Chicago Defender

7OLUME VII. NUMBER 12. The Golden Jubilee, in honor of the fifty years' services of Dr. John T. Jenifer in the ministry of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, with a few exceptions, was all that one might desire. The exercises were conducted under the auspices of the Ministers' Alliance at Quinn Chapel, and consisted of eulogies by ministers and laymen, Drs. A. J. Carey, Timothy Reeves, Horace S. Graves; Messrs. J. Gray Lucas, S. Lange Williams, J. D. Bryant and Miss Hallie Q. Brown, M. S., which portrayed the sterling character, ability and varied achievements of Rev. John T. Jenifer, recounting a record on which any man and his people and church would be proud. The reception at Dr. Jenifer's residence, 2430 Vernon Ave., Wednesday night, under the management of the ladies of the united churches, headed by Mrs. B. R. Cook. The good people of Chicago will long remember with what fitness and taste both reception room and dining room were decorated. The following persons remembered Reverend Jenifer on this auspicious occasion: Miss Lizzie Carter, New Bedford, Mass., golden candle stick. R. E. Moore, Shoecraft & Smith families, handsome orch lawn. Bishops L. J. Coppin, J. Albert Johnson, South Africa; C. T. Schaffer, Ministers of Baltimore Conference, Baltimore Preachers' Meeting, Charles Street A. M. E. Church, Boston, Mass, Faculty of Wilberforce University, Dr. T. H. Jackson, Dean of Shorter University of Arkansas, Mrs. Cella Taper, Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. Butler Ephin, Mr. Mrs. Bertrand Marsh, Archbishop Carey sent congratulatory expressions accompanied with tokens in gold, also the Tyrre Circle of Quinn Chapel. Mesdames Morton & Morales, sou- ncier sterling silver sloops; Miss Hallie B. Brown, gold thimble to, Mrs. E. Jenifer; Mrs. Rebecca Aldridge, Pittsburgh, handkerchiefs; Mrs. M. Blake, Cleveland, O. fruit plates. Cash donations were sent by Dr. J. H. Magge, Rev. and M.S. W. D. Cook, L. H. Green and M.S. Gertle Blackwell, of Springfield, Ill. Miss De France of Salt Lake City, and Miss M. Williams of Butte, Montana. Congratulatory letters were received from Bishop M. B. Salters, Charleston, S. C. B. F. Lee, Wilborforce, O.; Prof. S. E. B. Burghardt DuBois, editor of the Crisis, New York; the ministers' Meeting, Washington, D. C.; Dr. L. M. Beckett, the Sunday School of St. John's A. M. E. Church, Ballimore, Md.; Dr. W. W. Beckett, the House, New York; Mrs. Cata Tala Teacher Rock; Miss Catherine Waddelk teacher; and Mrs. W. Hiley Bates, Annapolis, Md.; Mr. and Mrs. John R. Butler, Glencoe, III; Mother Hudson, Chicago; Prof. George D. Jenifer, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Julius N. Avendolph, Mrs. Neena L. Brown, Cleveland, Ohio; Rev. J. B. Massall, rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, and others. DR. FANNIE EMANUEL PRECIPI TATED. Dr. Emanuel, 6352 Rhodes avenue, wife of Prof. Wm. Emanuel, at one time the leader of society in the city, but gave it up to take medicine, had a terrible fall from an east-bound 635 street car on Saturday evening last and sustained painful injuries of her arms and head. Were it not for a demonstration in her arm, which told of the recent袭击 her son, which broke the force of her fall, her arm would have been broken. A reporter for the Defender assisted her home. She was much improved as we go to press. "The Chicago Defender," in the hands of Mr. Harry Shelby, is going big, as the young man is most aggressive. Besides the Defender, Shelby handles "The Freeman," "New York Age" and the great "Crisis Magazine" headquarters, "Adquarters," State street. The agent is doxy good for the reading persons of the race, and desires all who are not purchasing Defenders elsewhere, to come to him, and he will gladly supply your wants. The Home Edition The Editor, R. S. Abbott, Refuses to Let Article as Given Below Go as Sanctioned by Him. DEFENDER FAIR TO ALL. While He Speaks to the Point and Direct from the Shoulder, He Would Give Even a Southern Lynch a Chance to Defend Himself. The manly, intelligent and honorable Negro will not aid in his exploitation or that of his race. The Negroes as such have no candidate for alderman in the Second ward. A white Democrat may have some Negro believing that he is running for alderman to the disgrace of the Negro race and the undoing of the probably well paid aspirant. Card from Editor Abbott. I hereby publicly and with all the force that printers' ink can inject into the matter, repudiate personally, and in my capacity and right as editor of The Defender, and director of its policies, the above excerpt from a so-called syndicate article under the caption, "What is the Excuse?"—that through the merest accident was given a place in The Defender's columns of last week. Inasmuch as Mr. Peter P. Jones, Chicago's well-known photographer, and for the last six years, one of its most esteemed and successful business men and citizens, is the announced independent candidate for alderman of the second ward, the studied omission of his name in the low-down, offensive reproduction above is eloquent of the cowardice and mendacity of the inspirers of the article. From first to last, word, spirit and innuendo—the weapon of the coward, the stabber in the back—it reeks of unwholesomeness, and not for a minute—knowingly—for anyone, high or low, black or white, can or will the columns of this paper, while I am at its head, be used in the promulgation of that brand of dirty work. The Defender would sooner, ten thousand times over, break and wear itself out assailing and exposing the legions of selfish, unprincipled whites that daily are feeding upon, growing fat and rich through the helplessness and ignorance of the race, than put so much as a straw in the war of the humblest Negro striving to lift his self up and out of the ruts—R. S. Abbott, Editor Chicago Defender. The Chicago Defender. FIFTY YEARS OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE FITTINGLY CELEBRATED. The African Methodist Episcopal Clergy, Members and Friends Celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Rev. John T. Jenifer, D, D. Eulogies by Ministers and Laymen Were Given During Exercises at Quinn Chapel, Which Portrayed the Sterling Character of the Reverend. PRESENTS COSTLY AND NUMEROUS. Reception at Reverend's Home, 3430 Vernon Avenue—a Brilliant Affair. Refined Taste and Fitness Displayed in Decorations—The Presents Were Many and of Much Value—Miss Hailie I. Brown a Guest—Ladies on Receiving Headed by Mrs. W. B. Cook. HARRY SHELBY A HUSTLER. CHICAGO, DLL., SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1912. MAJ. T. P. MAPP IS ROBBED WHILE ASLEEP Thief Knotted Pants Legs of the Major in Such a Way That He Could Not Get Limbs Into Neither Longitude — Thief Makes Good His Escape Before Other Trousers Could Be Found to Wear Out in the Still of the Night. "KEEP WATCH, FOR YE KNOW NOT," ETC. Mrs. Mapp Proved a Heroine—Threw Slipper at Robber and Called Him "You Mean Thing," as He Dropped Out of Window Through Which He Game, Into the Snow—Major Mapp Had Automatic Revolver Under Pillow, But Forgot It Until Next Morning: Major T. P. Mapp, 43238 Cottage Grove avenue, who has been for years a member of the order of Odd Fellows and has been made captain of the military division of the fraternal order robbed. Monday night, the major had retired with his worthy spouse, and was soon lost in dreams of battlefields, cannon and war-horses, visions of his commanding figure strutting across the campus drilling his soldier boys in the tactics of war, moved as in panaromic view through his dreams. While in this state of blissful ignorance of the real things of life, something else moved. What was it? A window. Then some one moved? Who was it? A man? No; not Mr. Mapp. He was still drilling his son, so they would be brave and everwatchful, but he forgot to take a little practice in watchfulness himself, so when the thief finally crept into the window and directly over the body of the gallant major, not a ripple of the trouble which was slowly but surely going to shake hands with him disturbed Mapp's slumbers. Like a shadow of evil the thief provoked about the loom, securing everything of value, while the Mapps dreamed dreams. An eye single to his own interest possessed the thief, for when he haul, he deliberately himself with his haul, he deliberately took a firm knot in each leg of Mr. Mapp's troops started to vamoose, when his hurried flight aroused the madam, whose shrieks aroused hubby, who grabbed his pants, and finding them stopped up in the legs, tried to shoot his way through them, thinking he was on a real battlefield. All the time where was the thief? Running, of course, Downstairs to the basement, where the fanor could and would have shot him, only his wife begged of him not to commit murder. Poor Mapp realized when too late to catch 'he crafty fellow that his pant legs were tied in hard knots and the burglar had escaped with his gold watch, twenty-five dollars in money and a beautiful blue velvet hand-bag Mrs. Mapp had but recently purchased. While the major was asleep and drilling his company in the art of protection. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY. "A Message of Hope," by Mrs. Ophelia Ward Bush, author and social worker, from Robert Gould Shaw House, Boston, Mass., Thursday evening, March 28, 1912, 8 p.m., at Fred. erick Douglas Center. Do not miss hearing this, as it will be a rare treat. Tickets are in the hands of the ways and means committee; Mrs. Mary Gales, chairman. As a very interesting speaker from the visiting nurses' association of this city was on our program, we regret that such a few could brave the storm; therefore, they missed a splendid opportunity of hearing what this body of women are doing for us. Mrs. Belden promised to visit us again. Let us try always to attend our meetings. The house committee reported everything moving along nicely for the bazaar. All committees have active persons in their head. Remember the bazaar, Tuesday, April 9, at the Frederick Douglass center. A beautiful, hand-made lingerie skirt, made by Mrs. Martha Walton, will be given to the lucky ticket holder on Thursday night, April 11. Many other attractions at the bazaar. Miss Frankie Seay, the young pianist, will appear April 9. We are very grateful to our friends who always remember us by donations. A check for $5.00 from Mandel Brothers, a half-dozen towels from Mrs. Jackson, of St. Paul; a package containing soap, "Gold Dust," and matches from our faithful member, Mrs. Richardson, of 5117 State street. Third Senatorial district gives as a candidate for a legislative representative, Major R. R. Jackson, honored by all who know him for his brilliance and excellence. CUBA AT LETTS. Noted Scholar and Traveler Wined and Dined at Letts on Monday Evening by His Many Friends. PROF. CHAS. ALEXANDER THE MAN. Gives Glowing Account of the Wonderful Growth of Vegetation and the Thrift of the People—Says It's a Good Place for the American Negro to Invest His Money. A banquet was tendered Professor Charles Alexander, the noted publisher of Boston, Mass., at the 20th Century Cafe, 3132 State St., on Monday evening, March 18th. Alexander is visiting Chicago in the interest of the National Religious Training School located at Durham, North Carolina, of which Dr. James E. Shepard is president. The following gentlemen were present: Mr. Charles S. Steinmann, A. Balley Williams, M. D., Charles H. Taylor, D. H. Anderson, M. D., William H. Clark, A. Wilberforce Williams, W. L. Harrison, Charles B. Travis, George Prof. Chas. Alexander. T. Kersey, Col. John R. Marshall, Charles A. Griffin, Leonard Shaw, William L. Barth, R. S. Abbott, Julius F. Taylor, W. D. Neighbors, S. B. Turner, Robert W. Maxwell, Asa C. Barnes, M. D., Prof. Charles Alexander, Walter Mergerson, E. J. Van Allen Dusey, George P. Smith. Aside from the object of these gentlemen to meet Mr. Alexander, who is on his way to California in an educational campaign, they also were called together to hear an address from Mr. William L. Barth, who is managing the Los Pinos Farms near San Cristobal, in Cuba. Several of the gentlemen present had visited this splendid tract of land and bore testimony as to its value for agricultural purposes. After the banquet was served, which reflected credit upon the management of the cafe, Mr. Charles A. Griffin was introduced in becoming remarks by the toastmaster, Mr. Robert W. Maxwell. Mr. Griffin has but recently returned from Cuba, and in his brief address gave a running sketch of the trip from Chicago to the Los Pinos Farms. What he had to say was interesting and held the attention of all the gentlemen present. Following Mr. Griffin, Mr. Charles A. Griffin also testified to the importance of investing in Cuba a land. Mr. Travis visited Cuba a few months ago. Next the toastmaster introduced Mr. Leonard Shaw, who accompanied Mr. Griffin to Cuba. Mr. Shaw gave a brief account of his trip. He proved himself well informed concerning the possibilities of the island. At this point, Professor Alexander, who spent a while in Cuba during the month of August last year, was introduced. After telling a very funny story, which created considerable laughter and applause, Mr. Alexander urged that Cuba is really the future hope of those ambitious colored men and women who are are seeking a home where there is no color line, and where the possibilities of making an independent living are greater than in any other country. He said that he was convinced that the land comprising the ten thousand acres of Los Pinos farms is as rich and fertile as any land in the island of Cuba. He made a very favorable impression, and many of the gentlemen afterward signified their intention of interesting themselves in the proposition. The toastmaster then introduced Mr. William Barth, the chairman of the speech of the gentleman, Mr. Barth showed his intimate acquaintance with present status of affairs in Cuba and evinced a knowledge of economic and political conditions in other countries as well. He expressed the hope that in a short while the island of Cuba would become one of the possessions of the United States and in that event the increase of land values would be enormous. He gave valuable statistics concerning the cultivation and sales of tobacco, mangos, Avocado Pearls, as well as truck products. Mr. Barth's address was received with hearty applause and marked favor and the gentlemen present, even after the party, was disbanded, were found in groups discussing the future positionalities of the island of Cuba, and up on the whole the proposition for which the gentlemen were called together to consider was very favorably received. Professor Alexander Chicago for San Francisco on red neday. SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST PROGRESSING SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST PROGRESSING The Criterion Club's Efforts Along Lines for the Advancement of the Young Men and Women of the Race Is Meeting with Every Assistance from Those of the Whites Who Are Believers in the Rights of Manhood. ELLA FLAGG YOUNG AS JUDGE. Principals of All High Schools Ask to Select Eligible Candidates for Contest—Miss Ella Flaga Young, Superintendent of Public Schools, Heartily Approves the Efforts of Criterion Club, and Is Giving Them Most Valuable Aid. "Scholarship Campaign begun by The Criterion Club." Much interest has been aroused by the announcement in last week's Defender, of the literary and oratorical contest of The Criterion Club. The colored people of Chicago seem pleased, and also disposed to give their active support to the club in carrying out a project so worthy and unselfish. The principals of all the high schools in Chicago have been written a letter by the club, asking for the list of names of candidates in their respective schools, eligible for the contest, and they are responding promptly. From the names already sent in it appears that there will be at least thirty students eligible, and there is little doubt that they all will enter the contest. Of course, before writing the high school principals, Miss Ella Flagg Young, superintendent of the public schools, was consulted, in order that the project of the scholarship contest might receive her indorsement. She readily gave this and also a letter to the principals, asking them to give to the club the information desired. She complimented the club on its undertaking and declared the idea to be an excellent one. It is learned that the professors of literature at Fisk University, are to be the judges of the papers submitted by the candidates; and the manuscripts ranked by them as the five highest will entitle the persons writing them to speak in the final oratorical contest at Orchestra Hall in June. The manuscript of each candidate is to be sealed by lim in an envelope and this envelope will not be opened by anyone save the three judges of literature. This insures absolute fairness to all, as there will be nothing more important than the name of person who wrote the essay except a number, the name corresponding to which will be held only by the Secretary of the Criterion Club. It will be pleasing to note that in the circular sent to the candidates by the club the first paragraph of it informs them that they are under no financial obligations whatever in taking part in the contest. On the evening of April 2, 1912, a Literary and Musical Soiré will be given by the Criterion Club for the benefit of the contest. Messrs. McCoy and Bruce, and Misses Irene McCoy, Annie Lowry and Katherine Williams will appear in costume on the literary program*, while Messrs. George Gainer, William Hackney and Theodore Thomas Taylor will render the musical selections. Garfield Walters's orchestra will then render music. Come early, for you will enjoy the entire evening, as well as giving your emphatic endorsement to a worthy cause. This is the first time in the history of our people that any organization of the race has attempted anything like this, and as Chicago believes in taking first rank in all enterprises of worth we believe it will give its accoort to these young people engaged in a project so unseafish and uplifting. For any further information address T. S. Ewell, pres., 3708 Wabash Ave, or C. H. Payne, chm. Educational Committee, 4510 St. Lawrence. MAJOR JACKSON WINNING CAN- DIDATE. Major R. R. Jackson, a Giantic Factor in the Political Field—A candidate for Representative to the Legislature from the Third Senatorial District. All of Chicago and vicinity are proud of the candidacy of Major R. R. Jackson for Representative. The Major is one of our foremost public men and is honored for his brilliance of mind and thorough manliness. He is for his people and defends them at every point. He much cares for the race should give every support in his ambitions. The Major is one of the most highly esteemed officers of our own gallant Eighth Regiment. Good Definition of Wit. Wit is the power to say what everybody else was just going to have said, if they had happened to think of it. A QUEEN OF SONG ELATED OVER CUBA. Madam E. Azalia Hackley in Havana, Cuba, Interviewed by Defender Correspondent, Compares Cuba and Southern United States as Sunshine and Showers, Respectively — No Touch of Courtesy Nor a Desire to Protect from Disease Actuates the Breast of the Railroad Companies of the South for the Race. PROTECT HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE-STOP DISEASE. Health Authorities Are Wholly Unconcerned as to Sanitary Conditions of Mode of Living or Travel—Should Order Railway Coaches Cleaned of Filth at Least Once a Week—Cuba's Attitude to the People and Her Sanitary Traveling Accommodations Applauded. Havana, Cuba, March 22.—(Special to Defender).—In an interview with Madam E. Azalia Hackley, America's queen of song, at which interview a reporter for the Chicago Defender was present and heard many things detrimental, but all too true in the comparison made of the treatment accorded the race in the southern United States and that given them in Cuba. The Madam spoke of the many atrocities in operation through the state of Texas, especially those which govern the traveling accommodations as follows: "Cleanliness in the coaches set apart for those of our race is an unknown quantity; the garbage which accumulates from lunches, fruits, etc., are left on the floors of the waiting rooms until they have almost rotted, and from the look of the cuspidors and ash boxes around the depots that are filled with sputum, which is the greatest of germ producers, makes one's head swim trying to calculate the length of time that elapses between their thorough cleanings, hisritis, a dreaded and fatal disease brought about by just such conditions, every spring the Board of Health commissioners have glaring headlines concerning cleanliness as a cure for disease. And the coaches in which one must ride hours at a time, and perhaps all night, are nauseating to look into, much less be an occupant of. I doubt not if some of these compartments do not for six months without being lurched by broom or duster. In many instances the window panes and casings were so bedabbed with soot, grease and cinders that nothing less than a good scraping would improve them. Going from San Antonio to Austin, over the International and Great Northern road the coach was so unbearable filth I was compelled to ask the conductor to have it cleaned and he straightaway informed me that he would have to stand it, as they had no time to waste cleaning our coach. At that moment the car cleaner was passing through a broom and duster, which articles I seized, and swept and dusted the car, while another traveler opened the windows and let into that stench-laden car the pure air of the sunny southland. "And for this inhuman treatment I have entered a complaint to the railroad company. The auditor of a train running from Clarksville to Texarkana, over the Texas and Pacific Railroad, did his smoking in the coach reserved for the race; then left his cigar in our compartment until he finished collecting fares in the other coaches; then returned and resumed his cigar." "Such humiliations of common occurrence, and of course, can be traced to the common people. Not only do the refined as well as the ignorant of my race have all this to contend with, but our women are subject to every indignity, most insulting remarks and offers are given them, and on resenting same you run a dangerous risk of being assaulted and perhaps fatally injured. Now what, with the unclean system of dealing with our travelers, and the immoral designs which are forever in the minds of the southern white men regarding our women and the very lax way in which the health authorities regard welfare of the race in the south, knowingly they surely must, that the prevention they please among the Negroes means the danger of the country; one will not wonder at me being so enthusiastic over the extreme cleanliness and equality shown in Cuba to those of my race." Dr. George C. Hall Still on War Path. Although the police commission excused Officer Frazier A. Artist from the charge of circulating the rumor of the shop-lifting charge, the doctor said on Wednesday after the trial, that sooner or later he will get the right party. Officer Artist, who said he did not know Mrs. Hall, met her for the first time in the commission chambers, and he said: "Why, no, I would never think of such a thing." Everyone who knows the parties on both sides, were quite grieved over the affair, and conservative people seem to believe that the matter should be dropped; but if the right party is caught, to deal with them securely, which the doctor says he would. Merely, Part of Machine. A man used as a cog in a wheel ceases to be a man.—Exchange. PRICE 5 CENTS SCATHING BUT JUST CRITICISM By Mildred Miller. Miss Mildred Miller, a Chicago Defender Reporter, Takes Hyde Park Whites to Block tor Unjust and Malicious Stand Against Race—H. T. Davis a Poor Excuse of a Man, Very Much on Senator Tillman's Order—He Is a Big Republican Leader in His Ward. STATE ASKED TO RESCIND CHARTER FOR HOME OF NEGRO GIRLS. Hyde Park Protective (7) Club Desires the Charter of House of Good Shepherd, an Institution for Girls of the Race Recalled, and Home Moved From Vicinity of Club. Man Who Spoke in Befalf of Race, Beaten. If it is true that success is measured by the opposition met, then the Negro race must surely be more successful than we realize. At a recent meeting of the Hyde Park Protective Club a resolution was passed which petitions the State of Illinois to rescind the charter under which the House of the Good Shepherd operates the home for Negro girls in that vicinity. Why should the rulers of the great commonwealth of Illinois change important laws, rescind charters of needed institutions, just because a few disgruntled commonplace, Hyde Park people are afraid of the progress that the Negro citizen is making in that vicinity? H. T. Davis, president of the club, is not all original in his method of getting his name and fame (? before the people. Mr. Tillman was elected United States Senator by the same line of action. But Mr. Davis should use better judgment in selecting his field for operation. He should move to South Carolina, Mississippi or Oklahoma. When you think of the disorderly manner in which the club conducted their last meeting because a reverend gentleman, spoke in defense of the colored man, you wonder why the better class, the real white folk of the neighborhood, do not object to that sort of noise in a civilized community. After all, the whole affair appeals more to the ludicrous than serious. The prime mover in these outbursts of malignity towards the Negro is fighting for personal gain or for a personal grudge. Who knows what color some of Mr. Davis' ancestors were? Speaking of Mr. Davis reminds the writer of Pope's Dunciad. In Pope's sainthere was a great contest as two could be crowned King of the Duces. MISS LEALTED, CHICAGO GIRL, HONORED St. Paul, Minn., March 22.—(Special to Chicago Defender).—The St. Paul reporter of the Defender send to us the proud news of the honor, now being so ably won by Miss Cath arine Deaver Lealted, the highly accomplished daughter of Father Lealted, a former head of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Chicago. Miss Lealted was on Monday, March 15, named on the honor roll of class 1912 at the Mechanic Arts High School. Miss Lealted is the youngest member in the class of seventy white students and had first honor bestowed upon her by being made valedictorian of the June graduation class. The class will be composed of the very elite of St. Paul's young ladies and gentlemen. THE MINSTREL. The Amateurs' Minnetral 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 office and members; Isaac N. Dunlap, prf; H. Harvey Hostly, secretary; Chas. S. Washington, treasurer; Frank B. Waring, director; D. Duplow, Leroy, Doe C. Smith, Wm.G. Carroll, os Shearaf, Andrew Childress, Howard Cornwell, Doyle, David A. McGowan, Major R. Jackson, Opal D. Cooper, Thomas Allen, Morris Bell, Macon Huggins, Henry Sherwood, Chas. W. Settles, Carey Smith. The Defender has only one for its news after and that I Stata street a lease his sar and no whie else—Edie. Sunday afternoon, Mar p. m., Mrs. C. E. Lewis' will charge of the program. Rev. Francis, of Pilgrim church, wood, will speak on "Charles Dai Contribution to Philosophy and ligion." Miss Russell will give a solo and Mr. Downs will sing. EIGHTH REGIMENT IS INSPECTED Maj. Muir, U. S. Army, the Inspecting Officer, Praises America's Only Colored Regiment in Any State—Men Made Fine Showing—Major Says "These Men Are the Finest Lot I Have Ever Laid My Eyes on So Far This Year." COL. MARSHALL JUBILANT. Both Officers and Men Ready to Move Off to War In 1:55 Notice—and in Heavy Marching Order. The Band Under Capt. Wm. Berry Was the Talk of the Evening. Instruments Were So Clean That Even the House-Fly Had to Wear Smoked Glasses to Gaze Thereon. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, March 19 and 20, the field, staff, noncommissioned staff, band, hospital corps and the six companies of the famous Eighth Infantry, stationed in this city, were inspected by Major Muir, the United States Army officer, assigned to this duty by the War Department. The inspection was very rigid and was more like a muster than an inspection, as the usual ceremonies of a regular inspection were dispensed with. The physical condition of the men was noted, their equipment and numerical strength verified. The attendance at this inspection was almost perfect; the few absent were either sick or out of the city. The regiment is in the pink of condition from every standpoint, and is not only a credit on account of its makeup, but because it can make good and always has made good. The new armory will be built at 35th street and Rhodes avenue. It is expected to be ready for occupancy by January 1, 1913. The down-state companies in Bloomington, Peoria, Springfield, Quincy, Jacksonville and Metropolis, will be inspected the rest of this and next month. The Chicago end, comprising six companies, with field, staff and non-commissioned corps, were all complimented highly. ODD WEATHER DEVICES NATURE FURNISHES MANY SIM PLE BUT INTERESTING ONES. Swiss Weather-House, a Common Toy, Quite Trustworthy — jameson Barometer a Curiosit — Simple Test for Humidity. One at this oldest and simplest ways of telling whether the air is dry or moist is to suspend a piece of seawed out of doors, or even in an apartment where there is no artificial heat. The weed is crisp and dry at the approach of fine weather, while it is fabby and moist when rain is likely. A common toy, the Swiss weather- house, is really quite trustworthy in its forecasts, says the Strand. The woman, of course, emerges from the little house in fine weather, while the man comes out when wet conditions are to be expected. In a medium state of the atmosphere both figures stand just inside the house. The movements are due to the twisting of a cord of catgut, a substance which is highly sensitive to changes in the humidity of the air. Two very singular weather devices are those in which a frog and a leech are employed. In the former case a glass jam-jar is filled to about two-thirds of its capacity with water. A little wooden ladder is constructed, and this is placed inside the jar. A frog will live quite happily in such a position for a few weeks, and it will be found that in fine weather the creature will climb out up to the top of the ladder. In stormy weather, however, the frog prefers to remain under the water. Even more reliable as weather parachutes are leeches. A single leech is placed in a broad glass bottle with a piece of perforated bladder or leather over the mouth. On the approach of fine or frosty weather the leech remains almost motionless, curled up at the bottom. When rain or wind is coming the creature rises to the surface, while a coming understorm will cause it to be much agitated; at times the leech will even leave the water altogether, so sensitive is the animal to an electrical disturbance. The chameleon barometer is a curiosity which has puzzled many people, but its construction is really very simple. The animal changes color according to the weather, being pink in damp conditions, purple in a variable state, and bright blue when the air is dry. A cardboard mount is prepared, and this may be lettered in sections, Faint Storm and Change. The chameleon is sketched out on blotting paper, and then immersed in a solution of chloride of sodium and gum arabic. Any chemist will make up the mixture. show many varying shades, pink to sky blue, with the degree of dampness in sphere. newwhat curious storm-glass is produced by the late Admiral troy. This is formed of a glass ice, stopped, but with a small hole rough the cork. Into the tube has been poured a mixture of camphor, nitre, sal ammoniac, alcohol and water. The changes in the state of the 'o sphere are indicated by the 'pro'on of feathery growths, these ex- upward at the approach of a and retreating to the lower part tube in quiet weather. PETER H. HARRIS Major R.R.Jackson Candidate for representative to the legislature from the Third Senatorial district. Soldier, Orator, Statesman and Public Spirited Citizen. A very large crowd attended the North Shore Men's Club Mask Party, Monday evening, at Phoenix Hall. Mr. W. P. Harrison, pres., made a short address; also Mr. Illa Vincent, the colored wrestler. The 12th Regiment patriciale orchestra, under the leadership of Capt. W. E. Dorsey, furnished very good music. Dr. Carl G. Roberts has moved to 1130 Wells St., near Division St., where he will have more room and better accommodations. Mrs. Helen Gibbons of Buena Ave., is stopping with Mrs. Alexander, 1951 Fulton St. Mrs. Andrew Thomas and aunt, Mrs. Moody, enroute to Evanston, Monday, spent a few hours with Mrs. E. Gordon. Look out for the first dancing party given by the Marshneil Club. A few of those present at the N'S. M. C. Dance Monday night, Misses Viola White, Ada Hunt, Florence Daniel, Miss Hardix, Lucile Smith. Mesdames Harry Chandler, E. G. Gordon, W. Wenthers and C. G. Roberts. Don't forget to attend the first grand reception and ball given by the Dunbar Athletic Club at Phoenix Hall, April 1. Send all news to the North Side reporter, E. Gordon, 4457 Evanston Ave. Phone Edgewater 8655. LIKES THE OLD SONGS MIDDLE-AGED MAN ALLOWS HIM SELF TO WONDER. Will the Ditties of the Present Day Arouse Such Pleasant Recollections as Do Those of the Long-Distant Days? "Do you know what I wonder sometimes?" said the middle-aged man. "I wonder if any of the songs of the present day will live in the minds of the young people who sing them now to arouse pleasant recollections in them 50 years from now. "Do you see what I mean?" I know, I guess, 40 songs—20 anyway—that we used to sing when I was a youth that we all thought were lovely. Some of these had come down to us from older times and they are still living, and I suppose will keep on living. But there were other songs, written in that day, that appeal to us older people now as strongly as they did then, and perhaps more so, though in a somewhat different way now because they bring back fond recollections. "I have no greater pleasure than hearing my children play and sing those old songs that were sung when I was young, and I wonder—I do wonder—if any of these songs written say around in the last ten years, will survive, to be sung by my children 50 years hence, with an interest like mine now in the songs of my youth. "I am inclined to doubt it. Lots of the songs of the present time are foolish, aren't they? And with words poor or worse than poor. And still when I sit down with a book of my old songs and go over it in cold blood, reading instead of singing, I have to smile over some of them, for some of them were pretty thin and mender stuff when you came to read them. Still youth like high fawn romantic things and it doesn't apply the acid test. We don't do that till we are older, and among the songs written in the present day there may be some that will survive, foolish though they may seem to be to people of maturer years. "And how do I know but that the old folks in my younger days thought the songs we sang then were foolish? Maybe they did; but we loved them then and as older people we love them now; they make youth spring up in us again. And it may be, it may be, that some of these preset-day songs that we older people no think of an account will still live, either by some charm of their own or by the charm of all things associated with youth, to be sung 50 years from now by our children then grown old, just as we now sing over the songs of our youth, and with just the same joy. It may be. But I think they will then be singing too some of the songs that pleased us, the songs that go down through generation after generation." Doubting Tom. "Young men believe in nothing nowadays," says Mrs. Ramsbeutham. "He deigns, sigh. Why, there's my nephew, you don't know him." He a Christian, and now he's an occultist. THE Y. M. C. A. HEADQUARTERS The Latest News of the Work in This City—Items of Interest—Speakers. The Y. M. C. A. has been successful in securing employment for two men in the past week. The following letter was received from a lady of Morgan Park with reference to a young lady sent her: Dear Sir:— has been with us now for little more than two weeks. She has proven herself competent, intelligent and agreeable, and we thank you for your kindness. If it is your custom to accept a fee I shall be glad to pay it. Sincerely yours This letter shows something of the work the Y. M. C. A. will be able to do when we are in our new building, with a free employment agency, and a man to look after such work. The Executive Committee met last Tuesday evening and outlined some important work for the Department. Several men were made members of a committee that will assist in collecting the funds subscribed for the building, and in giving proper publication of the work of this department. A meeting of this committee is called for Friday evening. Committee: Messrs. George Arthur, Robert M. Bell, Clarence Churchill, R. A. Croley, R. J. B. Ellington, Chas. Griffin, D. B. Hawley, Robert Hooper, Morris Lewis, Thos. Smith, R. B. Towers and Chas. Washington. Morris Lewis, 3745 Wabash Ave, made the banner collection for the week. J. M. Higginbotham, 4555 Champlain Ave., sent in a check cover- ing payments made by subscribers. Mr. D. S. Johnson, 5490 Monroe Ave., was successful in securing four new cash subscribers to building fund. Mrs. W. E. Williams, 5617 Wabash Ave., is a cash subscriber to building fund. Mrs. Betty Jackson, 21 E. 330 St. and Mr. Joseph McLester also subscribed and paid in full. Mr. D. S. Johnson and wife paid in full The Executive Committee announces the following Sunday meetings: Sunday, March 24, Dr. D. P. Roberts of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Speaker; Solost, Mr. N. L. Sissell. This meeting will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall, 2335 S. State St., at 4:00 p. m. March 31, at the same hall, Mr. P. A. Crosby, city director of boys' work, Y. M. C. A., of Chicago, will give a stereopticon lecture on "The Possibilities of the Boys' Work Through the Y. M. C. A." This lecture will be illustrated by a number of interesting slides, showing the work that the Y. M. C. A. is doing for boys. All men and boys are invited to be present. No admission fee will be charged. The boy scouts, under the command of Major Stephen J. Horde, Chief Scout Master of the United States Boy Scouts, will be our guest. The boys will be dressed in full uniforms. April 7, Easter Sunday, the Y. M. C. A. will have Ladies' Day. A special musical program has been arranged. Further particulars of Ladies' Day will be seen in this paper later. Mr. J. E. Moorland International Secretary Y. M. C. A., of Washington, D. C., was the speaker on last Sunday. A large number of men were present and felt much encouraged after hearing his address. Mr. Moorland left for Washington; D. C., on Wednesday evening, where he is to attend some important business in connection with the Washington Y. M. C. A. He plans to return to Chicago early during the month of April. The report of the secretaries who have had Building Campaigns has reached the office. A copy of this report has been made and will be kept on file. All persons interested in this department should examine the report and see how Chicago stands when compared with other cities. Don't forget to attend the Y. M. C. A. Sunday meetings. You will meet a large number of men who are interested in creating a home and a helpful environment for men and boys. CAMERA HERO SAVED TRAIN Spoiled Films an Ill Reward for Act That Deserves Better Things of Euripides The slave of the camera was dozing in the smoking car when a half dozen shots rang out in the night air. The train slackened. There were more shots. "Train robbers!" shrieked a pallid passenger as he crawled under the seat. The camera man grasped his black box and tripod, and running to the car platform, sprang off into the darkness. The robbers, most of them, were grouped about the express car. There was much money in the express safe. The company said not over $17, but it must have been thousands. Anyway, the robbers were determined to get it, whatever it was. They had done a lot of wild shooting and several persons had been hurt. Now they had shoved a stick of dynamite into the car and were, just about to ignite the fuse. Suddenly a blinding glare filled the air with dazzling fire. With a wild shriek the robbers fled to the woods. The flashlight of the camera man had saved the train. When they found him he was crouched before a train hand's lantern, weeping bitterly. "Something went wrong with the dum thing," he moaned. "The film's spoiled!" Too Tenuous. "There is only one family line in this country which can bear the burdens which are put upon it." "What is that?" "What is that?" THE CHICAGO DEFENDER --- GERMAN CLAIMS HE CAN MAKE AIRBIRH INVISIBLE. Proposed Terror is to Be as Large as the Steamer Olympic and Able to Defy the Telescope at the Distance of a Mile. The invisible airship has already been patented by its inventor Baron Roenne. Baron Roenne is well known in England as an airship and naval engineer, so more respect must be paid to his ideas than to those who try inventing without any technical knowledge. Baron Roenne has submitted his idea to the officials at the Greenwich Royal Observatory, and they declare that it is based on scientific principles, and most certainly practicable. They way this remarkable airship is made invisible is as follows: Take a white wall and paste a white sheet of paper on it. At a distance of a few feet you may be able to detect where the paper leaves off and the wall begins. At a hundred yards the wall looks all wall. You would never suspect the paper of being there if you did not known already. That is Baron Roenne's idea. The outside covering of his airship is made of metal, the composition of which is a secret. It is almost as strong as steel, yet it only weighs one-fourth as much. No hydrogen can leak from a vessel made of it, so the danger of an airship exploding from that cause disappears. It is due to the discovery of chromium, in fact, that the invisible airship is possible. The most important thing about the metal, as far as Baron Roenne is concerned, is that it possesses a very slightly polished surface. This is covered over with a thin coating of transparent varnish. The whole surface of the dirigible, in fact, acts as a mirror, and reflects the same color as its surroundings. If the sky is dull, so is the airship. If the sky is blue, so is the airship. The sides of the keel of this new airship are also reflecting mirrors, and by an ingenuous arrangement of them the darker shade reflected from the earth is made lighter. The keel will taper to a point, and thus there will be no shadow on the bottom of the airship. In fact, it will be like the chameleon, and always like the color of its surroundings. In other words, it will be invisible. Baron Roenne's new terror of the skies will be as large as the Olympie. The Olympic, if it could float in the skies, would easily be detected at a height of four or five miles, yet Roenne's dirigible will be absolutely invisible, even to telescopes, at a distance of less than a mile! It is designed to carry 400 passengers, or their equivalent in cargo, and it will be fitted with 15 motors, developing nearly 2,000 horse power. Patients have already been taken out in England. What this "new sky scraper" will mean in time of war can hardly be realized. It could carry enough ammunition to utterly wreck any city, or blow the world's biggest navy to pieces—Pearson's Weekly. Ah-Tlsh-Oo! The only attention we pay to a sneezing at the present day is to endeavor or to get rid of the chill which causes it, but a sneezing in the days of old Greece was a matter of great concern and import. There was then a god of sneezing, and great undertakings would even be abandoned if a man sneezed at an inappropriate moment, the act being looked upon as the oracle of the god. A sneezes between midnight and noon was looked upon as a fortunate sign, but between moon and midnight it betokened great misfortune. To sneeze to your right was lucky; to the left unlucky. Two or four sneezes were lucky, one or three very unlucky, and any undertaking in hand should, if possible, be abandoned; more than four sneezes did not count. There is a saying in many parts of England today, "Once a wish, twice a kiss, three times a letter, four times something better." If people sneezed together it was a good sign, particularly when they happened to be discussing business. Not Like Canute. At the Acorn Club in Philadelphia a young lady was praising the wit of the late Bishop Mackay Smith. "He always had a pun ready," she said, smiling pensively. "I remember meeting him once in Broad street station. I was on the way to Florida at the time, and I said: "Will it be very wrong, bishop, for me to bathe on Sunday in the Atlantic off Palm Beach? " "The Atlantic off Palm Beach?" said he. "That, I fear, is a see over which I have no jurisdiction." 8ad Ending. "Didn't you give that tramp some money?" "Yes." "I dare say he doesn't deserve to be helped." "Maybe not, but his story moved me deeply." "What did he say?" "He told me that the only dream he ever had was of some day being a millionaire." An Extensive Process. "Suppose I should say I reached the north pole," said one engineer; "what then?" "You must produce proofs, if you can," replied the other. "And then?" "You must have the proofs verified After that you must have the verifications corroborated and have the corroboration authenticated." Esed the Brute "Did you put up many preserves last fall?" "No, I intended to, but there were so many new novels to read I didn't have time." "My dear, take my advice. You will get along much better with your husband if you give less attention to current fiction and more to current jelly." A Hole in the Wall A large and very gray old dog came shambling up the pebbled path leading to the veranda of Orrin Cannon's country home. With a half-grow at the owner, the animal entered the open door, and vanished down the corridor. Cannon was a new resident of Dewberry, the little village that he had motored through the year before, and that had so inspired him by its quiet and its greenness. This old manse, with the well-kept lawn and neat paths and rare shrubbery, had appealed to him, and a chance remark to the one general merchant of the community, where he had stopped to buy gasoline, had elicited the information that the place was for sale. An impulsive word to his lawyer upon reaching Boston, and the estate was his. Cannon possessed a fine greyhound. After the curious dog had entered the house there came out to the nature lover the sounds of strenuous battle. "Keno objects to company," laughed Cannon, as he hurriedly entered the house. The aged shepherd dog was outclassed. He was pretty well torn by the punishing jaws of the litle Keno before Cannon could part them. Strange to say, the old dog showed no disposition to leave, even after this shattement. Calling a servant, Cannon turned over to him the bruised and mangled canine with instructions to nend him as well as possible before allowing him to go his way. That afternoon the Bostonian received his first visitor—a minister of a sect of worship strong in New England. "I am the pastor of the local flock," prefaced Rev. John Dobbs, "and I came to ask if we are to include you in our congregation." Before Cannon could answer, there came to him again the war-like canine voices, and pushing into the hall he tragged the resentful greyhound from the persistent collie. "I perceive," came from Rev. John Doobus, when the two were again in the parlor. "I perceive, sir, that you are of a kindly disposition. Miss Helen will thank you for your treatment of her dog. He is old. He forgets that this place is no longer his home." "Ah, then he used to belong here? "Ah, then he used to belong here? That accounts for his persistence!" "Yes, he is owned by Miss Helen. When her uncle died, and by some mischance failed to leave a will making her his helvess, his scape-grape son came into the property, and it was promptly offered for sale. We are all positive that Judge Gray wished Helen to have, at his demise, all of his earthly possessions, but—" The visit of the minister was followed within the hour by the arrival of a very pretty and evidently very much worried young woman. "You!" she cried when Orrin Cannon answered the ring at his door. Cannon's own dark eyes beamed recognition. "You!" he echoed. "Helen Darrow, of all people! I can't imagine you as a resident of this town." "Nevertheless, I am," laughed the girl. "The miracle, to my mind, is that you are the Cannon who has bought my uncle's home." A wistful look came into her great blue-black eyes. "I don't know of any one I would rather see here," she finished. It was a warm June day. Cannon had drawn a porch chair forward for the girl. "You should have married me, Helen," said the man. "You know I loved you, and—sometimes—1 half believed you loved me—in spite of the fact that you sent me away." "Bark, g-r-o-w-, bark," came from the hall, and with an impatient explanation Cannon sprang to his feet and dashed into the hall. the dogs were fighting again. While the two previous battles were beyond doubt won by the greyhound, this melee was in favor of the collie, who had a throat hold on his enemy. Hither and yon threshed the combatants, nor could Cannon get to them until after they had smashed into a heavy umbrella holder and sent it crashing to the floor. Then a strange thing happened. As the huge affair struck the side of the tiled wall three feet of this swung silently inward on a concealed hinge to reveal a heavy safe. "Oh!" The girl, who had followed Cannon into the hall, gasped at the revelation. "The hidden safe that uncle told me of, and that I could never find!" The door of the safe was jar. It contained but one article—an important looking paper. "A will!" came breathlessly from the girl, after she had read this, and it leaves everything to me! "Which," ruefully commented the youth, with a sigh, "puts you farther away from me than ever." "It unites us," corrected the girl, and two arms, there in the dusk of the hall, crept up and about his neck. "I would be lonesome here alone—dear—I want you. I—I want you, O! so much." Outside, the greyhound bayed angrily, and the collie on guard at the door, ears a-cock, growled in defiance. Two Turkey-Raising States. Texas raises more turkeys than any other state—perhaps because turkeys require plenty of room for range, and Texas surely can give them that. Little Rhode Island, however, is said to produce the largest number of big turkeys—some of them weighing 40 pounds, and worth 40 cents for every pound. No License on That Journey. There is no car line to heaven. If you find yourself sitting down as you journey you are not on the way—Christian Herald. Women's Privilege. "Weren't you shy when the judge asked you your age in court?" "Yes, I was about ten years shy. my dear."—Life THE LEGENDARY JEWISH MAN VOTE FOR Col. Robert D. Ruffin APRIL 9 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 While the drift of our modern life in the outside world may be toward technical and scientific education, the drift in college is still toward the great teacher—the man of thought-provoking power and of spiritual capacity; sheene and genuine both in scholarship and manhood, of whom one can speak, as Carlyle spoke of Schiller, "a high ministering servant at Truth's altar, and bore him worthily of the office he held."—The Century. Goldsmith's Sketch of Himself. Goldsmith has accurately sketched himself in the following fashion: "Fond of enjoying the present, careless of the future, his sentiments those of a man of sense, his activities those of a fool; of fortitude able to stand unmoved at the bursting of an earthquake, yet of sensibility to be affected by the breaking of a tea cup." The Natural Trend. "I know of one place which should be a paradise for real estate men, the ground rents show such activity." "Where is that?" 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 I WESTERN LIFE IND (Establish) 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 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. Ladies treated with courtesy. Education Black, John A.. 41 years, 5026 Dearborn St.; March 16. Bentley, Eleanor 36 years, 2452 Dearborn St.; March 16. Butler, Ernest 22 years, 524 E. 36th St.; March 14. Bentley, Davin 78 years, 2124 Clark St.; March 11. Cusdun, Eather 53 years, 1815 So. Clark, Clifton, Kutte 70 years, 5217 Cornell Ave.; March 14. Cottle, Huske 25 years, 18 E. 32d St.; March 18. Davis, Katie 33 years, 2438 Dearborn St.; Gaskill, Pinkie B. 49 years, 742 G. Claremont; March 16. Gleason, L. 33 years, 2817 Dearborn St.; March 16. Glover, Emma 30 years, 3347 Wabash Ave.; March 28. Jones, Gee, C. 33 years, 1710 Carrollt; March 16. Jobe, Hob. Q., 2 years, 9421 Jackson Ave.; March 16. Liverpool, Susie 44 years, 4056 Dearborn March 11. Lewis, Morgan 26 years, 444 E. 50th St.; March 12. Mozes, Jennie 26 years, 3218 Armour Ave.; March 16. McDowell, Agnes 32 years, 1725 Carrollt; March 18. McDowell, R. G. 32 years, 2940 State St.; March 3. Moreland, Sanford 33 years, unknown; March 16. Proctor, Lewis 33 years, 3721 La Salle; March 14. Davis, Anna 36 years, 3150 State St.; March 16. Reld, Maud 30 years, 3152 Dearborn St.; March 16. Swan, Donus 68 years, 3155 Dearborn; March 16. Taylor, Mabel B. 31 years, 2023 Austin; Tyler, Cornelia M. 1 year, 2023 W. Lake St.; March 13. Taylor, Mabel I. 1 year, 3427 Armour; March 11. Card of Thanks. Miss Maud Reed, 3152 Dearborn street, who was married to Prof. W. C. Reid, Fletch, Mo., a little over a year ago, from this city, died Friday, March 15, in Missouri, and was buried from Quinn Chapel, Monday, 18th inst. Remains interred at Oakwood. The bereaved family wishes to thank their many friends for their kindness and the many beautiful floral designs given at this this sad moment. (Signed)—Mrs. Dora Reed, mother; Mr. W. C. Reid, husband; Messrs. Jas. and Chas. Reed, brothers. Thought They Were Mere Billel! "Why don't you answer my notes?" asked a woman of another woman she had greeted effusively. "I have written you four notes during the last two weeks and not a single reply." "O, were those four letters I thought they were merely bills, so I didn't open them." DR. G. WILLIAM MILLER, Physician and Burgeon Office, 4709 State Street Heura: 9-11 A. M.; 1-3 and 8- P. M. Residence, 3552 Forest Avo. DR. A. BAILEY WILLIAMS, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Heura: 11-180 m. m. to 1 p. m.; 3:30 m. to 5 p. m.; 7 p. m. to 8:30 m. p. m. and by Appointment. Provident Hospital Daffy, 9-11 M. M. State Street, Chicago, I. M. Phone Callum 293. The Spirella Boning makes the Spirella Corset fizzle, exclaim, comfortable, exclusive, guaranteed ship-creating. An expert Courier, trained by, will serve you at your home. MISS LOLA M. NORTON 3804 Wabash Ave, Corsetelle Phone Address 101 Dr. Theo. 