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DEFENDER POPULAR GIRL CONTEST FOR DIAMOND RING IS NOW ON Boley, Oklahoma, Million Dollar Black City LATEST NEWS If You See It In The Defender It's So Boley, Knights of Pullman Port Okla of Pythias orters Are Knights of Pythias Have Gala Week at Evanston Pullman Porters Are Happy Over New Pension Plan Madam Preston of Detroit is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson, 224 East Second street. * * * * Miss Jones of Michigan, Mr. French of Sandusky, Professor Baily of Langston University and Madam Preston, all of whom were delegates to the National Educational Congress, spent a delightful afternoon last Wednesday at the Jacobson residence. --- --- VOL. IX., NO. 29. PULLMAN CO. TO PENSION ITS FAITHFULPORTERS Officials of Company Work Out Plan to Benefit Its 33,000 Employes, 7,000 of Which Are Afro-Americans, Many of Whom Have Spent Lifetime on the Road. PENSIONERS TO BE 70 YEARS OLD AND 20 IN SERVICE No Age Limit for Disabled Employes, Twenty Years' Service Being Only Requirement—Women to Be Retired at the Age of 65 Years. --- The announcement this week that the Pullman Company was to pension its old employees caused considerable interest and speculation in the families of the many porters living in and around Chicago. Sensational stories were afloat of princely sums to be awarded to selected men in the service, but a careful study of plan shows the contrary. The faithful porters will benefit under the new pension scheme but there are very few who will be benefited immediately. 33.000 Employes. The Pullman Company has 33,000 employees. Of this number more than 7,000, are Afro-Americans, principally employed as porters. The new pension plan includes all of its employees and has been issued in pamphlet form. Under its conditions employees who reach the age of 70 years and have been twenty years in the service of the company will be pensioned at the rate of 1 per cent for each year of service of the average monthly pay received during the last full year of employment. The lowest pension allowance is fixed at $15 a month. Employees who have been twenty or more years in the service of the company and have been disabled may be retired and pensioned. Women may be retired at the age of 65 years. NEW YORK STARS NO MATCH FOR AMERICAN GIANTS Local Team Victors in Two Games, Beating the Visitors Sunday 10 to 1 and Blanking Them on Monday 7 to 0. Sunday the American Giants won the opening game of their series with the New York Stars 10 to 1, poor work on the part of Pinto in the second inning and by Reese in the sixth costing five runs in each session. Catches by Lloyd and Hill were features. Blanked Monday. Monday the Giants shut out the Stars 7 to 0, the visitors proving helpless against the local men's attack. Charley Hill, a recruit of the Giants, worked against the visitors and held them to five scattered hits. Numerous errors and loose work by the visiting battery cost most of the runs. OUT IN ENGLEWOOD Mrs. Georgia Thomas of Kansas City, Missourl, is having a very pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. Lucy Tucker, 6022 Aberdeen street. Mrs. Anderson of Hamilton, Ohio, is in the city the guest of Mrs. Webb, 6555 Aberdeen street. Mrs. McKeney of 3563 Rhodes avenue is spending her vacation with Mrs. Chatman, 6140 Elizabeth street. The Ideal Woman's Club held their meeting Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Nellie Stafford, 6216 Aberdeen street. A fine program was rendered and a six months' report of the club was read. THE Chicago Defender WORLD'S LARGEST WEEKLY SATURDAY CHICAGO, JULY 18, 1914 SATURDAY NATIONAL EDUCA TIONAL CONGRESS ELECTS OFFICERS J. Silas Harris Re-elected President After Heated Discussion—Denounces Sunday Baseball and Split Skirts. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Oklahoma City, July 17.—The National Educational Congress has closed its sessions. The congress went on record as being opposed to some of the late-day styles in dress, against Sunday baseball and the use of intoxicating liquors. Other officers of the congress were elected as follows: First vice president, James French, Ohio; second vice president, Frank Montgomery, Winfield, Kan.; corresponding secretary, D. F. Abner, Wewoka, Okla.; assistant corresponding secretary, Maud E. Jones, Michigan; recording secretary, Mrs. Jula Embry, Colorado Springs, Colo.; assistant recording secretary, Mrs. L. J. James, Sapulpa, Okla.; railroad secretary, W. M. King, St. Louis; treasurer, Mrs. L. L. Sawmer, Chandler, Okla.; chairman executive committee, John Lambdon, Shawnee, Okla.; vice president for Oklahoma, H. J. A. Brazelton, Oklahoma City; vice president for Kansas, Charles Taylor, Leavenworth; vice president for Michigan, J. E. Ford; musical director, Mrs. Julia W. Breaux, Langston, Okla.; director of exhibits, Mrs. Frances Preston, Lansing, Mich.; attorney, J. Bradshaw Thorne, New York; statistician, Rev. J. M. Harris, Springfield, Mo. WALTER O'GRADY GETS AVERAGE OF 891/5. Mr. Walter O'Grady, the young piano instructor whose graduation from the teachers' department of Balatka's School of Music and Dramatic Art was noted in these columns last week, attained an average of 89 1/5, an unusually high mark. Musical authorities declare that an average of So shows considerable ability, and that Mr. O'Grady's is something remarkable. RACE ANTIPATHY SEEN IN BILL TO ARM CONDUCTORS Representative Clark of Florida Would Empower Washington Street Car Conductors to Carry Fire Arms and Billies—"Crackers" Would Incite Trouble Is Opinion. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Washington, D. C., July 17.—Representative Clark, of Florida, now comes forward with a bill to permit street car conductors in this city to carry revolvers and billies to protect themselves against obstreperous passengers. Of course, this bill is aimed at the race and the object of giving street car conductors police powers, and right to carry fire arms and billies is to make it easy for them to beat up Afro-American passengers on the slightest provocation. The "cracker" street car conductors here, if thus empowered, would make separate cars unnecessary for the reason they could billie or shoot Afro-Americans attempting to board cars, and then say that it was to preserve order or in self-defense. Men of the race, if the bill became a law, would take to the street cars, feeling that "cracker" conductors would incite trouble just to get an opportunity to display their police powers and their weapons of defense. --- WILL OFFENSIVE RACIAL TERMS HURT ISAAC BOND'S CASE Alleged "Copper Colored Man" Suspected of Murdering Ida G. Leegson October 5th, 1913, on Trial in Judge McDonald's Court This Week. CLARENCE S. DARROW AND J. GRAY LUCAS DEFEND HIM. Attorneys Have to Combat Strong Circumstantial Evidence and the General Spirit of Condemnation That Prevails When the Prisoner is an Afro-American. Sharing publicity with the murderers of Spencer, "the hammer man," was the finding of the strangled body of Ida G. Leegson in a vacant lot near Argo, Ill., on October 5, 1913. But the murder of the Leegson woman was made more sensational by reason that the last person alleged to be seen with the slain was a "copper colored" man and it was at once declared that he was a NEGRO and the police hunt began. The yellow press was in its glory; flaring headlines announced that a "burly copper colored Negro" had been arrested in St. Louis or that a "husky Darky," answering the description of the "copper colored brute," had been taken from a box car in Memphis. After the wholesale arrest of numerous Afro-Americans in all parts of the country, Isaac Bond was arrested and charged with the crime. He has been confined in the county jail for many months and is on trial this week in Judge McDonald's branch of the criminal court. He is being defended by Clarence S. Darrow, the celebrated, criminal lawyer, and J. Gray Lucas, an attorney of his own race. Bond's defense, it is said, will be an alibl to the effect that he was in Gary, Ind., the night the crime was committed. His attorneys, however, have a strong chain of circumstantial evidence to controvert. "I Think," Says Witness. A gold watch figures in the case and a South State street pawnbroker "thinks that Bond looks like the man who pledged it in his place the next day." Fact is all of the state's witnesses "think" that he is the man that they saw, and although condemned through the efforts of a prejudiced press, it is hoped that even handed justice will prevail and that the evidence and not grit terms and prejudice will count in the case of Isaac Bond. Many noted white men and women have attended the trial and the majority of the citizens of both races believe him guiltless of this crime. The ex-mayor of Gary was one of Bond's witnesses. WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH SOME OTHER PARTY Little Rock, Ark., July 17—Arkansas Republicans will make a determined fight to elect a United States Senator in the coming election, for the first time in many years. Harry Myers, several times a candidate for Governor on the Republican ticket, and until recently supervisor of the government reservation at Hot Springs, was nominated by acclamation June 14 by the state Republican convention. He warned the Afro-Americans against attempting to be too officious in party affairs. Unfortunate Isaac Bond. "I Think," Says Witness. CHICAGO, JULY 18, 1914 Million a Week at New Per AFRO-AMERICANS CONTROL ALABAMA FARM LAND Own one-fourth of Entire Agricultural Land—Farming 500,000 More Acres Than They Did in 1900, Having an Aggregate Value of $97,370,000. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Montgomery, Ala., July 17.—Afro-American farmers own or control 5,100,000 acres of land in the state of Alabama alone, or 350,000 more acres than they controlled in 1900. The Afro-American farmers of this state have under control 3,563,000 acres of improved land, and at the present time they are farming 500,000 more acres of improved land than they were cultivating in 1900. In ten years the number of race farmers increased 17.3 per cent, and now they own or control one-fourth of all the farm property in Alabama, having an aggregate value of $97,370,000, or 10.75 per cent more farm property that they controlled at the beginning of the ten-year period. MRS. CHAS. SEALS IN SERIOUS CONDITION Mrs. Charles Seals, 3315 State street, wife of Captain Seals, Knights of Pythias Quartermaster and acting adjutant, who went to Asheville, N. C., to Dr. Smith's Sanitarium for her health, is reported in a very serious condition. Mrs. Seals is a native of Saulberry, N. C., and has many friends in Chicago. GEORGE POPE IS MARRIED In covering the Knights of Pythias Encampment at Evanston, a reporter for the Chicago Defender ran across George Pope and discovered that he had recently been married to Miss Georgia Francis, also of Evanston. Congratulations, George, but remember the Defender will find you out. Joseph Mackey Walker. Master Joseph Mackey Walker arrived in the city last fall with his aunt, Mrs. Chas. Mackey, who had spent the summer with his parents at Richmond, Ky. Little Joe at once entered Douglas School at 32nd and Prairie Ave. There he remained until school closed in June. He proved to be quite a bright pupil and received promotion in all his classes. On Sunday night, July 12, he returned to his parents in Richmond. His presence will be much missed in the neighborhood as his pleasant childish smile and politeness won him many friends. He was a frequent visitor at The Chicago Defender office, the home of the Mackeys being in the same building. CHILD DIES AFTER WHIPPING; MOB LYNCHES WOMAN One Hundred and Fifty South Carolina Outlaws Bold Under the Reign of the Arch Fiend Blease—Brutally Murder Defenseless Woman. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Charleston, S. C., July 17.—When a mob numbering more than one hundred and fifty took Mrs. Rosa Carson from the jail at Orangeburg, Sunday, and brutally lynched her, they not only again placed a bloody mark against the South, but they upset two cherished traditions; one that the South revered its "Black mammies," the other that college towns were immune from "lynch law." Rose Carson was "mammy" to the child whose death after an alleged whipping caused the outrage and Orangeburg boasts of many institutions of learning. Murder Child's Nurse. It is the same old story of a blood-thirsty hand of "crackers" made bold by the fiendish hatred of the Afro-American by Cole Blease, the governor, only the so-called cause was a little unusual. D. F. Hells (note the name), hot-tempered child, was corrected by its nurse. Later it was taken ill and died and she was thrown into jail. The many years of care and devotion of "mammy" for the child and the rapidity with which some diseases carry off human beings were forgotten as the mob swung the innocent and defenseless woman's body from a telegraph pole. But what cared they when the governor saqctions such crimes? WALDO W. TYLER IN HARD EXAMINATION Son of Former Auditor of the Navy Department Successfully Passes Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Columbus, O., July 17—Waldo W. Tyler, son of Ralph W. Tyler, former auditor of the navy at Washington and noted newspaper writer, passed the pharmacy examination before the Ohio board of pharmacy last week. Young Tyler has been a student of the Ohio State University pharmacy department, taking the four-year course. The Ohio examination is regarded as among the hardest given by any state. The executive committee of the Citizen's Political Equality League met last Monday night. Dr. W. H. Davis was unanimously endorsed for representative for the Third Senatorial district. Mr. S. B. Turner was endorsed from the First district. Mr. Henry Sherman Goins, who had been endorsed for county commissioner at a previous meeting declined to run, but nominated Mr. W. R. Cowan, who was unanimously endorsed. At the next meeting of the league senatorial committeemen from the First and Third districts will be named. TO MEET Mrs. Jennie A. Hatcher, G. H. P.; Sir J. R. Mays; Mrs. Henrietta P. Lee, H. P., and Sir M. Walton, P. D. M., of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor leave for Jacksonville, Ill., Monday to attend the sessions of that order which will continue throughout the entire week. All matter for publication in this department must reach the office not later than Wednesday night—Ed. LATE POLITICAL NEWS KNIGHTS OF TABOR SPECIAL NOTICE. SATURDAY PRICE ar Blac K. OF P. AN CALANTH ANNU K. OF P. AND COURT OF CALANTHE HOLD 23rd ANNUAL SESSION TWO VIEWS OF THE BOND CASE The Detestable Methods of the Police on One Side and Clarence Darrow's Love for Justice on the Other. Bond's statement under oath is a fair sample of how the police try to railroad Afro-Americans to jail. This is Bond's statement: "I never murdered that woman," Bond shouted. "I am an honest man. Capt. Halpin would call witnesses into his office to look at my picture and then he would call me in for identification. That's the way the witnesses identified an honest man." Hon. Clarence S. Darrow's sincere interest in the Afro-American led him to interest himself in the case of this unfortunate man. He laid aside such important matters meaning many thousands of dollars for him to plead for justice for a forsaken human being. Does the race appreciate such unselfishness, and is it not high time for them to get together themselves? MAYBELLE M'LEAN FINDS HER GRANDMOTHER Small "Ad" in the Chicago Defender Brings Together Relatives Parted for Twenty Years—Grandchild Tells of Happiness. There is great happiness in a home in Ashcroft, British Columbia, this week, and this joyous state was brought about by the Chicago Defender in promptly locating a/relative. In the issue of the Defender of June 27 appeared a small "ad" reading "Wants to Find Her Grandmother." Mrs. Darnell was the party sought, but the remainder of the story is best told by the following letter: "Ashcroft, B. C., July 6, 1914. "Editor Defender: I want to thank you and to praise your paper for locating my grandmother in such a short time. I received a letter from her today, and I can't say how pleased I am, but you know how you would feel if you had not heard or received any word from your people in twenty years. So I thank you again, and if you will send me the rates of your paper, by the year I will send back the money for it. Hoping to receive an answer by return mail I beg to remain, "Yours truly, "MAYBELLE M'LEAN. "Postoffice Box 13." Mrs. Darnell resides in Chicago, and promptly telephoned to this office when she read the advertisement. BISHOP WALTERS SWITCHES SUPPORT FROM ROSS TO COSEY Reported in Washington That Distinguished Prelate Now Favors President Wilson's Selection for Recorder of Deeds, Instead of Man Who Banked on His Support. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Washington, July 17.—The latest dope in the contest for the recordership, the office recently held by Henry Lincoln Johnson, is that Bishop Walters, who Candidate Ross thinks is behind him, has endorsed the candidacy of Albert Cosey, the New Jersey candidate, and for the reason, it is reported, that the President and his secretary, Jos. Tumulty, are for Cosey, if an Afro-American is selected. However, Ross, the Buffalo-Detroit candidate, left here last week feeling sanguine that the Bishop was for him alone. The President appears to be a no hurry about making the appointment, and some incline to the opinion that if he appoints a man of the race, he will await until Congress adjourns and make a recess appointment. In that event, the appointee might serve until confirmed, but he could draw no salary until confirmed, for the reason that the vacancy occurred while Congress was in session. At least that is the opinion in some quarters. PRICE 5 CENTS HOME EDITION ck City AND COURT OF THE HOLD 23rd ANNUAL SESSION First State Encampment of Uniform Ranks Fills Evanston with Members and Friends of the Order, Who Enjoy Week of Pleasant Meetings and Varied Entertainment. MAGNIFICENT STREET PARADE DELIGHTS ARISTOCRATIC RESIDENTS Big Band Concert, Reception and Ball at Patten Gymnasium—Grand Chancellor Dr. A. A. Wesley, John R. Auter, W. H. Twiggs, Colonel H. H. Biggs, Captain Jerry Reed and Others in Charge of Arrangements. By Carey B. Lewis. Camp Ruben A. Ware, Evanston, Ill., July 17—Evanston, the city of brotherly love, temperance and Christianity, gave a warm welcome to the delegates to the twenty-third session Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of the Jurisdiction of Illinois, which convened on Tuesday of this week at the Young Men's Christian Association at Evanston. This noble band of Pythians, traveling under the banner of Damon and Pythias, with Couris of Calanthes to the right and left, was given the keys to the city by Mayor James R. Smart. It was the most magnificent gathering that has ever assembled in the city of Evanston. Doctors, lawyers, business men, editors, ministers, mechanics, miners and hundreds of intelligent and cultured women were present to hear the words of welcome and responses. Mayor Smart's Address. Mayor Smart, who is a stalwart Republican and a friend to the race in Evanston, did not send a proxy as other mayors have done on similar occasions, but was there and remained until the last address was delivered. He was pleasing and delightful to hear. He showed that he knew about the progress of the race, and took great pleasure in referring to the good citizens of the Afro-American race of that city. The new Y. M. C. A. building, he said, was a credit to the race, and it was the co-operation of the races in the building of this wonderful institution that gave him confidence that there is much in a people who were made as he, only different in color. He referred to the remarkable address that was delivered at the same institution by Dr. George C. Hall, and this gave him greater encouragement to look for better things from the race. The mayor told the delegates that they were welcome to all the parks and schools and city institutions and especially to the new waterworks, as they were strictly temperate. The main auditorium was packed and at the conclusion of his address he was loudly applauded. Mrs. Ella B. Smith of Chicago rendered a solo that completely captivated the audience. The number was "Come Out," and when her voice rang out it was as sweet as a bell, making her high notes with perfect ease. She sang for an encore "Coming Through the Rye." The Eloquent Shaw Responds. The Eloquent Shaw Responds. Attorney R. A. J. Shaw, known to the grand lodge as the 'Chesterefiedian orator, responded to the mayor. Attorney Shaw was in the best of spirits and he told of the responsibility of such a noble order as the Knights of Pythias in solving vexed race questions, and discussed with great intelligence the power of co-operation of the races in all things