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PEOPLE HAVE READ CHICAGO'S ONLY WEEKLY PAPER Given In The Defender—The peer in the Middle West—The Address Delivered Before People. Notable Men from All Over World on Hostrum — Business Men Take New Courage to Du or Die. By Special Correspondent of Chicago Defender. New York, Aug. 19, 1910—The eleventh annual meeting of the National Association of Businessmen in Palm Beach, this city, Addresses of welcome were made by Hon. Geo. A. McGregor presided over the IIth Association, by Hon. Chas. Anderson, collector of internal revenue for the second district of New York. A very full program for the three day mission has been arranged, Booker T. Washington, of the organization, Wednesday night delivered his annual address. He spoke as fol- Praises Negro Newspapers. As each delegate and visitor to this campaign will be given the opportunity he will carry with him d'foseve the future he will see to it that his support and co-operation has his hearty support and co-operation. Delegates' Responsibility: But to the text I have chosen: "To him that hath shall be given." These lines spoken by the master strike the keynote for individual success and equality. Objet of Business League The chief object of the National Business League is to teach the Negro the value of the opportunities that he possess as the value of the opportunities that he possess as the value of us convince the world that we have opportunities and are conscious of them, and more opportunity will come to us, more openings for our growth will appear. "To him that hath shall be given" is the law of life. On the other hand, if the law becomes convinced that we have no future before us, no future before us, despair and death will follow, and the opportunities that we have will disappear. The world will be who men who is succeeding. The world is interested in a race that is succeeding. In the United States there are 10,000,000 colleges and universities, and more than 10 million of people living under the same government, speaking under the same language, with the same religion, with the same history back of them, of the same color with the same race, banded together, moving in the same direction, can be made a great power. In the United States there are millions of people mean a population larger than the whole population of the United States, a republic of Mexico. We have as many colored people in the United States as Sweden and Switzerland combined. Is Race Hatred. erlook the wrongs and them or lightly pass we as a race will find what we are entitled using our opportun- lising our difficulties from him he is toaken have seems to have the fundamental connection and business success of the Negro American ak of prevailing condi- tion there is domestica. The Negro. I custom can reside in any ne United States that he is born in. The Negro can own property in any the United States, another treat- ment with af- cintury. The Negro has opportunity to get ownership The Chicago Defender. in the soil in this country, especially millions of people in the world who are in the same relative stage of civilization in this country as I am constantly doing without being the proud of the fact that I am holding this chance to get hold of the soil. Another fundamental condition for building a law firm is the part of my race is the opportunity for the masses of the race to find work. Speaking now of the ten million of my race in the southern states where the great bulk of the race lives, I would remind you that the majority of labor for the masses. For the most part, labor seeks the man in industry. As compared with any ten million of people in the old world, the price rise of labor is twice the price and four times higher than that received in many of the old countries. The Man that Can't Get Work. Let us never forget that the success of the laboring classes. Let us never forget that upon the success, the happiness and prosperity of the laboring classes. Let Negro is in demand as a laborer rather than place too much stress upon the laboring classes. Negro cannot get work, for here again in text applications. "For to him that hath no work, for no one wants to employ the man," the world is not in search of the lazy man. No one cares to employ the law-worker or the physician who has no patients. Again, to the Negro in business, essex, he is the master of freedom of trade in the golden opportunity. While in other directions there are restrictions, in the matter of trade, he has an opportunity that has rarely come from slavery. The Negro retail merchant has his goods from the wholesale dealer and his goods from the white retail merchant can. The Negro business man can borrow money at the rate as readily as the white business man can borrow money at the rate people in the south are just as ready to purchase from the Negro merchant as from the white. With all that I have mentioned in all that opportunity, the Negro enjoys freedom of opportunity to dom of religious worship, to a degree dom of religious worship, similar group of people in the world. Glory in Opportunities. I have referred to the importance of the public before the public. In what I now say I may be guilty of seeming contrarian about the importance and so fundamental to industrial and business success that I cannot call to attention of the to it. Deerles Lynching. I have referred frankly and plainly to the duty of the ten millions of co-workers in the industrial and commercial usefulness, want to be equally plain and frank in dealing upon those whose duty it is to property, for there can be little progress in securing prosperity or in business in every part of the world. I call attention to the murdering of people at its time because the habit that a murder or lynching of this kind must still be attention. It be remembered, to the recent murders, that not one in ten recent murders, that not one in ten connection with alleged assault upon women. Negroes Buying Land We are making progress. Perhaps never before have the Negroes added to the population at present. The Negroes of Georgia, during the present year added 47,045 and heldings, and increased the value of $383,583. During the past year the Negroes of Georgia bought over 1,558,766 acres of property. They paid taxes last year 1,558,766 acres of land. Through their real estate purchases and other means they have added to the population. Why Send Missionaries to India or China? He Sells at Two and Three Cents Higher than His Competitor—He Becomes a Monarch in His Own Store instead of His Customers. SELL AS CHEAPLY AS OTHERS. Some Ladies as Well as Gentlemen Don't Care to Have You Ask About Their Family