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'I AM PROUD OF JACK JOHNSON"—DARROW, IN APPOMATTOX DAY SPEECH Rube Foster's Team Starving in Oregon LATEST NEWS If You See It In The Defender It's So VOL. IX., NO. 15. MISSISSIPPI CRACKERS INFEST SEVENTH WARD MISSISSIPPI CRACKERS INFEST SEVENTH WARD "Poor Whites" from Southern Swamps Inject Vicious and Detestable Methods into Northern Election—Defeat John F. Stewart for Alderman Because He Sold House to Afro-American Woman. DECENT WHITES DISGUSTED Disclaim Any Knowledge of the Outlaws Living in the Park Manor District, Who Under the Guise of Independent Voters Sent Out Disgraceful Red Dodgers. From the complete election returns of the 7th ward it is learned that John F. Stewart, Republican candidate for alderman, was beaten by John N. Kimball, independent candidate. The merits of these two gentlemen for the responsible office is of no concern at this time, but the methods used to defeat Mr. Stewart make an interesting and startling story. He owes his defeat to the residents of that part of the ward known as the Park Manor district and their dislike for Mr. Stewart is a peculiar one. Away Back in 1908. But let us begin in the language of all stories. Away back in 1908 the subject of this sketch, a property owner in very exclusive (?) Park Manor elected to and did sell to one Sarah Allen, a house and lot, owned by him, for a consideration of $5,000. In legal verbage this piece of property is described as follows: "Lot forty-two (42) in block six (6), McChestney's re-subdivision of N. 1/2 of Block 1 to 7 inclusive of McChestney's Hyde Park home-stead subdivision in the south half (S. 1/2) of northeast quarter (N.) E. 1/2, Section 22, Township 38, N. R. 14, East of 3d." Mrs. Allen was an Afro-American woman. Mr. Stewart wanted the money and it looked the same to him coming from her hands as it did from the hals of a white woman. But Park Xnor was astounded. He did not know that the majority of the residues were from the valleys of Mississippi and that his daring to sell a house to an Afro-American was a non-to-be-forgotten crime. Nor did they forget. "Time went on," story talk again. Time: Four years later. Scene: Same place, but in Act II the curtain goes up on the headquarters of the Independent Voters. Mr. Stewart is a candidate for alderman and an investigating committee has disclosed the fact as printed His Awful Crime. e is guilty of the awful act but voters don't know it. They pre- a circular. It is in the shape of older and is printed on blood red er. The outside reads as follows: investigations by the Property Owners of Park Manor. investigation by INDE- ENT voters of the Park district, 7th Ward, dis- that John F. Stewart, Re- n candidate, did sell the y described here to Sarah Negress, thereby causing ciation in value of the of hundreds of citizens of ard." "o Inside pages were given gal description and transac- he sale, and on the fourth printed: ith a Knowledge of Sald Facts an Property Owners Afford to Vote for OHN F. STEWART for Alderman. e End Is Not Yet. in race prejudice won. He tated. The 7th ward goes on the only part of Chicago ally advocates the hellish Mississippi and other South- Mr. Stewart in exercising even rights incurred the dis- of the Southern "crackers" that ward and lost an elec- A few of the citizens dis- knowledge of the disgrace THE Chicago Defender WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY SATURDAY CHICAGO, APRIL 11, 1914 SATURDAY Foster HOWARD DREW FIFTY MINUTES BEFORE HE TIED THE WORLD'S RECORD S HOWARD P. DREW. Photographed Especially for The Chicago Defender. AFRO-AMERICAN POSTMISTRESS Issues Big Financial Report. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Mound Bayou, Miss., April 10.—The receipts of the postoffice at Mound Bayou, Miss., over which an Afro-American woman presides as postmistress, and which town is an exclusive race town, indicates the progress of the town. From March, 1912, to March, 1913, the receipts were as follows: Money orders issued, $67,776.22; fees, $539.40; on postal account, $3,607.44; sale of stamps, $3,337.51; from newspapers, $41.88; box rents, $227.50. In the Postal Savings Department certificates to the amount of $343 were issued. The postoffice receipts of a city or town indicate how live it is. This being accepted as a criterion, the town of Mound Bayou is very much alive. NEW RACE JOURNAL FOR COLUMBUS [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Columbus, O., April 10.—Columbus has a new, and its only Afro-American newspaper, the Columbus Independent, edited by Floyd J. Snelson. A new newspaper and the only one in the city has also been started at St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. Ida Walker being the editor and proprietor. Both of these recent comers into the newspaper field are bright, neway papers, and greatly needed in the cities where established. ful circular described in this article and the underlying idea that prompted it. Park Manor and its exclusive (?) residents are to be carefully watched. Thus endeth the Southern story in its Northern setting. P. S. If you want to see one of those dodgers drop in and we will show you one. FOSTER PHOTOPLAY CO. LICENSED IN FLORIDA Wm. Foster of Chicago, Ill., Father of Afro-American Photo-Plays, Meets with Wonderful Success in the South—Studio to be Built on St. John's River. RACIAL PICTURE A HIT IN EUROPE. Ralph Tyles, National Organizer of Business League Visits State of Florida—Organizes Leagues in Various Cities—Citizens Accumulating Wealth. Jacksonville, Fla., April 10.—Wm. Foster, the widely known musical critic and theatrical manager, one time a big show man, a writer for the Freeman, known as "Jule Jones," and late the founder of the Foster Photo-Play Company, has met with great favor with the trust and will begin to operate a studio to be built on the St. Johns River at Jacksonville, Fla., in October. Last summer Mr. Foster, with the assistance of Miss Lottie Grady, Mme. Marie Burton-Hyraymon, Joe Shoechar, Edgar Lillerson and Judge W. H. A. Moore, started to produce Afro-American photo plays in Chicago. Among the plays were "The Fall Guy," "The Butler," "The Grafter and the Girl," and that sensational comedy, "The Railroad Porter." These plays were shown in every house along the "stroll" State street, Chicago, Ill., and were a howling success, Mr. Foster conceived the idea of taking them south. He met his biggest success here, when the firm of Anderson Tucker, the local bankers, have been authorized to secure a site for the Foster studio in the heart of the moving picture colony. It has taken Mr. Foster all the winter to get connected with licensed manufacturers and this was brought about by the great demand for Afro-American comedies in Europe. At present the Lubin, Pathe, Kalem and other big concerns are operating here. The Foster Company will be entirely Afro-American producers, actors, camera men, dark-room men and a regular stock company. Cottages will be erected for the accommodation of the company. Negro Business League. Great interest was aroused in this state in the National Negro Business League by the visit and tour of this state by the National Organizer, Ralph W. Tyler. Mr. Tyler visited all the principal points and revived interest in all existing leagues and organized leagues in towns where none existed. The cities in which he organized leagues were: Tampa, Orlando, Ocala and St. Augustine. He received a cordial welcome at every place and was tendered a banquet after each meeting, his meetings being large and enthusiastic. The Afro-Americans in this state are making wonderful progress and rapidly accumulating wealth. As an evidence of the great progress made in this city it is cited that seventy-eight automobiles, all large touring cars, are owned by Negroes in this city, and they were able to pay cash for these modern vehicles. The new Afro-American Bank here, of Anderson & Tucker, is rapidly increasing its deposits, as is also the new bank at Ocala, which occupies its own building, the largest single business block in the city. Mr. Tyler, after touring Florida, went to Texas to fill engagements. STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE ADDS MISSOURI Standard Life Insurance Company Adds State of Missouri to its List. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Atlanta, Ga., April 10.—The Standard Life Insurance Company of Atlanta, Ga., has added Missouri to the list of states in which they can do business, and, like its entrance into Kentucky and Tennessee, Missouri Afro-Americans have accorded a gratifying welcome by taking out many policies, both of the old line and industrial class. (Special to the Defender.) Negro Business League. CHICAGO, APRIL 11, 1914 ST. LOUIS WOMEN DON'T KNOW HOW TO VOTE Afro-American Deprived of a Seat in the City Council of East St. Louis, Ill., on Account of Insufficient In- structions as to the Manner of Voting and the Lack of Loyalty to the Race. St. Louis, Mo., April 10.—Reform, personified by the economy ticket of aldermanic candidates, was victorious in the East St. Louis election. Of a total registration of 15,000, a little more than 9,000 votes were cast. A. D. Woods, Afro-American independent candidate for alderman in the Second ward, was defeated chiefly because of the ignorance of the women as to the method of voting. The white women of East St. Louis played an important part in the campaign to prevent the election of the Woods. The Afro-American women's vote in the Second ward was said to be strong enough in itself to elect Woods. Many of the women agreed to vote against Woods on the promise of the white women leaders that in the school board election to be held soon, a white woman would be put up as candidate. Although 3,000 women were registered in East St. Louis, it is estimated little more than half that number voted. Woods was defeated by Phil Minette, the only improvement party candidate elected. GRIFFIN DEFEATED IN UNFAIR FIGHT Independent Candidate for Alderman of the Second Ward Beaten, But His Gallant Fight Changes the Political Complexion of This Boss-Ridden District. SULLIVAN DEMO-CRATS AID Hugh Norris' Managers Form Alliance in Last Hours of Campaign and Their Man Wins—3,200 Voters Protest Against Treatment of Republican Party. Charles Griffin, independent candidate for alderman of the Second ward, was defeated in the election Tuesday. Mr. Hugh Norris, present incumbent and regular Republican candidate, was elected for a second term by a large majority. 3.200 Voters Protest. It was a spectacular fight. Charles Griffin made a gallant fight and the 3,200 voters who cast their ballots for him represent those good, honest. Republicans who were tired of the treatment of the Republican party and protested against it on election day. Alderman Hugh Norris was reelected but at such a terrible cost. If it had not been for an eleventh hour compact with the Sullivan Democrats, Mr. Norris and his managers would not be boasting of his large majority. The Chicago Defender and others interested learned of the alliance late Monday night, when word went down the line to help Norris. Cannot Be Bought. The details of the unfair means employed in the fight against Mr. Griffin have been told and retold. Despite every obstacle the better element now stands out. There is no string to those 3,200 votes. They are not for sale, nor can they be bartered for in any manner. Griffin was beaten but the political complexion of the district has been changed. What the Women Did. Another word. Two years hence the Afro-American is promised an alderman but we would suggest an alliance with the Hearst-Harrison forces just as the Norris people did with Sulilvan Democrats. All honor to the noble women in their first effort. Keep it up and good will eventually result. KALAMAZOO MICH KALAMAZOO, MICH. Kalamazoo, Mich., April 10.—The B. Y. P. U. of the Second Baptist Church held an interesting meeting Sunday. The meeting was opened by singing and Sister Reeves offered prayer. The afternoon subject was "Power." W. J. Petiford, president; Charles Woods, secretary. * * * Mrs. John Hood and granddaughter have been visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Hayes of 623 Cellem street. * * * Mrs. Bernard Brigett spent last week in the "Bay State" visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hopkins, and had a delightful visit. * * * Miss Gussie Berrie spent Sunday in Battle Creek with her mother. FATHER MUST BE WHITE TO PLAY IN THIS ORCHESTRA FATHER MUST BE WHITE TO PLAY IN THIS ORCHESTRA White Father, Black Mother, No Wedding Ceremony, Fits Offspring to Be Eligible to Blue Vein Orchestra at South Side Cafe—Chicago Musical Director Going Back. COLOR CUTS BIG FIGURE James Reeae Europe, a Black Man of New York, Held in High Esteem While Leader Here Is Ignored By Members of Race—Away with Such a Traitor! Chicago above any other city in the country, save New York City, where James Reese Europe is all the rage, with his orchestra playing for the wealthiest of the city and the Victor phonograph, has made a distinct hit with its musicians and their fame has gone abroad. The orchestras here have played for the leading social functions and the finest cafes all over the city. But who would have thought that a man of the race, just for a few paltry dollars, would draw the "color line." It has reliably come to the Defender that a certain would-be musician was hired to secure an orchestra for one of the white South Side cafes and that he made it his solemn duty to see that every one was light in color. It's a disgrace and a shame for a man with an ounce of red blood in his veins to draw the color line in his race. Here, where the best thought of the white race and the Afro-American race is fighting and contending for the barriers of race prejudice to be broken and for a sneaking, low, degraded musician to practice this for a white employee, is beyond all reason and his conscience should make him desist at once. What man of the race is responsible for his color? Because one has a shade of brown or black skin, should he be ignored or robbed of an opportunity to earn a livelihood? In New York City Charles Reese Europe, a black man, is now regarded as one of the biggest musicians in that city because of his merit. This ought to be the standard in the "Windy City" and not the color of the skin. The public is tired of these "half white" Afro-Americans practicing that Georgia and Mississippi color line in Chicago. The man or woman who is so low, degraded and contemptible as to foster or practice drawing the color line ought to be kicked out of town. Some of these "half whites" associate with a few $30 per month clerks and "ladies" who pat them on the back and tell them they are white and then the race scoundrels faunt their prejudices in the face of decent and honorable Afro-Americans and go so far as to keep them out of work. They should be branded as race haters and no decent man or woman show them a spark of courtesy or respect. Away with such traitors! SUCCESSFUL MERCHANT VISITS TUSKEGEE [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Tuskegee, Ala., April 10.—C. W. Gilliam, a merchant of Okolona, Miss., lectured last week to the students and teachers of Tuskegee Institute of his phenomenal rise from Pullman car porter and street peddler to that of a successful merchant with Dun and Bradstreet rating. Bringing along photographs and samples of merchandise, Mr. Gilliam showed in a very graphic way that his business took him among the leading wholesale merchants of the country. Wilson, N. C., April 10.-Madame Anita Patti Brown made a triumphant tour through this state and the first of the week sang to a large and appreciative audience here. About one-third of her audience consisted of the best white people of our city. They are fulsome in their praise of her. We feel proud of Madame Brown, for she covered herself with glory. She so impressed us that we want her to come to us again in the near future. HOME EDITION PRICE 5 CENTS IN CHICAGO AND SURURBB FOREIGN 10 CENTS EVANSTON ELECTS C. C. BRECKENBRIDGE COUNTY CONSTABLE Electorate of North Shore City Teaches Chicago Lesson in Recent Election-Merit, Not Color, Counts With Them. The recent moral awakening of our time is possibly no more strikingly and surprisingly shown than in the election of Charles C. Breckenridge Charles C. Breckenbridge, Elected County Constable in Evanston Tuesday. as County Constable by the combined electorate of white and colored votes in Evanston last Tuesday. The tendency in this community is to support men on merit irrespective of color. There were only two candidates in the field—Breckenridge and Walter Sullivan, a white man. Breckenridge won by the safe majority of 128 votes out of a total of over 3,000 votes cast. Breckenridge was supported by the best elements of the population, and desires to express, through this paper, his sincere thanks and deep appreciation to his many friends, in both races, and, especially that noble band of Afro-American women who did so much to further his interests during the campaign. Mr. Breckenridge was born in Greenfield, O., 41 years ago. He is an intelligent, wide awake, progressive citizen, who has resided here for many years. He is a property owner; has a beautiful home and served for 8 years on the police force where he made an enviable record. At present he is the proprietor of one of the finest equipped billiard parlors conducted by a member of our race in the state. There is much talk to the effect that he would make an ideal candidate for Justice of the Peace three years hence. Gives Steady Employment to a Number of Afro-Americans. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Cincinnati, O., April 10.—The Central Regalia Company of Cincinnati, O., of which Joseph L. Jones is president and manager, has recently been making some extensive improvements in its plant, adding new machinery, etc. This company makes and furnishes everything in the regalia line, rituals, record books, seals, and other stationery used by any and all Afro-American fraternities. All the employees of the company, from the president down to the janitor, are Afro-Americans. The last report shows the company to be in a splendid condition, and doing a large business with lodges of every fraternity. MOUND BAYOU RECEIPTS GO SKYWARD [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Mound Bayou, Miss., April 10.—The statement of business transacted by the Farmers' Co-operative Company of Mound Bayou, Miss., a company that operates a general department store in that town, to the close of November last, showed resources amounting to $24,420.26. E. P. Booze is the manager. WHERE IS GUSSLE WELCH? Anyone knowing the address of Mrs. Gussle Welsh, please send same to The Chicago Defender, telephone Douglas 3339. EXPRESSMAN HURT T. Parker, 3302 Wabash avenue, was painfully hurt Wednesday of this week by a stove falling upon him in some manner. He was taken to Provident hospital, where he is doing nicely. AMERICAN GIANTS FORCED TO EAT CRACKERS AND CHEESE AMERICAN GIANTS FORCED TO EAT CRACKERS AND CHEESE Noted Athletes, Forming World's Greatest Aggregation of Baseball Players and Chicago's Pride, Encounter the Demon Prejudice on Western Tour—The Mighty Rube Foster Fed on Tidbits. LEAGUE TEAMS Allen T. Baum, President of Coast League, Insists That Color Line Be Drawn—Mgr. Walter McCredie of Portland Team Is True Blue and Battles With Glants—Local Fane Praise Him. By Frank Albert Young What place has the color line in professional baseball? What place has it in any athletic contest? In intercollegiate contests, which bring to together much finer young men than the baseball society (?) we are accepted and treated as gentlemen. The American Giants' presence on the Pacific coast this winter seems to have created much ill feeling. President Allan T. Baum's sentiment and attitude are not in accord with the coast fans. He is president of the league and insisted that the color line be drawn. Oakland and San Francisco heartily agreed and refused to play. Mgr. Walter McCredie of the champion Portland team thought otherwise and spoke so. Not only did he do this but he played the Giants and the Portland team won a few games and lost a few more than they had won. Local Fans With McCredie. Joe Williams handed them a no-hit no-run game yet the coast fans rallied to the support of McCredie, who has been the only man to disregard the color question and has gained a host of admirers by so doing. The Chicago fans wish, through these columns, to thank Mr. McCredie for his loyal spirit and as the Giants are so well thought of here, he has gained many friends here. Afraid of the Giants. Their presence in a baseball uniform is no more distasteful than in a track suit, and the discrimination which is being exercised by the powers of organized baseball is a something for which the powers alone are responsible and which has no echo in the opinion of the general public. To carry the parallel farther, willingness, not to say eagerness, is displayed by every semi-professional and collegiate manager in the country to arrange games with the different Oriental clubs which visit this country from time to time, and, this being the case, why should organized baseball seek to create opposition to a ball club whose only fault lies in the color of its members? There are any number of such semi-professional ball clubs in America, and right here in Californin, and no difficulty is experienced in booking games with the best of the white clubs. Such games furnish as much excitement and sport to spectators and are just as much if not more of an attraction than games between two white clubs, and if that is true in semi-professional baseball, why should it be different with professional baseball? Organized baseball welcomes Cuban players who, in the matter of complexion, have nothing on the Giants, with open arms, and the only reason for the refusal of the Coast league to accept the visitors as pre-season competitors seems to lie in the players' superior ability. If J. Cal Ewing and the Oakland management would honestly and frankly state the causes for their disinclination to allow their respective ball clubs to meet with the Giants, the statements in effect would be as follows: "They are too fast for us." Refuse to Feed Them. On Wednesday, the 1st of April, they arrived in Medford, Ore., and were turned down by every hotel and restaurant in town. They threatened to strike. Through a misunderstanding no arrangements were made for feeding the men, and at a Japanese restaurant, where no color line is drawn, it was announced there would be nothing served until noon. (Continued on page 7.) PAGE TWO EASTER SUPREME THROUGHOUT ALL CHRISTENDOM Festival to Be Observed in Churches with Songs and Thanksgiving — Easter Brings Peace and Happiness — Effects of Day Touch All Humanity. CHILDREN MADE HAPPY Many Handsome Gowns to Be Worn—Social Life Given Impetus—Fashion's Gala Day—Flowers and Easter Lilies Typical of Event. "Now is Christ risen from the dead and become the first fruits of them that slept." Easter, the annual festival observed throughout all Christendom in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is with us tomorrow. Most every Christian and Catholic church will have special services on this day. Christ's arising makes immortality possible and probable and upon this fact hangs the hope of the Christian church. It is significant that the festival should be one of spring time, when new life is rejuveni- whiter. Easter brings peace and happiness; flowers and ferns and the Easter lily. The observance of this festival and the potency of this occasion has been filling the souls of men for over 1900 years. Easter brings inspiration and hope to the care-worn; offers spiritual encouragement to the believers in Him that should have everlasting life. Many a hungry soul will be blessed on Easter day. He will feel that the spirit of Christ as He arose from the dead to prove his immortality. So great has been the spirit of the church and Easter that it has come to touch all phases of humanity. It is fashion's gain day. From Atlantic City to State street, fashions will reign supreme. It means increase of business for merchant, clothier and caterer and other business enterprises. The Catholic influence of the Lenten season has a tendency to quiet the last month of the winter and social life takes on new exuberance at Eastertide. It means much to the children, for it is their joy season with its rabbits and multi-colored eggs, new clothes and ribbons, flowers and songs. Let not the significance of the Easter season cease with the day, but be carried on through the year, resurrecting our lives to higher, newer, better planes. Let the beauty of the Christ idea show forth in daily thought and deed. On the Stroll. The "Stroll." What is it and where is it? It is the most popular part of State street, where the Afro-Americans promenade from early in the evening until the wee hours of the night, having what is commonly called a "good time." It was first named when the late "Bob" Motts opened the Pekin theater, and stretched from 27th to 31st street. Wm. Foster, better known as "Jull Jones," was among the first to write articles in the Freeman about the "Happenings Along the Stroll." As time passed on the stroll took on more length and now it begins at 31st and goes to 35th and cast to Rhodes avenue. Theaters and Cafes Drawing Cards. Theaters and cafes have been the drawing cards where the "strollers" could be seen dressed in the height of fashion. With the opening of the New Grand theater, 31st street became the popular corner, and in the summer time, representatives from all parts of the globe could be seen there from 1 o'clock at noon until the same hour at midnight. Business enterprises began to move south and 35th street soon became the next corner where familiar faces could be seen. With the growth of the population eastward, 35th street became the logical thoroughfare whiled to State street and now it is a part of the stroll. The Elite, Elmwood, Pompei, Lewis, and Chauteau cafes draw large crowds as well as the State and new Monogram theaters. The Stroll on Easter. Sunday will be a day of days for the "strollers." Young misses, married ladies and old mids with their escorts will be on dress parade. Many of the best dressers have ordered model gowns from Paris and New York City to step beautifully and gracefully up and down the stroll. Many of the ladies will wear hats that cost from $5 to $50. Even the men will be dressed in their new suits, hats and Easter neckwear; 35th street will be the "f" of the stroll and if the day is pretty, it will be a great sight to behold. ANNUAL SERMON PREACHED TO HEROINES OF JERICHO Last Sunday night, Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church was crowded to hear the Rev. J. C. Anderson, D.D., deliver the annual sermon to the Daughters of Jericho. The officers were garbed in robes and crowns, while the members wore red silk aprons. Dr. Anderson delivered such an able sermon that when he finished he was accorded a bountiful applause. Mrs. Jennie E. Lewis, presided beautifully and presented the pastor with a handsome bunch of flowers. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING. Grace Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting on Thursday night and a large crowd was present. Rev. Moses Jackson, pastor of the church, presided and business of importance was considered. It was shown that the church, during the past year, had wonderfully improved and the building fund was increasing. Home of Beautiful Women, Fast Horses and Fine Spirits Brought Into the Limelight. By Hardin Tolert. (Special to The Defender.) Frankfort, Ky., April 10—The Parent-Teachers' Association held its March meeting in the chapel of the Clinton Street High School last Wednesday. The building has been wired with electricity and is well equipped in every way for the latest methods of educational work, day and night. The meeting was a grand success. Prof. Mayo, one of Kentucky's greatest educators, a high Mason, Pythian, and Odd Fellow and Shriner, delivered a very eloquent welcome address. He was liberally applauded. Prof. Mayo spoke for the Board of Education. A splendid paper was read by Mrs. D. Owen Robinson. Encouraging remarks were made by Mrs. Mattle Anderson, Mrs. J. C. Brown, Thos. L. Brooks and B. D. Madison. Prof. Mayo installed the following officers: Prof. W. H. Mayo, president; Miss Salma Mayo, vice president; Mrs. Katie Willis, secretary; Mrs. M. Troy, assistant treasurer; Mrs. T. K. Robb, treasurer; Miss Virgile Madison, pianist; Executive Board, Miss Marie E. Ellis, Mrs. E. E. Underwood, Mrs. C. Maxey, Miss Julia Spencer, Mrs. B. D. Madison, Mrs. Margaret E. Gray, Miss M. E. Williams. The association appointed Miss Lottye A. Todd, Mrs. Sadie Kibby and Mr. D. B. Madison as a committee to express their appreciation for the board's improvement made in the school building. The next meeting will be held the third Wednesday in April, at which time it is hoped to have Carey R. Lewis of Chicago present. CITY OF EVANSTON New Hope C. M. E. church Evanston, 1935 Ashley Ave. Rev. W. Y. Bell, A. B. pastor. Services Sundays, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Our services Sunday were unusually interesting. The pastor preached two able sermons, morning and evening. One person was connected with the church, Mrs. Anna Smith. The last quarterly conference held by the P. E., Rev. J. M. Rivers, D. D. appointed the Rev. W. Y. B. a graduate of Lane college, Jackson, Tenn. as our pastor to succeed the Rev. H. W. Parker, who resigned on account of an increase in his Chicago business. Along with Rev. Bell's pastoral duties he is registered as a student in the Garrett Biblical Institute in the graduate school of theology, where he is working for his S. T. B. degree in that department and his M. A. degree in the Arabic language. In his junior year, which was last year, he won the Slocum scholarship of this school, an amount of $150. The scholarship came as a result of excellent work in his classes in which he broke the record of the school in making the highest mark ever made by a student in Hebrew. New Hope C. M. E. Church is proud of her pastor. She can boast of being the first church in Evanston to have the choicest production of the noted Garrett Biblical Institute as a pastor. The Willing Workers' Club, the wideawake auxiliary of the church, will give a high-class musical and literary entertainment Thursday evening. April 16. Dinner will be served all day at the church by the club. Each member is sending out a number of complimentary tickets to friends to the musical and literary entertainment in the evening. JOTTINGS FROM SPRINGFIELD, OHIO By William Henderson. Springfield, Ohio, April 10.—Mrs. Ada Jones has returned from Monessen, Pa., where she was called by the sudden death of her father, William Dofflinger, a former resident of Wheeling, W. Va. Mr. Dofflinger was a resident of Wheeling for thirty-one years. He was known for his devotion to his three children who survive him. Mrs. Ada Jones, Mr. John Doffinger and Mrs. Lula Springgs. These children were left to his care entirely, when very young, and he lived to see them educated and married: his pleasant smile and loving disposition will remain forever in the hearts of his friends and family. Mrs. Jones' Praver: The white American going back to savagery. This is proven daily by their meanness alone to their fellowmen. The atrocious act of the hanging of a "woman" is an act of a heathen instead of spending thousands of dollars to Christianize the foreign countries. Much time ought to be spent in civilizing this country. Nothing but God's acts alone can bring this white American face to face with his cruelty. I pray God hasten the day when "justice" will be done this depressed "black American." At present, every act of humiliation is being heaped upon him. ADA DOFFINGER JONES. Baseball Merely an Infant When we consider that cricket was played in the reign of Queen Elizabeth and that tennis was popular when Catherine de Medici was in the height of her power, baseball is merely in its infancy. Football was popular with the Greeks and Romans. They actually played it in much the same form as soccer is played today. Two Kinds of Economy A woman can take a dime to the liver counter of the butcher's shop and strike a better bargain than a man could make, but a man can wear a two dollar hat till it turns green, while a woman can wear a $25 one only till her friends know it by sight. —Louisville Courrier Journal. Cattle in Brazil. While there are no reliable statistics of the pastoral industry in Brazil, it is estimated that there are 30,000,000 cattle in the country. PRAIRIE STATE EVENTS The Latest News from Jacksonville, Decatur, Peoria, Braidwood, Torino and Other Illinois Towns. By Nellie Earley. Jacksonville, Ill., April 10.—A successful concert was given by Mrs. C. M. Sharp at the A. M. E. Church March 31. The church was packed, as is always the case when Mrs. Sharp gives entertainments. Miss Walden of Danville, Ill., is a nurse at the Home Sanitarium. Mrs. Laura Lafayette has returned from Chicago. Miss Margaret Dewitt gave a very successful Japanese drill March 31 at the Second Baptist Church. It began with a vocal solo by Professor Chestine Mason. A duet by Thora McCree and James Scott, followed. The following boys and girls took part: Misses Mildred Johnson, Julia and Margaret Berry, Elnora Lafayette, Thora McCree, Gladys Stewart, Juanta Edwards, Lucie Carter, Margaret Dewitt, Masters Earl Franklin, James Scott, Harry Stewart, Clyde Jackson and La Fount Harris. Mrs. John McCree was pianist, assisted by Miss Margaret Dewitt. Great credit is due to Miss Margaret Dewitt for the success of the drill. Miss Mildred Johnson received the prize for selling the largest number of tickets. The Civic League met March 31 at the A. M. E. Church, with a large attendance. Rev. Miller made some excellent remarks, and also resigned his position as secretary of the league Miss Bridy Ogsey and Mr. Fred Waggoner, both of this city, were married April 1 by Rev. A. A. Russell. Mr. Riley Daily and Miss O'Nora Oato were married April 1 by Rev. Russell. Sunday Rev. Hoagland, pastor of the Third Christian Church at Bloomington, Ill., preached able sermons both morning and evening before large audiences. In the afternoon he lectured on "The Black Man in America." Mr. Reef Price of Nashville, Tenn., rendered "Face to Face," "Life's Railway to Heaven," and "Saved by Grace." The O. W. B. M. met April 2 with Mrs. W. H. Robinson, 483 South Clay avenue, with a large attendance. Miss Genevieve Halthman gave an excellent review of the "Life of Jacob Kenny." A membership committee was appointed as follows: Mrs. Henry Davis, Miss Nellie Early and Mrs. Annie Swar. Excellent refreshments were served. Master Harold Thomas is reported improving. Dr. R. H. Beverly of Cleveland, Ohio, is now assistant to Dr. A. H. Kinniebrew, our surgeon. Miss Era Barnes and Mrs. James Smith of Mexico, Mo., who were operated on at Dr. Kinniebrew's private hospital April 1, are doing nicely. Miss Mary Lee Taylor, formerly of this city, now of Delta, Colo., was married March 8 to Mr. Gibson. Mrs. Laura Lafayette has returned from a visit to Chicago. Mrs. Blanch Perry of Monmouth, Ill., returned home after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. John McCree. Mr. Samuel Mitcherson of Alton, Ill. visited his family here recently. Funeral services for Mrs. Estella Strong were held recently at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Warren Bryant. Rev. A. A. Russell officiated. Her aunt, Mrs. Alice Ferguson, accompanied the remains from Chicago. She is from Corinth, Miss. Mrs. Nelson Saunders of Orleans, Ill., was in the city April 4. Rev. A. E. Miller preached his farewell sermon at the McCabe Church April 5. Many regret his leaving. There were many tears, as he has been their faithful pastor for several years. He will take charge at Hannibal, Mo. Rev. Knoen of De Soto, Mo., will take charge of the McCabe Church here. A free concert and supper were given March 31 at Mt. Emery Baptist Church. It was quite a success. Mr. Ray Hill is an expert plumber and electrician. Mr. George Florence of 1012 Ashland avenue has made many improvements on his home. Also added another room. Mr. Florence is one of the best workmen in our city. Mr. T. J. Prichard has resigned his position at the Dunlap hotel as head waiter, and has taken a similar one in Peoria, Ill. Mr. August Taylor of Shreveport, La., is table waiter at the Dunlap Hotel. BRAIDWOOD. ILL. Braidwood, Ill., April 10.—Braidwood Church services were very interesting Sunday. The Sunday school is preparing for its Easter exercises. Mrs. Josephine Locket is able to be out again. Mrs. Kittie Flimings, who has been confined to her bed for several months, we are glad to say, is able to be sitting up in her room. Mrs. Joe Jesup and little Nancy have returned from Jollet, where they had a pleasant visit with Mrs. Mildred Junius, Mrs. Jesup's daughter. Mrs. James Carrington was seen boarding the 10 o'clock train last Sunday morning for Jollet. TORINO. Torino, Ill., April 10.—Mrs. Sarah Johnson and mother went to Jollet Friday on business. Mrs. Annie Glispie is out again after several days' illness. Mr. George N. Malone made a flying trip to Chicago Wednesday on business. You did not send the papers I asked you to send March 21. Since you did not send them, please send ten copies of this week's, and I guess you may begin to send them every week, as the weather is so I can get over to the railroad. ROSETTA E. HOWARD MALONE. Perfect Justice: Even-handed justice commends the poisoned chalice to our own lips.—Shakespeare. IDA WELLS-BAR- (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Decatur, Ill., April 10—Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett of Chicago, one of the foremost women of the race in the industrial and educational movement for the betterment of the colored people, spoke to two large audiences Sunday afternoon and night, April 5. At the request of St. Peter's A. M. E. Church and Antioch Baptist Church she spoke on local option, defending and aiding the "drys" in their battle royal against the "wets." She amazed her audiences with her wisdom and eloquence, and was often interrupted by applause. Like many great generals she hurled verbal grenades and torpedoes into the trenches and barracks of the besigers, and sent them skulking to cover. And even when the enemy began to beat a hasty retreat she never ceased to pelt them with words of truth until the health and soul-destroying saloons and their sympathizers bowed before her shrine and submitted to an unconditional surrender. As a result Decatur is now anti-saloon territory, with the good, the "twixt-and-between" and the bad shouting in the most exulting phrases "Viva Decatur! Viva the Christian people!" and "Viva Ida B. Wells-Barnet!" HAWKEYES IN REVIEW Week-End Letter Chronicling the Events of Interest in Iowa. By Fred H. Gresham. [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 10.—The Chicago Defender made its first appearance at the news-stand of Gresham & Brown. It was read by the well wishers of race pride with delight. It can be found every week at the union depot shining parlor. Let us have your subscription to The Defender. The Mt. Zion Baptist Church had baptizing Sunday morning Mr. and Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Lewis, Miss Lotta Mire were baptised by the pastor, Rev C. W. Ross. The Baptist Sunday school gave their first musical entertainment. Thursday evening to a large and appreciative audience. Sunday was quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Presiding Elder Rev. Moore preached both morning and evening. The services were well attended. The young men of the church met at the residence of Mr. Horace Flowers Wednesday evening and organized a club to be known as the Twentieth Century Club. Fred H. Gresham, president; Horace Flowers, secretary; Alvin Joyce, treasurer. They hope to raise one hundred dollars by the first of June for the trustee board. The J. S. Y. Woman's Club met with Mrs. Susie Burrell last Wednesday. They are preparing to give a musical April 21 and are endeavoring to have the program consist of writers and composers of the race. Little Dorothy Fields, who has been confined to her home with smallpox, is improving. Mrs. Martin Brooks is able to be out after being confined to her home for a month. Mr. Fred H. Gresham received the sad news of the death of his brother, George Gresham of Detroit, Mich., last Tuesday. Mr. Richard Hicks, who was stricken two weeks ago with paralysis, died Sunday evening at his residence, 1222 North 5th street. He had been a resident of Cedar Rapids for 12 years. The funeral was held from Mt. Zion Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 p. m. rev. Russ was assisted by Rev. Ford of the A. M. E. Church, who read the Scripture lesson. The pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. Hastie, spoke of his association with Mr. Hicks and his Christian life since he knew him. The choir rendered several beautiful hymns. The floral offerings were beautiful, among them being a design from Captain Row and one from Company C of the Iowa a National Guard, of which he was a member. Mr. Hicks was born in Missouri July 29, 1857. Te leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs. John Williams of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Folson and Mrs. B. C. Warren; three brothers, Claborn, John and Steve Hicks, all of Missouri. Mr. Scott Pits of Monmouth, Ill.; Mrs. Elmira Shelldon of Chicago; Mrs. Ocie Enyard of College Mound, Mo., and Mrs. Belle Warren of Columbia, Mo., attended the funeral. The interment was in Linmond cemetery. MILWAUKEE SOCIETY By Luna M. Scott Milwaukee, Wis., April 10.—The local order of K. of P. held their annual sermon on Sunday at Miller's hall and a large delegation came up from Chicago. A number of Chicagoans were entertained by their friends, Mrs. Gertrude Ford serving dinner to quite a few. Excellent music was rendered by St. Mark's A. M. E. church under the direction of Mr. Walter Revels, Sr. Dr. Booker T. Washington is expected in the city on April 30 and will address an audience at St. Mark's A. M. E. church. The Chicago Defender is on sale always at Scott Bros., 328 State St. Phone Grand 4602J. NORTH SIDE. On Sunday, April 5, Mrs. Wm. Jones, 934 Leland avenue, entertained at dinner her sisters, Mrs. Lottie Thompson and Mrs. Agnes Pindell of 1526 North Park avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bowden of 4402 Langley avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Everage of 1344 West 61st street, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Slaughter and daughter of 3901 Forrestville avenue and Mrs. Slaughter's mother, Mrs. Washington of Wells street. PALM SUNDAY AT ST. MONICA'S CHURCH Last Seven Words of Christ Rendered by Augmented Choir—Mrs. Farrell, Dr. Croker and W. H. Hackney Soloists. Palmer Sunday was celebrated with High Mass at St. Monica's Catholic Church, and at night the choir, under the direction of Prof. Marano Maina and Mrs. Pelagie S. Blair, organist, rendered "The Seven Last Words" of Christ." The choir was augmented for this special occasion and handsomely robed. The solos, duets and choruses were excellently rendered and the whole choir deserves special mention for the artistic manner in which each number was sung. The introduction: "Lo! upon the cross suspended!" was sung by Mrs. Ben Johnson, Mrs. E. Marshall, Wm. Hackney, Dr. Norman Croker and choir. 1st Word—"Father, forgive them for they know not what they do!" by Mrs. Nan Farrell. Second word: "Verily, I say unto three: this day shall thou be with Me in Paradise!" Third word: "Woman, behold thy Son! Son, behold thy mother!" Wm. Hackney and Prof. Mariano Matino. Fourth word: "My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" choir. Fifth word: "I thirst!" Wm. Hackney, Sixth word: "It is finished!" Dr. J. N. Croker and choir. Seventh word: "Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit," choir. Exemplification of the text, Rev. Father Julius. Benediction, "O Salutaris Hostia," Mrs. Nan Farrell and choir. Rev. Father John S. Morris was greatly pleased with the services. SPARKS FROM THE RAIL Winston's Spicy Gossip of Men and Events in the Railroad World. By John R. Winston Mr. William Coward, 5119 Dearborn street, is now with the C.B. & Q. R. R. Co. in the commissary department, having retired from the dining car service. Mr. C. B. Gorsuch, "Supt." B. & O. R.R. Co. at Pittsburgh, who is said to have charge of porters running between Chicago and Pittsburgh, is investigating the seniority of the Chicago men, due to the extra train porters at Chicago where Pittsburgh men were put on instead of the Chicago porters. Mr. Charles Blake holds the position as train porter in service of the Illinois Central Ry. Co., between Chicago and Ft. Dodge, Iowa. Mr. Charley M. White, 3619 Calumet avenue, is still on the Minneapolis run as train porter, in service of the Chicago Great Western Ry. Co. Mr. L. Hatter, 4652 Dearborn street, holds the position as 2nd chef in service of the Pere-Marquette Railroad Company to Grand Rapids. Our most worthy eastern friend, Mr. Edward Baker, is with the Pero Marquette Ry. Co. on parlor car No. 42, between Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Chicago. "Ed" is the man with experience. GLENCOE. ILL (By M. Lathan.) (Special To The Defender.) Glencoe, Ill., April 10—The Dramatic Club will present "Home Ties" at the A. M. E. Church April 24. Tuesday's election was one of the hottest contests that was ever held in this village. The women certainly did fine. Among some of the early ones at the polls were: Mrs. S. H. Baker and daughters, Miss Bessie and Miss Ethel; Mrs. Sebrom, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. C. Steward, Mrs. H. C. Faulkner, Mrs. Guthrie, Mrs. Brockway, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. H. Hagan, Mrs. Watts and daughter, Miss Mary Watts_ Mrs. Homer Wilson, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Stella Irving, Mrs. Branch, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Stafford, Mrs. T. D. Jones, Mrs. Jackson, Miss Nannie Keeleb, Miss Effie Steward, Miss Carrie Hardin and a few other loyal ones voted during the day. Glencoe women are not asleep on any important matters pertaining to home and town. Miss Dell Smith continues to improve. Mrs. Chalman is still ailing. Ross Baker is running his big auto truck now. Mrs. J. Allen has been ailing for a few weeks, but is now able to be out. Next Sunday is Easter; services at both churches. All invited. The T. L. O. Club is still growing; five more new ones. GARDEN OF THE WEST HAPPENINGS By Rebecca Franklin. Oswego, Kan., April 10—Mrs. Mary Moss has returned from Tulsa, Okla., accompanied by her son Henry and daughter, Miss Grace, and also niece, Miss Katherine Dotson. The baseball club is planning a concert for the purpose of raising means to purchase new suits. The concert is being conducted by Henry Moss and Isaac Garrison. Easter Sunday will be observed at the A. M. E. and Second M. E. churches. Don't fail to see Mrs. Nannie Holmes, the proprietor of the Up-to-date Cafe. Mr. Grant Landis is building a new cottage north of his old home, which is nearing completion. UNION CITY; TENN. Union City, Tenn., April 10.