Chicago Defender
Saturday, October 5, 1912
Chicago, Illinois
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VOLUME VII. NUMBER 40. GREAT NEED BABY COLE IS
While going north on State street about 9:30 a.m. m. Monday a Chicago Defender reporter saw a frantic woman dash out of Dr. E. D. Brown's office, 3401 State street. Dr. Brown, grip in hand, quickly followed, and the reporter followed, too. The run was across 34th street to Wabash avenue. They ran up the steps of 3353. The fire department arrived at the same moment, and all was confusion. Investigation showed that Mrs. R. E. Cole, who resides there, had lighted an oil stove in her apartments and had gone downstairs on an errand. Baby Elsie, one year old on Sept. 17, slept near by. The stove became overheated and a fire resulted. The mother, returning, found her baby nearly suffocated. Her screams brought the other tenants quickly to her assistance, while she ran for medical aid. The baby was unconscious and was burned badly about the face and hands.
The fire loss was small. Dr. Brown's prompt arrival saved the baby's life. Hasty first aid remedies were applied and she was rushed off to Provident hospital by the police, where she was reported doing fine later in the week. Mr. Cole is a railroad man and he returned home in the midst of the excitement. The grief of the parents was heart rending.
Young Men's Progressive Club Crowd the Auditorium and Speakers Praise the New Party.
Evanson, Oct. 5.—Over eight hundred enthusiastic colored voters crowded the Evanson Auditorium to its fullest capacity and listened to able addresses delivered by prominent speakers on the initiative, referendum and recall Tuesday evening.
The meeting was held under the auspices of the Young Men's Progressive Club of Evanson and was said to have been the most successful meeting held thus far in that vicinity since the beginning of the campaign.
The Hon. George W. Ellis delivered an able and convincing argument with forceful and telling effect. The Hon. B. F. Moseley, as usual, acquitted himself with honor and credit. The Hon. James Hale Porter, a creditable warrior of many a well fought battle, demonstrated his ability as an exponent of progressive ideas. Others who participated in the program were the Rev. I. A. Thomas, and A. N. Fields.
Restaurant keepers doing business from 21st street to 39th street, both white and colored, held an important meeting Monday night at the Y. M. C. A. headquarters, 3332 State street. The high cost of food stuffs and a varied difference in prices brought about the conference. It was agreed that commencing tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 6, all bottled dinners will be 25 cents. Beef, pork and eggs were considered dainties and the customer will have to pay more for them.
Forty-one restaurants were listed in the compact. The high cost of living was discussed in all of its phases. "It was either agree on a fair price for meals or go out of business," said one of the prominent spirits. "Every one wants the best," added another. "Even a second helping of bread consumed the profit." The officers who will have the association in charge are L. Rodgers, Geo. L. Foreman, Walter Harris and Fred Alden. J. T. Lanagan is the secretary.
PICTURES FAIL TO MOVE.
For two weeks in advance The Chicago Defender advertised a moving picture display to take place at Grace Presbyterian church Monday night, Sept. 30. A fair sized audience gathered in the edifice at the appointed hour, but the pictures failed to move. The Barnett Brothers are the promoters of this kind of entertainment, but the committee in charge cannot get any satisfaction out of their failure to appear. One brother blames the other for failure of the entertainment. The affair will occur at a later date, but when the reporter was unable to learn.
Tuesday morning, bright and early,
Messrs. Charles T. White, Bay City,
Michigan; Oliver K. Atwood, Saginaw,
Albert Golns, Oberlin, O., and John
A. Evans, Battle Creek, Michigan,
rolled into the city only to be stopped
at Michigan boulevard and 33d street
by a Defender reporter, who found
out their mission. Mr. White laughed
and said: "Well, I heard a lot of
those Defender reporters and it tickles
me to have been caught in his net
first thing. We came here for a few
days to see the sights; that all,"
A Fearless, MONEST CHAMPION of the People
GREAT NEED FOR MORE KINDERGARTENS
GREAT NEED FOR MORE KINDERGARTENS
The Good and Bad of the Chicago School System—Superintendent Ella Flagg Young Discusses Perplexing Question—Endorses Kindergartens—Cannot Supply Demand for This Brunch of School Work—Tells of the Marvelous Improvement in Children Trained in This Splendid System That Trains the F., the Hand in Constructive Work, Obedience and How to Walk.
DEVELOPS LOVE AND SYMPATHY, GENTLENESS AND STRENGTH
The Strictly Academic Course of Study In Public Schools Is Antiquated—Modern System Must Include Kindergartens In Every' One of the Ninety-two Schools, and an Industrial Training — Chicago's School System Among the Best But the Damands of the Age is for Better—The Second of a Series of Letters in Educational Conditions Go and Vielvity.
By D. W. Johnson,
The Chicago public school system, though not perfect, under the superbendence of Mrs. Ella Flagg Young and her able assistants, is making underful strides along the lines of education. The system is divided into ten districts, each containing twenty-five or so schools under the supervision of district superintendent. This position requires more tact, skill and inquity than any other in the whole world. As these superintendents it necessarily co-operate with the local superintendent and her two assistants.
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oil must co-operate with each
district superintendent. If the desired
measure of success in the work is
to be attained.
Superintendent Young Recommends Charges.
The superintendent has recommended to the board of education a reorganization of the school system, in which she hopes, if accepted, to make Chicago the Athens of the United States.
The strictly academic course of study in public schools has become antiquated and the introduction of a modern system that is in keeping with the progress, needs and demands of the age is what the superintendent earnestly desires.
Since there is no law, as yet, legalizing a system of industrial schools, Mrs. Young is making every effort possible to equip each school for a course of this work as extensively as the convenience and financial resources will permit.
Experimental Stage in Schools. Chicago is now in its experimental school stage, but if it is fortunate enough to retain the efficient services of its present school head, it will soon have a unified, magnificent system.
Some of the urgent needs at present are more kindergartens, manual training shops and cooking rooms. There are 92 schools without kindergartens, 30 elementary schools not equipped with manual training shops and 102 not equipped with cooking rooms.
Combine Academic and Industrial Studies.
The interest, thought and deep study of the work is clearly manifested by a statement from the superintendent: "When our schools are so organized and equipped that the industrial and academic work enlighten and strengthen each other, the vague, the indefinite, will be almost an unknown element, in our class work. That they shall enlighten and strengthen each other, the industrial equipment must be in every school and the teachers of the industries must be recognized, cooperative members of the school faculty in which they teach, not peripatetics, rarely if ever seen by the academic teachers of the children whom they instruct.
Kindergarten a Great Factor.
One of the most important factors of the system is the kindergarten, the prime element of the school, where small children may be prepared, and unconsciously disciplined for the elementary school. An observant parent of children in a kindergarten can see their gradual development. So natural and beautiful is it that the process appears like the unfolding of a rose bud.
The kindergarten is highly commended by the superintendent. Some of the beauties and advantages of it are best set forth in her own language: "Bring every school year here are requests from individual members of the board of education, from members of the city council, from women's clubs, and from pari
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The Chicago Defender.
BADLY BURNED.
Year Old Infant the Victim In Explosion of Oil Stove—Firemen, Police men and a Defender Reporter to the Rescue.
BULL MOOSERS HOLD MEETING IN EVANSTON.
RESTAURANT KEEPERS TO REGULATE PRICES
The High Cost of Food Stuffs Brings About the Meeting, Where a Uniform Price Is Agreed Upon.
Advertised Moving Picture Exhibit
brylerman
Church, Falls to Materials
MICHIGAN TOURING PARTY:
POST ALL HELP DISTRICTS
U. S. Governor Vegetables, and General Dry Carriers Will Get Lives, With In-Rates Far Be Companies and the Rate Under Laws—Minimum is 6 Cents—Union System the Age on Any Parents—The Maxas is $1.32.
BE TO BE REST GAINER.
TRUE REFORMERS END SUCCESSFUL MEETING.
M. T. Bailey, Chief of the Illinois Division, and Other Officers Arrive in the Quaker City.
(Special to The Chicago Defender) Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 4.—The True Reformers, who have just closed a most successful convention in Richmond, Va., have returned and speak very highly of the success with which the order met in 1911 and 1912, the past twelve months. The main officers were re-elected. They were Mr. Floyd Ross, G. W. M.; Mr. Maurice Rauselle, G. V. S.; and Dr. W. C. Smith, G. W. Treas. During the past twelve months the order collected $100,268.75 and paid over $40,000 in death claims, added about 1,400 new members and expects to double that record for the next year. The Hon. M. F. Bailey, chief of the Chicago division and state deputy of Illinois, is here filling some engagements for the G. W. M. He arrived here Saturday and spoke to a large meeting at 8 o'clock. Sunday he spoke at Shiloh, and Holy Trinity Baptist churches to more than 5,000 persons. He will be joined here Tuesday by
REPUBLICA AND PROSSE GO HANDY
Home-Coming Wet Headquarters — Roosevelt Likemer Flirtation, S.
Negro Vote is $
By Phil H. (Assistant Director of publican This has been been at the headquarters can National Comm port from every soo the people are return phenomenal numbers their midsummer wherein they attend velts' photospasm of ambitious greed, not
ALAS!
THEY ARE THE
VERY ONES THAT
ROBBED ME OF MY
RIGHT TO VOTE.
"The Negro of the South Will
THE BAD SAMARITAN.
ALAS!
THEY ARE THE
VERY ONES THAT
ROBBED ME OF MY
RIGHT TO VOTE.
THESE PEOPLE
WILL TAKE
GOOD GAME
OF YOU.
SOLID
SOUTH
Far Holly
Grand Master Ross from Virginia. They will hold a large meeting Tuesday night and will make some changes in the official ranks. They will leave for New York city, thence to Baltimore, Washington and Pittsburgh Pa., to install the new officers and examine the reports and records of the old officers.
WITH THE HAWKEYES.
Burlington, Ia., Oct. 4—Mr. Peter King of $11 Foster street has returned home.
Rev. S. McDowell is still on the sick list.
The choir members of St. John's A. M. E. church met at Mrs. John Frents, 508 Washington street, Tuesday afternoon. Only a few of the members were present. After a short business session refreshments were served. The members present were Miss Iola Brooks, Mrs. Jane Brooks, Mrs. S. McDowell, Mr. A. Folks.
Mrs. Agnes Lamb of 502 Washington street is on the sick list.
Husband—Do you love me better than you did your other husbands?
Wife (who has been married many times)—Yes, that is, better than all except one.
Husband—Which one is that?
Wife—The worst one.
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PARCELS POST WILL HELP RURAL DISTRICTS
January 1st, 1913, U. S. Government Will Deliver Vegetables, Hat Boxes and General Dry Goods—Mail Carriers Will Get Increased Salaries, With Increased Labor—Rates Far Below Express Companies and Lower Than the Rate Under the English Laws—Minimum Rate Abroad is 6 Cents—Under the American System the Minimum Charge on Any Parcel Will Be 5 Cents—The Maximum as High as $1.32.
FARMER'S WIFE TO BE
THE GREATEST GAINER.
Will Bring New York Fashions, Paris Hints and Chicago Styles to Her Doorway Even Though She Lives Twenty-five Miles From the Nearest Town or Postoffice—System to Be Put in Operation Not Perfect But Improvement is Expected—Express Companies Only Opponents—Guessing at the Results—Its Effect on Rural Merchants.
On Jan. 1, 1913, you will be able to mall groceries, dry goods, medicine, hardware, eggs, anything that weighs no more than eleven pounds and is not reasonably likely to perish in transit.
Mrs. Housewife in the city can get her pound of butter from country fifty miles away and it will cost her only 5 cents extra on the pound. If the small ham that she orders from friends in the country weighs less than eleven pounds it will be possible for that, too, to be brought by the sweating, weary mail carrier.
Those gentlemen in gray will stagger under a load of vegetables, hat boxes and general dry goods when Postmaster-General Hitchcock gets his people's express company in working order.
The farmer's wife will be the greatest gainer. It will help to bring the fashions, New York modes, Paris hints and-St. Louis styles right to her doorway, even though she lives twenty-five miles from the nearest town or postoffice. Shoes, ribbons, corsets, skirts, hats; all the frippery and utility of the feminine costume will be made easy for her to buy. Books, pictures, portieres, drapery, silverware, jewelry and a thousand other articles of household use will be left at her gate by the big wagons of the free delivery carriers.
Only 5 Cents to Mail a Package.
Public opinion finally battered the parcels post law through congress. It was not the exact law that the people wanted, but they hope to do better.
The trade experts are all at sea on what the change will mean to the country's business. They look for an enormous stimulation of rural buying. The big retail stores, the department shop organizations and the dealers in light and easily transported goods expect to open up tremendous new fields of trade.
The greatest fear is that the sudden rush of business will overwhelm the postal service for a time. People have wanted the parcels post system for years and they will patronize it when it is put into action. The appropriation for its establishment amounts to but $750,000, and there is some doubt as to this being adequate
The express rates have stood in their way in the past. For instance today it will cost you 25 cents to send a one-pound package to Alton. On Jan. 1 it will cost but 5 cents. Many of the packages that will be mailed by parcels post to nearby towns will (Continued on page 7.)
"The Negro of the South Will Get Justice from the Good White People of the South."—Theodore Roosevelt
REPUBLICAN PARTY AND PROSPERITY GO HAND IN HAND
Home-Coming Week at G. O. P.
Headquarters — Wilson and
Roosevelt Likened Unto a Summer Flirtation, Soon Forgotten.
Negro Vote Is Solid for Taft.
By Phil H. Brown.
(Assistant Director of Publicity, Re-
publican National Committee.) This has been home-coming week at the headquarters of the Republican National Committee. Every report from every source shows that the people are returning to the fold in their numbers—returning from their childhoods and wherein they attended Col. Revelt's photospasm of Socialism and ambitious greed, not to mention Prru-
THE BAD SAMARITAN.
let Justice from the Good White People
fessor Wilson's inexperience meetings and chauquettes of theoretical research, and are now settling themselves down to the serious business of electing a Republican president. It is a fine sensation to be identified with a party that has always led prosperity by the hand. When the Republican party goes out, prosperity goes tagging out with it. When the Republican party comes back, behold prosperity with her overflowing cornucopia there by its side. They are comrades.
The Roosevelt Splash.
The Roosevelt Splash.
Out West, where the Roosevelt splash in the political pool has been most pronounced, the people are awakening to the dire possibilities of the election of either Wilson or Roosevelt. They recall that under the last Democratic administration that corn, which now brings 77 cents upon the Chicago market was worth only 16 cents at this same season of the year, and that during Roosevelt administration there was an inceptive money stringency, wherein it was impossible to draw money from the savings banks. It has recurred to them at the same time that Roosevelt was the only Republican president since 1873 who had any condition that even savored of a business depression. As a result of these retrospectives there has been an exodus from the Wilson and Roosevelt camps in the West that approaches a stampede. High cost of living, which accrues from natural causes, of which the demand created by the wonderful prosperity of the country is not the least, is not so bad when the people have the high money with which to meet it; but contemplate a term of four years of Wilson and the inevitable stagnation of business, owing to his platformed policy of tariff tinkering, and with the present high prices of commodities attending us.
Of course, everybody knows that the Roosevelt forces are simply cohorts of the Democratic; Roosevelt is not running for the presidency, but for revenge upon the Republican party, which he seeks to destroy because it has denied his dictatorship.
There is no class of people to whom national prosperity means more than it does to the colored people. They are essentially wage earners and service men, who thrive more upon the luxurious waste of life than upon the business routine of actual necessities. In many cases they are farmers, but not so generally in the North, but at any event, the prosperity of the nation has upon the Negro an influence, akin to a modus vivendi. If the money market is strained, there is no building, and if there is no building there is no hod- (Continued on page 7.)
CHICAGOAN ON
Chairman Hillees Selects Major R. R. Jackson and Other Distinguished Leaders to Help Bring Success to the G. O. P.
(Special to the Chicago Defender.)
New York, Oct. 4.—Chairman Hillees of the Republican National Committee has designated the colored men who will compose the advisory committee on matters connected with the campaign among colored voters. This advisory committee will consist of Jos. L. Jones, Cincinnati, O.; Maj. R. R. Jackson, Chicago, Ill.; John E. Bush, Little Rock, Ark.; Fred R. Moore and Gilchrist Stewart, New York; J. Solomon Gains, Boston, Mass.; Harry S. Cummings, Baltimore, Md., and Phil Waters, Charleston, W. Va. It is expected that these gentlemen will hold a conference this week, in New York, and map out the plan of the campaign. Headquarters have been secured at 76 Wests 131st street, which will be the national headquarters for the colored bureau. The men selected are among the most representative of their race, and have the confidence
THESE PEOPLE WILL TAKE THE GOOD CARE OF YOU.
SOLID SOUTH
Fern Holly
of the South."—Theodore Roosevelt.
of their people. Each will be given a territory to supervise and will in turn designate his state lieutenants. This committee will be in supreme command.
MR. S. P. MAYWEATHER
BOOMS LOS ANGELES
Former Chicagoan On a Short Visit Tells of Progress in Far Western City.
Mr. S. P. Mayweather, a veteran railroad employee who formerly resided at 3744 Rhodes avenue, but who now lives in Los Angeles, Cal., is visiting the city as the guest of Mrs. James Beekton, 6712 State street. Mr. Mayweather, always popular in social and fraternal circles, is enjoying his short stay, but he longs for the sunny atmosphere of his new home. The story of that new home will no doubt interest the readers of the Defender. He was one of those railroad employees "who made a hit with the officials." While living in this city he decided to take Horace Greeley's advice and go west. His wife was willing and they settled in Los Angeles. Their comfortable home at 1417 East 12th street, according to the records of the real estate department there, shows that the purchase price was $3,000 and that it was paid in cash. Mr. Mayweather would not discuss this point with the reporter that interviewed him Monday night but said that in his home city two-thirds of the street cleaners are Negroes and that the city has two deputy sheriffs, 14 policemen, four plain clothes policemen and one turnkey.
"Yes, we have two first class restaurants, and from all reports you need something of the kind here on State street."
Mr. M. W. Ponder, the caterer, while serving at the Lee-Burns wedding Sept. 25, fell through a hatchway and seriously injured himself. No bones were broken, but he was so severely shaken up that he was confined to his residence, 3356 Calm avenue for several days. In answer to a telephone call from The Chicago Defender he was reported recovering nicely.
OUR NEW COLLECTOR.
Following out a new business system we want to introduce, to the debtors to The Chicago Defender Clarence Fee. This youthful collector with ample credentials will soon call upon you, if you owe us. He is in high school, is ambitious, and The Chicago Defender is destrous of helping him. Pay him when he calls.
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Minnesota's Leading Lawyer Passes Away After a Hard Struggle — Pulmonary Plurisy Causes the Death of One of the Foremost Members of the American Bar — Product of Tennessee — Graduated from Knoxville College and Studied Law With Chicago's Noted Lawyer, Edward D. Morris.
