Chicago Defender

VOLUME VII. NUMBER 10. Says Race Will Rise—"When You See a People Go On Regardless of Race Prejudice and Laugh in the Face of Labor Union Snares, Don't Worry; Not Only the Labor Union but the Union of States Will be Glad for His Aid. Last week a distinguished educator was in the city, but his visit was accompanied with such little noise that few knew he was here. The visitor was Prof. Walter S. Buchanan, president of the Agricultural and Mechanical college at Normal, Ala., the youngest college president in the country and the second leading industrial educator in the South. He was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis (Mrs. E. L. Davis), 3226 Prairie avenue. I had the pleasure of showing the professor round the city. We attended the performance of "Little Women" at the Garrick theater Thursday. Prof. Buchanan is keenly interested in the artistic side of life, and is a great admirer of the best dramatic art. Friday we visited Armour Institute of Technology and met Dr. Frank W. Gunsaule, the eminent diviner who presides over that school, and the Central Scientific company. That night Prof. Buchanan was a guest of the Liberal Culture society, and listened to a splendid address on "Frederick Douglass" delivered by Mr. S. Williams. Saturday he attended to some business in the interest of his school, and at 5:30 p.m. m. took the train for Washington, D. C. He expressed a lively interest in the wonderful growth of The Chicago Defender. When he was here in November he met Editor Abbott at my residence. He also met Prof. Richard Greener, the distinguished scholar and statesman, and Miss Delpha Boger, the singer. He visited the different Johnson apartment buildings, and was pleased at the material progress of our race in Chicago. Prof. Buchanan is a graduate of Harvard University and Tuskegee Institute and has studied at Hampton institute. He is the successor of the late Dr. W. H. Councill, who is credited as the founder of the Normal A. and M. college. Within less than two years he has added several magnificent buildings to the school property, among them the McCormick hospital and a Carnegie library. He has over three hundred students, the mountain district supplying him with his largest clientele. It is said that he carries the largest insurance policy among negroes. And all this at the age of twenty-nine. A PROMINENT ACQUISITION TO SOCIETY. Mrs. Anna Perrin, one of the most distinguished matrons of Oakland, Calif., came to our city last August to visit with her many friends. Her time has been so pleasantly spent that from all indications her stay will be much longer than she anticipated. Mrs. Perrin has decided to educate herself in the arts of hair dressing, manicuring and millinery and has secured the able guidance of Madame J. Wallace. The lady is a much honored member of the S. M. T. and on her way east was made the delegate to the lodge in Los Angeles, Calif., and she visited Denver, Colo., and Benton Harbor, Mich., in coming to our city. The mother of this worthy woman, one of the old forty-niners, Mrs. A. J. Pickett by name, was set free by her master and taken to California. Several children blessed her married life, three boys, who are now in business, and three girls, of which Mrs. Anna Perrin is one of the living. Mrs. Perrin is located at 3315 Forest avenue. A FAIR DAUGHTER OF THE SOUTHLAND. At the residence of Mrs. E. J. Bowles, 3019 Armour avenue, resides one of the Middlesboro, Ky., social lights in the person of Miss Marie Moore, who has come to us from her sunny home to be instructed in the art of hair dressing in the Burnham school. Miss Moore will assist Mrs. Bowles in her vast amount of residence work, 300 in number. The younger set are greatly pleased with the personality of Miss Moore and are delighted with her musical ability as she is the possessor of a very sweet voice and much will be expected of her. The Amateurs' Minstrel club is making great preparations for its Easter show. The Defender was greatly surprised at a recent rehearsal. A new member has been added and new features have been developed. Following are the officers and members: Isaac N. Dunlap, president; H. Harvey Hostly, secretary; Chas S. Washington, treasurer; Frank B. Waring, director; D. Dudolph Laurence Doe C. Smith, Wm. G. Carroll, Josho Shoecraft, Andrew Childress, Howard Cornwell, Jack Doyle, David A. McGowan, Maj. R. R. Jackson, Opal D Cooper, Thomas Allen, Morris Bell Macon Huggins, Henry Sherwood Chas. W. Settles, Carey Smith. CHICAGO DEFENDER PRAISED IN CENTRAL AFRICA F. Z. S. Peregrino, Editor Peregrino's Spectator, Cape Town, South Africa, in a Letter to Editor, R. S. Abbott, says The Defender Has the Ear Marks of a Wealthy "White People's" Paper. THE DEFENDER A WORK OF PROGRESS. The Citizens of Chicago are Proud of Their Paper and on Saturdays and Sundays You Can See Them Reading it on the Street Cars—The Only Race Paper Read on Street Cars in the City—The Reason Because it Looks Like a Daily Paper. Cape Town, Jan. 24, 1912. The Editor, Chicago Defender, Chicago Ill. U.S.A. Dear Sir: Without the least intention to institute any invidious comparisons, nor to belittle the efforts of others—for a race which is engaged in so strenuously and so successfully ascending from such terrible depths have no room for such—permit me to congratulate you on the excellent sheet you are producing in the Defender. Singularly enough my acquaintance with the paper is of recent date. Returning recently to the Cape from an extended trip in the far north my attention was called to two copies of the Defender, which formed part of an accumulated mountain of exchanges during my absence "This is not a colored paper." said one at my elbow. "No, the paper is white. Don't you see?' was my reply. "No, I don't mean that. It is not a paper published by colored people. It presents all the signs and ear marks of an up-to-date white people's paper." "Ah! my friend, you have not been in America. You have never seen the real, big-footed negro, bent on business. You don't know the great Porkopolis, as I do," and I grew fully eight inches in stature as I said this, and a few shades blacker, so proud was I to be able to crow over the untreated and insular Sarsaneck. And my friend, you whom you have guessed by this time as white, and who had not crossed the "herring粉," felt interested and said, "Why, the colored people must be progressed wellfully over there." I objected to this patronizing way of stating the case, "Friend," said I. "please use the past tense according to Lindley, Murray or any other grammarian. First of all, don't color it so much. Say the Negro, only use the cap 'N.' The meaningless colored may mean any kind of vertebraeless biped whom the Almighty permits, in His tender mercy, to crawl the earth, while the negro is an earnest, lively and a vital personality, with a big foot, a strong backbone, and who humps a full grown coconut on his shoulders and it is chuck full of grey matter. And please don't say he is progressing, or you will be yanked into the Supreme court to show cause why you should not be hanged, drawn and quartered for the heinous crime of treason, felony, in that you did with malice aforethought and ahindthought, too, malign, libeled, misrepresented, injured, cheated, vilified and belittled a just race. Say at once progressive and with a capital "P." He caved in, confessed, submitted, knuckled under, and did penance, whereupon we sailed forth, and in confirmation and affirmation of that penance, went out to see a mutual friend about a horse — But, seriously, The Defender justifies its name. You hit right from the shoulder and do not descend to billiggate either for language. You imply the choicest of English and typographically too. You are good to behold. I am proud of you. This is no senseless or meaningless flattery. It is the earned conviction of one who no longer is young, has had a pretty fair opportunity of judging and is interested, and proudly accept it as such, as a deserved compliment, and pour encourages les autres. COLORED MAN DIED WITHOUT WILL. On Prairie Ave., near 27th St., is the home of a man laying cold in death in Portland, Ore., and his savings of years, to the amount of $8,000, goes to the state, because there are no heirs to receive same. Think of such an amount of wealth—amounting to over $8,000—which could be of so much use to the Old Folks' Home, Hampton Institute or Tuskegee, being just through neglect and perhaps obstinacy, confiscated for the state. It behooves every one to look to it, that you do your whole duty by one another. The deceased has been for a number of years employed in the service of the Illinois Central and run between here and Portland, 'Ore., where he died. FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER 3032 Wabash Ave. Sunday March 10 at 4 p. m., the subject for discussion is a symposium on the "Segregation in Our Public Schools." Several musical numbers will follow. The Youngest College Head in America and One of the Grandest Young Men in the Race- Comes to Chicago Often and Says It Is the Only City in America. By J. Fenton Johnson THE MINSTREL. CHICAGO, DLL.. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1912. PULLMAN PORTER BACKS TALLABOO THEATRE COMPANY PULLMAN PORTER BACKS TALLABOO THEATRE COMPANY Mr. Thos. Merritt Comes to Financial Aid of Tallaboo Company, When They Could Not Raise Money to Take Trip to Washington to Fill Engagement. Tallaboo Meets With Great Success in Washington—Fanny Hall Clint and Mrs. Lacy, the stars, Make Wonderful Impression on Crowded House. Mr. Thus. Merritt, who has had 20 years service with the Pullman company, thus being able to schedule real estate in Chicago to the amount of $25,000, besides one or two fruit farms in Michigan, has signed with the management of the Tallaboo company as its promoter. By the merest chance the manager met Mr. Merritt and told him how he had sought financial aid of many of Chicago's negro financiers and had received nothing more tangible than a display of oratorical eloquence in bespeaking the merits of the drama, and how very disheartened he had become over the outlook. Mr. Merritt said, "My friend, I have found out that nothing but push and sticktoliveness will help the negro no matter whether his production be of a literary or mechanical nature. There are too many of us whose desire is to invest one dollar at sun rise and look for the same day. I feel that I could not put my money to a better cause than the promotion of some worthy production from the negro. However, I shall risk this. When the papers are properly drawn up, signed and presented to me, I will give you a check which will get you in shape for your tour east." This is how "Tallaboo" secured her good angel. Mr. Merritt wrote the words and music to the song used at the close of the second act in "Tallaboo." The arrangement was done by Mr. W. Dorsey of the Monogram theater. Notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Merritt has made this venture he is still plodding along in the Pullman service, an unpretentious modest Christian gentleman—News item. HE TOTED A 6 IN. DISAPPEARING KRUPP GUN. The question is, where did he get it? Gus De Fonta, from Mississippi, while taking in the stroll Thursday night, dropped into one of the pleasure palaces and began to play some whist or black jack. He said he was playing "skim" with a few gentlemen, when a Defender reporter, just for fun, frisked the young man, and say, what did he do that for? Why, the "gent" compared favorably with an English Dreadnought, for he had everything, even a jack-knife. Officers Albert G. Ptacek and Frank B. Stephens, of the fifth precinct station at 31st and State streets, came up in the meantime and said, "We are looking for you; you have a gun." "Gus" said, "Gentlemen, frisk me, if you think so." At that they began and caught the gun as it was disappearing down his right pants leg. The officers took the young man to the box and sent him in. The Defender, as well as the citizens, is proud of the good work these officers have been doing at this corner, and we feel that promotion is due them. Last summer they folded over 100 pickpockets, assisted many a lady through, and kept the throng moving, and the most beautiful thing, have made but few arrests. All of their arrests were warranted, and every time they go to the box they have a case. Pistol-toting is a southern nuisance, and the Defender is always ready to aid our officers in getting the man with the disappearing gun. Should any of our ladies be troubled or spoken to by any of those corner rats, look for the officers whose numbers are 1050 and 1042, and they will get the gullity party. We trust they will land every "gun toter" in the neighborhood. MR. HORACE JACKSON DEAD MR. HORACE JACKSON DEAD. Mr. Horace Jackson, one of Chicago's most highly respected citizens, died last Tuesday week at Provident hospital. Mr. Jackson was the devoted and beloved husband of Mrs. Florence Jackson, one of our most highly esteemed women. She hns the sympathy of her many friends in her deep bereavement. Mr. Jackson was a member of Quinn chapel church. The funeral services was conducted by Rev. W. D. Cook. The interment was at Graceland cemetery. THE CREOL SCHOOL OF BEAUTY The Creol School of Beauty Culture, which opened its doors on Monday evening, March 11th, is a novelty as well as a most pretentious business venture. Prof. H. A. Shaw, the principal of the school, is a man of 25 years' experience in the hair work, and has a very large trade among the wealthy class. The school is located at 3417 State St. Day classes, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night classes, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Terms reasonable; call or write for particulars. WELCOME BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Thousands Gather Along the Railroads and at Crossroads and Small Towns—Dr. Geo. C. Hall Was Lionized Throughout the Whole Trip. RACE SHOWS White People of State More Friendly to Negroes Than Any State South Mayor of Pensacola Tells Visitors They Let Their Citizens Alone and Give Them Work. Pensacola, Fla., Mar. 8—Pensacola negroes to the tune of some 2,000 or more welcomed Dr. Booker T. Washington to Florida last night for the beginning of an educational tour through this state. Incidentally about 800 white people occupying the balcony of the opera house was as profuse and lusty in the applause given the distinguished educator. From the time Dr. Washington reached Pensacola he received very marked attention, as did the other members of the party. The trip is arranged for under the auspices of the Florida State Negro Business league, of which M. M. Lewey is president, and promises to be one of unusual interest. The local arrangements in Pensacola was in charge of a committee headed by Dr. S. W. Jefferson, Dr. C. V. Smith and Dr. H. G. Williams. Sounding the highest praise of the Tuskegee Wizard, Mayor Frank Reilly introduced Dr. Washington to the Pensacola audience. He gave every evidence of cordiality and good will on behalf of the city, and in his remarks said: "Tuskegee institute has been recognized in this country as a potent factor in the education of the colored race up to a high standard of citizenship. Dr. Washington has also contributed largely towards promoting the friendly relations between the white and colored people, a relation which should continue to exist if the people of the South intend to make marvelous development in the future as they have done in the past. The future prosperity of this great country with its unlimited resources and opportunities depend upon the combined efforts of both races and will be mutually beneficial to them." COLORED VOTERS MAKE THREAT TO DESERT TAFT politicians in Washington are concerned over the attitude of the Southern colored people who called upon the president yesterday, and later upon Congressman McKinley, at the head of the Taft campaign, with the threat that they would send Roosevelt delegations to Chicago if the Taft organizations in their states do not recognize them. After the conference with McKinley it was announced that an effort would be made to effect a compromise between the warring elements among the Southern Republicans. No plan of adjustment, however, was proposed. This movement means a bolting delegation from practically every Southern Republican convention, it is feared, unless some adjustment of the differences can be made. These bolters would go to the convention prepared to take their seats if it happened that the Roosevelt delegates were strong enough to give them credentials. Respected Citizen Leaves Daughter to Mourn Her Loss. Mrs. Matilda Anna Heeland, mother of Mrs. Elenora E. Clayton, departed this life on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1912, at 12:20 a. m., at the age of 66 years, 9 months and 1 day. The funeral was held from the Bethesda Baptist Church, Thursday at 10 a. m. The pastor, Rev. E. T. Martin, preached a very impressive sermon, as she had been a devout and active Christian worker since she united with the church in 1904. Though she had been in poor health for many months her death was very sudden and a shock to the community. She lived a consistent Christian life and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves a daughter, two sisters, one of Ypsilanti, Mich., one of this city, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Interment in Lincoln cemetery. TWENTY YEARS OLD MISS K. OF P. Chicago Lodge No. 5 K. of P. celebrated its twentieth anniversary on Thursday, Feb. 29, at K. of P. hall, 3852 State street. The following program was rendered: Called to order by John A. Walton, C. C. of Chicago Lodge No. 5. A few remarks were made by Mr. Walton, after which the Hon. Edward D. Green, who was present, and a charter member of the lodge, was made master of ceremonies by Mr. Walton C. C., which duty he performed with skill and credit to Chicago. CORNELL CHARITY CLUB The Cornell Charity Club was visited last Friday afternoon by Mrs. Mary F. Waring and Mrs. Alexander. Both ladies were pleased with the congeniality among its members. The club is to be commended for its noble works of charity. EX-SLAVES TO CELEBRATE SEMI-FREEDOM EX-SLAVES TO CELEBRATE SEMI-FREEDOM Senate Committee Agree to Help Former Chattle Celebrate Their Semi-Freedom and Semi-Centennial of the Most Degrading Servitude Ever Recorded in History. WE WANT FULL CITIZEN SHIP. Not Even the Jews Under Pharoah When Turned Out of Bondage, Had One Bastard Child as Did the Negro for His Kind Master—Race Joyful for Even the Half Loaf—Georgia With its Jim Crow Cars and Lynch- ing Bees to Get Exposition—24th and 25th Regiments and 9th and 10th Cavalry will be Encamped on Exposition Grounds Through Efforts of The Chicago Defender. New York City, Mar. 8, 1912.—The bill providing for the celebration of the semi-centennial anniversary of the freedom of the slave has been approved and from all probability the negro will have an exposition in which the progress of the race will be told in various exhibits that will be a feature of the exposition. The number of the bill was 180 and the committee on industrial exposition has recommended the passage of the bill. The exposition company met every test and requirements of the committee on industrial committee open meeting, the requirement of the committee in raising the stated amount to fifty thousand dollars. The hearing of the negro exposition bill came up before Senate committee, Feb. 2. A prominent delegation headed by Dr. R. R. Wright of the Georgia State college met the committee and discussed the value of such an exposition and what it meant toward inspiring the race to further effort. The delegation consisted, besides Dr. Wright of the Georgia State college, Dr. W. E. Dubois of New York, Rev. I. N. Ross, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church of Washington, and Dr. Wright, Jr., of Philadelphia. The delegation made an impression before the senate committee and made strong addresses in behalf of the exposition. Senator Root, chairman of the committee, conducted the proceedings. Other senators present were Senators Jones, Crane, Stephenson, Grona, Works, Taylor and Senator Bradley of Kentucky. Dr. Wright of the Georgia State college was the first speaker. He spoke as follows: "I am president of the Georgia State college and of the organization that is promoting this semi-centennial exposition. I have been for a number of years president of our state fair in Georgia. We have held a state fair there for the last six years on which we have expended something like $100,000, gathered wholly from the colored people. These fairs have brought together the industrial workers, farmers and mechanics from all over the state of Georgia. The governor of the state has endorsed the work of these fairs. Closing his address Dr. Wright said "Since 1870 there has been spent for fairs perhaps $25,000,000. The colored people have had no opportunity for expositions. The small amount we ask for is one per cent of that amount. We simply ask that you take this under consideration and help us to get before the country." Dr. Wright, Jr., of Philadelphia was the next speaker. Dr. Wright told of the marvelous progress the race has made since given his freedom. "We have reduced our illiteracy 45 per cent and have 2,000,000 children in the public schools who are taught by 30,000 negro teachers. The colored people have contributed during these fifty years something like $6,000,000 for the cause of education and $5,000,000 contributed to taxes." Dr. Wright said there were 500 negro authors registered in the congressional library. Closing his address Dr. Wright said: "The music of colored people would be an excellent exhibit. A great deal of the popular music one hears today hummed on the streets and sung at popular banquets is written by negroes. The university of Pennsylvania when I was a student there employed two negroes to write the music for what was called the Mask and Jig club and much of their music was written by these two men, both of whom were born in the South. The development in this line has been such, if brought together, would not only inspire respect in the colored race themselves but I think meet the approbation of all of their friends." Others who spoke favorable for the Negro exposition were Dr. Dubois of New York and the Rev. Ross, pastor of the Metropolitan church of Washington. The Negro delegation made an impression upon the senate committee who were pleased with the strong addresses of the committee, Dr. Wright, who is the promoter of the Negro exposition, is one of the best known men of the race and has been identified with many race movements. GLAD HAND GIVEN BERT WILLIAMS. Great Comedian Guest at Banquet—Members of Race Praise Him. Washington, D. C., Mar. 18 (Special to Defender).—Things are usually quiet along newspaper row after midnight and it's seldom that Gray's cafe has a festive atmosphere very early in the morning. Policeman J. C. Holmes, of the First precinct, who patrols E street, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets, after the graveyards yawn, was wending his way along, about 12:30 this morning, making sure no one had tried to steal the Munsey building, when his ears caught the strains of "Everybody's Doin' It Now," "The Barber Shop Chord," "The Mysterious Rag," and other turkey-trot harmony. Policeman Holmes, who always did have a good ear for music, at first thought a rehearsal was being held in the lobby of the theater. This clew went wrong, but a few more steps brought him in front of the place of mirth. A pianist and fiddler were doing a duet, some one was making a speech, and now and then there were shouts of "Three cheers for Bert." Reason for Positivity. No one had to tell Policeman Holmes what it was all about. They were giving a banquet in honor of Bert Williams, who got through work with the "Follies" at 11 p. m., and gave the rest of his evening over to his gay hosts. Pretty soon, the police reporters, among them a Defender correspondent, who some time leave central office, came along, and Policeman Holmes told them about it. The reporters sent up their cards and Mr. Williams' secretary came down the steps and greeted the news-chasers, saying "Well people, look here, here is that Defender man here too," who proved to be none other than our own Mr. J. Hockley Smiley who laid over one night in Washington enroute to Philadelphia. He had an apologetic tone and said he was awfully sorry that some late guests had to have the press table. The comedian's secretary, however, was glad to enlighten them. He said that "so far this evening, the banquet has been a very delightful affair and the music most appropriate. "Now, I want to tell you about those handsome speeches," continued the private secretary. "You can say for Mr. Williams that all of the speakers have been unstinted in their praise of Mr. Williams by making such a pronounced success of his work on the stage." The toastmaster was Lieut. Walter A. Pinchback. Judge Robert H. Terrell made the address of welcome, and Hon. William H. Lewis, Assistant United States Attorney General, spoke on "Good-fellowship." Hon. John C. Dancy responded to "Our guest." According to the private secretary, Mr. Williams was "very happy in his talk," and gave expression to the deep appreciation he felt for the compliment so generously extended him by the citizens of the nation's capital. Among the other speakers were W. Calvin Chase, editor of the Bee; R. W. Tyler, Auditor for the Navy Department; Prof. Roscoe C. Bruce, assistant superintendent of public schools; Lieut. Thomas Clark, and Armond Scott. Around the Board. Arround the Bomb. Those present were James A. Cobb, John C. Nalle, George Jackson, Walter Miller, William Curry, F. E. Parks, George Young, J. Henry Lewis, Marcellus Syphax, Charles Curry, Percalv Bruce, Fred Cruseo, Frank Cheek, Theodore Jackson, Leonard Hughes, Daniel Monroe, George D. Johnson, Dr. Charles S. Harrison, James Walker, Dr. W. H. Howard, Dr. W. C. McNell, Thomas Beckett, Benjamin L. Gaskins, William Clifford, A. C. Newman, August Savoy, John Downling, Bert A. Rose, Thomas Sayers, Ford Dabney, John Plummer, Thomas L. Jones, William Sanford, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Dr. E. D. Williston, William Gaskins, William Burrill, R. H. Harrison, Dr. Phil B. Brooks, Dr. A. E. Gaskins, Dr. Henry W. Freeman, W. T. Ferguson, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, Dr. Ralph B. Stewart, A. Lincoln Brown, Lester A. Walton, dramatic critic of the New York Age; Mr. Tucker, Frank Williams, Andrew Newman and Sumner Chislom. A WORTHY TRIBUTE. The Ministers' Alliance of Chicago and a citizens' committee will celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the Rev. John T. Jenifer, D. D., entering the A. M. E. ministry. The Golden Jubilee will be hold at Quinn chapel, Tuesday, March 12, 8 p. m., and Wednesday, March 13, the ladies of the United Churches will give a reception at the home of Rev. Jenifer, 3430 Vernon avenue. Expressions of esteem will be received at the homes of Rev. W. D. Cook, 3362 Calumet avenue or at the residence of Rev. Jenifer. Rev. W. D. Cook, pastor and vice-chairman; Rev. Timothy Reed, D. D. chairman; Dr. H. Graves, secretary. IN MEMORIAM. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Victoria Harris, who passed away one year ago Monday, 11th, 1911: Day by day we saw her fade and pass away Often did we pray that with us she might longer stay. Though far away she is not forgotten. The Lord doeth all things well and took her from us with Him to dwell. Daughter Rosa Moran and Hattie Green, 3885 Wabasak we PRICE THEATER'S DASTARDLY CONDUL The Columbia Theater Located on North Clark Street Between Division and Goethe Streets Showing Its Fangs by Ordering Some of Our Prominent Citizens to Go to the Gallery for Seats or Leave the Theater, and Failing to Go They Are Told to Obey or Take a Broken Head. STAND FOR YOUR RIGHTS. It is Time the Race Bestirred Itself and Broke Through the Crust of Prejudice Which is Forming Like Molten Lava Over Chicago's Public Resorts—Don't Forever Be Monkeys and Jump When These Dirty Beasts Speak—Make Them Come Clean. The public places of amusement in other cities have none the best of those in Chicago when it comes to showing their teeth in the low, snarl of prejudice and as it is, the smallest of dogs that do meanest so it is one of the theaters as well as one of the best which has displayed the temptable poison that lurks so the surface skin in the blood of lower class of the white race. came to the fore last week when Bolden, 1348 Wells street, purchases seats and was then told to go to gallery or she could have her mo back. A few evenings before Bolden's son attended the same later and was ordered to take seats the gallery or they (the ushers) woke "knock his block off." Such demonstration of prejudice which is more nor less than another one is the "devilly personalities," should nipped in the bud. The cause is yet evident. The lowest type of whit man can and does put on clean-cloath comb his hair and black his boots will naturally secure a position whoe of us might try a life time for, matter how aristocratic we may So, in instances where this evil prince lurks, you will find its home the breast of the skum of the white race—those who have succeeded in gaining a little bit of prestige through chicanery, in which work no one need teach them anything as it comes to them as an inheritance. If the Columbia theater was a clean, first-class place and not a harbor for the kind of people who have nothing to lose, it would never suffer its high to insult defenseless boys and women. The management of said house must look to it that our people when they pay for it must have every courtesy and privilege which is theirs by right of fee paid or we will know the reason why. Because our motto is "Bright is right and right wrongs nobody." MISS MARGARET DAVIS TEACHING GERMAN Speaks Better German Than the 'Average German of the Old Country. Milwaukee, Wis. Mar. 8.—A talent, rare among her race, is possessed by Miss Margaret Davis of Cincinnati, O., who is now attending the National German-American Teachers' seminary in Milwaukee, Wis. Miss Davis, who entered this institution four years ago is about to finish her course. She is now doing her practice work as assistant teacher of the German language in the Milwaukee public schools. Although very young, Miss Davis will receive her diploma in June and return to her home as a teacher of the German language, to enter the position which is awaiting her. Because of her pleasant disposition and rare accomplishments, Miss Davis is attracting much attention among those interested in education and she has high hopes awaiting her vocation. For the last two has made her home wit. Mrs. S. A. Matthews of 589 C. avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. They much interested in the work of the young lady and have done much to encourage and aid her in her work. May success be hers. NORTH SHORE MEN'S CLUB ELECT OFFICERS. Tuesday evening, March 5, the North Shore Men's Club elected their officers for the ensuing year at the home of the president, W. F. Harrison. Those elected as follows: W. F. Harrison, Pres.; W. S. Daniels, Vice-Pres.; R. Harvey, S.c.; C. J. Thompson, Treas. The installation of officers will be Wednesday evening, March 13, at W. F. Harrison, 1726 Wilson St., at which time Dr. Carl Roberts and H. W. Rhea will address the club. SPECIAL MASS TO CHAS. PRECIOUS WILLIAMS. Special High mass was celebrated by Father Morris, of St. Monica's Church on Wednesday morning, March 6, in memory of Charles Precious Williams, who died one year ago, March 3. Many friends attended. Why not pay for it; why not your friend? don't you preoccupy borr C' recent passage of the obhibiting the use of public drinking cups, a suggestion of Prof. A. Ritsch chof Freiburg, Germany, is of timely interest. He has just called attention to a possible factor in the spread --- infectious conditions of the mouth, and pharynx, which he believes is insufficiently recognized in most households—viz., the table utensils such as the forks, spoons and glasses which come into contact with the mouth. He points out that these are usually washed altogether, often very perfumorily, and then dried upon the same cloth, so that it is not surprising if the infective agent gets distributed by this means. Professor Ritschl states that in his own family the utensils used by any member suffering from an infectious condition are separately sterilized in boiling water. One of his children having contracted mumps at school recovered without communicating the disease to any other member of the family. Professor Ritschl insists upon the importance of strict measures in regard to this matter in restaurants, hotels and boarding houses, and he is of opinion that if these precautions were adopted it would be less common than at present for people to complain of "catching cold." The Lancet says that precautions in regard to this matter are generally adopted at sanatoriums for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, where/this danger is recognized, and at hospitals and public institutions; Professor Hitsch's note may serve the attention of the public to question, since there can be little that the ordinary process of ng, unless carried out thoroughly very hot water, is not calculeto destroy infective organisms. CHURCH GARGOYLES. is a well-known fact that the eight of many of the carved saints in churches are so like those of abrated sinners that the resem- nce must be more than accidental. t Birmingham goes one better in o of the gargoyles that adorn the murch of St. George, Wheeler street, ozella. When the church was built, many ears ago, two of the stone masons employed on the carving quarreled, and finally had a stand-up fight, which ended in one of the men having a ck eye and the other a broken e. Like good Englishmen, the q having settled their differences, in became fast friends, and in or- commemorate the event they ved two figures, which still orna- ment the windows facing Tower street, one with a bandage round its eye and the other with a big plaster across the nose. The story, we may add, is confirmed by the present rector of St. George's. —London Tit-Bits. SIR ISAAC NEWTON To say in brief space "what effect Sir Isaac Newton's work had on his co-workers and on the world in general" is quite impossible. Only a half answer can be given, and that had better be given in the words of W. E. Lecky: "We must remember that before men had found the key to the motions of the heavenly bodies—before the false theory of the vortices and the true theory of gravitation—when the multitude of apparently capricious phenomena were very great, the notion that the world was governed by distinct and isolated influences was that which appeared most probable to the most rational intellect." In other words, Newton's work proved that the universe was governed by natural law, and not by the whims of the "Gods." THE ANCIENTS AND CHRISTIANITY. In the words of Lockey in his "History of European Morals: "There is no fact in the history of the human mind more remarkable than the complete unconsciousness of the importance and the destinies of Christianity manifested by the pagan writers before the accession of Constantine. That the greatest religious change in the history of mankind should have place under the eyes of a brilly of philosophers and his that during the space of sturries they should have treat- ers simply contemptible an agency which all men must now admit to have been, for good or for evil, the most powerful moral lever that has even been applied to the affairs of men, is a fact well worthy of meditation." INTERNATIONAL ELECTRIC POWER. It is proposed to transmit electric power from the famous Trollhattan waterfalls in Sweden to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. The two points, which are about two hundred miles apart, are to be connected by an overhead system of high tension cables, borne by standards forty-five to sixty feet high and from five hundred to six hundred feet apart. Sweden is separated from Denmark by a narrow strip of water, the sound, which at its narrowest is only half a mile wide. Here the cable, which would carry a current of between fifty thousand and sixty thousand volts, would be laid on the bottom of the channel. A preliminary specification places the cost of the installation at about $3,000 a mile. Fraternal Affection. Recruiting Sergeant—Why do you not entitle unless you're fairy? Mrs. J. M. Hill of 6043 Loomis St., was greatly surprised on Monday evening, March 4, by friends on learning it was her birthday. They came right in and took full charge of the house. Different games were played until a late hour and then a five-course luncheon was served, after which the guests departed to their different homes. Mrs. Hill will always remember the night of March 4, 1912. She received many presents. Mrs. David McTorrence of 6243 Morgan St. has been seriously ill at her home for two weeks. She met with an accident by falling on the ice at the corner of 63d and Morgan St. At this writing is a little improved. Mrs. P. Woodfork of 6218 Morgan St., entertained the Ideal Woman's Club Friday, March 1. The Leap Year party given by the girls of Shiloh Baptist Church was a success. Miss Clara Harris will always be remembered in her clever way of introducing each gentleman of the evening. Tuesday morning the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of 6239 Loomis St. was buried from the Hope Presbyterian Church. Mr. Smith of 6515 Aberdeen St., is sick in the hospital. Mrs. Everett of 6240 Peoria St., went insane last week and was removed to the Detention Hospital. Mrs. Wilson's niece at 6256 Ada St. is still very sick. Mrs. Smith of 6040 Ada St., entertained the K. D. Tillman Club Tuesday evening. Mrs. B. Everage of 1344 N. 61st St. is on the sick list. CANDIDATE FOR LEGISLATURE PETER H. Major R. R. Jackson. If you fail to register Tuesday, March 12th, you will not be able to vote in the greatest primary of interest to our people Tuesday, April 9. MAJOR R. R. JACKSON. The Jolly 20 Club of the North Side, meet on Thursday every two weeks. Mrs. Landers of Evanston, Pres.; Mrs. M. Ferunster, Vice-Pres.; Mrs. Anderson, Sec.; Mrs. Roberts, Treas. Rev. Chavis occupied his pulpit last Sunday for the first time in three weeks. He has been ill. Mrs. Ralph Lee, Michigan City, Ind., has been visiting Mrs. C. G. Roberts for the past two weeks. The North Shore Masque Club will give a ball in the near future. Dr. C. G. Roberts will move his office from 1234 to 1230 Wells St. Jealous Fishes in a Duel. "Fish are liable to the same passions as you and I, and they fight and love as we do," said Dr. Francis Ward. "I can show you a photograph of a rainbow trout in what would have been a fight to the death if I had not interfered. In a pond were a big female trout and her partner, who presented the intrusion of another trout. "Suddenly one fish charged the other and seized him by the jaw. He shook his opponent as a dog shakes a rat, and kept on until his enemy floated to the top. Then I took the fish out and revived it with a little weak whisky and water." Parchment From the Great The Greeks of Pergamus are said to have prepared parchment from the skins of the goat or sheep. They were curried, deprived of all fat, thinned uniformly by the knife, dyed, or whitened, and finally rubbed down with pumice stone to a smooth and even surface. Called pergamenum from the city of its origin, the new material became "parchment" in the English tongue—National Magazine. Troublesome Account. "My husband has given me a checking account." "In't that lovely? Now you can buy anything you want and just write out a check for it." "Yes. I'm rather sorry on one account, though. It seems such a lot of trouble to have to write out a check for one's car fare, especially when the cars are crowded or when you have to pay as you enter." Saw His Opportunity "I told him there were dozens of people right here in town who had never heard of him." "I guess that took him down a peg of two." "I guess it didn't. He started right out to find them and borrow money."—Houston Post. Guess why Mr. Howard cornwell is spending so much time in the vicinity of the musical college. The Latest News of the Work in This City—Items of Interest—Speakers. The meeting at headquarters last Sunday was one of the best held this season. Dr. A. J. Carey, pastor of Institutional church, was the speaker, and the large number of men present followed with intense interest his timely admonitions. Before beginning his plea for a stronger and purer life among the men and boys of our race, Dr. Carey stated that, in view of the constant rumors of his being antagonistic to the movement now going forward for a South Side department of the Young Men's Christian Association, he was very glad to have an opportunity to express to the men behind that movement his attitude towards such an enterprise—and the good doctor did not hesitate to let his thoughts come out clear and crisp. Among other things, Dr. Carey said that he would always be opposed to any movement having for its aim the segregation of a race of people for no other reason than its color; that he had been fighting such movements ever since he has been able to hold up an arm in protest, but when he looked around and saw the great need of such an institution in this part of the city, for the reclamation of our youth and the saving of hundreds of men and boys of our race coming up from the South every year, he could only say that he was heart and soul with this work and would do everything within his power to help the men interested to reach their desired goal. Now that we know Dr. Carey to be positively with us, we would like very much to say that a branch of the Young Men's Christian association at 38th and Wabash avenue will mean no more a segregation because of color than the Division street branch, situated in a district largely populated by Jews, will mean a segregation because of race or creed. It is a "condition" that calls for these life-saving stations, wherever they may be found, and the hands that throw out the life lines must be near enough to reach over and help drag the drowning brother out of the sea of his inquity. This branch of the Young Men's Christian association is going to face actual conditions, and the chinera negative to manhood rights, etc., cannot be applied because of its habitation. Of the many splendid ideas set forth in Dr. Carey's talk on right living was the thought that "God never does for an individual nor a race what that individual or race can do for themselves." Every man interested in this movement is just as responsible today as he was in the beginning, and will be until its completion shall have been accomplished. The disastrous results—if not checked—that will come to the Negro race partly from the non-activity of these men who thought their work ended with the turning in of subscriptions, will descend to the third and fourth generation. Are you willing, my brother, to be counted among those who fell by the wayside in this onward march for civic and religious betterment? Mr. J. E. Moorland, International Secretary, Y. M. C. A., arrived in the city early Thursday morning. Mr. Moorland comes directly from Washington, D. C., and will be with us for several days in the interest of the department's work. Over 1,200 tickets have been issued for the meeting next Sunday at Olivet church. Holders of tickets must be in their seats at 3:15 p. m. Dr. B. T. Washington, the speaker, will be the guest of Julius Rosenwald during his stay in the city. BRAVE EFFORT AT ENGLISH Japanese Correspondent Know What He Wanted, Though Meaning Waa Rather Vague to Others. For the genuine "English as she is spoke" we must go abroad among educated Orientalists, who can spell and read English to perfection, but find it impossible to master the syntax of our language. A firm dealing in fishing tackle, having sent a circular to a merchant in Tokio, Japan, received the following communication: "Dear Sir In Yours: We should present to your company the bamboo fishing rod, a net basket and reel, as we have just convenience; all those were very rough and simple to you laughing for your kind reply which you sent us the catalog of fishing tackle last, etc. Wishing we that now at Japan there is was not in prevailing fish gaming, but fishermen in scarcely there now, but we do not measure how the progression of the germ of the fishing game beforehand. Therefore, we may yield of feeling to restock in my store your company's fishing tackle, etc. Should you have the kindness to send a such further country's even in a few partake when we send the money in ordering of them, should you? "I am yours, yours truly."—Detroit Free Press. Mode of Concealment "I want to keep the real facts concerning this transaction a secret," said the enterprising man. "Then," replied the sage counselor, "I should immediately start a controversy concerning it. Then so many theories will be advanced that the facts will never become public." Mean Statement: Gillet—"Randolph is furious, every time he hears of a man running off with another man's wife." Perry—"Yes, it makes him wild because no one elopes with his."—New York Tribune. Have You Noticed It? My friend the stenographer says, "When an unmarried girl of about 28 or 27 has a birthday, all her relatives and married friends come to congratulate her, but in reality it isn't congratulation; it is condolence." Marjory's Little Effort "Do you honestly and truly think it's good, good? Are you positive you are not flattering me?" asked Marjory of her literary society, known as "The Eight." "It's splendid," answered Nan, decidedly. "Just dear," added Ted. "It's too cute for anything," said Evaritus. "I consider it a strong story, even if I say so myself," said Mrs. Morse, Mildred's sister, while the other four girls added evidence of their appreciation of Marjory's literary ability. "I've read it and reread it so many times myself that I can't judge, but I am glad you girls like it. Mother said: 'By all means send it to the paper, my child,' but mother has known me so many years that she is inclined to be partial to anything I do, frqm Irish crochet lace to writing stories. "Brother Bob says that he has read many poor stories in his day, but 'this is the worst.' He advises me to save the money I spend in paper, envelopes, stamps and typewriting and send it to some poor, worthy family. He says Uncle Sam's mail department should not be compelled to carry such literature. But Bob is no critic. He was cross, anyway, when I read it to him, because the laundry failed to return his pet white vest in time for Violet's dinner dance. I don't care what he says, if you girls really like it. "I love it," said Ted. "If you don't send that story to a magazine, Marjorie Morton, I'll never speak to you again. Any editor with good judgment will eagerly grasp it." "Well, you girls know what you know. If you instag, it goes."-Atlash your breath, and, if it is accepted, I'll treat you girls to a fine luncheon." Ten days later Mr. Marybur burst into Mildred's house with: "Mildred! Mildred Morton Morse! Come! Oh, the greatest thing! Gorgeous!" "What is the matter? Are you engaged? Who is the man? Tell me quickly, and stop screaming." "My story has been accepted. I just received a check for ten dollars. I'm an authoress. Behold me, my sister, Morton Marjorion! My name in print! Wonderful! I could just hug that beautiful editor! I'll 'phone the girls and tell the news." "Don't forget the promised lunchon," said Mrs. Morse. "That's so," answered Marjory. "Why did I make such a rash promise? 'Ah, pity 'tis true.'" "We've made arrangements for me to give my lunchon—to meet at 12 o'clock on Saturday," said Marjory a short white later. "So be on deck with your white beaver hat, black velvet suit and violets. The girls were just wild with delight. Nan said she was going to fast until then." "I think I will do likewise," said Mrs. Morse with a laugh. "Oh, dear, now I'm a literary woman, I suppose I'll have to muss my hair, and let my skirts sag in the back. No more tube skirts and fancy bags for me!" "Marory, your success has surely gone to your head. Be calm and placid," said her sister. Saturday came, as Saturdays wili, but this particular Saturday "The rain was raining all around." It poured and poured and poured. "Since the time of Noah there has never been such a deluge," walled Marory. "Can't you postpone your lunchun until the sun rises?" questioned Mildred. "Decidedly not. It's all ordered. Can't possibly countermand it at this late hour. What shall I do? No one but a duck could go on foot in this storm," questioned the hostess. "I'm afraid, sis, it will have to be taxis," weakly suggested Mildred. "Eight girls mean two taxis. It's dreadful! But I suppose I have to submit to the inevitable," said Marjory, as she left the room to call up the garage. "As Marjory hade goodby to her friends after the affair was over, Edilth said: "It was a perfectly lovely luncheon, dear." "Never had a better time," added Dorothy. "You were a dear to invite us," exclaimed Violet. "Hope you write some more stories," said Eva. While all the rest were adding profuse thanks, Marjory was mentally figuring accounts. She discovered that the luncheon bill, tax fares, tips to chauffeur, maids, and small corsage bouquets, amounted to exactly $19.25, while at home rested a paltry ten dollar check. "Serves me right," she said to Mildred that night. "I'm always so impulsive with issuing my invitations. "But we did have a jolly lark. Guess I'll run upstairs and write another story. No matinee for me this week." Was John Orth's Friend. An interesting personage has just visited France, and his adventures recall to our contemporaries those of "Robinson." as they always describe Defoe's hero. Born at Nice in 1871, Charles Manzoni went to Argentina in 1881 and later qualified as a surgeon at Buenos Ayes in 1899 he was called to attend a ship's captain who had been wounded in a fight with Chilean sailors. After the patient's recovery the doctor was retained and embarked upon the Salina Marguerite, whose captain was John Orth, the Austrian archduke, whose fate is a mystery. In the Straits of Magellan on August 25, 1890, during a terrible hurricane, the doctor was swept overboard by a wave and washed up on an island. When he regained consciousness the vessel had disappeared and the doctor concluded that she and her crew were lost. For eight months he lived on the island on the eggs of sea birds and fish, and we are told he was less happy than "Robinson," because he had no gun. Then a ship appeared and took him to Patagonia. Famous A. M. E. College In the Limelight-Interesting Items Concerning Faculty and Pupils. By R. G. Bruce. Wilberforce, Ohio, March 8.—Miss Marjorie Beverly returned to Wilberforce Tuesday morning from Washington, D. C., where she was called by the death of her father. Miss Edna Hill was called to Richmond, Ind., by the sad news of her uncle's death. Miss Mattle Miller is confined to her room with lagripe. Miss Florence Mitchell is on the slick list this week. Miss Thelma Gatewood returned to the "Force" Monday. Miss Gatewood has been ill at her home in Xenla for the past six weeks. Mr. Abe Simpson met with a slight accident on last Monday while playing with a razor. Mr. Simpson is now suffering with a badly cut finger. Saturday Club The Saturday Night Club met Saturday evening at 6:30 and elected the following officers: Misses Hazel Thompson, president; G. Simpson, vice-president; H. Williams, sec.; M. Lee, treas.; Ethel Walker, parliamentarian. Miss Bernice Porter was appointed chairman of the Constitution Committee. Public Rhetoricals Public Rhetoricals will be held on the 28th of March. A very unique feature in the program this month will be a debate. The subject for debate is "Resolved: That women should have the right of suffrage." The debaters: Affirmatives, Miss Elizabeth Griggs and Robert G. Bruce; Negatives, Miss Beatrice S. Mason and H. W. Shepard. Y. M. C. A. At the State Convention of Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the College Y. M. C. A., Wilberforce, was represented by Messrs. W. H. Price and C. E. Burch. There were 51 delegates at this convention and 4 international secretaries. The convention lasted two and one-half days, with eight sessions. Among the speakers on this occasion was the celebrated Dr. Washington Gladen. Messrs. Roy Berry and W. H. Twine returned Sunday from their trip to Boston, and were entertained at College Inn. Freshman College Class Freshman College Class. The Freshman College Class was recognized by the faculty as a separate class. After a hard fight for its separation from the preparatory classes the Freshmen are making a wonderful progress. At its recent meeting the following officers were elected: A. W. Robinson, pres.; R. Robinson, vice-pres.; W. G. Still, see; Miss F. Billups,reas.; and C. Wilson, chaplain. On Founders' Day this class, consisting of eleven members, contributed eleven dollars for the cause of education. HYDE PARK NEWS Woman's Club Meets at the Residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson. The Literary Section of the Hyde Park Woman's Club, Number 2, under the direction of Miss Ophelia Anderson, gave their second entertainment at the residence of Mrs. B. Jackson. 5478 Woodlawn Ave. "Mrs. Busby's Pink Tea" was rendered to a large and appreciative audience. The affair proved a grand success financially, as well as socially. This was one of the best entertainments that has taken place in Hyde Park. The President: Mrs. H. S. Claybrook and members desire at this time to thank every one for the interest manifested in the club. The Willing Workers of the Hyde Park A. M. E. Church gave a Leap Year party Feb. 29, at the residence of Mrs. A. Sykes. 5037 Lake Ave. Rev. W. H. Griffin, pastor; Mrs. Estella Davidson, pres Brightest Light In the World Brightest Light in the World. The inhabitants of the Uruguayan capital are seeking fame by advertising the claim that it has the strongest searchlight in existence. It has recently been placed on the roof of the Bank of International Pensions, in the Plaza Libertad, Montevideo. The candle power is 90,000,000 and the light can be seen 11 miles and illuminates every portion of the city. No Freedom for Him. It was his first visit to this country, and he was anxious to see as much of it as possible in a short time. In a brief visit to the south he met an aged negro who had been a slave. "How interesting," he remarked. "And after the war you had your freedom?" The old man looked at him half sadly, half sheepish, shook his woolly head and said: "No, sah. Ah didn't git no freedom—Ah done was married." manure swine First City Man—"How are you coming along with your poultry venture?" Second Ditto—"I've been swindled. I bought three incubators of different makes and not one of them has laid an egg yet!"