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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-21
CHRlSTMASTIDE IN MEXICO.
A Feast That Is Celebrated For Two
 Weeks.

"A Feast That Is Celebrated For Two
 Weeks.
 In fiesta loving Mexico Christmas is celebrated for two weeks, beginning with the 17th of December and not ending until New Years day. The principal features of the celebration are the ''posadas'' and "pinatas," both very quaint and picturesque customs and entirely peculiar to Mexico. k "Posada" i'll Spanish means "abid- ing place. or linn" and in Mexico is applied to the nightly setnireligious and entirely jolly performances which in the houses of all MeXicans last from the 17th to the 25th of December These celebrations are called ''posa- das" because they are in commelnora- t1on of that night when the holy fam fly unavailingly searched for an "abid- ing place. or 'inn'' and, unable to find such place. sought refuge in the sta ble where our Lord was born
 At an early hour, on account of the clamoring children, the signal is given for the ptnata breaking, and all the guests flock gayly about the bobbing clown, with the servants and small babies congregated in the background. When the assembly is complete all join hands and circle about the big. glittering toy as 1t swings from its hook in the ceiling. One of the chill dren is blindfolded and placed in the center of the ring, just under the pi- nata; q long, light pole is handed to her, and she is told to strike carefully and "con mucha fuerza" (with much force) in the direction of the pinata.
 Good nature demands that all of the children first have an opportunity to break the pinata. As they naturally are never able to do SO, the clown be- ing a tough fbered individual, the turn of the grownups comes next. One by one they are blindfolded, turn ed about three times and then admon- ished to "strike out'' sA
 Amid applause from the elders and wild yells from the children the pinata is finally located and struck at vicious ly, when - hey, presto! - the poor clowns gay bloomers and red and gold waistcoat are rent from top to bottom, his big sombrero is sent flying across the room, and down upon your devot- ed head comes a deafening rain of oranges, nuts. small candies, all sorts of small, unbreakable presents and all conceivable kinds of dulces and good things to eat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-21
THE BEAUTIFUL SANTA MYTH
Don't Undeceive the Little onse About St. Nick.

Don't Uadeceive the Little Ones About
 St. Nick.
 If your daughter is just six or seven years old and you are beginning to feel your conscience pinch you at deceiving her any longer with the beautiful myth of Santa Claus, just silence that con science and wait until she finds out the truth for herself.
 If your daughter has any illusions left in this day of disilluslon, let her keep them, She will feel more resent ment toward you for shattering them than she will for deceiving her. You do not think it necessary to tell your grownup girl all the things you have discovered about love and matrimony and thereby terminate her dreams that those myths are all they seem to be. do you?
 After all, the sweetest part of girls life from babyhood up is the dream part. Some day shN will find out that there is no Santa Claus. and then she will Ind out that there are no fairies. and then she will find out that TO- nance doesn't last, and then that mat rimony has its th0rns. and then that women grow old, but why open her eyes to these things7
 Let . child believe in Santa Clans just as long as be or she will and pluck tho delicious fruit from the mythical Christmas tree to her hearts content It is bad enough. to discover the sawdust in the doll of life when it begins to fall out without being told about 1t when you thought 1t was real. ly flesh and blood.
 If any. mothers conscience is trou- bling her about the Christmas fib tell Ing just now, let her sit down and try to, remember that ewful day when she first discovered that there was no Santa Claus, and that conscience will shut up tight and never open it's mouth again. .s ..s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-21
The Glastonbury Thorn.

A famous old English tree was the Glastonbury thorn. According to the old monkish legend. St. Joseph. while resting, fixed his staff in the earth, where 1t immediately took root and ever after brossomedS forth on Christ. mas day. Cautiously enough, when the change of style took place no blossom was seen on. the tree until old Christ, mas day came round. The; probable truth is the tree was one brought from Palestine by some of the pilgrims. there being . species of thorn, q native of that country. which blooms at Christ mas. 4. ..4 . ..s < ... v s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-21