—The Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. a held a most interesting meeting Sunday afternoon at the C. M. E. Church. Mrs. Dr. E. H. Glirvin has been seriously sick, but is reported better. The Four-Leaf Clover Club met with Mrs. Bessie L. Simmons Monday afternoon, with President Mrs. Lizzie Brown presiding. The club was opened with a recitation by Mrs. Rilla Haynes Williams, which was beautifully rendered; after which Mrs. W. Lue Murphy passed her biblical questions, which were answered and discussed by the members of the club. The roll was then called by Secretary Miss Z. Caldwell, each member responding with a quotation from Shakespeare. After transacting the usual business the hostess served a dainty menu. The club adjourned, to meet with Mrs. Willa Powers on Leah street. Mrs. Percy Sanderson of Dyersburg is in the city visiting parents and relatives. Little Willie E. Nimola Fowlkes is on the sick list. Mrs. Jerry Price was in the city Thursday on business, and was the guest of Mrs. Dicy Powers. The Y. M. L. E. Club met with Mrs. Lizzie Brown Friday afternoon. Mrs. Raymos Williams was the guest. After usual business and needlework Mrs. Brown, in her usual sweet way, served a dainty two-course menu. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Willie Murphy on College street. Mrs. Birdie Brown and Mr. Ligeon were quietly married Thursday night, Rev. D. S. H. J. David officiated. We hope for them a happy married life. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Joyce a beautiful bouncing baby girl Saturday, Miss Ella Majors has returned from St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Frankie Jenkins of Cairo, Ill., was in town Sunday visiting relatives. Mrs. Sarah Browdy of Pierce was in town last week. JOHNSON MFG. CO. PAYS SIX PER CENT DIVIDEND [Special to The Chicago Defender.] Boston, Mass., April 10. The stockholders of the Johnson Manufacturing Company, Boston, Mass., met in annual session recently and listened to a very interesting and encouraging report by the president, W. Alexander Johnson, of a successful business year. A dividend of 6 per cent was paid to stockholders of record and a good balance placed to the sinking fund. This company manufactures a line of remedies for the hair, scalp and face which are sold in every part of this country. RETURNS FROM SOUTH Riverside, Ill, April 10.—Mrs. Preston Kempler returned to Riverside last week after a trip of several weeks through the South. Her return has been made the occasion of many delightful social affairs. Daily Thought. "Impossible" is a word only to be found in the dictionary of fools.—Napoleon Bonaparte. 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Friday evening the two champion debatters will entertain at the literary, James La Dell and Will Jordan. WEEK IN ENGLEWOOD. Mrs. James Phelp and Miss Amzea Stanford; aunt and sister of Mrs. J. W. Rains, are visiting her from Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Wadsworth Holmes and son of 6036 Ada street were called away this week on account of the death of his uncle. Mrs. Williams, of Louisville, Ky., was in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Mollie Hill, 6034 Loomis' street, this week. The Young Ladies' Industrial Club was the guest of Mrs. Donalson, 6033 Loomis street, Monday. The Ideal Woman's Club was the guest of Mrs. A. J. Lowman, 6033 Loomis street, Friday, Mrs. B. Everage, Pres.; Mrs. Shreves, Sec. In Magazine Circles. A back number now is something that has been out over twenty minutes.—Kansas City Journal. For EASTER CARDS Cigars and Tobacco Notions, Stationery Post Cards and Newspapers Also Shoe Polish and Laces of all kinds go to LOUIS JOHANSEN 5724 SOUTH STATE STPFET Pullman 643 S. 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This 75-cent Dinner for Four People Was Cooked in the Ovens of a "Composite" Range in 45 Minutes with 21/2 cents Worth of Gas- Round Steak stuffed with Onions Beets with vinegar Baked Squash Tapioca Pudding Coffee Directions: Squash should go in first to bake full 45 minutes in bake oven, soup may be cooked on bottom of upper oven in same manner and requires same time to cook as on top of stove. The steak with onion filling should be placed in baking pan with drippings and a little hot water—pu; meat in lower oven and allow it to cook 30 minutes, turn once while cooking. Tapioca should be soaked over night—allow plenty of milk for pudding and start to bake in baking oven at the time meat goes in lower oven; 15 minutes before taking out sit in yellow of egg and the sugar, using the white last for top coating—this will brown in few minutes. Beets served cold with vinegar this is one of many wholesome and inexpensive dinners bribed in our new book "Gas Oven Cooking"—which is all about the modern system of oven cooking made visible by the ask for This Book—It is now ready for free distribution all of our branch stores and our big salesroom down on. Branch stores are open Tuesday, Thursday and urday evenings till 9 o'clock. the Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. Easter brings peace and happiness. May these be yours.—Church Editor. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH. Regular services every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 7 p. m. Sunday morning Rev. Harris will speak on "The Resurrection of Christ." In the evening the choir will render Handel's Messiah. The Sunday school will have a special program at 1 p. m. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Englewooders and downtown folk who have made no special engagements for Easter will find St. John a very pleasant place to visit on that day. A committee on decoration, composed of two members of every auxiliary of the church, was appointed by the pastor three weeks ago to array with Easter adornment our temple for the reception of all visitors. This has been done, and every touch needed to intensify the joy and happiness of all visiting friends has been added. The choir also has been giving extra time to its music preparatory to this grand occasion. These angelic voices will blend together as one and give embellishment to the entire program of the day. All things are now ready. Come and enjoy the day with us. In the early morning at 6 o'clock a number of our converts will be immersed at Bethel Church. The regular Easter moring baptismal sacrament by sprinkling will be administered at the 11 o'clock service at St. John. Parents wishing to have their infants baptised will kindly present them at this time. Both the Senior and Intermediate C. E. Societies extend a most cordial invitation to all who wish to attend their Easter services. April 16 is the date of the intermediate's "telephone social." Miss Pauline Stoal's residence at 6153 Ada street is the place. Tell everybody about it. NEW HOPE FREE BAPTIST CHURCH. New Hope Free Baptist Church, 4024 Armour avenue, held regular services Sunday, as usual. At the 11 o'clock services Rev. Powers of Gary, Ind., preached for the congregation. At 1:30 our Sunday school held its regular services. At 3 p. m. was praise service. We had a glorious time. At 3 p. m. Rev. J. Connors preached for the congregation. Every Wednesday night, preaching. Every Friday night will be prayer meeting. All are cordially invited to attend our services. MT. CARMEL C. M. E. CHURCH. Those who were present on last Sunday morning heard a splendid sermon by Rev. James Rogers of Morgan Park, a local elder of our church. He talked from the ninth chapter of St. Matthew, subject "If Thou Wilt Thou Canst Make Me Whole." Pastor Rev. C. H. Blacksher occupied the pulpit at 5 p.m. Great preparations are being made for Easter exercises in the afternoon. Part of the program will be rendered at 5 p.m. Adults will have full charge. A delightful time is anticipated with the Easter exercises. The stewards will hold their annual rally for the pastor, at which time every member and friend of the church is expected to assist in this effort, as his is the stewards' first call. Encourage them, Dr. J. M. Rivers, P. E., was very much pleased with the work of Rev. Blacksher and the host of friends he has made since he has had the church. As Rev. Blacksher is a young man he needs our praise and encouragement and prayers. Will you please put all this in? Thank you. Lulu Drinkly, religious editor. ST. MARY'S A. M. E. CHURCH. Services. 10:45 a. m., 2 p. m. and :45 p. m. At 10:45 the pastor will ach; subject, "The Lord is Risen eed." At 2 p. m. the Sunday school 1 render its Easter program. At 5 the choir will render an excellent sical Easter program. At the morn- ; service baptism of infants and alts. The Pastor's Aid Society will et with Mrs. Martha Taylor on dnesday afternoon, April 15. The friends, members of the church and the public are cordially invited. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The music last Sunday was exceptionally good, Mrs. Sloan and Mr. Tinsley singing with the choir. The annual church meeting was held April 9. Details later. Mrs. J. C. McKinney is very ill at her home, 5119 Grove avenue. Miss Minnie L. Barnes is recovering from a slight attack of pneumonia. TO SPEAK AT ENDEAVOR. Mr. D. J. Flemming, M. A., a returned missionary from India, now graduate student in the University of Chicago, will address the Allen Christian Endeavor Sunday evening at 6:30. THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH. Tomorrow is Easter, and a rich and rare program has been prepared for the worshipers at the Institutional Church. Under the direction of Mrs. Ida Beecher Stovall and Mr. Isaac N. Dunlap the choir has been arranging some pleasing and inspiring music. A number of persons will be baptised by effusion at the close of the pastor's Easter sermon. At $ 0'clock Adjutant General Frank S. Dickson, Illinois' most eloquent son, will deliver a special address on "The Significance of the Surrender at Appomattox." General Dixon will be accompanied by Colonel Franklin A. Dennison and officers and members of the Eighth Illinois. Special invitation is extended the John Brown Post G. A. R., the ladies of the G. A. R., the Woman's Relief Corps, the Spanish-American veterans, etc. At 2 p. m. the Sunday school will render special exercises. ST. MARK'S METHODIST EPISCO- PAL CHURCH. An exceptionally good congregation attended St. Mark's last Sunday. It was the monthly communion. The pastor preached a Palm Sunday sermon. Seven persons united. Two were converted. At 3 o'clock the pastor preached at St. Paul C. M. E. Church. The Sunday school attendance was 229. The evening service was evangelistic. The pastor preached on "What Think Ye of Christ?" Easter Sunday Services. St. Mark will offer some rare music at each service next Sunday. Solos, Mrs. F. E. Washington, Miss Gertrude Harrison and Mrs. Dr. Lewis, Special anthems by our chair under the direction of Mr. J. A. Washington. The pastor will preach at 10:45, and the Rev. L. O. Hartman. D. D., Sunday School Board, at 7:45 p. m. The cornerstone of St. Mark's new auditorium will be laid Sunday, April 26, by the Grand Master F. and A. M., all the Knights Templar, Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias and Major R. R. Jackson. The Boy Scouts will act as guards of honor. We give a memorial window to the order who gives the most. HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The services of this progressive congregation are quietly winning a fixed place in the religious and social life of the community, as is shown by the various makeup of its auditors. Those who heard the pastor's sermon on the theme "The Crown of Thorns a Crown of Glory" went away determined to do and dare. Great preparations are being made for a special Easter program, when solos will be rendered by Mrs. T. A. Watson and a duet by Madames Brown and Wood. The choir will render several selections by J. Lincoln Hall. There will be a church rollcall, when each will respond with an appropriate quotation. The Sunday school will render "Radiant Morn" Easter service, by Hall-Mack. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH. Great preparations are being made for a great time at Bethel Church tomorrow. At 6 o'clock the early prayer meeting will be conducted by the United Christian Endeavor Society of the city. At 7 o'clock all probationers to be baptised by immersion will receive that rite in the pool of the church. At 10:45 the pastor will preach; subject, "Shall Man Arise?" One of the fea- tures of this service will be the rendition of two hymns composed by Dr. Smythe. At 2 o'clock the Sunday school will render a program suitable to the occasion, followed by the baptism of children. At 7:45 o'clock Rev. Ferris Martin, D. D., will preach, and at the close of the service members will be received into full connection. The music at all the services will be of a high order, and all are invited to worship with us. The quarterly love feast will be held on Monday night, and quarterly meeting on Wednesday night. On Thursday night the dramatic and musical recital will be given by Mrs. Mary Dorsey of Boston, assisted by Mrs. Lucretia Knox-Mitchell and Mr. Hugh Buchanan, according to announcements. All will receive a cordial and hearty welcome to any or all of these services. MISSIONARY SOCIETY TO SERVE DINNER. The Missionary Society of Grace Presbyterian Church will serve dinner two days in Easter week—Thursday, the 16th, and Friday, the 17th—In the lecture room. Meals, 25 cents. Adv. FULTON STREET M. E. CHURCH. Palm Sunday was observed and large audiences graced the Fulton Street Church all day. Ten were baptized at 3 o'clock. The Fulton Street Choir rendered services all day, with a special solo appropriate for the Palm Sunday service at 11 a.m. The Fulton Street Church, with the co-operation of the Sunday school and White Robed Choir, will furnish one of the best programs ever witnessed on the West Side. The pastor will preach a special Easter sermon at 11 a.m.; Sunday school Easter program at 3 p.m.; Easter cantata at 8 p.m. The public is cordially invited. Installation of officers April 20. Dr. A. Minga will be the principal speaker and install the newly elected officers for the Epworth League. Little Bernard and Bernice Childs celebrated their fourth and sixth birthdays April 7. Mrs. Walter Childs, their mother, 1736 Carroll avenue, surprised them with this celebration. Mrs. Palmer, 1734 Carroll avenue; Mrs. Payne, 1143 Randolph street, and Miss Cora B. Davis, 211 Campbell avenue, are on the sick list. Mrs. J. H. Wade, who has been suffering with a burn, is able to be out. Mrs. Carroll was presented with a beautiful sofa pillow on last Saturday by Mrs. Susie and Alma Rector. ST. LUKE'S M. E. CHURCH. You miss many good things by not attending St. Luke's each Sunday. At the morning service the pastor delivered an excellent sermon, followed by a very interesting program rendered by the primary and intermediate departments of the Sunday school. It was missionary Sunday and the collection for the same was very good. At 6:30 the lyeum opened and was addressed by M. B. F. D. Boyd. Mrs. Boyd sang a very beautiful solo, during which time the speaker for the evening, Dr. Harmon, pastor of the Hemmingway M. E. Church, Evanston, came in. The subject of the speaker's talk was "The Church as a Builder of Good Character." We are pleased to say that the membership and friends showed their appreciation for Dr. Harmon's visit by filling up the church and being on time for the service. We hope to have on the first Sunday night of each month some minister of the Rock River Conference to address us. You are cordially invited to be present each Sunday evening. TRUE REFORMERS. Miss Charlotte E. Roberts, formerly a strong True Reformer of this city, visited the office this week and held an extensive conference with Chief M. T. Talley, looking forward to the establishing of the work in Michigan, where she will make her future home. She is now Mrs. Johnson, and is making her temporary home at Perry, la. Letters come from Mr. W. H. Williams of Omaha and Mr. A. C. Cash of Denver, Colo., indicating their intentions of visiting the city of Chicago during the June meeting. Rosebud 590 will hold its entertainment at 3638 State street on Wednesday evening, following Easter. There will be a special dispensation in the Rosebud department in Chicago during the next thirty days, permitting the increase in membership as well as to create an enthusiastic campaign in that specific department. Word comes from Lake Forest that the Rosebud children there are making preparation for the Chicago meeting. Alice and Alpha Baxter are expected to visit the city together with Ruth White about April 18th. Mrs. Lou Ella Young, who has been absent from the city for the last month, has settled down and will soon get busy on arranging for the June Rosebud convention. QUINN L.HAPEL The church was crowded last Sunday morning. The pastor occupied the pulpit. His theme was "The World's Government Upon His Shoulder." It was well handled and very interesting and instructive. The Cradle Roll exercises were much better than they have been heretofore. Two adults and ten children received the holy baptism. Sister Lydia Hunt deserves much credit for the manner in which she conducted Palm Sunday exercises with the children. The usual stream of depositors flowed to the "Lord's Bank." The church is moving on smoothly. The evening services were well attended. Rev. Anderson preached an excellent sermon. GUESS WHO? The doll, P. B., Is, who is thinking of going back to W. C., whom she threw for C. I., Won't you be glad to get her back, W. C.? The dude, C. L., is, who don't know whether his pink, P. B., is sore at him or not, his den tink, P. C., the 30th den tink, P. B., who certainly holds him with E. C.? The pink, P. B., is, who certainly holds him with E. C.? Guesses to the dolls are that go to and from school in an automobile nowadays? Some class! Guess who the would-lude dude. A. S. to do with a certain doll because she to do with a certain doll because of her tender age? We truly are sure that this doll was the dude because she has said dolls that then goes. Guess who wants to get in good with a THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. certain party again? You have our sympathy. M. P. Dr. Sunday is making a monkey out of E. B.? M. P. again. Guess who thinks there is nothing like himself? A. S., naturally, what about Mrs. Who's and takes them out to Evanson to mail them? Why waste carcass, C.? Guess who W. H. is? Take our advice numbers. W. P. before you get eased in like R. R. Guess who the two new ladies who will be to W. P. are? Why don't you get eased to love light. Guess who E. S. is? A certain party is continually saying how good you look to them. Guess who L. M., better known as the pest, is. Deaths of the Week (From the Records of Health Dept.) Allen, Mary, 36 yrs.; 2019 State st.; Mar. Crauch, Bernice, 4 mos.; 5246 State st.; Mar. 3. Cartnall, Chas., 65 yrs.; 641 La Salle st.; Mar. 3. Carter, Bert, 1 mo.; 2908 Federal st.; Mar. 3. Bluc, Martin, 27 yrs.; 4763 Princeton av.; Mar. 2. Cormier, Howell, 66 yrs.; 2970 Dearborn st.; Mar. 2. Brooks, Sherman, 56 yrs.; 1242 Kinzle st.; Feb. 28. Embryon, Flosse, 28 yrs.; 49 E. 28th st.; Feb. 28. Fields, Mildred, 19 yrs.; 4010 Federal st.; Mar. 3. Garcia, Cartrude, 17 yrs.; 3343 Calumet av.; Mar. 7. Hugely, Chas., 26 yrs.; 58 W. 37th st.; Mar. 4. Jones, Mable, 32 yrs.; 140 W. 47th st.; Mar. 3. Jenkins, Wm., 21 yrs.; 3331 State st.; Mar. 3. King, Mary, 35 yrs.; 5231 Dearborn st.; Mar. 3. Nelson, Lucille, 2 yrs.; 6149 Loonis st.; Mar. 7. GERTRUDE GAITHER DIES Miss Gertrude Gaither, aged 17, a well known young girl, died at her mother's residence, 3343 Calumet avenue, on Tuesday. Death of Mrs. Rosa Ford Mrs. Rosa Ford of 3731 Dearborn street, the mother of Mrs. Francis Coleman, died Wednesday, April 8, at 7:15. Mrs. Ford was a resident of Chicago for 33 years. The funeral services will be held at Olivet Baptist Church, Monday, April 13th, at 1 o'clock. Interment at Oakwood. Mrs. Ford was a member of Olivet Church for more than twenty-five years. CARD OF THANKS. The relatives of Mrs. Mary Harris, who died March 26, wish to thank Household of Ruth 153, Syracuse Court 23, Saturday Afternoon Club and her host of friends for their kindness, and Mrs. Emma D. Hill, 3521 Wabash avenue, who all through her sickness kept watch at the bedside and at her death went to Henderson, Ky., with Mrs. Suggs and niece, Mrs. Ora Kennedy-Glass. She took charge of everything in such a masterly way that the family had nothing to do. THE FAMILY. In the spring your fancy turns to thoughts of new abode. Just a short time now, and Chicago, will be in midst of its great annual moving season. We have just the flat, house or cottage you are in with the largest real estate holders on the South Side list their choicest properties with us. ANDERSON & TERRELL Real Estate Brokers RENTING, LOANS, INSURANCE 3512 South State Street "Home of Real Estate Bargains" Phones: Douglas 206 Auto. 73-894 Call and see us before buying. Phone Auto. 79-688 Mrs. A. Butler Hat Shop Order Work a Specialty 3412 State Street, Chicago ```markdown ``` Boston Dental Parlors New States Theatre Bldg. 3507 SOUTH STATE STREET Open Evenings and Sundays Phone Douglas 4047 FLATS TO RENT. 4030 VOTTAGE GROVE AV.-1 and 5 rooms, containing bath and gas; $12 and $15 per room. 2290 PRAIRIE AV.-Large front room with modern conveniences, handy to car line; reasonable to desirable parties; gentelmen preferred. Phone Doug. 2292. 11-18 TO RENT. Steam heated apartments. 2353 Vernon Ave. 1st floor, 7 rooms, 2d floor, 6 rooms. Striply up to date. Timely for disposition. BOWERS, LIEBRANDT & O'BRIEN. 2457 Indiana Ave. Douglas Auto, 13356. BUSINES CHANCES FOR SALE—A first-class pool room, well equipped. Splendid opportunity for oneway residence. Apply to Mr. Swartz, 3732 State st. — 11 WANTED—To sell half interest in a busy carpet cleaning and weaving business. 511 State st. WHY HIGH RENTS? During the year the colored people of the sands of dollars in exorbitant rentals. It is to be wondered if many of them have paid for the landlord's property, paid to landlords. Possibly the renters by some during the last few years have paid in fall for the landlord's property, and have paid well bought a home for the rent payer. When the landlord dies he leaves his family out the first time they fail to pay. If so he is on the safe side, is better to pay on the safe self, or not be a slave to the landlord. WANTED—Railroad man who are ambitious to make money. Experience not necessary. Double your earnings and hold your present position or work entire time and make $100 to $500 per month. For particulars see Mr. Thomas, between 10:30 and 12 m., 69 W. Washington St., care of F. H. Bartlett & Co. Phone Oakland 2409 Madeline R. McFarland FINE MILLINERY Feathers Cleaned, Dyed and Curled HATS BLOCKED 4746 State St. - CHICAGO 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 La Bastide's Drug Store 3702 S. State Street Telephones { Douglas 616 & 617 Automatic 71-874 Free Rent for Old Age That's what our easy-payment plan to you. Why not use plain, common sense, and make your rent money buy a HOME and be your own landlord. $100 to $500 CASH, BALANCE LIKE RENT, and you can move into a NEWLY DECORATED HOME or 2-APARTMENT. Don't be a victim of the "tomorrow habit" any longer. The following bargains will be OPEN FOR INSPECTION FROM 2 to 4 P. M. See them at once. 541 E. 37th St. Brick and stone trim, detached 2-apartment house; all newly decorated; furnace heat; brick barn; large lot. 3228 Calumet Ave. Brown stone front, newly decorated, 2-flat, furnace heat, large barn; near 33rd Blvd., good transportation. 