—Lippincott's Magazine. The Oasis By steadily bearing in mind that what you know and think, you know and think not for yourselves alone, but for others, you may become the center of a little green spot of intelligence in the midst of this acid waste we call society.-Phillips Brooks. The Difference. The egotist accepts a position. The modest man secures a job. The egotist draws a salary. The modest man gets wages. The egotist goes into the hands of a receiver. The modest man "busta." By the Beard of Mohammed. By the Bear of Mohammed. A Turk in a court case in New York insisted on swearing by the beard of the Prophet Mohammed. The accuracy of such testimony naturally hung by a hair. Republican Candidate For Representative IN THE State Legislature FROM THE 1st Senatorial Dist. He is the people's choice and stands for Even Handed Justice. Polls Open at 6, Close 5 THE PRIMARY LAW THE PRIMARY LAW Its Purposes and the Opportunity IT AFFORDS THE NEGRO. These People Want Recognition the Same as the Foreigner and Will Take Nothing Less—We Give Our Lives the Same as Any Other Citizen and Will Not Take a Back Seat for Any One. Perhaps never before in the history of the negro voters of any community was an opportunity presented more pregnant with possibilities than the one now confronting the negroes of Chicago and Illinois, in the impending primary contest, which will culminate in the nomination of candidates for office throughout the state, April 9 next. Heretofore the opportunity of the negro to get upon a ticket was dependent upon the pleasure of some one group of men known as bosses or political masters and the placing of the negro's name upon the ballot as a nominee, was seldom the result of merit, fitness or the recommendation of a majority of the negroes themselves, but purely as a question of expediency to win votes for the ticket, so that in the past, in every respect, the negroes thus nominated have been a negative force, seeking to please the masters, rather than the people, but now since the enactment of the present primary law every race and every group of men, regardless of the attitude of the political bosses toward them, have an opportunity to place one of their kind upon the ballot, and the person receiving the highest number of votes for any given position of the many positions to be filled, will be declared the nominee. There are about 20,000 negro voters in Cook county. If this vote was centered upon some one candidate or group of candidates for certain positions to be filled, it would be such an aid that it would be impossible almost to encompass their defeat; for instance if a colored candidate for office starts out with 20,000 votes to the good, he will finish in a two to one shot as winner, so here is an opportunity for the negroes to select and concentrate their votes upon a man of the race for the position of county commissioner and as the best fitted, best known and most likely the best vote getter, stands the best chance of utilizing this opportunity to the race, we urge that Beauregard Fritz Moseley receive the vote and the support of every man and, regardless of color, who belongs to the Republican party, April 9. Possimists and indigestion are first cousins. Procrastination is the thief of time WAKE UP! WAKE UP! WAKE UP! WAKE UP! Don't a pendent on you to suffer the sake of a few paltry little to carry a splendid WAKE UP! WAKE UP! WAKE UP! WAKE UP! Don't allow yourself or those dependent on you to suffer in the time of need for the sake of a few paltry dollars. It requires very little to carry a splendid life insurance policy in the WESTERN LIFE INDEMNITY COMPANY CHAS. A. GRIFFIN, Agent, 3022 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, IL. This old and reliable company invites you to form a part of its membership. Equal rates and protection to all. Harvey's South Side News Stand Handling all leading Colored Newspapers. Call at Harvey's News Stand if you want to hear from home. Lodge trenant with courtesy. Harvey's South Side News Stand Near Relatives Baker, Joelle, 35 years, 3667 Wabash Ave.; Feb. 28. Baker, Chris, 49 years, 2300 Dearborn St.; Feb. 21. Banks, Emma, 8ma, 1808 State St.; Burlington, Hottie, 38 years; 2832 State St.; Feb. 28. Carter, Harry, 30 years, 320 N. Ann St.; Crawford, Essie, 1 day, 559 E. 35th St.; Feb. 28. Carrion, Lucille, 3 years, 2934 La Salle; March 3. Dabney, Arthur, 27 years, 3150 Forest Ave.; Feb. 28. Ewing, Lewis C., 5 mo., 4104 State St.; March 2. Edwards, Maud, 29 years, 1228 Indiana Ave.; Feb. 29. Foucault, Jessie, 1 mo., 4722 Armour Ave.; Feb. 29. Ford, Ecse, 69 years, 3539 Armour Ave.; Feb. 25. Frey, Bemanda, 51 years, 2917 Armour; March 2. Heeland, Mattila A., 65 years, 3710 Dearborn; Feb. 26. Hinton, Andrew, 56 years, 1826 Armour; Feb. 29. Harris, Lizzie, 14 years, 4105 Dearborn; Jackson, Henry, 36 years, 4747 Evans; Feb. 20. Jimenez, Egural, 8 mo., 301915 La Salle; Feb. 25. Jimenez, Horace G., 63 years, 4345 Evans; March 2. Marschall, Frank, 37 years, 2812 State St.; Feb. 26. Morrowwell, Georgia, 27 years, 3425 Dearborn; Feb. 25. Meyer, Anna M., 88 years, 1440 So. Horn; March 2. Meyer, Shawn, 70 years, 1106 W. Lake St.; Feb. 10. Morris, Samuel, 55 years, 1423 State St.; Feb. 13. Murdoy, Daniel, 35 years, unknown; Feb. 22. Matthews, Frances, 51 years, 3502 Dearborn; March 1. Martin, Finns Win., 2 mo., 3308 State St.; Feb. 28. Martin, Chus, 32 years, 314 Chestnut St.; Feb. 25. Seens, James, 19 years, 5228 State St.; Feb. 10. Spencer, Brian, 81 years, 5524 Lake Ave.; Feb. 10. Thomas, Lee A., 16 years, 7836 Armour; February. Taylor, Joel L., 1 mo., 4634 Armour; Feb. 27. Gorman, Chus, 30 years, 3212 Dearborn; Watson, Verda S., 27 years, 3622 Rhodes Ave.; Feb. 27. Waldman, May D., 18 years, 3834 Wabash; Feb. 24. Wood, Wim C., 39 years, 5125 State St.; Wilson, Claude, 18 years, 6235 Loomis St.; March 2. CARD OF THANKS. Ms. Emily Coleman and relatives wish to express our appreciation to do to the neighbor and friends who do assisted us during our sad bereavement, her, Hattie E. McIntyre, Emily Coleman, her, J. Buckner, Sarah L. Chattons. Lincoln's Lament Oh, how hard it is to die and not be able to leave the world any better for one's little life in it.—Abraham Lincoln. Res. Phones: Doug, 2584 Auto 72-697 DR. G. WILLIAM MILLER, Physician and Surgeon Office, 4708 State Street Hours: 8-11 A. M.; 1-3 and 8- P. M. 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It requires very life insurance policy in the DEMNITY COMPANY Stenographer and Typist City Churches—Religious News Grace Presbyterian Church. Decision day, which was postponed on account of the dedication of Hope Presbyterian church, will take place March 10. The Endeavor at 6:30 o'clock. Regular morning service at 10:45 o'clock. Mr. J. Taylor and Miss Matthews united with the church last Sunday morning. Quinn Chapel Church. Last Sunday a large and appreciative congregation listened to a strong practical sermon by the pastor on the subject of "Spiritual Bondage." There was much spiritual fervor and deep interest manifested by the hearers. The Sunday school was largely attended. The timely talks of the superintendent and the singing are features of the Sunday school, which is one of the largest and best in our city. The Christian Endeavor, Mr. Glover, president, held a wide awake meeting at 6:30 p. m. The Endeavor choir is learning many new hymns and it is a feature of this department of the church. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Early, one of the oldest members, took place from the church on Wednesday morning at ten o'clock. The funeral of Miss Wilson took place from the Western Casket Company on Wednesday afternoon at 3 p. m. The Improvement club was enter- Cause For Alarm Mrs. Winchester, who has been sitting in an attitude of dejected bewilderment in front of a pile of alks of various colors and descriptions, suddenly rises and plucks her friend Mrs. Palmer from out of the passing throng. She drags her victim back with her to the silk counter. I Mrs Winchester—My dear, I'm so glad to see you that I could fall on your neck and weep. You've simply got to select a gown for me. Really, I've been through so much the last two weeks that I'm not capable of selecting a dish towel, even if that would serve the present purpose, which it won't. "It's all on account of Tom, poor, dear boy! Of course you've heard that he is engaged. You haven't? Well, the fact has so thoroughly filled my horizon that I suppose I have got into the habit of thinking everybody else is absorbed in it. too. I'm just heartbroken about it. (To clerk, despairingly), I don't believe any of these will do. It's for an informal reception, you know. I don't think I want a heavy silk. Of course, some of these are quite light, but they don't any of them seem to be just what I want. Can you show me something lighter, or perhaps something dark with a light effect? I feel that I can't afford to get anything that won't be useful afterward. (To Mrs. Palmer) I'm driving this poor man mad, perfectly mad, but if he knew what a whirl my head is in! "Yes, I was going to tell you about the girl that poor Tom's engaged to. I'm so distressed about it. She's perfectly wonderful and charming, too. I don't doubt, but, my dear, she's the most superior creature that ever was born! She knows everything. (To clerk) Yes, that's very pretty, but I don't think it's quite what I want. --- "You know it's to wear at the reception that my son's fiancée's mother is going to give to announce the engagement, and I'm afraid that would look to plain. I wonder how volle would do. I'm fond of volle, but I really don't know what is suitable for the groom's mother. Nobody ever pays any attention to the masculine side of a wedding, anyway, but I suppose if I looked dowdy there'd be no end of talk. (To clerk) Could you show me some of those things quite down at the other end? So nice of you. "There's no reason on earth why everybody shouldn't be delighted. Her family is ver prosperous and Tom is quite able, young as he is, to set up a very creditable establishment. I'm so distressed about it. (To clerk) How much did you say that piece was? Oh, dear. I'm sorry. It does seem just what I want, but really I don't feel that I can pay as much as that. "When you count the making and the trimming and everything, don't you know, it mounts up so frightfully. Yes, it's true that cheap materials are the most expensive in the end, but then when you have only so much money to spend for a thing I don't know what you're going to do. "Why should I object to the marriage? My dear, don't for a minute imagine that I object. How could I? Tom says he's the luckiest and the happiest man that ever was, and I'm bound to believe him. It does seem so hard, though, to bring up a boy through all kinds of experiences—measles and mumps, and besides those Tom had a perfectly terrible attack of typhoid three years ago, and I stayed with him day and night, and nobody had any idea he'd live through it—and then to have him marry some perfectly strange girl that nobody ever heard of and that speaks half a dozen different languages! (To clerk) Could I look at that piece at the bottom of the shelf? That sort of pinkish lavender. I'm afraid it's going to be an awful bother to you to get it, but it does attract me so. "Yes, indeed, I feel almost as sorry for her as I do for myself. Think of the poor creature saddled with a tained by Miss Julia Thurston on last Tuesday night. The club is arranging to hold a bachelor's sale at the church on March 14. Mrs. Dora Elbert, president of the Stewardess board, entertained the Deaconess' trustees on Tuesday night. A delicious menu was served. The church is actively working to raise $2,500 in the Easter rally. The club leaders are especially busy, and it looks like the rally is to be the largest in many years. The Golden Jubilee of the ministry of Rev. J. T. Jenifer will take place on Tuesday evening, March 12, under the auspices of the Ministers' Alliance. A program has been arranged. The public is invited. VOLUNTEER WORKERS' CLUB. The Volunteer Workers' club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Mary B. Jackson, 4333 Grand boulevard, Wednesday, March 6. The meeting was largely attended despite the fact that so many members were absent on account of having sick husbands. Flowers were sent to the sick, and relief was given to a number of needy persons. The club had as guests Mrs. Bartlett who spoke a few encouraging words to them. The Volunteers will meet Wednesday, Mar. 13, 1912, with Mrs. Nina Tives, 6440 Vincennes avenue. Mrs. C. Johnson, president. mother-in-law who doesn't even know her own language particularly well. I can just feel how that poor cultured child will shiver every time I open my mouth. "Yes, isn't that pretty? (To clerk) How much did you say? Well, I believe I could afford that. I have some lace that I could use and that will reduce the cost. "How nice it would be to be the bride's mother. She always seems to wear gray satin and duchessie lace. It must simplify things so greatly. "Ethel!—that's her name, Ethel Harcourt—knows how to cook! She took domestic science. Of course, I can cook in a way, but I wouldn't dare to ask anybody who didn't have the digestion of an ostrich to eat the things I make. Ethel asked me the other day what I considered the most hygienic way to make bread! I felt like a criminal when I told her that I never had made any, but that I would ask Ellza, the cook I have had for the last 20 years, how she did it. Ethel sighed compassionately. "It must be hard to be less well informed than one's servants," she said gently. "She was ready for college when she was sixteen, and Tom says she simply had to fight the whole family to get them to let her go then. How am I ever going to adjust myself to a daughter-in-law with such a superabundance of education? I never wanted an education. I was too busy having a good time. All that I ever learned was thrust upon me. (To clerk) Yes, cut it off and send it up, please. I've got to decide some time, and I suppose I might as well decide now. "Ethel seems like a judgment on Tom for having such a frivolous mother, but I don't know why poor Tom should be punished for it. But then he think's he perfectly happy, and that's the main thing" ST. PAUL SELLS CHAS. CHECH Former Pitcher for American Association Team Is Disposed of to Los Angeles Club. Pitcher Charles Chech for several years a member of the St. Paul Am- 1 Charles Chech. lean Association Baseball club, has been sold to the Los Angeles club of the Pacific league. Quita as Cub Scout Charley Murphy, president of the Cubs, learned that his old enemy, Ban Johnson, had signed George Huff to scout for the American league. Huff is the most successful major league scout. He has been on the Cub payroll for several years, and helped to build up the great Cub machine. Huff is athletic director of the University of Illinois when he isn't in baseball. Huff will be assigned to a club that is hard in need of new material. Moakley Will Stick to Cornell. Jack Moakley, coach of the Cornell university track and cross-country athletics, has signed a five-year contract with Cornell University --- Archdeacon Rehearses His Funeral in the Presence of His Congregation. London.—One of the most astounding ceremonies ever witnessed in the history of the Church of England was presented by the Venerable Archedeacon Colley for the "edification" of his parishioners in the Church of St. Michael's and All Angels, at Stockton, Warwickshire. At the close of an evening service the archedeacon stepped into the coffin in which he means to be buried and had himself carried around the church in full view of the congregation. After the sermon, which was preached on the text: "Set Thy House in Order," the eccentric archedeacon amazed his hearers by saying: "Not feeling that I am getting younger A They Gazed Spellbound. every day I have had my coffin—which many of you for some years have known has been made for me—brought over from the rectory music room, and now is before you in the chapel. "On May 1, 1904, I bequeathed my body to the University of Birmingham for medical students' use, and to be cut up in the interests of anatomical and surgical science when I have done with it." Then calling for his "bearers," he stepped, still clad in full canonicals, into the coffin, which stood on end, and the glass cover was fixed in front of him. Carried only breast high by the four bearers, so that all might see, the coffined archdeacon was gravely borne up and down the church. As it passed seat after seat the startled parishioners gazed spellbound at the spectacle. Some of them were so overcome that they sobbed; others knowing their rector's amiable idiosyncrasies, giggled half hysterically, while others, shocked by the mockery of death filed from the church. Returned to the chancel the glass cover was removed from the coffin, and the body was heard to ejaculate: "For this relief much thanks." Then, still standing in the coffin, he gave out, and joined lustily in singing the hymn, "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow." The extraordinary proceedings closed with the benediction in the customary form, and the congregation filed out, obviously relieved from a strain that was to most of them well-nigh unbearable. HOME ROBBED IN ODD SYTLE Housewife Told to Pound Wall, and While She Doss Thieves Loot Rooms. Chicago.—Two well dressed men, who posed as real estate agents, succeeded in persuading Mrs. Catherine Bredow, a widow, 6748 Southport avenue, to keep pounding on walls in her home to test their solidity the other afternoon while they ransacked sev- A man in a suit stands in front of a mirror, holding a book. In the background, a woman in a dress stands behind a curtain. They Ransacked the Rooms. eral of the rooms and escaped with cash and articles valued at $200. She said the men came to her home in response to an advertisement which she had inserted in a newspaper offering it for sale. "They said they liked the place, but that the walls appeared to be shallow," Mrs. Bredow told the police. "They asked me to go into one of the rooms and pound on the wall so they could tell by the sound whether it was solid. I went from room to room beating the partitions while they remained in the dining room. "Finally they said the walls sounded as if they were safe and they would return later and buy my home. After they went away I discovered that they had stolen my valuables. One was about forty years old and the other about thirty-five." GUESS WHO? THE CHICAGO DEFENDER GUEST WHILE The "Cry Baby" of 26th St. The "Old Lady" is who is so hard- headed. The young girl is who says she never wants to sweep again; so afraid of a broom. The cute little doll is who can sure play some more piano when she feels like it, especially in school. Oh, you C. H. The two munts are who are always seen with MCF, the "Long" and C.H. the "Short." The newlyweds are who were down town the other day looking at a limousine. We wonder! The gent who had better talk talking with him calm down or he will lose his own best. Oh, you B. H. Erge Heid is. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING FURNISHED ROOMS Fax. Fax. 3760 RHODES AVE—Nearly furnished rooms to rent, steam heat, hot water year around. Phone Aldine 578. 9-16 3823 STATE ST.—Neatly furnished steam heated, well lighted rooms, hot and cold water year around, on car line, 3rd flat. 9-16 3828 STATE ST.—A large, light room, well lighted, suitable for a couple or gentleman. Top flat. 9 NEATLY FURNISHED rooms, modern rooms to rent, all modern conveniences. Phone Douglas 4714, 3128 Vernon Ave. 2nd flat. 9-19 3522 FOREST AVE.—Neatly, light, furnished rooms to rent, all modern conveniences. Phone 2592 Doug. 9-16 3818 LANGLEY AVE.—Neatly furnished rooms to rent, all modern conveniences, to man and wife or two gentleman. Phone 2592 Aldine. 2-9 3638 FOREST AVE.—Two front rooms, furnished or unfurnished, with steam heat, hot water year 'round; rooms well lighted. Phone 3303 Aldine. 2-9 3443 WABASH AVE. 1st flat.—Neatly furnished large room and bath, steam heat, hot water year 'round and 'L' road. Phone 4165 Doug. 2-9 3424 VERON AVE.—First class large front rooms to rent, modern conveniences, for man and wife; kitchen privileges. Phone 2093 Doug. and Age. 77-307. CALUMET AVE., 3525—Large, beautiful rooms or flat, steam heat, modern improvements, near 35th St. car line. Call or write. CALUMET AVE., 3611½—Neatly furnished rooms, furnace heat, hot water. Automatic phone 71-745. STORE TO RENT. One-half of store to rent with modern convenitions, 3223 State St. Call or write Mme. Winchester, phone Douglas 2411. NOTION STORE FOR SALE. CONFECTIONERY and Notion Stbre for sale cheap. In good location. Apply 15 W. 30th St. between State and Dearborn Sts. Mrs. J. H. Lewis. 2-9 NOTION STORE FOR SALE. CONFECTIONERY and Notion Store for sale cheap. In good location. Apply 15 W. 30th St. between State and Dearborn Sts. Mrs. J. H. Lewis. 2-9 FLAT BUILDING FOR SALE. FOR SALE—2-flat brick building, 6550 Evans Ave. from 5-6 rooms, separate furnaces, hardwood finish, stationary water rent 6000.00. Price, 35,600; will make terms. Phone 5095 Normal. 2-9-16-23 LIFE. THE UNSOLVED RIDDLE Its Elements Remain Unchanged, However Man Has Jugged With Their Compounds. Realism? Naturalism? Symbolism? Materialism?—foolishness, much of it, without end! Life is and remains Life, ever old yet ever new, and the elements of Life likewise remain unchanged, however audacious man may juggle with their compounds, mix them in wrong proportion and, in the end, even please himself with the idea that he has kneaded out of his patent labeled mixture an entirely new mass of flesh and blood and soul! Life! This life of ours that is conceived in the desires of the flesh, born at the command of souls, the cause of w.ich lies deep in human pain or in an overwhelming surcharge of human joy—it is a tear; and like a tear it is a prism, through which, when the bright sun falls upon it, we may see the elemental colors in all their beauty, provided we know, in truth, how to see; but in heavy weather and devastating storms, such as surround the majority of mankind, it becomes clouded, dim, opaque; and, thus clouded, thus opaque, it offers alas! to a disappointed Humanity the eternal, unsolved riddle of existence.—Mary E. Waller, in "A Year Out of Life." Emulated the Ostrich In the stomach of a cow recently slaughtered in Davenport, Wash., were found steel nails, a piece of tin can and a 24-point capital O from a font of type. Woman's Costly Fit of Temper. In a fit of temper, during a heated discussion with her brother recently, a farmer's daughter, of Plovorn, Brest, Northern France, cut off her right hand. Of all the propensities which teach mankind to torment themselves, that of causeless fear is the most irritating, busy, painful and pitiable.—Walter Scott. Mean Temperature. When the weather man speaks of mean daily temperature he does not use mean in the usual sense, but he might as well.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. The guy is who had better get a job as porter in B.'s store. The young cook is who got excited on Wednesday night at 35th and State Sts. and made her B. O. dude stop talking to them his old friends Why Mac. we thought your culture was above that. Should you marry him you would have to take care of him. GUESS WHO-EVANSTON. The matron is that deals in shoes. The new hair dresser in. The brown is that forget to get off the "L" at Davies St. Tuesday night. Never keeps his word. Likes turkey. Oh, you choir! Was surprised on Wednesday night. The two matrons are that said "Never Again." PHYLLIS WHEATLEY CLUB The meeting of March 6 was very well attended and quite an interest has been created by the "mile of pennies." Members are doing all they can to help make the plan a success. Mrs. Bell deserves much credit—her first report was $10.57. Every member holding penny cards report first Wednesday in each month. Mrs. Ella Johnson returned the greatest number at this meeting, which was 18½ ft. of pennies. Mrs. Fischer reported quite a nice little sum from the social given in February, her husband selling $6.00 worth of tickets for her. Many thanks to Mr. Wm. Fischer. His wife is one of the charter members. We thank Mr. and Mrs. Perry for the use of their home for the entertainment. Mrs. Eva Jenifer, one of our faithful workers, will have a bazaar beginning April 8, at Douglas Centre, lasting four nights. Her clubs will have a night each and Phyllis has been given one night. Miss Chapman, of Douglass Centre, never forgets us. We wish to thank her for the lovely quilt and the two feet of pennies sent us this week. Mrs. Louise Jackson, our former Matron, sent us a donation of $5.00 toward our interest. Mrs. Martha B. Anderson paid us a pleasant visit. We are always glad to have our friends with us. Come again. Mrs. Ethel Caldwell, of 6640 Evans Ave., proved herself a splendid hostess. The club dining room looked very pretty and the luncheon served was delicious. Mr. Ed. Williams, of 5300 Dearborn St., and Mr. A. Nowell, of 5400 Grove Ave., sent us two feet of pennies. We thank them both. Mrs. Bell has plenty of the penny slips. Do not forget that you want a few. Store Enthusiasm. My son, we should lay up a stock of absurd enthusiasm in our youth or else we shall reach the end of our journey with an empty heart, for we lose a great many of them by the way.