have been making some trifling pur- ehases for my brothers and sisters and for papa and mamma
 Then we proceeded on our way, and when we went in the house she receiv- ed the basket from me and again thanked me.
 Shall you be dining out tomorrow" asked the girl.
 II? Oh. no. have no one to dine with. Iknow no one here"
 And this evening-shall you be go- ing anywhere?"
 ''No. l have no wherewhither to go."
 So we parted. went to my room. l had done with my papers. sat be- fore the fire in a brown study. and my spirits sank lower and even lower.
 The door opened. and saw some little heads outside, with golden curls and flushed checks. and child's voice said, Please MT. What's-your-name will you comAto our tresdownstairs: 2"
 As hesitated the child said. Please Annie told us to ask you"
 So descended and was witness of the delight of the little ones over their presents. when up sprang one of the children and plucked from the tree the silver matchbox.
 "This," said the boy, "is for MT. What's-his-name. Sister Annie said 1t was for him.
 was moved more than can say. So some had been thinking of me, though was only a lodger.
 ALook here. sir!' said the father. "You're stranger in England. and at such q time as this there must be no strangers. You must really sup with us and dine also with us tomorrow. ! can promise you good plum pudding. for 1t is of Annie's making.
 All was changed l was stranger, and they took me in. was lonely. and they made of me friendA
 An. If tine old home were gone might l not build one that was new? need no longer live in the. past. but look to the future, and next Christmas. please God. l would not be alone-that is. if Annie (but cannot say, will consent to put an end to my loneliness and help tn building up a future.
 -Fe -I A
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-21
Appropriate Christmas Presents.

'Have you decided on your presents for the boys yet, my dear?" asked MT. Hendricks after the lads had left the breakfast table for school.
 Mot quite all. But have decided, William, that they shall all be given something useful There is no use in wasting money on useless toys for them to break. And, by the way, we need new rug for the parlor and a dozen tumblers, William"
 "Ah. well. why not get the rug for George and give the tumblers to JOhn2"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-21
1,. V .tFt | . l1. 1s, .nevonsh:: ye's .Yule ten.

In Deyonshire the Yule los was rep.
 resented by the Ashton fssat. 7 which was brought in and burned with great glssl The fagot was composed entirely
 of ash timber. hooped round with nine : bands. and while It burnt merriiy On
 the. spacious hearth sports and fun we're the order of the night For every a crack which the blrsttng, of the hoops
 made the ID aster Of the ,holse Wss ak- , Dlaesaas . tginask a:s AesAs hpA q uteaol, s .s.. ...... \.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-21
The Perennial Complaint.

Now, my dear," said MT. Younghus- band to the partner of his joys, who was about to start forth on Christ mas shopping bent, "get presents for all the family-in-law and buy nice lot of things for the boys. but don't spend more than $10O. We must live within our income"
 Why, George" replied the lady in an aggrieved tone, you told me we had $2OO this month-you know you did"
 And MT. Younghusband only sighed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-21
A Mistletoe Doubt
By W. B. HOLLAND

CWEET Bessie was there heath the mistietoe,
 An alluring picture in pink and
 white. Her eyes were inviting, her cheeks aglow, Her lips were puekered and arranged just right.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-21
An Aneient chri.tmas custon,

SNe ESssSi0ssh OUptoSud0 N0SeOUs
 One of the oldest and for centuries one of the most popular of all Christ mas usages is the singing of Christmas carols by parties of children or of young men and women. who go about from house to house for that purpose being everywhere heartily welcomed and rewarded with money and Christ mas good cheer. This custom is still largely observed in England, part1cu- larly in the country districts.
 To Give and Receive. Iris more pleasant to give than to get. ?
 was once
 By worthy philosopher said. Who never experienced the joy of the man Who at Christmas comes out ahead.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-21

She knew, of course, when found her
 there
 That she was caught in the kissing
 trap. | got the kiss-she played the game
 fa;r-
 But ] think she expected the ether chap.
The Denver star., 1913-09-06
THE TESTING FIRE

We are neither ashamed
nor disgraced nor apologize
because we are negroes. We
are proud of that fact: We
ask no favor nor invite no
discrimination because we
are negroes. We simply de-
sire Justice, because we are
honest, honorable, peaceful
and Industrious men. 10 de-
mand more would be tryani-
cal and to take less would be
to play the part of a truckier'
timeserver or a trimmer. 10
ali honest, honorable, peace
ful and industrious men, Ger,
tain respect, privileges and
protection is attached and cou-
rtesies shown. Among their
rights is the inalienable right
20 90 up and down the public
streets unmolested and pro-
tected against advertised IN
snlts as we'll as the right to
treated as other men and not
be made a conspicuous target.
Those rights belong to every,
one, even the humblest and
to exert and enforce them
NAV cause the timeserving
and sycophonic friends to DE
sert to you but compromise
MA principal. minimize no
form Of injustice and ta'i not
20 make definite and certain
protests against restrict,ons
at the same time appealing
for fair play. fit is wrong
iAnatters not whether an IN
dividual, corporation, state or
the national government
practices it. 1t is equally as
wrong. If we are men, let
us quit ourselves like men men or
Law down ard grin ike an
o'possum. Common respect
and decency is due every true x;
man and loyal citizen. WIZ
you require it. ,
The Denver star., 1913-09-06
Are We
Lacking ?

