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```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` D er cix co rint i en an wil DOHN HORSE become of the company print in activity Ken and Beryl Smith will matter, but not arguably glory. Chas. S. Gibbs One of the best known lawyers in the central part of this state. Has a large practice before the Sangamon Co. bar; is a forceful speaker in criminal cases before a jury. Mr. Gibbs man and ve is one of or raneous sp CHURCH HEADS TOLD NEGROES ARE ABUSED Unfair Conditions of Life for Race Are Described by Speakers at Federal Council in Convention Here St. Louis, Mo.,—Negro speakers on the floor of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, at the Second Baptist Church, caused the most exciting moments of the day, in presenting unfair conditions of life, as they claimed, for the negro race. The discussion came out in a report of the Committee on Special interests of negro denominations, of which Bishop W. P. Thirkield is chairman. Rev. J. W. Gilbert, commissioner of Paine College, Augusta, Ga., injected humor into his statement that "we down in Georgia don't care anything about the law; sentiment is much higher than law. "In almost any community the negro is given the most unhealthy part to live, where there is no sanitation. Why do the negroes die at such a rapid rate? They are being killed; they live in such miasmatic conditions. "As to the liquor question, a negro never owned a single liquor manufactory. White men manufacture that stuff, and white men sell it to us." Negroes in Exodus From South More violent expressions were uttered by a negro layman, J. R. Hawkins of Washington, D. C., financial secretary of the A.M.E. Church. He declared that members of his race were leaving the South by hundreds of thousands. "If you travel on the train you will see them. They sit with bated breath; they are afraid to tell why. Conditions have become intolerable. The whole problem rests with the white men who have control of the government and the railroads and the municipalities. If you want to settle it right, go back to your homes and confer with a few negroes, who will tell you the truth, if it be guaranteed that they won't be run away from their homes. They love their homes, but life is not worth living there." ```markdown ``` VOL. 12 - NO. 34 SPRINGFIELD, I Mr. Gibbs is public-spirited man and very charitably inclined; is one of one of the best extemporaneous speakers in the city. ELKS' ANNUAL BALL. AT ARION HALL, 4th & JEFFERSON STS., SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, Thursday Evening, Dec. 28th,'16. Prof. Nix's Full Orchestra. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. O. E. of W. Single Admission, 50 cents; couple, $1.00. Recognition Committee; Clyde Donaldson, Levi Smith, Everett Nelson, Jesse Wormley, Chas. Dent, Wheeler Richards. Committee of Arrangements; Geo. J. Beard, Blaine Garrett, E. Perkins John Slaughter, Alex Bender, Maj O. B. Duncan, Jas. C. Adams Dancing from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. A REAL PLEA FOR OUR ADVERTISERS Any institution that desires Negro patronage, that asks for same in Negro newspaper and treats our people courteously should receive our hearty support and patronage. All reputable, appreciative business houses will advertise in a paper that reaches the people whose patronage they desire, and if you see their ads in Negro papers they want our trade, and if you do not see their ads it is to be inferred that our trade is not desired. This is they only logical deduction. Bear this in mind. This speaker referred his hearers to paragraphs in the report, starting: "Degredation is not an inherent racial defect, but the joint product of ignorance and neglect. The same things poison human life, the same things build it up, whatever the color of the tabernacle in which it lives. The social creed of the Federal Council is as applicable to Southern negroes as to northern immigrants: 'Equal rights and complete justice for all men in all relations of life, the protection of the family, the fullest possible development of every child, the safeguarding of women, the abatement and prevention of poverty. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY DECEMBER 16, 1916 will be given at FORUM THE SUPERIOR RACE Senator Works of California is trying to force back into the immigration bill the provisions excluding Japanese, along with the other orientals, from entry into the United States. California is not satisfied with the so-called gentleman's agreement by which Japan refuses passports to America. California wants the Japs excluded explicitly and by law. "We will be at the mercy of Japan in the future," argues the senator, "if we have no other safeguard or restriction except his agreement." It is with deep humiliation that Americans must answer Senator Works that whatever state of subjection to Japan our future may hold in store, we are already at Japan's mercy. "That is exactly why the Japanese exclusion clause was eliminated last spring. We did not want to eliminate it, but we had to. Viscount Chinda, then the ambassador, was able to dictate to our government exactly what our own law should say concerning the Japanese. He practically wrote the provision which was finally incorporated in the law. There was no way out for us. Our relations with Germany were strained and we could not afford to risk two wars in our then state of preparedness. And that our position is not better now is partly the fault of California itself. By voting for President Wilson California approved of the Democratic attitude toward national defense. It approved of Mr. Hay and of Wilson's tolerance of Hay, and of Baker and Daniels. It approved of the president's foreign policy, and in the face of the experience of England with loose individualism it also approved of the doctrinaire Democratic belief in the same loose individualism. The result is that we are not only now at the mercy of Japan but we shall continue to be so for a number of years. Our dilemma, the whole humiliating situation we have got ourselves into, must be somewhat humorous to the Jap. We have been asserting roundly that we are a superior race—the Californians are certain of it—and basing our exclusion policy on that superiority. And still we are not able to do as we like about this so-called inferior race. For if the Japs are shorter of stature they are longer of wit, and if their form of government is somewhat medinaeval the Japs know how to operate it better than we operate our supposedly modern democracy. By any usual test it is the Japanese race and not the American race which is superior. It is superior at least in morale and in organization. It can see at least three or four days ahead. The most painful part of the whole situation is that the Japanese in refusing to have their own feelings hurt by an explicit policy of exclusion are compelling us to hurt our own feelings. And we shall have to do it. The passage dealing with oriental immigration is humiliating in the extreme. It was written by the Japanese government. It remains for us to make it a part of our own law. And Japan can continue to write our laws on immigration, for we are not strong enough to risk a quarrel. It is they and not we, who are able to be patronizing—or domineering. CHICAGO TRIBUNE. Now, who is superior, and is inferior? Speak, ye silent gods, and tell us. THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS Again Christmas is here. It is a day celebrated throughout Christendom as a sort of Christian feast. Jesus, the Christ, was born 1916 years ago, in Bethlehem, an obscure place, in Judaea. It is a strange incomprehensible history. No man can fully explain it. He was born of a Virgin—had no father—mortal. Had no teacher but was wise and resourceful at 12 years of age. His works prove miraculous early in life. It should also be borne in mind, that Africa was the country to which Joseph and Mary fled with the babe, Jesus, for safety, by order of the Spirit from God—hence; "Out of Egypt have I called my son," is divine as well as prophetic. "For unto you, is born, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ, the Lord." Learn the truth and it will be unto you, a rod and a staff, forever. Study the Bible careful and the meaning of the teachings and they will be a balm and gilead for your pent-up souls. HERNDON'S SHOW WINDOWS SURPASS Probably the most beautiful Xmas show windows, in the city, are those of R. F. Herndon & Co. Fifth and Adams Sts. The artistic arrangements of the various assortments throughout the building are commendable. There was never before a finer assortment of Xmas goods, from which to select; in the basement, which is accessible from the front, is filled with toys and Xmas fineries for children. Read their Xmas ad in this issue and don't stop until you have gone and examined their select stock. The Bill in the United States Senate to exclude Negroes from Africa from coming to this country, was defeated. JUDGE CREIGHTON DEAD. Judge Jas A. Creighton, one of the ablest, the fairest and oldest circuit judges in the state, died here Friday, after a short illness He was 70 years old. He was loved by all who knew him, lawyer and "common" man, for he was a good man. "Little" Harry Warfield, of Decatur, was in the city to attend the recital Thursday night. H. R, Alexander, of Engine No 5, was slightly injured in a street car collision on So. 11th Street last Thursday evening. MORTUARY. Bert Stewart, formerly proprietor of a pantatorium at 802 E. Washington St., died suddenly Monday at noon, after a severe hemorrhage. The funeral was held Wednesday at Wallace's, and the body was shipped to Kansas City for interment. PASFIELD PASSES AWAY. Dr. George Pasfield, the richest man in this County, 85 years old and a native of springfield, died this week, worth millions of dollars. The Home Culture section of the Woman's club will have open doors New years' Day, at 1030 E Washington street. A luncheon for the benefit of the dependents, will be served. Mrs. M, F. Clark, chairman. Mrs. L. Barksdale, president PRICE: FIVE CENTS 1910 JUDGE G. W. MURRAY. Lawyer, office: 217 1-2 south 6th street, well known in this city; was County Judge for 16 years, making a fine record there; created the Juvenile court, which rescued hundreds of boys and girls. The Judge is practicing law now and specializes in settling estates in the Probate Court, drawing up and executing wills and general law business Whenever Judge Murray has any legal business for you, you may be assured that it will be done well and fairly. He is among the best friends the colored people, and all the people, have in this city. T. C. H. The above is a good likeness of Mr. Renick Vires, formerly of Morgan Co., a man of wide political experience; versed in the current political topics of the day; was a delegate from Morgan Co. to the State Convention in 1900 at Peoria, when Yates was nominated for Governor. During the past 15 years, Mr. Vires has made Springfield his home; he was appointed messenger for the State Railroad and Warehouse Commission in 1901 and held that post for five and a half years. He has been identified with all of the movements around here, whose pursuits were for good. He is an uncompromising Republican and was an original Sherman and Lowden man; has always been in accord with the Republican local leaders, now in the ascendancy; he is highly regarded by the colored people as well as the white people. The Educational Section of th