Paragraphics CURRENT NEWS AND OPINIONS (By X. Mabie Wright) [illegible] Errata [illegible] Hayes, Top Notch Drawing Card [illegible]Psychology of of Community Chest [illegible] Horse Makes Big Money [illegible] Astrology and the New Year [illegible] Who Lied - Hughes or Streklov? [illegible] Wardrobe Banks, Beware! Last week our first paragraph should [have] said that the earth is speeding [along] its 600,000,000 miles orbit, [instead] of its 600,000 miles orbit. [Farther] on we wished to say, "I am not [wise] enough to forecast," not to fore[case?]. And in the note on music in [the] public school we deprecated [excessive] rote singing, and not note [singing].
Roland Hayes drew upon the whole [state?] and the adjoining ones. Hundreds were sorely disappointed because they could not get seats. The capacity crowd that heard him and the scores who would have attest the power of two things; namely, Art and Advertisement.
There is some phychology in a community chest. The attitude of the contributors to charity is favorably affected. Knowing that they will escape repeated solicitations, they contribute more cheerfully and liberally. The wisdom of the plan and its successful operation in other cities led [us?] to predict last week, its adoption [illegible] Louisville.
[illegible] Zev, with his pedigree, his spirt [illegible]d his legs, has won nearly a half [illegible]llian dollars for his owner. Over [illegible]50,000 a year. Beats the President [illegible]d equals Will S. Hays. And he's only a horse.
Astrologer Brooks has spoken again. He has drawn aside the veil and permitted us to see some of the things that will come to pass in 1924. As usual some are good; some are bad. Complicated international situations will follow upon each other's heels - Moscow will witness grave disorders and bloodshed - In the United States property values will decline, but not without some benefit to the majority of the people - France will play a dangerous role - A Solar eclipse presignifies the death of a ruler. And so astrologer Brooks goes. His past performances have caused us to sit up and take notice when he speaks. We remember that he foretold the earthquake in Japan and warned President Harding. Rev. Mr. Brooks has had so much success that one hesitates to dispute his ability to read the future in the stars.
This from Ex-President Thomas Marshall: The New Year beckons, and whether it is to be a better year than the Old depends not so much on the resolutions which we may make as on the resolutions to keep them in effect. It's hard for us Americans to believe that our Secretary of State is guilty of forgery. And yet that is what the Soviets charge him with being when he reveals their ugly propaganda to the world. America is not fertile soil for Sovietism and thank the Lord, it is becoming punk ground for some other isms that do not bear palatable fruit.
The nurse who had hid her $1,000 and diamonds in the wardrobe and recovered it when the big fire was raging just had luck to break in her favor, that's all. The banks - of which we have two good ones - are a long shot better for the safekeeping of one's hard-earned dough and tempting brilliants.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Turner, 1616 W. Chestnut street, are having as their week end guests Miss Frankie Taylor and Mrs. Adia Brooks of 135 Broadway streets, Winchester, Ky.
Miss Taylor is a honor graduate of Howard University, Washington, D. C., and one of the outstanding insurance writers for the Domestic Insurance Company, also Mr. and Mrs. Peel of Munsey, Ind., relatives of Mrs. Turner. All of these visitors are receiving from the substantial citizens of the city due social and civic recognition. --G. H. M. 
Mr. Aaron E. Malone of Poro College, St. Louis, and Dr. Noah W. Williams were guests of Editor and Mrs. Cole at dinner Wednesday. 
Mr. Aaron E. Malone of Poro College, St. Louis, Mo., was breakfast guest of Dr. and Mrs. Noah Williams Wednesday.
PORO HEAD IN CITY MALONE HERE ON CONFERENCE BUSINESS As Head Of Laymen He Helps Dr. Williams To Whip Thing In Shape Mr. Aaron E. Malone, St. Louis, Mo., President of the Poro College, spent several days in the city this week in interest of the forthcoming A.M.E. General Conference Mr. Malone is head of the connectional organization of men and was here getting things in shape for the meeting of the laymen delegates in connection with the conference. Known far and near as the race's foremost public spirited citizen, Mr. Malone is to do much toward making the general session here in May as great as it is expected to be. Mr. Malone is the husband of Mrs. Annie M. Malone, the founder of Poro College, and unquestionably the most successful business woman in the race. Both take front [rank?] as race philanthropists and churches, orphans homes, Y.M.C.A., Y.W.C.A., and needy friends have been happy benefactors. Mr. Malone is a leader in the religious, educational, political and business life of St. Louis and Missouri, a national leader whose advices and decisions are always safe and sound. Poro College, of which Mr. Malone is president, employs more than 350 men and women of the race in its office and in the various departments of the business, in connection with the thousands of agents scattered in all parts of the country The college is recognized as the finest and most modern business structure owned by Negroes. It was built by Mr. and Mrs. Malone a few years ago at a cost of more than $500,000. While in Louisville Mr. Malone was the guest of Editor and Mrs. Cole.
