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The 8th Regiment Grand Military Ball Seventh regiment Monday Evening, Greatest Circulation OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE MIDDLE WEST. OLD TO A YEAR. VOLUME VI-NUMBER 12. B. T. WASHINGTON BEATEN ON NEW YORK STREETS LIKE DOG Irish Policemen Jeer at Washington and Tell Him He Was Drunk, because He Was Waste From Loss of Blood and Beating—Hires Colored Lawyer, Wilford H. Smith; 50 White Ones Offer Services Free. NEW YORK A HELL HOLE FOR NEGROES. Stands on Par With Southern Cities in Race Riots and Mean Treatment in Negro—Three and Four Negroes Killed Each Day by Whites, While Police Either Look on and Laugh or turn their backs. YET FREE AMERICA. One week ago tomorrow the world was startled to hear the sad, sad news of the narrow escape of Dr. Washington from losing his life in New York City at the hands of two Americans, one foreign, the other a native. The apartment house at 11-1-2 W. 63rd street will ever be historic to the rising generals to see and know of that tragic night and to fund for the helpless members of his race, in order that they may get an education and trade. Andrew Carnegie's Gift. Mr. Carnegie's gift, given some years ago to help him (Washington) on in his shields which he (Carnegie) was one of the shields to keep him from just such dangers as that perpetrated on last Sunday, but, strange to say, only a few Americas saw the point, and he was compelled to continue in the same loose way to keep him from getting let loose from slavery without a farring. This attack alone ought to prompt DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON After He Encountered Utrich's Club— Taken Especially for the Chicago Defender. the United States government to finance a great school and relieve this great American of the task of endangering his life and of raising the sum of his years. Neither the president of Yale nor Harvard could stand the strain. White Woman From South The woman who screamed and said Dr. Washington called her sweetheart hails from Georgia. What more could be expected? Sho and her kind have done the eagle scream before and the poor Negro who should happen to be under the sound he ghosts would swing before he should finish. New York Bad as Bad. New Orleans or some Georgia cities excel New York only by a half degree, and a half only. There are always riots and killing of Negroes there every day in the year, and it will continue to be so as long as the arm of the law continues to wink at the Americans foreigners who perform these crimes. Need Colored Policemen. Chicago used to be the same way. A Negro could not go on the North or West Side without being chased back, but when Carter H. Harrison put the star on him and opened the public schools to his children those attacks on the city of Chicago the standoff alone in the order of fair treatment to the colored man. The South Quiet The South remains quiet on the affair and the only place in the whole South that has made an ass of itself was Greenville, Aln, and now since it has found out that it is in disfavor with the other cities of the state the leading citizens are signing a petition to send to Dr. Washington to assure him that the better element of the village was in sympathy with him. White Ladies Send Flowers. the Kington-Tuskegee Club of milwaukee ladies have sent flowers to Dr. Washington, with other good men of the white and colored man of that city, who have time and be again invited him to their home dine and to give him funds for his work. Queen of Belgium Squeaks There is nothing, dear doctor, that subjects of the American govern- ment could do you that would make o and the king mistrust you. Our receives time! talk alone each day while king was attending his state duties as proven to me that the colored peo- ple have real gentlemen among them, and that you are one of that many."3 President Taft's Letter. "The White House, Washington, March 21, 1911—My Dear Dr. Washington: I am greatly distressed at your misfortune and I hasten to write you of my sympathy, my hope that you soon recover from the wounds inflicted in insult, viciousness, and of my confidence in your integrity and morality of character and in your highest usefulness to your race and to all the people of this country. "It would be a nation's loss if this untoward incident in any way impaired your great power for good in the world, one of the most difficult problems before." I want you to know that your friends are standing by you in every trial and that I am proud to subscribe myself as one. WILLIAM H. TAFT. Dr. Booker T. Washington, Hotel Manhattan, New York City." Chicago citizens in tears for you. They feel that if New York had colored policemen foreigners would not be so apt to maltreat our people as was done in your case on Sunday night. Ask our millionaires in the name of God and our common country for colored policemen of the force. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER Per R. S. Abbott. Tuskegee Club Telegram. The Chicago Tuskegee Club sent Dr. Washington the following telegram early this week: Den Dr. Washington: The Chicago Tuskegee Club desires to extend to you our deepest sympathy at this trying hour and to pledge you our confidence and support, with best wishes for your speedy recovery. CELEBRATES HER 72nd BIRTHDAY Dances and Gets Over Sailie Like Two-year Old. Monday evening while a reporter was making his rounds in Woodlawn he walked up in 66th block on Evans avenue and to his dismay he saw a youthful old lady getting over Sallie with all its variations. On inquiry he found that it was a birthday party in the lady's honor. Between the dances she问, why, my dear children, if the adage which you are as old as you feel, is true. I am a 30 years old." A lady asked her if he was married and she said: "Why I have never had such a thought. Of course, I have had sweetcarts and all that, but married never." Just then Mrs. Jones passed the salted peanuts and at the same time, near the front window, she was introduced to a stylish gentleman as Miss Pearl Bonner. So eager was our reporter to get her name not to notice a lady throw the husk from the window, the window, which filled both his eyes. Then a hasty retreat, but he says: "What's the difference? I get the news." THE LADY FORESTERS It is but right that the public should know what loyal-hearted, race-loving women compose Lady Elliott Circle No 129, C. O. F. At their regular session last Wednesday evening two companions who had visited and inquired into the condition and circumstances of Mrs. Nelson, the woman whose husband was so brutally byled by the white policeman, so recently forced her facts to the circle. In less than five dollars and sixteen cents were laid upon the altar and seven dollars was voted from the relief fund for this woman in distress. The movement was thoroughly spontaneous for the woman began with one dollar, others for a quickly, many emptied their quicks and wished they had more to give. Further to the honor and credit of the women of Lady Elliott Circle, it must be said that not a one of them Mrs. Wilson. They knew not whether she sent or sinner, high or low caste, they simply responded to a woman unjustly placed in dire distress. MAGNETO COLTS SMOTHER INSTIT TUTIONALS Saturday, March 18, the Institutional Colts were the first victims of the Magneto Colts, baseball 'jam. The feature of the game was Pascal Barber, who showed his hitting ability by making three hits. Two of those were home runs, while the other went for three by Myers, Kelly and J. Bailey also contributed to their backdrives. The Magneto Colts up the game in the sixth when they made seven runs. The losers were outgenerated both in the field and at the bat. The Magneto Colts will be ready to take on any team averaging from 13 to 16 of age. Have letters in by Thursday, the team address 4750 Dearborn street. Frowk McYers. The score: Magneto. 21; Institutionalals; 8; nine innings PROF. ALBERT H. PUTNEY. An article appeared *or* publication against the Illinois College of Law during the week and the writer for some reason did not sign his name. The Defender is not published for the accommodation of cowards, and would like it understood, all those who are afraid to sign their names to an artifact which is of such importance to the rage that not find a berth in this paper. Be men; our women are the backbone of race, both north and south. They have never failed yet to let the world know which woman was beside the pen. Miss Lillie Fraser, Mampits. Ten-cents worth of great avenue is in the city on a visit, the morning Saturday, went down town Monday and learned the military trade and pay because in French establishment, that's going some, oh! IN GAY NEW YORK ASSAULT Dr. Booth Washington A prominent, true American gentleman must receive protection against the unscrupulous Americans and Americanized foreigner. HARRIET B, STOWE HONORED Federation Ladies Gathered to Do Hoe or to Mrs. T. H. Smith, Whose Moth er Was the Daughter or a Southern White Gentleman, a Mr. Shelby. MRS. STOWE'S PRAYEES AN SWERED. Women of Color With White Fathers Born During Slavery and Sold by Them, as Well as the Slave Children, Decide to Honor the Name of Stowe. ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD JUNE 14 Ideal Woman's Club of Ogden Park Responsible for Great Step to Celebrate America's Greatest White Woman. Although the one hundredth anniversary of Harriet Beecher Stowe's birth does not occur until June 14, the day was celebrated by the Ideal Woman's Club, composed of Englewood colored women, at the Ogden Park Auditorium yesterday afternoon. "Reciprocity day," at which offers of the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe for the benefit of Chicago are invited to join in the discussion of some topic, was made the occasion for the observance. A daughter of the woman whom Mrs. Stowe used as the character, "Early," a member of the club, read a letter written to her by an acknowledging the source of the character. The daughter is Mrs. T. J. Hill, 6022 Aberdeen street. Her mother died in Chicago eight years ago. "Emily" was a beautiful malatto on the Shelby plantation in Kentucky, who was sold to the southern traders at the breaking of the Shelby's estate. Twenty clubs were represented at the meeting. Mrs. Freeman Brown, president of the League of Cook County Clubs, gave a brief talk in which she discussed the immense impetus Mrs. Stowe gave to the abolition movement by her letter. She was followed by twelve others in the discussion of the great author's life, work and character, among them Miss Mary McDowell of the Chicago University; Miss Mary Dicz of the Hull House Women's Club; Mrs. L. A. Davis, president of the State Federals Club; Mrs. Miss Ellen Fitzgerald of the Chicago Association of Collegiate Alumna. A movement has been started by the club for a general observance of Mrs. Stowe's one hundredth anniversary by negroes throughout the country. Mounted in Chicago will be invited to assist in making plans for the celebration. BETHEL LITERARY CLUB BEOPEN ED STIRMING DEBATE ON THE POLITICAL DEGENERACY OF THE NEGRO. Mr. Thomas W. Allen, the Author of the Subject, Failed to Sway the Opinion of the Masses. A full house of enthusiastic persons cheered the various speakers that contributed to the discussion; at times a pin could have been heard to the point that a powder mill could not have been heard to explode, so interesting was the meeting from start to finish. Although no vote was taken, yet from a careful sifting of the various arguments it seems that the only conclusion that could be reached would be: The Negro's political progress is not proportion to his progress in Business and Education. Mr. Allen's second speech in defense of the subject did not succeed in fulfilling the expectation of those who heard him the Sunday before. However, Mr. Adolbert R. Roberts came to his rescue in the last hour, and cited some incidents of degeneracy. Yet a half-a score of other speakers, among whom was Dr. Jennifer, Wm. D. Neighbors, Attorney John G. Jones and others, did not admit any degeneracy whatsoever, and covered stiring speeches to the contrary. Nevertheless, the conventions Novortheless, the common practice of voto-selling received a giant attack from both sides, and it is hoped that our men will vote according to how it will affect the race, and not according to the price the individual expects to receive. The origination and discussion of these modern subjects and the conveying of thoughts and ideas are compelled to have a good effect upon the horrors and prove the worth and merit March 26, Rev. Ilenia N. Gell will address the club; subject, "Is Education Intelligence?" New and beautiful music every Sunday. Look out for that Easter program, Bethal A. M. Church, 300 Dearborn street, 4 p. m. MRS. WHITE MAKES GOOD. Naz. S. M. White of 359-7 Wabash avenue, a demiseist for the past two years for the Davis Milling Company, closed a demonstration four weeks ago after a period of six weeks at the Boston Store. By her proficient effort and able assistance of the manager, Mr. Smith of the 14th and Halsey department of F. Klein 14th and Halsey that has secured a position in the Likko Soap Company as demonstrator. Now the colored people should send in their orders or call and see Mrs White, showing their appreciation. PROF W. E. B. DUBOIS TO SPEAK Our Citizens Cannot Afford to Miss Hearing Education Educator and Speaker. Prof. W. E. B. Dubois will deliver an address for the Ethical Culture Society at Handel Hall Sunday at 11 o'clock a.m. In it will be the guest of Dr. C. E. Hedley Sunday and Monday, 524th East 41st street. The Chicago Defender will give a stenographic account of this address in its next issue. Those wishing extra copies of one of the finest addresses that has been delivered in Chicago in his defense or extra copies at once. The Defender will finish this it is a great eight-page paper, the largest weekly in the Northwest. OAK PARK MUSICALLY INCLINED A concert for the benefit of the Doug- lass Center, March 17, at Unity Church, Oak Park, was a very pleasant affair. The programme was chiefly musical with a brief and interesting address by Rev. D. H. Harris of Shiloh Baptist School, subject, "The Outlook for the Noble," Harris spoke in a frank but friendly voice, a white audience, pointing out both the need of diso- nagement and hope in the New nation today. The Fisk Quartette, Mrs. Anteenite Crump Cone, leader, sang some jubilee songs which were cen- tually enriched, as were Mrs. Cone's readings from Paul Lawrence Duabar. The quartette consisted of Madames M. Winfrey, H. Petterson, D. Walton and White, Mr. Kemper Herrell contributed two solos with his usual skill and music. We received a hearty encore. Mrs. V. Vantage contributed two songs to the great of those who listened. Mr. Hilbert Stewart won equal praise for his selec- tions on the piano. GARMENT WORKERS' STRIKE AND THE NEGRO. Mrs. Raymond Robins will tell the story of the recent garment workers' March 26, Chicago at 4 p. m. Sunday, March 26, Chicago at 10 p. m. Douglass Center, 3032 Wash Avenue. Mrs. Robins is president of the National and State Women's Labor Unions and understands her subject thorium and understands her cordial invitation is extended to all. OAK PARK WORKING MR. J. F. Williams, 124 W. Lake St., Oak Park, a form of Chicago man, is making good in the new town. He has just closed a big deal to several churches and about 100 wealthy white families' home. He has done his work so well that all you have to say is Williams is to renovate, and the madman gets ready to home to do her shopping. THE UNIONS VS. THE NEGRO Unions Who Should Be Friendly to the Colored Man Have Become His Arched Heir, and As Forget the Capitalist and the Standing Army Are on Their Heels. When White and Black United for a Common Cause—White and Black Waiters, White and Black Engineers and Firemen, White and Black Condominium Men and Brickmasons, as Well as All Zones Should Wear Side by Side. (By Wm. Y. Wood.) Gary, Ind., March 24.—We often hear that in union there is power, which admittedly when properly administered to all alike there is, but when it so legislates for the benefit of the selected few to the detriment of bringing out the good of all classes regardless of or previous condition, then a hardship is to be placed against another. The labor unions of the North say to the Negro mechanics that it is not time for him to aspire to plans where a little skill is required, and his weekly income materially increased, that he better pride for himself and family. Being at the seat of operation of the greatest industrial war that ever was waged in Lake County, Ind., by the building trades unions for the supremacy along the lines of a closed shop vs. an open shop, a fight has been in progress since December 1, 1910, and it seems as far from being settled as the day union declared a general strike. The northern white man who takes a great pride in criticizing the southern white man toward his treatment of the colored people in the South, fails to show that a Negro is barred as a mechanic, but shows a man different toward the Negro when he comes East, North or West among them. The ardent spirit does not heat as broadly as when the Negro is several hundred miles away from the same cities. When it comes to the honest pursuits of industry in the various crafts of skilled labor the bars are so placed that a Negro, however skillful in a paraphrase says emphatically and rank of unionism works on the wall or scaffold where there is a Negro, fully competent to do the same class of work. Yet the same union man after his daily toll has been completed will take the same Negro and carouse nightly that he knows no color line and that he is as good as another. Still this Judas will refuse to give or record the same Negro an equal opportunity to give an honest day's work for an honest day's pay. How inconsistent the rule of organized labor, which will say to the public we accept any man regardless of color who is competent as a master of his trade and on the other hand say to the man, if he is a Negro, individually we will not come beside you. There is evidence of this treatment by men who have come in contact with labor is organized or the problem of unions. The so-called hodcarriers or building labor unions, a powerful organization composed of about 907, colored, are an outer guard for the protection of the inner-circle of the craftsmen. To strike and a lockout follows without even consulting his laborer, the laborer is jobless until his master decides to return to work again. A grand privilege of the Negro at a cost of twenty-five dollars, for joining fee and six dollars per year membership dues, is to labor in Cook county, MN, and Lake county, MN, and in new pads his progress and lends a willing hand to the very people who have shown him that he cannot hope to better his condition by reaching higher places in the unions as a skilled craftsman. Will he is giving assistance to other apprentices from surmounting the walls that he must under an open-shop system, giving every person equal opportunities in the lines he is best suited as a mechanic, regardless of his affiliations. Then under existing conditions are the Negro mechanics of the North justifiable in giving support to organized labor or support to a system of open-shop which gives him an opportunity to apply his skill regardless of his color and only asking in return a fair day's work for a fair day's pay. The iron and steel industry for years was a closed secret to the Negroes, under the strong protection of the Amul-gamated Association of Iron and Steel America, and the best he could get when he was a ship, but when the arbitrary rulings of the union became so powerful as to dictate the output of tonnage and other features that were not safe and sane who had their capital invested and then the oppression no longer, the greatest of the world arose and threw off the union bondage and opened its gate to gate to every mechanic, and by so doing gave the Negro an opportunity in life. He has proven equal to the occasion and holds positions of responsibility throughout its varied enterprises. The American Sheet and Tin Plate Company, another closed shop or ununionized shop against the Negro community, amalgamated Association of Shops in the Workers of America with internal strife among themselves, gave another opening to the Negro, where he was forbidden to look inside, six months after instituting the Negro into the tin industry upon the open shop or merit system. The Corporation heralded throughout the country that single term of eight hours had produced better Tin and sheet metal. Had broken all former records as to quality and tonage in the history of the industry^p, and a record proudly boasted by the Merrit System and especially the Negro who is given these opportunities to bring forth the best in him as a man. IN GAY MONTGOMERY. Anna Fatti Brown, Who Took This Town by Storm, Was Entertained in Best Cities—Clarence White Follows in Wake and Large Crowd Attends. LIFE IS REAL HERE. The Sick Are Getting Well and The Young People in High School Col- lege for the Close of School--Nothing But Life Seems to Abound Over City. (By Mrs. Nate Glass Brothers Montgomery, March 24.