Chicago Defender

VOLUME VII. NUMBER 33. A CRY FOR LENIENCY Governor William H. Mann of Virginia, by his emphatic refusal to interfere with the execution of Virginia Christian, the 17-year-old Negro girl sentenced to be electrocuted Friday for the killing of her employer, is arousing all of Chicago's righteous wrath. A Plea for Mercy. A petition has been forwarded from 350 of Chicago's prominent men and women to the governor asking mercy for the girl and in addition to the above petition more than 250 private letters were sent him yesterday as a result of the efforts of Mr. George Scheuermann of 464 North Oakley boulevard, who was impressed in favor of lenency and when the Chicago Daily World of Wednesday, Aug. 14, took up the cause of the condemned girl. Tireless Efforts. Mr. Scheuermann immediately began his efforts. He drew up and circulated the petition and caused the letters to be forwarded. Consideration Shown. The state of Virginia heretofore has shown to the race a small portion of consideration though that consideration was desirable, still it is evident, which is more important to said the other southern states. And if Governor Mann fails to keep up the good reputation his state has gained and should adhere to his original determination to allow this young girl, who was goaded through cruelty and pain to take a life in defense of her own, he will at least know the sentiment of Chicago, the second largest city in the world, regarding capital punishment. Agreable it is to the Chicago Defender to give to its many readers the knowledge that E. E. Ward, one of the most successful business men of Columbus, O., is a prominent member of the National Business Men's League and is one of the charter members of that branch of the league located in his state. Mr. Ward is a most active churchman and so chooses his life that every day will be a benefit not only to himself but to every member of his race. His liberality does not stop at a kind word or clasp of the hand but finds its outlet in avenues financial when called upon. Mr. Ward in his high morals, strict temperance and many other excellent qualities is backed up by three generations of men and women who were noted for their honesty, thrift and morality. And it is with much pleasure and a feeling of pride that the Defender numbers in the person of E. E. Ward one of its sincerest friends and advocates. The old landmark, T. A. Motley, came to town from Indianapolis, looking his part. He says he spent a few days over at Benton Harbor. He likes the summer resort all right, but give me, oh, give me old State street, especially now that the carnival is on. I could not stay away when the old street is to be made like day. Tell the boys to call at 21 E. 36th street to see me. STATE STREET CARNIVAL OPENS TONIGHT With All the Brilliance That Modern Ideas in Illumination and Decoration Can Give, the First Carnival and Street Fair Will Be Inaugurated—Enthusiasm at Its Height—Every Place Decorated—Odd Fellows' Hall Attractive in Purple and White—Souvenirs in Plenty. GRAND ELECTRI- The Queen of the Carnival the Most Popular Woman in Chicago to Be Crowned on Wednesday Evening, August 28—Col. John R. Marshall of the Eighth Regiment to Crown Queen—Grand Street Parade, Headed by the Elika' Military Band. --- Tonight at 8 o'clock the State Street Fair and Carnival will be opened by the turning on of the thousands of electric lights by Master William M. Porter. This will inaugurate the most gigantic enterprise of this kind ever given in this city and the only one exclusively by the race. State street has been transformed with the elaborate decorations of the various places of business within the carnival district and with the myriad rays of its canopy of electric lights it will rival one of the streets at the World's Fair. The Parade. With the turning on of the lights the carnival will formally open by a grand parade headed by the Elks' Military band under the leadership of Alex Annant. Following will come Great Lakes Lodge No. 43, I. B. P. O. E of W., I. W. Warden, exalted ruler, J. J. Jones, treasurer, Dr. M. R. Bibb, trustee, will lead the parade. Monday, August 19, industrial parades. All branches of business will be represented. Select music day and night. Tuesday, August 20, there will be a free street show and circus, with plenty of music. Wednesday, August 21, the various colored Catholic societies will have charge of the program. From 8 to 10 p. m. Prof. W. E. Berry will direct the Eighth Regiment band in a fine musical program. Tag Day. Tag day will be Thursday, August 22. All the moneys raised in this way will be divided between the charitable institutions and churches. A musical concert will be given by a lady's band. Friday, August 23, has been set aside as visitors' day. A committee will show them all the sights. An electrical display and music will be the program Saturday, August 24. Monday, August 26, prize drill and parade, followed by a band concert. Tuesday, August 27, the great Mardi Gras parade. Crowning of the Queen. The gala event of the carnival will be the crowning of the queen at 8:30 p. m., August 28. The se section of the queen has been by vote and the contest has been spirited. The coronation will take place at 36th place and State street. Col. John R. Marshall of the Eighth regiment will crown the queen. The queen will ride on one of the largest elephants in America. Besides the $100 prize she and her suite will have entrance to all the shows free. Thursday, August 29, the churches, secret and benevolent societies will have charge of the program. There will be several parades that day. Friday, August 30, the United Colored Labor and Industrial organization will parade. There will be fraternal music. Saturday, August 31, marks the falling of the curtain. Fire works, parades and music will be the order of the day. PEKIN THEATER DE- LAYS OPENING. City Authorities Find Flaw Which Will Prevent the Announced Opening. The Pekin theater had no sprinklera and in the inspection by the city authorities this week that little omission caused them to remain closed until they are installed. The management, however, promises to rush the work and the new date of opening will be announced through the Chicago Defender at an early date. MRS LLOYD WHEELER RETURNS. Mrs. Wheeler, relict of Mr. Lloyd G. Wheeler, Sr., former Chicago business man and mother of the well known Wheeler boys, Robert, High, Lloyd and John, has returned to the city and is stopping at the Soldiers' Widows' Rest for a few days. Mrs. Wheeler will probably remain here permanently and will his wife, "Chicago has grown wonderfully since I was here," said Mrs. Wheeler to a Defender reporter, "and I am proud The Chicago Defender. Petition Signed by 350 Negroes of Chicago—Private Letters by Hundreds Sent to the Governor—Govemor Had Refused to Interfere With Execution of 17-Year-Old Girl, Hence Petitions and Letters for Mercy. A Plea for Mercy. Tireless Efforts. Consideration Shown. E. E. WARD—THE MAN. Churchman, Raceman, Philanthropist —Not an Empty-Handed Friend, But a Veritable Cornuopia to His Race—A Man from Three Generations of Thrift and Progressiveness JOHN H. BURKE MR. E. E. WARD. CHICAGO, DLL., SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1912. NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE MEETING The Thirteenth Annual Session of This Organization, Headed By Dr. Booker T. Washington, to Be a Mammoth One—Delegates From Every Part of the Country—Local Committee Completes Arrangements For Entertaining and Housing the Great Throng. SESSIONS AT INSTI- Oklahoma Delegation to Wear Uniforms—National Negro Bankers' Association, the National Negro Bar Association and the National Press Association to Meet In Conjunction—Many Social Features Arranged—Dr. George C. Hall to Open Meeting. The committee on homes has been busy during the past week making assignments to delegates who are coming to the National Negro Business League, which promises to be the greatest session ever held in the history of the organization. Perhaps there is not an organization in the country that has been such a source of inspiration to the race as the National Negro Business league, which was organized by Dr. Booker T. Washington, the wizard of Tuskegee institute, and which has contributed much to the young men and women aspiring in life. Each year men and women from all parts of the country come together and tell about their success and failures in business. Those who have succeeded tell the methods used by them to bring about the success, and this has proven helpful to those who were looking on the dark side of the business world. In the sessions of the league every line of business trend or profession followed by the race is represented by successful men. It is not a meeting of oratory and display of eloquence, but a plain talk on plain practical matters. This has aroused a large amount of interest among the Chicago people of all races and classes, and a great interest has been manifested to contribute to the success of the meeting, which opens August 21. Dr. George C. Hall, president of the local league, will call the session to order Wednesday morning, August 21, in the Institutional church, Dearborn street, between 38th and 39th, and after the preliminary program, including a welcome address from Attorney J. Gray Lucas, representing the local league, and Edward D. Butler, of the firm of Butter Brothers, Dr. Hall will then introduce the president of the league, Dr. Booker T. Washington, who will present a representative of the league to respond to the welcome addresses. Following this he will go right into the program and continue in session until 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Talks on "How I Succeeded" will be the feature. President Washington's Annual Address There will be no afternoon session, and the delegates will spend the time in sight seeing and visiting the parks and places of amusement. In the evening there will be several short addresses, but the main feature will be the annual address by President Washington. These have grown to be of special interest, and it is expected that the Institutional church will be crowded from altar to door. The preference of seats will be given to the delegates of the league, those who have registered and wear the league badge. After the delegates have been seated, the rest of the seats will be given to visitors. Thursday morning the people will be given an opportunity to witness a rare thing—the meeting of a National Negro Bankers' association. The morning session will be given to them, and for the first time Chicago people will be given an opportunity to look into faces of men of the race who are actively engaged in the banking business. Negro bank presidents, cashiers and directors of Negro banks, will figure in this meeting, which will be presided over by Rev. W. R. Pettiford of Birmingham. The first social feature will be pulled off in the afternoon when the delegates will be given an auto ride through the city, visiting the board of trade, the stock yards, the large packing houses, the boulevards and places of interest. Sufficient autos have been secured to carry all the delegates—this will be a free ride to the delegates and members of the National Negro Business league. Provisions have been made for 1,500, which will be an interesting sight. The session Thursday evening will be of special interest, as Julius Rosenwald, the head of the firm of Sears, Roebuck & Co., the man who has shown his interest in the race by contributing large sums to the erection of buildings for colored Young Men's Christian Association buildings. The visitors will be given not only an opportunity to see the noted philanthropist, but to hear him; as well. (Continued on page 7.) FISK CLUB IN GREAT CAMPAIGN Meeting Sunday Largely Attended. Sunday evening at Douglass Center members of the Fisk club assembled to greet out-of-town Fiskites and Mr. Thomas J. Calloway of Washington, D. C., who is here representing the University and Endowment committee. An active campaign has been begun by the Chicago club and a great All-Star Concert is planned for August 29. Pour artists will furnish the program, whose names are given elsewhere in The Defender. At the meeting Sunday, which was of a social as well as business nature, there were present several out-of-town Fiskites who are spending their vacation weeks in the city or attending the University of Chicago. Among those present were Mr. C. W. Smith of St. Louis, Mo.; Miss Mildred Beyant of Louisville, Ky.; Miss Florine N. Jones of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Mrs. Mattie Bowdeen of Kansas City, Mo.; Miss Jennie Childress of Nashville, Tenn.; Messrs. Byrnes and Richey of Nashville and Mr. H. P. Cooper of Birmingham, Ala.; Miss Mary E. Spence of Fisk university was greeted by several of her former pupils and friends. The club was pleased to note the return of Mrs. Marie Peake-Merrill and Miss Estelle Webster, both Chicagoans, who have been out of the city for some months. Miss Birdio H. Haynes, a member of the club, entertained its members Tuesday night, August 13, at the Wendell Phillips Settlement, 2009 Walnut street, of which she is in charge with Miss S. B. Boaz as assistant. In addition to all the members of the local club there were present many Fiskites from out of town, including Dr. J. A. Lester of Nashville, Miss Anna J. Lott and Florine N. Jones of Chattanooga, Mr. T. J. Calloway of Washington, Miss Nettie A. Lederinger of Dyersburg, Tenn.; Miss Helen Shefey of Huntsville, Ak.; Miss Pearl A. White of Louisville, Ky.; Miss Haynes also had as guests several or her friends from the west side and Miss E. Davis of Cleveland, O. She was assisted in receiving by Miss Florence G. Jackson. All who were present spent a delightful evening. Losing Power as a Potent Weapon in Bad Troubles - Capital vs. Labor By D. W. Johnson. In this country, as in every other, the governmental affairs are purely political, but the foundation and perpetuity of every government depend upon the strength of its capital and labor. For that reason there ought to be a better understanding between capital and labor. There ought to be some way by which disputes between them can be more easily settled without serious inconvenience to the public. Strikes seem to be the only potent weapon that labor has to win its point, but strikes have about outgrown their usefulness. In most cases the strike is more detrimental to the laboring class than to the capitalist because labor can least afford to lose the money pending the settlement. At the same time the public is inconvenienced through a lack of accommodation. The industrial wars in this country are becoming more frequent and of a greater magnitude every year. There is much unrest and instability in all lines of industry on account of them. Many large ventures in the building trades and other lines of industry are suspended or not put into effect at all on account of the uncertainty which has such a deadly effect upon both capital and labor. WELCOME RECEPTION FOR DR. H. M. GREEN (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Knoxville, Tenn., Thursday, Aug. 15. —The many friends of Dr. H. H. Green will, on the night of his return to this city from his trip abroad, tender him a welcome reception. Plans are now being perfected for the program that will be carried out on his arrival. This promises to be one of the season's greatest events. Dr. Green will arrive in the city next Friday evening, on the Memphis Special, that arrives here at 6:40, and will be met by a large number of citizens in carriages. He will be driven home, and from there to the reception hall, where several of the leaders of the city will deliver welcome addresses, after which a general welcoming will be tendered and a delightful menu served. MR. EDWARD D. WIMP ASSAULTED Well Known Chicago Chef a Victim of Texas Thugs. El Paso, Tex., August 14—Mr. Edward D. Wimp of Buffalo, N. Y., chef on H. L. Miller's private car, was struck in the head last night at 1 o'clock with a large rock and three sutches were necessary to close the wound up. Wimp was on his way from town to the car, which was in the Union Station yards. Near the depot a man stepped out and hit him with the rock. Robbery is supposed to have been the motive. S. J. Cox was arrested by Patrolman Crawford and is being held in connection with the case. Advice. Have something to work for—and then work for it. WELCOME TO OUR CARNIVAL, DELEGATES AND FRIENDS "With Malice to None, With Charity to All." THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ROBERT S. ABDOTT MONTROSE RANHIN JESSE BINGA, Mgr. PETER POONES VIRGIL MACHE GTD, HAVE SPECT Blood-Thirsty Glove of Hunger Court Room Unresisting Year-Old Clue to Search Crime in the Bulls-Lynch —Masks Are HAD ALREADY BEEN A Spectacular Hearing Wild West Fashion Fashion Farce— Many C Loungin —Is To to The Colum- day, Aug armed in G o'clock Gilbeat in seer who SAFE MILK AND MILK FOR EVERYBODY. Chicago Health Department Encourages the Present Crusade for Pure Milk—Ordinance Governing Its Sale. Press Service, Department of Health. In the discussion that is now going on concerning Chicago's milk supply, both sides are agreed on four very important propositions. These are: 1. Milk should be as clean as possible. 2. It must be kept clean at all times. 3. It should be free from disease producing germs. 4. That the supply of milk should be big enough so that everybody desiring to use milk may be able to obtain it at a reasonable price. The ordinance that the health department has advocated provides that all milk sold shall be reasonably clean; that it shall be kept at a temperature not higher than 60 degrees Fahrenheit or colder than this if possible. It provides for the establishment of two grades of milk, both of which must be free from disease producing germs. The first grade is called "inspected milk." This milk shall come from cows that are ascertained to be free from tuberculosis and other diseases. A great many milk producers will not be able to meet these requirements for the reason that their cows have not been tuberculosis tested. A great many of the farmers too cannot be taught in a short time at least to produce milk that will meet the requirements of inspected milk. Because this is true the health department ordinance provides for the second grade of milk to be known as "pasteurized milk." This is a milk heated sufficiently to kill disease germs, which means that by this, diseased milk that would not pass as inspected milk can be made safe and wholesome. The ordinance also requires that the heating or pasteurizing-of this class of milk shall be done under strict supervision of the department of health, and the finished product placed on the market for consumers, clean and free from dirt and disease germs. C. C. SMALLWOOD RE TURNS HOME. Three Weeks' Sojourn in Hot Springs, Ark.—Returns Completely Cured—Under Care of Dr. C. M. Wade, Hot Springs' Leading Physician—Praises People for Their Hospitality—Prominent Railroad Man. Mr. C. C. Smallwood, 1912 Dearborn street, has returned to his home after a stay of over three weeks in Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. Smallwood has been ill all winter and his trip to Hot Springs was to regain his health. During his stay from July 11 to Aug. 9 he was under the care of Dr. C. M. Wade, the resident physician of the Pythian Sanitarium and one of the finest men as well as one of the most competent doctors of the race. Mr. Smallwood returns to us entirely cured of a most serious case of general debility. He is loud in his praise of Hot Springs and the hospitality of its people. Mr. Smallwood is one of Chicago's prominent citizens, and he reported for duty Thursday, Aug. 15 to the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad, where he been old, trusted and esteemed employee. Visitors, Current Events and Prognostications Fittingly Commented On. Riverside, Ill., Friday, Aug. 16.—The Progressive Sunday Club of Lagrange, under its new president, Mrs. Addie Cisco, at 11:31 drift-into-channels where it has begun to show the people and not depend on talk to show them for what they stand. A Charitable President. The president is full of that charity and love for the unprotected, which makes her life work in their behalf not a burden but a pleasure. On last Sunday through her was the notice of the condition of Virginia Christian, the mere child condemned to the electric chair in Richmond, Va., brought to the club. Action was immediately taken, a committee appointed and on Monday, Aug. 12, the following telegram signed by nearly 100 of the best colored citizens of Lagrane, Riverside and Hinsdale was sent to Governor Mann of Virginia: "Lagrane, Ill., Aug. 11, 1912—To His Excellency, the Governor, Richmond, Va., Honorized Sir; We, the members of the Lagrane Progressive Sunday Club do most earnestly and prayerfully entreat your excellency to commute the sentence of Virginia Christian, who is condemned to death. Her ignorance and youth should plead for her. Hoping you will hear us and give this your kind consideration, we must respectfully subscribe ourselves." That this young girl did wrong there is no doubt, that she should be punished there is no question, but that her life should be taken and her soul perhaps in all its ignorance unprepared hurled into eternity is a question and a serious one, especially for the Afro-American. Conditionlons Responsible. The Progressive Sunday Club goes on record as holding that the conditions which surround the colored youth in Virginia are responsible for this unfortunate girl's condition. Loyalty of the Negro. For nearly 300 years the colored race has been loyal to the white race; not a foreign foe ever clashed arms with this country that the colored men were not factors in the fight, and when in 1861 this union hung in the balance 187,000 brave black boys marched upon the battlefield and many gave their lives that it might be preserved, and now after nearly 50 years justice to him is but a mockery in most of the southern states. The Progressive Sunday Club is not a political club. It takes no part in politics, but the time has come when our colored voters must consider the issue and not the party and their support should go to that party (if such a party exists) that will use its power to better the conditions which surround our people of the south. Patrick Henry said well when he said: "is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery; forbid it, almight God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death." THE CARNIVAL PROGRAM. The beautiful program of the State street carnival was gotten out by Maj. R. R. Jackson, and they look good, too. married through the until the outskirts o' reached. Residence in. There the boy was hundreds of bullets bein- his body. The body has pieces by bullets that i no semblance of humanity. While the mob was kill the residents in the in their homes. attacked. The m not masked. MISS RUTH BR LEY Sunday evening the Robert Jones, 5138. In was ablaze with light laughter of friends of ing at the feet of and Miss ley, who came with a ret forced Chicago to acknowlhe she did in grand style, over ers of the smart set came honor. She made a lasting sion in Chicago and rumor ha a certain "over east" gentlehu the remark that "she may go Kansas City, Kans., but she use turn for me however." After light freshments were served and guests left for their respective home Miss Ruth collapsed in. Mr. Jones arm chair and was heard by a dender reporter to say, "we this way they do in Chicago!" MR. E. A. HALL APPOII ED STREET INSPEC (Special to The Chicago Defer Aurora, Ill., Aug. 16—Mr. E. Hall, a well known citizen, has been appointed to the position of street spector. Mr. Hall is the son of Father-Hall, the veteran A. M. pre- and founder of Quinn