3422 Calumet Ave. Pressed brick front with stone steps, 10 large, light rooms, steam heat. This home cost about $15,000. For special appointment to see any of our several hundred bargains, 'phone our Mr. Thomas, between 10:30 and 12 A. M. Buy from BARTLETT'S and save commission charges and save money. NOW IS THE TIME TO PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE BUY INCOME PROPERTY THAT HELPS YOU WORK. Best security in the world is mud and clay, this is worth your while to look into. MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED. 4406-8 LANGLEY AVENUE—TWO FLAT BUILDING, BRICK ON STONE FOUNDATION. New porcelain bath and sinks, outside newly painted. Five and six rooms, stove heat, NO JANITOR TO PAY. NO COAL TO BUY, for tenants—a 20% investment on your money. Price $3950.00-$500.00 cash, small monthly payments. Open Sunday 1 to 4 p. m. E. J. RADKE 922 Harris Trust Building Tel. Randolph 814 ATTENTION. FLAT HUNTERS TO RENT—For the first time 4, 5, 6-room flats, corner b gas and electric lights; ha $27.50 to $37.50. 3553-3553 501-503 Bryant Ave. Well app all modern. Must be see responsible people should a Importers of Havana Leaf. WRITE FOR TURNLÉY H WHOLESALE EL PI CLEAR HAVANA C 31 EAST 35th STREET Dress Making and IN THE LATE E. A. STEWART. Heating Bar TIP MAGIC 15 IN LONG SHAMPOO DRIER REG CO MAKER Agenten Magic Lincoln State Bank UNDER STATE 3105-07 South CHICAGO Douglas CAPITAL, $200,000.00 For the first time to colored people room flats, corner bldg.; steam heat, L and electric lights; hardwood throughout to $37.50. 3553-3555 Rhodes Ave. Bryant Ave. Well appointed flats. Com- modern. Must be seen to be appreciat- sible people should apply. Havana Leaf. Mail Orders Carefully. WRITE FOR PRICES, TURNLÉY BROTHERS SALE EL PLATO BOX CLEAR HAVANA CIGAR MAKERS 35th STREET Making and Ladies' Tail IN THE LATEST STYLE STEWART, 56 East 30 THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. POSTAGE PAD— Agents Wanted. Write for L. Magic Shampoo Drier Minneapolis, Min. In State Bank of Ch UNDER STATE SUPERVISION 105-07 South State Stre CHICAGO, ILL. Douglas 200 $200,000.00 SURPLUS, TO RENT-For the first time to colored people, elegant 4, 5, 6-room flats, corner bldg.; steam heat, hot water, gas and electric lights; hardwood throughout. Price, $27.50 to $37.50. 3553-3555 Rhodes Ave. 501-503 Bryant Ave. Well appointed flats. Conveniences all modern. Must be seen to be appreciated. Only responsible people should apply. Importers of Havana Leaf. Mail Orders Carefully Attended to WRITE FOR PRICES. TURNLÉY BROTHERS WHOLESALE EL PLATO BOX TRADE CLEAR HAVANA CIGAR MAKERS 31 EAST 35th STREET CHICAGO Dress Making and Ladies' Tailoring IN THE LATEST STYLE E. A. STEWART, 56 East 30th St. Healing Bone TRIMMAGIC 159 IN LONG SHAMPOO DRIER HEG CO THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.$100 POSTAGE PAID Agents Wanted. Write for Literature. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. A DOLLAR IN THE BANK IS WORTH TWO IN YOUR POCKET NICKELS CENTS 11 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. --- PAGE THREE For Old Age plan means to you. Why not make your rent money buy a d. LIKE RENT, and you can STATED HOME or 2-APART- row habit" any longer. OPEN FOR INSPECTION at once. Detached 2-apartment house; all lock barn; large lot. newly decorated, 2-flat, fur- laved, good transportation. cont with stone steps; 10 large, one cost about $15,000. of our several hundred bargains, 10 and 12 A. M. Commission charges and save money. QUARANTEED TT & CO. Owners A. ESTATE OPERATORS REAL ESTATE 59-59 W. WASHINGTON ST. THE TIME YOUR FUTURE PARTY THAT HELPS city in the world is mud your while to look into. BE APPRECIATED. GENUE—TWO FLAT STONE FOUNDATION. outside newly painted. NO JANITOR TO PAY. ents—a 20% investment on small monthly payments. AND INSURANCE 111 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO to colored people, elegant edge; steam heat, hot water, woodwood throughout. Price, Rhodes Ave. pointed flats. Conveniences to be appreciated. Only apply. Mail Orders Carefully Attended to PRICES. ROTHERS LATO BOX TRADE MAGAR MAKERS CHICAGO Ladies' Tailoring EAST STYLE 56 East 30th St. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER HAIR STRAIGHTENER ALLED ANY WHERE IN U.S.$100 POSTAGE PAID. Wanted. Write for Literature. Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. Bank of Chicago SUPERVISION State Street O. ILL. 200 SURPLUS, $20,000.06 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 of Chicago, Ill. PAGE FOUR a ee EXPLAINS YWCA. In an Open Letter to the Public She Makes a Statement of the Facts of Her Interest and Affili- ation with the Phyllis Wheat- ley Club—Has No Desire for Praise. DID NOT BORROW IDEA First Introduced Thought and Plans for the Organization to the Club, Also to the City Federation—Scores Club for Lax Business Methods and Recites Personal Work. ‘The dispute between the Phyllis Wheatley Club, headed by Mrs. Eliza: eth Lindsay Davis, and te C’tizens Committee, led by Mrs. Eva Jenifer, over the right to organize a Y. W. C. A. still interests the public. So far a8 known there has been no attempt to hold another joint meeting. Last week ‘The Chicago Defender published a statement from Mrs, Davis, This week spuce is given to Mrs. Jenifer. Her statement is entitled “An Open Latter to the Public.” Mrs. Jenifer Talks Plainly. ‘To the Editor: With sincere regret, 1 ask for space in your paper to make a public vindleation of my actions in withdrawing from the Phyliis Wheat: ley Club committee and organizing 3 Citizens’ Committee, composed of women from the various churches for the organization of a Young Women’s Christian Association home. As dis: cretion fs the better part of valor,” 1 have remained silent under tho scurrilous attacks of Mrs. Davis and her adherents, but the articles which appeared in the local newspapers m- der date April 4, 1914, over the signa: ture of Mrs. Elizabeth Mavis, and the rocent unprecedented action of the Executive Board, force me to make this, my first and last reply, in a con: troversy over a movement which catls for women with clean hearts and hands at all times. ‘The following is a truthful, in cow: trovertible statement of facts which will show that my interest and afi ation with the Phyllis Wheatley Club for four years was above personal desire for leadership or praise for service rendered a quiet, unostenta tious manner. During five years’ res ideace in Haltimore, Md., 1 was a member of the Young Women’s Chris tian Association. When I moved to Chicago I found the women disinter ested until the Afro-American branch of the Y. MC. A. was established und I renewed my agitation, October 4, 1913, 1 was guest of the New Yor exposition “and accompanied, iy irs X. C, Ransom, presideac of the Y. W. ©. A. (AfrprAmertean) and which had Just finished a $100,000 rally for the ‘Afro-American branch, 1 made an ex haustive and thorough study of thelr system. 1 returned home enthused: attended a meeting of the Phyllis Wheatley Club and again introduce¢ the subject, which was readily ac cepted; but my sugestion, that a Citi SAB ae aes oe ew “see ae ee + Sea ae See ae oy ee eee One Ee eet agp" aoe es Beene Saga” Creep ee eee Benes eee USPAERT A Cana Card A Serer SONG Oana eR RA Oe et a Rael ana gas aaa ere eee zens’ Cominittee, composed of women from the outside, was not received. The Trip to New York. ‘The verification of this fact {s found in the personnel of the original nine members of the committee which was appointed by Mrs, Davis, all of whom were and are Phyllis Wheatley Club members. (Since the organization of my Citizens’ Committee, however, Mrs, Davis bas appointed non-mem: Vers of the club on the committee.) 1 was not sent to New York to study the work for the benefit of the Phyl- Ms Wheatley Club or any other or- ganization. I acted as a free and In- dopondent citizen who had a right to organize any movement which had not been already started. I paid my ‘own expenses and made no report of my findings to any one because it was a personal matter. Mrs. Davis’ statement that “on November 13, 1913, 1 was appointed chairman of a com- mittee to apply for membership in either tho local Y. W. C. A. or the national board of New York." is, in either the local or national.” 1 was appointed a member of a committee to visit the local branch and get what- ever Information we could relative to becoming an auxiliary of the same. Our solicitations were flatly refused. I was never “instructed,” as Mrs. Da- vis says, “to apply for membership in wither the local or nation.” 1 was then and am now in communication with tho national tleld secretary rela- tive to hor Chicago visit; all of which I told’ the club as individual effort. "The records of the Phyllis Club will verity thls statement 1€ they remain ‘unalt - \ s Fer Sere et aera etre | Elum’s house, but refused to take part In any of the discussions, I did not advise them regarding funds, charter or anything else, because 1 was one woman against eight and only’ voiced my dissatisfaction at no one being present for the consideration of so kreat a work, except Phyllis Wheatley Club women. At this meeting it was voted to hold a public mecting April 16, No churches liad been invited to send representatives, as Mrs. Davis states, of any one else, because the ldea tad just been conceived at this meeting. l Did Not Steal Thunder. ‘The Citizens’ Committee had been meeting several weeks with “charity towards all and malice for none,” therefore, I did not “steal their am- munition,” because it was 1, Eva Jeni- fer, who Introduced the plans, ideas and thought for the organization of this movement to Phyllis Wheatley Club just as I did at the City Federa- tion meeting at Ebenezer Church, March 2, 1914, with over two hundred women in attendance. Phyllis Wheat- ley chub was not the “promoter.” Why, then, should its members have been copsulted when the lax business methods of its officers the past eight yeurs reflect discredit upon all who are identified with the same? Briefly, the following is a statement of personal work rendered the club: November 4, 1912, had front steps of the Home repaired, barn torn down and old boards used to make back- yard walk, Pound name changed from Phyllis Wheatley league to Phyllis Wheatley Working Girls’ Home but same had never been re- corded and was done after four years’ idieness. April 16, 1913, solicited aid from Gov, Dunne’s wife, Mrs. Dunne, for the establishment of a domestic xelence Kitchen in the Home, Con- sent was given but withdrawn when she found the Home was not endotsed by the Association of Commerce. (ave letters in my possession in re same.) Took the matter up with the Club, visited the seeretary of the as- sociation and found that a trustee Yourd would have to be formed and the properly of the Home, which was held in the names of Mrs. Eilzabeth Lindsay-Davis and William H. Davis, changed to that of a trustee bowrd. October 31, 1913, same was endorsed by the association because the re- aulroments had been met. May 22, 1913, 1 had the books of the itome audited because 1 found them in a deplorable condition: the business of ‘the Home beig kept on slips of paper which took me three days to xet in & presentable manner for the auditor. Had Mortgage Renewed. February 28, 1914, had the mort gage renewed, but the money was not held by the treasurer of the Trustee Hourd necording to law and in keep- ing with my request as chairman of the Trustee Hoard, it was held by four club women «ho refused to turn same over because they had been in- structed b= the “heads” of the club to hol! it, When the $600 was paid Mr Bowers on this date tt had never eon voted out of the treasury. March 1, 1414, tax exemption slip Was given after { had worked for same three months. The club had been paying $48 or more taxes per year. In closing 1 can but say that I have sought a “yet together” movement without suecess. Tt is now “the sur. vival of the fittest." Christianity is the essential principle of this work. The Chleago Young Women’s Chris- tian Association 1s chartered; we in- vite all women to join, No perma: nent officers have been elected. 1 am responsible for every word con- tained in this article, and again de- plore the conditions which forced me to thus defend my actions. Rexpectfully submitted, EVA JENIPER. Asked to Resign, April $. 1914, 1 received a letter from the Executive Hoard demanding my resignation as chairman of the ‘Trustee Roard. Executive Board held a meeting at which this action was taken on April 5, one week ahead of their regular monthly meeting be- cause J hnd advised the secretary of the Trustee Board that 1 would reu- der my report for the year's work at the next monthly meeting and resign; henee this hurried action. THE CASTLES IN NEW YORK [Special to The Chicago Defender.] New York, April 10.—The artists who appenred at the Manhattan Ca- sino on Wednesday evening last were encored to the &cho, ‘The headliners were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle, Miss Abbie Mitchell and Mr. J. Rosa- mond Johnson. Mr. and Mrs, Vernon Castle, world famous tango dancers and instructors in the terpsichorean art, made their first appearance be- fore an Afro-American audience and were delighted with thelr reception. All of New York's 400 wore in attend- ance, WONDERFUL IMPROVEMENT Noted Among Africans in Business at the Natlon’s Capital. {Special to The Chieago Defender.) Washington, D. C., April 10.—As Indicating that the Afro-Americans of Washington, D. ©. are awaking to the necessity of establishing business enterprises, and patronizing race es- tablishments, it Is estimated that in the last two years $20,000 have been invested In business establishments In U street alone, from Sth to 14th street. Printing shops, cafes, tallor shops, drug. stores, barber " shops, cleaning and dyeing, haberdashery, picture framing, shoe store, jewelry store, millinery store, cigar stand and photographic establishments are some of the race enterprises which now Jine U street. ‘The Industrial Savings Bank, the new banking institution re- cently established In Washington, was lately examined by the govern- ment bank examiner, and compllment- ed by him on its excellent condition. THE SOCIAL SIDE OF CHICAGO Personal Mention of the Peopie in Polite Circles and More Extes Accounts of Their Entertainments. STULIGL RCAVERBORDI: June 27th is the anniversary of the aeuth of Paul Lawrence Dunbar. The event will be fittingly commemorated as has been my custom for the past seven years, From il reports there will be a large number of visitors In our midst during the month of August. Brook- lyn, New York City, Philadelphia, Hal- timore, Washington, Newark, N. J., St. Louis, Mo., Louisville, Ky., Lexingcon, Ky., Denver, Colo, Omaha, Neb., and Rochester, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. David Manson wil have guests this summer for two weeks. Names will be. mentioned through this column as soon ax defi nite arrangements are completed. ‘There are rumors afloat that a re newal of the Easter parade which was so popular some years ago will be in Youe again this year. Mr. David Bur- ris was seen leaving one of our fush- sonable tailor shops last week, yet that does not necessarily mean that he will lead the parade. The names of the following members of the “Smart Set” were given as having entisted: Wi- Siam Kelly, William Harsh, Delos Bell, Louis Thompson, Macon Huxgins, Samuel Fielding and) Walter Aber. nathy. While social life to some extent is a necessity, there seems to be a dell- caey on the part of our leading women SAD NEWS AT END OF VOYAGE C2) ova ie - ae. ee eres ee a awe ie wt St Bie, |) Bos! Bear: gas! eet od ya i a a . Fr ad / ea OS ra — ef "Sg ae ‘The above is a Kood likeness of Miss. Grace Knighten in her costume as lndy-in-waiting to a royal princess of India. Miss Knighten arrived in Indi. from Australia on Sunday, where she INDEPENDENCE FOR THE PHILIPPINES Dunbar Literary Society of Hampton Institute in Debate Decides That It Would Be a Good Plan. eo eo ee {Special to The Chicago Defender.) Hampton, Va., April W.—The Phil: ippines should ‘be given their inde- ‘pendence Immediately, ‘his is not the decision of the United States Con- ‘gress nor of any official body. It is simply the idea of the Dunbar Liter ‘ary Society of Hampton Institute that recently won the Adams Prize Debate ‘dealing with the question: “Iesolved, That the United States should now ‘grant the Philippine islands independ: ence.” ‘The Douglass Literary Socie- ty, which held the Hampton Institute [pesant Cor the achoal sear" 181sa9I6 offered some very strong arguments on the negative side. The Adams Prize Debate has done a great deal toward rousing in the Hampton stu- dents an interest In debating and pub- Ue speaking. Mr. Bibridge L. Adams of New York City, who is the chairman of the ex- ecutive committee of the New York Hampton Association and a member of the board of directors of the Na- tlonal Association for the Advance. ment. of Colored People, has offered for three consecutive years prizes in debating, consisting of gold fobs. Mr. ‘Adams has also given prizes for the best essays on some general subject connected with the regular school de- bate. There is a growing feeliug among those who are training students for efficient leadership that there is a real need of training them for effec- tive public speaking siuce the gradu- fates of Afro-American schools and ‘colleges are constantly called upon in public to express thelr thoughts. E, J. RADKE TEACHES HIS PATRONS Real Estate Man Operates Only School Wherein Customers Learn the Laws and the Easiest Way Out of a Transaction. E. J, Radke is progressive. Not in polities, but in business. His line 1s real estate, loans and insurance, and he has been successful because in real estate transactions, his specialty, he has alwqys given his patrons the best of the! bargain, His plan is unique—it fonsists o1 a well planned THE UHICAGO DEFENDER. SS E OF cHicaco {|W “Polite Circles and More Extensive f Entertainments. AVENDORPH, to accept the position, even when thrust upon them as leader, It has more or less for the past few’ years been an uncertainty as to who was the Feal leader, and at present question Is a1 open one on account of there being So many Who are eligible, However, 2 choice for the season of 1914 may be made at the Sth Regiment May ball which seems destined to take on a decided social atmosphere this year. Mr. A. A. Wells was called to Wash- ington, D. C., his former home, Satur- day week ago to attend the funeral of his sister, ‘Mrs, Martha Lewis, who has been ill for some tine. Mrs, Lewis Was among Washington's oldest citl- uens and was over seventy years of age when she died, Mr. Wells ts ex- ected to return home next week. ers Mr. Alex, Maning of 5135 Lake ave- nue returned home last Thursday from Hot Springs, Ark, where he spent sev- eral weeks. Mr. William MeClough after spend- ing four weeks at Hot Springs, Ark., returned home Tuesday feeling much improved. Gr. Daniel 11, Williams, who was confined to his home all of last week, is again himself and observing his reg. lar office hours. Notice of Dr. Wil- {iams* illness was ‘nadvertently over- SS tak cee received the first knowledge of the death of her sister, Mrs. Gabe Smith, who passed away in this city Mareh 11, Relatives received a cablesram from her Sunday night. School of instruction. His patrons are thoroughly instructed in the real es- tate laws and the laws governing landlords and tenants and the finan- cial part is arranged to suit each case. Notes and interest form a part of the instruction. Attention was called to Mr. Radke by praise bestowed upon his methods by several of uis patrons, ‘The result of The Chicago Detender's interview with him is his advertise- ment in another: column. Mr. Radke was formerly a dining car conductor and has a large ac- quaintance among the Afro-Americans in this city. Among those who have purchased property through him are Mr. Bish, 3619 Forest ayenue; J. B. Ledbetter, 3753 Forest avenue; Mr. Merryweather, 275% Prairie avenue: Mr. Chatman, 3245 Vernon avenue: Mr. McFarland, 5839 Wabash avenue: Mr. Moses Mardis, 3820 Prairie ave- nue, CHICAGOAN BATHES ON TAMPA BEACH. Northern Afro-American Cause Ex- citement Among Natives, When She Goes in Bathing in the Same Pool at the Same Time With Other Northerners. (Special to the Defender) Tatmpa, Fla, April 10.—Mrs. Henri- etta F. Saparo, 812 E. 41st street, Chi- cago, who has been spending the win- ter ‘season at Tampa, Fla, with friends, expects to return home short- ly. Mrs. Saparo has combined busi- ness with pleasure on this trip; she was fortunato enovgh to be the pos- sessor of a lucky number in the Cuban Lottery, and won the tidy sum of one thousand dollars. She has also dis- posed of her home here for three thousand dollars, She regrets Jeavine her friends here, who feel the same way towards her, and will be looking, for her return next fall. Mrs. Saparo has spent her leisure time in cratsing and tarpon fishing in the waters of the gulf of Mexico. She will doubt- less feel the contrast in weather when she strikes the Windy City. THE STORK LIMITED. Vance Anderson, our popular towns- man, is all smiles; and the reason is that word from St. Luke's hospital Thursday told of the birth of a fine daughter. ‘The mother, too, is all stniles, for under the care of Dr, D. H. Williams she and the baby are doing nieely. . WOMEN ACHIEVE = GREAT SUCCESS IN FRATERNAL WORK Secret and Other Organizations Governed by Them Equal in Efficiency and Discipline Like Organizations of Men—No Dif- ference in Them when Business Is Conducted Along Modern Systematic Lines. ABILITY WAS ONLY LATENT Days of Friction Over—Common Sense Taught Them the Advantage of Self- Government—The Right to Vote Hailed as a Splendid Opportunity to Demonstrate That They Have No Proscribed Sphere. Seer eer ee Meee ee eee ee ing argument of her right to become prominent in business, club work, pol- itics or anything outside of the home, is again the question of the day. But in keeping with the new order of things the women themselves prompt- ly answer the question and point with Pride to the great success that they have achieved in fraternal work. This Ine of endeavor, they say, requires the best of ability of both men and women with profound qualifications for or- ganization, finance and how to do busi- Ress generally. That they have meas- ured up to this standard is evidenced by the large membership and the flour- ishing condition of the Order of East- ern Star, Household of Ruth, Courts of Calanthe, S. M. T.s, Lady Elks, Daughters of the Union, Knights and Daughters of Tabor, Companions of the Foresters, Good Samaritans, True Reformers, aud many ogher orgeniza- tions. Many of them dre secret so- cieties, but benevolence is their main object. Equal Men in Ability. Several prominent secret society women interviewed for the Chicago Defender said that there cannot be any difference in the work of men and women when the work of the or- der is conducted along modern, sys- tematic business lines. With many years of handicap the men find the organizations of women their equals in efficiency and discipline, As finan- ciers they long ago proved their abil- ity, and in many cases their superi- ority. We have always had the abil- ity, they continue, but not the oppor- tunity to show it. It has remained Jatent, like many other things that ‘now make the race prominent. It was once claimed that women rebelled at being governed by their own sex, but the presiding officers will tell you that foolish idea died in the natural march of intelligence. The women threshed it out alone with common sense as their only guide. Now women’s organ- izations experience no difficulty in in- ducing people to join. The reluctance to affiliate with associations of this kind of a few years ago is no more. In its place you find a long waiting Nst of the best of our womanhood, eager for the sanction of the governing officials for admittance. Eligibility is not easy, but even when medi¢al examiner and investigating committee have been passed the applicant must wait. ’ Dignity in Membership. Another argument that fraternal work has been made a success by women is this: ‘The speaker waxed eloquent and declared that seven out of every ten women belong to some organization, and that membership in sete added dignity to the women. The benefits derived from the societies are | many, continued the interviewee. They all embrace death and sick benefits and some have endowments, while many go beyond the insurance com- panies by assistance in other times of need and in tender care of each other that has no monetary value. What about the right to vote? Oh, that js a fine thing. But, seriously, it just gives us a splendid opportunity to show the world that women have no proscribed sphere. Her place Is every- where, and with intelligence we can successfully participate In the larger affairs of the city and the nation, To a question about demonstrations outside of meeting places came this answer: When men met in conven- Uons and at other times interest was always stimulated. With women it ig the same. When a Mason or Odd Fel- Jow or @ soldier died it was an impos- ing sight to see his comrades turn out to do him honor. When a woman dies and her fellow-women turn out in sone distinctive regalia the same occasion is given a touch of Jove. That is the only difference and should offset any criticism. GEORGE SMITH GOING SOUTH Proprietor of Grand Theater to Open Cafe! at 39th and State Streets. Mr. George Smith, one of the pro- prietors of the Grand Theater, 3ist and State streets, will open a new cafe and saloon on the southwest cor- ner of 39th and State streets. He expects to open just about the time the baseball games begin. Mr. Smith fs an old advertiser in The Defender and he has our best wishes, Business Is going South and he fs heading the current. CHICAGO GIRL MAKES FINE SHOWING IN POPULARITY CONTEST. (Special to The Defender.) Indianapolis, Ind., April 10.