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LATEST NEWS If You See It In The Defender It's So FINAL Teachers WOULD REP AMENDM FEDERAL Senator Borah of Idaho Says That It Is sible to Obtain the Vote for Wom Amendment, But He Would Disfran Race to Attain the Desired End. OUTCLASSES VARDAMAN FO Plays Spectacular Part in Senate Debate- frage in Vigorous Speech, Then Make Shocks August Body, Who Thought laws Were Bad Enough. Teachers Draw Color WOULD REPEAL FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT TO PASS FEDERAL SUFFRAGE ACT Senator Borah of Idaho Says That It Is Impracticable and Impossible to Obtain the Vote for Women by a Constitutional Amendment, But He Would Disfranchise the Afro-American Race to Attain the Desired End. OUTCLASSES VARDAMAN FOR AUDACITY Plays Spectacular Part in Senate Debate—Defends Woman's Suffrage in Vigorous Speech, Then Makes Damnable Statement—Shocks August Body, Who Thought that the Southern Outlaws Were Bad Enough. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Fayette, Mo., March 20.—Tuesday, while trying to stop a St. Patrick's day orgie, or a battle between rival Irish clans, someone shot Constable Joseph Gaines. The deed was a cold-blooded one and the villain escaped. When the wearers of the orange and the green realized what had happened they vented their rage on an innocent Afro-American. Mr. Dallas Shields was their victim. He was an old resident of the town and a barber by trade. He was miles away from the scene of the shooting, but the mob in its frenzy strung him up to a tree as he was on his way to his home. The perpetrators of the lynching are "unknown," but lawyers, doctors and even ministers were on a frolic that day. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Los Angeles, Cal., March 20—Chas. Reese, the expert chauffeur from Chicago, has been here only a short while, but has become very popular. Although the thermometer registers 95 degrees in the shade, he stated to a Defender reporter that he expects to be back in Chicago in April. Robert Jackson, the expert printer at the Fraternal Printing office, returned to the city the first of the week after a trip to Richmond, Va., to make a settlement of some property. He also visited Hampton Institute, the school from which he graduated. Mr. Jackson reports a delightful stay. Mrs. Marsh Craig, 3602 Forest avenue, is in Memphis, Tenn., giving an eight weeks' demonstration in manicuring, hairdressing and beauty treatment. Letters from there this week announce that she is instructing 150 pupils. Mr. Marsh Craig is still on the sick list at his home in this city. --- VOL. IX., NO. 12. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Washington, D. C., March 20.—Senator Borah of Idaho has entered the outlaw class. He has joined hands with the renegades, Vardaman, Smith & Co., only he outclasses the entire bunch for audacity. Take Up Race Question. Tuesday after a vigorous defense of woman suffrage in the Senate Senator Borah of Idaho shocked suffrage advocates on the loor and in the galleries by declaring that it was impractical and impossible to obtain the vote for women by a constitutional amendment. He predicted that after fifteen years of vain endeavor the women would renew their abandoned request for the ballot before the people of the states, because in seeking an amendment to the federal Constitution they had loaded themselves down with the race question, the Japanese question, and a dozen other state's right problems. Infringes on State Rights. "You will never carry the required thirty-six states for a constitutional woman suffrage amendment," said the Senator, "until you repeal the fifteenth amendment." The fifteenth amendment, the Senator declared, was a blunder, engendered in a spirit of retaliation, with the result that after the first blush of satisfaction the North had convolved at the South's violation of it. The amendment infringed upon state rights and might furnish a precedent for an amendment declaring that the right to hold real estate or attend school should not be denied because of race or color. "I have no desire," explained the Senator, "to bestow the franchise on the 10,000 Japanese on the Pacific slope or yield up to the federal government the control of the school questions of the Pacific coast. I would count myself derelict to those great Pacific states and to the framework of our government if I were to here set a precedent as to who shall own property in the states." Answering a question by Senator Thomas, Senator Borah said he was in favor of repealing the fifteenth amendment if woman suffrage could be obtained in no other way. The Idaho Senator and Senator Vardaman of Mississippi engaged in an exchange over the progress of the Negro race. Senators Lane, Thomas and Poindexter spoke in favor of the amendment during the day. No vote was taken and the resolution will come up again. Curb Outlaws. Senator Borah in his sensational statement recorded without the desires of the Afro-Americans and the liberty loving whites. Suffrage, the only heritage of Lincoln and Douglas, is our greatest possession and those who would attempt to defile one word of those sacred amendments will find in the men of today the spirit that actuated the gallant patriots of '76. Final notice is served upon the United States Congress to put a restraining hand upon Vardaman, Smith, Borah, and their kind. The women can have federal sanction to act, but it will not be at the expense of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments. S. TE STREET FIRE. The business house of C. H. Green, shoe polish manufacturer, was burned on Wednesday morning. The damage amounted to $2,000, which was fully covered by insurance. Chicago Defender WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY MISSOURI MOB PUTS AGED MAN TO DEATH Someone Shoots Town Constable and Afro-American Citizen Is Lynched for Crime. CHARLES REESE ENJOYING SUNSHINE IN THE GOLDEN WEST ROBERT JACKSON RETURNS TO CHICAGO MRS. MARSH CRAIG IN MEMPHIS LITTLE MARGARET BREWTON DIES Margaret Mae Brewton, 31%-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Brewton, 431 West Fifty-sixth street, died at their residence on Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Rev. George Hill officiated. Interment was at Mount Glenwood Cemetery. ELIJAH IS.COMING "Elijah" is a thrilling story, written by a traveler, college graduate and man of experience. The story will run exclusively in the Defender. Order your Defender today. Don't miss an issue containing this wonderful story. R. R. PORTER WHO RESTORES FORTUNE [Image of a man with a mustache and glasses, wearing a suit and tie. The background is plain white.] George W. Lambert Found $1,000 Worth of Jewelry and $150 in Money on His Car in the Pullman Service and Is Praised for His Honesty. G. W. LAMBERT RETURNS FORTUNE FOUND ON PULLMAN Daily Newspapers Lauded Porter for Honesty Which Mr. Lambert Only Considered His Duty—Did Not Think Incident of Enough Importance to Tell His Wife, Who Is Surprised When Told by Chicago Defender Reporter. Thursday a Chicago daily newspaper contained a front page story entitled "Honest Porter Saves Gems." The story ran like this: "An honest porter on a Grand Trunk Pullman car was the means of R. R. PORTER WHO Photo by Peter P. Jones. George W. Lambert Found $1,000 W His Car in the Pullman Service saving Mr. and Mrs. Long of Montreal money and jewels worth more than a thousand dollars. The Longs were aboard a train which reached Chicago late yesterday afternoon. Just east of Chicago Mrs. Long took off a belt in the toilet room and left it there. Finds Diamonds and Money. "The Longs took a Santa Fe train for Los Angeles and did not know of their loss. The porter found the belt, which contained $150 and diamonds worth $1,000. He turned the find over to a Grand Trunk official, with the information that Mrs. Long was the last woman in the compartment. Did Not Tell His Wife. "Telegrams were sent to the Longs asking if they had all their belongings and an affirmative answer was received. But the Longs missed the belt farther on and now are on their way back to Chicago to reclaim it." No name was given in the article but a Chicago Defender reporter learned from the Pullman company that the porter in question was Mr. George W. Lambert and that he was assigned to the eastern division under Superintendent Lynch. Further inquiry developed the fact that George W. Lambert resided at 3149 Indiana CHICAGO, MARCH 21, 1914 TO U. Line in ANDREW CARNEGIE TO HELP CHURCH BUY NEW ORGAN Ironmaster Befriends Rev. T. A. Smythe When He Learns Kin Was Scottish—Bethel A. M. E. Church Beneficiary of Gift. The large congregation that attended services at Bethel*A. M. E. Church Sunday morning heard the good news that Andrew Carnegie, the great ironmaster and famous as the donor of libraries, would give $1,300 toward a new organ, providing the congregation raised a like amount. The pastor made the announcement. He explained that Mr. Carnegie had been his friend since he learned that he was the grandson of a Scotchman. When Rev. Smythe was pastor of a church in Philadelphia he received the same gift and it was repeated later when he had been transferred to Detroit. avenue and was the husband of Mme. Lambert of "guaranteed feather" fame. Off on Regular Run. It was Mme. Lambert who greeted the reporter when he called. She had not read the morning paper and was surprised to learn that it was her husband who had become so noted for his honesty. From her it was learned that he had not mentioned the incident to her. "I guess he did not think it was that important," she said. "Do they make all that, fuss, over a man being honest?" Mr. Lambert has been employed by the Pullman company over the Grand Trunk line, for the past fifteen years. RESTORES FORTUNE north of Jewelry and $150 in Money on and Is Praised for His Honesty. He left his home that morning to take his regular "run" to Buffalo via Canada unconscious that in doing his simple duty he had become noted for his honesty. If the simple faithful performance of duty on the part of its employees is to be so noted the Pullman company should substantially reward Mr. Lambert. MILLINERY OPENING Miss Rosa Morgan, the milliner, 3709 State street, announces her spring and summer opening one week, beginning Monday, March 23. Living models and music Monday; Wednesday and Friday Nights. PLAN Y. W. C. A. A conference composed of representatives from the different churches and organizations will be held in the assembly room of the Wahash avenue branch of the Y. M. C. A. to consider the organization of a Young Woman's Christian Association Thursday, April 10. IN the Public Schools RACE PREJUDICE CROPS UP AGAIN IN CHI- CAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROF. TIMBERLAKE ASSAULTED FOR AIDING WOMAN Noted Educator Beaten Up on Street Car in Frankfort, Ky.— Motorman Is Not Arrested But Superintendent of Public Instruction Sues Company for $20,000. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Frankfort, Ky., March 20.—This city was alarmed over the uncalled for attack upon Prof. C. L. Timberlake by a "red neck" street car motorman the first of the week. Mr. Timberlake, who has been of valuable assistance to the superintendent of public instruction, had some stenographic work to be done at his home. A stenographer was at his home awaiting him but his machine was not there. He boarded a street car at the capitol, Mr. Barksdale Hamlett, the superintendent, knew his mission. Mr. Timberlake is known all over the city and county for politeness and courtesy, and when a woman in the car wanted the attention of the motorman to stop the car, being only one man in charge, Timberlake called to the conductor. The woman, who was white, thanked him, while the "red neck" conductor became infuriated, and immediately began to insult Mr. Timberlake. Other low-brow white men were on the car and they urged the conductor to beat the "nigger." Quickly Released. The fight lasted several minutes when a policeman rushed up and arrested Timberlake and nothing was done to the motorman. The news that such an intelligent and capable Afro-American was beaten by a motorman flashed over the city in a minute and the news reached the State House and before the police officer reached the station house with Prof. Timberlake Prof. Barksdale Hamlett was there to have his faithful employee released. When the arrest was explained at the station house, every one took sides with Mr. Timberlake and he was commended for his chivalry toward the woman. Company Is Sued. The conductor was given a reprimand but this did not end it with the superintendent of public instruction for an attorney was selected and a few days later a suit was filed against the street car company for $20,000 damages. Prof. Timberlake created a deal of interest in the state last year by issuing a report to the country on the educational status of the Afro-American in the state of Kentucky. His services in the superintendent's office are invaluable. Every effort will be made to show conductors that the life of an Afro-American must be protected and that it is not their privilege to beat them up at will. The case will be watched by such well known Afro-Americans as Dr. E. E. Underwood, Tom Robb, Lawyer Diggs, Rev. D. C. Carter and others. DEFENDER AT KEDZIE "L" Mr. Samuel Davis is employed in a barber shop on the West Side. During his leisure time he reads the Chicago Defender. The white patrons read it, too. His copy was handed from one to another but they wanted one of their own to take home. Mr. Davis solved the problem by arranging an agency at the Kedzie street "L" station. From this date the Defender will be on sale there every Saturday morning. HOME EDITION GRESS Schools CROPS CHI- LIC SCHOOLS School Again in the Limelight—Dean Fanny Separate the Races—Arranges Two Parties By Saying That "White Pupils Would Not Should Mar the Social Side of the School"— Refuse to Attend. ; WANT GOOD TIME TOGETHER Tolerated in the Public Schools—Dean Fanny to Say, That "Afro-American Pupils Helves Better Together" When the Law Is Her Invitation List Marked "C," the Lone Fred—Englewood High School No Better. Wendell Phillips High School Again in the Limelight—Dean Fanny R. Smith Tries to Separate the Races—Arranges Two Parties and Excuses Action by Saying That "White Pupils Would Not Come, and That Would Mar the Social Side of the School"—Afro-American Pupils Refuse to Attend. STUDY TOGETHER; WANT GOOD TIME TOGETHER No Color Line Will Be Tolerated in the Public Schools—Dean Smith Is Not the One to Say, That "Afro-American Pupils Could Enjoy Themselves Better Together" When the Law Is to the Contrary—Her Invitation List Marked "C," the Lone Letter Meaning Colored—Englewood High School No Better (Continued on Page 7.) LIBERIAN EXHIBITION BY HISTORICAL SOCIETY History and Condition of "Black Continent" in a Classified Exhibit from March 23 to April 4. An exhibition illustrative of the history and condition of Liberia will be held by the Chicago Historical Society Monday evening, March 23, to April 4, Dearborn and West Ontario street. The public is invited to view the exhibits between the hours of 10 a. m. and 5 p. m. Liberia, West Africa, is the only part of the Dark Continent which remains in possession of Afro-Americans. This "Black Belt" may prove the hope of Africa. On Monday night, March 23, at 8 o'clock, the following program will be rendered: Address—"The Mission of Liberia," George W. Ellis, late secretary of the American legation, Monrovia. Address—"The Negro Republic," Ernest Lyon, for five years a resident of the republic. Address—"African Redemption," Frederick Staar, of the University of Chicago. Song—"The Liberian National Hymn." Umbrían Glee Club. Admission by cards. CHICAGO WOMAN SUCCESSFULLY OPERATES HOTEL. (Special to the Defender.) **SPECIAL TO THE DELEMNER.** Oakland, Cal., March 20.-Mrs. Henry Lee, formerly of Chicago, Ill., is operating a hotel here known as the Illinois House. She caters to railroad men and the hotel is becoming very popular. It is clean, modern and up-to-date in every way. Chicago men especially are giving Mrs. Lee their support. A man supposed to be John Hunter dropped dead in a barber shop at 5264 State street Tuesday morning. The police of the Fiftieth street station took the body to Williamson & Jackson's morgue, 5028 State street, where it is being held awaiting word from any relative if he has any. He is about 53 years old. ON THE WEST SIDE. The Criterion Club will render a program at the Fulton Street M. E. Church Sunday night, March 22. The surprise party given in honor of Miss Grace Cunningham, 2640 Park avenue, was a grand affair. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Lewis will receive Sunday, March 29, from 4 to 6 o'clock, in honor of Mrs. Emma Benson and Mrs. Flossie Walden of Spokane, Wash., at their residence, 2037 Walnut street. Mrs. Benson will leave the city the first of the month. to make her home with her sister in Spokane. All of her friends are cordially invited to bid her farewell. This is not the first time that The Chicago Defender has chronicled race prejudice in the public schools. Those who have believed that the cases of segregation noted have only been slight incidents for argument or sensation will awake some day to find out that the "Old Owl" was again right. Race prejudice has again cropped up in the public schools. The Wendell Phillips high school is again the aggressor, while stories of discrimination are still told of the Englewood high school. During study hours everything is apparently all serene at Wendell Phillips, but the monster has been allowed to raise his head in the social life of the institution. In the social gatherings arranged for the pupils an attempt has been made to separate the races. That the effort failed is due to the spunk of the Afro-American children, who, knowing their rights, refused to attend the special parties arranged for them. Miss Fanny Smith's Idea. Miss Fanny Smith's Idea. The dean of the school, Miss Fanny R. Smith, is in charge of this part of the school life. So open were her actions that several children complained to their parents, who in turn took up the matter with her. She could make no denial and feebly excused her actions by saying that "she thought that the Afro-American children could enjoy themselves much better if they were by themselves, that the white pupils would not come and that would mar the social side of school life." But it was not the white children that spoiled the last party, it was the Afro-American children who absolutely refused to attend a 'Jim Crow' party. Capital "C" and its Meaning. The party was scheduled for Monday, March 8. Miss Smith prepared the list. It is a typewritten slip, worded as follows: Mon. 8 C Week 3 14 Broch, Marguerite 219 Dewberry, Benson 211 Foster, Ralph 115 Grant, William 109 Hampton, Edith 220 Harris, Lela 107 Johnson, T. 14 Hardaway, Armell 14 Legare, Edith 217 Legare, Anna 117 Lightfoot, Robert 218 Lewis, Cecil 220 Mallett, Cella 219 Mundy, Charles 116 McDawell, Iva 203 O'Grady, Ethel 315 Peeples, John 14 Scott, Helen 111 Sayha, Hellen 101 Sloan, Rubie 203 Simpson, Lithor 203 Stewart, Theola 115 Thomas, Francis 213 Lully, Leonora 224 Shores, Veatrice 225 Ward, Ira 210 Wade, B. 111 Walker, Raymond 14 White, Kate Abolish Social Life. All of the names listed are Afro- Americans. How Miss Fanny B. Smith figures that she can put her southern ideas into practice is what FULL BLOOD SCARCE MAR Much White Blood in the Dark Before Cultured Cambridge Wrongs Against Afro-Amer- tion Against the Race in the LYNCH LAW ENTERS Citizens of African Descent H Has Terrible Red Murder R Sample of Government Atti South Holds College Bred M Ready Cry of "Assault" ( [Special to The Chicago Defender.] "There are 22,000 school teachers in this country, and their school property is valued at $2,500,000, while their church property is valued at $57,000,000, and the people of the race own 20,000,000 acres of land in the United States. But with all this the outlook for the race is not a bright one. We can teach our children the value of training, of application and of righteousness in life, but we cannot inspire them with hope. --- ```markdown ``` FULL BLOODED AFRICANS SCARCE, DECLARES MARY CHURGH TERRELL Much White Blood in the Darkest Black, Argues Noted Lecturer Before Cultured Cambridge Audience—Stirs Hearers 'on Wrongs Against Afro-Americans—Finds as Much Discrimination Against the Race in the North as in the South. LYNCH LAW ENTERS RELIGION AND POLITICS Citizens of African Descent Have No Protection—United States Has Terrible Red Murder Record—Cites Jack Johnson Case as Sample of Government Attitude—Advocates Education—Even South Holds College Bred Men Immune from Suspicion in the Ready Cry of "Assault" (?). PAGE TWO Cambridge, Mass., March 20.—This state is noted for its eloquent speakers and its cultured audiences that gather to hear them. Cambridge is no exception, but it is not often that even the most ultra can listen to such an eloquent address as they did at Ford's hall Sunday evening, March 8, when Mrs. Mary Church Terrell of Washington, D. C., spoke on "Uncle Sam and the Song of Ham." Mrs. Terrell is unequaled as a platform speaker. Her mastery of the English language is a revelation. Her voice is never raised above a conventional tone, but her manner is forcible. Mrs. Terrell is the wife of Judge Terrell of Washington, who was re-appointed recently by President Wilson, and was for 11 years on the board of education in Washington. She made a strong plea for justice for the race. Her address in part is as follows: "There is just as much discrimination against Afro-Americans in the North as there is in the South today. It is merely a question of numbers." she said, "and here in the North it is even harder for men of African descent to get employment. But at least they receive justice in the courts of law here, which is not the case in the South." She condemned strongly the burlesque on the stage of the Afro-American or in fact of any race, and although she said she had no special admiration for Jack Johnson, she said that the attitude of the United States government toward him was one of the most disgraceful examples of prejudice in recent years. Few Full-Blooded Africans. "There is not much fuss made when men fight and mobs destroy, or when colored men are even shot and burned, but when a big black man licks a big white man there is all kinds of action. Laws are passed, and moving pictures suppressed. People should remember that there is much white blood in the darkest 'black,' and there are very few full-blooded Africans here today. "Though the period of American slavery is one of the darkest chapters of the world's history, there were no crusaders more courageous than those philanthropists of the North who started out after the war to enlighten the minds of those who were nearly brutes, after hundreds of years of slavery. But the race man's progress cannot fail to meet the approval of his hardest critic. He has found huge obstacles all along the line; in some sections he has been the victim of lawlessness, and even of the law itself, but the North's interest in the Afro-American is fast disappearing, and I fear that before long it will disappear entirely. Educated Men Immune. "The men realize that no matter how skillful they may be, they have that mark on their face that hinders their ability to secure employment. For the girls and women the outlook is still worse. Outside of teaching, sewing, nursing and cooking, there are few means of livelihood open to them. Then again they and their families are obliged to reside in the districts where vice is open and is in many cases probed by law, and the temptations necessarily great. It is in such is that the children of today are ... sed. "The shameful red murder record of the United States may be accounted for by the impunity with which men of the race, and in some cases women, are killed every day. The offenders are not often punished, and in many cases they are not even called to account. This applies to the numerous cases of lynching that we hear about. "The lynch law has been brought into politics, and even to the pulpit, and it is often misunderstood. Assault is thought to be the usual crime, but I assure you it is decidedly unusual, and I have never known of a case where an Afro-American who had graduated from a high school had even been suspected of an assault. Not more than 15 per cent of the criminal cases are assault cases and many of the accused are innocent. White men have gone so far as to blacken their own faces when committing a crime so as to throw suspicious the unfortunate black. only solution of this problem is a thorough change of heart in the people. Education for white and black will be a great help." STUDY "IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME" Hampton Institute Prepares for Summer Course—Exceptional Opportunity for Teachers—Expert Instructors By a Staff Correspondent Hampton, Va., March 19.