Chapel chapel, and lives in Batavia, Ill. one throughout the Fox River district is pleased with this appointment. The Eighth Regiment returned to day, none the worse for camp life. The boys stepped like 3-year-olds and say, they looked good to the world. young white lady took them for t First, and said, "My, my, but th did get tanned well!" LEAVE ORDER WITH YOUR News Dealers FOR Next We Big DEFEN uskeegee, Ala. late in agricul- science and agriculture, is of the hour in School teach- school teach- and is call- ne who can Its latest garment is its texture sign in ex- the fabric of former address, how hereof was a book, the title, ped- far the of efficient- ney for this? ining. had with- she Tus- g ed of efficienty for this? dining. had with- she Tus. 1 1 unto the surrounding its taught classes, that mothers' meetings or contests in vegetable taking. In a word she caught napping. The en- gence at Tuskegee, where mothers and farmers' meetings family held, would have her sufficiently to master the sher a Worker. man's story is but estrating the modern in who would go forth al teacher. Anticipat- gee Institute, a few olished a regular course and school teacher. ible upon which this that the student teach- a worker in his class worker in his community; two years in school at Tus- ks; the student elects the profes- sional teaching, he must begin to special studies in that direction; studies the theory of education as deed down from Socrates and illian from McMurry and Booker washington. In addition to this required to teach, actually teach in the class room under the direction of experienced teachers, both in the night school and the day school. He receives instruction in special preparation a lesson and in the presentation that lesson. That he enters the room and applies the of sentation. This is all Tusk, see Institute, which with 500 students is a big laboratory such work. Around the school munity are several model publicools. These are again the youngacher's laboratory. He makes trips o these and sees how such schools are conducted. Finally, through special arrangement, he is required to go out and teach in one of these for two weeks. In the meantime on the trade side he is taking one trade and observing many. His specialty may be blacksmithing or mattress making, yet in the course of two or three years he bicks up knowledge of the various kinds of farming, points on electricity, on shoemaking and on many other of the thirty-seven branches of industry taught at Tuskegee Institute. Practical Experience in Many Lines. But how does he gain any respectable knowledge of so many trades? Through correlation in mathematics measures, floors, and walls of the iss room. Over there a new brick building is being erected. Forth he is with his whole class and mathematics teacher and makes computation brick, the mortar, the rafters, tiles and the like. In his geography class he studies the actual and plants. He goes down to commissary and with the article indicators whence and how with the raw material one material was con- ditioned under consid- ered means, vegeta- tions, wood, grass, gran- composi- tions, and various edge until each pupil is familiar with many trades other than his own. Thus correlation gets into the blood of the young teacher even long before he chooses his profession. It becomes therefore second nature to him to each in this manner when he secures position. The Higher Branches of Learning. So much is said about industrial work at Tuskegee that frequently the impression gets abroad that the school is nothing more than training quarters for laborers. It is thought in many instances that the academic branches are very elementary and that they are but indifferently taught. This is by no means the case. True, no Latin, Greek or modern languages are taught, but in mathematics, English, geography and history Tuskegee Institute runs as high as the average high school of the south. In some branches it is higher. In English there are two years of rhetoric supplemented by the reading of several English classics. In mathematics, they cover plane geometry in addition to having concrete geometry. Economics, United States history, ancient and mediaeval history as well as physics and chemistry all run as high as do these subjects in the average high school. All these subjects are taught with an eye strict to the scheme of correlation, so that wherever the young teacher lands he can meet the demands upon the up-to-date teacher. THE WRONG KIND OF POLITENESS. The attention of The Chicago Defender has been called to the rapidly growing practice of many of our men who, when riding in street cars, signal out a woman of their own race and give her their seat. This is not right. When you offer your seat to a lady (and a gentleman always does) offer it to the lady nearest you, no matter what her color is. Remember the Golden Rule. Can you see the point? Home of Dwarf Races. In Luzon, the Philippines, there dwells a race of dwarfs known as the Actas, whose average height is four feet eight or nine inches. They live in the mountains of the interior, thus bearing out the theory of one authority upon little peoples that most, if not all, of the dwarf races survive only in the most inaccessible parts the continents or islands to which they belong. Men's Defects Sized Up. The ten chief defects of men, as deded by the votes of the women readers of Femina, one of the most popular women's weeklies in France, are agitism, easily first with 2,387 votes; then come jealousy, 1,968; infidelity, 1,783; intemperance, 1,417; cowardice (or rather base mean-spiritedness), 1,350; immorality, 1,070; despotism, 1,057; anger, 1,051; conceit, 1,000, and idleness, 935. Slamese Clothes. In Slam both men and women wear the "panung," which is described as a piece of silk or cotton cloth wound round the hips, the slack being rolled up, passed between the legs and hitched up behind in such a way as to give the appearance of a pair of loose knuckerbockers. For waist coverings the women wear jackets or blouses and the men wear coats. Floating Baths Condemned Floating baths near great cities are now condemned by sanitary authorities. The vast quantities of sewage that are discharged into the waters that usually border such cities are thought to be productive of disease to bathers, and certainly render their ablutions of doubtful value as a cleansing agency. Parisians Find Bent a Burden. Rents in Paris have increased heavily within the last decade. The number of vacant dwellings is constantly decreasing and many citizens fear that within five or six years they will either have to pay unbearable high rents or move outside the city. Insuring Private Cup To insure the owner of a private shaving cup kept in a barber shop that he is its only user there has been invented a paper cap to cover it, which cannot be removed without breaking a seal. Surely Enough. Her Father—"Young man, are you qualified to marry and support my daughter?" Adelbert—"I hold the record for running my four cylinder roadster 27 miles on a pint of gasoline." Truthful Advertising A strong movement is on foot to make advertising truthful, one of the startling results being that a merchant offers "cracked good patent leather shoes at three dollars a pair." Toronto Mail and Empire. Accept Long Preserved Recent Long Preserved. It is a curious fact that in the Bahama islands, which were settled more than two hundred years ago by Londoners, the Cockney dialect is as strong as it is in Cheapside. Taking the Eagles Mrs. Messer—Now, Tommy, go and kiss your auntie, or mamma will whip you hard. Tommy (after a long look at the auntie)—Whip me, ma! Part of the Profession Part of the Profession. When a man makes politics his profession he begins to cultivate the habit of seeing only one side of a thing—Chicago Record-Herald. Explained. Ella—"As a child I had hard work in learning to tell time." Stella—"Then that is the reason you never seem to be certain how old you are." Something Beyond That. Education is not merely the taking of ideas out of one's head and pouring them into the heads of children. Greatest Triumph For The Race in The Annals of STATE STREET FROM 31st STREET TO 35th STREET Local History GRAND AUGUST CARNIVAL and NEGRO EXPOSITION STATE STREET FROM 31st STREET TO 35th STREET TWO BIG WEEKS of MIRTH, MERRIMENT and REVIEW August 17th to 31st, 1912 Construction of Arches, Pillars, etc., to be a work of Art. Designs for the Street Decorations will be a Revelation of Incomparable Beauty. Overhead Lighting, Multi-colored effects—a Veritable Blaze of Glory. A Special Feature For Each Day's Program Every Military Organization, all Secret Orders, Associations, Clubs, Institutions, to be Featured in this Stupenduous Display of Thrift. Daily Parades—Music Everywhere—Amusements. 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, 3159 STATE STREET. Deaths of the Week Bradford, Clarence, 23 years, 3129 Washam; Aug. 8. Cook, Eddie, 1 year, 5316 Grove Ave.; Caldwell, David C., 44 years, 5035 5035 Ave.; July 18. Carter, Madison, 65 years, 1301 So State St.; Aug. 7. Hendrick, John, 26 years, unknown; July 29. Highower, Wm., 30 years, 2806 29th St. Ave. Hunley, Clarence, 21 years, 353 W. Chestnut St.; Aug. 12. Hudson, Thos., 36 years, 7226 Wentworth Aug. 6. Hudson, Octavia, 53 years, 3539 Dearborn; Aug. 9. Harding, Mary E., 48 years, 4508 St. Ave. Aug. 9. Harding, William, 34 years, 4553 Armour Ave.; Aug. 6. Humdon, Benjamin, 45 years, 3613 Dearborn; July 28. Humdon, Earl, 6 mos., 3009 La Salle; Aug. 6. Kimble, Agnes, 67 years, 133 W. 45th Pl.; Aug. 6. Lagoria,acia, 26 years, 1015 Wabash Ave.; July 28. McLemore, Jefferson, 62 years, 210 E 29th St.; Aug. 7. Neal, Michelle L., 5 days, 1332 La Salle; Aug. 7. Rayhorn, Bell, 59 years, 4509 Armour; Aug. 9. Smith, Lizzie, 42 years, 3651 Armour; Aug. 9. Toney, Mary, 40 years, 4609 5035 5035 Ave.; July 18. Works, Mary, 30 years, 5144 La Salle; Aug. 6. Foolish Question. A kid who attended the circus the other day is said to have asked his father: "Say, if one o' them Araba would fall off his horse an' knocked his teeth out, would he talk gum arabic?" Cleveland Plain Dealer. The Road to Fame "Virtue is its own reward," quoted the good young man. "Yes," replied the black sheep of the family, "the prodigal son got more fame than his virtuous brother who stayed at home and behaved himself." Great Is Education Uncle Joe—Well, Rob, what have you learned at school today? Anything new? Rob—Tep; how to fix crooked pins in a chair so they'll stay. Increasing Demand for Coal. The coal consumption of the world has just about doubled every ten years for the last century. Rich Copper in Nova Zembla. Copper ore discovered in Nova Zembla is said to be 40 per cent. pure. Stens are being taken to mine it. Woman's Leadership Woman's Leadership. A woman is not a leader of man except in so far as she leads him by the little finger—Exchange. Uncared-for Children a Menace. Every child that grows up without adequate care is certain to be a burden to the state in after life. English-Speaking Peoples. Just about 10 per cent. of the world's inhabitants speak the English language. Living on Credit. Many men consent to be virtuous only on condition that everybody will give them credit for it.—J. de Finod. Soap a Disinfectant. The ordinary brown kitchen soap is a strong disinfectant. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER Triumph Fete in The Annals Local History GRAND AUGUST CARNIVAL and NEGRO EXPOSITION KS of MIRTH, MERRIMEN st 17th to 31st Pillars, etc., to be a work of Art. Revelation of Incomparable Beauty. Veritable Blaze of Glory. Feature For Each Day's Publication, all Secret Orders, Association of Stupenduous Display of Thrift. Notes. Watch weekly papers for latest Concessions, etc. BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN THE QUEEN OF THE AUGUST CARNIVAL 100 One Hundred Dollars The Elected Queen upon and vote for the Lady you is the most beautiful. Street to THE CARNIVAL DEPARTMENT, THE ENDER, 3159 STATE STREET. E BINGA, Ma inner 36th Place and State St Mothers' Day in Neighborhood. A woman in Maryland contributes the following to the Woman's Home Companion Department of Practical Household News: "Four mothers in a little town have one day in a week that they call 'Mothers' day.' One of them keeps her own and the children of the other three all day, while the other mothers go shopping or visiting, or rest." Literary Note. We are told that two and one-half million people in this country live by writing. Of course this includes those who write home for money.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Breaking Even. Pat (to doctor)—"If Ol live, doctor, sure Ol will have you to thank for it." Pat's Wife (somewhat prejudiced against the doctor)—"And if you die, Pat, you can thank him, too."—Judge. Broad Definition. "Father," asked little Andy, "what's a leading woman?" "Any woman," replied father, "who is married."—Judge. World's Largest Stone Statue. The largest stone statue in the world is in Japan, a figure forty-four feet high. Only Expert Teacher. Only the man who can excite the interest and curiosity of his pupil can be called an expert teacher. Never Again. "That portrait doesn't resemble me at all!" "Pardon me, madam, but I once made a portrait for a lady that resembled her."—Flegende Blaetter. Ever Thus. "Pa, what's political knavery?" "What the other side's doing, my son."—Birmingham, Age-Herald. Remember. Don't sneer at the man who falls, but remember that he at least dared to try. Luclidity Demanded. Anything like obscurity in thought is a fatal thing. A. B. --- JESSE BINGA, Banker RANKIN & WHITE, Druggists PETER P. JONES, Photographer VIRGIL MACKEY, Tailor ROBERT S. ABBOTT, Publisher COMMITEE. Manager, Street Love as Poet's Inspiration. Moore lived up to his theory that love's young dream is the sweetest thing in life. He never let one love get old before he supplanted it with a new. Carey had his Sally of "Sally in Our Alley" fame. Surrey loved Geraldine from the time she was a child in short dresses. Cornellie, the astute lawyer, fell in love and became the brilliant dramatic poet. Thus it seems that love, whether successful or otherwise, for a time inspires its votaries. Transformation Summer Boarder—"What kind of fish are those, sony?" "Mud suckers. But on the bill of fare at the Eagle house they are mountain trout."—Life. Wide Choice of Thermometers. In America is used the thermometer of Fahrenheit, a German; in Russia that of Celsius, a Swede, and in Germany they use that of Reaumur, a Frenchman. Business Men. Business Men. Business men are divided into two classes—those who have machines and those who are.—Life. Nature is Perfection. One cannot improve on nature. The universal is not to be corrected by the partial. Has No Remedy in Law. An English judge has decided that a purchaser of forged postage stamps remedy against the seller. Mystery to Him. The man who is kind to his weaknesses can't understand why other people are not. Uncle Pennywise Says: A man with a monocle always has something to live for. The New Bedford Hotel 2 Blocks South Michigan Central Depot, Nearly Furnished Rooms By the Day or Week 116 W|EST WATER STREET J. N. BEDFORD Telephone 1872R Kalamazoo, Mich. Calls promptly answered R. W. GREEN Funeral Director 3832 STATE STREET CHICAGO Phone Douglas 5706 Phone Douglas 3688 HOTEL PULLMAN 3639-3643 S. State St. Finest and largest colored hotel in America. First class accommodations for married people. Everything new and up-to-date. Rooms; by Day, 50c, 75c and $1.00; By Week, $2.50 and up. J. A. JONES, Prop. European Plan THE BROADWAY An elegant 2 flat brick, stone trim, near Garfield Blvd., convenient to the best transportation in the city. Offered for sale at a ridiculously low price and on your Own Terms. Call at our office for further particulars. W. H. BOWERS & CO. Doug. 986 Automatic 73220 6 E. 31st St., N. E. Cor. 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SUBSCRIPTION RATES IN ADVANCE One Year $1.55 Six Months 1.00 Three Months 0.75 Julius N. Aventhord, Society Editor. Fon, Holly, Cartoonist. TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 3339 Entered an second class matter, February 1, 1906, at the Postoffice in Chicago, ill. under of March 3, 1879. Larger Circulation than all the other weekends combined. RATES OF ADVERTISING. Births, Bothrothals, Marriages and Deaths in New York. $1.50 Complimentary and Obituary Reso- lutions, each . . . 5.00 DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENT. One Day Advertisement. $1.50 Special rates given on large or long standing ads. Want ads, each . . . 2.00 Reading Notices, per line. . . 28 Rates for Detailed Advertisements furnished on application. Change of Address—Please give both the old and new address; and in writing specify the address as well as both the State and Postoffice, as well as sign name. IF YOU SEE IT IN THE DEFENDER, IT IS 80. SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1912. COURT GENERAL ROBERT ELLOPT. No. 7235, Ancient Order of Foresters; meets every second and fourth Maturity; and Odd Fellows Hall, 3387 Street. Chief Ranger 5, P. Y. Bubb, 6344 Dearborn street, phone 6310 Drew. 6326 Grow avenue, phone Normal 7652. 6328 Tulsa. 7652 Dearborn street, phone 3219 Calumet. 2414 Dearborn street, phone 3219 Calumet. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Quinn Chapel, 24th street and Wabash avenue, 201 and Dearborn streets DREAMING. If you're waking, call me early, call me early, mother dear, For sounds of revelry by night, at already do I hear. I seem to see some elephants, a bearded lady, too; A horse that talks, a mule that balks, a cow that cannot mow. And lots and lots of other things, to mention I don't care, Well, maybe I am dreaming of our splendid State street fair. It is to be hoped by this time that the political bosses have learned that we do not all vote the same ticket. Now that the Progressives have taken the women into camp we can breathe easier. One of our Republican newspapers, advises its readers to vote for Taft, pray for Roosevelt and bet on Wilson. Well, they're off in a bunch; take your pick. A great many people were under the impression that the sun had quit business for the summer, but we have it upon good authority that it will make its appearance a few more times before the holidays. You can breathe easier. Action regarding the pending street car strike was suspended by mutual agreement until the 15th. You may have to walk then, but there is no use in crossing a bridge before you reach it. Of course, you are going to the Provident Hospital benefit on the 22nd, you might be interested to know that you are being taking very rapidly. Better stop at the hospital and make your reservation before the choice seats are all gone. You will meet all your friends at the Provident Hospital benefit Thursday, August 22d, at Calmiskey Park. Society will be in full force. There will be a world of novel entertainments, including the famous Eighth Regiment band. Don't miss this treat. The platform of the Progressive party has everything inserted, from woman suffrage to Southern state pensions for confederate veterans. There is nothing omitted except, of course, a demand for enforcement of the constitutional guarantee of Negro suffrage. Their platform embodies one of a raft with the planks unfastened. Where is no unity of political or eco-principle to hold them consist-other. water carnival. On te it more re-umorous and won- derelat at the marvelous speed the frail little boats made, some of them exceeding fifty-five miles an hour. This is an age of speed. Today we find them tearing down a seven or eight-story building in the loop and in an incredibly short time we find in its place a modern skyscraper, and everything else in Chicago is done on the same scale. Blow! Why shouldn't we blow? Look who we are! It is a significant fact that Assistant Attorney General W. H. Lewis, whose election to membership the American Bar Association caused and among the members, should be drafted by Chairman Hilleus, to stump the country on behalf of President Taft. After touring the New England states he will be sent to South Carolina and Georgia. The Negro vote will be the bone of contention of all the parties, and it is a wise move on the part of the Taft managers to get Attorney Lewis and men of his caliber to carry the word among the people. The chief of police of Laporte, Ind, following a recent epidemic of robberies and holdups, issued an order to the police department to arrest all Negroes on the streets after 10 o'clock on night. Of course, it would never occur to the chief that the robbers might be white. We just offer this little suggestion that he might lock up everybody after ten, or, better still, just lock up the whites, put an extra guard around their homes and they will be as safe as babes in arms while the desperate (?) colored men roam the streets of their village to their hearts content. Julius Rosenwald celebrated his fifteenth birthday by giving to the public $68,750 toward the support of charitable and educational institutions. Booker T. Washington's splendid industrial school at Tuskegee was to the extent of $25,000. Mr. Rosenwald later attended after Carnegie and giving so much each year, he took this occasion to make the gifts he had planned for some time, to say nothing of the vast sums he so freely gives. It is remarkable the personal interest he takes in his work. He is one rich man that is beloved by a devoted cause he is living for others as well as for himself. The Eighth Infantry, I. N. G., which has been in camp at Springfield the past week, is the most popular regiment in the state, something like eight or nine thousand visitors were on the parade grounds last Sunday evening. Col. John R. Marshall, who, with the sickness, hates for the first time in fifteen years at encampment; though still weak; from his illness he assumed command on the second day and received a rousing welcome. The colonel is one of the most popular men, not only in the state, but in the country, and is often spoken to the highest government offices. The new minister of the state this splendid regiment soon, will be a monument to him and to his associates. The committee in charge of entertaining the National Negro Business League, which meets here the coming week, have planned to keep the visitors constantly on the go during their three-days' sojourn. The meetings will be held at the Institutional Church, and some of the most prominent speakers in the country will be present. Something more than a thousand members will be present. Our own business men are decorating their homes and the thrift, cash and energy of the "Windy City" merchandise will be apparent to all. The Defender reporter will be on the job as usual and will be glad to chronicle the worth while things from all parts of the country. Never before has there been such an impassioned appeal to save a young colored girl from being electrocuted in Virginia as was made by E. Vulputa Man, managing editor of the Chicago World. He says in part: "We believe the execution of this child would be a blot on the fair name of Virginia, of which we are so justly proud. We believe it would be a blot on your administration, which is claimed to be one of the best Virginia made. We believe it would be a blot on civilization, which is the days of executions by wholesale as a deterrent to crime. We do not believe that the law of an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth is the law of the twentieth century." There is no one that denies the fact that the girl committed a horrible crime and that she should be punished by life imprisonment, but some clementy should be shown owing to the fact that she is but 17 years old, uneducated, cannot read or write, had no kindly hand to guide her and since birth was immersed in the ignorance and darkness of a little cabin at Hampton, Va. Considering all the circles that Virginia shows, that Virginia herself, in part, is responsible for her condition. The hundreds of letters and telegrams sent to Governor Horace Mann asking for clementy shows the wide influence the World, Chicago's greatest daily, has on the reading and thinking public. WAITING FOR THE COLLECTOR. Every fair and upright man or woman believes in meeting their obligations promptly. If the grocer sells you a pound of tea or a pound of sugar and gives you full weight, he is entitled to your consideration in the matter of payment, and should you run a weekly account with him and tell him for a time of money or causes to go to you for his money, it is your place to seek him and settle your bill. He has accommodated you by trusting you and the least you can do is to show your appreciation by giving him what rightly belongs to him. A newspaper coming to your home is no different than any other necessity. It is well worth the price you pay for it, otherwise you would not be fallable or because you fall asleep at the time is a reason why you should not send your subscription in. In fact, it should not be necessary for a collector ever to see you. You realize that in case to have a successful paper we must depend upon our subscribers for support. The Defender comes to you each week at a price that is within the reach of all. It is embarrassing for us to ever keep harping on the money question, and, strange to say, those in poorer circumstances are always the ones to pay up. It doesn't raise your neighbor's opinion of you to tell them that you haven't paid a cent for your paper; you merely receive a pay up and help us to make the Defender the greatest race paper in the world. We are always in a receptive mood. If you cannot call personally at the office send a postoffice order or telephone us and we will call. Every business man in this section of the country should make it a point to attend the Chicago meeting of the National Negro Business League, which opens next Wednesday morning. The inspiration and encouragement earned at one of these meetings is the most important the cost of the journey. A comparison of the business operations of the race now and what they were twelve years ago, when the league was established, offers an eloquent vindication of the value of the organization, and a positive justification for its continued existence. No one who goes to Washington these days can afford to miss a visit to the elegant and well-appointed $750,000 Freedman's hospital, one of the very finest "relief stations" in the world. Although for the public, it has come to be known as a colored institution and is manned by colored officers and attendants. Dr. W. A. Crawford, chief officer is the nation's best administrators, and the hospital is enjoying its high-water mark of prosperity under his watchful care. From Our Exchanges Deceat at 102 years old Mrs. Marie White, aged 102 years, died at the Old People's home Friday, August 2. Funeral was held Monday, August 3 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon son's undertaking parlor. The assistant pastor of the First Congregational church officiated at the services. The parlers were crowded with friends and there were many foral offerings. The interment was at Mountain View cemetery. The deceased had been a resident at the home for years and was well known as the grandmother of Mrs. Nellie Moray.