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The Chicago Defender. American Music Hall Fined $75 for Drawing Color The Chicago Daily Defender 43RD STREET RIOT A FARCE Family Supposed To Have Been Routed Were at Theatre at Time of Attack. The Watsones Cried Because Landlord Would Not Flx House So They Could Remain. CHURCH AND MINISTER THE CAUSE. White Christiana Left 35th and Dearborn St. and Went To 38th and Wabash Ave., and Then to 43rd and Champialn Ave. To Get Rid of "Niggers." The Circus Church Will Have to Move again. IS A MAN'S HOUSE HIS CASTLE? THEN USE YOUR WINCHESTER. Defender Reporters Only Ones On Scene. Great Excitement When They Appear. White 'Christian Left 35th and Dearborn St. and Went To 38th and Wash-Ave. and Then to 43rd and Champlain Ave. To Get Rid of "Niggers." The 'Circus Church Will Have to Move again. 18 A 'MAN'S 'HOUSE' HIS CASTLE? THEN USE YOUR WINCHESTER. Defender 'Reporters Only Ones On Scenes. Great Excitement When They Appear. Much credit is due Mrs. J. M. Watson who resides at 4330 Champlain avenue, the 'flat' building, owned by Mrs. Helen Leonard and managed by her son N. H. Leonard, white. This building has been rented to several respectable Colored families with the exception of the middle flat which is occupied by a white family. The situation is critical and bound to assume a menacing aspect in the near future. The territory bounded by 47th st. on the south, Cottage Grove ave. on the east, 43rd st. on the north and Indiana ave. on the west, is the hot bed of race prejudice at the present time in this city. It is with shame and regret that we note the outcome of the affair on the south-east side, where directly from the chief, then apply for permits to carry fire arms or any other engines of war used in self protection, and proceed to defend themselves against the police who are sent to protect them (this is absolutely necessary) and also against your assailants. Upon your request to arm yourselves refused wait for no more action on the path of the authorities but immediately supply yourselves, with sufficient implements of war and ammunition, to withstand a seize of reasonable duration. Then awake on other such attack as has already been attempted and you will be prepared to fight and fight to kill. Allow no quarter. You are then protecting your own home, life, and interests, against which there is no law. A reward of $100 has been placed on the heads of each of the besiegers in storming party of Saturday, by Mr. Leonard. Help us to run down the cowardly – would-be murderers who threw a wagon load of ‘oricks’ through the windows of this building doing great damage to the property. Fortunately Mrs. Watson and family were attending a performance at the theatre and subsequently escaped injury, arriving at home and discovering the maidenly prosecution of affairs calmly made appropriate to remain for an indefinite period ther than pursue the more disgraceful course of feeling, and asserts her determination to remain. If the chief of police wishes to reestablish his former precedence he will earn some easy money, without assailing his character a la Proskli. We might offer him this clew. The Swedish Lutheran church which is situated within 3 or 4 doors of this christian-like outrage, has had considerable influence in ridding itself of Colored neighbors by few years and still is surrounded by men even after moving innumerable times. Let the chief interview members of this congregation. Mrs. J. Wideman and daughter, Allie Mae, 2316 W. R. R. avenue have returned last week after a long visit through the South. SWEET GIRL GRADUATE. Miss Ernestine Vivian Oldham, graduated from Wendel Phillips High School, and has entered the teachers College. This little Miss now holds three Diploma's, having won the First Foster Diploma in a class of 43 scholars, being the youngest in her class, at Raymond school, and holding the highest average of all. She also holds a very high record from Wendel Phillips High School, was only tardy twice in four years and mastered all of the studies and holds more credits than was needed to graduate ROBBERS STEAL HOT-AIR. Robbers broke into the office of the Mt. Glenwood Cemetery Asan., 3125 State street, but succeeded in stealing nothing. The only loss incurred was the smashing of a rear Better try a doctor's office next day. THE BOOSTERS AT PLAY The Apple and Orange Concert given by the I will Boosters at their hall Thursday, February 9, 1911, was a complete success. The recitation poly-logue participated in by Mrs. Elmora Franklin, Bro. Hall, Mrs. McClain and Mr. Nat. Jones, deserves special mention. Mrs. Franklin is a genius in her art. Those on the pro gram were: Dr. Knight, Pres. Burrell N. J. Beaumont, the Miss McClain, Mrs. Baldwin, Corning, of the Mrs. Fannie Jackson, Mr. John H. Zedrick, Mrs. Hattie H. Lampkin, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Allen. There will be a big "Booster's" program at Bethesda Baptist Church, Sunday, February 12th, at 4 p. m. 20,000 NEGROES COMING TO MEXICO. Translated from Clipping of "El imparcial," the Leading Paper of Mexico. This note is worthy of being commented upon. Those who thought that the new colonization law would impede the new country, countries have taken a different view, of his law to date has only freed us from dangerous elements, not depriving us of the useful ones, it has prevented introduction of men, with contagious diseases, men-who come to our ports with empty pockets, vagabonds, all of --- VOLUME VI - NUMBER 6. Much credit is due Mrs. J. M. Watson who resides at 4330 Champlain avenue, the flat building, owned by Mrs. Helen Leonard and managed by her son N. H. Leonard, white. This building has been rented to several respectable Colored families with the exception of the middle flat which is occupied by a white family. The situation is critical and bound to assume a menacing aspect in the near future. The territory bounded by 47th st. on the south, Cottage Grove ave. on the east, 43rd st. on the north and Indiana ave. on the west, is the hot bed of race prejudice at the present time in this city. It is with shame and regret that we note the outcome of the affair on the south-east side, where an attempt was made by hoodlums presumably of this same neighborhood to toil the residents of the above mentioned building. These rufians, harboring some feeling of jealousy and envy, wished to rid the neighborhood of a class of people to will they objected. Br it will be well to assume that one of the members of our