Chicago Defender

VOLUME VII. NUMBER 29. While Sunday clubs, literary societies, etc., are debating the race problem as it affects the Negro in Hyde Park, these earnest, intelligent, race-loving people have been working zealously for the past two months to relieve themselves of the growing oppression that is being forced upon them. The Negro settlement in and around Lake avenue is almost devoid of any institution for the uplift of our people. Saloons, gambling dens and brothels of almost every description abound in large numbers while there are but two small missions housed in uninviting, rickety store-fronts to point the large and growing Negro population to the higher and better life. To Better Neighborhood Conditions. Realizing this condition Rev. W. H. Griffin, pastor of the Methodist mission, called together the members of his flock and laid the matter before them. The result was plans were made, a campaign was begun to raise money for the building of a church edifice commensurate with the religious, intellectual and financial ability of Negroes of the vicinity. A place where they might meet from time to time to discuss matters pertaining to the welfare of the race as well as to give the needed spiritual instruction and help. News spread rapidly and soon the best people of Hyde Park were offering their assistance, unsolicited to the movement. Attorney Williams Helps. Such men as D. D. Lacey, Tilford Dixon, Attorney A. L. Williams and a number of others joined heartily in the movement and gave of their means to support it. On Sunday, July 7, those who joined in the movement met at the A. M. E. church, 5618 Lake avenue, and while the rain of water poured down without the building, these faithful followers of a worthy cause rained paper, silver and gold upon the tables within and finally when the moneys were counted $65.11 lay before them. The contributions were as follows: The Contributions. D. D. Lacey, $53.65, Tilford Dix $40.70, Clifton Raymore, $30.00, nle Sykes, $30.00, Fanny Tine $26.00, Narcissus Robinson, $25.00, Lule Brooks, $18.35, Dalsy Miller, $23.00, Rachel Saunders, $25.00, Mr. and Mrs. J. Coleman, $25.00, Anna Shelby, $10.00, Lucy Coleman, $14.00, Vada Graham, $8.00, Charles Boyd, $25.00, Davd Henry, $14.00, Irene Haynes, $10.00, Annie Henry, $7.00, Jessie Reece, $10.00, R. A. Caverne, $7.50, G. W. Paris, $25.00, Cydonia Raymore, $8.00, Carnation Club, $100.00, Rev. W. H. Griffin, $100.00, and many other smaller sums. THE JOLLY TWENTY ELECT OFFICERS. Occasion One of Pleasure—Delicious Spread—Other North Side News. The Jolly Twenty were entertained at the residence of Mrs. Etta Antihrope, 1236 Webster avenue, July 3. Business of the evening was the election of officers. The officers elected were: Mrs. Winnette Harrison, president; Mrs. Bessie Carter, vice-president; Mrs. Etta Antihrope, secretary; Miss Bertha Lowry, assistant secretary; Mrs. Lucille Roberts, treasurer; Mrs. Gertrude Chandler, sergeant-atarms. Visitors present were Mr. Leavenberry, Mr. Landers, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Harrison and Dr. Roberts. The evening was spent musically. The hostess served the club with chicken salad, lemonade, ice cream and cake. Mrs. Alexander of South Dakota is in the city spending a few days at the residence of Mrs. Daniels, 4613 Evanson avenue. Mr. Richard Lewis of Kenmore avenue, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. Little Doris Ross, grand niece of Mr. S. S. Paul, died in Omaha last week at the home of her aunt, Mrs. W. W. Peeples. Miss Lena Paul passed through the city en route to Omaha, where she went to attend the funeral. She was a guest at the Paul residence. Mrs. Paul has as her summer guest her sister of New York. On the occasion of his return from a trip around the world, representing the G. U. O. of O. F. in America, as fraternal delegate to Hawaii, Japan, Australia, India, South Africa and England, to be held at Quinn Chapel church, Thursday, July 25, at 8:30 p.m. sharp. Mr. Morris will recount his trip. Admission, adults, 25 cents; children, 10 cents.—Odd Fellows General Committee: Geo. K. Terser, chairman; Robert W. Lacy, secretary. A Fearless, HONEST CHAMPION of the People HAMPTON MAN BUYS $20,000 PROPERTY HAMPTON MAN BUYS $20,000 PROPERTY Mr. M. C. Oglesby Buys Large Boston Apartment Building—Pays $20,000 Cash—Building Nets $2,000 Per Year in Rents—Started as Poor Boy—Read Law and Saved Money—Property Holdings Now $27,000—Praises Wife for Assistance Throughout Years of Struggle—Also Worked for Pullman Company. A GRADUATE OF SHAW UNIVERSITY. A South Carolinian by Birth—Entered Hampton Institute at Twenty-Three—Finished in 1897 and Moved to Cambridge—One of the City's Most Progressive Men—Full of Sticktoitiveness—Wife was Miss S. E. J. Shankle, a Scotia Seminary Graduate—Will Not Remove Present Tenants. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Cambridge, Mass., July 19.—Another Hampton graduate has made good in the person of Mr. M. C. Oglesby, a prominent lawyer of this city whose real estate purchases this week is the talk of the town. It is said that is one of the largest real estate transactions among the Negroes of greater Boston and Cambridge. This deal took place Wednesday, when through the office of Redle's Real Estate combination of 483 Massachusetts avenue, Cambridge. Mr. M. C. Oglesby purchased the 5-story brick apartments, known as the Hotel Millen, numbers 875 Main street and 16 Austin street. The assessed value of this property is $20,000 and rents for more than $2,000 per year. This property is situated on one of the busiest thoroughfares of Cambridge. On the ground floor there are two stores, a jeweler on the Main street side, while on Austin street, it is occupied by the Ivln Chemical Co. The apartments on the second, third, fourth and fifth floors are all steam heated, gas and electric lights and all other modern improvements and are tenanted by the best class of white people. Mr. Oglesby, the purchaser of the above property, was born in Chester, S. C., leaving there when 23 years of age, when he entered Hampton, Va. Institute. Up to this time his schooling was very slim. By hard study he finished there in 1897. Coming to Boston in the winter of the same year, he remained here till 1899, when he entered the Law School of Shaw University of Raleigh, N. C. After studying there for one year, he decided to return to Boston which he did in 1900 and with only 33 cents and owed about $150.00. He then entered the service of the Pullman Sleeping Car Co., of which he is still a trusted employ. In October, 1901, he was married to Miss S. E. J. Shankle, a graduate of Scotia Seminary of Concord, N. C., and of the Hampton, Va., training school for nurses. After three years hard work and with a vim to win these two people with a united effort had paid off all indebtedness and had saved $150,000 besides. With this amount they began buying the house in which they now live. This piece of property they paid for within seven years and it is now assessed for $3,300. Their next venture was the buying of a two-apartment house in Somerville. This modern improved house is assessed for $3,500. With this latest purchase, they now own and control nearly $27,000 worth of real estate, besides other holdings. By his fair knowledge of law and experience in legal transactions, Mr. Oglebsy has been his own attorney in all of his business transactions and has been able to secure much better bargains than the average man. Mr. Oglebsy bravely acknowledges that his success is due largely to the business ability of Mrs. Oglebsy, who has always been on hand at the proper time and place. EIGHTH REGIMENT FIELD DAY. Military Tournament, Field Day and Band Concert at Comiskey's Park Sunday Arouses Interest. Every one seemingly will attend the Eighth Regiment Field Day at Comiskey's Park Sunday afternoon. Memory of the success of the one last year is still fresh in the minds of the public and the regiment. The talk of the town is this coming event. Champion Jack Johnson will fire the first gun. CARNIVAL ARCHES TO GO UP. Work will begin Monday morning transforming State street for the Grand August Carnival. The beautiful arches will be put in place first and followed in turn by the decorating of the buildings and the electrical decorations. The Chicago Defender. HYDE PARK NE- GROES ALERT. Rev. Wm. H. Griffin, Pastor of the Methodist Mission, and a Few Others Are Doing Practical Settlement Work—Raise $635.11 for a New Church. The Contributions. WITH THE PAULS GRAND RECEPTION TO TRAVELER In Honor of National Grand Master Edward H. Morris. generally. Prudence is a thing that generally comes to a man after he gets too old to need it. CHICAGO, ILL., SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1912. WOOD RIVER SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION Baptists Hold Forty-Fourth Annual Session at St. Paul-Baptist Church, East St. Louis—All Departments Worked Harmoniously—Considerable Interest in Child Study—Many Brilliant Speakers—Rev. Fletcher's Annual Address. HOW TO READ THE BIBLE. Inspiration, Legal Literature, Historical Profectical to be Found Therein if Read Correctly—Rev. Mason of Alton Also Speaks—Mothers' Union Holds Exercises—Rev. Phillips, Missionary Worker, Tells of Five Years Spent in Africa—Next Meeting at Quincy, III. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) The forty-fourth annual session of the Wood River Baptist Sunday School convention. This body met with the St. Paul Baptist church of East St. Louis. All departments worked harmoniously. The devotional services were full of life. The teachers studying to be more efficient throughout entire school. Special attention was given to "lack of interest on part of small children." The child is generally taught as though they were adults. The qualification of the teacher should be tested, and only those capable be allowed to handle tender hearts. We say this because the first impression is the most lasting. As it has been stated by a priest, "If you give me the first ten years of the child's life, I know that I have his entire life." Teachers and readers, weigh yourselves, and if found wanting, do not become discouraged, but make a study of your Bible so as to make yourselves more equipped. President's annual address, Rev. Fletcher. Subject: "How to Read the Bible." The Bible is a book for Christian training—God divine library, Inspiration, news of God, legal literature, judgment, law, historical, profectical, geographical and wisdom to be found if read consecutively. For human understanding—wisdom unto salvation. If we abide and follow instruction we will go from prosperity to prosperity, to the contrary will go from darkness to darkness. The instilling of Christian life in the child. If we accomplish this we can safely say our work has been well done. This was discussed by Rev. Smith of Quincy and Rev. Mason of Alton. Stanley said: "Without the teaching of the Bible I would be little superior to the African savage. It has been the driving power for good, the arrester of evils." Sermon in the evening, Rev. G. C. Mason, Alton. Wednesday afternoon — Mothers' union. Exercises by children. Sermon in evening, Rev. E. H. Borden. Thursday morning — Address by President Rev. Borden, "Bible in Sunday School." "All our great institutes use this book. Education is not complete without the Bible. Lifts man to higher living, removes our doubts; no song like those of the Bible. It teaches us how to live and is our moral foundation. The institute was visited and addressed by Rev. Isaacs, Dr. Hoyle, Prof. Wilbut, Rev. McCalm and several other prominent people of Illinois. A reading by Mrs. Caldwell. Tuesday evening — Talk, Rev. T. L. Sunth, D. D., of Quincy, Rev. Phillip of Edwardsville, and our missionary worker, who has worked five years in Africa, Rev. De Murry. He gave an interesting sermon and told sympathetic stories of the dark land. Friday's work consisted of reports of committees, miscellaneous business, speaking by laymen. Saturday—B. Y. P. U. in session until 2 o'clock, closing the work for the year. The convention was assigned to the Eighth and Elm church, Quincy, Ill., July 8, 1913. MRS. J. ROBERSON HURT. Visitor from New. Orleans Victim of Street Car Accident—Ungallant Gentlemen. While Mrs. J. Roberson, 3316 Nerone avenue, was on her way to prayer meeting Sunday morning she met with a painful accident while attempting to board a State street car at 35th street. The car suddenly started and Mrs. Roberson would have been thrown under the wheels but she had presence of mind enough to grab hold of a man's coat and although she was dragged for some distance and badly bruised this act no doubt saved her life. In speaking of the accident to a Defender reporter she said that although there were a number of men standing on the corner none of them offered to assist her, and she had to drag herself home alone. Mrs. Roberson would like to know the name and address of the gentleman whose coattails she grabbed. She recently came here from New Orleans to visit her daughter, Mrs. E. R. Smith, for whom she has purchased a handsome residence. History Repeats Itself JACK JOHNJON. WHITE HOPE'S FEN HOLLY Alexander the Great Conquered the World and Cried Because There Were no Others to Overcome—Jack Johnson, Heavyweight Champion of the World, Seees the Cobwebs Grow Around His Chair, Waiting for Another "Hope" and Weeps for Fear that They Have All Run Out. Has 200,000 Communicants—Freedom from Prejudice and Hearty Welcome Increases Membership in U. S. By D. W. Johnson. The Catholic Church has entered the religious field with renewed vigor and is diverting its energies to mission work among the colored people of the United States. It has among the race more than 200,000 communicants and is pushing its mission work throughout the United States, making a very rapid progress. Its progress and success in its work are due generally to its hearty welcome and freedom from prejudice and discrimination. The Church has made various attempts to establish itself and gain a foothold among the colored people of the United States, but owing to prejudice and a storm of persecution she has gained but a small measure of success. As far back as 1791 the Catholics began to work among the Negroes. In 1816 there was a mission in Charleston, S. C., for colored children, by bishop England, but he was compelled to close it on account of the "meddling fanaticism" of the people. In 1871 Father Vaughn made an extensive tour of the southern states to ascertain what might be the most feasible plan of starting upon a systematic and effective missionary work among the Negroes. The Third Plenary Council of Baltimore insisted particularly that the bishops endeavor as much as possible to provide churches, schools and orphan asylums for the Negroes. The statistics gathered by the Catholic board for 1910 show with what vigor and earnestness the work is being pushed: Churches, 66; priests working exclusively for Negroes, 87; for mixed congregations, 53; schools, 111; pupils, 10,209; institutions, 24, with 2,333 inmates. The report for 1911 fixes the number of Catholics at 227,624; churches, 95; priests, 87; schools, 138; pupils, 11,270; baptisms, 5,152 infants and 443 adults, making a total of 6,095. About $42,000 were distributed during the year to different centers. This work is very commendable and must be a convincing appeal to those inclined towards the Catholic faith. $50.00 FOR "WEARY WILLIES" $50.00 FOR "WEARY WILLIES" The Most Homely and the Most Ragged Man in Chicago to Be Voted For. The latest idea of the commi in charge of the Grand August Carnival and Fair, to be held on State street from August 17 to 31, is to find the most ragged and most homely man in Chicago. He will be selected by vote. The votes will be 1 cent each and will be on sale at the grocery stores along State street. The carnival will close with the crowning of "Weary Willie," who will receive a cash prize of $50. The proceeds from the sale of these votes will be divided between the House of Good Shepherd and Provident Hospital. Don't forget to vote for that ragged and homely friend of yours. Vote early and often. The votes are only 1 cent apiece. WRITER SCORES INTER-OCEAN Mme. Minnie Adams, Well Known Newspaper Writer, Incensed at the Nasty Treatment Accorded the Opening of the Cafe de Champion in Thursday's Issue of that Newspaper —Writes Editor a Scathing Letter—Roundly Scores. Reporter for Ridiculing the Champion. ACTION DISGRACEFUL AND LIBELOUS. Contrast Former High Record for Fairness—The Ignorant and Contemptible Story Printed—"From Whence Comes His Own Thorough Knowledge of a Dialect Which' is Typical of the Lowest, Poorest and Most Illiterate of the Southern Colored People?" is One of the Pertinent Questions Asked by the Angry Writer. In the issue of the Chicago Inter-Ocean Thursday morning, July 1, there appeared a story of the opening of Champion Jack Johnson's Cafe de Champion the night before. By reason of its fairness to all races the Inter-Ocean is widely read by all the Negroes of Chicago, but like a thunder bolt from a clear sky came this contemptible article that has caused a wave of protest throughout the city. Most interesting is the letter to the editor of the Inter-Ocean from Mine, Minnie Adams, which appears below. City Editor, Chicago Inter-Ocean. Dear Sir: On Wednesday evening, July 10, 1912, Mr. John Arthur Johnson (Jack Johnson), the hearse and acknowledged heavyweight champion of the world, opened his cafe at 41 West 31st street. Represented from every paper in the city was present and courteously treated. Unfortunately for the readers of the Inter-Ocean and for the paper itself the representative therefrom was not of the refined and intelligent make-up usually employed by your management. The reporter requested and was granted an interview by Mr. Johnson, but took advantage of "Gentleman" Jack's hospitality and wrote an article for the Thursday, July 11, issue of the Inter-Ocean which was not only disgraceful but illogical and much to be deplored as coming through the agency of your paper. We have always received justice and respect at the hands of the Inter-Ocean and expect the same by reason of former treatment and more especially because of the intelligence and reinement of those of my race who read your columns and who by these attributes can and do command and demand respect. Mr. Johnson is a man of intelligence and would scorn to use a dialect so utterly ignorant, as was reported he used. And perhaps the reporter could best expain from whence comes his own thorough knowledge of a dialect which is typical of the lowest, poorest and most illiterate of the southern colored people. Does he gain his knowledge through close and long as sociation with the females of this class or was it the speech of his mother? Further, more, the reporter (Continued on page 23.) Mrs. D. P. French Entertainers in Honor of Mrs. C. H. Phillips of St. Louis, Mo., and Miss Francis Smith of Columbus, O. One of the most delightful whist parties of the season was given by Mrs. D. P. French of 3365 Calumet avenue Saturday, July 13, from two to seven in honor of Mrs. C. H. Phillips of St. Louis, Mo., and Miss Francis Smith of Columbus, Ohio. The palatial home was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. Whist was the feature of the afternoon. First prize was won by Miss Ethel Murphy. Second prize by Miss Lizzie Jones of Topeka, Kan., and the booby by Miss Casey of St. Louis, Mo. The prizes were awarded by Miss Laura French, after which a repast was served. All present spent a pleasant afternoon, and Mrs. French, as usual, proved herself a charming hostess. The visiting guests were Miss Lizzie Jones, Topeka, Kan.; Miss Casey, St. Louis, Mo.; Miss Speight, Florida; Miss Stanley, Fla.; Miss Rena Branham, Essie Arnold, Vivian Harsh, Ada Lou Mitchell, Ethel C. Mitchell, Garnetta Tibbs, Helen Jackson, Grace Thompson, Louise Cummings, Lucy Lindsay, Ethel Murphy, Edith Maden, Ethel McEwele, Edith Cook, Laura French, Ruth Pollard, Edith Lee, Gonzelles Porter, Essie Bryant, Blanch and Emma Shaw. OFF FOR TENNESSEE Trio of Charming Visitors Leave After Pleasant Visit. Mr. Thomas M. Vance. Mrs. Ellen Fort and Mrs. Mary Williams of Clarkville, Teen, left the city Saturday 20 in a party after the U. and D. I. railroad for home. They let their best wishes for their many friends in the city and include they had the time of their life while here. The Mr. Charles Johnson, who signed such an unreliable promise this week by ordering automobile tires and charging the tents the champion, was not his brother and the similarity in names has occasioned much uneasiness to both gentlemen. A DAY IN THE WOODS Outing of the Appomattox Club to Be the Outdoor Event of the Season—Col. Johnson Challenges Jack. The outing committee is making preparations to carry a large crowd to Glenwood Park on Tuesday, July 23, Aside from the enjoyable features that always attend this annual picnic, the Defender learns that Col. James Johnson has challenged the Champion, Jack Johnson, and promises to put him out in six and one-half rounds. The Champion has accepted the challenge and invited the reporter to act as referee. "Till put him out before he starts," said Mr. Johnson, "and my cafe goes for this." Good Idea at Any Time. A wise diplomatist will keep a close mouth while his cause is under consideration. THE WOR GREATES WEEKLY NEWSPAPE. PRICE 5 ORNT HON. T. M'CANT STEWART LAUDS LIBERIA HON. T. M'CANT STEWART LAUDS LIBERIA The Eminent Justice, Speaking at the Reception of His Excellency D. E. Howard, President, Makes Brilliant\Address that Has Been Praised Throughout the Civilized World—Mr. Reed Paige Clark, the Receiver General from the United States, was the Guest of Honor—Many of the High Functionaries Attend. HON, W. D. CRUM, UNITED STATES MINISTER, PROMINENT. "The Lone Star Forever, Let's Cheer for the Flag with the Lone Star" and with Our Expiring Breath May We Not Only Shout in Christian Triumph But May We Also Send Down the Ages the Patriotic Cry "All Hail Liberia, Hall"—Speaker Also Says the American Government Has Gone About the World Strengthening Weaker Communities. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Buchanan, Grand Bassa, Liberla, May, 1912. On the 25th ult. His Excellency D. E. Howard, president, gave a very interesting and elaborate reception for Mr. Reed Palge Clark, the receiver-general from the United States of America, who had just arrived two days previous. Most of the high functionaries of government were there, the diplomatic corps, a few prominent citizens and the heads of the various firms. The crowd gathered in the parlor of the mansion on the first floor where formal introductions took place. After which they went up on the second floor of the mansion where luncheon was served very elaborately. After luncheon the next in order were after dinner speeches, or responses to toasts by several of the dignitaries present; among whom were the Hon. W. D. Crum, U. S. Minister Resident and Consul General; Mr. Read Palge Clark, the Receiver-General; Ex-Prendent Arthur Barclay and Mr. Justice T. McCant Stewart. It was indeed a brilliant and grand affair, marks the beginning of a new order of things in Liberia. In his response to the health of the Supreme court or the judiciary Mr. Justice Stewart spoke as follows: Speaking for the Supreme court, and as far as I can for the judiciary of the country, we join heartily in the greetings and felicitations of this hour. Liberia has been fortunate in calling to her aid our mother country and in securing as the result of that call the assistance of the four greatest powers of the world; and we look hopefully forward to the absorption of their spirit into our national life. Germany is herewith her directness and precision; France with habits of economy and thrift; England, the mother of the great English-speaking civilization which has belted the world, with her rock-like firmness and her traditional conservative tendencies in business matters; and America combining all of these traits and adding others of her own, like her genius for rapid work and great achievement, will have the direction of these extraordinary forces which will soon enter upon the work of strengthening and perpetuating the institutions of our country. We are fortunate in having at this point in our president a statesman who is in absolute accord with the new system which we are about to imitate, whose ideals reach out after all of the national characteristics which I have just referred to, and whose public service already exemplifies some of them. I believe that in the work of making the receivership successful, His Excellency will have the support of his cabinet, and the legislative branch of the government as well as that of an united public sentiment; and wherever law is to be interpreted or justice administered, I am sure that the Supreme court will not be wanting in heart and patriotic co-operation. The event, which we here and now felicitate ourselves upon marks an epoch in the history of Liberia. Unlike any colony of either ancient or modern times, unlike Canada, unlike Australia, unlike any of the African colonies, Liberia has been working out her destiny without the direct aid of the mother country or those larger economic and financial forces which enter into the upbuilding of a Nation; and an impartial mind will not deny that there are some things which should be put to her credit when a balance sheet is struck. And when impartial history is written, no brighter page will be found in our annals than that upon which will be recorded the fact that we had the wisdom to approach our mother country when we found ourselves confronted with problems of boundary and finance and economics, which were beyond our power to readily solve. We asked for guidance and it has been given us; and now if we cultivate the spirit of unity, of forbearance, of brother, I see no reason why Liberia shall go forward prospering and Sophie Gossip of Men and the Railroad World. A tracer is the measure of every son's quality and value; culti- size your talent and improve your quality; supplant knowledge for ior- ance, optimism for pessimism; in- dustry; indulgence and affability for grumness; in the future the railroad companies will demand a more pro- gressive, high-grade service than heretofore and the one who is best prepared will be the one to win the greatest success. Never depend on others, go to the front, throw aside all backwardness and make your presence felt. Don't hesitate, take hold with a will and discharge your duty like a man. Never despair of trouble or reverse in life, get right down to good hard work; stick to it, early and late, you will win, and cut out that Uncle Tom act. Messrs. Lewis Taylor and Bert Gordon are on cafe parlor car 163 to Ft. Dodge, Ia., in service of the C. G. W. R. R. Co. service. Messrs. McNeir and Claude Crane are on cafe parlor car 165 between Kansas City and Minneapolis in the C. G. W. R. R. Co. service. Mt. Tug Wilson, 1058 West 51th street, Des Molines, Ia., train porter on the southwest division in the service of the Chicago Great Western R. R. Co. between Des Molines and Oelwine, Ia., is up again and at his post of duty from eight weeks in the hospital from an operation. Mr. Wilson is now looking the picture of health. Mr. Fletcher Alison, 4054 State street, is now holding a position as train porter in the service of the I. C. R. R. Co. on Trains 1 and 26 to Centralia, Ill. Mr. Samuel La Force of 3221 Wash avenue is still on buffet car 140 between Oelwine and Omah, Nebr., in the service of the C. G. W. R. Co. Mr. Randall Ray, 1550 111th street, Morgan Park, Ill., is now on cafe parlor car 120 between East Stockton and Oelwein, Ia., instead of Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. John R. Winston, 4015 Cottage Grove avenue., is still on the same job between Chicago and Oelwein. Mr. Edward Bell, train porter on the western division of the I. C. R. R. to Fort Dodge, Ia., is on a month's vacation to Kansas, wife and son. Mr. John Combs is still running to Dubuque, Ia., as a train porter in service of the I. C. R. R. Co. Mr. John W. Hightower, 37 West 45th place, is on the dog watch this week as usher at the I. C. Central station. Chef Jones fell off the train on the southwest division of the C. G. W. R. R. Co. lines. BANKING ASSOCIATION ORGAN IZED. Mr. H. C. Fox, president of the Standard Literary society of Olivet Baptist church, made good his promise of last September, as stated when elected president of the society, that before his term of one year should have expired he would have organized an association which would be superior to all other Negro organiza- tion. On last evening he succeeded in organizing what is to be known as "The National Negro Banking Association." No one can become a member unless he or she has a savings account in some bank. The association, as stated by Mr. Fox, will be the strongest financial Negro association in the northwest. The aim and purpose of it is to enable the race to conduct business on a large scale so as to give employment to its idle ones. Prominent Negroes throughout the city are affiliated with the movement. Mr. Fox, its founder, was elected president and A. R. West secretary. The movement indicates the fact that the Negro is advancing; for once he refranks from "good times" and learns to have his means, and it will mean much towards his progress. BIG THEATRICAL SYNDICATE. Chicago to Be the Home of Half Million Dollar Theater Co. Indianapolis, Ind., July 19.