Affairs; It Don't Concern You, So Let It Alone. By A. G. F. Sims. By Special Correspondent of Chicago Defender Before I entered in the business world I often wondered why the people of my race seldom succeeded in business. It is not because they do not attempt. But I have I, believe, solved the perplexing question to a certain extent. There are several reasons why I believe we are failures, and if you will be frank within your mind I think you will agree with me. Now, the first thing I would call your attention to is this: When a colored man goes into any business he invariably puts his last dollar in stock, figuring that when he has disposed of his stock he will have enough cash to replein the goods he has sold. Which would be good business sense if you were to buy a lot of goods who will drop in and buy this article and that article and then say, "Well, old boy. I will see you tomorrow or the next day." Not thinking that if you stand him off for fifty cents and ten others doing the same thing that you would buy, you would break even that days' business. But it would not be so bad if you would pay the next day. But no it is a week, and then sometimes longer, and if he should ask you for that fifty cents how quick you say, "Why, do you think I am going to run with a loousy fifty cents." And goods to break even that days' business. You pay elsewhere. You pay good and get no goods and think nothing of it. You do not stop to think that this man has to pay cash for his goods and that he is just starting in business. But we seem to think that when we trade with a colored man that we are doing something gettin' value of our money in goods. And that we ever way this with a Negro. Never again for mine, etc. No, all of this is after he has shut down or asked you for his money due him for his goods. Would you do that if he refused to credit you or asked you for his money and quit trading with all white men? Why certainly not. Now, that is the first reason, but here is another: The majority of Negroes in business just figure on your trade for today, and when you trade with a colored man the article you find it is one or two cents higher than in other places and you naturelly want to know how is that. Well, you see it is just like this: I am a colored man and I cannot buy as cheap as a white man, and of course I cannot as cheap as a black man. I have personally investigated this old threadbare bank and find that in the wholesale places your money and not your color is what counts, and the sooner the Negro business man learns that you can lose a customer quicker than you can find one the better off he will be. Now the last but not the first reason because one trades with you that you can become familiar with them and tell them what they want for their money or else stand in your place of business and yell across the street at this or that lady. I could write a great deal more on this subject but space will not permit. But I believe few evils that I have cited we will see more of our people prospering in a business way, and more of the race trading with each other. AMERICAN CIVILIZATION send Missionaries to India or MRS. BERTHA WHEEDHE, OF LOU ISVILLEMAN ENL. YUNKEN TERTAINED. Our reporter, noticing that many persons who had gone over to the summer resort at Benton Harbor to spend the last few weeks of the summer season in quiet and solitude far away from the noise and bustle and strenuous social life, were returning hurriedly across the lake last Monday morning, he began to wonder if any wild animals had been discovered prowling around about that delightful place. Upon inquiry, he was informed that Mrs. Wm. Emanuel was to entertain in honor of Mrs. Bertha Wheedhee, of Louisville, KY. So quietly were the plans laid that few suspected what was in store for them when Mrs. Emanuel sat down to her "phone" and in the most gracious manner, said: "Won't you run over Monday about 1 o'clock" to about 80 of her hosts of friends. Their visit was not in rain, for the occasion, as usual, was one of the many delightful affairs that Mrs. Emanuel had. Musical and whist were the features, Fifteen tables tried for the beautiful prizes which were carried away by Mrs. B. Johnson, 1st prize; Mrs. Hazel Hodge, 2nd prize; Mrs. John R. Marshley, booby and souvenir prize. Those who participated in the musical were: Mss. Maud Roberts, Mrs Marie Burton, Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, solstis. Miss R. Worlidge, impressions, Mr. Wm. Harrison Emanuel, violinist. Mrs. Anna T. Smiley Ponder served, Among those present were: Inez E. Wood, of Kansas City, Mo.; Hazel Hodge, Tressle Smoothers, from Kansas City; Mrs. Monroe L. Manning; Mrs. Gertrude Kellar, Mrs. Jennie Avendorch, Mrs. Michael D. Carter, Mrs. Louise Pickett, Miss Mary Williams, Mrs. D. B. Roberts, Miss Maud Roberts, Miss Hazel Hodge, Mrs. Thomas Cole, Louisville, KY.; Mrs. Geo. A. Thornton, Mrs. Eva Causey, Mrs. Joseph A. Kelly, Mrs. Geo. C. Hall, Mrs. Meld, Mrs. Eliza D. Anderson, Mrs. George Laird, Mrs. John A. French, Mrs. James Curtis, New York; Miss Elnora Curtis, Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, Miss Blanche Worlde, Mrs. Marie Burton, Mrs. B. Johnson, Mrs. C. Johnson Duncan, Mrs. Vinta Gunsanus, Mrs. F. B Warring, Mrs. Mira Dennison, Mrs. Emma Williams, Mrs. John A. Emma Wilson, Mrs. Tandy, Mrs. Miss Era, Mrs. Arant, Mrs. Henry Young, Mrs. Ann Smith, Mrs. Bertha Wheedle, Louville, KY; Mrs. J. E. Thomas, Mrs. Edward R. Mead, Mrs. Genevieve B. Harris, Mrs. J. H. Kelley, Mrs. Dan Wallace, Mrs. H. Mayman, Mrs. Sander, Mrs. Robt. Cump, Mrs. P. Taylor, Mrs. Moses P. Sanuela, Miss Hannibal Seurlock Amelia D. Ward, Mrs. Turtle Furgeon, Mrs. J. T. Robinson, Mrs. Grace Hart Alexander, Mrs. A. L. B. Burns, Mrs. Robert Jones, Mrs. Neal, Mrs. Alone Townsend, Mrs. Thurman Curtis, Mrs. Gertrude Jankey, Mrs. Deathbridge, Mrs. J. R. Marshal, Mrs. R. J. Rockon, Miss Marle Burton, Miss Blanch Shaw. "KENTUCKY ROSEBUD" Ordered to Give Up the White Baby Beauty He Adopted Special to the Chicago Defender. Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 19.