-Western (Col.) Outlook. Wickersham to Fight for His Aid Hawksham to July 24.-Attorney General Wickersham is going to Milwaukee on August 2 to urge retutenants to attend the funeral of Assistant Attorney General William H. Lewis, of Boston, colored, and if it refuses to keep Lewis in membership will tender his resignation. Reports that southern members of the association who are opposed to the colored attorney for racial reasons will go to the convention in large numbers, and the eastern members who will line up for Lewis have greatly stirred Wickesham, and he is using his best endeavors to secure a large attendance from these sections. The members of New York City have promised their support to him in his fight for Lewis.—Wisconsin Weekly Advocate. Our Women THE GAUDEAUMUS CHARITY CLUB. The Gaudaeumts Charity Club met on Aug. 12 at the home of Mrs. Clara M. Johnson, 3815 State street. Mrs. G. Plummer was hostess. The club will meet again on Aug. 19 at the home of Mrs. N. C. Haynes, 3407 State street. Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 14, Lady Elliott Circle, No. 199, C. O. F., and friends gathered in Jackson Park for their annual outing. The day was ideal, the crowd was a large and congenial one. Comp. Daisy Cartell, chairman of the outing committee, and Mrs. Plummer, a friend to the occasion. The races were under direction of Mr. Geo. H. Hutchison. Messrs. Jerry Williams, M. M. Rone and Cornelius Pierce acted as judges. Comp. M. M. Rone umpired the ball game. The races were as follows: Potato Race (14 entries)—First, Comp. Manile (14, G). second, Comp. Manile (14, R). third, Comp. F. First prize, hand ball; second prize, twenty-five, sanitary cups. Married and Single Women's Race (12 entries)—First, Comp. Leona Barner (married); second, Comp. Hattie Johnson (single). First prize, embroidered head rest; second prize, clothes line reel. Fat Women's Race (9 entries)—First, Comp. Daisy Cartell; second, Mrs. Lyons. First prize, china hair receiver; second prize, Japanese fan. Men's and Women's Race (15 entries)—First, F. M. F. D. O'Neill (aquest); second, Comp. Hattie Johnson. First prize, hammered brass tray; second prize, Dutch drinking cup. Can Women's Race (8 entries)—First, Comp. Leona Barner; second, Comp. Anna Knott. First prize, pin cushion, mounted on silver boot; second prize, hand colored picture. Ice cream, cake and lemonade was served by the committee and the day was concluded by a ball game between the "Fats" and "Leans" with Comp. Daisy Carrleton as captain of the Committee, Comp. John the captain of the "Leans," the "Fat," won, the score 10-4. A game of "Buzz" was not finished, owing to the swift approach of night. This game will be finished at our next Circle meeting and a full account of the winners and prizes awarded will appear in next issue of this paper. Saturday last Master Sherman Dudley, 4959 Dearborn street, was the winner of the eighth birthday. Many of his little friends and schoolmates were present to help him enjoy the happy event. IN CHICAGO AND ITS SUBURBS Our Local Department—Personal Mention—Religious—Social and other short paragraphs—Read it over carefully, somewhere you will find a line or two about yourself or your friends. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER Mrs. Katie Butler, 2523 State street, entertained a few friends at breakfast last Tuesday morning in honor of her cousins, Mrs. Hester Masserson and Enfe House of Louisville, KY. Mr. J. E. Merrett of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting his father, J. P. Merrett of 3226 State street for a few days. Little Mary E. Butler, 5252 State street, is spending the school holidays in Michigan. Mrs. Hawley of 5234 Dearborn street returned from a pleasant visit in Michigan. Mr. John Porter of Earlington, Ky., spent last week in our city visiting friends. The program of the Thiteenth Annual Session of the National Negro Business League to be held here Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 21, 22, 23, respectively, has been issued. The sessions will be held in the Institutional church, 3235 Dearborn church. Mrs. Robt. Blackmore of Detroit, Mich., will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Green, 3751 Vincennes avenue. Mrs. J. H. DeRuhl, 3629 Forest avenue, is in South Haven, Mich., for a few weeks recreation. Miss Harriet Hall, 3745 Wabash avenue, is spending a two weeks' vacation at South Haven, Mich. Mrs. R. Russell of Brooklyn will be the guest of his brother and sister, Jas. H. and Ada V. Johnson, 152 East 65th street. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, will be located with Mrs. Wm. H. Green, 3751 Vincennes avenue. Lest you forget, we say it yet—Bless you ice cream, 99 West Third-ixth street. Mrs. P. H. Kennedy and daughter, Miss Ora Kennedy of Henderson, Ky., are expected in the city next week as guest of their sister and aunt, Mrs. Lucile Suggs, 3718 Wabash avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rease of New York city are enjoying a part of their vacation at Atlantic City, N. J. Mrs. and Miss Anderson of Louisville, Ky., and Miss Bess Anderson of the guests of their cousin, Mrs. Katie Butler, 2552 State street. The Young People's Improvement Club of Quinn Chapel church announce to the public their lawn party on Monday, Aug. 26, at 38th and Wabash avenue. Amusements of all kinds and a good time in general. Tickets 10 children 5 cents. Berth Cook, president, Hattle Johnson, secretary. -1724- Read the death list published exclusively in the Chicago Defender. Mrs. Richard Shelton of Hot Springs, Ark., is visiting the city and is the guest of Mrs. Jacobs, 3444 Dearborn street. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Ushaw, 16 West 35th street, are spending their summer vacation at Benton Harbor and other Michigan resorts. Dr. Harry Minton of Philadelphia will be the guest of Attorney John R. Auter next two weeks. Dr. Minton is a delegate to the National Negro Business League. Mrs. Madeline Wilson, 3419 Wabash avenue ten days with her mother in Gmaha, Neb. Mrs. Emma Bradford and Mrs. Minule L. Budeaux of Birmingham, Ala., are in the city, the guest of Mrs. Mattie Hall, 841 Franklin street, north side. Mr. Abbott will be around as usual to do the collecting on subscriptions. Pa funds to no one else. Mrs. Thomas, the guests of Mrs. Wm. H. Green, after spending a delightful visit in our city returned to their home, Springfield, Ohio, Sunday last. Mrs. Robt. I. Hodge and Mrs. Samuel L. Wright entertained on Saturday last at dinner in honor of Mrs. J. Edward Smith and Mrs. Milton E. Ford, who left the city for a soloum of the watering resorts of Michigan, Smith is going there for her health, accompanied by Mrs. Ford. Miss Mar. and Ethel Alexander of Amberstburg, Ont., are the guests of Miss Eva Tucker, 419 East 32d street. The officers and members of A. M. E. Zion church tendered their pastor, R. E. Calilis and family a reception on Thursday evening. Mrs. J. M. Harris, 3242 Calumet avenue, has returned home after a pleasant visit down east. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Montgomery, 3412 State street, are visiting relatives in Kansas City, Kansas. Don't go home without taking the children some of Brown's home-made cream, 99 West Thirty-thigh street. Mrs. J. W. Montgomery, sister of Walter Doyle, 6449 Harvard avenue, is in the city as the guest of her brother. Mrs. N. S. Shelton of Columbia, S. C., is visiting the city as the guest of her son, Mr. Harry Shelton, and his wife of the Crawford building. Miss Margaret Huggins, 6612 Langley, W. Va., will attend Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Casse of St. Louis and Miss White of Louisville, Ky. Elder J. M. Webb of Seattle, Wash., will lecture at the Institutional A. M. E. church, 3825 Dearborn street, Saturday, Aug. 24, at 8 p. m. on his famous book entitled "The Black Man the Father of Civilization." Books on this book will be sold at 76 cents and his little book entitled "Jesus and Solomon were Negroes by Blood" will be sold at 25 cents each. Admission is 15 cents. The W. A. Wallace Bakery Co. make the "Kentucky Rolle" and "Wallace Rolle." The Rev. W. M. Franklin, D. D., Bristol, Ala., is a guest of Charles B. Travis of 3339 Street state. He will return to Brewton Monday. Mrs. W. B. Lyle and son and Mrs. John Thompson, 3635 Purs岭 Avenue, returned home Wednesday from Springfield, Ill., where they visited Mrs. S. C. Davis. Mrs. Martha Lawson of Halnesville, m.sister of Mr. J. W. Wallace, 3247 State street, and daughter, Mrs. Georgia Freeman, 55th and Grove avenue, is in the city en route to California. Mrs. Lawson came to say goodbye to her relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Russell, 3132 Grace are the fond parents of a baby girl the Sunday after Mrs. Lena David Kaufman of Cincinnati, Ohio, now in New York city, will visit Mrs. Brown of 3613 Prairie avenue next week. Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis made a decided impression in Washington, D. C., according to our special correspondent at that point. Goff Goff, Louis, Mom of Mrs. Bluestone Blackwell, is spending a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Blackwell, 3328 Forest avenue. One of the brilliant entertainments of the season for a visitor was a rose luncheon in honor of Mrs. S. B. Scott, wife of Bishop Scott of Nashville, Tenn., by Mrs. E. D. Lindsay, 3233 Vernon avenue. The table was one of the men's entrances were roses and rose cards. The men's desmesdies S. B. Scott, T. H. Wells, E. F. Alley, H. Duncan, R. Elam, E. Smith of Kansas City, Alfred Parker, M. E. Henderson, J. H. Roberts and M. Wesley of Houston, Texas. If you want a first class furnished room read our classified columns. Dr. John I. Taylor, one of the prominent physicians of Memphis, Tennessee, will be in the city until Sept. 1. Dr. Taylor is taking work at the U. of C. Mrs. J. E. Wright, 3538 State street, encumbered by a luncheon Friday last in home of Wm. Winn Ohio. Covers were laid for ten. Attorney T. C. Grand Pre, after an extensive trip through the east, has returned to the city. Mrs. J. E. White, 4314 Forrestville avenue, is visiting friends in Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo. Mrs. Minnie Johnson of 3472 State street is Friday week for French Lick and West Baden Springs, Ind., where she will spend a few weeks vacation. Drop in and dance "all night long" with Co. K. Twelfth Regiment Patrarch, G. N. O. of O. F., Wednesday evening, Aug. 21. Music by Twelfth Regiment orchestra. Admission 25 cents. Refreshments committee. Capt. W. J. Johnson, Lieut. R. D. Lewis and Sgt. R. D. Lewis, Lieut. R. D. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson of Washington, D. C., will be the guests of Mr. Arthur A. and Madame Anita Patti Brown, 3827 Bashaw avenue, during the National Negro Business League season. Miss Eva B. Lindsay of St. Paul, Minn., is the guest of Mrs. D. P. French, 3366 Calumet avenue. Mrs. the chapman of Walnut Hills, Ohio, is the guest of Mrs. H. C. Taylor, 3822 State street. Mrs. Julia Hawkins, 3450 Dearborn street, entertained Thursday last in honor of Mrs. James Hawkins of Detroit, Mich. The Parisian Feather Co. are now occupying their new quarters in suite 420 North American Building, State Street. Miss Florine Jones of Macon, Ga., is the guest of Miss Estelle Webster, 6430 Vincennes avenue. Little Martha J. Shelton, 2753 Dearborn street, celebrated her fourth birthday Monday afternoon. About fifteen little boys and girls were present to enjoy the games and seasonable refreshments that were served afterwards. It's easy to get good bread, ask for the "Kentucky Lofl." Miss Jennie D. Porter of Cincinnati, Ohio; Miss Daisy Merchant of Cincinnati, Ohio; Miss Sarah Bowman of Springfield, Ohio, and Mr. Wm. Porter of Cincinnati, Ohio, are the guests of Miss Gertrude Hart and Mrs. Anna Hayman, 67 East 36th street, near Michigan avenue. Mr. K. B. Montgomery, editor of the Wisconsin Weekly Advocate and strong Taft supporter, is spending a day at the city. Mr. Montgomery halls from Milwaukee, en route to Washington. Why don't you surprise yourself and please the publisher by paying your subscription? Mrs. Hester Kennedy, 3548 Armour avenue, entertained Thursday last in honor of Miss Ruth Simpson of Kansas City, Miss Estelle Edwards of Arkansas, Mr. Warfield of Pine Bluff, Ark.; Dr. E. Johnston of Helena, Ark.; Dr. L. H. Johnston of Coweta, Okla.; Dr. C. Golden, Mrs. Sarah Kennedy, Mrs. Mattie Brown and Mrs. Joffutt Miss Elizabeth Levy of Georgia State College, Orangeburg, S. C., and Miss Annie C. Jaclais, Clacson University, Orangeburg, S. C., are guests at 3817 Vernon avenue. They came to attend the carnival and business league. All advertisements for furnished rooms or flats must be paid for in advance. We have no collectors for this kind of business. Mr. Sidney J. Woodward, America's greatest colored tenor and teacher of music in the Baptist academy, and in charge of the choir of the Bethel Baptist Institutional church of Jackson ville, Fla., of which Rev. John Ford is pastor, is in the city to accompany Booker T. Washington to Lake Forest, where a large reception will be held by Mrs. Laffin. Mr. Woodward will be singing. Mr. Woodward will be remembered by the most of Chicago's leading citizens who sang at the concert that was held during the World's Day at Bethel church, in which Madam Woodward and Mr. Burleigh appeared. Mr. Woodward will appear at the Carter Villa. On account of business Mr. Woodward will return to his home on Saturday. He will be shown the sights by his old friend, Julius N. Avendorph. Mrs. Joseph Shoercraft and daughters are spending an indefinite stay at Belolet, Wis. Miss Hazel Thompson of 3252 Calmet avenue entertained at whist in honor of Miss Ruth Bradley Thursday evening. It was a delightful affair which will present highly entertained. Mrs. T. R. Burch of New York and Mrs. Rachel Crawford of Boston, Mass, are visiting Mrs. Dresden, 3535 Wabash avenue. Mrs. Rebecca Thomas, one of the leading members of society and a prominent club worker of Florence, Ala., is in the city visiting Mrs. Robert Mitchell, 3149 Prairie avenue. Thomas is the lifelong friend of the Robert Mitchell one of Chicago's most prominent lawyers and the husband of Mrs. Thomas' hostess. Miss Lizzie Jones of 5138 Indiana avenue held a reception on Sunday afternoon for Miss Ruth Bradley of Kansas City, Mo. All who attended spent an enjoyable afternoon and Miss Bradley was charmed with all whom Bishop and Mrs. B. F. Lee were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Carey, 3428 Vernon avenue, during their recent visit to our city. Dr. A. J. Carey, pastor of Institutional church, has accepted the invitation to deliver the Labor day address at Denver, Colorado, Monday, Sept. 16. Dr. A. J. Carey, pastor of Institutional inst., and will speak at Omaha, Pueblo and Colorado Springs before returning. Mrs. Theodore Jones Sr. came to the city Sunday, August 11, from her home in Topeka, Kans., to visit during the National Business Men's convention in Chicago, where she will avenue. When interviewed by a Defender reporter she said, "I am glad to be a daughter of the state of Illinois." But no positive answer could be received as to her returning to Chicago. Mr. Stewart of New York City is in the city, stopping at the Carter Villa, 3256 Rhodes avenue. Mrs. John Lang and Miss Marile Smith of Kansas City, Mo., left for their home Thursday evening after a stay of several weeks in our city as the guests of Mrs. Samuel Carter at Willis, Mrs. Carter hold a reception Wednesday afternoon for her guests, which proved a delightful at-fair. Mrs. Nannie O'Neal of Milwaukee, Wis., with her sister, Mrs. Grace of Baltimore, MD., are making a short visit to our city, Mrs. Grace will reside permanently in Milwaukee. Mr. Samuel Thompson and family have been visiting Pearlborn streets to 3426 Vernon avenue. Mrs. J. N. Washington of Hotel Washington has been indisposed this week. A number of persons living in the thirty-fourth block on Vernon avenue, whose birthday anniversary offices are located at a union picnic today at Lincoln Park. Miss Carrie Stratford has returned to her home in Kansas City. Miss. Julius N. Avendorph and two sons, Julius N. J. and Frederick William, left the city Tuesday evening for a two weeks' stay in Marquette, Mich., as the guest of her mother, Mrs. H. F. Claven, and Mrs. Alex, La Valle. Mr. Harry Hudson, our congenial friend, is spending his vacation sojourn through the states of Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana by way of trolley lines. Mrs. Robert Hall of 4338 Wabash avenue, matron of Eastern Star Lodge, Princess Hager Chapter, left the city Sunday evening to attend the convention, which is being held at Metropolis, Ill. She will return home Saturday day of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Dorsey of Brooklyn, N. Y., will be at the Carter Villa during the coming week. Miss Princely of Atlanta, Ga., will be the guest of Mrs. Harold, 536 East 44th place, the coming week. Miss Theo. Marsh of Boston, Mass., will be the guest of Mrs. Pauline. Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Grand Rapids, Mich., will be the guest of their sister and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Carroll, 3613 Prairie avenue. Miss Vivian Harsh will entertain Sunday afternoon from four to nine in honor of Miss Ida Gray of Minneapolis, Minn. Miss Gray will be the guest of Miss Harsh week after next. Miss Holland or Austin, Tex., is expected to attend the day as the guests of Mrs. F. Harsh. Mr. Thomas J. Caloway, one of Washington's leading attorneys and real estate men, is in the city for an indefinite stay in the interest of Fisk university. Mr. Caloway is secretary of the Alumni association of the university. He is stopping at Carter Ville. Miss L. Stubbs will be the guest of Mrs. Elia Martin for an indefinite stay. Mr. Frank C. Taylor, a New Orleans vetrean of the U. S. A., is visiting Chicago for the benefit of his health. Although here only a week there are signs of improvement, several trips will take shore being directly responsible. Mr. Taylor will remain here until September as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Green, 137 Sixty-seventh boulevard. Natural Thought Eve-If I were to die.would you marry again? Adam-How many ribs do you suppose a fellow can lose without coming to pieces? HER FUTILE LOVES By ROSE L. HONEYMAN. "Land of level left again!" sobbed Nancy as her eyes fell no the headlines at the top of the society columns. "He had to go and marry that freckle-faced Kitty after all—as if he couldn't get a pretty girl like me. It's the Limit. That means no roker skating this month, only moping at home instead. Don't deserve to decorate a corner seat either. Even homely Lisa got a good man to help her. She didn't try to make a vent shopping, didn't try to make a thing, and she's no richer than I am, either. But, lordy, she's provided for now. Jim never would have looked at Lisa if her Uncle Moses didn't have those buried money bags. Bet not. Wouldn't that just beat you the way men go after girls with prospect? Wish I had some rich uncles, aunties and things. A bank book is might at arm's ease. Wish I had one to carry in my pocket, and the would catch fellows just as fly paper does flee. Never did have any luck though—only work, work, work. Don't deserve it either—not to have any fun. It isn't my fault I don't have any gentlemen company. I try hard, goodness knows. That evening Oscar came I passed the tea water, the smiles, and the angel cake, to hide myself. I told him so, too, that I'd do nothing to four pieces, though. He didn't have to get sore because I smiled at Charley. It isn't my fault that Charley thinks I'm the prettiest girl in town. I learned a lesson, though. So when Shorty called I was as prism could be, kept my skirt pulled over my ankles and looked in tight ahead. I aired all my high school studies and told him I was going in a caracara. I was asking for my mind. "Any women could marry, I said, with an expression on my face to show that I was not sitting around, paying for my charge accounts ever after. One must not appear anxious about a man. If she wishes to catch him. Aunt Jille always said so. I just told him right out that none of my marrying buddies had of the kind, but he never came back. He took up with that sappy Anna Lee, who hasn't a thimbleful of gray matter. La, I didn't care. Aunt Jille always said: "Keep the men in the places and they will respect you." I wonder if Aunt Julie knows for sure. Brissadshaw got married to a swell hard-ware clerk and she said she used to be a nurse. She did it. It's mighty hard to know what to do in such delicate matters. "Every girl in town is changing her name to Mrs. Lysander Jones, Mrs. Sam Hill, and other aristocratic names. Wish I could. Everybody has a life, Rob, and it looks look at me that I have to pull my hat down on the side towards them as I pass by, it is so embarrassing. Nannie Ray and Martha Little stand and giggle on the street corner with the boys for an hour. Aunt Julie told me it won't work. I look on the street, and I never do it. I look straight ahead and pass on. "One Sunday afternoon, I put on my new white dress, with short sleeves and a blue sash. I must have looked right cute, I guess, for a fresh Alexander called to me, 'Where are you going, sister?' I didn't say anything. If I had, he might have treated me to an ice cream soda. I wish I had now. I guess I'm too distant; I don't know. "The other night when Rollo took me home from the surprise party and squeezed my hand at the gate, I jerked it away and fixed him with my glittering eye as best I could in the dark, because Aunt Julie always told me it was an insult for a man to lay the tip of his finger on a girl. I wasn't going to have a man insulting me and I told him so. Gee, but he needn't have gotten so mad! I didn't do anything. I am always putting my foot in, for all I try to do as Aunt Julie says is proper. But I never want to do that. The other girls who are not so lady-like as I am, have beauty to burn. It's the limit. "Guess I don't care much, though, when'Bob is around. He is coming home from Japan soon. 