—Victor Cherubillez. Extremes or Temperature. Water freezes every night the year round in Alto Crucero. Boilvly; while at noon each day in is not enough to blister the fire Above all others, it is the place we extremes meet. Unworthy Men of Health. The men who have not realized the responsibility of wealth are imperiling the social system of the present time. —Exchange. Their Heavy Handicap How many women are born too finely organized in sense and soul for the highway they must walk with feet unshod—Oliver Wendell Holmes. "No; our leading sausage maker." A free ticket to the Chicago Amateur Minstrel Easter Monday night at the Oakland hall will be given for the correct answer. All communications should be addressed to The Editor The Chicago Defender 3159 State Street CHICAGO And not to any individual connected with this paper. Any personal matter to the editor should be marked "personal"; all other mail matters are opened by the city editor. Our Terms All our work must be paid for in advance, because we have no collectors to go out to gather in monies. The paper, which is $1.50 per year, must be paid for in advance. When you say send the paper always accompany it with the money. A. The New Continuous Vaudeville and Change of Program Monday FINEST THEATRE IN 3110-12 State St., Performers Send in Your The New Grand Famous Vaudeville and Moving Pictures Range of Program Monday and Thursday FINEST THEATRE IN AMERICA 2 State St., Chicago, Ill. Performers Send in Your Open Time The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville and Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday FINEST THEATRE IN AMERICA The LaVerdo Cafe (Cafe Newly Open) 3100-2 South St. Chicago, IL Chinese and American Restaurant in Connection. HARRY J. KELLY, P ..Star.. Employment Office La Verdo Cafe and Buffet (Cafe Newly Opened) 3100-2 South State Street Chicago, Ill. American Restaurant in Connection. High Class Entertainment HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietors The LaVerdo Cafe and Buffet (Cafe Newly Opened) 3100-2 South State Street Chicago, Ill. Chinese and American Restaurant in Connection. High Class Entertainment HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietors Wanted! Men and Women for All Kinds of Laboring Work. Private Waiting Parlor for Ladies Butlers, Porters, Walters and Cooks. General House Work for Women Cooks, Maids, Laundresses. M. WINCHESTER 3223 STATE ST. Phone Douglas 2411 IN AND OUT OF THE CITY --- Mr.Cain Wanted Better Light in the Eisendrath Glove Factory We induced him to try ten of our newest Arc Gas Lights. The following week he ordered a short time 30 more and finally 101 in all. Now the Eisendrath Co. has the factory in the city—a factory full in color—a volume of light and a helps them make 10,000 pairs of For, each one of these big brilliant C 400 candle power strong—and of equal less than 1½ cents worth of gas per hour following week he ordered 15 more, then in time 30 more and finally 46 more—making all. v the Eisendrath Co. has the best lighted glove in the city—a factory full of light, pure white—a volume of light and a color of light which them make 10,000 pairs of gloves a day. each one of these big brilliant Gas Arcs actually measures the power strong—and of equal importance, each one burns 12 cents worth of gas per hour. The obvious economy of so much light for so little money has made this new Arc the most popular factory light we have ever handled. Already we have filled 3,000 orders for factories alone—not counting stores. Our very liberal plan of renting these seats and maintaining them ourselves has made our proposition doubly attractive. The following week he ordered 15 more, then in a short time 30 more and finally 46 more—making 101 in all. Now the Eisendrath Co. has the best lighted glove factory in the city—a factory full of light, pure white in color—a volume of light and a color of light which helps them make 10,000 pairs of gloves a day. For, each one of these big brilliant Gas Arcs actually measures 400 candle power strong—and of equal importance, each one burns less than 1½ cents worth of gas per hour. The obvious economy of so much light for so little money has made this new Arc the most popular factory light we have ever handled. Already we have filled 3,000 orders for factories alone—not counting stores. Our very liberal plan of renting these gents and maintaining them ourselves has made our proposition doubly attractive. A new booklet with full details all about Rented Gas Arcs for Factories will be sent on request The data it contains will surprise any man operating a factory. Just address a postal to the People's Gas Light & Coke Company, People's Gas Building, Michigan Boulevard. I. J. WALLACE, Hair Expert Chip Pomade and Turkish Oil Manufacturer and see our great offerings in popular and medium-priced switches and. There is no store that will give you bigger and better bargains offering at this time. We carry a full stock of French pomade, notes the growth of the hair and removes dandruff and cares any. And also carry, a line of Turkish Oil, manufactured and sold by place. The data it contains will surprise any man operating a factory. Just address a postal to the Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company, Peoples Gas Building, Michigan Boulevard. 3448 Indiana Ave. Phone Aldine 2242. MRS. J. WALLACE, Hair Experienc French Pomade and Turkish Oil Manufacturer Come and see our great offerings in popular and medium-priced switch and hair goods. There is no store that will give you bigger and better bargains than we are offering at this time. We carry a full stock of French pomade which promotes the growth of the hair and removes dandruff and cares as scalp trouble. And also carry a line of Turkish Oil, manufactured and sold by Mrs. J. Wallace. New Invented Type Company, Peoples Gas Building, Michigan Boulevard. 3448 Indiana Aye, Phone Alpine 2242. MRS.J.WALLACE,Hair Expert Come and see our great offerings in popular and medium-pitod switches and hair goods. There is no store that will give you bigger and better bargains than we are offering at this time. We carry a full stock of French pomade, which promotes the growth of the hair and removes dandruff and causes any scalp trouble. And also carry a line of Turkish Oil, manufactured and sold by Mrs. J. Wallace. 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A. endorph, Society Editor. Fon. Holly, Cartoonist. OFFICE, 3159 State Street CHICAGO, ILL. Telephone Douglas 3339. Letted as second-class matter, February 1, 1908, at the Postoffice in Chicago, Ill., under act of March 3, 1879. * Larger Circulation than all the other weeklies combined. RATES OF ADVERTISING. Births, Betrothals, Marriages and Illustrations $1.50 Complimentary and Obituary Rates Litutions, each $.00 Reading Notices, per line. $20 Rates for Display Advertisements fur- est. Charge of Address—Please give both the old and new address; and in writing the paper always be careful to give both the address and Postoffice, as well as sign name. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1912. CLUBS AND SECRET SOCIETIES. Unique Temple, Lady Elka, meets on Monday, Mrs. Joe Sadler, D. R., 2429 Washabne avenue; Mattie Taylor, Fn. Sec. CHICAGO LODGE, No. 43, L. B. P. O. B. of W-Meets the 1st and 3rd Friday at Ebbtite St. 123rd Street, B. avenue. J. W. Johnson, Exiled Ruler, 2947 Calmet avenue. COURT GENERAL, GROBERT BELLOTT, meets every second and fourth Mon- day night in each month at Odd Fell- baw Hall, Oak Street. Lodge Oaks. Grant Ranger, F. W. Babb, 8245 Dearborn street, phone 5010 Drew. Fm. Sec. KY, F. W. Taylor, 8224 Dearborn street. Treasurer, Frank L. Criftenden, 8243 Dearborn street, phone 2119 Calmet. "EXPANSION." Met a feller 'tother mornin'; Most amunl 'sort o' cuss; El muster in sort o' cuss; Cort'n' couldn't well be wuss. I says: 'Where you hail m, pardner?' He couldn't be hail m, way. An replies in foreign lingo; "Forto Rico, U. S. A." Seen a feller down on Broadway, With a chicken head o' hair, An a man outstandish air; 'Where he frum?' a feller shouted, Boy to boy to boy. This yere heten turned and answered: "Honolulu, U. S. A." Met a feller yore on Olive, With a chicken head o' hair, Had a lot of sluggish whiskers, Nearly all his clothing gone; Oat of all his food for quarter, Says: 'My home is for you.' Wher you frum? the varmint answered "Santiago, U. S. A." seen a feller at the Southern, With a chicken head o' hair, Overact was lined with bearkin, Wore a dozen o' sex, Shirt to shirt, Judgd' by his awkward way. Seen him write in big cha-racers, "Dawson City, U. S. A." Seen a saddle-colored heathen, With a chicken head o' hair, Linen cuffs around his ankles; Most indecent lack o' clothes; 'Where' his heathen guy yere spring I languish, in lofty way. Ave be the answer: "From Manila, U. S. A." "Gee!" I save, I never heard of Theseye cannyballs before; Air these heathems yere all voters? Not yet wee Next you know, you take a teller Where he's frum, an' he will say With a dime, he flourish: "All Creation, U. S. A." —From "Year Book" Woman's Relief No. 2, Hartford Auxiliary to the G. A. R. maid one night on Wabash strolling; fellow in an auto rolling. alden stops, when horn he screeches, iters auto—peaches, peaches. March wasn't very lamb-like. Has anybody heard who is to run on the Democratic ticket? Mr. Morgan has a $50,000,000 art collection. It must be nice to be rich. So far March has given us a good imitation of February weather. The Business Men's League did a so thing in selecting Chicago as a ace of meeting. This is the only invention town. Now that the bottom has dropped out of the price of eggs there is no reason why you cannot have one Sunday morning for breakfast. If we remember correctly Roosevelt was responsible in a great measure for Taft's election to the Presidency. It looks like a shame to offer a body a peach, and after they take a bit of it and like it, take it away with the remark that it's sour and not good for you. A young woman here has gone to jail rather than talk. Such a thing would seem incredible if there were not court records to prove this amazing charge against any daughter of Eve. We understand up to date she has received upwards of one hundred proposals of marriage, notwithstanding it is Leap Year. are candidates in a accused of having "machine" real instead of race loyalty. Here is political opportunity we had and sacrificed a chance for an alderman. Will political buncome always gain the ascendency? Must we always sell our birthright for a mess of potage? Chicago always welcomes the Wiz- of Turkey. We regret we have auditorium in the city large enough hold the multitudes who will be using his counsel. His earnestness matches eloquence always n- --- spires one to higher and nobler things. That he is the greatest educator the age has produced is indisputable. Dr. Washington's name, like Lincoln's, will take on added lustre with the passing years. The homage we pay him now will be but small indeed, compared with what tradition will make of him. There appears to be a regular epidemic of crime the past two months, and the police seem to be unable to cope with it. The taking of human life is of daily occurrence; in fact, it is so common that we scare give it a second thought, save when it comes close home to us. In many parts of the city it is positively dangerous to be out after dark. The extreme cold weather and the scarcity of work may have something to do with conditions, but be what it may, a remedy should be found, both swift and sure, to rid the city of these criminals. What the Suffragettes in London expect to accomplish by demolishing shop and house windows is more than sensible people can determine. Mrs. Pankhurst, the leader, and fifty more of her associates, were arrested and placed in jail. There are certain rights that women are entitled to, but they don't happen to be the right to injure other people's property. The authorities have been lenient with them, owing to their sex, but patience has ceased to be a virtue, and when they place themselves in a man's position they must take the consequences. The lesson, perhaps, will be helpful to them. In olden times we would hear of missionaries being eaten up by the natives. Now they are being shot and shattered in China. The civilized nations are about to take a hand in the affair, and if they do they will gobble up the best portions of it. Russia has been trying to gain a foothold there, and unless the other powers intervene, will certainly do so. Internal strife, whether it be in a family or in a country, ends disastrously for all concerned. The Louisville Evening Post tells us that our eminent journalist, Cary B. Lewis, is more than making good on his southern investigating trip. He has addressed large gatherings in every city he has visited, and judging from the press comments, his ovations were unprecedented. Cary has a happy faculty of making good in whatever situation he is placed in, and while in the true sense he is not a real Chicagoan, we feel a sort of proprietary interest in him, knowing that wherever he goes the "Windy City" will be represented. The Socialist National Convention which is to have its meeting sometime in May will, we understand, take up the Negro problem as it did in 1891. At that time it was "Resolved: That we, the American Socialist party, invite the Negro to membership and fellowship with us in the world movement for economic emancipation, by which equal liberty and opportunity shall be secured to every man and fraternity become the order of the world." Has anyone ever heard of the Democratic or the Republican party even dreaming of doing such a thing? And yet, how many Socialists are there among us? True, the Socialists are in the minority. Everything must have a beginning. The man who is not with us is against us. Here is a display of narrowness that is particularly disgusting: W. H. Lewis, Assistant Attorney-General of the United States, after being recommended by a majority of the Massachusetts members of the American Bar Association, was elected a member of that organization. Then the executive committee of the association described the election, giving as their reason that an unproar had been raised by some members who objected to a Negro in the ranks, and asserting it was a social organization. The simple fact that Mr. Lewis occupies the high position he does in the Federal department of justice should indicate his ability and worth and the organization should consider itself honored to number him among its members. That he was cast out on account of his color is by no means a reflection upon him, but rather upon this supposedly intelligent body. The men that stand or should stand for justice offers an insult to mankind, regardless of color. In America, the land of the free? Is there such a thing as justice for the black man? Mr. J. Hockley Smiley, the efficient editor-in-chief of The Defender, was called to the death-bed of his uncle, John Smiley, in Philadelphia, Pa. The deceased was the only brother of Chas, Smiley, the caterer and father of J. Hockley Smiley. While east, Mr. Smiley visited friends in Baltimore, Washington, New York, Boston and Haiti. The Defender is in deepest sympathy with his reaement and extends its sincerest condolence to one so honored and esteemed as himself and we await his return Sunday, March 10. WILL Not Use Word "Pauper" The Norwich (England) board of guardians recently unanimously decided that in future the word "pauper" shall not be used in any of the board's records or minutes. Mr. Millington, a farmer, brought the matter forward. Many respectable persons, he said, required relief through no fault of their own, and the word was objectionable and cast undeserved stigma upon rebellants of relief and their children. He suggested that the word "poor" should be substituted. New System of Picture Hanging. A new system of picture hanging, consisting of a rod fixed to the wall and passing through screeways fixed to the frames, has been invented by M. Rozler, locksmith to the Banque de France, and is to be tried at the Louvre. Mr. Opaal Cooper, who was a grand surprise last year at the umateur minstrel show, will be heard again Easter Monday night, will Oakland Music hall. Hear Mr. Cooper, and help The Old Folks' Home. IN CHICAGO AND ITS SUBURBS Our Local Department—Personal Mention—Religious—Social and other short paragraphs—Read it over carefully, somewhere you will find a line or two about yourself or your friends. --- The Gaudeamus Charity Club meet at the home of Mrs. Richun, 3567 Fortest Ave, March 4. Miss Margaret Johnson was hostess. Next meeting at home of Mrs. A. Brown, 3727 Rhodes, March 11th, and Mrs. J. R. Jimson, hostess. Dr. J. H. Plummer addressed the club. Mrs. Paul Eggleston, 3624 Vernon Ave, left for Madison, Ga., to the bedside of her father, Mr. Berry F. Johnson, who was to be operated on in Atlanta, Ga., Wednesday. Little Miss Jewett accompanied her mother. Mrs. Nellie Shelby, of Boonville, Mo., has been visiting her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter, 3552 Prairie, for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore E. Jones are now living with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hampton, 3605 Forest Ave. The W. A. Willey Bakery Co. make the "Kentucky Rolls" and "Wallace Rolls." A very pleasant afternoon was spent with Mrs. N. Cooper, who entertained a small coterie of her friends at a course dinner on the afternoon of Feb. 25. The dinner was served by Mesdames Fairbanks and Johnson at their restaurant, E. 35th St. Those present were Mesdames S. Welb, C. Studymire, H. E. Franklin, N. Cooper and Miss M. Holland. Mr. Joseph B. Crum was the guest of Julius N. Avendorth at luncheon, Wednesday, March 6th. The regular meeting of the Ways and Means Society of Grace Presbyterian Church will be held at the home of Mrs. H. E. Franklin, 3643 Vernon Ave., Monday evening, March 12, at 8 p.m. Clara Studymire, Pres.; Martha B. Mitchell, Sce. The way to get good bread, ask for the "Kentucky Loaf." Yourself and friends are requested to attend the initial dancing party to be given by the Del Sue Club, Monday evening, March 18, 1912, at the Masonic Hall, 3956 State St. Admission, including wardrobe, 35c. Garfield Wilson select orchestra. Louis Thompson, Pres.; Thomas Drish, Vice-Pres.; Edmund Brady, Sec.; Caldwell Watkins, Treas.; Alfonso Young, Corres. Sec. Miss Tucker, of Bermuda Island, N. A., and Mr. Julius N. Avendorph, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. H. Tahirum, who was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shohecraft, to dinner Sunday, March 30. Mrs. Chas. Rovels entertained the Cliffsonians, Saturday, February 27. The first prize was won by Mrs. Edmonds, a pin cushion, who substituted in Mrs. Tansel's place; the second prize, also a pin cushion, was won by Mrs. Saddle Care. Do you want good plain Rolls? Ask for Wallace's. Mr. Joseph B. Crum, formerly of Chicago, but now of St. Louis, Mo., was called to the city last Wednesday week on account of the death of his brother-in-law, Mr. H. G. Jackson. Miss Jesse Arant Brown, of 3640 Wabash Ave., accompanied her aunt, Mrs. Henry Arant to her home in Helena, Ark., to spend the remainder of the winter. V. B. Barker, postmaster at Mobile, A. and Clarence W. Allen, were elected to the National Republican Convention. That allows the Negroes get an even break in Mobile with the white man. Here's one case, anyway. Mr. Chas. A. Griffin writes us that he is having a very nice time in Cuba and says the soil and climate can not be exciled. Medames M. Clinkscale, Cecilia Barnett, Marguerite Hudson, E. Fryne, A. Lillard and A. Horn entertained forty of their friends at a Leap Year party, February 29, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Lillard, 3750 Rhodes. The Non Pareil Club held a meeting Saturday, March 2, at the home of Miss Virginia Gains, 5140 Wentworth Ave. Miss Laurel Figne, Pres.; Virginia Gaines, Vice-Pres.; Elizabeth Bell, Treas.; Beatrice Dawson, Rec. Secy.; Gladys Jackson, Cor. Secy.; Katie Huggins, Critic. Next meeting will be March 10, at the home of Miss E. Bell, 6220 Morgan St. Mr. Ellijah Johnson, 3026 Vernon Ave. returned from Denver, Colo., March 7. Mr. Madison Mason is now an instructor of history at the A. and M. College, Normal, Ala. Mr. Opal D. Cooper, the singer, will feature songs by Negro composers. Mr. J. Fenton Johnson has written a new song, "In the Evening," to be featured by Mme. Delphia Boger-Anderson, the popular contrato. Dr. John E. Shaw and his sisters, the Misses Shaws, have moved to 3315 Rhodes Ave., and will be at home to their friends at the above address. Mrs. Alexander Wm. Scott, 31 W. 39th St, was taken to Provident Hospital, Thursday, March 7, for potamine poisoning. The Bethel Literary Society and the University Club will meet in joint season at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, March 10, at 3 o'clock. The latter, which will be the guest of the former, have arranged an excellent programme for the public. Music by the pipe organ, viol, vocal, cornet and piano will be rendered by following persons: Emma Kitchenem, Frances Harris Crankford, Ida M. Stevenson, Katie Williams and others. The public is cordially invited. Mrs. Joe North Simmons and mother left the city, Wednesday for Hot Springs, to be gone a month. The Young People's Improvement Club of Quinn. Chapel request your presence at a Leap Year party and Bachelor's Sale at Quinn: Chapel, Thursday evening, March 14, Music by Prof. Elgar's orchestra. Mrs. Emily Coleman of Ypsilanti, and Mrs. Sarah L. Charomas of South Bend, Ind. were called to our city last week, by the sudden death of Mrs. Anna Heeland of 3710 Dearborn St. Rev. A. D. Sutton has been called THE CHICAGO DEFENDER to the pastorate of the Maywood Baptist Church. In this selection the members will find a minister whose broad Christian culture will prove an efficient leader and demoninational pillar. Mrs. Cella Parker Woolley addressed the Koffee Klatte Woman's Club last Wednesday from the subject of Woman's Suffrage. Mr. R. L Jackson who was afflicted with a severe cold during the past week, is improved at this writing. The South End Children's Aid Society, an organization of women for the uplift of child welfare, held its monthly meeting at the Douglass Center Wednesday morning with Mrs. Alenta Moore-Smith in charge. Lunch was served after the business session. The Douglass School, 32d St. and Forest Ave., will have the Child Welfare Exhibit March 13, 14 and 15, three afternoons and two evenings, at which time the entire public is invited. THE EDITOR'S MAIL THE EDITOR'S MAIL THE P. O. DUDE. Mr. Editor: Permit me to say a few words relative to your "Guess Who Column," in which you referred to the Phalanx Club as P. O. "Dudes." While we admit it was a joke, and yet, it is not probable that the satire might be a little mis-leading. We concede that the Defender is a clean-cut journal, molding sentiment by advocating logical and deep underlined principles, and by reason of the fact it is sometimes true that the intrinsic value of a bit of humor outweighs a more serious expression, when pronounced by strong characters. In the light of our conception of a "dude," it is one who revels in fads and fashion—a pretentious go-hucky being, moving around in space. Now then, it appears that the appellation of "dude" is "foreign, and a mis-fit in the joke. The membership of the Phalanx Club consist of some of the most conservative clerks and carriers in the United States Classified Civil Service, many of whom are maintaining comfortable homes, acquiring real estate, enhancing their bank accounts and are largely contributing to the higher requisites that go to make up an enlightened citizenship. We rely upon our worth which bespeaks the character of the Phalanx. Besides, it is hardly probable that any intelligent body such as are now employed in the Federal Building of Chicago, and whose association and commission are so contact, would be satisfied without an organization of themselves to aid in building up the educational and social status of the community, especially when it is known that many of the individuals hold degrees of merit from leading universities all over the country. These relevant facts are by no means stated with any thought of egotism. However, we feel it paramount to make it clear that we are not "dudes." Our annual ball, of which so much has been said, will be given April 15, at Oakland Music Hall, and we intend to give our guests a most delightful evening we are very desirous of having it understood that the Phalanx Club was organized for a more noble and grander purpose.—G. L. J. Read our answer in "Can You See the Point." I think if your Social editor would leave out a few of his and his family's doings he might find time to write up the social doings of the people who buy and pay for the paper. This with all due respect to the gentleman.—A READER. What did you write this for? The Defender will get busy on the proposition. To the Editor Chicago Defender, Dear Sir: Just a line while I am a reader of the Defender; also a great admirer of that famous weekly, allow me just a few words in regard to race pride, of which there is no organ that is more efficient than the Defender, pertaining to the dark-skinned Americans. Although we must admit that the darker people in such a country have journalism, but their progress has been wonderful under the existing circumstances, and that should be taken into consideration. While all those things must be admitted, there should be more harmony among the darker Americans. Again, they should try to be more natural, more original; that is, not to imitate the white American in this sins and life of uncouth and unchristianed principles toward mankind with such phrases as we are getting more like white people every day, and that air of greed, deceit, selfishness, notorility and dissipation of which destroyed all of the great races and nations of ancient times, and in so doing the darker American people are getting away from their Christ that freed them. It was nothing more than the honest prayers of the old slaves that brought about freedom, and that is the only weapon of which the darker American brother can use at this day, and with that true and honest weapon they can attain self-respect, pride, and all of those other high qualities of which the whole human race is losing. Do not 'imitate, but originate honesty and morals' It is the seed that our foremost or leading men sow that the younger generations reap and the chief cause of it. All is selfish greed, brought on by some, our social leaders, and the white man's principles, of which bring on, corruption, and that is the chief cause, and failing in many instances among our people. Let each and every person or distinguished persons, or so-called business men, politicians, clergy and all professions in their lines deal honestly, advocate fairness and justice to all in our own midst before we question the people of the white race. Be true to ourselves and refrain from that bogey of disdination, imitation and greed, and then we can have a colored alderman, daily Defender or some other organ among the other dallies, in order to do such things we must get back into line with honest prayer as our ancestry used in those dark days of slavery, and established precedent of truth and high morals, which is the key to advenience, and an alive all things feel proud of your black Ethiopian ancestry and do not mock God by defacing your personality 'ironing your hair straight, or endeavoring to whiten your skin. H. F. CARROLL. 