Chicago Defender

The 8th Regiment Grand Military Ball Seventh Regiment Armory Monday Evening, May 8th VOLUME VI. NUMBER 17. JACK JOHNSON AND WIFE, AT ELKS' BALL. Champion Jack Johnson and wife, who have just returned from California, attended the Elks' ball on Thursday evening. Jack danced with his sister and a number of ladies about the hall; also Mrs. Johnson. It is said she has less race prejudice than some of the colored people. LELAND GIANTS 6: MUTUA LELAND GIANTS 6; MUTUALS 5. The game Sunday was the initial one of the season and was full of snap and ginger. The new battery, Redmon and Rolls, was all that could be expected of them, as the visitors did not make but one hit up to the seventh inning. Davis, who relieved Redmon on the mound, is some twirler himself, but was a trifle wrist. Captain Harris played shortstop, while the old harry, Harry Moore, was on second, Danger Talbert did not let anything get past him on third, Strathers was in center which several other new recruits played left and right field and the first initial sack. From the time Secretary and Treasurer Mosely introduced Ald. Al. Tearney, who pitched the first ball across the plate, inaugurating the playing season, until the last man was put out in the ninth inning, interest never lagged on the part of the big audience present. The Mutuals were full of fight and contested every inch of the ground. Tommorw the Giants will play the Articlesmen, President Geo. W. McGurn's club, which trimmed the game of Cuba last season and promise to put one over on the Giants tomorrow. Those who desire to see a good game will do well to get to the park early and get a good seat. The report of the game will appear in this paper in its next issue. Among those present at Sunday's game were Maj. John C. Buckner, Hon. Oscar DePriest, Representative Ed. D. Green, J. W. Allen, Deacon Woods and others. Western Star Lodge, G. U. O. O. F. had their yearly blowout on Monday night for the benefit of their widows and orphans at their hall. A delightful crowd enjoyed a well arranged program. Mr. J. B. Sims, chairman, made the welcome address; the advantage of the Western to its widows and orphans was delivered by Dr. A. W. Wilson. Instrumental solos by lilt Helen Bowman and duet by the Simmons sisters was the event of the evening. Over 300 attended. Richmond, Va., April 26, 1911. Mr. M. T. Bailey, 2633 State St., Chicago, Ill. The license of the Grand Fountain has been granted; see letter follow- ing. Palestine, Tex., April 28.—The International and Great Northern R. R., is to lose a wing at the receivership sale in Palestine, Tex., May 15th, according to printed report. It is said that Booker T. Washington is planning to buy the railroad and will attempt to operate it with Negro labor exclusive ly. The Ancient Order of Foresters, Court General Robert Elliott, will have their annual sermon preached at Quinn chapel on Sunday evening, tomorrow, at 8 p. m. They will not have a street parade. The members will gather in the lecture room of the church. On Monday evening sixteen new members were taken in the order, which makes a total of over 700 members and a bank account of over $30,000. Mrs. Celia Parker Woolley gave a lecture to the girls of the Wendell Phillips high school, about the great women of the city, such as Jane Adams and Ella Flagg Young. Also about the duties of girls as women. CALUMET GARAGE SUED BY MRS. EMMA STEWART. The Calumet Garage and Auto Company made the bold statement to Mrs. Emma Stewart, 3715 Forest avenue, that they didn't see why she should kick, none of the other "niggers" kick when they were refused, and that they had refused hundreds, whereupon Mrs. Stewart told him to leave her house and never enter, that her lawyer would talk to him in court. He tried to get her to withdraw her suit and said she would be the first to take his company in court. "I will teach you a lesson and I want you to respect my people just as much as you do other citizens. We have a law here for such as you if other "niggers," as you call us, haven't the sense to stand and fight for their rights. You may remember from now on that Mrs. Emma Stewart will fight for hers." The Defender reporter, who saw that the lady was able to take care of herself, withdrew from the scene. C. H. SMILEY'S WILL The First Time the Entire Will of any Chicago Citizen Has Ever Been Published in a Race Paper and Sad to Say it Disinherits the Blood Kin of the Deceased—Neither Son of the Two Gets a Farthing—Daughter-in-law Looses Because She Is Married to Another. HE LEAVES NO WIDOW The reminder of my estate is to be his wife, Erica, between them, Erica, Ernestine B, Smitley and I, and to be my brother, they survive me. If either should die, the entire request shall go to the other. I hereby appoint my friend, Jesse A. Baldwin, sole Executor herof, and T. A. Gaugeri, herof, hereby writing any bond, as my confidence in him is absolute. I witness herof, I have here unto set my hand and seal, this 15th day of March, A. D. 1909 (CMA). The foregoing instrument, consisting of about one and one-half pages, was subscribed by the said Charles H. Smiley in our presence and in the presence of each of us, and he at the same time declared the said instrument so subscribed to be his last will and testament, and we, at his bequest have signed our names as witnesses hereto in his presence and in the presence of each other, believing the said Charles H. Smiley to be of sound and disposing mind and memory on this date of the said instrument, and to be about sixty years of age, and have written our names opposite our respective places of residence: ANXA E. DE YONG. Finding at 551 Warren Ave., Chicago, Ill. W. M. FISCHER. Residing at 19 Carl St., Chicago, Ill. PAUL T. BARNES. Residing at 311 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Ill. Madam Thyra Dossell will give a piano recital at the residence of Mrs. Honen, 3746 Wabash avenue, Thursday evening, May 4th. A splendid program has been arranged and all are invited to attend. Mrs. Elizabeth Bell is manager and the admission is free. Refreshments will be served. Come early. The meeting Wednesday, May 3rd, at 3530 Forest avenue. We hope all the members will be present and pay up back dues and subscriptions. Many pressing bills make it necessary to remind those who promised on the subscription list. The program will be arranged by the art section. Those attending will be well repaid. Mr. R. Jackson, the poet and artist, will exhibit some of his painting; also recite some of his poems. Miss Mayme Davis, contralto, will sing, also piano selection, by Miss Alice Jones, a pupil of Mrs. Pettis. A recitation by Mrs. Gibbons. The club, under the direction of Mrs. Thon, Pearson, will provide the program at the Young Men's West Side Sunday Club, Sunday, April 30th, at Provident Baptist Church, Irving avenue and Fulton street. Attorney Robert McMurdy will deliver an address. Miss Fannie Wise and Miss Mae Stephens will sing. The collection will be for the benefit of Phyllis Wheatley Home. The Chicago Defender. WESTERN STAR LODGE HAS BLOWOUT THE TRUE REFORMERS' RALLIES "Telegram." A. W. Holmes, G. W. M. W. P. Burrell, G. W. Sec. BOOKER T. TO BUY A WING OF THE GREAT NORTHERN. FORESTERS AT QUINN MRS. CELIA PARKER WOOLLEY SPEAKS TO HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS. CHICAGO, ILL., SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1911. IN TENNESSEE Will Be Treated to Rare Articles Each Week from One of Their Worthy Sons—Full Accounts of the Y. M. C. A. Movements 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. Special to the Chicago Defender. The Easter sabbath, under a clear sky and the special exercises in the various places of divine worship, they all were most profusely adorned with nature's beauty in flower, and combined with the rendition of an interesting and a flowerette, picturesque program, which captured the attention of the audience to their entire satisfaction. The holy Easter being celebrated in an exceptional grand way. O! just a few months ago the entire world was aglow with a high signal degree of reverential honor of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Now then, the whole world is again turned in mind and with thanks-giving for the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Then in the commemoration of that wonder of all wonders the combination of all miracles, which leads up to the sun-kissed heights of Golgotha, Christ being lifted up, the lily of the valley, the rose of Sharon—the Lord is risen. And if we but open our sin-dimmed, world-worn eyes and see Him, then will the way become rose strenued and lily-laden and many be the songs of our praise from the lips choicely done to his glory. And the world has readily acknowledged His great power through these blessed centuries, and the cross has the first place in "art," in legend and in history of mankind. This Easter we are one thousand, eight hundred and eighty-seven times blessed as the people of the world, for the many years ago broke upon the sands of time, washing the wreckage of old conditions out into the depths of God's forgiveness for mankind. And the illies bloomed red and white upon that wooden cross. And we do say exultantly, Christ is risen and ascended on high. The last Sunday, April 16th, was the momentous celebration of the greatest event of the world—the resurrection of our Lord. Jesus Christ. The Easter Sunday was a beautiful day here, in Chattanooga. The glorious Easter was a perfect one from the brilliant sunrise to the beautiful setting sun. The King of Day—and fittingly it may be said, an ideal one and among the people, few there were who could recall the date of a more favorable and pleasant Easter Sabbath, and the churches all were the prettiest decorated in the floral designs in the "art" of taste. The Easter music was exceedingly fine, being a noted feature of attraction for this event and being so charming to the bearers. The weather being so agreeable to the will of the people until the spirit to vie in styles of the newest, artistic designs were in display. The ladies and gents were prettily dressed in their new Easter togs, and in out full parade for the spring season to the gaze and admiration of all who are lovers of fashions. For ladies the styles are much different than in the previous years. We take pleasure to state that the energetic and faithful congregation of the New Salem Baptist Church will soon, with a high degree of honor to the Negro race, erect a fine brick church on the modern style. As it is being in the course of erection, it cheers the hearts of that people so much, and Rev. P. B. Broughton, pastor, deserves much credit for such a noble undertaking. We wish this pastor and people much success in this (Continued on page 2, column 4.) FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER, 3032 WABASH AVE. Members and friends are earnestly urged to be present Sunday afternoon, April 30th at 4 p. m., to meet some of the members of the Bahal National Conference, now in session in the city. The Bahal movement was organized over 50 years ago to establish a universal religion. Come and hear the wonderful story of the Persian prophet, Bahal Allah, who was imprisoned 40 years for his faith and dies in exile. This movement includes converts from every race and creed. One speaker will tell of the work in Washington which numbers many Negroes. Please come and invite others. ILLA VINCENT THE GREAT ILLA VINCENT THE GREAT Tonight at Odd Fellows Hall Ila Vincent will meet Henri Seeford, Canada's strongest man and wrestler at 250 lbs., to a finish for a purse of $50. Sampson, the German Hercules, has deposited $25 as forfeit with the "Defender" agreeing to throw any three men in 30 minutes or lose the decision. Hans Hansen the Danish champion and Geo. Kaiser, champion of Illinois, will also be on the bill. Mr. Sampson appeared at the Defender's office, placed his deposit on Thursday, and says he will positively appear on tonight and throw any three men in half an hour. He says he is proud of the way the colored people have rallied to his friend Vincent and says that he hopes to see the ladies as well as the gentlemen out on Saturday night to the match which takes place at 9 sharp. MR. ARTHUR A. WOOD WINS PLOWING MATCH. Montgomery, Ala., April 20.—Mr. A. Wood, of Chicago, won a $50 bet here yesterday on a wager that he had forgotten how to tow and that he could not plow a straight furrow. He not only plowed a straight furrow, but threw the lines over his head and played a mouth harp while he won an easy fifty dollar note. Mr. Wood is a member of the Appomatto Club and owns a beautiful residence at 2946 Prairie avenue, this city. Mrs. Wood stood by and cheered him on by saying "go on babe" and other candy store names. Ten men were in the contest. THE I WILL BOOSTERS' CLUB. Making History for the Race Along the Line of Organization and Doing All in Its Power to Unify the Business Interest. The I Will Booster Club of 3152 Dearborn street, basement of Gordon hall, is now holding its first business exhibit of all classes of business engaged, in by its members. Several leading merchants have placed their goods on exhibition. Open afternoon and evening. Public invited free. I. T. Burrell, president; Mrs. Eleanor Franklin, director. ILLA VINCEN Tonight at Odd Fellows H. Seeford, Canada's strongest man finish for a purse of $50. Sam deposited $25 as forfeit with the three men in 30 minutes or lost Danish champion and Geo. Kais be on the bill. Mr. Sampson a placed his deposit on Thursday, on tonight and throw any three is proud of the way the colored Vincent and says that he hopes gentlemen out on Saturday night at 9 sharp. GRACE BASEBALL TEAM. The Grace baseball team will give a musicle at the church, 34th and Dearborn streets, Monday evening, May 1st, at 8:15 p.m. The team promises a good entertainment, having secured for the headliner on their bill the Byron Brothers. All friends and followers of the team are urgently requested to be present. Admission 15 cents. Richard C. Brown; president; "Pete" Madden, secretary; Horace Bronston, treasurer. And Glad to Be Alive. Some men live in the country, some in the city; others just exist.—Judge. MR. OSCAR MICHEAUX Seemed to Be in Family Mix-Up, Yet Would Not Speak; Seem With Dr. Daily at Father-in- Law's Door, But Neither He Nor the Doctor Were Admitted. Dr. Bryant (White) Is Their Family Physician, Is Thought Is the Cause of the Lockout. Seeing Dr. U. G. Daily and Mr. Oscar Micheaux in hot hustle turn in Vernon avenue in the $200 block, our reporter took out after them but remained a block behind to see what was the cause. But the time he got up to the door of Rev. N. J. McCracken, the two gentlemen were standing waiting for the door to be opened, but after our reporter got to the corner of $2d street and Vernon avenue and stood for about half an hour waiting to see what was to be pulled off, the two gentlemen descended the steps and proceeded up the street. AT THE GREAT All Ila Vincent will meet Henri n and wrestler at 250 lbs., to a Jpson, the German Hercules, has "Defender" agreeing to throw any the decision. Hans Hansen the er, champion of Illinois, will also appeared at the Defender's office, and says he will positively appear men in half an hour. He says he people have rallied to his friend to see the ladies as well as the t to the match which takes place Mr. Micheaux gesticulating with both hands to the doctor. Our reporter then became interested. Half an hour after he went to the Keystone hotel, where Mr. Micheaux was stopping, and tried to interview him, but he evaded our reporter. He knew they were after him, leaving his keys at the office to make it appear that he was out, but this did not stop our reporter for he saw him go in, so he went up the parlor, found the gentleman seated reading the Defender. Our reporter struck up a conversation about his 1,000 acres of land in South Dakota and then ask about the father-in-law's trip out to his home THE DEFENDER 1 YEAR $1.00 THE DEFENDER 1 YEAR $1.00 As a special Easter week offering the Defender will be sent to your home or to your friend's home for one year for $1.00. This is the greatest and only offer ever given by any weekly in Chicago. This offer only good for 10 days from date. Mail to office by money order or express. No stamps taken. Send your friend a paper now, if you are a subscriber already. which he admitted he was out there and had a pleasant stay, also admitted his wife returned with her father, but he says she came to spend the summer for she was quite sick. When asked why he was not admitted with Dr. Dally he said he thought they were downtown at the time, but we do know that Mr. Micheaux has only seen his wife once during his week's stay in the city. Before he left on Wednesday our reporter saw him in a telephone booth trying to get the number, but he did not seem to stay on the line; he got his party and they rang off; he left the city on the 5:20 train the same afternoon and when our reporter tried to get to see him he locked himself in his drawing room and would not see anyone. He is the only colored farmer in his country and stands well with the business world of that section, so much so that the United States government has appointed him to an office for that section of the state. He is worth $150,000, all told. DR. WM. G. RABY GRADUATES A banquet was tendered the seniors and alumni of Bennett Medical College in the gold room of the Sherman Hotel Tuesday evening. An excellent program was rendered after the twenty courses had been served. Mr. Wm. G. Raby of the graduating class of '11, in company with Miss Madelyn Duncan, was at the senior table. The banquet lasted up until midnight. There were toasts said to Loyola University, of which Bennett is the medical department. We wish Dr. Wm. G. Raby a God-speed journey through the medical profession and hope success will be his. Mr. Raby was the only colored student in the graduating class, also being an officer of class '11. DR. HALL AND THE DEFENDER. Dr. and Mrs. George C. Hall can verify the fact that the Defender correspondents are "always on the job." But there is an unwritten law at Lincoln University "that tales must not be told out of school," so the secret is safe until the doctor gives the writer permission to publish the story. HUCKSTERS' PARADE. Don't fall to see the Hucksters' parade. Something new and unique. Given by the Chicago Union Charity club at Jackson's hall, 2961 State street, May 4 and 5. Special chicken dinner served on Thursday and Friday with all that goes with it. Dessert and all for 25 cents at Jackson's hall, May 4 and 5. Mr. M. Edward Adkinson, a member of the Dixie Jubilee company, will render a selection on the musical program on Thursday evening at the spring carnival given by the Union Charity club at Jackson's hall, May 4 and 5. MRS. LUCY HYDE PROBABLY MUR DERED, Throat Cut From Ear to Ear-Harry K. Williams Held Upon Bussiclon As Evidence. Another gloomy week has passed and the age of modern civilization has not yet reached its proper development in the heart of the black belt district, it would seem, and yet we wonder why it is that so many white people are afraid to walk through State street even in the day time, is the shadow of doubt upon which the respectable colored people of this community can lay their claim for safety or sufficient sources of protection. Mrs. Lucy Huray, age 45, of 3628 Armour avenue, was found with her throat cut. She has been separated from her husband for eight years. It is said that he now resides in England, Harry K. Williams, upon whom suspicion has rested, claims that Mrs. Hyde had threatened to kill him on two different occasions and as Mr. Williams had been badly cut in an altercation that is known to have taken place in the house at the time of the suicide or murder, suspicion, they say, by evidence, now rests upon him, Mr. Williams claimed at the coroner's Inquest that the woman committed suicide, but the coroner has proven that the wound was not self inflicted. Whatever will be the outcome remains to be seen at the trial. WINCHESTER SLAYER INSANE. George Gordan, foster son of Mr. Ran, Winchester, 3223 State street, who killed his foster father, was judged insane on Wednesday at the Detention Hospital court. He will be sent to the insane asylum. PRICE 5 CENTS BISHOP SHAFFER NOT GUILTY So Say All the Ministers in His Division; the Public Want Everything in Church and State Right and If Not So the Press Is Ever Ready to Help It to Get So; Let All Get Busy Getting Knowledge, Not So Much Color; Help Each Other to Rise; Buy from Our Grocers and Business Men and Stop the Grandstand Playing. THE MINISTRY MUST BE CLEAN OF ALL TAINT Southern Ministers in Uproar About Same Condition; But They All Keep Their Mouthe Shut on Negro Women Living in Adultery with Southern White Gentlemen; the Negroes Will Never Get Recognition Until the Ministry and the General Public Put an End to the Dirty, Filthy Habit Forced on the Race by Southern Whites; Let Them Marry; Let the Ministers Open Their Mouths. Chicago, IL, April 28, 1911. Editor of the Chicago Defender. Dear Sir: Taking it for granted that you belong to the "associated practitioners of foremost Negro journalism," representing the broadness and fairness of such a "craft," we the undersigned beg to have you allow us to reply to the following which appeared editorially in your issue of last week: "There has been considerable comment adversely and unfavorable to Bishop Shaffer's administration of late, and the next A. M. E. Church general conference should see to it that the most-white bishop be restrained from plecking out preachers according to the brightness of their complexion, rather than the extent of their ability as Christian ministers. The bishop will now be under the careful surveillance of the associated practitioners of foremost Negro journalism. What the big churches in (Continued on page 2, column 1.) MRS. HENRIETTA BEASLEY ENDS HER LIFE. Mrs. Heriettia Beasley, 6316 Champlain avenue, who for two years or more was separated from her husband known as James Benson, committed suicide by drowning herself in Washington Park lagoon last week. The remains were buried from Jackson's undertaking parlors, 3247 State street, on Tuesday. She was formerly of Jackson, Miss. RECALL FIXED AT 55 PER CENT. House Increases Senate Proviso for Corporation Governance Commission Government. Springfield, Ill., April 28—on April 25, a 55 per cent recall provision for the commission form of government act enacted by law by the house today and the measure made a special order on third reading for tomorrow. The fixing of the percentage precipitated a lively At present the act require petition before the recalling officials electe commission form act mr ted. As originally frail bill reduced this to 251 senate raised the percent cent and the house comm nipal corporations further it to 75. In the house this morning Frank W. Shepherd sent up an amendment making the recall 26 per cent, and as a compromise B. M. Chipperfield presented a substitute making it 55 per cent. A fight to kill the Chipperfield substitute was led by Edward A. Green, the colored member from Chicago, but it failed by a vote of 24 to 87. Ed. D. Green Gives Warning, "Lessen the recall," argued Green, "and you will provide government by the mob instead of by the city administration. The colored people suffer more from mob violence than any part of the population, and opposed to any change that wo able a small part of the voter call any official who has prote sons from mob violence." "I believe the recall ougl large enough so that it cannot weapon of passion," said B. M. field. "A low percentage is th ing wedge to dangerous condi tic. World's Deepest Coal-Pit Shaf The deepest coal-pit shaft in world has just been completed Wearmouth (Eng.) collery. It is 5 fathoms deep and 16 feet wide. SAR Rap PEERY once) ny yee ee PE SE sR LT Lory ie f j a es Ce ee ee, le ie re ‘ iz ~ a ¢£ <> a ~ A * Sasi gpa ee ge oe. Last Sunday's Program Was a * ‘Treat to Admirers of Lit erary Work. Dr. C. H: Knight Lectured on “Tuber- culosle.”"