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VOLUME VIII. NUMBER 15. SUPERVISOR OF SOUTH-ERN RURAL SCHOOLS [Special to The Chicago Defender] Hampton, Va., April 11.-James L. Sibley, who was graduated from the University of Georgia in 1902, has been appointed supervisor of southern rural schools by Henry J. Willingham, state superintendent of education in Alabama. Mr. Sibley is a southern white man who is anxious to do for the race in Alabama a kind of service which is now being successfully rendered in the rural districts of Virginia, Kentucky and Arkansas by Messrs. Davis, Button and Favrok. After his graduation in 1902 Mr. Sibley spent three years in the Philippines, some two hundred miles below Manila, teaching the natives manual training and school gardening. Then he spent three years at Livius stone State Normal School, Living stone, Ala., as a teacher of manual art. His next work was at Jacksonville State Normal School, Jackson, Ala., where he taught manual arts for two years. Mrs. Lucille Johnson, wife of Champion Jack Johnson, was taken ill this week and removed from her home, 3344 Walahash avenue to Wesley hospital where on Monday her illness was diagnosed as acute appendicitis. Tuesday she was operated upon. The operation was performed in the early afternoon. Dr. Carter was the surgeon in charge. The champion was in an anteroom during the operation and remained at the hospital throughout the night. The many friends of the couple sent tokens of flowers and made persistent inquiries at the hospital and at his residence. Wednesday Mrs. Johnson was reported as "doing nicely," and the champion confirmed the report by telephone to the Chicago Defender. Thursday the physician and nurses at the hospital also assured the Defender of the patient's splendid recovery from what at first was thought to be a serious case. No matter what is the difficulty the champion is always sanguine. This incident was no exception. "I have implicit confidence in the physicians attending my wife," said he to a reporter, and everyone else interviewed shared the same opinion. Mrs. Johnson will be returned to her home early next week if her condition will allow The Hotel Pulman, 3639, 3641 and 3643 State street, is to be beautified. Mr. J. A. Jones, the proprietor, has decided to entirely reconstruct the entrance, and a large lobby will be one of the new features. The entrance will be on the ground floor and will be the finest of any race hotel in America. Mr. Jones, one of the best hotel men in the city, and with ample means, is determined to give his patrons the best of service. Recently he placed in his parlor bedrooms rockers of Turkish leather, which were made to order for him in one of the large factories. It is estimated that these chairs cost about $65 and $75 apiece. Popular prices prevail at this hotel and for $1 per night you get better accommodations than you can get elsewhere for twice the amount. The splendid service is no doubt responsible for the crowded condition always evident at this house. Hence, I enjoy singing to them. Everyone who has visited these picturesque islands has ever a longing to return where Nature is both bountiful and beautiful, and provides the natives with fruits and flowers for the asking, and where life is one dream and song, undisturbed by thoughts of chilling blasts and cruel cold. "My itinerary: Jamaica, Panama, Colon, Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad Dutch Guiana, British Guiana and Caracus (Venezuela)." SOUTH AMERICA LAND OF DREAM AND SONG SOUTH AMERICA LAND OF DREAM AND SONG Mme. Aniti Patti Brown Returning from a Successful Singing Tour Through Jamaica, Panama, Colon, Barbadoes, Grenada, Trinidad, Dutch Guiana, British Guiana, Caracas and Venezuela Describes Those Countries for the Benefit of the Readers of The Chicago Defender. FINDS RACE PREJUDICE EVERYWHERE American Tourists Are Responsible for Race Discrimination in All Latin-Speaking Countries—Famous Singer Is Refused Accommodations at the Queens Park Hotel, Trinidad and the Lampart-Holt Line Would Not Allow Her to Travel First Class—Area of the islands. Brother there a man with soul so dead Who need to own, my native land. "This is my own, my native land. Whose bather not within him himself As home his footsteps he hath turned, From wandering on a foreign land. Mme. Aulti Patti Brown who returned from a successful concert tour through South America has furnished The Chicago Defender with the following report of her travels: "After having spent a few months in foreign lands, I am indeed glad to be home again, and through the kindness of the editor, greet my friends, and as many have requested, tell those who have not visited South America and neighboring isles something of the country's people and the existing conditions. "My stay in South America was very interesting, and I found conditions there about the same as here. : true. The many American tourists go to so the islamists for the winter season infuse their prejudices into all the proprietors of hotels; hence, it is difficult sometimes to get accommodation in hotels in some sections. I was refused lodging in the Queens Park hotel, Trinidad. "The English proprietor will tell you that he is all filled, and can't give you accommodation, and even while he is so politely refusing you, white people are renting suites of rooms. I was positively refused first class passage on the "Vestir," over the Lamport & Holt line. And when the facts became known, many West Indians in New York said through the papers that such was not so. I was interviewed by Mr. Anderson of New York, of the "Amsterdam News," concerning the affair. Sorry to say, he did not print the statement as I gave it to him. But one West Indian who investigated and found my statement correct, was kind enough to have the acts published. "Barbadoes is 144 miles square, and has an inhabitation as great as China's, according to its size, there are 200,000 people on this small island. Vegetation is very poor on account of its coral formation. However, sugar cane grows in plenty. The hites are very prejudiced, and in some sections the race is segregated, they will not rent a front pew to orchipers of color, and at communion services the whites commune first and members of the race last. The yrs of the race have been very formate in winning scholarships, and it fail the law was passed prohibiting a child over 14 years from enter public schools. This law will affect only parents of the race who are able to furnish tuition for their children to enter other schools. Demarara, 6 feet below sea level, once under a colored governor, a country is very rich with gold diamonds, but for some reason thelish have never opened the intec. The races mix very little, yet the color who goes abroad to study in returns with a white wife, who she finds herself ostracised, usu-returns to her native lands. both British Guiana and Trinidad infested with East Indians (called les). These being imported for p labor, working on sugar plants for 24 cents a day, and the natives intermary with Spanish and Portugese, and are also interested in educating their men, sending them to England, and and Canada to school. guiana is very mountainous yet, and has one of the largest lakes in the country, and ship quantities of pitch and cocoa to United States. ormuda is very picturesque, the being of coral formation. Prejia is very great and a person of can get no accommodation at all hotels. they have always had separate and the people of the race are all progressive, being contentedriage drivers, waiters, etc. people are great lovers of music and all requests were das from the different operas. The Chicago Defender. James L. Sibley, a Graduate of the University of Georgia, Appointed to a Responsible Position for His Interest in the Race. Alabama is the fourth southern state to introduce an organized supervision of colored rural schools with the object of emphasizing instruction in agriculture, domestic science and manual training. CHAMPION JOHNSON'S WIFE UNDERGOES OPERATION Is Suddenly Stricken with Appendicitis and Is Successfully Operated Upon at Wesley Hospital—Friends Send Flowers and Keep Telephones Busy. CHAMPION CONSTANTLY AT HER BEDSIDE. HOTEL PULLMAN TO HAVE FINE LOBBY Famous State Street Hostelry to Be Beautified—More About the New Parlor Chairs. MENTAL INSUFFICIENCY. Almost all persons you see have good sense, but the trouble is they have such a little of it.—Waldo Baston. CHICAGO, ELL., SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1913. INTERESTING FACTS OF THE RACE Forgotten Heroes Who Gave Lives in the Early History of This Country — Crispus Attucks and the Boston Massacre. PETER SALEM AND SALEM POOR. By Frank Young. Few of us know the true history of this country, for the books that we studied at school were written by the o 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. Aimed white while a sense of citizens who were trying to disperse a body of the king's soldiers. Attucks was a mulatto, 27 years of age, and was 6 feet 2 inches in height. On this eventful day he led twelve men from those who had gathered in Dock Square and marched up King street (now known as State street) and attacked the soldiers, shouting to his followers, "Be not afraid; they dare not fire." Until now the soldiers had appeared like statues, the bells were ringing and the mob was howling, adding to the confusion. Attucks, grabbing hold of Capt. Preston's bayonet, shouted, "Why not kill them; why not crush them at once?" Firing succeeded and Attucks was killed, with three others, by a Montgomery. Two bullet wounds were found, in each breast. His body lay in state and he was buried with two others from Faneuil Hall. March 5 was celebrated with great solemnity and was observed until the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence took its place. On March 15, Washington's cry while repairing to the interchments was, "Remember it is the 5th of March, Revenge your brethren!" Yet after all this the people refused a petition for a monument to this brave man, Attucks, and gave one to the memory of an Isaac Davis of Concord, a white man. Both were promoters of the Revolution, but one was white and one was black. Eighty-one years afterwards in April, 1851, a fugitive slave named Thomas Simms from Georgia, and on Friday, June 2, 1854, another named Anthony Burns from Virginia were both returned to bondage, each marching over the very spot where Attucks fell before the muskets of tyranny, within the sight of Faneuil Hall, the cradle of liberty, within the sight of Bunker Hill, creeping along at a funeral pace but not to an earthly grave but back to slavery, that which burns out the living soul. Over Attucks' grave sits a stone bearing this inscription: "Long as Freedom's cause the wise contend, Dear to our country shall your fame extend, While to the world this lettered stone shall fell Where Caldwell, Attucks, Gray and Mayerick, fell." The Boston Gazette of Oct. 2, 1750, published a reward that was offered for Attucks. Several years after his death and the war another Boston paper published an article hunting at Attucks and calling him an infamous character. This is the history of only one of the many heroes that is almost lost as far as the histories are concerned. At Cambridge, Mass., April 19, 1775, while the British troops were engaged at Lexington and Concord, reinforcements started to their assistance with supplies and ammunition but were held up and their supplies destroyed by a band of patriots under the leadership of a colored man. At Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775, after fierce fighting Maj. Pitcarn of the British troops mounted the breastworks, shouting, "The day is ours!" Instantly he was shot by a Negro named Peter Salem. At the loss of their leader the British fled. Afterwards Salem married a descendant of Nero, the great DR. MITCHELL ON RACIAL JUDGMENT. Says Presence of Race Is Not an Accident—Struggle of World Significance—"Effort is Worth All It Costs." [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Hampton, Va., April 11.—Dr. Samuel C. Mitchell, president of the University of South Carolina, in "The Phases of Progress toward Peace," published by the Maryland Peace Society, makes some interesting statements concerning racial judgment. He says: "When the disciples came upon the man born blind, they, in a speculative mood, asked, 'Who did sin, this man or his parents, that he should be born blind?'—a question typical of the view we once took of the presence of the African in America. Who did sin—the slave-catcher, the slave-trader, the planner, the abolitionist, or the firemaker—who did sin? How contrary to the disciples' was Jesus' attitude of practical helpfulness toward the blind man. 'Neither did this man sin, nor its parents, but that the works of idol should be made manifest in him.' Race Presence is Not an Accident. "The South is coming to embrace the view that the African is not the chilles' heel of American destiny, and that his presence here is not an accident, but an integral part of the purpose of God in bringing that race share in the common inheritances! mankind. If so, the South today its heroic struggle is tugging at aask of world significance. This view brings with energy the arm of every man who is striving for a nobler social order here, founded upon justice and the spirit of mutual helpfulness. Ninety-five to Five. "There is no doubt as to the crucial nature of this struggle. On St. Helena's Island, in South Carolina, there six thousand Negroes and fifty white people. I can point you to a angle county in Mississippi which I have known from boyhood where there are 4,500 Negroes and 5,000 white people. And more, those five thousand white people are congregated chiefly the county seat. In some of the citying country districts there are five white men to ninety-five Negroes. Do any men hold a harder post duty in Christendom than these white people, blood of my blood and bone of my bone, who have to licer the labor, to man schools and churches, to carry on government, to protect social ideals, to furnish initiative in civilization, and to conserve the gains which it has cost millennials of human effort to achieve, and which we Anglo-Saxons have inherited? Effort Worth All It Costs. "I have a friend who says he has learned to spell 'disappointment with an h.' The South is coming also to believe that the racial issue is 'his appointment.' If the attempt to enable two peoples so unlike in color and character as the Anglo-Saxon and the African to live together on the same soil in the spirit of mutual helpfulness, proves to be the means of developing in both races such moral qualities as forbearance, faith in one's fellows, however lowly, the sense of human brotherhood and steadfast loyalty to justice, even in the case of the weakest, and an unconquerable faith in the capacity of men to grow under the influence of light, social order and right ideals, the effort is worth all its costs." INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL FOR SIERRA LEONE Hampton Architect Draws Plans for the Proposed Taft Memorial Hall. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Hampton, Va., April 11.—Preliminary sketches have been drawn by Edgar H. Bentzel, instructor in drafting, Hampton Institute, for the proposed "Taft Memorial Hall," Freetown, Siera Laone, which收vch E. G. Granville-Sutton, of the Liberal Christian Church, is planning to build. The Taft memorial will be 168 feet wide by 56 feet deep, exclusive of offices and entry. The first floor plan provides for a printing department and shops for shoemaking, painting, tinsmithing and carpentry. The second floor will contain an auditorium, six class rooms and a vestry room. The third story will be used as a dormitory and study hall. STORK VISITS DE WENDT The first baby of Haytian parentage has been born in Chicago. Her name is Elovie Alexandra de Wendt, and she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. De Wendt, 3629 Prairie avenue. Friday last was the natal day and the proud father is still celebrating the event. Fellow countrymen are sharing his happiness and a bank account of $500 has already been deposited for the new arrival. Mr. De Wendt is the writer on Historical Facts about Haytin in the Chicago Defender. Mrs. De Wendt was formerly Miss Bertha emperor of Rome. About 1850 the town of Framingham placed a granite stone over the then unmarked grave of Salem. He fought in several other prominent battles of the Revolution. With him at Bunker Hill were Salem Poor, Titus Corburn, Alexander Ames and Barzillan Lew, the last three named from Andover, also Cato Howe from Plymouth. Burr was another, although not at Bunker Hill, he and Jermey Jonah fought with the Seventh regiment under the command of Col. Brooks of Medford, who afterwards became governor. RUSSIA FOR EXPULSION OF TURK FROM EUROPE Russia's Plan to Excite War Among the Nations of'Europe Against Turkey a Project of One Hundred and Eighty Years' Standing—The Idea Born in the Breast of Peter the Great—Russia Has Been Carrying Out the Program to the Letter as Seen in the Russo-Turkish Wars of the 19th Century. AUSTRIA A PORTION OF THE CONQUEST By Elder W. D. Forde. The stunning blow received by the Sultan in 1840 from the ungloved fist of the Pasha of Egypt, so paralyzed him that Turkey has never recovered from the stroke. Hence for more than seventy years the Sultan of Turkey has been compelled to bear the humiliating nick-name, "Sick Man of the East." No power in Europe has been more anxious to take advantage of the lance and limping Turk than has the great Russian Bear who would have a long time ago voraciously devoured Turkey were it not for the constant and vigilant lookout of the British Lion. The desire on the part of Rus'a to drive out the Turk and occupy Constantinople is not a recent plan, but a premeditated policy projected one hundred and eighty-eight years ago. The following circumstance attests this fact. In the year 1688 Peter the Great became sole emperor of Russia at the age of sixteen, and enjoyed a prosperous reign of thirty-seven years, ending his career in 1725. In his last will and testament which he left to his successors he enjoined the following instruction in the 9th article: "Take every possible means of gaining Constantinople and the Indies (for he who rules there will be the true sovereign of the world); excite war continually in Turkey and Persia; establish fortresses in the Black Sea; get control of the sea by degrees, and also of the Baltic; which is a double point, necessary to the realization of our project; accelerate as much as possible the decay of Persia; penetrate to the Persian Gulf; re-establish, if possible, by way of Syria, the ancient commerce of the Levant; advance to the Indies, which are the great depot of the world. Once there we can do without the gold of England." The eleventh article: "Interest the house of Austria in the expulsion of the Turks from Europe, and quiet their dissensions at the moment of the conquest of Constantinople (having excited war among the old states of Europe), by giving to Austria a portion of the conquest, which afterward will or can be reclaimed." Russia has been applying herself to this injunction with all the assiduity possible, as Russian history reveals. A few examples will illustrate this. In 1828 while the Sultan was endeavoring to put down an insurrection of Greece known as the war of Greek Independence, Czar Nicholas took advantage of the situation and declared war against Turkey. While the Russian forces were marching down upon Constantinople the Sultan sued for peace, and the war was brought to a close through the Treaty of Adrianople in 1829. As a result of this war the Turkish provinces of Wallachia and Moldavia, which are now known as Romania, were rendered independent. Epirus and all Greece south of Thessaly with most of the islands of the Aegean were formed into an independent kingdom under the guardianship of England, Russia and France. Again in 1853-1856 the Crimean war was waged. On January 9, 1853, when Sir Hamilton Seymour, the English ambassador, was at a party in the palace of the Grand Duchess Helena, the Czar engaged him in the following conversation: "The affairs of Turkey are in a very disorganized condition. The country itself seems to be falling to pieces. The fall will be a great misfortune, and it is very important that England and Russia should come to a perfectly good understanding on these affairs, and that neither should take any decisive step unless the other is apprised. . . Stay! We have on our hands a sick man—a very sick man. It will be, I tell you frankly, a great misfortune if one of these days he should slip away from us; especially before all necessary arrangements have been made." He further proposed that England and Russia should divide the estate of Turkey, England to take Egypt and Crete, while he was to be allowed to take under nis protection the Turkish provinces in Europe. The result of this ambitious design on the part of the Czar was the Crimean war. This war was ended through the Treaty of Paris, March 30, 1856. Twenty-one years later—1887—Russia dashed with all haste towards Constantinople to forever end Turkish rule on European soil; it might have ended quite seriously for the Turk had not England interposed by sending her fleet through the Dardanelles and thus arrested "the triumphant march of the Russians." Once more was the "Sick Man" bol- (Continued on Page 7. Sample Copy Noted Head of the A. M. E. Zion Church to be the Guest of Order Monday Night. [Special to The Chicago Defender,] Richmond, Va., April 11—Bishop Alexander Walters will address a great mass meeting in the city auditorium, Monday evening, April 14, under the auspices of Richmond Division of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers. All Richmond pastors, their members, school officials and fraternal organizations are invited to attend. Bishop Walters is a foremost leader among the people of his race today. Loves his race and speaks in defense of its interests and rights, and stands up in the support of the President Wilson administration and has the confidence of the president and his cabinet. He is a leader in the Episcopal work of the A. M. E. Zion church. He is broad and liberal in his religious views and is admired by all religious denominations. A committee of 400 has charge of the arrangements. President Woodrow Wilson, Governor Mann, ex-Governor Montague and many other distinguished men are invited to be present and say a word. All Richmond pastors and the A. M. E. pastors of Petersburg, Norfolk and the surrounding cities, will come with their congregations as a whole. JUDGE BROWN IS APPOMATTOX DAY SPEAKER JUDGE BROWN IS APPOMATTOX DAY SPEAKER Famous Club of that Name Has Monster Celebration on Sunday—Principal Speaker Is Son of Famous Abolitionist—Mr. Adelbert H. Roberts, Famous Race Orator, Also Speaks—An Epoch-Making Event—Palatial Club House Crowded—Many Ladies Present. GIFTED ORATORS TELL OF GREAT EVENT. The Surrender of General Lee to General Grant Is Vividly Revived as Speakers, Give Brilliant Word Picture of Great Event—Genuine Enthusiasm—Club House Filled with Members and Friends. Sunday last was a great day at the Appomattox Club. It was their annual celebration commemorating the great event that day records. The formal exercises began at 3 o'clock and the spacious club house was filled. Judge Edward Osgood Brown of the Appellate Court was the principal speaker. Being the son of an abolitionist and one of the race's stanchest friends, he waxed eloquent with his subject and the vast audience was generous in applause and greatly enthused. Mr. Adelbert H. Roberts, Chicago's matchless orator, was the other speaker. His efforts on this occasion far surpassed any speech that he has ever made in this city. Many may have forgotten the surrender of General Lee to General Grant, but such vivid portraits by such speakers as Judge Brown and Mr. Roberts brought back one's school days and the studies in history. OFFER PRIZES TO STIMULATE SAVING IDEA Gold Medals Are Offered to Children, Teachers and Lodges to Increase Accounts of Two Race Banks. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Memphis, Tenn., April 11. "Banking Day Along Indu. and Financial Lines" is the highlight of a big circular put out by a "Citizens' Committee." The exercise is a sort of rally to attract the race to banking and business houses conducted by members of the race. The circular strikes a high and appealing note. It comprehends the 'aborer and wage earner, encouraging them to save and teaching them the way to a bank where their patronage is courted. Its appeal is for $100,000 "not alone for safe keeping, but to provide capital for promotion of various business and industrial enterprises for the employment of our boys and girls." The whole scheme is launched upon a broad and very intelligent basis. Press, school, pulpit, lodge and laboring man are urged to join hands in making deposits. To stimulate further interest prizes are offered, towift: 1. To each of the five new depositors opening the largest accounts at the Solvent Savings Bank and Trust Company, a gold medal. 2. To each of the five new depositors opening the largest account at the Fraternal Savings Bank and Trust Company, a gold medal. 3. To a boy or girl, under 16 years of age, opening the largest accounts at either or both banks, a gold medal. 4. To the principal of any school, whose pupils open the largest number of accounts at either or both banks, a gold medal. The mottoes or "pointers" carried by the circular, the pledges to keep record at both banks and so award the prizes on a just basis, the demonstration of the two banks gaining funds to stimulate the business interests of the city, all make the scheme one worthy of emulation. THE WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER PRICE 5 CENTS NEW ENGLAND AND SOUTHERN INFLUENCE IN THE NORTHWEST Principal Washington Declares That the Most Liberal White Man That He Has Met Came From Mississippi—He Finds No Race Prejudice in Yankees or Southerners—Tuskegee Graduate a Model Citizen of Portland—The 750,000 in Oregon Make Great Progress. DO NOT TAKE ADVAN- TAGE OF MEANS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION. Only Nine Persons Graduated From the Higher Schools in Oregon—Are Reasonably Represented in the Public Schools and Seem Satisfied—Race Has a Splendid Chance in the Labor Unions—Southerners Are Lonesome—Letter From Girl Illustrates Point—No Compromise Between the Northwest and the South. By Booker T. Washington. [Special to The Chicago Defender] Portland, Oregon, April 11—The white people who amount to most in the states of Washington and Oregon are for the most part those who have gone from the New England states, the middle states or the far South. I have been constantly surprised since entering Washington and Oregon at the number of Southern white people I have met. One of the finest and most liberal white men I have met since I left home was born in Mississippi and lived there until a few years ago. He moved into Oregon not long ago from the vicinity of Jefferson Davis' old home in Mississippi. If there is the slightest trace of race prejudice about him I have not been able to discover it. A good many of the meetings at which I have spoken have been presided over by Southern white men. Most of these people seem to have left the South because they felt that they were cramped and hampered there in too many ways in bringing up their families. The gentleman I have referred to from Mississippi told me frankly that he got tired and sick of the influence of such men as Vardaman and others of that kind. Another thing that has surprised and pleased me has been the liberality of the colored people. At almost every point I have visited, without suggestion or urging they have contributed toward the work of Tuskegee Institute gladly. I was at a little dinner party given me by some colored citizens in Portland. Without any previous preparation some one suggested that a scholarship be provided for Tuskegee, and within a few minutes they raised $75. One does not get an idea of the strength and size of the Negro population in the South until he gets out of the South. Here in Oregon, for example, there are only about 750,000 people all told. In the single state of Alabama we have more black people by several hundred thousand than there are people altogether in Oregon. Here in Portland, as in other large cities of the coast, there are quite a few colored people who are doing well in the professions, in business and in farming. Among the professional class I have met a Tuskegee graduate who has a good reputation, stands high in his profession and is succeeding. I refer to Mr. McCants Stewart, who has been practicing law successfully in Portland for a good many years. He has a nice family, stands high in the profession, and is looked up to in every way as a model citizen. Only Nine Graduates From Higher Schools. For one reason or another the colored people in Washington and Oregon do not seem to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the institutions of higher learning. They are reasonably well represented in the public schools but one rarely hears of a case where colored persons enter any of the classical colleges, agricultural and mechanical colleges or state universities. After careful inquiry I could discover only nine colored people who have ever graduated from any of the high schools in the state of Oregon. None it seems has ever graduated from any of the colleges in the state of Washington. Here as elsewhere there is a good deal of talk about "higher education" but it does not seem to go much further than talk. It certainly is a mistake for our people not to enter these higher institutions of learning when they can do so with so little cost. Speaking further of education in the West, in Utah I could discover only three colored persons who have ever graduated from the high school, and not a single one from any of the colleges or universities. In Portland the colored people have a better chance at skilled labor trades than any other point I have touched. Here the labor union is not strong and ```markdown ``` the policy of the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations is not to recognize the unions. The colored people who have been far-sighted enough to buy land years ago are almost without exception prosperous; I mean those who are engaged in some form of farming. In one of my previous letters I referred to the fact that the colored people out this way seem to be somewhat "lonesome," I mean those who have come from the South. The following letter from a colored girl who is now living in southern Oregon will illustrate this point: A Plea for Companions. "A Plea for Companies," Roseburg, Oregon, March 23, 1913. — Dr. B. T. Washington—Dear Sir: For fear I would not be able to see you in Roseburg, I am writing you again in the hope of getting you by mail if I fail to see you. I know it is an awful strain on you, this being your first visit this way, to stop over here, so I will just write as plainly as I can and explain to you what we want. I am all alone out here and it is so lonesome for me; still I can go to any church or theater in town. I don't feel like I would if I could only get some colored people to be with. Oh, Mr. Washington, I just hunger to see some more of our race out here. I get good pay, considering this is such a small town. I get $25 per month and I am made welcome to anything in the house, besides Mrs. Hamilton is so nice to me; she takes me to the show quite often. But if I had some of my own folks to be with I would be so happy. Judge Hamilton was in Corvallis but he arrived too late to hear you speak Wednesday. Mrs. Hamilton thinks just like I do, if we could only get about four or five girls or families here they could do so well. There have been several but they have all been of the very lowest class, have gotten into trouble, some left town and some went to jail. So you see how it has been all the while. "Respectfully, etc." White people who have formerly lived in the South seem just as glad to see colored people from the South as are members of my own race. One will be deceived if he attempts to judge the intelligence of a man out here by his appearance. Frequently you may meet a man with his pants stuffed in his boot legs, without any collar, with his sleeves rolled up, having all the appearance of an ordinary working man, but when you ask him some questions you must not be surprised to find that while he works in a field, usually an orchard which he owns, or is in some other line of farming, he may be a graduate of Harvard, Yale, Amherst, Dartmouth, or some of the leading eastern colleges. In this part of the world family connection counts for little. Every man is valued and respected for what he really can do in the community in which he lives. Imitation is of No Benefit. It is unfortunately true that the majority of colored people in the far western states have the kind of employment which brings them into touch with the white man at the white man's weakest points, and this means they try, to imitate the white man at these points instead of at his stronger points. The white man in this part of the country has a great many social clubs. The Negro is usually the waiter or steward in these clubs. After the white man is through with his hard day's work in his factory, his bank, his office or on his farm, he goes to these clubs for an easy hour or two. In these clubs the white man sips his beer, drinks his wine, and smokes his cigar. The Negro comes into contact with him at these points and it is very natural that the Negro should try to lead the same kind of life that he sees the white man leading. This is unfortunate. It is unfortunate that so large a proportion of our people are engaged in waiting up on somebody else instead of producing something out of the natural resources of the land. The Negro in the South who owns 50 or 100 acres of land, has it paid for, and a little money in the bank and is educating his children, even though he may be dressed in an unfashionable manner, is far more independent than a man who dresses in a flashy way and is employed in waiting on somebody else. I have found that some of the most prosperous individuals among our race are saloon keepers or men who run "clubs" for the flashy element among our people. While I have come into contact with much that is encouraging in connection with the comparatively few colored people on the Pacific coast, I am more convinced than ever that the Negro in the South is doing better than any group of colored people that I have found in this part of the world, and I am still further convinced that the Negro in the South has a better future than in any part of the world that I have yet visited. STATE BUSINESS LEAGUE. Springfield, Ill., April 11.—The Springfield Business League, at its last regular meeting, voted unanimously to issue a call to the Business Men of Illinois, to organize a State League, to be affiliated with the National Business League. The undersigned committee was appointed to issue the call for a Convention to be held in Springfield, May 30, 1913, for the purpose of organizing the Illinois Business League. We believe that such an organization will have a tendency to better the condition of business men throughout the State, commercially, industrially and socially as well. We invite representatives from all local leagues and all professional and business men in Illinois. As we expect a large delegation, please advise us as soon as possible, the number we may expect from your league of your city, and oblige respectfully yours, J. Edw, Thompson, Chairman; I. E. Foster. Committee: G. H. L. Nelson, C. C. Goins, Edw. J. McCoo. HOW HE GETS HIS RIGHTS. Laziness has caused many a man to have a right to grumble.-Waldo Baston. All Races • Make Merry When Mrs. Hoffman's Natal Day is celebrated—Racial Barriers Break Down. Chicago has always been foremost in advocating equality of the races. Along every line the races have always met without friction. Friday evening, April 8, another precedent was set when many races met in a social way at a birthday party tendered Mrs. Hoffman by her husband, Mr. A. E. Hoffman, at their residence, 3651 Prairie avenue. The exact date of Mrs. Hoffman's birthday occurred during Leat, and it was postponed until this date. The honoree, who is a daughter of a Russian Judge, was greeted by friends of many races, Hebrews, Russians and members of the writer's race, and enjoyed an evening of unalloyed pleasure. Among those present were: Mrs. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Seams, Mr. and Mrs. G. Blackman, Mr. and Mrs. W. King, Mr. and Mrs. B. Jefferson, Mr. and Mrs. M. Skinner, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Miss Conred, Mr. and Mrs. Jenks, Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Mollette, Mrs. Jas. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Batson, Mr. and Mrs. De Witt Edgerton, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Edgerton, Mr. and Mrs. Dunaway, Mrs. M. Hoston, Mrs. D. Hoston, Mr. Elleston and Mr. R. S. Abbott. FRANK BYRON RETURNS TO CHICAGO. Mr. Frank A. Byron, Senior of the Famous Musical Byrons, to Establish Home Here. Mr. Frank A. Byron, the head of the Byron household, 5135 Indiana avenue—that is the senior of the famous Musical Byrons, since the death of their father about a year ago, has returned to the city, with the sole purpose of establishing a permanent home for his younger brothers. Mr. Byron has just returned from a trip to Panama and Havana, and he tells many rich stories of his experiences. Now nothing interests this globe trotter but the purchase of a home and Geo. H. Walker, the real estate broker, has been commissioned to find a suitable place. Mr. Byron will only remain in the city until his business affairs are settled, when he will return to Washington, D. C., where his wife resides, and then will make their home in Chicago. FAMOUS LITERARY WOMAN DEAD. "Mildred Miller" Famous Defender Correspondent Passes to the Great Beyond. Miss Charity Samuels, better known to the readers of The Chicago Defender by her non de plume, "Mildred Miller," died at her residence, 6501 Champlain Ave., on Wednesday. Miss Samuels had been ill for several months, but her death came as a surprise to the community. As a newspaper writer she had few equals, and for many years her special articles in The Defender have been commented upon everywhere. She was a member of Household of Ruth, 1277, and of the Foresters. A detailed account of her life and funeral will appear in our next issue. Dress Like Grandma and Grandpa Did. Attend this unique entertainment at Hulett's Hall. 2712 State street, Wednesday evening, April 16th. There will be good music. The affair is for the G. A. R. and is given under the auspices of the Women's Relief Corps. Be sure to attend and have a good time. See the Fish Pond and have your fortune told. MRS. DORA HAWKINS CONWAY TO MARRY AGAIN. It is rumored throughout the city that Mrs. Dora Hawkins-Conway, well known in religious and social circles, is again contemplating another matrimonial venture. Mrs. Hawkins-Conway would not sanction of the name of the groom-to-be when a reporter for the Chicago Defender saw her at the 33d street station of the South Side "L." road. She only smiled and said "wait and see." Mrs. Conway has been ill for three weeks and the reporter did not argue with her. IN CHICAGO AND SUBURBS (Continued from page 4.) Dolphin Roberts is going around with a broad smile on his face. The reason? His wife presented him with a bouncing baby girl April 2nd. Dr. McDowell and the authorities of the Provident Hospital say both are doing fine. Mr. J. Edward Smith, of 5159 Armour Ave., president of the Musicians' Union, Local No. 208, was unanimously elected delegate at a meeting of the union held April 6, to represent them at the National Musicians' Convention, to be held in Toronto, Canada, May 12. Mr. Smith is a very enterprising young man, and has spent considerable time and energy to further the interest of his organization, in order to make it the foremost of its kind among our people. Mixed Metaphor. One day while caressing her little three-year-old daughter, a mother called her "My little comfort." A few evenings later, when callers were present, she gathered the little one up in her arms, but without further attention. Presently, feeling neglected, she looked up into her mother's face and asked: "Mamma, is I your little blanket?" Powdera In Bananas If you have difficulty in giving children powders, cut a banana down the middle, scoop out some of the pulp and put the powder in; place together again, and the taste is hardly ever no ticeable. NEWS OF RACINE. By Vivien B. Taylor. Racine, Wis., April 11.—Mr. Geo. Hayes of 1224 Grand avenue is in the city for a few days. Mrs. C. C. James and daughter Lucile have returned from a very pleasant visit in Chicago. Messrs. Wilson and Edward Meritt spent Saturday and Sunday in Chicago. Mr. T. J. Weaver spent Sunday and Monday in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hannan, 1230 Villa street, gave an informal party Saturday evening for their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bradley of Muskegon, Mich., who are visiting them. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. H. Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Bass, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Spotwood, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Chavis, Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. White, Mrs. Carlington, Mrs. Thaddaus Turner, Miss Hazel Stewart, Mr. Walter Elby, Mr. Geo Parks, Mr. Billy Grant, Mr. Herbert Jackson, Mr. Wm. Robinson, Mr. Geo Hayes and Mr. C. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bradley returned home Sunday. Miss Vivian B. Taylor was hostess at breakfast Monday morning in honor of her grandmother, Mrs. A. B. Cobb, who is visiting here for three weeks. A few of her friends were present and all said they would return for breakfast very soon. All of the delicacies of the season were served. THEIR FIRST AN- NUAL BANQUET Chicago Colored Men's Business Association Made Their Bow to Miss Chicago. The Baker Hotel was one blaze on Thursday night, with the hero worshipers of Mr. Binga, who by the way celebrated his 48th birthday at the same time. The citizens thought it their duty to give him a banquet in recognition of the fact that he was made a member of the Illinois Bankers' Association, as well as successful banker. After an elaborate bill of fare, speechmaking was in order and immediately after Mr. M. T. Bailey moved that they go into permanent organization and the following gentlemen were elected as a committee on organization: Dr. Bibb, Mr. Bunch, Mr. Avendolph, Mr. Webb and Maj. Jackson. Mr. Binga was unanimously elected chairman of the body and Dr. Claude Bell, who did such untiring work, was given a vote of thanks for making the affair a go and the success it was. The doctor is one of those relentless fellows and when he starts in he will never jet up until he either sinks or swims. THE JEFFERSON'S NEW HEADWAITER Peoria, Ill., April 11.—The Jefferson Hotel has been successful in getting Mr. J. J. Miles in its service. For more than three months the management has been trying to secure what they term the greatest all-around headwaiter in America. Mr. Miles has just closed the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, Tex., and took a month's vacation coming directly here to hold this most beautiful hotel in Illinois. RACE FIGHT SOUTH CAROLINA EXTRADITION. Philadelphia, April 11.—Mr. Joseph Grant shot and killed two white men who tried to ruin his family, it is said, and tried to run him out of town and make his wife's daughter remain. After the killing he got out of the state and landed in Philadelphia. Both white and colored citizens of the state are fighting to keep him from being extradited, as Governor Blease has always said that he would help any mob lynch a "nigger" who would resent anything a white man did to him. FLOOD SUFFERERS' BENEFIT. The Seventh Regiment armory on Thursday night had a unique entertainment for the benefit of the flood sufferers in Dayton and Cairo, and although the gentlemen who worked for its success were hampered by the mid-week and rain a beautiful audience was out and many contributed to the success of the affair. The Eighth band donated its services, and fifty other young men and women gave their time and talent. Mr. J. P. Faulkner, chairman of the affair, and Mr. L. W. Washington, secretary, deserve great praise for their uniting efforts in making the affair a success. AFFAIRS IN MILWAUKEE Our Special Correspondent's Interesting Week End Letter from This Popular Wisconsin City. Milwaukee, Wis., April 11.—Mrs. Geo. Hayes, 1224 Grand avenue, entertained a few friends Friday night in honor of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bradley. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Bass, the newlyweds, received quite a few of their friends Sunday afternoon at their home, 1723 Racine street. The bride formerly was Marie Marion Taylor. Mrs. A. B. Cobb of 654 Grace street, Chicago, is visiting her daughters, Mrs. M. B. Taylor and Mrs. C. C. James. Mrs. Addie Moore of 338 Sixth street, Milwaukee, is visiting her mother and friends. Mrs. Lillian Cole of 1835 Racine returned home from Chicago where she attended a party given by her brother, Mr. Ben, Smith, at his residence, 2508 Wabash avenue. Although she 'was and is yet suffering with her eyes, she reported having a good time. The Home Sentinel It is each woman's duty to understand the preparation of food so that it may be fit for human consumption It may not be necessary for her to attend to the actual work, but she should be the sentinel, always on guard. WHEN TACT WON OUT BY NELLIE CRAVEY GILMORE. Hartley's pen raced furiously over the paper. Then with resolute fingers he folded and addressed the letter, laying it aside to be posted. Afterwards, he arose, took one or two impatient turns up and down the room; then came back and sat down again, thinking deeply. Some abrupt whim prompted him to reopen the envelope and read it over before sending it. It ran: "My Dear Elise: I have know for a long time that you cared nothing for me, and that you did care for that man. The enclosed clipping may not come amiss—merely as a direct justification of my present course. This much, let me say, in regard to your latest offense: hereafter it will not be necessary that you exert yourself toward further deception, since it is my unalterable determination to put all thought of you forever out of my life. As to Carrington, he is not worth the sacrifice of powder and shot necessary to eliminate his vile existence. I am making all preparation to dispose of the home immediately; your personal effects will be shipped to whatever address you may wish to indicate. Please spare me the annoyance of any reply, and the pain of a future meeting. All can be satisfactorily arranged through our lawyers. Yours—Arthur Hartley." Hartley went over the lines with scorching cheeks. Surely he had not been so great a fool as to heap insults like these upon a possibly innocent woman! With a gesture of disgust he tore the letter into shreds and flung it into the fire. Next morning he bought a ticket for the Adirondacks. Elisie Hartley was in one of her radiant moods when the surrey drove up and left her husband standing on the sidewalk before the "inn." A minute before she had believed him hundreds of miles away, tugging at the pile of briefs he had declared it impossible for him to leave under a fortnight. Then they both laughed, and afterwards he went up to her suite to brush up a little, as it was almost the hour for dinner. His wife's noncommittal attitude had left him more in the dark than ever. Two days ago he would have sworn that she was guilty; today he would have taken an oath of just the reverse. Yet there were the damming bits of evidence that no amount of argument—or sophistry—could overcome. Should he trust her—or— The sudden appearance of a waiter announcing dinner interrupted his reverie. He put aside all personal reflection and changed his clothes with dispatch. A few moments later he had started toward the door. On the way out his eyes fell by accident upon a crumpled sheet of closely written note paper. The writing was in his wife's hand, unmistakably. He read with a suffocating heart: "Dear Charley: There was a time when I believed that I had unfortunately given my heart to you, and that I should never be able to live happily away from you. But, thank heaven, the knowledge of my true feelings has come to me before it was too late. I am sending this to you to stop you in New York. Do not come here, for if you do I shall decline even to recognize you. My husband is an honest and honorable man, and in every way is far above the average. Should he ever learn of my meanness, I fear that it would be the end of everything for me. You see it has come to this that I fully realize now how deep and genuine is the feeling I have always had for him, notwithstanding this miserable affair between us. It was, I assure you, entirely brought about by a fanay on my part that he was beginning to neglect me. I am repenting most keenly this ridiculous folly, and with the help of God I mean to be forever true and honorable. Don't try to dissuade me, for I was never so tragically determined in my life.—E. H." When Hartley looked up from the letter his eyes were blurred and aching. Her only crime had been her weakness, and for that he himself was doubtless in part responsible. He walked over to the mantel and deliberately struck a match, applying the flame to the crumpled sheet of paper. When it had fallen to black bits over the hearth he turned. For some reason he had not heard the door open softly, and the blood flamed over his face as he encountered his wife's eyes fixed full upon him. An awkward silence fell between them. Hartley passed an arm about her shoulders and bent swiftly to kiss her. Had she seen him destroy the letter, and did she know that he had read and knew it all? He would never have the answer to that question, but the warm touch of the lips she lifted to his cares solved all future problems for them both. (Copyright, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) Hokey-Pokey Industry. The strike of the hokey-pokey workers in New York calls attention to the magnitude of the new and novel industry of ready-to-eat ice cream, the kind sold in cones. The industry has been a concern of pure food authorities of state and nation because of the large demand for ice cream being a large consuming class. It is sold in stores large and small where ice cream would scarcely be looked for, and has become a profitable commodity for the pushcart. Since the cone is made for consumption its composition has been regulated under the pure food laws. As many as 2,500 men engaged in the manufacture joined the strike in New York, demanding recognition of their union, a minimum wage of $18 and a 12-hour workday. What is the customary workday does not appear, but the demand for 12 hours seems astonishingly moderate. Hardly Complimentary Clerk—"I'm afraid I can't let you have that drug, sir." Customer—"Why not? Do I look like a man who would kill himself?" Clerk—"I wouldn't go so far as to say that, sir; but if I looked like you I should be tempted." Is a porch that straightens hair permanently without the use of iron. A necessity with men as it straightens the shortest hair as well as long. Use as dressing and it will give entire satisfaction. Price $.00 per jar. Liberal percentage to agents. Address MRS. R. A. HATTON 3406 Vernon Ave.,1st Flat Chicago, Ill. Tel. Harrison 5152 Tel. Harrison 5183 Real Estate and Probate Law a Specialty. GEO. W. BLACKWELL Attorney and Counsellor at Law Suite 622 Omaha Bldg., 135 W. Van Buren Street, CHICAGO ```markdown ``` [Painting of a young woman in a white dress with a bow, holding a book and looking thoughtful.] MISS JUANITA TOLIVER. PORO Hair Grower 50c a box, 100 extra out of city Treatment $1.00 3420 Dearborn St. Chicago. Dr. Theo. R. Mozee DENTIST Office Hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; from 7 p. m. to 9 p.m. Sunday by appointment. Pineview: Oakland 4652. Auto. 73-058. 4715 South State St., CHICAGO, ILL. Phone Oakland 2489 Madeline R. McFarland FINE MILLINERY Feathers Cleaned, Dyed and Curled HATS BLOCKED 4746 State St. CHICAGO Lady Solicitors Neat appearance, to introduce a feminine necessity, no experience necessary. A money maker. Address Howard, Chandler & Co. 6434 Vincennes Ave. Douglas 9458 Ida M. Dempcy Stenographer and Typist Instruction at Reasonable Rates 3716 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. An honest man never picks up our pocketbook when we lose it.—Waldo Baston. --- Worthington's Art Studio Phone Kenwood 3531 A woman seated at a table, holding a paintbrush, is surrounded by an array of framed paintings on the wall. MISS ETHEL WORTHINGTON, Manager Lessons given in hand painted China, a specialty in F Landscape and Figured Work. Special attention give We carry a complete line of China for sale, suitable weddings, birthdays and card parties. Firing a specia 5344 Dearborn Street Chicago HOME DELICATES in hand painted China, a specialty in F and Figured Work. Special attention give complete line of China for sale, suitable holidays and card parties. Firing a specia born Street Chica E DELICATES Lessons given in hand painted China, a specialty in Fruit, Flowers, Landscape and Figured Work. Special attention given beginners We carry a complete line of China for sale, suitable presents for weddings, birthdays and card parties. Firing a specialty. 5344 Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois HOME DELICATESSEN AND GROCERY B. F. LIGGINS, Proprietor HOME BAKING 501 E. 36th St., Cor. 36th St. N. 15 W. 36th Opposite Pro De Daily and W Cigars and Ice Cream and C the C Mrs. Lulu Phone Douglas 213 EDWARD ICE CREAM PHONE D Milk, Cream, Stationery, Newspapers, Bread, Cake We give Fish and Weber S and Sodas. A First-Class EDWARD FELIX Mrs. Edw. Felix's Stands open for all kind ment, Hair Goods to or hands and nails. A co Tel. Douglas 2928 Genera to all MA St. Notion St. W. 36th St., Chicago opposite Provident Hospital Dealing in Daily and Weekly Park Tigars and Tobacco Cream and Candies, special the Children Mrs. Lulu B. Taylor e Douglas 2134 Automatic 72 EDWARD FELIX CREAM PARL PHONE DOUGLAS 2928 Cream, Stationery, Confectionery, Tobacco, C epapers, Bread, Cakes and Pies. Before buying new Fish and Weber Stamps with Groceries, Ice C oods. A First-Class Laundry Agency in Connec D FELIX :: :: 52 W. Edw. Felix's Hairdressing opens for all kinds of Hairdressing, Scalp T , Hair Goods to order. Special care taken o ns and nails. A complete line of toilet ar glas 2928 General Mail Order Business to all parts of the country. 52 W HOME BAKING Goods delivered if desired 501 E.36th St., Cor.Rhodes Ave., CHICAGO Mrs. Lulu B. Taylor Phone Douglas 2134 Automatic 72-993 Milk, Cream, Stationery, Confectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, Newspapers, Bread, Cakes and Pies. Before buying G Me. We give Fish and Weber Stamps with Groceries, Ice Cream and Sodas. A First-Class Laundry Agency in Connection. 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. What You Want How You Want It When You Want It For anything in the line of printing come to us and we'll guarantee you satisfactory work at prices that are right --- na, a specialty in Fruit, Flowers, special attention given beginners na for sale, suitable presents for es. Firing a specialty. Chicago, Illinois ICATESSEN Motion Store St., Chicago Resident Hospital ing in Weekly Papers T. Tobaccos andies, specialty to children B. Taylor Automatic 72-993 D FELIX M PARLOR UGLAS 2928 Perfectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, and Pies. Before buying CMe. Caps with Groceries, Ice Cream Laundry Agency in Connection. :: 52 W. 30th ST. Hairdressing Parlor Of Hairdressing, Scalp Treat- Special care taken of the state line of toilet articles. All Order Business of the country. 52 W. 30th St. Dickens and Balzac, living before novelists walked in fear of libel actions, took the name of their characters from above the shop doors of London and Paris. Mr. Frankfort Moore confesses to an equally easy but safer method. He draws the name from tombstones. Dead men read no tales. "Prisoner at the bar," said the judge, "is there anything you wish to say before sentence is passed upo you?" "No, my lord, there is nohit I care to say; but if you'll clear away the tables and chairs for me to thrash my lawyer, you can give me a year or two extra." "FitBits." Disconcerting. "We formed a club of girls two to marry no man commanding le than $10,000 a year." "And what hro it up?" "A young fellow came alo who was earning $30 a week."—B falo Commerclal. The Family Horse. A family horse never seems to going anywhere in particular until is going home—Maryville Tribune Commencing this morning (Saturday, November 16th) the Union N Company will have The Chicago fender on sale at every "L" sta throughou* the city of Chicago. Worth It GUESS WHO? Copyright applied for The doll is who is going to marry one of the Do Right Boys in June. It will cause a great panic F. W. among your spymen. The dudes and dolls are who are going out to Washington Park on Sunday, Hai, ha! We know you, but you are too nummies. The doll is who had a trio of minors out to see her on Sunday afternoon, K. W. is the young miss. You will have a lot of set if you want to join the Do Right Set. R. M. C.'s preference is? This shy young man is not asking any young men, but the writer thinks that the infirmals M. T. will settle the question. R. is.? She is a business woman, par excellence, but above all she loves the automobile expert, M. R. Oh, you NOW! E. C. is? If you don't know her ask THE DEFENDER COOK BOOK Best Receipts of Plain and Fancy Cooking Ever Offered—Edited by an Expert. Economy in Making Pastry—Always melt your lard or butter, then beat it into a cream before mixing, and you will find only one-half the usual amount will be required. Boiled Tongue—To boil tongue successfully it should be first soaked in water over night, then wiped dry. Then place the tongue in a large pan, cover it with cold water, once it boils let it simmer for two or three hours. Mayonnaise Dressing. — Yolks of Tolif eggs, one quart of imported olive oil, two basting spoonfuls each of lemon juice and vinegar, two teapoulties each of mustard and salt, a pinch of red pepper, put the cold yolks into a cold bowl, add half of the mustard, stir until yolks are well broken, now add olive oil very slowly until it gets like butter, add half the salt which will thicken it then thin it a little with vinegar gradually heat in more olive oil until it thickens again, now work in the mustard, salt and pepper and the balance of the oil and liquids until all is used up. Should mayonnaise curdle it can be restored to its proper form by putting four large tablespoons of melted butter, which must be cold, into a round bottom basin and gradually work in the curdled mayonnaise, when it will return to its proper form. When meat is slightly tainted in warm weather, rub it over before cooking with a little vinegar and water which will take away all the unpleasant taste. Maltre D'Hotel Sauce—Melted butter with chopped parsley, grated nutmeg and little lemon juice. MRS. AMERICA BROWN GETS MIXED UP ON THE ROAD Mrs. America Brown started on a motoring trip through the country last Friday night, but somehow the stations were mixed up. She was to be the guest of honor at Brown's Cafe in Evanston, but the motor stopped at Calvary, thinking that it was Davis street, Evanston, and the next stop was somewhere near Zion City. The tangle in the schedule was not straightened out until a Chicago Defender correspondent set the parties straight at Wilmette, and the tour was on. But the supper was not enjoyed until Saturday night. THE REESES TO RETURN. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reese, former residents of this city, but who, since their marriage have been living in New York City, will return to Chicago next Thursday for an indefinite stay. They will be accompanied by Miss Winnie Seay, and will reside with Mrs. Reese's parents, 3333 State street, the apartments known as "The Home of Cupid." HARRY BURLEIGH SINGS AT MOR GAN'S FUNERAL New York, April 11.—The body of Pierlorm Morgan, the great financier who died in Rome, is expected in the city today. At the simple funeral ceremonies which will follow, Mrarry T. Burleigh, the noted baritone, will render "Calvary" at the special quest of the deceased. KINDRED WORKMANSHIP A thief gets his money like some of ie honest people get theirs.—Waldo aston. ```markdown ``` H. P. L. is? She thinks and dreams of C. L. is, but she wanders how Mistler is, C. L. is, but she wanders how Mistler is, L. degree, but he is not the only M. P. is the bench—you are charming M. P. is the sweetheart is jealous and hiding in your sweetheart is jealous and J. K. A. is? He is O. K. out in that J. K. A. is? He has a matrinabird bee in his bouquet. Contributors to the Guess Who column will please sign their name and will write to write on both sides of the paper. The doll is who was seen reading a letter with her face full of smiles? Was it your sweet poppy, D. H. 2-M. B. W. The dudes are who will go around to H. F. W. and D. H. are the clanish ones. The dudes are who inspected the Y. M. C. Sunday? F. W. and D. H. are the gents. is foolish to write to the young pop- mute when every girl has seen the letters. The doll is who became so jealous be- cause she was the only girl in the M. C. is right. You need worry, as K. W. does not want him. to make fun of her friends. You need not worry, we all know that you haven't got the Silly baby of W. P. is. The tiny doll is who tries to capture the girl's bumps. You bumps. M. C. is the walking pocket book. OUT IN ENGLEWOOD. Mrs. Shaw of 1346 W. 61st street has returned home after spending the winter with her son in Jacksonville, Ill. Miss Triplet is in the city visiting Miss Josie Shaw of 1346 W. 61st street. Shiloh Baptist church order of services—Preaching at 11 a. m., Sunday school at 1 p. m., B. Y. P. U. at 7 p., preaching at 8 p. m., and good singing. Last Sunday the weather was fine and the services were well attended all day. On the fourth Sunday is raily day. The members are looking forward to a new building. Come and help us. Mrs. Nellie Stafford, one of the choir members, is on the sick list. Mrs. T. H. Smith of 6022 Aberdeen street is still confined to the house, but is able to sit up. Mr. William Daly of 6259 Princeton avenue met with a serious accident last Saturday. The church was more than glad to have Mrs. S. Jones and family in to services. Miss Jeannette James of Chambersburg, Pa., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary James, of 0410 Aberdeen street. The Washington. Mr. G. W. White and wife, St. Louis, Mo. E. James, Kansas, Mo. Mrs. A. Williams, Pittsburgh, Pa. The Pullman. Dr. G. W. Bule, Council Bluffs, Ia. W. J. Williams, Kalamazoo, Mich. J. Cook, New York, N. Y.; C. L. Johnson, Macon, Ga.; Jacob T. Stafford Selby, Ill.; W. Rosebourgh and wife, Council Bluffs, Ia.; J. Wilson, Chicago; T. Curtis, San Francisco, Cal.; Mr. Seldon and wife, Kansas City, Cal. KNIGHT OF THE RAZOR GETS ANGRY. Mr. Charles Chappell, Champion Jack Johnson's private barber, did not like it when a reporter omitted his name in the "write-up" of the birthday party in our last issue. Mr. Chappell, by reason of his official position, figures very prominently in all social functions at the Johnson mansion, and he has a right to be angry, for his careful work made the champion look more like 16 than 35. CHRYSANTHEMUM WHIST CLUBS The Chrysanthemum Whist Club met Tuesday afternoon of last week at Mrs. Osborn's home, 3514 Calumet avenue, from two to five. After the meeting refreshments were served. The club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. M. Jackson, 3556 Forest avenue, Thursday afternoon, April 10. CHAS. PICKETT GETS Washington, D. C., April 11th.-Mr. Charles J. Pickett, messenger to Former Senator Shelby M. Cullum, has by his influence been appointed a special employee of The Lincoln Memorial Association of which the former senator is chairman. Mr. Pickett is a favorite both in Chicago and Washington and his many friends are pleased with his good fortune. Most women mind their development more than they develop their minds.—W. Baston. A beggar doesn't expect to get as much from us as a thief, so he brings a cup before the thief brings a barrel before us. HOTEL ARRIVALS The Pullman GOT IT TWISTED. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS 3626 CALIFIMET AV.-Very nice, light and airy rooms, furnished or unfurnished, light housekeeping, private kitchenette; linen closet, Terma reasonable. Phone Doug $331. 12-19 3716 FOREST AV.-Nice large, airy room, comfortably furnished, bath, gas and all other modern conveniences. Near car line. Strictly first class. Removal Notice Mime. Alice H. Thomas-Mason, the noted Hair and Skin Specialist, has State Board of Public Bldg. Room 8. Residence, 3748 Calm Avenue. 12-19-63 M. $50.00 REWARD The above amount will be paid for the return of $446.00 in paper money lost Friday last on the east side of State Street, between 31st and 35th Streets. Anyone able to give information call or address Miss IRENE BRUCE, 315 Wabash Ave. Office Phones} Douglas 8203 Automatic 71-719 DR. F. J. BRAXTON DENTIST Office Hours: 3255 STATE STEET 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays by Appointment CHICAGA Foot If you are afflicted with corns, callouses or any alliment of your feet, send to me at once for my guaranteed remedy, in $25c packages. FREE booklet on care of the feet, with each order, Address, J. H. WALLACE 3209 State Street CHICAGO THESE HOUSES FOR RENT OR FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS THESE HOUSES FOR RENT OR FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS CALL AT OFFICE FOR PRICES. OR FOR RENT. Flats. 3129 Cottage Grove av., 1st flat, 7 rooms ..... 25.00 4431 S e st., 4-5-room, flats ..... 15.20 to 17.00 4545 State st., 4-5-room flats ..... 14.00 to 17.00 4556 Vernon av., 2nd and 2d flats, 7 rooms ..... 20.00 4519 Evans av., 2d flat, steam heat, 6 rooms ..... 35.00 Houses. 3106 Armour av., 8; basement (coal office) ..... 5.00 9 Dellah st., 8 rooms ..... 20.00 barn ..... 20.00 3636 Vernon av., cottage ..... 10.00 3143-5 Groveland av., each 8 rooms, each ..... 20.00 Store. 3129 Cottage Grove av., large and light ..... 20.00 CHICAGO REALTY & RENTING CO. Room 803, 69 Washington st. Randolph 3237. Auto. 43954. Phone Franklin 2727 Res. 508 East 36th Street Tel. Douglas 4397 J. GRAY LUCAS ATTORNEY AT LAW Oxford Building, Suite 506 118 North La Salle St., Chicago For Sale 5-room cottage, $1,050, $100 down; 2-flat building and cottage, 2 lots, toilets and gas, all for $2,000, $150 down. For sale: 3 buildings, 2 flats each, prices $2,500, very small cash payment down and $30 per month including interest; 2 flat brick, stone front. Other bargains. Terms to suit buyer. Office: 6142 So. Ada St. L. O. Baler & Co. Houses and Flats THE CHICAGO DEFENDER 629 BOWEN AV.-Two six-lroom flats; hot and cold water, gas, bath; stove heater, floor, $21 second, $21. Phone Dresel 686. Owner. 6-12 1250 RACINE PL., two blocks from front of building. Five rooms. Side- Five rooms; bath, gas, hot and cold water; $18 per month. Twenty minutes from center of city. Phone Ravenwood 954. 6-12 6421 VINCENNES AV. - Seven-room, flat, all light, air per month. Apply to Mr. C. M. Day, first flat. PLATES TO RENT 633 PRAIRIE AV. - Six rooms; steam heater and all modern conveniences. Open for inspection after 3 o'clock. Rent 12-15. $7.50. BUSINESS CHANCES FOR SALE--SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SODA FOUNDRY, cigar and candy cases; also a small food groceries. Will sell a small food living room, rent cheap. L. Smith, 3142 Dearborn 31, THE HOME QUESTION CONFRONTS YOU That desire you had to buy is right; don't let your friends and associates change that good intention. A few of our many spring bargains: A solid, stone-front, three-flat building, modern; cast of State st., near car line; rents for $50 per month, $500 down, $50 per month until paid. Make us an offer. A solid, stone-front house, 8 rooms, strictly made for $400 per month, $400 down, balances like rent. Price $3,000. You should see it to appreciate. Send for our booklet of bargains. ANDERSON & TERRELL, Home of Real Estate Bargains. 3512 S. State st. Zero in Vacuums A scientific worker recently succeeded in exhausting a vessel to a pressure of two ten millionths of a millimeter of mercury (four one thousand millionths of a pound per square inch), which is the highest vacuum ever attained experimentally. At this pressure one cubic millimeter of gas would still contain about eight and a half-millionth molecules—a number equal to nearly twice the population of New York City. Be Honeat. Being honest is the greater part of achievement. When you know that you're doing the best within you, you can't be downed. Self-respect is an eternal life preserver—no matter how often circumstance wrecks you, you're bound to float back to solid ground again. When men strive for posts of trust, they must be somewhat postlike themselves and stand steadily.—Herbert Kaufman. National and State Ban National banks may loan money on approved security, but they are prohibited from loaning money upon real estate or upon the security of their own stock, and from making accommodation loans to any person, company, corporation or firm to an amount exceeding one-tenth part of their capital. State banks and private banks may loan money upon real estate. That's the Question "Here is a story of a Chicago woman who says that present marriage laws make woman the slave of man," said the square-jawed matron as she looked up from the newspaper. "Why don't they enforce the law, then?" meekly asked Mr. Henpecke—Buffalo Express. Not for Him. "Some day," remarked the nice old gentleman, "you may be president of the United States." "Mebbe," replied the son of the very big business man, "but if they want me they will have to raise the salary." Wasn't Shocked "I saw you and your husband at the play last night, Mrs. Wedgecomb. How did you like it?" "I'm sorry we wasted our money on it. Several people told me I would be shocked, but I wasn't."—Chicago Record-Herald. Decoy Duck. After a girl has tried every other way to get a proposal and failed she takes up standing at the side door with her knee up and up an apron on—Exchange. Natural Selection Madge—"I will leave you to name my proper sacrifice. I'll give up what ever you ask me to, my dear." Merritt—"Then give up all those other fellows who come around here to see you."—Judge. Cleaning Windows. If windows are cleaned with vinegar and water they will be brighter and stay clean longer than if cleaned with water alone. Polish in the usual way with soft linen cloth. In parts of New England during the seventeenth century voters had to reside in a "stone house of the dimensions of 20 feet by 15, with one or more brick chimney or chimneys." Price of Good Water The private well gives place to the public reservoir, but eternal vigilance is still the price of good water.—Anna Garlin Spencer. When Juggling Will Not Help. Many a man who is expert at juggling figures will find on the day of reckoning that his ability will be unavailing. Early Parentage Best Of children born of parents at the age of 41, one-third die during the first year, while the rate of mortality among those born of parents between the ages of 21 and 30 is less than 8 per cent. Daily Thought After all, our worst misfortunes never happen, and most miseries lie in the anticipation.—Balzac. Deaths of the Week Alford, Blanche, 2827 La Sale st.; Apr 5. Brooks, Mary, 34, 2384 State st.; Apr 1. Brooks, Mary, 34, 2384 State st.; Apr 1. Clemenon, Arthur, 29, 4054 Dearborn st.; Apr 1. Clerk, Caleb, 34, 147 W, 43rd st.; Apr 4. Foster, Alexander, 50, 2453 Prairie. Mar. Gremelt, Ethel, 19, 405 W, 34rd st.; Apr 3. Geneve, Nannie, 36, 2520 States st.; Apr 6. Grundy, Ella, 47, 2951 Armour av.; Apr 3. Garrie, Carrie, 36, 310 Chicago av.; Mar 20. Garrie, Bill, 45, 1822 S. State st.; Mar 21. Henry, Frank, Jr., 6517 Wabash av.; Apr 6. Jackson, Sylvester, 20, 5370 La Sale st.; Mar 15. King, Mary, 1529 Wabash av.; Apr 4. Lawson, John, 36, 2220 Dearborn st.; Apr 11. Littlejohn, Richard, Jr., 2711 Wabash av. Meyers, King, 47, 2129 Armour av.; Apr 2. Metcalf, Susie, 46, 1812 Armour av.; Apr 2. Meyers, Thomas, 36, 5247 Armour av.; Apr 3. Meyers, Jr., 45, 1819 State st.; Apr 3. Scott, Virginia, 4, 316 W. Chicago av.; Apr 3. Smith, Fannie, 155, 7550 Fulton av.; Apr 2. Smith, Fannel, 26, 1623 Railroad av.; Apr 11. Smith, William, 28, 2823 Armour av.; Apr 3. Smith, Mattie, 39, 454 E. 37th st.; Apr 4. Sawyer, Charles, 68, 3 W. 26th st.; Apr 1. Wright, Lydia, 27, 122 Swan st. Mar. 27. Wallace, Infant, 86, 898 Bryant st. Mar. 23. Wallace, Richard, 88, 1750 Dearborn st. April 8. Wilking, Frank, 42, 4114 Dearborn st. April 5. Yetzer, Marie, 48, 10 E 37th st. April 1. Little Myrtle L. Smith, 17 months old, died March 27 and was buried from the home of her parents. Interment was at Lincoln cemetery. THE PASSING OF AN ANGEL. A Rose That Was Plucked in its Budding—A Loss That Can Never be Sustained. Little Frank W. Henry, Jr., the seven weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Henry, 5617 Wabash avenue, departed from this Life Saturday, April 5. The little infant was pronounced by those who saw him as one of the rare gifts of Nature and was idolized by his loving parents. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. Roberts Monday in the presence of the many friends and relatives. All the friends of the family sent tokens and expressions of sympathy. Among the expressions of condolence were those from the various organizations of which the parents were members. Among which were the Lady Elks, the Bethesda Standard Literary, the Fellowship League, the Postoffice Clubs, and the University Society. Guy de Maunassant as a Clerk Guy de Maupassant as a Clerk. Guy de Maupassant's manner of life as a junior clerk in the French education office is the subject of an interesting article by one of his old colleagues. We gather that he absented himself from his duties on the ground of illness on an average about three days a week, and that was how he obtained leisure for literary composition. None the less he was very anxious to retain his clerkship until his literary prospects were secure—Westminster Gazette. Roses From Italy The rose, so long considered the floral emblem of England, was not known in that country until the early part of the fifteenth century. Rose trees were then brought from Italy and planted in the royal gardens. They were sent as presents from the holy father and highly esteemed by royalty. It became the custom to carve them over the doors of the confessional as holy flowers, hence the term sub rosa (under the rose) used to mean "with secrecy." -Ave Maria. Flowers on Wrong Grave After periodical pilgrimages extending over 15 years to the cemetery at Beeston, J. Daniels of Nottingham was informed by the local urban council, under whose control it is, that during all this time he has been visiting and placing flowers on the wrong grave. The blunder, they said, was due to a former sexton getting the numbers of the graves mixed in entering them in his book—London Chronicle. Modern Russia. Russia has been described as "the land of ideals, the land of monotony, the land of variety," and it is also "the home of melodrama." It is other things, too: "The land of melan- oly, the land of dancing and laughter, the land of tyranny, and the land of liberty undreamed of by the shackled west." The shackles alluded to are those of convention. Quick Mustard Blaster A trained nurse says that if one forgets the exact proportion for making a mustard plaster one can be quickly made by cutting a thick slice of bread, dipping it for just a second in hot water, then spreading with white of egg, and sprinkling thickly with mustard. The egg will prevent blistering. Nancy Is for Bent In the window of an uptown bird store there is a sign that reads: "Nancy, our Angora cat, rented out by the hour or day. Warranted to kill every rat or mouse in your home." Slight Formality. "Do you think the office ought to seek the man?" "Yes," replied the willing patriot; "although of course it may be necessary for the man to leave his address with the head of a department." Right Away. Orator—"Now, then, is there anybody in the audience who would like to ask a question?" plow—"Yes, sir; str." band—"And band."—New, Orleans Times,Democrat. No. Fasting. "No, sir-ee," said Uncle Sheepskin, "yeou don't ketch me takin' a fast train right threw tew Chicargey; I kin dew without most anything else on the keers except eatin'." Get Your Hands On A House On Your Own Terms 55th St. Lot 25x125; a detached 12-room san; open plumbing; hardwood floors; fur- repair; rental $600. Price.....$6,000. 63rd St. 10-room stone front house; fur- remodeled into a 3-flat at small expense; Price.....$4,500. 35th St. An elegant 3-story stone front open plumbing; furnace heat; all in fine re- Price.....$4,400 35th St. Large 10-room brick and stone gurnage heat; hardwood finish; in $480. Price.....$4,500. ear 31st St. 10-room stone front re- rig; furnace heat; all in first class repair; $4,500. 35th St. 2-story stone front; 2 flats of both; gas; stove heat; rental $552. Lot $4,500. St. Lot 25x170, improved with a good open plumbing; furnace heat; frame Price.....$3,250 35th St. Double frame house; 7 rooms bath and gas; rents $45. Price $3,000. 31st St. 2-flat frame; 5 rooms each; on lot 25x110; rental $360. Price $2,700. 29th St. Lot 25x110; improved with an large; rental $216. Price.....$2,250. office for further information BOWERS & CO. PRAIRIE AVE., near 35th St. Lot 25x125; a detached 12-room brick house; 2 baths; open plumbing; hardwood floors; furnace heat; in good repair; rental $600. Price... $6,000. FOREST AVE., near 33rd St. 10-room stone front house; furnace heat; could be remodeled into a 3-flat at small expense; now rented for $510. Price... $4,500. CALUMET AVE., near 35th St. An elegant 3-story stone front house; 10 rooms; open plumbing; furnace heat; all in fine repair; rental $480. Price... $4,400. CALUMET AVE., near 35th St. Large 10-room brick and stone house; open plumbing; furnace heat; hardwood finish; in good repair; rental $480. Price... $4,500. GROVELAND AVE., near 31st St. 10-room stone front residence; open plumbing; furnace heat; all in first class repair; rental $420. Price... $4,500. DEARBORN ST., near 35th St. 2-story stone front; 2 flats of 6 and 7 rooms; bath; gas; stove heat; rental $552. Lot 25x110. Price... $4,500. EVANS AVE., near 45th St. Lot 25x170, improved with a good 8-room frame house; open plumbing; furnace heat; frame barn; rental $252. Price... $3,250 PRAIRIE AVE., near 35th St. Double frame house; 7 rooms each; open plumbing; bath and gas; rents $45. Price $3,000. DEARBORN ST., near 31st St. 2-flat frame; 5 rooms each; bath; gas; frame barn; lot 25x110; rental $360. Price $2,700. DEARBORN ST., near 29th St. Lot 25x110; improved with an 8-room frame cottage; rental $216. Price... $2,250. Call at our office for further information W. H. BOWERS & CO. Phone Douglas 986 6 East 31st Street ed Feather Company Manufacturers of MME. LAMBERT, Prop. 3149 Indiana Avenue CHICAGO Phone Douglas 7026 Go to the Duty Shop Studio D. W. NEIGHBORS South State Street Postals finished while you wait— enlarging and Retouching our city. Lady attendant. ELP WANTED Creation selling used cars will undertake to teach the business thoroughly (Repairing, Driving, good paying position. Fee $25—Easy Pay- to earn $30 weekly. E. G. SEEMAN, Room Look for the Defender wherever newspapers are sold :: :: :: New Beauty Shop Studio GEO. W. NEIGHBORS 3636 South State Street For High Class Photos. Postals finished while you wait Day or Night. Enlarging and Retouching our Specialty. Lady attendant. MALE HELP WANTED Prominent Automobile Corporation selling used cars will undertake to teach colored men the automobile business thoroughly (Repairing, Driving, Leadership, and will assist to good pay position. Fee $25- Easy Pay position. Open Office to cart $30 weekly. E. G. SEAMON, Room 413, Fort Dearborn Building. --- Any of these $500. PRAIRIE AVE., near 35th St. brick house: 2 baths; open nace heat; in good repair; re FOREST AVE., near 33rd St. nace heat; could be remodel nented now rented for $510. Price CALUMET AVE., near 35th St. house; 10 rooms; open plum pair; rental $480. Price.... CALUMET AVE., near 35th St. house; open plumbing; fur good repair; rental $480. L GROVELAND AVE., near 31st dence; open plumbing; furna rental $420. Price.... DEARBORN ST., near 35th St. 6 and 7 rooms; bath; gas; 25x110. Price.... EVANS AVE., near 45th St. L. 8-room frame house; open barn; rental $252. Price.... PRAIRIE AVE., near 35th St. each; open plumbing; bath a DEARBORN ST., near 31st St. bath; gas; frame barn; lot 25 DEARBORN ST., near 29th St. 8-room frame cottage; renta Call at our office for W. H. BOWI Phone Douglas 986 The Guarantee GUARANTEED TRADING HAWAII A. B. Go to New Beauty GEO. W. NE. 3636 South For High Class Photos. Post Day or Night. Enlarged Specialty. La MALE HELP Prominent Automobile Corporation sel- colored men the automobile busi- Salesmanship) and will assist to good p ments accepted. Opportunity to earn 413, Port Dearborn Building. Child's Pathetic Death: A bad bed report which he thought, wild indulgence his parents to punish him, caused a boy of twelve years to commit suicide at Reinickendorf, a suburb of Berlin, a few days ago. The child crept at dusk into a stable and hanged himself with a halter from a low beam. Real Surprise Ahead "What are you doing, Polly?" asked her mother. "I'm knitting, Mumie dear." replied the young woman. "I heard George say the other day he was afraid he'd have to buy a new muffler for his car, and I thought I knit him one as a sort of surprise."—Harper's Weekly. Swansae is the chief seat of the copper smelting trade in Great Britain, and within a compass of four miles it possesses various works, giving employment to over 30,000 persons. To Make Plants Grow Plants will grow more quickly if a few drops of ammonia is added once a week. The water should be lukewarm, not colder than the atmosphere, when you water your plants. Munchausen, Jr. 'Arold—"Who giv"yer yer black eye, Jimmie!" Jimmie-"No one. I was lookin' thro' a knot-hole in the fence at a football match, an' got it sunburn!"-London Sketch. Great Guesseing. A man who undertakes to tell exactly what he is going to do, and how he is going to do it has to be a wonderfully good guesser.—Washington Star. Balance like rent 6 East 31st Street French Plumes And All Classes of Fancy Feathers Guaranteed Willow Plumes Our Specialty Washable-They Do Not Lose Fibre Calls promptly answered R. W. GREEN Funeral Director 3832 STATE STREET CHICAGO Phone Douglas 5766 Automobile 71-478. The readers of the Chicago Defender are requested to ask for the paper at the various news stands throughout the city. The Chicago Defender is to be on sale everywhere. If you ride on the "L" road ask for it at the news stand. If you can not secure it from your newsdealer call up the Circulation Department 3159 S. State Street Tel. Douglas 3539 2 U.D.DavidsonCo Whole Sole Retail Hair Dealers Wigs, Switches Puffs Transformations Cut Hair in all lengths & shades. Ladies in hair business, write us, we will stock you with all the hair goods you ea t from our store. basis, Goods shipped the sameday ordered 3149 S. State St. CHICAGO, Ill. --- SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1913. GOURT GENERAL ROBERT ELIOTT, No. 7355. Ancient Order of Forsters; meets every second and fourth Monday night in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 3237 State Street. Lodge Officers. Chief Ranger, F. V. Babb, 3346 Dearborn street; phone 8019 Drewlex. Dearborn street; phone Yoder, 6623 Grove avenue; phone Normal 7529. Treasurer, Frank L. Crittenden, 2416 Dearborn street; phone 8119 Calumet. CHURCH DIRECTORY. DO IT TODAY Did it ever occur to you to inquire What caused some poor fellow to sink in the mire? Did you ever consider that you might some day Need someone to give you a lift on your way? If you want to know just how to make the day bright And make your own heart beat with unknown delight Just find some unfortunate woman or man And give of your stores just as much as you can. Got the baseball fever yet? Things are beginning to show signs of life on the "Stroll." Every church in the city should take up a collection for the flood su- ferers. You can commence to get saucy with the coal man, but humor the ice man. Every city, town and village is clamoring for a library, Carnegie certainly started something. If any artist has overlooked giving a concert or recital in Chicago this spring, will they please stand up and be counted. There is no race in the world that can beat us holding meetings and "resolutin"; but talking and doing are two different things. They say there is no gambling in Chicago. Perhaps they intended to add openly. In these little social games quite as much can be lost and lost just as quickly. Even though gambling were not against the law it should not be indulged in by people who cannot afford to lose. Madame E. Azalha Hackley, reputed to be the greatest colored soprano in the world, has done yeoman work in the way of educating those of her race along musical lines. Her recitals are veritable vocal lessons for the entire audience, and many have been put on the right track by this talented artist. Chicago needs just such women. The waiters' strike in Pittsburgh has caused the hotels and restaurants to employ colored help, and so far they have given entire satisfaction. It is to be hoped the managers will not use them just for convenience but give them permanent positions. "It is an ill wind that blows nobody good." MORMONISM. In the days of Mormonism the man could have as many wives as he could care for providing he got the consent of those he was already married to. Dr. Washington is responsible for the statement that he found several colored Mormons there with but one wife. Inquiring as to the reason he found that no colored woman would share her husband with anybody. Some class to our colored women after all. In Houston, Tex., the "land of prejudice," the mayor and some of the aldermen inspected the colored high schools. An excellent luncheon was served them by the young ladies in the domestic science department. Is it to be wondered at they were highly delighted with what they found? "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach." At this particular juncture the teachers should have asked for an increase in their salaries, for they certainly need it in that forlorn State—Dallas Express, please copy. Oklahoma claims to have a great many Negroes of the right sort even if they have some of the other kind. They have perfected a state-wide organization of farmers and plans are laid to benefit and educate the farmer along the lines of better and more scientific farming. It is also planned to have a special building for the exhibits at the Dry Farming Congress. There is no more independent life than that of a farmer, and it is encouraging to see so much activity in the South and West along these lines. The Appomattox Club, known all over America as the foremost Negro club, celebrated the surrender of General Lee to General Grant on last Sunday afternoon in the club rooms, and Judge W. O. Brown and Mr. Adelbert Roberts were the speakers. It was a memorable occasion, for the club room was filled with members and their wives and friends. They listened to two of the most eloquent addresses ever delivered in this city. It is highly commendable to keep alive Appomattox Day, and we congratulate the club upon so doing. The race always appreciates high class white men to come amongst us and see and hear our best. FLOOD SUFFERERS The colored people of Omaha were heavy sufferers from the tornado, yet they show the true Western spirit and have set about rebuilding their homes without a murmur. It was one of those misfortunes that couldn't be helped, so they took it heroically. A great many churches and societies throughout the country have taken up subscriptions for the unfortunate ones of the race who were caught in the disastrous floods. This is very gratifying, as it tends to prove that the race is beginning to take interest in their fellow man. Sympathy is all right but money is more practical at such a time. WINNING PRIZES Just to prove that we always come out on top when given a fair opportunity, O. S. Mosely, a student in a law school at Topeka, Kans, won the annual prize given by Judge E. R. Simon for the best essay on "Why I am studying law." The contest was open to all the students, the prize being a set of Cooley's edition of Blackstone. Mr. Mosely's victory is a repetition of what has been done in a college where colored student is permitted to enter. Sons of Erin have a saying, "There's nothing too good for the Irish." We'll have to adopt it but replace the nationality. --- And Ohio, still standing in the Union lines, drenched by flood, fire and blood, the roll was called on Thursday, answered, "All citizens to be treated alike and all citizens to marry whom the please." They will not permit separate schools, neither will they allow a man and woman to live in adultery, as is permissible in all the Southern states, if the man is white and the woman black. Ohio has gotten rid of such blacks that clamor for separate schools and adulterous women and men, and is helping her citizens to rise to the highest scale of life. The legislature of this state says that we will not have anything to do with a man or woman's love affairs, and if they love each other it is not the state's business. All hall you, Ohio! Where, oh, where will Illinois stand? VARDAMAN AGAIN Senator Vardaman thinks it about time his name was in print again, and not having done anything more than draw his salary, he falls back on his hobby, the poor Negro. This time he wants a repeal of the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which provides that no one shall be deprived of a right to vote because of "race, color or previous condition of servitude"; and for good measure he also plans to introduce a bill creating "Jim Crow" cars on railroads engaged in interstate commerce, and when he gets time he may think of something else. Luckily, along with others of his lik, he is not taken seriously. Like an empty barrel, he makes a lot of noise but when the head is open nothing is found. Vardaman and Blese are a team the South should be proud of—we don't think. SUFFERAGISTS' LOYALTY It was only necessary for Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley, president of the Federated Colored Women's Clubs of St. Louis, to attend the meetings of the Suffragists in one of the prominent hotels there to arouse theire of some of the southern members, who immediately went to the manager of the hotel and demanded she be ejected. Fortunately they weren't in power. Mrs. D. W. Knefler, chairman of the committee on arrangements, spoke her little piece to the manager, and Mrs. Haley sat peacefully at the back of the hall until the close of the session. To have such a powerful friend as Mrs. Knefler means much to the race. "We are standing on a matter of principle," she said. "If we had been willing to leave the Negro women behind we could have gotten our suffrage amendment through the legislature this year. But we will take them with us and we will get the ballot for them, too, or not at all." The men might do well to profit by this sex loyalty. BUSINESS LEAGUE The National Negro Business League, since its organization upon substantial basis by Dr. Booker T. Washington, seems to have taken a new lease of life throughout the country. Everywhere is to be seen signs of progress. Money is invested in truck and stock farms, stores and all sorts of shops are being opened, and to show the healthy condition banks are springing up here and there and are well patronized. All of this makes an excellent foundation upon which boys and girls of the rising generation may build to heights hitherto unattained and become useful units in their respective communities. Mr. Washington, if he does nothing more for his people, has planted the true germ of the race's financial greatness and independence when he fostered and organized this league. The world has acknowledged his success. He has done something and he is striving to teach his race to do likewise. Let us follow and help blaze the way. The fellow who has done the least is always loudest in denouncing the man who has accomplished something. What could have been more inspiring than to sit in the convention hall here last summer and hear man after man tell of his achievements against fearful odds. We are prone to look at the dark side of things. You must look and feel success if you would have it. Your neighbor's success is yours; trade with him, give him your support. The National Negro Business Men's League teaches unity racial uplift and business thrift, and this has been exemplified by the wonderful and substantial growth of this organization. It is to very business man's interest to attend the fourteenth annual convention which is to meet in Philadelphia this coming August. LINCOLN AND THE PANAMA CANAL Talk about there being nothing new under the sun! Most anyone would swear that they had read or heard about everything Abraham Lincoln said or did from the cradle to the grave; and yet every once in a while someone comes forth with a new and original lead. This time it is a professor in a Western university who asserts that it had not been for the assassination of Lincoln the Panama canal would have been started a half century ago. After the war there were some 100,000 Negro soldiers, and what to do with them was a question. Should they be exported to Lahiria or South America, organized into communities and told to support themselves after giving them quantities of clothing and arms and everything necessary for them, even to spades and shovels, mules and wagons, of which the government had a great store? Or, since the enlistments of all had from two to three years still to run, should they be sent down to Panama to dig the canal? These questions, according to this learned professor, were under consideration by Lincoln when he was assassinated. Just what disposition would have been made of these questions of course is problematical. With the colonization project perhaps by this time we could boast of a country or at least a breathing spot we could call our own. Had they gone to the canal to dig they would have been little better off than slaves. Though free in one sense of the word, they were under the strictest discipline. But here we are and to stay. What might have happened does not concern us as much as what might happen. Ten million people are on the ground, and the quicker the white people recognize the fact that they cannot ignore us the better it will be for all concerned. All letters with news items or any other business pertaining to this office and this newspaper should be addressed to the "Chicago Defender." Only personal matter should be addressed to Mr. Abbott, Mr. Smiley, Mr. Young and other members of the staff. Mrs. Charity Samuels, better known to the readers of the "Defender" as "Mildred Miller," has passed into the Great Beyond. Her death removes from our staff one of its ablest and most forceful writers, a graduate of Fisk University and a woman of vast experience who did much toward the bettermen of social conditions in this great, busy city. Mrs. Samuels was very active in church work and was one of the founders of Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church, located in Woodlawn. It was her beautiful Christian life that endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. The "Defender" and its readers mourn her loss. "Peace to her ashes." BOOKS AND THOSE WHO WRITE THEM The front page of the Easter Crisis is made more attractive by the tinted photograph of little Sadie Brumfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Brumfield of 6209 Loomis street. Her picture was selected from a number of photographs sent from all parts of the country, and the position given it is a compliment to the parents and to the little girl. Library Without Light The great national library of France, the Bibliotheque Nationale, in Paris, has a splendid site, 44 miles of shelves and 3,000,000 volumes to fill them, but in the winter that vast store of learning and intellectual delight is nearly useless, because the library has no artificial light, and its books are issued to readers and students only in the middle of the short days. Wood Pulp Sponges Treated with chloride of zinc, wood pulp forms a viscous mass. When salt is added and the mixture has been rinsed with alcohol and compressed a fair imitation of a sponge results—Harper's Weekly. Advice. "My cup of joy is very full" sings a poet. Well, let it be, gentle one. Don't try to change places with the cup.—New Orleans Picayune. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. Keep Healthy By Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams A Weekly Talk on Preventative Measures, First Aid Remedies, Hygienics, Sanitation. No Cases will be Diagnosed and No Prescriptions will be Given in This Column. DR. WILBERFORCE WILLIAMS. TUBERCULOSIS.—There are now over 15,000 people sick in bed with tuberculosis. Four thousand people mostly in the prine of life died in Chicago last year with tuberculosis. Somebody is to blame for these 15,000 being sick and the 4,000 deaths from tuberculosis last year, in this city. The Nature of Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a communicable, preventable and curable disease. If one lives right or complies with proper sanitary conditions he will not have tuberculosis and if he has tuberculosis and submits himself early to proper, intelligent, skillful medical guidance, he can be cured in from six to nine months. He can be cured here in Chicago, in Cook County, in the State of Illinois. He does not have to go away to be cured of tuberculosis. Camp Norwood In the winter of 1906 and 1907, the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute demonstrated beyond any doubt that cases of tuberculosis can be successfully treated and cured in Chicago; they demonstrated the fact at Camp Norwood on the grounds of the Dunning Institution. There were treated in all 19 cases; some were in a moderately advanced stage of the disease. That was about 7 years ago, many of these patients are alive and working today. Edward's Sanatorium at Naperville, III. During the past six years 693 patients have been treated at this sanatorium. Of the 351 patients admitted to the institute, the incipient or early stage, 75.98 per cent are well and in possession of their full working power at the end of five and one-half years. Now the secret of the successful treatment and care of these patients at Camp Norwood and the Edwards' Sanatorium is that they sought and had made an early true diagnosis of their cases. If you hope to get any relief from tuberculosis you must seek early diagnosis for in the incipient stage nearly all can be cured; in the advanced stage all the results are fair and in the advanced stage results of treatment are not very encouraging. Tuberculosis Exhibit: How many visited and studied the exhibit at No. 19 West Jackson boulevard, City, that was open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. m? I hope a goodly number attended this exhibit. The said exhibit is to be 'moved to the South Side soon. It will be brought nearer to your door. Watch the papers and do not fail to avail yourself of the opportunity to visit and study the exhibits there on exhibition. Thyroid Not Consumption. Thyroid Necessity. Mrs. P. says: I have an irritating cough—have had it about a year. I have been to a great many doctors—have consulted five doctors in one week—the last five doctors that I consulted this week—one said I had asthma, the other, that I had bronchial affection. I came to Provident hospital tuberculosis dispensary for examination. I don't cough much, but there is a feeling that I want to cough, a constant irritation—I have a large, hard gland pressing on my wind-pipe—am I taking tuberculosis—what do you advise? Answer to Questions. Reply: No, you have not tuberculosis. You have an enlarged thyroid gland. 2nd. The cause of the cough is due to pressure on the trachea or wind-pipe. 3rd. My advice is that you see a surgeon and have the gland which is causing the trouble removed. This will in all probability cure you of your asthma and your bronchial affection. HEALTH HINTS. Press Service, Department of Health In last week's talk we tried to show why deaths should be recorded and gave some of the more important reasons therefor. This week we want to show why birth registration is of no less importance as affecting the child and its relations to many of the most perplexing of our social and industrial problems. There should be a record made of every child that is born in order: 1. That the birth, date of parentage and other essential information for statistical and identification purposes may be collected and officially recorded and preserved. 2. That the ages of school children may be definitely known, thus aiding in the intelligent enforcement of compulsory school laws. 3. That laws regulating the employment of children in shops, stores and mills may be enforced and the children of the poor thereby protected. 4. That all children under the legal age may be prevented from being forced to work in hazardous or dangerous occupations. 5. That employers who comply with the laws affecting child labor be protected from the competition of those employers who violate such laws. 6. That in prosecutions dealing with "the age of consent" they may be based upon authenticated records, and not determined by guess work and faulty memories. 7. That, as often happens in the case of deaths, litigation in the matter of inheritances and estates, all matters in dispute may be settled by the easy obtainment of definite knowledge of the ages of all persons interested or affected by the matters at issue. 8. That the American-born children of foreign-born parents may have certified evidence of their American birth and thus be able to establish their citizenship when visiting the countries where their parents were born. 9. That it may be made easy to determine the legal or voting age of all persons seeking to exercise this inalienable right of citizenship. 10. That blindness may be prevented by prompt medical attention to the infected eyes of the new-born. 11. That needless sickness and death among both mothers and babies may be prevented by immediate attention by those engaged in organized child welfare work. 12. That health officials and all those engaged in health and community welfare work may be able to wage an intelligent and effective warfare against the preventable ills of child life and thus bring about higher standards of health and happiness. SICK LIST Clarence Burke has returned home after an operation at the County hospital. He has the very highest praise for the institution. His friends will find him with his parents, 5213 Dearborn street. Miss Sally Hawkins has returned to work after a long illness covering a period of several months. Miss Boone of Delaware, Ohio, is recovering from an attack of rheumatism which has confined her to her bed. Mrs. Jessie Waring Frazier is still confined to the house with a severe cold. Mrs. Sarah Smith is still under the care of Unique Temple No. 15 Lady Elks. She is at the home of her daughter, 2966 Vernon avenue. St. Mark M. E. church reports the following sick persons: Mrs. Anna Floyd, Mrs. Geo. Johnson, Mrs. Callie McCray. Mrs. William Graham of 4254 Washah avenue is and has been for several months confined to her home on account of a serious illness. Mrs. Graham will be remembered by old friends as Mamie Maxell who lived on Armour avenue near 29th street during the years when that was the residential section of the city. Mrs. Graham will be glad to see any of her friends. George Thompson is confined to his home on account of an attack of a grippie. Mr. Thompson has our best wishes for an early recovery. Mrs. Henrietta Dodge still remains ill following a serious operation. Mrs. D. W. Johnson, 6034 S. May street, has recovered to the extent of being able to see her friends and to be up a little each day. The physician in attendance says it will be a week or more before she can venture out. Mrs. Clara Anderson, 5013 Dearborn street, gradually improves from her recent illness but is not able to go out. Mr. S. E. Briscoe, a clerk at the Canal Station post office, has been confined to his home, 3634 Calumet avenue, this week because of illness. Mrs. Alice Bailey of Danville, Ill, who underwent a surgical operation at the Provident Hospital a few weeks ago, is at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wm. H. Terry, 3402 Calumet avenue, recovering nicely. The operation was performed by Dr. U. Grant Dailey, one of the best surgical doctors of the city. WITH THE CHILDREN. Helen Hayes Gets Handsome Present Gladiator Time is Run Over— The Woman Who Loves Her Hands Tom Marshall, Jr., has a Party. Helen Hayes, 5015 Dearborn street, was years old on Thursday, and when she turned from school she was surprised to find that handsome bracelet watch, the gift of her three big brothers, LeRoy, Wales, and Morris. Qwing to the recent death of her father, there was no demonstration over the event, but there was ice cream and cake in abundance and the family celebrated Miss Helen's 14th natal day in a quiet but royal style. Little Gladys Prime, 3457 Dearborn street, was not so happy. She is eight years old, but it was not her birthday, but she is in bed, the result of being knocked down by a wagon. She was returning home after an errand for her mother when one of the big trucks from the Fair struck her almost in front of her home. The little miss suffered the fracture of two ribs and Dr. Geo. C. Hall is in constant attendance. Gladys is in the 2nd grade in the Catholic school and bemoans the fact that she will not be able to attend for some time. Little Tom Marshall, Jr., 13 W. 50th street, has been ill, too, but he forgot all about his illness last week in the celebration of his birthday. He had reached the wonderful figure eight and so happy was he that he invited his many friends to a feast unbeknown to his parents. But a supply of goodies from a neighboring confectioner soon set the matter right. The writer was also invited but was unable to attend. Alice, his little sister, will entertain at a similar affair at an early date. Our Local Department—Personal Mention—Religious—Social and other short paragraphs—Read it over carefully, somewhere you will find a line or two about yourself or your friends. "The Chicago Defender's" Sworn Statement Made Under New Postal Law Statement of the ownership, management, circulation, etc., of The Chicago Defender, published every Saturday at Chicago, required by the Act of August 24, 1912. Note. This statement is to be made in duplicate, both copies to be delivered by the publisher to the postmaster, who will send one copy to the Third Assistant Postmaster General (Division of Classification), Washington, D. C., and retain the other in the files of the postoffice. R. S. Abbott, 3159 State street, Chicago. Maine Manager, J. Hockley Smith, 113 Dearborn street, Chicago. Business Manager, R. S. Abbott, 3159 State street, Chicago. Publisher, R. S. Abbott, 3159 State street, Chicago. Owner (if a corporation, give names and addresses of stockholders holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of stock), R. S. Abbott, 3159 State street, Chicago. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders, holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: There are no bonds, mortgages or other securities outstanding against R. S. Abbott. R. S. ABBOTT, Editor and Publisher. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of April, 1913. (Scal.) MICHAEL J. O'MALLEY. Mrs. Lottie Hill of 3737 Armour avenue entertained the Mystic Social Club last Thursday evening. The house was beautifully decorated and the guests revealed in whist and dancing, after which a dainty luncheon was served. It is needless to say everybody went away happy. Miss Maude Taylor entertained the Misses Jerome and Laura Miller of Canada and their hostess, Miss Vivian Harsh, Saturday afternoon with a box party at one of our playhouses, luncheon at the Annex, and a drive through our delightful parks as a fitting finale to the afternoon. Mrs. George Walker will entertain Sunday morning at her beautiful home, 522 Bowen avenue, nine young ladies in honor of the Misses Hill, visitors from the far north. That the affair will be quite the swellest given up to date in this city goes without saying, as Mrs. Walker has the reputation of not only knowing but doing things in a faultless manner. All advertisements for furnished rooms or flats must be paid for in advance. We have no collectors for this kind of work. Rev. J. A. Robinson, pastor of St. Mark's M. E. Church, has moved to 4925 Wabash avenue. Mrs. Rosa Taylor of 4328 Langley avenue was presented with a ribbon from Elizabeth Eliott Circle, M. M. D. A. O. F., for her faithful service as trustee for four years. She was also re-elected to serve for three more years. The Ways and Means Society of Grace Presbyterian Church will meet at the residence of Mrs. Evelyn Green Monday evening, April 14, at 8 p. m.—Mrs. Clara Studymire, president; Mrs. Martha B. Mitchell, secretary. The Fleur de Lis Art Club was entertained by Mrs. Lillian Dunlap, 4633 Evans avenue. A delightful luncheon was served. Mr. Isaac Patterson, 3520 Forest avenue, who has been on a visit to Hot Springs, Ark., has returned to the city and is again filling his position on the 20th Century Limited. Send in personales of your friends. It is free. Drop it on a post-card. Can't you afford to spend a penny on your friends? Mr. C. Walker of 3559 Dearborn street was severely shaken up at 18th and State streets Sunday while trying to board a south bound pay-as-you-enter car. Mr. Walker was thrown and dragged fully fifty yards before the car could be brought to a stop. Be sure to hear the program given by the Criterion Club next Sunday, April 13, at 8 p. m., at Bethel Church. After an absence of over four years, spent in the west, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Metcalf (nee Nelle Goins) arrived in the city en route to Richmond, Ind., where Mrs. Metcalf will be welcomed by her parents and friends. They remained, about twenty-four hours in the city and were guests of Mrs. A. J. Wright of 3241 Vernon avenue. On account of ill health Mrs. J. J. Grant, residing many years at her family residence, 4836 Dearborn street, has given up housekeeping and will now reside with her friend, Mrs. Isaella Hall, 3339 Vernon avenue. When In doubt or trouble, telephone to The Chicago Defender, Douglas 3339. Chas. S. Darden, attorney at law, 312-1314 Delta building, Los Angeles, Cal., passed through the city this week and paid his respects to this office, complimenting the Editor and his staff on the noble work that is being accomplished by this paper. Mr. Darden has been in Washington, D. C., where he has had a case before the Supreme Court of the United States. Mme. Alice H. Thomas-Mason, the beauty culture expert, has moved to 3520 State street. Messrs. Sidney Conners and Olive Branch are spending ten days at Hot Springs, Va. They expect to return home about the 25th of April. The Misses Miller of Winnipeg, Canada, who spent several days during the month of February as the guest of Miss Vivian Harsh while en route to the inauguration of President Wilson, arrived in this city Monday for a week's stay while en route home. They will be with Miss Harsh until Sunday night, when they leave for home. Mr. A. H. Young, of 3556 Forest avenue, was called to Leavenworth, Kan. this week, to attend the funeral of his youngest sister. If you want a first-class furnished room read our classified columns. Miss Marie Smith and Miss Lillian Fields, cousins of Mrs. McCall, 6942 Michigan avenue, have been royally entertained by their auntie and her friends for the past two weeks. The young ladies are from New York, but they are having such a grand time that they have decided to stay three more weeks. Mrs. W. H. Woody, of Speer, Ill., and Mrs. Pope Turnbo, of St. Louis, Mo., spent several days in the city last week visiting their sick sister, Mrs. N. Cooper, 4046 Indiana avenue, who is rapidly recovering from her illness. Mrs. Turbo is the proprietor of the famous "Pero College," of St. Louis. The visitors returned home this week. All letters, unless they are purely personal, should be addressed to the Chicago Defender. Please bear this in mind as it facilitates the work in our office. Mrs. J. A. Perkins, 3648 Forest avenue, left Chicago this week for Villa Ridge, to attend the funeral of her grandfather. Mr. W. W. Talley was highly entertained on Monday night by the Misses' Moseley, the accomplished daughters of Mr. Edward Moseley, a retired porter of the Pullman service, at their comfortable home, 5209 Grove avenue. Subscribers and friends of the Chicago Defender will please bear in mind: that no advertisements of any kind whatsoever will be inserted in our columns until they are paid for in advance. So please don't telephone. 1 Our Women The Criterion Club will give a program on next Sunday, April 13, at Bethel Church at 8 p.m. You are cordially invited. Club Notes Young Matrpus' Charity Club held its regular meeting Thursday, April 10, at the residence of Mrs. Clara B. Dorsey, 3210 Rhodes avenue. Splendid report was made by the critic. A sumptuous repast was served by the hostess, after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Blanche Edmondson, 32:39 Prairie avenue, Thursday, April 17.-Luella Johnson, journalist. * * * THE GAUDEAMUS CLUB The Gaudeamus Club met Monday, April 7, at the home of Mrs. S. L. Adams. A most enjoyable time was spent by the members, each one engaged in making some kind of fancy work. Three new members joined the club. The next meeting will be a business meeting and will be held at the home of Mrs. Gertie Plummer, $815 State street, flat 4, at 8 p.m., April 14. PEERLESS PLEASURE CLUB. The Peerless Pleasure Club No. 2 met at the home of Mrs. John F. Gallagher, 3333 Wabash avenue, April 5. The meeting was largely attended and after business was transacted the club entertained with whist. An enjoyable time was spent for two hours, and adjournment was taken to meet April 12 at the home of Miss Georgetta Allen, 2422 Wabash avenue—Mrs. Lucy Shepard, president; Mrs. John F. Gallagher, vice president. The Jolly Twenty Club The Jolly Twenty Club were entertained by the North Shore Men's Club April 4 with a seven-course dinner. The members enjoyed themselves until the wee sma' hours of the morning. Departing, the club wished the North Shore men success, hoping to return the same in the near future. The club also met with Miss Bertha Lowry at the home of Mrs. Carl Roberts, 1130 Wedo street, April 9. Mrs. Minnie McGill became a member. Visitors present were Dr. and Madam Alice Thomas Mason, the well-known beauty culturer, who gave an informal address. Mrs. Harrison also read a paper; subject, "Not the Man She Wanted." Miss Lowry served a delicious lunch and the meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Lydia Landers, 1103 Clark street, Evanton, April 23.—Mrs. B. Carter, corresponding secretary. Lady—Will your husband be idle tomorrow, I have some rugs to beat? Wife—Well, judging from his character, I think he will. ae Ee aw elk ‘ 7 Bre * "City Churches | | WAYMAN CHAPEL A. M. E. ‘CHURCH. The third quarterly meeting and communion, Sunday, April 13. Rev. Jonathan Brewer will preach at 3 p. m._ Rev. Callls of Zion will preach at nam BETHEL A. M. &. CHURCH. Quarterly meeting services last sunday surpassed any similar serv- ices thot have been held in Bethel Church, In the morning it was im- possible to accommodate all the pev- ple In the auditorium to sch an ex- tent that an overflow meeting was held in the lecture room, the Rev. G. 1. Pope having charge of this meeting, Presiding Elder Rev. 7. Reeves preached at tho regular morn- ing and evening services and_pro- pounded many deep points of theol- ogy to his hearers. His remarks at the evening services were very prac: tical and Umely, Rey. R.A, Adams, the evangelist, preached the commu- nion sermon, and it was a sermon full of power. ‘Truly this man has deen called of God. ‘The church was crowded to hvar this spirit-illed man and all felt the presence of God. ‘There were twenty-seven additions to the church during the day. Bishop Parks was among our visitors. In spite of the fact that the after- noon service Was held so late the A.C. B. League was largely attended and many answered lo the calling of the roll. On ‘Thursday evening, April 47, the C. E. Society will give a com: plimentary social in the lecture room to its members and friends, Stran- gers are invited to attend. ‘Yoo mutch praise can not be given to Dr. Roberts for the many remark- able services which he has held at Bethel. He is deserving of a strong- er support from the rank and file of the church. Sunday morning there will be an interchange of pulpits. Dr. Roberts will preach at Quinn Chapel, Dr, Cook at the Institutional and Dr. Carey at Bethel. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. At 3 p. m, Sunday, April 13, a lee: ure will be given by Elder W. D. “orde on the following subject: “The ‘rogress of tho Hamitic People: Is a Process of Evolution or a State ( Resumption?” cordial invitation s extended to all. Admission free. METHODIST MINISTERS EX- CHANGE PULPITS. Tomorrow will witness a general range of all the Methodist ministers ‘our city. Every one goes to a dif ‘rent pulpit. ‘The order for tomor- nw moraing at 10:45 is as follows: uinn Chapel, Dr. D. P. Roberts; ethel, Dr. A. J. Carey; Institutional, ©. W.D. Cook; Walters (Zion), Dr, « E, Stewart; ‘St. Paul (0. M.'E.), ©. R. E, Wilson; St. Stephens, Rev. . M. Carroll; Scotts Chapel, Rev. J, fewer; St. Mary's, Rev. 3. W. Rob: son; St..Mark’s, Rey. James Hig- 4s; Wayman, Rev. H. J. Callis; St. hn’'s, Rey. T. L. Scott. YEDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER, Sunday afternoon, April 13, at 4 p. + Dr. Theodore Mozee will speak on even Signs of Health.” Miss Nan- 2>-May Strayhorn, teacher of music, JU give several piano numbers. Tuesday afternoon, April 15, at 2 m,, the Center Woman's Club will cet. Mrs, Edna Jobnson, many ars a worker for the United Charl. 8, Will give an address explaining work and methods of the chari- 8. ST. MARY'S A. M. E. CHURCH. Services, 10:45 a. m., 2 p. m. and 45 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:45 p. m., Clark,’ superintendent; Christian adeavor, 6:45, L. Jones, president. e pastor, Rey. James Higgins, will change pulpits with Rev. Robinson St. Mark's, Woran’s day will be erved here Sunday. The Evan- ‘sts, Deaconesses and Stewardesses our’ sister churches will be present conduct the services. St. Mary's observe her church anniversary day, April 20, ST. LUKE'S M. E, CHURCH. he new pastor of St. Luke's M. E. reh, 538 ath street, Rev, Edw. -ewis, has arrived and wishes to t all the ‘members and friends of congregation Sunday. Services oows: Sabbath school, 10 a, m.; ching, 11 a. m. and 7:45 p.m. $ and prayer meetings each Wed- ‘ay evening at 8 o'clock. CE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. e teachers and officers of the ay school held a meeting Sunday the school session in which elected their officers for the en- : year. Mr. Chas. Pierce was re- 2d superintendent; Mr. Ferribee, ant superintendent; Mr. Steven- vas reelected secretary; Mr. H. ston was reelected treasurer; Jarry Jackson, librarian; Mr. El- nm, assistant librarian; ‘Miss M. arnes, primary superintendent} David Mitchell, assistant primary intendent; Miss Odessa Lewis, aiy. The nominating and audit: ommittee will report next Sun- ‘oncerning the election of teuch- nd the state of the treasury. innual business meeting was Phursday evening, April 10, at hureh. Details ‘later. “Ben the last of a series of stereop- pictures, was shown last Sun- ‘ening. ‘There was quite a large ance. Sunday morning service, Sunday school, 12:30; evening », 7:45; mid-week prayer meet- “ednesday, 8 P. m. ERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. bly one of the most enjoyable scheld at our church is the tion of the holy communion on'the first Sunday. A large audience was present last Sunday morping to attend this monthly celebration) of the holy eucharist. It was a glorious service and all went away benefited. The evening service was well attend- ed. The pastor delivered the first sermon in the series on “On God's Message to Men.” ‘The second ser- mon will be delivered Sunday even- ing; subject, “The Language of the Message." The other services at our church will be as usual, ‘The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Soclety met with Mr. and Mrs. A. H, Thomas on last Tuesday. It was one of the largest meetings held for some time, ‘The society de- cided to serve a regular dinner com- mencing at 6 o'clock on Tuesday, April 29. ‘This dinner will be served in con- nection with the debate to be given in the evening of the same date by the University and Tuskegee clubs of tis city. There will be no admission charged to this entertainment. A very toothsome repast was served by the society and everybody went home honing to return to. Mrs, ‘Thomas' again soon, Rey. J. W. Robinson of St. Mark's M. B. Church will preach a special Sermon at-our church Sunday atter- noon at 3p. nt, for the benefit of the Sunbeam Club. ‘ INSTITUTIONAL A, M. E. CHURCH. | Surely no one who worshiped at the Institutional Chureh last Sabbath morning could have gone away feol- Ing otherwise than edified, inspired ‘and comforted. ‘The musical sclec- ‘tions of the choir were so sweet and ‘soothing and uplifting. They were the old Wesleyan and ‘Toplady hymns that stir the soul and make one feel -as Hande} put it, “right in the pres- enee of the great God Himself.” ‘The ‘pastor's sermon, pootic in strain, Deautiful in thought, and ealm, yet earnest in delivery, found an ocho in each heart and stitred many souls to ‘profoundest depths. He began by Feading that touching poem of Annie R. Clark's entitled “Art Thou Afraid?” and (hen announced his text- words, Mark 10:32—"And as they (ol- lowed, they were afraid,” His theme was, “Following, but afraid.” Two persons united with the chureh at this hour of worship. In the evening quite an interesting program was pre- sented. Hon, J. Gray Lucas and At- torney W. G. Anderson gave detailed reports of their recent visits to Springfield in opposition to ant-Negro legislation now pending before the state legislature. Senator Francis P. Brady, chairman of the committee to which’ the “im Crow Car” bill was referred, made the elosing siddress of the evening and declared most em vhatically that said bill will never ‘come from the committee so lonx as his life is spared and he remains & member of said committee, Tomorrow will be a very Intorest- Ing day and great preparations. are being made. Dr. W. D. Cook, pastor of Quinn Chapel, will preach av 11 a. mi. and the pastor will preach a ‘special sermon at $ p. m. ST. MARK’S M. E. CHURCH. ‘The pastor arrived Sunday morn- ing at 7:30, having been returned to St. Mark's by the annual conference which convened in Louisville, Ky., for another year, we are glad to say. Services ‘were all that could be ex- pected, large congregations all day. Dr. Martin of AUanta, Ga., preached an excellent sermon in the morning in commemoration of the Lord's Sup- per, it being the regular monthly com- munion; subject, “Do This in Remem- brance of Me.” The pastor preached in the evening: subject, “God Cares." In his sermon he gave some interest- ing and sad experiences some of the ministers had in getting to the con- ference on account of the floods. Five joined the church, ‘The Sunday schoo! is increasing in attendance; a cordial invitation Is ex- tended all to remain to Sunday school immediately following the morning service. Lyceum, 4 p.m. 6:45 p. m. Devotional League, led by Mrs. Mar- jon Arnett; topic, “The Promise of the Comforter." Dr. M. C. B. Mason will lecture May 8. LINCOLN MEMORIAL CONGRE- GATIONAL, The Child the Most Sacred of God’s Gifts to Man—Says the Frocked Priest of the Roman Catholic Church: “Give Me the Child for the First Seven Years of Its Life and | Shall Not Be Fearful of Its Future”—But Greater, Far More Solemn and Far-reaching for Good or Bad in the Lives of Children Should Be the Love and Watchful- ness of the Parent for Its Young— The Coming Men and Women of the Race—Before This Watchful Care Heredity and Environment Cannot Avail. Taking as his subject at the morn- ing services “The Divine Call When Revealed?”—Sam, 9:7-14, Dr. Law- rence treated the fine congregation facing him to one of the most elo- quent and inspiring discourses of his pastorate. It has been the talk of the week and will long be remembered, “The ancients more than we,” said the Doctor, “believed in and empha- sized the fact of the divine call, both to the individual and to the race. So generally was this belief indulged in that whenever a promising child was born into a family, and especially if that child. was a” son, the mother, father and friends were always wont to dedicate it to the Lord. This pub- lic dedication signified (0 the Jewish mind no obligation on the part of the child, not even the presumption that it understood anything of {ts mean- ing; but it did mean that the father and mother were putting themselves under solemn vow to teach the child reverence for God, obedience to par- ents, and a sense of responsibility for the well-being of the social group. “The ancients more than we looked upon the birth of a child as a direct gift from God. And so we read in the first chapter of this same book that Hannah prayed to God to give her a son. Her prayer was answered, And faithful to her promise, she dedi- Seas Cece SAGO DEFENDER. cated him to the temple when. but a babe. And later put him under the direct care and training of the priest, “The manner in which the divine call comes fs various, Some become aware of such a call very early In life, before they have passed the pe- riod of childhood. Some during the period of young manhood or woman- hood. Many after they have become mature and settled in their modes of thinking and habits of conduct. : Still others there are who not until the have entered into the declining years Jor life, become conscious of the fact that they are waning both in physical strength and mental vigor, do they wake up as from a period of stupor conscious that a change has been [wrought, and the vividness of the ex- ‘perience comes to them as a divine ‘eall to service. _ “To try to force this kind of a con- ‘sciousness upon a child prematurely might not prove productive of the best ‘regults. And to defer it until old age is still a more serfous and dangerous ‘course. But while mothers and fath- ‘ers are not called upon to do thelr children the injustice of forcing upon item the religious convietions wich belong to individuals of more mature years, we must agree that the best results are more likely to be realized when the parents take the pains to teach their children during the tender years of childhood reverence and love for God and for the sacred things and relationships of human life. “It has long since become an estab- lished fact that there are two main forces or influences which are brought to bear in making out of the child the Kind of man or Woman that he oF she comes to be. These two influ- ences are designated as heredity and environment. Mothers and éathers, may I here emphasize the fact that both of these influences, as related to you and your children, may be modi- fied, cheeked oF quickeued ws may seem best In the individual cages, If you are thoughtful and tactful, and will start in ume? “So important Is this fact ta the religious training of the Catholics that they say with greut confidence, ‘Give me the child for the first seven years of its life and [ shall not be feattul of ite futare.” FB PR cos area Nee > Bee ae aos. ee [ci RR. a, “Christ was Interested in and loved the litte children. For when the women were rebuked by the disciples for Uringing their babes to the Mas: ter he said, ‘Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them ‘not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven,’ “There can be no definite time or period during which every individual who js to enter upon what we. are Wont tocall adivine mission, becomes conscious of such a call. it is the duty of mothers and fathers to pre- pare the soil, teach their children honesty, justice, truthfulness and such respect and Jove for the hon- ored institutions and customs of so- cfety as will deepen their reverence for God, and bring them soon oF late, better soon, into a personal and vital relationship with the personal- ity of Jesus, who by his precept and example, by’ bis life and through his death, sanctified motherhood, exalted womanhood and emphasized anew the fact that the child is the most sacred of God's gifts to man, “The common feeling as to which of these Influences plays the greater part in the development of the life of @ ebild has often dissolved itself into @ question of debate. But for our benefit morally we need not debate ‘this question; we Know that unless modified, checked and guided, or quickened and directed, either is strong enough to wreck the character of the boy or girl, and to bring dis- grace and shame ‘upon the parents, the community and the race. "It therefore becomes a privilege and a sacred duty of parents to so direct the lives intrusted to théir care that there will be ever in process of development a stronger and stronger ‘type of men and women, stronger in the stand which they take for justice ‘and truth, stronger In their efforts for ‘better living, stronger and bolder in jtheir allegiance to the divine will, "We sometimes feet and say that ‘there is proportionately a falling off numerically, a weakening mentally, and a spiritual decline in the ranks ‘of those who are fighting to keep up ‘and foster the moral and spiritual }tone of our common life. We as a ‘race lament over the fact of the pass- |ing away of the old abolitionists and their spirit, We say, our schools of | the South which were'established and have for the past fifty years been maintained and fostered by devout and devoted men and women of the North are no longer meeting the needs and demands of a people who are struggling to find thelr rightful place in the life of the nation, and I am not quite convinced that ‘there is no truth in these sayings. We complain not as a race, but as Christians, that the home and the church are iosing thelr influence over the young people, but I am afraid that that statement would be more correctly put if we were to say the influence of the home and chureh as brought to bear upon the young people is not the same, is not as fruitful of good as it once was And yet I am.not sure we would be doing justice to the desires and ef forts of those who now stand respon. sible for these institutions if we were to affirm the preceding statement. But T like to think that the apparent fail ure is due to the fact that our vision "| ONLY CHICAGO APPEARANCE OF ~The Dixie Chorus —IN- . “The Epic of the Negro” ae es SS yh eee Sime AN Aye, BRR cael ey ae if rem, oy | (eee oN SO ee j eee Ve Nex i ia ame | BUSres Vas Beas Wee Fe oe z Une eG e2) lee che eae SEAR ree ane ay Wares Z a TS a esa 2): Sr ES COB ge ig ua mre: We ue pai cen ee - ea ee “The Story of the Colored Race” in Melody, Song and Cantillation. $1,000’s worth of scenery and costumes. A phe- nomenal success during past two years at the great Y.M. C. A's, churches, colleges and universities from coast to coast. Every Night, . Oakland Hall ,*2*" Mon., April 14 ADMISSION 35-25 CENTS is becoming clearer, and our con- selenco more sensitive to wrong. But of this we are all aware that the habits of thought and modes of liv: ing are constantly changing. This Wwe need not lament for it must needs ve, But if, as some insist, there are signs of degencracy we should all be- come deeply concerned. We all need to stop Tong enough to hear the at vine call, and especially this warn- ing to mothers and fathers. “Your sons have made themselves vile, and you restrained them not.’ This then brings ys to the fact that whatever dangers there are arising from he reditary tendencies, and we must ad- mit that there are some, those which gtow out of the environment form the basis of defect in much of our present life, And from the wording of our text we would jndge that the same Was trie at the time when the child Samuel at a premature age be- came conscious of his divine call. “it Js well then, it is a beautiful and impressive ceremony, this ancient custom of bringing the child forward to be christened, vaptized into the Shvteuoa eh caer Te cate ths continuation of this practice on the part of all mothers and fathers re- gardless of their sectarian bias or the quality and hue of their religious convietions.” HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Rev. C. Lee Jefferson, the pastor, spoke upon the subject, “What to Do With Our Troubles,” in the morning and his evening discourse was upon the subject, “Refuge of Lies Swept Away.” The discourses were enjoyed by Jarge audiences. ‘The Sabbath school was well attended, with sev- eral new scholars added. ‘The Y. P. S. ©. E. was led by Miss Rosa E. Brumfietd, ‘The annual congregational meeting was held on the 2d and the vacancies in the various church boards were filled. Mr. Bd S, Brantley and Payton Dowd were elected ruling elders and Messrs. A. J. Clark, H. M. Jeffries and Jack French were elected trus: tees, Mr. A. R. Butler was made dea- con. ‘The Englewood Lyceum rendered a very fine program on Friday evening, with excellent addresses by Mrs. Enos Bond and Mr. Spencer, which were enjoyed by all present, ‘The Unity Club held its monthly meeting at the home of the president, Mrs, Helen H. Midget, Monday night, ‘when several new names were admit: ted to membership. They decided to give a rose concert in June. We are sorry to hear of the illness of little Miss Lily Webb and hope Tor her speedy recovery. Miss Mamie Holmes, who had spent several weeks with her brother, Mr. Wardsworth, re- turned to her father at Cedar Lake, snd, on Sunday. ‘The Ladies’ Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. W. Craighead on Tuesday evening and transacted regu- lar business. QUINN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH. | ‘Phe great revival which has been in ‘progress in this historle old church for the past four weeks closed on Mon- ‘day night with an echo meeting. The main audience room with its great seating capacity could scarcely Fegomamodato the great crowd. Many churches had profited by rea- son of the mectings held, and conse Quently attend this final’ meeting to express their gratitude. ° ‘The conversions and accessions ran up to three bundred souls. Twenty: seven persons were directed to churches of five different denomins- tions, All the rest enlisted with “Mother Quinn.” The pastor, Dr. Cook, will give a serles of Bible readings ench Wednes day night for the special benefit of the new members, but all Christians and seekers are invited to attend. Mr. ‘McCoomer will be a faithful Veutenant in these meetings, as he was in the revival, and the gospel cholr will still sing the soul-reviving songs. ‘The Sunday school gave a most ex cellent program last Sunday under the direction of the able leader, Mr. J. ‘Walter Fisher. Dr, Cook will preach a special ser- mon to the new members this Sunday at ita, m, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs, Elliott, Mrs. Cook, Mr. Hinson and Mr. Mapp all contributed in a most faithful man- ner thefr services at the piano and organ during the revival, without the cost of one cent to the church, My. ‘Fisher, the director of the choir, was ‘equally as liberal. ‘The ushers’ committee would ike to have some of the young men of- fer their services as ushers to assist ‘the present number. Who will be the first to step in line? Dr. Cook and his daughter, Bloise, accompanied Dr. Adams to the depot after an extended limousine (our through our principal thoroughfares. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. Rev. R. E. Wiison, D, D., Pastor. Sunday morning service, 10:48 a. m. Sunday school, 1:15 p. m. Intermedi- ate C. E, prayer meeting. Senior C. E. prayer meeting, 7 p.m. ‘Evening service, § p. m. “Why I Am a Methodist” was the subject of Dr. Wilson’s discourse last Sunday morning. This was the third of the series of sermons which he in- tends delivering on every first Sun- day of the month. The attendance at all sermons was rather large and to the interest cf all, did the pastor and members labor,” making things attractive and giving to all present a good and clear conception of real spir- itual enjoyment, The pastor wishes to urge upon all the importance of the coming $1,600 rally, and asks that everyone interest- ed in the welfare of St, John wilt do their level best in helping to raise the amount. May 19 and 20 are the dates. And on both of these evenings an in- teresting mock annual conference will be held, at which time the various churches of the Chicago conference will make their reports. ‘The president held the intermedi- ates meeting last Sunday. Quite a number were present, among which Were several visitors. The meeting closed with a lively consecration serv- ice. ‘The Allen C. E. League convention will be held at St. Mary's chureh, 52nd and Dearborn streets July 22 and 23. ‘ean tin ae ta & Philadelphia physician who en- foys 2 handsome practice and excel: Jent hospital connections told me an interesting although terrible thing. About 90 per cent, out of every 100 babies that are sent to hospitals for bringing up die. Tho death rate among such unfortunates is seven times as great as with infants wha have the immediate care of mothers, ‘Truly there Is something needed in a child's Ife besides food, shelter and clothing —Philadelpbia Record, SE \A candidate for parllament at an election instend of giving the old adage, “Truth is mighty and will pre- vail," In English, resorted to Latin, and sald: “Magna est veritas et prevalebit.” His opponent got the Jaugh on him by saying that Magna and Veritas and other foreigners, on whom the gentlemtn depended for success, might “prevail a bit,” but ft would be a mighty small bit, as tho ballot boxes would show. Which they id. Cancer and Cockroaches, Two medical investigators, ono in England and tho other in Copenhagen, have come to the conclusion that‘can- cer is due to cockroaches, possibly through some alliterative process of reasoning, Hence—swat that cock- roach, We are not without hope that if wo but Kill a sufficiency of ant mals, we may yet prolong our Uves. White Wood Work. Inside painted woodwork can bo made to look Ike new by rubbing it well with a rag dipped in whiting. After the whiting dries it should be thoroughly removed with a soft cloth. ‘The paint ts not injured, as {t usually 1s by the application of soap and wa: ter, and the process is easy. : ' . oS RACE HISTORY | IN THE MAKING MARVELOUS PROGRESS ‘History of the Wonderful Ad- vancement of the Race Told in the 13th Annual Report of the | National Business League— | Optimistic Deliverances of Dr. Washington and Mr. Julius Rosenwald Given Fine’ Set- ting—Tales of Intense Human Interest—An Inspiring "“Ex- perience Meeting’—A Booklet Full of Valuable Information, SS ae Sy eee a RR perience Meeting”—A Booklet Full of Valuable Information, GRAPHIC STORIES OF INDI- VIDUAL SUCCESS. Watt Terry's Accomplishments as a Real Estate Dealer—Dr, Julia P. H. Goleman of Washington, D. C., Hair Manufacturer, Describes Her’ Bust nest—Engineering in Jamaica— National Press Association—Na- tional Funeral Directors’ Associa: tion—Miscellaneous Features. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Washington, .D. C.. April 11.—“The report of the Thirteenth Amual Con- vention of the National Business League” has made its appearance. It is a neatly bound and most creditably gotten up volume of 210 pages, abound: ing In facts and figures of permanient value to every class of people and mirroring in a lifelike manner the doings and sayings of the hundreds of earnest and practicalminded men and women who made up this unique gathering. The report, aside from its many other attractive features, is an admirable sample of the work turned out by the A. M, EH. Sunday School Union at Nashville, Tenn, The meeting here reported was held in Chicago, M., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 21, 22 and 23, 1912, and it ts rated, all things considered, the very best convention yet held by the National Business League, aptly described by Compiler S. Laing Wil- Nams as “the rallying ground for a sreater variety of interests than any other organization of race people in the United States.” To cover adequately, in a limited Space, the three days’ proceedings of & body of more than five hundred “live” commercial and professional in: dividuals, each eager to have “a word,” is no easy undertaking. Yet, in a “nutshell,” Official Stenographer W. H. Davis,’ aided and abetted by Compiler S. Laing Williams, with Cor responding Secretary Emmett J. Scott a8 copy editor, has cleverly culled from the great mass of precious mat ter the finest of the gems of thought presented, and the result is one of the most comprehensive and satisfy- ing reports that has been put out by the League since its formation by Dr. Booker 'T. Washington in 1900. ‘The most salient points have been pre served in print, and the scarcely less interesting details can be very clearly read “between the lines.” History in the Making. Standing out in bold relief in the text of the report is the annual ad- dress of the president of the League, Dr, Booker T. Washington. In this deliverance, which is very properly given In full, the eminent philosopher and pioneer of industrial education, sounded a high note of optimism for the race, and by striking illustrations and unanswerable arguments, con- vineed his hearers that the race is moving forward at a phenomenal pace and that through intelligent and per- sistent labor adapted to the needs of whatever situation the man of the race finds himself, our people will eventually reach a field ruled by free- dom and fairness, with a chance for unfettered and unlimited growth. The analysis of our resources, developed and undeveloped; the exhibit of our material possessions after fifty years of opportunity; the outlook for. the future, fraught with untold possibili- ies, and the emphasis of the impor- tance of specialization and organiza- tion for the promotion of our welfare in every avenue of activity—all com- bined to make the address a notable contribution to the literature of the times on the economic aspect of the race problem. It was history in the making, Deserved prominence is given the broad-gaged address of Mr. Julius Ros- enwald, the millionaire merchant of Chicago, whose benevolences in be- half of the race's moral and intel lectual uplift have made his name beloved in every household in the land, His tale was just what an organization of struggling business men and women needed. It urged good service as the primary virtue in commerce and the affairs of life, and gave it out as a leat from his own experience that race, color and creeds disappear when an honest dollar's worth of service is rendered for every dollar received. His reasons for giv- ing lberally to the Y, M. C. A. cause, his impression of Tuskegee Institute and its influence upon the people everywhere, the relation of determina- lon to the success of any enterprise, and character as a fundamental in- gredient in race building, were recited in a genial spirit, and’ the ovation, with miniature flags and tumultuous cheers, given him at the close, was the one dramatic episode of the week of intensely practical discussion, The Publication of these two enlightening deliverances would amply justify the sending out of.the volume, if all else were eliminated. “Progress” Written in Every Line, In the other addresses selected for general circulation, “progress” is writ- ten in every line.” Stories of human interest they are. Humble ‘beginnings, hard struggles against seemingly in- ‘ciieeuntatds nibs ibe ee sessions there is In abundant quan- tity ashes of rich humor, bits of pathos, and some broad comedy, mingled with suggestions of tragedy and much seriousness of purpose. A few of the prepared summaries of business experience, picked out at random from many more that are equally noteworthy, are: “Accomplish- ments as a Real Estate Dealer,” Watt ‘Terry, Brockton, Muss., and Lawrence H, Ferrobee, Chicago; “Manufacturing ‘Hair Preparations," Dr.’ Julia P. H. Coleman, Washington, D. C., and Mme, C.J. Walker, Indianapolis, Ind.; “De- veloping Industrial Insurance," J. H, Phillips, Montgomery, Ala, and A, I, Lewis, Jacksonville, Pla; “Ten Years in Gre Regalia Business,” Joseph L. Jones, Cincinnati, Ohlo; “Ten Years as a Raker.” W. A, Wallace, Chicago: “Engineering on a Large Seale,” J. Alexander Mackenzie, Jamaica, ‘gen: eral engineer for United Fruit’ Com. pany; “White Goods Manufacturing,” H. L, Sanders, Indianapolis, Ind: “Sixteen Years’ Experience asa Pub- lisher,” J. L,, Thompson, Des Moines, lowa: “Building up a Publishing House,” Dr. R. H. Boyd, Nashville, Tenn; “Opportunities for Negro Busi. ness Men in Liberia,” Bishop 1. B. Scott; "Making Printing Pay," Major R. Ri Jackson, Chicago; “Banking,” Rev. E, M. Griggs, Palestine, Texas; R. J, Smith, Paris, ‘Texas; W. W. Had- nott, BE, C. Tidrington, ‘Indianapolis, Ind., and Rey. W. R. Pettiford, Birm: ingham, Ala, (in conneetion with spe- cial series on “Banks and Banking"); “Building Contracting,” S. B. Wiggins, Little Rock, Ark.; “Managing a Motor Machine Shop,” A. J. Offord, Chicago; "Cigar Manufacturing,” J. Andrew Williams, Tampa, Fla; “Farming and Stock Raising,” W. V. Smith, Larned, Kan; “Success in Farm ' Manage: ment.” J. F, Melntyre, Louisiana, and David Nelson, Arkansas: and “Gen- eral Merchandising,” D. N. Leathers, Corpus Christi, Texas. The reports ot Dr. B. C, Morris, representing the Na- ‘tonal Press Association; Mrs, Daisy M, Saffell of the Natioual Funeral Directors’ Association, and Attorney J.T, Settle of the National Bar Asso- ciation, are given an appropriate set- ting. ‘The preliminary addresses by Dr. George C. Hall, 8. Laing Williams, Harry T. Pratt and Rev, Preston W. ‘Taylor are models of felicitous “ex. pression, Miscellaneous Features. Miscellancous features which add greatly to the interest of the booklet are: The report of the treasurer, showing (up to the Chicago meeting) perinanent fund of $8,175.44, a gon: eral fund of $835.62, total $4,211.07; Teport of committee on resolutions, with names of all of the other com- mittées of the session; list of ofticers of the afiliated organizations; full list. of chartered leagues and the en- rollment of members by states; list of life members, showing a total of 192 persons paying $25 each; and the report of the corresponding secretary, Emmett J, Scott, which is a masterly reflection of the diversified activities of the great organization. | The League's resume for 1912 must de read carefully to be appreciated at its true value, “It should have a per- manent place in the library of every progressive race man in the land, RW. THOMPSON. AT THE Y. M. C. A. HEAD. - QUARTERS, ‘The Wavask Avenue Y. M. C. A. held the first of its Sunday meetings in ils new home on last Sunday at 4:00 p,m. Dr. S. C. Dickerson was the speaker on the program who brought to the men the first of bis serles of three practical talks to men. ‘The audience was so large that the ushers and volunteer workers were Kept busy making improvised seats for the overflow. Every available seat was taken. Dr. Dickerson gave some very practical advice to the men on the subject of “Heredity.” Dr. Geo. C. Hall was present and made a few remarks on the same subject. ‘The men showed intense interest in the subject by asking questions at the close of the regular talk. On Sun- day, April 18th, the same speaker ‘will discuss the “Venereal Peril” and Fe April 20th “Practical Eugenics.” All men are invited to attend these very instructive talks. The speaker ‘Wustrates with a blackboard and ‘colored crayons, | ,bh,Geo. Bradfield, the teacher of the Friday night Bible .class, con- ducted the first of his classes in the Boys’ Department of our new bulld- ‘ing. ‘The class will consider “The Prophecies of Jona and Joel,” at ‘the mecting on next Friday. The ‘class meets from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. each Friday evening, Admission ta all is free. | ‘The contractors have moved the tool house from the front of the bullding, also the boarding from the front en- trance. ‘This change gives a better view of the building. ‘The contract- ‘or has consented to allow the Dejiart- ment to show friends through the building on Saturday afternoons and Sundays after the 4 o'clock mesting. Thirty members from the Depart- ment attended the anniversary ban. quet of the Young Men’s Christian Association of Chicago, held at the Auditorium Hotel on March 25th, ‘The banquet was held as a celebra: tion of the fifty-fitth anniversary ot the founding of the Association in Chicago. The board of managers, in recognition of the valuable service rendered the Association by Mr. Messer, granted him a leave of ab- sence of six months from his work in Chicago. Mr. Messer will devote this half year In traveling in China, Japan and the Philippines and in building up the Y. "M. G. A. work there. He leaves for these fields in ‘September. Mr. J. E, Moorland, International Secretary Y. M. C. A., was in the city several days last week. He attended the anniversary banquet at the Audl- torlum Hotel and was a speaker on ‘the program. He spoke on “The Contribution of the Chicago Associa. tion to Colored Men.” The Wabash Avenue Y. M. C. 4. quartet wae called, upon to render several of their follosongs at the conclusion of his lecture. Mr. Moorland left for a very important conference in Denver, Colo. he , é ‘ ‘ as EE ERED IR OENAEENINE BASLE RUAN ADEEES ERR Mahe Ss - LAL ' i & Es t MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC “All Passes, Art Alone Endures” THE PASSING SHOW IN wast | day morning. Funeral at 1p.» INGTON. day. at Lincoln Memorisl Co: {Special to The Chicago Defender.} Washington, D.C. April 11.—The Howard University Dramade Club is planning to present an al fresco play in May on the University campus. Manager William Winthrop announces that the plece selected may be W. Edgar Easton's military spectacle “Dessalines,” made famous in many parts of the country by that sterling actress, Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis. As Misu Davis is “letter perfect" in the varlous parts, as well as in the atellar female role, it is probable that she muy be invited to superintend the staging of the drama for the Univer- sity Club. Miss Maybelle Brown, “marooned” at Dayton, Ohio, during the week of the flood, has joined her sister, Miss “Babe” Brown, at Cincinnati, | ‘They are coming eastward by easy stages. ‘They may be seen next season with the Southern Smart Set, of which they were “charter members." George J. Dawson, formerly of In- Gianapolls, Ind, 2 violinist and musi- cal director of note, has completed a musical comedy entitled, “Li Colla- Uon,” which is said to abound in rieh music and fine comedy effects. It is in three acts and has been protected by a copyright filed with the Govern- ment, Mr. Dawson expects to arrange for an elaborate presentation of his play carly in the fall at the Howard theater. “Mr. Dawson is also a poet of considerable promise and is about to issue a volume of dialect and senti- mental lyrics under the caption of, “Leisure Gleanings.” ‘The Southern Smart Sct, headed by Salem Tutt Whitney, J. Homer ‘Tutt, Miss Blanche Thompson, Miss Nettie ‘Taylor and Miss Ethel Marshall, left for New York City Sunday morning, to open a limited engagement at the New Lafayette theater. Frank Fowler Brown, the well: known lyric tenor, is taking five and six encores nightly this week at the Howard, where he has made a tre- mendows success, He is using senti- mental ballads, an Indian song and other selections that admirably dis- play his magnificent voice. Mr. Brown was Introduced to Washington's rep: Fesentative audiences through his connection with Cole & Johnson's fa- mous “Red Moon." Sunday evening Mr. Brown, in company with Mr, and Mrs, RoW. ‘Thompson, was guest of honor at a box party at the Howard, tendered vy Manager A. J. Thomas. ‘The office of the S. H. Dudley amuse- ment enterprise is now located at 718 Florida avenue, N. W. Beunie Hutchinson and Frank 1B. Williams, both Washington boys, are doing finely this week at the Howard. THE NEW GRAND. ‘Those who enjoy good music and lively amusement in general will miss a treat if they fall to attend the New Grand this week, as the bill that they are presenting to their patrons is the best that they have had for several Weeks. ‘The following is a brief out- line of it: Overture. photo plays, Ed Goodbar, high-class tenor; Hill man and Roberts, singing and talking: Hyde and Talbot in 2 quaint comedy sketch. “Under the Skylight": John- son and Watts, eccentric entertain. ers; James Brockman, character song- o-loguist; Turns, Brown and Burns, grotesque comedy bar act, MR. SCOTT, THE POET, AT BETHEL, 1 On Monday night, April 14, Mr. Scott, or Paul Laurence Dunbar the second, will appear at Bethel A. M. E. church. Mr. Scott is a young man of rare ability and will be assisted by our own Mrs. Fannie Hall Clint. Don’t fail to hear them. ‘Truely is the coming week a week of rare treats, for it will start ont with Mr. Scott's recital and end with the Dixie chorus. These are the only real lively entertainments of the week and are given by young talent that should be encouraged by your patron- age. THE DIXIE JUBILEE SINGERS. ‘The Dixie Jubilee Singers predict a perfect treat next week to all lovers of high-class music, therefore the patrons of such entertainments will do themselves a large injustice in fail- ing to attend. This chorous is made up of some of our most talented young men, one of whom is Mr. Ed. Goodbar, now playing at the New Grand. ‘This weok was his vacation, but he is so much in demand that he failed to have the pleasure of the vacation planned, for as soon as this theater heard of hfs probable spare time they secured him at onee fot thelr bill, CLUBS. Mrs. A. Lyles of 5922 Aberdeen street entertained the Ideal Woman's Club last Friday, Several visitors were present from the Cornell Charity Club, On that day each member was asked to give 50. cents and had to tell how she earned it. Quite 2 few responded. Mrs. IK. Hall sang a solo and Mrs. Kennedy made a few re- marks and then luncheon was served. The K. D. Tillman Club met at the home of Mrs. Camble, 6040 Ada street, It being her birthday the club present: ed her with a landsome present. ‘The Defender wishes to announce that Mr. and Mrs, Denton Brooks of 6633 St. Lawrence avenue were pre. sented with a fine girl this week. Mrs. Samuels of 6501 Rhodes ave- nue died at Provident hospital Mon. VIOLIN RECITAL GIVEN BY HARRISON EMANUEL Direction of Franke P. Mandy THHODORE TAYLOR, Accompanist KIMBALL UAL, Wabash hv, & Jackayo Deu, Monday Evoning, Apel 24, 1913, at 8:15 [ADMISSION 25 CENTS TICKETS ON SALE AT ‘Renkin & Wales Sst and Stato Stret; Paulkener's News Ageney, Bist and State Strect. day morning. Funeral at 1 p. m., Sun- day, at Lincoln Memorlul Congrega- onal church of which she was a mem ber. Mrs. M. Taylor and Mrs. J.. Jordan were the guests of Mrs, L. S, Willams, 7418 Aberdeen street, Sunday. KALAMAZOO, MICH. . {Special to The Chicago Defender.) Kalamazoo, Mich., April, 1.—In August of lust year several public spirited men gathered together and organized a club. Its purpose was te work along politieal lines, promote public enterprises and to uplift the race. It was named after that stal wart hewer of wood, Abraham Lin- coin, “Phe Independent _Lincotn Club," and its officers are men who love their race and work only for its adyancement. Their tirst effort was made to se- cure a physician of thelr own race and to the untiring zeal of Mr. W. P. Hen- son, a physician was secured who has located here and has a flourish- ing practice among both races. Dr. A. B..Cleage of Indianapolis, Ind., 1s the young man who Is doing so much good to suffering humanity, ‘The club next turned their atten: tion to the presidential campaign and during its progress gave a banquet to a Young attorney of the race who then resided in Detroit, Mich., but who has Just recently moved to this city. ‘The banquet was pronounced the finest ever given in this clty by the race and the success of the affair was due to the zealous efforts of Rev. B. W. Edwards, who was made the first pres- ident of the club. During this spring's election the club took an active part in the cam- paign and at the caucuses held be- tween the leaders of the various Re- publican Committees Attorney’ -Mur- shall and Dr. A. B. Cleage were se. lected to represent the elub and to make known to those leaders the wants of our men, Mr. Marshall and Dr. Cleage were both placed on committees and a man of the race, Mr, J, T. Russell, one of Kalamazoo's best known and most highly respected citizens, was placed on the ticket as constable, and, thanks to the loyalty of the voters and the efforts of Attorney Marshall, Mr. Rus- sell was elected to that office. The club feels very proud of their work but will not stop here but will strive for even better things. ‘The officers of the club are: President, Rev. FE. W. Edwards; secretary, M. S. Burch; treasurer. Joseph Petti- ford; executive committee—chairman, Mr. Joseph Pettiford; Rev. J. A. Dun: gill, W. P. Henson and J.T. Russell ‘The Republicans elected almost all thelr Licket with the exception of one or two aldermen. Battle Creek Notes. The officers and members of the Second Uaptist Church extended a call to their pulpit to Rev. &. W. Edwards of Kalamazoo, who has been acting as supply pastor for some time, The eall was accepted. Mr. A. W. Griffin of 42 High street severely injured his hand some days ago and was confined to his bed in the Nichols hospital, His hand was canght in a machine in the shop where he was employed and while it Way necessary to remove two fingers he was in very grave danger of losing his entire hand, He has swifered great pain but at this writing was somewhat improved, Mr. Simon Long is again on the sick list and is confined to his hore at 98 Pauline street. We wish for his speedy recovery, ; Mr. 1, Hateher of North Burdick street, Kalamazoo, left Monday even- ing for Dayton, 0. He had an aged mother living there and since the flood has been unable to hear any- thing from her. We hope he may find her or hear some tidings that will vouch for her safety. Mr. Orrin W. White of West Ran- som street has been appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff Chapman. We are delighted that members of our race are being appointed to these offices and the public can be assured of ef- ficient and faithful service, Mr, Paul Haley is ill in the Nichols hospital, Battle Creek. Three Cheers. A town meeting had been called to devise ways and teans to provide for the poor of the community. After many speeches bad been made and many resolutions offered and much time wasted and nothing done, a be- nevolent German arose in the back part of the hall and said: “Mister Chairman, I move, before we adjourn, we all shtand oop undt gif three cheers for de poor!” Cut Wood With a Paner Saw. Real novelty being so extreme a rarity one is not surprised to learn that the circular saw made of paper that can cut through wood does not Tepresent an entirely new idea after all. Paper has for years been used in the construction of articles tn which strength and durability are ea- sential, as railway carriage wheels, for instance. Appropriate Decoration, “Why do politicians wear high hate and frock coats?” asked the person who makes trivial inquiries. “Well,” replied Senator Sorghum, “the high hat und the frock coat constitute the appropriate attire for occasions both of mourning and congratulation. And every election makes a politician fee) as if he were going to a funeral or a wedding.” Don’t, Make hay while the sun shines, but don’t get the idea that you are the only haymaker in the business, Divine Law. And what is the divine law to a man? To hold fast that which 1s his own and’to claim nothing that is an- other’s—Epictetus, }HER HUSBAND A CHATTERBOX To Cure Spouse of Spending Too ‘Much Time in Sermonizing Woman Feede Him Much Fieh. A Missourt lady fs trying an expert ment, Her husband {8 a brillant man, Dut loquacious. Realizing his short. ‘comings. the wife is feeding him on ish. Three or four times a week she prepares fish in some delectable way. He ts showing some uneasiness and has a marked predilection for water, but being innocent of his wife's mo- ‘ve, continued to eat the dishes set [before him, ‘To her pastor the wife recently con. fidea: “You see," soberly, “John ts a very Femarkable man, but he wastes too ‘much ‘time sermonizing when he should be thinking. He talka alto. ‘gether too much, To counteract thls 1 am feeding him fish, During the last two months I have served him with 17 different varieties of fish cooked In 47 different ways.” |, “Why fish?” asked the pastor, great. ly. interested. “Because,” replied tho wife, “fish ts food for thought.” | “Tage.” sald the reverend gentle. ‘man, “but have you noticed any marked change?" ‘The wife's face grew sad, “Do you know, Mr. Jones. that hus- ‘band of mine ts such # chatterbox that 1 do belleve he could eat the whale that swallowed Jonah and never lose ‘a syllable!"—Woman's World. Wanted Particulars. “Your husband does not appreciate you,” declared the fortune-teller, with Impressive solemnity, “and something tells me that he dislikes your dear mother. 1 see, too, that he sometimes stays out late at nigh and comes home the worse for wear. He growls Itke a hyena when you ask him for money And although he is brusque in his manner toward you he te courteous and considerate in his attitude toward other women. He—" “Pish!" interrupted the secker after information. “Also tush! Pray do not tell me about all the married men in the known world; tell me some- thing specific about my own hus. band.” KNEW HIS RECORD, Th sre Sg | OP ble ; seh ‘5 ~ ay y ‘ 7) it Oh Mi ey > q \- ie iN Noe } fee x \o CC eee Se 3 Mr. bivorsay—Aaht Julia, dearest, Wap eaty It oor sang Sutin Wise-~Tosht “i'm not running a storage! wareuae’ for” semaaes 2. ae Gat SUNOSIY. “Why are all those people flocking down to Hiram Hardapple’s barn?” asked the old farmer on the hay wagon, “lii’s got a curiosity down thar,” chuckled the village constable. “That so? What kind of a curtosity ts it?” “Why, H's old red and white Jerses cow. ‘The other night the olf eritter had the colic and Ui went went down with his lantern to give her a dose of cow medicine, Blamed if he didn’t make a mistake and give her a pint of gasoline.” “Do tell! Didn't Kil) her, did 1:7 “No, but by heck, it had a tinny effect. Now, instead of going ‘Moo- moo!" like any other sensible cow, she goes ‘Honk-honk!* Ike one of them thar blamed automobiles."—Natlonal Monthly. Featuring Her Clothes. “Why these sad looks?" “I am getting old," sald the actress. “Uh!" said the impresario, “My face shall go upon the bill boards no more.” “Well, yor gowns are new,” said the resourceful manager. “Suppose we paste up artistic illustrations of them.” A Good Name. “Wave you noticed how many plays have business titles?” “T have.” “There's a play called ‘Paid For and Delivered, another entitled ‘Recelpt- ed In Full, and s0 on.” . “Yes, indeed. f am looking daily for a play entitled ‘If You Don’t Like It, Money Back.” Not Likely. “George, now that we are engaged won't you please tell me what salary you are earning?” “Yes, dear. Just now I am getting $20 a week, but I think they'll soon raise that to $25.” “George.” “Yes, dear?” “Do you think any one will accuse | me of marrying you for your money?” piace “This fashion journal says that there will be tio change in coats this winter,” sald Mrs. Nage. “And something tells me that there will be no chauge in trousers,” suap- ‘ped Mr. Nagg. as he sadly surveyed his frayed trousers, Mostly Fiction. Customer—What have you in the way of summer fietion? Newsdealer—We have the platforms of all the parties and the candidates’ speeches.—Life, Excess Baggage. “When 1 go on a trip I never know what I ought to take with me.” “On, 1 do; {t's quite simple. I take all my dresses aud leave behind my busband.”—La Vie Parisienne, THE CHICAGO! Dn... ue ns HINCHMAN GIVES “HIS PLANS Old Cleveland Player, Now Manager jf Columbus Team, Has. Some | Unique Ideas of ‘His Own. Can a man of William Hinchman's ‘temperament make good as a manne ‘ger of an American association base- ; ball club? In view of the undisputed Vfact that some have doubt as to his ability to make good, Hinchman’s, own answer may be Interesting. ‘The Question wae put at him squarely some time ago and he replied thus: “I may be counted as a quiet ball player and lacking aggressiveness, 1 have always decided while a player to keep my mouth shut and play ball. Now that Iam manager it's up to me to do tho talking and running of the team and 1 propose to do it with just As much success as I had In minding my own busines whon a player. 1 want to succeed and to succeed one must have a winning ball team, } in- tend to be a ginger Jar and to have control of my club in a quiet, firm way. It’s up to me to make good or fail to realize my ambition of becom- ing a good manager.” The disposition of Georgo Perring on the team this spring will be tnter- esting to wate, It is the Intention gl ha ys ae Ag gl ae | ie a Lc La B a / ue Ne ay (a ye ap nO BIU Hinchman. of the management to start Pete Johus at third base, his natural posi- tion. There is a vacancy at second base and Perring may be switched there or to the outfield. Miller has made good at first base, so there is no opening at that spot. ‘That a place will be found for Perring is certain, He can hit too well and do too many winning stunts to leave him off the batting order. ‘Thresher is one of the leading candi- dates for right fleld. He comes very highly recommended and will be planted in right, where Congalton used to hold forth. If Johns’ attempt to make good at third fails, of course he will go back to right. Di Manager Hughie Jennings favors Gulfport, Miss. as the permanent training quarters-for the Detroit club. “A good pitching staff means a troublesome ball club," says Christy Mathewson, gently boosting his own game. It is reported that the Boston Braves’ Holiday games will be played ‘on the American league grounds next season, Capt. George Morlarity of the Tt gers touts Bobbie Veach. “Bobble Veach 1s one of the most consistent players I have ever seen,” says Mor- rie. ‘Washington has turned over Catch- er Dutch Munch to the Syracuse club of the New York State league. Grit. fith picked bim up on the Washington lots. Bobby Grogan has bought his re- lease from the Zanesville club of the Interstate league and wilt manage the Ludington team of the Michigan State Teague. 3 Clark Grifith 1s some wrathy over the Amerlean league schedule. Be- ginning April 27, the Washingtons have twenty-eight. straight games on the rond. Joe Tinker Is trying to make a deal with the Boston Nationals for, Out- fielder Vincent Campbell, who fits an- nounced that he will not play in Bos- ton again. Plans of certain Kansas City people to take a franchise in John T. Pow- ers’ new Federal league fell through because no suitable grounds could be secured. ‘Manager Birmingham says it he de- cldes to keep Fred Falkenberg he will not give Toledo a pitcher in exchange but will send a couple of fielders to the Mud Hens. ‘A Wisconsin judge has held in a ball player's sult against his club for a promised bonus that the contract was vold because {t provided for serv. feos on Sunday. Walter Jobneon predicts a banner year for himself. ‘The Washington Star says he never felt better, fs very strong and should go at top speed from lthe start of the senson, SPEAKING OF CHANCE By F. ateesacoe: “You can't tell how you are coming out, no matter how careful you are about going in, The chance that stocks “will go up or down is just the ame as the chance that the ball will fall in ‘the red or the black on the roulette wheel.” “Not the same,” rejoined Loomis, “for full knowledge of the market aud ‘the holdings enables the operator to forecast ordinary fluctuations. There can be no forecast of a happening that fs governed only by chance.” “May T suggest,” interposed the pro- fessor, “that the analysis is destructive of both contentions. Mr. Loomis as- sumes that there are happenings ‘gov- erned’ by chance. Perhaps if he will examine the phrase he will discover that it Is paradoxical. Is what he calls chance governed by something?” Loomis hesitated, and DeWitt laughed. “I think the professor agrees with my view.” “On the contrary,” snid the profes. sor. “I belleve there is no such thing as chance. More, I am willing to rest my belief on your experience, Have you ever known of an occurrence that ultimately proved to be utterly pur poseless and out of time? Don't an- swer me too quickly. Let me tell you of a strange series of what my friend Loomls calls chances. ‘The story has Just ‘come to me fairly complete. “Nine years ago two children, broth. er and sister, were placed In a char- itablo institution in New York city. Thelr mother had died and left thes unprovided for, their father had dis appeared some time before. ‘The boy was ten years old, the girl seven. After a year in the Institution the boy ran away, and, strange to say, loft the city ‘and followed the railroad westward. It was in the summer and he made his way easily for fruit and plentiful and sleeping out of doors was not a hardship. He had many ad- ventures along the road, but none worth mention until late in September, when he found hiinself in alittle vit lage in southern Michigan. His cloth- ing had been worn to rags and he was beginning to be shy of town, fearing arrest and possibly a forced return to New York. But in Mattawan he saw a Kind-faced woman who not only gave him a meal but a complete sult of clothes, and who talked to him with so much Interest that he told her ‘more of his story than he had con- fided to any other new acquaintance. He said that his parents were dead, that he was going to California, where the gold came from, and that he had made his way alone from Rochester. ‘The woman tried to Induce him to stay for a time with her, but he was afraid and got away as quickly as he could. “He arrived in San Francisco Christ. mas week, by that time weil inured to hardship but still self-reliant. His frst meal in that city was earned the next morning selling papers, for he found not only instruction but help among the newsboys. For a long time he made no more than a bare living, but dy the time of the fire ho had begun to save. Three years ago, then fifteen years old, he realized that he needed an education more than anything else, and he began to attend night school. Te Kept his place on the street selling (he morning papers, but in the after- noon gave it up to others while he went to his studies. Last November he learned of a place with an eugineer- ing firm here that would be open for him if he could prepare for it. To make it he would require at least six months at the university, and it seem ed out of his reach. He needed $200 to sustain him, for he would be oblig- ed to give up his newspuper selling. Every plan he could think of present: ed the same necessity—More money— and he knew of no way to get it. Two days later he picked up a purse on the walk where he hed stood so many mornings, and in the purse was $600. It seemed like a direct answer to his wishes, but he wanted to be honest. ‘The next morning he turned quickly but tremblingly to the ‘lost and found’ advertisements. What he hoped not to see was there, and two hours later he was on his ‘way to the address given. To his knock the door open- ed and there, not recognized for a minute of curious surprise and strug- Eling recollection, stood his sister, whom he had not seen for seven years, “Hef story was even more intersting than his, She had been chosen from among her many companions in the in- stitution and adopted by a childless couple {rom Michigan, who had visited New York with this purpose in mind. A long time after she had become wonted to her new hoine she told her foster mother of her brother, who hod run away three years before. Wieh her description ‘hq ind faced woman recalled the boy dhe had fed and clothed, and told the sister of the incident and the boy's expressed de- termination to go to California, Then came from the charitable institution a message and a bequest. The father of the children had traced them so far, but had died before he could join the daughter. He had left her $600. With this small fortune the girl could think of nothing but a journey to California in search of her brother, She came and found him by losing her purse. “Now, gentlemen, will you call these related happenings mere chance? As Mr. Loomis said, ‘Not to me.’ In a ‘universe governed by law there can be Dog's Elaborate Funeral. One of the most elaborate funerals ever held at the celebrated dogs’ cemetery at Molesworth Hunts, Bug: land, bas just taken place. ‘The body was inclosed in a coffin of regulation type, witl handles attached, and was conveyed from London ina motor car. ‘The “deceased” was a fox ter rier, and the interment was witnessed by four persons, including the lady owner of the dog. A wreath placed on the grave bore the inscription: “To my darling littlé Punch; from his loving mistress. Requiescat in pace.” City of Evanston HOTEL DALE“ N. J. Located in the heart of the most beautiful seashore resort in world with all modern improvements. Send for booklets, ® E. W. DALE, Owner. Short Orders All Day Rogers’ Resturant Caterers to the Elite Select Meats. All Meals 25c. Table D’Hote 4 to 8 p. m. a Ala Carte Lunch, 11:30 to 2 p.m. Breakfast, 7a,m, to 10a.m. BLE. 33rd Street, nang t station CHICAGO Open from 7 a. m, to 10 p. m. . UNDER STATE Saving 6 East 3ist St., N. E. Cor. State St. CHICAGO, ILL TELEPHONES: Douglas 986—Auto, 57-220 CAPITAL, $200,000.00 SURPLUS, $20,000. (Gaetetscs=—) >) Commercial Banking 5) eS et IIMS Savings and Checking Hi a a i Accounts ; ae ~ H Foreign Exchange H ee TE } Safety Deposit Vaults ‘il + oe i Mortgages and Bonds me evan a nie { 4B _ Interest on Saving Fee Deposit | ie Ea |= i, "iq Your Patronage Solici SSS’ Depository and Correspo Cie Shine Bones SAO EREE ent, Continental & Ci Savings Agcount is the first step to ™erclal National Bani wealth. Open one With us. Chicago, Hl. By J. E. Priestiv. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Bvanston, ML, April 11th—Sunday afternoon last the Emerson street branch of the Y. M. G. A. held a fine meeting at the Ebenezer A, M. B. church. The speaker of the afternoon was Mr. J. Hockley Smiley, managing editor of The Chicago Defender, who added zest to the work by an address brimful of encouragement. Mr, Smiley spoke of the early days of the move- ment In Phitadelphia when Prof. Lewis B. Moore, now dean of the teachers’ college at Harvard University, Wash- ington, D. C., was its secretary. How the Y. M. C. A. there still flourished and that it was only a new idea out- side of the Hast. It was a beautiful afternoon and many young men were Present ‘and the speaker repeatedly commented upon the fact. Attorney John R. Auter introduced the speaker and he was his guest throughout the day. At the residence of Mr. and Mra, Richard Williams, 1818 Darrow avenue, where Mr. Auter resides, Mr. Smiley was onteriaineg 10 the early eae. It was here that the corre- spondent found him. He was loud in his pratse of the thrift of Evanstonians and remarked that “when 1 was itere, about a year ago, Mr. and Mrs. Wik Hams only owned this one house, now they own the three houses between here and the corner, including. the large apartment house on the corner. Surely, the people in Evanston are ‘not asleep.” "The new 2nd Baptist church laid ite corner stone last Sunday week with good, short speeches from some ‘distinguished churchmen, who praised the work of the pastor. Rev. 1. A. ‘Thomas, and his official board, and predicted success for their undertak- ing. A liberal collection was taken up, netting between $300 and 3900, ‘The ceremonies were witnessed by a large concourse of people, including J. Early Lash Co. No. 19, W. R. K. of P, with the K. of P. brass band of 20 pieces, ‘The Kentucky Club was much elat- ed over their success at winning the ‘contest for the honors to be given the Ladies’ Cirele collecting the — most money. ‘The election is over and though a hot finish we fect glad that one of our candidates, Mr. Wm. H. Gill, was successful, and the other very close to the top. Mr. Wm. Gill was elected constable and he is happy and feels much complimented by the vote given him by hfs peopie. Officer Sandy ‘Trent had the misfor- tune to brealk his log last week by a fall from his Dicycle. He Is being cared for at St. Francis hospital, where be is doing as welll as could be expected. Rey. Horace Graves continues to im- prove in the Southland where, with his wife, he is endeavoring to restore his health. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. Samuel Gash and wife leaves tonight, April 8 for Mont Clair, N. J, for an indefinite period, as they are with their employers who they have been with for the last three years. ‘The Progressive Club. had a good and interesting mecting at its Inst weekly meeting, April § where muc. was said and done toward winding up the affairs of the club. Everything is lovely and everyone is In Boot spirits, They will meet again Apr 29. ‘The John R. Auter reception at K, of P, hall last Friday night in preciation of the support that the ¥ ers gave him, was a grand succe: ‘The speeches by Hon. Ed. H. Wrigh Geo. P. Englehart, Dr. Wm, F, Garret. and others were well received and ap- preciated. We wish Mr. Auter better success next time and commend. him for his trial trip. The minstrel show at the Auditort- um hall last Monday and Tuesday nights was well attended and av general satisfaction, though with few’ more rehearsals the performances would have teen better, | The last night was given over to the dancers after (he performance and everybody enjoyed themselves un- Ul early in the morning. -Sunday Dr. A. D. Butler will speak for the Emerson street branch of the ¥. M.A, at the New Hope C. M. B. church, W. Rallrond avenue, Miss An- derson will sing. Come out and get acquainted. We have just entered on our last lap of collecting pledges, and hope by the 1st of May to be able to report the promised sum, so that the new building can be started. ‘The slogan is: “It Is Up to Us." So let us get ‘buer: PARAGRAPHS WITH POINTS By Waldo L. Batson. Sikes—Aren’( you and Sam friends ‘any more? : Pikes—No, we got into a fnancia mix up. Sikes—How's that? Pikes—Well, Sain wanted to borrov a dime that I didn’t care to lose. I'm married now and I'm going to get some good home cooking. How do you know, she may be suffragette? Onto” and “Aren't 17” The ‘word “onto” Is defended the New York Times, and the phi “Aren't 12" by the Evening Post, T ly, Henry J. Raymond and Willi Cullen Bryant have been dead a kc time. Laziness and Logic. Why are we still indolent and ne gent and sluggish, and why do seek pretenses for not laboring ¢ not being watchful in cultivating » reason?—Epictetus. Not in Slaht. Hokus—“Do you think we shall e hare universal peace?” Pokus—"! 30 long as women continue to 5 bridge for staves*"" — Dinner-Dance Tendered the Thursday Evening Whist Club by Their Bac- celor Members an Elaborate Affair "April showers bring May flowers, but some seasons are more favored than others, and this happens to be one of them, for last Thursday edi- ving the beautiful Carter mansion on Rhodes avenue was a veritable gar- en of flowers—human flowers. Here were gathered the sensuous carnation, the delicate lily, the blushing rose and the tender violet, blended in one mag- nificent bouquet. The occasion was the first annual dinner-dance tendered the young la- dies of the Thursday Evening Whist Club by the bachelor members. Per- haps never in the history of Chicago has such an elaborate affair been attempted. The spring effect was admirably out in the decoration of the spacious parlors, dining room and banquet tables. The soft lights and the mellow melodies emanating from the bower-hidden orchestra lent added charm. The creations—for they were creations—worn by these debutants begar description by a mere prostatic reporter: Miss Estella Arnold, pink charmepe with Mexican lace, diamonds; Miss Elizabeth Clark, broached chiffon and chantille; Miss Ethel Murphy, blue silk, pearls; Miss Geraldine Hodges, pompadour chiffon over crepe meteor, real duchece lace, pearl trimming; Miss Maudie Taylor, "Prescott" pink chiffon over yellow crepe de chine, sapphires and diamonds; Miss Helen Jackson, pink and white veil over pink satin, diamonds; Miss Berta Thaing, gray silk with coral trimmings and necklace; Miss Rena Brenhan, yellow crepe de chine rimmed with real lace, Parisienne; Miss Vivian Harsh, shell pink chiffon, e luxe lace, jewels. The guests: liss Laura Miller of Canada, cream atin velled in silk lace; Miss Jerene tiller, white satin velled in white hiffon; Miss Garnetta Tibbs, white oile with lace, diamonds; Miss Milred Dodge, blue marquisette over the charmepe. It is needless to say that the gen- omen were dressed costume deigneur. The bachelors responsible for its brilliant social function are genomen. messrs. Rick Hamilton, son, William Harsh, Witte Curtis, O. Penman, Drs. Jarry Garnes, G. Dalley, Trap and N. A.orn the guests. Messrs. Nathan idwell, J. Dul.Os Bell, Cary B. Lewis Alfred Anderson. The hour of 9 found this jolly party tated at the banquet table, and it is 11 o'clock the luring strains the waltz bade them enter the ball m. Taxis at 1 found everybody th to leave, and a merry good-night ermingled with the strains of ome, Sweet Home." .LD FOLKS' HOME RECEIVES $250 ateur Minstrels Hold Their Jollification Smoker and Make Old Folks Happy. 'he Amateur Minstrels held their infusion雾水" at the residence their president, D. Goodloe Smith. I. Vernon avenue, Wednesday, 11. 9. When in the midst of song, eches and smoke their treasurer, I. G. Carroll, presented to Messrs. I. H. Jackson and A. T. Cuffy, who resent the board of trust of the Folks' Home, with $250 as prods from their minstrel show and ce. I. William H. Jackson, in a very ructive and interesting way, read the needs of the home. He told minstrel club that at the present e the home has a debt for grocer of $195; meats, $57; plumbing, and numerous others, so the mems could see what their show meant the old folks and what the $250 int to the board—it will restore ir credit. Iaj. R. R. Jackson responded and ed that the home receive moreidity and asked that our press Id tell us more of the needs of the de. emarks were made by D. Goodloe th, Howard Cornwell, Carey Lewis David McGowan. A rising vote tanks was given to the public, the s and our friends for the grand ess on behalf of the Old Folks, e. The King's Daughters report — from the ladies' check. They based tablecloths, canned goods groceries for the home. arles S. Washington, secretary of Minstrel Club, read the following Receipts. price forwarded..... $ 6.00 tickets at door..... 178.00 room..... 16.90 nam..... 32.50 ats by members..... 113.50 r system..... 75.50 $434.55 Expenditures. ..... $ 35.00 ..... 27.75 ng..... 45.00 ad..... 12.00 rsal..... 16.50 illaneous..... 28.10 $164.35 $270.20 home..... 250.00 iking fund..... 20.20 RKS FROM THE RAIL Bon's Spicy Gossip of Men and ents in the Railroad World. urs. John Brock and Norris their departure from Chicago at 11 p. m. for the northern eastern division of the Chicago Western railway in cafe parlor twice. Mr. Brock resides at 36th street, Chicago, Ill. Mr. is formerly of the Chicago kee and St. Paul railroad. John W. Hightower, 37 West ace, is still on his old job as at the Illinois Central station, meet and Park Row. he should not be any colored man home in Chicago with Chicago Defender. Subscribe tom Mr. John R. Winston, the train porter on the Chicago Great Western railway. Mr. Norman J. Booher (not Booker), who has been indisposed for the past ten days, has returned to his port of duty in parlor car service of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. Mr. W. C. Smith, 5755 Lafayette avenue, ex-Union ball player, is now one of the public users at the Illinois Central station. Mr. John W. Williams, 4722 Dearborn street, is holding a position as train porter in the service of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad. Mr. Wiley D. Scott, 5020 Armour avenue, is in the service of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad as train porter. Mr. Grant Campbell is still running to Kansas City, Mo., in service of the Santa Fe railroad as train porter. Mr. Porter, Mr. Campbell and John Tapp are the oldest train porters in the service on the Santa Fe railroad. Mr. A. Thompson, 29 West 47th street, is still on the Pere Marquette railroad in Pullman service to points in Michigan. Brother C. B. Butler is now running between Hayfield, Minn., to the city of Omaha in buffed service of the Chicago Great Western railroad. Remember the get together Colored Railroad Men's Fraternal Order. It is now on its way. The lodge will have something over 800 members of color in Chicago. Watch The Defender for full particulars later on. Read The Chicago Defender. Some time ago you may have read in The Chicago Defender, in this column, that the railroad companies will, in the future, demand a more progressive, high grade service than heretofore. They are getting rid of all monkey employees, white and colored, and the one who is best prepared will be the one to win the greatest success. Never depend on others; go to the front; throw aside all backwardness and make your presence felt. Don't hesitate; take hold with a will and discharge your duty like a man. Never despair of troubles or reverses in life; get right down to good hard work; stick to it, early and late; you will win. Be alive, energetic, active, confident and you will draw people and their money to you which would otherwise go elsewhere, that is, from your company to some other railroad company. It has been reported that a train porter has been dismissed from the service of a railroad company here in Chicago for playing "Uncle Tom." You are not with the companies to amuse passengers; you are there to serve them; such porters should be in vaudeville, not on the passenger trains. Have confidence and believe in yourself, meet conditions face to face, and you will invariably meet with success. A man can attain or accomplish almost anything reasonable, provided he starts out with that determination. He may meet with occasional failures, but if he is persistent in his purpose it will sooner or later bring success. Never allow yourself to entertain the thought of moral, mental or physical weakness nor permit the superstitions idea that you are "unlucky" to enter your mind for a minute, nor to think that you are less fortunate than others. Good luck is good sense, gritty determination and hard work—that's all. (Continued from Page 1.) stered up through the Treaty of Berlin, 1878. Russia as a character in the Eastern Question is distinctly referred to in the 11th chapter of Daniel. We read the following there: "But tidings out of the East and out of the North shall trouble him; (Turkey) therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many." Dan. 11:44. The tidings that were to trouble Turkey were to issue from the East and from the North. What two powers occupy the eastern and northern boundaries of Turkey? Persia and Russia; and as the chronology of the prophecy must date after the preceding issues mentioned in the 49th to the 43rd verses, that is the triangular war of 1798, we can clearly see the fulfillment in the Russian attack on Turkey during the 19th century. Dr. Clarke made the following note on the verse quoted above in 1825: "If the Turkish power be understood as in the preceding verses, it may mean that the Persians on the East, and the Russians on the North, will at some time greatly embarrass the Ottoman government." When the powers of Europe shall unite to deport the "Sick Man" across the Bosporus, Russia will endeavor to be the vanguard. AN INTERESTED R. R. MAN. Chicago, Ill., April 9, 1913. Mr. Winston. Dear Sir: I have been reading your articles in the Chicago Defender for some time, and enjoy them very much, and can say that every word you say is true. We need such men as yourself to let our people know just what we have to go through with in the railroad service. I am a porter myself, running to Chicago from New York City, over the B. & O. railroad. I have been running here since last April. I always buy the Defender on every trip and read your articles of the railroad man—they are fine. I will try and run over and see you one trip. I am very anxious to meet you. Believe me, yours sincerely. CASWELL REID, 3523 State St. Chicago 316 West 119th St. New York City. The Chance. The man who complains that he has not succeeded because he has never had a chance expects somebody else to furnish the chance. Economize or degenerate.— Valdo Baston. WITH THE "BADGERS." be Latest News From Milwaukee— Oshkosh—Racine and Other Points in Wisconsin. By Luna M. Scott. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Milwaukee, Wis., April 11—Despite the fact that rain fell in torrents on the evening of April 3, a large and appreciative audience witnessed the wedding of "Tom Thumb and Jennie June," a concert and cantata of "The Birds," given by Mrs. A. O. Cunningham with 35 children at Frege Gemeinde hall, 264 4th street, in behalf of the Calvary church church. The program was a treat depleting not only the master mind of the director, but showing also that great care and patience had been exercised in preparing the little ones. The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by the rendition of five selections by the Calvary Jubilee singers and a reading by Miss Nettle Artist, the accomplished eleucotionist who thrilled her audience by her wit and graceful delivery. At the close of the program Mrs. Pope, on behalf of the Woman's Aid, presented Mrs. Cunningham with a bouquet of flowers. Rev. A. N. Herrin, representing the deacons and trustees, extended thanks to which Mrs. Cunningham fittingly responded. A chicken dinner, prepared by Mr. Robt. White, was served in elegant style. The wants of the children who participated, were looked after by Mrs. Jackson and Miss Artist at a special table for them. The whole affair was a grand success both financially and dramatically, and Mrs. Cunningham may feel assured of the high esteem and good will of her brethren of color. Miss Isabella Potter was in the city settling up the estate of her mother, the late Mrs. Louise Potter, of which her late father was administrator. Miss Potter being the senior of the surviving members of the family had the court to appoint Mrs. Dora Bell guardian for herself and brother, Irvin W. Potter, and Hon. L. H. Palmer, administrator. The people of Milwaukee extend their sympathies to Miss Potter in her bereavement. Hon. L. H. Palmer was called to Lancaster in reference to the late Attorney W. T. Greene's estate of which he is administrator. Miss Georgiana Whyte of Chicago is the guest of her cousin, Emily Anderson, 253 18th street. Mr. C. J. Jackson is still ill at the hospital in Wauwatosa. Among his Sunday visitors were: Miss Jessica and Marie Burgette and Messrs. L. H. Palmer and Walter H. Hawkins. The Evangelist, Rev. Buck, preached at St. Mark's A. M. E. church Sunday. He lectured to the Men's Forum on Monday evening and if he is successful in accomplishing what he has undertaken he will be a credit to the race. Mrs. Jno. Freeman and Mrs. S. A. Matthews were guests of Mrs. Whitman on Wednesday evening. Mrs. S. A. Matthews entertained Mrs. Richard Baylor at luncheon on Tuesday. Get the Chicago Defender at Scott Bros.' new depot, 328 State street. Phone Grand 3892. Racine. Four generations were entertained by Mrs. L.Cartwright on Friday evening. The oldest guest was 62; the youngest was one. They are the only family of the race in Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha who can boast of four generations. Covers were laid for 14. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hanan, Master Alvin Hanson and Miss Juanta Hanan, Baby William Hanan, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bray and Master George Bray, Mr. and Mrs. Dan White, Mr. Logan Davis, Mr. Walter Elby and Mrs. Hugh Bradley of Muskegon, Mich. Mrs. Bradley was one of Racine's popular young women and entertained the guests with a few classical selections on her saxophone. While in the city Dr. Carey was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Hayes. Get all information concerning the Chicago Defender from Miss Vlvien B. Taylor, 1723 Racine street, the local correspondent. MRS. FAULKENER LOSES $22.75 Mrs. Tibbs-Faulkner loves the theaters, but Friday she attended a performance at the New Grand, but she does not remember what she saw or heard, because a seat cost her $22.75 When purchasing a ticket, Mrs. Faulkner lost her purse containing $22.75. When a search was made for it she remembered that while at the ticket office she stepped aside to allow another woman to pick up something, but little did she think that it was her own pocketbook. Mrs. Faulkner has been extremely unfortunate in losing things, for only a short time back while enroute home from downtown on a street car, she lost two bankbooks with records of deposits running into four figures. The banks were promptly notified of the loss, but the books, like the $22.75, are still missing. WITH THE BOYS AT THE PALMER HOUSE. The Palmer House Rise and Fly Checker Club began their series of match games on Monday last. Mr. R. D. Wille went down in defeat at the hands of Mr. Greer. Mr. Green had 5 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw. Mr. E. L. Ellis got a sweeping victory over the club idol, Mr. Scott, of the idol Club, with 5 wins and 1 draw. Mr. J. Lewis succeeded in taking the honors from Mr. Greer, 3 wins and 3 draws. The standing of the club will be published in the next week's Defender. The club challenges any amateur checker club in city through their secretary. A. Settles, president; E. L. Ellis, secretary, 15 27th street. Mr. Charles Caston is ill at his home, 3522 Rhodes avenue. Mr. William Wells is reported sick at his residence, 3825 State street. Mr. Edward Elders, 1714 Fulton street, who has been confined to his home on account of sickness is back at work again. Mr. Eugene McSee has returned from a visit to Hot Springs, Ark. DEFENDER TELLS OF CLIMBING CATFISH RARE Mining Engineer 'Declares That Odd Flash Found in Colombia Resembles Bullheads of U. S. New York.—A South American fish that can climb out of a deep pothole and even creep against a strong current, on the bottom of a swift stream, was described recently to the New York Academy of Sciences by Mr. R. D. O. Johnson, a mining engineer who has spent several years in the highlands of Colombia—a region visited by few naturalists. The case is evidently one of adaptation to environment. The mountain streams of Colombia are tormental, and no ordinary fish could live in them. The climbing or creeping catfish, Mr. Johnson goes on to say, resembles closely the horned pout or "bullheads" of the United States, and are highly esteemed as food by the Colombians, who call them capitan. Says the writer (we quote from a reprint of his paper in pamphlet form): "Under usual conditions they are clumsy and awkward swimmers, wriggling through the water like tadpoles, but as creepers and climbers they are without rival in the fish family. The mouth is small, but is surrounded by a broad, soft, rubber-like flap, very thin and flexible at the edges. It is a 1/2 Section of a pot-hole, twenty-two feet deep, in Santa Rita Creek, Colombia, showing the catfish ascending its rocky walls. sucker mouth and the entire mechanism is so perfectly adapted to the needs of the fish that it finds no difficulty in firmly attaching itself to any convenient object. It is this ability to make a quick anchorage that enables the fish to stay at home when nature seems bent upon sweeping the canyons and watercourses clear of everything movable. "The flat sucker mouth is half of the mechanism; the other half is located on the belly. Under the skin of the ventral side, just behind a line joining the pectoral fins, there is a triangular bony plate to which are attached the ventral fins. The main anterior ribs of these fins are broad and flattened, and the flat surfaces are thickly studded with small, sharp teeth pointing backwards. The triangular plate and its attached fins are free to move in a longitudinal direction through a distance equal to about one-sixth of the length of the fish. This movement is accomplished by means of four muscles in two pairs attached to the plate; the anterior pair extending from their attachments on each side of the plate forward to the middle point on the bony arch just below the gill openings; the posterior pair extending from an attachment at the center of the posterior edge of the plate to the anal fin. It is evident that the fish is able to create a suction pressure in the region of the plate, though how this is accomplished is not apparent from the structure. "By means at the alternate action of the mouth and of this curious apparatus, the fish is able to creep against a current that would baffle its efforts entirely, if it relied alone upon its fins and tail. When it is engaged in creeping or sticking fast to some object, the sucker mouth necessarily is closed. It is evident that the gills must be supplied with the life-maintaining flow of water through some other avenue. At the upper extremity of each gill-slit there is an orifice provided with a valve opening inward. During the dastele of the gill covers, the water flows inward through the orifices and is expelled through the gill-slits during the syvote. "On clear sunshine days these fish may be seen in the depths of the clear water hitching themselves along over the surfaces of rocks, occasionally swimming short distances in the more quiescent places, but seeming to depend for locomotion primarily upon their creeping mechanism. They are to be found in all parts of these mountain streams, from the most slender tributaries to the foot of the mountains. It is evident from this fact that they are able to travel up-stream." HOBBLE WORN IN 2800 B. C. Explorer Returns From Egypt With News Also That Cowboy's Lasso Was Used There Then. Providence, R. I.-Prof. L. Earle Rowe of the Rhode Island School of Design, who returned recently from Egypt, declares Prof. L. Percival Lowell of Flagstaff, Ariz., in error when he states that the pyramids were built by the Chaldeans as temples to the gods. Professor Rowe said the Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs. He added that the Egyptians wore hobble skirts as far back as 2800 B. C., as numberless statues show women clothed in white linen "tube skirts" tighter than any of the most modern. Another discovery was that lassoo was used by the Egyptians about 2800 B. C. Knew Brother by Hls Ears Orange, N. J.—A pair of distinctive ears caused the reunion of two brothers who had not seen each other for 29 years. As George Teets, an architect, walked along the street an apparent stranger stopped him and said: "Tm brother Martin from Nebraska and I knew you by your ears." How They Do It. Barber on Atlantic Liner Makes Neat Sum by Luring Them on Board and Capturing Them. The ship's barber of the Atlantic liner Minnetonka has found a new and profitable pastime in catching wandering birds during the voyage across the Atlantic and selling them on his arrival in port. All sorts of birds come aboard at sea, he declared, and many of the rarer specimens find a ready sale. His chief assistant is a whistling brown linnet, which lures the wanders aboard from its cage in an open port. When it whistles the vagrant fliers alight on the ship, and presently flutter inside. Then the port is closed and the strange birds are quickly made prisoners. "I have caught hundreds of them, and I supply the London zoo regularly," said the bird catcher to a representative of the London Evening Standard. "On a recent homeward voyage the linet lured a snowbird. It was the first one the London zoo had been able to secure in 16 years. "What the birds require when they first alight on a ship is not food but water; and it must be boiled. Culls follow a ship all the way across the Atlantic and back. American gulls are regular convoys as far as the English channel, where they desert us to follow a westward bounder home again. "The English gulls, which are different, having black feet, yellow bellies, and gray-white wings and backs, convoy liners over and back in the same way. The gulls like emigrant ships best, because the more passengers there are the greater quantity of seraps is thrown overboard. "I do not believe the laws against capturing wild birds apply to the high seas, beyond the three mile limit. At any rate it is humanity to care for them, and give them drink, food and medicine when they come aboard exhausted. My birds have brought me good luck, and the passengers are fond of watching them. "I had a curious experience with a homing pigeon once. It was near Whitsuntide, at which season they hold races here. A carrier flew abound as we were entering the channel, struck the mast and was stunned. I cared for it until I thought it was strong enough to fly again, and then turned it loose. The bird, however, came back on board. Again I set it free, and again it returned, this time settling down on a ledge at the stern, where it rested for a time, and finally left us as we neared Dover. It must have been disabled and couldn't fly far." Copying English Winners. English works and clothes is the latest cult of the Berliner, who describes himself as a "gent," which he thinks is an English word. He must above all things, says the Koelnische Zeitung, be dressed "tiptop" (a favorite Anglo-German word) from head to foot. He tortures himself into a passion for "whisky soda," though he would really much prefer a glass of beer. He sits for hours every evening in a "bar" "enjoying strange and wonderful drinks." Of course he uses as many English words as possible. Nothing German can express what he means by "dress." "Cutaway" is the only coat he can carry, and after the weary pleasures of the winter season, he assures you, "Oh foh bin ganz broken down." In the foh evening he is satisfied only with "pumps." and any one who dares to retain the old-fashioned nightshirt instead of the "pyjama" to hopelessly old-fashioned for his acquaintance. In the West End tube if your toe is trodden on you no longer get a formal German apology, but the words "I am sorry." Grlevance Easily Attended Grievance Easily Attended To. The late Senator Quay of Pennsylvania distributed both state and federal patronage, and was "strong for his friends." An old soldier living in Beaver, Quay's home, applied for a job. His pension was insufficient to maintain him. "Oh, go down to Harrisburg and I'll arrange to have you cut grass around the capitol grounds," Quay told him. That was in the days of the padded payroll. The veteran presented his credentials. He was not assigned to any work, his chief duty being to remain at his hotel. For three months he drew his salary without giving the state any service. His conscience troubled him and he went to Washington to see Quay. "I've been at the capitol three months and was paid for doing nothing." he said. "So I decided I would quit and come to see you about it. In fact, senator, there is no grass there to cut." "Well, why in blazes didn't you wait till the grass grew?" replied Quay. All the Difference in Appetite. Mrs. Brown—is this hotel on the European plan? Mrs. Brown (in preoccupied tones from behind his paper)—Yes, my dear. Mrs. Brown—I'm not feeling hungry this morging. I think I'll merely take some coffee and rolls. Mrs. Brown (laying aside paper)—What were you asking me, dear? On the European plan? No, it is not. Mrs. Brown (to waiter)—You may bring me an omelet, some shad, mutton chops, with a bit of bacon, baked potatoes, rolls and coffee, and afterward some griddle cakes and shup.—Harper's Magazine. Since a certain little incident occurred last summer I. B. Derhn has never entertained a very friendly feeling toward the English. A few days ago he saw the English land dealer from Mt. Carbunkle drive up in front of the house and went out to see what was wanted. "I understand," said the Englishman, "that this place is for sale." "Hump!" said Mr. Derhn. "You've been erroneously informed." "Eh—what!" ejaculated his interrogator. "Roneously," said Mr. Derhn, as he turned toward the house. Conving English Winner Completed It for Him Compressed Sponge Compressed Sponges. A compressed sponge is a bit of toiletaintiness intended specially for travel and the appearance as well to the stay-at-home appeals as an ultra-hygienist. The sponge is in compressed absorbent cotton about the size of a twenty-five cent piece, and half an inch in thickness. Dropped into water it becomes saturated and expands to the size of a small face cloth, large enough to wipe the face free from dust and grime. Squeaky Boots. Often when one has purchased a pair of boots, one doesn't know till they are home that they creak. However, the disagreeable noise may be stopped by taking them back to the shoemaker and asking him to spring them on each side and insert between the soles a teaspoonful of French chalk. This process costs only a trifle and answers admirably. Oil Drilling by Hand Oil exists in great quantities in Slam, but the methods of securing it are exceedingly crude. The wells are not more than sixty feet deep and are dug by hand. The oil secured is that which is baled from the bottom of the well by dipers on long sticks of bamboo. The oil is sold to the natives who live within calling distance of the wells. Three Babes Walked Fifteen Miles. Three children—Ida Farrow, eight years old, Willie Farrow, five, and Linda Benton, six, of Petersborough—walked 15½ miles to Whaplhoe Drove one recent Sunday to see their grandmother. The children, who undertook the journey unknown to their parents, arrived exhausted, and after being fed and rested were driven home again. London Mall. Of the *Bacteria* or *Euripides*. A thing never to be done again, scarcely to be understood, recognized as the last witness to a beauty of which the secret was lost and the ancient mold broken.-Gilbert Murray. People who rise late generally don't rise very high.-Waldo Basten. $1.50 Per Year $1.00 Six Months Subscript Publisher The C 3159 State St., Please send me THE A Fearless Honest Champion of The People for..... and for which I enclose Name..... Street.... 50 Year 200 Months Subscription Blank Publisher The Chicago De- 19 State St., Ch Please send me THE CHICAGO DEFENDER for..... and for which I enclose $..... 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Another striking appointment by the government comes with the selection of a well-known woman scholar to a professorship in ordinary at the Universities of Colomba and Lisbon. The lady professor in question has been appointed to fill the chair in Germanic philosophy. Upper Burma Home of Ruby While certain qualities of rubies are widely distributed and found in Burma, Siam, Ceylon, Afghanistan, India, Brazil, Australia and the United States, the countries of Burma, Siam and Ceylon are beyond question commercially the more important. Just as this is true there rests but little if any doubt that Upper Burma, the Mogok section, furnishes the finest and largest supply. "I suppose you agree that reform is necessary?" "Oh, yes," replied the political boss. "Reformers introduce a whole lot of legislation that is important to us practical guys because of the amount some people are willing to pay for the privilege of evading it." The optimist had lost heavily, "Oh, well!" he remarked, as he rose from the gaming table, "unlucky at cards, lucky at love." "Is that true in your case?" squeered the pessimist. "Sure," replied the optimist. "At any rate, I have never been married."—Philadelphia Record. Keeping Mind in Condition No mind is first class that is not continually reading books and conversing with men that require an effort to be understood. The novel-sokened intellect, gormandizing upon easy reading, grows flabby. You don't find much happiness where some people are; the reason is this: because they are there.—Waldo Baston. Canada or Foreign $2.50 Chicago Defender Chicago, Ill. CHICAGO DEFENDER $ ... State ... The World's Greatest Weekly Newspaper THE A Yet it is true and the process is a simple one—once you understand the workings of the range. This range—the one that makes this gate economy possible—has become famous here in Chicago under the name we gave it, namely, "Gas Range In ordering our "Composite" Ranges for each succeeding year. We order them of ten different makers—in ten leading store manufacturers of the world. The plan gives us an assortment of our fifty different shapes from which our patrons can make shapes for our every purchaser of a "Composite" gets a thoroughly up-to-date, scientifically constructed and modeling appliance—the very best that money will build. Telephone Randolph 4567, or mail us your addresses for catalogue to "Composite" Department. At Coke Company Building Sadly Sordid. Lucky in Love. WHY? is ES f Fake, eee Oem. en Regs i oe oe . AE Seg fs pi Gee Bile. ee, Eee een ee foo tgs | Mae oe By ene Ae eM coher Re ere SO Soe eee, ee o Ps . i es Sh pee Foo pRHE (CHICA a Ses ee wen \ FOURTH. ESTATE” “ NeWa NSKES GE Newspaper Work- ers—Press Association to Hold Meeting in, May—Hugh’ Mac- beth Returns to Baltimore Times. FRED R. MOORE WILL NOT GO TO LIBERIA. portant questions In connection with the annual mecting of the association next August. Dy invitation of Mr. E, W. Dale, proporietor of the famous Hotel Date, the association will hold one of its kessions at Cape May, Au Bust 18, to be followed by other ses sions at Philadelphia August 19 Movers. N.B. Dodson, RR, Wright 3. Marry Lightfoot, ‘t. Thomas For tine, with President ‘Phompgon and Secretary Boyd, are among those em bruced in the ¢all, ‘The Dallas Express wparingly con demns those of eur people who refuse to subscribe for « dignified race paper and yet rush out to patronize whit ‘Sheets which refer to them contempt ously as "Sambo." “darks and “coon.” ‘The quatilications of membership i the association: the number of rep resentatives allowed to publication paying the initiation fee of one dollar: the revision of the constitution and: tentative draft of a program arc among, the points that will ocenpy the Attention of the subcommittee of the N.N. P. A. at Cape May next month Bishop BT. Tanner disapproves o! the aeceprance by our papers of “as” explolting the virtues of hairstraight- eners, face-leaches and fortune tel ers. The fellows who have to tix up the payroll for the employes on Sat urday night take a more Iiberal view of the question. ‘The Chisho News Service, which Gispenses news about the prowl of the race for papers in at about Texas, has joiner hands with the Nu- tional Press Association, 11 is a cred iuble enterprise and should he geu- erously supported hy our papers. ev- etywhere. ‘The bright side of race life and character will he given a fair showing only when we have developed means among ourselves for the dis- tribntion of the tacts that redound to our advantaze as a people. ‘The Progressive Age. of Omaha, Neb... has suspended Daniel Murray's “Eneyelopedia of the Race,” upon which he his. spent the hetter part of fifteen years, is now ready for distribution. Since 1871 Mr. Murray has beon an assistant in the Library of Congress and has been in A position to et hold of the most re- fiable matter concerning the rise, progress and achievements of the race along every line of endeavor. The work is very complete and is a val. able addition to the literature of the century towfehing the Negro people. Mr. Murray is one of Wasitington’s largest property owners and is in all respects a public-spirited citizen, as well as a writer of practical history J. H, Murphy, the veteran editor of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, recently made a tour of the South, for recreation, observation and study. His letters to his paper, describing condi tions, a8 he saw them, in the principal centers of population in Dixieland, have been very interesting and in structive. They contained much that gave us hope and much that cansec the Negro to pause and think serious ly of what the future may bring forth, In the main, however, the race, as observed by Mr, Murphy, showed sub stantial gains, both in education and ‘material possessions, and the balance is on the right side. Upon his returr to his home town, Mr, Murphy was tendered a big banquet by the Ma sons, of which ite is a bright and shin ing light, and his address on that oc casion stands out as one of the mos luminous and helpful deliverances ever presented to a Baltimore audi ence. Henry Allen Boyd, corresponding secretary of the National Press Asso ciation, is a busy man these days. Bo sides bearing the lion's share of the burdens of the Press Association, he has on his hands the bulk of the pro motion work of the National Baptist Sunday School Congress, which mects in Muskogee, Okla., in June. He is one of the motor forces of the National Baptist Publishing House. the drive wheel of the National Doll Company which Is now taking orders for next Christmas, a powerful factor in th Nashville Globe and the National Bap tist Union-Review—and has aplenty to do in connection with other enter prises of whieh space forbids further mention at this time, Mr, Boyd is one of the most useful young men in this country and a brilliant future awaits him. y ‘The local committee at Philadelphia embracing practically all of the news paper men of the Quaker City is pre varing alreqgs to give the brethren a royal reception in August. , ‘The now stationery, gotten ‘out by the corJesponding secretary at Nash- aulle, shows the changes in the off claty dud the executive committeo, as ordained by the February meeting al Philadelphia, ‘The changes and omis sions indicate that the Press Associa. tion has reached the point, where it declines to carry anything but live timber. The books are constantly ‘open for new members and each week shows additions of an encouraging character. The Tri-State Times, the successor to the Tri-State News, of Salisbury, ‘Ma, is now being published at Balti more by Melvin J. Chisum. A larger field is afforded by the change of base. The staff of the Tri-State Times in- cludes: M. J. Chisum, editor-in-chief; RI i aE Re PSR ‘department 1s. Miss. Martha’ Penn. “A -prhiting and publishing” business: 18 /ecrHled.on in connection” with the mewspapor...00 0 fer = +The flo fnterfered with the east- em clreulation of» the Indianapolls Freeman, and Manager Knox was compelled to send cards of explanation to hundreds of the agents and patrons of the paper. H, R. Blliott 1s acting as editor and manager of the Detroit Informer, in the absence at Washington of Editor James A. Ross, Mrs, Mary E. Bowser, of Windsor, Ont., Js associate editor, and Mrs. R. P. Wise, of Detroit, is in charge of the society department. Editor C. N. Love, ‘of the Texas Freeman, Houston, ‘Texas, has been on the sick list, but Is recovering ‘The Florida’ Sentinel has — heen moved from Pensacola to Jacksonville, Florida, ‘The January-March number of the Journal of the National Medical Asso- ciation Is a fine example of what a special organ can do for a standard profession. Dr. C. V. Roman, one of the race's ripest scholars, is editor of the Journal, and Dr. J. A. Kenney is business manager. It should have the united support of the medical fra- ternity. ‘The Denver Star and the Denver Independent have been combined. Clarence E. Langston succeeds ‘Thom: as Campbell as manager, and Ches ter A. Franklin retires from the bust ness to take up another line of work. Numerous improvements are planned by Mr. Langston, ‘The Baltimore ‘Times has resumed with Hugh E. Macbeth as editor and A. Finley’ Wilson as associate editor and husiness mauager. ‘The New Era is (0 be revived in Washington as the ollicial organ of the National Democratic League. Fred R. Moore, publisher of ‘The New York Age. will not go tosLiberia as United Stites minister. All members of the executive com: mittee who had not qualified by pay: ing the annual fee of $1.00 were dropped from the rolls at the Phila: delphia mecting. It fs. unfortunate Uhat Mlinois has no member on this important comnitttee. Who has. suf ficient interest to qualify and Ail this glaring vacancy? RIVERSIDE AND LA GRANGE. “What Is What” and “Who fs Who” In These Progressive Suburbs. ‘ex Gaeha 4 Rea Fpiverside, 10, ADE Vem 2Re gore: lees at both churches fast Sunday were well attended. In the morning, at the Second Baptist church, Rev. Green preached an excellent sermon, taking for his test the 19U1 chapter of St. John and auth verse: “When Jesus therefore bad received the vine- kur. He said it is finished. and he bowed his head and gave up the ghost.” ‘The Sunday school had a veautitul lesson In the afternoon, and Rev. Green was requested by Mr. Richard Gaines. president of the BY. P. Us to teach the B, Y. P, U. class at 7 p. m., the subject being, “The Ideal Christian—His Humility." The lesson Was most beautiftilly taught and every important fact was plainly brought out by the pastor. Regular commitinion services were conducted at Sp. m. Mrs, Kemper and Mrs. Helen Green were appointed to lead prayer meeting Wednesday evening, the subject being, “Will the Lord Receive Me?" Mrs, Atice Smith Joined the chureh. Rev. Cobb of the A, M. E. church was taken suddenly ill Sunday and was unable to officiate at the evening services. We are, however, sind to know that the reverend is much im: Proved and hope to see him out next Sunday. ‘The Sunday Club was well attended. A good program was rendered. We were disappointed In not having the address by Mrs. Thornton, but on leay- ing the club we found her engaged in administering to the sick and she has promised to address us on next Sun- day. Mrs. Thornton is an Interesting talker and we hope that all will take the advantage of her kindness. ‘On account of a church entertain- ment on last Thursday night, the La- dies’ Lyceum Club miet on ‘Weadnes: day night, so as to be out of the way. Another “entertainment given this Week on Thursday evening, at the A. M. E. church, by Mrs. W. H, Roberts, is also to receive the kind considera- tion of the elub, and the cinb will meet at the home of the president, Mrs. Charles Saunders. Miss Wood- ard of Riverside will entertain the elt on this occasion. We wish to con mend the presigent and members in their unselfish wttitude by changing their meeting nights so as not to con- flict with the work of either of the churches, We are glad to announce. that Mr. Quigley, who was so painfully injured two Weeks ago by alighting from a street car, is much improved, and will soon be out again. Mrs, Richard Gaines, president of the Building Fund Club, will give a stock ing social al her home in Riverside oi Friday evening, April 18. All are cordially invited to attend, , Refresl ments will he served, the proceeds to go to the building fund. Owing to the fact that I will move to Chicago fon or about the 15th of this month (April), T will not be in a position to report the news from Riverside and La Grange, Mrs. Alice Smith of 217 Gin avenue, La Grange, will report the news and furnish you with copies of the Defender, I am sure you will re- ceive as good if not better services for your money, and any assistance or consideration shown her willbe highly appreciated by me, 1 further wish to thank you all for your patron- age while I was correspondent for the Defender. THEIR CHOICE. Rather than to be beggars, some work, rather than to be workers, some veg.—Waldo Baston. ITS INDEPENDENCY. ‘True friendship solicits no monetary: assistance; it Is able to keep itself in Tepair.—Waldo Baston. 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This is the wagon the “Guess Who” fans and readers have put on the street by their fine and continital support. “Where we will (not 1) there is a way." ‘This move alone has demonstrated to our readers what we ean do if we center our monies and if those with whom you center your monies will use it to further their business and cneourage their customers to continue their efforts. ‘The places below are a few of the many news depots we have in the city. Look out for Wagon No, 2 Tell the man with whom yow deal that you want him to advertise in your home paper. Tell the depart: ment store with whom you deal that you Want to see their ad in your home paper, In this way you will aid ‘The Defender to be a world beater: SOME OF THE PLACES WHERE THE CHICAGO DEFENDER MAY BE BOUGHT EVERY FRIDAY . EVENING. Aliwellow, 2220 State st. Shoe shining; periodicals, ete. Morse tell, g129H2 Stine ste” Pertunies, voller articles, ete. Anderson Whites 22 State st Pollet artleles, Che. Aplin, isd Stace si. 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Lane came back strong in their half but to no avail, ‘The score ended 13 to 9. Hard hitting featured the game, which was witnessed by 800 people, Bluitt’s seare: R,0; H, 0; P,2; A, 1; Bl. At Seattle, Wash., last Friday the American Gfants defeated the Seattle nine and the Vancouver nine, shutting the former team out. Parks seemed to be in mueh better form than Dougherty. ‘The scores: rhe, ‘Am, Giants ....002 020 010— 5 10 0 Vancouver ...-..000 000 c00— 0 5 2 Aah. Giants... 300 020 302-10 15 0 Seattle .........000 000 302—5 91 Altogether Rube and his bunch col lected 25 bits and failed to make an error. Against the Vancouver nine Parks and Pierce were the battery and against the Seattle niné Dougher- ty and Petway worked. At Seattle, Wash. the Ameriean Giants defeated the Seattle nine again, this time the score being 8 to 3. ‘The game only lasted seven innings. Lind- say was on the mound for the Giants and was in fine form, holding the Se- attle nine safe until the last inning. ‘The score: rhe. Am. Giants ... 00221028141 Seattle ........09 000083 92 Opening the semi-pro season here Sunday the Union Giants defeated the Carnations at the De Paul grounds. ‘The weather being a bit chilly kept the erowd down to about 300, Alexan. der had the white team at his mercy while his mates pounded their piteh- ers all over the lot, five of the hits going over the fence for two-bases. ‘The game was marred by errors on Ralston, 2742 State st. Light groceries, candy, ete, Wace A wee porineed Saterday: mera Searrnese ge ue pve Su BY FRANK A. C. YOUNG. both sides. The score: rhe, Union Giants ..120 000 26*—11 16 4 Carnations ...-.000 100 100— 2 7-6 Lane lost the second and deciding same of the championship series to Crane 11 to 4. Bluitt did not piteh bug played in his old position at RS., his seore being R, 0; H, 0; P, 2; A, 2; 0. Sunday, at Seattle, Wash., the American Giants batted four pitchers out of the box and added one more game to their long string of victories by taking Seattle again into camp, this time to the tune of 17 to 7, ‘Twenty hits, five of whieh were home runs, (old the tale. Gatewood and Petway worked for the Giants. The score: rhe. Am. Giants ..2301000010—17 204 Seattle .......002 010103— 7122 Coming from behind in the seventh the American Giants defeated the Vie- toria nine at Victoria. B. C., Wednes- day. Watewood was invincible atter the first inning. ‘The score: ¢ RULE, Amer. Giants...000000301- 412 2 Victoria .......100000000 1 50 IN THE FOX RIVER VALLEY. Aurora, Elgin, Batavia—The News of the Week From These Interesting ‘Suburbs, [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Aurora, VL, April 11,—Mrs, MeDon: ald of Joliet visited Mrs. Stanford Wil- Son at her home on North avenue, Mrs, Arthur Crenshaw and mother, Mrs, Browder, were shopping in Chi cago last week, . ‘The Sewing Girele of the Third Bap. Uist chureh held an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. B.A. Hall. ‘The friends of Mr. George Jackson of Chicago, formerly an Auroran, have received news of his marriage. His wife was a school teacher in Missis. sippi. ‘The Junior League will have a mu- sical and literary -program at the ‘Third Baptist chureh, Sunday after. noon, April 13 at 2:30. gio LAE AVE ROR og = eee bo i TE ee Se (eter oe ee ca geese Hes . YOU can now move intoa NEWLY DECORATED cottage,’ house or flat. We will start your monthly payments in thirty to - sixty'days, How mitch money have you thrown away for rent? Why not make your rent money buy you a home or flat building? Be a Home Owner, Not a Rent Payer Don't be a victim of a tomorrow habit any longer. Re- member that it is: possible in your old age to be out of work, or to be sick for a LONG TIME before death. Also that OLD AGE Imocks at every door. Is it not better for you to start now and make your rent money buy a home and have FREE RENT FOR -OLD AGE. Because you have small means is no reason for hesitation, since we make it possible for you to own a tome on our easy payment plan, Now its up to you to make a start, and you can do so by coming out to see the wonderful bargains that we are offering on VERNON AVENUE, between 35TH and 39TH STREETS. Opportunity is knocking at your door. Investigate today, it costs you nothing. i | Call on our Mr, Thomas, 3542 Vernon Ave., between hours of 2:30 and 4 P. M.,or phone Randolph 3751, or Automatic 42362, between hours of 10 and 12 and arrange-for special appointment. FRED’K H. BARTLETT & CO. Chicago’s Largest Real Estate Operators (Owners) 59-69 W. 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PO ae $1.00 for Treatment, $0 for Box of Pore. , 7 i Telephone Automatic 74-614 Phone Dees, 4620 ‘emo. Leora Gout one zeraster thewseot 5209 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. SPORTING NEWS FROM THE COLLEGES —EXPERT " COMMENT There will be a rally for the benctit of the building fund of the ‘Third Bap ist church, April 20, IC will also be the day for the laying of the corner stone. Mrs, Patterson of Hinckley was vis. iting’ relatives here last week. Rev. A. H. Blake attended the Al Hianee in’ Chicago Monday. Mrs. Albert Smith of Beach street ‘was pleasantly surprised on her birth day. ‘The surprise was planned by ‘her husband, ‘The committee to find homes for the delegates to the Baptist state conven: tion is at work. | We hope that no one will consider these columns ac religious; they are not; and are for no particular people or church, but for the interest and xeneral welfare of the race and we | hope that from now on all the people's news, no matter to what church the) belong, will send their news to Miss Smith, and she will send it into the office. It is not a wise plan for 3 man to kick himself while the other fellow is kicking him, Open youn eyes, get busy, help each other, ever though they are not a member of you particular church. ‘The other fellow does not care, he is trying to starve both of you out. What does he care whieh church yeu belong to@—R. S Abbott, editor. 35th and MICHIGAN 800 Seate—All § Cents—Sundays 10 Cents ! 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