Woman's Club will meet with th chairman, Mrs. R. A. Byrd, Monday, Dec. 18th. All members o the Club are urged to be present The subject for day is "Famou Negro Women", and each mem ber is requested to respond to roll call with the name of and incident from the life of some well-known colored woman. Miss Helen Moore accompanied her grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Smith, to her home in Decatur Sunday, and spent the day with relatives. ```markdown ``` HIGHEST GRADE LEATHER GOODS AND NOVELTIES WITHOUT ADVANCED PRICES Because we were fortunate in buying our large assortment of Leather Goods before the advance in price, we can offer exceptional values which will surely appeal to every one wanting to make appropriate Christmas Gifts. FOR THE WOMEN FOLKS WE HAVE Wardrobe Trunks Hand Bags Manicuring sets Dressing Cases Trunks Sewing Rolls Purses Card Cases Traveling Bags Cases for suits HAVE Wardrobe Trunks Hand Bags Manicuring sets Dressing Cases Trunks Sewing Rolls Purses Card Cases Traveling Bags Cases for suits Traveling Trunks Bill Books Collar Bags suits Cases Cigar Cases Change Purses Necktier Cases Dressing Cases Trunks for the Kiddies Before Buying Come in and Get our Prices. Capital Trunk Factory 126 North Fifth Street Best Build Baggage Bell Phone 164 OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS HARTWELL'S JEWELRY STORE We are wholesale distributors of Community Silver for Central Illinois. Diamond and PlatJnum Jewelry. Cut Glass Clocks, Fine China, Umbrellas, Gold and Plated Jewelry. Manufacturing Optlcians, Eyes Correctly Fitted. The Celebrated Little Gem Ear Phone Repairing and Making of Watches and Jewelry Stationery The finest and largest stock of fine paper. Steel and Copper Engravers and Embossers. Card and Wed ing Invitations. Menus, School and Society Stationery. 216 So. 6th Street --- CONNELLY 'THE STORE OF QUALITY' APPLES Lake Chelan, Washington, produce the finest Stamen Winesap Apples Received Two Cars of this Extra Fine Fruit Box of Fancy Medium Apples $ 30 Box of Fancy Large Apples $2 40 Box of fancy Extra Large Apples $ .5 ```markdown ``` Effort to Clear Noted Leader's Estate of Heavy Debt. SCOPE OF THE MOVEMENT National Association of Women's Clubs Outlines Plan For Paying Off $15,000 Mortgage by Popular Subscriptions Notable Group of White Women to Ald—Mrs. Talbert's Leadership. BY JOHN E. BRUCE "GRIT." The National Association of Colored Women, of which Mrs. Mary B. Talbert of Buffalo is president, is making a herculean effort to raise funds to lift the $15,000 mortgage off of the Douglass home at Anacostia, District of Columbia, and the disgrace off the race for which Mr. Douglass suffered insult and contumely at the hands of organized mobs, for its past neglect, apathy and failure to show its appreciation of the greatness of Frederick Douglass, by coming forward now as he came forward in the days when our forbears writed in chains of slavery, and denounced in virile language the hell black crime of human slavery. These good women of the National Association of Colored Women have or are about to circularize the teachers and pupils of our Sunday schools and day schools throughout the United States_urging co-operation with their association by the formation of Sunday school and day school leagues and that the teachers in the schools become members of these leagues and such adult members of the Sunday schools as may be interested in the project. Ten is the number required to form a league. These teachers and others organizing leagues are requested to offer their leagues as a Christmas present to the National Association of Colored Women. This can be done by sending at once for an application blank and the payment of 10 cents per year per capita. No other dues or assessments are allowed or expected. The money thus sent is to be used for postage, stationery and literature, "to make our voice heard," reads the circular before me. And "surely you will realize with us that we need the very closest cooperation during these days in which we are traveling through the wilderness. Our president has issued a call to save the home of Frederick Douglass. We want you to help us save that home. Will you hold a short memorial service on Sunday, Feb. 13, and tell the children something about Douglass, who framed the immortal sentence, "God and one are a majority?" If you love your race and if you are proud of the achievements of its great men and believe in honoring them for the deeds they have wrought send for a program and other details about Douglas day to Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, 521 Michigan avenue, Buffalo. Mrs. Talbert informs me that Mrs. Nettie L. Napter, 120 Fifth avenue, North Nashville, Tenn., has been appointed special treasurer to receive all contributions for this fund. Mrs. Napter is a daughter of the late Hon. John M. Langston and the wife of Hon. James C. Napter, former register of the United States treasury. Another interesting point in her letter is that among the women affiliating with her organization are a group of the most noted white women in the United States, a few of whose names are as follows: Jane Addams, Zona Gale, Grace Abbott, Anna Strunsky Walling, Katherine Leckle, Rhetta Walling, Katherine Leckle, Rhetta Childs Dorr, Miss Fola La Follette, Florence Woolston, Sophronia Breckenridge, Esther L. Kohn, Mary Rozet Smith, Harriet P. Thomas and Anna O'Hagan Shinn. This is a gratifying list and ought to be sufficient to spur our people on in a mighty effort to save the home of Frederick Douglass and to make it the Negro's mecca for generations yet unborn. Every Negro boy throughout this land should be asked to give from 1 to 25 cents as his contribution to this object, and every Negro man and woman with any red blood in their veins ought for their own self respect to give at least $1. There should be a rivalry between the boys and girls of school age to see which can raise the largest subscription toward this fund. I believe our girls could raise $500 more than the boys because they have got more vim and push in them than some of our boys. The contest is on, and time will develop whether we Negroes can do big things in a big way. Douglass was a great leader and a great man, but not ten Negroes in a hundred really know how useful and great he was. We don't read enough about our own leaders. Marine Men Give Brilliant Reception. The reception given by the Marine Cooks and Stewards' Association of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast at Manhattan Cashope, New York city, on Thursday evening, Dec. 7, was the big social event of the week among hotel employees. The event was in honor of the delegates in attendance at the twentieth annual convention of the International Seamen's Union of America. The officials in charge were David E. Grange, chairman; Oswald E. Stone, vice chairman; Harry B. Davies, secretary, and David S. Jackson, assistant secretary. MacPherson & Edward THE BOSTON STORE Only One More Week to Buy Christmas Presents You can save time and money by choosing here where everything is NEW and beautiful and all moderately priced. Floors of Holiday Four Floors of Holiday Gifts & Edward: The Boston Store; RISTMAS. we the Famil- le Story. Charles Dickens shape of Christ- of all Christ- A Christmas d that tale of a "national tit, "A Christ- national bene- of happiness disseminating For High Grade Call at the BALDWIN PIANO MacPherson & Edward: The Boston Store; Springfield, Ill. --- Four Flo This men Game "Dow the g Our ful a child are Chin store factor is ne lute coun MacPherson & Edw DICKENS AND CHRISTMAS. To English Author We Owe the Familiar Type of Vulvule Story. Type of Fiction Story. To the genius of Charles Dickens was due the familiar type of Christmas story. The pioneer of all Christmas numbers was "A Christmas Carol." Thackeray called that tale of Old Scrooge and Tiny Tim a "national benefit." More than that, "A Christmas Carol" was an international benefit, carrying its burden of happiness across the Atlantic and disseminating its cheerfulness in every community in the United States. Millions of readers have smiled through their tears in the seventy-three years that the world has been the richer and better for having "A Christmas Carol." Dickens wrote the story at the end of 1843 to relieve himself of the financial embarrassments produced by his rather lavish housekeeping. He was disappointed in the peculiary returns. He received less than $4,000 from the sale in its original edition. This is attributed to the very expensive form in which it was published. Four other Christmas books which followed, beginning with "The Chimes," were much more profitable. Then in later years the Christmas numbers of Household Words, to which the "Christmas Stories" were contributed, sometimes reached a sale of 300,000 copies. In the end Dickens had little reason to complain of the rewards of his efforts in opening up the rich vein of Christmas fiction. He was acknowledged the supreme master in that field. Thackeray published Christmas books, but wisely refrained from attempting anything similar to "A Christmas Carol" or "The Chimes." In their own way, however, "Rebecca and Rowena," an unapproached masterpiece of literary burlesque, and "The Rose and the Ring," a delightful story for children, which retains its charm for their elders, are no less matchless than the two principal Christmas books by Dickens. Elks' Ball at Arion Hall Dec. 28th. A very excellent program was rendered by the culture club last sunday. Mr. Jas. Finch, of Peoria, was in the city this week on business. Rey. Noah Williams, a native of this city, now of clarksville, Tenn., was in the city this week, on business. One of the most attractive social events of the season was the banquet rently given by the Mission society of Zion Baptist ch. ors of Holiday Gitts This is the great Gift store for men, women and children. The Dolls, Toys, Games and Children's Books are in the "Downstairs Store." On Main Floor is the greatest Holiday Bazaar in the city. Our Second Floor has all kinds of useful and practical things for women and children to wear. On the Third Floor are hundreds of beautiful pieces of Chinaware, Glassware, Rug, etc. This store offers prompt, helpful and satisfactory store service. Our whole stock is new, so you are assured of absolutely correct merchandise at every counter. For High Grade Pianos Call at the BALDWIN PIANO STORE Special inducements for December Easy Payments A few slightly used Pianos at Special Prices Tuning, Refinishing and Repairing Moving and Boxing Pianos Baldwin Piano Store 320 So. Sixth Street Christmas Bargains We have just received a big lot of Ladies' Coats, that have bæn delayed in shipping, and owing t o the latness of the season we are going t o close them out at prices that means a big saving to you. COATS, SUITS Ladie's Coats and Suits in all the latest models and all the new weaves. Worth up to $25c: sale price, 12.50 to $6.98. CHILDREN COATS We are placing on sale every Hat and Shape in our store worth up to $12.00, at 98c and $.98 Nothing reserved. Every Hat is on sale. We have also reduced the price on all men's and children's Clothing, Furnishing and Shoes. PHILLIP'S BARGAIN STORE The lowest rent payer in the Ladies' Ready-to-wear Line, where you buy most for your money Carl Rauth FLORIST Floral Designs a Specialty. All Cut Flowers in Season. Roses and Carnations. BOTH PHONES 623 Greenhouses 500 North Sixth St. 516 No. Eighth St. NOW IS THE TIME TO SEE TEXAS and the GREAT SOUTHWEST SEE the historic Alamo—the great ranches----meet the fine people---- enjoy the grandeur of the countr ----make your journey a real holiday. Swift, direct run to any o the following points: DALLAS FORT WORTH WACO AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO The journey is a revelation in railroad comfort. Fine berths. Splendid meal Courteous attendants. A service that gives you a new idea of railroad travel Ask the Ticket Agent for further information Lou A. Fyke, Ticket Agen DR. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor 321 Main St. Peoria, Ill SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Keg and Bottle Beer unsurpassed for health and strength. Their Bock Beer was a high reputation. Reisch's Gold Top ranks among the best in the country. Prompt deliveries and shipments made Order direct from brewery. FOR RENT Nice 5 room house, 1307 E. Capitol Ave.—close in-5 minutes walk to City. Fine neighborhood, paved streets. A very desirable location for right party, with small family. Appiy to Thos. J. RICHARDSON, 1515 E. Capitol Ave. We are ever anxious to get the people to be more optimistic of this life; look on the sunny side; quit seeking the bitter pills; see the good that is in every other person and then you can see a spark in even yourself. --- SCOPE OF THE MOVEMENT National Association of Women's Clubs Outlines Plan For Paying Off $15,000 Mortgage by Popular Subscriptions. Notable Group of White Women to Aid—Mrs. Talbert's Leadership. BY JOHN E. BRUCE "GRIT." The National Association of Colored Women, of which Mrs. Mary B. Talbert of Buffalo is president, is making a herculean effort to raise funds to lift the $15,000 mortgage off of the Douglass home at Anacostia, District of Columbia, and the disgrace off the race for which Mr. Douglass suffered insult and contumely at the hands of organized mobs, for its past neglect, apathy and failure to show its appreciation of the greatness of Frederick Douglass, by coming forward now as he came forward in the days when our forbears writed in chains of slavery, and denounced in virile language the hell black crime of human slavery. These good women of the National Association of Colored Women have or are about to circularize the teachers and pupils of our Sunday schools and day schools throughout the United States urging co-operation with their association by the formation of Sunday school and day school leagues and that the teachers in the schools become members of these leagues and such adult members of the Sunday schools as may be interested in the project. Ten is the number required to form a league. These teachers and others organizing leagues are requested to offer their leagues as a Christmas present to the National Association of Colored Women. This can be done by sending at once for an application blank and the payment of 10 cents per year per capita. No other dues or assessments are allowed or expected. The money thus is to be used for postage, stationery and literature, "to make our voice heard," reads the circular before me. And "surely you will realize with us that we need the very closest cooperation during these days in which we are traveling through the wilderness. Our president has issued a call to save the home of Frederick Douglass. We want you to help us provide that home. Will you hold a short memorial service on Sunday, Feb. 13, and tell the children something about Douglass, who framed the immortal sentence, "God and one are a majority?" If you love your race and if you are proud of the achievements of its great men and believe in honoring them for the deeds they have wrought send for a program and other details about Douglass day to Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, 521 Michigan avenue, Buffalo. Mrs. Talbert informs me that Mrs. Nettie L. Napier, 120 Fifthenth avenue, North Nashville, Teen, has been appointed special treasurer to receive all contributions for this fund. Mrs. Napier is a daughter of the late Hon. John M. Langston and the wife of Hon. James C. Napier, former register of the United States treasury. Another interesting point in her letter is that among the women affiliating with her organization are a group of the most noted white women in the United States, a few of whose names are as follows: Jane Addams, Zona Gale, Grace Abbott, Anna Strunsky Walling, Katherine Leckle, Rhetta Walling, Katherine Leckle, Rhetta Childs Dorr, Miss Fola La Follette, Florence Woolston, Sophronla Breckenridge, Esther L. Kohn, Mary Rozet Smith, Harriet P. Thomas and Anna O'Hagan Shinn. This is a gratifying list and ought to be sufficient to spur our people on in a mighty effort to save the home of Frederick Douglass and to make it the Negro's mecca for generations yet unborn. Every Negro boy throughout this land should be asked to give from 1 to 25 cents as his contribution to this object, and every Negro man and woman with any red blood in their veins ought for their own self respect to give at least $1. There should be a rivalry between the boys and girls of school age to see which can raise the largest subscription toward this fund. I believe our girls could raise $500 more than the boys because they have got more vim and push in them some of our boys. The contest is on, and time will develop whether we Negroes can do big things in a big way. Douglass was a great leader and a great man, but not ten Negroes in a hundred really know how useful and great he was. We don't read enough about our own leaders. Marine Men Give Brilliant Reception. The reception given by the Marine Cooks and Stewards' Association of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast at Manhattan Casino, New York city, on Thursday evening, Dec. 7, was the big social event of the week among hotel employees. The event was in honor of the delegates in attendance at the twentieth annual convention of the international Seamen's Union of America. The officials in charge were David E. Grange, chairman; Oswald E. Stone, vice chairman; Harry B. Davis, secretary, and David S. Jackson, assistant secretary. Graduate of the Emerson Institute Pursued College Course at Talladega College and Received Her Training For Social Service at Fisk University, Leader In Community Work at New Orleans. A. New Orleans, La.-The National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People may well congratulate itself on the fact that it is doing a work for the race that is not duplicated by any other organization. The fruitful efforts of the league are shown in the activities of several persons who are at present engaged in gainful occupations. For instance, Miss Rosalie I. Singleton, who has recently taken up community work in connection with Straight college and the co-operation of three Congregational churches of New Orleans (Central, Howard and Beecher), has been well trained for her work by practical experience. Miss Singleton has come to her present position by doing hard and faithful work. Entering school late, before she reached the fourth grade in a private school of Mobile, Ala., she was compelled to discontinue her education because of lack of funds. After an interval of three years she entered Emerson institute and worked her way through, completing her high school education there in 1911. Because of her ambition for a college education, by the help of friends she was able to enter Talladega college as an aided student. At Talladega during her senior year, after she had looked up some poor children at Christmas time, she gave up the idea of becoming a secretary of the Young Women's Christian association and decided to fit herself for social service. In order to carry out her plans she thought of teaching several years in order that she might get the money to receive social service training. About this time Miss Singleton learned of the fellowships for training social service workers offered at Fisk university by the National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People. Her application was accepted because of her previous record, her qualities of character, her earnestness of purpose. She therefore spent a year in social service training at Fisk. While at Fisk the work at the Bethlehem House, the settlement operated jointly by the woman's missionary council, the M. E. Church South and Fisk university, gave her the training which she is beginning to put into practice now. At the Bethlehem House she learned how to organize and conduct clubs and classes of various kinds. She did friendly visiting into the homes of the people and received much valuable experience as a relief worker in the great East Nashville fire of last March. Miss Singleton is beginning to use all of that experience in her present work in New Orleans. She is co-operating with Straight college and the churches of this city. She is endeavoring to make the life of the community better by organizing clubs among both old and young, conducting cooking and sewing classes and by promoting clean and wholesome play and recreation among the children and young people. The National league's northern head quarters are at 2303 Seventh avenue New York. WELL MANAGED INSTITUTE. Collegiate School at Institute, W. Va. Doing Efficient Work. Notable progress is being made the term at the West Virginia Collegiate institute at Institute, W. Va. The president of this thrifty school, Professor Byrd Prillerman, has used every available means to put the work on a substantial basis, and he has succeeded admirably. Less than two years ago the institution was raised to college rank and now has thirty-three students doing college work out of an enrollment of 386, which is the largest in the history of the school. The number of students in the college department not only shows the wisdom of the governor and other state authorities in raising the school to college rank, but shows high appreciation on the part of our young men and women of the opportunity afforded to pursue the higher branches at their own state institutions The first three months of the present school year register the most commendable effort on the part of President Pearlerman and faculty to get the very best results from students in all departments. Graduates of the institute consider it an honor to advance from the normal to the college grade at their alma mater. This is a noteworthy sign of progress and confidence on the part of students in the ability of the institution to meet their needs. FRED P. SCHLITT HARDWARE BOTH PHONES 848 4 DOORS EAST OF 4TH STREET 407 E. ADAMS STREET Chicago Market OUR MOTTO: Right Prices and 16 oz. to pound A. J. MARSHALL Groceries Free Delivery to all parts of city. 1324 So.11th Phone 6852 Fine assortment of Xmas Candies. We desire to thank our customers for their patronage in the past and solicit a continuance of the same. Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Pocket Knives Razors and Strops Silver Plated Knives Forks and Spoons Alarm Clocks Roller and Ice Skates Flash Lights and many NEW CLEAN GOODS. FRED P. HARDY BOTH PHONES 848 4 407 E. ADA A VERY GOO TO TRA Chicago 803 E. WASHINGTON Beef Pot Roast.....10c lb. Beef Rib Roast.....15c lb. Boiling Beef.....10c lb. Beef Steak.....12 1-2c lb. Veal Roast.....12 1-2c lb. Veal Stew.....10c lb. Veal Chops.....15c lb. Pickled Tripe.....3 lbs. 25c. OUR MOT Right Prices and I A. J. MAY Groc Free Delivery to 1324 So. 11th Winterro GROC Dry Goods, Har Flour an Fine assortment of Xmas Candi customers for their patronage in ance of the same. Wishing al Happy New Year. 18th and Brown H. OGER FINE FOOD A Merry Chri Happy N OLD PHON 1107 East South Missy Gates has returned to the city, after a short visit, in Columbus. O., the guest of Miss Ethel Clark. During her stay here, she is the guest of Mrs. M. F. Clark. Whole Pork Shoulder ..... 