race, have as yet been reported as perpetrating in any such heinous offense as that which was enacted on Saturday night of last week. Furthermore if the police department of this city wishes to apprehend the criminal offenders who are working the south side so systematically, in various forms of crimes and various ways of committing these crimes, it would be well to assume that the chief actors in this last recent and disgraceful performance and those of like caller formerly enacted are staged under the same management and specialization of the same subordinate. At any rate this is not something tangible, but police work as a rule is purely poor guess-work. It is our advice to the martyrs who suffered Saturday night and all other members of the race residing in Chicago, to apply for police protection. THE CITY OF EVANSTON By R. G. Bruce. Mrs. P. R. Downs, 607 Chicago ave. entertained Monday evening at a birthday surprise dinner for her husband. An enjoyable evening was spent by all. Mrs. L. H. Owens, Jr. and son, Harold, are visiting in Chicago with Mrs. Owens mother. Mrs. Bertram Pickett, 1721 Benson avenue, entertained the Dorcas Guild Thursday afternoon. Mr. Charles R. Lee, or Muscatine, Iowa, visited at the house of T. E. White, 621 Grove St., this week. Mr. Earl Burris Dickerson, a student at North estern will live in Chicago after this week. Mr. S. Lang Williams, of Chicago, delivered an interesting and forceful address before the Men's Sunday Afterpart, at W. William. Mr. Williams subject was "American Citizenship" and was very instructive. Mr. A. P. Perry, president in his usual pleasing manner. Music was conducted by Mr. William B. Pollard. The Mite Missionary Society was entertained by Mrs. Bemna Butler, 1699 Clark Street, Friday evening. Quite a number of visitors were present. Mrs. Baker Depugh read a very interesting paper on Missions. Miss Gertrude O'Neal sang, "Ave Marla," which charmed the audience. Mrs. Fannie Griffin, 1312 Darrow avenue was quite ill last week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams and niece and Miss Viola Williams took dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Woolfok, Rogers Park. Mr. W. T. Mason, one of Evanston's influential business men, has opened his new restaurant, 1617 Benson avenue, and had a grand opening today. Mr. Mason has just completed an $8,000, 2 story building and is one of the finest of its kind in Evanston, being located in the business district of the city. We all know Mr. Mason and wish him Godspeed in his new building. Mrs. Butler assisted by her sister, les Breckenridge, served resthents. This Society first Friday in each month. M. Cotton is chairman of committee. Dunn who was ill last letter at this writing. Musical given by the Willing Thursday evening was a successful write up will be week. e. 2418 W. Railer home with --- --- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1911 ALBERT W. MERRIWEATHER AWARDED DECISION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Cheap Theatres Sources of Great Amoyance To Patrons Seeking Amusement. Auditorium In Class By Itself. Management Courteous. WATCH YOUR TICKETS CLOSELY. Places Where We Are Corralled and Pushed Off To One Side, Make Excellent Marks For Our Attorneys. We rejoice to announce that Albert W. Merriweather, on March 27th, 1910, brought suit against the American Music Hall, Peck Court and Wabash avenue, for $200. In January of 1911 Mr. Merriweather was awarded $75.00 by a jury of white men. Judgment was obtained through the violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Civil Rights Statutes of Illinois, an act protecting all citizens in their civil and legal rights and fixing a penalty for violation of same approved June 10, 1885. Mr. Merriweather's attorney was T. Webster Brown, who defended him ably. A great amount of timidity is shown among our people in assisting their rights against the whites. After obtaining your tickets for the theatre, be sure that the seat check or stub the seat, the ticket box, make sure that you have the short end of the ticket and not of the customary in the theatres of cheap caliber and cheap amusement houses to huddle all of our people together. Where this occurs you have good grounds for suit and don't fail to take a bargain such a golden opportunity. You have the seats of no class such as the Whites, who take its type. Mentions might be made also of The Cort, Whitney, and Majestic. Now, for the benefit of those skeptics who are advocating separate schools, we should like to say, that if the conditions here make you feel your insignificance so greatly we recommend. Oklahoma, So. Carolina, Georgia or some other hot-bed of race satisfaction in the community guarantee you perfect satisfaction in the climate, train times going, and also show how numerous Negroes have made and broken all records for the regulation Marathon distance, afoot, out stripping all mechanical devices for speed possibly except the covert bullet—and the hemp ropes made of course we know who these skeptics are. Negroes(?) whose veins guide the blood of unknown white parentage through their weak bodies and of course cannot help having a feeling of respect for the people whose cause they agitate. But be it known that with the intellect that we have in Illinois (the only State with a law for us) we do not cater to the drain and outcause of other States (without this law) that Negroes who wish to establish a precedent and help us keep the cob-webs off the Civil Rights Law. A word to the wise is sufficient. When you enter a restaurant, the first thing you should do, is to observe the time when you sit down to order. If no attention is paid to your presence, make note of the length of time you have been made to alt, however you should have your witness with you. If you are in a case has just recently been thrown out of the courts on account of the complainant's not knowing the length of time he was made to wait. The Chicago Historical Society's Lincoln memorial exhibit, including 500 portraits of Lincoln and his contemporaries, loaned by Frederick H. Meserve of New York, will be opened on Friday. The exhibit is housed in the Chicago Historical Society Building, Dearborn avenue and Ontario street. SENATOR SUTHERLAND AMEND MENT OPPOSED. Washington, D. C., Feb. 8.—Senator Percy of Mississippi, in a speech on resolution, calling for the election of Senators by direct vote from the people attacked the amendment proposed by Mr.