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VOLUME VIII. NUMBER 8. Champio Champion Jack Johnson BABY McLEAN AND HIS CHUM BABY McLEAN AND HIS CHUM, BABY WINBUSH. PHOTO JENHIN 3 A Fearless, HONEST CHAMPION of the People WORLD'S RICHEST BOY AND HIS COMPANION First Authentic Photograph of the Hundred Million Dollar Baby. His Mother, His Chum, and His Dog as They Appeared on the Beach Last Week in Florida—Dressed Alike—Not to Be a Servant—To Be Educated Together in the Foremost Colleges in the World—Father Does Not Want His Son to Be a Snob—lies for Playmate—Parents opt Him. OUR THE WORLD TOGETHER Young, Multi-Millionaire Never Satisfied When Separated from His Little Washington Companion—Friendship Is Not New—Ever Since They Were Able to Toddle They Have Been Playmates—Parents Are Ardent Advocates of Equal Rights—Baby McLean and Baby Winbush are the Wonders of the World. "John Winbush, Jr., the five-year-old lad of Washington, D. C., who has been adopted by us as a companion to our son Vinson, is to be considered in nowise as a servant. When in our home in Washington Vinson's only playmate was little Johnnie Winbush. Recently, upon the doctor's orders, we had to take him to Tampa, Fla., but he missed his little playmate so much that he cried incessantly, and we were compelled to send for him. "To make the affair legal we adopted him, the terms of contract running out through a term of ten years. At the expiration of this contract he becomes, if he so desires, the commission or Vinson, under such terms as they shall see fit to make at that time. During the ten years, John and Vinson are to be constant companions. They will be dressed, educated and amused alike; in fact, so great is Vinson's love for his little companion that throughout his boyhood years they will be inseparable." This statement was given to your correspondent voluntarily by Mrs. McLean when shown dispatched from the Eastern papers saying that John Winbush, Jr., was to be Vinson's bodyguard and servant. The family is seen upon the prominent thoroughfares every day. As seen in the photo accompanying this article, Mrs. McLean had been wheeled to the beach in one of the popular rolling chairs by a sturdy man of color, and together with her $100,000,000 for his companion, John Winbush, Jr., and his dog "Sport" they posed for the picture in The Chicago Defender. THE EDUCATED. Some of us who haven't a grammar school education have college dispositions.—Waldo Baston. The Chicago Defender. DELAY MEANS DEATH IN DIPTHERIA Antitoxin a Sure Cure if Used Prompt Iy—Another Talk About the Value of Fresh Air. Press Service, Department of Health. Antitoxin is a cure for diphtheria if only it is used soon enough. Delay means death. Don't delay. Plenty of fresh air in the home is like having money in the bank; both give you that good feeling. Our lungs are intended for air, not for dust. It is important, too that the air we breathe should be pure. There is little need of wasting sympathy on the person who gets smallpox for the reason that there is an absolute preventive for this terrible and leathsome disease. No one that has been properly vaccinated can have smallpox; why then, have it? In these days vaccination as performed by careful medical men is not as dangerous as trimming a corn. Have you organized a Clean Chicago Club in your locality yet? Get busy, boys. The Department of Health has the buttons, membership application blanks, report blanks, stamped and addressed envelopes, plan of organization cards and girl ready for delivery. Any boy or girl ready to organize a Clean Chicago Club. Obtain the buttons and other supplies by applying to the Secretary of the Department of Health. Room 710, City Hall Dr. W. S. Rankin, secretary of the North Carolina State Board of Health does not believe in quarantine for those who get smallpox. His idea is that only those who refuse to be vaccinated can possibly get the disease and that if they prefer smallpox to vaccination, then give them their choice. Whatever we may think of Dr. Rankin's position it must be admitted that he is right in his contention that a person with smallpox is a menace only to those who have not been vaccinated. MRS. NINA HALL IS A PROGRESSIVE Fort Wagner Social Club, G. A. R., gave a beneficial social in honor of Sister Nina Hall for her good work of the year 1912 at 2721 South State street last Wednesday evening. Sister Nina Hall, chairman of the cemetery burial committee, Mrs. Anna Hughes, secretary, raised $370.76 on account. Raised $494.76 in three months, which paid the debt in Mt. Glenwood cemetery. John Brown Post turned out in full and showed their appreciation of her success. Miss Hall's next effort is for a monument for the race soldiers of Illinois. May she have success. Undertaker Parks III. Mr. J. L. Parks, the well-known undertaker, was discovered ill in his office, 3155 State street, on Thursday afternoon by a Chicago Defender reporter. Mr. Parks was almost unconscious when found. He was removed to The Chicago Defender office and medical aid was procured for him. He remained there over Friday, when he was removed to his home, where it is reported that he is improving. SOME PACE. When a man knows he's going wrong he can go faster than ever. —Waldo Baston. CHICAGO, ELL., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1913. COLOR LINE IN UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE E. R. Hall Returns, After Unpleasant Experience in Washington—Wins High Place in Examination—Fails to Get Place as Stenographer for Which He Was Chosen—No Trouble in Preliminary Examinations—But He Cannot Conquer the Monster Race Prejudice When He Goes to the Capital to Qualify, for the Official to Whom He was Assigned Was a Southerner. According to Precedent, Members of the Race Can Only Fill Mental Positions—This Competent Man Was Put to Work Up in a Loft Filling Documents—He Is Patient and Tries Every Means to Get His Rights, but His Complexion Was a Barrier—Situation Becomes Hopeless—Seeks Aid of Senator Cummins, Who Promises to Investigate the Matter. Special to The Chicago Defender. Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 21.—When the United States Civil Service Commission holds an examination of candidates for positions in the government, it makes no distinction as to race or color. Anyone, white or black, yellow or brown, who meets other specified requirements, may take such examinations, and if successful, have his name placed on the eligible list. But a little later, when the candidate's turn for appointment comes, the line is drawn sometimes. This is shown by the somewhat remembrable experience of Mr. Elbert R. Hall, a educated and highly respectable young city, who recently went to Washington expecting to take a position as a stenographer in the patent office. He has returned to his home here after a disheartening struggle of weeks against the barriers which he found were set up against his race in the class of service to which he aspired. Wins High Place in Examination. Mr. Hall took the prescribed examination for stenographers here last October and was awarded second place in a large class. At that time no official notice of his color was taken and his name went on the eligible list unaccompanied by the usual parenthetical word to indicate his classification. Presumably, therefore, when the officials of the patent office sent a hurry call for Mr. Hall to come to Washington and take a job as stenographer they accepted it as a matter of course that he was a white man. This was evident to Mr. Hall from the near-explosion which followed when he presented himself to the chief clerk of the patent office. The chief clerk is a southerner. He needed a stenographer; he had been without one for several days and work was piling up, but as soon as he had recovered sufficiently he began diplomatic negotiations with Hall with a view of making other arrangement. Put to Work in a Loft. PUT TO WORK IN A LOT. There were other kinds of work to be done in the department, and the next day Mr. Hall was busy on a platform near the roof of the office filing documents. He was quite alone. The pay was much less than that for the job for which he had been certified by the civil service commission and there was absolutely no chance for anything better. He made inquiry and found that others of his race had similar difficulties in trying to break into a grade of civil service employment in which some degree of intelligence is required. The situation seemed so hopeless that he abandoned the struggle and returned to Des Moines. Before leaving, however, he related his experience to Senator Cummins, who promised to make an investigation. Mr. Hall is a graduate of the East high school and is regarded as a capable man in clerical work. ELDER J. M. WEBB RETURNS TO CITY. Elder J. M. Webb, the evangelist of Seattle, Wash., has arrived in the city again. The elder's chief picture of Jesus styled a black man with woolly hair is about finished. The picture will be on exhibit at Webb's Studio, 3519 State St. The picture will also be for sale at a reasonable price. The elder's little book that shows that Jesus is a black man, with reference keys to the Bible, will be given with the true facts about to give the priests elder's address is 3545 P Ave. Phone Douglas 1569. RACE BETTERMENT LEAGUE MAKES REPORT National League on Urban Conditions Among Members of the Race, Cares For Delinq, at Girls and Boys— Their Work, Detail. The National League on Urban Conditions among the race, under the directorship of Prof. George Haynes of Fisk University, has just sent out for distribution copies of their latest bulletin. The league is located at 281 Fourth Avenue, New York City, and is maintained as a large social betterment society for members of the race in that city. Those conditions peculiar to the Northern "Color line" are battled with, often successfully, through this organization. Under Eugene Kinkele Jones, who modestly has a master's degree from Cornell University, and the author of The Negroes in Cities" the workers daily struggle with the problems of employment, housing, schooling, health, etc., that confront them in New York. According to the bulletin one hundred and forty boys were accommodated by the fresh air department during the summer season. The train workers have met hundreds of those drifting into the great city, especially women. Dance halls and vicious nickelodeons have been kept in check by the workers' activity, and delinquent girls have been cared for by the League for Women, an affiliated organization. Fifty-five delinquent boys were paroled and cared for, four betterment clubs have been organized among the working women, and a reading room was established in old Greenwich village. There have been so many cases among women that it is impossible for their secretary to attend to all of them, yet altogether she has been able to handle five hundred and eighty-two cases. Space will not permit me to give a larger account of the work in Gotham. The work has been extended to other cities and communities. At Gayhead, Mass., Prof. James Henry Hubert, who was associated with the writer at State University, is doing great things for the members of the race and the Indians. He is a graduate of Columbia University and received his first training in sociology under Dr. DuBois when that noted scholar was a member of the faculty of Atlanta University. At Philadelphia the association has established recently a branch. In Nashville where Dr. Hayne himself resides, playgrounds have been established by the local league. In St. Louis the local committee has just chosen the site for a new State school for delinquent girls, and reports that it has practically cleared up several cases of racial discrimination. HENY O. TANNER VISITS CITY. Mr. Henry O. Tanner, the world's greatest artist, son of Bishop B. T. Tanner, is in the city superintending the grouping of some of his latest works in the Art Institute. Mr. Tanner has the honor of being a member of the most exclusive associations of artists in Paris and is renowned throughout the United States as one of the masters of the present generation. His masterpiece, "The Christ Child," is now on exhibition at Thurbow's Studio in the Fine Arts building and all lovers of art should see it. Mr. Tanner will be royally entertained during his short stay here. LINCOLN HOUSEKEEPER DIES IN JERSEY CITY Mrs. Julia Hill Passes Away at Age of 101—Was Born in Slavery. Jersey City, N. J., Feb. 21.—(Special.)—Mrs. Julia A. Hill, who claimed to have heen Abraham Lincoln's housekeeper when Lincoln was practiced in Springfield, Ill. before his election in 1816, died here last Sunday. She was 101 years, 11 months and 1 day old, according to her relatives. She .as born in slavery. The Stork Limited arrived early Sunday morning at Station E, 1714 Fulton street, and delivered a fine boy to Mr. and Mrs. E. Elders. The mother and baby are doing nicely—and the father has almost gone into bankruptcy buying cigars and wine for his many friends that they may assist him in celebrating the event of the newcomer. The home of Mrs. Matilda Carter, better known to her friends as "bee," 426 W. 56th street, had an addition this week. Monday, the "Limited" stopped "here and left. a fine baby girl."—Reprinted from last issue on account of mistake in name. Fitness of Things Probably the most harm is in in telling a girl, she is svelt is that it makes he want to go and buy some clothes like that—Galveston News. Jack Johnson in Bed-Champion Victim of Pneumonia-Nurse and Doctor in Constant Attendance Succumbs to Disease After an Afternoon of Pleasure—Had Friends Automobiling—Returns Home and Is Taken Suddenly Ill—Wife and Relatives at His Bedside. TYPHOID-PNEUMONIA CAUSE OF ILLNESS. Sporting World Greatly Alarmed—Although in Considerable Trouble Legally, the Champion Is Still the Idol in Sporting Circles—Tuesday's Trial Will Be Postponed—Attorneys Active in an Effort to Dismiss Charge of Smuggling—Wife Makes Competent Nurse—Many Letters and Telegrams. Photo by T. Langston, staff photographer. Legal action against Champion Johnson scheduled in the courts until Tuesday next will be delayed. Champion Johnson is ill at his residence, 3344 Wabash avenue, the victim of a severe attack of pneumonia. The champion has been confined to his house since Sunday night, when he was unaccounted in an automobile afternoon spent in automobility through the South Side parks. It was Photo by T. Langston, staff photographer Mighty Fistle Warrior in the Grip hardly dark when he and his party returned to the Wabash avenue home, when the champion complained of being ill. His condition rapidly grew worse and a physician was hastily summoned. Dr. Carter pronounced his illness typhoid-pneumonia and ordered the champion to bed. Since that time it has been a constant battle between the physician's skill and the dreaded disease so prevalent at this season of the year. Miss Flynn, the trained nurse in charge, reports the champion resting easy as we go to press. The sudden illness of the champion has upset the sporting world, for, despite the many legal tangles in which he is enmeshed, Jack Johnson is still the favorite amongst the lovers of the manly art of self-defense. "His ro bust condition is his best asset," said Dr. Carter, the attending physician, "and he has every chance for his speedy recovery." His wife, Luluille (Cameron) Johnson; his mother, Mrs. Tiny Johnson, and his brothers and sisters are in constant attendance. His secretary is kept busy answering telephone calls and telegrams of inquiry, as the chame of the Ofttime Fatal Malady and H plon's own secretary suffered a relapse last week and is again under the care of his physicians. The Chicago Detender voices the sentiment of the entire world when it wishes the champion heavyweight pugilist a speedy recovery. Character Not Admired by Women. Nothing displeases women more than an austere and self-contained character. They see that they have no hold upon it; its dignity awses them, its pride rebels, its preoccupations keep them aloof.—Hippolyte A. Taine. No man is so thoroughly on his uppers that he can't land on his feet again. THE WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER umonia Champion Victim and Doctor lance MRS. CARRIE SHREVES DIES AFTER TWO HOURS: ILLNESS Sudden Passing of One of Chicago's Most Popular Young Women Shocks Community Mrs. Carrie Cadell Shreves, 46 years old, died at her residence, 5424 Dearborn street, Sunday morning at 2 a.m. after an illness of only two hours. Death was due to paralysis. Her three daughters, Lottie, Laura and Eunice were at her bedside when she died. Mrs. Shreves was one of the best known and popular young women in this city, having lived here practically all her life and her death has shocked the entire community. Mrs. Shreves engaged in catering work and was returning home Saturday night about 12 o'clock when she was taken suddenly ill. She had alighted from the car and was within a block of her home when she met her daughter Lottie going to s Friends Are Apprehensive. the car with a friend. Noticing her mother's pallid face, she inquired as to what was the matter and the reply was "I never was so sick before." She was hurried home and a quick hunt was made for a physician. Dr. G. D. Trice responded, but his skill was of no avail and two hours later, still unconscious, she died. Funeral services were held at St. Thomas Episcopal church Wednesday morning. Rev. J. B. Massiah, the rector, officiated. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery. She was born in Rockford'ills. And is survived by three deters, only sister, Mrs. Lottie Wyr of the comedian, Bert. Williams was in New prised of her sister arrived in Chicago FAR EASTERN QUESTION. By Elder W. D. Forde. In last week's article we briefly traced the division of the Roman empire into its Eastern and Western parts, and the fall of the Western division occasioned by the incursions of the barbarians. The calamitous extinction of the Western empire left that territory in the hands of rude pagans, whose greatest embition was to shed blood and acquire new lands. Bu fortunately, nay, may we not rather say providentially, while these vicious invaders became the masters of the Romans politically, they on the other hand were conquered by the Romans religiously. Although at this time the church had become blighted by a corroding corruption which was eating into the vitals of her religious organism, yet, thanks to an overruling Providence, the influence of the gospel did its work in softening the hearts of these vicious heathens, bringing them in touch with the one true God. Through this means Christianity and civilization were preserved to the coming generation of men. Let us now leave the Western empire and turn our attention to the other half of that once mighty domain of the Roman monarchy, designated as the Eastern Empire. Amidst the convulsions of the political upheaval which continuously threatened the overthrow of this empire of the East, it barely stumbled on through the centuries, losing territory here and there, until ultimately it met the same fate as did the Western. As the corruptions of a back-sided church, and the turbid pollutions of the civilization of Western Rome had cursed the land and brought upon it as a scourge the barbarian invasion, so a repetition, or rather a continuation of those vices, religious and political, brought upon the Eastern empire a greater curse which was destined to vex and annoy the whole civilization of Europe, and to even create intestinal troubles of so seriouse a nature as to threaten the equilibrium of the political organization of Europe. During the latter half of the sixth century when the empire was totering and seemed ready to fall, the birth of an Arabian citizen took place at Mecca, whose future career was to be a leveling influence towards effecting the ultimate annihilation of the Eastern empire of Rome, and the creation of a kind of feudal disorder between the Great Powers of Europe, which finally developed into one of the most complex problems that ever forced itself upon a civilized world. The citizen referred to was none other than Mahomet, who became the founder and apostle of the Mohammedan religion, a religion which every writer has found it difficult to denominate, since it cannot be determined as rank paganism, as the Mahomet professed belief in Jehovah as God, and in the writings of Moses and the prophets, and also denounced idolatry which was practiced among his kinsmen, while at the same time he also admitted the divine mission of Jesus, not recognizing him, however, as the incarnate Son of God, but any one who studies the life of the Arabian prophet, and the Koran which may be called the Mohammedan bible, cannot be found to see that Mohomet was either a deluded fanatic or a wilful imposter. We cannot here discuss Mohammedanism, however, as this is not the province of this article. Finding it difficult to establish his doctrines among his countrymen through the arts of persuasion, Mahomet resorted to coercive methods, assuming an air of command. Said he: "The sword is the key of heaven and of hell. A drop of blood shed in the cause of God—a night passed under arms in his service—will be of more avail hereafter to the faithful than two months' of fasting and prayer. Whoever falls in battle shall receive the pardon of his sins." This sanguinary doctrine appealed most readily to the plundering nature of the Arabs, and in a short time after his adoption of this policy thousands were won to the new religion of the prophet of Meccan, who faithfully acted out their faith the doctrine of force and rapine, which made the very name of Mohomet a terror to all in western Asia, northern Africa, and eastern Europe. Emboldened by his success, he dared to invite through ambassadors, the most powerful kings to become his disciples. Just at this time while he was triumphing by means of a relentless sword, the Eastern empire of Rome was undergoing severe experiences through the aggressive attacks of the Persian monarch Chosroes II, who "wrested from the hands of the Eastern emperors the fortified cities that guarded the Euphratean frontier, and overran all Syria, Egypt and Asia Minor." In the midst of the conquests of Chosroes, he received an epistle from the Arabian prophet inviting him to acknowledge Mohamet as the apostle of God. Chosroes indignantly rejected the abused invitation, and toore the epistle. Said Mohomet: "It is thus that God will tear the kingdom and reject the supplication of Chosroes." In the year 627, much to the delight of Mohamet the battle of Nineveh was fought, bringing victory to the standard of Heraclius, the Roman emperor, and a humiliating defeat to Chosroes. The following year, 628, Chosroes was murdered by his eldest son. The victory of Heraclius, however, prepared the way for a future defeat, for so weakened was he, left through the exhaustion of his resources that he could hardly defend himself against a future attack. Says the historian Gibbon: "Although a victorious army had been formed under the standard of Heraclius, the unnatural effort appears to have exhausted rather than exercised their strength. While the emperor triumphed at Constantinople or Jerusalem, an obscure town on the uffes-of Syria was pillaged by the men (Mohammedans), and they pieces some troops who adhere; an ordinary and vice, had it not been the city revolution. These apostles of Moham- et; their fanatic valour had emerged from the desert; and in the last years of his reign Heraclius lost to the Arabs, the same provinces which he had rescued from the Persians. Two years after the battle of Nineveh which brought victory to the Roman standard, 629, marked the conquest of Arabia, and the first war against the Roman empire by the Mohammedans. LAKE FOREST NEWS. Lake Forest, Ill., Feb. 21.-The public meeting of the True Reformers at the First Baptist Church, was a very enthusiastic meeting. The devotional exercises were conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. H. C. Stokes. The speakers of the evening were introduced by Chief M. T. Bailey. The impression Rev. H. E. Johnson made was lasting and has done much to build up the order. Chief Bailey and Mrs. Lou Young, made the meeting all that could be expected so we are looking for the True Reformers to increase in Lake Forest. The collection for the day was $12.00, so the church is in a prosperous condition. The literary club was well attended last Friday night. The subject was: "Resolved, The Afro-American has not done all he could have done during the fifty years of freedom." Mr. Bailenger, D. G. C. of K. of P., from Evanston, was with us and took an actice part on the program. He also stated that he would like to organize a K. of P. lodge in Lake Forest and asked for a meeting of the men at an early date. Brother P. Williams was out Sunday. Mr. William Shaughter is indisposed. Mr. and Mrs. Sloun were out Sunday and enjoyed the services. Mr. Ben. Rice has confessed religion. Mr. George Rice has made up his mind to join the church at the first opportunity. Mrs. Earl Williams is visiting friends in Nashville, Tenn., and will be gone for five weeks. Oh, you lone some husband. Mrs. Anderson has returned from Oklahoma after a very pleasant visit there. Mrs. Flemming and daughters, Gertrude, is visiting in New Orleans. The Young People's Progressive Literary Society will meet at the First Baptist Church Friday evening. Mr. Charley Grey, the president, is considered the "silver tongue" orator of Lake Forest and as a presiding officer he is second to none. LINCOLN STATE SAVINGS BANK Capital Stock, $200,000.00 Surplus, $20,000.00. Officers: George F. Leibrandt, President. Charles A. White, Vice-President. Edward Larson, Cashier. 6 East 31st Street. Statement of Condition at Opening of Business, Wednesday, Feb. 5th, 1913. Resources. Loans and discounts.....$327,705.25 Overdrafts.....33.17 Bonds and stocks.....45,434.00 Expense.....5,179.12 Furniture and fixtures.....3,814.22 Cash on hand and due from other banks.....61,889.47 Total.....$444,055.23 Liabilities. Capital Stock.....$200,000.00 Surplus.....20,000.00 Deposits.....224,055.23 Total ..... $444,055.23 This bank was opened for business May 6th, 1912. United States Government Depository for postal savings funds. MISS EMMA SHAW HELD UP. Miss Emma Shaw, sister of Attorney R. A. J. Shaw was badly beaten Monday night by two hold-up men near 39th and Wabash avenue. They relieved Miss Shaw of her watch, several diamonds and $45.00 in money. They beat her so severely that she lay unconscious upon the sidewalk until a policeman came by. Miss Shaw remained unconscious until the next day. MRS. WIMP ILL. Buffalo, N. Y., Feb. 21.