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COURT GENERAL ROBERT HILLIOT No. 7358, Ancient Order of Forerers; meets every second and fourth Monday night in each month at Odd Fellows Hall, 317 State street. Lodge Officers. Chief Ranger, F. W. Habb, 5846 Dearborn street, phone 5010 Drax. Fin. Becy, F. W. Taylor, 4422 Dearborn street, phone 317 State street. Treasurer, Frank L. Crittenden, 4614 Dearborn street, phone 3219 Calumet. He stood on the bridge at midnight. With a load that would weigh a ton. And two moons rose over the city. When there should have been but one Picked your candidates yet? After all, what was accomplished by raising the Maine? Boating has been very good on the streets the past week. W. T. Scott, editor of "The Leader," Springfield, Ill., is in the city. The political pot is just simmering at present, but it is liable to boil up any minute. A debate between Col. Roosevelt and President Taft would make an interesting record for the phonograph, people. And now they claim that if Roosevelt was in the chair we wouldn't have had such a bad winter. Shades of the immortal George Washington, Jr., isn't that a boost? Were you invited to Bryan's birthday party? And by the way, he wants it distinctly understood it wasn't a coming-out party. He has been out several times before. Robert Fitzsimmons, former champion heavyweight pugilist, is suing John M. Taylor for alleged alienation of the affections of his wife. He is only asking the modest sum of $100,000. Many men would part with their better-half for a much less sum. The American Red Cross Society has been sending $15,000 a month to be distributed among the poor in China. No doubt the cause is a worthy one, but it does seem unwise to be looking after someone else's children to the neglect of your own. Lorimer is as much a factor in politics as he ever was. His little affair apparently has not daunted him one bit. Although charge after charge has been hurried at him, he bobs up ambling and as serenely as ever. They say a man is innocent until he is proven guilty, and as he still retains his sent it is natural to conclude his guilt has not been clearly established. A great many of the large establishments are employing a trained nurse whose primary duties are preventive disease and of physical inefficiency. This is a stop in the right direction. Especially is this true where a large percentage of the employees are women. If a worker feels "below par," and can, without loss of time and without fee, consult such a person, many a wrong thing will be discovered before great harm is done, and in time to correct it. The trained nurse who wins the confidence of any group of persons and studies them at their work will find hundreds of practical ways to preserve and to increase their working efficiency and their happiness, and in so doing will render the best possible service to the community. We are threatened with a coal strike on April 1. Although that is the customary Joke day, the humorous side of it will appeal to very few. The mine owners seem to be sitting unperturbed, knowing full well that their profits will not be affected the cessation of work on the part their employees. The shorter the oly of coal, the greater the adae in price—the consumer is the as usual. English industries to are unable to turn a wheel. Is no middle ground for capital labor? Must we sit hands tied and suffer the necessities of life to be placed out of our reach? Government control, or at least government regulation, seems the only logical way out of it. Strikes are practically new to England. We await the outcome. --- The Hillsville affair, deplorable as it has emphasized the fact that all crimer committed in the Southland can not be laid at the door of the Negro. This desperado who was on trial has been given but a slight sentence, comparatively speaking, but this did not meet the approval of his "gang," who emphasized their disapproval by shooting the authorities in the court room and making their escape with the prisoner. All this too, in the presence of a multitude of spectators and police officials. The parties were all white, therefore no lynchings are recorded. Suppose the culprit had been a colored man. With sentiment against him he would not have been fortunate enough to have had a trial. It would have been the same old story, and the state would have saved that expense. Perhaps some day our enemies will be convinced that crimes are committed by the lower element of all races, and not just by the Negro. CHARLES S. DENEEN. Triled, True, Trusty. There's seven of them; count 'em—DENEEN, WAYMAN, HURBURG, JONES, BROWN, DAVIS, YATES. Seven of them all right, unless one or more should pull out or fall by the wayside while these written words are in transit from our sanctum to the pressroom, and every mother's son of them, it is fair to suppose, is a genuine blown-in-the-bottle Republican. But there you are. Beyond that who knows? In this new day of political procedure, following the passing of the old delegate convention stunt, when candidates were tabbed for "places" months in advance and everything was cut and dried to the taste of the "boss" and the delectation of the "gang," the elements of mystery and guess enshrouds the situation, and will continue to do so until the votes are counted the evening of primary day, the 9th of April. And right here, not to be misunderstood, THE DEFENDER wishes to say that, regardless of its special choice—FOR IT HAS A CHOICE; THERE IS A DIFFERENCE—the primary's candidate will be its candidate. Either of the seven picked to lead the Republican squadron against the cohorts of Mr. Roger Sullivan et al, including that band of political "cat hoppers" and "stalking horses," masquerading under a glorious name with MR. LEN SMALL as its gubernatorial candidate, will be given its earnest support. But until that selection is made THE DEFENDER wishes to make known that it hopes that CHARLES S. DENEEN WILL BE THAT CHOICE. It further hopes, as a special organ of a special group of Republican voters throughout Illinois—running into the thousands—THAT EVERY COLORED MAN WHOREMEMBERS EVENTS THAT SHOULD NOT BE FORGOTTEN, WHO KNOWS A FRIEND FROM A FOE, A JUST ACT FROM AN UNJUST ONE, A BRAVE VOICE FROM A COWARDLY ONE, A WISE HEAD FROM A "FAT" ONE, A HEART FROM A GIZZARD, A DEFENDER FROM AN APOLOGIST, WILL GIVE HIS VOTE ON PRIMARY DAY TO ASSIST TO MAKE HIM (CHARLES S. DENEEN) THAT CHOICE. Tried, true and trusty, safe and sane, big brained and clear, knowing neither section, race, creed or the "yellow streak" in facing grave responsibilities and graver duties, when the sneer of "blood" and the cruelty of organized savagery has, at different times, disgraced the state of LINCOLN and LOVEJOY, as the lives of "black folk," the old and young, the virgin and the matron, the sire and the son, has been snuffed out at the flash of the gun or the blow of the bludgeon, their burning homes lighting the heavens for miles around. His place in the memories and gratitudes of black men in Illinois should be sure and fixed. Of this THERE CAN AND THERE SHOULD BE NO DOUBT. In the two issues of THE DEFENDER to reach our readers before the dawn of primary day, "lest they forget," we shall spread before them, with fitting comment, such of MR. DENEEN'S acts and achievements as governor of Illinois that have influenced for good and tangible benefit the TODAYS and the TOMORROWS of the colored people of the state. The Press Bureau. The Press Bureau met last Saturday night at the Appomattox Club, and Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett of the Fellowship Herald, was unanimously elected a member, and the secretary was instructed to notify her of same. The next meeting will be held Saturday, the 23rd, at Lett's cafe, at 10 p.m., and all members are requested to be present. Business of importance. 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 regular meeting of the Ways and Means Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Estelle Harrison, 3624 Vernon avenue, Monday afternoon, 2 p. m., March 25, Clara Studymiere, president; Martha B. Mitchell, secretary. It is better than laughing gas—the new quartet at the amateur minstrel show Easter Monday night. Mr. Wm Carroll, any tone; Mr. Chas. S. Washington, no tone; Mr. Howard Cornwell, few tone; R. R. Jackson, only tone. Cabbages excepted. N. B.—Omit eggs. Alonzo Malone has returned he after several weeks down South. Henry F. Daniels, our conge friend, returned home Tuesday, a two months in Jacksonville, Fla. John Trotts friends seem to be a fear that something is decided wrong with him. Of late he seems such a rush all the time. Some lusions come true some time, say. Cards are out announcing the partnership of Hardin, Pumpfre Dago. If names stand for any they ought to a whiskered com The Ladies' Art and Culture Club held its regular meeting Thursday, March 14, at 3642 Vernon avenue. Mrs. Gee Parker, hostess. The club is a little over six weeks old and has an enthusiastic membership of eighteen, the name embodying the line of industry pursued. A. C. Young, president; Mannie Parker, vice-president; Mannie Watson, secretary; Clara Pickens, treasurer. The last meeting was at the home of the president, 5423 Dearborn street, March 21. Mrs. C. White, journalist. Don't fall to hear Mr. Opal D. Cooper in song recital at Bethel A. M. E. church, April 1. The W. A. Willee Bakery Co. make the "Kentucky Rolls" and "Wallace Rolls." Mrs. J. H. Anderson, 3620 Calumet avenue, who has been visiting in New Orleans for the past month, has returned home. The Chicago Tuskegee Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Sunday, March 24, at the club rooms, 4440 Langley avenue, at 3 p.m. Everybody is going to hear Mr. Opal D. Cooper in song recital at Bethel A. M. E. church, April I. Do I want good plain Rolls? Ask for Wai. e's. Miss Madeline R. McKarland's spring opening was Thursday, March 21, instead of the 12th, at 4744 State street. Music by Garfield Wilson and Mr. Wm. Browne, Jr. The Tuskegee club is making arrangements for the Tuskegee band of fifty pieces that is to be in the city May 4th to 6th. The way to get good bread, ask for the "Kentucky Loaf." Mrs. Carrie Chalmers and son Gordon left the city for Colorado Springs. Mrs. Chalmers wishes to thank the young ladies who made it so pleasant for her and also the "gift." When the Negroes get an alderman in Chicago without fighting for him—planos will be played without keys. Mrs. Laura Anderson, 4627 Armour avenue, entertained at lunch, Mrs. W. J. Ferris, of La Crosse, Wis.; Mrs. Rose Weir and Miss June Ward. All were white, but when they are in our city, they never fail to visit Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. Ferris is the wife of W. J. Ferris, president of the La Crosse Water, Light & Power Co. Guess why Mr. Howard Cornwell is spending so much time in the vicinity of the Musical college. Miss Dora White entertained a number of Tuskegee Club friends at whist and luncheon on Tuesday evening, at her residence, 3321 Forest avenue. Mrs. S. H. Harris and Miss L. A. Randolph were the guests of Mrs. Ela Anderson, 4627 Armour avenue, at a reception Thursday evening. A free ticket to the Chicago Amateur Minstrel Easter Monday night at the Oakland hall will be given for the correct answer. The Hyde Park Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. M. Tumley, 4822 Evans avenue, March 18. The meeting was well attended. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Saunders, 5336 Monroe avenue. Mrs. H. S. Claybrook, president; Mrs. Tamer, secretary. The Young People's Improvement Club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Jas. W. Fisher, this Tuesday night, instead of last. For that down-hearted feeling—go to The Old Folks' Home Bensit given by the Minstrel club, Oakland hall, April 8. Mr. Wm. P. Miller, 2973 Wabash avenue, who spent the past week at French Lick Springs, returned home looking very springy. Messrs. Rufus Estes, George Gamer, Sr., and Julius Avendom will be the guests of Mr. Henry Tyler, 7115 Langley avenue, Sunday morning at breakfast. Mr. Peter P. Jones is the man for an alderman. Mrs. Simpson Black entertained at lunchon Wednesday, March 13, in honor of her cousin, Mrs. A. E. Danghorn, of Nashville, Teen, at the home of her aunt, Mrs. T. Pleickney, 1043 Wells street. Those present were: Misses Annie M. Peyton, Jennie Gladen, Georgia Watson and Mrs. J. S. Black. Mr. Opal Cooper, who was a grand surprise last year at the amateur minstrel show, will be heard again Easter Monday night, Oakland Music hall. Hear Mr. Cooper, and help The Old Folks' Home. The Samuel Alschuler Colored Central Organization is having great success with L. W. Washington as president, and H. F. Dean, secretary. The young Negroes swear by the gods that made them that if they are not given an alderman they will give the democrats their votes. The Gaudeamus Charity Club met on March 18 at the home of Mrs. George Allen, 2422 Wabash avenue. The club will meet at the home of Mrs. Fannie Calloway, 3518 Rhodes avenue, March 25. Mrs. E. G. Macon, president of the City Federation, and Mrs. Anna Scott, president of North Side Women's Club, visited the club. Willis Terry, one of the best known men in the railroad service, particularly in the special service, spent several days in the city. Wm. Whorton, our corpulent friend, was out of the city for a few days last week, but has returned, feeling better than ever. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER Alonzo Malone has returned home, after several weeks down South. Henry F. Daniels, our congenial friend, returned home Tuesday, after two months in Jacksonville, Fla. John Trott's friends seem to have a fear that something is decidedly wrong with him. Of late he seems in such a rush all the time. Some delusions come true some time, they say. Cards are out announcing the co-partnership of Hardin, Pumpfrey & Dago. If names stand for anything, they ought to a whirl-wind combination. See Maj. R. R. Jackson in the great beany dance entitled "66" at The Old Folks' Benefit, April 8, by the amateur minstrels. Roy French, the young man whose friends offered a reward for his whereabouts last week, has been located. He claims to have been frozen to his home on account of frozen lips. Evidently he was standing in a draught during the performance. Ralph McKinley, the musical man, was in the city a few days last week, and during his stay he ran over several new songs. From the results of the accident, a warrant awaits her return to the city. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Manning, after five weeks' stay in the South, returned home much improved from the effects of the trip, especially Mr. Manning, who was a victim of rheumatics before leaving the city. This path-making has become quite a business with Mellville Mitchell and Lee Tobin, consequently the other young men claim they never call until the night after a snow storm. The junior member of the syndicate of Bond & Jones, claims there was no way to prevent a slump, as the senior member never leaves any ready cash when he leaves town. Jones says he don't think he suspects anything, but— Walter Young, of Evanston, his friends claim, is of an even, lovable temperament; but it is like this, one of his friends said: He has such wretched luck when he starts into Chicago to see a lady friend of his, by way of cars, and gets so little encouragement after getting there. Well, you know the rest. Articles sent to the Defender for publication without the signature of the writer will be applied to the waste basket, particularly those prompted by some petty jealousy. A hint to the wise is sufficient. Several visitors are expected in the city next month. Ohio and Wisconsin will be represented. Is it possible they are for the circus. Well, one or the other may prove a circus before they return. Miss Pearl May is much improved from the severe cold she caught looking through the curtains. The reception given to Miss Hallei Q. Brown, at the Douglass Center, Friday evening, was largely attended. The folk songs and recitations from Dunbar were most pleasing. Miss Eleanor Gordon, after spending the winter in Florida, looking after her fruit orchards, spent a week at the Douglass Center, before returning to her home at Hamilton, Illinois. Mrs. Joanna P. Snowdon, probation officer in the juvenile court, has office hours at the Douglass Center, 3032 Wabash avenue, each morning from 9 to 9:30 a.m., and 4 to 4:30 p.m., except Saturday. Anyone wishing to confer with her at these hours may do so. Mrs. Bush, of Boston, will lecture at the Douglass Center, Thursday evening, March 28, for the benefit of the Phyllis Wheatley Home. Admission 25 cents. Mrs. Frank King, our lady under taker, 3604 State street, left for Cuba for a month's rest, where she will visit the battlefields and look up her relatives, whom she has not seen since she was a mere girl. Boot Can Live on Atmosphere Post Call Live on Atmosphere. Some of the dull, utilitarian minds of the world are sometimes at loss to know how the seemingly improvident poet can dive on what appears to be a very meager income. Stupld things! They have not the comprehension and delicious imagination to perceive that the true bard can warm himself by his own poetic fire and secure his food and drink from his mince-Plerian spring. Golden Rule. Whatever I have-tried to do at all, I have tried with all my heart to do well. What I have devoted myself to, I have devoted myself to completely. Never to put one hand on anything on which I could not throw my whole self, and never to affect depreciation of my work, whatever it was, I find now to have been one of my golden rules—Charles Dickens. Net Used to It. Theater Manager—You are engaged for the box-office. All you will have to do is to receive money. "Thanks. I think I should like to have a few rehearsals."—Meggendorfer Blaster. Against the Fat Man Somebody again points out that all prominent criminals are scrawny persons, Poor fat men! Nobody sends them any jellies or flowers or tender sympathies. Groups on Collinearity In the eyes of certain persons original sin is the sin of originality.—Exchange. Some Uses for Hate Hate is only a passing emotion—something upon which little people cut eye teeth. We get a certain amount of diversion out of it and some salutary lessons. It is probably a friend in disguise and keeps us from wasting time and from spending forces where they are not needed. And when hate is dead what a comfortable feeling comes in its place. THE EDITOR'S MAIL MR. CARY B. LEWIS' HEART, IS IN CHICAGO. Louisville, Ky., March 22—Allow me space in your valuable weekly to say a word about the Minstrel to be given in Chicago in the near future. I am very glad that such talented young men, popular and sociable, are to appear before the footlights. While I have been detained in this section longer than I expected, for business and political reasons, yet I shall be found in the "Windy City" on or before the night of the Minstrel. I want to see Frank B. Waring, for it was he that took Louisville by storm several years ago in the comic opera. "Mikado." Then too, there is Joe Sheo craft, the funniest man in Chicago; Dave McGowan, that makes me laugh in advance; Major R. R. Jackson who will produce a cyclone of fun; Opal Cooper, Chicago's sweet tenor singer, and Dunlap, Hostly, Washington, Laurence, Smith, Carroll, Childress, Doyle, Cornwell, Allen and the rest, will no doubt be a combination hard to beat. I shall be there to urge my friends to attend. I shall give them my humble support because they supported me when Madam Hackley gave her recital. The Minstrel deserves the support of the entire citizenship of Chicago. On the night of April 8, I hope to see the sign out, "Standing Room Only." Count me a member of the party of Alfred Anderson and the rest. Yours truly, CARY B. LEWIS, 535 South 12th St THE SICK. The Latest News About Your Friends and Acquaintances Who Are Under the Physicians Care. Mr. White, one of the faithful members of Shiloh, has been confined to his house for five weeks. Mrs. Mitchel, 6150 Aberdeen St., was taken very sick and moved to the hospital last Saturday night. Mr. Schmid, of 6515 Aberdeen St., is still in the hospital. Mr. Selmon, niece of Mrs. Wilson, 6156 Ada St., is improving, but still confined to her bed. Mr. Charlie Alexander, 6112 Ada who has been ill for the past two weeks, is able to be up and around the house. Mrs. Shaw of 1346 W. 61st St., is laid up with a sprained ankle. Mrs. M. Jones is still on the sick list. The oldest daughter of Mrs. Werper 6200 Aberdeen, who was taken suddenly ill Friday, is much better at this writing. Mrs. Everett of Peoria St., is still confined to the hospital. Mrs. Susie Bason, who has been ill for the past six weeks, is now at St. Luke's Hospital. Dr. Cliff C. Nichol, 58 E. 32d St., was operated on at Provident Hospital by Dr. Dally. THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN. A Book That Should Be in Every Home—See to it that it is Placed On Your Reading Room Table. The current number of the Southern Workman (published by the Hampton Institute Press) contains the fifth paper on the study of the British West Indian Negro by Dr. Samuel B. Jones of the Greensboro, N. C., Agricultural School. He treats of the West Indian as an immigrant and makes an interesting comparison between him and the American Negro. In an article entitled, "A Notable Missionary Anniversary" are described remarkable achievements of the natives of South Africa and some notable results of recent efforts for cooperation in that mission field. The growth of the industrial idea in education is shown by well-illustrated accounts of the industrial school for Negro girls at Daytona, Florida, and of the system of public school education in the Philippine Islands. Reminiscences of Samuel Chapman Armstrong, the pioneer of industrial education, and a poem in his honor, are among the contributions in this number of the Southern Workman. Others are Cuba's Six Provinces, one of the quiet Aunt Hannah stories—Mendiln 'My Faith'—and the Indian Snake Dance. Editorials treat of Indian leadership and the closing of their trust by the Peabody Education Board. The Defender recommends this magazine to its readers and subscribers to take by the year, as it is one of the most healthy periodicals published in the interest of the race anywhere. Send 10 cents for the March number and sample copy. Then if you like it send 90 cents more and get it for the year. Address Hampton Inst., Hampton, Va. Large Finds of Pure Metal Unlikely Men have found a mass of native copper weighing 420 tons and they have discovered a chunk of pure silver weighing one and one-half tons, but the largest nugget of gold that has yet been seen weighed only 180 pounds. And gold seekers are informed that larger finds in the future are unlikely. Boating on Boiling Lakes In the southern part of New Zealand and there are hot springs where the Maoris go boating on boiling lakes. There are also little holes in the earth through which the steam spouts, and the native women use these places instead of fires for cooking. Eskimo Wife a Hard Worker Eskimo widowers often remarry within a week after the demise of the wife. The helpmate of the savage does most of the work, and he is almost helpless without her. She makes and breaks camp, cooks, cuts up her husband's kill and carries it to camp. She dresses the skins of deer and seals. She makes the footwear and clothes, paddles the canoe and carries every burden. Without her no domestic arrangement can go forward. Can You See The Point? OUR WOMEN By SABINE THE DYING OF THE ETERNAL FEMININE. The advent of spring with new life seems to give an added impetus to the movement, so called, the emancipation of woman. Truly history repeats itself, and in every age the birth of any great cause has been attended by martyrdom. We refer to the wholesale imprisonment of suffragettes, militant in London, who stormed the city and played havoc with windows, etc. Here in America the rights of women are heralded from Plymouth Rock to Colden Gate, and many candidates for office are fearful they will go down in defeat unless they enlist, under the banner of "Papa vote for Mamma." Several states in the west have already accorded the ballot to the gentler sex. But whither are we drifting? Is the cry one of hysteria coming from childless homes, or is it deep seated and righteous really emanating from the hearts of oppressed "womankind"? We confess the signs seem to be the advancement along all lines, but things are not always what they seem and we find in our gardens that weeds often grow more rapidly than the To the Editor. Dear Sir:—On page 2, column 5, of issue of March 16, 1912, two, or a double heading, the first reads: "What is the Excuse?" The second read: "Pekin Theatre held as an Example." The double heading mentioned is a lesson which every colored American citizen should head. Then, should, or may I ask a question, why such things exist in our midst? There's a reason for these queer and unnatural doings; in fact, there are many traitors in our ranks in disguise. Again, there's too much amity, which destroys effect and hinders advancement. All in all, the darker Americans are a great army, fighting a great battle for a position among other citizens. At this juncture, or period, one wing of this vast army is, or has, stopped completely, while the other wing is hopefully marking the time. The wing is stopped is the corrupt and undisciplined wing, one wing of this vast army is, or has, stopped completely, while the other wing is hopefully marking the time. The wing is stopped is the corrupt and undisciplined wing, one wing of this vast army is, or has, stopped completely, while the other wing is hopefully marking the time. The wing is stopped is the corrupt and undisciplined wing, one wing of this vast army is, or has, stopped completely, while the other wing is hopefully marking the time. The wing is marked time, anxiously awaiting orders to "forward march." Their ranks are not so full as the left wing, but they are more effective in battle, for they are real soldiers, awaiting reinforcements and orders from their modern leader, who is a Napoleon in battle and who is carefully planning his attack by the way of a fearless charge. That great commander is none other than the great Washington—the hope of the darker American citizens. He knows the kind of a fight that awaits him, so the orders, "mark time." That is why things do not move in harmony. The left wing must choose a leader and harmonize Beat Inducement for Work The simplest affection may become a thing of beauty; the love of any human being comes to our lives as the great reveler. By this alone we hear and see. It is also the great health giver. Our work no longer continues selfish when the thought of another is constantly with us; there is always an avenue for relief from the deadening routine and tedum. Work with a thought of some one else is living work, and that which is living becomes beautiful.