramey @ 9° a : } ae aes TS || Teer Ghnemiber ot oot’ preapy — © |, Sold for, Mrs. Anna S: Rilez ‘to | ee eae a ne ae iad a 3 ‘ } jp | Members of the branch must pot || established what is, thought Fe + Compiled by ‘Body |3°%%,,2- Mis, a two-story brick | sfeade is able to be out again, aft. j YS e 2 ef ose,signt of the annmaf election: ta king, when he shucked fom: rt 'P od gag, cao Toomes on Monticello|. serious attack of rheumatism, as : ‘ Be, hale Sacaeey 3 28%, 9 oe ty-five gallons of oysters ‘in 29% Which Dr, Woodson F. Wabecea snd Louls Ruggiero sola | Pattoulse our race enterprises. | at - Announcement can then be made at |} ours. pen ae 4 Head, to Give Family |to James W. Brown, real. estate| tyiiam's Chapel A. M. E. Zion . ; the, annual ‘meeting of the results = ead to lve Fait dt Sad eh ing |"r* OMG A: 2 a er arp ge ~~ ri , situ : i: ; x , ks = =——= fistory- 2 ., [peree Orice dwellings, situate cor-) Bishop Geo, “C. Clement, - of aN - screen roe SRS RETREAT To TT INGTON, D. Cj Dee, 20.— fist “Blue” book, a report on yee Negroes in. the} United ‘for the year 1880 is:soon to syed by the Association for of Negré Life in History, of Dr. Carter G. Woodson is di- yeport ‘ill give the names zope Who were heads of ¢ in 1830 in this, country, they were living, how: many ‘ig coch family, how many each owned and what relation fee Negwoes sustained to the people. ‘This’ research covers jhe statistics of abrentee own- ref slaves by whites. The “olume.of the report. will ‘be died within§ the © next - six © Using it) as a.basis, “the Er wil makel farther intesti- of dhe free Negroes to deter- iheit economic status. their 50- mation, the attitude. of | the yn Whites toward, this class. the oninion of the. North with ct ta them as citizens. king in-this same field. but ering snecial aspects of this nine Goareo Fy Dow and Irene A. Wrieht. Mr. George or Hse been emnlaved to‘reatl yetecentury colonial newsnaners ex Froiand for facts bearing fhe Nezz0. fee Trone AJ Writht is how #x- seg team the Archives’ of the fs in Seville. Shain. some val- dccaments showing the part ENerroos played in_ tha early ote horween. the Brilish avd fai in America: and especially Meads of the Mose Sett'ement Fkeerors in Florida, andthe ements of the Neproes in Lou- Miss Weight will ats cany rsreessihte ‘docaments of Latin- fra niving accounts of Ne- mi in Nghe: spheres of useful- > Assiciatiofi is endeavoring. to ran investirator to render the ert of service in the British ard the Public Record Of- & London. : ¥ you want a home or call Court 1832. Rates per word. | we Your Xmas Dinner Where(Dining Isa Pleasure? the Crescent Cafe 2222 Wylie Avenue Hable D’ Hote Dinner wed 12 A, M. to 12 P.M. Alenu Chere = Olives wean ef Tomato Soup Aux Crovton Choice of fart Young Suckling Pig t ir. i Chicken, Virginia Style Yezetables CurHes Sweet Potatoes Harly dune Peas Waldorf Salad Piiitelvkia Cream Cheese Toasted Crackers |. Choice of | Excet Speciel Pudding Aux Brandy Sauce | _ te. Cream and Cake tiie Mints Price, $1.00 ho=pson and Prather, Prop. | ge AE % j Nose f stopped up? i MENTHOLATUMJ h quickly clears ff A itandlets ff R vou breathe. # c GIFTS FOR Bbeaver Falls Man_ Plays} s : ; Tramp Card and Defeats]. My { 4 State Law—Wife Does| E fr ze, i jot Have to Testify. oe -| TR We fe) SY — or ARS ARBRE ERE oh a Ht Be or—| tA GAS FaROP ER AER gonacies Gray, coerged with the ERE | SRC cao JER RS > pemurder of Oscar ‘Jackson at Wood 7 BRN Zee {; V Az Gay Pa,, on October 1, last, played | 7 aN eee & Lp Sh ie og [1 } TAS \, Ty) 3 Mi ° . We an save, yoy from 20 to 5077 as wal ns the eae fas Bo ts 7. as ‘ + town, Jf you tuke advantage of our CIIRISTM. AL r rer that a wel dransed man needs fs obtainable a oar rove: and all of our goods are A-1 quality, in spite of the low " Sp a aps te A aes te ' . To Steel Cit ; 5 — C \- MERE ARE.A FEW OF Restdatl Geowsh of | = fed Men’s Woolen Scarfs, Regular eh a Local: fOr ern a aera j <--> Silk and Wool Underwear, Regulay 29% atid Meld hy nabs ( = ~Y ‘Silk and Wool Hose, Regular ssl OER! Oiled : cal |} Men's Velour Hats, Regular $5.50 Valuc...........+++++-$3,95 -\ Dn. ‘All Men's Crepe de Chine and other Silk Shirts at Greatly " Reduced Prices. ¢ YS i * A Merry Ghristmas and a Happy New Year to All N. SHAPIRO SPECIALTY CO. 1006 WYLIE AVENUE 4 (Near Washington Street) LS Schenley 1048-R A. F. M, Local No. 471 Brown Brothers Troubadours Dance Music Supreme Alex. W: Brown, Mgr. 2525 Wyandotte St. John M. Brown, Jr Dir. . Pittsburgh, Pa. e gga ‘ . peer ea | Rees et Soar eee 5 oe er re 5 Bye te a Fae chalk <a are eee! pace are OK ag pee Me MEE SR ET ye ee K Biter a eee CNN Se eee ea Baer Acs [SSS Feta Pee SR SEI NO? LE, at GG Se oN ie seater a eB ay WR YEE aT WN \(WE Tate \\ x ARS OR ARON 74 wees EE WOR Bb bm Trim the Tree With “Gifts That Last” . GIFT SUGGESTIONS BUY THEM NOW—PAY FOR THEM NEXT YEAR DIAMOND. RINGS —Festert WoRY TOWET SETS—t0- iuetvhse stones, 1S-Kt cludiog “Tyralle”™ tam. White Gold. Nousthigs ber, ivory and shell. Very Daly fae weekly pesatful gifts at ORS aad Ub 3350 and Up cous Detiah, LaTusea and Rlcbellew males that Fen aaa peaaie cieewneres tou cat Segre Were st 2gsd0 tue ‘Up Fee ee eo toans, Iisa, SeandarRad Insersdl. All American STOHES ridin, Wakbas, Ino [ee seems St aU OB sige Sa) Tikics 1647 Rigen Bees aad cer met makes? Sea the west ccestics oteensscasaieotso BE EAUEOE mene eaag Muiting and Davis! sivee and Greea Golde..0....$2.80 and Up EEN aaee Asem scterting Silver, ster Plated and Greco Gol These are DARET TE CARER Seed Sent ee Cee ane ee nt ae ang UB CO NATION PEN AND PENCIL SETS—Wareroan, Shaner, Brertar and MSIHATION FEN ANG PERCIL-SEIS Nunta ch ciseeee ace Us pene Luo PENCILS briced £8 tne aay scosscsssssssecesserscseeoanenes $1.08 NS AND PENIS Pred, a tetoatl sale vebisssniaiee ad “oil be pind to any ePaN ai uet umoite lig af bessaful Ssapie. Mode him a0 Waa Sul & diy hn hase Ue Shue iatrard Street oe exe rm ae he art bea the lyr a ow an Ste Sey Sate, use most spesuieal vind get mcqusisted. “Aleck Wolfe and West Tinaex S. L. WOLFE, Jeweler - 6259 FRANKSTOWN AVE—No Branches—EAST LIBERTY RARE UES NS, RISD See: Seen al Real Estate News James W. Brown, zeal. estate broker, of Broad street, East Ena, reports the following’ sales made within the last few days: . Sold for Emma’ McCune to John Mason, a two-story frame dwelling on Pierce, street, $6,000. Sold fo¥ Mrs. Anna Marwitz to William Burleigh, a. two-story frame dwelling on: Breeds Hill street, $3,000. : Sold for Mrs. Anna Ss: Riley ‘to Jesse P, Mills, a° tzo-story brick dwelling, 9 rooms, on Monticello street, $9,500. i ~ Rebecca snd Louis Ruggiero sold to James W. Brown, real estate agent, of Broad street, ast End, three brick dwellings, situate cor- ‘ner of Lowell and Winslow streets, Tweifth ward." Church Notes First Baptist Chutch, Penn Town: ghip./Pa. Per. O. N. Carter, Pastor The Old First Baptist is gradvally becoming the center of activity in these parts. Supt. Fisher is truly bringing things “to =pass- inthis church and neighborhood. The child- ren love him and he has a few faith- ful helpers in persons of Mrs. Scruggs, Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Roy, Mr. William Weaver and. Mr. E. Her- ron, @ur school membership .is around seventy. Don't fail to see and hear. these children in their Christ. mas exercises. Thursday, December 27, at 8 P. M., their first and best program; elaborate .tree