'Quality not quantity in men as in everything else,' Bob is quality all right. I always did him. Hope I can nab him." Oboe Players In Demand. Maude Powell has expressed her surprise that there are not more people learning to play the instruments in this country, she says, "there is a native born oboe player, but I have never met him. And oboe players are always in demand." As a matter of fact Miss Powell is right. Oboe players, trumpet players, trombonists, and string players are always in far greater demand than they are in stringed instruments. Good performers on the former instruments draw salaries ranging from $35 to $75 a week, and they can always find employment all through the year. Caught Napping Mrs. Bacon—What did you think of that hat Miss Styles wore to church, this morning? Miss Johnson—I didn't notice Miss Styles hat, "It's funny you didn't see it. She sat directly in front of you." Well, suppose she did. Do you suppose go to church to look at women's hats?" "Well, dear, it's the same hat Miss Styles wore to the theater night before last, and which you claimed obstructed your view of the stage." Generous impulse. "Why do women want to take a hand in politics?" "I suspect," replied Miss Cayenne, "that some of them are generously sympathetic with the predicament of women, while trying to ruin the country and want to come to the rescue." 1 300 OFFICERS TO GUARD STATE STREET CARNIVAL Complete Final Arrangements for the Greatest Pleasure Event in Local History—The Chicago Defender Will Issue a Special Carnival Number—Special 50,000 Etra—Party of 250 Charters Special Train—Southern Newspaper Offers Trip to Carnival as Reward to Subscribers—Many Unique Features. THE HORSE WITH HUMAN BRAINS "Mazeppa," the Equine Wonder of the Century—Plays Musical Instruments—Disrobes and Goes to Bed—Telephones and Rescues a Child—See "Chiquita," the Smallest Lady in the World; 22 Inches High; Weight, 24 Pounds—Merry-Go-Rounds, Ferris Wheels and Other Attractions. The Grand August Carnival and Street Fair is attracting attention through the entire world. Every section of the country is arranging for special rates during the two weeks of mirh and merriment and in some places special trains are being arranged for. The committee managing the affair is paying particular attention to the safety of the thousands that will line State street. Three hundred uniformed and plain clothed policemen will be assigned to the carnival district from the beginning to the end. Sudden illness or accidents will receive prompt attention from a special hospital corps stationed in every block. The more serious cases will be sent to the Provident hospital in the carnival's special ambulance. The Defender's Carnival Number. In connection with the carnival the Chicago Defender will issue a special carnival number. Among other things will be special writenups and cuts of the various business houses throughout the carnival district and all the latest news about the various speeches, At the headquarters of the committee it was learned that one hundred and twenty persons would arrive on the second day from California and that encouraging reports had been received from Grand Rapids, Detroit, Cleveland and Toledo. It is the consensus of opinion that the carnival will be one long to be remembered in amusement annals. Some Unique Features. Those who are engaged to furnish the amusement features are the largest aggregation in tour, carrying a special train of twenty-two double-length railway cars. "Chiquita," the smallest lady in the world, being but 22 inches high and weighing but 24 pounds, is another sterling attraction that will be found on the Midway. ```markdown ``` Some of the other attractions of merit that will line each side of the street will be found in two merry-grounds, two Ferris wheels, Jungleland show, Kelly, Happy Jack, Maid of the Mist, Zazzett's Old Plantation with 100 boys and girls, Armstrong's Fat and Lean exhibit, School Days and fifteen other high class amusements. The principal attraction is "Mazepa," the horse with human brains. "Mazepa" plays musical instruments, disrobes and goes to bed, adds figures, telephones and rescues a child from a burning building. Another feature attraction consists of "Queen Lill," the performing elephant. --- BOOKS AND THOSE WHO WRITE THEM. The Negro Year Book, which has just been published under the auspices of Tuskegee Institute, is the result of a systematic attempt to supply the growing demand from all parts of the United States and many portions of the Old World for accurate and concise information in regard to the history, progress and present status of the Negro race. It is based to a large extent on the inquiries that have come to the institute and have been turned over for reply to the department of research of which Monroe N. Work, the author of this work, is the head. --- Among the subjects treated in the work are: "A Review of the Negro in 1911," "The Economic Progress of the Negro," "The Negro in the Religious Field," "Negro Education," "Negro Soldiers' and Heroes," "A Chronological History of the Negro in America." It contains directories of Negro banks, Negro towns, business leagues, hospitals, newspapers and national and fraternal organizations. There are also carefully classified lists of books and articles relating to the Negro. The year book, which is bound in paper, has 229 pages. The information is arranged in a concise, systematic form so as to make it easy of reference. The book is not published as a business venture although it may be so later, provided it finds a sufficient number of readers. In order to determine whether there is sufficient demand for the year book to warrant its continued publication in succeeding years a price of 25 cents has been placed upon it, postage 5 cents. A considerable reduction will be made to persons desiring ten copies or more. Address Negro Year Book Company, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Still a Chance for Him "That man will leave footprints in the sands of time," said the admirer, "No." replied the sarcastic observer. "He'll keep jumping on everything in sight till he obliterates- his own tracks." PALATIAL CAFE OPENS. The Mineral Spring Club, With Mag nificent Appointments Will Welcome the Public Tonight. Although State street is dotted with attractive cafes and buffets there is none more beautiful in decoration or more perfect in appointment than the "Mineral Spring Club, 3517 State street, which opens its doors tonight. This palatial establishment is the most perfect place south of the loop. Mr. Wm. Lewis, the proprietor, and Mr. Henry Sneed, the manager, are well THE BARBER SHOP THE MINERAL SPRING CLUB. The Beautiful Cafe at 3517 State Street, Which Opens Tonight. qualified to operate this up-to-date place and their many friends say that "success is assured." Especially noticeable is the beautiful front entrance. The entire first floor from State street east to the elevated railroad furnishes exceptional facilities for wining and dining amid comfortable and elaborate surroundings. One thousand electric lights adorn the place and the Roman lights are of rare make. The service kitchen is unique. The management says that "unches and dinners will be served at all hours." Neum of the Churches Griffin to Conduct Revival. The Third Baptist church of Anora will begin their summer revival Sunday, August 18. Dr. H. W. Knight will preach Monday evening, Dr. F. A. McCoy Tuesday evening. Dr. J. O. Griffin, pastor of the 12th Street Baptist Church, Calro, Ill., who is now closing a successful four weeks' revival at Springfield, Ill., will begin preaching in the summer revival at the Third Baptist church Wednesday evening, August 21, and will conduct the meeting until the close. Dr. Griffin is said to be the greatest and most successful Negro revival preacher in the north and southwest. Rev. Alton H. Blake, pastor, seems highly elated over his ability to secure Dr. Griffin and expects to have a great revival. The Institutional Church. Last Sabbath was a great day at the Institutional church. Tomorrow will be another "great day in Zion." Last Sabbath Rt. Rev. B. F. Lee, D. D., LL. D., who was recently assigned to the Episcopal supervision of the Fourth Episcopal district, preached an eloquent sermon upon "The Mission of the Church to the Masses." An audience that filled the auditorium of the church listened with rapt attention to the broad and liberal views of this learned and distinguished prelate. Tomorrow Bishop E. C. Cottrell of the C. M. E. church will preach the morning sermon at 10:45. A special service preliminary to the coming annual convention of the Men's Business league will be held at 8 p. m. A symposium, in which delegates from several states will participate, will constitute the program. Dr. Booker T. Washington is expected to arrive in time to deliver the closing address of the evening. On Tuesday evening the "Southern Female Quartet," assisted by the "Lewis' Female Brass Band," will render a concert complimentary to the Business league. It is expected that all of the delegates who had not already reached the city will have reached here by Tuesday evening and any who have not already been assigned to homes will find their homes on Tuesday evening. The public is cordially invited to each and all the services. Art of Cookery. "The art of cookery is as old as history; its development measures the development of civilization. More people are engaged in cooking all or a part of their time than in any other occupation. On the selection and preparation of food depends, more than on any other single factor, the health and consequent happiness and prosperity of mankind."—American School of Home Economics. Origin of Fire Insurance Fire insurance is said to have originated after the great fire of London in 1666. Queensland's Riches in Timber. Queensland is estimated to have forty million acres of forests as yet uninspected and unreserved. OUT IN ENGLEWOOD. Weekly Letter from This Thriving Section of the City—All the News. Mrs. Ellison of 6049 Ada street, who was on the sick list, is able to be up and around the house again. Mrs. Everage of 1344 W. Gist street entertained the Ideal Woman's Club last Friday. The president was out and everybody present thought they were in Hampton attending the National convention after Mrs. Lyles so beautifully outlined the business of the meetings and describing the towns and places where she went and the time she had. Mr. George Hill of 6043 Loomis street has gone to Louisville, Ky., on his vacation. Mrs. Davis Hill is in Marlon, Ind., for a few weeks visiting relatives. Miss Sarah Woods of Aurora, Ill., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Gordon. Mrs. George of 6119 Ada street fell down steps and the fall proved to be very serious. The cadets of K. P. drilled Tuesday night at Shiloh Baptist church. All who saw them were well pleased and gave the boys the greatest applause. The Ideal Woman's Club will meet Aug. 23 at Mrs. Hardy's, 6336 Morgan street. Miss Effie Jane Carrothers of Benton Harbor, Mich., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. L. S. Williams, 7418 Aberdeen street. Mrs. Linnie Jordan of 6043 Loomis street entertained Mrs. Hollon and Miss Effie J. Carrothers and Mrs. L. S. Williams Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Williams entertained Mrs. M. B. Rogers of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Miss E. J. Carrothers of Benton Harbor, Mich., Friday afternoon. Mrs. E. P. Eastman of Vicksburg, Miss, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. B. Everage, 1344 West 61st street. Mr. Will Everage of 1344 North Gist states has been very sick, but is able to sit well. SPARKS FROM THE RAIL. Winston's Spicy Gossip of Men and Events in the Railroad World. Mr. R. A. Cole is general relief porter in the service of the Pullman company, and is relieving on the Pere Marquette railway from Chicago to Grand Rapids, Mich., and over the C. E. I. railway to Evansville, Ind. Mr. Sam LaForce, 3221 Wabash avenue, Chicago, is now taking his lay-off at Omaha, Nebr., with his wife and daughter. Mr. LaForce operates buffet car 140 between Oelwein, Ia., and Omaha, Nebr., in the service of the C. G. W. railway. Mr. C. B. Montague, 54 Ferry street, Hoboken, N. J., is holding a position as second chef between New York and Chicago in the service of the Erie railway. The Chicago Defender is sold on the train by John R. Winston, five cents a copy. Mr. T. J. Garrity, 4550 Evans avenue, is in the service of the C. B. & Q. railway between Chicago and Denver, Colo., as buffet porter. Messrs. S. C. Wethington, 5326 Dearborn street; J. O. Freeman, 139 West 45th place; W. R. William, buffet porter; W. O. Cockrell, 729 Bryant avenue, North Minneapolis, Minn.; our most popular E. W. Weaver, 2621 Wabash avenue; the gentlymanly Pullman porter, W. Payse, 6432 Viennese avenue, are giving up-to-date service to the traveling public and to the satisfaction of the Pullman company and the Chicago Great Western Railroad company. Mr. Joseph B. Winston is in the service of the Pullman company between Chicago and DesMoines, la., over the lines of the C. G. W. railway. Mr. C. Smith, 2609 4th avenue, South Minneapolis, Minn., is in Pullman service between the above named city and DesMoynes, Ia., over the Chicago Great Western railway. Our popular Mr. Claude Crane of Chicago, who is in the cafe parlor car service of the Chicago Great Western railway of the southwest division, will in the near future, when he gets his relief, visit at Minneapolis, Minn., instead of Chicago. Mr. McNeir is again in Chicago on his relief from the southwest division on the Chicago Great Western railway. Proper Method of Writing. A twisted spine or writer's cramp are the alternates between which the French government has to choose in establishing once for all the type of handwriting to be taught in the schools. Some years ago there was a unanimous outcry from the doctors against teaching children to write a sloping hand, the promised result being a race of hunchbacks. Like the "Bill" Nut The "pill" $^\textcircled{b}$ nut tree grows in the southern part of the Island of Luzon, and nowhere else in the Phillippines. It is a large tree, and its seed is described as extraordinarily rich in flavor. All the Americans in the Phillippines think it the finest nut grown. When the nuts are roasted, if a light match be touched to one of them, it will burn like a lamp, so rich is it in oil. Scientific Attainment The porcus lead of Prof. H. T. Hanover of the Danish Polytechnic high school of Copenhagen, is said to be the result of many years of study of the problem of accumulator efficiency. The lead is filled with cavities so small as to be visible only through a powerful microscope, but they diminish weight, and they add so much to the surface that it is said storage batteries have their capacity increased five times without addition to their size or weight. Time Well Spent: One minute spent in appealing for divine guidance appears to have been one minute well spent—Rochester Herald. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER IN ANCIENT EGYPT Body of Pharaoh Still Visible in Old Tomb. Country Always Irredeemably Moham medan—The Tourist Is Awakened at Dawn by the Muzzel Calling All to Prayer. Cairo, Egypt—The old, old Egypt—the Egypt of the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the temples of the Upper Nile. One can never forget it, though no one can fully describe the sensations it arouses. It is, indeed, impossible to paint with a pen the sapphire blue of the sky, that interlude of color between the golden glow of the African sunset and the Egyptian darkness. As I walked about through the broken columns of Karnak and saw still guarding the doorways the statues of kings in the Temple of Luxor carved 1,500 years before Christ—as I groped down the long stairways into the tomb of Amhenhoten III where the body of the ancient Pharaoh, still visible, has lain fore more than 30 centuries; or standing under the bright tropical sun upon the towers of the Temple of Denderah, beautiful in the memory of the Egyptian Goddess of Joy and Love, one looks far across desert sands to the Nile, flowing through old, hushed Egypt, as Leigh Hunt says: "Like some great mighty thought threading a dream." But the impression, also difficult to analyze or interpret, which the western traveler and student receives before many hours in Alexandria or Cairo, is the fact that he has reached the land of the Moslem. In Egypt, Islam is the great ever-present reality. It faces one in the field as well as in the mosque, in Egypt's laws as in her social customs, in her homes and in her schools, Egypt has often changed her conquerors; indeed, she has through generations been virtually a subject race. But since the Arabs crossed to Egypt in the seventh century the land has been irredeemably Mohammedan. On my first morning of residence in Cairo I was awakened at daybreak by a muzzein in the minaret of a mosque near by, chanting in that voice that is half a song and half a wall the Mohammedan call to prayer. This call is answered not by a few people in one particular social strata of life, but by a whole nation. I have seen a mosque full of students and stately shelters leave their books for these daily summons to prayer, which if they are true Moslems they obey five times each day. I have seen the Courtyard of Egyptian Palace. humble shopkeeper checking his routine of trade to bow behind his counter toward Mecca; I have watched the tired fellaheen stop the loading of his camel and kneeling by his waiting beast echo the name that reverberates through all Egypt—the name of Allah. ago on television railway, cramp on the house in type of the house was a doctor writes a rule be- And not only in peace, but also in war, this faith with its magic watch-words has been mighty. "The Koran and the Calliph!" has been the greatest battle cry of Moslem soldiers. Today even, a verse from the Koran will bring the Mohammedan zealots to their highest pitch of frenzied fighting. It is very entertaining to observe the dogs in a large glass case on the ground and just at that level where you can look them over properly. The slughi, or gazelle, hound is interesting, although the coats of the specimens are not at their best. The slughi, we are told, is one of the oldest breeds of dogs, being represented (under the name of zeelugh) in the frocices on the tombs of Ben-Hasan in the valley of the Nile, Egypt. I have read somewhere that the three earthly things an Arab most admires are his horse, his slugh and his wife's earrings. A copy of one of the fresco paintings is shown in the wall case on the north side of the hall. The true slugh is kept by the tribes of the eastern deserts, the finest strain being in the possession of Bedouin chiefs. The breed is also known as the Syrian or Persian greyhound, although short haired dogs are likewise included under the former name. These dogs are used for hunting gazelles, hares and other game, often with the assistance of falcons, which fly at the head of the quarry. Treasure Island Is Sold Honolulu—Christmas Island, the center of many pirate tales and the original of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island," has been sold. The Island is a copra producer. Impaled on Hot Ball. Pittsburgh, Pa.