the plaintiff, Colored woman
holding a hrst-class ticket for
passage on a steamer plying
between Boston and Norfolk
and being denied hrst-class
accommc dation on account of
her color.
The court now holds the civ
il rights act wholly unconstitu-
tional, on the ground that. as
the purpose of Congress was
plainly to make one law for
the whole country, and as this
purpose failed for want of
power in Congress to apply it
to the states it failed in toto;
that the conrt cannot, or will
not, assume that Congress
would have made such a law
for the federal jurisdiction
outside the states, by itself, if
aware of its incapacity to ap-
ply it alike to all places; and,
accordingly. to allow it to
operate outside the states
would be, in effect, to make a
law by judicial decree which
Congress did not make and
may not have been disposed
to make.
The Denver star., 1913-09-06
THE A. N. E. CHURCH REVIEW.
currsuk Number Covers Many Topics.
Praise For Or. Ransom.

Praise For Or. Ransom.
The current number of the A. n. E.
Churrh Revsew. edited by DIR. Re~enay
c. Ransom. Is a literary gem The
contents cover = wide variety of inter
esting articles written by group of
persons whose versatility of thought
and intellectual bent presage high lit
erary culture The influence OF the
Review as molder of helpful senti-
mcnt for the denomination and as an
advocate OF high moral and Christian
ethics can hardly be overestimated- 1t
hews to the line. never missing the
mark.
Credit is due DR.. Ransom for the
splendid array of good things spread
before the readers in this number
Powerful as preacher. fearless as an
advocate of equal rights for Afro
American citizens. an intellectual
giant, Dr. Ransom is doing great
work for the African Methodist Epis-
copal church In particular and the va
rious religious denominations in gen
eral.
On the front cover OF the magazine
is the likeness OF Mrs. Alice NJ. Dun
bar. who contributes her first article
as head of the woman's department
The subject of Mrs. Dunbars article
Il, what Has the Church to Offer the
Men of Today" Would that this ar
layman OF religious worker in what
overtime Of Christian work. 1t Is in
structive and full of suggestions for
future review and action.
Among some OF the other subjects
and their authors are: "The Fifteenth
Anniversary OF the Emancipation
Proclamation" by DR.. Charles w. FL
lott; The Negro In the Higher Ald-
tudes Of Music In This Country and
Throughout the World" by II. Law
renee Freeman; THE First Congress
Of Colored Women by Hon. Richard
T. Greener; "The Present Day Oppor-
tunity Of the Public School," by Pro
fessor William Z. Guy; Training the
Voters OF Tomorrow" Professor Will
liam L. Buckley; "rhe Minister and
Pastoral Visitation" Bishop b. F.
Lee. d. D.; "rhe Minister ms Bust.
ness Man For the Church, Rev. @. H.
Steptean, ID. D.; "Turco-Armenian."
Professor y. Dumas Delaney. and
The Up to Date Sunday School-How
to Organize 1t and How to Conduct
It," Rev. Henry Z. Jones, A. NJ.
"The Vision" by Rev. Robert f.
Ford; editorials by the editor. depart
ment of social science by DIR. George
Z. Haynes: within the Sphere OF Let
ters," by DIR. G. W. Forbes of the Bos-
ton public library. makes reference to
many men of letters whose books and
music inspire one to high ideals and
active endeavor.
The Denver star., 1913-09-06
THE Dawn

In Georgia and in Alabama,
the two governors have
refused to pardon white
man or commute his sentence
to life Imprisonment simply
because he was white, if his
crime merited punishment.
And now North Carolina has
Joined the list of far and
square governors of the South.
We print an article showing
North Carolina's S stand.
Releigh, N. c.. Aug. a.
Grady Lane. the first white
man to be sentenced to death
in this state for killing a ne
gro, awaits execution on Nov.
30 in the state prisan. Lane
was convicted in Carthage for
the murder of Geo. Mccain,
a colored mail clerk.
During the trial, Will Bur
ley. a negro, confessed the
killing, but proved afterwards
he had confessed under
threats from Lane. Lane
was found guilty less than
an hour after the jury had re-
tired.
The Denver star., 1913-09-06
Interesting News
Concerning the Race.
To The CoIored Womens
Clubs Colorado and
Jurisdiction