—Arthur L. Salmon. Marines Marines—soldiers serving on shipboard—date back to the year 1664, when an order in council, dated October 16, authorized 1,200 English soldiers to be raised and formed into a regiment. More regiments were later formed, and by 1759 the marines numbered 18,000 men. In the latter years of the French wars they numbered 23,000. The marines are today a feature of every navy, and in most countries officers of the marines are equal in rank with those in the army and navy. Joke by Accident You may wrong the child by the name you give it. In this matter the girl baby has the advantage of the boy. She can change it at maturity. A friend of mine whose name was Creamer had a daughter who was christened Constance—very thoughtlessly. A good name for a baby, perhaps, when you put them together. But it took her twenty-three years to change it and spoll the joke—London Chronicle. Ever Darn Your Face? From a "Helps to Housekeepers" column: "For the woman who wishes to keep her face in good condition there are strong metal frames to be had which make the daring easter." No, it's no new beauty treatment; the composing room did it with their little hatchet. It was her "face" and not her face that the woman was to keep in good condition—Detroit News. --- Misunderstanding inevitable. Do anyone expect to go through life with misunderstanding? We are sometimes misunderstood—and hear of it; we are frequently misunderstood — and never know it—Humphrey J. Desmond. Young and Old—Light and Serious Verse and Prose—History—Personal—In a Word Their Every Interest. flowers, and that is why we say we are afraid the political emancipation of women might cast a gloom over the virtues we have admired and loved in them since the world began. In the struggle for power and self which seems to rob the age of reason, we also must barter the qualities of the eternal feminine. It seems we are placing upon the altar the virtues we have dreamed about, have sung about, have fought about in womankind—and woman herself is lighting the fire. Will she not lose her charm and glory upon entering the arena where men struggle so fiercely? Will it not transform her and the fall be inevitable from the pedestal the centuries have exalted her upon? Because some women must be wage earners, some women by nature bold, and some have power politically, is little reason why the masses should lose the qualities which have inspired men to make the universe what it is today. She can, through brother, husband and father, govern as she has always done. All good government is representative, and when we are representing those that we love they need have little fear of the result. Let us hope we will never have the manish woman. with the right wing, reorganize and equip; teach discipline; get rid of the traitors in the ranks. Call "attention" and "mark time." Get ready for the charge that the right wing is planning. If not, our Napoleon of the right wing shall meet a second Waterloo. It is the precedent established for greed; it is the lack of principle—so-called pride; it is ignorance, vanity and unchristian principles that have halted part of the advancement, and it shall always be among some of us until we learn principle and respect ourselves in our various businesses; deal fair in our many enterprises; compete with our white friends dollar for dollar; cater to our patrons, instead of our patrons catering to us, which is a reason in one instance. Let our more enlightened teach and help the more ignorant. While the Pekin Theatre is the pride of many and many of our people, let the management expend enough to make that popular playhouse on even terms as to accommodation as the Grand, and I am quite sure that will test the merit of the question as to whether we would rather patronize the 31st street house instead of our old guard at 29th street. In politics some of our learned politicians do not think that there is any principle. It is the dollar and the notoriety that goes with it they seek. It is a shame to see how many are clamoring for the same office; and they think because the white politicians use such methods, they should follow along, imitating the greedy and selfish idea of their white brothers instead of trying to do right and deal fair to themselves. Their race and such examples set by them is the very cause of the existing conditions at this time. And until the darker Americans learn and teach their children principle and true Christianity, it shall always be one wing stopped and the other marking time. Reorganize. Harmonize. Learn the great lesson of high morals, true Christianity and principle.-H. F. Carroll, 5216 S. State street. About the Camel. In a school in the South of Ireland a schoolboy of tender years is said to have produced the following essay on the camel: "The cannimal is a sheep of the desert. It is called a backbacteria because it has a hump on its back. The cannimal is very patient, and will lie down and die without a groan, but when it is angry it gets its back up, which is called taking the hump. The shepherds of cannmals is called Arabs. When they live in towns they are called street Arabs. When the cannimal goes on a journey it drinks as much as it can to last for many days. Such animals are called accquidguids. Those that cannot carry enough are called inebriates." Untitled Through Literature More than one literary man owes a happy marriage to his books. Long before she first met her future husband had Elizabeth Barrett felt herself drawn toward the author of "Bells and Pomegranates," of which she makes the hero of "Lady Geraldine's Courtship" say: "Some Pomegranate of Browning's, which, if cut deep down the middle, shows the heart within blood-tinctured of a veined humanity." Nor was Browning insensible to the charm of the lady's work, so that the inevitable, though delayed, meeting, resulted in a love which, overcoming all obstacles, resulted in the happiest of unions. History as She'a Told. When Jean Leon Gerome's painting of the dead Caesar was on exhibition in the Corcoran gallery a Chicago visitor heard this conversation between a woman and her ten-year-old sister were looking at the stilying at the foot of Pou while the conspirators were pearing in the distance. "Mamma," said the boy, the matter with the man? "When you get older," answer mother, "you will read all albo in history. The man is Julius Case He has just been shot by Mark Ai thony." Appropriate Title "Farewell!" was the title of a poem sent to a certain newspaper, says the Laclede County Republican. "It's good thing the gifted autoreshirt it good-by," the editor remarked, cause she will never see it again. a ee ik City Churches—Religious News WAYMAN CHAPEL cHURCH. _ | day afternoon, ah iewalRenae wiites The subject Sunday morning will be “Mountain Messages.” The sub- Ject Sunday night will be a continu- ation of the “Seven Songs.” This will be the last of the series. Last Sunday night the subject was “The Song of Victory.” There were large congregations, both Sunday morning and night, Special preparations are being made for Faster. The church has been divided off into committees, and a big reception ts being prepared for the Monday night after Enster. Muatrated sermon Sunday night, March 31. The special features. of this service will be one or two illus- trated songs, There will also be an illustrated solo entitled, “The Sinner andthe Song.” Mr. H Knox, an officer of the church, will furnish a solo and quar- tet upon his magnificent graphophone each night during Holy Week, and also Sunday night, March 31. March 32 will be the third Quarter- ly Meeting of the Conference year. Dr. Cook of Quin Chapel, will pre- side. Mr. Bland fs on tho sick list. ‘The “Fidelia” Club, recently organ- ized by Mra, H. E. ‘Stewart, among the young women, with the purpose of doing literary and fancy work, Is doing splendidly. They gave their first social Tuesday night, March 19, at Miss Jessie Butler's, The Sunday School, Miss Reatrice Watts, superintendent, is advancing rapidly. Colleetions’ are nearly doubled and attendance ts increasing. Mrs. Alymra Gordon is planning an atfair for board No. 1 after Easter. ‘Mrs, Moody is here visiting from St. Paul. ST. MARK CHURCH. Wabash Ave, at Fifteenth Street. Sunday, March 24, is the last Sun. day in this conference year. The pastor, Rev, H. A. Foreman, will Teave in the early part of the week for Columbns, ©. the seat of the con: ference. ‘The concert given by the commit. tee on Freedmen’s Aid, March 14, was quite a success, notwithstanding the fact that the weather was very unfavorable. At 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon Sunday the 24th, Rev. Foreman is very desirous to meet all persons who have at any time attended and com- pleted some course at any one of the Freedmen's Aid schools. We are glad to note that the attend. ance at Sunday School is beginning to grow again. It must be a sign that spring is coming. The Epworth League hasbeen somewhat handicapped by _ illness among the officers themselves, or in their families. ‘Though the morning fs advancing and under the leader. ship of energetic young people it will be something to look forward to ey- ery Sunday evening. Everybody is extended a cordial Weleome to come and worship with us at all of our services, EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH. Evanston. Services as usual were well at: tended at Rbenezer all day Sunday. Rev. H. S. Graves preached excellent sermons, morning and evening. The choir was at its best: collection was good. . The choir will render the Cantaia. Death and Lite. by Shelly, on Faster Sunday night. Mr, Robert Hadley will assist the choir with thelr Easter music, Sewing Circle met at the Church ‘Tuesday evening. ‘The Indies are making great plans for the Fatr to be held April 16, 17 and 18, ‘The committees are working very hard. BETHEL LITERARY cLUB. Sunday, March 24, at 4 o'clock,’ in the lecture room of Hethol Church, “De. Claude Bell will address the Bethel Literary Club, An excellent program has been arranged for the occasion. . ‘Mr. Chas, B. Travis and Mr. Chas. Griffin addressed the club on last Sunday on, “The Development of Cuba." A large and appreciative au dience greeted them, HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Everybody is welcome at the Hope Presbyterian Church. Sunday was Missionary Day. Twenty dollars was raised for missionary purposes. Rev. sere. pastor. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH, Shiloh Baptist Church Choir will render the “Crucifixion,” by John Stainer and Cantata of “The Resur- rection," by Charles F. Mamey, under the leadership of Mr. Geo. Duncan, Shiloh Sunday School will have a fine Easter program at 1 p,m, on Easter Sunday. B, Y. P. U. will have an intersting program Sunday evening. Everybody welcome. ~ ‘oh Church has been holding "ange which proved a suc: arch is getting ready for rally. = PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. .orning services, 10:45 a. m.; Sun- sy School, 12:45 p. m.; Christian En- deavor Society, 6:30 p. m.; Evening services, 7:45 p. m.; Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, 8:00 p. m. Quite a successful musical and en- tertainment was given at the church on last Friday evening for the benefit of the baseball team of the Sunday ‘ehool. The young men donated the ‘reshments and were very. busy Ing them to those In attendance, he Misélonary Society met in the ture room of the church on Thurs- day afternoon, abd considered matters of Interest to tBhjr work. Mrs, Moses H, Jackson, presiSent of the society, underwent an operégion at the Hospi. tal several days ab, and bas been confned there for (past wook. ‘The operation was reportba successful, and Wwe learn that she will be at homo in a few days, | ‘The teachers of the Sunday School met tn session at the call of the su- Perintendent and considered severat ‘matters In the interest of the Sunday School work. A report was made on ‘the success of the Decision Daz exer- clses. Sixteen members of the Sun- day School made a decision to accept Christ and to follow Him in the fu- tre, Of these, nine were boys and seven were girls, Brother James A. Saxton of the Radcliffe Memorial Chureb, Atlanta, Ga., was reeeived by letter as a momber of thy church, Mra, Ada Montgomery, an aged member of the church Is now in the Old Folks’ Home, where she will be pleased to meet her frlends in the future. VOLUNTEER WORKERS. The Volunteer Workers held me- morial services for their two deceased members, Mrs. Cornelia Barnes and Mrs, Josephine Jordan, at thelr new home, Douglass Center, Wednesday, March 20, 1912. ‘Tho services were very impressive and were conducted by the President, Mrs. Clara Johnson. ‘They were opened with the Lord's Prayer; Song: “Abide With Me"; Prayer for the dend read by Mrs. Nina. Tives. Tributes to the memory of Mrs. Barnes and Mrs, Jordan were made by Mrs, Mary Webster and the Presi- dent. The services were closed with the song, “Just As I Am.” Mrs. Rosa Jinkens met the club for the first time since joining and fell in line, She went to work-as all Volun- teer Workers do, Mr. Jordan and several friends were present. Mrs, Curtis will be hostess Wed- nesday, March 27, 1912, 1. H. W,, Seey. WHEN HUBBY ‘HELPED’ BEAUTIFUL MIXUP IN THE KITCHEN, OF COURSE, And Wifey's Period of Rest Was Rude ly Interrupted as She Went to the Rescue of Her Liege tank “My dear Olivia,” satd Pumperton, firmly, as dinner ended. “1 am going to wash the dishes tonight. You are to sit down in front of the dining room fire and rest. While we are without a mald it {s only fair for me to assume my share of the work.” Mrs, Pumperton smiled. “Very well John. But as the hot water is not coming very well, you'll find it better to set the dishpan. bef full, on the stove to heat up. Put some soap pow: der in it. ‘The package 1s on the shelf.” And with a sigh of relief she went Into the living room and sat down to rest. Pumperton cleared off the table without any serlows accidents, then set the dishpan over an open stove hole to heat up. Ie took off his coat, rolled up his sleeves and tied on a large gingham apron. ‘Then {toc curred to bim that Olivia had told nim to put In some soap powder, so ne took a yellow paper box from the pantry shelf and poured in a generous supply. ‘The water by now was almost boiling. but the soap powder obstinate. ly refused to dissolve; so Pumperton took a kitchen spoon and began to stir In vigorously. Instead of becom. ing fine foamy soapsuds, the water be gan to thicken and thicken—and the more It thickened the harder Pumper. ton stirred. At last Mrs, Pumperton, quietly rocking and reading before the cozy open fireplace, wag startled by an ag onized appeal from the — kitchen “Olivia!” came ner husband's call.“ want you! Quick!" She Jumped to her feet and hurried to the kitchen, tc see her husband perspiringly, but with determined action, stirring a dishpar full of white mixture, in which knives forks and china came spasmodically to the surface as he stirred—all coated altke with something Ike strained flour paste. She looked at the dishpan with a gasp. “What or: azrth fs the matter?" she asked. “What are yon doing there?” “I don't know.” came the discour aged response. “What's the matter with that soap powder of yours? Look what it's doing! How can any man— or woman, for that matter—be expect ed to wash dishes in that?” She took one look at the white por ridge. then snatched up the package standing open on the table. “John Pumperton,” she sald, calmly, “I tole you to put a little soap powder in that water. Instead you poured tn a goo? half package of cornstarch, and made pudding out of it!” Not 80 Nice, “L know a girl who made a $2 grad- uation gown and captured a husband on the strength of It.” “There's & good argument for $2 gowns.” “The trouble ts, she caught a $2 hus- band. He has expected her to dress on that precedent ever since.” Hard to Appoint a Time. “Yea; she promised to be mine some day.” “But when?” “Sho can't ex- actly say as yet. Seems she will first have to break off four or five other engagements.” ‘a. In the opinion of the average wo- man pedigree is as much superior to Drains as angel cake {s superior to a flapjack—S. E. Kiser, ; ral eg : ay . / eee : __THE ‘CHICAGO DEFENDER ae caameattce ake t seed eee pee ie CHICAGO DEFENDER -. ~~ — | In the Second Row Back Hock striking the hour made them doth ‘ook up. He was first to speak. As he drew from his pocket two siips of pisteboard, his words came in dull even tones, “Here are the theater tickets | sought last week. If you care to go, ve may as well pass the time there as n any other way.” Before answering she closed her yok and placed {t carefully upon the able. Sho gave no hint of haste not at the response that passed through er at his words, “Since you bave the tickets, yes.” | Just as she feared, he caught ber wrist as she passed and held her in «firm grasp. “Marfan, what sense ts there fn this stubbornness? You know that 1 do wot care so much for the reaaon of four going as 1 do your not telling uae She trled to free herself, “That Is tot true,” she gasped. “You want to tnow why | went there. I'd have told rou, some time, If you'd trusted me." “But, Marian, I hear you've been go- ug there for a month, and I've known iothing of It, You knew I'd hate a hing like that." “Your Informant ought to tave ‘ound out more. Why not have him ry again? ['Nl never toll you,, never. Xo matter what happens, 1'll—never ~tell—you.” He dropped her hand at that, and the went on into the other room When she returned she tnd al! her motions well in control. ‘They reached their seats in the the- Wer just as the curtain went up. In ‘he halt ight Marlan removed her hat ind coat, and tried to settle herselt to gather the threads thrown out in the rst act. Suddenly into the strained silence of he audience came a volce, ‘She says the doesn't love him but she'll marry air." It was a girl's voice, and there was « familiar ring in ft to Marian, “Dia the say she'd marry him?" ‘This Ume {was an older, more cautious volce. “Yes, but she does not Jove him.” ‘There was « stir and a wavering tlt ter among those within hearing. Marian sighed and wondered if ever again she should feel so much inter- ast in angthing as one could hear in hat git!’s voice. The play held noth: ng for her. She wondered how it was with James. ‘To her the pretense of enjoyment was becoming a bur- jen and she wished that tuey had not some. “She says she does not love him, but re'll never know. Oh, it’s awfully ex- ating!” Again Marian felt the stir in the audience, again she longed to see the play with the heart and eyes of ihe girk If she could keep her thoughts upon the actors she must for- set, for Ilttle while, her heartache. He says he's a buttinski. Oh, he's the funntest.” The curtain fell, the lights flashed up. Marian found hergelf in a state of painful. bewllderment, — Sometimes when she and James talked it over be- ‘tween the acts, they could come to a hetter understanding of the play. She took @ cautions glance at her husband, ‘He was sitting severely straight and still | Marian gave up all thought of following the play. An unexpect- ed tragedy had come Into her own life, und nothing could blot it from her mind, Each moment she was be- coming more frightened at the out. come of her quarrel. They could not g0 on like this. “Hector says he'll stand by her tc the end, if he dies for it.” It was the ginl’s voice again in explanation, Marian felt a relaxation of her tense nerves. Oh, what-a time she should have had to keep James quiet it—. ‘She was back at the old worry again. It pressed harder. She began to -be lieve that she could not bear It much longer. She would have to tell James, but things could never be the same again. He had doubted her and he ‘had been so eruel about It that he had forced her to tell. Marian glanced at her husband. He cleared his throat and changed his po- sition. ‘The voice in continued con: versation was. tantaltzingly familiar. Cautiously ‘Marian moved her head. Just a little way, and then— “Oh, mamma, there's the Indy that comes to Helen's to give us the dancing lessons. Yes, the one right here in the silk dress, the shepherd's check. Oh, she is just lovely!" “That’s her husband; Helen showed him to me yesterday. He is awfully ood looking.” Marian moved closer to the chett next the aisle and whispered: “I—f wanted (© buy that Gibbons for your birthday, James, with my own money. [ knew you wouldn't like my doing—" “Don't. dear.” murmured James. He kept a firm bold of her hand pressing It gently now and again, She know that he was ruining ‘ber glove but she was content. And while the last act held little more for her than the fitst and second, she could guess that it ended happily. And it gave ¢ pretty glow to the reconciliation that had, in the past 15 minutes, changed Strong Tastes and Palates. Fifteenth century Englishmen sel- dom used either milk or butter. ‘They used great quantities of spices, how- ever, In their food, and, apparently, did not care for the. more delleate fa- vors that suit modern palates. It is pointed out by a writer that storage eggs and “renovated” butter would have had a ready market with them. Man's 107 Descendants at His Grave. ‘Thomas Rowland, who has died at Braniford, Suffolk, England, aged 81, hgp left 107 descendants, all of whom attended his funeral. 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SnuEe eat Sick bung to Bara a bh, Ui ball, aed curate, Maiaeaty © Aalst aparats Sue n Nene odd at By $5,690; wili_ make “terms. “Phone 505% Bata, Riatia ree Me Rica RAORKGGME acco, he finder of « biick leather hand hag, fost Between Sid andctsth street ‘on FOr geLave, oF belwoon 28th and Sth ste.-on State Si,°Wwill return ame to at(2 Hinte stain siore. A reward "will be siven to iiaer. To My Opening Display | Welcome You. This is an urgent invitation to come and view the spring hats which 1 will have ready, March 28, 29 and 30. Aside from the educational part of the exhibit should come the keen pleasure of seeing the cheerful color- ing and dainty’ effects obtained with the new and fresh materiat, You will not be urged to buy. In fact, I ask you as a guest, and shail take delight in showing the spring models. THE STYLE SHOP. MISS MYRTLE J. MATTHEWS. 6 E. 38d St. ‘The gent is that ts certainly making ssood of his simaptoviite, “SiH ws" righe All “Guess Who's" must be written on one side of paper only. GUESS WHo—EVANSTON. {Bid not Keep their date Wednesday night. Wore thelr own shoes to the banquet a a ‘The matron ts that! makes dresses, also gan “Inge ‘her ‘own ‘alto’ when mesos: sary.""Oh, You choir Indy, The widow ts that prefers to call at the back door. Not afraid of Hogs. ‘The summer brides will be, “Lots of vem," too, Receives lectures free of charge. ‘The special delivers boy te. GUESS WHO—HARTFORD, CONN. The newlywed 1a that won't stay home alone’ when her hubby goes ‘to the Yes publican caves. Af Kentucky Advocate, and Richmond Pian i what Would Chiesng Rlehmor ' The Ridgewood Apartments 28th and Wabash Ave. 3-4-6-7 and 8 rooms. Herdwovd floors, steam heat) hot and cold water, elevator and janitor services. Rent $25) to $55 | per mo. Rent free until April| Ist. Apply on premises or Wm. Neighbors & Co. 3517 State St. ALDINE 2592 PMONFS: Auto z5373 | FOR Lodges and Entertainments Reasonable Rates 5728 South State Street Phone Went. 1002 Origin of “Mausoleum.” ‘When Mausolus, king of Caria, die@ his widow, Artemisia, decided to erect over his body the most magniticent tomb that the world should ever see. Sculptors and artists trom every known land were put to work and no expense was spared, and for years the work was pursued, though tt was not finished even at tho death of his widow, It ts trom this Ineldent that there arose ‘the word “mausoletm,” which means a stately tomb. Elephant Lived for Centuries, When Alexander the Great con- quered Porus, king of India, he took & great elephant that had fought gal- lantly for the defeated king, named him Ajax, dedicated him to the sun, Placed upon him a metal band with the Inscription, “Alexander, the son of Jupiter, dedicated Ajax to the sun.” The elephant was found alive 360 ‘venta inten. —_ gE TREE, iA * a Cails promptly answered f pom A. W. GREEN fee = Fureral a he Director | Y a f/ 3832 STATE STREET y es Be y CHICAGO \ Lh y - eS Phone Douglas 5766 The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville and Moving Pictures re, . Change of Program Monday and Thursday FINEST THEATRE IN AMERICA . 3110-12 State St., - Chicago, Ul. Performers Send in Your Open Time "Paces Dewgins 4452 Automatic Phone 71001 The LaVerdo Cafe and Buffet (Cafe Newly Opened) . 3100-2 South State Street Chicago, Hl. Chinese and American Restaurant a Coanectlon, «High Class Entertainers HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietors! lanier nee wy Cee ZINN Th be Ing "| im SCAN Bic) | ema a> — wn Co <=> o> Wall ) fib an fon Wess alley — al iG se eee ee err as Sy ee ay What! A Cottage Arc in the Kitchen? ‘Yet—and it is clearly in harmony with the surroundings too—a handsome hanging ball of gas light in the one room that is usually the worst lighted in the house, Hang just one Cottage Arc gas light from the kitchen ceiling and the old, dark, gloomy, grouch-breeding conditions disappear. ‘There is a volume and color of light in the big white ball that never fails to bring cheerfulness and contentment to the woman who cooks the dinner and washes the dishes. ‘The beauty of the Cottage Arc has helped us to hang $0,000 of them on living room chandsliers— but its inexpensiveniese makes it equally suited to bedrooms, kitchens and halls, For the Cottage Are Uses Less Than 3 cent’s Worth of Gas per Hour . That's even less than a flat fame burner uses—hence the hones that are” lighted throughout from living room to kitchen with Cottage Arc gas Tights are the best and most economically lighted homes in the city. ‘Watch for our house to house demonstration—or write for booklets and monthly payment terms—to The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company, Peoples Gas Building, Michigan Boulevard, . 