—A hearing in Judge Staake's Court today resulted in an order directing Walter Edgerton, who, as the "Kentucky Rosebud," knocked out George Dixon several years ago, to turn over to the poor officials of the city eight months' old Nettle August, white, whom Rosebud adopted, and for whom he bought a pony and cart and a lot of fine clothes only a few weeks ago. LEXINGTON, MISSOURI Its Business Men, Professional Men, Clergymmen and Working Men, Wants the World to Know What They Are About. MAN MUST NOT LIVE ALONE. Tell All Chicago We Are Rising. Our White Friends Here Gives Us a Chance and Are Assisting Us in Every Way. By J. H. Arnold. Special to the Chicago Defender Misses A. Curtis, J. James and F. Williams spent Sunday in Dover, Mo., and had a fine time making love to Mr. Williams. Mr. William Young ran away with one of our most charming girls, Miss Irene Crockett, last Sunday evening and married her. Young came to this city about six months ago and fell in love with Miss Crockett, as she is one of the sweetest and most charming girls in the city, a member of the Second Baptist Choir and a sweet soprano singer, and very much beloved by all who know her. Mr. Young's friends of this city wish hi and Miss Crockett a long and happy life. Oh, you. William! You are a lucky fellow to get such a sweet and beautiful little wife. Stick to her and do all you can to make life happy for her. Miss Maggie Noble, our sweet soprano singer, is making a great hit in singing and is one of the best teen girls in the city. She stands next to the Queen, Miss Eva M. Hunter. Both are doing extraordinarily fine in training the small boys and girls of the Ivan A. M. E. Church to sing and be good Christian men and women. Parents of Miss Noble and Hunter are parents of their daughters, and have a right to be, as they are doing a great work. Mr. E. B. Conway has moved his barber shop to 911 Main street. He got tired staying in the back woods and came to the front to get the front trade and he is getting it. too. And Mr. Arnold wants everybody to see him for he is a jolly good fellow and will treat you right. Also see Wm. Gordon, M. Radd, A. James and Marquis for first-class shines on Main street. Otis Payne is in the shining game also. See him. The Lexington boxers are doing fine work in the boxing game. Last Wednesday morning Marquis put a shot at Nilburn but Nilburn put one over on V. Shelby in three rounds, and C. Workcuff knocked out Marquis in five rounds, knocking him down in first and third rounds. Wilburn and Workcuff are the whole cheese. What's the matter with O. Barridge, M. Smith and A. Johnson? Boxing is the real sport in the world and have some good scrappers and especially M. K. Smith He calls himself J. Johnson. Nothing to O. Shelby but wind. E. Walker calls himself S. Langford and the boys are doing fine. O, Shelby is the ladies' cham. Mr. Goldie Thirkles is trying to make a mash on Miss P. Blace, one of our most charming girls, but she is too far out of his reach. O, you! You can't call me Miss Blace. She is in the room to fool with kids like you. Go back and get Miss M. A. Woodson. Mr. John H. Arnold is now studying mind reading and clairvoyant and hopes to be ready for business by learning how to see what people see him when you want groceries, etc. at wholesale prices. You can save lots of money this fall and winter if you buy at wholesale prices. Better see him before sugar goes up to $4.50. Better buy from a local store with money and don't care to save, go ahead and pay high prices for your living, but if you want to save money see the salesman at once. No order taken for less than $5.00. **J** You want the real news read the Chicago Defender, Indiana Freeman and K. K. Freeman papers published by the Negro race. Lexington news will appear in the Defender every week. Get a copy from the agent every Saturday and Sunday. 5c copy, spot cash. No credit card. **M.** William Cogswell is escorting Miss G. Frazier, one of the sweetest girls that ever walked the streets of the city. She has a smile that charms any young fellow. Mr. T. Porter has the Lilly, Miss K. Walker, another peach. Mr. O. Shelby has miss M. Robison the girl of his heart. Mr. A. Freeman, and we think he is trying to run away and wed her. Lexington has some of the sweetest girls and young women (also men) as any city in the United States, and the young men certainly do love them, especiall. **H.** Brown is almost crazy about his sweetheart, Miss A. Freeman. Miss F. B. Davis, a beautiful young lady from Jefferson City, was in the city last week to visit Mrs. Nancy Hancock. Miss Grace Williams, of Denver, Colorado, came to visit Mrs E. Henderson, G. Papier and friends. Greene's Sarsaparilla, the great vanilla cream, is vertising price—$1.00 a bottle for only 39 cents spot cash for ten days only. See John H. Arnold, agent. All persons knowing themselves in debt to J. H. Arnold for papers will pay up at once. No papers will be sold on credit after Saturday, August 20th. You must pay cash or you can no papers. The Freeman demands paying up on credit if it doesn't. It don't ask for credit after August 20th, for the agent can't afford to buy papers at $3.00 per hundred copies and sell on credit. If you haven't the cash money, let the agent pass by and don't insult him by calling him a dam fool, as some of his customers are already dead. If you do, you are going to incur a fine. You must pay cash after August 20th. That's all. Do you hear it? Miss Minnie Meyers went to Leavenworth, Kansas, Sunday evening to visit her aunt for one month. Mr. Bigsby Davis returned to Kansas City, Mo. Saturday night after spending a day in the bridge. The Lexington Nerrores are doing great work of every kind. Even the boys and girls are learning to use their hands as well as their brains. We are pushing things to the front. Mr. B. Walker and M. Radd will help him biggle his biggie. Higginsville August, 30-September 2, 3, so when you go to the fair don't forget to look for Walker and Radd. They build up the race. Also please help Mr. John H. Arnold by paying him what you owe him for papers. He pays him and he will stop bringing you papers. Get a move on you and pay up. This means all—especially you. All bills must be paid by Saturday or Tuesday, August 23, 1910. Henry Warren who had been employed by the Co. while lifting a heavy iron beam this morning, let it slip and mashed his left foot very bad. He is a K. of P. in good standing. Died Monday, August 15th. Your heart is still biting his tongue and whistling. He is the real sport among our best girls. He is a good fellow. The girls all love him. .FUNERAL OF JAS. J. MARSHALL. The funeral of James J. Marshall, who kept a lunch restaurant on State street, and who died last Saturday, August 13, after a lingering illness, took place at Bethel A. M. E. Church Tuesday morning, Aug. 16th, at 11 a.m. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Cook, of Quinn Chapel, assisted by Presiding Elder Reeves. Prof. Burch presided at the organ and a quartet, composed of Anita Wilkins Chas. Glipin, Sam Arnold and a local musician, the musician. He was a member of the Western Star Order of Odd Fellows. VERNON TO RESIGN As Register of Treasury to Head University. Special to the Chicago Defender. St. Louis, Mo. Aug. 19—At a meeting of representative Negroes from every congressional district of the state, held here on the 26th of July and presided over by J. Silas Harris of Kansas City, the statement was given out that W. T. Vernon, Register of the United States Treasury, has tendered his resignation to President Taft, which took effect August 15, and that he has accepted the presidency of Western University, Quindaro, Kan. The conference unanimously on dressed W. C. Houston of Kansas City, dressed W. C. Vernon as register of the treasury. It is reported that Vernon, who is a minister of high repute in the A. M. E. Church, will become a candidate for Bishop. WAYS AND MEANS OFF FOR MICH IGAN CITY. The Ways and Means Society of Grace Presbyterian Church will give their annual picnic at Michigan City Monday, August 22nd. Friends are cordially invited to join us. Boat leaves from Clark street bridge promptly at 9:30 a.m. Fare, round trip, 75 cents. Don't forget your baskets. A full dinner pat is the center of M. Lollet, President; M. Hudin, Secretary. If You See It in the DEFENDER, IT'S SO! PRICE 5 CENTS AFRICAN NEGROES DEMANDING RESPECT FROM THE BRITISH British Alarmed About the Fast Strides of the Zulu, Their Rise in the Trades, Professions and Other Arts Are Marvelous. AFRICA FOR AFRICANS. The Watchword of the Natives—Zulu Grow Sugar Cane Better Than Ne- groves in Southern States—Native Doctors, Editors and Editors Fittest in the World. Special to the Chicago Defender New York, Aug. 19.—The annual report on native affairs in South Africa, that has just been issued, is an interesting document, in that it is the latest authoritative utterance upon the issue of the increase in the black population and some degree of development among the natives, and coming in the midst of a heated political campaign has renewed the discussion regarding the advisability of allowing the Negro to vote in a democratic form of government, as obviously by white men in a land where they are numerically so inferior. The report is the work of the Secretary of Native Affairs of Natal, A. J. Shepstone, son of Sir Theophilus Shepstone, the great authority on the South African native, and is considerable in the black population of Natal, which is the chief native centre of South Africa, at 1,039,269 in 1999, as against 150,000 in 1859. The natives are, thus at least six times as numerous today as were fifty years ago. This alarming increase is reported in the report, "is largely due to the influx of refugees from the wrath of the early Zulu kings, commencing with Chaka, the hyena man, but it must be remembered that the native birth rate is increasing." The general cost of employment in the Tugela district is steady improvement." He has shown marked progress in methods of agriculture, "and in some of the mission reserves in the Tugela district the cultivation of sugar cane is being carried on by the Zulu with successful employment to a large number of natives, and last year 23,500 left Natal for that work. The reports from the Cane Colony show that there are now "native editors, law agents, labor agents, farmers and on right down to 200,000 able bled men one-half went out to work last year." Ethiopianism which incites the doctrine of "South Africa for the natives," is still vigorous, though there has been no native outbreak for some time. Meeting South Africa, and the police have proof of them, but the conviction and imprisonment of Dinizula and the firm action of the Natal Government in dealing with the native rebellion in 1900 have done much to counteract the influence of black agitators. It is generally believed that the questions that will arouse the keenest controversy are those affecting the relations of the white and colored elements in the South African port city of Cape Town. The university will unquestionably upon the principle of the political supremacy of the white race, and it is probably because the native-problem is so formidable that British and Boer joined in shouting the door against Asiatic immigration. The university will unquestionably privileges of persons of color would disfranchise not only the black man but Indian Asiatics, who consider themselves as much British subjects as the English themselves. The white man believes that this is necessary if his Government is to stand, for he asserts that the blacks will not be able to color problem so serious as it is in South Africa. The blacks outnumber the whites at least five to one, and the preponderance increases rapidly in spite of immigration from Europe. Besides, no one at present seems able to measure the blacks' capacity for employment. The blacks' franchise was left unsettled by the Act of Union, and it has so far been kept out of the present warmly contested campaign between the Nationalists, led by General Botha, the Premier, and the Unionists, led by Dr. Jameson. It is perhaps safe to conclude that the blacks' unsettled as long as possible by the new Parliament, for there is at present no solution apparent that would secure a majority, in its favor, or which, if a Government carried it through, would be tolerated by the minority, nevertheless remains the South African Union, and one that must eventually be settled.—New York Sun. COLORED COLLECTOR In Georgia Succeeded by Atlanta Man, Prominent Socially. Special to the Chicago Defender. Washington, Aug. 19—Henry S. Jackson, of Atlanta, has been appointed Collector of Internal Revenue for Georgia, succeeding Henry A. Rucker, colored, who has held the position for years. Jackson is prominent socially, and in Tatt. organizations. HON. M. M. ROAN WEDDED. Mrs. Susie Mcue, widow, of Bro. Lomuel Moore, 1st Chief Ranger of Court General Robt. Elliott, and Mr. M. M. Roane were married Thursday evening, Aug. 18th, at 7 o'clock, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. Pease, 3809 Wabash avenue. They will leave on Friday morning at 10 o'clock via the. B. & O. for Washling. York and Philadelphia will reside there. Mrs. M. 3809 Wabash avenue, where they will welcome their many friends. The Defender THE DEFENDER CO., PUBLISHERS B. S. ABBOTT, LL. B., FOUNDER AND EDITOR. FOUNDED MAY 6, 1905. Issued weekly by Chicago Defender Pub- lishing and Printing Company. One year 6x months Three months $1.50 1.50 $1.50 B. F. Springg, Associate Editor. Louis Hoggatt, Cartoonist. Julius N. Avendorph, Society Editor. OFFICE 3159 State Street CHICAGO, ILL. Telephone, Douglas 3330 Entered as second-class matter February 1, 1908, at the Postoffice in Chicago, IL, under act of March 3, 1879. Larger Circulation than All the Other Weekdays Combined. There is no use talking, the Leland Glants plays ball. The cannon spiking seems to worry quite a few of our politicians. Now that Chicago has a bird man, why don't our Lincoln park animal keeper get wise. Hon. C. D. Creswill, editor of the Macon, Ga, Broad Ax is in the city on K. of P. business, the guest of Hon. S. A. T. Watkins. The 5th Regiment, under command of Col. John R. Marshall, left last night for Pooria. We are exceptionally proud of the Colonel and his command. Long may they live and long may their deeds be honored. The women on Dearborn street in 50th street block has a dead ciph on their husbands. They boast of having the most domestic men in the city. These men in this block, do all the cooking, washing, ironing, beating carpets, and shopping for their wives In the afternoons you can see them rolling out baby. Oh! woman, woman, what next will thou do. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. (Continued from page 12) they added $1,430,000 to their taxable property. *Negro* property in Georgia was assessed in 1909 at $28,272,580. *Virginia* also during the year 1909 added $4,542 acres to their land holdings and increased their land values $175,740. They bought $600,000. They paid on their land and increased the total amount of their property holdings during the twelve months $871,994. The Negroes of Virginia are now, paying taxes on 1512 acres in Georgia, and paying taxes on $6,000,580 worth of property. From the recorded progress that is being made in Georgia, the Negroes of Virginia are kept of Negro property owning. it is conservatively estimated that the Negroes of the United States are adding from twelve to fifteen million dollars a year, and that their total wealth is not now far from $600,000,000. Besides, using a very conservative figure, the colored people in New York and Brooklyn own real estate valued at more than three million dollars, and in addition to this have over two million institutions of Greater New York. Negro Industry As Indetting a very small proportion of the business enterprises that have been started by our people with business experience, we have corporation of the Lee Wholesale Chemical and Drug Co. of Albany, and Atlanta, Ga. in the same connec tion with the Alabama Aluminum Co. of Franklin, Va., who have recently started a shirt manufacturing company with a capital of $20,000 and employing 100 workers. In the city of fifty dozen shirts. At Durham, N. C., a textile mill for the manufacture of hostelry that has been in operation since November last the Rocky Mountain Shirt Manufacturing Company, at Rocky Mount, N. C., with a capital of $20,000, began the business venture of manufacturing Ten years ago before the starting of the Business League, there was not a business league in Mississippi. At the present time Mississippi has eleven negro banks. When this Business League was organized in Boston ten years ago, there were nine banks in the United States; at the present time there are fifty-six Negro banks. But, while we are making progress, while we must pay the prices of one kind and another, there are not a few signs that indicate that the time has come, when we must begin to multiply among our body practices which are too fast multiplying among our people in the organization of these business enterprises, the pat of certain individuals and certain organizations to try to get something for nothing, to try to get something without paying the price. This is the fundamental fort. The fundamental difficulty in many cases is that individuals are not satisfied to begin in a small, humble business, but to multiply their business into something that is larger, that is to grow naturally and logically. It is many times better to start with a big flourish of trumpets a compliant business enterprise that is alive for life and for want of capital or want of experience. Deceptive Organizations. There are too many organizations springing up here and there that have for not object the deception of the public, the cheating of the public, especially the common, ignorant masses, out of their hard-earned mansy. This deception is usually practiced by individuals by organizations parading themselves before the public as representing business enterprises that are going to make poor people rich people within a day or perhaps to make something out of nothing. It is a practice that is too fast growing, that of selling worthless shares of stock and other securities that have nothing to do with making something out of nothing. It is a practice that should be condemned by all honest people. Every time one of these false and deceitful practices is made the masses, which is either squawked, stolen or never returned to the officer, it is made harder for legitimate business enterprises to succeed. A large end on money, invested in these Miss Lulu E. Bell 3542 Wabash ave. and, Mrs. M. Winborn, left Wednesday for Detroit, she will visit Toledo, Cleveland, and the Falls before returning. Crystal Opening of Lehland Gianta Skating Rink, 5334 State street last Thursday, August 18th was a great success. All of the old familiar faces were present. The male was good and all reported a good time. Mrs. Jennie Fulford widow of Peter Fulford and niece Crystal Scuean, who have peace visiting friends and relatives for the past month in Town, returned Tuesday much rested. Mrs. Fulford is the picture of health. She said to a reporter of the bender, in alighting from the train, "Why, don't you know I have gained 7 1/2 pounds. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Lawson, 146 W. 27th Mrs. J. H. Delbrush, 3228 Prairie ave. left Wednesday the 17th for Boston Benton Center. Mrs. Delbrush will be the host. She will also visit several other points in Michigan before returning to Chicago. Misses Hattie and Carrie Fluolen and Mrs. Lucy F. Williams at Allanburg, Ga. Master R. B. B. Whitaker of 2231 Dearborn st., expects to leave in a few days for Pearl City. Its address is 1000 N. 10th St. Dearborn St., is again on the sick list. Mrs. Lovelieve Jordan of 3603 Wabash ave. will entertain at a luncheon, Saturday, April 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bruce Ballard and Cecelia Marshall of New Orleans, L.a., Mrs. Pearl Receiv of 21 B. 36th St. and her guests Mrs. Richard Fruitt and Mrs. Catherine Reeves and Miss Anna G. Nelson of this city. Mr. and Mrs. David B. Payton of 3610 State street has gone on a two week's visit to the University of Florida. Miss Linda Butler of Davenport and William Senatoumaugh were married at 3628 Forrest ave., by Rev. A. J. Carve at the home of Mrs. Jofferson, Thursday, Aug. 4th. Having new at the Leland Glance Skating Hall. A good time for all good people. Mr. Bure Edwards of Seattle, Wash., is spending a week in this city. Read