Auf Wiedersehen [poem] The above with an inscription beneath "She watches tenderly over you, fight on," was selected and sent to the Editor by a friend in memory of his sainted wife, Mrs. Katherine Walker Cole, who passed away March 24, this year; nine months ago, today.
Ladies will help make Christmas at Y.M.C.A. 
Christmas decorations of the Association this season will be arranged by a committee of young men of the rooming apartments assisted by Mrs. Johnson, the Executive Secretary of the Y.W.C.A., and a group of young ladies who have volunteered their service in this connection. 
New Year's day will be observed with an open house program. The Ladies Auxilary of the Association will serve refreshments from 4 to 7 o'clock in the lobby. The house will be open and all departments may be inspected by interested persons. The physical department will have a program which will greatly enliven the occassion. New and old members will get acsuainted. At the close of the afternoon about 7 o'clock the Ladies' Auxilary will hold a meeting to which will be invited all ladies interested in the work of the auxilary. The Auxilary has recently made some investigations pertaining to the rooming apartment and they appeared to have been pleased with reports made on the general conduct of the forty-five of more young men, away from home, stopping at the Y.M.C.A. 
The matter of inadequate rooming supplies, such as sheets, pillow-cases, towels and sash curtains is a question which a few ladies have suggested should be considered by the Ladies Auxilary at the proposed meeting, [January?] 2, 7 P.M. There is a feeling in [common?] with a large circle of the [good?] women of Louisville to the effect [that?] young men given shelter by the [association?] can be greatly influenced [illegible] good by the well meaning group [illegible] ladies, working in an advisory capacity as an auxilary to committee of [management?]. This can be done it is [illegible] without in any way [overlapping?] or hindering the work of the [various?] standing committees of the Y.M. [C.?] A.
[Gary?] Bank Officials Deny Charges
People Elsewhere Have Funny Opinion About Negroes In Louisville (Special to The Leader) Knoxville, Tenn., Dec. 23, - The Colored citizenry in this city have a funny opinion of the Louisville Colored folks, since they read in the press report recently of outrages perpetrated on the office of The Louisville News and the establishment of undertaker Porter. They think it worse than heathenish, that men and women should be intermidated in the exercise of free speech or their political preference. A former Louisvillian who knows the situation always takes time to explain that the scandalous depredations were committed by a small mob of ignorant and malicious Negroes, winked at, if not incouraged by members of a partisan machine police force. It in no way represented the Louisville Negro. It was that crowd that a Georgia or Mississippi white newspaper, would call the "Black Brute."
The Negro Elsewhere Did As Advised By Harding
Johnson and Johnson opened at the Girard Theater, Philadelphia, with a new act written by Hinkle, entitled "Where's my Dog".
Christmas Has Wonderful Effect on Spirit of People
American Woodmen Established By Whites
The Editor the recipient of oppossum and "yams"
Many kind expressions of the season and other remembrances have come to the Editor and his little ones during the week. An oppossum, one of the choice kind, and a number of the real "yellow yam" sweet potatoes sent by Mr. C.W. Gilliam, the prominent and prosperous Okolona, Miss., merchant was a pleasing surprise. Turning this over to Miss Bell, in charge at the Hotel Simmons, the Edidtor, Messrs H.E. Hall, Wilson Lovett, A.D. Porter, E.A. Carter, Wm. Warley, A.D. Doss as his guests enjoyed the repast through the kindness of Mr. Gilliam Thursday at lunch time. Mr. Gilliam was in Louisville a few weeks ago buying his winter and spring goods, and was the guest of the Editor while in the city. He is the first among the successful business men of his race. Come again Mr. Gilliam.
Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill Brings Many To Capital
Race Makes Progress In Hotel Business
For Rent Furnished Room, modern, for men. 1901 W. Madison St. Phone Shawnee 1251-J.
Head of Associated Negro Press Honored by President
Pace Company Making Remarkable Strides
Leader of Baha Movement Dead
Maharajah, the mystic, opened with his hypnotic act at the Lafayette, New York, December 19.
Knoxville Has Eight Colored Policemen, Four Deputies, One Detective (Special to The Leader) Knoxville, Tenn., Dec. 23. - This city (Knoxville) has eight Negro policemen, four deputy sheriffs and one detective. The Negro here uses his vote to put the man in office who will promise to give such recognition to the race; uses it further to take out any man who gets in and fails to keep his promise. Party lines cut but little figure with the Knoxville Negro, we are told. Its men, not party for which they vote. Perhaps there is no city south of the Mason-Dixon line where the Negro is given so fail and equal chances as he enjoyes here. It is the rule for every Negro family to own their own home here, (we are informed) The renter is only an exception to the rule. More beautiful and commodious Colored homes than, many in this city, are hard to find.