3448 Indiana Ave. Phone Aldine 2242, MRS. J. WALLACE, Hair Expert French Pomade and Turkish Oil Manufacturer Come and offerings ii i switches ana ini goods, There fen eve tne wil pve You bigger and beter Segsioe than we are offering at this time. We carry a full stock of French pomada, ‘which promotes the growth of the hair and removes dandruff and cures aay ealp trouble. And also carry.e line.of ‘Turkish Oil, manufactured and sold by Mrs. J. Wallace. ' Phone Aldine 1080 3247 State St., Chioadgo, Il | RN a ne ce a | EDWARD FELIX . PHONE DOUGLAS 2928 F 3 : Newspapers Beene, Cakes ‘and Pics. Delore baying us. We aioe Fish ond Weber Stomps with Grecerien Je Cream ~~ and Sodas, A First-Class Lowndry Agensy in Connection. 3 EDWARD FELIX 2 = 52 -W. 30th.ST, Mrs. Edw. Felix’s. Hairdressing Parlor | . Sent eRe" Soca en onde, act pope ira | Banda and nalis, A complete’ line of toll ardioles, 612": Tel. Douglas 2028) StirnM gas Se | 52 W. 30th St. . Star. Employment Office Private Waiting Parlor for Ladies Lounging Room for Men M. WINCHESTER 3223 STATE ST. ‘Phone Douglas 2411 —oooao——_—_—— Men and Women for All Kinds of Laboring Work. Butlers, Porters, Waiters and Cooks. General House Work for Women Cooks, Maids, Laundresses. IN AND OUT OF THE CITY 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 inclementy of the weather has had no visible effect on the theatre crowds along the stroll. Matinees at the Grand on Sundays and holidays have become so popular that the management wishes there were two Sundays to a week instead of one. The last half of the week, beginning Thursday, March 14, contained the Laurent Trlo of European Gymnasts, who were, without question, fine. Their work consisted of heavy balancing and thrilling feats of acrobatic work, which showed to an excellent advantage their wonderful muscle control. The Crackerjack Four were good, but the voices were too distinctly separate. The blending of voices is the thing most desired in this particular style of singing. Allan and Patterson, who head the watermelon trust (and why the name of water-melon trust was adopted is a puzzle to all, as there is nothing synonymous in the appellation where their act is concerned). They do fair work. Mr. Patterson is quite a pianist, and makes a fine appearance as the straight man, while his partner, Mr. Allan, is a funny fellow. His work is a little new to him, but he has the right kind of vim in him and it will make him in a short time an AI comedian. The ladies of the sketch are clever and please the public with their work. Houseley & Nicolas, the novelty musicians, are finishing up a very successful week. They have been the hit of the bill. Josephine Saxton and Picks went big. The lady has with her a little mite named David Holmes, and really he looks too tiny to carry such a large name, so through some happy medium he has been called "Pee-wee," which is applicable. This little fellow is the big star in a small frame, for he is the very ginger of the act. Miss Saxton looks well, but unfortunately, dances poorly, and her singing is not up to standard, even in ragtime. There is a little too much affectation in her work to really please the public. Notwithstanding this drawback, the act goes big, because of the work of the Picks, who, one and all, are excellent dancers and possess sweet voices. --- The first part of the week, beginning Monday, March 18, presents a bill of much credit, such commendable features as "A Ba-Be's Post Card Album," which was the cover of an album of gigantic size, in which posed a very pretty woman in many classic poses. Those which received especial applause were "Gleaners," "Rock of Ages," "The Gypsy," "The Skylark" and "Goodnight." The act is a beautiful life repetition of the works of the great masters. Roxy La Rocca, the harpist, is a big hit on the bill, and deserves it every bit, but he spoils his work when he essays to be comical when playing ragtime. His little movements are quite catchy, but his gasps and sighs are decidedly too far fetched and positively do not represent the peculiar traits in any race. Espe & Roth, in a comedy creation, "Fort No-where," do some dangerous lifting and balancing. The act is splendid. The Orpheus Comedy Four do some clever talking and costuming, but their singing is not above the average, and their work wins by their comedy. Georgia campers, ten in number, close a very good bill as a whole. The campers are fine entertainers and give several minutes of perfect pleasure in their eccentric dancing, which is the clearestest seen here in many weeks. Several good pictures are also a feature on the program. THE MONOGRAM. Rance Smith does some good monologue work, sings well in a full baritone and cleans up in his dancing. Cumby & Brown get numerous laughs and much applause on their act. They do very well. Fannie Wise, who is and will always be a favorite of the stroll as long as she chooses songs as wisely as she is doing. Miss Wise sings and acts as daintily as ever, giving much pleasure to her listeners. The Carolina Four, a male quartet, whose members, Philip Johnson, first tenor; Clarence Chase, second tenor; Frank Wilson, baritone, and Fred Davis, bass, have fine voices. Especially so is that of Fred Davis, whose voice is a mellifluous bass with just the proper quality for quartet work. They do most laughable didoes and make more than good. The management of this house is always trying and generally succeeds in giving everyone a run for their money. FACTS ABOUT THE PROFESSION. Madam Lena Bryant, a Chicago soprano, who has been leading soloist for the Glazier Jubilee Singers, is in the city, the company having closed for the season. The Era Comedy Four, Chicago's famous quartet, have been using up from 10 to 15 minutes overtime on the bill at large West Side houses. Well, that's nothing, because "Cleaning Up" is their middle name. The Gaudeams Charity Club gave a splendid drama, "Tell Your Wife," at the Masonic Hall, on March 7-12. A large and appreciative audience was present. The club members were ably assisted by Messrs. Dunlap, Brown and Dr. Plummer. The members of the club who portrayed the drama were Madames August, Brown, Calloway and Carter. All who took part deserve great praise, for they did well. This is the first public entertainment given by the club, and they are grateful to the friends who patronized them. It was a success, dramatically and financially. Bethel Literary Club will present Mr. Opal D. Cooper in song; recital, assisted by Mrs. Delpha Boger-Ander son, contralto, and Mr.Jas. E. Mitchem, reader, Monday evening, April 1, at Bethel A. M. E. church, 30th and Dearborn streets. This will be one of the grandest musical treats of the season. Several of the literary and social clubs will attend in a body, as Mr. Cooper is extremely popular among the members of these organizations. The proceeds are to be used to assist the pastor and officers in paying for the cleaning of the church. Admission 25 cents. A GRIEVOV MISCONSTRUCTION. It has ever been the policy of the white theatrical world to expect the newspaper men and women of their race to interview them after the show or between acts, and never, by word or action detrimental to the wellmeaning of the interviewer, was the atmosphere of the theatre permeated. Not so with our theatrical constituents. They feel that some especial interest in them has possession of the critic's mind, or that he or she has been unduly attracted by their personal appearance rather than by the duty incurred upon the critic by the paper they represent and the love they have for art for its own sake. It would be better for all parties concerned if the professionals would forget their self-concept and realize that there are those in the race sufficiently businesslike to have nothing but their work on their minds when they request an interview. And the evil thought of an ulterior motive which rankles in the minds of some actors or actresses can with all haste be dispensed with, as the journalists are not attracted by anything other than that which concerns their life's work. No sentimentality, favoritism or graft finds a resting place in the mind of the true critic. And egotism, discourtesy and insolence should not be, or is it, a part of the temperament of the true artist, be they male or female. The colored profession should feel proud to converse with the writers on their own papers and the honor is conferred on them by the critics when they take the trouble to seek them out for an interview. And a great favor will be granted the several journalists of Chicago if the explanation is forthcoming what causes the unblushing conceit which is in the breast of the professionals and persuades them to think that they concede an honor on the interviewer when in truth they should feel most obligated. To Wang Small Pictures Large needles (No. 1) will hold lighter pictures safely and will not ingress plaster or paper. They are very strong and are often used in putting up picture molding, instead of brads. A change of pictures is often dashed, but the harmful nail, however small, makes one hesitate to do this, especially if the wall surface is unfigured, and spots therefore the more easily metted.—McCall's. England 800 Silent Sentinals Around the British isles there are now more than eight hundred lighthouses, silent sentinels of the sea, keeping watch and guard over ships that pass in the night. In the beginning of last century, or rather a hundred years ago, there were only twenty-five, and the illumination was inferior. Now some of these have a brilliance equal to thirty million candle power, visible for a hundred miles under the proper conditions. The Dingo. The dingo is a species of wild dog found in Australia, and is to that country what the wolf is to eastern Europe and the coyote to America. Hunting in packs, he is a perpetual menace to Australia's chief industry, the breeding of sheep. Owing to his cunning and swiftness the dingo is able to hold his own in central Australia, and is likely to do so for a long time to come, notwithstanding the fact that a generous price is set upon his head by the government. Erlendships of the Right 80s Tay to form friendships with people of brains and cheerful souls. You will be tremendously benefited. Learn to emulate and embellish your life with study and good deeds and you will be magnified at the splendid harvest of happiness and contentment that will be yours. Be on the lookout for the frank face, the honest hand, and the clear eye of the friend who is worth white. Real Blue Blood. An Irish contractor had the misfortune to run his car over an old man who had a bottle of bluing inside his coat. Jumping from his car and seeing the fluid rapidly staining the old fellow's breast, he cried to his friend: "Flanagan, I'll go harrud wl us! We've killed wan o' thim blue-blooded Yankees!!" - Judge. Recovered Courting Expenses A man sued another in the Liverpool (Eng.) county court for the expense of a courtship. They formed the acquaintance of two young ladies, and when the two couples went out together the plaintiff in the case paid all the expenses for the time being. The defendant married his young lady, and the plaintiff sued him for $40, his share of the courting expenses, and recovered the same. Averted Crossing Tragedy The prompt action of a country girl, near Fintona, County Tyrone, Ireland, was the means of averting a tragedy, not long since. A cart was proceeding over a level crossing when a passenger train was seen approaching. A girl, seeing the dangerous predicament of the occupants of the cart, ran along the railway line waving a red petticoat. The engine-driver's attention was attracted, and the speed of the train was at once reduced. IN THE SPORTING WOLRD By Jas. D. Harris. Jack Johnson, the champion, is in Louisville, Ky., as the guest of Mr. J. B. Williams, of Eltham and Walnut. Johnson is causing such great excitement there that the mayor was compelled to put more officers on the force. Mr. Williams owns the finest colored cafe there. McVey tried to knock out Jim Barry, but he played cute by keeping covered up, nevertheless. McVey made a punching-ball of him. Young Whitil is willing to meet any of the lightweights from 128 to 133. Address 2819 State street. Illa Vincent will meet Paul Martinson, the Hindoo Slayer, in a finish match, Monday night, at the Globe Theatre, Wabash and Hubbard Court. Willie Watkins, who left Chicago some time ago, was one of the Douglass Center boys. When Watkins first came to the club he did not know how to hold a glove, but now he can stop Black Bill, of New York. Watkins is open to meet anyone at 158 pounds. Address, 2819 State street. Bob Adams is looking for some one to go to East Chicago with him for six roun's for a side bet, not under 100 pounds. His hand is all right now, and his weight is 129 to 133 pounds. His hand is all right now, and his weight is 129 to 133 pounds. Young Langford wants a match on the North Side for Friday, week. Lapsley Not Discouraged. Lorenzo Lapsley, our own Chicago boy, graduated from Wendell Phillips nearly three years ago. Michigan had their tryout for 'varsity team last Saturday night, the first two men in each event qualifying. He was unfortunate in having been tied for second by Ralph Craig, the world's greatest sprinter and holder of the world's record in the hundred-yard dash. Lapsley has been spoken of, in the "Crisis" and several daily papers, as being a wonderful sprinter. We hope he will continue, until he makes the world take off its hat to him. He is a junior literary student. I Am Not Discouraged. Ann Arbor, Mich., March 22.—Editor Defender. Dear Sir:—Tell my friends through your columns that I am not in the least discouraged. The best man won, and that's all there to it. I feel that those in authority have been fair to me, and as some of the papers have been trying to make the public believe that the school authorities want a white boy to represent the school, is untrue. Rich and highly educated gentlemen as these here never stoop to such low things. Sport of Collar Spotting. "Collar spotting," the new automobile sport, is at its best when the streets are dirty enough to hold puddles of water. When the broadly-tired wheel of the machine strikes such a puddle a thin but solid sheet of water is thrown upward and outward, the path it takes being determined by the speed of the machine, the depth of the liquid and, to a certain extent, its consistency. These three factors make the aiming of the sheet a matter of great skill. When the puddle is close to the curb it is possible for the expert spotter, by swerving into it, to throw the sheet in such a way as to hit a man's collar—even when it's a narrow one—or the white feathers on a woman's hat. Not every one is as expert as this, but the great fun of the sport lies in the fact that even when you miss your aim you're pretty sure to hit something. If it's only skirts or trousers of pedestrians. Last of Schasticoke Indlans The few survivors of the Litchfield county (Conn.) tribe of Schagticoke Indians own 300 acres of land and five houses, valued at $3,000, besides a little personal property. They subsist by selling potatoes and other products, cutting railroad ties and wood and working on neighboring farms. The tribe is reduced to ignorance and poverty as a result of leading sliffless lives and by intermarriage and mixtures of races. The great event at the reservation is the annual rattlesnake hunt in the spring, when the paleface joins in the sport and furnishes all the whisky antidote needed. Man Conversees With Animals. Charles Kellogg of California has started out to convince the Harvard faculty of his ability to talk with animals. His life has been spent in the Sierra Nevadas, and his studies include the vocal sounds made by bears, squirrels, lizards, rattlesnakes and crockets. Indeed, he claims proficiency in fifteen animal languages. He has a peculiar palate, with no tonnils, and entirely lacks the cord connecting the teeth with the lips. To these peculiarities he partly ascribes the case with which he imitates the sounds of insects and animals. Some of his observations and ideas are, it is said, at least interesting, if not convincing. Tact. Mrs. Smith and her little daughter Margaret, aged two, were spending the summer at the lake. The mother often spoke of the excellent quality of the milk she fed the child. While out walking with little Margaret one day, Mrs. Smith happened to meet the wife of the farmer who supplied the superior milk. "What do you say, Margaret, to the lady for bringing you such nice milk?" prompted Mrs. Smith. "How's the cow?" asked Margaret politely—Women's Home Companion. Widely Separated Cities appl-city and Dupli-city"—Boskon transcript. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER Stealing a Plate "I don't think it is fair," cried Nettie Bourn. "To think that one horrid old plate should make all this trouble! It was mean of Uncle John to make a will like that." "He didn't make a will like that," contended Harry Warren. "How was he to know that one of the plates should be broken between his death and the reading of the will? He was fair enough. He left one to your mother and one to my father. Surely that was a fair division of the two. His intention was all right." "Well, then," said Nettie, stamping a very pretty little foot, "it's shameful that our parents should be so horribly stubborn as to fight over one miserable old plate!" "You can't blame them, exactly," defended Harry, charitably. "You've had your fads and you know how it is. Your mother's collection of China is so close to my father's that the possession of that single plate would determine the supremacy. Naturally each one wants it, and they are going to fight for it." "And in the meantime we can't even announce our engagement," wailed Nettie, "to say nothing of getting married." "We don't want to get married until spring," reminded Harry, optimistically. "Something will turn up before then—if I have to turn it up myself." He smiled down into the worried little face, but found no answering smile. Ever since Jason Pomfret's will had been read, and it was found that the two famous Washington plates were left to his brother, Silas Warren, and to Martha Bourn, there had been a bitter warfare waged between the two legatees. In the bustle of preparing for the funeral one of the plates had been broken beyond the skill of the most expert mender to put together, and Mrs. Bourn and Silas Warren, who were both a little mad on the subject of china, had taken the matter into the courts, each insisting that the remaining plate was the one Jason Pomfret had repeatedly indicated as the one he wished the claimant to have. But Harry did not let the grass grow under his feet. He went to see his closest friend, Dick Lyons, who was noted as an expert in old porcelains. He had done Dick a great favor once, and Dick did not hesitate a moment. He managed to meet Mrs. Bourn at an evening party, and with much mystery he approached her. "I don't want to see you get the worst of this row over that Washington plate," he said when he had aroused her curiosity sufficiently. "I've often studied that collection of Jason Pomfret's, and other experts had always agreed with me that his Washington plates were not genuine. The plate that is left is merely a copy of the real ones—an awfully good copy, you know, but bogus for all that." "Don't tell me that," she commanded with a sniff. "I've seen the plate a hundred times and I know very well that it is a real Washington." "Look here," suggested Dick. "You can look the plate over closely so long as you don't take it out of the executor's office. You've seen it a hundred times, but you never looked at it with doubt because you took it for granted that it was what Pomfret said it was. You look it over carefully and you'll get the credit for dropping the fight over a plate that is not worth fighting over." "If this is a trick—" began Mrs. Bourn, and she paused. She could think of no threat terrifying enough and her silence was more eloquent. "It's not a trick," assured Lyons. What Harry had not counted on was that his father and Nettle's mother should arrive at the office of the lawyer executor at the same time and simultaneously demand the privilege of examining the plate. His father had gained some suspicion of something going on when he saw Mrs. Bourn enter with the expert. "It is the same that I took from the cabinet," declared the lawyer tartly, not relishing the suggestion that was conveyed in their demands. "It's not that," Mrs. Bourn hastened to explain. "I've always had an idea that the plate was not genuine and I want to make certain that the plate is worth fighting over." "Funny you never thought of that before," commented Silas Warren suspiciously. "I've always had my doubts," he added, with the collector's vanity and pride in his knowledge. "Harry told me the other night that one of his friends, also, had expressed his doubts. I'm going to bring another expert in." "I don't think that that will be necessary," hastily said Mrs. Bourn. She looked doubtfully first at the plate, then at the lawyer. The latter was above suspicion even if the plate was not. With a sigh she turned it over to Silas who in turn laid it on the desk. "I don't want ever to see it again," he declared. "To think that a cheap copy should have spoiled our friendship all these months! That's worse than the loss of the plate. We used to be pretty good friends, Martha." "We can be good friends, still, Silas," she reminded. "Let's go out and have luncheon and talk it over," suggested Silas; and they talked it over with such good effect that they went from there to the jeweler's and when they came out a solitaire on the widow's finger announced that she expected shortly to change her state of loneliness. Nettle and Harry, watching across the street, smiled at each other. "That will simplify matters a great deal," declared Harry in tones of relief. "We'll give them the Washington plate for a wedding present." "But that is not worth anything," objected Nettle. "The real one is," explained Harry. "In a good cause the end justifies the means. I got Benson's clerk to exchange the plates." THE BINGA BLOCK, 4712-4752 State street (inclusive). The longest tenement row in Chicago, low rents, newly decorated. Boulevard, electric lights the entire premises—without crisis JESSE BINGA, Banker. Main Office— S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place. Telephone—Douglas 1565. Br 478 T EASTER Monday Night The Chicago Amateur Minstrel Club Will Give Its Annual Show for Benefit of The Old Folks' Home April 8,'12 OAKLAND HALL Cottage Grove Avenue and 40th St. Tickets, 50 Cents UNIVERSITY JOHNSON ENTERTAINS. White House, Washington, D. C. March 22.-Miss Emma J. Wilson, principal and financial agent of the Mayesville, S. C., Industrial institute, is stopping for a day or two with Mrs. S. E. Berry, 239 O street, N. W., the guest of Robert W. Johnson. While here, Miss Wilson will endeavor to interest Washington people in the work of the school. Mr. Johnson will be remembered as once a resident of Chicago. Salt in Chimney. In building a chimney it is recommended to put a quantity of salt into the mortar with which the intercourse of brick is laid. The effect, says the Commoner, will be that there will never be any accumulation of soot in the chimney, for the reason that the salt in the portion of mortar which is exposed will absorb the moisture on damp days, and the soot, becoming damp, will fall down from the walls of the chimney and may be easily removed. The Flag In History. It can hardly be doubted that flags, or their equivalent, were used very early in the world's history. Among the buried remnants of early races and civilization are found records of objects which were apparently used as ensigns. These are accepted as evidence that the ancient Egyptian soldiers were not without their standards. The Assyrians and Jews also carried something similar in design and purpose. Poor Children Have Best Teeth? Four Children Have Best Teeth! A doctor in the British Medical Journal makes the statement that the most perfect teeth he has seen have been in the mouths of the children of the very poor—children who never possessed a tooth brush. This physician states that these youngsters eat more carbohydrates and less detergent material; also, they eat fewer sweets, and, possibly, which is more to the point, there is something in their organizations which resists both sweets and starch. Mule Sense. A New Jersey mule drank a gallon of whisky and then kicked itself to death—the which but goes to show that even a mule sometimes displays more sense than a great many men evince.—Norfolk Virginian-Pilot. LA GRANGE NEWS. La Grange, Ill., March 22.—Miss Susie Blake left March 6 to visit her mother in the West Indies Islands. She was greatly entertained by friends of Chicago and La Grange. The Lyceum Culture Club of La Grange entertained in honor of Miss Blake. Mrs. G. W. Payne acted as the club's hostess. She arranged a musical program to suit the occasion, after which a dainty luncheon was spread. The Eighth Grade Girls' basket ball team, under the management of Miss Addie Hammond, by the assistance of Miss Elmira Currie, defeated the Seventh Grade Second team of Hinsdale by a score of 10 to 1. The high school track team will compete with other teams of Cook County Track Meet third preliminary. Mr. Carl Carter is entered in the 50-yard dash, 220-yard dash, 440-yard dash and relay. We wish him success in winning all. The presiding elder, E. J. Jackson, and deaconess of the A. M. E. Mission, had a love feast at the residence of Mrs. Taylor for the benefit of Mrs. Davenport, of Evanston, who is sick. Mrs. George Greene and Mrs. Rev. Colb spent the day shopping in Chicago, Wednesday. Rev. R. Colb's family arrived here Monday from Iowa, and are at their new home on North Catherine street. Mrs. George Hanley and Mrs. Morris Robins, of Hinsdale, spent Sunday in Chicago, visiting friends. The Young Men's Progressive Club installed the new officers last Sunday. Rev. R. Colb officiated. Mrs. William Denness, of Hayes avenue, is sick with throat trouble. Mr. Smith, who has been spending the winter in California, returned to La Grange, Monday. Miss Brook, of Western Springs, spent Sunday in Chicago. The reception given in honor of Rev. R. E. Colb and family by Mrs. Geo. Greece, at the A, M. E. church, was a great social event. A musical program was rendered and a nice lunch was served, last Thursday evening. Mrs. John Boswell is still confined at her home with ill health. Mrs. Greenbow, of Hayes avenue, is on the sick list. Mr. Alonzo Baldridge, of Chicago, gave a wonderful oratorical address at the La Grange Sunday Evening Club, Sunday, March 17, 1912. The club wishes him great success. The members and friends of the A. M. E. church gave a surprise on Rev. R. E. Colb and family at the church Tuesday evening, and it took a carriage to get the present, in the way of provisions, to his residence on North Catherine avenue. The rally at the Second Baptist church was well attended. Blunders of Royal Authors Royal authors sometimes need a deal of editing. A glaring instance is Frederick the Great, whose spelling and punctuation astounded Carlyle, says the London Chronicle. "A steure" for "a cette heure" was a specimen of the former, "and as for punctuation, he never could understand the mystery of it; he merely scatters a few commas and dashes as if they were shaken out of a pepper box upon his page and so leaves it." How, asks Carlyle, can such slovenliness be explained in a king who "would have ordered arrest for the smallest speck of mud on a man's buff belt, indignant that any pipe clayed portion of a man should not be perfectly pipe clayed?" He can only conclude that Frederick really cared little about literature after all. Also "he never minded snuff upon his own chin, not even upon his waistcoat and breeches." "I am a king and above grammar," said another monarch. How to Fly Old Glory Some of the people who fly the flag from their residences or places of business do not seem to know, according to an old soldier, the respect that is due to Old Glory. The rule in the army and navy is that the Stars and Stripes are never flown after sunset, nor before sunrise, and civilians are supposed to observe this, though there is no law to make them do so. As a matter of fact, some flags are kept up all night. G. T. WHITE 1050 Baranby St. Vancouver, B. C. 