Chicago Defender

COL. R. D. RUFFIN MAKES MASTER EMANCIPATION SPEECH Aurora Ill, Appropriately Celebrates the Fiftieth Anniversary of Race Freedom—Col. R. D. Ruffin, a Prominent Attorney of Chicago, the Orator of the Occasion—The Celebration New Year's Eve at the A. M. E. Church Was One of the Most Notable Events Held in This City During Recent Years—Rev. Woods Introduces the Master of Ceremonies, Dr. W. A. Marshall of Chicago, in Eloquent Speech. COL. RUFFIN A. HOWARD GRADUATE — WAS ONCE HIGH SHERIFF, OF ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, VA. His Masterly Address Wins Great Applause—Among the Other Speakers Was Rev. Alton H. Blake—Col. Benjamin Herrington of Yorkville Spoke on "The Life of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and Other Veterans of the Civil War" — The Church Was Packed to the Doors with the White and Colored Residents of the Town—The Singing Was Excellent—The Baptist Church Choir Rendered Their Methodist Friends Valuable Assistance. The Home Edition VOLUME VII. NUMBER COL. R. D. RUFFIN MA MASTER EMANCE Aurora Ill., Appropriately Celebrates Race Freedom—Col. R. D. Ruffin Chicago, the Orator of the Occas- Year's Eve at the A. M. E. Church table Events Held in This City I. Woods Introduces the Master of C shall of Chicago, in Eloquent Spee COL. RUFFIN A. HOWARD GR HIGH SHERIFF OF ALEXAND His Masterly Address Wins Great A Speakers Was Rev. Alton H. Blak ton of Yorkville Spoke on "The L and Other Veterans of the Civil Packed to the Doors with the Whi the Town—The Singing Was Exc Choir Rendered Their Methodist F Col. Ruffin's address was as fol- lows: "Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen, Citizens of Aurora: "I was invited by your beloved pastor to address you on the fifth year of our emancipation from one of the most cruel systems of slavery that the world ever knew, which invitation I accepted, considering it an honor conferred upon me. You are engaged in celebrating your liberation today, as all other have done when made free from any great oppression. This country of ours was anxious to be made free and they had a struggle over years, with much bloodshed, because we taxed who resentment. They adopted the 4th day of July as the date of their celebration, and it is kept up annually by the descendants of those who were oppressed. "No people are emancipated from any great wrong without an agitation and a struggle. It was the agitation and a struggle in our freedom from slavery, in this THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. COL. R. D. RUFFIN. country on January 1, 1863. We must thank the agitators, the Garrisons, the Glidons, and the great Horace Greeley, with a great host of others. And last, but not least by any means, of the great agitators, was the Hon. Frederick Douglas, who was born a slave but who encamped himself. When asked how he became free he said, "I took leg ball." "My friends, God directed the way, through his divine providence, how and when you should be free and when you should be encamped." "When the Hon. Frederick Douglas after being made free by his own effort, went to Europe and became educated through his friends, the lovers of human liberty, he returned to this country to help free his own race and, joining the agitators here, became one of the foremost men in the fight for freedom, and he never ceased until the last battle war. The victory won on our side. And with that little woman's pen the South became enraged and the North felt the shame of its evil. From it the struggle commenced. "It was said by many that Gen. B. F. Butler issued the first proclamation on February 11, 1861, at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, where he was general in charge. The first issue was his war order declaring the slaves entering into his lines were contraband of war and should not be carried back to their former owners. This was the first act of freeing the colored man on August 6, 1861. President Lincoln signed an Act of Congress of the Unit-1 States, cast without one dissenting to, assuring the North that no part of the constitution of the United States should be violated. A very time thereafter Gen. Fremont, command of the Western Depart- The Chicago Defender. ment of the Army, on the 31st day of August, 1861, issued his war order concluding all property and freeing the slaves of all citizens of Missouri who bore arms against the government of the United States, Gen. Hunter, at Hilton Head, N. C., on the 6th day of August, 1862, proclaimed the slaves forever free in the states of Georgia, Florida and South Carolina, the states being then under martial law. On September 6, 1862, Congress act declaring the absolute freedom of all slaves belonging to any rebel on January 1, 1863, in accordance with that act the United States surrender, in 1863 the president of the United States issued this proclamation freeing all the slaves in all the states and territories of the United States of America. "After the issuing of sald proclamation the Hon. Frederick Douglas took the initiatory steps to have the colored man made a soldier of the United States. His fight was short, but victory was won. His first attempt was with the president. The second was with Gen. B. F. B. Butter. On February 3, 1863, President Lincoln sent his message to Congress recommending the enrollment and enlistment and equipment of able-bodied men of African descent for soldiers of the army and navy of the United States, under the same rules and regulations that govern the enlistment of white men for the army and navy service of the United States. He recommended that they should be paid as white soldiers are." Congress struck out the words "white soldiers are" and inserted, "they shall be paid $10 a month, $2 to the month for clothing" leaving only $7 a month for the colored soldiers. Though only $7 a month was allowed for colored men, they reported for enlistment so fast that a halt had to be called. There were enlisted over 200,000 colored soldiers, who were proven to be the bravest and most faithful soldiers that ever bore arms in any army in the world. One was never known to be a traitor or a deserter, but all enlisted to fight until death. "The colored man has always proven true to this government. In the Revolutionary War he was one of the first to die for the country, whose flag did not protect him as an American citizen. Still he was true. In the war of 1812 colored men who were slaves fought to protect their masters against their own interests and against a nation that would have freed them. "When the colored men were drilled and ready for battle it was hard to find a general to command a brigade of their soldiers. Officers were afraid that when the colored man saw his master with a gun he would run. Gen. B. F. Butter, after asking to be relieved from his station at Fortress堡堡 took command of a brigade of colored soldiers in the first battle, and in the last as well, the boys did run and the officers couldn't hold them back; but instead of running from the enemy they ran to him and after him, until the white soldiers were made to retreat. "After the first fight Gen. Butter recommended that the colored soldiers be sold the same rate and sum that white soldiers received. He made the following statement: The colored man fills the same space in the ranks and performs the same services as the whites, and fills the same space in the grave, and is therefore entitled to the same pay.' And he called these men his 'coons', and was ready to lead them into any battle. "Though faithful and trustworthy to the flag of this country, the government has not been true to him. His rights are curtailed in every department of the government." Any foreigner may enter into American citizenship without knowing its laws, customs or spirit, but well acquainted with the use of dynamite and other instruments, for the destruction of civil buildings, he is granted all the rights of American citizenship and protected under the same, against the interests of the colored American, who is not an alien but a native of the country and who has, in every peril, upheld its standards with his arm and his blood. "In the Spanish American war it was the Ninth colored cavalry that saved this country from a shameful and disgraceful defeat. Their success made one of the greatest presidents of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and James Madison. Justice that. Is all we ask. All we ask now is that he may be re- (Continued on page 2.) CHICAGO, LLL., SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1912. GLOBE THEATER MADE TO TAKE NOTICE. Another Third Class Theater That Hudlies Negroes in One Corner Except When One of the Up-to-date Colored Shows Come, Then They Ralee the Prices—A Brave Woman Stands up for Rights While a Number of Strong Men Sit Still and Grow. Monday night a Mrs. T. P. Morgan, 3805 Wabash Ave., and two other ladies, went to the Globe Theater, Wabash Ave. and Peck Court. They expected to occupy the seats which they had bought but when they had removed their wraps they realized they were in the Jim Crow section. The etahua not been raised but greatly of eight men (?), with their lady guests already loudly protesting of their treatment but had not the courage to protest and get satisfaction. Not so, with these ladies. Led by Mrs. Morgan they sought the manager, told him in the plainest kind of English of the treatment accorded their race patrons, demanded better seats, and got them. This incident is just one of many that night occur every year hating, third class play houses. The man they were certainly backward and again the Chicago Defender declares that most of the initiative for equal rights are started by our noble women. The splendid dendron that always marks the race when they attend places of this kind is always in mark contrast to the decorum of the race up with courteous but insistent demands for your legal rights and this despicable practice will soon be abolished. LEAP YEAR-LOOK OUT! A Chicago Judge and an Evanston Justice Offer to Wed Free Girls Who "Pop" the Question. If you have been keeping a young lady's company for some time and have not asked her to marry you, but think that she cares enough for you to answer "yes" if you did, look out! This is leap year and a number of the gentler sex are on the war-path. This week Municipal Judge John R. Newcomer made known that he is a stunner friend of young women who exercise their leap year prerogative to propose to their sweethearts. He announced that he was unnecessary for Chicago girls who will question to go to Elgin and consider Magistrate George P. Thompson in order to have the marriage ceremony performed free of charge. Judge Newcomer will be glad to officiate without charge in Chicago for any young women who prove successful in proposing. The judge gave his reason, which he regards as good and sufficient, for the liberality on his part. He declared his belief that any girl who left the popping of the question to deserved a free wedding. Another woman who gave same opinion is Justice J. F. Boyer of the Court. He will go even further than Judge Newcomer and marry free of charge any "old maid," whether she has popped the question or not. This is due to the fact that Evanston has 1,800 marriageable women than men—as many as Oak Park has. THE HAPPY THREE "A CALLING GO." "We Three, Happy as Can Be, on the Way This New Year's Day." New Years', 1817, Messles. Joseph W. Moore, David B. Peyton, Sr. Richard E. Moore and Mr. Dyson went calling on their friends. Monday last (New Year's day, 1912), they went calling again. For some unexplained reason Mr. Dyson was not one of the party but "the happy three" spent the day joyfully and ended in the wee morns' hours with their long list nearly completed. Never in the forty-odd years have these well known citizens failed to visit their many friends on New Year's day. Their slogan for the day was. "We three, happy as can be. On the way this New Year's day." Their calling cards were of the post card type, beautifully executed in gold and are prized as souvenirs by the recipients. The records of their calls are recorded in a pocket note book that has been used for that purpose for forty-two years. MRS. LEE'S MANY PRESENTS. Mrs. Henrietta Lee, 3159 State Street, Grand Daughter Ruler of the Lady Elks of the I. B. O. E. O. W., received many Christmas gifts from the members of the temples under her jurisdiction. Mrs. Lee is very proud of the gift of Elmira Temple, No. 21, an umbrella with a heavy gold handle, and a beautiful pillow from Mrs. D. Henderson, and thanks everyone, through The Chicago Defender, for their gifts—J. H. S. THE LIME KILN EATING CLUB This famous dining organization met at the residence of their chief, Mrs. Robert A. Williams, 3544 Dearborn St. Christmas and remembered her by placing a substantial check on a Christmas tree. Besides the President, Dr. Rankins, the following gentlemen were present: Messrs. Patterson, Henderson, Woodson, Anderson McKeynolds, Oscar De Priest, and Dr. Garnes. The gentlemen are regular boarders with Williams and they are pleased with their real home cooking they feel duty, and dander their Kind remembrance of the season. WITH THE SOLDIERS IN THE DANCE WITH THE SOLDIERS IN THE DANCE The New, Year Ball of the Eighth Infantry, Illinois National Guard, Monday Night at the Seventh Regiment Armory, the Gala Event of the Season—Admirers of "The Boys in Blue" Turn Out in a Vast Throng to Help Our State Guardsmake Merry—The Occasion a. Record-Breaking One for Brilliance and Attendance. MISS INDIA DEMMING "THE BELLE" LEADS, GRAND MARCH WITH PROF. GARFIELD WILSON. Grand March Was a Masterpiece—Unique and Intricate Figures Successfully Execute with in the Lead for Social Honors—Everybody Well Dressed With a Decided Tendency on the Part of the Men. Toward the Conventional — Ladies Make Fashion History—Prominent Persons in the Large Assemblage—The "Reporter's Note Book." By J. Hockley Smiley. Perhaps the myriad rays of the many incandescent and electric lights in the ball room of the Congress Hotel or the equally bright illumination. in the more stalid Auditorium would have lent luster to the occasion, but the Seventh Regiment Armory was the ideal place for the New Year's Ball of the 81st Infantry, I. N. G., held there Monday night. This large place, with its vast expense of floor space, with its unornate ring of balconies, undarned even upon this occasion except by an occasional flag, some vari-colored paper decorations and flaming signs of events to come, formed the most fitting background for the most elaborate Military Ball in years. Taking the place as it did of the Charity Ball itself, it proved to be the ball success of years, for in attendance, brilliance and features it outclassed them all. The Vast Attendance. Receptions and balls there have been in countless numbers, but for all around smoothness in every detail, for numbers in attendance, it takes first place. The ladies made fashion history in bright and becoming costumes, supplemented by unique and attractive coiffures and head ornaments. The men set a new standard by the increase in the rack and file toward the conventional. The vast assemblage was made up of Chicago's beat in every line. Every officer, every private and every friend was attired in their very best. / Every decade has made its soldiers, especially on dresses at the ball, as a peculiar fascination for clanking sword and glistening buttons and lace, but this occasion marked the largest gathering of young and old, the gay and sedate, to help the boys in blue to make merry. In the Balconies. In the balconies the student of human nature found many types—there were the fond parents whose only thought was to see "our boy" in the march. Then there were hundreds who did not dance, but whose delight was in seeing some soldier idle in the march or a 'dreamy waltz'. It was a happy occasion, the beginning of the new year, the time to make merry and every one did. Several little tots were out also to see "Uncle Bob or Uncle Joe." From one extreme in age to other the only idea was the soldiers. The Grand March. The grand march was the event of the evening although the varied program of dances was most enjoyable. In arranging the march those in charge must be congratulated for catering to a popular idea and placing at the front the citizen and not the soldier. The march was led by Prof. Garfield Wilson. Mise India Deeming, who accompanied him, tail, of quip head and stread a milen, was placed on the mat for the mark of the art of dancing and social department. All in all it was great, it was the highest idea in evolution and intricate movement. I make no estimate of the number of couples in the march but consider Prof. Wilson a peerless leader. The Eighth Socially—The Band. The 8th Infantry, I. N. G., looms up as the social leaders of 1912. Offered by the race's best citizens, advised and aided in every way by the leaders of the dominant race, and encouraged by the high and low, the rich and poor of the masses of our own race, the gallant "5th" has reached the highest pinnacle. Next year we hope the hall will be held in their own armory. The band, this important adjunct under Mr. Berry, rendered number after number so pleasing as to bring forth the crowd. The crowd was as happy as the hall everyone was as happy as a May morning and the inspiring strains from the music loft was known as "The Grizzly Bear." The Reporter's Note Book In one group I met. Miss Essie Arnold, the Colonel's niece, as bright and pleasant as ever, Mr. F. I. Hamilton, that progressive and substantial part of any forward movement, and Mr. W. R. Sobers, whose many entertainments are always par excellence. This happy trio declared the Ball to be the "best yet" and they certainly should be good judges. Mrs. Fannie Emmanuel, promoter of the Charity Ball a year ago, shared Mrs. J. W. Scott received in honor merry Christmas, and many happy of Mrs. Manning of South Bend, Ind., new years. New Year's day. honors with Col. and Mrs. Marshall in popular favor. Mrs. Emanuel, you know, is a student of medicine and surgery, but finds time from her studies and the activities of the Emanuel establishment down town to grace events of this kind. "The newly weds" had the time of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henry Browne, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Hyram never missed a dance. There were several whom they say are matrimonially included but I will reserve mention of them until another time. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson did not attend. His brother, Charley, early in the evening was authority for the announcement of the illness of the champion's wife. Mr. and Wm. H. Riley came from the upper part of Canada to attend the ball. As usual he large a party. Mr. Riley said that the memory of the evening will long remain." It was pleasing to note the increase in the masses of the men toward the conventional. Never has a ball as a popular price brought out so many men in the neat Prince Albert or the more formal dress suit. Such experts in the matter of dress as Mr. Sobers, Garfield Wilson and Wm. H. Browne, Jr. must have been elated. Miss India Deeming, beautifully gowned and graceful, and Prof. Garfield Wilson, always displaying the latest in immaculate attire, were the acme of perfection as leaders of the grand march. My vocabulary is too limited to do them credit. It was grand, perfect, it was a ten-years-in-advance grand matches. The difficult figure "sight" from the balcony was a beautiful sight. Mr. Cary B. Lewis, of the Chronicle, Mr. Julius F. Taylor, of the Broad Axe, were noted among the newspaper men present. Editor Abbott evidently had "a night off" for the mazy waltz and not the "press gang" took up his entire evening. To note all who occupied the front yard and among them were Hon. and Mrs. B. Wright, Dr. Daniel H. Williams, Dr. E. S. Miller and attorney and Mrs. B. F. Moseley. The grand march was led as follows: Prof. Garfield Wilson and Miss India Deeming, Col. and Mrs. Marshall, Major and Mrs. Jackson, Major Dennison and Mrs. Louis B. Anderson, followed in turn by all the other members of the regiment with their wives, teachers and friends and as large a representation of the flower of Chicago society as was ever witnessed on a ball room floor. "Who was there?" asked some one, "Everybody," I replied, and it was so. All the leading business, professional and social people were there. It would be impossible to name them if I had the space, but I am reminded of Dr. Lenard Lewis who I saw for that time in his resplendent uniform. "Our next will be in May," said the closing line of the program, but it must be remembered, in the lines of an old song, that "old December can marry young May," but in this case it was January. May must make it its own record. Among the vast throng present I noticed Mrs. Jackson Gordon, Mrs. Elle Trent, Mrs. Belle Patron, Mr. R. A. J. Shaw and his brother John and party, Mr. William Grayton and party, Mr. Tywman and party, Mr. E. Ward of Columbus, O., and party, Prof and Mrs. William Emanuel, Mrs. Charles Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Morgan, Mt. Mr. Benole Lee, Charles Johnson, Mt. Mr. Champion Jack, Miss Laura, Stuart and Mrs. Wm. Henry Browne, Jr. and Mrs. Hyman, Mr. W. H. R.iley, F. L. Hamilton, W. R. Sobers. J. HOCKLEY SMILEY COL. J. R. MARSHALL GIVES FRIEND DOG. Pedigree Collie as Christian Gift to Mr. Chaffin, owner of Owner Col. John R. Marshall's Christmas gift to Mr. Charles Comiskey, the baseball magnae, was a handsome collele. This highly pedigreed dog, whose ancestors for four generations have been bench winners, was promptly named "White Sox." Col. Marshall considers Mr. Comiskey one of the race's best friends. Mr. Comiskey's day last exercise, Eighth Regiment, I N. N. at the White Sox park. Mr. Comiskey donated the use of the entire grounds and its many attendants. Even the next day when the caretakers were cleaning up the Colonel was there with generous tips but he was told that it was "against orders." Mr. Comiskey promises the use of the park again. No wonder the Colonel remembered him on Christmas. MISS GRACE KNIGHTEN SAILS. Miss Grace Knighten, whose trip to India was publ'ed exclusively in the Chicago I tender a week or two ago, sailed from London for India Dec. 1 on the S. S. Mantou of the P. & O. flect. By the passenger list received here this week our former resident is registered as "Miss Grace Knighten, U. S. A., and malda." Mr. Julius N. Avandorph and Mr. W. R. Sobers followed their usual custom New Year's day and called on their many friends. They have not the record of 42 years, like Moore and Moore, Peyton and Dyson, but they say that "they have a chance." WHITE LADY OF GEORGIA DEFENDS HER COLORED SISTERS She Says Can the Southern White Man Exterminate the Children of His Own, Born by the Negro Woman?—Will He Continue to Flood the Towns and Cities with His Mulatto Offspring?—White Women Scream Rape in Imagination When Colored Man Is Not Thinking About Her. SHOULD BE MADE TO MARRY HIS NEGRO MISTRESS. The Educated Men and Women of Color at the South Largely Responsible for Conditions—Professors, Teachers and Ministers Who Know Their Friends Are Living Lewd Lives Keep Their Mouths Closed—Presidents of Colleges Admit Mulatto Children Brought by Their White Fathers and Give These Children Advantage Over Children Born in Wedlock—The Greed of the Dollar and the Cowardice of the Negro Man the Cause Jessup, Ga., Jan. 4.—I suppose amd all this hurry and cry of 'Lychen 'emil' 'Ku-Klux 'emil', the small voice of a dissenter will not be heard, or if heard will be shouted down as an alienist in the cause of Southern womanhood. This woman—I am a woman—is what I would make our protection, not that to suffer as Spartan martyrs, but the courage to face such with a nerve that must daunt the wildness of the agro brute. You believe and I know experience what I small relate—than if a woman is alone and sees a Negro she becomes frightened; he sees the condition which just his presence reduces her to, and thoughts and purposes and deed are aroused he would never had had but for certain knowledge of the woman's fear of him. Again, the cry of rape is started by some hysterical woman when there has never been a shadow of such, only in frenzied imagination. Are we from whose race when our womanhood, from whose intention draws its life, is afraid in the presence? Then broadcast such fear through the papers and reap the result. Suppress such fear and the deeds the fear reduces! Who has noticed, after the commission of such crime, no matter IMPUDENT INSURANCE COLLECTORS IMPUDENT INSURANCE COLLECTORS Complaints of Sasy Talk of Insurance Collectors—If the Money Received Is Not Up to Their Expectations They Forget to Be Polite, Recently the Chicago Defender's attention has been called to the peculiar business methods of some of our local insurance companies. The greatest complaint, seemingly, comes from the incident and impudent treatment of the policy holders by collectors, who, disappointed at the amount paid, or the non-payment of any money, vent their displeasure by a lot of sass. Our attention has been called to two instances particularly where ungentlemanly collectors have not only been disappointed but also the talk that the index in both cases can throw them out of the windows. The Defender realizes that the insurance business is a profitable one; that the race clientele is as prompt as any other in payment, if not more so, but we serve notice that after this issue we will carefully note and publish in detail every instance of discourteous treatment to members of the race that is presented to us. As a rule the collectors, inspectors and other officers of the old line companies, doing business in this city, are men who have handled what is known as the colored "debit" for years and consequently have learned to classify, but to all and every occasion, to allure and courteous. This class of men dignify any business and it is not of those we speak, but of those narrow-minded in any capacity of the insurance business who allow the dollar mark to usurp the fundamental principles of a gentleman. We are carefully investigating this matter and this story is only the first if occasion demands further publicity. ENTERTAINS, IN HONOR OF VISITOR. Mrs. James H. Carter c. 2968 Armour avenue entertained the following ladies at dinner Christmas day; Mrs. Laura Smith of Topeka, Kana.; Mrs. D. B. Jones of Topeka, Kana; Rachel Jones of Cleveland; Mrs. Samuel Carey, Carrie Keats, Emma Stevens and Millie Hiesler all of this city. With choice food and sparkling wine the party had a merry time. If you see it in The Defender it is so PRICE 5 CENTS GEORGIA DEFENDS HER COLORED SISTERS ate Man Exterminate the Children Negro Woman?—Will He Continue uses with His Mulatto Offspring?