15c lb. Pork Loin Roast ..... 15c lb. No. 1 Callies ..... 18c lb. Hams, Guaranteed ..... 21c lb. Boston Eutts ..... 15c lb. Smoked Jowels ..... 17c lb. Light Fancy Breakfast Bacon ..... 23c lb. OTTO: 16 oz. to pound MARSHALL ceries to all parts of city. Phone 6852 rose Bros. CERIES hardware, Notions and Feed dies. We desire to thank our in the past and solicit a contin- all a Merry Christmas and a 206 W. Canedy R & SON FOOTWEAR Christmas and a New Year NE Main 2969 South Grand Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wormley, Sr., entertainea at dinner. Friday evening, Dec. 8th, in a triple birthday celebration. Only the family and intimate friends were present. BILL HEADS, Bills of Fare, Mine Bulletins, Financial Secretary Reports, Circulars, Dodgers, Envelopes, Labels, Letter Circulars, Letter Heads, Note Circulars, Notice, Railroad Forms, Statements, Window Hangers, Window Cards Street Car Advertising Cards anything in the line of Commercial Printing. REGAL PRINTING CO. 109·111 S0. 8TH STREET FOR SALE AT RegalPrintingCo. 109 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET Champion Magazine Chicago Detender The Freeman The Crisis Orders taken for any Negro Book or Paper. DUNBAR NEWS CO. Bell Phone 5729 Green's New Electric Shoe Repair Shop Repair Work Done while you wait Satisfaction Guaranteed, Best Conrtesies. Try me and be Convinced. 10 years in this vicinity. 501 N. ADAMS ST. PEORIA, ILL. MRS. MATTIE TUCKER Milliner Fall & Winter Late Styles Now in. Toilet Articles 207 N. 14th St., Springfield, Ill. BARKSDALE & CURTIS Proprietors of the 3 Chair EUREKA BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting, Shaving and Hand Massaging a Specialty. Telephone in your Society notes such as vistors, sickness, entertain ment etc. It is free you should be interested in yourselves. Our telephone is main 5729. will you do it? FIRST CLASS ROOMS NEAT, CLEAN, TIDY Steam Heat, Electric Lights and Baths Special Attention to Transients. PEORIA' BEST Mrs. Ella Waples, Prop. 311-325 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET A. Cohen Groceries, DryGoods, Notions Clothing, Vegetables, Poultry Ladies' and Gents Tailoring, Clothes Made to Order. Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing 1301 EAST JEFFERSON STREET Edward Baumann. C. T. Baumann Baumann Eros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington St. --- Weekly paper devoted to the interest of the whole people Entered as second-class mail matter Feb 24, 1904, at the post office at Spring Field under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. WHAT THE WHITE PAPERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE NEGRO RACE THE RACE QUESTION AS IT FACES US IN GEORGIA By W. H. FAUST, (a white man) It was the writer's good fortune o attend a session of the Negro Baptist Association which convened in Winder recently. The body did some splendid work and the ability of the workers from the various sections was demonstrated by the proceedings. The reports showed progress in all lines of work in which they are engaged. It was refreshing to see the interest which was manifested and the information brought out by the speakers. If any man feels that this race has made no progress it would be best for him to keep quiet for men who are informed know better. Born and reared in the famous blackbelt of Georgia, one cannot but feel a profound interest in the relationship of the races. We are living together and must continue so to do. The question of the relationship of the white and colored races is a great one. The wisdom of our wisest statesman and political seers is needed in its solution. The question has two sides—a white side and a colored side. it threefold in its cope, involving what will be done by the whites alone, what will be done by the black alone and what will be done by the whites and blacks together. The latter phase of the matter is of thrilling interest to each one of us just now. One thing is true and that is that the negro had nothing to do in the first place with his coming over. He was captured and brought here over his most emphatic protest. It is out of place to even suggest that our white ancestors made a great mistake to capture human beings and make out of them chattels of trade. That was settled years ago by the civil war and its results. What we have to deal with is the problem as it now stands without regard to who is or was responsible for it. Certainly it is here. Foolish Suggestion In Regard To The Solution First, some have said that amalgamation will solve the problem, but up popped the physiologists and said that the mulat'o woman becomes barren in the third generation and a careful investigation shows that there is something to the claim. Then others equally as silly suggested that they be shipped to the North where the people loved them so dearly and wanted them so badly, but that will not do, for the climate is just a bit too cold and the work a bit too difficult for them to endure. Then too, the philanthropists up north loved them better at long range than they did close by and so demonstrated themselves the absurdity of this plan of action. Again others said send them to Liberia. Only a few shiploads went and this proved a fake. Others said send them west of the Mississippi and fit them up with reservation property and at once the wise statesman saw the folly of this suggestion and gave it up as worse than hopeless. Then some mart Aleck bobbed up foolish y and serenely and said let them alone and in due time they will go he way of the Indians, but the de- Down Stairs To Down Prices!! $3.45 $3.95 and $8 Shoes For $3.45 and $3.95 In all colors, Lace and Button, all sizes. Why pay more for no more. Shoes for the entire family at lowest prices. Open evenings until 6.45 p.m. cades since they received their freedom have shown a marvelous multiplication of the race and today they are thrifty and successfully keeping the command of Lord to multiply and replenish the earth. Five millions in 1865 to ten millions in 1915 is increasing some to be sure. Dr. Brown, of South Carolina, has struck the keynote when he argues that there are two things that must be done. One is to educate their preachers and fill their minds with white ideals of worldwide progress and development and the other is to educate the masses along industrial lines. Booker T. Washington was engaged in this work when he died. It is a stupendous task but it can be done. If it is worth while to pursue the course that we are pursuing on foreign fields it is worth while to try educate the negroes here at home and train them to efficiency and do our dead level best to reach them through their own preachers and teachers and color. If these two herculean problems are ever solved it will be by the co operation of the whites of the south and the blacks working it out together. The northern philanthropist working at it will never be able to solve the problem because he cannot put himself in the in the other fellow's place and see things as they must be seen. He is too for off and too much out of harmony to attempt it even with a reasonable hope of success. Self-protection demands that we solve the problem. Mr. Dickens in one of his very helpful books tells about a man who was tremendously wealthy and owned a great factory and in it was much of poverty and uncleanness among the operatives. Finally, the wife of the wealthy owner was stricken by a contagious disease and died. He reproached the poor, unclearly operatives and blamed them for the death of wife. They replied that if he knew the conditions and they did not, that he was more re- UNDER MITCHELL'S DRUG STORE sponsible for her death than were they. Truth in it, too. We are together in cities and country and the rise of one race means naturally the rise of the other race, while the fall of one means also the fall of the other. The Negro Anxious To Learn They are, as a rule, very deeply interested in education and will send their children to school at almost any sacrifice. The question of clothes and food that is such a vital one to the whites is nothing to the negroes. I have seen the chaps going to school with a half dozen joints of sugar cane in their buckets for dinner and rags upon their backs. And at Charleston, S. C., at the fair and hundreds of other places, they have demonstrated their ability to do things and do them well. Open your eyes and see that they make fine chauffeeurs, cooks, farm hands, teamsters, laundrymen and few posts have they tried to fill but that they filled them well and to their credit as a race. They have come a long way since slavery and have covered the ground in very short time at that. Their progress, taking all things into consideration, has been little short of marvelous. No other race can boast of of such achievements under so unfavorable conditions. The Anglo-Saxon took years to reach the heights that they have scaled so rapidly, but some one says they are such great imitators; true, but that is in their favor if we work together. It shows ability to find the other fellow's strong point and imitate it at once. There is a quaint little couplet that runs something like this—"Two men looked out through prison bars. The one saw mud the other stars." And it is generally true that one sees what he looks for in this life, and it is also true that one grows to be like what he continually looks at. We have a peculiar way of growing to be like our ideals and trying to live up to Open Saturdays until 10.30 p.m our reputation. Here we need to think. We need to let the members of the colored race in our midst feel that we expect great things of them and that we do not feel that they are too far behind the times to act squarely up to the notch. When we raise them in our estimation we raise them in their own estimation. The White Man Is The Supreme Peril This is indeed a hard saying but it is nevertheless true. The black man does not and could not if he would control the country. The white man is in the ascendency and will always be, therefore, he has the opportunity to set the good example and show the other fellow the more excellent way in which he may walk to his own good and the glory of humanity. Every mulatto face has a white shadow behind it. Every negro's virtue despoiled has one responsible for it. There is a fall, but two has always gone down together at this problem and that too, in a prayerful way. Dr. B. D. Gray well says—"We know the negroes and they know us. Their interests and our interview. We cannot shut our eyes to the great opportunities and responsibilities of evangelizing, educating and developing this large part of our population. We must Christianize them in selfdefense, and all the higher motives of religion impel us to cultivate this home field. No work is more promising and none will prove more far-reaching in its consequences. It is our problem and our place in the world's history depends upon the wisdom and consecration manifested in its solution. May we get about the gigantic task as men, sons of noble sires. Don't Forget the Elk's Ball at the Arion Hall, December 28. Fall Announcement A. H. E. Hazel Wallace FUNERAL DIRECTOR PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVIC Prices the Lowest 119 NORTH E Redding's L has moved from 811 E. Washi 810 E. Washi In a larger and more convenient t Meals and Lunches at all Hours. PLATE LUNCHES PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNECTION Prices the Lowest Satisfaction Guaranteed 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET Redding's Lunch Room has moved from 811 E. Washington St. across the Street to 810 E. Washington Street In a larger and more convenient place. Plenty of Tables for Ladies Meals and Lunches at all Hours. Prompt and Courteous Treatment PLATE LUNCHES FROM 11 TO 3 PM Bell Phone 2156. Office Hours, 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m. Dr.N.B. Ford Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. When in Lincoln always stop at Hardin & Bernard's Palace. The finest in Lincoln Absolutely sanitary. Leisey's beer on tap, cold. Finest of wines, liquors ann cigars, imported and home made. A strictly first class place. 