religious, moral, industrial and financial. He said that America was a great melting pot and that all races should be given an equal chance, and their rights should be respected. That there should be no race distinction. That a man should be taken for what he is really worth. That it is character and manhood that make a real citizen. He thanked the mayor for his kindness in seeing that the Knights of Pythias were tendered the Northwestern athletic field and the Patten gymnasium. He told the mayor to take back to the citizens of Evanston the report that he addressed a race-loving and progressive people (Continued on page 7.) O AGE TWO CHANCE FOR AFRO-AMERICAN BOYS TO ENTER WEST POINT Twelve Vacancies in the United States Military Academy in 1915 to Be Filled by Illinois Appointments—Senator Lewis and Congressmen from 11 Districts Each Have One. APPLICANT MUST BE STURDY AS HE WILL HAVE TO FIGHT. Major Young and Lieutenant Flipper Went Through With Flying Colors, So Can Another Boy—Unwritten Law Since Their Time That "No Afro-American Need Apply" Should Not Dampen Ambition of Determined Boy. There will be twelve vacancies in the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1915, and these twelve vacancies are to be filled by the appointment of lads from Illinois. United States Senator J. Hamilton Lewis and the congressmen from the Second, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth Ninth, Twelfth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth. Twentleth, Twenty-first and Twenty-third districts are each entitled to one appointment. The attention of the boys of Afro-American parentage in Chicago and throughout Illinois is directed to these vacancies with the hope that one or more of them will successfully pass the examinations for these much coveted appointments. Young and Ellipser Did It. Young and Pipper Did It. The ambition of the average boy is to be a soldier and it is with pardonable pride that the officers consploucous in the field and in the service of the United States army point to the splendid training that they received at West Point. The Afro-American race has had its graduates, memory only recalling Lieutenant Pipper and Major Charles Young, now United States military instructor at Liberia, Africa. They passed through West Point with flying colors. Since their time there have been no other members of the race to qualify for appointment. Next year, however, there will be abundant chance and surely the great state of Illinois can furnish a boy of the race to blazon the way again through West Point. More Courage Needed. There is no doubt that many lads can measure up to the mental and physical requirements of the examinations, as one or two have done before, but unfortunately they were deterred by want of a little more backbone. From the earliest days of the famous academy it has been known that no weakling ever went through West Point. This did not apply particularly to any race, but one boy some years ago backed out on this account. Now the call is to the gentlemanly and intelligent youth of today whose hardiness has made them the pride of parents and associates and which has brought renown to their school or college in athletic sports. Nothing should Hinder. Prejudice on account of color is to be encountered everywhere and it should be the last thought when competitive examinations are to be held. Make the start, go side by side with the other fellow in every test, and if merit alone counts it is up to you. If having equaled or excelled in examination that is another matter extremely vital at this time. The ambitious boy with the life of a soldier in view will not allow anything to deter him if he wants to be a West Point graduate. There will be twelve vacancies to fill next year and the question is will a boy of the race fill one of them? MRS. MARSH CRAIG AT HOME Mrs. Marsh Craig (Nolisy) 3002 FOREst avenue, after four months' stay in Memphis, Tenn., returned to the city the latter part of last week like a whirlwind; heavily veiled with white dress and white canvas shoes she dropped out of a taxi and asked her husband if Mrs. Craig was home. He said "no, madam, she is in Memphis. What's your errand?" "Well, I don't guess that's any of your business," she told him, whereupon he went into the house and closed the door in his wife's face. As he did so, she called him back and said, "why, Marsh, don't you know your 'honey?' Well, well, "Nolisy," is this you, and then a reporter for the Defender who saw the parlay from across the street went over and she began talking about Memphis and how the street cars are worked and how nice the people are in the town. She thinks the natives are the finest she has met in any section of the country. Our reporter then asked her would she go back. "Yes, I'll go back; that's the place to live. The wealthy white people are just as nice as our Chicago people and believe me I am sure to spend this fall and winter in that village." THE WOMEN'S CIVIC LEAGUE The Women's Civic League met in the reading room of Quinn Chapel last Sunday to elect delegates for the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs which is to be held at Wilberforce, Ohio, in August. Mrs. J. C. Anderson, the president, was elected first delegate, Mrs. Cordella West was elected second delegate. One year's subscription to the Defender entitles you to cast twenty-five votes for the most popular girl in Chicago. She will receive a diamond ring. AT THE STATE CAPITOL. Rodgers' Neway Letter of Events of Interest During the Week in Springfield. Springfield, Ill., July 17.—This has been the hottest week Springfield ever saw before. * * Politics is getting acute. Candidates are bobbing up like mushrooms. Saturday was the first "filling day" and everybody wanted to be first, a very unreasonable thing. You can't all be first. * * On July 26 quarterly conference will be held at Grace M. E. church. Rev. M. Boles will be in charge. Tomorrow (Sunday) Rev. W. F. Walker, pastor of Grace M. E. church, will hold a quarterly meeting at Pittsfield for the district superintendent. Tomorrow at Grace M. E. church the services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Watts and a preacher from Decatur. * * The Eighth regiment will go in camp on July 26 and remain for one week. * * Misses Eulalia and Georgia Osby attended the Sunday school convention at Champaign. They returned July 13. * * The new hotel is going up. * * Mr. Robert Taylor was at Kahkua Mounds, St. Clair, this week, in the interest of the state museum of natural history in which he is employed. * * Mr. Robert A. Byrd, who has been touring the state in the interest of the U. B. F. lodge, and proprietor of the Nickelodeon here, has returned. * * Paul Payne, one of the star walters at the Leland, is wild over the Defender. * * Mr. F. R. Wilkins was at Havana Sunday and proved himself some fisherman. * * The Giants defeated the Virden (white) last Sunday. you cannot beat "them" Sunday, unless, of course, you play ball. Decatur Brownies will be back Sunday, the 26th. * * July 26 will be one of the biggest days we had this year. * * The building where C. C. Lee was formerly conducting a saloon, but which burned several months ago, is being rebuilt. * * Major Duncan, Geo. W. Wells and J. H. White attended the Grand Lodge, K. of P., this week, at Evanson, Ill. * * The Daughters of Jerusalem Home had a tag day July 11 for the benefit of their home. * * Wm. Logan, a veteran barber, died at the Turbuecles hospital, Saturday evening, at 5 p. m. * * North Street church is being repaired and will be completed July 19. * * The Daughters of Jerusalem have had their home painted and it presents a fine appearance. They hope to make the last payment in September. * * Franklin Dent, a veteran of the Civil war and old citizen, died suddenly Saturday evening at his home, 505 East Dibert avenue. * * Champion Lodge No. 15, F. and A. M., raised a class of eight members July 12 at Diamond Lodge hall, K. of P. KALAMAZOO. Kalamazoo, Mich., July 17.—The reception given by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Dunbar Club in honor of the grammar school graduates, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Dungill, 523 Walbridge street, was a grand success. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion, potted plants and flowers in profusion, while Chinese lanterns cast their lights and shadows over the inspiring scene. The ladies of the auxiliary wore gowns of pure white, relieved by pink carnations and a spray of fern leaves. Mrs. T. C. Johnson acted as toast mistress. Miss Freda Scott presided at the organ, and Rev. J. A. Dungill offered the invocation. The president of the Ladies' Auxiliary, Mrs. E. W. Edwards, gave the welcoming address, Dr. A. B. Cleage, the president of the Dunbar Club, gave the principal address to the graduates. It was filled with wholesome advice, timely warning and yet highly optimistic, which was preceded by remarks of Rev. E. W. Edwards, Rev. T. C. Johnson, Miss Eta Hill, Miss Johnson of Wilberforce, Ohio, also Miss Minkle Russell and Mr. W. Stafford. At the close of the exercises each of the graduates were called upon for remarks who responded cheerfully. A number of teachers and scholars from other states and cities were present. Fifty guests responded to invitations. All departed at a late hour, voting it to be one of the most brilliant and inspiring meetings yet held by the club. Light refreshments were served. Mrs. Carrie Bayless, D. N. G. for state of Michigan, accompanied by Mrs. Ida Walker, M. N. G. of Ann Arbor Household, made their annual visit to Kalamazoo Celery City Household 1088. While in the city they were the guests of Mrs. Minnie Simmonds. Mrs. Simmonds gave an informal reception on Thursday, the 2nd, from two to five o'clock in honor of the guests. Mrs. Chas. Wood also entertained with a dinner at 7 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Simmonds are both on the slick list. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Taborn are the happy parents of a nine and a half pound daughter, Bayneita May, born July 2. Mrs. Taborn was formerly Vera May White. Mrs. Rebecca James, lady barber, has returned to Jackson on account of illness. B. Y. P. U. of Second Baptist gave a fine program Sunday evening, July 2. Opened by singing hymn 81 and 105, prayers by Mrs. Mary Pilphs; Scripture reading, Psalm 150, by Mr. E. L. Shepard Sleek; reading by Miss H. L. Boyd; singing on pgge 150, and a few minutes given to discussion of the lesson. Open by Mrs. Mary Pilphs, followed by the pastor; solo by Mr. Sylvester Phillips; recitation by Chas. Wood, "Friendship"; vocal solo by Miss Freida Scott; closing remarks by president; closing song, "Never Give Up." Mrs. J. C. Cypert, 3518 La Salle street, had as her guest last week Mrs. Catherine Hall of Milwaukee, WI. Saturday afternoon she entertained a number of ladies at tea in honor of the visitor, followed by a box party at a south side theater at night. Mrs. Hall left for her home Sunday morning delighted with her visit. Tuskegee Institute Perfects Its Animal Breeding Department —Line of Work in Which Race Excels Now Profitable Industry—Memphis Trading Stalls Report Prices 20 % Higher Than Last Year. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Tuskegee Institute, Ala., July 17.—Time was when it was said that every man of African descent could train a horse and charm a mule; but the demand for good horses and better mules throughout the country has created a demand for a scientific and not a general knowledge of livestock. The advent of the horseself vehicle instead of decreasing the demand for horses and mules has increased the demand, and the supply seems unable to keep up. All this is explained in the widening of farm interests in every section of the country, particularly in the South. Prices and Demand Go Up. Free and Demand Go Up. The mule markets of Missouri report that there was never more than now a bigger call on them for good animals, and the horse markets in both the east and west are searching every section for good horses. The big trading stalls in Memphis in their last bulletin report that prices for good mules and horses are 20 per cent higher than last year, and that well-bred animals find an easter market than at any time since 1892. Instead of going down it is reported that the calling price of mules and horses has steadily gone up since the automobile industry began. Study Animal from Hoof to Mane. Tuskegee Institute has long recognized this increasing demand for good animals and has sought to raise its department of mule and horse breeding and the care of such animals, to the highest state of efficiency. This division of the school's agricultural department has a corps of competent instructors who know how to breed and care for such animals to maturity. There are in the department at present 150 head of horses and mules and a number of fine specimens of horse and mule colts which have been bred on the school grounds. There is a veterinary department in charge of a graduate veterinarian, where horses and mules are studied from hoof to mane, and where a thorough knowledge of diseases and treatment of animals is given to a large number of young men each year. 77 ATTORNEY CLARENCE S. DARROW. TACOMA. WASH. Tacoma, Wash., July 17. The Baptist Sunday school extended an invitation to Allen's A. M. E. Sunday school to attend their annual picnic July 12, at Pt. Defiance Park. The cordial relations manifested should result in a union picnic in the future. * * * Among the out-of-town visitors seen on the streets during the past week were Mr. and Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Cheers of Everett, Mr. and Mrs. Davis of Seattle. Mrs. Davis rendered a beautiful solo Sunday at the evening service at Allen Chapel. * * * The N. A. A. C. P. held its forum meeting at the Baptist church Sunday, July 12. The meetings are well attended and keep the people proused to recent discriminations. * * * Mrs. Mable Davis and children and Miss Ernestine Fuller spent the week end in Seattle. * * * In recording the happenings of Tacoma, and the doings of its Afro-citizens along social, literary and financial lines, it would be a travesty on progress not to mention a the great work of social uplift inaugurated by the Christian element of the community. At present Allen's A. M. E. church, under the auspices of the Y. M. and W. Y. C. a, are preparing to establish reading rooms and a gymnasium in the basement of their beautiful church, also the large of their ground immediately in the rear of the church will be used for a tennis court and crounge grounds. The pastor, Dr. H. M. Collins, B. D., is young, progressive and possessed of the thought that man was born to live as well as to die, and that the functions of a great church and Christian civilization are to teach mankind how to live as well as prepare him to die. Dr. Collins has taken the initiative in this enterprise for the young people of the church and is being ably assisted by the entire membership and friends. Too much praise cannot be given those who were instrumental in launching this movement to keep our young people off the streets. * * * Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Brown of 210 Pugallup avenue are associated with Mr. Brown's sister in opening a santarium in Houston, Tex. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are spending their vacation on Mt. Ranier. CURRENT EVENTS IN SOUTH BEND Interesting Events In the Famous Manufacturing City of the Hoosier State. By J. A. Henderson. South Bend, Ind., July 17.—Mrs. O. Newell, formerly of South Bend, who has been residing in Indianapolis, returned to her native hearth and will remain indefinitely. * * Mrs. W. C. Chavious has returned to Edmore, Mich., to the bedside of her brother who is critically ill. * * Mr. J. H. Hutchinson is contemplating spending the remainder of the year at Birmingham, Ala. * * The Benedicts were in their glory on the 4th at Riverside park, while their better halves are enjoying the cool breezes in the cozy nook of this beautiful park. The gents were sweltering in a broiling sun trying to amuse the little ones who amused them very much with untrained vocal solos. * * Mrs. C. E. Allen will have her report of the Michigan conference published in our next issue. * * Quite a few South Benders will spend a few days recreating at Mt. Clemens, Mich. * * The third annual outing of St. Peter's Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 31, will be held at Benton Harbor, Mich., on the 31st. Special rates to those wishing to attend. Mr. Wm. Manning, L. L. Robers, E. N. Stewart, C. A. Hush, J. H. Gordon, J. W. Wade and A. Dungey is the committee of arrangements. * * J. W. Thomas, L. L. D., is meeting with great success in the criminal and civil courts of this city. * * Church goers were treated to one of the best sermons ever delivered in South Bend by Rev. C. A. Frazier, the "boy preacher," on last Sunday morning. * * Rev. W. M. Taylor of the New York conference arrived in the city on Thursday to take charge of the case on the 23rd. * * The smart set met with a surprise on the 9th inst., when the beautiful lawn of Mrs. Price was released to their comfort. Messrs. Gault, Bridgman and Poston assisted the hostess in entertaining her guests. Recitation, games, music and other amusements were indulged in to the joy of those present. * * America her Washington, South Bend may not have such people of renown as the first mentioned, but she has in her midst one of the most beloved Afro-American women that ever lived in the person of Mrs. John E. Hutchinson. * * The A. B. C.'s beat the Toroks Sunday, July 12, by the score of 13 to 0. The manager of the locals has secured within the last four weeks five new players, making now what the fans call "stone wall" infield. The new additions are A. Bennett, 2b; L. Jackson ss.; Mr. Davis, 3b; T. Bell, c, and H. Davis, p. The only original players used in last Sunday's game were L. Weaver, 1b; V. Johnson, cf, and C. Weaver, m; Wilson, p. H. Davis filled right field and Wilson, the mute "southpaw," hurled some mighty fancy balls, allowing only two hits and fanned fifteen men. Next Sunday the Gergacz nine will visit the Afro-American boys on the home grounds, on Notre Dame street. M. T. BAILEY ENTERS THE REAL ESTATE AND COLLECTION BUSINESS. M. T. Bailey, formerly a representative of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers for fourteen years, in the western field, has resigned and entered the real estate and collection business. Is now manager of The Bailey Realty Company, with offices at 708, 184 W. Washington St., and 3638 State St. Telephones Main 4153 and Douglas 5295, and solicits your patronage—adv. THE TEXAS CLUB. The Texas Club met Sunday, July 12, at the home of Mrs. John Victor, 4742 Fifth avenue. The largest crowd in the history of the club rendezvoused at their flat amid the clouds, and the dainty luncheon prepared by the hostess proved that Texas has chefs as well as colonels, doctors and lawyers. The club was addressed by Mrs. Gaudon Jackson in a very classical way. The officers of the club are Dr. M. A. Majors, president; Miss D. Mckinley, vice president; Mrs. Woodlee, secretary. Fifteen years in General Private Practice and Laboratory Prosthesis. Every modern appliance to render operations on the teeth and extraction painless. The patronage of ladies and children solicited. Lady assistant. AMERICAN HAIR GROWER NATURE'S OWN REMEDY Has stood the test of years. Will positively promote the growth of hair and prevent dandruff. Makes the hair fine and silky and nourishes it to grow long and straight. Prevents the hair from falling out. A finely perfumed hair dressing. Endorsed by Hair Dressers. Thousands of testimonials to prove all we say. AMERICAN HAIR GROWER CO. 8030 PRAIRIE AVE. CHICAGO AGENTS WANTED RACE WOMAN WINS CONTEST; SOUTH PAPERS DILEMMA Offers Prize for Best Argument Against Female Suffrage, Mrs. Goode Is Declared Winner—Her Photograph Is Requested But Consternation Reigns When Her Color Is Discovered. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Richmond, Va., July 17. The following story is first-class material for moving pictures. It could be entitled "A Race Tragedy," and tragedy it is, mixed with comedy, the result of a careless confusion of the race and suffrage questions. The Richmond News-Leader, -like nearly all other popular papers in the South, is opposed to the entry of the race into political matters. It is also opposed to the grant of suffrage to women. It recently offered a prize of $10 for the best argument against female suffrage. The Best Ever This evoked a generous response, no less than 625 answers being received. The "contest editor," who had to read them all carefully, declared that "no more interesting reading ever came under his observation" and that no decision was ever so difficult. Finally the "very excellent answer" of a Mrs. Goode was adjudged the best. The decision was announced and Mrs. Goode was requested by mail to send a photograph of herself for reproduction as the winner of the prize. This request was replied to, by the malling of the picture of a comely Afro-American woman. Of course an unforeseen pressure of other matter prevented the 'paper from publishing the picture it had solicited. Hurts Own Doctrine The sympathy of white champions is due to the News-Leader, but it is getting more denunciation. It is accused of criminal carelessness in not having specifically limited the contest to white women. Moreover it committed treason to its race by unknowingly having permitted the production of a woman of the rank above those of her presumable 624 white competitors and thus damaging the fundamental theory that the Afro-American is an inferior being mentally as well as racially. The doctrine of race superiority is malmed in the house of its friends. THE SICK. List of Your Friends Under a Phyel- elan's Care at Home or in the Hospitals. Mr. Matthews of 6029 Loomis street is still very sick. Under the care of Dr. U. G. Dalley, Swersie A. McGooden is able to smile and show her dimples once more. Mrs. Maud Ivy of 6237 Ada street is reported better this week. Mr. Campbell of 734 W. 65th street is still very sick at his residence. Mrs. Mary Bush, 3637 Dearborn street, is recovering rapidly at the Post Graduate hospital after a serious operation performed last week. Mrs. Frank B. Waring has been under the care of Dr. D. H. Williams, at St. Luke's hospital for the past week. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Youngstown, Ohio, July 17—Mrs. Hannah Boggess attended the missionary convention in Canton last week. * * * All the arrangements for the lawn fete at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Saunder, for Louisa Edwards Court of Clantha, Monday evening, July 20. * * * Mrs. Charles and children, Dortha and Bernice, of Massalin, are the guests of Mrs. C. Lother, Garlic street. * * * Mrs. Lillian Johnson will leave Sunday to visit relatives in Pennsylvania. * * * John Sawd of Pittsburgh, Pa., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. Jackson for a few days. * * * Mrs. John Williams and daughter, Lucei, of Erie, Pa., are the guests of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Brown, and Mrs. Dave Branoc. Miss Clara and Clarence Williams. * * * Mrs. Clarea Justs of Eastern Shore, Va., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Faufney of Morrison avenue. * * * Mrs. Samuel Boggess returned home from the convention in Canton, O. * * * Misses Helen and Bessie Castle and Mayola Lightfoot of Toledo are the guests of their cousin, Mrs. Jessie Parker, East Front street. * * Mrs. G. M. Fagan left Sunday for St. Louis to visit relatives. She was accompanied as far as Columbus by Mr. Fagan. * * * Rev. Harper, pastor of Third Baptist church, was in New Castle, Pa., Sunday. * * * Mrs. Rosa Smith and Mrs. Mattle of Springfield were the guests of Mrs. Hanah Boggess this week. LILLYDALE, THE BEAUTIFUL. With the Residents in the Southwestern Section of the City—All the News of the Week. Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes have moved into their beautiful little home at 9348 State street, where they will gladly welcome their friends. * * * Mr. and Mrs. H. Perry are improving their beautiful home at 9336 State street with water and sewer. * * * Little J. D. Trotter, Jr., of 16 W. 94th street is confined to his room with his foot that he accidently cut last Friday. * * * Lillydale is fastly improving. It has been announced that the State street cars will be extended through Lillydale to 119th street. Phone Douglas 5688 Hotel Pullman 3639, 3641, 3643 S. State St. Finest and largest colored hotel in America. First-class accommodations for married and single people. Everything new and up-to-date. Rooms by Day, 50c, 75c and $1.00 By Week, $2.25 and up. J. A. JONES, Prop. AUTHORITY The Fraternal Real Estate Compan M. C. GAINES, President W. T. GAINES, Jr., Treasurer EDUW. TIDRINGTON, Secretary Renting, Selling, Loans on 1st and 2nd Mortgages Telephone YARDS 1070 6155 Wentworth Ave. NOW OPEN JUSTAMERE INN SUMMER RESORT Corner Broadway Street and Empire Avenue BENTON HARBOR, MICH. Newest and most modern resort for select people. In the heart of the beautiful Michigan fruit belt. Rates $10 and up per week. Take Fair Plain or Michigan Street Car—Fare 5c. TELEPHONE 1160 VAL. P. MITCHEM, Proprietor EDWARD FELIX Looking for a Tailor? Are you looking for somebody who will build your new Spring Outfit and do it right? See. Adams, The Tailor 2939 South State Street PAGE FOUR NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE K.P. STATE ENCAMPMENT Uniform Rank Turns University Athletic Field into Tented City Where Large and Admiring Crowds Watch the Knights Drill Every Afternoon—Band Concert and Reception. CHICAGO DEFENDER HAS SPECIAL QUARTERS Staff Correspondent in Attendance from Beginning of Encampment Noting the Events as They Occurred for the Many Friends of the Order. (By a Staff Correspondent.) Camp Renben A. Ware, Evanston, Ill., July 17.—For the first time in the history of the Knights of Pythias the Uniform Rank followed in the path of many of her sister states and pitched tents at the Northwestern campus at Evanston, and by general order of General J. M. Lawrence, commanding, this act set in motion the first biennial encampment of the Uniform Rank of the Jurisdiction of Illinois. Last Sunday this beautiful campus was turned into a tented city resembling on a small scale the regiments in camp at Springfield. The camp is under the command of Colonel H. H. Biggs of the First Regiment of Illinois. Last Sunday with a hot sun pouring down upon the soldiers (99 degrees in the shade) several companies from Chicago with their various officers pitched camp, and within a few hours headquarters were opened and directions coming so fast that within an hour or so every tent was up and the men ready for actual work. Mess Tent Prepared. The mess tent under Captain Jerry Reed was up and this pleased the hungry men greatly. When mess call was sounded every man, including the band, was ready to dine. Night came on soon and the Lythians and boy scouts were in bed early. Monday they M. B. Dr. A. A. Wesley, Reelected Grand Chancellor of the State of Illinois. arose and finished their work of creating more tents and decorating them. This spot is the most ideal for a camp ground in this section of the country and did not need much artificial work to make it perfect. The whole ground is as smooth as velvet with green grass and cinder walks. The dress parade ground is a block by two blocks and sits between two grandstands which hold 15,000 people and is used for a football ground. Camp Reuben A. Ware. The camp is named Rebson A. Ware, the first colonel of the Uniform Rank of the state. A visitor is welcomed by two large letters, K. of P., with brilliant electrics. It is easily accessible by the Northwestern Elevated and the Evanston street cars. The grounds have all modern facilities—water, electric light, shower bath, tailor shop, and barber shop. The following routine was observed daily at the encampment: First call, 6:30 a.m.; reveille, 6:40 a.m.; mess call, 7 a.m.; fatigue call, 7:45; guard mount, first call, 8:30 a.m.; assembly of guard, 8:40; adjutant's call, 8:50 a.m.; recall and fatigue, 9 a.m. Drill calls, first call 9:15, assembly 9:30 a.m.; recall from drill, 11:20 a.m.; first sergeant's call, 11:45 a.m.; mess call, 12 noon; school call, 1 p.m.; mess call, 5 p.m. Parade, first call, 5:30 p.m.; assembly, 5:45 p.m.; adjutant's call, 6 p.m.; tattoo, 9:30 p.m.; call to quarters, 10:30 p.m.; taps, 11 p.m. Tuesday, general inspection. Military instruction is the chief aim of the encampment, and, this being the M. H. Secretary of Beneficiary Board. first year, quite a deal of work was accomplished during the week at the camp. The Boy Scouts were the guests of the Pythians and they have been greatly benefited by spending a week's outing at the camp. Strict orders were maintained at the camp. No smoking in tents; no drinking or gambling allowed, and there is no need for an officer of the law. The camp was patrolled by men detailed by the officer of the day. Chicago Defender Headquarters. Just to the right on the end of the headquarters line was pitched a tent for the Chicago Defender. Their representative was treated courteously, and given the use of the office typewriter and telephone. A number of visitors paid their respects to the Defender tent, which was one of the most handsomely decorated at the camp. Drill Draws Large Crowds. The drill each afternoon drew large crowds from the city. Under the command of Colonel Biggs and Adjutant Seals three battalions assembled on the camp and crowds witnessed a regimental parade. The Pythian soldiers wore khaki suits when in working form and full dress on parade. It was a beautiful sight when the First Regiment band marched on the field under the command of Colonel Biggs. After the dress parade the Knights would give a display of Butt's Manual, which was cause of much comment. Among the visitors each afternoon were Colonel John R. Marshall, Major R. R. Jackson, Grand Chancellor Allen A. Wesley, Sergeant Major R. A. J. Shaw, Suptime Attorney S. A. T. Watkins, Hon. Edward H. Green of the supreme lodge, Dr. Miller and a number of others. Much of the progress of this first encampment is due to the untiring efforts of Colonel Biggs and Post Adjutant F. B. Powell. These two noble Pythians have been working for the past three months to make it a success, and on parade day (Wednesday) they saw the realization of their work come true. Colonel Marshall, who is a veteran at the business, said to a Defender reporter that he was greatly pleased with their first encampment and that they needed the greatest possible encouragement, especially the Boy Scouts. Companies In Camp. Among the companies and their captains in camp are Captain A. W. Chinn, Palastino Company 1, Milwaukee, Wis.; Captain George Carter, Crispus Attucks Company 1, Chicago; Captain Sam Amos, Havana Company 5, Chicago; Captain Robert Elliott, Syracuse Company 12, Chicago; Captain Wm. Williamson, Banner Company 3; Captain James Snow, Cicero Company 7, Chicago; Captain Thomas Peters, Company 2, Chicago; Captain Edward Rush. R. S. Byron Cavalry Company 9, Chicago; Captain D.W. Green, Battle Ax Company 14; Captain Jerry Reed, J. Early Lash Company 19, Evston, Ill.; U. S. B. Scouts and Chicago Guards, Major F. Stewart commanding, Chicago; Evanston Boy Cadets, Major Duggard commanding. There were a number of companies at camp on Wednesday, the day of the parade. Miss Mayme Triplett, one of the most charming young women of Chicago, was the stenographer at the headquarters. Miss Triplett has been to many of the supreme lodge encampments with her aunt, Miss Curl, who is the grand keeper of records and seal for the Court of Calanthe. HEADOUARTERS STAFF. J. M. Lawrence, brigadier general, commanding. Staff Officers. Colonel Theodore Payne, chief of staff; Colonel Frank B. Powell, assistant adjutant general and post adjutant first state encampment U. R., K. of P.; Colonel F. B. Cranshaw, assistant Inspector general; Colonel J. L. Rice, assistant quartermaster general; Colonel Frank Brown, brigade mustering officer; Colonel H. R. Reece, brigade engineer; Colonel Charles Braselton, brigade signal officer; colonel Wm. Wilson, assistant commissary general. J. M. Cash, drum major. First Regimental Band, K of P—A. T. Stewart, director; F. Burbridge, J. Buckner, T. Boone, Ed Burton, A. Jones, J. Lalk, W. Neeley, A. McGrudar, V. Biggs, C. Patten, J. Moore, W. Wright, R. Thomas, W. Butler, V. Jacobs, D. Lewis, Alfred Smith, N. R. Dunger, F. Kennedy, F. Swears, C. Jackson, J. Holmes, J. Outon, A. Smith, C. Burton, R. Reynolds, I. Gram Pu, H. Cochran, A. James, J. Taylor. Colonel H. H. Biggs, commanding First Regiment U. R. K. of P. and staff: Charles Seals, captain and adjutant; Captain Joseph Billips, commissary officer; Captain Leander Willis, signal officer; Captain Teddy Morgan. Major S. W. Jones, Major 1st Battalion and Staff. 1st Lieutenant Edward Prime, Adjutant; 1st Lieutenant Samuel Alston, Quarter Master; 1st Lieutenant George Harris, Commissary Officer. Major J. Yantls, commanding 2nd Battalion, and Staff. 1st Lieutenant C. Curtaldahl, Adjutant; 1st Lieutenant H. Daniels, Qt. M. Sgt.; 1st Lieutenant J. Duggard, Com. Sgt.; 1st Lieutenant Wm. Scott, special service. Major G. A. Wilson, Major 3rd Battalion and Staff. James Ligons, Adjutant: W. H. Presley, Quarter Master; T. M. Norris, Commissary Officer. 2nd Lieut. Howard Belle, 1st Serg Miller, Color Serg. George Nolan, Albert Prince, Clifford Smith, Oscar Devan, Cayton Means, Fred Buckner Capt. Eddie Pyrer. 2nd Regiment. Lieut. Jesse Carter, Capt. D. T. Coles, Serg. H. Fisher, 1st Serg. L. Miller, Serg. E. Broady, Corp. J. Johnson, Private W. Mills, Private C. Wright, Private A. L. Davis, Private C. Means, Private D. Rince, Private T. Buckner, Private L. Milksap, Maj. Allen Horde, Capt. Arthur Garner, Capt. Elza Bond, Private Harry Plumb, Private Oscar Flowers, Private Arrie Woodward, Maj. Stephen J. Horde, Adj. Capt. George C. Johnson, Capt. Scout Master Arthur Peterson, Capt. Otto Anderson, Capt. Reman Anderson, Leut. 1st John Daily. Evanson Cadet Co. No. 3. Herbert Lyons, Benson Lights, Robert Logan, Commodore Kelly, William THE FATHER OF THE UNIFORM RANKS. A Major General R. R. Jackson "The Little Wheel Horse of the Knights of Pythias." DEFENDER CAMP Cal Barns of Milwaukee, Wis., Paying His Respects to Staff Correspondent Davis, Woody Grundy, Thomas Brooks, Marion Bacon, Eugene Leo, Leo Saunders, Ernest Bell, Edward Gash, Harry Trent, 1st. Lieut, Hardysledge, 2nd Lieut, John McGill, 1st Sergt, Oscar Davis and Sergt, Carlton Morton, Capt. Raymond James Thomas, Commander Lieut, John Duggard In The Dining Room. Not many paces from the headquarters was located the dining hall. Mr. James C. Collins of Hanibal Lodge No. 6 was the head chef. He was assisted by Mrs. A. Collins, Miss Carrie Edwards, Capt. Jerry Reed, R. B. Elliott Lodge, Miss Hattie Thompson, James Williams, John E. White and Horatio Gasbury. The food was substantial and well cooked and seasoned, breakfast, dinner and supper were served in regular camp style. Visitors Noted. Among the visitors noted were Mrs. Ed. Jones, Mrs. R. Stewart, Mrs. L. Miles, Miss F. Mason, Mrs. J. T. Levy, Mrs. Georgia Briggs, Mrs. Gladys F. Yantis, Chicago; Mrs. Lillie Coates, Mrs. Charlotte Brown, Mrs. Jennie Grear, Mrs. Jos. Moxley, East St. Louis, and Mrs. J. Davis, Chicago. Band Concert. Wednesday evening the event was the concert by the 1st Regiment Band and other talent at St. Mary's hall. The program was as follows: Band Spirits of Independence, March. Waltz Song from "Faust," Gounod. Cupid's Garden, Intermezzo. Soprano Solo, Bell Reggio from the opera "Femilamibe," Roffini, Mrs. Effie Osborn. Band—Elinora Robinson, Waltz. CHICAGO DEFENDER TENT Cal Barns of Milwaukee, Wis., Paying Clairnet—Lulisa di Montfort; Bergson Air and Various op. S2. Michael Bergsen—Mr. Albert Jones. a. Sextette from "Lucia di Lammermoor." b. Soldiers' Chorus from "Faust." Band—Remick Hits, Medley. Chorus of 40 voices under the direction of Walter E. Gosset, Assisted by Albert H. Jones. Hon. John R. Lynch, ex-Congressman of Mississippi, delivered an address. The Pythian Parade. For the first time in the history of Evanston, Afro-Americans had the town. It was a gala day and the sun was bright and glorious when the parade formed in front of the new Y. M. C. A. Building on Emerson street. Thousands of people assembled along the line of march long before the time of starting. People were there from all parts of the state. Handsomely gowned women from Chicago were conspicuous by their presence. There were so many that the Defender correspondent did not have time to meet them all, but Chicago was well represented. Promptly at 2:30 p. m. the Pythian-soldiers came from the camp to the Y. M. C. A. and with the Grand Lodge officers, subordinate lodges and Court of Calanthe formed for the parade. Drum Major Cash of the First Regiment Millitra sounded his whistle and they were off. A platoon of police led, followed by Col. Biggs and staff and General Lawrence and staff and --- THE CHICAGO DEFENDER THE UNIFORM RANKS. Tittle Wheel Horse of the Knights of Jas." then the band which made some of the finest parade music ever heard in Evanston. Then came the military companies and they were followed by the Evanston military band, then came the Boy Scouts from Chicago and Evanston. They were followed by the grand lodge officers and officers of the Court of Calanthe, subordinate lodges and hundreds of Pythians in auto-nobiles and carriages. Half Holiday. There was a half holiday in Evanston. When the parade marched through the principal streets of the city, every store was practically closed to see the most wonderful thing that ever happened in this temperance town. Afro-Americans were out in their fine clothes and rich people of the other race came to the center of the city in their cars to view the procession. The mayor and all the officers of the city stopped to see how well Capt. Jerry Reed and his company looked as they passed in review. Wingers of the Bride. Winners of the Prize. While there were a hundred or more automobiles in the procession, the one that was the most prettily decorated and had in it the most attractive young women carried Miss F. Mason, Miss H. Gray, Miss B. Lowery, Mesdames W. H. Thompson, J. E. Sullivan, L. Myles and W. E. Steward. They were awarded a handsome prize. Later in the evening the Knights had a competitive drill. Major Jackson Honored. When the parade came to a rest on one of the principal streets, an old lady, said to be over a hundred years old, was told that Major Jackson was AT CAMP REUBEN A. WARE His Respects to Staff Correspondent. in a carriage near. She said she had often heard her son speak of the major. She walked to the carriage and said, "Is this the major?" "Yes," came the reply. "Lord O Mercy, let me shake your hand, I am now ready to die, since I have seen the major." Along the streets where Afro-Americans lived the houses were decorated with Pythian flags and bunting. The parade moved to Maple Ave. south to Church St., east to Hinman Ave., south to Main St., west to Ridge Ave., north to Lake St., east to Maple Ave., north to Davis St., east to Chicago Ave., north to University Pl., west to Orrington Ave., south to Emerson St. and Y. M. C. A. The Grand Lodge Session. Grand Chancellor Wesley made his report. He covered every feature of the work, giving in detail the condition of each department. He reported 2,494 members in good standing, and since the last session 563 new members had been added, 90 reinstated, and 16 received by transfer from other jurisdictions. He then showed the financial condition of the grand lodge. The death rate received special attention. The death rate had decreased, yet it was too large. Thirty-seven was the number having died since the last session. He said that this was to be decreased. "It is possible for us to live longer," he said, "if we can only teach our young men to observe the laws of health and take the proper rest. Less good time and more common sense." Dr. Wesley commented on the uniform rank, the condition of the order, and referred to the Court of Calanthe, which he declared was in a flourishing condition. Hon. Edward D. Green's Report Hon. Edward D. Green, who is a power in the Supreme Lodge and a member of the Temple Commission and who it is remembered made such a fine report at Louisville, Ky., at the Supreme Lodge that it moved the Louisville Courier Journal (daily) to comment editorially, spoke of the contract let recently to build a Pythian Temple and Bath House at Hot Springs, Ark. He said the new building would cost $20,000, the only one of its kind owned by Afro-Americans in the world! it will cost $150,000. This will be followed by many other Pythian Temples in America. Several years ago the Supreme Lodge purchased property at the southwest corner 33rd and State streets, and it is now netting $5,000 per annum. Frank B. Warling, Grand Keeper of Records and Seals, made a splendid report, as did Major R. R. Juckson, Grand Master of Exchequer. Grand Officers Re-elected Dr. Allen A. Wesley, G. C.; Charles A. Bowler, G. W. M.; Otis B. Duncan, G. V. C.; W. O. King, Grand Prelate; Major R. R. Jackson, G. M. of Ex. Frank B. Waring, G. K. of R. & S.; S. L. Beatty, G. L.; Dr. E. S. Miller, G. M. D.; R. A. J. Shaw, G. Aty; Joseph Moxley, G. M. at A; H. L. Thomas, G. I. G.; Harvey A. Watkins, G. O. G. Supreme Representatives. Edward D. Green, 1915; Dr. Allen A. Wesley, 1915; John R. Marshall, 1914; Chas. W. Colley, 1914. Grand Trustees. Dr. W. T. Jefferson, Chicago; Abraham Stevenson, Bloomington, Ill.; L. W. Washington, Mohnds, Ill. Dr. Allen A. Wesley, President; Robert R. Jackson, Treasurer; John