— be in Imagination When Colored t Her. BERRY HIS NEGRO MISTRESS. of Color at the South Largely Re- professors, Teachers and Ministers are Living Lewd Lives Keep Their of Colleges Admit Mulatto Chil- le Fathers and Give These Children born in Wedlock—The Greed of the the Negro Man the Cause. how horrible the punishment meted the offender, the score that quickly follows? If lynching stops it, lynch; but it does not. Deeper than physical fear must the blow be struck. Look at the hordes of mulatto children swarming in the cities, the towns and even the country, and say how far is the white man responsible for conditions. If he stoops to the black man's what then when the black man dares to put faithful eyes to the white man's woman? Can the Anglo-Saxon exterminate the children of his own blood, half breed though they be? "Let him who is without a blemish cast the first stone." Accomplish by willing interest on the white man's part—brute force by the Negro—the result is the same, outraged Nature and degradation of our Southern blood. Then if riot, bloodshed and extermination must be the name of justice, let it be by men who guardians of the South's honor. I have expressed myself at considerable length, so must omit it, as possibly it would benefit no one. Yours for the South's honor, and justice. VARA A. MAJETTE —Advocate. MR. E. E. WARD HIGHLY ENTERTAINED. The Prominent Visitor From Columbus, Ohio, in the Whirl of Gaiety and Pleasure—Ladies Vie With His Male Friends in Unique and Enjoyable Functions. Mr. E. W. Ward, of Columbus, Ohio the prominent and progressive business man, who knows the city last Friday for his hold, was with all being winced and dined by his many friends. From the time of his arrival his life has been one continual round of gaiety and pleasure. Saturday night he was the guest of the Lady Elks at a reunion at Haulett's Hall. Sunday morning he attended St. Thomas church, after which he spent a portion of the afternoon with his friends, the Eastons, of 3613 Prairie Ave. Sunday afternoon he addressed the meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Rooms and at night was the guest of honor at the Swastika Club's reception. New Year's afternoon he was among the many callers who enjoyed the "at home" at the residence of Col. and Mrs. John R. Marshall. In the evening he went to the Eighth Regiment Ball and no one present had a better time than did Mr. Ward and his large party. Previous to attending the ball he was guest at the Thomas residence, 3308 Park Avenue, the occasion being a New Year reception. Tuesday was the occasion of a thee party as the guest of the Koe nedys of Calumet Ave. Wednesday Mr. Ward was the guest of Dr. Gordon Jackson in a round of pleasure, followed by a dinner at the residence of Mr. Geo. Henry Jackson, 3416 Vernon. Ave. Wednesday night the party by Miss Cecelia Johnson was small but unexcelled by any of the previous affairs. Cards, music and dancing were the features of the evening. Thursday night he wound up a week of social activities as the guest of the Twentieth Century Whist Club at the residence of Mrs. Mamie Smith, 3733 Forest Avenue. Early Thursday afternoon, in company with Editor R. S. Abbott, a visit was made to Evanston. Friday morning Mr. Ward departed for the West, intending to make several stops on route. JACKSON AND ANDERSON IN OIL. The Presentation of Pictures of Loula B. Anderson and Major R. R. Jackson to the Appomatto Club an Enjoyable Occasion. Very few affairs at the Appomattox Club have been more enjoyable than the one Saturday night last, the presentation of handsome pictures to the club of Attorney Louis B. Anderson and Major R. R. Jackson. The program was as follows: The meeting was called to order and remarks by President Wm. R. Cowan, piano selection, Mr. David A. McGowan; introduction of Major Jackson; presentation of picture of Hon. L. B. Anderson; acceptance by President Cowan; solo, Mr. Mundy; introduction of Mr. A. A. Welly; presentation of picture of Maj. R. R. Jackson; acceptance by President Cowan, followed by remarks by Ex-Presidents E. H. Wright, Adolph Harris, L. B. Anderson. The program ended with a piano selection by David Cowan. WATCH NIGHT ERVICES AT BETHEL CHURCH The Emancipation Celebration by the Bethel Literary Club Preceding the Usual "Watch Night Services" an Appropriate End to the Old Year. A week ago Rev. Roborts announced that unusual care would be taken not to overcrowd the office on Watch Night ("car's Eve"). Consequently, as early as six o'clock the members and Friends of Bethel put in their appearance to retain their seats for "Watch Meeting." At about eleven-thirty the doors were closed and the pastor arranged an overflow meeting in the lecture room below. Mr. B. W. Fitts, president of the literary club, gained renown for the most elaborate Emancipation celebration in years. This very important event in race history, neglected on every hand, inspired a large audience to increased interest in their own people and the importance of the Emancipation of the American slaves. Mrs. Cecilia Parker Wolley, president of Douglass Center, spoke on Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Mr. Adelbert H. Roberts was the speaker of the evening. His subject was "Wendell Phillips." Mr. Roberts, our most talented and never before was so eloquent, was a brilliant ence marveled at his vast knowledge of this foremost friend of the race and of his wonderful ability as a speaker. Mr. George Garner, Jr., and Mr. Opal D. Cooper rendered solos, and the choir sang several selections. The meeting was then merged into the regular watch night service. Impressive in the true sense of the word but with an increased interest on the part of the audience, the meeting marked an epoch in the year and devotion and no doubt will be the means of increased efforts by officers and members throughout the year. Several united with the church while others asked the assistance of the church in an endeavor to lead better lives. "No, Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight?" and other appropriate hymns were sung with the birth of the new year and a large crowd wended their way way homeward, wishing everyone a Happy New Year. ENGLEWOOD NEWS Weekly Letter From This Thriving Section of the City—All the News. Mr. N. A. Graumar of 6645 Carpenter street, gave a party New Year's day in honor of his Sunday school class, which is composed of fourteen girls. Prof. A. Johnson and wife and Miss Gales of Boston and the Overton sisters were the guests of honor and Master Sedwich Odom rendered one of his best selections from Dunbar. Mrs. W. J. Thompson of 1335 North Halsted street gave a family dinner New Year's eve. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lee of 333 West Harrison street entertained New Year's eve; those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. P. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. S. Carothers, Mrs. L. Jordan and son George and Mrs. Nelson of Texas, Mrs. Blasingal and Mrs. Lee and Mr. Bold, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Carmack of 6024 Aberdeen street entertained at a holiday dinner Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Booze, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jlerson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seales, Mr. and Mrs. Jameson, Mr. J. W. Samuels, Mr. J. Brown, Mrs. L. Smith of 6024 Aberdeen street is rapidly improving. Mr. and Mrs. Steward of 6215 Aberdeen street lost their oldest son last month; the body was taken to Ohio for burial. The Waterfield home to office for burial by fire Wednesday afternoon but no lives street. Mrs. Prior of 1338 West Glast street was assisted by the friends New Year's eve. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper of 6014 Normal housewould celebrated their silver anniversary Saturday night; they received quite a few good and useful presents. The Ideal Woman's club presented them with a silver tea set. Shiloh Baptist church Sunday elected the following officers for the year: Mr. Elliott, superintendent; Mr. Johnson, assistant superintendent; Rev. Harris, general superintendent; Miss Stacker, secretary; Mr. Granmar, treasurer; Mrs. L. Jordan, pianist, and Miss Travian, assistant pianist, and Mrs. Montgomery, librarian, assisted by Lonzo Stafford, Russell Elliott and Winston Turner. The children's party last Friday was a success; 150 children were fed and given Christmas gifts. NEW YEAR'S NIGHT AT THE DEL PRADO HOTEL. Every year when Mr. E. R. Bradley, owner of the Hotel Del Prado, comes to the city to spend the holidays he arranges with Manager Mr. H. H. McLain for a night for Mr. Toney Bagley, his valet and right hand man. This year the event took place on the New Year's Eve at the B. B. Bagley had the spacious dining room at his disposal immediately after dinner. The program was a varied and delightful one. The choicest artists from the Pekin theater took part. There was an old fashioned cake walk in which Mr. Bagley and Capt. Thompson of the bill stand participated. Capt. Thompson and lady were the winners, I understand. Another feature was the male quail that was featured in the dedication of "My Old Kepukty Home" was at the special request of Mr. Bradley and was encored several times. Every guest at home that night was in attendance, Attorney Joseph Burtes being most prominent, for he is a friend of every employee of the house. Capt. W. M. Spear was in his usual happy and had a Description of the Madonna Della Bella, Stella, and Michel which recently disappeared. Florence, Italy," the famous Madonna Della Stella of Fr Angelo Angelina was in a beautiful Gothic tabernacle, which is the sole ornament of a cell in San Marco, Florence," reads a description of the stolen painting. "At every step in these sacred priests is a reminder of the angelic brother. How the gray walls blossomed under his brush into forms and colors of eternal beauty! After seeing the larger wall paintings in I The Stolen Madonna. corridors and refectory this little gem seems to epitomise his closest gifts, "A rich frame, fit setting for the jewel, incloses an outer circle of adoring angels, and within, the central panel contains only the full length figure of the Virgin with her child, against a mandora formed of golden rays running from center to circumference. The Madonna is enveloped in a long, dark blue cloak, drawn around her head like a Byzantine woman, with her eyes from the front, her brow from which is the title of the picture. She holds her child fondly, and he, with responsive affection, nestles against his mother, pressing his little face into her neck. "Faithful to the standards of his predecessors and untouched by the new spirit of naturalism all about him the monk painter preserves in his conception the most sacred traditions with them the element of love and tenderness which appeals strongly to every human heart." WHERE LINCOLN STUDIED LAW Site of the Old Breckinridge Homestead in Warrick County, Indiana, Marked by Monument. Boonville, Ind.—"Where Lincoln Studied Law When a Boy," is the inscription of a monument erected near here by Robert A. Breckenridge, of Austin, Tex. The monument will act as a marker for the old Breckenridge homestead, the most historic site in Warrick county. When growing to manhood Abraham Lincoln visited the Warrick county court and there met John A. Breckenridge, an attorney. Lincoln formed an acquaintance with Breckenridge and told the latter of his de Where Lincoln Read Law. she to familiarize himself with Blackstone. Breckenridge invited the young man to visit him. On one of his visits to Breckenridge Lincoln asked for and obtained employment at the Breckenridge farm. This enabled him to read almost every book that comprised the Breckenridge library, which is now owned by a Boonyville attorney. The old Breckenridge homestead, although remodeled several times, is to be preserved in its present state. George W. Breckenridge of San Antonio, Tex., and a son of John A. Breckenridge, has contributed to the upkeep of the home. A stump at one vault has been given varnished and covered with glass inscription has been cut in it as follows: "This Tree Was Set by Abraham Lincoln." In the accompanying illustration the oak stump is visible. SIMPLY OLD MAID FACTORIES Educator Declares Education Leads to Business Life and Makes Marriage Datasteful. Boston—Denouncing colleges as "old mud factories" and blaming women for being so fond of society and automobiles that they cannot find time to raise families, Dr. Robert J. Sprague of Amherst (Mass.) Agricultural college, has found what he considers one of the greatest evils of higher education. "The business life wears off that restraint between the sexes that causes interest," said Doctor Sprague. "Women become so accustomed to the constant and daily society of men, and vice versa, that marriage isn't thought of. "The professional woman has money of her own—she need not get it from a husband. Is it a wonder that she dreads to exchange for dependency, for a husband with an income perhaps smaller than her own, for the monotony of a home, and for the cares of babies?" COL. RUFFIN'S elected president of the United States in 1912, because he is a man for the people, of the people and by the people. "With all the shamful acts toward the colored race, the most cruel is that of a number of brutal white men meeting a poor man with his family and a load of cotton going to the gin, a man of integrity; a set of roughs catches him, chains him and his family to the wagon load of cotton, sets fire to it and burns them to death with their cotton. A very little is said about this, and yet such cruelty, the president sitting in silence and afraid to advise the citizens what is best to be done in such cases. In the fact of all the opposition the colored man has God with him, in population his increase from natural births is in the same or a little beyond the regular ratio of increase, is greater than that of the whites, with the hundreds of thousands of increase annually from foreign population. The colored increase from natural births alone, the population of this country including all is 100,000,000. The colonyulation, twelve million and a fraction, giving a little one-eighth of the population of this country. His growth educationally has been wonderful. He now can feel proud of professional men in every branch of life, who are doing credit to themselves, to their race and to their country. In wealth he has done better than any other race that ever lived under God's sun under similar circumstances. He owns and pays taxes on real and personal property in the aggregate of two and one-half billions of dollars, showing that his emancipation from slavery was not a national government both state and national governments be the proud of and, instead of discouraging, they should encourage him to further progress. "Regardless of the discouragement from apparently every avenue of life, we still have some few strong friends left among the whites, who are instruments in the hands of the Almighty, constantly fighting at the court of justice for better protection and for even handed justice to be dealt out to all citizens alike. You may be proud of such friends. They are silent to many of us, but without their aid prejudice, though great and oppression severe, would be a greater barrier to us than it is. You, my friends, want to be proud of yourselves, proud of your race, and you want to become united as one man and endeavor to help to lift the weak minded ones to a higher standard, and in the end these friends who are fighting for us will feel that they have received their reward when they shall have accomplished the end for which they fight, even handed justice." Col Ruffin is the owner of large tracts of coal oil and timber lands, the title to which he secured after several years of litigation. The Col., we understand, is now offering portions of this land for sale. MRS. FRANK KING, UNDERTAKER With a record of 368 funerals during the past year, both white and colored, Mrs. Frank King, the undertaker, 3604 State street, wants to thank the public for their support and kindness during the year. No other undertaking house can show such a record, the A total averages over a funeral a day. Mrs. King is now fully equipped for the year's work and is in a position to offer a cheaper funeral service than any other house in Chicago. Mr. Frank, the efficient licensed embalmer, is still in her service and on hand at all times to render prompt service. ANOTHER THROUGH CAR ROUTE. Through route No. 1, regarded as the most important provided for under the traction ordinances, was put in operation yesterday morning. The line runs from Devon avenue and North Clark street to Fifty-first street and Indiana avenue and brings residents of the north side to the Illinois College, the Coliseum and other points without change of cars or payment of an additional fare. Cars on the line are being run eight minutes apart, but it was said that if the traffic appeared to warrant, more cars would be put on. The line runs in Evanston avenue and North Clark street to Division, east in Division to State, south to Walbush avenue, south to Eighteenth street, south Indiana avenue and south to Fifty-first street, returning by the same route. Esteem That Is Lasting. "There is no occasion to regard with continual dislike one who had formerly a mean opinion of your merits; for you are never so sure of permanent enteem as from the man who once esteemed you lightly, and has corrected his mistake—if it be a mistake."—Sir Arthur Helps. Social Obligations "Dear," said Mrs. Westcott dramatically to her husband as she took the newspaper out of his hands to compel him to give his undivided attention to her, "we've got to entertain! That's all there is to it!" "Well, why have we?" demanded Westcott. "I'm simply ashamed to look our friends in the face, and actually the Ruggleses and the Squires will think we are stingy! They've lived here nearly a year and I've never even had a luncheon in all that time! Think of it! And I receive invitations almost every day! But there's one comfort—I don't go any more! So I really don't owe a lot of people more than the invitation myself." Westcott listened helplessly, trying in vain to catch a glimpse of the headscarf he never wore that his wife held. "Yes," he said, in a most desultory manner, feeling in duty bound to make some remark in the pause. "Yes, that's it!" went on Mrs. Westcott. "We'll entertain! We'll do something big, too! Come, help me plan!" She beamed on him as she shewed the newspaper behind her, regardless of its landing on the floor. "But, remonstrated her husband, weakly, 'these big affairs are—are rather an expense, aren't they?' We would say, 'I think of it before?' Mrs. Westcott asked, ignoring his remark. "There, they've been gone only two months and I've owed them something so long! I could have had it a week, say after they sailed and——" She paused in rapt contemplation. "Why, my dear," interposed Westcott, surprised by the peculiar trend of his wife's remarks. "You say you wish you could have given it a week after they sailed! I assume that you mean the Rankins. But why a week after they sailed? Why was that time any better than the present?" Mrs. Westcott gazed on him in ply for his lack of comprehension, "you see, I could have invited them!" Westcott took a deep breath. He looked at his wife earnestly while his brain tried to fathom the mystery. "You wanted to give it early so you could invite the Rankins to come to it a week after they sailed! Ah, yes! So clear—so—so—shall we call it lust?" "Oh, bother!" Mrs. Westcott impatiently exclaimed. "Why can't you understand things? I always have to explain everything to you! If I invited them then they'dowe me an invitation. I'd have paid what I owe them, they couldn't come because they'd be sailing for Europe at the time." Westcott eyed his wife in admiration. "Are you going to—to run the whole party on the same principle?" he queried, respectfully. "Well, we'll issue about twice as many invitations as the house can bold," she explained, the fire of victory in her eyes. "There are the Browns. They're going to Florida this winter. I heard that they leave in about a week. That's five, for I'd have to have the girls, too." She looked at her husband and said, "Oh, and there are the Warriors and the Smiths. They're going hunting together this fall somewhere up north and they'll be gone a month, I know! That's seven with Mr. Warren's sisters!" Westcott pulled out an envelope and put down the figures." "Then there are the doctor and his mother. He told me the other day that she wasn't at all well and he thought he'd take a run out west to go with her to his sisters in California. I could invite them!" She are the minister and his wife and his sister, "I put in Westcott, with proper pride in his offering. "He's going to accept that church in Rochester. So we can invite them!" . ____ Mrs. Westcott glanced at her husband to detect any fraud in his air of frankness, but he was adding the names to his list enthusiastically. "There are twenty that can't come," he counted, finally. Mrs. Westcott sighed a deep sigh of thanksgiving. "That's all right, then," she said. "Now, we'll just ask our own immediate friends in to tea that night and have a good time. That'll be eight or ten altogether—and, thank goodness, most of my obligations will be paid!" Then she handed his newspaper to him smiling. What the RelkIn Ja. A new stringed musical instrument is reported to have been devised by a Japanese violinmaker in the city of Nagoya. The invention is named the reklin, and seems likely to superseize the samisen. It has the shape of a guitar, save in the neck, that is the only part resembling a samisen. There are four strings to it, and by manipulation of the keys the instrument can be played. Do the work of several samisen. Do the work of played reklin in an orchestra of Japanese instruments and showed that it is a success in every way. He says that the idea came to him when he was touring through Europe last year. Profit In Seaweed. The same species of seaweed used in Japan for the manufacture of kanten exists in inexhaustible abundance on our Pacific coast and at numerous places along the Atlantic coast, while related species, of equal value, are abundant almost everywhere in temperate waters. In this country the product commands high prices, so that the manufacture of seaweed inslglass ought to prove a highly remunerative industry. Rampageous. "What's your wife reading now?" "The riot act, mostly." POISED OVER A PRECIPICE Strange Pillar Formation Which Stands Among the Precipitous Rocks of the Grand Canyon. Flagstaff, Arizona.—The strange pillar formation called "Thor's Hammer," is found in that region of natural wonders, the Grand Canyon of Arizona. It is perched on the side of the precipice and to the eyes of the tourist it always seems about to slip into the abyss, but lets the leaning tower of Pisa the center of gravity falls within the base of the strange formation. Standing in the presence of the precipitous rocks of the Grand Can Thor's Hammer. yon, which tower to heights of 5,000 feet, piercing the clouds above, the abyss yawning at his feet, the spectator is overpowered at their immensity. He stands transfixed! There is probably no spot on earth where man is more impressed with his own insignificance or more overpowered by the grandeur of nature. It is the grandest gorge spires one with its sublimity; it appalls him with its heights, its depths, its awful solitude. The hand of the infinite has cished these rocks into most fantastic forms, their towering turrets and imposing minarets standing out boldly in bas relief against the deep blue of a southern sky. And over all is the illusion of distance. One cannot conceive the vastness of it all, and is met by a series of surprises, as it is borne in upon him that yonder gorge, or rock, or peak, or crag lies perhaps miles away. At the bottom of the mountain, the violent and picture-fueled, hardly rushes, a rocky environment, lashing itself into foam. About the mighty peaks the eagle scars and struggling vegetation contends against fate for a rooftold among the rocks. WOMAN RAILROAD PRESIDENT Through Her Wise Management Mrs. Kidder of California Has Accumulated a Fortune. Sacramento, Cal.-As president of a railroad in California, Mrs. John F. Kidder, who recently disposed of her controlling interest in the road, has been no mere figure-head. When her husband died and she found among her other possessions a narrow gauge railroad running through the Sacramento valley she confessed to her husband that she was "stumped." "Dispose of it," she replied. "So she couldn't do that." The road had been her husband's pride and she felt that she must retain it for a time at least. So, being a true example of western womanhood, she started right in to learn the duties and responsibilities of railroad management—and she succeeded. To know how well one Mrs. John F. Kidder. has only to mention her name in the far west. The little westerner quietly directed the operation of the road—every employee, swears allegiance to her—increased its value and is now said to be worth more than $1,000,000. Recently she accepted the offer to sell her property in California Midland, and by so doing her career as railroad president—probably the only one of her sex in the United States. The First State Trademark Des Molines, In.-An official Iowa trademark has been registered with the secretary of state. In the future, products of factories of the state will be stamped with a design of a hawk's head within a cogwheel, bearing the words "Made in Iowa." Iowa is said to be the first state to have an official trademark. This was authorized by the session of the legislature, and the Manufacturers' association had it registered. Desollete Barred at Church St. Paul, Minn.-Bare shoulders for women are tabooed at the reasonable Episcopal church of St. John the Evanglist, whether at a Sunday service or a mid-week meeting. Rev. J. A. Schaad, the new rector, has stirred social circles by announcing that he does not desire to officiate at weddings in which women attending are not fully garbed. A GREAT BARGAIN SALE OF READY TRIMMED HATS We want your trade. Will you pay us a visit*next time? The inducements which we offer to get your business are LOW PRICES and surpassing VALUES of Trimmed Hats that are sure to please you. We depend on your complete satisfaction for our future business. MRS. J. WALLACE, Hair Expert French Pomade and Turkish Oil Manufacturer Come and see our great offerings in popular and medium-priced switches and hair goods. 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Other hotels in the neighborhood are the Victoria, Reynolds, Princess, Grace and Grand Pacific. The fire started in the uniform store room of the Western Union Telegraph Company. Flames caused damage there and smoke and water caused loss among files of the telegraph company on the third floor and clothing in a store on the first floor. The saloon of "Bud" White was damaged also. The Imperial building is one of the oldest in the loop. It is between the Western Union building and the Kaiserhof hotel. Many years ago it held the open board of trade and later it was the headquarters of handbook men and other gamblers. The fire was discovered by a messenger boy of the telegraph company who was running through the alley. The room in which the blaze started is used as a store room for messenger boys' uniforms. The cause of the fire was not learned. Messenger boys on duty ran into the store room and saved many uniforms. Several were slightly burned, among Elmer Gauveur, 954 North Winchester avenue. He received the most severe burns, being burned on the hands and head. Attorney John G. Jones and John R. Auter were alarmed about the safety of their legal papers until the police allowed them to cross the fire line. They report no damage to their suite of offices. WOMAN'S CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY. Official Statement of the Committee on Children's Christmas Party. Thursday, Nov. 16, 1911, Mrs. Albreta Moore-Smith, county probation A GREAT BARGAIN READY TRIMMED We want your trade. Will you pay which we offer to get your business are of Trimmed Hats that are sure to please satisfaction for our future business. SCHAFFER & JOHNSON, Phone 'Al PHONE ALDINE 3458 IDA M. DEMPCY Stenographer and Typist 3716 Dearborn St. Chicago, M. Rec. Phones: Doug. 2586 Office: Oak 3126 Auto 72-607 DR. G. WILLIAM MILLER, Physician and Surgeon Office, 4709 State Street Hours: 9-11 A. M.; 1-3 and 6-8 P. M. 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The ladies gladly responded. Contribution toys, fruits, etc., were afflicted. Mrs. Carney kindly offered the use of the Negro Fellowship club rooms for the party and the invitations was readily accepted. As the plans progressed Mrs. Smith saw the need of broadening the original plans and invited several, Negro volunteer probation officers, county probation officer, Juvenile Protective league officer, police probation officer, superintendent of the Negro Fellowship league, superintendent of the Dearborn Center Day nursery and visiting nurse, Negro women teachers in the schools that are largely attended by Negro pupils and the members of the committee to send in the names of all children whom they knew were in attendance of some Christmas cheer. Cards and admission were issued to 210 children who thronged the gallery of the party can be told by the many kind friends who thronged the gallery of the hall and the happy children as they departed for their hometown with toys, candies, new stockings, shoes, underwear, gloves, after having been boundly supplied with fruits, ice cream and cakes. Worry as a National Error At the door of worry are laid 50 per cent of the troubles of the American people. Scientists who have devoted themselves to a study of worry and its influence on the mind, do not hesitate to say that Americans are the worst offenders. Practical Minded "Am I required to exchange wedding gifts in the department from which they were purchased?" "Not at all," said the floor-walker. "Thank you. I would like to exchange a rose jar for a frying pan." - Washington Herald. Nonsense That Decelves. "Nonsense when earnest is impressive and sometimes takes you in. 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The auditorium of our church was crowded to overflowing Sunday night at watch meeting; the basement was full. Rev. Hamilton preaching down stairs and Rev. J. F. Thomas up stairs. All went away feeling spiritually blessed. * * Mrs. Annie W. Hall entertained the Naomi circle on New Year's day. The table was laden with choice vials from 2 o'clock till 8. * * Rev. J. F. Thomas united in holy matrimony Miss Geneva Carter and Mr. J. H. Carter on the 24th of December, Miss Goldie Coleman being the maid of honor and Mr. William Parks best man. * * The emancipation proclamation was observed in our church Monday night. The speaker of the evening was Rev. J. F. Thomas, who gave us some reminiscences of personal experiences and the unwritten history of the Negro. There were 10 minute addresses by Rev. D. H. Harris, D. D. Dr. Wm. Gray and others. * * You will find the Missionary circle still at their post of duty every Wednesday in basement of the church. * * The officers of the Missionary circle and Mother's union were installed last Sunday morning by our-pastor. Each circle remembered him with an offering. * * The officers of the B. Y. P. U. were installed Sunday evening by Bw. Wm. Crudup, superintendent of the Sunday school. Frederick J. W. Frederick Douglass Center. Sunday afternoon, Jan. 7, at 4 p. m. mrs. Cella Parker Woolley will re- view Prof. DuBois' novel, "The Quest of the Silver Fleece." Miss D. W. Simons will play two piano solos. Wayman Chapel A. M. E. Church. Sunday, Jan. 7, will be quarterly meeting at this church. Rev. Gallis, pastor of Zion A. M. E. church, will preach the communion sermon at 3 o'clock. The pastors and members of the various churches are expected to be present. Rev. D. P. Roberts of Bethel, Rev. W. D. Cook of Quinn chapel, Rev. A. J. Caery of the Institutional church, Rev. R. E. Wilson of St. Stephen's, Rev. S. L. Birt of St. John's, Rev. James Higgins of St. Mary's, Rev. W. Griffin of Hyde Park church, Rev. Carroll of Scott's chapel, Rev. Webb, Rev. Wood, Rev. Fenwick and others are expected. Rev. Timothy Reeves, presiding older, will have charge of the day. Rev. Horace S. Graves and members of his church are expected from Evanston. The officers and members of Wayman chapels are pleased to learn that their pastor is slowly recovering from his illness. Grace Presbyterian Church. The Men's club will have their semi-monthly service next Sunday evening at the hour of the evening service. All are urged to be present. It is wise to begin the year aright, and therefore it would be well for every member to attend the communion service next Sunday morning. The Endeavorers and their friends are reminded that next Sunday is Conservation Sunday. Mrs. Jackson, wife of the pastor, has our deep felt sympathy in the loss of her father. Rev. Jackson is disposed. He has our best wishes for a speedy recovery.