200 Chicago St. The very best courtesies to all. A few doors from Interurban station, Cor. Chicago and Pulaski Streets. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE Estate of Lucinda Johnson, deceased The undersigned, having been appoint- Executrix of the last will and Testament of said deceased hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the Jan- uary Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House, beginning on the first day of January 1917, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby notified to attend for the pur- pose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 14th day of November 1916. EMMA BATES, Executrix A. M. Williams, Attorney B. G. Clanton, Complainant's Solicitor State of Illinois, Sangam County, ss. Circuit Court, January Term, A.D., 1917 Lena H. Harwell vs. in Chancery, George Harwell. Affidavit of the unknown residence of George Harwell defend above named having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, Notice is hereby given to the said Geo. Harwell that the complainant filed her bill of compaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 24th day of November A.D. 1916, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of January next, as is by law required. NOW, unless you, the said Geo. Harwell shall be and appear before the Sangomon County Circuit Clerk, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of January A. D. 1917, and plead, answer or demur to said complainants bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. J. H. Drennan, Clerk. The Culture Club will convene to-morrow, at 4 p. m. sharp. The new officials will be installed. ```markdown ``` BELL PHONE, 6350 The latest styles are now on display in the largest and most varied assortment. Beautiful University Stripes and staple woolens afford you a pleasing choice for your new Fall suit or Overcoat. A Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction and of all wool quality is an ample assurance of your getting clothes perfection here. Prices Reasonable. You are invited to call early and see the new styles. CLEANING, PRESSING, ALTERING CLEANING, PRESSING, ALTERING Individual work. Right Prices Quick Delivery. Slaughter's Tailoring Co. 109 SO. FOURTH ST. Bell 535 CALLS PROMPTLY ANSWERED CLEANING, PRESSING & REPAIRING Special prices on Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing Call for Price List BERT STEWART, Prop. Bell Phone 4266 802 E. WASHINGTON ST Office. Bell 2156 DENTIST Special Attention given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bid'g. SEVENTH and ADAMS STREET Office Phone Bell 1271 Residence 6821 GEORGE STAAB, Jr. Plumbing, Heating and Gas Fitting. Repair Work a Specialty Estimates Furnished. 528 South Eleventh Street Bell Phone 1963 CHAS. S. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW $ 7 2 3_{2}^{1} $ E. Washington COAL! ORDER NOW FOR SEASON Prompt Deliveries by the TON OR LOAD Geo. W. Wells 1610 EAST MASON STREET Bell Phone 1383 Bell Phone 2322 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 115 South 11th St. Office Phone 3327 Residenee 4338 B. G. CLANTON LAWYER 815½ E. Washington Street . "The Quality Shop" JOHN LUTZ HATTER and HABERDASHER 204 So. Sixth Street They wear out but they take their time about it. LEWIS G. JORDAN, D. D. Corresponding Secretary of the National Baptist Foreign Mission Board—Heads Commission of Inspection of Foreign Fields, Which Sails From New York on Saturday, Jan. 6, 1917, For West Africa. PETER H. By N. BARNETT DODSON. When a person who has a definite aim sticks to his guns in spite of criticisms and brings things to pass for the good of humanity he deserves credit. For more than a score of years the Rev. Lewis G. Jordan, D. D., has been the corresponding secretary of the national Baptist foreign mission board, now located in the Ewing building on South Nineteenth street, Philadelphia. Twenty-two years ago Dr. Jordan was a comparatively young man of forty-two. In his position as secretary he has done ten men's work and has done it well. He has won international recognition and favor as a true promoter of missions. The national Baptist convention through the foreign mission board carries on mission work in west, south and central Africa, the West Indies and South America. It publishes a monthly paper, the Mission Herald, which is devoted to foreign missions. The man who has the executive handling of all this work in giving information, raising funds and making plans for the going, coming and assigning workers to the various mission stations is Lewis G. Jordan. At the annual meeting of the national Baptist convention held at Savannah. Start Your Xmas List with PHOENIX SILK HOSE HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS Holiday Suspenders 50c to $1 Arm Bands and Garter Sets 50c Ladies' Handkerchiefs 10 to 50c Ladies' Fine Embroidered Box Handkerchiefs. Box of 4 Handkerchiefs 50c. Box of 3 Handkerchiefs, 50c Box of 3 Handkerchiefs 75c. Box of 3 Handkerchiefs $1.00 Box of 4 Handkerchiefs $1. Ladies' Silk 'Kerchiefs 25c-35c Fine Umbrellas for Ladies and Gentlemen $1 to $10 Holiday Neckwear 50c, $1 up to $10 Men's Jewelry 25c to $6. Youths' Sweaters $1.50 to $4.50. Combination Sets in Handsome Holiday Boxes. Tie and Hose per box 75c. Tie and Handkerchief, box $1.00. Tie, Hose and Handkerchief per box $1.00. Ladies' Silk Hose $1.05 to $1.15. Holiday Gloves 35c to $10 Cashmere Wristlets at 15c to 50c. Shirts $1.00 to $6.00. Pajamas $1 to $5. Mufflers and Reefers 75c and $6.00. Smoking Jackets, $4.95, $5.95, 6.95 and 7.95. Fur and Seal Caps $2.00 to $20.00 Men's Fall and winter Golf Caps 50c to $2.50 Boys' Fur Caps at $1 and $1.50. Leather Novelties 25c to $4 Fine Canes 50c to $7. Men's Half Hose 25c to $1.50 Men's Sweaters $2 to $10. Fancy Vests $3 to $10 Men's Handkerchiefs 10c to $1.00 Initial Handkerchiefs 15c, 25c and 50c White Silk Handkerchiefs 50c to $1.75 Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs 50c to $1.00 Gorgeous Display of Bath Robes and Lounging Robes 3 to $18 Night Shirts 50c to $5. Holiday Hats $3 to $5. nah, Ga., the convention adopted the recommendation of the board to send a commission to visit its foreign stations, especially in west Africa. The missionaries assigned to South Africa are the Rev. and Mrs. Herbert A. Payne; West Africa, the Rev. Daniel R. Horton. The above named workers, accompanied by members of the commission, among whom are Corresponding Secretary L. G. Jordan, Dr. C. H. Parrish of Louisville, Ky., and Dr. Elizabeth Sykes, will sail from New York on the steamship St. Louis on Saturday, Jan. 6, 1917. The Rev. and Mrs. Herbert A. Payne will join the Rev. J. E. East, superintendent of missions in the Cape Colony district. Dr. Jordan and the Rev. Mr. Horton will go to the west coast to visit and strengthen the workers in that section and to be present at the dedication of the Emily Sanford hall. Secretary Jordan will also attend the meeting of the Native Baptist association. The Rev. Mr. Horton will remain on the west coast to assist in the work now being carried on by the Misses Taylor and Davis, pioneer workers in that region. The denomination throughout the country should show its loyalty to Christ and these noble hearted men and women who are doing so much for the spread of gospel truth in foreign lands. Every state convention, individual church, person and society should send a contribution to the foreign mission board at 701 South Nineteenth street, Philadelphia, toward the expense of the commission and for the support of the missionaries. The Baptists of New York city and vicinity will be at the dock on the morning of Jan. 6, 1917, to bid the commission and the missionaries bon voyage. Christmas Cheer For Poor Children. The workers of the Brotherhood Beneficial association in Philadelphia are making a lively campaign for Christmas toys, goodies and clothing for the less fortunate colored children of the community. George Williams, one of the head workers, is acting as Santa Claus for the society. The public is giving liberally to make the little ones glad on Christmas morn. Meeting of Pittsburgh Women's Clubs. The City Federation of Women's Clubs held a largely attended meeting at the Warren Methodist church, Pittsburgh, on Friday evening, Dec. 8. The president, Mrs. S. McClanahan, presided. Mrs. D. E. Lampkin, recently appointed to visit the various clubs, made an interesting report. The organization is doing a splendid co-operative work in the community. Southern Laborers Given Employment, Three hundred colored men from the south have secured employment in the mills and factories of Pittsburgh since the first week in November. It is reported that more than a thousand men Capital Cash Grocery and Meat Market This store is leading them all for Quantity Quality and Good Service. They have the very Freshest Country Produce daily. Every one is given the most courteous treatment in this store. Goods are delivered promptly—we advise our readers to make this a trading point and save money. We carry a complete line of Fresh and Salt Meats Riley's Christmas Message JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY, passing a winter in Florida, sent the following Christmas message to the people of Indiana: "Christmas means love. We cannot picture it without seeing the spangled Christmas tree girt with the faces of gleeful youngsters, glad parents and happy bodies returned home from town or far metropolis. "It sounds like bells and crackling logs and shouts of children, and even our old, round shouldered, sorrow ridden planet, with his eyes knocked out on his cheek, pauses to smile from sea to sea, and love is everywhere rejuvenated." Yule Log and Boar's Head. As far as any one can see backward into the history of the English, or, indeed, in any of the northern nations, the Yule log and the boar's head cut very important figures in the Christmas celebrations. The singing of carols or songs essentially fitted for the season also dates back for its origin to the old days. The bringing in and lighting of the Yule log was the important ceremony which marked the opening of the revels. This event took place on Christmas eve. New Phone 540 This The Boy and His Christmas Gift Give him something that is useful in his everyday life. A Suit, Overcoat, Mackinaw Coat or other article of boy's apparel, from Herndon's-at present low Christmas prices---will prove to be the best kind of a gift. BOYS HATS; You will find the largest line of Boys' Hats and Caps in the city here Priced from 50c to $4.50. CHILDREN'S SHOP. THIRD FLOOR 16h E. CAPITAL AVE. The Boy's Christmas Suit A wide assortment