—A con- test is on here and will close to-mor- row night which will decide the most popular girl in this city. Miss Mable Smith, formerly of the "Windy City,” ig in the race all is running like a Kentucky thoroughbred. ‘The contest will terminate finto a caraival and crowning the wihrer as queen. She is to be presenfed with a diamond. The contest's forocecds go toward the benefit of Wncoln hospital. HON. W. T. VERNON IN MONTANA Ex.Register of the Treasury Preaches and Lectures to Large Audiences at Butte. [Special to The Chicago Defender.} Butte, Mont, April 10.—Abraham Lincoln's birthday was celebrated Thursday ovening at Bethel Daptist Chur“ The following program was Fende..d: Songs by the chorus. Piano solos, Mesdames M. Sledge, Major Vince und Robert C. Logan. Contralto solos, Miss Miletus Spauld- ing and Mrs. Edward Lee. Bass solo, Robert C. Logan. Papers, Mesdames A. Birthright, Hiram C. Dunn, L. 8. Sheets, Miss Melvina Williams, Dr. C.D, Martin, Jerry Larkins and A. J. Henson. Addresses, Rev. B. B. Reed and Mr. James B, Reed. Reck tation, Mrs. Edward Lee, Those tak- ing part in the chorus were: Mes- dames: Major Vince, Sarah Johnson, Jerry Larkins, William King, Charles Fortune, Ben Lewis, Kdward Lee and Misa Miletus Spaulding: Messrs. Robert C. Logan, Jerry Larkins and George Phelps. Mrs, Robert C. Logan was the accompanist and Mr. John Davis was master of ceremonies Rev. E. 8. Reed; pastor. Dr. W. T, Vernon, former register of the treasury, preached Sunday and lectured Monday evening at the A. M. B. Church. At the rally at Bethel Baptist Church Sunday’ $600 was raised. ‘There are 35 members, ‘A musteal and lterary entertain- ment was given Monday evening in the auditorium of the First Baptist Church (white), when the six auxiltar- Jes of the church vied with each other in winning the most applause from the crowd. The Missionary Society, La- dies’ Aid Society, choir, Baptist Young People's Union, Sunday school and Adviaory Hoard’ wore the | anx branelies of the church which took part In the event, Despite the fact that the prograin was x long one, the Interest of the big congregation never wavered, Fach performer was sin- cere in his endeavor to win the favor of the crowd and to demonstrate the ability of bis department. By a clover reading and two enjoyable musical numbers the Young People’s Union of ‘the church was declared the winner of the contest. The decision met with ‘the approval of the audience and the judges. "Reading by Miss Little: Triune— Piano, Prof. Jones; cornet, Owen Lloyd: trombone, W. Currie; bass solo, Robert C. Logan, appeared for ‘the Baptist Young People's Union and ‘represented the organization well, MME. WALKER TO ENTERTAIN \Special to The Chicago Defender.) | Indianapolis, Ind., April. 10—Mme. Walker will entertain with a very clab- orate musical to be given at Pythian Hall in honor of her daughter Lelia of New York City. Mr. George R. Garner of Chieago is invited and will attend. FORMER GOV. DENEEN ADDRESSES HOPE LITERARY SOCIETY Former Governor Delivers Address Before the Hope Literary Society. Charles S. Dencen delivered a very uble address last Sunday afternoon to the Hope Presbyterian Literary Society. “The Mensure of Man" was EE ee ee as a. faa Fe i a Ee oe ae a aia ae} oH if a ‘ant i Ba Be A. il BS ae ees = ‘s ae ExGovernor Charles S. Deneen. the subject of the speech. He spoke for an hour and the former governor was interesting, practical and elo- quent. A rlaing vote of thanks was extended him. He was introduced by Attorney J. M. Urumfield. Mr. Han rendered a very fine solo. Solos by Mme, Martha B, Anderson, Mrs, Ferl- bee and Theo. Taylor. OPERATES ON TWO LAURAS. Peculiar Coincidence in the Names of Two of Or. McDowell's Patients at Provident Hospital, Dr, J. W. MeDowell operated on two popular citizens of Chicago Thursday morning at Provident Hospital. There is a coincidence about the operations: both were named Laura and both have the same number of their homes, and best of all, both are doing nicely from the effects of the operation. One was Mrs. Laura Allen Alford, 3423 Wabash avenue, and the other was Mrs, Laura Kirkling, 3423 Forest avenue, Dr. MeDowell has moved his office from Bist and State streets to the States’ building, 35th and State street. This office is new with modern convenien- ces and In the reception room will be @ sanitary bubbling fountain. In the next office will be Dr. W. H. Marsball. The number of 3709 State street: ‘phone Douglas 4796, Automatic 79-267. Sunday's by appointment only with Dr. McDowell, and Dr. Marshall's hours on Sunday are from 2 to 4 p,m. What Did She Mean? Teacher (to pupil who has been pulling a seatanate's halr)—“You ara not fit to alt with decent people, Come up here and sit with me.” NANNIE H. BUR- BRED YOUNG- President of National Religious Training School for Women and Girls Declares That Par- ents Overlook Many Essentials in the Training of Children— Writes Forcibly of the Lack of Good Manners. NOTED WOMAN EASTER VISITOR ME aE ater ye | Washington, D. C—To Speak at Ebenezer Baptist Church Easter Sunday at Two O'Clock, Not satisfled with a week of un- ustial activity and prominence the women of Chicago will spend Buster entertaining a distingulsted member of that sex, The noted person ik Miss Naunie 11. Burroughs, preside of the National Religious ‘Training School for Women und Girls at Lin: col Heights, Washington, D.C. Mins Burroughs will only bea visitor over Easter Sunday, being on a trip a the Interest of her school that will take her ax far west as Minnevota, She is well known in this city for her splendid work among girls and youn Women and is an, interesting speaker. Her only address eo far announced will be wt Bhenezer Baptist Church Bastor Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. MLBred Youngsters. Miss Burroughs Is also an editor. Her paper is a monthly one ealjed “The Worker” and Is published "in dealt of the training wehool. In ite issue for Murch appeara a Umely story under the cuption of “It-lred Youngsters.” The article is unsigned Dat it fs said that she 1s its author ‘The story follows: ‘That many essentials in the train- ing of children are overlooked is evi- dent in the conduet of our sons and daughters. Either beeauso of ‘eg. ence oF ignorance, most mothers are falling to teach thor ebildron good mianters. Youngstera in thelr teens and twenties rush for seats in street ears and public carriers, ‘sit. eross- legxed or catacornered, sproad them- selves out, and uever move or get up to give seats to thelr elders. One night last woek a chap be- tween eighteen and twenty sat with his legs crossed, his hat om the south- east comer of his head and his urme folded, white un old man, quite 7, swung (0 and fro by a strap ins crowded street ovr Another, of ‘the same tye sat further down tie lite, eating peanuts and throwiog the Mulls on the floor. The old gentleman swung, nearly half an hour, while the chap sut with legs crossed “and. un. moved. Finally 1 gave the old man ny seat. and moved as far away from the plage us | could got. “Dressed Up" Animals. ‘The other chap finished the suct of monkey food and started to wo: bn a half dozen bananas. As bo fin: shed each one he threw the peelings on the floor. oth of these boys wer “dressed up" but they were nearer animals than men. “Who is respon- sible?” was the question that caine to me over und over, av I looked at these unfortunate bose, Had they been taught to treat with deference; their elders and never oat. on strert cars, and never dhrow hulls and n-¢l Ings on the fluor? No woman can render better’ ser ice to the race than by toaching th ‘il-bred Yoys aud girly good mann We are so unxious to teach our ¢ dren to read and write that wo ov look the tirst lessons that should taught them, Girls and boys ou; fo he taught good manners; t) ought to be taught to get up and 5 seats to elderly people and- wor with babiew in their arms: Uiey ou fo offer their seats willingly : uickls, Nothing is moro disgust than to see a young man ke seat when a lady of elderly man is standing. Many of our sec children ure positively rude on stree. cars. ‘They squeeze into space hal! Jarge enough to uccammollate one, and often take one of thelr choo! mates in thelr lap. Rude on Street Cars. \ few days ago a mias about six- teen entered a car with one of her friends. “A seat bullt for two was un- eceupied, but a woman had laid a hackage (meat 1 think) on It. She did not move it when the girls came In. (She should have, unless she had aid for the seat for the meat.) One of the girla looked at tho space cect pled by the meat, while her friend took the seat on the other side. She stood for a minute and then, without saying a word, #at down, She soon whispered to ‘her friend something about the meat back of her, and both Jaugher heartily. ‘The woman sbould have moved the meat when tho girl cume to the seat. She would have, perhaps, had the gitl been white, but the girl should kave gently rebuked her snsolence by eaylag, “Pardon me, Je this your package?” Hed her re: ply been “yes,” then the g* “auld have said, “Will you kind st?” Doing the superior th [who fs superior. Every da ‘evidences of bad breeding 6 of young people in publi Our homes, schools and ought to do more toward » ‘Gughe to Go nore toward > Calls for Extreme Pe: Among the offenses tor ¥ punishment cacelenaer Jaw today fs arson {u's ene i on he eo nd = _ — SE 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 vourseli or your friends. Jesse Binga, Banker REAL ESTATE Southeast Cor. State and 36th Place Auto. 71-766—Dougias 1565 WILL MAKE CONCESSIONS IN RENT TO APRIL 30 WILL MAKE CONCESSIONS IN RENT TO APRIL 30 FOR SALE. §4590,00—2917 Lannley Aves 2 fate, brick, €-6 rooms, brick barn in rens. {280.09—360) ynisie’ aves" stone font residence, 10 ravine, forage hen: S250.00—asi2 Vernon “Ave, Sentors. ie-roury residences futnive heats th ood conduion: dais made nto? 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Miss Gurnetts Tibbs, 3498 Vernon avenue, will entertain with a shower in honor of Mis Helen Jackson. Mixs Alma ell, who is well-known as one of Cincinnati's foremost busi- nous women, ia visiting her sister, Mrs. Oliver W. Hatfleld, of $52 5. 64th street Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams, wife of Attorney S. Laing Willams, bas gone to Lockport, N. ¥., where she ‘was hastily summoned by the serious Mness of her mother. Veterans’ Association No, 1, com- posed of men and Voterans’ Associa: tion No. 2, composed of women, both affiliated with the G.U.0. of 0.F. held a memorial service at Odd Fel- lows’ Hall Sunday afternoon. Mr, D (ear) Rudolph will walk “The Dog" with a baby doll from Paris, (Ky,), Faster Monday--Amateur Min: strel Show. ‘Miss Lula Wilson, a member of the Chicago Armstrong League of Hamp- ton atudents, is going to leave the city on the 23rd. She expecta to spend yoveral months traveling through the east. ter many friends wish her a de- Nghtful tour, and hope she will retury next fall, to Mas large a place “is ever. Mrs, Samuel M. Peyton gave a tea in honor of Miss Madeline flolmes of New York on ‘Tuesday afternoon. Mr. George R. Garner, Jr., our lead- ing singer, will sing at Notre Dame Cathedral early Sunday morning and {will go by motor to La Porte, Indiana, where he will take part In the High (Masa at the Episcopal Church. Ile jwill leave La Forte on the afternoon rain in time to sing at Hethesda Eran In the evening at the special Paster song service arranged by Mme. Martha N Anderson. Mr. W. I. Sledge of the Y. M. C. A. and one of our well-known townsmen, ia ypending a few days visiting frlends in nn Athor, Mich. Tnvitations are out for a breakfast for Miss Helen Jackson tomorrow Wo ek at the home of Miss Elizabeth Cle ik, 3812 Wabash avenue. Twelve Yo ung ladies will be served a seven- €0 urse breakfast by Miases Clark and Bi whanan, ‘Mra. Fannie Jones and son, Alfred, * GIL 4th place, are visiting In spld City, South Dakota. Mr. and Mrs, Mark Cowan, 2520 rairie avenue, had as thelr guest last eck, Mrs. R. K. DePriest of Denver, clo, ‘The visitor left for her home Sunday night, Miss Norma Washington Davis, postmistress of Tuskegee Institute, Ala., will visit Chicago this summer. ‘Miss Constance Garner, a charming Kirt of Macon, Ga., will visit Chicago this summer, She is a graduate of “shany Pharmacentleal Department. sliss Madelin Holmes of New York ‘ity Is sojourning in the city with Mrs, N.C. Chalmers. Miss Holmes, a very charming lady from New York, says: “Iam very much impressed with aicago and her people and your Afro- merican weekly, “The Chicago De- ader," is the greatest weekly pub- shed." Mrs. Fannie Emanuel entertained he Chieago Union Charity Club at ‘r palatial home last Thursday aft- noon. Among the members present \ Mrs. George R. Garner, Mrs. ‘el Peyton was one of the visitors meeting. ‘W. H. Collough has returned to ‘after a three months’ stay at ‘ings, Ark, ‘This summer he » charge of one of the biggest the lake. ‘aul Eavere, 427 ‘Tremont Jeft Monday '{. the North- field school in northern Massachu- setts, where he intends to continue his high school work and take up the study of agriculture, Mr. R. M. Harvey was called to Ver sailles, Ky., on account of the illness of his ‘mother. Mr. and Mrs. Jon Isam of Milwau kee, Wis. were the guests last week of Mr. and Mrs, George Thompson, 585% Dearborn street. Mrs. Low Ella Young was elected treasurer of Household of Ruth No. 44 of Grand United Order of Odd Fel- lows on last Tuesday evening, April 7, at its regular meeting. Mine. Johnson's opening Saturday: evening, April 12, 1914. All hair goods at Init price for Easter, 3725 State street. Dr. Midian Houriield will entertain Dr, ff. Reginald Smith before he leaves for London next Saturday. Al. ready speeches are being “corked un” for the occasion. ‘The many friends of Miss Mable Smith, who is a stenographer at In divnapolis, wish that she be success- ful in being erowned queen of the car- nival there, Fred Adams, who for several years past has been with Daniel Jackson, the popitar undertaker, was granted an embalmer's license ‘by the State Bourd of Health a few days ago. Mrs, Mary 1. Aten and Mrs. Aman: da A. Haynes of Omaha, Neb., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. If, Young on Forest avenue, during the week. Mrs, Allen Is enroute to Canada and Mrs. Haynes is enroute to Washington, D. ., where they wil make thelr future homes, ‘They visited on Thursday and were entertained by the Eureka Art Club, of which, Mrs. Lou Ella Young is president. ‘The people in Morgan Park who visited the elty this week seem to be very much pleased over the large vote cast in Chicago with referance to the annexation of Morgan Park to the city. M. T. Bailey of the True Reformers attended the First Baptist Church in Lake Forest Sunday, where Rev. 1. R. Brown has been recently called to tak charge, Miss Charlotte K. Roberts, formerly or Chicago, but recently of Wabam, Mass, surprised many of her friends by making a flying trip to Chicago on last Friday, where she was united in matrimony to one. Mr. J. M. John- son, of Porry, Ia, After visiting sev- eral friends In the elty, and subserlb- ing to the Chicago Defender. they went on a honeymoon to Roscommon, Mich., where they will make their fu- ture home, during the fall. They stat- ed to one of the Defender reporters, that they would pass through Chicago either tonight or early Sunday morn: ing enroute to Perry, Ia., their tem- porary home. Miss Alico Hershaw of Washington, D. C., and Miss Georgiana Fields of Baltimore, left for Indianapolis after spending an interesting week here. They were full of praise for Chicago and the friends they made. Mrs. Vir- gil Cook and daughter entertained them at dinner, Mrs. E. H. Morris sent choice candies, and they were ‘the guests also of Misses R. Meade. ‘Cook and Barre at MeVickers and at a dance, OFFICER, THE PHYSICIAN. The word “Officer” generally excites alarm, In this case it {s different ‘This story is about Dr. T. S. OMcer the well-known physician and surgeon at $243 South State street. Attention was called to him this week by a visit to his well-appointed office. ‘The re porter was not ill but he wanted an in terview about another matter, but bis reception room was full and he could not wait. WEEKLY GOSSIP FROM THE SOCIAL, RELIGIOUS, FRA- TERNAL AND OTHER OR- | GANIZATIONS. WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY WARD | cLue. Among the organizations of women doing good work is the Woman's Unt- ‘versity Ward Club, The officers are ‘Mrs. H. M. Heaters, president; Mrs. James Diggs, treasurer, and Mr, James Diggs, chairman of the gocial commit- tee. The club meets at the homes of the members situated in the ward, and is considered to be its strongest lub, EUREKA FINE ART CLUB. Eureka Fine Art Chub met on ‘Thurs day. the 9th, at the residence of Mrs. Mina Thompson, 3360 State street, and enrolled one new member, making a total of thirty-five, THE EUTERPEAN CLUB. ‘The Euterpean Club is happy to re- port that we are rapidly gaining the goal of success. Wo have nice, enter- taining meetings, and very nice re- freshments at our social meetings. ‘The next meeting will be held at the residenco of the president of the club, Mr. J. A, Jackson, 3128 Dearborn strevt, on Friday evening, April 19, We hope all of the members will be present at this meeting, as we wish to discuss the coming socia) which will ‘be given about the first of May. CRITERION CLUB. ‘The Criterion Club held its monthly business meeting in the club rooms, 3708 Wabash avenue, Friday evening. Mr. Edgar Holly of Port au Prince, Hayti, was welcomed into the club as A member. Mr. Holly speaks French iuently and plans are being consid. ered to start a French class, Reports from Wilberforce, ©., state that Mr. Hugh J. Buchanan recently rendered the best recital given in that city. Mr. Buchanan reports having had an excel- lent trip. Mr, James A, Mundy will soon complete his latest composition, “Forward, Brave Sons of Freedom.” SATURDAY AFTERNOON WHIST. ‘The Saturduy afternoon Waist Club met April 4 at the home of Airs. Horn, 3731 Rhodes avenue. The following monthly prizes were awarded: First, one-half dozen cut-glass sherbet glasses, to Mrs. Hall; second, cut glass vase, to Mrs. Keets; third, two steins, tw Mrs, Johnson, JUNIOR LEAGUE. ‘The Junior league Social Club was entertained by Franklin A. Henderson. Business prevailed most of the entire evening, after which bridge whist was played. Two new members were voted into the club—Edward Hill and James A. Hundley. The host served a most delightful repast, after which the club adjourned. PROGRESSIVE NEGRO LEAGUE. ‘The Progressive Negro League met Jast Sunday afternoon at the Mt. Si- nai Baptist Church where an excel- lent program was rendered. Aside from the regular program, a paper was read by Miss Simpson, a member of the University Club, on “Race Preju- dice,” which was fine, ‘This was com- mented upon by M. 7. Bailey at the request of Mr. Charles ‘Turner, who was master of ceremonies, on bebalf of the league. Mr. Charles A, Griffin, non-partisan candidate for alderman, was also present and made a strong plea In behalf of his candidacy. The literary talent of tue league will take ® part in the program at St. Mark's M. 1 Chureh, Thursday evening, the 16th, at Wabash avenue and 50th street. HARMONY CLUB. The Harmony Club met at Mrs. Col- ling last Friday, 1540 E. 38th place, Ee members were present and had a delightful time. CHEVALIER CLUB. ‘Mr. George Kidd entertained the Chevalier Club Wednesday, April 1, at his home, 327 East Thirty-seventh street. April fool's day was lost sight of in the abundance of business trans- acted. Final particulars concerning the banquet and theater party to be given Faster Monday was attended to. The boys decided upon formal evening dress. Suspleions of April fool did not result in any lack of eating. Nor were the usual games of whist less exciting. TOWN OF LAKE CHARITY CLUB, ‘The Town of Lake Charity Club met at 417 West Fifty-sixth street on last Friday, April 3. A very enthusiastic meeting was held, and much interest manifested in the painting class. There were three new members added to the class. | REPORTERS, TAKE NOTICE! No club matter sent to this office on posteards will be printed. Place of next meeting printed, 25 cents. An- -Rouncements where there is a fee, $1.50. HAMPTONIANS DISCUSS DUN. BAR'S “UNCALLED.” Be: a, Rise: A large number of the Chicago Arm strong Leaguo met at their regular meeting Tuesday, April 7, and care fully discussed Paul L. Dunbar's novel the “Unealled.” The papers of dif ferent characters were very good. In discussing the novel nearly every member displayed excellent knowledge of the book. ‘The “Unealied” was selected because it comes near being an autoblography of P. Laurence Dun bar's life and is a fiting book to be used at a literary gathering celebrat ing the great poet's birth. ‘The story is very good. As one THE CHICAGO DEFENUVER. —— reads it he will find himself thinking IES very deeply, Anyone making a study of human nature will find this. short Pointed novel a great help. THE| At each meeting the Hamptonians FRA-| intend to hundle a solid subject that » OR-| Will be interesting to every member. visitor and the public, IDLE HOUR CLUB. ARD ae ‘The Idle Hour Art and Social Club met with Mrs, Parthenia Smith Tues- women | day afternoon, April 7. ‘The hostess 's Unl-| served a delicious luncheon. This be- 8 are} ing the club's social day, whist was + Mrs.! the feature of the afternoon. James! There were three prizes. Mrs. Gor- ommit-| on won the first prize. which was @ mes of| vair of beautiful china salt and pepper rd, and) shakers. Mrs. Lou Etta Robinson won t club.) the second, a beautiful creamer. Mrs. Mayme Irvine won the booby, a hand- 3. painted pin tray. The club is pro- Sreeaine RenuU tally: Thurs- a f Mrs.