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Lynching Must Be Stopped By Shotgun LATEST NEWS If You See It In The Defender It's So Lynchin General Villa of G. Goldsby Who United States Chicago and San Francisco Men Say Identify "Conqueror on Horseback" Who Was Conspicuous in the 10th U Who Deserted Fearing That a Court Him Justice Because He Was Black. PARTICIPATED IN TEXAS MELE Was Sergeant-Major and Every Inch a field Says That He Was a Wise On Incident That Led to His Desertion a Wife, Who Supported His Two Chil Troopers—His Statement in Full. General Villa of Mexico G. Goldsby Who Deserted United States Cavalry? Chicago and San Francisco Men Say That He Is—Positively Identify "Conqueror on Horseback" as the Fearless Trooper Who Was Conspicuous in the 10th United States Cavalry and Who Deserted Fearing That a Court Martial Would Not Give Him Justice Because He Was Black. PARTICIPATED IN TEXAS MELEE AND FLED IN 1879. Was Sergeant-Major and Every Inch a Soldier—Albert O. Chrisfield Says That He Was a Wise One in Everything—Recalls Incident That Led to His Desertion and the Re-marriage of His Wife, Who Supported His Two Children by Washing for the Troopers—His Statement in Full. years. interests VOL. IX., NO. 10. Is General Pancho Villa, sometimes called the "Conqueror on Horseback," head of the rebel Mexican army, George Goldsbay, who deserted from the 10th U. S. Cavalry in 1879? Former comrades say that he is W. A. Haynes and Fred Scott of San Francisco positively assert that he is the dashing sergeant-major who, when threatened with a court martial, fearing injustice on account of his color, deserted. In Chicago Mr. Albert O. Chrisfield, a former troop boy, substantiates their assertion in an interview for The Chicago Defender. The likeness of Gen. Villa to George Goldsbay was first noticed by members of the 10th Cavalry. In its issue of February 20 the New York Age says: "Advices to the Age from Ft. Hunchuca, Ariz, where the 10th Cavalry is stationed, state that members of the "Fighting Tenth" and others are inclined to believe that Gen. Pancho Villa, known as the "Conqueror on Horseback," of the Constitutional Army in Mexico, is an American Negro. "General Villa seems to be looked upon by the United States government as the one to overthrow President Huerta and the present regime in Mexico. He is just now in the limelight owing to the Benton tragedy in which Benton, subject of Great Britain, met death during a quarrel with Villa. "Villa has been positively identified by W. A. Haynes and Fred Scott of San Francisco as George Goldsby, ex-servant, ex-severgent and ex-servant major of the 10th U. S. Cavalry. In Chicago former United States soldiers and members of the 5th Infantry, I. N. G., discussed the matter. A reporter for The Chicago Defender learned that the only person ever associated with Troop D living in this city was Mr. Albert O. Christfield, a former troop boy. Mr. Chrisfield was found at his residence, 3425 Vernon avenue. He had not seen the famous Mexican general but he did know George Goldsby. The resemblance he declared was a striking one. His statement is as follows: Mr. Chrisfield's Statement. "If General Villa is George Goldsbys (and I believe that he is) I am not surprised that he is the leader of the Constitutional army in Mexico because the man that I knew by that name was every inch a soldier and could not be kept down. I had long been with cavalrymen but I did not join Troop D until shortly after George Goldsbys deserted. I recall the incidents now very plainly. We were stationed at Ft. Cancho, Texas. A short time before there was a melae over at St. Angelo, nearly opposite the Fort. George Goldsbys was then first sergeant under Captain A. S. B. Keyes. It was also claimed that he was one of the ring-leaders in the near riot and was threatened with a court martial. Now understand me, he was not afraid, because he was bravery itself; but he said that because he was black ATTORNEY ANDERSON FIGHTS FOR JOB States Attorney Maclay Hoyne's mixing up of offices has thrown Mr. Louis B. Anderson, Assistant County Attorney, and three white county employees out of their jobs. They are civil service employees however, and intend. fighting for their rights. Backed by the Civil Service Reform Association, they propose to invoke the aid of the courts to regain their former positions. Mr. Anderson has filed his position creditably for fifteen THE Chicago Defender WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY SATURDAY CHICAGO MARCH 7, 1914 of Mexico Who Deserted States Cavalry? En Say That He Is—Positively verseback" as the Fearless Trooper the 10th United States Cavalry and a Court Martial Would Not Give as Black. MELEE AND FLED IN 1879. Inch a Soldier—Albert O. Chris- Wise One in Everything—Recalls sertion and the Re-marriage of His Two Children by Washing for the Full. MRS. MAGGIE ROB- INSON AWARDED $1,693.63 DAMAGES Wins Long-Contested Suit Against the Chicago City Railway Company—Advises Friends to Fight Cases. Street car conductors and motormen will be more careful of Afro-American passengers in the future if the railway company has to settle to the tune it did last week when it handed Mrs. Maggie Robinson, 5312 Dearborn street, a check for $1,693.63 for injuries received in 1910. This award of damages and final settlement of this case brings to a close one of the most stubbornly fought accident cases in years. Mrs. Robinson, a widow, was returning to her home and in alighting from a State street car she did not move as quickly as the conductor wanted her to, so he rung the bell, the car started, and she was thrown heavily to the ground. She was severely cut and bruised and was confined to her home for nine months. She at once entered suit in the circuit court in 1911. She won the case, but the company appealed it to the appellate court and to the supreme court of Illinois. Mrs. Robinson continued to fight, and, despite perjured witnesses, she finally won. Throughout the long drawn-out case she was represented by Attorney Patterson of the firm of Patterson & Shaw. Mrs. Robinson is one of the best-known women in Chicago. She is a member of Quinn Chapel and Debecca Household of Ruth No. 277. She resides with her daughter, Mrs. P. Reed, 5312 Dearborn street. When visited by a Chicago Defender reporter Monday night she was happy over the settlement of the case, and declared that anyone who did not fight such a case to a satisfactory end made a great mistake. BINGA'S BANK GAINS RACE INTEREST PLEASES FOUNDER. Chicago's Lone Financial Institution Doing Good Business—To Employ Two More Young Women to Assist Present Force. A firm foundation at its inception, followed by progressive business methods and conservative management has made Binga Bank a success and one of the strongest financial institutions in Chicago. For some considerable time after its organization two-thirds of its patrons were white but recently the race patronage has increased. Progressive men and women have shown their interest by carrying deposits in Binga's and other banks. This confidence has so pleased Mr. Binga that he intends to increase his present force of assistants by employing two more young women. The four young ladies making up his present force are the only women of the race employed in a Chicago bank. HON. GEO. MAYS VISITS DEFENDER OFFICE Field Secretary of Mound Bayou Oll Mill and Manufacturing Company Speaks at Evanston. Mr. George H. Mays, field secretary of the Mound Bayou Oil Mill Company, paid the Defender a visit on Thursday morning. He not only praised the Defender and said the South was wild about it, but paid his subscription. M. Mays spoke on Thursday night at Evanston in the interests of his company. FITZGERALD, GEORGIA, BANK PRESIDENT DUPES IGNORANT FARMER Flatters and Pats Trusting Afro-American on the Back While He Makes Way with $5,000, His Lifetime's Savings. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Atlanta, Ga., March 6.—Over at Fitzgerald, they have a sad case of where a man, John Paulk by name, who died recently of a broken heart when he realized that he had been the dupe of a white man who pretended to be his friend and at the same time robbed him of $5,000, the savings of a lifetime. Mr. Paulk was an old man and unlearned. He was a hard worker and when the president of the city bank persuaded him to deposit his money in his bank he believed that it would be safe. Later he married a school teacher of his acquaintance and turned his money and property over to her. She went to the bank to make a deposit and the effusive manner in which the president greeted her husband made her suspicious. She quietly investigated and found out that there was not a penny there to her husband's credit and had not been for some time. At the same time a son of the president started a new town on the line of the A. B. & A. R. R. The son was the largest landowner, having twelve lots alongside of the railroad and ten acres of choice farm land. The banker still prospers, yet Vardaman and his crowd declare that the South knows how to deal with the race question. MAKE STATE STREET IDEAL CAR LINE MAKE STATE STREET IDEAL CAR LINE Crusade Against/ Smoking on Front Platforms of Street Cars Brings Out Complaint About Dirt Inside the Cars. The fight against smoking in the front vestibule of street cars and the unsuitary condition arising from spitting on the floor goes on apace. The matter has been brought before the city council for prohibitory action, while physicians and newspapers keep up an incessant protest. During the crusade complaint has been made about the dirty condition of the State street cars. The railway company has been advised to brush up its rolling stock and the passengers are asked to co-operate in keeping them clean. Afro-American patrons of the car lines are particularly interested in the matter. The majority generally use the State street line, also the Wentworth avenue line. Why not make them the ideal lines of the city? It can be done without any great effort and The Chicago Defender asks its many readers to do so. Make the matter a personal one. The same neatness that characterizes your personal appearance and the cleanliness that makes your home the envy of your neighbors can be manifested in street cars and public places. Don't split on the sidewalk, in the cars, or in public places, and don't throw waste anywhere except in receptacles provided for it. These things are against the law and you owe it to your own comfort and as your share in helping to keep the city clean to do it. METHODIST PASTORS' UNION TO STUDY THE RACE QUESTION Bishops from Chattanooga and Cincinnati Attend Cleveland Meeting—Raise Fund for Work. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Cleveland, O., March 6.—At the weekly meeting of the Methodist Pastors' Union, held in the Euclid Avenue Methodist Church, corner of Euclid and East Thirtieth, last Monday, a resolution was passed to raise funds in the Cleveland Methodist churches for the purpose of assisting the church in its efforts to study and better the conditions of the Afro-Americans in the South. Two bishops from Chattanooga, Tenn., and Cincinnati were present and made addresses strongly urging such a movement. It was announced that the Methodist connection had pledged $500,000 towards the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation of the race. Freedom is the only soil in which great and good men grow. CHICAGO, MARCH 7, 1914 SHOT GUNS TO PUT A STOP TO LYNCHING Young Men of the South to Adopt Drastic Means to Wipe Out the Inhuman Pastime of the South—Report of Recent Meeting Leaks Out—Held in Louisiana. NO REDRESS FOR LELAND, MISS., OUTRAGE. No Arrests Made and None Expected in the Horrible Burning That Shocked the Civilized World Last Week. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] New Orleans, La., March 6.—It has just leaked out that a number of young men, incensed by the apathy of the officials in the terrible torturing to death of Samuel Petty at Leland, Miss., last week have held several meetings and have decided to advise the shotgun as the only means to prevent this revolting Southern pastime. Apparently there is no other redress and the constant fear of "Judge Lynch" sends terror to the people throughout the South. Particulars of the meeting can not be learned, but it is positively asserted that the young men are in earnest. The Leland burning has shocked the civilized world. No arrests have been made, and none are expected. Petty's Horrible Death Samuel Petty was captured by a posse of citizens and, before officers could secure possession of him, a mob had formed and determined on the torch as a means of execution. With little ceremony, he was bound and placed in an oil-soaked dry goods box and the match applied. A moment later the man, his clothing a wound, broke from his fastenings and started to run. But before he could gain headway he was riddled with bullets. The body was then replaced in the box, fresh inflammables were piled about it, and within an hour burned to ashes. GOVERNMENT MAKES MONEY ON 9 CT. MEALS GOVERNMENT MAKES MONEY ON 9 CT. MEALS Hotel for White Help at Panama Run at a Loss—Deficit Made Up by Feeding West Indians and Spaniards at 27 Cents a Day—What Do They Eat? [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Washington, D. C., March 6.—During the consideration, or rather the hearing, before the Appropriation Committee of Congress, of that part of the appropriation bill for Panama Canal expenses, Col. Eugene T. Wilson, U. S. substance officer, made the starling statement that he deflect resulting in operating the hotels for white employees at the canal was made up with profits from the meals provided for black employees at their messes. He stated that there were eighteen hotels operated for white gold laborers, and fifteen messes for Spaniards and West Indians; that from the whites the government received 40 cents per day for three meals, and from the blacks 27 cents per day for three meals, 9 cents per meal; that the line hotels were operated at a loss of $1,600 per month but the loss was made up by profit in the West Indian and Spanish messes. They compose the unskilled laborers—the "men in the ditches," whose arduous work must necessarily provoke a good appetite. One wonders what the West Indian Negroes are fed, at 9 cents a meal, that would enable the making of a profit sufficient to offset a deficit of $1,500 per month on the board furnished white employees at 13% cents per meal. The conclusion drawn is that these "black hewers of wood and drawers of water," the poor devils who "earn their bread by the sweat of their brow," are not fed on "the fat of the land." FILL GARBAGE CANS WHILE THE NEIGHBORS STARVE Rev. T. A. Smytle Discusses Practical Christianity at Bethel A. M. E. Church—Announces That Church Will Soon Be Out of Debt. Services at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday morning were of more than usual interest. Rev. Theobald A. Smythe, the pastor, interestingly discursed upon practical Christianity, and announcement was made that a rally a few weeks hence would free the church from debt. The pastor entitled his sermon "The Two Touches," and declared that the Christian religion was practical and suitable to every present-day need. He illustrated its reality and that of the divine touch in the missionary work of the African explorer, Livingston, and in the conversion of Stanley, who went to seek him. "Christians really regenerated," he said, were like live electric wires, awakening everything they came in contact with. He admised his hearers to become "live wires," "Go out," he exclaimed, "and touch that wayward boy or girl, bring them back into the fold and tell them that you still have faith in them. Make your religion practical. Quit bragging about the overflowing garbage box on your porch when there is a starving family next door, and there is no pleasure in dressing like peacocks while little children and grown-ups are suffering for sufficient clothing to keep them warm." Mr. R. E. Moore announced that $3,000 to be raised at a coming rally would clear the church from debt. As usual, the church was crowded. AFRO-AMERICAN WOMEN THE PRIDE OF CHICAGO Loyalty of the Sex in the Recent Primary in the Second Ward Entitles Them to Every Honor Men May Be Good, Bad or Indifferent, But Women Make Everything Better-Will Purify Politics in Graft-Ridden Ward. All Chicago doffs its hat to the noble women of the Second Ward who heeded no inducement in the recent primary election, but loyally stood by their race and showed the entire world that they were actuated by principal in politics just as they are in everything else. The women's vote was a revelation to everyone, and after analysis shows them still actuated by the sense of duty to do more. Through them the Second Ward is to be purified. Traitorous leaders are to be relegated to the background and citizens of strength and character are to take their places. It has been said that "no nation can rise higher than its women." Politically the Second Ward never rose as high as the rabble. Men may be good, bad or indifferent and the world joys along fairly well, but when the whole mass is to be made better it is the good women who must do it. The Chicago Defender, always the champion of good women and the advocate of equal rights for them, is justly proud of the Afro-American women of the Second Ward. Encouraged by their first success they intend to increase their power. "It is a peculiar thing to be praised for doing one's duty," said a prominent woman in discussing the situation. "We hardly understood the matter, but we did what our hearts told us was right. If our first effort was productive of so much good what will be the result when we thoroughly understand the matter." Educational Campaign Needed. The reporter did not attempt to explain, but it is apparent that the speaker was right. Thorough instruction is greatly needed among the women. A city wide campaign of education should begin at once. On primary day women voters in every ward wanted to vote for the race candidate and were greatly surprised when told that they did not reside in his ward. Other instances of ignorance are told everywhere and the best work of managers and candidates in daily and nightly schools of instruction. BACHELORS' MATRIMONY CLUB Report has it that one of our leading young physicians and surgeons is engaged. The girl is said to be formerly of Boston, but now of Chicago. The Nation's Strength. SATURDAY Senator Vardeman Distorts Sacred Words of Abraham Lincoln Quotes Emancipator to Uphold His Unholy Argument, But with the Same Disregard as He Does the Truth About the Disfranchised Thousands in Mississippi Who, Still Counted Like Slaves, Make It Possible for Him and His Kind to Defile the Afro-American, Ever and Forever the Foundation of the South. LINCOLN CONDEMNED THE DOMINATION OF THE SOUTH IN Compared Maine and South Carolina—Maine Had Twice as Many Whites But Both Had Equal Number of Congressmen—South Carolina Counted Five Slaves as Being Equal to Three Wives—Slaves Were Counted But Did Not Vote—Today the W Afro-American Population Is Counted to Swell the Number of White Representatives. PERTINENT STORY IN HEADLINES Newspapers Contain Another Hint to Federation of Colored Women's Clubs to Get Busy and Suppress Objectionable Moving Picture Films. In its contention that uplift organizations must be more active if the race must be accorded every right the Chicago Defender has called attention of the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs to the objectionable films allowed in the various moving pictures throughout the city. To show them what other nationalities are doing we reproduce a headline in a recent issue of a Chicago newspaper: "Reel Burlesquing Jew Rejected by Censors." A pertinent paragraph was as follows: "Two reels of 'moving pictures were rejected yesterday by the police censors. One was called 'How Masha Came Back,' and the other, which was but half a reel, was called 'The Partners.' Both were rejected because they burlesked the Jews." First a determined effort for representation on the board of censors, and then a close scrutiny of the reels submitted will soon enable the Chicago Defender to display a headline like this: "Colored Women's Clubs Keep Race from Ridicule." Without further comment this above is a pertinent story in headlines. Remember the Chicago Defender never sleeps, but the Owl would like your assistance. CONTRIBUTORS URGED TO REPORT PROMPTLY Mr. Alfred Anderson, Secretary of Provident Hospital, Asks Prospective Donors to Return Money and Cards Monday. Citizens of Chicago who have received subscription cards to help Provident Hospital are urged to turn them in immediately. Mr. Julius Rosenwald has promised to give $500 toward the yearly deficit fund, provided that a like sum can be raised among loyal friends of the institution. Subscription cards for cash remittances were sent out by the management of Provident, and it is urged that those who can give will do so immediately. No matter if it is a dollar, dime or the card, they wish to hear from each one by Monday morning. A report must be made, and for this reason Mr. Alfred Anderson, manager of Provident, appeals to all Chicagoans to rally to the support of the institution. Don't delay. Send in your funds. Address Provident Hospital, 57 West Thirtysixth street. CHICAGOANS PUR- CHASE PROPERTY (Special to the Chicago Defender), Oakland, Cal., March 6.