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U.S. MAY BE FORCED INTO WAR LATEST NEWS If You See It In The Defender It's So U.S. DEFENDER PO VOL IX., NO. 32. --- ALUMNI AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO EARNEST BOYS Three Los Angeles High School Graduates Win College Chance by Winning Honors in Their Studies, Although Working Before and After Schocl. WINNERS PRAISED FOR DEPORTMENT Southern California Alumni Association Endeavors to Stimulate Race Students to Greater Efforts—Give Large Reception to Class of 1914. By Eloise Bibb Thompson. Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 7.—A reception was given by the southern California Alumni Association a few evenings ago at Wesley Chapel, Eighth and San Julian streets, to the Afro-American members of the class of 1914 who completed courses in the city high schools and the University of southern California. For the last six years this association of men and women has taken this means of stimulating race pupils of the city schools to complete a required course of study. Through its city school committee the Southern California Alumni Association keeps in touch with Afro-American students in the various high schools and points to them the advantages of remaining to graduate instead of seeking employment at the close of their elementary course. Scholarships Awarded. Because the plea of poverty has been advanced by indifferent pupils for leaving school early the Southern California Alumni Association conceived the plan this year of awarding scholarships to the pupils who partially supported themselves by working before and after school hours and yet distinguished themselves by their efficiency and deportment. Three graduates—Joseph Bailey, Manual Arts high school; Augustus Greene, Manual Arts high school, and Louis K. Beeks, Los Angeles high school—filled all the requirements and were awarded scholarships that entitle the two first named to a year's study at the University of Southern California and the latter to a course in the college of arts and sciences, Howard University, Washington, D. C. Students Earn Money. The winner of the first scholarship, Joseph Bailey, while pursuing his course at the Manual Arts high school has earned money during his leisure hours by doing chores, walking table and working twice a week at the Country Club, Beverly Glen. Augustus Greene has delivered groceries for a local dealer before and after school and served as door boy at Bullock's department store. Louis K. Beeks has supported himself while studying at the Los Angeles high school and later at the L. A. Junior College by working as janitor for the Wilson building and the L. A. Abstract & Trust Company. No function is better patronized by the people of the city than the reception given to the graduates at the close of the city schools by the Southern California Alumni Association. The fact that there were thirty-three Afro-American graduates this year from the high schools and the University of Southern California is due to the ovation given former graduates by these energetic workers, tire (Continued on page 7.) HIS EYES BEGINNING TO OPEN. Special to The Chicago Defender. Galveston, Texas, Aug. 7, 1914.—The citizens of this city met in a general mass meeting last night for the purpose of organizing an anti-lynching and protective association. Quite a number were present, and after hearing an address, Rev. E. C. Branch, author of Judge Lynch's court in America, and a few short talks by others present, on how to put a step to lynching, etc., the following gentlemen were elected as temporary officers to perfect the permanent organization: F. E. Stewart, president; J. E. Johnson, secretary; W. H. Noble, editor of The City Times, treasurer. The association will be known as the National Anti-Lynching and Protective Association. THE Chicago Defender WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY SATURDAY CHICAGO, AUGUST 8, 1914 SATURDAY MAY Work and Study Has Made These Young Men Famous ```markdown ``` Courtesy of Los Angeles Tribune. Top to bottom—Joseph Bailey, graduate Manual Arts High school; Augustus Greene, Manual Arts; Lewis K. Beeks, graduate L. A. High school. AMERICAN MUSIC HALL DISCOURAGES RACE PATRONAGE The American Music Hall is the latest downtown amusement place to show symptoms of race prejudice and some foxy person connected with the place has originated a novel scheme to discourage Afro-American patronage. Knowing that discrimination in public places is a violation of the Illinois statutes, race patrons of the place are accorded every courtesy when purchasing tickets and are politely shown to their seats. Happily and contented, the patron proceeds to enjoy the show but hardly have they looked around before the seats on either side of them are taken by dirty, greasy specimens of men and women of their own race, who proceed to annoy them in speech and manner. At first it was thought that chance brought about this condition, but its repetition time after time showed that it was a clever scheme to discourage their patronage. These nasty, unprincipled creatures are hired solely for this purpose but several recent patrons of the place have found a way to put a stop to the unfair action and have associated themselves for that purpose. POPULAR GI CIVIL SERVICE APPLICANTS TO FURNISH PHOTOS Civil Service Commission Issues New Rule Which, If Carried Out, Will Practically Eliminate Afro-American and Jewish People from Fositions in Classified Service. ANTIPATHY TO TWO RACES WELL KNOWN New Rule Would Give Appointing Officers Excellent Chance to Turn Down Worthy Members of These Races; and, If Prejudiced Against Them, it's a Cinch He Would Do So. By Our Own Correspondent. Washington, August 7.—The new rule just promulgated by the civil service commission, if adhered to, will practically eliminate Afro-American and Jewish applicants from appointments to positions in the classified service, no matter how high may be their rating. This new rule requires that every applicant to take the civil service examination must furnish a photograph for identification in case of appointment. As it is, without the photograph, an Afro-American or Jewish person cannot secure appointment if his racial identity is learned by the appointing office in advance of his reporting to take the oath of office. Many a bright young Afro-American or Hebrew has been turned down, it is believed, because the appointing office learned his racial identification after his certification to the office by the civil service commission. The photograph rule adopted by the civil service commission is nothing less than furnishing prejudiced officials with advance evidence to be used to discriminate against certain well-qualified applicants who have most successfully passed the examination required. It is no secret there is a strong prejudice in government service against appointing Afro-Americans or Jewish men and women to clerical positions and positions requiring technical knowledge. The new rule of the civil service commission, making it necessary for applicants to furnish photographs of themselves will furnish prejudiced officials with just the evidence they have long desired when calling upon the commission for certifications. As it is now, the appointing officer is furnished three certifications of names by the commission. Any one of the three he can select for appointment, and it is optional with him whether he selects the one with the highest or lowest rating. If he is not satisfied with any of the first three certified he can call on the commission for three more, thus giving him six names from which to select an appointee for a vacancy. If he is furnished photographs of the applicants it is a lead pipe clinch that in every case where the photograph indicates the applicant is of Hebrew or African extraction the applicant will be turned down, no matter if he has the highest rating. Rating Will Not Count. One's rating in examination will not count against a photograph that establishes one's identification with a proscribed race. This new rule, made by the civil service commission, is one of the most unjust rules ever formulated by a governmental bureau to eliminate from possible appointment men and women connected with the Jewish and Afro-American races. If the rule remains in force, or any rule that furnishes evidence in advance of one's racial identity, there will in all probability never be another Hebrew or Afro-American applicant appointed to a position in the classified service of the federal government. The rule is an audaciously hold discrimination against Jewish and Afro-American citizens eligible to take a government civil service examination and presumed to be eligible for appointment after passing the examination, in order of their standing, without regard to their color, race, politics or religion, as the laws clearly provide. By Our Own Correspondent: No Love for Two Races. CHICAGO, AUGUST 8, 1914 FORCI PROVIDENT HOSPITAL'S LADY BOUNTIFUL. Miss Lulu Stubbs, the Social Service Worker, Takes Poor Children Auto Riding and Brings Good Cheer to Many Families. Along with its regular work, Provident Hospital has been doing extensive and effective social service work this summer. Miss Lulu Stubbs, in charge of the work, has visited the homes of many families, bringing aid other than medical, and has been "Lady Bountiful" to hundreds of children by taking them on outings to the parks. Last week twenty-three of her little charges were treated to an automobile ride through the kindness of Dr. U. G. Dallley, Mr. E. Johnson, Mr. George Holt and Mr. R. Dortch, who loaned their machines to make these unfortunate children happy. Information Wanted at Once as to the Whereabouts of Mrs. Wm. B. Stewart. Information is sought relative to the whereabouts of Mrs. William B. Stewart, who is thought to be in Chicago. Mrs. Stewart is wanted in connection with some very important matters, and anyone knowing her whereabouts or anyone who does please advise the Chicago Defender by letter or telephone Douglas 3339. — Adv. JESSE BINGA IMPROVES. Mr. Jesse Binga, the banker, who has been ill at his residence, 3324 Vernon avenue, for the past ten days with appendicitis, has recovered sufficiently to be able to be up and his physician says that he will be able to go to his office in a few days. JACK JOHNSON MADE COLONEL OF FRENCH REGIMENT French Officials Believe If He Can Win in the Prize Ring He Can Win on the Field ASSURED OF $500 PENSION Dr. George W. Prince, Dr. Reginaldo Smith and Other Chicagoans Abroad—All Reported Safe, Defender Learns. Jack Johnson, champion heavyweight fighter of the world, has shown his allegiance to the French flag by offering his services to fight for that country. According to a letter received at this office today, the prize fighter has been made colonel of a regiment of French soldiers. The military government figured that if he could master the world in the prize ring, he could do so on the field of battle. It is said that the French people believe in the bravery and strategy of the Afro-American and it is a known fact 150,000 Africans are in the French army. There are twenty-one regiments at Martique, called to France six months ago. At that time the people did not realize the gravity of the situation, yet France was preparing for this present warfare. The government has given Jack Johnson papers making him a beneficiary of $500 as colonel of the regiment and should he receive any disabilities, the same amount will be given him monthly. If he is slain in battle, his wife will receive a similar amount. A possible heir or dependents shall be pensioned. A letter states that Dr. Geo. W. Prince has been hemmed in at the University of Vienna with thousands of others. He has $1,500 in money but it is not negotiable. Dr. H. Reginald Smith was frantic when seen by a Chicago Defender correspondent after reading that England had declared war and he away from the States. Dr. Smith shed a 'few tears and said, "Oh, how I long for State street." ST FOR DIAMOND GIFTS OF BLACK AND RED MEN TO THE NATION Hampton Institute's Summer Crusade —Students in Graphic Pageant Throughout New England—From the Virginias to Maine in a Schöoner. Displaying the Loyalty, Song and Labor of the Afro-American and the Offering of the Indian in Land, Food, Gold and Forests. THE REPUBLIC OF HAMPTON IN PICTURES (By a Staff Correspondent.) Hampton Institute, Va., Aug. 7.—Hampton Institute, the pioneer industrial school for Afro-American and Indian youth, is now successfully presenting graphic pictures of life among red and black men in a pageant and outdoor folk festival, called "Gifts to the Nation," in which "the best plantation chorus in America" sings the famous race spiritual or heart songs. It has been termed the "Hampton Crusade," and is now being presented throughout New England. The chorus made the trip from the Virginia to Maine in the "Hampton," an 85-foot schooner. The "Hampton" was formerly owned by Thomas Dixon, author of "The Clansman," and was then known as the "Dixle." Loyalty, song and labor are some of the race's gifts to the nation. Land, food, gold and forests the Indians have given willingly, and often unwillingly, to the white men. The gifts of these unprivileged races have been most real and valuable. Ambition in Picture and Song. In picture and song as well as living, tableaux and ceremonial dances some twenty boys, who have been working their way through the Hampton school, are now telling their Southern and Northern friends in the fashionable summer resorts and on some of the estates of the North and East the simple and effective story of the struggles and ambitions of their peoples. The Hampton pageant opens with a recital of the Indian's gifts. Arthur Harris, a Mohave-Apache of San Carlos, Ariz., who has finished two years of the machinist's trade in the Hampton trade school, says with feeling that commands attention and sympathy: "Once only Indians lived in this land. MOST POPULAR GIRL TO BE BY Great Interest in Contest—Last Ch Evening at 8 O Open Until GUESS WHO WILL The Chicago Defender popularity contest,' which has kept the young folks all agog for the past few weeks, closes tonight at 8 p. m. sharp. Forty contestants are listed in the final friendly struggle that has brought votes from Maine to California. The contest has waxed hot the last week and several of the contestants have been scouring the city to get their friends to cast a vote in their behalf. Tonight at 8 o'clock will be the last IOND RING (Continued on page 7.) INTO BASEBALL GAME FOR PROVIDENT HOSPITAL ALUMNI American Giants and All Star Team Play Benefit Game Monday Afternoon—All Stars Win 4 to 3. If the baseball game Monday afternoon at the American Giants Park for the benefit of the Alumni Association of Provident hospital was to be judged from the standpoint of attendance, it was not in it. Neither could it be called a success when the game is considered for there was no snappy exhibition of ball playing of the kind that is usually pulled off there. But fortunately the association did not depend upon either; their large sale of tickets was to other than the so-called fans and they cleared $100. The attendance was surprisingly small as the day was ideal. The All Stars were the winners, the final score being 4 to 3. Just why an event that by all manner of reasoning should have been a gala occasion was almost a failure has not been explained. HON. JOHN R. TROTT SICK THIRTEEN DAYS Hon. John R. Trott, 32 West Forty-first street, the noted clubman who has been confined to his bed for the past thirteen days, boasts of being the best treated sick man in bed, besides four special doctors and many fair ladies to administer to him, he had a very special nurse who stood watch constantly. Mr. Trott says: We are glad to say his sickness has not made him look any the worse. There must have been tender hands to wait on the noted bachelor. His bachelor apartment is the most luxurious in the city. He has five parrots, four cats, six bull dogs and a canary bird; also one mocking bird, a piano and a $300 graphphone. ODD FELLOWS OFF Quite a number of Odd Fellows left the city on Thursday to attend the District Grand Lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, which is in session at Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Buck Lewis, 5400 South Park avenue, headed a delegation of Patriarchs. There was a big parade at Milwaukee on Thursday. AUTOMOBILE STRIKES ATTORNEY FARMER AND BREAKS ARM. Attorney Walter S. Farmer had his arm broken the first of the week. He was getting off a street car when an automobile struck him and broke his arm. CLEAR CHICAGO BE DECIDED VOTE Chicago Defender's chance to Vote This 'Clock—Office That Hour BE THE WINNER chance to cast a vote for one of your favorite friends. The question now is who is the most popular girl in the Windy City? Watch the Defender next week. The following week the picture of the winner will be featured on the front page of that issue. Last Chance to Vote. Votes for a penny a piece can be purchased today at the office from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Spend a penny for the most popular girl. HOME EDITION PRICE 5 CENTS WAR TO-NIGHT AT 8 RACE PROGRESS IN SAN ANTONIO SURPRISES WORLD Afro-Americans Active in Every Walk of Life in Texas—Two Uniformed Policemen Among Astonishing Sights, and a Woman Dentist of Noteworthy Ability. DR. J. A. WALTON RACE'S GREATEST BENEFACTOR Young Man Forsakes Medicine and Surgery and Builds Modern Houses for His People—Citizens Have Large Business and Property Interests. By Ralph W. Tyler. San Antonio, Tex., Aug. 7.—One is struck with astonishment at the sight of two Afro-American policemen patrolling the principal business street in this city. Afro-American policemen, even in the Northern cities, because of their scarcity attract attention, but to find one in a Texas city causes astonishment. But this is not the only thing racial which causes astonishment when one has made a tour over and through San Antonio. Church edifices, school buildings, business blocks and pretty homes possessed by Afro-American citizens here make one to marvel at progress being made by the race in this city. San Antonio has more good homes occupied by people of the race than any city in the country. Shacks which one frequently sees in many cities occupied by the poorer class of the race are almost unknown 500 ODD FELLOWS ATTEND MEETING IN MILWAUKEE Thirty-Third Annual Convention of District Grand Lodge No. 9, and Eden Household of Ruth No. 18, Opens Session Tuesday Morning. Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 7.—Five hundred or more delegates are attending the 33rd annual convention of the District Grand Lodge No. 9, and Eduel Household of Ruth No. 18, which convened here from Aug. 4 to 6, at the Juneau hall of the Auditorium. Tuesday morning, at the opening session, a letter of welcome by Mayor Bading was read, and T. Webster Brown gave the response. Wm. Geo. Bruce, secretary of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association, addressed the audience on the advancement of the race. Remarks were made by L. H. Palmer, and T. L. Jackson, chairman of committee on arrangements. The afternoon session was devoted to the reports of the Dist. Grand Officers. The report of the D. M. N. G. Mrs. Emma J. Caldwell, of Chicago, showed an increase financially and numerically. In the evening a musical program was rendered, two vocal numbers by Walter Revells, flute solo by Dr. A. L. Herron, recitation, Paul L. Dunbar's "An Ode to Ethiopia," by Lydia Scott of Chicago; brief remarks by Mr. Glover of Chicago, in which he urged members of the race to acquire property, commercial enterprises and education, in order to be able to compete in the world among men was heartily applauded; a paper by Miss Clotee E. Scott, of Chicago, setting forth what Afro-American Womanhood has contributed to modern civilization was also well received. At Wednesday morning's session routine business was transacted and a sight-seeing party toured the city in the afternoon, and the Lodge of Sorrow held services at St. Mark's A. M. E. Church in the evening. A business session was held Thursday morning and the delegates visited Pabst Park in the afternoon. In the evening there was a public installation of officers in charge of Grand Master E. H. Morris, followed by the annual promenade and band concert by the famous 12th Regiment band of patriarchs of Chicago. Wonderful Poro Hair Grower PAGE TWO The Latest News from Jacksonville, Decatur, Peoria, Braidwood, Torino and Other Illinois Towns. By Miss Jessie Allen. Jacksonville, Ill., Aug. 7.—Mrs. Myron Thomas of St. Louis has returned to her home after a two weeks' visit with her sister-in-law, Mrs. John King of E. College street. * * * Miss Maude Allen and Irene Campbell have returned from Springfield where they spent the week end. * * * Mr. and Mrs. John R. Dunn have returned from camp. While in the capital city they were the guests of A. M. Williams. * * * Miss Lucile Watts of Pittsfield is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jerry Rollins of S. Church street. * * * Miss Jessie Allen and Margaret DeWitt returned from Springfield, where they were the guests of Mrs. Barney Clem. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. L. Bradford entertained for them at whist. On Sunday Mrs. Clem gave an informal dinner party in their honor. They report an ideal time in the capital city. * * * Mrs. Richard Clark of Carrollton and niclee, Minnie Curtis of Springfield, were the guests of Mrs. Mary E. Banks last week, on N. Diamond street. * * * Captain and Mrs. C. H. Freeman, Lieut. and Mrs. Wm. Parish returned from Springfield Sunday morning after a delightful visit at camp. * * * Dr. A. H. Kennibrew spent Thursday in Springfield in his five-passenger Studebaker. * * * William Triplett and Macon Saunders were in Springfield Thursday in their car. * * * The reopening of the Bethel A. M. E. church will begin Sunday, Aug. 9 to 16. All efforts have been put forth for a splendid program during the week. A number of out-of-town speakers will be present. All are invited to attend. Among the special features will be a special chair under the direction of Capt. C. H. Freeman. Music by Malory brothers' orchestra and a violin solo with flute accompaniment by the Burghardt brothers of Greenfield. This special program will occur on Tuesday evening Aug. 11. This is called Fraternal evening. * * * Funeral services over the remains of Eliza Bates were conducted from Bethel A. M. E. church Monday afternoon at 2:30, in charge of Rev. R. T. Shaw. Music was supplied by the church choir and the many beautiful flowers were cared for by Mesdames Fannie Jordon, Rosa Parker, Bell Roberts. The palourbears were Levi Postley, Andy Jones, W. A. Johnson, Louis Johnson, Jacol Davis and Julius Rice. Interment was made in the Jacksonville cemetery. * * * Mrs. James Brown, P. M. N. G. of Household of Truth, No. 291; Mrs. Nannie J. Blues and Mrs. Julius Rice left Saturday for Milwaukee to attend the conversion of Eden District No. 18. * * * Mrs. Wm. Triplett has been removed to her home after being a patrine at Dr. Kennibrew's Sanitarium. She is reported some better. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Boon of Columbia, Mo., were in the city, the guests of Mallory brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Boon have been attending Chicago university, and stopped over for a visit with their cousin. Glencoe, Ill., Aug. 7.—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hill and Mrs. A. J. Wellington and children are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Gant this week. * * * Mrs. S. H. Baker is visiting at her son's farm near Libertyville this week. * * * Mrs. Yancy Jones, who was bitten some weeks ago by her pet bull pup, died last Wednesday morning. Her funeral was held from the First Baptist church last Sunday. Rev. Fletcher of Evanston officiated. She leaves a son and daughter and a host of friends to mourn her loss. * * * The Progressive club gave a supper and picnic at the A. M. E. church last evening which was a success. Mrs. Ellen H. Wilson is the captain. * * The sewer system in the south end is completed at last. What next? * * Mrs. Dade is building a new addition to her house. * * * Mrs. Sebron is well and out again. * * * The Chicago Defender can be found at Latham's store. Champaign, Ill., Aug. 7.