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HOME EDITION [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 27.—Wednesday Mr. James Conley, principal witness against Leo M. Frank at the trial which resulted in his conviction for the murder of Mary Phagan, pleaded not guilty when placed on trial charged with being an accessory to the murder. The charge is ridiculous and is considered a plan to vent spite on Mr. Conley by some of Frank's race hating friends. Mr. Conley is an employee at the National Pencil factory where Mary Phagan was murdered. It is alleged that he helped to dispose of the girl's body after Frank had killed her. A number of attorneys retained to defend him will contend this was not an act accessory to the murder. Testimony of witnesses, among them several Afro-Americans, is now being discredited. The case is attracting considerable attention throughout the state. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Augusta, Ga., Feb. 27—Former Register of the Treasury Judson W. Lyons has built up a lucrative law practice with offices here. He has been retained in a number of important cases which carry him into all the courts from the Supreme Court down, and is handling some very desirable real estate for wealthy clients. Colonel Lyons has a host of friends here. As register of the treasury he was one of the most popular officials that ever served in Washington and as Georgia's member of the Republican National Committee he wielded a political influence not exceeded by any colored man in the country during the McKinley-Hanna regime. Colonel Lyons is spending a part of the winter nere, looking after business-interests. If it is true that the deputy did revoke the charter of Warden Temple No. 16 the grand secretary would like to state that Warden Temple is now in good standing with the grand temple, has paid her taxes and has received no official notice of the revocation of the charter from the grand temple. EMMA V. KELLEY, VOL. IX., NO. 9. WELCOME COMMITTEE ALARMS RALPH W. TYLER Organizer of National Business League Enroute to Oklahoma Interferes With Conductor Carrying Out "Jim Crow" Law—In Crossing States Thinks Cries of "There He Is at the Window" Came from Vigilance Committee, But Awakes to Find Himself Agreeably Mistaken. GREETED WITH FLAGS AND FLOWERS. Visits Wagoner and Taft, a Flourishing Afro-American Town—Hustling Community of Co-operating People Happy and Content Under Their Own Leadership—Mr. L. A. Bell, Wealthy Business Man—Squire Jones Excellent Lawyer and Leader. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Wagoner, Okla., Feb. 27.—This is the first town of any size, in Oklahoma, one arrives at, after leaving Kansas City, it being about eight hours' ride from the latter city. I had a startling, but agreeable, surprise awaiting me when my train rolled up to the station here. But a short time before reaching the town, I had protested strongly because a young Afro-American couple was asked to leave the parlor car, out of Kansas City, on reaching the Oklahoma state line. My protest, however, was of no avail, for the additional reason that the couple themselves complied docility with the command. I had just fell into a half-doze, when the train reached Wagoner, from which I was awakened by loud cheering, and "there he is at that window," and the like. I was startled, and visious of a vigilance committee bent on taking me from the train, and inflicting punishment on me for protesting against the eviction of the couple, flashed before me. Instead of a vigilance committee, I soon discovered it was a large concourse of Afro-American citizens of Wagoner, bearing flags, flowers, and wearing badges on which were the words: "Welcome to Oklahoma," and Herbert A. Clark, a former Ohioan, headed the welcoming band. For this I shall always remember, and with genuine pleasure, Wagoner. --- Wagoner Is Not Slow. This town that has a population of perhaps 15,000, fully one-third of which is Afro-American. It boasts of paved streets, excellent business blocks and residences, brilliantly electrically illuminated at night. Wagoner is not a bit slow. In fact, it is a very progressive little city. The Negro Business League here has organized, for effective work, the progressive population, and all appear to be cooperating wit a spirit worthy of emulation. The president of the Local League, Dr. R. S. Smith, an Alcorn and Meharry alumnus, is a tireless worker in his efforts to keep Wagoner's people busy along the path of proress, and he has the confidence of both races. The Afro-Americans here own some fine town and farm property and are doing splendidly. There are three physicians and two lawyers here with a good practice. The business houses, consisting of groceries, general stores, cafes, a fine newspaper plant, etc., show prosperity. Very few cities in the country can boast of a race newspaper plant equal to the American here, which Herbert A. Clark edits. It is located in a very THIEF SNATCHES POCKETBOOK FROM NOTED SINGER Madame Marie Burton-Hyram, the famous diva, had her handbag snatched from her just prior to her leaving for Pittsburgh, Pa. She was on her way home from the S. Q. J.'s Club meeting about 6 o'clock in the evening when a man grabbed her bag and ran up 37th street under the elevated. Fortunately all of her money was in a bank save a thin dime and the requisites for a hasty toilet. SUCCESFUL UNDER-TAKER. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Louisville, Ky., Feb. 27.—A. B. McAfee, a graduate of Central high school, is conducting an undertaking establishment at Fourteenth and Chestnut streets which is the largest in the state. He owns a large two-room brick building, with barns in the residence. THE Chicago Defender WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY SATURDAY CHICAGO FEBRUARY 28, 1914 JEALOUS WHITE WOMAN NEARLY CAUSES LYNCHING Smears Chicken Blood on Dining Room Floor and Accuses Afro-American of Assault in Order to Keep Husband Home Nights. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Chestertown, Md., Feb. 27.—Jealous because her husband went out nights Mrs. Jessie Hurd, a white resident of this city, nearly caused the lynching of a respected and well known Afro- American citizen. Her method was one calculated to inflame the lower element to mob violence. Mrs. Hurd killed a chicken and smeared blood on the floor of the dining room and the outside of the house and told her husband that she had been assaulted and that she had driven off her assailant with a carving knife. State's Attorney Vickers and Deputy Sheriff Bolton did not believe her story and subjected her to a third degree examination at her home with the res- ult that she confessed that the tale was false, and that her object was to keep her husband from going out every night. Everyone irrespective of color is indignant over her act and want her promptly punished. ATTEMPT TO MAKE WITNESS ACCESORY TO MURDER ATTEMPT TO MAKE WITNESS ACCESORY TO MURDER Friends of Leo Frank, Convicted of Murder, Try to Implicate Afro-American Witness— Shrewd Lawyers Defend Him from Ridiculous Charge. EX-REGISTRAR LYONS IN THE SUPREME COURT WARDEN TEMPLE EXPLAINS. Grand Secretary of Daughters of I. B, P. O. E. of W. EDITOR S. B. TURNER TOURING THE WEST Editor S. B. Turner of the Illinois Idea left the first of the week for California and the West. He will be gone several weeks and his trip is purely a business one. Mr. W. H. Rhea will become the editor-in-chief during Mr. Turner's absence, and his estimable wife will be as active as ever. The Defender wishes our brother editor a happy and successful trip. can Girl Worth Millionaire Girl Lives Simple Life Oklahoma Has Many Wealthy Afro-Americans, That Southern Whites Fatten Upon [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Ouklumgee, Okla., Feb. 27.—Since little Sarah Rector, the 10-year-old millionaire girl of Muskogee, has been sent to Tuskegee Institute and put under the personal care of Mrs. Booker T. Washington, where she is to be trained and educated so that she will not grow up to idolize a white man as her guardian, so this should be done with little Rachel King, a little 14-year-old girl of this place. This section is the richest field in the United States for the productivity of oil wells. A number of Afro-Americans were fortunate in receiving land grants from the United States. Mr. Robert King's oil wells have netted him $1,000,000 and Mrs. Rachel King $1,000,000. Little Rachel King has $1,000,000, but a banker is her guardian. J. H. Smith, president of the First National Bank, has entire charge of this girl's money. It seems that it has become a fixed rule in this "neck of the woods" for a white man to have all to do with a child who has money and even go so far as to enact a law for them to "pass for white," but never turn their hand for the education of these children or to make laws for the protection of Afro-American's rights. Banker Smith receives 10 per cent commission monthly on every dollar he handles of little Rachel King's. He is a banker and receives on an average $10,000 a year and with this investment he could yield in a few years a half million dollars himself. Here is a case for the Federation of Women's Clubs in that state to do some work and the National Federation of Women's Clubs to strike a blow against this kind of domination. The National Association for the Protection of Colored People would do the race and this child a beneficent act if it would work to put a stop to white men in Oklahoma living off the money of little Afro-Americans who are rich. "HIT THE NIGGER" NEW FILM INSULT Major Funkhouser and His Board of Censors Fail to Suppress Moving Pictures That Breed Race Hatred and Afro-American Patrons Laugh and Keep Silent. In its last issue The Chicago Defender called attention to the fact that on the moving picture censor board every race was represented but the Afro-American. The ink was hardly dry before the New Grand Theater at 31st and State streets put on a film "Levinsky's Holiday," which shows a Jew on a frolic. "Hit the Nigger" is Levinsky's delight and runs through the entire film. This observation was made Monday night and as usual the house was crowded with Afro-Americans evidently insult-proof for they laughed and applauded. Not a word of protest was uttered. The Afro-American in Chicago is easy. He won't even imitate the lamb and say "Bah!" Major Funkhouser and his aids know it and they allow the race to be insulted and ridiculed for they know no complaint will be made. It used to be "Hit the Jew" or "Down with the Irish," but alert members of those races watch with hawk-like eyes any attempt to bellittle their people. The Grand Theater in putting on this insulting film did so without the knowledge of the proprietor. That same employ, taking advantage of a busy man, allowed his house to come into the lmelight as being unfair to the people to whom they cater. However, all concerned must remember that The Chicago Defender never sleeps. The Junior League Club held its opening meeting Wednesday, February 18, at the residence of Franklin Henderson. The club adjourned to meet the home of Edward Corvells, 354 Forest avenue. Rachel King, Little 14-year-old Colored Girl, Has $1,000,000 in Her Own Name, While Mary King and Robert King Are Equally Wealthy—But White Men Grow Rich in Handling Their Funds. WHY NOT GUARDIANS OF OWN COLOR? White Man's Only Idea Is for Gain—Has Not the Interest of Race at Heart—Works for National Federation of Women's Clubs and National Association for Protection of Colored People. JUNIOR LEAGUE CLUB CHICAGO, FEBRUARY 28, 1914 "MOLLYCODDLES" ARE IN DANGER Strange Race That Infests Chicago Will Be Deprived of Leisure if Women Carry Out Mrs. Meder's Advice. Are you a mollycoddle? If you are you are in danger. Mrs. Thaddeus J. Meder in an address on "Woman's Duties" at a meeting of the National Order of the Daughters of Isabella said: "All wives should work if it is absolutely demanded to save life, but not to support a race of mollycoddle husbands. There are four reasons why women should not work," she continued. "Firstly, she avoids maternity; second, she neglects her home and her children; third, she helps make a perfectly good man a mollycoddle or jellyfish; and fourth, there are too many unmarried women needing work." Are you a mollycoddle? THOMAS-KENNEDY WEDDING BRILLIANT SOCIETY EVENT Nuptial of Well-Known Couple, February 19, Eclipses in Elaborate Detail Any Recent Marriage—Rev. A. J. Carey Officiates—Many Presents Are Received. Miss Ethel Minerva Thomas, the daughter of Mrs. J. W. E. Thomas of 3208 Indiana avenue, became the bride of Mr. Lester Earl Kennedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Kennedy of 5413 Calumet avenue, Thursday afternoon, February 19th, at the home of the bride's mother At five-thirty, precisely to the soft strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, played by her girlhood friend, Mrs. Ada Lou Thompson, with a violin accompaniment by the bride's brother, Mr. Joseph Thomas, the bridal procession entered the parlor, led by the Rev. A. J. Carey, followed by Mrs. Thomas, the bride's mother, Mrs. H. G. Hudson, the bride's aunt, Mrs. Helen R. Pollard, the matron of honor, Miss Grace Thomas, sister of the bride, bridesmaid; Master Clarence Mason, dressed in white hand embroidered pique, ring bearer, and Wilda Kennedy and Roma Claire Rowen, flower girls, gowned in Shadow Lace and White Satin, each carrying a basket of rose petals, and lastly, the bride, accompanied by her uncle, Mr. H. G. Hudson, where they were met by the groom and his best man, Mr. William W. Chambers, and marched to the altar, where Rev. Carey avowed them under a canopy of palms and ferns. Miss Thomas made a dainty and petite bride and was gowned in a handmade creation of Ivory Satin-Poilin of the latest material for bridal gowns which was artistically draped with beautiful Chantilly Lace, elaborately studded with pearls. The fish tail train was trimmed with Erming, which extended up the front of the skirt and displayed from beneath the daintiest of lace petticoats festooned in tiny rose buds of white ribbon and for-get-me-nots. The bodice was draped with the same lace with additional bands PYTHIANS TO START BUILDING TEMPLE AT FALLS CITY Louisville, Ky., Feb. 27. -Tentative plans are on foot to erect a $60,000 Knights of Pythias temple in this city, with a savings, bank connected. CURRENT EVENTS IN SOUTH BEND Interesting Events in the Famous Manufacturing City of the Hoosier State. South Bend, Ind., Feb. 27.—February 17 a birthday reception was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, 114 North Walnut street, in honor of Mr. Samuel Lambert. The evening was spent in dancing, card playing and speech making. Mr. James E. Tousler acted as toastmaster. Mr. William De Lyons responded; also Dr. A. N. Thompson of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Mr. N. N. Stewart of Kalamazoo, Mich. Among those present were Mr. Tyler Martin, Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey, Miss Mary Casey, Miss Dean and Mrs. J. E. Tousler, all of South Bend. Mr. John Henderson of Chicago is spending a while in the city. The people of South Bend are delighted with the Chicago Defender. We expect to be able to dispose of a hundred copies a week in the near future. Mr. Tyler Martin and Mr. George Davis continue to delight their audiences at the local playhouses with their fun mill, "The Opossum Inspectors." Mr. Clarence Baker is contemplating the taking of a summer hotel here in South Bend. The hotel has a rooming capacity of 350. Mr. Baker is well known and hopes to do a thriving business in case he launches his scheme. Miss Daisy Bland and Miss Alice Jones, two of South Bend's most charming young ladies, visited Benton Harbor, Mich., last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey and Mr. George Moore are registered at the Hotel Royal. Mr. William Goss, proprietor of the Hotel Royal, contemplates making extensive improvements in the spring. DR. HENRY CLAY BRYANT IN THE SOUTH Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 27.—Dr. Henry Clay Bryant, a graduate of Fulton University and the Northwestern Medical University, Chicago, Ill., is doing some fine major operations at the George C. Hall Hospital. Miss Martin of Provident is head nurse. Dr. Bryant was formerly an interne at Provident. Beautiful Life Passes Into Great Beyond—Loved by All Who Knew Her—Died Feb. 22—Body Laid in Oakwood Cemetery—Rev. J. F. Thomas Delivers Funeral Oration. With befitting ceremonies, all that was mortal of the late Mrs Grace Hoskins, who died Feb. 22, at her home, 3004 South Street street, was laid to rest on Tuesday at noon. Mrs. Hoskins, who was the mother-in-law of Mr. George W. Holt, was a highly respected woman and loved by all who knew her. The funeral services were held at 10:30 o'clock in the double parlors of Mr. Holt's home, where this grand old lady was shown all the attention possible by her son-in-law. Her body rested in a beautiful cloth covered casket, surrounded by huge bunches of floral designs given by admiring friends. Rev. J. F. Thomas, pastor Ebenezer Baptist Church, officiated. He spoke feelingly of the Christian life of the deceased and pointed out the reward that comes to those in after life who have been followers of the "Lowly Nazarene." During the address Rev. Thomas paid a deserving tribute to the kindness and faithfulness of Mr. Holt to his deceased wife's mother. "Nearer My God to Thee," a favorite hymn, was rendered at the exercises. Mrs. Hoskins was a Virginian and born in Middlesex county in 1851. In her early life she moved to Vicksburg, Miss., where she lived for many years. She was married and four children, two sons and two daughters, were born to her. After her removal to St. Louis, in 1902, she became a member of Central Baptist Church, her membership coming from King Solomon's Church at Vicksburg. In 1909, when she came to Chicago but did not connect herself with any local church but was a regular attendant of Bethel A. MRS. GRACE HASKINS DIES SATURDAY $1,000,000 THREE LIVES TOLL IN WEEKLY KILLING IN MISSISSIPPI Blood Revel on Sunday—Mob Burns Homes and Shoots Innocent Pleasure-seekers—Hunt Defenseless Afro-Americans in Special Train. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Vicksburg, Miss., Feb. 27—Mississippi has had its weekly revel in blood. This time the outrage occurred on Sunday, and a little town called Tunica was the scene. The lives of two Afro-Americans enjoying a pleasant evening in a quiet home were the toll, while the white man who led the mob was killed. William Beasley was entertaining some friends at his home when Morris Love, claiming to be a sheriff, led a mob there and told them to "get." They refused to do so, and the mob set the house afire. Beasley and his friends ran for their lives. It was then that two of his friends were shot down in cold blood. The remainder of the party escaped; but the Illinois Central railroad company furnished a special train, and several hundred so-called white citizens and several bloodhounds are hunting down some inoffensive Afro-Americans. Later two of them were overtaken and thrown into jail, after a mob had beaten them severely. AFRO-AMERICANS "JIM CROWED" AT Y. M. C. A. CONCERT Mr. E. T. Banks Protests Against Uncalled-for Action at Y. M. C. A. Building—Association Makes Denial Practice Is a Common One. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Dayton, O., Feb. 27.—The segregation of Afro-Americans at the Williams-Johnson Company's musical entertainment at the Y. M. C. A. Friday evening of last week has caused many of them to file protests with that institution. It was a race company giving the entertainment and drew about 200 people who were given red tickets and crowded in the gallery, although it was a one price admission. Mr. Banks Protests. Seeing the situation Mr. Edward T. Banks protested and was given a seat on the main floor, and later about eight others joined him. Speaking of the incident Mr. Banks said: "We may expect such discrimination in theaters and such places, but in Christian institutions like the Y. M. C. A. the practice has but one effect—one that hurts the race, and it can only be remedied by the courts. From personal observation I know that the Catholic churches show less discrimination against Afro-Americans than any other religious organization in Dayton." CHURCHES OBSERVE LENT Season of Fasting and Repentance Began Ash Wednesday and Ends Easter Sunday. Wednesday of this week (Ash Wednesday) began the forty days of fasting and repentance observed by the Episcopal and Catholic churches. This observance ends Easter Sunday, April 12. In both churches communicants who observe Lent strictly will abstain from meat on Wednesdays and Fridays and restrict themselves to one large meal a day, to be eaten at noon. They are permitted to breakfast on coffee and a single piece of toast and to sup on a collation not to exceed the fourth part of an ordinary meal. The sick, nursing women and workingmen are exempt from fasting. AFRO-AMERICAN AND JHAT, IT M WHAT IT MEANS "Afro-American (noun) an American of African decent. Authority Standard Dictionary of English Language." This explanation is in response to several inquiries. The Chicago Defender has adopted the use of the racial term because it is dignified and because it is grammatically correct.—Editor. M. E. Church, occasionally visiting others. Since the death of her daughter in June, 1912. Mrs. Haskins has lived with Mr. Holt and her every wish was gratified. She leaves two sons, who are still residents of Vicksburg. The pal bearers were Col. Franklin A. Denison, Messrs. Wm. Adams, Tom Cole, Howard F. Catin, Charles Washington, John Nixon, B. T. Lewis and Rudolph Harris. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Under-taker Daniel M. Jackson and interntaker was at Oakwood cemetery. LATES NEWS If You See It The Defender It's VICE 5 CENTS IN CHICAGO AND CUBU FOREIGN 10 CENTS IN ING SSIPPI b Burns nt Pleas- ess Afro- gender.) —Missis- in blood. arred on ed Tun- of two pleasant the toll, the mob W. R. COWAN DEFEATED FOR ALDERMAN IN THE 2ND WARD Men Did Not Vote For Him, But Get No Credit For I—Women in First Vote Crown Them- selves with Glory—Race Lea- ers in the Second Ward H- Lost Out. HONEST PEOPLE A GUSTED WITH Everyone Admires a Sq Slander and Mud Slinging tom of the Dark Ages—W Cowan Run Independent? Mr. William Randolph Cowan was defeated for the aldermanic nomination in the Second ward at the primary election Tuesday of this week. The women voters, exercising the franchise for the first time, voted solidly for him while the men did not. Their action is not unusual when race candidate is in the field, but t attitude of the men voters of the Second ward in Tuesday's primary has disgusted honest voters with the political game. The race leaders who said it was not time to elect an Afro-American are to be reckoned with later, but what manner of people do they think the rank and file is they would like to know. The story of election day in the Second ward runs like this: Miss Sara M. Hoskins, who ran for the Democratic nomination for alderman with the support of the Sullivan organization, was beaten by 300 votes by Thomas T. Hoyne, brother of the state's attorney, the Heartst-Harrison candidate. The four Democratic candidates in the ward polled about 1,900 votes, while Alderman Hugh Norris, Republican, got 3,222 votes, against the 2,700 cast for William R. Cowan, the Republican vote in the ward being nearly 6,000. Cowan polled the votes of 1,089 women, more than four times as many as were cast for Miss Hopkins. Norris also got more women's votes than all of the Democratic candidates put together. Simon P. Gary won the Progressive nomination, getting 495 votes to 162 for Marius Peterson. August C. Harms, unopposed Socialist, got 28 votes. The total vote in the ward was 8,750, 5,785 men and 2,965 women going to the polls. Resort to Mud Slinging. Everyone loves a square fight but some of Mr. Cowan's opponents did not do that. They reverted to that old time and unfair habit of slinging mud. The author of a nasty circular sent broadcast the night before election failed in its purpose. The women paid no attention to the slander and cast their vote for the race candidate. Will Mr. Cowan run independent? is the question that the voters are asking. HOW WE SPEND THE MONEY. Can Never Be Called Spendthrift as Pockets Have Never Been Taxed in Carrying Money, Shortly after the first of the year The Chicago Defender sent out notices to 1,500 delinquent subscribers. Out of that number we received a prompt response and remittance from 86. To these we are very grateful. A portion of the money we received was expended for the new headline which makes its appearance in this issue. There are many other improvements that we would like to make, but we have not got the money. It is a painful subject to discuss and from our standpoint the argument is over. If you have not paid your subscription your name has been taken off of our mailing list, and you will remember that we have warned you before. Louis Johnson, the crack pitcher for the American Giants, had his overcoat taken on Sunday night at his home, 3244 Wabash avenue. Johnson and his wife and friends were in the dining room, and others in the parlor, thief came up the fire escape, then the window, took Johnson's coat and escaped unnoticed. Johnson went into her room and covered tracks on the window, left down the fire escape, wished alley. Detective Johnso, 63, guild. PAGE TWO WOMEN WANT W. R. COWAN TO RUN AS INDEPENDENT Would Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by Driving All the Snakes Out of the Second Ward—Are Proud of Their Record. PLAN TO HAVE EVERYONE REGISTER MARCH 17 Writer Quotes Figures and Shows How It Can Be Done—Men Must Shake Off Shackles. Mr. W. R. Cowan, who was defeated for aldermanic nomination at Tuesday's election, is urged to run on an independent ticket by a well-known woman residing in the Second ward. Her letter is as follows: Chicago, Ill., February 25.