R. Auter, Secretary, 1914; James S. Snow, 1914; John Balley, 1915; Albert B. George, 1915; Clinton L. Hill, 1916 Delegates to the Grand L. Hill Delegates to the Grand Lodge. Damon No. 1, Charles H. Davis; Pythias No. 2, John H. W. Oglesby; Daniel No. 3, Nathan Richardson; Trinity No. 4, D. B. Peyton; Chicago No. 5, Dr. A. W. Williams; Hannibal No. 6, George R. Garner; Diogenes No. 7, Irvin Jones; Ivanhoe No. 8, Mk Bledsoe; R. S. Bryan No. 9, Clark Lee; Maceo No. 10, James C. Haynes; Capitol City No. 12, George W. Wells; Morning Star No. 13, Green Givins; Anchor No. 14, Theodore Payne; Syracuse No. 15, Lawrence A. Newby; Athens No. 16, Walter L. Johnson; Greensville No. 18, Edgar Russell; Central City No. 19, M. N. Ratertee; Gate City No. 21, John R. Gibbs; Lincoln No. 22, Andrew Brock; Golden Gate No. 23, Thomas Green; Bloomington No. 24, William Clark; Eastern Star No. 25, Frank B. Hicklin; Rising Sun No. 26, Grant Gorens; Royal No. 27, Dr. Earl Williams; Cleover No. 28, William Scott; Mallory No. 30, Walter Blue; Palestine No. 31, Jordan C. Collins; Savannah No. 23, William Shepherd; Pride of Paris, No. 33, Charles F. Butler; Maple City No. 34, L. S. Campbell; Aurora No. 35, W. E. Lamar; R. B. Eliott No. 36, Dr. W. B. Garnett; S. W. Starks No. 37, Robert F. Berkeley; Onward No. 38, William Lang; Oak Park No. 40, William Davis; Forest City No. 41, Edward Harris; Temple No. 42, H. R. Bibles; Grayson No. 45, J. M. Brumfield; King City No. 46, Luther H. Berry; Battle Axe No. 47, John H. Grear; Brooklyn No. 49, L. G. Costly; Bluff City No. 50, Glenn Nelson. Grand Court Officers. Miss Pauline Dabney Owens, G. W. C., Mounds; Mrs. Rosa Taylor, G. W. Ix, Springfield; Mrs. M. A. Womack, G. W. I, Chicago; Mrs. Lizzie Green, G. W. O. Cairo; Mrs. Eva Ramey, G. W. R. of Deeds, Chrisman, ill; Mrs. May Smith, G. W. R. of Dep., 1620 Orrington avenue, Evanston; Mrs. Sarah Minor, G. W. S. D., Chicago; Mrs. Gertrude Parhm, G. W. J. D., Decatur; Mrs. Hattie Bailey, G. W. Con, East St. Louis; Mrs. Cynthia Prather, G. W. Asst. Con., Evanston; Mrs. Mamie Jones, G. W. E., Danville; Mrs. Maggie Furgerson, G. W. P., Madison. Supreme Representatives. Miss Pauline D. Owens, 1 year, Mounds; Mrs. Annie M. Hubbard, 2 years, Chicago. Endowment Board. Miss Pauline Daubney Owens, President, Mounds; Mrs. Annie W. Fitts, Secretary, 3315 State St., Chicago; Mrs. Jennie L. Amos, Treasurer, Chicago; Mrs. Clara McGraw, Paris; Mrs. Lucille Suggs, Chicago. Grand Trustees. Mrs. Kizzle Lee, 1 year, Mounds; Mrs. Marie E. Pierson, 2 years, Chicago; Mrs. Annie Browner, 3 years, Decatur. Northern District, A. M. Hubbard, Chicago; Southern District, A. M. Hubbard, Chicago; Western District, E. C. Davis, East St. Louis; Eastern District, Mayne Jones, Danville; Central District, Maggie B. Taylor. Supreme Register of Deeds, C. A. Curl, Chicago, Ill. Delegates to the Court of Calanthe Lottie Hayes, Georgia Ball, Carrie M. Keets, Ida Barton, Josie Reynolds, Rebecca Bass, L. B. Bluit, Bertha DePriest, Wild Watson, Virginia Knighton, Nettle Washington, Savana Taylor, Annie Robinson! Clara Adams, Martha Pettit, Josephine Pohl, Emma Harris, Nash Johnson, Annie Sallie, Lizzie Green, Maggie Prior, Sylvia Snow, Luella Coleman, Ida Duncan, Georgia Ball, Anna Beck, Mary DePugh, Anna Walker, L. G. Costly, Lottie Hayes, Ella Crawford, Isadore Chaffin, Cornella Wheeler, Dora Thomas, Lurene Miller, Mary Hurley, Amanda Taylor, Hettle Burroughs, R. A. Simmons, Beulah Funches, Hattle Washington, Amanda Taylor. Patten Gymnasium Ball and Reception Thursday. The citizens of Evanston and the local committee for the reception of the delegates tendered the Grand Lodge and Court of Calianthe a ball Col. H. H. Biggs, 1st Regiment Illinois, U. R., Who Was in Charge of Camp. and reception on Thursday night at Patten gymnasium. This was the first time that Afro-Americans had the use of this spacious edifice. For real social pleasure, this occasion marked an epoch in the Pythian history of the state. The 1st Regiment Band played the music and old folks as well as the young folks danced to their hearts' content. Ladies Beautifully Gowned Ladies Beautifully Gowned. The ladies of Evanston, especially the younger set, were charmingly and beautifully gowned. For months they have been preparing for the occasion and they proved that they knew the latest styles. Everybody danced, from Grand Cancellor Allen A. Wesley to Outer Guard Harvey A. Watkins. There were many there from Chicago and the married men had a delightful time with the single girls. Executive Committee W. H. Twiggs, Chairman; A. L. Jones, Treasurer; Jas. R. Talley, Secretary; J. E. Priestly, Dr. W. F. Garnett, Rev. H. E. Johnson, John Duggard, John R. Auter, J. Thompson, E. H. Ballinger, F. E. White, P. Beck, Jerry Reed Auxiliary Committee. Mrs. C. C. Cullars, Chairman; Mrs. B. DePugh, Mrs. P. Beck, Mrs. M. Floyd, Mrs. Ruth Bacon, Mrs. Chas. Lynn, Mrs. H. C. Fletcher, Mrs. F. E. White, Mrs. V. M. Scott. Break Camp Friday. The Regiment broke camp Friday. Col. Diggs was greatly pleased with the first encampment as well as others in camp. The "boys" marched away singing "We had a great time at Camp Logan." SIDE LIGHTS ON THE KNIGHTS IN EVANSTON The ladies were as much in evidence as the men. * * * Col. Frank Brown has shown that he can ride a horse as well as he can ride a train. * * * Gen'l Stuart Fowler refused to ride an ex-horse used in the Evanston Fire Department. He was heard to say that he was no fireman if he was encircled in a red sash. * * * Some of the carriages used in the line of march were in use when Abe Lincoln visited the burg. --- The boys from Chicago were up against the real thing after the parade, either pop or water. What made Col. H. H. Biggs, 1st Regiment Illinois things worse the Milwaukee Interurban did not even bring a case down when it came. * * * The boy scouts kept the men on the grounds especially the married men. * * * Hostess America Brown had her hands full trying to keep her thirteen girls in line; Mrs. Wallace got lost from the party twice. * * * Mrs. Hayman lost a slipper it is said. * * * This issue is not a special but our regular number. * * * Col. Biggs slipped on the floor at the ball Thursday night and rolled almost half way across the hall. * * * Capt. Jerry Reed got an early lashing from his company for staying out late. Geo. Pope, a native son, who had just gotten married, lost his wife in the crowd. He sent in an alarm but BR. W. T. CHANNEY, Grand Representative R. B. Elliott Lodge, No. 36. M. General Stuart D. Fowler, Adjutant General. when our reporter left the village at 10:30 she was not found, poor George! * * * * The native kids ran wild when they heard a real band from Chicago. * * * * Mrs. Mark Cowan insisted on bring- ing to Chicago as a souvenir one of Evanston's cute little street cars. * * * * Hon. James Hile Porter viewed the parade from a soap box. * * * * Evanston gave a good account of herself on Wednesday. * * * * Beer was served to the Chicago men in Evanston by wireless. Everybody visited the Defender tent for it was the only paper represented in the camp. STORK LIMITED. Mrs. Penn Brooks of 554 E. 35th street, presented her husband a fine boy weighing 8 pounds last week. Mother and son are in tip top shape. Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams was the physician in the case. Born to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Collins a baby boy, 8 pounds, at Provident hospital, Wednesday, July 15. Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams was the attending physician. Mother and child are doing well. , U. R., Who Was In Charge of Camp. RACE PROSPEROUS IN MOBILE Mobile, Ala., July 17 (Special).—From published accounts in the daily newspapers the Afro-Americans have a hard time in this state, but evidently it must be in the rural districts for your correspondent never saw such harmony between the races. They are making a splendid showing in business and in professional life. All of the letter carriers are Afro-Americans and many of the clerks in the local post offices. Frank H. Harvey of Chicago is the head waiter at the Battle House, one of the first class hotels. VASSAR DANCING ACAD EMY OPENS AUGUST 19 Messrs. Haskins, Williams and Turner. Promise Patrons. Ease Com. The Defender wishes to announce to their many friends that Mr. Bill Haskins, Mr. Geo. Williams and Mr. "Bob" Turnley will open the Vassar Dancing Academy at Masonic hall, 3956 State street, Wednesday evening, Aug. 19, 1914. They have secured the services of the Peerless Orchestra, Mr. Clarence Miller, director. The hall will be thoroughly renovated and supplied with electric fans. Mr. Bill Haskins will introduce on opening night for the approval of their patrons one of the latest dances of the season, which has never been seen at Masonic hall. Mr. Geo. Williams, as you all know, will take great pleasure in teaching those who do not know how to dance. Mr. Milton Winfield, better known as "Daddy Beans," will assist Mr. Bill Haskins and Mr. Geo. Williams on the floor. There is no better liked or more pleasant young gentleman than Mr. Bob Turnley in the city. If there is, kindly send his name to "The Defender office, because we wish to know him. Don't forget the time and place, Aug. 12, at Union Masonic hall, 3956 State street. 11-18-Adv. LOCALS. Mr. Melvin Trent, formerly of Evanson and Chicago, after six years in Los Angeles, Cal, returned last Saturday. He will remain a month and is stopping with his sister Mrs. Milton Jean Trice, 45 E. 28th street, where he will be delighted to see his friends. Miss Willie Mae Kamper, of St. Louis, Mo., is the guest of her aunt Mrs. E. A. Verra, 137 N. Homan avenue. Around and About Chicago Personal Mention, Social and Other News In Short Paragraphs Let The Defender Follow You. Are you leaving the city to spend your vacation? Then telephone Douglas 3339 and have The Defender follow you. Mrs. Julius N. Avendorph and boys will leave the city within the next two weeks for several weeks' stay in Marquette, Mich., her old homestead. She will be the guest of her mother, Mrs. H. F. Claven. Miss Elizabeth Clark of the registry department, post office, is on her vacation for two weeks. Mesdames R. A. J. Shaw, W. T. Jefferson, D. R. Lawrence, R. Yerby, L. Jones, L. G. Wheeler and Elmora Curlis left the city Sunday for their annual visit to the Jessica Farm at Benton Harbor as the guest of Mrs. E. H. Morris, which is always looked forward to with a great deal of pleasure by the ladies as well as by their hostess. A week is usually spent in this delightful outing. Mrs. Ada Felipe of 3435 Wabash avenue has returned from Cleveland where she went to attend the funeral of her mother. Col. F. A. Denilson was called to the military department of the state at Springfield, ill., on Thursday. One year's subscription to the Defender entitles you to cast twenty-five votes for the most popular girl in Chicago. She will receive a diamond ring. Mrs. Wesley Plummer, 2002 Dearborn street, and Mrs. Kate Minard, 2006 Dearborn street, left Monday for a two weeks' visit in Wisconsin and Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. D. P. French expects to leave the city within a few days for an indefinite stay in St. Paul and Stillwater, Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson will sail within the next week for Evansville, Ind., where they will be the guests of Mr. Thompson's sister. If you have a friend visiting the city, drop us a word. Defender, 3159 State street. Miss Walker of Indianapolis will be the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Garnett. Mrs. A. C. Harris will sail some time next month for the Jessimia Inn, Benton Harbor, for an indefinite stay. Joseph H. Franklin, 3606 State street, a well known postoffice employee, has returned from a vacation trip to Ash Farm, Pakagan, Mich. He reports good fishing there. N. A. A. C. P. There is no mystery in those letters, but considerable in the society circus they are about to stage. Simply remember the dates, Aug. 13 and 14, and they will tell you the rest later. One year's subscription to the Defender entitles you to cast twenty-five votes for the most popular girl in Chicago. She will receive a diamond ring. Mrs. M. J. Dalley, 6317 Forestville avenue, mother of Dr. Dalley, left the city this week to visit friends in Detroit, Columbus and Wilberforce, Ohio. She will be away about three weeks Sergeant John Hawkins, 3807 Wabash avenue, has gone to the Washington Boulevard hospital for an operation on his foot. Miss Elizabeth Mirault of Detroit, Mich., is the guest of Mrs. Edward Mead, 6351 Vincennes avenue. Old Cure A Special Toilet Requisite for PERSPIRATION Does what a toilet water should do. It Cleanses and Purifies the Pores. Corrects All Odor Absolutely and relieves that unpleasant stickiness. Refreshing--Harmless--Delightful to use. For the armpits, feet and folds of the body where the porchog and impurities deposit, it has no equal. O.D.O.CURE TOILET COMPANY 1216 Pepes Gas Building, Chicago, Ill. Send for free. Basket-It replaces the cuur Jesse Binga, Banker REAL ESTATE 4716 State St., store, stove heat.....$25.00 4752 State St., store, stove heat.....17.50 3063 Dearborn St., store, stove heat.....20.00 4034 State St., store, stove heat.....20.00 COTTAGES AND RESIDENCES. 3600 Vernon Ave., 10 rooms, furnace heat; residence.....$40.00 3611 Vernon Ave., 10 rooms, furnace heat; residence.....35.00 10 E. 25th St., 6 rooms, stove heat; cottage.....20.00 4618 Champlain Ave., 10 rooms, steam heat; residence.....55.00 FLATS—STOVE HEAT. Cary B. Lewis spent the week at the Pythian camp at Evanston. Next Saturday he goes to Springfield with the 8th regiment, as a guest of Col. F. A. Denison and staff. If you don't know what a society circus is, the N. A. A. C. P. will enlighten you Aug. 13 and 14. Continued in our next issue. Defender reporters must mail their matter to this office on Tuesday night. Paper goes to press a day earlier every week. Mrs. Mattie Ford, 1112 North Clark street, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Malone of Torino, Ill., at breakfast Sunday morning, July 12. Many good things were served by the hostess. Other guests were Mr. L. F. Emery and Miss Elnor Stewart. Others were expected but for some cause failed to be present. Prof. Francis H. Thomas, one of the popular music teachers of Harvard High school of Columbia, S. C., arrived in the city this week and is the guest of relatives at Lake Forest, Ill. Prof. Thomas was a welcome visitor at the Defender office on his arrival. Mr. L. G. Cosely, treasurer of the city of Lovejoy, Ill., representing Brooklyn Lodge, K. of P., is in the city. Dr. Earl Williams, one of the leading physicians of the state and president of the board of education of Lovejoy, Ill., was attending the grand lodge at Evanston, Ill. He is a graduate of one of the medical schools of Chicago and a devoted reader of the Defender. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lee, 5344 Dearborn street, have returned to the city from a delightful trip to Milwaukee, Wis., by way of the Northwestern and return by steamer. They also went to White Fish Bay and enjoyed three days' stay immensely. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS, WEDDINGS, OBITUARIES, CARDS OF THANKS AND WRITE-UPS MUST BE PAID FOR IN ADVANCE. KEEP THIS IN MIND BEFORE MAILING MATTER TO THIS OFFICE. Miss Hattie Utley, one of Chicago's popular young women, entertained M. B. DR. E. S. MILLER Grand Medical Director last week in honor of Miss Marion Brown, formerly of Tuskegee Institute, at the home of Madame H. H. Boger. There were several whist tables and after the games Miss Utley served a luncheon with sparkling Burgundy wine. Miss Rechordia Christian telegraphed her regrets from Winona. James Tuppins is able to be out, after his accident caused from coming into contact with an automobile. The old fellow was badly bruised up, including a badly fractured nose. Mrs. N. Clark Smith and daughter Anna, now residents of Wichita, Kan., will arrive in Chicago today after an absence of six years. They will spend the remainder of the summer here and will be the guests of Mrs. L. N. Harrison, 3643 Rhodes avenue. Office Phones: Res. 5133 So. Wabash Ave. Oakland 4667, Auto. 73-056 Phone Dresel 8815 Dr. Theo. R. Mozee DENTIST 4709 S. STATE STREET CHICAGO Heura 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. 7 P. M. to 9 P. M. Sundays by Appointment Bega, Banker ESTATE State and 36th Place —Douglas 1565 RENT. RES. $25.00 17.50 20.00 20.00 D RESIDENCES. heat; residence... $40.00 rent; residence... 35.00 cottage... 20.00 heat; residence... 55.00 FOR RENT STORES. M. B. W. H. Twiggs, Chairman of the Local Executive Committee. [Portrait of a military officer in uniform]. Col. John R. Marshall, Supreme Representative from the State of Illinois. Mrs. Joseph S. Evans of 5116 La Salle street, has as her guests her grandmother, Mrs. Henry Sterrett of New Albany, Ind., and her aunt, Mrs. Richard Robinson, of Danville, Ill. Miss Myrtle Evans, a popular young belle of St. Joseph, Mo., is in the city visiting, as the guest of Miss Beatrice Jones, 3441 Rhodes avenue. J. E. Bish has sold his house on Wabash avenue and will reside with his son, who is dangerously ill at 3146 Rhodes avenue. Mrs. R. C. Berry, 3329 State street, has returned to the city after being called to Louisville, Ky., on account of the death of her sister, Minnie King Elizabeth Neely, the promising young niece of Mrs. A. Wilberforce Williams, left Chicago, July 10, to accompany her little sister, May Neely, to Buxton, Iowa. May had recently undergone an operation at Provident hospital. Elizabeth will spend the summer vacation with her parents in Buxton and return home in September to begin her eighth grade work at the Doolittle school. Rev. George W. Ward of Indianapolis, Ind., was in the city this week. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Young of Forest avenue. Rev. Thomas Christmas, pioneer citizen and property owner of Memphis, Tenn., who has spent several weeks in the city visiting his sister-in-law, Mrs. Julia Catron of 6610 Vernon avenue, was entertained Thursday the 9th by her, before leaving for his native home. Many of their friends were present. 'A delicious luncheon was served, including punch. Prof. Alonzo J. Bowling, a splendid orator, will fill the pulpit at the Original Provident Baptist church on Sunday evening. It is always a rare treat to listen to a member of the race who is prepared as Mr. Bowling is.' Mr. Frederick Mills of Portland, Ore., second son of Charles G. T. Mills is in the city visiting relatives. While here he will be the guest of his sister, Mrs. Carrie Stanton, 5254 Wabash avenue. Mrs. Claybourn Turner of Batavia was in the city Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. McQuay Grant. Mrs. Charles Walker of Dearborn street has returned home after spending ten days in Zion City. Attorney W. E. Henderson, of Indianapolis, Ind., spent last Tuesday in the city visiting his niece Miss Jennifer Lawrence, superintendent of the Phyllis Wheatley Home. Madame Patti Brown has returned to the city after spending several weeks on a concert tour in the South where she sung to large crowds. Mrs. K. D. Avant, who is stopping at 4138 Wabash avenue, was given a fishing party last Saturday night by Mrs. Norton and friends. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER man of the Local Executive Committee. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Fletcher, with their guest Miss Sloss of Tuskegee Institute, Mr. Highbean, Prof. Morrison, and Miss Penelton of Chicago University, spent the week end in Benton Harbor with Mr. and Mrs. Burkhart. Miss Mable Smith and Mr. Horatio Maat, who have been visiting here, returned to Indianapolis Ind. Monday. Maat, who have been visiting here, returned to Indianapolis, Ind. Monday. Some correspondents have overlooked the notice published for several weeks, to the effect that all matter must reach this office not later than Wednesday night. Mrs. C. E. Brassfield, of Kansas City, Mo., and two little daughters, are visiting her daughter Mrs. Joseph H. Reynolds, and brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Bell, 3812 Prairie avenue. They expect to be in the city for a month. E. Edgar Bartholomew of Pittsburgh spent the week end over the 4th of July with his cousins Blanche and Emilyne Shaw. He was given a royal time with a promise to return the latter part of July and spend a week. Mrs. Isaac Williams, 3830 Dearborn street, left this week for New Orleans and Vicksburg to visit relatives. Miss Marguerite Morgan, 4628 Langly avenue, entertained at breakfast last Sunday in honor of Miss Tessie Lee of Boston, Mass. A seven course dinner was served in a beautifully decorated dining room. Covers were laid for Miss Tessie Lee. Elizabeth Clark and Marguerite Morgan, Messrs. Charles Wilson, Cary B. Lewis and Dr. Jackson. Miss Lee, who was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Thorne, left on Monday for her home. Major Otis B. Duncan is in the city. He extended the Defender the courtesies of his headquarters at camp. Miss Effie Rodgers of Mouvilton, Ark., is visiting her aunt Mrs. Minnie Johnson and cousin Lora Johnson at 4848 State street. Miss Rodgers is taking a summer course at the University of Chicago. Dr. Leroy Dago and wife motored to Dixon, Ill., Sunday where they remained all week and are expected to return to the city tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pettit of St. Paul who spent three weeks with Mrs. Emma Jacobs at 3444 Dearborn street, have returned to their home. They were the invited friends and guests of Mrs. Jacobs and not of Mrs. Samuels as reported in last week's issue. Mrs. Florence Woodard, 3242 Calument avenue, leaves the city Wednesday to spend the remainder of the summer visiting friends, in Buffalo, Cleveland and Detroit. Quite a number of Chicagoans went to Evanston, Ill., this week to see the monster Pythian parade in that city. Mr. J. L. Branham spent several days at home this week and left Wednesday for Detroit, Mich., and Winsor, Ont. 100 Matter submitted for this department must be signed and written on only one side of the paper. Items sent in are frequently left out of the paper because they are not signed and friends sending them in should bear this in mind. P. E. J. M. Rivers, wife and Rivers Winters, Pastor of the St. Paul C. M. E. church, were entertained at breakfast Saturday, July 11, by Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. Talmey at their residence, 3528 Vernon avenue. Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Rivers formerly resided in Kansas, but now are residents of Jackson, Tenn. Mr. Rivers has recently been appointed Presiding Elder over the Chicago District. Mrs. Edwin Willame of San Francisco, Cal., is the very pleasant guest of her aunt, Mrs. Carter, of 3723 Wentworth avenue. She and her pretty sister, Miss Lena Gibson, have been the recipients of many social courtesies, notable among which was the dance given in their honor by Mr. Lou' A. Evans of 3705 State street. A. L. McBRIDE'S FRIENDS ANXIOUS ABOUT HIM After our congenial friend's sad experience at the Rush street bridge last week he was seen by a reporter for the Defender on last Tuesday afternoon at a little town out on the Aurora and Elgin railroad called Eola Junction. When questioned he said he started to the picnic given by St. Thomas at Glenwood Park, but could not account for his being at Eola. What strange things happen when a fellow falls asleep! What time he arrived in Chicago no one knows, but we do know that he never got to the picnic. MALLORY BROTHERS FORSAKE STAGE FOR BUSINESS ENTERPRISE Once Famous Musical Marvels Now Conduct an Up-to-date Department Store at Jacksonville, Ill.—Frank Mallory and Little Nephew, Edward, Jr., Attend K. of P. Encampment. The Mallory brothers, Edward and Frank, once famous stage favorites and marvels in the rendition of high-class music on a variety of instruments, are now ranked among the foremost citizens of Jacksonville, Ill., and are the proprietors of a thriving department store. In forsaking the realms of higher art for the matter-of-fact duties of the business world the Mallory brothers have proved themselves exceptions, for it is said that musicians as a rule when they tire of CAPT. CHARLES SEALS Adj. of the 1st Regiment. the stage usually help to make up the wanderers in our American cities. Brains and Money at Work. Not so with this famous pair. Their brains and money are both at work in a laudable enterprise that should delight every lover of race progress. This chapter on the Mallorys is occasioned by the presence in Chicago this week of Frank Mallory in attendance at the encampment of the Knights of Pythias at Evansston. Mr. Mallory is high in the councils of that order. He is accompanied by Edward, Jr., a son of his brother, Edward. They were guests at the Evansston Y. M. C. A. and took in every part of the encampment program. CHARLES STEWART ON THE IOB Charles Stewart, the irrepressible Charles, Associated Press correspondent, covered the Knights of Pythias Encampment in fine style for the big city newspapers. The Tribute in a burst of good feeling published a creditable story of considerable length. A USEFUL TOILET WATER A USEFUL TOILET WATER A most attractive and as well a most useful and efficient toilet preparation is on the market in Chicago territory by the ODO Cure Toilet Co., an enterprise and aggressive concern, with offices in the People's Gas Building. The products of this company are the formulas of eminent physicians and are manufactured under the supervision of a renowned chemist and sold by guarantee of the company under the Federal Food and Drug act, Serial No. 15161. The Chicago representative of the ODO Cure Toilet Co., a genial gentleman, this week was a pleasant caller at the office of the Defender. He and his company are high type and thorough business going and we are sure that any of our readers who have dealings with them will find the relation most pleasant. The Defender is gratified to have its growing popularity recognized and to claim this responsible firm among its already long standing list of reputable advertisers. SOCIETY CIRCUS. It has been said that there is nothing new in summer pastimes, but the local branch of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People think otherwise. 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Water Paint Concern Events, Stables, etc. Rush or machine. 42 West 35th Street and Buffet (ed) State Street High Class Entertainers Proprietors WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BELL'S MELICATESSEN CH The Best in the City STREET RE CHICAGO 1909 PHONE AUTO. 72-880 THE aurant and Short Orders breakfast Special RN STREET and up MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC "All Passes, Art Alone Endures". PAGE SIX JOTTINGS THEATRICAL AND OTHERWISE. The Grand. The world is truly going crazy over athletics, scarcely a man or a woman can be found that is not interested in some particular form of sport that requires skill and energy, and that is the reason why on almost every vandeville bill can be found one or more acts featuring these things, until we have reached the point where nothing surprises us, hardly if we were to see an elephant being balanced from the head of man. Kanthe, Polley and Kanthe, hailing from the old country opened with living picture poses and finished with some clever feats of strength and acrobatic stunts, their act was clean and pleasing. Brown and Davis, billed as "singing and talking gabsters," were all of that and some more. Montgomery and McCain did a little bit of everything nonsensical, it is hard to lay your finger on just what they did but do anyway, they managed to keep the audience in good humor and they used enough original drops to please the eye. By far the best thing on the bill was Jack Coogan and Eddie Cox. Jack looks more like a pair of scissors than anything else; he is just naturally funny and his grotesque dancing and antics keep the audience convulsed every minute he is on the stage. His side partner is extremely clever, dances well and sings pleasingly. Corpella and Wilbur in a cross between farce comedy and minstrels closed the bill. The attendance was above the average for these warm days. ON AND OFF THE STROLL By Columbus Bragg. Mrs. Blanch Hobson and Mrs. B. Lewis, two sisters visiting the Windy City from St. Louis, Mo. two of the most prominent citizens of St. Louis, put the stamp of approval on The defender and they want it every week. The most newsy Afro-American weekly they ever read. Now those two beautiful society belles read all the papers of their own city, but The Defender must be sent also. The ladies pronounced it a real, live. Mrs. B. Lewis, one of live. Lewis' leading hostesses, subscribed on the spot. Madame Corine Gordon, one of Chicago's most popular hostesses, gave a recital, one of her own composition, and it was an absolute hit; may she give us some more of that originality. Miss Ruby McPherson from St. Louis, Mo. the sweet little daughter of Mrs. Henry McPherson of St. Louis, Mo. is in the city visiting her aunt, Madame Frank Johns, one of Chicago's most genial matrons. Little Miss Ruby is studying piano music under one of Chicago's greatest music masters. She is only 13 years old and her music master thinks she should be sent abroad and she will leave for Paris, France, on August 16th. Madame Lucile Hegamin will leave the Cabaret to tour awhile at Atlantic City, New Jersey, for a vacation then she will visit her mother, Madame Minnie Nelson, at Macon, Ga., one of the South's richest citizens. But this tantalizing dream must soon return to "The Stroll," as we would miss her too long. So long Lucile, but hurry back home. Miss Johnstone, the charming girl with a million dollar personality, a real enchantress, simply a sweet masterpiece, still swails her audience, but when she uses her little tiny heels to the tempo of the music she is able assisted by that premier trap drummer, Mr. Don Dee Causby, the chimes, bells, and zylophone artist and effects. I caught her red-handed. She is assisted by that strong voiced girl, Miss Caroline Lillian, who can send song over, as Rube Foster can a ball over the plate. If you question what I said, go to the Elite Cafe and hear her yourself. Madame Rosa Lee Tyler was called for at her popular palm room and lee cream parlor and whisked down Wabash in an auto to the La Salle Hotel parlor to sing to some of Chicago's richest lady suffragetes. Well, it's all right to make money, madame, but you should not be so egotistical and let some of the rest of us who are leafing in on those dates. Be fair, madame. I'll admit I am perplexed to know which of the contributing artists that have given me the deepest pleasure. Now you take that little, cute and dainty girl at the Plaza Cafe, Miss Esmeralda Statham and Miss Rebecca Allen, the dubious beauty. Well, the truth of it all is, there is not a drone on "The Stroll" this week. Say, if a manager was looking for undiscovered good looks and charm, he might observe with profit Miss Luth Belmont, of the Chateau Gardens, and she sings clever, too. Miss Hazel Elliot and Miss Lottie Merry will leave the popular El Centro Cafe to tour Europe with the great Ethicopic classic play called Aibh, as her little daughter Loretta, three years old, will he hurried alive. Look Aibh. Madame M. Craig Halsey, the famous Sarah Bernhardt of Ethiopia could play the queen of Zue, as she is good at righteous vituperations. As a protesting victim of injustice she can wither by sheer sincerity any adversary no matter how bad the actor. The management of that great play called Ajhaj should not spare any money or pains in securing her services as she has that soul-satirizing personality to portray from nature. No, Mable, she is not one of those mechanical doll heads, just an artist, a real tragienne actress, not a reader. You can get the Chicago Defender and the Freeman from C. Bragg at 3126 State St., any time you wish from 7 a. m. to 11 p. m. at Brown & White's barber shop. Madame H. Dorothy Haley was seen on "The Stroll" looking the picture of health. She is stopping with her sister, Miss M. Carter, formerly of Little Rock. Ark. ] RESENTS CRITICISM. Chicago, July 14, 1914. Editor of Chicago Determination Dear Sir: In the dramatic column of The Defender of July 11th edition, the dramatic critic overworked himself, went way beyond the boundary line of the unwritten rules of critizing talent and art. The Defender's dramatic page is being accepted throughout the country. In the article of July 11th the great writer had a little too much time on his hands or lacked material to fill out allowed space therefore took a dab at the Phoenix theater's orchestra, specializing on the piano player. To write up a moving picture, orchestra was the limit then picking out some individual, ends all things. Had the writer made any inquiries about the lady piano player that he criticized he would have found her to be the individual that made State street photo play house orchestras what they are today as she advocated, begged and pleaded with the manager of the Phoenix to put in an orchestra, which he did. The success of the Phoenix orchestra compelled every house along State street to put in orchestras. The lady in question is one of Chicago's most talented musicians, a good reader, good player and singer. The writer of this article wanted to take the criticism as a personal jab from the unsigned critic. The Defender is winning its way day by day through fairness and will finally drive every foreign paper out of Chicago. It is a common thing to read in certain out-of-town papers personal blackmailing articles—a knock one day, a boost the next, which has rendered the signed writer's ability or opinion next to nothing. This same writer sooner or later put the paper he represents right along with him. The public is living in hope that The Defender will not encourage another personal knocking critic. Everybody in public life is open to criticism. No critic is beyond the opinion of his readers, but when a writer dabs his pen to comment on a moving picture orchestra the limit has been reached. A CONSTANT READER. THE COMING OF THE STORM. The storm came recently to many of the readers of this paper who had their savings in certain Chicago banks which have failed. Since these banks failed the word "safety" has become the cry of all banking institutions. It is to be wondered why so many continue to put their earnings into a bank and draw the small rate of 3 per cent interest when this same money invested in good real estate would draw a much larger rate of interest, and you would be guardian of your own funds. It is also to be wondered why so many continue to throw away their money on high rents when this same money could be applied on the purchase of a home or a two-apartment building, thereby insuring free rent for old age. The storm will certainly come to you if you continue to squander your money for high rents and do not start to buy a home. Why not take time by the forelock and start today? Chicago's largest real estate operators are now offering special inducements for the next few days in Chicago improved property. See Bartlett's ad on the last page of this issue. Says Men Are All Allike In the Woman's Home Companion appeared the story of a coquette in which the coquette gives the following advice to her cousin: "Don't make the stupid mistake thousands of women make. Don't! Every woman thinks her husband is different. But, trust a worldly woman, my dear, of much experience, men are all alike. They tire of what they know is entirely their own. The thing a man should never lose sight is that his wife is attractive to other men as well as to himself." Five of a June Morning. Got up before five and went down to replant corn. As I topped the hill the crows flew off, cawing angrily. "This is our time," they seemed to say. Found hill after hill scratched over and the sprouting corn, scattered about. At 5 a. m. in June one has the weather of 9 a. m. in October or high noon in December—From "A Farmer's Note Book," by C. E. D. Phelps. Why Blee Is Thrown The meaning of throwing rice after weddings as an auspicious sendoff to the happy couple is not far to seek Inasmuch as rice is the most prolific of grains it has always and everywhere been regarded as emblematical of God's command to Adam and Eve, and after the deluge to Noah to increase and multiply, and replenish the earth. Wae Looking for It. Too "I say, my friend," called the motorist to the farmer, as he drew up alongside of the field, "I'm looking for a decent road to take me into Squiggleville." "I'm derned glad to hear it," replied the farmer. "Ef ye happen to find it, stranger, send me a tellgram, will ye?" Really Beyond Help. Confucius, the Chinese philosopher, though he lived nearly 2,500 years ago, said many things that are true today, among them this: "When a man has been helped around one corner of a square and cannot manage the other three, he is unworthy of future assistance." What Causes the Trouble Half the trouble in life is caused by the fact that a man will marry a living picture and then kick about the cost of the frame--Cincinnati Enquirer. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER Now is the Time to Buy REAL ESTATE The Chicago Defender Wonderful Porce might take For- 5209 WAR Habily polished and lifetime proper AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE C. T. N. EGGLESTON CLEVELAND, OHIO. Cleveland, Ohio, July 17.—Mrs. Rachel Brown of Oakland, California, visited Cleveland and was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bella Walker, Saturday and Sunday. On Monday she left for Detroit to visit a sister and from there she will go to Bay City, Mich., to visit her sister, Mrs. Frances Baker, and brother, Mr. Cornellus Edwards. She will return to California the last of the month. * * * Eureka Lodge No. 52. F. A. A. M., conferred the Fellow Craft degree upon a quite a class of entered apprentices and also raised three Fellow Crafts to the Sublime degree of Master Mason on Thursday evening, July 9. The work was rendered in fine style by the officers. * * * Queen Elizabeth Chapter No. 9. O. E. Star, installed the following officers for the ensuing year: Sister Maggie Rogers, W. Matron; Bro. J. H. Weaver, Royal Patron; Kate Burrell, Associate Matron; Emma Green, Conductress; Mary Weaver, Associate Conductress; Onea Jones, Herald; Mattle Jackson, treasurer; Mamie Nelson, secretary; Emily Lewis, Warden; Bro. J. W. Staples, Sentinel. After the installation the Amaranth degree in all its beauty was conferred upon a candidate. This chapter continues to grow and is considered one of the finest chapters in Ohio. The Grand Chapter of O. E. Star will convene in the city of Columbus, O., commencing July 17. There will be quite a number of members going from Cleveland to the meeting. Aaron Woods of Springfield, O., is spending a few days with the Winona apartments. Both are brothers of Mrs. Boger, the popular manicurist and hair dresser of E. 25th street, Chicago. Mrs. Boger's sister-in-law, Mrs. Edith Woods, one of Cleveland's most progressive business women, conducts most successfully a store for men, women and children, with dressmaking as a specialty. On the 24th and 25th she expects to hold a special "cut price" sale. Mrs. Woods deserves unlimited credit for her energy and thrift manifested in conducting her place of business the past three years. * * * The City Federation of Women's Clubs elected the following named officers at Mrs. J. Tilley's of E. 43rd city, recently; Mrs. Blanche Gilmore, president; Mrs. Anna Hawkins, vice-president; Miss Anna Alexander, secretary; Mrs. Amelia McNaughton, assistant secretary; Mrs. J. R. Pleron, correspondent; Mrs. Bertha Sutton was appointed parliamentarian, and Mrs. Emily Chaplain. * * * Gov. Cox has appointed Mrs. T. W. Fleming and Messrs. Theodore Green and Charles Stewart delegates to the National Negro Civic Association meeting in Kansas City, August 3. * * * The Misses Terrell of Washington, D. C., returned home last week after a very pleasant visit with Miss Dorothy Myers of the East End. * * * Miss J. Edna Hunter, secretary of the Philis Wheatley Home, attended a convention of Y. W. C. A. secretaries in Millersburg last week. * * * Mismedames Ingram and Anderson and Messrs. Saul A. Lucas and P. W. Lemons, teachers, were royally entertained Friday evening by the graduates of the Bible training class. * * * Among those who entertained in honor of visitors the past week were Mrs. Emma Williams, Mrs. P. E. Marshall, Mrs. Frank Montgomery, Mrs. Lottie Stewart, Mrs. Maggle Ingram and Mrs. Carrie Jones. LAKE FOREST NEWS Lake Forest, Ill., July 17.