—The twenty-eighth annual session of the district conference held in connection with the Sunday school, Woman's Missionary society and Epworth League conventions of the St. Louis and Illinois districts of southern Missouri and Illinois annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, that was in session at the local church, at the corner of Tremont and Fifth streets, was a record-breaking and epoch-making event in the history of the organization. More than fifty HON. ADELBERT H. ROBERTS, CANDIDATE FOR THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE OF THE FIRST DISTRICT. C. L. A. H. ROBERTS. ministers and delegates from the various parts of the district were in attendance. Elder J. M. Rivers was president of the conference. Bishop Isaac Lane was in the city. At the second session Rev. M. White of Carbondale delivered a sermon. The Woman's Missionary society of the district met. The president, Miss Annetta Danner of Chicago, opened the meeting with a timely address. Rev. S. S. Landers of Mt. Vernon preached Thursday evening on "Discipleship." TWIN CITIES IN REVIEW. Minneapolis and St. Paul Events of Interest Tersely but Interestingly Told. By P. E. Hale. Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 7.—The funeral and memorial services for Mrs. Blanche Charleston were held at St. James' A. M. E. church, Sunday Aug. 2, at 3 p. m., Rev. H. P. Jones officiating. Mrs. Charleston was born in London, Ohio, January 19, 1887 and Bishop Isaac Lane, who by his own urgent request was released from active service by the last general conference, was introduced to the audience and made brief remarks. Rev. I. S. Person, pastor of the Lane Tabernacle church, St. Louis, Missouri, dropped dead in the pulpit of the C. M. E. church, Fifth and Tremont streets, at 9:50, Friday evening, after he had been preaching for fifty minutes. He arrived here Wednesday to attend the district conference which was in progress in this church. He was picked up, carried outside and Dr. H. E. Rowan, who was in the crowd was called and another physician summoned. When Dr. Shenengert arrived he pronounced him dead, saying that death had been due to a stroke apoplexy. Rev. Person was about 55 years of age. For the last two years he had been pastor of the Lane Tabernacle church in St. Louis, Coroner Hanmore empanied the following jury which rendered a verdict of death from apoplexy: Ed Lee, Ed Riley, Z. L. Breedlove, Speed, J. Speed and M. M. Guyler. The body was taken to St. Louis Saturday evening for burial. The widow and one daughter survive. The conference closed its business Sunday. Bishop Isaac Lane preached at 11 a. m. and Rev. W. Jackson of Pulaski at 4 p. m., at which time the cornerstone of the C. M. E. church, now being erected, was laid by the Masonic lodge of Champaign. Among the speakers on the program was O. B. Dobbis, mayor of the city. About $200 was taken up during the week for the church. Rev. J. A. Winters of Chicago preached an excellent sermon at 8 p. m., Sunday. Mrs. George Person entertained Misses Ellen Montague and Annetta Danner of Chicago at dinner Sunday afternoon. Miss Ellen Montague and Annetta Danner, who were delegates to the Sunday school convention, left for their home Monday morning in Chicago after enjoying the hospitality shown them by the Champalgn people. Bishop Isaac Lane and wife of Chicago stopped with Mr. and Mrs. George Person while in the city. The Defender agent was in Monticello on Monday on business. TWIN CITIES IN REVIEW. Minneapolis and St. Paul Events of Interest Tersely but Interest- ingly Told. Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 7.—The funeral and memorial services for Mrs. Blanche Charleston were held at St. James' A. M. E. church, Sunday, Aug. 2, at 3 p. m., Rev. H. P. Jones officiating. Mrs. Charleston was born in London, Ohio, January 19, 1867, and came to St. Paul in 1888; was married to Mr. John H. Charleston May 18, 1894. She was socially prominent and an earnest, honorable and enthusiastic worker in many secret societies; among them were the Eastern Star of Illinois district P. G. M. At the time of her demise she was P. G. M. of Winslow Temple, No. 113, S. M. T., of Keokuk, Iowa; Fidelity Court of Calanthe, No. 245, Minneapolis; Self-Culture club, S. F. W. C., and the Union Benevolent Association. The deceased leaves a husband, sister and brother to mourn her death. Interment was private. The services were under the auspices of the various organizations, at St. James' A. M. E. church, of which she was a respected member of long standing. Revs. Edward G. Jackson and J. S. Strong and many eminent friends sadly lamented her death. Madame Addle Crawford-Minor sang "The Homeland," Mr. Robert Blackwell sang "Angels Get My Mansion Ready." Reverence, honor and utmost respect was shown throughout the exercises to the deceased. 14 The Late Mrs. Blanche Charleston. Manager Howard Phillips of the Porters and Walters' club, 311 Hen, avenue died at the Swedish hospital after a long illness, and was buried Saturday, July 25, at Lakewood cemetery, O. A. Lawrence, director, with Rev. T. J. Carter officiating. Mr. Phillips was formerly of Chicago, but made his home in Minneapolis since 1894. Two brothers survive: Harry of Chicago and Schuyler, 2820 Chicago avenue, Minneapolis * * * Mrs. Dora Adams of 713 Charles street, St. Paul returned Monday from her auto trip to visit her daughter Dovie in Winnipeg, Man. Mrs. Adams covered 186 miles the first twenty-four hours, from St. Paul. The trip was made without mishaps and was enjoyed by those accompanying her. At the card party given by Miss Ida Loomis, St. Paul, in honor of Miss Cleo Hunter of Montreal, Canada, last Thursday, Miss Clara Howard and Mr. Paul Craig won first prize; the "booby" was given another chance to learn. Dancing was featured with forty guests present. Oh, just a "goody," good time. * * * The recital of Mr. Robert Blackwell at St. James' church, St. Paul, was the most artistically arranged and undescribed snubbed affair ever given in St. Paul. Professional jealousy is reaching out. Those who remained away could have learned much by attending, not as participants, but as observers; but the same chance will come again. * * * Mr. Thomas Medley, age 70, died Tuesday at the residence of his niece, Mrs. May Bailey, 410 E. 24th street. Rev. M. W. Withers officiated. Funeral services were held at the Zion Baptist church, interment at Anoka, Minnesota, beside his deceased wife who died one month By P. E. Hale --- ago. * * The Odd Fellows' picnic at Parker's Lake, Minnesota, proved a success from every viewpoint. * * Mr. Stuart Springer, in the Marathon race to Excelsior, Minnesota, the only Afro-American contestant, proved to be not in it, and fell out at Hopkins, Minnesota, seven miles out. Mr. Larson finished; time 2 hours 11 minutes. * * Mr. "Bud" Green arrived in the city after a hasty visit to Medicine Hat, Canada. * * Mrs. Margaret Fields Lee arrived in St. Paul after an extended visit to Calgary, Canada. * * Mrs. Birdie Randall and Bessie La Belle of the "Zenith City," at the head of the Lakes, are in the Twin Cities, saying "howdy do and good-bye" to their many friends and claiming that Duluth is the only city to live in. * * Mrs. May Belle Cromwell, who has been selected as matron for "Crispus Attucks" Home, St. Paul, Minn., is an efficient woman and is much liked by all the inmates of this institution of which Mr. John H. Charleston is superintendent. * * Attorney J. H. Hickman, St. Paul, Minn., was married July 14 to Miss H. Louise Denham of Waco, Tex., at the bride's home in Waco. The bride's madre and relatives are Margaret Jackson, Fredonia Simmons, Theresa Price and Miss Mable Denham; the father, now deceased, was the Rev. T. C. Denham; Prof. A. D. Jackson, commissioner of education; Prof. Simmons, head of the commercial department Paul Quinn college; all of Waco. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hickman will be at home to their many friends after October 1. * * Miss Viola Showell is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ida Taylor, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and will await the arrival of other relatives: Mrs. Emma Jones, New York City, and Mrs. Lula K. Anderson of Willmington, Del. Miss Showell is a native of Minnesota of which she is proud. * * Mrs. C. W. Dwyer is visiting relatives in Bellelare, Ohio, her former home. Mrs. Dwyer remained for the family reunion August 23, to settle the estate of her brother, William Wright, who died in Canton, Ohio, in 1912. The estate probated at $40,000, to be equally divided between the five sisters and brothers: Mrs. C. W. Dwyer, Mrs. Mary P. Dorsey, Moses, Elmer and George Wright. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Youngstown, O., Aug. 7.—A number of youngstown people attended the emancipation celebration in Cleveland Monday. The funeral of the late Harry William, who died Tuesday, was held Saturday from his late residence on Morrison avenue. He was born in Carlyle, Pa., and was 47 years old. He leaves a wife, Dora, and a number of relatives. Mrs. Anthony Alexander of Harrisburg, Pa., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown of Foster street. Mrs. John Williams and granddaughter, Miss Lucille Williams, spent a week in Akron and Cleveland. Mrs. Emery Lee of Akron is the guest of Mrs. C. Steart, 333 West Commerce street. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Stamps returned home last week after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends in Virginia. Mrs. J. R. Coleman and daughter, Ida, of Sharon, Pa., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Davis of Hogue street. Mrs. C. M. Manley is ill at the home of her son, G. W. Manley of Foster street. Thomas Lonesome, Mrs. Hannah Boggess, and Mrs. Charles Boggess are attending the Women's Federation at Wilberforce this week. The Negro Business Men's League of Youngstown, O., organized two months ago. Thomas H. Payne, president; T. W. Wooldridge, vice president; Paul Watkins, secretary; H. G. Emmerson, correspondence secretary; W. T. Briggs, treasurer. We are progressing nicely and have a membership of 80 members, and will expend $30,000 soon in different enterprises. Mrs. Kelley and Mrs. S. Duff are in Cleveland, visiting relatives. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, wife of Geo. Brown of 16 Cypress street, died in the City Hospital Saturday; was buried Monday. Louisa Edward Court No. 30 will meet Wednesday evening and delegates will make their report. All members are requested to be present. Mrs. Elinor Williams of Household of Ruth, and Charles Lottier of Mahoning Valley Lodge, are delegates to the Odd Fellows' session in Bellefontaine. Mrs. Mary M. Conrad is in Pittsburgh and Unionton for two weeks. Mrs. J. F. Harris is the guest of friends in Pittsburgh this week. There was a musical program rendered at the Third Baptist Church Monday evening by the plano club of the church, directed by Rev. Harper and Prof. Henderson. It was well attended and a neat sum was realized. Mrs. Emma Paynter and Mrs. Susie Queen and daughter of Wheeting, and Miss Martha Briggs of Bellaire are the guests of Mrs. Mayfield. The ladies' auxiliary of St. Augustine Mission 814, Parmlee avenue, will give a lawn fete Monday evening at the mission, August 10. Fluke Hog of the Sea. The slab-sided, flat-bottomed fluke is not a game fish, but he is muscular, and when he decides to bore down to the bottom his flat shape aids him in giving a good account of himself. He is the hog of the sea, although he prefers that which is alive. After being hooked the fish will lie still and not move until the angler notifies him by hauling upward. Then the fluke gets busy. His Hat Saved Him. An old German was delivering a self-imposed address on military science. "My son Otto," said he "goes off to the war and wears a high hat. Along comes a bullet—right through the middle of it. Had he been wearing a cap, mein Gott! Otto would have been killed!" Washington, D. C., Aug. 7.—(Special)—Latest advices from the war zone indicate considerable unrest among American citizens. The fact that they can not spend their money, and chances of their lives being in jeopardy, give the diplomats here grave concern as to the future of the nation. Rodgers' Neway Letter of Events of Interest During the Week in Springfield. Special to The Chicago Defender. Springfield, Ill., Aug 7.—The week ending Saturday was a gala one with the Afro-American people. Our people like to turn out, and, therefore, the attendance at Camp Lincoln was good; the work done by the soldiers was praiseworthy. The camp was largely visited by white people also. The sham battle was interesting. * * * The Brown Hotel has opened for business and the cafe is a first class one in every detail, filling a long, long felt want. * * * The Defender can be had at the Hotel Brown and 1105 E. Washington street. * * * Mr. Watt Johnson is very low at this writing. * * * The summer is here yet, but, alas, this good old summer time will soon be over, and then it will be awfully cold for you—"Man that is born of a woman is of a few days and full of trouble," verily. * * * An Emancipation meeting was held Aug. 4 in commemoration of the freeing of the West Indians from the rule of Great Britain. Aren't these people generous? Attorney Newby of Chicago was down here to speak and he spoke. The affair was at Melrose park. * * * A great ball game was played between the Giants and Thayer last Sunday, it taking 14 innings to settle the contest. Poston and Jones were the batteries, but don't you forget it those white boys played ball. They have the cleverest team that ever came across the "pike" before. It was nip and tuck all the way through, tying and untying the score. Finally, in the first of the fourteenth, Thayer gained one run, making it 8 to 7 in favor of the visitors. The Giants had the last game, "Home Run Johnson" was killed at the plate, leaving Lonnie Jones on third and Mitebell on second, and the weary, warm fans departed for their homes well pleased with their quarter's worth. But Poston, that boy, that boy! struck out twenty-two men in fourteen innings. That's going some. * * * Down here at the Capital there is a lot of politics; yes, a lot—nearly everybody's a candidate either for office or money from an office seeker. People imagine all candidates have plenty of dough, but they haven't. There are candidates who don't get three square meals per diem. Why, yes! * * * Springfield is a mighty fine town—oh, yes! * * * By the way, we failed to ascertain whether or not the "war correspondent" of the 8th Regiment is in the "single or double column." While here he had many fair callers, to the contrary notwithstanding. * * * Major Duncan of the 2nd Battalion made a hit at that memorial address to Dickson. * * * It is to be hoped that the Enterprise bank will soon get out of its "pinch." * * * The most ludicrous thing during summer time is the way people advertise picnics at a park. Here it was published that So and So would speak. Rev. This and Rev. That was on the bill and in one paragraph it read: "A pavilion 50x100 feet has been arranged for dancing." What do you think of it? Ether Makes a Fountain: Four water into a bottle until it is one-third full. Pour a little ether upon the water. Through the cork pass a glass tube until its lower end is in the water. Put the flask into a double boiler and heat over the gas stove. 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J. Shane president of The Western Lumber and Wrecking Company, 3300-3400 Wentworth avenue; also Shane & Co., plumbing and heating supplies, perhaps more typifies these above mentioned than the usual of his, the favored of races. An Ohioan by birth, he has all the hospitality, together with affection and the charitable ways which usually characterize them. In fact, Mr. Shane is so broad that he not only employs at times the largest number of colored hands or any local company in the city, but likewise subscribes to the different hospital propositions and to all the colored churches that are worthy. We are here notifying our readers, through these columns, of this, for at all times the virtues of such men must be known. Born of a mother who knew and taught him no distinction on account of color, but that all races should be treated as they merit and demand. Mr. Shane is sure to be, sooner or later, called upon for greater and more public service than his profitable business now demands. For he has the brain and German of extraction, stick-to-itiveness and brawn to do many things, handle many men, etc., at one time. There will be more later on said of this most worthy man, for time of the reporter is just now limited. Remember these limited statements and phone 1275 Yards. Of the Chicago Colored Business Men's Association Postponed Until a Later Date. On account of the lines of Mr. Jesse Binga, banker, president of the Chicago Colored Business Men's Association and principal promoter of the parade and indoor carnival which was to be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 10, 11 and 12, at Lincoln Garden, 29th street, near Wabush avenue, and which had created so much enthusiasm throughout the city, and was to be held under the auspices of the Chicago Colored Men's Business Association, the association has seen fit to postpone the celebration until a later date, at which time the public will be duly notified. ROBERT L. HALL, Vice-Pres., M. T. BAILEY, Secy., W. A. WALLACE, W. B. WILSON, MILES M. WEBB, W. H. RILEY, R. D. MASON, E. BALDWIN, MAJ. JOHN R. LYNCH. Weights of Different Shoes. In Haverhill, Mass., where they know, they say that a pair of men's dress shoes weighs a little more than two pounds, a pair of men's street shoes about two and one-half pounds, and a pair of men's work shoes three pounds or more. A woman's shoe weighs about three-quarters of a pound. A pair of silk pumps may weigh only a pound. Diflaims Any Part in Creation of - Supreme Court of Odd Fellows, \d Places Blame on National rand Master—Court Never ‘opular to Be Abolished. tlanta, Ga. Aug. 7.—Odd Fellows hife were much abused at reading Mr. Bary Lincoln Johnson's letter in a Nfw York paper attacking Grand Mas- tq E. H. Morris with the whole re- swpnaibility for the act passed at the htimore meeting of the B. M, C, pro- vfling for the supreme court in the ofter. Mr, Johnson absolves himselt tfom any connection with the created urt and charges Grand Muster Mor- ws with being solely responsible for Ws creation and with being “wet aurse” to it. Mr. Jobnson’s letter is one more ‘evidence showing how shifty he Is In changing positions, and to’ what extremities he will xo to se cure support for his candidacy for grand master to succeed Grand Mas- ter Mortis. ‘The fact Is that Mr. Henry Lincoln Johnson {s as much respons: ible for the court as Mr. Morris or any member who voted for it, Mr. Johnson supported and voted for the Proposition at Baltimore, and the court, which fs a useless ‘appendage, 48 packed with his friends und the very men he desired stiould be on the court, Considered Good at First, At Baltimore it way thought the supreme court wouid prove an eficlent body. The inembers at large, how- ever,, 4uén realized It was a luxury afd a fifth wheel to a wagon, and Gand Master Morris, noting: that It did no¥, functionate, that it was a useless luxhry, and that the rank and file of the Arder was opposed to It, early pro- nounced against {ts retention and promised his Influence to repent the Jaw creating it when the B. M. C. con- ‘venes in Boston. Now that Mr. Jolin- son {s sure that the law will be re- pealed at the eleventh hour, he comes ‘out in a letter and asserts that Grand Master Morris alone Is responsible for the court, and that he (Henry Lin- eoln Johnson) had nothing whatever to do with its creation. Henry Lin- eoln Johnson and his allies were allies of Grand Master Morris at Baltimore. Since then there has been a break— Grand Master Morris breaking away trom the expensive Johnson faction, whose supremacy would mean the dis- Tuption of the order, and its bank- ruptey before disruption, Mr. John: son doubtless thought he would ce- ment the break in his ranks in Georgia by giving out his letter of absolution in New York, but on the contrary he has displayed his further weakness as ‘@ man to head the great order of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. __.... Georgia Prefers Davis. , Mir, Johnson cannot expect to secure any votes In the Kast, so he had bet- ter return to Georgia and try to save those he has corraled here. Another letter like that he gave to the New York paper last week and he will we a fit subject for the fool-killer. Georgia Odd Fellows would have preferred that Ben Davis be thelr candidate for grand master. They could have gone | to the B. M. C, enthusiastically sup- porting him for what he has done to duild up the order In this state. ‘They have never enthused over Mr. John- son's candidacy, for he represents only Mr. Johnson, a politician whose rec- ord has been to set his sail to catch each passing breeze; a politician who has yet to learn the word “constancy,” but who has made “trimmer” the word most applicable to himself. ‘The ma- Jority of Georgia Odd Fellows, merely decause he has been put forward by the home leaders here, will doubtless vote for him at Boston, but it will be a perfunctory vote, absolutely without eis stasm, and know, as they do now, fg o eatnot bp elected. ‘The Idea ‘ot . Johnson attempting to place the & tole responsibility for the su- prem court on Grand Master Morris while, bsolving himself completely is the rq ‘est kind of deception, mays MEN TO HAVE PARADE AND INDOOR CARNIVAL The Chicago Colored Business Men's Association will hold a parade and In- door carnival on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, August 10, 11 and 12, at Lincoln Gardens, Twenty- ninth street near Wabash avenue, ‘The parade will form at 7:30 p. m. Sfon- day evening, August 10, av Thirty- aixth place and Wabash avenue, near Binga’s Bank Great preparations are being made with King Rex and thé Carnival Queen. All the leading busi- ness men are united and will partict pate in this parade. Display demon. strating the unparalleled material progress of the Negroes in Chicago at ‘the gardens, Admission will be free to all. Chicago Colored Business Men’s Association is a chartered or ganization. ‘The objects of this asso clation aro: 1, To maintain coopera tive service In business. 2, To perpet uate Industrial and commercial life 3, To promote and defend high civi and moral standard. Officers and counell committee: Jesse Binga, president, Robert 1. Hall vice president; Dr. C. D. Bell, financia secretary; M. T. Bailey, general sec retary; Major John R. Lynch, Dr, M R. Bibb, Rev. J. T Jenifer, Messrs W. A. Wallace, R. 9. Mason, W. H Riley, W. B. Wilson, Miles Mf. Webt Vance Anderson, J. H. Anderson, E Baldwin and H.'B. Craddock as wel ‘as others. See next week’s Issue fo complete program. ie the Churehes THE WILL oF GoD. ‘Time is up, my gentle reader, AWaie 4 how‘und change your way, ~riplthe in"o' cont Soe See Woo utes Us ail irom dae tS day, When you read about the nations ‘Anu ‘ele raters, reat and sina, aug remember Gas posi, io ia Sonar ot them Ny. the will of thls great Master ‘Nations rise and hations fan, Pigkoke hin wrath, aad tke Uclshazzar, ‘Wer ee' tha writing Gn the wall When you hear the cannon rearin ‘Aud brave men begin wo fale When the Winks" of deat are Nearing ‘ete Wemeuge Heath Life sn uenth" ate Ho Sther, Eis Tews any, Se Mnuat eee; Gnd, our Father, man, our brother, Tesch front, ec seuaese ees, ansthe ing oP idee aay’ beats Lat at hteCfalth ic ttse Ty aet Tor stretuth to He our duty “Po ourselees na tehownsee ‘Then the world will cenve, tts Aghting When this blessing shall have come, witht Seen af nero ugg White ence a tpoy Rome Men must recortilze as sovereign in, ube dteP on cate. avg all atts le ovecned tibet BENJ. F. BUTLER. 