—(Special). —Mrs. Edward D. Winn, daughter of Mrs. H. P. Lee of Chicago, is quite ill at her residence in this city. "My wife is seriously ill," said Mr. Wimp to the correspondent this morning, "but her physician predicts an early recovery." LOUIS SELDON DEAD Mr. Louis Seldon, 5011 Armour avenue, well known politician of the 30th ward, and candidate for county commissioner in the last election, died at his residence Thursday morning at 4 o'clock. As we go to press the arrangements for the funeral have not been announced. OUR "GUESS WHO" CONTRIBUTORS. The editor and publisher of The Chicago Defender is pleased at the interest that the children take in the "Guess Who" column. Every day, after school, as many as twenty or twenty-five boys and girls visit the office and write out their "Guess Who's". They are always welcome and an editor is always on hand. JUDGE AUTER. The many friends of Attorney John R. Auter. of Evanston, who is a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace, at the coming election, hope to be able to address him as above. According to reports from that city he is a favorite with all classes of voters. Master Earl Washington, 530 E. Bowen ave., who has been ill for the past two weeks, is recovering and will return to school next week. THERE IS MONEY IN A SNAKE FARM Mexicans Catch Reptiles for 15 Cents the Pound. RATTLERS IN A SACK Venom is Worth $15 an Ounce and the By-products Are Also of Considerable Value—Oil Used in Treatment of Toothache. San Antonio, Tex.—A well conducted snake and wild animal farm is one of the industrial pursuits and business enterprises to be found in Brownsville, Texas, the unique city of the lower Rio Grande Valley. This snake farm is worth visiting by anyone who has the curiosity to see and study the habits and peculiarities of snakes. In this inclusion are hundreds of these reptiles of the rattler, yellow bull, indigo, gopher or blue bull, coach whip, racer, free snake, corral adder and other species. Mrs. E. L. Hall, the bookkeeper and correspondent of the company, says that the rattler is not a spiteful or snappish snake, and that it rarely ever bites any person or animal unless disturbed or made angry, and that even then it does not strike without sounding its rattles as a note of warning. While some few snakes are raised on this farm, the stock is kept replenished from the mesquite chaparel and cacti thickets for which the lower Rito Grande Valley is noted. The Mexicans go into the brakes and make their captures. The old Mexican snake hunter is said to be an expert in his calling. Among other methods adopted for capturing his prizes he carries a rod with a prong on the end, and when he locates a snake he pins the reptile to the ground, holding it just back of the head, then with his hands he takes hold and lands his catch in a gummy sack in the twinkle of an eye, throws the sack across his shoulder and goes in search of another snake. It is said that a snake being in a sack, or in a position where it cannot throw itself into coll, or where it cannot see the object of its wrath, will not strike; that it must see and select the spot before it will bite. The Mexican is paid for his snakes at the rate of 15 cents per pound, and frequently one large rattler brings him $2.50 or even $3. From this farm snakes are shipped to all parts of the United States and Canada for shows and museums and scientific, medical, manufacturing and WILLIAM H. HARRIS Pins the Reptiles to the Ground. commercial purposes. In Philadelphia, and probably in other cities, it has been stated the poison of the rattler is being used for conducting experiments in the treatment of tuberculosis and other diseases—leprosy, perhaps—that are supposed to be incurable when fully developed. The hides are tanned and used for ornaments, as well as for manufacturing purposes, hand bags, cravats, hat bands and other ornamental apparel. The oil is used in the treatment of toothache, earache, neuralgia, rheumatism and other ailments. It is also used in making many salves, ointments, limiments and other toilet preparations. It is claimed by those who are authority on rattlesnake lore that a few drops of rattlesnake oil added to lip salves, cold creams, face powders, cologne and extracts makes the skin soft and smooth, and easily transplants the blush and beauty from the rose to the cheeks of fair maidens and society belles and matrons. The poison of the rattler is worth $15 an ounce, but it takes many snakes to secure that quantity. When dried it crystallizes and is a bright yellow. MUMPS KILLS HER AT 92 Swelling of Throat Slowly Strangles Mrs. Eleanor F. Smith of Newton, N. J. Newton, N. J.-Mumps proved fatal for Mrs. Eleanor Fine Smith, 52 years of age. She died after a week's illness at the home of her son, William Fine Smith, 7 Maple avenue. The swelling of the throat, which is readily controlled in young patients, buffled the physicians who attended Mrs. Smith. It finally closed the air passages and slowly strangled her. Used "Canned" Hymns Battle Creek, Mich—When his choir leader suddenly resigned, Rev W. R. Phelps, First Methodist church borrowed a phonograph and gave the congregation "canned" hymns. Anti-Tipping Crusade Berlin.—Germany has started an anti-tipping crusade by discontinuing the custom of giving street car cones to a planning gratuity for making change. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER LOW MORTALITY IN BATTLE Enormous Expenditure of Shot and Shell Without Result—No Time to Take Aim. The mortality during a battle is surprisingly low; in fact, according to the mortality proverb, it takes a ton of shot to kill a man. At the seige of Gibraltar 269,387 heavy shot and shell were thrown into the garrison during the ten months' attack, but only 1341 prisons were killed and wounded, most of the injuries being very slight. At Salamanca only one shot of every 437 took effect, and at Waterloo the fire of one side of a British square emptied no more than three or four saddles in a squadron of French cavalry. It has been estimated that in the Crimean war the British troops fired 15,000,000 shots and killed 21,000 Russians, or one death to every 700 shots. The French fired 29,000,000 shots and killed 51,000 Russians, or one death to every 500 shots; while the Russians fired 45,000,000 shots and killed 48,000 of the allieds, or one death to every 910 shots. When the Germans besieged Mezieres in 1870, 193,000 projectiles were thrown into the town, but only 300 persons were killed, or one for every 642 shot and shell. At Trouville two persons were killed by 30,000 shells, or one person for every 15,000, and at Lorgny 30,000 shells were fired and did not kill a single person. In battle there is not much time to aim, and military authorities now regard rapidity of fire as being more essential than range and precision. At the Alma, where Russians, French and British were engaged, the French lost 40, the Russians 47, and the English 75 per 1,000 soldiers. The Russian loss at ikerman was very heavy, being 110 per 1000, while the English lost 37 and the French only 5 per 1,000 combatants. The British loss at Waterloo was 48 per 1,000. In fact, where Britons fight, they kill, or are themselves killed, in large numbers. Ancient Spanish Lighthouse At La Coruna, in northern Spain, may be seen a fire tower, which is, with the exception of the ruins of the Roman lighthouse at Dover, the oldest of all existing structures of the kind. The exact date of the erection of this tower is unknown. According to an ancient tradition it is accredited to Hercules, whence its name Torre Ii Herculens. Others say that Phoenicians, who had established several colonies in Spain, had erected this light tower for their northland cruises. However, judging from the inscription, it is more probable that the Roman Emperor Trajan erected this structure. The inscription also mentions the name of Servius Supus of Lusitania as the architect. The tower is built of ashlars and is 27 feet square and 120 feet in height. It has six separate stories which can only be reached by a circular staircase around the exterior of the tower. The lighthouse was restored in 1684 but at the end of the eighteenth century was again in ruins. In 1707 it was rebuilt by the Spanish government—From the Argonaut. Top of Flour In One Pie Of all the pastry ever cooked, none has attained the magnitude of the pie ordered by Frederick the Great 180 years ago for a feast given in honor of thirty thousand soldiers at the end of a campaign. The pie was brought to the table in the most dramatic manner. Toward the conclusion of the meal a strange vehicle, drawn by eight horses, drove into the camp grounds. The load seemed heavy and everyone was consumed with curiosity to know the nature of his majesty's "surprise." The pie, which completely filled the vehicle, contained a ton of flour, five thousand eggs and nine hundred quarts of milk. It was cooked in an oven built for the purpose in the woods. After the soldiers had partaken of the pie, enough was left to give a portion to everyone in the village near which the army had been quartered—Harper's Weekly. Great Trees of Oregon. "In the forest reserve between the headwaters of the west fork of Hood river and the Bull Run lake are some large trees, bigger than any I have ever seen anywhere else in the northwest," says George T. Prather, a pioneer of the Hood River valley. "The trees are said to be several hundred feet high and to stand on the flat of a hidden canyon. Steep blups on either hand shut in the gorge in which they rear themselves, and this reason is given for the failure of those who fish in the Lost lake district to have found the trees. There are two species of the great trees. "One has a yellowish and not very rough bark, is straight and as round as a candle. It has no limbs to a great height and has a beautiful crown. The second species is cedar." Historic Clock. At Bazelles, a little hamlet near Sedan, there is a clock which ticked its last tick and ended its usefulness more than forty-three years ago and still it is, according to the Deutsche Uhrmacher Zeitung, the most notable object in the place. As the right wing of the French army, with a force of 12,000 men, Bazelles saw heavy fighting on the memorable September day, and fell after six hours, when every house except the one to which the big clock was fixed had been destroyed. Two rifle balls struck the face of the clock between the figures VIII and IX and brought the works to a standstill at 12:30, the time when the fighting was the hardest, and the old clock, with hands and works at rest, points to the hour in which the fate of a nation was decided. Scientific Gardening In England. By the use of French gardening methods, relying largely upon hotbeds and glass jars in the colder months, single acres of ground near London are being made to yield from $2,400 to $3,000 in vegetables annually. There is a product to market throughout the year. Melons, little grown in England, are forced by a steady temperature of 90 degrees, generated by manure. The Land of Opportunity If contemplating a trip to any Latin- American country call upon or write for information to FRANK P. DAVILA "THE LATIN-AMERICAN MAN" Teacher and translator of the Spanish Language. 5753 Grove Avenue HAYS HAIR Pointrade Does All and More it Promises to Do HAY'S HAIR POMADE straightens course, kinky hair and makes it glossy and luxuriant. You can dress your hair in any position and keep it so, if you USE HAY'S HAIR POMADE REGULARLY. 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Heretofore the delivery has been by mail but many of the bundles being so large that this change was made. The wagon service will be extended to the North and West Sides by the next issue. Look for the Chicago Defender wagons. Dog Meat in Germany. The use of the flesh of dogs as a food for man is becoming common in Germany, even in the capital, Berlin. From necessity the German working-man has long made horse meat a substantial portion of his daily fare, but while Saxony consumes thousands of dogs annually the practice of eating this meat has not until recently invaded Prussia. Motion Store St., Chicago Resident Hospital ing in Weekly Papers Tobaccos andies, specialty to children B. Taylor Automatic 72-993 D FELIX M' PARLOR UGLAS 2928 Fectioiery, Tobacco, Cigars, and Pies. Before buying CMe. Caps with Groceries, Ice Cream Laundry Agency in Connection. : 52 W. 30th ST. Hairdressing Parlor F Hairdressing, Scalp Treat- Special care taken of the ete line of toilet urticles. 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Every little movement has a meaning of its own, And in this "Jim Crow" movement plainly is the meaning shown. So we must get real busy, fight together, fight alone, Just to kill this little movement long before it's fully grown. It just takes a few warm days to make State street bloom out like a rose. You couldn't exactly term Mexico a summer resort just because they are making things hot down there. Speaking of business centers changing, have you noticed 35th and State streets? It is the coming corner—watch it grow. Now that the chief of police has ordered many of the objectionable pool rooms closed, perhaps you will be able to keep at home your boy, your sweet-heart or husband. If the bandit Robert Webb had committed his bold deeds below the Mason and Dixon line there would be no way under the sun of proving to the world that he was not a Negro, or rather "a big burly Negro". The delegation of forty business men headed by Julius Rosenwald, that left the city last Tuesday to visit Tuskegee, will return fully convinced of the progress the race is making. Tuskegee is one of the places that words cannot describe—it has to be seen to be appreciated. Because that contemptible parody on a governor that South Carolina is afflicted with will not allow his militia to march behind colored troops, he has refused to allow them to attend the inauguration of President Wilson. Isn't that too bad? They will be missed so much, too. The more we think of Blease the more we are inclined to believe there is a place called Hades for just such trash. What's going to happen? They are waking up to the fact in the South that the money spent on the Negro's education is being largely wanted because of the inefficient teachers and the short term. It is claimed that the Negro child has not the capacity of the white child, yet he is given one fourth the opportunity and expected to measure up equally. We cannot see how the white people can sleep so peacefully with the light shining right in their eyes. It is a good thing for Charleston, Mo., that they haven't the same class of Negroes there as we have here, when placards were placed on the cabin doors of the poor, ignorant-colored people there warning them to leave town within thirty days, they fled. It may seem strange, but Chicagoans have an idea that two can play at the same game, and they also have that foolish notion that self-preservation is the first law of nature. For any further information ask anyone along the "Stroll". News item from the Athelhson (Kansas) Globe: "Rev. Green, the bald-headed Negro minister, is going around getting subscriptions from the business men. He travels from town to town, supports his wife on $40 a month and often gets a good meal at a colored restaurant for ten cents." In a recent issue of the Defender we suggested a cure for these parasites. They are a disgrace to the cloth and should be put in the workhouse the same as any other vagrant. A seventeen-year-old colored youth at Elkhart, Ind., has invented a device to muffle gasoline propelled motors, and if it proves as successful as mechanicians examining it have predicted, it will be worth a big sum of money to the inventor. So often inventors of our race fail to reap the reward of their work owing to the fact that they must enlist capital to put it on the market, and very often their share of the proceeds is very meager. We trust this will prove an exception to the rule. Cleveland, Ohio, is to have something that Chicago needs badly—a strictly first-class hotel, modern in every detail, and catering to none but the best class of our people. It is argued that such a hotel is not a paying proposition; that the support of such a place would depend on the sporting element. If that be true more's the pity. New York is far ahead of Chicago in the matter of hotels, both white and colored, and yet those who have been there will rack their brain trying to suggest a suitable place for a refined person to stop. We will note Cleveland's experience. While we have every belief in Governor Dunne's integrity and the integrity of the majority of the law makers of our state, it is well to always be on the "firing line" and to show our disapproval of the proposed bill, it behooves every man in this state to write personal letters to the following gentlemen who have the situation under their thumbs. They are: Hon. Edward F. Dunne, Executive Mansion, Springfield; Hon. Barrett O'Hara, Senate, Springfield; Hon. William McKinley, Speaker of the House, Springfield; Hon. William Igoe, House of Representatives, Springfield; Hon. W. Duff Percy, Senate Chamber, Springfield; Hon. Willis S. Shaw, Senate Chamber, Springfield; Hon. F. C. Campbell, Senate Chamber, Springfield. ADVANCEMENT—As a further proof that the Negro has more than the average intelligence we cite that after fifty years of freedom the Russian serfs were still densely ignorant, only about thirty per cent of them being able to read or write, while seventy per cent of the Negroes in the same length of time were more or less educated. Fourteen million serfs accumulated $500,000,000 worth of property, or about $36 per capita, an average of $200 per family. Ten million Negroes have accumulated over $700,000,000 worth of property, or about $70 per capita, which is an average of $550 per family. To a casual observer this would seem to be a splendid record, and should do much to refute the unjust accusations that we are not a thrifty race. When you realize that all of this has been accomplished under the most trying conditions it seems the more marvelous. There is every reason to believe that the next fifty years will bring still more astonishing results. We have barely started. Watch us grow. BASS IN HOT WATER—Twenty thousand dollars was appropriated by the state of Pennsylvania to aid in the proposed semi-centennial Negro emancipation to be held in the city of Philadelphia. So far the state treasurer has paid out sixteen thousand dollars with nothing tangible to show for it. An investigation disclosed the fact that Harry W. Bass, a member of the house of Representatives from the Seventh Ward, has had the handling of the funds, and up to the present time, it is said, has been unable to account for more than ten thousand dollars in detail of the amount, and most of this had gone to pay salaries of "workers"—a gang of political followers. There is much indignation expressed by the better class of colored people there who had hoped that the proposed celebration would be a credit to the race, and Bass is denounced for allowing the funds to be used for other purposes than for which they were intended. There is only one way to effectually squelch such a man, and that is to see that he is not returned to office. He is no credit to the race and we trust the auditor general will hold him to a clear accounting. USEFUL AMERICANS—The question is put in the January issue of "The Independent", "if life insurance could really insure against loss of life on whose lives should the American people best afford to pay the highest premiums"? Whose place would be most difficult to fill? In other words, who among our contemporaries are of most value to the community?" Some writers claim that in all history there have been no more than 400 men of extraordinary genius, and perhaps this is true. Many men in our day have stood out prominently for some particular achievement, but only for a short time. They had what might be termed a sky-rocket career—the foundation was not built of rock. If there is one man in America that Americans should be proud of it is Dr. Booker T. Washington, the founder of the greatest and most practical educational school in the world—the Tuskegee Institute. It has revolutionized the entire teaching world, and the idea in a nutshell is to teach the hand and the brain to work at the same time. Simple, and yet it was left for this wonderful educator to demonstrate. It should be a pleasure for every member of our race to send to the Independent, 130 Fulton street, New York, before March 1—since they ask for a list of ten living men or women in the United States whom you believe to be doing the most for the world in general and their own country in particular—the name of that peer of educators, our own Dr. Booker T. Washington. PLAYING TO THE GALLERY.—"Fools rush in where angels fear to trend." Every new representative in our legislative halls, in order to let his constituents know that he is on the job, offers some useless and obnoxious bill which smacks of class legislation. In the past Illinois has been practically free from these non-compoops. Senator Campbell, of Zenla, —whoever he is and wherever that is—has offered a bill in the State Senate to "Jim Crow" the Negro on transportation lines. This is the first instance that such a bill has been proposed in this commonwealth, and it is extremely unfortunate that it should be offered by a Democrat so soon after the Democratic Party has been placed in power, in the city of Chicago, the County of Cook, the State of Illinois and the nation through the assistance of the largest colored vote which has ever been given to, the Democratic Party since the enfranchisement of the colored voter. It is unfortunate again in view of the fact that the spell which has held the colored voters to the Republican Party since emancipation has been broken and colored voters in increasing thousands have not only left the Republican Party forever, but have in large majorities joined the Democratic Party. If this measure receives any considerable support from Governor Dunne's administration it will only make it impossible in the future to secure any more votes from colored voters independently inclined in growing numbers, but it is calculated to drive from the Democratic ranks that large body which has already been secured. THE EDITOR'S MAIL CONTEMPORARY PRAISES STAFF WRITER Boston, Mass. Feb. 15, 1913. Editor of the Chicago Defender:—1 desire to congratulate you and Mr. D. W. Johnson on the able exposure and criticism of a case of color prejudice in the Englewood District High School of Chicago, written by Mr. Johnson. The young colored women graduates are to be congratulated upon the intelligent protest made to the principal and to Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, the superintendent. Her action was very disappointing. It is a pity that these young women could not have had the aid of an organized protest of colored organizations or mixed organizations before the graduation. A persistent stand for unprejudiced treatment and a policy of sticking to the job of keeping institutions mixed is all that will save us any equality, and the more prejudice shown the firmer we should be in this stand. Yours for freedom and equality, WM. MONROE TROTTER, Editor of The Guardian. MOTHERHOOD. Can a mother's tender care Cause toward the child she bear? Yes she paints the child. Yet thou dost remember me. —Old Hymn. Editor Chicago Defender: What position in life is more ex- called or enbling than of that moth- erhood? What greater, grander work would one wish to do than race-mak- ing, race-building, and to what posi- tion, surely not that of King or Queen, is more painstaking or exacting. Guiding the wavering little foot-steps up from infancy to boyhood and then on to the strong, sturdy man. It must indeed be the calm and thoughtful hand that guides the tiny one on to beautiful, happy living. And guilty 'must be the heart of one, who, after the first few years have passed; after the step has become firm, removes that guiding hand and leaves the future to chance, for it is when the step seems firmest, the mind strongest, that the greatest care and greatest wisdom is required to guide them on over the rough, ugly places that beset the path of life, the happiness of a mortal of far too much value to leave one moment of his life to chance, for in one moment a false step may be taken and the future happiness of a lifetime obliterated. Most of this responsibility and guidance rests upon the mother. She can not possibly shirk or shift this duty without guilt in her own soul. First, the toterting babe she must lead and teach to walk, then with firmer hand and sterner hand she must lead her boy, with firmer hand still she must guide the youth who thinks he knows so much and really knows so much, yet knows so little. We do not censure his ignorance; we do not, with his youth, expect him to know; we just gently, but firmly guide him, for in one moment of neglect a wrong may be done that a whole life of atonement could not obliterate. Even more so is this true of girlhood; in a moment all the beauty of youth and happiness is gone; the greatest care, the greatest wisdom, must be used to guide these beautiful budding blossoms that they may eventually become full bloom flowers, casting their fragrance all about them. Life is beautiful and full when it is lived at its best. If the blighting frost of evil does not nip the flower in its bud, for with women we may say it is worse than for a man; one false step and all happiness, all true, peaceful living is lost, for say what we will, "Lost conscience returns no more; we are not what we were before transgression." MRS. A. GRAVES, 5213 Armour Ave. Keep Up the Fight. In a recent issue of your valuable paper I read of a bill that a citizen of the state of Illinois had introduced to Jim Crow the public carriers in that state, and I do hope that you and other leaders of the race will fight such a movement to its bittest end. Here in the South we have very little opportunity to fight for the rights that are due us as citizens, but our failure to fight does not mean that we are in- THE CHICAGO DEFENDER capable of realizing the large amount of injustice that is meted out to us, but it is because there is not the thinnest mantle of protection thrown around us by the law when we take such steps. I have in mind now two prominent physicians of this town who were imprisoned for trifling offenses because they were prominent citizens of color. The laws were adjusted to suit their prejudices and they were railroaded to prison for a term of three years. Trusting that you will never grow weary, in your efforts to defend the race, I remain IN Our and on you Dr. W. Standard of Sunday afternoon of Douglas Mr. Cha tations to Our Women The East End Charity Club was delightfully entertained Thursday, Feb. 13, by Mrs. Angelline Lee of 4040 Indiana avenue. A donation was made to the Old Folks' Home. Mrs. Lula D. Moore, president; Mrs. Alice Plummer, secretary. The valentine party given at Mrs. Clayborne's, 3827 Wabash avenue, Friday evening, Feb. 14, by the Chicago Union Club was largely attended and quite a success. The Tuskegee Club Mr. Walter S. Buchanan, president of A. and M. College, Normal, Ala., will be the principal speaker at the Tuskegee Club meeting Sunday, Feb. 23, at 3811 Wabash avenue. Mr. Henry O. Tanner, the noted Negro artist, has accepted an invitation to be present. Mr. A. H. Carruthers, president; Miss Susie Sharp, secretary; C. S. Twitty, chairman. Union Charity Club The Chicago Union Charity Club met Feb. 13 at the home of Mrs. W. Wilson, 5230 Grove avenue. It was one of the most delightful meetings of the year. There were three visitors present and each gave words of encouragement to the club and also became members. Mrs. Ada Trammel's paper on "Punctuality" was splendid. The next meeting will be Feb. 27 at 6222 Rhodes avenue. Mrs. C. Powell and Mrs. E. Williams will give a talk on the 23rd Psalm. Mrs. C. Powell assistant secretary. The Tyree Circle The Tyree Circle met with its president, Mrs. Washington, February 13 for installation of officers. The pastor, Dr. W. D. Cook, was present, and installed the following officers: Mrs. A. Washington, president; Mrs. Agnes Anderson, vice president; Mrs. Jennie Drish, treasurer; Mrs. Jessie Caldwell, secretary; Mrs. Allie Jordan, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Randolph Davis, chaplain. Visitor Mrs. Burns made encouraging remarks to the circle. THE GAUDEAMUS CHARITY CLUB THE GAUDEAMUS CHARITY CLUB. The Gaudeamus Charity club meet at Mrs. August's, 28 East 37th place, on Feb. 17. The club completed arrangements for their second series of whist games to be held at Mrs. Fannie Calloway's home on Friday, Feb. 28, at 3832 Wabash avenue. Several visitors were present. The next meeting is to be held at Mrs. Offutt's, 3445 Armour avenue, top flat, on Monday, Feb. 24, at 8 p. m. THE JOLLY TWENTY CLUB The Jolly Twenty club met at 870 Chestnut place Feb. 13, Miss Leonora Curtis being hostess. Visitors present: Mrs. John Guy, Miss Daisy Blasegain, Mr. Sevenberry and Mr. Curtis. After the meeting adjourned Miss Curtis served the club with a two course lunch. The next meeting is to be with Mrs. Tom Brown, 870 Chestnut place, Feb. 27. The club gave a valentine party Feb. 14 at the North Shore Men's Club rooms, 941 North Franklin street. Whilst and valentines were the features of the evening. There was a large attendance—Mrs. B. F. Carter, secretary. VOLUNTEER WORKERS' CLUB. The Volunteer Workers' Charity club met at the residence of Mrs. Mary Webster, 6430 Vincennes avenue, Wednesday afternoon. After the usual routine of business the president of the club turned the meeting over to Mrs. Webster, chairman of the sewing department, who conducted that part of the work for the afternoon. Mrs. Sarah D. Brown, vice president of the Ladies' Aid, was present, and in her usual and concise manner made some very interesting remarks. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Mattie Wright, 450 East 37th street.-C. J. . West, president: Bessie Ray, secretary. Better Than Drugs For people who are severely troubled with the inability to sleep soundly, some diversion is needed, a party, an entertainment or theater. Reading poets and philosophers will help, and very often a hot drink will prove a great help in inducing a natural and restful sleep. But above all, breathe deeply of good pure air just before retiring, and have your sleeping room well ventilated. Startling Sight. Soon after the installment of the telegraph in Fredericksburg, Va., a little darky saw a piece of newspaper that had blown up on one of the telegraph wires and caught there. Running to the house in a great state of excitement, he cried: "Miss Liza, come quick! Dem wires done buss and done let all the news out!" Omit the Word "Can't." It is said that Napoleon the Great hated the word "can't" and that he never used it if he could possibly help it. In that respect most people differ from Napoleon. If they were to substitute the word "will" for "can't" they would be able to accomplish much more. OUR WAY. ) We care more about how a garment looks than about how it wears.—Waldo Baston. Notes. Dr. W. Watson will address the Standard of Bethesda Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 4 p. m. on the life of Douglass. Mr. Charles Dunn has issued invitations to a Colonial reception and recital, in honor of the 70th birthday of his mother, Saturday. Dr. E. P. Jones, District Grand Master, G. U. O. O. F. of Mississippi, will be in the city next week. The famous orator will deliver the principal address at the Peter Ogden celebration to be held at Providence Baptist church. When in doubt or trouble, telephone to The Chicago Defender, Douglas 3339. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley is now giving a series of concerts at Havana, Cuba. From letters to friends this week it is understood that the singer is in good health and is meeting with her usual success. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Talbert, formerly of Chicago, who are now in Harlingen, Texas, have subscribed to The Chicago Defender through Mr. John R. Winston, 4015 Cottage Grove ave. for one year. The Chicago Defender wishes Mr. and Mrs. Talbart great success in the Lone Star state. Mr. Charles Dunn, 3256 Rhodes ave, entertains this evening at a Colonial reception and recital in honor of the 70th birthday anniversary of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth V. Dunn. Miss Mae Cosby of 6203 Loomis blvd., entertained a few friends at whist last Tuesday evening. If you want a first-class furnished room read our classified columns. Mrs. Geo. W. Marthavil was hostess to a few friends last Friday evening in their cosy apartment, 10 East 39th st. at a Valentine party. Mr. David Mitchel sang. Quite a nice luncheon was served. The hostess was assisted by Miss Pearl Bell. The ladies of the A. W. C. club wish to thank Mr. Charlie Jackson for the donation of $5.00 to the entertainment given Feb. 12. With Mrs. Marie Mobley, chairman, hoping to him that it will be as bread cast upon the waters. The way to get good bread, ask for the "Kentucky Loaf." Mr. D. W. Hartsfield of 3560 Rhoades ave., was called to St. Louis Monday to attend the funeral of a brother. Mrs. Victoria Fields was called away last Thursday to St. Paul, Minn., on account of the illness of her aunt and uncle. After spending two weeks in Natchez, Miss., visiting her mother, Mrs. A. P. White, of $253 Rhoades ave., has returned home. Mr. Robert L. Mays has gone to Mobile, Ala., to join his friend, Mr. John Slaughter. From there they go to Tuskegee for a short visit, followed by an extensive trip through the South. Mrs. Scott, 6334 Morgan st., remains quite ill at her residence. All advertisements for furnished rooms or flats must be paid for in advance. We have no collectors for this kind of work. Mrs. Roane, 6211 Loomis st., is still ill and confined to the hospital. The many friends from Columbia, S. C., and its vicinity have made special efforts to console and befriend their friend, Mr. Harry Sheton, in his sad bereavement, caused by the death of his wife, whose obituary is in another column of this paper. The Rise and Fly Checker Club of the Palmer House waiters, have started a series of games to be played every afternoon at the hotel. The Men's Civic Club, 2830 State st., held a very interesting discussion on the part taken by the race in journalism on Thursday evening. Mr. W. H. A. Moore was the leader of the movement. The W. A. Wallace Bakery Co. make the "Kentucky Rolls" and "Wallace Rolls." Mrs. Gee, of Wilberforce, Ohio, and her sister, Mrs. Jordan Roberts, were the guests of Mrs. Benjamin G. Johnson, 6316 Champlain avenue, Monday and Tuesday. They were called here to the bedside of their brother who is flt at Provident Hospital. Mr. J. M. McKain, principal of the McKain Industrial School, Indianapolis, Ind., passed through the city enroute to Lock Port, Ill., where he is to attend to business in the interest of his school. Mrs. Mary Baker of Galesburg, Ill., is in the city attending her sister, Mrs. Hattie King, who is ill in Provident Hospital. Ask for Thomas Purity Home made bread and rolls, for sale at all grocers. President Walter S. Buchanan and his wife, Ida Councill Buchanan, of the Agricultural and Mechanical College at Normal, Alabama, met several of the graduates and ex-students of Normal Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. E. Lindsay Davis, 3226 Prairie ave., and organized a Normal Club. The club decided to hold another meeting Saturday evening, Feb. 22, at the residence of Mrs. Chelola Cook, 3638 Waashave, telephone, auto, 71-010, for the purpose of enrolling any other graduates and ex-students who were not present at the first meeting. At the close of the Saturday evening session a photograph will be made of the Normal Club by a photographer, for The Defender. Those interested are invited to be present. Send in personals of your friends. It is free. Drop it on a post-card. Can't you afford to spend a penny on your friends? Toledo, Ohio, Feb. 21.—The Pastor's Aid society served supper at Warren church Wednesday evening. The Julia H. Brown Circle of King's Daughters will celebrate King's Daughters' day at Warren A. M. E. church Sunday, Feb. 23. The Ladies' Guild of Warren A. M. E. burh met Wednesday at the home of irs. Hattie of Indiana avenue. Ice Y. W. club of the Third Baptist church will present the playlet entitled "The Pursuit of the Parson" at the Third church on the evening of Feb. 26. IN CHICAGO AND ITS SUBURBS Our Local Department—Personal Mention—Religious—Social and other short paragraphs—Read it over carefully, somewhere you will find a line or two about yourself or your friends. Mr. W. Watson will address the endard of Bethesda Baptist church day afternoon at 4 p. m. on the life Douglass. Mr. Charles Dunn has issued inviations to a Colonial reception and dinner, in honor of the 70th birthday of this mother, Saturday. Dr. E. P. Jones, District Grand Mass G. U. O. of C. F. of Mississippi, be in the city next week. Theous orator will deliver the princiic address to the Peter Ogden celebration to be held at Providence Bap-church. When in doubt or trouble, telephone The Chicago Defender, Douglas 9. Time. E. Azalia Hackley is now give a series of concerts at Havana, Subseriners and friends of the Chicago Defender will please bear in mind that no advertisements of any kind whatsoever will be inserted in our column until they are paid for in advance. so please don't telephone. St. John's Commandery, K. T., will worship at the Third Baptist church Sunday evening, March 23, which will be Easter Sunday. A drama entitled "Breach of Promise" will be presented at the Third Baptist church soon under the management of Mr. Albert King. Mr. D. H. Woot, proprietor of Hotel Pleasant, has recovered from his recent illness. Mrs. Nickolson of Ithaca, Mich., is in the city and will probably reside here. The Toledo Baptist union has endorsed the plans of the Third Baptist church for financing the erection of a new church building and has appointed the following committee to cooperate with the officers and members in the work: J. G. Samson, M. J. Riggs, R. A. Bartley and Rev. Wm. Sheridan. Mr. and Mrs. Davis of Lorain, Ohio, were the Sunday guests of Rev. and Mrs. Lee. Mr. Edward Spencer of Stock Bridge, Mass., will reside in this city. Mrs. Marie Lyons of Akron, who has been a guest at Hotel Pleasant for several weeks, left Saturday for Akron to spend the summer. Don't forget the entertainment to be given at K. of P. hall March 5 by the U. R. Mrs. M. Woods, 41 East 36th street, is now quite well and paid a visit to The Chicago Defender's office on Thursday to thank the staff for keeping her friends posted concerning her condition during her long illness. Mr. Julian Valdes of Chicago has returned from a most delightful trip to his home in Cuba. He says although he loves his native country, there is no place like America. Mrs. S. F. Hollowell is visiting her parents and friends in Vicksburg and Loranum, Miss. Little Lucille Sullivan of Glencoe, Ill., is visiting Mrs. Mary E. Green of 3347 West 61st street. Mrs. Wm. Paskett, 3654 Prairie avenue returned to the city last Tuesday after a long tour of the Southern states. Her friends compliment her upon her looks since her arrival, and she says she has never felt better. Mr. E. Murry, 3153 State street, expressman, left for Canada Thursday night to put up a wire fence around 160 acres of land. He will be accompanied to Detroit by his brother-in-law. Mr. John Morris of Detroit, who was returning from Hot Springs, Ark., where he went to visit his mother-in-law. Miss Ruth Boger of Aurora, Ill., was in the city this week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Shreeves, the mother of Miss Laura Tyler. Miss Tyler and Miss Boger are bosom friends. Mr. Robert Davis, who has for over twenty years been a batman at the Palmer House, had several of his relatives at dinner on last Sunday afternoon at his home, 6542 Vincennes avenue. His sister prepared the dinner and those present were his aunts, Mrs. America Cooper, Mrs. Martha Maxwell; his uncle, Buchanan Lewis, and his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. Forest Clinkscale and Mr. Cary B. Lewis. Miss Daisy Sampson entertained at whist last Saturday evening at her home, 5304 South Dearborn street, in honor of her sister, Mrs. Mary Davis, and her mother, Mrs. Mary Sampson of Rochelle, N. Y. After the whist games Miss Sampson served a delicious luncheon with a la Sampson icees. Mrs. Davis will remain in Chicago another week. Miss Elizabeth Clark, 3512 Wabast avenue, entertained her whist club last Friday night. It being Valentine day, Miss Clark had valentines strung across the parlor and each member of the club and guest was presented with a handsome valentine as a remembrance of the occasion. After whilst she served her guests with a delightful menu. Exceptionally is the report from those present. Mrs. R. G. Hall, 4338 Wabast avenue, and Mrs. Lec of Grace Presbyterian Church, gave a valentine musical at the home of Mrs. Hall on last Friday night. A splendid program was rendered, following which refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown of Indianapolis, Ind., are in the city, having just returned from abroad doing vauduelle work. They are well known Indian artists and have clippings from papers in all sections of the country praising their work. They will be in the city for several weeks. Mr. Cary B. Lewis left the city this morning for Galesburg, Ill., where he will deliver an address. Next Wednesday he will go to Milwaukee, Wis., for the same purpose. Mrs. Worthington, mother of Charlie Worthington, the photographer, was injured last Tuesday evening through the carelessness of a conductor. She was thrown violently to the ground from the step and was somewhat injured. She was returning from the Peerless Club dance at the Masonic Hall with her son. The Peerless Social Club entertained Tuesday night at the Masonic Hall with a formal dance. Many of the new dances of the season were introduced, and the favorites of the night were the "Tango" and "Hesitation." The hall was filled to its utmost and the president was quite pleased with the garfield Wilson's prizewinning orchestra furnished the music. Whist was played and the evening was passed off in joy and mirth with everyone pleased. No Cause for Alarm. "I thought I told you not to eat any porterhouse steak without my permission." "So you did, doc; so you did." "Then why are you disobeying my order?" "This won't delay the paying of your bill, doc! this steak is being paid for by my friend here." On and After March 29th, in furtherance of that aggressive policy which has made and kept for The Defender the lead in journalism, we desire to give notice to our subscribers, advertisers and readers of an Original, New and Novel policy we will inaugurate, by which their business, professional and social interests will be given that distinction of Special Journalistic Publicity so essential to the substantial foundation, development and perpetuation of these respective institutions. In an ever-changing, ever-shifting city like Chicago it is highly necessary that one who is awake to the exigencies of the situation keep himself and his interests before the public eye at all times. through which you can constantly gain and retain a hold on the custom your wide-eye rival would obtain. On and After March 29th each issue The Defender will be a Special Number devoted to some one or more of the following interests: Milliners' and hairdressers' number. Physicians' dentists' and pharmacists' number. Church and Sunday school number. Hospital, settlement and charity number. Authors', artists', publishers' and printers' number. rs' number. number. niths' num- Buffet number. Home owners' number. Tallors' number. Real estate and insurance num Fraternal order number. Military number. Automobile number. Deliessen and grocery num Society and club number. Hotel men's number. The Latest News About Your Friend and Asquaintances Who Are Under the Physician's Care. Mrs. Lafayette Martin, 5119 Dearborn st., is very much indisposed and confined to his bed. Mr. Martin was for merely of Evansville, Ind. Home boy and friends should call on Mr. Martin. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, 6034 S. May st., was confined to her residence this week suffering with a severe cold. Mrs. J. W. Cross, 6418 Champlah ave., is a long and patient illness of one war is now able to be up and about the house. Mrs. Moses Sanuels, 6501 Rhoeade ave., is seriously ill at her home, she has been confined to her bed for more than three weeks. aSalle st 2639 For to her b night tou improv Evans or recent 3000 $ confine see wee Miss. J. Hayes, 2730 LaSalle st indisposed on her home. Mrs. J. W. Isan Camp of 2639 For avenue has an confined to her the past week with a slight tou pneumonia, but is much improv this writing. Mrs. Florence Combs of Evans nue is recovering from her recent ness. Mrs. Jennie Maddox of 3000 $ street has been ill and confine her home for the past three wee Mrs. E. B. Franklin of 39 East street has been very ill for several weeks but is improving. Mrs. B. J. Mitchel of 5312 Dearborn street, whose daughter, Ellabelle Mitchel, has been quarantined with scarlet fever for three weeks, reports that she is improving. Master Merick W. Avendorph, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius N. Avendorph, has been seriously ill for the past week, but with careful nursing by his parents and the skillful prescribing by Dr. D. H. Williams he is gradually improving. Mr. and Mrs. Porter of 7224 Wentworth avenue, who have been quite ill for some time, are now much improved. Mrs. Banister, who has been very ill at Mrs. Smith's residence, 6022 Aberdeen street, is convalescing, but Mrs. Smith is quite ill and confined to her bed. Mrs. Anderson, 6227 Adri street, has been seriously ill for a week but is now convalescing nicely. Mrs. Henrietta Dodge of 28 East 38th street was taken to the Post Graduate hospital Tuesday for an operation. Mrs. Dodge is a member of Household of Ruth No. 10. treet. table agarites for thy ```markdown ``` THE SICK. Mrs. Frank King under operation at Provident week, and although for she was in a precarious c is now doing nicely. Mrs. McFarland, 4746 is fast improving from h fall which she had about She was able to sit up a and chatted freely wilt: The Defender. She spoke of her oldest sister and she regrets not being Jersey to attend the fun. Mrs. Soroggs, sister Sloan of 5009 Dearborn with pneumonia. With clans it is reported t cover in a short white. Mr. Walter Lipscom avenue, is confined to serious attack of push him a recovery. ```markdown ``` "What's What" and "Who Is Who" in These Progressive Suburbs. By Edwin H. Green. Riverside, Ill., Feb. 21.—The Mite Missionary Society of the M. E. Mission, which had not met for some time, has been resuscitated. The ladies met at the home of Mrs. John Hammond in Hinsdale on last Wednesday evening and elected the following officers: President, Mrs. Watson; vicepresident, Mrs. Hammond; secretary, Mrs. Thompson; treasurer, Mrs. Nelson. The next meeting will be held at the church in LaGrange Wednesday evening, March 12. All are cordially invited to attend. Miss Tilie Campbell, Mrs. Drew, Miss Palmer and Miss Bird, deacons of the M. E. Mission, gave an entertainment for the benefit of the church on last Thursday evening which was a success. The attendance was not what it should have been. Every member of the church should have been there and given their aid to these worthy sisters. If you do not do your duty to your own church you can't expect others to help you. The patriotic program at the Sunday Club last Sunday was an excellent lone and was listed to by a large audience. The program committee deserves credit for the interesting programs they are now bringing before the people. Mrs. Charles Sisco, the chairman, seemingly knows just what they want as well as what they need. Next Sunday will be juvenile day and we are expecting an interesting program from these young folks under the tutelage of Mrs. Roberta. Come out and encourage them. The program for Sunday, March 2, will consist of Bible reading, Miss Clark; solo, Mrs. Charles Saunders; paper, Mr. John Hammond, Sr.; instrumental duet, Misses Addle and Dorothy Hammond; address, Mr. Burle Crump; violin solo, Mr. Evans; by request, "On the Spelling Match," Miss Reatha Green. : The entertainment given by Miss Ina Ebbearbent at the Second Bap Church on last Friday night was complete success. There was a gathering and everybody went ie satisfied. One feature of the gram was that it was composed only of girls ranging in age from 8 to years. The flag drill consisted of girls dressed in white and carrying stars and stripes. The duet by his Reatha Green and Miss Virginia earhart was very much enjoyed, especially by some of the young man, as Elsie Hammond presided at the uno. It is an extremely rare thing see an entertainment without some e or more of Mr. and Mrs. Hammond's children as a participant. It atters not at which church it is renamed; there does not exist one parable of prejudice or selfishness in his family. The B. Y. P. U. led byirs. Watts, was very interesting, here was a large gathering to hearev. Green's sermon on the importance of a leader. The dime didull justice, not nincing his words ut striking, straight from the shoulder, and judging from the uneasiness some of the congregation he must e Ladies' Lyceum Culture Club a grand meeting last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. c Brown. Each one present, at request of Mrs. Charles Saunders, I what benefit they had deform the club, and judging from emarks not one regretted that time was on the roll. So many things were served by Mrs. wn it would not be justice to e who stayed away to remind of what they missed. The club this week at Mrs. Helen's on Sawyer avenue. All meme requested to be present. we are glad to announce that Mrs. Payne, who has been on the sick list, is able to be about again. Her many friends were glad to see her at church last Sunday evening. Mrs. Dunlap, a member of the Home and Foreign Missionary Society, has been on the sick list for the past two weeks. Don't forget the date of the "South Before the War" old folks' concert, Feb. 27. We expect to meet you there. THE ORCHID WHIST CLUB. The second annual dancing party of the Orchid Whist Club will be held at the Union Masonic Hall, 3956 State street, Tuesday evening, March 4th. The hours are from 8 to 1 p. m. Wilson's orchestra will furnish the music. The admission is 35 cents, wardrobe included. Whist games in the balcony. Officer and members, Oswald W. Lewis, president; Luroy B. Hayes, vice president; Myrtle M. Hughes, secretary; Arnella Adams, corresponding secretary; Eythe Cook, treasurer; Clarence Miller, assistant secretary; Robert H. Pearson, critic; Bonnie Mable Lee, Henry Barber, Nelabroco, Robert C. Ray, Martha Olivier, Walter Aston, John Jolie, Gleys Williams, Howard Barsoffras Butler, Vernon Roberts, Oshawa Barber, chairman of arrange- Postage Stamps a passage in the Koran e making of images, ge stamps have no pic- nistead the sign manual which is, in fact, an im- perial hand. This id to have had its ori- titan Murad I., who, on eaty with the Italian usa in 1865, and being his name, applied ink I and slapped it upon easy. e popular. All one and out what people about. r Children. Sartonville, near edin, has offered to cottage at a rental a reduction of $2 family. COURTING IN MISSOURI ELDERLY GENTLEMAN REMEM- DERS WHEN IT WAS BRISK. Hearing the Story, Mrs. Harlow Under- stood Why Men in Some West- ern Communities Advertise for Wives to Be Sent Them. "Listen to this!" exclaimed Mrs. Harlow, looking up from the morning paper across the table at her father- in-law, who is the only other member of the family who has time to linger over breakfast. "Here's a place where women are valued as they were in the days of chivalry." "Where is this medieval hamlet?" asked Mr. Harlow between sips of coffee. "Somewhere out west," replied Mrs. Harlow, rather vaguely, for she had already begun to read the daily preachment on the woman's page, this time concerning street car manners. "The young man of the place have written our mayor, asking him to send an immediate shipment of young women. They promise them husbands, homes and happiness. Imagine young men here in the east eager to exchange bachelor freedom for the gravest of all responsibilities!" Mr. Harlow nodded understandingly. "It is no new desire in this part of the country," he declared, "the demand was just as great 45 years ago. "I was a young man myself then," he continued, reminiscent, "and once when I was on a hunting trip in Missouri I put up over night at a farmer's house where there were three sons and only one daughter. "Shortly after I got there a wagon drove up containing two young men, who were instantly ushered into the parlor. Supper was then served, but while we were eating the howling of the dogs announced a newcomer. It was a third young man. The mother rose to admit him, but the daughter rushed to ward. "Don't get up, mawl! she said. It's one of my fellers. Come in, Jim. Howdy to? "After supper I was invited to sit in the kitchen. Jim was left in sole possession of the sitting room. Scarcely were we comfortably settled in the kitchen when a fourth young man made his appearance. "The house consisted of only three rooms. Two beauses were already in the parlor, and one in the sitting room. There was nothing for the last corner, therefore, except to make himself as happy as he could in the kitchen, while the young lady divided her attention impartially between the four. Ten minutes later there were two more arrivals. "The widderers,' the youngest boy explained, audibly. "At nine o'clock I wanted to go to bed, and the father divined my wishes. "I'm sorry, stranger,' he said, 'but the only bed is in the parlor, and this is courtin' night. Them two in the parlor never leave afore midnight, and the other four'll straggle along later. "Friday night is purty bad, but Sundays it's wuss. Last Sunday night there was ten on 'em; and the gal's gittin' more'n more particlar!" "Seeing no other resource, I betook myself to a haystack in the yard and the old man remarked as he lighted me along: "Yes, sir, courtin's always brisk in Missouri!" - Youth's Companion. Queen Mary's Aversions The old-fashioned ways of Queen Mary of England are not entirely approved by the sporting element of Great Britain. She has held the prince of Wales, who has a sportive diathesis, well in hand, though the task has not by any means been an easy one. The queen has a horror of the turf, as the English name horse racing, and everything connected with it, and it is said that if she has her way the whole of the royal stud would be disposed of tomorrow. The young prince is about to attend his first race meeting. It is his ambition—in this he is somewhat like his grandfather, Edward VII—to own a number of fast horses, but the queen will listen to no suggestions along that line. It is said that she has no great sympathy with collectors of old furniture. A chair was recently shown to her by its proud possessor who informed her majesty that he had paid £600—£3,000—for it. "Rather more than I spent for furnishing the whole of my cottage after my marriage," was her赞 reply. It is these homely traits that serve to undare her, not to the aristocracy, but to the common people of Great Britain. Winning the Greatest Things. It is flattering to our lower natures to be envied. But for the esteem that it's worth having, one kindly action, one tender, considerate word, will do more than the fullest measure of glittering success. Hustling, pushing, grabbing, will win many rewards according to their desert; the nature of the reward meets the nature of the effort. But they will not win affection, they will not win tenderness and love—Exchange Cheesecloth Better Than Glass Cheesecloth Better than glass. Cheesecloth coverings for plants, a farmer tells us in an agricultural paper, are superior to glass, for they let the moisture through. The white shelter has a forcing effect, and also keeps out insects. Cucumbers from vines thus sheltered were gathered thus weeks earlier than usual this season, and the enthusiastic experimenter is planning for large results next year through the use of these cheesecloth protectors. Slight Omission. Editor—"Yes. We have arranged for two reporters to handle the news of the president's wife, one for each of his children, one for the household pets and still another to cover his country relatives who are visiting Washington." Owner—"But what men have you got to handle the news of the president himself?" Editor—"Nobody. Confound it, I knew there was something I forgot!"