WHITE ASSOCIATES
Senator James D. Denegre, President of the Ramsey County Bar Association, Appointed This Committee Which Accompanied the Remains to the Grave—Solemn Funeral Services Under the Auspices of the Roman Catholic Church—A Sketch of His Eventful Life.
Never before in the history of the great northwest had there been such universal grief expressed and high regard manifested by all classes of citizens irrespective of color as was seen from the time of Mr. McGhee's death until his burial. People in all stations of life vie with each other in paying him homage and expressing their grief in every possible way of human expression. Thousands called at his home where he lay in state from Thursday until Monday to pay respects to this beloved citizen and to express their sorrow at his passing. Floral tributes from associates in his profession, from civil and political friends and people in every walk of life crowded the house. Many of his white associates, churchmen, lawyers, civil officers of the city and state officers and senators of Minnesota were present at the funeral. His pall bearers were all white men.
Noted Men Attend Funeral.
Men of the stalwart earnest distinguished kind were there in committees, delegations and clubs to show by their presence the high esteem in which he was held. His was, by all odds, the largest and most impressive funeral that was ever tendered a man of the race in the great northwest. It was especially noted that the St. Paul Bar Association was represented by a committee headed by its president. It was also noted that the United Press of the Northwest spoke of him as one of the ablest lawyers not only of the St. Paul bar, but of the northwest. Of those who were present from abroad, it was noted that Mrs. Julius N. Avendorph had hastened to the side of her friend, Mrs. McGhee, to comfort and render assistance to her in the hours of sorrow. Also Dr. Daniel H. Williams, who was in northwest Dakota, left for St. Paul and was present to pay his respects to his life-long friend. At the request of Mrs. McGhee, Dr. Williams and Mr. Jas. Loomis preceded her in the funeral procession. The services were most impressive, conforming to the custom of the Catholic religion. Father Theobold of St. Peter Claver Catholic church was the officiating priest.
"Death Loves a Shining Mark." That "Death loves a shining mark" has again been terribly verified in our midst; and Frederick L. McGhee has fallen a victim to his unneriding alm.
It does not matter though death be expected, his coming is always followed by a shock to the loving ones of the household into which he comes and to the friends of his victim.
No death that has occurred in St. Paul in a quarter of century has been more sadly and generally deplored than that of Frederick L. McGhee, which occurred at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at his residence, 665 W. Uf (iversity avenue.
About a month ago, while chasing some turkeys on his farm in Wisconsin, Mr. McGhee broke one of the ligaments in his right leg, and he had quite a serious time getting about, having to use a cane and then crutches. He finally had to take to his bed owing to some trouble, but septic penumonia set in and, though he made a manly fight, and everything possible was done for him
GRACE vs.
MT. OLIVET
TODAY
At STANTON PARK
Game Called at 3 P. M.
Grace vs/ Mt. Olivet at Stanton Park, Saturday, October 5. Second game championship series.
How to Reach the Park
Take Belmont-79th Street car on Wentworth Avenue, get off at Larrabee and Reese Streets, then walk one-half block to park.
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June 17, 1859, he came to St. Paul,
bringing ietters from various people
of prominence. One was to H. G.
Stone, Esq., who cordially received
him and at once took him to the cap
tol aud made the motion for his ad
mission, which was Immediately
granted, aud he had the distinction of
Deing the first Afro-American to be
admitted to practice in the Suprenie
Court of Minnesota, He then went
back to Chicago, and on July 3 re
turned to St, Paul, bringing his wife
whom he married’ in 1886, and they
have resided here ever since.
At first ho had desk room in the
office of The Appeal, but soon oc
cupled offices in the Union Block
where he has been located ever since
His First Case.
His first case was tried on July 1)
1889, Iu the munleipal court, which re
sulted in bis favor.
His first appearance at 2 large pub-
Tic gathering as a speaker was at
Ist of August celebration given under
she auspices of ‘The Appeal atthe
StAte Fair Grounds, when he took for
hig, subject, “Our National Institu
tions.” Since that tima there have
been few occasions of any moment
in St, Paul, aod in fact through the
whole country in which he has not
figured, and he gained for himselt a
place in the hearts and minds of his
people that cannot be easily filled by
avother.
He leaves his wife, daughter, «nd
a brother in Omaha, and a host of
Ariends everywhere to mourn his un
timely departure.—The St. Paul
kaniak.
PERSONAL MENTION.
All matter for The Defender must
ccome to this office no later than ‘Thurs:
day. Any coming Friday morning will
not be published.
Mr. James C, Moore of California
spent a few hours in the city with his
old friend and classmate, Dr. BE. J.
Bowles of 2019 Armour avenue. Mr
Moore has been traveling In the in
terest of the Livingstone College and
Industrial School of Salisbury, N. C..
and is now en route home to spend a
Short vaeation with his family.
Miss Marle C, Moore of Middles
nore, Ky., 48 spending a few days in
the city with Mrs, E. J, Bowles. Miss
‘Moore is en route to Winona, Minn,
and will leave Saturday night in time
to be at business Monday jn the
beauty parlora of Mrs. ¥. Slielton.
A carnation luncheon was served ‘in
honor of Miss Carrie Gough of Leav-
enworth, Kans., by Mrs. Anna Howard
at the reskienee of Mra. C. E. Hatcher,
3564 Rhodes avenue, Monday evening,
Sept. 30. 7
Mrs> Hattle Edwards P.yov, of 3850
‘Vincennes avenue, was the hostess
ata very pretty whlet party’ Priday
afternoon, honoring Mrs, Thoma; How-
ard of Columbus, O. . 7
Mr, John R. Winston, 4015 Cottage
Grove avenue, the brilliant R. R, cor
respondent of the Chicago Defender,
‘has gone to Kansas City, Mo, and
Kansas Clty, Kans., for a few weeks.
“Sparks from the Rail,” hts interest:
‘ing column, will be discontinued dur-
“ing his absence. :
-ZMr, J. A. Walden, one of Gary, Tat
“auaie! Ieading attorneys, was in the
Sells: thls week. A compllested case
£t0'be tried in Chicago next week was
hs: cause of his visit.
a WIN Y. MLC. Ag,
27At the completion Thursday night
rot the campaign for funds.for a Y. M.
C..A. pullding for colored men in Ev-
Bauston it was reported that $5,200 had
Sheen ralsed among the colored people
(Gf the suburb. They overshot the $4
200. mark set by the asaociation, co
“ARill recelye from It the $16,000 and the
(pot: of land promised, Building op-
“phitions will start at one¢ on Emerson
fittoot, near Maple.
gala
eae”) WANTED.
Hiro now the present address ot
RYesley James. Last heard of In Ma-
Bionecity, Iowa. This information will
Hewty aid a frend. Address Mrs.
euttie McIntyér, 2948 Armour avenue,
ideago,: Il.
Infuriated Team Runs Wild—A
Chicago Defender Reporter.and
Mrs. Woodard Nearly Tram-
pled Upon,
BRAVE DRIVER
AND POLICEMAN
Both of the Near-Death Pedestrians
Are Thanfiful for Their Safe De-
ies
It was only a miracle that saved
Mrs. Florence Woodard, 3242 Calumet
‘venue. aud a Chleugo Defender te-
porter from instant denth Monday a.
fermoon when a runaway teat of
Norses wearly=ran over thein. alrs,
Woodard and the reporter were walk:
ing on the north ‘stde of 35th street,
When nene Forest aveinte i teat of
horses suddenly swerved around. a
sureet car and. riced upon. the side.
walk. Mra, -Woodard and the re-
porter were directly in their path,
Only Providence saved them Tron
death. The driver pluckily held
on to the refus, a olleeinan on
2 pissing car Hent awstanee, and
the calamity was averted. Mr. CL V,
A, Brown, the electrician, was a wit
tess to the HUETOW UNCKje.
Thirty High School Boys and
Girls Wanted for Defender
Regorers.
‘The Defender hay had so many calls
during the past three or four weeks
‘hat it is forced to opeit its doors to
‘our high school boys and girls to teach
them the newspaper art of reporting.
Therefore we make u call for thirty
boys and girls, who must be in high
schovl—no others need apply. We
must look out for this. The boy or
gitl seeking the position must get
& recommendation from bis or iter
teacher and forward to this office.
When found satisfactory you will be
notified of your appointment.
Rach reporter will be paid for the
story he or she brings in, and in this
way they can mike their Christmas
money? without bothering thelr par-
ents, The holidays are bear at hand
and we will need ail of these. Appli-
cations und teachers’ recommenda-
tions must be in this office no inter
than Weduesday of next week,
THE CHICAGO DEFENDER.
THE 3 J’S MAPLE LEAF
DANCING CLUB
ee Oe eat A eeite Lae se
One Hundred in Attendance,
| ‘The most beautiful dancing pary of
‘the season was given on Thursday
evening at 8656 Wabash avenue, at
the home of the chtb, where over one
hundred, well behaved and highly re-
fined young men and women gathered
to celebrate the first milestone of the
‘club's life.
‘The two beautiful parlors of the spa-
‘cious home was thrown into one, and
the merrymakers danced trom ote to
the other as does the rippling stream
tyom the mountain side to the lake.
Manager Janes of the 2 J's Dancing
School stood at the door and welcom-
ed all who came, assisted by the pres-
dent, Miss Elizabeth Butler; vice
president, J. B. Levy; financial secre-
tary, Bert Hurbert, and corresponding
Secretary, Miss Ethel Bb, Curry.
Mr. J. J. Jones is treasurer of the
jelub, and it ts suid it way be who
thought of the idea of having such a
‘club to assist him on thelr dancing
School night in welcoming strangers
and teaching those who do not know
how to dance. ‘The club is made up of
twenty-five men and twenty-five wom-
en, Whose duty it is to assist in danc-
ing with strangers, who have no ae
quasntances in te city. The club's
colors, purple and yellow, were {nv-pro-
fusion about the rooms and in the
center of the folding door hung a large
40foot American flag, while at the
front wall hung a beautiful banner,
with purple letters on yellow back:
ground, with the name of the cub,
Which “was presented by Miss 1.
White, a member of the club,
‘The’ most strilting thing about the
‘whole affair was a seal brown cake,
called the birthday cake; which was
sliced, and each guest In the house
got. slice. ‘The members of the olub
Were whispering of rotainin Miss But-
ler in the chafr for the new year, and
when a reporter for The Defender
‘questioned hei about her acceptance
‘she sald: “Well, this is a little pre-
mature. J am not In a position to
‘make any statement for publication,
‘but will ady"that Twill consider It"
When our reporter left the merry-
‘Jnakers were yet enjoying themselves
and all the officers of the club were In
much glee over the success they were
having and the advancement they had
made during the year.
SHELTON-SNEED.
The marriage of Miss Hattie B.
Shelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Miles Shelton, 3435 Dearborn. street,
to Mr, Henry D, Sneed, son. of Mr.
and Mrs, Sneed of Memphis, Tenn,
took place at 8 o'clock Wednesday
evening at the Shelton residence, The
Rey. Dr. Roberts of Bethel chureh
performed the ceremoiy. The bride's
costume was white voile, well trimmed
in Cluny lace and hand embroldered
Tose. Cupld stole in the home so
quietly, that, even her next door nelgh-
hors knew nothing of the affair. Re-
gardiess ofthe quietness they received
many handsome presents. ‘The bride
and groom reside at 3207 Rhodes
avenue: ° s* -
* THE
SCRAP
BOOK
—
In remote Swiss aypine hamlets and
‘villages, especially in the Bernese
Oberland, there still exist ancient and
pretty customs of proposing marringe
by the language of flowers. ,If a maid
accepts & bouquet of-edelweiss from a
man she at the same thine accepts him
as her flance, the idea belng that the
man has risked his life to obtain the
flowers for the woman he loves, though
of course a bunch of edelwelss ts not
very , expensive. Another method
which’ also existe in the canton of
Glarus, Is for he young man to place
a flower pot containing a single rose
and a note on the windowsill of the
girl's room, when she ts absent from
ome, and walt—perbaps days—for a
reply. If the mafd takes the rose, the
young man boldly enters the house
to arrange matters wtih her parents,
“but if the rose fs allowed to fade away
the proposal is rejected without a
single word having beon exchanged
between the couple, Sometimes »
fickle girl will keep a young man
waiting @ day or two for an answer,
but whatever it may be, It Is constd-
ered final.
LIFE LENGTH OF LOWLY THINGS.
It has been computed that the day
fy lives 24 hours; the May fly six
weeks; tho butterfly two months, as,
alas, also does the flea; the fly three
to four months; the ant, the erlcket
and the bee one year exch; the hare,
sheep, slx to ten years each; the
nightingale 12 years; the wolf 12 to 15
years; the canary bird 15 to 20 years;
the dog 16 to 25 years; cattle 25
years; the horse 25 to 20 years; the
eagle 30 years; the stag 35 to 40
yenrs; heron, lion and bear 50 years
ench; the raven, 80 years; elephant,
turtle, parrot, pike and carp 100 yeara
each. ‘The ivy outllves 200 years, the
elm 300 to 350 yénrs, the Inden 500
to 1,000 years; the locust tree and the
oak 400 years; the fir 700 to 1,200
years, and the palm trees 3,000 to
5,000 years.
DISCOVERY OF 376 COMETS,
Statistics collected by Horelly, the
French astronomer, shows that since
the sixteenth century 376 comets have
been visible to the naked eye, with
periodic and 1$ have been seen at
more than one-return, and 56 have
been visible to the naked-eye, with
7 that could be seen in full daylight.
Nearly two-thirds of the discoveries
eppear to have been made in morning
before sunrise, more than half In the
second half of the year. ‘The French
observatories’ have led in discover-
les, 67 of the comets having been first
detected at Marseilles and 46 at
Paris, but only 16 at Geneva, which
has the next highest record, 25, at
Florence, and 14 xt the Lick observa:
tory.
COMFORTABLE NEST.
A Montana farmer's wife who bad
left her “peach-basket” hat in the
attic from last season, was surprised
when she went to get it for the pur-
pose of making it over Into the new
style, to find that a quall had found
4c ue
Gye: Emap o>
PE 3 ZG
access to it through the open window
and appropriated it for a nest. Thir-
teen young qual grected the aston:
ished woman and elamored loudly for
food. She graciously waived her
Figits, and the baby birds were left to
occupy {t until they grew to maturity
and sailed away one Hine morning,
RABBITS SAVED LIVES,
Rapbits saved the Ives of a family
of six In alittle village near Bordeaux,
France, called Lezignan a few days
since. A fire broke out fa tho cottage
of a man named Castello during the
night. He, his wife and thelr fou
children were sleeping soundly on the
first floor when Castelio woke, hearing
the rabbits squeaking loudly. Thinking
that ther were burglars In the house,
Castello took his revolver and ran
downstairs to find that a candle which
he had forgotten when he went to bed
‘had set fire to a curtain and that the
ground floor was blazing. Owing to
tho warning of tho rabbits, Castello
«vas able to save bls wife and family,
and the rabbits themselves. A tho
‘metit after he had done s0 tho roo!
fell In and the houso Is now in ruins,
LENGHTY REIGNS.
The Emperor Francis Joseph of
Austria has now reigned sixty-thres
years, seven months and twelve days,
The reign of Queen Victoria was one
of sixty-three Years, seven months.
and two days. The Blector Charles
Theodore of the Palatinate and Loule
XIV. of France have alono surpassed
Francls Joseph's record, the , former
having relgned.elxty-six and the latter
seventy-two years, but. both of them
came to the throne as minors, the
former at the age of nine, and, the
latter as a child of five,
NEW CHINESE STAMPS,
‘Tho new Chinése stamps have be
gun to arrive in America, ‘The name
ot the new republic, as indicated by
these statops, {s Chung Hua Min Kua,
or “Middle Flowery People's State.”
‘Tis ‘natno $s apparently adapted from
the famitfar designation of China ay,
the “Flowery Kingdom,”
IN SEARCH OF REPOSE
of Mrs. Matts. She was nothing If
20k generous in dealing with guests,
‘and already her house was full
“Jimmy,” she said to young Happle
at the close of va festal evening as
he and his tousin were preparing to
go out in the midnight rain, “It’s a
shame for you boys to walk @ mile in
‘the wet and wake up your familly to
get in. T heard you say you had for-
gotten your key. It you ang Arthur
‘can manage In a three-quarter bed you
ean stay hero. All the other guest
Toomes are filled.”
Consequently they stayed. ‘The
room was as charming as every other
room ia the blg house and Arthur fell
into slumber after vociferously admir-
ing it, Young Happle stayed awake.
Jn the ret place, Arthur's construc:
tlon was of the ‘sort that demands
considerable space fore, aft and brond-
side, and he was not at all reluctant
about taking st. He occupled the
three-quarter bed comfortably and
spilled over the edges. Happle could
not help admiring himself for the
clever way in which he polsed on the
extreme edge of the mattress after
the fashion of a trapeze performer
about to do a leap for life. Proddings
had no effect upon Arthur. Neither
aid verbat remonstrances. His slum-
ber was as deep as the sea,
‘Young Happle at last arove, He bad
determined to go home and let Arthur
have the undisputed possession of the
three-quarters bed. Young Happle felt
that he might fust as well be walking
the streets as suffering there. And
at the end of the walk was the xoal
of his own bed. He could get in at a
window or something. -
Quletly Happle garbe@ bimsalf and,
taking his shoes in his hand, tiptoed
down the big corridors of the Mats
mansion and descended the stairs.
Noting approvingly that the hinges
were perfectly ofled, he shot the bolts,
and, opening the big front door, step-
Ped out. As he stood there fora mo-
Ment blinking in the darkness there
came a glare in his face and a large
and muscular hand grasped him.
“Come out of It!” sald a voice.
“Who the dickens are you?" young
‘Happle demanded, with indignation,
“Haw, haw!" anid the voice, de
Halvely. “It 18 a Joke, then? Who am
1? Ack the sergeant who 1 am when
you get to the station, my Jad!”
“See here,” sald young Happle, “I'm
no burglar!”
“Then who"—the volce was im
tensely polite—"may you be, with yer
shoes In'yer Hands, a-sneaking out of
a house at two in the morning, mak-
ing no more noise than a bunny rab-
bite”
Young Happle opened his mouth
and closed it again. It suddenly
seemed preposterous to tell the truth.
Supposing he should confide to the
policeman that his cousin was large,
and, not having room in bed for slum:
ber, be had decided to arise and go
home in the rain? He could in fancy
hear the Jeers of this disagreeable of-
flcer. Still
7 *¥" eo," broke in the voice, “y’ see,
yeh can’t framo up an-excuse at all!
Iv’ lucky Mr., Matts tipped me off to
watch his placo speclal this summer,
with all the burglaries there is goin’
on! Have yeh any of the family joola
about yeh, now, I'd lke to know?"
