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The Chicago Daily Defender MR H. O. SCOTT AND THE AVIATION INDUSTRY greatest Circulation OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE MIDLE WEST. $1.50 A YEAR. VOLUME VI- NUMBER 8. HAMPTON FARMERS' CONFERENCE IN TWO DAYS SESSION And White Farmers Ga- pton Normal and Agri- titute to Study Farming, Mann Spoke of the hat State. ' YOU RISE. es Stirring He Makes Dr. Knapp Billion Dol- Farms. H. H. H. H. 24th.-Theebruary 10.situate Farga remarkegro farmers" directed by Roy R. Clark cultural Department in most help 000 white and Col are daily improving school, and community throughout the South. But two hundred dollars were deducted among Negro adults and children for prize exhibits of corn and cereals, vegetables, canned and preserves fruits, domestic arts and science goods, and public school manual training. John B. Pierce, Wellville, Va., a Hampton graduate who has been most helpful to Virginia Negro farmers as a demonstration agent, delivered a forceful, Christian, common-sense plea for improving the country schools and houses. He urged the Hampton students to make unusual sacrifice for their race. Born William H. Mann, the agricultural governor of Virginia, Dr. Seaman K. Knapp, Washington, D. C., the master spirit of the Farmers' Cooperative Demonstration Farm Work. Prof. William D. Hard, director of extension work at the Massachusetts Agricultural College, Amherst, Mass. Dr. Nelson A. Mayo, the well-known veterinarian of Blacksburg, Va. T. O. Sandy, Burkeville, Va., state agent of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, these men spoke words of hope and wisdom. Members of the Hampton Agricultural Department delivered helpful FRANK D. WARING, PRESIDENT, Frank II. Waring, President, whose efforts brought the Choral Study Club of Chicago to its present standard. and practical addresses on "Potato Raising," "Fertilizers," "Hog Diseases," "Poultry Production," "Flies Governor Mann said: "We have in Virginia 25,612,000 acres of land. We are cultivating less than 4,000,000. We have not enough people in Virginia—only 2,061,000. If we had as many people in proportion as Massachusetts, 12,000,000. Virginia would be the empire state of the Union. "If the farmers of Virginia averaged 112 bushels of corn to the acre, as did the boys who undertook the demonstration work for 1910, Virginia alone would produce annually 150,400,000 bushels of corn." Dr. Krup declared that the United States bisses every year two billion dollars that bushels by agricultural shortcomings that he buys. The demonstration work, corn clubs for boys, and canning and poultry clubs for girls, have increased the people's earning power and made them better citizens. The Chicago Defender. Professor Hurd spoke on "Transition in Agriculture" and "Corn Production." He advocated deep soil preparation and shallow cultivation for corn. Thomas C. Walker, Gloucester, Va., a Hampton graduate and lawyer-farmer who has helped his people buy and improve hand, urged the farmers to sequestrate fertility while they have the opportunity. Hampton Institute is making possible the extension of Gen. Samuel C. Armstrong's ideas through its annual Farmers' Conference. DECORATOR GAINS LAURELS. Mr. Daniel H. Simpson, who has been a decorator for eighteen years, working among the North Shore aristocrats, has just completed work on four North Side apartments which is the talk of the Chicago. The apartments rent for approximately $500.00 each and are located at 454 Wrightwood ave. Mr. Simpson has done work for the following named persons, to whom they offer you: Mr. W. C. Casey, head of South Wiltshire Hawkins, 3840 Vincennes avenue; Mr. Wm. Harris, 4443 Langley avenue, and Dr. Willard, 43rd street and Langley avenue. The Defender recommends the artistic work of Mr. Simpson to any and all of its readers, as he is a genius in his art. His ad, appears elsewhere in the paper. LIFE INPRISONMENT FOR STEALING TURKEY Third Offense Proves Fatal—Circuit Court Has Gala Day—Another Victim Sentenced to Be Electrocuted for Insulting White Woman. Special to the Calgary Defence. Georgetown, Ky., Feb. 24, 1911. George Brown was sentenced here Tuesday to life imprisonment for the abuse from a wealthy farmer. This was the third offense for chicken stealing, and his plea that he no means of supporting those who were dependent upon him for a living had no effect upon the Court, unless it were to make him deal more harshly with the culprit. The defense made by Brown's attorney was weak and leaned toward the prosecution rather than the defense, which will always be the way in any state where they mal- and break their laws according to their own notions. Whether the attorney for the defense be white or black, if he defends a Negro ably, he lays himself liable to disarmment. Another case on the docket was that of John Jones, who it is claimed, suited a white boy by force. The mob failed to do its duty the Court sentenced him to death by electrocution, as the hagman has been forever banished from the state of Kentucky. Jones is the first victim the chair is to have since its installation. His case was not proven, but he goes to his death on circumstantial evidence. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS' RECEPTION. The local American Federation of Musicians No. 208 gave their annual reception at Central Hall on Washington's birthday evening. There was a fine class of people present to show their appreciation for the finest collection of Colored musicians to be found in any large city in the country. The officers are as follows: J. Edward Smith, Pres.; W. A. Shurail, Pres.; E. Berry, Cor. Sec.; George Bailey, Financial Sec.; James B. T. Trees, Among the musicians who volunteered at the Dorsey, leader; Geo. Boarman, assistant leader; S. M. Hoffman, third leader; Jas. A. Cromwell; Jas. B. Tucker, violin; A. Cranshaw, violin; William Pinkney, Frenchchorn; J. W. Woodford, Frenchchorn; Ed. Williams, double bass; William Springs, double bass; Chas. Alexander, double bass; C. Williams, clarinet; Howard Lee, clarinet; Gerald D. Wells, flute; D. Dull, cornet; A. C. Franklin, cornet; Harry Johnson, cornet; Henry Know, bass; Ben Covington, trumpone; Leoby, trumpet and drums. The ball was given to the gift fund and was quite a success. The Federation was organized in 1902 and has a membership of 110. The committee extend many thanks to their many friends and patrons. A GENTLE REMINDER THATS RIGHT! TODAY IS THE FIRST OF MARCH MY FIRST PAYMENT IS DUE ON THE Y.M.C.A. THE PEOPLE IN TENNESSEE Will Be Treated to rare Articles Each Week From One of Their Worthy Sons-Full Accounts of the Y. M. C. A. Movement and Other Race News. WE ARE STILL RISING Our Commercial College and Religious Interests Will Be Discussed Each Week Through the Defender in Order that Our Sons Abroad May Read. By Wm. Brooks. special to the Chicago Defender Chattanooga, Tenn., Feb. 25.—The Sabbath day services were attended largely at the various churches, and the divines did most eloquently, delivering excellent ensembles to their audiences, who, with engagement, listened with marked enthusiasm. The choir chanted some choice selections in the sweetness of music to the delight of the hearers. The Y. M. C. A. is doing a great work under the leadership of Prof. S. S. Booker, A. B., general secretary, and soon the people of the city will be graced with the presence of Mme Hackley, the noted singer. This musical and literary treat will be had for all lovers of fine are. She is the greatest singer of the American stage and thrills her audience with the sweetest of music. To hear her means but a repetition. Such brilliant stars should be greeted with the presence of a large audience. A beautiful wedding was celebrated at Home. The pretty marriage of Miss Hellen Swate and Mr. Joseph Wiggins took place at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Swane, Park place, a few evenings ago. Rev. E. M. Argyle, B. D., Pastor Thompkins, A. M. E. Zion Church, with dignity officiated. This ceremony was witnessed by a large host of friends, who abundantly extended their congratulations for the couple to sail in the vessel upon the matrimonial sea, to share that success and comfort which awaits them. Miss Jannie Pentecost, her devoted friend and the matron of honor, was pretty gowned in white silk. The bride was daintily gowned in sky blue silk over lace, and carried a bouquet of bride's illies and roses. The groom was handsomely dressed in a suit of the popular style. Miss Hellen is one of the poorest of the vicinity and a real mother child by devotion. She wore an air of grace and decorum as a bride. Mr. Wiggins is quite an industrious young man, and took the marriage ceremony with the assurance of being willing to meet the responsibilities of his new life with pleasantness. There were many valuable and costly presents, which cheered the heart of the bride. Mrs. Ereola Wilson Elliott played the wedding march. A sweet solo was rendered by Mrs. K. Putman. The reception table was attractively decorated with flowers in an artistic manner, and all things were served in courses, of which the guests partook most freely. Prof. Wm Brooks, the newspaper corresponder, made this event enjoyable by his witty sayings. Mrs. Mary Swane, the hostess, and her associated hostesses, by special pains made this quite a swell social affair. Long may the couple live the life years of pleasure and comfort. Patient and love he their motto. Prof. W. G. Haynes, the famous National Exhibitor, for has forty days in succession shown in our city, and has entertained large audiences; and they became charmed and delighted with his most excellent exhibition. So he was requested to repeat his exhibition at the different churches, to give entire satisfaction. He has over 700 Negro characters as a special feature of the business world in real life's drama and playing well their parts. He electrifies his attendance with a high-class exhibition, and the mere mentioning of Prof. Haynes name draws the crowds, as does the name of Black Patti, when calling in our town. He won a great name as an exhibitor. His lectures are substantial food to the body of the Negro race. Hear him. Yes, do. Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Hardanay, of 6229 Loomis Blvd., gave a birthday party in honor of their daughter, Ruth's 14th birthday on February 21, 1911. Among the guests present were: Miss Ora and the Brumfield, Eunice and Hazel Sims, Nellie and Francis Beard, Earnestine Dozier, Redella Jordan, Elisa Jones, Myrtle Willis, Georgia Little Fanny, Jessie, Mae Hartaway, Milton Elliott, George Jorday, Clarence Moore, Charlie Cranshaw, Harry Jones, Harry Campbell, Ralph Hamilton, Barney and Willie Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Jackson. Will be on the market soon. Get one for your son or daughter or bath, make employment for your children; a daily paper is what Chicago's 100,000 colored citizens need to keep in touch with each other. Friends from all over the United States are solicited to buy them. Watch the Defender for further particulars. MONTGOMERY CITIZENS HOLDING THEIR OWN Bishop Blackwell and Rev. Blackwell His Brother, vie in Great Sermons— Church Crowded to Overflowing— Sisters and Brothers Walk About In Zion—Even Bishop Walters Has Hopes for Montgomery—His Monday Night Lecture Was a Masterpiece. DO YOU BELIEVE IN CLIPPINGS? Sick List Not Large This Week—Farmers Getting in Readiness to Ship Their Product Trees and Flowers Are in Bloom—Northern Visitors Crowd the City—Schools and Colleges Doing Much Good for Race. By Mrs. Kate Glass Brothers. Special to the Chicago Defender. Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 24—The Old Ship Church, the largest and most historic church of the A. M. E. Zion connection in Middle Alabama, and composed of one of the most refined and cultured memberships of any Colored church in the world, has witnessed some of the most stirring events in the last few days. On Sunday, Feb. 12, 1911, Bishop G. L. Blackwell, A. M. S. S. D. of Philadelphia, and brother of Rev. Dr. W. H. Blackwell, the pastor of Old Ship delivered two great sermons. At 11 o'clock he used the subject "Suicide, from the text, "Do Thyself No Harm," in which he drew a lasting lesson to all who give way to discouragements and the consequence of disgrace. At night he used, "Man, the Equal of Angels," and, as in the morning, held his audience in rapt attention. The divorce civil received a crushing blow from his shafts of piercing eloquence and terrible logic. He is visiting his brother in this city at the magnificent parsonage recently beautified, and which is one of the most cozy homes now of the city among our people. On Monday night, the 13th, Bishop Alexander Walters, A. M. D. B., L.L. D, delivered his great lecture on "Africa. Its Needs, and the Relation of the American Negro to It." Bishop Walters has lost none of his fire and enthusiasm, but swept everything before him in good style. He lays it at the door of every man and woman Bishop Christianize the 193,000,000 souls who are not redeemed in that Dark cemetery Bishop G. W. Clinton, A. M. D. B., L.L. D, was happy in introducing Bishop Walters and felicited the occasion and people on his presence. Bishop J. W. Alstorh, D. D. L.L. D, of this city, presided with grace and ease. Bishop Blackwell installed the officers of the church for 1911 on Thursday night. It was a great sight to see nearly 200 officers of the church and Boards inducted into office with great charge of the distinguished prelate. Clippings of the Journal (white): "Declarating that it was the duty of the Negro in America to carry the gospel to their brethren in Africa, and that the American church was not measuring up to its full duty in the evangelization of Africa, Bishop Alexander Walters, of New York City, noted churchman of the Negro race, student of African affairs and leading politician of the race, delivered a strong and forceful address on "Africa and Its Needs," before an audience that completely filled the auditorium and galleries of Old Ship A. M. E. Zion Church last night. Bishop Walters has recently returned from his third trip to Africa, inspecting the mission work of the A. M. E. Zion Church, and holding conferences, and entertaining over the future of his mother. He declines, however, that more young bishop women of the Negro race should take part in the development of the vast resources of the country as represented within the confines of the Liberian government. On his breast Bishop Walters wore the insignia of the Order of African Redemption, which was bestowed upon him in recognition of his services for the elevation of the race and for the peturity of the Liberian government. Besides himself, only a few other American Negroes have been so honored, among them ex-Minister to Liberia, Ernest Lyons and Emmett J. Scott, the commissioners to Liberia, representing the United States. On the rostrum Bishop Walters, last night, sat three members of the A. M. E. Zion Church: I. W. Alstork; of this city: Bishop G. L. Blackwell, a brother to Dr. W. H. Blackwell, pastor of the Old Ship Church, and Bishop G. W. Clinton, of Charlotte, N. C., who introduced ta-speaker. Again, I shall say of the pastor of this great edifice, that he is a soul-stirring man, and one particular feature I might mention, is that of his many sermons he has never used a subject more than once. He stands before his audience with ease and without one bit of fear. He has brought the Old Ship Church to the standard of today. The author who backward" to go forward is to go backward" to not express sentiments of a more fitting character than of the Rev. Dr. Blackwell. He means to elevate his people if he can. Mrs. Jordie Young and the infant of Mrs. Emma Wheat are quite sick at this writing. Mrs. Wheat herself is much improved. Mrs. V. L. Dozier has been sick for two weeks or more, but is able to be up; also Mrs. Elsy Lyons is quite sick. The writer thanks Mrs. D. H. C. Scott for her kind remembrance on St. Valentine's day. The little token was very unique. Mr. Eugene Lignon, one of the tailors of Brothers & Mitchell, has been indisposed for several days. The friends of Mr. Owl Mrs. Bizzell are glad to know that they are to remain here for some time. Mrs. Dr. Smith, of Renseraerla, is to be the guest of Miss Ida Abercrombie for a few days. THE FIRST AEROPLANE SCHOOL Founded by Young Colored Man Which Makes Mr. Ulysses G. Scott, Nephew of Col. John R. Marshall, 8th Ill. N. G. and Son rf Mrs. Jennie Scott, 3752 Wabasil Ave.; the Dean of All Schools to Follow. THO BLACK HE ROSE. Sixty White Young Men Enrolled the First Day School Opened—Invents Aeroplane That Would or Could Not Upset In Midair. Died Before He Finished Machine—Give Secret To Colored Friend on Death Bed. The Defender went to great expense and trouble to get the above cut to show to our young men that they can make their opportunities if they would but try in the account given below you may read what the New York Times (white) had to say of this boy, there are many a young man in Chicago who could do the MRS. HELEN ABOT SAYRE Mrs. Abot SAYRE will appear in "The Prodigal Sailor" with the Study Club of Chicago at Institutional church, Monday evening, Feb. 27th at 8:15 p. m. Tickets 25 cents. same thing and achieve a greater benefit than this young man if they would but try Chicago is as free for you as it is for the yankee boy, almost, and a little effort and determination on your part there is always a rich friend to come to your assistance while in New York the young ambitious Colored man is kept down by Southern whites and a low element of Cork-Clrish. But young Scott whose picture appears at the lower end of his school where you see the young men at work on an airplane has forced himself to the frost and had defied the world to unseat him. The only picture of this great young man and his school ever to appear in any paper and for the first PRICE 5 CENTS NEW YORK SEES NEED OF COLORED POLICEMEN, FIREMEN AND MILITIA Years Behind Chicago In Advancement—Committees Composed of Prominent Business men Push Movement. METROPOLIS A SLOW SECOND. Whites and Blacks Both Subscribe to Cause which Will Afford Them Better Protection. Special to the Chicago Defender. New York City, Feb. 24, 1911.