—(Special to The Defender.)—The way certain men are looking about town and theater buildings and halls caused inquiry, and while neither Mr. C. T. White, the excursion promoter nor Mr. Billy McClain would affirm or deny the assertion, it is believed that they, with Mr. Henderson Smith, of Chicago, head of the Ten Dark Knights, have formed one of the greatest theatrical combines ever attempted by the race, with $500,000 as their capital stock, with Chicago as headquarters. PRESIDENT TAPT TO REIN- STATE BROWNSVILLE SOLDIERS The United States soldiers and other military men of Chicago are interested in the call that has been sent out to muster together all the members of the 25th Infantry that were discharged and whose case was known as the Brownsville affair, for rehilitment. Sergeant White, 3457 Dearborn street, an authority upon such matters, was out of the city when the reporter called. MRS. MAMIE MEREDITH SMITH MARRIED Mrs. Mamle Meredith Smith and Mr. Edward A. Odom were married Wednesday afternoon, July 10, in the presence of her sisters, Misses Carrie and Pearl Meredith, at the residence of the bride, 3731 Forest avenue. Rev. Moses Jackson officiated. The happy couple are at home to their friends at the above number. Hle. Hablta. Unchanged. "The conditions seem to be unfavorable," admitted the trance medium. "I am unhappy to get any communication from him to plate husband." "Well, I'm not surprised," replied the widow. "Only nine o'clock now, and I show up till about WELL KNOWN RAILROAD MAN LAID TO REST. James A. Lockhart died at his home, 2234 Dearborn street, on Friday morning, at 9:45, after an illness extending over two months. He was born in Durant, Miss, August 17, 1876. He leaves a wife, brother and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Interment was at Mount Glenwood cemetery, in The Late James A. Lockhart. the family lot, Monday morning, July 15 Mrs. James A. Lockhart wishes to thank her many friends and acquaintances for kindness shown her during her bereavement. Many thanks for beautiful floral contributions. To the Stewardesses of the Institutional Church: Mrs. Lockhart thanks every one of you for your kindness, prayers and sympathy, and now that her husband has passed away, she humbly asks you to continue to pray for her. To the Annie Walker Club: Mrs. Lockhart thanks you kindly for the beautiful bouquet sent by you to her husband during his illness, as God called him home before he could personally thank you. I, his widow, wish you all the success in this world and shall ever feel indebted to you. MRS. OVERTON DEAD. Mrs. Overton, wife of the high brown powder manufacturer, died on Thursday morning at her home, 5752 State street. Mrs. Overton was the prime mover of the business and did lots to give it the reputation it has. The body will be shipuped to Kansas City, Kans., for interment, they having moved here in order that their children may get better educational advantages. She has two girls at Chicago University, one girl attending high school, and a son in his last year at Lane, a great friend of Pollard. Their many friends will be shocked to learn of the death. DEATHS OF THE WEEK Wants His Back Pay. A circus employee of Maryville has sued the company for which he formerly worked, asking $55.10 back wages, and in the meantime he has attached the alligator. An alligator is our idea of nothing to get attached it—or to get attached to you—Kansas City Times. Real Cause of Quarrel The people we dislike and avoid are no more sinners than we are ourselves. Our quarrel is often with their manners, opinions, tempers, rather than with their actual deeds.—Mrs. Alfred Slidwick. Evll of Artificial Lakes According to a German investigator the artificial lakes that have been constructed at several places in his country decrease the temperature appreciably and cause an increase in the number of foggy days. Do: Unto Others. He would pass the declining years of his life with honor and comfort should, when young, consider that he may one day become old, and remember, when he is old, that he has once been young.-Addison. Medical Wiles. "My doctor says I ought to ride a horse," said the indolent man. 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Watch weekly papers for later announcements or call "Douglas 1565" for Concessions, etc. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN CHICAGO TO BE THE QUEEN OF THE GRAND AUGUST CARNIVAL $100.00 One Hundred Dollars To The One Elected Queen Cut out this Coupon and vote for the Lady you think is the most beautiful. JESSE BINGA, Banker RANKIN & WHITE, Druggists PETER P. JONES, Photographer VIRGIL MACKEY, Tailor Street Cut Out Coupon and mail to THE CARNIVAL DEPARTMENT, THE CHICAGO DEFENDER, 3150 STATE STREET. One Glorious Fourth By DOROTHY BLACKMORE (Copyright, 1912, by Associated Literary Press.) Betty laughed softly to herself as she tied a string carefully around her great toe and attached the other end to the piece of twine that hung over the window sill. Then she turned out the light and crept into bed giggling like a schoolgirl into the pillows. It was the night before the glorious Fourth and Betty had decided that inasmuch as the holiday came during the vacation days she was spending back at the old farmhouse where she was born, she would be a child again in her enjoyment of it. She had tired of the conventionality of the life that was hers in the big city in which she was now a wage earner, and these three weeks in the quiet country were as days of gold to her. To be sure, the farm was no longer occupied by her parents—the had gone to another world—but in their place there were kindly people who willingly agreed to take Betty for the holidays. As good fortune would have it, Betty's childhood chum was visiting at her old home next door. She, too, toiled in a distant metropolis, but it was Carolyn Harmon's pleasure to send home each week a portion of her weekly salary to help her father and mother to keep the homestead. And it was a sentiment alone that made Betty take her own room in the home that had been hers instead of accepting the hospitality of her neighbors and friends. "We'll try to repeat some of the fun we had when we were children," Carolyn had said that afternoon. "Let's have a really, truly Fourth, Bet." "And tie strings on your toes to wake up early?" Betty had asked. Carolyn nodded. "Even /that! Mother always wakes early and I'll call you. Just tie a string to your big toe and fasten it to the white picket fence between the hedges and I'll pull it as early as you like. Wasn't that what we used to do?" "Exactly—for mother, poor, dear mother!—would not let me get up early, and I had to do. it quietly. Then—we'll take our firecrackers and go down to the meadow just as we once did to join the boys—" "Ah—the boys! Carolyn interrupted with a sigh. 'I wonder where they all are now.'" "You can make sure there won't be any of them still in the old meadow as they used to be with their bunches of firecrackers and toy cannons, Carrie. That all over." Betty's eyes were wistful as her thoughts trailed back over the dozen years or more. Even now as she dropped off to sleep, with the cool breeze blowing her hair above her pillow, her thoughts were among her childhood memories. She was hardly prepared for the strenuous tug that her toe received some hours later. Indeed, it seemed as if she had been asleep but a moment. She sat up to discover that THE CHICAGO DEFENDER the string had been broken off at the window sill. "Carrie is getting strong in her old age," Betty said laughingly, as she took the string from her toe and rubbed its stringing exterior. The jerk had nearly, startled her out of bed. She dressed hastily in a fresh white linen frock and plumed a rose-laden hat on her sunny hair. Then she opened her door softly, picked up her basket of frocrackers, and crept steadily down the stairs. None of the good folks in the old farmhouse was awake. Betty sought the side door and stepped out to the porch overlooking the adjoining grounds and picket fence. No Carolyn was in sight. She looked about. Surely she could not had imagined the jerking of the string, for it lay broken as self evidence. It was a glorious Fourth indeed. Dawn was just breaking over the hills in the distance and the warm pink and golden glow was fast lighting the sky. Betty inhaled long draughts of the fresh morning air and stepped up upon the close-clipped lawn. She would remain up now and beat Carolyn at her own game. Where could she be? Betty walked to the corner of the white farmhouse and stood still. There, in the center of the good farm folk's most prided flower bed, was a monoplane. A little to one side and looking rufely at the wreck of his own aircraft was a young man in flying togs. Betty coughed. The man looked about. "Good morning." he said. "Good morning," repeated Betty, "but it doesn't seem like a good morning to you." "You mean it won't be when the— 32 Tled the String Carefully Around Her Great Toe. when it is discovered that I have ruined a lovely flower bed," he laughed. "To say nothing of your own monoplane," Betty added. She was gradually going closer, for though she had seen many of this sort of flying machines in the air it had never been her privilege to inspect one at close range. JESSE BINGA, Banker RANKIN & WHITE, Druggists PETER P. JONES, Photographer VIRGIL MACKEY, Tailor ROBERT S. ABBOTT, Publisher COMMITEE. "Oh, bother the monoplane," replied the man, taking a keen but polite glance at Betty. "I suddenly discovered that my engine was not acting properly and had to make a landing here in these grounds. I encountered a bit of wire, or cord, or—well something, just as I was reaching the ground, and it caught me across the face and—why—what?" For Betty had burst into peals of the merriest laughter Bob Norton had ever heard. As she continued to laugh apparently uncontrollably he began to think he had encountered a beautiful insane sleepwalker or some young girl whose mind was sadly affected. "It—it was my toe!" cried Betty, and in another laugh. For some reason or other the situation had appealed so strongly to her risibles that she found it impossible to make lucid explanation at once. The man stared. "Your — your toes!" he exclaimed. "But—" "My toe!" repeated Betty. "The string was tied to my toe!" she said between paroxysms of laughter. "You—but the string was high up in the air," explained the man, bewildered. Betty laughed again and wiped the tears from her cheeks. "I'll tell you," she said, sensibly, and taureun related the little bit of conversation she and Carolyn had indulged in and acted upon. "And the very healthiest thing for you to do," Betty said after a half hour in which they—two strangers—had watched the sun come into its full glorious splendor and break over the fourth of July, "is to get that monoplans out of the flower bed before the good people wake up. You might even come down in the meadows with us and we'll help set your ship a sailing. Only get out of here." "Will you—be in the meadow without fall?" he asked as she turned to meet Carolyn coming across the lawns in the distance. "Without fall," Betty answered. Something compelling in the man's personality appealed to her and made her answer yes. That same persistent something made her make the same answer again to another and more important question, before another glorious Fourth had dawned on the old farm meadows. Navigation on the Osage One of the very rovokednest streams anywhere is the Osage river in Missouri. 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If pane them; it will pay you. SEND IN A TRIAL "ADV" Phene Douglas 4482 Caterers to the Elite Select Meats. Automobile Phone 21036 ENINGS IN THE CITIES Swordfish and Sharks Fight to Death Swordfish and Sharks Fight to Death Sorority Girls Read Their Bibles Boys Bat Revenge On Girl Teachers How a "Dock" Waiter Served the Soup --- NEW YORK.—That hardiest of hardy ship news annals, the story of the deep sea quarrel between swordfish and whale—it was a shark this time—reached port in good order the other day on board the stanch ship Caledonla. It was a calm and beautiful Sabbath morn at sea. The Caledonia plowing her way through a bottle-green ocean, was 60 miles due east of Montauk Point. Captain F. H. Wadwash was on the bridge. Passengers and crew lazed idly on deck. All was peace and tranquility. Suddenly some one with keen eyesight espied the perennial commotion in the water just off the ship's bows. All eyes at once peered seaward, expecting to be rewarded with a view of the usual death struggles between shark and swordfish. To their utter amazement and delight, what should meet their wondering eyes but scores—aye, scores—of swordfish and sharks frolicking in friendly play about the ship! It was easy to see that they were making a splendid Sunday dinner of bluehull pearls, porcelain fountains DETROIT, Mich.—Sorority girls have taken to reading their Bibles. The sixth verse of Solomon's eighth song is that part of the Holy Scripture, holding for them the greatest meaning. "Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm, for love is as strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave; the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame." That's the verse fraught with a double meaning for each sorority coed who would peer into the future, and fine the name of her husband to be. How do they do it? Listen. First you get a small Bible. Then you get a door key and one-half yard of red twine. You open the Bible at the eighth chapter of Solomon's songs and lay the key within the Bible so that the round part of the key comes out over the side of the Holy book, and the heart end just touches the word "heart." Then you close the book and wrap it with the red twine. Then two girls support the book suspended by placing the tip of the third finger of the left hand under the round part of the key, never touching the book. A third person repeats the alphabet, A. B, C, and so on, and the key twists the Bible around whenever the letter is reached which spells the name of the "husband who is to be." The while one must be repeating the verse quoted above. MERCY S. T. LOUIS.—Eight young women of the Hawthorne school in East St. Louis, who have been teaching the young idea how to shoot, attempted the other day to show how to play baseball. --- There is a dispute as to whether they succeeded, the teachers maintaining they were victorious by a "perfectly awful score," and the unabashed boy pupils declaring, "aw, dem biddies don't know nuttin' about de game." The fans gave the decision to the boys. Miss Agnes Richee, who played first base, was the first to suffer by the game's strenuosity, spraining her ankle in making a spirited dash for the first sack on a nicely placed hit. A quiet little rumor to the effect the teachers would appear in bloomers brought out hundreds of fans. After the women appeared in skirts the crowd showed a seemingly unjustified desire to kill the umpire the rest of the game. BALTIMORE, MD.—Charles F. Murphy, during the recent convention, deligned to breakfast in the main dining room of the Emerson hotel. It was usually more comfortable for convention guests (if they had pull enough to get the service) to dine in their room. But it was the quaint mood of Mr. Murphy to mingle with the masses. Mr. Murphy is one of the most scholarly looking persons in political life these days. He looks more like a college professor than Woodrow Wilson or George Harvey of the bar-roofed spectacles ever did in their lives. Thus, then, he sat at one of the tables in the main dining room of the Emerson. Walters were scarce in Baltimore. A number of energetic, though unrefined, persons from the water front (more used to hand trucks and the bale hooks than the napkin and the menu card) had been hired to fill the emergency, and had been disguised in dress clothes. ```markdown ``` One of these, bearing a silver tureen of beautifully red tomato soup, bore through the aisle of the tables along which sat Mr. Murphy. The waiter is solar' plexus and the young halibut and other well-known varieties. The Caledonia's passengers said the swordfish averaged 20 feet in length, and that, while the sharks were not quite as large as that they were just as numerous. Having feasted on the fat of the sea, the monsters of the deep frolicked some more, darting hither and yon through the salt sea waves. Playfully, the swordfish ran their swords beneath the bodies of the sharks and tossed them high in the air, then defy caught them and repeated the performance. The sharks, in turn, took playful swipes at the swordfish and chased them all around the ship. This continued for an hour, when one of the swordfish erred in his judgment of distance and caught a shark on the point of his bony nose, plercing the shark and ending his career then and there. With the death of their schoolmate, the sharks, becoming infurited, turned upon the swordfish, and the battle which followed—from all accounts—was indescribably horrible. *One particular pair of fighters were watched by Purser Johnston, who said that the sword of the great fish broke off in ramming the side of the Caledonia after missing a vicious thrust at his enemy. Before the swordman of the deep could save himself by flight the shark had killed and begun to devour him. A H-O-M-E-R C-L-E-M- I DOOMT THINK I WILL PLAY ANY MORE Last Sunday in the Eta Bita Pie sorority, three maids perched on the davenport in the living room. One was grave as an owl, for it was "her" fortune that was to be told. "A, B, C, D, E, F, G," tolled off the maid slowly, and the hung suspended, motionless. "H" drowned the maid, and, whiz, the key fairly turned itself out of the girl's hands. "He-he-he" giggled the maids and tried it again. In turn came the rest of the name "arry," and as each letter was told off, there were more "hes, hes, hes, hes." Then began the last name, and letter after letter it spelled it out, but that time it had grown too serious a thing to be giggled over. and when the name was so far spelled that one knew for sure whether it was to be "Sherman or Sherwood," Miss Sorority coily decided she would not play any more. "It was all so foolish anyway, don't you know," said Miss Sorority. Any way, it's great fun, and each sorority group is paying particular attention to Bible study these days. Ross Crenshaw, pitcher for the boys, shocked and pained the women by throwing the ball over the plate just as hard as ever he could. The outfield lay down and rolled over when one of the women indignantly asked "How in the world could anybody hit a little old round ball when you throw it real hard?" The game lasted three innings. When one of the young women was called "out" at second base, her teammates were a unit in declaring the decision faulty, prejudiced, out of order, ungentlemanly and reversible. When the umpire gently inquired why they took that view of it, they answered "because." He was up against it and allowed the runner to return to second. The game was called off at the end of the fourth inning because the women were afraid they would get hit with the ball—because their clothes were getting dusty—because they were tired, and—because. The game was one of the features of the annual school picnic. All the boy players were members of the eighth grade. The kids were a little "sore" because the game broke up soon, for it spilled the year's best chance to get even with the teachers, and they had had the pleasure of seeing only one of them carried off the field. shoulder of Mr. Murphy met in a head-on collision. The beautiful red tomato soup was spilled across Mr. Murphy's coat just south of and a few inches below his right ear. was poured out with all the accuracy of a steam dredge discharging a bucket load of mud into a dump car. Mr. Murphy is first of all a gentleman. He restrained the impulse which a commoner person might have had, to strike the offending walter on the pin feathered jaw. He merely switched himself around in his seat and glared into the servitor's scared eye. But the dock front man met the crisis like a hero. He grabbed the napkin from Mr. Murphy's lap and scrubbed the Tammany leader's shoulder with it. "It's all right, old pal." he said soothingly. "It's all right. There's no harm done at all. I'll fix it, 'bo,' I'll fix it." PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. C. C. Wilson, editor of the Baptist Truth, of Calro, Ill., was in the city this week attending the conference of the Progressives to draft a call for the Progressive state convention which will convene in Chicago August 3. The meeting was held in Congress hotel. Wesley Plummer will visit the farm of Joseph Tuppins next week and then go to his own farm for a much needed rest for two weeks. Mr. Frank Moore and Mr. Henry Goins will accompany him. Chief M. T. Bailey of the True Reformers, who has been on a tour through the state in interest of the order, has returned. Mr. William McKnight, formerly of this city, and Mr. Garrett have become disgusted with hotel conditions in Kansas City and are going east. Mr. Ollie Powers, with the "Ten Dark Knights," is making a hit with his new song, entitled "Love Me, Let the World Go By." Miss Bessie Mitchell of Wilberforce O., is in the city the guest of Miss Elizabeth Clark, 3812 Wabash avenue. Miss Mitchell is a teacher in the public schools of Indianapolis, Ind. "WHY TOLERATE THIS?" If we read every morning that a dozen men and women and a few children had been skinned alive by Southern rapists and lynchers, every daily paper in Chicago would come out in great headlines helping to condemn the "nigger" who was slain without a hearing, because the work was done by Southern white (2) gentlemen, and a white man can do no wrong to a Negro. No sincere lover of right and justice would tolerate the articles published against Lawyer W. L. Martin this week in all of the dailies, who is a graduate of the Northwestern College, than a Southern gent would permit one of his so-called rape cases go to trial. If Attorney Martin were a hobo he could not have been treated any worse. An ordinance by the race compelling the muzzling of such papers by not buying them would be a great benefit to the citizens of Chicago, as well as to the United States. Why will you tolerate this longer? Send protests to the editors and demand better treatment. The truth of the Martin case was not told, and in the words of Bert Williams, "somebody lied." MISS FRY'S FIRST TRAIN TRIP. Miss Francis Louise Fry, 3600 Wash avenue, went on a visit to her grandfather, Henry Hart, 1223 Capitol avenue, Indianapolis, on Thursday of this week. She took with her her mother, her grandmother and her cousin, Miss Henrietta Jenkins. She will not return until about Sept. 1. Her poppie, Capt. John Fry, will make several flying visits in the meantime to see her. When she returns home she expects to entertain some of the confirmed old bachelors who are residents at her father's hostility. Anderson Broadie, Alonzo Malone, Howard F. Catlin, Paul H. Hervein, Walter T. Davis, John R. Trott, Will H. Clark, Dewitt Edgerton, W. C. Newsome, W. J. Patterson, W. C. Taylor, John W. Fouk, Howard S. Morton, and several others. Her father promised Frank Hamilton that if he would stay out of politics he migh call on her. She is a little sore on Mark Cowan because the Sunday morning she got to town he filled her small apartments "choke" full of flowers. Nobody could get in, but we entertained them out in the hall. Those old Eldight Regiment people told me everything from a belly hand to a trounson. I will talk about the rest of those old people who mestered me. Mrs. Bentley was marshal, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Brent, Mrs. W. R. Cowan and the little Q. M. and the I. P. R. and Mrs. Manson. If I can just get my hand in their hair, oh, my! Old Mrs. Col. Johnson and Mrs. Dr. Hall said I was pretty, so did Mrs. Watkins, but they can't tell what a debutante looks like. Just wait till I get home. Tell Mr. George H. Jackson I am worth my weight in gold. Suspended Animation. As we descend in the scale of animal life we find that what kills the higher animals does not injure the lower. Cut a polyp in two, and you have two living polyples instead of one deal polyp. Break off a lobster's claw, and another will grow. You, may, it has been said, freeze a fly, but you cannot freeze it to death. There are infusoria called "wheel-malcules." These rotifers have many curious qualities, among which is that of suspending animation for an indefinite period without ceasing to live. Colonies of rotifers may be desiccated and rendered apparently lifeless, and in this conditions they may be kept for months and years, and possibly centuries. A single drop of water will restore them to life, and the wheel-bearers will instantly resume their functional activity precisely at the point where it was broken off—Harper's Weekly. Man'a Development. ' A grindstone that had no grift in it, how long would it take to make an ax sharp? And affairs that had no pinch in them, how long would they take to make a man?' Clarendon. Element of Success. He that can herolically endure adversity will bear prosperity with equal greatness of soul, for the mind that cannot be dejected by the former is not likely to be transported with the latter.