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Greatest Circulation OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE MIDDLE WEST. $1.50 A YEAR. VOLUME V—NUMBER 19. MME. ANITA PATTI BROWN IN JACK JOHNSON'S HOME TOWN. Making Great Success Singing, Welcome by All and Invited to Return—Hindoos and Mexicans Have Better Chance than Her Race. FORCED INTO JIM CROW CARS. Maj. R. R. Jackson Makes Hit in Southland with Many Speeches—Leland Chicago Giants the Talk of the Natives. My Special Correspondent of Chicago Defender. Mr. R. S. Abbott, Editor Defender, Chicago, IL.-Dear Sir: Galveston, Texas, May 6, 1919. I thought I would write you a few lines of my Southern trip, especially of Texas. I have visited most every city and town of note in this State, excepting Denison and El Paso, and wish to say I have been royally entertained in some of the very best homes and find the people are full of hospitality and very musical. It is really an inspiration to be among them. They are very progressive, having their own department stores, shoe stores and drug stores. They are engaged in all lines of work. Some of the finest white homes are the architecture of colored men. It is a common sight to see them in their automobiles. Dr. Bultt of Dallas, in whose home I was so highly entertained, owns two autos. But—the Jim crow cars really make velvet unpleasant in the South. This ing my third trip in the South, I not yet accustomed to them. It is my vaxing to be kept out of the mer cars and, see all of the untidy ple, some of them Mexicans (alst black), who are permitted to ride the best cars. I saw the Rube Foster team twice, followed Major Jackson's team in three or four places and will be glad to have him know how he impressed the people of the South by the excellent department of his team. Special mention was made of them visiting the churches and of the many nice addresses made by Major Jackson. I wish to thank the Major for the many complimentary remarks he made of me and am proud to hear them singing the praises of the Chicagoans. It is a pleasure to send these lines to The Dunder, as I feel that I have a number of friends in Chicago who are interested in me. Thanking you for this pace, I am sincerely yours. ANITA PATTI BROWN. EIR LAST DRAUGHTER GIVEN TO SOCIETY. and Mrs. F. B. Randolph Celebrate Their Daughter's 18th birthday Anniversary with a but Party. e of the prettiest deby parties of season was given by Mr. and Mrs. S. Randolph, of 7309 Dearborn 4, on Wednesday evening, May 4, onor of their daughter, Miss Lula, is an accomplished pianist and keeper. Her dress was a crea of ribbon and lace. The house beautifully decorated with cut ers and ferns. Miss Randolph was nicely remembered by her friends with the following presents: Powder set, Mr. Phil Chapran and Miss Madelyn Duncan; souvenir spoon, Mr. and Mrs. Kiser; book, "Brother of the Third Degree." Wm. Brown; book, "The Lore of the Mask," Geo. H. McCree; box of ruching, Miss Cora Pride; box of initial handkerchiefs, Miss Willa aMae Anderson; book, "Jane Cable," lovely and Clara Anderson; box of ruching, Noami Ballard; lace jabot, Mildred Plummer; battenburg bot, Miss Julia Braddan (dresser ice set, no card); box of fancy sta- tuary, Paul E. Johnson; ribbon bow, Miss Mattie Collins; picture, Miss Anna M. Burrows; corset cover, Miss F. Horton; fancy skirt, Miss Lula Todd (turbain hair pin and Barrette, no card). Dancing was the feature of the evening. At 11:30, to the sweet strains of the piano, a march was led by the debaturte and Mr. Chapman to the dining room, where a sumptuous repeat, which was prepared by Mr. Randolph, who is an expert in the culinary arts. The table decorations were pink and pink. Miss Gertie Jackson was at the piano. Mrs. Randolph proved herself a charming hostess and all the young folks had a delightful evening. Those present were R. A. and Miss Buelah VanHook I Miss Mildred Plummer, of Minne- nis, Minn. Misses Naoml Ballard, Davis, Julia Braddan, Anna M. Willa Mae Anderson, Mattie Jones, Cora Pride, Gla- Jones, Ruth Tottle) Marcelena ance Horton, ham, Myrtle d Floyd all Wat- Jady, A. dolph C. THE UMBRIAN GLEE CLUB'S BIG CONCERT MAKES GREAT HIT The Umbian Glee Club, under the leadership of Prof. E. T. Clissold, gave their initial concert on Thursday evening before a large au jence at Quinn Chapel, assisted by Miss Marie E. Burton, soprano; little Miss Sinclair White, child violinist, and Mr. A. C. Williams, pianist. To simply say that the concert was good would only be To Leland Giants. The Leland Giants Baseball Club, who has just returned from the southwest on their Southern spring training trip, at the Chateau De La Plaisance, 5324 State street, Thursday, the 12th, at which time our secretary and treasurer, Mr. B. F. Moseley and Andrew (Rube) Foster, manager and captain of the team, will introduce to the public the two-time winners. In order to become a member of the Leland Giants Rooters' Club you must be present at the Chateau Rink, 5324 State street, Thursday, May 12, at which time Mr. Andrew (Rube) Foster, manager and captain of the team, will introduce to the public his team mates. The line-up is as follows: James Booker, first baseman; Grant Johnson, second baseman; Lloyd, shortstop; Pryor, third baseman; Payne, right field; Hill, center field; Duncan, left field; Petway and Strathers, catchers, and Daugherty, Wickware and Foster, pitchers, and Fred Hutchinson, utility man. THE K. OF P.'S PARADE GREAT The Knights of Pythias parade of last Sunday was one of the greatest that has ever been made by any single body in the history of Illinois. Major R. R. Jackson did himself proud, and in the language of the street, "that's what they all say." It was he who introduced the Cavalry which you saw in the line of march, and it is he who is the staff of lite in the order in this grand old State. Rev. A. J. Carey is known to have preached sermons, but at this particular time he preached "some more sermon." Among other things he said, "There was no man a true knight until he owned land, etc., as did the knights of England in the feudal times." Among other things he said, in reference to his leaving Chicago is that he would never leave even to accept a seat in the Senate; so we have it from the doctor's own lips as to his future. Chicago for him first, last and always. Every one present expressed himself as glad to have been at the sermon and all left benefited by his masterly sermon. MR. BAILEY OFF FOR PETERS- BURG, VA. Will Meet and Talk with Old School- mates, Graduates and Members of the Alumni Association. One of The Defender's reporters happened to step into the Big Four R. R. ticket office on Clark street just Wednesday just in time to see Chief Bailey, who is at the head of the True Reformers in Chicago, purchase his railroad ticket to Petersburg, Va, and to obtain lower berth No. 8 to Rich- mond, Va. Then had the agent to hire No. May 16, on return trip. I acquired why and the CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1910 putting it mildly. This step in Chicago on the part of the young men is one in the right direction, and one cannot but think of Mr. Pedro T. Tinsley, with his Choral Study Club, who has done so much to educate the citizens in high-class music, which is now enjoyed by them unconsciously, and when they hear of such concerts they re- EIGHTH·INFANTRY ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD The Pride of Chicago and the State of Illinois Will Be Honored for Faithfulness. OUR SOLDIER BOYS Will Receive Gold Medals for 15 Years' Service and Decorations for Skill in Rifle Practice. The Eighth Regiment, Illinois National Guard, will give their tenth annual military ball at 7th Regiment Armory, 34th street and Wentworth avenue, Monday evening, May 23, 1910. The features of this annual event among our soldier boys is the awarding and presentation of gold medals to all officers and men who have served continuously in the regiment for fifteen years. All who have proven their ability to shoot accurately at distances from 200 to 1,000 yards, and making the required percentage at skirmish fire, will be presented with decorations including sharpshooters' medals. Quite a number of the officers and men have qualified and will be decorated in the presence of the public with medals of honor, won by service and proficiency in rifle practice. The full 8th Regiment land will be present to furnish r, r, c for the dance, which is the crooning feature of the evening's entertainment. The grand march will take place at 10 o'clock sharp, the regiment being in line in full dress uniform to participate in the same. Tickets will be sold at the popular price, 50 cents, and the usual large crowd is expected. You are invited. CLOAK ROOM MAN CAUGHT It pays to notify the Chicago Defender when a confidence man catches you in his net. On last Tuesday, when Mrs. Salena, Elsa and Rebecca Bradley, 2236 State street, were duped out of $300 by this slick gent, they at once notified this office, and it warned thousands of our readers, and it was in this way he was caught, and landed in a cell. He gave his name to the police as Will Jones and to his victims as Harry Johnson. He was tried on Thursday, at Halsed and 35th streets at the police station, and his case sent on up. The Defender was the only paper in Chicago to give its readers the warning, Mrs. M. E. Martin, of 64th and Champlain avenue, told how he visited her home. By being notified, his presence in the city she warble, avoid the rude in- spend more readily than they ever did in the past. Mr. A. A. Brown, 3527 Wabash avenue, who is the president of the club, and at whose home is their headquarters, deserves great praise for his uniting efforts to bring together such a body of representative men to study the art of higher music. We trust these gentlemen will attach CREAT ODD FELLOWS' PARADE. On to-morrow, Sunday, May 8, the Odd Fellows will make one of the greatest parades that has ever been made by any organization in the city in many a day. Early Sunday morning, when you get up to look for the comet, and should see shining things going along the streets, remember that it is an Odd Fellow instead, for they will be in every direction from early until late on that day. The newly recruited Odd Fellows' Band will head the line of march, followed by the Knights of Pythias Band, which will furnish the music for the occasion. The Odd Fellows' Band is something new, and it is said that it is the first and only one in the world, which shows the new spirit that is being infused into an order that at one time began to lag back, but since the young men began to enter and take hold of things, there is a spirit which is making the world take notice. The line of march will be as follows: Line of March. East on 24th street to Wabash avenue, north on Wabash to 25th street, west on 25th street to Dearborn street, south on Dearborn street to Institutional Church. Returning—East on 28th to Wabash avenue, north on Wabash avenue to 34th street, west on 24th street to State street, north on State street to Odd Fellows Hall. Order of formation: Col. R. F. Ratcliffe and staff. First Battalion-12th Regt. of Pats Maj. H. T. Wells, commanding. Od Fellows Veterans Association. Last Monday night quite an excitement at Odd Fellows' hall was the initiation of twenty-nine members into the order. It seems that Messrs. Samuel White, Theodore Jones, Jr., Mr. T. Sloan, mail carrier at Hyde Park station, and Mr. Robinson, 6350 St. Lawrence avenue, were the cause. After being blindfolded they were made to ride the conventional goat, which was something hard to do. They began to holler "Fire! murder!" and Lord knows what all. It is said Messrs. White, Jones and Sloan got out of the hall and started for home, and it was with difficulty they were captured and returned to finish their obligations. Mr. Harry F. Dean, 3635 Wabash avenue, who spent three years in Africa and returned about a month ago, was called to New York to look at his consignment shipped. He has among his valuable lot 1,000 pounds of ostrich plumes, which are the marvel of the age. Mr. Dean, in speaking to a reporter, said: "I am truly glad to get back to Chicago, for there is no place in the world like it; not even Africa can be compared, and I could pleas condolences, and trees over that." themselves with the Choral Study Club, not as a club, but as individuals, just like the various white glee clubs of the city attach themselves to the Apollo Club. In this way great good can be gained and all interested could be benefited. Special mention must be made of Misses White and Burton for their excellent work. RAIL ROAD PORTER ON JOY RIDE. Wakes Up Hitting the Ties on 120 Mile Hike to Old Chi. WHISKEY SAID TO BE CAUSE. Train Conductor Woods Unloads Him at Champaign, Illinois. Special to the Chicago Defender. Champaign, Ill., May 6, 1910.—Train Conductor Frank Woods (white), in the service of the Illinois Central Railway Company, on the Chicago division, unloaded the porter at Champaign, Ill., on train No. 2, north bound, for being under the influence of whisky and unable to perform his duties as a train porter. This must be painful to men who hold the same humble station in life. But there are always two sides to everything. The train conductor performed his duties when he unloaded him. Not from a prejudiced standpoint, but from an unprejudiced standpoint, it will teach others a lesson to keep whisky out of them when on duty, and a man with a family, who will get beastly under the influence of whisky is unfit to represent the railroad company or any other company. He has brought shame and disgrace to his home, and he has also made it hard on other honest men, who have nothing at heart but the highest good of service to mankind. Now the public must remember this train conductor, Frank Woods, would be forced to unload the engineer or fireman if he was in the same condition that this train porter was in. The train conductor is responsible for his train while in his charge, and he is over all of the employees on his train. Mr. Frank Woods is a fair-minded train conductor. The writer knows him well, and has served under him as train porter. He is unaware that the Defender has any knowledge of him unloading his train porter at Champaign, Ill., on April 30, 1910, but as a rule any man who applies to the Illinois Central Railroad Company among the colored trace for a position, and as a rule if "discover you are not a man but this monkeyism your dahered in their service, aers are the members of the white man must play Uncle Ti service." Tops "It's a funny th "What is." "I live on the n nautor lives in the is immeasurably a Age." Members: Allen, T. H.; Asbery, D. M.; Brown, A. A.; Brown, R. H.; Childress, A. J.; Dunham, A. H.; Fisher, J. W.; Henderson, Arthur; Hutchin son. G. H.; Johnson, B. B.; Jones, R.; Kelley, R. C.; Lewis, A. H.; Mason W. C.; Mitchell, D. M.; Oldham, J. E.; Pierce, Chas. W.; Pierce, Cornelius; Smith, Ernest. LADY ELLIOTT CIRCLE Big Dancing Party. Thursday night at Woods' Academy, 2800 Wabash avenue, the Lady Forsters gave one of the finest dancing parties that has ever been given in the academy since it was in existence. At 9:30 over 150 people were in the hall ready for Prof. Garfield Wilson's orchestra. When the first waltz was played, at 11 o'clock, there was not dancing room. The chairman, Mrs. Rhoda P. Jones; the ticket agent, Mrs. C. C. Samuels; the teller, Mrs. Genevieve C. Wimp; and Floor Manager R. C. Kelly all expressed themselves as satisfied with the evening's receipts. The following ladies helped to make the party a success: E. Kersey, A. Cuffy, D. Carthell, M. Shivers, F. H. Artis, C. E. Hutchison, L. Terry, C. Brown, M. Stansberry, E. Darling, L. Miller, A. G. F. Simms, D. Forien and Mr. M. R. Roane. HOUSES TO RENT To Respectable Colored People. In certain sections of our town the above head line is in large letters floating to the breeze. Year in and year out our reporters have decided not to say anything for six months to see whether any one of our papers or clubs would take the matter up. Seeing that they have not and will not, we have decided to ask those people in the downtown section of State street and Wabash avenue to remove those "insulting signs." It is too bad that we have such ignorant people in our great city, where even our night school system is greater than many Southern State white universities, and they have the nerve to tell the world with their "sign," respectables of the race are so few in the 100,000 in Chicago that we must place such ads before strangers and other citizens. Did you ever see a sign for respectable Irishmen, Italians, Swedes or Poles, then why such for the negro. Away with them, and that soon, or we will complain to the police authorities. GEORGIA CONVICTS TO WEAR SHEATH GOWNS. Special to the Chicago Defender. Macon, Ga., May 6, 1910—Rome, Ga., has made the rest of the cities in the State look like 30 cents. The authorities there have passed an ordinance that all Negro convicts are to or process, sheath and Mother was. These men are to treats. The negro womane are to all wear knee way they hope to stop aning away. It seemsorgia authorities won't sun shade and bustle, outhern States ever stop sh manhood and woman? Will our people conuch abuses. Then it hope Georgia will lay it PARML If You See It in the DEFENDER, IT'S SO! PRICE 5 CENTS NEGROES MARRIED TO OCTOROONS MUST LEAVE LOUISIANA Supreme Court Declares All Octo roons and Fair Mulattoes to Be White and Cannot Marry, Full Blooded Negroes. Great Excitement Prevailing All Over Louisiana—Families with Children, Some White and Some Dark, Are to Be Parted Asunder to Obey the Ruling of the Courts. Special to the Chicago Defender. New Orleans, May 6.