—Dr. G. W. Bell of Pine Bluff, Ark,, Aided in the Discussion. It is needless to say that all that were present at Bethel Literary club last Sunday enjoyed the meeting, Dr. Knight made a decided impression up- on the audience in his lecture on “Tu- berculosis," after .which he invited questions from his hearers, who rap- idly responded to the invitation with a eri ‘ee y | iy, ets i ag’ Dr. G. W. Bell. intelligent and interesting questions that had both an edueative and in- spiting effect upon the audience. Dr. G. W. Bell of Pine Bluff, Ark., who is considered an authority on tubercu- losis in his section of the country, was introduced to the club apd made a short speech and ably supported Dr. Knight on the subject. ‘The muste was the best the club has ever produced. ‘The air was filled with the sweet strains of the voeal chords ot Miss Lynetta Hayes, Mr. Charles N. Reece, Mrs. Maud Novell and Miss Allee Correthers, Space will not per- mit the compliments that are due the above singers and especially Mr. Reece, who extended himself, and Miss ‘Correthers, a popular jubilee singer, whose voice has been so highly cultivated and maintains such a mar velous control of same that she could easily be termed “The Mocking Bird of the Race.” ‘Miss Correthers has consented to as. sist the club as often as she can and will contribute to tho program to. morrow one of her favorite solos, “Steal Awiy to Jesus.” Dr. G. W. Bell of Ping Blu, Ark., who is not only one of the leading physicians of the south, but the most able orator In that section of the country, will ad. dress the club tomorrow; subject, “Why the Negro Is Oppressed and Persecuted.” Dr, Bell is always a master of his subject. He is a gradu: ate of Lincoln University, has held the presidency -uf Southland college and has served In both the legislature and the senate, In Arkansas. ‘During his stay in the senate he se cured the passage of a Dill that te claimed millions of acres of land from the swamps by forcing the constrne tion of a dam along tho Arkansas riv. er. Do not fail to hear him. Bethel A. M. E. church, 30th and Dearborr streets, 4. p. pz sharp. “nued from page 1.) ithout regard to color.” ‘y A.M. EB, preachers the Chicago Ministerial ight thousand African { Govk county wish to regards to the above quo- . 16m your paper, which paper «ami sure is read by’ thousands of the loyal African Methodists in Cook county and elsewhere. First, you say that “there has been considerable comment adversely and unfavorable to Bishop Shaffer's ad- ministration of late.” “Considerable adverse comment” to us implies that there are many preachers in Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Mlinois, Iowa, Min- nesota, the two Dakotas and a part of Canada dissatisfied with Bishop Shaffer and are saying “unfavorable” things of bis “administration.” Only “weeks ago, happily so, the Presid- Wder’s Cougeil met in onr city. “aen were accompanied here by Ished pastors from all over 8 over which he presides. of the “administration” was discussed in Bethel church 2and harmony reigns through- entire district. Of the moro x. hundred preachers in the two have expressed “adverse” afayorable™ criticism of the “ad- tration.” Not a single preacher ¥ one of the last six conferences failed to report to the church gned him because he thought the nop ‘wronged him; such has not ahened under any other bishop in last twenty-five years, -When it comes to the success of “his administration” since coming to us seven years ago, it is fair to say, and this too with no desire to take any glory from the bishops he fol lowed, there 1s.no comparison. Not even With that-of the sainted bishop Grant. “The. dollar money increased over. thit'of sishop Grant's adminis: tration in four years over twelve thousand dollars ($12,000), and in the same four years there wore raised for general funds from all sources $1,000,025. ‘This means, of course, that the membership of the church grew accordingly, or the financial gain would not have been so large. I need not speak: of the churches built, of churches organized in each of the six conferences, some of which cost’ up in the thousands. Seven in- , stalled magnificent pipe organs which cost from two to three thousand dol lars each, “Peaco rules {n every ehureh and during these seven years there has been only one congregation that rebelled, and this was for a short while, he soon appeared on the scene and saved {t to the connection. Now, we ask, Mr, Editor, where is the ground for the “considerable comment, adversely and unfavorable to Bishop Shaffer's administration”? And then you say he picks out preachers according to “thelr color rather than the extent of thefr ability as Christian ministers." ‘This is an awtul charge and is almost criminal. It has the smack of ignorance which is born in @ mind that causes the most pitiless to become pitiful of him who Would refuse to step around the corner to be informed and enlightened as to the truthfulness of such a state- ment. Quinn chapel for nearly sixty years has had only light complexfoned Preachers, with but one exéeption. [But this bishop has placed a black ‘preacher there, as none other ever did. The most cultured and the “most: white" chureh in Kentucky up until one year ago was pastored by the blackest man in the entire connection. ‘When it comes to “blue bloods” and a congregation that has had but one dark preacher in thirty years, and that too In its early days, cc,’ Paul, Minn,, must be voted the first place, and yet this same bishop removed a “straight haired” preacher and sent a black one there, A very black man is pastoring St. John, Chieago, whose ent appeared in your paper only last week, while on the north shore, Ebe- nezer, is pastored by a dark preacher, ‘these churches wo refer to are not little churches. Commencing with St. John, which pays its pastor over one thousand, they pay pastor a like sal- ary with’ Quinn and Bethel. During his four years as the bishop of the Fiftn distriet the pastor who is at Quinn chapel was at St, Pan), St, Louis, Pecx was at Kansas City, Calwell at St. Joseph, Edwards at Los Angeles, and Jones at Oakland, Each man as black as “midnight, ‘There are about forty, and possibly fifty cities that have churches under Bishop Shaffer which pay thelr pas- tors from on. thousand to Afteen bun- dred dollars year, Of these, there ate only cight pastored by “light com- plexionea men.” You say “they have been picked according to the bright- ness of their complexion rather than their ability’as Christian men.” Let us see Just who these light men are: There is J.C, anderson, Ph. B, B. D., graduate ot Hamlin university and the Chicago ‘Theological Seminary; er nest I. Clark, A. M., graduate of Wil- berforee, and for years professor of sciences and one time held the pro- fessorship of languages; T, N. Smith, | A. B,, graduate of Boston university: J. P,Q. Wallace, B. D, D, D., an ex: college president and a graduate of Wilberforee; Robert E. Wilson, A. N.,_ B. D,, & graduate of Atlanta university | and Gammon Thenlogical seminary; Archibald J. Cary, A.B, A. M., Ph. D, D. D,, a graduate of Atlanta university and the University of Chicago Divini- ty School; H. B, Steward, B. D., D. D., a graduate of Wilberforce, and D. P. Roberts, M. D,, D. D.. a graduate of De Paugh university and one time re- corder of deeds of the Distriet of Co- lumbia. Do you for a moment, sir, doubt the ability of these men’ and say they are not men of Christian integrity? Would you say that the bishop has appointed them because of their complexion and not their Mt ness to do duty for mankind? Such a charge 1s inexcusable when it is. 50 plainly denied by black men occupy- ing tWo of the most coveted charges (Quinn and Ebenezer) within the en- tire Fourth district. As a resident bishop of Chicago he has done what no other bishop has ever done in bringing standing to the race in general. He served on a com- mittee of one hundred appointed by the mayor to raise money for Califor- nia earthquake sufferers, is a member of the executive committee of the Lo- cal Option association, and has had several saloons moved from the front oF near our ehurehes; only a few days ago he spoke at the Great Northern Hotel along with Drs, Gunsalus, n- derson, Willett and President Harris of the Northwestern university. ‘The mayor and city counci! appointed him with thirty-eight others, including some of the.leading citizens of the city, as a law and order league for the ‘suppression of vice and erlme. In all of this he has stood out for the race as a Negro, for only as a Negro could he have been there, Believing you to be a man of fair- ness and that you have been very greatly misinformed by some one who has a personal grievance against the bishop we have taken pains to give you these facts touching his work as the bishop of this district. Respectfully yours, ‘The Chicago Ministerial Association, By its secretary, MRS. KATE DELANEY MOON DEAD, ‘The funeral services of Mrs. Kate Delaney Moon were held ‘Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from Institu- tional Chuteh, the Rev, H. B. Stewart, pastor of Wayman Chapel, officiating. The Rev. Chavis read the obituary and the lesson and the Rev. Stewart preached the funeral sermon, He spoke of the young woman's life and character in most glowing terms, em- phasizing her Christian life. ‘Mrs. Moon was one of Chicago's most popular young women, and her death was very sudden. She graduat- ed from the public schools in 190$ and was married to Mr, Joseph C, Moon in 1908. Quite @ large number of de- signs and flowers were sent to the funeral by admiring friends. She was burled, in Oakhill cemetery. She Jeaves her husband, mother, father, brother and other relatives to mourn her loss. Prof. HS. Delaney of Louls- ville, Ky, an unéle of the deceased, attended the funeral, ‘Are Dead Ones. Red letter days now become, to all Intents and purposes, dead-letter days. Lamb. @ Variable Valuation? It every man has bis price, tow ot theta ‘gre worth it—Philadelphia Ree All Up-to-Date Hotel News and News of Bell Hops, By 8. Adams, Sere Seco Ree ee ee Oe world a popular cafe of ihe city i about to change Its crow of colored waiters for-white ones. ‘To say that this change 1s astonishing is to stat the feeling mildly when it is knows that for fitteen years the colored boys have made this cafe famous. Through no faults of theirs, 1s this change be ing considered, but a new proprietor taking charge being the cause. Soon: er or later he will see his mistake. However, as the change so far has only been contemplated, we hope said change will not mature. Over in London It is easier than in America to find plenty of men and boys willing to enroll as students in schools for training of waiters, Most of our waiters in the United States probably did not adopt their vocation from choice, but simply as a means of Hivelihood, ' Had they. been able to ‘choose a profession and prepare for it, by special study, doubtless many of them would be almost starving to death, trying to live by a profession of doctor, lawyer or druggist, as you know among these “Many are called, but few are chosen.” But the fact re- mains that waiting on diners in hotels or restaurants 1s not @ menial service except to persons who look upon it as such. If a school for waiters will raise their vocation to a profession it would Seem that such an institution should Rot be confined to one side of the ocean, No one will deny that a wait- er should learn all the ways and means of waiting and laying a table. Food in America, as well as in England, tastes much better if the personality and movements of the waiter are less obvious than the culinary dainties that he brings to one’s plate. For instance, bouillion will be more satisfying it quietly and caretuly deposited in front of you, than if poured inside your col Jar, Grace of action is as important in a walter as jt is in a dancing mas- ter. Three schools for training walt- ers have been established in London and their curriculums are designed to make students develop skill in and respect for their chosen work. And it ts as important that food should be served properly in the U. S. A. as that waiters in England should become in- creasingly notable for their dignity, Braceand efficiency. When Alfred S. Amer took charge of the St. Charles Hotel in New Or- Jeans he brought white waiters from New York. Just before Mardi Gras he told these men their pay would be increased $2 per day during the Mardi Gras season, When the season opened, and only a few hours before the big function at which the waiters believed their services could not be dispensed with, they made a demand for $3 a aay, the answer to be given at the hout of serving the function, Mr. Amer ostensibly took the matter under consideration, in the meantime kept thirty messenger boys busy seeking the Negro waiters whom the whites had displaced, offering them their old fobs. At five o'clock the Negroes re- ported for work, and the services of the white waiters were no longer needed. Ivs an iil wind that blows nobody good, eh, boys? The whole success of any paper de- pends upon the number of its readers, their buying power, and the degree cf attention that those readers give that particular paper, and the respect they have for it, ‘Phen look to {t, that we are zealous in our purchasing, perusing and_re- specting our own, “Chicago Defender.” ‘Civil Service Examinations for Sev- erat Positions Are Announced. ‘Tho following civil servico tests have been announced by the United States Civil Service Commission: May 10—Plumber's helper, $420 per annum, with maintenance in the Government Hospital for the Insane. May 10 — Inspector's assistant (male) for the bureau of animal industry, Department of Agriculture, at $840 per annum, May 10—Library cataloguer (male) bureau of statistics, Department of Commerce and Labor, at $900 ner year. May 10~Game law clerk, bureau ot biological survey, Department of Agr: culture, at $1,400 per year. ‘May 10-11—Sclentific assistant Wood utilization (male), forest ser- Vice, Department of Agriculture, at $900 to $1,200 per year. May 10-11—Examiner of accounts, Accounting clerk, interstate commerce commission, in three classes: Group A, examiners, $2,280 to $3,000 per year; group B, examiners, $1,800 to $2,100 per year; and group ©, clerks, baa to $1,620 per year, Watsiin a6 Musas? mad. he cruiser Champion, training ship for the second class stokers at Chat- ham, has just been taken into dry dock after lying seven years in the Medway. ‘The Champion's bottom was found to be covered with an immense Accumulation of barnacles and weeds. It Is estimated that 40 tons of mussels alone have been got off.—Loridon Dally Graphic, Deep Strategy. “How did the girls’ anti-smoking ervsade turn out?” “It collapsed. The young men of the town organized an anti-chocolate crusade,” — stfay Btorfes, , “OV” Nutmeg. Notwithstandin’ the fact that there fs a time fur ev-rything, they's a lot vv people in the world who never have time fur anything —Judge. (Continued from page 1.) cHort, as they are thanktu! for an} donation given for the erection of, the church. Please, friends, send a tdker some Way as you may. think it best| fo the benefit of the church. ‘The Sabbath was a high day at the Monumental Baptist Church. Rev, W ‘M. Moore, pastor, had an exceedingly fine sermon during the day. Rally be ing up to high water mark, Rev,| Dr Lawrence? superintendent. of Stato ‘Tennessee Mission, was in the pity and preached an excellent sermon at this ebureh, Mr. 8, S. Booker, A. B., general pec retary, ¥. AC. A., Chattanooga, Tenn, a graduate of the Union Theological University, Richmond, Va, has lett the city for a few days on a business trip en route to Richmond City, We think that it will tend to kindle the feeling of fond association in the pe- riod of bis scholastic life as a student. With admiration to gaze upon, the At ma Mater” and the faculty, with pita ure to grasp hands with the most copa al greetings, combined with his many friends, Mr. Booker is ove who Will soon rank among the most efficient Y. M,C. A. yodug men of this age of progress. For the short time he bas had the gencral secretarysbip of this noble institution, he has done more to bestir the spirit of inspiration and keenly kept alive the activity of the people for the Y. M. C. A. work, then what bas been done before sa the years of existence, and was the chfet instrument in geiting the greatdst star artists of the Negro race to qp- pear before the people of this bjs- toric city. He is a reference book fpr the like information, he being abreqst with the intelligent world. A gentfe- man of high Christian character apd he bas endeared himself to this pqo- ple as being deeply interested in the promotion of this x. M. C. A. work, jin which, from the different enterprises and special entertainments has bj great financial success. He has provpn: to be a success as such. ‘The field|is broad for that class of young peop}e. Let us all engourage them then, See Wm. Brooks, correspondent, fr this valuable, spicy and witty pap¢r, the Chicago Defender. ‘A most successful revival ts in prdg- ress in the different churches and [it bas resulted in the conversion of many souls, and these persons are cauitle dates for baptism, which will sopn take place down in the Tennesspe river—Friendship Baptist Churd, Rey, N. J. Whitehead, pastor. St. James Baptist Church, Rev. £. Moore, pastor at this chureh, is hah- ing quite a success in the progress bt the revival meetings. < Duke Brock, Esq., Soddy, Tenn., is in the city, visiting friends. He is the guest of Mrs. and Mr. 1. Wisdom, the merchant of W, 13th street. We wish him a most pleasant stay in our his- torle eity. He is quite an industrious young man in his line. ‘The various public schools of Hath- ilton Co,, Teun., will close this weok with an’ exquisite and elaborate pro- gram, which will be characterized with interest amd attraction. ‘The school rooms promise to be very artistically decorated with flowers in the queen’s taste of beauty. This occasion will be jubilant in seeing the beautltul dis- Dlay of acquired knowledge. Prof. A. J. Tabb is principal of St. Elmo High School. MAY KEISER STOWERS WINS. TRIBUNE PRIZE. Mr. T. A. Stowers, 1023 Halstea street, came rushing into the Defender office on Monday to tell us of the good fortune of his littfe daughter May in winning the eleventh prize oftered by the Tribune for the one getting the largest number of subscribers, ‘They received $450 for their share, He says it was the readers of the Chicago De- RS SG RE OR % es ere ra eee | Gea Po a Ve ee eee ee ce (Gre a Ve ee bo ee Mr. T, A. Stowers and Daughter, May Who Won $450 from the Trifune, fender who brought up the winning number and he wishes to thank all the readers gf the Defender for help- ing nimselt®and tittle girl get the prize. He says he will never rest until he gets 1,000 new subscribers tor the Defender for its great help to him. The Defender delivers the goods here and if our subscribers will do their part we can do even more, Opportunity Missed, A small boy from town was spending a few days in the country. One morn: fag he heard the grown folks com. platning of having been kept awake ‘the night before by a skunk. Willle burst into tears. “Why, Willie, what's the matter?” the fond mother inquired. “Why didn’t some one wake me up!" he blubbered. “I never smelled a skunk in all my lite!” ‘ ———_——_— ! ‘The Truty Great Man. He that is-slow-to-anger-is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.— ‘Proverbs 16:32. es Solder for Aluminum, ‘Twelve parts tin, two parts zine, one ‘part aluminum and one per cent. eblor ide of sodium makes an alloy with which aluminum can be soldered eas- fly. Waltzes, Two-Steps, Gets Our Sallie'and Do Other Things Society Does; The Finest Whist Player; and Finds Time to Attend Night School, , WINS GOLD MEDALS For Scholarship from the Board of Education; Slave at One Time, Now Playe Piano Like One of the, Mac ters, | New York, April 28.—The oldest pu: pil in the New York public schools, Mrs. Martha Harmon, has just re celved from the board of education two gold medals, one for merit in study and the other for regularity of attendance. Although 70 years old and a grandmother, Mrs. Harmon throughout the winter term has been a diligent and exemplary pupil in the primary depaqtment of the night school at public school 187. She was born a slave in Kentucky, Mr, Reporter, I still have faith in the Negro race. I own my home, raised a big family and have found time to do everything I wanted. If my people would cut out being mon- keys for other people and our women would live stricly on their honor there would be no bounds to our sue- cess. The women are the ones to make the race; let each do her part in future, A PLEASANT SURPRISE. ‘Mrs. EB. M. Chandler, president of the Chicago Union Charity’ club, en- tertained Mrs. Mary Barrett of Hamp- ton, Va., Mrs. Gaines and Mme. Neale Hawkins-Buckner at a luncheon on Saturday afternoon, At five o'clock the members of the club marched in a body and gave a delightful surprise. Refreshments were served, aud the evening passed off very pleasantly. Mrs. Barrett desfared that the presi dent and member's of the Union Chari- ty club were charming hostesses. Seven felt -mattresses were donated to the Old Folks’ home on Garfield Doulevard by the/Chicago Union Char- ity club, ‘The spring carnival given by the Chicago Union Gharity club at Jack- son's hall, 2961 State street, on Thurs- day and Friday, May 4 and 5, will be one of the greatest efforts of amuse- ment for the season, Como out and hear the music and see the fun. WALTER'S A. M, E. ZION CHURCH. ‘Gor, ‘ABth & ‘Bearkorn Stree. Rev. H. J. Callis, D. D,, Pastor. ‘The Serviees at this church last Sun- aay were well attended; both the ser- mons delivered by Dr. Callis were well received, and seemed to be enjoyed by the large audiences. A little over 380 was raised; the rally will close With next Sunday's services, those who have pledged and all of the friends are kindly urged to do thelr best at these services, Dr. Callis and his family, also Mr. W. J. Burdine, were delightfully en: tertained by Mrs. John Yan Camp and ‘uer foster daughter, afre, Bybeo, to dinner Jast Sunday at {heir beautitul home, 3629 Forest avenue, Rev. Callis will organize a literary society at this church next Tuesday evening, May 2nd, All persons inter. ested in intellectual, social and moral development are cordially invited to be present. ‘The Friday evening class meetings In this church are growing in interest. A large number of persons were pres ent last Friday, one young lady” pro- fessed a hope in Christ and a young man left the meeting earnestly seek ing salvation. The Sunday seryices will be as us- wal, the pastor Will preach morning and evening, The -evening subject, 7 Fatal Mistake.” A Boy’s Question. At times Johnny seems as if he were a hundred years old. He has a quaint, bird-like way of cocking his head on one side, and asking a ques- ton that appears to be the result of years of study. If I could answer some of those questions, I should solve the darkest mysteries of life and death — T.B, Aldrich, ‘Superstitionjin New York. New Yorkers may taugh at Chicago ax unduly ‘superaitions in cutting thirteen out in redumbering its down- town buttdings, states the New York ‘Tribune, but that same superstition is honored right here at home. Not one of the latest skyseraperrs has a thirteenth Moor, the renting agents in- sisting on skipping the number on the Ground that tenants object to it as a hoodoo. Compliment Well Returned. ‘The story is told that Judge Story and Edward Evarett were once-.the prominent personages at a public din- ner {n Bostgn. ‘The former as @ vol untary toast, gave: “Fame follows merit where Everett goos.” ‘The gev- ‘tleman thus deltcately" complimented at onge arose, and replied with this equally felicitous impromptu: “To whatever height judicial learning may attain in this country, there will al ‘ways be one Story higher.” } 7 es: No one now of course waltzes. The old trois temps is as dead as death. A strange shuffle In which your shoul. ders shuffle too, you cling sardine faah- fon to your partner, who pushes you along like a perambulator, and never Uft your feet off the ground with a ‘sort of apache cum coster cum halt ‘seas over action, Is the “dance,” if you please, of the moment—tThe Tat- ler, ‘ Possibilities of Sakhalin. ‘Japanese investigators have proved that the southern half of the island of | ‘Sakhalin 1s a good winter wheat coun- try. ze i rhe Be £>» lowa Club . ray ©) Buff = ulfet An ) 3161 State, Cor. 32nd Street x wo. E HUGH HOSKINS & SON aa PROPRIETORS) ‘UGH HOSK=NS ee ‘ Fest class Entertainers eiiy Furnished Rg? sin Connection The New Grand Now Open continuous Vaudeville Moving Pictures : Finest Small Theater in America’ Built for the Colored People _ 3120.3112 So. State St. ! Phone, Douglas 8256 3030 STATE STREET Our newly equipped dining room and quick service is unexcelled by any Cafe in the city. . ‘Theatre panties ate solicited, Good music by the highest paid artists, Any neglect by any of our help will be immediately luoked into Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars Our Speciality HENRY JONES: 19, A.B. CODOZ7u sR CASS HARRIS, Mgr: PHONE OUDLAS 4226 ’ 4 AL ESAACS, rrp. Billiard and Pool Parlor First Class Garber Shop . . . . . Electric Massage, Ete. ‘IGH-GRADE HAVARNA CIGALS. TOBACCOS, PIPES AND SMOKERS? ARTICLES ‘SHOE SHINING PARLORS: ‘LAUNDRY OFFICE 3206 State Street Chicago We Furnish You Money To Protect YOUR FROPERTY OR BUSINESS —— TSS === eee Mortgage Banking and General Brokerage ———— eee Northern Assets Reatization Company , Office, 3517 State Street Phone Aldine 2832.) Houscsto Rent. and Money to Loam». = = 31 : cl iegtgeee ad to Pay & Book Apeinby vs « i M. Winchester, 3223 State St. Worst Form oflignorance. .” Ignorance fa in its most acute form when “allled with vulgarity. and rude- ness, But there re so. many branches spreading from: this/‘large :tree: that At would be quite.a dimcult task to dl- ‘vide them into specific’ sections. ;The advantages arising trom’ ste growth are so insignificant as compared with those of the tree ofi knowledge: that no man dare without impunity offer many words of praise in its favor. There is a sort of Ignorance that can be excused; it is that which exalts itself in silence. Like every other conditfon and quality that takes its place {n natural order, it will. receive its share of toleration when Rent within the narrow bounds of the zon peculiarly its own.