—Fielding. Pleased Everybody "Bottle made an awful big hit at the banquet the other night." "Is that so? Yes, he was called on for a speech and refused."—New York World. Mystery of Love. If a man should importune me to give a reason why I loved him I find it could no otherwise be expressed than by making answer, because it was he; because it was I. There is beyond all that I am able to say, I know not what inexplicable and fated power that brought on this union.—Montsigne. EFENDER GU W GUESS WHO? The 37th St. and Dearborn St. doll is the 37th girl. The yellow boys, S. S. is the cruel girl. We again call attention to the fact that articles must be signed and written with the 37th St. doll is who is just wild about her old affinity. J. B. L. S is the doll. 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FOR RENT—To one or two gentlemen, a large airy room with front and back views, steam heat; located on Vernon Ave., near 35th. Phone Doug. 305 for NEATLY FURNISHED ROOM with numerous amenities in desirable part of city. Call any time. 3668 Forest ave., or phone Aidine 3303. 3249 VERNON AVE—Neatly furnished rooms; hot water all the year around; all comforts; free parking. Call phone Douglas 4168. Five minutes walk to either 31st or 35th street car line. LANGLEY AVE.—Nucely furnished rooms with use of kitchen and dining room. Couples preferred. Tel. Douglas 6934. CALDMET AVE. 36111%—Neatly furnished rooms, furnace heat, hot water. Automatic phone 71-746. W. H. BOW REAL ESTATE, RENTI 4 and 6 EAST W. H. BOWERS & CO. REAL ESTATE, RENTING AND INSURANCE 4 and 6 EAST 31st STREET FOR HOU it, an no ey 3432 Rhodes Ave.—11 rooms, steam heat, 3215 Vernon Ave.—10 rooms, furnace heat 3215 Prairie Ave.—10 rooms, furnace heat 3557 Prairie Ave.—10 rooms, furnace heat 3557 Forest Ave.—10 rooms, furnace heat, 3432 Rhodes Ave.—11 rooms, steam heat, B. O. $50.00 3215 Cernon Ave.—10 rooms, furnace heat, M. O. $40.00 3215 Cernon Ave.—10 rooms, furnace heat, M. O. $40.00 3557 Prairie Ave.—10 rooms, furnace heat, $555 $60.00 3152 Forest Ave. 10 rooms, furnace heat, M. O. $60.00 FLATS—STEAM HEATED. 3206 Wabash Ave.—4 rooms rear, steam heat, 1st fir., janitor $30.00 3208 Wabash Ave.—5 rooms rear, steam heat, 2nd fir., janitor $30.00 3622 Rhodes Ave.—6 rooms front, steam heat, 3rd fir., janitor 25.00 3622 Rhodes Ave.—1st fir., 4 rooms, modern, B O. 18.00 UNHEATED FLATS. THE C. Tel. 985-989 Douglas ESS Who? he can get any girl on this earth. Oh, you R. R. Mrs. H. E. T. who a doctor to take hair. He sprained ankle. Dr. —n is the man. The dolls are who had one more good time at St. Thomas' plenic. The dolls are who believe in going to S. S. school at 2:15 p. m. Shirley is. The doll is who has been nicknamed Tiny. The gest is who don't believe in buying anything but candy for his girl. Oh, kidnapping. FLATS FOR RENT FOREST AVE., 4214 to 3436-Five and six-room flats. Rent $2.50 to $40.00 per month. Open for inspection. See them today. CHICAGO REALTY & RENTING CO. 69 W. Washington St. Telephone Randolph 8237; Auto 43-054. COTTAGE FOR SALE WALNUT ST, NEAR ROBEY—7-room cottage, on large lot, for $2,000; on mountain acres. If you want a bargain, an answer to this Address: 5237 White Park Ave, Austin, Chicago. On West Slide. 6501 Rhodes. Modern steam heated flat to rent. $30 per room. Phone 4345 Went- worth. 6-13. 1st Flat. 7 rooms, baths and gas; furnace heat; modern throughout; at 714 King Street. 9 rooms upstairs. Call 4299 Calhoun. 6-13. BUSINESS CHANCES Young widow having good furniture for 7 rooms wants partner for first class room. She has a large kitchen her services and use of furniture to well known bachelor or railroad man with equivalent possessions. FOR SALE—Three thoroughbred fox tongue, reasonable. Prof. C. C. Mills. Tel. 841.4767; Nidney 13-29 Vernon Ace. WRITER SCORES INTER-OCEAN (Continued from page 1.) shows himself a coward who would be afraid to face a man like Mr. Johnson, but prefers to give vent to his petty jealousy, grudgustfulness and unjust prejudice by using the columns of a paper my race has always esteemed as the most just and reliable ever edited by white men. Mr. Johnson deserves for his scientific prowess in the pigilistic field as much honor, adulation and respect as the greatest poet, musician, theologian or any other scientist, be he black or white, and the reporter who has seen fit to demean himself as to take a paper that has such an excellent reputation for fair and square dealings and make it the medium through and by which he shows his own lack of principle and self-respect should not have a place among the better class of your race. And I feel certain his article in the issue of Thursday morning, July 11, was read with as much disgust and indignation by his own race as it was by mine. Therefore, I, a believer in fair play and a member of the race in which Mr. Johnson is such an important factor, do earnest request of you the name of this supposedly clever fellow in order that he be made to make an apology to Mr. Johnson and the people for his discourtesy. Champlon Johnson is a man amongst men and worthy the plaudits the intelligent world is bestowing on him. Meaning nothing but the kindest motive in writing you and demanding no more than is our right; namely, justice to, for and by the people, I thank you for your attention and beg to inscribe myself, MADAME MINNIE ADAMS. 3149 Prairie Ave. P. S.-If you regret the article that your reporter wrote as much as I do, I am sure you will insert this letter in your next issue of the Inter-Ocean. ERS AND CO. ING AND INSURANCE 31st STREET MENT. SEES'. B. O. $50.00 M. O. 40.00 new building, open. $40.00 $50.00 50.00 M. O. 38.00 heat, 1st flr, janitor $30.00 heat, 2nd flr, janitor 30.00 heat, 3rd flr, janitor 25.00 bath, M. O. 18.00 # O FLATS. Jan. $15.00 Jan. 15.00 Jan. 17.00 Jan. 17.00 ath, 2nd flr, M. O. 24.00 ath, 2nd flr, M. O. 27.50 ath, 2nd flr, M. O. 27.50 arth front, M. O. 21.00 arth flr, M. O. 26.00 arth flr, M. O. 35.00 ear house, M. O. 9.00 M. O. 16.00 ear, M. O. 11.00 ear, M. O. 11.00 ear, M. O. 12.00 on, open $24.00 on, open 16.00 M. O. 15.00 bath, janitor 14.00 bath, M. O. 20.00 bath, M. O. 12.00 bath, M. O. 12.00 ms, M. O. 30.00 bath, M. O. 14.00 cold bath, M. O. 14.00 let, M. O. 15.00 sled, June 1. 25.00 FOR RENT. HOUSE3. Automatic 73-220 --- THE BIG SUCCESS OF THE YEAR The Selling of those New Cottages at $1,900 On Half-Acre Pieces of Ground Big Lots 60 x 125 at State Street Business 95th Street Business Half-Acre Pieces at o This fine property on State and Wentworth, between Near markets and good transport with land enough for trees, garden, chic can get to his work daily for a $6 fare. Come and see it. Car fares refund all who call. SUBDIVISION OFFICE: COR. Open Daily, 1 to 5. Sundays How to Get There—Take West Pu- corner of Michigan Avenue and 95th Subdivision Office. Fred'k H. B. Chicago's Largest R Phone Randolph 3751 Big Lots 60 x 125 at - - - - - - $225 State Street Business Lots - - - - 250 95th Street Business Lots - - - - 225 Half-Acre Pieces at only - - - - - 450 This fine property on State, La Salle, Lafayette, Perry and Wentworth, between 93rd and 95th Streets Near markets and good transportation. Just the place to have a home with land enough for trees, garden, chickens, etc., where the head of the family can get to his work daily for a 5c fare. Come and see it. Car fates refunded by our salesman on the ground to all who call. How to Get There—Take West Pullman cars at White City, get off at the corner of Michigan Avenue and 95th Street and walk west 2 blocks to the Subdivision Office. Fred'k H. Bartlett @ Co. Chicago's Largest Real Estate Operators Phone Randolph 3751 59 to 69 W. WASHINGTON ST. V The New Continuous Vaudeville Change of Program M FINEST THEATRE 3110-12 State St., Performers Send New G Ludeville and Me Program Monday and THEATRE IN AN St. Users Send in Your Open office Wa The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville and Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday FINEST THEATRE IN AMERICA ..Star.. Employment Office M. WINCHESTER 3223 STATE ST. Phone Douglas 2411 EDWARD ICE CREAM PHONE DO Milk, Cream, Stationery, Co. Newspapers, Bread, Cakes and We give Fish and Weber Stars and Sodas. A First-Class L EDWARD FELIX Mrs. Edw. Felix's Stands open for all kinds of ment, Hair Goods to order hands and nails. A comp Tel. Douglas 2928 General M to all par EWARD FELIX CREAM PA PHONE DOUGLAS 2928 Stationery, Confectionery, T treed, Cakes and Pies. Before And Weber Stamps With Grosse First-Glass Laundry Agency X Felix's Hairdress for all kinds of Hairdressing goods to order. Special car- a. A complete line of General Mail Order Busi- ness to all parts of the country EDWARD FELIX ICE CREAM PARLOR PHONE DOUGLAS 2928 Milk, Cream, Stationery, Confectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, Newspapers, Bread, Cakes and Pies. Before buying CMa. We give Fish and Weber Stamp with Groceries, Ice Cream and Sodas. A First-Gloss Lounge Agent in Fragrance. Stands open for all kinds of Hairdressing, Soapp Treatment, Hair Goods to order. Special care taken of the hands and nails. A complete line of toilet articles. Tel. Douglas 2928 General Mail Order Business to all parts of the country. 52 W. 30th St. Man is an Encyclopedia. A man is the whole encyclopedia of facts. The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn, and Egypt, Greece, Rome, Gaul, Britain, America, lie folded already in the first man.—Emerson. Concerning Sham Optimism. Sham optimism is really a more heartless doctrine to preach than even an exaggerated pessimism—the latter leaves one at least on the safe side.—Thomas Hardy. "Is that picture a genuine work of art?" asked the uninstructed observer. "No," replied Mr. Cumrox frankly, "but the story the dealer gave me along with it is." Russian Peasants Swindled. The peasant girls of Russia sell their hair for a sum which amounts to less than a dollar a pound, and their tresses bring $12 to $15 in the London hair market. Long Hours of Miners. Fourteen hours was considered a day's work for miners during the early part of the last century. Must Show Credentials. "Marcus Aurellus says life is a battle and a sojourning in a strange land." "Does he? What business is Mr. Aurellus in?" -Pittsburgh Post. --- --- Private Waiting Parlor for Ladies Lounging Room for Men Pald for Art. Long Hours of Minerals Must Show Credentials tat - - - - - $225 less Lots - - - - 250 less Lots - - - - 225 t only - - - - 450 State, La Salle, Lafayette, Perry Green 93rd and 95th Streets transportation. Just the place to have a home chickens, etc., where the head of the family funded by our salesman on the ground to DR. STATE AND 95TH STREETS Days All Day. (Look for the Flag) Pullman cars at White City, get off at the 95th Street and walk west 2 blocks to the Bartlett @ Co. Real Estate Operators 59 to 69 W. WASHINGTON ST. Calls promptly answered R. W. GREEN Funeral Director 3832 STATE STREET CHICAGO Phone Douglas 5766 New Grand ville and Moving Pictures Monday and Thursday TRE IN AMERICA Chicago, Ill. in Your Open Time Wanted! Men and Women for All Kinds of Laboring Work. Butlers, Porters, Walters and Cooks. General House Work for Women Cooks, Maids, Laundresses. IN AND OUT OF THE CITY ARD FELIX RAM PARLOR DOUGLAS 2928 Confectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, Cases and Pies. Before buying CMs. Stamps With Groceries, Ice Cream Laundry Agency in Connection. 52 W. 30th St. Hairdressing Parlor of Hairdressing, Soapp Trees- der. Special care taken of the complete line of toilet articles. Mail Mail Order Business parts of the country. 52 W. 30th St. Coal Supply in the South. It is estimated that the original supply of coal in the south underlying 87,606 square miles of its territory was 53,438,000,000 tons. Real Test. Faith is believing the dentist when he says it isn't going to hurt.—Detroit Free Press. Unfair. Good old Desire for Information gets blamed for a lot of the sins of Morbid Curiosity.—Chicago Record- Herald. Keep This in Mind. Remember that an old maid may not be able to help it, but that it all is an old bachelor's own fault. "Has my boy been kind to the dumb animals today?" "Yes, grandma. I let your canary out of her cage, and when my cat caught it I set Towser on her."—Fun. A Silk Mixer. Sign in a downtown window: Silk Bartenders' Vests—Boston Globe. And Then Silence. Mr. Grump (with newspaper)—"Here's an odd case—a woman marries one man, thinking he is another." Mrs. Grump—"What's odd about that Women are doing that all the time." A Silk Mixer Issued Weekly by Chicago Defender Pub- lishing and Printing Company. --- SUBSCRIPTION RATES IN ADVANCE. One star $11.00 Two stars $16.00 Three Months 0.75 Julius N. Aventorph, Society Editor, New York TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 3339. Entered as second class matter, February 14, 1939, in Chicago, IL, under act of March 3, 1879. Larger Circulation than all the other weeks combined. RATES OF ADVERTISING. Births, Bethrothals, Marriages and $1.50 Complimentary and Obituary Reso. lutions, each .5.00 DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENT. One inch, one time. $1.50 sanitizing nails. Advertisements, per inch 3.00 Want ads, each. $2.50 Reading Notices, per line. $2.50 Advertisements furnished on application. Change of Address—Please give both the old and new address; and in writing request a car to both the State and Postal offices, as well as sign name. IF YOU SEE IT IN THE DEFENDER, IT IS SO. SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1912. COURT GENERAL ROBERT ELLIOTT. No. 7935, Ancient Order of Foresters; second in month for fourth night in month, Odd Fellows' Hall, 3337 Street street. Chief Ranger, F. V. Babb, 5345 Dearborn street, phone 5010 Drex. Fin. Seey, F. W. Taylor, 5621 Grove street, phone 5010 Grove. Treasurer, Frank L. Crittenden, 2414 Dearborn street, phone 3219 Calumet. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Quinn Chapel, 24th street and Wabash avenue. Gather, 5th and Dearborn streets. St. Stephen, Austin and Holly streets St. Stephen, Austin and Holly streets St. Mary, 6th and Dearborn streets. St. Mary, 6th and Dearborn streets. Tyde Park, 5th street and Lake ave. CAUGHT. She was standing on the corner of a very busy street; he was riding in his auto slowly by "I'll make sure you don't" said the copper on the hatch. "If alither of yez aven bat an eye." Talk about lightning change artists. The weather man has them beaten a mille. The Defender will have special editions during the street fair. Save your pennies; a barrel of fun is in store for you. "Guess Who" the parties are who claim The Defender is the newsiest and best weekly paper published? Everybody is, right. Well, they finally landed Lorimer. It is too bad some of the other members' records could not be investigated. More skeletons might be found. The Negro National Educational Congress, which met the past week in St. Paul, was a success from every point of view, and the visitors have nothing but praise for the residents there, who seemed to vie with each other to make the occasion a memorable one. The Twin City is a very much up-to-date burg, and is the Chicago of Minnesota. In the promotion of the Progressive party so far there has been no representation of our people. We must not await the formation of the new party before demanding representation in it, but we should, as a matter of fact, be numbered among its promoters. The principles for which this new party fighting are analogous to our unsolved problem are the party parcel of it and the crown thereof efforts with success, so when the dust of battle clears away, standing on the fighting line, shoulder to shoulder, we will be found with our white brother, ready to share not only in the picking of the plums but in the eating also. There is a possibility of the Pekin theater being reopened by a wealthy syndicate and run on a higher plane than ever before. Vaudeville and refined musical comedies will be the focus of the dole business, be opened to traveling companies of all races. The Pekin is the pioneer house and in its palmy days was known throughout the county. It was fashion's playground. It catered to millionaires and to newsbys, to the young and the old. It was the direct successor of the up throughout the country and Chicagoans should encourage and support any effort to bring it back to its former self. ```markdown ``` If the government has mind to purge Congress, why not the Gold Dust Twins on south representation—that's as bad, worse than Sambo's case, for 10,000,000 citizens are affected. The National Negro Press association, which is to meet here in August, promises to be well attended. Henry Allen Boyd of the Nashville Globe is chairman of the program committee and a number of our local societies are working in conjunction with him. Without the support of this organization the business league would be seriously crippled. Publicity is the life of everything successful and the "gang" that represents the press are the best fellows in the world. Let us hope that they will turn out in goodly numbers so that we Chicagoans can show them what true hospitality is. Perhaps in no city in America as in Chicago is the common law marriage so much in vogue. We regret to say among our people, too, the custom thrives so freely. Why women will permit and invite men to enjoy the privileges of matrimony without the right and the law, we confess is beyond us. They are simply selling their birthright for a mess of pottage. Suppose there is the excuse of love and support; then the more reason for making the condition legitimate and permanent. Upon what dangerous and unstable grounds are they building the future? High rent and the cost of living induces many a lawman to shut here eyes to the life who live so constitutionally to the law. Concern of the cannot be too severe. The fad of trial marriages is too progressive even for this progressive age. The days when such thrived were in the dark ages and we have no wav for history to repeat itself. The laws should be made more stringent or better still, present laws should be more generally enforced. Whither are we drifting? Why locomotive engineers disregard the block system is a puzzle to everyone except the officials higher up who make contracts to deliver mail, merchandise and lastly, but most important, people to a certain point at a certain time or forfeit a part of their charges. This speed craze is gaining a wonderful hold on the American people especially. No chance is too great to take if by so doing a minute or so can be saved. On the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad the other day a mail train running at the rate of more than a mile a minute crashed into the rear end of a limited train that was standing on the track. Both trains had run past the block system and were the end of the warning. Are they entirely to blame or are they victims of orders that place themselves and hundreds of others in jeopardy? The auto speeding craze here in Chicago is being effectively wiped out owing to the fact that the police are vigilant and the judges not of the lenient sort. Fines ranging from seventy-five to one hundred dollars put a quietus on these reckless drivers. State street, from ten o'clock until in the night, has been alive with joy riders, and many an employer has had to let his chauffeur go for not only using but abusing his ar after he was supposed to put it away for the night. Then we wonder why our boys lose their positions. We are glad to see that they are being brought to their senses. The Negro is becoming absorbed in his own affairs and is specializing in the things that suit him best. He is making progress in the trades, sciences, arts and professions. In these higher walks of life he feels that inspiration and encouragement will come to him by contact and exchange of ideas; in fact a great deal is to be learned from those that have been successful. With this aim in view the Negro is making progress in the Press Association, Bankers' Association, Undertakers' Association and National Educational Congress and the National Association have been organized. There is the National Negro Medical Association, which meets yearly and is a potent factor in the medical and surgical development of the Negro. Such associations are becoming valuable not only to the individual but to the community in which they work. The Negro is a chale who does not keep up with the educational progress that is being made by the leaders in this profession and it would be unwise to appoint a teacher who is unacquainted with the latest educational methods. An intelligent family will not employ a physician who never learns anything new, who uses the same old "seven and shir" prescriptions and is not alive with all things that national discussion before the national meetings. So it is along all lines. The Negro is attending to his own affairs with the hope of becoming a stronger citizen and an integral part of this government. As we said in a previous issue there is every reason why we should be subscribers to the Daily World, for above all papers it stands out for justice and equal rights for our people, its editorial pages are always teaming up with the beneficiaries to the care of the Negro, and their comments are bold and fearless. It strongly advocates the letting down of the laboring bars against the Negro, not entirely for the benefit of the Negro but it points out that it would be of measurable benefit to all. It is a condition to be confronted not a theory, but time must come sooner or later when the same level. The following article taken from the World is a fair example of many others: There is in the South and Southwest a large Negro population. These Negroes did not desire to come here—they were brought by foot. They cannot be deported, for they increase faster than deportation could take care of them. They are here to stay. Being here they must have work. In order to have work they must sell their labor power in competition with the white men. True lovers of baseball and healthful out-door sport number possibly almost as many women as men, but it is a far cry from expressing one's feelings and enthusiasm and rooting for one's favorite team to the senseless exhibitions of hysteria manifested by some of our female baseball fans. They seem to be forgetful of the fact that we are not making without making such hoisterous demonstrations. The contract between the ladies who attend the White Sox park and the American Giants park is very noticeable, the most noise seems to be made by a few women who wish to bring themselves into the limelight rather than to express their appreciation of the game. We trust the management will put a quietus on these disturbers as it is very annoying to the element, and many ladies are kept from the account. Strange to say the box parties which are supposed to be exclusive are the chief malfactors. the jobs is inevitable the capitalist system. The effect of this competition can be somewhat ameliorated by collective bargaining, i. e., by every man agreeing not to work for less than a stipulated wage, or, in the case of the renters, not to pay more than a certain amount of the crop for the rent of land. Now behold the game that the capitalists and capitalist politicians are playing. In every possible manner they foster unreasoning prejudice against the Negro. They fatter and cajole the white workers in a superiority in order to keep the white workers from combining with the Negroes into one union. Even many of the Socialist locals have been infected by this virus of race prejudice. There are some locals which will not admit a Negro under circumstances, while others deem separate organizations for Negroes. As a result of these teachings of the Democratic politicians and the capitalist newspapers, the white and Negro populations are clearly anomalous. The managemen of both races can be easily prevailed upon to take each others places in case of a strike. It is amusing to see with what alacrity these same southern politicians, who talk so much about "the white man's country" and "the black man's help" with Negroes in case of a strike. The south is the white man's country only when the white man is willing to work for as little as, or less than, the Negro. If he is not, the Negro will get the job, and the Democratic politician will help him get it. The Negro will be the unfortunate Negroes, who are in the same boat with themselves, the white workingmen had better unite with the Negro to overthrow capitalism, which exploits them both. They had also better remember that any politician who is trying to set one party on a path against another part is breaking common sense at the working class army, and is prolonging the reign of capitalism. BASEBALL PARK NUISANCES. THE EDITOR'S MAIL THE EDITOR'S MAIL THE CHICAGO DEFENDER COVERS THE WORLD. London, England, July 5.