—At a meeting here recently among prominent business men of the city it was decided to adopt different and safer means of protection, namely, to initiate a movement to secure Colored police and firemen for the city. The success of it was well taken, and officers are selected from among the most emprising business men, both white and black. Bert H. Williams, the popular comedian, was present and subscribed $100 to show how he felt on the matter, and said: "There is many a Colored citizen of this city who receives short shrift from the police, who is arrested and degraded in the neighborhood where he dwells, in the very face of his friends, and whose character is unimpeached, but who may happen to find himself involved in a street brawl or otherwise accidentally disorderly, and all because the policeman doesn't know the Colored man. Many have been the race riots in this city provoked by the needless rough tactics of the patrolmen. Many disorderly characters and vicious criminals are turned loose today upon this community of whom otherwise respectable citizens would have speedy riddance, but that the police department does not have the surest means, the Colored policeman, to tell the good from the bad. But more than that, were it not for the greatest good of our people, were it not for the public's law and order and morality, this great city, it seems to me, cannot longer afford to deny her tens of thousands of respectable Col- MR. JAMES W. WORSHAM. Mr. James W. Worsham (Tenor) who will appear in "The Prodigal Son," with the Choral Study Club of Athens, at Institutional church, Monday evening, Feb. 27th, 8:15 p. m. Tickets, 35 cents. ordered folk the representation to which their numbers justly entitle them and which their taxes for many generations have helped to pay." Mr. Williams, it will be well to remember, is Ordinance Captain of the 8th I. N. G., the only entire Colored regiment in the world, and, of course, could speak in behalf of the militia, as he knows by experience what they can do. It would be well if it were possible for all large cities to fall in line and not allow Colored citizens to be disarmed and trampled under as has been the case in the South. Stand up for and fight for your rights. Make your presence felt. time appears in your own Defender the Dean of Western papers: "AUTOMOBILE" SCOTT DEAD. Successful Colored Airship and Auto- Man Succinces on Eve of Success TEACH YOU HOW TO BUILD AEROPLANES. Aeronautic School of Engineers Opens New York With Sixty Pupils. (From the New York Sun) The education of mechanics engineers the education of mechanics engineers the structure of every type of aeroplan- ing aircraft, including spitty, spitty, street, and has enrolled sixty pupils. The general manager of the school J. A. Scott, engineer, founder and president of Cerla. (White) is secret course of education in the in which students are taught by to assemble all parts of our manufacturing plants, Wrigl Blerot and Hamiltonian. This is said to be the first at place to conduct a manufac- turing in the States. No attempt is made to the art of flying, I undertakes to work on monoplanes from a bluefin A effort is made to pli nature in mountaineering tors. The valleys of the more in the development chineses can be considerably any other mechanic. R. S. ABBOTT. LL. D. Founder and Editor. Issued Weekly by Chicago Defender Pub- lishing and Printing Company. SUBSCRIPTION RATES IN ADVANCE. One Year $1.50 Three Months $1.00 Three Months $0.75 DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENT. One Inch, one time $0.75 Special rates on large or long standing ads. R. F. Sprigge, Associate Editor. Julian N. Avendorch, Society Editor. Fon. Holly, Cartoonist. Entered as second-class matter, February 1, 1906, at the Postoffice in Chicago, Ill., under act of March 3, 1879. Larger Circulation than all the other Weekdays combined. CHICAGO, FEBRUARY 25, 1911. Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt has been here! White souls in black bodies then the lynchers and rapist must have black souls in white bodies. The crisis is here, but the California cactus will go out of business if the magazine rates go up. (Vote for whom you please. Candidates don't bother us, unless they are bothered about themselves. The Atlanta Constitution wants a home for the black mammy. That's all right, but if they let the old slaves children alone and give them a chance, they could make homes for "their" brutes—but our hearts. The wherewithals of a soldier is getting to be an awful proposition. The problem is: Shall a soldier drink in camp or out of camp, or both? Well, it all depends upon the conditions of discipline. What things need is regulation, Mr. Tatt. The story of Elbert Hubbard and the trick elephant was a good newspaper joke, as told last Friday week. Naturally, any newspaper man can be his own advertising agent, but it serves him well only if he is able to make good in vaudeville. Judge Landis has returned a verdict against Frank S. Goll, an oleomargarine moonshiner, who manufactured the stuff in the loft of a barn and in the cellar of a bakery. What the customers of two certain high priced, first-class Colored restaurants want, is genuine butter. In the meantime the white syndicate restaurant around the corner, which serves pure butter, is crowded. It is hard to say that the Negro rake not only lacks interest, but some of its most important business and professional people are stubborn. If a Negro is given a good business tip by a smart man of his own race, he fails to see the point. He would rather take a white man's tip even if it breaks him. Of such is the cause of a weakling race. The South tells a d—n lie if they say the yare grateful to the loyal Negroes—if they were, why the Jim Crow car, why the chain Gang, why a continuation of the black whench system when a marriage law to protect the Colored girl in the South is instituted, then and not until then, will we feel that the South really means what she says. Remove her Jim Crow cars and other damnable laws and we will take the South more seriously that we can at present. The 4th Sunday in April is rally day for Shilloh Baptist Church. The Bazaar given by the St. John A. M. E. Church Guild was a grand affair you who did not attend missed a treat. Mr. Edward Holman, of 1336 61st street, has returned from Jackson, Ill. Mrs. J. Green, of 6113 Ada street, who has been confined to her bed is improving. Mr. Lewis Hill is able to be up again after a serious attack of acute rheumatism. Miss Estella Bradley is still very low at County Hospital. on her execution and he spoke very highly. DR. M. A. MAJORS, PHONE 2209 DREXEL N. W. Cor, State and 47th Street Entrance on 47th Street. Prof. S. I. Lee, accompanied twenty five of his advanced pianos, pills attended the recital of Miss S.zel Harrison last Sunday. Theients were pleased at the inter shown Prof. Lee in taking these soils in a body Miss May D. Pannell, of 735 60th street, who has been ill for Mr. Henry Baumgaten is very sick at the County Hospital. Mr. Nolal Woodfork, of 6218 Morgan street, is able to go back to his work. The Ladies Auxiliary of the 8th Regt. III. Nat. Guards Miss Annabelle Compton, of 58 East 28th street, who was called away to Grand Junction, Mich., by the sudden death of her brother John L. Compton, who died February 12th, after suffering seventeen months, returned to the city last Monday afternoon. Mr. George Thompson gave a little home made Southern supper at W. L. Copeland's Lunch Room and Bakery, 107 West 32nd street late at eventide to Mrs. Ella Simons. Phil Poyter and Sylvester Russell. They were later joined by Irvin C. Miller. The Willing Workers of Shiloh Baptist Church gave a Martha Washington tea party Tuesday night, each present had an enjoyable evening. Wm. Johnson presents W. H. Hacken-Tenor in Song Recital, at institutional church, April 11th, 1911, at 8:30 p.m. Commission 35 cents. For 4 years of unbroken study Mr. Hacken has had two of America's foremost instructors. A race treat is promised. He will be assisted by Miss Aal Lou Mitchell (Pianist), Miss Minnie Adams (Soprano), and Mr. Kemper Harrod (Violinist). Ushers from Pandora Club. --- --- ```markdown ``` THE DOUGLASS CLUB announces its third novelty dress party known as the Character Dress Party, Friday. March the 3rd, at Masonic Hall. FOUR PRIZES in GOLD will be given away on the same evening. Prof. Wilson is introducing a new dance known as the Del-Norte. --- Mrs. L. Thompson, of 6241 Throop street was called home on account of the death of a sister. Mrs. Dennis Tyler, of 1337 61st street, is still on the mead. Master Loyed Melton, of G112 Ada street, is confined to his bed Melton, Elliott, of 6560 Aberdeen street is improving. Mr. Lyons, of 6136 Aberdeen street who is so very sick is a little better. Look out for the Old Folks' Concer at Stilhoh. Clark, of 6245 Ada street has gone to the hospital to undergo a serious operation. The regular meeting of the Billiken Whist Club was held Saturday, February 18th, at the residence of Mrs. F. Jenkins, 3241 Calmet av. The game lasted two hours, from 3 p. m., until 5 p. m. The first prize a beautiful salad dish was won by Mrs. M. Molett. The second prize a salt pepper and mustard set, was won by Mrs. E. Finch. After being served by the hostess the club adjourned. THE DOUGLAS CLUB DANCING SCHOOL Every Friday Night Masonic Hall, 3956 State St. The Pandora Club will give a musical at the residence of Miss Estelle Bryant, 6432 Champlain Ave, on Wednesday evening, March 1st, 1911. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Johnson, 6040 May street are happy over the advent of a son. The family now numbers three—two sons and one daughter. Mr. Chares H. Smiley the caterer is up and about again after his severe illness. Although quite weak he is able to visit his office daily. The piano recital given by Madame Downs on Monday night, February 13th at the Olive, Baptist church was a distinct success. Waves of handkerchiefs and clapping of hands acknowledged this great artist's ability. She was ably assisted by the Choral choir and others. After the recital Dr. E. J. Fisher gave a nice talk on her execution and he spoke very highly. DR. M. A. MAJORS, PHONE 2209 DREXEL N. W. Cor. State and 47th Streets Entrance on 47th Street. Entrance on 4th Street. Prof. S. I. Lee, accompanied by twenty five of his advanced piano pupils attended the recital of Miss Hazel Harrison last Sunday. The parents were pleased at the interest shown Prof. Lee in taking these scholars. Prof. M. Day M. D. Pannell, of 735 W. 60th street, who has been ill for the past two months is now convalescing. Miss Bertha Stephens, 3605 Forest avenue, having stricken sick on Wednesday, having had to have the doctor, she had a fever which registered 105. On Monday evening, February 20th, the Peerless Club entertained its select quota of friends at a dance at Union Masonic Hall which as usual was well attended. The affair was unique in its classiness. The officers who have brought the club to its present standard deserve a great deal of encouragement as the Peerless at present seems to stand alone among the young men's clubs. Call on us first and examine our line of hair goods, and if our prices do not appeal to you as fair and reasonable as others, look no further, for no where in Chicago can you do as well. Mme. Wallace, 3247 State street. Wallace will speak at Quim Chapel Sunday on what has Frederick Douglass done for the race. A recital given by the pupils of Miss Bertha M. D. Williams Thursday evening, March 2nd, at Bethel church. Miss Marie Brooks baby pianist will render a solo. She has wonderful talent and can improvise when in the mood of playing. Age 6 years. Admission 15 cents. Miss Blanche Early, a teacher, in one of East St. Louis Schools arrived Thursday, February 23rd, and will remain over Sunday with her mother Mrs. J. P. Early, 3712 Wabash Ave. who will give a party in her daughter's honor on Saturday, February 25th. On February 18th Mr. J. H. Holmes, of 3355 Forest avenue, celebrated his 45th birthday and entertained a few friends at a stag. The entire day was given over to the celebration. On Thursday, March 2nd, Dr. Theo. Mozee, dentist, 4711 State street, will deliver an address at St. Marks M. E. Church, in the evening on the subject "Bad teeth vs. Good Health." All are invited as this will be both interesting and instructive. Read the want ad. columns; there are some good bargains. Cornell Charity Club met at the residence of Mrs. Melissa Henderson, 2900 State street, Friday, February 17th. We had a very pleasant meeting. The club will meet Friday, March 2nd at the residence of our President, Mrs. Mimie M. Mitchem, 3530 Dearborn street. Mrs. M. M. Mitchem, Pres. Mrs. M. E. Roach, Secretary. Mrs. James H. Carter, 2684 Armour avenue, who has been sick in bed for more than two months under the care of Dr. E. S. Miller is fast improving, she feels grateful to the Lady Elks and Foresters for their care during her illness. Mrs. H. O. Wood, 2946 Prairie avenue, the congenial little housewife has actually found time to be sick a few days. We hope when she recovers she will join a few of our charity clubs. The "Foresters Orchestra" extend to yourself and friends a cordial invitation to their Pre-Lenten Party, to be given Monday evening, February 27th, 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. Olver, Mgr. W. L. Smith, Asst. Mgr. The Ladies' Auxiliary to the 8th regiment dancing party was a circus success; the only thing that marred the coming into dance of the Broadax who refused to dance with any of the pretty ladies in the hall. Mr. W. A, Wallace will deliver an address at Quinn Chapel Sunday on "What Douglass has done for the race." Mrs. Genevieve Coleman gave a box party at the Phyllis Wheatley Benefit at the Pekin Tuesday. Little Luella Duncan daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Duncan, 488 E. 35th street, died on Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. Funeral will be held from the house this morning at 9 o'clock. Interment at Mt. Glenwood. Mrs. Stuart another of Mrs. L. Mitchell, mother of Mrs. Wheatley. South last summer and had the misfortune of breaking her leg, returned Friday much improved. She would have been home sooner had it not been for the Jim Crow law which would allow her a Pullman berth out the state of Tennessee, she was on a visit to her home in Nashville. PANDORA CLUB GIRLS Names as follows: (Ushers), Miss Estela Bryant, Miss Ida Stevenson, Miss Mabel Reynolds, Miss Juanita Scott, Miss Mamie Gaines, Mrs. Inez Whealey. Coliseum Annex Wabash and 15th St. Monday February 27, 1911 Best Refreshments and Music Grand March at 1 A. M. ARMENT'S Orchestra Tickets 50c each THE WAGE EARNERS GANDIDATE A Square Business Man—A Friend of the Workingman—He Wears the Collar of No Man or Faction. "WHY I SHOULD BE NOMINATED"—TOM MURRAY. Honest, Sincere and Brainy Man for Mayor. Between ourselves brother, Chicago is in a bad way. Too much corrupt politics. We have honest men who are politicians, but they can make no headway against the crooked politicians now in control or seeking control. The part of wisdom would be to turn away from the politicians and look for a willing, capable and honest man who would consent to take hold and lead us out of the wilderness. Such a man offers in Tom Murray. A successful business man, a man of independent means, lined up with no one of the many factions now striving for supremacy in the Republican [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. TOM MURRAY. party. He is the only hope of the Republican party in Chicago and a certain promise to the distressed citizenship. Tom Murray is a man without a blemish. His long and honorable business career in Chicago has given him a standing which none dare saill. His private life is beyond reproach and he would reflect credit upon the people who elected him. Chicago is entitled* to have a big man for mayor. Tom Murray is a big man. Big in business capacity, big in heart and above and beyond all, big in honesty. Do we seek business capacity? Tom Murray has risen from a poor boy to his present commanding position in the commercial world of Chicago. Do we seek a just man? Tom Murray is one of the most humane employers in Chicago. A man of pure character? The private life of Tom Murray is as a pearly brook flowing through an unbroken forest. Chicago is entitled to a man who possesses all these qualities. There was never a time in her history when such a man was so badly needed as right now. So heavenly and brave, brother, suppose that he was a Christian freely and elect a man for man who has no entangling political alliances, with a blimeless private life, a man with the honesty and brains to place Chicago in the commanding position before the world she is entitled to hold. Such a man is Tom Murray. There is our way out of the wilderness. 