—Hampton Institute, through its summer session for teachers, which will be held this year from June 16 to July 14, offers teachers in Virginia and other states the opportunity of securing free instruction in courses leading to industrial certificates. Dr. George P. Phenix, vice principal of Hampton Institute, will be the director of the summer school, which will be held under the auspices of the Virginia state board of education and the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute. The summer school staff will include thirteen of the regular Hampton workers and the following persons: Edna L Avery. State Normal College, Albany, N. Y.; Benjamin G. Brawley, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga.; Charlotte W. Hotchkiss, Horace Mnn School, New York; Mabel I. Jenkins, Dana Hall, Wellesley, Mass.; Mary E. Kelton, Ely Court, Greenwich, Conn.; John B. Pierce, Wellville, Va.; Frank E. Sanders, Washburn College, Topeka, Kan.; John C. Stone, State Normal School, Montclair, N. J., and Laura E. Turner, Washington, D. C. Ambitious teachers have twenty-five courses from which to select their summer course of study. The industrial courses are: Chair caning and upholstering; elementary and advanced cooking; primary and advanced manual training; poultrykeeping; elementary and advanced sewing. Mr. Sanders will give a course on the Bible. William S. Dodd, who is in charge of the Hampton Institute business course, will give a course in practical business matters. Miss Ida A. Tourtellot of Hampton Institute will conduct a course in community work. DEFENDER'S LEGAL HELPS DEFENDER'S LEGAL HELPS Letters for This Department Must Be Signed with the Names and Addresses of the Writers. March 4. Defender's Legal Helps: I live in a large flat building, containing about twenty or more flats and being five stories high. There is no light on the floors in the hallways, except lamps at some places, and they are furnished by the tenants. I wish to know if the city has an ordinance concerning the lights to be placed in hallways of such buildings, and who is to furnish same. In every tenement house over two stories high a proper light shall be kept burning in the public hallways near the stairs, upon the entrance floor, every night during the year from sunset to sunrise, and upon all other floors of the building from sunset until 10 o'clock in the evening. (Section 1422, Chicago Code 1911). You should make a report of the matter to the health department of the city of Chicago in the city hall. GARBAGE. March 13. Defender's Legal Helps: I have been informed that it is unlawful to put garbage and ashes in the same can for the purpose of being carried away by the city. Now I wish to know what is and what is not garbage. The city ordinance concerning garbage defines garbage as follows: Garbage shall be taken to include any and all rejected or waste household food, offal, swill and carrion. (Chicago Code 1911, Section 922.) MR. BISHOP STARKEY WANTED. Bishop Starkey is wanted on business of importance. If in the city, call Douglas 7742. Mrs. Hantsher. The fellow who can say nothing and make it sound interesting is the one who shines in society. CURRENT EVENTS IN SOUTH BEND Interesting Events in the Famobus Manufacturing City of the Hoosier State. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) South Bend, Ind., March 20.—All of the people here and in the surrounding country are interested in the success of the fourth annual minstrel, Lightfoot Company 21, U. R. K. P., at the Oliver Opera House March 26. The show will open with a big chorus of Pullman and dining car employees holiday in the garden of song. The entertainers will be George Moore, Ed Tonsler, Johnny Allen Smith, Harry Russell, J. W. Wade, William Hunley, Tyler Martin, waiters and cooks. The Pullman porters are Alvin Johnson, Leonard Stewart, William Powell, George Davis, Aloza Stewart, James Scott. E. H. Cooper, Chester King; minstrels, Al Childs and Clayborn Clay; inspector, Henry N. Hill; guests Charles W. Kittrel, H. B. Compton Arthur Johnson, Rudolph Ash, Charles Bell and Henry Johnson. "The Order of the Sons of Mars" will have a burlesque on lodge initiation by the entire cast. The program is as follows "Million-Dollar Doll." William Hunley; "Sweet Jullienne," Charles W. Kit trell; "When the Band Plays Ragtime at the Zoo." J. E. Tonsler; "Good-by-Dear Little Old New York." Clayborn Clay; "To Have, to Hold, to Love," Henry Johnson; "Serenade Me, Sadie," George Moore. Olio: Blackstone quartet; Martin and Davis in their original sketch, "Opossum Inspectors?" Thorn ton and Childs; one more guest and some vaudeville; ten minutes with Clayton Clay. Overture by Steele and Compton's orchestra. Executive staff K. of P. ministress: Claybon Clay, manager; Henry N. Hill secretary; C. H. Elliot, treasurer; Charles Bell, stage manager; W. Henry Gordon, director of music; William Hunley, properties; Edward Curtis and Orva Marrs, representatives. Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey left this city last Thursday for Peoria, Ill. where they expect to remain permanently. Rev. G. W. Henley of Philadelphia Pa., has located in this city, having purchased several pieces of choice real estate here. Dr. William DeLyons has been on the sick list for some time. We are glad to learn that he is able to be out again. Mr. William Goss, proprietor of the Hotel Royal, will leave for Los Angeles, Cal., in a few weeks, where he will make his future home. Mr. J. Brown Mickey is stopping at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Milan. Cooper and Robinson were on the bill at the Orpheum Theater the latter half of last week and pleased fairly well. RICHMOND BUSINESS Form New League Through Efforts of Ralph W. Tyler, Organizer for National Body—Elect Officers and Enjoy Banquet. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Richmond, Va., March 20.—The local Negro Business League of this city was reorganized last Thursday evening by Ralph W. Tyler, national organizer for the National Negro Business League. Prior to the reorganization Mr. Tyler addressed the business and professional men of the city at the Richmond Beneficial Association hall on the importance of business co-operation. The greatest interest was shown in the new organization and the need of it was emphasize by a number of speakers following Mr. Tyler, among whom were Dr. Graham, Rev. Morris, Mrs. Maggie Walker, president of St. Luke's Rank Dr. Jones and others. Mr. Tyler was introduced by a fellow journalist, John Mitchell, Jr., editor of The Planet The officers elected were Mr. Floy Ross, president; John T. Taylor, vice president; James T. Carter, secretary F. T. Archer, treasurer, and the following executive committee: John Mitchell, Jr. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker Dr. R. E. Jones and W. L. Jones Following the meeting Mr. Tyler was tendered a banquet at Hotel Miller. SENATOR VARDAMAN'S AMENDMENT LOSES Greatest Monumental Race Hater of the Age Only Musters 19 Voters for the Repeal of the 15th Amendment—Kentucky Senator Says More Afro-American Women Vote Than White. (Special to The Defender.) Washington, D. C., March 20—The United States Senate held a heated debate on the question of giving women a right to vote. A resolution was offered, but was lost by a vote of 35 to 34. An amendment was offered by the race-hating Vardaman repealing the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States and was lost by a vote of 48 to 19. Senator James of Kentucky declared that his State had had one limited experience of woman suffrage in a local school election. He said on that occasion ten Afro-American women voted to one white woman. This is the attitude of all Southern Senators. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER BOTH ENEMIES, OF THE HUMAN RACE, SAY SCIENTISTS. Poets Are Equality Active In Carrying Disease Germe — Experiments In Panama Canal Zone Have Substantiated Theories. No suspicion until lately has artisen that the industrious ant might upon occasion act as the transmitting agent of infection to man, says the London Lancet. It was known that some species, such as the white ant, has very destructive tendencies in certain parts of the tropies and that the bites of some large tropical ants caused a good deal of general disturbance, being attended with faintness and shivering and sometimes with temporary paralysis. It was also known that some savage races used the dried bodies of ants, beaten into a paste, as an arrow poison, but it is only of late that suggestion has been made that this insect might convey pathogenic bacteria to man. The ant is commonly found in and around the dwellings of people residing in the tropics. It is indeed, a matter of difficulty to keep this insect away from foodstuffs in such houses, and it is equally difficult to keep the ant away from human defects when these are not properly disposed of. So that it cannot be doubted that the ant has the opportunity of carrying from infected excreta the specific organisms of disease to the food stored in human dwellings. Little or no experimental work, however, had been done to obtain proof that ants were capable of transmitting disease to man, but in 1912 Dr. L. B. Bates, bacterologist to Ancon hospital in the Panama Canal zone, undertook a series of experiments with a view of putting to the test whether or not the ant acted as a transmitting agent of such infections as enteric fever and bacillary dysentery. His investigations were carried out with the large yellow ants which are found in and around the houses in the canal zone. He fed a number of these insects on bread soaked with cultures of bacillus typhosus for five days, killing and examining some of them at certain intervals, but in no instance was he able to recover the typhoid bacillus from the intestines of the ants. The experiment was carefully repeated with like negative results. He then tried to determine if the ant could carry the specific organisms on its legs or body in a purely mechanical way to human food. To this end a number of the insects were dropped into a broth culture of the typhoid bacillus and allowed afterward to crawl out and walk over dishes in such a way that their footprints could be "cultivated" for bacteria. The typhoid bacillus was easily found in every instance. This experiment was repeated several times, and in the majority of cases positive results were obtained. When Ade Was Younger As a reporter on the old Record in the days before he became known to fame, George Ade's personal charm as well as his striking appearance and sartorial elegance, made him a great favorite with the ladies. One of his assignments took him to a public dance given on the Northwest side, and here he met a young woman, evidently the belle of the ball, who was a waitress in a downtown restaurant. Ade danced with her a number of times and thought that he had made a great impression. This impression was heightened, he thought, when he revealed his identity. It is not every day that a girl of the masses meets a literary gentleman, an iceman or a butcher's boy being perhaps more in her orbit. What was Ade's chagrin half an hour later, then, to overhear her talking to her girl chum at the table. "My best feller," said the chum, "is a bartender." "Huh! That's nothing," topped the other; "I got a real swell guy. My beau's a porter on the Record."—Chicago Inter Ocean. Conscious Thought Transfer Conscious thought-transference has not yet been proved by the Society for Psychical Research. In the last issue of its proceedings Dr. John E. Coover, follow in psychical research of Leland Stanford, Jr., university, says this question "curiously remains open in spite of the reports in these proceedings and elsewhere of decidedly favorable experimental results." Dr. Coover recalls that Mrs. Henry Sidwick found that two hypnotized subjects made, on good days, 14.1 per cent and 11.4 per cent of right guesses on lotto-blocks, as against a "probability" of 1.23 per cent, in 354 and 263 experiments, respectively. But he presents three series of guessing, aggregating 5,000 experiments, with subjects who believed in telepathy which departed very little from the normal probability of guessing right. The experiments related to "the feeling of being stared at" from behind, the guessing of playing cards, and the guessing of lotto-blocks. His Duty Done The much more general participation in athletics at Yale marks a transition from its former days when only specialists were allowed in the rowing tanks or on the football field. At a Yale dinner President Hadley, the guest of honor, commented favorably on this change, stating that it brought many more boys into the college activities than in the days of Yale supremacy. "Of course," he said, "I regret the change of fortune in our specialized athletics—but that reminds me of the story of little Johann of Newtown. Conn. Little Johann lived at one end of the town and his grandfather at the other. One day his grandfather died. "A stranger passing down the street noticed little Johann playing in the garden, quite as if nothing had happened. Rather shocked at the lad's conduct, he stopped and said: 'Johann, your grandfather is dead.'" "The little fellow looked up. I know it, he said, as he resumed his play, 'I've cried.'" 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 Superviding) Phone Daglin 988. 6 EAST 31st ST., Corr. State Write or call for our complete list of HIGH CLASS BONDS AND MORTOAGES netting 5%, 5½% and 6%. Winston's Spicy Gossip of Men and Events in the Railroad World. By John R. Winton. Brother J. O. Freeman, 4944 Wentworth avenue, general relief porter in Pullman service, spent fifteen days at Hot Springs, Ark., on business. Mr. Daniel P. Carter, 4657 Federal street, has accepted a position as chairr porter in the service of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad company. Mr. Charles A. Wallace, 6226 Green street, train porter in the service of the Grand Trunk railroad company to Port Huron, Mich., was in the city three days this week on his relief. Mr. Thomas Haywood, 4642 Dearborn street, holds the position of train porter in the service of the C. & E. I. railroad company to the city of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Louis Hamilton, 3144 Wabash avenue, holds the position of chairr porter in the service of the Wabash railroad company to the city of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Grant Campbell, 2228 Dearborn street, is in the service of the Santa Fe as train porter to Kansas City, Mo. Mr. N. H. Pryor, 521 West Fifty-fourth place, holds the position of chairr porter in the service of the C. B. & Q. railroad company between Chicago and Minneapolis, Minn. He has spent thirty-three years in the company's service. Mr. B. E. Anderson, 5110 Dearborn street, is on trains 21 and 8 over the Illinois Central lines to Mattoon, Ill., in charge of pullman service. Mr. J. W. Edins, 2409 Wabash avenue, now holds the position of first extra train porter in the service of the Grand Trunk railroad system. Messrs. Granger and P. L. Murdock hold positions as train porriers in the service of the Grand Trunk railroad system to Port Huron, Mich. Mr. E. A. Bonhill, 2033 Harrison street, Kansas City, Mo., holds the position of train porter in the service of the Chicago & Alton railroad company between Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Wiley Scott, 5020 Federal street, holds the position of train porter in the service of the Rock Island railroad company to Peoria, Ill. Also Mr. P. M. Miller, 2227 Vernon avenue. Arthur J. Green is in pullman service to Portland, Ore., over the Chicago & Northwestern lines. Mr. W. L. Johnson, 281 Rondo street, St. Paul, Minn., who holds the position of train porter with the Soo railroad company, is reported on the sick list. He is also one of the wealthiest railroad men in St. Paul. Mr. C. J. Summerville is now relieving Mr. O. A. McNair on the Chicago Great Western cafe car between Des Moines and Minneapolis. Mr. J. H. Bolden is on a cafe parlor car in the service of the Chicago Great Western on the southwestern division. Also Robert Jones, better known as "Kid" Jones, the fastest little chef in the United States. Mr. J. H. Green, 5753 Lafayette avenue, chef, in the service of the Pennsylvania railroad company for the past nineteen years, has been confined to his home for the past nine weeks with rheumatism. The Brotherhood of Railroad Train Porters met March 17 at 3640 State street and elected the following officers: John Coleman, president; Charles A. Wallace, vice president; Albert H. Miller, second vice president; N. H. Pryor, treasurer; R. H. Oliver, financial secretary; John R. Winston, grand organizer and corresponding secretary; Lafayette Martin, assistant grand organizer, and Grant Ray, manager of publicity department. DR. J. W. PARKER HERE. Dr. J. W. Parker, one of the leading dental surgeons of Pine Bluff, Ark., is in the city stopping at 3252 Wabash avenue. Before leaving, Dr. Parker will be invited to address the local medical association. Phone Douglas 3638 Hotel Pullman 3639, 3641, 3643 S. State St. Floors and largest colored hotel in America. First-class accommodations for married and single people. Everything new and up-to-date. Rooms, by day, 60c, 75c and $1.00t By Week, $2.50 and up. J. A. JONES, Prop. EDWARD FELIX ICE CREAM PARLOR PHONE DOUGLAS 2928 Milk, Cream, Stationery, Confectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, Newspapers, Bread, Cakes and Pies. Before buying C Me. We give Fish and Weber Stamps with Groceries, Ice Cream and Sodas. A First-Class Laundry Agency in Connection. EDWARD FELIX :: :: 52 W. 30th ST. Mrs. Edw. Felix's Hairdressing Parlor Stands open for all kinds of Hairdressing, Scalp Treatment, Hair Goods to order. Special care taken of the hands and nails. A complete line of toilet articles. Tel. Douglas 2928 General Mail Order Business to all parts of the country. 52 W. 30th St. C. H. Green Opens Temporary Headquarters at 3159 State Street. Mr. C. H. Green, the well known manufacturer of shoe polish, whose business was destroyed by fire at 3122 State street, has moved his temporary headquarters to 3159 State street. All orders and business of any kind can be transacted at 3159 State street. Telephones Doug. 4558. Auto. 71703. Hotel P. 3639. 3641, 3 Fineest and largest colored hotel in for married and single people. Every Rooms, by day, 60 By Week, 5 J. A. JONES, Prop. EDWARD ICE CREAM PHONE DO Milk, Cream, Stationery, Co. Newspapers, Bread, Cakes a We give Fish and Weber Sta- and Sodas. A First-Class L EDWARD FELIX :: Mrs. Edw. Felix's Stands open for all kinds s ment, Hair Goods to order hands and nails. A comp Tel. Douglas 2928 General M to all pass MEN! Use Prescription 100 The best known remedy for all affections of the urinary passage, kidney and bladder troubles: This Valuable Tonic Is for Sale at LaBastide's Drug Store 3702 S. State Street Telephones | Douglas 616& 617 Automatic 71-874 Office Phones: Rs. 5133 So, Webash Ave. Oakland 4662, Auto. 73-658 Phone Dialel 8815 Dr. Theo. R. Mozee DENTIST 4709 S. STATE STREET CHICAGO Hours 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. Sundays by Appointment Phone Oakland 2489 Madeline R. McFarland FINE MILLINERY Feathers Cleaned, Dyed and Curled 4746 State St. - CHICAGO MORTGAGE GOOD CED SERVICE Equals PER , the following First Mortgage Real Estate 20,000. DEATH OF TILLIE MORRIS Miss Tillie Morris, sister of Mrs. E. Murray, 3155 State street, died March 14th. She was born April 10, 1883. She leaves a mother, father, five sisters and five brothers. She had professed a hope in Christ. Her remains were shipped to Buxton, Ontario, Canada, where the funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church. "Peace to her asks." Pullman 543 S. State St. America. First accommodations thing new and up-to-date. 0c, 75c and $1.00t 2.50 and up. D FELIX M PARLOR UGLAS 2928 fectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, and Pies. Before buying CMe. Camps 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. APPOMATOX CLUB ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE. The Apponatox Club entertainment committee, of which Prof. William Emanuel is the chairman, and who is arranging its social program for the ensuing year, consists of the following members: W. Martin, A. A. Wells, J. A. Brent, Dr. Harry Garnes, John T. Morton, Adelbert Lee, C. S. Washington, B. Jameison, Steve Buckner, H. Isaacs, H. S. Gones and H. Allen. The entertainment committee is one of the most important committees connected with any organization, as it is responsible for the standard of all entertainments given by the club. IF YOU WANT A ROOM READ OUR CLASSIFIED COLUMNS. T. H. BLACKWELL & GREEN UNDERTAKERS Phone - Normal 7932 Calls promptly answered. Chapel in connection. All work guaranteed. Our prices the lowest. LD BONDS FECT SECURITY Gold Bonds, secured by Chicago income 00 GUESS WHO? The 3rd and Indiana Avenue dolls are who are stuck up. Oh you G. T. and G. The doll J. A. is who has smushed S. J. The new doll H. G. up to W. P. H. S. The doll J. A. is who has succeeded. Only one has succeeded. Oh you H. A. The doll G. A. is who has turned up. The dolls who sure 'hold eny' are. Thinks T. H. is grieving because the is keeping company with B. H. You are certainly wrong I. A. J. she don't want Alexander, Robt., 36 yrs., 2830 Federal St. Mar. 12. Bell, Bornholm, 27 yrs., Maywood, III. St. Burdell, Simon, 29 yrs., 4745 State St. Mar. 12. Brown, Frank, 40 yrs., 360 Whiting St. Mar. 11. Brown, Jennie, 24 yrs., 3710, La Salte St. Mar. 12. Britt, Paul, 19 yrs., 45 W. St. 36th St. Mar. 12. Dane, Edw., 52 yrs., Wells and Menone Sts. Mar. 8. Foster, Wm., 15 yrs., 3812 Dearborn St. Franklin, Mary, 56 yrs., 2145 La Salte St. March 12. Hump, Thomas, 60 yrs., 3619 Wahash Av. Hartman, Seanan, 4 yrs., 314 La Salte St. Lee, Angeline, 59 yrs., 4044 Indiana Av. Mar. 10. McClure, Robt., 15 da., 2513 State St. Mar. 10. Mary, John, 45 yrs., 2902 State St. Mar. 11. Pleasant, Louis, 24 yrs., 1759 Pulton St. 11. Pendleton, Spencer, 54 yrs., 2820 Aberdeen St. Mar. 2. Sawyer, John, 60 yrs., 1712 Carol Av. Fob. 22. Sawyer, David, 54 yrs., unknown Fob. 11. Towns, Jos., 34 yrs., 3104 La Salte St. White, Henry, 8 mo., 3619 Calumet Av. Williams, Sarah, 39 yrs., 3332 Dearborn St. Fob. 14. PASSES AWAY Carry Smith, 3701 State street, died Tuesday morning at 2:40 o'clock. He was a member of the Astra Club. At the funeral Friday at Grace Presbyterian Church the most beautiful floral design—a wheel with a broken spoke—was sent by this organization. The club extends its sympathy to the bereaved family. The Astra Club had charge of the funeral services. Vincent Saunders, president; Alfonso Young, secretary. We wish to express our sincere thanks for the sympathy of our many friends in our hour of bereavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings; and we also thank the Rev. Geo. Hill and Undertaker Ernest H. Williams. MR. and MRS. OSCAR BREWTON. Mr. Robert Lee, 4044 Indiana avenue, desires to thank Rev. J. C. Anderson and the members of Quinn Chapel, the S. M. T.'s, Court of Calanthe, and the Household of Ruth, for their sympathy and attention during the illness and death of his wife, Mrs. Angeline Lee. Gone, though not forgotten. In memory of my beloved friend, Harvey L. Stewart, who departed this life March 18, 1913. HIS DEAREST FRIEND. We Call Them "Composite" Ranges Because our experts who wrote the specifications have examined and tested