Chicago Defender
Saturday, August 29, 1914
Chicago, Illinois
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Winner of Popularity Contest to Receive Prize at the N. A. A. C. P. Carnival
CHIEF JUSTICE OLSON KILLS COLOR LINE
LATEST NEWS If You See It In The Defender It's So
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Miss Irene McCoy Winner
Chicago Defender Pop
Miss Irene McCoy.
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THE WOMAN
cultured and refined young girl. She is a graduate of Fisk University. Two years ago she won the prize at the Bethel Literary and has since written a number of other papers which bespoke of her excellent literary training. She is an expert stenographer. For quite awhile she was in the law office of Attorney Louis B. Anderson and with this experience, she took civil service examination for a stenographer. She made the highest average and was appointed. She is engaged to be married some time this fall. Miss McCoy will be presented The Defender diamond ring at the carnival, Aug. 28 and 29, given by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The Defender wishes to thank every individual who took part in the contest and every friend who cast a vote.
York, and Bangor, Maine. He will visit the police departments in the various cities in his itinerary, and being a member of the Illinois Police Association, with the credentials of that organization in his pocket, he will no doubt be shown many courtesies. Aside from his efficient work as a member of the police department.
Officer Igou is one of Chicago's most popular young men. He resides at the Y. M. C. A. and will return September 6.
All the candidates for the Howard university football team are urgently requested to communicate with the manager as soon as possible at his home address, Pierre H. Davls, Jr., 44 Foote street, New Haven, Conn.
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VOL. LX., NO. 35.
Tonight Miss Irene McCoy will be presented with a diamond. The presentation will be tonight at the N. A. A. C. P. Carnival, 36th place and Wabash avenue. This is the first time that a weekly paper in Chicago has waged such a contest and it is the talk of the town. The Defender leads, others follow. Thousands of people took an interest in the contest and The Defender gained thousands of new subscribers. People from all parts of the United States subscribed and voted for their favorite candidate.
the race was between Misses Irene
Coy, Irene Bruce, Cleo Mae Dick-
don, Ennice Simms, Petiola Fort-
hill, Lydia Scott and Katherine W
iliams. Miss Irene McCoy won. She
made a gallant fight and so did the
cost of the girls. Miss McCoy is a
OFFICER IGOU ON VACATION DESPITE WAR
Prevented by European Conflict From Going Abroad, Well-Known Member of 11th Precinct Takes Trip Through Eastern Cities.
MEMBER ILLINOIS POLICE ASSOCIATION.
With Credentials From Organization He Will Visit Police Departments in Other Cities—Will Be Guest of Relatives in Washington.
Officer Jesse C. Igou, of the 11th precinct, 50th and State streets, and W. M. O'Neall, distributor of Capelline, Raddrizator, 5104 State street, are friends. Some weeks ago the latter went abroad for an extensive trip and it has been the hope of the former to join him during his vacation. Vacation time came last week but war had put a stop to pleasure trips across the big pond, and Officer Igou had to make other plans. This he quickly did and Monday morning he was off on the limited for a trip through the East.
10 TO VISIT POLICE DEPARTMENTS.
His first stop will be at Washington, D. C., where he will visit relatives. From there he will go to Boston, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, New
Chicago Defender WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY SATURDAY CHICAGO AUGUST 29, 1914
P. A.
HOWARD FOOTBALL
Officer Jesse C. Igou.
PAY FOR SHINING SHOES IS NOT A TIP SAYS PORTER
Pullman Company Employes Purchase Their Own Supplies, Shine Passengers' Shoes Who Don't Even Thank Them for Work.
MORE ABOUT SMILES;
BEST MEN HAVE
DROLL FACES.
Men Offtimes Feel Like Crying Because Both Company and Passengers Don't Appreciate Their Work—Only Ask for Fair Chance.
The Pullman porters are still telling their grievances to The Chicago Defender. Every mail since this newspaper first gave publicity to the meetings between the officials of the company and the porters, letters have been coming in from the men who are engaged in this work. In the issue of Saturday, August 22, was published extracts from interviews with several porters. This week one of the many letters received in full with the exception of the name and address of the writer. The letter follows:
Smile Don't Signify Ability.
To the Editor: If you have space to spare I would like to state to Mr. Davis and Mr. Hungerford of the Pullman company the main grievances of the porters. As a porter stated at the last meeting, we want better sleeping quarters and a better system of getting our meals. We believe in smiles, but every person don't smile. Smiles don't signify good service. God did not make us all alike. There are many good men who have droll faces in that line of business who understand the public, give first-class service and have soft and kind words for everyone.
After having your rest broken both night and day, and after traveling from two to six thousand miles per week, waiting on all sorts of people who get off without giving you a penny, would you smile? Why, more than two-thirds of these people, after having their shoes polished for one, two or three days get off without even saying thank you. Why should we buy polish to shine passengers' shoes for nothing? If you were a porter, would you always wear a smile under such conditions? No! Sometimes we feel like crying, to be treated in such a way. We feel that we should have the privilege to ask passengers whether they wanted their shoes polished or not. They have to pay for having their shoes shined at a bootblack stand, why not pay us? Why should it be up to them whether they should pay us or not? In giving us a quarter or half a dollar, according to how many times we have polished their shoes, they are only paying us for that work and not tipping us as many of them think.
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PASSES THROUGH CITY
Principal of Tuskegee Institute, Returning from National Negro Business League Meeting, Spends Hour or so with Friends.
Early Tuesday morning a reporter for the Chicago Defender was surprised when he recognized Hon. Booker T. Washington strolling along Polk street. Approaching the noted educator he learned that he was returning from attending the sessions of the National Negro Business League, which were held at Muskogee, Okla. "Are you stopping at Dr. Hall's?" inquired the reporter.
"I am in town for only a few hours, but I shall see him," was Mr. Washington's evasive answer, as he moved toward State street.
RUPERT JONAS HERE
IS ENVOY OF VILLA
Rupert Jonas is in the city, stopping at the Victoria Hotel.
Senor Jonas is one of three men comprising a junta sent through the United States by General Villa. He was seen yesterday at the Defender office.
"The present ruler of Mexico is between two fires," said Jonas. "On one side stands Villa, champion of the people, who insists upon the fulfillment by Carranza of the pledges to return the land to the natives; on the other side are English and French capitalists, who are ready to adopt any method to retain their ill-gotten land."
CHICAGO, AUGUST 29, 1914
JACK JOHNSON
LOSES 14 TRUNKS IN FLIGHT FROM RUSSIA
Champion Was on Stage When First Call to Arms Was Received—Receives Ovation When Paris Is Reached.
Mrs. Tiny Johnson, mother of Champion Jack Johnson, and the other members of the family received a large bunch of letters from him this week. Several of the letters were delayed owing to the crippled steamship service. From them it was learned that the champion was filling a theatrical engagement in Moscow when word of the war was received.
He was on the stage when the inhabitants of the town came running wildly down the street crying that the German warships were about to bombard the town. Gus Rhodes, his nephew, brought the news to him. In the hurried flight of the party from Russia the party lost fourteen trunks that had not been located up to the time of writing. It was after he had left Russia that he telegraphed the French authorities offering the use of his automobiles. Word of his act spread like wildfire, and when he and his wife reached Paris they received an ovation from the hundreds of people gathered to meet them.
HAMPTON GIRL WINS PRIZE IN SWIMMING RACE
HAMPTON GIRL WINS PRIZE IN SWIMMING RACE
LOUISE O. Wilson Is Best Time and Distance Swimmer in Wisconsin Contest—Professionals Marvel at Her Feat.
LEARNED TO SWIM IN HAMPTON CREEK.
Saved Girl Chum From Drowning When Thirteen Years Old—Well-Known Resident of Chicago—Member Chicago Armstrong League.
Special to The Chicago Defender. Burlington, Wis., Aug. 28.—Miss Louise O. Wilson of Chicago, and a graduate of Hampton Institute, is the best woman swimmer in Wisconsin. Saturday in a contest off St. Mary's island in which a number of professionals were entered she won the $5.00 prize offered for the best woman
Miss Louise O. Wilson, Champion
Swimmer of Wisconsin.
swimmer. Miss Wilson was not only the distance winner but she was also the time winner, the judges declaring that she was one full minute ahead of the other contestants. Greater significance is given to her feat when it is understood that Miss Wilson tips the scales at 200 pounds.
Victory Only Topic.
Her friends say that she has always loved the water, having first learned to swim when a child, in the Elizabeth river, or Hampton creek. When she was thirteen years old she saved a girl chum, Lilia Gilbert, from drowning. Swimming is the favorite sport in this section and the many professionals marvel at her feat. Miss Wilson's victory is the main topic. In Chicago Miss Wilson is a popular member of the social set and one of the active members of the Chicago Armstrong League, an organization of Hampton graduates.
GREATEST CASE SINCE DREAD SCOTT DECISION
MISSISSIPPI GOVERNOR
PARDONS FOUR CONVICTS
State Executive Shows Clemency to
Quartet of Afro-American Prisoners, Two of Them Being Sentenced for Life.
(Special to The Chicago Defender.)
Jackson, Miss., Aug. 28.—For various reasons Gov. Brewer today pardoned four Afro-American convicts who are serving time at the Parchman convict farm. Petitions for executive clemency for the prisoners have been on file in the governor's office for some time. After carefully investigating each case Gov. Brewer decided they had been sufficiently punished, and he would let them go, on the condition that they observe all of the laws of the state in the future. A breach of the condition will put into effect the unserved portions of the sentences. The following were pardoned:
Ed Montgomery, sent up from Sunflower county in 1907 to serve a life term for murder.