of fabric to choose from. All late boy styles to choose from. Many of these Suits have two pair of pants. Suits values from $4.75 to..... $15 The Boy's Overcoat Many styles of fabrics for all ages. We can fit your boy perfectly and save you some money. One to six years of age. $4.00 to..... $1250 Four to ten years of age. $4.95 to..... $1250 BOYS HATSE line of Boys' H Priced from 5 CHILDREN R. F. H PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS WE are all inclined to think that plum pudding is the oldest and most historic Christmas dish, but as a matter of fact the first time it made its appearance in its present form was in 1675. Before that the Yuletide festival was celebrated with plum porridge, a dish that must have required the digestion of an ornish. First beef or mutton was boiled in a thick broth, to which brown bread was added. When half cooked, raisins, currants, prunes, cloves, nut meg, mace, ginger and any other condiments that were to hand were put in and the whole was boiled and boiled to a pulb. The present day plum pudding had its origin in England, but in the reign of Louis XVIII. A French version, known as "plumbuting," made its appearance. It was very like its English cousin, but-was lightened by the addition of breadcrumbs, more eggs and a rice flour, which were used instead of the enormous quantity of suet that was required by the earlier recipes. A Better Scheme. She—What did you think of our scheme for Christmas decoration—holly leaves over laurel? He—Well. I should have preferred mistletoe over yew. Cash Grocery 16h E. CAP Holiday Pictures and Frames REDEKER & CO. 523 North Side Square Admiration Outfit A nifty boy's outfit that looks well and will give a hard Winter'swear. A fine wool outfit of three pieces a Mackinaw Coat, Hat and Leggins. For the set $6.50 The Boy's Macklnow Every boy should have a Macklnow, they're the class of a boy's outfit. We have them for all ages, eight to fourteen years, at $5.00 to $6.75 ; You will find Hats and Caps in 50c to $4.50. EN'S SHOP, THIRD HERNDON Holiday and F REDEK 5 North Si Swans For the Christmas Table. The swan as a dinner dish has been seen on English tables within comparatively recent times. "Up till a century or so ago," according to F. W. Hackwood, "swans were prepared for the table in and around Norwich. The young birds were put up to fatten in August, given as much barley as they would eat, and by November they were in prime condition. If kept longer they began to fall off, losing desh and fat and the meat becoming darker in color." y and Meat PITAL AVE. Boy's Corduroy Suits They wear like iron. Two pairs of pants come with each hands- some Suit, all ages $5.00 Hollander Suits Play Suits are indispensible to Little Hollander Corduroy the mother who wants the minimum of work in caring for her boy's clothing, very special at $3.00 to $4 Boy's Katzenjammers The biggest hit with boys in boys clothing. They come in corduroy and are built for play and wear $2.50 at d the largest in the city here FLOOR & CO. Pictures frames ER & CO. 23 de Square Christmas Tree in a Bank. Employees of a large trust company in New York celebrated Christmas with a Christmas party in the banking rooms of the institution. There was a large Christmas tree in the lobby. Members of the employees' club, their wives and the women employees of the bank were invited. Two orchestras played and there was a distribution of presents. In many large city department stores the employees have Christmas celebrations, with a tree, a Santa Claus, distribution of gifts, etc., just before Christmas. Old Phone 839 antity daily. Shoes called for and delivered. Shoes Repaired while you walt. 209 South Sixth St. When in need of funeral flowers or arrangements for don't forget Spring modern flower shop Springfield PHONE CAP New Broadwe Service the best; Give "lim" He Real South Sixth St. Springfield in need of choice boqu ral flowers or exquisite fl rgements for any occas forget Springfield's new rn flower shop. Springfield Floral PHONE CAPITOL 360 New Broadwell Building ce the best; Prices mode e "lim" Someth He Really W nts When in need of choice boquets, funeral flowers or exquisite floral arrangements for any occasion, don't forget Springfield's new and modern flower shop. Springfield Floral Co. New Broadwell Building Service the best; Prices moderate Give "lim" Something He Really Wants Give "lim" Something He Really Wants Presto Electric Lan- erns, $1.25 to. $3.00 Flash Lights, 60c to $2.75 Flexible Flyer Sleds, $2.50 to $4.00 Steering Coasters, $1.00 to $3.00 Daisy Boy cout Air Rifles $3.50 White Wagons, $2.00 to $7.00 Ball Bearing Roller Skates, $2.00 and $2.50 Dux Back Waterproof Macki- naws, $5 00, $7.50 $10 00 a d Colf Ba s, $1.00 to $7.00 Ice ~kates, 60c to $3.00 Payne Sporting M. V. TROY 413 E. Monroe St. Sporting Goods Com M. V. TROY, Manager Monroe St. Xmas Reds and Greens FOR Church and Home Decorating Holly, Evergreens and Magnolia WREATHS Plants and Flowers of all kinds A. C. BROWN FLOWER AND SEED STORE 217 SOUTH FIFTH STREET Springfield, Ill. choice boquets, exquisite floral any occasion, gfield's new and o. FloralCo. NTOL 360 EI Building Prices moderate Something y W n'ts Erector The Toy Like Structural Steel The best gift for any boy is Erector. He'll have bushels of fun building big strong steel mode's. The Erector girders and powerful motor makes Erector the best construction toy on the market. Be sure to see our display. $1 to $10 LINE STOCK OF GOLF GOODS RIGHTLY PRICED Goods Company Manager nd Greens Home Phone 13 JAMES D. CORROTHERS. Author of New Book Entitled "In Spite of the Handicap." Born In the Chain Lake Settlement, Mich., of Scotch-Irish, Indian and Negro Parentage. Man of Culture and Wide Experience. A. H. By LILLIAN C. DODSON. "In Spite of the Handicap," a book written by James D. Corrothers. George H. Doran company, New York, publishers, is an unusual production in many ways. It throws much light on conditions in the south which confront intelligent leaders of the race in their contact with their own people. It also contains several pictures of friends and the family of Mr. Corrothers and what one might style a "kodak story of his life." He was born in what is known as the "Chain Lake Settlement," Michigan, July 2, 1809. During his early childhood he suffered great privation and lacked many comforts. He lived with his grandfather, who was of Scotch-Irish and Indian blood and who had no Negro blood except through his marriage. His grandfather directed all his energies toward James' education, paying particular attention to his religious training. Soon after he reached his fourteenth birthday it became necessary for him to leave home on account of his grandfather's feebleness and begin to care for himself. He studied such books as he could lay his hands on and soon became very fond of Burns. Helme Longfellow, Whittier, Tennyson and Goldsmith. While working for a Mr. Phillips of Springfield, O., he was granted the use of his library, and it was then that his first poem, entitled "The Deserted Schoolhouse," appeared in print. The first lines begin: Nested amid the meadowlands An old schoolhouse forsaken stands. The people of Springfield about 1885 were very thrifty and industrious, having built schools, churches and many beautiful homes. The Cleveland Gazette, a weekly newspaper of Springfield, wrought a potent influence in the fight waged for mixed public schools. Through the continued encouragement of members of a Republican club in Springfield Mr. Corrothers kept at his poetry and made several attempts at public speaking. During the time of the Cleveland-Harrison campaign he wrote campaign songs to airs of such old war tunes as "When Johnnie Comes Marching Home" and had them compiled in pamphlet form in order to sell them, but this undertaking proved unsuccessful, chiefly because of poor management rather than lack of merit in the poems. Owing to the kindness and consideration of Mr. Lloyd he secured a position which brought him $10 weekly, a sum which was more than he had ever yet earned in a week. The money thus obtained was used to put him upon his feet again. His work at this office brought him into close relation with Lieutenant Governor Bross, who was willing to help him and stand by him, but only upon the ground that he was a Negro and therefore an undeveloped man fitted only for the most humble things in life. Mr. Corrothers appreciated this kindness, but still did not in his estimation hold Governor Bross' judgment of him to be a fair one. Among the friends who helped him in school was his aunt, with Miss Frances E. Willard, Miss Anna Gordon and others. Lynchling Record In the United States. The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People shows the negligence of officers of the law who fail to carry out their sworn duty in protecting persons charged with crime from mob violence. Under the heading "Life, Liberty and the Pur-suit of Happiness," on our own side of the border, among the colored citizens, the association shows that for the past thirty years there have been an average of ninety-two colored persons lynched or hanged without the semblance of a trial to prove their innocence or guilt. Atlanta University Half Century Old. Atlanta university has started a financial campaign to raise funds for endowment purposes, to be reported at the semicentennial celebration of the founding of the institution, which will be held in 1917. The first gift from a member of our race was $250 from a person who has children and grandchildren who are graduates of this noted institution at Atlanta, Ga., which has an enrollment of 540 students. NATIONAL NEGRO BOOK MOVEMENT NATIONAL NEGRO BOOK MOVEMENT Aim of Campaign Promoted by Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr. DESCRIBES SOUTHERN TRIP Editor of the Christian Recorder Tells Philadelphia Clergym Race Is Forging Ahead In "Dixie" In Spite of Great Odds—Colored Children Need to Know Achievements of Their Race. The week of Dec. 17 to 25 is national Negro literature week, according to the decree of Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder, Philadelphia. Dr. Wright has returned from an extended tour of the south, where he visited many of the schools. In addressing the Philadelphia Ministerial association recently he said: "I am amazed at the progress our people are making in the sections I visited in spite of their handicaps. "Much of this progress is due to the splendid devotion and Christian sacrifice of the teachers of the children of our race." Continuing, Dr. Wright said: "One of the handicaps of the colored child is the lack of inspirational books which tell of his own people and their achievements. Too often the boy is kept in ignorance of the splendid achievements of his race, except where the public minded teacher does extra work and puts 'race books' in his hands. In many schools I found a fair collection of books telling about the good things of the Negro race. "In many places I found pictures of distinguished Negroes on the walls of the schools. But I am sorry to say that in some places I found not a single book and not a single picture of a Negro. In one school I found children reading a biography of Thomas Dixon, Jr., the greatest foe of the Negro living, and being taught that the period when Negroes were members of the state legislature was the period of 'the rule of the robbers.' And I asked these children if they had known of a Negro senator or representative, and they could name none. This impressed upon