—R. S. Abbott, Editor Chicago Defender: My Dear Friend Abbott—This is my last day in England. I entered Europe at Queenstown, Ireland, touring Ireland and Scotland, spending three days in each hospital, fulfilling the requirements of each for circular course of Great Britain. I have now finished my work at London and received my certificate yesterday. I leave today for Paris, where I shall begin my work on the continent, including in my itinerary France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Switzerland and Italy. I am not certain of my returning date to America, but probably some time in September. I shall let you know later. I am able to be spend a day in Chicago on my way home, where I shall again have the very great honor of visiting the editor of The Defender in his sanctum. I received the copy of The Defender at Glasgow. It was quite up to your usual high standard of excellence. The Defender, to my mind, is one of the Maggio journals in America, which means in the world. Long live The Defender. I enclose remittance to cover my subscription. A little late, but no doubt it will be of service. Prof. W. D. Edington, formerly of Chicago, is touring with me. He is studying medicine and surgery. With best wishes, I am, your friend. H. M. GREEN. FROM THE FAR OFF PHILIPPINES H. W. DuTurner, 24th Infantry, Co. D, Manila, P. I, June 16—Chicago Defender Publishing Co., Dear Sirs; Please find enclosed $2.25 (in postal money order) to cover the subscription for The Defender. I have received the copies of The Defender which were sent to me. By the time this subscription expires I will probably be in Chicago. Thanking you for past favors, I remain. Respectfully. HARRISON W. DU TURNER. "DEE-LIGHTED!" Muskogee, Okla., July 13.—Hon. R. S. Abbott, Editor Defender, Chicago. My-Dear Sir: I am sending you a copy of the initiative number of the Star, and I am going to ask you to help me with the list. Would be very glad to have your opinion of the Star and any suggestions whatever. Long live The Defender. Yours very sincerely, A. J. SMITHERMAN, Editor. THE CHIC 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. Miss Anna Smith and Mrs. Hattle Haddott left Saturday last to visit friends in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. S. P. Claypool and sister, Miss Emily Anderson, 5411 Dearborn street, are spending their vacation at Niagara Falls and other eastern cities. Mrs. Lucile Suggs and mother, Mrs. Mary Harris, 3748 Wabash avenue, left for Henderson, Ky., Saturday last to attend the funeral of their niece and granddaughter, Miss Mayne Kennedy. Subscribers and friends of the Chicago Defender will please bear in mind that no advertisements of any kind whatsoever will be inserted in our columns unless they are paid for in advance. So please don't telephone. Mrs. O. A. Moore returned to home in Columbia, Mo., after a delightful visit to her mother, Mrs. Belle Huston. Military Tournament And Sham Bailby of the 6th Regiment, White Sox Ball Park, July 21, 1924 at 5 p.m. The annual Field Day event, and milieu tournament by the crack 5th Regiment, Nebraska Volunteer Infantry (White Ball Park, Sunday, July 1924 at 5 p.m. The program will begin at 1 p.m. will present by the famous 5th Regiment Battalion, Nebraska Volunteer Infantry (White Ball Park, Sunday, July 1924 at 5 p.m. Information: vividly depicting war scenes. Formation: witnessing and musical formation will form at the dedication. Be followed by Regimental dress parade. Regiment is included among all of cities this year. The reserved seat has tickets are on sale at Rakuten. Bailby is the Senior Battalion Battalion S.O. St. Louis Pharmacy 4740 State St. and H. F. Harris. 3109 St. State St. General admission 25c. seat 50c. that she controls the largest amount of business than any agent in city. Those desiring profitable Mrs. C. C. Moore has gone to St. Paul to reside. Mrs. D. M. Smith of Covington, Ky., is in the city visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Claybrook, 5520 Ingleside avenue. Lest you forget, we say it yet—Brown's ice cream, 99 West Thirty-six-shade street, Mrs. Watkins and daughter of Kalb, Miss., who has been visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Watkins, 5528 Ingleside avenue, left for home Thursday, Miss Laura E. Allen of Nashville, Tenn., and a teacher of music in Samuel Huston College, Austin, Tex., is spending the summer here studying the American Conservatory. She and her mother are the guests of Mrs. Lottie McEwen, 4806 Dearborn street. Mrs. C. C. Moore has returned home and each month's stay with her aged grandmother in Louisville, Ky. She resides with her mother in Belle Huston, 3654 Prifile Avenue. The W. A. Wailce Bakery Co. make the "Kentucky Rolls" and "Wallace Rolls." Mrs. Mary Churchill Wilson left, July 15 for M. Clemens, Mich., to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Sims of 328 Euclid avenue. She will also visit in Detroit, Mich., returning to the Windy City about Sept. 1. Mrs. Cook, pastor of Quinn Chapel church, would like to have the names and address of all the students who are taking advantage of the summer courses in the Chicago schools. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Armstrong left Wednesday, July 10, for Cambridge, O., on their vacation. They will return about July 20. Mrs. Robt. H. Downs and daughter Thelma spent the Fourth with friends in La Grange, Ill. The picnic success of last season, go with them this year—Appomattox Club. See display a. Mrs. O. K. Moore, of Dr. P. A. Moore, and son Merril of McA. Mo., are visiting her mother, Mrs. Belle Huston of 3654 Prairie avenue. Mrs. M. Thomas Coles of Duluth, Minn., and Miss Carrie C. Thomas, a teacher in the public schools of Washington, D. C., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Campbell, 21 East 36th street. Mrs. Mary Bailey of Russelville, KS, is the guest of her brothers, Mrs. J. the Queen of Carbough, 3909 Armour avenue. Sunday morning Mrs. Bailey enjoyed the morning Bethel church, be accompanied by Miss Margaret Stevenson, 3753 Forest avenue. If you want a first class furnished room read our classified columns. Miss Juanita Scott, 5248 Dearborn street, and Mr. Wm. McNeely will be joined in holy wednesday evening, July 31. Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Tyler, 6040 Evans avenue, and Mrs. Louisa Mason are in Marcellue, Mich., as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Bland. Mrs. M. C. Vance, Mrs. Felix Mckee C. Vance, Mrs. Felix Thompkins of Clarksville, Tennessee will arrive in our city Aug. 1 to attend the Grand August Carnival and Fair the last two weeks in August. A very pleasant surprise party was given by Mrs. Sarah Cross, 3212 Rhodes avenue, Monday evening on her son Horace. It was a complete surprise and all present enjoyed it very much. Why don't you surprise yourself and please the publisher by paying your manuscript? Mrs. B. A. Vane, 3282 Dearborn street, is visiting friends in Richmond, Mo. She reports a splendid time and is loath to return. Mrs. Alonza Thompson of 3732 Calmet avenue and son Louis left the city Wednesday morning for a ten days' stay as the guest of Mr. Thompson's mother at Altamont, Mich. Mr. Joseph A. Montier, formerly of Philadelphia but now of Denver, Colo., spent Wednesday in the city as the guest of John Arthur enroute home spending several days in his former home. Any young lady can enter the contest for the Queen of the Carnival, Cut out the coupon and vote for the most popular woman in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. D. Rudolph Lawrence have issued invitations to meet their niece, Mrs. Geraldine M. Hodges, at Oakland Music Hall Monday evening. May the occasion being her eighteenth birthday, Dr. Daniel H. Williams and Julius M. Avendron will leave the city Saturday evening to spend ten days on the farm of F. L. McGhee in Emery, Minnesota, which is located sixty-four miles north of St. Paul. Farrell Jones is spending the summer at Macknaw island and reports that much improved. Don't go out, making the children some of Browns home-made ice cream. West West thirty-sixth street Mrs. L. S. L. general, agent for the Royal Caunalty Co. has made an amble reputation for herself by her warmth and kindness. It is known in the insurance circles ANDER MILITARY TOURNAMENT And Sham Ball Park, July 21, 12 to 5 p.m. The annual Field Day exercise, and military campaign, will be held at the White Sox Ball Park, Ball Sunday, July 19th 10:30 a.m. The program will begin at 1 p. m. with a visit by the famous 8th Regiment Band. At 2:30 p.m. the band will perform formation; vividly depicting war scenes. Wall work will form features of the exercise. This will form part of the exercise. The eight regiments is included in the uniform of all other Regiments who will appear in Field Day exer- sices. Reserved set box tickets are on sale at White's, 2nd and Stater Point, & Prednis. 18 W. 11 St. Shaheen's Pharmacy 470 State St. and E. H. Funk's State General Administration. Box 50c. that she controls the largest amount of business than any agent in the city. Those desiring profitable employment as well as health and accident insurance should consult Mrs. Dean at her office, 175 West Jackson boulevard, room 1443, Exchange building. Residence, 3616 Calumet avenue. Phone Douglas 6482. Messrs. George Hawley and Henry Allen are located at Mackinaw Island this season and say every thing looks prosperous. Mrs. John Washington of Cohassett, Mass, is in the city as the guest of her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. William Washington of 530 Bowen avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Hudson of 6328 Champhin avenue were the key recipients of many letters and telegrams from the second wedding anniversary July 15. Mr. and Mrs. William McKnight of Kansas City, Mo., are in the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Moses P. Samuels, 6501 Rhodes avenue. The Parisian Feather Co. are now occupying their new quarters in suite 420 North American building, State and Monroe street. Hon. Charles H. Moore, business agent of Tuskegee Institute and national organizer of the National Negro Business League, was in the city this week. Mrs. H. C. Taylor, 3822 State street, will have Sunday to attend the N. A. C. W. C. W. at Hampton, Va. and will stop over in Richmond and Washington on her return to Chicago. Mrs. Wm. Maxwell of 5244 State street entered as dinner in honor of Mrs. Wm. Petition and Mrs. Geo. White of Springfield, the present were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilder Messrs. William Terry, Wilson Carty, Hattie Furnbank and Nessie Nellie Revelle and Anna Hunley. The Caucasus Defender kindly asks its subscribers who are in arrears to please pay up. Mr. Frank Williams desires to thank Hanbal Lodge No. 6, K. of P., the Willing Workers of Berean Baptist church, the Pullman porters and the many friends who assisted him at the benefit at his residence, $215 Dearborn street, Tuesday evening, July 9. Messrs. L. Benjamin and Walter Stinson of Boston Mass, are the guests of Mrs. Rutta 3255 Rhodes avenue. These distinguished visitors leave for home next week by the way of Cleveland. They will also visit Buffalo. Mr. Robt. J. Hine, 3753 Wabash avenue, will leave July 21 for Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, B. C. She will return about Sept. 1. Read the death list published exclusively in the Chicago Defender in the Chicago Defender. The Chicago Defender is willing to employ a specialist for a city man whom it is said is worth about $8,000 and carries about $1,000 as a pocket piece. Mrs. Ireno Oft McGowan, 2640 Park avenue, is one of the most popular of our west side matrons and from information at hand are long she will lead the contest. Miss Maude E. Mosby of Memphis, Tenn., is the guest of Mrs. Ernaora Franklin, 3341 Wabash avenue. Miss Moby will be in the city all summer. The way to get good bread, ask for the "Kentucky Leaf." The delegates to the convention of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, which meets at Hampton Institute, Va., are preparing to leave the city Sunday morning. Mr. J. H. Rogers of Sparta, Ill., has Fond Holly, 3648 Forest avenue, is waiting the city of Holly, as every one knows, is the author of the famous cartoon of the Jolly Beaunters. Mrs. H. P. Lee, 3159 State street, is in attendance at the meeting of Sinai Tabernacle now in session at Duquoin, Ill. Send in personalities of your friends is free. Drop it on a postcard. Can't you afford to spend a penny on your friends? Wade Turner and Miss Howard of St. Paul, Minn., passed through the city Thursday en route to Washington, D. C., New York, Philadelphia and Boston. They will return in time to be in Chicago during the business league convention. It is said that the U. B. F.'s could have put out better show cards than those seen advertising their annual meeting. Did Rev. Chavis do this? The Young People's Improvement Club will hold a business meeting at the home of Miss Maude William, 748 Eighth Street, Tuesday night, July 23. Your entertainment will not be complete without some of Brown's homemade ice cream, 99 West Thirty-sixth street. Mr. James Woodward, 3283 Armour avenue, is one of the happiest men in the town, and it came about this way. Western Star Lodge No. 1443, of which he has been a member for twenty-five years, has recently exempted him from dues, hence the smile. City Churches—Religious News OUR WOMEN By SABINE GAUDEAMUS CHARITY CLUB. The Gaudeamus Charity Club will meet Aug. 22 at Mrs. McBride's, 24 East 20th street. Mrs. Allen is to be the hostess. Mrs. Sada L. Adams of 411 Dearborn street will leave Calgary July 21 as a delegate for the Gaudeamus Charity Club to the National Association of Colored Women which meets at Hampden. The she will visit Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Ashbury Park, N. J., and Atlantic City before returning home Aug. 21. THE SAMARITAN CLUB The Samaritan Club met at Mrs. Genevieve Coleman, 5755 Lafayette avenue, Thursday evening. Delegates were elected to the state federation — Mrs. Effie Oglesby and Mrs. Annie Madison. After business was transacted the visitors were introduced by Mrs. Chinn. Mrs. Emma Kearns gave encouraging talks and left ways and means envelopes for the state federation. Miss Scott of the Hyde Park Club read a paper and Mrs. Amanda Smith was introduced. She talked in her beautiful way of the home and the little orphans. Every one felt they had been blessed by her presence. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Annie Madesen, 5354 Dearborn street, Genevieve Coleman, president; Effie Oglesby, secretary. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY CLUB A very pleasant meeting was held at the club rooms, 3530 Forest ave. ST. MARY'S A. M. E. CHURCH. Services, 10:45 a. m., 7:45 p. m. Sunday school, 1:45 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 6:45 p. m.; Sunday, July 21, is educational day. A fine program will be rendered at 8 o'clock. At 3 p. m. Rev. Scott of the C. M. E. church will preach. Monday, July 22, Prof. W. A. Fountain, president of Morris Brown college, will lecture at the church. The choir will sing. FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER Sunday afternoon, July 21, at 4 p.m., the meeting will be in honor of the graduates of the various institutions of learning in Chicago. Mr. S. Laiang Williams will speak on "The Young Man and Modern Problem." Miss Sinclairle White will give a solo. The Federal orchestra will play. Miss Pauline Lee will render a piano solo and Miss Boyd will sing. The first of the summer students' meetings occurred last Friday evening with a large attendance. Mr. S. Laiang Williams presided in the absence of Mrs. Woolley, who was detained at her summer home by the illness of Dr. Joseph Woolley. She will be held Friday evening, July 26, at 8 p.m., when Mr. Maurice Kuhs will give a dramatic reading. All are invited. WAYMAN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH. The pastor will preach at 11 n. m. At 8 p. m. Rev. W. A. Fountain of Atlanta, Ga., will preach. A large number of strangers and visitors are attending the services. The morning choir will be vested soon. The altar committee has made some very necessary changes in the platform. July 24 a meeting of the missionary society of the district will be held at the church at 3 p. m. At 8 p. m. a church conference and social will be given by the members. The first Sunday in August is to be known as the third annual woman's day. Mrs. Nora Taylor, the evangelist, will preach at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. a big platform meeting will be held at 3 p. m. Watch the program Boards Nos. 1 and 2 will have charge for the moving August 4. The pastor has moved to 969 N. Franklin street; phone Dearborn 6117. Mrs. Stewart entertained Wednesday afternoon the Crescent club and Junior choir in honor of Miss Ada Gresham, who is going to Atlanta. The club is composed of girls from 14 to 18 years and has been doing fine work. Under the direction of Mrs. Stewart the girls made their own dresses. WALTER'S A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. The services at our church last Sunday were well attended and up to their usual interest. The sermons, both morning and evening, exhibited the usual interest and earnestness manifested by our good pastor. Two persons united with the church. Our church is being reorganized and will soon be hard at work for the new staff. The old auxiliaries are taking on new life and on last Tuesday night a new one was organized that will be known as the Willing Workers' club. Mrs. Maggie Tucker was elected president; Mrs. Osa Hayes, vice president; Mrs. Alvenia Cyrus, secretary, and Mrs. Luella Thomas, treasurer. This organization will work in the interest of the mortgage debt. Our church and Sunday school outing is yet to be at Chantauque Park, Glanwood, on Wednesday, July 31. It is hoped that a large number of our friends will accompany us on this outing. Services for next Sunday will be as usual; the pastor will preach morning services and the Rev. Web. of Trinity Mission will preach for us in the afternoon at 3 p. m. EBENEZER NOTES Our Sunday school is still progressing, with Bro. Crudup as superintendent. It was well attended Sunday. The primary department is growing rapidly under the supervision of Mrs. Rosetta Howard. The mysterious social life $z$ splendid affair and every one enjoyed the mystery. It was correctly solved by Marie. Mare Hudlin and she received the prize. The twelve ladies of the house committee have done a splendid work and we hope they will do more in this year, nearly one hundred dollars being raised in their desire for the cleaning and other needs of the family. The friends who have assisted us in any way. One meeting each month until September. The next will be Aug. 7. THE DREXEL WHIST CLUB. The Drexel Whist Club give a benefit for Fisk University at residence of Misses Duncans, 5526 Ingleside avenue. It was quite a success financially and in attendance. The prize-winners were Mrs. J. Jackson, stenographer of juvenile court, silver violinist for the choral Harold, violinist, gent's toilet set. The club has adjoined for the summer. Mrs. Tucker, president. Rev. J. F. Thomas filled the pulpit all day Sunday. His morning text was taken from James 1:1—"Seed sown in four kinds of soil." He showed how the lily represented Jesus, showing its beauty by pressing its way through the thorns growing up, then turning its beautiful eyes downward towards the thorny way. The junior school teachers gave Bro. Crud a birthday surprise that Thursday evening. It was a real surprise. All had a good time. Rev. Thomas has gone to Kansas City to attend the Western States and Territories Baptist convention. The clubs of the missionary society made a good report Sunday of their three months' rally. They reported $83. The clubs are to be praised. The fourth Sunday in this month will be woman's missionary day all over the world. We invite all out to the program and take a part with us. We are glad to see Mrs. Eliza Jackson, who was so ill, out with us again. The Woman's Missionary Congress met at Blue Island, Ill. Thursday, July 18. Every one came home saying they had an enjoyable time. Mrs. Virginia Bell of St. Louis, Mo. is Chicago visiting her sister, Mrs. Minnie Dem. Sister Lee McCarthy is on sick list. QUINN CHAPEL CHURCH. Sunday's services at Mother Quinn were of a very high and interesting character. The pastor, Rev. Dr. Cook, preached the morning sermon from the text, "Lo, I am with you always, evening to the end of the world." Subject: "The abiding presence-of God with the church." Dr. Cook seemed at his best and electrified his audience with beautiful illustrations of God's presence with his people in every age and church. It was a remarkable discourse. At the evening service the sermon was delivered by Rev. W. A. Fountain of Atlanta, Ga. This gentleman gave a most scholarly discourse, pregnant with the Holy Spirit and showed himself a master of theological truth. The Sunday school was made very interesting by a beautiful program rendered by the members of Mrs. McComer's class. The Sunday school picnic was a decided success and will attended. Mr. Reed, who was struck in the eye by a baseball, has suffered much from the effects and will be compelled to have his eye removed. The school is in full sympathy with him, the school is very faithful member of the Sunday school. This Sunday is Quinn's sixty-fifth anniversary and all members and friends are requested to put in the collection basket one cent for every year the church has been organized. This means that every person will contribute 65 cents in honor of the church's birthday. At 11 a. m. Dr. Cook will preach a sermon in keeping with the occasion and at night an address will be made by Mr. W. A. Wallace, who is becoming quite an orator. The choir will render special musica on the Tyree circle will hold an anniversary entertainment in honor of the church's birthday on the evening of the 25th. The pastor is now planning for his conference claims. Having strained his energies in behalf of the local church he is depending on the membership and friends to help him get ready for the annual conference, which meets in September. Mrs. Yancy, a faithful member of Quinn, was buried from the church Tuesday, Dr. Cook officiating, assisted by Dr. Roberts and Carry. Mrs. Lizzie Johnson has moved from 5008 Dearborn street to her own cozyflat, 3618 Rhodes avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gaines of St. Louis, Mo., are in the city visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Gaines is spared a day with her sister, Mrs. Alice Wallace, and a fortnight nursing her cousin, Josie-Overton Lockhart, over the death of her husband, 2234 Dearborn street. 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. Life, Love and Happiness Are the Sisters of Music and Literature—Minnie Adams. are always showing their white t and this sort of thing is most tious. Billy C. Brown, an ace THE GRAND. In the last half of the week, beginning Thursday, July 11, the public witnessed a week of success for the Gillam and Williams Four. They are fine entertainers and with a little change of program could return at once and still retain their favoritism. Edward Livingston and Company in a comedy playlet, "The Man Higher Up," were very good. Dalinity Lottie Grady was parted with regretfully by all who appreciate a clean, up-to-date singing comedienne. Brown and Hodges, the cartoonists, were good, but the public would enjoy some new cartoons. Dalto Freese and Company, as billed, smacked of a laughable sketch, but when viewed across the footlights turned out to be a new way of advertising a funny acrobatic team However, they were much enjoyed. Monday, July 14, placed upon the boards "The Great Harrah and Company" in artistic roller skating. Their work was done in excellent style and some of their feats were most electrifying. Brown and Crosby, late of the "My Friend From Dixie" company (of which J. Leubie Hill was the star), were clever in their work. Mr. Brown is fine in his specially but spells it all by attempting a George Walker smile. "Tis true Mr. Brown has beautiful teeth, but his smile is so affected that it gives him an almost idiotic expression, and really he is an intelligent looking fellow. Miss Crosby looks well acts fine, but she certainly is not a singer, but her many good points theatrically make up for her poor showing vocally. Innes and Ryan, the fashion plates of vaudeville, are splendid; that is, the lady can bow to that adjective. She has a line of talk fit for an auctioneer and delivers it for all it is worth. And she wears costumes which are the envy and at the same time the delight of the female portion of the audience. Mr. Innes is good, but he is only an announcer, as it were, for Miss Ryan in her beautiful gowns. Selma Waters and Company, in a comedy sketch, "A Woman's Way," make merry and portray some disagreeable truths. Every woman should see and hear and profit thereby. Smith and Walling make good in their musical sketch. THE MONOGRAM. Miller and Giles are putting on a first class turn and the public is with them all along; especially are they good in their dancing. Anita Wilkins, a nice looking woman, dressed appropriately, is pleasing everyone with her sweet singing. The McCarvers are in again and are as highly appreciated as ever. But the majority of the public would be just as well pleased if Mr. McCarrier did not persist in curving his back so constantly. A bill of so many good things would be incomplete without an A1 act, and wise Mr. Klein has added those dandy fun-makers, Goodloe and Goodloe, and they are making more than good. POINTS OF INTEREST: Mr. Albert N. Moore, one of Chicago's most competent teachers of the pianoforte, left the city Wednesday day evening for his home in Nashville, Tenn., there to visit for a few weeks with his mother, Mrs. Nathan Moore. Mr. Moore is a graduate of Fisk university of Nashville and quite a prominent man in his home town as well as here. He is identified with the J. A. Bryant Piano Company of this city. The Frank L. Gale Piano Company, 3159 State street, are making most sat isfactory improvements on their music house and are installing many necessary adjuncts in the nature of assistants, such as publishers, demonstrators, etc. Further information later. N. L. Klnacid of Indianapolis, Ind., the expert clarinetist and a member of David Peyton's orchestra at the Grand theater, is gifted in more ways than one. Not only is he one of our best clarinet artists, but the gentleman can boast of being one of the finest piano tuners in the city. NOTE OF HUGO MINSTRELS ABROAD. Auckland, N. Z., June 11.