The Domestic Life Becomes Million Dollar Company The Domestic Life and Accident Insurance Company with $100,000.00 on deposit with the treasurer of the state, has established a new record in the life insurance field. The Company began business on September 12, and in twelve weeks has issued nearly 15,000 policies for over $1,000,000.00 of life insurance. There is no like company on record, that has written as much insurance during the first ninety days of its existance. This is because: The Domestic Life has $100,000.00 on deposit with the treasurer of the State of Kentucky, thereby assuring full protection to all policy holders. Because: The Domestic Life is not an experiment but is being conducted by men who are well trained in the insurance business, having broad practical experience as well as technical knowledge of the business, thereby guaranteeing the best service to all policy holders. Because: The Domestic Life is making it possible for your boy and girl to secure employment that will pay well and that is in keeping with the training which you are now giving them. "The Domestic Denotes The Dawn of a New Day", opening wide the "Door of Hope" to our people. Because: The Domestic Life Stock is owned entirely by men and women of our own race; and to insure in the Domestic means not only the very best protection, but the erection of a great institution that will be handed down from generation to generation. To insure in The Domestic means to insure the future of your sons and daughters.
Colored Author Wins Goncourt Prize
Mayor Quin starts clean up city campaign Gamblers and bootleggers must go says he in letter to Board of Public Safety Police raid place at 9th and Madison Christmas with the gamblers and bootleggers will not be as rosy and sweet as was expected before election day, unless it comes through some other source or activity, if Mayor Quin's orders are carried out by [the?] Board of Public Safety and the Police Department. It is not taking the new Mayor six months or more to get settled in his office and get things in working order before beginning to carry out his pre-election pledges, and about his duties as mayor of a city infested with law breakers, harbingers of vice and crime. It is not a matter of how these fellows voted; it is not a matter of the amount of service rendered the party by them in this or that way, which resulted in the election of the Mayor and the full ticket, but with Mayor Quin it seems to be a matter of whether you are law abiding whether you are an asset to the community, a citizen worth while. A lesson is taught those who resorted to unscrupulous methods and stooped even below the depth in which they daily live, for the success of the party, with an eye to the privilege of gambling and bootlegging. In the letter to [illegible] Board of Public Safety. 
[illegible] emphasizes the fact that [illegible] pledges must be kept that his crusade against gamblers must not be let up. The letter follows: 
Board of Public Safety. Gentlemen: 
I have noticed with a great deal of pleasure the continued activity of the Police Department in apprehending violators of the law. I desire to reiterate a statement that I made to Colonel Petty and the Police Captain some time ago, in calling attention to the pledge made during the campaign, that we were going to see that the laws against gambling, bootlegging and handbooks were inforced. 
"There must be no let up against violators of the law. On the contrary, we must, if necessary, redouble our efforts to the end that we shall convince these people they must either seek other occupations or new fields for their activities. I have promised to see that the laws are enforced, and this I fully intend to do. 
Very truly,
Huston Quin, Mayor." 
Raid 9th and Madison. 
Among the many places caught in the net of the police during the last few days is the place at 9th and Madison Sts., claimed to be owned and operated by Less Moseley. It is claimed that in the raid which took place last Saturday night ten men were taken and bound over in police court last Monday morning on the charge of gaming, etc., The crusade against soft drink stands, and other questionable places operated in Colored districts has brought about a howl from those connected with this [business?], who rendered such yeoman service during the campaign and on election day; those, who did everything within their power to put the Lincoln Party and some of its leaders out of commission. 
A difference made
Though Mayor Quin no doubt means that white and black alike must be included in his orders, it is charged the Negro is to be the greatest sufferer, that leniency is shown white operators of Colored places in Colored districts and that means are being resorted to to either put whatever places that are allowed to run into the hands of white men or see to it that little patronage goes the Negro owners' way. All this is taking place just a few days after the election, and these Negroes more than any other class responsible for the success of the party. But this is insignificant in comparison with the main issue started by the mayor, the "good man" name that he is no [illegible] trying to live up to, and that is [illegible] gambling and bootlegging in [Louisville?] He is [making?] Christmas a [illegible[ pleasant for a few and is sta[illegible] new year right.