all the ranges of the past 20 years. We ordered them made of highly finished, almost indestructible rust-proof material— With every working part easily accessible— With five top burners including one giant and one simmering burner— With two or three ovens all heated with one flame and all high enough to be reached without stooping— With the broiling and baking ovens both lined with asbestos to hold the heat— With needle valves instead of the old trouble-making lever cocks— And with hundreds of other modern features that make it the most perfect and complete gas stove yet produced. Manufacturers who are making this special stove for us are enthusiastic over its future. Please tell your friends they can inspect and order a "Composite Cabinet" at our down-town or any of our branch stores. The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. Peoples Gas Bldg. Telephone Randolph 4567 Deaths of the Week CAREY SMITH A CARD OF THANKS A CARD OF THANKS. IN MEMORIAM Wants to keep Co., with T. P. (nonbody home) A. F. don't you know L. W. is gen. Who is going to get married, or murdered. Was seen with L. S. Monday evening and Federal Street, last Monday evening. J. F. is who had better look out for L. when he is with M. P. is looking for W. L. B. guys so. is looking for W. L. of 31st and LaSalle. E. F. is who is getting source. E. J. is, who is getting scarce OPPORTUNITY AT YOUR DOOR! Why Not Learn to Speak a Language Other Than English? Dr. J. Valles announces to the public that his class of French and Spanish is open every night from 7:30 to 8:30 at the Johnson Blvd. 3622 South State street, room 10. The number of pupils is augmenting enormously. Those who are late to become members should lose no time. Auto. phone 75559. To Counteract Tannin in Tea. One of the marked characters of tea is the tannin contained in it. Indian tea has about twice as much as the Chinese growth. It has a marked effect on the digestion, even in the presence of other fluids. In all cases it retards the digestive process to an extent that would astonish those who have not inquired into the matter; and it has been recommended that a pinch of bi-carbonate of soda should be added to the brew of persons with weak digestions so as to make the infusion alkaline. Bank's Note Never Reissued. After returned Bank of England notes have been noted in the register they are canceled. This is done by cutting off the signature of the chief cashier, which is at the bottom of the note. Thus mutilated, the notes are packed into sacks and kept for five years, when they are burned. A five-years' accumulation amounts to about 100,000,000 notes. If they were laid in a pile they would reach a height of almost seven miles, and they would weigh close upon 120 tons. Mr. Wayback Learner Someth Mr. Wayback Learns Something. Mr. Wayback—"Be ye walters?" Walter—"Yes, suh." Mr. Wayback—"Dew yew know, I've been a wonderin' all along they caller' these places chop houses. I know now. Will you please bring me an ax? I want tew cut this steak." The first fuchsia known to cultivation was taken to England by a sailor and grown and flowered by his wife on a window sill. It was later seen by a London nurseryman, who purchased it for about $20. REMOVAL NOTICE On and after April 1 Dr. W. H. Marshall of 31st and State streets will be located at 3513 State street, States Theater building. Phones: Douglas 4795 Auto 75-174. --- First Euchelia GENERAL'S STAFF NO AID-DE-CAMP OF SUCH IMPORTANCE AS THE BEE. Treasured Secret of the War Department of the United States Seems to Be Rendered Valueless by This Publicity. News that will be of interest to all army men was received here in a copy of La Gazette de Hollande. The Gazette, which is published at The Hague, has discovered a secret long cherished in the war department—the use of bees as messengers. No longer will the aid-de-camp spur his staggering horse through shot and shell to carry the message to the front. Instead he will don his gloves and mask and, going to the portable bee hive back of headquarters, seize one of the faithful little insects and send the well-trained messenger through the air. "Whoever possesses a receiving outfit can read the secrets of the wireless," says La Gazette de Hollande; "one can cut the wires of the ordinary telegraph; the pigeon does not always escape the bullet. Therefore other means have been searched for. In America the general staff dreams of using, as a dispatch bearer, the bee. "The bee, like the homing pigeon, guided by his marvelous instinct, returns to the hive from wherever he may be liberated. Tiny dispatches, which can be decliphered with the magnifying glass, can be attached to its breast. "But something better still has been found. By an ingenious process the wings of the tiny insect are sensitized and by means of microscopic photography the message is imprinted on the wing, doing away with extra weight." "And there you are," says La Gazette de Hollande, "thy aeroplanes of war." The secret is out, but all is not lost. La Gazette de Hollande has not discovered the wonderful process by which to dispose of the fireflies that an up-to-date enemy would send to ruin the sensitized wings of the trained bees. The details of course can not be divulged. 'Suffice it to say that as soon as an enemy's firefly reached the dark hive where the bees are waiting to have their wings photographed its presence is made known by the action of the metal selenium, which is sensitive to light, and the the alarm is given to a corps of trained dragon fites, who speedily make away with the intruder—New York Herald. Poor Rich Man. He wouldn't give the tramp a dime. He said he didn't have the time to linger by the way and note the troubles of a fellow goat. This mighty man had so much pelf that if he took it from the shelf to count the dollars, one by one, his fingers, are the task was done, with corns and blisters would be decked. His constitution would be wrecked. He had to rise at break of day to get his business under way. He had to hustle to keep tab on all there was that he could grab. A tiny share of generous bliss was all he did not fear to miss. His breakfast was a soggy bun. He ate his lunchon the run. He never really seemed to feel he had a right to one square meal. He would sit down and sign his name until his good right arm grew lame. He had a wondrous wad of wealth, but it was injuring his health. The tramp observed him with regret. Extremes in these two persons met—a man with riches at his call; a man who had no coin at all. He couldn't give the tramp a dime. He truly didn't have the time—"Philander Johnson," in Kansas City Star. True Story. "The hat is very becoming to you," declared the salesman in one of the Broadway stores. "I'm not sure. I can't make up my mind," says the customer, studying the mirror. "Oh, but it is. It suits your face exactly. You have a face, if you will pardon me for saying so, that calls for hats of a style few can wear. Now, put that hat on on anybody else, and they wouldn't wear it with the distinction you will." "But isn't it too wide?" "No, indeed. With a straight, finely chiseled nose like yours, and with your eyes you can wear a wide hat. That's the very hat for you." "But it isn't like the other hats." "That's just it. If any one of a hundred others could wear that hat as you can they would be delighted. It isn't everybody whose face is of the exact type for this hat. You'll take it? Thank you." No, gentle reader. This is not another low down fling at women and their senseless subservience to fashion. This is a verbatim report of the sale of a new hat to a man. "Eat Less and Be Happy." Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Edison eat about half the amount of food now that they did formerly, and both claim to be much the better for their reduction of diet. Mrs. Edison says she even gains in weight under the new system, and says that she hates to think what her weight might be if she had continued with her old methods. The lowest estimate she made was 360 pounds. When she first joined her husband in curtailing her diet she found great difficulty in subduing her appetite, but now that she has won the battle she says she feels better, sleeps better, can think more clearly and is twice as active. Certainly her reward is greater than her sacrifice. High Tuberculosis Death Rate. The per cent. of deaths from consumption among cement workers is 19 per cent., as against 14 per cent. for all the male workers in the United States. They inhale great quantities of cement dust, but some authorities consider this a source of health because of the heavy admixture of lime. Authorities differ on this score, and even federal evidence is inconclusive. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER LEFT BEHIND IN LIFE'S RACE Alnus of Northern Japan Furnish an Object Lesson to Peoples Who Refuse to Progress. If one were to go among the Alnus on the island of Hokkaido, in northern Japan, he would find himself in a stage of departure from pure savagery which parallels the condition of our race as it existed 4000 years ago, and shows in practice how surely the savage is destined to elimination by any other branch of the human species which advances beyond his stage of co-operation, says the Philadelphia North American. The Alnus, commonly believed to be a lost branch of the whites, have been subject to the more progressive Japanese for ages, and their level, without making close distinction, corresponds to that of some aborigines of Australia, who have been attributed, in their origin, to tribes of adventurers from ancient Chaldea. The Alnus were on their island long before the Japs arrived, and they preserve their original savage customs and superstititions, with a fidelity that is strong evidence of their purity of race and also of the fatal consequences of both customs and superstitions. Yet so strong is the influence of example that they conform in some measure to the more modern life around them. The men pride themselves on being hunters and leave the women to raise the rude crops which eke out their subsistence. But when it is absolutely necessary the men will condescend to take a turn at scratching the surface of the soil. Their worship of the hear is probably the trait which has made them most widely known; but the bears they catch are cubs and rear as defies dartes no better, if as well, as the bears we happen to capture in this country. It is the luck of our bears, very often, to end in comfort, if not in freedom, in a circus or a zoo. But the bears of the Alnus, after being humbly apologized to, are mercilessly slaughtered and enjoyably eaten. The woman who longs for the times when there were cavemen, with a preference for nice white cavemen to suit her refined nature, can take a trip to Japan and observe the hairy Ainu and old ways—and also the ways of the womenfolk. She will doubtless conclude that she has been born about 4,000 years later than any period which could have met with her approval, if she is living now 4,000 years ahead of the time when she will feel she is perfectly content with man as civilization has improved him. Rising Generation For one, I like to believe that the young people of the coming generation are not less able or less earnest, not less willing or less devoted, than those of our own young days. Those men in buckram whom we boast of having fought, were they indeed so much more formidable than the giants in the path of the youth of today? Were we never "cowards on instinct," plumming ourselves on our "discretion"? I feel that we, the talking generation, might suffer in comparison with the youth of today, did not our memories so often play us false. Certainly not all of us have achieved even honesty and courtesy and common human kindness. Did we all once have learning and wit and zeal? Where are our zeal and wit, and learning now? Are our sons and daughters so much our inferiors? No, by my halldom: And we know it!—Fannie H. Eckstorm, in the Atlantic. Chinese Market Expanding Now that the Chinese in many provinces are adopting foreign dress, foreign food and foreign-style houses they are demanding a larger quantity of foreign merchandise. The sale of foreign clothing, shoes, hats and jewelry is rapidly increasing. Foreign-made furniture also is coming more and more into use, and while a great deal of it is being made in China there is a growing demand for foreign locks and hardware of all descriptions. A considerable increase is noticed in the consumption of foreign food and canned provisions are enjoying a wider sale. Foreign food is displacing Chinese food to such an extent that a local guild of Chuqingkling which formerly made huge profits by selling shark's fins and other Chinese delicacies has suffered heavily of late on account of the growing preference for foreign food. Records of Heavy Rainfalls. Records of winters in the past bring to light some accounts of excessive rains, for in 1909, a gauge kept at Monumental, in California, registered 153.54 inches. Only at Glenora, Oregon, with a record of 167.29 for a single year, has this rainfall record been exceeded in records for the United States. The heaviest rainfall for a single month ever recorded in the United States was at Helen Mine, California, in January, 1909, when 71.44 inches fell. Campo has the record for the heaviest downpour ever recorded in California for a single day. This was 11½ inches, on August 12, 1891, and all of this fell within 80 minutes. This is far below the American record, however, which is held by Alexandria, Louisiana, with a record of 214-10 inches in a single day. Japanese Titular Honors There are four degrees in the Japanese peerage—marquis, count, viscount and baron. Admission to the last degree at the present time costs about $500,000 and to the next another $250,000. Only the son of a baron or viscount can be raised to the higher degrees of the peerage. A commercial aristocracy has thus arisen in Japan. By many of the old feudal lords the new aristocracy is detested, but the commercial aristocracy in Japan have become economically the Dominant class, and with their development the old aristocracy are ultimately bound to disappear. No Change. "How does the poor woman support herself in her affliction at losing her husband?" "I suppose the same way she supported herself all the time he was living." CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. 2313 CALIMET AV—NICELY FURNISHED light and airy rooms, comfortably heated by steam. Conveniences all modern. Near car line. Phone Aut 7231. 5122 STATE ST.—1ST FLAT, LARGE light rooms, home comforts, best presentation, reasonable rates. Tel. Normal 2652 5123 WABASH AV.—3RD FLAT, BEAUTIFULLY furnished room. Steam heating all other modern conveniences. 21-2-41-11 21 E. 38TH ST.—NICE, WARM NOOAM, hot water at all times. Suitable for single person only. 21 6464 ST. LAWRENCE AV.—2ND FLAT. Phone Englewood $346. Call after 6 p.m. Nicely furnished steam heated room, light and airy. Near 63rd St. line. 21-28 6465 FOREST AV.—PHONE ATL. 77390, Three beautiful rooms to rent, two of them are front rooms, steam heat and all other modern conveniences. Neur. line. 21-28 3561 PRAIRIE AV.—Nicely furnished room. Nicely heated. Hot and cold running water. Convenient to line. Terms reasonable. 7-14 3425 FORESTVILLE AV. 2D FLAT, rooms, suitable for working woman or for men. Will furnish board reasonable. Convenient to three car lines. 14-21 3252 WABASH AV.-Changed hands; now Hotel de Huyt. Flame furnished room, modern appliance; large unfurnished room suitable for business. Phone 4322 Doug.; 71735 Automatic. 14-21-28-4 3316 VERNON AV.-Large room, heat, running water, two wardrobes, vegetable todeal kitchen, guest or married couple preferred. Phone 6130 Dougls. 14-21 3252 RHODES AV. APT., APT J.-Nice large neatly furnished room; steam heat, hot and cold running water; best married couple, nice kitchen, kitchenette, or gentleman. Phone 6058 Dougls. 14-21 3252 VERNON AV. Nice large room; an ideal home for man and wife; running water; also a large rear room, warm or unlit room; for a nice quiet home with modern conveniences and kitchen privileges phone Dougls 2993 or Auto. 77307. 14-21 513 E.4 AND PLACE.-FIRST CLASS. room flat. All modern conveniences including electric lights. Near car space. home for particular people. Spendlum heat. Rent $36. Owner on premises. FLATS AND HOUSES TO RENT. MODERN 8-room flat, hot and cold water, steam heat. 312S Vernon av. 2d flat. Apply 1st flat. FOR SALE. FIRST CLASS 5-chear barber shop with bath for sale. Apply Gco. Bynum, 214-21-28-AH FOR SALE-HOTEL ROYAL SOUTH complete, bath, gas, hot and cold water. lease of, building for terms. Write or call, Wm. Goss, 127 W. Colfax Av. South Bend, Ind. VACANT LOT FOR SALE. 112th and Ada Streets.-Lot 371X5 in Morgan Park. Buy car to city. W sell a sacrifice, $250. Address L. E. Larson, 3228 S. Canal St. 5-ROOM COTTAGE-1414 Randall st. Morgan Park, IL. On 2x12X5 blocks from street car; 5-cent fare to any part of city, also from Rock Island R. R. purchaser. Address owner, A. D. Jones, 1520 Randall st. Morgan Park, IL. BUSINESS CHANCES MUSIC AND STATIONERY STORE FOR Owing to sickness I am forced to sell my music, cigar and newspaper store at the stationery store. I will leave the city; stand at best location street; with 4 living rooms in rear, snap my photos, and visit my office any time at 3242 State St, Aulia, 22504. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. Office Phones: Auto. 72-858 Douglas 1541 Res. Phone Douglas 7144. DR. G. WM. MILLER PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 3448 SO. STATE ST. Near 358 St. Office hours—9 to 12 a. m.; 2 to 4 p. m.: 7 to 9 p. m. PHONE DOUGLAS 5150 EYE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT Spencer C. Dickerson M. D. "SCIENTIFIC REFRACTION" 3601 So. State Street HOURS 12 m. to 2 p. m. 6 16 to 8 p. m. CHICAGO HIKE An antiseptic face cream. Will relieve itching, pimples, eczema, dandruff, burns, insect bites, poison of oak or ivy. Good after shaving. Price 25 cents a tube. Sold everywhere. HIKE CHEMICAL CO. ST. LOUIS A. Let Madame Newell grow your hair, she has grown hair for others, now let her grow yours. First treatment $1.50, including box of jickey, and 50c every two weeks. Also Manicuring, Massaging, Chi- ropody and all kinds of hair goods cheap. We teach what we do. Call or Write— Mme. Newell's Beauty College 2703 Dearborn Street, 3rd Floor Phone Auto. 79413 Orders taken for fancy goods. Agents Wanted Lincoln State Bank of Chicago Announcement! Just off the Press. Our new book, "Life Lines of Success," for colored Americans. Nothing like it ever published before. Over 500 pages, 60 beautiful photo- CARLOTT, J. 1880 MODERN APARTMENT TODAY. Remember, it is the early looker who gets the best selection. FOR RENT. 6-room, steam heat, Forest Ave.... $22.50 5-room, steam heat..... $20.00 4-room, steam heat..... $25.00 6-room, steam heat..... $32.00 BEFORE BUYING, SEE US. We have a large selection of houses, fats, cottages. We can save you money if you buy from us. A few of our many bargains. Cottages—$800 down, balance $13 per month. Price..... $3,250 3-flat—$1,000 down, balance $50 per month; 8-S-S rooms, on Wabash Ave. Price..... $9,500 House—5-room; $1,000 down, $25 per month. Price..... $4,250 6-flat—bargain, rental, $216. Balance terms. Price..... $1,400 ANDERSON & TERRELL Real Estate Brokers RENTING, LOANS, INSURANCE 3512 South State Street "Home of Real Estate Bargains" Phones: Douglas 208 Auto. 79-864 Call and see us before buying. RESIDENCES & FLATS TO RENT Beautiful Residences. 3145 Forest Av., 8 rooms, furnace heat 2946 Groveland Av., 8 rooms, furnace heat 4850 Lampley Av., 8 rooms, furnace heat 40.00 Modern Flats. 3753 Wabush Av., steam heated, 8 rooms 3128 Vernon Av., steam heated, 8 rooms 3755 Wabush Av., steam heated, 7 rooms 6127 Racine Av., steam heated, 6 rooms 6128 Vincennes Av., steam heated 6 rooms 32.50 Stove Heated Flats. 3736 Rhodes Av., 6 rooms 3251 Rhodes Av., 7 rooms 3755 Rhodes Av., 7 rooms 4228 Rhodes Av., 7 rooms 633 E. 45th St., 7 rooms Call or Address. GEO. W. FAULKNER, 2935 State St. DOUGLAS 7056. To Remove Paper. An excellent way to remove paper from the wall when about to repaper a room, says Modern Priscilla, is to make a rather thin paste of flour and water and go over the paper with a large brush or cloth, wetting every part. After allowing this to stand for a little while the paper may be taken off in great strips without spreading a particle of dirt or dust. Lincoln State Bank UNDER STATE 3105-07 South CHICAG Douglas CAPITAL, $200,000.00 A DOLLAR IN THE DANH A WORLD TWO IN YOUR POCKET NICKELS 91 25 20 15 10 5 CENTS 25 20 15 10 5 This Registering Home Bank FREE to our Savings Depositors; will start you saving and keep you at it. A Savings Account is the first step to wealth. Open one with us. Announce Just off the Press. Our Success," for colored America published before. Over 500 LIFE LINES DE SUCCESS THE FUTURE REPLACEMENT THE ANILOID ECONOMY --- 708 E. 43rd Street NEAR LANGLEY AVE. T. 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BRITT Post Graduate in Optics and Diseases of the Eye OFFICE 4001 STATE STREET CPFICE HOURS: 8 to 11 A.M. 8 to 9 P.M. Phone Drexel 1461 Bank of Chicago STATE SUPERVISION North State Street AGO, ILL. Dallas 200 SURPLUS, $20,000.00 Commercial Banking Savings and Checking Accounts Foreign Exchange Safety Deposit Vaults Mortgages and Bonds 3% Interest on Savings Deposits Your Patronage Solicited Depository and Correspondent, Continental & Commercial National Bank or Chicago, Ill. encement! Our new book, "Life Lines of Africans. Nothing like it ever 60 pages, 60 beautiful photogravures. You must read this book. Order today. On request copy will be sent to you for your inspection. (Special to the first 100 purchasers.) Cloth binding, regular price $2.00. Our price.....$1.25 Half leather binding, regular price $3.00. Our price.....$2.00 Address Howard, Chandler & Co., Publisher 6434 Vincennes Avenue CHICAGO, IL. PAGE FOUR CHESTER ALEX- ANDER GREETS PROF. WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Former Assistant Secretary to Champion Jack Johnson Among Throng That Welcome Ex-President on Recent Visit to Chicago. Chester A. Alexander, 3641 South State street, was among the thousands to shake the hand of Prof. William Howard Taft, former president of the United States. Mr. Alexander was the third assistant secretary of Jack THE MASTER OF THE WEST Mr. Chester A. Alexander. Johnson and traveled with the champion extensively. When the former president arrived at the La Salle street station, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher were there to greet him. The station was crowded and it was a task for the officers to keep the crowd at bay. Every one desired to shake Prof. Taft's hand and chief among them was Mr. Alexander. He walked up in a manly and gentlemanly manner and said: "My name's Alexander, Mr. Taft." All eyes were turned toward him. "Are you a Defender reporter?" asked Mr. Taft. "Not quite, Mr. Taft, he's in the crowd and on the job," he said Alexander. Mr. Taft smiled as though he was greatly pleased to see a representative of the American race at the dept to greet him as did the other races. Prof. Taft left Chicago over the Pioneer Limited of the St. Paul railroad, to deliver lectures in the law department of the University of Wisconsin. UNION CITY, TENN. Union City, Tenn. March 20—The Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. held a very interesting meeting Sunday afternoon. The Rev. M. E. L. Howard preached a wonderful sermon Sunday afternoon to the men only. It is reported a grand sermon, and that every man enjoyed the service. Mrs. Howard is the best preacher that has ever been in our town, and much good has been accomplished by her work, it is said by white and colored. We hope for Mrs. Howard a long and happy life. She will preach her closing sermon tonight, subject, "That Deck of Cards." She will go from here to Dyersburg. We hope for her a pleasant stay there, and that she will come back and be with the people of Union City again soon. Mrs. Emma Valentine charmingly celebrated her forty-seventh anniversary in her home on College street Sunday, March 15. A delicious menu delighted the guests; after which an ice course was served. Those enjoying the hospitality were Rev. Mrs. E. L. Howard and Miss Floride of Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. Ellen Price of Glbbs, Tenn., and Mrs. Pearl Towler. Mrs. Mattie Cross was the charming hostess of the Young Married Ladies' Economical Club Friday afternoon. Mr. Jim Overby is in town visiting his parents and friends. The F. L. C. Club meet with Mrs. Cassie L. Fowlkes Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Leanna Brewer left for Dyersburg Sunday afternoon. The Four-Leaf Clover Club met with Mrs. Pearl Long Monday afternoon. Each one reported a grand time. Rev. William Fowkes made a flying trip to Newborn last week. Mrs. Georgia Starka of Columbus, Ky, is in the city visiting her mother and friends. Mrs. Nannie Weeb of Wicliffe, Ky, is in the city, the guest of her auntie. Mrs. Lucy Totten on Matthews street. Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Girvin left for Hickman, Ky, and Tiptonville Saturday. TO OUR OUT-OF TOWN SUBSCRIBERS Out-of-town subscribers having complaints of any kind will find that said complaint will receive more prompt attention if complaint is made direct to this office rather than to their local agent. After forwarding subscriptions and advertisements, agents are not in a position to rectify any mistakes that might occur, unless they themselves notify this office. Compliance with this request will enable the management to give every complaint prompt attention. Firemen Rescue Musician from Third Story—Residents of Wabash Avenue Apartment Flee Early Morning Blaze in Scant Attire. St. Patrick's day, about 5 a.m., there was great excitement in the quiet residential district of the South Side, when fire broke out in the basement of the flat building at 3402 Wabash avenue. The entire neighborhood was aroused and people for a block around had their personal property ready for instant removal. Mr. A. F. Tervalon, occupying the cottage next door, was awakened by the cry of a baby; he arose and thought that he smelled smoke. He found no apparent cause for alarm and returned to bed. A few minutes later he was aroused again by some roomers. When the windows were raised the house was filled with smoke and the fire was discovered in the next house. The fire drove the residents of the building into the street in their night clothes. When the fire department arrived, Mr. Jas, A. Harris was found hanging out of a third story window. He had made a rope of the bed clothes, but evidently lost his nerve. Mr. Harris is a trombone player with the Gamler Bros. Circus and after he had been assisted down a ladder, he wanted to go back for his favorite march, Mr. William C. Thomas, the actor, as assisted in the rescue. The damage to furniture and clothes is estimated at $5,000. MAJOR MUIR OF THE U. S. A. INSPECTS DOWN- STATE COMPANIES (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Springfield, '11, March 29—Major Muir of the U. S. army was here this week and inspected companies G and H of the Illinois National Guard. Major Duncan made a preliminary inspection of Company H March 13. Major Muir will also inspect Companies G, I, K, L and M. Major Duncan will go to Chicago with the commission officers May 25 to attend the Eighth regiment annual ball. MRS. ANNA HUDLIN RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS Chicago's "Grand Old Lady" Is Still Confined to Bed at Daughter's Residence. Mrs. Anna Huddlin, lovingly called "Mother Huddlin," the venerable pioneer and revered in the press as "Chicago's Grand Old Lady," who has been seriously ill. Is reported better. Mrs. Anna Hudlin. For several weeks Mrs. Hudlin has been confined to bed at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Joanna Snowden-Porter, 3302 Rhodes avenue. She is still in bed, but almost entirely recovered from her indisposition. Mrs. Hudlin, always noted for her ready wit, declares that her sickness was not "superinduced" by the infirmities of old age, because the board of registration in her home precinct is undecided as to whether she is of legal voting age. MISS ETHEL MITCHELL ENTER- TAINS ALFRED ANDERSON AT DINNER Once upon a time (all fairy stories start that way) there was a little girl—or rather a very charming young lady—promised an old bachelor that she would cook him a dinner "some day" all by her lonesome. Now the bachelor was skeptical and, while not exactly coming from Missouri, wore that "show-me" look that only made the young lady more determined. A year passed (time counts nothing in a story, you know); still no eats. Her girl chum suggested that perhaps she had cold pedal extremities. What did she say that for? The bachelor should have dinner that very week. So last Saturday night the muck-talked-of feed came off. When the bachelor arrived on the scene about 6:33—no, he didn't find things ready, but "nearly." Finally the long-expected arrived. It was good—deliciously good—even down to the crust of the lemon-cream pie. It was so good that her mother was questioned suspiciously, but she disclaimed any credit, and the young lady's appearance gave evidence that she had been doing things. One week has passed and the bachelor feels that he can safely recommend the young lady as a splendid cook, along with her other accomplishments. She Knew Her Rights "Yes, grandma," murmured the little girl drowsily, "I'll be a good girl and let you rock me to sleep, but you got to wake me up when mamma comes home so she can rock me to sleep regular." RELIGION BEST LIFE INSURANCE Dr. St. George, H. G., Represents World's Oldest Company—Insures Against Shipwreck—Policies Never Expire—Interesting Address to Chicagoans. Is your life insured? Dr. St. George, H. G., asks the question and declares that he represents the world's oldest company. He appeals to your reason, and refers to Eph. 3:21 and Matt. 16:17, 18 and 19 to open the doors of the New Testament, Rock Church of Christ Jesus to substantiate the fact that he represents a safe insurance company. An application of religious life to fire risk concerns. Dr. St. George has written insurance and the word of God and he presents his argument from a religious standpoint to the people of Chicago in the following address: Dr. St. George, H. G. Is your life insured? This company is the oldest company in the world and the most reliable, having been in successful operation for thousands of years. It is the only company insuring against shipwreck on the Ocean of Life, or loss from the everlasting fire. It insures a man for more than he is worth. Its policy never expires, giving the faithful holder eternal life; capital, the unsearchable riches of God and Christ, and the Holy Ghost surplus above all liabilities; will do exceedingly and abundantly above all we are able to ask or think. The president of the company is God and His Son Jesus Christ, the King of Kings. Term of insurance found in Acts 2:38. II Peter 1:7:42. He that hath no soul need not apply. The happy man was born in the city of God by regeneration, in the parish of repentance unto eternal life, was educated in the school of obedience to God's word, and now lives in the plains of perseverance. He works at his trade of diligence notwithstanding he has a large estate in the country of contentment, and at all times does jobs of self-denial. He wears the plain garment of righteousness and has a better suit of sanctification all the time in the court of our God. He always lies in the valley of humiliation, and always lives on the mountains of spiritual mindedness. His breakfast every morning is prayer in the Holy Ghost, and noon and night he supps of the same. He has meat to eat the world knows not of, and his drink is the sincere milk of the word. Thus happy he lives and happy he falls asleep. He is one who has gospel submission in his will, due order in his soul, real divinity in his breast, true humility in his affections, sound peace in his conscience, sanctifying grace in his soul, real divinity in his heart, the Redeemer's yoke on his neck, a vain world under his feet, and a crown of glory upon his head. Happy is the life of such a man, in order to obtain this, pray forently, believe firmly, wait patiently, work diligently, die daily, live holy. Watch your own heart, see Jesus only with yourself. He will guide your senses. Redeem your time and live for glory, loving Christ, for behold the darkness shall cover the earth and gross darkness the people, and that is today. Now see perilous times; boasters proud, unholy; traitors heady, high-minded; lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God; having a form of Godliness but denying the power thereof. From such turn away; 2 Tim. 3:1 to last verse. MADAME MADE- LINE M'FARLAND'S Spring and Summer Millinery Openings. Madame Madeline McFarland, 4746 South State street, will have her spring and summer millinery opening Friday, March 27. She has received the latest and most stylish hats in the market to be on display, and Madame McFarland cordially invites her friends and patrons to be present. HOW TO GET A HOME Abraham Lincoln said: "Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another, but let him labor diligently and build one for himself." You can own your own home, or two-flat, by making a small cash payment and then make your rent money pay the balance. The wise will hasten to secure "free rent for old age." Owning a home gives one prestige. Anyone who can pay rent can buy a home on Fred's K. Bartlett & Co.'s easy payment plan. Read Bartlett's advertisement on the last page of this issue. Always use Handy Wrenches Always a Handy Weapon. Dad used to say that a sense of humor was like a shillahal—"an illignant thing to have around handy, especially when the joke's on you."—"Dawn O'Hara." THE CHICAGO DEFENDER Champion Is Driven from Sweden, According to Them, But He Had Not Reached There. The newspapers ran out of copy this week and fell back on their old standby, Jack Johnson. The story ran like this: JACK JOHNSON IS DRIVEN FROM SWEDEN Alleged Insults to Women Cause Crowd to Mob Him. Copenhagen, March 13.—Jack Johnson, the Negro pugilist, has been driven out of Sweden. He arrived at Gothenburg two days ago and has since then caused disgust and anger by his alleged overtures to two women. When he appeared today at a sparring match there was a riot. Jackson. Johnson's manager, attempted to calm the people, but he himself was threatened with revolvers and knives. Johnson and Jackson were compelled to flee. They were followed by a crowd which pelted them with rotten eggs until the police interfered. Half an hour later Johnson was en route to Denmark. The above is entirely false. This dispatch is dated March 13 from Copenhagen. On that date Mr. Johnson was not in Sweden. Under date of March 14 he writes The Chicago Defender from Holland saying among other things that he was en route to Sweden. The fact of the matter is Jack Johnson was driven out of Sweden two days before he reached there. DR. CHARLES E. BENTLEY PRAISES DEFENDER Distinguished Man of Letters and Prominent in Social Life and Secretary of Provident Hospital. Dr. Charles E. Bentley is one of the most brilliant men of letters in this city. For years he has been the secretary of Provident Hospital, and recently was elected a member of the Board of Directors of Appomattox [Image of a man in a suit and tie, facing left]. DR. CHARLES E. BENTLEY. Club. His fame as a dental surgeon is known throughout the United States and he is a speaker of unusual ability and the most powerful force in the National Association for the Protection of Colored People in Chicago. Recently speaking of the Defender he said: "I congratulate the management for its change and make up, as it certainly has the appearance of a metropolitan newspaper." The Defender is very grateful to Dr. Bentley and others who speak so encouragingly of this paper. MISS MAUD TAYLOR SURPRISED. Some time ago the query was current "How old is Ann?" That was some time ago. Last Saturday night "Maud" was the lady in question, the occasion being a surprise party on Miss Maud Taylor, 530 Bowen avenue, it being her —?- birthday. The guests assembled about 9 o'clock p. m., and if we had not said it was last Saturday night we would add that the hilarity lasted until the cuckoo-coch clock struck 1. There was something doing every minute. Childhood days were lived over again, and all the old games were resurrected from the dim and distant past; and stories were told of ghosts and boggie men. An impromptu minstrel was given with the great and only Charles Wilson as interlocutor; William Harsh, Delos Bell, Macon Huggins and Ahrue Feanam as end men, and they were some end men, while the Missives Vijian Harsh, Laura and Jerrene Miller and Hazel Mcintyre filled in with songs and artistic dances. The audience was composed of Mr. and Mrs. George Walker and Alf. Anderson. Never were the maxie, the tango and the hesitation dances put on so effectively. And the singing of Delos Bell was compared to Caruso (suffering with a bad cold). "Prit" Harsh sprung some ante-below jokes that nearly lost him his life, while Ahrue Feman recited "Curfew Shall Not Reign Tonight" with so much feeling that the statue of Fred Douglass on the mantel actually shed tears. A repast fit for the gods was a further surprise that Mrs. Walker had prepared. The party broke up still wondering "How old is Maud?" DEFENDER STOPS RACE RIDICULE IN CHICAGO Wins Fight for Representation on Board of Moving Picture Censors—Under Second Deputy Superintendent of Police Major M. L. C. Funkhouser—All Races Now Scrutinize Films. MAYOR MAKES APPOINTMENT Names Race Representative Last Friday, as The Defender Is on the Press with Another Story Asking for the Appointment of an Afro-American on This Board—History of Fight in Detail. One of the most prominent newspaper men (white) in the city of Chicago declared recently that The Defender was the Tribune of the Afro-Americans. And the general public, white and colored, has come to regard this newspaper as the spokesman of the race. Its power and influence is felt through the land. The administration, city and state, look to it for recommendations along race lines. Its latest achievement was the appointment of a member of the race on the moving picture censor board, which is in charge of Second Deputy Superintendent of Police M. L. C. Funkhouser, Mayor Harrison made the appointment last Friday through the influence of this newspaper. The Chicago Defender has scored another signal victory. In the appointment last Friday of Rev. A. J. Carey as a member of the moving picture censor board this newspaper added another good point in its contention for race representation everywhere. History of Fight. For the past month The Chicago Defender has waged a continuous fight for representation on this board. In its issue of February 21 it published an editorial under the caption of "Representation Everywhere." In this article attention was called to some recent appointment made by the mayor and mentioned the names of several of them in this paragraph: "Note the nationalities and by whom recommended: Miss Eva Loeb, recommended by Judges Pam and Mack, Rabbit Hirsch and forty-six Jewish women's clubs; Mrs. G. F. Carr, recomended by the Catholic clergy; the other four backed equally as strong by members of their own nationality. The object of the Jew, Irish, German and other nationalities is obvious." Insulting Films at Grand. Before the next issue the new Grand Theater at State and 31st streets displayed an objectionable film entitled "Levensky's Holiday." Objection was made to it in a first page story under the headline, "Hit the Nigger—New Film's Insult." A strong demand for an Afro-American on the censor board was made. The story and the films were denounced. What Headlines Said. Saturday March 7. The Chicago Defender bemoaned the inactivity of the Women's Clubs and persisted in its cry for representation on the board. The story that week was entitled "Perfunct Story" in headlines in a prominent place on the front page. No editorial mention was made in that issue. Last week a story still protesting against the non-appointment of an Afro-American was written. It was entitled "Race Still Has No Representation on Film Censor Board." Makes Appointment. The first page containing the story was made up early Friday morning and was on the press when the word was received that an Afro-American had been appointed a member of the board. A hasty announcement of the fact was prepared and can be found on page 2, columns 6 and 7, of that issue. The Chicago Defender made no suggestion as to who the Afro-American member should be, its only desire, being to have a member of the race on that board. Mayor Harrison has made the appointment. The Chicago Defender made the fight and the story is told. REED-MIDDLETON Eighth Infantry Sergeant Takes Former Pittsburgh Belle as Bride. Sergeant Charles Middleton of Company D, of the first battalion of the Eighth regiment, and Mrs. Luila Clark Reed, formerly of Altoona and Pittsburgh, Pa., were quietly married Thursday, March 5, by Rev. L. H. Fuller. Sergeant Middleton will be remembered as owner of the Dewdrop restaurant, 3136 State street, and of the Quick Service at 23 West Thirty-fifth street. The bride is a sister of Bonnie Clark, the well-known female impersonator of the team of Bonnie and Semour Clark. At the wedding were Mr. Swift and wife, Mr. Councill and wife, Mr. Long and wife, Mr. Clark and wife, brother and sister of the bride; Lieutenant Floyd Lewis, Dr. White, Mesdames Dot McKnight, Marie Clery, Mesdames Picket, Cowe Exander, Miss Beulah Robinson, Messrs. Dunn and Knight, Miss Florence Walker. Sergeant and Mrs. Middleton will be at home at 151 West Twenty-sixth street. Revised Version. Be sure you are wrong, retain the best legal talent available, then go ahead—Contact (Nev.) Miner. PEERLESS ORCHESTRA MUSIC FURNISHED FOR ALL OCCASIONS Rates Reasonable J. JEFFREY Secretary and Manager Douglas 4350 3133 WABASH AVENUE C. E. MILLER President and Director Auto. 72-266 Mme. Speigle's treatment of the scalp with the wonderful Poro Hair Grower insures to the person who longs for a full growth of luxurious hair the best possible results of any such treatment on the market. After two months treatment you are sure to be satisfied. Men are treated as well as women. The Poro Hair Grower is stated here as taught. The full System of Poro is $35.00. Those wishful treatment will pay $1.50 which includes a box of Poro. Residential work. Beautiful Mount Glenwood Cemetery TRAINS DAILY; 2:15 Dassberry St. Polk St. Station; 2:25 at 47th and Wallace St. 2130, 63rd and Wallace St. (Eaglewood.) Call our office and arrange for transportation. Mount Glenwood Cemetery Association, 3425 South State Street Douglas 5574 Auto. 71-806 The Guaranteed Feather Co. 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. MME. LAMBERT, Prop. Looking for a Tailor? Looking for a Tailor? Are you looking for somebody who will build your new Spring Outfit and do it right? See Adams, The Tailor 2939 South State Street Don't forget April 12th is Easter Sunday. Dress Making and Ladies' Tailoring IN THE LATEST STYLE E. A. STEWART, 56 East 30th St. Heating Boat THE MAGIC IS 97 U.S. LONG THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER SHAMPOO DRIER MED CO. PRESENTED BY MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.$100 POSTAGE MUST BE Agents Wanted. Write for Literature. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. Importers of Havana Leaf. 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"Capelline" is unlike any other preparation on the market; it makes the hair to stay straight. This preparation is made with a special formula because it causes a rapid growth. It is wonderful because the hair will stand wash without turbing back to its original condition. RIZZATOR CHEM. CO. distributor Chicago. Ill., U. S. A. adies' Tailoring T 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. Miss Mary Taylor of 335 Forest avenue left for California March 3rd, for a stay of six weeks. Mrs. Robt. P. Hurd, 5630 Lafayette avenue, has returned home from Junction City, Kan., where she attended the wedding of her brother-in-law, Mr. Wm. Hurd. She also visited friends in Kansas City, Mexico, Mo., and Springfield, Jil. Mrs. Jeanette Wiley, who has been west for several months and who is now at Mexico, Mo., where her brother died, is expected home the first of the spring. Mr. Benote Lee, 3159 State st. quietly celebrated his twenty-t birthday last Friday night. His m er baked him a cake and he was happy as a "new born babe." Lee is a very active member in Eighth Illinois National Guard, popular with the young people. Miss Hattie Utley, who is stop with Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Boger, East 33th street, expects to enter a few friends. Miss Utley is t Kentucky, and knows how to be pitable. Miss Bessie Minnisee of Byron Mrs. Harriet "Grandma" Henley and her grandson, John C. Wilson of 3338 Prairie avenue, will leave the city on March 27 for a ten days' visit to Nashville, Tenn. Have you heard about the robbery at W. A. Wallace's home on the 11th at which time valuable clothes were taken? Several graduates of the V. N. & I. I., Petersburg, Va., will visit M. T. Bailey, president of the Alumni Association during the summer. Among them will be Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes of Richmond, Va., Dr. C. H. Carroll of Pittsburgh, Dr. L. P. Johnson of Washington and Mrs. S. A. Smith of New Jersey. Mrs. M. E. Wallace of Burlington, N. J., mother of Mr. Wallace, the baker, died at her home, March 16th. Miss Mae Coleman, one of our popular young wo...en and a member of the smart set, have decided to spend the summer visiting Spokane, Washington, Portland, Oregon, Winnipeg, Canada. Miss Coleman could not say whether she would return by the way of Montreal or not. Miss Garnetta Tibbs is arranging to spend her school vacation in California this season. Miss Tibbs is one of our popular school teachers, as well as being one of our leading society misses. Miss Elizabeth Clak will rent a cottage for a week at West Michigan accompanied by a chaperon this summer. Miss Vivian Harsh, popular among the young smart set and librarian, will make a trip through the Eastern section of the country. Miss Maude Taylor, one of Chicago's charming young women, will most likely spend her vacation in Paris, or New Orleans, Ia. Miss Ethel Mitchell, one of the leaders of the smart set, is arranging to spend two or three weeks in Colorado Springs, Denyer and Salt Lake City. Mrs. Mayme Clinkscale has invited the public to her spring and summer millinery opening next week. Miss Pearl Mayo, another member of the smart set, is arranging to spend several weeks visiting friends and relatives in Texas after which she will join Miss Mitchell. The many friends of Miss Helen Jackson are arranging to tender her "showers." Miss Estella Arnold, one of the leaders of the smart set, will make a flying trip east, stopping at Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Jersey City and New York. Miss Arnold says she will stop from one to three days in each city. Mr. Tom Cole, the popular hotel man, expects to visit Louisville the rst of April. Jesse Binga, Banker REAL ESTATE WILL MAKE CONCESSIONS IN RENT TO APRIL 30 Langley Ave.; 2 flats, brick, 6-6 rooms, brick barn in year. Palrie Ave.; stone front residence, 10 rooms, furnace heat. Palrie Ave.; stone front residence, 10 rooms, furnace heat. Lafayette Ave.; N. E. corner 5th Pl.; 2 flats, 6-6 rooms. Champaign Ave.; 2-story brick residence, 8 rooms, brick barn in year. FOR RENT—STORES. Mr. Benote Lee, 3159 State street, quietly celebrated his twenty-third birthday last Friday night. His mother baked him a cake and he was as happy as a "new born babe." Mr. Lee is a very active member in the Eighth Illinois National Guard, and popular with the young people. Miss Hattie Utley, who is stopping with Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Boger, 501 East 34th street, expects to entertain a few friends. Miss Utley is from Kentucky, and knows how to be hospitable. Miss Bessie Minnisee of Byron Center, Michigan, was married on Wednesday, March 18th, 1914, to Mr. Edward Allen. Miss Grace Thompson is arranging to spend several weeks in Minneapolis and St. Paul and Duluth, Minnesota during the summer. The Misses Kennedy, also members of the smart set are trying to arrange reservation on one of the Lake steamers for a cruise on the Great Lakes. Miss Mildred Dodge, another one of the smart set, is unable to say whether she will join the Kennedy party or accompany Miss Mitchell; at any rate, she will make an extensive trip during the summer. Miss Bertha Moseley, a popular member of the smart set, and a student at the University of Chicago, has decided to spend her vacation in the White Mountains, as Miss Moseley says it is real genuine rest she will seek. She received her degree at the University this week. Miss Geraldine Hodges, one of Chicago's popular members of the smart set, and a student of the University of Chicago, says, while she has not decided on any definite plans for her vacation, she will most likely spend it on a farm. Peter Madden has arranged to spend his vacation making an inspection of the various post offices in the larger cities, which he is anxious to make a study of. Mr. Madden says it will require several weeks. It will be interesting to the many friends of the popular young man, Mr. Alfred Anderson, to know he will go abroad this summer. Dr. Anderson, his brother, was to have accompanied him, but on account of his Boston engagements, he is compelled to cancel his reservation. Mr. A. L. Hudson of 3007 State street was given a surprise party by his wife, Drew Hudson, March 8th. Mr. Hudson had reached his 24th birthday and from appearance has a good chance to double the number. Messrs. Alfonso Young and Vincent Saunders of the Laurel Dancing Academy paid the Defender office a visit on Thursday. Mrs. Etta Valdes and Mrs. Mayo of 5214 Wabash avenue, are contemplating making a trip to South Bend, Ind. March 26th, to attend the K. of P. minstrel at Oliver Theater. All Work for Man's Advancement. The long quest for the source of the Nile, for the northwest passage, for the north and south poles; yes, and the ancient search for the "elixir of life," "perpetual motion" and the "secret of life," have for us this grand significance—they all point to the fact that in the mind of man there is a deathless ambition to know and to do—to fathom the depths of the unknown, to conquer the unconquered, to add more and still more to the sum of its knowledge and achievement FOR SALE. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER CLUBS AND SOCIETIES FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER. 3032 Wabash Avenue. Sunday afternoon, March 22, at 4 p.m. Mr. Wallace Rice, recently returned from Egypt and Morocco, will speak on his trip. Several musical numbers will follow. Last Sunday the address by President Ware of Atlanta University was much enjoyed. Each Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. a political science class meets at the Center for the benefit of the neighborhood. We are fortunate in having Wrs. W. H. Davis as chairman. POINSETTIA EMBROIDERY. The Poinsettia Embroidery Club met at the home of Mrs. Brooks, 3444 Forest avenue. Quite a number were present and Mrs. Starks extended her home for the next meeting. The club is preparing to come before the public shortly. THE CHICAGO UNION CHARITY. The Chicago Union Charity Club was beautifully entertained by Mrs. Florence Jones of Evanston on March 5 at the home of Mrs. Mabel Powell, 6222 Rhodes avenue. After the regular business session the ladies were served an elaborate luncheon by the hostess. There were more than thirty members present and five invited guests. PROGRESSIVE WHIST CLUB. The Progressive Whist Club met at the home of Mrs. James Johnson, 3660 Wabash avenue, Thursday, March 12 It was a gala evening and fun for all present. There were fifteen visitors. First prize was won by Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, second by Mr. Townsend and Mrs. Brent. A delicious lunch was served and an orchestra furnished music. IDLE HOUR CLUB. The Idle Hour Social Club met with Mrs. E. McNair, 5233 Dearborn street, Tuesday evening, March 17, from 1 to 4 p. m. A delicious luncheon was served and enjoyed by all. Mrs. McNair rendered several selections on the piano. INTRA MURAL CLUB. The Intra Mural Club met last Friday at the ifome of Ms. Florence Watkins, 2357 Rhodes avenue. A delightful luncheon was served. Ms. Watkins proved herself a delightful hostess. THE JOLLY TWENTY CLUB. The Jolly Twenty Club met Wednesday, March 11, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, 320 Dempster street, Evanston, Ill. An interesting meeting was held, after which a novel program was rendered, to the enjoyment of all. Dainty refreshments were served. The visitors were many. Mrs. Campbell officiated as hostess. MATRIMONY CLUB' Dr. Harry Garnes, president of the Matrimony Club, states that he expects quite a number of new members after Easter. The club is preparing to have a smoker at an early date. Only cigars and light refreshments will be served. It was reported at the last meeting that the girls will organize a similar club. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY CLUB. The Phyllis Wheatley Club celebrated its eighteenth birthday with a reunion and reception to its members, advisory board and friends at the residence of Mrs. Irene Goin, 2842 Prairie avenue, from 1 to 5 p. m. Some beautiful gowns were worn. TUSKEGEE CLUB. Sunday, March 22, the Tuskegee club will hold its regular meeting at 4:30 p. m. at 3811 Wabash avenue. A special program has been arranged, and the public is invited. One of the features of next Sunday's meeting is the short talk by Mr. C. B. Lewis, who will speak on "My Trip to Tuskegee." Dr. H. Higgins, a graduate of Columbus University, will deliver a special address. THE CHICAGO FRANCONIAN COL LEGE OF LIBERAL ART. The Chicago Francouian College of Liberal Art, operated in connection with the Providence Baptist Church, corner of Leavitt and Walnut streets, offers to the public courses in English literature, theology, missionary, industrial and social service. The missionary department is headed by Dr. I. H. Stewart, graduate of the Chicago University. This course includes Sunday school pedagogy, personal work, first year's study in nursing, sociology, practice in field work, kindergarten and minor industrial work. The response by our young women is self-evident proof of the necessity of this department: Dr. Stewart is ably assisted by Miss Lillian Chapman and others. The church is open all day every day, and largely patronized by the neighborhood. The minister, Dr. S. L. M. Francis, is much encouraged with the outlook. THE SIANILLI GIRLS' SOCIAL The Sionilli Girls held their semi-monthly meeting March 7 at the home of Miss Florence Jackson, 3624 Vernon avenue. When the business matters of the club had been discussed and other affairs settled a luncheon was served and a program rendered. The members of the club played piano solos and Miss Jackson's small brother recited a poem entitled "I'm So Very, Very Sleepy." TWENTIETH CENTURY ART. The Twentieth Century Art Club met Thursday, March 12, at the residence of Mrs. George Terrill. After the arrangements for the reception given on St. Patrick's day at the residence of Mrs. Combs the hostess served a delicious luncheon. CRITERION CLUB. The Criterion Club met Sunday, March 15, at the club headquarters, 3708 Wabash avenue. The meeting was well attended and final arrangements were made for the sacred concert to be given Sunday, March 22, at Fulton Street M. E. Church. THE FORTNIGHTLY CLUB It was beautifully entertained by our hostess, Mrs. Anna Dorrell, of 19 East Forty-seventh street on Monday afternoon, March 16. Decorations were white and gold. The ladies did embroidery work during the afternoon. All left, wishing for the time to soon return when we shall meet again. PEERLESS CLUB. The Peerless Club meeting at the home of Mr. Raymond Green March 11 was indeed very interesting as well as important. The members were out in full, and the evening was spent discussing the club's coming events. Mrs. Robert Roy was a visitor at the meeting. The club will hold its next meeting at the home of Mr. Johnson, 5443 Federal street. JUNIOR LEAGUE. The Junior League Social Club was entertained by Raymond F. Hall at the residence of Franklin A. Henderson. Bridge whist was the feature of the evening. The host served a delightful repast, after which the club adjourned, to meet at the residence of Lawrence E. Stewart. 3522 Wabash avenue. SATURDAY AFTERNOON WHIST. The Saturday Afternoon Whist Club met March 14 at the home of Mrs. Edna Bunn, $220 Morgan street. Whist was enjoyed by all. Three visitors were present. A dainty repast was served and enjoyed. Next meeting at the home of Mrs. Hattie Goode, $229 Vernon avenue. DEARBORN WHIST CLUB The Dearborn Whist Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mr. Charles E. Robinson, 5728 State street. From a social standpoint—considering the circumstances the host was under, owing to illness in the family—the meeting was a success. A new member was admitted. A motion was put before the club for a ball, but action was indefinitely deferred. THE CULTURE ASSEMBLY CLUB. "Segregation; Its Cause and Effects," was the subject discussed at the Culture Assembly Club, which met at the home of Miss Ethel Wilborn on Fair street. It afforded us great pleasure to have as a speaker at our club at its last meeting our most noted orator, Rev. W. S. Hammond. He spoke on the subject intelligently, leaving nothing unsaid, and giving to the club, as well as the race, some beneficial facts. Mrs. W. S. Hammond also gave some appreciated remarks on the most agitated question of our race. Too much cannot be said about the excellent paper that was read by Mrs. Charles Jones on "Segregation." BETHEL LITERARY. The Bethel Literary Club will be addressed by Mr. William D. Neighbors on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. The subject is "Man's Indienable Rights." Mr. Neighbors has been on the program before and is quite a forcible speaker. IDEAL WOMAN'S CLUB. The Ideal Woman's Club met at 5133 State street at the home of Mrs. G. Cranshaw March 13. Thomas Pearson delivered an address and Mrs. Byron of 5118 Wabash avenue talked on the conditions at the Fifty-first street and Fifth avenue school. The meeting was quite interesting. FLEUR DE LIS ART. The meeting of the Fleur de Lis Art Club held last Thursday at Mrs. Grace Lenox's home, 5010 South Dearborn street, was quite an enjoyable affair. Members were out in full force, and Miss Willamae Jones of Tuscola, Ill., was the club's guest. The table was beautifully decorated in pink and white, and a delicious luncheon was very daintily served. All highly enjoyed the evening. AMERICAN ROSE. The American Rose Art Club No. 5 met with the secretary, Mrs. Pearl Wright, 6113 Morgan street. They were served with a lovely luncheon, followed by work, as usual, and adjoined. UPSILON SIGMA KAPPA. The Upsilion Sigma Kappa held its regular bi-weekly meeting on Saturday evening at the home of the Misses Overton, 5200 Wabash avenue. The plans of the president for reaching the high school students of the senior classes, in order to assist them in their choice of a vocation and to urge upon them the value of a college training, were entered into with much enthusiasm. After the close of the business meeting the members spent a most pleasant evening socially, which ended in an adventure hunt for spring, and an old-fashioned tea served Southern style. TRUE. REFORMERS Chief M. T. Bailey is still on the warpath in the interest of the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R. He spoke during the week in Morgan Park and Lake Forest, attended the funeral of Mrs. Grace Young in Evanston at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Grace Young was one of the original mem- bers of True Reformers in Evanston, and one of the oldest citizens, highly respected, both by her own race as well as by Caucasians, well known in True Reformer circles, having represented the Fountain and Rosebud department several times in Richmond, Va., Louisville, Ky., Indianapolis, Ind., and St. Louis, Mo. Rev. E. H. Fletcher, pastor of the church, delivered the funeral oration, and Chief M. T. Balley performed the last sacred rites for the True Reformers. Rev. H. W. Knight of Oak Park, Ill., and Rev. James Swanson, former pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, delivered eulogies on the life of Mrs. Young, Mrs. Littlejohn and others of the Caucasian race and life-long friends of Mrs. Young, sent beautiful flowers and attended the exercises. The body was in charge of the Household of Ruth. Seemingly all Evanston took holiday at this hour. There will be an entertainment given by Rosebud 550 next Tuesday night, March 24th. PROGRESSIVE NEGRO LEAGUE. The Progressive Negro League met last Sunday at Rev. and Mrs. E. P. Robinson's, 3538 Vernon avenue, at which time they were entertained and an excellent program was rendered. The meeting adjourned to complete its business on Wednesday night, the 18th, at the True Reformers' Hall, 3638 State street, at which time the election of officers took place as follows: Rev. E. P. Robinson, president; Mr. U. S. Harvey, vice president; Mrs. Elnora C. Claytor, financial secretary; Miss Mollie White, corresponding secretary; Mr. Morton Moore, recording secretary; Mrs. E. DeWitt Murray, treasurer; Mr. C. J. Jackson, chaplain; Mr. F. D. Hooker, sergeant-at-arms, Nominating committee — Messrs, Hatcher, C. H. Turner and M. T. Bailey. Three dollars was donated by the league towards the funeral of Miss Lucy Ragland, who had died at Oak Forest without friends. The same was turned over to Mrs. Wallace, who is looking after her interests. THE EUTERPEAN CLUB. A social meeting of the Enterpeneur Club was held at the residence of Mr. James P. Fortson, 20 East 60th street, Friday evening, March 14, 1914. Resthreshments were served, and a very pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Miss Beatrice Clay will have the next meeting, which will be one of business, at her residence, 3218 La Salle street, Friday evening, March 21, 1914. THE SICK. List of Your Friends Under a Physician's Care at Home or in the Miss Esther B. Harris of 3668 Wabash avenue, who has been sick for nine weeks, is improving. Mr. T. R. Waldron of 3400 Forest avenue is very sick and still in Providence Hospital. Mrs. F. S. Donnell of 3532 Dearborn street is improving slowly. Mrs. Mayne Miller is ill at Provident Hospital. The many friends of Mrs. John R. Marshall are glad to know that she is still improving in health after an attack of la gripe. Miss Nina Ewell is dangerously ill at her home in Michigan. Miss Emma Vannoy of 2426 Wabash avenue, is still ill. 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Notary Publices - CHICAGO, ILL AT ALL "L" STATIONS Caterers to the Elite Select Meats OUR CHAPELS PAGE FIV PAGE SIX JOTTINGS THEATRICAL AND OTHERWISE. THE GRAND After a tiresome day's work there is nothing so restful as an evening spent at the Grand. Don't go alone. Take your wife and children along with you. It is strictly a family theater, and nothing is presented that is not clean and wholesome. If perchance you are unfortunate enough not to have a family—well, use your own judgment—but go. The bill for the first part of the week was opened by a Japanese juggler by the name of Tokyo Murata. Its name didn't count for so much as what he did. These people are noted for this kind of work, and he was no exception to the rule. Pat Stromberg was rightly billed "Nut Comedian." He simply put over the footlights a bunch of nonsense the meaning of which wasn't exactly clear, but as it was all for fun purposes it didn't matter much. "A Woman's Way" was presented by Nana Sullivan and company in a delightful manner and was well received. George W. Cooper and his side partner, William Robinson, lent color to the bill and received generous applause. A monkey cabaret closed the bill and showed these clever little animals in many unique tricks. Tonight, besides an unusually strong bill, the manager has added a song publishers' contest, and presents to the winning contestant a valuable prize. Go and hear the latest in popular songs. LIZZIE WALLACE GOING EAST. Miss Lizzie Wallace, 5120 Wabash avenue, is contemplating taking a trip East at an early date. She entered this week in honor of Mrs. J Luciebri Hill, the leading lady in the "Darktown Follies." FOOTLIGHT FLASHES Salem Tutt Whitney, with an augmented "Southern Smart Set Company," to satisfy the tastes of the most fastidious in the eastern cities, opens a week's engagement at Washington, D. C., Monday evening, the 23d, at the Howard Theater. Besides Mr. Whitney playing the stellar role in "The Wrong Mr. President," the company embraces all of the Washington favorites, including Homer Tutt, Blanche Thompson, Nina and Ethel Marshall, Russell Smith, Al Strauer, Nettie Taylor, Goldie Chapelle, Ora Dunlop, Sam Gray and Liatte Akers, each being cast in a congenial part, to show off their abilities to the best advantage. Whitney's book and Corwell's music form an irresistible combination. Mr. Whitney writes to your correspondent from Danville, Va., en route: "We are looking forward to our Washington engagement with happy anticipations. You may rest assured we will do our best not to disappoint our many friends who will come to see us. The show has not failed to please anywhere. Consensus of opinion says it is the best show we have had. We have a very strong chorus, and the comedy seems to go very big. I am willing to leave our merits to the judgment of our friends at the capital." The advance sale of seats has been extrordinarily large. A number of social functions have been planned for the principals by their admirers here. } S. H. Dudley blow into Washington last Sunday to look things over and to salt away in his bank a bagal of the gold he has been cleaning up along with "Patrick the Mule" on the road. Mr. Dudley is looking extremely well, and says his show of sixteen people has been packing every house they have played since the opening of their season. Mr. Dudley's faith, in the future of the 'Negro as manager and artist is as firm as ever, and he tells with pardonable pride of the growth of the "Dudley Circuit," the higher class of talent he is able to book as he proves the worth of his project, and of the satisfaction of the local houses that accept the people he offers them. "Every good show town ought to have a first-class theater for colored patrons. They are sure to be a paying investment for obvious reasons. Give me the houses; I will find the performers; the appreciative public will do the rest." Mr. Dudley and his minstrel party, including William Ramsay, Leigh Whipper and others, will appear soon at the Howard. --- Romeo L. Dougherty, dramatic editor of the Amsterdam News, will go to New York City next week to review in detail the work of The Southern Smart Set in "The Wrong Mr. President." He will be chaperoned by Edwin B. Henderson, reporter of Washington athletics; R. W. Thompson, J. Fulley Wilson, A. J. Thomas and other Washington friends. Leonce Lazzo Johnson, the singing comedienne, renewed her former triumps last week at Dudley's. She moves over to the Foraker for the current week. The Navy Theater is still "dark." The proprietor will never get the fancy price he asks for the house and which Beverly and Adams very properly refused to pay under a new lease. Buster and Rockiepile (Austin and Johnson) are a clever pair of comedians. Their "rapid-fire" talk is a "scream." Lew W. Henry is to celebrate his anniversary soon as manager of the Dudley Theatrical Enterprises. Judge Robert H. Terrell says: "That 'gink scene' between Billy Harper and Charlie Gilpin in Rogers and Creamer's 'Old Man's Boy' is the finest bit of comedy known to the Negro stage. It is the last word in naturalness and the fun is as irresistible as Niagara." Lewis T. Thomas' newest song, "I Wonder If I'm Wasting All My Love on You," is having quite a run among performers and music lovers generally. A number of talented artists are using it with pronounced success, among them Blanche Deas, Lyllyn Brown, Harrison Stewart's leading lady, Leonce Lazzo Johnson, Mme. Willis, Laura Bailey and others, and it is popular in the parlors, at the dances, and with the whistlers on the streets. The song has a swing that is seductive and pleasing, and the music is of a quality that will last. The song bids fair to make Mr. Thomas a fortune, as the sales are said to be large and growing. The Post of last Sunday carried nearly a half-page display ad extolling the merits of the piece. Artists expected East in the early spring: Caritia Day, Miller and Lyles, Ray Bailey, Morton and Wilson, and Mme. Anita Patti Brown. William De Mont of Browne and De Mont is a poet and song writer of no mean ability. * * * Lawrence Caldwell, formerly leader of the orchestra at the Howard and later at the Majestic, is in New York City. --- "Original Rags" (Arthur Wollidge), in a bundle of new topical works worked into his "1 Know That He Will Be Happy Till He Dies," and stories rivaling those of Baron Munchausen, put in a good week at the Foraker, with other houses to follow. THE ORANGE CLUB The Orange Club of Bothei A. M. E. Church will present Mr. Theo P. Bryant, baritone; Mr. Wyatt Houston, violinist, and Miss Bettola Fortson, dramatic reader, in concert Monday evening. May 11. Admission 25 cents; reserved seats, 35 cents. PIANO RECITAL T. Theodore Taylor, pianist, in recital at Institutional Church Wednesday evening, April 15. Details announced later. MARIE PEEK MERRILL A TRAVELING SONGBIRD Tuskegee Institute, Aln., March 20. —Madame Marie Peeke, Chicago, IL. one of our foremost soprano singers, left Tuskegee Monday of this week, and will appear on the 18th in song recital at the Voorhees Industrial School, Denmark, S. C. At the request of Mr. Martin A. Menafee, treasurer of the school, she will assist the students in the vocal work, preparing music for commencement, etc. She will also appear in song recital in Savannah, Ga., on the 25th, and later will fill engagements in Memphis, Tenn.; Charlesston, S. C., and Augusta, Ga. In Birmingham, Aln, where she recently appeared, her singing was most favorably received. Madame Merrill has had special training under Professor Donath, the greatest voice culturer of the West, and her singing is of a kind that never falls to please. LAURELL DANCING ACADEMY. The Laurell Dancing Academy opened last Friday night with great success. The manner in which the friends of Messrs. Saunders and Young responded to their announcements was far beyond their expectations, and the gentlemen are highly elated over their success in presenting to Chicago a real first-class dancing academy. The surprise of the evening was the music rendered by the Laurell orchestra, augmented by Messrs. Saunders and Young to render music exclusively for the academy. The orchestra is under the leadership of Mr. Clarence Miller, with Miss Marlon Lee at the piano, with other artists of equal ability. There has been some talk that Messrs. Young and Saunders were managing the school for some one else. These young men wish it distinctly understood that they are entirely independent of anyone. They are running the academy for the pleasure of the dancers of Chicago, and it delights them to give instructions in the latest dances every Friday evening from 8 to 9:30 p. m. They are catering to a high-class patronage. If you want to enjoy a delightful dancing evening go to the Laurell Dancing Academy, Masonic Hall, Fortieth and Street streets. UMBRIAN GLEE CLUB Umbrians, Quinn Chapel, May 19, 8:30 p. m. General admission, 25 cents; all other seats, two bits. Miss Maude J. Roberts, May 19, 8:30, at Quinn Chapel. Umbrians in Negro music. "Chillie" preaches. Text: "Turn De Odder Cheek." At Quinn, May 19. Hann, the only operatic basso, at Quinn, May 19. General admission, a quarter; all other seats, two bits. PROF. N. CLARK SMITH COMING TO DIRECT CHORUS Prof. N. Clark Smith, formerly director of the Tuskegee Institute Band, has sent a letter to Prof. James A. Mundy, stating that he will be here for the May Musical at Orchestra Hall, May 11. He will conduct Mr. Mundy's "Etheopia." Mr. Shoop, assistant superintendent of public schools, will