the want aid. column; there are some good bargains. Miss Josephine Loyd left for French Lick, Ala., a delightful sight to the Wichita city, who was the guest of Mrs. Cissy Stark. Mrs. Sol. Pitlman from French Lick, Ind., has returned, home after five weeks sight seeking. Mrs. Chas. Stark 3751 Vincennes ave., entertained Mr. and Mrs. Sol Pitlman. Master, Mrs. Sol. Pitlman at a five o'clock dinner in the City Hall. Mrs. Saddle Wells 3637 Dearborn st. left Thursday morning, for St. Louis, Mo., to visit Mrs. Saddle Lewis-Glmore for two weeks. Mrs. Lizzie McIntire of Cleveland, Ohio (twain sister to Mrs. M. E. Dowman) arrived early evening to spend a few weeks with Mrs. Mary Grey of Minneapolis cousin to Mrs. M. E. Bowman is paying her a visit. Mrs. Anne Green and Mrs. Wainie Swan of Minneapolis are visiting at the Chateau Garden last week. On Sept. 21st and 22nd the Chicago Union School District will host the Aaron Bazaar at Jacksons Hall, 2643 St. for the benefit of the Old Folks Home. Visit to the Chateau Do La Plainance, where you can see the historic State Street will convey you that it is the only place of its kind in the city. The Roller skis moving lectures and bldg值班 will be entertaining every evening, all for 10c, one dime. Best of Orchestra music for the skaters at the Chateau Rink. Hon. Ben, Z. Eakin, Nashville, Tennessee, brother of Mrs. Arthur H. Dunham 3710 State St. be in the city on or about the 10th of Sep. Attorney W. J. Jamison and wife, Toneka Kan, are visiting in the city, Mrs. Jamison left for New York on Wednesday. Attorney W. J. Jamison and wife, Toneka T. Knox of Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Sadie Wells. 3637 Darborn Street left for St. Louis. Thursday morning for a visits to St. Mrs. Sadie Leigh-Gilmore. Prof. R. C. Cathoun and Miss Lesciss Marshall, Estonville, Fla., cousin and sister, and Mrs. Marshall are his guests for a few weeks. Miss Margaret Thurston, the Misses Eugene and Milda, Louville, Ky., are the guests of Milda and Mrs. Ben Johnson $317 Forest ave. Mrs. H. Hayes, Memphis, Tenn., mother of Milda and Mrs. Wabash, will be his guest for the summer. Stop! Listen! The Wallace Homemade Rolls and Bread are the goods that good, Ask your grocery for those. Now is the time to learn to skate and drive the dull cares away. Mr and Mrs John C Davis, newly weeds, Loretta McKay, 315 street are on the Chas. Mickey 315 street are on the honey moon, under his special care, the honey moon, under his special care, having had a splendid time, and enjoyed his self immensely while he was in Kewance, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Belt and daughter Miss Lovia Simms is up and able to be around again, after an illness of two weeks. Well, well the talk of the town, Leland open after being closed for two months. Miss Margar Garner, left Friday morning to visit Kowalee with Miss Pauline Bell. Miss Phoebe Jones has been seriously ill for that past six weeks and unable to be seen is improving rapidly. fake enterprises should cease; if it does not our people will be retarded many years in their business and in industry. We understand from this time forth that the members of the Business League will stand for nothing but that which is straightforward purpose back of it. Celebration of Freedom. At our session held last year in Louisville, Ky., an effort was started in the celebration in 1913 of the fifteenth anniversary of the dom of the race. The bill recommended by President Taft providing for a preliminary commission to investigate the failure of passage at the last session of Congress. These in charge of the measure promises at the next session to investigate, through making a direct appropriation, the expenses of a celebration of some character. Whether such a bill passes or not, the agitation of the subject on the subject of the race will be less the nature of the League and other organizations as well as by individuals who have accomplished good, and whether Congress assists or opposes some manner, we as a race should not fall to call attention in 1913 to the fact that our race in the United States has made during its fifty years of freedom. Praise U. S. Government. At our last annual gathering, recognition was given to the secretary of this organization, M. Emmett J. Scott, had beet made a member of the American Commission on malaria. Jennie Fulford widow of Peter Fulford and niece Crystal Scakeean, who have been making friends and relatives for the past month, most rented. Mrs. Fulford is the picture of health. She said to a reporter of the bandier, in alighting from the train, "Why don't you know I have gained 7 1/4 pounds." Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Cawson, 146 W. 21st St., left Monday for New Vienna, O., to attend a return gift event. They were accompanied by Mrs. Eva Taylor, 704 W. Division St. Meet me tonight at the Leland Giants Skating Rink and we will have a glue on rollers. Cissie C. Vaughn, 49 W. 21st St., is spending a month with relatives and friends in Columbus, Mo. Miss E. T. Thomas, Columbia, S. C., is guest of her cousin, Mrs. Jordan, 2255 Rhododendron Thomas is one of the battles of Columbia. Miss Berta Wheedhee wife of Dr. Wheedhee a prominent physician of Louisville, Ky. returned home Wednesday after a detour to the Chicago Opera House for Mrs. Wm. Emmuel gave a theatre party at the Chicago Opera House for Mrs. Wheedhee of Louisville, Ky., last Tuesday eve. Miss Bertha Wheedhee reviewed the Knights Templar parade from an electric Brougham. Big attraction at the Leeland Giants Skating Rink tonight. Prizes will be given for genteel and fancy skating. Miss Dertha Wheedles wishes to thank the friends at Chicago it so pleasant for her while in Chicago. 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. Mine, Wallace, 2247 State street. Mrs. Charles H. Higdon, 13 W, 60th street, spent several days this week visiting friends in Waukegan. Miss Maude Pelham, 3227 Deanborn street, in seriously ill. So precaution is her condition that her relatives and friends are safe. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Woodard have moved from 3411 Wabash avenue to 3205 Forest avenue. Miss Victoria Bond of 65th and Wabash avenue, left for Galveston, Texas, Wednesday evening, to be gone for three or four weeks. Just 30 Days from date I promise to make life size picture with each $3,00 per dozen photographs Miss Inez Woods, teacher in Kansas City, Mo., is making the boys look the second time. She is the guest of Mrs. Monroe L. Johnson, 5259 Big Sister Walt Carvalt at the Chateau Rink next Thursday, August 25th. At last we have the pleasure to announce that William Carroll has been canned and taken to the concert where we were at the canning and congratulated Miss Maymie Soldon for her successful performance. She says, "Man, I am going to do just what says do," and he did, for they took the train the same night for Montreal, Quebec, and the same day for New York. Mr. Carroll thinks that some one three bird shot at him instead of rice, as his mother did, and another, the Deuter extend its congratulations, along with his many friends. Boorman's method teaches the old or young how to play piano, violin, cello and tub. Also orchestra furnished for all occasions. 