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CHICAGO, ILINOIS A WEEK WITH "THE WOLVERINES" Michigan in the Limelight, by Our Special Correspondents—Detroit, Kalamazoo, Dowagiac and Benton Harbor. THE RACE MAKING GOOD The Race Making Progress—Personal and Pertinent Paragraphs About the People—What They Are Doing in Religious, Business and Social Circles. KALAMAZOO ITEMS. Kalamazoo, Mich., March 20.—Rov. Pettiford filled the pulpit at Grand Chapel, Sunday, morning and evening. Morning text: First chapter, Second Epistle of Peter. Evening text from the 17th chapter of Revelations. Miss Mabel Thompson's address to the Sunday school last Sunday was very interesting. Miss Thompson spoke of the different Sunday schools she visited during her absence from our city. Mrs. Charles Butler and Mr. Chas. Evans are convalescing. Mr. John Thomas, of Gun Lake, visited in the city Thursday. Miss Jennie A. Goins visited friends in Detroit last week. Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. Benjamin Fox, manager of the Waiters' Social Club, desires to meet all friends at his parors on North Hurdick street. On the 24th of March, Rev. Pettiford will deliver a sermon for the hotel men. A number of hotel people will take part in the program. Pastor wishes to meet as many as can come to Grand chapel Sunday evening. Mrs. Holmes, of Battle Creek, spent a few days last week as guest of her sister, Mrs. John Butler. The Misses Ethel Michel and Marguerite Robbins entertained three tables of whist at the home of Mrs. Asa Newsome, on Michigan avenue. Miss Seleta Pettiford, granddaughter of Rev. Pettiford and Mrs. Pettiford, has taken a musical course with the St. Augustine institution. Little Soleta is 10 years old, and played "Anemone Corantelle." by Bredermann, in a recital. Mrs. Lett, of Paw Paw, was the guest of her daughter, Miss Sarah Jean Lett, last week. Mrs. George Stafford is quite ill at her home on Michigan avenue. DOWAGIAC NEWS. Dowagiac, Mich., March 22.—It is reported that Mrs. Noah Griffin is able to be out again. Mrs. Ernest Conner, who underwent an operation two weeks ago at the Ackerman hospital, is much improved. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Archer is on the well list again. Mrs. Harry Woodford and infant son are reported better. Mr. Harry Hill, of Chicago, is visiting his sister, Mrs. John Myers, for an indefinite period. Mrs. Frank Allen, of South Bend, was the guest of her brother, Ed. Allen and family. Chester Archer is in Battle Creek for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Bryant and family are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby girl. Mrs. Bessie McNeal Pellman, of South Bend, is visiting her brother, Mr. Roy Mitchem and family. Second Baptist church—Morning services at 10:30; subject, "The Believers in Christ." Sunday school at 12:15. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. Preaching services at 7:30; subject, "Self-Denial." The fish supper given by Mr. H. D. Bryant Inst. Friday evening at the Second Baptist church, proved to be very successful. Col. R. D. Ruffin Interviewed. What is the outlook in your district for your nomination, April 9th? Answer—It is exceedingly bright. Do you hope to carry the district? sir, do you think so, colonel? Because all the business men of every profession and trade are with me, who wish to see the further advancement of the race. Are you having many meetings? Yes. I am speaking every night, mencing next week with two wings a night until April 8th. lonel, how about the four candles in the field? Won't that be the dreams of defeating all? "No," says the colonel, "because I expect without doubt to have a majority of the votes cast by the colored, and I shall all of 1,500 votes from the white friends." A man who was a passenger on an cursion steamer which returned a days ago from Panama and Costa, told a New York Tribune report that all the tourists were deeply rested in what they saw in Panama and along the line of the canal four days which they spent. "The monster dredges, the jet walls of concrete, the locks and wonders of the canal construc- " he said, "naturally came first order for our attention; then the impress of the duck suits which had to buy, the independence of merchants who would not send to you and the hospitality of an club will be remem- be most wonderful thing he real Panama souvenir a deck of playing cards scenes, and the cards ry an Object his doctor a fee If the patient 'not, it is re- DRESS IN ROBES AND SANDALS Men and Women try to Look Allike in London's Latest Freak Club—Members Are Writers. London.—The latest freak club in London is called the Ethna. It has rooms on a street just off Plecadilly, and here its men and women members meet for intellectual converse. The rule of the club demands that there shall be as little distinction in the dress and appearance of the members as possible, and both men and women don long flowing white garments of sacklike shape and sandals before they enter the dimly lighted rooms of the club. Most of the men are clean shaven and a few of the women have short hair, while those who have long hair twist their locks about their heads as tightly as possible. No introductions are ever made. Any member is permitted to talk to any other and to talk freely and openly on any subject. The object of the club is to foster free discussion between men and women. Visitors are occasionally allowed, but they must of course wear the flowing robes and sandals. The membership is very limited, and a positive requisite is intellectual work of some sort. Most of the members are writers, others are interested in social problems and work on committees, while still others are members of the great band of men and women in London who seem always on the outlook for the very important thing in fads and fancies. BRITISH TO ABOLISH BANDS Heavy Expense Main Reason That Musical Part of Military Force Will Be Dropped. London.—The British army without a brass band—such is the doleful prophecy of the Pull Mull Gazette. It says that a definite proposal has been brought forward that all the brass bands of the army except those of the guards regiments, shall be abolished, and that the sole music provided for the future shall be that of the drums and ifes and bugles, with the pipers for the Scottish regiments. Some years ago fresh regulations were made as to the maintenance of regimental bands. The cost of them fell entirely on the officers. The new regulations threw some of the expense on the public purse. But even now it is considered that in a modern, business army the officers should not be liable to this kind of expenditure. Every officer today has to subscribe one day's pay a year to support his regimental band; and that does not cover all his expenses in the matter. Take the case of the Royal Artillery band. The public grant is $4,500 a year, and the officers of the regiment are called upon to provide a further sum of some $15,000 annually to maintain their splendid string band. BEGGAR SAVED UP $50,000 Found Dead in Hovel, Sullivan Had Bequeathed $5,000 to a Sister in Utica. San Francisco.—Michael F. Sullivan, a beggar in San Francisco, for the last 35 years, was found dead in his hovel with bank notes showing over $50,000 to his credit in several local financial institutions. Coroner's deputies who searched the room found a will, hidden underneath a mattress, wherein Sullivan bequeathed $5,000 in cash to his sister, Mary A. Sullivan, of Utica, N. Y., "because of her kindness to my mother at the time of her death." The remainder of his fortune shall be placed in trust, the interest to be delivered to his sister every six months, according to the document. When she dies the sum must be divided among other heirs under the laws of this state. Sullivan lived by begging fruit. Ten years ago he was arrested as a vagrant. Then he possessed $25,000, according to detective James Mackey, the arresting officer on that occasion. CHRIST'S SHOP IS FOUND Excavations at Nazareth Also Said to Have Revealed Church Built by the Crusaders. London—A special dispatch published in the Pall Mall Gazette reports that excavations at Nazareth, the home of Christ in Palestine, have revealed an eleventh century Crusader's church with wonderful mosaics, stone doors and utensils and exquisite ornaments. It is also said that another important discovery is believed to be the site of the carpenter shop of Joseph, the father of Jesus. The church is now being uncovered. The message says that, according to the researches of the most learned explorers, the church was built by the first Crusaders at this hallowed spot, and it afterwards fell into the hands of the victorious Mohammedans. The monks of the Franciscan order purpose to build a temple on the spot. Used Plano for Bed Philadelphia.—Ralph Bechtel, an old time actor, known on the stage as Jack Meyers, was found dead in bed. The gas jet was turned on, but all indications point to an accidental death. Bechtel was employed as a scene painter. Bechtel, like many old-time actors, had peculiarities. While there was a brass bed in the house he preferred to sleep on top of the piano in his parlor. Under his pillow was a sword used by him the first time he appeared on the stage. Consolation. "They say she is devoted to her husband and baby." "Yes, poor thing! She hasn't taken a prize at a bench show for three years!"—Puck. Diplomat. A diplomat is a man who can call you a liar and make you like it—Cincinnati Enquirer. Yes. Indeed. It makes a whole lot of difference whether we say an opera singer's voice is heavenly or unearthly. Interesting Weekly Letters From Hartford, New Haven, and Other Cultured Points. Special Correspondence of the Chicago Defender HARTFORD GLEANINGS. Hartford, Conn., March 22—There was a social given at the home of Mrs. Eugene Jones, 231 Copen street. Quite a large crowd was present. The proceeds were for the benefit of A. M. E. Zion church. Mrs. Martha Brooks, Mrs. H. B. Biggs' mother, is sick at the home of her daughter, Huntley Place. Mr. Ernest Gould and brother, of Boston, are in the city, visiting their friend, Mr. Plato, of Gardens. The Victor Club held its annual election of officers last week, Wednesday. President, W. Henderson; vice-president, Chas. Peters; secretary, Ernest Robinson; assistant secretary, George Clinton; treasurer, Chas. Phillips; sergeant-at-arms, Chas. Boynes. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Harris spent Sunday in Berlin, at the home of Mrs. Fletcher. Mrs. J. J. Strickland, of 2 Martin street, surprised her husband with a birthday party, Saturday evening. Games were played. The music was furnished by the Charter Oak Entertainers. Many handsome presents were received. The most valuable was a traveling bag. A watermelon cake was the birthday cake. A merry party gathered at the home of Mrs. Shaw, Russell street, to bid farwell to Mr. George Hawkins, formerly of the Hartford Club and late of Springfield, Mass., are he left for his birthplace, Richmond, Va., to spend a few months' vacation. Music and whist were the features of the evening. The Spanish Fandango was rendered in a most effective manner on the guitar by Mrs. Sam Devoe, Mr. Wimbay sang a popular song in splendid voice. Among those present were Mrs. B. Geo. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. B. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Wimbay, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White, Mr. and Mrs. S. Devoe, Miss Hattie Smith, Mr. H. B. Washington, Mr. J. King, Miss Bertha Browne, Mr. R. King, Mr. Wm. Dorris, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Brown, Mr. G. B. Shaw. The Historical Club, Harriet Beecher Stowe Club and the Sunny Club entertained Miss Roberta Dunbar, of Providence, R. I., Wednesday evening, March 13, at the home of Mrs. Margaret Holden, on Center street. Miss Dunbar is club organizer of the Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs. The Mozart Mandolin Club rendered some fine music on the occasion. Miss Dunbar spoke, as usual, in a very effective manner. She told of the club work of other clubs and the local clubs in their emergency efforts. Refreshments were served by the entertaining committee. Miss Bertha Browne entertained the Sterling Dinner Club at her home on Asylum street, Thursday, 14th. A chafing-dish luncheon was served and was enjoyed by all. Little Miss Tamah Arretta Culley, the daughter of the correspondent, is ill with pneumonia. We hope for her speedy recovery. M. Lester Johnson, a popular member of the Full Moons, announced his marriage last Sunday. A great surprise to all. He was married to a young lady well known in the social circles of the city, Miss Grace Johnson. They were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Johnson, Feb. 11, 1912. Ceremony was performed by bride's father. Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Lucy Johnson to Mr. Norman F. Davis. Little Johnnie Crosby, of Huntley avenue, is recovering from pneumonia. Miss Della McCrae celebrated her ninth birthday, March 17, with a number of her friends present. Miss Louise James, our charming and efficient lady druggist, will put up that spring tonic for you, and it will be O. K—One who knows. Mrs. Chas. Pennywell and Mr. Clarence Rippy, of Brookfield Center, Ct., were the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. McLean, also Miss I. M. Randolph, the past week. A social was given in their honor. Tuesday evening by Miss Randolph, but owing to the bad weather, very few were present. A social evening was enjoyed by those who came out. Handy Book Marker. Nothing hurts a book more, especially a new book, then laying it down open to keep the place. Instead of doing that, if you are liable to interruption in your reading get a stout rubber band and cover it with ribbon, gathered full enough to permit the band's stretching. Then when you need to lay it down it takes hardly a second to stretch the band and slip beneath it the pages read. Upon taking it up again you find your place automatically, moreover, the book mark cannot get lost. Take care to have the band strong enough to hold and big enough not to mar the end of the cover. Bellef From Influenza Influenza, as is believed by the majority of medical men at present, is caused by a microbe which is present in the atmosphere, when the epidemic is raging. The surest safeguard against a disease arising from a microbe is to use antiseptics; of these carbolic acid and eucalypt oil have been found of most use for the prevention and cure of influenza. The best way of using these is in the form of a smelling-bottle containing, in addition to carbolic and eucalyptus, camphor, charcoal and ammonia. Serious Omisalon. The new millionaire's banquet table was spread, and the guests about to be summoned. "Are you sure there are no reporters present?" anxiously asked the host of the butler. "I've made cerain of it, slr." "Then go out and get a few," rejoined the host.-Canadian Courier. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER Delayed in Transit Corson smiled to himself as the camp came in sight when he rounded the point in his frail canoe. It was the first time that Corson had smiled in some weeks, for he had passed a dolorous summer in town. At the camp, he was sure to find rest from the doubts that assailed him, for in the woods Charley Corson forgot even Lillian Blaklee. It was not an easy matter to forget Lillian, for Lillian had been the cause of his wretched summer. He had let the Blakleees have the camp for the hot months. His business kept him in town through what Corson called the "scorching season," but he had taken pleasure in the thought that Lillian was in camp and learning to love it as much as he did. Next year he hoped that there would be a June wedding, and a July honeymoon in the camp. There was nothing more than an understanding between them, but Lillian had made it plain what her answer would be when Corson spoke, and as the weeks sped by, and her letters grew more and more irregular, Corson first grew puzzled, then worried. Even when they broke camp Corson did not learn the fact until after they had left the woods. Mrs. Blaklee's note of thanks hinted at an earlier letter, but there was none from Lillian, and Mrs. Blaklee did not speak of her. In spite of the thanks, there was a tinge of coldness and reserve in her note that made Corson more doleful than ever. He and Mrs. Blaklee were great chums. Now she seemed to share Lillian's dislike. He had welcomed the news that the camp was again at his disposal, for in the woods he could forget his troubles for a time, and find the rest that he sought. The camp might remind him of Lillian, but with rod or gun he could conjure the vision away. He paddled to shore, and was delighted to find that the camp had been left in perfect order. The Blakalees had brought their servant with them, and it was only necessary to remove the board shutters from doors and windows, give things a dusting and set up housekeeping. Before long a pot of coffee was perfuming the air, and bacon was sizzling in the pan. The supper things out of the way, Corson fired his pine, and made the round of the camp. He had reached the rough road that ran at the rear of the camp, when he encountered the dead stump that two years before had been used as the mail box for a private mail delivery. Teddy Griscom had been in camp with him that year, and it was Teddy who induced one of the farmers to make tri-weekly trips with the mail. Ted had fixed up the stump as their private box. There was a cunningly contrived door in the opposite side of the trunk, and Corson glanced in to see how much the stump had decayed since the year before. To his surprise he found that the cavity was half filled with letters and in a flash he realized that the Blaklee's servant, a recently landed emigrant, had mailed the letters here. It was all clear enough now. Lilian had started out with a letter in which she described the trip and told how well they liked the camp. In the second she expressed surprise that her earlier letter had not been answered and in the third she had blamed him for not writing in answer apparently to his own complaint. In all there were a dozen letters before the final one in which she declared that since he would not believe that she had written there seemed to be no use in writing at all. There were several letters from Mrs. Blaksele asking him what the trouble was and there were a score of letters to other friends. These last Corson carefully did up in a bundle and then he sat down to write a letter of explanation. "I never supposed that the letters had been 'delayed in transit,'" he concluded, "and I blame myself for not understanding what the matter was. I should have removed the slot from the tree, but I didn't suppose that even a newly-arrived 'greeny' would suppose that Uncle Sam had mail boxes scattered through the woods. It was a delight to get so many letters from you all at once, but I will swap the lot for one little letter containing the single word 'Yes.'" He made a special trip to the village to mall the package and then made daily trips for the answer. He had not long to wait. Before the end of the week he found a bulky letter in the box and he could not wait until he got to camp to read it. With the canoe floating on the surface of the lake he let it drift while he read over the letter. "It was not Norah," wrote Lillian, "but the rest of us—and Teddy Griscom. When we left town Ted begged us to use his private post office if we wanted to. I suppose that he thought we should see the joke, but we didn't and unless we were going to town we mailed the letters in the box and it never occurred to us to wonder whether they had been collected or not. You see we are not woodsmen like yourself. Next year you can show us, for I accept your offer of exchange and will send the 'Yes' as soon as I receive the package. I don't want to let you 'keep the letters after we are married to prove what a bad temper I had." Corson struck across the lake as he had never paddled before and he got the letters back in time for the night mail. Then he paddled home more slowly and in the cool of the evening he dug up the trunk and dragged it to the camp. It is still used as a mail box, but it stands within the hall and Mrs. Corso warns her occasional guests that letters are liable to be delayed in transit. "We lost a lot that way," she explains, but she does not add the explanation of the smiling glance that is exchanged between herself and Corson when she speaks of the letters. Prof. Garfield Wilson Manager GOOD MUSIC Beginners Given Individual Attention A. PORO Hair Crower Me a Dau, life extra out of city Treatment $1.99 8450 Dearborn St. Chicago Phone Oakland 2468 Madoline R. McFarland FINE MILLINERY Feathers Cleaned, Dyed and Curled HATS BLOCKED 4746 State St. - CHICAGO Free List Suspended THE DEFENDER begs to an- nounce the susp- 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! --- Satan's Pupil. The wildcat of the north woods, red lynx, bay lynx, bobcat, or however we may elect to call him, has been described as a bundle of five wings actuated by the spirit of Satan Running up to over 40 pounds in weight, he is as big as his fur-furred cousin, the tuffed-eared Canada lynx, far handsomer and much more savage. I have seen them fight dogs desperately, and a full-grown wildcat will play havoc with a flock of sheep. But no cat has ever been known to attack man except in the effort to get away when cornered. Some time ago I found a man in Maine willing to swear before a notary that a bobcat had attacked him without provocation, but I concluded to ablude by the advice of Manly Hardy, gone from us now, who wrote me that a man who would swear to anything of the kind was a born liar anyhow—Edward Breck, in Outing. "Do you think your constituents favor the initiative and referendum?" "Can't decide yet," replied Senator Sorghum. "They haven't yet got through arguing about the exact meaning of the phrase." We Have the Most Select Trade in Chicago-Most of the best families as our patrons. A good funeral appeals to the living as a fitting memorial of respect to the dead I furnish a complete funeral-one of satisfaction, for $65.00, or money refunded. We also have the finest goods and furnishings that are manufactured for the undertaking business, to an eternal bronze casket costing many hundreds. I am in no way connected with the Casket and Undertaking Trust and I am not interested in the organized vicious attempt to slander and vilify other persons and firms engaged in the burial of our dead. My many years in business in Chicago and the manner and way my business is conducted proves that I am for building up for co-operation between honest business and the public, not advertising that I alone do right, but happy to say that we give the best for the smallest pay of any place in America today. I stand ready to prove this statement at any time. 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 TAILORS 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, 3092 Auto. 75811 Chicago, Ill. WM. H. HACKNEY, Tenor, a pupil of America's most eminent vocal teachers will take a limited number of pupils in voice beginning October 1. Call or write today. STUDIO 814 E. 33rd St. Telephone Aldine 54. STUDIO OF MUSIC MRS. MARTHA BROADUS-ANDERSON TEACHER OF VOCAL AND PIANO FALL: TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER IST PHONE NORMAL 3316 RESIDENCE, 6450 CHAMPLAIN AVE., CHICAGO, ILL Madam Minnie Adams SOPRANO Will accept pupils wishing a thorough knowledge of vocal and dramatic art. Call mornings at studio, 3752 Rhodes Ave., 3rd Flat. Phone Douglas 1058. 