-Sutherland of Utah, which would place such elections under the supervision of Congress. "The extension of the federal power as contemplated by the Sutherland amendment is greater than the South, is killing us for the right of electing Senators by direct vote," he declared. The acceptance of the Sutherland amendment would give the national government a vital control over the electors and might be so employed as to result in the appointment of supervisors of elections, which would be most objectionable, the Senator mahtaunted. Years ago to pass the effort of twenty years ago to pass the force bill, Mr. Percy declared that legislation along the lines then contemplated would have resulted in chaos, whereas with the Southern states left to their own those who damage their own country; all this has the new law done for us. On the other hand, irrespective of race, or religious creeds, it has left our gates open to all colonization that might be useful to us; opens to everyone, which is evidenced by the article we published yesterday. Twenty thousand Negroes will come to settle in Campeche and Tabasco—not for the purpose of looking for work (subject to all the eventualities). But each of every one of them provided with the tools of working of the fields that they will own. If all the immigrants to Mexico bring, as they will, a small capital, the problem of immigration would offer less difficulties for us. The colonists who invest their money in our country guarantees to us, to a certain extent, by that alone, that they really desire to become colonists, that they desire to be part of us, and they will not be pernicious vagabonds. Our country undoubtedly needs men like these. There will probably be a few men there who will disfavor on 20,000 Colored individuals for this reason that they are colored. But this should not be. They will invest money in our country, will work honestly, and that is all that is necessary. At times we have had immigrants into our country who were white outside, but very black inside. CHICABO HOTEL NEWS All Up-to-date Hotel News and News of Bell Hops. By S. Adams One of our Chicago's old favorite head waiters in the person of William McKnight has for several years had charge of the Baltimore Hotel in Kansas City, Kas. (Said nothing one of the finest in the state), was in the Windy City a few weeks ago and secured a crew of eighteen men to take charge of a new grill room that were open in the Baltimore Hotel. The reporter received word from Mr. McKnight saying, "the boys have made good and everything is O. K. A gentleman(?) entered one of Chicago's Cafe's recently and so pleased was he with the coffee served him that as a tip for the waitress, he kissed her. Thereupon she shewed the hot I quid in his face, burning him so seized that the police ambulance was called. After having the face pressed he was allowed to go as she grilled make no complaint. So you see it doesn't pay to forget that there are women who will resent an insult regardless as to the source from whence it comes. The next issue of the Defender will contain an item concerning the Hotel opened in Burlington, Iowa. Fourteen people in Chicago and arrived all O. K. in Burlington ready for the opening of said hotel. Watch next week. "In order to appear popular," said the clerk of one of Chicago's big hotels, "it is not an uncommon thing for guests to write letters to themselves at his hotel before leaving other towns. The idea undoubtedly is to have mail awaiting the importance to have mail awaiting the next hotel. Everything has a cause which will lead to an effect but this is one of the latest." --- TANNER SPEAKS AT THE NEGRO FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE. There was a good sized audience at the Negro Fellowship League last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett, who had known Henry O. Tanner, the great artist painter over sixteen years ago when he was not famous and when Mrs. Barnett was known as the exiled editor of The Memphis Free Speech, had secured his services for the occasion. It was Greely day at the League and Mr. J. H. Roberts discovered the life of Holly Greely to great satisfaction and accrued completeness. After he had finished these works, a play by the League orchestra, a play by Miss Viola Hill and a vocal solo by Anita White a local soprano who sang a prayer from Roberts. Mr. Tanner was the next in turn by introduction from Mrs. Barnett. His speech which was short and extemporaneous contained no epithets of memorial notation. Like most artist Mr. Tanner is nervous, with a memory that relaxes in his moments of commanding thoughts, and the usual agitation which goes with a person of very nervous temperament. He has a pleasing countenance which appeals more to foreign than native versatility. But the character of type of culture creature only in the context of home culture and as he is the son of Bishop Tanner of the A. M. E. Church, his name will soon be greater. Jesse A. Shipp, the playwright, editor R. S. Abbott, Mr. Dean, a globe trotter and Sylvester Russell was among those present. --- The Belliken Whist Club held its regular meeting Saturday afternoon, February 4, 1911, at the residence of Mrs. Hattie Hadnott, 3343 Vernon avenue. The first prize, a beautiful Battenberg dresser scarf was won Mrs. Hattie Hadnott, 3343 Vernon avenue. A lovely Battenberg table covered by Mrs. L. Hamilton. After the game a lovely lunch was served by the hostess and enjoyed by the club. LINCOLN EXHIBIT NOW OPEN. Senator Percy Opposes Direct Vote Move.—Senator. Chauncey. Depew Defends Negro. --- Defen BURY 11, 1911 for Draw devices of government there had been continued prosperity for both whites and blacks. "I believe," he said, "that those dark days have gone, never to return, and yet we find warrant for appre- sions in the threats of the Sen- tor from New York (Mr. Depew) that Senators voting for the resolution would feel the result of the Negro vote in the doubtful states. "It indicates a desire to curry favor with that vote and it may afford a sufficient incentive to attempt to control elections." MOTHER BOONE, FOUNDER OF ST. THOMAS CHURCH. Is No More On Thursday, February 9th, 1911, Mrs. R D. Bone, aged 27, the founder of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, departed this life at 7:00 a.m. m. Mrs. Boone was an energetic Christian worker and was the mother of St. Thomas. She was always spoken of as "Mother Boone." Three daughters, Mrs. A. G. Lucke, Mrs. A. J. Wright, Mrs. C. B. Lange, and 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grand children survive this grand and noble woman, Mother Boone was affiliated with the Masons, the Tabor, and numerous other organizations, and known as one of the old settlers having resided here for more than 50 years. Her sickness was of about 10 days duration and she died at her home 3229 Vernon avenue. Funeral services will be held from St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 1 p. m. Sunday, February 12th. TUSKEGEE MILITARY BAND IN ATLANTA. Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 10, 1911. Special to Chicago Defender. "At a concert here tonight in Bishop Turner's Auditorium, Prof. N. Clark Smith, the well known Chicagoan, led his celebrated Tuskegee Band of 50 pieces to everlasting glory, as is his way, before 2 house filled to overflowing, with Michael Jackson's Megaphone quartette and Prof. Simone, creating bow done in Chicago style "more features of the evening performance." Prof. Smith regaled in innumerable medals and conducting his band in his own individual style ranks second to none in his line of work and his band ranks with the Marine Band of Washington D. C. We expect to have him with us soon. APOMATTOX TOX CLUB WILL HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICES ON SUNDAY IN HONOR OF LINCOLN AND DOUGLASS. The Appomattox Club, will hold memorial services in honor of Lincoln and Frederick Douglass Sunday afternoon, February 12th, in the parlor of the club. S. Lang Williams will speak Douglass and Judge Wm. H. McSurely, will speak on Abraham Lincoln. Invitations are issued for this occasion. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY CLUB Mrs. Jessie Johnson, Secretary of the Phyllis Wheatley Club, is spending the winter in Hot Springs. We miss her very much. Mrs. A. Thomas is acting as assistant during her absence. The Callico Hop at the Appomattox Tuesday evening, Feb. 14, promises to be well attended. The ladies' costumes will be beautiful; come and see the ties as they find mates. The program for the matinee at the Pelican Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 21st, is excellent. Everybody is going to attend. The ticket will be on sale this week. Mrs. Wells is doing all in her power to make this a success. We hope every one who has the interest of the "Home" at heart will help her. The regular meeting of the club, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 15th, at 3:50 Forest avenue. We hope to see every member present as much important business must be attended to at this time. The House Committee is requested to come early and have its meeting in the dining room, before the regular club meeting. Mrs. G.W. Lambert, chairman. All of our soliciting friends are expected to make a report Wednesday. We hope each member is trying to bring in something to help this friend bring in something to help this fund no matter how much we have done in the past. We must continue to do the same until this mortgage is lifted, then if you really must sit down, it will not so bad, fory or good influence is worth something, and your knocks will help also. WAYMAN CHAPEL NOTES. Evangelist Lena Mason continues to preach every night to large and enthusiastic Congregations. She will preach a sermon on the life of Richard Allen Sunday afternoon. at ? October 12th. All are invited to these services. 1st Sunday in March Illustrated service at the Church. LOOK AND READ. There will be a midwinter rally at St. Marks M. E. Church, cor. 50th at and Wabash avenue, February 12th, 1911, come and help us. We will allow as speakers for that day at 11:00 a. m. Dr. R. E. Jones, editor of the South Western Christian Advocate, and at 8:00 p. m. Dr. W. H. Logan, also New Orleans, La. Come hear these able men. H. A. FOREMAN, Pastor. Governor William H. Mann of Virginia Makes Notable Address to Students...Many Other Men of Note Tell Students the How to Be Useful Men and Women.. GET THE THought THEIR MOTTO. Nelson Page in Heart To-Heart Talk Told Many Interesting Stories— Praises Gen'l. Armstrong for Living Ahead of His Time—Trustee Praise President Hollis B. Frisel's Great Work. Story written especially for the Chicago Defender, Chicago's greatest weekly paper. Hampton, Va., Feb. 10.—On Jan. 30, the seventeenth annual celebration of Founder's Day, in honor of Shawn Chapman Armstrong, soldier—educator of the Negro and Indian races and plains in agricultural and industrial education for all races, was held on Saturday at Hampton Institute. Interesting and inspiring addresses were delivered by William H. Mann, governor of Virginia, Good Homes; J. D. Eggleston, Virginia superintendent of schools, Better Public Schools; William H. Shepard, F. R. G. S. African missionary; to Hampton graduates—W. B. Holland, Franklin, Va. Negro Organizations, and C. B. Randall, Belona, Va. Usefulness; Wicklite Rose, Southern educator, School Demonstration Work; Jackson Davis, Alabama state supervisor of colored schools, Supervising Teacher; W. T. B. Williams, and great, Gapster Fund, Negro Public Private schools; Mrs. B. B. Muntford, Virginia Co-operative Education Association; and Robert Bruere, Upholding the Negro. The Founder's Day sermon was delivered on Sunday by Dr. Samuel C. Mitchell, the well-known Southern educator and president of the University of South Carolina. It dealt with the significance of General Armstrong's life and work to the problem of race and racism in the United States. "We have reasoned about the economic, social, and political bonds of the two races. There is a physical bond that unites them. Disease is no respecter of races. The health movement is going to help on the home, farm, and school movements. Dr. Mitchell compared General Armstrong with Alexander Hamilton. "They appreciated the unity of nation rather than the beautiful traditions of any particular section or class of the people. The war struck by the moral mission of America. "I tell you," said Dr. Mitchell, "I get more leverage on problems of the South at Hampton than in any other place between the Potomac and the Rio Grande. Hopefulness seems to be in the atmosphere. I am fully inclined to believe with General Armstrong that the presence of the Negro here is not an accident, but the fulfilment of a divine purpose. "With God and nature on our side, and with the potential qualities for growth and work in both races, I believe we are going to work out our problem. Your children and mine will live together upon this soil in the spirit of mutual helpfulness through the ages and ages that open out before our country. Dr. Mitchell said: "What need we