905 Grove St. Evanston, HOPE: ‘PREBOVTERIAN CHURCH: | sunday the pastor, Rev. C. Lee Jefferson, preached two excellent ser- mons, which were enjoyed by good audiences. The Sabbath school was full of activity and the Christian En- deavor service was led by the presi- dent who gave an interesting talk up- on the tople. The pastor announced that special evangelistic tent meetings would be begun on the church lawn next Sunday and will continue every night during August, The meetings are to be conducted by Br.:g:afSts Reva, Guisenheiner and Gilbert. Si2!k0n" BAPTIST CHURCH. AC Shiloh Baptist church regular services every Sunday at 11 a, m. and 8p. m.; Sunday school, 1 p. m; B. ¥. POU, 7 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday evening. Teachers’ Board, Friday nights, Rey. Harris, pastor. ST. JOHN A, M. E. CHURCH. There were many grand and glori- ous scenes in evidence at St, John last Sunday. Put the most beautiful of all was the reading In for full membership eleven of the converts who connected themselves with this church during our last revival. This is the class of which the pastors spoke so highly at tho preackers’ meeting the Monday following our third quarterly meeting. It was Indeed worthy of note to sce these splendid young men and wom- en kneeling at the chancel rail and partaking of the Holy Sacrament—a pleture very rarely seen in our churches of today. Our pastor is proud of them. And he {s determined that they shall be given such train- ing as will make them Godearing men and women. Mr. Frank C. Lowry, who was their leader when they were probationers, was chosen as their reg- ular leader, "This class will be known as “Class No. 7." Sunday, Aug. 9, 18 our fourth and last quarterly meeting for this con- ference year. There is no question about its being the best, for special care is heing taken to mako it so. Rev. J, W. Robinson, pastor of St. Mark's M._E. church, will be the speaker, and our choir will furnish the music. "In tho evening the Gospel choir of this church of which Mrs. Lillian Brown is president and Mr. L. B. Spencer chorister, will render a -saered program. St. dohn is run on “grace, grit and greenback.” The latter is the object of the season—it is dollar money time here. Have you paid yours? Our Sunday school pienic will be veld in Jackson Park, Saturday, tne ST. MARK M. & CHURCH. Commuuion was administered on last Sunday and the pastor preached from Isaiah 53-7, subject, “He Opened Not His Mouth.” Two new members Joined, ‘The Sunday school {s still on the Inerease; 217 were present. Devotional service at 6:45 was well attended, and was addressed by Dr. W. W. Lucas, general assistant secre- tary of the Epworth League, who gave 10 on his $100 subscription for the new churek At 7:45 the pulpit was occupied by Dr. W. W. Lucas, who preached a very able and impressive sermon, and two more joined, Ladies’ ld No. 2, Mrs. B. I. August president, realized quite a nice sum of money at the birthday party on last Tuesday evening and presented the church with $35 on a window for the new building. | The funeral of Mr. Albert Patter son of 5312 Federal street was held Wednesday morning, and that of Mr. '-H, T. Edwards of 5628 Wabash avenue was held Thursday morning. ‘The sick are Mrs. Fannie Shacker ford, Mrs. Josephine Farmer and Mrs Susan Wright. ‘Mr. A. M. Johnson, J. A. Washing ton and R. A. Crolly left Tuesday for Princeton, Ind., to attend the distrie oonference. WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Beginning with Monday, Aug. 10, our church will celebrate Home Com- ing Week for the A. M. E. Zion Con- nection. All persons who have ever been connecteod in any way with the A. M, B. Zion Chureh in any part of the country is hereby extended a cor- dial invitation to visit us during this week. There will be services at our church every evening. Monday will ‘be Sunday school night, a short study of the Sunday school Iesson, together with short talks and addresses on how to do Sunday school work, will be de lvered by some of. tho best Sunday school workers in the city. Tuesday evening Rev. J. W. Robinson, pastor o} St. Mark’s M. B. Church, will deliver an address on the relation of the Mothodist Eptscopal Church and the Afrlean Methodist Episcopal Zior Church. Wednesday evening the pas tor will deliver an address on tho ort gin and organization of the A. M. E Zion Church. * ‘The services at our church for Sun day will be as follows: At 11 a. m. Dr, Adams, the evangelist, and th gospel choir will be in charge of th ‘services. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. LILYDALE ruts TO RID DISWRICT OF UNDBIRABLES Women of “Ne w) Subdivision Find That Protecfve Associa- tion Does Not Prot and Take Matters in Their (wn Hands. Out In Lilydale, the ne¥ subdivision south of Sith street and test of State street, things are not allsorene. A reporter for the Chicago Sefender in a recent visit found out that this sup- ‘posedly peaceful ttle disttict te all Wrought up over burbecues. It seems }that barbecues have been a popular form of pleasure, both the churches and individuals having bad any ‘num. ber during the last two year. Barbecues Cause Trouble. But lately barbecues have vecome a nuisance, a certain element of the community making them occasions for hilarious orgies which lasted far Into the nigut. Beer has been gold at 10 cents a bottle in open defiance of the law and the revellers have tuculted the women of the nelghborhood and there is great dissatisfaction over the matter. The people are divided, some few favoring the old-fashioned pleas. ure. Women Protest. Protest was made to the Lilydale Protective and Improvement Associt. ton but no attention was paid te..- matter. Ish 2 the’ women.ox ‘Lily dale met at the residence of Airs. J. H. Brannam, 9356 Lafayette avenue. This meeting was 40 interesting one and the feeling of the ladies in the matter was freely alred. The latest report from that section is that the women have appointed a committee 10 meet the Protective Association in Faint eeasioni: UNION CITY, TENN. Union City, Tenn. Aug. 7.—Sunday evening at 3 o'clock and Monday night at 8:30 Rev. Harry I. MeNeil, the boy evangelist of Pensacola, "Florida, preached two most excellent sermons at the Bapilst church. * * * Miss Desirree Mercer of Mayfled, Ky., was in town Sunday. She visited Miss Lizzie Wedington while here. * * * Last Friday at the home of Mr. Josh Jones'a birthday party was given in honor of little Annie Bell Rainey. Many were present and several ittie Presents were received. At 6 o'clock a nice course of sherbet cake and punch was served. * * * Miss Ly- da J.ouis of Mayfield, Ky., 1s In town for a few days, While here she is visiting Mrs. Charlie Wells and Wil- le Harper. * * © Bya Clark left Sunday for Milan, Tenn., to spend a few days, * *'* Mrs, Margaret Girum and her mother, Mrs. Mosely of Jackson, Tenn,, left yesterday for Jackson, where she will be for a week or more. * * Mrs. H. M. MeMakin has returned from Dyersburg, where she has been spending the greater part of her vacation period. She left last night for Chattanooga, ‘Tenn, * * * ‘Rev. Kitk has returned from Gates, Tenn., where he has been visiting the district conference. He reports a very excellent session. * * * Prof, W. R. Jarrett left Wednesday for the dis. trict conference at Gates, Tenn. He will spend a day or two in Obian be- fore returning home. * ¢ * Rev, Dangerfield left Tuesday for Parson, Tenn., to visit his distriet conference. + ¢* Rov. Kirk was called to Hum. buldt Sunday to attend the formal services of Rev. Brown, one of his par- tcular friends in the ministry, * * * Your correspondent received a beau- tiful card last week announcing the marriage of Miss Cora Walker of this city to Mr. Jesse Whilicar of Cairo, Ml. We wish for them a happy and prosperous married lite. * * * Mrs. Cassle L. Fawlkes of 408 E. Mathews street was the charming hostess of the Y. W. E, club Friday afternoon. After business and a few minutes of social pleasure a course of ice cream and cake was served. <All present en- Joyed a most pleasant eveening. Vis itors present were Mrs. Ellen Allen of Memphis and Mrs. Willie Louis of Chattanooga, Tenn. * * * At the home of Mr. Austin Morris Sunday evening Mr. Will McCall of Terrell and Miss Lillie Morris were quietly united in the bonds of holy matrimony. The ceremony took place on the beautiful lawn near the house. Everything was most beautifully arranged. ‘The bride and groom received many complt ments and presents. Many of thel friends witnesséd the occasion. Rev H, G. Harris officiated. * * * Mrs Dr. J. A. Rainey of Martin was tr town Sunday and Monday visiting rel atives and friends. * * * Mr. ani Mrs, Taylor Sylvertooth of Marti were here Sunday, the guests of Mrs Diey Petway. * * ¢ Mrs, 3. M Strayhorn of Martin was here Sunday visiting relatives and friends. DERMATOLOGIST OFFERS INSTRUCTIONS AT REDUCED RATES The attention of the women and girls is calle¢ to the advertisement of Mme. Annette Trautman, the derma- tologist, on another page of this issue. During the month of August and pre- vious to giving her undivided atten- tion to her own establishment, she jwill give a full course of her work to 1a limited number of students for $30. ‘Mme. Trautman Is a graduate of Burn- ham’s and one of the recognized authorities in ber work, Recently the various railway companies have added a dermatologist to the attendants on their de luxe trains and anyone taking instructions from Mme. Trautman will ‘bo exceptionally well equipped to fill these positions, All matter for publication in the cur- rent issue of The Chicago Defender must reach the office by Wecnesday night. If sent by mall, it should be sent so as to reach us in the last deliv- ery that day. . Lest You Forget. AT THE MICHIGAN SUMMER RESORTS The Latest News About Your Friends During August—Full List of the Ho- tel Registers and What the People ‘Are Doing. Petoskey, Mich., Aug. 1.—The resort season is on in full blast. The weather is ideal—mild days and cool nights— and the race is represented from everywhere. Mr. Robert Belfo {s back on the fob at the new Arlington .as head waiter. He 1s welcomed here by his many friends who have not bad the pleasure of seeing him here for the past seven years, * * ® Mrs. Nannle Slaughter, widow of the late Rev. D. S. Slaughter of Indian- apolis, Ind., and for many years a prominent member of Corinthian Bap- tist Church and now a resident of Oberlin, Ohlo, fs spending the summer here, accompanied by her son, D. T. Slaughter. * * * George Calloway, the prominent South Side tallor of Chicago, passed through this city Wednesday on his annual business tour. * © © Homer Butler, well known in Indfanapolts, with his ‘band and min- strel show, who are with Wyoming ‘Bill's Wild West Show, ware here last Monday and the entertainment was cordially received. * * * John Wig- gins of Anderson, Ind., was In the clty last week. * * * Dr. John H. Wil- Mams of Fort Wayne, Ind., is spending the season at Oden with Mr. Cook of Toledo, Ohio. * * * Roy Evans of Franklin, Ind., 1s our popular tonsor- fallst. * * © J. D. Cowan of Chi- cern... Is bere, as usual, for the Avon.” We would 0¢ ixsvoere with- out you, John. * * * Georse Wheeler is at his old stand opposite the suinmer house. * * * Sunday, August 2, was gala day at Round Lake. A union’ plente promoted by Mr. H. Pane and Mr. R. Evans was well at- tended by everyone from here and surrounding resorts. Everyone en- foyed himself boating and fishing. Benton Harbor. Benton Harbor, Mich., Aug. 72—The following guests ‘are registered trom Chicago at the Justamere Inn: Mr. and Mrs. George McCree, Mr. and Mrs. D. Rice, Mrs. H. F. Daniels and daugh- ter Katherine, Mrs. F. E. Hekert, Mrs. F. Shanahan, Miss L. Bertha Thomas, Miss Rosie . McNeal, Messrs. B. F. Mosely Atkins, B. F. Lewis, George O. Hudson and W. J. Wethington. A Pleasant Week-End at the West Michigan Resort, Hon. and Mrs. E. H. Wright, accom: panied by Mrs, Henry S. Goins of Chicago, and Mr. R. W. Westberry, of South Carolina, spent the week-end at the West Michigan Resort near Ben- ton Harbor, Mich. Among other Chicagoans at this popular summer resort were Hon. B. F. Moseley, Dave Hawley, W. G. Anderson, Esq., Thos. M. Rearson, Esq., J. M. Long, Harri- son Emauuel, Mrs. Violette Neatlez Anderson, Mrs. Willie Collins, Mrs. Arminta Black, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Me- Case, and visitors from other points. Mrs. Bowles of Jersey City, con- tributed to the general enjoyment by rendering several artistic vocal selec- tions; and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Daven- port, the well known eaterers of Ev- Janston, ML, pronounced the service and enisine par excellence. * The resort management will give & Saturday night hop, complimentary to the out-of-town Chicago visitors and vacationers on the 15th inst. All the weck-enders report a splendid time and are loud in their praises of this worthy race enterprise—a fine bath- ing beach, plenty of shade, a good bed, and plenty of good food prepared by 4 first class cook, Ieave nothing to be desired to Insure an enjoyable vaca- tion at this beautiful summer resort, and we might add. cheap transporta- tion and reasonable rates. OUT IN ENGLEWOOD. Mrs. C. Winborn of 6137 Ada street will make a flying trip to Milwaukee, Wis, next week, * * © Mr. and Mrs. 4. J. Bowman of 6033 Loomis street will spend’a few days In Mit- waukee, Wis, next week. © * ¢ Miss G. Lucky is in the city, the guest of Miss Beatrice Prear, on Normal boulevard. © * * Miss Leona Staf- ford of 6216 Aberdeen street Is visit- ing relatives in Casopolis, Mich. Mrs, J. M. Hill and son of 6043 Loomis street returned home Sunday morning. * * * Mrs. Allco Lyles of 5922 Aberdeen street and Mrs. Fanny Turner of 6012 Aberdeen street left the city Monday morning for ‘Wilberforce, Ohio, to attend the No- tional Federation of Colored Women's Chibs. * * © Mrs. Ethel Williams and daughter of 7218 Aberdeen street left the ity for Dayton, Ohio, Tuesday, to visit her sister and relatives. * * ¢ Miss Clara Marcelle, a public school teacher of New Orleans, La, is the guest of Mrs, Nelle Harrison of 6040 Ada street, while attending the Chi. cago university. * * * The Ideal Woman's club was the guest of Mrs. Price on 8837 Marshfield avenue las! Friday. * * * The mid-summel carnival at Hope Presbyterian church closed on Saturday night with ¢he crowning of Miss May Bell Hill the carnival queen, As the most popula contestant little Miss Ruth French won the first prize in the silver con test, and Master Earl McKenna the second prize, * * * Mrs, Mary Tay lor of 6039 Loomis street entertaine sixteen at dinner Sunday afternoon * ¢ © Mrs. Carrie Prear of 134 ‘W. Gist street was hostess at dinne Sunday afternoon. Sunday is made for man, and Sum ay schools are made for those who would be men. ‘There is plenty of room in them of more pupils —Ch+ cago Herald. | For Tirsd Nerves, Plenty of sles and plenty of fresh air will do all the necessary doctoring for the tired nerves. Old Mother Na ture is very kind to her children un less they fly in(her face, For disobe lence to her She metes out sever dunishment, but to her obedient daughters she Is the best of nurses And sleep and oxygen will freshen wy and rejuvenate the tired body. | Deaths of the Week pe. Records of Department of Health.) beret ae J, 37 yre., 3628 State ciieéeas Luin, 60 yee, 2600 Wabash ave, auetans: JY, Bs 48 yrs, «121 Dearborn Didies, Bela, 55 yra,, 4917 Berkley ave. Gardner,” Annie, 64 yra, 4856 Dearborn Sven Auge ie i Rue, capeel ‘34 yrs, 3908 Federal Patterson, Albert, 38 yre., 6312 Federal ven AE. I Schall, David: 62 yea, 3919 Dearborn ve uly 36. ‘ashinais ihae Wekpeaiea:: We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks ToRIEESE ESAT ane To the Ancient Order of Foresters and Gir GH ra gt MISS a We are also grateful for the beautlfu ALP Rive nga, cre. GUESS WHO DEVARTMENT The 8.8; dude Is who te looking for another girl, ae is Minsiesipp Birk Mas Rane home?” Ae Bie he: mBhe Wath, street sind’ "\Pabaah avenue ile ts Who would give nobody a, glance RUE 1 Tene the party Saturday’ Lacy tate i hes Sake dude’ ig who tn making fast, time itn hie ofa el alnce'no haw Some back’ SS er ‘the dotl'was at the party Saturday who made a hit-with all the dudes? “S'S. Is then! Si aon ‘Pe pool partners are who make x hit yalyading ig Bue nt wth all tiem! Bind BN, are thes he ‘works greatest orchestra, leader Js Atdig took. a, fier over the fence? The avttyyee $ho are not, Heard. f¥om nowaagseY We Wok Wor Ste We re The dudes are wh are seen with twa austefe cvers Sunday? Baie anu . Sts "Ene dell is who ta not as popular as or yore ‘IS.’ 1, “where are you? "The diide is who docen’t use his violin fo Wtiraet he gins to him any mores Si thave vou sorgotten howto pay? "rhe piano shark's hp omis pins when hol feel like Rh? 18 Pe chere ‘ure otters Shain tise Diag Tho gin ts" whe thinks whe Is, thore with tie goods” ft Tanne, ou Stil Jive Recfoun afd Wenttrorth2 ‘tho doll de Who sKeH she don't care for are BN eine sou anak hune ‘the dail Ie’ whove ‘sudeea'e nay her gafeleregg Wo Wor whi dont Sot Bets The “ignited club president who jumped gver-the tence laak Wednesday ne Saden Pare? “Tne two young chaps who are going to open the soelet® Seaton Oct. iif” Ehey ate"the tions of sostety “Who. wil present the Miller altis to 20- ciety this season? Fhog” nist he pres Senéea' by ail 'menna. THE THREE BILLS GO FISHING A True Fish Story Made Remarkable by the Thrilling Experience of Sev. eral Members of the Party. The "Three Bills’” fishing party re turned from Hooker's Lake, Salem, Wis,, last Friday night. Willlam Court: ney of Indianapolis landed the largest fish, a S-pound black bass; while his partner, William Ragland of 5205 Dear. vorn street, made only dry water hauls, his best luck coming on the last day, after the storm, when he landed ‘three little perch three Inches long. William Thompsop of 5214 State street, who took with fish fits the last day, after the storm, sad to say, re ceived several bites, but they were from mosquitoes, and he was able to produce only a number of scars on his face and hands when he returned. Bob Anderson and Mose Mitchell were lucky enough to keep the camp supplied with their numberless catches. Anderson, however, caught a monster frog which is now on ex hibition at 5248 State street, omar RSE ja the safest of all. No Panic can make #2 tess valuable. "Ko Zieh ansncing™ exe Sonete Yeaway: ‘heres money tn real EEE, tbo! ‘We can guaranteo « proft on all of our proverdes Biteecd tor Bales enen shosek Serres Hare or Sm ee Fone Zoe MeN aR We tele Wa eat Se ee ar eadERGent chat wid afows Say Sean avery ater tine Sec SRE ae ve Elkind Rnodes Ave, lat, steam, Moat dang 6 Woomssest seers 6,000 ae ah Dh amioy aes ti eye a ei 6 Mig Se 7.200 20 a Wasa, Re at caer eae coors ee 10,500 siting Whunah aves ‘brick ‘cote LE epeneterberrall ft) aaa Redes Ave,” é-ro0mm okt rartnte eae eccers 3.860 Par aie RT Mouse cumecs heat. .oseen™ 4,200 A PARTIAL LIST OF DESIRABLE, FLATS FOR RENT. “s09 5, sith Pia 4 rooms, steam heat.£25.00 BRE aati aveeeT tobi, acai sett aaa “Wabash aves" 7" room, “= rr decane ivmnberiees te) sehen Meron “aves 4 Foon, seth tha Vernon Aves @Fabimd, hs a erm tO tee ines apheBeaet SE, ii aging ates eat 60.00 3834 Vernon Ave., 10 rooms, furnace Beat Decsa fy oe eres 46.00 aot tt ROME? gs 6 roo Hariacs ns carne Atte 8 Toor, NU ann 20 enna 3H Foomnay Hard (Whig speleearemepeaoierey te) ange Verto ave 7 Foon Harniaes (TN eterelea ed etaerevtaiaierret 2 sati'baidmat’ Avera Foams wavs ie, potunaee, Aves € (con, oT saan 35th and’ ‘Rhodes Ave, “rooms, ee gt gee AVEO aera a8. athe Mecaaat” Avoue 7 Foomany ese nen eter. 0 sere el se Ane ava, Foam Faas ae var Aes 1 sooner #500 adiivais Kia 8 Teoma, tates ashes $£. # fours stove Heat: Bee fais ate Bb ESR dove nent. 3808 THe ene iti SMe. rams, ee ae tees SI 680 flOWalas Ave. 7 osha cath thongin Sk rooney ates Weak $599 ‘all oF write for particulars Real Estate Brokers Renting - Loans - Insurance 3512 South State Street “Home of Real Estate Bargains.” ‘Telephones Douglas #4, Auto. 79-844. Lincoln State Bank of Chicago ‘UNDER STATS SUPER VIION 3105-07 South State Street CHICAGO, ILL. Deuglas 200 CAPTPAL, $200,000.00 SERPLLE, F20, 008.68 CEE MUATSRL ESR Cosasnecsinl Banting att eae” tie) Serings amd Chociing | Hi Po p % eas pacman ee | tonne ee id satay Dron meen Ce) mt Ge wend — : amy. cd Reece im interest on Savings "RR ert eee at Your Pocronnge Scticted Pe ba ie. ge od — ee ee Thi ext, Scent recente Rath Banas of : age ‘Open one ie. Chap, K BUY THE CHICAGO DEFENDER AT ALL “L” STATIONS. ae 4 1 \ J & peers CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Se SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE DEFENDER 3832 PRAIRIE AVE, 2D FLAT., PHONE ‘Dougie, ;*Neitly” furmiaied fone bedroom in private family mith’ all cont Venlencent exeelient transportation, awit: able for single perwon. ts Wid LANGLEY AVE, PHONG KEN- Wood Sy iv-Bentifulyy Furnished oor aultable for mag: and wite; Hot and” esia Funning ‘water: convenient to. cur lime: aimodern improvements. eis 5igj WABASH AVE. oD FLAT. PHONE Kenvcood. iss" Nicely) furnished light and ‘alry’ rooms: imprevementer alk mods gis Rede car line: very homelike, "belS 384 CALUMET AVE. — NICELY FUR- lie ight and Ait Foor tearm neat, kitchen prfiiegen, hot water year around! ewe decoraieay’ near ear’ fine! moder in overy was ei is LANGLEY AVE, PHOND DOUG- fas SioNice iarge alcove room: Bult able’ for_man and ‘wife oF atugenias ai oder conveniences; near car Hines S12 iai_PRAIRIE AVE, ab_FLAT—TWO altcely tirana Iarde, aly front rooms tollsts bath: not and cold water! caliroad hen ‘preterfeds’ Phone Auto. taisie Wal 301% EOREST AVE, PHONE DOUG- ind: RGM Nentiy arises root, “not anid cold water, let, bath and gust’ gee iiemen ‘preferred. “Apply Stra, Rice, oS gs PRAIRIE AVE, TOP FLAT—NIGE augea rlaied room 4828 per weak chiding cooking: canvertcnt £0" indians Und 6th street Gar iinex: e13 Wig RHODES AVE, 2D PLATA NCR stoam meated Yoomnt” only one other roomert suitable for couple or gentlemen preferred: ea 3388 VERNON AVE, 2p"APT — Two innge, lane rooma fealty tornahed: ul modern conveniences." Bhone Douglas Bit 3 3823 CALUMET AVE—ONB OR TWO fire, Wight and airy rooms, unfurnianed only two tn kitchen? steam’ Heat and all Stier "modern ‘conveniences; “heat cnr fine. We $25 W Seni STONE On TWO HOOSS Turnished cot unfurnished? Wit moder conveniences neut ear ine: 3 io; EBERHART AVE, 2D FLAT, phous Wentworth 10 Nicely fur? qaned ange, git und airy room tenia fedcmodérh: sultable for married cous ple Oia men! im quiet family. Ss 3g FORESINAYE, 2D PLAT—NICELY furnished lipit aiid girs toomes steam heat and ail Sthy\r modern conventences: tre phones NE odes #8 His CALUMET AVE, — FWRST-CLASS ‘rahe oonst asary " AMSE te, st ad ru ae for gine que? Sepings sultable. tor ‘man kind \e vie, Phone Botgias eieo, ee ie Wabash AVE, ab FLOOI | Wanted Seat yqume” man to" share large front room; ‘ail conveniences. : sa RHODES AVE., APT. 1 — FINE oma ate, huatéa; facing. Fonts 2 ands" rooma. en ‘suites’ Ment Rousehesp= ing: phono, lagndrs say. running: water InSfoomst smal roorna ¥.00' up. HIP INDIANA ave. — NewLy FUR: sited, luv ‘am airy room steam Neat a" all ‘other moderns conveniences: ne tiher roomers. "hone Boustas sici. "e 38i§ PRAIRIE AV. PHONE DOUGLAS ‘ine Nive light and ‘airy front seotns: gultable for man amd. wife: kitehen privt ig “appiy Mi, "Higa 38 $512 LAFAYETTE AV. 2nd FLAT— Nicely furntsined, ight and" airy’ rooms; steam heat und ah other modern conve: ences: near cai tine, iss HQ VERNON AV.—Nicely furnished front Foun; modern; hat water nese 8 SM, PRALINE AV, PHONE AUT. 7-201 Sifcritahed. Ge “unturned rooms 8 Fentt "mudem convetienees: hear’ car une? furnice heats Se 28 FEDERAL st. 3a APT. CNewie furnished roams Gath, gus. and al other modern ‘conveniences. is 340 PRAIRIE AV., a0 FLOOR—Neatiy ‘Mirmished rooms, “aley, and ghey newly saecoraied atenin heat; hot and cold Fone Hing wating leon “praca best at Janitor ‘servioes suttabie’ for ian’ ‘and ite or tea aentiement, convenient. to Surface and Le fir lines, it you nee ook ie for ‘nunice, quick, Weal home’ cil Boucle Sosh 8 oe PRAIRIE AVTwo or threa alco Touro. tepit ‘anh modern, mprgves Washington. poly as 32iy VERNON AV. NEAR sind BIND — Hing, gins, infee’ room inning waver, ctecttie Ihghis; phone tervices all modern fonveniences ain ideal hom, fn Bea famnigy rensonatle. ta" desirable. parties, hone Dougine Wit. pas tise VERNON AVE. — NICELY FUR- ished Fooms from $250 per Week Nb! all'moe-n’ conveniences: one, ‘excellent iatge front room: convenient to 21st atrect tai line, “welephione Dovgins 8228. ALS Be ROREST AVE, a FLAT — TWO hinge font rooms, aultable for man aa wife? steam heat. Ts iM PRAIE AVE —ZARGB, LIGHT. firmished Toons Zor rent ‘Modern con: ventencen: 38 375¢ INDIANA AVE, — NICELY FUR fisted, ight and aisy “rooms; steam nent and all other modgen conveniences? harried couple preferred. Ti 3128 CALUMET AVE, — FURNISHED Foomt atenin, heats hot water and. all other modern conveniences, it (18 WABASH AVE., 2D FLAT—NICELY STTirnighed roo sillable for genktemen ocimactied ou ‘moders convene fences. " Als |Lineoin State B 3625 CALUMET ‘AS NICELY Fun: fa see heat 'and aif other modefn 'Sonventeseess hear car line. C3 See eee magna, PG AO" ots Ta Om room and nice side rooms; pnt, ‘airy, not pra neta lee fans #9 Ge ft ing LANGLEY AY, BE Bitocar "sana a oe Be NSE Fatale * leeetlon Apply Mire ______FOR RENT. PT SENUUE AVE: AB Fea warm brick building in winter, inquire Pn Oey tarnished; ‘good transportation 3 J.