—Throughout the length and breadth of the State there has never been such unrest as there is today since the days of the Civil War. The degree of the Supreme Court here which makes all mulattoes white, heretofore claimed as colored, is doing much to place the State in the hands of anarchy. Many mulattoes have openly declared that they would never submit to the laws and have threatened even the life of any sheriff who would dare molest them when seen on the streets or elsewhere with men of darker hue than themselves. The white men in the State who have been living with these women in concubinage have begun to make application for marriage certificates, whereby they can make these oocrooms and mulattoes their lawful wives. The way things look things will be in a dreadful state, and it is feared that serious trouble will be the outcome of the whole affair. Negroes who have octoroons as wives are receiving letters of decoy to leave their wives and the State generally, and if they refuse they are to be horsewhipped, and if they still refuse, to be lynched. The white women of the State is said to be holding secret meetings fight the outrage in the United St Supreme Court, and it is feared by some that all those who marry white men in the State will never be able to live there, as threats have been openly made to burn their homes. Over in Mississippi the white gentlemen of large estate and holdings are talking of legalizing the octoroons marriage of their State, and from the general talk about hotels and restaurants frequented by these gentlemen, and churchmen, the bill will be introduced in the next Legislature; and from all accounts it will pass in both the upper and lower houses. Many Negroes here are gloating over the fact that they can at last marry white men. The unfortunate thing about the law is that an octoroon or mulatto man will not be allowed to marry white women, and it is here when the hitch will come, for it is a known fact that these men feel just as important as white man, and if they are denied the right to marry white women the country may expect to have a great rise war on their hands. Then, too, since mulattoes and octrooons are declared white, and Negroes and whites cannot marry in the state, all Negroes who are married to octrooons and mulattoes are to be sent to the penitentiary if they continue to live together. Dentist and Inventor Was Known Throughout the South. Special to the Chicago Defender. Little Rock, Ark. May 6, 1910.—On April 17 Dr. J. H. Smith, 56 years old, one of the most prominent dentists in the South, died at 2 o'clock this morning at his home, 3420 High street, after an illness of three weeks. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Dr. Smith had his office at 7011 Main street and had practiced dentistry in Little Rock for nearly thirty years. He was highly educated and was widely known as an artist, author and inventor. He was born in Boston, Mass., when he received his earlier education. Won 22 years old he moved to Chicago, where he studied dentistry, after opening an office in that city and remaining there until the Chicago fire, when he lost all of his property. He then came to Little Rock and started to practice here. He was the author of "Mammelle," a novel dealing with the reconstruction days, and at the time of his death was collecting data for a new book, "Black Mammies of the South." He was the inventor of a pea sheller and had recently been granted a patent. He was also an artist of ability, having received special note at both the Chicago and New Orleans expositions for pictures portraying Southern life. He was a member of several educational societies and was considered an authority on history of the civil war. He is survived by a wife and one daughter. The doctor was the first of his race to practice the profession in the city of Chicago. Owing to ill health he left in '60 or about '70 for the South, where he remained until his FOUNDED MAY 6, 1905. Issued weekly by Chicago Defender Publishing and Printing Company. SUBSCRIPTION RATES IN ADVANCE, One year $1.50 Six months 1.00 Three months .75 DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENTS, One inch, one time $0.75 Special rates given on large or long standing ads. R. F. Spriggs, Associate Editor. Louis Hoggatt, Cartoonist. Jolius N. Avendorph, Society Editor. OFFICE 3159 State Street CHICAGO, ILL. Telephone, Douglas 3339 Entered as second-class matter February 1, 1908, at the Postoffice in Chicago, Ill., under act of March 3, 1879. Larger Circulation than All the Other Weeklies Combined. No. 19. Vol. V. SATURDAY. MAY 7, 1910. Say! Is it cool to you? Please don't take your stove down yet. Jack Johnson is O. K. Don't worry about him. Trouble is still lurking about our drug stores. What? Walla Walla, Wash., Went Wet? Wow! Georgia ought to allow its convicts to wear corsets. Since he quit talking Mr. Peary has gained in popularity. Buying votes in high places does not look so good in print. Many a man who eats pie with a knife wishes he had an ax. Before Jack sat the belt no one was worrying about his speeding. Latest Battle Hymn: "No Meat for Me; Please Pass the Prunes." Maj. R. R. Jackson has a cavalry in the K. P.'s. What may we expert next? "How about a few of our girls as helloes? We use enough telephones."—Brown. So far no one has gone to the exe- and criticised Dr. Cook's liter-yte. The South does one better on the crowned heads of Europe with the Negro blood. Mr. and Mrs. Octooon died natural deaths in Louisiana. No one seems to be wearing crepe. A New York woman has become the mother of her nineteenth child. African papers please copy. "A St. Louis widow declares good husbands are hard to find." How many does she want? Even Santa Claus after this will give to submit his observations and records to a committee of experts. We hope Jeff will get all the hoops his back before the Fourth because Jack will surely bust them if he don't. It would be a shame if King Alfonso should lose his job just when he is beginning to accumulate an interesting family. If heaven is half a's beautiful as described, why should 'the spirits of the blessed want to come back to earth and tip tables? What a lot of run Mark Twain could have with the name of his son-in-law. At Mark's time of life will he feel like learning how to spell it? The Southern gentlemen don't seem to be satisfied by taking the octopon from the Negro, but has gone to work to run him out of the State. One of the fashion journals says the ladies will not wear rats next year. Pessimists will at once decide that something equally absurd will be worn. An exchange deliberately expresses the opinion that stud poker is a more brutal game than football. Possibly. But give bridge whist a show in the competition. --- At Urbana, Ohio, the other day a boy aged 18 married a girl aged 15. Fortunately the child labor law will not bar him from the pleasure and privilege of supporting her. William E. Gladstone used to set up the claim that he was able to preserve his vigor by swinging an ax. It has been found that operating a snowshovel is just as invigorating as chopping wood. Cleveland school children bid fair to become the champion spellers of the country. They are required to learn only two new words a day, or ten words a week. At the end of every eight weeks they are tested in a spelling bee, and almost every child spells all the words correctly. This system is based on the truth enclosed in the chorus of the song, "Every little bit added to what you've got makes a little bit more." makes a little bit more." President Arrives in City Early and Is Met by Governor Hadley and Secretary Wilson. PREVIOUS DAY IN CINCINNATI Statue of Theodore Thomas Is Unveiled in Hall During Great Musical Festival. President Taft arrived in St. Louis the other day and was met by the reception committee of the Business Men's League, Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson and Governor H. S. Hadley. The presidential party was taken to the St. Louis Club as the guest of the Commercial Club at breakfast. The President addressed the farmers' convention at 11 o'clock. After a drive through the business section of the city the President was the guest at a luncheon given by the Business Men's League at the Southern Hotel. From the luncheon President Taft was driven to the National League baseball park, where he witnessed the opening innings of the Cincinnati and St. Louis clubs' game. From there he was driven to the American League park, where the Cleveland and St. Louis clubs played. After the ball games President Taft motored through the residence section and was taken to a dinner of the Traffic Club. When he had finished speaking there he was taken to his train, which was scheduled to start for Washington at 1:30 the next morning. Besides President Taft, eighteen speakers were on the day's program of the National Farmers' Union rally. In Cincinnati the previous day President Taft had appeared at the opening of the Cincinnati's annual May music festival as dedicator of an herole statue of Theodore Thomas, first conductor of the festivals and until his death head of the Chicago orchestra. A fanfare of trumpets ushered the President upon the stage after Handel's "Judas Maccabees" had been sung. A chorus of 800, supported by the immense organ and the full Thomas orchestra from Chicago, sang "O Liberty, Thou Choicest Treasure, Seat of Virtue, Source of Pleasure," and was augmented by 300 boys' voices when the "See the Conquering Here Comes" chorus was reached. Mrs. Theodore Thomas and her two sons occupied a box at the concert and heard the President's eulogy of Mr. Thomas. The statue of the musician, who conducted the festivals from 1873 to 1904, had been placed in the corridor of the building. The draperies were removed at the close of the President's speech. PLAN TO RAISE FREIGHT RATES Railroads to File New System of Tariffs with Commerce Commission. Freight tariffs showing considerable increases over the present rates from western territory to the Atlantic seaboard will be filed with the Interstate Commission, to become effective June 1. This is the first step taken by the railroads which appears to indicate a purpose generally to increase freight rates throughout the country in order to enable them to meet their increased operating expenses. Already tariffs have been filed for western roads increasing the rate for the transportation of wool from Minneapolis and St. Paul to New York and other Atlantic seaboard points. The present rate on wool from Minneapolis to New York is 54 cents per hundred pounds. Under the provisions of the tariff the rate will be 64 cents a hundred pounds, an increase of nearly 20 per cent. The rate to Boston will be proportionately higher. An increase also has been made in the freight rate on live hogs between Minneapolis and St. Paul and Chicago of 2½ cents a hundred pounds. This is an increase of about 12 per cent over the present rate. The tariffs already filed with the commissioners are for all the roads in Western Freight Association territory and the increase will become effective simultaneously on all of them. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. Progress of the Pennant Race in Base Ball Lengues. NATIONAL LEAGUE. W. L. W. L. Pittsburg ... 9 3 Cincinnati ... 5 7 New York ... 11 4 St. Louis ... 5 10 Phila. ... 8 4 Brooklyn ... 5 11 Chicago ... 7 6 Boston ... 4 9 AMERICAN LEAGUE. W. L. W. L. Phila. ... 8 4 Boston ... 7 8 Detroit ... 10 5 Chicago ... 5 7 New York ... 7 5 Washington ... 6 11 Cleveland ... 8 6 St. Louis ... 3 8 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. W. L. W. L. St. Paul ... 13 4 Toledo ... 8 9 Minn'polis ... 10 6 Indian'polis ... 8 10 Columbus ... 8 8 Kansas City ... 6 10 Louisville ... 9 9 Milwaukee ... 3 11 WESTERN LEAGUE. W. L. W. L. Denver ..... 8 2 Sioux City ..... 4 4 St. Joseph ..... 7 3 Lincoln ..... 5 7 Wichita ..... 7 4 Omaha ..... 3 8 Topeka ..... 6 6 Des Moines ..... 3 9 **Creel In Given New Post.** Enrique C. Creel, governor of the State of Chihuahua and for new Mexican ambassador to tl States, gave out a statement he says he has been appoil office of secretary of foreign and accepted. **Princeton Mystery Clea** The body of Linden C., the Princeton Theological student missing since Sunc ing, was found floating in th canal year Princeton, N. J. PERSONALS. MILITARY CARNIVAL and MAY BALL GIVEN BY THE 12th REGT OF PATRIARCHS G. U. O. of O. F. At First Regiment Armory Michigan Ave., and 16th St. Word has been received here from Cleveland, Ohio, of the death of Mr. Louis Buchanan, beloved husband of Ada Buchanan. He had been ill for some time and thought by making the trip back to his former home he would regain his health. Mrs. Buchanan resides with her mother, Mrs. Rachel Mitchel, 3601 Forest avenue. Mr. Wesley Barley, Architectural Works, drawing plans, for cottages, flats, churchest, remodeling and building of all classes. Will call and give approximate estimates as to cost free. Call or address, 1730 Michigan avenue, rear entrance. —Mrs. Mary Saunders, of Selma, Ala., who visited our city last summer and was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Hennetta G. Davis, No. 18 East 33d street, was bereaved last week by the death of her husband, Ed. Saunders, at Selma. The funeral was held April 27, from the First Baptist Church, conducted by the Masonic order at Selma. —Mr. Fred Rogers, of Evanston, paid a visit to the city this week. The First and Eighth Infantry, I. N. G., Knights of Pythians, K. T., U. B. F.'s, and the Odd Fellows, are all assisting in the Military Caraval and May Ball at the First Regiment Armory on the evening of May 12. Mr. M. D. Wiley, 3130 State street, the pool king, will leave for Frisco on Tuesday to open business in that city. Mrs. E. H. Hayes, 3819 Dearborn street, who spent ten days in St. Louis, returned to the city on Monday, much rested up. She visited her relatives and also those of Mr. Hayes. She gained 1-16 of a pound during her stay. The Douglas Dancing Academy which meets every Friday evening at Missone Temple, 3956 State street, is the finest in the city only Chicago's cream attend. Wilson's orchestra. —Miss Laura Tyler, of Grove avenue, visited the Sunday Club of Evanson last week. —Mr. Jos. Hull, of Vernon avenue, made a very enjoyable visit to Evanson last week. The Military Caenval and May Ball by the Twelfth Regiment of Patriches, G. I. O. of O. F., at the First Regiment Armory on May 12, promises to be a grand affair. Don't miss it. The Green-Lilly Millinery Co.