occupy a box. Watch for the further particulars in the Defender. Penalty of Fame. A famous man can't have a cold without the whole world finding it out—Toledo Blade. PRAIRIE STATE EVENTS PRAIRIE STATE EVENTS The Latest News from Jacksonville, Decatur, Peoria, Braidwood, Torino and Other Illinois Towns. Jacksonville, Ill., March 20. The race has lost another brilliant star and noted character in the person of Miss Emma Frances Smith, at Kansas City, Mo. Miss Smith was born October 25, 1881, and died March 4, 1914. She was graduated from the Kansas City high school at a youthful age and after having completed a musical course Mr. John Lunge, manager of Blind Boone, secured her services as vocalist. For eleven consecutive seasons she traveled as first soprano in "The Great Blind Boone Concert Co." She started amidst adversity. Her parents were very humble, but they taught their little daughter that "a good name was better to be chosen than great riches." The mother lived to see her daughter lauded as one of Blind Beone. the star prima donnas of the theatrical world, while the daughter lived to place her mother in one of the best dwellings in Kansas City, Mo., that she might call her own home. The funeral was held March 8 at the Second Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Bacote officiated. Her only relative was her mother, but a long procession of friends followed the last remains to the Highland cemetery. The order of services was as follows: Organ voluntary, Miss Luia Knox; scripture reading, Rev. C. W. Williams; hymn, "Nearer My God to Thee," choir; prayer, solo, Miss Sadie Witcher; resolutions, Blind Boone Concert Co., read by Miss Melissa Fuell Clerk; solo, Miss Corinne Lester; resolution, Fannie J. Dawley Court No. 44, Clio Art Club; hymn, "God Be with You," choir. Mr. Claude Bergheart of Greenfield was in the city recently, the guest of Mr. Frank Mallory of the firm of Mallory Bros. --- Mallory Bros.' orchestra furnished music for a benefit concert given at Bethel A. M. E. Church Tuesday evening under the auspices of Mrs. Chas. Sharp. * * * Miss Musie Roberts of Danville was in the city recently visiting her parents. * * * Miss Jessie Allen and her mother Mrs. M. E. Banks spent last Sunday in Carrollton the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark. The choir of the Second Baptist Church held their regular business meeting at the residence of Mrs. Jas. Young Monday evening. Several new members were added. After the program delicious refreshments were served. The program was as follows: Vocal soil, "Thy Will Be Doe," Miss Blanche Oliver; vocal soil, C. Mason; pantomime, "Lead Kindly Light," Mrs. Della Harris and Miss Jessie Allen; vocal soil, "The Curse of an Aching Heart," Mr. Leon Smith. ```markdown ``` The Boone Concert Company gave a concert Friday night, March 13, at Mt. Emery Baptist Church. The house was packed. The program was enjoyed by all, especially the mezzo soprano solo by Miss Jessie Brosius, Mr. Eugene Hayden and Miss Jessie Allen had charge of the door. Miss Clara Davis, Irene Campbell, Mamie Sallee and Mrs. Mitcherson acted as ushers. Miss Clara Davis received the Invaliant offered by Mallory Bros. to the girl that sold the most tickets. The attraction was booked by Mallory Bros. *** Word has been received in the city that Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryant of Alton are the proud parents of a son. Mrs. Bryant was formerly Miss Nettle Young of this city. ```markdown ``` The North End Social Club met with Mrs. Lennie Meadows, 912 North Cox street, March 11. A paper on "Ideal Negro Homes" was read by Mrs. George Florence and was excellent. Refreshments were served. * * * The interment of Mr. Benjamin Oxley took place in the East cemetery in place of the Diamond Grove cemetery. --- A high class entertainment entitled "Fairies of Dreamland" was given March 12 at the A. M. E. Church under the auspices of Mrs. John McCree. The church was packed, as usual when Mrs. McCree gives entertainments. Good fairies and evil fairies were represented, as well as brownies and policemen. The church was prettily decorated. About 62 children took part in the entertainment. Miss Burtah Brinkman and Mrs. Vira Stewart are better at this writing. Mr. Charley Jackson of North Sandy street is on the sick list. Mr. Henry E. Nasby is also better. Total accessions recently at the Mt. Emery Baptist Church were 22. They were baptized by Rev. A. A. Russell. Included was the pastor's little daughter, Christiana Violet Russell. --- THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. TS Hicklin Tabernacle gave a successful chittling supper March 14 at their hall. --- A successful promenade and chittling supper was given March 16 at Company L hall by the Jolly Three--Douglas Morton, George Car Parks and W. H. Wright. Douglas Norton was floor manager. --- Miss Alice Clark, he has been conducting revival meetings at McCabe Church, closed the meeting March 13 with much success and many accessions to the church. She left for town, accompanied by Mrs. G. Lyons. By Jesse H. Bailey. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Peoria, Ill., March 20.—The home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gibson was the scene of one of the most pleasant parties of the season Monday evening, when they entertained a number of their friends in honor of the coming of age of their son Samuel J. Gibson. --- Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McPhatridge gave an informal dinner party, asking the members of a two table auction bridge club. Their guests were Messrs. and Mesdames B. H. West, William Conway and Stephen Bailey. --- Saturday afternoon the members of the Household of Ruth gave an informal reception in honor of Mrs. Wade, the evangelist, who has been conducting the revival meetings at Ward Chapel. Saturday evening the members of Ward Chapel gave a church social in honor of Mrs. Wade. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harrison announce the engagement of their daughter Poda to Mr. William James of St. Louis. The marriage will take place some time in the early summer. Miss Pauline Bell of Kewanee, ill., who has been very ill for the past month, is still in a critical condition. Mrs. William Conway entertained Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss Retta Barnes of Chicago, taking her guests to the Hippodrome. The Woman's Aid Club met today at the home of Mrs. R. A. Gibbons and was entertained by Miss Eula Irving. * * * The death of Mrs. H. F. Johnson, one of Peoria's most prominent women, has caused the deepest sorrow among all who knew her. Mrs. Johnson was taken ill in November and was taken to the hospital but all that medical skill could do was of no avail and early last Saturday she passed to her eternal rest. She is survived by her husband, three brothers and an aged father. She was an active member of Ward Chapel and prominent in the social and club life of this city. The funeral services at Ward Chapel were in charge of the Household, of which she had long been a member. * * * The revival meetings at Ward Chapel, which were conducted by Mrs. Wade, the evangelist, came to a successful close Monday evening, March 16. *** Decatur. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Decatur, Ill., March 20.-Mrs. Jackops has been on the sick list. She is under the care of Dr. L. W. Parker. Mr. Tom Gray of 1249 Forest avenue is also on the sick list. Mrs. Sarah Robinson of 502 South Church street has fully recovered. Mr. Lloyd T. Pearl of 539 Boyd street is able to be up and around. Mrs. J. F. Milton of 539 Boyd street is reported improving. Mrs. Nickens, a cousin to Mr. Fred Odam, has a fine grocery store near the corner of Decatur and Greenwood avenue. --- The Young People's Club will give a mock trial at the Church of God at 557 Franklin street Friday, March 20. These on the program are as follows: Mr. Ray Pryor, Miss Marie Carter, Mr. Looma Stringer, Miss Cedabell Stringer, Mr. Lloyd Pearl, Mr. Alley Walters, Mr. Bob Robinson, Mr. McKinley Pryor, Mr. Vergal Rogers. The admission is free. --- Miss Thomas from Perry, ill., is visiting Mrs. Walker at 50S Heworth avenue. --- Braidwood and Torino [Special to The Chicago Defender] Torino, I., March 20—Mrs. Joo Jacket of Braidwood is very sick. Mrs. Jutty Flemmings is improving mrs. --- Mrs. Rosetta E. Howard Malone entertained her husband Sunday, March 15, in honor of his birthday. It was to have been a surprise on Mr. Malone, but somebody put him next. However, Mr. Malone was made quite happy when he walked into his home and found so many of his friends gathered to wish him many happy returns of the day. At 2:30 p.m. the guests were ushered into the dining room and did justice to a well prepared dinner. Mrs. Malone deserves much credit for her artistic manner of serving and decorating the table. Praise services were held and everyone had an enjoyable time and went away happy. Those present were Mrs. Mildred Junnies and Mrs. Henderson of Joliet, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jesup and little Nancy, Mrs. Nettie Flemming Anderson, Mrs. Jane Anderson, Mrs. Mary Booker, Mrs. Robert Johnson and Mrs. James Smith of Braldwood, Mrs. Sarah Johnson, little Irene Johnson, Estalla and Richard Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glisppie and Mr. A. Combs of Torino. Wonderful Word. Confidence! What a wonderful word it is! How much it does to make a despondent man or woman feel better. How often it has lifted a business man out of the deepest despondency and given him another chance. Say a helpful word whenever you can, whether it be to a child with tear-dimmed face or to a workman who has lost his job or to a business man who has serious embarrassments. It will pay—Leslie's. The Sporting World Tuesday Andrew Foster, better known as "Rube" led his great team of ball tossers towards the sunny climes of southern California. There they will get the kinks out of the joints and the webs from beneath their batting eyes. Reaching home about the 25th day of April, they will open one of the most strenuous seasons that has ever been undertaken by any semi-pri club. They have got some more line-up, I mean Joe Williams and Wade have been added to the twirling staff. Taylor is still at first, and Monroe is at the keystone sack. But, oh, my! Look who's at short! They have announced that the great Mr. Lloyd, formerly of the Lincoln Giants of New York, will be there to grab everything that comes his way, and a few others that don't, for' he covers some ground. Then look at third base—Francis, a teammate of Lloyd and a heavy hitter, will be found. The outer guardians will be Pete Hill, Barber, and Gans, another member of the Lincoln's last year's team. Has Foster wrecked the Lincoln's? However, if their line-up is as they have announced you, you can be assured that there will be very few games lost on the trip or at home, for this is absolutely the best team of ball tossers that has ever been gathered together. They will be equal to any team in the big leagues. I mean that they will be the equals of the White Sox or the Cubs or the Athletics or the New York Giants. They are better than the St. Louis team, and many others. Lloyd is the peer of the short-stops. Booker and Potwy can hold their own, and excel many, when it comes to catching. With Dougherty, Lindsay, Wade, and the ever-ready "Strike-out" Joe Wailiams, with himself in good shape, Foster has what many big league managers would like to have—that is, a pitching staff of the best in the land, and one that can hit. Williams is as good clouter, as there is in the game. IOTTINGS FROM By William Henderson. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Springfield, Ohio, March 20.—The Daughters of Jerusalem held their annual mental feast Friday evening, March 13, at Masonic Temple. A pleasant evening was spent. The Violet Club, which has been assisting the D. of J. with their home, was present and added much to the pleasure of the evening. About fifty dollars was subscribed for the home, Rev. Collins, the presiding sermon, heading the list. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. Collins at the North Street A. M. E. Church. It being quarterly meeting the order communed together. James Brown of the International Harvester Co., has signed a contract to go to Paris, France, for three years as an iron tester. The funeral of Lincoln Liverpool, who was found dead in Wilbon's undertaking parlors, was held at the North Street A. M. E. Church and was conducted by Bersheba Lodge of Odd Fellows. The Rev. E. W. S. Hammond will leave Monday evening for the Lexington conference, which will convene at Owensboro, Ky., and will be presided over by W. M. F. Anderson. The officers of Wiley M. E. Church and friends presented 'Dr. Hammond with a handsome suit of clothes which he will wear for the first time. The presentation speech was made by John Wilborn, one of the oldest trustees of the church. He will also ask the bishop the return of Dr. Hammond. "Welcome, welcome!" were the greetings received by the Duff-Gordon girls as they entered the home of Mrs. Marshall Jackson in South Yellow Springs street Thursday evening; where Miss Elizabeth Norris delightfully entertained the following: Misses Hollen Adams, Josephine Williams, Hettie Newman, Sereta Starr, Sellars Williams, Helen Beard, Gladys Burton, Esther Davis, Bacreite Hadley. OUT IN LAKE FOREST [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Lake Forest, IL, March 20 — The Clover Leaf Club was entertained by Genevieve Coleman Wednesday evening. A delightful evening was spent playing whist, followed by a dulity luncheon. Miss Beatrice Russul was a visitor. Genevieve Coleman won the first prize, Eva Ellis second prize and Josephine Walton third prize. First gentleman's prize was won by James Russell and second by Robert Ellis. Mrs. Nancy Jarden will entertain next Thursday evening. Mr. Mack Walton has fully recovered his health. Miss Geneva Bridgeman is visiting friends in Muscatine, Iowa. Guess who received the first missive from Miss Bridgeman. Miss Alice Baxter and Helen Tivis of literary fame will give a lecture to the literary society. They are the leading society buds of Lake Forest. 1058. Occasionally a marshal finds him out-at the elbows.-Judge. Worldly Wisdom. "In choosing a wife one should never judge by appearances." "That's right. Often the prettiest girls have the least money." Useful Proverb: "Do you," he asked, "believe in early marriage?" "Well," she replied, "I used to, but I am willing to say that at present I believe 'better late than never' may be applied to marriage as well as to some other things." OLD GLORY IS GIFT TO TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE Appomattox Circle G. A. R. Give Institute Battalion Large American Flag in Appreciation of Courtesies Extended on a Recent Visit. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Tuskegee Institute, Ala., March 20. —At a meeting of all the young men of the institution held in the auditorium of Tompkins hall Saturday evening, March 14, Captain W. H. Walcott, acting commandant, had presented to them a beautiful, large silk flag given by Appomattox Circle No. 33, Ladies of the G. A. R., Sawtelle, Calf. It will be recalled that Mrs. Ralph E. Wands, former president of the Circle, and some friends visited Tuskegee some months ago and in appreciation of the courtesies which they received at the hands of officers, teachers and students of the school Mrs. Wands suggested to the organization that this flag be sent to the school for the use of the Tuskegee institute battalion, but before the matter could be disposed of, her term of office expired but the idea advanced by her was not lost sight of, and the mail of a few days ago brought this flag to us with a beautiful letter to Captain Ammons signed by the Circle secretary, Miss Hattie A. McNaught. This letter was read to the young men by Captain R. S. Darnaby, which was most enthusiastically received by hand clapping and the singing of a patriotic song. A number of the young men will sign a letter of thanks which will go forth to the Appomattox Circle at an early date in appreciation of this thoughtful act. Only Achievement Counts It is better to have one good idea and carry it into effect than to have a score of good ideas and merely talk about them. True Scotch "Cannibalism" There is in circulation yet another genial story about the canny Scot. A Caledonian chieftain won a million pins in a penny raffle at a bazaar. Three days later he called, very wan and weary of aspect. "See here," he said to the bazaar secretary, "Two counted them. They're three short!" The greatness of man does not show itself in its ability to build cathedrals, to sculpture, to paint, to write, to invent, to discover, to control men, to found nations, etc., but in its ability to commune with God and do his bidding. —Western Methodist. Her Two Steady Jobs When a woman really loves a man she takes equally great delight in making him comfortable when she thinks he is miserable and miserable when she finds him comfortable.—Indianapolis Star. ```markdown ``` A BARGAIN In a 2-flat brick, stone trim, near Garfield Blvd. Convenient to the best transportation in the city. Each flat has a separate entrance, steam plant, basement and back yard. The tenant runs his own steam plant. We will accept a small cash payment and balance like rent. Call at our office for further particulars. BOWERS, LEIBRANDT & O'BRIEN Douglas 986 6 E. 31st Street HOURS 10 A. M. TO 10 P. M. PHONE AUTOMATIC 74-848 The Largest, Best, and Cheapest PRACTICAL MUSIC SCHOOL A I 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. Performers Send in Your Open Time Greatness of Man. $ 500 CASH CHICAGO HAS NEW SOCIAL CLUB Mr. Julius N. Avendorph Organizes Half Century Club—Membership of this Select Organization Is Limited to Fifty. On Sunday afternoon of March last a new social club, to be known as The Half Century Club, was organized in the parrors of the "Carter Villa," with a limited membership of fifty. His social functions will be confined to its members and their company and visiting guests only. Mr. Julius N. Avendorph, the promoter, when approached on the matter, said: "Yes, I think we have in this club a clean, select, high class gentleman's club, whose social status is second to none in this country. The personnel of the membership speaks for itself and the club, the high standard of its affairs will make it popular, and I am proud of the men and the club." The officers are as follows: President, Julius N. Avendorph; vice president, Frank B. Waring; secretary, Samuel R. Genwynne; treasurer, A. C. Harris. Executive committee: Col. John R. Marshall, B. F. Moseley, Theo. Jones, Jr. DeWitt Curtis, Dr. D. H. Anderson, Louis Thompson, David McGowan, Samuel R. Genwynne, Frank B. Waring, A. C. Harris and Julius N. Avendorph. L. B. Anderson, Vance Anderson, H. H. Anderson, Alf. Anderson, Walter Abernathy, Harry Brown, David Burris, A. R. Brodie, Jos. B. Crum, F. S. Le Laney, Wm. Eaves, Prof. Wm. Emauuel, Harrison Emanuel, D. P. French, Samuel Fielding, George Hawley, Wm. Harsh, F. L. Hamilton, Dr. G. C. Hall, R. H. Hardin, Theo Jones, Major R. R. Jackson, William Kelly, Carey B. Lewis, J. T. Morton, R. E. Moore, Jr., M. E. Mitchell, David Manson, Ray Middleton, Nelson, M. W. Ponder, Lou Pollard, W. R. Sobers, Wesley Turner, A. A. Wells, S. A. T. Watkins, Garfield Wilson and M. W. White. Slightly Unconscious Judge—"It is testified that you knocked him senseless. Is that true?" Prisoner—"Well, your honor, he was rather noncommittal after I struck him." Remarkable. Indeed "Strange things, dreams are," said J. Fuller Gloom. "Every time I eat horse radish I have a nightmare."—Kansas City Star. --- MEMBERS EASY TERMS --- ST. MARY'S A. M. E. CHURCH. Services—10:45 a. m., 3 and 7:45 p. m. Sunday school, 1:30 p. m. Christian Endeavor, 6:45 p. m. The Deaconess and Stewardess boards will have an evangelistic meeting Sunday at 3 o'clock. Rev. S. Crutcher, an evangelist of Rochester, N. Y., will speak. The Deaconesses and Stewardesses from the different churches are invited to be present. Mr. William Sheridan of Maywood will speak to the Christian Endeavor at 6:45. MT. CARMEL C. M. E. CHURCH. Pastor prescheduled at 11 a.m. m. good attendance was present. Rev. W. H. Parker, former pastor of the church, prescheduled an able sermon from St Mark 5:10. Subject, "Christ's Goodness to Humanity." Thursday, March 18, Mrs. Diann, district president of W. H. M. Society, addressed the Missionary Society of Mt. Carmel Church. Sunday afternoon, March 22, will be quarterly meeting. Dr. J. M. Rivers, presiding elder of Jackson, Tenn., will conduct the services all day. A cordial invitation is extended to all the city ministers and congregations to be present at 3 o'clock. 'EVANSTON EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH. The church was crowded at each service Sunday, standing room only at 8 a. m. Sunday, March 22, the pastor will preach at 11 a. m. on the subject, "Charities of Fire"; at 8 p. m. on the subject, "The Great Tribulation and the Judgment." These subjects have created considerable interest among the Bible students of Evanston. Another great event will be the illustrated exhibition Monday night, March 23, on Pilgrim's Progress. This follows a series of Bible talks on the Old Testament which have been given every Wednesday night. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN The regular meeting of the teachers and officers was held Monday evening, March 16, at the church. The election of officers will take place at a called meeting Sunday after Sunday school. There were several committee meetings held after the regular session last Sunday. The subject for the prayer meeting last Wednesday was "What Is Presbyterianism?" The meeting was well attended and instructive. The subject this week was "Why I Am a Presbyterian." Preparations are being made for Easter by the choir and Sunday school. Remember the evening service at 7:45 p. m. THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH. Two beautiful audiences gathered at the Institutional Church Sunday. Both were amply repaid. Bishop B. F. Lee preached a strong and instructive sermon at 11 a. m. His theme was "Talentus" and in his own masterly manner the bishop unfolded the teachings of the text. At 8 p. m. a magnificent audience assembled and listened to Major John R. Lynch, former Congressman, who told in beautiful language and in interesting manner "The True Story of Reconstruction." "Tomorrow a great day is expected. Dr. Carey will preach at 11 a. m. and at 8 p. m. Dr. Ferrer Martyn, the distinguished lecturer and preacher of New York, will preach. Dr. Martyn has been added to the force of associate pastors of the Institutional Church and will have charge of the many new activities. Rev. J. H. Lewis, A. B. A., graduate of Yale, has also been added to the force of associate pastors and will have charge of some of the departmental work. Mr. J. H. Woodlen, the new superintendent, is working with might and main and is determined to make the Institutional Sunday school all that it ought to be. Visitors are cordially invited to any ad all of our services. GRACE WAYS AND MEANS. The Ways and Means Society of Orce Presbyterian Church will meet at the residence of Mrs. Hattle E. Franklin, 3812 Prairie avenue, Monday afternoon, March 23, at 2 p. m. ST. THOMAS' CHURCH. ev. Father Massiah will deliver a aerial sermon Sunday morning. ular lenten services during the the Hear the especially trained choir. the officers and teachers of the day school will be installed Sunday March 22, at 1 p.m. Quarterly meeting will be held March 29. Rev. of Walters Zion A. M. E. will preach at 3 p.m. The late and members of the church preparing for a $1,000 rally in the stranger will always be wel- e to our services because the tars' Club will help you to be. IOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. reverence, faith and prayer is combination that opens God's full store houses in heaven. This long combination was the means living twenty-two precious souls ing the last three weeks of revival services held at this church. Never are has the spirit manifested itself a revival at St. John as it did during the three weeks past. All Engle-has felt its warmth and powers, influence has changed many could ask any member where at means St. John secured it connection with heaven --- they will tell you that it was applied for in faith at the cottage prayer meetings held every afternoon in the week, where the blood bought and redeemed met and humbly kissed before their God. This was the course pursued preparatory to this battle for souls* this was the power that broke up Satan's stronghold in many. And this is the power that will bring about every necessary change and set the world on fire for God. No great evangelist was sent for to carry on this work. But Dr. Wilson and his consecrated friends, together with his praying band and Jesus Christ are responsible for the saving of those precious souls who now stand out boldly and sing "Halleluah 'tis done, I believe on the Son. I am saved by the blood of the Crucified One." WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Our Third Quarterly meeting was a great success. The general class Friday night was a spiritual feast, 108 present, and two presented themselves for membership. Sunday at the 11 a.m. m. service the auditorium was filled and the presiding elder, Rev. R. P. Christian, preached a soul stirring sermon, at the close of which 14 united with the church. At 3 p. m. Rev. Jothan Brewer, pastor of St. Stevens A. M. E. church, preached the sacramental sermon. Subject, "The Bread of Life." Rev. Brewer was at his best and delivered a sermon that will long be remembered in Zion. The dramatic recital given under the auspices of the Progressive club, Thursday evening, March 12. Prof. W. Henry Thomas, of New York, dramatic reader, was a grand success. Those who failed to attend missed a treat. Sunday, March 22, Bishop G. L. Blackwell, S. T. D., our presiding bishop, will be with us and will preach at 11:00 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. This will be our general fund rally day. We urge everybody who can to pay their dollar money. On Monday evening, the "Methodist Brotherhood" will tender the bishop an informal reception, and they extend a cordial invitation to the members and friends of the church to attend this, their first entertainment. ST. LUKE M. E. CHURCH Last Sunday was a great day at St. Luke, both spiritually and financially. The pastor preached a very interesting sermon at the morning service, and many were present and enjoyed the service. It was at this hour that an invitation was extended to all members and their friends to attend the evening service at which time the pastor preached his going-away sermon. At the regular hour, 7:45, many came out to hear this able ambassador of God, who delivered such a soul stirring sermon that four persons were constrained to unite with the church; the membership now totals one-hundred twenty-six. Rev. Agustus worshipped with us on Sunday last, made a few remarks on the church's work during the past year and played and sang two beautiful songs which were very much appreciated. QUINN CHAPEL Every service was well attended on last Sunday, Rev. Penwick preached at 11 o'clock. His subject, "Promises of God to His People," was ably handled. The choir rendered most beautiful music. The soloists were: Mrs. Smyth, wife of Bethel Church's pastor; Mrs. and Mr. Anderson, wife and son of Quinn chapel's pastor; Miss Wise will assist the choir on next Sunday morning. There were many depositors in the "Lord's Bank." Sister Nora Taylor preached at night. Theme: "Noah's Confidence," was very instructive. Sister Taylor has recently returned from Chattan, Ont., where she conducted a very successful revival. The pastor will preach morning and evening of the 22nd. The theme for the morning service will be: "Jehonadab and Jehu," or "Sentiment and Service." RACE PREJUDICE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Continued from page 1.) their parents want to know. The sections governing the schools in the city charter are very plain. In fact they read THERE SHALL, BE NO DISCRIMINATION ON ACCOUNT OF COLOR. This little plan of segregating the children in their social hours would soon lead to segregation in the entire school system. Miss Smith's foxy little move has been nipped in the bud. If it crops up again there will be no social side to school life because the parents of the Afro-American children attending the public schools can not and will not stand for it. And at the Eaglewood high school Prof. Armstrong is the principal. Some months ago, in June, to be correct, attention was called to discrimination there at the graduating exercises. Mr. Armstrong's love for the race has grown no stronger if some recent incidents are true. There must be no discrimination in the Chicago schools. We will admit that Chicago has one Jim Crow school and one Jim Crow jail. And we will not stand for another one. JACK JOHNSON'S SISTER SERIOUSLY ILL. Mother and Sister En Route Here—Brother Sent Cablegram. Detroit, Mich., March 20.—Miss Fannie Johnson, sister of Jack Johnson, 3344 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill., is seriously ill here. The best physicians are attending her. Her mother, Mrs. Tiny Johnson, and sister, Mrs. Rhodes, will arrive here tonight. They would have arrived sooner, but both were in court on legal business in the "Windy City." "Jack" was notified of the illness by cablegram. Marks End of Childhood. Children pass out of a stage—open, beautiful, exquisitely simple—into silences and discretions beneath an imposed and artificial life. And they are lost. Out of the finished, careful, watchful, restrained man and woman no child emerges again—"The Passionate Friends." News Notes of the Nation's Capital News Notes of the Nation's Capital By R. W. THOMPSON [Special to The Chicago Defender] [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Washington, D. C., March 20—Mr. Frank A. Byron of Chicago, who came here some years ago with Congress man, George E. Foss, and retained at the capitol through succeeding administrations because of his large abilities, is making an admirable chairman of the executive committee of the famous Mu-So-Lit Club. Mr. Byron is a recent graduate of the law department of Howard University and will hang out his shingle in his home town when he thinks it safe to leave the welfare of Congress to other hands. In the Mu-So-Lit Club Mr. Byron is a valuable asset to the administration of President G. Smith Wormley. The Washington Branch of the True Reformers will have a grand "mortgage" burning ceremony as soon as the small balance that is needed can be raised. Mrs. Sara F. Lewis, the local chief, is a manager that knows how to do business on strictly business principles. At last National Organizer Ralph W. Tyler of the National Negro Business League has started out on the road. He "made" Norfolk, Va., last week. It is expected that he will cover the entire South, from Virginia to Texas, before returning to Washington. Editor Melvin J. Chisum, of the Baltimore Colored Man, spent a day or so here last week, conferring with the representatives of various race interests. Mr. Chisum spoke in glowing terms of the recent conference of the Press Association at Nashville, and looks forward to a successful session in August at Muskogee. Mr. Chisum is a polished gentleman, a forceful writer and a thoroughly posted man of affairs. He publishes one of the cleanest and highest class race papers in the land, "boosting" the good points of his people, leaving the chronicling of our faults to demagogues, black handlers and sensation mongers, whose ideals of journalism and life are of the lowest order. Editor Chisum is a frequent and welcome visitor to the capital. The Japonica Pleasure Club is holding meetings every Wednesday evening at the homes of its members, each week's program including a "surprise" to the member whose home is selected for the entertainment. The idea is unique and yields no end of amusement and interest to all fortunate enough to secure an invitation to the club's functions. The membership is now about twenty-five, representing a group of Washington's most popular matrons of the younger set. The officers of the Japonica Pleasure Club are: President, Mrs. Lillian Griffin; vice president, Mrs. Fannie Nixon; secretary, Mrs. Frances Hallstorks; treasurer, Mrs. Daisy Henson. The business sessions are held at the residence of Mrs. henson, 645 Florida avenue, N. W., on Friday afternoons. A big "surprise" is said to be in store for the friends of the club at an early date. Hon. George H. White of Philadelphia, formerly a member of Congress from the second district of North Carolina, was the principal speaker Tuesday evening at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, the occasion being a presentation of the work of the Clarke Training School, under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Historical Asso- THE BLUE GRASS STATE. Home of Beautiful Women, Fast Horses and Fine Spirits Brought Into the Limelight. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Frankfort, Ky. March 20—Mr. Richard Robinson, a student at the State University at Louisville, who is aspiring to the ministry, is a guest of the city. Mr. Robinson preached his trial sermon at his home in Lancaster a few years ago. Mr. Robinson is a Christian and an upright man. Mrs. Daisy M. Saffell of Shelbyville, the only colored woman in the state in the undertaking business and a pilot in the State Federation of Woman's Club's, editress of the Club Woman's Journal, and a charitable church worker in that picturesque city, spent a few hours in the city, the guest of Miss Virgla Madison, a teacher in the Clinton street high school. Miss Mary L. Webster, an attractive young lady, has been on the sick list for a few days. Mr. Henry Green has a very sudden attack of sickness, but is able to sit up now. Mrs. Annie B. Wall of Oakland, Cal. extends a card of thanks and especially to Mrs. Halle Beaty, who was so kind to her sister. Mrs. Mary Bearley, who departed this life, and also to others who were kind to her. Mrs. Florence Hicks Miller of Dauville was the guest of Miss Marietta P. Madison a few days. Both are graduates of the state normal. Mrs. Miller visited her alma mater and was highly entertained by Miss Madison while in the city, who is a Christian young lady and in the elite society. Mrs. Mary E. France of Morehead, Ky., a former Frankfurt girl, was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Beaty. She is a graduate of the state normal and was highly entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McCann, Jr. Mr. McCann is the well-known baritone singer. Wanted—A first-class woman or man barber at Mr. J. B. Clay's, 427 Washington street. And the Lie Nine Hundred And the Lice are Hundred. The principal difference between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives—Mark Twain. Get a number of stout boxes, one fitting in the other, and a quantity of excelsior. Put but a few pieces in each box and embed these in the wrapping material. Place each box inside one larger one, and pack tightly around each one, so that they are well wedged in. The outside box may then be marked and sent safely on its way. By Hardin Tolert. --- When Packing China. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER ciation. Mr. White's theme was "The Survival of the Fittest." The statement sent to a New York paper by a local scribler that Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce is the author of the matter in a Washington paper ascribed to "The Sage of the Potomac." The friends of Mr. Bruce are indignant over the false report, and it is hinted that legal proceedings may be instituted against the writer whose identity is said to be known. Out of town papers will find it to their interest to verify much of the "news" that is sent them. The "wild cat" variety of correspondent is greatly in evidence hereabouts. The case of Judge Robert H. Terrell, along with the other two nominees for municipal judge, is still in the hands of the committee on the judiciary of the Senate. The judge is confident of ultimate confirmation. Congressman F. C. Stevens, of Minnesota, will lecture on "The Marvels of the Panama Canal" at the April meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Club. The lecture will be illustrated by views of the Canal Zone, kindly leased by the Isthmian Canal Commission. Mr. Frank B. Allen, of Mound City, Ill., formerly city clerk of that community, spent several weeks here, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Sterling N. Brown. Mr. Allen was once a resident of Indianapolis, Ind., and served as managing editor of the Freeman under the administration of the late Edward E. Cooper. Dr. Walker Exonerated. A council representing fifty Baptist churches of the District, after exhaustively reviewing all the facts, testimony and papers connected with the case, has exonerated Dr. James T. Walker, of 6th and U streets, N. W., from charges reflecting upon his moral character. The vote declaring Dr. Walker's innocence was unanimous and his vindication was complete. Dr. Walker has been for years a practicing physician, director of the choir of the 19th Street Baptist Church, and a highly useful factor in the religious, fraternal, musical and professional life of the capital. He has been the recipient of many congratulations at the hands of interested friends, who have stood by him throughout the ordeal of the past few months. Echoes of the Southern Sociological Congress. Miss Nannie Helen Burroughs, president of the National Training School for Women and Girls, has arranged a big meeting for the evening of March 20 at the Y. M. C. A., 1836 12th street. Miss Burroughs wishes to impress the plan of campaign set forth at the recent Southern Sociological Congress, held in Atlanta, and to this end she has selected significant paragraphs from the best speeches delivered before that great body, to be committed to memory and recited by young women from her school. The definite purposes aimed at by Miss Burroughs at this meeting are; 1. To get the southern viewpoint. 2. Interpret practically the spirit of the Southern Sociological Congress. 3. Get more light on the whole social problem. 4. Correct any statements in the addresses that are misleading or false. 5. Encourage by giving moral support, or in any practical way give impetus to the big movement inaugurated at Atlanta. Mrs. Partington and Mrs. Malaprops are still with us in the flesh. Recently a woman at the opera in Chicago complained that her seat was too far back. She said she could hear the music all right, but the performers on the stage "looked like mignonettes." Phyllis accidentally discovered a doll that her mother had concealed in a trunk in readiness for the little lady's birthday. The following day at dinner she surprised the family by remarking: "I'm trying so hard to forget something I want to remember that I don't feel very hungry." Superstition Concerning Friday There are some curious contradictions in the superstitions about the ill luck of Friday. As all the world knows, it is considered bad luck to begin an enterprise, to marry or start on a journey on Friday. On the other hand, Friday is the best day of the week to pare one's nails. One who laughs on Friday will weep on Sunday. --- The late Philip D. Armour was a great believer in action. Often when his hog buyers were inclined to hold off for a few days for prices to come down, he would exclaim: "The time to buy these hogs is when these hogs are here." At the same time his attitude with his selling agents would be expressed in the following words: "The time to do business is when you see a margin of profit!" Irrigation Term in Hawaii "Man's water" is an irrigator's term in common use in Hawaii. It signifies the amount of water that one irrigator can properly handle in the field. It varies greatly, being dependent upon the condition of the furrows, the age of the crop, and the skill and individuality of the irrigator. It may be almost any quantity under one second-foot, which is approximately two-thirds of a million gallons every 24 hours. Wisdom of Quiet More than half a century of existence has taught me that most of the wrong and folly which darken earth is due to those who cannot possess their souls in quiet; that most of the good which saves mankind from destruction comes of life that is led in thoughtful stillness. Every day the world grows nolser; I, for one, will have no part in that increasing clamor and, were it only by my silence, I confer a boon on all.—From the Private Papers of Henry Rycecroft, by George Glissing. The Immortals. Surely in Hard Straits Wisdom of Quiet. By C. E. BARKER He was one of the kind of people who come naturally by a nickname. The major was one of the most methodical of men. Promptly at nine o'clock he came down fresh and pink from breakfast, read his mail in the comfortable seclusion of the writing room, dictated the answers to his letters to the hotel stenographer, lit a fresh cigar at the cigar stand, and then dull business cares were brushed aside and he repaired with epigrity steps to the bar. One day in the midst of the letters, Miss Mitchell looked up for an instant at a lady who was passing through the lobby. "What an exquisite bunch of violets," she said. "Very pretty" replied the major, following her glance, and then they went on with their work. The next morning a neighboring florist boy placed a fine bunch of English beauties in the little bud vase on Miss Mitchell's desk, and morning after morning this was repeated. After the morning dictation during one of the little chats which the major had come to allow himself, Miss Mitchell, one day expressed a very adverse opinion about the men who drank and were "fast." This speech had a marked effect upon the major. The very next day, after his business routine, the major left a forwarding address with the clerk on duty and registered out. A month—two months passed, and still the major had not returned to his old corner in the Windsor bar. The only mark of his long residence at the hotel was the little bunch of fresh violets which daily adorned Miss Mitchell's desk. One day, as unheralded as had been his departure, the major returned to the Windsor. His complexion was whiter and his eyes were clearer, otherwise he was the same old major, careless, lively and jovial. He dictated his letters to Miss Mitchell as usual the next morning, but it was observed and marked with much special notice that he did not follow his old habit of turning toward the bar immediately thereafter. Instead of this, he stepped into a big automobile that stood at the door, and was away in a trice. At least once he asked Miss Mitchell to ride with him, but she met the proposal with a cheerful "no, thank you," that left no room for doubt about her decision. A morning came on which he attended to his correspondence with more than usual care. In addition to the regular grind of business he wrote some long delayed missives to old college friends—dashing, brilliant, unconventional letters they were, full of the boyish spirit which the major still held, notwithstanding his acknowledged thirty-eight years. When he had quite finished, he drew from his pocket an important looking paper. "Miss Mitchell, I have a very particular matter I wish to speak about—No, you needn't take my words down on paper—I'm not dictating. The fact is—I am—thinking of—well, giving you the chance of dictating some to me, if you think proper." "Why—what do you mean, Mr. Ebbsbourne," she asked, her large, heavy lashed eyes looking the utmost wonder. "It's a very simple matter, Miss Mitchell—at least I used to think it was when I observed the symptoms in other folks. But—don't look at me like that—you might pretend you are taking notes; some one will see and wonder what we are talking about—" "Oh, if it's anything—improper, you mustn't say it, Mr. Ebbsbourne." She was plainly agitated. "Not the very least improper, little one, but the most natural thing that ever occurred to me in all my wild, harum-scarum life. Now, listen calmly; if what I say is not pleasing you, I will stop, and we will not talk about it any more. I love you. I can't help loving you, any more than I could help breathing or living if I didn't breathe." "Why—Mr. Ebbsbourne," she replied, "I don't think I care for you in any way like that." "I didn't expect you to, little one. But you can give me a little hope. can't you? You don't dislike me, do you?" "I think you are very kind." "That's enough—that's enough—Don't need to say another word. I'll go now and let you get used to the idea of having a lover." "Thank you," was all Miss Mitchell could think of to say. The sequel was none of the major's planning. He only knew that he was speeding down the river road one afternoon, when a young horse driven by a market gardener took fright and plunged about, backing the heavy wagon directly across his way at the moment when he supposed the driver was going to be able to manage his team without further difficulty. There was a crash and the major felt a sharp twinge of pain. When he again opened his eyes, they were carrying him in at the ladies' entrance of the Windsor. At last there came a day when the doctor told the major he might see his friends. The major said something in the strictest confidence to his nurse, and after a very long time Miss Mitchell came up accompanied by a sweet-faced, motherly little woman in black, whom the major knew by instinct must be Miss Mitchell's mother. "Mr. Ebsebourne," said Miss Mitchell, timidly, "I didn't know I cared in that way, but I do." "Well, you can have the job. But mind you, I want a man that's live, a hunter—one who works just for the pleasure of working." "I see. I'm the man. You'll never catch me watching the clock, sir." A loyal employee maketh a glad boss, but a disgruntled workman breedeth strife CENSUS BUREAU TO PUBLISH HOME PURCHASE DATA Tentative Plans of Department Include Special Bulletin Relating to the Ownership of Homes, Tabulated by Color in All States—Director Harris' Letter. A NEW COURSE IN PITMANIC SHORTHAND Write knowledge of shorthand you can readily secure and hold a profitable position at all times. The most universally used system of shorthand made as easy to learn as any other because the method of presentation is right. The twenty lessons are easily mastered and you are in possession of a complete course—not a mere smattering. 