5216 St. St. THE SICK. The Latest News About Your Friends and Acquaintances You Are Under the Physicians Care. Mrs. Anna Caldwell, 3118 Groveland Ave., who fell from the street cars a few Sundays ago, is now suffering from a relapse. Mr. Peter Boyle, 3436 Dearborn St., father of one of the oldest and most highly esteemed families of Chicago, has been confined to his home since Jan. 6. He is an old railroad man. W. A. Sobers, our congenial and popular teacher, is again able to be up and looking after his business after a week's illness. Mrs. M. Feimster is sick at her home, 1340 Wells St. Mrs. Robt. Bell's baby, 1340 Wells St. is recovering from acute tonsillitis. Mr. Allen Tinney, 1150 Orleans St., has been sick for the past week. Will Weller, our popular mixologist, is improving. Will has the best wishes of his friends. Mr. F. W. Henry 3755 Wabash, was compelled to go home from work Thursday, because of an attack of the gripe. Mr. Henry is one of our mail carriers. Mr. St. Clair Beard, 3520 Rhodes Ave., an old carrier from Station 20, who was injured by the cars, is still confined to his room. Mrs. Florence Brent, 3550 Prairie Ave., is ill at her home with muscular rheumatism. Mrs. Susie Bason 3721 Forest Ave., is ill at her home. An operation is thought to be necessary. Mrs. Moses Jackson, wife of Rev. Jackson, was somewhat improved last night. She will be at church on Sunday if the day is fair. FABLE OF HOW A BRIGHT GINK WHO LIKED HOUSEWORK DIDN'T BECOME A RAIL- ROAD PRESIDENT. (Apologies to George Ade-Illustrations By Cora Bean Fibby). See Maj. R. R. Jackson in the great beany dance entitled "66" at The Old Folks' Benefit, April 8, by the amateur minstrels. How He Liked Pittsburg A man who has just come back from Paris was taken the other day to view Pittsburgh for the first time. He kept washing his face and hands the whole day. The friend who was with him asked him, haw, he liked the town "Well," he replied, "it soots me all over." Can You See The Point? Can You See The Point? PRINTING ONCE IN DISFAVOR TURNED LEAVES OF ROMANCE Quinn Chapel the Scene of Much Business and Thrift Among Race Women — Much Good Done for Poor and Needy. in the Prosecution of the Nelson Case —Forty-one Clubs Told of Their Work in Trying to Pull Down Race Prejudice and Helping the Race to Better Things. The annual session of the City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs was held at Quinn chapel, Monday, Feb. 4. An all day session from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The morning session, reports of clubs and committees and in the afternoon election of officers. Everything was quiet and tranquil showing their ability to conduct a business meeting with tact and efficiency. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Theresa Macon, president; Mrs. Sadie Cooper, first vice-president; Mrs. Clara Johnson, second vice-president; Mrs. Olive L. Lewis, recording secretary; Mrs. Calloway, assistant secretary; Mrs. Secretary; Mrs. Florence Guy, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Raymore, secretary; Mrs. Eva Jennifer, chairman of executive gates elected to the National Federation of Colored Women's clubs—First We regret very much the seeming lack of appreciation for the column in which all life is merry as wedding bells. Our "Guess Who" column is not for the purpose of stating facts, but for the purpose of causing smiles by its incongruities. In no part of the Defender do we wish to be other than fair, and the appellation of "Dude" was not said satirically. It is ever a good policy to commit the saying of Shakespeare, especially the one "Evil to him who evil thinkest." The boys of the postoffice service have the heartiest cooperation of the Defender and its staff and at no time would its Followers of the Art Have Been Known to Expiate Their "Crimes" on the Gallows. On the 16th of July, 1568, Martin Lhomme, one of two who were hanged in the Place Maubert by the decree of the parliament, suffered because he had published a writing entitled "Epistre envoye au tigre de la France" (A letter directed against the Tiger of France), a satire directed against the cardinal of Lorraine, then all powerful, which had probably earmarked at Basle in Switzerland, or Strasburg, Germany. The culprit, according to the historian De Thon, was a poor little bookeller, a native of Rouen. While he was waiting at the gibbet, says Charles Winslow Ha., in the National Magazine, one of his fellow countrymen, coming into Paris on business, saw him on his way and organized him. "Then," says Regnier de Condade, "not knowing why he was condemned to death, he alighted from his horse at a neighboring hostelry, and, seeing people very angry against the unfortunate man, cried to them, 'Eh, what my friends, is it not enough that he die?' gave him to the executioner. Would like to torment him more than his sentence demands? They considered the Norman's pity misplaced. He was forthwith arrested, judged and hanged four days later without any form of process in the same fatal Place Maubert." Clocks Worked by A15 Fans actuated by currents of air have from time to time been used as motors for running clocks. One, by Lepaute, is in the Louvre, Paris. Benjamin Hanks of Litchfield county, Connecticut, patented one in 1783. In a more recent patent the weight is wound up by the current of air in a chimney which is stopped by a selfacting brake as the weight nears the top of its course. Values of Ancient Collage The value of a shekel of silver would be approximately 50 cents; that of a gold shekel $10. A talent of silver would be worth about $2,000 and a talent of gold approximately $30,000. A piece of silver was worth about 16 cents, while a mite was a small fraction of a cent. Breeding Shows for itself should you ever learn. College may teach you form—contact may brush some things away; but breeding, like a competition, more than a surface. It allows it's really only makes one wonder what's really underneath. When it is assumed, it's bound to wear off from time to time.—Herbert Kaufman. Owe Lives to Pet Dog Awakened early one morning, recently, by the frantic barking of his colleague a resident of Maxwellton, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, discovered that the house was filled with gas. The frightened man was just in time to rescue the members of his family, who were almost overcome by the gas. Beema Quesar Cure for Asthma Beems Queen Cure for Asthma. Strange as it may seem, some medical men have recently taken to recommending the smoky parts of Sheffield, England, for sufferers from asthma. ai Registration 150 It is a sad thing to begin life with low conceptions, of it. It may not be possible for a young man to my aurease life, but it is possible to say: 'I am resolved to put life to its noblest and best use.' — T. T. Munger. Young and Old—Light and Serious Verse and Prose—History—Personal—In a Word Their Every Interest. delegate, Mrs. Theresa Macon; second delegate, Mrs. Cordella West; third delegate, Mrs. Sadie Cooper; fourth delegate, Mrs. Fannie Turner. Resolutions were adopted and a committee of which Mrs. Ida Lewis is chairman was sent out to conduct plans for a woman's temple for the benefit of the city federation. A lawyer's fee of $100 was paid for the law case. The officers were represented. The officers are to be congratulated on their success during the past year. Mrs. F. N. Dellah, 3129 Cottage Grove avenue, has invented a cooking and heating device which needs no coal, makes no dirt, nor asks. She has the distinction of being the only woman inventor in the United States. This device comes in three sizes, No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3. No. 2 has been tested and found satisfactory in heating a ten-room flat at a cost of 37 cents a day. A body of Evanston and Wilmetto men met with Mrs. Dellah and formed a corporation for the manufacture of this device which has been patented, Mrs. Dellah being president, E. J. Slater vice president, Wm. Escridge scrotary, T. Thompson chairman of boards, E. Thompson. This body will go before Judge of Evanston to be incorporated under the laws of the state of Illinois. They have a capital of $50,000, all of which has been sold except $1,100. They are looking for a business place. editor allow a satirical remark to fall upon the progressive portion of the race. We thank you for the above letter, as it plainly shows that our breezy little "Guess Who" column has been given too serious a place in hearts who refuse to see a joke, no matter how inoffensive. In conclusion, let me say, concern yourselves about the atrocities practiced on our people in the theatres and cafes of the cities. Make these wrongs right and the slight appellation of "Dude" will gain in prominence until it will have the same precedence of Honorable. Vangy Found, as Others of Her 8ex Have Done, That Man Was Ever Flickle. Bequeathing Fortunes to the Public. It is a growing and beneficial practice among wealthy Americans to acknowledge and act on the trusteeship of great fortunes, so that they may be applied in whole or in part for the good of their fellow citizens. California has had more than its share of those who had acquired great possessions and felt the obligation to apply them for the common good—San Francisco Call. Dollcate Plant. "The flower of the air" is a plant found in Chill and also in Japan. This appellation is given to it because it has no roots, and is never fixed to the earth. It twines round a dry tree or sterile rock. Each shoot produces two or three flowers like a lily—white, transparent, and odoriferous. It is capable of being transported two or three hundred leagues, and vegetables as it travels, suspended on a twig. Evil of Modern Life There is justification for the unrest of today, for multitudes of people spend their time in making a living and never having time to live. The Moral of Years We are the children of our own deeds. Conduct has created a character; acts have grown into habits; each year has pressed into us a deeper moral print; the lives we have led have left us such as we are today. Dykes. A moving picture camera man in an automobile, took some pictures of the crowds on the west side of Broadway between Forty-fifth and Forty-eighth streets. At least fifty persons velled at him, and asked where the pictures were to be shown. They wanted to see themselves. MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC "ALL PASSES, ART ALONE ENDURES" The Past Week at the Chicago Theatres—Notes of the Profession All Around the World—By Minnie Adams. The Grand. The Grand is, as always, successful. The Sunday matinees have so far been all that the management could expect at this early day. But everything is so clean, neat and enjoyable at this little home of the theater-goers that it would be absurd to look for aught else but success. The last half of the week, beginning Thursday, February 29, was fairly good as was also the first half of the week, beginning Monday, March 4, and as long as the acts are no worse than fairly good, we'll just look for the S. R. O. sign all the time at the door. The Monogram. A good bill is here. Everybody works, even father, so there is no kick coming, and there is but seldom a holter from this corner even if some of the acts are a trifle "brusque," but still we have the satisfaction to know that if they forget themselves it is a slip of the tongue, and not of the head and forgive freely, but pray for no repetition. The Pekin. This playhouse has changed hands, prices and style of the theatre ventures so much that it is little wonder it can not keep up. All that is needed to make of this theatre a place to be desired is a cleaning, and let me beg of whoever attempts the job give it a thorough renovating while about it; an overhauling of stage properties and a full replenishing of same which is sadly needed. A vigorous slitting out of those who have control of the theatre in its every department in order to separate those who seek to be the audience's expense of the other fellow from those for and by way they are few) who believe in a square deal. The Pekin need not be as it is if the management will be fair with the public, for from the many expressions heard intently, it is an equal break when it comes to the nucleus of the Pekin's downfall. In last week's issue of this paper appeared an article concerning the Crescent Theatre, situated on 135th St. New York City, N. Y. Allow me, please, to rectify the assertion that said theatre was one of the finest in that city. The praise was intended for the playhouse now being erected by members of our own race, and foremost in the venture is the greatest hoop roller in the world, Harry Kraton, and as a fitting assistant is R. E. Moore, editor of the New York Age. Mr. Kraton has for several years been ambitious to promote a theatrical corporation for the race in New York City, and has but recently succeeded in interesting several influential and financially able men to assist him in his plans. The corporation has been formed and a $100,000 building has been PAYD for the ground and a $100,000 building will be erected in the most modern and approved style. Offices for every profession will be built and the prospects are that it will eclipse all other attempts at theatre building among our people. The playhouse will be located on 137th St. between seventh and Eighth Sts. The management is offering a prize for the most appropriate name to be given same. The Era Comedy Four work the week of Sunday, March .. in Dubuque, Iowa. It is a squabble all the time between the booking agents who will get them next. We can't say if it gets them or not. Oh, no, it is simply because they deliver the goods and the agents have to bow to them. "That's all!" With profound regret we note the death of Dan Avery, of Avery and Hart, a team famous in this country and abroad. Mr. Avery died Friday evening, March 1, at the Roosevelt Hospital, New York City, N. Y., of consumption, and was buried from Mrs. Mamie L. Anderson's undertaking establishment, Sunday evening, March 3d. The Rev. Floardo Howard gave a brief eulogy over the remains and they were then shipped to Navasota, Tex., the home of the deceased. A mother, brothers, sisters and Mrs. Alfreda Avery, the wife, survive him, Avery and Hart have been in the profession together for thirteen years, and the touch of the hand of death has given to the theatrical world another shock, because of the persistence with which he slays our stars in every walk of life. Women as Preachers. One reason why women are forbidden to preach the gospel is that they woud persuade without argument and would without giving offense.—John Newport Biting on the Beach A bottle of ardent spirits floated across the Atlantic in a little over two years. And we can imagine there are men with sufficient patience and bravery to work on the pebbly strand and warp for the newly Cleveland Plain Deser. Solemn Ceremony by Which Homan Davenport Became Brother of Prince Akmet Haffez. Homer Davenport went into the Syrian desert to buy Arabian horses, and there he met Akmet Haffez, prince of the Bedouins. In the Iohemani Mr. Davenport describes the high honor conferred on him by the prince: And at last, as though he were yet afraid that he had not shown enough friendship to his American friend, this big-hearted chief conferred on Mr. Davenport the highest honor within a Bedouin's power. Mr. Davenport gives the following vivid description of the queer ceremony: "I hope to succeed in impressing the reader with the very fine nobility of character of Akmet Haffez. My friendship with him and my admiration for him began at our first meeting in Aleppo, and each day made both stronger. And now I was to come into close relations with him. The morning after the mare became mine we were to start on a visit to Sheikh Ali, and just before we mounted I went through the ceremony which made me his brother. "Neither of us had brothers, and so we agreed to follow out the old customs of the Bedouins and take the fraternal pledge. I first treated the matter a little too frivolously, but the Bedouins were very solemn. "Standing at one side of the tent, in the presence of many witnesses, we put up our eight hands and with our left掌接 the hand of the fraternal pledge. Akmet Haffez began with the words: "Wailah! Wailah! ("O God! My God!") which I repeated after him. "Wailah! Wailah!" and then together we said them over and over again. "Bilah! Bilah! Bilah! Tillah! Tillah!" chanted the old bedouin. "Akwann, akwann, el yom wooka booka wo Iaal abak, akwann." ("By God and through God, brothers, today and tomorrow and forever, brothers!") "I felt nothing of frivolity now, and as I grasped his hand and took the oath, my eyes were moist. After it was over, he asked how I felt now that I was the brother of an old man who ate with his hands. I replied no, no change; that we had apparently been two brothers, whereupon he began to cry. "Who knew, he asked, but that we had been through a similar ceremony that God blmself had performed centuries ago on some other planet!" He Was Helping A Baltimore man, whose son is a student at Princeton, has had frequent occasion *o* demonstrate with his boy touching his extravagance, but the father invariably "comes to the front" when request is made for further funds. In his last letter to his son the father, after the usual recital, stated the unwinding check for $50, and he wound up with: "My son, your studies are costing me a great deal." To which the hopeful, in his next letter, replied: "I know it father, and I don't study very hard, either."—Christian Work. Hanged in Yellow Ruff. An instance of a fashion being extinguished by exhibiting it on a criminal was seen in the execution of Mrs. Turner, who was hanged at Tyburn November 15, 1615, for being concerned in the murder of Sir Thomas Overbury. She was the inventress of yellow starch, and Lord Chief Justice Coke, in pronouncing sentence, told her she had been guilty of the seven deadly sins, and as she was the originator of yellow starched ruffs and cuffs, he should be be the last to wear them. He gave us advice that should be hanged in the garb she had made so fashionable, and she was the last to wear it. Quakers Against Military Service. Australian Quakers are up in arms, to put it paradoxically, against the new commonwealth compulsory military service act. They have just held a convention in Sydney and decided that, while as citizens they were prepared to render any duties that the military required by the civil authority, they take no action against military direction in the universal training required by the defense act. Believing that Christianity and the practice of war were opposed, they regarded compulsory military service as contrary to the fundamental tenets of their religion. Preventing a Blister A blister is almost, sure to form from a burn if it is not taken care of. To avoid it, mix quickly equal portions of olive oil and the white of an egg, and apply to the burn. Then cover with a piece of soft linen. Bicarbonate of soda is more quickly obtained, and is almost as good. Put on the burn, dry, cover with a cloth and then keep wet. A bad blister, if covered with one per cent. solution of carbolic acid on a piece of linen and kept on for a day or two, will disappear with no scar and little pain. Only One He Knew, "Have you, ever had a chance to observe a woman who is married to a genius?" VIVA SCHULTZ "Only one; if you come home to dinner with me I'll introduce you." IN THE SPORTING WOLRD YOUNG JACK JOHNSON FLOORS KID MITCHELL Bout for Championship of the South not Satisfactory to Our Special Correspondent. The talk of Vincent losing Friday night, March 1, is likely to put some in a trap. One thing the people must think of: Mr. Vincent was sick in bed for about three days before the match. His leg was hurt some time ago, and was not quite well. Cutler got this injured leg, and to keep from making it worse, Vincent gave up, Cutler, Martinson and Rommonoff will to get Mahmout out here at the Pekin. Then Vincent will show that he is the goods. Vincent is training hard every day with his pal, Respress. Mr. Bunch, the new Pekin manager, says he doesn't think that any one can throw Vincent or Respress. Talk of Boxing by Mayor Harrison. There is some talk of having boxing here. But I think if it is clean and on the square, then you will see the wrestler looking for some place to go to work. They will soon go out of business. There are other towns in Illinois having it and it is not against the state law, so why not this city? It would bring more money than there has been here in years. There will be a benefit for the Douglas Center Athletic Club. There is no other club like it in Chicago for our boys. On March 17 at the Pekin Theatre. The new manager, Mr. Henry H. Bunch, has given us the privilege of the Pekin to help us to maintain this club. There will be wrestling, boxing and other sports. Mr. Holmes, a clever jumper of Sweden, who received third prize over there will also appear. Mr. Vincent will take on Charlie Cutler that afternoon and Respress will tackle Young Zybso. There will be a good card. The seats will be 10, 15 and 25c; box seats 35c. Jeannette sigus to box three white hopes in one night in New Haven, Conn., each man to go five rounds. Their names are Jim Stewart, Frank Moran and Tom Kennedy. Calvin Respress is all right from his injured hand and is training hard every day with Vincent. Respress says he will make trouble for the local middleweight wrestlers. I will be on deck Friday night and Sunday. You can bet I will win both bouts. SEA'S PERILS EVER PRESENT Maneuvers and Sham Battles Cannot Be Held Without the Element of Danger. It is the great distinction of the sea that its peace maneuvers are never sham fights. To whatever branch or grade of the naval service a seaman may belong, when he is on active service he is always face to face with "the real thing." A mistake of any sort, a pardonable miscalculation, a momentary failure of nerve or attention, or even some small unavoidable accident, may involve the forfeit of many lives. Hence the magnificent training the sea imposes in manliness, resourcefulness and self-control. The submarine branch of the navy has undoubtedly risks and dangers of its own, as the sad tale of previous disasters plainly shows; and when a catastrophe unhappily occurs it is of a nature to make a profound impression upon the public. But in relation to the number of submarines in commission, and to the constant exercise men undergo, the picked officers and men who serve in them do not incur a risk or have a proportion greater than their comrade in other branches. Danger and risk are no peculiar prerogative of the submarine. Daily faced in the routine of duty and daily overcome, they form the very foundation of naval character, and are a pledge, in no small degree, of the security upon which as a nation we repose. Hospital Service for Dogs Hospital Service for Dogs. A special ambulance service has recently been started in London for wounded dogs. It is run in connection with the Animals' Hospital and Institute at Kinnerton street, Pimlico. When a dog is run over in the street or injured in any way, the hospital may be 'phoned' and a motor ambulance is immediately despatched. A qualified attendant always accompanies the ambulance. Laughed Out Hla Name It is hard to be laughed out of one's surname. That is what happened to an inno- native gentleman, Charles Salmury Pickwick, Egg, after the pub- lation of Dickens' famous novel felt constrained to advertise in the Times informing the world that owing to its having been brought into ridicule and made a byword by the novelist he intended to abandon his name forever. This was the more hard in his case because he proudly traced his name to a knightly origin—from "Pliques- vite"—"spur fast." Discoverer of Coal The discovery of coal is said to have been made by a Belgian blacksmith named Hulos, who lived in the village of Plenevaux, near Liege, in 1049. Strong Inducements. An Indianapolis woman answering an advertisement abut a model of rooms offers the following inducements: "Myself and husband are away all day with steam heat, hot water and all modern improvements." It is better than laughing gas—the new quartet at the amateur minstrel show Easter Monday night. Mr. Wm. any tone; Mr. Chas. S. Washington, no tone; Mr. Howard Corp. well, few tone; R. R. Jackson, only tone. Cabbages excepted. N. B. Omit eggs. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER George Bakmetoff, the New Russian Ambassador, is Accompanied by Picturesque Bodyguard. When the new Russian ambassador, George Bakmette, came to Washington a few months ago, he brought with him a retinue of Russian servants, but all dress as do other people here and in Russia. The only exception is his personal bodyguard, an enormous Cossack, who wears the uniform of his regiment. Everywhere the ambassador goes this strange figure may be MILITARY UNION A Picturesque Bodyguard. seen on the front seat of his motor car. The Cossack, a member of one of the far-famed light cavalry regiments which so faithfully guard the czar, is of a commanding build and with the high chapauk which goes with the uniform appears to be a giant. With his long wide skirted coat, high black boots, high chapauk and decorations, the Cossack presents the most striking appearance of any retainer ever brought to Washington by any foreign diplomat. Across his broad breast of dangerous booking cartridges and the revolver and dagger which are suspended in leather holsters outside his coat look most businesslike. GOLD IS MINED BY QUAKES Volcanic Eruptions Often Open Vast Mineral Deposits in the Name. Alaska.