Not only are we convinced
that we have a place in the
progressive, moral and ed
ucational uplift of this COM
monwealth, but as we have
the right of SUFFRAGE" we
can fill our places politically.
Therefore, ask that among
the first things taken up by
the Colored Women's Clubs
of Colorado and Jurisdiction
is the Post Office segregation
act. | heartily endorse the
stand taken by the Denver
Star and trust that each pres
ident of the various clubs
throughout the jurisdiction
will urge upon their mem
bers to sign this petition,
thereby showing the strength
of our women.
Signed: Mrs. Mary H..
Baker, President of Colored
Women's Clubs of Colorado
and Jurisdiction. I'VE are
glad to know that the State
President has been aroused,
now let the various clubs. fol-
low their leader. Ed
The Denver star., 1913-09-06
The Wiping Out Of Summers
,,clyil Rights Bill.
Able Analysis Of Baneful
Decision by U. S. Supreme
Court.

Others than the Colored
people of the country are great
iv interested in the recent de-
c;sjon of the United States Su,
nreme Court-in the case OF
Kn,ts VS.. Merchants & Miners
transportation Company,
which holds that the civil
r;yh,s act of March 1. 1872, is
wholly unconstitutional;
This law, commonly known
&c summers ac,, declared the
equal rights of all persons $
throughout the Jurisdiction OF
the United States to the &C
commo,!a,ion OF inns, public
.conveyances on landsor water
and theatres. forbidding any
discrimination on grounds OF
sace. color or previous servl-
fade. In the civil rights cases
in 1854, the court held the act
60 far unconstitutional as to
he imperative within state
l;m;ts. on the ground that
Congress has no power under
the thirteenth and fourteenth
amendments, or otherwise, to
annlv such police regulation
to- the people Of the states.
This decision upheldthe right
of the southern states. tor ex-
ample, to pass their Jim
The question remained OF
the validity of the law over
other federal territory and
over American vessels on
waters outside state limits;
The Butts case presented ana
turned upon this question'
The Denver star., 1913-09-06
Editor "Denver Star

Editor Denver Star
Sir An Obse erve r"
should be thanked for his
timely letter, however, some
of the persons who have at
tended the Paris Theatre
may have been, like myself,
strangers who are here on a
visit, and had not heard of
the discriminating notice.
Furthermore, when a thea
tire exhibits pictures illustrat-
i've of The Tempest, and the
life of the Empress Josephine
for the small fee of FIVE cen
the student of ShaKespear
and history finds it hard
forgo the enjoyment of such a
real literary treat because of
his color. Theatres, like
streets, are public places, and
if the negro refuses to yield
the last inch of ground on
which he is forced to stand, a
fair-minded person Guild hard
ly term such action self re
spect thrown to the winds. ;"
am, ETC.,
Claude Mckay.
The Denver star., 1913-09-06
L.re,.t Mutual s.n.g,t Society.

The Southern Beneficial league In
New York city Is the largest in mum.
Der and strongest In finance Of any
organization Of its kind composed Of
colored men from the south in any OF
the northern states Tho financial
membership numbers 62S. The league
was organized twenty-four years ago.
Its bank account at the last annual re-
port was $4,000. Paul Hargravs y
presideut Of the league.
The Denver star., 1913-09-06

Mr.. David Clifford, manager of the
Crescent theatre, wishes to announce
that he will soon open the-new Cres-
cent Inside Theatre, which will seat
600 people. Remember the place and
watch for the big opening. Adv.
The Denver star., 1913-09-06

Mrs. ]. r. Contee was hostess at a
delightful whist party last Wednesday
evening. There were about twenty
guests present. The first prize was
won by Mrs. Cora jackson, the second
by Mrs. Foster and the consolation by
Miss jackson.
The Denver star., 1913-09-06
Aspiration, Efficiency,
Co-operation, Progress