—Latest style hats, hats remodeled, feathers curled, cleaned and dyed. 128-130 East 30th street, near Indiana avenue. Miss E. B. Slaughter, Milliner. The sad death is reported of Mrs. I. H. Bell, formerly of 6143 Aberdeen street, Chicago, last Friday in Cincinnati, Ohio. Don't heat your flat cooking Sunday dinners. Come to the Owl Cafe under the new management of J. Carter and Wife. 3119 State street. —Mrs. Tenny Drake, of 399 East 41th street, who has been very indisposed recently, took advantage of good weather on Thursday last and spent the entire day at Hotel Washington as the guest of the family. —Miss Bowman, of Loomis street, visiting her aunt, Mrs. M. H. Brown, 3237 Forest avenue. Colonel J. H. Johnson and a crack company from the gallant Eighth, Major R. R. Jackson and his famous Zouaves, and the athlete team from the First Infantry, L. N. G., in an obstacle race are some of the features at the First Regiment Armory on May 12. And of course the dune. A bazaar and Dutch festival in the interest of Amanda Smith's Home on the 18th to 20th inst. at Douglass Center. Admission 10 cents. All are invited. The first grand rally of the Allen C. E. O. of the Chicago district will be held at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church on Monday evening, May 9, 1910, 7:45 o'clock. Admission free. See that your lodge meeting nights are placed in the Defender, like the Foresters and Daughter Elks, under Secret Societies. —Mr. Taylor, of Cleveland, Ohio, the efficient manager of the Fisk University Quartette, was a guest at the Bowman mansion, 2959 Wabash avenue, while in the city. —Our Defender reporters (one a lady) were honored with complimentary tickets to attend the high grade concert given by the Fisk University Quartette, at Institutional Church, last Tuesday evening. fect precision in drill, race, gorgeously uni- lid beautifully gown- grand march, and heart's content. giment Armoryoughs will open ful billiard par- t that has ever sixth Side. 157 Forest ave- y of young folks ril 28. Cards and in. Among those present were: Miss Ethel Thomas, Ada Lou Mitchell, Bertha Young, Garnetta Tibbs, Mr. W. Kemper Herrold, Chas. Settles, Albert Johnson, Madison Mason, Nathan Caldwell, Ferdinand Barnett and Rubin Taggett. Come early, stay late. There will be something doing every minute at the First Regiment Armory on May 12. Exhibition begins at 9 o'clock. Grand march at 10:30. Elaborate dance program. —Cy Perkins will meet his many friends at the Chateau Garden, Saturday, May 14. —Mr. A. Donigan, floor manager, Chateau Rink, has been mentioned as president of the Rooters' Club. —Many strangers were present among the large crowd at the Chateau Rink last Sunday evening. Gardfield Wilson's Orchestra will be one of the features at "Un Balle" at Masonic Bull, Monday evening, April 18. Anyone wanting a reliable hair pomade should try Ford's. Its use so softens kinky or curly hair that it can be put up in any style desired consistent with its length, as long as the pomade remains in the hair. For further information see advt. "Ford's Hair Pomade" in this paper. Mr. Bronson, 3157 Forest avenue, has been quite ill with a touch of pneumonia, but is convalescing at present. Mr. Charley Clark, formerly of Chicago and later of Denver, Colo., passed through Chicago with his wife, en route to New York, where he will make his home. Read the want ad. columns; there are some good bargains. --Don't forget the grand reception and smoker. —It is pleasing to note that last Sunday evening, at the Chateau De La Plaisance, was the banner evening of the season, with over 600 persons present, and over 200 skaters. The management has been trying to convince the public for some time that the Chateau is the only live place in Chicago; now they feel much encouraged. On Saturday, May 14, the Chateau Gardens will open its gates to the picnic with the First Regiment K. of P. Band of forty pieces, also vaudeville and moving pictures. Three shows each evening, commencing at 8 p. m. As the rink is always cool, roller skating and dancing will also be main features. Miss Mamie Pettis, public stenographer, 171 Washington street, Room 708. Office 'phone, Main 4153; residence 'phone, Douglas 4673. The Appomattox Club will hold their annual May party at Masonic Hall, May 19. Mr. Frederick L. McGhee, of St. Paul, Minnesota, spent Saturday in the city en route to Cincinnati, Ohio, and Louisville, Ky. He returned on Thursday afternoon and went directly home. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Julius N. Avendorph, while in the city. Mr. McGhee was delighted with "My Mother's Husband," at the Illinois, Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Julius N. Avendorph and Julius, Jr., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dunham, of Glen Klyn, III, Sunday, May 1. Call on us first and examine our line of hair goods, and if our prices do not appeal to you as fair and reasonable as others, look no further, for no where in "Chicago can you do as well. Mme. Wallace, 3247 State street. —Miss Hazel Lawson, 3649 For a avenue, who passed the census examination as clerk in the department at Washington, got her appointment last week and left immediately for her post. Miss Lawson is only 19 years old and we think she has done admirably well. Her position is good for two years. —Mrs. Martha B. Anderson was seen with a large, thin book under her arm. Several thin she was taking a higher course of music. A reporter found that she was taking the census for Uncle Sam. The 12th Regiment of Patriarchs will give a Grand Military Carnival and Ball at the 1st Regiment Armory May 12, 1910. Miss Dayse Hoggatt, Benton Harbor, who had spent the winter in Peoria, in passing through the city on her return, and who attended Lady Elliott Court dance on Thursday evening, will be the guest of Mrs. Wright, 3548 Rhodes avenue, until Monday. 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Maxey and his wife, of Marlion, Ind., formerly of Nashville, Tenn., visited his sister, Mrs. Nannie Beard, of 6159 Looms street, when he had not seen for eighteen years, Sunday. In the afternoon they visited Winston's Institute at 61st and Ada streets. —Mr. Coles, of 6043 Ada street, departed this life last Thursday morning. —The Ideal Woman's Club presented the Fellowship League with a portrait of Mrs. I. B. W. Barnett. —Mrs. L. Jordan entertained a few of George's friends, Thursday, in honor of his 12th birthday. —Mrs. I. B. W. Barnett left Thursday for New York, to be gone two weeks. —The Willing Workers meet every Thursday at Shilloh Baptist Church, at 2 p. m. Mrs. A. J. Hall, President. The official opening of the Presbyterian League pennant race will be Saturday, May 14, between Grace team and Forty-first street, at Washington Park. The Grace team will appear in their new uniforms Saturday, May 7, when they play Bethel an exhibition game at Washington Park. Thursday afternoon, 28th ult., another baby girl entered the family of Albert G. Barnett, 3141 Cottage Grove avenue. She was born at the Chicago Baptist Hospital, and both she and her mother are progressing nicely. —Mrs. A. M. Hubbard, 3417 Armour avenue, who for twenty-four years has been a resident of Chicago, has taken up her bed and walked, so to speak, out of Chicago. She has gone where the air is fresh, where there is no stock yards breezes, where the robin redbreast sings, and where the woodpecker songs like a lark, and where the music of the brook sings sweeter than the suck holes in the Chicago River. You ask where? Why, in the city of Pontiac, at 616 North Plum street. She will leave at 9 o'clock today. Pure Irish LINEN Tailor-Made Waist, embroidery pleats, $1.25 PURE LINEN SUIT, $5, any color, value $10 Linen Dust Coats, $3, Taffeta Silk Petticans, $4; Wedding Sets, very fine $10 to $10. Write today for Free Pillow Cover, catalogue and dress goods samples. Prices wholesale. JOHN J. O'HARE Linen Warehouse 20 W.27th St., New York When the news came to our office telling of the transfer of the house and lot to 6434 Vincennes avenue to Mr. and Mrs. Board (Miss treen Howard, cornetist), we could hardly believe the story. We had to go out to see, so a reporter was dispatched at once. When he arrived at their old number, 6512 Langley avenue, he found the house there cleaned out and Mrs. Howard with the last vestige in her arms, who pressed our reporter into service and made him help, with an arm full of books and "Gene's" silk hat, carrying same to the new home. Then she said: This is treene's home. She and Mr. Board bought with their own savings of fifteen months. It took our reporter's breath. A young couple singing plantation melodies in a jubilee for three years can do this well. What ought those who have been singing from twelve to eighteen years do? Why, they ought have at one half-block. We asked Mrs. Howard, Did she or Mr. Howard or her son help to buy the flat by selling their Racine, Wis., holdings? She did not answer, but went to her strong box and handed him the deeds and titles to that property; so he shook his head and said, "I am satisfied." Mrs. Board then said, "More of our young men and women could do the same if they would learn how to do something and work along with their husbands cutting fine clothes and society out along with wine suppliers, and have something when they b come too old to work. Ma and pa will rent from us and we will board with them, and with our second flat rented, we can get along. If the flat lay idle a year he can get along O. K., for we have a little yet. MR. CHAS. L. REESE'S RECITAL. Through an error of the printer the account of the above recital was left out, so by way of remark we would like to say in that particular that Mr. Reese deserves great credit and praise for his masterly efforts at his initial concert, and we would say as before stated, should he finish his course of studies in music he would compare favorably with any tenor this side of Caruso. Mrs. Eudora Fisher-Lockett cannot be too highly praised also for her fine work in drilling her octet to such high proficiency, and the whole concert tells this story. Two or three more years in hard study these young people will be hard to equal. From Singapore over $13,000,000 worth of goods are annually shipped to the United States, year of the total number of 29,234 vessels entered there in 1908, only one an craft was American. Elite Buffet A. F. CODOZOE AND C. HARRIS, MANAGERS. Cafe in connection, open night and day. Sea food and game in season our specialty. 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Note—The Guess Who columns were or unarrated to vify or to decry fair name of any person, be they it they may. The motto of The ender is to protect and lift up all kind and to be a source of pleasure. The event over on 322d is the dams The drama at Bethesda place on even night. Is some a more will be The Evanston belle is infatuated with over on 323rd street, near Indiana. P. R. is a writer, and she is the dramatic operatic teoror is who sang at Bethesda Church on last Sunday and on everything, but quit. G. G. is right. Is some actor and in a year or two more will be able to play Shakespearean G. G. is the actor. Oh, you singer, look out. The automobile belonged to that King S. was seen in on election night. Jack King S. out of the city, couldn't have been his. The fair doll of 26th and Vernon is almost gone crazy about her Mr. H. She will gone in a one-half year's time. The is so popular since their return home that old friends are being neglected. The youth fount over on 23d street east is the kib in the case. The child and his frau are who parade State street, and when the little dude was spoken to by a doll, the frau rolled her eyes-. Just mopped up at Bathsheba Literary Center, she and his frau are famous kid, for only a kid he is, not being 18 yet. G. G is the tantalizing "kid." Thinks they are a banker because they do check, and at G. Don't let easy hours swell fine head. J. G is lenomely correct. The R. R. P. is who dig up the front yard a week ago and on his return trip in bloom; and that in Cul. And to think he didn't plant any seed "a-tail." Behind him a certain gentleman asked by helping him that his girl and he used to play in the Sunday. Some people that I was so teakettled. Some people that live on 27th street, Waltham, can certainly use choice language. G. L. 