| THE GAUDEAMUS CHARITY CLUB. et, and — king a} The Gaudeamus Charity Club met with Mrs. Lula Jackson, 3528 Wabash avenue, Monday evening, April G. A ‘ very interesting meeting was held. The club made an Easter donation to the to re-| Amanda Smith Home. ng the a enter-| THE CHICAGO FRANCONIAN COL- sa Sa LEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS. The Chicago Franconian College of Liberal Arts at Provident Church is organizing the church and well-wishers into groups for the purpose of giving each a responsibility in conducting the work. ‘The educational section was developed Wednesday, with duties to extend the membership and providing for at least two students. Plans are under way for a free lecture course to encourage the community in seeing the oportunity nearest at hand and giving the people the best thought of the day. The leading minds of the city are at our command, glad that co- operative steps can be taken to the advantage of us all, VOLUNTEER WORKERS' CLUB. Volunteer Workers’ Charity Club met with Mrs. Fite, 5528 Ingleside ave nue. The president being absent, Vice President Mattie Wright presided. The several members present had a de Nightful time. CHICAGO TUSKEGEE CLUB NOTES. Miss Lena Jackson and her sister, Mrs. Mamie Russell of Battle Creek, Mich. are the guests of Mrs. Shock- ley of 3638 Vernon avenue. Mr. Booker 'T. Washington, Jr., fin- ished a course In chemistry at North- western University and left for Tuske- gee Institute Inst Friday, where he will be greeted by his wife, father, mother and several friends, Mr, Anthony Overton, president of the Negro Business League of Chicago and president of the Qverton Hygienic Manufacturing Company, and Mr. James Porter will be present and make short addresses at the next Tuskegee Club meeting, April 26. FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER. Easter Day will be observed with a program of unusual interest. Pro: fessor George Burman Foster of the University of Chicago will spenk on “The New Thought About Easter,” and Miss Nannie Mae Strayhorn will ren- der some plano selections. Miss Strayhorn is frequently heard in piano Tecitals at the American Conserva- tory and is a musician of both charm and distinction. Election day was ob- served with an afternoon “athome" by the Woman's Club, which was well at- tended. Reports were heard from the various precinets in the second ward, where Interest centered around the candidacy of Mr. Griffin, who made a surprisingly good run as independent candidate, representing the colored residents of the ward. ‘The movement for n colored alderman in this ward is well under way. Great credit in to be given to the newly enfranchised women for this result, who worked early and late with an enthusiasm which never wavered, and whieh will jaot die out because of a defeat which points #0 surely to vietory in the neat future. MATRIMONY CLUB. Upon the return of President Harry Garnes from Columbus, Ohio, the doc tor will call a special meeting to put Dr. ‘Thorne through the “mysteries.” A big attendance is expected. | POINSETTIA EMBROIDERY CLUB. Poinsettia Embroidery Club will hold the next meeting at the residence of Mrs. Hattie Fumbanks, 3748 Rhodes avenue. All members are invited to be present—business of hinportance. TWENTIETH CENTURY ART CLUB. ‘The Twentieth Century Club met March 19 at the home of Mrs. A. Pickens, ‘Mrs, Pearl Wright was a guest, and spoke words of encourage- tment to the club, Met April 2 at Mrs. N. Howl's. Both hostesses served de- liclous Tuncheons. ORIOLE WHIST CLUB. The Oriole Whist Club held its reg- ular meeting at the home of Mrs» Pearl Cornwell, 3539 Dearborn street. Business of importance was trans- acted, CLOTEE SCOTT SETTLEMENT. Friday evening, April 3, the Boys’ Laurel Club of the Clotee Scott Set- tlement gave a banquet and had 125 guests present. The music was fur nished by the Wabash avenue depart. ment of the ¥. M. C. A. orchestra and glee club under the direction of Mr. El gar and Mr. Hammond. Mr. L. Lioyd Storie managed the whole affair, as: sisted ty the boys. Three boys were guests from the Douglass Center Club. ‘The doys’ alfair marked the formal opening of the new club room next door to the present reading room, Which will be used as a public hall, gymnasium and club room. A new club is being organized, and any young Indy or man of good moral standing may join. Ages must be from 16 to 24 and applicants must be un- married. Those who desire to join may send in their names, addresses and ages to the Clotee Scott Settle: ment, Mr. Merriam Franklin, 5623 Harper avenue. The club 1s a social: dramatic one, seeking to encourage the study of dramatic art and social life of the young people. ‘The Pilgrim Mission, 10 West Forty-seventh street —pastor, Rey. T. L. Scott—invited Misa Clotee Scott to speak about the work in Hyde Park Sunday evening. April, 5, and proudly donated $3. to the settlement, which was immediate- ly used to pay a telephone bill. If only other churches and organizations could or Would help just a little. The set- tlement is grateful for any favors shown by anyone, and bexs to thank the Pilgrim Mission through its pas- tor, Rey, Scott. Any club wishing to use the new space for public functions may do so. Easter Sunday, April 12, at 4 o'clock, Attorney McElwee and Rev. Wm. Bar- sy will address the Sunday Afternoon Club. Mrs. Barry Will sing. A large audience Is expected to listen to tho unusually good program. Everyone welcome at all times. ‘CHICAGO UNION CHARITY CLUB. ‘The club was entertained April 2 at 5212 Federal street by Mesdames Huff and MePheeters. The lovely spring day brought out a large attendance. Among the visitors present was Mrs. Eva Jenifer, who spoke on the Y. W. C, A. movement. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. | es | SOCIAL SERVICE CONFERENCE. A conference of persons interested in the boy problem of Chicago was held at the Negro Fellowship League, 3005 State street, Sunday, April 4. Hon. Thomas Scully was the speaker. | UNIVERSITY SOCIETY. The University Society will have a ‘special program on Easter. A most interesting program will be given. | CARPATHIA LITERARY CLUB. | ‘The: Carpatbia Literary Club held its regular meeting and first social funetion on Wednesday evening, April 1, at the home of Mr. Jesse Anderson, 5246 Federal street. Whist was the game of the evening. = Mrs. Cassie Roberts and Lawyer J. Jetton were the special guests of the Carpathians. THE SICK. List of Your Friends Under a Physi- clan's Care at Home or in the Hospitals. ‘Mre. Frank C. Long of 2400 Forest avenue, is very ill, Mrs, Ella L. Holmes of 3115 Wabash avenue has heen sick for two weeks and still confined to her home. Mr. T. R. Waldron of 3400 Forest avenue, still ill at Provident Hospital, shows little improvement. Mrs, Etta Hill is ill at her home, 3611 Calumet avenue, Miss Clora Anderson of 20 East 36th street is suffering with the la grippe at her home. Mr. Corbin Jackson of 2973 Wabash avenue is very ill. Mrs, Clara Johnson is still ill at her residence, 3143 Federal street. Mr. Will Lewis is back home from the hospital and is improving. Miss Jessie Mathews will spend Baster Sunday in Wisconsin with her mother, who has been in poor health for some time. Mr. W. D. Morgan, 3208 S. Park boulevard, went home Saturday with @ severe attack of tonsilitis and is confined to his bed. Mrs. Carrie M. Keets of 3836 Wa. bash avenue, after four weeks’ severe ness, is Improving nicely. Mr. R. Jacobs, 3444 Dearborn street the well-known railroad chef, is still reported ill. ‘Mr. Clark of 6056 Throop street is better and at home. ‘Mrs. Laura Motley. who has beet confined to her bed in Post Graduate Hospital since Jan. 7, continues quite ill, Her many friends wish her spéedy recovery. Mrs. M. Woods, who has been ill a the County Hospital for several weeks will leave the hospital today. Mrs, M. A. Porterfield, 3228 Wabas} avenue, who has been confined to he bed for five weeks, is able to be out “Miss Emma Nathaniel of 732 Eas 38th street has been very ill, but be ing in the care of a skilled physician she is improving, much to the delighi of her relatives and many friends. Mrs. Conly and Mrs. A. J. Hall o 5940 Aberdeen street, are reported ot tho sick list. Mr. Ellis Burton ts reported serious ly i at his residence, 6028 Aberdeer street. Mrs, Laura Carter of 95th street i again very ill. ‘Miss Edith Goldsmith is convales cent. Mrs. Frankie Haggeman of 374 ‘Wabash avenue is reported very ill. Mr, Louise N. Webb of 3807 Vin cennes avenue {5 quite ill from k grippe. Mrs, Allee M. Harvey, at Providen Hospital, is not improving. Mr. Louls Craig of 3406 Vernon ave | nue, 1s growing weaker daily at th Habnemann Hospital, PROVIDENT HOSPITAL STILL WAITING Recently Mr. Alfred Anderson, bust- ness manager of Provident hospital, asked the friends of the institution to help make up a fund of $500 in order to get a like sum from Mr. Julius Rosenwald to wipe out the annual deficit. Many pledged various amounts and paid them promptly. Others have not, and it is to those that this story should be a gentle reminder. GREEN-LILLY MILLINERY OPENING The Green-Lilly Millinery, 2847 Stato street, invites you to inspect their spring and summer hats Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11. PAGE ¥Fiv ict —————_—_————————— “TH ‘ODVOIHS $20339] wuog pu s0jN2315 saydesZouays oqQNg 0}305 “7 [41RD $89"12 ‘oony ouoyg F6IS sejZn0g voy WO UIE a2uaptsoy 9949S BBIS YINOS GOIT 4947S ws0qivag ~TZZ¢ —$—$—— —$—$—$—$———— Hot and Cold Water Home Cooking a Specialty Furnished Rooms Mrs. Pearl Alston-Brown, Prop. 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WILLIAMSON & JACKSON ‘Beoest H. Williamson, = Dan'l McKee Jackson. Central Display Rooms and Chapels Pieces KsanodO: AnemaeTITML” Colapreotcereret eee Nasry Taine 5028 and 5030 South State Street, CHICAGO, ILL, | wUY Tub GMECAGO baginas | MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC "All Passes, Art Alone Endures" PAGE SIX THE GRAND. Almost everyone has seen dogs trained to a high state of perfection, and the Grand has presented many creditable acts of this kind; but never before have the patrons of this house seen canines perform with almost human-like intelligence. The scene was held on a battlefield with the usual paraphernalia, tents, cannon, flags, etc. The soldiers--about a dozen dogs, all the same size and color--and their maneuvering, marches, drills, mess and actual warfare were equal to many embryonic military companies. A rooster and a few cats made up the balance of the aggregation, and the performance as a whole was highly edifying. Mle. Vortex, an aerialist, did a few clever stunts on a single rope that won for her the plaudits of the house. Gruet and Gruet would have been much better had they simply stick to the playing of the different instruments and not interjected so much horse comedy into their act. The Melnotne Sisters were not long on singing, but talked their songs cleverly and made a favorable impression. The Two Kerns were not half bad. They had a nice little line of talk that wont well with the tumbling and acrobatic stunts they put over. Beginning Monday the management promises a "know-out" bill. But that isn't strange. You can always get your money's worth at this pretty little playhouse. MRS. DORSEY IN RECITAL An unusual amount of interest is being manifested in the dramatic rectal and musical to be given at Botel Church next Thursday evening, April 16. This will be the first appearance in Chicago of Mrs. Mary Ross-Borsey of Boston, who comes with the reputation of being the greatest dramatic reader the race has produced. Her success in the East and South has been remarkable, and the press has been full of favorable comment. Chicago is indeed fortunate in having an opportunity of hearing this artist. Mr. Hugh Buchanan, the sweet tenor singer, and Mrs. Lucretia Knox-Mitchell, our own favorite soprano, will assist in making this entertainment one long to be remembered by those who appreciate class in dramatic art and music. As the admission is but 25 cents, doubtless the auditorium will be filled to overflowing. UMBRIAN GLEE CLUB TOO MCDEST. An Admirer Thinks They Should Talk. To the Dramatic Editor: Please do not think I am meddling; but knowing you are well informed, can you tell me why it is the Umbrian Glee Club, with twenty men, is too modest to even mention that they give their first program of Negro music at Quinn Chapel May 19; that Miss Maude Roberts, the fascinating soprano is going to sing, or that the young ladies of the Ipsion Sigma Club are going to usher? Then, why don't they invite the public to their first sermon since organized, delivered by "Esquire Chillel", text, "Look Befo' Yer Leap"? And since Hann is the only operatic basso in town, don't you think they ought to let the people know he's going to sing? Tell me how they can keep it a secret that Tom Allen, their own "Caruso", is to start that night. Now, to save hard feelings, isn't it best that they warn the people that Charlie Settles sings right in front of their faces and sez, "If they have pains in their back, en' their jints begin to crack, that she' is a sign er rain"? Then they've got a man named 'Bavoy,' talks all the time about 'High Brown Powder' and the 'Crislas'. I know the ladies want a rest and would like to hear him sing a while. I know twenty-seven persons who want to look at that funny quartet with one tiny man and one medium tiny man, a fat man and one man too fat. Really the best program they've ever given, and they won't say a word. I think they should tell half the people, anyway. Don't you, Mr. Editor? Party that told me even said the general price was 25 cents, and all other seats two bits. Please don't mention that you and I were talking about the Umbrians' business. Hoping to hear from you real soon, I am. A. NOSIE. ON AND OFF THE STROLL By Columbus Bragg. Madame La Belle Glenn, America's sweetest soul-situring colorature singer (Arabic saying that eloquence and art come from the soul, which is the mind of the spirit, and both always endure when everything passes). It is impossible, after listening to her well-trained voice, making notes round as a baseball. The critic work is stupendous and overwhelmed by a sense of ordinary comment, to be called upon in few words, with one of the mightiest conceptions of eternal vertices of human faith in confronting the mystery of some persons, are born with such bird-like voices, so perfect in tonation, that if the theosophy is real, she lived here before in the form or body of a mocking bird. Truth which the mind of man has ever wrought into concrete fact it is impossible to write down more than a fugitive impression of this colossal gift of the noted singer's voice, which is divine. To hear her is the only thing that would suffice. It was not necessary because the audience in their appreciation which they gave so liberally through applause, for that matter the acute technique of the music beats that natural singing voice itself had that elemental power which spoke straight, to the innerm being. Brown and Lawson, who have staged very extravagantly act, starts from a spectacle to a huge outline of comedy. A good act. In Ramssey and Brown your money worth act, giving the sentiment of the audience which enjoyed their amusing work. Both clever artists. McLain and Montgomery gave a rare specimen of ability in their fashionable style chatter and songs of the latest editions and they put over in great shape all that the house of mirth the Monogram No. 2 boast of. Mile, Ethel James from Tanguages the famous Eva of O'fay time. I don't believe her name is Ethel. She is from New York and one of Broadway's stars kidding herself or passing incognito, so one will know her. I really believe these and other remarks would not add anything to the laurels or ability to captivate a well-balanced audience through her jollity to charm such a distinctive clientele that visits the Elmwood Cafe which employs a fine augmented orchestra. A pleasure-seekers' retreat. Mile. Esmerolda a petite Joli, talented entertainer, goes one better, by spectacular and sensational, although refined singing and dancing regardless of the small space to work in at the Plaza Cafe between distinctive guests' tables. She charms and pleases her audiences as no other could do in her own inimitable way, which are cute and very winsome. Her songs were diversified numbers. She should head a company of artists. At the New Grand I found the best and funniest ventriloquist, Mr. Frank Rodgers. He is just topping the shows over bice time. Green and Tabor, en route after closing at the Grand from the Coast. They are booked solid over the Marcus Loew time. Mr. Green with duster at the piano in a silence gives consent to some as clever comedy as Mr.bert Williams ever did in Abyssinia. Mr.Tabor's singing is unequated. The act as a whole never execls as cabaret duologue. The chatter great. Very pleasing. From the encores the audience makes them work overtime. Miss Ebel Terry, a "nom de plume" for her American tour, formerly of St. Petersburg, Russia, and Egyptian damsue direct from the courts of Europe, will be billed at the big houses in her own name, as she is a pure Ethiopian classic dancer. Mille, Mejah Balal, a direct descendant of Mad Mullah, the African King-warrior. The writer having seen her perform abroad advises, when she takes part in great Ethiopian classic play of ancient biblical times the "Ahjah" go see her in the weirded dance called the Phantom of Spirits! No, Mamie? Not dressed like Miss Hoffman she wears two pieces of silk, the rest is diamonds, etc. You would not want to believe me if I told you I were hypnotized by those three enchantresses, at the Monogram No. 1, by their bewitching witticisms, pretty tantalizing brown skins pelican belles, the little one of the trio so chic, seemingly cunning as well as cute, after tactfully wondering whether it was their beauty marvelously mixed up with their sweet singing and very active movement. But through a delicate task I found out the Venuses just had the right system to deliver right kind of goods at the right time, which they are topping the bill, and winning a daring achievement. (What you mean by pelican?) No, Mabel. They are not those longneck gooses! They are just pretty Creoles from a pelican state—1 guess from New Orleans, where there are plenty more like them. Very bohemian, those girls. Peter De Rose shows the value of careful training in the art of the stage. Will make a triumphal march to success. Keep it up. You will renovate the blues with a smiling spirit. Swan and Wilson, fashionably dressed, received an informal reception from a very appreciative audience. They inspired through their interpretation sincere admiration for emotional insight, for unity of idea, and for skill of presentation, three virtues seldom seen on the Stroll. Love and King, a very satisfactory pair, well costumed, admirably received by the audience, added proof of yet another virtue in their singing, sound, instinctive in harmony with the orchestra. The program as a whole constituted an unusually interesting collection of ditties, unostentatious chroniclers of varieties of successes. Where did Mr. Klien get so many good acts from? S. H. DUDLEY COMING Not with "Patrick" the Mule, But with His Secretary. S. H. Dudley, the noted funnaker, is expected in the city soon on business. There is some talk of him opening a house on State street. Mr. Dudley has been out with an act for several weeks and reports are that he made good. At one time he was president of the D. O. K. vaudeville time. AT THE GRAND Tuesday night four couples did the tango, Texas Tommy and hesitation dances. The last couple were fine. They were nicely dressed and danced gracefully and artistically. These dances are drawing large crowds Tuesday and Friday nights. "You don't mean to say that young Smith is married." exclaimed Mrs. Twickenbury. "Why, he's nothing but a sapling!"—Christian Register. Charity Amateur Minstrels Easter Monday Night, April 13 OAKLAND MUSIC HALL 40th and Collage Grove Ave. Music By Prof. Garfield Wilson's Orchestra BONES Cornwell Settles Childress TAMDORQUE Shoocraft Jackson Hawley ADMISSION 50 CTS. Mary The public is cordially invited to attend the dramatic recital and musical to be given at Bethel A. M. E. Church, 30th and Dearborn streets, Thursday night, April 16, at 8 o'clock. At this recital Mrs. Mary Ross-Dorsoy, the brilliant reader of Boston, will appear, supported by Mrs. Lucretia Knox-Mitchell, Chicago's favorite soprano, and Mr. Hugh Buchanan, the sweet tenor. The Sporting World Saturday, March 28. Howard Drew equaled the world's record with ease. Now the heads of the A. A. U. claim wind was at his back. To give our readers the truth, we quote from John O. Miller, starter of the track meet in which Drew made the record: "I have heard that there is some question about Drew's record being allowed on account of the wind favoring him. I think this is unfair to Drew, who is unquestionably the greatest spinner I have ever seen. "I purposely held the race until the gusty wind left a quiet interval. There was absolutely no wind in any direction when I fired the gun and the competitors got off to a perfect start. I went down the track after the runners and while I was walking to the finish there was no wind in any direction. The judges say there was no wind at the finish, so that I cannot see why the time should be questioned. "In my experience as a runner I have seen many great sprinters, but I have no hesitation in saying that this boy, Drew, is the best that ever wore a spike. He ran away from his field so fast that 9:35 looks like easy time for him." The American Giants won from Vancouver Wednesday 8 to 7 in an eleventh-incent contest after they were seemingly beaten, Vancouver having a lead of six runs at the end of the second inning. Taylor, Dougherty and Wade doing the flinging while Booker caught. Joe Jeanette knocked out Andrew Johnson in the fourth round at Liverpool, Eng. Sol Returns. Sol Butler was given a fine reception on his return home to Hutchinson, Kans. All the Afro-American population met him at the station and escorted him to an awaiting carriage drawn by fifty stalwart race men who headed by a band proceeded through the principal business streets, thence to the high school where the students turned out en masse and cheered. Then they too joined the parade and again through the business streets they marched. That night a reception was held at the high school and another at the A. M. E. Church. Sol thanked the many friends and explained his failure in the hurdles which he had never run before, saying the kindly instructions from a coach as to the method he should run got him fussed. He also said he down in the quarter which he had never run before so as to save himself for the broad jump which he was more familiar with. He said he was unable to hit the board on the broad jump and when he jumped 20.8 he did so from outside the board and the real distance should have been credited to him as was really measured 22 feet 5 inches. Maude—"Harriet can read her husband like a book." Marle—"He is her third volume, isn't he?" DO YOU KNOW JAMES C. SHELLEY? DO YOU KNOW JAMES C. SHELLEY? Anyone knowing the whereabouts of James C. Shelley please write to his guardian, Henry H. Thompson, 250 First avenue, Macon, Ga. Last time he was heard from he was in Chicago. Mr. Shelley is wanted on matters of great importance. 28,4-11-15 A CHANCE OF A LIFETIME. Prominent Real Estate Firm Offers Exceptional Opportunity to Secure a Home. Everyone should investigate Frederick H. Hartlett & Co.'s remarkable inducements to purchase a home or a two-apartment on their easy payment plan. 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 this large company's easy payment plan. Read their "ad" on the last page of this issue. In Chicago. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER Many of the best people of Chicago, friends of Mrs. Dorsey, have consented to be patronesses, including Mrs. George C. Hall, Mrs. A. J. Carey, Mrs. Theodore Jones, Mrs. J. R. Marshall, Mrs. William Washington, Mrs. H. K. Craft, Miss Maud Roberts, the Misses Jerine and Laura Miller, and Miss Leila Stubbs. Admission, 25 cents. Reserved seats, 35 cents. BRAGG ON "AHJAH" BRAGG ON "AHJAH" Chicago Defender Reporter Interviews World's Greatest Ethiopian Romantic Actor on His New Drama. Prof. Columbus Bragg was asked why he founded his new drama, "Aljah," on the Bible. He dictated the following reply: That, sir, is the history of history, the book of books, and the tragedies of the ancient times were partly taken from it. Having read the first great historian Menn, the famous Hindoo, and the great sage Confucius, the famous Chinman, who wrote two thousand years before Christ, and the great holy prophet Mohammed, who wrote 590 years after Christ, and the great Hebrew scholar-lawyer-historian, Josephus, and numerous others of note in that time of history on up to the English playwright and historian Shakespeare. I find positively that all historians either misconstrued the Bible or deliberately stole their works from the Bible, as anything ever written in history by man I can duplicate in the Bible. There is nothing new under the sun, a real fact that cannot be disputed. I also found that I could not portray any character of my own race, as there is only one character in all of Shakespeare except the Moor "Oorhello," and that was a mixed Ethiopian like the present Afro-American. I found that I could only take the first and only character of Ethiopia, King Zerah, the greatest warrior of all times, with three million soldiers and three hundred charlots. His personality and characteristic makeup gave me natural study; to portray from nature Ethiopic ancient classics which are as great as of any race on the earth. The moral of it is that there is "nothing equal to originality." Why I left the illegitimate or vaudeville stage after playing over the entire world circuits on the best stages the world afford to go to the Ethiopic classics, first being a Bible student, and my whole desire to help the struggling churches and 33 years' practical experience since a boy of real acting on the international stage of the world. Sir, the stage and pulpit are not separate entities, they are essentially interdependent, especially if biblical historical dramas are played from the Bible. Society needs some great influence to control the actions of its social convention, and there is nothing as appealing and can be found in no other art of the larger public. Real drama portrayed from the Bible would be the greatest uplift, as there sides conscious of each other, drama on one side of the footlights and the audience on the other, both exchanging a mental telepathy on each other, as the inherent metaphysics on the actor with the outward glitter of the footlights being the only dividing line, between the demon with her thousand eyes ("the audience"), and their eyes focusing each other until it is plain that each exerts influence upon each other. As drama is sprung from the hearts of the people, learn to control your own mind as you control others, as eloquence comes from the heart, persevation of the heart more than the brain, as that is natural law, which is God law, and you will succeed, as you throw pure waves of thought, an animation of the pure spirits will transit from one to another, what is commonly called public opinion. Time is not far distant that churches will not have to advertise a "Go to Church" Sunday, when they wake up to the fact that Black King Solomon had the entire world to visit his temple or church through his great singing choir and musicians. This ginger was a greater spice to the temperament of the people than all the spices that the great Ethiopian Queen Balkis of Sheba brought him, whom he married later in the events of Ethiopia history of the Bible. What is the Alhaj? Sir, that is the blood of maiden's hearts preserved in the golden urn for four thousand years, the spirits of five hundred virgins burned alive to be redeemed in estasy of a fantasma of bones. Take Care It Doesn't Sour. The worse a man's temper is, the better it is for him to keep it. DREW LOOMS UP LIKE KING OF SPRINTERS Breaks the Tape at the Finish of the 100 Yards in World's Record Time of 9 3-5 Seconds—Unquestionably the Greatest Sprinter of the Time. RUNS WITHOUT EFFORT Champion Is From the South—Is Short of Stature, About 5 Foot 6 or 7 Inches, With Massive Shoulders—Wonderful Muscles. By Langston Mitchell. For once in a decade, a clean young colored American features in the front page stories of the Pacific coast dalles. He is none other than Howard P. Drew, the University of Southern California student, who featured as the lone star in the inter-collegiate track sprint held at Berkeley, Cal., last week. Young Drew originally hailed from Springfield, Mass., and will be remembered as carrying off a few honors here in Chicago last July, during the lake front carnival. For one hundred yards, Drew has broken the world's record! The Sun Francisco Call, recently a Hearst paper, gives Drew a glaring headline: "The King of Them All!" Rarely do white coast dalles feature a Negro unless as a murderer or some other public disgrace; much less print his picture. Under Hearst leadership, the Call is fast becoming one of the most powerful sporting authorities in the west. Among other things, the Call has this to say: "No further example of the ease and grace exhibited by Sprinter Howard Drew is needed than one glance at the photo herewith. This was taken at Berkeley on Saturday just before the wonderful sprinter broke the tape at the finish of the 100 yards in world's record time of 9 9-5 seconds. "Drew is unquestionably the greatest sprinter of the day, and his spiendi form and the speed he gets, with apparently little or no effort, are some of the characteristics that create wonder and admiration. "In the contest on Saturday the colored boy made more of a procession than a race out of the affair. ... Drew won out by nearly seven yards by actual measurement. "The University of Southern California champion sprinter is short of stature, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches, and has massive shoulders. He is a well proportioned athlete, and the muscles of the whole body have an altogether different look from those of the average athlete. Drew's muscles are wonderful in their symmetry, and though they stand out prominently everything about him seems evenly proportioned." In another part of the same issue of the Call, William Unmack, famous as a coast sporting writer, writes the following in regard to Drew: "Even though a Pacific coast athlete, Dan Kelly, holds the world's record for the 100 yard dash, with 9 35 seconds, this coast has never before seen the equal of such a speed burner as Howard Drew. Kelly never proved himself a consistent performer, and yet this wonderful Negro, a University of Southern California student, has been stopping the clocks near the world's record for months past. "On Saturday at the University of California track, Drew showed local fans just what he was capable of and stopped the watches to the dot on top of the world's record. There has been a question raised as to whether the record will be allowed or not. If that mark is not allowed Drew, then he is being robbed of a record that was legitimately made under perfect conditions as the wonderful mark once made by Maxey Long for the quarter mile record. "It is now up to the association to decide on the matter. The records committee got all the signatures for a record at the time of the event and will make its report to the committee at the next meeting. "As for Drew, he is a wonderful spinner, the most wonderful ever seen in these parts. His action is beautiful to witness and he gets his marvelous speed without any apparent effort. There can be no doubt about such a runner being equal to the record, and if he ever does better than the present mark, none of the local fans will ever doubt it." With the foregoing comment, the Call printed one of the most remarkable photographs of this runner in action. It showed perfect ease and control, and certainly did Drew a great deal of justice. That newspaper is to be commended for its fair-mindedness, unprejudiced, fearless, independent and progressive action in regard to Drew. COMING Bert Holmes, the Indiana baritone, in recital Wednesday evening, May 27, at Institutional Church. 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Everything stated here Those wishing treatment essential work. CHICAGG, ILL. EASY TERMS APPOMATTOX CLUBBANQUETERS CHEER DARROW Distinguished Lawyer and Equal Rights Advocate is Orator at Annual Dinner of Famous Club Thursday Night Address Full of Good Cheese DINE IN RICH SPLENDOR. Gathering of Prominent Members and Friends at Most Formal Affair in Organization's History—Some of the Guests Present—Darrow Says Race Needs More Jack Johnson and I Am Proud of Him—Amalgamation Will Help Both White and Black Races. Honorable Clarence S. Darrow, Chicago's noted counsellor and disciple of "equal rights," known throughout America, was the principal speaker on Thursday night at the Appomattox club, 3441 Wabash avenue. The occasion was the annual banquet in commemoration of Appomattox day, from which the club gets its name. Before the speaking, a seven-course dinner was served. Two lengthy tables were stretched on the main floor of the club and the decorations were simple but beautiful. Every member was garbed in a tuxedo or Prince Albert coat. Frank L. Hamilton, president of the club, presided, and next to him sat the guest of the evening, and near him sat the honorary members, Major John R. Lynch, Prof. Richard T. Greener and T. Alfred Anderson. It was the most formal affair in the history of Chicago among men. There was no attempt for elaborate display, but every part stood out for its rich simplicity. Prof. Wm. E. Emanuel as chairman of the house committee with the assistance of the club chef were responsible for a menu that satisfied the most fastidious. Dr. Charles E. Hentley introduced the champion of "Equal Rights." Mr. Darrow was in Attorney Clarence S. Darrow. the best of spirits. He scored false leaders of the race and saw no progress if Afro-Americans did not stand up like men and fight for their rights instead of crawling like children and selling their rights for a mess of pottage. He said he was sorry that he had to speak to colored men but hoped that the day would come that he could speak to them as American citizens in the truest sense of the word. Negro leaders who have told their race to get money and property, to how to white men because they have money and power, has done the race great harm, and the womanhood and manhood of the race has been lost by the foolish and cowardly surrender of such race leaders. Race must contend for social equality. If anyone says they don't want it, it's a lie, you cannot get around it. Nature and amalgamation will finally settle all race questions. Jack Johnson *was persecuted because his face was black. Negroes don't get justice in the courts in the North because their faces are black and they will not fight for their rights. Many a negro has been railroaded to Joliet because he did not have money to get a good lawyer. I am proud of Ion. Ed. Norris because he was responsible for laws passed for white and colored to marry. The damn fools at Washington who are passing laws that whites and colored shall not marry will wake up and find their theories all shattered. Black men have helped to put the race back in slavery—false leaders who have sold out the race! By the close of the address, Mr. Darrow was cheered for five minutes. He arose with a deep feeling of appreciation and bowed his head. One of the sad parts of the banquet was that the members' wives were not present to hear such an able and timely address, and another was that instead of all the men coming in evening dress, some straggled in with their business suits. World's Champion Entertained By Foreign Royalty. (Special Cablegram to the Defender.) Prague, Austria-Hungary, April 10. Jack Johnson begins his training a week, doing light road work. He causes quite a flutter in society, young prince is training with him. attends receptions in the after-ons and goes to bed early at nights. leaves in a few days for Paris. his stay has been lengthened here account of the professors and students of the university showing the kid's champion such sincere and 'ly hospitality. --- SOUTH BEND AFRO-AMERI-CANS PROGRESS Ministers and Physicians Working for Racial Uplift—Booker T. Washington Entertained by Knife and Fork Club—Women's Clubs Progressing. SPECIAL EASTER SERVICES St. Pierre Ruffin and Daisy D. Walker Clubs Alding the Needy—Prof. Jos. Artis Writes Songs for New York Publishers. By J. A. Henderson [Special to The Chicago Defender.] South Bend, Ind., April 10.—While South Bend is not blessed with a large number of Afro-Americans, yet those here are industrious, intelligent and law abiding. The feeling here between the races is good. Not many months ago Dr. Booker T. Washington is entertained by the Knife and Fork Club, which has for its members the wealthiest white people in the city. For its size, this town has more prosperous and well to do citizens than any town in Indiana. Professionally, there is Dr. Herald Fears, who has a splendid practice. He is married and owns a beautiful home and an auto. There is the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, of which Rev. Mead is pastor, and Olivet A. M. E. Church, of which Rev. Allen is pastor. Both churches are in excellent condition. Rev. Allen will deliver a special Easter sermon, and the choir will render appropriate music. A large crowd will be present. There are a number of property owners here—good livers and leaders in the thought and welfare of the race. There are the Powells, Huggards, Hendersons, Wards, Finleys, Stewarts, Broggs, Vaughns, and others. Joseph Haithcox is the wealthy building contractor. He stands as one of the foremost men of this community. Mrs. Cora Ash is assistant domestic science teacher in the public schools and Mrs. Finley and Mrs. Roberts are expert manicurists. The Misses Johnson graduated from the public schools last June and are now in Chicago, both holding lucrative positions. Women are very active in club work here. There are two clubs, Daisy Dean Walker and St. Pierre Ruffin. May 27-30, 1913, these two clubs entertained the State Federation. Among some of the women who contributed to its success were Mesdames Anna Manning, Eva Callaway, M. M. Powell, E. J. Hickman, M. Steward, Katherine Ashbroon, Cora Ash, Louis Bland, Rose Bell, Sadie Chavis, Anna Hutchins, Gertrude Clark, Ada Love, Lillian Problems, Cora Manual, Minnie Rhine, Dora Thompson, Ellen Dean Wilson and Miss Lucy C. Wright. Joseph Artis is a genius at song writing. Today he has before the public such songs as "Dreams," "I Want Some One to Love Me True." "Close Your Dreamy Eyes," "Moon, Moon," "Wriggles," and has one hundred manuscripts, besides a number of musical comedies which are now being considered by New York publishers. He is married and has a charming little wife. Oliver Hotel, one of the finest and largest in the state, F. E. Faulknor, manager, employs colored waiters. They are men of high character, polite, clean, and know their business from A to Z. * * * Miss Lucy Wright will visit Mrs. Etta Valdes this summer. * * * There will be services at Zion Baptist Church 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. Easter Sunday, Rev. Meade presiding. * * * Mr. H. Butler, recently of Indian- apolis, but now of Cleveland, Ohio, has accepted a position as an assistant to the head waiter at the Oliver. * * * Mr. J. Hutchinson has recovered from his recent illness. Mr. W. H. Gordon, violinist, has received a handsome offer from Barnum and Bailey. Mr. Tyler Martin as "String Beans" and Mr. George Davis as "Deacon Brown" in the "Possum Inspector" will hold forth at the Orpheum next week. The many friends of Mr. Pangborn regret his leaving but wish him success in every walk of life. He has the commendation of all South Bend citizens. Mr. Arthur Berkley has organized a baseball team, the South Bend "White Sox," and will begin practice April 13. One of the most eloquent addresses on "Educating the Negro" was delivered by Bishop Theodore S. Henderson (white) of Chattanooga, Tenn., before the Northern Indiana Conference at Mishawaka on April 2. The waiters of the Oliver deplore the recent tragedy at Fort Wayne that took one of their fellow brothers to an untimely death. Mrs. Wade-Manning-Hivers-Ashe-Steward of the W. W. C. is in the limelight at present, straining every nerve to help meet the requirements of the building fund of the A. M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. Mose Milan will spend the summer months on the Great Lakes. Mr. W. W. 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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 Old Follows 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 Calumet 3419. B. Stanley Dortch, Chief Ranger, Residence, 6613 Wabash Ave. Phone Wentworth 6468. SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1914. THE QUESTION. He called her up one afternoon And said, "Sweetheart, I'll be up soon; I've something that I just must say To you before the close of day. IMPORTANT?—you might know it is When I get off like this from 'biz.' As rushed as we have been this week. The 'boss' thinks I've a lot of cheek; But he don't know, and can't see, Just what this whole thing means to me." At one o'clock he left the store, And when the coo-coo clock struck four He looked up in her big blue eyes And murmured, "Mercy, how time flies!" What did he ask her ere he "blew?" "Does oo lub me as I lub oo?" REPRESENTATION WERE FIXED UPON THE Southern States would be less of a factor in as it stands, 1,000 Southern voters have as much 10,000 citizens of the North who vote. Geo votes, had 14 electors, while Maine with 129,00 with 98,000, cast 12 votes in the electoral coloata, with 116,000 votes, 6; 64,000 Mississippi Rhode Island, with 77,000, cast but 5, and so The Democratic party capitalizes the Afro IF REPRESENTATION WERE FIXED UPON VOTES CAST, the Southern States would be less of a factor in Washington. But as it stands, 1,000 Southern voters have as much political power as 10,000 citizens of the North who vote. Georgia, with 121,000 votes, had 14 electors, while Maine with 129,000 had 6; Alabama, with 98,000, cast 12 votes in the electoral college, and South Dakota, with 116,000 votes, 6; 64,000 Mississippi voters cast 10, while Rhode Island, with 77,000, cast but 5, and so on down the line. The Democratic party capitalizes the Afro-American vote for representation in Congress and in the electoral commission. Inconsistent? Yes; but the Northerners sit idly by and permit themselves to be run over, doubtless fearing the wrath of these semi-rebels below the Mason and Dixon line. It would seem that one experience with this class of people might instill into the minds of Northerners a distrust that only time could efface. True, fifty years have rolled by, but there yet remains enough of that old generation to instill into their offspring the bitter feelings and unjust prejudices they entertain. Northerners have been trying the palliating treatment, depending on time to eradicate the condition. Perhaps it will, in centuries to come; but can we wait? Is it not better to take a decided stand, as has been done before, and say, "So far shalt thou go, and no farther"? Why should the South in the matter of representation in Washington be given preference over the North? Every once in a while this sissue will come up, and for a short time the papers will discuss it, politicians will denounce it from the platform, one people will be all wrought up over it, and then all of a sudden it dies out and no more is heard of it until another election. In the meantime the South is getting a stronger foothold in politics every day. The Afro-Americans of the North have the ballot and use it wisely and intelligently. Of late years they have split on party lines and have voted for what they thought was to their best interest, regardless of the candidates' political faith. And this is as it should be. It is well enough to stick to the bridge that carried you over, providing that bridge has not outlived its usefulness and is still safe. What we have received in the past has been due to the Republican party, and doubtless in the future we can safely put our faith in them, but it is well for them to know and understand that we cannot live on the past. The Moose party offered some tempting bait, but only to those fortunate enough to live above the "dead line." The Democratic party made no bid at all for the vote below, and very little for the vote above, the line. We repeat, the most effective way to crush the South and bring it to its senses is to cut down its representation in Washington. IT ISN'T STRANGE that Curley Archeson, charged with operating an illicit whiskey still, feared to return with the officers to Athens, Ga. He knew that such a thing as receiving justice was practically out of the question. And they wonder why we at times try to shield our own. The Battle of Bull Run did not decide the Civil war. The same is true in politics with 3,000 determined citizens. CHICAGO DEFENDER THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EASTER HOW DIFFERENT IS THE EASTER OF TODAY from the Easter of the yesterday! Today the true significance of this holy time seems to be lost sight of and the new construction savors more of a day for displaying smart clothes and parading peacock-fashion to the admiration of the fortune, the envy of the unfortunate, and to the disgust of the God-fearing. Beautiful and inspiring services are held in our churches, the auditoriums are filled to overflowing, and as the organ peals forth a sacred hymn thousands of voices take up the strain and waft it seemingly into the very heavens. And yet there is something incongruous about the whole affair when seen through the eyes of one who remembers the Easters of fifty years ago when dress played very little part, and when our ministers catered not to the whims and moods of the people, but preached the gospel as they knew it and as it was laid down in the book. Easter is a festival named from the Teuton, Goddess of Spring Austro, and falls always upon the Sunday following the fourteenth day of the calendar moon, which falls upon or next after March 21st. It is the principal festival of the Christian year, observed in commemoration of the resurrection of the Saviour. The resurrection taking place just after the Jewish feast of the Passover, which was held on the fourteenth day of Nisan, not far from the time of the full moon. The Christians of Jerusalem, and after them those of the Asiatic churches generally, were accustomed to hold the feast of Easter on this same day, or simultaneously with the Jewish Passover. This usage was unacceptable to the Gentile churches in Italy and in the West, they preferring to celebrate Easter on the Sunday following the fourteenth of the moon, and the difference in practice in this particular led to grave dissensions between the East and West, which were at length pacified by the agreement reached by the council of Nicea, A. D. 325, to make the Western usage universal. Easter means a great deal more to the Christian world than any other feast in the calendar. It is the anniversary of the day when Christ came from the grave and opened to mankind an everlasting life beyond the grave. As Christ rose from the dead, so all who believe in him may rise also. It is a time of rejoicing and gladness. It is a time when all the dark and sombre days of winter give way to the bright and cheerful days of spring typifying the newness of life into which all who having been buried with Christ may rise again in everlasting life. DIFFERENT IS THE EASTER OF THE yesterdays! Today the true significance to be lost sight of and the new