—To the Editor: Tuesday's election proved conclusively that the women have more race pride than the men. We Second ward had a golden opportunity to name a Negro for a council seat and the men done as well as the women. Let some designing Negro men shake off the rament of greed and grat, and stand by the women for the protection of the race, the women of the ward, appeal Cowan to run independent. Because we feel that we can o the way. : Out the Snakes. note, at the primaries. Can we uote to offset the $22 plurality in those 12,350 who did not vote? Let everyone who voted for Mr. Cowan try to influence just one to vote for him and his election is assured. There are hundreds of our people who are not even registered. March 17 is registration day. Why not make St. Patrick's day historic in Chicago? St. Patrick drove the snakes from Ireland on this day. Why not unite, register, elect Mr. Cowan alderman and drive the snakes from the Central ward? MAGFRAGETTE OF THE SECOND WARD The Voice of the People. Chicago, Ill., February 26.—To the Editor: Read your able article in last Saturday's paper on Mr. Wm. R. Cowan's candidacy for alderman. It was indeed fine. Sorry to learn of his defeat, especially through such dastardly men as Norris and his henchmen used. If Mr. Cowan will run independent I am sure there are enough public spirited men and women, in and out of his ward, who would contribute to his campaign fund. If The Defender would open up its office for such a fund, I for one would contribute. The Cleanest Man. To the Editor: It certainly is a shame for the colored people of Chicago to allow the news to go through the country that Will Cowan was defeated when July two hundred and thirty votes could have put the clearest man in all politics in the running. Those who lined up against him should never be voted for under any conditions, no matter what they run for. T. A. YOUNG. 3630 Forest avenue. A Disgrace. To the Editor: I voted for Mr. Cowan. It's a disgrace that our men did so little to nominate a man of our race for alderman. JOSEPHINE DAVIS. Casts First Vote for Cowan. Mrs. Sara L. Wright, wife of Gen. J. E. Wright, was the first woman to cast her ballot in the 35th precinct of the Second Ward Feb. 24. The time was 6:12 a. m., and she voted for Mr. W. R. Cowan, Republican candidate for alderman. Mrs Wright is a loyal race woman and she secured many votes for Mr. Cowan. BROTHERHOOD OF TRAIN PORTERS INCORPORATED its Objects and Officers—Should Be "A Light to Every Railroad Man's Feet and a Lamp to His Path." The Brotherhood of Railroad Train Porters of America is now incorporated under the laws of the state of Illinois, which is "a light to every colored railroad man's feet and a lamp to his path." The object for which it is formed is the moral, social and intellectual improvement of its members. The management of said corporation is vested in a board of seven directors who are to be elected for the term of one year. The following persons are hereby selected as directors to control and manage said corporation for the first year: John R. Winston, Charles A. Wallace, Grant Ray, N. H. Pryor, Lafayette Martin, Albert H. Miller and John Coleman. The location is in the city of Chicago, in the county of Cook, in the state of Illinois, and the postoffice address of its business office is at 4015 Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago. Signed: John R. Winston, Charles A. Wallace, Grant Ray, N. H. Pryor, Lafayette Martin, Albert H. Miller, John Coleman. The Chicago Defender is the official organ of the B. of R. T. P. of A. --- JOHN R. AUTER WINS SUCCESS AT THE BAR Well-Known Evanstonians Rise In the Legal Profession Has Been Rapid, But Has Been Deservedly Won. When writing of the subject of this sketch it is proper to say John R. Auter of Evanston and Chicago, for his practice is equally divided between the two cities. He resides in the former but maintains offices in both cities. Mr. Auter is one of the most successful of our attorneys. He came to Chicago from Philadelphia about 18 years ago and entered the Kent College of Law, from which he graduated with honors in June, 1897. A year or so later he opened his own offices and since then his rise in the profession has been rapid but has been deservedly won. Much of his success has been due to the wise plan of the attorneys and counselors of Philadelphia, his native city, of keeping his clients out of litigation whenever possible. It is a conservative idea, but that it is a good plan many satisfied clients will attest. P. John R. Auter, Attorney and Counsel-at-Law. In legal or fraternal work his counsel is always wise. His friends point to his success with pride. Mr. Auter is a widower and owns considerable real estate in Evanston and Chicago. He is a son of Mr. James M. Auter of Harrisburg, Pa., who has been connected with the Executive Department of that state for 25 years. Mr. Auter is secretary of the Beneficiary Board of the Knights of Pythias of Illinois; Vice-President and General Counsel for the Evanston Loan and Investment Company; a director of and attorney for the Enterprise Amusement Company; is a member of the Appomattox Club, the Knife and Fork Club, the Sigma Pi Chi-Fraternity, the Chicago Assembly, the Eighth Regiment I. N. G. R. B. Elliott Lodge No. 36 K. of P., and is a power in Evanston politics. THE BLUE GRASS STATE. Home of Beautiful Women, Fast Horses and Fine Spirits Brought into the Limclight. By Hardin Tolbert Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 27.—In order that Frankfort Normal and Industrial Institute may be used to advance the political interests of politicians a bill has been introduced in the Kentucky legislature to have the trustees of the institute located all over the state. This will necessitate "political pull" for a teacher to "get next" to a trustee and will make the institution a mess never before heard of. A committee representing the State Teachers' Association came to this city to protest before the legislature committee. They were met by Dr. E. E. Underwood and other prominent citizens. Among those to testify were Professor A. E. Meyzeck, Louisville, Ky.; Professor F. M. Wood, Paris; Professor J. T. Smith, Versailles, and Professor E. B. Davis, Georgetown, S. M. Saufeu, a newspaper man and member of the committee, propounded the questions to the visiting teachers, who gave intelligent reasons as to why they opposed their school being made a political dumping ground of the state and used only to appease the half-educated teachers who might have a pull with their political friends. Professor A. E. Meyzeck declared that he was elected president of the school, and when it was learned that he would have nothing to do with the selection of his faculty he resigned. The object of the teachers coming is to have the school taken out of politics as far as possible. CHICAGO MAN RETAINS POSITION. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Washington, D. C., Feb. 27—Charles J. Pickett retains his position with the Lincoln Memorial Commission, notwithstanding the death of his patron, former Senator Cullom, the resident commissioner. The comproller of the treasury has decided that Mr. Pickett is and has been an employee of the commission and not of the resident commissioner. Mr. Pickett halls from Chicago, and was for many years the confidant and right-hand man of the late Senator Cullom. Through his influence with the broad-minded statesman Mr. Pickett was able to render much valuable service to his people at critical stages in legislation and patronage. ALDERMAN CUMMINS SPEAKS AT RICHMOND, VA. (Special to the Chicago Defender). Richmond, Va., Feb. 27—Alderman Harry S. Cummings of Baltimore, Md., delivered an address on Tuesday night under the auspices of the Dunbar Historical and Literary Society upon the subject "History of Segregation." He was introduced by Hon. Mitchell, Jr., as an alderman. He took the case to the courts test the constitutionality of the law won. The lecture, "was well attended." SOIL WORKERS HOLD 16TH AN- NUAL MEETING Farmers' Conference at the Georgia State Industrial College Great Event Seeds and Literature Distributed. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Savannah, Ga., Feb. 27.—The sixteenth annual Farmers' Conference, held at the State Industrial College, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 18, 19 and 20th, has just come to a close. President R. R. Wright of the college secured an unusually large number of able speakers for the conference. The subjects discussed at the conference were divided into three or four departments. The principal department was that of farming, under which were thoroughly discussed the subjects of soil fertility, commercial and barnyard fertilizers, farm crubs and horticulture. Those who discussed these were: Prof. R. W. Crouse, Director of Agriculture, Hampton Institute; Dr. E. M. Nigbert of the United States Department of Agriculture; Prof. R. H. Thomas of the Agricultural Department of the institution, and Dr. H. DeLouch, Director of the Experiment Station, Ga. in discussion of these subjects of farming were given many valuable hints with regard to the proper preparation of the soil, selection of seed, the selection of fertilizers and farm management. Under the department of animal husbandry there were discussed the diseases and improvement of live stock, poultry raising, etc. Mr. Lorien, one of the oldest expert counsellors in the South Dr. R. M. Nigbert and Dr. DeLouch discussed these subjects. The subject of conservation of health was very prominent. Under this head were discussed tuberculosis, hookworms and pellagra and general health conditions. The lectures in this department were given by charts and stereoticon views. Under this department there was Dr. A. G. Fort of the Field Sanitation, Board of Health of Georgia; Dr. A. M. Brown, President National Medical Association, Birmingham, Ala.; Dr. R. M. Grimm, United States Marine Hospital, Savannah, Ga.; Dr. R. L. Wilson, United States Marine Hospital, Charleston, S. C.; Dr. E. M. Nigbert, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Twenty Counties Represented. The moral and religious condition was discussed by a number of ministers. Education was discussed by President E. T. Ware of Atlanta University and Prof. Otis Ashmore, Superintendent of Education, Savannah, Ga. There was a very general discussion of household economies lead by Mrs. W. G. Hill of Savannah and Mrs. M. B. Sheffall of Macon, Ga. The conference consisted of farmers as delegates and representatives of some twenty odd farming counties. Many of them had been constant visitors of the conference and reported their progress in gaining land and making crops since last visiting the conference. It was very apparent to those who heard them talk that they had been greatly benefited by their visits to the conference. The new recruits were themselves the fruits of the interest which farmers and visitors had taken in the conference. It would be very interesting to report the trite, but nevertheless interesting, sayings of many of these uneducated farmers. Many of them own from a hundred to a thousand acres of land. Many stated that they raised two bales of cotton to the acre; some of them thirty-two to a hundred bushels of corn to the acre. They spoke of their fine live stock—hogs, mules and cows. The expert lecturers at the conference in animal husbandry were literally overwhelmed with questions from these farmers with reference to their live stock. Poultry raising was emphasized by some forty odd exhibits by the Colored poultry raisers who brought for exhibit their birds to the conference. There were awarded a number of premiums for the best birds. Among the birds were Rhode Island Reds, Buff Orphingtons, Leghorns, Game, etc. At the conference were distributed a large number of farm seed sent for distribution by the United States Department of Agriculture. The local dealers in agricultural supplies sent for distribution at the conference, specimens of fertilizers and notebooks advertising their wares. EDITORS AND REPORTERS ATTENTION. Editors and reporters or whoever sends in club and church news for the Chicago Defender must sign his or her name to every article. These names need not be published, but we must know who is responsible for these contributions. Kindly mark Club News, % Club Editor; Churches, %Religious Editor, and Personals % Society Editor. MR. AND MRS. HATHCOX VISITING IN CITY Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hathcox of Cassopolis, Mich., arrived in the city last week to attend the Thomas-Kennedy wedding. While here they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allen, 3811 Wabash avenue. They were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. C. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Luppins and Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy. THE STORK ON THE WING. Savannah, Ga., Feb. 27—(Special)—Tuesday night of last week a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Butler at their residence, 220 Park avenue, East Savannah. The new arrival has been named Louisa Elizabeth. Mrs. Butler will be remembered by her many friends in Chicago as Miss Elizabeth Beasley, the daughter of Mrs. Louisa Beasley, 5118 Wabash avenue. Mrs. Beasley is visiting Mrs. Butler. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER News of the Churches HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The people of this church were not deterred by the blizzard, as they were out in force to hear the carefully prepared sermon by the pastor Dr. G. Lee Jefferson. His discourse upon the theme "Spiritual Refiner" was very helpful to all who suffer trials. The Sabbath school was full of activity. At 4 o'clock the Englewood Lyceum rendered its monthly program, which was a delight to all present. The musical numbers were rendered by Messrs. Pope and D. Jefferson on the violin, and a vocal solo by W. Carroll. Miss Lucile Robinson read a very excellent paper on the subject, "Contributions by Afro-Americans to Civilization." Major John R. Lynch made a most interesting address upon the subject, "Some Facts of Reconstruction." The president-elect, J. M. Brunfield, presided and outlined a course of work to be pursued by the Lyceum during the next six months. Weekly meetings every Friday evening, to which the public is invited. NEW HOPE FREE BAPTIST CHURCH. 4024 Armour Avenue. Hold its regular services as usual Sunday at 11 o'clock. Rev. J. Connors preached for the congregation. At 1:30 p. m. the Sunday school held its regular services as usual. At 3 p. m. Rev. Mary Jones delivered to the congregation a most stirring spiritual sermon. Rev. Jones spoke again with much enthusiasm, which stirred the congregation wonderfully. We are always glad to have the opportunity of hearing Rev. Jones speak of the doctoring of Christ. Her subjects are always most wonderful to hear. At 8 p. m. Rev. J. Connors preached for the accolades. Every Wednesday night, preaching; every Friday night, praise services; every fourth Sunday is our rally day. Rev. J. Connors, pastor. ST. MARY'S A. M. E. CHURCH. 5251 Dearborn Street—Rev. Jas. Higgins, Pastor. Services 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; T. W. White, superintendent. C. E., 6:45 p. m.; Mrs. T. Willes, president. Sunday, being the first Sunday in March, is general class. It is desired that all the members of the church be present; also the friends and well wishers. The Sunday school has taken on new life and is improving each Sunday under the direction of Mr. T. W. White. The Christian Endeavor has taken in several new members. The members and friends of the church will tender their pastor a birthday anniversary Saturday, March 7. QUINN CHAPEL. The services were very well attended on last Sunday morning, notwithstanding the severe cold weather. Rev. J. C. Anderson, pastor, preached an excellent sermon, after which $1,400 was subscribed by members and friends to be paid on the debt of the church. The usual crowd rushed to the "Lord's Bank" and made their deposits. The Sunday school was well attended at 2 o'clock p. m.; excellent singing and interesting lesson. Visit our Sunday school. Dr. Martin occupied the pulpit in the evening. Christian endeavor at 6 p. m. Love feast was conducted on Monday evening and was well attended. Addie L. Robinson, 3231 Forest avenue. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN- Communion service will be held Sunday, Mach 1, at which time over twenty-five members are expected to join the church. A special preparatory prayer meeting was held Wednesday night. Nearly every seat in the lecture room was taken at the prayer meeting Wednesday night a week ago, and a splendid meeting was the result. Harry Jackson, son of the pastor, is now the organist, and is highly pleased, as well as the membership, with the new electric pump for the organ. THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH. Rev. Charles W. Stewart, D. D., the noted newspaper correspondent and lecturer, preached an exceptionally strong and interesting sermon last Sabbath morning on "The Wonderful Name." In the evening a special program was rendered. Mr. R. B. Gloyer, district superintendent of A. C. E., presided, and Miss Viola Hill, district secretary, presented the district banner to the A. C. E. of the Institutional Church. This banner was won in a contest with the A. C. E.'s of the city and is highly appreciated because of the fact. After the presentation of the banner Hon. Medill McCormick was introduced in a befitting speech by Mr. Thomas Wallace Swann. Mr. McCormick delivered a most pleasing and instructive address on "Washington and Lincoln." The business meeting of Wednesday evening was largely attended and great good is expected to come therefrom. MT. CARMEL C. M. E. CHURCH. Englewood, III. The Sunday services were well attended. The pastor was able to open his services at 11 o'clock, text, 1084 Psalm, seventh verse; subject, "The Attributes of God." He made a splendid talk. All enjoyed the services. Sunday, March 8, "The Twelve Tribes of Israel," represented by twelve lady preachers, will appear in Mt. Carmel at 3 o'clock. All are invited to come, hear and see them. The regular services were well attended on last Sunday. The pastor FIRST MORTGAGE GOLD BONDS Plus EXPERIENCED SERVICE Equals PERFECT SECURITY We own and offer, subject to prior sale, the following First Mortgage Real Estate Gold Bonds, secured by Chicago income producing property: $20,000.00 Secured by the STATE STREET THEATER building offices, 4 stores, and theater holding 800 seats. Location—3505-7-9-11 S. State St. These bonds mature at the rate of $400.00 each and every month with interest at 6%, and dated from Sept. 17, 1913. Bonds are the direct obligation of Mr. Frank H. Salkin, owner of this building and other valuable Chicago real estate. Title Guarantee Policy Chicago Title & Trust Co. LINCOLN ST. BANK OF CHICAGO (Under State Government Superv.) Plaza Douglas 988. 8 EAST 3 Write or call for the list of HIGH CLASS BONDS AND MORTGAGES at 59th Street and though ill, preached a very interesting sermon. The Sunday school's attendance keeps up very nicely, and yet the superintendent thinks that there is room for improvement. Mrs. C. Smith's class took possession of the banner for the second time. All departments of the church are busy getting their reports ready for conference, which convenes the early part of March. WALTER'S A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Corner of Thirty-eighth and Dearborn Streets. Next Sunday is the first of a new month, and we anticipate excellent services. The pastor will preach morning and evening. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society will hold its special preaching service and rally. The Gospel Choir will render the music for us. All missionary societies in the city are invited to be present. Our next quarterly meeting is the third Sunday in March. In the afternoon Rev. Brewer of St. Stephen's A. M. E. Church will preach the sacramental sermon, and the choir of that church will render the music. Attention is called to the dramatic appearance of Professor W. Henry Thomas of New York at our church under the auspices of the Progressive Club on the evening of Thursday, March 12. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES By Frank C. Lowry. Congratulations and pleasing comments followed the reading of every report at the second quarterly conference held at the church last Thursday night a week ago. Splondid in every detail were the reports. Even in point of composition the secretaries seemed to tie with each other, and not a moment passed that was not full of interest and enjoyment for all. A most remarkable work has been accomplished by Dr. Wilson and his splondid hand of workers. Whom less than eighteen months $1,700 has been raised and paid on the church. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH. Evanston, Ill. Second quarterly meeting next Sunday, Rev. T. W. Lewis, P. E., will be present. Wednesday night the pastor will give another lecture from the Old Testament. On the Sundays of March 8, 15, 22 and 29 the pastor will preach a series of sermons. The first will be on the subject "Running with the Horse and the Footman." Dr. Golta, field agent of the anti-saloon league, gave a very interesting talk at Ebenezer Sunday night. Rev. and Mrs. H. E. Stewart were entertained at dinner Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Brown, 1822 Emerson street. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH. Regular services every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 1 p.m.; B. Y. P. U. at 7 p.m.; prayer service Wednesday evening; teachers' board. Friday evening. The choir will give a musical March 5 at the church. Rev. D. H. Harris, pastor, 6326 Marshfield avenue. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL. The Lenten season will be observed at the Episcopal Church the next forty days. Father Massiah will preach a special sermon on this season of the year, and communion will be given. Special music by the choir. ST. MONICO CHURCH Father Morris of St. Monico's Episcopal Church will have special mass tomorrow morning at 0:30 and 11 o'clock. A large attendance is expected. Good music. VARDAMAN AND LINCOLN. Have you ever noticed how that fire-casting gentleman from Mississippi, Senator Vardaman, uses the name of Abraham Lincoln to support his arguments. If you are interested read the great article on Vardaman in next Saturday's edition of The Chicago Defender. Order a copy from your newsdealer at once. EDWARD FELIX ICE CREAM PARLOR PHONE DOUGLAS 2928 Milk, Cream, Stationery, Confectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, Newspapers, Bread, Cakes and Pies. Before buying C Me. We give Fish and Weber Stamps with Groceries, Ice Cream and Sodas. A First-Class Laundry Agency in Connection. EDWARD FELIX :: :: 52 W. 30th ST. Mrs. Edw. Felix's Hairdressing Parlor Stands open for all kinds of Hairdressing, Scalp Treatment, Hair Goods to order. Special care taken of the hands and nails. A complete line of toilet articles. Tel. Douglas 2928 52 W. 30th St. BOB OWENS FIRST JURY- MAN OF LOS ANGELES White Man Demanded His Release, but Judge Denied Plea. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 27.—Mr. R. C. Owens, a successful Afro-American of this city, was selected term trial juror for three months in the supreme court. It is the first time a man of his race has ever served on a jury trying a white man for murder." A white man by the name of Louis Bundy was Hotel R. 3639, 3641, 3651 Fineest and largest colored hotel in for married and single people. Every Rooms, by day, 5 By Week, 5 J. A. JONES, Prop. EDWARD ICE CREAM PHONE DO Milk, Cream, Stationery, Co. Newspapers, Bread, Cakes a We give Fish and Weber St and Sodas. A First-Class D EDWARD FELIX :: Mrs. Edw. Felix's Stands open for all kinds ment, Hair Goods to order hands and nails. A com Tel. Douglas 2928 MEN! Use Prescription 100 The best known re- medy for all affections of the urinary passage, kidney and bladder troubles. This Valuable Tonic Is for Sale at LaBastide's Drug Store 3702 S. State Street Telephones | Douglas 616& 617 Automatic 71-774 Office Phones: Rts. 5133 So. Wabash Ave. Oakland 4662, Auto. 73-058 Phone Dresel6815 Dr. Theo. R. Mozee DENTIST 4709 S. STATE STREET CHICAGO Hours 9 A. to 5 P. M. 7 P. M. to 9 P. M. Sundays by Appointment Madeline R. McFarland FINE MILLINERY Feathers Cleaned, Dyed and Curled HATS BLOCKED 4746 State St. - CHICAGO MORTGAGE GO PRCED SERVICE Equals PER , the following First Mortgage Real Estate 20,000. on trial for murder and demanded a white man in his place. His plea of race discrimination was denied, and "Bob" Owens, as he is called, remained on the jury, the man was convicted and sentenced to death. Mr. Owens is well known in the city of Chicago. Aslde from owing valuable property here he also owns a flat in the 5200 block on Calumet avenue, Chicago, Ill. Some people are naturally so pugnacious that they would mistake the dove of peace for a clay perion. Pullman 643 S. State St. America. First-time accommodations thing new and up-to-date. Oc. 75c and $1.00; 2.50 and up. D FELIX M PARLOR DUGLAS 2928 Inflectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, and Pies. Before buying C Mc. Clamps with Groceries, Ice Cream laundry Agency in Connection. :: 52 W. 30th ST. Hairdressing Parlor Of Hairdressing, Scalp Treat- . Special care taken of the delete line of toilet articles. And Order Deadline of the country. 52 W. 30th St. Ladies! WANTED To start in Hair Pomade and Hair Goods business. Musthave wide acquaintance. No capital needed. Must live out of Chicago. R. McClain 50 West 35th Street CHICAGO, ILL. BLACKWELL & GREEN UNDERTAKERS Phone - Normal 7932 Calls promptly answered. Chapel in connection. All work guaranteed. Our prices the lowest. 1210 W.63rd St., CHICAGO OLD BONDS FECT SECURITY Gold Bonds, secured by Chicago income 00 i <i | oe aeneiia We oe ay? eee = Rie oe Ft PHO yey: EU gd TING Be, PY ep anes i} tga - see) ba Rhy, ‘Copyright eappited fer The: amor Be, ‘tAGEDY S521 ine area taney and TAL be ers ‘rhe tm. atu Ue tears, tnd the Jos. snel ivet wetne Feabeeent tor shee rit tag piasnie when't wan ae hwy. My phiymatemish, yes, and the chum sag onthe And my ideal ax years took their fight: inet det in San seer fort ath ‘Nnil'enes welng te fe mauetica Tonia Ames sie Kano howe, Hts Murti ye ear ‘io be there? Caan, she Euers all the analy UIE feet ssi Wil Hod tain ny eect Sill ne hue eli ane oa For the pale’ me fice may vevea? Witt athe note if 1 sbtder In sudden steed AL the selene swords scaling my dooin’ ye Meee eh oe Whe dal eal oe tone sho fet matted, and 1am the gromn, “rh 57th steret and Marner avenue datl vei is gonne. pith wien aie tens throug Rae ee ee ests SN te a ng tiather drops ‘his hat | Deaths of the Week Arnold. Hurene, 20 yre: O74 Fatayette paid Leite 2 ymuy fea Ata wt Ininter, Susan, 69 y78.2 G10 Cottage Grové av. Feb. ts. . Fonts, James, 28 xis 4010 Federal st Hast, Crace, 8 yre.; 900% State st; eh 29 Montagne. Zaceheus, 28 yrs.: 3868 Wabash wei eb, 28, Moties, Frances, § mox; 2161 Forest aw teh 2h. Monterg, Anna, 8 yes.t 4228 Wabash av. eb. 80, M'Croll, Robe. 25 yrs; 129 W. Madisor str Pen 1s Powell, Nunes, 59 yrs; 976 H, Ma st. Be a Stow, San, HL yeas AND State st; Fed Vuchles, Mary, 41 yrea 1M Fulton st. achien, > In toving remembrance of our broth- er, deft Swan, who died Feb. 27. 1411. aud iother. who passed away Mareh 16. 1912 “Gone but not forgotten.” From ile FAMILY, 2025 Vernon avenue, {1 fond remembrance of our beloved relative, Jennie Adams Scott, who de- parted this life February 24, 1013. A precious one trom us is gone, A voive we love is stilled; A place is vacant in onr home Which never can be filled. HARRY SCOTT Utusband), LILLIAN WOODS (Sister1, CATHERINE HAMLET (Sister), | To the many friends who contributed beautiful floral designs, offered words of sympathy and other acts of kindness in the sad bereavement caused by thedeathof my deceased wife’s mother, Mrs. Grace Haskins, I am deeply grateful. GEORGE W. HOLT 3004 State St. EDWARD WILLS IN CITY. Represents $8.900,000 Stock Farm of W. E, D. and Thomas Stokes of Winchester Pike, Lexington, Ky. Mr, Edward Wills of Lexington. Ky.. manager of the world’s largest farm, is a visitor of note this week, the guest of Mr. W. TI, Terrell of the firm of Anderson and Terrell, real estate dealers, Mr. Wills has many friends in Chicago who listen with interest to ee At 3650 Vernon. Avenue, 7 and 8 room steam heated flats, newly decorated, overlooking Grand Boulevard. If taken * at once we will let themgo to desirable and responsible tenants at $35.00 per month. ——— ° : ° hicago Realty a Renting Co. . 69 W. Washington St. ‘ Randolph 3237 j “Auto. 43-954 SWAN. JIN MEMORIAM. 1 The Scth awd State street dude is who hus had the blues ever since his tibnlty Wrauaway? Don't worry, 2, for she wil hut stay forever. very papier at the heed Ghwe party. irs hy aig 'She whe wih the dude. DT “The doll ix who hus Hecome x9 much nttched tA. 2 Go ahead. Ve Paz You two make i Very ente couple. Is tying to make m hit with D. v7 ‘The twa little sorkety dudes are who looked So keen at isimball Hail Mouday hight at the lant society event of the 00 son? ‘The doll, X. M, bs, who truly holds “em? he two dudes gre who say Unit te Te noon i paly Wehner Season for tend? NUTS ad Edn ave eoreect. “rhe Muy sire who looked so keen at the Phyliss Wheatly danee Monday night? SEES a Mek. Ite are correct whe dude, HA. Mt. Is, who suya that he admires Miss D. Fi Wer much? “the Hittle W. POTL S, bs who says that he Ji crazy about bad whe Rah Rah TLD, boys are whg wont dowht to Mss Te Joa party tPiesday hight snd AoC take any presents a description of the large Tan he sw perintends. W. E, D. and ‘Thomas Stokes are New York capitalists, whose stock farm at Winchester Pike, Lexington. Ky., is valued at $8,000,000. Mr. Wills was the firm's agent this week in a $10,000 sale of horses to & stock yards company. le left the city for his home Wednesday night. LINCOLN GARDENS. AMATEUR CHAMPION ROLLER RACE Miss Eva Hrris and Miss Clara Davis were the winners of the one mile race held at Lincoln Gardens ‘Tuesday night, Feb. 17, Miss Harris time for the mile was 4 minutes and 20 seconds. Miss Davis’ time was 4 tuinutes and 15 seconds. ‘The new manager. Miss Minnie C. Jackson, is jiaking a screaming success of ‘ihe business and will endeavor to have a ‘special feature once a week to enter. cain the patronr and she also extends a special invitation to all beginners. APPOINTS DR. DICKINSON SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Is First in a Class of 300 Who Took Recent Examination—Begins Work at Once. Dr. C.S. Dickinson, auth and State streets, has heen appointed city seliool physician for the tenth district, In an examination in which there were 00 applicants, Dr, Dickinson stood first. He was appointed Wednesday and be: | gan his duties on ‘Thursday. “The posi ‘tion carries with it a Incrative salary. Dr. Dickerson was one of the few public men to show Kindness to poor children last Christmas. by examining their eyes free, His wife, Mrs. Daisy Dickerson, is a graduate of Provident Hospital, NOTED SPEAKER AT OBERLIN UNIVERSITY Oberlin, Ohio, Feb, 27.—Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, who hus been spending 4 portion of the school term here, where her daughters, Misses Mary and PhyMis, are students, returned to Washington, D. C., last week aud will remain several weeks. While sojourn: ing in the Middle West Mrs, ‘Terrell filled a number of important lecture engagements, speaking invariably to large and appreciative andiences. ‘The platform has not a more attractive nor a more forcible and convincing speaker than Mrs. Terrell, and her services ave in great demand every. where. Judge and Mrs, ‘ferrell have apartments at 431 'T street Northwest CHICAGO BOY ACCEPTED, Finton Sohnson Taking Course in Jour: nalism—Author on Road to Success, (Special to the Chicago Defender.) New York, Feb. 27.—Fenton John. sou of Chiengo, Ill, is here attending the Pulitzer School of Journalism. Young Johnson was the author of “A Little Dreaming,” a book of poems re cently published in this city. Mr Johnson has been accepted by some of the best critics of this city. UNGERTAIN ABOUT HIM “Say, What do you think you are anyway? A common saleawoman, that’s what you are: and let ine. tell you, Miss Clough, you hold your jot by my will—see? can put you out ot this store so quick you won't know where you're at. Now, you just think that proposition over!” Mr, Alfred Vantam adjusted his Prince Albert and walked away from the linen counter, while Miss Anna Clough quietly went on measuring yards of superfine Belfast linen, as though the floorwalker’s words ' had been uddressed to empty air. But when she got home that night she gave way to the despair that had been growing for weeks past, ever sinee she had discovered that Mr. Ban: tam was interested in her. It was nearly four months since Marshall & Rogers had given her a position In the store. Old Marshall had been a friend of her dead father in the old days, before Charles Clough lost his fortune and blew out his brains on the same dreary afternoon when stocks went tumbling down like a house of cards. After her father’s death the Insurance money, some three thousand dollars, had been spent to put Anua Clough through college. “L think that fs the best. way, my dear," her mother had sald to her. “And then, of course, you will be able to earn a good living.” But before she could praduate and 80 obtain that diploma which would enable her to place her mother and herself beyond need Mrs, Clough had become an invalld. ‘The doctor's bill ate up the last vestiges of tho money. Mrs. Clough would never leave her bed or her wheeled chalr again. And in desperation the girl had gone, to Juntus Marshall, reminding him of hls former friendship for her father, Junius Marshall looked thoughttully at the girl. “Well, Ta like to do something for you, Miss Clough, for your father's sake," he said. “But it is a rule of our store that everybody bas to begin at i Fig | | \« : fo ® igi) ase ri Df i, A afar “=. EY the beginning and work upward. That gives experience, you know. Now it you would be willing to start as a sateslady I'll keep you in inind.” So the girl entered the store in the sume capacity as the fifty others who Were engaged that fall, and for weeks she labored at the linen counter, hap: py in the hope that Marshall would some day announce the antleipated promotion, Lucy Connor, her only friend, had laughed at her expectations. “Say, take my tip," she sald, “Mar shall won't do anything for you. Ho hands out that tale to all the girls. ‘They ‘all know Marshall, He hasn't any more remembrance of you than Le bas of me.” | Through weeks of growing doubts and fears the girl worked on, Her ‘mother had to be cared for. And she had to be told encouraging stories ‘every evening as to Anna's prospects. ‘Tut finally Mr, Hantum’s attentions | uroke down the girl’s strength of will. Alfred Bantam had « notorious reputa- ‘tion in the store, but he had unlimited power in his department, and each girl, knowing that her position de. pended on his good graces, submitted quietly to Iils insolent admiration. For three weeks he had pursued Anna Clough, now inviting her to theaters, now to supper. At first he had Inughed at her refusals; but final ly, when he understood that she was in earnest, the bully’s nature showed itself. “Well,” -he said, coming up to her later in the day, “have you considered the matter, Miss Anna? Come, don't be a little fool. I mean well by you and Til treat you handsome. My wife's getting a divoree, ~ anyway. What do you say to a hot bird at Brantini’s after we've taken in a show tonight?" ‘The odious, leering face was thrust out toward her own. With sudden pas sion, the girl swung out her arm, and her fist landed on Mr. Bantam’s face He staggered backward and glared about him. Two or three girls were laughing. “You needn't come back after Satur day,” he said to Anna in a low. voice of intense malignity, and statkec away. "You little fool! You've done for yourself now!” sald one of the girls *“Goe! 1 wish I had your nerve though!” Anna Clough went on with her wort in a mechanical manner. She did no Intend to return after that day; she ;Would not wait til Saturday. Bu what could she tell her mother? Anc | what future was there for her? ‘Thei money was almost at an end; the; had been living on Anna's scant wages, augmented by the sale of a fev Jewels to which Mrs. Clough had clun: after tho crash—and upon hope! “Mr.-Mareball wants to see you, THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. shouted Mr. Banta biat an hour be fore closing time. Anna Clough walled up the stairs and entered the pig office where, par- litioned off from two or three dozen hockkeepers and assistants, the head af the firm pulled the trends of his gigantic enterprise. She would not tell him. She felt that she could not go to him as a friend after his neglect. Four months she had toiled for him at seven dollars 4 week, and only at the linen counter. She knew tinena through and through. Marshall hind forgotten her; he was just as Luey had described ‘aim. But he had a hobby of giving cach girl her discharge In person, accompanied by Uneiuous advice and ‘solicitous counsel —the oily old hypocrite! 7 She had been standing before him for nearly two minutes before he looked up. “Who are you? What do you want?" he asked. “Lam Miss Clough and you sent for mo,” said Anna, apathetlcally. Instantly a broad smile came upon Ar, Marshall's face, He waved her to a chair. “Oh, yes." he said. “Sit down, Miss Clough. Well, how do you like the store?” “Not much.” said Anna bitterly, and Mr. Marshall's faee took on a look of pain. “Lam grieved ( hear you say that,” he said. "I particularly Instructed Bantam to make things pleasant for you. Let me see"—he turned’ to a card—"you have served in the Inen depurtment, the white goods depart- ment, the upholstery, the ladies’ foot- Wear, and the stationery, aecording to the records. Now 1 think you have had a good deal of experience and I think you are qualified to undertake a clerical task, You are recorded “as understanding —stenography. How would you like to be my assistant sec- retary atu sulary of $1,260 to begin? “It is a position of some responsi- bility,” continued Mr. Marshall. “You will have immediate supervision of Huntam and the other floorwalkers, and I shall expect that, with your ex- perience, you will be able to advise me as to their respective merits. Now, take Hantam, for instance, I am a it Ue uncertain about him. Do you think he gets results out of his girls?" “Ol, yes, Mr. Marshall!” exctaimed the girl, hysterically. “Only—only—I hink he would get better results in he men’s haberdashery department.’ (Copyright. 1, by W. G. Chapman.) | Character-Bullding Libraries. ‘the plan for establishing character. building libraries {na number of the nublic schouls is deserving of en: couragement. ‘The matter is In charge of the committee on elementary schools of the board of public educa- tlon, and they propose to begin opera- tions by installing such libraries in three of the downtown schools. If these prove successful they will be gradually extended until all of the schools are supylied. According to Doctor Brumbaugh. these minature 1 braries will contain only books that will aid In developing manly and wom- anly trails in the boys and girls and that will have a tendency to elevate their moral natures. The books will be approved by a committee of the board of education and of prominent citizens Interested im education, It is the belief of those who are urging the Innovation that once the libraries are started there will be many donations of auitable books from friends of the shildren.—Philadelphia Inquirer, “Ronnie.” In some English dialects “pobble or popple" (for iL ts variously spelt and provonneed). seems to mean a large pebble (A.S. papol). The same word survives today among sea-faring men, who talk of a “popnly" sea, meaning a “choppy sea”—one the surface of which Is agitated with ianunerable “lumpy” waves. On the other hand, there is an old English word “popple” meaning “poplar.” which fs in use to- day in some parts of Canada. Evident- ty the word as it stands Is of consid erable interest, and of double deriva. Hon and meaning. Lotus Eaters. In Greek legends lotus eaters were a people who ate the fruit and drank the juice of the lotus, a prickly shrub possessing the power to cause con sumers to lose all thoughts of home and kindred and to sink into a stupor In which they were but half awake and half asleep. The term fs now sometimes applied to persons who for- get the claims of relatives and coun- Uy, oF to those sho lead a languid and Hetless life. Bidet Resesurs Manacce. “The manager of one of the south- ‘ern leagues.” says Joe Tinker, “was warming up a colored ‘rookie’ for one of the pre-season games. The young buck was promising, but some. doubt had been expressed as to his abillty to stick for nine full innings. ‘Mow are you, Restus?" asked the manager—'in pretty good shape? Think you ean g0 ulne innings? ‘Yassah. Ah'm in good shape, boss—but is yo! outfielders in shape?” ) Why She Fett Safe. A llttle southern girl who had had a pauarrel with her sister was very angry /and was vowing all sorts of vengeance. “ler aunt said to her: “You must not feel that way. Remember, the Bible says, ‘Vengeance is mine and 1 will repay, saith the Lord."" ‘The ehild studiéd a moment. and then said: “Yes, but you know, auntie, God's a gentleman, and he couldn't do any- thing to a lady!™ 5 Perseverance Will Win. She showy, quickly rewarded tal- ents excite Jealousy most often, but slow and stire wins quite as many succes. ‘The slower man must steel ais heart to patience. The exercise of spirit involved makes the slower com ing yeward the more secure and per- manent of type. ‘Tomukinge and Tennyson. Kindly Hostess (to nervous reciter who has broken down in “The Charge of the Light Brigade")—“Never mind, ‘Mr. Tompkins, just tell us jtin your own words.”—Punch. Le As He Thinks. A man lives as he thinks —Willar Watson. 5 se GASSHIED ADVIRTISEAAIS: eee nectar FURNIGHED .ROOMB FOR RENT. | [eee | ROOMS TO RENT. 39 DEARBORN, St. TOP Foat— Phone Aut. i219. Neatly” surnisiiod yoni comfortably: ented containing ‘i iuutievin conventencess In quiet. faanlys i setbtninancasee 3429 FOREST AV —Njeely furnished front Toom, man And wife preferred, or wo men, Call hefore Wa. ne Be 37 BD ST, ISP FLAT Nicely Tur asked yoon for tent; "hot water, ne. bath, ‘modern heat, rent’ very Teasonahls Phone’ Oats. 2588, = 3818 1NIODES AV—Phone Doug, 2290, Nicely “furnished, comfortably “heated rooms, convenient to car Hine. ‘Perms rene Senate, Bi 50.8. BTN Pt, TOP FLAT —Purnished, two! tine. light," steam heated rooms, modern; "easonibic; railroad men ce women, empluged, preferred: Phone Dows, or Bt 3588 VERNON AV, 2D APT—Phone Dougiass 3811. A Tarde, light’ room, steam heat; “neatly furnished, modern convent ences. ites 3443 WABASH AY.—-Furnished rooms, ‘team heat, all, modern. conveniences: Gonvenientt6 “Load "and ear nes, ‘Telephone Dougins $353. 2hsas 419 95, 33D ST.—Phone Doug. 3867, Nicely furnlshed room, all modern conventences =aulluble for one or two Foung men ora single employed lady. 21-25 3875 RNQDES AV, APT, D—Phone Dous. ‘2490, “Ono neatly furnished front room, steam’ heat; ‘suitable for married couple or two gentlemen. 21-28 8033 FOREST AV. 20 APT —Large, nowy flirnlaned rooms’ for gentiomen or nevly | married “couples, ‘light and. pleasantly heated, running hot and cold water, batll, gus with Kitchen privilege, near car lines: 1-22 pe + 2 W. SCHILLER S1,—Nicely furnished, comfortably heated rooms; conveniences all modern, "Near ear line; terms reason: able. ‘Peddeey29 ‘S217 INDIANA AV. —Newly furnished rooms, steam heat, hot water, gas; no other roomers. Telephone service. a eLava vo mane 6201 ADA ST.—Phone Wentworth 1006 Desirable ‘I-room flat, from 99 to Ft per'month. “Apply J. A, itowara, 14-21-28-7 4822, VANS AV.—G-room flat, hot and ‘cold water, all modem conveniences, ¥ aa maka. Millinery stock and fixtures for sale, shen. "Must sell at! once." Blione ‘Doug: Has No Bank Account, ~ ‘The world owes every man a living, Dut it doesn’t send out checks, Hatch Alligators Artificially. | The demand for their hides in South Africa is met by hatching alligators in incubators. Energy in Pound of Coal. One poun? sf coal releases sufficient energy to :aise an average man to a point fourteen miles high, The Business of Leading. The popular leader always takes care to find out which way the crowd wishes to go. Best Way to Darn. By darning diagonally across the Weave, instead of with it, the stitches are not nearly so likely to pull away from the edges of the darned spot. This is an especially good method to be used where stitches have been dropped, pias eccenc In Greek legends lotus eaters were a people who ate the fruit and drank the juice of the lotus, a prickly shrub possessing the power to cause con- sumers to lose all thoughts of home and kindred and to sink into a stupor in which they were but half awake and half asleep. ‘The term is now sometimes applied to persons who for- get the claims of relatives and coun- try, or to those who lead a languid and listless life. PHONE DOUGLAS 5150 EYE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT Spencer C. Dickerson —— A. 1. “SCIENTIFIC REFRACT. ON" 3601 So. State Street ours {22s¢22" CHICAGO T. PARKER Prones{ 2oce'93.337° SPECIAL BAGGAGEMAN Moving and Storage—Quick Service. ‘Trunks to and from all depots or transferred to all parts of thecity. Coal by bagor ton. Wood and Ice on sale. 3302 WABASH AVENUE GO PRR Oy LE EP EN LEE ESE EN : St HESS. Be | abs aeetatiens,. <-- SN ee [Te ie Se SUOMI aaa. (eam. ~5| ee Ce ees eel Tay PRD oS Kon a ae NG ee aa egy coee WOR TE eatin So See RE CS EAR ¥ Let Madame Newell gr-w your hair; she has grown hair for,othé.*, now let her grow yours. ae First treatment $1.50, {asleding bor of Jickey, and ‘30c every two weeks. Also Manicuring, Massaging, Chi- ropody and all kinds of hair goods cheap. We teach what we do, \ Call or rite Mme.-Newell’s Beauty College 2703 Dearborn Street, 3rd Floor F Phone Auto. 79613 i: ordre ate fe ancy woods fee * sah. = eee See uae ae we “| : 5 cea «=| AN PES REE CRE Sere - | > Reapetiaereay oeeeioed 1 a =| |S 0 Beas Peas Y en as jeeae rane O |B eee Skene here Reamer! Ber as eg I Pit: Sintra 0) ots pene vi Crom eee Cc ease bee a tes Pomme, = | A te Ee Bae: S (28 Avge? M H Fess Seance Repu earininanitens, 2) raters A BARGAIN In a 2-flat brick, stone trim, near Gurfield Blvd. Convenient\to the best transportation in the city, Each flat hus a syarate entrance, steam plant, hasement and back yard. ‘The teont runs his own steam plant.’ We will accept a small eash payment and balance like rent. Call at our office for further particulars, W. H. BOWERS @ CO. Douglas 986 6 E. 3lst Street Just uncem Success,” % the Press. O ent ! published bob colored At ur new book, e efore, Over 500 pact Noth “Life Lines igs 00 pages, 60. beat tke ie ove | A sreneanaues we ee oe | tree sant this bole an pier tin ae requettcooy oan en “On| es pegeeee Coy walt be seat to} Ramee te (Special 2e ke eee = oe pucheces) 100 bee ee at sci : er ae a meen ete gat ee oe ean | "pice $3.00, Gurr anes 8 ea Fated are 0 ee lea cued: ‘Address. sl ioe certs ar ie aes Bee : ee 5. : Chandler Go Why Not Learn to Speak a Language Other Than English? Dr. J. Valles announces to the pub Ue that his class of French and ‘Span: ish is open every night from 7:30 to $:20 at the Johnson Bidg., 3522 South State street, room 10, ‘The number of pupils ts augmenting enormously. Those who are late to become members should jose no time, Auto, phone 75559. a POS SY iN = “Ht f Vi ~~ BELOW—RENT—BELOW. 1~J-room flat, steam heat.......4422.39 2Heroom Mat, steam heats. sc... 30,00 3 Feroom flat, steam heat, H, a, 22,60 I—No. 3600 Prairie Ave., §-room Toute, furnace’ heats .eceeon 37.59 47th and Bvans, 6 rms., stove Hi,,"modern sstessesoeelesesce 24.00 ~7 rooms, Rhodes Ave., sth block, Steam’ Reat sercerectsssressesss 87.50 TIME, On timo or cash down you ean buy real gotate, Ht you consult aur iste. "We have Varied assortment of elty and country Broperty, Including business property itt Romes, ‘suburban dwellings. bonding Lots and farm properties. ‘This Is. the. best tite fo Du. nd, we are tire Seat people tovdeat with. “ati tovus any ‘line about real ‘estate. BARGAIN LIST, Itangley Ave, near Gad St, 2 fat, “stone ‘front, detached, 6 and 6'rme., lo 3x12." Torino, BHOG coseshessenveracteescress 35200 2—Wabash’ Ave, near ith Sty 3- flat, stone’ front, detached, 768 rman lot S9x160." Seat feat. “Perms.” Brices.ucepeees 8,600 3—Vincennes Ave, near 43a St, 3- flat, press belek front, strictly modern. f-107 rooms” “Steai feat "Price. s.reetssescrseer 8,500 4—Vernon Ave,, near iad St, 2-fat, Stone front. strictly moderns { + and"s"roomnsy email payment down, Brea s.cesseereccesees 4,000 S~Pratrie Ave.. near sith St Can ‘be used ni'a Sflat house: Press brisk front: € rooms, furnace heats ‘smait “payment “down, BHO wrecssvectascenesseceneres, 60D Bryant “Ave, near Vincennes Bee Saat, press Orig "de iced, 66:5 rooms, fh heat "rerms, "Briee..corrs* 6,000 I—Forrestville Ave., house, hot wa- fer heat, 8 rdoms, the ‘ath, mahogany © an rim Berme: Price se..cctseseseres 4T50 ANDERSON & TERRELL Real Estate Brokers RENTING, LOANS, INSURANCE 3512 South Stato Street “Home of Real Estate Bargains” Phones: Douglas 206 Auto. 79-864 PAGE THR EB era Helen. A. Browf Hair Dressing, Shampooing “agaae Manufacturing Wigs Teansto nie tion Pompadours, Switches, PUTER etc. Dying, Bleaching, Old SwiteHiga Renovrted or Dyed. Combing Made up. ah ALSO OFFICE OF THE » Hal ei Faultless Lace CleanerS Curtains, Fine Lace and Lingerloj§s Walsts, Dresses, Spreads, eter Af High Class Work Guarantecdff H. A. BROWN ‘4; PROPRIETRESS : 708 E. 43rd Street NEAR LANGLEY AVE. ~~ otice Phones: Lo, 72-958 | Res. Phone Douglas 7144. Sougias isét DR. G. WM. MILLER PHYSICIAN ANO SURGEON SHE 80. STATE Ss Near 35th St OMieo hours—Ito'IS Re ins 2 to 4 p. mas Tto'd p.m HIKE cee restless pachig” meas, chanted bands or tips, bruet, ores or edérous Tock Jeske ood as a Yace cream for completion, torsalevat. all drug storen oad" department ores. Guaganteed under the Pare Food and Bruges Act, Serial No. 0812, Price asco HIKE CHEMICAL CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. ONE PRICED DENTISTS Cee eget Qa oleh ects es Established 1692, | pisses wa aon crowns. ie RN Sauk (BS. SiLVaR PLL GS en, Boston Dental Par ser SOUR Se ‘Open Evenings aid Su 9,000 Persons ir Chicagoare Blind HELLO, THs IS DREXEL Seat gle somber ot op mee Sar em Saat cetites 7 BEE oe She Dene aetna Sate sper om et ep cparniect iene Sol Ses eh ae Post Graduate in Optics and Dis- eascsofthe Eye ‘ OFFICE 4901 STATE STREET Sirisumbane Mei Fone. As chet | PAGE FOUR CHICAGO WORLD R. S. Entered as second Ill., under act of Marry CHICAGO LONDON—17 Adds Anony One year ... Six months ... Three months ... Foreign ... Births, betrothals, and complimentary men. One inch, one time. Special rates advertised on front page advertise each. Each ... Reading notices, per i Rates for Wedding announcements, $1.50 and up; Everything paid in a Change of Address to the paper, always name. No. 7395, Ancient night in each month. Frank W. Taylor, Frank L. Crittenden net 3219. E. Stanley Dortch worth 6465. Quinlan Chapel, 24; 600 and 800; Wayman, Franklin St. Stephen, Aus- lahon Church, St. Mary, 50th St. John, 62nd and Park, 50th Walters, Ebenezer Baptist, Bethlehem Baptist, Bethlehem Baptist, Marmon Baptist, Thomas Episcopus, Prescott, Cripple, Cripple, A. M. M. A. M. M. Church, Chapel M. Jr. Baptist, Mission, Baptist, in Church, St. John Baptist, Provident Baptist, Tabernacle Baptist, Cath Church, St. Mark M. Hope Baptist, Shiloh Baptist Church Lincoln Memorial, Seventh Day Adv. Blue Island A. M. tithian Finder, eve- ting, Wednesday, Pastor hat's the use to Over the though of wealth Still the R. S. ABBOTT, L.L. B., Editor and Publisher, Founded May 6, 1906. Entered as second-class matter, February 1, 1906, at the Postoffice in Chicago ill., under act of March 1, 1906. entered as second-class matter, February 1, 1906, at the Post- land act of March 5, 1879. CHICAGO—3159 State Street. Telephone Douglas 33 LONDON—17 Green Street, Sharing Road, London, Engla- Address All Letters to The Chicago Defender. Anonymous Communications Will Not Be Noticed CHICAGO—3159 State Street. Telephone Douglas 3339. LONDON—17 Green Street, Sharing Road, London, England, W. C. Address All Letters to The Chicago Defender. Anonymous Communications Will Not Be Noticed. One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... 0.75 Foreign ..... 2.50 RATES FOR ADVERTISING. Births, betrothals, marriages and deaths. $1.50 Complimentary and obituary resolutions, each $0.00 DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENTS. One inch, one time. $1.50 Special rates given on large or long-standing ads. Real estate advertisements, per inch. $0.00 Want ads, each. $0.00 Reading notices, per line. $0.25 Rates for Display Advertising Furnished on Application. Wedding announcements. $1.50; wedding write-ups, $2.00 and up; card of thanks, $1.50 and up; in memoriam, $1.50; business announcements, $1.50 and up. Everything paid in advance. Change of Address.—Please give both the old and new address, and in writing to the Paper, always be careful to give both the state and postoffice, as well as name. COURT GENERAL ROBERT ELLIOTT. No. 7395, Ancient Order of Western Postage second and fourth Monday night in each month at Old Fellows Hall, 3337 State Street. Lodge Officers. Frank W. Taylor, Fin. Secy., 5621 Grove Ave. Phone Normal 7592. Frank L. Crittenden, Treasurer, Residence, 2144 Dearborn St. Phone Calu- ter 219. E. Stanley Dorch, Chief Ranger, Residence, 5613 Wabash Ave. Phone Went- worth 6465. that's the use to stew and fret Over things you cannot get? Somehow seems the fairest peach Always hangs beyond your reach though of wealth you have a store, Still that craving comes for more; Maybe that's how things are meant; So cheer up and be content. that's the use to stew and fret Over things you cannot get? Somehow seems the fairest peace Always hangs beyond though of wealth you have a store, Still that craving comes for more; Maybe that's how things are made So cheer up and be c NOW that it is all over, are you satisfied? WELL, ANYWAY, we made a good fight at the THE LENTEN SEASON is a good time to get "church" habit. THERE'S A REASON why the man a few big more business than you are—he advertises. SPEAKING OF PRESIDENT WILSON, do WELL, ANYWAY, we made a good fight at the THE LENTEN SEASON is a good time to get "Church" habit. THERE'S A REASON why the man a few miles more business than you are—he advertises. SPEAKING OF PRESIDENT WILSON, do you insurance: "I intend, if elected, to be President of the People"? AMONG THE PROMINENT PEOPLE who live Sunday were Dr. George Cleveland Hall, Lloyd George Washington. FROM AN EXCHANGE: "Wanter—A nice man in a pool room out of town." "Wanted—A boy with a reference," and still we have a whole array of Strange world, this. MORE BATTLESHIPS HAVE BEEN ORDERED by the government. Possibly Uncle Sam is getting ready only Mexicans a slap on their wrists, so they will tough to be counted. SECRETARY OF THE NAVY DANIEL If the opinion that President Wilson has heeded the George Washington and had received the approval of the United States, Perhaps WE are not consider people. LEVINSKY'S HOLIDAY was the title of a new town in one of our "Stroll" theatres recently. While openings to an unfortunate Jew, there was nothing to give offense to the Jewish race, but in one show showed a group of men throwing balls at the head protruding from a hole in a canvas on which we wrote letters "Hit the Nigger." It would seem that real to Chief Funkhouser to have a representative nature board of censors to keep our race from being cule. Appomattox Club please take notice. WELL, ANYWAY, we made a good fight at the primaries. THE LENTEN SEASON is a good time to get into that "Go church" habit. THERE'S A REASON why the man a few doors away is ig more business than you are—he advertises. SPEAKING OF PRESIDENT WILSON, do you recall this utterance: "I intend, if elected, to be President of ALL the people"? AMONG THE PROMINENT PEOPLE who had a birthday last Sunday were Dr. George Cleveland Hall, Lloyd G. Wheeler and George Washington. FROM AN EXCHANGE: "Wanter—A nice young man to run a pool room out of town." "Wanted—A boy who can open oysters with a reference," and still we have a whole army of unemployed. Strange world, this. MORE BATTLESHIPS HAVE BEEN ORDERED by the Government. Possibly Uncle Sam is getting ready to give the unruly Mexicans a slap on their wrists, so they will sit still long enough to be counted. SECRETARY OF THE NAVY DANIELS Is of the opinion that President Wilson has heeded the admonitions of George Washington and had received the approval of the people of the United States. Perhaps WE are not considered a part of the people. LEVINSKY'S HOLIDAY was the title of a moving picture shown in one of our "Stroll" theatres recently. While it told of the happenings to an unfortunate Jew, there was nothing about the picture to give offense to the Jewish race, but in one of the scenes they showed a group of men throwing balls at the head of a colored boy protruding from a hole in a canvas on which was painted in large letters "Hit the Nigger." It would seem that we too should appeal to Chief Funkhouser to have a representative on the moving picture board of censors to keep our race from being held up to ridicule. Appomattox Club please take notice. for our children are not nearly as numerous as the impact, the average mother is at a loss to know just little tots who have not reached the public school necessary such schools are as a part of the local educ at the impressionable age the child is as sensitive one and refining and useful influences of the mode one is to degradation and the filth of the fetid tem- bury-of the streets. We owe to every child a and the kindergarten offers this. Let us have m IEF SAM OF THE ASHANTEE TRIBE OF he says—who has been promoting the removal of the Gold Coast of Africa and incidentally separat- rned money—has mysteriously) disapp For our children are not nearly as numerous as they should be; in fact, the average mother is at a loss to know just where to send her little tots who have not reached the public school age, and how necessary such schools are as a part of the local educational system, for at the impressionable age the child is as sensitive to the wholesome and refining and useful influences of the model kindergarten as he is to degradation and the filth of the fetid tenement and the hurly-burly of the streets. We owe to every child a right start in life and the kindergarten offers this. Let us have more of them. HIEF SAM OF THE ASHANTEE TRIBE OF AFRICANS, he says—who has been promoting the removal of colored people in the Gold Coast of Africa and incidentally separating them from armed money—has mysteriously disappeared, leaving perstitious and credible TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION (Payable In Advance.) CHEER UP! KINDERGARTENS IN CHICAGO were earnest in the belief that they were addition do they deserve sympathy. The wise takes, and the unscrupulous always have defraud with their gib talk and extravagant self-styled Chief Sam is apprehended he used as an example to other fakers who mug the ignorant of their hard-earned posses guided people were earnest in the belief that they were going to better their condition do they deserve sympathy. The wisest sometimes make mistakes, and the unscrupulous always have been able to deceive and defraud with their glib talk and extravagant promises. If this self-styled Chief Sam is apprehended he should be severely punished as an example to other fakers who make their living by robbing the ignorant of their hard-earned possessions. DYNAMITING HOMES ING IS ONE WAY of getting rid of objec east that was the method used in a section ly Italians to get rid of several colored fam wrecking two houses, two women were four-year-old child was thrown from her badly injured. Up to date nothing has ties to detect the perpetrators. It will the years ago a gang of ruffians at Atlanti ed settlement with the intention of wiping the papers never told the warm reception the tell how many of these whites bit the dusk own home and he has a perfect right unde en to the taking of life. There is too much parts of this country and if those in author ckly, mob rule will have full sway. BLASTING IS ONE WAY of getting rid of objectionable characters, at least that was the method used in a section of Kansas City occupied by Italians to get rid of several colored families living there. Besides wrecking two houses, two women were seriously hurt and a little four-year-old child was thrown from her bed across the room and badly injured. Up to date nothing has been done by the authorities to detect the perpetrators. It will be remembered that some years ago a gang of ruffians at Atlanta marched upon the colored settlement with the intention of wiping it out of existence. The papers never told the warm reception they received, nor did they tell how many of these whites bit the dust. A man is king in his own home and he has a perfect right under the law to protect it even to the taking of life. There is too much lawlessness in certain parts of this country and if those in authority do not act, and act quickly, mob rule will have full sway. SOCIAL EQUALITY in life—is the opinion of a writer in a fear that we might get that notion too easily propose to nip it in the bud while we see that they are pursuing is to keep, by law, while schools. See how observing they are! Some noticed in a school presided over by a whiten soon become imbued with the thought by association with them, placed herself on a level above them. Hence they deducted the teacher and she was as good as anybody. Satisfaction in a nutshell. If by some wonderful from the minds of these unfortunates suffice the one thought that, contrary to their heurour one aim in life, perhaps there would be for the South to solve. Is our one aim in life—is the opinion of a writer in a Southern paper, and for fear that we might get that notion too strongly in our minds, they propose to nip it in the bud while we are young, and the method they are pursuing is to keep, by law, white teachers out of colored schools. See how observing they are! Some of them have actually noticed in a school presided over by a white teacher that the children soon become imbued with the thought that the teacher by daily association with them, placed herself on their level, and did not feel above them. Hence they deducted they were as good as the teacher and she was as good as anybody. So there is your social equality in a nutshell. If by some wonderful power we could remove from the minds of these unfortunates suffering with colorphobia, the one thought that, contrary to their belief, social equality is not our one aim in life, perhaps there would be no pending problem for the South to solve. BLOODTHIRSTY BRUTES. ASKED MEN near Hernando, Miss., stained in the woods and hold the train crew a power of revolvers while they take by force prisoners who were ACCUSED of slightly citizen and inflict the usual punishment mostates who happen to fall in their clutches over the wire by our correspondent to do about it? Nothing, save raise our jest; not to the authorities of Mississippi—useless, as they have shown by every possession in them has long since died out—people in every section, who when a state of affairs existing in their gloriously old country, will strike another blow more some fifty or sixty years ago. These brave their own hands and murder innocent people they are immune to the law, need to. It is coming to them, and they will get FIFTY MASKED MEN near Hernando, Miss., stop an Illinois Central train in the woods and hold the train crew and passengers under cover of revolvers while they take by force from the Sheriff two prisoners who were ACCUSED of slightly wounding a prominent citizen and inflict the usual punishment meted out to the poor unfortunate who happen to fall in their clutches—was the message flashed over the wire by our correspondent. What are we going to do about it? Nothing, save raise our voices in vigorous protest; not to the authorities of Mississippi—that would be worse than useless, as they have shown by every possible means that the human spark in them has long since died out—but to the Christian thinking people in every section, who, when aroused to the barbaric state of affairs existing in their gloriously free and highly civilized country, will strike another blow more effective than they did some fifty or sixty years ago. These brutes, who take the law in their own hands and murder innocent people just because they think they are immune to the law, need to be taught a severe lesson. It is coming to them, and they will get it. I TOLD YOU SO ERN DAILY NEWSPAPER, in trying to find ways, says: "Poor Negro Democrats; Wonder what they are thinking about, and stand by the party that will save your life in which the old discarded Republican, for heaven's sake, don't cast your lost Democratic party any more." If we can believe that the treatment we are receiving in Washington was indicative of the way party, or even the majority of them, felt, the above "I told you so" remarks, and clinically into the Republican band wagon. If we, and where the evidence is all about the race, it is hard to conceive of any sensible to put into operation discriminatory ks save for a limited time. It is unfortunate man, but for the Democratic party that Dadan and men of their ilk are placed in a give vent to their own views under their constituents. Their vile mouth shone to every loyal citizen who unwittingly not concede that we made a mistake when led the Democratic ticket. It was our right party we so elected and thought had our intent to shift, as our better judgment dictated in the hope that we will get a square of city has always had our loyal support and to make save we were in a rut and they so molest us. Anything that savors of being but giving us justice is another thing. A WESTERN DAILY NEWSPAPER, in trying to show us the error of our ways, says: "Poor Negro Democrats; they have our sympathy. Wonder what they are thinking about, anyway. Better come on and stand by the party that will save you from the reactionary depth in which the old discarded Republican party, placed you, and, for heaven's sake, don't cast your lot with the Negro-hating Democratic party any more." If we could force ourselves to believe that the treatment we are receiving by those now in power in Washington was indicative of the way the whole Democratic party, or even the majority of them, felt, we would say Amen! to the above "I told you so" remarks, and climb back as quickly as possible into the Republican band wagon. But in this enlightened age, and where the evidence is all about the wonderful progress of the race, it is hard to conceive of any set of men thinking it possible to put into operation discriminatory laws and have them stick save for a limited time. It is unfortunate not only for the colored man, but for the Democratic party that such men as Blease, Vardaman and men of their ilk are placed in positions where they can give vent to their own views under the guise of representing their constituents. Their vile mouthings should bring a blush of shame to every loyal citizen who unwittingly voted for them. We do not concede that we made a mistake when a portion of the race voted the Democratic ticket. It was our right to vote for whatever party we so elected and thought had our welfare at heart, and we intend to shift, as our better judgment dictates, from party to party in the hope that we will get a square deal. The Republican party has always had our loyal support and we have little complaint to make save we were in a rut and they seemingly had no desire to molest us. Anything that savors of being bought is distasteful, but giving us justice is another thing. WHY HAVE THE FRANCHISE? DTHAT ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND BREACH of imagination politics can be construc tion of war, but in the wars indulged in by there is a code of ethics, so to speak, ce and followed, the battle does not always, or numerically, or even to those wright, but often to the army that has the bess, the omen is win at any cost and by a not how clean a candidate's record in the articles in "yellow journals" will be writ es defaming his character will be distrib the day previous to election, and every cowing mind will be used to further the he be expected that men will differ in polit IT IS SAID THAT ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR and with a slight stretch of imagination politics can be construed as coming under the caption of war, but in the wars indulged in by civilized people of today there is a code of ethics, so to speak, certain rules are laid down and followed, the battle does not always go to the strongest physically or numerically, or even to those who are on the side of the right, but often to the army that has the best generalship. In politics the slogan is win at any cost and by any means, so it matters not how clean a candidate's record in the past has been, scurrilous articles in "yellow journals" will be written about him. Handbills defaming his character will be distributed from house to house the day previous to election, and every contemptible means of throwing mud will be used to further the opposition's cause. It is to be expected that men will differ in politics as they differ on other subjects but it is hard to conceive of an intelligent man or woman voting against the very principles which they and every other loyal member of the race should stand for. In the recent primary election for underman of the second ward the race in placing William Randolph Cowan as their standard bearer, realized that they had in him a man who has borne an enviable record as an honest upright and God-fearing citizen, a man who was ever first in any movement that tended to the uplift of the race. There was no question about the result of his election as far as party affiliations were concerned as Republicans and Democrats alike were agreed he was the man for the place. What happened, the "Machine" got busy, corralled a little coterie of professional race politicians, imbued them—just how it is hard to say—with the idea that the time was not ripe for a race representative in the council and they were off on their mission of selling their race for a mess of pottage. Their words had, weight with some of the unthinking because they had and were supposed to know the ropes. Be it said to the credit of the women and to a great majority of the colored people they were not hoodwinked into selling their manhood and womanhood and registered a rousing vote for Mr. Cowan and for their own salvation. 