Robert Cooper, serving a sentence of ten years for manslaughter. He was convicted in Holmes county in September, 1910.
Ada Johnson, convicted on a charge of murder in the first district of Jones county in December, 1912, and given a life term. Allen Cloyd, convicted of murder in Washington county in June, 1900, and sent up for life.
THE CHICAGO DEFENDER The first male subscriber to The Chicago Defender (and he paid cash in advance) will present the diamond ring to Miss Irene McCoy, winner of the popularity contest, at the N. A. A. C. P. carnival tonight. Guess who he is?
THOMAS S. YOUNG GETS JUDGMENT IN THEATRE CASE
THOMAS S. YOUNG GETS JUDGMENT IN THEATRE CASE
Jury in Judge Pearson's Court Grants $100 Damages Against Highland Park Manager—Class Distinction Was Made Him.
Special to The Chicago Defender. Highland Park, Ill., Aug. 28.—Last week Thomas S. Young, a chauffeur for Superior Court Judge Ewing of Highland Park, won a judgment for $100 in the county court here when a jury returned a verdict declaring that William Pearl, the manager of a moving picture theater in Highland Park had shown class distinction against him when he attended the theater. The case is the first of the kind to come up in the local courts. From the testimony of both sides taken yesterday it was shown that some time in last March Young went to the theater with a number of friends, and that he and his lady friend sat in the center of the house while the others sat on the side.
Suit Was Not for Money. He had not been there long when an usher came to him and ordered him to sit on the side of the house. This he refused to do and was given his money back when he left the theater. He at once consulted an attorney and the suit was started. Afro-Americans throughout Illinois are pleased to learn that Mr. Young had won this case. Discrimination on account of color is a violation of the statutes of the state of Illinois. "I did not enter this suit for money," said Mr. Young to a reporter for The Chicago Defender. "It was a clear case of discrimination and it was more to protect the other members of the race who may desire to patronize this place, that I brought the action."
GRACE CHICAGO PULPITS
Rev. T. Vernon, former President of Quandano University and later United States Registrar of the Treasury, will speak at Quinn Chapel Sunday morning, and at Bethel at night. In the afternoon he will speak at the women's meeting at Quinn. Rev. Vernon is declared to be the most eloquent orator of the A. M. E. church.
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Copeland Wins Celebrated Case Which Is to Set Precedent for the Guidance of Afro-Americans Yet Unborn—Chief Justice of the Municipal Court Fearlessly Interprets the Law—Decision Shows Police Department That They Are Not Greater Than the Fundamental Statutes of the State of Illinois.
CAPT. MAX NOOTBAR IS NOT ARBITER
Harry H. Boger, Robert Jackson and S. D. Williamson Found Guilty of Discrimination and Fined Defendants So Sure of Victory Brought No Money to Pay Fines-Prosecution Represented By Attorneys Ellis and Westbrooks-Great Victory for the Chicago Defender-Let Afro=Americans Demand Their Rights at All Public Places-Both Races Must Be Treated Alike.
One of the most singular cases inviolation of the Civil Rights' Act of Illinois which has been witnessed in the courts of Chicago was tried and finally disposed of today before Chief Justice Harry Olson of the Municipal Court. Harry H. Boger, proprietor of the Chateau Cafe at 340-8 East 35th street, S. D. Williamson, manager and Robert Johnson, waiter, were the defendants in the case, having been previously arrested and given bond. The prosecution was represented on the part of the People by George W. Ellis and Richard E. Westbrooks, at 3000 South State street, and the defendants were defended by B. F. Moseley. A brief history of the 'case is as follows: Charles Copeland, a young Afro-American and his wife, a young white woman, and some relatives and friends in a party of six, on or about Aug. 6, went into the Boger Cafe to be served. The entire party was refused the accommodations of the cafe by the waiter, manager and proprietor, for the reason that Boger said that he had orders not to serve black and white people together in his place.
Copelands Secure Council. Upon being refused the Copelands secured Ellis and Westbrooks as their attorneys and began action under the criminal statute for unlawful race discrimination. Upon application at 35th street station the sitting judge refused to issue the warrant for the Boger party. The matter was carried to the State's Attorney and the complaint was O. K.'d and instructions given for the warrants to issue. The parties were all arrested and gave bond and when the matter came up at 35th street station the prosecution asked that the case be transferred to the Chief Justice for assignment on account of the expressed opinion of the Sitting Judge.
Chief Justice Hears Case. When the case came up on the 26th instant before the Chief Justice he decided to hear it himself. The objections raised to the warrant by Attorney Moseley were rebutted by Ellis and Westbrooks and the case proceeded to trial. Five witnesses testified to the acts committed by the defendants and the prosecution rested. The defense made a motion to discharge the defendants for the reason that the prosecution had failed to make out a case. The Judge overruled the motion and the defendants began their weak defense. Boger's defense was that he denied the Copeland party the accommodations of his place, not on account of race and color, but on account of previous conduct. He failed to make his defense stand under the cross-examination of the prosecution and unwittingly admitted that he had called Copeland aside on a previous occasion and after inquiring if his company was white, informed Copeland that he had orders not to serve white and black together. In Boger's breakdown he even admitted that Captain Nootbar was the source of his instructions to discriminate in his cafe. His defense and his lawyer, too, went to pieces on this unfortunate rock of truth. Boger's lawyer became so confused in the dilemma in which Boger's admissions had placed him, that he
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Corporated Case Which Is to Set Pre-Guidance of Afro-Americans Yet Justice of the Municipal Court prets the Law—Decision Shows that They Are Not Greater Elemental Statutes of the State
AX NOOTBAR
IS NOT ARBITER
bert Jackson and S. D. Williamson of Discrimination and Fined—Pure of Victory Brought No Money—Prosecution Represented By and Westbrooks—Great Victory to Defender—Let Afro-Americans Rights at All Public Places—Both Treated Alike.
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made the mistake of trying to justify prejudice because it exists in some persons, regardless of the law. He even tried to appeal to the prejudice of the Judge by personal references but all in vain. The Chief Justice found all the defendants guilty as charged and upon the recommendation of the attorneys for the prosecution for certain admissions made by Boger, the following fines were imposed: Boger, $15; Williamson, $5 and Johnson, $5 and costs. The defendants were so sure of acquittal that none of them had enough money to pay their fines with
Harry Boger, proprietor of The Chateau Cafe, who made race history in Illinois.
them and they had to wait until they could borrow the necessary amount.
Decision Benefits Race.
The importance of this case to the Afro-American people of Chicago can hardly be estimated in words. It teaches many lessons which both races (Continued on page 7.)
RAY THEATER
But Is Nipped in the Bud by Chicago Defender's Legal Attorney—Many People Take Insult Without Investigation.
On the 15th and 18th of this month the manager of the Ray theater increased the admission from 5 to 10 cents, said increase to apply to Afro-American patrons only. Several of our readers, having been wrongly overcharged, reported to this office the discrimination of the Ray theater. The Defender at once referred the matter to its Legal Department. The matter was investigated and found to be as reported. The proprietor said he had had legal advice to do as he had been doing, yet he took good pains not to charge but 5 cents when the Defender's representative applied with his party for admission. This theater is located at 35th and Grand boulevard. He further claimed that he was discriminating because the Burton theater at 39th and Indiana avenue was discriminating. This house should be watched and its conduct promptly reported if wrong and injustice are being practiced by its management.
CHARLES M. CONLON, REP
STATE REP
CHARLES M. CONLON, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE.
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Hon. Charles M. Conlon.
Mr. Charles M. Conlon, Republican candidate for State Representative in the First Senatorial District, is well known to the voters, as he was born in this district, residing for the past thirty-four years at 2832 South Fifth avenue, and enjoys the reputation of a clean, unblemished record. For the past ten years he has been associated with W. H. Flowers & Co. in the real estate business. During this time he has enjoyed the friendship of his many friends gained by the kind and courte-
By Fred H. Gresham.
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ous manner shown in his dealings with the general public with whom he comes in contact. Mr. Coulon has been assured the support and co-operation of his many friends in his present candidacy, and they feel certain that his election will insure them of having elected a man who has the interests of the voters of the First Senatorial District at heart, and who will work untriflingly to push their interests to a successful conclusion. A vote for Charles means a vote for You, Him and I.
Molnes, Ia., returned home on the afternoon train, having come to be present at the funeral of the first vice-president. This is Mrs. Rush's third year as state president and Mrs. Joyce's second year as vice-president, and charter member of J. S. Y. Club of Cedar Rapids, which office she held at time of her death.
GREAT FALLS, MONT.
(Special to the Chicago Defender)
Great Falls, Mont. Aug. 28.—One of the prettiest weddings ever solemnized in Great Falls among the Afro-American residents was that of Miss Marie Henrietta Dutrinelle to Mr. Theodore A. Ellis of Salt Lake, which took place last week at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Maria Dutrinelle, 605 5th avenue South, at 10 a.m. The bride attired in an all lace gown of Parisian make, attended by Miss Mattle Robinson, marched into the drawing room to the strains of Mendelsohn's wedding march and joined the groom, who was unattended, under the alcove where also were her mother, brother and Rev. D. W. Sims of the A. M. E. Church, who performed the ceremony. During the ring ceremony of the A. M. E. Church, Prof. Will McDonald sang "O Promise Me" and several other selections. Following the nuptials the bride and groom received the numerous guests and a buffet luncheon was served. At 2 oclock the bride, attired in one of the new fall models of green with hat to match, had adieu to her guests and, with Mr. Newly Wed left for Stanford, Mont., where they will make their future home, at which place Mr. Ellis is head machinist in the garages. The popularity of the young couple was attested to by the very numerous presents their many friends showed upon them. ** Mr. Justin Lee and Miss Carrolla of Helena were among the out of town guests who attended the Dutrinelle-Ellis wedding. During Miss Ford's visit in the city she was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Galney of 305 6th avenue South. ** The Puget Sound Conference of the A. M. E. Church convened in Spokane, Wash., last week and quite a number of residents from this city were in attendance. Among some of them besides the pastor, Rev. D. W. Sims and wife, were Mr. and Mrs. Jos. McCracken and Miss Mattle Robinson. ** Hon. John W. Montgomery of Toronto, Canada, confidential man to the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario, arrived in the city on Sunday last to take his aunt, Mrs. John D. Galney, back to Toronto where she will consult the eminent physician and surgeon, Prof. F. N. G. Starr of that city. On Friday Mr. Montgomery, accompanied by his aunt, left for Glacier National Park and after spending several days there will leave for Chicago and will be joined there by his wife, who has been visiting relatives and friends while her husband journeyed west and the three will go on to Toronto. Mr. Galney accompanied his wife and Mr. Montgomery as far as Havre on their journey.