constancy for displaying smart clothes and parade the admiration of the fortunate, the envy to the disgust of the God-fearing. Beautiful care held in our churches, the auditorium and as the organ peals forth a sacred pieces take up the strain and waft it seems. And yet there is something incongruous when seen through the eyes of one who of fifty years ago when dress played our ministers catered not to the whims but preached the gospel as they knew it in the book. Easter is a festival named from Spring Austro, and falls always upon the fourteenth day of the calendar moon, when March 21st. It is the principal festival observed in commemoration of the resurrection taking place just after the over, which was held on the fourteenth day of the full moon. The Christ after them those of the Asiatic churches go to hold the feast of Easter on this same day with the Jewish Passover. This usage was in churches in Italy and in the West, theyaster on the Sunday following the fourteenth difference in practice in this particular between the East and West, which were a agreement reached by the council of Nice Western usage universal. Easter means Christian world than any other feast in anniversary of the day when Christ came from mankind an everlasting life beyond the from the dead, so all who believe in him of rejoicing and gladness. It is a timeembre days of winter give way to the bright spring typifying the newness of life into a hurried with Christ may rise again in ever THE ALDERMANIC ELECTION. THAT THE ELECTION IS OVER, people to real business again. But while the fire and the battle ground, as might be supposed, because in this ward reside the greatest William Randolph Cowan broke the idiosyncrasies for the regular nomination. It was after making a splendid fight lost by one. In this world it is only by keeping ever gains success. Reports from the election in neighborhoods where the foreign element nearly so, they have constantly kept a with the result that they finally got repose the roster of the city council will convoke the truth of this assertion.' If we lose the election proper is no reason why we should heart. The fact that Charles A. Griff here Mr. Cowan left off, and running of 3,189 votes is a world of encouragement all things, that the race is becoming we dreamed about and longed for but no one should be no ill-feeling over the result publican, was returned to the council by an act, and this paper extends congratulations in term he will be even of more service to us. MUST HAVE A Y. W. C. A. BUILD. His presence there will be no schism amongst the city in the movement to establish a Y. C. A. association. Such an institution can only imply, under the auspices of the federation, together with various clubs, lodges and women. The plan outlined by Mrs. Chambley Y. W. C. A. (white) at Bethel Church is to secure moral and financial aid to the group gained in any movement by starting an organization in Chicago is too crying to be dwarfed by making a Y. W. C. A. s. and entirely sponsored by a single woman. I must take the initiative in this Christian and progressive bodies should lend the remembered what a tremendous effort was to raise funds for the young men's buildings as they still lacked funds to make the initial organization aided by philanthropy, we still would be without the magnificent Wabash avenue. The task these women just as great an effort even though I. Let us not quibble over trifles, but put and work in unison for the good of the c NOW THAT THE ELECTION IS OVER, perhaps we can settle down to real business again. But while the fight was on it was hot, and the battle ground, as might be supposed, was the second ward, because in this ward reside the greatest number of race voters. William Randolph Cowan broke the ice by running at the primaries for the regular nomination. It was a new proposition, and after making a splendid fight lost by only a few hundred votes. In this world it is only by keeping everlastingly at it that one attains success. Reports from the election board offices show that in neighborhoods where the foreign element is in the majority, or nearly so, they have constantly kept a race candidate in the field, with the result that they finally got representation. A glance at the roster of the city council will convince the most skeptical of the truth of this assertion.' If we lose at the primaries and at the election proper is no reason why we should be discouraged and lose heart. The fact that Charles A. Griffin, taking up the fight where Mr. Cowan left off, and running independent, polled a total of 3,189 votes is a world of encouragement in itself. It shows, above all things, that the race is becoming united—something we have dreamed about and longed for but not expected so soon. There should be no ill-feeling over the result. Mr. Hugh Norris, Republican, was returned to the council by an overwhelming majority, and this paper extends congratulations and feels sure in his second term he will be even of more service to his ward and to the city. WE MUST HAVE A Y. W. C. A. BUILDING. We prophesy there will be no schism amongst the women of the community in the movement to establish a Young Women's Christian Association. Such an institution can only be successful as the name implies, under the auspices of the federated churches of this city, together with various clubs, lodges and societies of Christian women. The plan outlined by Mrs. Chamberlain, President of the Y. W. C. A. (white) at Bethel Church, is the most feasible one to secure moral and financial aid to the enterprise. Much is to be gained in any movement by starting right, and the need for this organization in Chicago is too crying to have its ultimate success dwarfed by making a Y. W. C. A. simply a club movement, and entirely sponsored by a single woman's club. The churches must take the initiative in this Christian work and the various civic and progressive bodies should lend them every aid. It will be remembered what a tremendous effort was put forth by the citizens to raise funds for the young men's building with their united efforts they still lacked funds to make the initial start and had not the parent organization aided by philanthropic people come to their rescue we still would be without the magnificent structure now adorning Wabash avenue. The task these women have assumed requires just as great an effort even though their cause is more worthy. Let us not quibble over trifles, but put our shoulders to the wheel and work in unison for the good of the cause. SPRING CLEANING WHO ARE FAMILIAR with the sanitary can appreciate how important it is for to hold such a conference as is now going and colored residents. The poorer class, table-down shacks, reeking with filth and disease; have had little or no co-operation with, and therefore are not entirely to the benefit of things. Self-preservation is that these poor unfortunate ignorant people in this squalor were it not for the fact that to realize the danger it meant to them, were taken to remedy this evil and it could co-operation of all concerned. Interesting are held throughout the city, landlords THOSE WHO ARE FAMILIAR with the sanitary conditions of New Orleans can appreciate how important it is for the welfare of the city to hold such a conference as is now going on between the white and colored residents. The poorer classes have been living in tumble-down shacks, reeking with filth and veritable hotbeds of disease; have had little or no co-operation from the city board of health, and therefore are not entirely to blame for the present condition of things. Self-preservation is the first law of nature, and these poor unfortunate ignorant people might have gone on living in this squalor were it not for the fact that the white people began to realize the danger it meant to them. Immediately active steps were taken to remedy this evil and it could not be done without the co-operation of all concerned. Interesting and helpful meetings were held throughout the city, landlords were compelled to make habitable their rented properties, legal restrictions were placed here and there where they would do the most good and out of the whole something like a sanitary city is evolving. Chicago is fortunate in this respect and yet too little care is taken of our back yards and alleys, many people live in rooms that never see the light of day—there is nothing so purifying and healthful as sunshine. Spring is here and we can assist in making "Chicago Beautiful" by beginning at home. Fifty years ago Gen., Lee and Gen. Grant shook hands at Appomattox court house. The event sounded the death knell of the Confederacy and ended a conflict of bloody strife waged four long years'. That was half a century passed. Today the Appomattox Club of Chicago was founded not alone to commemorate that conflict, but to hasten the arrival of another Appomattox day. Millions of white and black men must bridge the chasm of political, social and economic prejudice and in universal brotherhood shake hands as did Grant and Lee. The Club has been the forum where men have met since its incipiency to discuss the problems of the day in an enlightened and intelligent manner. The annual banquet held in the club rooms last Thursday was a brilliant assemblage. Hon. Clarence S. Darrow, the orator of the evening, has national prominence as a lawyer and as a champion of human rights. It is the personal contact with men of his type that brings best results to the race at large. Ten million black men feel that they are only bivouaced within these shores, so constantly must fight for a larger freedom. Let the Appomattox Club ever live as a palladium for the present and for the future welfare of our people. --- "A LITTLE PREMATURE ludes to the bill offered by Congress to separate the races in the government, doubtless, that the Democrats are trenched politically to turn the tran administration and in that year been proposed. Positions have taken from us, and yet we have the firing line, getting stronger and slip by very quickly and then win. It pays to wait actively, and we. "My first vote was cast for a lady, Thursday; but quite a few they voted, and they have children having an opportunity in life, and their advancement? Fight on, my soul, till death death is sweeter than any embassy by the present-day politician. OKLAHOMA IS STILL a woman who plunged a knife into and a party of his friends (so she and insulted her, was taken from graph pole. This wild country apparently they are obsolete, move to live—for cattle. BUYING YOUR WAY IN the thing among the newly rich According to a "social introduced $300,000 to be entertained one even smart set. My, that's more money makes in a week. THIS INDEED IS WOMEN simply swamped the polling place fortunate enough to have their b BY GETTING INTO THE (intoxicated) one might understrike their race for a mess of pottage. PEOPLE WITH SENSITIONS should be cautious about rounded with player pianos. EASTER SUNDAY is a good "Go to Church" movement. The of the fold. OF ALL THE RACES IN developed an actual school of A tion. ONE MUST BE A LIGHTLY up with the different brands of w A NEW DANCE FROM CHIC The yellow fellows are not so far. YOU KNOW NOW the real who are imitations. REMATURE" is the way a Southern paper altered by Congressman J. B. Aswell of Louisiana, in the government employ. Meaning by that, Democrats are not yet strongly enough enoughtt to turn the trick. We have had one year of their in that year all sorts of unjust legislation has positions have been denied us and many we had yet we haven't given up hope, we are still on stronger and stronger every day. Three years and then will come another time of reckoning, lovely, and we can afford to abide our time. was cast for the advancement of my race," said but quite a few others have refused to say how they have children, whom they are in hopes of city in life, are they very much in earnest for soul, till death, for our political freedom. For man any embalmed freedom, or freedom canned politician. IS STILL BLOODTHIRSTY. Recently a knife into a young white man because he friends (so say the dailies) came to her home was taken from the jail and strung up to a tele-vild country might have laws to govern it but obsolete, mob rule holds full sway—lovely place OUR WAY INTO SOCIETY has become quite the newly rich who aspire for social prestige.ial introducer" applicants have paid as high asained one evening by a member of New York's it's more money than the editor of this paper ID IS WOMAN'S AGE. Last Tuesday they are polling places, and every candidate who was have their backing came out with flying colors. INTO THE PROPER FRAME OF MIND might understand why a few politicians betrayed us of pottage. TH SENSITIVE EARS and nervous disposious about moving in flats where they are sur- pianos. DAY is a good time to begin all over again that movement. There are several stray sheep yet out RACES IN THIS COUNTRY we alone have a school of American music—all else is imita- E A LIGHTNING CHANGE ARTIST to keep brands of weather we have been having lately. E FROM CHINA is here to displace the tango. are not so far behind us after all. NOW the real race men and women from those QUIT YOU? DR. A. WILBERFORCE WILLIAMS TALKS ON Preventative Measures First Aid Remedies Hygienics and Sanitation "A LITTLE PREMATURE" is the way a Southern paper alludes to the bill offered by Congressman J. B. Aswell of Louisiana, to separate the races in the government employ. Meaning by that, doubtless, that the Democrats are not yet strongly enough entrenched politically to turn the trick. We have had one year of their administration and in that year all sorts of unjust legislation has been proposed. Positions have been denied us and many we had taken from us, and yet we haven't given up hope. we are still on the firing line, getting stronger and stronger every day. Three years slip by very quickly and then will come another time of reckoning. It pays to wait actively, and we can afford to abide our time. "My first vote was cast for the advancement of my race," said a lady, Thursday; but quite a few others have refused to say how they voted, and they have children, whom they are in hopes of having an opportunity in life, are they very much in earnest for their advancement? Fight on, my soul, till death, for our political freedom. For death is sweeter than any embalmed freedom, or freedom canned by the present-day politician. OKLAHOMA IS STILL BLOODTHIRSTY. Recently a woman who plunged a knife into a young white man because he and a party of his friends (so say the dailies) came to her home and insulted her, was taken from the jail and strung up to a telegraph pole. This wild country might have laws to govern it but apparently they are obsolete, mob rule holds full sway—lovely place to live—for cattle. BUYING YOUR WAY INTO SOCIETY has become quite the thing among the newly rich who aspire for social prestige. According to a "social introducer" applicants have paid as high as $300,000 to be entertained one evening by a member of New York's smart set. My, that's more money than the editor of this paper makes in a week. THIS INDEED IS WOMAN'S AGE. Last Tuesday they simply swamped the polling places, and every candidate who was fortunate enough to have their backing came out with flying colors. BY GETTING INTO THE PROPER FRAME OF MIND (intoxicated) one might understand why a few politicians betrayed their race for a mess of pottage. PEOPLE WITH SENSITIVE EARS and nervous dispositions should be cautious about moving in flats where they are surrounded with player pianos. EASTER SUNDAY is a good time to begin all over again that "Go to Church" movement. There are several stray sheep yet out of the fold. OF ALL THE RACES IN THIS COUNTRY we alone have developed an actual school of American music—all else is imitation. ONE MUST BE A LIGHTNING CHANGE ARTIST to keep up with the different brands of weather we have been having lately. A NEW DANCE FROM CHINA is here to displace the tango. The yellow fellows are not so far behind us after all. YOU KNOW NOW the real race men and women from those who are imitations. ELECTION SUIT YOU? NOCASES ARE DIAGNOSED AND NO PRESCRIPTIONS GIVEN IN THESE WEEKLY ARTICLES CYSTITIS - INFLAMMATION OF THE URINARY BLAUDER - Cystitis is a very common occurrence in both children and adults (male and female). The inflammation of the bladder may be an acute or chronic affair. Once you have been troubled this way you will never forget it. It often follows women in confinement, blows over the bladder, falls, certain infectious diseases and lasts for months and years with some people. Among the causes of inflammation of the bladder are calculi (pebbles in bladder), foul urine, unclean instruments, such as catheters, which are used for drawing the urine, tumors of the bladder, tubercular ulcers and gonorrheal inflammation of the urethra; gonorrheal cystitis is a very common occurrence. The bladder is irritable, painful, red, swollen and the individual has great difficulty in holding his water; there is constant and painful desire, with pressure in the region of the bladder, to make water; other common causes of inflammation of the bladder are pus infections and traumatism (injuries). Cystitis often occurs in old men, due to the frequent use of a catheter or the drawing of the urine, and enlargement of --- --- R Caucas. --- the prostrate glands which prohibit the bladder from properly emptying itself. Cold and Nervous Factor. Some people have a peculiar susceptibility to taking cold, and it settles in the bladder. Often bladder infection is manifested by painful and frequent urination, with pressure and bearing down sensation, will follow sudden chilling of the abdomen, chilling of the ankles and getting the feet damp or wet. This is a most frequent cause of bladder inflammation in both single and married women. Then, the nervous element is an important factor. Nervous and neurotic women and men are often troubled with cystitis. These conditions are often imaginary, yet, they are very annoying and may cause a mental depression developing into hysteria or melancholia (gloomy spirits). Symptoms. How are you to know that you have inflammation of the bladder? Among the most common manifestations of the condition, are pain on pressure over region of bladder when the bladder is inflamed—the least pressure will give great pain—there is a great bearing down sensation, with a desire to make water often. APRIL 11,1914 and the least amount—even a teaspoonful—will give great pain. The urine is often cloudy. It may contain blood and pus cells. Later on, there is a sediment in the bottom of the vessel. Every individual should look at his urine once in great information of what is going on in the system. The odor of the urine is bad, has a putrid and ammoniacal odor or smells like ammonium. There is slight fever, and often chills, or chilly sensations. A good thing to do when in this condition is to have the urine examined. For the pains, take a good hot bath, hot blond drinks, empty the bowels with salts and large onema, use hot water bag over the region of bladder (women will do the same with the addition of a hot douche). Drink plenty of water, cut out all alcoholies and stimulating drinks, such as tea and coffee, and rost quietly in bed. One always feels better with inflammation of bladder, white lying quietly in bed on the back. ! If you are not relieved shortly, you should send for your family physician. Save your urine to hand him for examination, for it is very important that an early diagnosis be made, and early treatment instituted so as to prevent serious complications. Don't use "Holland" gin, nor turpentine, nor hot whisky for bladder troubles. These "dopes" will make your trouble worse. Board of Health Notes: Are you enlisted in the save the babies movement? There is something that every one can do in a work of this kind and no one should fail to give his best help to make the baby saving campaign a great big success. We eat three times a day, but must breathe 18 times a minute. And every breath we take should be of good fresh air, not stale, second-hand or used, castoff air either. Few of us will eat tainted food, but most of us breathe tainted air. This moves us to say that if we were as careful about the air we breathe as we are about the food we eat the death rate from the dirty air diseases would soon reach the vanishing point. The Department of Health is anxious to do its full share in making Chicago the cleanest city in the world. If there are conditions in your vicinity that need attention, such as overflowing manure boxes, dirty premises, vaunt lots covered with rubbish and flith and you have not been able to get them cleaned up send your complaints to the department and they will be given prompt attention. During the month of March just ended, 602 persons in Chicago were killed with pneumonia, a dirty-air disease. This means that there were practically twenty deaths a day from a preventable disease. For the same period there were 338 deaths from tuberculosis, all forms, a little more than half the number of deaths caused by pneumonia. From now on the death rate from pneumonia will drop, reaching its low point during the outdoor months and beginning to rise again with the coming of cold weather when people shut themselves in dry overheated conditions. Nothing is plainer than the fact that there are many people in Chicago who are still sleeping in closed bedrooms and who have yet to learn that plenty of fresh air all the time is the dominant factor in promoting bodily health and vigor. Some sixty odd seal hunters lost their lives the other day in the north Atlantic ocean and all the newspapers carried front page stories of the terrible and pathetic fate of these unfortunate men. But for the week end March 28th of this year one hundred and fifty-seven people here in Chicago were killed by pneumonia, and while perhaps every one of these deaths might have been prevented, there were no head lines, no story at all, in fact, and no concern manifested by anybody. Nor does the fact that there were 4,869 deaths in Chicago in 1913 from this same disease furnish any cause for comment. It all means that until people learn to ventilate their homes and work places the pneumon a death rate will remain as it is now, appallingly high. A government report recently issued tells us that fully fifty per cent of all the school children in the United States have defective teeth and are in need of treatment in order that serious and permanent harm may not result. It has also been found that fully twenty-five per cent are defective in vision to the extent that it amounts to a serious hindrance to their normal progress in their school work. Parents should not neglect the care of their children's eyes and teeth, and when notified by the medical school inspector that such defects exist, should see to it that proper treatment is given without delay. It all means giving the child a chance. CHIEF OF POLICE PRAISES BRAVERY OF CITIZEN W. L. Sledge Captures White Macrane and is Commended in Letter for His Bravery and Quick Action. W. L. Sledge, a well known resident of the Y. M. C. A., was praised for his bravery and quick action in a letter sent to him Saturday by Chief of Police Gleason. He caught Michael Nathan, 19 years old, of 2126 Washburne avenue, after the latter is alleged to have struck and attempted to rob Mrs. Anna Lipka of 9 East 29th street, Friday night. Mrs. Lipka and Michael Nathan are both white. Mr. Sledge was on his way to deliver a speech at a political meeting when he saw a man running down an alley at 38th street near Wabash ave. He followed down the alley which was very dark, and captured his man. She Had Tried. "Papa, mamma says that one half the world doesn't know how the other half live." "Well, she shouldn't blame herself, dear. It isn't her fault."