AMERICAN NEGRO ACADEMY MEETS IN WASHINGTON
HUDSON-MARBREY. Mrs. Bernetta Hudson was married to Mr. Harry Marbrey Sunday evening December 23, at 3 o'clock, by Rev. R. L. Bayless, at the parsonage. Leaving immediately for Cincinnati and Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Marbrey spent a week returning to make their home in Louisville.
NASHVILLE PREPARES FOR RACE EDITORS The Mammoth Chorus With Brass Band To Be Supported By Celebrities
HUNDREDS ATTEND MAMMOTH LIFE RECEPTION Hundreds crowded the offices and the agents' room of the Mammoth Insurance Company at 422-424 S. Sixth St., Tuesday, New Year's Day, from early morning till late at night. The annual New Year's reception of the company to its policy holders and friends brought hundreds to the building, and in the beautiful assembly rooms where things delightful to the taste, in keeping with the season was in evidence. Eating, music, singing, the bet of each was there in plenty and pleasing. The officials of the Mammoth and the superintendents, agents, and the ladies of the office are entitled to the commendation of all for such generosity and such pleasing service at such a pleasing time.
MEN'S MEETING The second series of men's meetings at the Chestnut Street Branch Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon, January 6th, 1924, at 3 P. M. Mr. Thomas F. Blue, Treasurer of the Y. M. C. A., will be in charge of the meeting. The meeting is to last one hour. There will be a good message for every one. Don't forget the time 3 P. M., at the Y. M. C. A. January 13th Prof. W. B. Matthews Princapal of Central Colored High School will have charge of the meeting. Every Sunday at 3 p. m. good music good speakers.
Otis Johnson in City Mr. Otis Johnson, well-known poet and newspaper writer of Chicago, Ill., was int he city this week, the guest of Editor and Mrs. I. Willis Cole. Mr. Johnson, who is on the editorial staff of the Chicago Enterprise, was en route to Decatur, Ala., to deliver the Emancipation address.
CHICAGO DAILY IS CHARGED WITH LIBEL President Of Douglass National Bank Brings Suit As Aftermath Of Oil Case
SEND RESOLUTIONS TO BYBEE FAMILY
Crime Said To Be Worst In History Of County; Believe Harris Innocent (Special to The Leader.) Glasgow, Ky., Jan. 3.--This place has been aroused as never before because of the slaying of Charles Bybee, white, by Will Chambers, charged with the murder by a confession which has implicated others, who have proved alibies discrediting Chambers who is now in the Jefferson county jail at Louisville. The murder of Bybee who had been to his father's home to deliver Christmas packages, is regarded as the worst crime committed in the history of Barren county, and after a high feeling against the accused, and others that have been suspicioned and implicated in any way, quiet, now exists.
While it is the consensus of opinion that Chambers is guilty of the slaying there were none who believed Will (Bulger) Harris was connected with the crime in any way, and his complete alibi was expected.
The colored citizens here are in sympathy with the Bybee family and have drawn up a resolution to be signed and presented to the family expressing their sympathy, in condemnation of the act.
WHITE LYNCHERS SLAYED
MISS WISE ACCOMPANIST FOR MSIS GILBERT Miss Katherine Wise, popular young stenographer of the American Mutual Savings Bank, and pianist and pipe organist, was accompanist for Miss Minnnie Belle Gilbert in her recital Thursday evening at Broadway Temple. Miss Wise rendered piano and pipe organ selections that were of the highest order and were well received.
Mr. C. M. Hayes, of Indianapolis, Ind., president of the Gibraltar Health and Accident Insurance Co., spent a few hours in the city en route home after taking the holidays away.
Mr. W. H. Gladdish, the popular live wire Field Representative of the Mammoth Insurance spent the holidays in the city.