"Get out!” ‘young Happle said,
fiercely, as the hand slid into his
pocket.” ‘Thon he told his story, “Ring
the bell and rouso the houso ‘it you
don't belleve mic,” he said, inclosing
hfs reeltal. :
“Is Ukely'I’@ be wakin' ‘em all up
with a fool story lke the one you've
deen telling’ me!” sald the police:
man,
“Well, It you won't do that,” said
young Hupplo;.wearily, “come on with
me to my own home and let them
identify met”
“I don't bélieve you," declared the
‘oMeer, firmly. “But it's on my beat
an’ Til humor you."
‘Through the rain they plodded the
fnterminable distance to young Hap-
ple's home and up to the front door
the policeman marched him.
“I—T haven't any key!" young Hap-
plo blurted out, after searching his
Pockets. “II forgot ft!"
‘The policeman gave a good imita-
tion of a man whose suspicions have
been justified. “I knew it!" he
chuckled. “Were you pinin' for a
walk that you took me clear up here
fn the rain, Ia Mko-to know? None
of that, now!" Young Happle had
reached desperately for the door bell.
"Got a crowd of people here and then
break away when tho excitement is
going on! { kaow your kind! You
come along!”
Back they splashed through the
rain, the policeman triumphant, young
Happle too angry to speak. He was
soaked to the skin and he toathed
the world. The dawn was breaking
when he at last got Into communtca-
tion with the Matts house, Arthur
arrived at the station at eight. He
looked disgustingly comfortable and
be surveyed his, ragged sand be
draggled cousin with great enjoyment.
“Now you mention it,” ho told young
Happle, “that three-quarter bed was
more roomy after you left." —Chicago
Not Entirely Biblical.
When the Bible was translated into
Japanese an equivalent to the word
“pbptize”“could not be found, and the
‘word “soak” had to be used. instead.
8o that Japanese biblical students are
acquainted with a person named
“John the Soaker” and with a doctrine
of “soaking for remission of eins.”
me ‘Bue te Cantivity,
|All canary birds are descendants of
the common gray species of the Ca-
nary fslandé. Their original livery
has been modified to lemon yellow by
captivity and crossbreeding.
), Stilt Being Staged.
“What do you think of the wart
“What war?”
“The war in Tripoll.”
“T really can't say. T haven't geen
any of the films.”
Explanations:
Autolat—I haven't malt a eerty fey
repairs on my machine sett
months Uvo iad !: %
Frlend--Ge hy wis. ‘
paire told ma 7
f Ki
| HAS ITS PECULIAR CHARM
Market of Guadaloupe One of the
Most Beautiful That the Tourist
| Can Visit,
‘The market of Caudutoupe ts one of
the most beautltal of {és size tn the
Western world. Its huge glass dome
Is plerced|by tall paim trees that form
natural pillars supplementing those of
fron that support the roof of glass.
The fish exhibit ts the show of the
morning, the “blue silk" and “pink
silk” fish |taking precedence over all
others forlreal beauty. They are laid
out on shining marble counters, next
to the babkets of flying flsh—great
piles of shiisng silver.
A few years ago it dawned upon the
people whp were running the market
that they fight do a larger business if
they had q car line of some kind. So
cna eee)
ay, Penmaes Sie
Pe ae |
Met aay box say A Rela
ean ee
ice ee rene. fake
ecsed et site ts RO
sec) See ee bh a
i Pin Nae
Seas cee SEEN EN
Eguunie Groen pasiae
Néidmen GE Gusdeliune:
they put their heads together and de
vised a mehns of transit that for gen-
eral effectifeness goes aliead of many
a more ambitious road of rails and
electricity.
‘Today it your busineds takes you
from the market to the sea—a long
Journey of}a quarter of a mile—you
may ride oh the trant line, the equip-
ment of which consists of one white
mule, one grivor, one seller of tickets
=a womat—one taker of tickets—a
man~and gne car that seats ten pas-
sengers. The miile 1s decorated with
® bunch of flamboyant feathers that
waye over his ears Ike a gaudy orl-
flainme.
‘The driver ts provided withea horn.
more brassy, more nolsy than a dozen
ordinary fish horns, which he {s sup-
posed to blow a few minutes before
the car starts on {ts Journey over the
‘avarter-mile course and at every
street corner as he approaches It.
Hoth the seller of tickets and the col
lector rige on the car, and both as
sist with the horn and with the mule
when called on. The ride Is never
devoid of Interest.
CORN CRIB BANK {INSECURE
Fire Transforms 150 $20 Gold Pieces
into a Mass of Yellow
‘Metal.
Chicago.—One" hundred and. fifty
bright and shining $20 gold pleces be-
Jonging to Thomas Ballard, owner of
a farm at South-Western avenue and
West 15th street, were quickly con-
verted into an {regular lump of metal
2 few days ago.
Ballard had n matila for collecting
$20 gold pleces. “He iiked to have
them around so well that he got to-
gether $5,000 worth of them and stored
them ina corner of hfs corn rib. ‘To
Keep them trom getting lonesome he
earelussly chucked in a matter of $500
in paper money.
| _A short tlme Ago. he took @ load of
hay and started for Blue Island. ‘The
‘morning was calm and bright and
‘Ballard dozed poacefuly on the top of
the load, He was startled from his
reams by the sound of his name be-
}ing called. Looking around, he beheld
a man running frantleally ‘after him,
“Your barh 18 on fire!” screamed
the man.
Quickly wheeling hlé team, Ballard
pulled the hay rack around at right
angles and dumped the load by ‘the
wayside and raced madly back to his
farm, :
A pathetic jsight met his eyes. ‘The
barn hed .bufned. Algo a shed and
several smallpr outbuildings. Fire had
Just attacked|the corn crib.
Shouting exeltedly for the men who
were fighting) the fire to direct thelr
efforts {0 the| northeast corner of the
crib, Ballard told them that his money
was stored bee
It was almbst too late. ‘The fire
spread with almost incredible rapld-
ity and was soon Neking at the corner
where Jay the golden hoard. The
flames were eventually quelled and
as soon as the ruins were cool enough
the search ofthe ashes for the treas-
ure began.
Two or thieo érisped bills were
Found; $2,000. in gold was 2 lumpy
mass; $2,000 retained some semblance
| of $20 gold pieces. ‘
| Ballard mournfully surveyed what
‘was left of a once beautiful pile of
wa F
, DRUNKS Me
ARMY DRUNKS MUST PAY
Officers and Enlisted Men Will Be
Docked to Pay for Time Spent
In |Debauches.
Washington-Oficers and enlisted
men in the arnjy, absent from duty on
account of digabliity resulting from
drunkenness qr any other form ot
disstpation, wil fortelt pay during
thelr absence. [his disciplinary meas-
ure lo provided] in the army appropria-
tion bill passed at the last session of
congress,
Dog Follows Master to Cell,
Bovon, Masp—4 bulldog followed
fts master, Clarence L, Higgins ot
Lynn, to @ pofice cell when George
Fina, a patrolman, arrested the in-
toxicated barber. ,
‘As soon as tHe policeman laid hands
on Higgins the dog sprang at him.
‘The dog stood|guard over Higgins in
the cell, snarling at policemen as they
passed.
Despite the policemen, the dog fol-
lowed Higgins into court and left
with him afterhe paid his fine of $5.
Gew Place on Gitta Tenaus.
Culver’s Lake, N. J.—Hlsie Jewul, a.
fveyearcid girl, bit an inch of her
longue ‘off. Dr. Edward . A. Ayory-
seed the piece on again. ~ -
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Northbar, with headquarters at the Stanton Avenue station, has less trouble than any other commanding officer in the city.
Thirty-seventh street as far as 38th on State street has every line of business that can be found in the book. Look, this is the banner block of the city of Chicago, as far as the race is concerned. Read next week's Defender for full account.
Hogs are promptly disposed of. Outside of the stock yards there is only one variety and that is "the street car brand." Every seat holds two persons, every woman is of the same delicate makeup that your mother was, so get up and give her your seat.
Too much talking is never good. This bit of advice was given in a recent sermon at Quinn Chapel A. M. church. People unfortunate enough arrested should keep their shut. The law officers note every word. Keep your mouth until your lawyer comes.
under representatives left Wednesday for Wyoming to investigate bratral murder of the super-convict. We consider this incident. We believe the report attack untrue and unfounded, thirst for blood by those the only cause.
object to the presence ich should stay away The happy cry of the orferes with any one Every mother knows by annoys, and she a the auto-rooms. Theuch right in church as
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we publish this notice again?
THE NEW OFFICE MANAGER.
Mrs. Bessie Boykin now has charge of our office. Those having business there will find the same courteous treatment that they found at the hands of Miss Mary Parham, who resigned recently. Under the new order The Chicago Defender office will be open every week day from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Telephone calls will be answered at all hours, day or night. Telephone Douglas 3339. The Chicago Defender's office is centrally located and we have the advantage of the best mail service. Telephone if you desire, but a post card or a letter will reach us promptly. "The World's Greatest Weekly Newspaper" never sleeps, and every request is promptly considered.
THE ILLINOIS CHRONICLE
The Chicago Defender desires to congratulate its neighbor, The Illinois Chronicle, upon the acquisition of a complete printing plant. According to an announcement in their issue of Saturday, Sept. 28, they have purchased the entire printing outfit of the Live Stock Journal.
This progressive step is a commendable one. It gives The Chronicle independence and enables the publishers to give employment to the members of the race who have selected the various parts of the printing trade as a livelihood. Recently Mr. Roscoe Conkling Simmons assumed the editorship of The Chronicle. No doubt the efforts of 'this brilliant writer, coupled with President Neighbors' exceptional business ability, will soon place The Chronicle in the topmost rank of Negro journalism.
Gold Trodden Into Floor. The wooden floor of a jewelry workshop becomes valuable after a few years because of the gold dust that is tramped into the pores of the wood and into the cracks. A manufacturing jeweler who moved not long ago got permission from the landlord to tear up the old floor and replace it with a new one after he moved. The boards and dirt were burned to ashes and yielded a profit of $125 in gold after all expenses of the new floor and the smelting were paid.
Preserving Guano Deposits.
Four centuries ago the Incas of Peru, wise in their generation, protected and conserved the guano deposits of their empire. Since then 11,000,000 tons of guano have been removed and some of the deposits have been completely exhausted. Now Peru is imitating the wisdom of the Incas, and has adopted measures to conserve and perpetuate the supply of this invaluable fertilizing material.
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men of the r social work- ans desire to a slanderous ibition by the at the Interna- x Hygiene which washington, D. C. ping with Ameri- even scientists ist from their nati- scientific spirit as to ing assertion that a an are the victim of es and their wom- enty and physical integ-
years Progress. credible that a race of physically and morally sented by this placard forty-five years inimbers from four millions ns, reduced its illiteracy produced a professional thousand strong, acquired lued at eight hundred mil- lars, and certainly the rec- black man as a soldier american army for bravery and endurance ought to go far refuting the low and insulting te placed upon them by these led scientific ingenuity.
called scientific investigators. The colored women feel that this attempt on the part of the American representatives to this congress to prejudice foreigners against the Negro people and at the same time evade their own responsibility for the illicit intercourse of which they complain, should be condemned by all lovers of justice and fair play in this country. MRS. L. T. ENJEFFER
MRS. J. T. JENIFER
President Douglass Center Woman's
Club, 3430 Vernon avenue.
Mrs. Jenifer's Letter to the Editor.
Chicago, October 3.—Mr. R. S. Abbott—Dear Sir: I suppose you have exchange with the eastern newspapers. If so you perhaps saw in them the article which I refer to in this protest, made by the women of my club, and had I been in Washington, D. C., I would have headed a delegation of women to pull down this placard in the presence of that American Association. I could with pleasure have suffered a jail sentence for doing so. It is high time the women of the race took a hand in refuting some of the slander put upon us. Our national association is more than fifty thousand strong. Its influence is in every city in the United States and our slogan should be the protection of each other, both local and national.
I hope this will reach you in time for your next issue, and perhaps some of the thirty-three delegates from other countries that attended the convention will get your paper, as many of them are now visiting Chicago.
NEGROES IN ATHLETICS
The Colored Young Man in Athletics in High Schools and Universities in and Around Chicago.
By Julius N. Avendorph.
The football season of 1912 shows every indication of being one of the greatest seasons for several years, that is from a standpoint of the colored young man, which for the last two or three seasons have been anything but encouraging; in fact material was so scarce that I had begun to feel that the colored young man's day in athletics had gone; but the change of conditions right here in our own city is so unusual and promising I have taken new hopes, as it were; and I am looking forward for great things from the representatives of the various high schools and universities. My contentions for several years have been, and I still maintain that contention that the greatest possible hope for the young colored man in universities and high schools depends largely on his interest and standard in athletics, that is if he makes good.
I regret that I am not at liberty to make public an evidence of my contention that occurred last week where a young man who formerly had been prominent in athletics was concerned. I have noted with a great deal of pleasure the articles in the Chicago Tribune by Walter Eckersall, that in each instance relative to the importance attached to each position on a foot ball team I have expressed through my former articles the same responsibility of each position that Mr. Eckersall has. We have four young colored men thus far that have made teams in high schools and one university in and around Chicago. Fred Pollard at Northwestern University, Fritz Moseley and Archbald Motley at Englewood High and Farrell Jones at Lake High. The Daily News of Oct. 1 had this to gay of Pollard: "Followers of football at Northwestern are becoming enthusiastic over the playing of Pollard, quarterback on the freshman team. Pollard is a col-
Farrell Jones has attracted so much attention at Lake High that the Chicago Journal, Examiner and Tribune of Oct. 1 had something to say about him. Here is what the Tribune said, "Farrell Jones, 129 pounds, has shown excellent ability as a quarter-pack. In practice against the heavyweights he has demonstrated his worth and his work promises to be one of the features of the season. As an open field tackler he is regarded the best youngster on the squad." The Examiner said: "In Farrell Jones, Lake officials believe they have a second-Steffen. This athlete weighs only 129 pounds, but he is a clever open field runner and is the best tackler of the squad." Jones being a nephew of mine I am, particularly proud of his possibilities in the athletic world. He has shown promising things as a runner and has represented his school for the last two years in the track meet. The above named young men will be watched and as the season progresses they will be taken individually and given credit as they merit it.
HEART-TO-HEART TALK WITH OUR SUBSCRIBERS
A Little Chapter on "Paying Up" Direct from the Publisher and an Explanation of the New Newspaper Laws.
Tuesday the new laws governing newspapers went into effect. One of its most stringent clauses was "the filing with the local postmaster and the postmaster general twice a year a sworn list of the bona fide subscribers to every newspaper." No one "is a bona fide subscriber to a newspaper unless his subscription is paid in advance." The Chicago Defender must live up to the new ruling of the Post Office Department.
To be denied the use of the mails would spell ruin to every legitimate newspaper. If you have not paid up, do so at once, for you are not a "subscriber" if you have not paid up. That is, the publisher cannot include your name in his report to the Post Office officials. The newspaper publishers are helpless, the mighty United States government has made the law, and every one must abide by it. So get in touch with the publisher at once or the mail man will not deliver The Chichago Defender at your door on Saturday morning.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
The secretaries or press agents of every organization, religious, social, secret or otherwise, are hereby notified that past events are always considered as "news matter" and is published free. Coming events (no matter if there is an entrance price or not is an advertisement) and must be paid for. Kindly remember, bear the point in mind and act in accordance. —Ed.
THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL
Washington, D. C., Oct. 4.—By the terms of the will of Col. R. R. Church it is expected that Mrs. Mary Church Tarrell, his daughter, will inherit a fortune of not less than a quarter of a million dollars.
Bethel Literary and Historical Association, with Mr. S. M. Dudley presiding, opened its full and winter season Tuesday evening, prof. Dr. Doubis was the speaker of the evening discussing "The Political Outlook for the Negro in America." Prof. John A. Lankford, formerly of this city, is now a member of the faculty at the University of Nashville, Flat. At a recent general conference, the A. M. E, Church at Kansas City, Mr. Lankford was elected supervising architect of the denomination. Mr. G. D. Houston, formerly of M. St. Gregory, has accepted a chair at Howard University. The Mu-So-Lit Club, Robert A. Petham, president, will open its season next Friday evening at Martin's Cafe. James C. Waters, Jr. has been named as the executive committee of the National Negro Press Association, Mr. Waters is an excellent writer and is an original and forceful thinker. He is a graduate of Howard Law School and holds an important position in the War Department.
A "smoker" for the men of the Washington press is to be given at an early date by President R. W. Thompson of the Washington Press Association, and it is expected that the town will be organized. The town is full of "them liter'y fellers," who are or have been prominent factors in the newspaper world as editors, correspondents, publishers, "ad." men or book or magazine writers. Dr. A. M. Curtis performed a number of difficult operations at the clinics held in connection with the meeting of the Washington Press Association a Tuskegee institute last fall. Curtis much pleased with the hospital at Tuskegee, and says it is one of the best equipped institutions of its kind in the country—a high tribute to the mana-ger in-chief to Kenney, surgeon-in-chief and to the general thoroughness of Dr. Booker T. Washington's educational methods.
Rev. S. L. Corrothers is pushing the work of the National Civil and Political League, which is lining up the colored voters of the states for the re-election campaign. Dr. Corrothers is one of the race's cleverest and most influential political organizers, and he is regarded by Chairman Hilles as a valuable lieutenant.
The National Association for the Relief of Destitute Colored Women and Children admitted 34 boys and 28 girls during the year, making its total number of children cared for 22. The operating expenses amounted to $10,838. Secretary W. A. Hunton and wife, Mrs. Addle W. Hunton, have taken possession of their handsome new home in the 900 block of S Street—facetiously dubbed "Washington's new millionaire row."
Sald More Than He Meant
The Candidate (having quoted the words of an eminent statesman in support of an argument)—"And, mind you, these are not my words. This is not merely my opinion. These are the words of a man who knows what he's talking about."
William Penn's Sepulcher.
It is in the Church of St. Mary Redcliff, in Bristol, that the remains of Sir William Penn father of the proprietor of Pennsylvania, rest. A tablet to his memory has been on the walls of the edifice ever since Sir William's death. Above it are hung his armor, his sword and his saga.
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HON. CHARLES S. DENEEN.
Of the aspirants for the gubernatorial nomination soon to be decided Not alone, let it be understood, as a target for obloquy and enviro- character and achievement as a public man, that mark the mere p wide-visioned, cool-headed captain at the helm. During the years he b list of the "Glorious Few" of the really big men who at different per- amount of "guff" or sour grape reflection can change that fact. The charges, in the main far-fetched and stupidly vicious, that f his onward course as jackals trail the footsteps of the lion, were, and from all men who, endowed with superior gifts and a record of thing- men," in the vernacular of the old philosopher, in very much the same before a bull irritate and make mad the lord of the meadow.