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At the time the Director of Census advised Mr. Tyler it could not be done. Mr. Tyler's argument was that the material progress of that portion of the race located north of Mason and Dixon line should be shown by the Census Department as is done with that portion of the race south of that line; that it is unfair to the race to simply give the statistics which adversely reflect upon the race and not collate and give out statistics which would show industry and commendable advancement. Monday Mr. Tyler received the following letter from Hon. Wm. J. Harris, Director of Census, which is self-explanatory: "Mr. Ralph W. Tyler, "Washington, D. C. "Dear Sir: You will perhaps remember that we had some correspondence last fall with reference to the ownership of homes by Afro-Americans in the United States. At that time I informed you that the plans of my predecessor had been carried out to such an extent prior to my connection with the Bureau that it was impossible for me to make any change in the presentation of figures on the ownership of homes by Afro-Americans, which included the southern states only. I am enclosing a "Circular of information Concerning Tentative Program of the Bureau of Census," on page 6 of which is described the special report on "Afro-American Population," which I expect to issue as soon as I can get to it. This report will be similar to the Twelfth Census Bulletin on Afro-Americans in the United States. I have decided to have information relating to the ownership of homes tabulated by color in the remaining sections of the country, and this special report will show the ownership of homes by Afro-Americans in all states. "Your interest in the work of the Census Bureau is greatly appreciated. "Nearly twenty years." (Signed) "WM. J. HARRIS, "Director." Extremes of National Forest Extremes of National Forest The northernmost national forest is the Chugach in Alaska; the south- ernmost is the Lquillo in Porto Rico. Simple Cure for Headache Simple Care for Headache. One of the quickest known ways of dispelling a headache is to give some of the muscles—those of the legs, for instance—a little hard, sharp work to do. The reason is obvious. Muscular exertion flushes the parts engaged in it, and so depletes the brain. When your head aches take a stiff walk or a short bicycle ride. Colns of Small Value Doubtless the smallest coin in the world circulates in the Malay peninsula, simply a thin wafer made from the resinous juice of a tree, and has current value of about 1-10,000th of a cent. In the southern parts of Russia the peasants use a coin of such small value that a quarter of a million of them are worth no more than $1.25. The old Japanese mousseng was worth 1-112th of an American cent. In Portugal the reis is the lowest standard of value, but no 1-reis pieces are coined. A 3-reis piece is equivalent to 6-100ths of a cent. PAGE SEVEN TO PUBLISH E PURCHASE DATA Include Special Bulletin Relating to , Tabulated by Color in or Harris' Letter. CHICAGO HEIGHTS Chicago Heights, IL., March 20—Mr. Cook has been sent to the hospital and is gradually improving. Mrs. Williams still lingers, but there is hopes of her rapid gaining in health. Mrs. Shook's baby is improving. The Chicago Heights Literary Club is offering many good things intellectually, and if adhered to will be beneficial to the community. The Sunday Club met at 6:30 p. m., Sunday, and it presented to the audience many feasible things and all present were highly pleased. Dr. W. D. Cook, P. E., of the A. M. E. Church, gave a short address, which was timely and uplifting. Rev. Board of the A. M. B. Church of Harvey, Ill., addressed the club, giving much encouragement. Mrs. Van is the president, and we hope that there will be more of our women come out and do the good that this woman is doing. The pastor, Rev. Jas. H. Wood and the members attended the quarterly meeting at Harvey last Sunday afternoon and in return were visited by Rev. Bayard and his members last Sunday evening at the quarterly meeting services, Dr. W. D. Cook preached a helpful sermon. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson rendered a beautiful duet which gave life to the service. Mrs. Roseman set a splendid repast to the P. E. and pastor last Sunday evening. Must Report All Tuberculosis. In Great Britain physicians are obliged to report every case of tuberculosis to the local board of health. Regular Health Exercises. Men and women of sedentary habit as a rule do not take sufficient exercise, especially in the open, nor do they practice deep breathing, both of which have a direct effect upon the blood and its course through the body. 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Please give both the old and new address, and in writing to the paper, always be careful to give both the state and postoffice, as well as name. COURT GENERAL ROBERT ELLIOTT. No. 7355, Ancient Order of Foresters; meets every second and fourth Monday night in each month at Odd Fellows Hall, 3337 State Street. Lodge Officers. Frank W. Taylor, Fin. Secy., 5621 Grove Ave. Phone Normal 7592. Frank L. Crittenden, Treasurer, Residence, 2414 Dearborn St. Phone Calum m. 9214. E. Stanley Dortch, Chief Ranger, Residence, 5613 Wabash Ave. Phone Wentworth 6405. SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1914. HARBINGER OF SPRING. How do I know 'tis gentle spring. Cooped up here in this three-room flat? Not hearing the canary sing Or by the purring of the cat. I know because my soul was stirred— As peacefully in bed I lay— This very morning, when I heard An old-time street piano play. PROPERTY DEPRECIATION NEW YORK PROPERTY OWNERS, especially those whose holdings are in Harlem, are getting together in an effort to devise means to keep their property from decreasing in value due to the great influx of Afro-Americans. It is true that in certain sections the white people have given up their beautiful apartment buildings to their darker brother, not because they loved their own people less, but because they loved this said darker brother's money more, for it was more and considerably more, he had to pay to occupy the same quarters; and that, too, in many instances, without cleaning and repairs. Just how these owners figure is hard to conceive. Property located in a good neighborhood has little chance of decreasing in value if it is cared for properly, whether the tenant be white or black. But here is what usually happens: An owner, finding that he cannot keep his building filled with white tenants, or through his indiscretion the building filled with undesirables, puts up a notice that hereafter it will be rented to "respectable" colored tenants. The apartments are desirable from one point of view, at least, so they are quickly taken. At the old rentals? Never! Ten, and more often 20, per cent is added to lend color to the transaction. It always costs more to be out of harmony with things. An American traveling through Germany or France pays more for the things he gets because not being able to speak the tongue he is considered legitimate prey. So with the races, though we are ten million strong, we are in the minority by eighty or ninety million, and in this day and time the minority seldom rule. Unless we are able to buy our own homes we must take what is offered us and at whatever price. The right or wrong of it or whether it is just or unjust, matters little; it is a condition. It isn't convenient for everyone to buy a home, and the prices are so high, especially in big cities like New York or Chicago, that would-be purchasers are frightened away. We would suggest to the New York property owners who are fearful that their properties depreciate in value, that if they spend as much money in the upkeep of their holdings occupied by Afro-Americans as they did when their own had possession, they will have little to fear on that score. PUNISHING WOMEN CRIMINALS THE PUNISHMENT SELDOM FITS THE CRIME in this city where a woman is concerned, and no matter how strong the evidence is against her, the jurors in their effort to be gallant deal with her as gently as the law allows and in many instances free her where the evidence is seemingly all against her. As to sending a woman to the gallows, it is out of the question; the entire state would be disgraced, and well they might. It is revolting enough to hear of a man going through that ordeal. There should be no law requiring that a life be taken for a life. Justice can best be served by putting the offender behind prison walls, where by their work they can contribute something to humanity, and where, shut out from the world, they will have time to reflect over their misdeeds. The state's attorney, finding it almost impossible to convict guilty women with men in the jury box, advocates women as jurors, believing that they would be more impartial. The idea is at least worthy of a trial; since they have the ballot, this is but a natural sequence. Perhaps the sentencing of three Afro-American women during the past year to terms varying from fourteen to thirty years, can be explained in some other way that does not savor of prejudice, but to a casual observer it bears all the earmarks of the demon, especially when it is noted the punishment meted out to white women who have committed crimes as serious. This aforesaid gallantry apparently is tinged with colorphobia, for the jurors had no scruples about giving the Afro-American women the full extent of the law. And they doubtless received what they deserved, but why not impose the same sentences upon the white women offenders? Here we rest our case. WHAT THE N. A. A. C. P. MEANS TO YOU. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE N. A. A. C. P.? Do you know that its whole aim and object is to protect your interests? You must realize that there must be an organized force to meet and repulse the growing prejudices of the day. Do not hide behind that worn-out saying, "They don't need me; there are enough to do the work." You are one cog and an important cog, in the machinery of life. When you fall by the wayside just so much power and energy is lost; so much less uplift work can be done. There is every reason why Chicagoans should begin to feel an awakened interest in the plans and achievements of this organization. The time is right now and here to geather our forces in order to realize to the full our political, civil and economic rights. It was reported at a recent meeting that nearly one thousand letters had been sent to prominent people of both races setting forth the work already accomplished and asking for further co-operation. The question of growing discrimination was also taken up in such high schools at Wendell Phillips, Hyde Park and Englewood. It was discovered that the prevailing sentiment in these schools was to cultivate caste and race prejudice. This condition was of sufficient importance to warrant the creation of a new committee to be known as the Committee on Education. In order to increase the practical importance of the Committee on Grievances, arrangements are being made for them to co-operate with the Legal Aid Society in the prosecution of suits growing out of race prejudice and discrimination in public service. During the past month thirty-eight members of the N. W. Railway Porters' Association joined the Chicago branch. It ought not to be necessary to ask you to join an organization that is fighting your cause, and every man and woman, not only in this big city but throughout the entire country, should jump at the chance to enroll their name and become an active worker in this, the greatest uplift movement ever inaugurated. EMULATING THE JEWS WHY THE JEWS ARE CHARITABLE to their own poor and unfortunate dates back, so Rabbi Henry Berkowitz of Philadelphia, avers, to the time they first came to North America, about 250 years ago. April 25, 1655, the directors of the Dutch West India Company instructed Gov. Peter Stuyvesant that the Jews shall have permission to sail to and trade in New Netherlands and to live and remain there, provided the poor among them shall not be a burden to the company or to the community, but be supported by their own nation. How well they have kept their promise the world knows. A Jewish beggar is almost an unheard of thing. If a man or woman of the race is able to work they are found employment; if not, they have institutions royally supported by their own, where the poor, afflicted or aged may go and be cared for. Oppression, while it has kept them back, has made them love one another and in unity they have found strength. There is much to learn from the Jewish race and the first and most important thing is loyalty, something that we only of late years have begun to cultivate. We must think well of ourselves in order to make others do likewise. The experiences that the Jews have had and still are having in Russia are similar to our own, and that is why this race of people in the face of American prejudice sympathize with us and befriend us. They are not all Rosenwalds, but money isn't everything, and a friend in need counts for much. Let us get together, emulate the Jews and not beg for recognition, but demand it. THE WHOLE TOWN OF GREENWOOD, LA., turned out recently to attend the funeral of an old man who spent his life in the service of the Texas & Pacific Railway Company as section foreman. The remarkable thing about it all is that the old man, even with prejudice as rife as it is there, had the esteem and love of every man, woman and child who knew him, for his had been a life filled with cheerfulness, hard work, good deeds and even heroic achievements and the citizens felt his passing away a personal loss. We cite this case only to show that life, after all, is only what we make it. Smiles beget smiles and sighs bring still more sighs. Booker T. Washington jokingly says the majority of us when asked how we feel will reply "tolerable." seldom "fine" or "real well," when in reality we never felt better in our lives. There is nothing to be gained by complaining. This old man who has just passed away, though of humble station left a sweet memory behind, a lesson for us all. IT CANNOT BE THAT THE MEN WHO RISKED THEIR LIVES to save women and children in the recent boat disaster were black and of the same race that Hoke Smith, Vardaman and Please look upon as worse than cattle? As a rule, cattle observe the first law of nature—self-protection. There were only a small per cent of these "cattle" on board; the rest were of the "superior" race, and, strange to say, they were the most active in observing this law. The Defender has a disagreeable (to some people) habit of stating things as they are without a bit of coloring, thereby leaving many embarrassing situations. But a habit once fixed is hard to get rid of. So doubtless as long as this paper is issued we will continue exploiting these little matters. APRIL 9TH WILL BE APPOMATTOX DAY, at which time the club bearing that name will celebrate the occasion in their beautiful club rooms on Wabash avenue. Clarence S. Darrow is to be the speaker of the evening, and after an elaborate program of music and oratory the members and guests will wind up the evening at the banquet table. The Appomattox Club, composed as it is of the best we have in the race, has extended its sphere of usefulness to a remarkable degree, especially in the past few yars, and holds a unique place in the club life of Chicago. JUST BECAUSE YOU DON'T HEAR of Mrs. Booker T. Washington as often as you do of her illustrious husband, is no reason to believe that she is not doing very effective work in the uplift work of the race, though, as could be supposed, most of her work is among women's organizations. She is an interesting speaker and has a way of driving home the truth that lingers long with her hearers. REPRESENTATIVE ASWELL OF LOUISIANA doesn't propose to let Blease, Hoke Smith, Vardaman and that gang have the center of the stage all the time, so he gets himself up a segre- gation bill a little more sweeping than those previously presented. Of the 490,000 Federal employees, 22,500 are Afro-Americans and all he asks is that they be made to flock by themselves. A simple request, truly, but just at present we find it a little inconvenient to oblige him as much as we should like to. A GRAND JURY IN KENTUCKY has returned indictments against the Louisville & Nashville, the Illinois Central and the Tennessee Central Railroads for violating the equal accommodation laws, they giving only a portion of one coach, with its accessories, for both male and female passengers. It is to be hoped the judge in the case will make it perfectly plain to the offenders what the "unabridged" has to say about equal, and after they thoroughly understand, impress them in a financial way how important it is to keep these little matters constantly in their mind. ALL THOSE WHO WERE COMPELLED TO PAY INCOME TAX please stand up and be counted, and while up we wish to see if any among you are in arrears for subscription to this paper. Thanks; our collector will call. WHEN ST. PATRICK DAY comes round again, we hope a few of the banquets will be graced with colored speakers. We feel if the Irish could hear our side of the question they will find that we are fighting for the same object here that they are fighting in England. STILL, PRESIDENT WILSON might pause long enough to make a few appointments, even if certain parties threaten to oppose them. It would at least show his will was good. IF YOU ARE FUSSY ABOUT THE COLOR OF A GIRL'S HAIR, just tell her about it, and with the variegated wigs now on sale at the stores she can select a shade to suit the most fastidious. WE WOULD WELCOME A WAR WITH MEXICO if it would relieve State street of the motley crowd of loafers who make that thoroughfare their headquarters. FRANK P. GEORGE (the black Belasco) wishes to know if an actor is hungry would a moving picture film? Please send replies to the dead-letter office. WHEN DENIZENS OF THE "STROLL" speak of a person as being "razored," said party can either be found in a doctor's office or at the hospital. REV. A. J. CAREY'S APPOINTMENT as a moving picture censor met with the hearty approval of all. He is the right man in the right place. HAPPY THOUGHT FOR THE LADIES: Trim over that last year's bonnet for Easter and save a few greenbacks for the iceman. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., is to have a $60,000 hotel and theater. Sorry Springfield isn't situated in the second ward. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE WITH OR TO MEXICO, just which President Wilson sayeth not. HERE AND THERE strong signs of spring are visible, but don't take off your flannels yet. 190 NOCASES ARE DIAGNOSED AND NO PRESCRIPTIONS GIVEN IN THESE WEEKLY ARTICLES [This is the second and concluding article entitled "Captain of the Man of Death.—Ed.] CAPTAIN OF THE MAN OF DEATH (Pneumonia) Continued (Pneumonia), Continued. STOMACH AND BOWELS—Your stomach acts as a furnace through which heat and strength are generated to carry on the functions of the body. Every individual should be on good and peaceful terms with his stomach. The stomach should be kept clean and given time for rest. Food should be properly prepared before entering your stomach. The bowels are only a continuation of the great digestive tube which extends about 30 feet from the mouth to the anus. This tube contains many poisonous germs, much worn out and waste material, which, if retained in the system, act as dangerous poisons. Therefore, therefore, there should be a daily movement of the bowels. Constipation is a great agent in adding and bringing on pneumonia. One should drink plenty of water at meal time and also between meal times, so as to keep this tube thoroughly washed out. Mouth and Teeth. Our mouths are full of pneumonia germs and we carry and scatter these germs wherever we go with our dirty mouths. The mouth should be thoroughly rinsed after each meal and before going to bed, also before breakfast. It would be a good thing to rinse the mouth out with a glass of hot water containing from 5 to 10 drops of carbolic acid (C. P.) The teeth should be examined, cleaned and kept in god hygienic condition. Decayed teeth, full of pus, are good depots of infection and -pnuemonia patients get along. poorly when their teeth are bad and their mouths are dirty. Get the habit of visiting your dentist, at least twice a year for examination, cleansing and repair of your oral cavity. Naalal Passage. The nose and throat should be kept clean and in an antiseptic condition, because pneumonia germs harbor in these cavities. Avoid crowding and crowded rooms with still, four air. Clothing. A good way to prevent the Captain of the Man of Death from visiting you is to wear clothing of medium weight. Dress according to the atmospheric condition and not according to the season. Fur lined coats and fur coats, and heavy, fur collars about the neck make the skin very sensitive to cold, and exposure and render one very susceptible to pneumonia. People of a sensitive, delicate skin or nature, should wear light or medium weight, or silk fannels during the whole winter. In this climate one should BIG TWO APARTMENT SALE $295 CASH AND ONLY $25 MONTHLY Great opportunity to secure a bargain. Live in onegrent the other. Transportation unexcelled. ALL NEWLY DECORATED. TITLES GUARANTEED. OPEN FOR INSPECTION FROM 2 to 4 DAILY UNTIL SOLD. 3228 Calumet Ave. 2-story and basement, stone front; furnace heat; lot 21x125; brick barn; asphalt st. 3223 Calumet Ave. 2-story brick, stone trim; furnace heat; lot 20x125. INSPECT THEM AT ONCE FRED'K H. BARTLETT & CO. Owner MERCHANDISERS OF REAL ESTATE (Ohicago's Largest Operators) Phone Rand. 3751 59-69 W. WASHING Clothing. MARCH 21,1914 have, at least, two over frocks, a heavy and a medium weight for winter days. Bathing. As to bathing, the condition of the skin has much to do in the prevention of pneumonia. If the pores of the skin are clogged up from sweat and dirt, and too long intervals of bathing, there is increased work thrown upon the internal organs, such as the kidneys and lungs, and thereby preventing the system from getting rid of certain waste and poisons and thus renders the individual more likely to have pneumonia. One should accustom the skin to the taking of a cold or tepid bath every morning, followed by a good rub with a rough towel or alcohol or eau de cologne. Eat a light breakfast and take a brisk walk. HOT BATH—Take a hot bath should you be so unfortunate as to have a severe chill after long exposure to cold and dampness, great fatigue. Don't take hot whisky or hot gin, but give yourself a hot bath, a good rub and open your bowels. Take a hot cup of coffee, a bowl of good hot gruel and go to bud and rest. If you see that you are not getting any better, if you notice, any of the symptoms above mentioned, viz., severe chill, pains in your side, shortness of breath, cough, fever, headache, spitting up rusty sputum or bloody mucus, don't delay, but send immediately for your physician. Colds lasting longer than 4 or 5 days or a week at the longest should receive medical attention. Often consumption is diagnosed as a heavy cold or bronchitis. Your health is your best asset. BOARD OF HEALTH NOTES. Care of Contagion. Scarlet Fever—Measles. In scarlet fever, practically the same rules of quarantine apply as those laid down for diphtheria. The object in all quarantine cases is to keep the patient in and the public out; or to make it a little broader, to enforce so far as is possible, the complete separation of the sick from the well. In a general way then, all of the regulations pertaining to diphtheria apply to scarlet fever; the chief difference between the two diseases is duration. This means that while a case of diphtheria may be and often is terminated within a period of two weeks, the average case of scarlet fever will run twice as long before it can safely be terminated and disinfection performed. In scarlet fever as in diphtheria, whenever it is found that complete isolation of the patient cannot be had, hospitalization will be enforced; and if this is found to be impossible for any reason then the case will be handled under such conditions as to restraint, as the Commissioner of Health shall deem best calculated to protect the public. It is understood, of course, that no children from a quarantined household may attend school. And the rules as to carding the quarantined promises must in all cases be observed. In all cases of scarlet fever the patient will be held in quarantine until it has ceased peeling, and until there are no discharges from the cars and nose and inflammation of the tonsils. As a rule, five weeks is the period during which a case of scarlet fever may be expected to run; but in exceptional cases this period may be shortened or prolonged, depending entirely upon the favorable or unfavorable progress of the case. At the termination of a case of scarlet fever, disinfection will be performed the same as a case of diphtheria. Measles.—This disease is highly contagious, and unless properly cared for is one of the most dangerous to child life. It kills by causing inflammation of the air passages and lungs and mains by causing diseases of the eyes and ears. Parents should not purposely expose their children to measles. The safe rule is to avoid such exposure, if possible, as 98 out of 100 children that are exposed will come down with the disease. It is generally believed that measles most contagious during the first for or five days of the attack. Ear symptoms of measles are cough and sneezing with eyes red and watery, after which, as a rule, the rash makes its appearance. Children with these symptoms should be kept out of school, or if found in the school room, should be sent home. The patient and all others who have not had the disease must remain in the house, except if there be an enclosed yard not used by the children of other families living in the same premises, all in the patient may have the freedom in the yard. Mighty few people get nerve prostration from their efforts in try to make the world better.