—It's a poor earthquake that does any good, "is the new and startling version of the old proverb. "It's an ill wind that blows nobly any good." The earthquake disturbances of Oregon and Colorado in southwestern Alaska and California in score faces of gold mines, which will add millions of dollars to the wealth of the people of the territory. The manner in which the earthquake operates to bring a potential gold mine in sight is, says the Detroit Free Press, as follows: "When the trembling motion of the earth's crust becomes exceedingly violent it proptoies cracks in the surface. The earthquake does over the surface of the earth in a certain direction, just as a wave rolls over the surface of the ocean. The earthquake, however, is not working in a fluid medium, and its action upon the more stiff and brittle crust of the earth produces many kinds of fractures and rearrangements of the superficial strata. One portion of a layer of rock is lifted up and placed upon another. What was once the surface of the earth is buried deep out of sight, and the rock that has been buried deep out of sight for ages is brought to light. That side of a crack in the earth from which the pressure is coming is very apt to be lifted up and pushed over the opposite side. In other cases the gold-bearing lobe lies concealed under the surface soil of a hillside and the earthquake shakes away the gold, exposing the quartz. The gold-bearing lead in the newly fractured rock is lifted up and exposed a few feet above the ground. The miner has only to stretch forth his pick and strike the auriferous rock. Thus, through an intervention of the shearer, he quake, gold is discovers which with the aid of the found, and, in any case, an expenditure of many thousands of dollars in mining machinery is avoided. Big Price for Arm. Pendleton, Ore—Attorney Dan, P. Smythe, president of the Commercial association; and secretary of the Oregon Wool-Grow'ers association; is in Portland to prosecute a damage suit against the Northern Pacific company for, $80,000. While accompanying a train load, of sheep to Tacoma eleighteen months ago, he received injuries, which resulted in the loss of an arm and caused him, to spend several months in the hospital. "Rag-Time" Religion. Chicago. There is rag-time re- tention by the rag-time music. Some people can only listen to it. Rag-time method. I use it when nec- sary," says Rev. D. M. Tompkins of Rogers Park M. E. church. Would Eliminate interpreters. Chicago—Rev. Abhaz Lazarus has written Municipal Judeo- advocating selection of judges who can speak at least seven languages and thus do away with unreliable interpreters. THE BINGA BLOCK, 4712-4752 flats, low rents, newly decorated. Main Office—S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place. Telephone—Douglas-1565. State street (inclusive). The longest tenement row in Chicago, desirable Boulevard, electric lights the entire premise—without cost. JEGBE BINGA, Banker. Branch Office—4722 S. State Street. Telephone—Draxel 8787. Schoolgirl Friend of His Daughter Supplied Names for Thackeryer's Great Story. A delightful Thackeryer anecdote (which, so far as one remember, is now has turned up at the dinner of the New York club. The guests included Philip Nixon, whom we noted that his wife when a girl happened to go to the same school as the novelist's daughters and afterwards kept up an intimacy with the family. One day, when she was out for a walk with Miss Thackeryer, the latter mentioned that her father had started a new story but was at a loss to decide upon the hero's name. The furious man, with her flurence in her thoughts, suggested that his name, "Philip," might serve the purpose. At that moment who should come up unobserved behind the two girls but Thackeray himself. Making his presence known by laying a hand on a shoulder of each of the young people, he asked why they were so deep in conversation. Thereupon Miss Thackeray, turning around, revealed the subject under discussion and told him her friend's suggestion as to the hero's name. "Admirable," was Thackeray's verdict, "on my dear, he went on, "what is your name?" "Charlotte." "Well, that's very nice name too," was the response, and Thackeray wore a look of satisfaction. The result was the tale called "The Adventures of Philip," in which the principal woman character figures as "Charlotte"—Pall Mall Gazette. DANGEROUS COLOR IS BLUE Men Who Voyage Above the Earth Prefer Red for the Covering of Their Balloons. In case you ever feel tempted to buy a balloon, don't buy a blue one. Red ones are the best. There is a scientific reason why. According to the researches of M. Reynaud, couchtohue is strongly attracted by the ultra-violet rays from the mercury vapor lamp with a quartz tube, which is a powerful source of such rays. This fact has a practical bearing in connection with balloon envelopes which are treated with canchone. Aeronauts are familiar with the discovery that the envelopes suffer during ascensions, and this is explained by the greater effect of ultra-violet rays at high altitudes. Experiment had already led to using yellow coloring matter on the envelopes, and red balloons are sometimes seen, but never blue or violet. M. Reynaud considers that red is the best color to absorb the ultraviolet rays, but also the blue rays, and these last are likely to share in the bad action of the sun's rays upon balloons. The Possimist "Let us suppose that a man was on the lucky side of 35, that he had a beautiful wife, who loved him; that they had a healthy, perfect child; that he had a good job, and that they possessed a comfortable home. What more could any man want than that?" "Oh, if he had all those blessings I'll bet the cook would be threatening to quit or there would be something the matter with the furnace. There's no use expecting that anybody will ever find conditions perfect in this world." Awkward. "I am pleased to meet you again," he said. "Thank you," replied the lady, who had once been his wife. "We never had any." "Oh, I beg your pardon. It was very stupid of me. I mistook you for some one else." Church Has Nursery In order that mothers with babies might be able to attend church, and not be troubled with the infants, a nursery has been established by the First Methodist church at Vancouver, Wash. A room in the basement is used, and is equipped with toys for the amusement of the children. Reverend Gentleman Was in Something of a Hurry, But Couldn't Be Allowed to Miles This. "So glad to see you," said Mrs. Dulaird to Rev. A. Alexander Chopin-Fugue on the occasion of his first call at the Dulaird home. "I am glad that he is a minister who is especially fond of you, and I think that you are. I have heard that you never rites symphony concert when you are in Boston, and that you are a fine performer on the piano yourself. We have a great deal in common if you love music. All of my children are very fond of music, and I am so glad that they are home that they can play for you. This is our little Robert. He never had but one term of lessons, but they almost anything he takes a notion of, and plays to the piano and play the "Jolly Dawn Waltz." He can play it with hardly a mistake, so I want him to play it for you, and—" "I really have time for—" "He can play it in four or five minutes, and then I want him and his sister Lutte to play their duet for you. It is something they made up entirely by themselves, although Lutte is only eleven. And I do not want you to go until you have heard our little Percy play "A Life on the Ocean Wave." He is only seven, so of course we have to allow for some mistakes—" "I am sorry, but really I fear that—" "Percy, run upstairs and tell your sister May to come down. I want her to play her little piece for the minister. She can play "Bringing in the Sheaves" with two hands. I am sure that you will enjoy hearing my little ones. Now Robert, let us have the "Jolly Boy Waltz," and I want you to play it the best you can."—Puck. Made Mouse a Pet A mouse two inches long, with a tiny red bow about its neck, was carried in the hand of John T. Powers into the lobby of the Van Nus hotel recently. When an inquisitive young woman saw the mouse was alive there was a scream that echoed through the peaceful corridors and a swirl of skirts and a hasty exit. As a crowd of guests gathered Powers exhibited his pocket pet and detailed its history. "I procured the mouse in El Paso," he said, "as he ran through my room one night. Since then he has been my constant companion. I have taught him to stay on my hand, whenever I took out of my pocket, and I feed him three times a day. His chief diet is milk, cheese and bacon. I have named him Billy. He sleeps at the foot of my bed in a basket. I have taken him to the opera and the theater several times. He seems to take more kindly to music than to the drama." —Los Angeles Examiner. Why Goat Lance Have Nicke Why Coat Lapela Have Nicka. The following is said to be the story of the origin of the nick in the lapel of men's coats: When Napoleon first felt the sway of ambition he tried to implicate General Moreau in a conspiracy. Moreau had been Napoleon's superior, and was exceedingly popular, but in the circumstances, with the Man of Destiny in power, it was not safe to express publicly sympathy with Moreau. His admirers and supporters quietly agreed to nick their lapels to show their fellowship, the outlines of the coat, after the nick was made, forming the letter M. Hia Point of Anxiety. Son-in-Law (superintending mother-in-law's funeral)—1 suppose—er you've dug it deep enough?—Bystander. City Without Skyscrapers. In Hamburg the nature of the soil is such that no very tall buildings can be erected, and there are few that have as many as ten floors. But Wouldn't Have Long. First Physician—What is your diagnosis of the case? Second Physician—The patient has money enough for an operation. Pessimistic Outry. O, woman! woman! woman! shouldest have sins of thy own to answer for! Thou hast been in the book of follies in a man! — Edward Bulwer-Lytton. Songwriters and Composers We need and must have more original song poems, complete songs and instrumental compositions, for immediate publication. Send us [yours for examination. Our catalogue goes to] press very soon. ROSS BROS. Music Publishers 717 T Street, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. HATS For Two Weeks Only Trimmed Hats for $1.00 and $1.50 Untrimmed Shapes 25c and 50c including some good white felt hats. Don't miss sale if you want something good for little money. MISS M. MATTHEWS Phone Aldine 2852 6 EAST 33RD ST The Overton-Hygienic Mfg. Co. PRESENTS TO CHICAGO High Brown De Laure Face Powder Made especially for you - 50c RO ZOL The face bleach that will bleach 25c ADA POMADE The perfect hair dressing - 25c To destroy perspiration odors 25c For sale at all KITCHEN drug stores; Agent wanted everywhere. WE MANDATORY GOODS Phone Normal 814 6 4 : —_—— a ti i Michigan in the Limelight, by Our Special Correspondents— Detroit, Kalamazoo, Dowagiac and Benton Harbor. THE RACE MAKING GOOD. ‘The Race Making Progress—Per- sonal and Pertinent Paragraphs About the People—What They Are Doing in Religious, Busi- ness and Social Circles, DOWAGIAC NEWS. Miss Meda Allen has been strug- gling to retire from the sick list. Rev. G. W. Carr left last week for Louisville, Ky., to attend the funeral of his nephew. ‘The sndden death of the young man was a terrible shock to his many friends and relatives. Mr. H. D. Bryant has returned home after completing his schooling at the Packard Motar Car School, of Detroit. A few of the friends of Mrs, (. W. Carr, learning it was her birthday last Tuesday evening, gave her a very agreeable surprise. A very enjoyable evening was spent and is one that will be long remembered, Mr. J. A. Stewart has returned home from Bloomingdale, Mieh., after attending the funeral of his sister, Aes. Lewis Buller. Mr. Arthuy Dungey, who has been spending the winter in Uartford, Mich. has returned home. Messrs, Dan Necker, Lewis and Kart Evans of Marcellus, spent Sunday in the city, Mrs. Jiles Stewart, who has been a little Indisposed, Is able to be ont again Mrs, Noah Griffin is reported to be on the gaining Tist again, ‘The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Archer has been quite itt, but is now reported as being greatly im: proving. Miss Grace Dungey has returned home after spending a few days with Mrs, Noah Griffin. Miss Ula Dayis entertained a num- ber of her friends last Saturday eve- ning. Mr. John Carr, of Amn Arbor, Mich.. son of Rev. G, W. Carr, of this city. arrived Here last Saturday on a sur- prise to his parents and many friends. Mr. Carr is striving to organize a Y. M,C. A. in his city and his many friends wishes him abundance of suc- cess. On Tuesday evening he gave a short talk on boy training. A goodly number was present. [le spoke of so many good things, true things, and so many Interesting things, that each fone went away greatly benefited. But listen: ‘Those who were not present at Sunday School—Do you know what a treat you missed by staying away? He gave such excellent remarks on interesting young boys and children in the Sunday School. Such rare treats are often missed by being ab- eek KALAMAZOO ITEMS, Kalamazoo, Mich., March S. Rev. Pettiford filled the pulpit at Grand chapel, Sunday morning. ‘The text was taken from the Sth chapter of Corinthians, 31th verse. In the evening a very nice program wus rendered. ‘Two pipers were read by Mrs, Estella Duncan and Miss Minnie Russell, Mrs. Mattie Archer and Mr. Isaxe Woods sang two ten- dering solos. Mr. Earl Mitehell left last Wednes. day for Detroit, to be gone until the Ist of April. Mr. and Mrs. A. Newsome et-cr- tained a few friends informally Tues- day evening. Miss Vivian Stafford entertained at dinner Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. Earl Mitchell's departure. Mrs, Mary Packley has returned from Chiewgo, where she was the guest of her daughter, Mrs, Flora Bryant, ‘Mrs. Wm, Brown is the yuest of Mrs. John Butler. Tr, Clifford 1. Coggins, of Grand Rapids, was the guest of Miss Sarah Jane Lett last Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. LeRoy Whailn are at home to their friends at 1821 Myra street. ‘The funeral of Mr, Edward Bass was held at Goodale’s undertaking chapel on last Sunday afternoon. Burlal at Decatur, Mich. Mr. Joseph Stewart, of Dowagiac, Mich., was the guest of Mr. John But- ler. ~ Go and see Mr, Martin, at 429 Ran- some street, for calling cards, invi- tatlons, ete. ‘Mr. Williath Batler, of MINI street, would be pleased to have his many friends calt on him for cobbler re- pairing. Parcels can be left at the parsonage for him, and he will de- liver at a very early date. \. Mr. Charles Evans is convalescing. Adam's Luck. ‘Adam never had to listen to people who remembered how cold it was, and how long the snow lasted in win- ters that he had forgotten. Expensive Bamboo Hat. Bamboo hats are made in the Phil- {ppines at prices rangitig from 16 cents to $12.50, while some specially fine weaves cost as much as the finest Panamas of South Amorica, For that down-hearted fecling—go to The Old Folkg’ Home Benefit given hy the Minstrel club, Oakland hall, eth ra! H IN SUICIDE’S ROOM Morphine and Chloroform Had Been Used—Others Were “Held in Reserve. San Franctsco,—Every engine of self-destruction mentioned in the usual newspaper story of o suicide was found in the room of an unidentified man at the New Orleans hotel, 1411 Stockton street, the other day, when the proprietor of the lodging house broke down the door after getting no response to his calls. The body of the lodger was in bed and showed the man had been dead several hours. Tied over the mouth out nostrils was a sponge which had ‘been saturat- ed in chloroform. Stretching down from the gas jet to the mouth was a | | [4 ! Jp as ‘ee rubber tube, although the gas had not beon turned on. Beneath the pillow was A loaded revolver, and on a small atand by the side ot the bed were an open razor, a bottle of cyanide of po- ‘asslum and a quantity of morphine, The net result was death, probably caused jointly by the morphine and chloroform. The body was well dressed, al- though there was nothing In the pock- ets or about the clothing to Identify the man except a tag in the coat show- ing it was purchased from the firm of Puckett @ Atterbury, Reno and Sac- ramento. He was about thirty years old, five feet three inches tall and of medium bulla. He had chestout hair, gray eyes, smooth face and two gold teeth in front, His clothing consisted of green fedora hat, green overcoat with fine ted and white stripes, and blue trousers with a brown stripe along the sides. SKY PILOT TREED BY WOLVES Famous ‘‘Lumberjack” Preacher and Former Prizefighter Is Chased to the “Tall Timber.” Duluth, Minn.—An encounter with a pack of timber wolves forced Jobn Sornberger, ex-prizefighter and a con- vert of the famous "Sky Pilot” Hig- gins, to spend the night perched on the pinnacle of a log loading derrick. “L bad gone to a lumber camp north of Virginia early in the evening,” he aaié, “and the boss refused to allow me to preach a sermon te the lumber- Jacks. Angered, | started for the next camp, six miles distant, About nine o'clock I heard wolves, many of them. They began following me, and sudden- J FA ag Fao AF . at ‘fy Fie ger = a ie. A) R 3 ergy) i oe -! Fic tae ly one went past my left arm with a snap, lit on his feet and jumped into the bush. “Geoing they intended to attack, 1 peeled off a lot of dry bark, lt one plece after another and dropped the burning pieces In the trail. By that method I managed to return to the camp which I had left. ‘There 1 got a lantern and started out again. “I met the wolves at the same place and they wasted no time in making an attack. By awinging the tantern in their faces, I kept them off and made a desk. Just then tho bis loader loomed up and I made for tt -—Sornberger formerly was a prize- ghter ‘and was known as the “terror of the lumber camps.” Countess Is Given Aid, Chicago. — Countess Bollini Della. Predosa, whose husband tn Italy is ‘anid to havé a fortune of $500,000, se- [Sured an order requiring her daugh- ‘ter to pay $10 a week toward her sup- Port, Novellst May; Lose Eyesight, New York.—Rex Beach, novelist, 1s threatened with}loss of his left eye as the result off the optical rheuma- tism, due to expqpure in Alaska, where he secured matprial for moat of his ‘books. The Nutmeg State By Carl 8. Culley. Interesting Weekly Letters From Hartford, New Haven, and Other Cultured Points. Special Corres= pondence of the Chicage Detusler Hartford, Conn., March 8.—Rev. Dr. R. R. Ball, presiding elder of A. M. 5. Zion Conference, had a very success: ful quarterly conference with the church on Pearl St., Hartford, Mon- day night. Reports from various departments of the church were made, all of which showed marked increase. ‘The presiding elder gave the optn- jon that Dr. Swain would close his fourth year's pastorage next June witi 8 splendid uninterrupted success. Bishop Walters of New York City, and presiding bishop of N. E. confer ence, will be the guest of Rev. Dr. Swain March 9, 10, 11, and will preach at Pearl St. Churen’ Sunday, March 10, at 10:45 a, m., 7:43 p, m., and will be with New Britain Chureh at 2:30 in, the afternoon. The bishop wil ve the guest of honor at the banquet given Monday evening. where he will make the prin elpal address. Other speakers are Rey. R. R. Ball, D. D.; Rev. W. A Harrod, D. D.: Rev. B. W, Swain, and others, Mrs. Vineent Davis has been calleé to Plainville on account of the illnes: of her daughter, Mrs, Baker, AM day services were held at un Union Raptist Church, Hather St Sunday. Dr. Warren preached an abl and soulstirring sermon to a larg audience, and it was the day set fo1 baptizing. Dinner was served in the vestry of the church to a large num ber who otherwise would have beer lute for three o'clock service. Dr Warren's subject was “Baptism,” an¢ it was the most eloquent sermon it the history of the church, There wer at least G or 7 hundred people to wit ness 27 persons baptized. Mrs. Dudley Gurley was taken fron her home, 25 Huntley Pl, to Cedai Mountain Monday. Ars. Susan [escoe was taken fron her home, 7 tunuey PL, to St. Fran cis Hospital Monday. Mrs, Hartiet Codwell, of Huntley PL, spent last Tuesday in Springfiel as the guest of Mrs. Frank Higgins Mrs, Robt. Jones is sti! unable tc use her arm. ‘The Turkey supper given in Wind sor was quite a success as far as the entertainment went. Miss Magete Goodman of Hartford, was the star 0 the evening, and Mrs. Fannie Digg: came in well for her share of ap plause. The correspondent met with a pain ful injury Sunday, being jammed by « horse against the barn. where he wa: at work. We wish his speedy recov ery. The Historical Club (Women' Federation), held thelr annual elec tion of officers as follows: Miss Ber tra Brown, president; Mrs, Mary Tay lor, vice-president; | Mrs, Gertrud Rrown, secretary; iss Lucy Johnson assistant secretary; Mrs. Mary Ja ‘cobs, treasurer: Mrs. Belle Edwards assistant treasurer; Mrs, Lucy John son, chairman social committee; Mrs Mary Davidson, chairman musica committee: Mrs. Charles Champion chaplain, St, Montea’s mission moved in thei now chureh Sunday, March 3. ‘Taleott St. Congregational Churel will give an Irish supper March 14 1912, “Whether yon are Irish or no you are invited.” Mes, Smith of Meridan, is the gues of Mrs. Foster, of Roosevelt St. The Negro political caucus for vot ers of the Third ward was held a Elk’s Hall, Morgan St. Miss Roberta Dunbar. organizer fo Women’s Federations In New Eng Innd, will visit the three clubs o Hartford: Historical Club, Harrie Beecher Stowe Club, Sumner Club ‘The combined clubs will tender her ¢ reception at the home of Mrs. Aurel Moore, Center St. Miss Dunbar wil lecture on the occasion. Historical Club witt hold their next meeting at the home of Mrs. Lonisc Pratt. 19 Warren St. Short Lives of Physicians. In keeping others alive, physicians appear to lose their own lives. Of all professional men their lives are the shortest. Between the ages of forty- five and sixty-five five doctors die on an average to one clergyman. EASTER Monday Night The Chicago Amateur Minstrel Club Will Give Its Annual Show for Benefit of The Old Folks’ Home | | ey. 9 | April 8,12, | OAKLAND HALL- Cottage Grove Avenue and 40th St. | : Tickets, 50 Cents | THE CHICAGO DEFENDER chez || Archdeacon Rehearses His Fu- Lint neral In the Presence of — His Congregation. yy. Dr. ares 31. &| London.—One of the most astound: .ecess- | 18 Ceremonies ever witnessed in the » the | history of the Church of England was Mon-| Presented by the Venerable Archdea- con Colley for the “edification” of his ments | Parishioners in the Church of St. Mi- which | Chael’s and All Angels, at Stockton, Warwickshire. -opin-| “At the close of an evening service se his | the archdeacon stepped into the cof: e wita } 4m in which he means to be buried and ‘s.| bad himeelt carried around the church City, | 12 fall view of the congregation, -onfer- After the sermon, which was v. Dr_| Breached on the text: ."Set Thy House ‘reach | !n Order," the eccentric archdeacon March | ®mazed his hearers by saying: “Not ‘a wi} | reeling that I am getting younger \FA ey a Ny f CS Be be BHKk. > eae Sie Bae | PY A YY sey & wee HK. Sos ‘They Gazed Spellbound. every day I have had my coffin—which many of you for some years have known has been made for me— brought over from the rectory music room, and now is before you in the chapel. “On May 1, 1904, I bequeathed my body to the University of Birmingham for medical students’ use, and to be cut up in the interests of anatomical and surgical aclence when I have done with ft.” Then calling for his “bearers,” he stepped, atill clad In full canonicals, in- to the coffin, which stood on end, and the glass cover was fixed in front of him. Carried only breast high by the four bearers, so that all might see, the cof- fined archdeacon was gravely borne up and down the church. As It passed seat after seat the startled parishioners gazed spellbound at the spectacle. Some of them were 80 overcome that they sobbed; others ‘knowing their rector’s amlable idiosyn- craslee, giggled half hysterically, while ‘others, shocked by the mockery of death filed from the church. Returned to the chancel the glass cover was removed from the coffin, and the body was heard to ejaculate: “For this rellef much thanks." Then, sull standing fn the coffin, he gave out, and Joined lustily in singing the hymn, “Pralee God From Whom All Blessings Flow." ‘The extraordinary —_ proceedings closed with the benediction in the cus- tomary form, and the congregation filed out, obviously relieved from a strain that was to most of them well- nigh unbearable. HOME ROBBED IN ODD SYTLE Housewife Told to Pound Walt, and While She Does Thieves Loot Rooms, Chicago.—Two well dressed men, who posed as real estate agents, sue ceeded tn persuading Mrs. Catherine Bredow, a widow, 6748 Southport ave. nue, to Keep pounding om walls in her home to test their solidity the other afternoon while they ransacked sev- =) Aer Te (i is he a) Nik eh ZA tL Moly \ I Al eq \t =e ay a Hal ane 3) ee — eral of the rooms and escaped with cash and articles valued at $200. She said the men came to her home tn re- sponse to an advertisement which she had inserted in a newspaper offering tt for sale. “They smd they liked the place, bpt that the walls appeared to be shal- low," Mrs. Bredow told the police, “They asked me to go into one of the rooms and pound on the wall so they ould tell by the sound whether it was solid. I went from room to room deating the partitions while they re- mained in the dining room. “Finally they sald the walls sounded as if they were safe and they would retura later and buy my home. After they went away I discovered that they bad stolen my valuables. One ‘was about forty years old and the \vther about thirty-five.” DOUGLAS DANCING SCHOOL EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT y~ Prof. ena: peieee st eine | tion 500 cil ‘The Defender has been suc- cessful in securing 500 complete works of Paul Lawrence Dun- sense of the word. All of his Poems: one stories. To be given away. Good Christmas present. The Chicago Defender for one year ani one Dunbar book for $2. Don’t delay, as our last lot was soon sold out, [EGOS TN ead bee at oe pk ee es eg al he esi r sl gl oe: AOR Mo eee OR ERE } 3 Bat tie rk A ew EL ; hee ‘ime ok eal Be SE: | |e ume ee [Ste ae ee ar M68 JUANITA TOLIVER, PORO Mair Grewer (a Bam, Bs come ont of cy ‘Wests 60 RAMS Bearbern mH. Chienge. | Pe un 9 Madeline R. McFarland FINE MILLINERY Feathers Cleaned, Dyed and Carled HATS BLOCKED A746 State St. = CHICAGO ° Free List Suspended ee iT) HE DEFENDER gy 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. Timely Beauty. “George, dear,” said the young wife, “you are ing handsomer very doy.” “Yes,| darling,” replied the knowing Gedrge. “It's a way I have fust before your birthday.”—Pick-Me ‘Up. 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We also have the finest goods and furnishings that are manufactured for the undertaking business, to an eternal bronze casket costing many hundreds. 1 am in no, way connected with the Casket and Undertaking Trust and I persons und Stews engeged fo the bara of our desd. ‘My many yearsin CaSocss In'Chicago ‘nd the manner and way my business is conducted proves that T 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. 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 NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS WRIGHT & BLACK 3142 STATE STREET Pressing and Repairing | Work called for and delivered. Phone Aldine S60 cena ©": Late are | Guarantee Feather Co. ars ARs ) oo Pe Ceeaue YC) §=©— Willow and French 7 a “plumes Md Sacer eh Um and all Styles of Feathers, Ee ee espa! ame Cleaning, Curling, Bleach- “— ey ] ing and Dyeing. tsa ——— ERE An Kinds of Feathers q for Sale. Ow Wien Fame ee SPECIAL RATES TO MILLINERS AND THE TRADE 3115 Prairie Ave. Phone Aldine 1926 | MURRAY - ANDERSON - TERRELL | REAL ESTATE BROKERS Insurance in All Its Branches | ‘ RENTING SALARY AND PERSONAL PROPERTY LOANS Southeast Corner State and 31st St. Phones Aldine 3502 Chicago, Il, WM. H. HACKNEY, Tenor, a ptipne » seef America’s most eminent vecal teachers will take a Masited sumber ef pupils tm voice beginning Octeber 1. Call or write teday. STUDIO 514 E. 33rd St. Telephone Aldine 84, , STUDIO OF MUSIC MRS. MARTHA BROADUS-ANDERSON TEACHER OF VOCAL AND Piano FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1ST PHONE NORMAL 3316 . RESIDENCE, 6450 CHAMPLAIN AYE., CHICAGO, ILL Madam Minnie Adams SOPRANO i Will accept pupils wishing a thorough knowledge of vocal and dramatic art.. Call mornings at studio, 3752 Rhodes Ave., 3rd Flat. Phone Douglas 1058. 