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Work called for ```markdown ``` Our Willow Plume SPECIAL RATES TO MILL 3115 Prairie Ave. MURRAY - ANDER REAL ESTATE Insurance in All RENTS SALARY AND PERSONAL A Trial is the Best Reference. Geo. V. A. Brown Specialist in Electrical, Gas, Steam Fitting and Plumbing Work 1311 West 61st Street Phone Aldine 1877 Phone Normal 3083 --- of Quality" established 1865 Most Select Trade in of the best families patrons. peals to the living as a of respect to the dead the funeral—one of satisfac- tor money refunded. We goods and furnishings that the undertaking business, size casket costing many with the Casket and Undertaking Trust and I previous attempt to slander and vilify other of our dead. My many years in business my business is conducted proves that I am between honest business and the public, not happy to say that we give the best for the rica today. I stand ready to prove this JACKSON SON, Expert Embalmer WILLIAMSON, Assistant Business in Chicago 1961 State Street as—Automatic 71-629 FOR BUSINESS T & BLACK LORS STATE STREET ed for and delivered. Phone Aldine 564 G. W. Lambert Press. B. J. Lambert Secy. Guarantee Feather Co. Willow and French Plumes and all Styles of Feathers, Cleaning, Curling, Bleaching and Dyeing. All Kinds of Feathers for Sale. MILLINERS AND THE TRADE Phone Aldine 1926 EDERSON - TERRELL ATE BROKERS All Its Branches ENTING NATIONAL PROPERTY LOANS Seis iit a THE CHICAGO DEFENDER : J : ‘ i Sa ues THE CITY OF EVANSTON a DEFENDER’S BRANCH OFFICE, 621 GROVE ST... ‘Phone 3499R 1 +~-~“-EVANSTON Miss Florence A. White, Reporter. Mr. R. G. Bruce. Editar. ee i d, ; y / “4 , } \ . | [3 Bs sues barohs sorpsncse: dh ump iepinae aug sag cen abi Club met at Ebenezer A. M. E. church on last Friday evening. An intorest- ing meeting was held. Refreshments were served. Mr. R. Taborn, representative of Tuskegee school, was an Evanston visitor Wednesday. Mr. I. Berry, 1606 Elmwood avenue, is still Improving. Mrs. Bell, of Kewanee, Il., visited with her daughter, Miss Pauline Bell, 1822. Darrow avenue, last week. ‘Mrs. Susan Bailey, 628 Church atreet, Iu still confined to the house. Mr. and Mrs, Harvey, of New Or- leans, La., arrived {a Evanston, Mon- day, and are stopping at 1621 Lake street. Mrs. Harvey was formerly Miss Gertrude Fulchon. Mr: Morris Still Has Birthdays. Mr. Charles Morris, 1800 Sheridan Road, celebrated his birthday on last Friday evening. The evening was pleasantly spent, as all know Mr. and Mrs. Morris as king and queen of en- tertainers, A very dainty repast was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs, I. C. Williams, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lenn, Mr. and Mrs. John Duggard, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pickett, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Breck- enridge, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Elmore, Mr. and Mre. S.J. Johuson, Mr. and Mrs. B. Depugh, Mr. and Mrs. Will Cannon, Miss Mason, Mr. S. Cannon and Mr. Brownlee, Mrs. Will Cannon won lady's first prize at progressive white; Mrs. Chas, Lenn, second prize; Mr. Brownlee, gentleman's first prize; Mr. A. Pickett, second prize. Mrs. Thos. Cotton, 1613 Sherman avenue, is suffering with a severe cold. Mrs. W. T. Mason writes from Hot Springs, Ark, that she is improving. This news Is pleasing to her friends. Mrs. Margaret Elmore, 1923 Asbury avenue, was hostess to the Friday Aft: ernoon Whist Club, at her home. A Pleasant afternoon was spent. _De- licious refreshments were served. Wedding bells will ring about April 15. Bride, 2319 Prairie avenue; groom, Wilson avenue, Chicago. ‘The Shanty Club was royally enter- tained at the home of Mr. Baker De- pugh, on Saturday evening. At this meeting, temporary officers were elected. Refreshments were served and a jolly good time reported. Mrs. Sidney Sims, Wesley avenue, deaconess at A. M. E. church, is quite ill at this writing. Messrs. James Witt and W. Chew Williams, who have been ill, are im- Proving. Walter Farrel Dead. Mr. Walter Farrel, a well-known young man in Evanston, was found dead in bed Friday morning, by his mother, at their home, Dewey avenue. He leaves a motber and daughter to aourn his demise. Funeral was held S\nday, 1:30, from Hebblewaite un- dertaking parlors. Interment at Rose Hin, ‘The Doreas Guild will have no meeting this week, owing to the an- quet on Thursday’ evening. ‘Mrs, Marshall Sherrod, 1735 Asbury avenue, who has been il! some time, is able to be out. Great preparations are being made for the banquet to be held at Ebenezer A. M. B. church, Thursday night. A writeup will appear next ‘week. Psychology. Arthur—Did you ever notice how one person always reminds you of an- other? Jtm—Well, [ notice that when- ever I see one of my creditors I al ways think of that cute little heiress I'm going to marry in June—Meg- gendorfer Blaetter. Gaint’s Tomb to Order, An English contemporary tells the story of an [nian frontier tribe which, having been jeered at by another tribe because it possessed no tombs of saints, went out, killed a well-known holy man, and buried him. Exntained, ‘Stranger—What 2 dear child! How tenderly sho kisses her alster’s hand! ‘Willte—Kiss nuthin’! Her sister is packer in a candy factory.—Meggen- dorter Blaster, Dividing the Night. A Chinese proverb runs: "Think of your own faults the first part of the night (when you are awake), and the faults of others the latter part of the night (when you are asleep.”)—Ave Maria. Blindness ts in Mankind, Fortuno has often been blamed for our blindness; but fortune 1s not 60 blind as men are—Samuel Smiles, World Accepts One's Own Valuation. Every man stamps his value on himself; the price we challenge for ourselves is given us—Schiller, ‘oom eemepiaeta: A little girl four years old in try- ing to describe a young man to her mother said. “O, don’t you know the man with the jewelry in bis teeth?” Renentance. The man who repents before he Is found out Is generally pretty sure that somebody has picked up the right clew. mal Sead af ee hk, * We already have a thousand men who can make money to one man who can think and make other men think. —Century Magazine. Bed Exercise, Exercising a bad temper makes it worse and pulling a leg 16 Ukely to ‘enuse shortness. . System Which Might Eliminate Labor Disturbances. Is Plan of L. D. Brandeis—How Boa- ton Grocers Flourished After They Gave Their Employes Real In- contive to Efficiency. Boston, Mass,—John T. Connor Is an employer who sees the human side of employment. In his method of operating a chain of 105 grocery stores in and around Boston he be- eves he has a solution of labor trou- bles which, if adopted by other em- ployers, would eliminate the nevessity of strikes and labor unions, Mr. Connor, as head of the John T. Connor company, has been in busl- ness for about a dozen years, starting with four stores, but bis success has come mainly In’ the last few years. About five years ago he became in- terested in profit sharing from read- ing news items on the subject and from actual cases where he had seen the project tried. But at that time the profits of his business seemed not to warrant sharing them, By 1909, however, the business had grown largely and the net returns were much more satisfactory, deter- mining him to give the plan a trial. “So I went to Louls D. Brandeis,” says Mr. Connor in telling the story, and asked him to help me. He whip- ped a system into shape in a couple of interviews, making little out of what had seemed quite a probiem to ‘me. And incidentally let me tell you Louls D. Brandeis is one of the Greatest men in this courfry today.” “Mr. Brandeis’ plan was simple, aft- er it was evolved, and has worked very smoothly. He divided the busl- ness into departments, each of which with the exception of one, contained 4 group of stores. The remaining de- partment included tho central office, warehouse and shipping end of the business. One-half the profit shares are held by the company, the other half by the employes, of which there are now 600. At the end of the year the profits of each department are calculated, and, in general, the employes in the stores of the departments which have produced the most net gain receive the largest percentage of results. But Mr. Connor does not believe in car- rying out the scheme literally—that Js, by making employes suffer if in de- partments which have not shown large profits—so under the way he administers the system every one Is bound to get some share. The practical results of the system were finely illustrated the other night when at a monthly meeting of the em- ployes’ association the sum of $17,000, representing exactly one-half the com. Pany's net profits for the past year, was divided among them. Every one who had been with the firra for a year or more, from the order boys to the highest paid officials, received Something, the amounts varying from $5 to $1,000. ‘The money was given to them in the form of bank deposits, as an encouragement to thrift, ‘The first year the plan was tried $11,000 was distributeta among the sharers who are employes, and last year $15,000 was given them. In ad- dition to holding certificates entitling them to shares the clerks and others have this year adopted a neat little button bearing the inscription, “Proft Sharer,” SPEND $500 OVER $8 HOG Kentucky Mountalneers, After Long Litigation Over “Razor-hack,” Or- dered by Court to Divide Costs. Hazard, Ky.—atter years of iitige- tion, involving expenses aggregating @ hundred times the value of the property at stake, the locally famous “Amts-Comba hog case,” being a case in which two mountain neighbors agreed to submit thelr differences to @ jury, has resulted in a “dog-fall” in the circuit court. The hog was val- ued at $8 at the beginning of tho sult, but is now deceased. The court costs amount to a trifle over $500 besides the attorneys’ fees. Two verdicts have been awarded at dffferent times and the last action was concerning the cost. The court decided that each side should bear its own. ‘Cae iis Hake Wik: Watertown, N. Y.—Despite the fact that A. R, Peacock and Gilbert Raf. ferty, New York faillionaires, flipped a coin to decide who should own a valu- able piece of summer resort property at the Thousand islands, which, as a Tesult, Peicock was to ‘havo free, It was decided by a supreme court de cision here that Rafferty owns the land. Both men are summer visitors at the island, whero Rafferty owns val- uable property, After giving Peacock a nortion for a boathouse, Peacock asked for another section, The men met in the Waldorf-Astoria, in New York, and It was decided to fip a coin to see whether Peacock should Pay $1,500 for the land or get it free, He won, ; ‘The location of the land became a question. Raiferty contending that he deeded a pleco of land uot the one ‘which Peacock won by the flip. His contention was sustained. dealousy Caused Act. Now York—Dimitri Smirnoff, the ‘$1,200 a night Russian tenor, threw up his job with the Metropolitan Opera company because of “petty jealousy of Italian rivals.” SON SERVES FOR HIS FATHER Induces Court to Exchange Their Sen- tences So Parent Can Be Set Free the Sooner. Baltimore, Ma.—Asking that a sen- tence of three years in jail imposed upon his father be-imposed upon him and that his own sentence of two years in jail be reversed to his fa- ther, Hugh ©. Lyons broke down in the criminal court and wept bitterly. Judge Eliott complied with the pris- oner’s tnusual request and Lyons seemed much relfeved when given the chance to exchange sentences with his father, giving the elder man the benefit of one year. ‘Though neither of them ever has directly admitted that they were fa- ther and sou, Hugh D. Lyons, allas Philip Passavant, and Hugh G. Lyons, who bear @ very marked resemblance to each other, have given the author. Stles much dimeulty in proving their relationship. ‘They were arrested some time ago by Detectives Schan- berger and Kabler on a charge of ob- taining money through bogus checks passed upon tobacconists and confec- tloners, Several days ago they were convicted. Touched by tho loyalty of his part- ner in erlme, “Passavant” asked that the original ‘sentence be adhered to, but Judge Elliott carried out the re versal. FINDS NEW RACE IN AFRICA Explorer Tells of People Who Are Capable of Extraordinary De- velopment, Berlin—Dr, Nekes, an authority on Africa, has found in the neighborhood of the new German territory surren- dered by France, a tribe he describes as “the people of the future,” as signing to them practically all the vir- tues of the clvilized, as well as orig- inal strength and manliness, ‘The new nation is a branch of the mighty Fank race, called Jaunde. Its people number 600,000, and are in- creasing rapidly. The whole nation fs pushing westward from its native region near the sources of the White Nile, Dr. Nekes says the people are amaz- ingly intelligent, powerful physically, are fond of work and have an as. tonishingly rich language, in which they can express In native idiom the most modern things—such as cigars and telephones. The people are divided into three social classes — freemen, freedmen and slaves captured In war. ‘Their re- lgion consists partly of ancestor wor ship and partly of belief in ghosts. They consider that all evil comes from witchcraft and sorcery. Hence they have witch-finders, PLUCKY BOY FINDS FATHER ‘Ten-Year-Old Traveler Makes Long Journey Alone to See Parent at Fall River, Mass. Hightstown, N. J.—Tired of waiting for a promised visit of bis father, ten year-old James Francis, Jr., ran away from his home at Perrineville and the following day, while relatives and friends were excitedly searching for him and adding to thelr fear that be had been kidnaped, the youthful trav. eler presented himself before his as. tonished father in Fall River, Mass. That Jimmle goes about with his eyes wide open Is shown by the fact that he safely negotiated the trip from the memory of a similar journey made several months previous. Mak ing his way afoot to Hightstown, with money he had saved in a toy bank he ought a ticket for New York and spent the night at a hotel near the terminal. Undaunted when he lost is way next morning, the fearless ttle fellow, by asking questions, final ly found his way to the Grand Cen: tral station and was soon speeding toward tho Bay state, Refusing to have the boy sent home, the elder Francis has taken the lad along for an extended business trip through the New England atates. HAD SCHOOL TO TEACH CRIME Callfornian Taught His Son and As soclates How to Cteal—Jall Holds Both, San Quentin, Cal—A father and s0n are fn prison here to serve fifteen Years each for burglary, and it is be Heved to be the first time in the his. tory of the state prison records In Callfornia that a father and son fig ured in such a unique episode, The prisoners are Nelson Primrose the father, and Edwin Primrose, his son. Both pleaded guilty to commit. ting a series of robberies, ‘The elder Primrose apparently con. ducted a school of erlme for his twin sons and thelr assoctates, who are still in their early twenties. ‘The case is one of the most unique in the crim. inal annals of this country. Hereditary Scholarship. London.—An example of hereditary Academic distinction as remarkable as that of Prime Minister Asquith’s sons at Oxford is afforded by the sons of Dr, Butler, the famous master of Trin- ity college, Cambridge, His eldest son swept the board of ‘all the chief classtcal honors,-and the second son, Gordon Butler, has now repeated that performance, while the third son, also a scholar of Trinity, is following in his brothers’ footsteps. In doing this the sons are repeating their father’s record. Their mother, a8 Miss Ramsey, surpassed all com- Petitors in the Classical’ Tripos in 1887, to ope A—ASGORE myiy DE ROM N n : ) 0 , iF eR - ate WILL LEAD FIGHT FOR TAFT | Sn wa Re ne ee ser ree Tr chusetts, after a careful poll of the situation, ‘The selection of Congressman McKinley to manage President Taft's campaign for teelection will make Ii linois the center of the Roosevelt-Taft struggle. | MeKinley lives in Champaign, Il, and will take @ personal pride in deliv. ering his own state to Taft. | He is one of the best-known Republicans in Iilinols. As head of the Me- Kinley syndicate, which controls the interurban roalis of the state, he has employes by the hundreds in the larger cities. { Representative McKinley has been chairman of the Republican congres- sional committee two terms and has just been elected to a third. MAYOR QUALIFIES AS A COOK | ols scbools as to “what could any mere man kno wabout cooking?” brought forth the mayoral fre, and with it the mayoral statement as to the mayoral ability. “I have cooked for 20 years on hunting expeditions, and I think I can get away with it in great style. My biscults are great. I have made them in a reflector oven in camp, and any one who can make biecuits in such an oven 4s all right.” Later Mrs, Harrison, the official Harrison cook, and the maid in the Har- rison household all corroborated the mayor's official edict as to his ability with the pote and pans and gas range, but said he was “not there” when it came to making jelly. ‘ ] “DRUMMER BOY’ TO RETIRE | California; Col. James N. Allison of Governors island, and Col. John I, Clem, now on duty in Chicago. Colonel Clem {s affectionately known to bls com- rades of the service as “Johnny Clem, drummer boy of Chickamauga.” Colonel Clem is not a West Pointer. He had a, chance, but became a commissioned officer about the same time as did Colonel Allison and General Brush, J NO “400" IN NEW YORK CITY Y i) We) UY i ie , a ‘ sh REC . ( ey Y ps SY SY G SZ yl a i) Aw | } Pe Hh INE chusetts, after a careful poll of the sit! McKinley to manage President Taft's lnois the center of the Roosevelt-Taft McKinley lives in Champaign, I11., ering his own state to Taft, He is one of the best-known Repu! Kinley syndicate, which controls the employes by the hundreds in the large Representative McKinley has beer sional committee two terms and has ju: MAYOR QUALIF Descendants of Mayor Carter Har- rison will be able to boast reminiscent ly of the “biseults father used to make” and no one shall say them nay —tfor his honor the mayor is a culin- ary expert He does not have to prove it; he ndmits it himself. ‘Mayor Harrison's skill with the skil- let runs through a wide repertory from bolled eggs to reflector oven bis- eults—in fact, there is no end to this man’s cleverness until he essays jelly, then he meets the fate of all overly ambitious persons, disaster. Mrs, Harrison 1s responsible for, the statement that the moyoral jelly is not all that could be desired. ‘The questton as to Mayor Harrison's qualifications as a cook arose the oth- er day during a lull in the city ball Toutine in which Mayor Gaynor's un- happy experience in criticising the cooking in New York's public schools was under discussion. ‘The question of the cooking teachers of the metrop- olis’ schools as to “what could any me forth the mayoral fre, and with it the ability. “T have cooked for 20 years on hu away with St In great style. My bis reflector oven in camp, and any one 4s all right.” Later Mrs, Harrison, the official H rison household all corroborated the ‘with the pots and pans and gas rang came to making Jelly. “DRUMMER BC LP g \ N 1 WN y "uae NN G7 Ws Wy eh Sey, Ne) Wi CEE Ne) ZA CEES NANNY ; it CAD co A es — LEELA. eee California; Col. James N. Allison of G mow on duty in Chicago. Colonel Ck rades of the service as “Johnny Clem, Colonel Clem is not a West Poir commissioned officer about the same t Brush, NO “400” IN N The question whether the visit of the duke and duchess of Connaught and their daughter, the Princess Pa- tricia, will give social leaders a long- sought opportunity to decide who's who wag put to Frederick ‘Townsend Martin. Ho shook his head so de- cidedly that his mustache-ends vi- brated. “Not at all,” he sald, “the day of that necessity {s long past. If it ever existed, it dled with Ward McANlister, New York {8 too enormous for its society to be anything more than a network of cliques. ‘The time was, yeats ago, when there were not more than a few hundred familles of great wealth and cultivation here, . that they all tried to stay together—to make a social unit. Now it is different. ‘There is no ‘400° in New York today. It is a collection of onehundreds or Jess, usually less. “Neither Mrs. Mills nor Mrs, Reld, or, for that matter, any social leader, could entertain hundreds of persons a posal. New York houses are not bis fashionable. “Soelety today is on a friendship stage. it can. afford to indulge in \ \ Selection of Representative William B. McKinley of Minos, chairman of the Republican congressional commit. tee, to lead the fight for delegates for Prealdent Taf to the Republican na- tional convention at Chicago, 1s hall ed ae a drawing taut of the admints- tration lines in an out and out contest between President Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. Mp. McKinley has hither- to been recognized as a standpatter of the Joseph G. Cannon type. ‘The Taft men assert that Cannonism is dead and that the McKinley appointment fs recoguition of the fact that the standpatters have now aligned them. selves with the president, a middle of the Fond progressive Republican, a against the more radical progressives Tepresented by Theodore Roosevelt and Senators [La Follette and Cum mins. Mr, McKinley was selected to lead the ‘Taft ght on the suggestion of Senator W. Murray Crane of Massa: ration. ‘The s¢lectton of Congressman campaign for Teelection will make Ii struggle, | and will take 4 personel pride in dali eans in Illinois. As head of the Me- interurban roatis of the state, he has reities. | | chalrman of the Republican congres- it been elected to a third, IES AS| A COOK \G SS eu SS tfiaar| sappy, NEY 2 f Ss oN GAL wy EN ON CALI AV Coy 7D Ge 7 Wy hy ? Yay /, re man kno wlbout cooking?” brought mayoral statement as to the mayoral sting expeditions, and I think I can get its are great. I have made them in who can make biscuits in such an oven atrison cook, and the maid in the Har. mayor's official edict as to his ability , but seid he was “not there” when it 1 | YY” TO RETIRE A bill was introduced recently in the lower house of Congress by Mr. Ast: ‘worth of Ohio to retire with the rank of major general threo of the best. known officers in the United States army. In the memorandum attached to the bill it Js stated that “these three men, with a single exception, form the last remnant of that army of a million and a half men who fought for the preservation of the Union.” The exception referred to 1s Ma}, Daniel W. Arnold of itie quartermas. ter’s department, who also retires by age Mmit next summer, However, he does not figure in the bill because of the fact that it was not until 36 years after Appomattox that he came into the army as an officer from ofvil life, ‘The three whose names are men: tloned in Congressman Ashworth’s bill and the combined total ‘of whose serv- {ces In the army add up to more than 150 years are Brig. Gen, Danlel H. Brush, commanding the department of overnors island, and Col. John I, Clem, m fs affectionately known to his com: drummer boy of Chickamauga.” ter. He had a, chance, but became a me as dia Colonel Allison and General EW YORK CITY —_—_——= fh wn MY > 9 ye aN Ne, . ey Ay \ Se 37 '\ SAW tone time in the space at her dls ; enough, and ‘crushes’ are no longer basis. It has passed the struggling the comfort of |friendship gatherings” | Jo ie ) Fifty Thousand Dollars Saved CHARLES S. JACKSON Funeral Director 3249-51 STATE STREET Rea. Phone Plones, Ald. 2443 Douglas $998 Aute. 73-341 Calle answered promptly any hour of the ernight. ~~ Autemobile Livory tf desired. mean OS U.S. SEEKS ISLAND TITLE Palmyra, 600 Miles From Hawall, Dis- eovered by American in 1852— Proclalmed Part of Kingdom. Wasbington—Rumors that Great Britain intended to take possession of Palmyra island (in reality 2 group of fifty islets), lying about 600 miles Southwest of Hawall and almost in a direct line between Australia and the Panama canal, resulted in the subject being made a matter of inquiry unof- ficlally at the state department the other day. Officials professed Sgnorance of any issue being raised as to the ownership of the island, but admitted that title was vague, Palmyra island was discovered in 1852 by an American shipmaster, was proclaimed part of the kingdom of ‘Hawail in 1882, and was annexed by Groat Britain in 1889. The question at issue is whether the British annexa- ‘tion cancelled the prior Hawalian title, for if it did not, then Palmyra Ssland would probably be held to have ‘been annexed to the United States in 1898. LEAVE STATE; EVADE LAW Why Massachusetts Millmen Drink : ‘Water in Connectl- ; cue. Perryville, Mass.—Although the em- ployes of the Perry mill here work in Massachusetts, they are obliged to go into the state of Connecticut whenever they want a drink of water. This Is not much of a hardship, as the factory straddles the state line, and ‘the’ men have only to cross the room to get from one state to the other. A new Massachusetts law forbids the use of a common drinking cup, so the pail containing the drinking water is kept in the other state. 97 Cats, to Breakfast. Cheshire, Conn.—Cheshire has the distinction of having the first. home for friendiess cats to be established in Connecticut, if not in New England. ‘Walter Scott, proprietor of an inn, has fitted up a large room in the basement of his hostelry where any homeless cat can take refuge and get three square meals a day, Ninety-seven breakfasted ‘there in one morning. A recent law fn New York which Punishes a man for trying to obey it 4s incomplete. It should prescribe something humorus, lke boiling oll, for the penalty, Americans Imported over $17,000, 000 worth of pictures from Paris laet year. Not all of us decorate our walls by merely saving our soap wrappers. Taxteab chauffeurs are being held up and robbed in New York. But probably {t won't have the effect on them {t ought to. Acetylmethlenedisalicylic acid 1s the latest cure for rheumatism. Pro- nounce well before taking. For purposes of dancing the glass heel seems about as useful as the glass arm for baseball uses. A Chicago woman fs Insured for $1,- 200,000, far more than life in Chicago 1a worth. A cocked bat has been more popu- lar so far this year than Medicine Hat. URING the past year and a half as a result of my fight for lower prices and against extravagance in funeral services, [ have saved the colored people of Chicago thousands of dollars. Before my advent into this war, widows and bereaved ‘relatives were burdened with enormous exorbitant funeral bills. To rem- edy this condition I have waged a lone fight with great success, I have been encouraged by the support and co-operation of many of our best people, besides earn- ing the thanks and good-will of grief-stricken relatives, to whom T have given service at a reason- able price. T have been censured and criticized by some misin- formed persons for my attitude and position, but I have done “The greatest good for the great- est number,” with regard to the "Other Fellow.” 7 Excellence in Service Thave strived to make my serv- ice perfect in every detail. Up to date livery with courteous drivers, capable and experienced assist- ants and personal attention to ‘every part of the funeral service, WISE MEN FOUND IN AFRICA Germany Wants Them to People the New Territory She Got Througn Frence. | Berlin.