3563 Forest avenue. Phone 15 Aldine. Miss R. C. Davis, 6592 Vincentnes avenue, on a ten day trip to Michigan, visitation on the campus of Niles, Mich., before returning home. Mrs. Leonard Bowers-Williams, teacher of Marshalltown, Tex., college, graduate of Flak university, niece of Mrs. Tiney Johnson, mother of Tiney Johnson, reception. Tex., cousin of Jack, are the guests of the Johnson family, 3344 Wabash avenue. Miss Mary Williams and Mr. Charles Lewis of St. Louis are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson, the White venue. Mrs. Julia Thompson will leave for the White mountains on Tuesday. Loland Glants Baseball & Amusement Association, in accord. Mr. J. P. Wilson of Portland, Oregon, who spent a week in our city the guest of Mrs. Sue Johnson, 525 E. 30th street, for her home, Winston, Ky., to visit his mother. Mrs. Joe North Simmons, 2318 Dearborn to spend a few weeks. Mrs. Anna Wagoner will leave the city tomorrow to spend a month with her brother, Robert of Boston. While there she will visit relatives in New York and Brooklyn; also Philadelphia and Washington. The Green-Lilloy Millinery Shop, at 125-80 E. 30th street, is making great advance with Miss Elizabeth Slaughter, milliner. We good colored contractor and builder can learn something from Mr. John R. Winston, who will purchase one or more lots from him. He will buy one lot in Muskegon, Oklahomau. He will get you the work of building for these colored people who are buying out from him. John Winston, 5252 or add John Winston, 738 East 40th street, Chicago, Ill. Rejoice and Be Glad. It is now fitting that this League should rejoice with our race everywhere that as a result of the work and efforts of the League to Liberate and as a result of the deep interest and practical help of President William H. Taft and Secretary Knox of the State Department, plans to receive a loan of a million and a half dollars from this and other countries which it is believed will re-finance and firmly upon its feet financially, and we hope in other constructive directions. In the last analysis the fitness of a race for freedom, the ability of a race to make progress is tested by whether we have the ability in their own communities, in their own surroundings, to sink personal, selfish ambitions in the face of the challenges they have the ability in their own communities. Too often progress is delayed and hindered by reason of the fact that each community finds it impossible to throw aside, to put their feet upon their personal views and petty quarters, to resist the progressive, progressive work for the benefit of their whole community. Let us everywhere teach the world this lesson: the Negro race may differ in personal matters, in social matters, in political matters, in religious matters, but at any time when the time comes to sink all of these and unite on any project that has for its purpose the betterment of the whole community or the whole [Picture of a man with a hat and a necktie]. Hon. M. M. Roane, who was married this week and took an extend- ed marriage to the east, is the founder of Cour Gobert, Ellott, Order of Forgers in the city. Mrs. Maud McNairy, of St. Louis, is visiting in the city and is the guest of Mrs. Fred Douglas, 465 E. 32nd street. Mr. Thomas C. Hunt, of 416 9th avenue, North Nashville, Teen, on his arrival at Chicago on a special August 8th, was a caller on his brother and sister-in-law at 3803 Dearborn street, and was entertained by Mrs. Wiley Hightower, 3803 Dearborn street and Mrs. Annie Tucker, of 3811 Armour avenue. Mrs. Mattie Jordon, of Jackson Tenn., is spending thirty days' vacation in Chicago with her son and daughter, Mrs. Emmett Jordon and Mrs. Rosa Williams, at 37 West 45th place. See that your lodge meeting nights are placed in the Defender, like the Foresters and Daughter Elks, under Secret Societies. Mr. R. B. Williams, of 5050 State street, 2nd flat, has 500 shares in a gold mine and is an ex-Pullman porter and has charge of the new Budweiser Cafe. When entering it looks like the Blackstone Hotel—$500,000 of oil paintings are on the walls. The press and men should not overlook Mr. Williams. Read his ad. In this issue and give him your support. Mr. Edward Caswell, 5011 Shields avenue, wishes to thank his many friends for their kindness to him in his life and for his gift of his loving sister Zena Dixon MRS. WM. Mrs. Wm. Emanuel, the undispo- go, who entertained over 100 visiting Bowman's The Wonderful Hair A 1 MRS. WM. EMANUEL. the undisputed society leader of the city of Chicago 100 visiting ladies and gentlemen this week. His Hair Pomade Furful Hair Grower and Beautifier HAS... ...NO... ...EQUAL Mrs. Wm. Emanuel, the undisputed society leader of the city of Chica go, who entertained over 100 visiting ladies and gentlemen this week. Bowman's Hair Pomade The Wonderful Hair Grower and Beautifier This pomade is undoubtedly one of the best hair preparations ever placed on the market. No one will ever know what a fine pomade is until they have tried it. Words cannot express how beautiful and soft it will make your hair. Thousands of jars have been sold, and every case seems to give general satisfaction—we have never received a word of complaint. Quite a number of ladies who had given up ever having their hair grow in on the sides, now tell us that our pomade has thickened and made their hair grow in beautifully. It is a positive cure for dandruff and men and women. This pomade having such and beauty of the hair, it will be only a will be using BOWMAN'S HAIR POP Only One Size, 50 Cents Address all matters to W. L. ruff and makes a splendid hair dressing for both men having such superior qualities in aiding the growth he only a short time when every lady in the land HAIR POMADE. Send 10 Cents for Sample and Circular V. L. BOWMAN, Mgr. CHICAGO, ILL. It is a positive cure for dandruff and makes a splendid hair dressing for both men and women. This pomade having such superior qualities in aiding the growth and beauty of the hair, it will be only a short time when every lady in the land will be using BOWMAN'S HAIR POMADE. Address all matters to