An intrepid courage is at best but a holiday kind of virtue, to be seldom exercised, and never but in case of necessity, wrote John Dryden. Availability, mildness, tenderness and a word which I wouldain bring back to its original signification of virtue, I mean good nature, are of daily use; they are the bread of mankind, and staff of life.
Difficulties of Astronomy
"It is hard to learn the use of a telescope?" asked the student. "Not very," replied the candid professor. "The hardest thing about astronomy in guessing what something is after you manage to see it."
Everyday Virtues.
CURRENT EVENTS IN SOUTH BEND Interesting Events In the Famous Manufacturing City of the Hoosier State.
By J. Bridgeman.
WAUKEGAN, ILL.
An 8-pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Waymouth Hudson of Market street Friday evening, and Mr. Hudson is wearing a smile that won't come off. * * * Austin Florence of New Orleans, J.a., is working at Edw. Mccee's shoeshining parlor. Mr. Mccee has one of the finest places in northern Illinois. * * * Mr. Robert Jameson visited in Chicago Saturday and Sunday. * * * Mrs. Frances Robinson and daughter, Mrs. Brinkler, returned Saturday from Toledo, Ohio, after spending three weeks visiting relatives. * * * Ike Franklin visited in Highland Park and Lake Tuesday. * * * Mr. and Mrs. McMorton of Grand Rapids, Mich, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carter of Fourteenth street. * * * Mr. Thompson of North Chicago visited in Waukee Saturday. * * * Danny Hill, Jr., is learning the bricklayer's trade under Mr. Pence. * * * Mrs. Ed Mccee is on the slick list. * * * John Hunt of North Chicago spent Sunday in Waukee on business. * * * Mrs. Harrison and daughter returned from Indianapolis after spending a few weeks. * * * John Reed of Lake Forest and William Slaughter visited in Waukee Saturday. * * * Mr. Feefoot has moved to his new home on Commonwealth avenue. * * * The K. of P.
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band of North Chicago and Waukegan is doing very nicely and we will hear from them yet. * * * Wash Jordan and "Daddy" Rice of Lake Forest visited here Saturday evening. * * * Something we have taken notice of is our leading bachelors—Frank Hardly and Henry Pickett—visits to Zion City are very regular, and all the boys have their heads together and are waiting for the news. * * * Edgar S. Holly of Chicago is visiting Mr. Edw. Sanderson. * * * Paul Martin of Lake Bluff was in Waukegan Sunday. * * * Mrs. Francis Rex died very suddenly Wednesday evening and her body was shipped to Alabama for burial. * * * Mr. H. M. Jewor, formerly of Waukegan, has opened up a tailor shop at Aurora, Ill. * * * Mrs. Chas. Strothen has returned from Aurora, Ill., after spending a week visiting her sister, Mrs. H. M. Lewer. * * * Mr. Strother has the contract for painting the A. M. E. Church and the church is very beautifully decorated. * * * Mrs. Boyd Bell visited in Chicago last week for a few days.
LAKE FOREST JOTTINGS
Lake Forest, Ill. . Aug. 28.—The banquet last Thursday night was all that a banquet should be. Such distinguished guests as Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, Dr. Theo. R. Mozee, Dr. Nickleby, Dr. Tives of Chicago, Rev. and Mrs. Johnson of Waukean, and many other out-of-town visitors were present. Seven waiters from Chicago served the guests. Mr. Turner, as head waiter, saw that none were overlooked. Grace was said by Mr. P. Williams, one of the oldest citizens in Lake Forest. Rev. L. A. Brown acted as toastmaster, but soon gave his seat to Rev. H. Johnson. The anvil and piano duet by Mrs. Sloan and George Giles was quite a novelty. All enjoyed the speeches of Drs. Williams, Mozee, Nickleby and Rev. Johnson. The beautiful gowns of the women were wonderful to behold. * * Miss Lily Cox of Chicago is visiting Miss Julia Matthews. * * Mrs Isaac Hughes of Missouri is visiting her cousin, Mrs. C. Gray. * * Rev. C. Carter spent Sunday in Lake Forest. He preached a splendid sermon Sunday night. * * M. T. Bailey spent Thursday in Lake Forest on business, but he did not remain for the banquet. * * Mrs. George Smith is still on the sick Mrs. She is one of the active members of the First Baptist church. * * Mrs Ruth Odom is going to Fox River seminary the first of September. * * The lawn fete given at the residence of Mrs. L. Jefferson on Monday night was quite a success. Although the weather was cool the guests enjoyed themselves. * * Miss G. Bridgeman and Mr. Harris of Lake Forest were married last Thursday. Miss Bridgeman was a popular young lady and it is certain that she left many aching hearts which only time can heal. * * The ring contest will end on the 31st of this month. The two contestants, Mrs. W. Jordan and Miss Henrietta Holland, are both very popular and it is hard to tell who will win the prize, but come and see on the 31st. * * If you wish a Defender, please call up 668. * * Preparations are now being made for a grand banquet on Thanksgiving, Thursday evening, November 26. Covers will be laid for 50 couples at a per couple. This early announcement is made in order to assure all who will receive invitations that there will be no repetition of the shortage as at the recent banquet. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
WAR!
War abroad, and in a recent issue of one of the South Side papers, war has evidently been declared on crooked and unscrupulous real estate brokers and property owners selling to Afro-Americans. This paper referred to states that their attention has been called to the fact that a number of people have lost their property because they did not have proper legal advice and that heirs sprang up later to claim the property, etc.
During the last few days the editor of this paper had occasion to call at the office of Fred'k H. Bartlett & Co., and was impressed by the large number of people there buying property on the South Side. Upon inquiry, information was given that this last week was one of the best weeks in the sales department in the history of the company, which is accounted for by the war made on prices and terms at this particular time. Then, too, people are beginning to realize that their money is safer in real estate than in the bank.
This company through its straight and legitimate dealings with people, has grown into the largest real estate concern in the city. They are the owners of every piece of property they offer for sale. Therefore, by dealing direct with this company, a person is able to save commission charges; also by dealing with this company, it is not necessary for the purchaser to have an attorney to examine the title of the property, as this company has one of the best law and conveyancing departments in the country. Furthermore, before they purchase any property, the title is guaranteed to them by the Chicago Title & Trust Co. to be good, and they in turn guarantee it to the purchaser with a clear title from the time the land was owned by the government. Therefore, it is not necessary to have an attorney when dealing with this company, as they make no charge for fees for examination of titles, etc., although if a person so desires and wishes to go to the expense, they may employ the best lawyer obtainable. We feel perfectly safe in recommending this company to the readers of our paper and refer you to their ad on the last page of this issue.
Laconic Advice
When Atticus once discovered a treasure of gold while digging under a house he sent news of his discovery to the emperor, Nerva, from whom he received the laconic reply: "Use it." And when in his diffidence he protested that it was too large a sum for his own personal use, the emperor responded: "Then abuse it."
(Special to The Chicago Defender.)
Springfield, O. Aug. 28—Mrs. Nettle Davis and son, Ladrut, have returned home from a three weeks visit with relatives at Toledo. * * * Misses Mary McCorkle and Ruth Lewis are visiting at Piqua, the guests of Miss Collins. * * * Mrs. William Arnold and son, Gibson, are visiting her mother at Warsaw, Ky. * * * Mrs. R. Frye and children left for a month's visit with her mother's friends at Franklin, Ky. * * * Mrs. Mary Morton and Misses Laura and Christina Morton have returned home from a three weeks' visit with friends and relatives at Detroit, Mich., and Cleveland. * * * Mrs. Louie Taylor and children have returned home from a month's visit with relatives at Chillcote and Richmondale. * * * Mrs. Rosa Walls has returned to her home in Chicago after a three weeks' visit with her sister, Mrs. Ward White of North Murray street. * * * Miss Arlenia Mahoney is visiting friends and relatives at Hamilton. * * * Mrs. James Langton and daughter, after spending two months with her mother-in-law, Mrs. M. O. Langton, left Thursday for a two weeks' visit with her mother at Washington, D. C., enroute to her home at Augusta, her daughter as far as Columbus. * * * Mrs. Henry Otley entertained with a 1 o'clock dinner in honor of Rev. lor Rev. T. R. Frye, Tobey Otley, Mr. and Mrs. Seals, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Beard, Mrs. Henry Allen, Mrs. Collins and Mr. Mrs. Otley. * * * The W. C. T. U. will meet Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Charles Butler. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wilson of Wiley avenue entertained with a three-course 6 o'clock dinner in honor of Miss Cunningham of Carlisle, Ky. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson and Edward Johnson, Jr., Miss Christeen Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Graham and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. * * * Four hundred and seventy-five tickets were sold Thursday for the union picnic at Tecumseh Park by the North Street A. M. E. Wiley A. M. E. Second Baptist, Trinity A. M. E. St. John the Baptist, and Church of Christ Sunday schools. With the little children about six hundred people attended, making the picnic one of the grandest the Sunday schools have had for years; all returning home looking forward for another union picnic next year. * * * Company A, Ninth Battalion, under the command of Captain I. R. Rudd, left for camp Perry Sunday morning for eight days.