500 COLORED MILLIONAIRES Made by the Stroke of the Pen After 20 Years Legal Battle for Valuable Cases—Amazoo—2000 Colored Families Will Reap Benefit of Being Indian Slaves. NOT LIKE THE IVORY SLAVE. Oklahoma White Folks Are Preparing to Let Down the Bars for the Negro With Money—Anything to Rope Tennis—the Lick Spittle Negro Will Still Remain in the Squalor, Intelligent Ones Leave the State. UITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS. Washington, D. C., Feb. 24, 1911. —The United States Court of Chains in the Chesokee Land suits which land has been in litigation for more than twenty years has rendered a decision which seriously effects the conditions of Negro tenants who were the former shaves of Cherokee Indians that owned the land. It develops that the land in litigation, was discovered to be an immensely rich oil field and former petty property-holders find themselves millionaires after years of ceaseless toil and struggling. It is reported that the two attorneys, Henry D. Laughlin and Robert H. Kein as a result of the decision of the court will receive for their fee $1,000,000. The Defender reporter detailed to investigate the case called upon the former (Atty. Henry D. Laughlin, but found him out. However his son, Randolph Laughlin was present and made the following statements in regard to these vast and extensive claims: "There is no truth in the dispatch that my father would receive a $1,000,000 fee," said he. "The amount is greatly exaggerated. The litigation, however, is important, and this decision means much to about 2,000 Colored. "The beginning of the story is in General Grant's term as President. He had an old body servant, Milton Turner, who was the son of a prince in Morocco, and a man of great dignity and ability, who had been stolen in infancy and sold into slavery. He appointed this gentleman Minister to Liberia, the only republic of Africa. Let us show you how a wage earner can Buy a Home W. H. BOWERS & CO. 6 E. 31st Street. Douglas 986 "Turner, as minister, had occasion to draw up some contracts with the savage tribes of the interior, and sent for some contracts between the United States Government and the Indian tribes as models. From these he learned that when the government freed the slaves of the Indian tribes, they were granted equal rights with the Indians." Turner seized the opportunity to make great gains and resigned when his people were granted equal rights with the Cherokee Indians and bought up a great deal of land in Oklahoma having an eye for the future. He took his case to a number of lawyers who refused to handle it until he found Ally. Laughlin, who took the case and won several claims for Turner, amounting in all to about $200,000, who in turn was penniless in 3 months time, and then vanished from the field of battle. Some of the claimants will be made millionaires by the decision, it is said, when the oil lands from which they were ousted are restored to them. FEDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER. 3032 Wabash Avenue. The Douglass Center Sunday afternoon meeting February 26th, at 4 p.m., will be addressed by Mr. Robert J. Iles, from the subject, "The Example of Washington." Mr. S Laing Williams will give a tribute to Frederick Douglass. All are invited. The Douglass Center Woman's Club is making garments from the third bolt of cloth provided them by the School Children's Aid Society for the needy children in the various schools of the city. A considerable interest is taken in this part of the work, a number of ladies applying for sewing before the last bolt was received. Mrs. H. E. Stewart's millinery class meets at the Douglass Center Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. The Oak Park friends of the Douglass Center gave a house musical Friday evening in preparation for a grand church service to be given for the benefit of the Center. They were very fortunate in securing the services of Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, Mr. Hilbert Stewart and Prof. Kemper Harreld. Mrs. Celia Parker Woolley and Mrs. H. E. Stewart were among the guests. Rev. A. D. Sutton preached an excellent sermon to the young men and their friends Thursday evening at the Olivet Church. The Congregational Church, which is now conducting services at the Donglass Center each Sunday at 11, is makinghetic offers to buy property soon. It will probably be located in the southern part of town, as most of the members live in that locality. Let us show you how a w earner can Buy a Home W. H. BOWERS & C 6 E. 31st Street. Douglas 98 DUDLEY AT WEBERS THEATRE. The most mirtful of all musical comedies "His Honor the Barber," presented by the Popular "Smart Set" Company one of the most widely known and withal expensive Colored shows on the circuit, is underlined as the next attraction at Webs Theatre, commencing week February 26th, 1911, with the customary matinee. At the head of the production is S. H. Dudley, a comedian of recognised scope and ability. Mr. Dudley will be seen as Raspberry Snow, a soldier of fortune who aspires to shave the president of the United States. The act is carried through the high school with the locals in the South. The first scene shows the Wellington White Race Horse Farm, Alexandria, Va., the next the turnip road, and the third the White House, Washington, D. C. The second act represents the Bayon of Mississippi and in the final act there is an excellent reproduction in the interior of the club house and the Pimlico Race Track. In point of novelties, features and original song hits, electrical and mechanical effects the offering can compare favorably with any Broadway production. The methods employed in evoking wholesome laughter are on the familiar lines that one is accustomed to in plays of its kind. On the hand and the fun is incassant and spontaneous throughout. Mr. Dudley has plenty to do and does all that he is called on to uncomely well. The action is spirited, the music infectious and the comedy of the excruciating kind and of the better sort. There is not a stale joke or situation in the attraction which should argue, well for its enduring success. The supporting company is composed of sixty people and includes Alda Overton Walker one of the best known dancing comediennes in the country. Miss Walker will introduce her familiar specialty besides displaying a number of stunning gowns. The entire production is under the direction of bassists Barton and Wiswell, of New York. New York. JESSE BINGA. PAINTERS So Last Or State & 35 Place CHICAGO, ILL. COMMERCIAL BANKING SAVING ACCOUNTS REAL ESTATE ESTATES MANAGED MORTGAGE LOANS Safe Deposit Vaults $3.00 Per Year. R. A. MOODY, THE TAILOR, Reported to Have Killed His Wife at Philadelphia. Report comes from Philadelphia to the effect that R. A. Moody, the well known merchant tailor of 3635 State street, had recently killed his wife and then disappeared. It is also rumored that he had afterwards killed himself, but this statement is confounded by the fact that detectives both in Philadelphia and Chicago are now busy looking for him. Moody's wife, who had left him once before, is known to have left him again, as far back as last August. It is generally believed by Moody's friends that he has become insane. He is said to have been suffering from a queer form of religious mania which is thought to have unbalanced his mind. When he disposed of the goods in his shop, leaving it destitute except a tailor's repairing outfit, he presumably departed for Philadelphia, where he again met with his wife. WILL MRS. WINBORN MARRY? New Orleans, La., Feb. 24th, 1911. —Mrs. Ada Winborn and Mrs. Al. Hackney arrived here today from Chicago, Ill. They were met at the train by the wealthy "Baron" who resides here. It is this same personage we think, was the cause of" so much extra expense in the line of drees-goods while in Detroit, Michigan, last summer. At any rate Mrs. Winborn's sudden arrival bespeaks volumes. The Baron previously seemed to have had other hopes but "cupid" is the switchman on Loves railroad and his hopes have been sidetracked and the Wabash avenue exponent has been eliminated. If it were not for the Defenders genous heads' your reporter here could not keep up with the pace set by the Baron Taxis and Dinners. Don't mention it, Fitting Mardi Gras celebration. Houses & Flats For Rent. THE MUSICIAN Evening Prices 15 to 75 cents. Matinee Prices 10 to 50 cents. THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD'S FINEST ART An elegant 2-flat brick, stone trim, near Garfield Blvd. Convenient to the best transportation in the city. Offered for sale at a ridiculously low price and ON YOUR OWN TERMS. 4 IN THE RAILROAD CENTER By John R. Winston. Mr. Sim Anderson has resigned from the service of the Pullman Company and has accepted of a position with Armour and Co., at the union stock yards. Mr. Louis Hamilton. 3127 Wabash avenue is running to St. Louis, Mo., in the service of the Wabash Ry. Co., as a chaid car porter. The boy from Palmyra, Mo. According to reports from New York the new interests in Missouri Pacific are prepared to furnish funds to the amount of $100,000,000 if so much should be needed for rehabilitation and development. Mr. R. E. Coleman. 