-S. Nelson, 2652 Wabash ave, 8 “HOUSES FOR RENT. NqyRRROR AVE. itoup DOuGIAg *STERNON QU DHONE Buea ae. "Gah Sr plione’ after 6p. mm: i splenatd condition; will gell reasonable, EXPERIENCED GIRL WANTED. PIG. TANTRA ie esis EL BUSINESS CHANCES. FOR SALE — FIRST-CLASS DRESS- a ca Sear ear TSW. rth Sit, phone Douglas 8986, _ Lost AND FOUND. Fie popgrracen tose mea any gs JP RURTE Oe at a indy. allgnted’ at’ int street ‘and took. a Shem, 6150 Wabash ave. "UNCLAIMED LETTERS, “MR. JAMES G. COTTER, LoANS [sto.00 to $109.00] @0o0Dp cITIzZENS Furniture, Pages, Etc., and plain note, quick, polite service and strictly private. BAKER eco. 105 W. Monroe St., Cor. Clark Ei{eh Floor, Room SOL Phone Randolph aa08 ‘The above company is recommended by The MRS. A, T. UPSHAW PRAISES PROVI- DENT HOSPITAL Mrs, A. T, Upshaw, 36 West Thirty- fifth street, entirely recovered from an illness that necessitated a serious operation at Provident hospital, is profuse in her praise of that institu- tion. So pleased is she with the care that she received from the internes and nurses and the attention of the super- intendent and other officials of the institution she has instructed The Chicago Defender to publish the fact. “The horrors of the surgeon's knife and the attendant wretchedness of con- valescence 1s soon forgotten when one is a patient at Provident hospital,” said Mrs. Upshaw in bringing the short Interview to an end. MRS. A. E. POOLE AND SON ARE DINNER HOSTS Mrs, A. E. Poole and her son, Dr. J, Langeton Poole, of 3345 State street, ‘entertained at dinner Thursday, Dr. J, H. Hale, the leading surgeon of ‘Nashville, Tenn., and Mrs, S. A. O'Neal of Henderson, Ky.; Mrs, M. A. Saund- ES ‘Mrs, Mary Stump and Mr. Floyd J. Hackney. 4335 Forrestville Ave. 4335 Forrestville Ave. FOR SALE: Modern 9-room house, in first-class condition. Stone front; hardwood floors; electric light. New furnace, cement basement. Must be seen to be appreciated. I will sell this place at a bargain and on very easy terms. Will be on premises today and tomorrow from 2 to 5 P. M. FRED'K H. BARTLETT & CO. Annual Moonlight Excursion Under the Auspices of ST. THOMAS' GUILD TUESDAY EV'G, AUGUST 11, 1914 ABOARD THE COMMODIOUS STEAMER 'CITY of BENTON HARBOR" This is the first time this well equipped boat, high carries 3,000 passengers, has been chartered exclusively by Colored people. Boat leaves foot of Wabash Ave., from the Graham & Morton docks, at 8:30 p.m. returning 12 midnight, thus giving ample time to get to the dock, and a longer sail than we have ever had before. Good Music in the Social Hall. TICKETS 50c Buy your Tickets in advance so as to avoid the rush. Take any Elevated or Surface line to foot of Wabash Ave. and you will see the Graham & Morton sign. PAGE FOUR. 4335 Form FOR SALE: Mo in first-class cond hardwood floors; e furnace, cement b seen to be appreci place at a bargain terms. Will be on tomorrow from 2 t FRED'K H. BA 8TH REGIMENT TO BE THROWN UPON CANVAS Peter P. Jones Soon to Have Movies of the 8th Seen Along the Stroll. Peter Jones will have the greatest moving pictures ever exhibited. He spent last week at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Ill., where there were scenes the like of which have not been seen on a canvas. The scenario was written by Alfred Anderson and the principal actors were Leon Crosby, Rosa Gordon, Marle Johnson, Lawrence Chemault, Sergt. Wilson and Col. F. A. Denison, and the "war correspondent." V. O. THOMAS TRIUMPHANTLY ANGLES IN MICHIGAN Mr. V. O. Thomas, manager of Bartlett's south side real estate department, went fishing up in Michigan on Wednesday and caught a fish weighing thirty-five pounds. Mr. Thomas had it cut in several pieces and sent it friends, the remainder was cooked and served a luncheon. While he is a good fisherman, he is also an up-to-date real estate dealer. The firm is questioning Mr. Thomas as to whether he caught with a silver or regulation hook. PROF. FRANK A. DENNIS ENTERTAINS VISITORS Well-Known Townsman Is Host at Wilson Plaza to Visiting Relatives. Professor Frank A. Dennis gave a breakfast at the Wilson Plaza, 3533 South Wabash avenue, Saturday, August 1, in honor of Mrs. John Sampales, a cousin, from Cincinnati, Ohio. Others present were Mr. Thomas L. Jefferson and his charming bride, also a relative of Professor Dennis and Mrs. Rachel Mitchem, 3629 Prairie avenue, and Mrs. R. Morales, 3540 Calumet avenue. The breakfast was specially arranged and supervised by Miss Wilson, in person, and she spared no pains to make the affair one of the most attractive of the season. The table was adorned with roses of the rarest bloom and beauty, and on entering the well appointed dining room the guest at once inhaled the fragrance of the flowers. The guests enjoyed the delectable repast and highly praised Mrs. Wilson's ability and knowledge of serving and complimented the host, who is a prince among entertainers for his lavish hospitality. West Michigan Resort The place to spend a day or a week in the woods. Take Graham & Morton Boats Foot of Wabash Avenue. 9.30 A. M. and 10 P. M. daily, 2.30 Sunday. Rates $10.50 per week, $1.50 per day. Bus at Docks, Bonton Harbor, Michigan. W. H. HOFFMAN, Manager CAPT. LOUIS B. ANDERSON THROWN FROM HORSE. Capt. Louis B. Anderson, Regimental Adjutant of the 8th Infantry, I. N. G., was thrown from his steed last Saturday at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Ill. Capt. Anderson was directing the forces in the sham battle for the moving pictures, and in a hurried message sent to Major Hunt by Col. F. A. Danison, Capt. Anderson had to ride over unknown territory. His horse stumbled into a deep gulley, and the captain was thrown headlong to the ground. The force was so sudden that he broke his collar bone. Capt. Anderson immediately mounted his horse and rode to camp, where he discovered he was in a serious condition. Monday, at St. Luke's hospital, it was, learned through an X-ray that his collar bone was broken. He is at home under the care of Dr. Dan Williams, "Mrs. Julina and the baby." TALENTED ARTISTS IN MID-SUMMER CARNIVAL FOR N. A. A. C. P. FUND. Prominent Young People Interested in a Movement for Racial Uplift— August 28-29 Date of Carnival. The splendid work of the N. A. A. C. P. in the last few years is generally known, and it is hoped appreciated by the people at large. The time has now come when this work is to be extended and new avenues pursued. Toward this end an Adjustment Bureau is about to be established in Chicago and the Association through its sub-committee is about to make a splendid effort to raise funds for this purpose. For this reason a movement was instituted, which resulted in the idea of a Mid-summer Festival, to be given in a tent at the corner of 36th street and Wabash avenue. This festival will have the support of some of the leading artists in the city as entertainers, appearing at stated intervals throughout the evenings settled upon for this event of the season. Mid-August was at first considered as the most desirable time, but upon mature consideration the dates of August 28 and 29 were finally selected and a masters meeting planned for Sunday, August 30. This meeting will probably have a two-fold result—a larger membership and a greater knowledge and enthusiasm for the work of the N. A. A. C. P. It is hoped that the public will respond liberally and enthusiastically to this festival, because its success depends upon the interest of every individual. The good to accrue is to every individual, and for future generations. The N. A. A. C. P. represents the fair-minded white man and the far-thinking colored man. It is the clarion call to the man who is down and the hope of the man who is struggling for greater freedom. At the festival will be various boots, with useful articles, fun-making things, things for entertainment, chasers of dull spirits, amusements, everything, in fact, that should appeal to the happy and the sad, the gay and the serious. The funds collected (and it is hoped they will be great) will be augmented by gifts from various friends and $1 for every $3 raised will be given by Mr. J. Rosenwald, the Chicago philanthropist. Then the association will be in a position to give new impetus to its already splendid work. The building is a large, multi-story structure with a flat roof and a series of windows. It has a prominent entrance with a large door and a set of stairs leading up to it. The building is surrounded by a grassy area with trees and a cloudy sky in the background. 1. $ 1 0 0^{\circ} $ "DOWN STATE" BOYS OF 8TH REGIMENT ARE GOODSOLDIERS Second Battalion, Under Command of Major Otis B. Duncan, Is Composed of the Crack Companies of the Regiment. OFFICERS ARE PROGRESSIVE MEN FROM SMALL TOWNS "Down State" Companies the Pride of Their Communities and Hosts at Elaborate Entertainments — Vivid Pen Picture of the Officers. The Second Battalion, Illinois National Guard: Company H—Springfield, III. Company I—Quincy, III. Company M—Metropolis, III. Company L—Jacksonville, III. When Governor Dunne was watching the Eighth Infantry as it passed him in review last Friday at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Ill., he noted the finest looking military men in the state. One of the battalions that caused him to smile in a manner to 'create pleasure was the Second, under the command of Major Otis B. Duncan. This battalion is composed of Company H, Springfield; Company I, Quincy; Company M, Metropolis, and Company L of Jacksonville. It has been the custom of the Du Pont Powder Company to award three prizes to the best marksmans in the guard at these meets in which the entire guard of the United States participates. Company M of Metropolis holds a trophy, having won the highest points for marksmanship in the United States guard. The Second Battalion's members for the most part are men who hunt and can hit the bullseye every time. As marksmans their record stands high, most of them wearing medals for good shooting. The Second Battalion, although a "down state" body, has as many loyal men as there are in the other two battalions. In the securing of the $100,000 for the new armory none worked more faithful than its Major Olis B. Duncan, and no one will be more pleased with the erection of the building than the "boys down the state." This battalion contains two of the largest companies in the regiment. Col. Franklin A. Denison has the united support of all the officers of the Second Battalion in bringing it up to the highest point of efficiency. When it was anticipated that the Eighth would be called to service again the Second was ready to respond with its full quota of men ready for action. Springfield, the place where the encampment was held, is the headquarters of the Second Battalion. It is famous for its social events and the men and officers are noted for their hospitality. The citizens of Jacksonville, Quincy, Metropolis and Springfield are proud of their soldier boys, who are a credit and honor to the state. Major Otis B. Duncan. When the name of the Second Battalion of the Eighth Regiment, Illinois Guard, is mentioned, the individual who rises first in the minds of the friends of this organization is Major Otis B. Duncan. He is every inch a soldier, a student of military affairs, and popular with his officers NEW and men, and it is these qualities that make him one of the strong supports of the colonel of the regiment. He was educated in the public schools of Springfield, Ill., and then became editor of the Springfield Capitol for three years. It was this field of intellectual activity that paved the way for him to become one of the leading factors in the political, fraternal, social and military life of the Afro-American in the state of Illinois. Major Duncan has instilled in him soldier instincts from his father, who was a civil war veteran. In 1902 he was elected adjutant of the Third Battallon, serving with credit for two 1939 These men represent the flower of Illinois civilization. It also proves to the world that this great state represents the true spirit of Grant and Lincoln in that they stood for all men up and all educated. Except Col. DeGremon, the rest of the gentlemen represent every large city in the state, which has a company making up the second battalion of fighting Bth, known to the rank as the "down-state officers," meaning the southern and central portion of this commonwealth. This is the first time in the history of the regiment that any paper has published these officers, and it is through the efforts of the Defender that the world at large has the opportunity to grace these handsome specimens of Afro-American manhood. years. He was later elected major of the Third Battalion and remained at its head for three years. He was then elected major of the Second Battalion and has held this position for five years. Under his command the Second Battalion has become one of the leading battalions of the regiment. At his headquarters every year the major is kind and courteous, and generous to a fault. It is he who keeps Springfield on the map from a racial standpoint. He is one of the chief clerks in the office of the superintendent of public instruction and the best penman in the statehouse, where there are STAFF OFFICERS OF These men represent the flower of true spirit of Grant and Lincoln in that they represent every large city in the state known to the rank as the "down-state of the first time in the history of the region Defender that the world at large has the 300 clerks. Major Duncan is a Pythian of the highest rank and is vice grand chancellor of the K. of P.s of the state, and at the last meeting at Evanston was urged to be a candidate for chancellor. His many friends state that he could easily have been elected. He is a prominent member in the Elks, U. B. F.'s and Masons Mr. Duncan by his ability, astute reasoning, learning and general information, plus voice and dignity, is one of the best orators in the state. He identifies himself with every movement that tends to the elevation of his people. One of the companies in the Second Battalion holds the record for being the best marksmen in the national guard, having had a silver loving cup presented to them. Captain Robert Byrd. In Captain Robert Byrd Company I has one of the leading and most substantial men in the state as captain. He was born in Ashland, Ohio, and graduated from Hiram College. His life has been spent in the profession of school teaching. He is a man of considerable intelligence and is a great help to the race. Professor Byrd was principal of the Lincoln school at Quincy, Ill., for nine years, where he made an enviable record, cementing the races and causing many young men and women to take up serious affairs in life. He was chief certificate clerk, state insurance department, for nine years; secretary mutual aid department, U. B. F. and S. M. T. He is secretary of the board of examiners of the Eighth Regiment. Captain Byrd is an ideal captain. He is not only popular down the state, but all over Illinois. He has a commanding appearance, and is a fine soldier and a credit to the organization. Captain Byrd's wife is a charming woman, well educated and refined. He owns valuable property in Quincy and Spring- W ARMORY, 8TH IN is that sports He tools of the ed- three intel- way leading, so Amer- Major older was a was Bat- two field. He stands at the head of the list as a fraternal organizer and pop-ular with the Second Battalion. Captain Hodge. Captain Hodge of Company H is one of the young men who have proyen that young men can be at the head of military organizations and serve with credit and honor. He was educated in the public schools of Spring- field. He is the son of a veteran and always had a keen knowledge of military affairs. As soon as he joined the company he began to rise; and when President McKinley called for volunteers he enlisted in the Eighth and went to Cuba, and was mustered out in Chicago. He superiors claim that he has a splendid record as an officer ever since the organization of Company H. For years he was captain of the larger company in the regiment and offered by the youngest men. Captain Hodge has been in poor health for the past year. His many friends hope that he will again be able to put the one life and vigor in his company agile did of yore. Captain Arthur Williams. Company M of Metropolis, Ill., is officered by Captain Arthur Williams. This company is the crack shooting F SECOND BATTALION 8TH Illinois civilization. It also proves to the wiley stood for all men up and all educated, state, which has a company making up the officers," meaning the southern and centraliment that any paper has published these opportunity to grace these handsome spec company of the state. They hold a silver loving cup for being the best marksmen in the national guard of the United States. Captain Williams was born in Harrisburg, Pa., and when he became of age he joined the Ninth U. S. Cavalry and served from 1887 to 1896. He saw service against the Indians out West and was seriously wounded in 1891. June 18 he was mustered in the Eighth Infantry as lieutenant and served as judge advocate and general courtmartial. In 1902 he served as sergeant and in 1905 he was elected captain of Company M at Metropolis. Williams is a crack shot and prides himself as being at the head of the company which holds the cup for crack marksmanship. On July 22 he was married to Miss Lizzie Chars of Chester, Ill. She is a singer of ability and quite an accomplished young woman. She was at camp with her husband, where she enjoyed her honeymoon. Lieutenant Samuel H. Shumaker. Lieutenant Samuel Shumaker, first lieutenant Company I, is an ex-police officer. He is one of the best known men in Quincy, Ill., and has been identified with the Republican party for a number of years, serving as a member of the county central committee for ten years. The lieutenant is a responsible and reliable officer and a Christian gentleman. Next to his heart is his wife, and then his church and Company I. He is trustee of the Eighth and Elm streets Baptist Church. Mrs. Shumaker is an admirable woman and the two own some valuable property in the east end of Quincy, Ill. Whenever the interest of the company is at stake Lieutenant Shumaker is always ready to do his duty. At present he is engineer at the Globe Fixture Manufacturing Company. He was born in the state of Kansas in 1877 and every year has FANTRY I. N. G. been spent making his life one of emulation and worth. Captain Curtis H. Freeman. Captain Curtis H. Freeman was born in 1860. He was reared in the state of Iowa and attended public schools there. His first work was as an apprentice in a blacksmith shop. He moved to Quincy in 1886 and to Jacksonville in 1890. He enlisted in the national guard in July, 1906; was promoted to sergeant July 27, 1906; elected first lieutenant June 26, 1907, and elected captain March 21, 1912. Captain Freeman is the musician of the battalion. He is now director of Free- man's band at Jacksonville; also chorister of the Second Baptist Church, which has one of the best choirs in central Illinois. Captain Freeman has a company of which the people of Jacksonville are proud. He, too, is a man of fine personality and has a host of friends. He never misses a year at camp and always reports his company in right on the minute. He has the respect of the field and staff officers of the regiment. Lieutenant W. H. Parish. Company L has a number of business men connected with the organization. One of that number is Lieutenant W. world that this great state represents the Except Col. Denlson, the rest of the gensecond battalion of the great fighting 8th, a portion of this commonwealth. This is officers, and it is through the efforts of the militans of Afro-American manhood. H. Parish, who operates a barber shop, billiard parlor and a cigar and tobacco stand. He was born at Hannibal, Mo., and moved to Jacksonville, Ill. While he is a business man he has had time to devote to politics. He is the only Afro-American who has continuously acted as clerk in the ninth precinct of his ward, and has done so for seven years. He recruited Company L. for the Eighth Infantry, and for his services was elected second lieutenant, and has served in this capacity for ten years. He is a fraternal man and is well and favorably known all over the state. He is secretary of Excelor Lodge No. 9354, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows; worthy secretary of Wilson Lodge No. 55, United Brothers of Friendship; past senior warden of Corinthian Lodge No. 16, A. F. and A.M., and past grand ruler of Athens of the West No. 113, I. B. P. O. E. W. Lieutenant Joseph Morgan. Lieutenant Joseph Morgan ranks among the most popular men in the battalion. He was born in Springfield, Ill., December 26, 1879. He went to Milwaukee, Wis., where he was graduated from the high schools of that city. After the death of his mother he returned to Springfield, Ill., where he became shipping clerk for the Newman furnishing store. He then took the civil service examination and passed with the highest standing, and is now employed as messenger in the state bureau of labor. Lieutenant Morgan's career in the Eighth Regiment has been long and honorable. At the age of 18 he enlisted in Company H as corporal, and displayed a great deal of military knowledge. He went to New York with the regiment and then to Cuba, proceeding directly to San Luis, where he with the regiment did duty until the spring of 1899 and was mustered out the same year. When the NOW BEING ER regiment was reorganized in June, 1902, he was assigned to Company H. December 1, 1905, he was elected second lieutenant of Company H, and since has served his company and regiment honorably and made a splendid record for himself. Captain J. H. Sheppard, M. D. Captain J. H. Sheppard, M. D. Captain J. H. Sheppard is on the staff of Major Wesley of the hospital corps. He was born in West Virginia. He took a literary course at Howard University, Washington, D. C., graduating in 1887. He took a master's degree one year later and in 1898 graduated from Meharry Medical College. (Continued on Page 6) BREAK GROUND FOR NEW8TH REGI MENT ARMORY ```markdown ``` First Spadeful of Earth for Permanent Home of America's Only Complete Afro-American Pigment Is Turned Monday Morning. --- ONLY FEW PRESENT INFORMAL EVENT Contractor Promises to Push Work Plans Call for Modern Structure with Latest Equipment for Comfort and Convenience. Few of the people who passed the vacant lot at Thirty-fifth street and Forest avenue about 10 o'clock Monday morning paid more than passing notice to the little group of men gathered there. Some few did, and they found that the party consisted of Colonel Franklin A. Denison, Lieutenant Colonel James H. Johnson, Captain and Quartermaster James H. Nelson, Sergeant T. F. Tyler, Rev. H. J. Callis and R. S. Abbott, and that they were there to break ground for the new armory of the Eighth Regiment, I. N. G., which is to adorn the spot. Telephones Contractor. J. P. O'Connell, noted as the contractor who built the Seventh Regiment armory, together with surveyors and other helpers, were also in the party, he having received orders to begin the work of construction at once. This informal group of men will go down in history as the first gathering of its kind, as no city in America has an entire regiment made up of and officered by men of the race, and consequently no state has had occasion to build an armory. Signs Papers in Camp. A permanent home for the "Eighth" has been the cherished hope of the regiment since its organization. For years it has been the all-absorbing talk of the boys in blue. The majority will be surprised to learn that actual work on their pet project was begun so soon after their annual encampment. But that would make another story. But the new colonel did something else besides drilling when he went to Springfield last week. Along with his outfit went many important papers for the signature of the adjutant general and the governor. These were quickly secured and this other story is told: When the regiment broke camp Sunday Colonel Denison had in his possession every order necessary for the contractor to start work, and when Chicago was reached his first act was to telephone Mr. O'Connell to be on hand bright and early Monday morning. The contractor lost no time and he promises to keep up that gait until the armory is completed. A Great Honor. No formal ceremonies attended the breaking of the ground, but it is a safe bet that none of the gentlemen who handled that spade would have willingly exchanged places at that time with anyone. Following is a brief description of the building from the approved plans in the hands of the contractor: The ground covered will be 5,000 square feet. The present plans include every known convenience to perfect the soldiers in the ways of modern warfare and physical training. It will be the delight of the athlete. ECTED the swimming pool and gymnasium peling along the improved plan. Features of the Armory. Other features will be the rifle range, main drill, banquet hall, two reception halls, ladies' and gentlemen's reception rooms, smoking parlor, dining room, kitchen, ladies' and gentlemen's coat room, sanitary