Appreciative Spectator!
Lawyers are not the only class in which a sense of the pecuniary value of their attentions is well developed. It is recorded of a famous actor that in the course of a tour he rewarded the politeness of a waiter at his hotel with a pass for the theater to which all the town was crowding to see the stage favorite in a great play. The next day the actor asked the man how he had enjoyed the visit to the theater. "Oh, it was very nice. I enjoy it very well, indeed—but—er—who is to pay me for my time?" was the disconcerting reply.
Wouldn't Do In Amberle
A woman from Germany was visiting little Herman's mother one day. Herman was trying to make a kite. He asked the guard if she knew how to make a tail for his kite. She told him she did not know how the little American boys made tails for their kites, but she knew how the little German boys made them. She knotted up some strips of paper, and when he saw it he said: "Oh, my, that will never fly in America."
The Actor's Mistake.
Toole, the English actor, used to get off a good thing occasionally. At dinner at a country hotel he was sitting next to a gentleman who had helped himself to an extravagantly large piece of bread. Toole took it up and began to cut a slice from it. "Sir," said the indignant gentleman, "that is my bread." "I beg a thousand pardons, sir," replied the actor, "I mistook it for the loaf."
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A wise man, in his own estimation, announces that a mule kicks because it doesn't know any better. This will greatly surprise many students of contemporaneous mule life. If ever there was an animal with low cunning expressed in its eye and its twitching nostril, that animal is the mule. Its ability to place a kick where it will give the greatest offense to its victim, is something marvelous.
One as Hard as the Other:
One as Hard as the Other.
"The training of children is a confessedly difficult task," says an editorial writer. No more difficult than the training of parents. Many children find the task of conquering the prejudices and old-fashioned ideas of father and mother almost hopeless.—Toledo Blade.
Wise Precaution.
A certain politician desired a diplomatic appointment, says the Washington Star. A friend, in surprise, said to him: "But you don't even speak the language of the country!" "Well," replied the determined applicant, "a man isn't nearly so likely to make indiscreet remarks, if he has to get a lexicon and look up the meaning of every word he utters."
To the Manor Borg
A lady accosted a little girl who was entering one of the fashionable New York flats where she knew the rules were exceedingly strict, and after some little conversation, said: "How is it you live in these flats? I thought they would not take children. How did you get in?" "Why," replied the child, "I was born in."
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ST. LUKE M. E. CHURCH.
Despite the Inclement weather on
last Sunday the services were well
attended. At 10:45 a. m. the pastor
preached a soul-stirring sermon. The
Sunday school met immediately atter
the service and had n very interest
ing discussion of the lesson. The
Tuskegee Club's program, though in:
terrupted by the rain and causing
many of the participants to stay away,
Was quite a treat for St. Luke and
the officers of the lyceum, We hope
to have the club again in the near
future,
‘The Tadies’ Ald ts one of the lead:
ing working forces of the church, but
is not getting the support It should
from all the ladies, Will sou join
them in their work? Another mem:
ber Joined at thelr last mecting and
was appointed by the president. to
have, charge of an afternoon meeting
to Work i conjunetion with the At.
8T. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH.
St. John Is trimming her lamps and
Ailing them with ofl preparatory. tc
“the coming of the bridegroom—the
annual conference.
The excellent achievements of the
Pastor and people are sufliciont evi
dence of the fact that they have
played well the parts of the “wise
virgins.”
From the early months of the year
have these loyal members. been fol:
lowing their Invincible leader up the
hills and through the valleys of df
culty, on to helghts of success and
triumph.
Now that the several important de.
emands of the church have been met,
‘and the way made clear, attention Is
called to the conference claims. Sure.
ly every appreciative. member and
friend is golug to do his or her duty
in this final effort which means so
much to the pastor and church,
WALTERS A. M. E. ZION.
Corner of Thirty-eighth and Dearborn
‘Sursets.
‘The one thing talked about t our
church is our field day at the Ameri-
can Glants’ baseball park, corner of
‘Thirty-ninth street and Wentworth
avenue, Thursday, September 10. The
xame of baseball will be between the
Ollvet Baptist Sunday sehool teain and
the Grace Presbyterian Sunday schoo!
team. oth teams are leaders In thelr
association, and as this ix the last
xame of the season it will be of un:
usual Interest. ‘The Wabash avenue
branch of the ¥. M.C. A. will take
part in the athletic sports of the
day. Sunday will be our coal rally.
We are expecting every: member and
friend to do thelr duty iu this matter
of paying for our winter's coal. Our
prayer meeting, which meets on
Wednesday evening, is taking on new
life. You will do well to drop in some
time. Brother Carter Is the leader.
Miss Pearl Crawford of Memphis,
Tenn, has kindly consented to sing
for us at our morning service Sunday.
Rey. Collis will preach. We are to
have a sermon at 3 p. m. by Rev. Rob-
erson of St. Mark's M. F. Church. Our
pastor will preach in the evening.
MT. CARMEL C. M. E. CHURCH.
The pastor occupied the pulpit at
11a. m, and 8 p. m. ‘The services are
being well attended.
The pastor has a series of spectal
sermons, and all the friends and well
wishers ‘are especially invited to at
tend these services.
SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH.
Regular services every Sunday at
21 @ m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school,
p.m; B.Y. P.U.'7 p.m. Prayer
service Wednesday; teachers’ board
Friday evenings. Rev. Harris, the pas:
tor, is preparing to go to the national
Haptist convention in Pittsburgh, Pa.
BAPTIST MISSIONARY UNION.
‘The Baptist Missionary Union met
on last Monday. Even though the day
‘was cool and threatening, many were
present and enjoyed an Inspiring pro-
gram. Mention was made of the fact
that Mrs, Luella Swanson of Mey wood,
one of the active members, was very
sick, The weather beginning to grow
cooler, the union has decided to be-
gin to mest at the near places, so the
next meeting will be at Mt. Moriah
Chureh. ‘The secretary made a par-
tial report, which showed that at the
present time the unfon {s four notes
ahead on its payments and has over
$700 in the bank upon which {t can
lean for support should the same be
needed. Mrs. Burgess, as usual, was
smiling when the report was read,
and seems greatly pleased at the suic-
cess the union is making despite the
obstacles over which it has come.
‘Making Boys Usefut.
Chinese women may lack some of
the privileges accorded to thelr sex
fn more modern countries, but they
have others pecullarly thelr own. For
Instance, when Chinese Indy encoun-
tera a mudhole she beckons to any
small boy In sight. The boy gets
down on his hands and knees In the
mud and the lady uses him as a foot-
bridge. She is required to give bim
4 sxfall coin for the service.
Judging Religious Sincerity.
“Brother Philander," sald I to our
head deacon the other day, "how do
‘you judgo a man's religious sincerity?”
“Well,” replied the old fellow with a
smile, “if they belong to our church I
consult my ledger. If they belong to
some other church I go to the treas-
urer of that church.” Philander {s our
church treasurer—Kansas City Star.
Annual Slaughter of Elephants,
Africa 1s the chief source of the
‘world’s supply of ivory, and {t 1s estl-
mated that 70,000 elephants are an-
ually slaughtered for their tusks. But
not more than 20 per cent of this
ivory 1s represented in the total im-
ports to Europe.
HARD WORK SELDOM FATAL
Nervous Prostration and ite Attendant
Mla Generally Derived From
‘Other Sources,
We hear a great deal today about
excessive brainwork, and wo read in
the newspapers of’ frequent break
downs from that cause. Every week
or oftener we are told of some clergy:
man, leading merchant oF other bush
ness man who collapses and has to
‘quit work—perhaps take a trip to Eu:
rope and reside for months or a year—
for that reason. Collego students are
Feported from time to tlmo as dam-
aging or killing themselves by bard
study. We doubt the truth of most of
these atatements. A knowledge of the
facts would show, wo believe, that in
nine-tenths of these cases the cause of
the breakdown was not an excess of
bralnwork, tut the lack of something
else, such’ ag nutritious food, sleep,
bodily exeretse, and a cheerful temper.
‘The truth 1s, no organ of tho body 1s
tougher than the brain. Hard work
aloue, pure and simple—apart from
anxieties and fear, from forced or vol-
untary stinting of the body's needed
supply of food or sleep and the mind's
need of social Intercourse—does far
more (0 invigorate the brain than to
leseen its strength; does more to pro-
Jong life than to cut or fray its thread.
It fg the rarest thing in the world
for 2 man to think himeelt to death,
unless his thoughts run for many years
fn & monotonous rut—whfh Is a8 det-
timental to vigor as a monotonous
diet to the digestive functions—or un-
lese his thoughts relate to something
very painful, irritating, or distressing,
Jt has been justly said that thought
fs to the brain what exercise is to the
physical organtem, It keeps the chan-
nels of Iife clear, fhe blood vessels un-
obstructed, @0 that the vital Auld
courses along them distributing new-
ness of life and vigor of action to the
latest hour of existence. On the other
hand, the want of thought starves the
circulation, and causes-men to drivel
aud sleep in old age—dead to overy-
Uiing but eating and drowsing 1a the
chimney corner.