The regard and unshaken fidelity of the Negroes of Illinois for Go color. They have no selfish ambitions to glut and feed, nor envious has he during the years of his, public and official life failed them, stances of the movement or time demanded the interposition of a ment in their behalf; but NEVER—and mark the distinction and rem ber next you wend your way to the voting booth—NOT ONCE has I Whenever, like a stone wall, he has stood between his Negro and violence, he has done so, NOT FOR CAMPAIGN PURPOSES. A GOOD CITIZEN, A GREAT LAWYER, A GREAT GOVE black philosopher again, one "ob de shinin" lights dat has been
Divided Old Island.
Windmill island occupied a position in the Delaware river between Philadelphia and Camden. A channel that was cut through the island for the passage of ferryboats divided it. One-half was afterward known as Smith's island, the property having been acquired by a family of that name. It was on Smith's island that the resort known as Ridgway Park was located. Both islands were removed by the government for the purpose of deepening the channel in 1894.
Let Us Do Our Duty
Let us do our duty in our shop or our kitchen; in the market, the street, the office, the school, the home, just as faithfully as if we stood in the front rank of some great battle, and knew that victory for mankind depended on our bravery, strength and skill. When we do that, the humblest of us will be serving in that great army which achieves the welfare of the world.-Theodore Parker.
Aching Feet.
Silk hose should never be worn daily by one who has tender feet. They retain the moisture that should pass through the hose. Try a fine cotton hose and you will have more comfort. Bathe the feet with hot water and a good soap every night. Bathing with camphor water is very useful.
Her Idea of Fig Leaves.
Her Idea of Fig Leaves.
The story is told of a young lady from the east who, seeing a fig tree for the first time, exclaimed: "Why. I always thought fig leaves were larger than that!"—San Francisco Argonaut.
She (for the 'steen-hundredth, more or less, time)—Oh, darling, do you really and truly love me?" He (trifle grimly)—"Now, look-a-her Gladys! Do you want me to put a cash bond?"—Judge.
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"You come with me," the detective told Rockton.
As Garble, with unholy glee, gazed upon his miserable friend, he thought I an added touch. They had been due to take luncheon with Miss Nedden and her mother at one o'clock and, if such must be told, there was quite
man's liking for my grips has me," he murmured. "I have agement at one o'clock and I slave I can make it unless I axi—"
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"then that Rockton, catching of the consternation on ace, braced up. He even They sat glaring at each way to the station and had his innings.
"he said to the question- the desk. "He says he all the articles in both so can I! Why isn't ood as his? I tell you, tigate this you'll find man! He's trying to try by having me lock- " protested Garble, k hands. into this," said the underously. led to do, with all e known to a con- man. d and disgusted and two business ad related the from birth and with a fine for and Rockton, noon, finally
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telephone Sunday night.
She still loves C. T. It's
to get next, W. P.
who says if P. B.'s kinder
increasing it will require
headquarters.
dude is who says he corruts
"about W. W. Cut it
and Forest Ave. dude is who
nute to get "pickled" every
it out, J. W.
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she does not care to belong
grown chass since she is too
young lady as well as they
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don't hold him. Too bad, H. M.
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doll is who certainly was sick
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OLD PARTY CHANGED HANDS. Large front and back rooms for light housekeeping, desirable and home like, neatly furnished, stove heat for every room. 3218 State St., top floor.
3423 FOREST AVE.—Front room, furnished; all modern improvements. Phone Aldine 1.
PURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT—Large, outside, bay window room, suitable for two persons, steam heat, one block to two car lines and express elevated service; very reasonable. 854 East 64th St. 1 block east of Cottage Grove Ave. 5
5253 WABASH AVE.—Furnished rooms, every convenience, steam heat, near car lines. Telephone Drexel 6755.
3340 VERNON AVE.—Front room, suitable for two young men or a young couple, with or without board; all modern conveniences, in beautiful residence. Terms reasonable.
3434 FOREST AVE.—Nicely furnished front room for two gentlemen or man and wife; all modern conveniences, steam heat and heat water. Aldine 3303.
NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS for light housekeeping, kitchen privileges, near "L" and surface lines; hardwood floors throughout house, gas and bath especially, stationary washstand in each room with hot and cold water, rooms large, light and ally. Phone Aldine 633 or call 3650 Wabash Ave. Mrs. Henslett Wilson.
3250 VERNON AVE.—To right party, single gentleman or lady; twice light furnished room, running water, bath and toilet, furnace heat and gas.
3928 STATE ST. (store).—Two nicely furnished rooms (can be and will be furnished, if desired); man and wife offered; reasonable rates to the right parties. Cars stop in front of the door.
7114 CHAMPLAIN AVE.—7 rooms, bath, gas and furnace heat, $18.00 per month. Key upstairs. Call Central 4629.
3645 FOREST AVE—Nicely furnished rooms, every modern convenience, near car line; all rooms light and alry. 28-5-12
3424 VERNON AVE—Furnished or unfurnished rooms for rent, near car lines; all modern conveniences. Telephones Douglas 2093, Auto. 77-307. 28-5
3527 VERNON AVE—Furnished rooms, large and light, heated, hot and cold water; rates $1.50 and up; gentlemen preferred. Phones Douglas 4045, Auto. 72-598.
LARGE LIGHT ROOMS newly furnished, all modern conveniences for respectable people, man and wife or railroad men; excellent transportation. Phone Aldine 2592. Address 3818 Langley Ave.
TO RENT—Light, modern furnished rooms; good neighborhood; convenient for railroad men or "downtown" people. 49 East 28th St., Apt. 7. 29
3525 CALUMET AVE—Flat or rooms rent for light housekeeping; private kitchen, steam heat and bath. Telephone Aldine 1478. 4f
FURNISHED ROOMS to rent, steam heat and hot water; near car line; at 3646 Forest Ave.
No Task.
"Do you believe, as some teacher says, that boys ought to be encouraged to fight?" "Well, about in the same degree that ducks ought to be encouraged to swim."
New Idea in Penal Reform.
Chocolate and music have been introduced into a Swiss prison, with the idea of reforming the inmates.
LOST RELATIVE.
Wanted—To know the whereabouts of Joseph A. Robbs, who left Minneapolis, Minn., in 1892 for Chicago, Ill., and has not been heard from since. He is a tall, brown-skin man, about 50 years of age. Has one sister living in Lupus, Cooper county, Mo., who will kindly reward anybody for information concerning his whereabouts. All colored papers please copy—Mrs. A. M. Reid, 511 7th avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
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2 Blocks South Michigan Central Depot.
Nearly Furnished Rooms
By the Day or Week
116 WEST WATER STREET
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Kalamazoo, Mich.
C. T. You're sore because you can't get a fellow
The dude is who is back on the old
A. D. man is A. D. H. must be crazy
about the A. D. D. T.
The bride is who says her husband is the professional man, but janitor is just as good.
The gent is who says he is sorry he married because he is under more expense. Believes he will ask for higher wages. The 35th St. doll is who says, "No more chums." They certainly will steal your fellow, don't you think so, K. W? The dude is who is never heard of any more. R. R. certainly is that dude. The W. P. dude is who thinks he holds him with T. A. just because she treats him nice. You're fooling yourself, J. M. Not have to come home before father gets home.
R. S., you don't hold him because M. W. is crazy about a brown skin.
The gent is who says if Peggy don't stop going with other boys he is going to quit her. M. T., don't be so cruel.
The doll is who never missed her fellow until he was gone. Too late now, K. W., W. W, has his heart now.
L. B. would like to let all of her friends know that A. H. is no chum of hers. B. P. is the chum, so stung. A. H.
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SALOON FOR SALE IN COLORED neighborhood; good investment for energetic man; $200 cash, balance on easy terms. Address M. Halleman, 1429 South State St.
AN EXTRAORDINARY BARGAIN.
Three apt, building, extra well constructed and excellently located. Stone front and steps, 5 6 and 6 large, light, floor, door, arm, mosaic baths and vestibule, marble entrance electric light, steam heat, etc. Large porches with beautiful lawn in front, rear and side. Rental $1,300 a year. Price $8,500, only $2,000 cash needed. M. E. McCARTHY, 220 E. 51st St.
FLATS FOR RENT
3849 STATE ST—5-room flats, with bath, steam heat and gas range, refrigerator, screens, shades, janitor service; for first class tenants only; rent $25.00 to $35.00 per month. Daniel Hardin, 3139 Indiana Ave. Telephone Douglas 553.
FOR RENT
SOUTH SIDE FLATTS are large, light,
outside rooms; must be seen to be
appreciated. Open for inspection today.
360 LUDET AVE.-Steam heat, hot
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$40.00.
314 AND 316 E. 37TH ST.-$37.50 to
$42.00.
4519 AND 4523 EVANS AVE-5 and 8
$23.50 to $55.00, stove heat.
5210 LAKE AVE-2d flat, 7 rooms,
$22.50.
4431 AND 4433 STATE ST.—4 and 5-room
flats, $12.50 to $14.00.
4557 AND 4563 WABASH AVE.—5 and
6 rooms, $22.50 to $25.00.
2929 VERNON AVE.—House, 5 rooms,
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"In't that claimed Mrs. A sending home ti in handy for m wanted to have boxes from the cet hat as a reward."
Dan was the furi pleased with what lid," and was profu
"I'll wear it to a day week," he said. the swell guy, though That night cold rai torrents, and Mrs. An sleep well, because of that troubled her. Get after the windows, she to whom she expressed "Your father'll be ho morning," she said, "an ly sure the first thing he that derby hat. If it's this he jujsst can't wear straw hat to the office. tt absurd."
"Oh, never mind," Lucy s ingly. "You can't tell what er's going to be. Maybe it'll tern anything tomorrow morn
ter before he asked for his old h...
"Hat?" his wife said vaguely. "What
hat? I thought you wore your hat out
of the store when you bought it."
"I did wear my straw hat. I mean
the derby. It beats all how unaccommodating some stores are. The man
promised faithfully to have that derby
up here yesterday afternoon, yet he
doesn't seem to have meant a word he
said. Lucy, if you don't eat so rapidly
you won't choke."
Lucy sat on the window seat in the
dining room for two hours that morning
watching for Dan, supported by
the excitement of it and by the joy of
staying at home from school. When
Dan finally arrived she summoned her
mother with a joyous shout.
"I'm sorry, Dan," Mrs. Andrews said awkwardly, "but I didn't understand that Mr. Andrews wanted that hat. If you don't mind, I'll be very glad if you will bring it back today."
"I'll bring it if I can, ma'am," he said, grumply. "But I loaned it to a friend of mine to wear to a dance tonight and I've got to hunt him up."
Mrs. Andrews gave him a silver dollar, which he rung on the step before he condescended to accept it. Then there was nothing to do but wait. The day seemed as long it would never end, dragging its weary hours along until nearly five o'clock, and perilously near the home-coming hour.
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"Dan's been here to take out the ashes," Lucy said, cheerfully. "I guess he didn't find the hat after all." Mrs. Andrews went out in the rain to the next door neighbor's, where she saw Dan.
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"Oh, I got it," he said sourly. "But I had to give the feller 50 cents for it."
Mrs. Andrews refunded the 50 cents and Dan appeared at once at the door bearing the hat in its box, for all the world as though it were a wedding cake or a basket of eggs. Mrs. Andrews was so glad to get it that she almost wept, and stood off to admire it after she had hung it on the rack in the hall.
"There's no use saying anything to papa about it," she told Lucy. "It would just worry him to think I had so much trouble. Here he comes now."
The door swung open to admit the man of the house and a gleam of late sunshine.
Calls promptly answered
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Funeral Director
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CHICAGO
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"Hello!" Andrews cried breezily. "My, but I'm glad to get home! Well, well, there's my hat at last!' Looks sort of funny, doesn't it? Probably because I've been wearing my new one. I think, after all, my dear, I won't bother with that derby. I didn't realize that it was so shabby. You'd better give it to Dan."
Forcing Acceptance.
"What are you doing with that mask and those gumshoes? Surely you are not going in for burglary?" "Sh!' responded Dustin Stax, "I am trying to slip a contribution into a candidate's campaign fund without his knowing anything about it."
Usurer Properly Punished.
Five years in prison and a fine of 15,000 marks was the punishment inflicted in Munich on a man convicted of usury. He rented houses, and exacted up to 350 per cent a year of his victims.
Its Kind.
"Did you see where manufacturers in Massachusetts are accused of planting dynamite?"
The LaVerdo Cafe and Buff
(Cafe Newly Opened)
3100-2 South State Street
Chicago, Ill.
Chinese and American Restaurant In Connection. High Class
HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietors
"I should think they could easily prove that to be an exploded charge."
Keep Chiggers From Straving.
It is estimated that there have been nine million picnics in this country this year—all of which served a purpose, if you know what it was—(Ill.) Herald.
News Notes of the Nation's Capital
By R. W. THOMPSON
Washington, Oct. 4.—The Clarke Industrial school, now the industrial center of the Interdenominational Bible college, opened on the second in its splendidly equipped new building at 2422 K street northwest, with an enrollment that assures a successful year. Additional students are coming in every day. The present structure was acquired a few months ago, and its arrangement and location render it especially adapted to residential students, a large number of women the institution has to fortune enough to secure. The school was founded for the purpose of training young women to become self-supporting by teaching them all of the trades which young women may be in a position to follow, and to make them factors for good in our social system by instructing them in morals and instilling high ideals of life and living. The school has been established about fourteen years, and has reached its present proportions and prosperity by steady and substantial growth, fostered by the constructive brain and persistent labors of Mrs. Addle R. Clarke, its founder and principal through its career. Mrs. Clarke is a woman of great force of character, engaging personality and mistress of detail, and she has developed this helpful institution to fill a long-felt want among the young women of the race, who are compelled by circumstances or by desire to earn their own livelihood. Already she has sent out from the various departments 455 women, all of whom are self-supporting and rendering creditable service wherever placed.
the trustees are J. E. Lawson president; Rev. Sterling N. Brown Rev. W. Wallace McCary, J. L. Neil and Mrs. Addie R. Clarke.
Mr. Richard Green's 59th Birthday Observed.
Last Saturday was the 50th day of Mr. Richard Green, an attache of the office of the secretary of the treasury, and it was celebrated in happy style by his daughter, Mrs. Grace Green Harris, by an old-fashioned family dinner at her cosy home, 1229 W street, northwest, in which her husband, Mr. Garfield Harris, and a group of Mr. Green's close friends heartily joined. Besides the family there were present Mr. and Mrs. J. Augustus Otey and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Sims, Mrs. Beverly Carter and son, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Payne and the guest of honor. A theater party for the ladies followed the elegan- diner.
Mr. Green has been connected with the treasury department for forty-two years and has served under eighteen secretaries, becoming now practically indispensable, because of his thorough knowledge of all the details of the office. Throughout the department he is highly respected by both race and whiles no small degree of influence in matters affecting the well-being of colored employees. He is a factor in church life, being a leading member of the Shiloh Baptist church and a faithful "lay assistant" to the pastor, Rev. J. Milton Walton. The whole-souled observance of Mr. Green's fifty-ninth milestone was an enjoyable and memorable event in his long and interesting career.
Registering a Pair of "Kicks."
Two events of emancipation week are open to serious objection at the hands of the best thinkers of the district. First: Certain charts on exhibition in connection with the International Congress on Hygiene and Demography, describing the Negro as a disease-breeding people, aroused a storm of disapproval. The Sociological press at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church adopted a soothing resolution condemning the charts as "notorious and inexcusably false," and demanding their immediate removal from public view. A committee was appointed to wait upon the Hygiene Congress and have the objectionable pictures and statements taken down. Second: The resolution adopted at one of the congresses, urging the president to set at liberty all former slaves now confined in federal prisons and to urge governors of the various states to release former slaves held in state prisons, is regarded as in bad taste, to say nothing of its impracticability—perhaps impertinence. Of like barber, according to expressed views, is the resolution adopted by the congress asking a pension of $50 per month for each slave, the money to come out of the nation's funds. Measures of this kind, the objectors charge, tend to make our meetings run. They smack of "freak legislation" and should be "cut out."
For the second year in succession Prof. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, assistant superintendent of public schools here, won the annual intercity match at tennis between Washington City Clubs and the best team representing Philadelphia, on the courts in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
The experts say Mr. Bruce plays a consistent game, at tennis and is one of the best in Washington and the east. In Philadelphia, Mr. Bruce won the championship singles, Dr. Harry W. Freeman and Mr. Bruce won the championship in doubles, and Master Harold Freeman, a son of Dr. Freeman, who is 'only twelve years old, won the Class B singles, much to the surprise of the Philadelphiaians. The Philadelphiaians played a return engagement, with the Washingtonians here this month, an account of which will be given in our next.
Miss Davis Managing Covent Garden in Jamaica.
Miss Henrietta, Vinton Davis, the international dramatic reader and producer, is managing the Covent Garden at Kingston, Jamaica, one of the leading al fresco theaters on the island, and is drawing fine audiences nightly. She is appearing in her star imperionations, assisted by Mrs. Noble Bailey Hardy, contralto, and a carefully selected company of artists.
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The entertainment presented by Miss Davis is highly praised by the press and public in Kingston. During the summer Miss Davis rehearsed the Montego Bay Dramatic Company and put on several plays of pronounced merit. Miss Davis' host of American friends are proud of the great success she is achieving abroad.
A WEEK WITH THE "WOLVERINES."
Michigan in the Limelight, by Our Special Correspondents—Detroit, Kalamazoo, Dowagiac, Benton Harbor and Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 4.—Mr. Earl Jones of Wheeling, West Va., spent a few days this week with Mr. Edward Jones, his brother, 43 Williams street.
Rev J. Fuller Williams was given a reception at the A. M. E. Zion church last Tuesday evening which was largely attended. Rev. Williams is a shrewd, energetic young man and it is to be hoped that success will crown his pathway.
Madam Preston of Detroit, whom we all love and admire, will lecture in the interest of the Temperance Union League at the Arnette Chapel Friday evening, Oct. 4.
The Pupilat of, which Mrs. J. C. Ford is president and has labored so hard for the last few years, will present the deed of a parsonage to the trustees of Arnette Chapel A, M. E. church Thursday evening.
We are glad that Rev. J. W. Saunders has returned to Arnette Chapel for another year; also Rev. Browne of Mesiah Baptist church.
Miss Mary Jones of Lansing, Mich., was the guest of her father for a few days.
The St. Phillips Mission will hold the services at 7:30 instead of 4 o'clock.
Mr. McCoy, who has been working in the city all summer, will return to Toronto, Can., and finish his course in the veterinary college there.
Mr. Cecil Lee, who has been visiting his parents for a few weeks in Wheeling, W. v.a., has returned home.
Mr. and George Smith gave a mock, wedding in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson's anniversary last Thursday evening.
The Mesiah Baptist church celebrated the Emancipation Proclamation last Monday evening with a fine program.