—A splendid revival was carried on in this city last week at the Baptist church. Five members were annexed to the church during the week. Rev. Saunders of Chicago and also Rev. Dorsey assisted Rev. Brown, the pastor, in carrying on the revival. * * * A great many of the Lake Forest people attended the picnic in Glencoe on the 4th. Among those present were Mrs. J. Reid, Mrs. Meek Johnson, Mrs. Bobble Brooks, the three Misses Baxter, Misses Julia and Manie Matthews, Miss Helen Tives, Mrs. Nina Tives, Mr. John Caldwell, Miss Euphenia and Lillian Mcntosh, Mr. C. Mcntosh, Miss Bess and Blanche Rodger and a great many others. We think Glencoe might repay us by attending the Lake Forest 'concerts and entertainments.' * * Dr. and Mrs. T. N. Tives spent the 4th and Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Williams. Miss with Ida Miller, the great revival singer, spent last week with Mrs. P. Williams, while the revival was going on. * * Mr. and Mrs. Saxon spent Sunday in Lake Forest. * * The great contest ended at last. The Baptist church was crowded Friday night. Mrs. Charles Davies led in the married 'ladies' contest. Mrs. Mamie Ridcame next. In the young girls' contest Miss Helen Tives led and Miss Daisy Ganaway was second. The two winners received gold bracelets and the two others won lavaliers. Miss Mistle Proctor won the beauty prize. Misses Jones and Williams of Texas, but who are now residing in Chicago, assisted on the programme, $54.00 was realized by Mrs. Brown, who was the manager. * * * Miss Gladys Spurling of South Haven, Mich., spent last week in Lake Forest. She visited Miss Tives Sunday. The converts of the revival were baptised at 6:00 o'clock Sunday morning. Chin as Point of Beauty. The habit of absent mindedly fingering the chin is imprudent because in doing so the skin may be stretched and the pores unduly enlarged, inducing wrinkles and extraneous matter to gather. After the age of twenty-two or twenty-three years it is well to watch with feaulous care this particular portion of the face. Crawford (in fashionable restaurant) —"Don't order anything for me. I'm not hungry." Crabshaw—"But you will be by the time the waiter brings it." Life's Measure. The true measure of life is not length but honesty—John Llys. PRAIRIE STATE EVENTS The Latest News from Jacksonville, Decatur, Peoria, Braidwood, Torino and Other Illinois Towns. Champaign, Ill., July 17.—Sunday brought to a close the sixth annual district convention of the Wood River Sunday school convention, which adjourned to meet the first Tuesday before the second Sunday in July, 1915, in the Zion Church in Springfield. The convention just closed in every way met the expectations of the members both as to attendance as well as spiritual enthusiasm. Rev. J. E. M. Owens, pastor of Salem Baptist Church, was made a life member of the convention. Collections throughout the convention were very liberal, and the dining department, which was a special feature of the week, was liberally patronized. * * * All the services Sunday were usually well attended. Rev. E. H. Fletcher of Evanston, was in charge of the Sunday school and Mrs. McKinzie of East St. Louis held the review. Rev. D. E. Shields of East St. Louis occupied the pulpit in the morning and preached to a large congregation on the subject of "defence" "The Lord is the strength of my life. Whom shall I fear?" At 2:30 o'clock a memorial service was conducted by Rev. Fletcher of Evanston in which pastor present gave a 3 of those who had died in his congregation during the past year. At 3 o'clock the following program was rendered: Vocal solo, Miss Jennie Woods, Champaign; paper, Mrs. E. T. Dean, Champaign; vocal solo, Miss Hattie McTier, Springfield; instrumental duet, Mrs. H. A. Taylor, Champaign; vocal solo, Miss Florence Damnell, Danville; dramatic reading, Miss Georgia Osby, Springfield; vocal solo, Mrs. Jennie Chavis, Champaign; reading, Mrs. McKinzie, East St. Louis. * * * "Every man and woman in this country can be something if they will," were the words of Rev. E. H. Borden in opening the forty-sixth annual session of the Wood River Sunday school convention Thursday morning in Salem Baptist Church, attended by some of the most noted men and women in the state and some of the best trained young people. The men and women who have been devoting years for the moral, intellectual and spiritual uplift of the race were in session here all last week beginning with Tuesday. * * * Mrs. S. L. Beatty entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Thursday in honor of Rev. E. H. Fletcher and son of Evanston. Those present were Mrs. E. W. Owens and Miss Bell Butler of Paris, Mr. Fred Orendorf of Lincoln and Miss Milhine Folks of Sidney. A splendid time was enjoyed. * * * Miss G. M. Saunders of Springfield visited Mrs. Millie Bradday last week and attended the Baptist convention. * * * Misses Enalia Osby and Georgia Osby left for Springfield, their home, Monday evening by the way of the interurban, very much elated over the hospitality shown them by the Champaign people. 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Bellamy of Springfield was a delegate to the convention.** * **S. L. Beatty, grand lecturer of the K. P.'s of this state, is attending the Uniform Rank of the K. of P.'s. session being held in Evanston this week.** * **Mr. Frank Coleman was a delegate from the Court of Colanthae to the K. of P.'s session in Evanston.** * **Dr. H. E. Rown was called to Daniwell Tuesday on professional business.** * **Fredrerick O. Evans of Lafayette, Ind., supreme master of the P. K. O. W.'s, was in the city Sunday.** * **C. E. Phillips of Monticello, grand deputy organizer of the P. K. O. W.'s, was in the city Sunday.** Glencoe, Ill. Glencoe, Ill., July 17—Mrs. T. D. Jones and son, Charles, and Miss Ethel Baker have returned from their visit in the South. Mrs. Jones' little son, Charles, is getting along nicely with his leg, which was broken on their trip. * Mr. John Faulkner was a visitor this week. * * Miss Mary Watts will leave soon for St. Paul, Minn., to visit her brother. * * Mr. Sebron is better after his severe illness of two weeks. * * Mr. Newton Curry and the Misses Roma Bell and Iona Bell were the guests of Mr. William Curry last Sunday. * * Rev. Peterson is indisposed this week. * * Mr. and Mrs. Wright have returned to Wisconsin. * * Mrs. Marlon Jones of Libertyville was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Jones this week. One year's subscription to the Defender entitles you to cast twenty-five votes for the most popular girl in Chicago. She will receive a diamond ring. Phone Wentworth 3866 Mrs. Beatrice Dávila Expert "Poro Hair Grower" and Specialist in Scalp Treatments. Teacher of the wonderful "PORO SYSTEM" Issuing a bona fide diploma. Tuition fee $35.00. 5817 Lafayette Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. 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Railroad Men Only 210 Puyallup Avenue, TACOMA, WASH Phone Main 1192 Who Is the Most Popular : = 4 Girl in Chicago? JOIN THE CHICAGO DEFENDER'S CONTEST TO DETERMINE THE QUESTION Contest Begins Today—Read she Particulars, Cut Out the Coupons and Send Them in at Once. . ge 9. . Chicago Detender’s Popularity Contest ‘The Most Popular Girl In Chicago SHEE. ec ecce ence eerseeteeeeenes Contest Begins Saturday, May 9th, and Ends Aug. 8th, 1914. Mail a potes: te, Contest Filter, id hicago Defender, 3159 State St., [ONE VOTE] Chicago, 1.” , 7 MANY NEW ENTRIES. Subscriptions to the Defender are piling in fast because citizens are anz- tous to read the world's greatest week. ly paper and to cast a vote for the most popular girl in Chicago. Now is the tlme for you to subscribe and cast a vote for your friend. She an become more popular by getting the diamond ring offered by the De- tender. The Reward. The reward will bo a $100.00 dia- mond ring. The popular girl recelv- iag the largest number of votes will be presented with a handsome $100.00 @iamond ring, Tiffany setting. Five tellers and threo judges will be se- lected to count the votes in public. Representative men and women will do the counting. No Money Involved. No noney will be involved. Every voter must cut a coupon out of the Defender and mail it to the Populer- ity Edltor of the Defender, 3159 State street. Tho votes can be malled at any time, but must de in two weoks after the issue of Aug. 8, which ts Aug, 22. @Two weeks’ grace Is given for subsctibera as far ae California to receive thelr papers and to return thelr coupons. Tho coupons will be counted Aug. 24 and on the following Aight the prize in tho city will be awarded. Interstate Contest Postponed. ‘The management of the contest has @eeided to hold tho Interstate Popular- ity Contest in 1915 when the race will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the emancipation of the Afro-American. Begin Now—Save Coupons. Begin now to cut out and save ,evupons, Let tho clubs of the city get busy. Popular girls at the various Sunday schools should begin at once to urge a Defender reader or enb- scriber to save thelr coupons. Pa- ers aro on sale every Saturday at the news stands. An Explanation. Coupons for the most popular girl in the United States do not count for the most popular girl In Chicago, and those who utilized sald coupon’ will find that the lesser number of ve in the printed Net is due to that facs. Among the hundreds of newspapers published by the race and coming in exchange to the Chicago Defender none is more welcome than the Wash- Ington Bee and the Colored Man, pub- Mshed in Baltimore, Md.. Under date of June 27 both of these newspapers issued editions worthy of special men- son, The Washington’ Bee. Saturday, June 27, our esteemed astern contemporary, edited by W. calvin Chase, was thirty-four years vd, and proudly celebrated the event vy issuing a 16-page edition, handsome- ¥ Miustrated, with cartoous and cuts of prominent Washington citizens, and ull of g004, live reading matter. Thirty-four years of continuous pub- ication of & race newspaper is an vent to be celebrated, but the Bee, ‘ith its sensible motto of “Honey for 8 friends and sting for Its enemies” ad its fearless and inimitable editor, In a class of its own, The Chicago ‘fender cannot claim one-third of the ae that the Bee has lived ana thrivea its own, but we wish the Bee and editor many more years of success, d for ourselves the pleasure of pub- uing each anniversary as it occurs, ‘The Colored Man. “ne of Baltimore's wideawake news- ers, The Colored Man, delighted its y readers ‘Saturday, June 27, by ing a special 16-page number “‘com- vorative of the mid-winter session 1e executive committee of the Na- 1 Negro Press Association and a ider of the forthcoming annual nition of the quill-pushers in Aug- “hick will be held at Afuskogee, Tho front page contains goed “'T, Thomas Fortune of the New ge, John H. Murphy of the Bal- < Afro-American Ledger, Rev. Allen Boyd of the Nashville ™. EL King of the Dallas Ex- B. Young of the Journal “alk, Va., and Chris J. Perry ‘elphia Tribune under the Big Six in Negro Journal- der of special articles, sews and well displayed IN CASE OF A TIE In: case of a tle or, in other words, if two or more contestants receive the same number of votes, a duplicate prize will bo awarded to those tying or the cash value of the prize will be equally divided between those tying. —Ea. WISsEa: Bunice Simms ............0.0665 200 Aydla E. 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The lucky one will receive a diamond ring worth $100. Voting now is con- fined to those who appear in the list solely. r Girl In Chicago , May 9th, and Ends Aug. 3 to Contest Editor, The ) Defender, 3159 State St., » TL advertisements and cuts make up the Very creditable issue. A HOME. Fraternal Real Estate Co., Located at 6155 Wentworth Avenue, One of the Best Equipped Offices in Chicago. A home represents the work of your brain—the labor of your hands. By smal degrees you can see a home grow and grow through the Fra- ternal Real Estate Co. A home represents more than just 80 much money saved. It represents self-discipline, character, the estab- Vshment of a habit that has proved the “success” strain in you. Call and see the Fraternal Real Estate Co., one of the best equipped real estate offices in Chicago. If you have not enough money—sufficient to buy yme—let us assist you. It you wish to borrow money, con- sult our Loan Department. If you wish to buy property, consult our Real Estate Department. If you wish to invest, consult our Investment Depart. ‘ment. If you wish to take out an in- surance, consult our Insurance De- partment. If you want to bulld, if You want your old house made new; if you want your old house stuccoed, call on our Construction Department. Being practical building mechanics, we are fully competent to look after your Interests along all lines of real estate and building. The officers are Morris C. Gaines. president; Edward ‘Tidrington, secretary. Their telephone 4s 1712 Wentworth. RECEPTION FOR KANSAS VISITOR Among the delightful social affairs last week was the reception tendered Mrs. Clara Jackson of Lawrence, Kan., Wednesday evening, July 8, by Mr. and Mrs, Robert Harper, 157 West ‘Thirtieth street, whose guest she has been for the past three weeks, About thirty people were bidden to meet the charming visitor and the evening was one replete with pleasure. Music and delicious refreshments added to the enjoyment of the guests. The dining room was decorated in red, white and blue, Mrs, Jackson will remain in the city until the first of August, when she leaves to attend the biennial meet- ing of the National Association of Col- ored Women's Clubs to be held at Whiberforce University, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS IN ANNUAL SESSION. (Continued from page 1.) in Evanston. With its reputation of being the model city of the West, the Athens of Hlinois, that he expected to see some of the finest people God ever made, and that hé was not dis- appointed. He told eloquently of the love and esteem of Damon and Pythias and sald that for fitty years his race was Sailing under the banner of love forghis fellow man. He told of the ehfacter of the men present, naming such eminent men as Dr. A. A. Wes: ley, Colonel John R. Marshall, Major RR. Jackggn and others who are pil Jars in the grand lodge. He recited a poem from\Pau] Lawrence Dunbar that created liberal applause. Dr, W. F. Garnett Welcomes Guests. Dr. W. F. Garnett, one of the old- est citizens of Evanston, welcomed the gtand lodge delegates on behalf of the R. B. Elliott Lodge and citizens. He said his city was one of schools and colleges, and believes in temper- ance, Christianity and morality. The doctor said the Afro-Americans were buying property and joining hands to make the city the greatest in the coun- try. He told of the co-operation of the whites and Afro-Americans to build the new Y. M. C. A., and both were liv- ing cordially and peaceably together. Dr. Garnett told of the K. of P's. being @ young men’s lodge and of its growth in Minois. Grand Chancellor Westey drates, Dr. Allen A. Wesley, the polished and dignified Pythian who Is a credit to the race and who {is the most re- Hable man in the grand lodgo to Te. spond to an address delivered by a member of another race, responded feelingly and intelligently to the ad- dress of wetcome, He said he was Uke a lady who'sald “I know you love me, but 1 like to have you tell me so,” He said he could tell the class of the whites of a community by Its Atro Americans. “If you see a member of the race sitting around whittling a stick and doing nothing, the white men in the same town will be doing the same. If you see a progressive Atro- American hustling and making head- Way, you wiil see the white men doing the same. Such I have seen in the elty of Evanston—a busy, intelligent and progressive people; and the grand lodge ts glad to see such wonderful Progress in this beautiful city. You will be derelict in your duty if you don’t improve your opportunities, and this you are doing. Pythlanism means Kindness to the poor and merey to the fallen. . Major Jackson Inspires Audience. Major General Jackson, the “little war horse” of the Knights of Pythias and father of the Uniform Rank, sald: “Uhave been saved for the last, which is usually the best, but the master of ceremonies has made a mistake, I feel like the old Methodist preacher and I take as my text ‘Am I My Broth: er’s Keeper?’” The major spoke from @ broad sense. He looked over in the corner and paid his respects to Mr. Joe Womack, who was a member of the first grand lodge. He told of the old men who in the edrly days met in @ few numbers to carry out the spirit of Damon and Pythias, and of the younger men who have come on and are still keeping the banner flying. “With all the prescriptions against the race, we have made a wonderful prog- ress,” said the speaker. “I am proud of their progress. Do you know that on every page of America's history you can find deeds, heroic deeds, of the black race? He was the first to spill his blood in the revolutionary war and other wars to follow down to San Juan Hill. Napoleon went up the bill and came down again, but the Negro went up San Juan Hill and brought down the bacon. We own millions of dol- lars’ worth of property and our ad: vancement is wonderful, We need to stand together as brethers and Pyth- fans, and victory will be ours,” con- cluded the major. Mrs. C. C. Cullers Speaks. Mrs. C. C. Cullers weleomed the grand lodge on behalf of the Lake Shore Court of Calanthe. She sald:, “It affords me great pleasure to have in our midst the K. of P. grand lodge and the sisters of the Court of Calanthe and subordinate lodges throughout the state of illinois, We liave in our town @ bods of women who were organized into a court about four years ago. We have molded our lives into this grand order to live and do for others as did the ideal Damon and Pythias. As worthy chancellor of this organization, known as Lake Shore Court, I extend to you a hearty welcome to our town, our homes and our court.” Miss Pauline Owens, G, W. C,, Te. sponded in a neat speech that did eredit to the womanhood.of the Court of Calanthe. Mrs. Smitb rendered an instrumental solo and Mrs. Harvey ‘Watkins of Harvey, Ill, read a paper on “Man Dissatisfied.” Mrs. Harvey was in excellent voice and it was well Prepared. Every ear was eagerly bent to hear her, and each .word was dis. tinct. She was loudly applauded. Mr. John R, Auter was the master of cere- Seah ete eee ee, THRIVING CITIES PROVE = AFRO-AMERICANS CAPACITY FOR SELF GOVERNMENT ‘THE CHICAGe DEFENDER Taft, Red Bird, Langston, Ta- tums, Brooksville, Vernon and Rentiesville, Oklahoma Towns, with Exclusive Afro-American Population, Testify to the In- nate Peacefulness and Con- structive Ability of the Race. BOLEY THE LARGEST; CAPABLE CITY OFFICIALS Three Times as Large as Mound Bayou, Miss—Even Excels Haiti, Where Peace Is Maintained by Force of Arms—Business, Schools and Resources Like More Pretentious Cities—Finances Well Managed— Magnificent Proof of Race Progress. By Ralph W. Tyler. Boley, Okla., July 17—To prove that the Afro-American as a race {s incap- able of self-government such as would arbitrarily assume to serve as accus- ers, judge and jury for the race are Wont to point to that revolution-torn black republic, Haiti, If such would but turn their eyes here to the South. West, here in the United States, they would behold the existence in one state alone—Oklahoma—of eight exclusively race towns that are conclusively dem- onstrating the Afro-American’s grow- ing capactty for self-government, as a town builder and community conserv- ator. Boley, Taft, Red Bird, Langston, Tatums, Brooksville, Vernon and Ren- tesyiNe—all In the state of Oklahoma —testify to the “innate peacefulness und the acquired constructivencss of the Afro-American. Boley, with its 2,500 exclusively Afro-American popu- lation within the town’s corporate lim- its and its 10,000 Afro-American popu: Jation within a radius of ten miles, ‘which population.is a direct contribu: tant to the municipality, is the largest of the eight exclusively race towns in Oklahoma, and the largest exclusively Afro-American town on the western ‘hemisphere, being three times the size of Mound Bayou, the much exploited race settlement in Mississippi. I spent several days here in the interest of ‘that wonderfully constructive organ- ization which Dr. Booker T. Washing- ton {nspired into existence, the Na- tional Negro Business League, careful- ly Investigating this exclusively Afro- American town whose stability, orderly government carefully and conserva- tively administered, presents the con- elusive proof that the Afro-American is capable of self-government. No Army Maintains Order. In Haiti a standing army, whose maintenance imposes a burdensome tax upon the country’s lmited re- sources, preserves the life of the re- public while at the same time jeopard- izing its peace with continual disas- trous and bloody revolutions. In Boley no soldiery patrol its borders or its streets, or guard its regularly elected officials, Holey 1s governed not by force of arms, but by the minions of peace. Boley has orderly conducted elections for the selection of govern- ing officials, but no’armed revolutions to enthrone an executive. Boley's taxes are assessed by and with the consent of the governed, and not by arbitrary officials who “assumed” office ‘and power by force. Boley typifies the constructive propaganda of Booker T. Washington rather than the destruc: tive intrigues which foment in the ‘black republic Just beyond the United States’ southern sun-kissed border. Boley represents “Afro-American ad- vancement, not Afro-American retard- ence. Boley at first was but a mere camp of black railroad construction hands whose foreman was a white man by ‘the name of Boley, from whom it took its name. It was founded by T. M. Haynes, an Afro-American, who is still living, ‘and a valued citizen of the town, to witness the fruition of bis al- trulstie plans. It was ‘Incorporated and chartered as a municipality in 1904. ‘The