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When we are unpleasant things said about little okes that appear in this column we can sk you to think of the column and sing. Don't become serious over t for jokes, and you will be or days. So cheer up, smile, mille with you and feel kind-ople. da-am-nasel is that says, "Oh, and Goldie's wife is. Oh, you setinguished traveler is. G. G., Endalewood J. M. is who can't find who is on the "Aldine" exchange. Player her Irish role to perfection on last Monday. Geraldine C is the one. The Englewood dude is who delivers "black-eyed peas" at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The tall gent is who hears nothing but M. B., no matter where he goes. Sounds good, though. The young ladies are that sat on an oak table, and they looked again? You bet they did that little thing. Does not want her willow plumes to last, but she does. But she does, but there is chase girls like J. S. M. The G. W. O. planet is who says all the things we know. Too bad he didn't think of that theory. Too bad he didn't think of that theory. That fair doll is that has all this hat to match her suit to perfection. The miller does not do things by halves. The P. Q. dude is who is first with their name. Pre-K. King S. can tell us under. from being the child some writers picture aus shows no fewer ous families in EASTER ILLINERY % discount on all your linery purchases, if you ig this coupon to our tore. 3600 WABASH AVENUE By Sylvester Russell. The heavy lid of the stove now is lifted and the heated flames come surging out. Chicago was to have a local comedy season, but these rumors, which have been given out, do not seem to be well founded. Bert A. Williams is in vaudeville, and Black Patti goes to New York and closes. There has been some talk of Tom Brown's services having been secured to put on comedies at the Pekin for the summer, but in an interview with Mr. Brown it developed, and we are always having developments, that Mr. Brown is lonesome and sighs for another trip across the ocean. He expects to sail in June. So do others. They all sail in June, like the honeymoon tour of a wedding trip. The Pekin is probably doing well enough with mixed vaudeville, aided by the criticisms of a probable crank. A. B. Foremost Dramatic Critic. However, Manager Motts has demonstrated that, he is intelligent and as a public amusement purveyor seems to understand his business by giving a quiet ear to criticism, which comes from traditional worth and experience, rather than to retaliate to public ridicule. In so doing Mr. Motts has taught young, struggling actors a great and serious lesson in diplomacy. And any young actor who has ever played on State street is foolish to defy booking agents and scorn its amusement places, with no reputation, simply because his salary has been raised elsewhere and he wears a nicer suit of clothes and appears at a downtown big time vaudeville house at half past six. With such an actor there is always a weakness somewhere, both mentally and physically, and he will be glad to come some day to the Pekin to roost and sorry that he had roasted the press, as a combination. Your humble talent explorer has discovered a new song bird who is about to enter the field. The lady in question is Madame Hurd Fairfax, a prima donna of much voice ability, judging from what I heard at a parlor recital. Certain parties have been trying to induce Madam Fairfax, who halls from Cleveland, Ohio, to appear in a classical concert at Quinn Chapel, and listen while I whisper softly: The critic (yes) who has not appeared in Chicago in over ten years, and who is retired from the stage four years, has been asked to support the madam in said concert. But the critic must reserve his decision, as Manager Motts had offered him a date at the Pekin. More about Madam Fairfax will probably be written later. It has been announced upon good authority that King and Bailey, who are Mr. George L. Archer's Chocolate Drops, will positively appear at the Pekin next week, and it is evident that they will create a riot. Harry A. Brown, the Indian singing cartoonist of Brown and Hodges, appeared on the other side of town last week and slipped away, but will return later. Clemo and Clemo open in Cincinnati next week on the Fiske time. Chinese Walker is now connected with the Metropolitan booking agency at 107 Madison street, handling colored acts exclusively. Billy Williams, the original Frog man, has been slightly indoposed, but he is now retired from the stage and happy. He runs an automobile. The Original Rags, a parable singer, has been playing return dates all over the city. He is a man of experience and refinement, and knows the value of cordiality to 'other men of professional attainments, regardless of being familiarly acquainted. So he is another good example for young actors to pattern after. Emry Fiddler, of Fiddler and Shelton, has been in town for over a day. The team will jump to Salt Lake City and from thence to the Pacific coast enroute to Europe. Vernon Holden of Holden and Simmons is a familiar figure among the actors. The great La She is at the Pekin. I missed his act, but will see him later. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Deas and Harry and Mrs. Lawrence A. Deas and Harry following the "Chocolate Drops." News has spread the "Chocolate Drops" that Madam Anna Cook Pankey, the great singer, and her husband, Theodore Pankey, has arrived in town from the far western Pantheon circuit, where they made a great hit and were highly entertained socially. Lew Proctor, the Dixie boy, is looking for a partner. Does anybody want to go upon the stage? Miller and Bowen, in "Too Brave to Fight," have made their vaudeville debut somewhere in the city. Look for them soon on State street. People who desire to buy music without going down town can get it cheaper at Will Foster's music store, on State street, across from the Monogram, than to pay car fare. Mr. Lester A. Walton, the popular dramatic editor of the New York Age, has been extremely obliging to actors of late as far as space on that busy paper will permit, and we shall hear more about New York later. Charles Gilpin has returned from the south. It had been rumored he would not come back, but he did. Cliff Green and Dolly Stewart made quite a hit at the Monogram a week ago, mention of which I had overlooked. The regular summer season of colored vaudeville opened up along State street directly after the sunshine of All Fool's day. Election day was very wet, but there was a clear sky at night, and as all the attractions at the Pekin and the two picture houses near 31st street were good, a line up resulted after a kinkerous loophole had swallowed those who failed to register. Enough said of the polls and let us proceed with the drama. There were two headliner attractions at the Pekin this week, Murphy and Frances and Herbert's dogs. Bert Murphy, as a comedian, is something of an entertainer, fortified by original steps in buck dancing and acrobatic feats, which win hearty and generous approval, and his songs were original and extra good. Miss Frances is a very good soubret, whose comedy work is rather speedy. Her dancing, too, is nimble, and her department of a kind which creates mirth and fosters advancement. George Evers, a white black face comedian, was so original and entertaining that his act is worthy of mention. The Grand theater had a good bill and the Monogram had Gary and Bamboo, Bessie Brady, Harry La Marr and the Griffin sisters. Miss Brady is a slender little thing, whose countenance is saved by large expressive eyes and a wealth of lovely hair. Her singing is voiceless, but her dancing, in a little red gown, was shy, but chic, and she trotted off the stage like Aida Overton Walker. Lilly Gary and Bamboo were a disappointment, because they are clever and have no act. Twice within a month have I mentioned this sort of thing. Where many white actors have an act and no talent, the colored race presents talented people with no act, and with shabby clothes, and neither will do. Miss Gary is a talented soubret, an excellent song dancer and as fair as any white lady upon the stage. And for that reason a retaliating dialogue by Damboo was out of place and not effective. This boy should have wore short pants and played the part of an errand boy. In the pathway of art we must observe that still the good work goes out and nobody cares who goes under. So take care, especially young actors who think that education creates experience; I know it don't. And no man knows what experience is until he obtains it. The way to get it is to keep your mouth shut tight and keep your cars and eyes open. Now, mind. The stove is hot, the lid has been lifted, and all actors know that fire will burn. How savage! THE NORTH SIDE AND ITS SOCIETY. THE NORTH SIDE AND ITS SOCIETY. BY HENRY SLAUGHTER, REPORTER. The open meeting of the Young Men's Enterprise Club, which was held April 3d at Wayman Chapel, began at 4:15 o'clock with an opening hymn sung by Wayman Sunday Club choir. No. 1—Address by Mr. C. Adkins, president of the Y. M. E. Club. No. 2—Violin solo by Mr. John Evans of Y. M. E. C. No. 3—Address by Mrs. E. L. Davis, president of Phyllis Wheatley Women's Club. Subject: "What the Women's Clubs of America Are Doing." No. 4—Solo by Mr. P. C. Stevens. No. 5—Miss Eunice B. Hunter, president of the Young Girls' American Club. No. 6—Address by Mrs. H. G. White, agent for the Mound Bayou Oil Mill. No. 7—Mr. R. Gahallow of the Poerless Club. No. 8—Paper by Mr. J. Johnson. Subject: "An Appeal to Our Young Colored Men and Boys." Every number was rendered with great skill and best of talent. C. Adkins, president; A. Scott, vice president; W. Edwards, secretary; D. McGee, assistant secretary; E. Hunt, treasurer; W. Hughes, sergeant-at-arms. The Culture Club met at the residence of Mrs. G. W. Miller Tuesday April 5th. The club opened with the vice president, Miss A. Stevens, in the chair. The newly elected officers for the ensuing term were as follows: Mrs. F. Scott, president; Miss Stevenson, vice president; Mr. G. W. Ramsey, secretary; Mrs. G. W. Ramsey, treasurer; Mr. G. W. Miller, chaplain. In writing to the Defender write on In writing to the Defender write on one side of the paper only. Sunday Club program for the third Sunday in April: Remarks, Mr. Hayes; solo, Mr. Freeman; paper, Mr. Henry Shaughter; instrumental solo. Miss Curtis; paper, Mr. Stewart; solo. Miss Effie Jones; paper, Mr. Nelson. Miss Phoebe Jackson and Mr. Nolan paid a visit to the Herman Church Sunday evening. Mrs. George Miller is on the sick list. Miss Priscilla Askins is doing herself honor as organist for the club. The organist of the choir should play a sacred march, something that they can keep step with. Rev. H. E. Stewart is on his vacation in St. Paul, Minn. Miss Eva Redmond of 1437 street, was a guest of Mrs. G. W. Ramsey of 870 Orleans street. Rev. Cato preached an able and interesting sermon Sunday night at Wayman Chapel. The People's Sunday Club was entertained last Sunday by the Young Men's Enterprise Club. The club opened at 4:30. The president, Mr. G. W. Ramsey, dispensed with the business of the club and then turned the meeting over to the president of the Enterprise, Mr. Clarence Adkins. The young people did themselves honor. The violin and piano solo rendered by Mr. John Evans and Miss Lenora Curtis was beautifully rendered. Mr. Prather Stevens' solo was fine. The talk from the president of the Peerless Club was good. The club was largely attended by the young folks. We will say to the Young Men's Enterprise we highly appreciate the young men for their service. We say to them, come again. Don't forget the entertainment given by the People's Club on April 25th. Rev. Co'bert, pastor of Zion A. M. E. Church, will preach at Wayman Sunday afternoon, April 10th, quarterly meeting day. The Zion choirs will sing also, and it is expected that Way- man's choirs will sit up and take notice. The pastor: Dr. Stewart, is away on a short vacation, but will return in time for the general class, which will be held on Friday, April 8th. The quarterly love feast will be held on Monday night, April 11th. INFORMATION ON CENSUS .TAKING. Department of Commerce and Labor. Bureau of the Census, Washington. IMPORTANT POINTS ON THE U. S. CENSUS. This information is prepared for the use of persons who have opportunities of teaching others. It is urged that ministers and subjects will make frequent use of these in impressing people with the great importance of giving census, and in preparing them to give the results. 1. Thirteenth general census of the U. S. States will be taken beginning April 15 to be completed within the next thirty days. 2. Great importance of learning the health, their wealth, their education, their homes and their general progress. Deceased frequently do great harm. 3. United States is still primarily an industrial country, hence the importance of the farm schedule. 4. Crops and animal products desired are those for 1983, while property and land are those for 1984, and bees, are those on hand April 15, 1984. Possibility of error is greatest in the case of the farmer who moves on to his land. If the farmer crops on the farm the crops for 1985 from the farmer who preceded. He in turn ought to tell his land, 2 acres and over, under the personal control of the cultivated land which he cultivated in 1983. 5. Note definition of a farm—as the land, 2 acres and over, under the personal control of the cultivated land which he cultivated in 1983. 6. The advocacy of keeping farm records forensus purposes is one which will give me an entering wedge on the whole matter of the land. The advocacy of a campaign a beginning will be made toward inducing people to keep records of great economic importance to themselves. Important Questions Asked of ALL Persons. 1. What was your exact age at last birthday? 2. Each mother will report how many children she and her husband and how many of her children are living. 3. Each family will report, whether home is rented, and if owned, whether entirely or partially mortgaged. 4. In giving occupation he should, whether you are an employer, or an employee, or working on your own account without employing labor. 5. On the first two questions give valuable information regarding the health of the nation. Answers to the last two questions are an indication of the prosperity of the nation. Important Questions Asked of Farmers. Information reported will not be given to they have consented and will be treated as strictly complied. A farm, according to the census, includes all the land cultivated under the person land of the farmer. A map of the nation. A porch or yard less than three acres is not to be considered a farm, unless it comprises all the time of one person or produced $250 worth of produce in 1999. Land operated by any of the following classes constitutes a separate farm and is not to be counted with the owner's farm. 1. By shape hands or croppers. 2. By cash pointers or renters who pay an amount of labor or of form products. 2. By managers who receive wages or salary for their services as managers or overseers. Such farms are to be reported by the town or manager himself if possible. 1. How many acres in the farm? Total value. 2. How many acres of improved land in your farm? Improved land is land taller than or moreed, land now in pusty soil, land now allowed, lying fallow land in gardens, orchards, vineyards and nurseries, and land occupied by buildings. 3. What are the acres of timberland? 4. What is the value of all buildings on the farm? 5. What is the value of all the implements on the farm? 6. What is the value of each kind of live stock, including poultry and bees, on hand April 15, 1910? 7. What can relate to crops and animal products of 1909, and kept for the record immediately, and kept for the enumerator, who will call for them on or near April 15, 1910. Reprint to all questions must be concerning the farm on which the farmer is living April 15, 1910. 7. Give number of acres in. and quantity of each kind of each kind of crops harvested in 1999. 8. Give number and value of each kind of suit, sold, sold alive, or sturgeoned in 1509. 9. Give the number of calves, cows, male rams and plsgs born on the farm. In 1999 10. Give quantity produced and quantity sold in 1909 of milk, butter, cheese and the quantity sold of cream and butter fat. 11. Give the value of all corn raised in 1909. 12. Give the amount received from poultry sold in 1909. 13. Give the number of dozen and value of eggs produced in 1909. 