—It is so long since we heard the time honored, "I say, Massa Johnsning, can you tell me," etc., that the extravagant welcome which was accorded the Hugo Minstrels at His Majesty's theater last night was all the more cordial and showed what a firm place this sort of entertainment holds in the estimation of the public. Not only was there not a seat empty, but people were turned away, so one may safely assume that this, the second venture of the new theatrical firm of Messrs. Portus and Talbot, Ltd., will be an entirely satisfactory one from the treasurer's point of view. The traveling expenses of the company must be fairly heavy, as in the first part alone there are some twenty-five colored gentlemen of varying shades of ebony, and altogether the company numbers over thirty—all American Negroes. There is nothing of the Christy Minstrel or "nigger melody" about the Hugo Minstrels; everything is up-to-date, and apparently the program is exactly what the large audience had come to see. Every one was recalled, and many of the dusky artists had to respond several times. In the first part the performers present the conventional circle minstrel-doin, but the band is stationed on the stage, finding points of vantage on various elevations in the background of the marble palace which the scenery represents. This is a pleasant change, and Mr. Lacy, the bandmaster, must be complimented on the manner in which the instruments were played by his men. One of the most attractive things about a program given by colored people is the way in which they enter into the fun themselves, and the boys laugh so much that they are always showing their white teeth, and this sort of thing is most infectious. Billy C. Brown, an eccentric comedian, gave the most amusing item in the first half, and was enclosed four times. His face, instead of being formed of ordinary skin seems to be comprised mostly of black rubber which the owner can twist into knots and other things denied the ordinary his ground mortal. Mr. H. Morgan Prince, an interlocutor graceful in speech and gesture, introduced the individual singers their turns. Mr. Will C. Washington got to a drill course and danced Like That," Mr. Owen Grangeman sang "Beautiful Doll." They followed a baskinella solo, "The Light Onse Bell," sang a trifle too slow, by Mr. F. B. Poole, Mr. W. Humley Spencer, who has a delightful ten voice, warbled a sweetly pretty number, "Dearest Memories," the refrain being taken up by some of the or vocalists, "Beans, Beans, Beans" as the brief but laughable contribution of Mr. Alonzo Bosan. "When Lions Come True" was a ballad splendidly rendered by the tenor, Mr. Charles Marr. The gem of the first part was Mr. H. Morgan Prince's solo, "When the Trees Shed Leaves," the haunting chorus to which was artistically rendered by the company, Mr. Billy C. Brown, the most diverting of the end men, and a rousing reception for his comic song, "No Uso in Asking." Messrs. H. Quallie Clark and Ed. Tolliver, who were held in reserve until towards the close of the first part, were each heard in amusing songs and gags from the corners. Mr. Billy Kersand, despite his three score years and ten, provided a ten minutes' interlude of song and recitals, in which he proved his right to a reputation for having been the "king of minstrels." He was assisted in a novel manner by his wife. In the second part a variety program v a given, the band accompanying this time from the orchestral well, which was an improvement in that the vocalists could be heard better. Miss Leah Clark, a lady with a strident voice, rendered one or two ragtime songs with remarkable vlm. The Dahomian trio of dancers and instrumentalists tore music from a euphonium, a trombone and a drum, and incidentally danced and cut laughable capers. Mr. Pearl Moppin presented a hoop-twirling turn, which showed remarkable dexterity and skill. Mr. Ed. Tolliver in monologue and song was amusing, but somewhat marred his contributions by his encore selection. The Era Comedy Four were the hit of the second part and gave a Darktown speciality, in which the singing of three of them and the "fooling" of Mr. Billy C. Brown vied for popularity. Mr. Arthur Maxwell, a trick cyclist, performed a series of clever feats, and the program ended with a feature, "Alexander's Ragtime Band," by the company. The minstrels made an undoubted success, and will doubtless play to good houses during their season. They appear again tonight, and until further notice. The above clipping, received by your dramatic editor, is from the daily paper of Auckland, N. Z., and bespeak the tremendous hit the Hugo Bros Minstrels are making abroad. All the boys wish to be remembered to their many friends and are enjoying their trip immensely. Several persons were disappointed at Bethel church Wednesday evening, July 17, because of the refusal of Elmer Spyglass to appear in a song recital before so small an audience. There is no blame to be placed on Mr. Spyglass. Whoever had charge of the advertising end of the affair is the one to be censured. No matter how great or small a personage may be it takes advertising to reach the people, especially in so large a place as Chicago, where amusements of every kind are in full swing nightly, and a few more such decided stands as taken by Mr. Spyglass will convince those who are so greedy to make money and spend none that it is impossible to be successful in such a manner. Your own press is widely circulated, and it matters not which one you advertise in, do so extensively. Don't be so close slander if you are at heart a Christian, as you declare. Don't be stubborn and selfish; turn APPOMATTOX CLUB 11THANNUAL OUTING at Glenwood Park Tuesday, July 23rd Over the Aurora-Elgin Line 5th Ave. and Jackson Blvd. Trains will leave at 9:00, 9:30, 10:00 and 11:00 A. M. Persons wishing invitations address, Outing Committee, 3441 Wabash Avenue. OUTING COMMITTEE, H. S. Anderson, Chairman Col. J. H. Marshall A. L. McBride W. R. Cowan, President 3441 Wabash Avenue Rumor has it that Mr. Terrevous Douglas is preparing to place his splendid drama, "The Carib," at the Pokin during the month of August. It is to be hoped that the management of the theater will lend more aid for the promotion of plays in the future than has been done in the past. Mr. Douglas is the proud possessor of one of the finest dramas, both as to diction and action, ever written by one of the race. And this column wishes him every success. A. B. George Reese. With much pride do we enter in this column the likeness of Mr. George Reese, trap drummer at the Monogram. Mr. Reese is one of the most popular drummers Chicago is possessed of. Not only is he popular by right of a most congenial disposition, but also because of his thorough competency in playing the several instruments which go to make up as a whole the responsible position of trap drummer. THE SICK The Latest News About Your Friends and Acquaintances Who Are Under the Physicians Care. Mrs. Clara M. Johnson, 3815 State street, who has been ill with pneumonia, is reported better. Mrs. Alice Jones (nee Green), 5241 Wabash avenue, fell off a step ladder on Monday and seriously injured herself. Miss Maude Pellam, 3227 Dearborn street, is confined to her home with a severe sore throat. Mrs. Vergie Johnson, 30 East 37th place, who has been sick with the mumps, is able to be up again among her friends. Mr. Walter Young of Evanston, Ill., is confined to Wesley hospital on account of an operation on his hand and a carbuncle. Miss Elina Cabell, principal of the public schools of Terre Haute, Ind., and sister of Dr. A. L. Cabell of that city, has been in St. Luke's hospital for the past ten days, recovering from a surgical operation by Dr. D. H. Williams. Mrs. Hannah E. Thurman, 3753 Forest avenue, fell in Hillman's store last week and so severely sprained her ankle that she has been in the hospital under the care of Dr. Cotton. DIDN'T WANT TO BE HARSH Merchant Simply Had Idea of Doing a Good Turn to the Young Lady Typist. "An old customer of mine from the interior of the state came to town a few days ago," said Philadelphia wholesaler, "and after leaving his order for the goods he asked the privilege of sitting down to my desk to write a letter. I took him to one of the typists and told her to get his letter up in good shape, and the two worked over it for half an hour. Then the man came back to me with his letter in his hand and said: "Mr. Blank, this typewriting business is a great thing." "Yes." "And that's a fine girl who did the work for me." "Yes!" "She made her fingers go like lightning." "Yes, she is very speedy." "Seemed to be perfectly willing to oblige." "Yes." "A very nice girl, indeed, and I hope that she'll get on. In fact, I want to put in a word for her." "That's kind of you. What is it?" "Tell her," he said, as he glanced over his shoulder, "that if she'll pay a little more attention to her spelling she'll come out at the top of the heap. Tell her in a way not to hurt her feelings?" "But what words has she spelled wrong?" "He held out the letter and pointed to a word and whispered." "The young lady got one "f" too many in the word, but tell her as gently as possible." "The word was 'coffee.'" Lead Pencils. I don't think I'm exactly lazy and I have a fair amount of intelligence, but I cannot sharpen a lead pencil. I've been trying to learn for—well, I won't say how long, but it's many, many years. I couldn't sharpen them when I was little. I couldn't sharpen them when I was big. I can't sharpen them now that I am bigger. Pencil sharpeners don't sharpen them any better than I do. Or than you do, I wager, if you're a woman! When I'm rich I shall hire a man to sharpen my pencils for me every morning—Exchange. Divided Nest. A North Westmorland (England) farmer recently came across a very unusual sight. In the course of his rounds through his fields he found a nest with 25 eggs in it. The large number was not the only marvel, for on examining the eggs, he found that 15 of them belonged to a pheasant, and the remaining ten to a partridge. The pheasant, as the stronger bird, was the probable intruder. Never Comes Back. The hair is one thing, according to a scientist, "that never comes back" —Rochester Democrat. Fro danges THE NEGRO AND THE THEATER. (The Indianapolis World.) A local theater taking advantage of a colored patron the other night asked him to take a seat in that part of the house designated for colored people. This the colored man refused to do. Then followed this retort from the manager: "You people don't want to sit among yourselves and yet you blame the white people because they refuse to sit with you." This is begging the question. The Negro does not refuse to sit with Negroes, but he objects to the unfair and unreasonable discrimination made against him. This country was a principle involved. It was taxed because it refused to pay a tax on every chest of tea sent over to our shores. It was not that we were not able to pay the tax—but there was a principle involved. It was taxation without representation. This is our contention. Surely the Negro is not ashamed of himself. He is not ashamed to mingle and commingle with his own blood, but these little petty discrimination leads to larger and graver ones. "It's the little foxes that eat the grapes." On the other hand the Negro consumes a great deal of time talking about discrimination and prejudice. He has wasted enough energy talking about the discrimination made against him by the Murat and other theaters to build and maintain a first-class theater of his own. COLORED WAITERS GO. (The New York Age.) (The New York Age) The growing prejudice against the colored waiter is becoming manifest in various sections of the country. The Baltimore House, the biggest hotel in Kansas City, has replaced its 125 colored waiters with whites; the dining room at Camden Station, Baltimore, was filled with white waitresses just before the Democratic Convention met in that city, and the colored waiters in hotels of the Hyde Park district, Chicago, are said to be served food under such conditions that their dining quarters is derisively called the "dog house." In one of the Chicago hotels each colored waiter is forced to sign an agreement to work for $25 a month and other humiliating conditions, which follow: "The above rate of wages and conditions of employment are correct and approved. I understand that my services may be terminated at any time without prior notice, salary to be paid at time of discharge. I also agree to pay for all breakages or fines imposed upon me by the head of my department. And should, be caught eating while on duty or taking provisions away from the kitchen or dining room I agree to pay a fine of $5. I further agree that if, at any time during my employment or within sixty days after the termination of the same, my employers shall desire to search my person, room, trunk, clothing or effects. I will gladly undergo such examination without objection, and hereby waive all claims for damages on account of such search or examination." The night before the white waiters were installed at the Kansas City Hotel the 100 colored waiters were told of the impending change. They were all dumfounded, when they found out that negotiations for white help had been going on for two weeks, and that a special train was then bringing their successors from Chicago. The Baltimore House waiters, though they were a thrifty set of men, had no organization among them. In a strong letter to The Age, Mr. S. C. Jordan, secretary of the Waiters' Protective Union, says that the colored waiter must be organized all over the country into a national body. He writes: "The Negro waiters, regardless of their locality, need not to fight this battle alone. It is economical and industrial warfare waged against the Negro, and united forces in the white race will undoubtedly triumph over the Negro who attempts to stand on the defensive side single-handed." Now and then we can hear of an organization in various cities composed of Negroes, and those organizations attempting to withstand the inevitable imposing influences wage against them single-handed. This is impossible; therefore, the sooner these various organizations link themselves together into one convincing body, the sooner can the influence for good spread its germs in the heart and mind of every Negro of the profession, and like the good of "insurance," instead of three or four coming to the rescue, thousands will respond to the call for help. The Waiters' Protective League organization, and believe that local organizations of no consequence, when combating the great calamity of "survival" for the fittest. We hope every Negro wafter that reads this will at least think, if he does not attempt to organize, and remember "He that would be free must first strike the blow." War in the Air A strange drama of bird life was witnessed recently by some Portland fishermen on the south coast of England. A homing pigeon was attacked by a large hawk, when two rooks and a seagull joined forces and attempted to deprive the hawk of its prey. The fight lasted some five minutes when the hawk, tearing the pigeon's head from its body, let the latter fall and flew away. Little Time for Good Books. Nowadays a good book is like a single seed planted in a garden surrounded by 5,000 weeds; it possesses a very poor chance of successful development. Another Consideration Another Consideration. "I has heard," said Uncle Eben, "dat politics makes strange bedfellows. But dat don't make much difference when dar's a rumpus dat nobody kain's sleep now."—Washington Star. OLD MORMON SHAFT IN UTAH Weather-Etched Stone at Topsfield In Memory of Ancestors of Joseph Smith. Topfield, Utah. One of the most singular of memorials is the plain weather-beaten shaft in the Grove cemetery, Topsfield. It is of red sandstone, was erected in 1873 by "George A. Smith and Other Descendants" of Salt Lake City, Utah, in memory of the ancestors of Joseph Smith, the first of the Mormon prophets, who met his death at the hands of a mob, in the jail at Carthage, III, June 27, 1844. On one side of the monument is the inscription: "Samuel Smith, born Jan. 26, 1714. Died Nov. 14, 1785." This Samuel Smith, a citizen of Topfield, was the great grandfather of Joseph Smith, the Mormon leader, and Joseph Smith's grandfather, Asa. ```markdown ``` Old Mormon Memorial bel Smith, also of Topsfield, was one of the town's most noted men. Asahel Smith was an active man in all the affairs of a public nature, and a slight malformation of his neck caused the humorous name of "Crooked-neck Smith" to be attached to him by his still appreciative friends and neighbors. In 1791 Asahel Smith moved to Tunbridge, Vt., and with the family went Joseph Smith, the father of the famous prospect of Marmondown. Both of these Joseph Smiths, father and son, embraced the Mormon-faith about the same time. The father was chosen the first presiding patriarch of the Mormon church, and when he died at Nauvoo, ill., September 14, 1840, it was popularly understood that it was the son, the revealer of the faith, who had passed away. To this day the identity of these two men is frequently confounded. In this case, however, there were two Joseph Smiths, both were Mormons, and while the martyr at Carthage was the son and the originator of the cult at Salt Lake City, the man who died at Nauvoo was the father of the real prophet, and a father who had chosen to follow the lead of his son. The George A. Smith, whose name is inscribed on the Topsfield Stone, was, or is, the son of Hyrum Smith, who was a brother of Joseph Smith the prophet, and who rose to a high place in the councils of Mormonism before he died. Nearly 40 years have elapsed since this Smith memorial was set up at Topsfield, and during that time there have been many changes in the Mormon church. WIFE SILENT FOR 5 MONTHS Italian Seeks Magistrate's Advice on Curious Domestic Affair—Accused Her of Unfaithfulness. Geneva.—At Arbon, on Lake Constance, an Italian named Vindossa appeared before the magistrate to ask his advice on a curious domestic affair. The applicant explained that his wife refuses to speak to him, and for five months she has merely answered his questions by a shake of the head or has written a reply on a piece of paper. Vindossa added that he wrongly accused his wife of unfaithfulness, and she said she would never speak to him again, and so far has kept her word. The naive Italian asked whether a beating would do his wife good, and if not, could he obtain a divorce. In reply the magistrate said that neither process was practicable, and advised Vindossa to be kinder than ever to his wife, acknowledge his fault and beg her, pardon. HIS CAT FORECASTS WEATHER When Tabby Stretches Out by Fireless Stove It Means "Butter Get Your Overcoat." Driggsvale, Colo.-M. C. Tischb裂, who operates a general store here, has a cat which serves as a thermometer. A few nights ago there was a marked drop in the temperature and when Tischb裂 entered the store in the morning he found pussy stretched out before a fireless stove. Having had experience with the animal's weather wisdom he lost no time in returning home and getting an overcoat. He says that there will not be warm weather again until the cat takes her position on the sill in front of the window through which a cool breeze always blows in the hot weather. Berry Fumes Dangerous. Paris.—A strange story about the danger of strawberries when stored, in large quantities comes from Brittany. Recently there have been several demands for passage to Plymouth on the little steamers which carry the supply of strawberries across the channel from Plougastel, but in every case the request has been refused. The ship owners have now given their explanation. The fumes given out by a large quantities of strawberries, they say, are quite as overpowering and dangerous as those of any strong alcoholic liquor. The crew have to keep on deck for the greater part of the voyage, and no passenger could be carried except at a risk to health. Their Good Excuse "I've heard that the Mathessons are going to give a large card party next week Friday," remarked Mrs. Allen to her husband. "Been invited?" asked Allen, not looking up from his paper. "No, the invitations aren't out yet." "Well, I suppose we'll be asked, all right." "Yes, that's the trouble." "Trouble?" echoed Allen, laying down the paper. "Yes, trouble. You know, Tom, I just can't bear those stiff, some parties Mrs. Matheson in always giving. The last time we went to we both declared that we'd never go to another." "It's simple enough to send regret, isn't it?" "Without any reason and cause an old friend and neighbor to be offended for life?" "Then send an excuse. Say that I'm ill or that your Angora cat is under the doctor's care because of an attack of the plip." "Don't be silly, Tom. This is a serious matter. The Mathesons always know everything that goes on in this house. How could they live right across the street and not know whether I was telling the truth or not if I said you were ill? No, we've got to have some real reason for declining." "We might run out of town," suggested Allen. "The fishing is fine." "Fishing!" Mrs. Allen gave her husband a withering glance. "When you feel impelled to go fishing, Tom, please leave me at home. I've had enough of leaky boats, wet feet and bilistering sunburn." "Well, we might go to some other city for a little change." "I'm not prepared to go away from home. My clothes aren't in order and I have a dressmaker coming next week. I think we'd better just invite some people to dinner the evening of the card party. Suppose we ask the Doolitties?" "Do you think," inquired Allen, "that an evening with the Doolitties will be any more enlivening than a party at the Mathesons? Have I got to listen for three hours to Doolittle's maunderung talk about his one hunting expedition to the Maine woods and to Mrs. Doolittle's bromide reminiscences of her single trip to Paris? Why the Doolitties, my dear? "You know, very well that we owe them some hospitality. I think Mrs. Doolittle is quite interesting and that story Mr. Doolittle tells about the moose he misede is really exciting." "Yes, the first twenty times you hear it. After two dozen repetitions my hair has ceased to stand on end at the critical moments." "Well, anyway, I like them." "No accounting for tastes, my dear. If asking the Doolittles to dinner will satisfy a soul cravings of yours, ask them by all means. Never mind me." "Don't be ridiculous, Tom. You know I'm not crazy over them, but as long as we have to have some one, I think we may as well have them." "Oh, very well," replied Allen. When he left the house a few minutes later he dropped a note of invitation into the nearest post box and grinned. Three days later he asked his wife: "Are the Doolittles coming?" "Yes, Mrs. Doolittle telephoned an enthusiastic acceptance. She has had some of her Paris photographs eularged and she's going to bring them over to show us." "Has Doolittle had any photographs taken of his moose story?" "Tom, you ought to be ashamed." "I am, my dear; but I'd rather be ashamed than hear that story again. By the way, did you remember to send your regrets to Mrs. Matheson?" "No." "Why not?" "Well, it's awfully strange, Tom, and I can't understand it at all—we're not invited by the Matheson's." "Not invited! And the sacrifice on the Doolittle altar is all for nothing?" "But I can't see why they didn't invite us," persisted Mrs. Allen. The night of the party after the Doolittles had taken leave, Mrs. Allen gazed dolefully from her front windows. "Just look how gay it is over there, Tom!" she said. "After our dull evening the lights and laughter are really alluring. It appears to be an unusually lively affair. I honestly cannot see why we weren't asked." "We weren't; that's the main thing to be thankful for." "I'm not a bit thankful. I'm greatly disappointed." "Why, I thought you never wanted to go there again." "I didn't, but I don't like to be left out and you know yourself, Tom, the Doolittles are the worst bores among our acquaintances. I don't see why you insisted on having them." "Why, my dear, I never—" "Now, don't deny it, Tom. You said for me to have them by all means. Those were your exact words. Look, they've begun to dance over there. Oh, dear, I haven't danced for an age!" —Chicago Daily News. War in the Air. A strange drama of bird life was witnessed recently by some Portland fishermen on the south coast of England. A homing pigeon was attacked by a large hawk, when two rooks and a seagull joined forces and attempted to deprive the hawk of its prey. The flight lasted some five minutes when the hawk, tearing the pigeon's head from its body, let the latter fall and flew away. Time and Place. A little six-year-old Philadelphia girl was sent to the family physician for a vaccination certificate, so that she could enter school. The certificate required the date of vaccination. Not remembering when he had done it, he said, "Janet, how long are you vaccinated?" To which Janet innocently replied, "Here it is on my leg, about an 'nch long.' Tactful Candidate Surely Proved Himself Resourceful in an Emergency. In the midst of his campaign for congress Stephen G. Porter of Pittsburg, went to a big town hall, says the Washington correspondent of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Before the affair was over he was called on for an impromptu exhibition of quick-wittedness that stamped him as a real major league tactician. A young man whom he knew only slightly walked up to Porter and said: "Mr. Porter, let me introduce you to my wife." But the moment the man had made the proposition he seemed to think of something, began to look pale, and became as ill at ease as a bigamist. While Porter was shaking hands with the wife, the man was standing behind her making frantic signs that Porter could not interpret, but he knew he must be tactful and noncommittal. "So you're the Mr. Porter that's running for congress, are you?" inquired the young woman. "Yes," admitted Porter. "And don't you find it exceedingly trying having to be up all night so often?" "Up at night? Oh, ye-eh, yes! Indeed it is. Should say so. You have no idea how trying it is," replied Porter, with diplomacy, but wondering where she got her up-all-night notion. The young husband was still making queer signs, though he looked somewhat relieved. "And what does your wife think about your being out all night three or four times a week?" the woman pursued. "Madam," replied Porter, solemnly, "a woman who has the confidence in her husband that a woman should have doesn't think anything at all when her husband is out all night." And the young man looked as if he earnestly desired to shout. It seemed that the man had been telling at-home how he was helping Porter in his campaign. The Lovable Girl. She manages to avoid all ill-natured gossip without appearing to reprove the gossipers or being in the least degree priglig herself. She has a positive genius for discovering agreeable traits in the most unlikable people. Tell her that a certain young man is lazy, and will never amount to much in this world, and she will almost surely tell you that this same man is an invalid. All her young friends may laugh and ridicule the manner in which Miss Fleming (who has more years than charms to her credit) dresses her hair, striving to look young again, and this girl whom everyone likes will smile and ask her chattering companions if they remember that it was Miss Fleming who organized their own beloved "book club," loaning them her rare volumes and helping with her kindly efforts to make the club a real success. She is frank in her likes, this girl, but cautious in expressing distlikes of other people or things. Her friendship gives more than it expects, and her love will be purified true. Happy by nature, she senses into the lives of her companions a good cheer, and fortunate indeed is the young man who wins for himself her love—Exchance. He Got It. A brisk young agent reached a nice, prosperous looking farm and poured his story into the better ear of a fine old gentleman. The young man was trying to sell lightning rods; the old man was skeptical. "You see, it ain't lightnin' I'm afraid of—it's thunder," said the old man. "This here thunder knocks me silly. I don't want no lightnin' rods—I want some thunder rods." "Well," admitted the agent, "I think myself that thunder is more dangerous than lightning. I see what you need—and I have just what you want." "Have you got thunder pertectors?" "Of course. The brass tipped rods are for lightning, but the silver tipped rods are for thunder. Thunder rods cost more, but—" "Put me down for thunder rods. don't mind payin' entry's long as I go entry perfection!" Lengthy Stock In Trade Lengnry Stock in Trade. The late Will McConnell, an advance agent and a Broadway character of much renown, was standing in the baggage room of a railroad station in company with Mel Stoltz, another advance agent. They were waiting to have their trunks checked. Presently a baggage handler passed, pushing a sample trunk, which, according to Stoltz, was about 9 feet long and about 2 feet wide. "For the love of Mike!" ejaculated Stoltz, "what you do suppose the owner of that trunk sells?" "I don't know," said McConnell, "but from the shape of that package I'd say bowling alleys."