265 votes taken from Norris and given to Cowan would have changed the complexion of things, and in such precincts as the 42nd, where Cowan should have carried by 100 he lost by 4 and the 5th precinct, where there are scarcely a dozen white voters, the opposition rolled up something like 118 to 36. There were only some six or seven precincts that failed to support their race candidate and every man or woman who failed to strike a blow for the cause when they had the opportunity deserves the finger of scorn to be pointed at them. It wasn't a question of voting for Mr. Cowan, whether he was liked personally or not made little difference, the principle was the thing. It has been said that we are our own worst enemy, in the light of recent events it would seem so. BRAZIL vs. UNITED STATES writes, in the February Outlook, article is prefaced by this note from that in this article Mr. Roosevelt or condemn the Brazilian attitude with that of the United States, but the Brazilian attitude is in the veil's splendidly written article, to concerning the status of the color paring their treatment here in the of the preface dawns upon you, who have many views, and to of their policy. There is little or no problem, as we term it, is being effective way of solving it, by all races is a common occurrence, a man on their individual merit, upon their skin playing little part. A seated prejudices rebel at this mishap is that the chasm between the race the problem is becoming more seeking to lose his identity, is not the white man is throwing up or change his mind. What the outperhaps best prophesied by a Braid of the United States are keeping element, and you are not treating self respect. They will remain inization, permanent, and perhaps moment. With us the question then themselves tend to disappear and there will not be any Negroes a twenty or thirty million of their real and very uncomfortable problems most menacing phase will be seen that the ideals of the United different regarding the treatment not take much thought to decide American people, as wise as they their eyes open to the fact that that they are letting their prebatter judgment; that they are lement of the South speak and act whole country is having the finger unchristian-like way they are delegates whose skin is of a darker must inevitably reap what they are investigating, so it might be well and report if they find condition and if so bring back a working m RE ROOSEVELT, in his series on South America, February Outlook, on "Brazil and the Negro." The edited by this note from the editors: "It may be notedicle Mr. Roosevelt is not attempting either to justify Brazilian attitude toward the Negro as contrasted the United States, but simply to set forth clearly what attitude is in the fact." After reading Mr. Roosevelt written article, teaming with facts uncontrovertible status of the colored man in Brazil, and then commitment here in the United States, the full meaning dawns upon you. The Outlook has many readers views, and to offend even the least of them is not there is little or no prejudice in Brazil; therefore the term it, is being solved in the only possible and of solving it, by absorption, the intermarriage of the non occurrence, a man or woman being solely judged dual merit, upon their standing in life, the color of being little part. Americans with their unjust deepest rebel at this means of settlement, and the result from between the races is growing wider and wider and becoming more complex, the colored man is not this identity, is not seeking for social equality, but is throwing up a barrier for fear that he may end. What the outcome of all of this is going to be is hopeless by a Brazilian statesman, who said: "You states are keeping the blacks as an entirely separate you are not treating them in a way that fosters their they will remain a menacing element in your civil, and perhaps even after a while a growing elec the question tends to disappear, because the blacks will disappear and become absorbed. In a century be any Negroes in Brazil, whereas you will have many million of them. Then for you there will be a uncomfortable problem, while for us the problem in seeing phase will have disappeared." It can readily ideals of the United States and of Brazil are wholly the treatment of the colored people and it does thought to decide which is the better. It takes the role, as wise as they think they are, a long time to get to the fact that they are standing in their own light; letting their prejudices stand in the way of their; that they are letting a disgruntled semi-rebel eleuth speak and act for them, with the result that the is having the finger of scorn pointed at them for the way they are dealing with the people within their in is of a darker hue. Strange they cannot see they reap what they sow. Our government is long on so it might be well to send a commission to Brazil they find conditions as Colonel Roosevelt describes, back a working model and give a demonstration. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, in his series on South America, writes, in the February Outlook, on "Brazil and the Negro." The article is prefaced by this note from the editors: "It may be noted that in this article Mr. Roosevelt is not attempting either to justify or condemn the Brazilian attitude toward the Negro as contrasted with that of the United States, but simply to set forth clearly what the Brazilian attitude is in the fact." After reading Mr. Roosevelt's splendidly written article, teaming with facts uncontrovertible concerning the status of the colored man in Brazil, and then comparing their treatment here in the United States, the full meaning of the preface dawns upon you. The Outlook has many readers who have many views, and to offend even the least of them is not their policy. There is little or no prejudice in Brazil; therefore the problem, as we term it, is being solved in the only possible and effective way of solving it, by absorption, the intermarriage of the races is a common occurrence, a man or woman being solely judged on their individual merit, upon their standing in life, the color of their skin playing little part. Americans with their unjust deep-seated prejudices rebel at this means of settlement, and the result is that the chasm between the races is growing wider and wider and the problem is becoming more complex, the colored man is not seeking to lose his identity, is not seeking for social equality, but the white man is throwing up every barrier for fear that he may change his mind. What the outcome of all of this is going to be is perhaps best prophesied by a Brazilian statesman, who said: "You of the United States are keeping the blacks as an entirely separate element, and you are not treating them in a way that fosters their self respect. They will remain a menacing element in your civilization, permanent, and perhaps even after a while a growing element. With us the question tends to disappear, because the blacks themselves tend to disappear and become absorbed. In a century there will not be any Negroes in Brazil, whereas you will have twenty or thirty million of them. Then for you there will be a real and very uncomfortable problem, while for us the problem in its most menacing phase will have disappeared." It can readily be seen that the ideals of the United States and of Brazil are wholly different regarding the treatment of the colored people and it does not take much thought to decide which is the better. It takes the American people, as wise as they think they are, a long time to get their eyes open to the fact that they are standing in their own light; that they are letting their prejudices stand in the way of their batter judgment; that they are letting a disgruntled semi-rebel element of the South speak and act for them, with the result that the whole country is having the finger of scorn pointed at them for the inchristian-like way they are dealing with the people within their gates whose skin is of a darker hue. Strange they cannot see they must inevitably reap what they sow. Our government is long on investigating, so it might be well to send a commission to Brazil and report if they find conditions as Colonel Roosevelt describes, and if so bring back a working model and give a demonstration. Keep Healthy By Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams A Weekly Talk on Preventative Measures, First Aid Remedies, Hygienics, Sanitation. No Cases will be Diagnosed and No Prescriptions will be Given in This Column. Miss E. J. inquires whether tuberculosis can be cured. She states that she thinks once you get the "con" you are doomed to die with it. Because one has consumption, there is no reason for losing hope, nor for giving up the fight. Consumption is curable. It can be cured right here in Illinois—in Chicago. There are hundreds of people, both young and old, being cured every day. This young lady, Miss E. J., says that she has not been well for a long time; that she has been taking various cough syrups, and "Consumption Cures" that have been put up by her druggist. "CONSUMPTION CURE" FAKES. The "Consumption Cure" fakes have done great harm among the people. Druggists are not physicians. These various "Consumption Fake Cures" are put on the market and in the drug stores to be sold. If you go to the druggist and tell him that you want "Ducket's Fake Cure," "Wilson's Fake Cure," "Hoff's Fake Cure," or "Nature's Creation Fake Cure" or "Yonkermanns Tuberculoxye" or any of the many other fake cures for condigestive organs. Such fake cures will also becloud your mind, fool you, and make you believe that you are getting better, until it is too late to have your tuberculosis cured. THE WAY TO BE CURED. My advice to you, Miss E. J., is to go to your physician or some first-class jung specialist and have a thorough examination and diagnosis made. The secret of your getting well will be an early diagnosis and proper treatment, involving rest, nourishing food, plenty of fresh air, proper medical guidance, and, in suitable cases, tuberculin. WHEN AND HOW TO BE EXAMINED. You should have your chest and other organs examined whenever you --- WILLIAM H. HARRIS have a cough lasting over a week on ten days, whenever you have that tired feeling, losing weight with loss of appetite and night sweats, with a little fever (temperature) in the afternoon or when you have been in close contact for any considerable time with one that has tuberculosis. The way to be examined is to have your chest bare to the waist. Don't be satisfied with any examination made by any one, over your clothes or with a part of them on—to detect the very beginning of the signs of consumption—it is often a very difficult and delicate task. Your blood pressure should be taken. Blood pressure in early consumption is usually low. The Sputum (spittal) should be examined. That which is coughed up first thing in the morning, after you have rinsed your mouth out with warm water. This sputum should be put into a wide mouth bottle, taken to your physician for examination. If tubercular bacilli are found, it is evidence that you have tuberculosis beyond the incipient (or beginning) stage of tuberculosis. TUBERCULIN DIAGNOSIS. The examination to be complete must also include diagnosis, often by the use of tuberculin, which will often indicate whether you have any resisting power to fight the consumptive germs. The earlier you have the examination and diagnosis made, the better are your chances in being cured. I know of cases that have been cured in from six months to one year, and some have taken as long as eighteen months or two years. I recall one man who had large hemorrhages - high fever and great loss of flesh, and he was cured in nine months, and has been following his usual occupation with full working capacity. The same can be said of a young physician and also of a young lady. The physician was restored, in about ten months, to full working capacity and the young lady, who was moderately advanced, was given plenty of fresh air, rest, nourishing food, the medicine and tuberculin, tions for about a year. She has regained twenty pounds in eighteen months, and apparently is sound and well. She has gone to her home in Texas, and writes me that she never felt better. This young lady was one of the Provident Tuberculosis Dispensary patients. So, Miss E. J., I see no reason why you should feel discouraged and give up hope. Because, to get well of tuberculosis, it will require great courage, force of character and determination to fight and never give up. But, don't waste your time on the various "Dope Fake Cures" and on things that your friends and neighbors tell you to buy. Cut the following out and think over it and determine to enlist in the war against tuberculosis. TUBERCULOSIS. Undermines the family. Brings trouble, sorrow and death. Empties the family purse and makes painers. Makes you unwelcome everywhere. Limits life to months, instead of years. Kills ten thousand in Illinois every year. Kills over four thousand in Chicago every year. Furnishes one death in every four. Unfits women for marriage and motherhood. Makes men weaklings and dependents. Unfits men for husbands or fathers. Strikes down and takes away men, women, boys and girls in the most active and useful periods of life, between the years of 15 and 45. The above is a very dark picture, but it is only dark and discouraging to those who neglect or fool away their time with the various drug store dopes, and fake cures; and the various cures for colds and coughs that are recommended by friends and neighbors who know nothing about your condition. BOARD OF HEALTH NOTES BOARD OF HEALTH NOTES. CARE OF CONTAGION.-Diphtheria.—1. Sickness of any kind in the home is a serious matter. But contagious sickness means more in the way of hardship, for the reason that both the patient and those attending it must be isolated from outside friends and acquaintances. This exclusion of the contagious sick from the well is called quarantine, and as every one should understand, is necessary to protect the public by preventing the spread of disease. 1 Every well regulated community now has health officers whose duty it is to enforce its health regulations and to see to it that the people are protected against the needless spread of contagious sickness of every kind. These officers are clothed with authority to enforce the laws pertaining to health matters; but the highest efficiency in the enforcement of all health regulations is always found in those communities where the people themselves are familiar with those laws, know their value and cheerfully co-operate with the health authorities by observing the laws and in seeing to it that others do the same. Most people, it should be said, are both willing and anxious to obey laws that are made for their own protection. It is, therefore, important that they should know what these laws and regulations are: for, while ignorance of the law does not excuse us for violating it, yet if we know what is required of us, we can be prepared to meet these requirements in the best way for our own good, and that of the communities where we live. So, in order that the readers of this paper may know something about the city's health regulations, the Department of Health will furnish in these columns each week a short article containing the information people should want to know about the care of contagious sickness in a way that will prevent its needless spread in their neighborhood. Let us begin with diphtheria. Diphtheria is very contagious and if not promptly and properly treated a very dangerous disease. If you suspect its presence, call your doctor without delay. The child with a bad sore throat should have a doctor. Diphtheria is a disease that should not occur as we know that it is caused by a germ that finds its lodgment in the nose and throat. When it does occur, it means that some one having the disease or who has recently had it, or who is carrying the germs has come in contact with the person who has caught the disease or who has left the germs upon some article used by that person. A person having diphtheria is constantly giving out germs of the disease in the discharges from the throat and nose and these find lodgment on all the articles in the sick room, including, of course, everything that is touched or handled by the patient. The furnishings in the sick room should not be removed until the case is ended and the room has been disinfected or cleansed by a thorough airing and scrubbing. It is a fortunate thing for all of us that the germs of diphtheria do not live long if in a dry place or where the air and sun can get at them. Sunshine is the best germ killer we know of; and for this reason we should not keep it out of our homes. There is an almost certain cure for diphtheria; it is diphtheria antitoxin. But it must be given as soon as possible; the sooner the better. Practically no case of diphtheria dies that has received a full dose of the antitoxin within the first twelve hours. People who are too poor to buy it can get it free by applying to the Department of Health or your doctor can get it for you. Call up the Department and ask for the nearest supply station. You do not need to come to the City Hall. In next week's article we will tell you more about the care of diphtheria and the requirements of the 1ment of Health in this position ease under conditions it not mentioned in whi ```markdown ``` IN CHICAGO AND ITS SUBURBS Our Local Department—Personal Mention—Religious—Social and other short paragraphs—Read it over carefully, somewhere you will find a line or two about yourself or your friends. Mrs. Ophelia Hogg, nee Hill, is the guest of Mrs. F. Young, 3630 Forest avenue. Mrs. Hogg is one of the best artists on hand painting of chinaware in the west. She will leave after two weeks' stay to visit her father in Texas. Mrs. M. Lillion Esters of New York City spent this week in the city the guest of her sisters, Mrs. Edna Dixon, B. E. Rayford and Tomessena Boykin, 3810 Langley avenue. En route to her home she will stop at Detroit, Buffalo and Rochester, arriving home April 5. District Grand Most Noble Gove Mrs. Emma J. Caldwell returned Wisconsin last Monday where sheicated and set up a new Household Ruth at Madison. She-leaves the again Tuesday morning for Love Ill. Mrs. Bertha Hopkins, 3575 Rh avenue, left Friday for a two we visit in New Orleans, La. Mrs. Maggie Foster, 5269 Dear street, was called to her home in cinnati on account of the illness her sister. While there she was Mr. and Mrs. Halthcock of Vandilla, Mich., were in the city last week to attend the Kennedy-Thomas wedding. They were entertained on Sunday at dinner as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Kennedy of 5413 Calumet avenue. The University Society will render a public program Sunday, March 1, at the Negro Fellowship League. Positively no matter sent in for this column will be published unless the name and address of the subscriber sending it in is attached. Mrs. Charles Hodge, 4010 Dearborn street, gave a birthday party Thursday evening in honor of her husband's fortieth birthday. A few friends present and a pleasant evening spent. Mrs. A. L. Isbell and her son Alonzo Leon Jr. of 3346 South Park boulevard returned to the city Saturday evening from Vickshurg, Miss., where she had been visiting friends and relatives. Miss Lucy C. Wright left last Friday evening for South Bend, Ind., after being the guest of her cousin and Mrs. Etta Valdes, 53d street and Wabash avenue. Miss Mary Brennle of Omaha, Neb., is visiting her uncle, Mr. James Stewart, 2945 Dearborn street. Mrs. Minnie Stansbery of Boone, Ia., was called to the city on account of the illness of her aunt, Mrs. Eliza Lewis, 3549 Dearborn street. Arthur A. Wells spent several days in the city during the week, talking politics with friends, Mr. Wells was an ardent W. R. Cowan supporter. Mrs. James Stewart, 2945 Dearborn street, has returned from Kewanee, Ill, where she has been visiting her aged father, Mr. John Brown, who is ill. Mr. W. T. Francis, the young attorney of St. Paul, Minn., who has a host of friends in Chicago, we are sure, will all be glad to learn of his success at the bar. Mr. Francis succeeded last week in winning a suit against the Pullman company in favor of a porter. Mr. George R. Garner Sr. is out after an illness of three weeks. Mr. R. M. Johnson, formerly vice president of the Mt. Glenwood Cemetery Association, but now connected with the executive department of Southern Pacific Company in New York, was a Chicago visitor this week. Mr. Johnson declares that the race is holding its own throughout the east. A social event of interest this evening will be the progressive whist party celebrating a birthday anniversary of Mrs. M. A. Mardis, 3838 Prairie avenue. Mr. Luther McKinney of Messa, Ariz., in renewing his subscription commends The Chicago Defender for its denunciation of Col. Bleace, governor of South Carolina, and pleads with us to keep it up. Miss Marie Burgett left for her home in Milwaukee last Wednesday after spending a very enjoyable time in this city. Mrs. N. C. Chalmers has returned from Dallas, Texas, and is now residing on East 42d street. Jesse Bing REAL Southeast Cor. St. Auto, 71-766- WILL MAKE CONCESSION Jesse Binga, Banker REAL ESTATE Southeast Cor. State and 36th Place Auto. 71-766-Douglas 1565 WILL MAKE CONCESSIONS IN RENT TO APRIL 30 FOR RENT-STEAM HEAT. 2123 Wabash Ave. Flat 3; steam heat, 6 rooms $20.00 Rhodes Ave. Flat 3; steam heat, 6 rooms 27.50 6352 Rhodes Ave. Flat 2; steam heat 33.00 3640 Prairie Ave. Flat 2; steam heat 4 rooms 25.00 FURNACE HEAT 2428 Wabash Ave., Flat 3; steam heat 2528 Wabash Ave., Flat 4; steam heat 2652 Rhodes Ave., Flat 1; steam heat 2640 Prairie Ave., Flat 2; steam heat FURNAC 31 E. 30th Pl., residence; furnace 3603 Vernon Ave., residence; furnace 10 E. 25th St., residence; stove heat STOVEN 4724 State St., Flat 2; stove heat, 6 4752 State St., Flat 5; stove heat, 6 4774 State St., Flat 2; stove heat, 5 2754 La Salle St., Flat 1; stove heat, 3754 La Salle St., Flat 1; stove heat, 3814 Rhodes Ave., Flat 3; stove heat 2725 State St., Flat 1; stove heat, 4 2816 La Salle St., Flat 1; stove heat, STOOL 2801 Wentworth Ave.; stove heat, s 2803 Wentworth Ave.; stove heat, s 2803 Wentworth Ave.; steam heat, s 3003 Dearborn St.; stove heat, store 0 FLATS R 2414 Wabash Ave., Flat 1, 6 rooms, 2818 Wabash Ave., Flat 1, 6 rooms FLATS FOR RENT. District Grand Most Noble Governor Mrs. Emma J. Caldwell returned from Wisconsin last Monday where she dedi- cated and set up a new Household of Ruth at Madison. She-leaves the city again Tuesday morning for Lovejoy, Ill. Mrs. Hertha Hopkins, 3575 Rhodes avenue, left Friday for a two weeks' visit in New Orleans, La. Mrs. Maggie Foster, 5269 Dearborn street, was called to her home in Cincinnati on account of the illness of her sister. While there she was the guest of her niece, Mrs. Ella Wharton Logan. Mrs. A. E. Hoffman has returned from her visit to Hot Springs, Ark., where she spent the last six weeks. Mrs. Luella Lee of Troy, O., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Liggins, 505 East 36th street, Sunday. Little Frederick William Avendorph, who was operated upon Monday week, is again himself and attending school. Misses Frazier and her cousin Lota Davis entertained friends Monday evening in honor of Washington's birthday. The greater part of the evening was spent in playing whist. Each guest was presented with a small national flag. Mr. W. S. Maupin, who has been living in New York City, stopped in Chicago for a few days on his way to California in company with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown, also of New York and Chicago. While in Chicago Mr. Maupin was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jefferson of 3409 Prairie avenue. Mrs. J. L. Rochester of Toledo, O., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary Johnson, 5443 Federal street, for an extended visit of several weeks. Rev. Selton W. Parr, a noted Presbyterian minister of St. Louis, is in the city attending a conference at the Moody Bible Institute. Messrs. Charles and Joseph Shoercraft are now sole owners of the Pompeii Cafe, 20 E. 31st street. Mr. C. T. Nelson, 8000 Dobson avenue, manufactures a hair straightening and dryer comb that fills a popular demand, being sold at 45 and 75 cents. See the comb on Page 8. THE EDITOR'S MAIL. OUR OLD FRIEND NOAH. 1711 East Fifty-fifth Street, Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 21, 1914. My Dear Mr. Abbott: I am pleased to renew my subscription to the Defender for another year. Enclosed you will find a check for $1.50. Mrs. Thompson joins me in wishing you and your staff good health and continued success. DOWN IN CHATTANOOGA East Side Pharmacy Chattanooga, Tenn., Feb. 24, 1914. The Chicago Defender, Chicago, IL. Gentlemen: Enclosed which you will find check for $1.80 which is my monthly report of the Chicago Weekly Defender. Your paper is very much admired by every one, and it seems as if I can't get enough copies to supply my readers. Please add ten to the number you are now sending, to the number thirty (30). Composer (standing before a Futurist painting)—"If only my music were as incomprehensible as that picture!"