Mrs. Dr. J. H. Dickerson of Ypsilanti, Mich., is visiting friends and relatives in our city.
Telephone all news to 7521 Citizen.
Mr. James Miller was a visitor in our city Sunday.
Miss Alpha Ganes, our high school graduate, left last Thursday to attend the State Normal school in Ypsilanti, Mich.
Miss Theola Ford has returned to the State Normal school.
The musical concert given by the Glee Club proved a success, both socially and financially.
The Chicago Defender paper can be purchased at Basil E. Ray's barber shop, 119 Lyon street.
The Phyllis Wheaty Club.
A very pleasant meeting was held Wednesday, Oct. 2. Many visitors were present. Those who gave interesting talks were Miss Janle Lee of Troy, N. Y; Miss Mary E. Williams of the Harriet Tubbman House, Boston, Mass.; Mrs. S. B. Dill of Jackson, Miss.; Mrs. Sarah Hamilton of Cornell Charity club, and Mrs. Addie Morris Seeney, one of our old members who has returned from an extended visit in the cast.
The Gaudeamus Charity club met on Sept. 30 at the home of Mrs. S. L. Adams, 4110 Dearborn street. The next meeting will be held Oct. 7 at the home of Mrs. F. McBride, 24 E. 25th street. The visitors to the club were Mrs. E. L. Davis, Mrs. Ida D. Lewis, Mrs. Nellie V. Gray, Mrs. A. J. Caldwell, Mrs. Martha Walton, Mrs. Mollie Harris, Mrs. Elsica Hall.
The Social Aspect of The Chicago Negro.
Last Wednesday evening Mrs. Alberta Moore-Smith addressed the women of the Hyde Park Congregational church upon "Social Aspect of the Chicago Negro." The members of this church are among the wealthiest and most prominent of Chicago's white citizens, and the church is situated in the heart of the Hyde Park aristocracy. This is the first time a Negro has spoken in this church and we are pleased to learn that the address was so replete with facts and figures regarding the social status of our people that the pastor and several other members of the church requested Mrs. Smith to have the same printed so they could distribute copies. We are glad to note the awakening of some of Hyde Park's good white citizens and as Mrs. Smith is to speak in another one of their churches in October we trust that the good work may continue.
To continue love in marriage is a science. It requires so little to kill those sweet emotions, those precious illusions, which form the charm of life; and it is so difficult to maintain a man at the height on which an exalted passion has placed him, especially when that man is one's husband.-Madame Reybaud.
Mayflower Descendants
There are today throughout the United States several hundred descendants each of Miles Standish, Governor Bradford, Richard Warren, John Holland and Elder Brewster, all Mayflower descendants and worthy of their sires.
Our Women
Love In Marriage.
THE CHICAGO DEFENDER
A RARE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUES
A Reporter Visits Mr. R. J. B. Ellington's "Den" and Inspects All Sorts of War Relics.
Earth from His Mother's Grave for His Own.
Mr. R. J. B. Ellington, prominent Mason, Odd Fellow, war veteran, Y. M. C. A., church and a worker in every movement for the uplift of the Negro, keeps "Bachelor's hall" in a commodious flat at 4954 State street. It is doubtful if there is a larger private collection of war and other relics than Mr. Ellington's. There is everything from a collection of street car transfers from various cities to the skull of an Indian showing the dent of the tomahawk.
A. B.
Mr. R. J. B. Ellington.
Shells from Lookout Mountain.
This collection embraces relics from the Atlantic to the Pacific. He has bombs and shot and pieces of shell that were gathered from the following battlefields: Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Fort Nugley, Stone River, Fort Donaldson, the Crater, Petersburg, Va.; stone from the famous stone wall of Mary's Hill, Fredericksburg, Va., where in the week of Dec. 13, 1862, Burnside lost nearly 15,000 men. In this battle Mr. Ellington was in the town laying between Burside and Lee. The combined number of cannons was early 300, belching forth dew on both sides. He has pie. of Fort Erie, pieces of the old ship Constitution, bayonets from Cusier's massacre on the Little Big Horn by Sitting Bull and his band, boulders from Fort Reno and earth from Fort Stearns, where Abraham Lincoln stood and gave the orders that set the line in motion that drove Joe Early from in front of Washington and saved the capital in 1864. This was the only battle that Lineoln was ever engaged in and Mr. Ellington is one of the very few men living that took part in the fight.
"Mother Thomas" House Gives Way to Fort.
He also had the pleasure of meeting Grandmother Thomas, whose home later became Fort Stearns. Sad was the sight as she saw her household goods thrown in the field, her home pulled down and Fort Stearns' breastworks thrown up. His books on the Civil War are many and complete with a splendid set of maps furnished by the War Department. Mr. Ellington said he always traveled alone because what would most interest him would not interest his company. Washington a Mason—Lodge Relics.
Among his rare books is a set of Shakespeare date in 1897, which he considers among the rarest in his collection. His Masonic collection is as varied as his war relics. Among them he treasures most the things of Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4, A. F. & A. M. This lodge was the one that Washington was made a Mason, and the things of the Richmond-Randolph Lodge No. 19. These were gathered through the courtesy of Capt. and Dr. Cunningham, 19th and Main street, and W. L. Good of 1447 Main street, Richmond.
Earth from Mother's Grave for His Own.
He has his mother's last piece of work, an unfinished quilt, which was made in her 3d year. The empty spool with a handful of the first shovel of earth that fell on her coffin are among his treasures. The earth will be used to commit his own body to the grave. While Mr. Ellington is a man that very rarely takes anything strong and never smoked a cigar in his life, yet a sideboard well stocked with the best of cigars and "Kentucky joy" occupies a prominent place in his "den." It was an evening well spent.
Travels for Fogotten Relics. You have to visit a museum to offset his place. He has traveled from Norfolk, Va., back to Richmond to get one old style long handled water gourd that was given to him from Mary Washington's home in Fredericksburg, his home, and had been accidentally left on the Main street cars in Richmond.
Mr. Ellington was a member of the 4th Vermont, 2d Division, 6th Army Corps.
ELABORATE DISPLAY OF SPRING MILLINERY.
Miss McFarland's Opening a Grand Success.
On Thursday, Sept. 26, 1912, Miss Madeline McFarland of 4746 St. street had her fall opening, who was one of the most beautiful and sucessful affairs of the season. Her hats were all very beautiful and designs were original. Miss Christine Hargrave was pianist for the evening.
If a few more of our young girls would follow in Miss McFarland's footsteps and stick to a trade when they start, there would be a few more people in business of the younger set.
City Churches
Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The Sabbath school was well attended. We all enjoyed the solo by the young man from Bethesda.
Rev. Thomas preached as he always does, there being fourteen young men and women coming up to be prayed for. There were two additions to the church.
The Young Men's Literary club was well attended. Detectives Jones and Starks made some very interesting remarks, as did a young man from Turkey who is here taking a missionary training. Come out to the literary club for it doth not yet appear: what it shall be.
We are preparing to have a grand week's rally the week preceding the third Sunday for the church building fund. Every night free except banquet night, which will be Saturday night, Oct. 19. Program each night.
The united auxiliaries of the church will have a joint entertainment Wednesday, Oct. 16. Come out, for it will be a rare treat. No admission. Good music and speaking.
Young people's night, Thursday, Oct. 17. All the young and old are invited. We are anxious to erect a new building on corner of 35th and Dearborn streets to stand as a monument to all the Baptists of Chicago. Help us.
The pastor and congregation and choir went down last Sunday week to aid Rev. James Heywood in dedicating their new edifice, raising about $60 to aid in the good work.
Mrs. Hattie R. Hobbs and Mr. John H. Johnson were united in holy wedlock last Wednesday at high noon by Rev. Thomas in the parlors of Mrs. Laura Anderson and Hattie Cotton. Mrs. Andersol is an aunt of the bride.
St. Mary's A. M. E. Church.
Services 10:45 n. m., 7:45 p. m.
Sunday school, 1:45, Mrs. Minnie
Clark, superintendent, Christian Endeavor, 6:45 p. m., Mrs. Lalla Jones,
president. At 7:45 p. m. the evangelist, Frank Starks, will speak. Mr. and
Mrs. James Martin united with the church Sunday.
Frederick Douglass Center
Sunday afternoon, Oct. 6, at 4 p.m. there will be a memorial service in honor of James Edgar French, deceased poet and writer. Introductory remarks by Ford S. Black, chairman; memorial address, W. H. A. Moore; appreciation of life and works of the poet, Frank S. Stephens; vocal solos by Miss Lida Watson and George H. Hutchison; piano solo, Jas. A. Mundy. All are invited to be present.
Walters A. M. E. Church.
The services at our church on last Sunday were well attended and the usual spiritual interest was evident, the offerings were up to their usual standard. All of the captains working in the rally are evincing great interest; at the roll call last Monday night nearly all of them reported progress.
Sunday the services will be as usual except the omission of the Holy Communion which will be celebrated at our first quarterly meeting on the 13th. In the afternoon Rev. Robinson of St. Marks M. E. church will preach the sermon, and the choir of St. Paul C. M. E. church will furnish the music. Our first quarterly conference will be held on the 10th. Rev. R. P. Christian, presiding elder. Mrs. C. J. Jackson is arranging for a very unique entertainment which will take place on Tuesday the 5th, known as the "Living Pictures." The millionaire wedding, for which cards of admission are in circulation will take place on the 15th bids fair to be a great success.
Grace Presbyterian Church.
Grace Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Blair, the organist, has resigned. She has been most faithful in her service and will be sorely missed. Sunday was Rally day in the Sunday school, which was addressed in a most interesting manner by Prince Mohamet Zullman, an East Indian exile, who has been naturalized and intends returned to his own country as a missionary. Prince Zullman told of the strange customs and practices in his country and contrasted them with ours, many of which seemed equally as strange to him.
The sermon Sunday morning was ably preached by a visiting Presbyterian teacher, Rev. J. W. Botts.
The Teacher Training Class, in charge of Mr. Stuart D. Fowler, will meet from 12 to 12:30 every Sunday at the church. Miss Cora Willis will have charge of the home department.
Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church.
Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church.
A large congregation was present on Sunday morning to greet the pastor on his return from conference. The services maintained their usual high order. Dr. Cook preached a strong sermon from the text, "Be hold how good and pleasant a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." The music by the choir was up to its usual standard. At 2 p.m. the Sunday school was largely attended. The music under Mr. Augustus is rapidly becoming a feature of the Sunday school. At 6:30 the Christian Endeavor held a wake meeting. This department of the church is growing in numbers and activities. At 8 p.m. Rev. J. C. Clark of Texas occupied the pulpit. Rev. Clarke was formerly a member of Quinn Chapel and preached his trial sermon in this church.
Dr. Cook was warmly welcomed upon his return from conference by his many members and friends, Miss Annabelle Overton and Norfett Challon were united in marriage by the pastor. Mrs. Maude Smith, a faithful member of Quinn Chapel, died in Michigan last Friday and was buried last Monday from the Western Casket Co. B. Bishop B. F. Lee, presiding bishop of the fourth Episcopal district, will preach at the morning service tomorrow Sunday.
The Young People's Improvement Club met at the church Tuesday night, Oct. 1; for the election of officers, the following persons were elected: Mrs. B. B. Cook, president; Mrs. Geo. Hutchinson, vice-president; Mrs Hat-
tie Johnson, secretary; Mrs. Cora
Giddens, treasurer; Mrs. Ottis C.
Martin, chaplain.
LINCOLN MEMORIAL—CONGREGA TIONAL.
Last Sabbath was a red letter day,
In fact a feast of reason and a flow
of soul. Dr. Laurence made a splendid
impression and renewed his place
in the admiration of his congregation.
His subject tomorrow morning will
be "Hallway." Text. Matt. 19:16:23.
Night. "No Response." Text. Matt.
11:16:19.
PARAGRAPHS WITH POINTS.
By Waldo L. Bateon.
Energy, judiciously applied, is virtue.
Some men boast of their keeping up
a woman when she is actually suffering.
Many a woman is weak where her brain is and strong where her tongue is.
A man will go to see his fiancee after office hours and go to see his wife after saloon hours.
The closest friend a woman has is often her latest acquaintance.
When a man is trying to drink away his troubles he enjoys the brand of whisky immensely.
Many a man who is said to be led astray, goes his chosen way.
If it is true that money doesn't make the man, then it necessarily follows that there is many a rich bum.
A man cannot go home unpleasant and find home pleasant.
It is generally hard for a man to borrow money from anyone who has lent him before.
Honesty is the best policy, but it isn't popular.
Lady—Did you see a gentleman pass here a few minutes ago?
Man—No; but I saw your husband pass.
My wife and I went together twenty-five years before we married.
It's a wonder you didn't bore each other.
We did after we married.
Anxious suitor—Tell me what your sister says about me when I leave and I'll get you some candy.
Johnny—You get me the candy first.
Anxious suitor—Why?
Johnny—'Cause if I tell you first you won't get it.
The Sporting World
We have been disappointed again. The Grace-Mt. Olivet game has been postponed until today. It will be played at Stanton Park at 3 p.m. Today's game means the championship should we win.
Rube Foster's American Glants won from Rogers Park 3-2 with Lindsay on the mound. Wilholt's errors were costly to the visitors and responsible for such a large score. Pierce's line drive got through him and went for a three bagger.
Again the Carlisle Indian team came through victims, this time scoring 34 points to their opponents nothing.
Mosely is out trying for a position on the Englewood High School football team.
Next week Rube Foster goes south to Palm Beach, Fla., where he will play ball during the winter.
Miss Emmie McLeary of Jacksonville, Fla., is in the city visiting friends and is stopping at 3341 Wabash avenue. She is the daughter of Mrs. A. E. McLeary, one of the finest women in the south. Miss McLeary will be in the city several weeks. Wednesday she was the guest at dinner at Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins.
DR. HODGE IN CITY.
Dr. O. W. Ridge of Montgomery, W. Va., is in the city for a while, looking after business. When interviewed by a Defender reporter Dr. Hodge stated that his business might keep him in our city throughout the winter.
Daily Thought.
A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosphy bringeth man's minds about to religion—Bacon.
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Modern Clothes for Chinese.
Traveling for an English firm that makes ready-made clothing, a drummer recently secured orders for $125,000 worth of "foreign" garments in Harbin, Manchuria. The clothes will be sold to the Chinese.
Mystery of Life and Death
mystery of life and death.
In many cases, death, as for instance, from the physical remains absolutely unchanged, yet where there was life before there is now no life; something has gone out: that coordinated the physical and chemical forces of the body, kept them at work, prevented them from interfering with each other; kept the cells in equilibrium and was the source of all the energy in the body. There is the battling mystery of life—and of death.
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Didn't concern Him.
The tramp did away with a sandwich handed to him by the latest farmer wife he had favored with a call. She had wrapped the sandwich in a section of newspaper, which, the trump scanned with the eye of carelessness characteristic of his kind. "My idea of nothin' to git nutty about," he remarked to himself, after glancing at a market report. "is the advance of $2 a ton in the price of car wheels."—Judge.
Overcoming Action of Tides.
For use on rivers subject to great tidal changes an Alabama engineer has invented a floating whirl whirl runs up and down upon a solid inclin laid with rails.
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sag@other short paragraphs—Read it over caret somewhere
7ouwill find a line or two about yourself or ydur friends.
re Weeks:
ire'Lewis Lawson of Indianapolis,
» is in the city visiting her friend,
5. Allen, of 2908 Dearborn street.
Mr, and’ Mrs, J. S. Morris of 5356
arborn etreot are visiting Mr. and
‘8. Dunston in Loulsburg, NN. C., the
rents of Mrs. Morris. 2
‘Mrs. Sandy W. Trice of 6428 Vin-
\, nnes avenue bas Just returned from
tie annual state convention of the
K\ne’s Danghters and Son, which was
hold at: Freoport, I!
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root read our classified columns.
Mi. A.’ Wayman Ward of Denver,
Colo was the guest of Mr. Edward
Atiialeob, 6506 St. Lawrence avenue,
for adveral days en route to Wilber-
force \nlversity.
Mro.\M. E. Bronson and daughter
of Lee \Angeles, Cal, who have spent
soveral Ynonths in Chicago, Will leave
fn a teW days for Kansas City en
route td ‘Califoraia. Miss Bronson
was forinlerly private secretary to the
Inte Biship A. Grant.
Hall for Entertainments, Lodge
Room and Offices for Rent; Steam
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Street; E. H. Johnson; Telephone
Douglas 3288.—5-12.
Mrs, Lizzie! R, Palmer Berry of Jer-
sey City, N.iJ, Je In the city the
guest of her parents, Rev. and Mrs,
James Higgins, 5253 Dearborn street,
Mra. Mamio Miller, wife of Dr. E.
8. Miller, 3642 Wabash avenue, is
viaiting friends In Minneapolls, Minn,
“Beautiful Lincoln Garden,” 29tu
street and Wabash avenue, promises
to be the most elaborate amusement
place on the south side,
Mr, and Mre, Davidson of New Or-
Jeans spent a few days this week with
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Suggs, 3748 Wa-
bash avenue, en route home from
New York and Atlantic City.
Ask for Thomas’ Purity Home Made
bread and rolls, for sale at all grocers.
Miss Katherine Williams, who has
been visiting friends in Kansas City
for the past five weeks, has returned
and reports a very pleasant. trip.
Dr. Hale Parker Jr. left the city
Monday evening last for Memphis,
Tenn. where he will remain for a
week or ten days, It was a business
trip.
"Sir Louis F. Finnie of Cairo was on
‘his annual visit this week to the
Knights and Daughters of Labor.
‘Mrs. Jullus N. Avendorph, who. ts
still in St, Paul with her friend, Mrs,
McGhee, will return home Saturday
or Sunday morning.
Miss Grace Morris, 5128 Indiana
avenue, was hastily called to Corpus
Christi, Tex., this week, her mother
being very ill there. °
Sir L. F. Finnie and Mre. Jennie
Hatcher, Gr. C. P. and Sir J. P. May,
District ‘Department, and J. Williams,
Chief Mentor, wero entertained by
Sinal Tabernacle No. 81 on Wednes-
day night at their regular meeting.
Daughters H. P. Lee and N. Matthews,
ck
‘Thomas Calloway of Washington,
D. Gy has returned to the city and
will spend several weeks here in the
interest of the Lincoin Land and Im-
provement association, of which he is
vice president and secretary. Mr. Cal-
loway Is stopping at 3664 Prairie ave-
nue.
The Parisian Feather Co. are now
‘occupying their new quarters In suite
420 North American Bullding, State
and Monroe streets.
Mr. Noel T. Compton of Nashville,
‘Tenn, 8 spending the summer in Chi-
cago, the guest of Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell,
2150 State street. Mr. Compton is a
promising student of Meharry Medi.
al college and spent. considerable of
his time visiting Chicago’s hospitals
and institutfons for medical research.