—Mr. and Mrs. Black, formerly of Chicago, but for several months residents of this city, recently moved into their new home at 1133 Wood street. WHAT THE WOMEN SAY. Mrs. J. K. Bills and Mrs. J. E. Wright, contributed timely and interesting articles that were crowded out of this issue. When these intelligent women discuss a subject every one takes notice and The Chicago Defender readers are promised a treat in an early issue. HOME EDITION Shotgun Vardeman Sacred Words Fraham Lincoln Uphold His Unholy Argument, But with as He Does the Truth About the Disfran- in Mississippi Who, Still Counted Like sible for Him and His Kind to Defile the and Forever the Foundation of the South. ED THE DOMINATION OF THE SOUTH IN South Carolina—Maine Had Twice as Many and Equal Number of Congressmen—South ave Slaves as Being Equal to Thrue W ted But Did Not Vote—Today the W lation Is Counted to Swell the Number of lves. --- Recently Senator Vardaman of Mississippi has been in his glory. The debate over the Jones amendment to the agricultural extension bill afforded ample opportunity for the choicest of his oratory in vilification of the Afro-American. In an attempt to defend an attack on the domination of the South he must serve on distorted his utterances in an eucious effort to make the emancipa, appear as a supporter of the method used in the South. Rev. Duncan C. Milner sets Vardaman straight in an article in the Chicago Evening Post under date of February 20. Rev. Milner said: To the Editor—Sir: It is appropriate to events of our day and in connection with the recent celebration of February 12 to quote fr Abraham Lincoln's speech made 1854 at Peoria, Ill., following one Senator Douglas. Mr. Lincoln referred to the domination of the South in Congress at that time and said; "By the Constitution, each state has two senators—each has a number of presidential electors equal to the whole number of its representatives and senators together. But in ascertaining the number of people for the purpose, five slaves are counted as being equal to three whites. The slaves do not vote; they are only counted and so used as to swell the influence of the white people's votes." Mr. Lincoln, in illustration of the effects of counting slaves who did not vote, compared Maine and South Carolina. Each of these states had six representatives in Congress and eight presidential electors, but Maine had 581,812 white people and South Carolina had 274,567. "Maine has twice as many as South Carolina and 32,679 over. Thus each man in South Carolina is more than double of any man in Maine. This is all because South Carolina besides her free people has 387,984 slaves." Five Slaves Counted as Three Whites. A similar state of affairs, Mr. Lincoln stated, existed in the other slave states and by this counting of the slaves the South had "twenty additional representatives, being seven more than the whole majority by which they passed the Nebraska bill." Mr. Lincoln said that this inequality was caused by the Constitution, which he did not propose to disregard, but he was unwilling to have any more new partners with the same degradin' terms. He said: "I insist that whether er I shall be a whole man or only the half of one in comparison with others is a question in which I am somewhi concerned; and one which no oth man can have a sacred right of decling for me." In 1914, fifty years after emancipation, we find even a greater disparity as to the representatives from the same southern states. In the old days it took five slaves to count for three votes for their white masters. Today the whole Negro population is counted to swell the number of white representatives and white presidential electors. The 115 senators and representatives from former slave states give the present Democratic administration control of our government. This control by the solid South has been attained by counting not only the 16,000,000 of white people in these former slave states, but 8,000,000 of black people who are disfranchised. The North and South. It has been figured out that in 1912 1,110,044 votes in ten states, of the South elected 94 congressmen. In the other states of the Union, it to 13,296,508 votes to elect 322 congressmen. That is it takes in the 116 voters to elect a congressman, but our southern fellow citizens can elect one by only 11,808 votes. Now, it may be said such statements stir up sectionalism. It certainly should lead southern people who have a sense of right to ask: If it is wise to refuse the Negro his legal right to vote, is it honest for us to count him for the sake of increasing our political power? The recent discussions in the national Congress of the bill for "agricultural extension work" brought out a good deal of the spirit of the southern men who seem to control their party, especially Senators Hoke Smith of Georgia and Vardaman of Mississippi. Vardaman Indulges in Gush. The southern senators want the blacks to be counted in getting their share of the appropriation, but the colored people are to get their instruction by a process of infiltration through the white legislatures. In the debates Senators Jones, Clapp, Sherman and Bristow took up the defense of the rights of the colored people. Senator Vardaman indulged in the gush about his "colored mammy," and then in various ways expressed his peculiar views as to keeping black men "in their places." That means in mental employments and in subjection to the white race. Senator Hoke Smith admitted in the debate that while there were more colored than white children in Georgia, the white schools got about five times as much school money as that given to support the colored schools; that is, the people who are in the greatest need of education have the most limited opportunities. One southern congressman suggested that Congress should favor Jim Crow cars and Negro segregation in Washington city and also "assist to repeal the fourteenth and modify the fifteenth amendments." Senator Vardaman quoted a speech made by Mr. Lincoln in 1858 in slavery days, in which he said he did not favor social or political equality of the white and black races. He also said "no man has spoken more wisely or clearly on this subject than Mr. Lincoln." Still Like Slaveholders In Mr. Lincoln's last public address, April 11, 1865, he indorsed the proposition of citizens of Louisiana who had "organized a state government, adopted a free state constitution giving the right of public schools equally to black and white and empowering the legislature to consider the elective franchise upon the colored man." He said: "I would myself prefer that it were now conferred on the very intelligent and on those who have served our cause as soldiers." It is a great act of presumption for Mr. Vardaman to parade Mr. Lincoln as a supporter of the present methods of dealing-with the colored people. It may be easier for the present to let things take their course and submit to the domination of such men as Smith, Mckinnan, Tillman and Blease. It is asserted that they do not really represent the South, but only domineer into silence the best people of that section. The rights of 10,000,000 of our fellow citizens cannot safely be left in the hands of men who still have the convictions that possessed the former slaveholders. AFFAIRS IN MILWAUKEE Our Special Correspondent's Interest ing Week End Letter from This Popular Wisconsin City. By Luna M. Scott. Milwaukee, Wis. March 6—Quarterly meeting at St. Mark A. M. E. church, 330 4th street, Sunday, the 5th. The P. E. Rev. T. W. Lewis and Rev. Raymond Reed of Pontiac, Mich. will conduct the services. Attorney G. De Reef will conduct the mock court at St. Mark's church Tuesday evening, March 10th. Dr. J. D. Camack, Mr. Eugene N. Scott, Samuel Cannack and Jno. Alexander attorneys. --- The Knights of Pythias will have their annual sermon at the new St. Mark A. M. E. church March 29th. Mrs. Ralph Sanford, who was confined to her home with tonsillitis, is up again. Mr. J. M. Pope has returned from the hospital and has recovered from his recent illness. After a severe attack of erysipelas Mrs. Cora Scott is much improved. Mrs. Julia Morris is very ill at her home, Poplar and Fourth streets. Mrs. Jennie Sanford entertained at a spaghetti luncheon in honor of Mrs. Izeline Taylor Dunlap. The guests were Mrs. Sadie Jeffries, Mrs. Dunlap and the Misses Marie and Jessien Burgette and Sadie Hampton. Mrs. Sanford made a charming hostess as usual and the evening was delightfully spent in toasts and tributes to the departing lady whose grace and manner has won for her many friends. A pleasant surprise was given Mildred Johnson on her eleventh birthday, when a party was given in her honor at the home of her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Simpson of 920 Vilet street. After amusing themselves with various games they were served with a dainty luncheon. Mrs. Hessie Kelly has gone to Springfield, Ill., to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Eva Monroe. the inembers of Milwaukee delegates to the Chicago Federation of Colored Women's Clubs was large this session. Mrs. Carrie Horton, Marie Burgette, Mrs. Anna Owens and Mrs. Hessie Kelly were delegates from the Women's Improvement Club and Mrs. Jno. Williams represented the Phyllis Wheaty Embroidery Club. Mrs. Horton, president of the Improvement Club, was elected chairman of the executive board in the annual election, and Miss Burgette read one of her original poems, "The Madonna of the Race," which she dedicated to the ladies of the Federation. The celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Women's Improvement Club at St. Mark's A. M. E. church was a grand affair. Mrs. A. J. Elimmann of the School Alliance explained the work done by that organization. Mrs. N. Van Wyke spoke of the cooperative work of the Associated Charities. Mrs. G. H. Bading, wife of the mayor, encouraged the club to continue the good work. The address by the president was in the form of a report of the year's work. Musical numbers were furnished by the Misses Lucille Jackson, Luna M. Scott and Mrs. M. J. Branford and a reading by Mrs. Nettle Artis-Fox. The Chicago Defender is on sale at Scott Bros.' news depot, 328 State street. Phone Grand 4602-J. Miss Carrie Henry, a Springfield, O. lady, who has been engaged as a ballet singer for Hughes and Young, is making a great success. Miss Henry, who is Mrs. Clayton Williams in private life, left the stage two years ago and has since been living quietly here and in Ohio. She has as a co-worker Miss Edith Gordon, well known in Chicago as an entertainer. Miss Henry will tour next summer and fall with Miss Mattie Early, who is now entertaining at Howard's. U. S. SENATOR LAW- RENCE Y. SHERMAN TO SPEAK AT BETHEL Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman of the United States senate, from the state of Illinois, will deliver an address on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, March 8. Mrs. Fannie Wise will sing, and a very excellent program has been arranged. Senator Sherman recently defended the Afro-American against the attacks of Senator Vardaman in the senate upon the co-operative agricultural extension work. Senator Sherman defended the J. U. S. Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman, race vigorously, and urged that as a matter of justice no discrimination should be shown in the expenditure of public money. After speaking an hour he closed by saying: "I wish to see the Afro-Americans of our country given an opportunity to have equal instruction with others, without any regard to a matter of grace or generosity on the part of the white people who are about them and who exercise governmental control. "If I could be entirely assured that this would be done I should be satisfied. I am not assured of it. I am not satisfied. Consequently I wish, if possible, as far as any effort of mine will tend to bring it about, to have the amendment offered by the senator from Washington adopted." Hear him Sunday. Mr. A. H. Roberts will preside. All the clubs of the city have been invited. OUT IN LAKE FOREST. Lake Forest, IL, March 6.—The Clover Leaf Club was entertained by Mrs. Genevieve Coleman Wednesday. The ladies went to a matinee and returned and a good time was spent playing whist. A delicious luncheon was served. Mrs. Hattie Canan from Evanston was a visitor. The club is planning a spring carnival in the fields of clover. The prize winners were: First ladies' prize, Mrs. Ellis; second, Mrs. Josephine Walton. First gents' prize, Mrs. Burnett; second, Author Norse. Mr. Russell is able to be with us again. Mrs. Geneva Bridgman is going to Iowa on a visit. Guess who will be sad. Mrs. Peter Williams, the well-known church worker, is to occupy the residence on Oakland avenue purchased by C. M. Sloan, the Lake Forest wagon-maker, beginning April 1. The place formerly belonged to Edgar L. Slaughter and C. M. Sloan. KALAMAZOO, MICH. Kalamazoo, Mich. March 6.—The Boyer Juvenile Club of the A. M. E. church will give a chicken supper March 17. You are invited, to attend. Admission 5c, supper 15c. Mr. Bert Thurman and Richard Robbins of the Commercial Club went to Detroit to attend a tango dance. Mrs. A. W. Buler of East Vine street has been ill at her home. THE BLUE GRASS STATE. Home of Beautiful Women, Fast Horses and Fine Spirits Brought Into the Limelight. By Hardin Tolert (Special to the Chicago Defender). Frankfort, Ky., March 6.-Professor W. C. Curry of the Curry Normal and Industrial Institute and editor of the Informer, was a speaker at the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute. He urged the students to take advantage of every opportunity to improve themselves. Rev. Curry is conducting a series of revivals at the First Baptist Church, of which Rev. M. T. Silvey is pastor. IF YOU WANT A ROOM READ OUR CLASSIFIED COLUMNS. He who lives for himself alone, lives but for a little thing. News Notes of the Nation's Capital BY R. W. THOMPSON Washington, D. C., March 6.—The Civil Service Commission has announced that examinations will be held in April to fill more than 5,000 fourth-class postmasterships, made necessary by an executive order placing all such offices under civil service regulations. The offices to be filled are in Rhode Island, Idaho, Massachusetts, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. Aspirants in these states will do well to "sit up and take notice." Major, J. E. Walker, head of the First Separate Battalion, District National Guard and supervisor of the 13th division of the Washington public schools, addressed the Phyllis Wheaty Reading Circle of Ebenezer M. E. Church, 4th and D streets, southeast, last Sunday afternoon. He extolled the helpfulness of women in literature and life. Letters of administration have been granted to Lafayette M. Hershaw in re the estate of the late Anthony Brown, with bond at $1,000. Former Register Judson W. Lyons is the attorney for the estate. Mr. Lyons is developing one of the best civil practices enjoyed by a colored lawyer in the District. Whatever it takes to get big men to speak to Afro-American audiences, Rev. Simon P. W. Drew of the Cosmopolitan Baptist Temple, seems to have it. Last Sunday at Dr. Drew's church Senator A. J. Croma of North Dakota, assisted in the $15,000 rally now in progress there. On the 15th Representative Clyde M. Kelly, of Pennsylvania, will be the speaker, and on the 29th will come Senator Reed Smoot of Utah. Up to the time of his death, Former Senator John B. Henderson frequently addressed Dr. Drew's congregation, and Senator Clapp, Representatives Caleb Powers, Mrs. R. M. La Mallette, Judge W. P. Saford, Judge Delacey, and others have talked at the Cosmopolitan Temple. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Mrs. W. J. Bryan, Mrs. W. H. Taft and Mrs. J. B. Henderson have given dainty presents to be sold at fairs for the benefit of the church. No stock is being taken here in the alleged "National Negro Congress" said to be scheduled to meet in this city in May. The sensible Negro is eschewing politics for the time being, and awaiting developments. One well-known leader puts it: "Politics is a game of checkers. It is not the black man's move. Let us see what the other fellow is going to do. There is no sentiment for a national Negro congress in the absence of anything definite to consider." Polks who say they have long memories intimate that there is a day of reckoning due the coterie of colored men who are knifing Judge Terrell under cover and smiling in his face when he is around. "What else, then sowest, that shall we also rep." Miss Margaret M. Koegen of 1 JOTTINGS FROM SPRINGFIELD, OHIO By William Henderson. Springfield, Ohio, March 6—Nolomon Temple Lodge of the G. U. O. of O. F., 1498, and Beesbush Lodge, 533, spent Sunday afternoon, Feb. 22, visiting their sick brothers. The first one visited was Bro. Howard P. Wood, as this was his 84 birthday, Bro. Wood being an invalid for the past four years, it made him happy to receive a visit from the lodges. They also visited Bros. Lawson Speaks. John Warwick and John Starbuck. These lodges have inaugurated a new custom by the whole house visiting the sick. Odd Fellowship is on the boom here 180 new members have joined the order in the past six months. The sick list includes Mrs. Clara Bond, Comrad William Miles of South Center, S. P.; Mr. Laurence Hurley of West Clark street and Wm. Henderson, 16 W. Washington avenue. The choir of Quinn Chapel was tendered a reception by the officers of the church. After a short program everyone enjoyed a fine reap. In honor of the memory of Peter Ogden, the founder of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, in this country memorial day was celebrated by the members of the three lodges in this city at the Wiley M. E. church Sunday afternoon. Over three hundred men were present at the exercises. The memorial address was delivered by Rev. E. W. S. Hammond, D. D. pastor of the church, who paid a tribute to the memory of the founder, and told of the progress that has been made by the order. The lodges of the order in this city are: Solomon Temple, Champion Binder lodge and Beersheba Council. Special music for the occasion was furnished by the combined choirs of the Wiley M. E. church, North Street A. M. E. church, and the Baptist churches of the city. The program will be continued Monday evening in the Mystery hall in West Main street. A stereo lecture will be delivered by Prof. Charles S. Smith of Wilberforce university, on the "Great Men of the Order," Prof. Smith is the grand secretary of the order in Illinois, and during his stay in this city will stop with Horace Speaks, grand secretary of the lodge. The funeral of G. Elmer Parsley, who died at his home, 730 Summer street, Saturday of complications, will be held at the Wiley M. E. church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in Ferncliff cemetery. Dr. and Mrs. Darnell, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Clark of Xenia, who the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Peteford for the week-end. Mrs. Anna Hines of Piqua spent Thursday as the guest of Mrs. James Logan of West Jefferson street. J. G. Hughes of Troy and Clarence L. Logan of Columbus were the guests of Misses Ruth and Leah Boceat at *** THE CHICAGO DEFENDER District of Columbia, has been appointed by Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson as index clerk in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, to succeed the late Stephen E. K. Buchanan, of North Carolina, who was placed in the office by Recorder Cheatham. The position pays $1,200 per annum. Miss Killeen is the first woman to hold the place. The Washington Post announces another "popular pastors" contest" for a trip to the Holy Land. For reasons not necessary to recite in detail, Rev. D. F. Rivers, who came within an ace of winning the prize last year, will not be a contest this year. The Washington Division of the Order of True Reformers, of which the energetic Mrs. Sara F. Lewis is chief, is making a strenuous effort to wipe out the mortgage on the splendid hall of the order at 12th and U streets. It is due in a large measure to the erection of True Reformers' Hall that U street was developed into a Negro business thoroughfare and the best residential section on the northwest was opened up for occupancy by first-class colored people. A new book of dialect and sentimental poems is soon to be issued by Prof. Wellington A. Adams, who is also well known as a musician and active worker in the Order of Malachites. Another poet who is winning laurels and who will also present a volume to the public shortly is Prof. George J. Dawson, formerly of Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Dawson has composed a number of songs and orchestral selections that have been pronounced highly meritious. Prof. L. B. Moore, dean of Teachers' College, Howard University, lectured in Richmond, Va., Monday night on "The Negro in the Nations." Col. W. Calvin Chase, editor of the Washington Bee, is evidently tired of having his "houn" dog kicked aroun," or being a "gout" for persons who would use his paper to vent their spleen upon individuals through anonymous departments, themselves remaining under cover. The Bee solemnly announces that "from now on" those who would do any "knocking" must sign their names to the communications, or there will be "muthin doin." The Bee has taken a long step in the right direction. If a fellow must use the hammer, let him have the courage to wield it in the open. Leaders in the social and musical world of Washington are planning to give a dinner and reception in the near future in honor of Mr. James Reese Europe, formerly of this city, and now director of one of the principal orchestras in New York City. He was the founder of the famous Clof Club of the national metropolis. Dr. Ralph B. Stewart, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley and Prof. Harry A. Williams among those actively interested in among those actively interested in setting up the affair. dinner Thursday evening, after which they attended the Masonic ball. Miss Litha Jackson entertained Friday evening. The evening was spent in music and games and at a late hour the following enjoyed themselves in pulling taffy: Misses Queena Peteford, Laveda Green, Elizabeth Norris, Carrie Banks, Gussie Woods, Jola Norris, Cloe Oglesby, Louise Woods, Ethel Grandison, Catherine Ramey, Marthena Butler; Jack Blackburn, Sonny Bailey, Cornelius Darnell, Charles Green, Henry Norris, Henry Jackson, Albert Williams, Fred Hall and Chester Dynes. The Women's Home Missionary Society of Wiley Methodist Episcopal church will meet Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Susie Trumbo. Dixon Tabernacle will meet at its hall Wednesday evening. All members are requested to be present. Business of importance. UNION CITY, TENN. Union City, March 6.—The revival at the A. M. E. Church, conducted by the Rev. Mrs. Howard is progressing nicely. The Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. held a very interesting meeting Sunday afternoon. Subject, "Loyal to Religious Principles." A very nice paper on the subject by Miss Rudella Wilson, also a paper by Mr. F. D. Capers. Each paper was full of good thoughts. Mrs. U. F. Washington and Miss Davada Roper sang a beautiful duet. Also Mrs. McCambell and Miss Roper. The meetings each Sunday seems more interesting than the previous meeting. The next meeting Sunday afternoon will be at the C. M. E. church. Rev. A. M. Bishop, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, will address the meeting. Dr. S. Cunningham and Dr. E. H. Girvin, the leading dentists, seems to be progressing nicely. The Four Leaf Clover Club met with Miss Jula Caldwell Monday afternoon. Mrs. Willa Powers and children left for Dyer, Tenn., Sunday, to visit her mother, Mrs. Henrietta James. Mr. Sam Powers is on the sick list. The Y. W. E. Club held a very interesting meeting Friday afternoon, Feb. 20. Mrs. Mollie Capers was the hostess. The Young Women's Economy Club met with Miss Myrtle Talley Friday afternoon. Mrs. Marguerite Grinv left for Jackson Friday to visit her parents and friends. INVESTORS AND HOME HUNTERS. Come to 632 Bowen avenue (41st place), Sunday, from 2 to 4 p. m., and see one of the best two-flat buildings for sale on the south side. Small payment down and balance like rent will buy you a home, or earn from 10 to 15 per cent on your money. * * * ```markdown ``` 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 by the Chicago Title & Trust Co. LINCOLN STATE BANK OF CHICAGO (Under State Government supervision) Please Designt 886. 6 EAST 31st ST., Cor. State Write or call for our complete list of HIGH/CLASS BONDS AND MORTGAGES netting 6%, 8¼% and 6% List of Your Friends Under a Physician's Care at Home or in the Hospitals. Mr. Henry Smith, steward of the Appomattox Club, is quite ill, the aliment being la gripe. Mrs. Anna Smith, 3508 Street, is convalescing after an illness of ten days. Mrs. Mahalia Woods of Sinai Tabernacle is reported to be much better. She is at the County Hospital. Walter, second son of Mrs. Mamie Hayes, is very sick at their residence, 5015 Dearborn street. While at work last week he had a severe hemorrhage and his condition at first critical, responded quickly to medical treatment, and he is reported improving. Mrs. Sorris is ill at her residence, 6239 Ada street. Mr. Carter of 1348 West 61st street is reported sick. Mrs. Jennie Thompson, 19 East 32nd street, is still confined to her bed from a fall off a street car. She is a member of Elmira Temple, Lady of Elks. She will be pleased to have her friends call. Mrs. Samuel Harris, a member of the Chicago Armstrong League, has recovered and again is able to attend the League meetings. The wife of Mr. D. G. Smith, the "Big Brother," is ill. Mrs. Margaret Brown, 5060 Dearborn street, is improving satisfactorily from her long sickness. Mrs. Nellie Harrison of 6040 Ada street is reported on the sick list. Mr. Holmes, husband of Mrs. Estelle Holmes, Past H. P. of N. B. Jones Tabernacle, 19 E. 33rd street, is ill. Mrs. Leflet, aunt of Mrs. Mamie Pegg Irvin, 3520 Prairie avenue, is still confined to her room. She will be glad to see her friends. Mrs. P. Smith of 0022 Aberdeen street is better and able to sit up... Mrs. Conly of 5940 Aberdeen street is still very sick. Mrs. Addie Crutchfield, 3514 Prairie avenue, home of Mrs. D. P. Peyton, is ill and will be glad to see her friends. Mr. Jackson of 3734 Calumet avenue, an active member of the uniform Ranks and Subordinate Lodge of the Knights of Pythias has been sick for several weeks and is still confined to his home on account of illness. Dr. Carter is attending him. Mrs. Albreta Smith, who fell two weeks ago and tore the ligiments of her ankle, is still confined to her bed, but is doing as well as can be expected. Mr. William Bronston, Sr., residing at 3208 So. Park avenue, has been confined to his room for the last three weeks on account of illness, but is improving, and hopes to be able to resume his work soon. SHORT PARAGAPHS FROM RACINE By Mrs. Spottswood. (Special to the Defender.) Racine, Wis., March 6.—Mr. Lester Ewing, 1623 Grand avenue, is in St. Louis, Mo., on business. Mr. Chester Chavis of Villa street is in Chicago on business. Mrs. Fred Hagan is in French Lick Springs this week. Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Nuckles will entertain the Side Club today. Mrs. Walter Spootsword entertained Mr. and Mrs. Bass Wednesday evening. Mrs. L. Cartright of Grand avenue has returned after several weeks' stay at Muskegue. Asked for Information: The adult joke about "Keep still, can't you? The holy grail has just died," is matched by the anecdote of the two newsboys watching the "Quo Vadis" pictures. "Please, mister," one of them asked of a good-natured man who sat near, "Which guy is Quo Vadis?" Tip to Transgressors. "Et, ez dey say," observed Brer Williams, "de devil invented de tango dance, sinners should practice it night an day, kaze it'll be a life-awe- ter 'um w'en dhyde hit de hot pav- ment below ter know how ter hop high"—Atlanta Constitution. 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. 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Thebes, in the time of Rameses II, established and supported the first public library, and the records of the monuments show that its director was a high official named Amen-em-an. He appears also to have been a literary light, and corresponded with Pentatour, who was the popular author of the "best sellers" of his time. Makes the Heart Ache. One of the biggest heartaches comes when your best friend doesn't understand.—Manchester Union. Pullman 643 S. State St. America. First-class accommodations thing new and up-to-date. 9c. 75c and $1.00; 2.50 and up. D FELIX M PARLOR UGLAS 2928 Inflectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, and Pies. Before buying CMe. Cups with Groceries, Ice Cream Laundry Agency in Connection. :: 52 W. 30th ST. Hairdressing Parlor Of Hairdressing, Scalp Treat- Special care taken of the ete line of toilet articles. All Order Business of the country. 