—Dr. Nekes, an authority on Af- rica, has found inthe neighborhood of new German territory surrendered by France a tribe he describes as “the people of the future,” assigning to them practically all the civilized vir- tues, as well as original strength and manliness, ‘The néw nation ts a branch of the mighty Fang race called Jaunde, They number half a million now, and are rapidly increasing. The whole na- tion is pushing westward from ite na- tive region near the sources of the White Nile. Dr, Nekes says the people are amaz- ingly intelligent, very powerful physl- cally, are fond of work and have an astonishingly rich language, in which they can impress in native idiom the most modern ideas of the most mod- ern things—such as clgara and tel- ephones. ‘They aro divided Into three social clgsses—freemen, freedmen and slaves captured in war. Their religion con- sists partly of ancestor worship and partly of belief in ghc ‘ts, Considering that all evil comes from witchcraft and sorcery, they have witch finders. Regarding women as the source of all mischief, when a chieftain dies they beat his wives to make sure that they punish the right one. Nekes re- gards them intellectually on the level of the Europeans in the middle ages. Ho says they have the same fixed. ness of purpose, unspoiled by modern softness. Strong efforts are to be made by ‘the German government to persuade this rapidly multiplying people to set- tle in new German territory, where they wilt be carefully looked after until they are fully able to provide for them- | selves, HIGH COST HITS GOTHAM 00 Eggs Are No Longer Fed to New York Monkeys—Littie Milk Is Given Animate. New York—The latest complaint over the high cost of living comes from the Central park menagerie, where St appears that the monkeys, Mons and hippos are leading the sim- Pie life owing to the taking of expen- sive luxurles from thelr bill of fare. ‘The monkeys haye not seon an egg in two months. They used to get one aplece every day before breakfast, but it would be like offering them pearls now to feed them eggs, according to Overseer Keenan, ‘The .only luxury they have is milk, ané that with plenty of water in it, for the supp’ is only flve quarts @ day, und ‘thee are 60 monkeys to drink It, “Ten years ago,” explained Mr. Keenan, “wo could board a monkey for seven cents a day and a hippo or elephant for 60 cents, Now it costs 12 cents for the monkeys, $1 for tho Mppos and $2.75 a day for the ele- phants. : “The big item in the menagerie bill, however, is the meat. The tigers and lions need from 12 to 18 pounds of meat a day and the cost runs close to 10 cents a pound. A decade ago the zoo was able to buy the necessary 250 pounds a day around 4% cents a pound." \. One of the baseball umpires dg- nhounces that it is not wise to see too much while umpiring. It Isn't ‘what an umpire sees, but what he hears or feels that makes his task a heavy one. from the embalmment to the final disposition at the cemetery. Chapel and Show-Room I boast of the most comple and elegantly appoirited, \¥*-" ment for colored peop: country. A large chapel “seatm, 150 persons, with gfgan axa other conveniences Which is /at the disposal of our patrons ffce of charge. A large and most com; plete show-room, showing grades of caskets and funeral nishings. One Price to All /. All goods are piainly marker with price, thus eliminating th padding of the price of caskets t suit the pocketbook of. the pu chaser. Your attention is respectfr called to my prices and I in- a comparison’ of the quality our goods. Black caskets, cloth coy war price, $15; other undert $50; colored plush caskets, price, $30; other <ndertakerm $75; couch caskets, our price; $603 other undertakers, $125, 7 I make no extra or unnecessary Shacwes. ORB den BRO OY FE aR RRS ete tate SNE eT LE eT a eh ERS ENS Bed eee : - ae ss ore: ae FES SS SEEDS ESOL, OER OCR OS CE OIRO SPOS er Best B : \ f i THE. CHICAGO, DEFENDER 2 ds pres PON EERSTE A te fg ea SHERMAN WOULD BE SENATOR. Former Speaker of the Illincis-House and eicLleutenant Governor As- plres to Succeed Cullom in the Senate, One of tho candidacies in this cam- palgn which fs of more than ordinary concern to the people of the atate is that ‘of Lawrence Y, Sherman for the office of United States Senator. ‘The announcement that Mr. Sher- ‘man was an avowed aspirant for the seat that has been held and occupied, tn the upper branch of Congress, by Shelby M. Cullom for nearly a third of a century, has attracted more atten- tion and ardused greater interest than the candidacy of any other cltizen seeking an office of any kind at this time. It fe the strongest evidence, ad yet produced, that sentiment fs largely th favor of Mr. Cullom retiring at the close of bis present term and spend Ing the remainder of his life in dig niflea ease. Ho bas had all of the honors that can be bestowed upon him; he bas reached an ago long past the maximum allotted to man and the genera} belle? is that the changed and changing conditions requir the serv fees of a much younger and morc active man if the great common wealth of Iilinols 18 to hold its place in the front rank of progressive Re publican states. It would be difficalt to supplant Mr Cullom with any man so nearly of bi own tyne as Lawrence Y. Sherman 7 ) i oo Wy “ia”. | | eo fe Sey | | i. eS a La + m pe, 6) Zen MA Gt) CE Ze ay or one who is as well equipped in every way to recelve the toga and wear it with as much distinction and honor as.he has done. Sherman's Yecord is as clean and honorable as any man ean point to. He carried the legislature through two terms as a speaker. No scandals resulted. No good legislation was sup- tessed, and no bad legislation was issed ‘under Sherman's guldance of the house of representatives, It ts our boliet that Mr. Sherman fs the most available man in the state tor Cullom's seat. ‘That ke measures up to the highest standard of et ficlency must be admitted. He is well Known to all of the people. Out through the state his name is a house- jnold word and everywhere the sub- stantla) men of affairs swear by him. ‘They know that he has the abillty to represent them safely and wisely in any legislative body this country af. fords. He is the right age to take up the Work where Senator Cullom leaves it, and earry it forward to successful conclusions. His health ts of the very best; he 18 physically strong and vig- orous and his mind fs clear and well balanced. He Is capable of rightly in- terpreting any great proposition and would quickly take rank as one of the foremost members of the senate, a Jeader in that august body of states. men, ‘Mr. Sherman fs 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 Tilinois to have au able represen- tative in the greatest legislative body fn the world at this time. ‘Senator Cullom is too old and feeble to longer carry the burden and dis- charge the duties of the office. He ‘ought to retire and rest on his laurels. Me has had more from the people than ving man; after more than Btty Wice he should be willing to - ae one else a chance. | Mr, Skerman has campaign head- quarters atHotel LaSalle. He opened Ris speaking canvass of the state at Springfleld last Tuesday night. He let St. be understood that personalities would not enter into the contest. No rofilrence was made to his antagonist. He dealt ontirely with national ques. Htong., ‘Mf. Sherman fist attracted atten: top. as a represerdative in the lower nouse ot fie” legislature. For two terms be was speaker of the hovse and for four years, during the first ad- ninistration of Governor Dencen, he eld the office of lieutenant governor. He {s a sincere friend of the colored ‘tte ‘andl eatitled to thele extwiat. Stolen “«wole Are Recovered, ‘ver 10,000 worth of preclous es which woro stolen from the + of the Virgin at Crenstochows, and, two yeaTs ago, havo been dis- -~¥gfed fa the shop of A jeweler promises were being searched for NI- Rillat correspondence. Clues _ wore ‘also found which led’ to the discov. ery of another £6,000 worth of these sfewels in a house near Lemberg, = . The Reward. am to seo to it that the world ts etter for me and to find my reward the.acti—Emerson. (owledge Must Be Put to Use. ere poatossion of knowledge 1s totally uscless unless e ‘Herbert Kaufman. MR. S.°ETTELSON AFRIEND WHEN NEEDED Samuel Ettelson First Choice in the Race for Supremacy—-Why? Because He Defends the Race in Spite of Stern Opposition— His Election for State’s Attor- ney’s Office Will Put the Hand of the Rice in the Right Place. CALLED ‘NIGGER SENATOR’ FOR SUPPORTING RACE. Honorable Edward D. Green and Major R.°R. Jackson Are Candi. dates for the Illinois General As. sembly, and Are Hailed ae Great Men—Ettelson Elected aa :State’s Attorney, There Will Be No More Railroading Our Men to the Pen, and the Race Would Do Well to Support the “Father of the Eighth Hoclawiaa™ The primary campaign that now confronts the race partlewlarly, and whoreln success can be hoped for, re solves Itself into supporting Hon. Ed ward D. Green, Maj. Robert R. Jack son and other candidates for the Dopatar braneh of the Illinois Genera Assembly, all being excellent men, though the candidacy of some of th gentlemen in the 1st Senatorial Dis trict is perhaps unfortunate. ‘Turning aside to the more generall Important office of State's Attorney, the mace is privileged to take advan tage of the situation in the first’ an alysis. presented. Ever since he tia eon. ta. public office, State Senato Samuel A. Ettelson has always, Ten aoe - ree ce ee SE - a eee ee Pa. ee Ce een) Re Fe Page v ae ; Bah ae eS ge ae RGA ch See fe Ce ‘State Senator Samuel A. Ettleson. his influence and best efforts to any measure or ‘measures. in the Interest of the race. This feeling on tho par ot the Senator is born at hls. long fssoctation among us aud his adveut Into pubile fife through ws and ‘our leaders. Some yery warm almost Iudisgolubie. ties exlat. between Se. Ettelyon ‘andthe ‘race lenders, and though ‘such an" allianes tas been a times costly to. the Senator and has At’ times embarrassed. him, he hss Reverthelets, proved true to the peo ple in whic he takes so. much inter fst. Jasulted on the floor af the Sen ate because of his defense of the Fights of the race, he has stood Gib raltariike and never finched. Pie ture him, white with rage, resiralned by rules’ of parliamentary courtesy, doing charged bY a fellow senator us Mike’ Nigger Senator from the Third District” Such a one 1s: Samuel A. Btteloon, and it is indeed a privilege and honor to have the opportualty to assist him to. position "of greater Power and influence Ta eage Senator Bltelson should be suecosstat in hls eandidacy and elec: tion to the office of State's Attorney, the rice wil have an oficial in a spe. cfat departinent of the county, where: in mich ean be done for the wator tunate race criminal who might be “railroaded to the pen,” indicted or convicted on slight evidence and often fon account of Insnfictent preliminary Investigation. Some profedieed. per. fons are pleased. to. quote. eriminal Statiaties in thin county which show 2 deplorable stato of afairs. aa regarde our criminals, and are thus wholly ‘unjust, for, as suggested, many of us are charged with erime and the sto Ustical figures remain the same Whether ‘indictments are denied oF acquittals follow. Copaider well his support of legis: lation ealeutated to do away with such Plays as the “Clansman,” and his un- tiring efforts in behalf of the appro- Drlation secured forthe Sth ‘esl ment, and arouse yourselves, voters, th Deohait of this fearless Young, man and give him the largest vote you possibly can. The race owes ia a debt of gratitude, and the people of Cook County therefore, would do wisely, and they are earnestly ad- monished, to support Mr. Ettelson’s candidacy. and get. thelr’ voting ac. quaintances to do likewise. “The op. portunity Je here, and. advantage thould te taken of ie Tallors Cutting Retort, A newly lected Australian labor M. P. returns hfs occupation as “tallor’s outter"—an avoeation rarely repre sented in parliament. Some time ago asys the London Chronicle, Australia had a remarkably eloquent and witty tallor, who became not only an M. P, Dut @ minister of the crown. To him @ new governar made this maladroit remark: “I hear, Mr. Jones, you wore once @ tailor?” “Yes, my lord, J was.” “And how are you engaged now?" “Taking your excellency’s measure.” Why Not Ruth? “Yes,” Mra, Lapsling remarked, “my ‘Uncle Henry has traveled a good deal 4m those hot countries down south. He says that after the noon meal overy- body goes and takes a ‘seo Bsther, but why they call it that I'm sure I can't imagine.” HON. PETER: P. JONES, ET.:AL. - Independent Candie for’ Alderman of Second Ward 4 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 Politicfar—He Has His Owsi 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 2 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 eword and, waving it, says to his fellow citizens, Jow and Gentile, come follow mej 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 ave- nue to Lake Michigan can vote for Mr. Jones, regardless of your politics or as you voted In the primary. Peter P. Jones, independent candi- date 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 photog- rapher, having won several prizes in various exhibitions conducted by the ee The Negroes of Morgan County Send out a c Plea for Their _2.+ Townsman, They Call Him @ Friend and ask ‘The Help of Their People Throughout the State in Secur- ing for Him the Party Nomina- tion. ‘Whereas, one of our capable and highly reopected citizens is a candi- date for tho Republican nomination for State Treasurer of our great com- Tonwealth, Hlinois, whose zeal and valor we ean guarantee as equal to that of any American and worthy the most high trust, confidence and honor. and ‘Whereas, we have always found him of clean, careful and unprejudicial dis- position, standing fearless for justice SoG eee ares on eee Be Me ce aan oe ae Be eee er cee 2 we Ni oe os a r to all-men and particularly interested § the moral, social aid Industrial uplift and advancement of our people. Tt fe these traits as @ fellow towne- man, both in private and publle life, that have earned for him our favor and confidence; therefore, Do it Resolved, that we, as citizens and voters of Jacksonville, Morgan Coun- ty, inofs, do in mass meeting aasem- Bled endorse the candidacy of Mr. Andrew Russel for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer and recommend him to the consideration vf our fellow men throughout the State as ft for their support and vote; and be it further Resolved, that copy of these resolu- tlons be sent to all Negro papers throughout the state, a copy to our lend and townsman, Hon. Andrew Russel, and one to each of our city papers. wot by an ot Hand, ‘Mrs, Exe—It isn’t right to charge ‘Willie with taking that money out of your pocket. Why don't you accuse me? Mr, Exe—Becauso tt wasn't all faken—Bostoti ‘Transeript, Seoret Worth Answering. Wouldn't you give a good deal tor & water's secret of getting money without esking for ttT—Atehison Globa. ‘Natlonsl Association of Photogra- phers, of which he is a member, He also“holds membership in the Minole State Assoctation of Photog- raphers, is prominently Identified with the ¥. Mf. C. A. movement-on the South slde, and isa member and sup- Porter of most of the progressive or ganizations of this city and county. ‘The platform upon which Mr. Jones seeks election is ample but broad. In it he declares: “For equal rights to all, special privileges. for none.” “Better street lights and plenty of thom.” ¢ “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 thom.” ‘“Retter pald school teachers.” “A fair chance for every child, with. out regard to race, creed or color.” ‘A committee of one hundred busi- ness 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 3619 South Stato street and a vigorous campaign will be promoted. ST CHARLES KRUTCKOFF THE MAN, Candidate for the Republican Nomina- ton for the Office of Member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County, lnols. eee a ae ee +o Be ae “oie Bees x e * A s he 3 Has been employed in the office of the Board of Assessors since the pres- ent assesement 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. Krutekoff is undoubtedly well qualified for the position. His con- tinuous employment and advancement during the several administrations of the Assessors conclusively shows his ability, Mr. Krutekoff was born in Chicago November ist, 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, DICKENS AS HE WAS IN 1839 Interesting Description of Great ‘Writer Published In the Knicker. bocker of That Year. Ta person he is a little above the standard height, though not tall. His Higuro 1s slight, without being meagre, and 1s well proportioned. Tho face, that first object of physical interest, ts Peculiar, though not remarkable. An ample forehead Is displayed under a quantity of lent hatr, worn in a mass ‘om one sido rather jauntlly, and this 1s the only semblance of ‘dandylem in his appearance. His brow Is marked, and his eye, though not large, 4s bright and expressive. ‘The moat regular feature fa tho nose, which ‘may be called handsomo; an epithet not applicable to his lps, which are too large. Taken altogether, the countenance, which is pale without stcktiness, 18 in repose extremely ‘agreeable and indicative of great re- finement and intelligence. Mr. Dickens’ manners and conversa: ‘tion, except perhaps in the perfect ‘abandon among his familtars, have no exhibition of particular wit, much less of humor. He fs mild in the tones of ‘Ble voice, and qufescent, evincing habitual attention to etiquette and the conventionaiisms of polished circles. ‘His soclety is much sought after, and, ‘Possibly to avoid the invitations press- 24 upon him, he does: not reside in London, but with a lovely wife and two charming children occupies a re- ‘treat in the vietnity. He ts about 26 ‘Years of age, but does not look more than 23 or 24. Mr. Dickens is en- tirely selfmade, and rose from an humble station by virtue of his moral Worth, his genius and his industry — From’ the “Katekerbocker, August, 1839, All Uptodate Hotel News and News of Boll Hope. By S. Adams, NEW HOTEL WILL HAVE UNDER. “" GROUND srorEs.- Five Floore Below Street Level Fea- ture of New York Hostelry; Van- derbllts Behind It. ‘Smallpox among ‘the cooks em: ployed at the New Burdick Hotel, in Kelamazdo, Mich, necessitated ‘tho vaccinating of “everyone working there, The disregarding of above order meant dismissal from position. J. R. Chambers, the man In charge of the cafe, got busy, gave the order and met with no opposition. The boys took thelr medicine ike the brave fel : lows they are, and are all doing well except Dotty Maxwell, who has had quite a slege of it, but is better now. Those vaccinated were Samuel Adams, Thomas Smith, Frances Hicks and Dotty Maxwell. The oth er walters had been vaccinated be fore, | French Lick Springs will open with @ rushing business on the first of April. dust @ Stall to Get Colored Men Out. Boston,| Feb. 28—The Crawford House, [Wednesday morning —dis- charged the colored waiters who have been saigtaree in the cate. Head Waiter Walter Brooks and his 11 assistants, some of whom have been emyjloyed at the hotel for more than a decade, were pald off and nott fied that {helr services wero no long- er requirdd. White Men instead. | To take the places of tho employes ‘discharged the management hired a dozen white waiters, the majority of whom arp Italians.” The ‘others are Germans or Irish. Jn speaking of the change an off cial of tHe old Scollay square estab- Ushment last night intimated that the former waiters are too anxious to se cure tive! : “Guests| of years’ standing, particu Jarly thosp from New Hampshire, Ver mont and the state of Maine, were constantl) annoyed by the speechless, but neverfiieless effective demands of the colordd waiters for tips," he said, “and sore of them actually wore afraid (o|leave their tables after a meal without’ handing the waiter a substantial tip. “One Uy one they dropped trom sight, and T suppose they frequented hotels employing white waiters.” Mr. Brown, an old-time and favor Ite water of the Palmer House, has mate his home in Battle Creek, Mich. and is there honored as one of its foremost ditizens. Mr. Brown is now a well-to-do man, owning one of the finest res{dences in that city. He sends best regards to all friends, es- Decially those of the Palmer House. Charles |Woods, ullas Charles Mar. tin, who! forged the name of J. ©. Chambers} head waiter at the New Burdick Hotel, in Kalamazoo, Michi gan, to te amount of $50.00, has Borne a Yad reputation for several years, and! not only bas he become a forger, but a thief, for he stole many things of value from those working with him ia the cafe. He is described as about 6 fect tall, rather slenderly built, dark complexion, Roman nose, slightly mijnch-backed, ‘bears a small scar on right side of face close to bis lip, and large mouth. The man- agement of the above named hotel offers $500.00 reward for the arrest ‘or positivg information concerning this criminal. A CROWDING TO SEE TENNYSON Congresatipn Would Net Leave West minster Abbey Without a Glimpee of the Great Poet. Sir James Knowles accompanied Al- fred Tennyson to the funeral of Dick: ens at Westroinster abbey and he de- scribes in “Tennyson and His Friends” the scene when the crowd {deutided the distingulstied visttor. “There was &n smmenge congregation that day 1a the abbey jand when the service was over we stood up walting a long time to pase out through the ralis. But fn- stead of dispersing by the outer door ‘the peopld all turned eastward and flocked toward the altar, pressing closer and|closer up to the sacrarlum. ‘The chances of getting out became Jess and less, and I turned to Tenny- gon and anid: ‘I don’t know what all this means, but we seem so hommed tn that { {8 useless to move yet.’ “Then @ man standing by me whis- ered: ‘I don’t think they will go, alr, #0 long as your friend stands there? Of course I saw at once what was Dappening—it had got to be known that ‘Tennyson was present and the soltd throng was bent on seeing him. Such a popilarity had never occurred to me or to him, and justified bis Rervous unwillingnoss to be seen In crowded places. “T was obliged to tell him what was going on, upon which he urgently to- slated on being Jet out some quiet way and putting an end to the dilemma.” Wavidiamee Mee Maina un Oina: ‘The largest newspaper in the world was tho {lllpminatea Quadruple Oo atelintion, Which appeared in New ‘York on Independence day, 1868, Its dimenatons fqualed that of a bililard table—elstt| feet tong by six fect ‘wide; and, strange to say for an Amer. joan ‘publication, tt bad no advertise ments, A coer, of this mammoth new world produstion can be seen at the Newspaper Museum of Atv-la-Chapelle, France, Itelprice was ftty cents, 7 Teefand Eaveation. ——~ Teelanders aro now famous for thetr high standatd of education. Every child of ten in this remote little land can read and write, neither abject por- erty nor exojenve wosith 8 eegn, and crime fs rate; and the latest dtep in the evolution of this remarkable peo- ple fs the fohnding of « university at the canal. A Representative, One Above the Petty Intrigues of Politics and Not Afraid to Give Blow for Blow, Standing for the People and by -the People,.Is What We want in the State's Legisla- ture—A Man Who Stands for Everything That the Words Honor and Aggressiveness Can Mean. WHO IS THE MAN? Hon, Edward D. Green {ea Race Man Pure and Simple—Hls Smaching of the Resolution Providing for a Direct Vote for United States Sen- ator and Causing the Repeal of the Fourteenth Amendment, Defeating the Initiative as Well as the Full Tr in Crew Bill and Hie Successful Efforts Which Gained the $100,000 Appropriation to Bulld the Eighth an Armory. ‘The Honorable award D. Green 1s a candidate for renomination, subject to the will of the people at the prim- Se ET Ms at beat ig he et. APU sy tye Pies 165k ee ee rene te art eee cae taba a TRIO ne ei nig at each cd Cine rer ae tecmaien ae RE i RS Nas RRR Dn RS Ais ics A Beer ta Mina RR een en as taeda ee eR ae Peas Dee Os area See Bc? Uap ee Cee MI etc eee an eM I os eee ay Be Bene Pee} sere fa Ra By | Rae = June Gan ae ga eae ae ae fae y x Hon. Edward D. Green. aries, Tuesday, April 9. He is a man who ‘has done things and should be Fenominated and clected. His brit Mant record as a legislator speaks elo: jquently In his behalf. He deserves ‘the support of every voter In his dls trlet. |_ The campaign of vituperation, fake ‘hoods and abuse waged by his ene miles proves the desperate stralts they are in, for they certainly cannot ad: vance the interest of thelr candidate by making misleading statements, and jurging Mr. Green's success as a rea son why he shoutd be defeated. | For what we want is a successful man to represent us." One who hae not made a success himself certainly jeannot represent the race, We want a man in the legislature who Is not poverty stricken and {s far removed from temptation or grat One who will work and bustle for the rage at Springfeld and not for himself ‘That he holds a position, is successful and works honestly for a living 1s all ‘the more to his credit. ‘The office as a member of the legis Jature 1s in a great measure honorary as everybody knows. What our con temporary falled to stdte, perhaps 5 ars: You Can’t Beat It ea Hot Home-Made Bread i me ce served all day with those ee ane E:, delicious home cooked meals oe that are served at ee a | ek The Model Cafe aa 12 WEST UIST STREET, Wear Stato St. ay Columbia Hote! Bullding PRRMEEE Moderate Prices Quick Service ae RAL LANSGN, ep, Phones—Aldine 3368—Automatio 73-176 ——_—$ $$ $$ en Phone Aldine 3596 * HOME BAKERY AND DELICATESSEN Fresh Bread and Rolls Every Day FINE CAKES A SPECIALTY Ss. B. BROWN 9 “a” West 36th Street, Chicago Bonus Thom pson Hardware Co. DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF HARDWARE ‘We do roofing, guttering and all kinds of tin work. Stoves and fumace repairing especially. Phone 3059 Evanston 1910 W. Railroad Ave. ie Evanstoe, Hi, ‘with ° malicious ‘Intent: : Out’ of -the: small sum pald members of the house ‘they must pay thelr incidental travel. cling. expenses, Uving. both at Spring- field and here, to'say nothing of cam- palgn expenses, It {s'common: report s€.a member who fe honest at the end of bis term saves the price of a neck tle he has done well. In most cases ‘they run behfud. ‘That our leglelators are underpaid everybody knows. Ita man {s honest and We would:proserve hie usefuluess, wo must Keep him be yond temptation, It fs folly to ad Vanco the theory, because a man is a member of the House of Representa. tives he must cease his activitles, Let him work, practice his profession, ‘or conduct his business, ‘What we are Interested in is not what ho honestly works for, but has Mr. Green made a good working mem. der of tho house? Has ho been loyal to the race? If he has he deserves to be renominated and elected. ‘We as a race at this time cannot afford to send an inexperienced man to represent us at Spriugfleld. We desire briefly to call attention to Mr. Greeh’s work at tho last session. “ He succeeded in holding up a reso- lution on a direct vote for United States senator, indorsing a pending amendment to’ the constitution that would have repealed the fourteenth amendment. : He led the fight against the recall ‘and toreed © compromise. He worked, voted against, and helped defeat tho initiative and refer- ‘endum, The full train crow bill that ‘would have caused the removal of chair car porters, running on tralné In this state. % He passed a bill preventing dis- crimination in the price of burial lots ‘and graves in cemeteries, thus en- abling us to bury at Oakwoods and ovner grave yards, and at the closing hours of the session worked through the house an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars for the Eighth regiment to build an armory, to say nothing of his antl-mob law that caused the removal of a sheriff at Cairo, passed during his first term, thus Teaching the high water mark of race legislation in this state. ‘This 1s his record, can you beat st, Mr. Voter? Professor's Remark. A certain high school professor, who at times ts rather blunt in speech, re- marked to his class o: 5, at the be- ginning of a lesson, “I ....'t know why it Is—everytime Tyget up to ‘speak, tome fool talks.” ‘Then he wondered why the boys burst out into a roar of Iaughter.—Lipvincott’s Magezina Professor's Remark.