to reckon up are the assets, the encouraging features, and the forces that are making for good." Thomas Nelson Page, the delightful writer of the old South, gave a heart-to-heart talk in the *Hampton* students on morals and manners and paid a tribute of gratitude to General Armstrong—"the father of a better and truer education for the Negro," one who taught men to appreciate the dignity of labor. He said: "Seek out and form a close personal friendship with a good, sensible, level-headed, warm-hearted white man or woman older than you are." The following Hampton trustees were present: James W. Frank Darling, W. W. Frazier, Charles H. Kelsey, Lusford L. Lewis, William J. Schieffelin, and Hollis B. Friell. MISS HAZEL HARRISON'S PIANO. RECITAL. Miss Hazel Harrison a talented young woman and a highgrade pianist will appear at the Music Hall, Fine Art Building, Sunday afternoon, at three thirty o'clock, Feb. 19. Miss Harrison stands in a class second to none in the art of music and those who are fond of good music such as to be slightly entertained from a musical staging will find just what they are looking for. Miss Harrison. She has given recital in Chicago before and she is well known to the lovers of music in Chicago. NORTH SIDE SOCIETY. C. R. Williams. Princess Chrysanthemum, at present at Hermon Baptist Church, Feb. 28th all the young ladies are the buds of the church. The services conducted by Mrs. Leena Mason are attended to over foliage. Mrs. Leena Mason, Fobrasky, 12th Mrs. Leena, Ma-will, will lecture, Sunday afternoon. p. m. on Biancho Richa birthday in February the A. M. B. Church. Dr. Anna Cooper. Baptist Sunday. Ull. Dunbar's Memorial. berculosis, she also v. Chapel at night. A valentine entertain Chicago leading Lights 1540 Wieland street. Each person will recie One of the features Side Womens Club Ba for the gentlemen. their line, March 2 a CORNELL C Cornell Charl, home of Mrs. H. February 3rd. A present and a vei was spent. Mrs. I charge of the p who were absent Miss Fannie Sm Club read a be pathy, and our Gowan gave us a forgetting. This pat Hill he hoped forget, the罪 contour us in our life and look only to true. The Club has re- Laws and we hope that a will take a deeper work of the Club. T at the residence of derson, 2900 Stat afternoon, February nie M. Mitchell, P. Roach, Secretary. ```markdown ``` MT. ZION BAPTI CHU Mrs. Mary Mither, Miner, died at St. February 1st. A girl was held at Hebbleting by the pastor of A of which she was a r was taken to Colibri house now. Mrs. X. E. Price Teachers Training evening. At the Mt. Zior Sunday, at 3 p. 1 Gayles, of the Ser preached the Ord con N. Branch, of Church played it Mr. and Mrs. T. Chicago, visited t Sunday. They we Mr. and Mrs. John Chicago. Mrs. Mary Fields Miss Sue Scott, who Walker, of Rogers Pa- noon. They got an- not get back in tin Mrs. E. T. Fletcher Muller, of Chicago, Mr. George Eator Bensen were marri Wis., last Wednesday was held at 814 Chu- ton, at the residence The Swanston Litt changed its meeting day to Tuesday at 8 for this quarter are president; Mr. Jim president; Miss retary; Miss S. Mrs. B. Depugh O'Neal, chal Mrs. F. Laah, je Mr. and Mrs. J street, entertain- ton, Mrs. Brooke ther, last Monday a Mr. D. Robbins, of boyhood friend, of 1100 Clark street, last Sunday and ye- red. No Landers The glibed vote to meet Fuezo wood avenue. The ing themselves at poses to take a "coming mayoralty of the organization quality different found in such boi In so far as n thing you stand dependence, president, Mr. and Mr. Wm. F. and Treasurer, R. R. G. Bru respondent, will all political write favor no speecl for the men w ties and who matter. The Norw assisted by 365 G. U. G. its-first ann Anniversary Hall, Monda A grand pr and among H. Turgys, S. Grover, Chicago, M Bruce and an The source RATES IN ADVANCE. 1.60 1.00 0.75 ADVERTISMENT. time $0.75 given on large or long egs, Associate Editor, endorph, Society Editor, Holly, Cartouchel. OFFICE. State Street HUAGO, IL. one Douglas 3339. cond-class matter, February Postoffice in Chicago, Ill. rch 3. len. than all the other d. FEBRUARY 11, 1911. id you like the snow? ١٢٠٠ for the Evanston Guess eek. long wild over Mr. Tan- Paris smiles. as were home they he rioters company. A. is looking good. building will look lay when the South will be standing on ke the Negro dis- is for every busi- dion-keeper, black keep their windows ly surprise the Mayor know that all kinds of to go in New York the mo- hits the ground. Landlords deserted houses are order- sidewalks cleaned the uters, and a fine of five seet, and the citizens crosses and gutters ow blockades carried immediately. t speech of Elihu Root e honor of his master alls the great burden of ch he labored under first newspapers falsely and accused him of be- est corporation lawyer. those record is brilliant nor shines, and he good candidate in case golt of the inevitable welt and Taft. great pleasure that Mr. Robert G. Gor of Northwestern graduate of Tuskegee, e paper in its several throughout the North. Mr. Bruce has already by securing a largecriptions paid in ad, and says that the favorable for as week. reat city for the poor open door which in transition of many beggars posters. Such a city be and is especially, often gutters the burial mistakes. Few men and most men fall be-weakness. We have a cripple who recently the temptation of a lit- I sold out his business. that Colored men make that they are stubborn and we see criticised in plums. They wont see swell up with the reckon. Our business he cordial, humble people who patronizing man who if because he is some one of the ke on himself, but he lives to see, customers go walk or. And all such men sing Joe Simms' orig- Vonder Why." of gambling , badly most people , who are and against it in position of gambling city is especially bad . titles openly crusade places are closed at is terrorized by men or immediate source acting , except to there are gamblers thieves, al- together amount main duty of operers and the po- all boys who are om entering into has come for the e. It is absolute- be guarded in and still be on the move on the lored" rivals to some time ago it legro with large hold-ups and de- terror to the residents. Did it a white man leave a white This would cease of a pop- for this trick; 'ter dark' and right ...and G. cy author, rough, an musician ties and the 'in --- PERSONALS. Mrs. Laura Dalny Pehham, of Hull House, will read a number of Dumars poems at the memorial service, to be held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, February 