barber shop, bowling alley and a room for the "war correspondent." This is the first time in the history of the United States the race in any state has been so honored, and it is to old Illinois the world must doff its hat for the first real armory. Around and About Chicago Personal Mention, Social and Other News In Short Paragraphs Mrs. Wesley Flummer and her aunt, Mrs. Kate Minard, returned Saturday after a three weeks' visit in Wisconsin. Mrs. Ruth Browne and daughter Wendell have returned from Glencoe, Ill., where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Stark. Nathan Redmon, one of the old Cosmopolitan Club boys, was a Chicago visitor last week. He said that Mrs. Goldie Redmon and little Miss Redmon were thriving in the salubrious Canadian air. Mrs. Evens Tyre, Mrs. Harriette Campbell and Mrs. Lewis Wintin of Nashville, Tenn., are stopping with Mrs. A. E. Poole, 3345 State street. Richard Kelgler, 3533 Dearborn street, who holds a responsible position with the Indiana Gas Company, at Hammond, Ind., returned Saturday from Kansas City where he spent his vacation period visiting his sister. Mrs. Carrie Hollensworth, of Little Rock, Ark., is visiting Mrs. Josie Alsup, 5648 Lafayette avenue, and Mrs. Julia Fowler, 5723 Grove avenue. Miss Maud Harris has returned home in Knoxville, Tenn., after several weeks' stay with her sister, Mrs. W. N. Hill. Mrs. Elizabeth Butler, of Savannah, Ga., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Louisa Beasley, 5118 Wabash avenue, for an indelinite stay. Mrs. John B. Harrison and little Ada Clay of 5250 Dearborn street, left Tuesday for a three weeks' visit with relatives in Ohio and Indiana. Mrs. Harry E. Taylor, 5719 Federal, is attending the convention of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs in Wilberforce and will visit Cincinnati, Ohio, her former home, before returning home. Mrs. W. B. Nelson, 3518 Rhodes avenue, is visiting her mother in Henderson, Ky. Mrs. Clara Anderson, 5013 Dearborn street, and Mrs. H. C. Prentiss, 3457 Dearborn street, spent the week in Milwaukee, attending the sessions of the District Grand Lodge, Household of Ruth. Honorable Walter M. Farmer was knocked down and had his arm broken by an automobile on Tuesday evening as he stepped off of the car. Mr. William Anderson, an old soldier, formerly of Virginia and Baltimore, Md., is now living at 49 West Thirty-fourth street, and would be glad to see any of the old comrades. He played a conspicuous part in the United States navy. Mrs. Lou Ella Young, president of the Eureka Fine Art Club, spent a week in Milwaukee in attendance of the district meeting of the Household of Ruth. Miss L. O. Washington, supervisor of music in the public schools of Memphis, Tenn., is in the city visiting relatives and is stopping at 4900 Dearborn street. Mrs. J. F. Thomas, Pittsburgh, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. L. Baley, 3236 Wabash avenue. She will spend a fortnight looking over our city. She OLD Cure A Special Towel Requisite for PERSPIRATION A Perfect Deodorant Toilet Water Use it after the Bath 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 ammpla, feet and folds of the body where the pores clog and mildew it has no equal. Two sizes: 50c and $1.00 For Sale at Rankin & Whites La Bastide Crown Pharmacy 3512 State Street Ask Your Own Druggist If not obtainable, write or telephone to us Central $568 See the Girl on Every Bottle. Accept No Substitute O-DO-CURE TOILET COMPANY 1215 People's Gas Building, Chicago, Ill. Near 1215 W. 12th St. Jesse Binga, Banker REAL ESTATE FLATS-STEAM HEAT. 5255 Wabash Ave., 7 rooms, steam h 24th and Wabash Ave., steam heat: 25th and Wenworth pl., steam heat: 2819 Dearborn St. 7 rooms, steam he 3749 Wabash Ave., 7 rooms, steam h 4563 Wabash Ave., 4 rooms, steam h 72nd and Vincennes Rd., steam heat decorated ..... may later call Chicago her home. may later call Chicago her home. Mrs. John M. Harris has moved from 3113 Prairie avenue to 420 East Thirty-third street. Mrs. John P. Stancill, nee Lenora Taylor, now a resident of St. Louis, Mo., is in the city for a ten days' visit. Mrs. Brow, mother of the late Dr. Asa Barnes and Mrs. B. J. Donnellly, returned to Little Rock, Ark., on Monday. Mrs. W. H. Morgan and daughter, 6150 Aberdeen street, are touring the east. They will be away all summer and will visit Old Point Comfort and Hampton Institute before they return. Miss Allie Simms and Miss "Bob" Barbee were in the city this week the guest of Miss Ella Martin, 4643 Vernon avenue. Both are teachers in the public schools of St. Louis, Mo. J. P. Rodgers is the guest of J. H. N. Jones of the Y. M. C. A. Mr. James P. McLendon of Howard University will leave soon for Boston, Mass. Dr. J. F. Laine of Lexington, Ky., is in the city for a ten days' visit. Misses Robert Echols, Sarah E. Marshall, Medames Mattie Jones, Minnie White, Mr. D. W. Butter and J. A. Marshall were the guests of Mr. Joe Simmons, the comedian, at a party on Tuesday night at the Grand theater. Miss Vola Cabell Gowdy of Henderson, Ky., was entertained with a box party on Tuesday night, after which a luncheon was served the party with Carry B. Lewis as host. Miss Jeannetta Summers, teacher in Louisville, Ky., is house guest of Miss Adelaine Gregory, 3202 Forest avenue. Master S. H. Dudley, 5326 Wabash avenue, will spend two weeks in Louisville, Ky., with his mamma, one week in Indianapolis, Ind., three weeks in Washington, D. C., returning home in time for school. Mrs. S. H. Dudley and friend, Mrs. Emma Ralston, have returned to Louisville after a pleasant visit of two weeks with Mrs. Dudley's sister, Mrs. W. R. Carson, 5326 Wabash avenue. B. H. Busey, of Reno, Nev., who was called to Simpsonville, Ky., on account of the death of his mother, spent several days in Chicago, as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Harvey, of 732 East Thirty-eighth street. Mr. Busey will return to Chicago next year to remain permanently. Mrs. Elnora Winters of Nashville, Tenn., is visiting Mrs. Maria Stewart, mother of Mrs. L. Mitchell and Mr. John Topp, 3159 State street. Mrs. Thomas Cantrell, Nashville, Tenn., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Dorsey Chambers, 3137 State street. Mr. T. F. Dyson, 3427 Federal street, a well known usher at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, has gone to Mt. Clement. Mich. Mr. Dyson is one of Chicago's first subscribers. It is the wish of the Defender that he has a glorious time on his annual vacation. Mrs. Lila B. Johnson and two daughters, Misses Helen and Marlon of Champaign, Ill., and Miss Nellie Carter of Mobile, Ala., are spending the week end in Chicago and Evanston, visiting Mrs. Oscar Morgan, 1906 Asbury avenue. They left the first of the week for Milwaukee, Wils. All on board for a pleasant sail along the lake shore on the beautiful steamer, City of Bent Harbor, on next Tuesday evening, August 11. The boat will be held a few minutes beyond schedule time so as to give persons who work late a chance to make it. Try to get to the dock before 9 o'clock, otherwise you will be left behind. Three hours' sail will bring the excursionists back to the landing at 12 o'clock. Arrivals at the C. and C. Hotel: W. Wilkerson, New York; H. Carroll, New York; E. Green, New York; R. Pannell, Boston, Mass.; C. H. Price, Boston; Chas. Sykes, Cincinnati, Ohio; H. B. Lee, Ottawa, Mich.; D. Taylor, Detroit, Mich.; W. Hutton, Pittsburgh; Edward Baron, Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Joseph Jessup of Braidwood and his cousin from Hopkinsville, Ky., made a flying trip to the city this week. While here, they visited the office of The Bailey Realty Company on business. They explained how the Office Phone: Rev. 5123 Sq. Walsh Ave. Oakland 6882, Auto. 73-968 Phone Dresel18815 Dr. Theo. R. Mozee DENTIST 4709 S. STATE STREET CHICAGO Hours 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. Sundays by Appointment Riga, Banker ESTATE State and 36th Place —Douglas 1563 RENT. RES. $17.50 35.90 36.00 EFENCES. heat; residence.....$35.00 heat; residence.....40.00 residence.....35.00 MOVE HEAT. flat 3.....$14.00 flat 2.....24.00 flat 1.....20.00 flat 1.....22.00 flat 3.....22.00 flat 3.....23.00 flat 1.....16.00 flat 1, rear.....10.00 flat 18.....14.00 flat 16.....15.00 flat 2, rear.....10.00 flat 2.....14.00 flat 1.....25.00 flat 1.....16.00 1, 2 and 3.....$14.00, $16.00, $18.00, 23.00 heat; flat 1..... $37.50 flats 1, 2 and 3..... $25.00, $27.50, 30.00 s 1, 2 and 3..... $27.50, 30.00 heat; flat 4..... 28.00 heat; flat 3..... 35.00 heat; flat 1..... 22.50 flate; excellent location; newly ..... 25.00 FOR RENT. STORES. people of Hopkinsville were fighting for their rights in the railroad world. Miss Katie Jones of the Ada Walker Happy Girls is stopping with Mrs. Slaughter, 3664 Wabash avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Smith, 3312 Rhodes avenue, celebrated the twelfth anniversary of their marriage on July 30. Too much praise cannot be given to W. E. Thornton, caterer, and Mrs. Minnie M. Calloway and Mrs. E. A. Boykins for the artistic decorations. Received many useful presents. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Slaughter have moved into their new home, 3664 Wabash avenue. Mrs. Carrie Burch Slaughter will entertain a few friends in honor of her birthday soon. Mrs. Rosetta Howard Maione of Torine, Ill., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Young, before leaving for her home. The annual boat excursion of St. Thomas' Guild on Tuesday evening, August 11, promises to be a record breaker, as far as numbers go. The advance sale of tickets indicates the appreciation of the public in the annual moonlight excursion, which is always so much enjoyed by all who attend. This year the boat will leave the dock about 8:15 p. m. Try not to be later than this hour in getting to the Graham & Morton docks, foot of Wabash avenue. M. T. Balley and several other business men of Chicago visited the Union Methodist plcnic at Dellwood Park, near Joliet, where they had a delightful time. Mrs. Salley McCall, 758 East Forty-first street, has gone to LaGrange, Ill., to spend two weeks' visiting friends. Miss Lucile and Anna M. Cecil of Johnson City, Tenn., are visiting Mrs. A. O. Baldwin and are very much pleased with Chicago. Dr. I. H. Holloway and wife motored to Milwaukee Thursday, accompanied by Dr. J. A. Harper and Miss M. Gaskill to attend the District Grand Session of the G. U. O. of F. Mrs. J. C. Berry of Jersey City is in the city the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Higgins, 5253 Dearborn street. Mr. and Mrs. Benj. F. Caldwell left August 5 to spend their vacation at Allegan, Mich., on the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lee left on Monday for Wilberforce, Ohio, where she will have an exhibit of hand painted china. Mrs. Lee will spend the remainder of the summer visiting friends in Cleveland. Mrs. J. H. DeBruhl, 3629 Forest avenue, left Wednesday, August 5, for a three weeks' vacation to be spent at the Butler-Rogers Farm near South Haven, Mich. She is accompanied by her niece, Harriet Hall, and Robert Gillespie a friend of the family. Mrs. Wm. Francis of St. Paul, Minn., spent Warm day and Sunday as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Harris, Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Washington entertained with an auto party. Mr. W. J. Montgomery, a fine art decorator, is in the city visiting his son, W. H. Montgomery, who is a $100 per man at the post office. He lives at 3412 State street. Miss Willa M. Brown, a high school teacher of Marshall, Mo., is a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Henderson, 5400 Ellis avenue. Quite a number of entertainments have been planned in her honor. The charming Miss Rhicorda Christian of Boston, Mass., has decided to make Chicago her future home and after this week will be at the home of Prof. and Mrs. H. H. Hoger, 67 East Thirty-sixth street. She is an artist as a hair dresser and manicurist. Miss Newby of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting relatives in Chicago. While here she is guest of her uncle, Mr. E. Waller, 3314 Rhodes avenue. *Mrs. Susie Carr has returned to the city from Columbia, Tenn., where she spent several weeks on account of the illness and death of her mother. Miss Fannie Wright and sister, Mrs. Ethel Crenshaw, of 3318 Vernon avenue, have returned home after making a pleasant visit of ten days at the Capitol city. Mrs. McClennie Robinson has returned to her home, Kimberly, W. Va., after having a delightful visit with relatives at 514 East Thirty-third boulevard. Master Clarence Williams of Eagleville, Tenn., is spending the remainder of his vacation in the city. He is guest of Officer W. D. Williams and family of 3644 State street. Mrs. Frank Williams of Lincoln, Neb., is in the city the guest of Mrs. Henrietta Wilson, 3533 Wabash avenue. In another column of this paper will be seen the advertisement of the St. Thomas moonlight excursion on the elegant and commodious steamer City of Benton Harbor. The boat will not leave the dock until 8:45 o'clock, so as to make it convenient for every one. Don't miss it! Read the advertisement! Mrs. Pleasant of 3637 Forest avenue, and Mrs. Harriett Robinson left Thursday of this week for Milwaukee, Wis., to attend the District Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows. Mrs. Lizzie Bradley of Edwardsville, IL, is in the city visiting her host of relatives. Miss Wilhemina Patterson, who is head of the musical department of the Prairie View College, Houston, Texas, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Wm. McKinley, 3134 Forest avenue. Miss Patterson is an accomplished musician and has made quite a success in Texas. The Misses Macarthy of Albany, Ga., are visiting in St. Paul. Miss Blanche Chenault of Indianapolis, and Miss Florence Thon of Cleveland, left for their homes last Thursday. Mrs. Lilla Jackson is ill at her home, 64th and Champain avenue. Miss Mabel Dinkins of Selma, Ala., is now enjoying the breezes at Lakeside, Mich. Mr. Wm. Henrl Washington, Jr., of Kansas City, Mo., will arrive in the city Sunday morning, to be the guest of his cousin, Miss Katherine Williams, 3708 Wabash avenue. Mr. Henry A. Rucker, Jr., of Atlanta, Ga., will arrive soon for an indefinite stay. Luther Mitchell and Squire Harding, Knights Templar, are in attendance at the fourth bi-nennial conclave of the above order, now in seg THE CHICAGO DEFENDER sion at Pittsburgh, Pa. They are both employes of the Palmer House, and have the best wishes of the entire crew for a pleasant vacation. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Sneed with Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Stewart have just returned from a most delightful two weeks' vacation in Benton Harbor, Mich. Miss M. L. Powell of Washington, D. C., is visiting Mrs. J. A. Higgins, 4739 Evans avenue. Miss Powell teaches in the kindergarten in Langton public school, Washington, D. C. Mrs. Fannie Porter of Carbondale, Ill., will arrive in the city Sunday morning, to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Buckner, 3722 Federal street. Mr. Harvey Moore, 6250 Ingleside avenue, has been ill for some time, but is now much improved, and is able to return to his work much to the delight of his many friends. Mr. Fred Hardwick, an employee of the Palmer House, has returned to his post of duty after a serious illness. Mr. John Porter of Springfield, Tenn., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson and his niece, Mrs. Horn, 3731 Rhodes avenue. According to a telegram received by The Chicago Defender, Mr. Geo, R. Ganner was scheduled to arrive from the west Thursday night. Mrs. Ada Tyndall, 3610 Prairie avenue, is spending her vacation visiting her brother in New York and other eastern cities. THANKS HER FRIENDS. This is to certify that I am very thankful and grateful to Friendship Court, Pythian Brothers, and friends for their kindness and help during my illness. I am indeed happy and thankful that I am never alone while the Pythian Sisters and brothers live. I wish to thank Sister Curl and the sisters of Friendship Court and Father Massiah, also Sister Paskett, for their helpfulness, a kindness I shall always remember. Any other kindness that will be tendered me I shall feel grateful. I shall always be glad to see my friends. Again thanking one and all, I am yours in the Lord. SISTER SUSAN LITTLEJOHN. SPLENDID SERVICE AT THE CHATEAU. The service and cuisine at the Chateau Cafe is the best in the city. The kitchen under the stewardship of Gus Boger and the chef, D. C. Northrungton is the main contributor to the success of the place. They are always prepared to give their patrons everything in season. W. H. RILEY ASSUMES NEW POSITION Mr. William H. Riley, formerly with Jesse Binga, is now sales manager for Oscar De Prief, 3433 South State street. Mr. Riley assumes his new position today—Adv. Mrs. S. I. Lee, 53rd and Dearborn street, will represent the Chicago Defender at the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs at Wilberforce, Ohio. ELIJAH J. FISHER, D. D, WHDRAWS FROM RACE. Rev. Elijah J. Fisher, pastor of Olivet Baptist, who was a candidate for the legislature, has withdrawn from the race. The announcement is signed by E. J. Fisher and Edw. D. Green. NOTICE Why not let your family off for a holiday and bring them to the new Jefferson Cafe for dinner. This was formerly Stephen's Restaurant, 2913 South State street. They now serve the best home cooked dinner in the city on Sunday. J. J. Miles, proprietor. Bring your wife or friends, and be my guest for a Sunday's dinner. Address 2913 State street. MME. M. ROBERTS TO GO ON VACATION. Chicago's most fashionable gownbuilder, Mme. Roberts, 4529 Vincennes avenue, will leave for an extended trip through Canada, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York, returning by way of Philadelphia. MRS. FANNIE HUGHES IN GALESBURG. Galesburg, Aug. 7.—Mrs. Fannie Wagoner Hughes of Boston, who has been visiting in Chicago, arrived here this week for a ten days' stay. She is the guest of relatives. She will go from here to Peoria for a week, her home town, where she will visit relatives and playmates for a week, returning to Chicago about Sept. 1, en route to Boston. SPORTING By Frank A. Young. The American Giants won Sunday from the Benton Harbor team, 9 to 1. Young Cy Young seemed out of form and the white boys never had a look in while Wade pitched a masterful game. A large crowd was out. Sunday the Chinese University team will open against the West Ends and the Giants will tackle the winners. Grace won from Bethany in the eighth inning when the score was tied, the boys sided by some clever base running and loose fielding of the whites scored three runs. Lewis held them in their half of the ninth, the final score being 8 to 5. The Grace Juniors lost, 14 to 9, but will protest the game. Young Bronson pitched. Clubs Societies Weekly Gossip from the Social, Religious, Fraternal and Other Organizations FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER. Sunday afternoon, August 9, at 4 p. m., Miss Nannie Jackson, superintendent of the public school kindergarten of Washington, D. C., will speak on "Race and National Ideals." Mrs. A. C. Cone will call Cannipion's "Ninety and Nine." The university students' meeting was largely attended Friday evening, all enjoying the address by Prof. R. T. Greener. THE NATIONAL FRANCONIAL UNIVERSITY. This institution is located at Provident church where plans are being perfected for the coming year's work. An educational association, composed of students and well wishers, is being organized to serve as an executive committee with annual membership of one dollar a year. The directors of this board are S. L. M. Francis, C. H. Duvall, Major Singleton, W. W. Williams, M. B. Carter, M. S. Francis, E. Hooper, J. M. Higgbotham. GILES CHARITY CLUB. This club meets at Douglass Center, Monday afternoon, August 10, at 2 p.m. Devotional exercises in charge of Mrs. Galloway and address by Mrs. L. B. Brown, who will speak on "Missionary Societies in Southern Cities." All are invited. THE GLEANERS CLUB The Gleaners club of Bethel church gave its annual outing at Lincoln Park last Saturday. Many members, friends and invited guests were out and full of life and fun. Many enjoyed boating, playing ball and other games. Mrs. Catherine Cowden, president of the club, and Mrs. Carrie Jones, secretary, were kept busy making it pleasant for all that were present. They deserve much credit. They had everything to eat that could be had. This outing and the Gleaners club will be long remembered. THE PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE The Progressive Negro League held its regular Sunday afternoon meeting at its headquarters on Sunday afternoon, August 2, at which time a splendid program was rendered and refreshments served. The principal speaker was Charles Goodnow, judge of the court of domestic relations. He delivered an excellent address, inspiring everyone who was present. He explained the difference between the justice of peace court and the present municipal court. He told of the cause of wiping out the justice of peace court and the act which brought the municipal court into existence. He explained his relation with the court of domestic relations. He illustrated several cases which had been brought to him during his administration. He complimented the Progressive Negro League on the excellent program which preceded his address and gave them to understand that they were engaged in a great work. The judge was introduced by Mr. S. B. Turner, editor of the Illinois idea, and his address was commented upon in behalf of the League by M. T. Bailey, manager of the Bailey Realty Company. Miss Bettiola Fortson recited two of her famous poems as well as others. Compliments were paid to the administration of Rev. E. P. Robinson, president, as well as to Mr. Charles H. Turner for the splendid programs with which he furnishes the League every Sunday. BILLIKEN NEEDLE AND HOOP CLUB. Billiken Needle and Hoop club met with Mrs. Hattie Claybrook, 5520 Engleside avenue. A very good attendance was the dominating feature of the meeting. After a very interesting sewing hour the club was favored by a piano selection from Miss Ella Croker, one of our brilliant teachers from Indianapolis, Ind. ORIOLE CLUB. The Orlole Whist club met last Thursday evening at the residence of Miss Geraldine Cornell. Plans were laid for the annual picnic which will be held the second Sunday in August. After the business was over whist was played the rest of the evening. Messrs. E. W. Gray and Wm. E. Holman won the honors. THE EUTERPEAN CLUB The Euterpean club held its semi-monthly pleasure meeting Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin, who reside at 3130 Vernon avenue. The club was entertained by Mr. G. R. Robinson who proved himself to be a very pleasant host. The club was honored with a visit from Miss Myrtle Evans of St. Joseph, Mo., and Miss B. Jones of our city. Both were very charming and won the admiration of all who were present. CHICAGO UNION CHARITY. The Chicago Union Charity club held their second annual reception on July 23, at Ogden Park. Although the weather was quite warm there were about one hundred present of which forty-two were visitors, several of them from other cities. 