—On last Monday night, March 13, was a night of great interest by the coming of Mme. Anita Patti Brown of Chicago one of the races' foremost solitaries. She acquired at the State Normal School under the auspices of W. C. A. She had a most pleasing audience, not one inch of space left in the auditorium. Mrs. Majors was her accompanist. They left Tuesday for Tuskegee, they were to appear in recital at Tuskegee Normal School Tuesday night. Another to be the coming this week of Prof. Clarence C. White. He has visited here before and each time he has had a packed house. Among those who are on the sick list Mrs. V. Wilson, Mrs. E. Young, Mrs. V. Scott and Mrs. Eddy Lyong also the babies of Mrs. Sarah Lyons and Mrs. Bulah Pope. The many friends of Mrs. H. W. Gibbs are glad to see her out after being confined to her room for more than two weeks. Mrs. Majors of Brothers Buchanan writes from New York City that her stay is still indefinite. She and her husband have resided at Packet Harbor for something over three years. Her friends will be glad to have her visit them here at home to visit as well as her family. Mrs. Majors of the life of the Rev. Whittier of Tuskegee Normal School, is visiting the Lee family and Mrs. O. McGain. BURLINGTON, IOWA SOCIAL NEWS By Mrs. J. Trent. A number of most delightful affairs have been given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Wash. of Seattle, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. Clifford, the Garrick Theater this week and their work is of the very best. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jane H. Wash. of the city. Mr. J. Reginald Trest of Chicago go ha. accepted a position in our city. The Optimists entertained Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Clipper of Seattle, Wash., Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clipper, the guests enjoyed a delightful evening well as the dainty, delicious lunch that was served. Among the many guests was Mr. Geo. Laus of Hannibal Mo. Hampton and Tukuebe Ms Combined Help of the All Nations to Help ment of the Negro Tuskegee, March 24 past I have had in p from different par from Europe, Afr and North and S who are actively interest engaged as missionarie in the work that is goi and elsewhere for the upholding of Negro j For this purpose termined to hold at T Alabam, Wednesday Friday, April 17, 18 e the more than a time, an Internatior the Negro. Such a will offer the oppo engaged in any ki cation, or the count ed, to become more int ed with the work and Africa and these other a meeting will be w ful, also, in so far a portunity for a gener ideas in organizing s the work of educatic peoples in Africa in the preparation of the Wider knowl that each is deir of co-operative The obj e at Tuske opportu emple interests, dies, as the United of South America, tend this cone on urged that missi- cers in those vari- sors can take deliberations of it. It is desirabile any suggestions done to make ti- ne more help. The names of to be pre- acquainted with through yrs at agreements of those who are strictly accredited entertained as gu- tention and will be un- ing their stay here. BOOKER T. W. Tuskegee Normal alumni, Alabama. Neighbors Rejoice Ove tim—Trouble Cau Pool Ga Ex-Rev. Davis, 47 avenue, owner of a po ber shop, was scalded March 18, at 10:30 wi boiling water by Fr. to be a very dingry the house. They en argument over a mis balls, and they made other that would no print, and they made heated that Will from the p soized the deadbody in a neck, taking of desh. Tl to be glad tl his misfortune liams. It is Davis terms other words a police are of Williams, the Ex-Rev. davis who served strike. Dav at this writ Defender Pubrinting Company. TES IN ADVANCE. $1.50 1.00 0.75 ADVERTISEMENT. time $0.75 liven on large or long Adge, Associate Editor. Avendron, Society Editor. L. Holly, Cartoonist. OFFICE. 9 State Street CHICAGO, ILL. phone Douglas SS39. in second-class matter. February the Postoffice in Chicago, Ill. of March 3, 1879. legislation than all the other published. AGO: MARCH 25, 1911. of the Negro race should and considerate of men much good for their s of their weaknesses. . it's letter of sympathy T. Washington was a o the wizard's distance of good in moulding out before the people. New Grand Theatrical demonstration what the future ored theaters, too large will be, is much discuss- ganorant-fated show people to instruct the critics the basis of their own city failures. a popular newspaper written an article of co Tolstoy, the great holisopher, and of his laments that Tolstoy misunderstood, scorned by his nearest squabbled over his harnings. During all that surrounded the Tolstoy, he struggled d hours which belonged ring which he debated finself—when the poet wrote, "I am a man sime and during these k of his mental temp, he was utterly alone or thinker does not *—asked the author. oker T. Washington in New regrettive respect now it upon us of an abundance out out other men and then be the punishments of the case, which is not whether a guilty man the fact is, that Mr. Washington the heart she only record. But in all believed that the woman, whom a black Washington's While the civil, it can upon the Negro, today one of missed gentlemen of his color. For foremost white men to figure in his class to rally around him in and Mr. Washington, ture of southern-born man who so eager was urged to presenter white man while other men of his own class their able support in his we are shown that en of this nation are cause of justice and efficient in the police of our large cities. The millionaires who have been black mistresses tiled in order to com- proteste that man- ment of color and hu- ere is but one conclu- outcome of the Wash- will determine whether country are too rimes of as- ay or not, or 1 will be com- municate. Esperate mimes in it. Even if he to the problem men, the host both races and it is best men of Amer- ons will never and n of the men t through the training. 'URNS. stinging as Di be rs, it norn- noun on onmanding tiicago. race v on mori- negroes tickets mulat- l the bur- that they r race and would do ASK to see my Tailor, 3449 in all orders and orders in State street. The Ways and Neums Society of Green Presbyterian Church, at 8 Wicklock at the evening March 27 at 8 wicklock at the home of Mrs. M. C. Hailin, 3639 Dearborn All events will please not vary, Mrs. E. Studynire, Press. Mr. George Hudson, 3440 Wahash avenue, who spend 15 days in Iowa and 15 days in New York City, returned much it is likely he may go in business again. Joined in the meeting forgetting here we will be the guest of the proposed Dumb Memorial Sanitarium is meeting with great encouragement in the efforts being put forth. Resplitting as they do this much needed institution needs the hearty operation of all the people they are putting aside plans before every administration in the city and suburban, and they are Mr. Robert De Laney, 2622 Forest avenue, who spent 18 days in Iowa, and 18 at Hot Springs. It's a good thing he was Chicago. we would all think something. Mrs. Henry Goling, 2842 Prairie avenue, Montana returned home last Saturday morning, when she prepared herself and went to work. She said, "myit but I am glad you are back." Henry broke so many eggs on my side. I was so happy. The eggs in the lings was a little frightened at first, but she had to agree with the stove. She was in Hot Springs, Tennessee and Kentucky. Mr. H. McDougall, 3400 Wahona avenue, Northwestern R. B. Co. to take charge of the Denver Manager's eatings. h - left He will visit every city from Washington He will visit every city from Washington Mr. Wimby, 3219 Indiana avenue is very ill at his home his friends are anxious for Masonic Hall, 3955 State St. are removed from 2825 State street to 2825 Wubuah avenue, where they will be perma- nent hospitals for your spring medicine for the blood we have a full supply of herb remedies which are used in the stomach, liver and kidney, rheumatism and catarrh it has no equal, being purely a nerve medicine, is safe and Mrs. Mattie Bell proprietor of the Dumas Hotel, left the city last Thursday, week March 16th, for Memphis, Tenn., to visit her mother and to visit other points in the South. The Negro Fellowship League, 2330 State Street, Union, Charles E. Merrill, was unable to appear at the reading room last Monday, owing to the death of his father-in-law James Doyle, Mr. Merrill with address the League Sunday, March 26th, at 4 P. M. You are invited to be present. IDA B Wells Barnett, President, C. K. Smith, Secretary. Mr. A. T. Cooper, 3128 Wabash avenue, will give a Benefit Social to Mr. W. Tally, who was stricken with paralysis about two months ago while in New York City, Tuesday evening, March 28. Admission, 10 cents; supper, 35 cents. Mrs. A. J. Wright and family are now reading at 3650 Forest avenue. Mrs. Win. Persons, of 2021 91st street, has been suffering from a severe attack of L.A. Cipps, is now convalescent. Mr. P. P. Pritchard, the venerable mother of Mrs. Sadie Hart, of 4837 Armour avenue, is improving from her decent critical illness. morning. He was a stay at a government office in New Orleans. Sunday, looking and feeling, much better. Jullus N. Avenordor, Jr. has fully re- located his operation and is again attending school. Dr. Daniel H. Williams, our leadling Surgeon, returned home Sunday after a week visit in Nashville, Teen, where he wrote a book about his experience. He pended on account of his recent illness. The Doctor reports that the new hospital is one of the best in Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shah, hasoken Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shoecraft, has taken residence at 3723 Forest avenue. Y. M. C. A. Meet to Morrow Sunday at Odd Fellows Hall 3335 State St. Mr. Alonza Valone has just returned to the country. He claims to have stopped off a Mobile, Alabama, Jullus N. Avandale's home. Mr. Valone, claims that Jullus changed his name to Avendorph, after he came up here. Regular meeting. held last Wednesday, March 15th. After the business has over a short program was rendered, the star number being a paper read by Miss Murty Collins on the Bachelor Girl. Mr. Thos. Ewell, president of the "University Society" by was present and made some very in-providing remarks. Other visitors were Mr. H. B. Gaines, T.O. F. Tusit, Katharine Woods and Miss Bowlin. The Pancora Girl have done excellent work this season both in liger and charity work and much praise is also the wide-awake president. Miss Mainle Gaines's the comment president, Mrs. Fanny Hill, Gilt. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Sylvia Johnson. DR. M. A. MAJORS, PHONE 2209 DREXEL N. W. Cor, State and 47th Streets Entrance on 47th Street. Miss Mamie Mangle left last Pucela, for Paducah, KY., as the guest of Dr. and Miss Mamie Scott. Miss Jujana Scott was slightly indisposed last week. Worthington was conned to her bed for a night, and Bryant Secretary, 6433 Champlin ave. Bryant, Secretary, 6433 Champlin ave. program at St. Mark's church. Send a program at St. Mark's church. The church and Phyllis Wheatley home. Annual Ball of Elizabeth Elliott Circle of the Ancient Order of Foresters at the First Regiment Armory April 20, 1811. Billiken Whit Whist Club held its regular meeting Friday, the 13th residence of Mrs. S. Gordon, 2379 Wabash bainberg table cover prize a beautiful Battenberg table cover prize a lovely dettle. The second prize a lovely dettle. After the game, Mrs. Boyd, dainty lunch by the hostess, the club was left for Hearnes, left on the 5th to visit the brother for an indimite stay. After the game, Mrs. Boyd Bradley, 3852 Forest avenue and a 9 librarian, joined for living fine. Mrs. Della Near, 3439 Ingleside avenue, who has been in St Paul several weeks, will return to the city Sunday. 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. Read the want ad. columns; there are some good bargains. Mr. Bernie Clark of St. Paul is in the office with Mrs. Mico. Wheel, Wilson, 1128 arch street Miss Eunice B. Hunter entertained at luncheon useday in honor of Mrs. Harriet We wish our readers will give their address when writing for publication. The address is 1225 W. 12th St. An overlowing: audience assembled at the center of the campus and at the Center last Sunday manifestive marked interest in the growth and progress of the organization. Her birth indicates the substantial manner in which the organization began last week there will be services each Sunday evening at 8 p. m. The p. m. service will be a critical factor in church organization having enough knowledge of Denominational work. Mrs. Cella Parter Weclow spent the entire summer at the training to Woman's Clubs and literary society. The Douglass Center Woman's Club met Tuesday afternoon with the vice president, Mrs. S. F. Lynn, in the chair. She entertained the club by giving an outline of the regular play, "Passing of the Third Floor Back." She then presented Mrs. F. L. Barnette who told us of her work, in "Ideal Club of which she is presid" was with great interest we hear Reciprocity meeting her clubs Friday afternoon where the encluding superb, sent represents others. observed St. Patrick's regrets. Fifte with 200 the joined in the meeting forgetting here was anything in the mind but the woman. All went home looking forward to another such meeting. The directors of the proposed Dunbar Memorial Sanitary Department is meeting with great encouragement in the efforts being put forth. Realizing as they do this much needed institution needs the hearty cooperation of all the people. They are putting their plans before every organization in the city and suburban, and they are not only endorsing the movement, but giving the fund to support a new A. A. A. of the contributors will appear in our next issue. The Director: Anna R. Cooper, M. D.; M. J. Brown, M. D.; C. H. Knight, M. D.; E. S. Miller, M. D.; H. David Murray; J. H. Zedrleck; Louise M. Walter. Mrs. Hattie S. Claybrook, the milliner, wishes to announce that she has reopened her establishment at 5520 Ingleside Avenue, and still guarantees first class work. Phone Hyde Park 977. Calls promptly attended to. Martha Sivila Trleg was christened on the 18th inst. Mr. and Mrs. Delaney, 3632 State Street, stood as God-parents for the child. Mrs. Katie Moore, widow of Mr. Friday Forrest, and was buried at Oak Hill on Forst- and was buried at Oak Hill on The Volunteer Work's Club held its first meeting on Wednesday, March 22, 1011. They had two members, Gertrude From, 5525 Ingleside avenue, Wednesday, March 22, 1011. They had two mother-in-law of the hostess. The Volunteer desk and chair to the Old Folk Home desk and chair to the Old Folk Home and needy persons. AMATEUR MINSTRELS PERFORMANCE & DANCE at Oakland Music Hall Easter Monday Evening, April 17th, 1911 FOR BENEFIT OF OLD FOLKS AND AMANDA SWITH ORPHANS HOMES. Admission 50c. The K. D. Tullman Club met at the residence of M. Spencer their president, a fine program was rendered and it being her with a table, linen and other presents were received. Among some of the invited guests was the president of the State Federation and Mrs. T. Macon, present City Federation. A wish to correct the statement of leaf musts was served. I wish to correct the statement of leaf term of office, of 1919 to 1911 and did not resign as stated, there was an election of Mr. Macon as full term of office was elected —A friend from the City Federation. Frank P. George presents "The Dauchagay" including the invincible celebrities: Miss St. Clair White, Miss Gladys E. Edwards, Mr. Craig Williams, Miss Gladys Anderson, Mr. George Garner, Jr. Oakland Music Hall, Décoration Eve, May 29. Garfield Wilson's orchestra will augment the discourse. St. John's A. M. E. Choir will render under the leadership of Mr. Spencer. Mrs. L. E. Davis, State President of Colored Women's Club made a splendid talk at the Reciprocity Day celebration of the Ideal Woman's Club. Among some of the city, Selzer-Tinkers were Mrs. T. Macon, president of the C., Federation and vice-president Cornelia Charity, president of K. D. Tilman, vice-president of North Side and Mrs. P. G. Lewis, State organizer of Colored Club and many others. Mr. and Mrs. Fields, of 6515 Aberdeen street are greatly rejocled over the arrival of a fine baby boy on Saturday night. Mrs. A. J. Hall and mother Mrs. Connors, of 6011 Ada Street, are on the a​ick list. Mrs. Dennis Tyler, of 1347 31st street, is able to be out of doors again. Fine music on Easter Sunday evening, under the leadership of Mr. George Duncan Shiloh Sunday School will render an Easter program on Easter Sunday, at 1 p.m. conducted by the Supt. Mr. Elliott and the organist Mrs. L. Jordan. Mrs. Genevieve Coleman gave a delightful luncheon on March 17th, at 6146 5th avenue in honor of Mrs. Eldora Evans. Table decorations were green with shamrock table cloth, big green hat in center with favors inside, with green ribbon extending to each plate. Shamrock plate cards green flags, those present: Mrs. L. A. Davis, Mrs. West, Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Lisen Henderson, Mrs. Lyles Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Kennedy Mrs. Stamper. Everybody enjoyed themselves. Mrs. Addie Pitman, of Loufaville Ky., is visiting Mrs. Emma S. Kennedy. Drexel Whist Club was entertained by Gerald Olver at their dinner, 5534 Dr. Olver at their evening. March 20th, a nice lunch was over; we pleasant time. H. S. Chayley, Secretary Nathan Harris will lead the Grand Masters and will turn on one of the old time skating stunts. Come out and see it. The South gliders cleaned up last Sunday in the Free For All Skate Contest, which will be repeated nightly. Naturally, the last month of skating Comes with the end of the season. Every Thursday and Sunday Saturday Skating every Thursday and Sunday nights. The Fifth Regiment Band under St. Berry is putting on new music weekly and their latest, the Skaters Glide is making a great hit. All the boys were out with their best girls Sunday last. Among the bunch was Harry Moore, James Booker, Danger Talbert, Geo. Wright, Joe Williams, A. W. Ormes and a host of other congenial fans. The same aggregation would like to see you tonight and tomorrow night. Mr. Harry Iranna, 5206 State Street, celebrated his thirtieth birthday on Monday. Mr. Iranna came to this city about six years ago, and, after working about three years, started the Solforz Club. All bills for the Chicago Defender will be collected by the editor. Mrs. E. W. Chandler has had a birthday, the fifteenth of March will long be remembered by her on account of the many was greetings to be presented by a ten-dollar note from her son, Geo. Chandler. Then came the postman, a stage-keeper under a load of post cards, at every delivery on that day. The many friends of Mrs. Chandler being on a post card shower; there later came on a hundred cards received. Mrs. Chandler hearing a school class of made Easter bonuses, approved as a hand-made one, the Chicago Union Charity Club, which, by the body of women Mrs. Chandler in the beloved president. Their present was a beautiful, thin sugar and creamer set painted at the Northwestern studio, and presented by Mrs. Farnle White. They also brought many good Chilton to Mrs. Farnle White, of Arllington Heights, a proposed Mrs. Chandler with two huge telephones of flowers—Easter lilies, orchids, the happy replent. Seldom has there been seen such a happy crowd of women spend many more birthdays. Mrs. Chandler, pay. The regular meeting of the Chicago Union Charity Club was held at the residence of Mrs. Geo. Kearney, 6908 Cornell Avenue, Mrs. Kearney displayed her ability as a charming home and the members look forward to another meeting with Mrs. Kearney—when the cherries are ripe, Save on your bonnies for the Spring Sunday, March 14. The Club will be club on May 4 and 5. You cannot afford to make the huckleberry parade on the night of the event and interact every minute of the day and evening. * * * * The next regular meeting of the Chil- denship Club will be held at the residence of Mrs. Layton, Lawson, 61514 Champaign avenue. March 30. SYLVESTER RUSSELL PERHAPS TO SING AT THE PEKIN. Wants One Hundred Dollars for Week's Engagement. As the result of a conference known to have taken place between Sam Corker, Jr., and Sylvester Russell on the salary