So untrue ts it that college students
break down from the streas of study
on the brain that, other things being
equal, the hardest students enjoy the
beut health. Where one young maa, if
any, ruina his health by wrestling with
anatuematical and psychological prob-
Jems or with the enigmas of Greek
and Latin syntax, bad habits, the
strain, and excitement of athletic con-
testa, cigars, winedrinking and other
forme of dissipation, and heavy eating
at late hours, undermine the health of
hundreds. ‘The two Iittle fingers of
iosipation are often heavier than the
Maes of Euctid.
Mark of Culture,
In the land of the Niger, says Mr.
P. Amaury, Talbot in the London
Times, little or no stigma attaches to
Jailbiras,
In fact, prison residence ts often re
garded as conferring the mark of
culture and distinction, ‘The last gov-
ernor of southern Nigeria once com
plimented a chief of the Interior on
his knowledge of English, to which
the man replied with a ‘proud alr,
“Of course I be fit to talk English
mouth! I learn all that when I live
long time in prison,”
Such residence Is indeed looked
upon as giving a ort of official status.
At Calabar some prisoners were out
cleaning the road, when a clerk,
dressed in the height of fashion, high
collar, patent leather boots and the
smartest of suits, went by. In pase
ing, he flicked one of the bending Ja.
borer with a Uttle swagger cane he
was carrying. At once the aggrieved
party sprang erect. “What!” he ex
claimed, with splendid contempt, “You
dare touch me, you factory man!
Look-ame!” Here he pointed to the
broad arrows prominently displayed
over his simple best and loin cloth.
“be government man! See here!”
And the dandy passed on abashed.
dia and Dletiaualeted ti.
Charles A, Peabody, distinguished
98 a lawyer and Jurist, was born In
Sandwich, N. 11. 100 years ago. Ho
studied Iaw at Baltimore and at the
Harvard law school and after being
admitted to the bar, began the prac-
tise of his profession in New York in
1839. He was a member of tho con-
vention that organized the Republican
party In New York tn 1855 and was
Justice of the supréme court of Now
York from 1855 to 1867. During the
period of the Civil war ho was aj dge
of the United States provisional ¢ urt
of Loutsiana, and also served as c! of
Justice of the supreme court of that
state. After the war he returned to
the practise of law in New York elty,
In 1885 Mr. Peabody represented tho
government of the United States at
the international congress of com-
mercial law. He died in New York
city July 3, 1901,
Rannevity he County-Antiten.
During the course of a loca! govern-
ment board inquiry held at Ballyclare,
Ireland, before the local government
board inspector, relative to making a
closing order for Rashee graveyard,
fa great many claims for the right of
interment were made on behalf of a
largo number of people aged over
ninety years, and one person aged one
hundred and four yeare, all residents
fn the locality, In ono case a man
made a claim for himselt and two sis-
ters, all aged over ninety years, and
for a third sister, whom he described
as the “young one,” whose age he gave
as soventy-tour. ‘In many cases evi-
dence was given of four generations
alive in the same family, and evidence
jot interment in the graveyard about
sixteen years ago of a person who had
reached the great age of one hundred
‘and eloven years.
The Colfector.
Mother (showing the new baby)—
Jen't that a nice Iittle brother to come
by parcel post, Eddte?
Soven-YearOld—Oh, mommy, did
you save the stamps?—Puck.
Playing Sven.
‘Why do you Insist that Robinson a
@ provident man?”
“At dinner this evening T enw him
five, the walter one of the asparagus
ips."—Puck.
THE, CHICAGO DEFENDER.
SCooooeecccceseseseosoooe
Felix's back ached, for he wae bent
and olf. Peraplration poured over hi
black face in ttle rivulets, His
feded, patched blcuory shire wan vel
and streaming, and clung tightly to his
maueculer bos),
He had been hoeing corn since early
morning; he looked down the long
Tow lll! to be hood, and knew whet
le reached the end’ he. was, to tra
tnd oe the next row beck, and s0 en
codenely.
He glanced furtively up at tho white
farm house. Yeu, the. Boos. wao. alt
Ung on the shady porch; he dared not
top hosing nor sit-down,
‘flock of crows flew over tho fel
cawing. Tho heat danced iy sbltamer
Ing waves acroes the cora; the chop,
chop of bis hoe beat in rhythm with
the throbbing muscles of his aching
back,
“Ola Bose wouldn't Weave me ‘tt
sald I's sick,” he muttered; besides,
restate sky speed bate
Clamored forth gora bread with mo
Tansee, the chunko ef fat, por and
black ‘conte ihe would. get for Uinaor
He couldnt afford to plead eisknoss
lie was a man with a hoe, was Felix,
ot ho had bis drenmecand_ an ah
sorbing ambition. He straightened tp
‘and wiped his streaming face on bis
‘clammy shirt sleove; as ho ald 20.8
tarriage swept Into vlew on the high
way. it wae drawa by a speating
team of buys, and driven by Jeff—an
unbearable and stuck-up nigger, that's
shoe he was! Didn't eure bio eat
Held his chin up and palé uo attention
to Fells "good mawatn’”
His base Duttonaglltered in tho
sun and Felix would rather have worn
his shining silk hat than a king's
‘The judge and Miss Elizabeth were
in the carriage. Miss Elizabeth waved
ut him, and somehow hle back ached
Tess and. the "tiny. blades of "corn
Cembled inva. vagrant breeze. Many
times had Felix gone to the judge
and asked to bo he coschman,
“Whitt” “exelalmed. the practical
fudge,” "Arent you o1@ Buster’ lesy
Petts?"
“Yas, judge; yas, eah, 1 a tuh
Mistan'saxteh—yan, ean DBT alt
lasy—no, sant”
“G'long off, Felix, g'long, g'long!”
said the Judge testily, waving bim
Aside as he would a fy that aunoyed
him,” ‘Mise Ellzabett had stolen, out
as he slunk away with bis Tagged bet
Tu bin band and his yew bont moody
on the ground,
“Never mind, Felix, you jist keep
comin’ and dad'll take you yet." So
he had kept heart and held on to his
dream. He stood looking after the
carriage t2 it rolled. along’ the ht
road, saw it wind up the hil and dle
Sopear in the cool forest of oak
He wa atil! leaning on the handle
of the hoe gazing lato pace when Nt
‘Baxter called sharply trom the porch:
“Fells, get to work there!” "Aad the
‘chop. chop of the hoe went tolling on
its way,
Time cane shen’ the ora wan
Digher’ than hls. head ‘and ‘he could
walk down the long, green aisles and
be out of eight of the bose,
Time came when the proud Jeff wae
{aid Tow, for he ost hie fob, and the
Judge sent word to Felix he could
‘nave he place
Me went to bed that night with a
song in his heart.» No more would he
hoe the corn; no more would he fo
Tow ‘the plow: tomorrow ho would
wear the blue evit with tho brass but
tons; tomorrow he would. wear tho
shining hat—he would. hold the relge
and drive the beautiful bays for Miss
Elizabeth and tho Judge.
When the morning came and the
tun shone down on the fed of corm,
it aleo shone “cross the transiigured
face of Fells. “He stood atthe en
trance of thé cool forest, on his way
to the judge's house. He held the
ragged hat in hie hands and wore the
hickory shirt and patched overalls,
The chryeatie wae full to bursting?
the blue suit and shining hat were
In sight; his feet trod the fleld ely-
tim, Tor he éream ‘ha® some true,
Seventy-three. Ah, how the years
are flying! It seems hardly @ month
from birthday to birthday. 1 remem:
ber to have heard my grandfather
make this remark. 1 was a child then
and the words seemed unbelievable.
Years afterwards, father, slitting by
the fireside, used to express the same
sentiment very frequently. I under
stood It more perfectly by that time,
for right in the thick of business strife
the days were all too short for me.
But now that I've taken my place af
the fireside, and the shadows seem to
be lengthening, I understand to. the
fall just how swiftly the years are
slipping by—Atlantle Monthly.
Microbes.
Microbes have been divided into two
main classea—aeroble and anaeroblo—
the first growing best in the presence
of alr and the second growing best in
the substance and in positions. to
Which free alr has no access.
Some of the first class, such as hay
bacillus, grow best only with a coptous
supply of air; some grow better when
the alr supply ts not large than when
free alr is admitted.
Some of the second clase can grow
4m the absence of free alr, but thrive
more when some afr is admitted,
Others which are fully anaerobic
grow only when free alr or oxygen ts
‘shat of,
“Do you diet yourself when you are
writing your successes?” asked Mrs,
Hibrow.
“Not always,” replied tho Iterary
Mon. “But I always confine myself to
oatmeal when I am writing a serial
story.”
‘The Knowing -Onee.
“Political life 1s full of unexpected
reverses.”
“That's true, but when a candidate
reverses himself somebody 1s sure to
tay, ‘I told you sol’
OSS OPOSOSO SESS SSSESESSCO
- DREAM THAT GAME TRUE
At Seventy-three.
Miershes.
Cereal.
Wien Macsitine fiane.
BLUE GRASS STATE.
Frankfort, Ky, Aug, 28 (Special).
—The center of the state attraction
fs turned towards the great Lexing-
ton Fair, and we find the most unique
and up-to-date vaudeville and moving
pleture bouse in central Kentucky 1s
controlled by Burden Brothers, the
Now Gem Theater, 415 W. Main
street. Clean, classy shows that ap-
peal to the most fastidious. A clean,
cool drink of eryatal ice water and
courteous treatment to all, an ideal
place to spend your time. ' The only
theater in the city owned and op-
erated by cofored people. Citizens
and visitors are at all times extgnded
a welcome. * * * The forty-scventh
‘annual session of the Lexington Dis-
trict Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church convened at
Georgetown .with a large number of
delegates and visitors in attendance
at Wesley Chapel Church, Wednes-
day morning. Rev. H. A. Foreman
conducted the devotional exercises
and was assisted by Rev. C. H. Pyles.