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Both acts showed the true ability of the present day Afro-American on the stage. Both acts were high class and proved beyond a single doubt that if the men and women of the race in the show business will stick to the things that put them on the American stage, they will go to the front again, and drop that false notion about art and grace and quit their smutty talk. The first act was billed Burt Murphy and Co. There isn't much in a name as the name Murphy belongs to old Ireland. But this Mr. Murphy can easily pass for one of Aunt Hagar's children. Mr. Murphy came near evening up with the great Bob Cole as a producer and player in one night. Mr. Murphy took four players and came near giving a skirt as good as the "Trip to Coontown." He received three real curtain calls. The effort could not be beaten for a shapped-together affair and would hold its own on any vaudeville bill. Mr. Murphy's support was very good especially Mr. Jim Marshall and Miss Leona Marshall. The Grand Jubilee Minstrels closed the bill. This act could be well styled as a reproduction of Callander's world's famed minstrel. The present generation knows little or nothing about real minstrel work; cheap manager booking cheap elephants, added women, Arabs, mules, elephants, everything they could think of to make their shows go. The variety junk put the real minstrels out of the business. The Grand Jubilee Minstrels from the orchestra to the interlocutor were real minstrels and a genuine treat. To hear Olio Powers sing "Bings" the old heads went back to Wallace King and Bank Whitters. Geo. Hall, a tenor, gives one a vision of Raymond Moore, of long, long ago. The Pleckianmoy Day by Tom Cross was exceptionally good, it is a pitch this song was rendered in Chicago, because it's one of the best fireworks songs ever published. The Ham Fat Ragtime Singers killed the song long ago, just as they have killed every other good song. The Two Primes, comedians, were the end men. Matt Marshall and Joe Sims. Mr. Sims has been seen quite often on State street in mixed minstrel work, but here things were different. In a real minstrel performance Sims had to stretch himself and he did. He demonstrated that he can more than make good in the hottest company and easily get his in a pinch. Mr. Matt Marshall is perhaps the fastest man who ever broke into the show business; any way, he came near breaking up the show. It goes to prove a real comedian cares nothing about company or class. Mr. Walker Thoumner handles his men like a veteran. Mr. Goodbair and Mr. Hill will go down in history as members of the company that put the minstrel work back on the map. A word of praise is the Mr. Payton, the leader of the orchestra, and the orchestra itself. It's a question if this was simply an orchestra or some new musical organization, anhow I know of nothing that could equal it. They were Wright Smith, violi; Bob Brown, cornet; Henry Lane, clarinet; Sam Burns, double bass; George Bally, trombone; Gertie Jackson, piano; Miles. drums. It will be a long time before one will see such a bill again. RUSSIAN DANCER HERE DOMICILED AT HOME OF MADAME PATTI BROWN The Java fire dancer arrived in the city, Saturday, August 1, and through professional courtesy is domiciled at the residence of Mrs. Anita Patti Brown during a stop over en route to the Pacific coast at which point she will play the larger houses on the coast and return in her native land. Ja-Ha-Da-Ja-Ha-Da (Russian). via Japan, dancing in the principal cities en route until she reaches Russia to fill a three years' contract. Miss Ja-HaDa is a very interesting personage and besides her native tongue, converses freely in German, Russian, Spanish and Italian. Her eyes sparkle with a spirit of bravado when she wishes for a man's chance to be in Russia, her adopted home, to help fight the Germans, whom she claims are the meanest of all to the darker races. ON AND OFF THE STROLL. By Columbus Bragg. The greatest fidelity of Chicago, to its successes, irrespective of age, and the wear and tear of seasons, is one remarkable thing confronting a wanderer from the vivacious but fickle theat- rical field of Chicago. We start in to give an enormous support and storm of applause to a star or an entertainment, and unless something sensational hold us we quit with a thud that blows up the box office. As I sit under the plaintively humorous, genuine charm of the "Grand Minstrel Jubilee" with an all star cast at its performance. I could not help but admire that stroll devotion which brought a crowded house before the attacks of a searching atmosphere to the Great Grand theater. Although since that time Mr. Duke Brannon has installed the most modern ventilating system known to science, issuing 25,000 cubic feet of pure air per minute, which made it cool as air an iceberg. It mostly affected Chesterfieldian interlocutor, Mr. Walker Thompson, to sit cool under fire from the hot shots that the biggest guns in minstrelty, as much end men like the famous Marshall, Tom Cross, J. C. Liverpool, Ollie Powell and a grand chorus of sweet singers as you would wish to hear, directed by that prince of orchestra leaders, the popular Dave Peyton, one of the race's greatest musical directors in America. The house was crowded and they laughed and cried as if it were a new and surprising novelty of emotional geniuses. Mr. Brannon is certainly not a quitter on the stroll, when it comes to making and keeping triumphs for his popular theater. Of course, the Grand Minstrel Jubilee play was so actor proof that there was no blur to its plain commodities in human kindness or to wreck its humor and pathos, which miracle shows what the great cast of vaudeville stars can do by uniting and shoving on the door of success. May they play again soon. A decided hit. Madame Nukora Fisher Lockett and Madame Corinne Brown are at the Monogram theater this week, a singing duet, beautifully costumed. Mr. Robert Hampton has arrived in the city to stage the great Ethiopian classic play called "Elijah." Mr. Hampton is a composer and song writer of ability and will place several songs with the publishers here and New York City firms in the near future. He has some very flattering offers. He has been entertained by Mr. Herman Posey and Columbus Bragg while in the city, Mr. Hampton thinks very much of the Defender. Miss Sailie Lee Johnstone, the dainty little singer of the Elite cafe, is entertaining her beautiful little niece, who has a youthful brow like her chic aunt, wearing the same pretty smile, Miss Geraldine Lee ought to be for general improvement to the stroll, as a religious revival, to the amusement seckers, just effulgence of poetry or Goddesses which Peter must have left the gate afar? I suspect Miss Geraldine is just that primitive unveiling of simple heartfelt venues, with humor which is buoyant, character which is uplifting and alms and attainments which are full of affections and simplicity and worth. But with a radiant heart as a romance of Goddesses and royalty, tenderness and wit as the peasant, just simply a sweet masterpiece, a dream in clothes that all may she enjoy our stroll. the famous Eighth Regiment is back. Just in time to see the great Elijah. Now, suppose they would go to war she nuff? and get half shot? they would miss the Elijah. There is so much war now I am afraid—oh, look! there stands the Elijah! How those two beautiful girls, Miss Hazel Eliot and Miss Lottie Merry have kept in crystal malhood all these years of their imperishable youth and beauty is not to be wheeled out of anybody—who knows? They are to be fished out of the ocean of admiration in which they have been rolling their poetic eyes and bathing their talents at the popular Elecentro cafe nightly. Oh, Hazel! those dimples when you are singing and Lottie a playing would make a matinee Goddess carry the rhythm of the muses, so prettily and sayly asked to be loved by their fashionable audiences. Two clever girls. The Plaza cafe manager by bringing together again the brilliant support of two of the best cabaret entertainers in Miss Esmeralda Statham and Miss Lola Hicks. Mr. Tracy so far as another pet scheme of his cellibacy phalanx is concerned. However, that is only conjecture, for neither Miss Esmeralda nor Miss Lola ever acknowledged anything but strong and lasting friendliness. Another engaging promise of Mr. Tracy is something genuinely artistic in the sense of gratitude for service rendered. Miss Esmeralda will retire from cabaret work hereafter, it is rumored. Mr. Chas, Young, the great barytone singer and manager of the Russell cafe, is turning them away, as the space is not large enough to hold all that desire to hear him. His kind and courteous treatment of his guests and the decorum is perfect. But Chas. is a Chesterfield anyway. Emerson plays the ivory. The popular Ellwood will open soon. Oh, how Miss Eva Tanguay (oh, I mean Miss Ethel James), the comediene of ability will smile. Miss Ruth Belmont, the temptuous chic, Bohemian, tantalizing dream still holds sway at the cool Chateau gardens, the show place of Chicago. Some orchestra he's got, Bud. The most popular stroll attache is Mr. Wm. Walker of the Russell cafe, so courteous to his patrons. Madame Eudora Fisher Lockett and Madame Cornine Brown, in a beautiful adventure of the sea of life. Managers soldom indulge in acts of altruistic appreciations. Those two damsels are expensively affectionate, judging by measurements and standards and penetrative obligations to the rules of construction and precision. There are episodical and blunt, but always plain sailing and mellowing. It is a unique act, good for humanity. It is radiant with clemency for the genuine music lovers. It is educational and convincing to the gentle constituency, which aplauds it in brotherly sympathy. They carry your heart and soul away through simple trust; have us wander- ing away in a riot of gigantic progression in elaborate fields of existence. Best singing act of the duvet variety ever played that house. Mr. Killen tries to put grand opera in a 10-cent theater game. Manager, that boy? Oh, but those beautiful eyes that team had! Bud!—and those smiles were enough for the price alone. I am going every night to see them. Miss Ethel Ridley sang one song at the Elite cafe, just a scream. Mr. Earl Walker—well, he makes you think of Geo. Walker—nuff said. In his eccentric dancing he was very pleasing. Miss Grace Clark sang and was highly received from four encores. But when that temptuous strong voice knockout drops started Miss Caroline Lillison on the Yellow Jacket as Mr. Bert Williams put it, "That's a Plenty," she can kick in anywhere. The last, but not the least, Miss Hagimin, with sweet smiles and Bohemian ways, which is super, would do for a queen in a court, was prettily received. Madame Fannie Sommers Washington, the popular hostess, returned to the city from a visit to her mother, Mrs. Sue Tanner, a very wealthy citizen of Arkansas. Her husband, Mr. Shirley Washington, was so loneless that the writer tried all kinds of schemes to console him. He acts like a baby, Pecular, some people when they get lonesome. Mr. Herman Posey, the great impresario, will lead the Nubians soldiers in the Abiah. He says Mrs. Rosa Lee Tyler, the popular caterer and singer, makes a good movie picture actress in the Abiah. NEWS OF THE SICK List of Your Friends Under a Physician's Care at Home or in the Hospitals. Mrs. D. W. Johnson of 0034 South May street is still confined to her bed at Provident hospital, making a satisfactory recovery from an operation, noted in this column last week. Mrs. Fannie Avant, 4138 Wabnash avenue was ill the first of the week but is better now. Clifford Stark of Glencoe, Ill., was the victim of a painful explosion in his garage last week. Early this week he was reported as recovering nicely from his injuries. Miss Estella Bradley is still very ill at Provident hospital. Mr. N. Matthews, 6029 Loomis street, who has been ill for the last four weeks, is not much better. Little James Echols of 3322 Vernon avenue, who was reported very ill in last week's issue, has slightly Improved. Mrs. Mahala Woods of 3514 State street is still very ill. She is a member of Sinal Tabernacle and will be pleased with a visit from friends. Mrs. Emma Vanoy of 2426 Wabash avenue continues very ill. She is cared for by several fraternal organizations. Mrs. Nettie Matthews, 3946 Dearborn street, chief recorder of Sinal Tabernacle, was taken seriously ill on Tuesday. 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 enterprising 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 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. TUSKEGEE CLUB. The Chicago Tuskegee Club gave a musical in honor of Mrs. N. Clark Smith and daughter, Miss Anna L. Smith, of Wichita, at the residence of Mrs. Paul Eggleston, 509 East 36th street. An interesting program was rendered. Mme. Anita Pattil Brown delighted the guests with a selection. The sweetness and richness of her voice was admired by all. By request Miss Smith, guest of honor, gave a selection. The following numbers were rendered: A. J. Schoata, vocal solo; Mr. Rodger Jones, vocal solo; Mrs. Daisy White, a reading; Mrs. Lula Lill a reading; Mrs. Cecil Bradshaw, piano solo. Should Conserve Panama Birds Shoal Conserve Panama Birds. The bird resources of the canal zone evidently are of much importance. Possibly if they are properly conserved they will become one of the valuable assets of the United States. Having permitted so much reckless bird slaughter in this country that insect pests are increasing at an alarming rate, it would be well to take care of the birds that have been added to our national possessions by reason of the acquisition of a section of Panama. Airmen's Dinner Gong One of the strangest dinner gongs in the world hangs outside a mess tent at the army flying camp at Netharavon, on Sailsbury Plain, England. It is an old cylinder of a Gnome aeroplane engine, strung between two posts. When sharply struck the cylinder gives out a clear, resounding noise, which calls the alarms to their dinner as effectively as an ornate dinner gong. Repartee. A woman witness, in the course of a long, rambling statement, remarked: "He said he was as good as me, and I said so was I. I told him he was no man, and he said neither was I." TROUTMAN COLLEGE OF BEAUTY CULTURE MME. ANNETTE TROUTMAN DERMATALOGIST Six weeks complete course, which includes MANICURING, HAIR DRESSING, SCALP TREATMENT and MASSAGING. Prices Cut for August 3434 FOREST AVENUE Telephone Auto 75-221 CHICAGO THE CHICAGO DEFENDER. BOYS OF THE 8TH DOWN STATE (Continued from page 4) He took a post graduate course at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1911 he took a special course at Post Graduate School, New York City. He became medical examiner for the Western Life Insurance Company of Chicago. He was commissioned first lieutenant in the Eighth Regiment in 1903, promoted to the rank of captain in 1906, and was appointed as post sanitary officer of the regiment in 1912. His duty is to see that all disease is prevented by inspecting the sources of contamination, such as sinks, water supplies, baths, and grounds; having food placed in clean utensils properly scrubbed; flies extirminated and breeding places broken up. Dr. Sheppard has made a splendid and efficient officer—so much that his work has been highly commended by the United States army officers. Dr. Sheppard is married and owns a beautiful home at Peoria, where he has a lucrative practice. He owns his own touring car and is an honored member of the Second Battalion. Lieutenant C. N. Hinton. Lieutenant C. N. Hinton. Lieutenant C. N. Hinton is the first lieutenant of the Second Battalion. He is one of the youngest members of the battalion. He is a graduate of Springfield high schools and is one of the home boys who have "made good." He is one of the best athletes in the state, and has won many prizes and established records at athletic meets. He was in business until he accepted a position as clerk in the postoffice, where he has been for a number of years. Lieutenant Hinton is well and favorably known throughout the state. He is intelligent, progressive and possesses all the qualities to fit him for his position. Lieutenant Hinton was appointed battalion quartermaster and commissary, with the rank of second lieutenant, of the Eighth Infantry in 1906, which position he held until promoted to first lieutenant of the Second Battalion. He is the mainstay of Major Otis B. Duncan. A finer personage one would not care to meet. A visitor at Springfield, if he desires to be courteously treated, should meet Lieutenant Hinton, or his friend, Major Otis B. Duncan. Lieutenant A. Bundy Lieutenant A. Bundy was born at Blountsville, Ind. This small place did not have any charms for him and he moved to Indianapolis, the capitol of the state. He resided there until 1907, when he moved to Jacksonville, Ill. He enlisted in Company L, Illinois National Guard, as a private. In 1904 he was elected a corporal. He was always punctual at the drills, made himself indispensable in the company, and the "boys" put higher honors upon him. He was elected second lieutenant in 1910. This did not satisfy him and he was anxious to go higher. In March, 1912, he was elected first lieutenant, the position he is now holding. He is employed at the Jacksonville Packing Company and is one of the best men employed there. Lieutenant Bundy is one of the enlisted men of the Second Battalion whom Major Duncan can always depend upon to do his whole duty. Lieutenant James Ewing. Lieutenant James Ewing of Quincy, Ill., was born in Keytesville, Mo., March 2, 1886. He took up business for his livelihood and has made quite a success. He is lieutenant of Company I, Eighth Infantry, Illinois National Guard. He is president of the Quincy Land Company, business manager of the Symphony Club, formerly the Peerless Quartet and Bryson Orchestra. He is a member of Bethel A. M. E. Church at Ninth and Oak streets. Lieutenant Ewing is a tenor singer of rare ability, sings in the choir, and is chairman of the program committee of the Citation Club. He is custodian of the largest clothing house in western Illinois, known as J. Stern & Sons, Quincy, Ill. May 19 he was married to Miss Lois Claye, the charming daughter of Luther Claye of Hannibal, Mo. He has been manager of the Quincy baseball team. Captain Byrd states that Lieutenant Ewing makes a fine officer and one of which the regiment is proud. Leutenant Thompson is one of central Illinois' best known and most energetic young men and occupies a high place in the business and social affairs of Springfield because of his business ability and integrity and admirable traits of character. Leutenant Thompson was born and educated at La Grange, Mo., and moved to Springfield during his early manhood. He worked hard, always watching for opportunities to better himself, which he was quick to see and seize upon. Having by careful investment and abstinent habits acquired sufficient means, he went into the grocery business with his brother, James Edward, under the firm name of Thompson Bros. Grocery Company. Retiring from the grocery business, he became head employee of the golf club. But Mr. Thompson's special fitness is for business, and, yielding to his incolinations, he became superintendent of the Springfield agency of the Federal Casualty Company of Detroit, Mich. Under his supervision the business has grown by leaps and bounds, and Mr. Thompson has been complimented repeatedly by the home office on his splendid conduct and showing. Mr. Thompson is one of the best photographers in the city of Springfield. He is commissary quartermaster of the Second Battalion, Eighth I. N. G., and is recognized as a thorough master of his duties. He is a member of the Union Baptist Church, M. F. Capital City Lodge No. 12, K. of K., and is president of the Culture Club, where he presides with dignity and conspicuous ability. He is chairman of the photograph department of the Half Century Exposition. Frankfort, Ky., Aug. 7.—Prof. E. E. Reed, dean of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute, who resigned to accept the principalship of the Bowling Green high school, was given a reception at the residence of Rev. W. T. Silvey, on Normal Height. This was one swell function in honor of this progressive educator who will soon leave the grounds of this institution with regrets of a host of friends. His services here had no parallel both intellectually and morally. With all the muddles and ups and downs at the State Normal, this young man has been in the straight and narrow path, with all candor, and partial to none. Prof. Reed's boyhood to manhood days have been spent in this city, having been the choice of the trustee board eight years ago as the youngest member of the faculty, and his acquaintances have been extended throughout the length and breadth of Kentucky, and he has proven to the people as a gentleman to every sense of the word. Rev. W. T. Silvey and family could not extend too much hospitality to a more deserving young man. The beautiful attire of the hostess expressed welcome. A lavish spread of various Jescriptions, which was witnessed by the elites of the city in the persons of Prof. I. D. Williams, chairman of the great Emancipation committee; Prof. C. L. Timberlake, author of "Household Ethic, and Political Schools"; and Messrs. Ben Sayre, proprietor of a $2,000 modern shop shop; Editor Hardin Tolbert of the Frankfort Star; Mr. E. Goodloe, a school teacher; Mr. M. Sleets, a senior at the State Normal; Mr. Julius Sayre, a dramatic cit of Chicago; Mrs. William Carter, Cora Carter and daughter, Miss Mayme, of Fulton; Mrs. G. Powell and sweet little daughter, Hazel, of Princeton. A six-course menu was uniquely catered by Mrs. Silvey. All of those present were highly elated. Mrs. Mary E. Reed, the mother of Prof. Reed, thanked Rev. Silvey and family for their loyalty and extended them welcome to their new home in Bowling Green. My esteemed contemporary, Editor Lee L. Brown, of the Louisville News, covered the Knights of Pythias convention at Covington for the Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Times-Star, Kentucky Post at Covington, Cincinnati Tribune, and American. Editor Brown did some creditable journalistic work of which we are proud. He is the Kentucky committeeman of the National Negro Press Association, with the largest delegation in the state from Louisville. He was the choice over the writer. Everything at the meeting went very smoothly. Miss Eleanora B. Lee, who is demonstrating shorthand under the auspices of the University Extension Department of Indiana, with the scholarly management of Dr. D. V. Bohannon. They have been doing some excellent work for the uplift of our people in the southland; they have made chautanquas a specialty in the extreme south. At present they are in Nashville, Tenn., coming northward to Madisonville, Ky., and to Louisville, the great fall city. Miss Lee is a resident of Louisville at 1518 W. Magazine street. She is secretary to the editor of the National Educator, which is being edited at Chattanooga, Tenn. For several years she taught school in Kentucky. Miss Lee will be at Madisonville during the U. B. F. and S. M. T. meeting. Mr. William Banks, a prominent Chicago gentleman in the postoffice service, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Brooks and his two daughters, the Misses Banks. The elder one graduated from the Clinton Street high school in the class of 1914. They are both Christian young girls, and are being teared in a high-class manner. Mr. Banks spent a week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks and daughters and enjoyed the trip to old Kentucky very much. Miss Orene Martin, a fascinating young lady of Louisville, the cousin of Mr. J. C. Brown, has been the guest at the capital. Miss Martin has had many admirers while in the city. The phone was bustly ringing; received engagements from the city young men who seek the affection of Miss Martin. She is at the beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brown on High street. IMPORTANT NOTICE All matter for publication in this department must reach the office not later than Wednesday night.—Ed. 