25th, at 3 p. m., by the directors of the Dunbar Memorial Sanitarium, under the auspices of the Bethel Historical Club. Miss L. Stokes, one of Munice, Ind., belles, a cousin of Mrs. J. Gray Lucas, 3337 Wabash ave, is in the city, the guest of her cousin, for an indefinite stay, when seen by a Defercn reporter she expressed herself freely as to how she liked his Chicago and says "I will not cause it. I never go back to Munice, still she says, "I love the little town and my many friends there. She is a graduate of the High School and Normal College of her home and while not a Society belle she says she enjoys society once in a while. The Ladies Auxiliary of the 8th Reg III. Nat. Guards Informal Dance Feb. 21. Masonic Temple, 3956 State St. Admission 35 Cents. Mrs. Elnora Clayton, 3716 Dearborn street was full of smiles on Wednesday, when seen by our reporter, she was telling a neighbor just how it all happened, and she said; O! dear Me! he is so sweet, and everything! You know, I don't know how I got him; got what? asked the lady, why child I'm married, of course, I reporter left because she began kissing the ladies, her name is Mrs. Brooks now. Miss Mae Boyd, Tuskegee graduate, married a young minister during the week, they will go to Africa it is said to save the savages. The Chicago Defender will be greatly obliged for all subscriptions paid through the Money Order Dept. of the Postal Service. All Notices must be paid for before they will appear in this paper. Subscription $1.50 a year all must be paid in advance. The Englewood representative of The Chicago Defender will be Miss Bessie Bell, of 6220 Morgan street. Mrs. Jennie Scott, of 3752 Wabash bedside of her son, she is lively now. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Parker, of 5031 Lake avenue, intend leaving the city for Hot Springs where they will remain until summer. Mr. and Mrs. Sedgwick R. Johnson, of 3838 La Salte street will be the guests of The Chicago Examiner at the Hippodrome, Auditorium, on Feb. 14th. Mrs. H. S. Claybrook, of 5520 Ingleside will represent the Defender in Hyde Park. THE DOUGLAS CLUB DANCING SCHOOL Every Friday Night Masonic Hall, 3956 State St. The Drexel Whist Club held its second meeting on Monday, February 6th, at the home of Mrs. J. Tribue, 5436 Drexel avenue, and refreshments were served in regular banquet style. The officers are Mrs. R. W. Walton, Pres. Mrs. T. J. Napier, Vice-Pres; Mrs. H. S. Claybrook, Secretary; Mrs. Colela Duncan, Treasurer. Much interest is being displayed in the progress of this organization as it is made up of Hyde Park Selects and all are neighboring property owners. Meetings every Monday. The "Foresters Orchestra" extend to yourself and friends a cordial intention to their Pre-Lenten Party, to be give away on Friday, February 21, 1911, at the Masonic Hall, 3954 State street. Music will be furnished by the Orchestra. Admission. 35c. Dancing from 9 until 1 p. m. Geo. Oliver. Mor. W. L. Smith. Asst. Mgr. Walter Harris has sold out his interests in the Twentieth Century Buffet to his partner, Mr. Harris who is popular and who drew all the trade of his business is now engaged in politics. Honey Johnson opened at the American Music Hall ast Monday. DR. M. A. MAJORS, PHONE 2209 DREXEL W. W. Cor. State and 47th Streets Entrance on 47th Street. Buddy Gillmore has gone to New York on account of the death of his sister but is to return shortly. Capt. L. C. Valley's wife, of Milwaukee, WIs., spent last week in the city the guests of Mrs. A. Pettice, 3610 Calumet. Mrs. Jennie Green, honored her nephew Lurry B. Hayes, with a stag on his 21st birthday. Space will not permit the mention of the names of those present. Mr. R. A. Jefferson is spending the Wine Club, Va., the name was given to the place by Genl. Robert B. Lee, who expired himself on his officers as wanting some coffee, and the place was dubbed coffee finally the name. The Parental Club will conduct the next meeting at Keith School February 15th, at 8 p. m. All are invited: Y. M. C. A. Meet to Morrow Sunday at Odd Fellows Hall 3335 State St. Miss Bettie H. McDonald, of Bangor, Michigan, is in the city on a short vacation visiting her sisters and brother, and is staying at 3009 Dearborn street. With her niece, Miss Hattie Pettaway, Miss Bettie H. McDonald is the sister of Mr. W. W. McDonald, 4937 Indiana avenue, who has been somewhat indisposed with the La gripe for past week. He examines 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. Senator William E. Mason was unable to give the address at the Douglas Center Sunday afternoon on account of sickness. His place was well filled. Owensa Mowne aately accepted parole of the third Unitarian church on the West side. Senator Mason will speak next Sunday at 4 p. m. from the subject. "The True American." A large assembly greeted Mr. Henry O. Tanner, the distinguished artist, at the Douglass Center Thursday evening. This was one of the most pleasant affairs of the year. Those present felt it an honor and privilege to meet him. The library class taught at the Douglass Center by Mrs. H. E. Stewart, on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, at 2 p. m. is open to all. Read the want ad. columns; there are some good bargains. The W. C. T. u. work was well organized in the various departments of the Olivet church by Miss Peterson, national organizer, during her stay in the city. Mrs. J. T. Jenifer will spend an indefinite time visiting friends in California having left the city the last month. Mr. Edward Wimp, of Buffalo, blew into town on Tuesday for a few hours, he is highly pleased with his new position. Mrs. Florence Woodard, 3626 Forest avenue, left the city Thursday night to meet her sister Miss Hazel Thompson, one of the members of the Smart Set Company, which plays there next week. The Ways and Means Society of Grace Presbyterian Church will meet Miss Hazel Thompson on Friday, Feb. 13th, at the house of Mrs. F. Fuller, 3739 Vincennes Avenue. A full attendance is looked forward by the interested members. Lincoln's Birthday, Hon. Geo. W. Plummer, one of the leading lawyers of Chicago, will deliver the address on Abraham Lincoln, for the Negro Fellowship League, at 2830 State st. Sunday, February 12th, 1911, at 4 p.m. M. C. B. Mason, Jr., will sing; Ida B. W. Barnett, Pres. Wm. D. Neighbors, one of Chicago's enterprising and leading Real Estate men, accompanied by Mr. L. B. Anderson, Assistant County Attorney, were welcomed visitors at the Rink during the week. There will