“The King Business’ was sung by the
choir. Rey, J. B. Redmond, district
superintendent, presided over the
convention. “Rev. Samuel Sweeney
was elected secretary. Welcome ad-
dress on behait of the city by Dr.
H. C. Tinsley, president of the State
Negro Medical Association. Address
on behalf of Epworth League and
Sunday school, Miss Susste P. Steele,
Welcome address by Rev. H. W. Tate.
Response by Dr. Simmons, and after
which Dr. Dickerson made a few re-
marks. Rev. F. P. Fielding was in-
troduced. The following were intro.
duced: “Revs. Foreman, Dr. Dicker-
son, Dr. Ross, Rev. Brown, Rev. Jos.
S. Jones, Rev. R. W. Patts, Rev.
Jerry Williams, Rev. C. D. Ellmond,
Rev. Sanford, Rey. Johnson, Sister
Dolly Gevins.’ Bro, Garverence was
‘called forward and the following min-
‘isters’ wives were introduced: Sisters
Brackenridge. Mrs. Bloomer, Mrs.
Dickerson. Rev. Dickerson was ap-
‘Pointed chorister. A telegram was
received from Dr. J. W. E. Bowen
‘stating his illness and that he could
‘not be present. At the afternoon ses-
slon Dr. Redmond was in the chair.
‘Bro. Manlas Thomas was Introduced.
Ministers’ program: “Church Com-
munity” discussed by Dr. R. &. Dick-
‘erson, Rev. C. H, Pyles, Rev. C. Alex-
ander, Rev. G. T. Texgett, Rev. E. A.
Drivers: “Present Methodism,” by
Dr. H. W. Simmons, Rev. Wm. Bush,
‘Rey. J. H. Ross; Memorial services
for those dead’ since the last confer-
vence, Bro, Scott Ward, Bro. G. W.
‘Beigiler. “Two Children,” a sermon
‘preached by Rev. C. H. Pyles. Prayer
‘sister, Dolly Lewis. ‘Thursday ses-
sion, devotional exarciae by Rex. W.
H. Brown. Prayer, Rev. Wm. Bush.
Dr, Redmond addressed the confer-
ence and gave/many Interesting facts
concerning the uplift of the confer-
ence and the work they were to ac-
complish. Dr. W. H. Riley, secretary
of the General Conference, was given
the Chautanqua salute and all busi-
ness suspended with to dear greet-
ing from the Indiana Distriet Confer-
ence, which was highly appreciated
by his hearers. Ministers introduced,
Rey. H. A. Britt and Rev. Nicks. Fri-
day sessions, devotional exercises.
prayer by Rev. Wm, Thomas. Rev.
Fielding made report of entertain:
ments. Papers read by Rev. R. L.
Dickerson, Miss Hinton, Miss Sallie
L. Parker, Miss Singleton, Dr. Mary
Brown, Miss Emma C. Minis, Rev. H.
W. Tate. Miss Sallie Parker was in-
troduced and took part in the pro-
caeaen,
Flowers In the Alps.
If the snow happens to be very deep
in the Alps {t is not at all uncommon to
find plants which open thelr flowera
before the surface Is reached. Thus
the flowers blossom in a small cavity
of frozen snow. This flowering 1a not
Mmited to the opening of the petals
‘alone, for in not a few cases the sta-
mens will actually bring thelr pollen
to perfection. All this goes on al-
though the soldanellas have not felt
the sun.
Catching Up.
Our efficient way of catehing up with
our correspondence is to pick out an
evening when nothing special is hap-
pening and throw away all the im-
portant letters that ought to have been
answered some time within the last
ten or twelve months—Ohlo State
Journal.
JUMPS TOWN.
Mr. Carlyle Leaves City Owing Bill
to Defender—Manager of
“Darktown Follies.”
‘The business manager of the “Dark-
town Follies," which played at the
Haymarket theater last week, jumped
the city, owing the Defender a bill.
Newspaper men in other cities, get
your money first, before advertising
the company.
‘The Mutt and Jeff couple—the dude D.
ithe att gat seco
i eM i nd MB. W.
sound Sadiuieh wie Sette
FE ee ee with
atte Such as the aabes Bree Oe"
Behe? Ssh ohers Wie’ A" Be'W, Bi
HA BCE. ane he.
“ake Bias odie hein G0 lonesome
since at Wi. San gone to New ore?
Now is the
Time to Buy
——ee ans!
It will pay you to
take advantage
of some of the
bargains adver-
tised in
The Chicago Defender
| Deaths of the Week
(Record. of Department, of Health)
ign onn We Bytes eae Praise ae,
Bigckwall, Sayan, 62 yea, 2520 Prati
crouch, Sins, 29 yea, 2142 La Salle ave,
uae, Louige, 51 yrs 4725 Dearborn
wantér, Sry. 2 yee, Oblo, Aug. 16
| Sohnagh, Alphonso, dO" ye, S06 Bra
Long, “Sebree, Je. 2 yr, 2865 Dearborn
aie? BSbui 26 ra, ur sate at,
MGBride, Norman, 20 yre, 4722 State at,
McNary, Ellzabeth, 89 yrs. 3522 Rhodes
vee Aug ie
Sopl ink, 19 sre, 36 B, 24 st, Aur.
Sykes, Thomas, 44 yrs., 6626 Federal st,
‘koe te
att ‘Swope, 22 ym, A808 Dearborn
Wills MBeftle, 65 yex, 3890 Dearborn
whitield"Gues. 62 yr, 12. a70h st,
Went iva, 25 yea, 2008 State st, AUE.
DEATH OF MRS, WRIGHT.
‘Mrs. Wright, formerly Mrs. Jack-
son, mother of Mrs. Julia Allen, died
at the residence of her daughter, 4904
Wabash avenue, carly last Wednes-
day morning. ‘The body will be taken
to Lexington, Ky. Friday, for inter-
ment
a erik Uk Wika
‘The officers and members of Sinai
Tabernacle, No. 81, Daughters of Ta-
bor, wish to thank Dr. James E. Har-
ris, and Mr. and Mrs, VanSickle, 3514
State street for their kindness and
attention to our beloved sister, Mrs.
Mahala Woods, who died August 20,
and to Rev. J. F, Thomas and the
many friends who sent flowers for
her bler we are also thankful,
(Signed) SINAI_ TABERNACLE NO.
81, DAUGHTERS OF TABOR.
HENRIETTA P. LEE, H. P.
NETTIE MATTHEWS, C. R.
Commercial Spies. _
Spying {s as prevalent in the Com.
mercial world as in the political world,
‘though the existence of these com-
mercial ples is not nearly so well
Imown. There are certain classes of
manufacturers, however, who habitu-
ally employ a regiment of spies—com-
petent men, whose business It is to go
to other lands and spy out the new en-
terprises and inventions being made
by the various traders. — Individual
methods vary very greatly, and are
often so subtle as to make it difficult
to tackle them.
6 rooms and tiled bath. Elec-
trically lighted throughout. Laun-
dry and basement storeroom. Beam
ceiling studded with fancy electric
lights and hanging electric dome.
Continuous hot and cold water
summer and winter. Large gas
range and refrigerator. Light
and airy rooms, cooled by breezes
from the lake which is seven blocks
east. Dependable and highly ffi
cient steam heating and unequaled
janitor service. No dogs or small
children desirc !. Telephone already
installed. Only colored families of
the best character and self-respect
need apply. Positively the best
thing ever offered to the Afro-
American, Rent $40.50 per month.
Call at 2nd flat, 4623 Langley Ave.,
after 6 P. M., on week days or any
time Sunday. Ask for Mr. Mitchell,
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rapt, Surah hte Sah
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Another Chance for Hubby.
Advertisement in a paper—not tn
the Billvilie district: “This is to no-
tify my husband, who got mad and
ran away without sayin’ so much as
a word, that if he returns home and
signs @ paper to quit bis meanness
and act sensible, ike he ought to have
deen raised to, which he wasn't, about
all that I can think of now will be
forgiven, provided, as said before, that
he 1s © changed man an’ will quit rais-
fn’ Cain an’ a-doin’ of nothin'.—Atlan-
‘ta Constitution.
M41 RHODES AV, APT 1— FINE
Tome, ateara Heated, facing fronted
and’ "roms ennulter ight housekeeping?
Phsngs nate aa ang. running wate
fn'rooma: amati rooms, $2.00 upe Se
208 FEDERAL St, 34 APT.—NEWLE
furnished Toomer bath’ ghia “and al
other modern Convenientea, 4,8
4750" WABASH AV. tnd FLOOR.
omg hot nd Cold Fama’ water aae
AIF ther ‘modern conveniences 2899
ig FOREST AVE. =D FLAT, PHONE
nggitae eee Corfe lary
Foom.”'Stenm hent and all ater” masers
Conveniences. Gultabie for man and oees
or'ewo mien ped
389 WIODES AVE. APT, A—2 NICELY
farnllced aight and nin Toomey eke
ernt"conventent ear He, Bes
35/0 PRATMIB AV., 34 FLOOR_NBATLE
fines feces Airy ara gate newly
decorated steam heat, hot ‘ang cold Sune
ping water: iltchen “prlviipgea, beat ot
Janftor vnertice: multgtie’ far imme aot
Wie cor "two gentlemen; Convewtente tS
utince’ and { SRF linea, "It°Soy are Woe
Ine "Yor aC aiice, ulet, ideal “home ‘eat
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Hurniehed “and ‘Aue ‘oon belle day
and All other moder convenience, nese
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pratedsrchtn sanso°® MARY ew ae
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Saviun’ hed retiieratur, lange one Weeks
Gr all fi iewtcclaam ‘condition,
LADY WARERS WANTED AT ONCE
“three bide tnarhers wanted at once,
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3243 State Street, Chicago
=a
‘a @ recent court of inquiry in an
Indiana town a former bartender was
called to the stand as an expert in the
matter of whut constitutes drunken-
ness. “Of course, when a man can’t
track right, he's drunk," said the for
mer sartender, “but outside of that I'm
always. are he's ‘ght’ ff he crles ang
tolls wh.t a good wife and family be
‘hag; tells me in confidence he 18 mak-
ing $5,000 = year, or preaches @ sor
mon to all lus fellow-barles on the
evils of drink.