—Fliegende Blaetter. aga, Banker ESTATE State and 36th Place -Douglas 1565 INS IN RENT TO APRIL 30 t. 6 rooms.....$20.00 t. 6 rooms.....27.50 t. 6 rooms.....33.00 4 rooms.....25.00 # E HEAT. heat. 7 rooms.....$30.00 heat. 7 rooms.....40.00 5 rooms.....25.00 # HEAT. rooms.....$23.00 rooms.....24.00 rooms.....23.00 5 rooms.....15.00 5 rooms.....15.00 7 rooms.....50.00 rooms.....10.00 5 rooms.....14.00 # RERS. ore.....$20.00 ore.....20.00 rere.....30.00 4 rooms in rear).....20.00 # OR RENT. steam heat.....$25.00 STORES. Yours very truly, NOAH D. THOMPSON. Oblige, yours, E. B. COLEMAN. Modern Sigh. CLUBS AND SOCIETIES CLUBS AND SOCIETIES FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER. Sunday afternoon, March 1, at 4 p. m., Mr. E. H. Wright will speak on "Growing Political Ideals of the Day." Several musical numbers will follow. Tuesday afternoon, March 3, at 2 p. m., the Center Woman's Club meets. Continuation of the reading of Professor DuBois' book, "Quest of the Silver Fleece," by Mrs. H. T. Bailey. Radiantican display will follow, giving scenes of many foreign lands. Music in charge of Mrs. Ophile Wells. Mrs. Eva, Jenifer, president. AMERICAN ROSE ART CLUB The beautiful parlor of Mrs. Minnie Anderson, 3565 Forest avenue, was opened to the members of the American Rose Art Club Wednesday afternoon, February 25. The hostess served a delicious luncheon. A beautiful program was rendered, and there was a discussion on charity. Several donations to the needy were voted out of the funds. A paper was read by Mrs. L. B. Smallley; reading, Mrs. L. Richardson; solo, Mrs. E. Cantrill; poem, Mrs. Grace Wright. We adjourned to meet with Mrs. L. House, 3731 Rhodes avenue, Wednesday, March 4. Mrs. Ellen Kinney, president; Mrs. Emma Dyson, reporter. FLEUR DE LIS ART. The last meeting of the Fleur de Lis Art Club, held on February 19 at the home of Mrs. Vivian Kennedy, 5358 State street, was indeed a joyous one. Members were out in full force, and each one was putting forth all effort to finish the piece of embroidery in hand for exhibit at the next meeting. A luncheon suited to everyone's taste and music throughout the evening had their share in the evening's pleasure. ORIOLE WHIST CLUB. The Oriole Whist Club was very highly entertained last Thursday, February 19, by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tomlin at their beautiful residence, 3362 Forest avenue. Dancing and whist were the program specialties, after which a delicious luncheon was served. About forty guests were present. All declared themselves well entertained. William E. Holmes, editor. CLOTELL SETTLEMENT. Sunday, February 22, at 4 o'clock, Mrs. Ella S. Stewart addressed the friends and members of the settlement on "The New Patriotism." A very good sketch of Washington's life was given by Miss Mary Herrick. Sunday, March 1, is a big day at the Sunday Club. Rev. Bradden, pastor of the Berean Baptist Church, and Dr. Rosalie Ladora will peak, and the members of the Beian Church will furnish excellent music. Mr. I. E. Franklin is president of the club. Tuesday night, February 24, the Girls' Clover Club rendered a very excellent program to a crowded house. The pictures of Paul Lawrence Dunbar and Frederick Douglass were presented to the club by Geneva Nettles, the energetic president. Lydia Scott and Ada Franklin were the favorites of the evening's program. Mrs. Winfrey, the vocal teacher, sang beautifully. The parents turned out in large numbers to encourage the young people. THE CHICAGO UNION CHARITY CLUB. The club met at the beautiful home of Mrs. Sadie Carter. 5722 Dearborn street, Thursday, February 19. Despite the cold weather, quite a large number were present. The club has quite a few names on its charity list and is taking up new cases every day. After the meeting the hostess served a dainty luncheon. Next meeting March 5 at 6333 Rhodes avenue. THE CHEVALIER CLUB. The Chevalier Club held a brief but comprehensive business meeting February 18 at the home of Mr. Richards, 5050 Dearborn street. The valentine party which was given Saturday, February 14, featured the greater part of the evening. The financial problem which was solved summed up to be very satisfactory. After a delightful luncheon was served the members entertained a few visitors, after which they returned to their homes to hold the next meeting Wednesday, March 4, at the home of Mr. Smith, 5003 Federal street. D. Pelkey, secretary. CLOVER LEAF CLUB The Clover Leaf Social Club met at the home of Mrs. E. Dungey, 1401 East Sixtieth street. After the regular business we listened to a very interesting paper by Mrs. M. Blackburn and the history of the Clover by Miss Nettles. Miss E. McGavock gave several instrumental and vocal solos. During the serving of lunch the Clover Leaves pledged themselves to W. R. Cowan's support. Next meeting with Mrs. M. L. Johnson, 3353 Vernon avenue. Mary C. Williams, president; A. M. Grayson, secretary. POINSETTIA CLUB Poinsettia Embroidery Club met with Mrs. Nanny Mitchem, 3728 Forest avenue. Will meet next week at the residence of Mrs. Neal, 5202 Wabash avenue. SIGMA BETA CLUB The Sigma Beta Club met Monday, February 23, at the home of Miss Bentricl Childress, 5133 Wabash avenue, Miss Childress served a delicious luncheon, different from the conventional style. President Helen Hughes made a short address. Pascal Thomas Barber, reporter. IN-TRA-MURAL CLUB. The In-tra-mural Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Carrie anton, 5254 Wabash avenue. 'Whist the feature of the entertainment. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. Mrs. Estella Saunders won first prize; Mrs. Myrtle Coleman, second. The hostess served an elegant luncheon. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Florence Watkins. E. Euper, president; Gertrude Moore, secretary. IDLE HOUR ART. The Idle Hour Art and Social Club met with Mrs. Mayme Irvin, 3520 Prairie avenue, Tuesday, February 24. Mrs. Irvin served a four-course luncheon, which was indeed very appetizing. After two hours' work the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Hattie King, 3600 State street, Tuesday, March 3. Mrs. Marge Banks, president; Mrs. Eddie O. Bailey, journalist. SATURDAY WHIST. Mrs. Pauline Brown entertained the Saturday Afternoon Whist Club February 21 at the beautiful home of Mrs. Seams, 3249 Forest avenue. After two hours of whist a four-course dinner was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Brown will be married early in March to Dr. J. B. Booz of Pittsburgh. We all wish her a long and happy life. Next meeting with Mrs. Nelson. Hattle Goode, reporter. SWASTIKA CLUB. The members of the Swastika Progressive Whist Club entertained their husbands with a smoker and card party at the residence of Mrs. Bessie Bell. 16 West Forty-fifth place, on Wednesday evening, February 18. Prizes were awarded to the lady and gentleman scoring the largest number of points. The lady's prize was awarded to Mrs. A. Lisle and the gentleman's prize to Mr. M. M. Davis. Luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by the entire club. The club met Friday, February 13, with Mrs. A. Lisle. 3516 Forest avenue. Prizes were awarded, as usual. First prize to Mrs. A. Tenny, second prize to Mrs. Carrie Davis. Luncheon was served by the hostess. Mrs. Jackson, reporter. THURSDAY EVENING WHIST. Miss Hazel McIntyre entertained the Thursday Evening Whist Club at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wheeler, 3735 Forest avenue, on last Friday evening, it being postponed for the evening on account of the Thomas-Kennedy wedding. Following whist Miss McIntyre served a delicious luncheon, after which they danced the latest versions of the new tango and hesitation dances. Mrs. Essie Arnold, who won the prize last month, was tendered the remembrance with unusual merriment. The visitors were Mrs. Edna Lewis, Boston, Miss Aurelia Ward, Dr. Burt Anderson and Cary B. Lewis. RAYMOND DANCING CLUB Tuesday, February 24, marked the third meeting of the Raymond Dancing Club. And, as with the two previous meetings, this one was also a most enjoyable affair. Early in the evening the large dancing room in Raymond school, which has been reserved for every Tuesday night for the club's use, was crowded. This was such a good sign of the steadily increasing membership that the club is to have the dance room both Tuesday and Friday nights of next week. The club's emblem—a pretty bow of blue and white ribbon—was worn for the first time Tuesday night. Club members will please be sure to wear this emblem next Tuesday night in order to be admitted to the dancing room. Visitors and guests are cordially invited. Those wishing to join the club will kindly send applications to the secretary, Miss Aline Rhodes. IDEAL WOMAN'S CLUB. The Ideal Woman's Club had a Martha Washington ten party Monday evening at 5011 Wabash avenue, which was grand. A large attendance and a grand program. The club sang "America." Mrs. Jessie Harris read a quotation on the life of Washington. There were several instrumental and vocal solos. The Majestic Club Quartet gave us four set numbers. Miss Lizzie Crawley was the lucky lady who got the quilt. The number was 249. The club meets Friday, February 27, at the home of Mrs. E. Gordon, 6337 Carpenter street. Mrs. O. Woodson, editor. VOLUNTEER WORKERS' CLUB. The Volunteer Workers' Club met at the residence of Mrs. Mary Jackson, 4333 Grand Boulevard, on Wednesday afternoon. The club was largely attended. Four charity cases were reported to the club and given immediate attention. The ladies were delighted over the success of their whist party. Mrs. Lula Williams proved to be the most popular club lady, she hirting in the largest number of votes. The next whist party will be March 13 at the Anne Walker parlor, O.D. Cure A Special Toilet Requisite for PERSPIRATION HAS NO EQUAL Permeates, freshens and cleanses the pores of the armpits, feet and bodily folds where the moisture and impurities from sweat, deposit and annoy. Destroys All Forms of Perspiration The Pride of refined and fastidious people. Used by Everyone Large Sized Bottle Sent Prepaid for $1 Quantity discounts to DEALERS and Agents Addresses, O-D-CURE TOILET CO. People's Glds, Chicago, III. 3811 Wabash avenue. The next club meeting will be held with Mrs. Mattie Wright, 450 East Thirty-seventh street. Mrs. Jackson served a delicious repast. Clara Johnson, journalist. TWENTIETH CENTURY ART. The Twentieth Century Art Club met at the home of Mrs. N. Howel, 3844, Prairie avenue. An elaborate luncheon was served. The ladies are anticipating giving a reception soon. Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Thompson were visitors. N. Howel, president; N. McCall, secretary; E. Combs, critic. EUREKA FINE ART CLUB. Held its meeting with Mrs. Carrie Davis Thursday, February 26, and was elaborately entertained. The embroidery class is doing good work under its instruction. Mrs. M. A. Saunders, reporter. The Dearborn Whist Club held its weekly meeting at the home of the Messrs. Evelyn, Geneva and Galena Williams, 5001 Dearborn street. After several games of whist the club was surprised with a four-course luncheon served by the hostess. The club was founded by the Williams sisters on January 14, 1914. THE UNIVERSITY SOCIETY. Professor R. T. Greener has been made an honorary member of the University Society in partial recognition of many excellent services to the race and society as a whole. The University Society has secured the nicely located parlors at 3708 Wabash avenue for its future home. All members are asked to bring a friend to visit the new club parlors at any time. The society listened on last Sunday afternoon to a very well arranged program, the treat being the presentation of Mr. Fletcher, who discoursed on "The Reign of Brotherhood." The society was favored by a contribution from Mr. Oatley. Other members on the program were Mr. E. O. Marshall, piano; Mrs. A. S. Crockett, essay; Miss E. Curtiss, piano; Miss A. Danner, elocation. Many visitors were present. THE SICK. List of Your Friends Under a Physician's Care at Home or in the Hospitals. Mrs. Susie Milligan, 5008 Dearborn street, steadily improves from her illness. Mrs. S. L. Ward has left Provident Hospital, Dr. Burrows pronounced her sufficiently recovered to return to her home. 'Rebecca Household of Ruth No. 1277 reports Mrs. N. Williams and Mrs. Hathman on their sick list. Mrs. W. H. Rogers, 3350 Wabash avenue, is able to sit up but her condition is still critical. Mrs. Margaret Brown, 5060 Dearborn street, is seriously ill at her residence. She is a member of Mt. Hope Temple No. 1, S. M. T. Mrs. Solomon McCall, 4030 Cottage Grove avenue, has been confined to her home for the past two weeks, a severe sufferer from an ulcerated tooth. Mrs. Josephine Clark, James Rogers and Mrs. Beulah Rogers are on the sick list. Mrs. Conly of 5940 Aberdeen street is still very sick. Mrs. Catharine Cowden, 3637 Dearborn street, who has been confined to her bed for several days, is very much improved. Mrs. Craighead, 6240 Throop street, is on the mend and is able to sit up. Miss Ethel C. Mitchell was confined to her home for several days this week on account of a very severe cold. Mrs. J. H. Gates of 3833 Wabash avenue, who has been very sick, is improving rapidly. Mrs. P. Smith, 6022 Aberdeen street, is better. Mrs. N. A. Williams, 3640 Wabash avenue, who has been confined to her room with la grippe for the past ten days, is now able to be out. Mrs. Lena Jackson, 32d and Federal streets, is very sick and confined to her bed. Mr. Laverie Taylor, 6039 Loomis street, is able to be up and out again. Miss Esther B. Harris, 3668 Wabash avenue, is confined to her bed and has been for more than five weeks. She will be pleased to have her friends call. Miss Harris is a members of several clubs and of Antioch Temple 17, S. M. T. Mr. Alfred Rodgers, 6201 Loomis street, who was taken ill Friday night, is a little better. PRESS ASSOCIATION MEETS AT NASHVILLE Editors Discuss Ways and Means to Make Power of Weeklies Felt Throughout the Country. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 27.—From all indications the executive committee of the National Press Association, which was in session here, held one the best meetings in the history of the organization. Plans were adopted for the creation of a reciprocal newsgathering service, the taking of initial steps for the promotion of the advertising feature of weekly papers, exclusive patent matter for the press association, and the decision to send an exhibit to the exposition to be held at Leipzig, Germany. Newspaper men from all parts of the country were present. Public meetings were held at which the mayor of the city spoke; also Benjamin J. Davis of Atlanta, Ga.; J. C. Napier, Dr. C. V. Roman, Bishop C. H. Phillips, J. C. Crawford, Henry Allen Boyd, Dr. F. A. Stewart and others. The association was entertained at Gray's Cafe by Dr. Jasper Tappan Phillips and at the "shack" of Dr. R. H. Boyd. WELCOME E. GRINNER BING AND DEVOTING DAIRY LUNCH Cakes are the best U.S. STATE ST. BRANCH STORE STREET PHONE AUTO 73-909-1234 Garage and Bed LIMOUSINE AND CARS RENTED WEDDINGS AND street Walker's Wonderland MAN treatment of the Hair Grower will abs- cine clean and healthy. 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Dressing, reception, waiting at OUR LIVERY leases an exception in the undertak- recognized by its liveried drivers, the strict department of the drivers. TANCE IMMATER we can save you worry, the MSON & JA Display Rooms and Calls promptly answerw th State Street, recently returned one day last week entered his office in an unguarded moment, stole his overcoat, gloves and some money, and the overcoat of a friend. The ungrateful wretch was presumably a white man, as one was noticed hanging around the door sometime before the theft was discovered. The venerable divine had to borrow a coat to return home in and was forced to remain indoors until a new one was procured. PAGE PIV JUDGE TERRELL'S APPOINTMENT TO DECIDE RACE PATRONAGE President Wilson Realizes That His Policy Heretofore Towards the Race In the Matter of Appointments Has Been Wrong and He Sends the Name of Robert H. Terrell to the Senate for Reappointment as Judge of the Municipal Court of Washington, D. C. VARDAMAN AND OTHER SOUTHERN SENATORS OBJECT. Can Race-Hating Southerners Control the Senate Despite the Action of the Chief Executive of the Nation, the Fair-Minded Attitude of the Northern Members and the Endorsement of Leading Lawyers and Citizens of Both Race?—If They Can No Other Afro-American Need Apply. By Ralph W. Tyler. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Washington, D. C., Feb. 27—When the President sent the name of Judge Robert T. Terrell to the Senate last week for reappointment as Judge of the Municipal Court, the unexpected happened. Even the Washington Star, whose White House news is regarded as accurate and authentic, expressed a doubt that the President would force the race issue after the declaration by Senator Vardaman that he would oppose the confirmation of Judge Terrell. Now that the President has sent the name of Judge Terrell to the Senate for confirmation there are many rival claimants for the honor of having brought it about. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People claim the responsibility, friends of Bishop Walters claim the honor, and many who in no wise had a hand in it are claiming the honor. The fact that Judge Terrell had the united endorsement of the Washington bar, including Democrats as well as Republicans, Southerners as well as Northerners, a really exceptional and commendable thing for an Afro-American, would have made a refusal of the President to reappoint merely and solely a matter of racial prejudice. President Changes Front. The protests voiced by the leading white dailies of the country against the President permitting Senator Vardaman's antipathy to men of the race to influence him, in spite of splendid endorsements, and an excellent judicial record unquestionably had its effect and the united protests of race journals also had its effect in bringing about the appointment. It is stated that Bishop Walters' influence exerted was most largely prompted by a commendable desire for unity for race leadership. Another factor, known to but a limited few, was potent in bringing about this appointment—the influence of one colored man, quietly, but effectively exerted, who never loses an opportunity to further race progress along every line, but who never joins the chorus of chamants after he has given his assistance. Whether or not Judge Terrell will be confirmed, it is pointed out that his appointment by the President must be accepted to mean that the President has been made to see his policy hereof towards the race, in the matter of appointments, has been wrong, and he has made up his mind to regard the race as worthy citizens entitled to proper recognition as such. If this is true, there are many who believe the appointment of the Judge is a rift in the clouds for which all must be thankful, and should induce the race to give the President credit. Ten days ago the appointment of Judge Terrell was regarded as improbable, even by his close friends, and the Judge himself was more than doubtful of success. In the interval, powerful agencies were at work, intensely in his interest, but in reality in the interest of the race, for his appointment had passed the bounds of individual ambition and become a collective race question which concerned every man, no matter in what camp he trained. Can Vardaman Make Good? All eyes now are upon the Senate. Will Vardaman be able to line up the solid South with him against confirmation is interesting not alone Colored men, but white men as well. If he succeeds, confirmation will either be defeated or indefinitely tied up in committee. If the other senators head the same virile protests and splendid endorsements which the President heed, the Judge will be confirmed, as his judicial record and unqualified endorsements merit. If the name of the Judge is reported out of the sub-committee of the Judiciary committee to which it was referred, other favorably or adversely and either favorably or adversely, and Democratic senators from the thern states will combine with the publican senators in voting for him executive session, he will be coned, and Vardaman will be defeat his attempt to refuse confirmato Afro-American presidential apes. A Matter of Duty. judge Terrell's confirmation is d, it is useless for any other the race to seek confirmation office. And if he is not con- firmed, and the reported discovered pact to remove all Afro-American officeholders is true, the belief exists that the race will pass out of appointive offices, as they did from the halls of Congress some years ago, perhaps never again to return. At least it will be a back-to the race that will take years to right. Just as in the Grum case, some years ago, under the most courageous President we have had, Col. Roosevelt, Afro-Americans throughout the North ought to pour in on all senators from northern states letters and telegrams urging these senators to support, by their vote, the confirmation of Judge Terrell. Leading Afro-American men are of the opinion that the action of Senator Vardaman, and others of his stripe, makes a whole race the contender for confirmation rather than Judge Terrell, the individual, and that any solidarity effected by the Southern hierarchy in the Senate should prompt solidarity on the part of the race. All who in any way assisted simply did their duty. Further unselfish assistance is now a matter of duty to insure confirmation. SPORTING Havana, Cuba. Contrary to the news that has been circulated throughout the United States Mendez, the great pitcher, is living and pitching great ball. He is with the Havana team. Recently he figured in a no-bit no-run game. Trainer Bucker arrived in Paso Robles yesterday after a strenuous trip with the Sox ball club. His troubles were many. The games at the Y. M. C. A. gym are getting more interesting, even the young boys putting up some swell exhibitions of basket ball. Walker of Evanston Academy is entered in the 40-yard dash Saturday night at Northwestern University. WELCOME SCARES TYLER (Continued from Page 1.) substantial two-story brick buildings, the property of the owner, L. A. Bell; is equipped with two or three presses, one a large press on which the newspaper is printed, a linetype machine, and all modern print shop necessities. And it is one of the best edited newspapers in the state. Like Race Leaders Mr. L. A. Bell, reputed to be the black Croesus of the town, owns large interests here as well as in Muskogee, where he puts in most of his time. Some estimate his holdings at $200,600. Wagoner is what one might call a hustling community of co-operating Afro-Americans. I was very much impressed with the determination of these people here, and their loyalty to race which leads them to follow their own leaders. In practically every home here, as is true all through Oklahoma, one finds the picture of Dr. Booker T. Washington, showing that they believe in him, and his constructive policies. After leaving Wagoner, I traveled to Taft, an exclusively Afro-American town of about 500 population. One or two cotton gins, several stores, handling everything desired by the citizens, a hotel, some substantial business blocks and excellent residences gives Taft the appearance of prosperity. The town also boasts of a station agent, and telegraph operator of color. This also is largely a farming community, and the people own everything in and around the town. Sarah Rector, the little Afro-American girl of fabulous wealth, attends the public schools here, residing with her parents but a short distance out from town. Squire Jones, the Justice of Peace, is president of the local Negro Business League here, and perhaps the most consequential citizen. He is a most excellent lawyer, and is doing much to force Taft to the front. The citizens of this town, like those at Wagoner, are eagerly looking forward to the meeting of the National Business League at Muskogee, and not only will send almost the entire population to Muskogee, but contemplate chartering a special train to bring the officers of, and delegates to, the League over to Taft to show the constructive work being done here. HELP BUILD A REAL PAPER. Does the man you deal with advertise in your home paper, The Chicago Defender? If he does not, ask him why not, and don't you think that it would be a good idea to keep asking him until he does? It does not matter whether the store is large or small. You deal there. That is giving them support, and it is only fair play for them to patronize your enterprises, especially when that enterprise is a business builder. Russians the Saner Race. In Russia only eleven in ten thousand people are mad; in England the rate is 32 in ten thousand. HAYS HAIR Pomade Does All and More it Promises to Do HAY'S HAIR POMADE straightens coarsen, kinky hair and makes it glossy and luxuriant. You can dress your hair in any position and keep it so, if you USE HAY'S HAIR POMADE REGULARLY. Any one with kinky, coarse hair that is stubborn, will always get satisfactory results from HAY'S HAIR POMADE even if all others have failed. — Highly Perfumed — Present this adv. with 25 cents, and get a large jar; and free sample of HARFINA SOAP, at BARBERS BARBERS NAME OF FRED DOUGLASS EU- LOGIZED IN SUNNY SOUTH Displays No Oratory, But Gives Practical Lessons from Lives of Lincoln and Douglas. (By Horace D. Stattler.) Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 20.—Two thousand people of the race filled the great Sixth Street Baptist Church last Sunday, celebrating with the Birmingham Civic and Educational League the anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas. The principal address was delivered by Rev. T. J. Moppins, who spent but little time in discussing the achievements of these two great heroes, but read practical lessons to the people of the Negro race to be gained by and from their lives. "If the going forth of Lincoln was providential," said Dr. Moppins, "then far more providential was the coming forth of Frederick Douglas. In the life of Douglass, it seems that God hastened to give unmistakable evidence of the development of a providential race. Douglass by conquering difficulties, struck from the mind of his race the last lingering doubt that they were men. "I would have my race take courage from the history already made. If the past was providential, much more providential is the present and will be the future. God has been at work, fashioning a great, free, liberty-loving humanity. If God ever had a peculiar people, he has that people today. If God ever made use of a people to win the victories of truth and righteousness and liberty, he is making use of the race today." The exercises were held under the auspices of the Civic and Educational League, of which Oscar W. Adams is president. W. B. Driver, chairman of the executive committee, presided over the exercises. Short addresses, including one of welcome and the response and the introduction of the speaker were made by Clarence Dudley, Dr. William P. Saunders and Attorney P. J. Clyde Randall. A collection was taken for the Douglass Historical Association, which is trying to raise funds to redeem the Douglass home in Anacostia. GARY SOCIETY [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Gary, Ind., Feb. 27.—Although there was a snowstorm raging last Sunday afternoon the Men's League had a full house* at its birthday celebration. Each body did its champion great credit, the recitations, songs, papers, and quotations rendered being given in excellent form. The judges selected for the occasion were Mrs. P. W. Mathews, Mrs. Henry Taylor, Messrs. Newsome, Allen and Jones. All three delegations did well but the verdict of the jury reads, Longfellow first, Dougus second, and Washington third. Miss Alberta Rayford was leader on the Longfellow side, Margaret Seldon and Rosezone Byrd rendering excellent readings. Fred Owens led the Douglas side, Miss Maggie Foster* rendering a splendid solo and Miss Nellie Brooks giving a classic quotation from one of Douglas' former speeches. Charles Johnson led the Washington contingent. The Sapphire Social Club met last week with Mrs. E. A. Wilson on Washington street. it meets this week with Mrs. Walker. The club is doing good work and is growing in members and interest. the club tendered Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Morgan a happy surprise last Tuesday evening, it being the first anniversary of their wedding. A very delightful evening was spent by all present. Miss Floy Russell, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Russell, is quite ill at her home on South Broadway. Miss Mildred Lee of Michigan City spent Sunday with her father and sisters on South Broadway. Mr. J. P. Norwood was in Chicago last Wednesday on business. Mr. Robt Howard of the Steel Plant general office, who was injured in alighting from a train in Chicago, has returned to his post and will soon be completely recovered. The Saving & Investment Association will meet next Monday evening at the home of the president, Mr. J. E. McCoughtney, 26th and Coun. streets, at S o'clock. A. L. M'BRIDE IS AN EXTREMIST. Our congenial friend and bachelor, A. L. McBride, was never accused of being an extremist and he does not seem to appreciate the accusation now; but facts are facts. "Mac," as he is known among his many friends, met with a very painful accident week before last to his foot, which required close attention in order to prevent the use of crutches. Please note the word extreme was used. This week he was compelled to consult his dentist in order to prevent losing his sight on account of an ulcerated tooth. We are glad, however, to announce on going to press that the distinguished gentleman is now able to navigate as well as having partial control of his optical region. Heavy Smoker Unique among the devotees of "My Lady Nicotine" is a Dutch sailor named Berkin, whose boast it is that for the last 65 years his pipe has consumed a pound of tobacco weekly. It requires no skill in arithmetic to discover that the "Dutch chimney," as he is proud to be known, has dissipated in smoke more than 30 hundredweight of tobacco, which is exactly 24 times his own weight! THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. PRAIRIE STATE EVENTS. Jacksonville, Ill., Feb. 27.—The Domestic Social Club met February 20 with Mrs. Frank Weir. Mrs. Weir was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. C. M. Sharpe, Mrs. J. Kirk and Mrs. Stanton Bell. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Charles Jackson. The pleasant Hour Club met February 20 with Mrs. J. Dunn. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Samuel Johnson, Mrs. Annie Coleman and Mrs. C. H. Freeman, Mr. Ben Holt of Lurton street is somewhat improved, also Mrs. Clara Moseley. Among the sermons which were ably preached by Rev. Russell at Mt. E. B. church at revival were "Jesus and His Work," "No Fault to Find with Jesus," "Jesus on Trial," "Jesus Offered to Sinners," "The Sinner's Excuses," "The Sinner's Shipwreck," "The Sinner's Awful and Wretched State." Mrs. W. H. Parrish, entertained a few friends at whist February 17 at her home on S. Main street in honor of Mr. Hatcher of Alberta, Canada. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. L. Kinnie Crew, Mrs. S. Harris, Mrs. A. Plant, Miss J. Allen, Mr. Hatcher, and Ollie Mack. Excellent refreshments were served. Mr. 11, C. Mallory, one of the members of Mt. Emery Baptist church, gave a series of table entertainments to help on the decoration of the church, which is beautiful. On Oct. 23, 1913, at the first table were the Sunday School Superintendentens, Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. Lafayette, Rev. Kirk, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Dabney and Mrs. Jinkins, also Mrs. Wadell. Nov. 17th the guests of the second table were Mrs. King, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Muse, Mrs. Mosley, Mrs. M. Douglass, Mrs. C. Doughass, Mrs. Maryweather, Mrs. Mitcherson, Mrs. W. Brooks, Mrs. Banks, Mr. Banks, Miss Jessie Allen, Mrs. Coffman, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Ed Mallory. Nov. 23rd the guests of the third table were Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Mounts, Mrs. Simms, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Mosley, Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Blue, Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Faucet. Dec. 9th the guests of the fourth table were Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Waggoner, Mrs. Herald, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Corbin, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Mito, Mrs. Reed. Dec. 23rd the guests of the fifth table were Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Jordon, Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Hogan, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Timberlake, Miss Hogan. Feb. 5th the guests of the sixth table were Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Timberlake, Mrs. Underwood, Mrs. Hogan, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Thusley, Mrs. Lynch, Mrs. Mitchel, Mrs. Majors, Mrs. Rosie Gray. Feb. 12th the guests of the seventh table were Mrs. Mounts, Mrs. Laura Douglass, Mrs. Slater, Mrs. Salloe, Mrs. Guthery, Mrs. Brown and Miss Nellie Early, also Mrs. Fountain. They all had a delightful and pleasant time together which will be long remembered by all. The Willing Workers of Hicklin Tabernaurecade gave a successful quilting and oyster supper at the hall on S. Mauraisterre street. Mrs. Annie Hogan is captain of the club. A pleasant party was given recently at the home of Miss Helen Johnson on S. Fayette street. Mr. Taylor Moore and family have moved to Springfield at 330 Adams street. Mrs. Sarah Fry of Springfield, Ill., who has been ill, is here with her mother. The Mt. Emery Baptist church has been holding some successful revival meetings. There have been 23 accessions to the church. The Gleaners gave a very successful super February 17 at the A. M. E. church and the Stewardesses had one February 19 at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. J. Dunn entertained royally recently at her home in honor of Mr. Hatcher of Canada. The funeral services of Miss Cassie Bassette were held February 24 at the McCabe church. Rev. Miller officiated, assisted by Rev. Shaw and Dewitt. A touching solo was rendered by Prof. T. Waggoner. The flowers were beautiful and were cared for by Mrs. Taylor, Misses Mildred Fry and Serena Berman. Music was furnished by the choir. A very pleasant surprise party was given February 20 by a number of friends in honor of Mrs. W. H. Robinson. The funeral services of Mrs. Majors were held recently at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Lulu Majors, on Lincoln avenue. Rev. Russell officiated. It was largely attended. Come out and learn the modern dances as they will be danced at all social functions by up-to-date society folks. Instructions given every Thursday night at Company D hall. Admission 25c. MRS. H. C. PENDLETON OF ST. LOUIS VISITS CHICAGO Is Surprised at Reporters' Knowledge —Finds One Everywhere. Mrs. H. C. Pendleton of St. Louis arrived in the city Saturday morning. Being an experienced traveler she at once sought the taxicab stand and inquired the way to Englewood. Just then a dapper young man stepped up and called her by name. She was surprised, but when she found out that he was a Chicago Defender reporter and not a confidence man she was happy. She was to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Morgan, G150 Aberdeen street, and the reporter left her at the door. Monday Mrs. Pendleton made a quiet trip "over east" to inspect a three-flat building she intends purchasing. As she turned a corner she met the same reporter again, and now she declares that "the people in Chicago are faster than they are at home." She is enjoying her visit, but will not discuss her large business interests in St. Louis. SPARRELL SCOTT, THE SHOE ARTIST Sparrell Scott, the Shoe Artist, has moved from Thirtleth and State streets to 3411 State street. "Sparrell," as he is so well known, is "king among shoe artists," and gives the best and most lasting shine of anyone along the "stroll." He has opened a new place at 3411 State street and desires his friends to give him their support. REAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE COMPOSITE PICTURE. School Teacher Points Out to Her Class Just What It Means—Character Might Be Modeled Along Same Lines. It was Miss Frevert's custom to devote the last few minutes of the lesson period to an informal discussion of anything that the girls themselves might suggest. One Sunday Elizabeth French had a perfectly new idea. "Let's have a composite photograph, girls," she said, according to the Youth's Companion. "When I visited my cousin I went with her and a few other girls, and we had one taken. It's very interesting." The girls agreed at once, and next week they sat for their pictures. When the composite photograph was made, Miss Frevert took it to the class with her. The girls exclaimed with delight and surprise when she showed it to them. Then, as they studied it, a curious silence fell upon them. "Why," said Elizabeth, slowly, "It's more beautiful, more spiritual, than any of us!" "It looks like some pictures of Mary, the mother of Jesus!" cried Betty Ripley. Then she flushed. "I don't mean to be irreverent," she stammered. Miss Frevert placed a reassuring hand over Betty's. "You were not," she said. "I am glad you have discovered for yourselves the fact that this composite picture is more ideal than any single face that has gone into the making of it. To me there is something very significant in that. You know that it is through agreements alone that you can make a composite picture. Every feature that does not agree with other features leaves so slight an impression on the plate that it cannot be seen. But every feature that is common to many faces will be clear and positive. Do you see what that means?" There was a moment's silence, and then Louise Barton said: "It means that there is something fine in each one of us, no matter how mean and selfish we are." "Wouldn't it be awful," mused Betty Ripley, "to think that there wasn't a single one of your features in that photograph?" "But wouldn't it be fine," said Miss Frevert, "to combine in your face all the finest lines, and in your character all the finest traits that are to be found in humanity?" "But nobody could do that!" exclaimed several. "I once heard a very eminent man speak of Frances Willard as the 'composite photograph of her countrymen,'" said Miss Frevert. "That was the secret of her matchless power, he said." "Just suppose," said Betty Ripley, "that every one in the United States could be got into one composite picture. Which one of us would it be most like, I wonder?" "No one can tell that, Betty," said Louise, laughing. "But if we should have another one taken in a year or two, I wonder whether or not it would be more nearly ideal? It ought to be." Final Harnessing of Nile. Work has been commenced on another great scheme to reclaim by irrigation vast tracts of desert in the Soudan. It is believed it can be made to add enormously to the cotton output of the British Empire. The tract which is to be watered is known as the Giza territory. It lies between the Blue and White Niles, below Khartoum, and consists of 1,500,000 acres. The force and flow of the two rivers is sufficient to water the entire district when properly harnessed. The proposal is to build two dams south of Khartoum, one over each of the rivers. Thus the tract between the streams will be irrigated, while at the same time the force of the water flowing into Egypt will be controlled. At present the Blue Nile comes down in a raging flow, and the White Nile flowing in standerd fashion, combines with it to make a huge overflow. The building of the two dams will enable the flow to be properly regulated and will practically mean the final harnessing of the Nile. Factory Girl in Chile. One afternoon in Santiago there was a parade of employees on a strike, says a writer in the Christian Herald. I do not know whether the strike itself was justified or not. Companies of troops, mounted and on foot, accompanied the strikers "to preserve tranquility." A squad of women factory workers led the parade. Most of them were girls, but a number were older women. During a pause, when the procession halted a moment, I asked one of these older women what her wages were. "Thirty-eight cents a day, senor." "Have you any children?" "I have four. I am a widow. We live with my mother, who is also a widow. She works, too." Yet it must not be understood that the Chilean government is indifferent to the welfare of its laboring classes. The government has taken hold of the question of providing suitable houses for workingmen, and this phase of the general welfare movement has been made a matter of national policy. Ruinous to Custom. The young man who cats all 'round the circuit run against this quick-lunch incident the other day: A fastidious person made his way charily into the place. A tumble of murky water was thumped before him by the young woman of the other side of the counter. "What's yours?" "Coffee and rolls, my girl." One of those iron-heavy, quarter-thick mugs of coffee was pushed over the counter. The fastidious person seemed dazed. He looked under the mug and over it. "But where is the saucer?" he queried. "We don't give no saucers here. If we do, some low brow 'd come plim' in an' drink out of his saucer, an' we'd lose a lot of our swellest trade" Cleveland Plain Dealer Douglas 3534—PHONES—Automatic 72-857 THE CAFE—PLAZA—BU 3727-29 South State Street CHICAGO, ILL. HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINI NIGHTLY 8 P.M. to 1 A.M. THE PLAZA-BU 3727-29 South State Street CHICAGO, ILL. HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINI NIGHTLY 8 P.M. to 1 A.M. HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINING NIGHTLY 8 P.M. to 1 A.M. JAMES TRACY, Prop. 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PAG Automatic 72-746 PHONE AUTO. 72-666 zil for the Thrifty,fers Wealth and Justice for Liberty Loving Afro-Americans YGHT or Line in World's Largest Republic—Unexcelled Opportunities for Development Along All Lines—Business and Industries of All Kinds Can Be Established with the Satisfaction That Men and Women of Strength and Character Will Be Accorded the Credit That Their Success Merits—If the Afro-American Will Emigrate Let Him Go to Brazil. CAN SECURE A VOICE IN THE GOVERNMENT —TIME IS ALWAYS RIPE TO RISE The Opportunity of Ages—Establish Good Schools and Assiduous Attention to Education Will Soon Bring Material and Spiritual Prosperity—Even Climatic Conditions Favor the Race and Another Generation Will Behold a Vast Afro-American Community in Harmonious Relations with the World—No More Carload Lots Africa Bound. [Special to The Chicago Defender] San Paulo, Brazil, Feb. 27.—News that carloads of people from Oklahoma and other southwestern cities of the United States have listened to the flowery talk of some money loving will-o'-the-wisp and have followed him to New York, from whence they expected to sail in palace steamers for Africa, where they were to be presented with vast acres of land, has reached Brazil. The newspapers from the states have failed to state whether or not deluded people who have sold all have sailed or not. That or, is not material, but the Afro-American is no better Africa than he is in the United States. For years some of the nations that have dominated the Black Republic have fostered race prejudice and the darker races suffer in every walk of life as they do elsewhere. But in Brazil it is different and we are prompted to invite the turffy and intelligent who must emigrate to try Brazil. Hero in the world's largest republic there is absolutely no color line. This is one element in Brazilian life that impresses everyone. The absence of any social "color line" is almost universal. The fusion of white and black people by intermarriage goes steadily on. This affects the nonsensical idea of passing for white so prevalent in the United States, but the percentage of quadroons and octoons is no greater when legalized by marriage. The important point is that here the Afro-American may rise to whatever heights of business or public service he will and enjoy as much caste as he likes. He may mingle with the white population on equal terms. If they would only realize it here is the opportunity of ages for the race. Not alone social status, but climate and an uncrowned territory are in their favor. It is the place long sought for liberty Afro-Americans who want wealth and justice. Let them emigrate to Brazil in large numbers. Let them establish good schools and business enterprises and engage in the various industries. Assiduously attending to education and development they would soon have a voice in the government as well as material and spiritual prosperity. Every success would be given the credit that it deserved. In business, religion, in the arts and sciences the leaders would become famous. First honored and esteemed at home they would demand the same abroad. The process would not be over night, but along this line another generation will behold a vast Afro-American community in harmonious relations with the entire world. Brazil and the Negro. If I were asked to name the one point in which there is complete difference between the Brazilians and ourselves, I would say that it was in the attitude toward the black man. As the Indian becomes civilized he is absorbed into the population, as is the case with us in Oklahoma, and whoever has Indian blood in him is proud of the fact. The president of Brazil is one of these men, and there are a number of others among the leaders whom I have met. It is an entire mistake to speak as if the population of Brazil were so mixed as to be wholly unlike that of Europe or the United States. It is mixed only in the sense in which the populations of Italy and Spain are mixed, as the population of southern France is mixed, as the population is mixed in many parts of the United States. As regards the major part of the population the "mixed race" is such only in the issue in which that is also true of the "United States" and of most of the advanced nations of mankind. There is one difference, however. This difference between the United States and Brazil is the tendency of Brazil to absorb the Nero. My observation leads me to believe that *th* *abort*^b *le* *have* used exactly the right expression to describe this process. It is the Negro who is absorbing the white man. The great man jority of the men and women of high social position in Rio are of unmixed white blood as the corresponding class in Paris or Madrid or Rome. The great majority of the political leaders are pure whites, with an occasional dash of Indian blood. But any Negro or mutatto who shows himself fit is without question given the place to which his abilities entitle him. I met one or two colored deputies. At one military school I met a Negro professor. At one great laboratory I saw a colored doctor. All of these men were accepted quite simply on their worth, and apparently nobody had any idea of discriminating against them in any official or business relations because of their color. A great majority of the Negroes, and most of the colored people—that is, the mulattoes and quadroons—do not make their way up to the highest positions, and they are proportionately most plentiful in the lower