and» pro- gram will be provided. Our beloved pastor seems to, have caught a glimpse of Heaven Sunday for he spoke ag never before at’11 o'clock. cmubject of his discussion, was “The ‘Attraction’ of the Cross.” At B Py MM the pestor and choit jour- neyed to Switsvale, Pay. and ‘wor- shiped at the Union, Baptist chureh Our choir, under the direction ‘of Brother Ellington, is rapidly coming ‘to the’front as a singing aggrega- tion, The pastor closed the day by reselling at night fromthe subject “The Better Way.” Dr. R. H. Thomp: ‘son is with us again during our re- ‘vival. Hear this great man of God. Dr. Frye.of Torrent street, our mis- sionary, is comyalescent, Mrs. Roy ‘one of our faithful Sabbath schoo! teachers, is out again. Brother Lis! Meade is able to be out again. aft a serious attack of rheumatism, Patronize our race enterprises. | William's Chapel A. M. E. Zion Po aise he | a: ea Bishop Geo. ‘€. Clement, - of Loutsrile, Ky., graced the pulpit Sunday) de AL" o'lock, | His tex was taken from the first verse o the 122d Psalm. Bishop Clement greatly impressed his hearers Dediention at 3 P. Mn attended the following ministers: Rev. T. Wallace,- P. C., of Avery, Memo rial, Pittsburgh; H. N. Henning ham, of Coraopolis; J. H. Me3ful Ten; Sewickley; W. Johnson, of Sa lem, Ohio; W. J” Mitchell, -A. Mf 1: Churehs if, Y. Elam, A. A Pringle, P. E.: G. E. Sally, Arnol¢ Baptist Church, and members wer present. Mrs. Emma B. Croft, 134 Fourth avenue, wag hostess at_din her ta tho following: Bishop G. C Clement, Rev .7. ¥ Wallace, W M. Mitchell, H. ¥. Elam, A. A Pringle, P.’E.7 J. a. Williams, Messrs. P, R, Murry, Frank Horne Wo M. Mobely an!) Birs, ren Branson. . ‘Th \table: wes beautifully deco rated! With white and pink. carna Mr Ho Palmore and Mrs. Lula B Fire” In New Jersey ARST INTE iD F OR $1,( Vian Weds Only Witness To Slaying As Trial Date Nears Dr. Christian’s Hospital ! te ristian s Mospl Medical, Surgical and Maternity Patients Treated. 6258 Frankstown Avenue : PITTSBURGH, PA. Competent staff of physicians and surgeons in attendance. Office, Hiland 9483—_—-_PHONES———Residence, Franklin 3639 nr MALT-HOPS-SUGAR Mea and] &@ 92 (“kad Hot Ready IN : Water Large 3 1/-pound can makes 6 to 7 gallons. NATIONAL FOOD CORPORATION 7 Nos. 10 and 11 Diamond Sqtare i Just Opposite Market House = PITTSBURGH, PA | Hendgiarteen for ail ntandard malts (95¢ per‘eam, with new Sanoma Hops), Cupolas Siacuines: Crowna, Corks, Botuen” Kexay harreit, rocks, em eetwen elitcee Riavorine Fixtencts (of varieties), Olive Oliz, NoneAiconelte Deveramenneles ce. 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Bulah White and daughter, Myrtle, ac- companied Mr, and Mrs. Waugh as far as Valdosta, Ga, The party swll_remain..2quth -for_the next le ON The Bostick Chapel, Baptist th Sh By A Bostik efalsies ~The pastor preached, from .the subject, aBehold how niany things they witness against Thee, | Mark 15:4, We: had a great: time .and We pray God's. blessirgs upda ‘our church and pastor. We believe with all our. heart, God,.has. sent this jem ret ERE XSI, Jt a trump card in his defense a few days ago, when he married Miss Maggie Wilson of Woodlawn, Pa. The woman was the only witne¢s to the slaying of Jackson, which oc- curred in the home of Gray during the gun battle. Five shots were fired into the body of Jackson, who died en route to the hospital. ‘According to. the Pennsylvania law a Wife carfiot be compelled to testify against her husband. Advisory Bankini ‘y Banking Co. inson, pastor ,Macedonia ~ Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Rey D. 3 usbel pa rene tfehe atts fi ERE Ross ae RRA ioe 5 A wae suet icencportss! Pai Ret, Ba ewe Siittscbastor Bionunienial Boptait-} }| If you feel tired’ Sut, out of sorts acspendent,: mentally ‘or -physteally ‘epenced ‘get a 0 cent bot of Wen- SENS Pill Ambition ‘Brand, at Atay ‘Mug Cor f stores touny-aid take the Rest’ big’ step toward feeling bettes rent away. Ht’ you Work too hard, smoke, to much. oF are nervous! Wendell’ bitin Ruibliton “Brand, sili make you fee ame an tiee-aays. or money. back from May ‘Drug Co. 9 atorea on th hist bow purchased. ‘As a treatment for afteetlons of the netics system, const pation, loss. of Fee gee eet Ont Avendell fits Amiifion Brand, today ‘on th money back plen, ————— ’s Hospital laternity Patients Treated. ~. PITTSBURGH, PA. ns and surgeons in attendance ES——Residence, Franklin 3639 ee PS.STIGAR We have a large display of Christmas gifts for both men and: women on die-=; play in our store. Come in and look them over before buying your gifts. Our!) clerks will take pleasure in showing them to you, and offering suggestions;'~ Among our gifts the followin, are iricluded: . cs ce Sh DIAMONDS | TYORY GOODS ‘ 14 Blue White Wesselton, best grades, fine color, | Nothing but the Pyralin Ivory, both plain and“: perfect cuttings, ranging in price from $25.00 to | the famous DuBarry. These patterns. are opet. $1,000.00. = | stock. You can get whatever you want, =. . | f" WATCHES PEARL BEADS ‘ a All American made, such as Hamilton, IMlinois, | _ ‘The genuine La Tusca and the faxcous Delta. Bjgin, Waltham, Hampden, Howard, Crown, New | Peatls, $5.00 to $100.00. * Sas York’ Standard and others, ranging ‘in price from MESH BAGS a hen Made by Whiting & Davis Co. Silver and green saat ee ce, as et, gold, $10.00 to $50.00. me ‘ith hour and half-hour strike, Séth Thomas, | nS LEA oa Seselon; Gilbert. Price 610.00 to $125.00, Genuine Senlsand real Walrua, $4.00 td $12.00; | TERT OF ALL INDE Name or initials in gold Free. ¢ a # Gaown Aekes VANITIES AND DORINES re All carrying our Guarantee, as well as the make Sitver and oraen geld All sizes, $100 to $10.00: J ers. From 50¢ to $1,000.00. . Plain end Engraved Patterns, a SILVERWARE. CIGARETTE CASES, iy The life-time guarantee makes such as the Alvin, Silver plated, green gold, sterling silver, '$5.00 tod | Rogers Bros. 1847 Brand, Community Silver, 50 | $25.00. oe Pee years guarantee; also the Yourex, made by’ the PENS AND PENCILS ae Associated Silver Co. : - Waterman's and Holland Pens, Eversharp, Pat és and Rightwell Pencils, silver and gold, §1.40 ‘to CUT GLASS Hoon s 1.00 to The very latest in floral cuttings, by the best EMBLEM GOODS. q kmowm cut glass manufacturers, Front §2.00 t0 | Charms, Buttons, Pins, for all orders..Solid gold? $85.00. only, $1.06 to $50.00. ie : HAND-PAINTED CHINA es ‘ALARM CLOCKS aes Stouffer's celebrated designs and exclusive deco- | Seth Thomas, Big Bens, Waterbury, all! guaran.” rations. Open Stock. Both Haviland and Bavaria | teed liyear from date -of purchase, $1.50,-§2.50, °@ makes, $1.00 to $200.00, : $3.50, $4.75. EP —e ON ‘There are many other useful gifts we could riot list for lack of space. Not only do we carry the.” goods listed, but sell any of them on our Easy Payment plan. If you don’t mow about it stop in andjask us,. All information gladly given. ‘ 2 ohn es WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE . THE OLD-RELIABLE 4 ‘ lenge fe H. T. MYERS, Jeweler 4 ‘ 7 “Ss : 6343 FRANKSTOWN AVENUE | 5 bal Business Established Over 50 Years Same Location Store Open Monday and Saturday Zveniapae to do, will considerately, pay for the @inner-provision that has been, made for them on request.. Dinner.