—Kansas City Times. He Chose the Flat "You are charged with desertion," said the judge sternly. "Judge," answered the prisoner at the bar, "I will explain. Our flat is so small that my wife and I can't live in it comfortably at the same time. Being naturally tender hearted and considerate of her welfare, I stay on the outside and let her stay on the inside." The judge ruminated. "Ingenious but not convincing. Take your choice between going back to live with your wife in the narrow confines of your flat and spending six months in our workhouse, where there is plenty of room."-Birmingham Age-Herald. Mother Was Puzzled A man who has an office downtown called his wife by telephone the other morning, and during the conversation asked what the baby was doing. "She is crying her eyes out," replied the mother. "What about?" "I don't know whether it is because she has eaten too many strawberries or because she wants more," replied the discouraged mother—Indianapolis News. — kING vk By Frank A. yuna. = GRACE Wins, Grace church baseball team defeat- ed the Second U. P. in Washington Park in a hard fought game by the score of 4 to 3, Grace shut out the of the eighth inning, when Bear knocked @ pop-up to Baker, which he man, Falk, who scored on Rex's three Dagger. Schultz hit out a single, and to Smith, which he caught, Schultz scoring on the throw In, Braker fanned, making the score 3 to 3. In the last half of the ninth, the first man to face Falk of the Second Baker scored, winning the game, 4 to 3. Grace will play Quinn chapel at Washington Park July 20 at 3:15 p.m. The batteries will be: for Grace, GRACE.” RS PAE Poacher, 1b ......0020 111 0 0 Irwin, 3 vce 28 8 0 Renfroe, 8b ..).0.ss1 1-1 2 0 Motley, ¢ sssecccse-0 2 5 1 0 Williams, fesse 0 2 0 1 ©, Smith I. 1 2 0 0 Adams, 8 ...0ccccc200 0-1 8 2 Baker, cf .seccccseced 0 2 0 0 Washington, p .........0 0 1 0 0 Wooden, rt's..ccccc1 1 0 0 0 Totals veeeevereeted 827 9 8 SECOND UPD RHP AE. BEM cevevonsaessoncd: £ OA 8 Schultz, 2 ..csceeeed O04 22 ©. Adain, 0 Las LT Braker, 68 .ecsccsccce0 0 3 2 4 J. Adain of ..0.002.0 0 0 0 0 HM, © veccrseceeseses0 0-9 00 McCallin, 8b ....2......0 0 1 1 0 Bear, rf seseccceseeee0 OL 10 BAIRD ecrocseesecreacet 2 80 Totals ..senesleseeB 4°26 9 3 FIWo oat Whe Wining” hut Was scored, Becond OP. SOOO TOOT IS Grace .......-..100002001—4 “Three base bite—Rex. “Two bie hits—Irwin, Wooden, Renfroe, Motley, ©, Adain. ‘Stolen bases—Irwin, Ren- froe (3), Motley (2), C. Adain, Bear. Hit by pitched ball—Renfroe, Adain. Bases on balls—Off Falk, 1; off Wash- ington, 3. Double plays—Adams to Irwin; Bear to Rex. ‘Time—1:45. Um- nire-Slover, , QUINN LOSES. Hope Mission defeated Quinn chapel at Washington Park Saturday by a score of 7 to 6 Ina hard fought, game. Reeves, Hope's famous spitball pitch- er, Was in the game, the first time in several weeks, having begh out of ten. Hope Mission plays Bethany at Ogden Park, Géth and Centie avenue, Saturday, July 20, at 4 o'clock. Bat terles—For Hope, Reeves and Hardy; for Bethany, Bransdma and Vander- owe: James Thorpe, the full blooded American Indian, proved himself to Ye the greatest all around athlete in the world ‘Tuesday at the Olympiad when he outclassed his rivals in the decathlon, His aggregate points were 8,412, just 688 points better than his nearest rival, He ran the 1,500 meter event in 4 minutes, 401-5 seconds, the best time ever made, save when it was run as an individual event. Mr. ‘Thorpe fs a student at Carlisle indian school. Luck again proved a factor with our rage in these games. Howard, the Cenadian, qualified in the 200 meter run trial heat but in the drawings he ‘was matehed to run against Lippen- cot in the semi-finals, which be lost, -after making the winner break a rec- cord to do it. We all can't win, but it seems to me as though Fate would give us a better show. We will never forget the late John B, Taylor of Pennsylvania, who was the fastest quarter-intler I’ have ever pee action, and I have seen a good marly. ,.Well, John went to London with the American team. The day of the race he was ut of condition and did not get placed. Something came up and the judges ruled the race to be thrown out and run over. ‘The American entries withdrew in a body and the race went by default to the English. John, of course, stayed out with the ‘American team, but that day of the race he was in the pink of con- dition, It wasn’t his fault, neither was it Drew's; just what might happen to ‘anyone, MARQUARD'S RECORD BEATEN. No matter what the-other race does we usually find some one of our own who either duplicates it or else out- does it, Marquard won _ nineteen games in a row before the Cubs stopped him, but our own (I say “our own” because he pitched for several Chicago teams) Walter Ball has won twenty-three and when the American Giants threatened him Sunday in the ninth he was taken out with the score in his favor to have his record.. St. Louts lost, but Walter's record still stands and is a world’s record. The summary: rhe, American Giants 0000101248143, St Louls .......202010200—7153 ‘Two base bits—Hill, Bennett, Tay- Jor, Three base hit—Pryor.’ Struck out—By Lindsay, 3; by Ball, 1; by Dougherty, 3. Bases on balls—Off Ball, 2; off Lindsay, 8; off Dougherty, 1. Umpire—Goeckel. For Unbellevers. “Why aid you cover that board with palet and lean it against your gate post?” “That,” replied Mr. Growcher, “4g a sample for the benefit of the People who won't belleve paint fs fresh until they have rubbed their fingers across {t.”—Washington Star. : i y ; “an |HON. 7 MecaNT STEW... | Sanpnoaah S NOT IN yste= (Continued from Page 1.) she becomes a strong leader fii the arts of peace. ‘We recognize the fact that you, Mr. Recelver General, bring to your work Strength of character developed in the bills of New England; that you have added to your natural endow. ments university training, and resi- dence in the City of Washington for ‘upwards of a decade where you were In eontact with the best brains of jthe American nation, ‘Yhere are two ways in which to ‘approach men—one like a God de- mianding worship, shouting at some men, g0, and expecting them to g0; and at others, come, and expecting them to come; the other way of ap- proach {s like a brother inviting con- fidence und association. In the lattet spirit came the American Commission three years ago, at whose head was that byainy leader in American Ife, whose name {s now connected with Liberian history and whose fame will 'g0 down the ages, Dr. Roland °P. Falkner, He did not come with knife and gun to destroy, but with salve and bandage to ctire and heal, and the first fruit of his work is your wel come appearance in our midst. In this same spirit the American ‘government has gone about the worw Strengthening weaker communities. She touched Porto Rico and it blos- somed Ilke the rose: Son Domingo and lot a new state was born; and she developed in Hawali a self-governing community, leaving the power in the hands of the natives of those islnnde: and when she reorganized the Pbillp- pines under that great jurist and Statesman President Tat, she reor ganlzed the Supreme coust, for ex- Ample, by leaving on the bench three dark-skinned men out of the five men- bers, and the chief justice a dark- skinned) man, ‘Thus, Mr. Receiver General, you have come to us with the inspiration of your great nation as wails with that of such great statesmen as Roosevelt and Root and Knox. We belleve that through a leadership: so inspired the receiver: ship will approach Its duties in i spirit of brotherhood, putting its arms through the official and civic arm of the Republic and walking with us to those higher levels upon which walk the countries from which you have come. As co-laborers in this work of de- veloping and perpetuating the insti tutions.of our country, His Excellency Welcomes you, and we heartily join him. You may find yonr work’ at times difficult: but we are sure that You will be greatly aided not only by His Excellency, but also by the able and energetic member of the cabinet with whom you will be brought in direct contact. But no matter how burdensome you may find your work, you will have your reward—reward In knowing that you are doing great service for humanity: reward in the fact that you will shine with special briltiancy In the historic firmament as pathfinders.’ Indeed, all of us gathered here today may take in- spiration from the feeling that we are making history; that we are helping in a special way to shape the des- tinies of our country and to transmit it to posterity. Let us then continue to celebrate with unrestrained joy this special event; let us at this moment imagine that gathered here are the spirits of Elijah Johnson and lott Carey and Matilda Newport and the long line of departed patriots who have conse- erated this soil with their sweat and with thelr blood. And let us go hence with the ery: “The Lone Star for- ever.” “Let's cheer for the ftag with the Lone Star;" and with our expiring breath may we not only shout in Christian triumph, but may we also send adown the ages the patriotic ery: “AN Hail Liberia, Hall.” OUT IN ENGLEWOOD. Weekly Letter from This Thriving Section of the City—All the fave, Mrs, Craighead of 6243 Morgan street, who has been away visiting in Ohio, was called home on account of the fllness of her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hill of 6043 Loomis street have returned home af- ter a delightful visit in Louisville, Ky. Mrs, Will Hill and children of 6045 Loomis street are in Knoxville, Tenn., visiting relatives, ‘Mrs. Cranshaw of 6209 Marshfield avenue has returned home after a de- lightful vacation, Mrs, Lyles of 5922 Aberdeen street entertained the Ideal Woman's club Friday afternoon. ‘Mrs. Price, who has been very ill at Wesley hospital, is much improved and Was moved to her home in Bran nard, Ti. ‘Mrs, Winburn of 6137 Ada street entertained at dinner for Madam Pattl Brown and a few other friends Sun- day afternoon. ‘The entertainment given by the K. H. Tiliman club was 2 success, Mrs. Duncan held the lucky ticket for the rocking chatr. Mrs. Steward will be pleased to see her friends in her new home, 5922 Aberdeen street, Mr. and Mrs, John Harris of 6326 ‘Marshfield avenue wishes to thank tho friends that were so kind during the ‘Miness and death of thelr son, John Warren Harris, Jr. Mrs. Carmack of 6024 Aberdeen street presented her husband with a fine girl. Mother and daughter aro doing nicely. Mrs. A. Fields of 6515 Aberdeen street Is still very ill at her home. ‘The Hope Presbyterian church had special services Sunday morning. Madam Patti Brown sang and the choir rendered some of their best an- thems. His Misconception. “tA man who was much in need of Bleep rolled out of bed during the night. The jar did not awake him thoroughly, and hls hand wandered in exploration. It encountered the mesh of some protruding springs and a sturdy iron corner post. “In jail at Inst,” he murmured as’ he passed STAR'PITCHERS NOTIN USt<— im aa! = & _V Spe > MK LZ *s One (ig es We es df a commen ¢ haa sees é oe a é a Lee” . Grover Cleveland Alexander of Phila¥elphia. ‘Two wonderful pitching stars of Inst | bushel of runs to pul season are not showing the class they | Gregg has been a Iittl displayed last year. Both were first- | ful than Alexander, b year men-in 1911, and thelr brilliant | little better than an ev Work was the talk of the country:| games so far. Geores One was a right-hander and the other | other find of 1911, has @- southpaw. The right-hander Is] ing his troubles, thoug Grover Cleveland Alexander of the | shoulder In training Phillies, and the southpaw ts Vean |over it. “Slim” Caldw Gregg of the Naps. “Alex” bas been | landers’ contribution tc having a tough time of it this year, | stars who find the & and when he does win he needs a year. NCCE TOOTS OEE EEES KANE GOING AT GREAT CLIP Playing Excellent Bail on, the Pacific Coast. ® Johnwy Kane, the former Cub util tty player, is going at a great clip with the Vernon team in the Pacifle Coast league. He ts batting 371, be- ing the best base-stealer and run-get- [Ks re Tee | cee eee Hh “LS i yee 4 Ly LMS ZY od Yr . Te BOE ~<a — Soham Johnny Kane. ter ou that cireult. He will probably be purchased by one of the major Jeague ball clubs again this fall. May- be the Cubs or Sox can secure him. McGraw Makes Prophecy. New York first, Pittsburgh second, and Cincinnat! thirds 4. MoGraw's ultimate guess anent the ultimate fin- ish. The Giant leader believes" that when Adams, O'Toole, Camnitz and Hendrix hit their stride the Pirates wil forge forward ae runnere. Up 1 ihe N. b, debate. Ho conceded MF Orbay a place in the fest division, Dut the highly repugnant idea of being beaten out by an ex-umpire is no longer troubling his mid-day dreams. ® Marquard’a New Curve. Marquard has mastered that bigh drop that Christy Mathewson used 60 successfully for so many years, He only uses it in the pinches. He al- ‘ways raises on bis toos, just as Matty ald, when he throws It. It starte as though {t would pass the plate about teeth high, using the batter as the ob- Ject to be passed, Then it starts to break about three teet in front of the plate. and it falls down across the plate a neat “trike.” O'Leary Wants Knight. Charlie O'Leary wants to get Jack Knight of the Washington team’ for his Indians. Knight has been iafd up for some time. He reported under weight ths spring and has never been right at any time this season. His throwing arm ts weak. Before he went to Washington Knight played with New York and was regarded as one of the best batters in the Amerloan Jeagne. Southpaws Are Scarce. There is not a lefthanded thrower among the Senators, perhaps a singu- Jer thing unequaled by any club in the major leagues, Furthermore, Milan, Moeller, Schaefer, and Cashion are the only lads who bat from the affside of the pan, Of these Moeller and Schaet- er switch to the othodox side when: ever an chud occupies the hill. ‘Another Pitching Marvel. Ta Salle, Mil, bas a new pitching wonder named Cross, who Js shutting everybody out with.ease, Of course, the woods are full of these marvels— but they all bave to start somewhere, ‘and you never can tell where or when you will find a corker. Working for Next Year. It has now been officially decided that the New York Americans haven't anything that looks like a ball club. So they have quit bothering about this year and are trying to build something Dresentabie for next year. patel cael 1) Quin! Code the Wek George Suggs leads the Red piteb- ers this year. George {s a willing worket, goes in any time ke ts called ‘on and wins a good lot of games that he dcesn’t pitch all the way through, Ddushel of runs to pull bim through. Gregg has been a little more success: ful than Alexander, but he has done Uttle better than an even broak on, his games s0 far. George Chalmers, am other find of 1911, has algo been hav. jing his troubles, though he injured bis shoulder In training and never got over it. "Slim" Caldwell is the High. landers’ contribution to the list of 1911 stars who find the golng bard his year. STopIES DIAMOND McMillan is back at his old job with Rochester, no worse for the smashed few. Washington ts said to want Joo Hovilk, the Milwaukes spitball expo- nent. Swacing, the former Pittsburgher, 1s putting up a classy first base, for Newark, Big league players grumble about the high cost of kieking. Those $100 fines hurt. Brothers Harry and Martin Killllay are now with the Helena team of the Union associatton. Monte Pfeliter is the new manager of the McKeesport team of the Oblo- Pennsylvanla league, According to unofficial Agures the Washington team has seven men in the .300 list of batters. A little suspension did BIN Powell of Kansas City a world of good. He fg Carr's best pitcher now. Red Kuhn has been doing so well of Jate that he has won the title of being chief of the Sox catching staff, George Stovall now has his players going so strong that he believes the ‘Browns will finish in sevnth place. | Muscatine in the Central Associa tlon, has secured Pitchar Wagner from Lincoln of the Western league. Hank O'Day says he is going to fire ‘some pitchers that cannot get the ball across the plate unless they carry it. McInnis doesn’st care whore the in- flelders throw the ball to him, “Stuf- fy's" grasp ts as far-reaching aa Shy- lock's Outfelder Zinn and Shortstop Mar- tin, the two Highlander youngsters, are tmproving in. their work right along. Brooklyn has asked an option on Sramer and Glddo, the crack battery of the Frankfort team of the Blue ‘Grass, George Mullin says he fs willing to work in any elty but St. Louis. George can get plenty of sympathy along those lines, Joe Wood of Boston has developed a slow, round-house, slde-arm curve that he delivers with the same motion as his fast ball. The combination ts sald to be deadly. It Is sald that five clubs—Broolslyn, St. Louis, Chicago, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh—are “lined up _ solidly against President Lynch of the Na- tional league, Scotty Cameron, of whom o much was expected, reported to Dunn at ‘Newark, but 18 in to condition to play, having sprained his ankle in a game played recently. John T. Brush announces that the Saturday games at the Polo grounds will start at 8 o'clock hereafter, which means late in July, when the sun is setting early. Blanchard, an ambidextrous pitch: er from Utiea, N. Y., who two years ago Was tried’ out with the: Philadel- phia Athletics, has been signed by the Guelph club of the Canadian league. ‘One Catcher for Both Teams. At Yazoo City, Miss. one catcher was behind the ‘bat for ‘both teams for sixteen tunings in the Cotton States league between Columbus and ‘Yazoo City. In the second inning of the first game the Columbus catcher was hurt and there was no one to take his place. The Yazoo City catcher volunteered to Keep the game going and it was so agreed by all in author- ity. Yazoo City won both games, Hot Sand Bags, As a substitute for hot-water bags fn ordinary allments such as tooth: ache, earache and other minor pains, use common flannel bags made in con- venient sizes. with drawstrings, Fill them with bot sand or salt, and they are safer than alcheap rubber bottle, just as efficacious and much handler to use. Keep half a dozen ready; they arg of great help in time of aches and ‘pains. S90) y SALE, OF SUMisen During July and August Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, 50c., $1.00, $2.00 and up to $5.00. Sailors, 25c, Very Special Lace Braid Turbans, in black and colors, 50c. roa ht Don’t Forget the Place ? eo eel te Place MISS M. MATTHEWS 6 E. Thirty-Third St.- PHONE “ALDINE 2852 ; DOUGLAS DANCING SCHOOL EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT % ie Oe al gt a ee bo ae Pn | Neal hac ce tl OA ae MISO JUANITA TOLIVER, PORO Halr Crewe: $s 0 Bax, Wc extra ext of cig ‘Treatment $1.59 3480 Dearborn Bt chtonse Pos akin 249 Madeline R. 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She—"I don’t see any sense in your objecting to Mr. De Bumville being inyited to the house.” He—“Why, you know he's been shown to be a man of no principle or character, ‘a man who had to leave his country to’ es- cape the Iaw—~” She (lmpattently) —"That’s very true: but no one can say he's not a perfect gentleman—" ‘Time. 7 Important Question of Dress. * Lord Chesterfleld says: “I would rather have a young fellow too much than too little dressed; the excess on that side will wear off with a little age and reflection.” To bo as well dressed for all occasions as a man's means will permit shows self respect Gnd not conceit as ignorant people sometimes imagine. Soclety in- varlably looks on young men with a Partial eye, but it likes to see them Well dressed, ———_= ‘To Mend Sheet Music. Cut a piece of manila paper, the size of the sheet of music, ag you would for a pletire mat, paste this over the edges of your worn sheet of musto, and it Will last for years,— ‘Woman’s Home Companion. Why She Is Silent. It 4a sald that women nowadays are Jess prone than men to weary those they meet with long discourses upon thelr favorite hobbies, and that fur- thermore, the beauty doctor ts respdii: sible for this feminine pecuffarity. ‘The woman absorbed in beauty cul- ture bas little time for any other hob- by, and the secrets of the tollet are not such as can be discussed with all and sundry. But One Official War Cry. In the very early days the French had thelr “Cri de guerre,” the Scotch their slogan, and the English thelr war erles, but so many” cries were launched by the different great British lords that in 1495 parliament passed » special law forbidding these erles, on the ground that they, ‘pro- duced disorder, allowing but onébat- tle cry, “St. George and the King” »« Wee te Genmene: ** “Did you ever tell that young man that late hours wera bad for one?” asked the father, at the breakfast table. / “Well,“father,” replied the Wise daughter,’ “late hours may be bad for one, but they're all right. for two."