me the need of putting Negro books in the hands of our children, and hence I have asked the public to co-operate with me in the movement to put Negro books in our private libraries, in schools, in Sunday schools. I have written over 10,000 letters, and I have had hundreds of responses." The idea of the national movement for Negro books has had the endorsement of many of the leading institutions of the country. President Dudley of the A. and M. college of North Carolina, President Wilkinson of the A. and M. college, South Carolina; President Young of the A. and M. college of Florida, Professor Kelly Miller of Howard university; Presidents Inborden of J. K. Brick college, Scarborough of Wilberforce university, Fountain of Morris Brown university, Mance of Allen university, Williams of Paul Quinn college, Kealing of Western university, Moton of Tuskegee; Principals Hunt of Fort Valley Industrial and Hill of Cheyney institute, President Wright of the A. and M. college of Georgia and more than a hundred others have expressed their hearty approval of the movement. Leading public school teachers, librarians, authors, musicians and other people of public interest have written Dr. Wright expressing approval and offering co-operation. Editors of many of the leading papers have commented editorially upon the movement—among them the New York News, the New Orleans Southwestern Christian Advocate, the Star of Zlon, the Dallas Express, etc. The national book movement is merely, first, a request for every Negro to buy at least one book by a Negro author or a book by a white author about the Negro as a present to himself this Christmas; second, to purchase a Negro book for a friend or a boy or girl who might not be able to purchase such or inclined to do so if able; third, to encourage the putting of Negro books in public school and Sunday school libraries. To this end every public school, college and university is asked to observe Friday night, Dec. 15, as Negro literature night, when some one will speak on Negro literature and funds will be raised to purchase books for the library. Sunday, Dec. 17, is Book Sunday, when every pastor is asked to take a special collection to purchase books for the Sunday school library. During the week at the Book Concern, 631 Pine street, Philadelphia, Dr. Wright will exhibit Negro books, and at each lecture these books will also be exhibited. He has prepared an elaborate list of books of biography, fiction, religion, history, sociology, essays, juvenile, etc., and can supply this list to any who desire it. The first order for books which the Book Concern received was for the Spring Street mission, a work conducted by Quakers for Negroes in Philadelphia, of which Ellwood Heacock, for many years secretary of the Pennsylvania Abolition society, is the leading spirit. This order was for every book on the list which Dr. Wright sent him and amounted to about $200 worth of books. Mr. Heacock gave hearty indorsement to the movement in this tangible way, because he felt that the Negro can never be the man he should until he increases his racial self respect. Chas. Metzger MEAT MARKET All kinds of First Class Sausage a Specialty. BOTH PHONES 286 627 E. Washington A Merry Christmas and a Happy The VIENNA BAKERY Rodenburg & Steinke, Prop. 621 East Monroe St. I Suggestions for Men Men's fancy Suspenders, in boxes, 25c to 50c Men's fancy Neckties in boxes, 25c to 75c Men's Kid Gloves, 50c to $1.50 Men's Handkerchiefs in boxes, 5c to 50c An assortment of Christmas novelties in boxes, 25c to 75c Men's Bath Robes, very good quality, for only $3.95 Men's Dress Shirts, 50c to $4.95 Men's and Boys' Dept Main Floor By now you have at least made up your mind as to whom you intend giving XMAS GIFTS, but what to give that's the question—and Christmas is only a short time off. You'll find a big choice. Collection of acceptable gifts here at moderate prices. Suggestions for Ladies Ladies' Silk Hose all colors, In boxes, 25c to $1.50 Ladies' Waist of all kinds, In boxes, 50c to $5.00 An assortment of Ladies' Handkerchiefs, In boxes, 5c to $1.00 An assortment of boxes con- taining a 3-piece manicuring set and handkerchief for 79c Ladies' Silk Teddy Bears $2.95 Ladies' Gloves, 25c to $1.00 ENBERG'S PARTMENT STORE Ladies' and Children's Department 2nd Floor A HINGTON STREET CHRISTMAS 1916 A ```markdown ``` DON'T FORGET TO SHOP AT LAINO BROS. Our stock of Fine Gents' furnishings is new and complete. Shirts in all styles priced from 50c to $3.00. Men and Boys' Suits sold at Lowest Prices. We will make your Suit or Overcoat to measure. No charge if you are not satisfied. Let us tailor your Suit or Overcoat. LAING CLOTH LAINO·BROS CLOTHING SHOES MEN'S FURNISHINGS 812 EAST WASHINGTON STREET. BELL Buy your Christmas Candies, Nuts and Fruits at Ciaccio Bros. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all 825 E. Washington Street W. L. E Bicycles a 718-20 E. Wa Buy Your Xmas Candi and G MORAN'S MAR W. L. BLUCKE Bicycles and Sundries 118-20 E. Washington Street Buy Your Xmas Candies, Nuts, Oranges, Apple and Groceries at MORAN'S MARKET AND GROCERY Buy Your Xmas Candies, Nuts, Oranges, Apples, and Groceries at MORAN'S MARKET AND GROCERY Get that Xmas Turkey here. Poultry and Fresh Country Produce. 729 E. WASHINGTON ST. Bell Phone PATRONIZE OU 29 E. WASHINGTON ST. Bell Phone 630 PATRONIZE OUR BROS ING SHOES FURNISHINGS SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS. Hartmann Bros. Wholesale and Retail BAKERY Outside Shipping Orders a specialty BELL PHONE 527 900-02 E. Washington Street BLUCKE and Sundries Washington Street s, Nuts, Oranges, Apples, groceries at E T. AND GROCERY NIZE OUR GOREY'S Shoe Store GOREY'S From Christ YOUR Gift will be Library Cases, Costume Booking Cabinets, Sewing Piano Benches Music Office Desks, Big Leaf China Closets, 100 Desks, Pedestals, Table venports, Rocking c ms suitable for gift p is store is a vertible n find what you want ice. A most cordial visit our store. Cullivan-Reis From Christmas to Christmas OUR Gift of Furniture will be remembered Library Cases, Costumers, Tea Tables, Lamps, Booking Cabinets, Sewing Cabinets, Cedar Chests, Ono Benches Music Cabinets, Ladies' Desks, Office Desks, Big Leather Rockers, Dressing Tables, China Closets, 100 piece sets of china, Spin- ks, Pedestals, Tabourettes, Kitchen Cabinets, venports, Rocking chairs and hundreds of other items suitable for gift purposes. This store is a vertible mine of Xmas gifts. You can find what you want here and at a reasonable price. A most cordial welcome is extended to visit our store. Cullivan-Reisch Furniture Co. From Christmas to Christmas YOUR Gift of Furniture will be remembered Library Cases, Costumers, Tea Tables, Lamps Smoking Cabinets, Sewing Cabinets, Cedar Chests, Piano Benches Music Cabinets, Ladies' Desks, Office Desks, Big Leather Rockers, Dressing Tables, China Closets, 100 piece sets of china, Spinet Desks, Pedestals, Tabourettes, Kitchen Cabinets, Davenports, Rocking chairs and hundreds of other items suitable for gift purposes. This store is a vertible mine of Xmas gifts. You can find what you want here and at a reasonable price. A most cordial welcome is extended to you to visit our store. Sullivan-Reisch Furniture Co. 413-415 E. ADAMS STREET ADVERTISERS ADVERTISERS 517 NORTH SIDE SQUARE USEFUL HOLIDAY GIFTS For Men, Young Men and Boys You can keep your Christmas purchases within the limit you've set if you let this store co-operate with you. You won't have to spend a penny more than you planned to—in some cases you'll spend less. We've managed to combine worthiness and value in a mighty attractive way. There isn't a sensible or practical gift for men or boys that our stock lacks—you can find a greater assortment of Christmas gifts here than ever. See These Shirts Men! We've some beautiful Shirts with the O'Connor & Kunz label, 70c and $1.15 New Ones at 50c to $5.00 Give him a Silk Shirt—he'll appreciate it, a thank you a thousand times. A great assoc ment here to choose from. with the O'Connel See our big Stock of Linen Handker 50c. Any ini to $5.00 preciate it, and A great assort- Proud is the box of Gloves on Ch select what your Mochas, lined at 50 xwear Prices are from 50 This season then the best dresser demand, and o ment. We have Stripes and beg 50 We've some beautiful Shirts with the O'Connel & Kunz label, 70c and New Ones at 50c to $5.00 Give him a Silk Shirt—he'll appreciate it, and thank you a thousand times. A great assortment here to choose from. Beautiful Neckwear Each Tie in a Christmas Box. Prices are from 25c to $1.50 Hosiery ALL ARTICLES PACKED PACKED IN BEAUTIFUL OLPH F. KU ALL ARTICLES PACKED IN BEAUTIFUL XMAS BOXES A Christmas Carol WHAT means this glory round our feet," The Magi mused, "more bright than morn?" And voices chanted clear and sweet, "Today the Prince of Peace is born!" "WHAT means that star," the shepherds said, "That brightens through the rocky glen?" And angels, answering overhead, Sang "Peace on earth, good will to men!" 'TIS eighteen hundred years and more Since those sweet oracles were dumb. We wait for him, like them of yore. Alas, he seems so slow to come! BUT it was said in words of gold No time or sorrow e'er shall dim That little children might be bold In perfect trust to come to him. ALL round about our feet shall shine A light like that the wise men saw If we our loving wills incline To that sweet Life which is the law. SO shall we learn to understand The simple faith of shepherds then And, clasping kindly hand in hand, Sing "Peace on earth, good will to men!" AND they who do their souls ne wrong, But keep at eve the faith of morn, Shall daily hear the angel song, "Today the Prince of Peace is born!" Christmas Plum Pudding --- Plain and Fancy, Silk and Lissles. 25c to $1.50. Sweater Coats Fine woolly garments here. Priced from $1 to $8.50. SUCCESSOR TO O'CONNELL & KUNZ Correcting Santa's Records Correcting Santa's Records By GOODLOE H. THOMAS Copyright, 1814, by American Press Association. DEAR SANTA, I've heard that you keep a big book In your house 'way up north near the pole And all you need do is to go take a look In its pages to name kids you know 'll Deserve something nice, and I'm writin' ahead So you'll make a correction or two Regardin' a boy name of Jones—him called Ted— Which is him that's a-writin' to you. PARTIC'LAR I'd like if you please would erase Where it says I belong to the gang Of boys that hooked melons and old Higgins chased From his patch, with his gun goin' bang! For I have resigned from that bunch, 'cause they're tough, And I'm reg'laest one in our class At Sunday school now. Don't you think that's enough For a mark in your book that I'll pass? NOTHER thing's troublin' me —course you would know What it is when it's wrote with your pen— I went in a-swimmin' when told not to go To the river last summer, but then That ortn't to be marked up against me no more When December is here and I've said These things don't attract me the least, so therefore I hope everything's fixed. Yours, TED. See our big Stock—a special holiday showing of Linen Handkerchiefs, prices from 10c to 50c. Any initial you wish is here. Proud is the boy or man who receives a pair of Gloves on Christmas morn. It is easy to select what you want here. Kids, Suedes and Mochas, lined and unlined. This season the Muffler will be worn much by the best dressers. We've anticipated a great demand, and can show a wonderful assortment. We have them in plain Silk and Silk Stripes and beautiful knitted Mufflers at from Undwear From $1 