{s only 50 cents. “The Hours are from 6:30 p. ni. to 9 pe ma The “house ‘committee will’ keep open house on New Year'a Day. from 2p m. to 6 pm. This notf means that-you and your friends jr en Sensational “Sale” Story Is Wife of Film Director Says Husband Would Have Sold Her to Wealthy Race Man and “Under- world” Figure for $500,- 000. LOS. ANGELES, Cal., Dec. 28.—Charging that her hus-' band, Elsior La Maie, ,white, | film director and theatrical. manager, tried to sell her for $500,000 to Lon H. Baker, wealthy colored man, and cen-' tral figure in the business, world of Juarez, Mexico, Mrs.. cence as es ei Terman egectcecs tet at : “e etn her-edma Bid ta locak cout. “VSTi bee ee .) AN\e J aay eae Ee : LENS . Instantly! SEAL A LiQuiD poems. \ VA NOTA GREASE IN PLACE js Ho zuRA HAIR Gloss macy makes: your hale stay n Fine ak (oy Fl ts applied. By a. No excuse now to PSYE G nave a-frowzy head [Byea'g Boor hair, Get a pottln fmasas Bor ZURA HAIR |fipee my Grogs at your near. Meir i, Heat. drug store and (fey foo Four best at ail | Rat tea BR fiimes ie ‘conte only | Besar Ba B covcents a bottle and | mimes Su inst “for months. | Beebe |e A Seo that the nume |S eaL ie A bore Sg Pebeticuies ER ‘Made Only by ronal k ZURA, Inc. g a INC. BY Directians ‘| GHICAGO, ILL. . & E Geilo each ferme °° Sins . 9 ; 5, SABLE’S MARKET. * 401 and 403 Market Street, — ee The Busiest Market in Greater Pittsburgh; =e We will have a full line of Fresh Dressed Poultry, divest” from the farm to us at remarkable low prices—somg’ "2; | - of which are listed below: __ Ke : z 4 Fancy Dressed Turkeys, Ib.......cseeessee swe ene 2 MOS: Fancy Dressed Roasting Chickens. .......2ee+e00+-S8Q, Prime Rib Roast of Boof, 1b.....6cscesdeeeeseeee o20: The Best Juicy Steaks in Pittsburgh, Ib.......64eeee5 6388 |Ali kinds of Cheese and also Fresh Creamery Butter and! | Fresh Eggs AT THE LOWEST MARKET PRICE, 1!) : - mee U. S. COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC: BE A CHIROPRACTOR ~ °)': ‘Enroll Now! Classes Now Opes: ! : ae : ._ Evening Classes a Y * Study at Night, Work During the Day “is WRITE FOR INFORMATION RESIDENCE COURSE ONL: - An established $50,000.00 College and Corporation “Xi : ‘The only College in the world that ever graduated a ‘ = Class of Colored Chiropractors | . Fs 302 N. California Street dove Indianapolis, Ind, . IN WRITING MENTION THIS PAPER a - NOTICE! aa Under New Management—The Barnett House “e \ - 6 = oe) 2141 Wylie Ave. (Cor. Elmore & Wylie Aves.) : With an unexeelled Cuisine, the MORRY HOUSE, formerly the." BARNETT HOUSE, is ready to cater. to the most delicate tasta af « those who are desirous of obtaining’a real home-cooked meal, ” _ Meals of all kinds are obtainable at any time. a, Special Attention Given to Parties and Banquets: Musle and high class entertainment every evening, by the best of, __Face musicians and entertainers. ‘ “ sue For a Good Meal and a Pleasant Evening—Meet Me at _ 2 THE MORRY HOUSE |. =. “The Home of Good Eats” 3 . ae Your Patronage Is Solicited pos a cember 6, at which time several visi- tors. were present. 7 ! The ‘girls’ work ‘deptirtment is thriving as only. active girls can mae he “sreval ciths “ndieatv ea. "Why, obs why! gate the apathy ed, Why, ob, whyl girls the apathy in regards to swimming clubs. ‘Take care of your privileges or they will take to themselves “wings—add By away. Girls must learn to swim these days if they would be prop. erlyedveated, so say the heads of all fig schools and_onivepsites, wh? not try out for a “Duel Gib” ‘ci Members of the branch must pot lose'sight of the annuat election tc be held January’S, 1924,. Voting begins at 10:30 a, m. to 7:80 p.m Announcement can then be made a! the. annual meeting of the results of the election. To insure ydur, vot: ing privilege be sure:you. fave ald your membership dues... The Wylie Avenue Branch), YAW: G. A, extends a very Merry X08 and a Happy New Year to-ally : ary " as84 Establishes New»). [3 World Record ‘far :-2) Oyster Shucking: = | Pee NEW - ORLEANS, Lp... Deceit 20—(By AN. P.)Gectee Les; a member of o07 groapy: established what ig thought ste: bo a world's record ‘for. oyster’ king, when he shneked fom ty-five gallons of oysters ‘in 2041 hours, et dt eked FOR PRESIDENT, IN 1924, CALVIN COOLIDGE Pittsburgh THE Courier AMERICA'S GREATEST WEEKLY To some it brings home more poignantly the joy of living, the glory of Life. To others it means jingling toys, jeweled gifts, happy times, the shining gold of greater opportunity; while to others it suggests sadness, the bitter pain of failure and miserable poverty. But, to all it should mean Reflection. It is the end of the year! My year—your year—we cannot pass that way again. Has it helped you to build more firmly and constructively for next year? Are you filling a larger and more useful nook in the World of Worthwhile? Or have you flitted away three hundred and sixty-five days in foolishness and fun, spending when you should have, keeping what you should give; shirking when you should forge ahead, discouraging when you should praise and point the way? Let this Christmas be your Reflection Time. Let the end of next year bring you nearer to the finer things, closer to the Godly things. You will better understand Christmas. DOWN in Louisville, Ky., the people—white people—are asking that a former servant, now an accepted international artist, return to them and render for them some of his interpretations of the works of the master musicians. Roland Hayes, once a servant, is now an artist and is not despised at home. Our feeble praise of Roland Hayes but emphasises the heights to which he has climbed within the past five years. He is accepted in London and in this country as a tenor of exceptional ability. Indeed, the Boston Symphony Orchestra has engaged him for the season of 1923-24. This contract was not handed Mr. Hayes because he is a Negro, but in spite of his racial identity. His talent so transcends the average artist that his color was completely forgotten by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. And they are going to employ Mr. Hayes as one of their features for the season, and Mr. Hayes is going to drown his racial identity with his voice attuned to the harp of the Muse who knows nothing of color. Whatever the career of Mr. Hayes, and we hope for him a most creditable one, his example has furnished us the inspiration to do or die in the attempt. The achievement which is his is yet available to all others who will try and try hard enough—as hard as did Mr. Hayes. We are led to discount a great deal we hear about race problems when we see the whole question solved by the achievements of a single individual. After all, we may be trying to hurry our solution for the masses who must come up, gradually and surely, as has Mr. Hayes, to the accepted place where merit can drown color completely. It is hoped the example of Roland Hayes will find emulation throughout our land and country. As he has labored and conquered, so may others conquer—and even with less impediment because he has shown the way upward. There is a peculiar pride in thinking of this accomplished artist as OUR ROLAND. Does Mr. Caraway Understand? SOME one interested in the social evils of Washington, D. C., has asked Mr. Caraway, of Arkansas, to introduce the bill which seeks to make it a crime for whites and Negroes to marry in the District of Columbia. To ask Mr. Caraway to introduce the bill takes away from the District any suspicion that the District is interested. But the District is very much interested. But does