W. L. BOWMAN, Mgr. --- Hon. M. M. Roape. Sloan Was in Town. CARD OF THANKS. --- A. 2959 WABASH: AVENUE News of the Churches WAYMAN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH. Wayman Chapel A. M. E. Church, corner Franklin and Whiting streets. A large audience listened with much interest to the sermon by Mrs. Nora Taylor, last Sunday night, Sunday, August 21st, will be special services at 11 a. m. and at 8 p. m. An illustrated sermon will be the program at evening services, Revelations Reveal the evening services, Revelations Revealed. Some wonders of the world. Hanging gardens of Babylon. Pillar of fire, Pyramids of Egypt. Scenes of the creation, showing various changes of the formation of the world. Ascension of Elijah in a charlot of fire. Monday night, August 22 will be given a missionary exhibition showing scenes from Africa, Japan, China and America along the line of missionary endeavor. Admission will be free. REV. C. C. LIVINGSTONE DEAD. On Tuesday, August 9th, the sad news reached Mrs. Georgia Foxx-Livingstone of Jamaica, B. W. I., that her husband, the Rev. C. C. Livingstone, was dead and buried. This news, following so quickly the death of her husband, has doubly affected Mrs. Livingstone with her impatiety of all kind hearted friends. Mrs. Livingstone left on Monday and will take passage from Philadelphia, Pa., on the 18th on the Admiral Dewey. ST. MONICA COURT PICNIC. CLUBS AND SECRET SOCIETIES. Unique Temple, Lady Elks, meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Temple of the Lord, 2428 Wabash av.; Mrs. Maggie Kondrick, Fin. Secy, 5295 Grove av. Omar Queen Robert Elliot, No. 7895, Ancient Order of the Holy Apostle, Residence; second and fourth Monday in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, No. 3337 State Hospital, Oakland, Hall Ranger; residence 6012 Aberdeen av.; F. W. Taylor, Financial Secretary 3437; F. W. Taylor, Financial Secretary 3422 Dearborn street, phone Alinea 1810 E. of W.-Meets the 1st and F. of W. at Hulte's Hall, 2712 State st. H. W. Rhen, Secretary, 6430 Vincennes av.; J. Johnson, Exalted K师, 2947 Centr Dearborn and 36th street. Rev. John S. Sullivan. Sunday, 6:30, 8:30, 10:30, bondation. 4 p. m. Sunday. Instruction for church at 8 p. m. and Friday evenings in church at 8 p. m. 1 St. Monica's Church Fare $26.25 for round trip. Tickets on sal 9th, 10th and 11th, good returning September 21. Fare $25.50 for round trip Chicago to New returning within 30 days permitting of stopover at Washington, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. For further information address C. L. KIMBALL, A. G. P. A., No. 2 Sherman S Chicago. The South Side White House Mrs. P. Symms, Proprietor First-Class Rooms, With or Without Board By Day or Week Meals—Sunday Breakfast, 8 to 10; Dinner 4:30 to 6; Week Days, Breakfast, 10:30 to 12; Supper 5:30 to 6:30 Prices, 25 Cents and 85 Cents BOWL TO CHAMPION BOWL cut by the Central Cut Glass obbers, to be presented to M. of the world, by his many and have their names placed to him with this bowl, ma- Mr. E. H. Faulkner, 3107 St. ing Carnival week in Rothsch display. On week of August 18, 31st and State streets. time that anything has been o in the city of Chicago, to show what they said when the your name written there so th OWARD FEL REAM PAY PHONE 2928 DOUGLAS , Confectionery, Cigars, Cappers, Bread, Cakes, before Buying C Me. Whor OWARD FEL 368 30th S USE IN OD for BATHING Like It for Bad and Sore Feet IT AND SM package, 10 Cent On Sale Now At BOWL TO CHAMPION JACK JOHNSON $1000 BOWL DISPLAYED AT 3109 STATE ST. cut by the Central Cut Glass Co. of Chicago, for ers, to be presented to Mr. Arthur Johnson of the world, by his many admirers. All those had have their names placed on a steel engraving to him with this bowl, may do so by sending r. E. H. Faulkner, 3107 State street. This bow Carnival week in Rothschild's window in Con- lay. On week of August 15th to be displayed a first and State streets. that anything has been done in a substanti- the city of Chicago, to show to the Champion tha- t what they said when they celebrated his vie name written there so the Champion will se WARD FELIX REAM PARLOR PHONE 2928 DOUGLAS Confectionery, Cigars, Tobacco Papers, Bread, Cakes and Pies more Buying C Me. Whom? WARD FELIX 368 30th ST., CHICAGO, ILL. USE IN ODOR BATHING like It for Bad Smelling and Sore Feet IT AND SMILE package, 10 Cents On Sale Now At: $1,000 PUNCH BOWL T JACK JOHNSON'S $1000 BOWL This beautiful bowl, cut by the Woodman & Riley, jobbers, to be a heavyweight champion of the world, fishing to contribute and have the which will be presented to him with remittances to care of Mr. E. H. H. will be exhibited during Carnival Real Cut Glass Co.'s display. On a kneller's news store, 31st and 32nd. This is the first time that any day in the west and in the city of its admirers really meant what the story. Will you have your name with its real admirers. EDWARD ICE CREAM PHONE Stationery, Confect and Newspapers, Before Buying EDWARD LAUNDRY NON For B Nothing Like It and S USE IT J Package On Sale $1,000 PUNCH BOWL TO CHAMPION JACK JOHNSON $1,000 PUNCH BOWL TO CHAMPION JACK JOHNSON ```markdown ``` JACK JOHNSON'S $1000 BOWL DISPLAYED AT 3105 STATE ST. This beautiful bowl, cut by the Central Cut Glass Co. of Chicago, for Woodman & Riley, jobbers, to be presented to Mr. Maurur Johnson, heavyweight champion of the world, by his many admirers. All those wishing to contribute and have their names placed on a steel engraving, which will be presented to him with this bowl, may do so by sending remittances to care of Mr. E. H. Faulkner, 3107 State street. This bowl will be exhibited during Carnival week in Rothschild's window in Central Cut Glass Co.'s display. On week of August 15th to be displayed at Faulkner's news store, 31st and State streets. The first time that anything has been done in a substantial way in the west and in the northeast, it shows to the Champion that his admirers really meant what they said when they celebrated his victory. Will you have your name written there so the Champion will see his real admirers. Stationery, Confectionery, Cigars, Tobacco and Newspapers, Bread, Cakes and Pies Before Buying C Me. Whom? USE NON ODOR For BATHING Nothing Like It for Bad Smelling and Sore Feet WHALEY BROS, 3658 S. State Street RANKIN & WHITE, 3558 S. State Street PORTER & PRINTICE, 19 W. 31st Street E. A. STACK, 2842 State Street G. M. PORTER, 2842 Armour Avenue CHAS. F. DE LA BASTIDE 2701 Dearborn Street DOR MFG. CO 87 WASHINGTON NON=ODOI Room.512 DOR MFO 87 WASH 3216 Wabash Avenue J. C. CYPRET GEO. TUCKI G. WASHIN H. O. WOOD ROBERT MIL JACKSON BR G. A. GREEN, MRS. JIMMIE'S W. M. LANGFOK 8303 State Stree