52 W. 30th St. No More "Black Broth" tor him. Among the forgotten dishes of the past was the "black broth of Lacedemon." "What the ingredients of this sable composition were," says a writer, "we cannot exactly ascertain. Doctor Lister (in 'Apiculus') supposed it to have been hog's blood. . . . It could not be a very alluring mess, since a citizen of Sybaris, having tasted it, declared it was no longer a matter of astonishment with him why the Spartans were so fearless of death, since any one in his senses would much rather die than exist on such exeercable food." An association favors "Arent you afraid politics will get into big business out your way?" "I'm hoping it will," replied the man who refuses to be scared; "maybe it will improve politics." A. H. 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 THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. GUESS WHO? Copyright applied for The dude is who is beating his friend's ting? L. R. C. The doll, E. C., is, who spoke to the friend who used to be wild about her? The would-be society dolls are? E. L., A. L. and F. D. The two fascinating browns are who are about to about no certain dude, especially those in short pants. Ought to take H. W. with you, M. T. The dolls, K. W. and L. L. are, who are so slow about going home now? urday she was taken with a chill, pneumonia developed, and she died on Wednesday. Mrs. Smith was one of a well known family, being a sister to Grace, Harry and Dave Knighten and Mrs. A. F. Tervation. For many years she was superintendent of the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People. Funeral services will be held at her late residence on Sunday. She expressed a hope in the Christian religion before her death and Rev. J. F. Thomas, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, will conduct the last sad rites after his morning service. Mrs. Smith was 50 years old. CURRENT EVENTS IN SOUTH BEND Interesting Events in the Famobus Manufacturing City of the Hoesier State. (Special to The Defender.) South Bend, Ind., March 6.—Mr. J. W. Worthington Thomas, our promising attorney, contemplates making a trip to Chicago in the near future to purchase office fixtures. He has built up a lucrative practice and has been retained in a number of important cases. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cooksey, formerly of Detroit, Mich., have located in this city. Mr. Wylie Watson and Mr. Mose Wilson are on the sick list. Lightfoot Co., No. 2, of St. Joseph. No. 3, K of 10, of this city will give their annual minstrel jubilee, Thursday evening, March 26. Fourteen special local talent has been engaged. The Olivet Theater is one of the finest playhouses in the state, and Mr. G. C. Clay promises the best show ever to be given in the city by local talent. A number of visitors from Chicago. Ill., St. Joe and West Michigan will attend. The Chicago Defender will send a representative to see the job. Flashlights of the minstrel will be taken. Mr. Andrew Randolph and J. E. Tonsler have already reserved boxes for their family and friends. Miss Lucy C. Wright has returned to the city after a delightful visit to Chicago to attend the Thomas-Kennedy wedding. Mrs. Edward Burgess entertained several of her lady friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hines, 126 South Main street, Friday afternoon. Luncheon was served and a very enjoyable time was spent. It is believed that the river Nile contains more kinds of fish than any other river in the world. The charity that begins at home and remains there is anaemic. An occasional outing will do it good.—Judge. A French journal has been digging into the soul of the young girl, and asking her what she wants in a husband as to color, age and name. The vast majority of 50,000 reply that they want a dark man of twenty-seven, and his name should be the French equivalent of John. None of your Algeronns or Erles for the cautious damsel. None of your Hippolytes or Pauls—mercurial or subversive persons. They want John when it comes to husbands. Big Improvements in Little Gas Heaters New inventions have brought gas heaters to the highest degree of perfection. The old types are very crude in comparison. When you inspect our 1914 stock of these heaters you will note— That the heating flame is now luminous—not blue quite as hygienic as the flame of an open grate fire. You would note also that the heat is now thrown into the room by firebrick deflectors and copper reflectors. One of these little heaters will warm up a cold room and make it cozy and comfortable in a few minutes. The $4.50 styles burn but a few cents worth of gas an hour. The $5.00, $6.00 and $7.50 styles burn a trifle more gas—proportionate to their size. Any of them furnish more economical heat than a furnace. You will find a complete line at all of our branch stores. The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company The doll is who looks like she is going to a masquerade ball instead of school? A. W. is she. The doll, M. T., is, who always thought The doff, M. T. Is, who always thought difficult, wished wild about 117. W. because 865 952 The dolls are who think themselves above everyone? E. D. E. C. & D. II. Where to find your roughnecks—W. P. H. The only doll on Evans avenue is? E. C. is the lady. on State street any more? L. B. and R. C. Deaths of the Week Cosby, Frances, 65 yrs; 3129 Federal st.; March. Elliott, Howard, 7 mo; 2727 W. Lake st.; March 3. Holland, John, 1 yr. 1811 W. Lake st.; March 3. Hotchkiss, Fred, 59 yrs; 5940 Broadway Jone, Jaapha, 1 yr; 721 N. La Salle st.; Feb. 24. James, Robt, 59 yrs; 1503 E. 11th st. Henderson, Berthin; 42 yrs; 2310 Dear- ling, Langston, Marquette; 75 yrs; 3721 La Salle st.; Mar. 1. Moore, Daniel, 52 yrs; 3824 Vernon st.; March 6. Tanking, Laura, 52 yrs; 5269 Dearborn; Young, Thomas, 47 yrs; 4635 Federal st.; Feb. 20. Washington, Irine, 1 yr; 213 Wendell st.; March 20. CARD OF THANKS. To the many friends who were kind to my mother during her long period of illness and offered words of sympathy in the end bereavement caused by the death of my mother, Marie Crenshaw, I am deeply thankful. I wish also to express my thanks to the nurses and internes at Provident Hospital. GERTRUDE DAY. 5462 Wishbrook avenue 5163 Wabash avenue. Death of Mrs. M. Ward-Pettice. Mrs. M. Ward-Pettice, 3213 State street, who suddenly went insane a short while ago, died at the Kankakee State Hospital Wednesday. Mrs. Pettice was a musician of note and has many friends in this city. About a month ago her husband died and friends believe that worry helped unbalance her mind although he left her in good financial circumstances. Mrs. McPhelus-Walker, her sister, of Memphis, Tenn., arrived in the city on Thursday night to take charge of the remains. DEATH OF MRS. M. WARD PETTICE. Mrs. Lizzie Cook Fisher, sister of Mrs. Ella Mays, died at her sister's residence, 52 Swan street, February 23, and was buried from there Thursday, February 26. Mrs. Fisher was a resident of St. Louis, but when she was taken ill she was brought to her sister's residence and tenderly nursed until she passed away. Mrs. Mays is a member of Elmrya Temple No. 21, Lady Elks, and her fellow members assisted her during the illness of her sister and sent a beautiful floral design to her funeral. Besides Mr. and Mrs. Mays the deceased is survived by her husband and many sorrowing friends. MRS. GABE SMITH DIES OF PNEUMONIA Well Known Woman Succumbs After Recovery from an Operation Some Weeks Ago. Mrs. Gabriella Smith, sometimes pailed "Aunt Gabe" but known to every one as "Gabe" Smith, died at her residence, 3404 Wabash avenue, Wednesday afternoon of pneumonia. Mrs. Smith had been indoors a greater part of the winter recuperating after an operation for carbuncle on her hip. She was about fully recovered and had been out. Sat- ```markdown ``` (Special to The Defender.) Prolific River Nile. Charity. "John" the Favorite VII. A. HELPING JACK OUT BY ELEANOR KENDRICKSON. "Miss Molly Gregg." murmured Richardson to himself as he read the name upon his fellow-lodger's letters in the dingy hall. "Molly is a pretty name, but I don't care much for Gregg. It would sound much better as Molly Richardson." If there was one quality which Jack Richardson possessed more than any other it was determination. And the moment he had set eyes upon the pretty, dark-haired young woman who occupied the little suite adjoining his single hall bedroom he had determined that she was roving to be his wife. And he was never wrong. It was his determination which had brought him to New York in order to make his fortune with his new screw-clamp, and it was his determination which had kept him there till he had only twenty-two dollars left in the world. But determination is no match for plain stupidity, and Richardson had come to realize that he must either overcome the plg-headed opposition of the conservative manufacturers, or accept Jake Bowen's offer of $5,000 for the patent rights, or set up for himself. He could do this with $5,000. But $5,000 seemed as remote as the moon. He would not give way to Bowen, though Bowen had threatened to disregard his patents and fight him with all his millions unless he gave him the patents for a nominal sum. Bowen had been affronted by Richardson's determination. He had had his fighting spirit aroused by the young inventor's knowledge of the value of the new machine and by his demand for a royalty on the manufacture. So Bowen had offered him $5,000 and Richardson had laughed and gone home. He found the opportunity to speak to Miss Gregg within a few days. That was when he had $17 in hand. Richardson had reached that critical period when time is counted in cash instead of hours and minutes. By the time that he was privileged to call on her he had $8.50—but then the rent had been paid. Miss Gregg was a bright young newspaper woman. She was on the A woman in a dress stands in front of a store window, holding a handbag and looking at a man in a hat. A Daintly Dressed Young Woman Carrying a Blue Parasol. staff of the "Hullabaloo," rather a sensational paper, it must be admitted, but one whose circulation justified its existence. Miss Molly drew out the taciturn young man, and by the time three dollars were left he had—well, he had kissed her. He had reached that state of mind that made him look out of his window for a whole hour every afternoon, waiting to catch sight of Miss Molly coming up the street with the white parasol which she always carried. Then he would open his door and wait till she had come up the stairs, and the minute that followed compensated him amply for the hour's watching. Then, when her door snapped, gloom descended upon his heart. Although Richardson had told her nothing of his finances, Miss Gregg shrewdly suspected the true nature of the case. She realized the seriousness of his feeling toward her. But after that kiss Richardson had drawn back into his shell. How could he, facing starvation, ask her to be his wife? And the prospects for the future were inconceivably dreary. "I almost felt tempted to accept Bowen's offer," he told her when he was reduced to 75 cents. "Shall I? "No," said Mise Molly decidedly. "We'll—I mean you'll fight him, Jack. And you are going to win." "Not unless $5,000 drops out of the sky and lands in my coat pocket," said Richardson. "Perhaps it may," answered Miss Molly enigmatically. "Do you ever read the 'Hullabalo,' Jack?" "No, I never read the newspapers," answered Jake gloomily. "Read it," answered Molly. "The Saturday issues are superb." She was so short with him after that that he went back to his room, On Saturday the rent would be due again, and he did not know what he was going to do. He would have to leave, of course. He would have to get a position; There might be a chance for him somewhere; he was strong, he could handle a shovel with the best. But he had never thought of anything except his patent. "And the principle is so simple," he would say, staring at his models. "Why can't they see it!" But Molly did. Richardson had come to rely upon Molly. He knew that with her at his side life would shower her benedictions upon both of them. And his love for her was returned; of that he felt assured. He ate his last leaf of bread on Saturday morning and waited gloomily for her to leave her apartment for the newspaper office. He had resolved not to say good-by, not to tell her that this would be their last meeting for many a day. He knew that if he tried he would be unable to refrain from asking that question which had been so long upon his lips. When she emerged she was in gala dress, and, instead of the white parasol she carried a blue one. "Good morning, Miss Molly. You look very nice," said Richardson fatuously. "I think you are going to be wasted on that gloomy old office upon a day like this." "I am not going to the office this morning, Mr. Richardson," she answered, biting her lip. "I am going to Manhattan beach. I shall arrive there at 11 o'clock precisely, I shall hurry into the hotel for an early lunch, and at noon exactly I shall leave by the front door and stroll along the sands." "Well, you have mapped out your day with care," said Richardson. "May I ask whether you are going alone?" She turned on him in exasperation. Her face was perfectly white and her eyes were brimming with tears. "Mr. Richardson, you are a perfect mule," she said angrily. "I don't wonders you can't sell your invention." "Why--Molly!" he stammered. "If you had sense enough to take the well-meant advice that is offered you, you would life easier," she said, stamping her foot, and suddenly turned away and ran down the stairs. "The young man watched her in dismay. What had he done to offend her? And in what way had he failed to profit by her advice? The only advice which he remembered her having given him was to read the "Hullabaloo"—the Saturday edition. Well, this was Saturday. He would read the "Hullabaloo." Jack Richardson was true to the type of all inventors. He was not in the least interested in the news of the day. He never knew or cared what was the president's policy in Mexico, or what the suffragettes were doing, or who had won the big league series. The only publication that interested him was the "Scientific American." "I guess I'll read the 'Hullabaloo,'" he said to himself. "Might as well. I guess I've got a penny." He felt in his pocket one after the other. "Here it is," he said, fishing something out. "No! By heavens, it's a quarter. I'll run down to Manhattan beach for a change of air." "The train was packed, but there was a vacant strap, to which he clung with one hand, while with the other he scanned the copy of the newspaper which he had purchased. "Darned rubbish these papers print," he growled, looking over the pages "What's this? 'War with Mexico Immigrant.' I wonder who's going to war with Mexico? 'Giants Win the Series.' I didn't know there were any giants nowadays. Some item from the museum, I suppose. Hello!" There, starling at him out of the center of page four was Molly's face, and under it was printed "The Girl With the Blue Parasol." Richardson was now intensely interested. There was a whole paragraph about her—no, nearly a column, with huge black headlines which he did not understand. He began reading. "Don't forget, he began, starting with characteristic happy-go-luckiness in the middle of the article, 'don't forget that it is Manhattan beach, any time from noon till sunset. She can be seen on this page, and her parasol will be blue. All you have to do is to ask for $5,000 and she will hand it to you.'" "Say, mister, I'd like to pull that out of the lucky-bag," said a hard-faced working man who clung to the strap next his. "That's what I call good advertising." "What is it about?" demanded Richardson, as the man traced a grimy finger over the page. "What's it about?" repeated the other pityingly. "Why, don't you know that the 'I hullabaloo' has sent that young woman down to Manhattan beach with a wad of $5,000, and that the first person who spots her and asks for it gets it?" "Fait-why?" inquired Jack, petrified with astonishment. "I don't mean why, I mean—hey, conductor! Put me off at Manhattan beach, do you hear?" "We don't stop till we gets there," answered the conductor with a pitying grin. Fifteen minutes later a wild crowd was rushing from the train toward the beach. It was not a ceremonious crowd. It pushed and jostled, and it had a wild look upon its face, which was raised toward the horizon in search of blue parasols. But the wildest of all was a certain inventor whose long legs carried him in front of all, and whose long arms cleft a passageway for him as defly as though they were adjusted to screw-clamps. Out-distancing the crowd, which followed him, as though scenting its object in his frenzied flight, he rushed up to the front door of the hotel just as the hands of the hotel clock pointed to the hour of 12. From the swinging door emerged a daintily dressed young woman, carrying a blue parasol, and the crowd yelled like a steam siren. Five yards ahead of the man nearest in pursuit of him, a gigantic coal-heaver with bow-legs, and seven yards ahead of the next in order, a tall, gaunt-woman with a malevolent glare in her eyes, and 12 yards ahead of a stout delicatessen proprietor, Jack Richardson fung himself on Molly's neck. "Give it to me, for I 'd's sake, Molly," he panted. "Give you what, Jac., fried Molly in a fierce, tense whiff, "Tell me what! You must tell me what! Be quick!" "Five thousand dollars," hissed Jack Richardson, and then his hand closed over a chunky wad of crinkly paper. But the hand that had held it now rested comfortably in his, and, still holding it, he turned and faced the coal-heaver, who was babbling incoherently at his side. "I was first!" he yelled. "You give that money to me." "I want it!" shrieked the second in pursuit, throwing herself against the coal-heaver's bosom. "Come, Molly," said Jack. "We've just time to make the return train." just time to make the return train." 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Our price.....$2.00 PAGE FOUR BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SURPRISES NEWLYWEDS Principal of Tuskegee Institute En Route to Kansas City Stops Off to Visit Son and His Wife —Reads Chicago Defender on Train and Visits Office on Tuesday. Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, was in the city on Monday night and Tuesday afternoon, en route to Kansas City, Mo., where the Business Men's League is to have him as their guest. Primarily Mr. Washington came to see his son, Booker T. Jr. and his young wife, who were married during the holidays, and who are domiciled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. French, 34th street and Calumet avenue. "I am looking for Editor Abbott," said Dr. Washington when seen at Golns' barber shop, 3111 State street, on Tuesday afternoon. After he had finished with the barber he and a Defender reported hiked up the street to The Defender office but, found the editor out attending an important meeting. He met the office force and left his card. "Have you seen the last week's Defender?" inquired the reporter. "To be sure," said Mr. Washington. "I was handed one by a railroad man while en route here." Continuing Mr. Washington said: "I notice the new headline to your paper. It has a cosmopolitan air, full of news from all over the country, numerous departments, and intelligently and ably edited." "Do many people read race papers in Chicago?" asked the wizard of the South. "Yes," said the reporter, "there are two other papers here. Of course, however, we lead in circulation. Our papers are delivered on Friday evening in an automobile to nearly two hundred news-stands." "I am mighty glad to hear of such HON. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON race loyalty in the Windy City," said Mr. Washington, as he pointed in the direction of Dr. George C. Hall's apartment on Wabash avenue. "How is Tuskegee Institute progressing?" was asked. "We are doing splendidly. The trustees board was there a few weeks ago and they were greatly pleased with the work of the institution. I might mention, however, that we are spending $200,000 for the laying of water pipe and engineering work, and within a year the school will be wonderfully improved." By this time Mr. Washington and the reporter had reached Dr. Hall's and there he was royally welcomed by Dr. and Mrs. Hall and the baby girl. HON. W. T. VERNON TO VISIT CANADA Vancouver Correspondent Says He Will Be First Afro-American of Note to Speak There. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Vancouver B. C., March 6—The Negro Christian Alliance, of which Miss Hattie B. Davis is president, held an interesting debate recently on "Woman Suffrage." It was finally decided that woman should be allowed to vote. Good! No one should be deprived of any right whatsoever on account of race, creed, color, nationality or sex. Everyone is excited over the heraldry of W. T. Vernon's coming to Vancouver. He will be the first Afro-American of note to address a body in this part of Canada. Our Old Fellow lodge and religious institutions are progressing, even though support is meager. WITH THE WEST SIDERS. A party of West Siders attended a church social given by Mrs. Price, $89 Twelfth street, Maywood. The West Side girls took all of the prizes. The ball given by the Crispia Attucks Club was a grand success. It was patronized by about 200 people. The West Side Women's Club served the refreshments. Providence Baptist Church is conducting a school every day and every Monday and Wednesday nights in which you can take any course from grammar to academics. At the Wendel Phillips Settlement mass meeting held at Providence Baptist Church pledges amounting to $79.90 were made. An effort is being made to organize a Wendel Phillips Club of the young boys of the 'West Side. Meetings are being held every night and Sunday afternoons. The dancing school of the settlement is making great success. Miss May Harris is the instructor. No man has ever gained distinction because of the excellence of his jewel- CHICAGO GIRL TO INHERIT FOSTER MOTHER'S WEALTH Miss Frankie Burks, Orphan Working Girl, to Have Tidy Sum When She Becomes of Age. Miss Frankie Burks, 3602 Dearborn street, finds that it pays to be a good girl. She was obedient and affectionate to a foster mother, who willed her money and property when she died. Miss Burks, who is now nearly 19 years old, was born in Clarksville, Teen. Her parents died when she was a baby, and she was adopted by Mrs. Annie Artist, who loved her as her own and sent her to the public schools. In the latter part of 1912 Mrs. Artist died. Frankie endeavored to earn a living in Clarksville, but in August she came to Chicago. She sought employment and found a home with Mr. and Mrs. Embrury, where she recently learned that she was her foster mother's only heir. Attorneys estimate that Mrs. Artist left her between $4,000 and $5,000 and some property, which is to be held in trust for her until she is 21. The fortune girl had no definite plans for the future when seen by a Chicago Defender reporter at her home on Monday. Her one desire is to master the art of hair work, but it is hoped that her friends will advise a college course in addition to perfecting this very modest young miss in this very profitable line of work. BUSINESS LEAGUE BAN- QUETS AT PULLMAN CAFE Members Make Merry at Social Meeting and Plan Improvement of Organization—Each Member Received Neatly Framed Certificate. Tuesday night the Chicago Negro Business League had what they called a social meeting at the Pullman Cafe, 3119 State street. When the feast was spread it was more of a banquet, and about twenty-five members enjoyed, the good things scryed, and listened to speeches of encouragement and good cheer. The Chicago league is now one of the strongest branches of the nation's Negro Business League. Inspired by such progressive spirits as President Anthony Overton, Dr. George C. Hall, W. D. Neighbors, C. H. Green, A. D. Brown, S. Laiing Williams, C. S. Twitty, D. J. Brooks and S. I. Lee, it has assumed a position of influence in the community. The league is now affiliated with the Chicago Chamber of Commerce, and does practical co-operative work. Over fragrant cigars the members discussed plans for more extensive work and the increase of its membership. Every member in good standing was presented with a neatly framed certificate of membership that will occupy a prominent place in their respective places of business. These social meetings are to become a regular feature in an effort to stimulate increased interest. CHURCH OFFICIAL SKIPS WITH $50 The theft of $50 last week nearly broke up the A. M. E. Mission at Sixteenth and Federal streets. This amount in the form of a check was a gift from Mrs. Swift, but fell into the hands of a dishonest official, who promptly skipped to parts unknown. When the congregation was about to be ejected for the non-payment of rent an appeal was made to the larger churches for aid. Rev. J. C. Anderson, pastor of Quinn Chapel, and Rev. T. A. Smythe were two of a committee appointed to help; the mission out. They made the matter public in their churches Sunday. At Bethel Church a special collection was taken up and the pastor declared that he intends to get the man or money. Detective Starks, who was present, promised to assist him. MR. JAMES WILLIAMS A NOTED VISITOR Galesburg, Ill., Guest of Mr. James Stewart Has Interesting History. Mr. James Williams of Galesburg, Ill., is the guest of Mr. James Stewart, 2945 Dearborn street. Mr. Williams is one of the noted visitors of the week. He is estimated to be worth about $23,000. He was born of slave parents in Shelbyville, Tenn., but they were sold from him when he was 3 years old. He came north in 1859 and settled in Illinois, where he worked for one firm for twenty years. He is proud of that record, and says that the only day that he had off he spent with "the boys," but he could not stand the pace, so he has since remained on the job. Since residing in the North he has learned to read and write. NEW JOURNAL FOR NATION'S CAPITAL J. Finley Wilson to Be Managing Editor—Independent, Allied with No Clique. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Washington, D. C., March 6.—As has been hinted in these columns from time to time, Washington is to have a new race paper, if the plans of a group of interested men and women go through as expected. The infant addition to the journalistic family of the capital is to be known as "The Sun." It will be a six-page, six-column sheet, independent in politics, for the whole people, allied with no clique, clan or faction, and will aim to be clean, liberal and up-to-date. The managing editor is to be Mr. J. Finley Wilson, a newspaper man of wide experience, and he will be assisted by a staff of contributing editors and writers second to none in the country. The Sun will be issued by the Sun Publishing Company, made up of a number of substantial business men and women of the community, who have money and an abounding faith in the future of a race organ conducted on high lines and managed on correct business principles. The first issue of the Sun is expected about the middle of March. Mr. Wilson says the outlook is fine. The offices are to be in the Child building, Eleventh and U streets Northwest. CHARLES S. DENEEN SAYS THAT RACE HAS MADE GOOD Ex-Governor of Illinois Addresses Wabash Avenue Branch of the Y. M. C. A.—American People Should Be Proud of the Progress of Fifty Years—Quartet Furnishes Music. The rise and progress of the Afro-American race is on the tongues of the great thinkers and sociologists of the day. Newspapers, magazines and Ex-Gov. Charles S. Deneen. platform speakers of all nationalities are coming to the conclusion that the rise of the Afro-American in the past fifty years is without parallel in history. Facts and statistics are used to substantiate their ground. Whenever a member of the darker race is assailed in Congress, there is always some well informed thinker to defend him. Today no article appears in the daily papers that is derogatory to the progress of the race that is not answered by a trained and cultured mind, setting forth truths and uncontrovertible argument on behalf of the race. Ex-Gov. Charles Deneen Speaks. Charles S. Deneen, former governor of Illinois, addressed the Wabash Avenue Association last Sunday afternoon. A large crowd was present and the Y. M. C. A. quartet furnished music. The ex-governor's subject was, "Has the Negro Made Good?" There was a most intelligent body of men present and the speaker was given a royal reception. He gave facts and statistics to prove, he said, "that the Negro has made good." He pointed out that in agriculture, banking, business, commerce and manufacture, as well as in the profession of law, medicine, theology, and in journalism and newspaper enterprises, the race has made wonderful progress. "In the business and industrial world generally it may be said, then, that the Negro has certainly made good." YOUNG SURGEON TO JOIN BENEDICTS Dr. U. G. Dalley, one of Chicago's popular physicians, it is reported will bid farewell to the Bachelor's Matrimony Club, cease living alone, being tired of singleness and will try doublelessness. It is rumored that the J. H. H. Dr. U. G. Dailey, Who Dame Rumon Says Will Wed in Spring. young lady is Miss Aurelia Ward, formerly of Boston, Mass., but now of this city. She has a charming personality, extremely attractive and very industrious. She stands high socially and the wedding, it is said, will occur in the early spring. It is also reported that Dr. Harry Garnes will act as best man. Society is all agog in delightful anticipation as to who will be the lucky ones to receive a "bld." 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. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. BUCHANAN LEWIS Young and Spry, Still Delights in Church and Fraternal Work. About thirty of Mr. Buchanan Lewis' friends gathered at his home, 5400 South Park avenue, on Wednesday night to help him celebrate his fifty-seventh birthday anniversary. It was a stag and there were colonels, captains and sergeants of the Patriarchs to make the evening delightful and pleasing. "Buck," as he is well known, had plenty of cigars and White Rock, while they played whist and domineers, and Mrs. Della Lewis, famous as a culinary artist, served a delicious menu. She was assisted by her charming daughter, Mrs. Mayme Lewis Clarkscale. Among his friends present were Messrs. BenJ. Mitchen, Steve Buckner, R. C. Davis, Charles Upton, M. P. Moton, Robert McComer, Adam Horn, P. W. Johnson, Thomas Winhurn, District Grand Master George Kersey, Sam Powell, George Sublett, Quilla Smith, Alex Glover, Forest Clinkscale, O. W. Davis, Joe Wickliffe, George Owens, William Wilson, W. D. Samuelts, Samuel Bond, John Kindred, George Slatter, Captain William Johnson, Colonel B. H. Johnson, J. W. Manley and Cary B. Lewis. Mr. Lewis was made happy by being nicely remembered with useful birthday remembrances. Mr. Lewis is very active in church and fraternal circles. His brother, Plummer Lewis, who is blind and lives in Louisville, Ky., and father of Cary B. Lewis, sent him a telegram wishing him many more birthdays. MRS. M. CUNEY HARE. Charms Washington Society with Her Musical Ability—W. H. Richardson, Eminent Baritone, Shares Honors. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Washington, D. C., March 6. A large and fashionable audience greeted Mrs. Maud Cuney Hare of Boston and Mr. William H. Richardson, the eminent baritone, Friday afternoon at the Howard theater. The illustrated recital given by these talented artists proved to be a rich treat for Washington's music lovers, as the frequent and spontaneous applause amply testified. The affair was under the auspices of the Washington Conservatory of Music, and was a part of the season's series of public recitals presented by Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall's admirable institution. The direct managers were Dr. Dr. W. H. Conner and Mr. Lloyd G. Cuney, and they aquitted themselves most satisfactorily. Mrs. Hare is a pianist of rare accomplishments, and her playing indicated a technique and spirit that stamped her as a genuine artist. She is a woman of statuesque beauty, cultured and graceful in manner, and as a speaker she is clear, dignified and sympathetic. She made an excellent impression, and a return engagement would be warmly welcomed. Mr. Richardson was no less a favorite with the appreciative audience. His resonant voice, wide range of tone, and intelligent interpretation of selections that ran the gamut from the folk song of the plantation to gems from the classics gave evidence of careful study and a versatility that stands him in good stead in an entertainment that covers so great a field of musical lore, designed, as it is, to portray the progress of the Negro in this line of endeavor. WILBERFORCE UNI- VERSITY. Dedicates the Kezia Emery Hall with Fitting Exercises—Rev. T. A. Smyth of Chicago Speaks. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Wilberforce, O., March 6.—The celebration of the fifteenth anniversary and the dedication of the Kezia Emery Hall were features at Wilberforce, and the exercises were in keeping with the occasion, presided over by Bishop C. T. Shaffer of Chicago, Ill. The founders' day exercises and the celebration took up two days, and, while it was the winter weather of the season, perhaps the heaviest snows that have been in this section of the country for years, yet the exercises were well attended. Rev. T. A. Smyth, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Chicago, Ill., was present and delivered an excellent address. A number of bishops and church officers were present. FIRE ESCAPE ROBBERS Unwelcome Early Morning Visitors Relieve Wilson Miller of Many Valuables. What the police term "porch climbers" used the fire escape between two houses early Friday morning and entered the rooms of Mr. Wilson Miller, 3249 Wabash avenue, and relieved him of many valuables. It was about 5 a.m., and he was peacefully dreaming of additional worlds he had to conquer, when the unwelcome prowlers made their touch. The list of things missing is as follows: One pair of pants, one bottle of hair tonic, a safety razor, tooth brush, bundle of tooth picks, buttonhook and other valuable goods. Some say that it is impossible for anyone to get into his home from the outside, but Mr. Wilson lost the above about 5 a.m., according to a neighboring clock that struck that hour. EIGHTH REGIMENT GETS NEW RECRUITS Among the recruits admitted to the ranks of the Eighth Infantry, I. N. G., this week were Dr. Harry Boger and Will Adams, the tailor. Both of these young men have been bragging about what they would do when they were allowed to handle a gun; but evidently they thought the guns were made of paper. Will Adams, when one was to toss him, let it fall on his foot, while Dr. Boger ran the point of his bayonet into his cheek. Drs. James R. White and Leonard Lewis patched Winston's Spicy Gossip of Men and Events in the Railroad World. By John R. Winton. Mr. J. W. Edins, 5108 State street, holds the position as train porter in the service of the Grand Trunk Ry. Co. to Port Huron, Mich. Office of the Brotherhood of Railroad Train Porters of America, 4015 Cottage Grove avenue. For membership see Mr. John R. Winston, the executive chairman of the board. Mr. William Guess, 5043 Dearborn street, is running to he coast over the A., T., S. F. Ry. Co. lines in service of the Pullman Company. Mr. Charles Cheatum, 3532 Forest avenue, holds the position as train porter in service of the Chicago & Alton Ry. Co. to St. Louis. Mr. Grant Ray, 3437 Rhodes avenue, who holds the position as trainman in service of the C., A. R. R. Co. to St. Louis, is appointed corresponding secretary of the B. of R. T. P. of A. Mr. John Bell, 4718 Dearborn street, is still on the job as usher at the Illinois Central station. Mr. J. O. Freeman, 4944 Wentworth avenue, is still doing general relief work in Pullman service. Mr. Charles Cross, 3556 State street, is constant reader of the Chicago Defender and has manifested his interest in our good work by establishing several paying news stands between here and the coast. MR. ROBERT WOOD GOES WEST Mr. Robert Woods, 3272 Forest avenue, left this city last week for an extensive trip west. But, unlike most travelers, his jaunt has an element of sadness in it. At Kansas City, Mo. he will visit his brother, Mr. Louis Woods, editor of the Kaisers City Sun, who is ill, while at Omaha, Neb. his two sisters are reported very ill. As soon as he can leave the sick he will visit Mrs. Woods' father, Mrs. A. J. Adams, at Sedalia, Mo. MME. DE VERE PARISIAN MODISTE Mme. De Vere, already noted for her artistic work, is now receiving + MME. DE VERE, MODIST. the congratulations of those who attended the Thomas-Kennedy wedding for it was she who designed and made by hand the bride's gown and that worn by Mrs. Luther Pollard, the matron of honor. These exquisite creations and every detail of the notable nuptial was described exclusively in The Chicago Defender February 28. NO MORE MUSHROOM BAPTIST MISSIONS Executive Council of the Baptist Association to Select Responsible Afro-Americans to Investigate Future Applicants for Financial Aid. Tired of giving aid to many fly-bright missions the executive council, composed of prominent white Baptist ministers, held a meeting at the Hyde Park Baptist Church February 27 to remedy the evil. It was decided to form an Afro-American council to investigate all future applications for financial aid. To that end another meeting will be held and the pastors and a few members of Berean, Ebenezer, Bethesda, Olivet and other Baptist Churches will be invited to participate. Twenty-five churches were represented at the first meeting. APPOMATTOX DAY CELEBRATION Appomattox day will be celebrated by the Appomattox Club with a banquet in the club parlors on April 9. On account of the speaker, whose services were desired, having previous engagements, and a lack of space to accommodate their friends, this affair will be limited to club members. The chairman of the various committees have increased their respective committees from five to fifteen men for the year. A. L. McBride, chairman of the committee on membership, says he will divide his committee in order that they might each have a territory to report on. ABOUT YOUR PAPER. Failure to receive your paper is cause for you to notify the office at once. Everything possible is done to facilitate the prompt delivery of The Chicago Defender In and out of Chicago, but if for any unknown cause it is not received notify the office at once. IF YOU WANT A ROOM READ OUR CLASSIFIED COLUMNS. READ-THINK-REASON-ACT Do you know that THE BEST PEOPLE ON EARTH ARE PROPERTY OWNERS? Without them we would have no churches, schools, or government buildings, and you wouldn't have a home to live in. How much longer are you going to work, toil and slave for your landlord? Don't you know that you have worked for him long enough? Stop! Think Reason! How much money have you thrown away in rent? Have you to show for it? Are you going to let "OLD AGE" catch you without a home to call your own? These are serious questions to think over. Don't be a victim of 3223 Calmlet Ave. between 10:30 and 12 noon for special appointment. DECORATED COTTAGES, HOMES AND TWO BARS are we offering in NEWLY AVENUE, VERNON AVENUE, VINCENNES AVENUE, and JANGLEY AVE, or 'phone our Mr. Thomas between 10:30 and 12 noon for special appointment. When you buy from BARTLETT'S you are doing business direct with the owner and you can save commission charges. We have thousands of satisfied customers that bought from us and made money. TITLES ARE GUARANTEED on all our properties. Beautiful Mount Glenwood Cemetery TRAINS DAILY: 2:15 Dearborn St., Polk St. Station; 2:25 at 47th and Wallace Sts. 2:30, 63rd and Wallace Sts. (Englewood.) Call our office and arrange for transportation. Mount Glenwood Cemetery Association, 3125 South State Street Douglas 5574 Auto. 71-806 The Guaranteed Feather Co. MME. LAMBERT, Prop. SECOND FLOOR Looking for a Tailor? Are you looking for somebody who will build you a new Spring Outfit and do it right? See P. S.—Don't forget April 12th is Easter Sunday. Dress Making and Ladies' Tailoring IN THE LATEST STYLE E. A. STEWART, 56 East 30th St. HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND DRYER COMBs They are made from solid brass, highly polished, and nickel plated. They will stand blah heat and last a lifetime if properly used. They are made in two sizes: price 75c and 45c. Manufactured by AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE C. T. NELSON 8000 DOBSON AVE. CHICAGO, ILL. Importers of Havana Leaf. Mail Orders Carefully Attended to WRITE FOR PRICES. TURNLEY BROTHERS Herting Bar THE MAGIC IS IN LONG SHAMPOO DRIER MID CO. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. MAILED ANY WHERE IN LESS $100. POSTAGE PAID. Agents Wanted. Write for Literature. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. Phone Randolph 3751 Beautiful TRAINS DAILY: 2130, 63rd and Walla Mount Glenwood Douglas 5574 5 The Gu GUARANTEED MME 3149 Indian 59-69 W. WASHINGTON STREET Benwood Cemetery Station; 2:25 at 47th and Wallace Dia. or office and arrange for transportation. Dill, 3125 South State Street Auto. 71-866 A. Feather Co. of French and Willow ties of fancies, made from Beautiful French Plume from old Willows. Clean- dyeing, all shades. White now white. Mail orders held. ERT, Prop. DOOR CHICAGO What a Tailor? g for some- build you a utfit and do The Tailor State Street 22th is Easter Sunday. Manufacturers of French and Willow Plumes, all styles of fancies, made from Ostrich feathers. Beautiful French Plume fancies made from old Willows. Cleaning, curling and dyeing, all shades. White Plumes made snow white. Mail orders promptly attended. 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 any other preparation on the market because it straightens the hair to stay straight. This preparation straightens the hair and is safe, and because a rapid growth, it is wonderful because the hair will stand washing without turning back to its original condition. RIZZATOR CHEM. CO. distributor Chicago, Ill., U. S. A. Adies' Tailoring ST STYLE 6 East 30th St. 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. A. B. Woods of Omaha, Neb., is now residing in Chicago. Messrs Gus Grayson, 3315 Forest avenue and H. W. Winston, 6933 Monroe avenue, have forsaken Chicago and gone to the Twin Cities to engage in business. Madame Marie Burton-Hyram has returned to the city after a delightful visit to Pittsburgh, Pa., where she was giving recitals. Several popular young men are contemplating being "led to the altar" after Easter. Mr. J. Edgar Murphy of St. P. Minn., returned to his home city 2 day p. m., after attending the Gold wedding of his sister and brother law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Her Haynes, of 6042 May street. Mrs. M. P. Marten, 1501 W. 0 street, and her sister, Mrs. Barr were suddenly called to Kansas on account of the death of their ter. Miss Tessie Lee of Boston, Ma., but a teacher in the public schools Washington, will be one of the chaing visitors during the first of Mrs. Priscilla Leggons, 6322 Rhodes avenue, gave a delightful luncheon Thursday, February 26th, from 3 to 6 p.m. These present were: Mrs. Julia Yancy, Mrs. Sadie Cooper, Mrs. Martha Cranshaw, Mrs. Grace Trevan, Mrs. Lula Day, Mrs. Mary Wright and Mrs. Mabel Powell. Mrs. Albert E. Johnson of 522 Eastwood avenue gave her husband, Albert E. Johnson a very pleasant surprise party in honor of his 47th birthday last week. Mrs. F. McBride of 2356 Dearborn street left Sunday morning for Clinton, Ky., to attend the funeral of her niece. Mrs. Sarah Watson is now at home to her friends at 5849 State street. Miss Madaline Stewart is now domiciled at 3628 State street, having sold her store at 33rd and Elevated road. Mrs. H. S. Smith, mother of Miss Mable Smith, is at Indianapolis, Ind., visiting her daughter and sister, Mrs. Elwood C. Knox. It is reported that her brother-in-law "Woody" of the Freeman is making it pleasant for the Chicago. John Eubanks will leave soon for New York. Mr. Clarence Logan, business manager of J. Luebie Hill's show, "The Darktown Follies" is in the city. Dr. J. Buchanan Booz of Pittsburgh, Pa., will arrive in the city on Tuesday to take one of our charming girls away. Mrs. Thomas Duncan will move to her new home, 3250 Rhodes avenue with her two beautiful daughters, Miss Jeatrice Scott and sister. Mrs. Lou Ella Young, president of the Eureka Art Club and head of the Rosebud Department of the Grand Fountain U. O. T. R. of the West, is spending a few weeks at Hot Springs in order to recuperate. Mrs. Eva Monroe of Springfield, president of the Lincoln Memorial Home for Aged Women, Mrs. Sadie Kelly, delegate from Milwaukee, Wis., to the City Federation, and Mrs. Theresa, G. Macon of the city, were entertained at luncheon by Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 5556 Forest avenue, on Tuesday, the 3rd. Mrs. Frank W. Henry and her two-weeks-old son have returned from Provident Hospital to their home, 5617 S. Wabash avenue. Miss Vivian Harsh entertained on last Saturday night with a pajama party. All the girls wore Parisian silk pajamas. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Edith Jackson, a member of Quim Chapel A. M. E. Church and W. B. Lacey's class 13. Mrs. Jackson was with F. D. Chenault for eighteen months, the leading colored grocery and meat market. She left this week to join her husband at St. Louis, Mo. Jesse Bing REAL I Southeast Cor. St. Auto. 71-766- WILL MAKE CONCESSION FOR $4,220.00—3604 Prairie Ave., stone foot 5,000.00—3240 Rhodes Ave., 2-510Y Br 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 SALE. $4,250.00 - 3504 Pretale Ave., stone front residence; 10 rooms, furnace heat, 5,000.00 - 3510 Rhodes Ave., 5 rooms, bathroom, steam heat. 5,000.00 - 3573 Lafayette, N. E., cor 61 Pl. 2 lats, 6 rooms. 5,000.00 - 3583 Lafayette, N. E., cor 61 Pl. 2 lats, 6 rooms. 5,000.00 - 3583 Vernon Ave., 2-story brick residence; 3 rooms. 5,000.00 - 3583 Vernon Ave., 2-story brick residence; 3 rooms. FOR RENT-STORES Mr. J. Edgar Murphy of St. Paul, Minn., returned to his home city Sunday p. m., after attending the Golden wedding of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henry Haynes, of 6042 May street. Mrs. M. P. Marten, 1501 W. 65th street, and her sister, Mrs. Barnes, were suddenly called to Kansas City on account of the death of their sister. Miss Tessie Lee of Boston, Mass, but a teacher in the public schools of Washington, will be one of the charming visitors during the first of the summer season. Mr. Arthur Codozoe, before moving into his second flat at 5329 Wabash avenue, is having his apartment decorated with the latest style of woodwork, giving the entire flat a beautiful effect. His wife is greatly pleased and "Art" is overjoyed with his "den." Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wickliffe occupy the first flat. Quite a crowd of young people attended the basket ball game at the Y. M. C. A. on Thursday. THE PARTING OF THE ROBINSONS It has become known this week that there is an estrangement between Mr. and Mrs. John T. Robinson. Their friends are further informed that a divorce complaint will soon find its way into court. Mr. Robinson is a quiet but odd club man, while Mrs. Robinson is a social favorite who has entertained consistently in her home, 3024 Indiana avenue. She is much missed by her many friends during her retirement. No explanation for the retirement is offered except that the couple were not congenial. It is said that the same cordial relations exist between his family and hers. We hope that each may find happiness in their different paths. ORGANIZES HOUSE- HOLD OF RUTH Mrs. Maggie Banks, 7120 Champlain avenue, past noble governess of House 1073, past daughter ruler of Unique Temple Lady Elks, and member of Sinal Tabernacle No. 81, was out Thursday night to Harvey, Ill., to assist in setting up a new Household of Ruth. Mrs. Banks is a very active and intelligent fraternal worker and is always ready to do her part in making the orders to which she belongs huge successes. DoCure A Special Toilet Requisite for PERSPIRATION HAS NO EQUAL Insures Purity and Bodily Comfort A Special and Superior TOILET WATER **Winter this summer** Permeates, freshens, and cleans the surfaces of the armlets, feet and bodily joints where the moisture and impurities from sweat, deposit and annoy. Destroys All Forms of Offensive Pollution The Pride of refined and fastidious people. Used by Everyone Large Sized Bottle Sent Prepaid for $1 Large Dollars to DEALERS and Acents Address, O-DO-CURE TOILET CO. People's Bldg. Chicago, Ill. FOR SALE DR. A. WILBERFORCE WILLIAMS TALKS ON Preventative Measures First Aid Remedies Hygienics and Sanitation NO CASES ARE DIAGNOSED AND NO PRESCRIPTIONS GIVEN IN THE WEEKLY ARTICLES Arteriosclerosis. This is a big word You might say it is a "jaw-breaker" to the layman, but, in simple words, it means a chronic inflammation resulting in degeneration of the arteries—those vessels that carry the blood from the heart to all parts of the body for the nourishing of the tissues. Arteriosclerosis is a hardening and drying condition of the arteries, more especially of the inner coat of the arteries known as the intima. These arteries are shrunkened, constricted or narrowed, friable or brittle. Hence the old saying, "A man is just as old as his arteries or blood vessels." You are if 25 years of age and your blood vessels are hard, narrow and brittle, you are an old man, or an old woman, and your days of usefulness are very limited. The flow of the blood in the arteries is accompanied by a spurt or jerk; whereas the flow of blood in the veins is of a slow, even character. The lumen of the arteries tend to grow smaller and smaller as they get further and further away from the heart, until they finally terminate in the capillaries or the smallest arteries. Causes of Hardening of the Arteries. The causes are age, habits and certain diseases. The cause as to age, we usually find arteriosclerosis occurring after 40 years of age, provided the individual has led a good hygienic life. Arteriosclerosis is more common in men than in women. Certain habits—as the use of tobacco, excessive use of strong tea and coffee, alcoholism—will often cause an irritation of the blood vessels and result in hardening and narrowing of the lumen. The excessive use of alcoholics often results in high blood pressure, and the hardening and brittleness of one's blood vessels, and has often been the cause of paralysis or sudden death. Among certain diseases syphilis ("Damaged Goods") in all forms is very injurious to the blood vessels and often strikes one down in the very prime and most active period of his life. Twenty-five per cent of all cases of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) is caused by syphilis, and the same can be said to be true of alcoholism. Other causes are malarial fever, kidney disease (Bright's disease), diseases of the liver, putrefaction and fermentive diseases of the intestines, which often cause high blood pressure and result in hardening of the arteries, also rheumatism and gout often affect the arteries. Poisons. Among the most frequent poisons that are injurious and dangerous to the arteries are lead poison and mercurial poison. Abundant Meat Diet. Thick, juicy steaks and fine, tender, rare roasts are great producers of certain poisonous substances which, if used to any great extent, will result in hardening of the arteries, or arteriosclerosis. The condition of the mind has much to do with the action or functioning of the organs of the body. One's digestive process is much easier and is better carried on under a condition of a happy, cheerful condition of the mind than it is under the "blues" or a depressed mental state. Great grief, sorrow and shock affect very largely the caliber and condition of the blood vessels. Therefore it behooves one to always abound in a cheerful, happy mood. In other words, "keep smiling." Sexual Emotions. Great sexual excitement, lustful and unclean thoughts are disastrous to the heart and blood vessels. It has been proven beyond any doubt, or shadow of doubt, that persons greatly addicted to great sexual excitation have great tendency to sclerosis or hardening of those arteries that supply blood for the nourishment of the heart (coronary arteries). It is well known that the sexual glands are in close and intimate relation with the heart. Alteration in the Blood Vessels. Alteration in the blood vessels causes high blood pressure. There is greater alteration in the blood vessels in old age than in young people. The blood vessels and tissues in an old man or old woman, as in an old animal, are not as elastic as in young people or young animals. Hence, old people tire more readily than young people; old people are not as active, cannot do as much dancing, shouting, running, hill climbing, running upstairs, etc., as young people, because the blood cannot pass as rapidly through the arteries and capillaries, owing to their hardened and shrunken condition, as in young people. This causes increased work on the heart and often may result in paralysis of the heart or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain, which may result in paralysis in one-half of the body or complete paralysis of the body. Prevention of Afterloesclerosis. Live a clean, regular, hygienic life. Moderation in food; cut down meats; live in close touch with nature and nature's God; shun alcoholics, sexual excesses; maintain a happy, cheerful mood; cut down and moderate bodily exercise, especially if beyond 40 years of age; take plenty of time in climbing stairs or hills, and don't be in too big hurry to catch the street car. Rid yourself of constipation; keep your intestinal canal in as hygienic condition as possible by a daily evacuation. 19 Arteriosclerosis. Poisons. Mental State. Sexual Emotions. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER --- as you must rid your system of food poisoning. When your stomach and bowels are not in good working condition, if you don't sleep well at night, if you have shortness of breath, headache in the morning, irritable and out of humor, eat less, bathe oftener, rest more both physically and mentally, purge more, and if then you are not up to your normal condition you should consult your family physician, for life is serious, and health valuable. In fact, it is your greatest asset. Remember that from the cradle to the grave we are being continually poisoned during the process of life by the poisons coming from without into our bodies, as foods, drinks, and through our skin, and also by toxic poisons generated in our bodies through defective changes in the process of digestion and elimination of the waste products. BOARD OF HEALTH NOTES BOARD OF HEALTH NOTES. CARE OF CONTAGION. — Diphtheria, II.—If there are children in the family who cannot be kept absolutely apart from the sick child, or under the constant supervision of a doctor, they should be given what is called an immunizing dose of antitoxin—that is, a dose that will prevent them from catching the disease. However, the best thing to do with a case of diphtheria in a family that cannot afford a trained nurse or where there are other children, is to have the attending doctor give a big dose of antitoxin and then send the patient to the hospital. The child will be given excellent care and stand a much better chance of recovery than it will in the home. Then, too, upon the removal of the patient the home is disinfected and the members of the family are free to come and go as they like. In all cases of diphtheria where the patient cannot be properly isolated at home it should be sent to the hospital. Under the rules of the department of health all apartments or houses in which there is a case of diphtheria a red warning card is placed at both the front and rear entrances. A case of diphtheria in a family occupying living rooms in the rear of a store or shop of any kind must be made safe to the public by one of the following plans: 1. The department of health will remove the patient to the hospital. No one has the right to remove a case of contagious sickness of any kind without the consent of the commissioner of health. 2. If the patient remains at home the room must be shut off from the store or shop by sealing cracks or doors and keyholes with paper and paste, and all communication between the sick room and the store must be stopped. If neither of the above plans can be adopted the store must be closed and the public kept out. As will be understood, to close the little shop or store from which the family makes its living would be to put it on charity for support at once. But, as we have already stated, the removal of the patient to the hospital is the best course to pursue—best for all concerned, both the sick and the well. As soon as a child develops a sore throat it should be separated from the other members of the family and the family doctor called. If the family doctor says it's, diphtheria the patient should be placed in the room that will, with the least trouble, afford the most complete separation from the well members of the family. It is best to remove from the sick room all articles that are not absolutely needed for the proper care and comfort of the patient. These include carpets, rugs, curtains, draperies, books, etc., and all family pets as cats, dogs, birds, etc. If possible select the room with the most windows, so that it may be well aired and sunned every day. No one should be allowed to enter the sick room except the doctor, the nurse or those attendant upon the sick. The attendant must wear a gown of material that can be washed and boiled; the hair must be protected by a cap that also can be boiled. These must be removed at the door opening out of the sick room, and the attendant must thoroughly wash face and hands and clean the nails after handling the patient and before leaving the sick room. No article must be taken out of the sick room until it has been disinfected. All discharges from the mouth and nose of a diphtheria patient should be received upon pieces of cloth or paper nankins and burned. Do not use a cuspidor. A disinfecting solution should be kept in the sick room and all towels, handkerchiefs, pillow slips, sheets, clothing, etc., should be soaked and wrung out before removal; and these should be thoroughly boiled before used again. HOME FOR DEPENDENT GIRLS. HOME FOR DEPENDENT GIRLS. —Feb. 28 (The Defender's Legal Helps).—Will you please inform me if there is an institution for Colored girls who have not the proper care at home and whose parents are not fit persons to rear children. The Amanda Smith Industrial Home, Harvey, Illinois, is a recognized training school for dependent Colored girls, and the county pays to the institution $15 each month for each and every girl sent to the home by the Juvenile Court, which is located on the 11th floor, county building. KISSES WHITE GIRL GETS 30 YEARS IN "PEN" "If I Had You Down South, Nigger," Said the Judge, "I Would Riddle Your Hide With Bullets." WHITE WOMEN RESENT INSULT TO COLORED PEOPLE Californians Denounce Judge Who Imposed Eentence on Colored Man and Threatens to Start Recall Proceedings. Los Angeles, Cal., March 6—Protests, threats of recall and denunciations poured in today upon Judge Willis, born and raised in South Carolina, of the criminal department of the superior court because of his action yesterday in sentencing to thirty years' imprisonment Charles Guyton, a young colored man convicted of highway robbery, although his only loot was a white girl's kiss. Deputations of white women visited the judge today to demand that action be taken to save Guyton from such severe punishment. Telephone messages informed him that petitions were being prepared for his recall. Other women called in person to say that steps would be taken to procure a pardon from the governor. Mrs. J. W. Harder (white), a native of Mississippi in speaking of the affair, said if the judge knew the amount of innocent colored girls that were kissed nightly by white men of my state alone he would not even think of using such drastic measures on this young man. He had not done half as much as the white man. We are in this fight to win and we will frame a law that the colored people will be respected. That law will be public sentiment. CHARLES S. REESE IN LOS ANGELES Chicago Man Attracts Attention as a Chauffeur in Western Country. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Los Angeles, Cal., March 6—Mr. Charles S. Reece, with his big touring car, is attracting universal attention in this part of the country. He operates the car, with consummate skill and his employer banks on him as a steady man at the wheel. He will return to Chicago the first of the spring. Dr. W. B. Weatherford Addresses Hampton Students After a Trip Around the World. (By Staff Correspondent.) Hampton, Va., March 6—"The people of the Orient are hungry for new truth, especially Western or American truth." This is the conclusion of Dr. W. D. Weatherford, the well-known Southern Y. M. C. A. student secretary, who has recently returned from a trip around the world studying the influence of Christian missions. Dr. Weatherford, in his Sunday evening chapel address at Hampton Institute, described some of the Chinese and Japanese economic conditions which show clearly the need of the influence of Christian missionaries. That English and American ideas are eagerly sought by the Orientals is shown in some of the English street signs, a few of which follow: "English Taught Up to the Letter G": "Cow's Milk and Retail"; "Hair-dressing Café. Men Properly Barbecued." Bohind these absurd signs there is, in the opinion of Dr. Weatherford, the tragedy of a people eager to work their way out of the bondage of ignorance and superstition. In the Imperial University of Tokyo there are over 570,000 volumes. Of this number some 100,000 are books printed in English. On the shelves of the Japanese bookstores are the latest German and English books on civics, economics, sociology and philosophy. Mr. Alfred Anderson, song writer, poet and efficient secretary of Provident Hospital, was honored by the board of directors of the Apomattox Club at their last meeting by being made an honorary member of the club, with all privileges of the club except to vote. Stockholders and Lot Owners Give Association Substantial Support- Plans for Comfort and Beautification to Be Completed. Despite the great cry of the high cost of living and of general business depression the Mount Glenwood Cemetery Association proves to be a notable exception. At the general offices, 3125 State street, there is an air of prosperity. Miss Scobie, the manager, was pleased at the outlook and declared that the association was never in a better financial condition. She bestowed great praise upon the stockholders who had given the association such good support during the past year and the lot holders for their interest and prompt payments. With the opening of spring the original plans for the beautification and comfort of the grounds will be carried out. The lodges and other associations have given us their assistance, and we have very few delinquents. In a word, the association is in a flourishing condition, and when improvements at the grounds are completed it will rank with the best cemeteries in Chicago. The LaVerde (Cafe) 3100-2 So CH Chinese and American Restaurant HARRY J. The LaVerdo Cafe and Buffet (Cafe Newly Opened) 3100-2 South State Street Chicago, Ill. Chinese and American Restaurant in Connection. High Class Entertainers HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietors J. A. GRE HOME BAKING AND DAIRY Our Pies and Cakes 3308 S. STREET BRAD 4728 S. 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The production is in three acts and five scenes, and is said to be the greatest colored show ever produced. Besides J. Lubrie Hill, the organization contains sixty more of America's foremost colored performers, including Happy Julius Glenn, Gaines and Brown, Johnnie Peters, the greatest dancer on the American stage, who is assisted by Ethel Williams, Daisy Brown and Ethea Morton, Evon Robinson, Jennie Schepper, Daisy Martin, Theo, Pankey, Mary Ray, Lettie George, Tiny Ray, Eddie Stafford, Eugene Perkins, Effie Hollman, Adel Johnson and a singing and dancing chorus of fifty that no attraction on the road today can equal, white or colored. J. Lubbie Hill has sold the rights of his sensational finale, "At the Ball That's All," to Flo Zeigfeld to be used in Ziegfeld's Follies, 1914, with two other big song hits, "Rock Me in the Cradle of Love" and "Dear Old Dixie." This finale is the most remarkable piece of stagecraft ever produced, and it was the sensation of New York and everywhere the company has appeared. Mr. Hill received a wire from the Ziegfeld interests that the Winter Garden production in New York, also "High Jinks," playing in New York, both Shubert attractions, have copied same and requested him to have his rights protected. It is worth the price of admission to see this wonderful number in its originality. There are over sixteen other song hits in "The Darktown Follies" that will be whistled and sung for months and months to come. As these songs are all production numbers they will only be heard with J. Lobbie Hill's massive production, "The Darktown Follies" at the National Theatre for one week, commencing Sunday, March 8. Secure your seats now. The prices for this engagement will be 15c to 50c, with matinees Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. This is the only large Colored attraction travelling, and the only one to be seen here this season. The National Theater is located on Halsted street, north of 63d. MONOGRAM. Bessie Walker, Johnson and Baylor, Bertha Washington and Woodford and Washington are at the Monogram the last half of the week. "String Beans" is making 'em laugh at the New Monogram. Tim Owsley, proprietor of the Crown Garden Theater "P" secretary of the Vaudeville Exchange Company, is in the city for an indefinite stay. The "strollers" expect to see him pull off a monologue before he returns to Indianapolis. DAISY BROWN COMING. Thespians and the "strollers" will be glad to see Miss Daisy Brown, the charming and pretty dancer, who won fame in Cole and Johnson's Red Moon Company. Miss Brown is one of the leading characters in J. Luebrie Hill's "Darktown Follies," which has made such a big hit and is destined to make Broadway, New York, before the season is over. Chicagoans gladly welcome Miss Brown. She will be highly entertained while here. NEW THEATRICAL TEAM James Marshall and Arthur Allen will double up next week and take several months on the Lowe time. "TENAN" JONES TO HAVE BOX PARTY. Henry "Tenan" is making preparations to have a box party for the "Darktown Follies," which will be in Chicago two weeks. Mr. Logan, business manager for the company states that the outlook is bright for packed houses nightly. GRAND THEATRE. With the weather warmer large crowds have been attending the Grand the first and last half. Tabor and Green have been the big drawing card. They are two clever comedians and worthy of the banches of applause accorded them each night of the show. If you have not seen them, drop in tonight or Sunday night and be amused, for they upset the blues. BEAR IN MIND MAY 19. e Umbrian Glee Club in songs Negro composers, assisted by as Maude J. Roberts, brilliant soprano; Mr. W. A. Hann, operatic basso; Mr. Thos. J. Allen, tenor (Umbrian's Caruso), at Quinn Chapel Tuesday, May 19, 1914. General admission, 25 cents. All other seats, two bits. NEWS AGENT MAKES GOOD [Special to The Chicago Defender.] New Orleans, La., March 6.—It is doubtful if this city can furnish a more wide-awake newsdealer than Mr. E. R. Pierre, 1209 South Franklin street. Ever since he has handled The Chicago Defender he never has any unsold copies and he never takes less than 50. What does Chicago say to that? Gate of Tears. The straits Babelmandeb, the passage from the Persian Gulf into the Red Sea, are called by the Arabs the "Gate of Tears." These straits are very dangerous in rough weather. The channel is very rocky, and is only about twenty miles wide. It received its melancholy name from the number of shipwrecks that occurred there. PERPETUATE EUROPE MUSIC IN VICTOR RECORDS James Reese Europe and His Renowned Orchestra Render Special Numbers for Phonograph Company — Orchestra Delights the Astors and Vanderbilts and Other Wealthy People Who Dine at Sherry's and Delmonico's. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Brooklyn, N. Y., March 6. Constantly evidences are being brought to light showing the brilliance and ability of some worthy Afro-American. The musical intelligence of Mr. James Reese Europe is not new to music lovers. He has not only composed a number of very fine songs and directed the orchestra of one of the biggest road shows, but organized and directed the leading orchestra in New York City. His work became so effective that the real musicians of Gotham had to give him favorable recognition. Mr. Europe's orchestra soon found its way into the best society in New York City and vicinity. It has played social affairs in the wealthy homes and functions at the Tuxedo Club, Hotel Baltimore, Plaza, Sherry's, Delmonico's, the Astor and others. Wealthy society leaders in New York never think their functions are complete without Europe's orchestra playing. For tangos, Maxixe and turkey trot music this orchestra leads all New York. Praised by Press. The rhythm that is sustained throughout every number, the unique instrumentation, which consists of banjos, mandolins, clarinet, cornet, traps and drums, makes a class of music that has set the society and wealthy people wild. So powerful has become his influence that the Sunday Press says, "Europe is the Paderewski of syncopation." Mr. David Mannes, a musical critic, says: "Europe has created a new sound in the orchestra world." Engaged for Records. In order that the world should be given an opportunity to hear this wonderful orchestra, the New Victor Record Company has engaged Mr. Europe and his orchestra to make dance records. Among the series are "Too Much Mustard," "Turkey Trot," "Down Home Rag," "Irresistible," Tango Argentine, and "Amapa," Maxie Brazilian. Bert Williams and the Fisk Jubilee Singers have been the chief entertainers for the Victor Record Company but now another star has been added to the list, Mr. Jesse Reese Europe. Such a recognition proves conclusively that for talent and ability members of the Afro-American race stand as high as any other race. Syncopaced music has New York crazy and it is Europe's society orchestra that has won an unparalleled place in the hearts of New York's dancers. As ox-Governor Deneen said: "The race is making good along all lines." Galte Reasonable "So you don't call on Miss Bute any more. Quarreled?" "Well, I told her I preferred to have her kiss me before and not after she kissed her pet dog." "And what did she say?" "She said I evidently forgot that the dog might have his preference, too." "Boston Transcript." AMUSEMENTS. THE WORLD OF SPORTS FOOTBALL BASEBALL BASKETBALL Howard Drew, under the colors of the University of Southern California, equaled the world's record in the century dash. He won both the century and the 220 yard. Back at his old tricks, taking every event in sight. He will try to establish a new world's record on the fast straightaway track of Pamona college. The officials of both schools are working hard to see that everything is in tiptop shape and that all requirements of the A. A. U. are met with so that in case he is successful there will be no its nor ands as there was some few years ago when he broke a record. Then they claimed the timers were not correct. Bluitt is heaving them over constantly. He figured in another one hit and one run game Tuesday night while his team-mates helped themselves to thirteen. Go to it. They have to recognize ability when it comes. Lane will add another championship with his aid. Their basketball team was all Bluitt. He did the work and the rest were there in form only. The Sportsmen's Club is to have an athletic meet on the 26th at the Coliseum. It is open to every one. So far as we are able to learn at this date there are only one or two colored entries. Why? You don't expect to have them come out in an automobile with a chauffeur and a footman, do you? You howled that there was no place to train. Now there is the Y. M. C. A. Plenty of athletes there, but none going into the meet. We're asleep. Sound asleep. New York and Boston has creeped ahead of us. We are at a standstill. Howe and Drew went into every meet they could, sometimes two and three a week in Boston. There are several others there, too. In old Manhattan they are up with the birds. My old college chum Romee Dougherty tells me that a colored club has been given a membership in the A. A. U. Think of it! The first time in the history of the union. There were individuals like the late Doc Taylor and Drew and the like, but never a club. Even in the cross country runs and marathon races they CLUBS AND SOCIETIES FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER. Sunday afternoon, March S, at 4 o'clock, Prof. Spencer, of the Chicago Conservatory of Music, will render several numbers. Mrs. Celia Parker Woolley will give an interpretation, with readings of Ibson's drama "An Enemy of the People." Miss Wetmore, of the Chicago Kindergarten College, is professional story teller in the girls' classes for the spring term. The Center Boys' Unity Club gave its monthly social Thursday evening when guests were present from neighboring Settlements. Mr. Sherwood, of the Division St. Y. M. C. A., is assisting Mr. L. Lloyd Stone in his practical talks to boys. NONPAREIL CLUB. The Nonpareil Club held its business meeting of February with Messrs. E. and L. Simpson, 3548 Rhodes avenue. Business prevailed the entire evening. The social meeting was held with Mr. Elmer Tolmire, 3516 Prairie avenue. The majority of the members were present. The club on this date received Mr. Harvard White as a member. Mr. Harvard White rendered some excellent piano selections, which the club enjoyed very much. THE UNIVERSITY SOCIETY. The very excellent public program rendered at the Negro Fellowship League on last Sunday afternoon, was presented by The University Society. Those participating were Miss Lenora T. Curtiss at piano; Miss Irene L. McCoy, elocution; Mr. E. O. Marshall, piano; Miss Eva Simpson read a very interesting paper that brought much comment from those present, her subject being "Inter-racial Prejudice"; Miss Arnette Danner recited from Dunbar. UPSILON SIGMA KAPPA. Installation of officers was the order of the evening at the last meeting of the Upsilon Sigma Kappa, held at the home of Miss Geraldine Hodges, 3308 Rhodes avenue. The new official roll reads: Miss Eloise Carey, president; Henry J. Callis, vice president; Miss Eva Overton, recording secretary; Julian Dawson, corresponding secretary; Miss Bertha Moseley, treasurer; Miss Annabel Carey, journalist; Samuel Harris Rosenberg, critic. The thoughtful and encouraging talks made by each officer upon the assumption of his new duties, and especially the plans for the coming term, unfolded by the president, argue that the coming months will be among the most pleasurable and profitable in the history of Upsilon Sigma Kappa. FOURTNIGHTLY CLUB The Fournightly Whist and Literary Club met Monday, March 2, at the residence of Mrs. Ralph Davenport. Sewing with the feature of the day. Many useful and dainty little things being made for the arrival of a little visitor that is expected at that address at an early date, after which a four-course lunchon was served and a literary program rendered. Mrs. T. H. Allen, instrumental solo; Mrs. Bingham, vocal solo, and a general discussion on many of the foremost topics of the day. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. THE WORLD OF SPO BY FRANK A. C. YOUNG. but right in and try, many making good showing. Leit, Jimmy Smith of P company will take a relay team to compete against the First, Second, Third and Seventh regiments in the regimental relay race. Five will make the team and the eight will be there you can be assured. Patrick Young, Armour Henderson, Hinckel, will face the music. Again the big city has it on us. They give some of the hottest basketball contests ever seen. Howard University five makes the burg it's second home. They have appeared there several times this winter against the Alphas, the St. Christopher, Monticello, Hampton University, and are to be seen against the Columbia University alumni five. The games usually precede a dance. The fair sex have learned to understand the game and "enuf said." Mr. Tucker of the Y. M. C. A. is out with a defy that he can beat all comers at handball. He goes some, all right, taking them with either hand. And for a man his size he is fast on his feet. The Emergencies are to have a fast ball team this summer and their captain. Hon. Avendorph, says they don't intend to bite the dust for none—much applause. ATHLETIC TEST. Regular athletic test was held Tuesday in the afternoon and evening. The results were: For the total of day class, Duke first with a total of 269 points; Higgins second with 261. Winner in the night class was Dudley with a total of 268 points, and second came Maxwell with 252. Two good marks were made, the fastest time for the hundred yard walk went to Dudley, who heeled and toed the distance in 18 seconds flat. The springboard high jump went to Lightfoot, who cleared the bar at 7 ft. 4 ins. Swimming contest will take place along about the latter part of April and is only open to men spectators. AMERICAN ROSE. The American Rose Club meet Wednesday afternoon, March 4, at the residence of Mrs. S. P. House, 3731 Rhodes avenue. An appetizing lunch-on was served by the hostess. The embroidery class is doing fine work under the instruction of Mrs. Patterson. We adjourned to meet with Mrs. Mildred Williams, 3646 Forest avenue, March 11. CLOTEE SCOTT SETTLEMENT Sunday, March 8, at 4 o'clock, Dr. Rosalie Ladova will speak before the Sunday afternoon Club on "The Care of the Insane in the State Asylum and Political Machinery." Dr. Ladova is a physician and surgeon of very high repute, and had practical experience at the state institution. Dr. Chas. L. Lewis will also make an address, and all are sure to be well informed as Dr. Lewis usually handles his subject well, showing deep research work. Dr. Lewis is one of our young dentists and we feel honored to have him with us. 20TH CENTURY ART. The Twentieth Century Art Club met Thursday, Feb. 28, at the home of Mrs. I. Riddle, 4508 Evans avenue. The hostess served a delicious luncheon. Several donations to the needy were voted out of the funds. FLEUR DE LIS ART CLUB. The Fleur De Lis Art Club met at the home of Mrs. Ann Scott, 5330 Dearborn street, February 25. The meeting was well attended. A dainty luncheon was served and all voted a very pleasant evening. The ladies are becoming more industrious each week. RAYMOND DANCING CLUB. On Tuesday evening, March 2, 1914, the officers and members of Raymond Dancing School witnessed the crowning success of their efforts. The officers especially have worked hard to make each successive meeting the most enjoyable and the largest in number. During the past week many applications to join the club have been sent in to the secretary. These new members were on hand early Tuesday to obtain their full share of the evening's entertainment. The club not only had the pleasure of affording enjoyment for these new members, but also for the members of a sorority whom they had invited as their guests for the evening. And their repeated expressions of what a fine time they had had made every club member feel happy and proud of having done so well. Other older guests were also present, and their praises were also heard many times during the evening. Mr. Lewis, the principal of the school, and several of the teachers having charge of other rooms in the school, spent a few moments with us during the evening, and were very well pleased with the way the club had arranged things. VOLUNTEER WORKERS. The Volunteer Workers' Charity Club met on the above date at the residence of Mrs. Mattie Wright, 450 East 37th street. There was a large number of the members present with their spring smiles on. After the usual routine of business was completed the lady on courtesy, Mrs. Mary Webster, introduced the visitors, and all spoke encouragingly commending the work of the club and its work. SPORTING NEWS FROM THE COLLEGES EXPERT COMMENT BASKET BALL. Y. M. C. A., 18; Delsarte A. C., 8. The much looked for competition is at last about to arrive. The Y. M. C. A. five hooked up with the Delsarte A. C. of Hyde Park Saturday night and some basket ball was seen. The visitors never had a look in. They were held to two baskets, one by Arnold and one by Wilson. The rest of their score came from free throws resulting from fouls. In all they used eight men, the Y using six. A large crowd of rooters was present, most rooting for the Delsarte team. Fair sex was there too. The lineup: Delsarte Y. M. C. A. Arnold Goings Wilson Hammond McDougal Lewis Louis Lovell Mack Mundy Baskets—Arnold, Wilson, Lovell, Mundy, Hammond, Golings (4). Free throws—Curry, Hammond (2), Lovell, Mundy, Arnold, Wilson (3). Referee—McDougal, Scorer—Washington. Last Thursday night Harvard won from Yale and Wisconsin trimmed Illinois. This is a regular league among the evening classes and is open to visitors. It costs nothing and good games can be seen. Come out and bring the ladies. Harvard got the jump on their rivals in the first half and won with ease. Score: Harvard—19 Yale—9 Maxwell Reese Crawford Mundy Lewis Blevins Allen Reed Dusenbury Duncan Baskets—Maxwell (2), Lewis, Reese (2), Dusenbury, Blevins (5), Mundy (2). Free throws—Allen, Blevins, Referee—Washington. Umpire—Simons. Wisconsin—10 Illinois—12 Leavell Curry Grandpre Reese Banister Johnson Williams Pease Langston Jackson Baskets—Reese, Williams, Curry (4), Leavell (3). Free throws—Grandpre, Leavell, Curry (2). Umpire—Washington. Referee—Simons. Mrs. Hattie May Gloster favored us with a beautiful solo. SILVER LEAF CLUB The Silver Leaf Pleasure Club met Monday evening at the residence of the secretary, Mr. Carl Ingalls, of 3227 Vernon avenue. The club is rapidly increasing. There has been quite a few new members joined in the last two meetings, and still continues its rapid increase. Their next meeting will be a pleasure meeting held at the residence of Mr. Lenox of 65 East 36th street, next Monday evening, March 9th. EUREKA FINE ART CLUB Eureka Fine Art Club met on Tuesday, March 5, at the residence of Mrs. Fannie Cruse. 6448 Howard avenue, and reported a delightful time. A fourcourse luncheon being served. At our last meeting we had with us Mrs. Lizzie Early. The club is to have this month quotation of the Lawrence Dunbar. Our next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Greenfield. 3150 La Salle street. GEAUDEAMUS CLUB The Geaudeamus Club met at Mrs. A. Brown's home, it being a business meeting there was lots of things to be done. Quite a bit of new work was outlined for the spring. The president and members after the meeting attended the Phyllis Wheatly carnival. The embroidery class met at Mrs. Liggins' home, 505 East 36th street, March 2. The members are doing beautiful work and hope to have an exhibit soon. The next meeting to be at Mrs. Clay's, 3237 Wabash avenue, Monday, March 9, at 8 p.m. TRUE REFORMERS. M. T. Bailey, State Deputy of Illinois and chief of Chicago Division of the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R., states that the Grand Fountain will re-establish itself in all the Western states, and that he had received letters from enthusiastic. True Reformers from Denver, Colo.; Los Angeles, Cal. and Dallas, Tex., as well as from cities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Michigan and Illinois, seeking information with respect to the success of the Grand Fountain with the intention of enrolling for the purpose of assisting and rehabilitating the work of the William Washington Brown, Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers. He held conferences with True Reformers on the north, west and south sides of Chicago, in Evanston, Lake Forest and Morgan Park, as well as answered communications referred to. He states that Mr. Ross, and other grand officers would soon find their ways to the west to help create some enthusiasm in the new work. He has just paid $125 on the account of the death of Mary. M. T. C. Clark, a deceased member of King of the West Fort, 1908, and is expecting other checks within a few days. He predicted that within a short time the organization which was once pointed to with one index finger by the men, women and children by thousands, from the golden gates of California to the hillsides of Maine and from the sunny south to the frozen regions of the north, under the administration of Mr. Floyd Ross, at its head, would soon take its place in the ranks of the people. PROGRESSIVE NEGRO LEAGUE. The Progressive Negro League met with and was entertained by Mr. and HOURS: 10 A. M. TO 10 P. M. PHONE AUTOMATIC 74-548 The Largest, Best and Cheapest PRACTICAL MUSIC SCHOOL All Brass and Stringed Instruments, Violin, Piano, Mandolin and Guitar Visit the Free Monthly Recitals at our School by the Pupils. Tickets Given at School. Conducted by W. L. JACKSON, 3109 STATE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville and Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday FINEST THEATRE IN AMERICA 3110-12 State St. Chicago, Ill. Performers Send In Your Open Time Mrs. Wilburn, 4344 Forestville avenue, Sunday afternoon. An excellent program was rendered which was as follows: Reading, "Success," Mr. Geo. W. Fields; bass solo, "In the Depths of the Sea," Mr. C. J. Jackson; vocal solo, "Who Knows?" Mrs. S. E. Jones; address on Frederick Douglas by Mr. W. A. Wallace, president of the Wallace wholesale and retail bakery company. Addresses were also delivered to the club by Mr. Anthony Overton, the president of the Hygienic Manufacturing Co., and also by S. Rev. Daniel Beatty, pastor of the Dan Martin Mission of 710 Wells Street. All of the addresses were very interesting. The next meeting will be held with Rev. E. P. Robinson, 3828 Vernon avenue. In speaking for the new officers, M. T. Bailey, a member of the nominating committee, says that they will be ready to make a report in the next regular meeting, as the majority of the committee had previous engagements to prevent them from meeting at the time stated. S. Q. J.'s. Mrs. Elna Frye was hostess to the S. Q. J.'s Saturday afternoon. Time and space cannot permit a description of Mrs. Frye's menu only to say it was one of the swellest that has ever been served by any-hostess during the season. The indies were entertained with classical piano selections during the entire afternoon. After a very closely contested game of whist, the monthly prizes were awarded. First prize, Mrs. Marguerite Hudson, handsome cut glass fruit stand; second prize, a cut glass fern dish, Mrs. Frankye Henderson. The next meeting will be March 14. CRITERION CLUB. The Criterion Club meet Friday, Feb 27, at 3708 Wabash. After the business of the evening there was music and Miss Katherine Williams, the hostess, served luncheon, about midnight. The Criterions will render a musical program at the Fulton Street M. E. Church on Sunday evening, March 29 New members, Mrs. Bessie Mason Boyd, Miss Amy Sickles. Next meet friday, March 6, at the residence of Miss Leila Booker, of Austin. PEERLESS CLUB. The Perless Club held their weekly business meeting Monday evening, March 2, at the residence of Mr. Geo. Ganaway, 5818 Lafayette avenue. There was a large attendance, and a very interesting meeting held. The president, Mr. Pearmont, read a paper, followed by a short talk by Mr. Cornellus, and Mr. Ganaway, which was interesting and also very instructive. The next meeting will be March 11, at the home of Mr. Raymond Green, 4443 Langley avenue. BRIDGE WHIST Miss Elizabeth Clark and several other girls have organized a bridge whist club. The membership is very select. POINSETTIA CLUB: The Poinsettia Embroidery Club meet with Mrs. Neal Monday afternoon. Next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Cora Marshall, 549 Bryant street, a special invitation to which all members are cordially invited to be present. IDLE HOUR SOCIAL AND ART CLUB. The Idle Hour Social and Art Club met at Mrs. M. King's, 3606 State street, Tuesday afternoon, March 3, 1914, from 1 to 4 p.m. The hostess served an elaborate four-course lunch on that was enjoyed by all. Progressive whist was the feature of the afternoon, it being the club's social day. There were three prizes given. Corinne Metcalf, first prize, a bonbon dish; Mrs. Dyson, second, a shgar shaker, and M. Ragland the booby, a holy water bottle. Mrs. Narcissa Haynes was a visitor to the club, and spoke very highly of it. HAMPTONIANS HOLD DUNBAR MEETING. League Reporter, P. J. Simms. Tuesday night, March 3, the Chicago Armstrong League's program committee entertained the league at the home of Mrs. Joseph Brown, at 4840 Dearborn street. Prayer was offered by Rev. A. B. Lee. Owing to the absence of Mr. Clifford Atkins, who was called home to attend his brother's funeral, Mrs. Essie Wilson gave a very good sketch of Paul L. Dunbar's life. Miss Lula Wilson recited very beautifully the last poem Dunbar wrote, "When All Is Done." Every member enjoyed the ent- tainment very much and are anxious, awaiting the next meeting, which will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Harris, 5255 Wabash avenue PROGRESSIVE WHIST CLUB. The Progressive Whist Club of the South Side met in regular session at the residence of the president, Mr. James Tounstead, 4706 Wabash avenue. The games as usual were closely contested. First prize was awarded to Mr. T. J. Brazielton; second prize to the host, Mr. Joe Garner, who knows how and what to serve. Miss Mable Hunt favored the club with several piano solos, which all enjoyed very much. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Brooks of Denver, Colo. CARNATION CLUB Carnation Club will give a masquerade ball at the Masonic hall, 3956 State street, March 17, St. Patrick's day. Music by Garfield Wilson's orchestra. 7-14 CHICAGO ARMSTRONG LEAGUE. The Chicago Armstrong League held its regular at 4840 Dearborn street, March 3, at 8 o'clock. The meeting was well attended. The next regular meeting will be at the same place April 7. Mr. Clifford Atkins was missed from this meeting. All members extend to him their sympathy while on his sad mission. All were glad to see Mrs. Samuel Harris and Mr. Perey Simm at this meeting. We hope all Hamptonfans will make a strong effort to attend the future meetings. JUNIOR LEAGUE. The Junior League Social Club held its weekly meeting at the residence of Edward Cowell, 3546 Forest avenue. The club adjourned to meet at the residence of Ulysses Edwards, 3320 Robey street. IMPERIAL ART CLUB. The Imperial Art Embroidery Club met at 5104 Wabash avenue, Mrs. Lizzie McCalley, hostess. This club is doing good work under the able instruction of Mrs. Elsie Greer. After a short literary program the hostess served a dainty two-course luncheon. JOLLY TWENTY PLEASURE. The Jolly Twenty Pleasure Club was entertained by Mrs. Frank Bush at the home of Mrs. Irving, 3140 Rhodes avenue. A splendid program was rendered. THE JOLLY TWENTY CLUB. The Jolly Twenty Club met Wednesday evening, Feb. 25, at 3140 Rhodes avenue. Mrs. Stella Bush, hostess. A program was rendered to the enjoyment of the many visitors present. Miss Bertha Lowry read an amusing sketch of the club's members. A pianist was at the piano and dancing was a feature of the evening. Refreshments were daintily served. Next meeting with Mrs. Frances Campbell 320 Dempst street, Evanston, Ill. STEWARDESS UNION The Stewardess union met at Wayman Chapel last Thursday on the North Side. About 35 stewardesses from nearly every church in the city and as far out as Harvey, III., was represented in that body of ladies, and with Sister, Woodard of Bethel church our president, she gave the ladies intelligent and lovely instructions as to the duties of a stewardess. The meeting was grand and all present enjoyed being there and the ladies of Wayman Chapel served all with a nice lunch. PORTER USES FISTS Los Angeles, Cal., March 6.—Mr. R. H. Scott (Dady Scott) employed as a Pullman porter out of the Los Angeles district, reported for duty on his regular run, train No. 9. Some misunderstanding arose between the Pullman company and Mr. Scott and he was reported to the superintendent as intoxicated, and not fit for service. Mr. Scott without hesitation investigated the matter and found out just what the trouble was, and he and the Pullman conductor settled it right then and there. He whipped the conductor to his own satisfaction in the S. P. terminal, and then went down to the police station and posted a $25 cash bond. When he was fined the next day it was only $10. Gentlemen, we need some Mr. Scott. When we stop whipping the conductors down at the big gate and on the street corner and pool rooms and have them to understand that we are always for the right thing we all will be better off. MRS. PRESTON KEMPER VISITS RELATIVES IN SOUTH. Riverside, Ill., March 6—Mrs. Presson Kemper has gone to Florence, Ala., to visit friends and relatives. CHANNEL ONE YEAR UNDER PRESIDENT WILSON AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY Review Shows That Bishop Walters' Roseate Talk Was Only a Dream—Politically the Most Disastrous Year Since Reconstruction—Races Lose Ground All Along the Line—Offices Held During Republican Administration Taken Away and Given to White Men. GAIN CONSISTS OF Holdover Officers Are Few—Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Decds, Promotes White Woman Clerk to $1,200 Position Over Many Efficient Afro-Americans—Democratic Officials, However, Will Put the Rollers Under Him, Too, When the Time Comes. By Ralph W. Tyler. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Washington, D. C., March 4.—The Democrats have been in charge of the national administration just a year today. The year has been the most disastrous on the political fortunes of the race of any year since reconstruction. A year ago tonight the Afro-American Democrats assembled hero tendered Bishop Walters a banquet. At that time they were clated with hopes, and visions of offices which they thought would fall from the political plum tree with but a slight shake. At the banquet Bishop Walters, then acknowledged by one wing of Afro-American Democracy as the political leader, and who had advocated the support of Woodrow Wilson by the race, and who also assured the race that, if elected, Mr. Wilson would extend to the race recognition equal to that received under the Republicans, made a speech. The good bishop painted the advantages which would inure to the race under the Wilson administration in highly glittering colors, and even went so far in his address as to advise the Republican office-holders present to pack their trunks for they had to go, and their places would be filled by Afro-American Democrats. "What the Race Lost." A review of "the year under Wilson" will disclose what the race has lost, and what it has gained, if any gain: The following offices, which were filled by men of the race under the Republican administration, are now filled by white men, under the presi- dent Democratic administration; Assistant attorney general, minister to Haiti, auditor for the navy, register of the treasury, assistant register of the treasury, consul at Cape Haitian, Haiti; consul at Corinto, Nicaragua; consul at Cognac, France; receiver of the land office at Little Rock, Ark.; receiver of the land office at Vicksburg, Miss.; receiver of the land office at Montgomery, Ala.; collector of customs at Beuford, S. C.; collector of customs at St. Mary's, Ga.; collector of customs at Jacksonville, Fla.; assistant chief of division in office of navy auditor at Washington; sectional chief in office of navy auditor at Washington. To these places enumerated can be added many clerical positions in the post office department and railway mail service throughout the country lost to the race. The race might have stood the loss of these political offices with complacency. But insult was added to injury when the present administration introduced segregation in several departments of the government. Another thing that must be charged up under "loss" is the introduction of no less than a half dozen bills in Congress, by Democrats, to provide for the repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment, Jim Crow street cars in the District of Columbia, and to legalize separation of the races in the public service. Still another thing to be charged up under "loss," and perhaps the most stunning blow of all, is the defeat of the Jones' amendment to the agricultural bill by the Democrats in Congress. The things we have gained under the Democratic administration will cause no paralysis of the fingers to jot them down. They consist of a small position given to Peter J. Smith in Boston, and a per diem job given to Ralph Langston in New York. These two positions were given at the behest of Bishop Walters, it is reported. Mr. Langston is the only Afro-American Democrat the bishop has been able to land. Only Four Holdovers. Mr. Langston, aside from Dr. Buckner, appointed minister to Liberia, is the only Afro-American Democrat to be recognized by this administration. Dr. Buckner's appointment was at the instigation of Senator Kern, of Indiana, and Bishop Walters had nothing to do with it. In offices of any prominence there are but four holdover Republicans: Internal Revenue Collector Anderson at New York, Internal Revenue Collector Cottrell at Honolulu, Recorder of Deeds Johnson at Washington, Assistant District Attorney Mathews at Boston, and Special Assistant District Attorney Cobb at Washington. Recorder of Deeds Johnson, in spite of his alleged attempt to curry favor with the Democrats by promoting newly appointed Democrats in his office over long-employed and efficient race employees, and a partial segregation of the em- ployes of color in his office to conform to the desires of the Democratic Fair Play Committee will be succeeded by a white Democrat after May next, when his term is up. The foregoing constitutes a review of "The Year-Under Wilson." Some of my erstwhile friends now in office may emit a "hollow-chested condemnation" because it was necessary to mention their name, by particularizing, in this review of our losses and gains under the Democracy, but it could not be helped. I have discovered, during my career as a newspaper writer, that the average office holder is a thin-skinned carnivora who regards it as newspaper's inviolate duty to regale the public with their (the office-holder's) pre-eminence, and regard it as hors de propos if the dear public that supports the newspapers is given a bit of accurate news minus the haut gout for the office-holder. Mr. Johnson Promotes White Clerk. The local white dailies here rather featured the promotion of Margaret M. Killeen, a white clerk in the recorder of deeds office, to the position of index clerk, paying $1,200. This is the highest clerical salary in that office. She was promoted by Henry Lincoln Johnson over many experienced and highly efficient Afro-American clerks, who have been waiting for years for a promotion. This white clerk was only appointed to a position in Mr. Johnson's office four months ago. She is the daughter of a white contractor, George Killeen, familiarly known as the "Warhorse of District Democracy." The young woman herself was treasurer of the Woman's Democratic Club, and during the last campaign served as private secretary to her brother-in-law, John Costello, Democratic national committeeman for the district. This explanation may account for Mr. Johnson's having promoted her over the heads of experienced and highly efficient clerks of his own race, not one of whom draws more than $900 per annum, and the majority of whom average about $2 per diem. GENERAL VILLA— GEORGE GOLDSBY? (Continued from Page 1.) he did not look for just treatment and he disappeared. Nobody's Fool. "When the army convened he was not on hand. They called it desertion but I know that we lost a good man. He had a wife and two children. The woman had a hard time of it. She was plucky though and earned money washing the men's clothes. Later she married Sergent Horace Jackson. Charles H. Grierson, son of Benj. H. Grierson, now leuenant-colonel of the 10th cavalry, was second leuenant of Troop 4 at that time. I do not know Mr. W. A. Haynes or Fred Scott, but Thomas H. Alsop (retired) of Ft. Assinaboi, Mont., is the only living member of Troop D that I know. Goldsby was a wise one in everything. He is by no means a fool. If further conformation is wanted I refer you to ex-Leuenant Henry O. Flipper, who was an officer in the same regiment at the same time." Prominence No Surprise. "If General Villa is George Goldsby it is not surprising that he has attained such a high rank in the military affairs of Mexico," said a former cavalryman, "for the Afro-American bravery and ability is recognized and appreciated in every country but his own. In the army and navy of England, France and Germany he ranks according to merit. They dot the civilized world over, haunting any clime where a man may rise by ability unhampered by race prejudice. America Is Ashamed of Her Own. America is Ashamed of Her Own. "The American army is ashamed of its Afro-American soldiers. Major Young is isolated in far-off Africa, the 24th and 25th Infantry and the 9th and 10th Cavalry cannot be officered by the men of the race who have spent life-times in the service and oft-times excel in knowledge their white superior officers. Many stories are told of the efficiency of Major Young when he lutenant and captain, but the white men received all the credit. Fate is a strange thing and General Villa, upon whom the United States depends to drive out President Huerta, may yet show this ungrateful country of ours that the best fighting material is at their right hand in large numbers." TWIN CITIES IN REVIEW Minneapolis and St. Paul Events of Interest—Church and Other Happenings. By P. F. Hall. (Special to The Defender.) Minneapolis, Minn., March 6—Mrs. Wm. Bell of 3812 Prairie avenue, Chicago, Ill., has been a visitor at the Twin Cities and for the past several weeks has been royally entertained by the society leaders here. Mrs. James R. Jones of 483 Charles street, St. Paul, gave a reception for Mrs. Bell and niece. She has also been the guest of Mrs. Howard for four weeks and her husband, who has charge of cafe cars of the C., M. & St. Paul R. R. Miss Carrie Harris, Mrs. F. H. Burke and Mrs. O. A. Howard were among those who entertained Mrs. Bell. She certainly was royally entertained by the Twin Cities. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT Our Gary, Ind., Agent in a letter containing his report says. The Chicago Defender is a household necessity and establishes hope when hope seems not to abound." This is a plain statement and we would like to know what you think about it. GEORGE CHIVIS BETTER. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Oakland, Cal., March 8.-George Chivis, known all over the United States as the publisher of a railroad magazine, is said to be greatly improved. Mr. Chivis has been in ill health for several months. He expects to be "in the harness" by spring. News of the Churches ST. THOMAS' CHURCH. The observance of the solemn season of Lent at this church is being religiously adhered to. The congregations on Sunday mornings are large, and the worshipers show by their attention that they are greatly interested in the sermons which are being delivered by the rector, Father Massiah. It does one good to listen to a man who is not only able to express his religious convictions strongly, but impresses one with his sincerity. Next Sunday morning the subject of the father's sermon will be "The First Five Minutes After Death." GRACE PRESBYTERIAN. At Grace Presbyterian Church twenty-six persons were received into the church last Sunday morning at the communion service at which there was a large attendance. Six of these were baptized. One member joined at the evening service. The Rev. Par of St. Louis assisted at the communion service. The lecture room of the church was well filled last Wednesday at prayer meeting and nearly every one present took part. It was a splendid meeting. Mr. Preston, one of the new converts, has joined the choir. The regular teachers' and officers' meeting was held Monday evening at the church. Mrs. Green, one of the oldest members of the church, is seriously ill at her home, on 67th street, near Wentworth avenue. Morning service, 10:45; Sunday school, 12:45; prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 p. m.; evening service, 7:45 p. m.; choir practice Saturday, 7:45 p. m. WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Our services for last Sunday were on a par with those of the past few weeks. In the afternoon the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society held a very excellent special service and rally. We were doubly blessed in having with us the Gospel Choir and Rev. Sing. Our Friday evening meetings are increasing in interest and zeal. We are very desirous of having each and every member of our church feel it-his and her indispensable duty to attend the mid-week services on Wednesday and Friday evenings. The services for Sunday will be as usual and the pastor will preach both morning and evening. The members are urged to be present and bring their friends especially to the morning service. The pastor will present a message well worth hearing. Special attention is called to the dramatic entertainment in which Professor Thomas of New York will appear in this church on Thursday evening, March 12, under the auspices of the Progressive Club. This organization is young in the church and deserves every encouragement in the efforts it puts forth. Professor Thomas comes well recommended and offered us an evening well worth while. The third Sunday in the month is our third quarterly meeting. Rev. Brewer of St. Stephen's A. M. E. church will preach the sacramental sermon at 3 o'clock. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. "Lord give us souls" was the earnest cry of every faithful Christian at the revival services held at this church last week. The old regulars and a few of the young who have the witness within got down as it were in suck cloth and ashes and agonized with their God, in the interest of those who knew Him not. Up until Tuesday evening there were no converts. But we are not discouraged, only more anxious to continue. We are praying, meditating and hoping that by this time next week, those who have come out each night asking prayer shall have found Jesus Christ precious to their souls. Dr. Wilson has been leading the forces each night, and he is wrapped up in the spirit and enthusiastic about the "Master's business." His sermons are full of good news for all, and be speak much care and forethought upon the part of the speaker whose whole ambition is to save souls. ST. LUKE M. E. CHURCH. The pastor is happy to know that the people in the community and the membership are learning to appreciate the fact that the service begins promptly at 10:45 a. m. and 8 p. m. At the morning service on last Sunday the pastor preached in his usual good and forceful way. Subject, "Behold the Man (Christ)." Come and visit us on next Sunday and note how we have grown and improved during our first conference year; you may then wish to connect with us. The Sunday school is growing nicely and we are happy to state that Mr. T. Smith has been reelected to continue the success of the work. The classes have been reorganized; there are now five classes with twenty members each. Will you attend class meeting? You may choose any class you wish. Class meets every Wednesday evening. If you are a member of St. Luke's will you kindly be present on next Sunday. There will be some very important notices read which will affect the membership the following week. THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH. One of the most beautiful and impressive services ever held in the Institutional Church was that held last Sabath evening at which forty-one men and women were installed as trustees, stewards, stewardesses, deaconesses, etc. Dr. L. M. Fenwick preached an excellent sermon on "Workers Together With God, over which Dr. Carey delivered an impressive charge to those who had been chosen to serve the church in the exalted and sacred positions. A beautiful certificate was presented each officer. The pastor's THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. Sunday morning sermon on "The Quest for God," was greatly enjoyed. Tomorrow the pastor will preach at 11 a. m. and also at 7:30 p. m. NEW HOPE FREE BAPTIST CHURCH. Regular services Sunday at 11 o'clock. Rev. J. Connors, pastor of New Hope, preached for the congregation. At 1:30 Sunday school held its regular services. At 3 p. m. had a glorious praise service. At 8 p. m. Rev. J. Connors preached also for the attendants. very Wednesday night, preaching. Every Friday night is praise service. Every fourth Sunday is our rally day. Come out and enjoy a glorious time with us. Rev. J. Connors, pastor. QUINN CHAPEL. On last Sunday morning the 11 o'clock service was very well attended. Rev. Anderson occupied the pulpit. Quite a number responded to the call for assistance from Trinity Mission. The Sunday school was well attended and very interesting. The superintendent is busy making preparations for Easter. PRAIRIE STATE EVENTS By Nellie Early. Jacksonville, IL, March 6—Six successful operations were performed recently at the Home Squirtarium by Dr. Kninniebrew. Mrs. Clara Mosely has recovered sufficiently to be taken to her home on South Fayette street from the Home Squirtarium. Mr. George Williams of Chicago is the guest of his wife and son of 915 North Diamond street. Mr. Charley and Lewis Jackson have gone to Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Josie Champ of Springfield, Ill., is a guest in our city. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Jackson are residing on West Edgmond street. Revival meetings are being held at the McCabe Church on North Cox street. Mrs. Alice Clark conducts the meetings. Edward Davis of Pittsfield visited here recently. Mr. Henry Eugene Nasby was a Springfield visitor March 1. The Pleasant Hour Club met February 27 with Mrs. C. H. Freeman on West Morgan street. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Annie Coleman, Mrs. J. Dunn and Mrs. C. M. Sharp. Mrs. Ella D. Glass of St. Paul, Minn., a friend of Mrs. C. H. Freeman, sent the prizes for the club; also the scorecards. The Golden Sceptre Temple gave a successful chicken supper February 28 at the hall on South Mamaisterre street. Mr. Thomas Jackson of South Sandy street is visiting friends in Ladonia, Mo. Mr. Tom Jordan, porter at the Dunlap Hotel, was called to Missouri on account of the illness of his father. Miss Malene Moore of Pittsfield, Ill., has been the guest of her brother and sister. Mr. Charley Burghart of Greenfield was the guest of Mr. Frank Mallory of South Main street March 2 and 3. Mr. Nelson Saunders and family, who have been living in the country, are now residing on South Lurton street. The supper given February 25 by the Brotherhood at the Second Baptist Church was well attended. Blind Boone will appear at Mt. Emery Baptist Church March 13. The minstrel will be held March 9 at Company L hall. Miss Mabel Lee Ferris of South Eby街 is doing some excellent music work. Miss Lenora Kinniebrow has been on the sick list. Miss Nellie Early, who recently and injured herself, is some better at this writing. Chestine Mason of Joliet, Ill., is now a waiter at the Dunlap Hotel. He is residing on West State street. A very pleasant party was given February 20 at the home of Mrs. Ray Hill on East Chamber street in honor of Miss Malene Moore of Pittsfield. Miss Lyons of Mexico, Mo. is visiting Mrs. Arthur Carter of South Eby街 street. Mrs. Allen Rhodes has returned to Chicago. For house painting, floor polishing and carpenter work neatly done see Mr. Samuel Rhodes of 650 South West street. The Civic League meeting was held February 24 at the Second Baptist Church. The next meeting will be held at the Bethel A. M. E. Church. CHICAGO HEIGHTS. Chicago Heights, March 6—Mrs. Williams is much better and will return to her home this week. Mrs. Lola Stark's baby is quite ill and required the attention of a doctor. Mrs. White is up again and all wish her a speedy return to health. Mr. Merrett A. Russell has been quite ill with a heavy cold. Mrs. M. Thompson is sick in the east, where she is visiting her son, who is presiding elder in the Boston district. The Sunday Club of the A. M. E. church met at 6:30 p. m. and rendered a nice program. Mr. Mitchell read a paper on "The Seven Ages of Man." Next Sunday at 6:30 Mr. D. R. Johnson will read a paper on hygiene. The young people are giving a great many literary treats. A WEEK IN GLENCOE (Special to The Defender.) Glencoe, Ill., March 6.—The Dramatic Club presented their new play Thursday evening, March 5, at the A. M. E. church. The A. M. E. choir will give their musical concert on the 20th, instead of the 15th. The First Baptist Church are still giving their Saturday night suppers. Mrs. John Allen is expected home this week from Kentucky, where she went to bury her husband. Mrs. Marion Jones gave a reception in honor of Mr. Jones, her brother-in-law from Iowa. Mr. Perey Baker and Mr. M. Jones made a flying trip up to their farms this week to get things ready to move early this spring. Mr. Peterson of Beloit, Wis., visited his father, Rev. Peterson, this week. Preaching at both churches every Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. All are invited. Keep up with the times by reading the Defender, for sale at Lathan store, Sponge in Jar. A sponge in a porcelain umbrella stand will keep the umbrellas from striking the bottom of the jar, which is often broken in this way, and will also absorb the rainwater from a wet umbrella. Woods Contain Many Homes of Much Interest, Where Live the Little Wild Folk. Sometimes when the eternal struggle between the two human impulses to go, to stay, leaves the former triumphant, I ding forth, impatient of the limitations of my own threshold, a writer in Scribner's says. Though the little white house with the drooping roof looks the embodiment of home and of sheltering peace, for the time I will none of it, being breathtaking for knowledge of how life has fared with others. Lingering along the open road, I read much of the experience of my neighbors, human and other, written on their doorways. The bank swallows with their fascinating thresholds in the sand cliff near by; the orioles, with their safe, high thresholds of silken en thread; the squirrel whose doorway is a hole in a decayed chestnut; the woodchuck, into whose house I almost stepped, uninvited, are of undying interest. I know an old frog who lives down by a bend in the river, a philosopher, a friendly Dlogenes, crooning and booming from his damp and charming residence, sheltered by reeds and lily pads. His surprised and scolding protest the other night when a canoe, gliding too near, violated the sanctity of his watery threshold, roused sympathy of full understanding in me. We are not so far as we think from the stages of undbrusive life that go in meadow and wayside. 'The wood near us is one great threshold of innumerable homes and suggest a hundred points of contact with our own; through the silences bright, brave eyes watch the intruder from beyond the guarded doorways. I feel my pride in house building put to shame by these little houses, often stronghold and larder in one, hidden with wise cunning and showing a tender and secret wisdom shut from me. I like to watch people, too, at their doorways; the white headed carpenter, who sits on the front step of his little brown house by the aqueduct; the bent old woman at the edge of the wood who banks her tiny habitation with leaves when winter comes her way; the "spinsters and the knitters in the sun," on their old-fashioned porches in the old-fashioned villages near by. From all the walks and ways of life what knowledge have these folk brought home; word, or look, or gesture, may perhaps bring some fragment of their hard won wisdom to me as I pass. Oldest Drama Extant. Oldest Drama Extant. A dispatch from Madison, Wis., about two weeks ago informed readers of the Times that the students in the State university were about to stage the book of Job. Professor Kallen of the university, who had the staging in hand, remarked that he had not dramatized the work, "but simply restored it to the form in which it was originally written for the ancient liebrews." Then the reporter who sent the information out to the world added the remark, "This is different from the opinion of most of the big men in literature today." The "big men in literature today" may differ from the university man of Madison, but he has with him the biggest literary men of the past. Among these is Thomas Carlyle, who holds the book of Job is the oldest specimen of drama extant. It would be impossible to tell where the book originated, but it is far older than Moses, and the writer knew not only human nature, but the geographical features of the whole world as known in Moses' time and a good deal later. —Los Angeles Times. Chinese or English? We hear a good deal nowadays about spelling reform, but Sir William Ramsay believes it is a pity that we did not from the beginning adopt the chinese language instead of our own! The Chinese did not spell; they used symbols which conveyed ideas. The Chinese language had the great advantage that it could be read much quicker than any spelled language. It went straight from the symbol to the brain as an idea. Although he would not support the adoption of a new alphabet or the lines of the Chinese system, he felt that it was a pity that 3,000 or 4,000 years ago our ancestors did not adopt the chinese system. Outside of the scientists there will not be many to deplore the choice of the English language to that pictographic affair the unhappy Chinese scholars are afflicted with. Got Even With Deputy A deputy of the Italian parliament recently lost his shirt in a sleeping compartment while on a railway journey. He wrote an indignant letter to the directors of the line, in which he said: "It is shameful that the railway servants, for whom so much has been done by members of parliament, should dare to appropriate the belongings of passengers." A few days after this protest he received a letter signed by 200 railway employees and enclosing a postal order for $1.50, which, the letter said, was the result of a small collection, and which the railway men hoped would enable him to buy another shirt. Not a Death From Rabies Director Viala, of the Pasteur Institute at Paris has just published his report for 1912. There were 395 persons treated who had been bitten by dogs suspected of rabies, and there were no deaths. Of that number France, as was natural, furnished all but eighteen. The little duchy of Luxemburg sent nine, Morocco three and Roumania two; Spain, Sweden, Dahomey and the United States each sent one. On and On. One of those dramatic critics in Chicago has this to say concerning the recent performance of a musical comedy: "Sometimes the rusi of laughter comes with a kind of aviation which teems with contagious strength and youth, and all the time the delightful entertaining goes on and on and on with no cessation or lag." "Yes, and how did they succeed in stopping it?"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Douglas 3534—PHONES—Automatic 72-857 THE CAFE—PLAZA—BUFFET 3727-29 South State Street CHICAGO, ILL. HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINING NIGHTLY 8 P. M. to 1 A. M. JAMES TRACY, Prop. Phone Douglas 883 Automatic 72-746 C. C. Hotel @ Buffet Cole & Catlin, Props. 3449 So. State St. Chicago, Ill. MISS KITTIE SCOTT, Prop. PHONE AUTO. 28-600 CALL AT THE "O-K" Restaurant For First Class Meals and Short Orders Coffee and Hot Biscuits a Breakfast Special 3033 SO. DEARBORN STREET Meals from 15 Cents and up Elects Officers—Many Encouraging Remarks—Segregation in the Public Schools of Chicago to Be Investigated—Revs. J. F. Thomas, H. J. Callis and J. T. Jenifer Pay a Tribute to the Loyalty of the Women of the Race. On last Monday morning at 10:30 about 700 women, representing the 52 clubs of the City Federation of Chicago, together with representatives from Milwaukee, Springfield, Glencoe, Evanston and other cities in the state, assembled at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in its regular quarterly. The morning was taken up with reports from the various clubs which were very encouraging. Following this, Rev. H. J. Callis, the pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church, was introduced and delivered a splendid address on the loyalty of the women and the splendid stand they made in the last primary election. He predicted that the future worth of the race would be of a higher standard and that some doors would be opened that had been closed. In the afternoon addresses were delivered by Mr. L. H. Ferriebe on "Segregation in the Public Schools of Chicago," which resulted in the appointment of a committee to investigate the same. Mrs. Ida W. Barnett also spoke and Mrs. Eva Jenifer delivered an address on the need of a Young Women's Christian Association for the women of the race in this city. Rev. J. F. Thomas, the pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, also spoke as did Rev. J. T. Jenifer, the historian of the A. M. E. conference. All spoke with respect to the loyalty of the women of the race and admonished them of their future duties in political as well as other activities. Tributes were paid to them for the part which they played in the last primary election with respect to the campaign of Mr. W. R. Cowan. Following these ad- Douglas 3534—PHONES THE CAFE—PLA 3727-29 South CHICAGO HIGH CLASS E NIGHTLY 8 P. JAMES TRA Phone Douglas 883 C. C. Hotel Cole & Cat 3449 So. State St. MISS KITTIE SCOTT, Prop. CALL AT "O-K" Ree For First Class Meals Coffee and Hot Biscuit 3033 SO. 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Mrs. Woodson of 6238 Ada street was called to the bedside of her daughter, who met with a serious accident. The mother of Mrs. W. Grammar of 6029 Loomis street is here on a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Haynes celebrated the fifthth anniversary of their marriage at their residence, 6042 South May street, Thursday evening last. Shiloh Baptist Church. Regular services every Sunday—11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 7 p. m. Prayer services Wednesday evening. Teachers' Board Friday night. In spite of the blizzard Sunday a large crowd turned out Sunday morning to partake of the Holy Communion. In the evening Rev. L. B. Brown of Georgia filled the pulpit. The chair gave a recital Thursday night in honor of Mr. George Duncan, the choreist. The Chinese party given by the Young Ladies' Club of the church was a success.—Rev. D. H. Harris, pastor, 6326 Marshfield avenue. Made a Hit With Him Jenkins—"Didn't that lawyer on the other side give you a terrible overhauling?" 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COURT GENERAL ROBERT ELLIOTT. No. 7295, Ancient Order of Foresters; meets every 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 I. Crittenden, Treasurer, Residence, 2114 Dearborn St. Phone Calumny 6914. B. Stanley Dortch, Chief Ranger, Residence, 5613 Wabash Ave. Phone Wentworth 6465. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1914. IF WE BUT KNEW How different everything would be If I knew you and you knew me: The world would move on like a song, 'Twould' simple be to right each wrong. We'd give the words of praise today 'That come but when we're laid away. In short we ne'er would disagree, If I knew you and you knew me. KEEPING IN YOUR PLACE Privilege and right are two words whose meaning often seems to be confounded. Webster gives the definition of right as "That which justly belongs to us." and of privilege, "A particular and peculiar benefit or advantage enjoyed by a person, beyond the common advantages of other citizens." As a race we lay great stress on getting what we commonly term our rights. This is all very well and good if we but knew where our rights began and where they ended, but unfortunately such is not the case. The privileges that are granted us from time to time soon become so firmly fixed in our minds that we assume that they are rights and we act accordingly. Perhaps the most flagrant abuse of a privilege is found daily on our surface and elevated roads. One or more colored men will board the cars with shovels, whitewash pails and brushes, their clothes reckening with dirt and instead of standing either on the front or back platform they push and shove their way through the crowd, besmirching everybody they touch, in an effort to find a seat and, if successful, plant themselves beside a lady or gentleman who invariably find it more profitable from many points of view, to surrender the whole seat to this objectionable character. It might be questioned why we single out the colored man as the prime offender. It is because the workmen of other nationalities, except in isolated cases, have a greater sense of the eternal fitness of things. If he is a foreigner he comes here with it ground in his bones that there are classes and classes of people. His place in the social scale is just as well defined as if it were marked on a piece of paper and he only oversteps this line when he is either fitted mentally or financially to do so. He has the same privilege as the colored man to make himself obnoxious, but he refrains from doing so because his better judgment tells him it is not right. The ignorant colored man is fearful—only in the Northern states—that the world will not know that he has the franchise; that he can do this and that thing at his will and not be molested. "He forgets in taking what he terms his privilege, he is depriving some other citizen of his right. We wonder why there is so much prejudice, yet we ourselves shrink from coming in contact with just such characters. It is a constant campaign of education. Just when we think we are getting on a higher plane there comes another influx of the rif-raf of the South and we begin all over again explaining the difference between privilege and right. Unfortunately, the race is judged in the main by the actions of the few, so it behooves each and every one of us to walk in the straight and narrow path. Privilege and right are two words whose meaning often seems to be confounded. Webster gives the definition of right as "That which justly belongs to us," and of privilege, "A particular and peculiar benefit or advantage enjoyed by a person, beyond the common advantages of other citizens." As a race we lay great stress on getting what we commonly term our rights. This is all very well and good if we but knew where our rights began and where they ended, but unfortunately such is not the case. The privileges that are granted us from time to time soon become so firmly fixed in our minds that we assume that they are rights and we act accordingly. Perhaps the most flagrant abuse of a privilege is found daily on our surface and elevated roads. One or more colored men will board the cars with shovels, whitewash pails and brushes, their clothes recking with dirt and instead of standing either on the front or back platform they push and shove their way through the crowd, besmirching everybody they touch, in an effort to find a seat and, if successful, plant themselves beside a lady or gentleman who invariably find it more profitable from many points of view, to surrender the whole seat to this objectionable character. It might be questioned why we single out the colored man as the prime offender. It is because the workmen of other nationalities, except in isolated cases, have a greater sense of the eternal fitness of things. If he is a foreigner he comes here with it ground in his bones that there are classes and classes of people. His place in the social scale is just as well defined as if it were marked on a piece of paper and he only oversteps this line when he is either fitted mentally or financially to do so. He has the same privilege as the colored man to make himself obnoxious, but he refrains from doing so because his better judgment tells him it is not right. The ignorant colored man is fearful—only in the Northern states—that the world will not know that he has the franchise; that he can do this and that thing at his will and not be molested. He forgets in taking what he terms his privilege, he is depriving some other citizen of his right. We wonder why there is so much prejudice, yet we ourselves shrink from coming in contact with just such characters. It is a constant campaign of education. Just when we think we are getting on a higher plane there comes another influx of the rif-raf of the South and we begin all over again explaining the difference between privilege and right. Unfortunately, the race is judged in the main by the actions of the few, so it behooves each and every one of us to walk in the straight and narrow path. BOOMERANGING THE CRISIS. The learned editor of The Crisis, in reply to the apparent just criticism of the Washington Bee, among other things has this to say: "The Crisis is convinced that more careful attention paid to some things which this editor denounces would bring larger success to the colored weekly papers. First, facts." This we believe to be true, but the weekly papers are not alone remiss on this proposition and here is where that old adage, "People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones," comes in. If our memory serves us rightly some time ago the N. A. A. C. P. sought an audience with President Wilson to protest against race segregation in Washington. When they failed to get a hearing the Independent Political League, headed by Editor Monroe Trotter of the Boston Guardian, took up the matter and did get an audience with the President. The papers all over the country, both white and col- Tyranny and Freedom 1776 1914 MACHINE POLITICS THE NEGRO iams, a colored man, was elected chairman of the local board of aldermen. Chelsea has a black and white population of 32,452. The colored population of Chicago nearly equals the total population of Chelsea. Yet, are we represented in the city council by one of our own race? The foreign element is represented by men of their various races. WHY NOT US? Your escape from this woeful situation is possible, but it all depends upon your own determination. The NEXT TIME you have a chance to elect one of your own race to represent you in council or elsewhere, don't let any one man or clique of men, whether BLACK or WHITE, sway your own individual opinion. BE GUIDED BY YOUR OWN THOUGHT. The purpose of any newspaper editorial is to make YOU think. ored, made complimentary mention of the fact. The New York Evening Post contained a splendidly written article on the subject, and yet this self-appointed censor of the weekly Negro newspaper completely ignored this splendid work, notwithstanding the fact that the editorial gems that emanate from The Crisis are written in this same building that houses the Evening Post. Strange a case of absorption did not set in. Had it not been for these same weeklies that he is decrying, the subscribers to The Crisis would have known nothing of the matter, or the "Facts." If this editor would pay less attention to the "English" used by the colored press and more to the "facts" under his nose, the readers of The Crisis would get news in a less "partial and incomplete way." In the meantime we would suggest that this modern Gamaleal open up a school that these benighted editors might make frequent pilgrimages to the sanctum of The Crisis and sit at his little (?) feet and receive the pearls of wisdom and dictation as they issue from the lips of this oracle. Brother editors, what could we do without him, knowing how successfully he conducted those flourishing periodicals, "The Horizon," "The Moon" and "The Voice of the Negro"? Is this the same man who now wants to tell us how to run a newspaper? One thing we know, that while our English might not have been perfect, our sincerity and honesty of purpose has never been questioned. We are all working for a common cause, and as the newspaper molds public opinion, can we afford at this crucial moment when the enemy is at our heels to squabble over trifles? There is room for The Crisis and there is room for us all, likewise there is much for us all to learn. ored, made complimentary mention of the fact. The New York Evening Post contained a splendidly written article on the subject, and yet this self-appointed censor of the weekly Negto newspaper completely ignored this splendid work, notwithstanding the fact that the editorial gems that emanate from The Crisis are written in this same building that houses the Evening Post. Strange a case of absorption did not set in. Had it not been for these same weeklies that he is decrying, the subscribers to The Crisis would have known nothing of the matter, or the "Facts." If this editor would pay less attention to the "English" used by the colored press and more to the "facts" under his nose, the readers of The Crisis would get news in a less "partial and incomplete way." In the meantime we would suggest that this modern Gamaleal open up a school that these benighted editors might make frequent pilgrimmages to the sanctum of The Crisis and sit at his little (?) feet and receive the pearls of wisdom and dictation as they issue from the lips of this oracle. Brother editors, what could we do without him, knowing how successfully he conducted those flourishing periodicals, "The Horizon," "The Moon" and "The Voice of the Negro"? Is this the same man who now wants to tell us how to run a newspaper? One thing we know, that while our English might not have been perfect, our sincerity and honesty of purpose has never been questioned. We are all working for a common cause, and as the newspaper molds public opinion, can we afford at this crucial moment when the enemy is at our heels to squabble over trifles? There is room for The Crisis and there is room for us all, likewise there is much for us all to learn. Constant agitation brings results. If we are content to sit idly by and allow our rights one after the other to be taken from us, without protesting, we have no one to blame, but ourselves. The man or woman who has occasion to travel through the South are the ones who are made to feel most keenly the sting of discrimination in the matter of car service. The law provides that white and colored passengers shall have equal accommodations. It would be amusing were it not so serious to compare the coaches assigned to each race as they stand side by side on the track. There is as much difference in their construction and appointments as there is between a palace and a hovel, and yet the fare charged is the (Continued on last two columns.) Can you think? Do you think? Happiness consists in having what you want, keeping busy and producing something. Happiness also begets confidence. Confidence brings INDEPENDENCE. That is the real issue of today concerning the colored man or woman. This applies to any civic body of people as well as to the individual. This editorial concerns the Happiness, Confidence and INDEPENDENCE of the Afro-American's civic spirit. Some one has said that "Taxation without representation is tyranny." Of course this is true in one sense of the word; but as to the American Negro's political or civic representation, it is generally up to him. The real reason is because he either CAN NOT, or DOES NOT, do his own thinking. Why some man or clique of men become a political power is because they do the thinking for others. A superintendent in industrial lines is paid a high salary to do the thinking for those under him. Not always because those under him are not capable of doing their own thinking. BUT BECAUSE THEY DON'T. Recently, in Chelsea, Mass., William J. Will- SOUTHERN TRANSPORTATION. WHY NOT US? CAN YOU and WILL YOU? EDITOR'S NOTE—This is the first of a series of cartoons and articles drawn and written by R. B. Mitchell, through the courtesy of The Chicago Evening American, Mr. Mitchell is associated with the Hearst publications, and is probably the only American Negro artist to work in the description of the staff of such a world-famous newspaper organization. The next installment will appear in an early issue. DEFENDER'S LEGAL HELPS RIGHT TO JRIAL BY JURY.—March 1 (The Defenders' Legal Helps)—I was arrested, charged with disorderly conduct, and the trial in the Municipal Court, at 35th street. Now before my case was reached or the court had opened, a policeman brought me a paper and stated that if I wished to have my trial at once I should sign the paper: I signed the paper, and when court opened and my case was called, I demanded a jury, but the judge said I had made the demand too late as I had waived my right to a jury trial. Now please explain the law concerning jury trials in the state of Illinois. We have noticed the actions of the police and others connected with the Municipal Court, at the place you mention and other places where said Municipal Courts are held, and such practice is very common and our readers are warned not to sign any paper presented unless you fully understand the contents of same. The paper no doubt was a formal waiver of a jury trial, but you should have then and there explained to the judge why you signed the paper and the circumstances connected therewith. No person shall be imprisoned for non-payment of a fine or a judgment in any civil, criminal, quasi criminal or quit tam action except upon conviction by a jury; provided, that the defendant or defendants in any such action may waive a jury trial by executing a formal waiver in writing; and when such waiver of jury is made, imprisonment may follow the judgment of the court without conviction by the jury. This section shall not apply to fines inflicted for contempt of court. Ch. 79, Sec. 175, Hurds Revised Statutes of Illinois. --- same. These conditions exist because the law and power is all in the white man's hands, and the great majority of the colored people—whether through ignorance or fear, it is hard to say—who reside there seem resigned and willing to accept things as they find them or as they are made for them. A short time ago Dr. Washington contributed to the Century Magazine a splendidly written article dealing with the unjust treatment of colored people on the Southern railroads and had a marked copy of this publication, together with a strong letter, sent to railway officials in every part of the South. The replies received were, in the main, very gratifying and showed a willingness on their part to do as near the square thing as conditions would permit. They admitted the injustice of charging first-class fare for service respectable cattle would object to. Why this condition was allowed to prevail they did not say, but intimated that they felt it was not up to them as long as the colored people themselves seemed perfectly satisfied, or if not satisfied made no great objection. Dr. Booker T. Washington advocates a concerted movement, not only in the South, but in the North as well, to force the roads to live up to the law, and this can be done by arousing the right thinking people to a sense of the injustice of it all, and perhaps get them to set aside one day in the year to be known as "Railroad Day," upon which throughout the country wherever conditions demand it, representative committees could call on railway officials with the offer to co-operate with them in an effort to better conditions. It seems a pity that we are compelled to beg for the things that are ours, ours if for no other reason that we have bought and paid for them, and paid dearly. But such are conditions as we find them today. There is but one remedy—change conditions—and that task is not for the other fellow, but for us. same. These conditions exist because the law and power is all in the white man's hands, and the great majority of the colored people—whether through ignorance or fear, it is hard to say—who reside there seem resigned and willing to accept things as they find them or as they are made for them. A short time ago Dr. Washington contributed to the Century Magazine a splendidly written article dealing with the unjust treatment of colored people on the Southern railroads and had a marked copy of this publication, together with a strong letter, sent to railway officials in every part of the South. The replies received were, in the main, very gratifying and showed a willingness on their part to do as near the square thing as conditions would permit. They admitted the injustice of charging first-class fare for service respectable cattle would object to. Why this condition was allowed to prevail they did not say, but intimated that they felt it was not up to them as long as the colored people themselves seemed perfectly satisfied, or if not satisfied made no great objection. Dr. Booker T. Washington advocates a concerted movement, not only in the South, but in the North as well, to force the roads to live up to the law, and this can be done by arousing the right thinking people to a sense of the injustice of it all, and perhaps get them to set aside one day in the year to be known as "Railroad Day," upon which throughout the country wherever conditions demand it, representative committees could call on railway officials with the offer to co-operate with them in an effort to better conditions. It seems a pity that we are compelled to beg for the things that are ours, ours if for no other reason that we have bought and paid for them, and paid dearly. But such are conditions as we find them today. There is but one remedy—change conditions—and that task is not for the other fellow, but for us. THE MEXICAN UNPLEASANTNESS The officials who are running Mexico and those who are trying to run that portion of the globe, to say the least are not a bit nice in their treatment of Uncle Sam. He has intimated, and infact has spoken right out in meeting, to the effect that if they didn't do so and so he would have to severely chastise them. And what have they of the big bonnet and fierce moustache replied? For the most part nothing. Their silence was getting oppressive, so Uncle took a new reef in his sails, muttered a few more pertinent things and notified them that according to the Monroe Doctrine it was up to him to protect everybody's rights, and in so doing it would be necessary to send a few men in blue to emphasize the fact. Now, Americans are not cowards, but they believe discretion is the better part of valor, when the Mexicans received Uncle Sam's dainty note stating that a committee of wise men were coming down there on an investigating tour, not so much in the interest of their own country—oh, dear, no—Americans are far too unselfish to worry over trifles. They, the Mexicans, simply scowled and muttered something about letting every country fight their own battles and Uncle Sam retired to think the matter over. The situation in Mexico is grave and though we sometimes grow impatient and wonder why drastic steps are not taken by our government, we must admit that President Wilson and his cabinet are undoubtedly doing the wise thing in the light of facts and figures that they alone are in possession of. There is nothing to be gained by a fight with Mexico. If we conquered them it would only be temporarily at best and would necessitate the keeping of a standing army of 100,000 on the spot to maintain our supremacy, to say nothing of the great loss of life and property. It is said Japan has several regiments who permanently reside in Mexico, and as the Japanese foster a little ill-will toward us on account of their treatment in California, it is not unlikely that they would join hands with the Mexicans and give battle to what they might term their common enemy. One or two colored regiments are now on the border line ready for action, and right here let it be noted the colored soldier is ever on the firing line. Still, we are loathe to have our boys made targets of unless the country for which they are giving up their lives will be benefited. To a certain extent it is a family affair, this Mexican squabble, and perhaps the wisest thing, after all, is to let them fight it out among themselves. An innovation under the regime of President Frank Hamilton of the Appomattox Club is the committee on Civic Betterment, of which Dr. L. W. Lewis is chairman. One of the objects of this committee is a concerted movement against race caricatures either on the stage, in the press or in the movies. Just at present, when the world has gone moving picture crazy, it is especially important to see that no picture is presented to the public that would in any way reflect on the race, since both young and old are impressed favorably or unfavorably by the ideas thrown upon the screen. This committee has a large province into which it can extend its activities, and backed by two hundred or more of our most representative citizens, who compose the Appomattox Club, we hope for better things in our civic life. The officials who are running Mexico and those who are trying to run that portion of the globe, to say the least are not a bit nice in their treatment of Uncle Sam. He has intimated, and in fact has spoken right out in meeting; to the effect that if they didn't do so and so he would have to severely chastise them. And what have they of the big bonnet and fierce moustache replied? For the most part nothing. Their silence was getting oppressive, so Uncle took a new reef in his sails, muttered a few more pertinent things and notified them that according to the Monroe Doctrine it was up to him to protect everybody's rights, and in so doing it would be necessary to send a few men in blue to emphasize the fact. Now, Americans are not cowards, but they believe discretion is the better part of valor, when the Mexicans received Uncle Sam's dainty note stating that a committee of wise men were coming down there on an investigating tour, not so much in the interest of their own country—oh, dear, no—Americans are far too unselfish to worry over trifles. They, the Mexicans, simply scowled and muttered something about letting every country fight their own battles and Uncle Sam retired to think the matter over. The situation in Mexico is grave and though we sometimes grow impatient and wonder why drastic steps are not taken by our government, we must admit that President Wilson and his cabinet are undoubtedly doing the wise thing in the light of facts and figures that they alone are in possession of. There is nothing to be gained by a fight with Mexico. If we conquered them it would only be temporarily at best and would necessitate the keeping of a standing army of 100,000 on the spot to maintain our supremacy, to say nothing of the great loss of life and property. It is said Japan has several regiments who permanently reside in Mexico, and as the Japanese foster a little ill-will toward us on account of their treatment in California, it is not unlikely that they would join hands with the Mexicans and give battle to what they might term their common enemy. One or two colored regiments are now on the border line ready for action, and right here let it be noted the colored soldier is ever on the firing line. Still, we are loathe to have our boys made targets of unless the country for which they are giving up their lives will be benefited. To a certain extent it is a family affair, this Mexican squabble, and perhaps the wisest thing, after all, is to let them fight it out among themselves. An innovation under the regime of President Frank Hamilton of the Appomattox Club is the committee on Civic Betterment, of which Dr. L. W. Lewis is chairman. One of the objects of this committee is a concerted movement against race caricatures either on the stage, in the press or in the movies. Just at present, when the world has gone moving picture crazy, it is especially important to see that no picture is presented to the public that would in any way reflect on the race, since both young and old are impressed favorably or unfavorably by the ideas thrown upon the screen. This committee has a large province into which it can extend its activities, and backed by two hundred or more of our most representative citizens, who compose the Appomattox Club, we hope for better things in our civic life. Baseball fans are beginning to rub their eyes and take notice for not many moons will pass before the usual excuse will have to be framed up for the "boss" in order to get off for the afternoon. Our own "Rube" Foster with his American Giants, Chicago's real ball players, after a spring training trip of nearly 10,000 miles, expect to return in time to open the season here April 26th. This is an organization that the race should not only be proud of, but should support. They represent the best in their line, and an idle afternoon could not be spent more pleasantly than by attending one of their games. There is a vast difference between wishing and winning. Many a good man has failed because he has his wishbone where his backbone ought to have been. Many of us wished to have a representative in the city council and we could have been in the winning had some of our race had backbone enough to forget selfish interests and work for the cause. A Judge of the Superior Court of Los Angeles, Cal., sentenced a young man to thirty years in the penitentiary for kissing a white girl. This is a case where not justice but prejudice was dealt out with a heavy hand. The power behind the thrown in the Mexican dilemma is said to be a colored man. We're an awful nuisance and we come high at times, but no well regulated place can run without us. Ice cream and cake parties are not so numerous as they were before election. Has the price of these delicacies gone up or aren't the politicians giving up as freely as they did? The power behind the thrown in the Mexican dilemma is said to be a colored man. We're an awful nuisance and we come high at times, but no well regulated place can run without us. Ice cream and cake parties are not so numerous as they were before election. Has the price of these delicacies gone up or aren't the politicians giving up as freely as they did? The wave of reform that is sweeping over Chicago up to date hasn't caused the churches to put out the S. R. O. signs. March came in very modestly, but it has a reputation to liv up to, so look out.