Mr. Caraway, of Arkansas, understand just what his bill means? Does he enjoy the confidence of those who asked him to present the measure? The real truth about the measure does not appear in its written text. Mr. Caraway knows that some one objects to seeing whites and Negroes marry in the District of Columbia. That is sufficient to enlist his services. Mr. Caraway does not know that there are certain white men in Washington whose nightly associations with colored women would brand both parties as social outcasts. This kind of concubinage is believed to be so prevalent in Washington that some law preventing interracial marriage is about the only safeguard white men can secure for themselves against suits for breach of promise, and other suits for damages likely to be brought by some injured colored women. Such suits would shake all Washington. To make such suits impossible, and thereby encourage concubinage without any serious risk of exposure in suits for damages, the proposed law is sought—ostensibly for the salvation of the white race, but in reality, it is thought by some, to keep injured, colored women from recovering damages from men whose wealth makes them attractive targets. When we noted that Mr. Caraway was induced to alter the proposed law, we simply wondered within ourselves whether he, the innocent one, knew what a realench is covered by his bill. But laws are made to be reckless, witness the 13th, 14th, 15th, and the now famous 15th Amendments to the Constitution. A law to prevent the violation of human appetite! Appetites are not subject of legislation. Christmas IS is here! It brings home more po- logy of Life. To others it is, his happy times, the shining while to others it sug- guration and miserable power it should mean Reflection of the year! My year- away again. Has it helped you structively for next year? More useful nook in the W you flitted away three hu- ishness and fun, spending what you should give; shi- ead, discouraging when you Christmas be your Reflection bring you nearer to the fin- things. You will be Our Roland Hayes GIRL RESERVE NOTES BY OLIVE HAILEY The Nyota Reserves met December 11 at the Community House. The girls will give a candy sale on the 22d. The candy will be made by Ruth Jackson, Ethel Williams and Ollie Hailey. Mildred Hoffman will prepare the popcorn. A program presents the afternoon. A cabinet meeting was held Saturday. An all-day conference was held. The Girl Reserves meet every Tuesday afternoon after school. There is a great deal of enthusiasm in the work. KEOKUK. IOWA Mr. and Mrs. Williams Shepard of Fort Madison, Iowa, spent a few days in the city. Mrs. Shephard has been serious ill at the home of Mrs. M. Burbridge. Mrs. Rosalesa Grigsby gave a chickens supper Saturday evening. It was a grand success. Mrs. Mary Burbridge is improving after a slight illness. The sewing circle of the First Baptist Church gave a chicken supper at Tenth Street Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Montrose Beakley have returned to their home in Bur CASTONIA, N. C. We were highly entertained in the school auditorium Sunday afternoon and night with "The Life of Christ" in moving pictures. Those who were not present Monday night at the auditorium missed a rare treat. We were held spellbound for better than an hour by the truths and eloquence of Dr. Charles S. Morris, our noted Negro orator. We could have listened longer as he spoke so fluently from the "Mantra" "The Measure of a Man." A nice crowd was out, but we were too sorry that the house was not packed. Words fail us when we attempt to tell of the richness of this subject as delivered by this brilliant man. Rev. Burke, pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church, and his congregation will worship at Epworth M. E. Church Sunday at 3 p. m. Come and hear him. He is highly, respected and well known, and a fine preacher. He is making St. Paul's flourish. Dr. R. S. Morris preached last Sunday night from the 91st psalm. His theme was: "God's Insurance Company." Our hearts were stirred within us while he told us of the value of becoming a member of this great company. Come and hear him each Sunday at 11 p. m. and 7:30 a. m. You won't lose anything by coming, unless it be you heed his THE councilmanic probe did not know. We are g. For example, we have less was appointed head of the when he knew absolutely not. He says, he took the office w. was to serve for a brief peril "outside information" as to w. We have learned that M. ficer, but was dismissed because right to appoint his own Super Director, Col. Rook, display policing a big city. He put a laborer, and this man worked pay from the city. This same witness before council. We have learned that the burgh, and lots of it. But gamblers are WHITE MEN, a them. We have learned that er on crap shooting. We have learned that we eager to justify anything th done. And we are still learning President Winters or Jim Ma do with any gambling clubs, of law violations. We have other members. The probe! Looks more l THE councilmanic probe is teaching us a few things we did not know. We are grateful for the information. For example, we have learned that Mr. McCandless was appointed head of the Department of Public Safety, when he knew absolutely nothing of the duties of the office. He says he took the office with the understanding that he was to serve for a brief period. He admitted that he took "outside information" as to what was going on in the city. We have learned that Mr. Calhoun was an efficient officer, but was dismissed because the new Director had the right to appoint his own Superintendent of Police. The new Director, Col. Rook, displayed that he knows nothing of policing a big city. He put a man on the city pay-roll as a laborer, and this man worked at other jobs while drawing pay from the city. This same man made the citizens a poor witness before council. We have learned that there has been gambling in Pittsburgh, and lots of it. But the shocking thing is that the gamblers are WHITE MEN, and CRAP SHOOTERS, some of them. We have learned that Negroes no longer hold a corner on crap shooting. We have learned that two councilmen, at least, are eager to justify anything the present administration has done. And we are still learning; but we have not learned that President Winters or Jim Malone has ever had anything to do with any gambling clubs, or anything else that smacked of law violations. We have not learned as much of some other members. The probe! Looks more like an experience meeting. Our Own Charities IT is a peculiar reasoning the own churches, pastored by forbids us taking care of follow some of the ministers we ought to be able to find honesty and devotion to the w There are some things we building is one of those things the willingness to build chr $5,000 to $225,000. Few ch door to find the needy. The IT is a peculiar reasoning that permits us to worship in our own churches, pastored by our own Negro ministers, but forbids us taking care of our own charities. If we can follow some of the ministers we have, in the name of charity we ought to be able to find some competent leaders whose honesty and devotion to the work could not be questioned. There are some things we can do for ourselves. Church building is one of those things. We can find the money and the willingness to build churches ranging in price from $5,000 to $225,000. Few churches, indeed, go beyond the door to find the needy. The pastors preach in the same spot on every Sabbath, while the needy are hidden away in the alleys or by-ways. The minister never goes after the needy, the naked, the sinner; they must find their way to the church, or do without its spiritual food. This is the rule, and the glaring exceptions in Pittsburgh but prove the rule. May it be said of us that we are at least consistent. If we love our Negro churches as our donations indicate, may we not find some process of reasoning that will permit us to erect some kind of place where our needy may come and find aid handed out by our own hands, filled with our own money? Even the white people whom we accuse of everything under the sun will help us, if we but make the beginning. This is a wonderful opportunity for some one. burgh THE ERICAS IN 19 Subscriptions are being taken for the New year's Eve ball that is being promoted by Mesrs. Jervay, Owens, Battle and Crawley. This will undoubtedly be the largest dance of the season. Why, boys, we notice that B. isn't among the crowd that is known for their good time promotion. Did he get unruly or..... W. L. is back in town. Who is to be the lucky one this trip. Girls, get in shape; he'll be calling soon. There was a very nice affair given at M. L. Jones in honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hawse, who have been visiting the former's parents of S. 13th street. A little whist, a little or more of dancing and all spent a wonderful evening with an amiable hostess. MORGANTOWN, W. VA. Morgantown has realized the fact that Christmas is just about here and every one is making elaborate preparations, private and publicly, in order to "blot out" all old worries. The Christmas day arrangements have been made to have an afternoon party and promenade for the school children and senior adults from 2 until 5 o'clock, at Turn Vernie hall. The regular dance and ball will begin at 8, lasting until 1. At midnight Santa Claus will appear in the person of Mr. Henry Hosby, laden with gifts for all. Come for your friend. In the basket for your friend. Music for the occasion will be furnished by the famous Broadway Buddies, Syncopaced orchestra, of Fairmont. Steve Bayard, manager; Anthony Sheffield, assistant manager. W. W. Sanders, state supervisor of colored schools, spoke in the Beechurst High, W. W. Sheffield, December 12, 1923, on the education and welfare of the students. He said that in order to gain a high standard in life we must have the implements with which to work. During his talk he made a beautiful comparison of a carpenter with our lives. In order for a carpenter to do his work in the correct way he must bring all his instruments to complete his particular job, taking no chances on whether they all win the needed, so that he will lose no time in getting the forgotten or needed tool. No he says the same is true with our lives. We must not only have a mental and physical ambition, but must have the proper instruments to work with. He said that the first instrument needed was "good health," which includes a clean mind and body and plenty of exercise. Second implement this teaching us a few things we grateful for the information. We have learned that Mr. McCandale, the Department of Public Safety, thing of the duties of the office, with the understanding that he good. He admitted that he took that was going on in the city. Mr. Calhoun was an efficient officer the new Director had the principal of Police. The newed that he knows nothing of a man on the city pay-roll as a and at other jobs while drawing he man made the citizens a poor here has been gambling in Pitts, the shocking thing is that the and CRAP SHOOTERS, some of Negroes no longer hold a corn- two councilmen, at least, are the present administration has ; but we have not learned that alone has ever had anything to or anything else that smacked not learned as much of some like an experience meeting. that permits us to worship in our own own Negro ministers, but our own charities. If we can have, in the name of charity some competent leaders whose work could not be questioned. We can do for ourselves. Church us. We can find the money and churches ranging in price from churches, indeed, go beyond the pastors preach in the same the needy are hidden away in minister never goes after the they must find their way to THE PITTSBURGH COURTIE BURGH COURTIE GREATEST WESTLY N 1924, CA of Canterbury area, left December 19 to spend the holidays with relatives and friends in Wilmington, Del., Washington, D. C., and also expects to visit Mr. W. E. Bush in Augusta, Ga. The Great Fashion Show and Dance will be held Monday, December 24, at the Labor Lyceum, 580 St. Paul Street. The "Shuffle Along" Company with Sissle and Blake have accepted an invitation, as guests of honor, to attend the Muskox, tundra, Dr. V. J. Levy, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Hawkins, Miss Blanche Calloway and Mr. Lew Payton, former residents of this city. Mr. Wm. H. Jackson of Syracuse will be our guest at the Fashion Show. ANNAPOLIS, MD. Mrs. Ellen V. Johns is improving after a serious illness. The Thanksgiving supper held at Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church was a successful affair. Mr. Charles Taylor is visiting his father, Mr. Wm, Taylor, in Hanover street. Mrs. Eliza Ogle was buried here Thursday, her funeral having been held in Baltimore, Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Samuel Allen of New Haven, Conn., visited friends here her home home reserved at "Old Fold" in Asbury M. E. Church, Sunday, December 2. Mr. James Bruce was in the city for a few days last week. Mr. George Cornish has returned home after spending a while in Monessen, Ia. Mr. Alfred Baden and Miss Margaret Thomas were quietly married last Saturday night, December 8th. Mr. William Hall, Washington, D. C., visited the city Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Mary Makell is able to be out again. Mr. Makell is a Benjamin purchase a new 1924 Buick passenger car. Mr. Emmott Nelson is able to be out again. Mrs. Standiola Nelson was quite sick last week. Mrs. Victoria Davis of Carroll street is able to be out again. CLEVELAND, O. Auspices of Missionary Society, musical extraordinary; Eugenia Brewer Mayo, Mezzo Soprano at Triedstone Baptist Church, 38th and Scoville avenue, Thursday evening, December 20, assisted by Mrs. Armanda Wuddell; dialect reader, Juanita Pearson; piano soloist, Prince L. R. Burks; tenor, Almeda Mullein; original poetess, Helen Frey; E. H. Jeffrey, accompanist, Cleveland inc. of Akrom, Ohio, visited our city Sunday. The Elks celebrated the opening of their new club rooms with ha dance Saturday evening. Champion basket ball players; Loendis and Acmes. Cedar Y. Oaks vs. Utopians, n. Eaelag H. Business Achievement The National Benefit Life Insurance Company of Washington, D. C., announces "Twenty-five years of successful operation and uninterrupted progress" as its "Banner of Achievement for this service-giving organization." It is celebrating its Silver Jubilee. A business with a record of twenty-five years at the same old stand is not to be ignored. Of course ours is a record of stability yet to be made, but, this is a splendid beginning. It is a pointer, an indication, an example of what in coming years will be a matter of course. A house of long