448 W. 50th st., New York City, is holding a position in the service of the Erie Ry. Co. in the Dining Car Department between New York and Chicago. In Chicago every Tuesday a personal friend of Mr. Daniel Carter. Hon. James J. Cross is the man who put Messrs. Henry Hayes and William Joy into business in the 30th ward, this goes to show that he is a friend to the Colored race and he even brings his white friends to spend their money with Messrs. Hayes and Joy. 4704 State street. Mr. Cross for Alderman James J. Cross for a number of years treasurer of the Street Railway Employees Union, has won the respect and friendship of the Colored men of the 30th ward, through many acts of kindness, he has shown his sterling qualities in helping members of our race. That the Colored people are not unappreciation of the efforts of a true friend was shown last fall when they rallied to the support of Mr. Cross and took the 25th precinct of which Mr. Cross is committee man from the Republican to the Democratic column. Mr. Cross whose political forecasts seldom go wrong is strongly supporting Edward F. Dunne for Mayor. Yours respectfully. JOHN R. WIXSTON. In this the age of advertising and competition in the undertaking and funeral business, and in the affairs caused by the trust advertisements and individuals not working for the trust, friends and patrons that I can furnish a funeral as cheap as any firm or trust in the business, and that I can give satisfaction to my friends at the cost of $65.00 and give satisfaction or money repayable to the owners of business that I do not think that I have any advantage of or matriated a single person. I am right and my goods cannot be exchanged by any firm or trust. I have no St. Louis in time to be present at the matinee. Good card tonight, Fast, fancy and hurdle skaters. The contest Sunday night last resulted in bringing the prize back to the South Side. The North and West Side contend for it again Sunday night. An exciting program is promised. Come out and enjoy yourself as the THE WEEKLY NEWS MRS. NAIVE COLEMAN LEWIS. Mrs. Coleman Lewis, (Contralto) who will preside with the with the Choral Study Club of with the Choral Study Club of Institutional. Church, Monday Evening. Feb. 27, 8:15 p. m. Tickets 35 cents. Rink will soon close for summer repairs and will not open again for some time, as the skating must give way for one of the best and largest up-to-date summer shows in the country. Secretary and Treasurer Beau- rgard F. Moselle left Saturday night over the Illinois Central for New Oklahoma to preside at the Negro National Baseball Commission. He was accompanied by his secretary, Felix H. Payne, of Kansas City. The League promises to be a go with Kansas City, Chicago, Mobile, Pensacola and New Oklahoma; five cities are assured. While in New Orleans Mr. Moselle's address will be 204-206 S. Rampart, care Chicago Hotel. Phone Calumet 1861 Established 1876 PAYNES AND JAUNY 2469 Wabash Avenue. Keep your linen in repair. Wagena call everywhere. HENRY HAYES, WILL JOY, Props. The Bachelor Buffet 4704 State Street A place of Amusement for both Ladies and Gentlemen High Class Music and Entertaining Cafe in Connection Phone Oakland 1991 Chicago Calumet 855 Edw. T. Hogan, Prop. The LITTLE SAVOY Buffet @ Cafe 2634 STATE ST. Souvenirs Every Friday Night LEW - PROCTOR AND HILL - ED Entertainers C. G. WORTHINGTON, MASS. LADIES' AND GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS, NOTIONS, ETC. 3252 STATE ST. CHICAGO Corns Callouses or Burunies Positively Removed, or money refunded, by using Goodwin's Corn Salve. Send to your address on receipt of 10c. Free valuable booklet on "Care of the Feet" and sample of our foot powder with each order. Bondwin Fool Remedy Co., 55 E. 31st St., Chicago, IL. Telephone Douglas 1946 SURRADGE R. CAMERON & CO. Masquerade and Theatrical Costumes and Fine Clothing Masks, Grease Paints and Makes Up Materials, Wye Armor, Jewelry, Scenery, Specialties, &c. Theatrical Woodblock prints bought, sold and rented. 3447 South State Street RUNAWAY MULES KILL DRIVER. Insufficient Means of Protection Cause of Fatal Accident Absence of Handles and Guard Rail on Foot-board Allow Driver to Slip to Destruction. Burnell Turner, a teamster, while driving a team of mules attached to a heavily laden wagon, was thrown from his seat, down between the frightened animals astride the tongue of the vehicle. The sudden plunge of the driver frightened the mules still worse, and before Mr. Turner could recover his equilibrium he was struck in the pavement and struck in the back by fleeing hoofs and the year the wheel passed over his body and crushed his skull, killing him instantly. The Defender reporter was on the scene and tried to be of assistance to the unfortunate victim, but was unable to reach him in time to be of service. Mr. Turner was about 46 years of age, and leaves a widow to mourn his loss. It seems that the accident on account of the team shying, and on account of the guardrail on the foot-board Mr. Turner was unable to keep his seat and consequently fell astiride the wagon tonge, where he was forced to remain until he was thrown to the pavement at 37th and State streets, after being dragged for more than a block. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY. Are we happy? Yes. The earnest work of Mrs. Ophie Wells and her friends brought its own reward. The matinee was in every way a success. Every artist appeared whose name was on the program, and a grander program of our own home talent has never been listened to at any time. We desire to thank every person who in any way helped to make the matinee a success. The ladies, under the management of Mrs. Shivers, will have charge of the dining room at Old Fellows Hall Wednesday evening, March 1st, Peter Ogden Day. Those on the sick list are: Miss A. A. Pollard and Mrs. Minnie Mercer. We hope the members will remember to visit them if possible. Our president returned from East [Image of a man with a mustache and a bow tie, wearing a suit and a bow tie. The background is a solid black oval.]] E. JACKSON. The Oldest Underwriter in Chicago. THE CHATEAU RINK. WAYMAN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH. The special revival services conducted by Mrs. Mason, the evangelist, closed last Tuesday night, Feb. 20th. Mrs. Mason will preach at the church again Sunday, March 12th, and lecture Monday night, March 13th. Next Sunday night, Feb. 26th, the pastor will give another illustrated songs will be sung. These are proving to be very helpful services. Sunday morning, Feb. 26th, the first of a series of sermons on the Ten Commandments will be preached; the hour of service will be 11 a.m. A short program will be rendered each morning at 11 a.m., by the morning choir. Wednesday nights special services will to Easter, a short sermon at 8 p.m. Object, "In the Shadow of the Cross." March 7th and 8th District Conference will meet at Wayman Chapel, Rev. T. Reeves, presiding elder. Opening 10 a.m., March 7th. CHICAGO HOTEL NEWS All Up-to-date Hotel News and News of Bell Hops. Allow me to correct the print of two names, which appeared in the list of the crew of the Burlington Hotel, in Burlington, Iowa. Said list appeared in last week's issue of the Defender. The names are Frank Liggins and John Lane, both excellent writers. Lincoln, Neb., is the proud possessor of one of the finest hotels in the state, namely, the Lindell Hotel. Everything is strictly Eastern in style, and even the head waiter, Mr. David Stewart, who, by the way, is one of Chicago's best, is rapidly conforming to the rule (becoming eastern you understand.) Mr. Stewart heaves the old saying, "When in Rome do the best of what you see he shows by so doing, that he is not only a fine head waiter, but a clever man." Grant Clark, head porter and head bellman at the Hotel Burlington, in Burlington, Iowa, is held in highest esteem by the managers of sald hotel. Mr. Clark held a similar position in St. Joseph Mo., under the same managers, and on their making up a new field of labor, they immediately gave place to this worthy man and he hides fair to excel his work heretofore, and if he does, well, that will be going some. Mr. Clark has the Chicago system down fine in his work. Boys, profit by this. Learn your work from A. to Z. and then put it in practice. Wm. Smith, one of the Windy City's popular young waiters and a former second waiter under J. P. Early in the Auditorium grill room, went south a few years ago on account of falling health. The reporter was indeed pleased to hear that Mr. Smith's health has been wonderfully restored. He has had charge of the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, for the past two years. How true are the words of Scripture, "One shall be taken and one left," Our dear friend and co-worker, James Russell (for many years head THE BROADWAY THE FINEST BUILDING EVER OPENED to COLORED TENANTS in CHICAGO-Steam Heat, Electric Light, Tile Baths, Marble Entrance J. W. CASEY, Agent 10 WASHINGTON STREET TELEPHONE RANDOLPH 803 waiter in the Great Northern grill room), went south about the same time as Mr. Smith and for the same purpose, but it availed him nothing, and his many friends still grieve over his death. Mr. Smith, we are glad of your recovery and wish for you every success. MY FRIEND FROM DIXIE An organization said to be the acme of Colored musical comedy stars will be seen at the Globe next Sunday in J. Leubrie Hill's season's big hit, "My Friend From Dixie." Nothing has been left undone to make this the most elaborate and entertaining Colored musical show ever seen in this city. The first act is laid in Virginia on the plantation of Jasper Green. In this scene many pastimes are enjoyed by dusky belles and boys. Chief among the party of forty people who offer the above, is J. Leubrie Hill, a character comedian with a hilarious Hill's Colored offerings in American Hill's real type of Colored wench to force her way into society by the liberal use of money. Nothing could be more ridiculously funny than the awkward manierisms of the wench who knows more about corn pone or bacon, than wining and dining in society. The antic is advertised to make a horse laugh. There