be a unique skate contest tonight and tomorrow night, as well as a Hurdler race for girls. Those wishing to see a rare skate contest will do well to attend. The Sunday afternoon Concerts are just the caper for those who are at a loss to know what to do with themselves from 2 to 5. Come out Sunday and have a good time. A DEFENDER SUBSCRIBER IS LUCKY. Your Subscription is now due pay up this month, to help make your paper the best in Chicago we have given you the best news, the best cartoons, and made the best time on Saturdays. We trust those of you who want to use us; keep the Y Y C. A. spirit of delivering the goods and the Defender will be able to its work properly and well—if our Collector don't reach your home by Monday noon, go to the Post Office and mail us a Money Order in order that we can get it by Tuesday. You want to see the Dally and you want shares in it. Our Subscribers will be given the opportunity and by paying promptly now we can judge how you will pay when you get your shares. We hope all our Subscribers will do their duty. W. E. Berry, of the Eighth Regiment promises to put on some new music for Sunday night. Come out and hear the 8th Regiment in their latest musical hits. Mrs. Jennie Scott, of 3748 Wabash avenue and sister of Col. John R. Marshall, has left the city to attend the funeral of her son. Sunday, Feb. 5th, was ladies' day at the Standard Literary, and was a brilliant feature. New officers were elected owing to the resignation of all the former officers. Mr. H. O. Tauer, the famous artist was entertained at the Frederick Douglass Center on Thursday, Feb. 9th. Madam Azalia Hackley and Miss Fitzhugh, gave an impromptu recital at Fisk University. Mr. George Walker, who are spending the winter with his family in the southland, is expected home next week. Things are quiet around the old, stand since George, left. Mr. Julius N. Avendorph, was the special guest of Messrs. Thurber, of The Thurber Art a Gilly, in the Fine Arts Building, on Tuesday afternoon to meet Mr. Tanner, the artist. Mr. Avendorph serured the permission of Messrs. Thurber, an afternoon reunion reception, in his honor, but on Messrs. Thurber, Mr. Tanner de or 0265 Vernon continued to be rhone on the island. count of serious illness. Miss Ada Lou Mitchell, was the happy recipient of a gold socket with diamond setting on her twentieth anniversary which occurred on the 5th. Miss Mitchell, will not divulge from whence it came. W. R. Sobers, Chicago's leading young tailor, society man, and prince of goodfellows, has fully recovered from his painful accident to his hand his six patrons in his usual congenial manner. Hon. Richard T. Greener, the scholarly and eminent gentleman has fully recovered from his attack of pneumonia. Notice: The Defender will send no paper to any one before the subscription for same is pai din advance. All notices no matter what sort or kind must be paid for in advance. The same is true of advertising matter for clubs and societies. We have been largely embarrassed during the past month, owing to the fact that ten clubs owe us from $1 to $18. THE MAN OF THE HOUR. The candidacy of Alderman Merriam has taken a certain leap in the ascending in the last few days and from all indications now that he is a sure winner, the disposition upon the part of the various factions to get together has proven fruitless, this is the first time under the new Primary Law that the voters have had an opportunity to make their own selection for mayor. It is up to them now. Choose wisely or unwisely the man whom they desire to act as the custodian of the city government for the next four years. Among the many candidates to be selections from none is more worthy of our support than Alderman Merriam, his manifest ability proven in his handling the committee appointed to investigate city graft has stamped him as able man a fearless leader and a worthy exponent of the HON. CHARLES E. MERRIAM. people's cause Alderman Merrimud duties for several years as a professor in the University of Chicago, justifies his friends in proclaiming him justly fit to assume the responsible involved. In speaking of the principles which should be enforced he has this to say: "The first principle in a progressive platform is absolute honesty in the conduct of city affairs." "No compromise should be made with graft or with those who defend, apologize for, minimize or ignore it." "Next to honesty in public affairs, the greatest need is for administrative efficiency." "Effective regulation would prevent many of the disasters that afflict this community from time to time." "The close relation between efficient administration and the comfort, convenience and happiness of every citizen must not longer be ignored." "The taxpayer and the citizen are entitled to receive full value for every dollar expended by the city government." "This should be both a great busi- ness city and a great home city." "I submit my candidacy for the re- publican nomination for mayor to the state legislature to believe that honest and efficient popular政 府 armament is worth fighting for." A NEW BUSINESS CENTER Beginning at 4704 State street, west side, Messrs. Henry Hayes and William Joy, (alias Sallie Boy), has opened the Bachelor Buffet with Georgia Bill and Dan Carter Spencers, it seems as if these above gentlemen has headed the Joy people from going down in the 3rd and second ward for their employment. Watch for their ad, in the Chicago Defender. DEFENDER OFFERS YOU PHYSICIAN FREE OF COST Still another offer. For a limited time only the Defender will give away one of the three following named books: "The Life and Works of Paul Lawrence Dunbar," "The Woman Beautiful," and "Woman's Guide to Health, Beauty and Happiness," all nicely bound and illustrated. No married woman should be without a gift. It is good substitute for an absent mother or a family physician. And a Word From Nearby Towns. A GOOD LESSON To All Who Read This Column of a Sincere Man. By Mr. Arnold. Lexington Mo., Feb. 10.—Revival meetings are now being held every night at the Zion A, M. E. Church, Baptist, Methodist and everybody are invited to attend these meetings. Come one come all and help us make these meetings a success, we are working hard to save the souls of our young men, women, boys and girls. Come and help us in this great work, we need your assistance a revival is much needed in Lexington and if you do your part God will do his, don't stay at home and sleep every night, but come and help us save souls for God, if you want stars in your crown, you must help us next week. (NOTICE).