14. Give number of dozen and value of eggs sold in 1909. DR. BROWN AND DR. PRINCE DRUG STORES CLOSED. WHY? The people about Armour and 35th are asking what's the matter with Dr. Brown's drug store; and to our surprise the doctor is asking the same question. It seems that Mr. Waters, a drug clerk, is the bump on the log. The doctor had intended moving his store to 2050 State street from Armour and 35th, and when a big van rolled up to the door, one of the men asked was this the drug store, and a man answered "Yes." "Well, we are going to move it." "Not to-day." "Why?" Well, because I won't let you." "Well, wait until Dr. Brown comes." "Yes," said the other van man. Round the corner the doctor pops. "Why don't you men get busy," said the doctor. "Why, this man won't let us." "Who are you, don't you know that this is my drug store?" "Well, it has been watered and the judge says it's his," and the doctor's colors fell. "Why. I have already paid $150 for my rent. The bailiff said, "Tell the judge that," and he left, looking for Mr. Waters, to get the pills out of the combination box he has placed them in. Hardly had our reporter gotten through with the above, when on passing 23d and State street, he saw on the Relief Pharmacy door so many bills that he thought the Pekin theater had moved. He looked a second time and then he drew near unto the door and he almost dropped. Why! Dr. Fisher is selling the Dr. Prince out at a sheriff's sale. Then our reporter hot on the doctor's trail. He alighted from a car, started for his office, which is above the store, but seeing a Defender reporter, turned short, grabbed the car before it could get a foot away and went on downtown and we have been unable to land the doctor to get further particulars than what the sale notices on the door stated. LEACH'S EXPRESS PHONES 2840 DOUGLAS LEACH'S STORAGE WAREHOUSE LEACH'S STORAGE WAREHOUSE BTOLLAU PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FURNITURE, HEATED PIANO ROOMS MONEY LOANED ON FURNITURE IN STORAGE Offers for the Winter Unique and Superb Roller Skate Program Every Night in the Week From 7 to 12 P. M., with the Following Variations: Skating from 7 to 10:30. Dancing from 10:30 to 12 every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night, with the best Orchestra Music. Cash Skate Prize Contest every Wednesday, Sunday and Monday night. Go where you wish to pay what you may, but the CHATEAU leads in real wholesome, health-giving theatre. Come away from the stuffy, tubercular so death-giving, cheap theatre and enjoy the invigorating, health-giving atmosphere of the CHATEAU. Admission One Dime, 10c. Leland Glants Baseball and Amusement Ass'n 7,000 Found Employment in 1909 out of The Star Employment Bureau 3223 STATE STREET PHONE 2411 DOUGLAS CHICAGO 7,000 Found Employ The Star Emp 3223 STAT PHONE 2411 DOUGLAS CLASSIFIED COLUMN. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Partner Wanted—1 have a good business proposition for a young man who has $25 to $50 and his services. Act quick. If interested address Defender office, J. H. B. BUSINESS FOR SALE Here is a good chance for the right man. J. T. Ponnell wants to sell his 7th and Dearborn street store for cash; good stock, fine fixtures and good trade. Unable to carry on his three stores, Cait n. n. and Dearborn street store and see him. WANTED WANTED—A FEMALE MODEL, COL- ed girl, with regular features and good figure, to pose about three hours, afternoons. Address X. Defender. FOR RENT. ONE UPRIGHT PIANO FOR RENT TO responsible party, $2.50 per mon. * Furnished Rooms. TO RENT—TWO LARGE, WELL LIGHTED furnished rooms; also two elegant dining rooms; bath room privileges; must be seen to be appreciated. 5216 State st. 2d flat. TO RENT—HOOMS FOR LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING; 2900 Walbush av., 2d flat; kitchen privileges; bath. FOR RENT—A NICELY PURNISHED room, reasonable. 3243 Forrest av. Mrs. Sims. TO RENT—PURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED large front room. 3749 Vinegues av. Phone 3100 Douglas. FOR RENT-A NICE LIGHT FRONT room. 3625 Carthay av. NICE FURNISHED ROOMS, WITH modern improvements, well lighted, 2751 Vincennes av. BEAUTIFUL WELL, LIGHTED FURNISHED room, steamer. 6028 Aberdeen av. ROM TO RENT—3249 WABASH av. 3d flat. FOR RENT—ROOMS. 3329 Vernon av. FOR RENT—ROOMS. FURNISHED ON infirmified. 3216 Rhodes av. 2T. 2662 Doug. 2-T FOR RENT—BEAUTIFUL ROOMS, with all modern improvements, at 3552 Forest av. 2d flat. LARGE FROOM ROOM FOR TWO GENTLEMEN; fine for students; all modern conveniences; hot and cold water the year round. 3215 Vernon av. FOR RENT—LARGE FROOM ROOM, all modern conveniences, for man and wife or two gentlemen. 3512 Calumet av. Phone 5669 Douglas. LARGE FIRST-CLASS ROOMS, FROOM and back, with private kitchen; modern improvements. 3525 Calumet Ave. BOYS OF HYDE PARK TO PLAY BALL The young boys of Hyde Park are getting up a baseball team this year, and are hoping to make a successful season. The boys are between 12 and 15 years of age. The young boys will meet next Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the residence of Master Harold Williams, 6430 Vincennes avenue. Signed. YOUNG BOYS' ATHLETIC CLUB. payment in 1909 out of Employment Bureau TE STREET CHICAGO BOWMAN'S HAIR POMADE The Rowan Hair Pondside is undoubtedly one of the best HAIR GROWERS ever manufactured. Anyone who will use only one jar will be thoroughly convinced that there never was a preparation put together that was so rapidly and beautiful. Hundreds of ladies are now becoming very much interested in this wonderful hair grower. Chicago has become so great we have found a place to put it in the following drug stores, for the convenience of the ladies: DRUG STORES THAT HANDLING THE BOWMAN H POMADE. THE BOWMAN H. POMADE Kingston Pharmacy, 149 51st st. Levitton Pharmacy, 168 47th st. Ditz, 444644 State st. E. Hiss, 3958 State State, 33th and State: Whaley Bros., 3704 State Rankin & White, 367 and State; H. J. Holthefer, 32d and State; W. K. Forsyth, 31st and State: Crown Pharmacy, 31st State: Stack, 29th and State: Standard Pharmacy, 31th and State: Relief Pharmacy, 2974 State Montgomery, 26th and State; C. J. Snyder, 2459 State; W. W. Klore, 2554 State; E. Von Hermann, 207 31st George Por- tection, 2704 Dearborn st. S. F. LaBastade, 2701 Dearborn st. S. F. LaBastade, 22d and Dearborn, Henry F. Phoma, cor. 29th and Dearborn. CENTRAL DRUG CO. Washington and State sts.; THE PUBLIC DRUG CO. 20 State st.; BUCK WATERER, State and Madison sts.; CONSUMER DRUG CO. State and Randolph sts.; BUCK & RAY- NER, Madison and La Salle sts. TO RENT. For Rent—3737 La Salle, 1st; 6 rooms, bath and gas; $17.00 3610 Dearborn st., 2d; 6 rooms, bath and gas; 22.00 29 E. 57th st., near Wahush, 1st; 22.00 547 E. 49th st., near Vincennes, 1st; 25.60 5 rooms and bath; 20.00 4810 Armour av., new frame cottage, bath and gas, hardwood floors; key next door south 20.00 3644 Armour av., frame cottage; 5 rooms 12.00 For Rent from May 1— 3719 Dearborn st., 1st and 2d; 6 rooms, bath and gas; 22.00 15 E. 57th st., 2d; 6 rooms, bath and gas 22.00 15 E. 42d st., near State; 6 rooms, toilet and gas 20.00 3910 Armour av., 1st and 2d; 5 rooms, bath and gas; 18.00 4111 Armour, 1st, south; 5 rooms, toilet and gas 16.00 4899 State st. 1st; 5 rooms, toilet and gas 3643 La Salle st. 1st; 4 rooms, 4010-2 Armour av. 4 rooms, n and year $3 and 4610 Armour av., brick cottage 7 rooms bath and gas. 20.00 3296 Armour av. front cottage 5 rooms, toilet and gas. 16.00 3296 Armour av. rear cottage 4 rooms and toilet. 10.00 3708 Armour av. front cottage: 5 rooms and toilet. 13 3737 La Snake st. rear brick: 4 rooms. 10 All this property will be put in in condition if it is no more than rent only to first class tenants. Cal complete printed list. Open over P. F. McCARTHY & CO. 220 E. 51st St., 3857 State 59 Clark S* arch for the benefit or's lp abroad. Mr. Gari appear as Frankie Glynn justice on the title. He showed has less lessons in dramatic acting. resident; phone 153 Harrison, 70 East 1st street; phone 1014 aklind—Mine G. Graham. All notices for club meetings must be paid for in advance. Short notices of 6 or 8 lines or less, 75 cents; 6 words to the line; longer, $1.50. No more room rent ads received over phone. Same must be paid for at time of receipt. Don't fail to hear Charles L. Reese, tenor soloist of Bethel Church, 30th and Dearborn streets, Monday, April 25, 1910, in his recital. Lillian Hunt, accompanist. A treat! Hear De Koven Thompson, Arthur Lewis, violinist, and Aceoplast Quartet in Charles L. Reese recital. The Bethel Choir Female Chorus will assist Charles L. Reese in his recital. Endore Fisher Locket, Directress. Mrs. G. W. White, 16 West 32d street, was divorced from her husband last week. Mrs. White has a restaurant at the above number. Miss Hazel Tootle, 2005 La Salle street, who left for Terre Haute, Ind., who graduated from Mohls College, returned to the city on Saturday. When seen by a reporter she said: "Home has no charms for me. Why there are no dancing schools on Friday evenings, and no auto rides atall, so I just beat it back to Chi." Mr. L. W. Haney, 3846 Dearborn street, who, while on his way to Mexico with a private party, got hurt in a wreck and had to be brought home, will soon be able, he said to a reporter, to begin on his regular run to California. Attorney Hartwell S. Greene, Gary, Ind., who has been in the city lecturing for Ed. Wright, left for his home on Thursday evening. Miss Inez Williams of 2002 Wabash avenue has returned home after a very enjoyable visit of three months with friends and relatives at Vicksburg, Miss. Mr. Chas. Johnson, brother of our champion, will leave for California next week. Mrs. Ethel Crenshaw of 2329 Veron avenue was called to Galesburg, IL, to attend the bedside of Mrs. Mary Graves. She will return this week. Mrs. Gertrude Jones has arrived in the city from Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Blanche Smith, ghost of Mrs. W. R. Carter, 2133 Wabash avenue, has been quite ill the past week. Mrs. L. Huggins of 3120 Wabash is on the sick list. Gurner, residing at 2937 Waveneue, is recovering slowly her return from the hospital. Mrs. Evelyn Lang Johnson and sis- Miss Edda Lang, of Evanston, are announced on the program at the hurch of the Atonement in Edge- ater last week. They rendered histling and cornet solos and were only applauded, giving several en- tails. Mr. Henry Taylor, St. Louis, ad- ance agent for Fisk Univ., is in the try arranging for the advance of the vice singers. Ms. Lena Huggins, Mrs. Blanche Smith, Mrs. Gertrude Jones, from Cleveland avenue. Mr. C. L. Smith of Elmhurst, Ill. paid a visit to the city this week. Wedding of M. Arnold and Mrs. Isa- belle Johnson. Carter's Carolines from eastern town will arrive, Sunday. Mrs. C. P. Vaughn of Moherly, Mo. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jennie Johnson, of 215 East 32d street, who is very ill at the above address from the result of an accident. Mr. C. H. Smith of Elmhurst, Ill. paid a visit to the city this week. Carter's Carolinans Concert Company will arrive in the city next Sunday from an eastern tour. Mrs. R. M. Outlaw, niece of Mrs. J. H. Carter, 2688 Armour avenue, returned to the city from Clarkesville, Tenn., where she buried her daughter, Robbie Mae, last month. After a pleasant trip of two weeks Mrs. L. A. Brown, 2961 Armour avenue, returned home from Milwaukee, where she had visited her parents. Woods Academy has been enlarged for the convenience of Lady Elliott Chelle, A. O. F., where they will hold their ball. Mine. M. Winchester, 3223 State street, leaves to-day for New York, where she will engineer a real estate deal. DEATHS OF THE WEEK Only Published in the Chicago Defender—No Other Has It— Our Own Idea. BY MAE COLEMAN. Geo. Smith, 1 day, 2550 Dechernst. st. April 4: Charlie Moore, 76 years, 5360 Armour, 75 years, 5350 35 years, 2145 La Salle st. April 4: Frank Lin Johnson, 64 years, 3645 La Salle st. April 4: Franklin Johnson, 64 years, 3645 Armour, 39 years, 11 E. 424 st. April 5: Samuel Chase, 42 years, 1628 State st. April 2: George Gray, 39 years, 1700 year at st. 4: Henry I. Kenton, 1 yrs, 2608 at st. March 31: Flor- ness, 54 years, 2608 Armour, 39 years, 1244 Jordan Crump, 68 years, 240 63d st. March 31: Chas. F. Bibb, 9 yrs, 2608 at st. March 31: Bessie Lisky, 34 yrs, 2608 Kennedy, 25 years, 1341 State st. ch 2: Bessie Lisky, 34 years, 3005 year at st. 3: John P. Plumbon, 65 3015 State st. March 2: Bessie Lisky, 34 years, 3015 year at st. 1: Cedar A. Adn. st. March ames Bunyon, 70 years, 4856 Dear- ness, 34 years, 4856 2655 La Salle st. March 39: Geo. Ulker, 58 years, 3413 Armour av. 9: Deborah White, 23 years, 424 st. no Christian character formity to Christ. The stick list column was inaugurated to help our readers save time in reading the paper and also the trouble of reading the whole personal column to find out this information. If you or your friends are sick or any society that advertises with us may send in such names to the editor of stick column on separate paper from that on which you write your personal. Mrs. Mamie Hayes, 5015 Dearborn street, who has been ill for a fortnight, is reported better. The report is reported to be quite sick at her home, 238 Swan street. Little Ernestine Bronson, 3157 Forrest avenue, has been quite ill at her home with coughs. Mrs. Lawrence, 3423 Wadsham avenue, is very sick at her home. Mrs. Ella Uhlhard, 2973 Wabash avenue, has been confined to her room for the past two weeks with a gripe. Mrs. Sallie M. Down interrupted an operation in the midst of the at. Post Graduate School during the week. She is doing nicely. Mrs. Lawnner, 2422 Wabash avenue, for three weeks has suffered dreadfully with pneumonia. Mrs. Solder, 2553 Armour avenue, for four weeks has suffered with lung damage, unable to sit up at any time. Mrs. Ellen N. B. Wright, 6448 Dresden avenue, for two weeks has suffered with gripe. She was doing nicely when she seen Mrs. Curtin, 2633 Vernon avenue, is confined to her room with tonsilitis. ELITE FACE CREAM. ELITE FACE CREAM. For Cleaning and Purifying the Skin There Is Nothing Like It Under the Sun. Its great affinity for all soaps and its power for taking up and neutralizing the harmful elements that exist in all soaps are unsurpassed by anything known to the chemical world. The alkali is taken up by some of the properties of the cream, forming a new compound called cream sopolate. This newly formed compound electrifies and purifies the skin; removing every trace of grease, paint, varnish, or any foreign elements, leaving the skin in perfect condition, pure and white. This makes possible the arterial circulation which brings the desired nutrition to the very outer layer of the skin. Rejuvenating the cellular elements and thereby bringing back the youthful appearance. Full directions on every bottle. Ask your drugist for THE ELITE FACE CREAM and take no other. E. J. HOWLESS & CO. 2019 Armour Ave. Phone Douglas 2081 Watch the Defender for our big ad. ADVANCE POPULATION SCHEDULE. sus-taking Methods Here. Each head of a family in this city will receive, a few days prior to April 15, the advance population census begins, and an advance population schedule will be maintained all the questions which appear in the official population schedule to be carried out by census takers. The families are to be filled in by the heads of families, or, in the case of families and the schedules will be taken up by the enumerators during the program of the actual enumeration. The Census Bureau is a complete innovation and an important advance in American census methods of obtaining the population data from the authorities it to prove of great practical and scientific value. It gives greater accuracy and completeness in the returns, as the heads of the families, who are generally the most selfless given sufficient opportunity in attitude or the enumeration to examine deliberation and to answer exactly the census questions the case usually that the head of the family was absent at work when the census was taken, and placed on other members of the family, frequently servants or children, or on neighbors none of whom can be closed. The advance schedule will also undoubtedly prove of great assistance to the other persons with enablement to perform their work in the area to speedily finish and arrequivably, and will lessen the time of cases involving repeated calls by them. The intention of the census authorities is to confirm the importance of the military method of population enumeration to certain of the large cities which, in the past, have contained the greater number of these services than in the number of the family. In the Communication to the Head of the family," printed on the back of each schedule, Census Director Durand states: In accordance with the act of Congress of the Commission, the number of the population of the United States will begin on April 15. An enumerator will call it your house, or apartment, for information