—M. Barnes. Volunteer Workers' Club. Volunteer Workers' Club. The Volunteer Workers' club held its last meeting in the year at the home of Mrs. A. J. Caldwell, 5423 north street. Everybody had a full time and the hostess served regular Christmas menu. The first meeting in 1912 was at Mrs. Mary Webster's, 6480 Vincennes avenue. The club elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. Clara Johnson, president; Mrs. Virginia Wills, vice president; Miss Nina T. Tives, recording secretary; Mrs. Martha Walton, financial secretary; Mrs. Alice Caldwell, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Lucy H. Webster, treasurer. The installation of officers will be held at the home of Mrs. Virginia Wills, 5138 Indiana avenue. Walter's A. M. E. Zion Church. The services at this church on last Sunday were possibly the most interesting of all the year. Despite the intense cold there was a large attendance at the 11 a. m. service. At 3 p. m. the audience was small but the sermon delivered by Rev. Callis was well received. The evening service will never be forgotten; the church was packed to the door and hundreds were turned away; Mrs. Howard, the evangelist, preached a splendid sermon. Thirty persons came forward in answer to the call to live a better life. During the day 11 persons united with the church. Sunday services; At 11 a. m. the pastor will preach a special sermon to young converts and those who have united with the church during the revival. At 3 p. m. Mrs. Howard will preach a special sermon to the young people on "Innocent Amusement." At 8 p. m. Mrs. Howard will preach on the "Deck of Fifty-two Cards," Monday night will be her farewell service; the subject will be, "I Have Fought a Good Fight." Those having envelopes for free will offering will please return them at some service on Sunday. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society will meet with Miss Nellie Inman of 3622 Calumet avenue Wednesday evening, Jan. 10. All persons who have joined the church during the recent revival will please meet the pastor at the church on Tuesday evening, Jan. 8, at 8 o'clock. The sacrament of baptism will be administered on Sunday, Jan. 14. Services every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in the homes of the members; the L. M. setts every Friday afternoon, 2 o'clock at 5501 Rhodes Ave. Come, a cordial welcome is extended to you to visit the church and all its activities. Trustees, G. Samuel, M. Blake, A. P. Nell, G. L. Corman, T. Corman, Doctors, H. M. Hall, S. D. Brantley, Rev. Eugene C. Lawrence, Pastor. AT THE Y. M. C. A. HEADQUARTERS The Latest News of the Work in This City—Items of Interest—Speakers. Saturday was a very busy day at headquarters, due to the desire of our subscribers to get their accounts settled before the new year. One thousand fifty-three subscribers paid their accounts in full, 1,250 paid on their accounts and 3,354 receipts were issued during the year. Forty religious meetings were held during the year with a total attendance of 6,012 men; 140 applications for employment were received; petitions were secured for 22 men and eight women during the year. Mr. Robert Hooper, 3243 Vernon avenue, was around again with cash for our building fund subscribers. Mr. J. M. Higginbotham made a report of the moneyys collected from three subscribers of team number 11. This team stands up well in the percentage of subscribers who are making payments on their accounts. Mr. James S. Madden, 5711 Wabash avenue, attended our meeting on last Sunday and before leaving left the final payment on his pledge together with that of his son's, Mr. James W. Madden. The doctors are well represented among our subscribers paying on their accounts during the week—Dr. C. D. Trice, 2002 State street, paying on account, and Dr. S. C. Dickerson, 6028 Aberdeen street, and Dr. James R. White, 3558 State street, paying in full. Patrolman Jesse C. Igou, 5363 Dernborn street, stopped by again on Sunday and left $10 for one of our subscribers who paid in full. Mr. Robert M. Boll, 1340 Wells street, made a very satisfactory report as to the money collected from north side subscribers on Saturday. Mr. Bell secured quite a large number of subscriptions from north side subscribers during our campaign and is working now in getting in the cash payments. Mr. David A. McGovan, 4809 Langley avenue, sent in his final check in payment of his pledge to our work. A very pleasing letter accompanied the check. Mr. Robert L. Scott, 38 West 35th street, surprised the office by stobing in on Sunday before the meeting and making another subscription to our building. Mr. Scott expressed a desire to aid some worthy subscriber who would be unable to make full payment on his pledge. It may be interesting to know that Mr. Scott has already paid his first pledge and that this last was made in cash. Mr. George R. Arthur was around on Sunday and led the scripture reading. Mr. J. W. Fisher, 644b St. Lawrence avenue, has been active of late collecting from subscribers to our fund. Mr. Fisher was among the first to take an active part in the establishment of this department and was chairman of the young men's committee. The January number of the Official Bulletin of the Y. M. C. A. is out and copies may be secured at headquarters. They are free. Should you desire a collector to call for your payment and will notify the office by card, telephone or otherwise, we will be pleased to accommodate you. Quite a number of our subscribers are calling for collectors. Mr. E. W. Ward of Columbus, O., visited our department on last Sunday and spoke of the recent campaign held in this city for a Y. M. C. A. equipment for our men. We learned from other sources that he was a heavy subscriber to the fund there, having subscribed $400. Mr. James H. Tilghman, who subscribed and has already paid $1,000 to our building, attended our meeting last Sunday. Mr. Tilghman was pleased with the showing made by our people in the payment of their pledges. Being a man of few words he declined to speak when called upon for expressions. Statistics read at our meeting Sunday show that the Citizens' committee has the largest percentage of the number of subscribers paying their accounts in full during the year. Team number 7, led by Mr. Charles H. Davis, leads the teams, followed by team number 8, led by Mr. R. C. Kelly; team number 11, led by Mr. W. H. Terrell. The other teams take the following order: numbers 5, A. G. F. Sims, leader; 12, A. G. F. Williams, leader; 10, H. F. Thomas, leader; 14, G. E. Duncan, leader; 13, G. T. Cannon, leader; 3, F. V. Babb, leader; 2, Charles A. Griffin, leader; 6, R. B. Glover, leader; 15, Joseph E. Snowden, leader; 4, A. E. Lightfoot, leader; 9, F. Tinsley, leader, and number 1, Frank R. Stark, leader. Rev. C. L. Jefferson, pastor of Hope Presbyterian church, will address our meeting on next Sunday at 4 p. m. Rev. Jefferson came to this city very recently from Wilmington, Del. Come out and hear him. Paid In Full Subscribers. Paid In Full Subscribers Charles S. Bell, 1540 Wieland street; C. C. Banks, 3421 Dearborn street; Robert M. Bell, 1340 Wells street; Miss Josephine Brown, 3715 Forest avenue; J. M. Burns, 4832 Dearborn street; Thomas E. Butler, 450 Federal building; Miss Blain Chon Conner, 3726 Calumet avenue; L. C. Conner, 4810 Langley avenue; Horace Churchill, 3304 State street; William Crudup, 762 East 41st street; J. W. Cross, 6418 Champlain avenue; H. W. Dalley, 21 East 36th street; Dr. S. C. Dickerson, 3101 State street; J. G. Gant, Glencoe, Ill.; James Haggins, 633 South Dearborn street; A. C. Harris, 3331 State street; Elizabeth Henderson, 22 East 25th street; Geo. M. Higginbotham, 872 Gault court; James A. Higgins, 3432 Rhodes avenue; William Hopkins, 1447 State street; Alphany K. 4816 56th avenue R. L. LaMan, 3716 Wabash avenue; G. W. Lambert, 3109 Prairie avenue; Mrs. G. W. Lambert, 3109 Prairie avenue; James Madden, 5711 Wabash avenue; James West Madden, 5711 Wabash avenue; David A. McGowan, 4809 Langley avenue; John T. Montgomery, 545 Earthen street; Isaac Scott, 55 East 36th street; Sonnenschein, Berkerson & Fishell, 30 North La Salle street; Llewelyn Smith, 3659 Forest avenue; Sharp & Smith, 100 North Wabash avenue; BenJ. T. Stacker, 415 56th place; Jas. Thompson, 872 Gault court; R. W. Webster, 6430 Vincennes avenue; Dr. James R. White, 3558 State street; Mrs. Mary Williamson, 3753 Wabash avenue. Paid on Account Subscribers. George R. Arthur, 321 East 29th place; Ebenezer S. School, 35th and Dearborn street; R. M. Harvey, 3024 State street; Fred L. Lee, 2425 Wabash avenue; James H. Lee, 2425 Wabash avenue; Mrs. Mary Lee, 2425 Wabash avenue; Dr. C. D. Trice, 2902 State street; William Williamson, 17 North La Salle street. HOTEL NEWS All Up-to-date Hotel News and News of Bell Hop. By S. Adams. A letter has recently been received from one of Chicago's best hotel men, Robert Alexander, who is now captain at the new hotel in Houston, Texas. He has a crew of 30 of the Windy City boys and could use several more, as business is excellent, Mr. Alexander sends regards and best wishes for a happy new year to all Emil Kassel is the new superintendent of service at the Palmer House. P. H. Doty, who has been assistant steward at the Great Northern Hotel, will be promoted to steward upon Frank S. Murphy's retirement Dec. 1. It is announced that the old Oakland Hotel at St. Clair, Mich., formerly a popular summer resort, is to be torn down. It has been closed for two years. J. R. Ferris, proprietor of the National Hotel, Minneapolis, has leased a four-story building adjoining the National, which will be remodeled for hotel purposes. One Charles Bradley has been causing inconvenience to Minnesota hotel-keepers. He is 7 feet 11 inches in height, weighs 180 pounds, and wears No. 11 shoes. In keeping with the general surroundings of the Chateau Laurier, the new $2,000,000 hotel, constructed by the Grand Trunk Railway system at Ottawa, the pictures for the bedrooms have been purchased. They consist of some of the best reproductions of famous masterpieces from the London, Paris and Berlin galleries. They will be framed in moulding that will harmonize with the fittings of the several floors, including Louis XV, Louis XVI and Colonial styles. Following wholesale indictments of violators of the law prohibiting the sale of liquor on Sunday by the grand jury about two months ago, Atlantic City saloons have been tightly closed on the first day of the week. It has been seven weeks that the side doors have been closed—the hospitable latch string withdrawn. Registering at a Pittsburg hotel as John Snowball, Sperrymore, England, an Englishman in a loud plaid suit asked for a room with a piano and an automatic piano player. He insisted upon pale blue Turkish rugs and said he preferred wall paper the color of an Italian sunset. While negotiating for a room he attempted to cash a check for $1,000,000, and claimed to be fabulously wealthy. Policemen escorted Mr. Snowball to the station, where he asked for parlor A, but seemed content with cell No. 1. Several hours later a friend led him away. Manager H. H. McLain outdid himself in attractive menu cards Christmas and New Year's. Elaborate outside covers embossed and with insides in gold and colors did credit to his always up-to-date methods in hotel management. Mr. McLain is one of the few old line hotel managers in this city that sticks to the race. MRS. ISAAC WHITE ENTERTAINED ELABORATELY. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac White of 2302 Dearborn street gave a New Year's party New Year's evening at their apartments in honor of Messrs. J. L. Beasley, W. J. Bowman, J. W. Ward, Robert W. Lacy, George S. Price, Joseph H. Anderson and Robert F. Radcliffe, known as the "Jolly Six." Music was furnished by Mr. Strother, Chicago's well known piano player. Music and cards were the principle forms of amusement. The list of guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Prior of Columbus, O.; Mr. and Mrs. Tomlin, L. and Mrs. Shelton and daughter of Oak Park, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Watt, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Hicks, Miss Storm, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Cravens, Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Johnson; Messrs. Banks, White, Johnson, Strother and Wilson. The hostess was robed in white chiffon broadcloth with pink satin trimming; Mrs. Prior, white satin with spangled net over dress; Mrs. Shelton, black satin trimmed with spangled net; Mrs. Shelton, gown of black chiffon; Mrs. Tomlin, cream colored princess with heavy lace; Miss Storm, black broadcloth, fur trimming; Mrs. Hicks, green satin and cream lace; Mrs. Cravens, white broadcloth, duchess lace; Mrs. Thomas, black satin and diamonds; Mrs. Tucker, wine colored satin; Mrs. Johnson, black and white silk gown; Mrs. Watt, black broadcloth; Mrs. Hayes, brown silk Entertainment was furnished by Mrs. Prior, who is a natural born musician; Miss Storm and Mrs. Hicks, two of our sweetest singers, and Mr. Edward White, son of Mr. and Mrs. White, who is quite a distinguished violin player. The galeties of the evening were brought to a close with the service of an elaborate funcheon, which was served at midnight, when the guests departed to their various homes. The apartments were decorated in holly and mistletoe. THE JANUARY CRISIS. The January Crisis is on our table, its contents giving larger proof of its worthiness to be increasingly read. The news dealers report its patrons growing. Its presence is welcomed in club and society rooms as well as in thousands of homes. We greeted the picture of the Assistant Editor, on page 113, with a smile and afterward gave serious thought to what he said. The wires of The Crisis are in touch with every section of the United States, and even beyond, to give us exact facts relating to the welfare of our race. These facts will make even a careless reader of race news sit up and take notice. If you are ignorant of the direction your race is traveling, blame yourself, for you are not reading The Crisis. Those who read it and then tell their neighbors of it, fulfill the golden rule. This magazine, with its large circulation, commends itself to progressive, ambitious business individuals and firms as a profitable channel for advertisement. The Crisis is for sale at the following places: Faulkner's, 3109 State street; Martin, 18 West 31st street; Cole, 31st street, near Dearborn; Lewis, 15 West 36th street; Harvoy, 3324 State street; Tervalon, 5004 State street; Stokes, 4750 State street; McClurg's book store; Burt's, 2036 State street; Bishop, 14 West 27th street; Bank's, 53d street and Lake avenue. West side residents are directed to Mallory, 2009 West Lake street. Englewood residents to Pegran, 1156 West 63d street. JOHNSON DEFENDS BROTHER At Request of Champion, Judge Rooney Grants Continuance of Case When Lawyer Fails to Appear. Jack Johnson, heavyweight champion, appeared in the Thirty-fifth street court the other day to defend his brother, Charles Johnson, who was arrested on a charge of perjury. When the case was called Johnson stepped up to Municipal Judge Rooney's bench and said: "Your honor, as my brother's lawyer has not appeared, I would like to have a continuance in this matter." "Are you Jack Johnson, the champion?" the Judge asked. "Yes, sir." Judge Rooney then leaned over the bench and, grasping Jack's hand, said: "You can have anything you want here." The case was set for Jan. 12. PERSONAL MENTION Mr. Charles Nunn, Indianapolis, is a guest at the Keystone Hotel. He is in the city in the interest of getting hothouses built on his farm. He has a stand at the city market of that city. Major R. R. Jackson will surely enter the Legislature race this season. He is a 100 to 1 shot. Get on! His actor, Mr. Jerry Mills, who refused to cross the Pacific Ocean, returned to Chicago near the lake. He says the lake water is good enough for him. Mr. Harrison Emanuel's recital at Kimball Hall Jan. 29, with Mrs. Marie Barton Hyrum assistant artist, promises to be the acme of society. General admission is 25 cents. Messrs. Rankin & White, druggists, have made themselves a Christmas present, since none of their friends would. They have placed a big electric sign at the apex of their door, with the word "Drugs." Still, Mr. Rankin says he does not believe in signs. How queer some people are. Jim Flynn left Pueblo this week for Chicago to join Manager Curley, confident that they will close the deal for his meeting with Jack Johnson. WHY WAS THIS? There is much comment about the city as to the attitude of the wives and sweethearts of the field and staff officers of the Eighth regiment, and especially since the last hall. Although the ladies were beautifully gowned, they took no part in the dancing. They, it is said, made out to trip through the grand march, and then flew to their box seats and no one danced. If this is true, we are sure these ladies cannot afford to do so. They are the first ladies of the city, and must, along with their husbands, help to entertain their guests. It may seem a little matter, but when you look a little further ahead you will find that more and lasting friends will be made for the organization. Mingle a little with the people. This does not mean that you should dance with people you do not know, but it gives tone to the affair and makes the hearts of the less fortunate sisters happy. Dramatic News. Mrs. Minnie Adams, editor of the dramatic news, took suddenly sick and could not get her matter out this week. Unpoetic. "I shall leave footprints on the sands of time," said the idealist "What for?" asked the crudely practical person. "Nobody will want to go round looking for footprints. What we want to do for posterity is the help build some good roads." Covered the Ground A man who was dunned by a book seller for a book delivered some 'me before, returned the bill with this written on it: "I never ordered this book. If I did, you did not send it. If I got it, I paid for it. If I didn't I won't." Guarded Against Disobeying In the city of London at the time of King John every vintner was required to hang outside his shop an iron vessel with pegs marking the different quantities sold. That Point of View 2 Mr. Rooster—The trouble with you Mr. Owl, is that you keep bad hours Everybody ought to go to bed about sunset and get up just before day light."—LMe. CAP and BELLS Wag Successes In Getting Noted Engl ishman to Leave Game to Answer Silly Question. When the celebrated "Copenhagen Jackson" was British minister in America he resided in New York, and occupied a house in Broadway. A wag named Nell, one night at a late hour, in company with a bevy of rough-riders, while passing the house, noticed it was brilliantly illuminated, and that several carriage were waiting at the door. "Hallo!" said our wag; "what's going on at Jackson's?" One of the number remarked that Jackson had a party that evening. "What?" exclaimed Nell; "Jackson have a party and I not invited? I must see to that!" So stepping up to the door he gave a ring, which soon brought out the servant. "I want to see the British minister," said Nell. "You must call some other evening," said the servant, "for he is now engaged in a game of whist, and must not be disturbed." "Don't talk to me that way," said Nell, "but go directly and tell the British minister that I must see him immediately on special business." The servant obeyed, and delivered his message in so impressive a style as to bring Mr. Jackson to the door forthwith. "Well," said Mr. Jackson, "what can be your business at this time of night which is so very urgent? "Are you Mr. Jackson? "Yes, sr, I am Mr. Jackson, the British minister." "You have a party here tonight, I see, Mr. Jackson?" "Oh, well," said Nell, "as I was passing I merely called to inqu'le what's trumps!" HARD ON TELLITT WRIGHT. Hls—Some one played a good joke on Tellat Wright, the lecturer. Hix—Got him to offer to give an illustrated lecture' before the Simpson school and it turned out to be a school for the blind. Pat's Mistake. Attorney John J. Sullivan tells a story about a Milesian wielder of the pick who had been digging a trench for a gas pipe leading to a private residence—a one-inch pipe. Contemplating the excavation and comparing its capacity with the loose dirt, he shook his head in doubt. "Be this and be that," said he, "I'm thinkin' I'll not have room in the ditch for awl the dirt on the pile, bad cess." "But," said the bystander, "why not, Pat?" "Sure," he made reply, "because I didn't dig it deep enough!" Her Value "My dear, do get rid of our cook. She's the limit." "Yes, dear, I know her cooking's bad, but then she knows the family history of everybody on the block." On the Other Hand. "On the one hand," said the teacher, pointing a long finger at the map on the blackboard. "Is the far reaching country of Russia; on the other hand—" Here he paused and looked sternly at the shock headed boy. "On the other hand—" "Warts!" hazarded the shock headed boy, helpless with terror.—The Housekeeper. In the Innocence of Her Heart. "I should like to open an account at this bank, if you please." "We shall be glad to accommodate you, madam. What amount do you wish to deposit?" "O, but I mean a charge account, such as I have at the big dry goods stores." Not Much Chance. The Soap Agent—Do you think I could sell any of my goods to Mr. Blackstone? The Plumber—Hardly; I put a leaky bathtub in his house more than two years ago and he hasn't found it out yet. A. The New Continuous Vaudeville Change of Program M FINEST THEATRE 3110-12 State St., Performers Send in WHY PAY FOR ANOTHER YOUR RENT WILL BUY? Do you contemplate buying a ho sell you either, on easy terms. P and the balance like rent are the t class South Side houses and flat b See Us Before Buy MURRY-ANDER South East Corner State & 31st Street New Grand bus Vaudeville and Moving Pictures of Program Monday and Thursday NEST THEATRE IN AMERICA State St., Chicago, Ill. Performers Send in Your Open Time FOR ANOTHER MAN'S HOUSE WHEN IT WILL BUY ONE FOR YOURSELF? template buying a house or a flat building? We can order, on easy terms. Payments from $200 to $500 down once like rent are the terms on which we are selling first Side houses and flat buildings. See Us Before Buying Elsewhere. Y-ANDERSON-TERRELL State & 31st Street Phone Aldine 3592 The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville and Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday FINEST THEATRE IN AMERICA 3110-12 State St., Chicago, Ill. Performers Send in Your Open Time WHY PAY FOR ANOTHER MAN'S HOUSE WHEN YOUR RENT WILL BUY ONE FOR YOURSELF? Do you contemplate buying a house or a flat building? We can sell you either, on easy terms. Payments from $200 to $500 down and the balance like rent are the terms on which we are selling first class South Side houses and flat buildings. See Us Before Buying Elsewhere. MURRY-ANDERSON-TERRELL South East Corner State & 31st Street Phone Aldine 3592 The LaVerdo C (Cafe New 3100-2 South Chicago Chinese and American Restaurant In Co HARRY J. KEI ..Star.. Employment Office a Verdo Cafe and Buffet (Cafe Newly Opened) 100-2 South State Street Chicago, Ill. on Restaurant In Connection. High Class Entertainers HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietors; Wanted! The LaVerdo Cafe and Buffet (Cafe Newly Opened) 3100-2 South State Street Chicago, Ill. Chinese and American Restaurant In Connection. High Class Entertainers HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietors. M. WINCHESTER 3223 STATE ST. Phone Douglas 2411 Chicago Cemetery OWNER Lincoln C Elevation 123d St. and Kodata For beauty, location and railroad facilities Cemetery has a new vault; nice entrance on our shade tree; a beautiful natural shrubbery and a Each gave having a seperate devise where refreshed memorial services Family lots $22 40 and up. Easy payments taken care of FREE. Now is the time to buy. A Regular Funeral Train Daily, Leaving Po A Special Train Every Sunday Leaving at Fare for the round trip 25 cents—via Street. The management is desirous that all shall be and shall use every effort to that end. Persons kindly notify us and we will gladly take them cordial invitation to visit our office and learn m 3101 State St. S. B. Cor. 31st St. Chicago, Blue Island 181. J. L. Patton, Sales Ma Cemetery Association OWNERS OF Lincoln Cemetery 123d St. and Kodai Ave. on the Grand Trunk R R. Station and railroad facility, no other Chicago Cemetery is its equal. Lincoln Vault; one entrance and office. Spacious Driveways and Walks, beautiful natural shrubbery and most perfect drainage system. Using a separate device: A commodious Station House and Rest Room and up. Easy payments, no taxes, no assessments, no interest. All lots Now is the time to buy. Buy now. Eval Train Dall, Leaving Polk Street Station at 12:02 P M. Every Sunday Leaving at 2:00 P. M., Making Regular Stops. trip 25 cents—via Street cars 20 cents. Is desireous that all shall have the op. opportunity to visit its beautiful grounds fors to that end. Persons desiring to visit the Cemetery at any time will we will gladly take them out free of expense. I We also extend to all visit our office and learn more particulars about beautiful Lincoln Cemetery For. 31st St. Chicago. Louis Olson, Supt., 1223 St. Kodai Ave., Phone J. L. Patton, Sales Manager. J. H. Meedy, Asst. Sales Manager Chicago Cemetery Association OWNERS OF Lincoln Cemetery Ervance 125d St. and Kedzia Ave. on the Grand Trunk R. R. For beauty, location and railroad facilities, no other Chicago Cemetery is its equal. Lincoln Cemetery has a new vault; no entrance porch. Spacious Driveways and Walks, beautifl shade trees, a beautiful natural shrubbery and most perfect drainage system. Each gave having a separate dwelling: a commodious Station House and Rest Room where refreshed morgans are served. Family lots 822 and 40 up. Easy payments, no taxes, no assessments, no interest. All lots taken care of FREE. Now is the time to buy. Buy now. The management is delicious that all shall have the op. opportunity to visit its beautiful grounds and shall use every effort to that end. Persons desiring to visit the Cathedral at any time will kindly notify us and we will gladly take them out free of expense. We also extend to all a cordial invitation to visit our office and learn more particulars about beautiful Lincoln Cathedral 3101 State M., S. E. Cor., 31st St., Chicago. Louis Olson, 1223 St. Kedar Ave., Phoenix, Blue Island 8123. J. L. Patton, Sales Manager. J. H. Mack, Acct. Sales Manager. Palace Restaurant 2701 State Street. (Opposite Mott's Pekin Theater.) C. T. Street, Proprietor. Home Cooking a Specialty. F Fare. Best Creamery Butter. Phone: Cal. 2082 Automatic 6323 NELSON PPGRS --- --- Phone Douglas 4482 Private Waiting Parlor for Ladies Lounging Room for Men Modern Bill of Fare. 3832 STATE STREET CHICAGO Phone Douglas 5766 Automatic Phone 71691 Men and Women for All Kinds of Laboring Work. Butlers, Porters, Waiters and Cooks. General House Work for Women Cooks, Maids, Laundresses. IN AND OUT OF THE CITY Phone: Cal. 2082 Automatic 6323 NELSON PEPPERS Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitting 56 E. 30TH STREET CHICAGO, ILL. The Defender Issued Weekly by Chicago Defender Pub- ishing and Printing Company. Founded May 6, 1905. SUBSCRIPTION RATES IN ADVANCE. One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....1.00 Three Months.....0.75 DISPLAY ADVERTISMENT. One Inch, one time.....$1.50 The sales given on large or long standing ads. Julius N. Avendron, Society Editor. Fon, Holly, Cartoonist. Entered as second-class matter, February 1, 1906, at the Fortonice in Chicago, ill. under act of March 3, 1879. Larger Circulation than all the other weeklies combined. RATES OF ADVERTISING Saturday, January 6, 1912. 