—-Bxchange. I Freshening Shoe’ Blacking. Jt is obvious that it’ may not be a discovery, but it was-a long time be- fore I thought of it: ‘The molstening of my shoe blacking (paste) with a few drops of kerosene. I used to throw the blacking away when It began to get dry, until this occurred to me— Good Housekeeping Magazine. { ————— Telephone Calumet 530 = : Wm. Heiser Hay, Grain and Feed | Goal, Wood, Expressing anu Moving 2644 StateSt. Chicago, Ill ee eT Sue © 4 be SOS pee NRE SRN BES a ea eo Si SSAA RE ENS eG eR ice n pero : ie SA ae ie nN Sg? Shey cae VL pete 7 SOUS eRe ee: ‘Ce BEARER ser: ay [ES ae ee + ARS Bae ate BRD ea ee 2 oe Fs eM ree) ‘Seo RS cote BEERS ay Se heigl NATURE'S OWN REMEDY From NATURE'S LABORATORY. Roots, Barks, Berries, lower, Gime Sng ate nthe medices oe Bloods “Swomach, idngys' and “kiver, eumnation and Catareie Tapeworms, Nemwvel” Head or 30 cave CHEROKEE REMEDY COMPANY, 2533 Wabash Avenue, Ghieage, 1M. Slamese Stockings, - In Siam men of the bigh and middle classes as well as women wear long cotton stockings reaching high above the knee. GUESS WHO? DEATHS OF THE WEEK SCALING A FISH ISN'T EASY DEATHS OF THE WEEK SCALING A FISH ISN'T EASY The young mutt is who will not eat ice cream. Mamble the cute kid is. The young P. O. dude is who, white at work, found a letter addressed to himself. The dude is who, white walking down Wabash Ave, and is up a swelldown. and the girl he was with said it well. Did he give it to her? Well, I should. The young dude is who is so tired of living on Wabash Ave, and is going to move to Evans. The dude is who, after dropping down Skiing hours, went home and forgot all about going to work. Fired? Yes. The doll is who thinks that it is summer, White hollow, and no coat. G. F. is that cute little doll. The High Yellow is who has left us and joined the white race. Go it, sister, and let them all think that you are white. It is hard to say that you are not. The Blue Bells of Scotland are. New dear gift from the South, Saille B. Paggy B. Baskey B. and Mugsy B. The old kids who is so cranky about her headwear. DEATHS OF THE WEEK. Anderson, Joseph, 1 year, 1344 W. 61st St. April 11. Brown, James, 55 years, 2298 Dawson Ave. April 23. Brown, George, 45 years, 2613 Wabash Ave. April 11. Coleman, Wm., 35 years, 1624 W. 17th St. April 11. Do Griffenmud, Zack, 64 years, 660 W. 81st St. April 21. Davis, Lizzie, 55 years, Cary, Ind. April 23. Frazer, Nathaniel, 19 years, 2414 La Salle St. April 23. Faukerer, Famille, 54 years, 4616 5th Ave. April 22. Faukerer, Gardard, 46 years, 2129 Dearborn St. April 16. Hardin, John, 35 years, 3523 La Salle, April 29. Hardin, John, 35 years, 4150 W. 12th St. April 7. Maker, Eligo F., 47 years, 1000 S. State St. April 11. Monforton, Julia, 44 years, 1365 E. 5th St. April 19. Morris, Dorothy, 8 mo., 401 N. Robey Fatterson, Dolly, 54 years, 2922 Calumne Ave. April 19. Wilson, Isaac, 45 years, 2817 State St. April 19. Williams, Ella, 55 years, 2336 Dearborn St. April 19. GWINE TO JINE LAWD'S ARMY Sally Wouldn't Let a Trifle Like a Duck Disturb Her Happiness in Religion. "Speaking of trifles reminds me of an occurrence down near my home some years ago," said a Virginia visitor. "In Hanover county lived a Mrs. Newman, who having occasion to go up to Richmond left her place in charge of two colored girls, Sally and Betsy, after having carefully locked up everything she thought the girls might be tempted to use or eat during her absence. "Now Sally and Betsy were two frisky young things and they decided they must have company, so they sent word for two male friends of theirs to come to supper. But when they looked about for the wherewithal for the meal there was nothing to be had except that a flock of ducks looked templum. So one was caught and killed and its head and feathers burned in the stove. "After the feast the party decided to go to the church, a mite or two away, where a revival was going on, and there Sally fell under the preacher's spell and got religion. "As she neared Betsy the latter reached forth and plucked at her skirt. 'Sally,' she said in a hoarse whisper, 'what yo' gwine to do about ol'miss's duck? "G'wan niggah, lemme alone,' rejoined Sally, jerkling herself away and continuing he refrain. 'I's gwine to fine de army of de Lawd.' "The next time Sally passed Bety caught her skirt in a firmer grasp. 'Sally,' she said in a louder tone, 'now you's done got 'ligion, what yo' gwine to do about ol' miss's duck?" "'Gwan, niggh,' returned Sally, 'lomme be; you do think It's gwine to let a I'll thing like a duck stan' between me an' my Gawd?' And she went on singing 'I's gwine to jine army of de Lawd!" WHY THE BLUEBIRD IS BLUE Pretty Legend of Her Sympathy for Christ as He Hung Upon the Cross. The friendship between the robin and the bluebird is accounted for in an old legend, says the Ave Maria. "When the robin, filled with pity for his suffering Lord, bore him drops of water as he hung upon the cross a little brown bird thought: "Oh, I too love him! Why can I not do something to ease his pain? "So she made a cup out of a leaf and, filling it with water, met the robin and gave it to him so that he would not have to fly so far as he returned for more of the cooling liquid. And when at last he came with news that his Lord was dead she bathed his bleeding breast that was wounded by the cruel thorns. "Then the master of birds said to the little brown bird: 'Because you loved the Lord and would have helped him you shall henceforth wear a coat the color of the one his mother wears.'" "And that is why this little brown bird has ever since then been a little blue bird and is never far away from the robin when he comes in the spring. This will be something to think of when a bit of blue files between you I the sun and you know our lady's has come." Was seen going down Michigan Ave. with the contents of an express wagon under each arm. J. G. is that guy. GUESS WHO FROM LEXINGTON, MO. The sweetest little dame of Higginsville Sunday with her fellow, Wm. F. B. Miss J. E. is the dame, but "Oh" you loving Wm. F. B. is the sweetest girl in Mayflower Mo. is said she was coming to Lexington street fair week to see a certain young man. Miss F. C. B. is the girl, but how did she get there? Said her sweetheart was in Lexington to visit her a few weeks ago. Miss M. W. said he was the only bird in the tree. All W. , we guess you certainly have one. What's the matter with Miss H. S. and C. H. ? They were seen talking to Wm. W. ? They were even evening. All right, girls, you have as much right to have a follow as anyone else. The young man is who got married before last. The cute little F. W. is the cute Kid, be sure and take good care of her. Task That Requires Courage of High Degree, Together With Machinery and Patience. In some places when you buy a fish it is cleaned for you. But sometimes you have to clean a fish yourself. For the benefit of those who may have to clean fish it may be said that you need a road scraper and an ax. If there is anything that elings noser than a fish's scales it is not generally known and flint and granite and a miser's heart are jelly as compared to the backbone of a fish for hardness. After you have scaled a fish people are always kind enough to come forward and tell you how it should have been done. But if you plunge in yourself without advice or counsel you are apt to emerge with the scales of the fish transferred from him to you. Scales stick to your eyebrows, to your eyelashes; they are entangled in your hair. Your arms are a mass of scales. Your clothes are covered with them. If you happen to clean the fish on the back porch of a seaside cottage on a summer day when mosquitoes are thick your misery beggars description. If you can't get your fish cleaned for you it is best to frown upon a taste for fish in the family. If this doesn't work and you must get fish and you must clean them choose kinet that haven't any scales. Some fish are considerate enough to grow without scales. They are just as good to cat or good enough, anyway, and why transform yourself into the likeness of a mermaid without any of the fun of being one, simply to induce a fish to part with its scales. LEAVING IT TO THE GUIDE Bishop Didn't Have Language Equal to the Occasion When the Trout Escaped. The bishop was an angler and was keen on trout fishing. Early in the season, if not the opening day, he responded to the lure of the rippling brook. As he crept softly through the elder thicket that bordered the stream he had the good fortune to hook a trout that put up a stormy fight. Evidently the fish had no mind to grace the creel of even an apostolic expert. The guide held his breath. It was not possible for him to get near enough through the brush to help the bishop and the enemy. He could only watch the fight and hope for the best. The struggle culminated in a swift jerk that landed the dripping old warrior up in the branches of a maple which towered above the alders—not an unusual experience for an angler, but the first of the kind that had fallen to the lot of the bishop. Well—he was always seeking experience and now he had it. This, however, was different from casting and the result was dire. The line snapped, the brilliant and dashing Fontinalis dropped back into the brook and with an insolent wave of his tall said as plainly as words. "By, by, old boy." The bishop and guide looked at each other. Then the bishop said to the guide in the earnest and appealing tone with which he was wont to stir the emotions of his congregation, "John, you say it." --- Famous Men Tall and Short Among the very distinguished men of the country were some of large stature-Gharles Summer, more than six feet, four inches; Jefferson and Andrew Jackson, considerably more than six feet in height. Among those of six feet and over may be mentioned Samuel Adams, George Washington, Lincoln, Bismarck, Thackeray, Charles Darwin, Henry Ward Beecher, Rufus Chatee and Daniel O'Connell. The list of famous men of medium height is long, including Browning and John Adams. Without Naming Names An alienist says that one out of every 279 residents of this city is Insane. And each of the 279 is absolutely certain he knows which one.—New York Herald. Easily Spared. A German in a sleeping car was unable to rest on account of the snoring of fellow travelers on each side of him. Finally one of them gave a vociferous snort and stopped still. "Tanks!" exclaimed the wakeful German, "von is det!" The Housekeeper. J. John Kling, the Cubs' famous catcher, still receives credit for knowing all of the fine points behind the bat. Kling was asked the other day to give a talk on the scientific methods employed in baseball, and this is what he said: "When I was a pitcher in semiprofessional teams around Kansas City I lost many games by trying to do too much, by throwing too often and by wearing myself out by wasted efforts. I was a failure as a ball player in several towns before experience taught me that one play at the right instant is worth ten at any other time. "When I began catching one of the first things I learned was that the catcher can break up a team quicker than anyone else can. He need not even make an error to do it. One of the easiest ways to lose a game is for the catcher to throw too much. He may throw perfectly, and yet by keeping the infield moving and out of position, expecting his throws and studying him instead of watching the batter he may cause the game to be lost. "My idea has been to make plays many signals. The lot to watch and if they watching him takes their minds of and causes them to do "First and foremost in winning is that they shall make or utter play, especially a play solutely certain that the play have caught derstand what is to be prepared to make him. "A bad first base whom the others he makes bad throwers in helping umpires can to make their quicker to let alone a their work is much I am not put out of as much interest as cannot see the use cisions." No International English authorize he no meeting between Cambridge and and Christy Mathewson Says Style of Pitching Has Undergone Change In Fast Company. Christy Mathewson is of the opinion that the day of the slow ball pitcher in fast company is a thing of the past. "When I broke into the big league," said Christy the other day, "Win Mercer, Clarke Griffith, Red Donohue and other pitchers were getting away with their games and each one was depending upon a slow ball to a large extent. Billy Reidy and Dusty Rhodes followed them, but look over the list of pitchers in the two big leagues today and you will not find a single pitcher who is not named for his slow ball. There may be some who have a flater in their repertory, but they do not depend upon it to any extent. "Today the big league pitcher must have speed. The majority of the big league pitchers are large men, but large or small, they must be able to put steam on the ball or they go back to the minors. In fact, when a big league scout reports some minor leaguer to his employer, the first question that the latter asks is: 'Has he any smoke?' "I have reasoned it out that the slow ball pitcher scarcely ever won his games by small scores and the clubs in the days when slow ball pitchers thrived generally had a lot of batters who won their games by big scores. It did not cause much damage if five or six runs were scored against a club that owned a slow ball pitcher if that team was able to go out and score seven or eight runs. But nowadays the scores are smaller and the man with the floater finds it difficult to stand the pace." HAS BIGGEST BASEBALL HAND Mike Kahoe, Scout for Washington Team, Says Eddie Ainsmith Will Be Greatest Catcher. Eddie Ainsmith, the Nationals' young catcher, who is attracting so much attention by his brilliant work, and who bids fair to be the sensation of the American league this season, carries around with him the largest pair of hands known to baseball. So big are Ainsmith's bread hooks that he cannot buy gloves to fit, and during the cold days in Cambridge, Mass., he is forced to don mittens. The digits on Ainsmith's throwing hand are badly twisted and look like branches of a guarded oak, but he is not handicapped in the least, and claims that this mishapen bunch of fives does not bother him in throwing to bases. It has been said that Frank Bowerman of the New York Giants had only to hold up both hands and one might see the complete deaf and dumb alphabet there. According to the veteran, Mike Kahoe, Ainsmith's hands are almost twice the size of Bowerman's, and the scout also declares that in two years the former will be the greatest backstop known to organized baseball. many signals. The infielders have a lot to watch and if the catcher keeps them watching him all the time he takes their minds off the other duties and causes them to make blunders. "First and foremost in importance in winning is that the catcher never shall make or attempt to make any play, especially a throw, unless absolutely certain that the other men in the play have caught the signal, understand what is to be attempted and are prepared to make the play with him. "A bad first baseman or one in whom the others have no confidence makes bad throwers of all. I believe in helping umpires and doing all I can to make their work easier. If they are let alone and not nagged at their work is much more satisfactory. I am not put out of ball games. I take as much interest as anybody, but I cannot see the use of kicking on decisions." No International Track Meet. English authorities say there will be no meeting between the Oxford-Cambridge and combined Harvard-Yale track and field teams this year. Injury to Shoulder of Featherweight Champion May End His Long and Brilliant Career. Abe Attell, the featherweight champion, who suffered another injury to his left shoulder in his bout with Frankio Burns in New York recently, has been ordered by his physicians not to fight again for at least six months and probably for a year. There is a possibility that the arm is so badly injured that Attell will never be able to return to the prize ring. Enforcement of retirement for a year means a loss of from $30,000 to $50,000 to the fighter, who had mapped out a busy campaign. One of his first matches was to have been with "Knockout" Brown, whom Manager Danny Morgan promised to send against the little champion as soon as Brown's ear was again in shape. Attell rested more than two months after the arm was first injured in his bout with Kibane at Cleveland, but the rest did not prove long enough. NATIONAL GAME IS BARRED Baseball Placed Under Ban and Football Likely to Meet Same Fate at Stanford University. President David Starr Jordan, of Stanford university, has issued an order that the committee on athletics abolish intercollegiate baseball. To the further discomfiture of the college athletics, Dr. Frank Angell, chairman of the Stanford committee on athletics, says that in all probability both baseball and football, as intercollegiate sports, will be done away with at Stanford. Dr. Jordan witnessed one of the games of baseball between Stanford and the University of California recently, and became highly indignant at what he termed "systematic muckersism," as manifested by the raucous joshing of pitchers and other players from the grandstand, the bleachers and the field itself. Dr. Jordan states that the players were called more different names than he thought could be contained in any lexicon, and that they were harsh and coarse. Stone Back in the Milfora. Owner Charles S. Haveney, of the Milwaukee American association baseball club, announced the signing of Outfielder George Stone, former leading batman of the American leagua Abe Attell. We Have a Quarter of a Million Prescriptions on File That Have Been Filled on this Corner Virginia Juries Not Charged—Georgia Divorce Cases Tried Twice if Plaintiff Wins. "It's queer the way the laws in some of the southern states differ from our laws up here," said Col. Allan T. Brinsmade, just back from a long trip through the south. "In Norfolk, Va., I sat one day recently beside a federal judge when a criminal case was being tried. The charge was, I think, robbing the United States mails. At 5 p. m. the judge turned aside and speaking very quietly said: "The jury will now retire." "A recess, I suppose," I observed. "No," he said, the jury is about to retire to consider the evidence and give its verdict." "But you did not charge the jury," I remarked in a puzzled way. "We do not charge the juries in this jurisdiction," he replied. "In Savannah a day or two later I was in a court room where a divorce case was being tried before a jury. The wife, who was the plaintiff, was given the verdict. "So she gets her decree," I remarked to a lawyer friend. "No, not now," he replied. "In this state when in a divorce case the verdict goes to the plaintiff the case must be tried again at the next term of court. If the plaintiff wins again the decree is granted." "If, however, at the first trial the defendant wins, the case is all over. Queer law that, but the judge said it was working well—that after the first verdict in favor of the plaintiff a reconciliation was often brought about." —Cleveland Leader. SPARKING ON SUNDAY NIGHT Institution That Helps to Make Life Worth Living for the Young People. The Sunday night sparking is a sacred institution. But for it, life would be at a certain age not worth living, and race suledele would become indeed a matter of serious apprehension. The man who has not tender memories of taking his girl home from Sunday evening service and going in for "a little while" is apt to be a crusty bachelor, hating women because he never knew one in her most charming attitude. The man whose youth was never mellowed by a Sunday night kiss stolen from not too unwilling lips has missed half his life. Half? Yes, nineteenths! The Sunday night when the fire burned low—and the lamp, too—hold a hallowed place in the memories of every normal life. The low fire and the low light have cast a glow that reaches all the way to the grave. They who are not grown old and heart-hardened may sneer at it now and think that young hearts should be calloused as old ones are; but time was with all of us when we looked forward through the seven days of the week to Sunday night as the golden time of the week. And our fathers did it. And our grandfathers. And our great-grandfathers. It is an ancient human custom that did not originate with our youth or fade with it. Our children do it in spite of our frowns. And our grandchildren will. And our great-grandchildren. Generations come and go, but Sunday night sparking remains—Wlehita Beacon. DOES NOT LIKE BIG CAFES Parisian Disapproves of Dining With a Crowd While Music Interrupts His Table Talk Paris possesses no six-story restaurants with walls of marble and alabaster where the masses may eat and watch their fellows eating in time to a powerful orchestra. But then the Parisian is not gregarious in his habits. He believes in the gayety that comes from within, and not the variety supplied by the management. The prospect of being able to have his petite marmite, his sole depoise, and his pouet cocotte in company with 3999 other dinners would not attract him in the least. He would distinctly resent a band of sixty-five performers, drowning with Wagner or Lehar his witty table talk. Staggering statistics of the numbers of lunches or dinners served daily at his restaurant instead of swelling his manly bosom with national pride, would probably incite a feeling of distrust as to the precise amount of care bestowed in the kitchen on his own particular dinner. The gayety of the crowded eating palace he would not understand. Carrier Pigeons Can Travel Far. A recent experiment has proven that carrier pigeons may be trusted to convey messages from ships several hundred miles at sea. Unselfishness. Unselfishness is so inseparably linked with motherhood that the possibility of overstepping safe boundaries and thus creating selfish instincts in the boy or girl for whom you are making all the sacrifices seldom suggests itself—think about the matter some time. E. JACKSON. The Oldest Colored Undertaker in Chicago. In this the age of advertising and competition in the undertaking and funeral business, especially the present condition of affairs caused by the trusts, advertisements and individuals not working for the trust, compels me to say to the public and my friends and patrons that I can furnish a funeral as cheap as any firm or trust in the city. A funeral complete which will give satisfaction to my friends at the cost of $65.00 and give satisfaction or money refunded. In all my years of business I do not think that I have ever taken advantage of or mistreated a single person. I stand for right and my goods cannot be ex- HERE IS LUCK SICKNESS - ACCOUNT INSURANCE "HE WHO to luck will not the man who does at the right time Your Greatest Asset is "Are you dependent upon your occupation for disabled by sickness or accident? If your what source will you derive an income? If with a sure income when such misfortune come For an Xact and Xploit X H. DAVID District Manager, 3705 State Street STORY OF BURR IN LONDON HERE IS LUCK TO YOU! SICKNESS - ACCIDENT - DEATH INSURANCE "HE WHO TRUSTS to luck will not be lucky. It is the man who does the right thing at the right time who is lucky." BACKED BY "The Federal" BACKED BY $300,000.00 Your Greatest Asset is Your Earning Power Are you dependent upon your occupation for income? Will your salary continue if you are disabled by sickness or accident? If your salary stops and your expenses increase, from what source will you derive an income? Do you know that my business is to provide you with a sure income when such misfortune comes? For an 'Xact and 'Xploit' Xplanation, call, write or 'phone H. DAVID MURRAY District Manager, 3705 State Street Telephone Aldine 2686 Having Little Money, He Invested it All in Food Lest He Should Lose it. When Aaron Burr was an exile in England he was in extreme poverty. An extract from his diary indicates how how "close to the cushion" he was in the matter of finances and also throws light on the cost of living in those days. Here is the extract: "I find my appetite," he says, "in the inverse ratio to my purse, and I now conceive why the poor eat much when they can get it. Consider ing the state of my finances, we solved today to lay out the whole stantly in necessities, lest some fod or some beggar should rob me of shilling. 