town, comprising 260 acres, Jaid out with broad’streets crossing at right angles, has a bonded indebted- ness of but $32,000 and a school dis- triet bonded Indebtedness of $17,000. This bonded indebtedness 1s secured by property within Boley whose tax- ‘able value is $450,000, and by property ‘within the county whose taxable value Is $800,000, making a total of $1,250,000 in property to secure the payment of $49,000 bonded indebtedness. Million Dollar City. This little town, here in the far Southwest, has been called the “Mil: Hon dollar black city," because the vol- ume of business transacted here in 1913 reached a million dollars, and be- cause the value of the city’s realty and the amount its citizens have {n- vested in business totals a million dol- lars. In 1918 the retail merchants of Boley handled $192,000 worth of busi- nets, her farmers handled $250,000 worth of food stuffs and live stock, her cotton buyers bought $325,000 worth of cotton, and her local post office did $252,300 worth of business, $260,000 of which represented money passing through the money order de- partment. The one bank bad individ. ual deposits at the close of business December 31, 1913, amounting to $55,000. ‘This financial showing for a community composed exclusively of People but half a century removed from slavery—from a period when the right to acquire and hold property was denied them both by- public sentiment and expressed law—is a ‘splendid at testation to the thrift and industry of the race, The residences, public build. ings and stores of Boley compare most favorably with those of any town of Mike size whose controlling population Is made up of the dominant race. Ip fact there are many older white towns eee aap ane States “do notseompars with Boles’s, "Every Modern improvement. There is a popular belfef existing— which I, too, shared before coming here and seeing for myself—that Boley is’ but a mere settlement of incapable Imitators, Ignorant law-makers like some who obtruded themselves into public office in the South during the reconstruction period; that a few log huts and makeshift houses and stores that are stores only in name consti- tute Boley; that the municipal govern. ment is a farce comedy, and that “‘mod- ern” is a word as foreign in Boley as phonetics to a Brazilian monkey that quenches {ts thirst in Colonel Roose- yelt’s newly discovered river. The town {s well Illuminated with electric Ughts furnished by the town’s modern electric light and power plant; the main street in its entire length has granolithic sidewalks; the stores aro substantially built, well stocked and orderly conducted; the chureh edifices are very creditable indeed; the town's bank building and Masonic temple are the equal of any found in any town of lke size, both being brick, the Ma- sonic temple being a $35,000 structure. Boley is actually a modern small Amer- Scan town. ‘The public school busiding fs a per- fectly modern, two-story, elght-room brick of chase design. In addition to it the town has a good denominational school. Nineteen teachers are em- ployed to instruct a registered 890 pupils. Eight churches conserve the religious interests of the communtty— two Baptist and one each of the fol lowing denominations: M. E., A. M. E. ©. M. E., Jongregational, Catholic, and Church of God. A Reading Community. The people of Boley subscribe for 2,100 ‘monthly publications, 1,800 Weekly publications, and 150 daily pub: ‘Ucations. This number of publi- ‘cations subscribed for by a com- munity of 2,500 souls indicates that ‘Boley is a reading community that keeps informed regarding what is cur- rent in the great outside world. It 4s doubtful whether any other town of 2,500 inhabitants in the United States can boast of subscribing for a total of 4,050 publications. The town main. ‘tains seven physicians, two dentists, ‘six Jawyers and fifty-one merchants, the latter having a total of over $400,000 invested in their business. The town has a federal form of gov- ernment, the mayor and otber officials being elected by popular vote, and the officials are a very intelligent and un- selfish set of men who seem to be im- pressed with the bellef that Boley Is called upon to prove the race's capac: ity for self-government, ‘On arriving at Boley—and I ought to dignity it with the title of city be- cause of the highly intelligent man- ner in which Its laws and ordinances are administered—the visitor alights at a raflrond station whose station master, ticket agent, express agent, telegraph operator and “bageage- smasher” are all men collated by the census bureau at Washington as Ne- groes. One finds here the well con- dneted hotel presided over by an oblig- ing bontface; that the telephone ex- change is a competently conducted in- stitution; that the electric light and power plant is wholly in the hands of experts. A Black Arcadia. ‘There is no race discrimination in Boley. Although the town is an ex- clusively race owned and populated town, when a white man puts in his appearance here, as i$ frequently the case, on business errands, he is not subjected to the discrimination and segregation to which Afro-Americans are not infrequently subjected in white governed communities. In this town a white man Is accorded that indis- eriminate, generous hospitality which must impress him with the Afro-Ameri- can’s sincere desire to return good for evil. Im Boley the spirit of harmony is so manifest, the simple life is so preva- lent, with just a touch of the strenuous, as to make one feel perfectly content- ed in this black Arcadia, and-yet con- sclous that he 1s in a real, live, wide- awake town. Little has been sald or written about this town, this the larg- est Afro-American municipality, in ‘America. Its citizens aro too busy making it an exemplification of race progress and race unity to attune their voices to a song of its—or thelr— praise. They are so absorbed with thelr constructive program, so happy ‘and contented in this well-governed community more than twelvejhundred miles from America's metropolis on ‘the Hudson, that it has never occurred to these industrious people to adver- tise to the world in bold-face type that Boley is on the map. It has never, perhaps, occurred to these people that the world ought to know of this strik- tasty cotivineing evidence of|race co- operation and capacity for self-govern- ‘ment. Harmony Recalls Goldsmith, Captivated by the harmony prevail- cheers the way." As Plymouth Rock, where the Pilgrim Fathers landed, was a wild, bleak, unwelcoming spot, save for the hope It offered for frecdom of thought and action, so Boley only a dozen years ago was -but a virgin for- est, a trackless plain, a peopleless re: sion that offered no welcome save to those who dedired to establish upon the’old South’s {mmutable race preju- dice the fact that “white or black, a man’s a man for all of that"; that the Afro-American can co-operate and harmonize, and that he has the intelll- gent capacity for self-government. For the race, in its desire to cstab- lish proof of its capacity for self-gov- ernment, Boley is the hope that “adorns and cheers the way.” Boley, the “Million Dollar Black City," Is magnificent in its proof of race prog: ress and capacity for self-government. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Cedar Rapids. lowa, July 17, 1914.— ‘The Baptist Sunday ‘school will give an outing at Riverview park the 16th. | Rev. S. B. Moore wilt lecture Tues day evening at Bethel A. M. E, church, Quite a number from Cedar Rapids attended the dedication at Waterloo, Ia., Sunday. | Mrs. Mary E. Joyce who has been in poor health for some time, was re- moved from her home to the Mercy hospital Tuesday morning. We hope she will {mprove under the treatment she is taking. Mrs. Joyce Is vice president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs of Iowa, Mrs, Paul Eggleston and daughter Jewell, Vira. Estelle Harrison and Mme, Smith were the guests of Mrs. Fred H. Gresham last week. MR. Alvin Joyce left last Tuesday for Estherville to take a position with the Rock Island road. Mra. Morgan entertained the J. 8. Y. Club last Wednesday at the River. view Park, All report a delightful time, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brock left for Seabright, N. J., with 1. S. Cass and family of Waterloo. Mr, Cass is pres- ident of the Interurban road which is being bullt from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids. They wil) return in about September. Quite a number attended the Chau. tauiqua last week. The J. Silome Yates Club gave their first of a serles of concerts Inst Thurs- day evening at Bethel A, M. , church to a crowded house, and it is said to have been the best musical ever given in the city. Mme. Louelice Lyles Smith, the silver throated singer, the nightingale of Chicago, made her first appearance in C. R. Thursday even. ing, July 9th, under the auspices of the J. Silome Yates Club in a musical given at Bethel A. M. £ church, Mme. Smith captivated her audience with her sweet voice. Her program consisted of songs by Chaminade, Jewel Song from Faust by Gounod, Mother Dear by Jacobs, and many other beautiful numbers. Mrs, Smith will glve a return engagement soon. Mrs, Estelle Harrison's instrumental Selections were fine. Jewett Eggles: ton gave a piano tole. Mrs. Adalaide Flowers and Mr. Fred H. Gresham and Mrs. Chas. Searcy assisted in the musical. Mme. Smith will give an- ‘other concert soon at the Zion Baptist church. Mme. Smith will long be re. membered in Cedar Rapids and may we hear her soon again. Rev. R. H. Hackley, traveling mis: sionary church organizer for the A. M. E. Chicago Conference, ‘was the guest of Mr. W. H. Milligan. Rev. Hackley was pastor of Bethel church for two years and had xood success in building up the church and secur- ing a parsonage which was a Jong felt need. Rev, Hackley is a student of Payne's Theological Seminary, Wilber- force, Ohio. He will graduate next year as Bachelor of Divinity. From here he goes to Dubuque, and thence to LaCrosse, Wis., in the interest of organizing a church. His many friends are glad to see him and wish him success in his work. * * Mr. and Mrs. Fred Merchant leave for the Lakes to be gone about six weeks. * * ‘ir, Lewis, who underwent a surgical op- eration at St. Luke's hospital, is re- covering rapidly and will soon be able to assume his duties at the Dairy Lunch, * * George Couler is able to be around in a Wheel chair, He is doing well, for his injuries have been very painful. Cedar Rapids 1s enjoying some very hot weather, although the evenings are delightful. ATLANTA, GA. oy. Sere Atlanta, Ga., July 17—The Young People's Congress of the A. M. E. chureh was opened Thursday night, July 9, at Bethel A. M. E. church, Bishop J. S. Flipper presiding. There were about seven or eight hundred registered delegates present from all parts of the United States. Bishops Heard. Coppin, Tyree and Chappelle were in attendance, Too much can- not be said in praise of Dr, J. C. Caldwell and Prof. ira T. Bryant for this gathering of young African Methodists and their leaders. In this connection we should not forget Dr. William Byrd, who with the assist- ance of Dr. Tanner, has done more to make the congress a success than ‘any one else in Georgia. There was considerable dissatisfaction on the part of some of the leaders at what they consider an attempt on the part of those who arranged the program to distribute the honors among those who are already in the limelight, some of whom bave all the honors the church can give them, while they kept others In the back ground, One thing was painfully noticeable—Dr, C. M. Manning, one of the ablest men in the state, Was given no recognition at all on the program, not even the chair- manship of a committee. Indeed his name appeared only on one commit- tee, Leading men from different parts of the country condemned this un- | Warranted slight in unmeasured tara Worth it. “1 understand that tenor keeps his voice in order by swallowing glycerin, menthol, camphor and oil of cinna- mon,” said the musician. “Great Scott!” replied the ordinary sndivid- ual. “No wonder he insists on such hich wages!” Marrette Fountain Hair Specialist (A Poro Graduate) 5202 State St... and Foor I positively guarantee my work to be the same as done at the College in St Louis, which means growth and beau- ty of the hair. No matter how short or stubborn four hair is, Poro hair treatment will surprise and please you. Pires a. 9: aera Bere crt alle Se Bee a aE Bao Meee ca Sa Be ine ieee a Peas ENR Bes Eee. gee as bcs Br ants Pee i era eh Bees apie RS BR A lain <3 ¥ i es fi ne | ( Be i ae BLACKWELL & GREEN UNDERTAKERS Phone = Normal 7932 Calls promptly answered. Chapel in connection, All work guaranteed. 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THE fishing—so they said—was good, the only bites I got WERE from mosquitoes who on me left not an untouched spot. THIS high society for me has somehow lost its charm, HEREAFTER when my playtime comes I'll lie me to a farm. CAUSE AND EFFECT. FACE HAS SUFFERED MORE FROM THAN THE NEGRO RACE. M for which the whole race has suffered ence in vile liquor, manufactured and extract from a Texas paper shows that the State are beginning to realize that it blood as in the bottle that makes unde of the darker race. And it is well they are the responsibility in the matter, for of this country, manufacturing all in these dives and barrel houses, m these places to exist. And why should penalty for its disregard of its mo comes in wits go out and the one who toxicants has nothing to restrain him best kind of deed, and he is to blame one system permits these things and the wi fall. Remove the cause is the only e is not necessarily mean to abolish sal let us admit that they have a place in that are now on our statute books w wons would be far less of a nuisance and biggest pull is the one who is granted thing goes, law or no law, if the hare well filled with coin of the realm. who have done effective work and could not handicap by the very ones whose unish lawbreakers. Luckily we have this city of the type found scattered se few are not as closely watched as the safes. Here we find the reason attrib women. We have reached a high pla men and women cannot be together in ing suspicion. The few who need to for the discomfort of the many. In th idens are as common and as much fre are here. It is simply a matter of cu texas paper in stating that the white rite state Negro's record in the criminal w the responsibility they intend to ma- gent laws against the liquor traffic. soul of the average white man of the there is no fairness or justice in him goods, today he passes a "Jim Crow" law appropriation to build a hospital or cannot expect more than we demand after all there is a real awakening be- face. "NO RACE HAS SUFFERED MORE FROM THE CURSE OF LIQUOR THAN THE NEGRO RACE. Most of the atrocious crimes, for which the whole race has suffered, can be traced to overindulgence in vile liquor, manufactured and sold by white men." This extract from a Texas paper shows that the people of the Lone Star State are beginning to realize that it isn't so much what is in the blood as in the bottle that makes undesirable citizens of a portion of the darker race. And it is well they should. They cannot escape the responsibility in the matter, for they own the liquor business of this country, manufacturing all the vile concoctions dispensed in these dives and barrel houses, make all the laws which permit these places to exist. And why shouldn't the white race pay the penalty for its disregard of its moral obligations? When liquor comes in wits go out and the one who is under the influence of intoxicants has nothing to restrain him from committing the darkest kind of deed, and he is to blame only in a measure. Our social system permits these things and the weaker ones are ever liable to fall. Remove the cause is the only effective remedy, and that does not necessarily mean to abolish saloons. For the sake of peace let us admit that they have a place in the community. If the laws that are now on our statute books were rigidly enforced the saloons would be far less of a nuisance and crime would materially lessen. But politics rules the day and the divekeeper who has the biggest pull is the one who is granted the most privileges. Everything goes, law or no law, if the hands of the graft committee are well filled with coin of the realm. We have vice commissions who have done effective work and could do much more were they not handicapped by the very ones whose duty it is to detect and punish lawbreakers. Luckily we have comparatively few dives in this city of the type found scattered throughout the South but those few are not as closely watched as those so termed better class cafes. Here we find the reason attributed to the attendance of women. We have reached a high plane in the scale of life when men and women cannot be together in public places without arousing suspicion. The few who need to be watched are responsible for the discomfort of the many. In the older countries beer gardens are as common and as much frequented as ice cream parlors are here. It is simply a matter of custom, of education. The Texas paper in stating that the white race is to blame for the illiterate Negro's record in the criminal world shows that in accepting the responsibility they intend to make amends by passing stringent laws against the liquor traffic. Sometimes we feel that the soul of the average white man of the South is of adamant, that there is no fairness or justice in him. True, he is a creature of moods, today he passes a "Jim Crow" law, tomorrow he votes a large appropriation to build a hospital or a home for the aged. We cannot expect more than we demand or rather merit, and perhaps after all there is a real awakening below the Mason and Dixon line. SELF RELIANCE. O EASY to sit down and fold your hand to do the work, but in doing the work to the permanent benefit, a fact that is oftin the theory, not that the world owes us the people owe us a living and we proclive mood which lingers with us. We harp on the injustices done our fors and hold every one of their kin irresponsible. If we believe in the Bible that happens for the best. But a centred in the wilds of darkest Africa, a ra A few thousand of us were brought IT IS SO EASY to sit down and fold your hands and let the other fellow do the work, but in doing the work the other fellow also reaps the permanent benefit, a fact that is oftimes overlooked. We go on the theory, not that the world owes us a living, but that the white people owe us a living and we proceed to get ourselves in a receptive mood which lingers with us from childhood to old age. We harp on the injustices done our forefathers during the dark days and hold every one of their kin now living in a measure responsible. If we believe in the Bible then we believe that everything happens for the best. But a century or two ago we were buried in the wilds of darkest Africa, a race primitive in extreme. A few thousand of us were brought, against our will, to American shores and thrown with one fell swoop into the greatest civilization of the day. The natural thing happened. We look on the civilization in part if not wholly by which we were surrounded. Civilization brings duties, responsibilities and corresponding privileges. Everything in this world is gained by conquest, not by gift. Conquests in, consequence of personal worth, service to humanity, contributions to the sum total of the civilization of the age. Is there a doubt that slavery with all of its demoralizing and damning effects upon the enslaved and master that there were blessings in disguise in this institution? Slavery brought suffering, slavery brought testing of physical endurance; civilization causes suffering and testing not only of the physical endurance CHICAGO DEFENDER but of the moral and intellectual endurance of a people. Races are like individuals, they have their child periods, they act and think as children, they are improvident and dependent, but there comes a time when this improvidence and dependence should cease and in their stead come self-reliance, independence, race assertiveness, group activity, or in other words, race co-operativeness and racial consciousness. The individual becomes strong who gives from his store of knowledge the best that is in him, who contributes something to the benefit of others, industrially, politically, from an economic standpoint and from a moral and social standpoint. As it is with the individual, so it is with a race. The pernicious habit of forever and eternally depending on others instead of on ourselves for practically everything should be discouraged; stand alone, fight your own battles, sink or swim. Churches, schools, institutions of every description, in the language of the street, have their hand out, and feel that the white people are really under obligation to support or contribute liberally to their