5634 Dearborn St. By W. M. Johnson, Jr. 5104 State St. Good bye, Old Year. I will see you You fly so far away from me. Know what thou hast not denied, Know that thou hast not denied, Onward I go with steady treas, Onward I go with steady treas, Good bye, Old Year. I know that thou Chat but few shadowys on my brow; In pure, untainted merriment In pure, untainted merriment Blessings showed from above, To be blessed in supplication Almighty. I will see you Good bye, Old Year. I will see you I will see you I will leave among my fellow man I will leave among my fellow man Endure and labor all the white, And wait my summons with a smile; No ransom offered for my head, No ransom offered for my head, Good bye, Old Year. well face the new 1912 doesn't sound bad. Leap year, boys, be careful. It's going to be a long, cold winter. How many of those new resolutions have you broken already? Booker T. Washington is still teaching teachers all over the country how to teach. If there was an excursion in the winter time down to "Bam," Chicago would be deserted. It costs $2,000,000 a month to run the Chinese army, and for what? Just to keep royalty in power and to keep the poorer classes practically slaves. The revolutionists will soon put a 'b' it all, let us hope. The sixteenth anniversary edition of the Chicago Broad Ax was a splendid one. Every one of the eight pages displayed the editorial and business ability of its editor and publisher, Mr. Julius F. Taylor. If Jack Johnson was offered $25,000 to put on the gloves and wanted $30,000 at the present writing, would he have put them on ten years ago for 'x bits?' Address answers to Sport-G Editor of the War Cry. The New Year's eve snow, wind and general discomfort was just a little reminder of the fact that 'history repeats itself.' Ten and fifteen years ago 14 and 15 below zero was our daily portion and no one made any comment. This is the "Windy City," anyway. more. He gave us his excuse for "going so that he had been robbed three times. He didn't care for the money, but it cost him so much to get 'del safe repaired. The business methods of several local insurance companies did not please the people of Chicago and the Chicago Defender last year and the matter is being fully investigated at this time. We publish a news story elsewhere in this issue but sincerely hope that next week it will be of a brighter nature. Col. R. D. Ruffin in his emancipation speech of Monday night opened the eyes of his hearers and many of them were educated for the first time on the true value and patriotism of the Negro. The Colonel was eloquent from start to finish and could be heard from one end of the church to the other. Interruptions of applause abounded throughout his address. A Happy New Year to our out-of-the city correspondents. When we quoted space for your news letter it as with the understanding that you will paint a letter every week. Some of correspondents have adopted the v-other-week or the once-in-a-will. This won't do, it, disarrange our plans. No names at this time, but "hint to the wise" should be sufficient. In China these days it seems to be a case of "dog eat dog." They say "misery like company." We contain of the way we are treated in this country, but it is paradise to the way the Jews are treated in Russia. Just how long both races will stand for it seems to be a serious question. The Jews in this country accumulate health and command respect. We do like whatever. The man who has being worth while is not sought at but color and prey are thrown --- to the winds when you have something that the other fellow wants. Perhaps in no other city in the United States will you find such well dressed people as we have here. A reporter for the Defender, in making his New Year's rounds, thought upon several occasions that he had by mistake entered Mrs. Potter Palmer's residence, so beautiful and costly were the gowns worn by the ladies that they begged description by a mere man. The homes, too, were in keeping with the occasion, exquisitely decorated, while orchestras discoured sweet music. The day will long be remembered. OUR OFFICE. As we said last week in "The Round Up," our office is still the unpretentious quarters on the second floor at 3159 State street, but you are welcome there. Call in and see us—your interests are naturally ours, for we represent the people. No matter what it is—pleasing or otherwise—come in and let us talk it over. May be you can help us, we can we can help you—COME IN. The Chicago Defender is the people's paper and its office this year will be the meeting place of all the people. We won't tell you secrets—but come in—let's talk it over and all will be well. TRIED TO BULLDOZE, NOT PROSE CUTE THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. The January number of the Crisis in speaking of the Washington, Ga., lynching, said the Georgia authorities prosecuted the Chicago paper. We want our readers to know that we were not prosecuted but were bulldozed in order that the Negroes at the South would think that their bluffs were not prosecuted. We would like our race in Georgia to know that so long as a God liveth and that so long as news comes to us in the regular course, and so long as such noble white women as Mrs. Majette will have the courage to tell the world about the fifth of the South, The Defender will print, print, print. We will rout the evil out of the South, and we will alarmed. Before we are through the U. S. government will be glad to take a hand and right matters. Proof Enough "The climate of heaven has been determined by two youthful philosophers," announced George Arllas, who is appearing in Disraeli. "While passing along a muddy street the other morning I heard a little chap say to his sister: "It don't ever rain in heaven, does it, May?" "In course it does, ye little chump! the girl replied. 'There's where it's all a-camp from, isn't it?' Cleaning Glass Vases. Flower vases which have become cloudy and discolored should be cleaned with a mixture of vinegar and salt, poured in and well shaken about. A long piece of stiff wire, upon the end of which is a little pad of soft rag, should be poked into all the corners and crevices, and the vase then rinsed in warm water and dried with a good polishing cloth. Fly marks on the gilt frames of pictures should be rubbed with half a lemon and then polished with a chamois leather. Musician and Wit M. Cannile Saint-Saens, the great musician, and the life-long friend of animals, took into his home a little dog. The enraged concierge waited his chance and notified the owner of the house. Soon a letter arrived for the musician which said, "Monsieur, my house is not a zoological garden!" Saint-Saens sent back the answer, "Monsieur, if you wish your house to be a zoological garden you have only to live in it." Woodpecker's Hearing It is not easy to explain why woodpeckers select one tree rather than others of the same kind in the forest upon which to begin their operations, or why they attack one side of a tree and leave the other untouched, "commonly it will be found, no doubt, that the creatures are concealed beneath the point selected and that the woodpecker is guided in his search by the sense of hearing. Qualities That Make For C Qualities That Make for Success. "The qualities of honesty, energy, frugality, integrity, are more necessary than ever today, and there is no success without them. They are so often urged that they have become more prized than they are really more prized than they are. And fortune that comes by such methods is deserved and admirable."—Marshall Field. Their Likeness. While Pat worked, Mike and Murphy painted a picture of a donkey's head on the back of his coat, thinking that they would have some fun out of him when he put on his coat to go to the park. Mike and Murphy coat, saw the painting and asked "Which one of you follows wiped your face on the back of my coat?" Regular Habits. It is a good plan to have a regular time for reading. One accomplishes so much more in this way, and besides establishes a kind of intellectual habit that is a good thing in itself. In an hour, or even half an hour given regularly each day to reading, a great deal may be accomplishable by yourself to serious books. After reading, do heavy reading, and do not attempt reading when you are tired. Do not read merely to be amused. Treat your books as friend. Do not follow blindly the teachings of any book. Importance of Self-Control "The ability to restrain appetite, passions, tongue and temper, to be his master and not their slave—in a word, absolute self-control—is also of great importance. He can not govern himself is swetted to govern others." —Marshal, *bld.* Hon. H. T. Eubanks of Cleveland, Ohio, will arrive in the city Sunday for a week's stay as the guest of Mr. Frank B. Waring, 4529 Vincennes avenue. Mrs. Rebecca Bradley, 3236 State street, mother of Bessie Bradley and sister of Mrs. Salena Mitchell, died Thursday morning at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Mary Brown, Detroit, is the guest of Mrs. Hattle King, 3604 State street. ary club at 4 o'clock at Bethel church. All welcome. Mrs Roy Robinson, 3932 State street, entertained New Year's day. The following were present. Mr. Mrs. Shilves, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Eddington and Miss Gertrude Jackson. She had all the delicacies of the season. All left feeling so fine that they want to come again next year. Master George Walter Price, J. entertained big, little friends, at Mrs. J. H. Carter, 2988 Armour avenue, the high society lady, gave one of the most beautiful New Year's parade this year seen the year wide of State street. Dainty Compliments. The daintest compliment you can pay a near and dear friend is to send a picture of yourself as an Xmas greeting. Peter P. Jones, 3519 State St. Dr. Thomas Officer now does the house work. The Doctor says that it is the latest branch of medical science but Mrs. Officer says that it is just his plain duty. Were you at the Eighth Regiment ball? Read all about it on the first page. Mr. Al Sloan, 5008 Dearborn street, well known in railroad circles, was in the city for the holiday. Mrs. Anita Pattle Brown writes as follows from Kingston, Jamaica: "This is a glorious country but too warm; the natives are very musical, and I am having a fine time." Mrs. Gertrude Moore has returned home after an extended visit in Canada, Detroit and Jackson, Mich., and several points in Indiana. The Century Whist club were "at home" to their friends New Year's day at the residence of Mrs. J. R. Marshall, 3630 Calumet Avenue. From 2 until 6 were the hours and there were Wallace Rolls. The W. A. Wallace Bakery Co. make the "Kentucky Loaf" and Wallace Rolls. Do you want good plain rolls? Ask for Wallace's. The editor appreciates a beautiful New Year's card received from Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, assistant register of the U. S. treasury. Mrs. Lizzie Johnson and her sister, Mrs. Alice Green, who have been residing at 5419 Dearborn street, have given up that residence. Mrs. Green lived in Ky., her old home, while Mrs. Johnson has moved to 5002 State street. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hudlin, 3039 Dearborn street, entertained a party of young people Thursday evening in honor of Miss Catherine Carter and Mrs. William Watkins of Battle Creek, who for the past week have been guests of Mrs. Mary L. Watkins, 15 West 51st street. Music was the chief pleasure of the evening. The Congregational church, 3032 Wabash avenue, gave a Christmas party to the Sunday school children Friday afternoon. Their pastor, Rev. E. C. Lawrence, is much encouraged in the future outlook of the church. Many of our subscribers book yet? Many of our subscribers go again to their friends as Christmas presents. The Chicago Defender for one year and the complete works of Paul Lawrence Dunbar for a $2 bill. We Repeat It. A dozen photographs will endear you to twelve friends. Make an appointment today for your Christmas photo. Peter P. Jones, 3519 State St. The way to get good bread, a.k. for the "Kentucky .oaf." Mrs. Emma Pryor of Louisville, Ky., is the guest of M.S. J. Lewis, 3310% Rhodes avenue. Mrs. J. Wesley Hogan, 3313 Rhodes avenue, has as her guest Miss Helen White of Duolun, Ill. Miss White will probably reside here permanently. The Douglass Center girls' classes were entertained with a New Year's day party Monday afternoon by Mrs. Woolley. Miss Margarette Morgan, special student in play grounds occu- nured the Abraham Lincoln Center, conducted the sewing club, Refreshments were served. The classes in cooking and sewing seepen Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Mr. E. F. Samuels of Enterprise, Iowa, paid a short visit to his brother, M. P. Samuels, 6501 Rhodes avenue, this week. Miss Bettie H. McDonald of Bangor, Mich, is the guest of her brother, Mr. Wm. McDonald, 1131 East 51st street, and nieces, Miss H. S. Pettaway, 3009 Dearborn street, and Miss Amanda F. Pettaway, 4616 Armour avenue, for two weeks. Miss Lela Proctor of South Chicago entertained on Wednesday evening about twenty of her friends in honor of Mr. J. Cordell White of Kansas City, Mo., who is attending school at Armour institute. Music, games and an elaborate supper were the order of the evening. The little hostess acquitted herself admirably and all went home feeling that they had a most enjoyable Now, honestly, don't you think that we print all the news? Mr. Robert E. Anderson and wife, 5200 Dearborn street, returned from Louisville, Ky. Dec. 30, after spending a vacation with his wife's people. Mrs. Jerry W. Cross, 6418 Champlain avenue, is home from Provident hospital and is improving rapidly. Mrs. Carrie Saunders and Mrs. Sarah Harris of 3738 Dearborn street entertained Rev. H. J. Calls and family at dinner last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Kluney, who live at 3537 Dearborn street, celebrated the twentieth year of their marriage on January 1, 1912, at which reception entertained at a nine course reception one hundred or more of their friends. The best furnished rooms are advertised in the Chicago Defender. On Sunday Dr. J. N. Harris will caller an address at the Batel Liter- ary club at 'o'clock at Bethel church. All welcome. Mrs Roy Robinson, 3332 State street, entertained New Year's day. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Shivers, Mr. and Mrs. William Eddington and Mrs. Gertrude Jackson. She had all the delicacies of the season. All left feeling so fine that they were again sent next year. Master George Robinson, Jr., entertained his little friends at a Christmas party Thursday from 2 to 5 p. m. at his residence, 3219 Dearborn street. Those present were: Marlon Foster, Martha Shelton, Wm. Copeland, Geraldine and William Blake, Myrabel and Kenneth Hill. Miss Ethel Urington assisted in entertaining and presided at the plano. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Davis of 3756 Rhodes avenue entertained at dinner on last Tuesday Rev. and Mrs. H. J. Palmer, Rev. and Tipton, presiding eldor of the Chicago district, and Mrs. Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. William Harvey, Mrs. C. S. Robinson and others. Mrs. H. Ward, 4903 State street, who has been ill at Provident hospital, has recovered and returned to her home. Mrs. Florence Titus, 5206 State street, a prominent member of Rebecca Household of Ruth No. 1277, has recovered from a long and serious illness. Mrs. Archer of New York was entertained at dinner during the holidays by Sharpshear at her residence, 5148 Dearborn street. Among those present were Mr. J. D. Branch, Edward Thomas, Mr. Pettis and Sterling Forest. Mr. Rufus Estes entertained in honor of his nephew, Mr. Lorenzo Lapsley at breakfast last Sunday morning. The guests were: Messrs. Henry Tranble, George R. Garnev, Jr., Bernard Silverberg, Claude Richaon, Charles Ball, etsion Simmons. Miss Gladys Anderson will leave next week for school. Mr. Thomas J. Lyons returned home after spending the holidays in Oakland, Cal. Mr. George R. Garney, Jr., is the soloist with the Choral Study club Feb. 19. Mrs. J. W. Scott of 3635 State street entertained at dinner New Year's day dmesgarnell, Grinnell, Samuels, Borden, Messrs. Grinnell, King, Yateman. Mrs. J. W. Scott of Miss Mabel A. Arant to Mr. John Calvin Powell was celebrated Wednesday at high noon. Rev. D. P. Roberts officiated, assisted by Rev. McCracken. The bridal party consisted of Misses Alma Parkes, Gladys Edwards, Messrs. Milton C. Tears of Austin, Texas, George R. Garney, Jr., little Miss Jewett Egleton, Juannita Emanuel. Pink and white were the predominating colors throughout the house. Mr. and Mrs. John Calvin Powell will receive Sunday, Jan. 7, at their home, 3635 Noronan avenue. Mr. J. W. Bell-Winborn, Detroit, correspondent of the Chicago Defender, is in the city for a few days, the guest of her mother, Mrs. A. Bell, 3552 Wabash avenue. Miss Elizabeth B. Slaughter, 3544 Dearborn street, left for Olafa, Fla. to spend the winter. While en route she will spend a few days with her mother in Louisville, KY. Mrs. T. P. Morgan, 3805 Wabash avenue, will leave for New York on Monday via Tennessee; while on the latter day will spend a few weeks with relatives. Dr. Carl J. Bass, 3801 State street, spent Christmas and part of New Year's week with his relatives in Indianapolis, Ind., and returned to duty on Wednesday. ROTHSCHILDS OF THE EAST Mitsui Family of Japan Is Famous for Unsullied Honor of Their Name. The Mitaiul family of Japan have been called the Rothschilds of the East; but while the name of the latter has gone abroad over the world, says the Atlantic Monthly, the Mituis have remained practically unknown except to a few western merchants who have had extensive dealings with the Orient. The European family owes its great renown to the fact that for a century there has been no slightest stain upon its commercial honor. But its career, it should be remembered, has been passed in a world where business itself has been held in honor; while the Mituis, engaged in a pursuit utterly condensed by public sentiment, for three centuries, in spite of the demoralizing influence of the social ban, have been trusted by government and people alike and have kept the honor of their name unstained. Now, thanks to the new spirit animating the nation, they no longer stand so consciously alone. Other great commercial families are being ranged with this one, their members not only enrolled among the peers of the realm, but ranking with the merchant princes of the west as exponents of all that is honorable in the conduct of mercantile affairs. To their number are yearly being added many of the Samarit, or nightly chivalry of old, who once scorned all contact with trade, but who are now returning to bring to the rescue of their fine sense of honor in which they are accorded the ancient regime. That they will eventually succeed in their task, backed as they are by the instinct of common honesty pervading the rank and file, there can be no manner of doubt. Duty and Fame. "Duty well done is noble; if prop- erated it is fame."—George Leyton. FROM OUR EXCHANGES $3,000 for Hospital This Week. (Afro-American Ledger, Baltimore, Md.) Philadelphia, Dec. 29—Just $1,500 has to be raised to complete the $15,000 needed to save the building of the Frederick Douglass Hospital and Nurses' Training School from being sold under a builder's lien. The people have through the efforts of the Public Ledger given over $3,000 during the past week. Capt. Young to Go to Liberia (The Boston Guarding.) Capt. Charles Young, 9th Cavalry, stationed at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo., a Negro line officer in the United States army, will report to Washington for assignment for special service in Liberia. He is a graduate of West Point and is the author of a book on political economy. Made Day Foreman. (The New York Age) 1014. 483. 28—Jillus B. Tyler, night fornament in the day post office here, has been born the day foreman for the main office. Tyler a younger brother of Auditor Tyler of Washington, and has been connected with the local post office here as clerks and foreman for eight or ten years. The present postmaster knows no color when it comes to making promotions, merit alone deciding advancement Murphy's Mall. A freckle-faced girl stopped at the post office and yelled out: "Anything here for the Murphys? " "No, there is not," said the postmaster. "Anything here for Jane Murphy? " "Nothing." "Anything here for Ann Murphy?" "No." "Anything for Tom Murphy?" "No." "Anything for Bob Murphy?" "Not a bit." "Anything for Jerry Murphy?" "Nothing at all." "Anything for Lize Murphy?" "No, nor for Pat Murphy, nor Dennis Murphy, nor for Peter Murphy, nor Paul Murphy, nor John, Jack or Jim Murphy, nor any Murphy, dead, living, unborn, native or foreign, civilized, savage or barbarous, male or female, black or white, franchised or disfranchised, natural or otherwise. Not there is positively nothing individual, jointly, severally, now and forever." The girl looked at the postmaster in astonishment and said: "Please see if there is anything for Clarence Murphy."-National Monthly. Don't Forget to Exercise No man of affairs, however important or overdriven, can ever be too busy to take time for exercise, unless he wishes to apply for his long vacation a decade or two earlier than is necessary. The place where the mummy of the Egyptians should be carried round at regimentals, with a reminder that he has been dead for 10,000 years, is not at feats, but in their housing, of fences, workshops, counting houses and studios. There is where men are really killing themselves, instead of in their sports, their luxuries, or even in their vices. Commercially drive- driving your body and brain may sometimes be a necessity, but the unbiased biologist of the twentieth century is beginning to suspect that the praises of industry, like the sacrifice, are sung most loudly and by those in church or state who hope to profit by it—in others—Woods Hutchinson, in Exercise and Health. Pepsin. The introduction of pepins as a remedial agent effected a complete revolution in the method of restoring to normal the ailments which in the old days were classed in a group as dyspepsia. If physicians were to observe annuities of the discovery of remedies which of the nature blessing to mankind the entire profession in remembering the fifthth anniversary of the first manufacture of pepins in this country. Just half a century ago the late John Carrick, the eminent physiological chemist and the father of physiological products in the United States, made possible a new epoch in American medicine by producing the first pepins. Pepin had been made in a small way in Europe before Mr. Carrick's enterprise caused it to be introduced in the United States, usually suggested by Dr. Corvissant of Paris. The quality was so poor, however, that its use was distinctly limited. Easily Adjusted. When the family for which Uncle Erasus had worked so long and faithfully presented him with a mule he was overcome with joy. "He's a bad kicker, Uucle Rast," said the son of the family. "I told father I didn't see what you could do with an animal that liked to kick and back better than anything else." "I got dat all planned," said Uncle Erasus, solemnly. "When I harnesses dat animile into my cyart, if he acts contumacious an' starts in to back, I'm gwine to take him right out'n de cyart, turn it round an' den harness dat mule in hindside befo. 'Dat humor him, an' it'll get my cyart up on hill jes' de same."-Youth's Compan- The Horse Pedometers The whorls of hair on the coats of horses and other animals are natural pedometers, inasmuch as they register the locomotive activities of the animals on whose bodies they are found. The best examples and the greatest number of these hairy whorls and crests are found on the domestic horse. A study of the action of the underlying muscles explains the origin of the peculiarities in the iay of the hair and furnishes the justification for calling them pedometers, although the analogy is, of course, merely superficial. OUR WOMEN By SABINE [In inaugurating this column it is at the earliest solicitation of several of our many women readers who have long argued that they have not had a department of their own in The Chicago Defender. Now we depend upon them to make this department of as much interest to every woman as our "Guess Who" department is to the children—Editor.] So sudden was the commission for this column that it found the writer a little unprepared. However, we will begin. This is not to be a Beauty Culture column in particular, but "our department," wherein everything of interest to the sex will be receive attention. Write me all the more, keep me posted about your clubs and societies.—Address "Sabine," in care of The Chicago Defender, 3159 State street. At the emancipation celebration at Bethel church Sunday night Mrs. Celia Parker Woolley was the only woman in her her subject was Harriet Beecher Stowe. She will be Williams, Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Miss Irene McKee were present Don't Hug the Radiator Are you the little malden who likes to sit cuddled up against the radiator while the wintry breezes blow outside? If you are, I want to whisper a word of warning into your pretty pink ear. Don't! What will happen if you decide to disregard my warning? Listen and I will tell you. For one thing the girl with the radiator habit is sure to take cold whenever she goes out of doors. And this means a red nose, swollen eyelids, a bad breath and a damaged complexion! Then the radiator habit is responsible for many a case of pneumonia, I would have to know. Another thing. If you consider gaping pores a beauty defect, stay away from the radiator. When the face is subjected to dry or wet heat for many minutes, it is sure to coarsen the skin, and what worse, cause it to fall into unsightly folds and creases. Brace up and make a silent resolution to leave the radiator alone. You will not feel cool if you keep your Army Officer Tells of His Best Lesson in Cooking and Conduct as a Host. The old army officer, distinguished alike for his character and his high position, had said to his fellow guests at the little mountain camp that he regarded a knowledge of cooking as a necessary accomplishment for a gentleman and a soldier. "Let me tell you," he continued, "where I received my first and best lesson in cooking, and in conduct at the head of the table. "While I was yet a very young man I had the good fortune to attract the notice of an old French gentleman with the remnant of his former great fortune, had come to the neighborhood of Petersburg, Virginia, and established himself in a small cottage. "In this little home the dining room and little kitchen were separated by a partition that extended only five feet above the floor. As mounieur was too poor to afford a wafer or cook, he himself performed the duties of both. "He often honored me with an invitation to diner, and as I sat in the diningroom, waiting for the meal to be served, I could see the old gentleman's head bobbing up and down as he tended his stew-pans in the kitchen." "How awfully funny!" said some one, with a giggle. "It never seemed in the least ludicrous to me," the old officer quietly responded. "After placing the dishes upon the table, my old friend would remove his apron, on a rusty dress coat, and dispense the hospitality of his house with the grace and dignity of a prince." "I understood! Noblesse oblige, and all that sort of thing," murmured the giggler, contritely. "All the same, your old gentleman, ministering at hidden altars and practicing mysterious rites behind that low partition, must have been something of a character." The old officer gravely assented "One that it was a privilege to know," he said. "Youth's Companion. How to Clean Tapestry Shake the tapestry gently but well to remove loose dirt and then immerse it in a cleansing fluid composed as follows. Take four ounces of soap to a quart of water and boil it until it becomes a jelly; then divide this equally in two tubs of water, adding a cup of bran to each tub to prevent the colors from running. It is best to sew the bran in cheese cloth bags, so that it will not stock to the fabric. After washing the tapestry alternately in the two tubs, rinse in water strongly flavored with vinegar (to prevent colors fading) and dry. After the heavier weight of the water is out, stiffen with a thin bolted starch and iron quickly on the wrong side with a rather hot iron. Too Tall to Be a Soldier Nothing could illustrate better the changes in the art of war wrought by the evolution of weapons than the melancholy news that "Artilleryman Arceau of the Fourth Regiment at Rochelle has been discharged on account of his height." In the old days Arceau's prodigious stature would have scared the enemy, and poets would have chanted the glories of the age which could produce such reducible champions. Now, however, smokeless powder has changed that. Invisibility is the first consideration on the field of battle nowadays, and an artilleryman of six feet piles must cause the discovery and massacre of a whole regiment—Paris Fierce. Young and Old—Light and Serious Verse and Prose—History—Personal—In a Word Their, Every Interest. room at an even heat, and you will not experience any discomfort when out doors, if you are careful to wear heavy enough clothing. The wife with most women is that they will persist in wearing summer clothing when the thermometer stands at zero. Naturally they feel the necessity of hugging the radiator when they come in out of the chilling blast. The wonder is that they are not stricken down with pneumonia before they reach their home door. Collarless chiffon blouses, low shoes and open work stockings are quite suitable in the early fall, but should be tabooed for outdoor wear by all sensible women when the thermometer begins to sink. Parents and School Teacher Parents and School Teacher. Parents, it is to our vital interest to walk hand in hand with our children's school teacher, and to teach our little ones to and obey her. From the time when we were mere babies she is their constant companion for the larger part of every year, imprinting on their tender minds not only the lessons in their books, but loyalty to God, loyalty to their country and loyalty to their fellow school mates. Impress upon the children that she must be obeyed and trusted, and that she will teach them the first steps to all their success in life. When the children come home at night with a grievous tale about the teacher, dear parents, to stop for a moment before you give your answer. Think of the task that teacher has, day after day, managing 30 or 40 children, little and big, of all dispositions and temperaments. Put yourself in her place; would you do better? I heard a mother of six little ones say, "Oh, how glad I will be when school begins and I can have some peace. When the children are all at home I can't do anything with them. My heart went out at once sympathy for the young teacher who was impatient to charge of that noisy crowd. It was her first attempt at teaching, and many a weary heart ache she had before her first term was completed, for she did her very best and put her heart in her work. Let us appreciate the teacher as she deserves.