—Frederick—Nehmer, aged fifty, a roller in a steel plant, met a horrible death when a steel rail, glowing hot, was thrust from the rolls through his body. Wicked Grandmother Two big tears rolled from under Harriet's lids and made their way slowly down her plump cheeks. "Harriet, dear," said Mrs. Martin, gently, but with marked firmness, "I think you'd better go to your own room for a white. "She's such a queer child," she went on after Harriet had disappeared with a gulp of despair. "She simply determined that she won't wear her new dress to the party tomorrow. She wants to wear her old one!" Grandmother Hilton, to whom the remark was addressed, passed over this unnatural state of mind without comment. "Why doesn't she want to wear the new one?" she asked. "She says it makes her look funny," moaned Harriet's mother. "She says it's not like the other girls' dresses. Well, I didn't want it to be like the other girls' dresses. I tried so hard to make it have a little individual." "Oh!!" said Grandmother Hilton. "Of course you're right, dear," she said, after a moment's reflection, "but since it makes her so unhappy don't you think it would be better to let her wear the old one?" "When she has a perfectly new one?" cried Mr. Martin, desperately. At this moment Harriet's tear stained face appeared in the doorway. "Then can I not go to the party, mother?" she hiccupped. "Harriet," said her mother, sternly, "you will go to that party and you will wear the very pretty and unusual looking dress that I got for you. Not another word, please." Harriet gave vent to her feelings in a sudden loud howl "Oh!" she walled. "How can you be so mean to me? I don't mind a bit staying at home if you will let me, but it will just kill me to wear that dress. There isn't another girl in the world that has one like it. I can't bear to wear it." Mrs. Martin looked at her own mother. "Did you ever hear anything like it? It's ridiculous!" she exclaimed, forly. The atmosphere of the household was fraught with gloom during the rest of the day. Harriet's swollen eyes and general air of desolation gave the place the effect of a tomb. When Harriet's father—who went up on the general principle that Harriet should be allowed to do exactly as she pleased so long as it would do her no bodily injury—came home and learned the cause of his daughter's deep depression, he laughed. "Well, for goodness sake, why don't you let the kid wear the old one?" he inquired. Then he observed the firm line made by his wife's lips and he knew there was no use in discussing the matter further. "A new silver dollar bestowed on Harriet helped to relieve the tension, but the watery little smile which he received was a far cry from the joyous peal of laughter that he had hoped for. Consequently he, too, was depressed and silent. After Harriet had gone to school the next morning Mrs. Martin, with the air of a defiant cuprit, took the bone of contention into her mother's room. "Now, isn't it a pretty dress?" she asked, belligently. "Indeed it is," said Grandmother Hilton with enthusiasm. "It's just as pretty as it can be, b'; it is rather different from the way most of the girls' dresses are made, isn't it?" "I wanted it to be different," said Mrs. Martin, obstinately. "It is so much prettier than the way dresses are made now and I want Harriet to have a little independence." Grandmother Hilton smoothed out the soft folds gently. There was no hint of gulle in her tone, nor was there in her sweet face when she spoke again. "Don't you think it needs pressing Genevieve?" she asked. "Suppose you let me run down to the kitchen and smooth it out a little." "Oh, will you, mother?" said Mrs. Martin gladly. "It does need pressing and I'm so rushed this morning that I don't see how I'll get time to do it." Grandmother Hilton's face was still as innocent as that of a newborn babe when she began gently to run the iron over the delicate little frock. It was surely no fault of hers that she was suddenly the victim of an attack of sneezing. It was not until she had sneezed three times rather deliberately that she remembered she had left the hot iron resting on the filmy frock. When she lifted it the imprint of the whole iron showed plainly. In one place the material was burned quite through! Mutesly she gathered up the dress and meekly she laid the evidence of her evil doings before her daughter. "I'm afraid I'm getting very careless and forgetful, dear," she said contritely. "It was unforgivable." Mrs. Martin's feelings were too deep for words. It was a very happy, gay Harriet who danced out of the house that afternoon on her way to the party, wearing her beloved little old frock that was "just like the other girls." Her mother and her grandmother watched her lovingly until she had trotted around the corner. Then Mrs. Martin's expression became slightly cynical. "What a fortunate accident that was for Harriet!" she said as she turned and left the wicked grandmother on the steps. No Chance for Him. "There!" said the ambitious young man when he had finished his great epic, "that's done. Now all that is necessary is to find a publisher and cause the public to become interested in me. Confound it! I have no friend whose wife would be willing to cause a commotion by eloping with me." Argument, as usually managed, is the worst sort of conversation; as it is generally in books, the worst sort of reading—Swift. GUESS WHO? Do you think R. R. would speak rash and could not buy her a double ruby to his doll? Chinese and American Restaurant In Connection. High Class Entertainers HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietors 2 WRESTLING MATCHES ILLA VINCENT—The Cuban Wonder vs. HALY BEEN—The Invincible Turk MONTY CUTLER, Johnson's Sparring Partner, vs. JOE LEVY, England's Pride The Famous 8th Regiment Military Band The 37th St. and Dearborn St. stoll is who. On the back about her yellow boy. Oh, you Miss S. St. Thinks he's the Lord Mayor of London. The gent is who is out there if he the can get any girl on the earth. Mr. R. R. you are wrong. The gent is who The gent is who goes to see P. S. when B. H. isn't in town. The manhogany colored doll is who thinks she knows it all, but she will be closer to the throne than what she is. The gent is who was so linearized when the 8th went away that he had to be carried to the train. The daughter is who just coming around Wentworth Ave and 39th St. when the 8th went away. The King is who is seen on State St. well in the Palmulit outfit. You look very well. 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Dust Poisoned Pies KIII The coroner's investigation of the death of William Bowling of Lancashire, after eating pork pies in May last, was concluded when Doctor Harris, medical officer of health, stated that his opinion was that the infection of the meat in the shop was caused by dust blown in from the street.—London Mall. Phone Douglas 4462 The La Verdo C (Cafe New 3100-2 South Chicago Chinese and American Restaurant In C The Englewood J. M. is who is just going bugs over his beans and Foreast A. M. The little three-year-old is who thinks that she is as large as her seventeen-year-old sister. Oh, you Bessle. Two sodas, one straw and a singer with a Tandora girl makes a nice party. O. P. M. H. had better stop talking about Mr. R. H. because he is not thinking about her. So we hear. The lady undertakers are who are wearing with each other as to dress. Some class. M. T. had better be careful because B. B.'s toes are very tender. The R. R. dude is who says that all of the birds are crazy about his eyes. Oh, you pretty eyes. Furthermore, R. R. said that he was like a business man, M. H. Like M. W. and I. FLATS FOR RENT 523 W. 54TH PL.—6-room flat, all improvements. Gage & Miller, 192 N. Clark St. Phone 1409 Main. 3 BUSINESS CHANCES MILLINERY and hairdressing business MILLERY; old establishment; fine opportunity to work in a great sacrifice. Selling out because unable to get help. Address F. C., Chicago Defender. FOR SALE--Ice cream, parlor and cigar store. Located in good terms to right party. Good location, near school and church. Fire reasonable. Rooms in rear of store. Rent reasonable. SCALY TREATMENT A SPECIALTY. Miss Blanche Lake. 3129 Cottage Grove Ave. Dearborn, MI 48123 SALE OF SUMMER MILLINERY 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. Don't Forget the Place MISS M. MATTHEWS 6 E. Thirty-Third St. PHONE ALDINE 2852 Cherry-Blossom Land If any one seeks the heart of Japan, he will find it in the blossom of the mountain cherry exhaling its fragrance in the morning sun. Automatic Phone 71001 Cafe and Buffet (ly Opened) State 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. Music is wordless expression of the soul—Mendelsohn. understood that no such intention at any time entered the minds of THE GRAND. The last half of the week, which began Thursday, Aug. 8, offered Carpes Brothers in their wonderful acrobatic act which was one of the big scores on the bill. White Brothers and sister were fair. Ollie Mack and Company gave an excellent comedy sketch, "Married Under Protest," Buckley's Hawaiian singers and musicians were delightful. Their voices in their native songs were sweet and entrancing. They sang several popular American airs in a style enjoyed by all. Copeland and Payton finished a week of most flattering success in their comedy skit, "Last Call for Lunch." The first half of the present week contained the Three Kelsy Sisters in eccentric singers and dancers. Dunbar and Turner have a most entertaining, singing dancing and talking act and make one of the biggest hits on the bill. The Omega Trio have a nice comedy sketch, "Sweety's Finish," but spoiled all by not finishing Sweety. If Sweety had lost his clothes as intimated he would and the other couple had gone to the ball, the working out of the sketch would have had a fitting chianx. But nothing was lost but the singing voices of two members of the trio and they were lost so long ago it is likely the losers are used to being without them by now. However, in parts the sketch was fine. Violinsky, a musician of much worth, gave an excellent account of himself as a pianist and violist. The gentleman can not in truth be called an artist, for his playing was by no means artistic. He is what one would call a novelty player, as his performance consists of gymnastics on the ivories and violin. Maglin, Daddy and Roy, three funny acrobats, closed the bill. THE MONOGRAM. Another good bill is on this week. Elise Johnson is singing some dandy songs and is using them in a series of keys better suited to her voice. Peat and Hayes are just as much a favorite team with the public as ever and are doing some nice work. The Dewey Brothers are taking the patrons by storm with their good singing and excellent dancing and in this particular art (dancing) they are "the goods." May and May, the original string beans, have, a little corner all their own in the hearts of the public and can take their place there whenever they come to Chicago. They are doing some dandy work this week. PERTINENT INFORMATION. Cook and Stevens are at the Pantages theater, Seattle, Wash. Housley and Nicolas are at the Pantages theater, Los Angeles, Cal. Michaels and Michaels are at the Nelson theater, Springfield, Mass. The Six Gum Drops will open the last of the week at one of the Harlem theaters. Stewart and Stewart, and Pace and Crosby are at the Hopkins theater, Wilmington, Del. Simms and Thompson are at the Pekin theater, Cincinnati, with Cleveland to follow. Henry Troy is back in New York. It is most likely that he will be seen with the Smart Set Company the coming season. Copeland and Payton are playing the week of Monday, Aug. 19, at the Miles theater, Detroit, Mich. H. Lawrence Freeman, the well-known musical director, is conducting the Salem School of Music at 102-4 West, 133rd street. Prof. W, Henry Thomas, one of New York's foremost instructors and playwrights, is ill at his residence. 114 West 135th street, New York city. George W. Lannier, who was bass sluger in Ernest Hogan's Rufus Russet Company, has lost his voice. He is living in Hampton, hava. Tom Lemonier, who was in the cast of the Over Night Company No. 1 last season, will be in the cast of "Little Miss Brown" soon to be put out by William A. Brady. Karl B. Cooke is doing the principal comedy work with McClennan's Quintet, which is appearing successfully before society at the Casino, Narragansett Pier, L. I. --- Many of our colored male performers are deserting the stage for cabaret work. The New York hotels and restaurants seem to furnish plenty of work for colored entertainers. Billy and Gracie Arntes are together once more and both profit by the combination. The act opened at the Crescent Monday and is the hit of the bill. On the Dudley Circuit. At the S. H. Dudley theater, Washington, D. C. Lew W. Henry, manager. Nichols and Logan, Kitty Berry and Sam Davis. Globe theater, Norfolk, Va., J. Van Buskirk, manager. Bessie Brown, Eva C. C. La Rhue and Harris and Turner. Dixie theater, Richmond, Va., W. J. Coulter, manager. Griffin Sisters, Lillian Bradford and the Great Mathews. S. H. Dudley theater, Newport News, Va., M. N. Lewis, manager. Whitney Stock Company, presenting "A Minstrel Maid." Foraker theater, Washington, D. C., Green and Payne, manager. Mme. Fairfax and Company. West End theater, Washington, D. C., H. C. Smith, manager. The Great English and his educated hoops. A FALSE REPORT Word has been received by the editor of the dramatic column that Manager Klein was informed of an attempt on the part of The Defender to have the Monogram closed because of non-compliance with fire ordinances and for vulgarity used on the stage. An item was supposed to have appeared in The Defender last week to this effect'. In refutation of the above charge this column wishes it. SIR JOHN WILLIAM HARRIS COL. JOHN R. MARSHALL, COMMANDING EIGHTH INFANTRY, I.N.G. understood that no such intention has at any time entered the minds of the official staff of The Defender and the circulator of the above libel is a dirty sneak and an indefatigable liar. Manager Klein in talking over this information with the editor explained to her the construction of the Monogram and his explanation is enough to reassure every one as to the safety of said theater. And as to immortalities practiced there, well, may we ask, where are they not used in some form or other? The managers of all the theaters have been exceedingly kind and gracious to the editor of this column and have accepted advice from her and acted on same for the betterment of all concerned. And it is anything but noble in any one to try and create a feeling of antagonism and we might here add that the evil motive of the person is lost, because the managers of the theaters and the dramatic editor of this paper are most amicably associated. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE AND THE CARNIVAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE AND THE CARNIVAL Statement of the Local League in Regard to the Controversy. The members and officers of the Local Business League have opposed the so-called "Business Men's Carnival" for several reasons: First, because we believe that a street carnival with side shows and all the ordinary devices for separating people from their money such as usually accompany affairs of that kind, is not an appropriate way in which to entertain a gathering made up of the most distinguished and influential men and women of our race. The Business League is made up of men who are bankers, merchants, lawyers, manufacturers and all who are interested in the economic development of our people. There is no more sense in arranging a street carnival to entertain men of that type than there would be to set up a merry-go-round to entertain the members of the Chicago Board of Trade. In the second place, we believe that any arrangement for decorating or using any portion of the public streets to honor or entertain the members of the National Business League should have been conducted in accordance with the character of the league, in a spirit of public service and not carried on as private enterprise for the gain of a few individuals. We have already had some experience of the demoralizing effect of street carnivals in this part of Chicago, and as citizens we protest on general principles against turning the public streets over to private individuals, giving them the right to barter and sell the use of the streets and public highway for any price they are able to obtain and to any enterprise that is willing and able to pay. Finally, while we do not approve of the carnival, we do not wish to discourage private enterprises of any description. For this reason we should not, perhaps, have gone to the lengths which we have in opposing this enterprise if we did not believe that the license to obtain the use of the streets had not been obtained in a way to make the Negro Business League and the Negro business men morally responsible in the eyes of the public for the whole enterprise. As the license to hold the carnival was obtained without our knowledge and as we have not been consulted in any of the arrangements; as we do not know what privileges have been granted nor to whom the money collected for these privileges goes to, we feel that we owe it to ourselves and to the public to clear up any misconception and let the responsibility rest where it belongs; namely, with the authorities who granted the license and the individuals who will reap the benefits, if there are any. THE LOCAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. CAMP LINCOLN AGAIN OCCUPIED CAMP LINCOLN AGAIN OCCUPIED Gallant Eighth Arrives With Colors Flying—Record Crowd Greets the Boys—Drills and Instruction in Military Tactics Schedule of Week's Work—Eighth Took Possession of Camp as the Fifth, Under Command of Col. Frank Wood of Quincy, Vacated. COL. JOHN R. MAR- First Time in Fifteen Years Colonel Tardy—Arrived in Time to Take Charge in Afternoon—Mrs. Marshall Accompanied the Colonel—Lieut.-Col. James Johnson Conducts Preliminary Work—Presides at Officers' Meeting—Post Chaplain Chavis to Conduct Services. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Ill., August 15.—With hurry and dispatch the Eighth Regiment National Guardmen of Chicago entered Camp Lincoln Saturday, August 10, and installed themselves most expeditiously on the ground but recently vacated by the Fifth Illinois Regiment under command of Col. Frank Wood of Quincy, and the last white regiment of the encampment. Over 697 men were in camp on Saturday, August 10, at roll call. Much Work for the Week. Much Work for the Week. The week's work includes many strenuous drills and thorough instructions in military tactics. The parade grounds were crowded when on Sunday evening at 5:30 the Eighth Regiment gave its parade. A feature of the Sunday program was the triple lecture given by Major A. A. Wesley, Capt. J. H. Sheppard and J. R. White of the medical corps. The speakers addressed the guardsmen on questions of sanitary and first aid importance. Church services were conducted at the camp Sunday at 10:30 a.m. by Post Chaplain Capt. Jordan Chavis, "Christian Soldiers" being his text. Proud of Men He also took the opportunity to praise most highly the record made by the regiment and their standing in the military world, stating that it was the only Negro regiment in the world officered by Negroes from colonel d.wn to corporal. Colonel Much Improved. Col. John L. Marshall, now a convalescent, though still weak from the effects of his recent attack of appendicitis, arrived accompanied by his wife. The colonel was late in arriving but appeared in time to take charge of the afternoon maneuvers. Society Represented. Many visitors were at camp, among whom could be seen prominent Chicagoans including Mesdames J. R. Marshall, W. T. Jefferson, James H. Nelson, R. R. Jackson, Louis B. Anderson, Samuel McGowan and Miss Jessie Anderson. Band a Sensation. The band under Sergt. Berry is one of the brilliant features of the camp. Their band concerts are of the highest order and their march music has won the highest commendation from Gen. Dickson and Gov. Deneen. After a week of strenuosity the regiment will leave camp Friday, August 16, reaching Chicago, Saturday, August 17. Queen of the carnival will be settled by Saturday, Aug. 24. During the first week of said carnival you may get a vote from each show you attend or buy them from the various booths along State street or from the office of the Defender. The following Saturday, or the night of the closing, a full-size picture of the coronation ceremony will appear in the Defender. Leave orders with your dealers for papers. No orders will be considered without the money accompanying it. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER GOVERNOR CHAS. S. DE- NEEN TO ATTEND PROVIDENT HOSPITAL'S Champion Jack Johnson Arranges Elaborate Program for This Event. During the next two weeks Chicago will be the "Coney Island" of the West. For variety of entertainment it even excels the popular New York resort. At Comiskey's Park Thursday, Aug. 22, Provident Hospital's annual field day exercises will be the most elaborate. Box seats are selling like hot cakes. Up to date over 100 boxes of the 650 boxes in the park have been disposed of, and from the looks of things the crowd this year will be greater than ever. Governor Deneen said, it is said: "I want to see the champion, especially since he is a citizen of Chicago, and by being in Chicago on that date I will arrange my business in such a way that I can go to the game." With the governor will be his wife and daughter. Mayor Harrison will also be on hand and lend his support to the good of the cause. Champion Jack Johnson is to take entire charge of the sports, and besides the "stunts" that he will do himself there will be two sensational wrestling matches, the first between Monty Cutler, Jack Johnson's sparring partner, and Joe Levy, the spry little fellow who has all England talking about him. The second will be between Ila Vincent, that wonderful Cuban Hercules, and Haly Been, a Turk with a record a yard long. There will be exhibitions of strength and endurance, running, jumping, etc., and then a hot ball game for a trophy between "Rube" Foster's American Glants and Niesen's All-Star Gunthers. And to give you full measure and a little more for your money the famous Eighth Regiment band will discourse music throughout the afternoon. Can you possibly see how you can miss such a gala half day? Make your plans accordingly and remember that besides receiving full value for your money you are helping Provident Hospital, an institution truly worthy of your support. There has been a great rush for tickets and many will attend from out of town. Right in Broad Daylight—Could Not Call for Assistance, Although Thousands Passed at the Time. Just at the corner of State and Congress streets on Wednesday afternoon, in front of Siegel & Cooper's big store, two ladies walked abruptly into Mr. Abbott just as he was about to step from the north side of the street to the south. The stronger one said, "Say, not one word; just smile. Walter, go through his pockets and see if he has any Jack Johnson field day tickets in his pockets, or one of those Business League harbor excursion tickets." Walter said, "Henny, he hasn't a thing, but some subscription blanks to the Defender." "Well, see if he has any chewing gum." "No, he has not got that." With that they told the editor to beat it, and he did, but only across the west side of State street and watched them. Getting a policeman, he ran to try to overtake them, but could not. In their flight he dropped a card, which was torn, but had 6641 Evans avenue. The reporters for the Defender are trying to locate the pair of bandits. MRS. MAYME ALEXANDER IN NEW YORK. Mrs. Mayme Alexander was called hurriedly to New York to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Bessie Thomas, on Monday last. In a telegram on Friday to the Defender Mrs. Alexander says her sister is somewhat improved, but not out of danger, and that she may remain all summer to assist in taking care of her. If she continues to improve enough to travel she will be brought to Provident Hospital for an operation. SILK HAT NIGHT ON THE STROLL. Sunday night is silk hat night on the Stroll. All the gentlemen are to wear their silk hats. The new Stroll, from 31st to 37th street, will be a maze. The girls from every city, both white and black, will be seen on the great western Broadway. ALL-STAR CONCERT AT Bethel Church 30th and Dearborn Sts. For the Benefit of Fisk University AUGUST 29th Secure tickets early from members Fisk Club and Ran- kin & White's Drug Store. THE ALL-STAR CAST Mrs. Fannie Hall-Clint. Mr. George R. Garner, Jr., Mrs. Marie Peake-Merrill and Mrs. Lucretia G. Knox, in the All- Star Concert, Bethel Church, August 29th. Admission 25c N. G. 