concerning all persons belonging to your household. It is necessary that you should prepare the information for the study of theி nded. Therefore, the�it all the questions contained on this advance schedule for each member of your household and precise information should be given to the commenter when he calls. By the end of this year will not only aid greatly in the work of securing an accurate encryption of the population, but will probably give complete information to you. You do not do so, a great deal of your time will unavoidably be taken by the commenter in securing the information in your field. Since he may have to call "This schedule, as filled in by you, should be given to the enumerator when he calls. As he has been given detailed instructions, but not to put on this schedule, concerning the exact manner in which each question should be put on this schedule, concerning the purpose of making such additions or deletions for him to go over the answers with you or wilt some member of your family for the purpose of making such additions or deletions. All such additions and deletions should be made by the enumerator on this schedule or on his official schedule. All such additions and deletions should, whether filled in by you or not, should then, in all cases, be given to the enumerator to be forwarded to Washington, where the corrected information for all families in his district has been written. The President's proclamation on the schedule, that you cannot possibly be harmed in any way by giving information to the census, restricts the back page of the schedule in devoted to brief impressions to govern the head of the family in filling the schedule. A third section contains the text of the President's census proclamation. The word "family" for census purposes, has a somewhat different application. It means a group of persons living together in the same dwelling place. The persons constituting this group may or may not be related by ties or kinship, but if they are related in a household, they are considered as one family. & servant who sleeps in the house or on the premises is to be included with the members of the family for which he or she works. Again, a boarder or lodger is to be included with the members of the family with which he lodges, but a person who boards in one place and lodges or rooms at another will be returned as a member of the family at the place where he lodges or has been at the place. It is pointed out by the Census Bureau that two or more families may occupy the same dwelling house without living together. If they occupy separate portions of the dwelling house and their housekeeping is entirely separate, they are to be returned as separate families. All the occupants and employees of a hotel, boarder or house, or lodging for the house are to be included with the members of the family. But in an apartment or tenement house it is held that there will usually be as many families as there are separated, occupied apartments or taxements, even though use may be made of a common cafe or restaurant. The census family may likewise consist of a single person, a clerk in a store who regularly sleeps there is to be returned as a family and the store as his dwelling place. A NEW FIELD OF BUSINESS UNDER CULTIVATION. The Hamilton Electric Vacuum Cleaning Company. We have in our midst an enterprising, energetic and thorough business man in Mr. Hamilton, head of the Hamilton Electric Vacuum Cleaning Co. He has had many years of experience in his present line of work, hav M. ing worked at the business four years in New York and nine years in Philadelphia, Pa. He now operates six vacuums and employs twelve men at $3 a day. Hence you can readily conceive the fact that Mr. Hamilton is doing business. We are proud to call your attention to his large ad, in our paper, which appears on another page, and feel that you will be very well satisfied in patronizing Mr. Hamilton in his up-to-date method of cleaning. CLUBS AND SECRET SOCIETIES. Unique Temple, Lady Elks, meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Wabash av; Mrs. Muskie Kendrick, Fin. Seyy, 525 Grosse av. Court General Robert Elliott, No. 7855, Court of Appeals, No. 7855, second and fourth Month in each month at Old Fellows Hall, No. 5357 State Court, No. 5357 State Court, No. 5357 North Street, No. 5357 North Street, Financial Secretary, 3422 Dearborn street, phone Alpine 1810. CHICAGO LODGE, No. 48, I. B. P. O. Secretary, 3422 Dearborn street; W. F. Tayler, Financial Secretary, 3422 Dearborn street, phone Alpine 1810. CHICAGO LODGE, No. 48, I. B. P. O. Secretary, 3422 Dearborn street; H. W. Ithua, Secretary, 6420 Vincennes av; J. W. Ithua, Exhorted Elk, 2947 Calmau av. Graduate of Pope's College A. E. Photo by Peter J. Jones. MISS JUANITA TOLIVER. The above sketch is a true likeness of Miss Toliver as she appears to day. Two years ago her hair was only six inches long. Poso grew it; now let it grow yours. It will grow hair on bald heads and make hair straight. First treatment $1.50; afterward 50 cents. One box of Poso for 50 cents. Miss Toliver is a graduate of Mrs. C. M. Pope's College, St. Louis, Mo. All those who have lived in St. Louis, Mo., know the merits of Mrs. Pope's great discovery, and will readily call on Miss Toliver at 30 East 57th place, Flat K. Look for her big ad, next week. WHITE MEN SOLD VOTES IN SEC. OND WARD. Negroes Pledge Vote for Carter Harrison if Not Given Representation Everywhere in the Second Ward vote buying was rife, even the white man sold his vote in order to get a few dollars. Had colored men done so the world would have howled. The Black Belt was not bought as easily as some of the political bosses thought, and for once the Negroes fooled the politicians. They see the importance of getting better recognition than a cigar and $3 per day for one day in the year when the Italians and other races get work the year round. Mr. Ed. H. Wright, when interviewed by a reporter, said: "I am proud of the way my fellow countrymen rallied to my support, and I have nothing to fear. Those who voted against me were in such a position that they could not help themselves, and I don't blame them one bit." and don't blame them one bit. We are all sorry Mr. J. H. Montgomery did not get through, but the white men in the east end got a $5,000 melon to split, it is said, and poor John was sacrificed. Even for that he ran well, and ran higher than any Democrat ever ran in the war. There is nothing to say as to the future, other than the colored men, combined with the wcmen, mean to have recognition on the ticket of the Republican party, and if they don't get it, they are going to vote for Carter H. Harrison for mayor. Remember Tom Allen's sign; it hangs on the moon, a cowbell, used by the political ladies. Mr. Wright hopes to be in the field in September and again in the spring, until the colored people get just dues. The watchword from now on is, "Fight Wright" until death. THE GIRLS IN THE UNDERTAKER'S WAGON WERE ALL The officers of the Amercene Club write the Defender and explains that their club, is not responsible for acts of the individual members of the club, and therefore want it understood from now on. Still our reporters were more than pleased to know that the young ladies who had a few blocks' joy ride in a distress wagon were live ones instead of dead ones is quite gratifying to all their friends, and we are sure no one would censor them for the innocent pasttime. So weep no more, young ladies. Weep no more is right, for you will ride no more in the undertaker's "go" until you are truly ready for the other shore. DR. E. S. MILLER Demonstrates to Physicians' Club How to Carve a Leg Without Pain. The Physicians, Pharmacists and Dentists Club held their meeting at the Dumas Hotel April 4th. A fine lunch was partaken of and an excellent program pulled off. It is the intention of this club to have a monthly luncheon. This association has recently been incorporated. A public health meeting under the auspices of the Physicians, Pharmacists and Dentists Club of Chicago was held at St. John's A. M. E. Church, 62d and Elizabeth streets, on Sunday, April 3d. The program consisted of an address by Dr. E. S. Miller, a paper by William F. Tyler, the Englewood physician. A special program had been provided for the occasion, and there was a good crowd present, who entered heartily into the exercises. MRS. ELNORA FRANKLIN Passes Barber Examination by State-Wins Praise. Mrs. Elnora Franklin. 2119 State street, who for three years ran a bar her shop at the above number, on Monday received a two-foot letter from the State informing her that she was wanted at once or by the 6th inst. to take the State's examination to show whether or not she could be trusted with a razor. Promptly at 2:30 on hand, half hour ahead of time. When she was called in the board gave her an African-Hebrew hair to cut, which she did in his order; then a shampoo and a fellow with wire beard to shave, all of which she successfully did and was congratulated by Mr. E. F. Wiegel. Not only was she congratulated, but she was offered a position as secretary at $5 a day, but her little shop does better than that and she had to decline the State's offer. Mrs. Franklin is a Moler graduate and when seen by a reporter for the Defender she spoke highly of her school and says if the ladies who are taking up professions will learn them thoroughly there is no reason why they should not succeed in business. MAJ. JAMES A. WARREN GIVES STAG PARTY. Maj. J. A. Warren, 3421 Dearborn street, was naturally a scene of regal splendor on Tuesday evening. The major is in command of the 12th regiment of Patriarchs of Illinois, G. N. O. of F. F., and when the men in the beautifully electric-lighted room and the "golden" buttons on the uniform began to move about the spacious parlor it looked as if the Czar of Russia had called his generals in to celebrate some state function. But this was not the case here. Major Warren wanted to do honor to Col. Robt. Rateliffe's staff and to tell the truth he did, for the boys on leaving were heard to say, "Wasn't that music fine? But say, how about those laborers: say but that was some more salad and say it too bad there were no ladies." Not even the major's wife was on hand. The major said, "I said this was to be a stag and I meant." But the boys were all well pleased, so much so that six were late to work the next day. REPORT OF THE CHICAGO AMATEUR MISTREL CLUB. RECEIPTS Sale of tickets ..... $295.50 Souvenir programs ..... 9.25 Gentlemen's cost room ..... 10.25 Expenses ..... $110.00 Amount presented to the Old Folks' Home ..... 211.00 Receipts from punch bowl..... 27.00 Receipts from ladies' coat room 12.00 Grand total receipts for the home ..... $250.00 The privilege of the punch bowl and the ladies' coat room was given to the Woman's Aid Society and the Woman's Volunteer Workers, respectively. Both of these organizations work exclusively for the Old Folks' Home. The members of the Chicago Amateur Minstrel Club wish to thank the public, the press and all who helped to make the affair one grand success. D. R. LAWRENCE, President. I. H. DUNLAP, Treasurer. W. G. CAROLL, Secretary. To Continue Husband's Business. Mrs. King of 8604 State street threw up her hands and said to a reporter of the Defender, no more partners for me, and I wish you would make an announcement in my paper to the public that Mr. Ed M. Blackwell is no more a partner of mine and that from now Mrs. Frank W. King. on Mrs. King will personally conduct her own funerals. She has been successful in securing the services of Mr. Frank S. Reed, a licensed undertaker and embalmer, a graduate of Barnes institute of Anatomy and Sanitary Science; also a post-graduate. His early training was received in Mobile, Ala., at Broad street Academy. Mr. Reed is h S. S. teacher in Quinn Chapel for some time, and while he hates Mr. Frank S. Reed, Embalmer. to leave the West Side, where he has been living for several years, he feels he can better attend his duties. Mrs. King has acted wisely in securing Mr. Reed's services and it looks now that she will get off in great shape. We trust that her former friends and acquaintances will rally to her and give this worthy woman the support that is due her. Mr. Reed holds licenses for both the city and State. CONFIRMATION AT ST. THOMAST OHURCH. Eighty Members in Class The confirmation services Sunday morning at St. Thomas' Church was by cards only, and the church was filled to its seating capacity. The precision with which the entire service was conducted was excellence in itself. The moment you entered the doors of the auditorium of the church you seemed to realize an atmosphere of solemnity. The confirmation class numbered eighty. As usual Bishop Anderson gave a fine lesson to all present. 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Don't become serious over things meant for jokes, and you will be happy all your days. So cheer up, smile, and we will smile with you and feel kindly to all people. Vernon Avenue "Fannie" is. The author of "The Guy With the Grin" is. The young lady is who has daily dreams of J. N. L. E. is correct. The King is looking fine since his sickness. Oh you beacateurs. The young lady is who is jealous of M. T. E. K. is so muggy. Is just wild over his "Gladys." 5S22 Wabash is right. Overright, too. The 57th street milliner has some more purse so as to carry her tools in. The King says that he has not met Miss P. M. S., of 53th and Dearborn. L. M. W. s who is still captain of the famous Dearborn Free Lunch Guards. The young doll is who goes calling in that swell automobile. Some class to her. The doll is who likes the old men better than the young men. Phinkey is the the doll. The young lady is who says she could forgive upon J. N.'s sweet face, H. S. is correct. The young lady is who says she would leave her happy home for M. T. E. K. is correct. The doll is who makes her own "heavy- CLASSIFIED COLUMN. WANTED—VOLUNTEERS FOR CHORI Young ladies and gentlemen over 16 years of age; good opportunity for volunteering. Apply Quinn Chapel saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 o'clock p. m., 21st street entrance. Mrs. M. B. Anderson, musical director. BOY WANTED—TO LEARN THE TAILOR's trade at Stein's, 41 State st. WANTED—MANICURIST; ONE WHO can do plain hair dressing. Apply at 229 E. 47th st. BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR SALE. TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSE, NO. 600 E. 42d st.; $ rooms and bath, new furniture; lot 23x118. Price $3,750; terms or $3,600 cash. A bargain. Owner, H. G. Schmutz, at 129 N. Union st., or to Chicago Defender, Mr. Abbott. Beautiful steam heated flat with all modern improvements, hardwood floors throughout. 6146 St. Lawrence avenue. FOR RENT—FURNISHED DINING room and kitchen in Hotel Washington, 3252 Wabash av. Call any time or phone 3151 Douglas. FOR RENT—ONE LARGE UNFURNISHED front alcove room, with furnace heat, running water. 3269 Prairie av. Mrs. C. Porter. MR. G. W. WILLIAMS HAS NEATLY furnished rooms to rent; gentleman preferred. 3117 Wabash av. Chicago, Ill. FOR RENT—CHOICE OF THREE LOVELY rooms, furnished or unfurnished. 3329 Vernon av. FOR RENT—TWO ROOMS, LARGE AND small, furnished; steam heat. 3133 Wabash av., top flat. BEAUTIFUL 3-ROOM FLAT, ALL MODERN improvements. 3524 Calumet av. Phone Douglas 1849. TWO ROOMS, FURNISHED, FOR MAN and wife or single gentleman, with kitchen privileges, at 3608 Prairie av. 2d flat. Phone Douglas 1817. LARGE FIRST-CLASS ROOMS, FRONT and back, with private kitchen: modern improvements. 