—Mrs. Lizzie Corbin, in the Household. It Might Pay Those Who Declare It is Wrong to Try It for Awhile. When our Puritan ancestors wished to throw the last touch of cerulean gloom into the blue laws they enacted to wit: "That no one shall make mince ples, or play any instrument, except the trumpet, drum, and jeew'shall." As a means of morifying the flesh and sweeping the joys of the world this prohibition of mince ples was ever regarded as more effective than placing the aforementioned musical instruments in unskilled hands. It afforded almost as much quiet pleasure to the early New England conscience as refusing food and lodging "to Quakers and other heretics." When the reaction spot in it followed the pendulous law of reforms and swung just as far the other way. The shell in the making of mince pice be no the very touchstone of good citizenship. The recipes always enumerated the brandy and the currants and the raisins first, and then, as a sort of utterthough, made casual men that a little "finely cut meat" might improve the mince. But the uncongenial environment under which the recipe was born upon it a superstitious tradition was not altogether wholesome. spite of the increasing number of ple who survive a second helping prejudice obtains here and there un the present time. WAS VERY HARD TO PLEASE Broker's Wife Would Appear to Be One of Most Unreasonable of Women. A prominent broker remarked the other day that he thought his wife was the hardest woman to please in the world. She was always asking him for money when he had none. "John," she would say, "give me 47 cents, the grocery boy is here with a bill." "I can't give you 47 cents," he would say, "but here's half a dollar." "Oh, you're the funniest man. You never have the right change." A dozen times a day she would ask for a few odd pennies. Finally the broker went into the sub-treasury and obtained $100 worth of bright new pennies. There were 10,000 pennies and he packed them in a suit case and lugged them home. Then he went to a blacksmith shop and had an iron tripped made, and upon this he hung the suit case filled with pennies. The next day the butcher came with his bill. It amounted to $5.67. "John," said the wife, "give me $5.67." "You will find it on the tripod," he explained. The wife returned in a moment in a great rage. "Why, John," she cried, "I'm not going to count out 567 pennies for this man; I be ashamed. It's a wonder you can never have the right change." To Burn Paper. There are times when there are bundles of old papers to be burned. This is dangerous in a grate fire. The following is the method which will avert danger of the chirn-y catching fire: Make tight rolls of all the papers and fasten them with pieces of soft wire—broomstick wire will do. They will then form a kind of a log and burn slowly without a flame. The rolls may be made of any size and several of them burnt together. ExePresent Call of Duty "In the measure in which thou seekest to do thy duty shalt thou know what is in the thee. But what thy duty? The demand of the present hour." Goethe. MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC A Landslide of Good Acts are Coming Down the Stair and Every Act Receives its Full Share of Applause. By Minnie Adams. "THE CHURCH OF YESTERDAY AND TODAY." Mme. B. W. Dorsay's sacred cantata, "The Church of Yesterday and Today," presented at Ebenezer Baptist church Thursday evening of last week for the second time displayed the artistic talent of quite a few of the church workers. The production from a critical standpoint is far too short. The singing was beautiful and there was plenty of it. Mrs. Dorsay as "Emily," the main character, gave promise of a prominent place in this line if her talent is improved and encouraged. Her voice is an acceptable one, sweet in tone and especially adapted to sentimental or emotional parts. Her duet with Mrs. Emerson was the feature of the evening. Mr. D. B. Peyton as the "Parson" showed that staid old citizen in a new light. "Parson Peyton" should be his real title, for he was the parson to perfection. Mrs. Eliza Jackson as "Lillie," Miss Luwu Powell as "The Parson's Wife," Pear Warner as "May," Miss Lucey Powell and the entire company did well in their respective parts. More reading lines, two scenes instead of one, and Ebenezer can well afford to crowd its main auditorium, for the effort is a creditable one.-S. ٢٠٠٠ MRS. G. W. MILLER WRITES A BOOK. Mrs. G. W. Miller, wife of Dr. George William Miller, has written a novel, the title of which is "The Storm Tossed Woman." This young matron declares that this story deals deeply in luxury, poverty, happiness, misery, and is climaxed by the good done by those in the lowly walks of life. The story is a portrait of an heiress being forced to the humble and perilous circumstances and later the repossession of a vast fortune left by the father, who was supposed to be dead, according to newspaper reports, after a shipwreck at sea. The father, being severely wounded, became temporarily insane and was for years an inmate of an institution for the demeured. He found on his return that his supposed widow had married and the double birth had caused her death, leaving to the care of her daughter the young babies while their father indulged in society and fashion. THE UNIVERSITY SOCIETY Will Present "The Princess," by Ten nyson, from Oak- land, Music Hall. The University society, organized to promote the arts of Literature, music and drama among its members, present the drama, "The Prin- bibl. 7, 1912, at the Oakland mall. This organization is com- posed of students and graduates of various institutions of learning, Studying Oberlin, Fiske, Wilberforce and many other reputable schools throughout the country, and the occasion promises a rare educational treat. The public is cordially invited. Wilson's orchestra and two hours of dancing will conclude the program. Admission 50 cents. Motherly Admonition A New York woman of great beauty called one day upon a friend, bringing with her her 11-year-old daughter, who gives promise of becoming as great a beauty as her mother. It chanced that the callers were alone in room where the friends had been received by a milliner, and there were several beautiful girls about. During the conversation the little girl amused herself by examining the milliner's creations. Of the number that she tried on she seemed particularly pleased with a large black affair which set off her light hair charmingly. Turning to her mother, the little girl said: "Who else like you now, mother, don't it?" "Shi!" cautioned the mother, with uplifted finger. "Don't be vain, dear!" Lippincott's. Apparatus for Finding Water Apparatus for Finding Water. The hazel twig as a water finder has been supplanted by a remarkable invention, consisting of a simple apparatus. The principle on which the instrument works is the measuring of the strength of electric currents between the earth and the atmosphere. These are always strongest in the vicinity of subterranean water courses, the flowing areas of which are charged with electricity to attain degree. The apparatus takes the form of a box-shaped instrument fixed on a tripod, with a dial on which a needle is used to indicate the presence of water. If the needle remains stationary it may be taken for granted that no subterranean spring exists; the spot where the greatest movement of the needle is obtained is that where well boring operations should be made. Need for Enthusiasm "My son, we should lay up a stock abard enthusiasm in our youth or use we shall reach the end of our urney with an empty heart, for we a great many of them by the —Victor Cherbulles. Self-Reliant Tom "Yes, we had a delightful time, of course," said young Mrs. Clifton the morning after she and her husband returned from a few days' visit in the country. "The Thornton's were just as hospitable as they could be, but I doubt if Tom and I are ever invited to Rose Lodge again. I don't think we were a success as guests." "Why not?" asked her slater. "Why, you see, Tom insisted on going out in our car. He was sure he knew the way and he simply wouldn't ask directions of any one. We went out forty miles out of our road and rose Rose Lodge late for an evening dinner, when we should have been there a moon luncheon." "That wasn't so bad," consoled her slater. "Almost anything is forgiven automobilists." "Not quite everything. Still, if that had been the only exhibition of Tom's perversity in not asking about roads, the bad impression made by our tardy arrival might have worn off. But we accentuated it. "The Hancombes, you know, have a summer home a few miles distant from Rose Lodge, and when they heard we were there they phoned an invitation for us to dine with them Monday evening. I begged Tom when we accepted the invitation to find out exactly how to go. And I spoke of it again. We were dressing Monday afternoon. "Don't you worry, said Tom. I've looked it up on the neighborhood map and I could find my way there in the dark." "But you know these country roads are so confusing. I perished. 'Don't you think it would be wise to ask Mr. Thornton?' "All right,' agreed Tom, nonchalantly, as we went to get the car out of the garage. "In a moment or two I heard the horn tooting for me. When I climbed into my seat I remarked that I hoped Mr. Thornton had given him minute directions. "He wasn't around,' answered Tom. "Why didn't you ask the chauffeur?" "I do wish, Alice," was Tom's crisp reply, 'that you wouldn't fuss about anticipated difficulties. If this little buzz wagon loses its way to the Hanscombs I'll eat the carbureeter.' "Naturally after that I dropped the subject. Still, after a while I ventured to ask, 'Are you sure this is the right way?' when we turned on a very rough road. "Of course, I'm sure," returned Tom. "We go on here for a mile and then turn south." "That sounded all right, but we tried Tom and on without coming to a south turn and I began to be nervous. Do ask that man where we are. Implied Tom, as we passed a farmer. "Nonsense!" he said. 'I know where we are. Here is the turn now.' He almed the car into a narrow wood road. "That doesn't look like a highway to me." I remarked. "No, it's just a cut-off," replied Tom. "I began to think that we might really know where he was, but when the rond lost itself in a large pasture my doubts returned. "Perhaps we did pass the real cutor," mused Tom. casually. "We can run back and pick it up, all right." Tom was it was growing dark, and Tom got to the jams, and then we went back to the road and I meekly suggested that we inquire at a farmhouse which we saw in the distance. "What's the use of going so far out of our way?" demanded Tom. "Don't you see that I have my bearings now? I didn't see, but I refrained from telling him so." "I should have thought that you would have told him so very pointedly, declared her sister. "My dear girl, you aren't married to Tom. I'm the best man in the world, but he—well, he thinks he's omniscient when it comes to knowing roads. "At last Tom turned triumphantly into the driveway of a country house. "We may be a trifle late, but we're here all right," he said. Then he added: "Great Scott! It's Rose Lodge! And Rose Lodge it was. "Get into any trouble?" asked Mr. Thornton, rushing out onto the porch. "Oh, no, we just thought your dinners were good enough for us," said Tom, with a weak effort at a joke. Mr. Thornton's share of the laughter was rather mirtilhess, I thought when we went into the dining room we saw that our places were filled by dinner guests. While Tom phoned some excuse to the Hanscombs, Mrs. Thornton and the maid crowded two more places in at the table. "You poor girl, what did you do?" asked Alice's sister, sympathetically. "I truly hope you gave Mr Tom a good scolding when you got a chance." "I fully intended to, but when we got to our room that night, he said, we came pretty near having to dine on our plate after all, didn't we? I just laughed." Seems to Justify Superstition The opal associated with mistrusts by Russians of both sexes, who should they chance to see an opal among the goods displayed for purchase will buy nothing more that day. and it is a curious fact that the Japanese, being under the sign that this stone belongs to, should be the nation to bring such ill luck to the Russians during the disastrous war between these two MAN A GIANT AT 91 Marvelous Career of a Poor Scotch Laddie. The Struggle and Successes of Lord Strathcona, Famous the World Over as Pioneer and Empire Builder. Ottawa, Canada.—In the closing days of the rebellion of '38, when affairs were in a turmoil, there landed on the shores of Canada a poor, friendless Scotch laddle, alone and new in a new land. He was tall and spare, but the square of his jaw told of Scotch courage and the man-light gleamed from his determined eyes. He was not more than 18, but he was big and he was brawn of a fine ancestry of Scots. This humble, friendless lad was Donald Smith, the man of whose brains, energy and sacrifices Canada owes much for her present prosperity. In the early days, when Smith—now Lord Strathcrouch—began his life in the employ of the Hudson Bay company, the Canadian north was a country of the terrible. For thirty years, isolated on the ice-bound coast of Labrador, he labored in the nardest service on the continent, that of the Hudson Bay company. In his stripping days, as a trader, he tramped the nightly, silent north from end to end, planning, bartering and bargaining with the grim and stolc natives of the wild. From the time that Smith, a sturdy "highland laddle," left Montreal for his laborers in the north his time of hardship, suffering and sacrifice. The lessons in the school of suffering which waited this lonely but courageous boy were hard ones. But Donald Smith learned them when he was 29 years old a romance of the heart; came to lighten his years of banishment. A girl of the fair, as a rainbow on the snow, crossed his path and from then the bleakness of his life began to lose its austerity. She was the daughter of a trader LORD STRATINCOHA and an Indian woman and he married her. Throughout his 30 years in the northland Smith gave his leisure to reading and studying. He became a thinker and a reasoner and in his work he learned to use his power of brain. From this point his advance was gradual but sure and in 1868, when he was 48 years old, he was appointed governor of the company with him. He was well equipped for his ministry and had learned the lessons of generalship and in the years that followed he proved himself a commander of forces, primal and artificial. Many times during his governorship crises arose that put his powers to test. The activities of Donald A. Smith outside the Hudson Bay company brought him into the politics of Canada. His political creed was a disregard for party interests and, while at the outset he was a stammer supporter of Macdonald, the Conservative premier, later on, because of the severe criticism and accusations laid against the party and because he was convinced that the party, was not conducting itself strictly a long square with the withdraw his support and brought about the first defeat of Macdonald. Donald A. Smith, silent, reserved but powerful, was one of the greatest legislators that ever had a seat in the Canadian house of commons. His career as a lawmaker was one of honesty and genius. In 1896 Lord Strathcouna received the culminating honor of his great career. He was made the first holder of the newly-created office of high commissioner for Canada in London. Four years later he received world fame through his gift of the Strathcouna body of 28 mounted officers and 112 men, enrolled from all over the Canadian west, for service in the Boer war. In private life this great man is a considerate husband and father and a most engaging host. One of the greatest tributes he ever received was from the father and mother of King George V., the late King Edward and Queen Alexandra. They always called him "Uncle Donald." At the advanced age of ninety-one he is a marvelous man. His talk is bright and he is equally at home in American, Canadian or English politics. Finds Skeleton In Bushes. Urockville, N. Y. —The coroner and sheriff are trying to establish the identity of a woman whose skeleton was found in a field near here by Franklin Cutchon, a New York huntsman, while he was following the hounds. The hounds were in full cry when they hainted and began to act in a strange manner. Mr. Cutchon's horse shiled and he dismounted, uncovering the skeleton from a clump of bushes. Bloomington, Ill.-Recently at Cherry a monument was unveiled to the memory of the 266 men and boys who lost their lives in the great mining disaster over two years ago. The officers of the state miners' organizations had charge of the ceremonies and labor leaders were present. The 'Cherry' monument shaft of gray granite 14 feet high was unveiled by the daughter of a M Monument to Cherry Victims. man who had lost his life in the tragedy, and seated upon the speakers' platform were 20 survivors who were rescued after naving been imprisoned one week in the burning mine. Among the speakers was John P. White, president of the United Mine Workers. Cherry today is greatly changed from what it was two years ago. Robbed of one-half of the male inhabitants almost in the twinkling of the town was crushed for a time, but been slowly recovering, thanks to the liberality of the American nation. The sum of $31,624 was contributed for the relief of the widows and fatherless children. The Illinois legislature appropriated $100,000. Up to June 1, 1911, the commission in charge had distributed $1,4198, leaving most of the remainder in trust as a pension fund for the relief of those robbed of their bread winners. Every expenditure every widow and every dependent of an old man they will be taken care of for life if needed. Placed on a cash basis, no greater charitable work has ever been accomplished, nor has any relief movement been handled as economically or as successfully. HERE'S A NEW KIND OF JAG Department of Agriculture Asserts That it Lurks in Some Southern Watermelons. Washington.—The department of agriculture asserts that there is a concealed jag in some of the southern watermelons. It requires some labor and scientific knowledge to extract it, but out of every 100 pounds of melons the government chemists have made one-tenth of a gallon of alcohol. They have also succeeded in extracting a very good quality of alcohol from the sweet potato, and it is expected that these two vegetables can be turned to a good profit in the manufacture of denatured alcohol for A Watermelon Jag. manufacturing purposes. Some experiments show that one bushel of sweet potatoes will make about two-thirds of a gallon of commercial alcohol. Dog Burled In Flag Washington, D. C.—Because United States soldiers on duty with the aerospace corps at College Park, Md., are reported to have recently buried a dog wrapped in the American flag, Ms. Isabel Worrell Ball, chairman of the Woman's Relief corps national committee for the prevention of the desecration of the flag, has written a vigorous protest to Secretary of War Simpson. The dog, which was the mascot of the aviation school, was accorded a funeral with full military honors, in cluding sounding of "taps." In her letter to the secretary of war, in which she said that the guilty men be reprimanded, Mrs. Ball branded her action as "repugnant" and adds: "The symbol of the great power and authority of the United States is too lofty a thing to be used as a shroud for a dog." Dog Is Killed, Owner Dying. Hammond, Ind.-George Clark, a crippled cattle herder of West Hammond, is dying of grief and nervous shock in St. Margaret's hospital because Adolph Small shot and killed his dog Joe, a collie. Small was arrested, but if the cripple dies authorities cannot legally hold him for Clark's death. Clark and his dog lived and slept together. The dog could pick cattle out of Clark's hard by name. Forgets He Hid Away $4,500 Lexington, Neb.-Willow Island, Neb. has a champion absent-minded man. While tearing down his old store building after building a new one, Nell McMullen, for 35 years the principal merchant of Willow Island, found in gold and silver that he had bidden to him. Bargotten, McMullen is eighty years old, but still active in business. He is a bachelor. THE STREETS OF BROADWAY SAFE PLACE FOR VALUABLES Physician Has Found Office Appurtenance Better Than Any. Lock and Key Yet Devised. A physician who has had much trouble with meddlesome servants, has just discovered a security wall in his office which he says is far safer than a locked drawer or a safe. "Servants like to investigate things in a doctor's office," he said. "Every new servant is a new investigator. A locked instrument case is only a temptation. They get into that, and if you explain that they were only dusting the instrument, Physicians often know as much or more than the doctor's private accounts than the doctor himself. They rummage through drawers and help themselves to anything they see. "I had one servant who dutied my office day, who I found out one day, was a habitual user of morphine. I had noticed that a bottle in my locked chest was too often emptied, and one day I caught her slamming the door of the chest and then I knew. I said nothing. I took the bottle of morphine tablets and, 'acced them inside a human skull which I kept on my desk. That was the last of the morphine thefts. "One day I asked the servant why she never dutied the skull on my desk. In fact I reprimanded her for carelessness. "Oh, doctor," she said, "I'm afraid of bones. I'd rather lose my job than touch that skull." "And now," continued the doctor, "I'm not afraid to put a roll of money in that skull. It safer than any safe." NOT HERE TO BE MISERABLE We All Have Our Troubles,but Should Learn to Keep Them In Background. If there is anything that is irritating it is the way that some people talk of their troubles, as if they were a kind of a treat—not cheerfully, but with a kind of gloomy joy; in a word, they are resigned It is only mighty bigumbums that will say they are thankful for troubles. We may eventually live to see that they were right and best for us, but at the time it is sheer hypocrisy to waggle our heads solemnly and say: "Happiness is a shame, anyhow; it is foolish for any one to expect happiness in this grizzly old world." People who talk that way don't deserve happiness. We weren't put here to be miserable. The world that life is for suffering and not enjoyment fast being shelved If the Lord approved of lamentations and tears, he would not have put so much in the world to make us hopeful and happy. There is nothing more common than trouble. We all have our troubles, but it is the wise ones of earth that keep their burdens in the background. It is so common and sad and skillful to be continually parading one's gifts and disappointments. Whatever our lot, we should all learn the wisdom of that helpful / little prayer: "Help me to win, if win will; but if I may not win, make me a good loser."—Mary Eleanor O'Donnell in Chicago Tribune. Aristocratic Farmers. Dairy farming is popular as a genuine source of income to the British aristocracy. The Mystery An old lady was going over the ozo, and after some time) she went up to a keeper and tapped him on the shoulder with her umbrella. "Well, mum," said the keeper. "I want to ask you," explained the old lady, "which of the animals in the zoo you consider the most remarkable." The keeper scratched his head for a while. "Well, mum," he replied, "after caretaker identification, as you might say. Ive considered, say the blucout goes to the laughing hyena." "Indeed!" said the old lady in surprise; "and why do you consider the laughing hyena so remarkable?" "Well, mum," answered the zoological expert, "the only has a sleep once a week. He only has a meal once a year. So what he's got to laugh about is a bloomin' mystery to me!" SMOKING BY THE SMALL BOY "The question of smoking came up early in our family. Lawrence has all ways been greatly attracted by what he considers many accomplishments if he had been brought up in a Puri tan atmosphere, he would have sown an abundant crop of wild oats—suggest to him is the glamour of the forbidden thing. If it savors of fuson or luxury, it becomes almost irresettible. "He was only fourteen when we niced a suggestion of cigarette smoke about him. "Have you been smoking, my boy?" his father asked in a tone un suggestive of rebuke. Lawrence admitted that he had. I should be sorry if it stopped your growth or injured your heart, so that you could not go in for athletics at college, his father went on in a casual tone. "I would rather you did not, if you do care very much about it. I will give each of you boys $100 if you will not smoke until you are twenty-one. Think it over for a few days. If you decide to prefer to smoke, and if, after you have taken the doctor, you are not afraid of what it may do to you, your mother will find a piece for you to smoke." "A few words from our doctor treating the matter from a scientific point of view, helped Lawrence to decide that he would take the $100. The other boys decided as he did; this ended it."—Woman's Home Companion. WHY A MAN LIKES A DOG "Why does a man like a dog?" responde the suffragette lady, fiercely, and repeated. "Why does a man like a dog? Well, there are numerous reasons, though a dog is not a reasoning being. A dog will lick the hand that beats it; a dog will eat a crust and a bone and bless the giver; a dog thinks whatever a man does is right and proper; a dog has no rights that a man is bound to respect; a dog asks no embarrassing questions; a dog is always grateful, no matter for what; a dog does not ask the man to stay at home night; a dog is satisfied to love the man whether the man loves the dog or not; a dog submits to any and all impositions without protest; a dog does not consider itself a man's equal; a dog lets a man have his own way; a dog just as glad to see you to vote; a dog is just as glad to see you to vote; a dog is in at three o'clock in the morning, almost helpless, as if he hadn't gone out at all; a dog has no mother in sight, and a dog can't talk back—can't talk back, mind you, nor won't talk back. That is why a man likes a dog." Bostonian Learns Something The folly of interfering with a newboy was illustrated on Hanover street. A well-dressed man took to task a newboy who was crying a fake extra and read the riot act to him in fine style. The boy said nothing, but when the man started to run for a North Station car he raised the "Stop thief" which was at once taken by the police of his company, and in a moment crowd was at the heels of the luckless one, who was forced to take a trip to the station house before the matter was cleared up—Boston Journal. Sun-Worn Curtains In cases where] a pair of curtains must do for another season and they are too sun-worn in the middle to serve, cut away the sun-worn portions and sew across, then where sawn use a cord or ribbon, and, if neither of these are at hand, make a couple of curtains in linen, and use the curtains the curtain is placed they are spliced. Old linen bows, well starched, are neat. Cod. The catch of cod in the United States is third in value of fish caught, amounting to almost $3,000,000, followed by that of shad, lobsters and POSSIBLY TOO MUCH FOR HER Man Should Have Recognized That Fairy's Power even to Fairy's Power. Once upon a time a man who lived out Bloomfield way did an unusual service for a fairy queen. I don't remember exactly what it was; perhaps he stepped into a drift to let her pass. At any rate she said to him in gratitude: "Sir, for your kindness I will reward you by granting you three wishes. Name what you desire most in all the world and it shall be yours." The man who lived out Bloomfield way thought a moment. He ought have lived out South Orange way or Elizabeth way or over Arlington way, he happened that he dwell out Bloomfield way, and as this is a true story, I must it exactly as it was. He thought a moment, and then he thought another moment, and then two moments all told, after which he said: "I wish people would quit eating peanuts in the street cars. It gives the cars such a vegetable air, and besides, it is very harmful, for, as you know, people should have cheerful surroundings at meals." On hearing this request the fairy queen vanished in a flash of flame with a deafening report, and the next time the man got aboard a car to go to his home out Bloomfield way, the passengers were still eating peanuts and the car had a breath. This teaches us that fairies are not all they are cracked up to be.