endurance must of necessity be built on honesty and service. Its founders must have strength of character. True recognition of their worth will come slowly, but surely. When we pause to admire and congratulate solid worth that has been rewarded by a long and profitable life, we are anxious to bid others to follow the good example. We repeat, good business is based on strong character and service. The race is eminently capable of producing more executives of the better type. So let them come. SQU Men, like wild plants, grow to weeds and some to flowers until budding time. Generally, when you heat tolerance and indulgence, he Destroying the good name well until the tables are turned As between a bonus and the soldiers prefer the latter and then demand special pay One of the N. A. A. C. Negroes whom to support p member the organization quite lital roles. Surely, James V member was floundering for a Men, like wild plants, grow up here and there—some to weeds and some to flowers; and we can not tell which until budding time. Generally, when you hear a man preaching sympathy, tolerance and indulgence, he needs and wants all three. Destroying the good name of another seems all very well until the tables are turned—then it is a hellish business. As between a bonus and a reduced cost of living, even the soldiers prefer the latter. To fight for one's country, and then demand special pay, looks like selling patriotism. One of the N. A. A. C. P. writers attempts to advise Negroes whom to support politically. Nothing, will dismember the organization quicker than attempting the political roles. Surely, James Weldon was away when this member was floundering for a subject. No Hope of Information A PARTICULARLY long-wife and windy lecture on an esp. dramatically, thereby waking seven customers to sleeping to the accompain "I pause," he said impressively. "A voice, interrupted by a yawn. "Twouldn't be no use, Mist answer." A PARTICULARLY long-winded lecturer was delivering long and windy lecture on an especially dry subject, when he paused dramatically, thereby waking several persons who had grown accustomed to sleeping to the accompaniment of his voice. "I pause," he said impressively, "merely to ask myself a question." A voice, interrupted by a yawn, called from the back of the room: "Twouldn't be no use, Mister, you'd only git some durn fool answer." Whatnot Column By Robert P.Edwards (For A. N.P.) 79-What Was the "Legal Rights Association?" "The Legal Rights Association" was a society formed for the purpose of ascertaining the legal status of the Colored man in the United States. It was organized in the City of Baltimore, Md., about 1832, by Hesekh Grice, and was entirely composed of Colored men. P. 80—What nation halted Cambyses and his Persian hordes' attempt to dominate the world in 524 B. C. t. In 524 B. C. Cambyses, son of the highest Cyrus, seeking to complete the world conquest of his father, hoverran Egypt with his vast army, and proceeded to sweep down on Ethiopia; but he found the Ethiopian equal to the Egyptian in refinement and intelligence, and superior in military skill. His attempts, by means of spies and various other designs proving unsuccessful he sought to give drawn battle, and was terribly defeated at the oasis of Ammon in the Libyan desert. 81—Where and What Is Liberia? Liberia is a Negro Republic of Western Africa, on the upper coast of upper Guinea. It was founded by the American Colonization Company. The first expedition of 86 emigrants was sent out in February, 1820. The suffering that slavery brought upon the Negro aroused his friends and following the plan of Wilberforce and other Englishmen, Liberia was formed as a refuge for the Colored who did avail themselves of its blessings. Next Week's Whatnots. 82—When were slaves first landed in America? 83—What reference did President Thomas Jefferson make to slave Atrading in his message of 1806? 84—When did the emancipation of slaves occur? Christmas Bells How sweet they are, The Christmas bells! They never jar, How sweet they are; As from afar Their music swells. How sweet they are, The Christmas bells. Another belie Is charming, too. I need not tell Another belie: You know full well That it is you! Another belle Is charming, too. —Leslie Mary Oyler. Yuletide Tales Here are a few things about Christmas which you may not know. While you are enjoying Christmas today, the boys and girls in Russia still have six weeks to wait before their Christmas comes. The reason for this difference in days is due to the fact that Russia uses a different calendar than we use. The boys and girls of Holland didn't hang their stockings up last night. Instead, they put their wooden shoes carefully outside of their wooden doors, first having cleaned the shoes thoroughly. Beside these shoes they placed a handful of hay, in order to feed the steeds of St. Nicholas when he came to their house. JIBS grow up here and there—some ers; and we can not tell which ar a man preaching sympathy, needs and wants all three. one of another seems all very d—then it is a hellish business. a reduced cost of living, even r. To fight for one's country, r. looks like selling patriotism. P. writers attempts to advise politically. Nothing will dis- cker than attempting the po- Weldon was away when this a subject. induced lecturer was delivering long specially dry subject, when he paused teral persons who had grown ac- animent of his voice. "merely to ask myself a question." it, called from the back of the room: later, you'd only git some durn fool. SQUIRS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22. NEW, By Jean Toomer, Publisher, eighth street, New York. 23 Waldo Frank, the novelist, said among our American young faces and materials of his South priest or critic: who writes as Another writer says: "This acts are sketches, short stories,tain rises (Part One) upon the triple tragedies, their wristless their crude joy in life. Part life of the wreckington. Jazz, simple narrative weaves its complications of the city.ain. But this is not a brief that sustained tragedy of spiritual "There can be no cumulative central plot to such a book. B experience, then one can find in application, and an end. It is the Negro musical comedies so devilie. It is black super-vau-We were just a little puzzle know exactly how to takeance of "Art." A thing is sad or bad. It is either for or as But "Cane" has given us an as is put as Jean Toomer has put with an aloofness and detachies are brutal. They snarl and feels sure there is no ulcers what happens in life. Negroes generally will not unauthor—except the parts whose a number of white people same, it is a great book, and follow its broad outline. From Amor Commenting on the death of G. Bethel," the Atlanta (Ga.) C. BIG BET The death of Rev. Dr. R. one of the strongest and most the moral activities of the coeffort for the betterment of his own racial group. As a tree he contributed largely to tween the two groups in the a it is generally conceded of service to rebuild Big Betch church last February Dr. Simmled to rebuild and dedicated which has been invited by mercy and the governor of the station on February 14, nex His membership, a loyal over-inspired their pastor to This, together with the unusus was given him and his churc leadership of C. N. Walker a chairman, respectively, of the building campaign, so stimul attitude of the people as to