question in Manager Mott's private office in the Pekin Theater a week ago, news has leaked out that Russell had been offered an engagement at the Pekin Theater on his past record as a singer. Mr. Motts has never heard Russell vocalize except one night a year age when he warbled a soft song, and he was very happy at which Walter Harris and opened a bottle of champagne in honor or as Annie Mitchell and Mr. Russell. Mr. Motts was present and heard the refrain. Sam Corker, who had not heard Mr. Russell sing, has passed the decision down to Jesse A. Shipp, who will hand the salary proposition up to Robert T. Motts this week. When the public began to read from the pen of Sylvester Russell in the Freeman over twelve years ago Mr. Russell was not in Indianapolis as many people had supposed, but was a traveling professional singer on the road. Five years ago Mr. Russell retired from the stage by singing as a special soloist in Billy Blake's home in Orange N. J., where he started a magazine. In one year his magazine failed, then he started another one at Hazelton, Pa., but disposed of it after two years to come to Chicago where he has resided also two years. Features of Mr. Russell's Singing Career Discovered and trained by F. O. Fake Wallace King's teacher. Brought to life by Harry Bragaw (white) of Duff's opera company. Church choir boy soprano soloist for 5 years. Classical concert star and oratorio and operetta producer. The most exclusive Sanitarians in America and in the richest hotels of the Catakill, Adaradock and White Mahal. Highest salaried singer engaged to support Black Patil on her first debut at Madame Bragaw's. Discovered Clarence Powell and piloted him to the front. Born in Madame Dubals on a tour through New England and managed Started the late Madame Dubois on a tour of New England and managed all her business. Gave John Cooper the ventriloquist his made his professional debut in road companies at Baltimore, George Balley of the band Sang for B. P. Keith personally and was accepted to appear at his Boston theatre, and went on to New England as a big term vaudeville star. Sang in Chicago in churches and vaudeville. He retired from Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cotton bin as special solitary because they wanted him to be a bearer. Refused to be a porter of the car in Maharashtra's minaret, the box office receipts of a big company that had engaged him to sing and stage opera and patriotic music, donated the money and broke up the show. Made his farewell appearance at his home at Orange, N. J., in Billy Kersandi and his wife, George Reeves of the Monogram orchestra was the drummer in the company. "When asked if he will make speeches or recite his own poems, Mr. Russell replied: 'No, the public would like me the better as a singer but if Mr. Shipp will fix a love scene in which Miss Lottie Grand can recite a couple of my small poems, think the people would like it.'" Russell will probably appear at the Peckham Park to come but may not their own fare. MOUNT GLENWOOD CEMETERY Every Colored family in Chicago have them to secure a beautiful family lot in a finest metropolitan in Cook County at a cost that there is hard to come near that there is hard to acquire of Chicago but what can take advantage of it. We call your attention to the large advancement of the Mount Glenwood Ceremony association on another page of this paper. ALL UP-TO-DATE HOTEL NEWS AND NEWS OF BELL HOSPITAL www.Walker, one of Chicago's favorite hotels, who, but recently, is-rained from a cannon, on Antonio, Tex., and as accepted positive. Burlington, walter at the new hotel in Burlington, has a hotel-promoted to the position of head waiter at said hotel. When the hotel was opened it employed a white head waiter, but the hotel was not a white head waiter, and, in place of a white head waiter, the hotel was far better than their superior officer, that the management decided to make a change. Several head waiters (white) names were listed on the hotel's list, but the name was as elusive as J. W. Walker (Cal. Cal. J. W. Walker, 1904), and he was unanimously promoted to the aforesaid position. It is with pleasure the reporter gives this information to the public. It shows that even the initial moving of a restaurant, as all to obliterate the three great principles—Christianity, intelligence and earnest application to duty—on the ladder to fame. When he was applied to ourselves and absorbed all the information of his life, he was, like Mr. Walker, will be enabled to surmount all obstacles no matter how formidable, and be recognized for our worth regardless of color, creed or past state of servitude. There seems to be a pleasant rivalry among the managements of hotels throughout the world. United States, to see which hotel has the best of its own, the hotel of hotels reaching the million-dollar mark. Once more old Salt Lake City, Utah, will make her bow to the public, when, in the month of July, she opens the doors of the hotel. The hotel is a large, well-billed, and is a part of its kind in the far West. The crew will be poked from Kansas City, Kan., by Wm. McKnight, head waiter at the Baltimore hotel of Kansas City. Des Moines, IA, closed a large convention last week, and the new grill room of the Hotel Savoy was the scene of excellent business all during the convention. Crack Shots Wearing Arms A whole regiment of soldiers per cent by the use of Thousands of professional shots wear Amber glass Oculists advise many patients eliminate the ultra violi duly stimulate the opti Bookkeepers work on Amber fatigue than on white p Decorators say Amber is the monize with all others. Scientists say Amber is the spectrum. Sensible people of all classes Illumination. You ought to have an Amber One Amber Light will flood 150-candle power volum ing and most beautiful life To you we quote one lamb cent payments with gas light in action. A whole regiment of soldiers improved rifle scores fifteen per cent by the use of Amber glasses. Thousands of professional and amateur American wing shots wear Amber glasses when shooting. Oculists advise many patients to wear Amber glasses to eliminate the ultra violet light rays which often use duly stimulate the optic nerve. Bookkeepers work on Amber paper long hours with less fatigue than on white paper. Decorators say Amber is the only color that will harden with all others. Scientists say Amber is the most luminous color in the spectrum. Sensible people of all classes use Amber Light for Home Illumination. You ought to have an Amber Light in your home. One Amber Light will flood your living room with a 150-candle power volume of the softest, most pleasing and most beautiful light in the world. To you we quote one lamp, installed. $1.60. Eighty-cent payments with gas bill after you have seen the light in action. Drop Us a Postal Today Just address The Peoples Gas Bus company, Peoples Gas Bus or call at our nearest br Light and leave your o Just address The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Corpo pany, Peoples Gas Building, Michigan Boulevard or call at our nearest branch store, see the Amber Light and leave your order. Our boys in the service showed themselves equal to every emergency. The new palm garden of the Fuller Hotel in Detroit, Mich. will be opened in Detroit, Mich. and will employ forty extra waiters. This will be one of the finest palm gardens in the state. In speaking to students of Loyola Ky. (who was visiting Chicago of the hotels in the former city, the reporter Old Inn Hotels, and thereby was informed of the very excellent financial prospects of the other hotel. But the reporter also learned that nothing but the fairest-complexioned hotel is the best. It is really amusing the ignorance that is displayed by some of our so-collect intelligence: "You may break, you may shatter your face, your eyes remain with it will." So it is with the Negro. Amigurism may lighten the Negro's mind. If ever your encounter was traced to Negro origin, your case is hopeless. There can be identified as one so we let us use the arrivals and be proud of the identification with a race from whom, our God prophesies, we come out of Egypt and Ethiopia shall shelter forth her hands unto God. Don't tell us to re-read the Defender—noice, but each week—and learn to practice charity and love to all mankind. IF YOU ARE A VOTER IN THE THIRD WARD, DO NOT FAIL TO READ THIS! During all political contests it is to be expected that the party to which the respective candidate is affiliated with will make every possible effort to reach the voters in the interest of their candidate, either through their workers in the various precincts or by sending out political literature telling why their candidate should be elected. But in instances of a third ward, between Alderman Milton J. Foreman and Albert R. Tearney, there is this unquestionable difference, Alderman Foreman is, and always has been the representative of the silk stocking element in the east end of the ward, and ignoring the colored voters as a whole. Having known Mr. Tearney personally for the last fifteen years and coming in contact with him almost daily during that time, I feel that a word from me to the next meeting of Mr. Tearney will be worth something at this time. Mr. Tearney's business and executive ability is without a blush. He is a self-made man. If he is elected there need be no fear that the little fellow cannot see him, as the door of his office will always be open to his constituents, let them come from the boulevards or from Armour avenue. Mr. Tearney does not believe in segregation, therefore, if there happens to be a large number of colored voters in his office with the precinct divided, as Alderman Foreman did, in order to get the colored voters out of HIS aristocratic precinct, and incidentally get a colored man, who happened to be myself, off of the election board as clerk. Mr. Tearney stands for a square deal for all. Very truly yours, JULIUS N. AVENDORPH. THE RAILROADS Mr. William Guess, 5043 Dearborn street, is running to San Francisco, in Pullman service over the Santa Fe Rail Road. Guess is one of the pioneer porters over this line into point Richmond, Cal. Nearly all of the Eastern Railroad men read The Chicago Defender and it is the rage in New York City, Jersey City, and Boston, Mass., through the efforts of Mr. John R. Winston, the author of the Rail Center column. Boys rally to the Chicago