—Newark News. Fairness Wins. That it pays to be fair with employees was illustrated recently in the New York financial district. A young man who had worked for a large house for three years was forced to remain at home two days because of illness. He had never been absent from work, and day during the entire time, not even on vacation. Nevertheless, when he received his salary envelope the amount of two days' pay had been deducted. The boy was indignant and resigned on the spot. The following day he closed a deal involving $100,000 which would have meant a clear profit of $20,000 to the firm he had just left. The young man turned the business over to a rival house and was given a contract calls for double the salary he had received at the old house and stipulates that he is to receive one month's vacation each summer with full pay. Furniture Polish Many people do not know that lemon oil is the basis of all fine furniture polishes. A sm-ll bottle of polish usually costs 25 cents. You can buy a quart of crude lemon oil in bulk at a paint shop for 15 cents. For using on furniture proper, dilute with one-third turpentine, apply with a brush, and paint the polish on hard wood, stained or painted floors. A quart of oil will last nearly two months. Continuous Performance "Our baby gives us considerable trouble. Yellles unless he has his own way." "Ours yells anyhow. You don't know what trouble is." Always Unpopular Bachelor. Bachelors were taxed under Wilkam Iml. of England. Just in Time. There is no doubt that the tying of a piece of string around the finger is a really good aid to a poor memory; but there is a well authenticated case of a man who tied a piece of cotton around his finger in the morning to remind him to his hair cut. On the way home to dinner that evening he noticed the piece of cotton. "Oh, yes. I remember," he said. "Oh, yes, I remember," he said. And, smiling proudly, he entered the acustomed shop and sat down before the tonsorial operator. "Oh yes, sir," said the artist, puzzled in his tones. "Eh? Yes; cut my hair, please!" commanded the absent-minded one, curly. "Why certainly, sir, if you wish it," said the artist. "But you won't mind my mentioning the fact that I cut it this morning, sir, will you?" GUESS WHO? CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS DEATHS OF THE WEEK The Reanaters were who went to 5th ball and had souvenirs of beans and were not married. The Veron Ave. and 36th St. doll is who is broken hearted since W. Henri B. got married. The Veron Ave. and 36th St. doll is who thinks that she knows everything about music, so much so that her brother will not practise with her. V. F. of 36th St. Council is. The doll is who has been nicknamed Krazy Katt. The doll is who drank so much ognog that she did not know her mother and was not in the regiment ball and wanted to lead the grand march with Garfield Wilson. The new nurse is, graduated in three days. Professional. The doll is who wore blue and received so many compliments that she says she will always wear blue. The doll is School doll who is refused to resin her job, as piano player. FURNISHED ROOMS. For Rent STATE ST., 3218—Elegant, furnished front room and two other light rooms (including housekeeping) in every room and gas and all con- veniences. M. Eldwin, top flat. Automatic 7389. FOREST AVE., 3173—A nicely furnished, light room for rent; steam heated. 6-13 VERNON AVE., 3172—2nd flat—Large, light, furnished room to rent; steam heat, all modern conveniences. Phone Aldine. 6-13 INDIANA AVE., 1916—2nd flat—Nexttly furnished room to rent, steam heated. near express "L" trains and Indiana Av- car line. Phone 6243 Drexel. 6-13 FOR RENT—Furnished large front room, steam heat, kitchen privilege; married couple preferred. 336 Vernon Ave. 412-6-13 TO RENT—SECOND FLAT AT 334 Vincentus ave.; 6 rooms; furnace or store heat; toilet, bath, gas range; all light. $22. Apply to 334 Rhodes ave. VERNON AVENUE. 332—First class large furnished rooms to rent, with modern kitchen privileges. Phone Authe 1234. RIHODES AVENUE. 326—Neatly furnished room to rent, all modern improvements. FOREST AVENUE. 328—Neatly furnished rooms, 2 small rooms and 1 large room, gentlemen only. Phone dine 336. 30-6 30-7 30-8 NEATLY FURNISHED or unfurnished room, kitchen privileges, running water in room. 321 Vernon Ave. near 354 Hwy. 727. Phones Douglas 2092 or Auto 727. WARAH AVENUE. 320—Large from room, hot and cold water. FOR RENT—Steam heated, furnished 321S STATE ST.—Beautifully furnished rooms, all light, with private heaters; suitable for light housekeeping, with gas and air conveniences; top floor. Phone Auto. 72599. WARASH AVE., 2125-24 hat, furnished rooms for man and wife or two gentlemen or two young ladies. 327H ST., 51 EAST-2nd Hat, neatly furnished rooms, well heated, hot and cold water, all modern improvements. Phone Auto. 72522. NATY FURNISHED room with modern improvements. 3551 Aldine St. 5250 Douglas Ste. heat, hot and cold water. CALUMET AVE., 26111-2 N.e.tly furnished rooms, furnace heat, hot water. Automatic phone 71-745. VERNON AVE., 3406-2nd Hat, light, warm rooms for married couple; running water, two closets, kitchen privileges, coal and wood furnished, $3.50 per week. FOR RENT-3 rooms for light housekeeping or will let them separately. Apply Mrs. J. Hadley, 1817 Jackson Ave., Evanston. FOREST AVE., 5753-Furnished rooms, modern conveniences. FURNISHED or unfurnished rooms for rent; steam heat. 34024 Forest Ave. FOR RENT—One room. Apply W. H. Twing, 1219 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL. 6-12 EMBALMER WANTED. FUNERAL, DIRECTOR and embalmer painted for sale of secret work. Write Chicago Defender Office, X. 3159 State St. FLAT FOR RENT. VINCENZAS AVE., 6514, 2nd flat—Six large, light rooms, toilet, furnace or stove heat. Apply to 6501 Rhodes Ave. CLUBS AND SECRET SOCIETIES. Unique Temple, Lady Elks, meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Mrs. Joe Sadler, D. R. 2420 Watha avenue. Mattle Fln. Sec. 2267 Dearborn street. CHICAGO LODGE, No. 42, I. B. P. O. Watha avenue. Hutletts Hall, 2712 State street. H. W. Rhea Secretary, 6430 Vincenthes avenue; W. Johnson, Exalted Ruler, 2947 Calu- St. Monica's Church. Dearborn and 30th streets. Rev. John S. Morris. Residence 3022 Wabash. H. Morris. Residence 3022 Wabash. Dedication, 4 p. m. Sunday. Instruction for conventions, Monday and Friday evenings in church at $ p. m. COURT GENERAL ROBERT ELLIOTT. No. 7295. Ancient Order of Foresters; member of the 30th Monday night in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 3337 State street. Judge Ranger. W. Jabb. 5245 Dearborn street, phone 5109 Drew. Fax number 3422 Dearborn street, phone 1810 Adline. Treasurer, L. Crittenden, 2414 Treasurer, Frank L. Crittenden, 2414 Dearborn street, phone 3219 Calumet. Deceives No One. "The expectation that you actually can be one thing and appear to be another is doomed to disappointment. Hyporisy is the saddest fallacy in the world. The disguises of the pretender are so thin that the simplest see through them. What you are speaks so loud as to drown altogether any declarations you may make of what you wish men to think you are. The deceiver deerves no one but himself."—Henry F. Cope. Mrs. Blunderby Talks Mrs. Blunderby, (visiting)—Yes, poor Jane, she recognizes no one. She's been in a catamose condition for two days. My dear, bring me a cup of tea, will you? I prefer Oblong, if you have it.—Boston Transcript. The doll is who certainly had better lessons again, as she is one more bother. The insulting widow of Englewood is. M. B. is right. Mr. B is in love. Mr. B said who that Esther did not even say good-bye. Our stylographic wonder is yours truly, King Bengs. The one-time sport, P. B. of Englewood, is who looks so downhearted. Cheer up, Frank, somewhere someone loves you. But you don't have the more actor. But you ain't got him, Jeff. GUESS WHO FROM EVANSTON. The brown is that has not been seen for a week. Gone away? The high school doll is that is some dreammaker. Oh, you Oak Ake. The high school new beau, a teasing brown skin, too. The matron is that failed to recognize the telephone. Sold Loom "sure, fine," said. Armour, Preston J. 15, 564, Evans Ave.; Dec. 26. Davis, John, 41, 52 W. 30th St.; Dec. 26. Collina, Julian, 41 years, 52 W. 30th St.; Dec. 26. Cockrell, Emma, 54 years, 2229 Fulton St.; Dec. 26. Clingman, Blarantha, 14 years, 3431 Wadyson, Andrew E., 55 years, 3623 Armour; Dec. 26. Freeman, Ellen, 67 years, 3308 State St.; Dec. 26. Franklin, Thos., 61 years, 3141 Armour; Dec. 27. Johnson, Fletcher, 23 years, 3549 Armour; Dec. 30. Jones, Geo., 11 years, 2704 Armour; Dec. 24. Lewis, John, 60 years, 129 W. 27th St.; Dec. 26. Lyons, Howard, 31 years, 2208 Dearborn; Dec. 30. Martin, Helen, 31 years, 3308 State St.; Dec. 24. Nevada, Linda, 52 years, 2721 La Salto St.; Dec. 26. Puyne, Annie, 70 years, 610 W. Garfield Blvd.; Dec. 26. Parker, James M., 5 years, 3648 Forest Ave.; Dec. 26. Rink, Balmud, 59 years, 21 W. 65th St.; Dec. 26. Skinner, Carrie F., 55 years, 3653 Forest; Dec. 30. Sanford, Frances, 76 years, 4331 N. Oakley Toul, Louis G. P., 39 years, 4560 Gross Ave.; Dec. 26. Wain, Wm. L., 33 years, 2950 Dearborn; Dec. 26. Ready to Meet Emergencies. "The systematically heroic in little unnecessary points. Every day do something for no other reason than its difficulty, so that if an hour of need should come, it may find you trained to stand the test. The man who has daily injured himself to habits of concentrated attention, energetic will, and self-denial in unnecessary things, will stand like a tower when everything rocks around him."—William James Educational Systems. "Look here," said the father, "every page of your book is covered with finger prints." "It's an accident," replied the young student. "Well, it is some relief to hear that. There have been so many changes in handwriting that I was afraid they had decided to make a clean sweep and substitute the Berrillon system." Unencouraging "That audience cheered my remarks repeatedly." "Yes," replied the morose man. "I never yet saw an audience that wouldn't rather hear itself holler than listen to somebody's talk." 500 COMPLETE DUNBAR BOOKS The Defender has been successful in securing 500 complete works of Paul Lawrence Dunbar, complete in the truest sense of the word. All of his poems and stories. To be given away. Good Christmas present. The Chicago Defender for one year and one Dunbar book for $2. Don't delay, as our last lot was soon sold out. Free List Suspended THE DEFENDER begs to an- nounce the sus- pension of the free list for all notices that come under the head of advertisement. All subscriptions for papers must be paid for in advance. ```markdown ``` HAPPENINGS IN THE CITIES NOW MY CHILDREN WILL BE ABLE TO GO TO SCHOOL KANSAS CITY, MO.—Kansas City's plan of pensioning widows is attracting wide attention. Requests for information come to the officers of the juvenile court every day from cities of the United States and Canada. There are more than 40 widows on the pension roll and the plan is working satisfactorily. It was found soon after the establishment of the juvenile court that many children were kept from school to work, the money they earned being the sole support of the family. This was particularly the case where widows with several children were unable to work because of the necessity for remaining at home to care for the small children. At the suggestion of Judge McCunep, then presiding over the juvenile court, philanthropic persons formed a voluntary association and boys of school age compelled to work were paid a certain amount of money, according to the needs of the family, in place of --- Stowaway is in Ship's Hold 12 Days B ALTIMORE, Md.—To have lived twelve days in the ice, ink blackness of a ship's hold with nothing to eat save raw potatoes, with only rats for companions, and to have been rescued only because the foremost light of the ship on which he was a stowaway refused to work, was the soulracking experience of Walter Purding, an American, who reached Baldmort on the Johnston line steamer Ulstermore, Captain Gowan. According to his story, when the Ulstermore was about to leave Liverpool, he gained the consent of a steve dore to stow away in hatch No. 3. He said he chose the hatch because, it contained potatoes, and he believed the ship's cook would release him the first day or two at sea. But Captain Gowan procured his "spuds" somewhere else, and the cook came not. Hour by hour, Purding said, his hunger and thirst became greater. He began to eat potatoes, but in two days these palled on him and he could eat no more. Thirst then attacked him. Seeking to relieve his agony he slicked the steel sides of the ship, which reeked with moisture, with the drops of filthy water came the lead paint and added to his sufferings. When hunger began to weaken him THE FIGHT CINCINNATI—The whack of a club resounding at the dead of night in the parlor of the residence of M. B. Herman, coupled with the piercing scream of a dying maltese owl, marked the climax of a three-cornered battle, waged in darkness, between the owl, Night Patrolman Joe Conlon of the Newport police force and the Herman household. And when the half-aristicate and eerie cry of the dying bird of prey subsided and the lights were turned on, neighbors of the Hermans, who had heard the crash of brie-brace, the thumping of the policeman's mace on the lintel of the Herman threshold and the hoots of the cause of the trouble, did not know whether to turn over in their beds or call out the fire department. It was a bit of a braw night when Patrolman Conlon rounded the corner was making wide o' his smashed an ant, several sums, Louis XIV. chair, his had its claws entwined, cover, on which we and a rose jar, was this portion of the Herman was roused in thumping on the "There's, burghal exclaimed Conlon. fully Inquired the Don't you hear 'em Not knowing who was human or ghosts tiously turned the Herman could read there was a feathert head and he struck club. The owl's cry followed. Bringing Together Jobless and Job NEW YORK.—The National Employment exchange, a private organization in New York, in the first year and a half of its existence has learned many things about the task of bringing together the jobless man and the manless job. It was established with a fund of $100,000 contributed by a number of wealthy men to relieve the deplorable conditions of unemployment in New York city. Two separate exchanges are maintained, one to supply manual laborers, skilled and unskilled, the other to supply mercantile employees. During 1910 the demand for men to do manual work greatly exceeded the supply. Work for more than 4,000 was found in the city, in New York and other states. Many more could have been placed had the men been available. It cost $1.93 to get each man his job, over and above the small fee collected. Business depression this year has altered conditions, and not so many positions are open, but it has been established as generally true that the man who is willing to do manual work, skilled or Wanted to Patent a Circus. P. T. Barnum once came to the office to know if he could patent the three-ring circus. In technical parlance his three-ring circus-was an aggregation and not a combination to produce a new result. Therefore it was not patentable, which information highly incensed the showman. "It will be adopted by every circus just as soon as I make it known," he declared: And it was—From the Scientific American's "Ten Stories." The Legal Costs. The Judge—You say you don't get your alimony? The Complaintant—I don't get it all, your honor. It's only five dollars a week, and I need every cent of it. The Judge—And what's the reason you get only part of the amount? The Complaintant—It's because my former husband sends it to me by a lawyer, and the lawyer charges me car fare, brokerage, transportation and time, and that leaves only 90 cents. the money they were earning, on condition that they attended school regularly. Many sensitive women hesitated to accept this form of charity, and at first there were few applications for such pensions. Last winter, however, a law was passed by the legislature providing that the county clerk establish a pension bureau, the pensions to be paid from county funds in such amount as the juvenile court found necessary. The law provides that a widow may be paid not to exceed $10 a month for one child to enable that child to attend school; if she has more than one child, not to exceed $5 a month for each additional child. The yearly expenditure must not exceed $12,000. The idea of the law is to keep the family together under home influence. Each applicant must answer questions prepared by the juvenile court. The list is made out in the form of a petition to the court and is considered at a formal hearing, after a full investigation by a probation officer. To be eligible to a pension, a woman must have been a resident of the county two years. The pension system is costing the county about $500 a month. YOU CAN BET YOUR LIFE I WILL NEVER STOWAWAY AGAIN -! the weather became rough. Purding says he was tossed about the hold like the potatoes until every fiber ached. The ship, ran into the vicinity of ice bergs. Hall fell on the sides of the ship and converted the stowaway's quarters into a veritable refrigerator. The prisoner said that the rats in the hold nestled on his breast and he did not fight them because they kept him warm. They sought no blood or bone, but only the warmth of his body. It was when the ship was 12 days out, when the foremast Light refused to work and it was necessary to open hatch No. 3 to follow the wring. Third Engineer Potter entered the hatchway to be surprised by a figure's hurting him toward the side of the ship. Dropping his lantern he wrapped both arms around the man and brought him up. After he was released it was with difficulty he was kept from jumping into the sea to shake his fiery thirst. Purding was given a bath and food. and passed the Herman home. Mr. Herman, a neophyte of the fresh-air movement, had left the parlor window wide open. The owl, one of a nest which have been keeping Newport awake of nights for the past month, invaded the room and a fearsome noise ensued. After the owl, which was making wide circles of the room, had smashed an antique clock, a hall tree, several small pictures and a Louis XIV, chair of frail design, and had its claws entangled in a piano cover, on which were a Japanese vase and a rose jar, was taking charge of this portion of the home furniture. Herman was roused by Patrolman Conlon thumping on the door. “There's burglar's in the house!" exclaimed Conlon. "Who-o-o?" mournfully inquired the owl. "burglar's! Don't you hear 'em?' shouted Conlon. Not knowing whether their quarry was human or ghostlike, the pair cautiously turned the doorknob. Before Herman could reach the light button there was a feathery swish past his head and he struck out with Conlon's club. The owl's cry of mortal anguish followed. SAME HERE NEE I SURE AM CLAD TO MEET YOU - JOBBESS MAN unskilled, can find work if he wants it. There is plenty of room for him. But not so in the mercantile bureau, for office help, salesmen and similar occupations. The number seeking work of this kind is many times larger than the number of possible places. Positions were found for only 537 out of 4,540 applicants and the cost of placing each one was $16.40 more than the fee. Many of these successful applicants were forced to accept employment at five or six dollars a week. New York is flooded with a horde of young men and women who want to do only "gentle" work, and this drugging of the market has forced salaries which the average applicant must accept far below a fair living standard. The Judge—You say you don't get your alimony? The Complaintant—I don't get it all, your honor. It only five dollars a week, and I need every cent of it. The Judge—And what's the reason you get only part of the amount? The Complaintant—It's because my former husband sends it to me by a lawyer, and the lawyer charges me car fare, brokerage, transportation and time, and that leaves only 90 cents. A DELIGHTFUL CHRISTMAS TREE PARTY. Mrs. Ruben Elam, 45's Champlain avenue, entertained at her residence Saturday evening last in honor of Miss Beatrice Collier of Washington. A charming feature of the dinner was the centerpiece—a miniature pond with swimming ducks and fish. The Christmas tree adorned the front parlor and every one received a present from it. A SUCCESSFUL BENEFIT A SUCCESSFUL BENEFIT. The benefit for Mr. Charles Jackson at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Allain, 3052 Prairie avenue, Wednesday evening, December 20th, was a success. The committee in charge extend thanks to all who assisted especially to Mr. Reed. Signed Mrs. George Johnson, Mrs. Ida Allain, Mrs. G. Hexter, Miss Ada Ricketts, committee. This must have been an off season, no one complained of receiving too many presents. SOME BALL—THAT'S ALL. The 8th Regiment Will Give the Only Society Ball of the Season. The 8th Infantry, Illinois National Guard, will give a ball at the 7th Regiment Armory on New Year's night, January 1, 1912. It is planned by the officers to make this one of the biggest social affairs of the season, and contrary to former balls given by the regiment no ceremonies will be had, thus giving the patrons ample opportunity to dance from early eve until the wee sma' hours of the morning. The famous 8th Regiment band with its full quota of ninety pieces will dispense music to which the merry New Year dancers will trip the light fantastic toe to their heart's content. Tickets are out and in the hands of any officer of the regiment and at Rankin's drug store, 36th and State streets. No charity ball will be given on this night, so be in readiness for this big ball. ELLIS HALL TO RENT FOR Lodges, Parties, Entertainments, Etc. REASONABLE RATES J. ELLIS, 5728 So. State St. Phone Went, 1002. A. MISS JUANITA TOLIVER. PORO Hair Grower Sha a Box, lbs extra out of city Trademark $1.50 FREE Life Size PORTRAIT of Yourself Given away by the DOUGLAS DANCING SCHOOL Every Friday Night Photos taken by Peter P. Jones To the Person Drawing the Lucky Number, Every Friday Night this season. Prof. Garfield Wilson Manager GOOD MUSIC Beginners Given Individual Atten- tion Phone Oakland 2489 Madeline R. McFarland FINE MILLINERY Feathers Cleaned, Dyed and Curled HATS BLOCKED 4746 State St. - CHICAGO --- A. Short Order Rogers' R rt Orders All Rogers' Resturant Short Orders All Day Caterers to the Elite Select Meats. All Meals 25c. Ta- A la Carte Lunch, Breakfast, 7 a. 21 E. 33rd Street, Near L St. Open from 7 a. "House of Establishment We Have the Most Chicago—Most of the as our pat- A good funeral appeal fitting memorial of r I furnish a complete f tion, for $65.00, or also have the finest good are manufactured for the to an eternal bronze hundreds. I am in no way connected with the am not interested in the organized vicious persons and firms engaged in the burial of in Chicago and the manner and way my t for building up for co-operation between advertising that I alone do right, but help smallest pay of any place in America to statement at any time. EMANUEL DAN'L M. JACKSON ERNEST H. WILLIE Only Place of Business 2959 and 2962 Phone 727 Douglas NOW OPEN FOR WRIGHT & TAILC 3142 STATE Pressing and Repairing. Work called for Meals 25c. Table D'Hote 4 to 8 p.m. A la Carte Lunch, 11:30 to 2 p. m. Breakfast, 7 a. m. to 10 a. m. Hard Street, Near L Station Open from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. House of Quality Established 1865 Save the Most Select Tra- go—Most of the best fam- as our patrons. Our funeral appeals to the living memorial of respect to the Pish a complete funeral—one o $65.00, or money refund, the finest goods and furnish- ufactured for the undertaking external bronze casket costi- so way connected with the Casket and Undertak- ed in the organized vicious attempt to slander mys engaged in the burial of our dead. My many the manner and way my business is conducted p my for co-operation between honest business and I alone do right, but happy to say that we give any place in America today. I stand ready my time. ANUEL JACKSON M. JACKSON, Expert Em- ARNEST H. WILLIAMSON, Assista- Only Place of Business in Chicago D and 2961 State St. One 727 Douglas—Automatic 714 OPEN FOR BUS WRIGHT & BLACK TAILORS 3142 STATE STREET airing. Work called for and delivered. All Meals 25c. Table D'Hote 4 to 8 p. m. A la Carte Lunch, 11:30 to 2 p. m. Breakfast, 7 a. m. to 10 a. m. 21 E. 33rd Street, Near L Station CHICAGO Open from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. "House of Quality" Established 1865 We Have the Most Select Trade in Chicago-Most of the best families as our patrons. A good funeral appeals to the living as a fitting memorial of respect to the dead I furnish a complete funeral—one of satisfaction, for $65.00, or money refunded. We also have the finest goods and furnishings that are manufactured for the undertaking business, to an eternal bronze casket costing many hundreds. I am in no way connected with the Casket and Undertaking Trust and I am not interested in the organized vicious attempt to slander and vilify other persons and firms engaged in the burial of our dead. My many years in business in Chicago and the manner and way my business is conducted proves the I am for building up for co-operation between honest business and the public, not advertising that I alone do right, but happy to say that we give the best for the smallest pay of any place in America today. I stand ready to prove this statement at any time. EMANUEL JACKSON DAN'L M. JACKSON, Expert Embalmer ERNEST H. WILLIAMSON, Assistant Only Place of Business in Chicago 2959 and 2961 State Street Phone 727 Douglas-Automatic 71-629 WRIGHT & BLACK TAILORS Pressing and Repairing. Work called for and delivered. Phone A. G. W. Lambert Free. B. J. Sec. Guarantee Feather Willow and French Plumes and all Styles of Feather Cleaning, Curling, Blea- ing and Dyeing. All Kinds of Feather for Sale. Our Willow Plume SPECIAL RATES TO MILL 3115 Prairie Ave. WM. H. HACK a pupil one of America's most eminent number of pupils in voice beginning STUDIO 514 E. 33rd St. Telephone A STUDIO OF MUSIC MRS. MARTHA BROAD TEACHER OP VOCA FALL T PHONE NORMAL 3316 RESIDENCE THE NEW CAFE AND 3030 STATE WILLOW PLUME RATES TO MILLINERS AND THE Mirrie Ave. Phone Al M. H. HACKNEY, Ten- of America's most eminent vocal teachers who pilts in voice beginning October 1. Call 2. 