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It was full of thrills, as only such a game brings forth when a scor iw tled, especially in the last four in ningé when a slip in ficlding mean: the game. Both teams counted in the third the Cubans on Chacon’s hit, Mendez sacrifice and Moran’s hit, while th home team scored two with a hit b3 Barber, a base on balls to Lindsay another hit by Dunean and ‘Taylor’ long sacrifice fly. ‘The Cubans scored again in th seventh when Pierce threw wild try Ing to catch Magranct going to thirc on an infield ont. Foster was in troble in the nintl but some star fielding hy Barber shved thom, as the home fans yelled them selves hoarse. Mendez brought a round of ap plause in the eleventh when he re tired the sido with strikeouts and the great shortstop Barber fielded thi Cubans out in their half. The home half of the twelftl Dougherty, went to bat for Payne after one ‘was out and responded t the pleading and cheers of the crow with a three-base hit, but alas! “Rubo" popped up and Petway ‘hit tc the infleld. ‘The score: Giants ...00200000000 0— Cubans ..00100010000 0 Two base bits—Payne, Villa, Pe rosa, Mendez. ‘Three base hit Dougherty. Double play—Petway t Pierce to Petway. Struck out—B; Foster, 7; by Mendez, 5. Bases of balls—Off Foster, 2; off Mendez, 3 Umpires—Goechel and Fyffe. Tim: 2:15. Six putouts were from high fou flys captured after a hard rin, Moran the Cuban third baseman got four two of which he went to the stand for ‘Taylor and Pierce got one apiece clos: to the stands. It was @ great game, Foster an Mendez twirling great ball, Foster’ Performance being the greatest it years, Notes of Game. In the ninth Pierce singled, but go caught napping off first and run dow As Payne doubled he could hav scored easily and won the game. Payne dropped a fly ball for th first time this season, when ‘he le Pedroso’s long fly bound out of hi hands, but the error didn't cost any thing. Barber was all over the field. Hi accepted eleven chances with onl one error. He had the crowd wit him, as he pulled off some sensations work, saving the Giants in both th ninth and tenth, The West Ends seem to be a hoc do for~Goodgame of the Chieng Giants. This makes twice he ha been driven from the mound by Me Nichol’s nine, Sunday he only laste an inning and a half when Crawfor took his place, and althongh he struc out thirteen men the game was lost i the tenth, 7-6. T met an Englishman the other da: at the ball game who came out t watch the Cubans play. Speaking 0 the Olympic games he seemed t think that Drew had no equal at hi distance and that Thorpe was a wot der, but what he “cawn't" understan is how the American people can sen a Negro and an Indian to Europe t bring back honors to this country 0} to war to defend them, then when i is over they have no more use fo them, Eddie and Jim MeMahon, owners 0 St. Nicholas rink in New York, got ir town Wednesday morning and had 4 conference with Jack Johnson con cerning his proposed bout with Jeanette, whom the local papers have deen insinuating the champion has deen evading. After six hours of wrangling the champion, who did all “his own mateh-making, signed to meet Jeanette at St. Nicholas rink in a ten round, no decision bout on the 25th of September. The promoters. give the champion a guarantee of $25,000 with a privilege of 50 per cent of the first $60,000 that is taken in and 35 Per cent of over that amount. The promoters also claim that-as Johnson is fighting a colored man that the much prejudiced boxing commission of the Empire state*will allow the match, ‘The rink will be made to seat 10,000 and every available seat and standing room is looked to be taken, The champion will start training at Snee as he welghts 247 pounds and expects to be at 225 the day of the fight. ‘The promoter left for the cast to get Jeanette's signature. Al. Tearney will be the stake holder and the $5,000 each boxer must place to bind articles must be in his hands before Sept. 1,” Jim Corbett would better tear that article up that he was author of, stat ing Johnson was afrald of Jeanette and Langford, Jobnson has made the pale fage out a lar every time he has opened his mouth, ‘The case against Johnson for strik. ing a government witness was dis missed this week, _ Johnson bas shown he has more Admirable System. ‘There's no denying that it ts man's fnalfenable right to strike while the temper’s hot, so perhaps {t'll be about as much as we can expect if, when the millennium rolls around, the ice men have learned to strike only in ‘winter and the coal men in summer, eee “First Numbering of Houses, ndod Yegan to, number its houses ~,, about the time ft removed the ‘fp that, mide’anclent London Wiblcture-gallery sf News Notes of the Nation’s Capital —ntememenss BY BR, W. THOMPSON amemestee Washington, D.C, Aug. 18.—-Cyres Field Adams, assistant rogister of the treasury, a capable newspaper man, a writer of national note and one of the most experienced men the race has In public Iife today, is to compile ‘the facts concerning the Negro people for the Republican campaign text-book, whieh, it-is said, is to be the most complete and comprehensive volume of the kind the party managers have ever sent out. Mr. Adams has col- | ited a great mass of valuable matter and his contribution to the text-book will cover every imaginable phase of the Negro question and the relation of the race tu the great economic and political problems of tho hour, A complete list of the colored employes in the executive departments is to be given, and the many acts of genoros ity of President Taft toward the Ne- gro people are to be given a himinous setting. ‘The story of the pre-conven- tion primary struggle will be told in an attractive style, and convincing arguments will be presented to prove that the race's highest welfare will be best subserved by continuing Presi- dent Taft in the White House. The section devoted to our people will be of especial service to the myriad of colored “spelivinders” who will be on the stump for Taft when the cam. paign gets good and warm in the pivotal states. Mr, Adams has put a great deal of h4rd, conscientious work on his. por- tign of the text-book, and It merits a eqrotut rending by every thinking col ‘ed man in the land. Activities of the Business League. ‘The local branch of the National Negro Business League elected a group of delegates Monday evening to the Chicago convention of the Na- tional Negro Business League, which opens Wednesday, Aug. 21: Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman, president of the Hair- ‘Vim Chemical Company,, will read ‘a paper at the convention on “Manu: facturing Hair Preparations.” R, W. ‘Thompson fs to giddress the meeting of the National Negro Press Associa- | tion on “How Best Can Wholesome Helpful and High-Class News of In || terest to the Race Find Admission to the Negro Newspaper of the United || States?” Dr. W. H. Davis, official || stenographer, will, as usual, “take ‘| down” the proceedings of the Na tional League. Hon. J. C. Napier will preside over the deliberations of the .| executive committee. A determined "| effort will be made by the Washington ,| delegation to have the next conven tion of the League held in this city ,| The delegates will leave Washington .| Monday, Aug. 19, at 8:40 p. ma, in ,| time to reach Harrisburg, Pa., to join -| the New York party, which has char tered a special Ruliman car for the ,| trip to Chicago. Special rates are of ;| fered to a party of ten or more going || from here, | Dr, Shepard Planning for New Schoo : + Year. .| Dr, James E, Shepard, flushed with | the success of his summer course: ;| and ministerial conference at the Na -| tional Religious ‘Training School, is || Jaying ambitious plans for the coming || year at his great Durham institution .]At the summer school Dr. Shepard | hiad a galaxy of the country’s most brilliant lecturers, white and colored | and the students left with the convic ,| tion that it was good to have beer '| there. ‘Teachers, preachers and stt | dents generally will do better work ,| during the coming year because o! | the thorough training they received al || Durham at the hands of the eminent || scholars and philosophers Dr. Shepard {gathered around him throughout the profitable six weeks’ term. Announcement is made that the fall and winter term of the school will be- gin Oct. 9, and Dr. Shepard says the enrollment, already: unprecedented, ‘will tax the buildings to their utmost capacity, and will emphasize the pressing need of further enlargement. Three new buildings have been ereet- ed this summer, and plans have been drawn for others, to keep pace with the dpnstant demand for accommoda- tions. Next Sunday Dr. Shepard will begin a tour of the New England states in the interest of the National Religious ‘Training School, covering first the principal cities |in Maine and New Hainpshire, Because of the necessity for meeting these engagements at once the doctor will be compelled to forego his visit to the National Negro Business League at Chicago, which he bad hoped to be able to attend. Dr. Shepard will stop over in Washington en route northward. a Former Superintendent Cook Dead. George F. 'T. Cook, for thirty-five years superintendent of the Washing- ton public schools, under the old re- gime, died last Wednesday at his rest- dence, 1212 16th street. His funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the 15th Street Presbyterian Church, Rev. Franeis J. Grimke of- ficating. Interment was in Harmony cemetery. During Mr. Cook's admin- istration the colored high and normal schools were established. His demise gives renewed impetus to the sugges: tion of Dr. Lucy E. Moten that the new $250,000 colored normal school be named in his honor. Service and assigned to lighter tasks, leaving the heavier burdens for the shoulders of younger employes. He declined to cut them off the federal payroll, and there they remain, draw- ing thelr $640 per annum for the re- mainder of their natural lives, Poor, and without other resources,” they might bave become public charges but for the prompt relief brought to bear by Mr. Allen, Miss Effrida H. Kennedy, one of Washington’s charming school teach- ers, is spending the month in Charles ton, W. Va, with her sister, Mrs. J. Arthur Juckson, who recently went to West Virginia's pretty enital a bride. ‘The news of the capture of Renben ‘T, HIN, the defaulting cashier of the ‘True Reformers’ Bank, Richmond, Va., set the cupltal all in'a flutter. It ts the current opinion that Mr. Hill will | lselose some dari secrete that. wil implicate a number of prominent men of the order who have heretofore es- caped serious connection with the no- torjous steal that broke up the mee's greatest financial fustitution and robbed the widow and orphan of thelr | litle all, There are those who are not disposed to regard Reuben Hill us the biggest sinner in the deal. It is town talk that Hil was decelyed into | loaning the bank’s money to back up outside transnetions that — finally proved fraudulent, and when the time came for séitlement, there was noth: ing to do but make Hill the seape- goat and Jet him make his “getaway” as best he could. ‘The outeome is be- ing watched with interest. ‘There Is a feeling that Hill showla be dealt with as leniently as the law will allow if he will uncover the thieves sup- posed to be In hiding. ‘Among those who will attend the Chicago meeting of the National Ne- Bro Business League are Register and Mrs. J. C. Napier, Mr, and Mre. R. W. Thompson, Mrs. James E. Buck- ner, Cyrus Field Adams, Dr. W. H. Davis, J. Finley Wilson, Daniel Free- man and others, James W. Poe, a leading man of ut: fairs and newspaper correspondent of this city, proposes Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson of Georgia, Recorder of Deeds for the «strict, as “Held mar- shal” of the colored ‘troops for the campaign now opening. No vetter man could be selected. He-is able, broad- minded, courageous and experienced. Mr, Poe makes a timely suggestion to the effect that colored men in every section, who wish Col. Johnson a pointed, should write Cnatrmun Charles D. Hilles, ‘Times Building, New York City, and urge his selection, President ‘Tatt nas endeared” him- self to the toiling clerks and faitit ful Federal employes at Wasniugcon by bis prompt veto of the Dill linnting civil service appointees to a tenure of seven yeurs. ‘rhe enactment ot suet | a law ‘would destroy all the benems gained by the merit system and bring & return of all the evils that were cured by the abandonment of the olu “spoils system." ‘There is nothing {iike having the right kind of a man {at the helm of state. |The movement of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States to raise a fund of $40,000 for the relict fot the widow and two daughters of the late Justice John Marshait Harlan, is eminently right and proper. The de- ceased jurlat loved his work for the people too well to think of accumu. lating a fortune. He was too upright to acquire’ money by questionable means, and he was generous to a fault with the modest salary he received for his serviees on the bench. Hence, his immediate kin are left without an income sutligiont for their needs, {t is hoped the bar will succeed in rais- ing even more than the $40,000 sus. gested, and if an oportunity is pre- sented, the grateful colored veople would ‘gladly swell the fund in recog. nition of the pricetess service he had rendered them in their battle for their civ ights. Prof. E. ©, Williams, principal of the M Street High Seltool, has been offered a full professorship at How- ard University. Me has the matter under advisement. The Evening Star, the best friend the Negro has among the Caucasian Journals of the nation’s capital, says editorially: “The colored man who wants to be a bull moose in good standing, will have to move north.” Counselior J. Frank Wheaton, of the New York bar, spent the week end in the city, the guest of J. Finlay Wii- son. Both have been delivering o series of addresses in Virgina in the interest of the Elks. A “boom” is said to be on for Mr. Wheaton for a re- turn to the chair of Grand Exalted Ruler at the Dayton session of the Grand Lodge, August 27, but the gen- ial New Yorker says “nay,” and will support Harry H. Pace for re-election. Mr. Wilson is siated for national or Banizer and will go through with a “whoop,” according to present indica- tions. W. H. J. Beckett, director of physi- cal culture at the Y. M,C. A., has been taking a special course in ad-| vanced physical culture methods at the University of Pennsylvania, Phil- adelphia. “Taft will be triumphantly re-elect ed,” says Charles D. Hilles, the astule and farseeing chairman of the Re- publican National Commities: KNIGHT TEMPLARS LEAVE FOR BALTIMORE, ‘Think of it! While the Bighth Itt nois is marching in on the westside of the city, the Knights Templar will be marching out on the east side, headed for Baltimore. “The Templars have kept thelr movements to them- selves. It seems such a pity that they, along with some more of our organizations, don't wake up. ‘This is the age of ailvertisement, and newspaper advertisement at that In a city of 2,000,000 people a hand- Dill 1s @ joke. -Wake up, and lot your fellows know what you are doing. ¢ THE CHICAGO DEFENDER sf R OFFICIAL PROGRAM |: , . E e __ |} N.N.BL MEETING): ee Vv r tasks, ——- : for the|A Comprehensive List of Speakers— es. He Practical Talks by Practical Men— bs federal! a Complete Account of the Three |} » draw-} ayer Session. I ‘The program for the thirteenth an- nual sossion of the National Negro Business Men's league, which meets at the Institutional. church Wednes- day, Thursday and Friday, August 21, 22 and 23, were circulated this week, Official Invitations, ; |. The following invitatiohs, suggest’ ing that the 1912 meeting of the Na- tional Nogro Business league be held in Chicago, were received by the Executive committee: Chieago Negro Business League, Chicago, August 16, 1911.—To the Executive Committee of the National Negro Business Leazue—Gentlemen: The Negro Business League of Chi- cago, at a regular meeting of the league held on the third day of Au- Bust, 1911, unanimously voted to ex- tend an invitation to the National Ne- gro Business League to hold its an nual meeting, August, 1912, in the eity of Chicago. ‘Phe Chicago'League extends assur. ance 6 the National Negro Business League that in the event of accepting this invitation generous preparation will be made for, making the meeting in every way notable and a promotion of the cause of business. (Signed) , GEORGE ©. HALL, M. D., President, WM, D, NEIGHBORS, Secretary. 8. LAING WILLIAMS, (an ‘Telegram.—Chicago, Hl,, August 17, 1911.—The city of Caicago urges your acceptance of the invitation of the Chicago Negro Business League and the Chicago Association of Commerce that you convene your 1912 convention in Chicago, (Signed) CAR. RH. HARRISON, Mayor. ‘The Chicago Association ot! Com- merce cordially invites the National Negro Business League to hold its next convention In the city of Chicago. A few concrete reasons for your con- sideration are: : Chicago Is centrally located; Twenty-eight great trunk lines cen: ter here; Chicago conventions are well at- tended; Fitty million people live within night’s ride of Chicago; Chicago has magnificent hotels, the best of service; moderate prices; ‘Three bundred conventions met fn ‘Chicago last year; Chicago is especially attractive vo convention delegates; . ‘The hospitality of Chicago Js ex tended. you. Very truly yours, (signed) THE CHICAGO ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE, By George M. Spangler Jr., Manager, Burea of Conventions. Program, Wednesday, August 21, 40:80 A tA ieee ea a ‘The League Called to Order—By George C. Hall, President, Chicago Negro Business League, and member of executive committee of the nation. al organization; prayer; addresses of welcome: On bebalf of the Chicago Negro Business League, Hon, J. Gray Lucas; On behalf of the citizens of Chicago and the Chicago Association of Commerce, Mr. E. B. Butler, of Butler Brothers; responses; appoint- ment of committees: (a) Credentials, (>) Resolutions, (ec) __ Auditing; “Breeding Thoroughbred Brown Leg- horn Chickens,” Paul Scott, Mitchell, S, Dak.; “Making Farming Pay,” C. N, Miller, Rolling Fork, Miss.; Oliver Dickerson, ,Dickerson, Miss; A. L. Caston, Shelby, Miss.; “My Success as Farmer, Stock Raiser and Thresh- er,” W. V, Smith, Larned, Kans. “Truck Farming,” Washington Reed, Weliston, Mo.; “Conducting a Thor oughbred Stock Farm,” Peter L, Hens- ley, Mt. Sterling, Ky.; “Truck Garden- ing,” Gid Hooper, Ft. Worth, Tex.; “Wheat Growing as a Business,” J. D. Rouse, Hitchcock, Okla; “My Experi: sence as a votton Buyer and Commis- sion Merchant," George Giles, Ocala, Pla.; “Making Boot Blacking Pay,” J. B, Morrisette, Philadelphia, Pa.; “My Suecess as a Dealer in Railroad Ties, Telegraph Poles, Pilings, Etc.,” War- ren H. Davis, Great Barrington, Mass.; “What I Have Accomplished a8 a Real Estate Dealer,” Watt Terry, Brock- ton, Mass.; Lawrence H, Ferribee, | Chtesgo, I 2 Wednesday Evening Session, 8 O'Clock. ‘The League called to order; prayer; ‘the president's annual address; “The Work of the Organization Society in Virginia,” Major R. R. Moton, Hamp- ton Institute, Va.j “Conducting ‘Wholesale Commission Business in erate, Grains and Vegetation.” Wit liam P, Crump, Phoenix, Ariz; “Man- aging a Motor Cat Machine Shop”; “Ten Years as a Baker”; “Twenty Years’ Experience as General Engi- neer for the United Fruit Co,” J. Al exander Mackenzle, Port Antonio, Jamaica, B. W. 1j “Manufacturing Hair Preparations,” Mrs, J. H. P. Coleman, Washington, D. C.; “Cigar Manufacturing,” J. Andrew Williams, Tampa, Fla, Thursday Morning Sessions, August 22, 10 O'Clock. ‘Tho League called to order; prayer; muste; “Developing Industrial Insur- ance,” J. H. Phillips, Montgomery, Ala.; A. L. Lewis, Jacksonville, Fla.; “Fraternal Insurance,” W. F. Bledsoe, Marshall, Tex,;, “Tho Real~Batate and Insurance Business,” W. H. Jenkins, Roxbury, Mass.; “The Heavy Moving Business,” J. J. Johnson, Grand Rap- lds, Mich; Walter Jameson, Indian- apolis, Ind.; W. H, Bell, Evansville, Ind.; “Chances fof Success inthe Millinery Business,} Mrs, A. L. Wing, Philatelphia, Pa.; ‘Ten Years in. the Cincinnat!,,O.; “The Negro in the Mail Order Business,” Hunter C. Haynes, New York, N. ¥.; “Tho Larg- est Negro Manufacturing Enterprise in the United States”; “Conducting a Wholesale and Retail Coal Business,” ‘Samuel Welch, Indianapolis, Ind.; “White Goods’ Manufacturing and Merchandising.” H. L. Sanders, Indi- ‘anapolis, Ind.; “The Undertaking and Livery Business,” E,W. Chenault, Lexington, | Ky. - Thursday Evehing Session, 8 O'Clock. “Liberia; An Opportunity for Ne gtd Busingss Men," Rt. Rev. 1. B. Scott, Bison for Africa, Monrovia, Liberia; “The' Publishing’ Business: Us Bitters and Its Sweets,” W. King, Publisher, ‘The Dallas Express, Dallas, Tex.; B. J. Davis, Publisher, FAtlanta, Independent, Atianta, Ga.; ‘address, Julius Rosenwald, President, Sears, Roebuck & Co.; “The Develop- ment of a/National Publishing Busi- ness," Dr, |R. H. Boyd, Nashville, Tenn.; “Sixteen Years Experience as as a Newshaper Publisher,” John 1. ‘Thompson, |Publisher, The Bystander, Des Moined, Ja.; “Making Printing Pay”; “Geheral Merchandising,” D. N. Leather, Corpus Christi, Tex.; James 8, |Dunean, Daytona, Fla; “staple and Faney Grocery Dealing,” L. D. Lyons, Austin, Tex.; “Conduct- ing a Dry Goods, Notions ‘and Millin- ery Store,” FP. P. Gadson, Ocala, Fla; “Conducting a Haberdashery,” 'D. W. Crutcher, Nashville, Tenn; “Mer chant Tailoring,” B. L. Price, Nash- ville, Tenn, “The Meat and Grocery Business,” ‘f. J. Nevins, St. Louis, Mo. Friday Morning Session, August 23, | 10 O'Clock. | The Leagile called to order; prayer; inusic; Reyorts from State Negro Business Leagues: Alabama, Arkan- sas, Indiana, Florida, Mississippi, Tex- as, Colorado, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana and Kan- sas; Reports from Affiliated Organiza- tions: ‘The Nationa) Negro Bankers’ Association | represented — by: ~““How Can Banks {Secure the Co-operation of the Mass¢s as Well as That of the Business ard Professional Men,” L. K. Atwood, |Southiern Banik, Jackson, Miss.; “The| Work of a Bank as an Agent in Daveloping the Many Inter ests of the| Race,” J. W. Francis, Bank of Motnd Bayou, Mound Bayou, Miss.; “The Importance of Bankers Being Honest and Faithful Servants, ‘Thereby a the Confidence of the Race,” W. W. Hadnott, Prudential Savings Bank, Birmingham, Ala; “How the Banks May Maintain a Cor. dial and Helpful Relation with Their Customers,” Rev. B. M. Griggs, Farm- ers’ and Citizens’ Savings Bank, Pal estine, Tex.; The National Negro Fu neral Directors’ Association; The Na tlonal Press Association; The Nation al Negro Bar Association; “The Dye ing and Cleaning Business,” Elmo & Furey, Cambridge, Mass.; “Black smithing and Carriage Making.” H. C Gibson, Nashville, Tenn.; “Building Contracting,” S. E. Wiggins, Littl Rock, ark. “Brick Contracting,’ Richard Cotman, Springfield, 0. “Making an Employment Agency Pay,” V. A. Cole, Tucson, Ariz.; "Con ducting an Antiseptic Barber ‘Shop, Emery B, Williams, Las Cruces, N Mex. Announcements. All the business sessions of th Jeague will be held at the Institutiona church, 3825 Dearborn street. ‘The ‘rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association, 3330 Sout State street, have been selected b3 the local executive committee as con vention headquarters. Delegates ma} have their mail addressed in care o headquarters. On Thursday afternoon, August 22 from.3 to 6 o'clock, an automobile sight seeing tour in honor of the dole gates has been arranged, to include 2 visit to the monster business houses of Chicago, the Negro business hous es, the Board of Trade, through the parks of the city, etc. ‘On Friday afternoon, from 3 to 6:49 o'clock, a steamboat excursion along the lake shore, Evanston to South Chicago and return, has been arranged in L,aor of the delegates. Music will be provided for the pleasure of dele- gates. On Friday evening, August 23, be | ginning at 8 o'clock, a banquet and reception will be tendered the officers }and members of the league at the Seventh Regiment armory, 34th streot silane Aside from these specified’ arrange- ‘ments, other entertainments of one Kind and anottier in honor of the dele- gates and thelr wives are being ar- ‘Tanged for by Varlous clubs and other toelal organizations of the city. : iseabe: Haeedtesiom, ‘fhe Greeks wore @ hat called a potasos, which was soft and light, be ing made of felt; It was strapped un- der the chin tq fasten it firmly to the head, Butyonly the lower classes among the Gregks, such as herds and travelers, wore’ hats, and both sexes wore hats of the same shape, The Greek nobility and gentry wore no covering for the head out of doors, and women only adorned thelr hair with a wreath of flowers. “* Ghareoallin the Ice Box. A pleco of cljarcoal in the {ce box will take away |the disagreeable “ice box” smell. It| your ice box stands on the porch, where ants are apt to get into it, place small.plece of ba- con or ham onjthe lowest shelf. It will attract all the ants, and you can easily temove them every day by re- moving the plecp of bacon. Matter gf Credentials. “I am honest] intelligent, diécrest, industrious, and capable of making friends,” sald th young man who was looking for employment. “Well,” re- piled Senator Sorghum, “you ought to get along; altholigh I have seen a lot of men go before conventions with those same recofmendations and fall to get moro than a complimentary vote,” i “PreieHa3y. Uuysuyug—,"eu0 Pojzrem £qasict | ou AUBIN PINOHS L. «PayseroyUF Yona oq 07 swede 2,UpIP Sq “TsOUpeaxp ysoyw1 om og Buy swiom sina Aq8a1q| 0} SUPT BEA I, % “*pashyjueun, West Michigan Res t A first-class summer resort for first - class colored people. Rates for Room and Board by the day, $1.50; by the week, $8.00. Special rates for children. ~ How to Reach the West Michigan Resort Persons reaching Benton Harbor will go to the office of the Graham & Morton Transportation Co. and telephone the West Michigan Resort Co., telephone No. 524. A - conveyance to the Resort will be furnished immediately. Lincoln State Savings Bank ’ 6 East 3ist St., N. £. Cor. State St. , CHICAGO, ILL TELEPHONES: Douclas 986—Auto, 57-220 CAPITAL, $200,000.00 SURPLUS, $20,000.00 Clare etents=— >) Conimercial Banking i lwewets, cents. {ili Savings and Checking Ee E i Accounts | HE =f | Foreign Exchange Hil e ! *E. E Safety Deposit Vaults tl Ss te f} Mortgages and Bonds > Se, i Gy (7 f data Lay Interest on Savings ise Deposits R 4 Ea Se i a Your Patronage Solicited RG eat aealh| SS depository and Correspond- tour Shing Bepeaitere eattetare ent Continental & Com~ ariel temas tis uae assis mercial National Bankeof wealth. Open onewithus. "Chicago, Ill. Te Me. G. W. Lambert arc is Guarantee Feather Co. Aaa pi i Willow and French POS NG inte Plumes By De di ace Miland all Styles of Feathers, ee 2 1) G. gig ig se" NM Cleaning, Curling, Bleach- Pe ioe SS ing and Dyeing. ..