'Bought, viz., half a pound of beef, eightpence: a quarter of a pound of ham, sixpence; one pound of brown sugar, eightpence; two pounds of bread, eightpence; 10 pounds of potatoes, fivepence; having left elevenpence, treated myself to a pot of ale, eightpence; and now, with threepence in my purse, have read the second volume of Ida." Upon this supply of food he lived for eight days, cooking his own meals. After months of this life he finally succeeded, by selling the balance of his books and borrowing fom friends, in securing passage to America. $^4$ Headache In Her Feet Helen is a little 4-year-old, with old-fashioned, grown-up ways. Like most healthy children, she wakes early in the morning, so her grandmamma, who is a late riser, gives her a hand mirror and powder puff to play with for an hour before she gets up. On a recent morning she was found with the mirror at the foot of the bed, and gravelly to her grandparent: "That's my foot warmer. I've got such a headache in my feet." Diallked Clinematograph While a performing tigress was being put through her tricks recently by her tamer Hervemann in front of a cinematograph at Nice, France, she displayed the utmost resentment at seeing the apparatus leveled in her direction. Failing to get at the instrument or its operator, she turned on the trainer and mashed him severely. called by any firm or trust, I have no connection with any trust or company, but the one located at this given address, 2959-61 State street, and as for the care and preservation of the dead our method cannot be excelled as to natural color and life like appearance of the body whether by white or Colored. If you should need me call and see for yourself. I have waited until my competitors and the trust have gotten down to the bottom rock and I am going as low as any of them and if possible a little lower try and see. E. Jackson, 2959-61 State St. Daniel M. Jackson, Expert Embalmer. Phone Douglas 727. BACK TO YOU! PRESIDENT - DEATH RANCE NO TRUSTS be lucky. It is the right thing who is lucky." IS Your Earning Power Income? $ Will, your salary continue if you are salary stops and your expenses increase, from to you know that my business is to provide you planation, call, write or 'phone MURRAY Telephone Aldine 2686 PEASE'S NAME WAS ENOUGH Dutchman With Whom the Dealer Had Traded Knew He Had Lost His Horse. Some years ago Lemuel Pease, a silk hat, kid-gloved, ministeral-looking horse dealer, of Chelsea, Mass., was driving a handsome bay horse hitched to a nice buggy, quietly along one of Boston's numerous suburbs, when he saw coming toward him a man with a peddler's outfit. Mr. Pease, always having an eye to business, thought he would try and trade horses with the peddler, as the peddler's horse, although blind and tired out, looked to be a good one. When they met both stopped and passed the time of day. The peddler, who was a Dutchman, said he wished he could afford to have as fine a horse as that, pointing to Mr. Pease's horse. "Well," said Mr. Pease, "you can if you like. I will trade with you, for I have little work for a horse, and yours would soon be as fat and silk as mine, and I like to have a new horse occasionally." They exchanged even, and the Dutchman thinking he had made a big thing by the trade, desired to know who the man was that was so green as to make such a bargain. So he asked Mr. Pease what his name might be. "My name is Pease," was the answer. "Pease?" said the Dutchman. "Not Lem Pease?" "Yes," said Mr. Pease. "Meln Gott! mein Gott!" said the Dutchman. "I've lost meln horse." Gat Little for Their Eura. Furs are collected in great numbers along the upper waters of the Yukon river. The Indian or white trapper is often satisfied with a price hardly commensurate with market value, even after deducting the cost of marketing. When taken to the United States, a price two or three times that paid the trapper is obtained for many of the Drawn Glass in Demand. On account of its great streng drawn glass is being used for ma purposes. It withstands sudden changes of temperature, resists fire to great extent and is very strong. REaveceir ogee mentee Re See ys eg ee, COUR a SE ce ee eee eT Tia | Mt eRe eee went eee MBs estes ae ie / pe « Sue aA ; : - LE y yng a i o ; S { é \ * i : . x 8s 8 epg : te Pa NY BaD Meet oo Wie Bbeukens go iN pipe ate se Sogo [ae Ay AES os Bae ree ee ages pala - oo oe ed Lae i" a ne Gages ee & — Dont tuss these 15ee Suk lined Suits tits week. You may think they are not good enough for you. They are good enough for me to wear, good enough for you to wear. Fore part of May I must move to corner Clark and Madison. My bigclothing stock must be cut down before moving day. Murray Jackson cor. Clark REMOVAL NOTICE. Dr. Arthur Balley Willams ‘Wishes to announce that after April 14 he will occupy his new office at 2829 State street, southeast corner, Xu iz, The Right Place 3 "e ee for Gu eo . E> Fine Diamonds oat Divina deveey aees Bish, “Gellty Cousdsrea Cc. LL. 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Buffet 4704 State Street A place of Amusement for both Ladies and Gentlemen High Class Musicand Entertaining Cafe in Connection Phoue Oakland 1991 ‘Chicago ‘Teleohone Dougiaa 146 SURRADBE R, CAMERON & CO, i Masquerade and Theatrical Costumes and Fine Clothieg Mune Sanat ies See aes, Wittobectainune ease Baia 9447 South State Street Naturally. zal “The attempt to commit sufclda'is ot @ punishable offense ‘under * the ‘rman criminal code. But of cowie,’ ys a London exchange, “if you suc- ed you must be prepared to take Teolsequsicear IS PUT ON PROBATION AMERICAN WItE FAILS TO PASS THROUGH HEAVEN'S GATE. et, Poter Is Too Well Posted on the Way She Has Conducted Her Household and Spent Her “Next!” called St Peter. A tall, comely Woman arose from the bench and came forward gracious ly. She was dressed rather for style than for comfort. Her clothes rustled vulgarly and her hair was manifestly diferent from what God totended it to be. “Name, please." “Tam the American Wile.” “Are you sure” “Here {s my marringe cortifdate.” “I mean are you sure you have been a wife?” "Ag to that, I" * “What do you understand the quall- fication of a wife to be?” “To take charge of the household /and—" “And do 1a little as possible in tt, ene” “But you coulé vot expect me to do tke heavy work, «ula you?” “You expected cther women to do the heavy work.” “Servants, They are a different class.” “And you were peevish when they Aidn’t do it just 60?" “But “And you were always complaining that things weren't going right?” “Let me—" “And when your husband came home ‘at night he had to hear all your ttle aliments, physteal, mental, domestic and social.” “But, don’t you—" “Your {dea all the time being to a- vorce yourselt—" “Not divorce—" “From real usefulness of all kinds In order that you might engage In the most trifling occupation.” “Don't you thinc a woman should bave some pleasure tn life?” “Sitting around the bridge table or at the matinee and eating rich food waul you got fat and then haunting beauty doctors until you got thin. Wasn't that your highest ideal of pleasure?” “1 went to clubs and to church.” “To show your cloths.” “I had children." “But you found {t a terrible nuk tango to take care of them.” “L could afford to hire nurses and sovernesses.” “But you couldn't afford to give them any of your own very valuable ume.” “But my busband didn’t want me to work myself to death.” “No, of course not. It ts no bet- ter to'work yourself to death than to loaf yourself to death. But, after all, your husband has nothing to do with, te. We'll deal with bim separately. Yon had~vour own Itfe to live, His being foollsh doesn’t excuse you.” ‘Tho American Wife burst Into tears sa she saw her chance af heaven tading away. “Here, none of that,” commanded Saint Peter, “Tears have no effect ph us.” Then he turned to bis clerk. "Clerk, get this women a gingham apron ‘and set her to work peeling potatoes and nther odd jobs. Let me seo her asin in about six months.” When Lovely Woman 'Phonea | “Business wil! bo held up in this rug store for the next ten minutes,” srowled the {mpatient man. “Even tbe prescription clerk is holding his breath, ‘Two good-looking women are wetting ready to use the telephone. That is why, When a handsome woman talks over an open telephone javersbody within earshot takes a va atin and listens, A plain woman aight (alk half a day and nobody would pay any attention, but a good: looking woman at a public telephone draws a bigger crowd than the pres. Aent of the United States. Everybody ‘takes ft for granted that she is gotng jto say something worth hearing and ther become vitally Interested.” "if you are in such a ble hurry,” said tue impatlent man's companion, ‘why don't you go down street and Attend to that other egrand while they ‘are putting up your preseription bere?" “Oh, no,” sald he, “I want to hear, too.” a a ee A new spirit of independence ob- pervable of late among Viennese serv. mts, both malds and men, fs at- fributed to a new weekly journal ‘called the Servants’ Review, Vien- Beso mistresses express dismay at its appearance, The new journal calls ‘upon all domestios to organize them- selves and thus obtain a weapon by Which wages can be raised and condt- Uo: “* work Improved. Ail {Il treat- ed apressed servants are invited to. _kefr, woes Into the ears of the e1/ . who offers them the consola- tu ¢ printing the names and ad- 4: of hard-hearted masters and messes, Some of the cases of al- ey, Injustice thus revealed seem barely creditable. Subscribers to the Journal are allowed to advertise for situations free of charge, and notes of footmen’s bails and concerts for maids of all work are features of the pub- lWeation, The Enalteh Binie. Ruskin’s crowning of the English Bible {s well known; Husley’s tribute less so, though even more convincing. It ts a Catholle who sald that the lan- Buage of the authorized version "lives on the ear like music that can never be forgotten.” And so fastidious » critic as Professor Saintsbury has singled out a passage from the Old ‘Testament as the best example known to him of “absolutely pertect English prose.” It fs the following from Song ot Solomon: “Set me as a seal upon thino heart, a5 a seal upon thine arm; for love is strong as death: jealous; is cruel as the grave; the coals there of are coals of fire, which hath s mos. vehement fame. Many water cannot quench love, neither ean the floods drown it; if a man would give all the substance of his house for love te would utteriecbs Gontemnes™ Bettina’s Incognito your final answer.” ‘Thus did Bet Una deliver the ultimatum, ‘Wetkerell surveyed her blankly, a stunned look taking gradual posses. ston of his face, : “And you want—other admirers, sultors?" A palhed expression crept into Wetherell’s eyes and caused the straight Ulack lashes above them to contract sharply. “Most girls do, you know. It's a Uttle weakness of the sex—a strategy to provide harmless amusement. Men have so many diversions and girls 80 few! Bettina rose and followed him out to the door. “You take everything too serlously, Dobby," sho sald at part ng. 2 “Then you didn't mean—" “Of course I did, stupid" she laughed. An instant ‘later he was gone, Exquisitely gowned in a morning robe of pale blue Miss Robeson sat toying with her chocolate spoon after a late breakfast, ‘The maid entered with two letters on a silver tray. A glance at the handwriting on the back of the largest caused her to shut her lips tight. ‘The other letter sho merely glanced at and shrugged. With eager fingers sho broke the seal of the one bearing the mysterious ebirography and with a wildly-beating heart read: “My Dear Miss Robeson: May 1 take tho liberty of addressing a fow words of interest and praise to ono whom 1 admire more than words can express? “You do not keow who I am, but J have seen you thousands of’ times and watched your career with no triv- lal degree of enthusiasm, “I wish you would let me be your friend, Miss Robeson, If only at a dis. tance. My Interest in you is deep and genuine and it would afford me the keenest satisfaction to be allowed to follow you in your upward march and contribute what small crumbs of en: couragement my modest position in the world of literature will permit, “Sincerely, Huntingdon Crosby.” Bettina Robeson re-retd the letter three times In bewildered silence. Huntingdon Crosby! She had never heard of such a person! But perhaps that was an assumed name. Perchance he was some great star on the literary horizon bimsolf, and was magnantmously bending from his lofty height to bestow a word of com: mendation upon her trivial little ef forts, The thought thrilled her like magic. Could. it really be true that she was dolng work that was worth while? By way of dismissing tho “subject from her thoughts, she pieked up Bob- by Wetherelt’s hastily scrawled letter and glanced through it. He would be very busy for the next few days; he could not come on Friday night, or Sunday afternoon, either—and he re Sretted exceedingly that he would not be at liberty to take her to the horse show Tuesday. When. she finished reading {t, Bettina did a very con: trary thing; she stamped her white alippered foot upon the carpet and tossed Bobby's letter into the trash basket. ‘Then she rose abruptly and crossed the room to a little rosewood writing desk in the corner, She Would answer Huntingdon Crosby's letter! 8 In due time came a reply to ber carefully worded ttle note. It called, undeniably, for a response, and aé Bobby was still extinct, the responsc was punctual, Crosby's third letter contained an exhaustive pen picture of himself, and he requested permission to call. After a good deal of reflection, Bettina granted It, She was growing des perate over young Wetherell’s neg lect. But her admirer wag “called south on unexpected business," and the gold. en opportunity slipped by. For several weeks the mails be tween 1234 G street and “Maplewood” were kept busy. The climax came when Bettina received a proposal of marriage by special delivery. When she began (0 read tho man's endearing words, she Was shocked, horrified. But by the t!me she had reached the sig. nature, a complete change had come over her. Bobby Wetherell had been flirting outrageously with the gir across the way, and it took her exact ly ten minutes to write—and accept her mysterlous wooer, Tho wedding day broke clear and sparkling a6 a sapphire. Tt had taken a fortnight to make preparations for the event, and no! even the Robeson household knew of Bettina’s strange procedure, ‘The hour was set for 11, at the lit tle chapel a block away, and prompt. ly on the stroke of the hour Miss Bet tina Robeson descended matterdt. factly from her carriage tn front of St. Catherine's, and walked toward the door. ‘A tall man in a dark gray traveling suit was leaning against the little green fron fence, and he joined her at once. The minister had preceded them only a moment, and the couple entered in silence. After tho ceremony they stood looking long aud earnestly into each other's eyes, “J was half afraid when you saw me, you'd back out,” he said, the first to ‘speak, ‘The bride opened hor purse and drew forth an engraved card. She held it out to him with dancing eyes ‘Tho name traced upon it was Mra Robert Knight Wetherell. Ordinary Glass Best. 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THE BELLE OF RICHMOND AT THE PEKIN. And Other Doings in Stageland. The Howard Amusement Company, under the direction of the Schaefer Bros., opened its second week's engagement at the Pekin Theater in "The Belle of Richmond," a Southern drama which had for its theme a story of love through the medium of a banks defaulter and the hero of a red rose entangled in four acts. The scene, which takes place in Richmond, VN., presents a sitting room, the counting room of a bank and a library. This class of play which is best liked by the white people succeeded in drawing good houses on the merits of the artistic strength of the company. The play was handsomely set and the Pekin stage indeed seems to be completely disguised in that particular. Of the actors in the cast, Richard St Vain as Bill was decidedly capable and Violet Barney sustained the leading female role with skillful dignity, but slightly lacking in temperamental effectiveness. Walter Potter, as a smart New Yorker was decidedly clever in his comedy, and Dorothy Gray was nicely suited to a part which she played well. Walter Stumford, as the Negro servant, was as unnatural as most white performers are in a part that should be played by a colored man. Ethel Holingshead, Miss Loraine, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Boardman, Mr. Jewel and Mr. Collins were all good in their respective characters. Nettie Glenn at the New Grand. If demonstration of the public is any criterion, then the show presented at the New Grand this week can be said to be a success. Miss Nettie Glenn, a handsome, young soubrette, formerly with the black Pattie company, and her four Licorice Sticks, under the management of Black Carl, was the stellar feature of the bill. Miss Glenn sang a ragtime song in good form and her male attire was masculine and attractive, but the song "Cosey Jones," was not written for State street, but her dancing in the ensemble was very artistic. Warfield and Campbell, who play a return date, gave every assurance of an artistic treat the moment they enter upon the stage. Mr. Warfield danced very neatly and Campbell was as ever, very funny. Shelton Brooks, also a holdover, wore a new suit and gave some funny sayings, some of which were too coarse if highly pleasing to a certain element on State street. But Brooks will need a new line of talk before he leaves Chicago—some of these days. There were two white acts, LeClair and Sampson and Schooons Kids. LeClair and Sampson proved to be a most talented and entertaining team of acrobats, who are marvelous as hand balancers. Booking agents will have to send us something more nourishing than Schoen's Kids, for the lovers of mirth in the black bolt district. Manager Duke Brennion himself has been doing very well as a young manager, trying to please everybody. Abbie Mitchell at the Monogram. The Monogram is presenting a good, strong show this week and the usual large audiences were the rule. It will be justice to say of Miss Abbie Mitchell, who heads the bill this week, that she not only has talent, but her long, well-earned reputation entitles her to a liberal lease of financial recompense and a long lease of cordial popularity. Miss Mitchell, to begin with, is a cultured woman, and it is her intelligence, first of all, that guides her safely on as a winner of fame. She has no objections to criticism, knowing that her public position in life calls for that. She does not assume the divine right to retaliate to criticism when she knows that several hundred other women of her race have received it as an honor to their actual importance by the foremost critic of their race whom the public looks upon as the proper man in the right public position with years of experience to his credit. And because I have often criticized Miss Mitchell's art and her songs and because she has accepted of public opinion as the lady she is today, entitled to generous consideration as an artist second in rank to Mrs. Walker. No man or woman of the stage can afford to take action upon capable comment from any writer whose position proves competence without impairing their own life's work and importance. It is not fear but pity that gives to ignorance one gnore chance. Mr. Christopher Columbus Powell of Columbus, O., a lyric writer and song publisher, is in town. Relieved Embarrassment "Dear Clara," wrote the young man, "pardon me, but I'm getting so forgetful. I proposed to you last night, but really forget whether you said yes or no." "Dear Will," she replied by note, "so glad to hear from you. I know I said 'no' to some one last night, but I had forgotten just who it was." London Opinion. Emotion and Conduct Emotion has no value in the Christian system save as it is connected with right conduct. It is the bud, not the flower, and is of no value until it expands into the flower. Every religious sentiment, every act of devotion which does not produce a corresponding elevation of life, is worse an useless; it is absolutely perfidious, because it ministers to self-deception, and tends to lower the tone of some morals.—Murray. The only and original Billy Kersands opened a week's engagement at the Star Theater, Augusta, Ga. He was assisted by Louse Kersands in a new act. Others on the bill were McNell and McNell, the Lockharts, Shaffer and Shaffer, and the kindrome motion pictures. Le Roy Bland, who got badly cut up in an altercation, is in St. Luke's hospital. Henderson W. Bowens, the tenor singer, is still making good. Lillie Smith and Maud Brewer have joined hands. James and Marie Bailey will probably be on the stroll again with new songs and speciality at an early date. Theodore Henderson was taken to the County hospital. He is again in a serious condition. The Lime Kiln Comedy Four consists of H. Massengale, manager, Wm. H. Major, Wm. Randles and Wm. Haskins. Chas. O. Harding was present at the colored vaudeville ball last Monday evening. The Lone Bert Murphy will be a prime attraction at the Grand next week, May 1st, in a new single act, known as a "bunch of foolishness." It is five years since he appeared in a single. He will sing a song and give a correct imitation of the C. V. B. A. baseball of New York and Chicago. The Gons gave a ramble at the Monogram last Friday evening. Illa Vincent, Prince Trio, Monroe Tabor, Coleman L. Minor, Master Braxton, who played a one-string instrument very fine, Goldie Crosby, Ed. Goodbair, tenor, Geo Lewis and Kinky Glmore, Mrs. Glmore and Sid L. Perrin furnished the music. Madam Anita Pattl Brown has just made her first appearance at Washington, D. C. She sings at Harrisonburg, Pa. May 2nd, York, Pa., 3rd, Baltimore, Md. 5th and 6th, and Philadelphia, Monday, May 8th, at a large white church. The Colored Vaudeville Association ball, which affiliated with the C. V. B. A. last Monday evening at the Coliseum Annex, was very well attended considering the lateness of the announcement. Among some of the actors present were Harry Kraton, White and Plenty Black Carl, Nettle Glenn, Billy B. Johnson and wife, Bert Murphy, Will Dorsey, Billy Harper, Marcellus Mason, Muscles Van, Charles Gardner, of the Bush Temple, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Russell, Bert Grant, Bessie La Belle and others. Sylvester Russell represented the C. V. B. A., and William W. Williams managed the entertainment. The Eighth Regiment band provided the music. Shad Plenty, Mayme Seeley and Phil White wish to state that they are the original Kolored Kandy Kids and bestsides them there is no other. A. W. Williams, the young comedian, has joined hands with W. Roger Joncs, the tenor singer. The team, which played a successful engagement at the Americus last week, will play other engagements in and around the city before leaving to go on the road. William H. Dorssey has signed a contract wherein he will set music to the lyrics of B. B. Blood of the Blood-Koether Music Company. Mr. Blood was a caller at the Dorssey studio last Wednesday afternoon and presented your correspondent with a copy of Blood and Dorssey's latest song, "Some one, Somewhere, Some Day," with a handsome frontpiece of Lizzie Hart of the Smart Set company. MAY. 2 Hastings ..... Mich. 3 Whitite ..... Mich. 4 Lansing ..... Mich. 5 Greenville ..... Mich. 6 Ionia ..... Mich. 7 Owosso ..... Mich. 8 Mt. Pleasant ..... Mich. 9 Alma ..... Mich. 10 Norfolk ..... Mich. 11 Flint ..... Mich. 12 Bay City ..... Mich. 13 Saginaw ..... Mich. Teacher's Curriculum. A teacher in one of the poorest districts of London stated at a meeting of the Educational Handwork association at the Society of Arts that he desired to see his boys taught by industrial methods. "I should like to teach my boys to wash," he added. "I want the London County Council to send me some needles, reels of cotton, and trouser buttons." Raise Fine Mules in China. North China is noted for raising the best mules in the middle kingdom. In Pekin one will see mules quite as good in every respect as the Missouri and Kentucky product. The finest are employed by Chinese officers and other wealthy men to draw their "Pekin carts." Well, Where's the Error? "Many a young lady who objects to being kissed under the mistletoe has no objection to being kissed under the rose." A careless compositor made an error in the above, rendering it, "has no objection to being kissed under the rose." The Oldest Man. After some controversy about the age of various maps that have come down to us from ancient times it has been finally determined by savants that the oldest is in the form of a mosaic in a Byzantine church at Malala, in Palestine. It is about 1,700 years old and purports to be a map of a part of the Holy Land. Have Had Their Day An aviator files over the Alps and a railroad train runs through them. What is to become of the colly-ary singer and the St. Bernard dog with the buffet attachment?