Around.and About Chicago
Personal Mention, Social and Other
News In Short Paragraphs
:
Jesse Binga, Banker
Southeast Cor. State and 36th Place
Auto. 71-766—Dougias 1565
FOR REN,
STORE?
4259 State St, store, stove heat, crrorces cssecsesseseessereesensesvesso$]70
SHG State St, ‘store, ‘stove. henis..cc.ccs.cec020 220
4GHT State St. store, stove heatecsceccsesc2cc22 Tec ao
S542 Michigan’ Ave. "garage (living Yooms upatattaj.0<0000 0000000002 20.00
RESIDENCES,
6553 Langley AAve., 10 rooms, furnace heat; rosidence........eesessesveee 35.00
Sut Vernon Ave,’ $ rooms, furnace Neat; ‘residence,:+s.sc.scsusesscss0 36.00
19 Huth St, 6 rooms, atove hent; reaidenco...¢..c.c.cssseyl2csece. 2000
4108 Forest Ave. 7 rooms, furnace Neat; residence:.:+..:c0sccuscssisc7 38000
43563 Prairie Ave., 9 rome, furnace eat; Fesldence..:..c.c2cc0c00c02205 $800,
FLATS—STOVE HEAT.
2488 Dearborn St. § rooms, StOvO Heats AAR E,envenssssssssceeeronssess HBLOB
$239 Indiana Aves 7 rooms, stove heats fat Seco. cc..220S00000IIIII B00
3709 Prairie Ave., 6 rooms, stove heat; fiat Lee. se eecilctscecaeceeceen ee 200
328 State Bes.e rooms, stove Neat Mat 2... 2.sssLeissvssesaecaseeseeses 1800
S217 Ex Salle'St., 6 rooms, stove heats fag i220020.00 00. 1800
M49 Wabash Avé,, 2 roome, stove heat: flat i, reae.c2.0001200 00000002 120)
AUG State Mt, 3 Fooms, stove heat; fat 18....:.seensc.scsesceserseses HQ
353 Slate St, s rooms, atove Moat: flat 3.0,.c...ss0sstusctiseeaseisetecs 1280
His La Salle'St., 4 rooms, stove Heat; ag 3.002000 UTI Bega
HOt ER Salte St, 4 rooms, stove Rent: flat d.cecv20cs002200000I0IIT Bea
311 Ex Salle St, 4 rooms, stove heat: fiat 1, reat...sccscscsclecsseces 100
3549 Dearborn Bt, 5 rooms, Stove heat! fat Ls cseescsccscvertessevscees 1800
2526 State St, 6 fom, stove heat, Mat J._.ccsccscocissesecsoesesess 208
a1 Bae Ave, lint 1; € roomn, stove heatssscc.c0 LI ee
FLATS—STEAM HEAT.
J2nd and Vincennes Ra, 7 rogme, stent heat, MAUS. -....seecseesoseeee $25.00
EGP Wabash Aven, 7 rooms, tnd floorss-. cect svacessosososscsseseesee ae
2819 Dearborn St,’ 7 reoma, ateam heat; flat d..2s.0sscLlLLLLcIIS 3800
2h GER Aone RA iad yaaa
&nd Wabash’ Ave., steam heat: fats LL FRS GHIR, 30
5659 Sinto St., 6 rooms, steam heat; fat 2.ccerswccvecsvescieteeees BAR)
$253 Waban Aven tint 1, G rooms. ss.seseysscesccssscesenseesececcnsonss 808
$233 Wabash Ave, fiat 2, 7 rooms... ccc. ocsciecssccesseceseesscceseces SE
803 W. Btth St, 4 rooms, stove heat; fat i::;c.sscccsccseccsecceulies 1008
509 W: Gith St. 8 rooms, stove heat: flat 2... .ccceccescssc20Sc200002 Zoe
4228 Wabash Ave. 6 rooms, stove heat; flat iyco.c.cccc.2c.c0L2IIIIII 200
$522 Wabaah Avg. 9 Toome, furnace neaty aad isos coe oR
th and State St, stove neat, fats 1. 2 and 2.--.-41460, 416.00, $18.00, 23.00
4219 Sakenveala, drome, stove Neat, flat de, -ccsscverserssrsressoeseses 1509
1219 Gakenwala, 8 rooms, furnace heat: flat i..000020000IITIIIIIIIII 20000
Ha1 Armour, 4 rooms, stove heat; Mat 1, Feat.sccsccsscosscesseesceseees 1200
Miss Susie “Kivel of Paducah, Ky.
fs visiting her cousin, Mrs, Eugen:
Thomas, 3257 Vernon avenue,
Mis Drake of Springfeld, Ml, 4
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Carrle Matone
5236 La Fayette avenue.
Tonight Mins Irene McCoy, who wor
tho dlamond ring In The ' Detende
Popularity Contest, will have the rin
presented her at the N. A. A. C. P.
36th place and Wabash avenue,
Mrs, Dell Matthews, 26 . 370
place, has returned from a month's
vacation, visiting through Michigan
She was Joined later by her husbanc
and they spent a pleasant week al
Eagle Lake.
Mrs. Lottie Roderle of St. Paul
Minn, $8 in the city visiting frlend:
of whom she has a host, She ha:
een on an extended trip to Cincin
nati, Columbus and Cleveland and I
now on her way home,
Mrs, Willian’ Duckner of 3722 Fed
eral street left the city to visit he
mother and brothers at Loda, 1,
Meet your friends at the Soclety
cirens and carnival at 36th place anc
Wabash avenue tonight.
Mr. and Mrs, A. Harris, who have
been visiting in the elty for a month
will return to their home in Masor
City, Towa. today.
Chas, Pitman and niece left the city
last Friday after a two weeks’ visit
for their home In St. Louls, Mo. |
Misa Margaret i. Lams of Otunn.
wa, lowa, is visiting her brother, Mr
Bert H. Debassagus, 5260 South State
street. Friends wish Miss Lams much
Joy in our city.
Mrs, Annie Allen and daughter, Mrs.
Maude Ray, and her children, Mable
and Annetta, and Mrs. Francis Smith
of Omaha, Neb. are the guests of
their brother, Mr. James Stewart, and
his wife, 2945 Dearborn street, thitd
floor.
George W. Kidd, Sr, has fluished
his fourth successful seagon on the
steamer Minnesota. Much of Mr.
Kidd's success is due to the assist.
ance of his two sons. George, Jr. a
member of the Chevalier club, was
tho youngest head bellman on the
Lakes,
Prof. Lewis, principal of Sumner
high school, Cairo, Il. is visiting
frlends and relatives in the elty.,
Raymond J. Weir of the Depart.
ment of Agriculture, Washington, D.
©, together with his wife and son,
spent a very pleasant threo Weeks
vacation with hls father and mother
In Maywood and Chicago. *
Mra, H. B. Petri entertained at
daneing Monday evening, Aug. 17, in
honor of her sister, Miss Nowell Ma.
for of Hopkinsville, Ky., a: the resi
dence of Mrs, W. M. Marshall, 3846
‘Vincennes avenue.
Miss Jessie Mathews fs spending a
few days of her vacation at Justamere
Ion, Benton Harbor,
Mr. and Mrs. Heary C. Beauford
are visiting at Victoria, B.C, and
other cities in the West.
‘Mra, Erina Jones left the city Tues
daz for a week's slay at the Metchen
Inn at Benton Harbor, Mich.
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Requisite, RA
for PE RSLLRATI
A Perfect Deodorant
Toilet Water
Use afr th Ba
* Tues what a toilet water ehould do,
+ Tt Cleanses and Vurifies the Pores,
Corrects All Odor Absolutely
tnd rlleves that unpleasant stickiness,
Hefeciygt Mantas Delight ie ae
Haneef fepurtlendp eh ne Sa,
"Pwo sizer: Coe and $1.00
Por Sate at
Rankin @ Whiter” TS" altae's
Cooma Pharmacy * Stubbs, 3512 State Street
‘Ask Your Own Druggit
UC nx chai ea ote 0
Seethe Gil on BSC BOWE, ne
- \_ 0.DO.CURE TOILET COMPANY
1246 Peoples Gas Bulldiog, Chicago, I.
Send for free Dooklet~Mazplains the cause @
NTT RM 0
Adj, Louis B. Anderson of the 8tb
Regiment, 1. N. G., and a, prominent
Gad Fetlow, will attend the next B
M,C. at Boston, Mase.
‘Mies Hazel McEmyre and Mr. T
Alfred Anderson spent the week-en¢
last week at a west Michigan resort
Dr. and Mrs. George Cleveland Hall
spent the weekend at a west Michi
gan resort.