pay the work. The Constitution has been white committee that the work. As a memorial to the lifepected that the entire commun officials and friends in their Bethel and free it of all idle the bishop's council. EDITORIAL BOOK REVIEW By FLOYD J. CALVIN Jean Toomer, Published by Boni & Liveright, 61 W. Street, New York. 239 Pages. Price, $2.00. Frank, the novelist, says in introducing himself that the materials of his Southland into the essence and nature of a poet has arisen in that land who writes, not as a rebel against Southern not as a New Yorker, but as a writer who writes "This book is a vaudeville of sketches, short stories, one long drama and a poem (Part One) upon the folk life of Southern Negroes, their wistfulness, their waywardness, their joy in life. Part Two is the more complex of Washington. Jazz rythms all but supplanted by narrative weaves its plaintive way, and is almost this is not a brief tale of peasant sorrow. It is a tragedy of spiritual suffering. Jean be no cumulative and consistent movement, and not to such a book. But if it be accepted as a unit, then one can find in "Cane" a beginning, a prolog, and an end. It is too complex a volume to find in musical comedies so popular on Broadway. "Cane" is black super-vaudeville out of the South. "Cane" just a little purpured on reality of "Cane." For a neatly how to take it. We don't so readily grasp Art." A thing is either real or unreal to us. It is either for or against us, racially. "Cane" has given us a different outlook. We like Jean Toomer has put it. He writes of himself and a aloofness and detachment which we admire. So brutal. They snarl and show their fangs, but the sure there is no ulterior motive. Toomer just picks happens in life, generally will not understand "Cane." They will except the parts which are against white people, number of white people will feel just the other way, is a great book, and coming Southern writers will broad outline. From Among The Boys putting on the death of the Rev. Dr. R. H. Singleton, "the Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution says ediitionally: BIG BETHEL'S LOSS. death of Dr. Rev. Dr. R. H. Singleton removes from A. the strongest and most unique characters associated with the battlement of the whole people and the racial group. As a member of the inter-racial contributed largely toward better race relationship, two groups in the South and the nation. It is generally conceded that he placed his life on the战 to rebuild Big Bethel. After the burning of the last February Dr. Singleton became immediately the host of a rally and dedicate it by the time of the bishop's death has been invited by the city council, chamber and the governor of the state to hold the annual meeting on February 14, next- membership, a loyal and enthusiastic congregation inspired their pastor to go forward with such a pro- together with the unusual support and encouragement him and his church by the white citizenry under the grip of C. N. Walker and John Manget, chairman and, respectively, of the white committee of Big Bethel, campaign, so stimulated and inspired the sympathy of all the people as to enable Dr. Singleton to practice the work accomplished to date on the rebuilding. Constitution has been advised by the chairman of the committee that the work on Big Bethel will be continued a memorial to the life and work of Dr. Singleton that the entire community will rally to the support and friends in their effort to rebuild and dedicate all of all debt for the occasion of the meeting's council. CANE, By Jean Toomer, Published by Boni & Liverpool, 11 West Fork eighth street, New York. 239 Pages. Price, $2.90. Waldo Frank, the novelist, says in introducing *Cane*: "A poet arisen among our American youth who has known to learn the sences and materials of his Southland into the essence and material literature. A poet has arisen in that land who writes, not as a Sorcerer, not as a rebel against Southerners, not as a Negro or priest or critic: who writes as a POET." Another writer writes: "This book is a vaudeville out of the City. Its acts are sketches, short stories, one long drama and a few poems. Curtain rises (Part One) upon the folk life of Southern Negroes in simple tragedies, their wistfulness, their waywardness, their modus and their crude joy in life. Part Two is the more complex and more brown life of Washington. Jazz rythms all but supplant the folk life one simple-narrative weaves its plaintive way, and is almost lost as the complications of the city. Part Three (a single drama). Again, but this is not a brief tale of peasant sorrow. It is a story and sustained tragedy of spiritual and sensory. There can be many stories and movements, and of course no can be taken to book. But if it be accepted as a unit of progressive experience, then one can find in "Cane" a beginning to progress, compilation, and an end. It is too complex a volume to find its parts in the Negro musical comedies so popular on Broadway. Cane is in baudeville. It is black super-vaudeville out of the South." We were just a little puzzled on reading "Cane. For a writer didn't know exactly how to take it. We don't so readily grasp the significance of "Art." A thing is either real or unreal to us it is good or bad. It is either for or against us, racially. But "Cane" has given us a different outlook. We like "Art" but it is put as Jean Toomer has put it. He writes of himself and about his self with an aloofness and detachment which we admire. Some of stories are brutal. They snarl and show their fangs, but the reader ways sure feels the no ulterior motive. Toomer just pictures words what happens in life. Negroes generally will not understand "Cane." They will hate it. Negroes cannot accept the parts which are against white writers, course, a number of white people will feel just the other way. But by the same, it is a great book, and coming Southern writers will do to follow its broad outline. From Among The Best Commenting on the death of the Rev. Dr. R. H. Singleton, pastor "Big Bethel," the Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution says ediately: BIG BETHEL'S LOSS. The death of Rev. Dr. R. H. Singleton removes from Atlanta one of the strongest and most unique characters associated with the moral activities of the colored race. He was uniting in an effort for the betterment of the whole people and participating his own racial group. As a member of the inter-racial committee he contributed largely toward better race relationships between the two groups in the South and the nation. It is generally conceded that he placed his life on the side of service to rebuild Big Bethel. After the burning of the great church last February Dr. Singleton became immediately committed to rebuild and dedicate it by the time of the bishop's commission which has been invited by the city council, chamber of commerce and the governor of the state to hold the next annual session here on February 14, next. His membership, a loyal and enthusiastic congregation, and over-inspired their pastor to go forward with such a program. This, together with the unusual support and encouragement that was given him and his church by the white citizenry under the leadership of C. N. Walker and John Mangle, chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the white committee of Big Bethel building campaign, so stimulated and inspired the sympathetic attitude of all the people as to enable Dr. Singleton to practically pay for the work accomplished to date on the rebuilding. The Constitution has been advised by the chairman of the white committee that the work on Big Bethel will be continued. As a memorial to the life and work of Dr. Singleton a pectoral sculpture of the officers and friends in their effort to rebuild and delicate Big Bethel and free it all debt for the occasion of the meeting of the bishop's council. 