—Chicago Post. Formed Strange Attachment. At an hostel or Belvedere, in Kent, England, a strange friendship has gradually grown between a apaniel, a terrier, a black cat, an aphanit cock, all of which is more often reach each night in the same room, and are good SONG-RECITAL Mr. George R. Garner Jr., the invinckable baritone-tenor, in recital at Olivef Baptist Curch, Monday evening, May 1st, 1911, at 8:15, assisted on this occasion by Mr. A. Charles Elger, the Mr. George R. Garner, Jr., Tenor; eminent violinist. Miss Marion E. Garner, accompanist. This will be the most brilliant affair of the season. Admission 35 cents. GLOBE THEATER The Pekin Stock Company, having made so big a comedy hit with The Lime Kiln Klub, their greatest hit that an engagement down town has been arranged at the Globe Theater, the management of the down town playhouse, after witnessing a performance of the play, made an offer for the show to play an indefinite engagement at the Globe. The Pekin management has accepted the offer and has made an elaborate scenic production of the comedy, while Mr. J. A. Shipp has written the small comedy that played at the Pekin into a three-act play and new and more people will be introduced, making a company of thirty people and the Pekin orchestra will also accompany the company to the Globe with additional members, this is a most noteworthy engagement and shows a high value of the clever artists that have been putting forth their efforts at the Pekin for the last six months. In the larger field, where they will engage the attention of the entire theater-goers of the city, a fine opportunity for the display of their abilities will be given. Messrs. Billy Johnson, W. C. Elkins, Clarence Tisdale, Lloyd Gibbs, H. D. Coleman, James Brown, Chas. Small and Lewis Mitchell will all have parts in the comedy as well as the laugh-makers, Billy Harper, Allie Gillum, S. G. Giblin. The ladies of the company, including Misses Mitchos, Burton, Wise, Grady, Davis, Brown, Jones, Marlowe, D. Brown, Banks and others will contribute to the performance in charming songs and dances as well as their bright and new costumes especially made for the Globe engagement. Prices 15, 25, 50 and 75 will prevail during the engagement. A long run is predicted for the company at the Globe. Matter Quickly Settled In an English opera company, formed for the summer months, it was found that the tenors were too light for the rest of the chorus. The manager protested that there were voices enough, and the leading tenor was questioned why he did not sing with more force. His answer to the remonstrances of the manager was: "I am paid summer wages, and I refuse to sing anything but my summer voice." The engagement of the tenor and his summer voice came to a speedy termination. Russian Wealth Newmarket D Russian Wealth Unveneely Divided. Income tax statistics for the czar's subjects show that of the empire's total population of 16,000,000 only about four hundred thousand have income running from $515 to $1,030 a year. On the other hand, 3,500 subjects have an aggregate of yearly incomes amounting to about $277,000,000, very nearly as much as the 400,000 who have $285,000,000. Humane Mistress "And are you still rejoicing in that splendid cook, Mrs. Malaprop?" inquired the caller. "Well, we are and we aren't," said Mrs. Malaprop. "The fact is Mary was so completely procrastinated by the work of my household that I've given her a three weeks' vaccination. I was afraid if I didn't she would be invalidated termagantly."—Harper's Weekly. Confession From England The London Lancet says in horror and disgust: "The present legislative machinery, if it cannot stop the abuse of preservatives, should obviously be scrapped and new works installed." This must be a painful confusion against Britain's unfalling boast of honesty. Not a Society Item Husband (reading the paper)—"I see that Prince Harold is dead." Wife (an Anglomaniac, inexpressibly shocked)—"Is it possible? It seems too sad for anything. What was the cause of his death?" Husband—"He trotted a mile in 2:26¼, and then died of blind staggers." Almost Incredible Age. Ninea Turataviloff, a peasant woman at Telev, in the Caucasus, is probably the oldest person in the world. Recently she celebrated her one hundred and sixty-fifth birthday. Though she is now quite incapable of using her limbs, she is still in possession of her mental faculties. Musical Curse for iNervous A Danish musician named Schmidt, who maintains that "nerves" can be cured by means of soft melody, treats patients by making them lie flat on his grand piano while he plays dreamy music to lull them to sleep. Water Towers on Fireboats. Fireboats, owned by several of the larger cities, are now supplied with masts to elevate the discharge nozzles, on the same principle that water towers are used by land firemen. The Sporting World THE BACHELORS' CLUB. I am proud to see the wonderful success of the Bachelors' Club, 47th and State streets, under the supervision of Daniel Carter and Georgie Bill. If you wish to have a real, good, respectable time, visit the club for once and you will certainly go again. The entertainment can't be found on the South Side. Refreshments served on plates on Wednesdays and Saturdays. I hope you will all come. At the wrestling match held at the Coliseum last Monday evening, Illa Vincent challenged William Demetral, the Greek champion, for a contest to a finish. Jack Johnson has returned and his big car has been a familiar sign taken in front of the Elite cafe, where it has been the scene of observation. Mr. Johnson has been especially quiet, living the life since his return. At Old Fellows' Hall last Saturday evening, Weber defeated the Mysterious Ice Man in 26 minutes and 20 seconds, and in less time afterward. Erudite Physician. A western physician received the following from a brother physician: "Dear Dock: I have a pashut whose physical sines shows that the windpipe has ulcerated off and his lungs have dropped into his stumick. I have given him everythink without effecte his father is wealthy honale and inoforeshall as he is a member of assembly and god nose I don't want to loss hym what shall I do ans by return male. Yours frat, Doc Tisbeln." Dominican Lotteries Lotteries are operated in all important towns and cities of the Dominican republic. In many of the larger cities there are from two to five, practically all under municipal supervision. Seventy per cent, must be given in prizes, 5 per cent, goes for streets and roads, and the rest, less expenses, is divided among the public hospitals, schools, fire departments and charities. Must Prepare Bridal Dinner A quaint, old superstition in Iceland is that every bride must invite all her friends to a dinner in her own home, and every article of food must be prepared by the bride herself. If she is successful in pleasing her guests she not only receives praise for her own skill, but helps along her younger sisters, who are then assumed to be equally good at cooking, and consequently have a much better chance of getting married. Smallest Inhabited Island People who inhabit some of the Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence river claim that they are the smallest inhabited Islands in the world, but it has recently been determined that the site of the Eddystone lighthouse is entitled to the distinction, the island upon which this lighthouse is built being only 30 feet in diameter at low tide. Practical Christianity The story is told of a little housemaid, far over the sea, who, when asked whether she realized that she was in any way different after uniting with the church, from what she had been before, thought for an instant, and then, smiling brightly, said: "Well I sweep the corners." She could hardly have given a better demonstration of her religious life—Christion Herald. Quick Curtain She was a very pretty girl and terribly enthusiastic. When the young navy officer was introduced to her she made no attempt to disguise her interest. "I do so love the navy," she chanted to him fervently, breathing her ecstatic emotion, "Where is the navy now?" His Hard Lot. "My lot is a hard one!" he muttered, and his face wore a look of despair; too true were the words that he uttered, as he paused with his spade in the air. He'd thought to make garden that day and his pulses with pleasure had fluttered; but he struck solid rock, and "I say, my lot is a hard one," he muttered. To Stop Nosebleed One of the commonest complaints among children is bleeding of the nose, and the remedies to be applied are of the simplest. A small wad of white paper inserted under the tongue or under the upper lip is generally all that is needed to stop an ordinary nosebleed, although pads of cotton dipped in ice water and placed at the back of the neck is the standby of many mothers. Rhode Island's State Farm Rhode Island has a farm on which are located all her state institutions, including the state prison, state workhouse and Providence jail. The workhouse prisoners have done much in reclaiming and cultivating land, removing stones, improving the stream and building walls. Too Often the Truth One of Abe Martin's sayings; "Uncle Henry Moon, aged ninety, dropped dead today after splittin' six cords o' wood. His body wuz found by his four sons who were returning from a billiard tournament." Inscription Grew With Vegetable. Vegetable marrows which, when young, had inscriptions cut on them were a feature of the exhibition of the Hornsey (Eng.) Allotment association. The inscriptions grow with the produce, and on one large specimen the Lord's prayer was neatly engraved. Globe Theatre Wabash Ave. & HubbardCt. COMMENCING MAY 1st The Pekin Stock Co. In an Enlarged and Elaborate Production The Lime Kiln Klub BY J. A. SHIPP PRICES 15 - 25 - 50 - 75 Phone Oak 2489 Madeline R. McFarland FINE MILLINERY Feathers Cleaned, Dyed and Curled HATS BLOCKED 4732 State St. - CHICAGO PLAY BALL As only the celebrated Athletes Leland Giants Can play it at their Park 69th and Halsted Sts. The only Park in the city owned and operated by our People every Sunday, Saturday and Holiday Opening Game Sunday, April 23rd LELAND GIANTS VS. MUTUALS Box scats $0 reserve by phone 218 Wentworth Grand Stand 33c, Bleacher 28c, Boys 15c B. F. MOSELEY, Secretary and Treasurer 6221 Halsted Street PHONE DOUGLAS 3576 IDA M. DEMPCY Stenographer and Typist 3716 Dearborn St. Chicago, Ill. [Painting of a woman in a white dress with a bow tie, holding a book and looking thoughtful.] MISS JUANITA TOLIVER. PORO Hair Grower 180 a Box, 180 extra out of city Treatment $1.99 3420 Dearborn St. Chicago. Tenement House. Although there are many tenements under one roof, it is correct to speak of the house in the singular, as "ten- ement house," and it is equally right to mention the several "tenements" in the house. Broadly a tenement house is one divided into a number of separate habitations, so that many fami- ties may have their different homes in one house. Ostrich Feathers Not Pulled It is a mistaken popular impression that ostrich feathers are pulled. This is wrong. The plumes are cut about every eight months or so, and a keen edged knife is used in the operation. After the cutting the stumps lose life, wither and fall out. Seek Always the Best. 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One Year. $1.50 Six Months. 1.00 Three Months. 0.75 DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENT. One Year. $1.50 Special rates given on large or long standing ads. R. F. Spriggs, Associate Editor, Jillus L. Sprague, Special Editor, P. Holly, Cartoonist. OFFICE, 3159 State Street CHICAGO, ILL. Entered as second-class matter, February 1958 at the Postoffice in Chicago, Ill., under act of March 9, 1958. Larger Circulation than all the other weeklies combined. There is no truth whatever in the rumor that Negro immigrants have been excluded from lower Canada. When ex-President Roosevelt made his recent speech, at Central Avenue A, M. E. Church, at Atlanta, Ga., he had to say: Hon. William Henry Lewis, of Boston, Mass., assistant attorney general of the United States, called on President Taft recently at the White House to pay his respects in honor of his post. President Schurman, of Cornell University, has decided the controversy at Ithaca, N. Y. Colored lady students are to be admitted to the privileges of the women's dormitories, if they request admission. Dr. Ernest Lyon has been appointed consul general of Siberia at Washington, D. C. The appointment is regarded as a token of high esteem which the Siberian republic has for Dr. Lyon's value as a diplomat. And now they are giving the Negro race a Jim Crow deal in the post office at Muskegon, Oka. The Times-Democrat, a daily paper, remonstrated editor against colored people writing letters at the public desk. The rumor was later eliminated. "A Negro criminal, no matter at whose expense he commits the crime, does infinitely more harm to the blacks than to the whites. On the other hand, the law-abiding, self-respecting Negro faithfully doing his work, is a center of law-abiding influence. He is the best possible antispec tic to lawlessness. It is to the interests of every country in this country when anybody moves in, the Negro has nothing to fear from the respectable white, who realizes this. "I believe that a better day for the Negroes is at hand. I do not mean by that that the millennium is just ahead, for there will be bitter disappointments and setbacks. The Negro is working harder for advancement than he ever worked before, and the white man who is his neighbor is awakening to the fact that it is not only his duty, but to his own interests to make the Negro a better citizen. "The Negro should remember that the good will of his white neighbor is of valuable value to him. It is the white man of the South who gets along with, and it is from him that he must win respect by showing that he is entitled to it because he has won it." $1,000,000,000 ROBINSON Dr. Robinson and the United States Government went to the floor on Thursday of last week when he demanded one billion dollars from its coffers. Why, "Dock," if Uncle Sam turns loose that much money to you, we would lose the moon, for it would surely quit work. But go on; we admire anyone with Defender nerve. PRAYER OF THE DOOMED RACE. Oh, Great Creator, hear our prayer, Thy heavenly portals unfold, Lord do you win the race, Who suffers pain untoil. Knowwell, Thou Lord, that in the beginning, Man broke the laws of Obedience by sin He got his just reward from the mighty Hand, Lord, Lord, that supreme on thy throne. Lo, these many years we wandered Homeless, friendly, mobbed and plum-ered. Is it you will, Oh, Lord, that this world in one accord Trample us as though we were stones? Knewest thou, Lord, when this country rebelled "Twice so long years before war was quelled, Mid streams of shells, and burst of mortar. We wore the first our souls to barter? We are thankful, Oh Lord, that thou gave us strength To bear the affliction of men, And endure the torture unmercifully wrought By mobs of sinful men. We ask Thee, Oh Lord, to give us endurance. Tell the journey of life shall end; 10,000 NEGROES LEAVE FOR CAN ADA. Alberta, Canada, April 28—During the past ninety days as many as 10,000 colored people from all parts of the southern states have arrived. Those who came last season have stood the climate well and have promise for a great harvest with their crops. They stand the climate better than the Chinaman. The Two Kinds of Widows. There are two kinds of widows, grass widows and the species, some known as the common or garden variety of widow, is relieved of the burden of a spouse. The grass widow has a husband on her hands, but cannot put said hands upon him. —From Case and Comment. ```markdown ``` WASHINGTON GOSSIP Economy Board to Save Millions Can't Have the Old Portsmouth A GUM $25,000,000 CANDY $78,000,000 JEWELRY $80,000,000 WASHINGTON—When it comes to a keen understanding of domestic economy, there is no man living who has anything on Representative J. Hampton Moore of Philadelphia. He has completed a list of luxuries which shows that the candy consumed in a single year represents the cost of a complete chain of canals from Boston to Key West; that the jewelry sold represents twice the cost building the Panama canal, and that the nickel annually dropped on soda water counteries are insufficient to establish a complete inland water-way system. The statistics with which Representative Moore backs his assertions are colossal. They represent his investigation into the reason for the high cost of living, and prove that the insecurity is in a large measure responsible for the decline of the dollar's value. According to Mr. Moore, the boys A PRELIMINARY statement showing the general results of the 1909 census for establishments engaged in the manufacture of woolen and worsted goods has just been issued by the director of the census, E. Dana Durand. Although the number of establishments has decreased, denoting a tendency toward concentration, which has been the rule in the wool manufacturing industry since 1870, on the other hand the amount of capital reported as invested shows an increase from $256,654,000 in 1899 to $415,465,000 in 1909, or 02 per cent. or 62 per cent. The cost of materials used increased $136,000 and the amount paid in salaries and wages increased cent. The number of salaried officials and clerks increased but 47 per cent. and the number of wage earners only 29 per cent. The value of products increased from $238,745,000 in 1899 to $149,828,000 in 1909, or 76 per cent. The greater part of this increase took place during the second half of the decade; in fact, the increase of over $100,000,000 in the five years since 1904 is far greater than that of any decade prior to 1900 in the history of the industry. THE economy and efficiency board is beginning to get results. It has reached a point in its labors where it thinks it furnishes where a million dollars may be saved during the first year of its existence. At present it is devoting its attentions largely to the item of traveling expenses of government employees and to the duplication of work in the departments. The president and the members of his cabin were surprised to learn from this board that the traveling expenses charged against the treasury last year aggregated about $12,000,000. Just how much this enormous sum can be reduced without cripping the public service in the least is a question, but the members of the economy and efficiency board are confident that a great saving can be made. THE navy department probably will be unable to comply with the wishes of the people of California who have asked that the old sailing ship Portsmouth now at the New York navy base, be towed to the Pacific coast to be preserved there as a naval museum, she was identified as the men are anxious to have the Portsmouth sent to San Francisco bay because she was identified with the early history of California. She sailed into San Francisco bay and took possession in the name of the United States. If she had not taken this action what is now California might have become a part of the British empire, as two British cruisers arrived there only a few hours after the Portsmouth. The San Francisco people want to use the old vessel as an exhibit in connection with the coming expedition there. The navy department, however, has received permission to survey, which estimated that about $25,000 would be necessary to fit the old sailing vessel for the long cruise to the west coast. In addition the expense of such a long trip would be considerable. In view of the outlay involved in the Dark Dave Coming. "Say, Jim, here's a preacher in New York who says men should sow, cook, wash the dishes and get their own breakfast." "And the use of rubbing it in? Guess we all know we'll have to pretty soon." Myer—What's the answer? Myer—What's the answer, but run around and smoke. and girls of the country and the older people, too, spent $25,000,000 last year on chewing gum. The country's confectionery bill for 1910 amounted to $78,000,000. The $80,000,000 spent on jewelry is twice the amount required to build the Panama canal. Our soda water bill was $320,000, 000. The representative says: "Take the egg, for instance; it doesn't cost the hen any more to lay an egg today than it did 100 years ago, but we pay more than our grandfathers did because we don't let the hen lay the egg where we can get out the back door ourselves and pick it up. The farmer's in Idaho goes out and gathers up an egg, keeps it till a man comes along with a buggy and takes it from 1er. He crates, sorts and packs it along with others and then carries it to the railroad. It is laid in April, May or June; you don't get it until the following Christmas, and has to lay or its keep all that time, for the man to carry the railroad rates, the expense of the man who went around in a buggy and gathered it and the initial price of the farmer's in Idaho. It is the same all along the line." BARBERS DON'T BREAT OUT ANYTHING SNODDY — I WANT NOTHING BUT THE BEST The quantity of wool consumed, in condition purchased, increased from 330,179,000 pounds to 414,751,000 pounds, or 44 per cent; reckoned on a secured wool basis, the increase was 50 per cent. The quantity of raw cotton consumed decreased from 40,245,000 pounds to 20,055,000 pounds, or 50 per cent, while the amount of cotton yarn purchased increased from 35,343,000 pounds to 39,169,000 pounds, or 11 per cent. The net result is a scheduled decrease in the amount of cotton used as a material by wool manufacturers. The figures also show a marked decrease in the use of shoddy. This is explained by the fact that the manufacture of worsted fabrics, into which shoddy does not enter as a material to any appreciable extent, has increased enormously, while the quantity of woolen fabrics in which shoddy is utilized was actually less in 1899 than in 1899. The heads of the executive departments have received instructions to prepare traveling expenses wherever possible. This order is applicable to the war and navy departments, as well as to all other departments of government. Of course, the largeness of the item for traveling expenses is due in great measure to the laws under which men are allowed to carry and in the army, either as officers or private receive travel allowances. The travel department of the department of agriculture and the department of the interior are also necessarily heavy, and the same is true, though not so great an extent, of the post office department. The injunction that has gone out simply is that travel pay must not be authorized except where travel on government business is absolutely necessary. Soon after President Taft entered the White House, and long before the economy and efficiency board was created, instructions went out to the beads of the executive departments to curtail traveling expenses wherever possible. proposal Secretary of the Navy Meyer feels that it would be inadvisable for the government to undertake the sending of the Portsmouth to the Pacific coast. It is probable that she will be turned over to the Marine Hospital service for use as a floating hospital. The old sailing vessel Independence, now at the Mare Island navy yard, will also be disposed of soon. A board of survey has been ordered to investigate her condition and recommend what disposition should be made of her. The Independence sailed in 1815 for the Barbary coast under Commondore William Bainbridge to arrange the difficulties between the United States and the Barbary powers. She has been used as a receiving ship at the Mare Island navy yard since 1858. Judge- You are 'a' sentenced to 20 years at hard labor. Have you anything to say? Prisoner- Say, judge, can't you fix it up so I can get paid for overtime in case I want to stay longer?