is an abundance of catchy music by Will H. Vodrey, the Sousa of the Colored race. Among the many are "Molasses Candy," introduced by Will Brown, the warmest baby in town. Brown is the best neat comedian since Walker retired. His part show, Shawn, is low comedian of the William T. Kearns production, the most original dance of the Others of note are Louis Mitchell, Leona Marshall, Mamie Butler, Evan Robinson, late of Cole and Johnson Company. This will be the largest Colored musical show here this season. Globe Theatre, two weeks, starting Sunday, Feb. 26th. IN THE WORLD OF SPORT. The Douglass Center Athletic Club gave the first of a series of home entertainments Saturday, Feb. 18, Illa Vincent, the Black Panther, was the feature of the evening, but only gave an exhibition with Calvin Respas. He was to have wrestled with a man from the Stock Yards, who had met with an accident and did not show up. There was an excellent program of youngsters. Charles "Feathers" Vernon wrestled Horace Taylor. The next was between Calvin Respas and A. Brown, won by Respas. One of the cleverest things seen on the mat was between Jas. Judge and Le Roy Bird, an 8th Regiment boy. The two kids got tangled, but Bird won the match out of three. There were also two out of three, William Calwell and "Jabe" Aams with weighing 138, went three fast rounds to a draw. Johnny Bell and Joe Godding, a little dark boy, as quick as lightning, who had a shade the best in three rounds, ended in a draw. Kid Monday (Ribinson), the trainer, made a speech in sport of sport as a true road to health for boys and invited them to join. Sam Allston is president of the club. The Hamilton Cleaning Co. Cleaning Rugs, Carpets & Everything at 50% off for Cash [Name] First Vice-President and Director J. W. Kirschner will have 600 shares of the Great Lakes Glinda Hills Corporation on sale at a very low price. Now the company will have 600 shares of money. Do not let this happen anymore. Money will never come again. Take it from me. The company will be on the international Base Ball Laukage run the prices up. Everybody on the inside is making money. J. W. HAMILTON 501 State St. 3600 WABASH AVENUE Come in and see our greatest array of distinctive new styles in Woolens and let us convince you of the value of High Class Tailoring, specially priced for the month of January and February. Is Your Hair Beautiful We Furnish You Money To Protect YOUR PROPERTY OR BUSINESS Mortgage Banking and General Brokerage ALL BUSINESS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL Northern Assets Realization Company Office, 3517 State Street Phone Aldine 2532 LEXINGTON, MO., NOTES 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. 24.—Mr. Griff Graham departed this life Monday morning, Feb. 20th. He was the father of Miss Sarah Graham, one of our school teachers. Mr. Graham had been working at an iron foundry for a number of years in Kansas City, Mo., and came home to Lexington a few weeks ago on account of sickness. He was a good Christian man, a faithful member of the Second Baptist Church. He was also a faithful and honest member of the Masonic Lodge No. 11. No arrangements for the funeral have been made at this writing. Mr. Graham leaves a wife, two daughters, two sons, relatives and a host friends to mourn his loss. Peace to his ashes. Mr. Robert Smith, who has been very sick during the past week, is improving nicely; also Mr. Jackson Arnold, father of J. H. Arnold, Mr. Arnold hopes to be out again in a few days. Well, how did you like the snow which fell Saturday and Sunday. It was two feet and four inches deep, the most we have had this winter. Put some more coal in the stove; it's not spring yet. Miss Frances C. Bradford is our correspondent and agent for this paper in Mayview, Mo. All persons wishing to subscribe for it, see Miss Bradford. 25c a month; 3 months 75c. Cash in advance. The Only Colored Come in and see our greatest ar and let us convince you of the value visiting her parents. Her friends are glad to see her. Mr. Wm. Ford, Jr., has bee some better at present. All persons having any news of importance should see J. H. Arnold and have it published in the Defender. All advertisements placed in the Defender will bring good results. There was a little trouble on 16th street Sunday evening, when some poor white fool struck one of our girls in the face with his fast for some unknown account. This white fool should be taught a lesson, as there is too much of this business going on of white people trying to run over Colored people. Our men must learn to guard and protect our women, and whenever some poor white fool tries to assault you just give him what he wants, the attempt. If we must fight in honor we have peace let us do it. The white fool is crushing us on every hand, and if we fail to help ourselves no one else will do it for us, so be a man and fight for your rights. Men, see to it that our women are protected from danger and from the hands of these poor white fools. THE FIRST AEROPLANE SCHOOL. ```markdown ``` Telephone Douglas 5308 Dr. Louie Usselmann 3150 State Street Cleaning, 50 cents and up. Main Spring, 50 cents and up. Ballance Staff, 75 cents and up. Jewels, 50 cents and up. Crystals, 10 cents. XInspector for C. & E. I. R. R. Be Wise and Open Your Eyes. Be Wise and Open Your Eyes! I BELIEVE in giving ALL a "square deal" and am willing to share my profits with the trade. My aim is to reduce prices on WATCH REPAIRING and still maintain the same standard of good workmanship, thereby winning the trade and good will of the public. How's this for a cut in prices? Stationery, Confectionery, Tobacco. Cigars, Newspapers, Bread, Cakes and Pies. Before Buying C Me. We give Fish and Weber Stamps with Groceries, Ice Cream and Sodas A First-Class LAUNDRY Agency in Connection. EDWARD FELIX. GUESS WHO? The Duke is was seen last Sunday morning on State on State. What was the matter Johnny. The Photo-graffit says that it was a man who was taken for take on his Mamaska party that took him to the airport. The Webbash avow. doll is who said "T mother lets me." Baby tell mother its me. The chummy doll are who are so crazy about their talented browns especially C. "K," M. W. said C. T. could put some more post-millennium in. In the paper, sounds most post-millennium. Tin soldier you ought to quit lifting silver when you call on a shovel. Avv. You can buy a little tittle D. J. is back. E. H. the duke is most correct. That the 4th and EvansAvv. doll sure is correct. Mr. T. K. thinks so any way. The bean catera has some mysterious things. They are Puss Erving. Tin Soldier R. M. The young P. O. Dude is who wouldn't buy from a certain doll. Money must be scare. The goats are who went to a certain dainty with plain suits when it was full dress. The young man is who said he wasn't willing to pay 4th kids home because she is never home. Sad. I love my Eddle, but Oh, you know. The doll is who was seen entering a taxi on 4th and Calumet Avv. The doll could like to know where the beacaucers are. Why not ask Ring S. By Sylvester Russell MISS HARRISON'S PIANO RECITAL. MONOGRAM THEATRE The Most Popular Vaudeville and Moving Picture House on the South Side PLAY11 ALL FIRST CLASS AGTS ORCHESTRA THE VERY BEST Hourly Performances from 8:11-Midnesc Sunday and Holidays ADMISSION TOO 3028 State, near 31st Street Have your decorating and jobbing done by one of the best men in the business, any job over $50.00 may be paid for on the installment plan. simplicity but in *them* was somewhat displeased in its course of situations. Miss Misa Kawaguchi, who was a teacher and would make a good professional, in certainty giving us what we did not least because of her position for *Manager Motts* but Sam Cooker was there with a waken smile to regulate the flow of the meeting. We go to make up a society committee of a female charity or sorbure organization. The committee under the direction of Ms. Brown Welts deserves great credit. The was the greatest social event of the year but all times be supported by all the people. Dick Lewis at the Grand THE CITY OF EVANSTON Ebenerzer A. M. E. Church. Serves at Ebenerzer were largely attended, Sunday, both morning and evening, William Cannon and Mrs. Ellen Jackson united with the church. To receive in the church, a special evidence of the deep sorrow and lifelong life of the man, the result of a large increase in membership, of the church such as has not been witnessed before in all its history. It is a result of the installing of an electric motor blower to the church, which is used to stead of pumping which the organ by the use of a water or electric motor attachs to the blower, which without the use of the lever will blow the wind into the organ by a she will only have to pull-down a switch motor is the gift of the Mets Sunday Club. Community meeting at Ebenerzer, Sunday, is a large number expected from the city, the greatest woman preacher of the church the first week in March. In the Society of which Mrs. Core Morris the head will soon display the old collection boxes. She will have in The Fair, the first week in April, promises to be even more bad. The committees are out solitary articles and money. It will be an early event, but the committee will be asked to give two dollars. Mrs. Bebe Grivaes, the chairman is happy over the committee are taking hold. She wants to raise $500. Bishopener will show Chengo preachers in a quarterly meeting collection, without in the same table. Come out, and see it done Sunday. We table. Bishop W. H. Heard writing in the Christian Journal of London, England names fidelity of the leading churchmen and preachers of Evanon is included in the collection. W. T. Mason had his grand opening of the restaurant and lunch room, 1617 Benson Benson. 