- oo ao y ie ake) All Kinds of Feathers [SASSER eS aso for Sale. Our Witlow Plame Lee SPECIAL RATES TO MILLINERS AND THE TRADE 3115 Prairie Ave, Phone Aldine 1926 A Trial Is the Best Reference GEO. V. A. BROWN Specialist in Electrical, Gas, Steam Fitting and Plumbiug Work 3435 WABASH AVE. Phone Doudtas 2260 Thswarnecicst sous | TR ee 1880 ©. B. SMITH, General Manager. 1912 PHONES: DOUGLAS 1611, auto. 71-938 SMITH’S ADVERTISING SERVICE MONEY QUARANTEE BILL. DISTRIRUTORS—COVER CHICAGO AND SUBURBS REFERENCES: | Moaigan Bros. 63rd Street, Princeton and Harvard. «onal fefoon Bfchacn soth aid Halse Steet : 4 ‘BeESaEs estat: aed aod Se ESmaesee tad 63rd and Lexington Avenue Office and Storeroom: 3756 INDIANA AVE., CHICAGO. ‘Phone Onkland 2489 Madeline R. McFarland FINE MILLINERY Fonthers Cleaned, Dyed and Curled HATS BLOCKED ~ 4746 State St. = CHICAGO Phone Aldine 3458 Ida M. Dempcy Stenographer & Typist Instruction at Reasonable Retes 3716 Dearborn St. : Chicago, Ill. Maymarket 3778 Pico ie ie tem ote a0 Foret Avene, ene: Bowes Johnson & McElwee Lawyers SPE, chiesgo PO SR eae - Tie ‘co a) ee MP Se mas BN OUG aa ae bee Lae ha ame pt ANS aes MI@8 JUANITA TOLIVER PORO Hatr Grower 9s 0 Bex, tte extrs ont of city ‘Woontmont $1.59 Mie Dearterm O —_ohiange ee Dr. Theo. R. Mozee DENTIST octsilaslenysytedtagi toe * "Ph Oaligad 2.” At, 7348, 4716 South State St., CHICAGO, mL 2 | City of Evanston TneTALOGRR GERD THE CARNIVAL R. B. Elliott Lodge No. 36, K. PL day evening: Master of Works, James aaa Louders; Chancellor Commander, John | With State Street in a Blaze | Blacks; Prelate, Max Williams; Master | 4780" A NE ‘Wal Tea of Finance, John R. Auter; Muster of| Way Down, the Big Midv Exchequer, John Reed; | Master at} and Encourage Our Boys Arms, Willis Brown; Inner Guard, M. irl: i ‘4. Floyd; Outer Guard, John Young;| Gitls to Do ae Tnstead Medieal Examiner, Dr.’ A. D. Butler;| Waiting for the Other Fell E. H. Ballenger, District Grand Dep- to Do Them for Him. among the visitors. A fine lunch was | THE NEGRO’S EYE OPEN] served after the exercises. —_— ———$—$ ____ ,| Chicago the Only City in Amer Services, Sunday 3 p. m., 7:45 p. m.; Sunday school, 2p. m. The services Sunday were well up to standard, The Sunday school was well attended, each scholar taking an active part in the lesson. At 3:30 p. m, Rev, God- dard preached one of bis usual schol- arly and spiritual sermons. At 8 p. m. Rey. John G, Williams, the pastor, preached to the satisfaction of his hearers. Despite the downpour of rain, a few braved the weather and came to class meeting on last Friday night. A spiritual feast was had. Every one enjoys coming to New Hope on Friday nights, Rev, G. E. Carter of Chicago will be with us all day next Sunday, Mrs, P, A. Bryson is spending a week or so at the West Michigan resort. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH. ‘One week from this Sunday, the last in the month, {s quarterly meeting at Poenezer, the Rev. Dr. Robinson, pas- tor of St. Marks M,'E. church will de- liver the sermon in, the afternoon, AU of the clty pastors have promised to be present. The choir club of Hbe- nezer was permanently organized last Tuesday night with Mr. A. H. Jones as the musical director, Mr, Walter A. Gossette, president; Mrs, Mary De Pugh, secretary, and Mrs. Mary Lyons, treasurer. Miss Ethel Smith Was elected pianist and Misses Ethel Fadley and Lucile Price assistants. ‘The club, under such management, will render the cantata “Ruth” in October, as the big musical feature of the opening of the new conference year, and ay the last big entertain- ment of the conference year they will ve assisted by Madam Patti Brown in & great recital on the 12th of Sep- tember. The Julia Gaston Woman's Club was entertained at the parsonage last Friday night. A nice program was rendered and all left greatly ben- efited by the meeting. Among the visitors were Mrs. Johnson, a sister of Mrs, Morgan, Mr. and Mrs, William Simpson, and Mr. Gash. Lovefeast Fricay night. The usual crowds were on hand at both services Sunday. The number of Chicago visitors at Ebe- nezer every Sunday is a most notice- Fable feature. Twelve ladies have been selected to raise and receive dollar money, and the one receiving the largest amount of dollar money will bo crowned “dollar money queens” of Ebenezer on the night before leaving for conference by the pastor. AFFAIRS IN MILWAUKEE Milwaukee, Wis. Aug. 10.—Mrs. Archie Hughes has returned home after a yery pleasant visit through the south, Mr. and Mrs, Osborn of Detroit spent a few days in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs, H. ©. Clark, 717 Prairie street, Prof. G. P, Hamilton of Memphis, ‘Tenn, who has been spending the week’ at Waukesha, Wis., visited a few days in the city. “He gave @ very interesting talk at Bethel A. M. E. ehureh Iast Sunday evening. Mrs. James Lawrence of Chicago spent a few days in Milwaukee this week. ‘The Chicago Defender Is on sale at Scotts Bros. newsstand, 328 State street. ‘The Woman's Improvement Club _met at the residence of Mrs. Logan. Miss A. L. C. Wayte of Boston and Mrs, Phil Waters of Charleston, W. ‘Va., were visitors, Both ladies gave a very interesting talk. Prof. P. Hamilton of Memphis and Mrs, Littie G. Brickner of Chicago were the guests of Sergeant J. D. Dolphins at the Old Soldiers’ Ne- tional Home last Tuesday. Mrs. J. L. Slaughter, 575 4th street, left Inst Wednesday to visit her daughter, Mrs, J. Hunter at St Paul ‘Minn. Mrs. Slaughter is now a grand- -foou.nr, a daughter being born Thurs: day, $a. m. Misi A. L. C. Wayte of Boston, ‘Mass.,who has held several meetings in the interest of woman's suffrage, left ‘Thesday for Chicago. Mrs|Laura Sledge and sister, Miss BessiqRobinson, a teacher in one of the puliie schools of Memphis, Tenn., are vidting Mrs, R. B. Montgomery. Quitda number of teas and recep: tions ale being given for the visitors in Milnpukeo, ‘The Hass meoting held at Bethel A.M, Blehurch last Thursday to pro- test against the electrocution of the 2ryearold girl in Richmond, Va., was very weil attended: A telegram was sent to Qhicago. A petition is being signed for. presentation to the gov- ernor of Virginia in behalf of the girl Rev. B. D, Thomas of St. Thomas Industrial school of Indianapolis is in the city, * Mrs, R. B. Montgomery, who was nent as a llelegate to the Woman's Federation of Clubs at Hampton, Va. has returned home. ‘Mrs, Blanthe Johnson, who left for an extended \visit east some time ago, has teturned| home. Prof. G. W\ Murphy was married tc Miss Francis| Penn of St. Joe, Mich. Jast Monday night at the home of Mrf ‘Kinner, 1445 {2th -street. The averagd man $s seldom willing to compromise} until he discovers that he fs putting wp,a losing fight. With State Street in a Blaze of Light the Elks Will Lead the Way Down, the Big Midway and Encourage Our Boys and Girls to Do Things Instead of Waiting for the Other Fellow to Do Them for Him. THE NEGRO’S EVE OPENED Chicago the Only City in America Which Gives Him a Chance—He, Like Civilization, Will Tread Under His Feet Everything Which is Placed in His Path—The Young, Progressive Negro Has Begged for a Chance—It Being Denied, He Took It, ; i : By Business Men. At last the 17th of August is here, and on every side we can see the la bors of Chicago's colored busluess men, in State street. ‘The grand August fair and carnival that was promised the public some Weeks back, is opening its gates: and by the display of decorations it is clearly shown that the business men along the street are heartily In accord with the enterprise because they rec ognize that in this falr and carnival the best interest of the race has been taken in consideration. it is true that ‘some would-be leaders” have as sumed to be sponsors for everything that should go to make up this grand city and from selfish and personal mo- tives have tried by every dishonor. able means to misrepresent the move ‘ment. ‘They have fostéted in their ‘minds that nothing should be put forth unless their narrow brains would conceive and their werk spirit would execute. In every unworthy way they have tried to mislead the public and by innuendos, insinuation and positive intimidations tried to stop the carnival, but {t has been labor ‘ill spent and labor lost. ‘The inauguration of this carnival was contemplated by men who have Jong considered that something should be done here to cause the men ‘that have cheered Chicago on to sit up and take notice of us as a people. Readers, a new era is dawning in America’s civilization, Some call this ‘a progressive age. Men and women of all races are alert to take advan- tage of circumstances and conditions and must we as a race sit idly by and ‘procrastinate? It is to us to answer, and what shall the answer be? Our fathers helped Chicago through thelr ‘efforts and we, thelr sons and daugh- fers, must strike and strike hard and often at anything or anybody that would try to retard our progress. Thousands of dollars have been gladly spent by the management of this ear. nival to open the eyes of the public to our possible future, and why should some few soreheads, who would not nor could not spend a cent to help any industry that is maintained by our race, stop us? Several hundred dol lars have deen spent by the manage ‘ment of the carnival through the me- dium of the colored newspapers and through the printing offices that fs carried on by our race, and we would like to know why the Atlas Printing Co. is supported by the men who tried ‘to stop the cariyal's steam roller, to the detriment of our printing con- corns? ‘The management wishes suc cess to all, because:the carnival is an ‘uplift rather than a destroyer. ‘The earnival is for construction and not destruction, ‘Will those who are sel fish and foolish sit still and let the wieelg of progress move on? ‘The foolish men of the race can not mislead us or anybody. Thrift and industry will force to the front and those who are in error had better sit up and listen to the steam from the roller or they will be lost in the wil derness of ignorance and despair. THE BUSINESS MEN. THE WEEK IN TOLEDO. Church and Other Affaire of Note— Personal. Toledo, Obio, Aug. 16.—The annual outing of the Warren A. M. E. church to Put-in-Bay, which was to have been given on the 28d of this month, has been postponed to the 30th. ‘The G. W, Club of the Third Bap- tist church are planning for their an- nual outing at Central Grove Park on Labor Day. ‘The G. W. Club met with Mrs. G. D, Macoglin of 380 Woodland avenue Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. ‘The men’s Bible class met at the home of Mr. W. A. McCoglin of 534 Woodland avenue Friday evening. All men are invited to attend the meet ings, which are held at the above ad: dress each Tuesday evening, Friends of Attorney Abbutus Brown are pleased to see him about again after his severe illness. ‘Miss Martha Denmark of Wilber- force, Ohio, is visiting her sister Hat tle of ‘this city. Miss Jessie Brown spent a’ few days in Detroit last week. ‘Mr, Jordon Brown and wife of Lima are visiting Mr. Brown's mother, Mrs. Bond of Indiana avenue. Mrs. Mary Bell of Pittsburgh, Pa, visited her moter, Mrs, Mary Grayum of Pinewood avenuo last week. ‘Miss Lulu Owens of Detroit visited ‘Mrs. Randolph of 554 Woodland ave nue last week, A farewell recital by J. Elmer Spy glass, assisted by the Misses Eaith Hightower, Margaret Jackson, Myrtl¢ Darby, Hazel Rogers and Bulah Me Dowd, was given at Warren A. M. B church Friday evening. It’ ten’t- every politician who can nail a le without. smashing his fingers: Sane . NATIONAL NEGRO BUSI- NESS ‘LEAGUE MEETING. ‘Continued from page 1.) ee ee ee ee cago In order to get to see Mr, Rosen- wald and get to shake his hand, Friday morning will be devoted to the Business league affairs, which will practically be the closing session. The Executive committee, of whieh Hon. J.C. ‘te chairman, will report. Officer. .All be elected, reso- lutions adopted, and perhaps the place for holding the next annual session will bo announced. Immediately after the morning ses- sion the delegates will be given a boat ride on Lake Michigan, visiting Fort Sheridan and South Chicago. ‘This Will be followed by the banquet and ball Friday night, to be given at the Seventh Regiment armory. in thls the Chicago people will put .on a stunt worthy of any people or ocea- ston, Chicago society will turn gut in al its glory. ‘The ladies havefpeen preparing for six months, and some have had their dresses in course of preparation for the past year, Many distinguished persons have expressed a determination to be pres- ent and assist in making the meeting a success. Tho head of the Interna- tional Order of Twelve, Knights and Daughters of Tabor, Sit S. A. Jordan of Little Rock, will be on hand and many of bis cabinet officers. This is Just one week before the meeting of the international session in Louisville, and they will remain in Chicago, leav- ing here Sunday night for Louisville. ‘The Texas delegates are arranging for thelr tickets which will give them a stop-over in Chicago to seo the league. For years the Chicago people have been hearing about Mr. Blodgett, the real estate man of Jacksonville, Fia., ‘and they will be given an opportunity to see him, for he will be present dur- ing the session of the league, as will Mr. Lewls, the insurance man from tho same place; and thé largest fish dealer of the race in the country, Charles Anderson of Jacksonviue, Fla,, has, sent word to reserve a home for him. ‘Oklahoma Delegation in Uniform. There will be a large~delegation present from Florida, as well as from Oklahoma, Kansas, ‘North Carolina, ‘Maryland, District ‘of Columbia, fis: sissippi, ‘Alabama, Missouri, indiana and Kentucky. The Mississipp! dele- gates will be headed by Hon. Chas. Banks, who is the first vice president, ‘and who is also president of the Mis- sissipp! Negro Business league, He promises a large delegation from wiound Bayou, the Negro Mississippi town. | Oklahioma’s Negro town promises to ‘put on a stunt that will put them all Jn the shade. The delegates from ‘Boley will wear uniforms made for ‘the occasion and will bring an exhibit from the state that will do credit to any fair. The Negro inventor will have on exhibition his Inventions, the large watermelons, corn and potatoes will be shown. Gn the banner will be “This Is the Way We Do Things in Oklahoma.” An effort will be made to carry the, ‘next session to Oklahoma, ‘Many of the ladies will remain in ‘the city and attend the last social function, which will be a reception by Mrs. G. C. Hall, at ¥rederick Douglass Center, 3032 Wabash avenue. In most instances the delegates com- ing in large numbers have arranged for special sleepers, as well as for headquarters during the league. ‘Telegrams have been received from W. ©. Gordon, St. Louis; Hon. Chas. Banks, Mound Bayou, Miss.; Hon. J. ©. Napier, register of the treasury, ‘Washington, D. C.; Dr, 8. A. Furniss, Indianapolis, Ind., and Dr. 8. E, Court: ‘ney, stating that good delegations will ome from each place, Headquarters at the Y. M. ©. A, | The headquarters of the local com- mittee where homes are to be as- signed and general information fur- nished, will be at the Y. M. C. A. quarters, 3330 State street. A letter from Henry Allen Boyd, Nashville, Tenn,, who has the arrange: ment for the National Press associa- tion, says that a good program has been arranged and will be carried out. ‘The local press committee has been at work on this end, getting things in shape, and will be prepared to enter- tain the newspaper men in great style. What has been said about the local press committeo can be sald about the toca) undertakers and lawyers. Tho Negro National Bar association will be with the league, and promises to be a great session. ‘Hon, W. H. Lew- fa, assistant attorney meneral for the Already Accomplished, ‘A reader asked the sage for advice, saying: “I am engaged to Kate Murphy, but my former fiancee, Kato Dooley, threatens to sve me for breach of promise. Can you advise mo how to extricate myself from this difi- culty?" The reply of the sage was short. It ran: “My dear reader, if 1 may say 3, you seem to have extra-Kated your: felt already!” And There They Stop. “phe clty fathers provide soap and water for the slums, In the form of excellent schools, kindergartens, and branch Wbraries. And there "they stop, at the curbstone of the people's Wife.’ ‘They cleanse and discipline the children’s minds, but their bodies they pitch into the gutter.’—Mary Antin. Separating Honey. To obtain strained honeys separat- ing the honey from the wax as it comes to us in the frame, place tho frame in a bowl in the oven, just warm enough to melt the honey and wax; then remove the framo and let the honey stand unt! cold, when the wax may be skimmed off the top with- out. any trouble. Wrong Kind of Man. More Women would probably marry Yor money or a title if it wasn't for ‘the kind of men that usually go along. Peer Se mans SN ere RGR tae Pe layer ued Sites ON “eae got OG SERS PEERS eal PS, ea ee “ae e Bae ‘ 4 ely at le ee : aca Pts Rae ager. j si DON AM se Pee ig Tye eo Nig oe z © oR SN ; 4 ay A EL eo, GR gre age oe PE ee EB) ESR ie aa i Sc Rei erenee ected Se Ee 2S ecto IS CS a ey Aaheaie ge So al Pee OE a Oe ae le Pay GRR Ae oS Ci Re i aa RN Se Nee Sate RSE Ss oN uetiey aie signee wacsn anna psa aa eg EG SRR Nec ne eR ca ae LIEUT-COL. COL. JOHNSON, EIGHTH INFANTRY, I. N.'G., WHO WON GREAT LAURELS AT CAMP LINCOLN. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER —— ‘and Ee tos ING. 5 . We man ‘ and ) Cat- ous osen- es ee a to| Versatile Writer \in an Interesting | id p civin| ‘Stor)—What He Terms the Prew na aslon.| ent Political Duty of the Negro— | ‘Zin which | Taft, Roosevelt, McKinley and| “G ill) Others. Nor fret: a dow place fon sion By Dr, M. A. Majors. oe Our greatest political leader, the late Hon. Fredorick Douglass, used to say, “The Republican party is the ship; all else is the sea, raging and wild.” At the present time this great truth should take deep root in the mind and heart of every Negro with an ounce of decent manhood. It used to be a matter of leyalty to party principles why the men of the race should stand firm for the party of Lincoln, but now it has become a matter of self-preser- vation. It is true the G. 0. P. has gone out of its beaten tracks and neglected to champion the rights and privileges of its Negro devotees, but it has never taken sides with the enemy against us. But on the con- trary it has upon hundreds of occa- sions shown a kindly, disposition in its manifold enactmepits in its legis- ation, We have had congressmen of ‘our own color in the legislative halls of the nation. Their color was never a bar to them holding elective office; but we must not forget that It was because the Republican party was in power in the legislative branches of the government that made it possible for them to be seated, either- in the senate or the house. All that the race has enjoyed politically in this coun- try came to it through the noble attri- butes of the mén of high-minded, broad and liberal statesmanship, such a6 composed the rank and file of Re- publicanism. 2 ‘true, we do not live in the dead past, that yesterday is not now, and new: and uptodate theories of gov- ernment and law are the untried prin- ciples that confound the present is- sues of parties. But what Mr. Doug- lass said fifty years ago is just as potent today as when he uttered that philosophical maxim: “AN else is the sea, raging and wild.” ‘The times are black with the utter- ances of the demagogue. No man who has enjoyed the distinction of high office should grow indifferent of the distinguishing honor given him by a nation of people, and yet umbition doth overawe and friendship is trampled in the dust, discretion is cast to the winds, maddened lust for power triumphs over reason, and precedents, the American rule, the bul- wark of a nation’s honor, must be broken down, “Negroes must not be allowed to vote in the south because it 18 insulting to white men”—and we hear from him whom the boys at San Juan Hill saved from the Spanish bayonet, “Negro domination is not to be tolerated”; “Negro delegates to Republican conventions are disrepu- table characters.” This ‘Theodore Roosevelt, he of the “door of hope to Negroes,” he of the,“all_men up and no men down,” he of ‘kiss of the black hand at Khartoum. university. Hear what President Taft says: “I congratulate your race for its loyalty and its firm stand against the woutd- be traducer of your rights who would with money attempt to purchase your votes.” Why should there be any question as to where the Negro Is to stand in the impending conflict? Why should the Negro follow Mr. Roosevelt, who left the party because it chose to nomt- nate other than himself for the high office of President? Here is where Mr. T. R, descends to the level of the demagogue, gets angry because a majority in conven- tion decides against him and forms a third party of his own. Here he makes himself the disturbing element and becomes far more disreputable than the Negro delegate who would not sell to his campaign bosses. ‘The present duty of the race is to brand every Negro with the race's ut- ‘most contempt who in any way would aid the candidacy of Mr. T. R. I did not purpose to tell the voters of my race what they should do at the polls in November. They do not need to he told. We are cursed with weaklings, men who have no back. done, without courage, whose souls, onco aflame with race valor, have Kone out, There are many and it is eee dn ea eke ga nee eee ee and Ignorance are hurrying them on to shameful graves. There should be no political slaves, We trust the number is emall, Every man should have ideas and opinions and he should act sensibly as to his duty when his face is insulted by men, reat or small, ‘There would be a sol id phalanx of any other nation of men against Mr. Roosevelt had he sald a third of what he charged upon. the Negro rage. Of course they are all right up North; they can yote for MH. But down ‘South, where they can't vote, T don't need them. This fs the pres. ent status of Rooseveltian honor. ‘The recent Republican convention which nominated Mr. Tatt was no dit ferent from’ all the former national conventions. ‘There have always been contests of delegates to be settled by the national committee, It ie its duty to attend to all~the preliminary work of the convention and In procuring a credential committee that will bring in returns favorable to the candidate “who has a majority of the national committee on his side. Mr. Roosevelt had only thirteen committeemen for him, while Mr, Taft had more than forty for him, ‘The “steam roller” is simply @ nick name for “power.” And it.has always been and ever will be in human affairs that they who have the power will take, and they may keep who can, Presidents Garfield, McKinley, Har- rigon, Roosevelt and |Taft all’ have been’ nominated the very same way that Mr. Taft was nonfinated in June at the Coliseum in Chi¢ago, Of course the trouble came about by MrT. R, getting licked, He rjims way and makes a mighty noise. | He says “thou shall not steal” omly| for MB. Of course he told the white delegates from the South that ds long as they stole trom Negroes it] was oll right. Now wherein lies the difference? White delegates and Ylack delegates, all representing commanwealths of the South just as the rogularly elected delegates to the Republican National convention? Mr. Rposevelt says, “Negro delegates to my convention must not be seated.”