Department, and in your own way to Mr. John R. Winston, let it reach me by Thursday at noon each week and subscribe for the Chicago Defender which is $1.50 a year in advance; pin a post office money order made out to the Chicago Defender for $1.50, mail it to Mr. John R. Winston, 799 East 40th street, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Wm. Marshall, 6226 Green Street, is running to St. Louis, Mo. In buffet services of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Ry. Co. Mr. Perry Bright, 794 North Lawndale Avenue, is running to St. Louis, Mo., in parlor car service for the Pullman company over the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Ry. Co. Mr. Paul and company lines on trains 21 and 22. He is in the service of the Pullman company and owns a large farm in the part of Michigan. Mr. Samuel H. Harris, 27 E 36th place, is running to St. Louis, Mo. In service of the L. C. R. R. Co. as a chair car porter on trains 17, 18, 19 and 20 the Day Light and Diamond Special. Eastern Agents Meet March 16th. A meeting of the Central passenger much representing the carriers. Break Records Amber Glasses ers improved rifle scores fifteen Amber glasses. and amateur American wi glasses when shooting. ents to wear Amber glasses to let light rays which often use mic nerve. ber paper long hours with less paper. the only color that will har- e. the most luminous color in the uses Amber Light for Home ber Light in your home. good your living room with a name of the softest, most pleas- light in the world. imp, installed. $1.60. Eighty- us bill after you have seen the Gas Light and Coke Corre building, Michigan Boulevard branch store, see the Amber order. JESSE BINGA AND Mortor State & Surface SHIRED HILL COMMERCIAL BANKING SAVING ACCOUNTS REAL ESTATE ESTATES MANAGED MORTGAGE LOANS Safe Deposit Vaults 1300 Per Year held today to consider action to be taken to readjust their traffic in accordance with the ruling W. C. Loree, general superintendent of the Pittsburgh division of the Baltimore and Ohio, who has been appointed general manager of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton, which is controlled by the former company, with offices at Cincinnati, E. A. Peck, superintendent of the Pittsburgh division, was promoted to succeed him as general superintendent. The Rall Road news in the Chicago Defender is good reliable news and if you have a friend who is Rall Roading, read and subscribe for the Chicago Defender. Mailed to your house for $1.50 a year—subscription must be paid for in advance. Now it is up to you, to join the insight bunch than every thing will be peaches and cream for your information. BIG BENEFIT. Bethel Church, 30th and Dearborn streets, Tuesday evening, April 11 at 8 o'clock, for Mrs. Nelson, whose husband was slain by Officer Knack. Some of Chicago's best talent will render an excellent programme. The tickets will be ready for the public this week. If you do not see the agents look them in over a few moving women and man in Chicago help to make that fair a success. Mrs. A. C. Cow, 441 West 56th street, chairman programme committee; Mrs. C. C. Camuels, 6501 Rhodes avenue, chairman general committee. 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HIGH-BRADE HAVANNA CIGARS, TOBACCOS, PIPES AND SMOKERS' ARTICLES SHOE SHINING PARLORS LAUNDRY OFFICE 3206 State Street Chicago Houses & Flats For Rent Houses & Flats For Rent. # KEYS AT OFFICE HOUSES 2705 Wabash Ave., 10 rooms, bath, furnace heat, open, 59 E. 34th St., 10 rooms, bath, furnace heat, per month, 15 rooms, bath, furnace heat, per month, 2163 Groveland Ave., 10 rooms, furnace heat, 3404 ForstAve, 9 rooms, toilet, bath and Furnace heat, 3234 Vernon Ave., 10 rooms, furnace heat, keys in office PLAN 2706 Wabash Ave., 10 rooms, bath, furnace 59 E. 34th St., 10 rooms, bath, furnace 3263 Rhodes Ave., 10 rooms, bath, furnace 3163 Groveland Ave., 10 rooms, furnace 3404 Forst Ave., 9 rooms, toilet, bath and 3234 Vernon Ave., 10 rooms, furnace 107 W. 38th St., 1st floor, 6 rooms, toilet, 3600 Dearborn St., 2nd Flr., 6 rooms, toilet 2706 Dearborn St., 1st Flr. rear, 4 rooms, toilet 2828 State St., 4 rooms, toilet, 2nd rear, 6416 Dearborn St., 7 rooms, modern, 2nd floor 5419 Dearborn St., 7 rooms, modern, 2nd floor 2957 Dearborn St., 6 rooms, toilet and bath, 3016 Dearborn St., 5 rooms, toilet, 1st floor, 5401 Dearborn St., 7 rooms, toilet and bath, 2730 Dearborn St., 5 rooms, toilet, 3rd floor, 5340 Dearborn St., 6 rooms, toilet and bath, 2952 Dearborn St., 2nd floor, 7 rooms, toilet 2700 Armour Ave., 8 rooms, toilet and bath, 3011 Armour Ave., 4 rooms, toilet, rear co 6 E. 31ST STREET, N. E. Cor. State St. Phone Douglas 988 3206 State Street Spring Millinery Miss M. Matthews begs to announce a special showing of Easter Millinery Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1. An inspection will best acquaint you with the trend of fashion and new colors, which will be gladly shown to you on that date and any time after. Come and bring your friends. Miss M. Matthews 3247 State St. You Money PROPERTY OR BUSINESS Banking and Brokerage TELLY GONFIDENTIAL Realization Company Phone Aldine 2532 New Grand Open Vaudeville Pictures Center in America Colored People B. State St. ROS CLUB Pool Parlor Electric Massage, Etc. OS, PIPES AND SMOKERS' ARTICLES LAUNDRY OFFICE Chicago ts For Rent heat, open 50.0 per month 40.0 at, per month 40.0 furnace heat 40.0 keys in office 40.0 lift 18.0 set 18.0 car 14.0 per month 14.0 per month 27.0 per month 27.0 per month 27.0 dird floor, $430 16.0 dird floor, $16.0 dird floor, per month 26.0 mush 26.0 dird floor, per month 26.0 e, per month 14.0 H. A. ISAAGS, Pryp. Chicago EDWARD FELIX Cream Parlor Phone Douglas 2928 y, Confectionery, Tobacco, newspapers, Bread, Cakes Before Buying C Me. with Groceries, Ice Cream and Sodas. Agency in Connection. 52 W. 30th Street 7 Bros. Sugar Makers Box Trade a Specialty ATO Phone Douglas 366 5308 elmann et a Spring, 50 cents and up. ewels, 50 cents and up. for C. & E. I. R. R. yes! I BELIEVE in ALL a "square de. My aim is to leduc the same standard com Japan- ning de- of their and well from and dise 200m = 200 Chicago ave- week, is feeling ing. nced the Palm Leaf te of Mrs. Willis avenue, on Thurs- 628 Church street, cal at Moody Insti- s of Elgin is . Dora Dunn, c., 514 Renn street, a severe cold. O'Neal, 1506 Elm- nt Saturday and Sun- lola Williams, 1818 William Cannon, 914 delightfully enter- dats at a whist party it of Lake Forest th her friend, Mrs. Poster street, last of Mrs. Fre d to Kn l We of to are he Brrington for Sun A. Kin l. rs. Ione sed over Thursday ason ave past two his writing. 1107 Emer nd school ess for the , starting on West 55th wo grand last week ank Dav ing, her Grange, drs. Frank Emerson soon with wood ave- ner was "club" is pro- the members hope to be a grant showing soon. composed of southern who live in and near EDWAR Crea Phone Doug y, Confecti newspapers Before e days ark street. Miss Su. Monday to her former residence, Rokers Park. Mr. John Griffin will be the principal speaker at the Young Men's Club sunday at Ebenezer. A surprise party was given for Mrs. J. T. Gordon, 1103 Sherman avenue. Thirty persons were present. The party was given by Miss Orletta M. Thompson and Mrs. E. Dowden. A good time was had. The Household of Ruth No. 365 has started a round of houseparties. These parties are to be given every two weeks at some member's home. The first one was pulled off at the home of Mrs. H. Reed, 1732 Oak avenue. A good time was had. The K. P. hall, beautifully decorated, is now ready for parties, socials and the like. Patronize this hall, for it is in charge of our people. Rev. H. S. Graves and Mr. R. G. Bruce took dinner Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Scruggs and Miss I. Benton. The dinner was a rare treat, as it was made ready by Mr. Scruggs. "Was It a Ghost?" At the Ebenezer Church last Tuesday evening, while some young men and young women were practicing for a church play, the custodian entered the lower hall by way of the front door and was well in before any of these young people saw him. He carried two white packages under his arms, and as the lights were burning only near the east corner of the room, the rest of the place was dark. Finally one young woman saw the white object approaching and gave a loud scream, not looking to see what it was. The young men ran over the young women and made for the rear Chairs, tables, benches and a portion of the floor now show of that scare. Baptist Church. was called to the County to see Mr. E. F. Cannon. Heick. He requests the prayers brothers and sisters of the Sec-Baptist Church. Mrs. L. Dowden is mending slowly. She hopes to be out soon. The Young Men's Progressive Club will hold its meeting April 2 at the Second Baptist Church. Mr. William H. Gill will deliver the address. The public is cordially invited. Mr. Gill is an amusing speaker. You will enjoy hearing him. The inclementy of the weather interfered with the usual attendance at the Missionary Society. You will be expected next Monday evening. The praise service at 11 o'clock Sunday morning will be in charge of Brothers J. R. Butler and A. Carter. You are expected to be present and speak for yourself. At 8 o'clock Sunday evening, preaching. Theme, "The Fruit of the Vine." The Lord's Supper will be administered. A letter from Mr. Miles Cole states that Mr. John Cole started from Abbeville, S. C., toward Evanston on March 26. Easter Sunday, April 16. It is our "Rally Day." Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Evanston. The revival meetings closed last Wednesday night, March 22, at the Mt. Zion Church. There were five accessions to the church during the meetings. The church seems much revived. Dr. Gray is an excellent preacher and knows how to conduct a revival. He found many of his old friends and acquaintances here in Chicago and Glencoe. He left Thursday, 22d, for his home in Cincinnati. Mrs. Ada Hendricks celebrated the anniversary of her birth last Saturday evening, March 25, at her home, 1011 Emerson street. The evening services at Mt. Zion Church were well attended last Sunday. The Young Men's Progressive Club met at 3 p. m.. After some routine business Mr. S. M. Monroe delivered fine address, his subject being "The Young Men's Progressive Club." He dwelt at some length upon the word "Progressive," calling the clubs attention to many of its duties. His address was timely and was much enjoyed by all present. Mr. F. C. Blair rendered a very beautiful mandolin solo. Mrs. Julia Miner and her daughter, Mrs. L. A. Truesdale, and son, Mr. Weldon Miner, of 1826 Darrow avenue, entertained the choir of Mt. Zion Church and a number of the members and friends of the church last Tuesday evening, March 28, in honor of Mrs. James Allen, a member of the choir, who will leave Sunday, April 2, for her home in Manchester, Va. Mrs. Allen has been in poor health for some months. Her physician has advised that she change climate for a while. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery. Sunday services: 11 a. m.—Covenant and praise meeting. 12:30—Bible school. 2 p. m.—Baptism. 6:30—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Rev. J. T. Lally will preach, followed by the administration of the Lord's Supper. The Mt. Zion choir presented Mrs. Jas. Allen with a purse of eight dollars. This money was presented to Mrs. Allen as a token of high appreciation. Mr. W. L. Morin, President. Notice to Our Correspondents. An article was sent to our Evanston office Thursday morning signed by one person and enclosed in the same envelope was a letter signed by another person. Now in order to get news in our columns persons must sign their names and addresses. These, however, will not be made public. Fictitious names won't work with us. This rule will be strictly enforced. The Sisters. "What a dainty little person Miss Blookings is!" exclaimed a very young man at an East end reception one Monday afternoon. "Yes," agreed his companion, inconceally. "Such a lithe, perfect figure! And those beautiful little hands! Surely no manlouist could produce an effect like that; it must come from nature aided by rest." "I guess so." "But here's something I've always noticed. See that gaunt awkward girl standing beside her? Girls always get some ugly person to show them off by contrast. Look at the big red hands of the second one. Ain't it rce? Who's that fright, anyhow? "That's Miss Blookings's older sister. She washes and irons Miss Blookings's pretty gowns for her.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. --- From the Blue Bird In Maeterlinck's "Blue Bird" little Tyltyl goes to some far-off heavenly place to learn that love abides with him at home. There he meets Mother Love. He says he wishes to stay with her always, where she looks so beautiful to him. She answers. But it's just the same thing; I am down below, we are all down below. . . . You have come up here only to realize and to learn, once and for all, how to see me when you see me down below. . . . Do you understand, Tyltyl, dear? . . . You believe yourself in heaven; but heaven is wherever you and I kiss each other. . . . There are not two mothers, and you have no other. . . . Every child has only one; and it is always the same one and always the most beautiful; but you have to know her and to know how to look. Enemies of Matrimony Wedlock seems to be in a bad way in the mountains of the Dauphine. The confirmed bachelors of the country have decided to meet every month and to coat celibacy. Invitations are sent out with the information. "Good feeding, good drinking, much laughter, much dancing. An added insult to matrimony is that the invitations have been sent to all splinters who have "put on St. Katherine's cap;" that is to say, who are over 25, and are therefore presumed to be on the high road to old maldenhood. The confirmed bachelors announce their intention of eating, drinking, laughing and dancing with the old maids every month. But their very hardihood may be their undoing. Carnegie Observatory The Carnegie observatory on Mount Wilson, in California, is of white canvas, like some huge ark. You look for telescopes inside, but in vain; a series of mirrors appear instead, and it is the third of these that does the magnifying instead of the usual telescope tube. Visitors are accommodated in dialects, a little house being apportioned to each chalets. Observations have been carried on since April, 1904, and every day a phototellograph is taken and several other pictures, by no means of the spectro-hellogram. Uncertain Work. "Wouldn't you like to be a king when you grow up, my son!" "No, I'd rather have a steady job." —'s Home Companion. Under the Deacon's Umbrella By META LEWIS Some folks called Farmer Hooper "Uncle," and some "Deacon," and he answered to either title with the same readiness, when he answered at all. Long enough before his wife died and his sister Jane came to keep house for him, he had the reputation of being a crank. He did not think as other folks around him, and whenever he thought his rights had been interfered with, he was prompt to appeal to the law. Before the death of the Deacon's wife, wire fence men, agents for parlor organs and sewing machino men did come around now and then, but after the calamity he became so "techy" about such things, that even his oldest neighbors avoided him. "I hain't no crank," the Deacon would explain when he heard the charge made against him. "I'm simply a determined man. I refuse to be elbowed around and walked on. If I was to let people do as they please, I'd be only a grease spot on earth in six months. One day the Deacon picked up a couple of items of news that added to his general aggravation. He was told that the farm next to his on the west had been sold, and this without his being consulted. He had come to believe that nothing of consequence must take place for five miles around without his having a finger in the pie. The farm had been sold to a widow from Ohio, and she hadn't called on him previously to ask his advice about buying. It was added by the village gossip of the news that she looked like a woman that wouldn't allow her neighbors' cows in her cornfield, and who would have every inch of the land named in her deed. "Wall," replied the Deacon as he straightened up from hoeing potatoes, "if any woman has come from Ohio to raise a fuss with me, she can go right ahead just as fast as she A farmer and his wife sit in a field, each holding a tool. The farmer is drawing a picture of the landscape, while the wife is observing. "Not a Word Passed Between the Two." pleases. I'm a determined man, I am. I don't allow man or woman to walk over me. If the Wilder Skinner begins to prance around, I'll see to her case." The widow had already been warned what sort of a man Deacon Hooper was, and that she could prepare for trouble, and so there was an inimical feeling even before they had seen each other. She made the first aggressive move. She had the house repainted. The Deacon had sold his wheat at a low price and had lost 20 sheep by foot-rot, and he felt that he couldn't afford to paint his own house, though it was badly needed. He therefore observed that a couple of years would see the new arrival in the poorhouse, and added that the law ought to appoint a guardian. His remarks were carried to the widow, and she sent back word that he was an old idiot. From thence on things began to happen. The Deacon had a cow that could sail over a six-rail fence like a grasshopper over a bunch of catnip. To prevent her from sailing she wore a poke. One night after the milking, the cow was surprised to find the poke absent. She felt that she owed thanks to the Deacon or some one else, but she couldn't find words to express them. Next morning she came home with a horn knocked off. She had spent at least a part of the night in the widow's cornfield. Deacon Hooper set his jaw and said nothing until after breakfast. Then his sister Jane asked him if he was the sort of man to stand that, and he replied: "I hain't going to quite kill anybody, but I am going over to the widder's and have an understanding. You may be called in court for a witness. Take notice that I'm not a bit excited, and I'm not taking along the ax or the butcher knife." The determined gait of the Deacon soon carried him to the widow's house. She was washing the dishes, and she came to the kitchen door with a plate in one hand and a wiping cloth in the other to bid him good morning and to ask the object of his call. It was seldom that he looked anything or anybody squarely in the face. He didn't have a square look at the widow. He simply saw that she was rather undersized and had her chin in the air, and let it go at that. "One of my cows come home this :: morning with a horn knocked off," he said to open the conversation. "Yes!" replied the woman as she wiped at the dish. "Well, I knocked it off myself soon after daylight. I found her in the corn." "By thunder, woman, but do you know that there are laws in the land!" "I do, and you can have all you want of them. I shall keep my cows at home, and you must do the same. I could have knocked the other horn off, but I thought I'd wait till next time." "I am a determined man," said the Deacon as he fell back a step. "I and I am a determined woman." "I don't allow nobody to walk over me." "Ditto. This is my busy day, and if you haven't anything further to say you can go." The Deacon departed. He had come to bluff and bulldoze, but he was made to realize that she was ready for him. She was the first person who had bested him for years, and as he walked slowly home he planned how to bring her head low. There had been a long-standing dispute as to the boundary fence. The widow had bought without knowing this. The Deacon had been pretty sure for years past that a new survey would give him two feet more land, but as it would cost a few dollars for a survey he had let the matter rest. He now made up his mind to have that extra two feet if it cost him his whole potato crop. "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked his sister when he had told her of the interview. "Jane, am I a determined man or a sheep?" he queried in reply. "Why, a determined man, of course." "Then you needn't ask what I am going to do about it. I shall humble that woman in the dust." "I hope you will. She's no lady. No one ever hears of a lady racing around a corn field at daylight to knock a cow's horn off. A true lady can't even hit a barn with a stone." Between a desire to humble and the cost of doing so, the deacon waited a couple of weeks before making any move. Then he got a surveyor and made himself as conspicuous as possible as he walked around with the man. The results of the survey were disappointing. The boundary fence was not on the