to $5.00 Caps From 50c to $1.50 New Winter Suits $10 to $25 By JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL Handkerchiefs g Stock—a special holiday showing Handkerchiefs, prices from 10c to any initial you wish is here. Gloves the boy or man who receives a pair on Christmas morn. It is easy to at you want here. Kids, Suedes and ined and unlined. Gloves 50c to $6.00 Mufflers on the Muffler will be worn much by dressers. We've anticipated a great and can show a wonderful assort- We have them in plain Silk and Silk and beautiful knitted Mufflers at from 50c to $600 New Winter Overcoats $10 to $30 Give a MerchandiseBond for Christmas—they allow the recipient to do his own choosing. Purchasable in any amount. TIFUL XMAS BOXES KUNZ 519 North Side Square A Christmas Tree In Turkey N the far east rules and restrictions may be made to yield to influence with a latent force behind it, as instanced by this serio-comic incident found in Captain A. B. Townshend's book, "A Military Consul In Turkey." A certain highly influential foreigner at Adrianople some years ago wanted a Christmas tree and ordered one from Sofla to come by train, but when the tree, an unpretentious air about ten feet high, arrived at Adrianople station some one discovered that it was illegal to receive "plants" from abroad, "Yasak" (it is forbidden), said the "Yasak" (it is forbidden), said the custom house. "Yasak," echoed the sentry on duty. The foreigner said whatever was the equivalent to "rubbish" and demanded the tree. Here was a nice quandary for the authorities. Evidently it was a most fearful thing to receive a tree from abroad, and yet the consignee was capable of getting some one into very serious trouble if he did not get his tree, and he said he must have it within forty-eight hours. Some one at the custom house sonred above the difficulty. The tree was sent on to Stamboul on the Orient express, an eight hours' journey. It came back to Adrianople by the next train, and the person for whom it was intended received a notice that 'a tree from Constanthople" had arrived for him and would at on e be handed over to his messenger. So the poor little Bulgarian tree had become a Turkish one, brought from Constantinople, and by that means it satisfied officialdom and served its purpose in the end. OUR CHRISTMAS TREE Owes Origin Perhaps to Luther's At Arms as Illustrated Stories on Family tempt to illustrate Stars to Family. Our Christmas tree, which is a feature of most public Christmas eve celebrations and in many homes, is comparatively new in Christendom, but it springs from some very ancient customs. The Egyptians regarded the date palm as an emblem of immortality and of the starlight firmament and at the time of the winter solstice decked their houses with its branches. It was held by them to be "a symbol of life," triumphant over death, and therefore of perennial life in the renewal of each bountiful year. Other --- LEAGUE ISSUES ANNUAL REPORT LEAGUE ISSUES ANNUAL REPORT National Body Deals With Many Complex Problems. YEAR OF BIG UNDERTAKINGS Organization, Formed Six Years Age Becomes Potent Factor In the Industrial Life of the Race-Operates Branches In Twenty Cities-Furnished Employment For 458 Students. New York.-The National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People, with headquarters in this city, issued its sixth annual printed report early in December. The report cover the activities of the league for the fiscal year, including bright bits of its history during the past five years. Under the national features of the league are recorded the observance of national Negro health week, which was conducted by all the league's various branches. Lectures on the causes of migration to cities, at some large universities and schools of the south, addresses and conferences held on welfare work by representatives of the league in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Defaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Illinois, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Tennessee are reported. The national work embraces also the formation of organizations in Detroit, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Huntsville, Ala., and Memphis, Tenn., and the prosecution of plans for movements in Cincinnati, Chicago, Washington and Jacksonville, Fla. The league is now working in twenty cities. In 1915 a bureau to assist Negro graduates of schools and colleges to get adjusted to positions suited to their training was opened at Nashville, and applications from forty workers and twenty-three requests from institutions and organizations for trained workers were received. An interesting account of the efforts of the league to broaden the field of employment for colored people, especially as it relates to work obtained for students from southern agricultural schools and colleges in the tobacco fields of the Connecticut valley, is told. The success of this venture is seen in the fact that 458 students were able to receive sufficient compensation to help with their tuition upon returning to school in the fall. Two hundred and thirty-six men and women were sent from New York and vicinity, who obtained permanent work in this same capacity. For the past five years the league has given opportunity to two young people to study social sciences at the New York School of Philanthropy and Columbia university, furnishing them necessary funds to defray actual living expenses while prosecuting their studies. Upon completing their work in New York they have been sent to social service positions in various communities. Forrester B. Washington, 1915-18 fellow, is now secretary of the Detroit League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, a report of this organization being given in the league's annual report. Fellowships are also given to worthy students at Fisk university, when they have shown an inclination toward social work. In New York the league continued its work with girls and boys, assisting 266 boys and 199 girls from the children's courts, public schools and other sources. The Junior Park Protective league in Harlem, which was continued last year, met regularly and was directed in drills by police officers from the Thirty-eighth precinct. Among other New York features may be mentioned the organizations of workers, the creating of employment opportunities, assistance in the enforcement of housing regulations, the maintenance of Valley Rest Convalescent home, which during last year accommodated 769 women patients. It is interesting to note that members of the league are serving on the board of fifteen organizations that are working among colored people in New York city and that the co-operation received through this affiliation serves as an excellent medium through which the league accomplishes much of its welfare work. A total of 1,600 cases were disposed of during the year, and 1,374 separate jobs were given to worthy individuals. The report contains also a summary of the work done in Brooklyn, Nashville, Philadelphia, with the Armstrongong Association and the Association For the Protection of Colored Women, Richmond, Savannah, Augusta, Huntsville, Ala.; Atlanta, Louisville, St. Louis, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Norfolk. A total of $31,266.37 was handled by the league last year. About two-fifths of this amount was handled for special work in connection with the securing of laborers for the tobacco fields in the Connecticut valley, the maintenance of a convalescent home and the furnishing of mechanics for a pump corporation in western Massachusetts. The officers of the league are: L. Hollingsworth Wood, president; John T. Emlen, vice president; Kelly Miller, vice president; Robert R. Moton, vice president; William H. Baldwin 8d, secretary; A. S. Frissell, treasurer; Victor H. McCutech, assistant treasurer; Eugene Kinckle Jones and George Edmund Haynes, executive secretaries. Beauty and Utility Meet In REISCH'S Gift-Slippers Beauty and Utility Meet In REISCH'S Gift-Slippers So why not solve the gift problem by putting "Slippers" on your Xmas lists, for each and everyone of your friends. A wonderful array of them here: For the Fireside, for the Den, for the Boudoir. for the Opera, and the Dance. Cavalier Slippers for Men, black or Tan, trimmed in patent leather. Soft Kidskin Romeos with elastic sides. Bath and Opera Slippers. Warm Felt Julietts and Antoinettes, fur trimmed, for the Ladies. Gay colored Boudoir Bootees. Felt Siesta Slippers or Comfys, low-cut. Think of the kindly consideration and heart's warmth suggested by a gift so intimate as a pair of Slippers. SANTA'S OWN SHOE SHOP You Want To Make Your Gifts Practicol You Want To Make Your Gifts Practicol Of course you do. It's natural. And for usefulness, it's hard to find a better answer to the Gift question than comfortable Slippers, attractively boxed. MORAN'S MARKET and Grocery 727-729 EAST WASHINGTON ST. Bell Phone 6307 EXTRA SPECIALS IN MEATS Whole Pork Loins, per pound Whole Pork Shoulders, per p Pork Butts, per pound---- Beef Pot Roast, per pound---- Extra Fancy Chuck Roast, p Whole Pork Loins, per pound ..... 16c Whole Pork Shoulders, per pound ..... 15 1-2c Pork Butts, per pound ..... 15 2c Beef Pot Roast, per pound ..... 10c Extra Fancy Chuck Roast, per pound ..... 12 1-2c BEEF ROAST SPECIALS Native Steer Rib Roast 15c Native Steer Rump Roast 14c Native Steer Chuck Roast, per pound ..... 12 1-2c Beef Pot Roast, lb ..... 10c Plate Boiling Beef, lb ..... 10c SMOKED MEAT SPECIAL No. 1 Skinned Hams, lb. 22c No. 1 Regular Hams, lb. 20c California Hams, lb ..... 16c Dry Salt Pork, lb ..... 15c Smoked Spareribs, ..... 12 1-2c Pickled Pork, lb ..... 15c Sugar Cured Bacon, lb ..... 18c VEAL SPECIALS VEAL SPECIALS Veal Shoulder Roast..12 1-2c Veal Loin Roast, lb....16c Whole Veal Round..17 1-2c Fore Quarter Veal, lb....9c Hind Quarter Veal..12 1-2c EXTRA SPECIALS IN GROCERIES Commercial Club Flour, large 25-lb. sack Sugar, with order Potatoes, large white ones, b Oranges, per dozen-15, 20c. Commercial Club Flour, large sack, per bbl. $9.20 and $2.30 25-lb. sack Sugar, with order (flour not included) for..... $1.88 Potatoes, large white ones, bu..... $1.98 Oranges, per dozen-15, 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c 40c and..... 50c New Prunes, 3 lbs.....25c Large Prunes, 2 lbs.....25c Large pkg. Raisins, 15 oz 12c 11 oz. pkg. Raisins.....10c Bulk Raisins, lb.....12c Evaporated Peaches, 2 lb 24c Small Apricots, lb.....15c Stewing Figs, lb.....10c 10 bars Laundry Soap.....29c Lima Beans, lb.....11c Fancy bulk Coffee, lb 17 1-2c Imperial Tea, lb.....25c Head Rice, 3 lbs.....25c Black-Eye Peas, lb.....10c Soja Beans, lb.....10c Spaghetti and Macaroni, 3 pkgs.....24c Bulk Peanut Butter, 2 lbs 25c Butterine, lb. 22c to.....30c 16c 15 1-2c 15 2c 10c 12 1-2c SMOKED MEAT SPECIAL No. 1 Skinned Hams, lb. 22c No. 1 Regular Hams, lb. 20c California Hams, lb.....16c Dry Salt Pork, lb.....15c Smoked Spareribs.....12 1-2c Pickled Pork, lb.....15c Sugar Cured Bacon, lb.....22c Heavy Bacon, lb.....20c Plenty of Snouts, Ears, Tails, Neck Bones, Spareribs, Kidneys, Melts, Sauerkraut, Pickles of all kinds. Whole Small Hogs, lb...14c ck, per bbl. $9.20 and.....$2.30 our not included) for.....$1.88 .....$1.98 30c, 35c 40c and.....50c Lima Beans, lb.....11c Fancy bulk Coffee, lb 17 1-2c Imperial Tea, lb.....25c Head Rice, 3 lbs.....25c Black-Eye Peas, lb.....10c Soja Beans, lb.....10c Spaghetti and Macaroni, 3 pkgs.....24c Bulk Peanut Butter, 2 lbs 25c Butterine, lb. 22c to.....30c