ranks. Among the working people, for instance, and among the enlisted men of the army and navy, I saw many Negroes, many colored men, working side by side in the same organizations with the whites, and apparently without discrimination being made against them. In Bahia there is a very large Negro settlement among the working class. In parts of Brazil it is somewhat larger. In Rio it is noticeable, but far less so than in most of the cities of the southern United States. ```markdown ``` Brazil is most fortunate in the fact that its white working population has nothing of the parisite about it. The whites do not endeavor to live on the labor of the blacks, the inevitable result of which, as shown in all other communities, is that ultimately the blacks crowd out of existence those who live on their labor. On the contrary the bulk of the work, even in Rio, is done by white men. But these white men draw no line against the Negro, and in the lower ranks intermarriages are frequent, especially between Negroes and the most numerous of the immigrant races of Europe. In the middle class these intermarriages are rare, and in the higher class almost unknown, so far as concerns men and women in which the black strain is at all evident. But even in the higher ranks there is apparently no prejudice whatever against marrying a man or girl who is, say, seven-eighths white, the remaining quantity of black blood being treated as a negligible element. The men and women with whom I closely associated were in the very great majority of cases pure white, save in the comparatively rare instances where they had a dash of Indian blood. But they naturally and unconcernedly told me the facts as I have above related them. Perhaps the attitude that the Brazilians, including the most intelligent among them, take is best symbolized by a picture we saw in the art museum in Rio. It portrayed a black grandfather, a mulatto son, and a white grandchild, the evident intention of the painter being to express 1st the hope and belief that the Negro was being absorbed and transformed so that he would become a white man. It is idle to prophecy for any remote future, and it is a very doubtful thing to prophecy even about the immediate future; but my impression is that the guiding or ruling classes of Brazil will continue to be almost absolutely white, that in the classes immediately below them there will continue to be a certain small absorption of Negro blood, and that among the ordinary people this absorption will be larger—large enough to make a slight difference in type. From the above it will be seen that the ideals of the United States and of Brazil as regards the treatment of the Negroes are wholly different. The best men in the United States, not only among the whites but among the blacks also, believe in the complete separation of the races so far as marriage is concerned, while they also believe in treating each man of whatever color absolutely on his worth as a man, allowing him full opportunity to achieve the success warranted by his ability and integrity, and giving to him the full measure of respect to which that success entitles him. In Brazil, on the contrary, the idea looked forward to is the disappearance of the Negro himself—that is, through his gradual absorption into the white race ```markdown ``` This does not mean that Brazilians are or will become the "mongrel" people that they have been asserted to be by certain writers, not only French and English, but American. The Brazilians are a white people, belonging to the Mediterranean race and differing from the northern stocks only as such great and civilized old races as the Spaniards and Italians, with their splendid historic past, differ from these northern stocks. The evident Indian mixture has added a good and not a bad element. The very large European immigration of itself tends, decade by decade, to make the Negro blood a smaller element of the blood of the whole community. The Brazilian of the future will be in blood more European than in the past, and he will differ in culture only as the American of the north differs. The great majority of the men and women I met, the leaders in the world of political and industrial effort and of scientific accomplishment, showed little, if any, more trace of Negro blood, with a corresponding tendency of pure Negro type to disappear, but this process is regarded with hearty amity by the most thoughtful statesmen himself of pure white blood, who stay to me substantially: gro is the real problem, and a very serious problem, both in your country, the United States, and in mine, Brazil. Slaincy was an intolerable method of solving the problem and had to be abolished. But the problem itself remained, in the presence of the Negro. It was not the slave owner who inherited his slaves who was responsible for the problem. The slave trader who brought the slaves into the country was the man who inflicted the ghastly wrong, not only upon the blacks but upon the whites. We, like you, have merely inherited the problem. "Now comes the necessity to devise some method of dealing with it. You of the United States are keeping the blacks as an entirely different element, and you are not treating them in a way that fosters their self respect. They will remain a menacing element in your civilization, permanent, and perhaps even after a while a growing element. With us the question tends to disappear and become absorbed. --- "You speak of Brazil as having a large Negro population. Well, in a century there will not be any Negroes in Brazil, whereas you will have twenty or thirty millions of them. Then for you there will be a real and very uncomfortable problem, while for us the problem in its most menacing phase will have disappeared. You say that this result will be accomplished only by adulteration, and therefore a weakening of the pure white blood. I grant that this will have happened as regards a portion, perhaps a third, of our population. I regret this, but it is the least objectionable of the alternatives. We treat the Negro with entire respect, and he responds to the treatment. If a Negro shows capacity and integrity, he receives the same reward that a white man would receive. He has therefore every incentive to rise. In the upper ranks of society there is no intermarriage with the Negro of pure or nearly pure blood; but such intermarriage is frequent in the lower ranks, especially between the Negro and many classes of immigrants. "The pure Negro is constantly growing less and less in numbers, and after two or more crosses of the white blood the Negro blood tends to disappear, so far as the physical, mental and moral traits of the race are concerned. Where he has disappeared his blood will remain as an appreciable but in no way a dominant element in perhaps a third of our people, while the remaining two-thirds will be pure whites. Granted that this strain will represent a slight weakening in one-third of our population, the result will be that two-thirds of the population will have kept its full strength, with one-third slightly weakened, while the Negro problem will have entirely disappeared. In your country all the white population will have been kept in its original race strength, but the Negro will remain in increased numbers and with an increased and bitter sense of his isolation, so that the problem of his presence will be more menacing than at present. I do not say that ours is a perfect solution, but I regard it as a better solution than yours. We and you have to face two alternatives, neither of them without drawbacks. I believe that the one we Brazilians have chosen will in the long run, from the national standpoint, prove less disadvantageous and dangerous than the one you of the United States have chosen." Theodore Rocsevelt, in The Outlook. TWIN CITIES IN REVIEW Minneapolis and St. Paul Events of Interest—Church and Other Happenings. By P. F. Hall. [Special to The Chicago Defender] [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 27.—The baseball fever has caught Captain Alex Irvin, who is now booking such men as "Bobbie" Marshall Blinga, "Chick" Williams, Joe Davis, "Slim" Nelson and other stars of the former Keystones and St. Paul Gophers, who will be known as the Twin City Giants, and will play in the Northwest League the coming season. Mr. Irvin is still hooking, with an earnest desire to select real good men at the headquarters at the Mexico Club, 725 Washington avenue south, Minneapolis. Mr. Ellis Houston left Tuesday for Hot Springs, Ark., to join Mrs. Houston and will return after an extended visit and a few baths. Mrs. Coral' Johnson has returned from Vancouver, B. C. Mr. William H. Williams, Governor Eberhardt's confidential secretary, is the most popular and best liked appointee in the Minnesota capital, and Mr. Williams' affability goes a long way to smooth the troubled waters of the many callers at his desk seeking the governor, and is a very valuable man. A branch organization of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People went into a permanent body at the Pillsbury Settlement House. Minneapolis, Feb. 3, with Rev. Andrew S. Gill, presides; Gale P. Hilzer, secretary; ex-Mayor David P. Jones, treasurer. Executive Committee—Rev. Thomas E. Cullen, Rabbi S. N. Doinard, Miss Sadie Marshall, Dr. R. S. Brown, Attorney W. R. Morris, Miss Eva Walker, Attorneys Albert H. Hall and B. S. Smith, Judge E. P. Waite and Rufus S. Skinner, with other names to be presented by the nominating committee at the next meeting. Other members present at the meeting were: Rev. E. G. Jackson, Rev. D. E. Beasley, A. W. Wilson, Robert Marshall, L. C. Valley, J. L. Titus, Chas. S. Smith, Philip F. Hale, George Hall, Chas. W. Brown, Mrs. Z. A. Pope. The body comprises thirty charter members and promises to be strong and conservative. The caliber of men and women so interested means much in this community. Miss Elsie King returned to Boston. Mass. after a long visit with her father, Mr. C. W. King. Miss King expects to be married soon to her choice in Boston. There is always room at the top, but the elevator service is poor. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER Winston's Spicy Gossip of Men and Events in the Railroad World. By John R. Winton. Mr. S. H. Gladden, 115 Montgomery street, Jersey City, N. J., is in the dining car service of the Erie railroad company from New York City to Chicago as a waiter. Mr. John Tetters, 808 East Forty-first street, is now holding the position as night chef at Thirty-ninth street and Cottage Grove avenue, "Charley's Place." Mr. C. M. White, 3619 Calumet avenue, is holding the position of train porter in the service of the Chicago Great Western railroad company on trains Nos. 1, 2 and 4 to the city of Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. John Coleman, 3510 Dearborn street, is running to St. Louis, Mo. as train porter in the service of the C. & E. 1. railroad company on trains Nos. 21, 22, 23 and 24. Mr. Albert H. Miller, 4809 Langley avenue, is now holding the position as parlor car porter in the service of the Illinois Central railroad company. Mr. F. A. Huffman, 3345 State street, is holding the position as chef on the southwestern division of the Chicago Great Western railroad. This column is open to all railroad men. Send your news direct to the Chicago Defender office, 3159 State street, also your complaints, and not to the editor of this column. All who have subscriptions unpaid taken by Mr. John R. Winston, 4015 Cottage Grove avenue, please pay up or we will have to drop you from our list. Mr. N. H. Pryor, 521 West Fifty-fourth place, is in the service of the C., B. & Q. railroad company as a chair car porter between Chicago and Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. J. B. Winston, 123 West Thirty-first street, is running to the city of Des Moines, la., in the service of the Pullman company over the lines of the Great Western. Mr. Charles A. Wallace, 6226 Green street, holds the position of train porter in the service of the Grand Trunk railroad company to Port Huron, Mich. Mr. Grant Ray, 3437 Rhodes avenue, holds the position of train porter in the service of the Chicago & Alton railroad company to the city of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Lafayette Martin, 5119 Dearborn street, is in the service of the Chicago Daily Journal company. Mr. J. R. Mampins, 3829 Wabash avenue, parlor car porter, will leave soon for Evansville, Ind., on business for the Illinois Central railroad company, and when he returns he is to make a trip to Canada to see his wealthy uncle, Mr. R. Todd, who is a farmer somewhere near Windsor. Mr. N. W. Finn, 5323 Wabash avenue, first flat, has made application to the Pullman company, and has finished at the school of instruction in the Pennsylvania railroad company's yards on Twelfth street. The Chicago Defender is the official organ for the Brotherhood of Railroad Train Porters of America. Let every railroad man subscribe to the Defender, $1.50 a year in advance. AFFAIRS IN MILWAUKEE Our Special Correspondent's Interesting Week End Letter from This Popular Wisconsin City. By Luna M. Scott Milwaukee, Wisc., Feb. 27.—A Martha Washington party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sanford, 717 Prairie street, on Thursday evening. On Monday evening the local lodge of Old Fellows gave a ball at Miller's hall. The Women's Improvement Club has issued invitations for the celebration of the fifth anniversary to be held at St. Mark's A. M. E. Church, Fourth street between: Galena and Cherry, on Thursday evening, February 26. A splendid program will be rendered, and Mrs. G. A. Bading, the wife of the mayor, will be the principal speaker of the evening. The Jubilee Singers of Calvary Baptist Church furnished music at West Allis Baptist Church on Tuesday night; preparations are being made for the rehearsal of a mock trial to be given at St. Mark's A. M. E. Church next month. Mr. E. N. Scott, a law student of Marquette University of '14, is expected to take an active part; also Attorney George H. DeReef. The Chicago Defender on sale at Scott Bros.' news depot, 328 State street. Phone Grand 3892. THE NEWS IN HYDE PARK. The Missionary Union met at the St. Paul Baptist Church last Monday. They had a glorious meeting, which lasted from 10:30 to 4:30 o'clock. The missionaries from nearly all the Baptist churches in the city were present. Mrs. Blair of 5328 Kenwood avenue, who was very ill, is convalescent. Miss Irene Thomas of 5606 Lake avenue, has left the city to join the midyear class at the boarding school at Jefferson City. She was accompanied to St. Louis by her mother, Mrs. F. Lewis. The play, "After the Game," which was rendered by the Girls' Junior Club of the Clotee Scott Settlement, was quite a success. A number of guests were entertained by Miss Ada Franklin at the residence of her mother, 5334 Kenwood avenue. The Chicago Defender may be purchased from Lydia P. Scott, 5623 Harper avenue, phone Hyde Park 476. A WEEK IN GLENCOE Glencoe, Ill., Feb. 27—Mr. John Allen died Wednesday after a long illness. Judge Allen, as we knew him best, was an old resident of Glencoe and one whom we all loved and respected. Being a member of the Law and Order League and the St. Luke Council, a few weeks ago he confessed a hope in Christ. Interment was at Harrodsburg, Ky. His many friends both white and colored join his devoted widow in her loss. The Dramatic Club have postponed their play until March 5. The men of Glencoe have at last woke up. A large crowd met Tuesday evening and organized the Tousant Men's Club. Interesting speeches were made by Mr. W. F. Wilson, and others. Officers are: J. W Lathan, president; Mr. Johnson, vice president; Mr. Tennerson Jones, secretary; Mr. Moore, treasurer. Miss Harris of Chicago paid a brief visit to her sister, Mrs. W. T. Jones, last week. Miss Harris expects to start a class in dressmaking early in the spring. The A. M. E. choir will give their first musical March 15. Mr. Herman Wilson is director. Mr. Percy Baker has fully prepared for farming. He did not overlook anything and will leave soon for the farm near Libertyville, Ill. Read The Chicago Defender, for sale at Lathan's store. UNION CITY, TENN. Union City, Tenn., Feb. 27—The Y. M. C. A, and W. Y. C. A, held one of the most interesting meetings since it has been organized here. The next meeting will be at the C. M. E. church Sunday afternoon, Rev. A. M. Bishop preached two grand sermons at the C. P. church Sunday. In the afternoon they went to the mission, Sunday school, and also administered sacrament to the sick. Dr. B. Brown and Dr. W. A. Tarleton left last week for Richmond, Va. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Simmons was the scene of one of the most brilliant affairs given this season by the members of the Four Leaf Clover club. Quite sad was the death and funeral of Mr. Joe Turner. Mrs. Jane Oisiser is on the sick list. Mr. Henry Hill of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of this place, is in the city the guest of his parent, Mrs. George Clemons. Mrs. Nona Washington has closed a very successful school term at Woodland. Miss David L. Roper has returned home from Kenton. CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILL. Chicago Heights, Ill., Feb. 27.—Mrs. Williams was taken to the hospital last week. The Sunday Club met at 6:30 p. m. Program was as follows: Violin solo by Br. Mitchell. A very interesting paper was read by Mr. D. R. Johnson, entitled the "Seven Distinct Ages." Mr. Johnson is one of the leading citizens of the Heights, and a very learned young man. Mrs. Johnson rendered a vocal solo. She has a splendid voice and we enjoyed her singing. Mr. Huolin of Washington Heights read a paper: subject, "Moral, Social and Intellectual Uplift." We are looking forward to next Sunday at 6:30 p. m. and we would enjoy very much if our friends in Chicago would come out to the Heights and lend us some of their talent to help us out. Rev. Jas, II. Wood will preach from the 5th chapter of Mathew. Subject, "The Great Motives to Living Found in the Sermon on the Mount." The quarterly meeting of the A. M. E. church will be held March 8 at 3:30 p. m. Rev. Wood would like to have some of the city people present at that meeting. Rev. W. D. Cook, the presiding elder, will conduct the service. Mrs. Van has put in two fine arc lights in her restaurant and they give the place quite a brilliant appearance. GARDEN OF THE WEST HAPPENINGS By Rebecca Franklin Oswego, Kan., Feb. 27—The Mission Circle met at the home of Mrs. Rebecca Franklin last Thursday and will meet next Thursday at the home of Mrs. Mae White. Rev. J. A. Duncan, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, preached an enthusiastic sermon Sunday, February 15, taking for his text Daniel ii:34-35. The dedication of the Second Advent Church took place Sunday, February 22. J. W. Allison of Leavenworth and other distinguished speakers present. The Second M. E. Church is planning a benevolent rally second Lord's day in March. Rev. E. M. Madden, pastor of the M. E. Church, was called to Pensacola, Okla., to conduct a revival. SHORT PARAGAPHS FROM-RACINE By Mrs. Spottswood. Racine, Wis., Feb. 27—Miss Margaret Ewing of St. Louis, Mo., has returned home, after visiting her mother here, Mrs. N. Ewing, 1623 Grand avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hogan entertained the South Side Club Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Saunders of Racine have made their future home in Indianapolis, Ind. Large crowds attended church Sunday, being "church day." Many Racine people attended the Jolly Five Kenosha dance Tuesday night. INDIAN TEACHER PRAISED Graduate of Provident Hospital Exerts Influence at Carson School. Stewart, Nev., Feb. 27.—The Carson Training School, one of the leading Indian schools in this section, has for its superintendent Miss Allie Barnett, a graduate of Provident Training Hospital, Chicago, 1906. Miss Barnett is doing her work so remarkably well and with such technical skill that the entire school and community is "singing her praise." Economy. Indeed. "The old gentleman who raised me," announced the village philosopher, "had the right idea of economy. He would light the tamp to read the Scripture to his family, then turn it down while he prayed." 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Manufactured by AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE C. T. NELSON 8000 DOBSON AVE. CHICAGO, IL. Importers of Havana Leaf. Mail Orders Carefully Attended to- WRITE FOR PRICES. TURNLEY BROTHERS TANGO CONTEST AT GRAND THEATER Boisterous Farrons Should Be Promptly Ejected. Tango artists are becoming very popular in the city, and the fever has reached the South Side. For the past several weeks these contests have been a big drawing card at the Grand Theater, Thirty-first and State streets. The winners after the first show were Miss Cleola Cook and Mr. Adolph Ellison, and at the second Mrs. Lottie Merry and A. J. Waller. Others in the contest were Miss Mary Webber and L. White. Herbert Brown and D. Thomas. The young women were stylishly gowned and nicely formed, and did their work with exquisite taste and grace. The music was under the direction of Professor Dave Peyton. The decision was left to the audience. Instead of there being applause in a quiet, dignified manner a number of young men acted like jackasses. This is the way ignorant and low-bred persons act in the South, and if they wish to carry on in that manner they should take the train for Georgia. The respectable theater-goers of the Grand do not contenence this sort of behavior, and it is up to the management to see that they are immediately ejected when boisterous and disorderly. PINK DOMINO PARTY. Lads and Lassies Emmasa Dance and Have a Happy Time as Guests of Charlotte Macco Tervalon. Despite the cold, snow and many other functions the same night the pink domino party given by Charlotte and Macco Tervalon at 3404 Wabash avenue Monday was quite a success. Girls and boys from all parts of the city were present, including a large number from Woodland. Girls were long pink domino masks, and the parors were decorated to correspond with the costumes. The boys were kept busy trying to "guess who" the different girls were. Miss Angle Wilson by her clever actions and dress could not be detected. The masks were taken off at 10:30, and the leading and favorite dances were enjoyed. During a short intermission an elegant lunch was served, consisting of chicken salad, cocoa, sandwiches and ice cream. After a very pleasant and enjoyable 69. W. Washington St. Gilenwood Cemetery St. Station; 2:25 at 47th and Walkace St. call our office and arrange for transportation. Station, 3125 South State Street Auto. 71-866 Capelline Raddrizzator is saponaceous and gives the hair and scalp a thorough shampooing. "Capelline" straightens the hair and makes it wavy or curly as desired, with only one application. "Capelline" is unlike preparation on the market because it straightens the hair to stay straight. This preparation electrifies the hair and scalp, and causes a duller effect because the hair will stand without turning back to its original condition. ODRIZZATOR CHEM. CO. L., Distributor Chicago, Ill., U. S. A. 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The Ladies' Aid Society met Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Julia French, 6228 Ada St. In the absence of the President, Mrs. E. Craighead, Mrs. French presided. --- Some of the Boy Scouts' Band of St. Mark's Church have been visiting Hope Church boys, and last Thursday they organized a company, making W. Deaver Jefferson captain of the Hope Church Scouts. A Popular Debutante The popularity of Miss Mary Richmond was evidenced at the debut birthday party given in her honor by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, Friday evening last. The early hours of the evening were devoted to dancing at Ogden Park Hall, sixty-fifth street and Racine avenue, after which the guests were served with refreshments at their residence. 6129 Racine avenue. Members of the Orchid Whist, Sigma Beta, Lycme Culture, Bachelors Girls, Vohaire, Colonial, Pearlings, sarte and Chevallier clubs, and of friends participated in the able affair. Pat's Whereabouts. thereabouts. 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