Mr. Compton is a brother of Mrs. L.
H. Ferribee: He left for his home
‘Thursday night.
The latest! Your hair straightened
by electricity saves time and makes
new hair. Thomas Beauty Shop, 2937
State street, telephone Douglas 2458.
Have you visited the Art Studio of
Mrs. Anderson and Lee, 3522 State
strest? The classes in’ embroidery
and china painting are growing dally.
Many beautiful pieces have peen fin-
ished by the pupils, You are invited
to call at any time. Class lessons 25
cents, Individual lessons 50 cents,
Mr. A. J. Napier of Vancouver, B.
©, passed (hrough the city: on Friday
froma visit to his home In Americus,
Ga, While here he was the guest of
Mr. and Mrs, 8, Prentlee, 3505 Ver-
non avenue,
-.Read the death list published ex
Clusively in the Chicago Defender.
Coming: "Grand Musical Soiree.”
Hugh Buchanan, tenor-baritone, solo-
ist, America's greatest ballad singer,
assisted by all star artists. October
21, Zion.A. M. E, church, 38th and
Dearborn streets,
“Mrs. Dora Manly of Colorado
Springs is visiting Mrs. J. J. Jobn-
son, 3722 Forest avenue,
“Look at the bables in the Crisis.
~Aav.
A musical was given at the resl-
@ence of Mrs, William Henry, 3633
Praitle avenue, Sept. 23, for the ben-
eft of Fisk university, It was largely
attended and an excellent program
was rendered by some of our city's
best talent. The proceeds . were
mailed direct to the university.
Send In personals of your friends.
It 8 fee. Drop it on a postcard.
has been in the city two weeks but
“'go pleasant is {t here that I have ex-
tended my vacation three weeks
longer,” he told a Chicago Defender
reporter, Mr. Bwing fs a guest at the
Keystone hotel.
Subsorlbera and friends of the Chi-
cago Defender will pleass bear in
mind that no advertisements of any
kind whatsoever will be Ingerted In
our columns until they are paid for
in advance. 80 please don’t telephone.
Miss Stokes of Muncie, Ind., cousin
of Mrs. J. Gray Lucas, 508 , 36th
street, Who was to leave for home
Saturday, has changed her mind. A
certain physician has captured ber
neart, it 1s said. “I don't lke the
word ‘Miss nohow,” she said. “I mean
the state? she hastily added, but the
writer thinks otherwise,
The way to get good bread, ask for
the “Kentucky Loaf.”
Mr. Charles Mackey, 2159 State
street, {8 enjoying a short vacation
visiting in Lexington, Ky.
"Why don't you Surprise yourself
and please the publisher by paying
your subscription?
‘Mrs, Mayme Alexander, 3731 Dear-
born street, Is visiting | friends in
Harvey, Ml. She will return bome
‘Sunday.
The W. A. Waltllee Bakery Co, make
‘the “Kentucky Rolls” and “Wallace
Rolls.”
Mr, Werdell P, McKenney was a
jalxchour visitor In Chicago Wednes-
day. He 4s feeling much improved
from his recent prostration by the
heat,
All. advertisements tor furnished
‘rooms or flats must be paid for In ad-
‘vance. We have no collectora for this
Kind of ‘work.
Mrs. Mae Belle Steger Hillis now
‘rapidly convalescing from a long
slege of {ilnegs at the realdence of
her aunt in Prairle avenue. The lady
‘will recuperate in the country whither
she will shortly sojourn.
THE SICK.
‘The Latest News About Your Friende
and Acquaintances Who Are Under
the Physicians Caro,
‘Mrs. Malinda Brisbane, 3227 Dear-
born street, has been confined to her
home by an attack of indigestion this
week,
Mrs. Emma Vannoy, 2426 Wabash
avenue, is very lll. She is a member
of Unique Temple, Lady Elks, and
other fraternal organizations, whose
watchers have constant care of her.
Mrs, J. H, Carter of 2968 Armour
avenue is convalescent after a very
severe {lness,
Mrs, Sarah Davis of the Mecca
fiats is up and about after a scvere
illness,
MRS. PETERSON SICK.
Mra. Peterson, 6022 _Aberileen
street, who has been siifering from
a blood-poisoned finger, is not yet out
of danger. As we go to press the
Aoctor was making ready to lance the
Anger from nail to palm of hand and
serape the affected bone, She has
suffered many sleepless nights dur-
ing the week.
DANCING SCHOOL
IN TUMULT.
: os
‘College Boys Thrév Red Pepper
‘Around and “The Sneeze” Makes
| pret Wilaon Avior:
“The Sneeze” Is not the name of a
new dance but sneezing made Prof,
Garfield Wilson mad last Friday night
at his dancing school at the Masonic
hall. Some half a dozen college boys,
with the youthful Tove of sport in
their minds, had roach powder guns
conceoted under their coats and filled
the hall with that terrible odor that
made the Professor mad. He stopped
the dunce in order to get silence, but
just then the cornetist blew pepper
into his eyes, There was a heavy
fall, penper had exploded the drum.
The slide trombone was next, and
pleces of the instrument were found
ail over the hall the next morning.
‘The culprits, abashed, were casily
found. Forty cents was thelr outlay
for ammunition,
“Never again, if you don’t tell," was
their promise to a Defender reporter.
“There must have been a ton of
snuff,” sald Professor Wilson, “for 1
thought that T was leading my new
dance, but when I found myself I
Was leading tho "Turkey Trot,’ as the
Whole room was doing the trot for
dear fe." :
MRS. MABLE ROAN EN-
TERTAINS PUPILS.
Arranges Delightful Affair—Pupils All
Take Part.
Mrs, Mable Roan, 2308 S.ate street,
the musle instructor, entertained her
pupils at a musicale Thursday eve-
ning, September 26. Those present
were:
Aline Dunean, ‘Leafie Hill, Bernetta
Watson, Lydiq Ward, Mrs. Mattie
Maxwell, Mrs. Emma Williams, Mrs.
Annie Reed, Miss Lizzie Byrd, Miss
Helen Roberts, Miss Lucille Reyton,
Miss Rena Blunt, Miss Olive Gillian,
Miss Emma Woods, Mrs," Parker,
Mr. Wilber Peyton, Xr. Clarence
Oliver, Miss Melba Dorsey, Miss Vic-
torla Raymore, Mrs. James Duncan,
Mrs. Thelma Dotsey, Teresa Raulso,
Mr. Frank Lumsey, Miss Mamle Lum-
sey, Miss Synada awards, Mrs.
James Lenox, Miss Marle Lenox,
Miss Ada Mille, Miss M. Goin, Miss
Rollins, Mra. M. Jotinson.
‘Mrs, Emerson assisted in the alng-
ing, Mrs. Roan intends giving these
musicales monthly—adv.
‘The People Supreme,
T repeat that all power is = trust;
that we are accountable for its exer
cleo; that from the people ee for-tuc
people all springs and all/must exist.
Benjamin Disraeli |. .
GAUDEAMUS CLUB CELE-
BRATES ANNIVERSARY.
Progressive Charity Organization Re-
views Year’ Work and. Inetalle
Olea,
The Douglass Center was the scene
of attraction on Thuraday evening,
Sept. 28, the occasion being the first
anniversary of the Gaudeamus: Char-
ity club, Mrs, August, the president,
Introduced Mrs, “Fannlo Calloway,
Who was the mistress of ceremonies.
Miss Melba Brown, the little girl pi
anist, proved herseit a genius for one
80 young,
Airs, Sadie St. Louis of Minneapo-
lis, the distingulshed guest of the
club, gave a dramatic reading while
Miss Melba Brown played softly
“Whisperings of Love.”
Mra, Davia Reviews Work.
Mrs. E, L, Davis, the national or
ganizer, spoke of tho, work of the
club in the past year, and was {ol
lowed by Mrs. Theresa Macon, the
president of the city federation, who
in ike words told of the club's’ work
and of {ts willingness to help the
needy and who always responded
promptly to any call, ®
Mis. Adelaide Brown gave a very
beautiful reading of “Little Tom” and
‘her interpretation of the ttle boy
‘was well done, Mrs, Jamison told
the club In a few remarks their duty
to their club and homes. Mra, Wool
ley spoke of the work of the Center,
President Gets Cut Glass Bowl.
The president was then ushered to
the platform’ by Mrs, Plummer and
Mrs. Calloway,who, in behalf of the
‘club, presented the president with’ a
‘beautiful cut glass salad bowl. I
must be said that Mrs, Catloway has
never shown her true womanly char:
‘acter to a better advantage than she
Aid on this spectal occasion,
Installation of Officers.
Mra. August amid her -great sur.
prise and Joy thanked the club in her
usual sweet way, both for thelr gift
and thelr support and has promised
to work for them harder another year
when she may be with them,
-_ The following officers were then in
stalled by Mrs. Macon: Mrs. 3. 1
August, president; rs. G. C. Haynes,
‘vice president; Mrs. 8. L. Adams, re
cording secretary; Mra, Frank Mo
Bride, corresponding secretary; Mrs
Fannie Calloway, financial secretary;
Mrs, Adelalde Brown, treasurér; Mrs
‘Hattie Jamison, critic; Mra, Clare
Johnson, editor; Mrs, Gertrude Plum.
mer, journalist. “Light refreshments
were then: served,
PEOPLE ANXIOUS FOR
BETTER SURROUNDINGS.
Sanitary Bureau ‘Unusually Busy—
‘The Department of Health Wel-
comes Complaints,
Press Service Department of Health,
; During the summer months the San-
‘tary Bureau of the Department of
‘Health fs kept unusually busy. ‘There
are all kinds of complaints coming
fm to the bureau every day. ‘These
complaints cover a multitude of things
that’ annoy people and which tend to
destroy or interfere with community
health and comfort.
‘The Department of Health is glad
to receive these complaints, ‘They In
dicate that the people of this city
are anxious to have better surround.
ings; that they want the things that
make for community comfort. They
also indicate an Increasing degree of
confidence in the Department of
Health that when complaints are made
they will be'given attention and that
the department will co-operate with
‘them in getting for them better liv
Ing conditions in thelr neighborhood.
It may be of interest to give just a
few figures showing something of the
activities of the Sanitary Bureau for
the month of August. Here they are:
Daring the month a total of 2,229 com:
plaints were reeéived and given out
to inspectors. ‘These complaints cov.
ered almost every imaginable, thing
about which decent and order-loving
eltizens would be justified in com-
plaining; dirty back yards, broken
roof drains, clogged up drain pipes,
unsightly vacant lots, maiiure boxes,
broken roof gutters, and many others
of a like character. Total inspections
for the month were 7.858; total ‘no
tices served, 2,085; total nuisances
fon which abatements were secured
for the month, 2,861, ‘The grand total
of inspections “for the month was
14,805.
During the same month the Bureau
of Sanitation served 1452 notices ar-
dering the abatement of nuisances of
many kinds. Of these $9 were served
in the 2d ward, 90 in the ist, 87 in
the 22d and 60 in the 30th. The
wards In which the least number of
complaints were the 9th and 33d, with
‘a record of 17 and 15.
‘These figures are of interest from
more tnan one viewpoint. For exam
ple, whether the ward with only 15
notices served during the month bas
anything more to Its credit than the
ward with six times the number could
Millinery
Opening
| Grand Display
of Fall & Winter
| Styles at
MRS. ROSA
MORGAN’S
HAT SHOP |
3709 STATE STREET
BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPT,
30, TO SATURDAY, OCT. 6
* 2 8 MUSIC"
only be determined in a tour of in-
spection through the wards named. It
is éntirely within ‘the probabilities
‘that the ward making the biggest de-
‘mand upon the department's services
is tho ward that Is making the most
‘strenuous efforts to improve its phys-
eal conditions, and that the ward
having the smallest number of no-
tices served may be careless and in:
different as to the things that make
for community comfort and safety.
And, once more, both of these proba-
‘bilities may be far wide of the real
facts, But, however this may be, the
fact still ‘remains that the Agures
given are of interest and deserving
of study. ‘
Of study, *
MRS. M. E. WASHING-
TON ENTERTAINS.
on City Social Lights Meet Mr.
‘and Mrs, R, W. Thompson, of Wash-
ington, 0, C—The Week In New
Albany.
{Special to The Chicago Defender.)
New Albany, Ind, Oct. 4.—The
notable event of the month was the
grand recention given Sept. 28 by Mrs.
Mary E, Washington at her spacious
home on Hildreth street in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson of
Washington, D. C. The parlors were
handsomely’ decorated with potted
plants and the broad veranda was
made brilliant by Japanese lanterns.
Following the pleasant session of
“eweet converse” and presentations, a
‘musjesl program was rendered, with
special numbers by Mrs. J, E. Harper
and Mr. Eugene Keller. Dainty re-
freshments Were served, With Str,
‘Washington as toastriistress, hearty
tributes to the honored guests were
delivered by Mrs, Bessie C, Jones,
Rev. W. M, Winfrey, Mrs. Frank R.
Willis and Prof. J.B, Harper. Mrs,
‘Thompson recited a humorous selec-
tlon and Mr, Thompson responded in
felicitous vein to the many nice
things said of bim and his wife. They
were former residents of this city and
were delighted to meet so many of
thelr old friends and to form new
Acquaintances with others who had
more recently cast their lot with the
ood people of southern Indiana.
‘The souvenirs of the occasion were
beautiful china vases, appropriately
labeled. Prior to the reception an
elaborate dinner was served: by the
hostess for Mr. and Mrs. Thompson,
the table being loaded down with the
most inviting products of the culi-
nary department of the Washington
homestead.
Among those present besides the
hostess and family were: Mrs. A. C.
MacIntyre, Mrs. Prank R. Willis, Bre,
Bessie C. Jones, Miss Bessle B. John-
son, Mrs. Lizzie B. Evans, and Mrs,
Herbert Flack, all of Louisville; Mr,
and Mrs, T. H. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs,
B. D. MeGowan, Mrs. Anna Clark, Rev.
W. MM. Winfrey, Mr. Eugene Keller,
and Prof. and Mrs, J, E. Harper, of
New Albany.
While here Mr. and Mrs. Thompson
were the house guests of Mr. and
Mrs, ‘T. H. Johnson, 1730 Shelby
street, and a reception was tendered
them there, with Miss, Maggie B.
Sterrett, Mrs, Maurice Blackburn,
Mrs. Henry Yanthis,-Dr. and Mrs, E.
R. Gaddie, Miss Jessie D. Clay, Dr.
and Mrs, Stephen Alexander and oth.
ers to assist in doing the honors. On
Sunday they were the dinner guests
of Mr. and Mrs, Henry Sterrett of
506 State street, and in the evening,
with Mr. and Mrs, Johnson as hosts,
an automobile tour about the city: and
to Jeffersonville was made in the high-
power machine of a distinguished
banker of New Albany, who tendered
It for the occasion,
Mr, Thompson registered in his
ward during his sojourn, and held
satisfactory conferences with District
Chairman R, W, Morris, County Chair.
man George Strack, Postmaster B,
Bert Thurman and’ leading colored
forees of Floyd county.
Mr. Walter Maxwell has returned to
St. Louis, Mo. ‘He was called here
to attend the funeral of his father, D,
S. Maxwell, who died suddeniy.
Miss Jessie D. Clay has gone to
Princeton, Ind. to take charge of her
school.
Rey, C. S, Manuel, former pastor of
the Third Street’ Baptist ehureh,
stopped over en route to the National
Baptist couvention at Houston, Tex.
Mrs. M. B, Washington and Mrs, L.
R. Johnson attended the B. M. C. at
Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Washington served
as a teller during the elections, B.
B, Alexander and Luther P. Simmons
were also delegates.
A colored industrial school will be
located here, if Senator Stotsenburg's
efforts are successful. He will re-in-
troduce his bill appropriating $25,000
from state funds to start the project
off in adequate fashion. Miss Laura
Baird is keeping the needs of the race
in this direction before the influential
men of the county and through her dil-
igence the project has been endorsed
by the New Albany Conimercial club.
Miss Grate McGuire Js now teach-
ing at Scribner High School, trans-
ferred from Oldham Street school.
‘Miss Maud Gaddie has gone, to
Washington,-D. C., to take a special
course in domestle science at Normal
School No. 2.
Dr. S, Alexander of Shelby strget,
combining medicine with truck farm.
ing, has raised a fine crop in his big
garden this year and ts well fortified
if We are to have a hard winter,
Mrs, Ollie M. Peters of Owensboro,
Ky,, en route from Chicago, is spend-
ing a brief perlod with her parents,
‘Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sterrett.
‘Mrs, Estelle 1, Davis and Miss Lita
Rickman of Cincinnati are visiting
And Nelther Mean Anything,
A woman is always fond of talking
about what she would do If she were
& man, while a man contents himeelt
‘about talking about what he wouldn't
do if he were a woman.
Cat Mothers Young Rabbits,
A-cat at Hayburn Wyke hotel, near
Scarborough, England, is~ mothering
five wild young rabbits together with
one‘of her kittens. The nest of rab-
Bits was found by some men who
were digging. They. were, taken’ to.
the hotel, where the: cat at: once
adopted them, all her kittens having
been drowned except one.
Poficeilan tn Beat First Time, Makes Bia Haul
Farmer Offers Pigs as Starter for a City Zoo
Is Kansas City Woodpecker a Slave to Science?
Chicago Sleuths to Study Ibsen and Etiquette:
ee ies
& ey
Soh lee GO
Laney OE
NEY, oki rout ay
the other night, for Dennis Red-
ding, beginding his career ag a full-
fledged poli¢eman. No longer was he
to be held in contempt by the coprers
of the Trenjont avenue police station
in the Bronx, where Dennis had been
filling the Humble office of doorman,
Su ie neler ames doors
2
Donnie moved, In and out folow
Ing Police Commissioner Waldo's new
See are ea
force without augmenting Its numbers.
Sr cue eae a ee
be patrolmen, todiscard thelr special
uniforms and bedeck them ia the blue
and brass of real cops. ‘The erstwhile
Honus ee ne aren ae
Dennis’ ambition aspired to deeds
far above wearing out shoe leather,
howayer, and upon his very firat night
Seon ie ghar operas te a
bis innate ability. Captain Brennan of
the precinct resigned bim to keer
Third avenue between One Hundred
ca aan, tunes ou ae
dred and Si}ty-seventh street clear o!
underworld folk. Dennis assumed the
task at 11 o'clock at night.
Ere the unproductive wee sma’
GPE Ures NOs Secuestio:dener
ment in the roological garden Is
urged by George L. Lange, who, in a
letter to the Zoological society, offers
to present a nucleus in the shapo of a
pair of blueblooded hogs. Although
officers of the society elleve that
what the St. Louis collection needs
most 1s wild animals, some favor such
a supplement as Mr. Laage proposes,
and bis communication will have se-
rious consideration.
‘The Laage letter Is as follows:
“I have noticed with a great dea! of
interest the progresa being made to
ward establishing a zoo in Forest Park.