1617. Table D'Hote dinner was served from 11:30. Muscle was furnished by W. E. Benson. 1617 of the new place is a thing of beauty all modern improvements and convolutions. room that is artificially and neatly furnished, room that is artificially and neatly furnished, its kind in Evanston. Louis Dixon son of Mrs. Dorsey Dixon died Monday with appendicitis. Funeral was held Thursday morning. The young man was twenty-five years old. He leaves be To the Voter To the Voters of Chicago: W. H. John R. Four years ago I became cov the statutes I was entitled to lie moneys and other fees and county treasurership the most try. I had promised the citizens o everything except my salary. IT WAS MY WORD. I MADE GOOD. Any man willing to pay $500 any man who holds his word A MAN WITHOUT A PR John R. Thompson. Four years ago I became county treasurer of Cook County. Under the statutes I was entitled to retain for myself the interest on public moneys and other fees and emoluments which would render the county treasurership the most valuable political post in the country. I had promised the citizens of this country to turn into its treasury everything except my salary. This was not a legal obligation. Any man willing to pay $500,000.00 to live up to a moral obligation any man who holds his word higher than $500,000.00, I submit, is I have offered myself to the Republican voters of this city as their candidate for mayor. I stand upon my record as a good servant and an honest official. For twenty years I have been in business in Chicago as a lunchroom proprietor. I have served coffee and sandwiches over the counter, to laboring men, business men, professional men—to the rank and file, not to one class, but to all classes. I know what the average man's problem of existence is. We have talked together at close range. I do not have to guess at public opinion. I have succeeded in business in Chicago, not through speculation, not through inheritance, but OVER THE FIVE- AND TEN-CENT ROAD. I have earned my way a nickel at a time, and I know how big a nickel is. I understand economy of administration. My business experience stands me in good stead. For four years I have had an opportunity to closely study the various branches of city government. I ask you to support me because I have an ambition to be mayor, and because I am, I believe, qualified to fill the position. By R. G. Bruce. side his mother three sisters and two brothers. Mrs. T. F. Richardson 2021 Colfax St. Mrs. T. F. Richardson 2021 Colfax St. e afternoon. The ladies are doing beautiful work and this shows that is not merely a Mrs. Nancy Irwin Sunlin of Davenport, Mrs. Nancy Irwin Sunlin of Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. A. Irwin 2810 Isabelle St. The Stewardess of the A. M. E. church Stewardess of the A. M. E. church Several Club members attended the Phyllis Several Club members attended the Phyllis Club matine at Pekin, Tuesday afternoon. The A. M. E. Church, met Wednesday evening with its director, Mr. Baker Deppe. The A. M. E. good rehearsal was held. Mrs. Deppe served dainty refreshments. Mr. M. Thompson Jackson are entertained by Dixon and M. Thomas, Sunday at dinner he is to succeed a very strong man who goes on to become a minister of misses from Louisville. It is notted for the progressive people of our race, many of whom are well educated, that men go to these people with a fair education, having finished the city school of Nakeeb. he attended Turkegue and also Fisk. him at the latter institution he was literate and at the latter institution he was literate society and College, Y. M. G. A. and a good speaker and has all the glitz and a grit of a good hopscopel for him much success in his new hopscopel for him much success in his new The Mite Missionary Society of Ebenezer meeting with Mrs. Thos. Cotton, 101 Sherman Missus, next Friday evening. The Mite Missionary Society of Naney Smith, spent Thursday with Mrs. Grace Cotton, II. He gave returned from Madison, Wis. Wetness he reports a pleasant sea- sion. The Blessed Hoe Club Ebenezer church The Blessed Hoe Club Ebenezer church March 11, concert and concert on Thursday, March 11, The guests danced till two n. m. when rs of Chicago: Thompson. County treasurer of Cook County. Under to retain for myself the interest on pub- enclosures which would render the t valuable political post in the coun- of this country to turn into its treasury This was not a legal obligation. ,000.00 to live up to a moral obligation, higher than $500,000.00, I submit, is ICE. they prepared for home voting Capt. Reed the hero of the day. The K. P. Lodge reports quite a number who are taking advantage of the February week to get busy. At the end of February, you who are want to become members had better get busy. The K. P. Lodge reports that Evanation is coming to the front Mr. Stark and the manager of the business in cleaner in Evanation. Also we are glad to note the great success that Mr. Stark has achieved and find it impossible to publish the article on his website. In each weeks issue there will be mention of two or three until we get around to them. Mt. Zlon Baptist Church. 11 a. m. The Trinity Acting in Inerty, 1000. Bible School. 3 p. m. Men's Mass Eaten, leader. 8 n. m. Sermon: "Our Worship and Work. Rev. E. H. Fletcher. the funeral of Mr. John Granthuho last afternoon at Hilbertshower's underkilling parlor. Mr. Winn, Simpson and Mrs. Hannah Reed wrote a letter to the Board of Trustees. They are at home on Oak Ave. The avail- able system is working like a charm, and the volunteers are not yet as yet been charmed. Our haven for celebrating the offering are the gifts of Mr. Winn, Mrs. Reed, and Mrs. Folsk, presenting the interest of the 2nd Baptist Church, in the Drama, Farm Folsk pre- venting the church's church bills. The church invites its thanks. The missionary Society named the money "Baumwelt." The Ministers' and Deacon's Union held a following program was rendered: Scripture reading. Mr. G. Jordan; Prayer by De- acon; Music by Deacon; Song by Rev. E. H. Flocher. Solo by Mrs. Winn; Their deliverance an able address Suit: "The Lord is with us." was furnished by the choir of Mt. Zion The missionary Society was well attended last Monday evening. A cordial invi- tation extended to anyone to attend its meetings. Mr. Saral Todd, Ashland Ave., died Friday. He was 81. She had been ill for several time, was she had two daughters, and had nine days. She leaves two daughters, Six grand daughters, Miss Irene McCannister, Six grand daughters, Jen. Mr. Todd was born in Abbeyville, S. K., was 80 years of age and had lived in K. K., since 1950. Day, 12:30. Rev. 11. Graves officiating. Ind. Mr. Thos. Jones, 1745 Chicago who has been quite ill for several weeks in the hospital, returned home last Thursday much improved. Mrs. Hanna Snowden and Nice, little Miracle Cormore, have returned home after a please visit with relatives in Indianapolis. Mrs. Hanna Butler is visiting her old home Frankfort, Miss Butler will stay about six weeks. Mrs. J. Tilberman Hodgson entertained the Club at her pleasant home. Wednesday afternoon. An enjoyable time was spent. Miss Florence A. White, Reporter. Mr. R. G. Bruce, Editor. MR. ARTHUR HOUSTON IN CITY. Mr. Arthur Houston of St. Louis. Mo. spent the week end with Geo. M. Porter, the Pharmacist, member of the firm Porter & Prentice, 19 West 31st street. Mr. Houston has spent much time abroad and is connected with the Mean's Catering Co., the most exclusive caterers of St. Louis. He is also a lover of music and art, while here he saw Mr. Tanner's exhibit at Phunnel's gallery, which pictures he had seen before the dear old Paris. Mr. Houston念念对 Chicago expressly to hear the Thomas Orton and Miss Hazel Harrison concert which attended with the Misses Lillian M. and Rebecca Evelyn Martin's. 3403 Forest ave, and Moe. M. Potter. Unique Temple, Lady Elke, meets on the Unique Temple and fourth Thursdays of each month. Takes the Taylor, D. R. 2420 Wahwa avenue. Mattle Taylor, Fn. Seey. 2527 Dearborn St. COURT GENERAL ROBERT ELLIOTT Dearborn and 30th street. Rev. J. S. Dearborn, 30th street. Rev. J. S. Mass. Sunday, 3:30, 10:30, 10:40, p.m., Sunday. Instruction for converses. Mass and Friday evenings in church at 3 p.m. CLASSIFIED COLUMN. FURNISHED ROOM—Steam heat, hot water, convenient to Indiana avenue car line, 2nd flat. Station, T. Del. Cresol 6244, 6045 Indiana avenue, 2nd flat. 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