33rd St. Telephone Aldine 54. O OF MUSIC MARTHA BROADUS-ANDER TEACHER OF VOCAL AND PIANO FALL TERM BEGINS SEPT RESIDENCE, 6450 CHAMPLAIN AVE. Phone THE NEW ELITE LIFE AND BUFF 3030 STATE STREET WM. H. HACKNEY. Tenor. a pupil one of America's most eminent vocal teachers will take a limited number of pupils in voice beginning October 1. Call or write today. STUDIO 514 E. 33rd St. Telephone Aldine 54. STUDIO OF MUSIC MRS. MARTHA BROADUS-ANDERSON TEACHER OF VOCAL AND PIANO FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1ST PHONE NORMAL 3316 RESIDENCE, 6450 CHAMPLAIN AVE., CHICAGO, ILL Our newly equipped dining room and quick service is unexcelled by any Cafe in the city. Theatre parties are solicited. Good music by the highest paid artists. Any neglect by any of our help will be immediately looked into Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars Our Specialty HENRY JONES Prop. A. F. CODOZOE CASS HAR The Wines, Liquors and Cigars Our Specialty JONES DOZOE Prop. CASS HAR Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars Our Specialty HENRY JONES Prop. A.F. CODOZOE CASS HARRIS, My Electrical, Gas, Steam Fitting and Plumbing Work 1311 West 61st Street Phone Aldine 1877 Phone Normal 3083 ers All Day Resturant Of Quality" Preshed 1865 Most Select Trade in of the best families patrons. Reeals to the living as a of respect to the dead The funeral—one of satisfac- or money refunded. We goods and furnishings that the undertaking business, the casket costing many in the Casket and Undertaking Trust and I serious attempt to slander and vilify other of our dead. My many years in business between honest business and the public, not happy to say that we give the best for the ca today. I stand ready to prove this JACKSON ON, Expert Embalmer WILLIAMSON, Assistant Business in Chicago 611 State Street —Automatic 71-629 FOR BUSINESS & BLACK LORS STE STREET ed for and delivered. Phone A G. W. Lambert Pres. B. J. Sec. Guarantee Feather Co. Willow and French Plumes and all Styles of Feathers, Cleaning, Curling, Bleaching and Dyeing. All Kinds of Feathers for Sale. ALLINERS AND THE TRADE Phone Aldine 1926 ACKNEY, Tenor, minent vocal teachers will take a limited laning October 1. Call or write today. the Aldine 54. MUSIC ROADUS-ANDERSON VOCAL AND PIANO L. TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1ST ENCE, 6450 CHAMPLAIN AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. Phone, Douglas 8256 NEW ELITE D BUFFET TE STREET quors and Cigars specialty CASS HARRIS, Ms THE CITY OF EVANSTON DEFENDER’S BRANCH OFFICE, 621 GROVE ST., : ° Fhone 3499-R ss: EVANSTON Miss Florence A. White, Reporter. _ - - - Mr. R. G. Bruce, Editor. ‘ Resiesiglin pea acagiha a tednlor ah EES Tan: oie peerings Evanston branch office of ‘The Chica- go Defender, left Tuesday ‘night for ‘Wiiberforce, Ohio, where he will take up a college course, Mr. Bruce re- celved the Martin B, Madden scholar- ship of three years. Mr. Bruce was one of the brightest students attend. Ing Northwestern University, and was “deserving of the scholarship. He will be greatly missed in church and social Ufe. We wish bim unbounded success in his new fleld. Mr, Brace will write news letters for the Defender from Wilberforce which no doubt will be very interesting —Ed. The Chicago Defender. Start the new year by subseribing for the best colored paper published in Chicago, “The Chicago Defender.” Subscription rates 50c for two Months, “"e for three montas, $1.00 for six .onths, $1.50 a year, or $2.00 a year with a complete copy of Paul Law- Tenee Dunbar’s works. We hope our readers will subscribe for this valu- able paper, as we are forced to dis- continue most of our weekly subserip- tions. We have four news stands in different parts of the city, which will enable you to purchase paper from the stand nearest your home. The De- fender will also be on sale at the of fice, 621 Grove street. ‘News Stands. J. B. Priestley’s Antiseptic Barber Shop, 1517 Elmwood Ave.; Geo. Wil- son, 818 Church St; C.'P, McKay, 1008 Davis St.; F. B. White, Barber Shop, 1912 W. Rajiroad Ave, and Our Office, 621 Grove St. Personal and Otherwise, Mies Lillian M. Perry, 1501 Oak Ave., one of our leading society Misses, is visiting in Dayton, Obio, with her friend, Miss Edna Curd. * * ‘Mrs, Roy Hammond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sims, 2010 Wesley Ave., is visiting .with her sister in Jacksonville, Mo, "Mrs. Hammond ex- Pects to be absent about a month. * * Mrs, Mayme Wilson, Prairie Ave. visited with friends in Chicago last Week. * * Mrs. James Witt, 1108% Clark St., entertained at dinner ‘Tues- day evening, Mr, and Mrs. Leonard Bacon and Miss Arnetta Chiles. * * Miss Rena and Miss Sadie Hichman entertained Sunday at their residence, 1920 Asbury Ave, in honor of Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Browne, Jr, a recent bride and groop of Chicago.’ Some of those present Were Dr. G, A. Thorn- ton and wife, 4325 Forestville Ave, Mr. and Mrs. Schelds, and a host of the bridal parties friends, Mr. and Mrs, Jordan, the sister of the bride, Rev. I. N. Danfels, presiding elder, and quite a few Evanston friends. |The house was beautifully decorated with ‘Lolly: © * Mr. and Mrs. Theodor’ Short, 2422 Orrington Ave, enter- tained at dinner Sunday Rev. and Mrs. Graves, Mr. and Mrs, W. ‘. Mason, Mr, and Mrs. Wiis Brown and son, gnd Mise Teva Ruffner, */* Mr. and Mro, Euanue}, 1720 OakAve, are en tertaining their niece, Miss Bila Craw- ford, of Denver, Cojd. * * Mrs. Pris- gilla West, 1726 Ope Avew has gone to Peoria, Ul, for,Zan indefinite period. * © The entertdinment given at Evans. ton Auditoriim by the Court of Co- lanthe, on-last Thursday evening, was ~reat sarees, Prizes Were glven for ‘and dancing. Mr. James Os- and Mrs. Laura Mason received t prize for whist, Mr. Chas, Mor- os and Mrs, Leonard Ballenger re ceived the second prize. Mr, Prentis Bryson and Miss Hattie Thompson re- ceived the prize for the waltz, The Ladies of the Court will give a “Snow- ball Cotitlion” Feb. 22, at the Audi- torium. It will be under the auspices of the club women of Evanston. * * /Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Short, 2422 Orrington Ave., entertained twenty of their friends at a whist party Tuesday evening, A very enjoyable evening Was spent. ‘The delicacies of the sea- son were served by the charming hostess. * * Mr. and Mrs. Willis Brown, 1726 Oak Ave, entertained at dinner Sunday Rev, and Mrs, H. S. Graves, Mrs, W. T. Mason, Miss Eva Ruffner, and Mr. and Mrs, Theodore Short. * * Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crad- dock left Saturday for Louisville, Ky., to spend the winter. * * Mrs. E. B, Osborn, 2020 Central St, left Satur. day for Detroit, Mich. to visit with relatives and friends. * * Mrs, T. F. Richardson, 2021 Colfax St, delight: fully entertained a nuinber of friends at a whist party on last Friday. after- noon. Mrs. Richardson is (always a charming hostess and on last Friday she was at her best. Dainty refresh- ments were served. The guests voted the afternoon pleasantly spent. * * Miss Estelle Downs, 607 Chicago Ave., Teturned to Guthrie, Okla, Sunday evening, after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Downs. * * Mr. Ernest Burns is vis iting with his friend Mr. Chas, Breck- enridge, 1109 Clark St. * * Mr, and Mrs, B, H. Hunter, 1119 Judson Ave, entertained at a Christmas and birth. aay party last week a party of friends. ‘The table was beautifully decorated and also heavy laden with a bounteous feast. Those present were Mr. and Mrs, James Witt, Mr. and Mrs. Sam- uel Gash, Mr.and Mrs, E. J. Slater, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robertson, of Chicago, Miss Blanch Emerson of Glencoe, Miss Elizabeth Scott, Miss Sue Scott, Mre. Ada Hendricks, Mr. James Gordon, and Mr. W. H, Bolden, * * Mrs, Ruth Bacon and daughter, Magele Lue, left Thursday night for Ress meeting-a deliclous repast was served. * * Mrs. W. F, Cromer, 1411 Florence Ave., was hostess to the Dor. eqs Guild on "Thursday afternoon, An ciifoyable afternoon Is reported. Mrs Cromer served a dainty luncheon in her usual pleasing way. * * A parents meeting will be held at Ebenezer A M.B. Church Sunday, Jan. 14, at four o'clock, Dr. Mary Waring, of Chicago, will address the meeting. The Sick, Mr, Henry Butler, our poputar liv eryman, who was very ill last week is improving, * * Mr, 8. J. Cannon, 1115 Clark St., who has been suffering with lumbago, is also improving. * * Robert Bryson, $14 Church St,, {s not doing very well ‘at this writing. * * Mrs. Monroe Floyd, 1115 Clark St, is quite Ill, * * Horace Graves fe home from Evanston Hospital and doing nicely, * * Mra, Antoine, 1812 Rail road Ave., is very ill. * * Mrs, John Griffin, 1621 Lake St, is Improving. Bi * Mrs, Ione Marris, 2106 Jackson Ave,, is able to be out after a week's iliness. * + Mrs, Theodore Short, 2422 rtacion Ave, Is suffering with ton silitis. * * Baby Petitt, 318 Dempstei ‘St, {5 somewhat improved. * * Wilbu Turges, 1726 Oak Ave, will assist oe F. A. White in the interest of ‘The Chicago Defender. Vespite the very disagreeable weather Sunday, Ebenezer was fa- vored with large congregations at both services. Bro. Solomon Bowie, our local preacher, preached an excel- lent sermon at the morning service. Bro. Bowie admitted he had “cold feet,” but no one could tell from the interesting and instructive sermon that he delivered. Several of the choir members were absent but the faithful few were present. Sunday School was well attended, but few teachers were present. The Christian Endeavor was led by Mr. Ed. Foster, Watch night services were conducted by Rev. 1, N. Daniels, after a sermon by the pastor. Five persons united with the church. * * The New Year's reception proved to be the really great social aifair of the season as was an- nounced. A committee of thirty-five adios, representing the religious and social leaders of the city, dressed, in ‘the latest fashion, received from 2 to G. The lecture room of the church was laid with fine rugs, while dozens of ferns and palms and flowers lined the wall. Over three hundred souve- ‘nir cards, bearing greetings from ‘Ebenezer, were given to each guest present, Mrs. Augusta Walker had charge. Mrs. Lulu Brooks, president ‘of the Deaconess Board, was her splendid aid. At the first table, where refreshments were served, were sta- tioned Mesdames Minnie Young, Ada Jones, Carrie Williams and Marie Gresham. At the second table were ‘Misses Imma Ricardson, Lizzie 0. Cannon, Celia Webb, Cora Morris, Su- san Baily and Sallie Wideman. At the third table were Martha Twiggs, Emma Cole, ,Viola Elmore, Belle Graves and Lillian Cotton. Mrs. Amelia Woodson had charge of the registration table and Mrs, Lulu Shar- rod, Alice Saunders and Mary DePugh received at the door, * * The Emanct- pation celebration at night, under the auspices of the three churches, was the crowning victory of the day. The church was crowded long before the speaker was introduced; Rey. Graves introduced Mr. Blair, who in turn acted as master of ceremony. The aé- dress of Mr. A. H. Roberts was the finest ever delivered in Evanston. Mt. Zion Baptist Church. ‘The services at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Jast Sunday, Dec. 31, were not | very Well attended in the morning but ‘the evening service, which began at 8:0, was well attended. The first /45 minutes were spent in prayer and song services. At the close of that service the pastor preached from the subject, “Better Next Year.” He re- viewed the work of the past year and made a number of suggestions for the ensuing year, 1912, The services closed at 12:15 a. m. It has been the pastor’s custom for several years to ‘make as many calls as possible on New Year's day and learn his calls. ie made 21 last Monday. He made, during last year, 1911, 350 calls. * * The pastor, Rey. B. H. Fletcher, at- tended the financial rally and jubilee at the Herman Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, * * Rev, and Mrs, E. H, Fletcher, with a number of other friends, were served with refreshments by Miss Massey of Emerson St. after watch meeting Sunday night. * * Sunday services for Jan. 7, 1912. 11 a: m,, Covenant and Praise meeting; 12:80, Bible School; 6:45, B. Y. P, Us; 8 p, m., Sermon, fol lowed by the Lord’s Supper. Built Up Big Business. ‘The first jaunting car was establish- ed in Ireland in 1815 by a Milanese, Carlo Bianconi, who settled in Dublin and drove every day to Caher and back, charging two pence a mile; from this smali beginning in 1837 he had established sixty-seven conveyances, drawn by nine hundred horses. ‘Sword Imbedded in Plank, Embedded in the heart of a plank of wood taken from a railway station at Oakley, Fifeshire, says the-London Standard, there has been found @ sword measuring over two feet long Tho plank had been in use for af least fiteen years. Fine Art of Giving, “It one waits to find perfection t ‘his friend he will probably wait long, and live and dle unfriended at last. The fine art of living, indeed, 18 to draw from ench person bis best."— Lilian Whiting, _ ae seer TORY HEAD RETIRES Balfour No Longer a Leader in British Parliament. Importance of His Position as National and Parllamentary Guide—Held the Post of Premier for ‘a Decade. London.—It is difficult for an Amer- fean to understand and appregiato the immense schsation produced in Eng- land by the re:frement of A. J. Bal- four from the leadership of the oppo- sition party in the house of commons, and in the whole country. The office | of opposition party leader carries with it a recognition of authority thai lias ‘No exact counterpart in the United States, Mr. Balfour, in addition to jbaving been the chosen floor leader, combined with that responsible post- tion one of greater responsibbiiity— leadership of his party as a whole, both outside as well as in Parliament, a stewardship that came to him through having held the office of prime minister. He had been the titular head of his party for 20 years, in office ‘and ous of office, Additional prestige was conferred ‘upon Mr. Balfour's position as party and floor leader by the unquestioned ‘certainty that should his polltical fol- lowing Tegain ascendancy, he would be the most powerful personage in ‘the British empire, possessing in that ‘domain 2 combination of the author- -Ity possessed in the United States by ‘the president, the cabinet, the speak- er of the house of representatives, the majority leader on the floor and in lesser degree the functions af the vice- president as presiding officer of the Senate. : ‘This great power, augmented recent- ‘ly by the right given the commons to aullify the veto privilege of the lords, | Would not depend on tho sanction of any national convention~It would come to Mr. Balfour as his unquestlon- ed right solely by virtue of his office as leader of the opposition, just as he ‘held the latter position because of his previous service as chief executive, No question of a “third term" ever arises In England to complicate the re RS ee > ee ee Mage ie ae Ss Le a =) os . = > ‘ jes Ys og ae 2 NOE era by ES: fo S (f-\ £55 8 (> Sie HAN te course of political power. Gladstone Was premier five times; Lord Salis- bury held that high office three times; Balfour was majority leader in tho house of commons for ten consecutive years—a longer period of continuous leadership of the house than that, of any minister since William Pitt. * ‘The exercise of such great political power continuously throughout the better part of a lifetime, requires a strong intellect and great knowled~~ of men and affairs, Mr, Balfour wW..s undoubtedly brilliant, and started with the inestimable advantage of a thor- oungh apprenticeshfp In foreign af- fairs under his famous uncle, Lord Salisbury. Mr, Balfour is politically the last of the great Cocils, that wonderful fam- ily which has always taken a promi- nent place in the forefront of English Political life from the time of Bur- leigh, Queen Elizabeth's great minis. ter, consistently and continuously until the present day. ‘They’ belonged to the self-constituted and practically un. questioned ruling caste of the nation. ‘Their energies were not expended for the gratification of material destres— they threw themselves willingly and whole-heartedly into the service of their country, partly because of their love of power, but mainly from a high-minded sense of duty as they saw it, \ But their sway is over—benevo- lent as it may have been in many ways. Radicalism and democracy havo invaded the sanctum sanctorum of thelr dominance—the house of lords {s no longer the invulnerable stronghold of their class, The leadership of tho Unionist party in tho commons has been given toa Scotch manufacturer, born in Canada, Bonar Law. Use a Skull for Football, Cleveland, O—Small boys played football with the crumbling skull from a human skeleton found under the sand In a lot on St. Clair avenue, while rumor spread through the neigb- borhood that the find had disclosed a long-bidden murder. Judge ‘Thomas K. Dissette, Hving across the street, stilled the rumor by explaining that 65 years ago the lot was a township burying ground, Birds Attack a Man, Bloomfield, N. J.—Frank Bock was attacked by a flock of hlackbirds'in a vacant lot at Broad street and Elvom- field avenue. He sustuined painful {n- “funjes of the neck, fate and hands, TO PREVENT FIRES IN NEW YORK A bureau of fire prevention has just been organized in New Yorks city un: der the new state law enacted, as result of the great’ Asch bullding fire and similar disasters. Nearly 600 Inspectors will be employed by the bu: reeu, whose offigrs and men are drawn from the fire department. The force will inspect bulldings and will work in co-operation with the bureau of fre extinguishment, Large powers are given to the new bureau; ft will have control of fire-escapes and fire exits, cellars, dumbwalter shafts auxiliary fire appliances and every thing designed to protect human life from fire, says the Chicago Record: Herald. A landlord who refuses’ to comply with the order of the bureau will be required to close his buildiig until the changes thought necessary by the bureau have been made. The example of New York Yn this respect ought to be followed in many states. Millnois has made a start through the authorization by tho legislature of a commission to codify the bullding laws and report recommendations for fire protection after exemination of the laws of other states. This com. mission {s not required to report be fore January 1, 1913; meantime local fireprevention ordipances should be rigidly enforced, * Among the many lunching clubs ‘that have grown up in all big cities one has been formed in New York which has had the foresight to estab- Ush an tronclad rule that its members shall refrain from talking shop. Con: Yersation a an ald to digestion has much In {ts favor, but when there are @ thousand and one other things to talk about the man who invariably talks shop makes a great mistake, says the Cincinnat! Times-Star. He Tung the risk of being a bore to his friends and acquaintances and @ men- ace to himself. The business man who finds St impossible to forget bus!- ness for at least the short interval re- quired for the noonday meal lacks an accomplishment that is worth while. The ability to forget at such a time has a positive health value. ‘The man who fs eternally talking shop fs not usually regarded as a val uable acquaintance. He may find oth- er; of the same feather, but the flock 4s not of great proportions, It should be even smaller, and to make it smaller rules such as this New York club has adopted are deserving of general imitation. ‘The utility of the all steel train as a lifesaver was demonstrated in New Jersey Inst’ week when such a train taking a crossover switch at 50 miles an hour was completely derafled and overturned. Here would Bave been a horror involving the crushing and burning to death of imprisoned pas- sengers had the coaches been of wood. But, the steel coaches did not col lapse and did not burn, and the only casualties were the deaths of the en gineer and fireman, The passengers Were not even injured. Now that an Engilsh inventor says that he bas been successful in invent. ing an apparatus for telephoning through water without wires, perhaps telephoning across the Atlantic may #0on be an accomplished fact. There's certainly enough water there, In 1915 the centennial observance of peace in the English speaking world will be observed, and St 1s proposed that every person in the countries in terested should be quiet five minutes, The kind of a celebration would not be appreciated by the children. ‘-—_—_—— An English scientist has married a Jearned Massachusetts woman who ‘speaks 54 languages. It is a brave man who dares a command of volubil- {ty like that. Even sclenee might be pardoned from shrinking from the prospect. There is a new street car device in- tended to enable the conductor to call off the names of the streets without opening the door. But what's the use? It will sound the same anyway. An electric warship 1s the tatest concelt of the {nventor. When a flect of them can be manned without men perhaps there will no longer be ob- Jection to war, There are more men than women in this country and the difference in favor of the men Increases every year. Let the widows hope on, “Thirteen well-bred bulls -have re- cently arrived in New York.” Is New York at last trying to reform Wall street? /Mr. Edison ts going to let you sit around in a coment easy chair after a hard day’s work + Irishmen who throw Irish potatoes at Irish actors are going beyond the dramatic Ismit, ‘Hunting costs about 100 lives a year {n ths country and Canada. Football {o-fax afer. 4 Wl ~~ Tiror Fee => The story fs told of 2 man who had great iiMculty in spelling words with “el” and “le” in them. One day 2 friend offered to givo him an infalli- ble rule for such cases, “It fs a rule,” he sald, “that in forty-seven years has never fafled me.” His friend expressed delight and walted. ‘The man resumed: “The rule is simply this: Write your ‘I’ and ‘e’ exactly at'.e, aud put the dot just betwee © -1."—Ladies’ Home Jour nal. ‘Muna Wis te Wankan “By George! Tut that chap Kirby 1g independent. I never before met a man who cared so iittle for another person's opinion of himself as he.” “What's his latest declaration?” “Why, be walked brazenly into a fashionable Broadway haberdasher's and asked to be shown some shirts ‘with detached cuffs.”"—Satire, de nsibantad: ‘The Boarding House Wit,was exe- outing a note to his landlady for three months’ arrears. “ghall I wsito tis ‘sixty days after date,’ or ‘sixty days after death?” he inquired, merrily jocose. ‘since it is Your note” retorted the sour old landlady, “I don't know that it would make much diterence,” ‘ i = A GOOD FEEDER. gist, es eal ae fn 20) nat, te Ae Aas “| (| in il ; oA al hi =e i 4 irr |—Gosh! Cy, how thet boy dc gow, Cyrus—Thet's nothin’ ter how he,do eati For Punitive Purposes. ae atehty gris ES sts Ven woman wl Why She Left Them at Home. “Have you any references?" asked the lady of the house. “Yes, ma'am. A lot of ‘em.” “Then why didn't you bring them with you?” “They're just Wke my photographs, ma'am. None pf ‘em does me justice.” Making Payments Easy. Citizen—Say, officer, there's a riot going on in the flat building over there. Officer—That's nothing. It's only some installment men collecting the easy payments on the furniture. t Control. Redd—L yuu hear about my neigh- bor losing ‘ntrol of his automo- bile? Greene—No, I didn't, . “Well, he did. The sheriff's got it now.” : Not Up-to-Date. “Atlas was a fool for holding up that world on his own shoulders’ “Why was he a fool?” “He should; have organized the Globe Trust company to carry it on.” Safe. Sho (with newspaper)—Another oy: clone cut west, It has swept dozens of farms clear of everything. He—I'l bet the mortgage didn’t ‘budge an inch, a ee ee ee “I cannot think of any way to set- tle this deadlock.” : “Why not try a key to the situa. tion?” Hard Luck. “What's your idea of hard inck?” “Having to order more coal before the last lot $s paid for.” Fifty Thousand Dollars Saved CHARLES S. JACKSON ’ Funeral Director 3249-51 STATE STREET Kee Docatae 5998 ; _g Phones BY Cite sneweend romantic brat of Ge orny REMNANT OF THE ACADIANS ‘Small Group of Magdalen Islands Populated by Descendants of ‘Those Unfortunate People. ‘Up in the center’ of the Gulf of St. Lawrence the small group of Mag. dsten islands are populated by three or four thousand lineal descendants of the Acadians under Champlain and De Monts, who were driven out of New France, Nova Scotia, by the Eng. ish, i Since the first setlement in 1763 generations of the same families have raised scanty crops In the valleys and fed sheep and cattle on the high, con- fea} hills which constitute a promt- nent feature of an insular landscape. ‘Year after year men have gone out on the waters of the gulf in search of the cod, mackerel and lobsters on Which a llveliiond depends. They are a simple, primitive people, these na- tives of the Magdalens, laboring all the while under circumstances that Are most discouraging. ‘The archipelago contains 12 or 12 distinct islands, Including _eeveral grim rocks which are not inhabited and never will be. But the remark: able feature about the physical forma- tion of the whole group fs the way in which one island is in some instances connected with another by a lonx stretch of sandy beach, enabling a per: son, If he desires to do go, to go for a score of miles or more along the most barren shore in the world, one that {2 uninhabited and unrelleved by vegeta tion of any kind, and the only animal Mfe being the thousands of gulls, ferns, gannets and other sea fowl which -are extremely numerous In-all this region, Woman’s Age, + A few years ago after a woman had Passed thirty-five she was relegated to the firestde and she looked and felt old. She lived in her memory, and all the money that was spent for little frills and follies was given to her daughter; for mother, all was over, Suddenly womaz awakened to the fact that after thirty-five she fs at her best, and that her beauty need not fade unless she wishes {t—Home Life, True Honesty, “To be honest is more than to re- frain from stealing ‘another man's Purse, more’ than paying the exact number of dollars you owe. Honesty means far more than not defrauding other people financially. It means nothing less than not defrauding your- self by your own prejudices and judg- ments. “It means dealing fairly and Squarely with yourself; looking at yourself with the same eyes with ‘which you dissect the conduct of your Agsocjates."—Clara K. Bayliss. ‘Sioedantod Sitar ken Why is the e ly paradise unat- tractive? Everrt. + Urat human In- genuity can do to make an ideal dwelling place out of Australia has een done. It is the Utopia from Which reformers drew thei suages- tions for improvements, and it ex Ports to other lands more fads for betterment than any other product. Yet Australia, the source of plans for happiness to all the world, is sadly neglected by seckers after happiness. Detroit Free Press. Embryo Politician. “What makes you think (he baby ts going to be a great politician?” asked the young mother, anxiously, “Til tell you,” answered the young father, confidently; “He can say more things that sound well and mean nothing at all than any kid I ever saw.” URING the past year and a D half as a result of my fight for lower prices and against extravagance in funeral services, I have saved the colored people of Chicago thousands of dollars. Before my advent into this war, widows and bereaved relatives were burdened with enormous exorbitant funeral bills. To rem- edy this condition I have waged a lone fight with great success. I have been encouraged by the support and co-operation of many of our best people, besides earn- ing the thanks and good-will of grief-stricken relatives, to whom T have given service at a reason- able price. I have been censured and criticized by some misin- formed persons Ge my attitude and position, but I have done “The greatest good for the great- est number,” with regard to the “Other Fellow.” Excellence in Service T have strived to make my serv- ice perfect in every detail. Up to date livery with courteous drivers, capable and experienced assist- ants and personal attention to every part of the funeral service, Realism in Babylon, “A great deal of ‘fun has been poked at the realistic school of art,” says a New York artist, “ond it must be confessed that some ground has been given to the enemy. Why, there recel. y came to my notice a Picture of an Assyrian bath, done by & Chicago man, and #0 careful was he of all the detafis that the towels hang- ing up were all marked “Nebuchad+ negzar’ in the corer, In cuneiform charaeters."—Lippincott’s Magazine, Earnestness Brings Reward. “The earnest men are so few in the World that thelr very earnestness be comes at once the badge of thelr no bility; and as men in a crowd inating tively make room for one’ who seems eager to force his way through it, so mankind everywhere open thelr ranks %o one who rushes zealously toward some object lying boyond them,"— Dwight. ‘The Determination to Do. “The longer I live, the more deeply am 1 convinced ‘that that which makes the difference between one man and another—between the weak and power‘uf, the great and insignite cant, is energy, invincible determina- tion—a purpose once formed, and then death or vietory."—Fowell Buse ton, Tie War Cat ‘A painstaking mother of two chil- fron was attempting to give them a serious idea of her anxicty to make them good, and to make plain to thelr minds the gravity of the task before her. Overcome with the. possibility of ever attaining her mother’s ideal, Ubreeyear-old Frances answered in all earnestness: “Don't try to make us good, mother; Just shoot us.”