support. The Old Folks Home, the Provident Hospital, the Y. M. C. A., the Home for Working Girls, the Douglas Center, the Infant Welfare Society, all should have our hearty and financial support, but do they? What would happen if the other race did not come to the rescue of these institutions? The doors would be closed and only a memory would remain and this memory would be to our everlasting disgrace and shame. If we were not able to care for our own it would be a different matter, but apparently we are, judging from the lavish way we spend money for amusement and things that only last for the moment. We are woefully lacking in pride—race pride—and it is time our faces were turned to the future, too long has our gaze been centered on the past. Help thyself should be our watchword. GETTING WHAT IS COMING TO US MRS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY and statement that President Wilson has promised institutions now held by members of the race, by race, as changes may be necessary. There is hopeful in that statement coming or rarity at this particular time when he chose an Indian Treasury and filled other major positions; repeat it comes with poor grace right along the line to catch future votes it is a mighty poor thing but helpful. That the South feel highly entrenched not only at Washington but is shown by the following sentiments as an gentleman, sah: "There is no longer nomination in any part of the United States. The South's policy of white supremacy in the present has been accepted as wise." He generously are thousands of intelligent and deservingly qualified to fill small offices; of course, above white men or thrown in association employees, where there will be no encouragement of social equality, for far be it from gentlemen an Afro-American in any position of it is too bad that such men are allowed to day is simply flooding the whole country. Gerate friend would do him an everlasting token him gently from his slumbers, for until he has slept three times twenty years and a day. Dying hard might be game but it isn't gregory is prolonged. Whether President of day and gives us our due, matters little time. "Watchful waiting" seems to be given not for the gander? --- PAPERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY are still harping on the statement that President Wilson has promised to fill all federal positions now held by members of the race, by other members of the race, as changes may be necessary. There is nothing particularly hopeful in that statement coming or rather gaining publicity at this particular time when he chose an Indian for Register of the Treasury and filled other major positions with white men. We repeat it comes with poor grace right along through here, and if it is sop to catch future votes it is a mighty poor brand and will prove anything but helpful. That the South feels that they are thoroughly entrenched not only at Washington but throughout the land is shown by the following sentiments as expressed by "a Southern gentleman, sah: "There is no longer any danger of Negro domination in any part of the United States. By common consent the South's policy of white supremacy in the vital affairs of government has been accepted as wise." He generously admits that there are thousands of intelligent and deserving members of the race fully qualified to fill small offices; of course, where they are not set above white men or thrown in association with white women employes, where there will be no encouragement or implied approval of social equality, for far be it from gentlemen of this type to tolerate an Afro-American in any position of marked distinction. It is too bad that such men are allowed to sleep when the light of day is simply flooding the whole country. Some kind and considerate friend would do him an everlasting favor if they would awaken him gently from his slumbers, for unlike Rip Van Winkle he has slept three times twenty years and a new century has dawned. Dying hard might be game but it isn't graceful and, too, the agony is prolonged. Whether President Wilson sees the light of day and gives us our due, matters little; we can abide our time. "Watchful waiting" seems to be good for the goose, why not for the gander? JIM CROW IN ILLINOIS. CAR IS FOR WHITE PASSENGERS C not in Alabama or Louisiana, but in the se- Illinois-on the trains running between Chairman Quan of the public utilities con "THIS CAR IS FOR WHITE PASSENGERS ONLY" was displayed, not in Alabama or Louisiana, but in the southern part of this state—Illinois—on the trains running between Carbondale and Cairo. Chairman Quan of the public utilities commission immediately took the matter up, with the officials of the road writing them the following letter: "A complaint has been made to this commission that the Illinois Central Railway's Company's train leaving Cairo at 3:45 p. m. and the train leaving Carbondale at 7 o'clock a. m. have posted in the cars a sign reading, 'This car for white passengers only.' There surely is some mistake about this, as the commission cannot believe that any railroad in the state of Illinois is discriminating in this manner. Please let us have an immediate reply in regard to this." More work for the N. A. A. C. P. The South is trying to move bag and baggage up North. So it is time we were making a move. EIGHTY-FIVE PER CENT of the fifty thousand Afro-Americans residing in Louisville, Ky., are affected by the segregation ordinance and suits have been instituted to test the legality of this measure. It is strange that at this late day it was found necessary to pass such a measure, as conditions are no different now than they were years ago. It is to be hoped that the courts will declare this ordinance unconstitutional. If they do not it will only make the feeling between the races the more bitter, and as they must live together the less friction the better for all concerned. IN THE RURAL DISTRICTS OF TEXAS a number of Young Men's Business Progressive Clubs have been formed, the object of which is to give the farmers one day's free work to assist them with their crops. This is the right spirit and one that will do more to make these particular settlements happy and prosperous than anything else. For in helping someone else the benefit is always twofold. EVANSTONIANS WERE GIVEN AN OCULAR DEMONSTRATION of how things on a big scale can be done by the so-called inferior race. The K. P.'s from all over the state were there in full regalia and the week was spent as one big gala day, and strange but true, never an unpleasant incident. A WEEK FROM TODAY the famous Eighth Regiment will be wending their way to their camp in Springfield. While there is always plenty for the boys to do, it is a week looked forward to with a great deal of pleasure, and especially by the boys cooped up in a big city like Chicago. Taking a vacation at the expense of the state isn't such a bad proposition. WHEN THE DIRECTORS OF A CERTAIN RAILROAD can get away with $90,000,000 without the stockholders getting wise, it is high time the government stepped in and investigated this high financing. Personally we did not know that there was that much money in the world. OF COURSE WE CAN REALLY WORRY ALONG WITHOUT THEM but this is the first summer in many moons that the "Windy City" has not had its full quota of summer visitors. Times must be as hard other places as it is here. THIRTY-SECOND AND STATE STREETS is getting a very unsavory reputation; the night is made hideous by devotees of the neighboring saloons. Has the police force gone on their vacation? NOCASES ARE DIAGNOSED AND NO PRESCRIP- TIONS GIVEN IN THESE WEEKLY ARTICLES Insolation—Heat or Sunstroke. We are in the midst of the hot season. How to deal with heat is a great problem. Our greatest safety lies in prevention, but, in order to prevent being overcome by the heat we must have some intelligent knowledge of what insolation means and how to prevent it. Heat affects an individual in one or two ways. Under insolation or sunstroke or heat stroke, the individual contains too much heat—his skin is hot, congested, has a high temperature—fever may run up as high as 105 or 110 degrees—he has a great headache, there is dizziness and the individual staggers and falls and becomes unconscious. This is most prevalent among firemen, cooks, laundrymen, and those working in steel plants, and those exposed to the direct rays of the sun, where there is great humidity (moisture) in the atmosphere. In the form of heat exhaustion there is a paralysis of the nervous system, or that part of the nervous system that controls the heat center. The individual is unconscious, weak, his skin cold and clamy, the mucous membranes are pale, and largely shriveled and the eyes are not as lustrous; there is great difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, he has a fainty, sickening sensation. What to Do In Case of Sunstroke. Remove the individual to a cool, shady place and give him plenty of air; don't allow his friends to crowd around him, lay him down with his head level with his body or a little elevated, place an ice cap or ice to the head, and if he is a strong, robust individual, souse him immediately into a bath tub of ice-cold water, and rub his back with a large chunk of ice, being careful not to drown him. Don't give him any whiskey or alcohol in any form. Don't give him any tea or coffee, no stimulants, because he is over-stimulated now. Another good way to reduce heat is to place him on a truck or some elevation in the yard, or on the porch and take the garden hose and keep a constant stream of water playing upon him in the same way that you water the lawn. Be careful not to let the water play too strongly upon his nose, mouth, ears and eyes; it is good to give him an enema of several quarts of ice water. In the meantime, send for the doctor immediately because sunstroke produces destruction of the tissues such as degeneration of the brain, fatty degeneration of the heart's muscles, degeneration of the kidneys, liver and other important organs. Sunstroke is often followed by headache, partial loss of memory, weakness, easy susceptibility to heat, impairment of the kidneys, brain and meningitis and gastric disorders. . What to Do in Heat Exhaustion. In heat exhaustion do not give the cold bath or the rub with teo nor put the ice cap to the head because the centers are paralyzed on account of lick of heat. Place the individual in a comfortable position and massage the whole body, arms, legs and feet; produce friction in order to stimulate the circulation of blood, apply warm packs, give warm water enema which contains stimulating medicine. Keep the body warm, give him a hot cup of coffee or tea, or aromatic spirits of ammonia in 1:1 sweetened water and send for the doctor immediately. After recovering from sunstroke the individual must forever after be very careful in ordering his life, his habits should be regular and moderate. It will be well for him to avoid highly seasoned foods, and alcoholics during the hot season and, if possible, move to a cool summer resort and remain there during the hot season. BEST INVESTMENT IS CHICAGO I For the next few days we will and terms on all of our improved The following bargains will be daily. Go and see them at 525 BOWEN AVE., nr. Grand front, detached; all newly decorated payment, terms to suit. 318 E. 29TH PL., nr. Prairie ave. decorated; convenient to transport arrangement terms to suit. Will accept of money as first payment. 523 E. 36TH ST., 3 small apart cozy; light large front porch, la 50 ft. frontage. This place must be at sacrifice and arrange terms. The Prevention of Heat Stroke. It is of paramount importance that we use every precaution to prevent being overcome by the heat, because of the dire effects mentioned above. The diet is a very important item in bringing on heat stroke. We should avoid all rich, heavy meals during the warm season, and restrict our diet largely to vegetables, fruits, cereals, salads and other cold articles of diet. In the matter of beverages cachew all alcoholies such as beer, whiskey, gin, etc., as these drinks increase the blood pressure for a time and thu, produce an increase of heat in the body and thereby renders one much more susceptible to sunstroke. Would advise that you leave off drinking any hot coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, etc., and if you must drink these beverages try and drink themiced. Increase your consumption of buttermilk, lemonade and grape juice, also good pure water and drink plenty Owners of Every Prop Merchandisers CLEAR TITLES Phone our Mr. Thomas, Randolp special appointments 59-69 West Wav A Heat Exhaustion of it. Eat a good slice of fresh cut watermelon every day. Personal Hygiene. Personal Hygiene. A good cold bath every day, take a tepid bath at night, if you are tired, which will produce rest and follow it up by taking a cold stimulating bath in the morning. If you find yourself troubled much with the heat at night, and feel restless, and cannot sleep, get up and take a good sponge bath and don't dry yourself. Should you feel dizzy and seem to have an oppression, then apply cold cloth to head—open the faucet and let the water run on your head, apply cold water to the wrists and bathe the feet in cold water. The bowels should be moved freely once or twice daily. Avoid all straining at stools. Eat moderately and avoid overloading your stomach. Clothing. Your clothes should be light and easily fitting so as not to restrict any part of your body. Avoid overexertion at pennis and social gatherings such as dancing to excess and running, etc. Mental Poise. Worry, anger or any mental agitation are all powerful factors in inducing heat stroke, apoplexy. Addiction to alcohol is the Moderation in all things is the best course to pursue in life. HEALTH NOTES. (Press Service, Department of Health.) A high infant death rate is no longer regarded as a wise dispensation of Providence, but rather as an evident manifestation of human ignorance and neglect. The properly conducted summer resort is a place where you go to rest and regain health and strength and not to contract typhoid fever and come home to a sick bed and dangerous spell of illness. According to Holy Vrhl, Moses conducted the first big and successful campaign against files. The Book of Exodus tells us that "he removed the swarms of files from Pharosh and from his servants and there remained not one." For the mother who is nursing her baby these suggestions are of value: The baby should have its nourishment at regular intervals. For the first year nurse as follows: For the first three weeks, every two hours; for the next six weeks, every two and one half hours; until six months old, every three hours, and the same until one year of age. From the age of six weeks to six months, one nursing at night and for the first three weeks and after six months, omit the night nursing. A writer in the "Forecast" insists that, when a girl has learned to hem a dish cloth, mend a knitted garment, know three distinct cries of a baby and what each means, make ten standard soups, sleep with open windows, refrain from excessive eating of candy and sweets, take out of door exercise every day, plan and prepare a wholesome palatable meal, she has laid the foundation of a splendid home maker. No doubt about it; but now, what should the boy have to learn before he would be started right on the road of home making to be a worthy mate of the girl who has met the requirements of the Forecast writer? Legislation dealing with tuberculo- BEST INVESTMENT IN THE WORLD IS CHICAGO REAL ESTATE For the next few days we will make special inducements in prices and terms on all of our improved property. The following bargains will be open for inspection from 2 to 4 daily. Go and see them and talk over our easy payment plan: 525 BOWEN AVE., nr. Grand Blvd. 2, 2apt., massive gray stone front, detached; all newly decorated; large brick barn. Small cash payment, terms to suit. 318 E. 29TH PL., nr. Prairie ave., 2-apt. brick, stone trim, all newly decorated; convenient to transportation; excellent neighborhood. Can arrange room to suit. Will accept clear vacant lot and small amount of money for payment. 523 E. 36TH ST., 3 small apartments, newly decorated; each apt. cozy, light; large front porch, laundry, beautiful lawn, shade trees, 50 ft. frontage. This place must be seen to be appreciated. Will sell at sacrifice and arrange terms. FRED'K H. BARTLETT & CO. Owners of Every Property we Offer for Sale. Merchandisers of Real Estate. CLEAR TITLES EASY TERMS Phone our Mr. Thomas, Randolph 3751, between 10:30 and 12, for special appointments to see our bargains. 59-69 West Washington Street --- Clothing. sis has been enacted in 48 states and territories of the United States, according to a comprehensive bulletin on this subject, soon to be published by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. Only in the states of Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming and Alaska, has the subject been given no legislative consideration. Also, sanitarians for the cure of consumption have been established in 33 different states, while in 34 of the commonwealths of the Union there are laws providing for the reporting and registration of all living cases. Six states, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, New York and Texas; have laws which give the people the privilege of voting at general or special elections on the establishment of county or municipal tuberculosis hospitals. Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Wisconsin and Washington grant subsidies ranging from $3 to $5 per week to such local hospitals. Laws prohibiting splitting in public places have been enacted in more than 20 states. These are facts which show that progress along right lines is being made in the nation-wide fight against this dreaded disease. DEFENDER'S LEGAL HELPS Support of Wife and Children. Defender's Legal Helps:—My husband left me about two months ago and although he is living here in Chicago, he has not given me one penny since he has been away from me. Can I compel him to contribute to my support and the support of our two little children? Answer—You may compel your husband to care for yourself and children and there are several courts and many remedies for neglecting to support wives and children. You may have him arrested for wife and child abandonment, contributing to the dependency of children or you may petition the County Court on the ground of non-support and he will be compelled to care for his family. Flying Kites. Defender's Legal Helps:—My little boy was flying his kite yesterday out in front of my home when a policeman made him stop, and told me that it was against the law to fly kites in the street. I stopped my boy, but not believing the policeman was telling me the truth, I would like information from your Law Department. Answer—The officer correctly informed you as to the law concerning flying kites on the streets or any other public place in the city of Chicago, and one is liable to a fine of $5 for each offense. FROM OUR EXCHANGES ONLY THREE LINES. Lest you forget, We say it yet, Be modest in your dress.—The East Tennessee News, Knoxville. SUCH AN EASY MÄTTER. If every Afro-American in this country was loyal to their race and would help maintain their enterprises they would be nearly all the help they would need to get along. But as it is their disloyalty to race enterprises and racial advancement, makes it absolutely necessary for many of us to call on the other fellow for help.—The Advocate, Portland, Oregon. THE JEWS DID IT. The great wholesale drygoods house of H. B. Claflin & Co. has failed and the Jews did it. Years ago A. T. Stewart, the first great drygoods merchant prince of America, angered the Jews by refusing to receive them as guests at the Grand Hotel at Saratoga, of which he was the owner. Jewish merchants all over the country combined and in a few years forced him to the wall. The Chafin company is really the reorganized Stewart business. For years Jewish merchants have been withdrawing their trade and when the pinch came Jewish bankers, remembering the insult to their people in the past, refused to furnish the money to enable the firm to tide over the trouble. The Jews never forget an injury and who wrongs the race must pay the price. Would that the Afro-American would learn to punish their enemies.—The Appeal, St. Paul. LIT IN THE WORLD REAL ESTATE make special inducements in prices property. open for inspection from 2 to 4 over our easy payment plan: Bl. 1., 2-apt., massive gray stone fenced; large brick barn. Small cash ., 2-apt. brick, stone trim, all newly ation; excellent neighborhood. Can clear vacant lot and small amount, ments, newly decorated; each apt. dry, beautiful lawn, shade trees, seen to be appreciated. Will sell Property we Offer for Sale. of Real Estate. EASY TERMS n 3751, between 10:30 and 12, fo to see our bargains. Washington Street J.