true line, but it favored the widow by only about three inches. The labor of moving it would fall upon him, and the gain would not be worth it. At the roadside end, however, the Deacon decided to put in a double gate. This was to assert his ownership. He got pick and spade and went to work, and in two hours he had dug deep enough in the hard soil to plant his first post. As the hour was late, he decided to wait till morning. He was there at eight o'clock, but somebody was ahead of him. The widow sat there dangling her feet in the hole, and she gave him a smile as he came up. "Mebbe you'll tell me what this means?" he asked. "You can't plant no posts on my land," she replied. "It's my land." "That's where we differ." "And what do you intend to do?" "Sit here all summer." "By John, woman." said the Deacon, "I am determined man, and don't you drive me to the law!" "And you'll find that I am just as determined as you are. Go to law if you want to, but don't you dare to put a hand on me." The Deacon sat down a short distance away to think over the situation. The widow had come with her knitting and a lunch, and she began to knit and sing. Not a word passed between the two for the next three hours. Then the Deacon said: "You can sit here for a whole week, but that post is going in." "I'll sit for a whole month to see that it don't." At noon the Deacon went to the house for dinner. When he returned he brought an umbrella and some sandwiches. The weather looked like rain, and he had determined to tire the widow out if he had to sit up all night. She greeted him with a nod as he sat down, and only once during the next four hours did they pass a word. About four o'clock in the afternoon the Deacon rose up off the grass to yawn and stretch and say: "I've never give up yet, and I never will." "That's exactly my case," replied the widow as she struck up another song. At six o'clock it began raining. The Deacon expected to see the wildew run for cover, but he was disappointed. He raised his umbrella and gave her a long look. He saw that she had a smart, business-like air about her. In fact, her countenance pleased him, and before he was aware of what he was doing he sat down beside her on the edge of the excavation and held the umbrella over her. She looked up and thanked him. For at hour there was nothing further said. Then, as dusk began to close down, the Deacon's stern look relaxed and he smiled and sald: "Kinder romantic, after all?" "I was thinking so." "Why can't we both go home?" "We can." "Why can't we be neighborly? That is why can't I drop in and see you most any evening?" "No reason why you should miss" The next day the post hole up, and one yening six months later a sister Jane sat up until the Devil to say to him in a sarcastic o'clock he came in: tic we N thought you "tired hustle," he questioned you was a de- tress? I am, he replied. "I am." WASHINGTON GOSSIP Uncle Sam Has a Great Golden Hoare President Taft Leads Strenuous Life President Taft Leads Strenuous Life Work Planned for the Extra Session Dreadnoughts Showing Marked Advance IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE MUCH WHEN YOU GET USE TO IT. WASHINGTON.—Uncle Sam has more gold in his possession today than he has ever had before in his life. Treasurer Lee McClung looked over his balance sheet recently and found the government had more than $1,000,000,000 in gold coin, to say nothing of $126,000,000 in bullion. Never before in the history of the government has it had so much gold piled up in its coffers. Not only is this a record-breaking amount for the government to have, but there is more gold in the treasury now than in the vaults of Great Britain and France combined, or of Great Britain and Russia combined. In other words, this government has more gold, in gold coin and bullion, than any other two nations. This vast golden hoard represents the accumulation of a long series of years. It is not ascribed to any particular financial development of recent occurrence. By no means is all this gold coin and bullion stored in Washington. Any burglary gentle- PRESIDENT TAFT has proved to the satisfaction of official Washington that he can lead the strenuous life, even if he does not wade through Rock creek every rainy Saturday afternoon and make 90-mile horseback rides to show his physical fitness. During the past winter the president has gone through a program, official and social, that would have left many a younger man gasping for breath. In spite of it all the president today looks as if he were in the best of health, a bit pale from lack of golf and plenty of outdoor exercise, but still in good trim. Anyone who thinks the president has an easy time should remember his daily schedule. He is up before seven o'clock, and with his physical director, Dr. Barker, he does some stunts which serve to give him an appetite for breakfast. Mr. Taft leaves the executive mansion for his office shortly after nine o'clock, and from the time he arrives until 1:30 or 2 o'clock, he is constantly with the cabinet or with callers. Many a day he shakes hands with AND IWENT SOUTH TO REST WHILE resting in Georgia, President Taft gave considerable attention to certain portions of his message to congress. He went to the south solely for rest, but reciprocity, the Mexican war, and other questions of state would not down. There will probably be three important messages to the extra session of congress. At least that is the present expectation of the executive. One will deal solely with reciprocity, another with tariff revision and a third with the Mexican war. The war message will come in connection with the request for an appropriation to meet the expenses of the "maneuvers." There will be a deficiency in the allowance for army mobilization. This must be made up by congress, and in asking for the one, or five, or ten million dollars with which ```markdown ``` ONE of the last acts of the last congress was to make provisions for two of the most powerful fighting machines in the United States navy. The limit of cost and time of completion of the dreadnought Florida was extended and additional funds were voted for the new New York and the Texas, the keel of which will be laid in a few months. Each vessel will cost $6,400,000 and 3,000 skilled workmen will be employed in the New York yard for the next three years in the work of construction. The dreadnought type is one of very recent date. Through her alliance with Great Britain we man who thinks he can tunnel und the treasury and find all this gold, that institution is in error. The go is partly in the vaults of the tre ury here in Washington, some of is in the vaults of the subtreasur and some of it is in the mints of Pb adelphia and Denver. 1 As a matter of fact the great part of it is at the two mints nam About $935,000,000 of the total c is held in trust to redeem outsi ing gold certificates. Three years ago the governn transferred $275,000,000 in gold from San Francisco to Denver. task was accomplished at a cost $275,000. Kaiser Wilhelm and the Germa government have stored away a pa of the indemnity from France, which can be used for war purposes at a moment's notice, if need be. But the chest of Germany is small compared with Uncle Sam's board of gold. Never before in the history of the world was there anything like it. If all the gold coin and gold bullion of the government were converted into $20 gold pieces and laid on the ground side by side they would form a string of gold pieces reaching almost half across the United States. The string of gold would reach from New York to Chicago and a good distance beyond. scores of visitors and talks with members of congress and other officials about important matters. After luncheon the president usually comes back to his office for an hour or more of work. Then he goes for a walk of several miles through the capital. After the walk he sees more callers and frequently does not get into the White House until close to eight o'clock—the hour for dinner. Although Mr. Taft probably likes home life as well as any other American, he has accepted far more invitations to "go out" than did his predecessor. The president has almost completely forgotten a custom followed by Mr. Roosevelt of not attending social functions outside the White House except those by the vip. to all this social activity the president has consented to make dozens of speeches and to attend many banquets of national organizations which have met here in the winter months. Altogether, it is seldom that Mr. Taft gets through the "day's work" until midnight. His average "sleep" must not be much over six hours a night. to meet this expense, the president will outline the reason for the army movement. Already an inquiry by congress is scented by this connection If President Taft believes that the Democrats in the present congress are going to pass the reciprocity bill to carry out the Canadian agreement and then go home and wait for the regular session of congress in December before they do anything, he is very much mistaken. The Democrats declare their intention of keeping faith with the president and passing his reciprocity measure just as quick as possible, but they are not going to stop there. This was no understanding with the president prior to the calling of the tra session as to what legislation should be attempted beyond therying out of the reciprocity conquest. Messrs. Clark and Underwood the president that it was their purpose to revise the tariff. It is stated that the president thoroughly understood the situation, and for this reason the reports which emanated from Atlanta that the president expects the congress to pass reciprocity and then go home are discounted. big-gun ship, and immediately set about solidifying it in steel. Some of our own progressive navy officers had earlier read the lesson in the war with Spain and plans of the U. S. S. Feasible and the U. S. S. Possible had been drawn and pigeon-holed. Then when the British Breadnought went overboard and the type which she embodied was revealed, there was a hurried dusting off of the pigeon-holed plan and a clamor for appropriations wherewith to build the ships. The main battery of the new ships will consist of ten 14-inch guns, while the secondary battery will have over a score of five 28-inch weapons. The guns of the secondary are intended for repelling. 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