—Yonkers Statesman. City of Evanston --- ```markdown ``` Officer. He's In Again! The J. E. Lash club will hold their picnic August 8 at Riverside, Glen View. This outing promises to be the best of its kind ever held in or around Evanston. Jerry will be there with all kinds of amusement. Mr. Walter Owens is still moving in houses on his land on the corner of Oak avenue and Clark street. In about a quarter of a block Mr. Owens has ten houses that were moved from ten different parts of Evanston. The latest addition is the real estate office that formerly stood at the corner of Chicago avenue and Kedzie. Mr. Robert Cardwell returned from Nashville, Tenn., where he was called on account of the illness of his sister. By request I will not explode this week. But the young men who are causing so much trouble in Evanston had better cease or they will be exposed by The Chicago Defender. Boasting does not go in Evanston, so you had better look out. Everybody knows you and your false face is about to come off. Miss Willie McAllister returned last week from Lansing, Mich., where she has been engaged in the hair dressing business. Mr. Edward Brown of Waverly, Tenn., returned to his home on last Thursday on account of his ill health. Mr. Brown is a cousin of Miss M. Alrley, 1502 Elmwood avenue. Mrs. L. J. Johnson and two daughters of Champaign, Ill., are visiting their sister and aunt, Mrs. O. Morgan, 1719 Benson avenue. Also the niece and nephew of Mrs. Morgan are visiting at Wilmette. A fine bouncing baby boy weighing ten pounds was the latest present presented to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hutchinson, 1904 Asbury avenue, on the sixth of July. Baby and mother are doing fine. Mr. Clarence Taylor, formerly a student of Northwestern, paid a visit to friends in Evanston this week. Mr. Taylor is in the government employ at St. Louis, Mo. Dr. W. F. Garnett, who has been quite ill for the past three weeks, is able to be at his office again. Mrs. Fannie Marlon left this week for Greenville, S. C., where she will visit relatives and friends. Ebenezer Church A barbecue picnic will be given by the members of Ebenezer church, assisted by the Boy Scouts of Troop 7, at Covington's grove at the county line. A whole cow and two pigs have been secured for the occasion. The choir was dismissed for the summer on last Sunday night. Prof. G. T. Simpson of Wilberforce university will give a recital at Ebenezer church Thursday evening, July 25. Mr. Simpson is one of the greatest ten singers not only of this country but of the world. It is a treat to hear such a man as Prof. Simpson. The summer choir will be in charge The summer choir will be in charge of Mr. W. E. Gossett. Mt. Zion Church. Rev. E. H. Fletcher was absent from the city last week, therefore the church news was absent also. Mr. Victor Fletcher is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Pamplin and friends at Danville, Ill. Prof. J. B. Simpson of Richmond, Va., preached at Mt. Zion church all day last Sunday. Prof. Simpson is an able speaker and a fine man. Rev. Fletcher and Mrs. J. E. Priestley were delegates from Evanston to the Wood River Sunday School convention that met in St. Louis last week. Rev. Fletcher was re-elected president of the Teachers' institute, this being the fourth time. Sewing circle met at Mrs. Scott's 822 Crain street, last week. The pastor will preach next Sunday morning and evening. Sunday school at 12:30; B. Y. P. U. at 6:45 p. m. All are welcome. QUARREL OVER CURTAIN LEADS TO SHOOTING. Alexander Requeated Stringfeller to Let the Curtain Up So He Could See the Dawn of Day. On last Thursday morning about 6 o'clock Dewitt Stringfeller shot and killed his room-mate, Thomas Alexander, at the corner of Church street and Benson avenue, just south of the Haven school. The cause of the shotting started several days ago when Stringfeller refused to put the curtain up before going to bed. Alexander wanted Stringfeller to put the curtain up, and because he did not do it Alexander reprimanded him on the next morning. Because Alexander chided him, Stringfeller used curse words with Alexander that he did not like. Alexander told Stringfeller that he do not curse him and if he should do it again he would thrash him. Upon swearing again at Alexander, Stringfeller was well thrashed. Growing mad over the little bout Stringfeller went to Chicago and bought a pistol. Thursday morning he tried to pick a fight with Alexander but Alexander would not fight. But, rather, he dressed himself up and started for work in Kenilworth. On his way to the station he met Mr. Cannon, with whom he talked for hire. while he was talking to Mr. Cannon, Stringerelle walked slowly towards the pair. When Mr. Cannon rode off on his bicycle Stringerelle walked up to Alexander and without a word drew his revolver and started shooting. Four times he fired his deadly weapon and four times the steel bullets buried themselves in Alexander's body, killing him instantly. Stringerelle ran, but was soon overtaken by the police. When Stringerelle fired the first shot Alexander ran towards the Haven school crying, "Lord, have mercy." Stringerelle followed him closely and kept firing and as Alexander lay dead on the ground Stringerelle looked down upon him and, being convinced that he was dead, fled. Mr. Cannon tried to catch him but he turned his gun on him. Some ice-men who were near followed Stringfeller until the officers arrived. He surrendered without further trouble. Both men are strangers in Evanston. Alexander worked in Kenilworth and Stringfeller worked at Willard hall. New Hope C. M. E. Church. The opening of the Sunday school proved quite a success, the attendance being very large. The active part taken by the young people and visitors was one of the features. At 4 p. m. Rev. G. E. Carter of St. Paul C. M. E. church of Chicago filled the pulpit and preached a soul-stirring sermon. At 8 p. m. Rev. John G. Williams, the pastor, preached an interesting sermon. Mr. Tabor of Paine institute, one of the leading C. M. E. schools of Georgia, joined the church Sunday. Rev. John G. Williams, our pastor, is well liked and is a clean cut Christian man and a conscientious pastor and preacher. DIGNITY IN LOW NUMBERS New York Business Men Sald to Attach Importance to Figures of Their Telephones. "Such a small thing as a telephone number has some significance in the standing of a firm," remarked a New Yorker who had little else to do but talk and observe. "How so?" asked the other. so not asked the other. "Take the low numbers—Broad 1," for instance—and, as a rule, it will be the number belonging to an old established firm, provided, of course, that firm has remained in one location. The firm now bearing the above number was in existence before telephone were in use at all, and in like manner it is possible to ascertain the old established business houses. If a firm moves, but remains in the same exchange, it has the privilege of retaining its original telephone number. Americans don't care much for age and long established anything, as a class, but there are many firms in this city that are proud of their telephone numbers in a system where the numbers run high up in the thousands." Useful Footstool. There is quite a fad among women who take pride in their well adorned feet for the little footstools that their great-grandmothers used to use. To the great-grandmothers they were a necessity, since they kept the feet above the draft line, but for their degenerate offspring they, serve the more frivolous purpose of putting pretty feet where no one can help noticing them. Coal Supply In the South It is estimated that the original supply of coal in the south underlying 87,606 square miles of its territory was 53,433,000 tons. Longitude in Equatorial Hill Longevity in French Villages. A remarkable record of longevity is to be found in some of the rural parishes of France. In the village of St. Thomas de la Fîche there have been only fourteen parish priests in three hundred years, the fourteenth being still in possession. The parish of St. Germain du Val, in Paris, has had only three pastors in one hundred years, while that of Glvry en Argonne has had but five in 130 years. Answer of a Soldier When Napoleon was a student at Brienne he happened to be asked by one of the examiners the following question: "Supposing you were in an invested town threatened with starvation, how would you supply yourself with provisions?" "From the enemy," replied the sub-leutenant of artillery; and this answer so pleased the examiners that they passed him without further questioning. Oriental Politeness In China when a subscriber rings up the exchange, the operator may be expected to ask: "What number does the honorable son of the moon and stars desire?" "Hohl, two-three." Silence. Then the exchange resumes: "Will the honorable person graciously forgive the inadequacy of the insignificant service, and permit this humble slave of the wire to inform him that the never-to-be-sufficiently-censured-line is busy?" Willie's Blunder: "How old are you?" asked the little boy of the lady who was calling on his mother. "Why, Willie!" exclaimed his mother. "You must not ask a lady a question like that. It's not polite." "Why, mamma? \ She isn't supposed to tell the truth." Uncle Pennywise Says: Countless ages of time passed, as we compute time—before the earth was prepared for the advent of man. The oldest civilization known is that of Egypt, and the pyramids are things of yesterday compared with the formation of the alluvial plains of the Euphrates, or the delta of the Mississippi, not to mention the Laurentian rocks. Discreditable Point It is in every way creditable to handle the yard stick and to measure tape; the only discredit is in having a soul whose range of thought is as short as the stick and as narrow as the tape—Horace Mann. Not Yet. A bard who makes "fine" rhyme with "mind" has won a prize in a "metical" contest. Nevertheless, we are not yet convinced that "poetical" contests are the most ridiculous things in the world. Pessimistic Friend. Hewitt—I am a proud father. Jewett—"You'll get over your pride when the child grows up." SPECIAL TO BARTLETT'S BIG HOUSE AND LOT SALE The reason that Frederick H. Bartlett & Co., 59 to 69 West Washington street, are the most successful real estate dealers in Chicago is because they are always up to the minute when it comes down to advertising. The above cut is of a special car that they furnished for the use of prospective buyers a few Sundays ago for a trip to their new subdivision at State and 95th streets. This special car left 31st and State streets at 1:30 p. m. and caused quite a sensation throughout the trip. This firm is a constant and liberal user of The Defender's advertising columns and if you want to know what they think of The Chicago Defender just call them up. HUMAN BURRS IN THE WORLD Unwise People Who Bore Their Friends With Their Display of Lack of Tact. Do you ever encounter inquisitive people who are really annoying—people who have not the least interest in your affairs, but simply "want to know" out of idle curiosity? A great share of America's reputation for rudeness may be laid entirely to the charge of their rilling questions. Equally undesirable is the person who confides her family troubles to all her friends. Instead of putting the stoutest kind of padlock on the closet door where the family skeleton lurks, some women shamelessly drag it out and parade in the public eye. The too-friendly individual who runs in at all hours without ringing and offers her services upon every occasion, and the woman who monopolizes or tries to monopolize all the time and attention of her friends is likewise to be avoided. "Dearle, if you are thinking of going shopping this week, let me know and I'll go with you. Stop for me if you go to the matinee on Wednesday." It never occurs to them that their company might not be appreciated. But just as the burrs of the field make us appreciate the flowers more than ever, so do the human burrs teach us to rejoice in the pleasant, considerate, sensible friends that fall to one's lot for the latter outnumber the former many, many times.—Exchange HUMAN BURRS IN THE WORLD Unwise People Who Bore Their Friends With Their Display of Lack of Tact. Do you ever encounter inquisitive people who are really annoying—people who have not the least interest in your affairs, but simply "want to know" out of idle curiosity? A great share of America's reputation for rudeness may be laid entirely to the charge of their riling questions. Equally undesirable is the person who confides her family troubles to all her friends. Instead of putting the stoutest kind of padlock on the closest door where the family skeleton lurks, some women shamelessly drag it out and parade in the public eye. The too-friendly individual who runs in at all hours without ringing and offers her services upon every occasion, and the woman who monopolizes or tries to monopolize all the time and attention of her friends is likewise to be avoided. "Dearie, if you are thinking of going shopping this week, let me know and I'll go with you. Stop for me if you go to the matinee on Wednesday." It never 'occurs to them that their company might not be appreciated. But just as the burrs of the field make us appreciate the flowers more than ever, so do the human burrs teach us to rejoice in the pleasant, considerate, sensible friends that fall to one's lot for the latter outnumber the former many, many times.—Exchange. The Wandering Jew. Matthew Paris and Roger Wendover identified the Wander Jew as Carthaphlus, a porter in the household of Pontius Pilate. Other authorities identify him as Ashausuer, a cobbler of Jerusalem. The legend is far older than the events which it proposes as its central feature. In the course of its popularity throughout the middle ages it has acquired many foreign elements by accretion. Strings to Friendship "I suppose every man's friendship is worth having," said the young man who is studying politics. "Cherish not the delusion," replied Senator Sorghum. "You must select with caution, owing to the fact that when you accept a man's friendship you incidentally acquire the neutral enmity of everybody who doesn't approve of him." Concerning Sham Optimism. Sham optimism is really a more heartless doctrine to preach than even an exaggerated pessimism—the latter leaves one at least on the safe side. Thomas Hardy. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER BARTLETT'S UNIQUE IDEA IN ADVERTISING H. Bartlett & Co., 59 to 69 West'Washington St. is because they are always up to the minute with special car that they furnished for the use of prospectors at State and 95th streets. This special car sensation throughout the trip. This firm is a friend and if you want to know what they think of T SALT PUT TO VARIED USES Invaluable to Mankind Though as a Condiment It Should Be Employed Sparingly. If food is tasteless without salt, it is ruined with too much. Unappetizing cooking is often due to guesswork. A level teaspoonful of salt is sufficient for a quart of soup, sauce, or vegetables. Salt used once a day is an excellent dentrifice, tending to keep off tartar. It is said to retard receding gums. A half teaspoonful of salt added to a cup of hot water—which many persons take each morning—will make it palatable. Do not gargle with salt water. Throat specialists consider it injurious to the tender mucous membrane of the nose. Salt water rots the hair, so never fall to rinse with fresh water after sea bathing. To set color in wash materials and embroidery cottons soak them in strong salt water. An excellent tonic for nervous people is to take salt rubs twice a day. As sea salt dissolves slowly, some of it can be kept in solution in a glass jar to be ready when needed. When a child is inclined to how legs or to have a weak back, rub it night and morning with strong salt water. A faded carpet is freshened if wiped off with a wet cloth wrung from strong salt water. Sprinkle floor with dampened salt and sweep well. Bad dyspepsia can be helped by dissolving pinches of salt on the tongue after eating, or when there is a sense of oppression. HOW NATURE LEADS US ON After the Courtship Dreams With Thelr Bright Hues Come the Babies' Future Dreams. Love is an illusion. Some seem to take it as a bitter thing that after the honeymoon the married pair settle down to the humdrum of everydayness. But, in the first place, they never quite become entirely disillusioned. The stain of the rainbow liners in the average marriage, and in the second place, even if this illusion passes, another comes, for there are the children, and lover and lass who once dreamed of each other now are father and mother and must dream of the babies' future. Illusions are Nature's device for getting things done. That is why she fills young men so full of illusions as to their own power. Heaven help us if young people knew precisely what they could do! They would do nothing at all. And if girls knew just what marriage was going to be, and all their future down to the grave, they would never marry. Illusions are Nature's bait. Life itself is progressive illusion: "Mala" the Hindus call it. And we are not poor dupes. Nature is not cheating us, and sneering at us the while. She is leading us on in love, as we lead our little children. Dr. Frank Crane in Woman's World. Two Interesting Patents. Among recent patents which attract attention by reason of their novelty are one for making sausages without casings (a searing process) and one for an illuminated flat iron. The latter contrivance is described as containing incandescent light bulbs which serve at the same time to heat the iron and to illuminate the work which is being froned. Easy to Defy Evil Spirits. The Chinese believe that evil spirits are able to move only in straight lines and that they cannot penetrate through gold matter, therefore the problem of keeping them out of a dwelling or a garden seems to them a simple matter. Heart or Man and Horse. While a man's heart is heating 70 times a horse's is pulsating but 40 times and an elephant's only 80. TAVERN ALSO A PAWNSHOP Establishment in the City of London, England, is in Enjoyment of Unique Privilege. A time-honored London (Eng.) city tavern, the Castle, at the corner of Cowcross street, facing Farrington street, enjoys the unique distinction of being also a fully licensed pledge shop. Over the door in the bar, which gives access to the landlord's private room, and thrown into bold relief by the official document behind it, the historic three-sphered symbol is discernible. Any one may here negotiate a loan upon his personal belongings without being under the necessity of first calling for refreshment. Formerly the house had a special pledge counter resembling the modern "Bottle and Jug" department, but this is no longer in evidence. This strange combination of business dates from the reign of George IV, who, after attending a cock fight at Hockley-in-the-Hole, applied to the landlord of the Castle for a temporary accommodation on the security of his watch and chain. By royal warrant a few days later he invested that oblique bonfide with the right of ad vancing money on pledges, and from that time down to the present a pawnbroker's license has been annually granted to the Castle. This hostel is mentioned once or twice by Dickers in his novels. ONE THING RIGIDLY BARRED Seemingly Small Point That Threatened to Disturb Etiquette of Royal Procession. "There is just one thing the law-abiding citizen may not do when watching a royal procession in London, and my wife, through attempting to do it, mightly soon found out what it is," said the traveler. "There was a marrow-piercing claw to chill us and ley slush lay thick on the pavements that day we stood to see the king go by. After teetering around for a few minutes in a vain endeavor to keep her feet warm my wife folded a newspaper and stood on that. The policeman at her side looked on in kindly disapproval. "Mustn't do that,' he said. "Of course she asked, 'Why not?' "Looks bad," said he. "If you was back in the crowd it wouldn't make so much difference, but right in the front row it's against the rules to throw a scrap of paper on the ground." "My wife glanced at the long line of muddy shoes of all colors, sizes and conditions, and wondered how one edge of white paper could damage the display, but the policeman's tone precluded argument, so she picked up the paper." DIGNITY IN LOW NUMBERS New York Business Men Said to Attach Importance to Figures of Their Telephones. "Such a small thing as a telephone number has some significance in the standing of a firm," remarked a New Yorker who had little else to do but talk and observe. "How so?" asked the other. "Take the low numbers—Broad 1; for instance—and, as a rule, it will be the number belonging to an old established firm, provided, of course, that firm has remained in one location. The firm now bearing the above number was in existence before telephones were in use at all, and in like manner it is possible to ascertain the old-established business houses. If a firm moves, but remains in the same exchange, it has the privilege of reraining its original telephone number. Americans don't care much for age and long established anything, as a class, but there are many firms in this city that are proud of their telephone numbers in a system where the numbers run high up in the thousands." Putting Them Off. "His doctor recommended warm baths." "So?" "Yes, and he's going to Europe to take them." "He was always that way. Even as a boy he would put off taking baths as long as possible." BEAUTIFUL MOUNT GLENWOO CEMETERY A Cemetery that has never discriminated against the Colored People. A Cemetery with native Oak trees and a beautiful stream of water. A Cemetery where lots in the first section "D" has advanced 400 per cent. A Cemetery where lots in the new sections 'E' and 'F' will have greater advance. A Cemetery that offers the best real estate invest- We do roofing, guttering and all kinds of tin work. Stoves and furnace repairing especially. Phone 3059 Evanston 1910 W. Railroad Ave. PRECIOUS RELICS IN DANGER Steps Being Taken by the Pope to Insure the Safety of Documents in the Vatican. Father Ehrle, the well-known historian, who has been prefect of the vatican library since 1895, is shortly to retire from his important post, and Monsignore Rattl, director of the Ambrosian library, of Milan, has been Consequently destructive Bird, Held selected by the pope to succeed him. The manuscripts contained in the vatican library number over forty thousand and surpass not only in number but also in value and interest those of all other libraries in the world combined because they have been accumulated since practically the beginning of the Christian era. It will be necessary for Father Ehrle to remain in charge for at least another couple of years in order that he may hand over to his successor these manuscript treasures, which must be identified one by one. The pope, on the suggestion of the retiring librarian, has availed himself of this detailed examination of manuscripts, which takes place whenever a new prefect is appointed, to reform the methods heretofore adopted for their preservation. The manuscripts are inclosed in low wooden cupboards called "armadil," about five feet high, the doors of which are richly decorated, according to the plan in use for centuries in Rome, which was to combine art galleries and libraries and thus give room to hang pictures on the walls over the books. While every precaution is taken for the preservation of the manuscripts from moths and dampness this old system of keeping them has its great drawbacks in case of fire, as the cupboards are naturally not fireproof. Father Ehrle suggested to the pope that every cupboard when possible should be converted into a strongbox or safe perfectly fireproof and that two or three large rooms should be specifically built with walls covered with steel plates or other non-inflammable material, to which the manuscripts that can not be kept in cupboards could be removed. His suggestion has been fully approved by the pope, who still recalls the fire in the vatican, which but for the intervention of the Italian firemen might have had disastrous results, and the necessary arrangements have now made to have the vatican manuscripts preserved in such a way as to insure their safety and integrity. Red Tape In Action. An American, in visiting the London postoffice, observed that the newspaper box had a large mouth, and, with the curiosity of the average American tourist, he stood gaiting into it. Suddenly a bale of newspapers struck him and he fell into the box. His companions hurried to the counters to rescue him, but owing to the red tape of the English postoffice the clerks disregarded their appeals. The American was in the mail box and would have to be treated as a mail matter. They therefore stamped him and threw him into a compartment containing provincial newspapers. The unfortunate man's friends thereupon went to the chief, who listened phlegmatically to their story, then asked if their friend was addressed. On being informed that he was not, the chief said: "The matter is simple. The man will remain for six months in the bureau. At the end of that time, if no one applies for him, he will be burnt as a dead letter." John Stuart Mill at Aylgner John Stuart mill at Avignon. Avignon, where a monument is to be erected to John Stuart Mill, holds many memories of the philosopher, and in the cemetery, under an elder tree, Mill was buried. "His house, a charming little hermitage approached by an avenue of plane trees, not far from the cemetery, was sold in 1895." write Thomas Okey, "and a new rents wee. bought and still are cherished by the rare friends of the somewhat self-centered philosopher in the city. The present owner has preserved the library and study, where the 'Essay on Liberty' was written, much as it was in Mill's day. Before he left the city o his periodical visits to England, M was wont to leave 300 francs with Rey, pastor of the Protestant chie in Avignon, 200 for expenses of lc worship, 100 for the poor, a charging M. Rey to write to En if any further need arose." Origin of English Royal Ac The yearly "show" of wo-ing artists which is held lish Royal academy from Monday in May to the in August owes its meeting of painters w the Turk's Head, So'12, 1759. The knights or one ornai and palette resolved that "once a year, on a day in the second week in April, at a place that should be appointed by a committee for carrying the design into execution, to be chosen annually, every painter, sculptor, engraver, chaser, seat-cutter, and medalist may exhibit their several performances." It was also resolved that "the sum of one shilling, be taken daily of each person who may come to visit the said performances"—"The Royal Academy," Oscar Frichet, in National Magazine. Extra Buttons. "It takes stout people to break all rules regulating the number of buttons on a coat or waistcoat," said tailor. "They can't follow the fashion; their size won't let them." "Three buttons on a coat the year," tailors' convention may decree, or two, or four, or five, or whatever number they think proper, but the man with a figure that is constantly trying to escape its environment does not care about conventions. What he wants is buttons enough to keep his clothes in shape. "Put 'em closer together, he says, 'so the strain won't all come on two or three buttons.' "So we put them closer together, and the result is that stout people frequently have twice as many buttons on their clothes as fashion caller." --- Would Keep Girls From Stage Would Keep Girls from Stage. As great artists happy? Emmy Calve, one of the most talented, admired, and in every way successful artist the world has ever seen, her for a number of years made a specificity of advising girls to get married try to make happy homes instead studying for the stage. Her in statement of her views, which says she has held ever since she twenty-five, was given to a journ in Los Angeles. "O, the girls," exclaimed, "the hundred of poor girls just what one b me. a wo. ning P. Speak Not ill. Calumniators, are neither good he standings. We of any one till we and even then we a them to others—Colt. Good. Friend-Then you had a satisfier season? Theatrical Manager-Ver. our most antagonistic crit Judge. Evanston, Ill. 4TH AUGUST NIVAL & FAIR ON STATE ST. The Grand August Carnival and Fair—Stake Street, 30th to 39th Street—Unique and Interesting Event Planned for the Last Two Weeks in August—Practical Demonstration of Negro Enterprise—Streets to Be a Blaze of Light—Every Store to Be Decorated—Magnificent Entertainment for Summer Visitors. MR. JESSE BINGA,MANAGER Fraternal and Other Organizations to Parade—Many Firms Arrange for Concessions—Entertainment Committee Planning Novelties for Every Night—Music by Visiting Bands—Miniature Circus—$20,000 Steam Gallo—a Gligant Undertaking But Successful From the First. 