—All persons who fail to pay their monthly bills when due, your papers will be discontinued without notice. The editor can't afford to send the papers every week unless they are paid for when due, please bear this in your mind, the price of this paper is 25 cent per month, the paper may be $1.50 in advance. Address: John H. Arnold, Box 247 Lexington, Mo. This is your last notice about paying up your monthly bills. Miss Viola Jackson, the oldest daughter of Mr. Henry Jackson, departed this life Sunday night, Feb. 5th, 1911, at the age of 17, she had been in all health ever since the death of her brother Henry who died a month ago. Viola as a good Christian young lady and much beloved by all her school mates and every one who knew her best, her voice has ceased, cool steps will never be her again in the school room. The remains will be taken to Dover, Mo, for burial. Peace be to her ashes, the death of this young lady is a great shock to her many young friends, for ever may she rest in the arms of Jesus. If the report is true, it is said that a certain couple of our young people are to be married soon we will not mention any names at present until we first find out whether the report is true or not. Mr. Jackson Arnold, father of J. H. Arnold, who has been sick in bed for the past 4 weeks with kidney troubles is some better at present. DR. R. E. JONES OF NEW ORLEANS TO SPEAK AT Y. M. C. A. Dr. R. E. Jones, editor of the South Western Christian Advocate, will address the South Side Y. M. C. A. at 4 p. m., Sunday, Feb. 12th, at Odd Fellows' Hall, 3335 S. State street. TO HELP FREE WHITE WOMEN. WHY WHITE? ALL ARE OF ONE CLAY. "Lincoln was the emancipator of the black slave. Who will be the emancipator of the white woman?" will be the subject of Mrs. Minora S. Jones on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, 52 Dearborn street. This subject should be interesting, and we urge that a goodly representation of our women be present at this meeting of the Woman's Suffrage party of Illinois at the Lincoln celebration on Saturday, Feb. 11th. "One God and One Country." It is just as important that the black woman be free as for her fairer sister. Our women should stand side by side with her fairer sister and fight the same battle with the same end in view. BETHEL LITERARY HOLDS DEBAT: ING CONTEST. Those who failed to hear the debate on, the opportunities of the Negro, missed one of the greatest arguments ever held in Chicago, that touch the direct interest of the Negro. The contestants who were to represent the worth got cold feet and withdrew at almost the last moment and in order to carry out the program as advertised, and not disappoint such a large and enthusiastic crowd it was necessary for the chairman of the program committee. Mr. A. J. offered to take a hand in the fray, and Mr. C. of the service of Lester Y. G. Maywil to co-operate with him to support the northern end of the debate. The team representing the Southern interests, were awarded in contest, but afterward admitted their defeat. Sunday, Feb, 12th, Mr. S. B. Turner will give an interesting lecture on Tuskegee, and the Moses of our race, Mr. Turner has just returned from a recent trip to that institute Sunday, Feb. 19th will be woman's day and he expresses by women of the club. Everybody welcome. RECRUITING STATION UNITED STATES ARMY 488 South State Street. Orders No. 32. Washington, D. C. Feb. 10.—1. Pursuant to authority contained in telegram. The Adjutant General's Office, Washington, dated February 8, 1911, an auxiliary recruiting station will be opened this date at 2197 South State street, Chicago, Illinois. Sergeant Ebenezer Burns, General Service Infantry, now on duty at the Parks and Squares party, 488 So State street, will proceed this instant on temporary duty to 3127 South State street, this city for the purpose of opening and conducting the auxiliary station at that point. 2. Privates Charles W. Stine and James R. Wilson, General Service Infantry, will proceed this instant to the auxiliary recruiting station at 3127 South State street, reporting upon arrival to the non commissioned officer in charge of that station for duty. The Quartermaster's Department will furnish the necessary transportation. The journey directed is necessary for the public service. F. C. KINNEY, 1st Lieut. U. S. Army, Recruiting Officer JESSE BINGA BANKER So.East Or.State & 30 Place CHICAGO, ILL. COMMERCIAL BANKING- SAVING ACCOUNTS- REAL ESTATE- ESTATES MANAGED- MORTGAGE LOANS Safe Deposit Vaults $3.00 Per Year. W BOWERS & CO. HANKERS. REAL ESTATE Wage Earners Can Buy a Home And Pay for it the Same as Rent. A very interesting Table has been Accurately Compiled BY... WH.BOWERS & CO. 44 E. 31ST ST. CHISKOLY Houses & Flats For Rent. 6 E. 31ST STREET, N. E. C. Phone Douglas 866 THE DOUGLAS CLUB DANCING SCHOOL Prof. Garfield Wilson never stops at the same place long. He placed before his students not long since the four-step, and before that the Hobble Skirt Dance and the masquerade, and at which time he gave in prizes. Now he comes with the Character Dress dance for March 3rd, with $150.00 in prizes. Prof. Wilson has, beyond all doubt, elapsed all the old masters of the art in the city, and he bids fair to build up one of the greatest schools in the Northwest. I NOTICED IN THE DEFENDER. To the Editor of the Defender. Sir:—I notice in your paper of the issue of the 4th inst, an article purporting to state reasons why the co-partnership, previously in full force and effect between one, Chas. A. Lett and myself, at 3132 State street, has been dissolved. Without attempting to place the blame for the malicious misstatement of the actual facts in the case I desire to deny emphatically the libelous misstatements to the effect, "That the said Charles A. Lett's desire to run a, first-class place brought about the disagreement." I would have allowed this cowardly attack to go unnoticed, had not so many persistent demands been made upon me by my friends to resent it. I do not desire to take laurel from the wreath of my ex-partner's moral standing; in justice to him and the people who know him will no doubt agree with me that he needs them all. Nelly to attempt, to pose as a night shining novel star myself, I make this statement, simply to brand the statement made in the issue last week as being unworthy, unscrunulous, and notoriously a false statement of fact. Believing that you are broad enough to publish the same, I am. Respectfully, Walter M. Harris.