八 人 Says the Cleveland (O.) Call: Our aim is to publish a clean, wholesome and instructive newspaper, one that can be read in every home, refraining at all times from anything that will be harmful in any way to our fellow man. aim is to publish a clean, wholesome and instructive, one that can be read in every home, refreshed from anything that will be harmful in any way to man. New York Observer, a new publication, writes on "Here is no other race situated as we are in the maturation. We can be identified and allocated at once, the thousands of us who could get by and pass, a sees, yet of the millions there is no doubt where the Jew may change his name from Rosenthal to Rose, from Schmidt to Smith, and be lost in the snuffle, and purposes he is merely an American. But the Men his name or the "number where he's living at still some changes to be made. We have an unmistakable tie of color, although of any shades. Therefore, we are readily segregated. We are set up by white folks as a criterion for Negroes. If we are dirty and foul-smelling and be unmouthed, we reflect on every other Negro. People shap had no previous reactions on the color question and glare. Of course, this is not a right beduction become convinced that all Negroes must be the most-white folks. The opposite is not always true. A well-dressed, intelligent, quiet lady or gentleman assume that there are any more at home like us. They resent the very fact that we are clean and because it upsets their previously conceived notion. It sees it upsets their previously conceived notion. It sees it upsets their previously conceived notion. With a slight or an insult or a rebuff than one of the are always between the devil and the deepest with all that, there is only one thing to do despite the point where we will find that the clean and that are the rule and not the exception. Cut on the cars, on the streets, in public place of the other races and emulate their beauty. We can show our home life and our good back of it, very quickly by a little word or a New York has the best-dressed and best-in-the-world. We have the best behaved. Aphis (Tenn.) Times, looking up from Boston and Northern Negroes who left and are making good progress, they are really doing so well. Writing on "Your Business Ability in North," the editor expresses her watched with much interest Southern Negroes graduated North. It is gratifying to know that the advantage of every opportunity and are making good progress shows that they have lately come into possession of $55,000,000 of good property in the City of black belts where Negroes had no business at all, they now own good grocery stores, shoe stores, other kinds of business. It is true in the City of Chicago is also true in New where they have made their homes from the places they have formed clubs and corporate mostly fasts and business places. They are proving the North sightseeing and pleasure seeking, but purpose and a determination to make life better with something worth while. The South has led in Negro wealth and is in the present rate, in a few years if thrifty Negroes go north will be in the lead. We who are our people who are now making their homes in the most done with the respect. The New York Observer, a new publication, writes on "Public behavior." There is no other race situated as we are in the matter of identification. We can be identified and allocated at once. While there are thousands of us who could get by and "paste" as the saying goes, set of the millions there is no doubt, we are they belong. New may change his name from Rosenthal to Rose, or a German from Schmidt to Smith, and be lost in the shuffle. To all intents and purposes he is merely an American. But the Negro may change his name or the "number where he living at" and there are still some changes to be made. We have an unmistakable tie of color, although of a thousand varying shades. Therefore, we are readily segregated and set apart. We are set up by white folks as a criterion for all other Negroes. If we are dirty and foul-smelling and boisterous and pout-wuthed, we reflect on every other Negro. People who have perhaps no previous reactions on the color pressure immediately become convinced that all Negroes must be coarse and dirty and vulgar. Of course, this is not right selection and it is not fair to the rest of us, but, nevertheless, this is the attitude of most-white folks. The差别 is not always true. When they see a well-dressed, intelligent, quiet lady or gentleman they do not assume that there are any more at home like us. Sometimes they resent the very fact that we are clean and well-havel, because it upsets their previously conceived notion about Negroes. Frequently a colored person of that type is more apt to meet with a slight or an insult or a rebuff than one of the older kind. We are always between the devil and the deer sea. But with all that, there is only one thing to do before our selves to the point where we will find that the clean and the well behaved are the rule and not the exception. Cut on the lead talking on the cars, on the streets, in public places. Watch the best element of the other races and emulate their behavior their gentility. We can show our home life and our good breeding, or lack of it, very quickly by a little word or a little bite. They say New York has the best dressed and best Negroes in the world. Let's have the best behaved. The Memphis (Tenn.) Times, looking up from Benton to one in cage at Southern Negroes who left and are making good concessions surprised that they are really doing so well. Writing on "Southern groes Show Business Ability in North," the editor expresses these terms: We have watched with much interest Southern Negroes who have migrated North. It is gratifying to know that they are taking advantage of every opportunity and are making good food investigation shows that they have lately come into possession of over $5,000,000 worth of good property in the City of Cage. In the black belts where Negroes had no business for years ago, they now own good grocery stores, shoe stores, and many other kinds of business. What is true in the City of Chicago is also true in Northern cities where they have made their homes from the South. In many places they have formed clubs and corporations and bought costly flats and business places. They are proving that they did not go North sightseeing and pleasure seeking, but with a definite purpose and a determination to make life better and to accomplish something worth while. While the South has led in Negro wealth and is in the lead now, the present rate, in a few years if thrifty, Negroes continue to be the majority of those who are here the remainder must double our effort in all tall lines if we, would keep up with our people who are now making their homes in the North. They have really done better than any one expected. Young dong better than any one expetian