“Not, wishing to introde at the same
time I am anxious to make a suggee-
tion and a donation.
“So many of the cfty children,
grown folks as well, have seen all
Kinds of wild animale in traveling
menagerles, but how may of these city
folks have seen our ordinary domestle
animals in thelr babits?
“My reason for this suggestion:
About a year ago I had on exhibition
tn a show window, a prize pig. A
mother with her two children stopped
to take a look at it. The children ex-
clatmed: ‘Oh, mamma, what a fun-
ny looking dog that is!’ The mother
knew no better and could not explain
to her children.
“Why not exhibit our own food-nro-
cucing animals, such as cows, sheep
‘and hogs, to the children who never
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Sea SSE
K 48845 crt, o—out on camp
bell street, ‘the neighborhcod te
treated each morning to what sounds
ke the roll of a distant drum or the
far away clatter of the triphammer
on a new skyscraper. It te an elusive
sound, now appearing to come trom
Some ‘remote distance, then permeat
Ing the whole atmosphere as If close
at bana,
The nolse was something of a mys.
tery at first, but at last the source of
Mt was discovered. The drummer ls a
woodpecker, one of the red headed ve-
rlety. His aja ig one, of those gal-
vanized tron boxes linemen put, {oF
reasons best known to themselves,
Just beneath the cross pleces of tele
phone poles.
Tt Ja now several weeks since Mr.
Red-head began bis musieal develop.
ment. Alighting by chance one morn
ing on the tin box, he, probably as a
matter of habit, tried his bard beak on
the material whlch formed hls resting
Place. Appareptly the result surpris.
4a Blak, ,;Agithe pasonant veapomne t>
CoS e a ies 2c beautifull de-
‘butante fs suddenly awakened from
the epell a dieamy walla by the R=
r—rip of her gpwa, and she turns in
horror to find the neat number 12 pat-
ent leuther pump of the corner pollce-
man planted on her train, she need not
wonder who let} him tn.
For Chichgo policemen are planning
to get their najnes on the invitation
Usts of society] ‘The activities of a
“Ramles" who a{tends exclusive enter
tainments and rpbs his hostesses, has
made them despair of trapping him tn
any way except invading soclety and
meeting the gentlemanly burglar on
bis own ground. :
Disguised in full dress suits and
their wrists sbhved to prevent the
bristles from showing in the gap be-
tween glove top and the latest model
patent reversibif’ cufts that will bear
evidence to the| tender -ministrations
of Hop, Wab, presidéut of the Chinese
Laundry trust, they propose to attend
fashionable funétions and watch for
the society thiek. They are confident
that even the most acute observers
will fail to detect them’ as detectives
while they: mingle with the throng of
Beau Brummels, :
‘The latest exploit of’ the Chester-
hours had entirely sifted through the
hour glass a north-bound Third ave-
nue trolley car wes brought to a jerky
stop near Dennis’ stand. The motor-
man, frightfully frightened, nearly
broke his neck in jumping from the
car to inform the amazed Dennis that
@ most mysterious bundie was lying
close to the tracks at One Hundred
and Sixty-ninth street. Thnt was a
long way from where Dennis was then
upholding the dignity of the law, but
be lost no time.
The bundle turned out to be a box
three feet square., Sainted infernal
machines! Dennis. lifted the heavy
object to bis shoulder with extra cau-
tlon, "Tle a mighty long walk from
One Hundred and Sixty-ninth street
and Third avenue to the Tremont ave:
nue staticn. especially with a weighty
load aboard.
When Dennis arrived he was foot
sore and shoulder sore. His new clean
linen collar, purchased that very day,
Was starch. Lieutenant McMann was
on the desk. He wasn’t excited, but
he asked what the capture was.
| Denolé obtained a jimmy and a
bammer, as being the most appropri-
ate Jnstruments with which to open a
box Inbeled “Handle with great care.”
| Finally the lid was pried off and
Dennis lifted out some four pounds of
excelsior, underneath which there re-
poses ‘@ boulder bearing this inscrlp-
lion in red paint: "Stung!"
‘The “fine” ig not recorded on the
‘police blotter and Dennis fs looking for
the Third avenue motorman.
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tet to the country, and let them inom
where their food stuff comes from?
“Domestic animals can be secured
without cost. Anyone having pride in
Them will be glad to donate or loss
them (o your pronored zoo.
Sto wart tue’ baivaroling, 1 wil
donate a fine tale and female Divo
Sereey hoe,
“Is there anything more interesting
tor elty eniidren than a Sno Nite 0
‘ite porkers, sooner or-lstar to be
fine sugar-cured hams, a source of
erenue to tho 200, an the most te
teresting sight for children and grown.
ups? 7
"let me hear from sou and the pork
axa will be;ready whenever 390. wan
them"
Other offers of donations for the
zoological garden are being received
by the Zoological Society, Alex Bian-
chi of St Louis writes
“T have one monkey-face ow! and
two soung eagles; and woud be plews
ed to donte sam to the sity soe
teceptaple they ‘cam be had. through
secen nile ‘Wey. ca
his tapping rang out he stood: erect
and looked about him in surprise. Re-
turning his gaze to his feet, he found
there no visible result of the vigorons
blows he had delivered. He tried
again, Again the music, but no per
foration that might disclose a succu:
Jent grub.
.Mr. Rechead flew away. But the
result of his experiment lingered in
his memory. Here was the Sir Isaac
Newton of the feathered world. Why
should the apple fall to the ground,
or rather why should his pecking in
that particular spot cause all that
noise and no hole? He would return
and Investigate again. He did. Not
only once, but half a dozen times that
day was the air vibrant with the sound
of his hammering,
A night's sleep did not erase the
strange phenomenon from his
thoughts. Early the next morning his
rub-a-dub-dub, dellvered almost too
rapidly for the separate blows to be
distinguished, showed that he was of
the stuff that made.cames Watt war.
vel at the power of the steam in the
teakettle. 1 ot
Every day since that time Mr. Red-
head has deived into the mysteries
of sclence, but hasn't delved pervept:
ibly Into the stubborn surface of the
echoing box. It {s observed that he al-
ways hammers in exactly the same
place.
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fleldian burglar was to make off with
‘uch valuable loot, including $260
{tram the handbags ot women guests,
while Mrs. G. H. Grubbs, 1040 Dakin
street, Edgewater, was entertaining.
When this was reported, word went
out from ihe Town Hall and Suxmer-
dale stations that the limit had been
reached, and that policemen assigned
to duty as sleuths, must provide them-
selves with dress suite and atudy books
‘on “Etiquette, and How It Should Be
Served.” preparatory to thelr racial
campatgn,
“Don’t you just’ love Ibsent” 9
hostess will ask:
“Well, I don't want to ‘knock’ our
frlends, lady.” Patrolman Cordelius
Bourbon MeGiliieuddy may reply as be
toys with. bis tea cup. “but If the Gib-
son you mean {s the Hew ‘cop’ over at
‘Thirty-third, | can’t second the motion.
No toum.” ay
tHE “SUPERIOR”! Sk,
By ERNEST WOLLETT. ~
Prenton, Dig dil amido
Ploys by tho day when she can entice
him from his old flat-bottomed fishing
boat.
“It was rea} smart of you to raise
them there ittle plants in the city
and bring thom out hero,” he said.
“You'll have tomatoes and eggplant
before any one else. I don't seo how
you ever come to think of them things.
Tt beats all how some women can
plan ahead more'n men folks. Now,
that pateh of onjons and Iettuco you
ut In last fall beforo you went away
has turned, out fine, ala't {t?"
“I'm glad, Casslus, to hear you
speak highly of women’s ability," sald
Miss Belinda, “T think we women
will have to get you to work for us
thie summer.”
“Ain't T workin’ for you now?" ask-
ed Cassius, mystified. Some o' them
fellers thst go by to the creamery
mornin‘s before you get down to the
garden run me ‘bout workin’ so much
for a woman. Tut 1 always say that
¥ don't see why your money ain't a8
good as anybody's. And I will say
this, Mss Belinda, it's a sight surer
than some folks’ money.”
“Thank you, Cassius, “I'm happy to
kmow that you're satisfied and that you
belleve in women. 1 hope you'll help
women get tho hallot thie fall,
"Get the ballot? How are the wom-
fen expectin’ to get the ballot?” Cas
slus Taughed. —,
“They're expecting to get it fn this
state through the referendum." Miss
Belinda paused, but ae Cassius ald not
Appear much enlightened she contin-
ued: .*You see, the question of wom-
an auffrage Is to be voted upon next
November in Wisconsin.”
“Taln't heard nothin’ about tt." ‘Cas.
stus thrust a Ittle seedling into the
ground with masculine roughness that
ended its young life. “What do wom-
en folks know about politics, any-
way?"
“Even you don't appeir to be fully
informed on all the-prasent lesues,” de-
@lared Migs Belinda, Iavghing.
“Well, I ain't never been one to be-
Neve in women gettin’ out o° their
place.”
‘Just what 1s a woman's place, I'd
really Ike to know.”
“Well, I think a woman's place fs at
home. 1 don't never want to see my
wife gallivantin' round to the polls.
Her place 1s at home.”
“That reminds me,” sald Miss Be-
}Hinda pleasantly. “I need some one to-
morrow to help my maid wash the cur-
talns. Can your wife come as usual?”
“Well, T ain't sure "bout It. She's
scrubbin’ the postoffice and hardware
store floors and woodwork this week. 1
does beat all how busy she Is. Sho
ain't hardly been home a hull day
since the spring house cleanin’ be-
gun.”
“Oh, then she doesn't stay in her
place all the time,” Misa Hellnda re-
marked sweetly,
Casslus' wiped bls hand across his
perspiring forehead and left a trail of
garden soll on his perplexed brow.
2Well, anyway, she ain't mixin’ up
with man's: bueingss,” he answered,
doggedly, :
“Oh, avs we x anganay postmaster
this yeur, and fen't Mr. Beasley run-
| ing the hardware store now? Is there
a, Woman doing that? I must be quite
behind the:times if there are so many
changes here.” :
“Everything's just the same as it al-
ways was. Even if you be kind o°
laughin’ at mo, Misa Belinda, you
Know mighty well that scrubbin’ floors
ain't men’s business.” :
“No, I know it's not considered man's
work, It’s a little too strenuous for
most of the mon In this nelghborhood.
It would bo q rather pitiful sight to
Bee mon, whose hands aren’t used to
holding much except a Jackknife or a
fishing pole on their knees all day,
pushing a scrubbing brush across the
floor, woutda’t 11?”
Cassius* only reply to this question
was a grunt as he rose to bring a pall
of water for the plants.
On his return he stood with a rath-
oF majostic polss over Miss Welinda's
Kneeling figure and said: “The polls
ain't decent for women. I've sald it
Volore, aid 1 say It again, women
folks ain't got no, business in such w
dirty place.”
“Where is the voting’ place in this
town?” asked Miss Belinda,
“Well, since the cld town ball burn.
ed down we've been votin’ in the Oak-
land district school.” on
“Oh, that's where your daughter
teaches. Dear'me, you must hate: to
havo Amanda !a such a dirty place so
much of the time.”
Casslus did not delgn to reply. He
fave Miss Bolinda a scornful look and
continued his work In his customary
leisurely style. -But at noon, having
announced that he could not come bade
after dinner, becauso he had promised
his Wife to try to catch a fish for sup-
per, he said: “Well, Miss Belinda, T
guess there aln’t no Way you can deny
that God made man before he made
woman and gave bim the frat place to
the hull of creation.”
‘Miss Belinda laughed. Then as she
watched Casslus slouch away she eald
to herself: “And our destiny 1s left
to the lords’ of creation!”
‘Pickens: Caekee ieee
An English official in Uganda claima
to have seen a herd ot dwart cle.
phants, the existence of which has
often been affirmed by natives. When
recently seen the company consisted
of from 30 to 40 individual elephants
meandering in solitary fasblon over a
Plain, The observer was most aston:
fehed at the weak defenses offered by
thelr bodies, None of them had tusle
of more than ten kilograms in welght.
A.dead member of the flock was after
ward found, the tusk of which wolghed
but efght kilograms,
‘Then There’s No Row: '
| “Gractous! That noise across the
street sounded Ike a pistol shot.”
“Don't be alarmed. ‘That was"Mr,
Gribber slamming the door of bis rege
dence as he left'for town.” 7
“Does he: always slam the ‘doe. #o'
barat Sooo ee
Not évery moraing. "There: arg
some ‘mornings whea he and. “May:
Qzibber don’ meet at Xe Dbreakifan ay
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please to meet their many friends in their new home, 6013 St. Lawrence avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hall are at home to their friends at 6033 Loomis street.
Mrs. Cora Eastman of Vicksburg, Mish, who has been in the city visiting Mrs. B. Everage, 1844 W. 61st street, left for her home Wednesday. The Bull Moose and Republican mass meeting given by the ideal Woman's club Tuesday evening was a success. The church was crowded. The first speaker, Mrs. I. B. Wells Barnett, made a fine talk on woman's suffrage and Mr. Thomas Pearson made a very eloquent talk on, the Bull Moose question, and Mr. Jerry Brumfield talked on Mr. Taft and made a strong plea for the Republican party. Refreshments were served during the meeting. Mr. John Harris was chosen by the club as master of ceremonies. The club will meet
the morns of October as in Oct. 4, Mrs. Canble, 734 W. street; Oct. 11, Mrs. T. H. Smith, Aberdeen street; Oct. 18, Mrs. A. 5237 Ald street; Oct. 25, Mrs. A. 7224 Wentworth avenue. A. Lyles wishes to thank Mr. Mitchel and Mr. A. Hall in beof the club for the beautiful solo rendered at the meeting Tuesday. Rev. Birt, former pastor of John A. M. E. church, was as of Galesburg, Ill., and Rev. son will have charge of St. John's. Mrs. Richardson of 5512 Lafayette et entertained the club at a fourure luncheon Friday afternoon.
$50,000 BALL ROOM
Eugene Mann's New Lincoln
to Excel in Appointment
and Then Any Similar Place.
Ingene F. Manns, Chicago's
mil energetic business promotes the opening of the Linden, 29th street and Wabash
Tuesday evening, Oct. 15. The which was specially erect
the largest floor space for
the south side. Mr. Manns
taling magnificent electrical
dons. He has also arranged
orate program for the opening
A large and select orchestra
program.
under a special program,
member," said Mr. Manns, "this
ot be a dance hall but a fifty
and dollar hall room with the
at electric display ever seen.
I don't believe me, come to the
ig, Oct. 15."
The Truth at Last.
there seems to have arisen
discussion as to where Moses
then the light went out, it might
to inform inquirers that he
or Endless Wrangle
or "Natural endowment
it way, I grant you, but it
ation to make a man he
the Professor-"Yen, but
with a buzzsaw will do it
loses His Eyes While Conut to Death Negro intrusted to His Care.
Kwilins, Wyo., Oct. 4.—Tuesday Frank Wigfall was lynched at the County Jail. The jailer was absent (unfortunately for the prisoner) The prisoner, who had been temporarily lodged in the jail for safekeeping, was accused of attacking "Granry Higgins," 79 years old, a woman who aided the inmates of the prison. The sheriff evidently had wireless connection with the jail, for the case reads like this:
The Blind Warden.
While the lynching was in progress, Searff Mills was dispersing a crowd of citizens that had assembled, presumably to lynch Wigfath. The sheriff had spirated Wigfath out of a back door of the jail and taken him to the penitentiary while the mob was forming. Wigfath, like his captors, believed he was safe in the prison.
When the convicts passed his cell on their way to breakfast he laughed and boasted about his deed. This incensed the prisoners.
Throw Him Off Balcony.
After breakfast in the prison yard several of the convicts started for the cellhouse. They overpowered the keeper and locked him in a cell. One convict produced a rope which he had secreted under his coat. A noose was placed around Wigfath's neck and the man was dropped off the balcony, falling thirty feet. The fall broke his neck.
So quickly did the prisoners work at none but the cellhouse keeper, so was overpowered, knew what was happening. Within five minutes the yuchers returned to their work.
Warden Investigates (7)—Coroner Balked.
Warden Alston started an investigation soon afterward, but did not disguise the leader of the lynching par- the first man—that squeals is the it man hung." was the warning all sonars had received.
"His warning balked a coroner's v that began an inquest this afternoon. After questioning guards and avvicts the jury gave up the task of ing to learn who was responsible the lynching.
RCEL POST WILL
HELP RURAL DISTRICTS
(Continued from page 1.)
igh a pound or less. On every one them the shipper will save 20 cents. Multiply this one package by milions and you get some idea of what the new plan will save the small buyer.
The Rural Merchant.
It is admitted that the small town merchant must suffer. He must undergo a loss of business for the good of his neighbors.
There are many people who I believe that the parcels post will eventually drive the railroad station and county seat merchant back into the ranks of food producers.
A few years ago the rural free delivery wagons killed thousands of cross roads postoffices, most of them run in concession with little general stores. They have never revived. Those that are left will get another jarring blow when the mailed parcels start the rounds of the mail routes next January.
Doubtless grass will grow in front of their dingy porches and hats will nest in their attics before the parcels post has been in action long. The catalogue houses will send out tons of mail at the close of the present year. They alone may be relied upon to educate the farmer and the small town citizen in the possibilities of the parcels post.
The most determined opposition in the rural districts came from the thousands of small merchants who believe they see ruin staring them in the face, now that the parcels post idea has been established. The advocates of the system claim that the danger to the existence of the rural merchant has been exaggerated and that his business will not greatly decrease.
The Carrier Will Have a Heavier Load
"We will begin to get value received for the money we have been paying for the leasing of mail cars," says a well known manager. "Hundreds of these mail cars have been hauled back and forth day after day with but a few dozen sacks of mail in them. We have been paying for services that we will now get.
"The same thing is true of the carrier on the rural route. He now hauls a little bag of mail, weighing possibly 200 pounds on the heaviest days. He will haul a heavier load in the future. His pay has been increased, so he will have no real complaint.
"The parcels post will use a vast amount of waste energy. We will be giving the postal machine a load that may tax its resources at first, but in the end the people will get the value of the money they have been paying into the postal coffers."
MILLINARY OPENING AND SALE
My opening display of Autumn Millinery will be Oct. 2 and will continue through the week.
There will be no pains spared to make it an attractive one, in styles as well as prices.
Some fine numbers in street and tailored hats will be shown at $1.50 to $5 each.
The Matthews' Hat Shop is a leader in fine creations and one can see on display exact copies of French models.
Never is the artistic trend of style lost in the simplicity of the Matthews hat.
You are very urgently invited to call and inspect the goods.
Yours for trade.
MISS M. MATTHEWS.
6 East 32d street.
FATHER GOES CRAZY OVER DAUGHTER'S DEATH Mr. John Clay, Aged Resident, Has to Be Put In Restraint After Hearing of Death of His Child.