| And yet this same Mr. Roosevelt ‘says to the G. O. P. convention, “Thou dhall not steal.” Let any sensibie person answer who is the thief. Really it seems Mr.|Roosevelt may lie, cheat, steal and maraud popular clamor by his maledictions upon oth- jers' heads, at the same time hoping ‘ne. may escape public condemnation for all bis diabolical fretfulness of a bad distemper. What does he take the people to be? Hgotism has over- come his decent conceptions of truth and goodness. Thirst) for office has crippled his judgment] and therefore animated naturo must] take fright at bis selfish whims and |do his bidding. ‘True, there are and ever will be puny weaklings who have only sense enough to be charitable and only courage enough to be ever miserable. ‘They }lack the manhood that can view with alarm such dastard impudence. Those Negroes who trail at this usurper's heel will continue to meet, oppression at hip hands. ‘They are’ so consti- tuted that political slavery only can be hailed as a blessing, Too dumb to feel the sting of the viner who would slay them, like slaves seourged to their dungeons they fume and fret knowing only that security is in the G. O. P. but feign a pecullar distrust without reason and without a decent regard for their own safety. ‘They abuse Mr. Taft for their own lack of information as to the real facts ap- pertaining to the appointment of Ne- groes to a few offices, while at the same time they cringe and bow before this Munchauson who has literally kicked them out of every fair con- sideration as men and citizens, ‘here is a possibility that those who now are lingering under some Kind of a spell will change thelr ways when they see this politician as Cow- per has described bim when he says: “His hope presumption, and his faith a lies ‘That while he dotes and dreams that he believes He mocks his maker and himself de- celves; Ris utmost reach, historical assent. His doctrines warped to what they never meant: ‘The truth itself is In his head as dull ‘And useless as a candle in a scull, And all his love of God a groundless claim, A trick ‘upon the canvas, painted flame.” High Cost of Living tn Meare. 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Railroad Ave. Evanston, Il, OF Interest to Vocal Students (onan ogy patcatnsed spon ater, rocket | Beedtag| cuca. rimecht ha jut seated stom reread Gai | BI est wren tk ou Sea ny SBN Te an Amster) Erase ates ceatieeata” Shannan wane pane "PRIGE $1.90, Addres tho Pablaber, °°) Choris OG | ae Tenney ousDowslAr Gar Capi Sato 36 “ - BureaSt,, Chicago (tainway Ba):Lyon & Healy, Adazis & Wale, IMPORTANT CONFERENCE ON THE NEGRO Negro's Political Career in the Balance—"Unscrupulous Player of the Game of Politics" Name Given Roosevelt by Doctor—Bull Moose Leader Has Little to Offer Negro—Pertinent Questions of Reporter in Interview with Colonel Roosevelt Answered Evasively. JANE ADDAMS' BOLD STAND. Fights for Rights of Negro—Extract from Letter Which Led to Conference with Roosevelt—Gov. Woodrow Wilson Called On—Every Courtesy Extended—Will Discharge Duties of Office in Spirit of Christ—Defender Urged to Leave No Stone Unturned to Protect Its People. "Yes, I had a long talk with Col. Roosevelt in respect to the attitude of the Progressive party to the Negro," said Dr. C. E. Bentley, in answer to a question put by a Defender reporter. "I can assure you, however, that the interview was not of my seeking, after what the Bull Moose leader said about the Negro before the convention, I had no need of further words to make me realize that that unscrumpulous player of the game of politics had made a compact with the South at the expense of the Negro. I went to the interview to ١٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠٠ M. Dr. Chas. E. Bentley, oblige a friend—Professor Springern, one of the New York delegates—who thought that some facts that I had in my possession might have some influence with Col. Roosevelt. i When further questioned for a fuller account of the incident and all attending facts, Dr. Bentley said: "I don't know that I care to go into the matter for publication. I have no political axe to grind. and I was only taking the privilege of a private citizen who seeks to see the right and do it when I went to the interview with the colonel." In these days of many parties and conflicting hopes, the Defender realizes that its duty in respect to its readers is to leave no stone unturned to furnish them with all the data possible that might lead them to a proper idea as to what the Negro could expect from each of the presidential candidates, and so to intelligent action at the polls next November. Our reporter placed the matter before Dr. Bentley in this light and succeeded in persuading that loyal race worker to place all the facts at his command for the political enlightenment of his fellow race men. "Last month," said Dr. Bentley, "I received a letter from the East telling me of an interview which a group of colored man had with Woodrow Wilson. The report of these men placed the Democratic candidate in a very favorable attitude to the Negro. I had this letter in my pocket when I met, by appointment, Professor Spingerm, of Columbia University. Professor Spingerm is an ardent worker in the N. A. A. C. P. and, as a delegate to the convention, was somewhat perturbed at; the rumors which were affoat as to the turn-down of the Negro by the party. In contrast to the Progressive attitude I told him what I knew of Wilson and showed him my Eastern letter in corroboration. This impressed him very much and he asked me if I were willing to show it to Roosevelt and say to the colonel what I had said to him. I complied and the interview took place. Col. Roosevelt read the account of the Wilson interview carefully and with apparent interest. Then he said: "If you colored men think that you can gain more by voting the Democratic ticket, why, do it—do it." "Then he talked and talked, but he said no more than he had already said at the convention. He referred to his speech made that morning and gave me a typewritten copy of that portion which related to the Negro, asking me to give it careful reading. I said to him: 'Col. Roosevelt, why did you not use your influence to have some of these things incorporated in the Progressive platform instead of making it a mere aside, in your speech?' to at this maker of evasions said: 'I think they made a mistake—they made a mistake.' "I came away from the leader of the new movement with the conviction that, as far as the Negro was concerned, there was little for which to hope. "And while we are on this subject," continued Dr. Bentley, "I want to say a word about Miss Addams and her attitude in this matter. Some are surprised that Miss Addams should second the nomination of the leader of a party who advocates suffrage for one group and denies it to another. For a conference held last Sunday evening at Hull House, Miss Addams called together several prominent people of both races. To these people she told of her work on the resolutions committee in a vain endeavor to make them recognize the claims of the southern Negro. Her disappointment was so apparent that it became noised about that Miss Addams would bolt the convention. Then Roosevelt asked to talk with her. After this interview following her best light, she stood pat and seconded his nomination. At the Hull House conference all the speakers expressed a strong belief in Miss Addams' sincerity and singleness of motive, but none saw a hope for the realization of her expectations of her new affiliations." The following is an extract from the letter which led to Dr. Bentley's talk with Col. Roosevelt: "We called by invitation on Gov. Woodrow Wilson on Tuesday of this week at Trenton, N. J. We were shown every consideration by the governor. * * We discussed the entire situation, so far as our people are concerned, with the utmost frankness. "He assured us first of all, that if elected, he intended to be a president of the whole nation; to know no white or black, North, South, East or West, and no home-born or foreignborn; but that he would treat every citizen according to the law—not only the letter, but the spirit of the law, and that he would discharge his obligations, the duties of his office, in the spirit of Christ, and with justice and fairness to all. In the second place, even if the president and both houses of Congress should be Democratic, he did not believe that any measures inimical to colored people would be passed. He said that it was the understanding with the party leaders that this should be the case. But, if by any accident, such a measure, or measures, should be passed, he would veto them. In the third place, he gave us to understand, so far as patronage was concerned, he could assure us that the colored people would fare as well under his administration as president as they have fared under Republican administrations. In the fourth place, he promised as soon after his formal notification as possible, he would get out a statement over his own name to the entire country, refuting the falsehoods which are being so indiscriminately circulated against him by most of the colored newspapers and by many of the white magazines and papers of the country, relative to his enmity to, and hatred of, the colored man. "We called the governor's attention to the fact that it had already been repeatedly stated that if he became president he would use his power to spread Jim Crow and disfranchise acts against the colored man and to abolish the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. He said that these were false statements; that he had no intention of doing any such thing and would frown upon the efforts of any person who undertook to promote such acts. In short, he expressed himself as feeling the need of, and deserving the colored vote, and stated that he was willing to do anything that was right and legal to secure that vote, and that if elected president of the United States, the colored people would have no occasion to regret having voted for him. "Mr. Wilson impressed us all as being a conscientious and sincere person. He spoke in a straightforward manner, saying only what he meant, meaning every word he said." CHICAGO'S PIONEER CHAIIFFEI Proud of His Fourteen Year Record Without An Accident—Runs Elevator During Vacation. Mr. Sidney A. Matthews, 3729 Armour avenue, Chicago's first chaufeur, is enjoying a well-carned vacation and incidently celebrating a continuous employment in this city for fourteen years. He is also proud of the fact that in all those years he has not had an accident. Mr. Matthews is at present employed by Mr. E. C. Conwell, the banker. He has a vacation of six weeks, three of which he will spend at the pleasure resorts, the other three will be spent running an elevator. The Chicago Defender takes pleasure in presenting to its readers such thrifty young men. We also learn that he contemplates taking the examination for an assistant engineer for the Chicago fire department. $50.00 FOR "WEARY WILLIES" The Most Homely and the Most Ragged Man in Chicago to Be Voted For. The latest idea of the committee 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 the votes will be 1 cent each will be on sale at the grocer, along State street. The carnival will close with the crowding 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 raggedly and homely friend of yours. Vote early and often. The votes are only 1 cent apiece. CROWNING OF THE CARNIVAL QUEEN 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 Gigantic Amusement Enterprise Ever Attempted in the City of Chicago." FROM EVANSTON. Kathryn Twigge ..... 349 Gertrude Perry ..... 198 Margaret Young ..... 188 WITH THE HAWKEYES What the People Are Doing Throughout the State—Pertinent and Interesting by Special Correspondence. By Geo. H. Laws. Burlington, Ia., Aug. 16—Mrs. J. E. Johnson of 714 Spruce entertained in honor of Mrs. C. Tucker her sister, Mrs. T. Sander and a few friends. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. McDowell of Washington, D. C., is visiting Mrs. John Trent, 508 Washington street. Mr. Geo. Tyler has returned home from St. Paul to a pleasant visit. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Jones of 406 North Main street will leave for Chicago Monday night. Mrs. C. Tucker will leave for Chicago Monday. Mr. Wm. Taylor was visiting in the city Tuesday. Mr. Geo. H. Laws will leave for Kansas City Saturday. Mrs. F. Martin of Chicago is visiting friends here. The world's greatest weekly newspaper is sold in Burlington by Agent Geo. H. Laws, 521 N. 5th street. Phone 967. Sensitiveness of Blow-Fly It is well known, says Knowledge, that the blow-fly (Calliphora vomitoria) has an extrordinarily keen sensitivity to the odor of flesh, detecting it from a distance. Xaxier Raspall has made some observations on the rapidity with which the flies find a bird has just died and he maintains that they do not alight a second before that. An apoplobic pigeon that looked dead, but was not, was left unvisited. A mortbund magpie, lying beside two others which had just been killed, was left unvisited, though the files were on the dead birds just beside it. The instinct not to lay eggs in anything not quite dead seems to be strongly developed. But Raspall goes on to draw the hazardous conclusion that in the article of death an animal gives off a volatile something of infinite subtlety, which serves as a clue to the fly. Wall of the Passimist "Yes, I consider my life a failure." "O Henry, how sad! Why should you say that?" "I spend all my time making money enough to buy food and clothes, and the food disagrees with me, and my clothes don't fit." Lilaca and Lilaca! Mr. Cliffe—"By George! When we get into our suburban home I'm going home. Houses. Mrs. Cliffe—"Don't do it. He hurt. I like you much better smooth shaved." Wise World. The world likes a good loser, particularly if it gets some of his money. — Lippincott's. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER IMPORTANCE Lawyer Edmund H. Smallley Discloses Important Political Matter to Editor—Pledge of Lincoln a Bond—Republican Party Must Now Do Its Duty—All Races Should Be Equally Affected by Test of Intelligent Suffrage—Correspondence in 1900 With the Then Gov. Roosevelt Chicago, August 15, 1912—Friend Abbott: I send copy of Gen. James S. Clarkson's letter to me, of date June 7, 1910, bearing on the general subject of my recent letters, that will probably interest your readers, and has a direct bearing on that Roosevelt letter. You and my friends know that in insisting that no man's civil or political rights should be denied or limited by race, color or religious belief, I am not influenced by desire for political preferment, for I care little for ever again holding any civil or political office and would not turn my hand over for a nomination for any office in the land, feeling that "his majesty the American citizen" has a fair position, if making a living, and that all public officers are but servants of the people and that the king in America is the law of the land made by the people. Dear Mr. Smallay: I am much pleased to have your letter and herewith return it. I am very pleased to agree with you and to what is the uppermost question in our Republic, the question of human rights. First, before every person has the right of every human being to earn his own living, to receive and enjoy what he earns and to have the protection of his rights. Second, in both our civil and political rights These rights and this protection a large part of this republic are not now receiving Added to these wrongs peonage, which is really worse and more degraded and more oppressive, is now being added in several ways. The Republican party, bound by the pledge of Lincoln and its own legislation, must "now do its duty and give equal rights and equal protection to all men and all citizens of whatever race or color. A test of intelligence may be laid on the suffrage, but it must be on all men and all races and colors alike. The Republican cannot endure without honest suffrage any more than it could have endured "half slave and half free." There must be a new muster of all people of conscience in this country and the Christian churches will have to rally with the Republican party or whatever party it shall be that is to lend in the restoration of Lincoln's standard of government and make this a free government in fact, free for all men of all colors and races alike. I shall be glad to see you when you come to New York or to hear from you at any time. I believe with you that the first thing before us in our politics now is to find and pave the way to a settlement of this greatest of all our problems as a nation. Sincerely yours. JAMES S. CLARKSON. In August, 1904, on the return of the writer from Boston to Chicago, business matters required a stop off at Washington. At the Arlington hotel I met Judge Taft, who was having a late supper, having just returned from Vermont. Having been honored with a slight acquaintance with Judge Taft the previous April at Chicago, where he addressed our Hamilton club on Appomattox day, we conversed that evening at the table. In the course of the conversation I mentioned the correspondence with the then Gov. Roosevelt in October, 1900, on the subject of reducing Negro representation in the states which disfranchised the Negro, and expressed the hope that President Roosevelt, in his letter of acceptance, would place himself in accord with the platform on that subject. I remarked that I had the letter-press copy of my letter and the Governor's reply through his private secretary. The next morning Judge Taft suggested that I call on the President and courteously met me at eleven at the cabinet room and presented me to the President. President Roosevelt promptly requested to see this correspondence, which I gave him to read. Chicago, Oct. 22, 1900. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. issue that, if not paramount, is at least of grave importance. We fear the fears of "sectionalism" will destroy our Republicals from arising this plain duty on the coming Congress. Republican nominees for Congress will have to request an order to request agree to such action. Our request and marked service for the party induces me to send you this open letter. Your great respect. EMDUH H. SMALLEY. (New York. Armys.) City Churches Sunday afternoon, Aug. 18, at 4 p.m., Mr. T. J. Galloway of Washington, D. C., will speak on "The Negro's Political Outlook." He will be followed by Mrs. Hollingsworth. Miss Irene Howard-Board will give a cornet solo. Mrs. Eva Jenifer, after spending a profitable time at the National Federation of Woman's Clubs at Hampton, will remain in the east for several weeks to rest, stopping at Baltimore. A large audience assembled at Quinn last Sunday morning and listened to a strong practical sermon by the pastor, Rev W. D. Cook. A large number of visitors were present. At 2 o'clock the Sunday school held a most interesting session. The superintendent, J. W. Fisher, is uniring in his efforts to keep the school at high tide. The singing was a special feature of the service. The Christian Endeavor held its usual wide awake service at 6:30 p.m. These services are increasing in interest under the wise and enthusiastic management of the president, Mr. R. B. Glover. The evening service was under the auspices of the Negro Business Men of Chicago, a number of whom occupied seats on the rostrum. Stirring addresses were made by Mr. L. Laing Williams, Dr. Parks of Boston, and Mr. Moore, the national organizer. Much interest was awakened. Next Sunday is Dollar Money Day, and each member is requested to pay their dollar money. The annual conference meets at Galesburg on the 17th of September. The various auxiliaries of the church are busy getting ready for various entertainments. WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. The pastor returned from the Connectional Council in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Sunday morning in time to fill the pulpit. His practical sermon on the twelfth chapter of Romans resulted in a very inspiring and instructive service. Brother Reid, the blind musician, was present and sang very touchingly "I shall be free daily." After the usual morning offering a collection of $5.48 was presented to Brother Reid. Our Sunday school and Christian Endeavor are gradually increasing in interest, both are well attended. The evening service was freighted with its usual interest. The discourse by the pastor on "Confidence" was out of the usual order and greatly enjoyed by the large audience. Mrs. Louisa M. Braxon, founder and principal of the W. P. Russell Industrial School, Hayneville, Ala., was present and made a short and interesting talk in regard to her school. The offerings for the day was nearly $50.00. Two persons united with the church. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society held a very interesting session at the home of the president, Mrs. H. J. Callis. Arrangements were made for the celebration of Woman's Day, which will take place on the fourth Sunday in September. The Board of Stewards will on Tuesday evening and elected the following officers: H. David Murray, chairman; H. B. Craddock, treasurer; Edward Yancy, secretary. The funeral of the late Mrs. Octavio Hudson, held on Monday at the church, was largely attended. The birthday party to be given by the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society will take place on Thursday the 22nd, at 3629 Forest avenue. Arrangements are being made to serve dinners at our church during the sessions of the Negro Business League. Sunday services will be as usual. The pastor will occupy the pulpit morning and evening. STATEMENT OF COLORED DELEGATION. National Progressive Convention of August 7 Issues Statements to Correct Erroneous Reports—Urge Support of Progressive Party. Charging as erroneous and misleading the statements sent out by the press to the country at large as concerns the attitude of political leaders towards southern colored delegates, the entire colored delegation of the National Progressive Convention held in Chicago, August 7, has issued statements branding as false reports made by a hostile press, and at the same time urging the American citizens to support the Progressive party and Theodore Roosevelt. Foxes Not Easy Prey Foxes often kill buzzards and the smaller hawks that have been impelled to attack them through hunger. They have mainly done this by dragging the birds through branches and brushwood; for they usually have their talons deeply imbedded in their intended victim, and are unable to let them go. Bacteria Not Necessary to Life. 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