- Puck Tramp (stirring up the job)—I伞 akin' for you $0 a $1-a plate banquet, lady. PERSONALS Mrs. C. E. Bentley and Mrs. E. H. Moors are traveling through the east visiting Shawnee and Fortune. Prof. F. S. Delannay, Louisville, Ky., president of the Kentucky Institute for the Blind, is in the city to attend the funeral of his niece, Mrs. Moon. an Club. Admission 35 cents. Sunday is National Tuberculosis Day. Mrs. home all our ministers will invite some doctors to speak. Col. John R. Marshall returned to the city on last Sunday evening. H. had a delightful trip and passed th Mrs. Grace Starks was quietly married to Mr. Will Brown, 3751 Vincennes avenue, on Thursday evening. They had all the curtains drawn, but our reporter got the news just the same. Mrs. Catherine Dorson Willis, 50th and Armour avenue, presented her husband with a five-pound girl on Tuesday morning at Provident Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. George Slaughter, 3531 State street, will stop paying rent on and after May 1st. They move into an apartment $8,000 flat building, 3531 Prairie avenue. She is nothing but smiles. A musical will be given by the Floral Society, Wednesday, May 3rd, 1811, at 3243 Wabash avenue. Receipts for Quinn Chapel Improvement Club. Admission 15 cents. M. Beatrice White, president; Eunice B. Hunter, secretary; Forta Lewis, treasurer Miss Allie Wulcott is spending a three weeks' vacation in Franklin, Ky., visiting her mother and a host of friends. She will return to the city Monday evening to continue her position with Attorney A. J. Sanders, whose wife she accompanied on the trip. Mrs. K. F. F. Springg, 3620 Calumet avenue, left the city last Monday hurriedly to attend the bedside of a very sick brother in Indianapolis, her former home. Her brother died Tuesday morning. Our readers will note that they can get the Defender to T. M. Grant's news stand, 10 W. 35th street. Grace Porterbystian baseball team will give a grand musicale on Monday evening, May 1st, at the church, 34th and Dearborn streets. Admission 15 cents. William Bronston, Jr., of 6524 Vineyard, and Miss Ethel Reiley, of 134 Wood street, one of the West Side belles, are married quite some few weeks ago. The happy couple will reside with Mrs. Reiley, the bride's mother. Robert Motts, owner of the Pekin Theater, has tried every possible line of entertainment in order to please the hardest race of people on earth to please, namely the colored race; but it seems as if he has at last found something, that at least ought to please, that is, if one enjoys drama. The company now playing at the Pekin is very entertaining and deserving of the support of the colored people, particularly the more intelligent class. It is a family, and Mrs. G. R. Garner, Sr. and family, of 209 E. 32nd street, have moved to 3837 Veron avenue, apartment 1. Phone Douglass 5913. Dr. U. C. Daisley announces the removal of his office to 5 East 36th place, southeast corner State street, over Binsa Bank, after April 15, 1911. Telephone Douglas 5770. Hours: 12 to 2 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m., and by appointment. No evening hours Sunday. (Please note change in office hours). Residence, 3433 Wabash avenue, phone Aldine 629. Mr. A. L. Jackson, 6450 Champlain avenue, left Wednesday morning for Sandusky, O., to look after her father, who is in failing health there at the Soldiers' Home. Mrs. Jackson was called several times ago on account of the illness of her father. . . Mrs. Annie W. Fitts left for Hot Springs, Ark, last Saturday, and for Montouro, Ala, the home of her husband will spend two weeks with his mother. Frank P. George presents "The Danabagay," 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, Decoration eve, May 29. Garfield Wilson's orchestra will augment the discourse. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Cowan entertained a party of friends on Saturday evening, April 22nd, with a box party at the Pekin Theater. Col. Wm. Cowan, as a host, can not be improved upon, therefore, it goes without saying that the party was entertained royally. After the performance the user was ushered up into the Pekin cake, where the impression of the occasion was made lasting. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. R. A. J Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. T. Waltkins, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cowan, Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Jackson and the host and hostess. Call on us first and examine our line of hair goods, and if our prices do not appeal to you an fail and reason to do so, call us now no where in Chicago can you do well. Mr. Wallace, 3247 State street Mrs. D. A. Warren, 3150 Wabash avenue, who took the civil service examination last month, was appointed to a position in the new county building at $75 per month. We hope more of our women will take advantage of these opportunities. Five hundred took the examination and fifty passed. Her average was $9 per cent. We hope that our readers will go to the city hall to find out the next examination and get a job which will make them independent. Wait for the Lady Elliott Circle No. 199, Companion of Foresters, who will give a May party, Thursday, May 4, at Wood's Academy, 3800 Vincennes avenue. Mr. George R. Garner, Jr., the invincible baryte-tenor in recital at Olivet, Baptist Church, on the evening of Monday, May 1st, 1911, promptly at 8:15, assisted on this occasion by A. Mr. Charles Elgar, the eminent violinist. Miss Marion E. Garner, accompanist. Ushers from the Middlebush an Club. Admission 35 cents. Sunday is National Tuberculosis Day. We hope all our ministers will invite some doctor to speak. Col. John R. Marshall returned to the city on last Sunday evening. He had the time to talk and passed the required examination. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pope, formerly of Evans avenue, is living at 3366 Calumet avenue. The Lady Elks' ball was a great success. Jack Johnson bought all the refreshments, in celebrating his liberation and his wife's birthday. Col. James, Johnson and wife have purchased a home at 3650 Prairie avenue, where they will make their home. Mrs. Marie Smith, the charming widow, has taken a flat at 3735 Forest Avenue. IN THE R. R. CENTER By J. R. Winston. Mr. William Joy, general manager of the Bachelors' Club, 47th and State streets, has resigned and has accepted the management of the Amber Club, 47th and Dearborn streets. Mr. Joseph Johnson, 4809 State street, is holding a position between Ohioago and Cleveland, O., in service of the Hallman Company. Mr. Joseph Johnson, subscribes for the Chicago Defender by remitting $1 to 3150 State street, to Mr. R. S. Abbott, and get the paper for one year. This stands good for 10 days only. Now, doctor, do your duty. Mr. R. E. Coleman, of New York City, was a visitor last Tuesday, April 18, at the Bachelors' Club, 4704 State street. He was royally entertained by Messrs. William Haywood and Daniel Carter. Mr. Coleman is holding a position as dining car waiter in the service of the Erie Railroad Company, out of New York City. Anyone suffering from rheumatism can attend the Hottentot free upon addressing John R. Winston, 4015 Cottage Grove avenue, 2d flat. The Chicago Defender, $1.50 per year. Address 3159 State Street. When you do not receive your paper regularly, inform the Chicago Defender Company and the matter will receive attention. Always address Chicago Defender, 3159 State street, Chicago, Ill. "Andy" Known as the Black Prince of 41st street and Armour avenue, is holding a position between Chicago and Los Angeles, Cal., in the Pullman service. One bottle free to those who are suffering with rheumatism. "Hottentot," 60 days only. Address John R. Winston, 4015 Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago. Mr. George Barnes, 3634 Rhodes avenue, is holding a position in the service of the Pullman Company, to the city of Galveston, Tex. Mr. Frank Everett, 115 Montgomery street, Jersey City, N. J., is holding a position as second chief, between Jersey City and Chicago in service of the Erie Railroad Company. Mr. Samuel Simmons, 435 W. 52nd street, New York City, is holding a position as chef between New York and Chicago, in service of the Erie Railroad Company. The prince of dining car waiters, Mr. J. A. McDonald of Jersey City, N.J., holding a position as dining car waiter between Chicago and Chicago. He is in Chicago every Monday, is a personal friend of Messrs. Daniel Curtis and Georgia Bill, managers of the Bacchors' Club, 4704 State street, which is said to be the headquarters for the Eastern railroad men. Mr. H. E. Allison, 4752 Dearborn street, is holding a position in service of the Pullman Company, between Chicago and Pittsburg, Pa. Do your duty; subscribe for the Chicago Defender; $150 a year. Address R. 310, 311 State street. Mr. Horning, 310, 311 State street. A position between Chicago and Boston, Mass, in service of the Pullman Company. If you wish to obtain a bottle of "Hottentot" free, call on Mr. John R. Winston, 4015 Cottage, Grove avenue. The King of Pains, that is what "Hottentot" is good for. If you will hurry, you can get the Defender for $1 a year. Good for 10 days only. Cecil Rhodea' Gold Sense Although Cecil Rhodes was a busy man he found time for a certain amount of reading. He made it a rule, although very fond of good pictures, never to buy any for fear of developing a craze for collecting works of art, for with all his wealth he felt that he could not afford to spend so much money on a fad. The only famous painting that he owned supposed to be Joshua Reynolds, supposed to be young married woman, which hung in the room over the fireplace. As a boy he had taken a great fancy to the picture and when he grew up and became rich he bought it. How Artificial Furs Are Made The raw pieces are frozen and the skin carefully shaved off, thawed and send to the tanneries to be made into leather. The frozen fur which remains is allowed to thaw slightly at the bottom, so that a small part of the hair is freed from ice. This thawed porion is then covered with a solution of rubber, which is allowed to set. The result is that large, seamless pieces of fur are obtained much cheaper than those which come with the natural skin. These same artificial furs are said to be more lasting than the real, because they are immune from the attacks of moths. Mrs. D. Conway 'Phone Douglas 5481 Mrs. A. Winborn CONWAY & WINBORN Home Baking, Confectionery and Delicatessen Fine Cigars, Tobacco and Notions Everything New, Neat and Clean 9 W. 36th Street CHICAGO, ILL. Short Orders All Day Rogers' Resturant Caterers to the Elite Select Meals. All Meals 25c. Table D'Hire 4 to 8 p. m. A la Carte Lunch, 11:30 o 2 p. m. Breakfast, 7 a. m. to 10 a. m. 21 E. 33rd Street, Near L Stations CHICAGO Open from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. FROM LEXINGTON And Interesting Happenings from Nearby Towns. A GOOD LESSON. Let All Who Wish to Keep Abraset Column. Society News Watch this Column. Lexington, Mo., April 28—There is going to be a big street fair in town, beginning May 22nd to 27th, 1911. Now do not spend all of your money during the fair and leave your monthly bills unpaid, if you do, your papers will be discontinued without notice, so lay some money aside so you will have it when I call on you to collect it. Please do not forget. I hereby warn you in time—J. H. Arnold, agent and collector. Some of our young ladies are becoming very high-minded, using profane language on the streets every afternoon night. It is enough for men to do much less for women. Their actions are anything but harmlike and this should be stopped at once. Miss George E. Johnson of Higginsville, Mo. was in Licking, Sunday, visiting her friends. She is one of the most beautiful and charming young ladies of Higginsville. She was in company with Mr. Wm. F. Bowens. Oh, you cute little C. E. J. and Wm. F. B. Her friends. On the first Sunday in May every member of the Zion A. M. E. Church are requested to pay one or two dollars each. We need the money to pay off some debts and some repairing much needed to be done. So let every member and friend do his or her whole duty on the first Sunday in May. Don't forget it, please, as we need the money. The doors of the Second Baptist Church were thrown wide open Sunday, April 23rd. Rev. J. H. Allen and his congregation and also Rev. J. S. Jackson and his congregation, went over and assisted Rev. C. T. Chinn in his rally, which was a success. The collection amount to 1.4. or forty-five dollars. An excellent man was delivered by the Rev. The Zion A. M. E. choir rendered some of their best music. The church was crowded to its rullest capacity and the entire meetings were a success. There were plenty of visitors in Lexington last Sunday from Higginsville, Wellington, Mo. etc. They came to assist Rev. C. G. Chin in his rainy. Refreshments were served in the basement of the church. Everybody had a glorious time. A large number of people from Lexington went to Lexington Mo. last Saturday evening to attend the closing exercises of Miss Naucle Walker's school. They came back home, stating they all had a fine time in Mayview. Miss Walker is one of our highly respected young women of Lexington and much beloved by all who know her. She has been teaching school in Mayview during the past eight months. (Notice) It is said that the closing event the Douglas colored school of Lexington will be held on 29th. Just where it will be held is not known at present, but will be anounced later. Watch the Defender for the date and place. Hottentot, the greatest liliment on earth for rheumatism, all kinds of aches and pains. 50 cents per bottle. For sale by J. H. Arnold. It has been reported that the full amount raised in the rally at Second Baptist Church last Sunday was $500, and some cents. That's going some, isn't it? The church is said to be $1,250 in debt and has five years in which to pay it, but if they keep on doing as well as they did Soil, it won't be long before Second (in)twill be out on free ground. So, did you hear about (h)e cute, little Pioneer Williams getting married? Well, he 'm married, boys, and he didn't even let the reporter anything to it. He has lived life and his many friends wish him a leag and happy life. Oh, you kid, you need not keep your marriage a secret, as your friends have told on you. Be sure and take good care of your sweet, little wile. Don't starve her to death like some of our men are doing to their wives. I will say nothing concerning Miss B. M.'s marriage. Will the party please sign their name to the news they send to me to be published. Pennies Kept in Circulation. It is estimated that on an average each penny in circulation changes hands eleven times a week. GOVEY HOOD, M. T. D., NATURE HEALING Office and Residence Removed from 3305 TO 3247 FOREST AVENUE CHAICAGO "Judging by a rhetorical communications I have received lately simple spelling must be more popular in the world beyond than it is in," said a man who patronises mediums: "Half the messages: received from the spirit land nowadays are spelled in a way to bring joy to the hearts of the simple not one medium, but many, transmit this. Mediums who know the cultivated spelling book well enough to tell down a whole room full of tolkhs have gone over to the revised edition. "Whatever force it is that guides their hands, when transmitting messages must be impressed with the utility of the new system. At the last sense I attended I received a communication from a man who fought new-fledged spelling with his dying breath, but since he passed over he must have learned something to make sense of his mind, for he now writes like a disciple of Artemus Ward." We beg to announce to our pitrons that beginning Saturday, April 15, 1911, our banking department will be open on Saturdays from 9 to 1 p. m. and Saturday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p. m. Safety deposit vault open Sat- saturday 9 a. m. to 9 p. m.—W. H. Bowers & Co. Bankers, 4 and 6 East 31st street, corner State; phone Douglas 986. CLUBS AND SECRET SOCIETIES. unique Temple, Lady Eks. meets on Saturday, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m.—W. H. Bowers & Co. Bankers, 4 and 6 East 31st street, corner State; phone Douglas 986. Mr. Joe Sadler, D. R. 2412 W. Washington Taylor, F. N. Sec. 2304 Dearborn Taylor, F. N. Sec. COURT GENERAL ROBELT EL- CORT, GENERAL OF FOR- eraters, meets a second day in day in each month at Odd Yellow's Hall, Hall of the Yellow, 8012 Hiawayu, Chief Ranger, residence 8012 Hiawayu, street, street Went. 3347; F. W. Tayler, Dearborn street, phone Addison 1316 CHICAGO LODGE, No. 43, I. B. P. O. E. H. Johnson, and 34 Friday at Huette's Hall, 2712 S. Third Ave. W. H. Dheen, Secretary, 6430 Vincentnes avenue; J. W. Johnson, Exalted Ruler, 2947 Calumet avenue. St. Monica's Church. Dearborn and 30th street. Rev. John B. Kingman, Residence 3622 Wabesil. Mas. Sunday, 8:50, 3:00, 10:00, be- pension, 4 p. m. Sunday. Instruction for converts, Monday and Friday evenings in church at 3 p. m. REMOVAL NOTICE Dr. H. W. Garnes, Dentist, announces the removal of his office to 5 East 36th Place, S. E. Corner State street, over Binga Bank. Telephone, Douglas, 5770; hours, 9 to 12 a. m.; 2 to 3 p. m.; 7 to 9 p. m.; Sunday by appointment. FRANK P. GEORGE presents "The Danabagay," 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, Decoration Eve., May 29. Garfield Wilson's Orchestra will augment the discourse. SAM FIELDING, Mgr. in Advance. SHEET-MUSIC FREE CATALOG OF 100 Picked Regular Stray Rhms and Writes submitted from latest Season Hits. Free Catalog. Write to-day for one. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC COMPANY 5025 STATE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. glas 5481 Mrs. A. Winborn WINBORN Confectionery tatesen Everything New, Neat and Clean CHICAGO, ILL. ```markdown ``` "It's just like I always said it would be," declared Mrs. Birkin. "I just give me one of them washed-on blondes for ketchup a man every time!" "I says when her first husband was sick and her carrying on so, 'You just walt,' I says, 'for all she acts like she's so put out about his being sick. If he should take a notion to die,' I says, 'twouldn't be long before she married again.' And never a truer word was spoke. "Nobody needed to tell me that she was up to some of her tricks when she moved into that house next door to him. She was sending him a ple or some cookies or something every time she baked. Why, I was liven' neighbors with him and his first wife for's much's ten years and I never offered to do more'n bake a loaf of bread for him twice a week or run 'n and fix things up for him every day or two. But then I'm not the kind to run after him. What I done was done out of charity, you might say, because I knew his first wife and had been liven' neighbors with him for so long. "How a man could want to marry her after eat' her cookin' is more'n I can eat. But then I don't know as he wanted to marry her very much. I guess she kep' after him until he thought that was the easiest way out of it. --- "Well, mobbe it's none of my business, when it comes right down to it. Still, when it comes to berryin' money off a person, and her a person that has to go out and earn her own Ivin' workin' by the day, then it is my business and I'll make it my business. "Yes, that's just what she done. She come over to my house one day makein' a big to-do—you wouldn't never hardly believe it—and askin' me to lend her a dollar and sayin' how she didn't hardly know where the next one was to come from and all. I had to take my hands out of the suds and go and git it for her, and me not havin' but $2 to my name and dependin' on gettin' more from Mrs. Sanders, who was gin'o to wash for next day. "What do you spose she ups and buys with that there dollar? Now, I ask you that. "She goes and buys some bargains and romants and a longerie waist, that's what she goes and buys, whether you believe it or not! Just think of it! A person like her buying longerie waists! That's the kind of things she buys with other folks' money. An' I never got that there dollar back! "When I asked her why she didn't go out and work and get some money to pay me she just says, 'Why, Mrs. Pinkowski!' she says, rollin' her eyes, I couldn't never do such hard work. My husband he'd just turn over in his grave if he thought I'd be goin' out to work like that!" 1 "Yes, that's what she said, when she ought to 've gone out doin' a good day's work, and payin' me back the money she borrowed off of me. She goes down to the store and buys bargains and longerie walts and runs round lookin' for husbands, and she gets 'em, too! And then what do you spose that longerie walst was for? What do you spose it was for? It was to get married in, that's what it was for! "Yes, and when it comes to speakin' about husbands my husband'd feel pretty sore in his own grave if he knew I was goin' out to wash by the day. I mind what he says to me when we was married. He says, "Elvira Elenora," he says, 'you sint never goin' outside your own house to do a lick of work for anybody while you're married to me,' he says. "May be you can do a little wash that's took in, for I won't object to that," he says, 'but when it comes to work-in' in other folks' houses I won't have it' he says. "But I had it to do and I done it, and that was all there was to it. And when he up and died what do you gpose I done with the insurance money? Now, what do you gpose I done with it? Do you gpose I took it and put a monument up over my husband, like she done over her man, and bought crape veils and black dresses with low necks to 'em and went round lookin' for a husband? No, I didn't. I put my money in the bank, that's what I done with it, and there it lays now. "Mr. Pinkowski, he'd be crazy mad if he thought I was goin' to get married again. Not that I'm the kind to go round lookin' for a husband. I ain't so crazy to get married as all that. "Oh, yes, she put up a monument, over her first husband and then she went around sayin' she didn't hardly have enough in the house to eat and borryin' dollars from her neighbors' to get married on! Yes, that hat she done. She took my doll I worked hard to get and by if a longerie walks to get me the nerve of heal Buyin clothes with my moquainted with she GREAT VARIETY OF DESIGNS NOW BEING SHOWN. New Bordered Chiffons, Marquisseters and Crepes Being Pressed Into Blouse Service With Good Results-Velled Blouse Popular. The shops just now are showing a great variety of new waists and among them the vellied blouse has not been forgotten. These in simple lines are made to have a new air and a suggestion of warmer days by a touch of embroidered batiste or linen used in place of lace. A yoke and cuffs with an insertion in the front and back, give a springlike air. The lovely new bordered chiffons, marquiseset and crepes are also pressed into blouse service with excellent results. The striped silk tailor-made blouse is very much in evidence and it is fashioned of striped tafeta or wash silk, the black and white, blue and white and lavender and white blouses are very dainty looking. They are simply made with a few tucks over the shoulders forfulness, a frill down the left front, rather scant bishop sleeves and a high stock of the same silk, finished with a little bow in front. Striped linens and men's shirtings are also much used for these tailored waists. the dressmakers say that bretelles are going to be very much in vogue for the spring and summer season. They come in an entirely new style and give a very original touch of a gown. They can be worn with any kind of a costume. They are made of velvet ribbon or any other ribbon and may be in black, white or colors. The new bretlenges are passed under the belt and are finished back and front with a large silk tassel. They look particularly well with separate waist and skirt, and in this case they are best made of either black velvet or satin, and finished with heavy black silk tassels. The ribbon used is usually three inches wide. Hats made of plaid straw are very much worn in Paris and it is predicted that they will be popular on this side too. Those composed of black and white plaid straw and trimmed with big loops or wings of the same straw, will appear first. Many of the hats are as ridiculously small as they have been large in the past, and toque and turban forms are the preferred ones. It is, however quite possible that there will be a reaction, since the very small hat is not becoming to every woman and the best fressed woman seeks something which is becoming rather than the latest styles. For the all-flower hats geraniums and violets are the leading millinery flowers. Some of the very high toques are made of heavy white lace on a wire and maline frame. They are trimmed with big loops of white and black silk ribbon. Spring suits are made of black and white mohair. Many of the new mohair suits are braid trimmed, and the new mode buckles are very effective. Many of the new belts have their buckles made of satin, or silk, or they are finished with big medallions of silk or with flat padded pieces that are hand-worked in Oriental colors. Bended belts are much seen. Lady Fingers Beat the yolks of four eggs until lemon colored and thick. Add one-half cup of fine sugar, a pinch of salt and a half teaspoonful of vanille and beat until very light. Whip the whites of the eggs until stiff, and dry and mix with the yolks. Sift in three-quarters of a cup of pastry flour, already sifted before measuring, and fold in lightly. Put the mixture into a pastry bag and press the batter through into strips about an inch wide and three inches long, on a tin sheet or an inverted dripping pan, covered with white paper. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and bake in a moderate oven. Quick Rising Yeast Boll six medium size potatoes in enough water to have two quarts when done. Have ready three tablespoons of sugar, two tablespoons of salt, one tablespoon of flour made smooth with a little cold water, and when potatoes have boiled long enough to mash fine pour over the above while hot. When cold add one yeast cake that has been previously soaked and let all stand about 12 hours. One quart of this makes four loaves A. New Sandyclub Sweet clover honey blended with dairy butter, one of the new products of grocery departments, makes a delicious sandwich spread between slices of white or brown bread. It may also be mixed with minced raisins and nuts and used in the same way. Some persons stuff dates with this fruit and nut mixture or use the mixture for a cake filling. Fairy Cakea. Cream together a cup and a half of granulated sugar and half a cupful of butter. Mix in two cupfuls of flour stiffed with two teaspoonfuls of baking powder. Stir in half a cupful of water and at the last the whites of six eggs beaten to a stiff froth. Season with vanilla extract. Bake in buttered tins and cover with white ice. Butter Cakes. Beat two eggs without separating until light, add to them two cupfuls of milk and two cupfuls of flour and eat until smooth. Add two table-fruits melted butter and heat Stir in one-half teaspoonful 'one teaspoonful of baking and bake on a hot grid es stick together a rating them is to 9 in warm water 9 with cold water. they immediately The ONLOOKER by WILBUR D. NESBIT A horse is being pulled by a cart. The horse is standing on a street corner, with a building in the background. The old, old horses fell slowly in the street— No changing drop, no sudden slip and fall. No wild attempt to stop its sliding feet, that was all. An old, old horse—boney, boney, That had no soul, that had no hopeful dreams. That knew not when the light of life had ceased To lure it on with ever-fickle glams. A common brute—yet one day it had played Across the pasture lands with graceful stride. Or some proud master's word it had played. While nervous ripples shook its glossy hide. Too fine a head it had for us to think That it had always plodded alley ways And fed on curses with its food and drink And never heard a word of cheer or praise. And even brutal blows and starving years Had failed to break the curving of its neck Or rob the thoroughbred poise of its ears— Life had not yet made of it all a wreck. But now it fell all slowly in the street. And its heart gave up in one last broken beat, Death's mercy drew the veil upon its eyes. Dead in the harness—and the heedless crowd. Went on; the city's noise discordant rose; But over more should it hear curses loud Or lick beneath repeated cutting blows. Twas much—a horse died; that was all; A worn-out horse, worked down to bone and skin— Yet some men as well, worn-out will fall With no more living spirit left within. They, too, fall in the harness; and we pass Unheeding through the hurried, crowded ways; Tis but one less in all the tolling mass world, world awhile throughout our days. And pity is so brief—and comes so late! There is so much that lures us on ahead. We do no time to sense the other' fate— dead in the harness; just another dead "O, very well, says the browbeaten husband, "you may say what you like, but I would have you know that there have been many other women who said I was the light of their life." "The light of their life?" sniffs the strenuous wife. "Humph! And I don't doubt that each and every one of them turned you down." A. Ban the Deleting Cue Intermittent efforts to do away with public drinking cups failed. But when we launched our crusade a short time ago things began to eventuate. We have consecrated ourselves to this effort—and we base our crusade on cleanliness. We do not clutter the mind with a lot of scientific stuff or family names of germs. The best argument against the public drinking cup is to watch it in use—and the folks who maintain it should be compelled to drink from it. After the drinking cup goes, we call for volunteers to banish the public brush and comb from public wash rooms everywhere. If we are to have universal suffrage let us provide for universal health. Unchanged. "Yes," says the advanced farmer, who really should be called an agriculurist, "there has been a vast change in the methods of those who till the soil. As an instance, nowadays we have machines that cut, thrash and sack the wheat, whereas in other years we cradled it." The visitor nods understandingly, but says: "Yet I believe there has not been such great progress in other branches of agriculture. Am I not right in my opinion that you still put corn in a crib?" Insolvent "And," asks the referee in bankrupty, after the lady has given, as best she may, a list of her debts, "is this all you owe?" The fair one bites her lips and thinks hard for a moment, then answers: "I owe party calls to almost everybody in town, judge. Must I put them Down, also?" QUICKLY MADE AND DO NOT TAKE EXPENSIVE MATERIAL Usual Puddings May Be Varied by Fresh Fruits Cut Up With Sugar and Served With Dalaty desserts that are quickly made and do not take too many expensive materials to make them with are always in demand for the home table. The usual puddings may be varied by the fresh fruits cut up with sugar and served with cake, or the different fruit fritters with wine sauce, frozen creams and molded jellies, custards of all kinds and the large and widely assorted pie family. There are always some untreated recipes, however, that are good to add to the handy book's store, and a fair exchange is no robbery. Housewives who are rather proud of their culinary prowess are always glad to pass tried recipes on in return for those that are new to them. French Pancakes.—Beat two eggs thoroughly, cream and add two ounces of butter, two ounces of sugar and two ounces of flour, mix the ingredients well and add half a pint of fresh milk. Beat the mixture until light, pour onto well-buttered plates and bake for 20 minutes in a good oven. As they are ready to serve pile on a plate, spreading a layer of marmalade between each cake, and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Garnish with thin slices of lemon and serve in a napkin. Ginger Apples.—Wash and bruise one and a half ounces of ginger root, put it into a small jar and cover it with a quarter of a plum of good whisky; let it stand three days. Add to it the juice of two big lemons and two pounds of sugar; pare, core, and slice into it three pounds of apples, and simmer all together until the apples are transparent but not broken. Remove the apples and strain the juice over them. Serve with cake and garnish with candied lemon peel. Victoria Sandwiches—Beat to a cream four eggs and their weight in sugar, butter and flour; add the well-beaten whites of the eggs, butter a shallow baking pan and pour in the batter. Bake in a moderate oven for 20 minutes. Let cool, then spread one-half over it, and cut into small sandwiches. Pile on a plate and serve with a rich custard. JEANNETTE NORTON. Bolled Balsin Cake Cover one and one-half cups raisins with boiling water and let them simmer twenty minutes. Cream three-fourths cup of sugar with one-fourth cup but*r; add one and one-half cups flour, one-half cups of the raisins, water and one egg beaten light, but not separated. One tea spoon soda should be slifted with the flour. Season with one teaspoon each of nutmeg and cinnamon, add the raisins, welldredged with flour, and bake half an hour. The raisins should be seeded before boiling them. This is an excellent cake, cheap, easily made and with a flavor slightly different from any other of its kind. Things for the Table The pelle nuts from South America, which are comparatively new at the fancy fruiterers, have something the flavor of the Brazil nut, but are more delicate and tender. Shaved over a salad they are good. Hot toasted crackers, buttered, covered with marmalade and arranged around the outside of a plate with cheese balls heaped in the center, make a slightly little supper dish for the dessert course. Form cream cheese into balls and roll the balls in chopped pistachio nuts or mix them with the cheese. The cheese is delicious if mixed with minced sweet red pepper, minced parsley or any chopped nut. A New Way With Spinach A New Way With Spinach. One large cupful of spinach, bolled and run through a sieve. A small cupful of melted Parmesan cheese; a can of artichoke bottoms, half a cupful of cheese one hard-bolled egg and salt and creme cheese. Mix the spinach with the cheese chopped egg and enough cream to form soft paste. Season carefully. Heat the artichoke bottoms in a little milk and water, drain and lay on the bottom of a watered baking dish. Put a heap of spinach on top of each bottom and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Serve with melted butter, seasoned with a little lemon juice. Pineapple Pudding. Two and three-fourths cups warm water; one-fourth cup cold water; one-third cup corn starch; one-fourth cup sugar; one-fourth teaspoonful salt; one-half can grated pappleple; whites of three eggs. Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt and mix smooth with cold water; add hot water and cook 15 minutes, or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from stove; add pineapple and stiffly beaten whites of eggs. Pour into molds and when cold serve with sustard sauce. Soft Gingerbread. Take two eggs, well beat, one coffee cupful of molasses, one teaspoonful of butter and lard mixed, two teaspoonfuls of ginger, one teaspoonful of cream of tartar, one teaspoonful of soda dissolved in one-half teacupful of milk or water, one-half teacupful of salt; flour enough to make the dough as stiff as for a cup-cake. Bake in a slow oven for half an hour. Celery Toast. Cream a tablespoonful of butter and one of flour, one-half teaspoonful salt, and add three cups milk. Cook until it thickens and then add one-half cupful of chopped celery which has been cooked until tender. Pour over squares of buttered toast and serve hot. The Knee Brace Co. Add a little borax to rinse water, which should always be warm, then dry out of doors. Freezing is much better for wools than drying near the fire; if wind is blowing that is much better--National Magazine. Harriet had a temper. Harriet was given to sudden quarrelsome freaks, both upsetting and annoying—but Harriet made bread like unto feathers and her coffee was nectar. Also it was easier for the Bowencottie to endure Harriet's disposition as she chose to vent her temper on Lorena. Lorena was the nursemaid, a quiet, little creature with pathetic eyes and an inability to harbor resentment. Mrs. Bowencott looked on helplessly as she heard Harriet order, bully and tyrannize and saw Lorena meekly submit, but she did not attempt to interfere except indirectly. She had kept house three years and had learned to ignore family rows in the kitchen. Only she wondered at Lorena's patience and long-suffering and she wonders the more that Harriet was not touched by it. Instead it seemed to incite her to fresh unkindness. There was a curve to Harriet's lips that was cruel in spite of their redness and a flash in her black eyes that was a danger signal to those who knew her. At times she seemed possessed of a demon of rage that shook her through and then it was that Lorena suffered. She was one of those who are appalled at violence and who shrink at a scene, so almost tremblingly she would do part of Harriet's work for her, the baby permitting, take her scoldings apologetically and generally reef sail under the storm when Harriet was flying about the kitchen with crimson cheeks and glowering brows. Harriet nagged as well as scolded, found fault unjustly and under Lorena's long-suffering developed traits which would have done credit to a slave driver. When she could reduce Lorena to tears Harriet became almost mild in her pleasure. For a week Lorena had been going about her duties paler and quieter than usual and Mrs. Bowencott plucked up courage and politely remonstrated with Harriet. "Why do you treat her so?" she ended rather shakily, for Mrs. Bowencott, too, it may be confessed, was afraid of a scene. Harriet leaned against the kitchen table and frowned. She seemed to be trying to formulate a reason for her own enlightenment as well as her questioner's. "I dunnno," she said at last. "She just aggravates me! She just looks at yeh as though she expected to get bit and that makes me want to—and she is so little and thin she hadn't ought to work anyhow. I guess I just hate her. I don't like to see her around." Mrs. Bowencott retired from the conflict routed. She could not make Harriet out. Her remarks seemed contradictory. That night Lorena went across the city to see her mother and did not come back in the morning. The very good reason was, the Bowencott found by dint of telephoning, that Lorena had become so ill when she reached home that the doctor had bundled her off to the hospital at once. Mrs. Bowencott dreaded to tell Harriet the news. She was fond of her little nurse girl and could not bear to see Harriet when she found Lorena was at last removed from her path. And Harriet was too frank to pretend any sorrow she was far from feeling. It certainly seemed that fate was playing into Harriet's hands. She was washing dishes when Mrs. Bowencott told her the news, somewhat severely, too, in a faint, lingering hope of making her ashamed of the way she had treated Lorena. "Humph!" growled Harriet, resuming her dishwashing tauntily. Mrs. Bowencott yearned to discharge her on the spot, but remembered the coffee and refrained. Mentally, however, she declared Harriet to be unregenerate and quite heartless. That evening Mrs. Bowencott discussed the situation with her husband. "It's too bad, but I'll have to get another nurse girl," she said. "It will be weeks before Lorena can come back." Harriet was straightening the dining room and parted the portieres fiercely. She looked as wristful as she had ever looked at Lorena and she breathed hard. "You never be doing that!" she cried. "Why, is like home to Lorena—and her so fond of the baby and all—she'll just die if she can't come back here! It won't be many weeks and I'll be willing to help you take care of the baby—why, it won't seem natural not to have Lorena here! Weyn't be getting another girl? If you could see how white she is!" "Who—Lorena!" asked Mrs. Bowencott in surprise. "When did you see her?" "I want to the hospital this afternoon," quarvered Harrist, dissolving into tears, "to take her some f-flowers. She's awful-full sick. She's too thin and little to work—it always makes me mad and I want to take it out on some one when I think of it Say, Mrs. Bowencott, you'll keep her place for her if I help?" "Certainly I will!" said Mrs. Bowencott in fervor that was three-quarters bewilderment. But somehow she felt she had a clue—she comprehended the enigma of Harrist. And she saw peace when Lorena once more came back to take up her work. Wealth Buried With the Dead The Dyaks, besides the deceased's property, bury with him sometimes large sums of money and other valuables, so that it frequently happens that a father, unfortunate in his family, is by the death of his children extinct societies of America nothing but the deceased's land, which they were unable to put into his grave, remained for his widow and children. Must Be a Pair. One dupe is as impossible as one twin—fitting. The Binga Banking House This bank invites you to visit, and will be glad to furnish complete information as to security. This bank issues time Certificates of Deposits bearing 4 per cent interest payable semi-annually. This bank collects for other banks, issues letters of credit and negotiable notes throughout the world, and conducts all customary Banking Business. Safety Deposit Department Boxes $3.00 Per Year [Name] The World's Greatest Nature Healer and Only Graduate from American College of Mechano-Therapy of Color. The above cut is a true likeness of Nature Healer Govey Hood. This man has done more than any other living being in the wonderful cures by nature. He asks the questions: Does the cat or dog go to a doctor when they are sick? Does the Indian go to a doctor when he is sick? Not for NEW CHURCH FOR THE WEST SIDE Women Work Hard for Success; Much Money is Hoped to 'Be Raised; Great Street Parade; Everybody Getting in Readiness. Mrs. Hattie Phillips, one of the enthusiastic followers and supporters of the great Friendship church. Entrance of the new Friendship, Sunday, April 30, 1911. The Friendship Baptist church has bought the Ada Street M. E. church property between Lake and Fulton streets, and will go into it Sunday, April 30 at 2 o'clock a.m. There will be a great platform meeting. The pastors of the various churches and city officials will participate. All churches and their pastors and congregations, lodges and societies, and the public are cordially invited to be present with us on that day. Havana Co. No. 5 U. R. K. of P. S. M. Ames, Capt. Com'd; J. Bailey, 1st Lieut.; S. M. Wright, 2d Lieut; will lead the procession. The 1st Reg. U. R. K. of P. band will furnish the music for this grand occasion. A. T. Steward, manager. The procession will form at 2 p. m. Refreshments will be served at the new church all day. The Friendship Baptist church earnestly requests all friends and the public to come and bring an offering for the Lord's work. Any church or pastor that can not be present will please take an offering for the work and forward it to the Friendship church and it will be thankfully received. We need $2,500. N. B. Don't forget the time and place. Those taking the Lake street L get off at Sheldon and walk one block east to Ada street. Those taking the Lake street surface get off at Ada. The Fulton street car get off at Ada. Come one and all and we will spare no pains in making it pleasant for all who attend. Deacons and Trustees. Dr. S. A. Matheus, Pastor; J. Orear, Secretary. Cherished Bell. The oldest bell in the United States, possibly in the Americas, is in the small village of East Haddam, Conn. it bears the date "A. D. 803." Presumably it came from an old monastery in Spain, and was probably brought to this country as batallor or old iron in some sailing ship. Later it was bought in a junk shop, and now it hangs in a beltry in the rectory at East Haddam. The victories through which this old bell passed doubtless were varied. Before the discovery of the new world, before the first printed book, before the Norman conquest of England, before Charlemagne, it called men to prayers, at a time when the light of learning in western Europe was but a spark in the ashes of dead civilization. It was cast in an age when men were fearful, when those who were not strong were furtive—and today it rests in a peaceful New England hamlet. a minute. They go right to nature, and nature does the work. He only uses water, not one atom of medicines or drugs, and his patients become happy to begin life all over. Fearing that you may doubt him, he asks you to inquire of men you know such as John Fry of the Keystone Hotel, Robert T. Motts of the Pekin Theater, William Bell, the horse doctor; A. W. Fry, 1216 Forest avenue, and many others, if they approve, then go ask him to examine you, which he will do free of charge. Look elsewhere for his ad. in this issue. NORTH SIDE SOCIETY. Prof. C. S. Swaln, now in the city will sing at Wayman Chapel Church, Thursday, May 4th, 1911. The funeral of Mr. Griftewalt was held Monday. He leaves a son and daughter to mourn his death. --- Dr. Anna Cooper was at the Wayman Chapel Sunday Club, April 25th. A talk will be given under the auspices of the Wayman C. P. S. Club on tuberculosis, Sunday, April 30th. Tuberculosis Day. Dr. Cooper furnishes a speaker. Friends and relatives are very much worried over the serious illness of Mr. Steve Hayes, at 219 W. Superior street. He is in a very critical condition. Even his friends are denied to see or talk to him. Mrs. Gordon, one of the Queen Bee of the Bee Hive of Wayman Chapel, will give a dinner May 3rd. She is a queen cook also. Dinner hour, 6 p. m. to 9 p. m. Crown of May Queen of Hernon Baptist Church Monday night, May 1st, under the auspices of the Willing Work Club. Mr. J. J. Jones, president. YIELDED TO WHIM OF WOMAN How General Sir O'Moore Creagh Gave His Wife an Elephant Ride in Calcutta. General Sir O'Moore Creagh, commander-in-chief of the British forces in India, stationed at Calcutta, is an indugent husband as well as a brave fighter. Lady Creagh, becoming weary of driving out behind her horses, asked the general to arange for her to take an afternoon constitutional on elephant back. "But, my dear," explained the general, "there isn't an elephant in Calcutta, and besides one must have a special permit to drive an elephant through the streets. The ordinance requires all traffic to be stopped on occasions of the sort." "The Indian commander-in-chief ought to be able to arrange it—the things you mention arre mere details." Sir O'Moore found that the only trained passenger-carrying elephant suitably provided with observation scats in the near neighborhood belonged to the Maharashtra of Burdwan. Would the Maharashtra loan the elephant to the Indian commander-in-chief? Would be? Certainly. 6 The huge animal was jogged thirty-six miles from Tarkewarr to Calcutta, accompanied by two Indian grooms. At the appointed hour on the following day the elephant was in waiting gorgeously decorated. Lady Creagh mounted to the animal's back by means of a ladder. Then, with police escort, she rode at a stately pace through the town from Howralt Bridge to the fort. Along the entire distance she had the right of way. All traffic was suspended. Unkind Comment. "When I got through with my re marks," said one lawyer, "the jury was in tears." "Yes," replied the other "they probably realized then that you poor client hasn't a chance in world." THE CITY OF EVANSTON DEFENDER’S BRANCH OFFICE, 621 GROVE ST., se Phone 3499-R 32 EVANSTON . Miss Florence A. White, Reporter. : ' Mr. R. G. Bruce, Editor. : a ae OE eggs Bre Spa ag ae sen Saad ay Agee | “Rev. Horace Graves, the Man That Does Things, ‘The Rev. Horace 8, Graves is a na. tive of Kentucky, but was brought up fn the state of Arkansas, where ho fin {shed the usual school courses as are in most of the southern states. His college and theological training was nequired in Shorter at Little Rocie ‘Ark, and Wilberforce, He was ‘one of the first class to enter Shorter Col lege, whlch 18 now one of the best schools of the A. M. E, church, and one year ago Sunday he delivered the GQnaval sermon to the Institution, He entered Wilberforco University one cold day {a February, with five cents, and began milking cows and doing “ther work for his board, and making 25 for Protessor Scarborough for ‘to sleep. In twelve years from he Was a member of the ex- ward of ‘Wilberforce and motion to elect Professor ygh the president, and just Nap eect rr Wie af ks z |< a le Fo oy a oe oe ce ee Ve i ey, eo. ae A ee a eee}. ear a ae Rev. Horace S. Graves. fifteen yeafs from the time he entered Wilberforce conferred upon him v.» degree of Doctor of Divinity, Possibly the youngest man who ever received such an honor from Wilberforce, with but one exception, ‘Of the connection all characters, + men of note,| Rev, Graves stands among them, and is stated as one of "the best writers of the church, hav. ing for years writien under the cap. , tion, “Western Inklings.” His fear. ‘ess attack dn old, uscless customs \and methods of the church, both in Spolity and In sheoloy, has made his writings veryAnuch discussed through- out the church. He his bepn honored by his confer- ence {i tan ways. serving a9 one of its secretaries, its representative as conference trustee of Wilbe: force University, which office he resigned 10: another when le was raised to a Ufe trustee, two years conference treasurer and elected a member of the General Conference of 1901. He was five years pastor at Des Moines, where he raised over twenty. five thousand dollars aud remodeled the church and installed a beavtiful pipe organ. He spent five years- in St. Paul, where over four hundred members were received into the church, the church was remodeled and a pipe organ placed in it that cost twenty-five hundred dollars. He has been in Evanston just seven months ‘next, Sunday, and the record of the ebureh tells its own story. There have been one hundred and eleven addt tlons to the membership, while nearly three thousand dollars, without a rally has been raised for local purposes. Installing in the church the financial system which he worked in his last two churches, doing away with the old table collection accounts for the great inerease in collections, and the general order of service, something of his own -making, has revolutionized Evanston religious circles. He is called “an Innovationist, a revolutionist, a_ high churchman, a congregationalist,” and little everything else by the preach ers, yet he gets the people, gets the money and holds them for five years nearly everywhere he goes, and nc pastor in the conference takes as many people into the church as he ‘tae Second Baptist Church. The Missionary Society reported fair attendance and a profitable meeting. The Sunshine band was entertained by its president, Mrs, Ruth Bacon, last Friday afternoon, ‘Those attend ing went Lome with smiles on their faces, ‘The Progressive Club is neither los. ing time, nor killing time, nor permit. Ung time to kill it. Its meetings are really interesting. ‘The meeting, Apri 28rd, was very interesting. In addi ton to the subject, the “clipping com: mittee” read some very interesting and instructive clippings. This com- mittee seems destined to prove of in- estimable value to the club, Much of the club’s interest seems centered in this committee's report, Sunday, April 30th, Mr. D. W. Richardson will lead in the discussion of this subject: “Some Uses of Men’s Clubs.” The dis- -oussion will be free to all who may desire to take a part. The members of the Sunday school show their loyalty either by attending or sending written excuses why they are not present. * Mother Jopolin spent some time. at the parsonage last Tuesday. She'l.as @ standing invitation. an ‘3 Brothers Geo, Robinson‘ and J.