3525 Calmet Ave. Only 150 Copies Printed—Some Facsimiles of Rare Old Prints. A book which cost more than $6,000 to produce will be published next week. The edition will consist of only 150 copies and nearly every one of them has been subscribed for by private individuals or the trade. Each copy will cost $40. It is a book which will become rare from the very date of publication. The volume is called "The Central Criminal Court of London," and it is issued by Messrs. Eyre & Spottswoode WHAT IS MECHANO THERAPY is the art of drugs. It is similar to Osteopathy up-to-date method of treating disease as Nature heals, in accordance with Therapist is a drugless physician scientific combinations of air, water motion. He is skilled in compelling ING, with its own force, in eliminating blood, rather than with the usual Hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. DR. COV Phone 3151 Douglas 3252 WHAT IS MECHANO-THERAPY? MECHANO THERAPY is the art or science of treating diseases without drugs. It is similar to Ostecopathy, but far superior, being the latest up-to-date method of treating diseases by the Natural Method. It heals as Nature heals, in accordance with Nature's laws. The Mechano- Therapist is a drugless physician. His medicines are not drugs, but scientific combinations of air, water and food, circumstances, idea and motion. He is skilled in compelling the body to DO IT'S OWN HEALING, with its own force, in eliminating through the circulation of the blood, rather than with the usual drugs of the old school practitioner. Vernon Avenue "Fannie" Is BOY WANTED. Furnished Rooms. e" hats. Oh, you Vincennes avenue T. B. S. milliner. The doll is who is not going to take any more evening hair hats. Oh, you sore throat and headaches. The young lady is who says E. B. and W. C. and H. U. look good to her. E. L. K. of 36th and State, is right. The boys are who are still waiting for King W. E. S. to tell the public who are those famous unknown beaters. The cute little doll is of 57th and Grove who says she has a new hat from the Grand Theater. Oh, you big hat! The young lady is who fell purposefully Sunday night in order that G. C. might pick her up. E. P. is decidedly correct. The young lady is who says M. T. has sworn itself to help G. C. is posed serumptuously correct. M. T. take heed. It is who said that a certain young man was her brother and then introduced him as her cousin. G. A. did all of that. The Defender reporter is who called up a certain young lady, expecting to have (handed over the phone) a glass of eggnog. The Wells-Fargo Express Co.'s clerk is who says (since he has been working) that work agrees with him, and he is guilty. Who can be mistaken in people of five years back, but you wouldn't have cared, so long as it wasn't over a doll. Mr. Z. K. is he. Invited a certain doll to go to dancing school and then was told the doll was going with another gentleman when he went to court to report that M. P. kindly keep your engagements straight hereafter. The P. O. dude is who called around on 37th street, but refused "appreciate cordial" because he thought it might interfere with his P. O. scheme. Just think, he won't be able to touch anything in the line of "cordials" for one month. He says, "Business first." to commemorate the opening of the present court by the king. A Pittsburgburg Gazette-Times letter says: It deals with the history of the court and of Newgate, the Fleet and other jails. It is not merely a record of the central criminal court, but a history of the crime, roguery, law and justice in London from a distant period to the present day. The author is W. Eden Hooper, who is already famous as the producer of sumptuous editions de luxe. The illustrations are exact fac similes of rare old prints by artists of all periods. They were specially photographed at the British museum. Some of the plates cost $200 each to produce. There are fifty in all, in seven different processes, including etching, colotype in colors and photogravure. FOR SALE—DECIDED BARGAINS. Three Plates—Near 61st st. "L" station; 3-story stone front, 6, 7 and 7 rooms and baths; hardwood finish throughout; steam heat; $1,050. Price $7,500. L" station; $630 and Cottage Grove L" station; 5-story front, 5 and 6 rooms and baths; oak throughout. Price $7,700. Steam heat. Two Flats—Near "L" and Ogden Park, NEW 5 and 6 rooms and baths; hardwood throughout; modern and up-to-date in every respect. Price $5,300; mortgage $4,300; $1,000 for equity. COTTAGES. 6823 Elizabeth st.; just completed; contains 5 rooms, oak finish throughout; large colonial porch. Price $2,200; $500 cash, balance same as rent. 4816 Armour av.; just completed; contain room with oak throughout, colonial porch extending to entire front. Price $2,200; $500 cash, balance same as rent. P. F. McCARTHY & CO., State and thirty-ninth Streets. FOR RENT. 237 37th st., 7-room residence, furnace heat, modern $30.00 3038 Wabash av., 4 rooms, 2d flat, modern 20.00 3147 Wabash av., 7 rooms, 1st flat, heat, modern 27.50 2009 State st., 5 rooms, 2d flat front, modern 25.00 153 38th st., 4 rooms, rear, hot water, toilet and bath 12.00 2437 Armour av., 5 rooms, 1st flat. 13.00 3341 Vernon av., 3-room residence, modern 45.00 2424 Wabash av., 6 rooms, heat, modern 30.00 4828 Langley av., 6 rooms, 1st flat, furnace heat, modern 22.00 3217 State st., 4 rooms, 2d floor, rear 14.00 235 37th st., 7-room residence, furnace heat, modern 30.00 4858 5th av., 4 rooms, 2d flat, rear 6.00 641 Bowen av., 10-room residence, modern 35.00 3503 Wentworth av., store, steam heat. 20.00 3740 Wabash av. 4 rooms, 2d flat, rear, modern. 16.00 Jessie Blingu, Banker, 36th Place and State Street. ANO-THERAPY? For science of treating diseases without but far superior, being the latest by the Natural Method. It heals with Nature's laws. 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If your drudge is on local dead skin, package it you with the genuine, we will send you. We pay postage and express charges to all points in Order. All orders shipped promptly on receipt of pristine Order. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FURNITURE, HEATED PIANO ROOMS MONEY LOANED ON FURNITURE IN STORAGE Offers for the Winter Unique and Superb Roller Skate Progr Night in the Week From 7 to 12 P. M., with the Following Var Skating from 7 to 10:30. Dancing from 10:30 to 12 every 2 Friday and Saturday night, with the best Orchestra Music. Cas Prize Contest every Wednesday, Sunday and Monday night. G you will, pay what you may, but the CHATEAU leads in real wh health-giving entertainment. Come away from the stuffy, tuber death-giving, cheap theatre and enjoy the invigorating, health-g mosphere of the CHATEAU. Admission One Dime, 10c. Leland Giants Baseball and Amusemen J. N. WASHINGTON MRS. J. N. WASHINGTON Hotel Washington First-Class Service for First- Bellman to A PHONE DU 3252 Wabash Avenue, CHI Phones-Aldine 2445, Residence Douglas 5 CHAS. S. JACKSON FUNERAL DIRECTOR Calls Promptly Answered 3249 8stat Things People PAYS paper are th u want to se Good Thing ...to Good People ALWAYS PAYS The readers of this paper are good people; do you want to them good things? MARTIN ORRE Meat Market Good Things ...to Good People ALWAYS PAYS The readers of this paper are the good people; do you want to sell them good things? orlees the lowest 9 FOR HOT r good- 3514 State Street, Epicures and Connoisseurs Advertising My goods are fresh and Chicago. SPECIAL P and RESTAURANT to any part of the c Phone PERSONALS. ```markdown ``` Dr. Annie Cooper arrived in Chicago last Wednesday over the 20th Century limited, and walked right into one of our reporters.' She said: "I Iked Boston, but oh, you Chicago." In making my rounds at the Chateau Rink last Sunday night to add to my pleasure I found many visitors and strangers among the vast crowd, and I am convinced that it is the best conducted place in the city. Miss Octavia C. Hudson, stenographer and typewriter, 2000% State street, with W. N. Marshall & Co., Real Estate. Hours: 8:30 n. m. to 12 m.; 4 to 6 p. m. Work called for events by appointment. Phone Douglas 1627. Miss M. R. McFarland, our fashionable milliner, was slightly ill this week. The First Regiment, K. of P., Band is still drawing large crowds at the Leland Giants' Skating Rink with their latest dancing music. 1 Despite the inclement weather of last Monday night the choir of Oliver Baptist church rendered an excellent program to a large and an appreciative audience, the proceeds of which will go towards the great rally of the fifth Sunday of January, 1910. The Choral Study Club will meet on days from 3 to 5 o'clock, instead uesdays. Onette Jackson, sister of Carter, 3133 Wabash ave. has been ill the past week, valescent. a Pauline Wright, of 3329 enue, has returned home a visit of two weeks with n Evanston. es Meadows was called from with the Virginia Warblers company to attend the beds mother, who is seriously ill ville, N. C. Douglas Dancing Academy meets every Friday evening sone Temple, 3956 State is the finest in the city only its cream attend. Wilson's tr. Fellows and Sister Ruths and their event of the season, a entertainment given by the agricultural Lodge, No. 4230, G. U. O. of O. 14 Saturday night, Jan. 22d, at the Chateau Rink, 5324 State street; the features, roller skating contests and hurdle races. The many friends of Miss L. Jordon, 3014 Dearborn street, will regret to hear of her illness. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs. Robert H. Jones, 3341 Forest avenue, left the city on a three weeks tour of the south and east, visiting her sick son at the Naval Hospital, at Norfolk, Va, and friends in Charlottesville Va, Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Buffalo. 1. Call on us first and examine our line of hair goods, and if our prices do not appeal to you as fair and reasonable as others, look no further, for no where in Chengo can you do as well. Mme. Wallace, 3217 State street. A fine picture show will be given the Chateau Rink immediately after a grand march next Saturday evening, Jan. 22d. Come and witness the and march. Mr. Joe White, brother of the famous business White brothers, of which one is of Rankins & White, has ad a beautiful billiard parlor on Saturday. It can be truthfully that it is the finest appointed on south Side. Kentucky Lonf Co. has em- two high school graduates 's in stores. Albreta Moore Smith will speak the Literary and Historical day afternoon, January 23, at Subject: "Some Neighbors." Everybody welcome. mrs. W. B. Macon, og 506 West 9th street, entertained at luncheon at Friday in honor of Mrs. D. W. Woyer, of San Jose, California. After uncheon the ladies visited the Old folks' Home. Mrs. Boyer is vice-resident of California Federation of women's Clubs. I teach the trade complete—hair washing, manicuring, facial massage, etc. Call and see me. 29 express street; phone 153 Harrison. 3 East 47th street; phone 1914 land—Mme. G. Graham. O. Outley and Mr. O. Tucker, of the best known fast skaters of Island Giants' Skating Rink, will between themselves next Saturday who is the fastest skater inest of one mile. The boys have baling for several days and will make a new record, so come t Saturday night and watch the circle the rink at a rapid clip. Kentucky Lonf can be hind reputable grocery stores, as at 19 W. 35th street. urple Furguson, of 5615 Waukee, entertained last Friday at whist, in honor of Miss one, of Boston, Mass., who of Mrs. Geo. W. Moore. t. The first prize was s. F. Green. Mrs. m. led off the hooby, b to the guest of skates for the first time at the entertainment to be given for the benefit of the lodge. Those wishing some real old time sport and a heavy laugh should not miss this affair. The Eighth Regiment reception and bull for the benefit of the new armory, which is to be erected at 39th street and Wabash avenue, will be given Feb. 14, 1910, at Seventh Regiment armory, 33d and Wentworth avenue. Be sure to be on hand and dance with the boys. Miss Willomena Burton, 3602 Dearborn street, who took suddenly last week, is slowly recovering. Mrs. F. B. Hughes, 3807 Wabash avenue, who has been severely ill during the winter, is much improved and will be out in a few days. Wanted—Twenty agents for Chicago to introduce a new article just out, used in every house. All you have to do is to show them. One agent cleared $18 in one day. Edward Felix, 52 West 304th street, Chicago. Registered recently at Hotel Washington: Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Jones and Mr. George M. Petersen. See that your lodge meeting nights are placed in the Defender, like the Foresters and Daughter Elks, under Secret Societies. For a jolly good time visit the Chateau Rink next Saturday night, the 22d, and witness the acrobatic skate stunt by Brothers J. C. Elliott, B. P. Moseley and Thos. Lainer of Englewood Lodge, No. 4230, G. U. of O. P. The Ways and Means Society of Grace Presbyterian Church will meet Monday, Jan. 24th, at 3109 Prairie avenue, the home of Mrs. Lambert. All are invited. 1910—Rhen—1910 New Citizens' Directory. A Directory of Colored Citizens, price $1.50. For sale at Funkner's, 3140 State street, or H. W. Rhen, 6430 Vincennes avenue, Chicago, IL. Mrs. B. F. Moseley, on Friday, Jan. 21st, at her home, 624$ Sangannon street, entertained at lyncheon Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett and Mrs. Ada Overton Walker, the leading Negro actress of Cole Johnson's Red Moon Company, which closes a week's engagement at the National to-night. Any article sent into this office signed "A Subscriber" will be thrown out, as there is no such person on our books. Sign your name, and if you don't want it mentioned we are kind enough to respect your wants. Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams gave a forceful lecture on last Sunday afternoon at Bethesda Standard Literary, which was highly enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Yarbrough, piano and mandolin, and Mr. W. H. Washington, cello, trio, was also a hit. Miss Hazel Lawson's solo at the Bethesda Standard on last Sunday was the hit. It is said she made D on the second staff "alk." Mr. Casper Holstin, of New York, stopped off for a few days to visit Mr. Chas. S. Jackson, undertaker, a lifelong friend. He is en route for a few months' stay at Hot Springs, Ark. Those stopping at the Hotel Washington are: Attorney and Mrs. Ed H. Morris, city; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, city; Mr. Clark, of 6510 St. Lawrence avenue, City. Mrs. L. E. McFarland was seen for the first time this season on the outside. She was seen to enter Powers' Theater on Thursday evening. Mrs. John Peeples, 3606 Wabash avenue, entertained Mrs. A. G. Burdette and Mrs. Wm. Tate, of Milwaukee, and Mrs. A. Robinson, Kansas City, Mo., at luncheon. Present were Blaylock, Mrs. Lewis, and several others. The tables were beautifully decorated in pink and white. Miss Carrie M. Vairin, Owensboro, Ky., is the guest of Mrs. S. S. Hudson, 4040 Armour avenue, her college mate at Walden University. Miss Vairin graduated with high honors. The Pekin Trio, headed by Dr. Arnold, has embarked into vaudeville, and if the Clipper gives the right dope, they are the goods. Read the want nd. columns; there are some good bargains. Prof. William W. Cook, Superintendent of Construction in the United States Treasury Department, and classmate of Dr. Wm. H. Marshall, is in the city to attend the Superintendents and Inspectors' Convention at the post office. The Dumas Hotel will be his headquarters. Miss Birdie Stephens, who was taken suddenly ill at the home of a friend, has recovered and has returned home. Read Mildred Miller's article next week on the Black Wench. Mr. Will Jones, 35th and Cottage Grove avenue, who has been ill for eight months, is fast recovering. His aunt from Kentucky came to be with him over the winter. She is looking herself and hopes to see Chicago before returning home. The double wedding at Institutional Church, on Thursday evening, was quite a success. Mr. Leroy Harper to Miss Irene Samuels, dwarfs, and Miss Mertil Morgan to Mr. McCarthy, Washington. Miss Victoria Hayes officiated the plano, Miss Alger Porter song, Promise Me," and Miss Josephine he recited "The White Rose." The ses who were married all promised work for their husbands. It happen to be a Tom Thumb double wedding. [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a necklace, looking slightly to the side.] DR. GOVEY HOOD, M. T., MECHANO-THERAPY. MECHANO-THERAPY. Drugless and Bloodless Surgery—Read His Ad. in this Issue Elsewhere. CONTRACTOR LEWIS TAKES EXCEPTIONS TO TOASTMASTER. On last Tuesday evening, at a dinner given by the Colored Men's Commercial Association at the Pekin Inn, I was very much surprised to hear the toastmaster and one of the most prominent men present, when introducing the different business men, say that a contractor did not need to be an educated man. Aside from the fact that he was not requested to express his opinion as to how much education any man should have, it showed conclusively that he did not know as much as he might know concerning the matter. assailant so efficaciously across its face with its sharp claws that it retired a quickly as it came. After an interval the old fox, advancing slowly and carefully, made its attack; the result was the same, the cat, spitting and hissing, struck out hard, and the fox retired discomfited. A minute afterward it again sprang forward, but this time the cat go much the best of it and was left in peace.—London Globe. Their Difference. "They appear to have a difference between them." "Yes. She says he slighten her a last night's dance." In the course of his remarks he mentioned that he knew a very illiterate man who could look at a building and tell the cost, and the amount of material in it. Well! Blind Tom could play the most difficult music without looking at it at all. Shall my daughter give up her music lessons on that account? During the days of slavery nearly all the slaves could look at the heavens and tell whether the weather would be fair or foul, and could tell [Name] the hour of the day by the shadows on the ground, and they could neither read nor write; now shall the great astronomers and scientists close their books and cease their studies? The most ignorant shaves knew the healing roots and herbs, shall the greatest medical schools of the land close their doors? I do not regret one minute that I spent in college, and I am studying still as all men are doing who do not intend to be a bump on a log. I am truly glad that neither of my five sons heard the gentleman's remarks, as being young, they might have been influenced, and the ideas that I am trying so hard to instill into their youthful mind might have taken wings. During the holidays I asked my 11-year-old son how many bricks there were in our barn and about how much it would cost to build it. After looking it over he gave the answers which I found to be fifty more bricks than were in the barn, and twelve dollars less than it took to build it. He was very much elated over having come near the correct answer, and wanted to go right away and have printed his business cards and letter heads and set up as a contractor. I of course explained to him how far he was from the goal and what a small part the knowledge of the number of bricks played in the requirements for a contractor. But after listening to the gentleman on Tuesday evening, it occurred to me that some men, after all, are only boys grown tall. CHAS. R. LEWIS. In a recent number of a German sporting paper, a forester describes a scene which he witnessed in a clearing in the forest. He came one afternoon upon a big black cat, occupied apparently in the pursuit of mice, and from the shelter of a tree he watched its movements through a field glass. After a few minutes an old fox made its appearance. Slinking slowly forward toward the cat, it lay down within a few steps of it, ready to spring. The cat had observed its enemy, but beyond keeping a sharp lookout on its movements it made no sign. Shortly a young fox joined the old one, and almost immediately bounded at the cat, which sprang aside and struck its CHAS. R. LEWIS. Cat and Fox Meet. assailunt so efficiously across its face with its sharp claws that it retired as quickly as it came. After an interval the old fox, advancing slowly and carefully, made its attack; the result was the same, the cat, spitting and hissing, struck out hard, and the fox retired discomfited. A minute afterward it again sprang forward, but this time the cat got much the best of it and was left in peace.—London Globe. "They appear to have a difference between them." "Yes. She says he slighted her at last night's dance." "Oh, then it's only a slight difference, after all." We don't know what the standard is in other towns, but in Atchison no woman is old so long as she can beat the fire engine in running to a fire. Explains His Attitude as to the "Rambler" Column. My Dear Mr. Editor—I will appreciate it if you will give the following space in your paper. I cannot give any reason, other than my being socially identified with your paper, for some of my (envious would-be friends) giving me credit of being the author of the (knock) on the Charity ball, which appeared in the "Kambler Column" of your paper of last week's issue. If the charge was pertaining to any other cause, I would ignore it, as I rate absolutely nothing about individual or public criticism; and you may rest assured, when I have an occasion to criticize anybody or thing, I will do so over my signature. The "Kambler" column to me, is like an anon, mous better, therefore, the editor, author or whoever he might be, in the future, confer a favor on me by leaving my name out of it, let it be complimentary or otherwise. The appearance of the Eighth Regiment officers in uniform, in my opinion, added dignity to the affair. The playing of the Eighth Regiment hand could not have been improved on. I make this public explanation simply on the worthiness of the Charity ball, and not to smooth over anything, as I am not socially, politically or otherwise obligated to these would-be friends. CLUBS AND SECRET SOCIETIES. Unique Temple, Lady Elke, meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Mrs. Jennie Lacey, Daughter Ruter, Alfred Stratford, Secretary, 3120 Wash. nw. Court General Robert Elliott. No. 7855. Ancient Order of Foresters, meets every second and fourth Monday in each month. I. F. Smith Follows Hall, 3337 State street. L. F. Smith Follows Hall, 3337 State street. Dearborn st. Phone Aldine 2113. P. W. Taylor, Recordering Secretary, 3422 Dearborn st. Phone Aldine 1810. TOWN OF LAKE WOMAN'S CLUB. meets first and third Monday of each month. CHICAGO LODGE, NO. 43, I. B. P. O. E. of W.—Meets the 1st and 3rd Friday at Hutel's st. 2712 state st. H. W. Secretary, 4430 Vincennes av. J. W. Johnson, Exalted Keeper, 2947 Calumet av. OPEN FOR BUSINESS STATE UNION OFFICE BUILT JESSIE ROWA BANK General Banking. Safe De Vault $3 and Upward. 39 on Deposit Saving Acc Mortgage Loans, Real E Renting. Phone Doug. Their Difference. MR. AVENDORPH JULIUS N. AVENDORPH. JOLLY JOKER Mrs. Henpeck—Who were the three wise men, Job? Mr. Henpeck—Bachelors.—Life. "My brother broke his leg yesterday." "Accidentally?" "We presume so. He had nobody to spite."—Kansas City Journal. "Here's a picture that my aunt painted," said Mrs. Keephouse, showing a visitor through the flat. "It's a pretty frame, though."—Newark News. Sapleigh—The doctor says there's something the matter with my head. Sharp—You surely didn't pay a doctor to tell you that!—Boston Transcript. "This advertisement savors of pessimism." "What's that?" "Gentleman offers to exchange a Christmas present for something useful."—Kansas City Journal. Bill—I see a man is trying to drift across the Arctic Circle. Where do you suppose he'll bring up? Jill—Oh, on the lecture platform, probably.—Yonkers Statesman. "Would you marry a woman who had been divorced?" "Well, I don't know. A good deal would depend on what she had been doing with her almamy.—Chicago Record-Herald. He—So your husband has given up smoking? It requires a pretty strong will to accomplish that. She—Well, I'd have you understand that I have a strong will.—New Zealand Free Lance. The Conversationalist (to well-known authoress)—I am so delighted to meet you—it was only the other day—I saw something of yours—about something or other—in some paper!—Sketch. "Did you have any assistance when you made your appearance as a singer?" "Yes," answered the amateur soloist. "There was a policeman keeping order in the gallery."—Washington Star. The Lady Fure—You can not cheat me, my man. I haven't ridden in cabs for twenty-five years for nothing. The Cabby—Haven't you, mum? Well, you've done your best.—New Zealand Free Lance. "I was nearly killed yesterday." "What happened?" "I was having tea in the garden when an airship passed over with one of those didn't-know-you-were-underneath fools in it!"—St. Louis Republic. Mrs. Younglove—John, are you aware that you haven't kissed me for a week? Mr. Younglove—Y-yes, darling. I was just waiting to see how long it would take you to notice it.—Boston Transcript. "Helen," said her mother, "If you are naughty you can't go to heaven." "Well," said Helen, "I can't expect to go everywhere. I went to 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' once, and to the circus twice." —The Housekeeper. Sapleigh—Bah Jove, you know, an idea has occurred to me— Miss Pert (interrupting)—Pardon me, Mr. Sapleigh, isn't that more than a mere occurrence? I should call it an event. —Boston Transcript. Her Father—Yesterday I won the prize in the lottery, and to-day you come and ask me for my daughter's hand. Suitor—Yes, you know, one bit of good luck always brings another. —Meggendorfer Blaetter. First Chauffeur—You're a burn driver. Second Ditto—Say, what I know about automobiles would fill a library. First Chauffeur—Yes, and what you don't know about 'em would fill a morgue. —The Club-Fellow. Traveling Salesman—Well, Mr. Jabez, did you get in to see the Hudson-Fulton celebration? Farner Jabez—No; I didn't come nigh the place, cause d'ye know, I don't believe either of 'em ever reached the pole!—Puck. Joynes—I tell you, Singleton, you don't know the joys and felicities of a contented married life, the happy flight of years, the long, restful calm of—Singleton—How long have you been married? Joynes—Just a month.—Tit-Bits. "I am going to embark in some sort of business, and want to know whether you think there is much money in moving pictures?" "There was for a fellow who moved a half-dozen of ours," said the flat dweller. "He charged us $10."—St. Louis Star. "To morrow will be my birthday," remarked the fair typewriter maid, "and I'm going to take a day off." "Huh!" sneered the bookkeeper, who had loved and lost, "why don't you take five years off as you did the last time you had a birthday?"—Chicago Daily News. "Can I get the silver service for the fire department?" inquired the young man at the free library. "The what?" asked the girl at the desk. "The silver service for the fire department—the questions they ask you when you take the silver service examinations, you know."—Newark Evening News. Stubb—"What's the trouble, did chap? You look angry enough to fight. Penn—Oh, I'm sizzling. It took me an hour to button my wife's waist in the back, and then I told her a joke and she laughed so much the buttons all flew open. What's the use in telling a woman a joke, anyhow?"—Chicago News. Not an Umpire. A clergyman startled his drowsy congregation the other day as follows: "My dearly beloved friends, permit me to remind you that I come here to preach, not to act as umpire in a snoring match." The Explanation. Fred—There seems to be a lot more fuss made of Miss A's singing than Miss K's, and I am sure Miss K. has by far the richer voice. Jack—Ah, yes, but Miss A. has by far the richer father. What the man with a good job needs is a fire-insurance policy. CHICAGO HAIR GROW WONDER to you will show you how to as your individual and socially and ge- nature propose their appear- ance for their minda propose their appearance and socially and ge- nature propose their appearance NOTHORO CHARGE, WHO TAKE AND DESIRE TO BENEFIT THEM YOU KNOW. After often. 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SEND 10c FOR SAMPLE OF WONDER HAIR GROW ANOTHER 10c FOR 2 SAMPLES OF COMPLEXION WONDER These samples and our information book and the private letters we will write to you will show you how to have all these improvements. We cannot overcome nature, but as far as your individual characteristics will permit, we can make you prepossessing, presentable and attractive. The editors of colored newspapers will tell you we are responsible. We are doing more for colored people than any business concern in this country. Our mission is not a lotty one like that of Dr. Booker Washington, but in our way, we are trying to do for their bodies, what he is doing for their minds. We Represent The Chemical Wonder Company of New York WE WILL BE CLAD TO CORRESPOND, WITHOUT CHARGE WITH COLORED MEN AND COLORED WOMEN WHO TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR PERSONAL APPEARANCE, AND DESIRE TO BE INFORMED OF DISCOVERIES WHICH WILL BENEFIT THEM SEND 20 TO THE SAMPLES IMMEDIATELY THIS LITTLE EXPENDITURE WILL BE KNOWN. After the samples are received, watch for the postman. He will bring you letters very often. WRITE YOUR NAME AND STREET ADDRESS VERSAL PLANLY 314 Cottage St., Hot Springs, Ark. Has been remodeled and newly fitted up in elegant style by Dr. Crittenden and wife, who are soliciting the patronage of the best people by keeping it clean and putting the house on a first-class basis. Also giving them Old-Fashioned Home Cooking. CUT OUT AND SEND Application Blank To Mr. L. W. Cummins, Sec'y 6554 Champlain Ave., Chicago Choral Study Club OF CHICAGO (Inc.) PREPARING FOR "HIAWATHA"! in June REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION 1. A voice of fair effectiveness, a correct ear, some kn. ledge of musical notation, and regularity in attendance of the rehearsals. 2. An annual fee of $1.00 is charged to active singing members, which amount must accompany the application. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP To Music Committee of the Choral Study Club: Please find enclosed S. for membership, and kindly notify me when to appear for examination, and oblige. Yours truly. Date Note—Rehearsals every Sunday 3 to 5 o'clock at Institutional Church, 3825 Dearborn St. Calls promptly answered R. W. GREEN Funeral Director 3832 STATE STREET CHICAGO Phone Douglas 5766 PHONE OAKLAND 3902 MME. BRIDGE'S SCHOOL DRESS CUTTING DRESS MAKING LADIES' TAILORING AND MILLINERY McDOWELL SYSTEM DAY AND NIGHT SCHOOL Night School $1.00 Per Week INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTIONS DIPLOMAS GRANTED Satisfaction Guaranteed Call or write for information 5037 STATE STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. GOOD FOR EVERYBODY — CLEAN-U-TEA — CLEANS T LIVER, KIDNEYS, BOWELS and Best remedy for Headache, Constipation, Biliouness, Indigestion and b cakche. Clean-U-Tea is composed of pure fresh herbs, so combined to act wonderfully on the four chief organs of the body. 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