—Puck. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER GUESS WHO? GUESS WHO D. The dolls are that are seen constantly down at the skating rink. O, you M. P. hold him he holds the would-be doll is who is crazy about J. W. Beware, P. H. or, P. H. will get wet. But P. H. will get wet when her. But P. H. will get him yet, because she holds him in all parts. that funnies were in the society boy. No. rapidly, we both. and said it's the "walk- Sunday. said. I The doll of W. P. H. School is who is just slightly wimpy about W. D. Is that right? In the society boy. No. rapidly, we both. and said it's the "walk- Sunday. said. I The dude is who changed his sweater and beat his way in the Peerless Club dance Tuesday evening. H. S. is the dude, Kind or hard to get by the door, you will get caught like Webb. Why the Pink and the Brown refused to go to L. C.'s party last Sunday? Because he will be entertained by the West Side dudes. We are on to you, M. W. and M. B. W. The "mother's boy" is who had some photos made this week and sent one to the teacher. He got a deer mother, B. I. you are all right. - Front - $3 per telephone PLATS AND HOUSES TO RENT. 3255 VERNON AV., 2d and 3d flats— Seven rooms; $20 each. 3516 ARMOUR AV.-Frame cottage; house convenient. 4523 Evans av., steam heat, 6 rooms.$35.00 4433 State st., stove heat, 4 rooms. 12.50 4434 Ade st., stove heat, 7 rooms. 22.50 4143 Greenland av., furnace heat, 6 rooms 20.00 3293 Vincennes av., furnace heat, 8 room 30.00 3290 Vernon av., stove heat, 6 rooms 15.00 furnished seat; steam; conveni- 3454 STATE ST.-4 and 5-rooms flats; seat; heat; $15.00 3743-6 VERNON AVE.; furnace heat; $30.00. S TO RENT Cottage Grove Ave. front building, hardwood finish throughout. large rooms, bath and gas, newly 50 and $25. ms, bath and gas. Rent $14 & $15. BOWERS & CO. 4 E. 31st St., N. E. Cor. State St. An elegant stone front building, hardwood finish throughout. We have 5 flats of 6 large rooms, bath and gas, newly decorated. Rent $22.50 and $25. Also, 6 flats of 4 rooms, bath and gas. Rent $14 & $15. The dude is who is now dealing in kindergarten. Say, R. R., I don't blame you. The doll is who can not go out of the house because she has the "meusels." Go on, S!: The doll M. W. is, who is getting very popular. The doll on Evans gave. *we* who holds recommends her. D. F. *you* are all right. The loving dolls are who attend St. Mary's. The dolls are very popular, M. P, J. B., and H. H. The doll is who says B. S. fatigues her. P. M. is correct. The gent is who, after losing his girl, went talking about her. R. R. we know what you are. The gentleman ave. dolls are who said they sent out 100 invitations to a purity during "Lent"; only 20 out of that humanness. The others were minus quantities. The dude is who lives so far out in the country and had a swell young society crowd out to see him milk the cows for milk. No one can guess his middle name. The dude is who is progressing rapidly, "Look out!" D. H., you will leave the rest of the boys in the syndicate behind, and you will get a giant said they invited one hundred. What's the matter, E. P. and P. P? The quartet are who were "walking the school day school Sunday. Lent don't cut any ice. The Evans ave. stoll is who said, "I am not interested in F. W. a bit," but she wants him to walk home with her consort. The North Side doll is who is in love with D. H., one of the "Do right boys." She must be thinking of St. Patrick's. You people guess who she is? F. D. The Indiana ave. doll is who is was once the him, but he must have quit her on the quiet for nothing. M. B. W. is the colleen brown. The Indiana K. R. would-be dude is who gave such a swell blow out last Wednesday—five dolls, one "rough neck" H. H. J. from Raymond, two from Raymond, Twenty-five gents. What were you thinking of? What were you queuing because certain gents wouldn't meet her at the skating rink. S. B. don't be so impatient. Went to the skating rink and skated on the first time. S. S., you captured all the skaters. The gent is who was so sure he had his ex-girl in trouble that he went around boating about it to it would be the friend. R. Y. you know. T. isn't bothered. The old lady who says as much as R. R has to string around the neck she shall do as she pleases, Mr. R., after C. T. has thrown you down, will you kindly come back to the skating company with. No one wants you. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. 3541 CALUMET AVE.—Nicely furnished rooms; comfortably heated, gas, bath and all other modern conveniences. Terms reasonable. Phone Douglas 22-1-1. 3235 VERNON AVE.—Nicely furnished rooms; comfortably heated; near and all other modern conveniences; near car line. 22-1 4957 ST. LAWRENCE AVE.—Nice, large light and airy front room, suitable for lady and gentleman; also nice light rear room; comfortably heated; near car line. Terms reasonable. 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Comfortably heated; hot and cold water all year. 15-22 3646 FOREST AV.—Nicely furnished rooms, comfortably heated by steam; bath, gas, telephone service and all other modern conveniences. 15-22 3523 CALUMET AV. 20 seconds to 35th st. car line—Nicely furnished rooms; all modern conveniences, including steam heat, gas, bath and telephone service. 15-22 FLATS T 3137 & 39 Cott An eleganent stone front through We have 5 flats of 6 large decorated. Rent $22.50 and Also, 6 flats of 4 rooms, bath W. U. BOW Douglas 986 4 E. The dolls of W. P. H. School are who look so much alike. C. H. and A. H. are the dolls. The girl who says she wouldn't have no more cruel browns, that she is crazy about her offy L. V. O, you A. S! The teasing brown is who said she would not fool with no more little boys under twenty years of age. O, you 'cute kid, M. P! The Cade is who is certainly making the difference in this game. The dude is who is trying to beat L. B. time. 'There isn't any chance for you, so why don't you stop wasting your time?' The doll is who certainly was "Slow Jake" and they with J. B. D. H. is the guilty one. Some one said M. W. and M. B. W. looked grapple enough last Sunday strolling down State street to make a bulldog buy it. Said he certainly would like to make up with M. B. W. But she won't let him within ten feet of her so he can apologize. Nothing doing, D. H. Is crazy about a Minneapolis dude. E. S. M. W. is the Pink. Said she wants to be called "Ditto." Why is that, M. B. W.? Does L. V. B. desire it? The cream city pink was that was tacelymose because criticism was in her mind, and the room is always room for improvement for all. The doll H. H. is who says R. C. the 72nd street dude, doesn't hold him like F. H. Sorry, L. R. C., but you are mistaken. The music professor of the Orchid Hall is professor that two different touch." Keep it up. J. J. and you will be a second Prof. Dare Peyton someday. Made a Boston in the whist game at the Perless dance. Why, O. L. the Orchid Hall champion, and G. B., the English kid. 4528 ST. LAWRENCE AVE—Nicely furnished rooms with all modern conveniences. Phone Kenwood 4227, Auto. 78618. 11-9-12-11-9-13 FLATS TO RENT. 3966 VERNON AV. 2, 2nd flat—Six rooms; bath and gas; stove heat; hardwood floors; $18 a month. Phone Drexel 6725, auto (7879) Dr. W. R. Gibson, 4002 College Ave. av. COMFORTABLY FURNISHED FLAT: All modern conveniences. Beyond Fifty-first street (East); Enquire office of the Defender. 22-1. HOUSES AND FLATS TO RENT. 504 36TH ST. One eight-room house; all modern conveniences. $30.00 per month. Apply Mr. A. G. Preduc, 3511 Calumet ave. 22. 4536 EVANS AVE. 2nd Flat—Three rooms and bath; $10 per month. Apply Mr. A. J. Preduc, 3511 Calumet. 22. BUSINESS CHANCES. SALEMEN TO SELL MEN'S AND Ladies Suits and Coats to individual measure on dollar weekly plan. Permanent position. Salary guaranteed. 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Johnson, Nelson, 33, 2215 State st.; Feb. 16. McLeary, Thomas, 32, 4838 State st.; Feb. 16. Nichols, Velmoe, 32, 2212 Indiana av.; Jan. 26. Pope, Louise, 50, 3212 Dearborn st.; Feb. 14. Reeves, David, 37, 4104 State st.; Feb. 14. Taylor, Charles, 9, 2971 La Salle st.; Feb. 14. Thornton, Joe, 32, 4124 Dearborn st.; Feb. 13. Venakes, Emily, St. Vincent's Asylum, Feb. 17. Wilson, Clarence, 27, 4809 Armour av.; Feb. 8. Ward, Charles, 65, 6511 Rhodes av.; Jan. 28. Young, Bernard, 32, 2933 South Park av.; Feb. 11. Mr. Frank Kelly, 3519 Vernon avenue, died Dec. 22 at the Illinois State Hospital after a long illness. He was brought to Chicago and thence to his home in Macon, Ga., where he was buried Jan. 22. The body was accompanied by his wife and friends. Mr. Kelly was a porter for the Northwestern railroad. He leaves a devoted wife, mother, father, six sisters and two brothers and a host of friends to mourn his death. The funeral of Mrs. Lethia Webb was held on last Monday morning at the church. The pastor assisted by Rev. J. W. Robinson, conducted the services. The funeral of Thomas McCleary was held at Undertaker Johnson's chapel Wednesday morning, Rev. Callis officiating. Mrs. L. Page passed away Friday morning, Feb. 14, at 3312 South State st., after a long and painful illness. Mr. Robert Miller, brother of the well-known democratic politician, James Miller, died at his residence, 3228 Prairie avenue, Thursday, February 13th. He was buried on Sunday. Rev. Roberts officiated. Interment was in Lincoln cemetery. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. J. Flemming, 316 North Ann st., wishes to thank his many friends, including Garden City Chapter No. 33. O. E. S., and the Palmer House Employees, in his deep sorrow caused by the death of his wife, Mary Flemming. A LOVING TRIBUTE. Mrs. Cary Shrives, sister of Mrs. Bert Williams, died very suddenly early Sunday morning. She leaves three beautiful daughters, who will keenly miss her tender care. The funeral took place at St. Thomas' Episcopal church and interment was at Oakwoods cemetery. A large number of friends attended the funeral and there were many beautiful floral designs—W. W. Talley. OBITUARY. In memory of Mrs. Erostine Shelton, who died Feb. 17, 1913, at St. Mary's hospital, after an illness of five months, Chicago loses one of her most beautiful singers, who was for many years soprano soloist for the Slayton Jubilee Singers. By birth Mrs. Shelton was a Southerner and through her warm hospitality she made many lasting friends who will miss her as only friends do. During her illness she was a patient sufferer and she showed that Christian spirit which was characteristic of her entire life and always in a joyful mood notwithstanding the fact that her condition was grave. She leaves a devoted husband, a kind and loving mother, a sister and brother and a host of friends to mourn her loss. 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Salt on the Moon. At an address delivered before the Royal Astronomical society in London a new explanation was offered of the long-standing mystery of the bright rays emanating from some of the so-called lunar craters. It is thought that they may be caused by salt efflorescence-Harper's Weekly. Modern Student er, and am tell she so get me "How about your geometry? I want you to do something in that." "Well, it's this way, father. Unless I make a certain percentage in football, they won't let me take the geometry at all." WAYMAN CHAPEL, A. M. E. CHURCH. There will be held at this church all day Sunday, Feb. 23d an extraordinary service; At 11 a. m., the pastor will preach from the subject, "The Triumph of the Cross." Several important questions will be answered, one will be virtue and Christian pleaty among the race, is it on the increase? A "second question will be, why is it that some people are leaving the Evangelical church, and following isms? The morning choir will give an extra good program Sunday, Feb. 23, at 3:00 p. m. This program will undoubtedly be the best rendered this season. Mr. George Hutchinson, tenor of Englewood, and his wife, Mrs. Clara Hutchinson, one of the foremost coloratura sopranos in the city, will be heard in some very delightful numbers. Mr. Baldwin, who made such a splendid impression with his oration rendered at the Christmas program, will deliver another oration this Sunday on "The Banishment of the Negro From This Country." Miss Rena Blunt who is under the management of Mr. Henry George, and who made such a hit at the Oakland Music Hall this fall will also sing two excellent numbers. Miss Blunt is one of the youngest musicians of the race from whom great things are expected in the future. Miss Ellie Jones of the choir will render a soprano solo and Miss Lillard of the Chicago Musical College. At the evening services the pastor will deliver the third sermon on the Book of Daniel. This one Sunday night will be "The Hand on the Wall and Its Significance in Modern Times." The church will give a banquet next Thursday night, Feb. 27th. This promises to be a very important affair. It is given by the Trustees' Aid of the church. The pastor preached for Dr. Graves last Sunday morning. Brother Boyd preached at Wayman and gave an excellent sermon. The church has been divided into 11 sections for a special effort for the main debt of the church to be known as the main debt rally. $150 has already been raised, and it is expected to be the most successful rally in years. THE AMANDA SMITH HOME. The Interracial Circle of the Amanda Smith Home gave a benefit social at the Washington Hotel Monday evening, netting $3.30, which was given the house committee for furnishings. the president, Mrs. Ohphe Wells, took the lead in ticket selling. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The stereocopticon lecture Sunday evening was well attended and very enjoyable. The Palms was sung by Miss Minnie L. Barnes, illustrating a series of pictures showing the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Mr. Settles sang, "Dear Lord, Remember Me," which was illustrated by a series of pictures. There will be another stereocopticon picture sermon next Sunday evening. 1 A banquet was tendered the basketball team last Monday evening. Plates 25 cents. Details will be given later. "Trouble at Saterlee's," a force comedy, was given by adult class No. 3 to aid in raising money for the building and improvement fund, Thursday evening, Feb. 20th. Mr. Mundy is directing the music at the church service as well as the Sunday School and we hope for as great an improvement there as in the school. There was a full choir Sunday morning and two solos were rendered. Mrs. Agee is able to be out again. The Teacher Training Class will meet every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p. m. at the church. WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. The next Quarterly conference will be held on March 6th. Quarterly meeting on the second Sunday. Rev T. A. Scott will preach the sacramen to sermon. Services next Sunday as usual. The prior will preach in the morning object: "The Path of the Just." 7:30 object: "The Power of Personal Appearance." This is the day for the interest rally. Every member and funds is expected to do their duty. The Stewardess board No. 2 met with its president, Mrs. Mary J. Jen, Tuesday evening. Much busks was transacced. HE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH. "The Contrasts of Life," was the time of our pastor's last Sabbath's course. The text was chosen from a parable of Dives and Lazurus, remember that in thy life time thou hadst thy good things and Lazurus his evil things." The characters of these two were clearly analyzed and set forth, their condition typical of contrast to-day was ludibly presented and then the "fixed gulf." A deep and lasting impression was left upon the entire antyce. Sunday evening furnished another rare treat Prof Buchman, principal of the State Normal institute of Alabama, delivered a most pleasing address, relate with facts and figures. He shows that 370,000 white children of Alabama have annually expanded their education by the state $100,000, while in the same state $300,000 are spent upon the education on 322,000 Negro children. He cloaked with a most earnest plea for the young men and women of the North to thoroughly equip themselves and "com to the South" and help us. The poor will preach to-morrow morning and celebrate. Sunday a afternoon, Fri 4 p. M. Prd. C. W. H. Wendell Phillips High give an address. Vocal Lillian Ingram and Mrs. february 23, at perrine of the School will Solos by Mrs. Chas. Settles. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Rosenwald were guests of the Center Monday evening, when a large assembly gave interest to the topic of discussion, "The Negro in Chicago." The following day Mrs. C. P. Woolley accompanied the expedition to Tuskegee in Mr. Rosenwald's private car to be present at the dedication of Lincoln Hall, in which Dr. G. C. Hall figured conspicuously as orator of the day. She will be met in Atlanta by Mrs. Geo. F. Shears. From there they will go to many southern points, including Hampton and Washington for the inauguration. While there Mrs. Woolley will speak to the National Association of Woman's Suffrage. Mrs. G. L. Cone's Girl's Culture Club gave a dramatic entertainment Saturday morning with excellent success. The Center Woman's Club will give a bazaar Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, February 25, 26, and 27, from 5 to 11 p.m. An assortment of fancy and useful articles will be sold. Musical and Literary program each evening. Light supper and refreshments during bazaar hours. Admission 10 cents. LINCOLN MEMORIAL CONGRE- GATIONAL Morning Service—Rev. M. Evans in the Pulpit—Subject, "The Power of Faith In, the Christ."—Text: Acts 16:29-31—Words: "Sir, What Must I Do to be Saved?" "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and Thou Shalt Be Saved, and Thy House."—Evening Service, Dr. Theo. Mazee the Instructor.—Subject: "The Seven Signs of Health." For the first time in many months, "The Spirit of Consideration," inspired by the Master upon behalf of his faithful servant, asserted itself, and gave Dr. Lawrence "a Sabbath off." (With the rest of us he was "looker on in Vienna," a listener to the oracles of the moment). The occasion and the circumstances surrounding it—as pertaining to the morning and evening service at "The Memorial" last Sabbath, were new and unusual. Two splendid men, both scholars and savants in their distinct schools of thought and endeavor, occupied at different hours "the place of instruction and wisdom," and cach—the one a Caucasian, the other an Afro-American—won their right to be perpetuated in the "Book of Splendid Efforts" as among those who "love their fellow men." Said the Rev. M. Evans, white: "Faith in Christ makes men whole. It frees from sin, in that it gives the individual the power to overcome his REV. EUGENE LAWRENCE evil habits. And if sufficiently cherished and exercised, it destroys the desire to satisfy sinful lusts and passions. Many drunkards having laid hold of that faith, and fully embraced it, have not only succeeded in breaking the habit, but have become ardent reformers. Among the many we need but mention the name of Gen. Booth, whose labors in the Salvation Army can never be forgotten or even estimated. "This faith brings peace and happiness. Such was the case with Paul and Silas. So complete were their peace and happiness that they were able to sing and pray even while in prison, and in answer to their prayers God gave them victory. He made them to triumph, when to all outward appearance they had no way of escape. "It is not mere intellectual belief, nor a spasmodic ascetic to a religious impulse. It is confidence and trust in the person toward whom we exercise the faith. 'Belleve on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.' If, therefore, we have faith in Him He will also give us victory; first over the power of evil that is within, and then without. "The patient must have confidence in his doctor and nurse, or else the treatment and medicine will do little or no good. Starting out at our daily tasks, we must believe that we are equal to them, or we have failed in the very beginning. If therefore our faith in Christ is to become effective we must exercise it constantly." At the evening service the congregation was favored with a most instructive lecture by Dr. Theo. Mazee. His general theme was "The Seven Signs of Health." The subject was very ably and skillfully discussed, with much profit to his hearers. It is our hope that we may have him again later on. Inasmuch as Dr. Mazee's lecture had to do mainly with the teeth, their care, and consequent effect upon the general health of the individual, we hope also to have one or more lectures by one of our physicians upon the general term therapeutics. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH Sunday morning service, 10:45 a. m.; Sunday School, 1:15 p. m.; Intermediate C. E. prayer meeting, 6:00 p. m.; Senior C. E. prayer meeting, 7:00 p. m.; evening service, 8:00 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday eve., 8:00 p. m. To all of these services you are most cordially invited. Last Sunday was St. John's second quarterly meeting of this conference year. At the close of the last one just three months ago, Dr. Wilson ex- pressed his heartfelt God and to all who assisted, the occasion such a grand. He also stated that inasmuc, such great things were achieved at his first quarter meeting at St. John, surely with the combined efforts of all of the members and friends still greater things should be hoped for and accomplished at the next. These words, as seed, did not fall into stony places but into good soil, bringing forth an abundant harvest, which was in evidence at the quarterly meeting services of last Sunday. With greater anxiety and fondest hopes did the members and friends look forward to the day, and preparations for the spiritual uplift and enjoyment were made for all. Friends from the down town churches turned out unusually strong and filled the church to its utmost capacity. Leading up from the morning service the true spirit of the day was felt, presiding Elder Reeves having turned the spiritual coal on fire in burning order with one of his powerful sermons at the morning service. At three o'clock the communion service was begun and the following pastors together with the Presiding Elder, Rev. Timothy Reeves, were present: Rev. Chas. Griffin, Rev. Wood, Rev. Higgins, Dr. Stewart and Dr. Carey. Just behind this splendid number of divines who seemed ready to answer to any call, sat an anxious looking group, choir members, who pealed out soul stirring songs, into which they put their very souls. These had a very touching effect upon the congregation, and many utterances of approval and appreciation did these songs provoke. Dr. A. J. Carey preached the communion sermon and in proportion as he received the valuable message from on high gave he it unto his anxious hearers. This sermon having left such a wonderful impression upon all, and the singing being so appealing to the soul, gave to all the blessed assurance that where Jesus is 'its heaven there. The eventing service was but a continuation of this wonderful visitation of the spirit and was increased by the truthful and timely utterances of Presiding Elder Reeves in his able discourse delivered at this service. The entire day was well spent, and to the many friends who by their presence and contributions helped to make this divine service a splendid sucess the pastor and members of St. John wish to extend their many thanks. The Sunday School held a very profitable hour's session last Sunday, every part of which was filled with interest and enthusiasm. Miss Alice Warfeld, the newly elected Supt. of the International C. E. Society, together with Mr. William Curtis, led the prayer meeting last Sunday evening. After a spley talk by the able superintendent, the Intermediates caught the fire and a blaze of enthusiasm swept through the meeting. The Valentine Social given at Mrs. Bertha Pryor's 6127 Center Ave., last Friday evening, was quite a success, both in point of financial help and social enjoyment. The Intermediates were well pleased with this attempt and are now making plans for another affair to be given soon. The Rally is the next big thing to come off at St. John, and the pastor is desirous of having the various pastors and presiding elders get right busy toward raising the $1,600 which is the present indebtedness of the church. While there have not been many extraordinary efforts put forth thus far for the raising of this sum, the pastors and presiding elders are confident that at the close of the Mock Conference and Rally which will convene on the evening of the 19th and 20th of May this amount shall have been collected. The Fannie Wilson Matron's Improvement Club met Friday afternoon, Feb. 14, at the residence of the directress, Mrs. Fannie Wilson, 6715 Champlain Ave. At the next meeting, Feb. 28, the club will take up china painting and needlework. Mrs.' P. Campbell has charge of the students in needlework. Everything from knitting to hammered brass is to be taught. Mrs. Bessie Payne has charge of the students in china painting for the present. We have a new member in the person of little Miss Mitchel. We gladly welcome visitors and new members to our club. The next meeting will be held Feb. 28 at the residence of Mrs. Addie Duncan, 6144 Carpenter St. Mrs. Jos. Dunn, Pres. Mrs. Fannie Wilson, Directress. Mrs. E. M. Bailey of 3200 Rhodes Ave. is a new subscriber for the Defender. Who will be next? ORIGIN OF SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH. On March 15, 1911, with an attendance of twelve persons, Rev J. E. Heywood opened a Baptist mission at 203 Armour avenue. The following months brought such a decided increase that organization was advised and consummated, the Rev J. F. Thomas being moderator. The eight members who then constituted the Salem Baptist church, with true zeal and great energy met the situation bravely, and in eighteen months not only had they kept up the expense of maintenance, but in addition thereto they had accumulated a saving of $2,000. Then with a view to the better accommodation of their growing congregation, the Rev Heywood began the purchase of the church building at the corner of 30th and La Salle streets, making a first payment of $2,000; and under his intelligent leadership they rapidly reduced the remainder of the debt. Within the space of two years Salem Baptist church has increased from a membership of eight to 250; from a seating capacity of 100 in a store front to 1,400 in a church edifice; from paying a rent of $25 per month to the ownership of a $15,000 church with a three-story brick flat building in the rear netting an income of $100 per month. The church is composed of a main auditorium and gallery, a Sunday school room, a pastor's study and a trustee room. This wonderful work has been made possible through the tireless and effi- God client services rendered by the Rev. He Heywood. A Christian character, an unswerving trust in God and a consistent life has marked his career. his his logically arranged seminars continues to interest, convince and please his still ever-growing audiences. Companion to him in his work is his faithful and humble wife, who deserves the great est credit for her inestimable work. fall THE Y. M. C. A. HEADQUARTERS The Latest News of the Work In This City—Items of Interest—Speakers. Mr. Harry Williams, Inter-Church Secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association of Chicago, spoke of the "Transformation of Power" at the Y. M. C. A. meeting of the Wabash Avenue Department held at the Odd Fellows Hall on last Sunday. Mr. Williams proved to the men that he is well fitted for the position that he holds with the Association of the city, by the effective way in which he grasps and holds the attention of his audience. In the song service he entered heartily in the meeting by singing an impromptu duet with the leader of the singing. The speaker's table was moved at his suggestion from the high platform to the floor where his audience was seated, which added much to the interest of the dress. "We should look more on Jesus, any man will become a Christian who does this. What we look on constantly we admire and will learn to love. I have little faith in that man who claims to be a Christian and fails to use his Bible. God can work wonderfully through us in bringing about His Kingdom if we will place ourselves in the way of the Great Power of his Holy Spirit." Rev. G. E. Carter, a young man who is studying for the ministry, will speak at the Y. M. C. A. meeting on Sunday, February 23rd, at 4 o'clock, "Lack of Knowledge is Destructive to any People," taken from the Hosea 4-6, will be the theme of the discourse. All men are invited. A large group of young men from the Chicago post office, where the speaker is employed, are expected to attend the meeting. The Y. M. C. A. qartet will sing at the noon meeting held in the shops of the C. & N. W. railroad yards on Friday next. The meeting will be conducted by Mr. N. W. Norcott, Metropolitan Secretary of the Railroad Y. M. C. A. of Chicago. The work at our Y. M. C. A. building is nearing completion. The building has been enclosed during the winter and the workmen have been busily engaged in plastering, placing the electric piping for the wires, setting the plumbing piping and fixtures and the various pieces of machinery that are to be used in the building. At present the cement floors are being laid in the wash rooms situated on the ground floor and in the various wash rooms of the building, the painters and varnishers are putting the finishing touches on the wood-work, the carpenters are putting on the wood trimming around the doors, windows and walls of the building, the electricians are putting in the wires for the lighting and signaling devices which are to be used in the various rooms, the plumbers are placing in the lavatories toilets, showers, and drinking fountains on the floors, while the marble workers are placing around the marble, etc. We as subscribers have something to do in connection with the work that is being done by these skilled artisans, and that is to pay our subscriptions at the earliest possible time. Some are paying daily, but not enough to relieve us of the embarrassment that comes when speaking to others of the interest that the colored people are showing in the project. Our good friends, Messrs. Julius Rosenwald, N. W. Harris and Cyrus H. McCormick, have already paid their subscriptions and are watching the progress that is being made at the building, making inquiry as to how the colored people are paying. It is for this reason and again our anxiety to reduce the expense of collecting and to open up the work at the earliest possible moment that we are making this urgent appeal for our subscribers to pay up. Our men and boys need the building. The collectors of the association will be glad to call for the payment of your subscription if you will not notify us. May we have the call? Judge's Two Rules Judge Hans Hamilton, at the Blackpool (Eng.) county court, replying to an expression of regret at his forthcoming retirement, said that, in order to expedite business and save time, he always had in front of him, written in large letters upon a piece of blotting paper, the words: "Do not talk Do not make jokes." Outwitted the Cabby One day it was raining very heavily in Berlin, and a wealthy merchant, on leaving the exchange, halted a cab and asked to be driven to a distant part of the city. On the way the merchant discovered that he had forgotten to put his purse in his pocket. What was to be done? On reaching his destination he got out of the cab and said to the driver: "Will you please give me a match? I have dropped a gold-piece on the floor of the cab." Instanter the cabman whipped up his horse and soon disappeared round the next corner. Scientific Gardening in England Scientific gardening in England. By the use of French gardening methods, relying largely upon hotbeds and glass jars in the colder months, single acres of ground near London are being made to yield from $2,400 to $3,000 in vegetables annually. There is a product to market throughout the year. Melons, little grown in England, are forced by a steady temperature of 90 degrees, generated by manure. HOW THEY GROW OLD. If a woman is thought to be than she is it grieves her so the soin looks as old as she's thought to be—Waldo Baston. WORLDLY WISE PERSON WORLDLY WISE PERSON BY JOSEPHINE CARROLL. As a little girl Albertine always sat in the chair in the farthest corner when she went to children's parties. She had a meek, pretty little face, abundant yellow hair and large, appealing blue eyes that held a shadow of apology them for her temerity in presuming to exist. She retained the modest violet atmosphere after she was grown up. Other girls might blossom into daring coquettes and fascinating belles, but Albertine always kept in the background. Whenever people looked at her they involuntarily thought of lace mitts and hoopskirts and curtains. They felt that Albertine should be put under glass. This being the case, it was astonishing that down in her secret heart Albertine had a fierce love of the daring, the wild and gay and the extreme. When she picked out a dress design she always chose the rankest, most alarming atrocity. The dressmaker said, "Oh, certainly," and then proceeded to modify the pattern to suit Albertine's appearance. Things had a way of drooping softly on her in old fashioned lines. She wanted to look frightfully smart and somehow she never did. Secretly she suspected the dressmakers, but she never dared accuse them. It was the same way when it came to the young men. Let a perfectly steady, sober youth who earned a regular salary and was good to his mother come her way and Albertine raised her little nose and sniffed. She simply could not see him. She admired extravagantly the sort of young man who dashed down the street wearing crimson silk socks and a tie to match and the latest cry in waltcoats, and if he was followed by a bulldog so much the better. If people raised their eyebrows and coughed discreetly when his name was mentioned it made the situation perfect. Albertine always felt loftily then that she was an experienced, worldly wise person and the eyebrow raisers were narrow provincials. Usually the bulldoggy young man never progressed in the acquaintance farther than raising his hat and casting an entrancing smile at her, but Albertine was satisfied with just adoring him from a distance. Her family was quite alarmed when she fell in love with Harry Jungles, because Harry always was in debt and worked only semi-occasionally, and Albertine's relatives had a great deal of money. Harry seemed awake to this, for he actually called on Albertine and talked poetry to her in the parlor in low, rich tones and told her how the world misjudged him. Albertine went so far as to powder her already white nose and her mother caught her once using an eyebrow pencil. It was much the same as though an Easter lily had begun to rouge. The situation was saved, however, by the sheriff's removing Harry for forgery, and after that Albertine wore what she thought was a heart broken expression and thought she throw into her face deep lines of experience and suffering. After Harry several others of the same kind followed. Therefore, having long hovered over Albertine in fear that she would do some fool thing and spoil her life her family was entranced when she became engaged to Jeffrey. It all happened so suddenly that one was scarcely aware Jeffrey was on earth before he was introducing himself as a future son-in-law and brother. Jeffrey was absolutely as nearly perfect as he could be for Albertine. Liberal minded people might say he erred on the side of rigidity and propriety and possible narrowness, but one felt that he would always be at home at six o'clock sharp for dinner and that Albertine never would have to hang out of the front window trying to distinguish whether it was he wavering down the street at one o'clock in the morning. Jeffrey choked at the sight of a cigarette, wouldn't be caught dead at a dog show and said his wife never should be permitted to wear decollete gowns in the evening. The more people considered the matter the more inexplicable it became. Finally her dearest friend flatly asked Albertine to explain Jeffrey's attractions. "You see," said the dearest friend, "with your ideas I can't understand how you happen to fall in love with Jeffrey, of all men." "Of all men!" echoed Albertine in pitying astonishment. "Why, I'll tell you, Susie—because I recognized at once that Jeffrey is the most sophisticated sort of person. He's such a man of the world. I can't abide these gooey-gooey men!"—Chicago Daily News. Smoking In Winter A physician of note asserts that smoking has a worse effect on most people in winter than in summer, and he advises all smokers who find their health and mental faculties impaired in winter for no apparent reason to accept tobacco as the explanation and to cut down their smoking during the colder months. Tobacco, he says, is a very powerful drug and cannot be consumed in large quantities without producing a certain effect on the heart. It must be remembered that during the winter the heart has a great deal more work to do in summer, for the cold causes the blood vessels to become small and pinch, as thus less able to bear the extra. In put upon it by smoking.—From the Family Doctor. Trawlers Hurt the Telephone Trawlers Hurt the Telephone. Some difficulty is being experienced by the Japanese telegraph service owing to the damage caused to the submarine cables off the coast of Japan by fishing trawlers. Owing to the profitable nature of the business, there has recently been a large increase in the number of trawlers, with the result that an interruption of telegraph service is frequently caused. The authorities of the government telegraphs and agricultural departments are at present conferring as to the steps to be taken to overcome the difficulty. News Notes of the Nation's Capital By R. W. THOMPSON Washington, D. C., Feb. 21.—On Thursday, March 6, under call of Rev. S. L. Corrothers, there will be held a notable race conference, in conjunction with the annual meeting of the National Independent Civil and Political League of America, of which Dr. Corrothers is president. It is expected that not less than 500 delegates will be present, representing every state in the Union. The meeting will be held at Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church, and an evening open session will be provided for, in order that all may have an opportunity to attend. Among those who have been invited to deliver addresses during the series are: Senator W. O. Bradley, the Kentucky "war horse"; Bishop Alexander Walters, Senator W. P. Jackson, of Maryland; G. Vernor Phillips Lee Goldborough, of Maryland; Gen. A. S. Burt, Hon. J. C. Napier, Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Editor W. Calvin Chase and others of like prominence. It is the purpose of Dr. Corrothers, as explained to your correspondent, to establish a national bureau to promote legislation in Congress and in the states, favorable to the advancement of the race and to take steps to protect the race in the enjoyment of its full civil and political rights. Lynching, segregation, intermarriage of races, jim-crow cars, denial of accommodations in public places and employment in the avenues of trade and industry will all be duly considered by this bureau. A general movement for racial unity along all essential lines is to be launched at this race conference, March 6. Dr. Corrothers will preside and deliver a keynote address that will be likely to set the entire country to thinking. Manager A. J. Thomas announces a monster bill for the inaugural period at the Howard theater, made up of the best white and colored performers. As a special attraction, arrangements are being made for the appearance of the famous Griffin Sisters, acknowledged everywhere to be "topnotchers" in their profession and a fine example of the possibilities of the race in the theatrical world. They will probably send a message this week to their Washington friends through Manager Thomas. A call has been made for a conference of the leaders of the National Democratic League, to be held at the Y. M. C. A., 1836 12th street northwest, beginning at 10 o'clock, March 5. All race democratic organizations are requested to send delegates. Each organization having ten or more members is entitled to one delegate and one additional delegate for each fifty members above ten, provided no organization shall have more than five delegates. The call is signed by Bishop Alexander Walters, president, and Charles L. Barnes, secretary. Addresses by many prominent race democrats are announced. Friends and members of the G. M. E. Church are deeply interested in the great "Jubilee Celebration," which he proposes to hold in his diocese, centering at Nashville, Tenn. Bishop Phillips was once the pastor of Israel G. M. E. Church, this city, and a celebration under his direction at any point takes on a national character in the eyes of his former parishioners here. It is expected that pronounced results, intellectually, spiritually and financially, will flow out of this nationwide observance. A well-known correspondent, speaking of Bishop Phillips, said: "No distinguished churchman of the race enjoys the confidence and love of his race to a greater degree than Bishop Phillips. He stands for honor, righteousness and truth in all the relations of life. He is a race man and bears himself always like a man proud of the race to which he belongs. The Bishop will give out the particulars of his splendid meeting at an early date. A conference that is bound to exert a vital influence upon the cause of education was held here last Thursday between Dr. J. E. Sheepard, founder and president of the National Religious Training School at Durham, N.C., and Dr. Booker T. Washington, known the world over as "The Wizard of Tuskegee." From the establishment of the broad-gauged institution at Durham, Dr. Washington has watched with sympathetic interest the helpful work Dr. Sheepard has been doing there and desiring to know more of the plans and purposes of the noted young educator, suggested the interview that took place here a few days ago. The exact status of the National Religious Training School, its resources, patrons, value of plant, students and the general outlook for the future, were all gone over carefully, and Dr. Washington is said to have been greatly pleased with the showing made by Dr. Shepard and his supporters. It is given out that Dr. Washington will, under the new arrangement, lend his heartiest influence to the movement which has been so well begun and co-operate with Dr. Shepard in raising an endowment fund sufficient to maintain the school and carry on the work for which it was specifically established. A Kansas City (Mo.) man met a trump in the street the other day and was asked for a meal. The man congened with surprising rapidity. He took the trump to a restaurant, ordered him a meal and then called an officer and identified the trump as one of a gang that had held him up and robbed him a few days before. Best to Get It Over Early. Love's like the measles—all the when it comes late in life. THE RIGHT KIND OF REPRESENTATION. The money we save represents the time we put to good use.—Waldo Baston. Tramp's Memory Was Faulty HAS NOT YET WON POSITION Flowing Collar, Extremely Popular in Paris, Fails to Make Much Headway in This Country. The Richelieu, the Titan and the Van Dyke are the three flowering colars which expose the neck or turn away from the stock of wags tule. The Richelieu is one of the Paris fantasies, but it has not proved popular in America, although it is exceedingly pretty. It is made of accordion pleated tulle, finished with a tiny edge of clunky and basted into a round neck. It goes around the shoulders in an even line, reaching nearly to the armholes. When it is worn without a high stock it is trying, but when it is merely an accessory to the stock it is very attractive. The Van Dyke is another form of the same kind of collar cut in points. It will be worn in embroidered linen as well as in tulle and chiffon cloth. The linen ones are quite Quakerish in their effect and do not exactly fit in with the soft slinkiness of the clothes of the day, but possibly this style will have its followers by reason of this striking contrast. As to the Robespierre no one could add to its popularity by a word of praise or explanation. There have been few trifling fashions that have had its success. It came at a time when the entire world wanted a new collar and it was so cleverly adjusted to every need and turned out in such vast quantities all over the land that it was easy for every woman to adopt it in some make-up before it was a month old. It has lasted nearly a year and there is no sign that its star is waning. The news comes from Paris that smart women are discarding frills and jabots and all manner of accessories that stand out or bulge from a plain surface. The American women have been dropping the frills and cascades for a month or two, and it is probable that the early spring will see the plain, flat, sheer blouse the ruler of all others. This does not mean the return of the manish shirt waists absolutely. One may get her effect from any combination of color or fabrics, such as putting satin against satin in two or three tones, but one will not pin on a cascade of lace or embroidery to cover up the front of the blouse. TAILORED BLOUSE OF VOILE Model Is Taking the Place of the Lingerie Waist and in Most Respects Is Far Superior. Tailored models of voile, linen, silk and velveteen have taken the place of the much used and abused lingerie waist, now practically a memory only. Lace when used at all is usually combined with silk or some other of the before mentioned materials and used as applied bands, vests, collars, etc. Voile lends itself so admirably to tucked and pleat- 1 ed models that it easily holds the lead in separate blouse materials. It possesses also the much-desired attribute of washing without injury. The model of today is a sample of the style of blouse used for plain tailored suits. Made of white washable volle is this and tucked finely on front and sleeves which reach to the hands. There is a detachable Robespiere collar of lace and satin bow at the neck. For the lace collars similar shapes of black and white satin would be stylish substitutes. NAPKIN RINGS MOST ORNATE Elaborate and Dainty Dining Table Accompaniments Made Both in Silver and Gold. Oblong napkin rings with squared-off ends are among the novelties in table furnishings. They are developed in silver and gold, decorated with an engraved pattern or repousse pounded into an oriental design and in carved ivory or painted celluloid. These oblong rings are found cheek by jowl with the holders of circulary type, instead of being rather ponderous affairs, are now decidedly narrow and rather sparsely decorated. They also lack the rolling double rims which erstwhile distinguished such rings. Not especially substantial, yet wonderfully attractive, are the napkin rings of filigree silver. Of the most delicate design and irregularly edged, they look—when drawn over a roll of damask—like a tracery in frost. If carefully handled they do not bend out of shape or break, but it is necessary to use extreme deliberation in cleaning. Notes on the Styles Dainty little nightgowns of fine nainook have deep yokes of allover embroidery coming below the bust, a ribbon run embroidery beading separating the two fabrics. The edge of the yoke and the short sleeves which it forms arr finished with Cluny Irish crochet, or with one of the Saint Gall edgings. A new petticoat is trimmed with two rows of six-inch embroidery flouncing, one row turned up and the other down, and a ribbon-run beading joining the two at the center. Of course, the upper row is appliqued to the petticoat at the edge of the scallops. The effort we make is the effort that makes us later—Waldo Basson. MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC "All Passes, Art Alone Endures" "You's Colored Just Dey Same." One on de weest things I discover "mongst de people of my race In de yday de yday de yday each other In de yday de yday out some place Now et yous is write us snow, And et yous got all kinds of dough, El yous has got long, straight hair, El yous has got long, straight hair In any ngy blood de yday fund, White foks say you ant uer kind, An' you might well us well your name, Kase you's colored just de yame. You's mad when colored move next door Just cause you think out you is white, Just cause you think out you is white Dan n' yday wasn't in sight. You talk so soft no one can hear, An' of a places man should appear, You talk so soft no one can hear, Shut out all the Negro race. But we all know you, honey, You we know you can't money, You we know you can't to blame. But you's colored just de same. Being white, you see, ain't all Neither in friends or relations, You can come with a gall, but you can't qualify for a Tain't no use to hod your head so high. Might as well speak as you pass by. We all knows you tries to be white. We don't know you Powder and paint don't hide from view The kind of black we know's in you. Own up, honey, you're not to blame, But you's colored just the same. WITH THE PLAY FOLKS IN WASHINGTON. Washington, D. C., Feb. 21.