REV. JORDAN CHAVIS DIES SUDDENLY WEDNESDAY MORNING A Victim of Apoplexy—Funeral Sunday, from Union Chapel, National
SHERIFF WITH SOUTH-ERN IDEAS TRIES TO LYNCH IN WISCONSIN. Becomes Weak-Hearted When Victim
Kalamazoo, Mich., Oct. 4.—Mr. John Clay, 85 years old, a resident of this city for many years, lost his mind recently when apprised of the death of his daughter, Mrs. Ella Clay Simons. Mrs. Simons died early in September and the worry over loss, together with his advanced years, caused his mental breakdown. He is confined under medical supervision, and will be placed in an institution for the feeble-minded should his case warrant it. Mrs. Clay formerly resided in Chicago at 32d and Armour avenue. She worked as office attendant for Dr. Talbert for 18 years. Her husband, Mr. Arthur Simons, was at her bedside when she died.
CITY WANTS PIANO PLAYERS.
The city wants park plantists. The examinations have gone on for a week. Many places still remain to be filled. Get in line. Go to the civil service bureau in the city hall and enter the competition. If you can read music at sight, play ragtime music and do a few steps in fancy dancing you can do as well as the few who passed. You know there is no color line in civil service.
GREAT NEED FOR
MORE KINDERGARTENS.
(Continued from Page 1.)
ents' associations that a kindergarten be established in this or that one of the ninety-two schools in which there is not a kindergarten. Every School Should Have Kindergarten. The numerous requests and the above-mentioned recognition indicate that the time has come when a kindergarten should be established in every school. The training of the eye; the use of the hand in constructive work; the practice of a light, easy, elastic step in walking and running; the living two or three hours a day in a community of little folks controlled by love that teaches obedience and kindness; the cultivation of the sense of social responsibility, are conditions all of which can rarely be made effective in the home.
The Benefits of the Kindergarten.
One who thinks that children instinctively use senses and muscles to the best advantage; acquire knowledge of all qualities of character through association with brothers and sisters only; naturally develop love and sympathy, gentleness and strength, in playing daily in an ordinary common place environment, needs spend only a few days observing a first grade room, filled with children directly from home, and one filled with children from a kindergarten to be enlightened as to the influence of the ordinary home and of the kindergarten."
Parents Attention!
To parents who have not heretofore understood the rich advantages of the kindergarten, this is a very important and timely statement. It is impossible to realize the full import of this work without having some knowledge of the benefits derived from it by children who have attended these schools.
AFFAIRS IN MILWAUKEE
Our Special Correspondent's Interesting Week End Letter from This Popular Wisconsin City.
Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 4.—Mrs. E. Jackson was a delegate to the Chicago Conference Branch Mite Missionary Society that convened Sept. 17, 1912, at Allen Chapel, A. M. E. church, Galesburg, Ill. Mrs. Belle Graves presided. The sessions were very good. Reports showed an increase over last year. Bishop Heard gave an interesting talk on missionary work in West Africa. The convention closed with marked success. The St. Mark's A. M. E. Sunday school has changed the hour from 3 p. m. to 12:30. All are invited to attend. Mrs. E. Jackson, superintendent. Rev. Jones of St. Paul, Minn., delivered an eloquent sermon Sunday evening, Sept. 29, at St. Mark's A. M. E. church. The attendance was large.
Mrs. Horton is still very ill at the Milwaukee hospital. Mrs. Ben Harris of Chicago was here last week on a visit to friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hightower are visiting in Chicago this week. Mr. Geo. Weaver and his trio were entertaining last week in Wautoma, Wis.
The Weaver Bros. are still a big hit and success at the Fountain Cafe.
The Chicago Union Giants played a game here Sunday, Sept. 29.
The Chicago Defender may be obtained from Scott Bros., 328 State street, Milwaukee, Wis.
Mr. "Eddie" Davis has returned from Calgori, Mont.
Feathered Citizens of London
Feathered Citizens of London.
Besides the sparrows and the pigeons which inhabit the atmosphere of London, there is a great nest of crowns in Grays inn, the last survivor of numerous rookeries which used to exist in the old buildings of the city. A single pair of carrion crowds also have their nest near St. Panorax church, around which they are often seen flying and teaching their young ones how to stretch their wings.
Earliest Record of Coal in America.
The earliest record of coal in America is by Father Hennepin, in his "New Discovery of a Vast Country in America," published in London, 1698. "a cole-mine," had been discovered on the Illinois river near the present city of Ottawa. The first coal working was in the Richmond (Va.) coal fields about 1750.
New York's Demand for Coal.
One year's supply of coal for New York city loaded into fifty-ton cars would make a train traction from Salt Lake City to the Atlantic ocean, a distance of 2.452 miles.
REV. JORDAN CHAVIS DIES SUDDENLY
WEDNESDAY MORNING
A Victim of Apoplexy—Funeral Sunday from Quinn Chapel—National Grand Master of U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s, Chaplain of 8th Regiment, and Pastor of Hermon Baptist Church.
Rev. Jordan Chavis, pastor of Hermon Baptist Church, Chaplain of the 8th Infantry, Illinois National Guard, and National and State Grand. Master of the U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s, died at his residence, 2560 Vernon avenue, Wednesday morning of apoplexy. He was up and about his home during the early morning, but shortly after breakfast he was stricken and died soon after.
The Funeral.
Funeral services will be held at Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. Church, Sunday at 1:30 p. m. Pastors of the various churches will make five minute addresses. Rev. J. F. Thomas, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, will probably make the principal address. Rev. Chavis was 56 years old and was considered one of the most progressive members of his denomination. The various fraternal orders of which he was a member and the 8th Regiment will turn out in large numbers to pay the last tribute of respect to one of Chicago's most popular divines.
IN VAUDEVILLE.
Chicago Girl Makes Hit at St. Louis,
Mo.
The St. Louis Post Despatch of Monday says of the Chanticleer Four: "The Chanticleer Four was the hit of the bill. Lulu Coates of Chicago was assisted by Florence Smiley and Keene and Johnson, three exceptionally clever dancing entertainers. Miss Coates has gotten a great act together and one that is bound to make an equal name with that of the famous Watermelon Trust. Miss Coates has everything in her favor—good looks, personality and a great ability for dancing.
REPUBLICAN PARTY AND PROSPERITY
(Continued from page 1.)
carrying. Those who are service men, such as waiters, which avocation has developed into quite an art, barbers, cooks, porters, butlers, coachmen, footmen and chauffeurs, are all dependent upon prosperity. The railroad porter, who relies largely upon tips for his wages, feels keenly the falling off of travel and the lack of liberality when his patrons have not the money to spend.
Democrats a Party of Penury.
The Democratic party is constitutionally and by predisposition a party of penury. It has the characteristic and unhappy faculty of being poor itself and of rendering everybody else poor around it. Can it be so easily forgotten that Mr. Bryan throw off the belt and stopped the entire proceedings of the late Democratic convention at Baltimore in an effort to throw Ryan and Belmont out of the convention simply because they had made and saved some money.
Professor Wilson, whom Theodore Roosevelt is trying to elect president of the United States, is the advance agent of business depression. He howls down the successful business man of the country, while he has, for all of his school-teaching career, been a parasitic beneficiary of the philanthropic fruits of their business acumen. He has imbibed all of the free-trade theories of his friend and neighbor, the late departed Grover Cleveland, the president of panics, without the latter's hard-headed and rugged conception of statecraft.
Bryan Has Bats in His Garret.
He has a pedagogic idea of constructive government, and has taken a post-graduate course at the feet of William Jennings Bryan, whom the country has thrice voted as having too many revolutionary bats in his garret to be president of this great country. He is "book-larent," but otherwise inexperienced in economic policies and possesses that personal, pedagogic pedanty which renders him self-sufficient to a degree only equalled by that incomparable concentration of conceit, Theodore Roosevelt.
What with violent tinkering for revenue only, violent assaults upon the policies under which this country has become the industrial and commercial monarch of the world, with a school-room pigmy lost in the seat of an intellectual giant, it isn't hard to see that prosperity will hide her face and seek the seclusion of the groundhog from sheer lack of confidence.
Negroes Will Vote for Taft.
Theodore Roosevelt is playing "Sancho Panza" to Woodrow Wilson's "Don Quixote," in this triangular contest, and Woodrow Wilson, with his scholastic temperament and stulted understanding, is just as capable of administering the affairs of the office to which he aspires as a blacksmith is capable with his tongs and anvil to repair the mechanism of a miniature Swiss watch.
Since the Negro is as much, is not more than any other citizen, dependent upon the prosperity of the country, not only for his luxuries, but for his necessities, it is his duty to place his shoulder to the wheel and assist in the retention of prosperity by the election of the Republican candidate for president, and if he does not do this, we are sure to come face to face with the wolf of want and the pain of retrogression.
To Thine Own Self Be True
Although all the world ranged themselves in one line to tell "This is wrong," be you your own faithful vassal and the ambassador of God—throw down the glove and answer "This is right."—Robert Louis Stevenson.
AP Overflowing Cup
If your cup is small fill to the brim.
Let it be multum in parvo. Make
the most of your opportunities of honest
work and pure pleasure.—Henry
Van Dyke.
SHERIFF WITH SOUTH-ERN IDEAS TRIES TO LYNCH IN WISCONSIN.
Becomes Weak-Hearted When Victim Falts and Says That He Was Only Fooling.
Kenosha, Wis., Oct. 4—Monday Sheriff Andrew F. Stahl of Kenosha county arrested Mr. Wiley Davis, suspected of the theft of a gun. The man proclaimed his innocence and, in order to get a confession from him, Mr. Sheriff frightened him into making one by an attempt to lynch him. But he went too far. The southern blood flowing through his veins found an outlet in his helpless prisoner. He organized a mob of men, the prisoner was taken from jail, a hater was placed around his neck and, in fear of death, he confessed. He immediately collapsed and his life has since been despaired of, while the sheriff is vainly trying to make the world believe that it was only a "Mock Lynching," but he was never more mistaken. Decent American citizens (north) can not and will not tolerate this harbous practice of the south. Sheriff Stahl has not heard the last of his nasty attempt to rush into Eternity a soul only guilty of petty larceny. Here is the Chicago Tribune's editorial opinion of him under date of Oct. 2:
"The 'third degree,' as a method of obtaining confessions from suspected criminals, has always met with revulsion in certain quarters. Even the police defend it only on the ground that 'the end justifies the means.' They consider the third degree necessary in some cases. But they never glory in it. They never sicken the public with details of the sweatbox. "A sheaf in a neighboring town, to obtain a confession of theft from a Negro, staged a lynching. He got together a crowd of farmers, put a rope about the suspect's neck, and then led him to a tree. The Negro believed that he was looking death in the face, and confessed.
"The sheriff's remark at the close of the mock lynching was that 'that was some third degree.' Yes, it was. And it will do a great deal to arouse opposition against the use of such methods by the police in the future." Will the Church of God permit such to continue in America?
Church and Other Affairs of Note— Personal.
Toledo, Ohio, Oct. 4.—Wm. E. Clemens was elected a trustee of Wilberforce college at the closing session of the North Ohio conference of the A. M. E. church in Warren A. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. G. W. Nicolas, formerly a Presbyterian minister, was received into the church and conference. In the evening memorial services for two bishops and five ministers who have died the past year were held and Bishop Schaffer, who presided, announced the appointments as follows: Western district—Presiding elder, Rev J. A. Collinson, North street, Springfield, O.; J. S. Jackson, Earkers street, Dayton, O.; Jessie H. Smith, Plqua, O.; Prince Alston, Lima; H. T. Fox, Urbana; J. E. Hughes, Hamilton; W. A. Hunter, Lockland; W. E. Watson, Middletown; W. T. Maxwell, Oxford College; Colner E. Fort, London; O. H. Alston, Bellefontaine; J. D. Singleton, Findlay; C. H. Watson, Kenton; F. D. Taylor, Lebanon; R. B. P. Wright, Troy; John Coleman, Second church, Springfield; Thomas A. Green, Second church, Dayton; A. H. Chulinger, Yellow Shipment; A. H. Chulinger, Eaton Mission; E. S. H. Onley, Harvysburg Mission; S. S. Ackles, Elders Mission. Van Wert circuit, Van Wert and Spalding, Jackson Okery. Eastern district—Presiding elder, Rev Geo. W. Maxwell, St. John's Cleveland; Charles Bundy, St. James; Cleveland; W. B. Butler, Steubenville; T. G. Snelson, Bellaire; C. M. Hogans, Youngstown, with oversight of Warren, James M. Gilmore, East Liverpool; J. M. Tate, Wellsville; H. C. Hotton, Newark; R. P. Myers, Mechanicsburg; S. White, Canton; Jesse Bass, Toledo; R. B. Lee, Delaware; J. H. Mason, Smithfield; Vm. H. Coleman, Mt. Vernon; R. B. Lowe (circums), Cadiz and Stillwater; O. W. Childers, Salem and Alliance; W. M. Culpher, Mission Station—McLenny; D. D. Lewis, Lorain, G. L. Hick, Tremont; Ellijah Artis, Ravenna; W. O. Pamberton, Akron; J. D. St. Clair. After a pleasant two weeks' visit with Mrs. F. O. Vaughn, Mrs. Henry Haroverson has returned to her home in Chicago.
Miss Ella Johnson of Wabash, Ind. spent conference week with Miss Mary Watson.
Miss Blanch Glarcool, Findlay, attended the closing sessions of the north Ohio conference here Sunday.
Mr. James Parthum left Saturday for St. Louis, Mo.
Mr. Wm. Warner, better known as "Billy," passed away Saturday, Sept. 28. The funeral was held Tuesday from Leese's chapel.
The funeral of Mr. William Palmer was held at the Third Baptist church Tuesday afternoon.
The one-act drama entitled "The Slabtown Convention" will be given by the G. W. Club on the evening of Oct. 16 at the Third Baptist church.
The Toledo Research Club opened its annual session Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the home of Miss. Ambers, 552 Norwood avenue.
The Willing Workers of the Third Baptist church will hold their annual women's day exercises Sunday. They will have charge of the afternoon and evening services. The G. W. club held their meeting with Mrs. Ella Smith Wednesday afternoon.
Hope Yet
"Everything goes against me," he declared sadly. "I've played the game out." "Tut, tut, old man!" replied his cheerful friend. "Brace up. Borrow some money and be somebody."
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Premiums received during the
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Interest, rents and dividends ..... $ 43,436.80
From all other sources ..... $ 638.34
Profit on sale or maturity of
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Total income ..... $ 723,432.44
DURING PURCHASES
Losses paid during the time ..... $ 398,648.80
Expenses of adjustment and
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Gains and losses from other
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Salaries, fees and all other
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Income ..... $ 4,200.00
Advertising, printing and stationery, postage etc ..... $ 7,370.03
Labor, furniture, fixtures and maps ..... $ 2,611.15
Underwriters boards, fire department and salvage corps, fees ..... $ 16,088.05
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State, insurance departments,
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Other licenses, fees and taxes ..... $ 1,819.31
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Agents' balances 110,661.14
Bills receivable 37,038.21
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Mrs. Lawrence came back from the woman's club with a firm determination that her husband should reform. This feeling had been aroused by a very remarkable paper by Sarah Jane Hutchinson of Boston, who mapped out an elaborate system whereby husbands could be reduced to their proper subservient and helpful state in the household.
Mrs. Lawrence's husband's reform was to begin on Wednesday. Mrs. Lawrence wisely refrained from mentioning the fact to him. Sarah Jane Hutchinson had said that the more subtly one acted in the matter the better would be the results. Mrs. Lawrence was thankful that the prescription didn't call for an opening conversation with the patient. Her husband had an awful temper and he might not understand at first just how good the treatment was going to be for him.
The plan was going to be a very easy one to work. According to Sarah Jane Hutchinson, if the articles of wearing apparel which the husband flings about in the morning are left undisturbed until his return in the evening his chagrin and the effect upon his clothes will be so great that he will be a model of neatness from that time on.
Wednesday morning Lawrence strewed around the flat the usual number of dollars, neckties and shirts. He got out his mackintosh and umbrella and then, having decided that the day would be clear, took down his new fall topcoat. On discovering that the temperature was too high for this garment he dumped it into the Morris chair and made a hurried exit from the house, tossing a couple of soiled handkerchiefs on the divan as he went out of the door.
For the first time Mrs. Lawrence surveyed this scene with satisfaction. Nothing could be a better object lesson for her husband than the flat in its present condition. She decided to do the breakfast dishes and the leaving for her sister's house. She preferred that her husband should face the confusion alone on his return.
In the course of an hour she set about dressing for her visit. She had to put away some of the neckties in order to find her toilet articles. She was obliged to put the collars in the drawer so that she could make the bed. The clean shirts which had been rejected in favor of the one which Lawrence wore that morning could never be left on the window seat, for a shower might come up and soak them. The laundry was paid for out of the house pocketbook, and it wouldn't be good policy to be so extravagant in this reforming business.
Before. she realized it, the bedroom was quite neat and free from the original appearance of disorder. She upbraided herself and then reflected that the parlor and dining room would be bad enough to teach the desired lesson. She had to take the hat and raincoat off the sewing machine in order to sew up a rip in her skirt and really the easiest thing to do was to hang them up to get them out of the way.
When she left the house there were just three of her husband's belongings, still misplaced—the two handkerchiefs and the new topcoat. This last was able an awful example to him, for it was in a nice little heap in the seat of the chair and would wrinkle beautifully.
Mrs. Lawrence made a long day's visit and returned home at 6:30 in the evening. Lawrence was due, home at 5 and his wife thought how touching the scene would be when James should take her in his arms and say, "Dearest, I see the error of my ways. Never again will I be so careless." She didn't know whether to say, "Darling, I forgive you," as her heart would prompt her to do, or to remark coldly, "I hope you will remember this lesson," as Sarah Jane Hutchinson had suggested.
She walked into their apartment and looked about anxiously. There wasn't a soul in sight. The coat was still in its reformatory heap. The mall was untouched. Evidently James had not returned! After all, it would be rather fun to see just how he took it.
At 7 o'clock she heard the familiar sound of the latch key in the door. Then in walked James with two members of the firm whom he had brought home to dinner.
Mrs. Lawrence was excited. She hurriedly made the Morris chair ready for the corpulent senior member and fung the new fall overcoat on the bed. James followed her out to the kitchen and demanded a hurry-up dinner. He had to go that evening with the two men to put through an important business deal.
He rushed out after dinner with the men, and Mrs. Lawrence had the evening to herself. The coat worried her. Really, men have so much to do that it is hard for them to think of little things. She hung up the wrinkled garment penitently. The next morning she smuggled it down to the tailor's to be pressed, using the money that she had saved out for the matinee.
Lawrence never knew how narrowly he escaped being reformed—Chicago Dally News.
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