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CHICAGO, ILL. --- Change of Program Monday and Thursday FINEST THEATRE IN AMERICA Hot and Cold Water Baths Free Home Cooking a Specialty Furnished Rooms Mrs. S. B. WEST. Prop. Railroad Men Only 1218 Puyallup Ave. West Annex, TACOMA, WASHINGTON ```markdown ``` PIANOS! PIANOS!! Parties contemplating the purchase of pianos and desiring expert information on same, consult Chas. Sumner Byron Mgr. Phee Nusical Byrons 4340 Forrestville Ave. Phone Brexel 5268 Pianos selected, tested and approved Hot and Cold Water Home Cooking a Specialty Furnished Rooms Mrs. Pearl Alston-Brown, Prop. Railroad Men Only 210 Puyallup Avenue, TACOMA, WASH. Phone Main 1192 Who Is the Most Popular Girl in Chicago? JOIN THE CHICAGO DEFENDER'S CONTEST TO DETERMINE THE QUESTION Contest Begins Today—Read the Particulars, Cut Out the Coupons and Send Them in at Once. Chicago Defender's Popu The Most Popular Girl Is..... Street..... Contest Begins Saturday, May 9 8th, 1914. Mail all Votes to Co [ONE VOTE] Chicago Defender Chicago, Ill. Contest Begins Saturday, May 9th, and Ends Aug. 8th, 1914. Mail all Votes to Contest Editor, The Chicago Defender, 3159 State St., Chicago, Ill. [ONE VOTE] --- MANY NEW ENTRIES. Subscriptions to the Defender are being in fast because citizens are anxious to read the world's greatest weakly paper and to cast a vote for the most popular girl in Chicago. Now is the time for you to subscribe and cast a vote for your friend. She can become more popular by getting the diamond ring offered by the De- The Reward. The reward will be a $100.00 diamond ring. The popular girl receiving the largest number of votes will be presented with a handsome $100.00 diamond ring, Tiffany setting. Five tellers and three judges will be selected to count the votes in public. Representative men and women will do the counting. No Money Involved. No money will be involved. Every voter must cut a coupon out of the Defender and mail it to the Popular Editor of the Defender, 3159 State street. The votes can be mailed at any time, but must be in two weeks after the issue of Aug. 8, which is Aug. 22. Two weeks' grace is given for subscribers as far as California to receive their papers and to return their coupons. The coupons will be counted Aug. 24 and on the following night the prize in the city will be awarded. Interstate Contest Postponed The management of the contest has decided to hold the Interstate Popular 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 coupons. Let the clubs of the city get busy. Popular girls at the various Sunday schools should begin at once to urge a Defender reader or subscriber to save their coupons. Papers are 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 said coupon will and that the lesser number of votes in the printed list is due to that fact. TACOMA, WASH. Tacoma, Wash., Aug. 7—Dr. McDonald, a teacher in the University, gave an excellent address Sunday evening at Allen A. M. E. Church. * * Everett Gibson and George Norwood pent Sunday in Everette. * * Miss Edith Richardson is visiting her brother in Everett. The "Ladies Aid" gave a house picnic Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Dishmore. About seventy-five people enjoyed eating out of the well-filled baskets. Music was furnished throughout the evening by their orchestra. This orchestra consists of Misses Daisy Lawhern, piano; Ethel Bridges, violin; Ruth Bridges, trap drums* and Mr. Johnson, saxophone. * * Mrs. Thorne and daughter, of Seattle, attended the house picnic. * * Miss Ruth Robinson is visiting in Spokane. * * Allen A. M. E. Sunday School held its annual picnic Thursday at Spanaway Park. About two hundred persons attended with well filled baskets. A general good time was had playing games, fishing and bathing. * * George Norwood has returned to his home in Everette. * * Miss Ruth Freeman of Seattle, attended the Sunday School picnic Thursday. * * "Love Feast" meeting was held Friday evening at Allen A. M. E. Church day evening at Allen A. M. B. Church. The house basket picnic given by the Ladies' Aid of Bethel A. M. church took place on the night of the 28th ult. at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, on South Yakima street. The picnic was unusually well patronized by the many friends and welwishers of the church, attesting to the high regard in which its genial pastor, Rev. Collins, is held. A most enjoyable evening was spent by all who had the good fortune to be present. That which, more than anything else, added to the perfect entertainment was the excellent rendition of choice music by an orchestra composed solely of the ladies of the organization, under whose auspices the picnic was given. The director of the orchestra, Mrs. Mabel Davis, deserves the highest praise and commendation for the admirable and efficient manner in which the pieces were rendered. Mrs. W. H. Adams and daughter of Vancouver have recently moved to the city and taken quarters at the home of Mrs. M. Davis, 1416 So. Yakima, avenue. * * * Miss E. Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cooper of 2106 So. Yakima avenue, has recently --- IN CASE OF A TIE In case of a tie or, in other words, if two or more contestants receive the same number of votes, a duplicate prize will be awarded to those tying or the cash value of the prize will be equally divided between those tying. —Ed. M188E8: Irene McCoy 1,446 Irene Bruce 1,182 Cleo Mac Dickinson 642 Eunice Simms 303 Bettiola Fortson 221 Lydia E. Scott 220 Katherine Williams 82 Daisy Sampson 73 Zenobia Taylor 62 Gladys Cobb 50 Adele Bird 46 Garnotta Tibbs 43 Bertha Moseley 37 Pearl Mayo 32 Ethel Spence 28 Naoml Jackson 26 Annabel Carey 25 Eva Overton 25 Swerzle McGooden 24 Hazel McIntyre 24 Sally Bolton 23 Mabel Owens 23 Marguerite Brown 22 Ethel Galine 21 Elizabeth Clark 21 Lella Stubbs 20 Myrtle Arbuckle 20 Eloise Carey 20 Maud Taylor 18 Ethel Murphy 17 Vivian Ferguson 17 Geraldine Hodges 17 Helen Perry 16 Ruth Scott 15 Bernice Kennedy 15 René Brahanan 15 Mae Coleman 15 Frances Overton 14 Essie Arnold 12 Gertrude Barbour 10 Popularity Contest For Girl In Chicago , May 9th, and Ends Aug. to Contest Editor, The Defender, 3159 State St., , Ill. moved to the city from Chicago. * * * The Sunday school of Allen A. M. E. church held its annual picnic at Spannaway Park on the 20th. The attendance was one of the largest in years. * * * The death of Mrs. J. Martin was a shock to her friends who thought that she was improving and would be out with them in a couple weeks. * * * The N. A. A. C. P will have their first annual picnic Labor day. The place of the picnic will be American Lake. * * * Dr. D. R. McDonald of the Presbyterian church preached at the evening service of A. M. E. church Sunday. His theme was "Grateful Service" which was among the most enjoyable treats of the year. The pastor, Rev. H. M. Collins, during the past year has had many of the leading whites to participate in his services and he also has rendered service in theirs, filling white pulps four times during the year. * * * The Baptist Association will convene on the 5th at the Mt. Olive Baptist church. Many divines and visitors are expected. SOCIETY LEADER ENTER TAINED AT DINNER Last Friday evening Mr. Julius F. Avendorf was entertained at dinner by Mr. John Trott at the Y. M. C. A. On Saturday night he was the guest of Mr. George Bond at dinner at the Y. M. C. A. On the same evening he was the guest of Mr. Bond with a theater party. Mr. Joe Crump was in the party. MRS. HENRIETTA WILSON HAS SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER Mrs. Henrietta Wilson, 3533 Wabash avenue, has a special Sunday dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p. m. at the Wilson Plaza. This is the place for a palatable and delicious meal, served quickly and stylishly. Try it—it's a hummer. COMING IN TOUCH WITH AN ANGEL As I was walking down State street this week, I saw a pretty angel before me which caused me to feel that there must have been a recess in heaven, and when I made a closer inspection I found that it is our prima donna, Mrs. Marie Burton Hyram—W. W. Tolley. 2 The "Hampton" Now Used by That Famous Institution Was Formerly Owned by Thomas Dixon and Was Known as "The Dixie." GIFTS OF RED AND BLACK MEN. elected: William M. Reid, '77, pres dent; Ferdinand D. Lee, '79, vice pres (Continued from page 1) tried on page 1.7 Then came strangers from across the great water. No, they. We gave them of our land. No food had they. We gave them of our corn. None of the things that make their riches did they bring with them from beyond the great water. All comes from my land—the land the Great Mystery gave unto the Indians." True Race Music. "Into the scenes of Afro-American life," to quote Sydney Dodd Frissell, "are woven not only the true plantation songs expressive of the longing and spirit life of a people in hongage. The race's loyalty to the white man and to his country is represented by a man of slavery days, "Uncle Ben," and his son, "Sergeant Booker," who has just returned from serving at the front in the Tenth (C. S. Cavalry, Typical songs and responses of the camp meeting follow the rebuke which "Rev. Ezekiel Brown" pays to a bunjo player who has been handling "the devil's instrument." Dormitory Dedicated. Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, the principal of Hampton Institute, delivered the chief address on Wednesday afternoon, July 15, at the laying of the corner stone of James Hall, the new dorm but the buoyant gladness of the old time dances and the dance music and labor songs of the black field hands." Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, Principal of Hampton Institute. Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, Principal of Hampton Institute. tory for boys, the money for which has been given by Mrs. D. Wills James of New York City, who is the widow of a well-known philanthropic merchant prince. Mr. James himself was a devoted friend of Hampton Institute. Arthur Curtis James, the son of Mr. D. Wills James, as a trustee of Hampton. Alumni Day. Several hundred graduates assembled on Wednesday, July 15, for the twelfth triennial reunion of the alumni association. The program for alumni day follows: Business session, 9 to 12; luncheon; outing at Bay Shore, 2 to 5; banquet at S o'clock, Virginia Hall. The following officers of the Hampton Institute Alumni Association were Arthur Harris, an Indian Student at Hampton Institute. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER US 85-FOOT SCHOONER It Famous Institution Was Formerly and Was Known as "The Dixie." elected: William M. Reid, '77, president; Ferdinand D. Lee, '79, vice president; William H. Harrison, '03, recording secretary; Don A. Davis, '09, corresponding secretary; Allen Washington, '91, financial secretary; George J. Davis, '74, treasurer. Hampton Institute Stude Hampton Institute Students Enjoying Camp Life. ALUMNI AWARDS THREE SCHOLARSHIPS. (Continued from page 1.1) less among whom is the president, Mrs. Mattle Scott Nelson, whose splendid congratulatory speech to the graduates, rich in excerpts from Hyde's Alumni Ideals, was both fitting and inspiring. Rapid Progress Revealed. Reports from the various schools and colleges of the country that have recently awarded prizes and scholarships to young men and women seem to indicate the rapid progress that the race is making in the educational field. Following is a list of winners and the rewards received: At the closing exercises of the New York Medical College and Hospital for Women, held in the Astor Gallery of the Waldorf-Astoria on Fifth avenue, New York City, two prizes, consisting respectively of $25 in gold and a handsome watch, were awarded to a 20-year-old girl, Miss Isabel Vandervall, for attaining the highest average in her class for the year and for having made the highest mark in the medical jurisprudence examination. This is the third prize that Miss Vandervall, the only Afro-American student in the New York Medical College, has received, fifty-dollar scholarship having been awarded her at the medical college after the completion of her first term in 1911. Pupils Win Honors. A European traveling scholarship) was won by Miss Laura Wheeler of Hartford, Conn., whose work in the Illustration department of Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts is regarded as exceptionally meritorious. An honor scholarship of $250 each was won by J. E. Rose and M. W. Johnson, two students at the Rochester Theological Seminary. Howard University, Washington, D. C., awarded the prize of $50 to Adolph Hodge for the best intercollegiate essay. The medical faculty of the University of Chicago has bestowed the prize of $250 for original research work in the department of pathology upon Julian H. Lewis, a young man who two years ago received his master's degree from the University of Illinois. WESTERNERS INVADE THE WINDY CITY. Miss Lillian Hancock of Clifton, Iowa, and Miss Beatrice Deny, Muskogee, Okla., are in the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John B. French of North Broadway. Both are very charming girls and exceedingly intelligent. Miss Hancock declares that if Miss Deny will not return alone she will not, either. Mrs. Charles French Phillips, formerly Miss Edna French, entertained the visitors with a theater party on Wednesday night at the Grand Theater. The Chicago boys are said to be much pleased with the visitors. EVELYN JARVIS A DEBUTANTE It was a pleasant duty for a Chicago Defender reporter to call at 5431 Dearborn street, Tuesday evening of last week, the occasion of the debut of Miss Evelyn Jarvis. The house was tastily decorated with flowers while the floors were stripped for dancing. All of the young folk were to do honor to Miss Jarvis and the Defender joins the many other friends in predicting a brilliant social career for the charming miss. OLD FREEDMANS BANK FAILURE IS NEAR WIND-UP Former Depositors Have Received 62 Per Cent in Dividends and There Is Little More to Be Realized from Assets—An Scho of the Past. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Washington, Aug. 7.—Forner depositors who have received 62 per cent in dividends from the defunct Freedman's Savings and Trust Company, which went into liquidation in 1874, will receive little more from assets of the corporation. There were 61,000 depositors, most of whom entered claims with the government, and most of whom have received the full amount of the dividends paid. There may be a matter of a few thousand dollars to be divided sooner or later when the last possible dollar is turned into the treasury in liquidation of the remaining assets. There is now about $1,700 in the treasury to the credit of the account. The remaining assets will figure up only a few hundred dollars—payments still due on real estate sold on the installment plan by the corporation during its activities. John Skelton Williams, controller of the currency, is commissioner of the defunct organization, and has authority to declare a dividend when it is possible to do so. The next dividend will probably be the last and will net only a few cents on the dollar to the credit of each depositor's claim. Just after the civil war the corporation received a charter from congress nts Enjoying Camp Life. enabling it to do a banking business in the interests of freed slaves. Its directors were Afro-Americans who carried the concern to prosperity under a regulation of the charter which required the surplus funds to be invested in United States bonds. Under an amendment of the charter in 1868 the corporation was enabled to loan money on real estate security. This was the cause of the downfall of the enterprise. Loans Result in Bankruptcy Investigation discovered that money had been loaned on real estate listed at greatly inflated values. In 1874 the corporation went into bankruptcy and a commission of three men was created by congress to liquidate its assets. At the time of the failure the bank had branches in thirty-three communities in the South, and its depositors numbered 61,000. The commissioners were lured with claims, a great part of them from individuals who never had a cent on deposit with the institution, which added to the labors of the commission. The first dividend of 20 per cent was made in 1875. Four dividends in all, aggregating 62 per cent of the deposits, have already been made. In 1881 congress gave the accounts of the defunct institution into the control ex officio of the controller of the currency, and directed that any depositor whose claim was not made within two years would be barred from participation in the dividends. This restriction was withdrawn in 1899, when all depositors were made eligible to the entire amount due them up to the proportion of 62 per cent declared in dividends. Nearly all depositors have received all this amount. Part of the assets of the corporation consisted of money due on fifty or sixty acres of land in Buford county, South Carolina, known as the Old Home subdivision of the Lukens plantation. This had been cut up into parcels and sold to race settlers on the installment plan. Each lot cost not more than $50, and was paid for in $5 installments at regular intervals. A deed has just been issued by the controller of the treasury conveying one of the lots to the purchaser, marking the final payment of the purchase price. There are still six or eight such lots remaining to be settled for. Sums varying from $10 up are due on each of these and are the only prospective assets of the corporation not yet liquidated. IT'S TIME TO BANK YOUR SAVINGS IN MOTHER The Chicago Tribune, on July 5, 1914, in answering an inquiry concerning the relative value of various forms of investment, said: "A small residence, in which you and your family would live, is the best investment of all." This advice is particularly vital right now. Bonds and stocks are in bad condition. Banks have been going to smash. It is time to bank your savings in Mother Earth. Real estate is the best investment for small savings. More money is made from the rise in real estate values than all other causes combined. Chicago's largest real estate operators have a plan whereby you can start to be a home owner on a very small first payment. See Bartlett's "Ad" on the last page of this issue. 8-10 (Continued from page 1.) here, and because Dr. J. T. Walton, one of the most successful builders in the country, has erected nearly four hundred homes here for his race, these modern homes, whether pretentious residences or modest well-appointed cottages, displacing the unsantail and uninhabitable shacks. Many of these nearly four hundred homes built by Dr. Walton he sold, after completion, to members of his race; others he has rented out to them at rentals that pay him a good dividend and yet so considerate as to make it possible for every member of his race who must rent to live in a neat, modern home. This city has an Afro-American population of 15,000—practically one-third of the city's total population. There is a decided Mexican air about San Antonio, the descendants of the Aztecs being numerous in this city that was thoroughly Mexican before the United States annexed Texas. Harmony Between Races. The relation, however, existing between whites and blacks and between blacks and Mexicans is perfectly cordial and mutually helpful, friction being reduced to such a low minimum it is hardly observable. The Afro-American down here is aspiring to economic independence, and this is shown by the number of business establishments in existence and the number projected. Two drug stores (both of which are fine and well-conducted establishments), a steam laundry, life insurance company, real estate, plumbing, poutry farming, automobile trucking, printing, undertaking, tailoring, contracting and groceries are a few of the business activities in which men of the race are engaged in this city and in which they have invested a considerable amount of capital. The local Negro Business League here, of Dr. Walton is president, is a strong factor in inducing members of the race to patronize those of the race in business. There are four public schools here and they are among the best school buildings I have seen provided for the race in the South. The race teachers here receive the same salary white teachers receive for the same grade of work, and this, being so unusual in the South, is another fact to excite astonishment and approval in San Antonio. There are nineteen churches here—eight Baptist, four M. E., two A. M. E., two Catholic, one Episcopal and two Church of God. There are thirty-two teachers here, ten physicians, two lawyers and three dentists. Among the latter is a lady who extracts, fills and makes teeth with the ability of a male dentist. Dr. Walton's Great Work. Dr. Walton, who has done so much for his race in this city, was a practicing physician up to within six or seven years ago. Seeing the need of decent homes for his race here, he began building homes on a small scale, being his own architect and contractor. The demand for modern homes increasing, he gave up the practice of medicine, a profession in which he was a great success, and turned his attention exclusively to building homes on a large scale, with the result that now nearly four hundred homes in this city, occupied by both races, stand to beautify San Antonio and emphasize the tower of strength Dr. Walton has been to the city and to his race. Although possessed of a fine competency, of fine handsome personality, culture and youth—for he is still a young man—Dr. Walton has been so busy building homes for his race he has never stopped to contemplate building a home for himself and one, and is therefore still heart-whole and fancy-free. It is estimated that the Afro-Americans in this city control $50,000 worth of real estate, and that they have $150,000 invested in business enterprises such as enumerated in this letter. Many Co-operate. A fine U. B. F. temple, with an auditorium and office rooms above and store rooms on the ground floor, was recently completed, of which W. Stidney Pytlman was the architect and Wyndom Brothers of Birmingham, Ala., the contractors. It is a fine building, thoroughly modern, and one to which the race can point with pride. Among the men of the race here who co-operate with Dr. Walton in an effort to improve both the business, educational and civic conditions of the race are H. C. Childs, Dr. Wm. Drake, H. D. Parker, John A. Grumbles, F. E. Lewis, Emanuel Madison, G. W. Bouldin, J. O. Robinson, Prof. S. J. Sutton and Messrs. Blackson. In spite of the fact that he must compete against many thousand Mexican peons here who will work for the minimum wage, the Afro-American in San Antonio who depends upon the sweat of his brow to earn a living is making good, and largely for the reason that, while commanding a higher, scale of wages for labor than the Mexican peon, he performs his labor vastly more intelligently and performs more of it than can or does his Aztec competitor. The material advancement of the race in this city bespeaks a future economic independence, and the educational strides being made by the race here under competent teachers in the public schools and well-equipped ministers is indeed most satisfying. PROMINENT CLEVELAND MAN SUNDAY VISITOR Among Sunday's quota of visitors was Mr. Walter Wright of Cleveland, Ohio, who arrived in the early morning and left the same night. Mr. Wright is one of the most noted citizens of Cleveland and for many years has filled the responsible position of secretary to the president of the New York, Chicago and St. Louis R. R. He was on a visit to his son, but in the afternoon he was the guest of Miss Grace Knighten at an informal dinner at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Adolph Tervalon, 3404 Washahave巷. NOTICE Every Knight and Daughter of Tabor should read the next issue of The Chicago Defender which will contain a full financial report of the Jacksonville meeting. PAGE SEVEN. CORRESPONDENTS AND AGENTS TAKE NOTICE! Hereafter all matter for publication in the current issue of The Chicago Defender must reach the office not later than Wednesday of each week. 