—The choral concert presented at the Howard theater Sunday by the Washington Conservatory of Music was, like all of their concerts, a delightful success in quality, length and audience. It is the hope of its patrons and many of the leading ministers that the Sunday concert of uplifting classics will be a helpful contribution to the general culture of our young people. The large audience which heard the initial concert was a compliment to the work and purpose of this, our first and only mission school of music conducted by negroes in America. The Choral Society, only recently organized, reflected great credit upon the training of the capable director, Mr. Harry A. Williams. The exceptionally rich program embraced the kirmess scene from Gounod's "Faust;" "The Inflammatus" (Rossini); African melodies (S. Coleridge-Taylor) and many other standard compositions. The student soloists, now under the skillful tuition of Mr. Harry A. Williams, presented to the audience excellent voices and showed talent of the most promising character. They were Misses Enola MacDaniel, Lillian Evans, Alta Sctoon and Mr. Adolph Hodge, all of whom did highly satisfactory work. The rendition of "The Firefly" (Frimi) by Miss Jeanna Kelly, the well-known dramatic contralto, brought persistent encores, and the violin solos by Mr. Felix Fowler Weir were received with evidences or approval. The concert as a whole was a revelation of the art musical. Society and musical circles are now all agog over the coming production of Gilbert & Sullivan's tuneful comic opera, "The Mikado." to be given Saturday evening. March 1, by the Choral Society of the Conservatory of Music. A special matinee will be given at 3:30 p. m., March 5. Miss Daisy Tapley is to come down from New York, making her first professional appearance in Washington, to sing the contralto role of "Katisha." Miss Lillian Blanche Wright, of Chicago, is to be "Yum-Yum" and Mr. 1. O. Westmoreland is cast as "Nanki-Poo." The other parts are assigned to capable hands and the performance will be in keeping with the lofty standard set by Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall's excellent school. The Grand This Week The Grand this week is offering a great slaughter in nets, after the photo plays if you had never laughed, you will sure do so when the following program is being rendered: Nelusco and Levina, in the Burlesque Magician; Clay & Buckley, singing and dancing as usual. Then follows Mr. Lew Cantor, A Trip to Joyville, here where you get a headache. Then Jones and Grant get off at the Joyville depot and flatten things out as they leave the stage they turn the boards over to the Joyville bug, we see the same fun-makers in their old time form when it was Jones, Grant and Jones. They are making good and have been employed about the city for the past three months. The Monogram Theater After taking in the first shows along the stroll all eyes are then turned to the Monogram where Mme. Rosalie Tylor, with her Honolulu Duo, Mr. Girwood sings some of the native songs and he plays on the national instruments including the tom-tom drums. Mme. Tylor having returned to the stroll after an absence of 18 months' stay in Honolulu was hailed at the opening week with flowers and applause. Green and Marlow. Davis and Le Roy and Stewart and Foster, all playing their parts well. It pays to see these artists this week. Mme. Jennie Watts Brown is meeting with great success in the East. Her recent dates were as follows: Feb. 10 at McKeespor*, Feb. 14 at Franklin, Feb. 21 at Beaver Falls. These are all cities in the state of Pennsylvania. In an account of the noticing of Dave Peyton that appeared in our last issue it was erroneously stated that he was the author of "You Certainly Look Good to Me," and "The Pussy Cat Rag," when in fact these two popular songs are the creation of Messrs. Harry Taylor and William Gill. The Chicago Defender is glad to make the correction. BETHEL LITERARY CLUB The Lincoln-Allen celebration held at Bethel Church last Sunday was a great success. Hon. George W. Ellis and L. W. Washington made able addresses to a large audience. Next Sunday, Feb. 23, at four o'clock, Hon. Beauregard F. Moseley will address the club. Subject, "Reformation Required in Our Laws for the Advancement of Hu many." Good musical program Everybody welcome. DANCERS WANTED. Wanted For City Work—Four octo- roons for Spanish Lady Quartette. Good singers; no experience. Address X. T. V., Chicago Defender Office. Manager G. J. Thomas of the New Howard Theater, Washington, D. C. wishes to hear from the Griffin Sisters. HAVE A LAUGH WITH ME By Waldo L. Bateon. Why didn't you marry in your young days? Because if I had I wouldn't have had any young days. Teacher—What were you and Willie fighting for? Johnnie—Willie was fighting for his life and I wanted it. Mike—I hear you've inherited some money. Pat—Oh, a little. Mike—How did it happen? Pat—Well, you see my father was rich and he died before I did. Husband—There is one objection I have to you, dearie. Wife—What is that? Husband—And that is, you like dogs too well. Wife—I know it; that's why I'm not single. Conservatory Living Room. A happy idea in house construction, says Country Life in America, is the new plan of combining conservatory and living room. The idea has possibilities, both for the elaborate mansion and the modest cottage. Ferns, flowers, easy chairs and abundant sunlight make the conservatory living room an apartment that radiates beauty, cheerfulness and comfort. Decay of Glaze. Few persons who admire the iridescence of ancient glassware know that the prismatic hues displayed are a result of the decay of the glass. When disintegration sets in, the substance of the glass spits into exceedingly thin laminae, which, as the sunlight traverses them, give rise to a splendid play of colors. Like the leaves of a forest, these delicate glasses signalize their approaching dissolution by becoming more beautiful—Harper's Weekly. Appetizer. Toast Saltines or other small crackers and spread crackers with a thin coating of deviled ham, then place upon the ham a thin slice of Swiss cheese, season with a little salt and paprika. Place in an oven to soften the cheese and serve hot, one or two crackers to each individual on hot plates. Feminine Extortions They are few and far between, but still they exist. This rare member of the sex is the girl who actually asks men companions to purcha- her anything for which she may take a fancy. It is decidedly unfair to the man, and he dislikes the feminine-thoughtlessness. He will soon desert a girl who has the weakness. It is surely unfeminine—Exchange. Twine Holder and Gutter Every kitchen should be equipped with twine string. Buy a small tin funnel for five cents, file a notch in the bottom of the snout and turn the edge up, filling that. Put the ball of twine in the funnel, letting the end hang through the snout. A little jerk across the upturned edge of tin will serve as a cutter and save fingers and temper and time. Being Popular. Everybody likes to be popular, and everybody can be popular, provided they cultivate certain virtues essential to success. To be popular you must be kind and sincere, pleasant to every one, attentive to your elders and sympathetic in the troubles and worries of daily life. Do not be hypercritical, and never indulge in the plain speaking which, although it may be true, causes pain, and wounds another's feelings. Not Recorded. Our wide reading of history shows no record of a statesman dying of overwork after election—Atchison Globe. If iodine is spilled on linen or cotton, pour boiling hot starch over the stain. Repeat this twice within an hour and the stain will disappear. This will remove nearly all kinds of ink stains also. Phases of Scandal It will ever remain a mystery why so many men and women like to talk about themselves when there are so many persons willing to undertake the task and do it better. Resourceful Editor Office Boy—"There are two men out there, sir, who want to see you; one of them is a poet and the other a deaf man." Editor—"Well, go out and tell the poet that the deaf man is the editor, and let them fight it out between them." Homely HInt. The air of a cellar or any dark store room can be kept sweet by hanging lumps of charcoal there in net bags. Every few weeks the charcoal should be taken out, made very hot and returned to the bag. A woman can lean out of her window and get more news than a hustling reporter.—Waldo Baston. AN ABRUPT PROPOSAL By MARY D. ARNOTT. Honeymoon House was aglow with pink candle light and the warmth of friendship. Laughter mingled with the clink of punch cups as the twelve guests arose to toast her genial hostess, and to wish her bon voyage on her prospective trip to the continent. There was a tremor in her voice as Mrs. Thomas responded to the kindly wishes of her guests. Honeymoon House had in turn harbored four of the couples during the embarkation onto the sea of matrimony. Being childless herself Mrs. Smith took especial interest in young people who were making their own way in life. James Sutcliffe arose. "To the next couple who occupy Honeymoon House!" he said. There was a hearty response and a burst of merriment as all eyes centered on the speaker. Out of the laughter the host's voice arose. "It's up to you and Reta—you are the only eligibles for the position," he toasted with eyes that embraced a discomfited couple. A blank look came into Reta Elliot's face as she glanced at Mr. Thomas. "You know very well, Ted, that Jimmy Sutcliffe and I are far too busy in our individual pursuits to entertain the thought of matrimony." She smiled half wistfully at big Jim. "You see, Jim's pleasure and mine, in Honeymoon House, preceded that of any of you. An interior decorator and an architect are apt to look upon the output of their brains as something infinitely beautiful. Jim and I love every nook and cranny in this house, but it is not a necessity that we marry—in order to enjoy it." A shadow flitted into the eyes of the hostess. "I am sorry, in view of your fondness for the place, to tell you that this may be your farewell visit to Honeymoon House," she said. Mrs. Thomas continued without awaiting the protests which she knew were on every lip. "Yes—it is a fact. The first couple to marry before my trip abroad is to have it for a wedding present." "What?" exclaimed Sutcliffe. "You are going to give it away?" Mrs. Thomas nodded. "For keeps?" questioned Reta. The hostess nodded more emphatically. "Yes. To tell you the truth—I am a bit tired of journeying into the mountains every year. I have decided to give it to some of my friends who will appreciate its beauty, and who will take good care of it. I know at least three possible tenants. They will no doubt all jump at the offer." An ominous silence fell upon the group. Honeymoon House held memories of many happy yesterday that were to be no part of the tomorrow. Unconsciously, Reta and Jim had sought each other's eyes. A look of pain drew them into closer understanding. "Reta and I are responsible for all its beauty," thought Jim. "It is ours," thought Reta, and a tear felt strangely near her lashes, "Edith Thomas has no right to give it away!" She cast a resentful glance at her hostess. Mrs. Thomas caught the glance and its meaning. She laughingly retorted: "I know what is in your mind, Reta, but you have as good a chance of winning the house as anyone." Reta's voice was not altogether steady as she answered: "That wouldn't do Jimmy any good, and he loves the house as much as I do." The host's voice, half laughing and half earnest, joined the discussion. hall earnest, joined the discussion. "Under the trying circumstances why not make this a marriage of convenience. The house is, fortunately, of a rambling temperament. Jim might occupy the cast ramble and Reta the west. Also, the room intended for a nursery could be converted into a second dining-room. That is," he continued in rallery, "providing you cannot agree to dine together." "Ted!" admonished Mrs. Thomas. "Can't you see that you are embarrassing our guests?" From out the merriment Jim's voice finally found itself. No one observed the strained muscles about his mouth nor the hardness of his tone as he addressed Reta. "Well—Reta—how does Ted's idea strike you?" A breathless silence followed Jim's abrupt proposal. A stirring of sympathy swept over the feminine element. Reta cast an indignant glance at Jim. Rising swiftly she left the room without a backward glance. The host's face fell as he watched the retreating figure. He turned apologetically toward Sutcliffe. "I am afraid we are in bad," he said. "It is up to you to square us." But Jim had not heard. Already he was striding toward the arbor whither Reta had taken her indignation. He put his arms about her and would not let her go for all her frantic struggles. "I couldn't propose sentimentally before all the crowd," he told her gently. For English-Speaking Travelers. The American traveler who finds himself in Dresden or Leipzig will do well in case of need to look out for policemen who wear badges bearing the crossed flags of the United States and England. Officers thus decorated can speak English, and even though it be not the most accurate kind it will suffice. And now Berlin is to follow the same praiseworthy example. A number of officers have been selected and sent to a language school from which they will emerge fully equipped to be guide, philosopher and friend to the wandering tourist innocent of all tongues save his own. Expert. "Oh, yes, he's expert—expert in the wrong way," said Senator Pomerene of a corrupt politician. "Such expertness reminds me of the man who said: "These girl typewriters are certainly expert. I knew a little blonde who married her boss, a septuagenarian millionaire, inside of two weeks." THE CHICAGO DEFENDER Crofters in Scotch Highland, Lacking Medical Attendance, Put Faith in Some Odd Superstitions. Strange "cures" which are still applied in remote parts of the Highlands of Scotland, where it may take days to secure a doctor, are mentioned in the report of a treasury committee appointed to consider means of obtaining a more satisfactory medical service. A witness from the remote island of Rona, Skye, described in Gaelic a "cure" for epilepsy recently practiced. A black cock was buried alive beneath the spot where the patient had the first attack. He also described the successful treatment of a woman suffering from king's evil, i. e., bone or gland tuberculosis, by a seventh son, to whom she had gone all the way to the Island of Scalpay, Harris. Dr. Tolmie, of South Harris, described the case of a man suffering from keratitis (inflammation of the cornea of the eye), who drove nine miles and walked another six to an old lady at Llicisto. The old lady made up some rhyme, mixed some grasses with water and sand, and then sang. The man came back and said he was a little better. A man who had a carbuncle on the back of his neck which did not heal, got a seventh son to come to his house every night for a long time to put water on the carbuncle and a sixpence round the patient's neck. A case is quoted of a patient at Papa Stour who had to wait eighteen days for a doctor from Portree. The crofters are so poor than in many parishes the doctors do not earn more than £50 to £70 a year, while in one case it could not be more than £40. In the parish of Uig there is only one doctor for 4,750 people, living in townships that are scattered over 49 area of 180 square miles, still largely roadless and very much cut up by inlets of the sea. In the County of Iverness 29 per cent of deaths are uncertified. The committee recommended the constitution of special local authorities to develop and correlate existing medical services, and the erection of cottage hospitals. The committee suggests that at certain centers the doctors should receive an annual subsidy to enable them to attend distant patients at low fees. Clergy Popest Jurora That clergymen do not make desirable jurors is admitted by the officials of Schuylkill Haven, Pa., after an experiment of several years. Several years ago Judge Marr, angered by constant pulpit criticisms of the court, ordered the name of every minister in the county placed in the jury wheel, so that the clergymen would personally see and hear what was being done. In every jury list drawn since then there has been a large number of ministers; but the result has not been satisfactory, because it is said the clergymen are too susceptible to sentiment, which they allow to control them instead of evidence. They are also always inclined to mercy and are more easily taken in by the pathetic pleas of old offenders against the law than any other class of jurors, the authorities declare. the clergymen themselves declare that, like physicians, they should be exempt from jury duty, because of the frequent urgent need for their services by people who are critically ill or dying. Mouse Got Away, But Oh, Smith! Smith had just slipped into his bathrobe last Sunday morning, and was about to sit down on the edge of the bed to wait for the bathtub to fill when he saw, peeping from the end of his wife's enormous fox muff that lay on the shirt waist box, a mouse. He moved, and the head disappeared within the muff. "I'll grab up both ends," thought Smith, "and dump the little rascal into the bathtub." There was a splash—a series of splashes. These things slipped out: The mouse had escap. J on the way. —Kansas City Times. Different Generation David R. Forgan of Chicago was telling the sons of the members of the Chicago Association of Commerce at their banquet of the changes which he had observed in his boyhood home in Scotland when he last visited his native land. "I visited the kirk where I used to go with my parents every Sunday for worship," said Mr. Forgan. "It had undergone many changes. It had been transformed into a carpenter shop. There was a new floor in it of timber. When I went to church there, the only floor we had was mother earth, but we sang in those days at the top of our voices, 'Thank God from whom all blessings flow.'" "This humble kirk is now displaced by a magnificent temple. I went to service there and sank back in the luxurious cushions of a pew while a $5,000 a year quartet sang 'Art Thou Weary, Art Thou Langue?' Dr. Johnson's idea of Gallantry. The suspension of the sittings of the general assembly at Edinburgh that the members might have an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Siddons was doubtless one of the greatest compliments ever paid to that actress. But a no less charming compliment was paid by Dr. Johnson. Mrs. Siddons visited Johnson in the fall of 1783, and an account of the interview was transmitted to Boswell by Kemble. "When," Kemble writes, "Mrs. Siddons came into the room there happened to be no chair ready for her, which he, observing, said with a smile, 'Madam, you who so often occasion a want of seats to other people, will the more easily excuse the want of one yourself.'" HER HUSBAND By J. S. COYNE. Mrs. Swandown—I hope, now, you have come to spend a long day with me—we shall have such a delightful chat about old times—but where is your husband? I'm dying to see him. Why did you not bring him with you? Mrs. Featherley—Oh, he was engaged—he generally is engaged. Mrs. S—Come, sit down. Tell me, what is he like—is he good looking, kind, affectionate, domestic—does he, in short, resemble the fancy portrait you used to draw of the man whom you would select as your life partner? I remember how you painted this imaginary paragon of yours—youthful as love—handsome as Adonis—brave as a lion—gay as a summer bird—witty, without malice, and learned, without display—kind and affable to all, but tender, loving and constant only to you. Mrs. F. (sighs)—Ah, that was a schoolgirl's idea; reality paints with very different colors. Mrs. S.—Ah, then you have discovered the delusions we practice on ourselves and fancy that the idol you fancied was pure gold has proved to be an image of common clay. Mrs. F.—"Tis too true. We have only been married twelve months and already my husband treats me with a coldness that his politeness cannot conceal. Mrs. S.—Impossible, my dear Eugenia, impossible! if he ever loved you. Mrs. F.—He did love me—oh, most devoted! Mrs. S.—And how have you let his heart escape? Mrs. F.—I know not—I am sure, to please him, I have neglected the world—his interests have engrossed all my thoughts; the hours which a woman of my age usually spends at her toilet, I have given to regulating his household. Mrs. S.—Hem! Interests—household—go on, my dear. Mrs. F.—No wife ever attended more closely to her domestic duties—to devote myself to them I have given up my music, drawing and accomplishments—as for my economy, I have carried it even to my own dress, which you see is of the plainest description. Mrs. S.—Plain indeed—and men, unfortunately, are too apt to confound a woman with her dress. Mr. Featherley is doubtless a man of taste. Mrs. F.—Exquisite. And you think, then— Mrs. S. I think you have neglected the very means by which you could have retained his affections. Instead of worrying him with details of housekeeping and monotonous lectures on domestic economy you should endeavor to charm him as you used to do, by your witt, your gayety and your acccomplishments—sing to him, play to him, dance with him, if he will; fascinate him by your graces—even pique him by your coquery, for these are the cages in which we keep men's hearts our prisoners. Mrs. F.—How, Julia, do you recommend me to employ such frivolous arts with a sensible man? Mrs. S.—Ah, my dear, the most sensible men are fools where our sex is concerned. As to those arts you call frivolous, they are the only weapons nature has given us; and if we employ them to gain a victory why should we neglect them to secure a conquest? Mrs. F.—Perhaps you are right; but is a wife's truth, her affection, her virtue, to go for nothing? Mrs. S.—Oh, no; they will always command the respect and esteem of a husband; but if you want to fix his love you must employ a little artifice, a little delicate management. Be yourself the center of those pleasures which attract him; surround yourself with all that he admires, all that can please him, and never neglect those accomplishments which first charmed him in you. Mrs. F.—And then? Mrs. S.—Then, my dear, the neglected wife will become the enthroned mistress of his heart. Mrs. F.—But if Featherley, as I dread, has formed an attachment elsewhere? Mrs. S—Ah, that would be serious. Still, I see no occasion to despair of bringing back the wanderer. I will lay my life that your rival. If you have one, cannot boast the graces of mind and person which you possess but want confidence to you. Artist's Love at First Sight The great Gainsborough, the painter of the celebrated "Stolen Duchess" and "The Boy Blue" and many lovely landscapes, fell in love at a glance. He was painting a landscape near Sudbury, when he was interrupted in his work by a lady coming between him and the sunlight. Her shadow fell upon his work, for she was wholly unconscious that she was interrupting a work of a genius. Gainsborough looked up, perhaps thinking it was a cow that was wandering by. It happened to be a very attractive woman, with whom the artist was instantly smitten. She proved a very helpful wife, and used to save every scrap of work her husband did, although he would dash off a lovely sketch and fling it under the table. These cast-offs brought a large sum at auction after the artist's death. Thomas Jefferson's Inventions. Thomas Jefferson invented the folding campstool, the revolving office chair, the two-wheeled sulky, the copying press, the pedometer, a hemp lamp and a very convenient improvement on the plows used in his day. Of all these ingenious contravances the plow received the greatest notice, a gold medal having been awarded it in Paris in 1790. Eighteen years later the Royal Agricultural Society of the Seine, to which he had presented the original plow, sent him a superb, up-to-date plow containing his improvement. Short Orders All Day Rogers' Resturant Caterers to the Elite Select Meats. All Meals 25c. Table D'Hote 4 to 8 p.m. A la Carte Lunch, 11:30 to 2 p.m. Breakfast, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 21 E. 33rd Street. Near L Station CHICAGO Open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lincoln State Savings Bank UNDER STATE SUPERVISION. 6 East 31st St., N. E. Cor. State St. CHICAGO, ILL TELEPHONES: Douglas 986—Auto. 57-220 CAPITAL, $200,000.00 SURPLUS, $20,000.00 Commercial Banking Savings and Checking Accounts Foreign Exchange Safety Deposit Vaults Mortgages and Bonds 3% Interest on Savings Deposits Your Patronage Socited This Registering Home Bank FREE to our Savings Depositors; will start you saving and keep you at it. A Savings Account is the first step to wealth. Open one with us. Depository and Correspondent, Continental & Commercial National Bank of Chicago, Ill. BUY THE CHICAGO DEFENDER AT ALL INATIONS NEW HOPE, C. M. E. CHURCH. The services Sunday were well attended, there being a goodly number of visitors present. At 3 o'clock p. m., Mr. P. A. Bryson preached a very interesting and instructive sermon from the following text: "Praise ye the Lord"—Ps. 148, Chapter, 14th verse. The last meeting of the Willing Workers' Club was held at the church. On Tuesday evening of this week the club will met with Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Bryson, at 1719 Lyons st. The meetings are very interesting and new members continue to enroll their Repta His Old Love Letters. Two thousand three hundred love letters written by six different girls, were found in the room of a bachelor who died recently in Melbourne, Australia, at the age of eighty-two. The letters, which were preserved in an ivory casket, were tied with jeweled silver chains in bundles of 50. Pampered Child Handicapped Pampered Child Handicapped. Just as the pampered lap dog becomes fat and diseased and unable to run about and bark vigorously and fight, so does the pampered rich child become mentally deficient and finds himself unable to cope with children of his age among the lower or working classes.—Exchange. Outside of the Ordinary A smart Philadelphia woman has studied law successfully, to avoid legal expenses. But most people who have legal expenses are too busy doing the things that cause them to study such law.—Topeka Journal. He Can't See. Many a man thinks he knows it all in spite of the fact that he is constantly proving that he doesn't. Intoxication. He who is drunk in a carriage has had a fit; he who is drunk in a trolley car is drunk. Dunbar Poem Book Free With a $5 Ad. There are some people who have been getting the Defender for the past few years and have not paid one dime for it. It is impossible to catch some of you home and we feel that it would not be a disgrace if you were to mail in your money by P. O. or send it in by messenger. If we could get our moneg regularly we could afford a collector to get up the struggling ones. The Defender is not drinking up your money; it is giving you service and we want you to do you share. You cannot read this paper through in five minutes nor are you ashamed to open it on the street cars or any public place. We give you the best news as well as a high class of journalism. In order to keep this paper alive you must pal your subscription promptly and ask your grocer, your clothier and coal man why he does not advertise in the paper you read as other businesses do. We can't live without your support, so get busy and get the people you spend your money with to advertise. All those that do this will get a Dunbar book of poems. names. The literary committee, Miss Miller and Mrs. Bryson, are endearing to have a short program at each meeting. Rev. James Tally will address the club this week. The several clubs are at work preparing for the anniversary rally on May 11th. Rev. James Tally will preace New Hope C. M. E. church Sunday evening, Feb. 23rd at 3 o'clock p. m. We trust that the other churches in Evanston will send in their news to The Defender. It shows progress to give out statements to the public of what you are doing—Ed. For Belief From Insomnia For Relief From Insomnia. If you really do not sleep soundly, if you lie awake much of the night and toss about, something soothing is needed in addition to deep breathing. If it is possible, walk in a park, watch the reflection of the evening stars in the water, or the moon shining through the trees. Then a brisk walk home. Too Much. "I understand your star has a great deal of temperament." "A great deall Great Scott, man, you can't put a thermometer near her without its dancing ragtime between boiling point to zero."