一 Through the kindness of Mayor Carter H. Harrison and the city council Mr. Jesse Binga and a committee of progressive citizens have been granted a permit for a GRAND AUGUST CARNIVAL and FAIR on State street, from 30th to 39th street. In inaugurating this unique idea the committee had in mind a practical demonstration of the various enterprises that go to make up this wonderful business thoroughfare. Street to Be Ablaze With Lights. The last two weeks in August have been selected for the carnival. Every store and residence is to be decorated while strings of many colored lights will be strung from post to post and across the streets, and there will be music on every corner. There will be nightly parades and a new $20,000 calliope will continually make the rounds. Every theater will have extra attractions. Souvenirs of every kind will be freely distributed, and the Chicago Defender is negotiating for a special issue of ten thousand Frederick Douglass pennies. The Committee. The committee in charge of the ival is Mr. Jesse Blinga, manager; W. H. McCullough, assistant mana- and inspector; Rankin & White; P. Jones, Virgil Mackey and R. bott. progressive committee believes s carnival will give an oppor- a display of State street a manner never before in the United States. eakers will make ad- ous points. f Profit and Pleasure. will be "en fete," it will be a veritable walk of light and beauty. There will be many bands of music and entertainments everywhere. Watch for big advertisement in next week's issue. Space for Charity. By request space will be given free to all churches and deserving charitable institutions to enable them to soil funds for their various causes. MRS. MAJORS ENTERTAINS SISTER. Beautiful Floral Decorations at Enjoyable Party—Refreshments on the Lawn. One of the prettiest parties of the season was the affair given by Mrs. J. A. Majors of 6652 Wabash avenue Friday evening in honor of her sisters, Margaret Bond's, fifteenth birthday and graduation from the Parker Practice school. The house was profusely decorated with smilax and white peonies, the colors of the class being green and white. About seventy-five young school girls and boys enjoyed the evening in games and dancing from seven to ten, when they repaired to the spacious lawn, which was strung with myriads of Japanese launers. Here refreshments were served and favors distributed. All made merry until eleven o'clock, when the strains of "Home, Sweet Home" caused all to bid a reluctant good night. Besides the numerous congratulations the guest of honor received an abundance of beautiful and useful presents. Gem Worth Remembering With malice toward none; with arity for all; with firmness in the fight, as God gives us to see the right; us strive on to finish the work we up the Nation's wound; "have borne w and or- bleve pace only spirits seeks to by charms, in other devices. No Monument to Eve. No.Monument to Eve. e proposal to erect a statue in of Eve may be dismissed with nquiry as to the worth of the woman. It simply wouldn't do. The arb of the first woman of the land must lend itself both to the statu- vismone and the growing sensitive he public as the amount of necessary to make a marble tall angel's ribbone. SWAT THE FLY AND CLEAN UP. Some Summer Hints from the Department of Health. During these summer days clean up and get rid of all fermenting filth in and about your premises. Dry out your garbage, screen all stables, barns and privies and have all stable manure promptly removed, and the chances are there will be very few flies to bother you. Files carry disease in three ways; First, by the excreta; laboratory tests show that when files feed from germ-laden material, such as privy vault contents, sputum from cuspidors, dead dogs, etc., the germs are not killed by passing through their bodies. Second, the crushing of a fly's body may cause an infection, if the fly has had access to infected material. Third, by the accumulation of infected material upon their feet. When a fly has had access to human excreta, as found in privy vaults, the chances are at least 1,000 to one that it will have upon its feet the germs of typhoid, dysentery or tuberculosis. Here again laboratory tests have shown that the feet contain thousands of these dangerous germs. Files so infected that are permitted to enter your dining room and roam around over the vlands on your table will leave a trail of disease and death on whatever articles of food they are permitted to touch. Then, if you or any of the members of your family eat this infected food, you and they have eaten and swallowed the filth that the flies left on whatever articles of food they touched. Typhoid, dysentery, tuberculosis and diphtheria are by no means all of the diseases that are carried by flies. Others that may be mentioned are dysentery, epidemic sore eyes, erysipelas and cholera. At all events, the fly is a most dangerous pest. A due regard for common decency and common safety demand his immediate and complete extermination. So long as we have flies in our communities, so long will we have the diseases which they are known to carry. ON TO HAMPTON, VA. To the Seventh Biennial Convention of National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Tomorrow, Sunday, hundreds of women from the west and northwest will leave the Polk Street station by the way of the C. & O. en route to Hampton, Va., to attend the seventh biennial convention of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. In this party there will be many women of prominence; among them will be: Mrs. Dr. Jennifer, president of the Douglass Center; Mrs. E. L. Davis, president of the State Federation; Mrs. Ida D. Lewis, state organizer; Mrs. T. H. Macon, president of the City Federation; Mrs. Emanuel, Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Hattle B. Turner, Mrs. H. Elam, Mrs. Emma D. Courlander and Mrs. Ione Gibbs of Minneapolis, Minn., chairman of the executive committee of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, and many others. This delegation will be in charge of Mrs. Ella Johnson, the chairman of the Transportation Committee of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. The committee of which Mrs. Johnson is chairman has been working very hard in order to arrange the very best accommodations for this delegation. They will occupy special cars and through sleepers and will make the trip directly to Hampton, arriving there Monday, 2 o'clock, July 22. They will pick up delegates all along the route to Ashland, Ky., at which time they will have at least three hundred in the party. They will return by Washington, Baltimore, New York City and Philadelphia. FLOATED TO THE NEW SITE Village of Provinetown Was Put or Rafts and Moved Across the Village Commercial street in Provincetown had an origin in keeping with its present nautical air and appeal to the imagination. The town originally stood on the split of sand far out across the harbor, where the lighthouse now is. Many years ago the government bought Provincetown, houses and all, in order to protect the harbor from the threatening sea. The Provincetownians went to the government and asked what they were going to do with the houses. "Pull 'em down, of course," said the government. "Can't we have 'em?" inquired the late owners. "Sure," applied the government, "if you'll take 'em away." "Sure!" echoed the Provincetonians. Old wreckers that they were, they applied their technic to the problems of housemoving. They bulkheaded their dwellings up, necklaced empty casks about them in the way of lifepreservers, and one sunny morning the village of Provincetown, true to its maritime traditions, set sail, schoolhouse and all, and came floating gayly along the harbor to where it now stands. Near the railway track today they point out a certain store as the original seafaring schoolhouse—Robert Haven Schauffer in the Metropolitan Magazine. Strings to Eclendshlp "I suppose every man's friendship is worth having?" said the young man who is studying politics. "Cherish not the delusion," replied Senator Sorghum. "You must select with caution, owing to the fact that when you accept a man's friendship you incidentally acquire the neutral emmity of everybody who doesn't approve of him." Important Point: "Would you die for me?" she murmured. "Gladys, darling," he answered. "And would there," she continued, softly, "be anything left for me after the undertaker's bill was paid?" The Bachelor's Casket. --- CROWNING OF THE CARNIVAL QUEEN Who Will Be the Queen?—A Spirited Contest On to Select the Most Popular Woman of Chicago, Who Will Be Crowned Queen of the Grand August Carnival and Negro Exposition. VOTE FOR YOUR CHOICE The management of the Grand August Carnival and Negro Exposition, to be held on State street, from 31st street to 39th street, August 17-31, wants to know who is the most popular woman in Chicago. In order to decide this a voting contest has been arranged and to give stimulus to the idea a prize of $100 will be awarded the contestant and she will be crowned the queen of the carnival. The coupon appears exclusively in the Chicago Defender, and appeared first last week. Each and every coupon is a vote. There is no restriction so far as age is concerned, other than that the candidate must not be a child. The contestant must be a resident of Chicago and the home address of the party voted for must appear on every coupon. Vote early; vote often; $100 to the winner and the distinction of being crowned "Queen of the Most Elaborate and Gligant Amusement Enterprise Ever Attempted in the City of Chicago." The list of contestants is as follows: FROM EVANSTON Gertrude Perry ..... 75 Margaret Young ..... 85 Kathryn Twiggs ..... 100 POST OFFICE MAN WRITES NEW MAGAZINE STORY. Top-Notch Magazine of the August mid-month issue has a beautiful story entitled "The Dormitory Tragedy," written by Mr. Patrick B. Prescott Jr., of 3134 Forest avenue. Mr. Prescott is employed at the post office and during his spare time he writes and sends his work out. He says he never becomes discouraged when his work is returned, but keeps on writing. Thus his success. --- Kaw Indian Chlef Remembered. Kaw Indian Chief Remembered. Henry Bluejacket, a celebrated Kaw Indian chief, visited central Missouri in 1883. He spoke English well, was gentlemanly and agreeable in his deportment. He was physically large and dressed in a house sack hunting jacket, a wool fringed buckskin leggings, and moccasins and a foxskin cap. Contrary to the usual custom among Indians, the Kaw usually wore caps on their heads made of fox, coon or wildcat skin. "Jes' Full o' Take." The cast off hats and dresses of the women of the family have frequently been offered to the maid in a north side family. Last week, when asked whether she would take a pair of overshoes that were believed to be too heavy for wet weather at this time of the year she replied: "O, yes'm, yes'm, I 'se jez' full o' take; I 'se raised up never to refuse anything."—Indianapollist News. Declined With Thanks Mistress of the House (widow)—"Well, Johnson, of course I'm very sorry to lose you, at the same time I must congratulate you on your good fortune in having this money left you. (Pleasantly.) I suppose you'll be looking out for a wife now." Johnson—"Well, mum, bizzkin' your pardon, and I'm sure I feel greatly honored at what you propose, but—er I am engaged to a young woman already."—Grip. Family Group I know some people who have been indulging in a family group. Which is all right, if they feel that way about it, but Where are they going to keep it? I have one down cellar and another under the bed and a third in storage. There was a mistake made in the order, so we each got the apiece. Any one has a right to be in a family group, but no one has a right to show it to his friends.—Exchange. Why Come More Boldly We Why Some Men Don't Wed. An unhappy gentleman, resolving to wed nothing short of perfection, keeps his heart and hand till both get so old and withered that no tolerable woman will accept them—Hawthorne. Takes His Advice If you boll it down until it is good and thick, you will find that 88.7 percent of human energy is dedicated to the interesting job of people trying to get each other's money or chattles.—Houston Post. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER TOUCHED TENDER SPOT APPEAL IN HEN'S EYES TOO MUCH FOR "NIMROD." Consequently Destructive Bird, Held In Honor as a Gift, Continues to Make Barren Waste of Doctor's Garden. One of the doctor's patients is an Italian who speaks English imperfectly, and is, besides, very poor. The doctor became interested in him at a hospital clinic, where he treated him for some time. When quite restored to health, the Italian, full of gratitude and affection, desired to make some return for the kindness that had been shown him, and after much consideration decided to present his benefactor with one of his most valuable assets, a large white hen which he was fattening with a view to a feast for himself and family later on. So one morning he arrived at the doctor's office with this offering in his arms and sat humbly waiting his turn among the other patients. "Well, Joseph, is your hen sick?" asked the doctor jocelyn when Joseph finally was shown to the private sanctum. "Seek-a!" exclaimed Joseph. "No, ser, heem-a no seek-a! I brought-a heem to you. I want geva-a heem to you. You make-a me well. You treat-a me kind. I geva you do cheek. I have-a no more. I like-a you, please take-a," and with tears of emotion in his eyes he thrust the struggling, squawking fowl into the hands of the physician, who, being a most tender-hearted mortal, could not refuse a gift he knew was offered in a spirit of sincere devotion. A few days later the doctor's brother whose prowess as a hunter of big and little game had won for him among the friends the nickname of "Nimrod" was visiting the doctor, and happened to look out of the sanctum window into the garden of served the hea contentedly scratching up a bed of geraniums, the last bit of vegetation her actice claws had left untouched in the inclosure. "Hello, Doc! Since when have you gone into the poultry business?" said he. Then the doctor explained. "The deuce of it is," he concluded ruefully, "that the activities of that miserable bird have kept my yard looking like a barren waste." "Kill her, why don't you?" said Nimrod. "Cut off her head." "Oh," said the man of lancets and probes and surgical knives, "I couldn't do it; not in cold blood. Nimrod—not in cold blood." "Pooh," returned Nimrod, "let me do it for you then. Just a clip on the side of the head and it's over." "All right, my boy, and go and do it," said the brother. So the doctor closed the window and drew down the shade and Nimrod departed on his murderous errand. Twenty minutes later he returned. "Well?" queried the doctor, looking up from his writing, "is it done?" "No," replied Nimrod. "Not done!" said the doctor. "And why not?" "Why, the darned bird looked at me with its round, silly eyes and I couldn't do it," confessed Nimrod, with a deprecatory smile. So Joseph's gift still clucks and scratches contentedly and the doctor's yard continues to look like a barren waste—New York Press. Eye Opener. Speaking of the scarcity of domestic servants, a certain blue blooded English county family in whose household there had been something in the way of a strike were, several months ago, permitted to receive an intimation at a very short notice that they were to expect a visit from some most distinguished people whose acquaintance they had long sought. With great pluckiness two of the three pretty daughters of the house turned to and cooked the luncheon, and the third, disguised in a cap and apron, posed as parlor malt. The couple met in town, both families met, and the head of the distingished branch expressed to the third sister his regret that she had not been at home on the occasion of his visit. "Ah, but I was at home," the little rogue admitted; "it was I who snacked your face when you tried to kiss me behind the hall door." Well Trained Cooktas "When seals were taught to do tricks balancing and to whirl flaming torches, and ordinary barnyard cocks crowed a duet at the command of a trainer, we thought the highest point in that commercially valuable line of education had been reached," says a writer in a Berlin paper. "But a new 'first place' has been created for a grass-green cockatoo. This educated member of the parrot family rides a tiny bicycle at command and seems to enjoy the sport. He does many tricks for which professional riders receive applause. The same collection of animal wonders' contains a monster lion, which is shown in a cage provided with a grand piano. A woman trainer enters, seats herself at the instrument and strikes a chord, at which the lion leaps upon the piano and glares at the pianist. Then she plays, and the lion roars in time with the music. What next?" "Black and Blue" Bruises Explained. The color of blood due chiefly to iron in the little blood cells. When the iron is kept in these little blood cells, which are living and traveling around in the blood 'sèse', the color is red. Hit the skin hard enough to break some of the little blood vessels beneath the surface and the little red cells escape from the injured blood vessels, wander around for a while in the tissues, and die. Hit the iron that made them red before then changes to black-and-blue coloring. After a while this iron is taken up by the glands caled the lymphatics and made over again into nice red cells. The iron is taken up very much more quickly by the lymphatics if the black-and-blue spot is rubbed and massaged. --- DESTROYED A GOLDEN MYTH Moral Seems to Be Let Children Discover the Truth About Santa Claus for Themselves. It had been a hard year for the father of the family and the coming of Christmas had something of terror in it for him when he thought of how much less in the way of gifts he could so than he would have liked. But what hurt worst was that, having mg had to meet some heavy bills, he found it would be quite impossible to pay the bicycle that he had promised his 'boy Santa Claus' would bring. He was sorry for the disappointment that he knew the lad would feel and he decided that it would be best to sit to wait and have the disappointment come on Christmas day. So he went to the lad, a many little chap, and said: "Look here, my boy, you are old enough now to understand things. Each Christmas when you received gifts you supposed, and, indeed, we told you, they were brought by Santa Claus. "As a matter of fact, Santa Claus is only a make-belle, a tradition that has come down through the ages to help make the Christmas season brighter and happier and less selfish for children. The truth is that your mother and myself have always been your Santa Claus. "This year, sonny, things have not been going very well with me and I can't just afford that bicycle that you thought Santa Claus was going to bring you. "Be a brave little man about it and we'll have a merry Christmas anyway, and maybe early in the year I'll be able to get it for you. But I really can't word it now. You won't mind very much, will you? "Why—no—dad," said the lad, though he had to fight a bit to keep the tears out of his eyes. "But," he said, thoughtfully, "no Santa Claus! Why, I believed in him, say, dad, you haven't been fooling me about Jesus, too, have you?"—St. Louis Republic Terms in Modern Evolution Terms in Modern Evolution. "Yes, it was romance, all right, even if it did turn out badly. It started at one of last spring's picnics. She was plucking white daisies or something with the proper background in perspective. He saw her and muttered: 'Oh, you pretty squab!' "Then what?" "Oh, she overheard it, all right, and in a roundabout way an introduction followed." "Go on." "Well, it wasn't many weeks before he had her out under the trees in the moonlight, with a mocking bird accompaniment, asking her: 'Oos duckle is so?' "Next chapter." "The first week in June he marshaled up sufficient courage to say: 'Say, chicken, let's get married?' "Yep; wedded bliss not long, either. Along with other indignities alleged in her divorce petition she says he called her a goose. He reattalied by saying no man was expected to stay married with a chattering guinea always around." "Now what?" "She got her freedom yesterday. Tonight he's celebrating, declaring his glad he's rid of the old hen."—St. Louis Republic. Tennis in Japan. The Japanese have displayed a peculiar aptitude for lawn tennis. To many Indianapolis players the sight of an expert Japanese on the park courts is not uncommon. Among the best amateur players in the city are Japanese house servants. What they lack in height they more than make up in agility. They seem to be indefatigable. Tennis, like baseball, is steadily growing in popularity in Japan. The former has become a favorite among Japanese high school and college students. Intercollegiate games have also become popular among the students and their friends. Among the well-known institutions that have a large number of enthusiastic tennis players are the following: Tokio Higher Normal school. Tokio Commercial school (higher), Waseda university, Tokio Kyoto university, Kyoto; Third high school, Kyoto. The foreign communities in the various ports, Yokohama, Kobe and Nagasaki, have tennis clubs. The leading foreign club at Yokohama is known as the Ladies' Lawn Tennis club. Tennis rackets are already being manufactured in Japan, there being fix factors in Tokio alone. Bird Store a Magnet. The bird store window is an unfalling attraction to many people. Perhaps it attracts men more than women, but it is a magnet that draws all children. Let the small boys discover a bird store and they hait and linger long, wondering over, or admiring the strange or beautiful feathered creatures within, and children walking with their mothers, if they should spy this window, are sure to tug her arm it to give them a chance to look in. The bird store window interests all children, as it appears to interest also many grown men who may be drawn to it by a natural fondness for birds and animals, or be attracted by the novel or striking character of the exhibit on view. Here, for instance, in this window a white peacock, a remarkable bird seen with its plumage in whatever form. As with characteristic, deliberation it walks about with its long tail feathers folded and trailing people stop to look at it, and then let it raise and spread its great white fan and many more halt and gather in a crowd around the window—New York Sun. Chemical Caterpillars The work of former investigators, Tichomorrow, Toyama and Kellogg, has been substantiated by Mr. Ripley of the department of biology, Trinity college, Hartford, Conn. 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CHICAGO, ILL. WILLOW PLUMES ON CREDIT The Sensation of Chicago ```markdown ``` If it suits you to make a purchase by HOUSE. NO COLLECTORS IF I FIND OUR PLUMES ARE QUARANTINE Easy—You We'll ALSO FURS IN ALL SITES TELEPHONE FOR PARISIAN FEATHER Telephone Central 3824—Automatic 4224 420 MURRAY - ANDERSON REAL ESTATE Insurance in A RENE SALARY AND PERSON Southeast Corner Phones Aldine 3892 Auto. 73611 FOREMAN'S IN OPEN DAY We Promise and Give a PRICES, 20c LUNOH COUNTER We Cater to Dinner Parties and serve Wheat Cakes, Hot Biscuits and 13 E. 35th STREET, You are Under No Objection You to make a purchase he will close the sale in Yer- NO COLLECTORS IF YOU DON'T WANT THE HOMES ARE GUARANTEED. Pay a Little Each Easy—You Wear While Paying. NO FURS IN ALL STYLES AND GRATU- TEPHONE FOR A SALESMAN TODAY. 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Telephone Central 3824—Automatic 42244 420 North American Blvd., State and Missouri St. MURRAY - ANDERSON - TERRELL REAL ESTATE BROKERS Insurance in All Its Branches RENTING SALARY AND PERSONAL PROPERTY LOANS Southeast Corner State and 31st St. Phones Aldus, 3092 Auto, 76811 Chicago, Ill. LUNOH COUNTER IN CONNECTION We Cater to Dinner Parties and serve all kinds of Salads. Try our Corn, Wheat Cakes, 100 Biscuits and Home-made Country Sausage. 13 E. 36th STREET. CHICAGO, ILL. Australia Would Save Birds. Strong protest is being made in South Australia against the continual slaughter of such rare birds as the ibis, the egret, cranes and spoonbill to supply the demands of milliners. The slaughter renders South Australia more prone to plagues of grasshoppers. The prime cause of the decline of its fish population is As the wading birds disappear the creature ans that destroy fish spawn increase in multitude. --- Royal letter writers may expect that, in the viciestudes of the centuries, their popularity will come to the test of that democratic implement, the auctioneer's hammer. Judged by this standard, King Edward III. and Queen Elizabeth have no reason to feel slighted. In London the other day one of the kings letters sold for $1,450, and a letter from Queen Elizabeth to Henry III of France brought $1,235. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Desterving or sympathy. "I am the mother of 21 children," declared a woman at Tower Bridge police court, who was alleged to be an habitual drunkard, "and I have always made my children's clothes, mended their boots, and cut their hair." "W all sympathize with you," remarked the magistrate, Mr. Cecil Chapm London Daily Mall. London Eggs Costly It is said the London taxpayer is put to an extra expense of $600,000 annually by reason of the prevalence of fog. One gas company alone furnishes gas to the value of $15,000 over and above the normal figure on a single day of fog. The suspension of traffic is another serious item. Improved Envelope Improved Envelope. A New York man has obtained a patent upon an envelope that is in reality a blank, cut, marked and gummed so that it can be folded over a letter and fastened.