3 SHERMAN WOULD BE SENATOR. Former Speaker of the Illinois House and ex-Lieutenant Governor Aspires to Succeed Cullom in the Senate. One of the candidacies in this campaign which is of more than ordinary concern to the people of the state is that of Lawrence Y. Sherman for the office of United States Senator. The announcement that Mr. Sherman was an avowed aspirant for the seat that has been held and occupied, in the upper branch of Congress, by Shelby M. Cullom for nearly a third of a century, has attracted more attention and aroused greater interest than the candidacy of any other citizen seeking an office of any kind at this time. ```markdown ``` It is the strongest evidence, as yet produced, that sentiment is largely in favor of Mr. Cullom retiring at the close of his present term and spending the remainder of his life in dignified case. He has had all of the honors that can be bestowed upon him; he has reached an age long past the maximum allotted to man and the general belief is that the changed and changing conditions require the services of a much younger and more active man if the great commonwealth of Illinois is to hold its place in the front rank of progressive Republican states. It would be difficult to supplant Mr. Cullom with any man so nearly of his own type as Lawrence Y. Sherman. M. or one who is as well equipped in every way to receive the toga and wear it with as much distinction and honor as he has done. Sherman's record is as clean and honorable as any man can point to. He carried the legislature through two terms as a speaker. No scandals resulted. No good legislation was suppressed, and no bad legislation was passed under Sherman's guidance of the house of representatives. It is our belief that Mr. Sherman is the most available man in the state for Cullom's seat. That he measures up to the highest standard of efficiency must be admitted. He is well known to all of the people. Out through the state his name is a household word and everywhere the substantial men of affairs swear by him. They know that he has the ability to represent them safely and wisely in any legislative body this country affords. He is the right age to take up the work where Senator Cullom leaves it, and carry it forward to successful conclusions. His health is of the very best; he is physically strong and vigorous and his mind is clear and well balanced. He is capable of rightly interpreting any great proposition and would quickly take rank as one of the foremost members of the senate, a leader in that august body of statesmen. Mr. Sherman is an eloquent speaker, a convincing debater and would hold his own with the notable orators of the senate. It would be a fine thing for Illinois to have an able representative in the greatest legislative body in the world at this time. Senator Cullom is too old and feeble to longer carry the burden and discharge the duties of the office. He ought to retire and rest on his laurels. He has had more from the people than any living man; after more than fifty years in office he should be willing to give some one also a chance. Mr. Sherman has campaign headquarters at Hotel LaSalle. He opened his speaking canvass of the state at Springfield last Tuesday night. He let it be understood that personalities would not enter into the contest. No reference was made to his antagonist. He dealt entirely with national questions. Mr. Sherman first attracted attention as a representative in the lower house of the legislature. For two terms he was speaker of the house and for four years, during the first administration of Governor Deneen, he held the office of lieutenant governor. He is a sincere friend of the colored people and entitled to their support. The Philosophy of Mr. Micawber. "My other piece of advice, Copperfield," said Mr. Micawber, "you know. Annual income, twenty pounds; annual expenditure, nineteen six; result, happiness. Annual income, twenty pounds; annual expenditure, twenty pounds ought and six; result, misery. The blossom is blighted, the leaf is withered, the god of day goes down upon the dreary scene and—and, in short, you are forever floored. As I am!—Dickens" "David Copperfield." A valuable collection of postage stamps belonging to a Budapest architect, and estimated to be worth $200-000, was recently purchased by a Hungarian firm of dealers. There were vengeen volumes in the collection, one of the stamps being worth as it as $1,500 apiece. VOTE FOR THE FATHER OF THE 8TH RL'GIMENT ARMORY. State Senator Samuel A. Ettleson. Independent Republican candidate for State's Attorney. Vote for him at The primary April 9, 1912. A word Hon. Samuel A. Ettelson is a native of the city of Chicago and was born on November 19, 1874, having resided in said city since his birth. He was graduated from the West Division high school in 1892 and attended Harvard college for one year. For three years, commencing in January, 1894, he was employed during the day in the city public library, and being of a studious nature, taught school at night and studied law. He was graduated from the Chicago College of Law in 1897, and has achieved success in his profession, having been connected with some noteworthy litigation. He is a member of the law firm of Schuyler, Ettelson & Weinfeld. Mr. Ettelson is a Republican, having cast his first vote for William McKinley for president. He became interested in politics in 1904, and was elected a preclinic captain. As the nominee of the Republican party in 1906, he was elected state senator from the third district. In the forty-fifth general assembly he was made chairman of the committee on parks and boulevards, and also a member of many of the important committees during that session of the legislature. In 1910 he was an independent candidate for re-election to the Senate at the primaries, and succeeded in that campaign in defeating the party candidate against him. In both the Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh General Assemblies he was appointed to the most important committees in the Senate, chief of which was the steering committee. Mr. Ettelson was one of those who reorganized the Senate, and succeeded in overthrowing the notorious "Senate combine." He fathered many important state, measures in the interests of the people, among which was a bill that compelled the State Treasurer to pay all interest moneys into the State Treasury, thereby securing for the state an actual income of $200,000 a year. He was author of the state text book law, which materially reduced the price of school books, and which affected every family in the state of Illinois, whose children attended the public schools. He was the author of a bill which authorized the Park Commissioners to acquire submerged lands, and made possible the recent contract between the South Park Commission and the Illinois Central Railroad to beautify the lake front and the building of the Field Museum in Grant Park. He succeeded in having a referendum clause attached to the bill which provided for bond issues in the city of Chicago, thus giving the people the right to vote on the propriety and necessity of the issuance of bonds. He was an ardent advocate of the women's ten-hour law, the anti-white slave law, the occupational disease law, the direct primary act. He procured the passage of the law which gave to the Seventh and Eighth regiments in the city of Chicago appropriations for the construction of armories. He was the author of a law which procured increased allowance for dependent girls in industrial schools; and also of a law which increased the assistants to the state factory inspector for the benefit of inspection into the sanitation and public health of all places of employment. He procured the passage of the act which increased the number of judges in the Superior Court of Cook county. He introduced the bill which provided for the construction of subways in Chicago; and also for a separate ballot for the judiciary. He was the author of the bill to create a Public Service Commission. In his entire public career he has always received the unqualified endorsement of the Legislative Voters' League. Mr. Ettelson is a member of the Hamilton, the new Illinois Athletic club, the Metropolitan Club and the Players' Club, and is a director of the Chicago Home for Jewish Orphans. Sea Narrowing England's Shores In the past 30 years more than 3,000 acres of England's coast have slipped away into the sea. The county of Yorkshire has been the chief sufferer, losing about 300 acres. Lancashire and Suffolk have each lost almost 600 acres and Kent, Sussex and Lincolnshire have added materially to the total. Hadn't Come So Far. "I can trace my descent for 500 years." "Sure enough?" "Yes. How far can you trace your descent?" "Not very far. But I never claimed to have descended so far as you." Those Were Happy Days A well-known Bostonian recently found in his trunk in an old diary with the entry: "August 10, 1887. Went to the railroad station to see my sister off, and by some chance Harry Blank was there to see his sister off, and in the rush and noise and confusion we got mixed and I hugged his sister and he hugged mine." - Boston Transcript. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER HON. PETER P. JONES, ET. AL. Independent Candidate for Alderman of Second Ward a Successful Photographer and All-Round Business Man—A Man the People Should Have in the Aldermanic Chair—He Will Represent the Interests of All the People. RACE MUST SUPPORT THIS MAN. This Man Is No Politician—He Has His Not Have to Graft—He Is a Man with Will Do as He Says—He Has a Clear You Can—A Man That Earns $50.00 I Gave It Up for His Own.Business; Other Men of the Race Who Aspire Crib. He Has His Own Business He Does Is a Man with a Great Big Heart—He He Has a Clean Record—Assail Him if Earns $50.00 Per Week at His Trade—own.Business; Therefore, Unlike Most Who Aspire for a Cup at the Public This Man Is No Politician—He Has His Own Business He Does Not Have to Graft—He Is a Man with a Great Big Heart—He Will Do as He Says—He Has a Clean Record—Assail Him if You Can—A Man That Earns $50.00 Per Week at His Trade—Gave It Up for His Own.Business; Therefore, Unlike Most Other Men of the Race Who Aspire for a Cup at the Public Crib. GIVE HIM YOUR VOTE. This is the first time in the history of Chicago where a race man came forward and asked for office where the candidate was entirely dependent upon the public crib for his support; then, too, he comes with a clean record, a refined gentleman and a man whose business integrity is away above par. Mr. Ed Wright fell from the political tree and our galliant soldier Pete rushes up and takes his sword and, waving it, says to his fellow citizens, Jew and Gentile, come follow me; mine is a campaign of brotherly love in this land of one flag, one country and one God. Listen! Any one living within the bounds south of 26th street, north of 39th street, east from Stewart avenue to Lake Michigan can vote for Mr. Jones, regardless of your politics or as you voted in the primary. Peter P. Jones, independent candidate for aldeman of the Second ward, is one of the most prominent citizens on the South side. He has lived in the ward for the past ten years, and is a successful business man. He has gained wide reputation as a photographer, having won several prizes in various exhibitions conducted by the YOUR ALDERMAN Some Reasons Why Mr. Wright Did Not Get the Nomination for Alderman in the Recent Primary Election. Mildred Miller In the first place many real good citizens in the second ward as in other wards do not interest themselves enough in politics to register and do their duty either at the primary or the regular election. Jealousy and lack of race pride must be mentioned as another reason for Mr. Wright's defeat. There are those of the race who will not help to elevate a negro to any place of honor that they themselves have not or can not obtain. There are too many disgruntled would-be leaders whose motto is too plainly written "if I can not you shall not." Then there is another grievous fault that we possess as a race—we are moved too much by personal feelings toward a candidate. Take us in club room, lodge hall and even in the church, no matter how well qualified a man or woman may be for the office, if by he or she chances to be disfitted by us we vote for the one that we fancy regardless of his or her lack of ability. There is no doubt in the minds of any that Mr. Wright is not fully qualified for the office that he sought. His past record proves his integrity and intellectual ability. But on the other hand if he would best serve these peculiar people of African descent a man must not only have their confidence but also he must be a good "mixer" as well. In short if a negro would win a negro's vote he must speak and shake hands at other than election times. Lastly the race as a whole is not educated enough along the lines of good citizenship. We are not fully alive as to the issues of the day. Give the negro his own daily paper to read on the way to and from his work and like the other people he will become imbued with race pride and a sense of his duty as an American citizen. "Attempts at School Segregation in Chicago" will be the subject for the meeting at Douglass Senter Sunday, March 10. The article in The Defender Saturday, Feb. 24, under the head of "Try to Place Lie on Booker T. Washington" by Mildred Miller will be read and discussed. One Woman's Opinion of Others. It goes far toward reconciling me to being a woman when I reflect that I and thus in no danger of ever marrying one—Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. Not a: Lucky Word "It is not a lucky word, this same impossible; no good comes to those that have it so often in their mouth." —Carlyle. Great Telescope. It is undoubtedly true that heaven always seems nearer when viewed through a clear conscience. MR. EDWARD D. GREEN FOR REPRESENTATIVE "I am candidate for re-election as representa state of Illinois and the county of Cook. If I last general assembly at Springfield, then do then give me the honor which is due me—let started for you and then when I shall have fin and out on my own accord." The above is the statement made by our day when a reporter questioned the Hon. Ed. G was much elated over the fact The Defender s was going to make the race. Look out for my friend, Honest Ed., be returned to the Mecca o ion as representative of the people of the of Cook. If I did not do my duty at the field, then do not send me back; if I did is due me—let me finish the work I have I shall have finished that I will step down made by our representative on last Tues- the Hon. Ed. Green in the grain office; he The Defender sought him out to see if he took out for my name and see to it that your to the Mecca of Illinois. "I am candidate for re-election as representative of the people of the state of Illinois and the county of Cook. If I did not do my duty at the last general assembly at Springfield, then do not send me back; if I did then give me the honor which is due me—let me finish the work I have started for you and then when I shall have finished that I will step down and out on my own accord." The above is the statement made by our representative on last Tuesday when a reporter questioned the Hon. Ed. Green in the grain office; he was much elated over the fact The Defender sought him out to see if he was going to make the race. Look out for my name and see to it that your friend, Honest Ed., be returned to the Mecca of Illinois. National Association of Photographers, of which he is a member. He also holds membership in the Illinois State Association of Photographers, is prominently identified with the Y. M. C. A. movement on the South side, and is a member and supporter of most of the progressive organizations of this city and county. The platform upon which Mr. Jones seeks election is simple but broad. In it he declares: "For equal rights to all, special privileges for none." "Better street lights and plenty of them." "Better system of ash and garbage removal." "Better streets and alley cleaning." "Reduce telephone rates." "Seventy-cent gas or lower." "Better schools and more of them." "Better paid school teachers." "A fair chance for every child, without regard to race, speed or color." out regard to race, creed or color." A committee of one hundred business men was organized on Thursday with J. Gray Lucas, attorney at law, as chairman, and Thomas McCain, secretary. Headquarters in the ward have opened at 3519 South State street and a vigorous campaign will be promoted. CHARLES KRUTCKOFF THE MAN. Candidate for the Republican Nomination for the Office of Member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County, Illinois. M. B. Hon. Charles Krutckoff. Has been employed in the office of the Board of Assessors since the present assessment law went into effect in 1899. Has made steady advance since that time from a minor position to that of Chief Clerk of the Board. Mr. Krutckoff is undoubtedly well qualified for the position. His continuous employment and advancement during the several administrations of the Assessors conclusively shows his ability. Mr. Krutckoff was born in Chicago November 1st, 1871. Was educated in the public schools of Chicago. Has lived in the South Town of Chicago all his life—40 years—and in the same neighborhood. Is married and the father of a family of two children. Early Anti-Race Suicide Sentiment. I was ever of the opinion that the honest man who married and brought up a large family did more service than he who continued single and only talked of population.—Goldsmith's "View of Wakefield." A Little Suspicious Percy Noodles says that although he never tells tales out of school, his experience is that when a girl lets him shake hands with her in her muff she will let him keep on shaking.—Dallas News. Can't Be Done A New York railroad has installed "whispering whistles" on its locomotives, but unfortunately the difficulties of installing them on office boys seem too great to surmount. Always There Ahead of Time. "I owe all my success, in life to having been always a quarter of an hour beforehand."—Lord Nelson. --- --- The first time Holopter saw the dog he walked on rapidly and tried to think of something else. Memories of past benevolences in the canine lines and their resultant troubles prompted him to adopt this course. All his life Holopter had been seeing homeless dogs, and even he had reached the point where he realized that it was not always well to have too acute a vision. Further, this particular dog was not at all the sort of dog a sane person would care to see. It might have been almost anything in the line of dog except a Mexican halriness, because it was so grimy and matted that its original style of architecture and decoration was quite obliterated. But Holopter had caught a glance from its eye that struck in. He wrested up his fur collar and dug his hands farther into his pocket, curling on, frowning. "I came near bringing a dog home," Holpeter told his wife at dinner that night. "My goodness!" cried she. "I should think you'd have more sense!" "Oh, I was just joking!" Holpeter made hastel to say. "We can't have a dog in a flat." The next morning as he he walked down the street Holpeter saw the dog again, shivering in the mouth of an alley, tall between legs. "Good boy!" Holpeter said recklessly and snapped his fingers. The dog put forward one shivering paw and then huddled back. It was too cold evidently to risk the effort which might end in a rebuff. That moon in the midst of his hot lunch Holpeter choked. "Bet it hasn't had a square meal for weeks!" he growled. "Huh?" said the man who was talking to him. "Nothing at all!" Holpeter snapped. The next morning in his pocket reposed a neat little packet of meat and bones and Holpeter was terribly concerned when the dog was not at the usual alley. He found the beast a block away, however, and gave him the food. He stood watching it eat and was run into by six men inside of a minute. "Say," Holpeter broke out to his wife that evening, "he'd be a fine little fellow if he had a bath and was fed up!" Mrs. Holpeter, with wifely intuition, jumped the conversational gap and guessed the first time. "Henry," she said, "I wish you'd get that dog out of your mind! Do you remember the collie you brought home which ate up your aunt's new sealskin and lost you a legacy?" "Well, there are no more legacies to lose," said her husband cheerfully. "And if you could see his pathetic eyes!" Holpeter each morning began to get anxious when he was a block away from the alley frequented by the dog. If he failed to see it he hung around to wait for it. His efforts to further his acquaintance with the little beast went for naught. The dog had stood so much abuse that its suspicions were deep. Finally on a day which was so cold that ice cream would have tasted like a hot drink Holpeter threw caution to the winds. "It's a shame," he said, "to think of that nice little dog freezing to death and starving and nobody willing to put out a helping hand! I'm going to take him home and fix him up!" Fired by this virtuous resolve, Holpeter left work an hour earlier than usual that afternoon to search for the friendless pup. When he saw it and whistled it edged away. "Poor chap!" Holpeter said. "It doesn't know I'm his friend!" The dog ran across the street and Holpeter followed, narrowly escaping the wheels of an automobile and followed by the lavish remarks of its chauffeur. Once on the sidewalk the dog started to run and Holpeter broke into a gallop. The woman whose handbag he carried away on a coat sleeve button in his hake protested so vociferously that Holpeter, quite unconscious of his crime, was forced to stop because of the crowd that harassed him. Everybody told the policeman that Holpeter was trying his best to get away because they saw him dogging and running! It was an exceedingly cold evening and the policeman was not in a pleasant frame of mind. Holpeter got home at 11 o'clock that night and told his impassioned story to his wife. "Well," she said when he had ended his harrowing tale, "what became of the dog?" "Dog!" roared Holpeter. "If he has any sense he's running yet!" Tragedies Told in Headlines. "Barber Suggests 'Hair Tonic' to Bald Headed Man." "Pastor's Parrot Tries to Help Him Ask a Blessing at Company Dinner." "Great Airing of Soiled Linen; Fire in Chinese Laundry." "Two Society Leaders Accidentally Meet in Pawshop." "Manicure Lady Recognizes Runaway Husband by His Warts." "Fighting Editor in When Kicker Calls at Office." Rich Find of Old Silver Coins. More than 2,000 silver coins have been found in a field near Ribe, the oldest town in the west coast of Jutland, in Denmark. The coins are of the "short-cross" type, issued in England under Henry II, Richard I., John, and Henry III., but always bearing the name of Henry, and chiefly of the mints of London, Canterbury and Winchester. A Pertinent Question. "The old year didn't do much for me." "What did you do for the old year?" IN THE RAIL- ROAD CENTER By J. R. Winston. The Chicago, Great Western Railroad Company will give work to colored men with families in their shops at Oelweln. It is a good town, and the white people will rent or sell property to you from $50 up. Investigate. Mr. J. Bates, 342 West 59th St., New York City, N. Y., was in Chicago Thursday night, Feb. 29, in service of the Erie R. R. Co., as second chef. On reaching his quarters here in Chicago, where the company rooms all of their dining car men, 142 West 47th St., there awaited him a telegram from his native home, demanding him to come at once to settle up some property matters which can not be settled without him there. Mr. J. W. Glasgow, 126 West 29th St. who is in the Pullman service to Grand Rapids, Mich., over the Pere Marquette Railroad Company's lines, is a member of many lodges. News Agent on Train No. 5, Chicago, Great Western Railroad, on March 1, at 11:40 p. m., was saved from an angry mob of immigrants by Train Porter John R. Winston, Immigrants film-flammed out of $240. Mr. James A. McDonald, 236 Grand St. Jersey City, N. J., was in Chicago Feb. 29, from New York City, N. Y., in service of the Erle R. R. Co. on the dining car, under Chef Boston Vanwinkle. If you really love to read a real race pride paper then read the Chicago Defender. Mr. John W. Hightower, 37 West 45th Pl, the polite usher at the I. C. an't Beat It You Can Can't Beat W. B. HARRISON Pro Hot Home-Made Bread served all day with those delicious home cooked meals that are served at The Model C 12 WEST $1ST STREET, Near Columbia Hotel Building Moderate Prices Qu Phones—Aldine 3368—Automati EDWARD FELIX CREAM PARK PHONE DOUGLAS 2928 Cream, Stationery, Confectionery, Tobacco, Clay epapers, Bread, Cakes and Pies. Before buying give Fish and Weber Stamps with Groceries, Ice Sodas. A First-Class Laundry Agency in Gomers D FELIX :: :: 52 W. Edw. Felix's Hairdressing ands open for all kinds of Hairdressing, Scalp T, Hair Goods to order. Special care taken of its and nails. A complete line of toilet art glas 2928 General Mail Order Business to all parts of the country. 52 W. S Thompson Hardware DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF HARDWARE We do roofing, guttering and all kinds of tin work. Stoves and furnace repairing especially. 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Mr. Randall Ray, the general relief man in the dining car service of the Chicago Great Western Railroad Company, is now relieving Mr. Brady, on Trains 3 and 4 from Chicago to Oelwine, Ia. Mr. Lewis Taylor, 508 West 54th Pl., chef on cafe parlor car 163, in service of the Chicago Great Western Ry. Co., says the faster they come the better he likes them. Mr. Charley Blake is now running to Ft. Dodge, Ia., as train porter in the service of the Illinois Central Railway Co. Humorlattice Talk on Grammar, George Ade, at a dinner in Chicago, delivered an amusing little address on grammar. "Don't," he began, "don't say, 'Mamle and me have been to church,' when you mean 'Mamle and I have been to church.' Why, though, lie about it at all? Don't use the word 'got' too much. It is inegleant. I have got a million' is not nearly so refined as I have a million.' From whom you got it is, after all, nobody's affair but your own." Their Probable Life Tenure AND PROMISE A LIFE TERM. According to insurance figures, when the wife dies first the husband will survive nine years; but when the husband is first to go the wife survives 11 years. Brevity Appreciated A preacher is in error who imagines that he can make his sermon immortal by making it everlasting.—New York Outlook. THE CITY OF EVANSTON Mrs. T. F. Richardson, 2021 Cofax St. entered Provident Hospital for an operation Tuesday. Mrs. Henry Fletcher, 1723 Lyons St., was hostess to the Dumbar Club on Thursday afternoon. A pleasant afternoon was spent, delicious refreshments were served. Mrs. W. F. Cromer, 1414 Florence Ave., is quite ill at this writing. The Dorcas Guild was delightfully entertained by Mrs. Charles Morris, 1800 Sheridan Idd., on Thursday afternoon. A dainty repast was served by the hostess. Mr. W. Chew Williams is ill at his home, 1310 Foster St. Mr. J. Johnson, of Edgewater, entertained the members of The Shanty Club at his home Saturday night. All report a pleasant evening. Mrs. P. R. Downs, 607 Chicago Ave. entertained the Julia Gaston Woman's Club on last Friday evening. The meeting was well attended; an interesting program was given on the life and work of Fred Douglass. The last Friday in the month is devoted to Praise meeting. The club was honored by three male visitors. Refreshments were served. All left wishing that they might be united soon again. Mrs. Willis Brown, 1726 Oak Ave. represented the Dunbar Club at the City Federation, which met in Chicago. Monday. Mrs. Henry Butler was to have attended, but owing to the illness of her husband, could not attend. Swell Dinner Party. Mr. Baker Depugh, the efficient director of Ebenezer A. M. E. Choir, entertained the members of the choir at a dinner party Wednesday evening in honor of his birthday. The table was beautifully decorated, and also laden with the delicacies of the season. A very enjoyable evening was spent, the guests leaving at a late hour, wishing Mr. Depugh many happy returns of the day. The members of the choir are: Sopranos, Mrs. B. Depugh, Mayme Wilson; Altos, Mrs W. A. Kineaid, Mrs. P. R. Downs, Mrs Dora Dunn; Tenors, Mr. W. B. Pollard, Mr. E. Erwin; Basses, Mr. B. F. Raymey and Mr. A. H. Jones. Florence A. White, Organist. Mr. Jasper Amper, of Globeville Mich., spent a few days last week with his sister, Mrs. Chas. Scruggs, 1914 Asbury Ave. Mrs. C. Webb, Mrs. Amelia Woodson and Mrs. P. Downs represented The Julia Gaston Woman's Club at the City Federation Monday. Mrs. James Witt was not able to go, owing to illness in the family. Mrs. Geo. Cannon, Forest Ave., entertained the Whist Club Friday afternoon. A pleasant time is reported. A dainty repast was served by the hostess. Mrs. B. P. E. Gayles and family left Wednesday evening for their new home at Macon City, Mo., Rev. Gayles having gone a few weeks ago. Mrs. Abner Hall, 1501 Dewey Ave., is not so well at this writing. Mrs. D. W. Richardson, 1105 Clark St., returned from Daunville, Ky., Monday, being called there by the death of her mother. Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The revival meetings are being well attended, and great interest shown. Rev. C. M. Thomas is conducting the meetings. Mr. James Witt, Clark St., is quite ill at this writing. Services were well attended Sunday. There was one accession to the church. Sunday services as usual: Preaching, 11 a. m.; Bible School, 12:30. Rev. C. M. Thomas will address the Young Men's Progressive Club at Second Baptist Church at 2:30. B. Y. P. U., 6:45. Preaching, 8:00 p. m., by Rev. Thomas. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Not since Christmas has there been such crowds as were at Ebenzer on last Sunday. The pastor preached both morning and night, and three persons united with the church during the day. Sunday is quarterly meeting. Rev. Dr. Roberts will deliver the sermon in the afternoon, and because there will be no such meeting elsewhere in the city it is expected that the large crowd will come from there. Rev. I. N. Daniels, presiding elder of the Keokuk District, is in the city, and will take part in the services. Judge Mayo and Rev. Garrison of Gary, Ind., will spend the day in Evanston, the guests of Rev. Graves, and will preach at one of the services Sunday. On account of the recent revival there will be nearly one hundred persons who will take their first communion Sunday, and no doubt four or five hundred will commune during the day. The thirtieth anniversary of the organization of Ebenezer, and the third anniversary of the dedication of the new church will be observed in the form of a great banquet and an all-star recital on the night of Thursday, March 21st. The special attractions will be the appearance of the Midland Jubilee Concert Company, under the charge of William A. Hand, with W. E. Gossette, the greatest pipe organist of the race. Then there will be also a white brass band of fifteen pieces, making its first appearance in Evanston. This musical aggregation has been rehearsing for nearly a year, and no doubt will play a fine part in the recital. In charge of a committee of thirty persons, composed of some of the leading church and society workers of the North Shore, Mrs. Effle Osborn will prepare to banquet Evanston's richest and leading citizens on that occasion, who have already promised to be present. Working with Mrs. Osborn are the following: Mesdames Hanah King, Anna Smith, Ida Benton, Caroline Pickett, Carrie Brackenridge, Emma Butler, Birdie Garnett, Lorette Stewart, Cora Morris, Martha Short, Bessie Brown, Rosa Bell, Bessie Hutt, Margaret Hill, Anna Williams; Messrs. A. P. Perry, Samuel J. Cannon, Isaac Patton, Wm. King, James Hill, Richard Williams, Brownlee, Jerry Reid, Charles Scruggs, Thos. Cotton, C. W. Smith, Wm. Kincaid, Chas. Morris and James Malone. The Boys' Club gave a very interesting program Sunday afternoon on A. Lincoln, Jack Smith and Horace Graves, Jr., were the speakers. Music, cornet solo, by E. Hutt, Jr. HOTEL NEWS All Up-to-date Hotel News and News of Boll Hope. By S. Adams. NEW HOTEL WILL HAVE UNDERGROUND STORES. Five Floors Below Street Level Feature of New York Hostelry; Vanderbilts Behind It. A hotel twenty-three stories high and which will possess many features, among them stores underground, is to be erected on the block between Forty-third and Fourty-fourth Sts. and Madison and Vanderbilt Ave. New York, as a part of the extensive scheme for covering the railroad yards with gigantic buildings. The new hotel will not be over the tracks, like the other buildings embraced in the scheme, but will be opposite the new station and will connect directly with it underground. It is for this reason that the underground shops have been planned. Gustav Baumann, for twenty years one of the proprietors of the Holland House, heads the operating company, and John McE. Bowman is the vice-president and treasurer. It is financed by Vanderbilt interests. A plot 200x215 feet will be built upon, and with its twenty-three stories the hotel will be among the largest in the city. The foundation will extend sixty feet below ground, giving five floors below the street, where the stores connected with the station will be. The hotel will have 1,000 rooms. A new hotel in Washington, D. C., is the Stag, located directly opposite the Post Office at 608 Ninth St., and, as its names indicates, will be conducted for men only. The Stag is said to be splendidly furnished, and every room equipped with bath, telephone and electric fan. Manager Kerns of the Wentworth Hotel, Lansing, Michigan, wishes to correct the impression that has gone abroad that Lansing cannot furnish proper hotel accommodations on account of the destruction of the Hotel Downey a few weeks ago. The Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis, is to have a new rathskeller or basement dining room, work upon which will be started at an early date. This new department of the Radisson will have a street entrance as well as an entrance from the hotel. LA GRANGE NEWS La Grange, Ill., March 8.—Miss Lottie V. Wilkins, of Hinsdale, Ill., is going to her home in Virginia, on account of ill health. Sunday, March 3 was quarterly meeting at A. M. E. Mission, Presiding Elder Jackson preaching a great sermon. In the evening his text was "Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself." Mr. Charley Sander, of 14 E. Bur Mr. Charley Sander, of 14 E. Burlington, is very sick. Rev. Samson is improving very rapidly at the hospital in Chicago. Rev. R. E. Cobb, of A. M. E. Mission, is expecting his family from Iowa this week. Mr. Hammond & Handy gave a party in Hinsdale. It is reported of having a fine time. The Young Men's Progressive Sunday Evening Club, of La Grange, elected new officers for the coming six months. They were: 'Mr. M. L. Pettifail, Pres.; Mr. Harry Hammond, Vice-Pres.; Mrs. J. H. Boswell, Sec.; Miss L. Bird, Treas.; Miss Ollie Stump, Critic; Mr. J. H. Thompson, Serg, at Arms; Mrs. M. J. Drew, Chaplain; Mrs. L. Brook, Chairman of program committee. Mr. Denails, of Hayes Ave., was in Chicago Tuesday evening. Mr. Willett Evan, 225 S. Cuthaine, was visiting friends in Chicago Sunday. Mr. Roy Currie, of Hinsdale Basket Ball team, reports of losing the first game this season away from home to the Riversiders. CHICAGO DEFENDER Since January 1 the Chicago Defender's circulation has grown. Beginning with the year its fearless fight for the rights of the people, its special features printed in attractive style has won for it many new and substantial friends. The sale of the paper and the increase in mail subscribers has been extremely encouraging during the past month. The past two weeks were the most remarkable. The Defender is delivered to both agents and subscribers Saturday morning. By evening most of the news stands were sold out and the circulators were busy Sunday morning in an endeavor to supply the demand. In our next issue there will be many interesting features, so order your paper TODAY. Agents will be promptly supplied. Circulation Department always open. Telephone Douglass 3339. ENGLISH SPEECH FOR CHINA. As nobody knows even approximately the number of inhabitants in the vast Chinese domain, so, perhaps, nobody can say definitely and positively how many distinct dialects are spoken by the peoples of the different provinces. A recent authority puts the number at "over a hundred." So widely differing in many respects are many of these dialects that they constitute practically distinct languages. To endeavor to group, combine and standardize these languages into one common speech for the whole empire would be a work of many years and of immense difficulties. In fact, it would seem to be an undertaking involving greater difficulties than the introduction of a complete new tongue. And it must be remembered that the official and educated classes are familiar already with English. The language is taught in the universities and many of the schools. It is the common medium of official communication with other governments. At the same time, the leaders of the new movement are enthusiastic friends of our country. If the republican movement shall succeed, that success may be followed by the transformation of the Chinese into an English-speaking people. How much of a man's income should be spent' for rent? Benjamin C. Marsh, of New York, executive secretary of the committee on congestion of population, told the Citizenship Class of the South Congregational church of this city that no wage-earner should pay more than 20 per cent. of his income for rent, says the Boston Globe. This is cutting the scale down, as there is a saying that one-fourth of the income can be wisely devoted to rent. Perhaps conditions are changing and Mr. Marsh is right. One-fifth of the income certainly leaves a larger margin to be devoted to the purchase of food, clothing and other necessities and gives a little chance to save. But it is not always possible to find suitable accommodations with a fifth of the income, nor with a fourth for that matter. Rent is not a luxury, but a fixed charge, and it is not always what a man wants to pay or can afford to pay, but what conditions compel him to pay. Rochester (N. H.) Courier: The Boston Globe has a timely editorial on the deficiency of modern school pupils in spelling, and suggests that the oldtime spelling matches might be revived with good result. Any person who cannot spell fairly well and read aloud with good effect comes pretty near being illiterate, says the Globe. Amen, and a loud one! Give the school pupil a thorough drill in reading, spelling, writing, arithmetic, geography and such fundamentals and let him learn the fol-de-rols afterwards, if he wants to. That collision between a steamship in the merchant service and a United States armored cruiser in the harbor of Honolulu, in which the cruiser was so badly damaged as to necessitate immediate retirement for repairs, while the merchant ship steamed off apparently uninjured, might be cited as illustrating Kipling's assertion to the effect that the "weaker vessel" is the deadlier of the two. Prof. Worthington told a London audience that in order to obtain pictures of what happened when a drop of water fell into a vessel containing water he had taken photographs by an electric spark of the duration of three-millionths of a second. Some day, perhaps, Prof. Worthington will be able to take a photograph of the drug store soda-fountain wink. A young man in Newark killed himself because of despondency. He had been promoted and was afraid he would not be able to keep up to the work. This kind of suicide is most unusual, and will have few imitators. The average American young man is not afflicted with such fatal modesty. A Kansas dentist is reported to have discovered how to cause new teeth to grow in the jaws of people who have lost the ones with which nature furnished them. Let those who have swallowed their false teeth hope on. "No man has the right to marry on $4 a week," says a Kansas judge. This blasts the hopes of some of the devoted army of lady boarding house keepers. A German aeronaut says he thinks a transatlantic flight possible. There is no danger in thinking so provided he confuses himself to thinking. Complaint is raised because the doctors sometimes remove the appendix unnecessarily, but nobody has yet demanded that they "put it back." Nobody ever seems to think it worth while to say anything about the appearance of the first bluejay. On a cold morning the motor truck never has a frosted bit thrust into its mouth. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER OF GROVE ST., INA. HAPPEN IN THE CITIES Balky Horse Blocks HAPPENINGS IN THE CITIES Balky Horse Blocks Cleveland Street CLEVELAND.—An antiquated horse with a hang-dog, apologetic cast of countenance, a moth-eaten hide and the disposition of a Missouri mule, stopped on Cleveland's busiest street the other afternoon. For twenty-five minutes the horse defied four of Chief Kohler's "finest," blocked traffic on the congested thoroughfare and kept a crowd of some 300 shippers, office boys, clerks, teamsters and chauffeurs in an uproar of merriment. The horse was pulling a cart which to all appearances was as antiquated as himself. A little negro topped off the outfit. When the horse stopped the negro carefully laid away his stump of a whip, extracted "the makin's" from a place of concealment in a dilapidated coat and thoughtfully began to roll a cigarette. Just fifty seconds from the moment the horse had decided to cease movement a mounted traffic regulator arrived. "Get a move on that nag," he shouted to the negro. City Schools to Be Social Centers CHICAGO—Thirteen public school buildings will be opened in Chicago soon as neighborhood social centers. For the first time in its history the Chicago board of education will offer to persons not of common school age some of the benefits that the presence of school buildings may bring to a neighborhood. This decision was reached at a recent meeting of the board's committee on social centers. To help the people get their money's worth out of expensive equipment used only a few hours out of the day is the object of the innovation. At variance with persons who would have the use of school property and resources restricted entirely to educational purposes, the committee of the board intends to maintain places of evening recreation wherever the people of a neighborhood accept the opportunities offered to them. "Our idea in opening these social centers," said Dean Sumner, in explaining the new policy, "is to learn if there is a demand for the use of schools by adults. If there is such a demand or if we can create it, we shall develop the centers into evening meeting places for parents' clubs, for Gets Rich Selling Candy on Streets I THINK ILL RETIRE NEW YORK.—The wind-swept corner at Broadway and Fulton street is soon to lose one of its two old outdoor merchants. Phil Roman, the rubber stamp man, contemplates a future of solitude, and the sparrows in St. Paul's churchyard one of hunger, for Adam Schmalzer, friend and mentor to Phil and chief provider to the sparrows, is going to retire. Profts accruing from the sales of a million penny sticks of candy have made Adam financially independent after thirty years, and he has realized it suddenly. Phil will tell you, with a look in his eyes that belies his words, that he is "glad old Adam has got some sense at last—ougter retired long ago." Adam has not been "old Adam" to "My dad was the lemonade on the city. My grandmother, and a girl I've been a little I've been able to go good educations a now," old Adam is In the thirty year ner Adam has my Take Revenge by Clipping Girl's Hair Take Revenge by Clipping Girl's Hair OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.—Barbara Weaver, the 15-year-old girl who was shorn of her locks as she lay asleep, lost her crown of glory because she was "stuck up." It is strongly suspected that the vandals who snipped off one of her silken braids were two boys, former playmates of hers, who resented what they regarded as her growing tendency toward aristocracy. Little Miss Weaver is the daughter of Claude Weaver, an attorney, who is considered wealthy. Barbara Weaver had been on friendly terms with the children in the neighborhood of the family home, but is said to have gained the idea of late that her social standing did not permit of her continuing such relations. Two of her cast-off friends are believed to have adopted the "rape of the lock" idea to express her resentment of these high-fown notions. This theory is strengthened by the fact that Cynthia Powell, a girl of Barbara's age, who attended school with her, received a "Black Hand" letter recently, threatening her with WINGS ks Cleveland Street "Do it yourself, sah," responded the erstwhile driver, complacently con- tinuing to roll the "skag." The spick and span officer vanished from his mount, grabbed the bridle and gave it a jerk. Then he jerked again. Then he pulled. The horse regarded him with reproachful eyes, but it didn't move. A bicycle patrolman, a cotton-gloved traffic cop, and then another, appeared within the next five minutes. Also a crowd gathered. The horse hung its head in a disinterested sort of way and the little negro puffed away in the same way. The "finest" reddened under the jeers and shouted suggestions from the office boys and teamsters, and finally gave it up. "Ah might unhitch that there hoss and lead 'im away," suggested the little negro thoughtfully. "I's 'galst the rules to unhitch on a congested street," responded an officer curtly, "you've got to drive him." "A'm powerfully sorry, boss, but Ah jus' naturally can't do that," said the little negro, and started to roll another cigarette. Traffic had congested until it threatened to block Euclid avenue also. Then the officers admitted defeat. The little negro unhitched, the officers, alded by volunteers, backed the wagon into an alley, and the horse ambled dejectedly along. social organizations and for civic debating societies, all under the direction of the principal of the center, who is also the principal of the school. "Last year we conducted ten school buildings as centers for children. "Each of the centers for the children was provided with a principal and six teachers. Parents came in swarms with their children and so they really made use of the buildings as social centers for adults before the privileges were formally given to them. "For the children we shall continue the privilege of recreation in the old schools and in those added this year. In the same buildings the older people will be urged to form social clubs, hear lectures, attend dramas, join in advanced gymnasium work and hear and participate in debates." Phil very long. When he came to the corner in 1881 the rubber stamp man called him the "kid," for Phil then had been doing business at the old stand for something like twelve years. Adam wasn't at the corner when a reporter went to see him the other day. Phil was standing guard over both stands. "Yes," he admitted, "Adam, he's going to quit. Thirty years I've seen him come and go. Six o'clock in the morning I'd see him come across Broadway lugging his candy case from the basement where he kept it. "Guess there's more money in candy than there is in rubber stamps. Now Adam's to go, I'd quit, too, if I could afford it." "My dad was the first man to sell lemonade on the streets of New York City. My grandfather was a sidewalk merchant, and a good one, too. Maybe I've been a little luckier than they. I've been able to give my girl and boy good education and they are married now," old Adam said. In the thirty years at the church corner Adam has missed just five days. MAMA OH MA dire things unless she continued to speak to two boys of the neighborhood who are under suspicion. Miss Weaver's hair is a beautiful auburn and was long and silky. In preparing it for the night, it was her practice to arrange it in two long braids. Miss Rosabell Teder sleeps in the same room with her, and discovered on awakening that one of the beautiful braids was missing. Hastily awakening her companion, they began a search and found the braid on the floor beside the bed. Miss Weaver's parents were aroused, and the police were notified. Later the other braid was cut off, so that Miss Weaver's hair now presents a Buster Brown effect. Phone 3499-R The expression, "Faithful work is always of the same size," appeared in a recently published article. It opens a world of thought to those who pause long enough to consider such matters, besides offering a generous share of comfort and encouragement to those who sometimes grow disheartened at the apparent result of their efforts. It is true that the world is not always as appreciative as it might be, but then while the world has a big heart and, as a rule, a kindly disposition, it does not always show its appreciation at the moment, says the Charleston News and Courier. It is just this apparent lack of encouragement that makes us lose heart at times and wonder whether after all it is worth while to do our best. The big things in life seem to take up so much room in the public eye that the smaller and just as worthy matters are crowded out. At least that is the impression which many persons form who see the effects of large efforts, whether they be along constructive, or charitable or educational lines. In a way these effects are spectacular; indeed there is a large proportion of mankind who require brilliant effects to make them display interest in passing events. The quiet, unobtrusive worker intent upon results he accomplishes more than upon the impression he creates in overlooked many times, and after a while the want of attention given him and the lack of encouragement offered him find expression in his attitude of growing discontent towards life. A crusade on "fads and frills" in the public schools of the city is to be started in New York, with more thoroughness and less experimentation as its slogan. Everywhere there seems stirring this revolt against the excessive system of experiment to which the schools have been subjected, with corresponding loss of thorough grounding in essentials. The educational theories of the present seem to share the prominent American craze for speed, more or less regardless of the risks involved in attaining it. The agitation, which appears to be general, will doubtless result in restoring the pendulum, which has swung too far in both directions of conservatism and progress, to its normal swaying. There is a New York statute against the revelation by physicians of the secrets of the consultation room; but a New York judge has decided that it does not prevent a doctor from describing the services which he has performed when he finds it necessary to sue for the collection of his fee. In that case, the judge rules, the physician may proceed with his action, alleging anything and everything that is necessary, without either directly or indirectly becoming liable for violation of the law. The decision would seem to be reasonable. It is a mean man who will refuse to pay a fair fee to his doctor. Coal to the value of $637,000,000 at the place of production was mined in the United States last year. The value of the country's coal product at the place of consumption would be considerably more stupendous gill. Fifty Thousand Dollars Saved DURING the past year and a 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 remedy 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 earning the thanks and good-will of grief-stricken relatives, to whom I have given service at a reasonable price. I have been censured and criticized by some misinformed persons for my attitude and position, but I have done "The greatest good for the greatest number," with regard to the "Other Fellow." Excellence in Service I have strived to make my service perfect in every detail. Up to date livery with courteous drivers, capable and experienced assistants and personal attention to every part of the funeral service. Mr. R. G. Bruce, Editor. FAITHFUL WORK. THE NAME OF THE YEAR. When John reaches his twelfth birthday we say of him that he is 12 years old, and we keep on saying the same thing until he reaches his thirteenth birthday. Then we make a sudden sally forward and declare that he is 13. At no time between the twelfth and thirteenth birthdays have we stated his age correctly, though some of us come a little nearer to it by saying that "he is 12, growing on 13." Common conversation requires a rough-and-ready way of indicating a person's age with reasonable accuracy, but it has no need of scientific exactness. We treat the calendar in much the same way. One year after Christ was born the first year of the Christian era ended and the second year began, says the Portland Oregonian. But, with colloquial inaccuracy, the time was spoken of as "the year one" until the second year was finished, just as we say John is one year old until his second year on earth is completed. Then we say he is two years old until he is three. The first century of the Christian era comprised the time between the birth of Christ and the year 100, the second century ran from the year 100 to the year 200, and so on. Each year as it passes has a name, but the name is not the same as its number. For example, the year which goes by the name 1912 is really the thirteenth year of the twentieth century. The Eiffel Tower changes its dress every five or six years at a cost of from $14,000 to $16,000. The date is at hand when 50 painters will find occupation for three or four months in covering the 180,000 square yards of its surface with a new coat of paint. The shade has yet to be decided upon. The Eiffel Tower started 22 years ago in orange, wore red in 1893, golden yellow in 1899 and silver white on the summit and chrome yellow at the lace in 1907. There are persons who would vote for an invisible shade of khaki for the coming renewal. The tower is now used as a wireless telegraph station, as a post for an electric device to prevent hallstorms and as a guiding mark for aviators. The west can outdo the east, when it sets about it. That Oriental ball in San Francisco threw the famous Hyde ball in New York into the shade, says the Milwaukee Wisconsin. The guests at the New York affair merely went to European history for their costumes, for the most part; while San Francisco searched the Orient, as became a city drawing its wealth from the Pacific, and a delighted public reads of a hostess in mauve pantsalons embroidered in gold thread, and of her mother in Oriental trousers of coral pink. Such a detail as a Salome dance by six young girls was but a trifle in comparison with the evident gorgeousness of the ball as a whole. "A Cincinnati councilman found nine pearls worth $100 each in an oyster." Did this councilman show the pearls or the $900? A sun dog is a sort of frozen rainbow. You don't like that definition? Then make one to suit yourself. from the embalment to the final disposition at the cemetery. Chapel and Show-Room I boast of the most complete and elegantly appointed establishment 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 complete show-room, showing all grades of caskets and funeral furnishings. One Price to All All goods are plainly marked with price, thus eliminating the padding of the price of caskets to suit the pocketbook of the purchaser. Your attention is respectfully called to my prices and I invite a comparison of the quality of our goods. Black caskets, cloth covered, our price, $15; other undertaker, $50; colored plush caskets, our price, $30; other undertakers, $75; couch caskets, our price, $60; other undertakers, $125. I make no extra or unnecessary charges. ---