—Exchange. Extra Pay for Silence To this day, in Toulouse—where so many fine singers have grown—it is a recognized custom to pay men at a higher rate when they are not allowed to sing at their work. AMUSEMENTS. The Largest, Best and Cheapest Practical Music School in Chicago Conducted by W.L.JACKSON Teacher of All Brass and Stringed Instruments Violin, Piano, Mandolin and Guitar Visit the Free Monthly Recitals at our School by the Pupils OVER FAULKNER'S NOTION STORE Houre: 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. 3109 STATE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. Music Students ATTENTION Music Students ATTENTION Pupils are now being enrolled for the classes in the Study of Opera. For further information, inquire at the Studio of MRS. M. B. ANDERSON, Room 14, 3522 South State St., any afternoon. ers All Day Resturant to the Elite Weekly Letter from This Driving Section of the City—All the News. The Ideal Woman's club met at the residence of Mrs. Watson, 6006 Center avenue. The following officers were installed for the year by Mrs. Macon, the City Federation president: Mrs. Belah Everage, president; Mrs. Linnie Jordan, vice president; Mrs. Hardy, second vice president; Mrs. Jones, secretary; Mrs. Steward, correspon- ding secretary; Mrs. Bell, chair- man of the program committee; Mrs. Cranshaw, editor; Mrs. Lear, trea- urer; Mrs. Crawley, chairman of executive board. Feb. 21 the club will meet at Mrs. Lear's, 1317 West 60th street; Feb. 28 at Mrs. Bowman's, 6033 Loomis street. 1 Mrs. Corbin of West Canada, who has been visiting Mrs. Howard, left for her home Saturday. While here her friends made it very pleasant for her. Mr. Steward of New York made a flying visit in the city to see his mother, Mrs. Steward of 6216 Aberdeen street. The Englewood Young Folks' club gave a valentine party at the residence of Miss Wright, 6147 Ada street. The regular meeting was held at Miss Winburn's, at which time Master James Hill was made a member. The Englewood Lyceum of Hope Hesleyian church, 61st street and Loomis Boulevard, will render its first special program Sunday, Feb. 23, at p.m. The program will be very interesting and entertaining. There will be vocal and violin solos, melodies and recitations. The main feature of the program will be an address on "The Press" by Mr. J. Hockley Smiles, managing editor of The Chicago Defender. Hope Presbyterian Church. Hope Presbyterian Church. A grand musical program was rendered at Hope Presbyterian church Friday evening, Feb. 14, under the auspices of the Ladies' Unity club. The weather was ideal for the occasion and a large appreciative audience turned out to enjoy the soul stirring melodies and angelic music. The participants in the program were proficient in their various professions and did themselves proud, to the pleasure of the audience in the rendition of their parts. The program was as follows: Piano solo, "Clayton's Grand March," Mrs. L. J. Lorden; invocation, Dr. C. Lee Jefferson; vocal solo, "Ave Maria," Mr. Wadsworth Holmes; violin solo, Mr. Harrison Emanuel. So beautifully, gracefully and effectively was Mr. Emanuel's work that the audience was reluctant to permit him to retire from the stage. Vocal solo, "To the End," Miss Maria G. Jefferson, the song bird; recitation, "The Missionary Girl," Mer. Bertha Jefferies. Solos were also rendered by Mrs. Senora Seldon Yearbear, Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Clara J. Huchinson. Hope is a beautiful little church located at 61st street and Loomis boulevard. It is composed of a membership of enthusiastic workers who are endeavoring to instill a lively interest into the spiritual and social work of the community. Shiloh Baptist Church. Regular services at Shiloh Baptist church at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. B. Y. P. U. at 7 o'clock and Sunday school at 1 p.m. Sunday evening the Ideal Woman's club turned out in a body and Rev. Harris preached a special sermon to them. A small token was presented from the club by the President to Rev. Harris. The church is getting ready a spring rally. Anyone wishing to contribute see one of the church clubs, namely, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglas and the North and South Give to one or give to all. Look for them; they are out soliciting. SPARKS FROM THE RAIL Winston's Spicy Gossip of Men and Events in the Railroad World. MORE ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF BOAT ROAD TRAINERS. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen call themselves, giving the race trainporters a beating. By starting in on the chair car porters on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Ry. Co. lines by influencing the general managers to take the three men of color off the limited trains, the trainporters and chair car porters must get together. Do not believe that I am inculcating opinions, tending to disturb the peace of society. On the contrary, they are the only principles that can preserve it. It is more dangerous for the laws to give security to a man, disposed to commit outrages on the persons of his fellow citizens, than to authorize those, who must otherwise meet irreparable injury, to defend themselves at every hazard. Men of eminent talents and virtues, on whose exertions, in perilous times, the honor and happiness of their homes must depend, will always be liable to be degraded by every daring miscreant, if they can not defend themselves from personal insult and outrage. Men of this description must always feel that to submit to degradation and dishonor, is impossible. Nor is this feeling confined to men of that eminent grade. We have thousands in our country who possess this spirit, and without them we should soon deservedly cease to exist as an independent people. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen do not want to see the men of the race exist whatsoever with a switch key in his hand, working on any passenger train. They only want to see you as bootleads and I doubt if they want to see you following that for a livelihood. Now you must hit the iron while it is hot. Take your cases before the general manager of our company; have the committee to go, appointed by the body of Train Porters and show the com- fort these boomers are doing, not striking; you are asking and giving your rights and pro- vise your home and family from invicts and cutthroats who g to put you in the streets irs of faithful service as a chair car porter. Show the a deep point and give your tion to The Chicago Defender, r that gives space to the race men, through Mr. John R. Winston, the train porter, the man who circulates the world's greatest weekly among the railroad men of the world. If you are being mistreated inform The Chicago Defender, 3159 State street, Chicago, Ill., or, John R. Winston, 4015 Cottage Grove ave., Chicago. A WAIL FROM THE SONS OF REST. The Sons of Rest are now yelling that times are hard with them, since a great many of the railroad men stay shy of the "Black Jack" games, for it would only be a matter of time that they would get a free ride, besides lose their position with the railroad companies and the Pullman Palace Car Company, and these little tight head sisters who visit these buffet flats are seen now looking for work over on the East Side in private families. They are termed as bone polishers. When they finish a pig's foot any man can use it as a watch charm. These are the kind the railroad men meet in these buffet flats and the installment man better not call for his clothes. Poor girl would have to stay in the house for a week. If these little Doughnut Sisters and these Coffee and Roll Dudes don't get a job soon, and keep off the corner of 31st and State, Deacon Jones and his men will find a job for them. "A warning." Mr. W. Payne, 6432 Vincennes ave., is in the Pullman service over the Chicago Great Western R. R. Co. lines to Minneapolis. Mr. John W. Hightoway, 37 West 45th place, is still on the job as usher at the J. C. R. R. Co. central station. Housewives should have the gentlemen call when their husbands are at home. Don't forget that the neighbors are talking about it. Mr. J. B. Winston, 123 West 31st st., is in the Pullman service to Des Molines, in., over the Chicago, Great Western Ry. Co. lines. He is also assistant to Mr. J. John W. Winston in getting business for the Chicago Defender, the railroad men's paper. Did you read in the last issue of the Defender what happened to three of our chair car porters on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry? Mr. Robert Delaney is in the service of the l. G. R. R. Co., as chair car porter to St. Louis, Mo., our old New York City friend. See the two Winstons, "J. R." and "J. B." for the Chicago Defender. They are the traveling representatives. 5c per copy or $1.50 per year. Mr. Henderson Brown is in the service of the Rock Island Ry. Co., as train porter, between Chicago and West Liberty, Iowa. Let every train porter keep his ears and eyes open. He is likely to hear and see something among his fellow brakemen who are holding meetings in their halls, all about the poor train porter and his switch key. They are after it. Stop skinning them, "Back" to these boomers. Mr. E. L. Farrington, 3515 Wabash avenue, is holding a position as train porter between Chicago and Minneapolis in the service of the C. T. W. R. Co. Cut out "Black Jack" and these "buffet flats" for your wives need your money at home. She will be at your bedside in case of sickness to wait on you and hand you a glass of water and attend to your wants in general. Black Jack games and buffet flat keepers won't do it. Brother Samuel LaForce, 2221 Wabash ave., is on relief work in the service of the Chicago Great Western Ry. Co., over the entire system. Each and every man who is railroading should do his duty. Be on the square, for there are all kinds of spoters out now, in uniforms and citizens' clothes. This is a warning. Don't play Uncle (Tom) for no one works on your merits. Mr. Oscar Woods, who is in the service of the C. T. W. Ry. Co., is on the sick list in Chicago. Mr. Beecher Todd, cate parlor can chef in the service of the Chicago Great Western Ry Co. on the Southwestern Division, arrived in Chicago Feb. 17th, 9:55 p. m. on his relief. Mr. M. J. Hawkisworth, formerly of New York City and Washington, D.C., the famous chef, is in the service of the Chicago Great Western Ry Co. on relief work. Mr. J. W. Johnson, 666 14th st. place, Des Moines, In., is a still poor ball-hitting old soul between Des Moines and Owein, In., as a train porter. "Mr. Coulp" has not yet brought up the full crew bill at Springfield. He is a Railroad Brotherhood representative. Just watch this column each week in The Chicago Defender and you will learn something of interest to yourself and family. Our old railroad friend, Mr. Daniel F. Carter, is now at 21 West 47th st., not at the new Northwestern any more. Mr. W. R. Williams is on buffet car now in service of the Chicago Great Western Ry. Co., between Chicago and Minneapolis, Minn., on trains 1 and 2. WITH THE TRUE REFORMERS WITH THE T. TRUE REFORMERS. Chief M. T. Bailey, Lou Lela Young, Rev. H. E. Johnson and Rev. W. H. C. Stokes were the speakers at the public meeting for the True Reformers at the First Baptist Church in Lake Forest, Ill., Sunday evening. The church was crowded and many people sent in their names to become members of the organization. A Rosebond Fountain was organized today in Lake Forest, Ill., with several small boys and girls who became part and parcel of Lake Forest Fountain No. 2655. Rev. H. E. Johnson, G. W. Chaplain of the Grand Fountain, was in the city this week on business. The True Reformer campaign for new members, still goes on, and old members are rapidly returning as well as old lodges being reinstalled. The Real Villain. "Are you the villain of this troupe?" asked the baggageman who was handling theatrical trunks. "No," replied the youth with black, curly hair. "I used to be, but the real villain is the treasurer of the company, and by this time he must be about five hundred miles on his way to somewhere west." —Washington Star. WHIPPED BY NIGHT RIDERS IN GEORGIA Men and Women Are Lashed by Masked Band. A PANIC IS STARTED One Man Given Hundred Lashes and Allowed One Minute to Get Out of Hostile Range—Alleged Immorality Given as Cause. Dalton, Ga.—A panic has been started in the southern portion of Whitfield county by night riders, who are whipping men and women for alleged immorality and other offences. The night riders have been at work for some time, have whipped several persons and have warned others that they will be whipped unless they mend their ways. The other night the night riders visited the home of John Shannon, a prominent planner, dragged him from the bed and lashed him until he was nearly dead. There were about forty men in the band and all wore masks. It is alleged that the band gave as their reason for whipping Shannon that he had not conducted himself becoming in his household. Shannon says he recognized some of the night riders, but is afraid to give their names. He has arranged to dispose of his property and go to Atlanta. William Brown, who lives in the southern part of the county, was used by the band as a guide to Shannon's house. Brown says the man was taken from home, that about a hundred lashes were given him and a minute was allowed him to get out of hostile range. Following the whipping others were visited, and told that the whipping given Shannon was only a sample of what they would get if they didn't quickly mend their ways. Earlier in the week two men were whipped because, it was alleged, they were unkind to their wives. Two women were also whipped on the ground that they cared more for other men than for their husbands. The night riding began here in Dalton about two months ago, when masked men enferred the town after A man is being pulled down by two men. Lashed Him Until He Was Nearly Dead. midnight and whipped several men and women for 'alleged immorality. Since then the night riders have operated in other parts of the county, but not so generally as in the southern section. The authorities are morally certain of the identity of some of the night riders, but say they have no legal evidence. SERPENTS ROUT POLICE FORCE Owner of Reptiles Finally Captures Them After Feeding Them With Live Rabbits. Paris.—Two huge serpents took complete possession of one of the Paris police stations for several hours early the other day. They had been brought to the station house in a woolen sack left in a subway car. The sack was thrown into a corner to await a claimant. Suddenly the policemen on duty noticed the sack moving slowly across the room. Several palolmen rushed toward it and ripped it open with their sabers, when two great snakes of the boa-constrictor species reared their heads and caused the policemen to evacuate the station in terror. Shortly afterward the owner of the serpents, the manager of a show, arrived to claim the sack. Hearing that the snakes were loose, he fetched some live rabbits which he fed to the reptiles and, after their meal, they were easily captured. 22.000 PHEASANTS ARE SLAIN Other Game Shot In Yakima County in Washington During Open Season. North Yakima, Wash.—Twenty-two thousand Chinese phaeans were killed in Yakima county during the fifteen days' open season permitted by the county commissioners, according to the estimates of Game Warden Frank Bryant. Despite the enormous killing, the phaeans are still plentiful about the fields and orchards and in the sage, so that no alarm is felt for the continuation here of a bird which is recognized not only as good game but as of distinct economic value to the farmer. The number of sage hens killed is placed at 1,000, blue grouse, 400, deer seven, goats eight, bear five, and domestic sheep three, the latter being prey to the bad marksmanship of some of the hunters. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER TEACHERS ENGAGED FOR LIFE Swiss Pedagogues Receive Small Pay, But Are Persons of Consequence In the Community. "Nearly 90 per cent. of the teachers in Switzerland are men," says W. K. Tate, supervisor of rural schools in South Carolina. Mr. Tate has just returned from a three months' investigation of Switzerland under the auspices of the national bureau of education. "Five hundred dollars is considered a good salary for a teacher. After a lifetime of service he may go as high as $500. Living is cheaper there than here, however, and in addition to his salary he is given a dwelling, a certain amount of garden land and wood for fuel. His dwelling is generally in the same building with the school. His position is of considerable local importance. Aside from his duties in the schoolroom, he is often secretary of the local creamy association, leader of the village band, organist in the church and general intellectual guide for the community. "When a teacher is engaged it is for life or a long term of years. He settles down with the people whose children he teaches, and expects to make that particular job his life work. Changes are rare. Twelve new teachers in one year in a system of 240 was considered very unusual. The record for continued service in the same village is held by a teacher in Thurgau, who has occupied the same position for 65 years. One teacher that I visited has held his position for 24 years, and his father held the same position for 35 years. "One of the most attractive features of the Swiss schools is the cordial personal relation that exists between teacher and pupil. There is nothing of the military in the discipline of the school; no lining up; no marching to classes. When the children go to the classroom, they shake hands with the teacher, greeting him as if they had not seen him for a long time, and are really glad to see him. The whole relation is one of charming naturalness and kindness on both sides." At the Top, as Usual At the annual banquet of the Michigan Society of Chicago Congressman-at-Large Kelley of Michigan was joked by several speakers upon the pre-eminence of Irishmen in public life. "That's perfectly true; we always get to the top," answered Mr. Kelley when it came his time to speak. "I remember an example of this that came to my attention a few years ago when I was making a trip through Minnesota. I came to a small town in the northern part of the state. One glance at the signs on the stores showed that Scaundinavlans predominated. Johnson, Nelson, Gustavson, Hilberg, Olson and like names were all that I could see. "Any Germans here?' I asked the man I was visiting.' "There ban none,' he said. "Any Italians?" "No,' he answered. "And no Irishmen either, I suppose?' I added. "O, yeas, there ban two Irishers in town,' came the reply. 'One he ban mayor and other he ban chief police.'" Old Southern Cooke Passing. The colored cooks who were a marked type of southern farm life before the war are rapidly passing away. On thousands of plantations these cooks were born on the place and remained in service even after freedom came to them until they were taken to the little family burying ground for final rest. Occasionally one of these old colored cooks can be found still doing good service. The average pay for colored cooks on southern farms, from $5 to $8 per month. An exceptionally fine cook and one who has been in service many years sometimes gets as much as $10 but such wages are rare. The younger generation of colored cooks demand much higher wages and southern housewives find themselves compelled to pay from $15 to $24 per month in order to keep first-class servants. Deal In Trousers. The village inkeaker had been persuaded to lend a customer a pair of black trousers for funeral solemnities. The sad occasion was long gone, weeks had passed away, and still Mr. J—looked in vain for the return of his garments. They became urgently necessary, and he sent a messenger to demand them back again. Said the messenger to the wrongful detainer of the goods: "Mr. J—must have 'em; he's going to a funeral." "They won't do for a funeral," was the reply. "I've been workin' at the quarry in 'em." "What will Mr. J—do, then?" asked the messenger. "Why, borer a pair," replied the other, "same as what I did."—London Tit-Bits. Maintained Belief in Ignorance Maintained Belief in Ignorance. Opposition to state education in the past was due largely to a belief that too much learning was not good for the masses. The worthy Hannah More even, who was one of the most earnest supporters of the movement for the establishment of schools for the poor in England, had very definite ideas as to how far the children should be educated. The curriculum, she declared, should comprise only reading the Bible and the catechism, and "such coarse works as may fit the children for servants," adding decisively, "I allow of no writing for the poor." Modern Astronomy. The popular idea of the astronomer, says a writer in the World's Work, as one who spends his time in sleeping by day and peering through the small end of a telescope by night, must be dismissed. "The greater part of the modern astronomer's time," says the article, "is spent in studying photographs," often with a microscope. "Paradoxical as it may seem, an astronomer today gazes more often through a telescope." --- Station Agent Returns to Home After Night's Work to Find Himself Shelterless. Chicago.—Chicago robbers set a new record the other day when they ripped off the roof of a house in the edge of the town district and carried it away. By an oversight they left the walls standing, but then perhaps that was because the walls were useless, being constructed of old timber, while the roof was of new lumber. K. A. Williams, who is a night ticket agent at the North A shand avenue station of the Chicago and Oak Park elevated railroad, is the owner of the roof which was carted away. Williams 20 The Whole Roof Had Been Ripped Off. left his home at 50 West Thirteenth street Wednesday night to go to work. When he did he was the owner of a complete little cottage which had recently been repaired and fitted up. During the night at the elevated railroad station he was constantly thinking of what might happen if robbers decided to hold him up, but he did not worry about his home, for he felt that that was safe. No robbers entered the elevated railroad station during the night, but when he arrived home early the next morning he was surprised to find it was cold in his dwelling. He looked around to see if any window was open and then found that the whole roof of the house had been ripped off. "I'm in an awful fix," he explained to the desk sergeant to whom he reported the robbery. "If it snows or rains my furniture will be ruined. It's the limit when they steal the roof off of a man's house. "I glad they left me the walls. I suppose they would have taken them, too. If they thought it was worth while, but they were of old timber. My roof was new and the robbers could have sold it." The police have not yet been able to find any man carrying the roof of a house under his arm. They have heretofore considered the stealing of a red hot stove and the holding up of a policeman the limit, but in view of the latest achievement of the Chicago thieves they are guarding the city hall closely. MULE KICKS MAN; FIND GOLD Farmer Buries Treasure and Forgets Location—His Memory is Restored Through Injury. Enid, Okla.—In consequence of the kick of a mule John Allen, a farmer, recovered the other day $3,865 that he buried in the panic of 1907. This was a sequester to another accident in which he lost his memory. Mr. Allen lost faith in banks and buried his money in his pasture in the panic year. A few days later he was injured in a runaway and forgot where the money was hidden. He could remember other incidents of his life, but his mind was a blank as to his treasure. While Allen was hitching up one of his mules the other day the animal kicked him on the side of the head. For some time Mr. Allen was unconscious. He was sent to a Kansas City hospital, where surgeons removed a piece of his skull. With the removal of the piece of bone Allen recovered his memory. He returned to Enid, went at once to his pasture and located the stone marking the burial place of the treasure. Soon afterward he dug the money out of the ground. INTEGRITY OF THE CHINESE Oriental Custodian of Chinese Half Dollars Keeps Them Intact for Fifty-Four Years. San Francisco—Chang Fook, eighty-four years old, before sailing for China gave to Attorney John C. Catlin six worn half dollars, wrapped in a piece of faded China silk, which he had received and held in trust for 54 years. Catlin is commissioned to find Chin Foo and return to him the money, which he gave Chang on the frigate Boston in 1858. Change said he and Chin were cabin boys on the Boston, then commanded by Commodore Perry. While the vessel lay at anchor in Boston harbor, Chang had shore leave and the money was given him by Chin to buy opium. When he returned Chin had been transferred to another vessel, and Chang never saw him again. "I can't go back to China with this debt unpaid," said the aged Chinese to Catlin. "You must find Chin and give him the money." Wanted Pulmotor. Minneapolis, Minn.—Charles Nord bl applied for the use of a pulmotor to revive his dead horse. When Charles said the horse cost him $7.50 he was advised to get a new one. PORO HAIR GROWER WM. ADAMS SPECIAL SALE Months of January and February Only All $30 Suits for $25 All $35 Suits for $30 A Big Selections of Bargains for $27 and $28 Finest Materials from Home and Abroad A choice of over 1000 patterns Phone 518 Douglas 2939 State St. The LaVerdo Cafe and Buffet (Cafe Newly Opened) 3100-2 South State Street Chicago, Ill. Chinese and American Restaurant In Connection. High Class Entertainers HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietors Waiting for Business Is very poor business. The only way to do business in a business-like way is to make business. If you are in business and are not satisfied with the volume of business you have been doing, we'd suggest that you take the business advice of one who makes it his business to make business for others. Your announcements in the columns of this paper will bring you increased business. We can easily demonstrate to your satisfaction that waiting for business Is Not Good Business Cold Houses for Plants. Here we have hothouses, but in India they reverse the process. In the Calcutta botanical gardens there is what may most aptly be called a "cold" house, where plants from the less torrid regions are kept, in order that they may flourish as they are wont to do in their native environment. Calcutta's botanical gardens contain a fine collection of plants, found from the northern and southern hemispheres. Degrees of Suffering Imaginative suffering is very real, because all suffering comes from the same of it originates there, while some of it is produced by reflex in the body. Not Especially Neurotic The people of the Netherlands lead the world in coffee drinking. Who now will dare to say that coffee makes their nervous?—Chicago Record-Herald. No Sympathy There Goodfellow—"I'm sorry to say my wife has an aggravating habit of interrupting me in the middle of a sentence." Blinn—"Humph! You are fortunate to be able to get so far." Old Trick. She—"My dear, I can't get this portrait of you hung right." He—"Oh, just give, me rope enough and I'll hang myself." Dally Thought. Prosperity is not without many fears and mistakes; and adversity is not without comforts and hopes.-Bacon. Human Trust. An Atchison man has such a faculty of getting in debt that he is thinking of incorporating himself.-Atchison Globe. MARY ELLEN Mine. Leora Smith one year after the use of Poro Hair Grower WM. A. SPECIA Months of January All $30 Suits for $25 A Big Selections of B Finest Materials from A choice of ow Phone 518 Douglas 29 Phone Douglas 4482 The LaVerdo C (Cafe New 3100-2 South Chicago Chinese and American Restaurant In Co HARRY J. KE Thackeray, Fribute to W. ma If a man is in grief, who of him? In trouble, who consoles him. In wrath, who soothes him? In joy, who makes him doubly happy? In prosperity, who rejoices? In disgrace, who backs him against the world and dresses with gentle urgents and warm poultices the ranking wounds by the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune? Who, but a woman, if you please—William Makepeace Thackeray. Love at Form of Religion Love at its highest point—love sublime, unique, invincible—leads us straight to the brink of the great abyss, for it speaks to us directly of the infinite and of eternity. It is enthymently religious; it may even become religion—Amtel. Carlyle's Idea of Love Love is not altogether a delirium, yet it has many points in common therewith. I call it rather a discerning of the infinite in the finite—of the ideal made real.—Carlyle. At the Movies. He (his arm around her)—"What n dainty wrist you have, honey!" She —"That isn't my wrist, dearie! That's the anklo of the man beside me!"—Puck. Sharpening a Knife If you have no whetstone handy, you can sharpen a knife easily by passing the cutting edge back and forth across the unglazed end or bottom of a crock, bean pot or any such stoneware jar. Hard Job. "Good gracious! What makes you look like that? Has anything happened?" "Well, I had my portrait painted recently by an impressionist, and I'm trying to look like it." AIR GROWER MME. Leora Smith treatment of the scalp with the wonderful Poro Hair Grower will absolutely grow hair and keep the scalp clean and healthy. Thousands know of its value. This treatment destroys the germs that causes falling hair and baldness. With a thorough course of treatment I guarantee satisfaction. Both women and men treated. I also do Manicuring, Hair Dressing, Bleeding and Dyeing. I also teach what I do. Poro Hair System is $35.00 alone. Diploma issued on completion of course. Telephone Automatic 74-614 5209 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. ADAMS REAL SALE January and February Only $25 All $35 Suits for $30 of Bargains for $27 and $28 from Home and Abroad over 1000 patterns 1939 State St. Cafe and Buffet (Newly Opened) South State Street Chicago, Ill. Connection. High Class Entertainers KELLY, Proprietors --- W HIGH SCHOOL FOR NASHVILLE Race Takes Action and Whites Comply with Their Request— Get $200,000 of $500,000 Appropriation. OPPOSE COMPLETION OF WHITE SCHOOL. Were Promised High School for Their Children—Governor to Aid—Mayor Responds by Taking Lead in Matter. By D. Wellington Berry. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 21.—In order that Nashville may have the privilege of voting on a bond issue calling for an expenditure of $300,000 with which to complete its new $600,000 white high school, the Legislature of Tennessee, now in session, has been asked by the Davidson County delegation in the Legislature to grant to the City of Nashville the right to vote also $200,000 for a race high school. This extraordinary condition has been forced upon the Tennessee solons by the race itself, who declare that they will most certainly defeat any proposition to vote an additional bond issue in the city election unless their request is granted and that a $200,000 high school building be provided for their children at the same time the building for the white children is completed. The Nashville citizens of color helped to vote an issuance of $300,000 in bonds two years ago to erect the white high school and there was a tacit understanding that a high school for them would next be given. Since that time the school authorities decided to put another $300,000 into this building for the white children. Accordingly, there was recently introduced in the Legislature a measure the purpose of which is to allow the City of Nashville to issue this additional $300,000 in bonds for its completion. Mass Meeting. Following the introduction of this bill in the Legislature, upon call of A. N. Johnson, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Nashville Negro Board of Trade, held a mammoth mass meeting, at which it was decided that unless the bill be so amended or framed as to include $200,000 for a race high school it should meet defeat at the hands of the race when submitted to the voters in the forthcoming city election. The matter was put into the hands of the following committee; A. N. Johnson (chairman), G. H. Bandy, S. P. Harris, S. W. Crosthwait, J. W. Work, J. P. Rhines, J. W. Grant, T. Clay Moore and W. D. Hawkins. An audience was secured with both the governor of the state and mayor of Nashville and the intentions of the meeting made known. The result was that the bill which originally called for a bond issue of $300,000 for the white high school now asks for $500,000, the additional $200,000 being for the race high school. Chairman Johnson. Speaking for the committee to a representative of the Defender, Chairman Johnson stated in regard to the matter: "The race voters in Nashville elected the present mayor of the city, and he has proven his friendship for them on more than one occasion. We will continue to give him our votes so long as he shows a desire to have accorded to us our rights. We shall withdraw our support from any official, no matter who he may be, just as soon as we shall find that he is unwilling to aid us in securing all that we are justly entitled to." It was the mayor, it may be stated, who caused the bill to be amended so as to include the appropriation for the high school building for the race. Governor Hooper Talks. Governor Hooper Parks. The position taken by Governor Hooper was also a very satisfactory one to the people. He said: "You have all the influence I may be able to command for your proposition in the Legislature, and my signature to the bill, if passed, will be gladly given." In the last state election, in which he was elected for the second term as the first Republican governor Tennessee has had in twenty years, the race vote went almost solidly for him, and it is generally known that our votes caused his election. Meddling Stage Directors In a recent lawsuit regarding the ownership of a play a stage director testified that in thirty-two years' theatrical experience he had never heard of a play being produced as originally written. "The chief duty of a stage director," he said, "is meddling with manuscripts. I have even heard of stage directors who tried to improve on Shakespeare by revamping his works." Try Laughing at Yourself In Woman's Home Companion in the course of a talk to girls about friendship with boys, appears the following wise observation: "It is not a idea at all to laugh at one's own failures. It indicates at least that you have imagination; that you can imagine how funny other people must think something that you uhave done." To Escape the Storm Many, many storms there are that lie low and hug the ground; and the way to escape them is to go up the mountain side, and get higher than they are.—Henry Ward Beecher. Good Reason Bertle—"What makes you think I've got a sense of humor?" Gertle—"Your self-appreciation." — Harvard Lampoon. He Knew Better. Newitt—"They say that the person with a strong imagination has absolutely no head for figures." Marryat—"Don't you believe it. When my wife gets her imagination at work upon her age she can make arithmetic look silly." [Image of a man with a bald head, a mustache, and a goatee, wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a bow tie. The background is plain and light-colored. There is a crack in the image.] Editor R. R. Montgomery, president of the Help and Hand Mission and also president of the Sunshine Club of New York, delivered a lecture at St. John University, where he pleased the benefit of the John Brown Industrial Work. Everyone seemed very much pleased with the subject, and he held his audience spell-bound from start to finish. Editor R. R. Montgomery, president of the Help and Hand Mission and also president of the Sunshine Club of New York, delivered a lecture at St. John University, where he pleased the benefit of the John Brown Industrial Work. Everyone seemed very much pleased with the subject, and he held his audience spell-bound from start to finish. EDITOR R. B. MONTGOMERY; SPEAKS IN AURORA. John Brown Industrial Assembly Has Celebration and Banquet—The Program. Aurora, Ill., Feb. 21.—The John Brown Industrial Assembly held their annual celebration and banquet at the St. John's A. M. E. Church Wednesday night, Feb. 12, and scored one of the biggest successes in the history of the organization. Among the speakers was Editor R. B. Montgomery of the Wisconsin Weekly Advocate, who spoke upon "The Negro Press as a Lever in the Elevation of the Racso." The program in full follows: the program in the school. Song, "My Country 'Tis of Thee"; invocation; song, "John Brown's Body"; introductory remarks, Rev. D. E. Butler, founder; 16-voiced chorus under the direction of Prof. Emanuel LeMars, "O Hail Us, Ye Free," from Ernani; dramatic reading, selected, Miss Mabel Scott; contralto solo, Miss Pearl Edwards; soprano solo, Miss Emuice Taylor; contralto solo, Mrs. Editor R. R. Montgomery, president president of the Sunshine Club of New A.M. E. Church on Lancaster's Birthday Critical Work. Everyone seemed very much his audience spell-bound from start to end. Adelphia Boger Anderson; trio, selected, Frances Morton, Pearl Edwards, Goldie Harris; main address, Hon. James A. Spears, A. B., LL, B, of Iowa, subject, "Men Immortal"; Music and grand march to banquet hall. Dr. C. L. Agnew, master of ceremonies, Mrs. Clara Williams of Aurora, subject optional; Prof. E. F. Butler of Albia, Ia., subject, "John Brown"; Mr. L. N. Johnson of Aurora, subject optional; music; Mrs. Annie Strong of Aurora, subject optional; Mr. T. G. Dozier of Clinton, Ia., subject, "Douglass and Garrison"; Mr. Edward Warren of Aurora, subject, "Richard Allen"; music; "The Negro Press as a Lever in the Elevation of the Race." Editor R. B. Montgomery, Milwaukee, WIs.; reminiscences, Father A. T. Hall, Aurora, aged 91; response to evening program, Rev. Dr. Allan Blake; music. Enough for Twelve—or Twenty-Four The casual brother says there will be one or two dozen people at lunchon. He will telephone us 15 minutes before they arrive. Yes, really, that's the best he can do. So we prepare for one or two dozen people, and they must sit down to luncheon because men hate a buffet meal. We struggle with the problem, how many chickens are required for 12 or 24 people? The answer, however, is really obvious. Enough for 24 will be enough for 12.—Katharine Baker, in the Atlantic. Beads Like Amber. Beads which look rather like clouded amber, but which have the quality of wood, are picked from the Chinese jinko forn; they are pierced and strung for necklaces or long chains; they are said to obtain a natural polish like ivory with a little wear, says a New York Times writer. They are fairly light in weight and cost so much per bead, so that the string is priced according to length. Unappreciated Ardor "Darling!" he cried, passionately, throwing himself upon his knees before her and rolling up his eyes toward the chandelier, "darling, can you not see, can you not guess that I love you?" "Well," she replied, coolly, gazing at the disheveled youth on the rug, "I'd hate to think that this was just your natural way of behaving in company." Glying Away the Secret Willing to have his neighbors think he was a fine musician, Brown installed a mechanical piano near a front window of his home, where he spent hours each day pedaling out melodies. "Your father is a great piano player, isn't he?" one of the neighbors remarked to Brown's boy William one afternoon. "Yep." replied William, "but it makes his feet awful sore." Tea Known in England Since 1615. The earliest mention of tea drinking in England occurs in a letter from Mr. Wickham from Japan, dated June 27, 1615. In 1656 the English began to drink tea in society circles, the supply being imported from Java at the cost of $30 to $4 a pound. It is quite needless to say that the common people did not drink much tea during those days. --- Soldiers Guard Bank of England. Ever since the Gordon riots of 1780 the Bank of England has had military protection. The military watch is set every night. At five o'clock it marches with bayonets fixed from the headquarters of whichever guard's regiment has the duty for the week. TWO WHITE MEN TO HANG IN ALABAMA For Murdering An Inoffensive Member of the Race—Supreme Court Affirms Sentence—Fixes Date for March 21. Prominent Merchant Searches for His Driver Whom He Believes Was Murdered By a White Man Who Is In Custody. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Tuscaloosa, Ala., Feb. 21.--This state has evidently undergone a sudden change of heart towards the race for in at least two cases justice is to be done. The Tuscaloosa Times-Ga of the Help and Hand Mission and also new York delivered a lecture at St. John or the benefit of the John Brown Indus- ch pleased with the subject, and he hold nish. zette, in its issue of Friday morning, February 7th, published the two stories which follow: Montgomery, Feb. 6.—The supreme court Thursday affirmed four death sentence cases. The cases against Arthur Jones and William Watson, white men, convicted in Jefferson county for murdering Jimm Holland, colored, were affirmed and March 21 fixed for the execution of Watson. It is expected the same date will be fixed for the hanging of Jones. Jay Smith, a white man, who killed Policeman William Patterson in Alabama City a year ago, will die on the gallows March 21, according to a decision. For murdering Lige Flournoy, Barto Reid will be hanged at Opelika March 21, under a decision. Jones and Watson's victim was a negro, with whom one of them had a quarrel, resulting in Holland's threat to have him arrested. Holland was decoyed into the woods in Beat 22, in this county, and shot to death, four white men, it is alleged, taking part in the murder. The conviction of Jones and Watson was the first resulting from the sweeping investigation into the murders that made Beat 22 famous in criminal annals. Horse Thief Identified. Mr. Maddox of Sulligent, came down yesterday and identified the man who give his name as Harry F. Fox, as the person who stopped at his livery stable on January the 8th with Mr. Watts team and driver. He identified the man as soon as he saw him and it is believed now more certain than before, that Fox done away with the negro as he had stated that he did not go to this place. The search is being kept up for the missing negro driver, but so far no trace has been found of him beyond Sulligent, where he was last seen with Fox and the team. Mr. Watts hopes to locate the negro's body or some evidence that he has been murdered, and is sparing neither time nor money in his efforts to find some clue that will aid him in finding evidence that will convict Fox of the murder of his driver, who he believes was killed by Fox. Portrait of Franklin Sold. A portrait of Benjamin Franklin, painted by Mason Chamberlain in 1762, during Franklin's first mission to England, was sold in London the other day for 2800 guineas. The picture, after passing out of the possession of the Franklin family, belonged to Joshua Bates, of London, and it was while the picture was in his hands that the only copy of it was taken—a copy by Leslie, which Bates presented to Harvard College. Under Another Name. While at a motion-picture show matinee watching the pictures Janet, aged four, leaned over and said: "Auntie, It's trying. Give me your handkerchief." The cause was the killing of a man. I turned to her little friend Alice, same age, and said: "Are you crying, too?" "Oh, no, my eyes are just sweaty."—Exchange. Nothing Necessary. "What did your cousin put into the capital stock of his new firm?" "Nothing!" "Nothing!" "Didn't have to. It's a vacuum business."—Baltimore American. Cooling Off Below. Uncle Eben says: "There would be a whole lot more trouble in this world if some of the hotheads didn't get cold feet." THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. Aurora, Elgin, Batavia—The News of the Week From These. Interesting Suburbs. Aurora, Ill., Feb. 21.—There was a "hard times" and box social Friday, Feb. 14, given by the Sewing Circle of the Third Baptist Church at the home of Mrs. Rosa Catlett. There was a large attendance and $26 was raised for the church building fund. Mrs. Lizzie Holland, who has been visiting with Mrs. A. W. McCann, has returned to her home in Chicago. Miss Alberta Mayweather of Talma street has been ill. The John Brown Industrial Assembly of the St. John's A. M. E. Church held a celebration and banquet Wednesday evening, Feb. 12, which was largely attended. Mrs. Laura Williams has returned to her home on Indiana avenue after a four weeks' visit with her daughter in Evanston, Ill. Last Sunday was rally Sunday for the Third Baptist Church. A large delegation from Jollet was present to help and encourage in the struggle to erect a new church building. Rev. Mason of Jollet preached the afternoon sermon. Mrs. William Russell attended the missionary congress which was held at the St. John's Baptist Church Thursday. Mrs. A. W. McCann expects to make her home with her son on Rosewood avenue. Miss Maud Patterson of Hinckley was an Aurora visitor Sunday. Rev. A. Blake is kept quite busy, looking after the remodeling of his church. Word has been received from Rochester, N. Y., of the illness of Ollie C. Hall, son of Rev. A. T. Hall. Mrs. Annie McCan will close her store at the old Webb corner and make her home with her son Arthur. Al Smith, Aurora's great tenor singer and actor, was the only person of color to appear for the benefit of the new $100,000 city hospital at the Fox Theater on amateur night. He was showered with much applause. All the leading business men and women took part. It was free for all and he is much more thought of by taking part. There were 2,500 people present. He was called back many times. Rev. A. T. Hall, or Father Hall, has not been so well this week. Uncle Pasmer, one of our old-time citizens and a trustee of the A. M. E. Church, has been ill the past week. Mrs. E. E. Lamur has been quite sick for two weeks but is now improving nicely. Some of Joliet's young men came over Sunday and were entertained by our young society folks. BATAVIA— Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ballast of Latham street celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary Feb. 15. Friends from Chicago, Oak Park, Elgin, St. Charles, Aurora and Batavia were present and spent an enjoyable time. The couple were recipients of a number of gifts. Mr. Charles E. Hall of Washington, D.C., writes he hopes to make the old town a visit this summer to renew his acquaintance and shake hands with his friends. It has been five or six years since he has visited his home. The Defender invites all the churches of Aurora to send in their news notes each week.-Ed. AFFAIRS IN MILWAUKEE The Rights of the Race Assailed—The Booker T. Washington Forum Meets—Other News. Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 21.—The assistant superintendent of Calvary Baptist Sunday school, Miss Dangerfield, entertained the children at a St. Valentine party Friday. Dr. Mock delivered an address at St. Mark's A. M. E. church Sunday evening under the auspices of the Booker T. Washington Forum, in celebration of Lincoln's birthday. It is a matter of time before the Calvary jubilee chorus will rank as one of the foremost singers of African folk lore music. The audience before whom they sang Sunday evening was highly elated and showed their appreciation by presenting huge bouquets of cut flowers to Miss N. Artist and Mrs. John Tate. A dramatic and musical program was presented at Calvary Baptist church Tuesday evening under the management of Mrs. Pope. Mr. Green Reese, one of Waukesha's most prominent men, was at Mr. S. A. Matthew's office, 470 Jefferson street, on business. Get The Chicago Defender at Scott's news depot, 328 State street. Mrs. Clara Montgomery, wife of the editor of the Wisconsin Weekly Advocate, is recovering from an operation for appendicitis which was a success in every way. We wish to thank our many friends for letters and cards, flowers and fruit received while at the Trinity Hospital. Mrs. Montgomery says that the treatment while at the Trinity Hospital was excellent in every way and manner. Considerate. "You used to want to hold my hand before we were married," she complained. "I'd like to now," said he easily, "but it would keep you from your housework, my dear." Sald by Cynlcus. Sillicus—"What is the age of discretion?" Cynicus—"There isn't any. I know a man over seventy who married his fourth wife the other day."—Philadelphia Record. Knowing Pupil. Teacher—"What is the meaning of the word "leasure?" Pupil—"It is the name of the place where married couples repent."—Lippincott's. The man who has no faith in anything is about as effective as an empty bollen. AMERICAN DIPLOMAT TOOK PITY ON THE SPHINX. Spent Much Good Money on Champagne to Quench Her Thirst, and His Reward Consisted in Being "Fired." "That recent escapade of the British official who poured a libation of sacrilegious wine down the back of a sacred image in Hindustan recalls a somewhat similar incident that involved one of our own diplomats back in the restless days of the seventies," said a veteran official of the state department. "He was a young fellow, the favorite nephew of a statesman of national prominence, and he turned that statesman's hair prematurely gray with his wild vagaries. "Ben, for we'll call the young fellow by that name, was a man of most vagrant mind and versatile blubosities. His uncle, pardoning all his Bohemian obliquities, launched him forth time and again on many a promising venture in this line or that, but ever Bene came floating home on a high tide of alcohol. At length the statesman, seeking to sober him by the burden of responsibility, gave him a long lecture—and the consulship to Cairo. Ben took the pledge, took a drink and took the first boat for the land of the Pharaohs. "He was of a most romantic nature, smothered heretofore under the stern practicalities of American life, but, moistened by subtle liquors and nourished by the Egyptian stars glinting their soft images in the waters of the age-old Nile. It bourgeoned forth and throve amain. It was his wont—when loaded to the Plimsoll mark with what the genial Horace might have termed 'Old Falernian'—to wander beyond the sacred river, and, crossing the intervening sands, sit for hours in silent communion with the Sphinx. Here he felt he had met his affinity at last. "One afternoon, while deeply wrapped in one of these affinity Quaker meetings with his stony lady love, the thought was suddenly borne in upon him that, after sitting out there for countless ages on the dry and hot and dusty desert, the old girl must have a most appalling thirst. "Forthwith he hied him back to Calro, purchased half a dozen cases of the best champagne from Sheperd, loaded them upon a camel and, hiring a fellah, as assistant barkeep, so to speak, betook himself and his wine back through the soft Egyptian night to the sand-swept paws of his silent sweetheart. "Arrived, he and the deckhand of his ship of the desert broke open the cases, loaded themselves down with their contents, and, clambling upon the head of the aged female, poured 144 bottles of wine down her neck! Having accomplished this act of favor for the idol of his heart, Ben returned to Calro and slept the slumber of the peaceful hearted. "Now, all this romantic adventure, worthy of a Knight of the Round Table, might have been blown out into the desert upon the winds had not certain inquisitive busy bodies about the lobby of Shepard's hotel at Cairo learned the sentimental story and brought it back to America, where it reached the official ears of the state department. Officials of that day were an uncouth lot, with an atrophied sense of romance and poesy, and they recalled Ben with a celerity that in these days of swiftness is denominated as 'getting fired.' The sudden blow and the rude separation from the scenes amid which his poetic soul had blossomed out into that last wild act of love, broke Ben's heart, and, always anxious for an excuse, he spent the remainder of his days in deep drink. "But," concluded the official, "according to the report on the matter, Ben is the only man that ever bought the Sphinx a drink." But the New Milkman Wasn't New. A woman on Linwood boulevard decided not long since to discharge her milkman because of the inferior quality of milk he had been bringing and she happened to tell a friend about it over the phone. Thinking to help her out, the friend told her they had a good milkman and she would tell him to stop and see her if she wished. "Wait a minute," she said suddenly. "I think I hear him on the back porch right now." Presently she came back to the phone and asked for the exact street number of the house that she might give it to the man, and after a second's silence, the woman holding the receiver heard a startled exclamation at the other end of the line. "I gave him your name and address," she said, laughing, "and he says he has been bringing you milk for three years. What shall I tell him?" "Oh," gasped the friend, "just tell him he is fired." Kansas City Star. Airship Shed on Hellgo land English newspapers announce that an airship shed is to be built on Heligoland, and that its construction will be begun in the spring. The shed will be of the revolving type, so that it can be used whatever the direction of the wind. It is to be built in a deep depression called the Sapskuhle, and when needed for the exit or entrance of an airship it will be raised to the level of the surrounding surface. At other times it will rest on the bottom of the depression, the roof bridging the sides of the gap so that the situation of the shed will be scarcely perceptible. This is a precaution against the dropping of bombs by aeroplanes sent out from hostile warships. Portrait of Franklin Sold A portrait of Benjamin Franklin, painted by Mason Chamberlain in 1762, during Franklin's first mission to England, was sold in London the other day for 2800 guineas. 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