CO-Operat1on, Progress
Master Of Ceremonies, Members Of the Peoples
Sunday Alliance, Felbw Graduates, Ladies
and Gentlemen:
The foremost question which is underlying
some Of the most important legislative measures
today is, what will be the most logical solution
of the so-called negro problem. To my opin-
ion the favorable solution Of the negro question
depends almost wholly upon the negro youth,
himself, and twill be affected by the first three
terms in the above title: Aspiration, Efficiency,
Cooperation.
Today we must have our ideals placed high.
We must strive to gain supremacy in intellectual
as we'll as physical attainments. The wonder
full achievements to accomplished since our fore
fathers days Of slavery should serve as strong
incentive to urge the youth of today to explore
and conquer new fields Of endeavors No fami-
Ily, no nation, no race has ever been truly sue
cessful who did not seek tp elevate themselves
from the conditions envelopmg their predecess-
ors and endeavor to reach penection. The time
for the idle bubble ef supaauous pleasure has
cial lines Our lives should have an object, we
will be compelled to have an aim
Having hitched our wagon to star, as it
were, we must produce results. And pray
what time in the past has been SO copious
supplied with the instruments for attaining our
ideal. With the centuries Of learning at our
disposal, we have every reason to face the issues
Of today squarely, cope with Our adversaries and
secure our rights Fellow graduates our plomas
lit is true show scholarship, but with them new
and important duty devolves upon us. We
must be ready defend and protect race aiding
struggle for civil freedom and endeavong prevent encroachmen
rights embodied in the Constitution. In fine.
quit ousees like be strong The conditions tending
towards the end when the business will ask what rank
society do belong what their estimated possessions
But rather he will inquire of you directly what you yourself capable
doing. To this question necessary that become
efficient in several vocatons.
My dear friends having secured thoroughly
peent and versed the professions and trades
should be your pleasure well your duty give them your loyal
support.
The instability injustice and confusion existing politics has
taken Of strongest isles safety The past and
attitude Of the leading political parties doubt
Of their neglect the future.
Cooperation only hope The time far hence when
will pa.onz only those Of engaged business
those of the opposite who give people employment The
realize that unity there strength the will ou
progress be assured With accelerated
rapid strides toward the cloud the negro problem will dis
appear and the sunshine of equality will forever reign thank YOU
OGELSVIE LAWSON
The Denver star., 1913-09-06
City News.

Mrs. Philomena Won Dickersohn
married Mr.. Kenny of Chicago, H..
Friday morning at $3.50 a m. They
win live In Chicago.
The Denver star., 1913-09-06

Visiting in the city, the guests of
Mrs. r. G. Holly, are Miss Edwards
and Madam Chinneth of Wichita, Wal
lace OF Ckmulga, Leonard. Bailey and
Mitchell OF Cheyenne.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-13
MOVING PICTURES.

Mr. ]. w. Kaufman and daughter,
Mrs. II. K. Chambliss, have returned
from Indian Springs, where they
went for Mr.. Hautman's health. He
has suffered some time with jaundice.
Mr.. T. L. Query visited relatives
and friends in Dawson Monday. Mr..
Guerry's home is at Lake City, Fla,
where he has a responsible position
with the East Coast Lumber Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Walker Edwards of
Camilla and Mrs. J. T. Edwards of
Shellman have been guests of the
family of Mr.. A. w. Moore
Mrs. Sarah English, who was the
guest of her son, Judge A. w. Eng
fish, has returned to her home in
Macon county
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Carver have
returned from Florida, where they
spent several months at their winter
! home.
Mrs. Annie Mann. who was the
guest of Mrs. J. G. Parks, has return
ed to her home in Macon
Messrs w. J. Lewis and w. c.
Wallace attended the state Baraca
convention at Athens
Judge ]. w. Peddy went up to Co
lumbus Monday to attend knight
Templar's conclave.
Mrs. C. L. Lissey and Mrs. J. F..
Mckenzie of Cordele are visiting
Mrs c, A, Jackson.
Mr. and Mrs. J.. F. Watkins and
Mr. and Mrs S. C. Thornton visited
in Cuthbert Sunday.
Miss Matte Bess Fouche of McDon-
ough is the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
]. T. McGilI
Mr.. Lawson Snider OF Schley
county has visited relatives in Ter
rell.
Mrs. w A. McLain is visiting Mrs.
NJ Dwight Johnson in Chicago, III.
Mrs. j. w Dismuke left Monday
to visit relatives in Alabama.
Mr.. w. H. Forester of Leesburg
was in Dawson yesterday
Mr. T. L. Caruthers of Americas
was in Dawson Monday.
Mr.. George Hill, Jr., was here from
Shellman Monday
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-13

the recipient till passed on to the
next generation as the most priced OF
the heirlooms.
If the boy ever amounts to any
thing in a business way the value of
time will be realized, and the import
ance of time impressed so strongly
on his mind that a first class piece
(such as will be realized in one of
the high grade Adams Special
watches will be the most valuable
and serviceable memento that you
could possibly find,
There are numerous other memen-
tos which will be- most appropriate
and lasting keepsakes, Of the less ex-
pensive types, which will be highly
appreciated and suitable for gift
from a friend.