-H Burrell are yet,on the sick list. Mre, Fannie cues has conse:iv2d to take charge lof a class in Suada3 ‘school. ) ' Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The services at Mt. Zion Churck were unusually interesting and large ly attended lest Sunday. Sunday serv fees, April 20th, will be as follows: 11 a.m, sermon by thy pastor, sub Jeet: “Walking with God.” Twelvethirty, Bible school, Six-thirty, B. ¥. P. U. Eight p.'m., Bro, William Carnell will preach. ‘The missionary society rendered the following interesting program at 6:30: Paper, Mss Eva Rupner; solo, Mrs, L ES ‘Trusdale; paper, Mr. N, C, Blair; address, Bro. Wm, Carnell. ‘The spelling “B” given by Club No. 2 last Thursday night, April 20th, was a very enjoyable affair and a suecess findneially. “Highteen took part in the spelling “B.” ‘The best contest was between Miss Eile Setler, Miss E Scott, Mrs. M, E. Glenn and Mrs. Sue Scott. Mrs. Setler won first prize and Miss B. Scott second. Nr, W. H, Balden was a very wel- come guest at the spelling “B." Mr. Balen is railroading, but he visits Mt. Zion whenever he Is in town. Mr. Balden for many years was superin. ‘tendent of Sunday school and a dea. con of the church, and during his visit in Evanston he @id not fail to visit his pastor. Mrs. S. Gash entertained the “La- dies’ Church Aid Society” last Monday evening, A delightful time was held. Mr. and Mrs, B, H, Hunter of Olivet Church, Chicago, worshiped with the Mt. Zion Church last Sunday, April 23rd. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. The Allen Christian Endeavor had a very interesting meeting last Sunday. Subject was, “What Sunday Means tc Me." President George Pressley was present for the first time since his re cent illness. A very delightful how was spent. Don't forget the time and place of meeting: 6:45 p. m., Ebenezer Chureh, Rev, James Owens, of Denver, Colo. preached a very interesting sermon on last Sunday morning. Rev. Owens was en route to Philadelphia and he stopped off in Evanston to see his brother, Mr. L. H. Owens, relatives and a number of friends. Rev. Graves preached the evening sermon to a very large audience, The choir, under Prof, Baker De pugh, rendered some very touching and arousing hymns and anthems, | Sunday school was well attended Sunday. Mr. W. N. Twiggs, superin tendent, Is putting forth every effort to make the Sunday school a place o! interest and a place of enjoyment, Come out to Sunday gchoo! at threc o'clock, ."nday, and hear the secre that Mr, Twiggs has to tell. Class meeting was well attended Sunday afternoon. Many good testi ‘monials were uttered and a good time reported. The mectings are always interesting. The prayer meetings on Wednesday night are indeed the best part of the church. Come out every Wednesday evening and take a part in these meet figs, Origin of Names of Dances. The name “quadrille” is derived from the position of the dancers, the French word “quadrilie” meaning a lit tle square. “Country dance,” does not mean a rustie dance, but is a corrup- tion of the French term “contre danse,” which relates to the position of the couples opposite each other. Facts About Java. Java is an island in the Malay ar- ‘+ wlago, the principal seat of the U. power In the east, and, after Sea and Borneo, the largest ot the». ada group. It is 680 miles Igng dy 35 to 120 miles broad, and bas a Population of about thirty million. ‘The chief articles of export include sugar, coffee, tea, rice and tobacco. Not Too Big for the Pot. An advertisement in the Continent, a religious weekly published in Chi- cago, asks for a “missionary not over 5 feet 6 inches in height and weighing 190 pounds.” Perhaps it was inserted by a canntbal.—Pittsburg Gazette. Times. The Real Evil. ‘The best way to abolish the divorce evil is to strike at the alimony evil. Persons who want: to share one an- other's money should be willing to live together. At any rate, there would certainty be fewer divorces, Sisinhn an tue (iteies: Bijornson, the Norwegian poet, loved animals. In a lecture delivered by him when abroad he said: “At home in Norway we do not murder any of our song birds, Our children have for years banded themselves together In clubs to protect the birds’ nests. , But what we gain by this for our flelds, gardens and woods ts a8 nothing in comparison with what we gain for She education of our children in weanIng them from cruelty’ and making them thé protectors of the little birds, Tt teaches them to covtrol their feelings and awakens eativusiasm for worthy causes. Their love of destruction wo change to magnanimity. In Norway tt is the school that teaches children their duty to song birds and in the Schools they form their societies for bird protection."—From the Animal's rend, E Superiative. Smith (to member of vested chotr) —"I hear you've got a new tenor tn the choir. What kind of a voice has he--good?” Jones—“Good? I should say go! It's so good nono of the other tenets will speak to him.”—Life, “The Men's Club.” | The Men's Club was well attendec last Sunday. Mr, J. W. Smith, ana tive of Boston, recited several of bls select poems, Dr. A. D, Butler gave 2 very interesting talk on “Diseases. Mrs. D, Dunn sang a solo. Mrs, W. B Pollard, in her usual pleasing way, gave a fine talk on “Correct English,’ Hon. John Griffin preached bis sermon on “Ten Dollars are as Good in My Pocket as They Would Be in a Doc tor’s Pocket.” Miss V. Bentley and Miss F. A ‘White furnished the music. Mr. W. B Pollard is due much praise for the good and the interest he is taking in this club, Rev. H. 8. Graves made some very pleasing remarks, Mr. R. G. Brueo presided. Mrs, Lizzie Watt entertained Mrs Richard Gash at dinner Sunday. Mrs, Nannie Pressley, who recently returned {rom Oklahoma, has beer auite ill, but ts slowly Improving. Mrs. Laura Fouche of Hannibal Mo,, and son, Chote, of Chicago, visit ed with Miss Gertrude O'Neal, Wed nesday. Mr. Henry Greshem of Oak Park visited with Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Wel mains last week. Mrs. William Miller and Mrs. Geo Wilson called on Mrs. Lizzie Watt Sun day, Mrs, Frances Lash spent Sunday in Chicago. Mrs. W. E, Hutt, 1816 Darrow ave hug; entertained the “Doreas Guild’ ‘Thursday afternoon, A delightful at temnoon was spent by all present. Mrs, Martha Short of 2242 Orring ton avenue, entertained Rev, and Mrs Graves, and Mrs. Willis Brown, Fri day evening, April 20th, A pleasant evening was spent. Dainty refresh ments were served. The Court of Calanthe will give their anniversary entertainment al “Castle Hall” of K, P, Lodge, Tuesday May 9th. A good program will be rendered and dainty refreshments will be served, All are cordially Invited tc attend, ‘Mrs, Mollie Thomas, one of the Stewardess of Ebenezer, was ill Sun day and wnable to attend services, but is better at this writing, Mrs, Robert Craddock has been quite ill for the past week. Mrs... Anter and Mrs, Clifford Stark entertained Mr. Hale Parker of Chicago, Dr. M. H, Anter of Dover Del, and a few other friends at a whist party last Tuesday evening, J Mn. 1, Anter was in our lite city three days last week: | ‘Phe young men of Evanston arc still busy, A commercial men’s clul was organized two weeks ago. A char ter will bo applied for. Mr. W. H Gills is president, and Mr. N. C. Blair secretary ‘The Evanston Literary Society is planning to give 2 treat of the season a “public rhetorical.” Mr. Bruce is putting forth every effort to make this a night of pleasure. Spend « nigh with Negro heroes. In the train wreck on the Northwest ern “1? between Church street and University place, Miss Maggie White 2015 Colfax street, was badly shaken up. Dr. A. D. Butler and Dr. Isabella Garnett Butler, 1726 Oak avenue, have moved to 1916 Asbury avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Conners, 1724 Sherman avenue, are planning to move to 1503 Lake street, Mr. and Mrs. George Wiliams, 1505 Lake street, have moved to 1906 As bury avenue. Airs, Lulu Brooks and atrs. Beste Johnson visited St. Stephen's Churct Sunday. Miss Florence A. White, 621 Grove street, will entertain the 'J. F. Clul Friday, May 3th, Mrs. Geo, Williams, 1906 Asbury avenue, was taken quite ill while in Chicago Saturday afternoon. She was unable to attend services Sunday, bul {is better at this writing, Mrs, H. J. Harris, 2106 Jackson ave nue, is sti quite i. We extend tc her our deepest sympathy, ‘Mrs. Frank Davenport, 1463. Elm wood avenue, improves ‘very slowly She had a very bad attack last Satur day. We hope her a speedy recovery Miss Mable Ward of Chicago, ha: been spending a week with Miss M E. Wiley, 186% Fimwood avenuc, Student Not Greatly to Blame. Plato, a handsome parrot, remark- ably for his ability as a linguist, was ‘the principal character in a recent ‘tragedy in Paris, His owner, a ‘student named M. Carvallo, was ex- -ceedingly proud of his pet whom he had taught to make charming little ‘speeches in English and also to talk ‘French, Spanish and German with un- canny fluency. Mme. Machunel, his antaey, disliked the parsot, how- ever, and the other morning, while at breakfast, the student noticed a mur. derous look in her eye when Plato amicably invited her to come out and pick violets with him. M. Carvallo left to attend a lecture, but became ey, and returned just in time to find his landlady wringing the par- rot’s neck. Maddened with grief, the ‘student threw bis landlady down- stairs. She was taken to the hos- pital, and he was taken to prison. Unusual Relationships. Numerous and very unusual rela tionships figure in the family of Mrs, Nancy King, aged eighty-seven, who @ied recently at Gilmore's Mill, Con: nelsville township, Fayette county, Pa. Deceased was the mother of ten daugh- ters and two sons. Four of the daugh- ters married Lichliters, twin daugh- ters married Tannehill brothers and two other daughters married Butter- more Ddrotbers. Nine children and : many grandchildren of Mrs. King sur vive her. 4 O SO TLAS ssohns oe Passing of Old-Time Janitor Bride’s Feet Cause Sénsation Short-Weight Thieves on Run Flowers as Antidote for Crime Ka DERE WAS A-TIME, SeaSZ—. 1 MADE REAL MONEY| » » N-O-W — WELL y 2 fe > NOW 100N'T a. = MAKE ENOUGH TO rete ae ME IN CHAWIN, [8 ee, Wer eacnen -1-7 NEW, XORK— there was a time when the best trotters that went up the fashionable driveways of New York were owned by the men who had charge of the big buildings in New York; but that was long ago. To- day that man whose occupation has become subject to the survelllance of @ manager who represents the inter- cets intrusted to him in no half-heart- ed way and whose system will not permit of the pickings which were so long the recognized perquisites of the janitor who is content to make a frac- tion of what he formerly recelved each year. These are days of centralization and system, and the old-timers who found Mt easy to raise a big family, have fast horses and maintain a country res dence have elther retired in disgust or adjusted themselves to the altered conditions, : ‘The practice for many years was to Oe Wins Gee ee ene the bride of Yeong Wing Jow at ee aibe hall ‘the city ball. Attaches of the marriage license of. fice say that, though she is a Chinese, ‘Miss Oy was one of the most attrac tive young women who ever went there. Dainty and graceful of carriage, she was a vision of coy loveliness as she stood at the desk, blushing and screening her face from the view of the curlous by drawing about the soft folds of the Chinese silk automobile veil which she wore in lieu of a ple- ture hat. Her long gray traveling coat was tailor-made and up to the minute in style and flatsh, and her gown, also in American style, was of blue sili, From beneath the hém of ker skirt peeped the tiniest of feet, not bound and de- formed ike those of many Chinese women, but perfect in outline and shod in American shoes. Clerks at the marriage Hcense of- fice say her feet are the smallest they ever saw—her shoe, according to thelr expert estimate, belng not larger than No. 13, children's size. ‘Yeong Wing Jow, also clad In Amer- {ean style, wore a” tallormade dark sack sult, patent leather shoes and a a fedora hat. Both gave thelr address as 931 Clarendon avenue, where the bride- 4 URN IT — You Ke) @) ay t<\ HAVE TO KEEP) os ON TH! LOOKOUT FER THAT , (S38 (ei SAL Cc HICAGO.—Wabbly swings the steelyards of the “short weight crook" in Chicago. No more do grocers, butchers, can- dlemakers, coal dealers and cordwood men give short weight to the purchas- ing public. In the early days short weighting was popular in the ranks of the short weight people, but Pro Bono Publico, the prize kicker, has had an awaken- Ing and today he {s looking for sixteen ounces to the pound and 2,000 pounds to the ton, as a result of the work of the retiring inspector of weights and measures—John Kjellander, exploited as the “terrible Swede.” “There are tricks in all trades but ours.” ‘That's an old story. It was King Solomon who said: “A false scale is an abomination unto the Lord, but a just weight is “his de- ight! ae -mangcyentedidkcmedt ‘dediles B cy oun cotter ce mucentavons boy with criminal or mischfevous tenifencies—may be served with great. er advantage to himself and his fature development by belng apprenticed to a gardener or florist than by going into any other line of work, fs the opinion hold by Prot. Charles Sargent of Harvard. “There 18 no doubt that the line of work in which a man engages acts upon his personality and that garden- ing has an elevating effect upon the ‘men employed in t,” he says, “I ain told that a surprisingly large percent- age of murderers are men who have at one time or another been employed as butchers. That is an extrome in- stance of occupation, but I might say that at the other end of the proposi- tion Is gardening. “A wayward boy thrown ‘Into work among growing plants, would be brought under a better jnfluence than under almost any other occupation he might find. Any asfocistion with pay a janitor a |salary, sometimes as much as $2,500 p year, but more fre- quently $100 a juonth.’ He was sup- posed to have tHe waste paper of the tenants to sell, ahd it will probably be matter of surprie to some readers to learn that this sfetded in a big Dulld- ing as much as $1,000 a year, while Jn some of the very large ones it would bring in very much more, up to $2,000 at the highest, Then there was the matter of a commission on the ice and towels supplied to patrons, which ‘would run anywhere from 25 per cent. upward. Christmas was naturally the occa- sfon when everybody around the build. ing would be Inj quest of a present, and the ianttor| was invariably the most assiduous gearcher after gratul- tics: tn fact, some of them were ar Haka at ie Draifoe. Nowadays under the new system the Janitor gets $50 fo $100 a month. He js under the control of the assistant manager of the'buflding, and ke in turn Js subject te the manager where there are several properties under one control. 1 ‘There ts a purchasing agent directly under the eye of] the manager, who buys all _suppifes, and these’ are chest’ caretath, CeSeragii {0 x SASS) Am Rae CO ty 1 io UW Wer Ss Hr Fd St Portes 4 groom has a laujdry. He explained that two of Miss Dy’s cousins are his partners {n busingss, and that she has been living there junder the chaperon- ‘age of her male|relatives since she came to St. Louis/from San Francisco a year ago. Miss Oy and Yeong Wing Jow were born and reared if San Francisco. In St. Louis they have both been mem- bers of the First] Christian church Sunday school. Roth signed the license application in @rinese pobre and then touched the pen while the clerk wrote the names in Bose. ‘They were martied {u the anteroom of the Hcense office by Justice Krue- ger. ‘The bride speaks little English. “But I shall teach her pretty soon,” sald the happy husband, So far as records show this 1s the first time a Chinese couple was ever married in St. Louls, went unpilloried in Chicago. Fees were collected by this official and an- other, but until Kjellander went into office and with the assistance of Wil- Mam FP. Cluett, bis chfef deputy, the offenders were not brought to book and forced to pay heavy fines. As a result the short-welght fellow ia a rarity today. In the last four years the city of Chicago has prosecuted 1,162 suits against short-weight offenders, and they have paid in fines and costs $25,- 570. ‘Thousands of crooked scales have been condemned. ‘There are sixteen deputy inspectors engaged in field work. Their work has attracted mun- cipal officials in all parts of the Uni- ted States and foreign countries. Short-weight swindlers have invented many contrivances ):to further their ends and cheat tHe consumer—the ultimate buyer. Ldad and even beer bottle openers wereltied to scales and, although the end of{gain was small in the individual purebase, yet the ag- Gregate of the swindle was large. False bottoms was a popular trick among peddlers. These have been picked up by the inspectors, Peck and gallon measures have been cut down. These cheats have been confis- cated by the hundreds, Bar ay EE! DiS 1S ees @, stow'- 1p | ow: e LIKE TER Sway ae ah ‘Sek SOME ONE WoT [Baa cara R ORICA FER Leap {4 SC See oS plants and flowers’cannot fall to have an clevating effect on the human mind. . “Regarding tho way to interest wayward boy in flowers, an absorbing question fs opened, since general Uking for flowers ‘isnot »generally found fm children. The fondness for flowers generally comes later in life. Stl, it a wayward boy was set to work under the elevating direction of ‘a gardener or florist, who would im- ‘press upon him regularity of habits, together with a working: knowledge of plants and their culture, ft would go a great way toward putting a boy. on the right track.” . PHONE DOUGLAS 2928 Milk, Cream, Stationery, Confectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, Newspapers, Bread, Cakes and Pies, Before buying C Me. We give Fish and Weber Stamps with Groceries, Ice Cream aud Sodas. A First-Class Latdry A |gcucy in Connection. 7 EDWARD FELIX = 8 52 W. 30th ST. Mrs. Edw. Felix’s Hairdressing Parlor Stands open for all kinds of Hairdressing, Scalp Treat- ment, Hair Goods to order. Special care taken of the ‘hands and nails. A complete line of -toilet artictes. Tel, Douglas 2928 Souja) MsilorderBuines, 52 W. 30th St. Turniey Bros. Clear Havana Cigar Makers i ‘Wholesale Retail Box Trade 5 Specialty BL PLATO 8218 STATE STREET Phone Douglas 866 rd Telephone Douglas 5308 Dr. Louie Usselmann 3150 State Street Cleaning, SOcents and up. Main Spring, 50 cents and up. Ballance Staff, 75 cents and up, Jewels, 50 cents and up. Crystals, 10 cents.<X<Inspector for C. & E. 1. R. Re Be Wise and en Your Eyes! 1 BELIEVE in givin Be Wise and Open Your Eyes! 1 BELIEVE to giving and am willing to share my profits with the trrde. My aim is to Sodace prices on WATCH REPAIRING and sull 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? é | Is Your Hair Beautiful * BNO, Soft, Silky and Long?. é RX Se) Does itcomb exslly without Breaking? aS | ___ Wsitstralght? Rad Ee Py 2 fe It smooth out rt fly? : i te a ae Ned RS i maser . eae ag ey Nee oe iw anewstot ll, You Nelson's fuenuacey NELSC x , : ‘Tough Elbows. _ Ata time of the day when nobody was at home fn a New York tenement except women and bables search was made through ‘the building for a girl who had never worn elbow sleeves. “There was a time when I would have been eligible myself, but the styles of the last few years have disqualified me,” sald a settlement worker. “I found on this visit a baby who needed a bath right on the spot. I had no thermometer to test the temperature of the water, and there was none in the building. The hand and face are no guide, because they have become toughened through exposure. There was a Ume when the elbow was an infallible guide for a baby's bath. What felt comfortable to the elbow felt comfortable to baby. But alas, elbow sleeves have impatred the use- fulness of that natural thermometer. ‘That elbow test can be relied on now adays only when you find an elbow that never shed {ts long sleeves.” ‘Walked to Cure Iniured Leo. Over six years ago M. E. Crookum, now employed as night watchman at the local plant of the Diamond Match company, injured one of his legs. Phy- sicians told him that a complete cure could be effected only by much walk- ing. Six years four months and twen- tyfour days ago Crookum was given his present job by the match company. Since then he has walked 27,000 miles in carrying out his official duties and in addition to this has walked two miles a day going to and from work. He says his leg is almost well. Crook- um has a regular beat which he must traverse ench hour. It {g one mile in length. He wakes the rounds twelve times a night. He works seven days a week and has missed only two days since taking this employment.—Chico correspondence San Francisco Chron- fele. No Deception, “You decetved me,” protested the woman at the washtub. “When you married me you said you had a fob on the road." “And so I did, my dear,” Tejoined her husband, who was hitting the pipe in an easy chair, “but it hasn't arrived yet.” Overwhelmed by Fumes of Spirits. ExeltIng scenes were witnessed re- cently at a fire in London which broke out in premises owned by wine merchants. The fire had obtained.a firm grip when the firemen arrived. Locating the seat of the outbreak, smoke helmets were donned and a powerful hydrant was soon at work. ‘Then followed a series of remarkable fmeldents. Officers and men of both fire brigade* and salvage corps who had passed Into the basement were overwhelmed by the fumes of spirits and wines, arising from a mass of ‘shattered bottles. One by one the ‘men fell, and comrades who went to ‘thelr rescue suffered the samo, ex perlence. It was only after almost superhuman efforts that the men Were rescued, sixteen officers and ‘men being dragged from the bave- ment. A number reinsined uncom ‘selous for a considerable time. - * | Wheat: Have-tan Cesta: Vania, We take the liberty of doubting the accuracy of the statement that Mr. Farrar Fenton, the author of a trans- lation of the Bible into modern Eng- Meh, could have made a \ teat deal of money if he had been willing to trim his verston in accordance with the tenets of some particular denom- ination. One English congregation, it {s reported, offered £200 for an adaptation of the Old Testament to thelr own pecullar needs. From the. ‘United States care an offer of $25 000 for a similar taflor-made version of the New Testament, Attempts of this sort at retranstating the Bible have been not altogether uncommon, but no one is inclined to attach any particular importance to any single man's translation, After all t only Topresents one man’s opinion of what tho old book means. Thought He Was Dreaming. “John,” said the foreman unexpecteds ly, “we have decided to raise you five dollars a week.” John made no an swer, but appeared to be looking for something on his desk. “Why don't you say something—aren't you satis- fied?" demanded the foreman, “I'm trying to see if there's an alarm cloclt bere” anit Joke: