Chicago Defender

VOLUME VIII. NUMBER 22. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] San Francisco, Cal., May 30—In its issue of May 19 the Bulletin gives prominence to the following letter: Editor Bulletin: Having read Mr. Albritton's letter in today's Bulletin, in which he severely censures both Mr. Barry and Prof. Du Bois, I wish to say something about the matter myself, because I am in a position to speak authoritatively. I am a South Carolinian, of the poor whites, if you please; a fate bad enough, God knows. But when Mr. Albritton states that the "Colored race are not suffering more than the poor white trash," he states what is not true. I was born and raised in the South, and know what I am talking about. Time and again I have been torn with helpless rage over the atrocities heaped upon the colored people because of the color of his skin and not for any crime he had commit. This in addition to his economic handicap, which is far greater than that of the poor white. The colored people have to work for less pay and take their pay "in chips and whestones." Colored washerwomen are paid chiefly in old dues. Any fair-minded person who has lived in the South any length of time is bound to admit that they are the underdog of the underdog. His fate is fully as bad as Prof. DuBois has stated it, and I have wondered at his restraint when writing about the terrible wrongs of his race. It is more than I could do. Mr. Albritton says: "I challenge Mr. Barry to cite a single instance where an innocent Negro was tortured and mobbed." That is simply ridiculous. There are thousands of such instances. How about the Atlanta masscore where poor little crippled colored bootbucks were chopped to pieces in the street? I could name any number of instances in my own experience. For Mr. Albritton's benefit I shall take time to mention one. In 1899 I was teaching school at Rocky Comfort, Arkansas, near the Texas line, by the way. On a river bottom plantation a Negro killed a white man in self defense. The white man was chasing him with intent to kill when the Negro took refuge in the cabin of another Negro, who was away from home and whose wife was there alone. From the window" this cabin the Negro shot the white man as he approached vowing death to the Negro because the latter had "sassed" him. The Negro was lynched for it. He was considered a dangerous character and not many of his own color regretted his taking off. But the mob had tasted blood and wanted more. A Feariess, HONEST CHAMPION of the People IS THE NEGRO HAVING A FAIR CHANCE? First Consult Yourself About It —Learn to Think for Yourself —White Man Digs Riches While Our Ancestors Slept Drive Him from Home and Possessions — Returned and Made Him Captive. CHANCE OF YOUR CAREER IS NOW Golden Chance Confronts Us—Get Together—Note Janapese Example—Race Too Divided—Free Yourself of African Sleepers' Fate—Stop Kicking About Things Not Your Own—Emulate Diplomacy of Other Races. By George Salomon. The question has been asked, Is the Negro having a fair chance? And it has been answered by the writer in pointing to thrift, toll and construction, the last above named being the most important. We can no longer say our race is denied opportunities if we sit a while in consultation with ourselves. We are very like the man of yore, who was placed in an African garden under trees which brought forth bread and meat. He unused to thinking for himself, took for granted the fruit was to be for his sustenance by lying on his back with mouth open under the bread or meat tree whose fruit must fall into place; missing the desired spot, this creature was too thoughtless to stir sufficient to reach out and get the food so necessary to keep him alive. The white man soon came, placed a ladder where lay this unaggressive, thoughtless being and ascended into the boughs of the trees, relieving them of their burden which was rightfully the darker brother's opportunity. Having stripped the trees of their valuable output, he soon had the product on its way to the purchaser in a distant clime. With the shipment en route this thoughtful white man returned to the spot, where still lay the darker man, disgruntled because the "intruding" (?) white man had forethought enough to grasp the opportunity. He did not stop there, as a new thought seized him. He lost no time in driving from view the rightful owner of that land and its trees and bored his way into the bowels of the earth, where he found the sparkling diamond which has enriched so many since. Yes, dear reader, all are having a fair chance, but they do not make an effort to seize it. Other races come to America, tear down the obstacles which surmount the walls of success, gain a foresight into the inner workings of the wheel of progress on which this great country of our rotates, and we who are born here are as drones, making no venture to progress but simply lie, as it were, in the sun of laziness, the alligator on the shores of Florida, waiting for files to fill his cavernous jaws as we await the apple of opportunity. The greatest opportunity of our career is right now if we would come together. Let ten million people take one long breath in unity, then consult each other; and take careful notice of the Japanese people who have so skillfully improved on every idea the American white man has inverted into action. The Japs could have never done so were they divided as we are. They do not spend their money with other races; they use it to build their own. Some of us have anxiously hoped for war between Japan and this country, with the idea of Japan becoming victorious over the United States. Such thoughts are idle dreams. We do know something about the white man's ruling but nothing about the Japanese; however, since we are so divided, the rule we know is the one to keep. But we should take hold of the opportunity and make good of it, and where no opportunity presents itself MAKE ONE, or you will be worse off than your ancestor in Africa whom the white man sold into slavery after he had accepted the chance offered the African so many years before the white man sought that region. Time must go on and some one must make use of these things. It is to be hoped soon to hear of a gigantic industrial movement, an unselfish step which shall be toward reaching out and taking unto you the productive things of life and thereby save the large number of us in Chicago from the African sleeper's stop grumbling and kicking because you cannot ride through certain places in palace cars built and owned by others; but get busy at thinking collectively how you can build and own everything any other people boast of; then and not until then shall you be a people the world will seek in every way and the so-called "race problem" will be solved. WHY WE STAY DOWN. me people would have been suc- cled ago had it not been for alion it requires to attain it— haston. The Chicago Defender. Now Sole Owner of Real Estate Business Formerly Conducted by De Priest and Ferribe—Victor In Court Battle Extending Over Six Months—His Case Brilliantly Conducted by His Counsel, Edward E. Wilson. This week our reporter was passing 3439 State street and noticed that the name Ferribe had been erased from the sign De Priest and Ferribe that used to adorn the front windows. On inquiry it was found that the change indicated a change in ownership, that De Priest was sole owner of the business and that Mr. Ferribe had been ousted by means of the law. As we were informed, a suit was begun by Ferribe for a dissolution of partnership last November. To settle the rights of the parties the matter was referred to a master in chancery, who found that $10,000 was due De Priest from the firm and that De Priest was entitled to the $50,000 lease on the Braintree building. In order that the $10,000 due De Priest be paid all the assets of the firm of every kind and character were transferred to him. Besides, a judgment was entered against* Ferribe for $800. We understand that the lawsuit was a costly one, and that the expenses ran into hundreds of dollars, which might have been saved by compromise, but which the loser must pay. Court costs alone were over a thousand dollars and attorneys fees were equally as much. Mr. Ferribe employed a white firm to conduct his suit, while Mr. De Priest's attorney was his old stand-by, Edward E. Wilson, who conducted the suit with his usual vigor and brilliance. SOUTHERN WHITE WOMAN TAKES ISSUE WITH RACE CRITICS Says That Some Statements Made in a Letter to the Bulletin Are Not True—Is a "Poor White." The Atlanta Massacre—Prof. Dubois Praised—Is Proud of His Friendship and Vehemently Decries Lawless in the South. Taste Blood—Want More Drag Man from Sick Wife. Next night they went to the cabin where the murderer had taken refuge, dragged the owner away from a slick CHICAGO, ELL., SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1913. Grand Chancellor of Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Australia and Africa Lynched in Florida. Hon. S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor of the Order, Taken from Train and Lynched—Put to Death for Alleged Violation of "Jim Crow" Law—The Greatest Outrage of the Year—Taken from "Jim Crow" Coach. But There Is no Confirmation of the Crime—Chicago Defender Telegrams Unanswered—Local Officials Do Not Know Any Details—Great Excitement—Major R. R. Jackson, "The Man Who Would Know," Is Out of Town. In a late edition of the Chicago American Tuesday evening, May 27, appeared the following: VIOLATED JIM CROW LAW AND WAS LYNCHED "New Orleans, La., May 27.-Private dispatches received from Milton, Fla., state that S. W. Green, supreme chancellor of the Colored Knights of Pythias, was taken from a train near that town last night by a mob of white men and lynched. Green, it is said, had been insisting on riding in Pullman sleeping cars in the states where the Jim Crow law is in force. Pullman porters told of the lynching. They said Green had left the white coach and gone in the Negro apartment when taken from the train." The publication of this story caused great excitement in the city. Chicago Defender reporters seeking confirmation found that Major R. R. Jackson, representative in the State Legislature and in charge of the Uniform Ranks, was in Springfield. wife and hung him. He was not only absolutely innocent of any part in the affair, but he bore an excellent reputation. He was noted for his honesty and love of peace and had built his cabin far away from other Negroes in order to keep out of trouble. His landlord, Capt. George, a lawyer and a "gentleman," told me with tears in his kind blue eyes that a better man never lived than Joe King—this victim of circumstances and the white man's hate. The mob did not stop with that. It beat unmercifully the first Negro's sister. It drove out the Negro school teacher, a man nearly white, who was doing a wonderful work among his people educationally. It mobbed and terrorized innocent Negroes until most of them had to leave their young crops and flee for their lives. This is literal fact and a common occurrence. So common, many people think nothing of it. They are hardened to it. Hate a Blind to Truth. But why waste time and energy trying to convince a man who writes in the strain of Mr. Abritton? His hate blinds him to the truth. He does not want to be convinced. To me it is a painful subject. I would far rather forget it. But I cannot keep silent when that truly great man, Prof. W. E. DuBois, is so vilely reviled. I have had some correspondence with him in past years. Yes, I, a Southern white woman, and I consider his friendship an honor. I very much wanted to hear him lecture in San Francisco, but since I could not I was very grateful to Mr. Barry for giving us to fine write-up of the speaker. It was one of his best articles. I do not always agree-with him. But that time I did with all my heart. BMA RUDDLE SUNGER CLAUDE BASS FINED $100.00 AND COSTS, Claude Bass, arrested Sunday, May 24, by Detectives Jackson and Whitley for the theft of $10.75 from Mr. and Mrs. Earl Poole, 2019. Jearbark street, was arranged for a final hearing before Judge Mahoney on Tuesday. The hearing was at the 35th and Halsted street police court. He was fined $100.00 and costs and sentenced to one day in the House of Correction. MR. CHAS. S. JACKSON PRAISES HOSPITAL AND FRIENDS Mr. Charles S. Jackson, the under-taker who has been ill at Provident hospital, has recovered and is again at his desk at his establishment, 3249 State street. Mr. Jackson is loud in his praise for the splendid treatment that he received at the hospital and to his many friends for flowers and dainties. "I am even thankful to those who even The supreme attorney of the order, Mr. S. A. T. Watkins, was reached by telephone in the corporation counsel's office, in which he is an assistant. "I have heard the rumor," he said, "but my telegram, sent at a late hour last night, is still unanswered." Telegrams were sent by The Chicago Defender to Mrs. Green and others in New Orleans and Florida, but that timidity that characterizes the race in calamities of this kind evidently prevented them from replyting. From a correspondent in a nearby Florida town The Chicago Defender learns that Mr. Green was taken from the train by a large gang of rufflans. He was beaten and kicked, and, blood-soaked and unconscious, he was about to be string up when the sheriff intervened. Porters, brakeman and conductors arriving in Chicago Wednesday night were interviewed, but that "don't talk" order prevented each and everyone from talking. A special investigator from The Chicago Defender left for Milton Wednesday afternoon and a full report of the affair will appear in our next issue. Inquired about me," said he to a Defender reporter this week. Inspector of Rifle Practice, 8th Regiment, I. N. G., to 'Witness Graduation of Niece. Captain W. T. Jefferson, inspector of rifle practice, 8th Regiment, I. N. G., but known to civil life as Dr. Jefferson, the dental expert, has gone east to witness the graduation of his niece, Miss Lottie Jefferson, at Derby, Conn. Miss Jefferson was the winner of the highest honors which are determined by scholarship for the four-year course. Superintendent Edward Fitzgerald appointed her the valedictorian of the class, which numbers 345, of which only one of the race is represented. The Jeffersons date back to the founding of the city. While east the doctor will visit Mr. and Mrs. William Hackley in Brooklyn, N. Y., friends in Boston, and will run down to Sea Girt and then to Atlantic City to attend the state meet of sharpshooter. Dr. Jefferson is the champion sharpshooter of the regiment. WALTER B. ANDERSON IN TOWN. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Kendallville, Ind., May 29—Mr. Walter B. Anderson of the firm of Anderson & Terrell arrived here today at 2 p. m. to attend the commencement exercises of the local high school from which his sister, Miss Gertrude L. Anderson, will graduate. Walter was looking fine and the boys have planned to give him a royal reception. Although the fire department responded promptly and did effective work, the blaze at Ebenezer Baptist church, 35th and Dearborn streets, early this week, was practically extinguished by the pastor, Rev. J. F. Thomas. The Reverend was on the premises when fire was discovered in one of the copulars. In shirt sleeves and bareheaded he was fire marshal and company all in one. EXPRESSMAN RUNS WILD. Mr. E. Murray, the express and van man of 3153 State street, mashed his hand Tuesday night and the pain nearly made him wild. He ran north on State street but at 31st street Dr. W. H. Marshall and a Chicago Defender reporter stopped him. He was taken to Provident Hospital where his hand was dressed. He is better at this writing. Those who become discouraged look for results too soon — Waldo Baston. NOTED CHICAGO ORATOR AT TUSKEGEE Hon. Adelbert H. Roberts Talks to Teachers and Students — "Help Each Other" Potent Part of Talk. By a Staff Correspondent. [Special to The Chicago Defender] Tuskegee, Ala., May 30—One of the most eloquent and forceful addresses which the students and teachers of Tuskegee Institute have been privileged to hear was delivered Monday evening, in the Institute Chapel, by Hon. A. H. Roberts of Chicago. The usual night school was dismissed and the whole student body and teachers, numbering about 2,000, were present and enthusiastically greeted the eloquent Chicagoan. Dr. Washington introduced Col. Roberts as a substantial colored citizen of Chicago and a consistent supporter of Tuskegee, remarking that he had followed the career of Mr. Roberts since his high school days and was proud of the remarkably clean record he had made during all the years which have followed. In his address Mr. Roberts declared his unshakable faith in the efficiency of the system of training being developed at Tuskegee, and his time-honored allegiance to the wise leadership of its great founder. He advanced unanswerable arguments for the position he took favoring industrial training for the masses as a means for securing an economic foothold. Tuskegee, in his opinion, was meeting the vexatious problem of the races in the only sane and sensible way. Help Each Other. To the large army of students before him he directed attention to the opportunities which lay before them for helping their fellows, urging them to enter upon their life work with enthusiasm and determination. The deafening applause which met the speaker's conclusion showed clearly that the address had gone straight to the hearts of the vast audience. A second address was delivered by Mr. Roberts on Tuesday afternoon in Carnegie Library before the teachers and officers. Praises Teachers. In well chosen words and with evident sincerity, a glowing tribute was paid the teaching profession, emphasis being placed upon the limitless opportunities for service of the very highest character which it holds out. He congratulated the Tuskegee teachers upon the splendid work they are doing, and said that he felt, with Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, Dr. Henry Pratt Judson and other distinguished Chicago educators, that better work was being done in no institution in the country. Allogeth, Col. Roberts' visit has been decidedly helpful and inspiring. He has made warm friends among both teachers and students who will be glad to welcome him even more heartily, if possible, on his return engagement which he has promised. JACK JOHNSON TO TRIED MONDAY Final Decision in Sensational Case Expected to Be a Fine. Mr. John Arthur Johnson, champion heavyweight pugilist of the world, will face Judge Carpenter in the United States District Court on Monday morning for a final disposition of his case, which alleged the violation of the Mann act, of which he was convicted. The champion is out on a $50,000 bond and his many friends wish him success when he faces the judge on Monday morning. "Jack" is a familiar character in the "Windy City" and the hope is entertained that his punishment will only consist of a fine. PHIL BROWN HAS DAILY NEWSPAPER [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Louisville, Ky., May 30—The Herkinsville Daily News is a daily newspaper of Hopkinsville, Ky., founded and edited by Phil H. Brown, who is the first man of the race in the state to begin a daily paper. Mr. Brown was prominent in the last campaign as manager of the publicity department of the G. O. P., with headquarters at the Auditorium Hotel, Chicago. III. Wednesday's record in the marriage license bureau shows that Mr. D. B. Peyton, Sr., and Mrs. Blanch W. Dorsey had asked permission to wed. A certificate was issued. The ceremony will take place, it is rumored, on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Peyton will reside at 3514 Prairie avenue. A man is never idle very long before he begins to like its Waldo Baston. --- SOCIAL SCIENCE AT FISK UNIVERSITY Announcement of Courses for Next Year—Studies in Race History and Race Problems—Social Settlement Started. [Special to The Chicago Defender] Nashville, Tenn., May 20—An announcement has just been made of the social science courses to be offered next year at Fisk University, and of the plan of the university to co-operate with the Woman's Council of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and the Methodist training school at Nashville, in developing a social settlement in one of the race neighborhoods of the city. Dr. George E. Haynes, professor of social science at Fisk, says that this arrangement of co-operation will give a new impetus and a great outlet for the intense interest of the students in the conditions among the people of the city and will offer them an opportunity to get acquainted with the people and to learn by practice what college education can do to help the masses. He says it will also be a great help in articulating the university with the pulsating practical life of the people and enable it to better train its students for leadership and service. The department offers an introductory course in economics in the junior year for three hours per week and an advanced course in economics in the senior year, two hours per week. In sociology, three hours per week will be given to class work and four hours per week to field investigation and practical work. One of the most interesting features of the department for next year consists of a course in race history for the juniors and a course on the race problem for the seniors. The history course traces the growth of American democracy in its relation to slavery and the Americans of color. It aims to give the student an historical background for his thinking about present day conditions. The course on the race problem is offered to members of the senior class and is a careful study of present conditions in both the country and the city. In this course, use is made of all available material on the subject and in addition to the general class work each student is given some particular topic relating to the economic, educational, social or religious conditions among Negroes for special investigation and report. The course aims to teach the student how to study conditions among the race in an accurate way and widen broad humanitarian point of view. WITH THE BOYS IN BLUE Eighth Infantry Hold Memorial Services Sunday—Monday Faithful Service Was Rewarded by the Presentation of Medals. The 8th Infantry, I. N. G., held their annual memorial services on Sunday at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church and eulogized in song and prose four deceased comrades, one the chaplain, the late Jordan Chavis. The day's activities started with the parade, which started from the Armory at 2:30 p. m. Col. Marshall was in command and from 37th street to the church, Wabash avenue was lined with people. At the church the crowd was dense. When the regiment entered every seat was filled, Rev. Bradden, the new chaplain, delivered the sermon. His talk was eulogistic, the men in blue were given the highest praise. "How can a nation neglect such loyal sons?" the speaker. "Why, loyal citizens like these should be crowned." Miss Pryor sang a pleasing solo and Rev. W. D. Cook, the pastor, also spoke words of praise. Adultant Lewis B. Anderson presided. Mme. Aniti Patti Brown sang a solo and Sergeant Ford sounded "taps." The regiment reassembled and the march to the armory began. Monday night the soldiers danced at the 7th Regiment Armory. Their eighteenth annual ball was of twofold significance. First to entertain the members and their friends; second, to reward the faithful. Some were five-year men, some eight, while a few were fifteen years. This occasion when medals are awarded is an important one and interest never lagged. Adjutant Louis B. Anderson was the orator. He talked in eloquent language and made the presentations. Company "F" commanded by Captain Arnett, won the silver loving cup for excellent work and the rifle range. Sergeant Benote Lee was an honor man winning a five-year medal. Sergey Lee is one of the Chicago De- The Dance Is On. Then the dance was on. Two thousand enjoyed the entrancing music of the band and Capt. Hill directed a grand march that excelled any of his previous efforts. Who was the belle? The writer cannot say. If he had to decide he would be compelled to quit his job. Mrs. Samuel McGowan wore an imported gown of silk with a spangled silk net tunic over white. It was trimmed with crepe de chine and shadow lace with American Beauty trimming and diamonds. Lays First Brick. Mr. J. W. Clark, 5407 Dearborn street, laid the first brick in the foundation of the Lincoln State bank's new building at 31st and State streets Wednesday. Mr. Clark is one of the few master workmen in his trade in this city and his new trowel will always be a chieftened souvenir of the occasion. THE WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER PRICE 5 CENTS Representative R. R. Jackson Introduces an Amendment to the Civil Rights Law-To Protect the Race in the Burial of the Dead-Former Representative Green's Measure Defective. Committee Recommends Adoption of Measure—Has the Support of Representatives McCarty of Chicago and Clyne of Aurora, Democrats, and of Franklin S. Catlin of Chicago, Republican—The Case of Mr. John B. Gaskill Again. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Springfield, Ill., May 30.—Our representative, Major R. R. Jackson, has introduced an amendment to the Civil Rights Law to protect the race in the burial of the dead. Forest Home Cemetery of Chicago refused to bury the wife of John B. Gaskill, although the four children of Mr. Gaskill are buried in their cemetery. Their contention was that Mr. Gaskill did not own a lot and under the law they were not compelled to sell him a grave or admit for burial the remains of his wife. Mr. Gaskill sought through the courts to compel the cemetery to admit his wife for burial and carried his case to the Supreme Court of the state. The decision was against him and the race, the Supreme Court handing down an opinion that the amendment passed by the Hon. E. D. Green in the legislature two years ago affected only the price to be charged for lots and graves and in no way compelled the cemetery to accept for burial the remains of Mrs. Gaskill, since the cemetery had passed resolutions not to bury any more colored people in graves in their cemetery. Major Jackson's attention was called to this case and he immediately secured copies of the record in the case and prepared the following amendment, which he offered in the legislature last Tuesday: The Amendment. "... neither shall there be any discrimination in the burial of the dead on account of race or color, by any cemetery company, corporation, organization or association, owning, controlling or managing any cemetery or place for the burial of the dead, nor in the sale of lots, graves or spaces therein, in the price to be charged and paid therefor, but all sales shall be made upon the same terms and conditions, and the price to be charged and paid for such lots, graves or spaces in any such cemetery or place for the burial of the dead, shall be applicable to all citizens of every race and color." The amendment was referred to the committee on judiciary and Representative Jackson was granted a hearing on the same last Thursday. This committee is presided over by Representative Charles A. Karch and he granted our representative the opportunity to be heard. After listening to the plea of the Major, so full of reason, logic and justice, the amendment was by action of the committee reported out to the House with the recommendation "that it be passed." Representatives John F. McCarty of Chicago, Charles F. Clyne of Aurora, Democratic members, and Representative Franklin S. Catlin of Chicago, Republican, were the sub-committee that considered the amendment and reported the same favorably to the full committee who in turn reported to the House. The bill containing the amendment went to second reading this week. Too much praise cannot be given Representatives Karch, McCarty, Clyne and Catlin for their faithful consideration of the rights of all the people of the state and the colored people are especially grateful and thankful to these gentlemen. The amendment in no way affects sectarian cemeteries, for the reason that sectarian burial grounds are dedicated to a sectarian burial of the dead and are so maintained and respected by all races of people; in other words, you, would hardly find a colored man wanting to bury his dead in a Jewish cemetery and vice versa if the colored brother had a cemetery. Again, Catholic cemeteries are dedicated to the burial of the Catholic people and Protestants do not apply. The Catholic cemeteries bury all Catholics, white and black and irrespective of race. They are on great religious loving people. Forest Home Cemetery will bury a colored person in their cemetery if they own a lot (only) but will not sell them a grave. Mr. Gaskill has four children buried in this cemetery, but was refused a grave for his wife. The remains of his wife are now resting in the vault of another white cemetery awaiting an appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States for justice. If the amendment offered by Representative Jackson is passed, this cemetery will be compelled to obey the law and treat all classes of citizens and people alike just as all other cemeteries in the state are en- eae} | ; i Mae 2 7 4 i - s ‘\ ‘ / 5 — eee COL. SHAW’S BLACK TROOPS Fiercest Battle of the Civil War —Hand-toHand Encounter— Shaw Buried with His Brave Men—Fighting Ability as a Regiment Will Live Forever. BLUNDER CAUSED HEAVY DEATH TOLL ik ie Kena: : At daybreak on the 12th of July, 1863, the Federal troops advanced swiftly to attack Fort Wagner but the rebels were well prepared for them and the swift and deadly rain of bul- lets sent the Union troops in a fast retreat leaving many of their dead and wounded in the bands of the enemy. Had the fleet moved up and raked the fort with thelr guns it is the opinion of many that our troops would have gained a foothold, but the navy commanders claimed in the blunder that they knew nothing of the attack and would have gladly helped had they known. Failing in this attack it was decided that the guns of Wagner must be st Jenced before another attack by the infantry would be tried. They threw earthworks up at a distance of a thou- sand yards of the fort and the big mortars from Folly Island were brought over and put in place, On the morning of the 18th the bombardment started, the Union troops having meantime put thirty cannons and mor- tars in place.” Tho land batteries poured a tempest of shot in the south side of Wagner while the fleet moved to within range and battered the east side with their high guns. The reb- els were not silent by auy means for they returned shot for shot doing great damago but after a few hours of this awful fighting their firing slack- ened and soon thelr guns were si lencéd. At four in the afternoon all signs of life had become extinct be- neath the grim and battered fortress and s0 glad were the Federal officers that they begged Gen, Gilmore to let them assault the fort as soon as it Decame dark, Here the fatal mistake. Had they charged in broad daylight they could have seen the enemy and would have Prevented the landing of reinforce- ments from Charleston. As the last rays of the setting sun shown on the fort the Union troops formed more than a mile away, the famous black regiment, the 54th Mass., in the lead supported by the 6th Conn, 48th N.Y, 3d N. H., 76th Penn, and the 9th Me Not a sound came from the fort, the Yolleys of the Ironsides and the shells of the mortars were not answered, ‘There was not a glimmer of light. On- ‘ward moved the troops. No sentinel challenged the oncoming foe but all at once the silent walls of Wagner burst forth in a gleam of light and within its walls seemed to be a power unknown. ‘The fearful hissing shot, .the shrieking bombs, the deadly whis- ering bullets spelled death to the in- vaders, The column was demoralized for a moment, but the brave Putnam shou! 24 “Forward! Steady, my boys.” Gen] Strong tried to encourage them as ‘he was mowed down by the Tain 2 deadly fire. They reached the aftch, they climbed’ the ramparts, they grap/ pled and fought with the rebels who ylelded and fell back to the rear of the fort. The black troops mounted the walls and “cried “The day is ours.” But the concealed guns in the rear of the fort were brought in action and: here our brave men were mowed! down, Here it was that the brave Col. Robert Gould Shaw was found,! Shaw had been with the 7th N. ¥. and was from a high social and promi nent family. : The rebels were reinforced during the fight. ‘Their help had landed on the beach under the cover of dark- ness. ‘They hurled themselves on the fighting blacks. The struggle was fierce, Rellef was sent to the 64th but here another blunder; as the rein. forcements reached the struggling black men they poured their shot in them, mistaking them for the rebels, Shaw rallied his men once more, It was too late; he went down with his men, who were slaughtered like cattle. ina pen, Here Putman met his death urging the men on against fate. It was there on that narrow piece of Jand that those brave men fought for freedom’s cause. The few retreated and the bloodthirsty rebels trained their cannon on them. It was a dread- ful night but for the fatal blunder the brave’ troops of Shaw might have sue- ceeded. Mowed down by the enemy and lyowed down by their own men. ‘Undkr a flag of truce the Union men vent to bury their dead but found that they hind been already buried th the. trenches where they gallantly tal while fighting. The next morning fund them with a dreadful ‘toss, nearly two thousand had fell and along the biach and on the ramparts of the fort six hundred were lying dead. i ‘When they asked the rebels for the body of Shaw, their commander claimed “they had burle” “‘m in the ditch with his ‘nigge~ “Tho herolem, "* /agner will never be! “a equaled in thé. On the Boston’ == ag ment to Col. Sh caer ee ored troops by St. Gaudens. 7, are a precious few left of that br! 4 body of men and are those WhO’ oake up the now thinning ranks of: the G. A. R. In the state of Bass. ” OUT IN ENGLEWOOD. Weekly Letter from *Thie Thriving Section of,the City—All the News. A D. W. Johnson. BAS OF AS & WEES two magical words, comprising the sweetest source of man’s felicity. ‘Theirs 1s the reign of beauty, of love, of reason—always a reign.” AMI MARTIN. Last Sunday was gala day at the Englewood Lyceum. The women were’ arrayed in all their glory. ‘The ‘ques- tion of woman's rights way not dis- cussed because there was no need of it. ‘The day was theirs and they exer- eised their queenly prerogative with- out question or interference. ‘The magnificent church in which the exercises were held was beaut!- fully decorated for the occasion. ‘The beautiful flowers—cut flowers and pot plants—added luster to the meeting. ‘The beautiful little, birds perched on each side of the speaker’s stand added charms and inspiration to the participants by singing in ac- companiment throughout the perform- ance. Bveryone was bighly delighted with the decoration and many complimen- tary remarks were Heard. ‘The credit for this unique and artistic work 15 due Mrs, W. N. Hill, chairman of the arrangement committee. Mrs. H. M. Jefferies was bappy in her position as chairman of the meet- ing. Her welcome address was a terse, polished literary gem. She pre- sided in that queenly manner which is so natural to her sex. The program was excellent, every number eliciting a hearty applause. Miss Lillian Thomas played one of those soul-stirring popular tunes which held the audience spellbound until the last note died away. Mrs, C. L, Jefferson, wife of Rev. ©. Lee Jefferson, pastor of Hope Pres- byterian church, made the invocation. Miss Zula C. Richardson’s rendition of the “Death of the Revelers" was very delightful, Miss Marie Jefferson, the Lyceum Pianist, is a vocalist of considerable note. Her solo was beautiful and it ‘was rendered with so mutch charm and melody that it not only captivated the audienee, but also exeited the ad- miration of the little song birds. ‘Mrs. Natalie Bond read a splendid practical paper, “My Ideal Woman.” Mra, Bond is one of Englewood’s fore- most women, a deep thinker and earn- est worker. A beautiful, enchanting solo was rendered by Mrs. B, Maie Boyd Me- Gruff, It was an appeal in music to the hearts of all within the range of hier superb voice, Mrs. McGruff was formerly a teacher of mus{c and voice culture in the great industrial school ot ‘Tuskegee. She is at present en- gaged insthe same work in this city. Mrs, Danlel H. Williams, the prit- cipal speaker of the day, has all the charm and grace of a practical speak- er. Her subject, “Two Pioneer Women,” was delivered in an easy, pleasitig and exquisite manner, to the delight of her large and appreciative audience. To mention the name of Mrs. Irene Howard Board is sufficient to intro- duce her to any musicloving audi- ence in Chicago, and principally all of the large cities throughout the United States. Mrs. Board is a cor- net soloist of merited fame and the audience was highly delighted with her music. Mrs. D. W. Johnson is the editor of “Current Events.” She has a very pleasing and graceful manner of de- livery. She is of a humorous turn of mind and highly capable of adding mirth and merriment to her current literature. This feature of the literary ig always intensely interesting, The ‘brief bits of news garnered from the various papers and magazines and presented in a pleasant and easily di- gested manner are always very illu- minting, Mr. E, J. McCoo of Springfield, IL, made 2 fiying trip to Chicago last Sunday, and he was continually on the move during his brief stay, visit- ing friends and relatives in Various parts of the city. ‘Mr. McCoo is formerly of Chicago. He was in the government service here for many years, but on the ac- count of the ill health of his wife he ‘was compelled to change climate. Mr. ‘MeCoo is now engaged in the real ce- tate business and with the thritt and energy with which he is endowed, le fs making good and pushing to the front, Mrs. Lulu Bailey of 6227 Loomis boulevard is still on the sick list, but fg improving. Mrs. Bailey is ‘very much gratified with the kindly treat- ment she has been accorded by her many friends since she has been sick, It is very refreshing and inspiring to one who {s confined to the bed to be feo pleasantly remembered by one’s friends. Visiting hours at the hospl- tal fs between two and four p. m. Dr. C, Lee Jefferson, pastor of Hope Presbyterian chureh, is improving, and if he suffers no relapse he will be able to resume his duties very soon. Miss Georgia Lewis of 1349 W. Gist street, who has been very sick, is much better. Mrs. B. Everage of 1346 N. Gist street is very sick, confined to her bed under the care of Dr. Roberts. Mrs, Nellie Stafford of 6218 Aber- deen street fs still very sick. ‘The Ideal Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. Craig, 5714 Lafayette, IN CHICAGO. AND SUBURBS. situated on West 39th place for sale at $450. “This 1s actually $150 less than its worth. It ts close,to the im mense Crane institution, where over 4,000 people will be employed. It car readily be seen that fof a residence or for speculative purposes this is an exceptional opportunity. The property ts owned by a non-recident, a frienc of the publisher. If you have a little cash you want to double upon, better Jump at this right now. We recom mend {t, however, to anyone desiring & good Tesidence location, ‘The lot i full 92 feet wide and the only onc this size left In the locality. Mrs. Charles H. Gillisple, of 2 ‘East 80th street Teft the city Wed ‘nesday en route to Macon, Moy, to at tend commencement exercises 0 Western Training College, where hei Gaughter, Miss Colin Rice, will grad uate, Mrs. Gillispfe and daughter wil tour the southern part of Kansas anc Missouri before returning home. Mr, John & rdgepath will leave Monday on a tour of the prominen elties of Ohio. Mn R. Blam, 4585 Champlain ave nue, is now quite well after an illnes: of many months. He paid bis re ‘spects to The Defender's office force a few days ago and we were quite surprised to see him looking so well ‘Mr, Adam Watson, 4048 Rockwell street, called at The Defender offic on Wednesday and paid his subserip tion for two years to The Defender Mr, Watson stated that that was the first visit that he had made on the south side during the business hour: in six years, He has been employed in the refrigerator department o Swift & Co. for 11 years. He own: his own home on the southwest sid and lives there with his wife,” tc whom he has been married for 3% years. He reports. splendid succes with his garden and the raising of 8 young chickens. ‘The Jennie Hatcher Counell No, 1 of K. and D. of Tabor met at the residence of Mrs, Rosa Fushea, 474 Evans avenue, on Wednesday night Refreshments were served in a ver: attractive manner by the hostess ‘The grand chief precepts rehearset the laws of the order and ayer} Pleasant time was enjoyed by al Dresent.—Mrs. J. B. Hatcher, presi dent; Mrs, E. K, Willlams, secretary Monday evening, June 9th, is th date selected by the Umbrian Glee Club for their fifth annual concert ‘This Is always among the biggest anc hest of all concerts, The concert foi this year promises to eclipse all for mer appearances of that crack mal voice aggregation. They will appea at Olivet Baptist Church, Mrs, Henrietta T. Davis, 18 Eas 384 street, one of Chicago's busines: Women, will leave the city Sunda; morning for the South, where she wil visit her mother, Mrs, Mary Saunders and sister, Mrs. B. L. Cruikshank, i Selma, Ala, and an aunt, Mrs. Bel sier, wife of the Reverend, in Besser Ala, While in the South she wil make Birmingham her hearquarters where she has considerable property She is a graduate of Clark Univer sity and she says she will visit he alma mater in Atlanta, Mrs. Davis is well known in Chicago and he: friends wish her a pleasant journe; and a speedy return. Mrs. ©. L. French, wife of the prom inent druggist of St. Paul, Minn., ar rived in the city Wednesday morning She is visiting Mrs. French and wil go to Detroit after her stay here, Mr. Wilson, 503 East 36th street has returned from an eight weeks stay in Cuba and the West Indies He visited his people, who were mor than delighted to see him. Mr. Creighton Thompson, who ha: been doing the West with the Byron Boys, has returned to Chicago and is residing with his sister, Mrs, R. H Hordin, 350 East 37th street. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Johnson, 1268 Atiiwaukee avenue, and Mr. T. M Johnson, 3620 Calumet avenue, hav: Just returned from Louisville, Ky. ‘where they went to the funeral o their sister, Mrs. Frances Thomas of 1402 Chestnut street, who died May 21. Mrs, Laura Tyler has been corre sponding with friends in the olty anc states that herself and little Eunice are beginning to like New’ York bet ter every day. They are enjoying the best of health, - Mrs. Carl Jobnson has moved from THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. oe reac IT TO. SAM By GEORGE BINGHAM. “Allie, T'm goln’ to ask you once more to marry me. I've got a farm over yonder in that riverbottom. ‘There's a house there! {t's well fitted up for me and you—not for me and somebody else,” “Sam, I know you have waited for me and I couldn't decide, but now I have decided; Tl go and be your wit, Tl go." “When will tt be, Alle? Tonight?” “No, not tonight—but the next day after Thanksgiving.” Sam waa happy and went to hts home, eee, ‘Tho morning was cold, and the big fakes of snow drifted through the Keen alr and settled on the frozen ground. It was Thanksgiving and the day was good for killing hogs. Before sun-up Dock Hill built fires under tho big kettles down in the horae lot and the neighbors came over to help him. ‘Tho neighbor women wrapped shawls around thelr heads and flocked to the houso to assist Dock’s wife in preparing the big din- ner. i That morning Sam went across the field to Dock Hill's, Whon he arrived there other men were standing around the roaring fire built between two large logs, upon which rested the scalding Kettles with dirty-looking ‘water, Sem camo through the patch of woods and climbed the rail fence. “We're waitin’ fer you. ‘Tho water's gettin’ hot,” some one called. ‘Then this same person in a lower tone spoke to those around him: “I wonder it he’s heered the news yet? I wonder how he’s goin’ to take it?” “You tell him, Jim.” Jim Carpenter spoke up. “Sam, hayo you heerd the news?” ‘9No, whut test? “Why, didn't you heer about Alife and Ben Tillman running away last might?” * Sam never moved—but his face changed color, changed from a healthy Ted to a sickly pale. "Dock, I don’t reckon I can help you today. I'm not feelin’ good,” he said. Sam went’ toward his home over in the Cumberland river bottoms and after he was out of hearing one of the men spoke up: “Say, Sam don’t seem to keer a dum if Allle did run off ‘with that other feller, does he?” An old man fanned the smoke away from hie face and answered: “Young feller, you can’t allus tell when a man’s heart has been hurt. Sam's one of them men that can’t be seen Into. You can’t see the real Sam by looking into his face. He's one of these quiet sort of men. A better one never lived.” Sam Williams went to his home and saddled his horse. Slowly down the road he started with an ashy face aud eyes that looked at nothing. His horse took him to the nearest village whero whisky was sold, Late that afternoon hho camo back. “His horse was in a dead run, an@ its rider, with a long pistol in one hgnd, started the people living tn sight of the road with shots and wild whoops. “Well—aid—you—ev—er!” an old woman exclaimed, “If that ain't Sam ‘Willlame. Who'd'a thought {t? Never saw him that way before, and I katn’t believe my old eyes now.” When tho darkness of that day came the wind settled, the air grew softer and enow began falling, Dock Hill opened his front door and looked out into the darkness, “Hit's Jest peppering down snow. T'l bot the ‘woodpile ts covered up in the morning. Don’t belleve I: ever eed {t snow 80 brisk. Hi, whuts that big light I seo over to’ards Sam Williams’ house. Gimme my bat, I'm gone; Sam's house 9 afire!” Away across the hills toward the river bottom a huge light made a hole in the darkness, Dock drew near to the house of Sam ‘Williams and saw the red lames and sparkiaden smoke rise up in the night, and heard the roof of the house falling. Nearly, breathless he ran up, and there on the yard fence he saw Sam Williams sitting with a gun in ‘his hand. “Go back home, Dock. This 1s my house and I've got a right to do as I like. Go back, go back.” After tho fire in the butlding was beyond control of anyone who might want to Interfere, Sam’ took his horse from the stable, started a fire in the Jarge haylott and galloped away down tho road on his ‘steed. There’ are peo- ple in this community who heard the hoofbeats of Sam's horse as he swopt down the road that night, but there are none who have seen him sinea, (Copyright, by Dally Btory Pub. Co.) They All Read Alike. “The average novel 1s insipid,” said James L, Ford, the noted critic, at a inner. “I was taking tea one afternoon in ‘Washington square, when my hostess suddenly turned to her parlor mald and cried: “Ob, Marfe, horrors! What have you done with my new novels?’ “'T just gathered them from the two tables, ma'am, to make room for the tea service,’ the mald answered, ‘and I piled them all together on this commode here.’ “‘Perdition!” my hostess _orled. ‘What am I to do now? Didn't you know, Marie, that the books on the small table Td read, while those on the large one I.bada't? Now they'll all be mixed up, and Il never know ‘which are which!” Visible Evidence. One day a teacher wes having a first-grade class in phystology. Sho asked them if they knew that there ‘was'a burning fire in the body all of the time. 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Newell's Beauty College 2nd Bloor 2948 State Street - Chicago, | AAgonts Wanted Everywhere Ever “hunt a needle in a haystack?” It’s a long, discourag- ing job. @You are hunting a needle in a haystack with that “room for rent,” “boy wanted” or other placard in your ‘window. @ The want ads make a thorough canvass of this town between suns for your wants, P ae te ba Music Students ATTENTION Pupils are now being enrolled for the classes in the Study of Opera. For further informa= tion, inquire at the Studio of MRS. M. B. ANDERSON, Room 14, 3522 South State St., any afternoon. —THE— Independent Order of St. Luke A Progressive Fraternal Order ORGANIZED 1868. Home Office: RICHMOND, VA. For further particulars address eS gee ta Be fe gs SMR 2 ies gh lla cape Oe i aye : Pa Pa A oe ee ae a er Re * ites, i 4 fee | a ) 4 Bae a = Jcsiatente i y Cae Ye pe ag cs een J. N. WASHINGTON, Stato Depu CHICAGO OFFICE; Hotel Washington - 3252 Wabash Meetings Ist dnd 3rd Mo evenings of each month, Telephone! Bell 6516; Auto! GUESS WHO Copyright applied for we officers of the Crusaders Club are we do-right boy is who says he is he is going to get himself a doll? H. M. or W. B. is, who says after D. H. there [B. W. is, who says after D. H. there f. B. W. is, who says after D. H. there t any more? the 6th and Dearborn street dolls are the 7th and Dearborn street dolls are the fascinating brown A. W., who says I can't Bulgarian she don't want it? own with the W. P. boys. the 31st street and Grovehold pink own with the W. P. boys. the 31st street and Grovehold pink own with the W. P. boys. the 11th and Dearborn street dolls, E. is, he to the honor of receiving 15 girls and 10 do-ring girls last day afternoon. The three W. P. boys are who had a doll, who was seen strolling down (From the records of the Department of Health.) Anderson, Oscar M., 32, 3205 La Salle st. May 71 invitation, Camelia, 1, 1215 S. Sawyer av. May 22 look, James H., 37, 3223 Rhodes av. May 22 rewift, Harold J., 1, 3220 Craft st. May 22 Bernaldine H., 2, 4418 Dearborn May 26 William, 41, 4916 Dearborn st. May 21 erson, Hester K., 30, 3238 Forest av. May 22 Parphenia, 59, 45 W. 31st st. May 22 Jessie H., 31, 5232 Armour av. May 22 Jane L., 7 months, E. Paso, Heury, 60, 2938 Armour av. May 22 son, Esther, 50, 3603 Wentworth May 20 Richard, 71, 1815 W. Lake st. May 20 Edward, 9 months, 470 E. 35th May 20 Harry, 56, 149 W. 37th st. May 21 Mimie W., 40, 4627 W. Huron st. May 21 IN THE FOX RIVER VALLEY Aurora, Elgin, Batavia—The News of the Week From These Interesting Suburbs. Aurora, Ill., May 30.—The correspondent of The Chicago Defender made a visit to Uncle Tom Capper's new home on the old Batavia and Eileo road. He recently traded his famous home on Garfield avenue for 10 acres of land with a brick house and barn and only two blocks from the street railroad, close to the C. B. & C. R. R. He has it all planted and will use it as a truck farm. It is high and dry, close to school and town and is said by real estate men to be worth $12,000. He could have taken $500 to back out. He has the finest and most costly property in a lump of any real estate owner of colored men in Kane County. One can see all over Aurora. A visit to the farm would please you, also Mr. and Mrs. Capper. Give them a call. Rev. Butler, pastor of the A. M. E. is on a business trip to Boston, Mass. Many strangers are in our city with few places to room or houses to rent. Aurora is growing. Men of money must put their shoulers to the wheel and build for themselves. Mr. Wilson of the West Side is on the improve. He has been ill most of the winter. He is an uncle of Mr. Mitchell Bridgeport of the West Side. Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Wilson will give a helping hand at the third Baptist convention, which takes place in our city at the People's Church on June 14th. Mrs. Geo. Scott has a newcomer in a fat boy. Mr. Hall, the leading tonsorial artist of Oregon, ill., was over visiting Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cooper. Mr. George Allen of DeKalb, ill., a K. p., was over Sunday looking at the sights and visiting relatives. Mrs. Clinton Artist will return in June from Oklahoma, where she has been making her home with her daughter. Mr. Chas. Adams is kept busy these days at his trade patching and putting on new tin roofs. He is an expert in his line. Uncle Jim Jones is on the sick list. He is fast showing age. The old corner at N. Y. and Union owned by the late M. Webb and where he run a cigar and candy store, has been sold by the Haissi buildings. All have been removed and a new building will be put up in their place. The Aurora K. of P. met at Castle Hall Tuesday evening. A large turnout to listen to reports of their recent banquet and dinner May 4th. There is talk of a dispensation in June. They have been invited to turn out in a parade July 4th with other orders of the city to celebrate that day as a home coming. L. N. Johnson, who is C. C., and E. A. Hale, R. C., were both in their usual chairs. Wm. Jackson of Kane street, our famous painter and decorator, has recently bought a business truck auto. He also has a fine house built last summer. Is always busy and is a fine artist in his line. Mr. Alex. Patterson of North View has recently built a fine new home and has had a house warming and moved in. He is one of our highly esteemed citizens and a steward of the A. M. E. church. Mr. John Martin, the head steward of the Elks club, who has been employed by them for 15 years at a large salary and has 21 helpers under him, is thought lots of by the many members of the Elks club. After late today tells serious illness of Mr. Fred the only son of Mrs. Mary E. tion to the price quoted. I could relate many instances the public has been deceived, have received the information the patients themselves who been held up by these adver dental parlors, but space does no mit. In conclusion, permit me to that your own reason will tell that it is impossible to do cheap tal work without sacrificing the of the material used and limitin time that the operator has to upon you, both of which factors s be seriously considered. Deaths of the Week . ```markdown ``` State street 10:30 Sunday night with a couple of 8th Regiment boys, going towards 50th street. G. J. you had bet- on home studying these dots and dashing. The dukes, I. S., and E. J., are, who same the Stair and Grooved avenue dolls, F. L. and A. L., who have such cunning the Rhodes avenue doll, L. D. is, who same the Stair doll is who sure held the Stair doll is who sure held him Sunday? G. J. is she. G. J. is she, she can't get along with anyone? C. T. has that reputation. R. K. sure is a witness for their down 24th street with two 28th Regiment girl, A. M. Is, who is piling her The doll, A. M. is, who is pining her heart away for J. G.? Washington, and brother of Mrs. E. A. Hall, at a hospital at Eliouse, Mich. Batavia. Mr. Gulder, formerly of Batavia avenue, who recently sold his five acres for $750 per acre to a Board of Trade man of Chicago, and who is living in Rev. A. T. Hall's house, has been quite ill with the asthma, the damp and chilly weather being against him. Rev. Cato and Bro. Scott Smith were down as usual on Sunday, attending to their church duties. A letter from Sacramento, Cal., to her father, Rev. T. T. Hall, states that Mrs. Lizzie Hall Dyer has just returned to her home city from a District Sunday School Convention at Los Angeles, Cal. She states many delegates attended. She formerly lived here. Uncle Jimmy Turner, who for years was head painter at the large works of the Challenge Mill Co., and who is now blind, is daly on the street sell stings. With his blind pension, $100 he makes a fair living for himself. LOW PRICED DENTISTRY Dr. F. J. Braxton, 3255 South State St., Calls Attention to the Fake Methods of the Various Advertised Dental Parlors—Exorbitant Prices Charged—Inferior Class of Work. Many people are led to believe that the advertisements in the daily papers, describing low prices offered on dental work by certain dental parlors are facts, because they appear so often in print. But these ads are merely offered as bait to induce the public to call at these parlors. All advertising dental concerns have a man engaged called "the examiner," whose particular duty is to convince you that what you really need is first class work at a price much higher than that which is advertised; and also to extract as much change from your pockets as possible. He must succeed because his job demands upon his ability "to get the money to use a common expression. As a result, you must pay as much as you can, and if this deposit is not large enough, "the examiner" will not assign you to an operator until you return with more money. All of these concerns will guarantee the work for any length of time you desire, but, if your work should not prove satisfactory, and you should return within the time specified in the contract, "the examiner" will simply tell you that the operator who has treated your teeth has been discharged, and he will consent to do your work over again for the cost of the material used. As you do not know the value of the material, of course you do not realize that you are paying for their time as well in this second payment. You have no redress, because your contract simply states that a certain dental parlor has rendered you services and you cannot sue unless you have the name of the operator who has performed the said services, which is never mentioned in the contract. Race Is Fleeced. Colored people are especially preyed upon as they are easy victims, and these concerns realize it is a hard matter for us to get justice in the courts even if we sue. Some of their methods to deceive the public are for instance; to place a common cement filling in a patient's tooth, calling it "Ashes of Forcelain" or some other name, and charging an exorbitant price for the same. They advertise plates as low as $5, and they will furnish you with one at that price, if you can select one from a tray, containing forty or fifty odd plates, to fit you, which is impossible to do as no two mouths are exactly alike and of course none of these plates will fit your mouth. They realize this and say it is necessary to make a plate to order for you and charge you $10 to $30 or more for their services; and also you will note that their ads say nothing about what they intend to charge you for treatment of your gums or teeth in addition to the price quoted. I could relate many instances where the public has been deceived, as I have received the information from the patients themselves who have been held up by these advertising dental partors, but space does not permit. In conclusion, permit me to say, that your own reason will tell you that it is impossible to do cheap dental work without sacrificing the cost of the material used and limiting the time that the operator has to work upon you, both of which factors should be seriously considered. Race Is Fleeced. THE CHASASO HERENDE ON THE ZUIDER ZEE --- Once Thriving Town of Enkhuizen Deserted Since Its Harbor Has Slited Up and Its Trade Edam, Holland—New York pleasant spot could be chosen, leisurely holiday rambles than the shores of the Zulder Zee. There to the north, on a little promontory, is the windmill of Hoorn, a charming town with a wealth of fine old buildings, stately homes of well-to-do burgers surviving from the days of Hoorn's remote prosperity, houses with wide windows and elaborate facades. The ancient "Doehuls," or headquarters of the local shooting guild, may still be distinguished by the carved engy of St Sebastian, patron saint of archery, above its door. It is now an hotel, dumming too spacious for the requirements of the little town; behind it is a tree-shade, where the markmen might have practiced. The beautiful St. Jans Gaethus—formerly, as its name implies, a hospital, now a most picturesque mediaeval barrack—is Hoorn's most distinctive feature, for, alas! the old Welghouse has had to undergo drastic restoration. At no great distance to the north of Hoorn lies the once thriving and important town of Enkhuizen. Of all the so-called "dead cities" of the Zulder Zee, Enkhuizen has been the most greatly diminished and brought low. Since its harbor silted and its trade declined, whole streets have gradually disappeared; but how charming is what remains! Those empty, silent streets, swept by the salt breezes and bordered by their peaked red-roofed houses, are haunted by ghosts of the past. Here strobe gallant John Haring and the bold, rough fellows that were his comrades and here played the painter, Paul Potter, whose fame is the painter of the treasures of The Hague's picture lery. Like Hoorn, Enkhuizen has preserved in its decline many an interesting building. Yet nothing more picturesque in its decay is to be seen than the little town of Edam, where all the starlings in Holland seem to colect and chatter in spring on the old houses that overlook the tree-shaded canals. Edam has an indesirable charm, a sense of rest and Fisher Village, Island of Marken. achievement; and, after all, has it not given its name to all the round Dutch cheeses which it once made in such numbers, a distinction, surely, on which any town might rest? Leaving this little group of northern towns one comes to what might be described as a section of tourist Holland—Volendam, Monnickendam and Marken. Volendam appears very much alive. It is a fishing village. All the week its sturdy and hardy population of men and boys are away in their little brown-sailed boats, but on Saturday they come home to sell their fish in Amsterdam and rest, after the week's work. Across the sea is the odd little group of hillocks that form the island of Marken. Here; too, is a poor and hard-working population. The costume differs from that of Volendam in some respects. The men's full trousers are worn short, and the girls and women wear two long yellow curls hanging down in front of their caps, and an odd, little close-cropped fringe that projects stiffly at right angles to their foreheads. Of Hinderloopen, the Friesland village, once famous for its art, little survives of interest except its name. Here a beautiful and curious scheme of design, characterized principally by a running scroll pattern, in which yellow played a principal part. Every household utensil was elaborately decorated, and the dress of the people was no less unique than their art. Now both have passed away, or survive only in private collections and museums. Friesland is a land of windy meres and far-stretching peat country, where the lean Friesland sheep and the slim, black Friesland horses graze. Protected from the sweet salt breezes by its mighty dike, lies the little redened northern port, where celebrities call to Hull. Picturesque and clean like all Dutch towns, it has that glistening, alert air that a seaside town sometimes assumes, as if it were kept fresh and wholesome by the keen salt spray. Boy Fishing Catches Body Chicago.—'I've caught a big fish in the river at Samson's slip,' said 14-year-old Isadore Pike of 2021, Allport avenue, the other day as he ran into the quarters of enghe company No. 41, which is a short distance from the slip near Throop street. The firemen pulled the boy's fishing tackle from the water and found he had caught the body of a man, which apparently had been in the water about two months. SPORTS OF ANCIENT EGYFT Boxing and Ball Playing' Were In Vogue Centuries Before Greece Was Known to Exist. Athens, Greece.—That boxing, ball playing and sprinting were favorite sports of the ancient Greeks is widely known. But it is not generally known that these sports were in vogue in ancient Egypt centuries before Greece was known to history. The accompanying sketches are reproductions of prints from the works of Lepusius, Rosellini, Maspero and other Egyptologists. The large print is a copy of a photograph from a rock which was executed in Thebes during the 10th century. In the early part of the fourth century, B. C. Long before Mysia led the hosts of Israel into the Sinnitic desert; long before the oldest books of the Old Testament were written; and four centuries before Solomon wrote, "There is nothing new under Showing Old Egyptian Sports. the sun." It is a draft of the camp of Rameses II before the Hittite City of Kadesh. It plainly shows the diversions of the Egyptian soldiers in their hours of leisure. In it the artist has depicted boxing, baseball, horse racing and even the gentle pastime of "crap shooting." The smaller sketches might have been made on any professional ball ground in this country, barring the uniforms. One of them might have been labeled "safe on second." It probably represents a runner stealing second sliding into the bag after a headlong dive under the baseman. The umbrella is shown with downturned palms, indicating that the runner is safe, while the baseman is evidently protesting against the decision. The other cut deplets another familiar figure and is evidently intended to represent a megaphone man announcing a change of batteries, or, perhaps, informing the "fans" that "O'Sarken, the great Memphis pinch hitter, will bat for Si-Baat, the southpaw twirler, who has been taken out of the box by Manager Rut Ammon." The amusement of crap shooting was probably introduced into the Egyptian army by the Ethiopian or Nubian mercenaries, as it is still the national sport of the descendants of the hunters of Equatorial Africa. Just who introduced baseball into ancient Egypt is not known, but the "Records of the Monuments" show that Father Time discovered the game before either Father Chadid or Father Spalding. Truly there is nothing new under the sun. What with the discovery that Egyptians in the dawn of history probably used electric or hydraulic drills to shape the blocks of granite for the Pyramids, and the granite pictures showing that even baseball and crap shooting were popular sports, and boxing bouts a regular thing among Egyptians soldiers when ancient Greece was a backwoods settlement by a bishop a one-horse town, the fact that the mass boxing in Greece in 2300 years ago was in all but helpless it was only a boatyard introduced into Greece along with other civilizing innovations from the "Land of the Pharaohs"—Professor "Dusty" Miller. ERASERS BRING HER FAME Mrs. Houston, Originator of Rubber Lamps, to SL Lamps for Burial. St. Louis, Mo.—The body of Mrs. Mary E. Houston, reputed to be the originator of rubber eraser tips on lead pencils, was brought to St. Louis for burial. Mrs. Houston, who was 85 years old, died at Greenwood, Miss., of apoplexy. In 1859, Mrs. Houston said, she entered a stationery store in New York city to purchase a pencil. She asked the clerk why rubber tips could not be placed on the pencils. The clerk called several officials of the firm and explained her suggestion. Before she left New York, Mrs. Houston said, lead pencils with rubbers attached were advertised there for the first time. The stationery house refused to admit it was indebted to her for the suggestion. TO TEACH HENS TO LAY EGGS English Agricultural Experts Tour North Wales in Special Train to Show Machine. London.—The Agricultural Organization and the National Poultry Organization Society are jointly responsible for a unique scheme by which it is hoped hens may be taught to lay. What is known as the "golden egg" train left London recently bearing a party of poultry experts who are going to teach the hens in Wales how eggs really should be laid. The train consisted of three special coaches, fitted with every modern device calculated to encourage the most educated hens to lay prize eggs, and it will travel from station to station in North Wales for a fortnight. The poultry experts will lecture at each stopping place to the local chicken farmers. Sentenced to Life at 19. New Haven, Conn—Harold B. Page, nineteen years old, has been sentenced to the penitentiary for life for the murder of Harold J. Ford, aged eighteen, robbery being the motive for the shooting. Page was captured in Colorado. CASSINIED ADVERTISEMENTS 3645 PRINCETON AV.—Nearly furnished room, nicely decorated, hot and cold water. Mrs. Rush Houser, Phone Doug. 1962. 31-7 3242 FORESTVILLE AV. 2nd apartment. Nicely furnished light and airy room, nicely decorated, hot and cold Bath, gas and all other modern conven- nences. Convenient to car line. Terms apply. Phone Aut. 72-253. 31-7 3242 FORESTVILLE AV. 2nd apartment. Nicely furnished light and airy heat, hot and cold water, for desirable convenience. Convenient to several car lines, including elevated. Phone Aut. 70-817. 31-7 PHONE KENWOOD 4272.—Nicely furn- ished room, bath, gas, steam heat, and all other modern conveniences. 32-7 417th st. car line on Evans av. 31-7 3219 INDIANA AV.—Two rooms for rent, light and airy, connecting bath, steam heat, hot water and gas. Phone Doug. 31-7 3434 FORESTVILLE AV.—Nice large light rooms, steam heat, gas and elec- tic light. Everything modern. One-half room. 43d st. car line. Phone Kenwood 3555. 36524 PRAIRIE AV—Nicely furnished rooms, centrally located, for gentlemen and cold water and all other modern conveniences. 3 36539 FORS AVane—Furnished or un furnished, one large front room, a private kitchen, reasonable. Ate. 6-15-9. 31-7 3757 PRAIRIE AV—Mrs. Ella N. Parsley has large, front rooms for bath; bath service, and other modern conveniences. $1.50 up. Phone Douglas 8614 3628 E. 37TH ST. Flat 2—Nicely furnished, light and airy rooms; bath, gas, and all other modern conveniences. Convent ent to car. Gentlemen prefer. Phone Auto. 72964. 24-7 3437 VERNON AV—Large front and side rooms; light, airy; laterly decorated. Mrs. M. Y. Washington. 24-31 3630 FOREST AV—Nice rooms; steam and all other modern conveniences; for two young men. First-class family. 2 E. 36. 37TH PL., near Wabash av, second floor—Nicely furnished room, suitable single room; furnace heat; hot water the kitchen; telephone; reasonable rent. Private family. Phone Automatic 77924. 24-31 3325 CALUMET AV. - Flat, or rooms; steam heat and all other modern conveniences. —tf 3618 RHODES AV. — Nicely furnished rooms, comfortably heated; bath, gas, toilet, service, and all other modern conveniences; convenient to car line. Phone Douglas 6911; convenient to car line. Phone 3-10-17-24-51 FLATS TO RENT. WHY EXHAUST YOURSELF FLAT Just call up Garfield $49, and give your order; "up then we should worry," walk and we walk. We rent, exchange, buy and sell real estate or write ARCHBALD M. KING, No. 419 No. Spaulding Av., Chicago. 3176 FOREST AV. - six-room, modern flat, steam heat. $23 HIGH BASEMENT PLAYS — THREE and four rooms, $14 and $18. Ferguson, 3415 Vernon av. 3605 PRAIRIE AV.-11 rooms, $50 per month. Apply to Charles W. Green, 3312 State st. Phone Douglas 9206. BUSINESS CHANCES. FOR SALE--1-room cottage at 6127 Ada St, easy access. Call The Valley Realty Co, Main 4153 or Auto. 33-76-31-7-14-21-23 849 STATE ST-5-room flat, bath, steam heat, gas pipe, refrigerator, screens, shade, window, screens family only. Phone Douglas 553. DANIEL HARDIN. FOR SALE--Ey non-resident, $150 less than actual value, 32-ft. lot, south front, sidewalk; located on W. 93th Pl. Furniture, care defender. THESE HOUSES FOR RENT OR FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS CALL AT OFFICE FOR PRICES. OR FOR RENT. FLATS. TO RENT-PLATS. SEE THEM AT ONCE: STOVE HEAT. 2935 Vernon av. 1st flat. 6 rooms.....$15.00 4431 State st. 4th flat. 4 rooms.....11.00 4523 Evans av. 2d flat. 6 rooms.....25.00 314 E. 37th st. 4th flat. 7 rooms.....28.00 3641 Rhodes av. 2d flat. 5 rooms.....26.00 9 E. 25th st. $20.00 CHICAGO REALTY & RENTING CO., 69 Washington st. Pendelton 2397 Washington st. Take Advantage Of the Wind When it Blows Your Way Two-flat press-brick, 6-6 rooms, stove heat, bath, gas, toilet; rent $50 per month, all rented. Price $4,500, $500 down, terms. Located in the 45th block on Wabash av. Two-flat, brick building, 53d block on Wabash av. steam heat, 6-7 rooms, stationary tubs, cement basement; lot 25x125; modern, gas, bath, toilet, hardwood throughout; rent $7 per month. Price $7,570, $3,000 cash. Six-flat, stone-front, steam heat; Wabash av., south of 51st at; lot 60x160; gas, bath, toilet, hardwood floors and trim. Indiana av., near 40th st.-Three-flat, brick building, steam heat, 6-7 rooms, bath, gas, toilet, hardwood trim; rents for $3.50 per month; near "L" and on car line. Price $7.60 per month, $1,000 down, terms. $3837 Indiana av.-11 room, brick house, furnace heat, bath, gas, toilet; rents for $45 per month. An excellent business property. Price $5,000, $1,000 down, terms. ANDERSON & TERRELL. Real Estate, Renting and Fire Insurance. Both Phones—Douglas. 206. Automatic 79-864. 3512 S. STATE ST. Call or Write for Booklet of Bargains. The Home of Real Estate Bargains. Get Your Hands On A House On Your Own Terms 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; frume 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. PORO HAIR GROWER 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 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. I GROVELAND AVE., near 31st dence; open plumbing; fur 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; 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. BOW Phone Douglas 986 The Guaranteed GUARANTEED PROOF MEANS Mme. Leora Smith, one year after the use of Poto Hair Grower Phone Franklin 2727 Res. 508 36th Street Tel. Douglas 4397 J. GRAY LUCAS ATTORNEY AT LAW Oxford;Building, Suite 506 118 North La Salle St., Chicago Wholesale Invitation. There have been many innocent mistakes made by parsons. Among them is one told of a certain clergyman who left a notice in his pulpit to be read by the preacher who exchanged with him. The minister neglected to denote carefully a private postscript, and the people were astonished to hear the stranger end by saying: "You will please come to dine with me at the parsonage after serv- Courage Most Needed. The greater part of the courage that is needed in the world is not of an heroic kind. Courage may be displayed in every day life as well as in historic fields of action. There needs, for example, the common courage to be honest, the courage to resist temptation, the courage to speak the truth, the courage to be what we really are, and not to pretend to be what we are not, the courage to live honestly within our means—Smiles. Protection Against Bores Paley, the theologian, had an ingenious method of warding off the time waster. When thinking out a problem he betook himself to the river bank with a fishing rod. He never really fished, but he found that people who thought nothing of disturbing his thoughts would keep at a distance so as not to disturb the fish. To give color to the ruse he had his portrait painted with fishing rod in hand. The beauty of work depends upon the way we meet it—whether we arm ourselves each morning to attack it as an enemy that must be vanquished before night comes, or whether we open our eyes with the sunrise to welcome it as an approaching friend who will make us feel at evening that the day was well worth its fatigues.—Lucy Larcom. Hla Finlab. Jones—"Do you know, I fancy I have quite a literary bent." Friend—"I right, my boy. Keep on and you'll be worse than bent; you'll be弦 Why Clerks Go Insane. Aunt Mandy (to the clerk of the general store)—"You all aint got no fo-cent caliber, is you—or is you? Et you is, is you all got some jee' a speck cheapah?"—Woman's Home Companion. Balance like rent St. Lot 25x125; a detached 12-room open plumbing; hardwood floors; furniture; rental $600. Price ..$6,000. St. 10-room stone front house; furnished into a 3-flat at small expense; Price ..$4,500. St. An elegant 3-story stone front plumbing; furnace heat; all in fine recess ..$4,400 St. Large 10-room brick and stone furnace heat; hardwood finish; in 10. Price ..$4,500. St. 1st St. 10-room stone front resi-furnace heat; all in first class repair ..$4,500. St. 2-story stone front; 2 flats of gas; stove heat; rental $552. Lot ..$4,500. Lot 25x170, improved with a good open plumbing; furnace heat; frame price ..$3,250 St. Double frame house; 7 rooms bath and gas; rents $45. Price $3,000. St. 2-flat frame; 5 rooms each; Lot 25x110; rental $360. Price $2,700. St. Lot 25x110, improved with an rental $216. Price ..$2,250. For further information DOWERS & CO. 6 East 31st Street And Feather Company Manufacturers of French Plumes And All Classes of Fancy Feathers Guaranteed Willow Plumes Our Specialty Washable—They Do Not Lose Fibre MME. LAMBERT, Prop. 49 Indiana Avenue CHICAGO Phone Douglas 7926 IR GROWER MME. 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If you ride on the "L" road for it at the news If you can not it from your newsdealer call up the Circulation Department 3159 S. State Street Tel. Douglas 5339 Chicago Negroes Fast Asleep - IN - The Good Time Cabarets "Throwing their money away with business men in their neighborhood who will not give their young men and women work nor their children in vacation; read the thrilling story soon to run in The Defender from a man who traded at one house for 15 years and when his daughter graduated he could not get her a job with said firm for love nor money. Wake up! Women! Bestir yourselves, the men of the race have gone into a slumber; if you value your children, then get busy." TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 3339. Entered as second-class matter, February 1, 1906, at the Postoffice in Chicago, Ill., under act of March 3, 1879. RATES OF ADVERTISING. Births, betrothals, marriages and deaths each. $1.50 Complimentary and obituary resolutions each. $6.00 DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENTS. One inch, one time. $1.50 Special rates given on large or long-standing ads. $1.50 For advertisements, per inch 3.00 Want ads, each. $0.50 Reading notices, per line. $0.25 Ads for display advertisements furnished on application Change of address—Please give both the original and new addresses and handwriting to the paper always be careful to give both the state and postoffice, as well as name. IF YOU SEE IT IN THE DEFENDER, IT IS 60. COURT GENERAL ROBERT ELIOTT, No. 7395, Ancient Order of Forerers, meets every second and fourth Monday night in each month at Odd Fellowas Hall, 3337 Street, New York, Lodge Officers. Chief Ranger, F. V. Babb, 5245 Dearborn street; phone Dexel 5010. Financial Secretary, F. W. Taylor, 5523 Dearborn street; phone Crittenden. Treasurer, Frank L. Crittenden, 2414 Dearborn street; phone Calumet 3219. CHURGH DIRECTORY. SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1913. DECORATION DAY. I git so blue an' lonesome-like, I reckon it's the way A played-out soldier always feels on Decoration Day. When bands are playin' dirges an' old warriors marchin' by, With droopin' flags that used to wave out proudly to the sky. I can't get out, but in that old blue uniform of mine. I sit out on the porch and cheer my comrades in the line. Of course, it makes you lonesome-like, but maybe that's the way The Lord intended it to be on Decoration Day. With 4th of July just a month off, the small boy is beginning to prick up his ears. In order to give our employees the usual holiday on Decoration Day, we were compelled to go to press earlier than usual in the week. Therefore some of our department correspondence was eliminated in this issue. Patrons east of State street, on 35th, should demand business places they deal with to employ members of their race. A certain druggist who has 90 per cent colored trade, said: "I won't employ a colored druggist; it would hurt my trade. Your people would rather deal with a white man." There is one way of showing this and other dealers they are in error, and we all know the way and should put it into effect. There seems to be some dissatisfaction over the appointment of Robert N. Wood, president of the United Colored Democracy of New York, as chairman of a committee of nine to arrange for the fifth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Politics should not enter into such an affair, it is claimed. Mr. Wood has a reputation for doing things and Gov. Sulzer doubtless took that into consideration in making the appointment. Can nothing of any magnitude go on without a lot of petty jealousy and mud throwing? Dr. Edward T. Reichertman, eminent Philadelphia physician, has conducted experiments showing that the blood of one race can be clearly distinguished from that of another race. The blood of an American can be distinguished from that of a Chinaman, the blood of an Italian from that of an Englishman, etc. The blood crystals of the gorilla can be distinguished from those of the orang-outang, but they have a certain likeness, so says this learned doctor, to those of the Negro. Of course, the colored brother had to come in on the tail end, placed as low in the human scale as possible. Perhaps he will give us a formula that will change the color of our skin next. But what is most needed in this country is a formula that will change the hearts of some of these semi-barbaric Americans. Speaking of the Mann act, it wouldn't be a bad idea if the citizens of Chicago make themselves a committee of one to inform the government of the numerous violations of the Mann act committed each summer by our visitors, especially those from the South. It's a poor rule that don't work both ways. Some of the white gentlemen (?) hailing from below the Mason and Dixon line have been in the habit of boasting of their colored paramours they bring here with them. And these women of the underworld flaunt their finery in the faces of our refined women and seemingly are proud of their ill-gotten gains. Luckily the gentlemen of the North do not follow this Southern custom, and our women here are free from insult when on our public highways. Every door should be closed to this class of people. Let the South keep their flth. Chicago has a reputation to sustain. SEGREGATION IN ST. LOUIS They are still at it in St. Louis. The United Welfare Association, a mob of agitators conceived to bring about a segregation ordinance in this burg on our drainage canal, seem to feel they have a chance to accomplish their purpose. They have perfected plans for circulating an initiative petition for a special election to enact a law restricting the encroachment of Negroes in white residence sections. Just how strong they are financially is shown when fifteen affiliated organizations are having a hard time to raise $6,000 necessary to prosecute the campaign. There are some mighty small people in this world, and St. Louis has more than her share of them. The colored people there are alive to the situation and with the support of the better element of the whites will put to rout these blots on society. THE CRISIS CARTOON. The June Crisis has a splendid carton, entitled "American Logic." It shows two white men, one a well dressed business man, the other a typical thug, with the lines: "This man is not responsible for this man, even if they do belong to the same race." Then follows two colored men, one well dressed, intelligent looking, apparently a professional man; the other a crude, ignorant, levee type. Under this picture are the following lines: "This man is responsible for all that this man does because they belong to the same race." It is a picture that speaks volumes, and one that we wish could be reproduced in every paper in the United States. To the white man with a small vision, by one so are ye all judged, so it behooves each and every one of us to be on our good behavior at all times less we reflect not only on ourselves but the entire race. COLORS THEN AND NOW. Wise old Solomon may have thought that there was nothing new under the sun, but at that particular time Rev. S. W. P. Harper, national evangelist for the Church of God and Saints of Christ, wasn't heard of. He has made the discovery that Adam and Eve were Negroes, Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jacob were Negroes, as was Jesus and all the apostles, and he declares: "Since God made man in His own image, God Himself is a Negro." We appreciate the fact that a few men like Blease and Vardaman will not accept this theory, and how to the advancements made by science and research. But there are some people in this world who never agree with anybody. The reverend's creed is destined to become quite popular among a certain class, because they observe Saturday as their Sabbath, and in his attempt to show the desire to worship on Saturday is inborn in the race, he says: "You all don't like to work on Saturday, anyhow." He might have added, without fear of contradiction—or on any other day. Well, we should worry about the color of people ages ago. The question before the house is what color are you today? POST OFFICE SQUABBLES The railway mail clerks of the St. Louis division sent a letter to Hon. S. A. Burleson, Postmaster General, urging that there be segregation in the railway mail service and in a lengthy harangue state that colored men in the service are criminal and ignorant, and are a disgrace to the service. Of course, everybody knows that this is untrue; that the very best men in the service are men of the black race, and the Postmaster General seems to think so and he replies as follows: "The indefinite charge of criminality and inefficiency which is made may be applied to any one of the Negro clerks, and is herewith most strenuously resented. If there be criminal or ignorant Negroes in the service, the petitioners should prefer charges against the Civil Service Commission and officers of the railway mail service for admitting and allowing to remain such characters or make specific charges against the offending individual." * * * The average colored man in the Post Office Department is of a higher caliber than the average white man in the same service, because the white man has no limitations to heights he can climb providing he has the mentality, and the fact that he is seeking these positions proves that he has ordinary capabilities and has risen as high as his limited education and ambition will permit. The Negro, on the contrary, finds the avenues for employment higher closed to him; though he may have the education of a Webster. A poll of the colored men in the service, we venture to say, would show 90 per cent of the men have high school and college education. It is but another case of "colophobia" and the postmaster is to be congratulated that he is not afflicted with this dreaded disease. KISMET. "The Lord shall bring a nation against thee far from the ends of the earth as swift as the eagle fleth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand; a nation of fierce countenances which shall not regard the person of the old nor show favor to the young."—Deuteronomy 28th Chap., 49.50 Verse. "America is sleeping in her tent and dreaming of the hour The race problem is surely a vital one. No other race on the face of the globe, since time began, has undergone the persecution the black man has, and survived and progressed; races who have undergone what he has, have been almost exterminated; the Indian for example. It is not necessary to eulogize him; for fifty years of freedom have given the world a chance of learning his capabilities, but misfits of the Blease, Vardaman and Tillman type are constantly agitating a race prejudice that if acted upon by men who had no more brains than the above named misfits would soon put him back in the cotton fields and the cane brake, where the old songs of the sunny South were wont to please Marse Tom and Master Will. For some of the Toms and Wills those were the happy days. The dark races must learn and with all his learning get understanding; he must learn the idea of unity toward one another and malice towards none. Booker T. Washington's vocational education is a most excellent idea, but there are other ideas that must be instilled in the mind, the right of suffrage, freedom of speech, and the right to hold office; the right of any citizen of the U. S. A. who pays taxes for the education of both the white and black children. Do they get it? And without some incentive other than more labor a vocation he has always followed; his future is a vague, blurred and uncertain spot on the dim horizon of the coming century. We have been accosted times with out number by an old army veteran who tells how he fought for your freedom—BUNK he fought a fight which was the survival of the fittest. At the time of the Civil war, Lincoln knew, that to whip the seceding South, he would have to deprive them of their resources and wealth—their wealth lay in their slaves—(slaves were freed). We have many friends in the South among both men and women; then there are some of them whose ideas run to the art of cuisine, and a South Sea island cannibal cannot rival him in the a la modes and different styles of barbecuing a man, especially if he be black and accused of some crime against some member of the dominant race. It is a pastime that as cruel as Nero the tyrant of Rome was, he would have tabooed it as brutal and uncivilized. Yet the people of a country who boast of the highest type of civilization, participate in this inhuman sport. Ex nihil nihil fit. (L) Out of nothing, nothing comes, is a true saying. You cannot expect the same degree of gentleness out of an untutored black or white man as out of an English, French or German gentleman. His environments were different; his forefathers had class; and his was hereditary. Some of the black man's fathers were the folsam and jetsam of the scum of Europe. And when THE CHICAGO DEFENDER Keep Healthy 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. PATENT MEDICINES OR ADVERTISED CURS. The market is flooded with various "specifies" and "cures" for asthma, consumption, coughs, colds, headaches and every ailment that human flesh is heir to. Some of these remedies have been put on the market by real estate men as, for instance, "Davis's Asthma Remedy," and many other of such nature. To buy patent and advertised medicines and advertised cures is a waste of your money and it is a very effective way to delay your cure and to form a dangerous drug habit, as most of these remedies as shown by the latest government report, contain morphine, chloroform, cocain, cannabis indica, chloral, codein and heroin, all these drugs should never be given to children and should never be taken without the careful direction of a physician. Questions. Mrs. P. C. writes: "What is asthma?" Reply—We generally say that asthma is a spasmodic contraction of the bronchial tubes. We note several forms of asthma: cardiac form, in which the heart is the principal organ affected; then, we have the renal form in which the kidneys may be the underlying cause of the symptoms, and we have the gastric form of asthma in which the trouble is referable to the stomach; we have also the emotion in which the emotions are greatly manifested—and there is the reflex asthma, which is hay fever. Most persons suffering from asthma are of a nervous temperament and have a neurotic tendency. There Are No Specific Cures for Asthma. Mr. F. J. writes: "Can you name a specific cure for asthma?" Reply—By a specific cure you mean a sure cure for asthma. No, there is no remedy that we can name as a sure cure known to medical men. Mr. D. C. writes: "What is Tucker's Asthma Specific? It gave me speedy relief." Reply—Yes, but it did not cure you, and never will cure you of your asthma. Do you know what form of asthma you have? Diagnosis—First thing in any disease is to know what is the matter with you—have a diagnosis made. Only a trained, intelligent physician can diagnose which form of asthma you have. Second—Do you know what Tucker's Asthma Specific cure is? This Tucker's Asthma Specific you write about consists of a solution of cocain, a bottle of medicine containing much cocain for spraying in an atomizer, and is sold throughout the United States. This is a very dangerous drug. The government report shows that the manufacturers of this Tucker's Asthma Specific purchased during four months $84 ounces a month and sold to it these deluded asthma sufferers. I hope that you are not one of them. Mr. M. P. writes: "I have a cough and cough up a frosty white mucus. I am short of breath—feel weak, and cannot lie down in bed without having smothering-spells. My doctor gave me cough syrups and said that I had bronchial affection. Have had the cough four months and am getting worse. Can I be cured? What would you advise?" Reply—Mr. M. P. your trouble in all probability is with your heart or kidneys, most likely both heart and kidneys. Organic disease of the heart will give you cough and frothy mucus expectoration, also shortness of breath, weakness and oftimes inability to lie down in bed. Your trouble looks very much like there is more trouble with your heart and kidneys than with your bronchial tubes. Bronchial affection does not mean anything except that the doctor who said you had bronchial affection does not know what your trouble is. A cough four months for bronchial affection means that you should have a careful examination made of your heart, your blood pressure and of your urine. You don't need cough syrups any more. You need a good doctor and a good diagnosis of your case. The result of the examination of your heart and might took the place of right, the poor slave woman was the pawn of this class of degenerates. The illegitimate offsprings of this ill-favored union naturally took a vast amount of the immorality of his cross-bred father. What could you expect? The white man's burden was right, and it is still a burden, but the tables are partly turned; thus the race question. The dark race must overcome this taint through Christianity and education. The same mode of procedure will not always be applicable in other afflictions that will confront us; it may require more force. Now let the white man learn the Golden Rule; enough philosophy there to fit any question of this kind. Or will he be a glutton and want it all his own, selfish way? Let him take time by the forelock as coming events are casting a gigantic shadow before them. Let him eliminate that feature that is so aborrent to him when the same feature is vice versa, and there will be no race problem. Quoting Samuel, 10th Chap. and 12th verse: "Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our GOD; and the LORD do that which seemeth him good. DRAMMER WILLIAMS. Questions. Healthy Wilberforce Williams y Talk on Preventative First Aid Remedies, Sanitation. No Cases Diagnosed and No Pre- will be Given in This kidneys will determine to do for and whether you can be cured or potted. HEALTH HINTS. Press Service, Department of Health. Laboratory experiments conducted by able and painstaking men of science have shown beyond any doubt that house files convey the germs of disease and that they distribute these germs wherever they go, so don't tolerate files in your home. Have all doors and windows carefully screened and kill every fly that makes its appearance about the place. These early spring files that have survived the winter are the mother files and though few in number now, will be responsible for the millions that will come this summer. So kill the first ones now and save trouble and annoyance later on. The city of Cleveland has already started a vigorous campaign of destruction against the dirty dangerous house fly. One business firm alone has donated 300,000 fly-swatters, to be given to the children, and nearly every householder has fly traps on his premises and everybody is co-operating in the work of making Cleveland a flyless city. All industrial dusts are dangerous to those who are compelled to work in them. There are three ways in which workers may be protected from these dangerous dusts that impair their health and shorten their lives. First, in most trades, wet instead of dry processes may be used to keep down the dust; second, fans and suction pipes can be used to draw the dust away from the workers and out of the room altogether; third, the workmen can wear respirators which will prevent most of the dust from getting into their lungs. But the best way to prevent dust is not to have any; and this means that all known processes must be used to prevent the making of dust and if made at all, to remove it from the work rooms as fast as made before it can come in contact with the workers. Next to dust as affecting the health of industrial workers are gases and fumes of many kinds in many of the trades and callings and which are all harmful to those who are exposed to them for any considerable length of time. Therefore, it follows that all gases and fumes should be kept out of work rooms. The lungs, as may be readily understood, are intended to breathe air, not dust, dirt or chemical gases of any kind. Gases and acid fumes may not cause any special disease, but they do injure the delicate lining of the breathing tract and thus set up conditions that render the workers susceptible to catarrh, bronchitis and other dirty air diseases. In all work places where gases and fumes are made they should be taken care of by strong suction fans to carry them away where they can do no harm. And all that we have been talking about means but one thing, and that is good fresh air for those who toll in shop, store or factory. Employers of labor should not overlook this one important factor as effecting both the health and efficiency of their employees. Money spent for a good air supply pays big returns on the investment. Embarrassed Police Sergeant "She caressed me," was the blushing admission of a police sergeant at Tottenham, England, when a married woman was charged with obstructing the sergeant while he was taking her husband into custody, the woman fingering her arms round the officer's neck and crying, "Take me, too!" Laughter Pays Well Laughing as a business-getter attracts favorable attention, makes pleasant impressions, transforms grumness into cheerfulness and leaves the work done with a contented afterfeeling. So Careless. Two little girls had a bird given to them, and were very anxious to see it bathe. On seeing it get into the water for the first time, the three-year-old child exclaimed: "Why, I declare! If it isn't getting right in the water with all its feathers on!" No Cause to Worry "My brushes are all worn out," sighed the futurist painter, "and I have no money to buy new ones." "Never mind," his wife replied. "Take the broom." "Just think!" said Mrs. Twickenbury, those horrid women have been throwing bib-c-brac at the prima donna of England!"—Christian Register. Tired of Being Poor. "Oxford undergraduate scholar, who is tired of being poor, wishes to be adopted by wealthy people."—London Times. Evidently Some Spencer A woman woke her husband during a storm the other night, and said:—"I do wish you would stop snoring, for I want to hear it thunder." Insult Either Way It is an insult to one's morals to be called fast, and an insult to one's intelligence to be called slow.—Life. So Careless. IN CHICAGO AND ITS SUBUK Our Local Department—Personal Mention—Religious—So and other short paragraphs—Read it over carefully, somewhat you will find a line or two about yourself or your friend 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. Mrs. Mayme Pegg Quinn left the city on Wednesday night for Hannibal, Mo., to be present at the decoration of her mother's grave. Friends sent beautiful flowers as tokens of remembrance. Mr. F. M. Babb, 5345 Dearborn street, father of F. V. Babb, C. R. of Court General Robert Elliott, left the city this week to visit his brother Henry at Fairburg, Ill., where he will spend a month visiting his family and all boyhood friends. Edward J. Alexander has to the city after being in M several months. Mrs. Hattle King, the pop undertaker, is still in Galeseburg her ill relatives and a recent from friends is that both the in-law and mother are much in When in doubt or trouble, to The Chicago Defender. 8339. "Dentist to the Elite"—Dr. 3500 South State street. Miss Pope Berry of M Tenn., will be the guest of M Spence this summer. Othello W. Collins, chemist, of Chicago, was entertained at a luncheon in the Maceo dining rooms in Cincinnati by a party of prominent citizens of that city. Among those present were Drs. Ervin and Johnson and Detectives Frank Hall and Howard Greer. While in Cincinnati Mr. Collins is the guest of Mr. James S. Greer. He will return to Chicago about the middle of June. The Umbrian Glee Club is constantly seeking to make novel and entertaining additions to their splendid programs. On Monday, June 9, they bring Miss Gladys M. Sellers, the "Wisconsin Nightingale," to assist in their concert at Olivet Baptist Church, Hotel Washington Arrivals.-Mr. and Mrs. Gaborin, Tulsa, Oka.; Mr. Ivan J. Jones and wife, Los Angeles, Cal. All advertisements for furnished rooms or flats must be paid for in advance. We have no collectors for this kind of work. Mrs. A. J. White of 4603 State street died Monday, May 26, of pneumonia. The funeral took place Thursday morning from Berean Baptist Church. Interment at Rose Hill. The deceased was vice worthy chief of the Independent order of St. Luke, who rendered their ceremonial rites in a very impressive manner conducted by State Deputy J. N. Washington. Dr. P. J. Scott, who has been at 3522 State street, has moved to 3321 State street, where he has completed improvements at his new office, which is fitted up handsomely and appropriately for the treatment of the eye. It is now one of the most up-to-date enterprises on State street. The people of Chicago are proud of the rapid progress made by the ocular specialist. Mr. Leonard Haley of Louisville, Ky., has returned to his home after a two weeks' visit. Mrs. Avant of Paducah, Ky., has returned to her home after spending several weeks here at Molek's manuring and chirpody establishment, where she was taking a course in chirpody. Send in personalities of your friends. It is free. Drop it on a post-card. Can't you afford to spend a penny on your friends? Mr. Frank Hamilton, president of the Appointox Club and "Prince of Goodfellows," has been at Springfield, ill., where he has been fighting bills introduced in the legislature against the race. Dr. C. Dickerson and wife, who have been living in Englewood, will move in the "Newlywed" flats at 36th and State streets in July. The ladies' auxiliary of the Eighth Regiment will give a party June 10 at the home of Capt. James S. Nelson in honor of their husbands' field and staff officers. Miss Mary Cotton and Miss Viola Chaplin, 'teachers in Bishop College, are in the city visiting Mrs. Carter, wife of Dr. Carter. The handsome photo on the front page of the Crisis for the month of June is of Miss Jeanette Triplet of 5331 Wabash avenue, this city. Mrs. J. C. Stubbs and her six weeks old daughter arrived in the city Monday from Vicksburg, Miss. Both are in excellent health. Miss Eleanor Curtis of Washington, D. C., will be in the city this summer. Miss Curtis is a Chicago girl but teaches in the public schools at Washington, D. C. Mrs. Lottie Meridith Cooper of New York City will be in the city July and August to visit her sister Mayme. The Thursday Evening Whist Club will hold their next meeting at the home of Miss Maud Taylor, 522 Bowen avenue, in June. One of the special features of the concert at Olivet Baptist Church on June 9th will be the rendition of Will Marion Cook's "Rain Song," by the Umbrian Glee Club. Dr. Shelton and Mr. Gable Davis of Detroit, Mich., were in the city this week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis, Rhodes avenue, and attended the Eighth Regiment ball. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Manson have moved to their new home, 5816 Michigan avenue. They formerly lived at 5413 Calumet avenue. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Luckett, Indianapolis, accompanied by their two grandchildren, Ruth and Theodore Bronston, will be in the city Decoration Day to decorate the graves of their mother. While here they will be the guests of Mr. William Bronston, 3208 South Park avenue, their son-in-law and father of the children. Edward J. Alexander has to the city after being in M several months. Mrs. Hattie King, the popula undertaker, is still in Galesburg her ill relatives and a recent from friends is that both the brot in-law and mother are much improp When in doubt or trouble, telepho to The Chicago Defender, Doug 8339. "Dentist to the Elite"—Dr. Nic 3500 South State street. Miss Pope Berry of Nashville, will be the guest of Miss R Spence this summer. Invitations have been received he from the parents of Miss Myra Jon announcing her engagement to 1 Henry Clay Bryant. Miss Jones from Cincinnati, O., and is the brilliant and charming daughter of H. Joseph Jones. Dr. Bryant is a graduate of Fisk University, Northwest Medical University and was an intern at Provident Hospital for a year. He is now located at his home in Birmingham, where he has a lucrative practice. The wedding is expected to be the most brilliant society function of recent times at Cincinnati. Those expected to go from Chicago are Alfred Anderson, Dr. Reginald Smith and Dr. U. G. Dalley. Mr. Charles Jackson, the undertaker, who has been ill a number of weeks at Provident Hospital, is able to be out. Mr. Jackson is look fine, and his many friends are to see him out. The Ypsilion Phil Delta Phil n the residence of Miss Bertha le last week and unanimously ed Misses Essie Arnold and Harsh as social sponsors of the Miss Geraldine Hodges is the dent and Miss Beatrice Lee tary. Mr. Adelbert Roberts has rel from Tuskegee Institute, Ala., he went to deliver an address. The Colored Men's Business League will meet this week to make preparations for the annual State street carnival. Mrs. Henrietta Davis, 18 East 33d street, will leave this week for Birmingham, Ala., also Bessimer and Belsier, where she will visit her parents. She will be gone several weeks and expects to have a delightful stay in the Southland. The entire forces of the Umbrian Glee, Mandolin and Guitar Club—including Mr. Charles Reese, Mr. Shelby and the Wisconsin soprano, Miss Sellers—are at Olivet Baptist Church on Monday evening, June 9th. Mr. Irvin Miller and wife, 3600 Wabash avenue, entertained at dinner on Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miller and Lyles, who have been on big time in vaudeville. The wives of the two comedians were present and Mr. Cary B. Lewis of the Freeman was guest. Mr. Tim Owsley of the Crown Theater, Indianapolis, Ind., is in the city on business. After a six months' stay in Seattle Mr. J. M. Woods, 3414 Wabash avenue, has returned home for a visit. Dr. W. H. Britt addressed St. Mark's Literary Society Sunday at 4 p. m. on the defects of the eye and their relation to health and the nervous system. A large and appreciative audience heard him. g. net Mc el Mrs. Alexander Lane, 3242 Calumet avenue, wife of the late Dr. Lane, left the city Tuesday morning for Carbondale, Ill. The annual Paul Laurence Dunbar memorial will be held Sunday afternoon, June 29, at 4 p. m. under the management of Julius N. Avendorph. The speaker and place will be announced later. The Thompson Colts, under the captaincy of Louis Thompson, and the Emergencies, under the captaincy of Julius N. Avendorph, will meet in their annual Decoration Day baseball game at Washington Park at 3 p. m. The rivalry is as intense as ever, therefore a hotly contested game is expected. The Green Lilly Millinery, 2847 State street, is offering a beautiful display in summer millinery and invites your inspection this week at reasonable prices. Remodeling a specialty. Special attention to dyeing and curling of feathers.—Adv. Mr. Charles Mackey, who has been in Lexington, Ky., for several months, returned to Chicago this week. He was accompanied by his fine bulldog "Busee." Mrs. Mackey did not accompany her husband on his return as she had not quite finished her visit to relatives in different parts of the state but she expects to return to the city in two weeks. "Before and After the Marriage" is the title of the poem recently composed by Miss Bettola Fortson, which has caused much comment among the literary set. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mudy and daughter of Eureka, Ill., were the guests of Lawyer and Mrs. F. L. Barnett, 3234 Rhodes avenue, last week. Mr. Mudy was the first Negro contractor in Illinois to discover a substance that when used in building concrete houses would keep them from cracking in winter. Messrs. Prince and George Glaucon, 3342 State street, left the city on day for Atlanta because of the of their father. ~ News Notes of the ae Capital cones BY I. W. THON P(N semen ‘Washington, D. C., May 30—Dr. ohn R. Franols, for thirty-five years “practicing physician here, and onc af tho district's wealthiest and most ageful citizens, 18 dead at the age of fifty-seven years. His death came att er an {llness of six weeks and was due to a complication of diseases. ‘The fu neral services were held Monday at the 26th street Presbyterian church, Rev. F. J. Grimke officiating. Dr. Francis had been acting surgeondn-chict ot ‘Freedmen’s hospital, a member ot the staff for years; was president of the Social Settlement Association, ant served on the Board of Education. He 4s survived by four sons, all of whom have achieved a marked degree of success in professional life. ‘The commencement exercises of Howard University will be held June 4 Cards have been received by friends here announcing that Mr. and Mrs. Jo: seph Lawrence Jones will give in mar- Hage thelr daughter, Myra Gtbson, to Dr. Heury Clay Bryant, on the attér- noon of Wednesday, the fourth of June, at 6 o'clock, at 1537 Blair ave- nue, East Walnut Hills, Ciueinnatl, 0. ‘The young eouple will’ be “at hoine" after June § at 616 North 16th street, Birmingham, Ala. ‘Tho 12th street branch of the Y. M. ©. A. spent for postage for the year ended April 30, $117; for telephoue, $147; for printing and stationery. $453.75. ‘The electric light bill was $1,124; $704 went for coal; and the water cost. $206. ‘The closing exercises of the Nation: al Training School for Girls, of which Miss Nannie H. Burroughs is princi- Pal, will be held at the Howard thea- ter, Friday, June 6, at 4:30 o'clock. ‘The day before, June 5, will be Field Duy at the school at Lincoin Heights. There will be a'basketball game, and Addresses and music, together with a flue dinner by the domestic science classes. A folksong concert will be 8 feature of the entertainment at the Howard, and the proceeds will be de- Yted to providing modern tubs for new laundry at the school. Miss Wurrougls is anxious to have: every lover of race progress present with her on June 5 and 6, and she asks that they make no other engagement those dates. | Dr. C. W. Childs, one of Washine- ton’s ablest advocates of educational and soclal uplift, has been named as 4 member of the Board of Education, to succeed Lawyer R. R. Horner, who retires June 30. ‘The appointmenc is for three years. it is the consensus of opinion that no better solection could have been made. ‘Tho new ment ber is popular with alb classes of our citizens and Is ardently devoted to the Welfare of our public schools. Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the mu- nicipal eourt, delivered the prineipal address of the commencement at Liv- ingstone College, Salisbury, N. C., Monday evening. He spoke for the two oldest literary societies of the Old North State, the ‘Hood and the Gar- "icon and tha. audience which greet: | 2d him was one of the most distin- guished that has ever been held’ in he South, Robert A. Prather, of Little Rock, Ark., has reached here with the long- ooked-for petition signed by mere han 8,000 white railway mail clerks, .eking an order segregating white and solored clerks in the Railway Mail Service. ‘The petition says that from ifteen to twenty clerks work in the game car; that the white clerks are often outnumbered by Negroes, some- mes subject to thelr authority, and on Jong runs have to share sleeping juarters with them. Postmaster Geu- sFal Burleson, to whom the immortal locument was presented, has prom- ged to take the matter under consid- sration. i “Counselor and Mrs, Thomas L. fones, of 1901 Vermont avenue, an- joiince, the marriage of their daugh- er;~Georgia C, to Dr. William: H. fucker, a rising young dentist of ‘Ittsburgh, Pa, Mr. and Mrs. Tucker vere married in Canada April 30, and vil make their future home in De- roit, Mich., where a beautiful house 1a8 been furnished, and a business of ice for Dr. Tucker has been opened. Mrs. Tucker was immensely popular n the younger social ezt here, heeatise ft her lively disposition and engaging manners, She recently took a course ot study at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, q. ¥. Counselor Jones visited the appy couple in Detroit Inst week. ‘Mr. W. Calvin Chase, Jr, has been appointed director of the printing de- jartment in the Cardoze Vacational school. He has had large experience in the business, having served as fore- man of the mechanical department of he Washington Bee Triangle Printing Sompany for a number of years and nas been general manager of the Bee Triangle Printing Company. do- ng a job business. Mr. Chase is also a violinist of exceptional talent. Tt 4s pretty generally conceded that yhe next vacancy on the Board of Bdu- sation will be filled by the appoint- ment of Lawyer W. L. Houston, who was named last year, Dut was disquali- fied by reason of not having: lived con- sinuously in the district for the previ- gus three years, ‘This disability will pe removed py the time another va- eancy occurs, and belated justice will pe done the brililant young barrister and former grand master of the C. U. 0. of O. F. : % J Conktif, Brice delivers the annual comme|come\t address for the Whit- tod nial schog at Durham, N. C,,next Tuesda: R. W. THOMPSON. Washilgton’s worst alleys must go. ‘That ts ue edict issued py the Na- tonal Clic Federation and Congress will aid ithe work of reforming hows: ing condlions in the entire district. This moyment will greatly ald the borer pele of the race who consil- tute the shjor portion of the popula- ton of thge plrgue spots. William WV. Cooke, who recently closed outhhis labors as superinten- dent of cdstruction of the federati building at fonton, Ohio, has been as- signed to asimilar duty at Bowling Greon, Ohio! His salary is $2,000 per annum. He's under the direction of the supervisig architect of the treas- ury departmat, and is regarded as one of the mst efficient men in the business, : Fred R. Mare, editor of the New York Age, wa in the city a day or 80 Jast week, sinding up his affairs as United Stats Minister to Liberia. He was called 4 the state department to sign importait documents, to audit the recounts ofpis oflice-and to cleat the decks for hijsuecessor. Although Mr. Moore did it go to his post, he ‘Was, for thirty\days, a full-fledged Minister to Libeja and was held by the state departn)nt for the perform- ance of all the fujztions appertaining to the office. ‘The “tempest ina teapot” that has been brewing in th office of the Re- corder of Deeds, byeause of the mali- cious meddling ofa so-called “Fair Play Association,” tas subsided, with Recorder Henry Liteoln Johnson fully master of the situation. The admin- {stration of Col. Johrion has been phe- nomenally suecesstu. aud the office was never in better condition than now, nor was there ever a greater de- gree of harmony améig the attaches of the place. Rev. Winfield Henr| Mixon, who preached the Thanksgiving sermon for the Odd Fellows of :he district at Convention hall Sunda: evening, May U1, is presiding elder of the Huntsville (Ala.) district of the A-M. E. church, and is prominently mentioned in con: nection with the bishopric of bis de- nomination. Dr. Mixon is editor of the Selma News. He is an able speak er and as a bishop woud “look the part” to a nicety. He is being strong- ly supported and his friends confldent- ly predict his election in 1936, Counselor J. Frank Waeaton, the leading candidate for ths Liberian Mission, {s still in the city, aud is'sald to be hopeful of appointment soon. Charles Stewart, the glove-trotting representative of the Assoclated Press, spent Sunday in the elty with frlends. He spoke in the afternoon at the big anniversary celebration of the Y. M. C. A, and preached in the evening for Rev. W. H, Jernagin at the Mt, Car- mel Baptist church. Mr. Stewart will be one of the: stellar ights at the Philadelphia ‘convention 6t' tits "Na- tional Negro Press Association next August. Mrs. B. K. Bruce recently addressed the National Counell of Women and spoke eloquently on “The Conserva- tion of Childhood.” MR. PHIL H. BROWN. ae 2 aN S Bete SR pea ae eM Se RIE BRE ARE a a" oe Oe 4 SC SR Go > Re Pa i a al je Essie an GOES AsO Bae cae Spee eo LORS UR ONE ONE RRR ae SSE Cite ae aes | POE Se are Owner and Editor of the Only Daily Newspaper. Published in the Inter est of the Race South of the Mason snd Dien Lips. A farmer saw a recipe advertised for keeping wells and cisterns from freem ing in winter. Having sent a dozen stamps, he received the following: “Take in your well or cistern at night and stand it in front of the fire.” Daily Thought. . -Whether you be man or woman you will never do anything in the world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.— James Lane Allen, ‘Truest, Noblest Development, ~ ‘ve often said that husbands and wives reach their truest and noblest evelopment when they are compl: mentary to each other—irs, Wood row Wilson, | Makes Quite a Difference, ‘Mason—“Do you think It’s unlucky to have 13 at table?” Brown—“Not it ‘tho thirteenth is paying for the din- ner.” . . Her Diploma. “Sho says. she went abroad to fintsh her education. I wonder if sho learned much?” “She told me she had six new ways to fix her hair."—Judge.. ‘Stilt Much Room In Brazil, Brazil can aceommodate many mil Hons of people without overcrowding. Good Definition of Concelt. ~ A conceited man is Iike a boot mb nus the soles—he {s uppermost in. hia own mind, without understanding. Easy. Daily Thought. Her Dinloma. AIRSHIPS USED IN BALKANS Writer Vividly Describes Two Scones He Witnessed During the Recent ‘Gontlick ‘There, “As I stood watching one day I saw two scenes in this grim drama which made my pulses beat with great ex cltement,” says a writer in “The Bal kan War,” a book by Philip Gibbs and Bernard ‘Grant. “A great bird flow across the sky toward the clty and ‘as it lew it sang a droning song like the buzzing of an enormous bee. It Was a monoplane, flown by a Bulgart an aviator, who had volunteered to Teconnolter the Turkish defenses. It Gisappeared. swittly Into the emoke wrack, and for somo time I Ustened intently to a furious fusillade which Seemed to meet this winged spy. At ter halt an hour the aeroplane came dack, flying swiftly away trom the shot and shell which pursued It trom the low lying hills, Its wings were Plereed, so that one could seo-the sky through them, but {t flew stendily trom the chase of death, and I heard Its rhythmic heart beat overhead. Ite escape was certain now. It bad mocked at the pursuit of the shells, the loud beat of {ts engine above me was 0 song of triumph. I watebed it Glsappear agaln—to safety. So It Seemed, but death has many ways of capture, and when I came back to Mustafa Pasha that day I heard that tho unfortunate aviator, after his ot cape from the guns, had fallen from & great height within sight of home and that the hero's body lay smashed to pieces in the wreckage of his ma: chine, “Then on another éay I saw another drama in the air. While my eyes Watched the smoke clouds from the siege guns sometNing twinkled and Giittered to tho lett of the four tall Tainarets of the great mosque of Adrt anople. It was the smooth sill of an airship which caught the rays of the sun; this cigar-shaped craft rose slowly and steadily to a fair height, though I think {t was tethered at one end. It rose above penceful ground Juto a great tranquillity, which lasted about ten minutes, Then suddenly there was a terrific clap of thunder and a shell burst to the lett of the alr ship. Z gave a great ory. It seemed to me that the frail craft had burst and disappeared Into nothingness, “But a few seconds later, when the smoke was wafted away, I saw the airship still poised steadily above the earth, untouched by that death ma chine. A second shell was flung sky. ward, far to the right, and for af hour T watched shells rise continually round that airship, trying to tear It down from tts high observation, but never atriking it. T do not know the names of the pien who piloted that shlp, but Whoever they were, they may boast of a courage which kept them at thelr post in the sky amid that storm of shells.” ‘Ancient Advocates of Suffrane. In casting about for original ideas and suggestions for the many floats which formed the principal feature of thelr parade on the last day of May, the Just Government league members discovered that even in Biblical tmes there were advocates of the suffrage movement. As a result, threo Bible celebrities were represented tn the pageant, They were Miriam, the sis- ‘ter of Moses, and Deborah and Hulda, ‘the Israelite judges. These three were orgeously arrayed in garments be tting their ttme and occupied one of the most elaborate floats in the geant. ‘Madam L. Von F, Mountford, a rest dent of Jerusalem, lecturer on Bible lands and an authority on the correct dress for the ancient days, gave. the benefit of her knowledge for the pur- pose of making the Biblical float and figures true to legendary times. Miriam, the sister of Moses, was pre. sented as the Woman who led the Woman's parade across the Red sea, ‘The banner of Deborah showed her as lender of the armies of Israel and Hulda was suggested as a teacher and leader—Baltimore American, Aztecs Had No Fear of Hoodoo 13. ‘The famous Aztec calendar stone, now in the National museum of Mex leo, {8 @ block of basalt weighing twenty-five tons and having a diame ter of eleven feet. Encircling _ the head of the sun god s a diadem bear. ing hleroglyphies representing the dl: visions of time and the Aztec mthod of numbering the years. ‘The number of days In thelr year was 365, as in ours. Each year had a different emblem repeated - every four years, The first was called Tock: tll, or rabbit; the second, Acatel, oF reed; the third, Teeptal, or flint; ‘the fourth, Calli, or house. The years were further arranged by thirteens, four such periods making a Mexican age. ‘When the City of Mexico was taken by Cortez tn 1521, and the great tem ple destroyed, the calendar stone was eft in the square. It was buried In 1555, and not recovered again until 1790. Patrlote. ‘Vice-President Marshall was talking tm New Yorke about a temoun anune millionaire: “The man is a great patriot,” aid the witty and genial vice-president. “Yet, for all his pa- tote tall some People think ‘ne doesn't really love his country. The idea. Him not love his country! Why, he loves his country to well Coat Nee take the whole of it If he could. As it te, he's taken far more than his hare, ‘Lore hie country Indeed—he positively adores it!" ‘Three High Mountains Mount Mitchell ts the most lofty mountain in the eaatern part of tho ‘United States. It is located In Yau- county, N. C. and according to @ Unltd’ States’ Geological Survey 16 6,711 feet above sea level, There re two other mountains in the Ap plachian system above 6,000 teet— Yount Guyot in Tennessee, 6,636 fet, and Mount Washingtan, in New apshire, 6,293 feet, ‘ Prepare! Never write on a subject without Grst having read yourself full of tt; \d never read-on a subjedt till you /ijfe thought sourett Bondy on i “Richter. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. ST EE {BRIDES HIDE WEALTH : —_—_ ROMANTIC HAPPENINGS THAT , ARE SOMEWHAT UNUSUAL, panies | Gases Have Been Known, However | and the Marriages Have Been || ~ Happy—Sad Case In Reported : ‘Cron Oituabiees: Romance and reality generally keep a respectable distance apart when it comes to millions and marriage. Ten- nyson has his poem of the lord who wooed the girl as a poor man and sur- prised her when he took her home to share his noble name and mighty do- main. But this was the man with the money seeking the women who had none and Keeeping his wealth a se cret. Then there was your old friend Claude Melnotte, who courted and won the eclebrated “Lady of Lyons, pre- tending that he was a regular Croesus instead of a gardener’s san. He trled to keep romanco and reality apart, but eventually the ax dropped on the scheme, ‘The New York case of Miss Thryza Bensoa and Montague Flagg the other day, however, reverses the usual plot of the novelist. Mr. Flagg met Misa Benson at an innocont house party. They were mutually attracted {mmedt- ately. So Flagg pald ardent court. He wrote the young Indy and she wrote Bim, he ali the while never suspect. Ing she was an helress to “seven fig- ures of fortune.” Every once in a while Something would happen that would all but reveal the secret, but Aliss Ben- son would give the “hush” sign and the subject would be turned. At last Flagg proposed, was accepted, and the couple ‘were married; on the wedding day the bridegroom learned “officially” that his wife was the granddaughter of Robert Hoo and destined to Inherit riches it would take quite a little while to count. A, wealthy Milwaukeo widow « few years ago advertised in a matrimonial paper that she would make a good wife for tho right kind of a man. She picked out the best photographed man that answered, and thought she'd try this novel plan to smoke out the pos- sible fortune hunter. When they met sho said: “Thave money and at the same time Thaven’t. It'll all depend. Don't ask me any more questions. We'll try It for six months.” ‘They were married. The bridegroom proved the most silent kind of a man. ‘The former widow could hardly get a word out of him. But he was a deter- mined, steady working, sober chap and she fell in love with him. At the end ot six months she sald to him: “It's all right. You're my man. I've plenty of money.” But the six months’ husband spoke more volubly than sho had ever known him to before. Said he: “Nothin’ doin’—nothin' doin’. Was Just goin’ to tell you nothin’ doin’. t've got money myself, I thought 16 try you out the same way. The splice Gon't sult. Me for Nevada. Nothin’ doin’” Mild Atonement by Mr, Pozozzie. “I suppose you think I ate your old collar button,” retorted Mrs, Pozozzle, as she glared deflantly at the form of her beloved spouse, bending and scrutinizing the rug and: all the cor- ners of the room. “I may look like a goat, but I don’t ‘eat collar buttons, yet.” “Now, Amy don't get yourselt all worked up Ike that—I merely sug- gested that you may have accidental- ly, without seeing It, dusted my collar button off the dresser—you are such a fine housekeeper.” “Yes, but that isn't what you sat. You inainuated*that I had been med dling with your things—that I had taken It. Why, what fs that you have in your hand?” ‘Mr. Pozozzle looked down at the col- lar button sheepishly and when his eves met those of his wife he felt lim- self shrinking under her scorn, “1 was thinklng about something else,” he said after the manner of an apclosy. “I was thinking about that trip we ore going to take to Yellow- ‘stone park next month.”—Kansas Cliy Star, Maseaneta Work. As the days pass by the work of “Grandpapa Massenet,” the French composer, who died recently, 1s grow- ing in public favor, and the Purisan newspapers are supplying no small additions to the fund of anecdote con- cerning him. His Inst work, “Pan- urge,” a subject taken as the name Indicates from the old and not over- delicate humorist, Rabelais, was a great delight to him. Apropos of “Panurge,” he sald: “The brain is always Gnder the influence of the belly. In order to get the true Rabe- laisian tone, it was necessary to put myself on :. regime of sausages, bacon and cabbage, irrigated with copious tumblers of drink, But Iwas always in danger of upsetting my stomach.” Women as “White Wings.” ‘The director of public works, Mr. Cooke, is going to appoint women in- spectors of street cleaning, not, aa ‘he_sald, to encourage the equal suf- frage movement, but for the sake of efficiency in ferreting out dirt. Cooke believes women Inspectors wil be moro conscientious than men. For these tenets he has had practical demonstrations during his term of of- fice by the employment there’ of. young woman who bas acted in capacity of private inspector for Alrector. She ts not on the city roll, and her salary has come & private sources. Her fleld covers\§4j “manner of public contracting work\ Philadelphig Dispatch to the New York Tribune. Ta a a Helen, five, ‘and grandma grasped ends of the chicken wishbone, and made wishes. The bone flew apart, and Helen danced around the rdom crying: “I'l get my wish! I'l get my wish!” “What did yeu wish, Helen?” asked her father. “With great glee she answered: “I wished our dog hadn't died!” DISGRACE OF TETLOW By CLARENCE HOLCOMB, “This Conroy party comes into the bunch grass country from Noo York,” sald the judge. “Tendertoot?” “Say, he's that green that when he climbs ‘down off the box of tho stage he looks up an’ down the street afore he gets off. ‘Frald he's goin’ to step Im front of trolley car. “Sure he's green, but he's _gool stuff, I'm runnin’ a bunch of control cattle on Stinkin’ Water mountain that summer, an’ I gives bim a job. Shure {t looks like makin’ him a prest ent of them wages, but he's such a decent sort a chap I ain't got the heart to turn him away. I hears about him every month in Tompson's report. He says: “‘T thought when you sent bim out here you must be losin’ your mind, but T mies you knew wot you was doin’. “He's a fine chap, an’ a hard worker.” “it ain’t long attor hid till the Siret snow falls on the mountain, an’ the cattle has to be got in on the home ranch. “Is hard work this, fur strange camps don't appeal to the cow-bruto none, s0 after It’s all over I gives the boys a week in town, T hangs aroupd the boardin' house principle, an' Joe keops me company, The house was run at that time by a little widow by the name of Cummin's, “It seems a fellow named Black Jack Tetlow was playin’ all suits both ways from the middle tryin’ to win the widow, but she don't enthuse. Final, when Joo arrives on the scone she passes him up like he's a whito chip, which makes htm imagine Joe's allenatin’ them affections. “Harry, Jed an’ Barney is all down to the saioon, an’ before we turns in, Joo an’ T lights our pfpes an’ strolls Gown town. As we pass the saloon the boys is in I takes it Into my head to drop in an’ try to get them to come to bed an’ Joe follows. “We ain't no more than entered, when a slabsided iid called Goggle Bye George, sticks his foot between Joe's legs an’ trips-him up. This Gog- slo Bye George's eyes atlok out like « shrimps, but when Joe gets up, he shure puts one of them back normal. Just one lick, an’ Goggle Bye ain't got no more fight In him than a sheep, but he don't need to do his own fight. fn’, fur right hyer Black Jack takes his hand an’ plays it tur him. “Gettin’ up from the table, where he's been dealin’ stud poker he walks up to Joe. “Wot do you mean” he snarled, ‘a hitting of my particular friend?” “Joe didn’t say anything, just stood his ground. “Well, I make you talk!” shouts Black Jack, ‘haulln’ off an’ knockin’ Joe over a couple o# chairs, Joe picks himself up, brushes his clothes, an’ faces Black Jack, “You're not goin’ to shoot, me?" asks Black Jack, like he's alarmed, ‘“*¥es,' says Joo, I think I shall.’ ““Now you're talkin’ ike a sport, even if you ain't got the ear marks,’ spouts Black Jack, ‘ “With this he motions the crowd to get off the firin’ tine, pulls his gun, an’ goes to the further end of the room, “Joe, he pulls a bulldog 32 he's raked ‘up somewheres, but keeps on standin’ in the center of the room, “You picks the quarrel, and you suggests tho weapons. Now, I'm goin’ to name thé distance,’ says Joe. “Wot's the matter with this?’ asks Black Jack. ‘ ‘Nothin’, says Joe,/ ‘ily the school Tattends when I'ma} us teaches mart ners instead of sharp-shootia’, which same system seems to have peen re- versed where you're brought up. Now it you will be so kind says Joe, bowin’ low, ‘you will step this way’ “"Wot do you mean” stammera Black Jack. "| “"T mean,’ says Joe, cool as a mint Jullp, ‘that this alfair 13 goin’ to be breast to breast.’ ““'For a moment Black Jack looks at hhim in surprise, then swallows several times an’ hangs his head. “if he don't except he knows it’s his Anish In the cow country, an’ Hkewise it's the samo if he does, fur even a tenderfoot like Joe can’t ‘miss at that range. Black Jack is a bad man, with more than one notch in hls gun, but he don’t dare run his brand on the Hittle slickear that’s standin’ there in the middle of the room, even if his horns ain't out of the velvet. He looks around at the crowd, then seein’ {t ain’t no use he shoves his gun in his pocket, an’ goes over an’ gets his hat. As he does this, Tompson gives a hiss, an’ though you can see It hurts he never turns. “Black Jack Tetlow is a garabler,” says the fudge, as we arose and pushed our chairs against the wall, “but he lets a tenderfoot make him lay down a elnch.” Reece HaNA Wo Sali Bheer Bik Gah. Worth the Money, ¢ Sam, the chore man, returned from the city with a scartpin that ‘contain: eda “diamond” of no usual size, It was the pride of his heart and the envy of his village companions. He treated all inquiries from them as to {ts value and its authenticity with high scorn. His employer, after a week of bask- ing in {ts radiance, asked Sam about Its history. "Sam," he said, “is it’a real dia- Sona?” Await,” sald Sam, “if it ain't I've Abn skun out of ‘a half dollar,"— ufesiee. a os —————_ * 'FoSyelr Speech Ye Shall Know Them: Wvaveler who belleved himself to Nee praise ested stat a cénibal isle bid for three days in terror of his Iife. Driven out by bun- ger, he discovered a thin wisp of smoke rising from a clump of bushes inland, and crawled carefully to study tire type of savages about it. Just as he reached the clump he heard a voice sey: “Why in — did you play that card?” He dropped on his knees and, dovoutly rafsing bis hands, cried: Thank God, they are Christians!” Nenana Capita) ATFEAIIRS _n2el fee Representatives’ Hall Suggests a Roman Circus Cannon’s Poker Table Is Auctioned for $16.00 Frenchmen Are Leaders in Navigation of the Air Two Toms Are Confused by Mail and Express aero, beled est UNE ot WARE ReTON the new seating arrangement in tho representa: tives’ hall suggests a Roman circus, and the sittings of the house may sometime furnish a Roman bollday. The 485 members sit on benches ar. Tanged in semfcircle, and rising In stepa to give all a clear view of the arena in front of tho speaker's des whore the lenders in debate take thelr places, and conduct tho legislative contests. ‘This new arrangement may Conduee to more orderly consideration of legislation, and it may not. tt will, however, centralize the proceedings, and Mf they become dramatic, with Physical contests, it will be easy to confine the actors to the ring, and givo all the menibers a better’ view than under the old arrangement, ‘Time has been when statesmen on the hill used the old argument of physleal force and pugilistic skill, and in most of these instances the’ dra- matic features were marred by the Jack of proper rules to keep the con- testants in the ring. They had a weak. ness for fighting anywhere in the hall, and with anything that was within Teach, and there have been a number of such contests which wero witnessed by few of the members because there Was no ring and no rules and no pro gram. There have been fights on the TSE ook mittertal He chet ond de seph G. Cannon to the capital was Severed the other day when the fur- niture and furnishings of the house at 1014 Vernon avenue, where he Uved for many years, were gold under the auctioncer's hammer, 4’ few mem- Bers of congress and a dozen promi- nent society Women were present, but most of those who made purchases at the dismantling of the house where history was minde were dealers. ‘There was a number of relic and souvenir hunters present. They got busy, espectally when the contents of Mr. Cannon's own robin and the It brary were sold. The library has seen many a hard-fought battle at @raw poker, at which game the “Sage of Danvilie” Is reputed to be a ge- nius. In this room a. sturdy oak ta- ble, around which Mr. Cannon and his friends met at games that were not political was the object of lively Didaing.. It was knocked down to Dr. €. M. Beach of Morrow, 0., for $16. The bronze electric lamp in this room that was wont to shino alike upon the full hovse and ‘the bobtall flush brought only $1.26, A grand plano, with keys yellow and discolored from age, was sold for $05 to a dealer who sald he bought a aD. SE i on aoe Tie, cazate sivas wate 2 nas ee ae 26d ee ates tee oe flights in a heavierthan-alr machine at Fort Myer, Va., in 1908, is the sub- Ject of a statement compiled by the war department and just made public. piclergeetirieeny Aer sahistg Soe taromege ucemng ane ‘United States, it is disclosed that vir- ae ates te acted at aiid at ies ethene ee been accomplisired by foreign airmen, ie acereiib In 1909, the records show, the sreat- sat ie, ip estes sta eras So See pcre now stands at more ‘hen 20,600 feet, A thee ot Geto ae Ee prietor of the Losekain cafe, Is a native of Washingtcn. ‘Thomas R, Maraball, the vice-prest- dent of the Uxited States, ts a native of Indiana aud 9 Washingtonian only by recent adoption. ‘These facts have not yet been sut ficiently clarined tn the brain of the employes of the Washington postoffice who handle the mall of both men. The same thing {s true of the men who has charge of the local office of a certain express company, ‘Tho result of this to that the vice- president bas been supplied with enough rye whieky to last him a year had he an appetite for it worthy of one whose birth among the blue grass- es entitled hin to the designation of colonel. Also the wlie of the Losekam proprietor has-sent back to the manu- facturer a dyess which which was do- Uvered to her marked “Value, $150.” ‘The trouble started wfth the mail. "Tom" Mershall, the cafe ‘proprfetor, began tc receive mail addressed to Rn How’ Does 1 -Gs£ Aaroes? At a certain eastern. university one ofthe professors was. conductiag ap examination in physiology. He asked for @ description of the circulation at tho extremittes, meaning of-course, the rapiMlary. clreulation. ‘Tbe youth he elle wgon eviden:! 1 ot now pe ahrar? Ube tc he replied . one leg . ‘ayémon. floor with fists, with finger nails, with canes and pokers, with books, pens and Inkwells, and they lave so far ignored the rules as to engage in bair- pulling, scratching and biting. But with no inkwells or pens or books or pokers lying around, there will be less abuse of the rules governing fair fight- ing. The speaker éan better refereo the contests, too, as they will be down In front of his desk, whero he can seo every move made in the ring. Champ Clark has confessed that his early ambition was to be a prize fighter, and he may now have an opportunity to act as referee over fights In the new cireus of the house of representatives. In 1856 Representative Galusha Grow of Pennsylvania and Reprasenta- tive Keith of South Carolina had a bit- ter controversy, In which the latter called Grow a “Republican puppy,” and Grow retorted with “negro driver." There was a free fight on the floor, and among those who became involved were Elihu B. Washburn of Miinois; his brother, Cadwallader Washburn, and Representative Potter of Wisconsin; Representative Barks- dale of Missississipp! and several oth- ers. In this Instance passion gave way to ridicule when Cadwallader Wash- burn selzed Barksdale by the hair and Ufted the whole poll from. a perfectly bald head. Waving the wig In the air ‘as a wild Indian might wave a sealp, Washburn danced about the floor until the whole house was con- vulsed with laughter and the ght was forgotten. Potter was afterward challenged to ‘mortal combat by one of the-southern men, and he named Boston Common as the place for the duel with clapboards for weapons. The sense of the ridiculous again spoiled the seriousness of the quarrel. ”» Ga) & oe KS Gaus iy i} La it for speculation, Two leaded gines sons who prized them for their as- aged, which, according to a notation Christie's, fh London, in the early 80s. sovaiter 3 toe txt seesee_ as were Congressman and Mrs. Nolan scatter ocean ero sioner Mrs. G. M. Bowers. While the height of something over 10,000 has been attained by a dirigible balloon. The aeroplanes, however, have demonstrated that they can riso bigher and much more rapidly. than the balloon type of alr craft, and for that reason thelr efficiency in a military sense Is regarded as much greater. Im both speed and duration of Might the strides sinco 1909 have been remarkable. In that year the speed record was $8 miles an hour, while the length of time that a maching Kept in the air was 4 hours aud 17 minutes. The present record for speed now {s 108.9 miles per hour made by Verd®es of France, while an- other Frenchman, Fourney, raised the record for duration flight to 13 hours and 17 minutes. Busson, still another Frenchman, also recently established a record for speed with passengers. With five per- sons with him In his machine he made 54 miles an hour in sustained Might, ‘The war department records show that six persons have been carried to a height of 2,052 feet. OD 2D) 7 -ReSake -— S77 ay ~ he “iPhone Morell and yore crevkad Indiana” Me euntacted some friend was trying to play a joke cub ut invecugaton mesanoes that the postman was the humoriat, con chin fae Tees pons intent “okad oa? tena letter before the mai? trouble was risnigtseed out Toe-iec pease troubles dij not end there, however The sieepresdeas tele fs not a drinking map. But secretly he received a barrel of a popular Sete oe, aa eee dent {s no. through explaining the af tae ye ° pornos assests, sasKeadaide be ce A new breed of dairy cattle known as the Mswarra breed has been de- veloped in New South Wales. It was obtained by crossing Shorthorns, Longhorns, Devons “and Ayrahires, This new breed of cattle has become a favorite for dairying tn the Ilawhrra district, New. South Wales, though tt is’ hardly known ia. America—Farm and Fireside ~ . / MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC "All Passes, Art Alone Endures" Last week out of a class of eighty piano students in the Teachers' Certificate Class at the Chicago Musical College, Hilbert Earl Stewart, oldest son of Dr. H. E. Stewart, pastor of Wayman Chapel, qualified in the preliminary examinations to contest for the medals. Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in a competition to which the public was invited in Zeigfeld theater he won the gold medal. This is the first time in the history of the Chicago Musical College that a youth of color has won a gold medal in the piano department. He receives his teacher's certificate at the commencement exercises at the Orchestra hall, the latter part of June. PROSPEROUS CISCO CITIZEN THROUGH This week Mr. J. T. Wabash avenue, has as and Mrs. J. Barnes of Cal. Mr. Barnes is on enterprising business race can boast of. In he is engaged in the ness and is assisted by besides, he is skilled to tombiles and realize from these occupation they will travel the PLEASURE DELAYED. On account of inclement weather and at the special request of many friends, the concert by the Mundy Concert Co., set for Monday, May 26, at Quinn Chaphe, is postponed until Tuesday night, June 3. The management wishes to assure the music-loving public that it is a [Name] THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S HOLIDAY MISS GLADYS M. SELLERS With Umbrian Glee Club, at Olivet Baptist Church, Monday, June 9th treat to hear this splendid company in grand concert. They are at Quinn Chapel Tuesday night. June 3. Rev. W. D. Cook, pastor. Mrs. J. E. Lewis, president. Plenty of Grandfathers. Little Helen's father had been l ing up his genealogical tree, and quently spends his leisure event noting, over papers, the vart AMATEUR DRAMA. "Thy Will Be Done" Postponed. This beautiful drama is written by Mrs. Julia Y. Zetter Johnson, is to be given at the Pekin Theater on Saturday afternoon, June 14th, at 3 o'clock for the benefit of Provident Hospital. It was previously advertised for Monday and Tuesday, 9th and 10th, but the management was forced to postpone it until the 14th, and all tickets will hold good for that date. RIVALRY OF EXCELLENCE It is very refreshing to know that there are great forces for good at work in the business and professional world; that improvements are big the natural expression of uplifted thought; that example, purer motives, higher ideals, and the rivalry of excellence are leavening the world; that oppression is decreasing in order that spontaneous effort may be utilized; that courtesy and kindness are gaining recognition as factors of success and that men are learning to love their daily work, because through it they feel the divine impulse. DR. C. THOS. NICHOL, 3500 S. State Street Sickroom Screen A screen in the sickroom is almost indispensable, for it is needed to keep light from the patient's eyes, to guard the bed from drafts, or shut out the sight of medicine bottles and so forth. An excellent sanitary screen is made by tacking white oilcloth on to a frame, then painting on in oil a pretty scene as birds or butterflies. These screens can be washed as often as necessary. Wondering Where the "Space" is. You know how crowded a second-hand furniture store is, always piled high with odds and ends of household goods. Well, there is such a shop on the South side, in a one-story shack, which the other day posted this sign in the window: "Space for rent." "I suppose," remarked a man who was passing, "there must be a vacancy under one of the tables."—Kansas City Star. Not Hardly. Doctor (to an anxious husband and father)—"All the baby wants is some good milk, and take care that it always comes from the same cow. As for the mother, there's nothing really the matter with her, only a little weakness, that's all. And she'll soon pick up if she has every day some underdone beefsteak." Anxious Husband—"From the same ox. doctor?" "Jarndyce and Jarndyce." Seven years ago a New York real estate operator left $40,000 to "the cause of charity." Recently the court decided the will valid, but now there is no estate to distribute—the lawyers have it. The purpose of the will has been accomplished—New. York Herald. Youthful Logician. "Now, Edgar," said the teacher to one of the members of the primary class in grammar, "what is the plural of tomato?" "Ketchup," was the prompt, but unexpected reply. I PROSPEROUS SAN FRANCISCO CITIZENS PASS THROUGH CITY. This week Mr. J. T. Cassell, 3521 Wabash avenue, has as his guests Mr. and Mrs. J. Barnes of San Francisco, Cal. Mr. Barnes is one of the most enterprising business men that the race can boast of. In his home town he is engaged in the printing business and is assisted by his wife and, besides, he is skilled in repairing automobiles and realizes large profits from these occupations. They will travel through Montreal and other portions of Canada; also through the state of New York. While in New York City they will be the guests of Miss Cooper, 52 W. 132d street. From there they will go to Washington and there they will be the guests of Mrs. Flemming, on East street, N. E. Then they will travel as far south as New Orleans, and late in the season will return to their beautiful home in California. ```markdown ``` Plenty of Grandfathers. Little Helen's father had been looking up his genealogical tree, and frequently spends his leisure evenings poring over papers from the various historical societies relative to the matter. One day while Helen was playing with her little friends, a childish dispute arose as to which was the best looking. Helen, almost in tears, blurted out: "Well, Alice may be the prettiest, and Dorothy has the nicest dressed, but I have sheets of grandfathers at home." What Shall I Give Her? If funds are low and a wedding present is a necessity to a friend, make her a "memory" book—or books—covering stiff backed blank books with white satin or pretty silk. Inside have the titles indexed—books, business addresses, Christmas list, garden lists, invitations, new dishes. A companion book can be made and filled with "own" tried recipes from friends. One Limit He is Afraid to Pass. "As a general proposition, I care little for the plaudits of criticisms of my fellow men," stated Pip Maudling, the blase young clubman of Skeeades. "While I am not defiant of public opinion, I am to a great extent indifferent to it. But, try as I may, I have never been able to persuade myself that my feet are small enough to permit me to wear white shoes without violating the laws of physical prosody." Glory of Doing One's Duty To do what we ought is an altogether higher, diviner, more potent, more creative thing than to write the grandest poem, paint the most beautiful picture, carve the mightiest statue or dream out the most enchanting composition of melody and harmony.—Geo. cDonald. Damascus Given Credit The question of who invented real paper has apparently been settled by means of a catalogue of manuscripts in the Royal library of France, made by a Greek scholar at the command of King Henry II. of France. In this cataloguer's own hand are found notes to the effect that "real paper" originated in Damascus. Continues Its Usefulness In Ipoh (Malay Peninsula) one of the pioneer motor-cars in the country is now in almost constant use as a funeral healer. Haulied by cooies, the proud old pioneer wends its frequent, slow, laborious way to the cemetery. Literal Obedience Two little sisters, just promoted, were comparing teachers. Helen said she did not like her new teacher. "I have to like my teacher," spoke up little Mabel. "It is written on the blackboard: 'Love your enemies.'" That Was Art. "Realistic?" repeated the critic, "well, I should say he was realistic. You just ought to have seen the excitement he created in his studio when he drew the corks in a dinner scene he was painting the other day." Peaceable. His parents always had trouble inducing David, age four and one half years, to eat. He was given a plate of tomato soup, and his mother asked if he liked it. He replied, "No, I don't like it"—and then was asked why he was eating it, and replied, "I ain't looking for any trouble." Natives of Madagascar Use Single Words That Tell a Story. The language of Madagascar is held by linguists to be one of the most fertile in poetical expressions. Many of its single words are full of poetry. One of the native names of the island is "the land in the midst of the moving waters." The sun, which for one-half the year is a blaze of unclouded light, is called the "eye of day." A river is a "mother of waters," and the capital the "mother of towns." Those who dwell on the wooded plains are "the people under the leaves." The word for glory and honor means "the flower of the grass." As In Tropical Madagascar. the grasses are as beautiful as they are transitory, the word suggests both the beauty and the brevity of that which depends upon the caprice of a ruling power. The long-borned cattle are the largest and most formidable animals on the island, therefore the military on the island are known as "the horns of the land." The symbol is used as the Bible uses it, to denote strength, power and confidence. Our word hybourisay means "under the mask," and refers to the mask worn by actors in the Grecian theater. The Madagascar word for hybourisay means "becoming good by spreading a mat." The clay floor of the house is covered by a mat, which when soiled is not removed, but covered by a clean one. Often there is a layer of four or five rotten mats on the floor, each one dirtier than the one above it. When a stranger enters the house a fresh mat is spread for him to sit upon, and all looks nice and clean. But underneath is all manner of dirt. The house has become clean by "spreading a mat." The man who is all clean outside and dirty within is a hyphorite who has become "good by spreading a mat." CRAP FUNDS GO TO HOSPITAL Union Hill, N. J., Police Turn Oven Cash Seized in Raids of New York—The North Hudson hospital, Union Hill, N. J. received a donation of $11, mostly in nickels and pennies; recently. It was "subscribed" by the crap players of Union Hill, but it was not a voluntary offering, they having been "frisked" of this amount by the Union Hill police in the past eleven years. As the stakes were taken from the gamesters they were deposited in a glass box in the police station. Chief Wallum found it was nearly full the other day and then decided to give the money to the hospital. "WILD MAN" IS CAPTURED Overpowered by Citizens After Terrorizing People of Lake Minneetonka. Minneapolis, Minn.—A "wild man" who has been seen in a dozen places around Lake Minnetonka, a summer resort west of here, during the last two weeks, was captured after he had appeared entirely nude in the railroad station at Crystal Bay, locked the door and terrified a dozen women who were wafting for a train. The screams of the women brought to their aid a resident of Crystal Bay, who kicked open the door, allowed the women to escape, overpowered the man and held him until the arrival of a deputy sheriff. WEDGED AS HE FLEES FIRE Firemen Are Compelled to Use Axes to Release Fat Médical Officer From Serious Predicament. London.—Called to a fire at the Friendly Societies' Medical institute, Yarmouth, firemen saw the corpulent resident medical officer, Dr. James Anderson, at the window of a third floor bedroom, which was in flames. The escape was run up, but so tightly was the doctor wedged in the window frame that the frame had to be broken with axes before he could be released. He is now in a hospital. To Restore Old Fort Ross Sacramento.—There is a bit of sentiment back of a bill now before this legislature asking for a small appropriation for the restoration of the old Greek chapel and fort at Fort Rosa, Sonoma county. At Fort Ross the Russians landed in 1812 and built the relics Senator Juillard and Assemblymen Slater and Libby wish to be preserved. Recently 1,000 Russians, men, women and children, have again returned to the haven of a century ago and will engage in farming and other pursuits near the old fort. When the old chapel is restored they may again worship therein, as their predecessors old in 1812. Bones 2,100 Years Old Found. Geneva, Switzerland—Prof. Pelsard, the government archaeologist, in excavating at Blassens, near Fribourg, has found imbedded in quartz the bones of a woman, together with some jewelry of the Gallic-Helvetic period. B. C. 150 to 200. The ornamentals were a bronze necklace and a bracelet set with pieces of blue glass. HIS GREAT KNOWLEDGE By NELLIE MULHERN. Mrs. Pollard looked up from the closely written, transparent sheets she was reading at the breakfast table. "Adelaide says that if I write her immediately after getting this letter I'll be able to catch her in London before she sails. She says to address her in care of the British Linen bank. Odd name, isn't it?" "British Linen!" repeated Pollard. "That can't be right, Jane. That's a highly feminine name for a bank." He laughed indulgently. "Feminine or not, that's what she's written quite plainly." "Quite plahly!" scoffed Pollard. "Adelaide was never known to write plainly. And why in the name of all that's legible does she use such diaphanous paper? I suppose she is trying to save enough on her postage to pay the duty on the Paris outfit she's bringing home. It would take a Philadelphia lawyer to declutter that letter of hors. No wonder you imagined that absurd name for a bank!" "Imagined! It's perfectly plain. Look at it yourself. Perhaps with your superior masculine intelligence you can make something else out of it besides British Linen bank." "Shouldn't wonder," replied Pollard, entirely unperturbed by his wife's good natured irony. "Why, now, let's see. British London bank—that's what it is." "British London! Do you think that's a more reasonable name? Why, British London is perfectly ridiculous. Everybody knows London is British. Can you imagine a bank called the United States, Chicago?" "Um—well that's different. Oh, I see now. It's British Line bank. That's it, of course." Mrs. Pollard took the letter back into her own hand and scrutinized the disputed address carefully. "It doesn't look like 'Line' to me, Jim, and besides, what possible meaning could British Line have? That's not a plausible name at all." "It's vastly more plausible than 'Linen', my dear." Pollard rescued his newspaper with the aid of having said the final word. For a few moments Mrs. Pollard allowed the subject to rest. Then she said: "I should be dreadfully annoyed if I misdirected my letter to Adelaide, for she is counting on hearing from home before she sails. I wouldn't disappoint her for the world. "I'm So Glad You Thought of it." I wish I knew what the silly old address really is." "Well, if you're not willing to take my word, call up the Kayes or some of our other English friends and ask them." Mrs. Pollard adopted the suggestion at once, and just as Pollard was lightning his cigar in the hall, preparatory for his departure for the day, she joined him with the letter in her hand. "Violet says that Reg declares he never heard of a British Line bank in London, nor a British London bank, either." "Did you call up Tucker?" "Yes, and he says we must have misread the address, as he is sure there is no bank in London with either of those names. I wish I had asked him if he knew whether there was a British Linen bank." "I think, Jane, that as you are endeavoring to convert Tucker to the suffragist's estimate of woman's ability, it's just as well that you refrained from making that inquiry." "Well, what shall I do? I must get my letter off tonight." "I might take Adelaide's hieroglyphics down to our bank and ask the foreign correspondent." "Yes, do. I'm so glad you thought of it." "I can usually be trusted to find a way out of difficulty." Pollard kissed his wife complacently and left the house. At six o'clock that evening, when he returned, Mrs. Pollard looked at him expectantly. "Did you find out about the bank?" she asked. "Yes, it was a severe case of much ado about nothing, my dear," he replied with elaborate carelessness. "Well, what is the right name?" "Why, it's the—the British Linen bank. If you hadn't raised the question, Jane, we should never have thought of its being anything else." Mrs. Pollard opened her lips, then closed them tight, only to open them again for the escape of a hearty laugh. Whereupon Pollard marched away in dignified silence to prepare for dinner—Chicago Daily News. Simple Rules for Long Life When a man of ninety-seven talks on health, we listen, and especially if his name is Smith. The oldest living graduate of Yale, August Smith, says: "Get to bed early every night. Take your meals regularly. Eat only plain and well-cooked foods. Don't dig around all over creation attending balls and parties and things." Add to this the advice of a noted neurologist who says: "Don't harbor a grouch! Don't live in the pant. Don't play the martyr, but instead, play ball, get busy and saw wood." Miss Fleena Barber has gone to her childhood home, near Louisiana, Mo., to be at the bedside of a younger sister who is very ill. We wish the young lady speedy recovery, and hope to see our Miss Barber back in Evanston soon. A surprise party was given Miss Annette Childs last Friday night, May 23, at her home, at which a large crowd of her young friends enjoyed themselves immensely. Miss Childs made a fine hostess. Caesar Cayles from Macon, Mo., is here on a trip; his many friends will be glad to see him back in Evanston. The Members' Alliance of the Baptist Association met at Mt. Zion Baptist church on Clark street last week and held some very interesting meetings. Some of the topics were deep and far-reaching and their discussion resulted in much good and gave plenty of food for thought. The ladies' brass band of Chicago gave one of their grand and good concerts at Woodmen's hall, G14 Davis street, for the Ladies' Club of the 2nd Baptist church last Friday night. It was enjoyed by a rousing big audience that packed the hall to the doors and which applauded each and every number. The Kentucky Club, assisted by others, have made Dr. L. A. Thomas, pastor of the 2nd Baptist church, a present of a fine bicycle with which to make his calls. He appreciates such a useful gift and says, many thanks. The K. of P. Club which was to be organized into a lodge this week has disbanded for the present, so the residents of Lake Forest and vicinity must wait a while before having a Knights of Pythias lodge. Scoutmaster Edmonds and Troop No. 7 are expecting to lead the parade of boy scouts on Decoration day, May 30. The honorable major feels proud of the distinction. The Emerson street branch of the Y. M. C. A. met with New Hope C. M. E. church Sunday, May 25. Rev. J. N. Goddard of the Northwestern University spoke about the World in Chicago. If you fail to attend the coming Sunday you will miss a great treat. A very good speaker, also very good singing. Come out and enjoy one hour. There is only one thing now preventing a beginning of the work—the $4,000 mentioned. The building will go up as soon as $4,000 has been paid by the race. GLENCOE Those members and friends not attending the Ladies' Guild of the A. M. E. church are missing a rare treat. Mrs. Florence Stewart entertained on last Thursday evening, and we had a splendid meeting. We are giving a splendid recital on the eve of June 29. You will hear all about this later. Meetings will be held in the rear rooms of the church every Thursday evening at eight o'clock. All are invited. Mrs. Elmer Baker is still on the sick list at her home, Jackson avenue. Please don't forget the entertainment by trustees of the A. M. E. church, at the village school hall Thursday evening, May 29. Admission 35c and 50c. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening of each week at the Methodist church. Miss Ellie Stewart, one of Glencoe's promising teachers of music, is expected home in a few days from Hopkinsville, Ky., after a successful season there. Mrs. Chas. Holiday of Sedalia, Mo., has returned to that city after spending two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Emma Jones. Mr. T. D. Jones is still improving at the Presbyterian hospital. Mr. William Jones has removed from Madison avenue, near Randolph street, to Jefferson and Vernon avenues. He is in the vacuum cleaning business and does first class work. Give him a trial. Mrs. Kittle Dade wishes to thank the people for their patronage at the fish-fry Saturday evening, May 17. Net receipts were ten dollars and 25 cents. With the True Reformers Chief M. T. Bailey has called a jubilee meeting of the True Reformers and the general public on Monday night, June 2, at the True Reformers' hall, 3638 State street, where he will pay off the back death claims. Rev. Harry E. Johnson, of Waukean, as well as other True Reformers, will take part. They will tell in detail of the struggle of the organization and the success which is being made under the present administration. Among the delegates who will go to the East St. Louis convention are: Mesdames Anne Northington, Sadle Morton, M. E. Britten, Ella Harvey, Anna Lyles, Mattle Ford, Isabella Hart, Agnes Pindell and Lottie Thompson; Messrs. Z. T. Green, Walter Mounday, John Tanner and Rev. R. N. Johnson. Rosebuds 590 and 846 are arranging a literary and musical entertainment at the Ebenezer Baptist church on Wednesday evening, June 11, at which time all True Reformers and their friends will gather. Chief M. T. Bailey visited Blue Island last Sunday and spoke in the interest of the Grand Fountain U. O. T. R. The True Reformers are arranging for a special party to leave for East St. Louis on June 24. The Lake Forest True Reformers will have their annual meeting in Lake Forest on the second Sunday in June, at which time M. T. Bailey and others from Chicago will take part. Rev. W. H. C. Stokes, the pastor of the Baptist church, will preach the sermon at the A. M. E. church. MRS. ROBBINS, BOSTON, VISITS, FRIENDS AND RELATIVE Mrs. Robbins and Master Wilbert of Boston, Mass., are visiting in Chicago and Morgan Park. Mr. and Mrs. Harris, 3968 Vernin venue, have made special efforts to Lincoln State Bank of Chicago make it pleasant for Mrs. Robbins. On Thursday evening they gave box party at the Grand theater. Mrs. Gardner of Grand Haven, Mich. who is in the city for the summer, and Miss Madeline Douglas who also present in the box party. On Friday Mrs. Harris entertained a party of twenty friends in honor of Mrs. Robbins and Mrs. Gardner. Delicious refreshments were served and music wasurnished by the charming musician, Miss Seams. On Wednesday Miss Madeline Doug las and Miss Margaret MacQueen will entertain Mrs. Robbins. In Mor- gan Park this charming estern lady is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Slater. 1533 109th street. Invitations are out announcing the wedding of Miss Mary Magruder to Mr. Samuel Higgins, p take place June 3, at their home, 411 Evans avenue. Mr. Higgins is an old settler of Chicago who took advantage years ago and invested in real estate. He owns valuable property on the North Shore with a summer home in Michigan. Miss Magruder is loved by all who know her, for her pleasing personality. Resented the Secrecy A new little brother had come to small Carew, and it was observed that he looked sulky, being asked if he were jealous or what almed him, he made outspoken answer: "No, I ain't jealous, an' I like the new kid well enough for a laby, but I think I might have been old he was comin'. How'd you all like it? if I was to walk in the house pmorrow and just shout out, 'See, I gotter a baby!' an none of you'd even so much as heard a peep from me before?" Simply Dr. Ore's Best Everything that happens to us leaves some trace behind it, everything contributes imperceptibly to form us. Yet often it is dangerous to take a strict account of that. For, either we grow proud and negligent or downcast and dispirited; and both are equally injurious in their consequences. The safe plan is, always simply to do the task that lies nearest us—Goethe. Past Facto Wish: Helen, five, and grandma grasped ends of th' chicken wishbone, and made wishes. The bone flew apart, and Helen danced around the room crying: "I'll get my wish! I'll get my wish!" "What did you wish, Helen?" asked her father. With great glee she answered: "I wished our dog hadn't died!" Hla Future Assured. "Does my boy," inquired the parent, "seem to have a natural bent in any one direction?" "Yes, sir," said the teacher, "He gives every indication of being a captain of industry some day. He gets the other boys to do all his work for him." Hls Regret. "Have you anything to say," said the judge to the prisoner at the bar, "before sentence is pronounced against you?" "Only this, your honor," replied the culprit, "I hate awfully to be convicted of burglary on the testimony of a man who kept his head under the bed clothes all the time." Breaking an Appointment. Unfaithfulness in the keeping of an appointment is an act of clear dishonesty. You may as well borrow a person's money as his time—Horace Mann. Where Work Follows to Wear Where Work Falls to Women. In Zululand the women do most of the manual labor, while their hus- bands, fathers and brothers laugh and sing. Its Job. One-half the world spends half its time trying to find out how the other half lives.—Cincinnati Enquirer. Lincoln State Bar UNDER STATE 6 East 31st St., N. CHICAGO TELEPHONES: Douglas CAPITAL, $200,000.00 A DOLLAR IN THE BANK 48 MONTHS TOWARD YOUR BOCKEY NICKELS CENTS This Registering Home Bank FREE to our Savings Depositors; will start you saving and keep you at it. A Savings Account is the first step to wealth. Open one with us. BUY THE CHICAGO DEFEND Outspoken Institution A letter addressed to God in Heaven," written in handwriting, was recently posted Russian townlet. As the address written in German, the Russian po- authorities forwarded it to the Gor- gan frontier post office at Tilsit. The postmaster of the latter place return ed it to its place of origin with the following superscription: "To be re- turned. The addressee is in Heaven, with which Germany has no communication." Moral Lesson Wanted "Say, mother," asked a dreamy Edgar, "when I grow up I will be a man, won't it?" "Yes, my son," seizing the opportunity to press home a needed moral, "but if you want to be a real man you must be very industrious at school and learn how to behave yourself. You must not be dull or lazy, if you want to be a man." "Why, mother," came the wondering query. "Do the lazy boys turn out to be women when they grow up?" Wanted One of His Own Wanted One or Her Own. Dorothy loved her baby sister dearly, and takes it quite hard that she is not allowed to play nurse oftener. The other day, being asked what mamma should bring her back from a visit to the city, she made a gentle request: "Please, mamma, a great big doll dressed like a real baby. I want one of my own to play with, since you won't let me have any fun with yours." ```markdown ``` Learned Language During Trance. The Arabic language was learned in a trance by a youth named Querqueville at a hospital at Cherbourg, France, recently. The youth, after having been in a trance for two months, on awakening, repeatedly addressed his nurse in a phrase which was discovered to be Arabic, a language of which he never had any knowledge. --- His Uncommunicative Way. "That old uncle of mine," Mrs. Jenlee Lee Ondego was saying, "is the slyest and most secretive human being I ever knew. When he gets a chill he won't shake, and when he had the measles he wouldn't let... break out on him." Where She Was Wobbly Edith is very timid, but she tries to do her duty, and not long since recited a "piece" before some school visitors with great credit and apparent calmness. Her mother, later complimented and praised her, especially for not seeming at all nervous. "Oh, but I was scared, really, mamma," the child explained ingeniously. "I held my hands still, but you should have seen my knees." One Chance Left "What a lively baby!" said Flaherty. "Have ye had his picture took yet, I dunno?" "Not yet," said Fogarty, the proud father. "We thrived to, but an hour's lost labor the photosafter 'rayferred us to a move-in-picture studio.'"—Lippincott's. His Choice. First Urchin—"Say, Tommy, would you rather be a zeebra or a giraffe?" Second Urchin—"A giraffe, or course. I'd be a clutch fer lookin' over de fence at de ball game." Wife—"In a battle of tongues a woman can hold her own." Husband—M—yes, p'r'aps she can; but she never does." 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Scott, the only student of color in the law department, was awarded second place. Mr. Scott's subject was, "Self-Made Man." There were five contestants. Mrs. Elmira Scott of Hyde Park, Chicago, was the guest of her sons and daughter. She attended the oratorical contest at the Gesu Auditorium. Miss Ida B. Cowan, 3710 Forest avenue, Chicago, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sanford, 717 Prairie street. Funeral services for Mr. Albert Wilson who died Friday at his residence, 599 Third street, were conducted at the Truesdell undertaking establishment Sunday. Interment was at Philadelphia. Funeral services for Mrs. Kate McCabe, were held at Calvary Baptist church Monday afternoon. Maude, Mrs. wore blue silk volle trimmed in black, and black slippers with rhinestones in the heels. Miss Jessie Burgette wore a dainty pink silk mull and lace gown. Mrs. Dora Bell was beautifully gowned in a white embroidery. Mrs. Stewart of Racine more a hand embroidery dress + B. T. 71.5 rimmed in green satin. Miss Marie Burgette wore white satin with blue bead chiffon. Missella Anderson wore blue chiffon silk. Miss Clora Winsauer wore Alice blue satin. Mrs. Ella Gordon wore a Copenhagen blue satin. Mrs. Cora Scott wore green and cream net over. Mrs. Whitman had, a lovely salmon colored satin. Mrs. Walter Sevuls, a beautiful white embroidered gown. Mrs. Mabel Ramey, pale blue mull, and Mrs. G. Montgomery, a lovely white hand embroidered dress. Read the Chicago Defender, on sale at Scott Bros. news depot, 328 State street. Phone Grand 3892. AD LA GRANGE & RIVERSIDE --. BY ALICE SMITH. La Grange, Ill., May 30.—The Lyceum Culture Club met at the home of Mrs. Sanders for transacting the business matters of the club; then all present went to the church, where they were highly entertained by Miss Lewis. The juveniles of the Sunday club held their meeting Sunday. The following officers were elected: President, Lottie Belle Page; vice president, Charles Turner; secretary, Forest Wilson; assistant secretary, Loraine Cobb; treasurer, Mildred Smith. A good program was rendered. The, Willing Workers' Home and Foreign Missionary Society sent Mrs. Richard Galanes as a delegate to represent the society at the Bethlehem Association at Olivet Baptist church last Tuesday. Rev. Green was also at the meeting. --- A WEEK WITH THE WOLVERINES KALAMAZOO NOTES. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Kalamazoo, Mich., May 30—Little Berlin Goodall of 1602 N. Edwards street was so unfortunate us to break her leg last Saturday. At this writing the injured member is mending nicely and the little patient will soon be enjoying her usual good health. A white burglar entered the home of Mr. Lester Bolden, on Kalamazoo avenue, and through the bravery of Mrs. Bolden was captured and handed over to the police. Mr. Bolden was ill in bed and his wife was administering to his wants when she heard some offe enter the house. Thinking it was one of the guests of the house, she addressed him and he responded and proceeded up the steps. Feeling uneasy, Mrs. Bolden went to the steps and called again and a man came down the steps hurriedly and tried to make his escape, but she struck him on the head with a stick she had in her hand and he attempted to strike her on the head with a chair, but the commotion aroused the other guests who were asleep and her husband sprang out of his bed and grappled with him. The burglar was overpowered and is now resting easy in jail. Mr. A. Hatcher of 1604 N. Burdick street has returned from his visit to his farm, near South Bend, Ind. Hëre reports crops and fruits in a flourishing condition and lots in the near vicinity all sold. The African Methodist Episcopal Church of this city has been and is still making rapid strides in its erection of a new house of worship. The church officers, with its pastor, Rev. Lewis Pettiford, bought the property adjacent to the Frank street school, on the corner of N. Edwards and Frank streets, and since its purchase the white residents of that neighborhood have been holding massmeetings each week voicing their protest to the said purchase, but the gallant leader of the flock is going right ahead and erecting one of the prettiest houses of worship in Kalamazoo. The permit to build has already been granted the church to erect their church and they will go ahead with the work. We wish them Godspeed. Mrs. Lily Hammonds of 526 E. North street gave a dinner party at her residence in honor of her niece, Miss Cecilia Parker of Logansport, Ind. Covers were laid for ten and the table was beautifully decorated. The centerpiece was composed of an immense bowl of illies of the valley and roses. Among the guests were Mr. Oliver Harvey of Kokomo, Ind., and Miss Flossie Hart, who departed immediately for Jollet, Ill. The Independent Lincoln Club held their regular election of officers and the following gentlemen were elected: President, Rev J. A. Dungill; vice president, W. P. Henson; secretary, M. S. Birch; treasurer, W. J. Pettit. These officers were installed into their new positions by the retiring president, Rev E. W. Edwards. A musical program was arranged for the affair and refreshments were served. Miss Cecelia Parker left for her home in Logansport, Ind. She has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Minnie Simmons, of N. Burdick street. The daughter of Kalamazoo's only contractor of color, Miss Vera White, was married to Mr. Tabor, formerly of Tuskegee, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mr. Albert White, of W. Ransom street. A large number of friends from other cities were in attendance, among them being five students from the Tuskegee Institute. The house was beautifully decorated and the bride made a very handsome appearance. She was attended by Miss Emily Griffen of Battle Creek. Many handsome presents were received. The happy couple left immediately for Chicago, where a shower was given in their honor by student friends of the groom. They will reside in Oklahoma. Battle Creek Quite a number have been and are still on the sick list. Mrs. Carrie Foster of .271 Fox street, is ill and confined to her home. Mr. James L. McGruder of .223 S. McCamly street is ill. His daughter from Detroit, Mich., is visiting him. Rev. Gurley is quite ill with pneumonia at the Nichols Hospital. Mr. Waugh, a waiter at the Post Tavern hotel, is ill at the Nichols Hospital with rheumatism. Miss Emily Griffen has returned from Kalamazoo, where she went to attend the wedding of Miss V. White. Mrs. Dora Griffen is ill at her home, 52 High street. Mr. Paul Halley, who has been on the sick list, has recovered and returned to his work. Mrs. J. W. Patterson is able to be out again after several weeks' illness. Mrs. Simon Long is somewhat indisposed. SOCIETIES AND CLUBS. The Gaudeamus Club Gaudreau Club The Gaudreau Club met May 26th at the home of Mrs. N. C. Haynes, 3209 State street. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Clara M. Johnson, 3815 State street, June 2d, at 1 to 4 p. m. The visitor was Mrs. Emma Andrews, who gave a short and interesting talk. THE YOUNG GIRLS' LITERARY CLUB The Young Girls' Literary Club met last Friday at the home of Miss Frazier. Fourteen membe were present and two visitors. Misses Marie Wilson and Neola Davis were the visitors present. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Harriet Hall, 3745 Wabash avenue, on Friday afternoon, June 13. HYDE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD SETTLEMENT. Each week new names are enrolled into the dressmaking class. There is room for more. As many young women and girls as there are in Chicago, surely there ought to be a brush for entrance into the dressmaking classes that meet at 3 o'clock on Thursday afternoon and Tuesday evening at 3 o'clock. If it is necessary, and if our women and girls need it, there will be classes every afternoon and evening in the week. We desire our young women to take up this trade. After the course has been completed a diploma will be given and work among the best people guaranteed. Write or call Miss Clotel E. Scott, 5623 Jefferson avenue, Chicago, Ill. THE HELIOTROPE CLUB. The Heliotrope Club made its debut May 21st by giving its first party at the elaborately decorated "Annie Walker Parlors," 11 Wabash avenue. The affair was grand. The guests were highly entertained and were dressed in accordance with the rich colors worn by the club. The Heliotrope Club is composed of the young blood of the fair sex of the race and has only been organized two months, sprouting forth March 7 and giving its grand "initiative" May 21st. THE YOUNG MATRON'S CLUB. The Young Matron's Charity Club met with Mrs. Almeta Tansel, 3633 Prairie avenue, Thursday afternoon, May 22d. After the regular business an hour was devoted to whist. Mrs. Salle Johnson won the prize, a hand-painted plate. The next meeting will be June 5, with Mrs. Sarah Foster, 3242 Vernon avenue, Luella Johnson, journalist. EAST END CHARITY CLUB. The club met Thursday, May 22d, at 3758 Rhodes avenue. A delightful repast was served by the hostess, Mrs. Rosa Pease. Much regret because of the absence of our secretary, Mrs. Alice Plummer, on account of sickness in Provident Hospital. A token was sent her by our president, reminding her of our remembrance and wishing for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. L. D. Moore, president; Miss Amanda Carey, secretary pro tem. THE CHICAGO UNION CHARITY CLUB. The Chicago Union Charity Club met Thursday, April 22d, at the home of Mrs. Niel Buckner's, 6424 Vincennes avenue. While the members were gathering, selections were being played on the Vitrola, which was very much enjoyed. The club was called to order by the president and the meeting was opened by the repeating of the Lord's Prayer. Mr. Buckner was asked to read the scripture, which he did. The forty-fourth and forty-sixth Psalms were his choice. The members were very much pleased with the explanation of the scripture and also of the encouraging remarks in behalf of the club. After the old and new business was attended to, Mr. M. Edward Atkinson rendered a vocal solo entitled "Because," accompanied by Miss Marion Garner. Then the club adjourned and a dainty luncheon was served. A rising vote of thanks was given the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Terry's, 4536 State street, Thursday, June 5th. Visitors always welcome. Mrs. E. Chandler, president; Mrs. C. W. Powell, corresponding secretary. AT THE Y. M. C. A. HEADOUARTERS. Mr. Wm. T. Buell, of the World in Chicago, a missionary from Slam, will deliver an illustrated lecture at the Wabash avenue meeting, Sunday, June 1, at 4 p. m. Buell claims the distinction of being the first white baby born in Slam. He will deliver his famous lecture, "The Home of the White Elephant." All men are urged to be present at 4 p. m., sharp, in order that they may hear the entire lecture. Admission is free. Dr. Geo. Bradfield delivered another interesting lecture to the men of the Bible class last Sunday. He spoke on "King Hezekiah." In speaking, he said in part: "I wish to commend to you men the inspiration that comes to me from the songs of battle, songs of conquest and victory. There is more inspiration in the songs, "The Son of God Goes Forth to War" and "Onward Christian Soldiers," than there is in the song, "Will There be Any Stars in My Crown." The man who never has praise and reverence for God has never fought any fights, nor ever won any victories. I am glad to see you men in this class. It will be a source of great satisfaction and joy to me if this course will cause you to love your Bibles more. The subjects and dates of future lectures which will be held on Sunday afternoons at 4 o'clock are as follows: June 1, "King Hebekiah"; June 8, "Idolatry"; June 15, "The City of God"; June 23, "The Place of the Book of Ancient Law in the National Life." The four Bible classes held during the month have averaged 53 men in attendance. The employment bureau of the de- partment has had 11 persons make applications for employment, received 9 calls from employers and filled 5 positions during the month of May. Men with good references can always find suitable positions through this department. No charges are made for this service. Mr. Walter M. Wood, general secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association of Philadelphia, was an interested caller at our building during the week. Mr. Wood is very much interested in the Y. M. C. A. work among colored men and has been invited by the colored association of Philadelphia to be the principal speaker on the occasion of the dedication of their new building. He was pleased with the work in Chicago and congratulates the Chicago association for the magnificent plant which is being constructed on the South Side. The department is making extensive preparations for the opening of our building on June 15. It is planned to have a mammoth parade of fraternal organizations, the famous Eighth regiment and numerous bands pass through our principal South Side streets and to hold appropriate dedicatory exercises at the building. The program in full will be announced in a later issue of this paper. The department is making an appeal to its delinquent subscribers to pay their accounts in full or in part before June 15, the "day of dedication." Fifteen thousand dollars is needed by this date in order to purchase furniture and equipment. Our collectors will be glad to call upon all persons wishing to pay their subscriptions. SICK LIST Mrs. J. M. Woods, 3414 Wabash avenue, who has been spending the winter in Mississippi, returned home last week feeling much improved. Mr. Dodd, 3238 Prairie avenue, is confined to his home because of typhoid fever. Dr. Daily is the attending physician. His son, William, left on his trip to Portland, Ore., feeling sad over his father's condition. Mrs. M. Woods, 3227 Dearborn street, is reported ill. Mrs. Woods had completely convalesced of an illness of almost the entire winter and we regret to note that she is again ill. Mrs. William Graham, who is confined to St. Luke's hospital, is some better, but far from being herself. She will be glad to see her friends. Mrs. A. J. Carey, who is confined to Wesley hospital, was reported somewhat better. Mrs. Belle McClarty is confined to her home, 4537 Champlain avenue, on account of illness. She has been sick for several weeks. Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Carey and Mrs. McClarty are all under the care of Dr. Daniel H. Williams. Mrs. Wesley Plummer, who underwent an operation recently at Provident Hospital, is reported as "doing nicely" this week. Mrs. Coleman, mother of Mrs. Sadie White, residing at State and 64th street, is very ill from another stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Coleman was formerly an old resident of St. Louis and still retains her membership with the H. of J. and O. E. S. of that city. Mrs. E. F. O. Zimmerman, who was seriously ill, is now convalescent, but still confined to her home. 5749 Wentworth avenue. Her friends, who have visited her are thanked for their kindness and she would like to see others. A suky disposition is sometimes overlooked in a mule but never in a person.—Waldo Baston. Good salesmanship is honesty revised.—Waldo Baston. UCAGO DEFENDER. LOCATING THE BREAK LOCATING THE BREAK New Linesman Repaired Two One in Wire, the Other More Important. By WALTER JOSEPH DELANEY. "It's do the work, get a substitute, or discharge, I'm sorry to say," announced Forman Perkins of the Midland Electric Light company. It was in the office of the Midland plant that he said it, and the man he addressed, Robert Cole, looked dismally out across acres on acres of huge snow drifts, sighed desperately, and arose to his feet with the words: "Rules are rules, Mr. Perkins, and I've always tried to follow the company's here, but I give up this time. In the first place, that soaking I got in the rainstorm last week has left me chills and fever, and I haven't the strength to work. In the next place, there's a new baby at our house, and I'm needed there." The speaker's hectic face and harsh, racking cough told that he was making no pretence. He went to the window to hide the tears coursing down his cheeks and gazed out at the fast darkening landscape. Besides himself and the boss, there was only one other occupant of the little office. He was a stranger to both of them, outside of the fact that he was the new man sent from headquarters that day. Young, bronzed, athletic, he was a vigorous contrast in physical health to the poor fellow who now saw his life chances fading away from him, with no position to guarantee comfort for the dear ones at home. The stranger had been registered as "Dale Tyler, linesman." He glanced twice at Cole after he had made his plea. He seemed studying the situation. There were lines in his face that showed hard contact with the world, and these did not indicate any deep sympathy. His accustomed cynical expression changed, however, as some good impulse stirred him. He arose, went over to Cole, placed his hand-on his shoulder and said tersely, "You go home—I'll take care of the job." At the words the foreman turned sharply upon him. "Why, you're not scheduled for work until tomorrow," he said. "That so?" retorted Dale Tyler nonchalantly. "All right, I'll do it anyway, and you can credit it to this man because he was a blizzard out in such a howling blizzard as this." The speaker resented the expressions of deep gratitude attenuated by A I Must Reach It Some Way. Cole, and went over to where the foreman had opened the order book. He reached into a corner, took up a repairing outfit, and swung it carelessly over his shoulder. "It's the line between here and Hampton," announced the foreman. "It's down somewhere, the transformer end reports." "How shall I locate it?" inquired Tyler. "I should say it was the old trouble—pole 585 or thereabouts. Last week the rain made a sag in two of the poles near it and a break in the wires. The distance is about—" "You needn't tell me," interrupted Tyler, with a frown. "I knew this district pretty well—once." "Oh, you did?" asked the foreman. "Well, you can't miss it, following the line. If the break is serious, reach the nearest telephone and we'll send help some way or other." "There's an extra fee if we get the connection before eight o'clock," advised the foreman. "You see, there's a big wedding at Hampton. They want to get the lights on at any expense. It's the rich Miss Norton, going to marry—hello!" The new man was a strange man as well, decided the astounded foreman as the former bolted from the place as suddenly as if shot. As the mention of that name—Miss Norton—Dale Tyler shrank as if his informant had drawn a red hot iron over a raw wound. He left the place muttering strange words, his eyes fixed ahead in a pained, intense stare, heedless of the roaring wind, the cutting sheet, the great snow drifts. "What did I come back for," he cried bitterly—"more torture? Lights for the wedding! And I_L of all men, to add to the grandeur and brilliance of the occasion! Is it Fate or—Retribution?" This man's soul was a seething volcano. No marvel that he disdained the cold, the discomfort, the hardship! A storm of emotion, of anguish, was sweeping through his brain with rushing, devastating force. That name—Miss Norton—had unlocked the most secret chamber in his heart of hearts. Two years before Dale Tyler had been engaged to Miss Lucia Norton, of Hampton. There had come a lover's quarrel. He was impetuous, and she was just. In a fit of plque he had gone west. Losing his ambition, from work as an engineer he became a practical linesman on account of the bustle and exercise of outside work. All that time his life was embittered by his rash act, but he was proud, and—long since he had decided that Lucia must have forgotten him as he deserved, he told himself. And now—transferred nearer to his old home, his first task had been to repair the broken wires for the wedding of Miss Norton. Oh, the cruel, bitter irony of it all! It was a fearful task breasting the storm, mastering with grim desperate resolution that rigorous trump six miles along a lonely, snow-clogged highway. He counted the poles. The fever in his blood defied the intense cold. He found pole 585. Within thirty minutes he had repaired the break, but as he started to descend the pole he found himself frozen to it. The reaction had come, and he reached the ground coated with ice, chilled to the marrow. He swept the frost from his face and leaned against a tree to steady himself. A light showed in the distance. "I must reach it some way," Tyler told himself. "I must phone the office. Besides, I must get to shelter somewhere." It was his hardest experience in two years' service in a hard line. It was staggering, slipping, falling progress all the way to the source of the light, a small cottage. He knocked at its door. So blurred was his sight, so chilled and numb was he, that he made out a feminine form in dim outline only. "I am a linesman nearly perished with the cold, and must telephone to headquarters," he faltered out. Tyler was conscious of a cry of some kind, and that his hostess stood aside. He staggered across the threshold, fell to a chair and nearly falted from the abrupt transition from the intense cold to heat. Life was a blur for some moments. Then his vitality came back to him. "I must beg pardon," he began, arising and removing his cap—"Lucla!" It was a gasp of wonder, that name. Before him was the woman he had so loved, still loved with sorrowful, regretful emotion. "I thought," he stammered out—"they told me about—of the wedding of Miss Norton, at Hampton." "My cousin," was all that Lucia said. She said more, however, when under those strange unforeseen circumstances arose the pleading, remorseful story of his wanderings, and her own story of change of fortune and the silent patient grief of a loyal soul. And the wild ringing of the storm became as happy as joy bells to two united hearts. (Copyright, 1913; by W. G. Chapman.) BEATS THE LAWYER'S LOGIC Uncle George Not a Skillful Cross Examiner, but He Helped His Case a Lot. Hon. Walter Evans, United States judge for the sixth circuit and western district of Kentucky, has to attend to a great many offenders against the United States revenue laws. Recently he had an old negro before the court for selling whisky without a license. Uncle George had been in jail for six months awaiting trial. He was very long, and thin and gray, and generally dilapidated in appearance. The district attorney made out a complete case against him. The old negro had no attorney. "Do you want to ask the witnesses any questions. Uncle George?" inquired the court. "Yaasir, jedge; I'd like to ax a few ob dat nigger ober dere," indicating a small, chunky negro man with coal tar complexion. Whereupon Uncle George nervously cleared his throat. "Say, boy, how's your ma?" "She's well, Uncle George." "Is the res' of yo' folks well?" "Yes, Uncle George." "Is you well?" "Yaasir, Ise tolerable, Uncle George." "I believe dats all jedge." "Mr. Clerk," said the court, "since George has refuted so much of the damaging testimony against him, he will waive a fine in this case and just give him six months' more rest."—Popular Magazine. Kings as Prisoners The Prince of Wales, although he apparent to the British throne, does not enjoy the same privileges as does the sovereign when he travels abroad. Under the international law, a monarch is above any legal consideration such as hammers a subject, however illustrious. Should he refuse to pay his hotel bill, he could not be sued for it. In the improbable event of his knocking down a Frenchman in Paris, or a Prussian in Berlin, no policeman could lay hands on him. As a matter of constitutional law, the king of England was at one time a sort of prisoner in his own country. Before the advent of the Guelphs, the act of settlement forbade the sovereign to go outside his dominions without the consent of parliament. The act was only repealed after the accession of George I. Nutritious Wild Rice The wild rice which grows in lakes in the northern part of the United States and in the southern part of Canada has a long black grain and is quite different in many respects from the true rice familiar to everybody. Wild rice is best known to many persons as a favorite food of wild ducks and other water fowl, but it sells in some cities at two or three times the price of ordinary rice. It is considered the most nutritious grain grown in North America. Largest Black Diamond Do you know that the largest black diamond in the world was discovered in Brazil in 1895? It weighed 3,078 karats, and was discovered in the marsh "do Lama," near the town of Lencoes, in the state of Bahia, by one of those searchers called here "garm伯爵." The name of this lucky fellow was Sergio Borges de Carvalho, and he sold his find to an agent named Jose Bezerra de Cerqueta for 190,000 francs (about $47,500). Passt the Plate. A good for-nothing—The churchgoer who doesn't contribute—Judge M. Commanding the 8th Regiment, I. N. G—Their 18th Annual Ball at the 7th Regiment Armory Monday Evening Was the Social Event of the Week. Gave Her All Her Rights. A woman was charged at Greenwich (England) police court with allowing a donkey to stray, immediately after a young man had been fined for a similar offense. Mr. Symmons—"You won't have a feminine grievance if I fine you the same as the man. If I charged you less you would say you were not having your rights. No, the same as the man." Floor Stains. When hot fat is spilled on a floor the first impulse is to pour on hot water. Do not do this, as it keeps the fat melted and allows it to sink into the wood. Pour cold water—a lot of f—and the fat will harden before it sinks in. Then it can be removed by scraping up. "Now, between you and me, darling," he began as he sat with his arm enfolding her waist. "George," she interrupted, "I was that you would be a little more precise in your words. How can there be anything between you and me? There isn't room." And immediately she disproved her own statement by snuggling up still closer. "It's all very well for educated women to vote," said an ardent anti to Mrs. Belmont, "but think how terrible it would be if your cook had a vote." "He has," replied Mrs. Belmont with a smile. Dealigning, etching, and engraving of fine bookplates is a thriving profession in Vienna. Some of the greatest artists are engaged in the production of these works of art. "Did you ever cause your wife any tears?" "I don't think so. Certainly not as many as leading actors and actresses at matinees have caused her." Legal Axiom. Keep your own counsel and you'll never need a lawyer. March of Progress. Abner Wombat was born in a log cabin, but every one of his grandson has a dress suit. Such is life in America. Vegetables Are With Mode Only very strong juiced rapidly—all the sweet juiced young beans, should "sim Are Best Cooked Moderate Heat ing juiced vegetables should be cooked sweet juiced sorts, such as peas and old "simmer" over a slow fire. Vegetables Are Best Cooked With Moderate Heat Only very strong juiced vegetables should be cooked rapidly—all the sweet juiced sorts, such as peas and young beans, should "simmer" over a slow fire. The modern way is to cook your vegetables in the oven—this scheme preserves the flavor and sends the odor up the flue pipe. Some of our new types of "Composite" Gas Ranges have burners in the bottom of the lower oven—especially for cooking vegetables. Every "Composite" is of course equipped with a "simmering" burner on top. You will find a "Composite" Range much more economical than a hot plate or single oven stove. They are sold on monthly payment plans—delivered and connected free. We are selling over 150 "Composites" every day. Telephone Randolph 4567 and ask for handsome illustrated catalog Branch Stores i The Peoples Gas I Peoples Gas Stores in Every District Gas Light & Coke peoples Gas Building Oh. Squash! Not Really His Fault Wille, age 1 five, was one day sent away from the dinner table for misbehavior. He went into the kitchen, and the maid said: "Wille, I'd be ashamed to be sent away from the table, as big a boy as you are." "Well, that's what a fellow gets for being born in a preacher's family," rejoined the little fellow. He Had a Vote. No Facilities "They say that Cupid strikes the match that sets the world aglow. But where does Cupid strike the match?—that's what I'd like to know."—Cornell Widow. Work for Greatest Artists Life's Tearfulness March of Progress "Composite" Range No. 289 with barrers in boom of oven for cooking vegetables. Floor Stains. When hot fat is spilled on a floor, the first impulse is to pour on hot water. Do not do this, as it keeps the fat melted and allows it to sink into the wood. Pour cold water—a lot of it—and the fat will harden before it sinks in. Then it can be removed by scraping up. Far-Seeling. "Carson seems to be getting mighty friendly with everybody all of a sudden." "Yes, he is going to be married soon and he wants to have as many friends as he can invite and get presents from." Confident of Her Power "Every woman knows that although she may not be as vapidly pretty as some of her rivals, she rejoices in a certain indefinable charm which gives her an incontestable advantage over them all."—A Little World, by Arnold Goldsworthy. Naming the Baby. "Have you decided on a name for the baby yet?" "Not as yet. My family has named one member of a commission and my wife's family has named another. These two are to agree on a third, and the three of them are to decide on a name." Grace was six years old and very ill. The family doctor took her hand to feel her pulse. In a moment Grace said in a whisper, "It's no use to feel my wrist, doctor, the pain is all up in my head." When Noticeable Village Orator (seconding a proposition for the repair of the reading-room roof) - I think you'll all agree that the roof does leak very bad. Especially is this noticeable in wet weather. -Punch. Better Not Take His Word Declaration from a learned source that the "day of judgment" is mythical may comfort such among us as have lived without due regard for the hereafter—Exchange. Approprately Named Mr. McCorkle was showing some visitors over the house. Arriving at the nursery he remarked, "This, gentlemen, is the bawl room." Daily Thought. Remember, no effort we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost. Sometimes, somewhere, somehow we shall find that which we seek—Helen Keller. THE WORLD OF SPORTS FOOTBALL BASEBALL BASKETBALL AMERICAN GIANTS GIVEN SCARE. The Nebraska Indians gave Foster's American Giants the biggest scare and fought them to almost a standstill Sunday afternoon before a small crowd. The weather was anything but baseball Indians gave Foster's American Giants the biggest scare and fought them to almost a standstill Sunday afternoon before a small crowd. The weather was anything but baseball weather and those who braved the chilly lake breezes saw one of the best games of the season when Dame Fortune favored the Giants in the sixth, and the Red men went down in defeat. It was a pitcher's battle for true and Johnson and Scheggs going at top speed. The Giants had scored in their half of the third but the Indians came back and tallied in the fourth. With nothing doing in the fifth it looked like an extra innning game, right here luck blew the Giants' way. With speedy Munroe on second a ball got away from Black Bear, the Indian catcher, and Munroe scampered all the way home before it was recovered. There was no further scoring. Scheggs held the batting flends to six hits, only one being good for extra sacks. The score: R. H. E. Giants ..... 0.01 0.01 0.00 x-2 0.00 Indians ..... 0.00 0.01 0.00 0-1 0.00 Two-base hits—Buck, Natum. Three- base hit—Hill. Struck out, by Johnson—7; by Scheggs—3. Base on balls—Off Johnson; 1; off Scheggs. 3. Passed ball—Black Bear. Time—1:20. Umpire—Goeckel. East Chicago; 3; Union Giants, 0. Young Cy Young got revenge for the trimming the American Giants gave him last Sunday by trimming the Union Giants before a great throng of his home fans. He had no mercy on the colored lads, striking out fourteen of them. Again he was being looked over by some major league scouts and he met with success last Sunday. The score: Glants ..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Chicago ..... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 ..... The Chicago Giants came back to themselves Sunday when they journeyed to Gary, Ind., and beat the Hoosters on their home grounds 5 to 1. Martin had little trouble with the Northern Indiana leaguers, while the Giants hit Lange, their star twirler, at opportun times. Gary only got five hits. The weather was cold and had effect on both teams. Giants ..... 0101010030-5 Gary ..... 000100000-1 The Defender nine played a practice game with the Athletes Sunday at Washington Park. It was so cold that few of the regular players turned out and the Athletes wanted to play, so we trained them. But they did down as a game lost in their standing. Winfield, better known as String Beans, played first for the Defenders and pulled off his usual feats at the expense of the losers, besides running bases like an Indian he concluded that he would like to help himself to home in the second and while Primus was winding up, String Beans hiked home, much to the disgust of the Athletes. The weather was raw and it was anything but a good game; plenty of errors and some of the worst umplering ever seen. That's why we won't say that this was a league game. The game ended in a squabble when the bone-headed "ump" called a man out for batting out of turn. Young contended that they should have called the "ump's" attention to it before the man batted. The "ump's" decision went, and it was the third out and the end of the game. But the main trouble was when they contended that the runs gained in that inning didn't count. Well, when we play Sunday, they will be satisfied that we are right. Again, in the third, String Beans caught a man mapping off first with the old hidden ball trick, but bone-head said safe. He claimed the pitcher made a balk, but long String Beans had the ball all the time and Coney didn't. Cary started off well but the weather was bad and he gave way to our southpaw, Coney. Defenders ..... 3 2 2 4 3 4—18 Athletes ..... 4 0 3 2 2 5—10 Batteries—Cary, Coney and Randolph; Primus and Boone. The following is the schedule of teams: Memorial Day. Nebraska Indians at Gunther Park (10 a. m.). French Lick Plutos vs. American Giants, 39th street grounds (double header). Union Giants at Benton Harbor, Mich. Royal Giants at Kenosha, Wis. Chicago Giants at Spring Valley, Ill. Saturday. American Giants vs. Plutos at Gunther Park, 2 p. m., to precede the Gunther-East Chicago game. Union Giants at Benton Harbor, Mich. Grace at Washington Park. Sunday. Plutos vs. American Glants at 39th street grounds. Royal Glants at Michigan City, Ind. Union Glants at Kokomo, Ind. Chicago Glants at Spring Valley, Ill. Louisville Trims A. B. C.'s. Indianapolis, Ind., May 25—The crowd at the Northwestern Park last Sunday was estimated at about eight hundred. The Louisville Cubs were the attraction, and a larger turn-out was expected by the management, as THE CHICAGO BY FRANK A. C. YOUNG. the Louisvilles are always a big card with the local fans. The threatening weather immediately before the game is thought to have affected the attendance. The contest up to the 8th inning was a fierce, grueling battle, both sides putting up an errolless article of ball. In the 8th, with the score 4 to 1 in favor of A. B. C.'s, Bartlet weakened, and the Kentuckians got to him with a succession of bingles which totaled 4 runs. The game closed with another of these agonizing finishes which characterized the closing round of the game with the Miller Giants Sunday before last. The fighting rally of tip Cubs in the eighth came as somewhat of a surprise to all the fans, who thought it was all over but counting the money for the home team. Such, after all, is baseball when it is played cleanly and upon its merits, and such articles of balt, if kept up, will make the respective management throughout the season more money than any previous season in the history of the local team. The score: B. A. C. s.....0.010 100002-4 93 Cubs.....0.010 100004-5 70 Batteries-Bartlett, Sibley and Cornett; Burke and Watts. Notes. The all-round playing and hitting of Carter for the visitors won the player much favorable comment. He kept the earth warm around the keystone sack and managed to get in the way of everything that came in that territory. Taken all in all it was a brilliantly played contest and gave the best satisfaction of the season with the possible exception of a few peanut sports who placed their nickels wrong. That was some wallow of "Quack Davi's" when he smashed the pill through the fence in the last of the 5th. He showed Lee, of the Cubs, he was not the only molasses on the platter. Bartlett did well but could not stand the grind. Had we have had a substantial relief man the day might have been saved. But there was no one to send in to take up for the game little pitcher and the lamb was slaughtered. SPARKS FROM THE RAIL Winston's Spicy Gossip of Men and Events in the Railroad World. Beware of all the schools which advertise that they prepare you for the Pullman company. It is nothing more or less than a gold-brick scheme to catch suckers. Get your money on old promise. We, the Pullman company, have no connection with any such schools. Mr. John W. Williams, better known as "Jack," 4722 Dearborn street, train porter in the service of the Rock Island Railway Company, is reported to be very low. It is reported that he has the "dropsy," and has been 25 years in the service. Mr. Hancey Montjoy, 4729 Dearborn street, is in the parlor car service of the Wabash Ry. Co., between Chicago and St. Louis. Mr. Deacon Tyler is still on the Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R. Company's lines to St. Louis, in Pullman service. Mr. George Anderson, 5215 Dearborn street, better known as "fight wad," is still in the service of the Pullman Co. to St. Louis, Mo., over the C. E. I. Ry. Co. lines. Mr. Frank McIntosh is still hitting the ball for the C. R. I. P Ry. Co. as a train porter. Messrs. John R. Winston, King and Hopkins are to take charge of parlor cars June 1, out of Grand Rapids, Mich., for the Pere Marquette R. R. Co. From all accounts it looks as if our old friend, Mr. Samuel Thompson, 2705 La Salle street, may join the forces of Messrs. Winston, King and Hopkins at Grand Rapids, on the Pere Marquette R. R. Get wise—subscribe to the Chicago Defender. Mr. E. L. Booker, 3350 Wabash avenue, the man who is making the Chicago Defender famous down East, among the railroad men, is in the service of the Pullman Co. over the Pennsylvania Ry. Co. lines to Dayton, Ohio. Mr. P. D. Campbell, 4544 State street, the ex-railroad man and owner of the new Northwestern Cafe and Buffet, with the assistance of Messrs. King and Wm. Haywood, are serving the old barbecued pig free, on plates, every Saturday night in the cafe. The high cost of living must have died out in that section. Messrs. Roy Rickman, of Chicago, and Bud Jennings, 813 Kenyon avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, are in the service of the Monon Ry. Co., in parlor car service. Mr. Rickman has charge of the buffet smoker, and Mr. Jennings is the waiter. Frenchwoman a Gave-Dweller A woman of forty-five has been found living in a cave in the forest of Fontainebleau. Snakes and rats were her co-tenants. She subsisted on raw vegetables, and was clad in rags. She was reluctant to leave the cave—Paris Cable to the New York Times. When He's Memory Eat Mrs. Worldley "If, as you say, your master kissed you against your will, why did you not cry 'Help?' French Maid "Ah, madame. Zat ees just zvord of vich I could not sink at ze moment."—Puck. Editor Willing to Retract "Lock here, Mr. Editor," exclaimed an ante caller, "you referred to me yesterday as a reformed drunkard. You must apologize, or I'll sue your paper for libel." "Very well, sir," replied the editor. "I'll retract the statement cheerfully. I'll say' you haven't reformed." SPORTING NEWS-FROM THE COLLEGES —EXPERT COMMENT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS IN CONFERENCE Members of Denomination in Thirty-eighth Annual Meeting — Officers Make Good Reports. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Washington, D. C., May 30.—May 15 at 10 a. m. the first meeting of the thirty-eighth session of the General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists was called at Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., in a large pavilion with a seating capacity of about three thousand, Elder A. G. Daniels, president, in the chair. In his address the president first extended a hearty welcome to the delegates and representatives from all parts of the world. In reviewing the work of the denomination during the last quadrennial period a remarkable aggressiveness characterizes the efforts of the Christian laborers throughout the world. The membership has increased from 97,579 to 114,200, a gain of 16,627, which is one of the largest gains ever made in any four year period. The treasurer's report showed a great increase in tithes and offerings. The tithes for the year 1812 exceed those for 1908 by more than $500,000, a gain of more than 50 per cent. The total tithe for 1908 was $1,101,368.47, the total for 1912 was $1,653,624.54, Gain, $552,228.07. Great Gain for Foreign Missions. The gain in offerings to foreign missions is even greater, amounting to nearly one hundred per cent. For the year 1908 the offerings to foreign missions were $308,45.68. The amount contributed during 1912 was $595,004.76, a gain of $286,959.08. Elder W. A. Spicer, secretary of the General Conference, reported progress. His report showed that the delegates from abroad represent 48.05 Seventh Day Adventists of many tongues and people, a number more than the total membership of the denomination eighteen years. ago. in 1855; an increase during the four years of 15.549, a growth of nearly 4,000 a year. During the last year the European division took into the church 5,484 new members. During the last four years the denomination has sent out 372 new missionaries from America, Europe and the colonial unions into mission fields. There are now 2,777 evangelical workers in countries outside of the United States. The Church is Marching On. The report of Elder L. R. Conradi, president of the European division, showed that since 1908 the union conferences in this division have increased from five to eight; the union missions from one to two; the conferences from twenty-four to thirty-nine; the mission fields from twenty-eight to forty-five, and the total organization from fifty-eight to ninety-four, or a total of thirty-six in four years. Seventh Day Adventists, said Elder Conradi, have a belt of churches and companies of believers stretching all around the Old World, from Lisbon on the Atlantic to Vladivostok on the Pacific. The doctrines of the denomination are fast penetrating virgin pagan soil in equatorial Africa, and are forging their way into the Moslem centers of Samarkand and Tashkent, in the very heart of Asia. In Africa we now have six organizations. Thus is the denomination advancing, attempting great things for God, expecting great things from God. Ready for Reception Annoyed by a notice that the local sanitary committee were going to inspect his cowhouse, a Dorset (England) farmer spread linoleum over the floor of the building, displayed hearthrugs in convenient positions, hung the walls with pictures and a mirror, and installed a harmonium. When the committee arrived he gravely invited them to wipe their feet on the doormat before entering. Qulte Naturally. A funny mistake occurred lately in printing labels for a meat-preserving company. The printer had been in the habit of labeling tins of beef or mutton, as the case might be, with the words "without bone" prominently displayed. The company having added kidney soup to its list, the new article was duly ticketed as "Kidney soup—without bone." To Keep Cut Flowers Fresh An interested reader writes that, whether the stems of flowers be either hard or soft, they may be kept fresh longer if the stems are cut off about a quarter of an inch after placing them in water. Use a sharp pair of scissors, and be sure that the cut end is not exposed to the air at all. Mental Conservation Mr. Subly, who was rather conceited, declared that talking with an uncultivated person had a tendency to impair his peace of mind. "Then you ought never to do it, Mr. Subly," said a young lady present. "Any one with only a piece of mind ought not to risk it!"—Youth's Companion. Considerate. My little brother William had been staying up rather late and went to bed without saying his prayers. Mother, said to him: 'Why, Willie, I'm surprised at you! You haven't said your prayers.' "Aw, gee!" he answered. "What's the use of waking the Lord up at this hour of the night?"—Chicago Journal. Dally Thought. Let friendship sweep gently to the heights; if it, rush to it, it may soon run itself out of breath—Thomas Ful- ler Procrastination the Thief of Time —We Die and They Beg to Bury Us, Because "We Put It Off." And There Will Be Less Suffering, Less Complaining, Less Dissatisfaction, Less Sulcide, Less Failures and the Whole World Will Be Brighter. By Ruth Hubbard Harper; One of the foremost evils of our present day system of living is the habit of putting it off. We plan, we plot, we promise, we nearly do it, but for no good reason at all—we do not, and to sum it, it's pure neglect. A friend is ill—we plan to visit—then we meet him on the street entirely recovered and we feel ashamed. We owe a debt; we promise to pay; we had the money; we spent it otherwise, and then we may—I repeat "may"—regret. We plan to save, we never do it and we get into debt and complain because we never get ahead. We intend to insure; we neglect, take sick and perhaps pass away and our friends have to take up a collection to bury us. We need rest and sleep; we realize it thoroughly; we don't take the opportunity, so we grow ugly and old; then we blame the strenuous city life for it. We promise to reform our habits; but what's the use; we never do and we reap what we sow. We watch with envious eyes the continued success of the other fellow who has climbed ahead and instead of following in his footsteps we put it off with criticism. In fact each new year or birthday or on some other auspicious occasion we faithfully promise ourselves to do many things that never materialize. How many death-bed promises are kept? How many marriage vows are held sacred? How many pledges to mother are fulfilled and how many duties we owe ourselves are carried through? Each day we receive inspirations that simply thrill our very souls, but they also fade away through lack of promptness. How many more happy homes today if plans had been carried out? How few divorces if promises were kept? What freedom from debt we should enjoy if we had met our bills promptly as we could? And how many more prosperous men if they had carried into effect some of their plans in life? The covenant of the church, the ritual in the lodge, the oath of office, the by-laws and the laws of society have all been enmeshed at one time or other because we put off for a time their lessons to mankind. Sorrow, care, sickness and death have all resulted from this national malady—and will there never be a remedy? Not until men keep promises, and people meet obligations, when loyalty is not delayed, when today's work is done today and not put off until tomorrow, when Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Then there will be less suffering, less complaining, less dissatisfaction, less suicides, less failures, and the whole world will seem brighter because we really do the things we ought to do and at the appointed time. Then let us all try out the plan; start at once to pay that delayed call; begin at once to pay your just debts; answer those week-old letters; make an effort to get on your feet; tidy up the old clothes; cut out the expensive habits; send mother that past-due remittance; take up again that neglected study; gather in the wasted energy; be honest to yourself and loyal to your friends. You have planned all these things and many more and when you have done so look how many you will have made happy. The mother will feel proud; the wife will have confidence; the husband will idolize; the children will prosper, and your friends will all see in you a different being. You will have less fear, you'll enjoy more peace and life will seem more worth while. Think it over, be on the square with yourself, and when you do every day will be a welcome one. There is much to read between the lines, for a life well spent is a life well earned and no man has a right to abuse you. May this take root. Read it over now and then. It's a good prescription. Not bad to take. Will do no harm if it does no good, and if it does, thank yourself, for you're the patient. She Remembered. Minnie, aged two years, asked her mother's permission to throw away some flowers, as they were dead, she said. Her mother corrected her and told her to say "withered," not "dead." The following day a military funeral was passing and the baby astonished everyone by saying: "Come here quick, mother; someone else has withered!" Mother's Way. A friend of mine, a teacher, had just received a very handsome fan, and took it to the classroom for the edification of the children. Selecting one of the pupils, she asked what the lovely thing was. The child did not know. "What does your mother use to keep her cool in summer?" asked the teacher. "Beer," was the reply. Cause for Worry. Friend—"Why, Elvira, what's the matter?" Elvira—"Oh, I don't know, only I'm worried to death!" I've had the same girl six weeks, and she doesn't talk about leaving yet!" Friend—"She doesn't??" Elvira—"No, not a word! She must be in love with my husband!"—London Opinion. Off Color. The man who lets every little trouble keep him feeling blue must have a streak of yellow—Chicago Record-Herald. BY JAS. WILLIAM JACKSON. The young lieutenant crouched in the mud of the gully. Every man of the squad was weared to the limit of endurance, and the leader was burdened with a terrible responsibility. The enemy was close at hand and absolute silence imperative. The colonel, a few hours before, had detailed this little force to cut out a detachment of the enemy. For hours they had plowed through the mud, eager for the encounter. Before darkness fell the discovery was made that the enemy numbered four times as many men as supposed. It would be madness to hope for more than a drawn battle, the lieutenant reflected; and yet—the colonel had given his orders. At daylight the commander would march on the assumption that the work was done. "I can't go back and say I was afraid," the boy told himself; "but it would be murder to charge with this little band. If I had to think only of myself—" There was another hour before he need act. "And I wonder," he thought, in a listless way, "I wonder where she is tonight." A few hundred yards behind the gully loomed up an old mansion. As the men now lay in silence, save for the dreary, patterning predele of the rain and the slushing of mud as one changed his position slightly, a light shone out across the wet field from a window of the house. A moment later the distant, sweet tones of a piano were audible. The lieutenant heard the opening chords with a sense of their familiarity. Some one began a song. The words were not distant; not even the music was sharply defined at that distance. But as the song proceeded, coming out into the night with a mystic sweetness and power, the leutenant remembered its mesmeric harmony. Granton called to mind a certain day before his uniform grew ragged. The settings of the song then had been a fine old room, a glorious woman, a fascinating voice. It was not a song that lulls; it thrilled and lifted—high and higher it exalted, until the impossible seemed easy to grasp. As the song proceeded the leutenant felt the full strength of its quickening impulse; and gradually he put away from himself the weak and unnerving despondency. Almost before the last note died away on the night he had the squad afoot, confident that his own spiritual intoxication was shared in some measure by his followers. Just beyond the woods a faint indication of a sentry was discerned in a half defined shadow. The little hand, deploying, came out of the deeper shadows in a long line, ranged against the whole face of the opposing force. At that instant just one thrilling "Charge!" was ordered. It came from the lieutenant, and it was keyed in the sharp, enthralling harmony of the song. It was over soon. The charge itself became a wild pursuit. The lieutenant still led the way until—the sword slipped from his fingers and he sank headlong into the soft mud and lay still, while his men hurried on. It was hours after, and another day, when the lieutenant's eyes opened with intelligence. For a few minutes his glance ranged about a sunny room in a questioning way. From the couch where he lay he could see part of the room; and as he strove to turn himself a quiet figure came quickly to his side. Then his eyes looked straight up into those of a woman. There came another wondering question into his glance and a great, glad astonishment to find her there. But his lips formed a different query. "The fight?" he asked, weakly, and with the brevity of snent strength. "Your colonel is here," she said, with a smile, as she drew a little nearer, "and he bids me say that this day surely makes you a captain and a hero." "And the men—my men?" he begged. "Two wounded—and yourself; nothing worse," she replied, softly. "It was the song we heard in the rain and the night," he told her, in a whisper. "Last night, it thrilled me to conquer an army, if need be; and now it makes me bold for myself. Last night I cursed the fates that took me from you before I could tell you how I cared for you. I would have lost that fight—heaven forgive me! I would have murdered my men in my weakness and homesick longing. It was your song, that wonderful song, which gave me strength; and it gives me courage now to brave your verdict—to tell you that I love you better than anything in all this world. Are you glad? Say you are." "I am glad," she murmured, with a world of earnestness. "The song was all for you. I was thinking of you through it all." She looked at him with great-eyed pride for an instant. Then she laded her cheek on his pillow. One cool, soft hand stole to his face and the white fingers rested on his lips. "I was trying to bring you back," she whispered, "to tell me--that--you cared." (Copyright by Daily Story Pub, Co.) Fourteen In a Bed. Hospitals are so plentiful and so efficient nowadays that we are apt to forget how we have advanced since the "bad old times." An account is given in the "hospital" of the work done by, the Hotel Dieu in Paris a century or two ago. 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