—Iiv- erybody's Magazine. Poetry in Skyscrapers, It 1s a mistake to think we must go Back a thousand years or mere for genuine poetic Inspiration or that the poet of today must necessartty confine himself to the veins that the Greeks worked to create their lasting vogue, There {s poetry in the big modern in- stitutions where twentieth century life pulsates, if only there be the tmagina- tion that can treat It in a masterly way. The Duty of Art, Every gay, every bright word, or ple- ture, like every pleasant air of mu Sic, is a piece of pleasure set afoat; the reader catches it, and if he bo healthy, goes on his way rejotcing, and it is Me business of art so to send. him as often as npssible—R, L, Ste- venson, oe Sthewina ta: Gocda. A novel mode of advertising for a wife has been adopted by an inhabi- tent of a provincial town in England, A photograph of the gentieman is placed in the window of a shopkeeper, and underneath is the following no- tice: “Wanted, a female companion to the above. Apply at this office.” Unduly Apprehensive. “What has this uplift business done for you?” “Fdunno, yet,” replica Far- mer Corntossel. “Sometimes I thinic mebbe I'm gettin’ lifted up fes' enough to make the bump scem harder when it comes.” Monumental Majority. If one could get the vote of those who feel worse the day after a holl- day than they did the day before, he probably could be elected—Atchison Globe. from the embalmment to the final disposition at the cemetery. Chapel and Show-Room I boast of the most complete and elegantly appointed establish- ment for colored people in the country. A large chapel seating 150 persons, with organ and other conveniences which is at the disposal of our patrons free of charge. A large and most com- plete show-room, showing all grades of caskets and funeral fur- nishings. One Price to All Alt goods are plainly marked with price, thus eliminating the padding of the price of caskets to suit the pocketbook of the pur- chaser. a Your attention is respectfully called to my prices and I invite a comparison of the quality of our goods. Black caskets, cloth covered, war price, $15; other undertaker, $50; colored plush caskets, our price, $30; other undertakers, $75; couch caskets, our price, $60; other undertakers, sia T make no extra or tinnecessary charces_ By J. R. Winston. Mr. William W. McDonald, 1131 East 51st street, Chicago, a lifetime friend of the writer, has added his name to the long list of subscribers to the Chicago Defender for one year. Mr. J. P. Harris, 219 East 88th street, New York City, N. Y., was in Chicago over the Wabash railway in Pullman service. Mr. M. L. Carlington, 85 Tremont street, Cambridge, Mass., was in Chicago Dec. 25 from Boston, Mass., in service of the Pullman company over the Wabash Railway company lines. Mr. T. J. Garrity, 4550 Evans avenue, is in the service of the C., B. & Q. R. C. on a buffet smoker between Chicago and Denver, Colo. Irvin Webster is running to Cwelman, Ia., in service of the Chicago Great Western Railroad between Chicago and Cwelman as a train porter. Mr. Charley S. Chase, 1822 Washington avenue South, Minneapolis, Minn., "prop." of the Chase hotel, is a yearly subscriber of the Chicago Defender. Mr. Edward Shelton, 5132 Dearborn street, is in the service of the Chicago Great Western Railroad on the Southwestern division in the dining car service as a waiter. Mr. Wm. Morris is in the service of the I. C. Railway as a dining car waiter between Chicago and St. Louis, Mo. Mr. John R. Winston, 4015 Cottage Grove avenue, was in Minneapolis Dec. 27 in passenger service of the Chicago Great Western Railroad. --- Messrs. R. E. Coleman, Frank Wise, Samuel Simmons and Frank Everett were in Chicago Dec. 28 in service of the Erie Railway from New York City. Mr. R. E. Coleman recently arrived back from Danville, V. a., where he went to bury his father. Mr. C. G. Reed, 39 West 47th street, is now running extra in the service of the Pullman company. Mr. Carl Duncan, 4833 Dearborn street, is running to Buffalo, N. Y., in Pullman service. Mr. H. E. Allison, 4806 State street, is running to Pittsburgh, Pa., in Pullman service. Conductor George Fisher on the Chicago Great Western Railway to Oelwein, in., is a prince to the train porters. Messrs. W. A. Bell, C. B. Montague, J. E. Freeman and C. H. Robinson of New York and Jersey City were in Chicago Jan. 1 in service of the Erie Railroad in the dining car service. THE MICHIGANDERS AT KALAMAZOO By Vivian Stafford. By Special Correspondent of Chicago Defender. Kalamazoo, Mich., Jan. 5—Miss Sarah Brown is visiting relatives in Benton Harbor. The funeral of Mr. James, who died last Wednesday, was held from his home Friday afternoon. He has been a resident here for a great many years and leaves to mourn his loss a wife, one daughter and three sons. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stafford entertained at dinner new year's. Covers were laid for eight. Miss Essie Blackwell has returned to Wilberforce after spending the holidays in this city with relatives. Miss Myrtle Chandler of Allegan is the guest of Miss Vivian Stafford. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Russell entertained a few friends informally Monday evening in honor of Miss Chandler of Allegan. Miss Grace Bolden is confined to her home with illness. Systematic Writing All busy women know the value of system, and every busy woman should systematize her daily tasks. In the matter of letter writing many women are great procrastinators. They persistently leave important letters unanswered until the last possible moment, and then have to write a hurried note, often forgetting to take up important subjects for discussion. The best way to do is to have one day or evening set apart for weekly letter writing. One woman reserves Tuesday morning for this purpose, and she allows none but the most pressing duties to interfere with her writing. --- While reading a letter she will jot down any particular thing she wants to mention in the reply on the back of the envelope, place it in the letter rack on her desk and when Tuesday comes has all the week's correspondence ready for answering before her. If during the interim of the receipt and answering of a letter she thinks of any point she wished discussed, that, too, is noted on the envelope. With this system letter writing is a reel pleasure—one that is looked forward to every week with keen interest. Flat Chest. The occupation of a bookkeeper tends to bring the head and shoulders forward and cramp the chest. Try to sit more erect and learn to stand tall, and stretch the body to its full height. Many defects of the figure are due to bad postures, but by exercise many defects can be corrected. Must Live for Others: Must Live for Others. A class which lives only for itself and not for the community of which is a part is bound to perish. The sis of selfishness is extinction. Work of Barnardo Homes. wenty-three thousand nine Idren have now been sent am England through the Barnardo homes. FAMILY LIES IN WAIT WITH SOLID GOLD BULLET. "Hex" Has Caused Various Kinds of Woe in Tumbling Run Valley and Can't Be Killed With Ordinary Ammunition. At Tumbling Run valley, near Pottsville, Pa., a family is lying in wait for a witchcraft with a gun loaded with a solid gold bullet, and has also put a "witchcraft-eating cat" on the trail of the "hex," or witchcraft. This witchcraft appeared at the home of Howell Thomas, some weeks ago. It was always seen at four o'clock in the morning prowling around the barnyard, and it is said to have grown until it was four feet long. It is averred that the hens began crowling like roosters and the pigs barking like dogs, and this first evidence that something was wrong was followed by horses, cattle, poultry and even people pining away and dying. The climax came when Howell Thomas himself died. Two daughters were left—one a spinster, the other married. The former charged the latter with having put the "hex witchcat" on the property, and at the funeral the two had a grievous clash, for the unmarried sister tried to expel from the house the married "witch-sender." The Thomases had been shooting at the "hex" and though their aim ordinarily was good, they seemingly could not hit the strange cat. After her father's death, Miss Thomas held a conference with an unknown witch doctor and announced that it had been revealed that the reason the bullets had not been effective was because they were lead. She followed directions and molded a solid gold bullet out of a five-dollar gold piece. But when the magic bullet was in the gun ready for use, the cat failed to reappear. Miss Thomas and the neighbors have lain in wait for the "hex", but all in vain. Some declare its absence due to the fact that too many people have been wearing cruxifexes and talismans to protect themselves. The affair became so mysterious that the Pottsville Republican editorially asked a complete investigation. The latest turn to the mysterious case, however, is the most interesting of all. A black cat owned by a Schuykill Haven man has been found by the "hex" doctors to be a "hexahemeron cat." This cat is said to have been born on the 6th day of the sixth month in 1906, and to have been one of a litter of six kittens. It was blind only six days after being born, whereas all ordinary cats are blind nine days. The word hexahemeron is taken from two Greek words, "hex" and "hemaor," and means a completion in six parts. It is usually used in referring to the six days' labor of Creation, as described in the first chapter of Genesis. While there are only five books in Moses in the authorized Bible, the hex doctors declare they have a sixth book of Moses. In this book the witch of Endor ascribes full power to the hexahemeron cat in warding off evil spirils. It was declared that the "hex cat" had beyond doubt an engagement with the evil one, whereby it had imparted to it an imp, or spirit. The Schuylkill Haven cat has never eaten anything but toads, frogs, lizards and serpents, and the hex doctors agreed that its presence will restore the Thomas homestead to a normal condition. Her Occupation The junior member of the old law firm of Goldsmith, Colston, Hoadley & Johnson having used the phrase "a shining ornament of the Cincinnati bar" in referring to some other lawyer, Murat Halstad seized upon the phrase and thereafter invariably referred to Mr. Johnson as "the brass ornament of the Cincinnati bar." At an earlier cutthroat w a handsome woman. He begged to be presented, and, was—to her Johnson. It did not occur to him who the lady might be. He was curious about her. "Johnson, Johnson?" he repeated; "I have never had the pleasure of meeting you before, Mrs. Johnson. Do you live in Ohio?" "Oh, yes" replied the lady, brimming over with smiles; "I live in Cincinnati." "indeed!" said Mr. Halstead, quite astonished; "may I inquire of what family of Johnsones you are?" The smiles were more than merry this time. "Mr. Halstead," she repiled, "for fifteen years I have been trying to polish up the brass ornament of the Cincinnati bar!" --- The primary use of powders was for the adornment of the hair, gyes, and powders of blue, red, and green being affected by the Saxons in place of the gold dust with which Jews and Romans were wont to sprinkle their locks. Later wheaten flour and rice powder were adopted, both for hair and face, and these were not introduced into England until later Plantagenet days, when a very decided change in dress made itself apparent Love Souls. Deep hearts, sage minds, take life as God has made it; it is a long trial, an incomprehensible preparation for an unknown destiny. This destiny, the true one, begins for man with the first step inside the tomb. In the meanwhile, love and suffer, hope and contemplate. Woe, alas! to him who shall have loved only bodies, form, appearances! Death will deprive him of all. Try to love souls; you will find them again—Victor Hugo. Natural Stimulant Following is from "As It Is," by M. J. Rodermund, M. D.: "If you are very tired, but must perform a few more hours of hard work, lie down, close your eyes, and breathe deeply and a little faster than normal for half and hour, and see how refreshed and clear your brain will be and how refreshed the body feels, and how easily you can finish your work." WHAT THE MICHI GANDERS ARE DOING IN DOE WAH JACK This City Is Void of Dudes—All Young Men Work at Trades and in All Kinds of Business. RACE MAKING GREAT PROGRESS HERE. Let All Who Wish to Keep Abreast of the Society News Watch This Column. By Mrs. John Storm. Dowaglac, Mich., Jan. 6.—Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart have returned home after a week's visit in Ohio. Mrs. Mary Ann Burton is quite indisposed. Mrs. F. W. Taylor of Chicago is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Steele. Rev. G. W. H. Hill has chosen for his morning subject on Jan. 7, "Humble But Exalted"; for the evening subject, "What It Cost Him." Mr. Wm. Russell of Mattawan and his sister, Mrs. Anna Phillips of Kalamazoo, have been spending a few days with their sister, Mrs. Charles Stewart. Miss Adeline, the little daughter of Rev. G. W. H. Hill, is quite indisposed. Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Carr entertained a number of young people at a "taffy off" Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Mary Davis. Mrs. Cora Bradley and daughter Mrs. Flossie Archer have returned home after spending the holidays with friends and relatives in Vandalia. It is reported that Mrs. Carrie Norris of Detroit, the sister of Rev. G. W. H. Hill, is lying at the point of death. Her relatives and many friends are hoping and praying for her recovery, Mr. Thomas Brown, formerly of this city but now of Indianapolis, made a business trip here last week. Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Carr entertained at dinner Mrs. Francis Henderson on new year's day. Covers were laid for seven. Benton Harbor. The Willing Workers of the Second Baptist church entertained in the church parlors on Monday afternoon and evening. It was a decided success. A chicken supper was served in the evening. The ladies are very grateful to all who assisted in every way. Mrs. Ella Newland entertained the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Roper, at dinner last Wednesday. Mrs. Rose Collier entertained at dinner Miss Dempsey of Indianapolis, Mr. Edward Montgomery of South Bend, Mr. Clarence Roper of Minnesota and Miss Dorris Kelly of Chicago. Covers were laid for ten. Mrs. Allie Moore and son and daughter of Michigan have returned home after a week's visit with her parents at Portland, Ind. Mrs. A. L. Sawyer of 129 Winan street is quite indisposed. North Side News BY E. GORDON One of the most delightful evening parties of the holidays was at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Lee, 333 West Division street, new year night. They gave a grand entertainment. Among those who were present were Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Bordois, Mrs. Blassagine, Mrs. Wilson, Miss Washington. A delightful surprise party was given Miss Maud Thompson Dec. 28 by Mrs. Stevenson. Miss Jessie M. Butler, Miss B. Hamilton and Miss Thompson received a lot of presents, Every one spent a nice evening. Mrs. Price of Deming place is very ill at her residence. Mr. Price is a member of the N. S. M. club. Mrs. B. C. Hollay of Barry avenue fell and wrenched her back and has been confined to her home for the past two weeks. Mrs. Harry Chandler of 46 East Oak street has taken a relapse and is in a serious condition. Mrs. Chandler was visited by the stork about two weeks ago and left a fine boy. Mrs. Walter P. Word of 353 Chestnut street gave a dinner last Thursday and entertained a number of her friends. The North Shore Men's club will give their first free entertainment Jan. 25 at Phoenix hall, Sedgwick and Division streets. Mr. Snowden and Harvey and Marker became members of the club last Tuesday evening. No Previous Employment "You say, 'Tastus, that you want work for your wife.' said Gumbusta, eyeing the husky darky before him from head to foot. "Was she ever employed before?" "No, sir," replied the negro, nonchalantly, "dis am her first marriage." Reflection on Chalky Cholly (handling his friend's revolver gingerly)—"I suppose now if this should go off while I'm holding it like this it would blow my brains out?" His Friend—"No, it wouldn't do that, but it would bore a hole clean through your head." She Will Change Then Mrs. Crawford—Although my daughter is such a big girl, she's still afraid of the dark. Mrs. Crabshaw—Don't worry about that, my dear. She'll soon be in love—Judge. Cultivate Prudence A man who is not prudent is borrowing his pleasure today at the expense of his brother tomorrow. Some Specimens of the Hideous Objects Found in the Tomb of Amenhotep II. Boston, Mass.—It is no strange thing for a man to have household pets chosen from among the numberless forms of life in the animal world, but his attachment is seldom so great as to result in the preservation of their bodies after death, as was done by some of the ancient rulers of Egypt. Possibly the man of today who erects a monument to mark the last resting place of his pet dog would gladly follow in the footsteps of the Egyptian by preserving the remains Mummified Monkeys of Egypt. of various other pets, if he knew how. It is much better that he does not possess this knowledge. For one thing, the country would be more or less littered up with animal mummies, and we have about all the junk we or consistently care for as it is. When Amenophis, or Amenotep II, succeeded his father, Thotmes III., on the throne of Egypt in 1814 B. C., he was destined to a short reign. It was a lively one, however, for he took Nineveh by assault and conquered the Ethiopians. Some writers even identify him with Memnon, who fought in the Trojan war. One would scarcely expect so active a warrior to spend much of his time. In fondling pets about the palace, yet this King was very fond of monkeys and enjoyed having many of them around him during his reign of about a dozen years. This has been proven in recent years by the finding in his tomb of their mummified remains. Other curious contents of the tomb were mummified ducks and chickens, but it is not likely these were considered as pets by this old-time ruler. These latter were preserved in wooden en vessels, carved to represent the bird they contained in this old tomb, the oddest finds in this old tomb, however, was a vessel containing honey, which had retained its delicious flavor all these thousands of years since Amenhotep II. himself was laid away amid such strange surroundings. A look at the picture, showing some of his companions, impels one to wonder if the King's slumber was ever broken by any strange or fantastic dreams. PINES RELICS OF DIM PAST There Are Now but Two Small Groves of the Torrey Species in the World. San Diego, Cal.-Possibly no other tree that grows has so small a geographic range as the Torrey pine. There are but two small groves of this species of pine in the world. One is about 18 miles north of San Diego, Cal., and the other is on Santa Rosa group. It is evident that the Torrey pine, like the giant redwoods of the Sierra and the Monterey cypress, is a relic of a past geological epoch. The grove north of San Diego is the largest of the two that still exist. Here the trees are found close to the ocean, on a rugged and inhospitable coast, where they are swept alternate- The Torrey Pine. ly by the westerly winds off the Pacific, and by hot blasts from the deserts in the interior. Probably it is owing to this situation that the trees are dwarfed in size, and that most of them are grotesque and fantastic in shape. When planted in favorable regions, the Torrey plains grow tall and straight, and grow very rapidly. They are of little value for the purpose of the lumberman, and are not often planted except for shade and ornamental purposes. SAW NO WRONG IN MURDER California Couple Slew Their Child Because Living Cost Was Too High. Santa Barbara, Cal.-John Rech, the rancher, and his wife, were arrested here, charged with the murder of their newly-born babe. Ignorance of the law and the high cost of living are the only excuses offered by Rech in extenuation of his crime. It is apparent that the couple do not appreciate the seriousness of their crime. They believed they had a right to rid themselves of their newly-born encumbrance. This fact was fully established when Rech, through an interpreter, asked the jail authorities how long he would have to remain in prison, and if he couldn't be released by the payment of a small fine. The coroner's jury holds Mrs. Rech equally guilty with her husband, in that she consented to the dong away of the baby because it would prove an interference in her employment on a near-by ranch. --- The Rush of Business "Oh, I never will get this Christmas list made out!" said the little stenographer, impatiently, as she hastily threw her notebook into a drawer and grabbed materials to answer the buzzer that was getting frantic. "This is the 'seventh time I've barely got it started when some one wants to write his friend that he enjoyed the dinner he took with him yesterday or wishes to inform some one whom he never saw and never will see that he received his valued favor—which he never even read through—but though he can do absolutely nothing for him he begs, most ardently, to remind him that—and so on! Huh! Talk about women gushing!" The bookkeeper turned an appreciative countenance toward her and prepared to listen. "Oh, buzz on!" she exclaimed crossly, as the summons became still more imperative. "I'm engaged for a while yet!" And she snapped a rubbed band across the buzzer to deaden the noise. "Actually, there aren't ten letters a day that are absolutely necessary," she declared. "There's a lot of folder, that passes back and forth, and gets filed as business, though. it is simple waste of time and postage. When the men receive the letters they realize what rubbish they are and laugh at them. But when they get started dictating they like the sound of their own voices! "Why," and she gave her notebook an angry fling, "this thing here, I warrant, has about one page in ten filled with business that needed to be transacted! The rest is gush and affection! And yet the men pride themselves on their quickness and their lack of red tape and their ability to cope with big situations. And you won't find one man in a dozen who doesn't make supercellious remarks about detail and say that he hasn't time to attend to that—that's what he keeps clerks for! "I heard Mr. Brown this morning tell his wife over the 'phone that he simply couldn't get home to her luncheon, he was so busy—his desk was simply plied with work. He was very sorry, but business had to come be fore pleasure and she'd please make his excuses to the guests and so on—all that rot. "Well, I expected a busy day when I heard that and so I prepared for rapid dictation. Well, what did I get? To one man he wrote that the matter was on his desk and as soon as he had time he'd look it over and write him in detail, which he begged leave to trust was satisfactory! And to another he wrote that business, as he very likely knew, wasn't what it might be, and therefore he wouldn't be able to go into the matter, but we might in some months' time—perhaps—with which he trusted he might sign himself very sincerely! And to another that he was in doubt as to the advisability of taking out such and such a paper, just at present, but after due consideration he would write him further, and he desired with great gusto, to subscribe himself his obliged friend. And so on through the whole list! Why, there wasn't a letter that couldn't have been done away with altogether, let alone being put off until after his wife's luncheon! "But all those letters made him think he was a very busy man and I've no doubt that he thinks he's indispensable to the company! "Some day I'm going to run off a lot of form letters, saying that I'm very sorry, but I haven't yet had time to look into the matter, but will write further when time permits. I think it makes the men feel good to tell peo people they are too busy to think. Per haps it might be well for me to offer my services as thinker for them! "They all know that they'll decide against whatever matter it is that keeps pending! It's a hypocritical attitude, to say the least. They pretend to themselves that they're busy. They pretend to the man to whom they write that the matter really interests them and that they're really going to discuss it, and think it over, when they know they aren't even going to look at it again! And they pretend to the company that they're doing business eight hours a day! And then they'll go home and pretend to their wives that they've had a hard day! "Oh, I've known too much of them ever to marry one of them! Marriage is purely a confidence game, as I see it; and when you lose confidence—or start in without any—marriage is sure to be a failure! "Yes, yes, I'm coming as fast as I can! She moved toward the door. Then she turned a smiling countenance to the bookkeeper. "Here," she said, good naturally "just remember that what I said was all hasty. Perhaps those men do a lot of pretending, but if you listen carefully you'll hear my own sweet voice telling Mr. Jacobs, in one more minute, how extremely sorry I am that I was delayed and that it was unavoidable! And, do you know, I'd be fearfully angry! if they dared intl mate to me that I didn't earn my salary or that I wasted a lot of valuable time just hearing myself talk!" Teachera' Wages Long Ago Teachers' Wages Long Ago. The scale of teachers' wages prevalent 68 years ago in Vermont, as shown by a communication to the Morrville Messenger, is interesting as compared with the present pay, which is admittedly too low. Eleven dollars to a female teacher for a whole term and $18 to a male teacher for the same period is something nonunderstandable now. Those teachers taught the "three Ra" and kept order, their ability to the latter respect being the chief consideration when they were engaged. All for 25 cents a day and board in the case of a man and about 15 cents a day and board in the case of a woman—Rutland News. EDWARD FELIX ICE CREAM PARLOR PHONE DOUGLAS 2928 Milk, Cream, Stationery, Confectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, Newspapers, Bread, Cakes and Pies. Before buying CMs. We give Fish and Weber Stamps with Groceries, Ice Cream and Sodas. A First-Class Laundry Agency in Connection. EDWARD FELIX :: :: 52 W. 30th ST. Mrs. Edw. Felix's Hairdressing Parlor Stands open for all kinds of Hairdressing, Soap Treatment, Hair Goods to order. Special care taken of the hands and nails. A complete line of toilet articles. Tel. 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SEND IN A TRIAL ADV Thought Belated Husband Needed & Drink After Test Handed Out By Wife. The new night watchman tiptoed cautiously over the grass, and diving forward, caught the little man by the coat tail and jerked him down to a seat on the lawn. "Come along, me foe feller," he said. "It's up the river for yours. No housebreakin' goes on my beat." "Oh, let me alone!" exclaimed the little man peevishly. "I'm not housebreaking. This is my own house, and I'm trying to get in. Mind your own business." "Likely story," grunted the watchman; "enterin' own house be the windy at one o'clock in th' mornin'. Tel that to the Judge." "I tell you it is my house. My wife locked me out, and I was trying to get in this way when you interfered. The front door is bolted. There's the key, if you want to try. Or you ge and ring the front door bell and see what happens." The watchman, still keeping, tight hold of his pre, walked slowly and quietly up to the front door, then suddenly gave the bell a vicious ring. A second floor window opened with a snap. "William," said a voice so chilly that the watchman shivered down his backbone, "can you say 'six thousand six hundred and sixty-six separate satellites scintillating sparks slowly and with respect to sibilance?" The watchman, still grasping the shuddering William, made his way noiselessly to the gate, then whispered to the little man: "Say, come down to the corner and get a drink to warm you up after that. I guess it's on me!" Convenient Shoe Horns. A problem which has agitated the feminine mind for some time has been successfully solved at last. A way in which women may reach their feet unladen, even though corseted, comes to relieve those who are overburdened with obesity. How is this feat accomplished? It's simple if one possesses one of the new shoe horns which have a three-foot wooden handle attached to the horn. This novelty is imported, and though the price may seem high, the relief purchased with one of these toilet accessories is certainly worth the price. Poker Chipa Called Real Money. The supreme court of West Virginia has decided that poker chips are real money. Planted in Childhood by Author, it Has Just Been Saved From Destruction in Paris. An acacia tree, supposed to have been planted by Victor Hugo in his childhood has just been saved from destruction in Paris. The tree stands in the Boulevard Raspail, and its tall, curved trunk has long been familiar to the inhabitants of that quarter. A short time ago a certain M. Charin bought the plot upon which it grew for the purpose of erecting a mansion. The whole quarter was disturbed at the news that a tree of such traditions was about to disappear. When, however, M. Chaurin heard that his new mansion was likely to demolish the object of a veneration with which he sympathized, he altered his architectural plans spontaneously, and built a semi-circular frontage to his house, just inclosing the acacia within the rallings. The association of it with Victor Hugo is disputed by authorities on that poet's life, but one may feel gratified that a tradition retains such vigorous life and that the marking of places connected with famous men is not yet purely municipal in Paris. Hopeless Case. "De trouble wid me and muh wife", admitted old Brother Gammers, "am dat, whilst we 'gree most o' de time, we 'dget not we 'dame so time. I kin 'gree 'bout anything, and she kin 'gree 'bout anything, but we k仑n't 'gree wid each udder 'bout it. When I willn' to 'gree wid her she won't 'gree wid me, and when she is ready to 'gree wid me I've changed muh mind and k仑n't 'gree wid her. We kn bole 'gree se- parate, but we k仑n't 'gree together on de same thing at de same time, and de mo' we trie de wuss we gifts." One Instance In His Mind One instance in His Mind. She—And you say that you have always avoided blaming me. I'd like to have you mention one instance. He—With pleasure. Remember, right after we were married, I ate a pie you baked, and when the doctor came I told him it was clams. Too Busy for Serious Things. The growing indifference of the age is appalling; men are too busy with their pleasures, their money-making, their politics, and a thousand things. —Exchange. Through Sorrow to Joy. In labor lies health of body and mind: in suffering and difficulty is the soul of all virtue and all wisdom—Carlyle.