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Hollerin' fu' to spress deir joys Jes' lak youngsters ought to. —Paul Lawrence Dreamin' by de riber side Wif de watahs glist'nin'. Feelin' good an' satisfied Ez you lay a-list'nin' To the little nakid boys Splashin' in de watah. Hollerin' fu' to spress deir joys Jes' lak youngsters ought to. —Paul Lawrence Dunbar. BE A MAN deration of the great demand to be less for your ideas and methods of living, the Defender in all things which are practical and useful, the man who is practical, who believes in virtue, in counterdistinction of theoretical. That whatever means we have to a given principle, necessarily mean that one should be honored that we should lead an army to victory, or that we should be the head of some great instant body. Less than that—to be a practicer man. There is only one leader for every body and only one head to any great institution. Give a life in financial obscurity and far from names who are honored as the great among men, a man we, as individuals, must develop with employment which befalls our lot to follow. The great or nearly great by artificiality. The other pretentious means are worthless efficient energy and worse than all, a deception to draw a picture to you of a handsomely gritty with every notion of the latest fashion. The average men who labors for small compacts, the artisan, the laborer, etc., will be by this clothes or the position which he holds as if the latter, we shall calculate the ineffectiveness than apparent to one. To be a man is not by your clothes or actions, but to apply the stress towards some goal of practical usefulness among your fellow men without some use as the betterment of society. Society is made such man is a part, and to be a man we must humble, your part and mine, but to be a man and I not misrepresentation, but honesty and principle. In consideration of the great demand to be less formal and more practical in our ideas and methods of living, the Defender wishes to go on record in all things which are practical and useful, it therefore believes in the man who is practical, who believes in the theory of applied science, in counterdistinction of theoretical. To be practical is to apply whatever means we have to a given principle. To be a man it does not necessarily mean that one should be honored in the Halls of Fame, or that we should lead an army to victory over the vanquished foe, or that we should be the head of some great institution or large, important body. Less than that—to be a practical, less than that—to be a man. There is only one leader for every hundred thousand men, and only one head to any great institution. The majority of us must live a life in financial obscurity and far from the Hall of Fame and names who are honored as the great among men. To be a man we, as individuals, must develop whatever sphere of useful employment which befalls our lot to follow. It is useless to imitate the great or nearly great by artificiality. The sham of fine garments and other pretentious means are worthless efforts to be employed, wasted energy and worse than all, a deception practiced upon ourselves. Let us draw a picture to you of a handsomely groomed man dressed in detail with every notion of the latest fashion. Suppose that he be one of the average men who labors for small compensation—the porter, the cook, the artisan, the laborer, etc., will he be judged by the standard of his clothes or the position which he holds among his fellow men. If the latter, we shall calculate the ineffectiveness of the former is more than apparent to one. To be a man is not to misrepresent yourself by your clothes or actions, but to apply the natural forces that we possess towards some goal of practical usefulness. You are not a man among your fellow men without some useful occupation that advances the betterment of society. Society is made up of units of which each man is a part, and to be a man we must do our part—it may seem humble, your part and mine, but to be a man society demands of you and I not misrepresentation, but honesty and truth as an applied principle. THE NATURAL CAUSE OF WAR seems to be a mental blindness as to the cause in magnitude as the centuries roll along. A great military leaders are mere automata in the forces that teach men via the natural way to ultimate happiness of humanity—the bi may search the records of history or listen to centuries upon centuries and each comes passwords, the same sacrifices, the same sorrow, some abandoned homes, the same everything until we behold, in this oitr-highest civilize spring! Mathematics make the comets a qu There seems to be a mental blindness as to the cause of the wars, which grow in magnitude as the centuries roll along. Ambitious monarchs and great military leaders are mere automatons in the hands of those subtle forces that teach men via the natural ways of the true purpose; or ultimate happiness of humanity—the brotherhood of man! We may search the records of history or listen to the ear of tradition for centuries upon centuries and each comes with the same clashing of swords, the same sacrifices, the same sorrows, the same tears, the same abandoned homes, the same everything, only greater and greater until we behold, in this our highest civilized century, the world a-warring! Mathematics make the comets a quantity of certainty, so does history clearly show that man's temper and warlike upheavals are controlled by surrounding forces that make him as a pawn in the great game of human chess. Just about a hundred years ago the death knell of the ambitious Napoleon was echoed throughout the world after having failed to change the name of Europe to France. Just the century prior we see the bombastic Spaniard, under Philip, with the same mission, whose schemes were thwarted by Drake; look into the past, trace the years and pity the unmerciful cause that leads us to the goal of earthly contentment. If it is the survival of the fittest yes it is above, yes, far above the power of this little bigot named Man to destroy a single atom in the well-laid plan of immutable and inexorable law. The political power that impartially, justly, guardingly and continually provides for all kinds of mankind and makes kin of us all is the decree to which man is slowly but surely awakening. The parliament that gathers white, yellow and black in earnest and honest convention, that listens or gives ear to its humblest representa- CHICAGO DEFENDER tives is the government that will last and hasten the happiness of humanity. Then the word war shall have been erased from our memories. A GOOD IDEA. I read today, in a serious and sober journal that has enjoyed an uninterrupted existence for nearly 80 years, an editorial setting forth the treatment or lack of treatment, accorded the doctor by the average American of today. It was a calm and temperate statement of a most shameful and shameless offense. The detailed portrayal in unimpassioned type of the insulting delay, the calm and complacent forgetfulness and the cool selfishness when the time comes to pay the most skilled and faithful friend in the hour of direst need, was a picture to make honest people hang their heads in shame. And the worst of it all is: every word of it is true. Who cannot recall from his own personal knowledge instances of injustice attempted to be justified by calumny: "He didn't do me no good, these doctors don't know nothin' no how." That so outraged every inborn sense of fair play that he wished their vile tongues could be forever stilled! In point of nearness of relation to the universal weal, the doctor holds a place unapproached by any other profession, not even the engineer. The dentist is the only possible exception. In his person, in his life, in his ethics, in his ministrations—he brings us from the great unknown and passes us back again—he has no equals, he stands alone. The things he can do and is getting ready to do, out-fable the fables and relegate the Arabian Nights to the cobwebs in the loft. High on Olympus, the lines of destiny in his hands he describes the coming sun and has already set the date of a new Resturrection morn for the degenerate sons of men. Long live the doctor? Now, damn it, pay him! A GENERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT is what is needed to give the Afro citizens a fair chance at this line of work, just as is given in the police department. If a white captain and a white engineer can sleep with them at a purely colored house we can have an open house to all Americans. Why not? THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT is responsible for the strained financial condition of things in this country today. Look at the boat loads of gold that are being sent to foreign countries. What have we gotten in return? OUR DAILIES HAVE BEGUN to cry about not having enough men in the country to do our work, because so many are going back to fight in the war. What's the matter with his colored brother? SHOULD FRANCE RUN. OUT of airship bombs State street will be able to furnish her with plenty of bums for the next six months. NOW THAT A FEW candidates have withdrawn from the running we can sigh with a bit of relief. CONCERNING MR. T. H. JONES Mr. T. H. Jones, a solicitor connected with the Chicago Defender any business in its name. Last accept and printed some of Mr. sponsible for any business solicit against doing any business with fender. Mr. T. H. Jones, a solicitor of business write-ups, is not connected with the Chicago Defender and is not authorized to transact any business in its name. Last week The Chicago Defender did accept and printed some of Mr. Jones' work but is no longer responsible for any business solicited by him. The public is warned against doing any business with Mr. Jones for The Chicago Defender. R. S. ABBOTT THE EDITOR'S MAIL A DECIDED OPTIMIST. Morgan Park. To the Editor:—I want to say if my opinion is of any value that the paper for the last three or four weeks has been fine—full of news and helpful articles that are really exhibiting. All whining and complaining conspicuously absent, so pleasing to the old, so helpful to the young. I hope you will pardon my presumption, but I cannot see what good is to come of complaining and finding fault. Things are so much better than they have ever been. There are so many of us making good in spite of these uneasy pleasantnesses that it seems we might look over these matters and with the song "Keep Shoving and Pushing." We might make it one of the habits of our life never to complain. If the wrong done is of enough importance to take to law for redress, so well and so good; but if not, say nothing about it constantly harping on the subject, in the first place, makes us oversensitive; makes us imagine we are being slighted and mistreated when we are not; keeps us always on the lookout—always ready. It is bad for the children in school, makes them always on the lookout for mistreatment. It is only childish, it is foolish to complain. Great men never complain, so let's not complain, just do the best we can. Aug. 2. MRS. A. GRAVES. OUT IN LAKE FOREST. Lake Forest, Ill., Aug. 7.—Sunday, at the First Baptist church, was a very interesting day. Rev. L. B. Brown preached a splendid sermon in the morning and both morning and evening services were largely attended. The Sunday school was well attended in the morning. * * * Miss Minnie Beauchamp from Liberty, Mo., is visiting friends in Lake Forest and enjoyed a forty-mile trip motoring through the country this week. * * * Miss Hattie Braau, 4048 Indiana avenue, is visiting Miss Helen Lives. * * * Mrs. Fannie Williams and Miss Helen Lives have returned from a twelve days' trip in Winchester and Paris, Ky. They report having a very nice time and Miss Lives hasn't ceased talking about the Kentucky people. * * * A picnic is to be given at Diamond Lake, Monday, by the young people of Lake Forest. * * * Mrs. N. Jordan is to have a splendid program Monday, Aug. 10. There will be a drill-given and other good features on the program. We hope everyone will attend. * * * A party given by the Uneckub of Evanston was attended by a few of the Lake Forest young ladies. * * * Anyone wishing The Chicago Defender or having any news for the same will please call 668. --- of business write-ups, is not con- and is not authorized to transact week The Chicago Defender did Jones' work but is no longer reed by him. The public is warned Mr. Jones for The Chicago De- R. S. ABBOTT. Editor and Publisher CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA By Fred H. Gresham. (Special to The Defender.) Cedar Rapids, Ia., Aug. 7.—Rev. Ross delivered an excellent sermon Sunday morning. Sunday evening was communion. The church is progressing and new members are coming in. Mount Zion will soon have to look for a larger home for her congregation. Rev. Francis J. Peterson, pastor of Bethel A. M. E./church, occupies the pulpit at morning and evening services. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Erwin left Tuesday night for Des Moines, to cook for General Allen and staff at Fort Dodge. They expect to be gone two weeks. Mrs. Charles Brown left Monday for Red Oak, Iowa, to visit her brother, Mr. Martin. Mrs. Mae Terry, who has been ill for some time, is able to be out again, attending to business. Mr. and Mrs. Talbot sold their restaurant and left Monday for Davenport, to make their home and go in business there. We wish them success. Mrs. Carrie Perkins entertained the J. S. Y. Club Wednesday afternoon. After the business was disposed of refreshments were served, and all report a very enjoyable time. Mrs. J. W. Lewis of Prophetstown, Ill., spent several days in the city, visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred H. Gresham and old friends. She left Tuesday morning for Rock Island, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Johnson gave a reception Tuesday evening from 7 to 11, in honor of the fifth anniversary at their residence, 1718 S. Eighth street. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were assisted in receiving by their daughters, Mrs. Margaret Silman and Mrs. Octavia Venerable of Chicago, and Mrs. L. Lott. Refreshments were served by Elnor Lavall and Ruth Boyd. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson received many beautiful presents. May their days grow brighter as the years roll on. Mr. and Mrs. Maples are the parents of a fine eight-pound boy. Mr. Maples is wearing a broad smile and setting up the cigars. Mother and son are doing well. Miss Naomla Harris gave a six o'clock dinner Monday evening, complimentary to Miss Gertrude Chappel of Red Oak, Ia., who is visiting friends in the city. Those present were Miss Andrie Morgan, Miss Chappel, Miss Harris, Mr. Collins, Bruce Aventu and Harry Raglan. The Bloomer Girl's Club of Cedar Rapids will meet at Miss Andrie Morgan's Sunday afternoon. The young ladies are planning a picnic. Miss Luella Harris gave an outing Tuesday at Beaver Park to twelve of her friends. Mrs. Adalide Flowers chaperoned the party. DEFENDER'S LEGAL HELPS BUYING PROPERTY. Our attention has been called to the subject of colored people buying property, through a number of cases in which colored people for want of proper legal direction at the beginning, have paid for property and have had the same taken from them by the heirs of the original grantor or seller, after his death. In each of these cases the colored purchasers or grantees did not have the proper legal protection when the purchase was made to protect them in their property rights in the event of the seller's death before same had been fully paid. Advice: It is cheaper and the only business course to pay $5 or $10 for legal direction in purchasing property than to invest in real estate without such direction involving $50 or a $100 in attorney fees at a later date or perhaps the total loss of the property in the end. BUYING WITHOUT ABSTRACTS OF TITLE. Several persons have recently lost their property through the false economy of not having the abstract to the purchased property by a competent attorney for the small fee of $25 or $30, with the result that after they had secured a deed and the abstract showing defective title, they were compelled to spend several hundred dollars in subsequent litigation to clear up the title themselves when if they had had the proper legal advice at the purchase they would have saved much money and time spent in court at a later time. Advice: Do not purchase any property without an approved abstract by a competent legal advisor. DEFENDER LAW DEPARTMENT. August 8, 1914. HAS THE AFRO-AMERICAN LOST THE TRUE SPIRIT OF ATHLETICS? By Jull Jones, Jr. Has the Afro-American boy lost all spirit, or has he had any in the world of sports? He stands today the most humiliated creature under the sun, yet he lives in the heart of the world's greatest field of sports. It would be impossible to pull off the world renowned Olympian games successfully without the aid of an American athlete—an American big entry in every contest. Yet the records will show that not over two or three Negroes have ever qualified for the big meet. In the white colleges the Negro has been shown up most shamefully, and no attempt is made to help him. Howard Fiske, Tuskegee, nor Morris Brown has ever sent an entry to any of the small meets that are pulled off yearly in various parts of the country. An entry from any of the four big Negro universities would attract the attention of the world. It would instil new spirit into the young Negro and encourage him to work hard to get into the colleges. What would be more encouraging than to see our race represented in a big contest with five or six hundred contestants for high honors? To see the winners accorded the same honors as the whites receive. The writer last spring was looking on a school baseball game in Georgia, and asked one of the officials why they did not encourage the boys by clearing up the field and getting suits, balls and bats. The reply was that "We haven't got any money for such foolishness. This school ain't no playground. The Negro boys play too much now." I tried to point out to him that Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and other big colleges would lose their prestire should they discourage athletic sports, and that it would be just as easy to get a subscription to start an athletic department as it would be to put on an added study department. Again, it is the only paying department of the college. Again, the Negro doesn't seem to have any confidence in himself, or any member of his race. A good example of this is seen in the baseball games played in Chicago today. The Negro has been playing ball for thirty years, and has turned out players the equal of any race. Yet we see games almost daily between white and colored and many times between two colored teams, but always with a white umpire, as if in the midst of all our talented baseball men none is competent to umpire a game. _What are we going to do with such great players as Rube Foster, Bruce Petway, Pete Hill, Monroe Lloyd and others when old time gets them. Men who could take hold of the baseball team of any of the big colleges and in four years develop a team that would equal that of the Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ann Arbor and other northern schools. I am praying today that the colored colleges in the South will put on a big athletic department with colored instructors. Let the world see some of our talent—there are plenty of Lewises, Mathewses and Taylors, and above all, let us have a colored umpire—one white, and one black. Otherwise the Negro is going back. He is in the same position that he was twenty years ago, when the Cuban Giants, Chicago Unions and Page Fence Giants ruled the path. While In Baltimore When you want to know all about the folks at home visit the Home Town Newspaper Agency, 1115 Pennsylvania Avenue, and buy a copy of the Chicago Defender. You will find it always on sale there at 5 cents the copy. AUGUST 8,1914 DR. A. WILBERFORCE WILLIAMS TALKS ON Preventative Measures First Aid Remedies Hygienics and Sanitation NOCASES ARE DIAGNOSED AND NO PRESCRIPTIONS GIVEN IN THESE WEEKLY ARTICLES Have you ever stopped to consider that we, the people in this great city, have not any public comfort stations in the congested business part of our city, where a stranger, or any individual, woman or child, passing through may resort and have the advantage of sanitary toilet facilities, bath and other comforts? Department Stores and Saloons. It is true that in the department stores, as a matter of business, for the comfort of the customers and their friends there are many good up-to-date sanitary public comfort stations in the way of toilet facilities, rest rooms and first aid in case of illness. But what is a lady going to do after the closing hours of these department stores? What is she going to do after leaving the theater? The department stores close in the early part of the evening and, of course, their public comfort stations are closed to any and all individuals who may be in urgent need of such stations. The hotels have public comfort stations, but one would feel rather embarrassed to resort to such comfort stations unless they were one of the guests or well dressed. And there are a great many people who are not the guests at hotels and are not well dressed who require such stations. Such stations should be placed with facilities for baths, rest rooms and dispensary service for slight illnesses, dressing minor wounds, and for giving prompt emergency service in case of accident. Agitate. Why not do yourself a great service—the community at large—by petitioning, agitating and urging the aldermen from your ward, in fact, the whole body of city fathers to provide the necessary sanitary public comfort stations for the people, and thus relieve the department stores and saloons from exercising such enforced functions. Why not see your state senator, your state representative, the member from your district and urge upon him the necessity of introducing, and urging the passing of a bill to provide for the public comfort stations in your district. If every citizen in Chicago will do his full duty in this regard, it would not be long before these very necessary comfort stations for both, men and women, would be in full opera- Savings in Mother Earth and rent money into a home and have FREE AGE. Now is the time to start; don't wait until save money. The following BARGAINS will be SECTION FROM 2 TO 4 TODAY AND TO- North front, near "L," and not far from Grand 3-story brick, 11 rooms. Fine location and a newly decorated. Kk Ave.-Brick and stone trim, 2-flat; all newly Blvd., close to I. C. R. R. and Cottage Grove out ground value. Ave.-Lot 33x131; 4-story brick, 4-flat building, e $1,080 per annum; furnace heat. Would take payment. Bank Your Savings in Mother Earth Put your savings and rent money into a home and have FREE RENT FOR OLD AGE. Now is the time to start; don't wait until Fall; buy now and save money. The following BARGAINS will be OPEN FOR INSPECTION FROM 2 TO 4 TODAY AND TOMORROW: 537 Bowen Ave.—North front, near "L," and not far from Grand Blvd., asphalt street, 3-story brick, 11 rooms. Fine location and a dandy house. All newly decorated. 2719 South Park Ave.—Brick and stone trim, 2-flat; all newly decorated; near 29th Blvd., close to I. C. R. R. and Cottage Grove car line. Price is about ground value. 3834 Langley Ave.—Lot 33x131; 4-story brick, 4-flat building, 4-room flats; income $1,080 per annum; furnace heat. Would take clear lot as first payment. 535 East 33d St.—Corner alley, half block Cottage Grove Ave.; 2-story and basement, brick and stone, 11 rooms; good light; steam heat; asphalt street; cement walks; good location for rooming house; near I. C. and Cottage Grove surface cars. CLEAR TITLES Phone our Mr. Thomas, Randolph 3751, between 10:30 and 12, for special appointment to see our bargains. 59-69 WEST WASHINGTON STREET. A Agitate. tion, and they would be a lasting service for the good of all the people of this great city. It is up to you, Mr. Citizen, to act in this matter. Will you do it? Concerning Mosquitoes. (Press Service, Department of Health.) The mosquito is a pestiferous little insect. Everybody will agree to this. Not only does he drive you to distraction by his buzzing and singing around your ears, but his bite is painful and many times dangerous. It has been known for a long time that mosquitoes carry disease; yellow fever and malaria are especially mosquito-derine diseases. So people now have come to regard mosquitoes as being not only annoying, destroying our peace and comfort, but actually dangerous, therefore all over the country people are trying to rid their communities of mosquitoes. One of the most important things in a campaign against mosquitoes is that people should know something about the habits of the mosquito, its breeding places and the conditions under which it is born and bred. The first requisite is that mosquitoes must have water. They cannot breed in sand, dust or dirt. They breed in quiet, stagnant or sluggish water, which is found in ponds, pools, marshy places, tin cans, rain water barrels, broken bottles, rain spouts, etc. The female mosquito lays its eggs on the surface of the water. In a little while these are hatched into what is known as wrigglers and these wrigglers in time develop into full fledged mosquitoes. During the wriggler period is the best time to destroy mosquitoes. The wrigglers breathe through their tails. This is why, when the surface of stagnant water is covered with oil, the wrigglers are all soon destroyed, because the air is all shut out and they cannot breathe. Many years ago, when the French nation tried to build the Panama Canal, the mosquitoes drove them out; but when Uncle Sam took up the job, he first drove out the mosquitoes, and then built the canal. This was accomplished by spraying the surface of all stagnant ponds, and digging ditches to drain off the large bodies of stagnant water. So when a community desires to get rid of mosquitoes, particular attention should be paid to all pools of stagnant water, wherever found. They should first be treated with kerosene and then drained, and the stagnant water allowed to run off. In the powered portions of large cities, street catch basins furnish ideal breeding places for mosquitoes; these should also be treated, it having been noticed that in dry seasons, sewered portions of the city all have more mosquitoes than the unsewered portions, and thus it was discovered that the catch basins were the places where the mosquitoes were bred. If you are troubled with mosquitoes in your locality, look after all stagnant pools of water, and see to it that the street catch basins in your immediate vicinity are treated with kerosene and the mosquitoes will soon disappear. CAN YOU SEE THE POINT? When you go to the barber shop and the man who usually walts on you is busy and another attends to your wants and you find out later that that you are not satisfied, DON'T QUIT patronizing that shop, but let that broadmindedness that you are always bragging about assert itself and go again and tell the proprietor your troubles. Remember, he is not a mind reader and cannot please his customers unless he knows what displeases them. Have you ever noticed how quickly you secure a seat in a crowded street car when you move up front?