Mrs. L. B. Fouse of Lexington, Ky., was in the city last Friday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Alexander.
Mr. D. F. Green, well-known fraternal man, who has lived in Detroit for several months, is in the city visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Patsy Greathouse, 1210 Oldham St., entertained the Widows Club at dinner last Sunday.
NOTICE! I wish to announce to friends and acquaintances that I have received a divorce from Press Wise and my maiden name, Della Shibell has been restored. Lawyer W. H. Wright, Attorney in the case.
"DOCTOR" DYES IS JAILED
So-Called Health, Hygiene And Educational Lecturer Passes Worthless Checks--White And Colored Citizens Are Victims
Charles H. Dyes, who came to this city about three months ago, and at once was welcomed into the churches, the homes and the hearts of Louisville colored citizens, when he styled himself Dr. Charles H. Dyes, "health, hygiene and educational lecturer," is now in the county jail in this city, charged with passing worthless checks. White people here and elsewhere, and several well known Louisville colored citizens being victims of Dyes' operations.
Dyes has been heart by large audiences in several of the churches and was looking fat and fine, seemingly feasting on the true Kentucky hospitality until it was found that the callous and generous output characteristic of those of his type was greater than his income. Notwithstanding his impressive makeup, the check returns of the easy make-quick friends, gave the law an insight on his real self. Dyes, when sought for by the police, then became a man about disguise that he might escape identification, arrest and penalty. Friday night, however, in a restaurant at Tenth and Magazine streets, sat ten young ladies, one recognized Dyes, and spoke to the "doctor" as he disguised, walked into lunch and then to his room on the next floor for the night. The other young lady, on hearing the name, put two and two together, and it is reported as friend to one of the colored detectives got busy, and Dyes within a few minutes was in the custody of Hemphill and Wood, colored detectives, and now sits in jail awaiting the decision of the courts.
URGE CLERGY TO CO-OPERATE WITH LAITY Fort Valley, Ga., Jan. 3. A hearty response greeted the appeal of Bishop R.S. Williams, of the C.M.E. church, for funds for Cordele Institute, at the conference just held here. Referring to the need for trained ministers in his appeal, Bishop Williams declared: "This is a day of training and big things for our commons ministry. The church has never had such an opportunity for service, nor have its obligations been so great. The minister must join every movement that makes for a better community and he can never serve with satisfaction unless he is trained. In this he must lock arms with the laymen and thereby secure his assistance in making effective his work."
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY The 13th Annual Grand Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi in Session Here Last Week. Whereas, the Louisville citizens have extended the proverbial Southern spirit of chivalry and hospitality most acceptably and have furnished us with divers and sundry entertainments and refreshments, and whereas they have opened unto us the doors of their homes and the portals of their hearts and have given unto us, both the keys and the gates of the city, therefore be it Resolved, That this, the 13th Annual Session of the Grand Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi, go on record as unanimously extending its thanks to the citizens of Louisville, and hereby acknowledges its indebtedness to the city of Louisville, and hereby acknowledges its indebtedness to the city of Louisville for its said hospitality and consideration, and that a copy of this resolution be published in the papers of the city of Louisville.
BUSINESS MEN IN ANNUAL LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM The Louisville Business Men's Association will hold its Annual Luncheon and program in the dining room of the R. E. Jones Temple Monday evening, January7, at 8 o'clock. I. WILLIS COLE, President. W. F. TURNER, Secretary.
Booker Washington Said: "I Resolved That I would Permit No Man To Narrow And Degrade My Soul By Making Me Hate Him" It Takes This Spirit To Be A Booster
BAPTISTS PUT OUT SUNDAY SCHOOL PERIODICALS
INTRODUCE COMMISSION BILL
Editor and Mrs. I. Willis Cole entertained at dinner, Miss Minnie Belle Gilbert, popular young Louisville soprano, Mrs. Rosa Merriweather Hopkinsville teacher and Dr. E.E. Elmore of Chicago, last Sunday evening. Mrs. R.L. Carpenter, of Bowling Green, Ky., teacher, president of the State Music Teachers' Association, spent the holidays in the city with relatives and friends. Prof. J.H. Hathaway, of Richmond Ky., High School principal, K.N.E.A. officer and secretary of the Odd Fellows was in the city during the holidays.