Mrs. Zenobla Williams of St. Louls,
Mo, was entertained with a Dutch
luncheon on last Saturday evening by
Miss Frankie Walker, 3834 Wabash
avenue, Mr. and Mrs. George Hen
derson of Hot Springs, Ark., and Miss
Heatrice Ford of Little Rock were
special guests. Messrs. Fred Sumner
‘und Herbert Byron entertained with
musical selections, ‘The evening was
richly enjoyable.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Russel of 3237
Wabush avenue have returned to the
city Jrom South end, Ind., where
they were summoned to attend the
funeral of the father of Mrz, Russel,
Mr. Harry Russel, Sr, was an_ old
resident of South Bend, .
Mrs, Robert Anderson’ of 34th place
is still visiting in the East. She las
stopped at Buffalo, Niagara Falls and
various efties in Canada.
Miss Tertha Garnett, 5206 State
street, fs visiting in Louisville, Ky.
Mr. James T. Peterson, the capital
Ist, politician and social light of Mo-
bile, Ala, fs in the efly for a week or
ten days, stopping at the Y. MLC. A.
Mrs. Callaway and daughter, Mar-
karet, G21 State street, returned
Monday from a two weeks’ visit in
Washington, fowa, and Peoria, Il
Hoth mother and daughter report a
splendid visit.
‘The carnival is the talk of the city.
Last time, great, big show. Visitors
from all ‘parts ‘of the country—a
good cause. Be there tonight, N. A.
A.C. P,, 36th place and Wabash ave-
ne.
Dr. Charles H. Philips of St. Louls,
Mo. husband of Mrs. Edna French
Philipps, was In the elty this week on
a short visit,
Miss Eva Taylor of Kansas City is
the guest of Mrs. B. L, Skinner, 3621
Stato street,
‘Mr. Joseph Bell of 74 Johnson ave-
nue, Atlanta, Ga, departed for his
home last Monday after having spent
a very pleasant visit here, Mr. Bell
is in the government service in At
lanta.
Mr. A. C. Pannell, who conducts a
Srocery and market at 5200 State
street, has opened another grocery
and market at 41 West 57th place.
‘Mrs, dell Armant, 3359 Wabash
avenue, and boy, Orville, are at
Youngstown and Cleveland, Ohio, and
Detroit, Mich. ‘They are ‘the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Irvin at
Youngstown, Ohio.
Mrs, Mary Wilson, 3358 Calumet
avenue, has gone to St, Paul, Minn,
to visit.
Mr. M. 'T. Bailey has been Invited
to preside in a meeting in Lake For.
est, Ml. on Friday night, at which
Mrs. Lou Ella Young, Rev. L. B
Hrown, Rev. E. H. Johnson of Wau.
‘kegan ‘will participate.
| Miss Renzetta Hysell of New Al
vany, Ind, was the guest of Miss Ida
Davis, 3139 Rhodes averue. Miss
Hysell spent two delightful weeks in
the “windy: city."
Mrs, Lucile Suggs, one of the old
subseribera of The Defender, is at
Atlantic City visiting.
Mr. FL M. Babb, 525 Dearborn
street, returned from a month's visit
in Nashville and other Tennessee
cities Monday. ‘This visit is the first
he has pald the scenes of his child-
hood days since coming north more
than 40 years ago.
Mrs, S. W. Calloway and her littie
aanghter, Ma-garet, spent their vaca
Won in Washington, fowa, with her
sister, Mrs. W. Black.
Miss Janie Gibson of Louisville, Ky.
is the guest of Mrs. Celete Miller,
3720 Dearborn street,
Mr, Joe Masterson of Louisville,
Ky. and Mr. John Clark and Miss
Nettie Galvin of the same city are
here visiting.
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City, who fs brilliant and charming
Js the guest of Mrs, Madge Gans, 4800
Calumet avenue. She will remalt
here Indefinitely. Her friends are
making it very pleasant for her.
Miss Moton of Chattanooga, Tenn.
and Miss Sherman of Nashville, Tenn.
were the guests of Miss Naunle Bay
lum for the past two weeks. They
enjoyed the parks in automobiles.
Mrs, A. B, Edwards, nee Johnson,
of Galesburg, Ill, now residing in
Houston, Tex., fs visiting her brother
at ‘5142 Dearborn street. Mrs, Ed.
wards is abroad, as she was at home,
prominent and highly respected by all,
Her husband ig a teacher in the high
school in the city of Houston.
Mrs, Martha B. Anderson and Miss
G. A. Lattimore, Loutsville, Ky., spent
the Weekend at a west Michigan re-
sort. Mr. Henry Anderson joined the
party Saturday.
Mrs, Hattie Cole, 5427 Wabash ave.
nue, had as her guest at a west Mich-
igan resort the Weekend Miss Pearl
Anderson of Portsmouth, Ohfo. It
was Miss Anderson's first time to
yenture in the lake, but she reports
the sensation to be very exhilarating.
They returned Sunday night and will
go again today.
Miss Maria ‘Thompkins of Washing-
ton, D. C., las returned to the city
after an absence of two years. She
is the guest of Mrs. Gertrude Harri-
son, 2424 Wabash avenue.
Miss Cordelia B. Johuson and Mrs.
Mattie Johnson of Lonisville, Ky.,
have been making a pleasant visit to
our city and will return home this
week, While here they were the
guests of their aunt, Mrs. H. Higgins,
15h Gross avenue.
Mesdames Jennle Williams and El-
nora E. Franklin, advance guards of
the National Raptist convention which
will meet in Philadelphia, left the city
during the week for Cleveland and
Youngstown, O., Erie, Pa., New York
and Jersey City, where they will spend
two weeks, returning to Philadelphia
to the regular session of the National
Baptist convention,
‘Mr. Anthony Overton, president of
the Overton Hygienic Mfg. Co., 5200
Wabash avenue, went to Oklahoma
last Monday. He attended the Na-
tional Business League meeting at
Muskogee.
Hear Miss Elizabeth Clark sing, see
Miss Margaret Morgan do the Roman
dance—a society sensation tonight at
36th place and Wabash avenue,
Miss Martha Bailey of Flint, Mich.,
is In the city stopping with her els-
ter, Mrs, Haley, 3516 Wabash avenue.
Miss Dailey recently gradvated from
Burnham's Beauty College and went
home to practice where she is yery
successful. Miss Dalley came spe-
cially to make her fall purchases from
Rurnham’s and incidentally to enjoy
the courtesies of her numerous
friends.
Mrs, Emma Ritchard of Lexington,
Ky,, {8 In the elty visiting her daugh-
ters and nieces, and Mrs. Alsup, 5648
Lafayette avenue.
Miss Rosa Morgan has returned to
the city atter spending a week at
Niles, Mich,
Miss Margaret Morgan has returned
to the city after a short visit to Au-
rora, Il,
Miss Myrtle M. Anderson, 4044 In.
diana avenue is visiting relatives and
friends in the Fast stopping over in
Philadetphia and Pittsburgh.
Items for publication left at Water-
field's candy store. 5202 State street,
will be forwarded to the local editor
of The Defender.
‘Mr. and Mrs, J. 11, Wright of 3415
Vernon avenue entertained Mrs.
Chas. W. Scrutchin of Bermidji,
Mlon., a¢ luncheon Wednesday, Avg.
7.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Moore, 3236 For.
est avenue left the city Thursday to
spend their vacation at Benton Mar.
bor and other Michigan summer re.
sorts, ‘
Miss Marion Norman ‘is spending
the week-end at Benton Harbor, Micb-
igan,
Mrs, Emma Brown, and her daugh-
ter, Elizabeth, of Memphis, are visit.
ing Mrs. Helen Butler of 2571 Forest
avenue, Miss Brown fs a teacher in
Howe Institute at Memphis. She is
a niece of Mrs. Butler.
Mrs, Othello W. Collins of 3571 For.
est avenue and her son Othello, Jr.
have Just returned from a visit to Min:
neapolis.
Mrs, S. Walter of 5534 Drexel ave
ue entertained at dinner Thursday,
Aug. 20, the Rev. Bishop Isane Lane
and wife of Jackson, Tenn., and Rev.
J. A. Winter of Chicago, pastor of St.
Paul C. M. E. church.
Mrs. Eva Hooper, 5214 State street
left Thursday morning for a visit in
New York and Atlantic City. She wil
attend the Natlonal Baptist Conven:
tion, which convenes in Philadelphia
and from there will visit the National
Training School in Washington, D. C.
Mrs. John K. Mason of Henderson,
Ky., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ella
Akers of 3730 Lafayette avenue,
Mrs, James H. Holland, 5548 Grove
avenue, left the city Thursday for Den:
ver, Colo., to visit her sister, Mrs, Dora
Flemming.
Miss Laura Davenport, of Cincin:
nati, Ohio, is visiting her brother,
Mr. R, L. Davenport, 3409 Forest ave
nue.
Mrs, Catherine Murray, wife of Ed.
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Many social features have made his
visit very pleasant,
‘Mrs, James Hanson Hall, 3153 Dear.
born street, has returned to the city
after an absence of several weeks and
reports an enjoyable trip. Mrs. Hall,
after spending a week at St. Louis,
Mo, visiting her sisterindaw, Mrs. E.
B. Breeden, went to Baltimore, Md.
her home city, and spent several weeks
visiting realtives and friends.
It's for a good cause—the N. A. A.
CP,
‘Miss Sophla Leonard of St. Louls,
Mo,, Is in the city visiting friends,
Mr. aud Mre, W, H. Smith, Mrs, R.
Emmett Stewart, Prof. W. B. Day and
Mr. J. Tyler Smith of Muskegee, Ok-
Ja, are In the clty and stopping at the
Wilson Plaza,
Ex-Registrar of the U. S. Treasury,
W. T. Vernon, was in the city this
week.
Miss Lavina Early of Cleveland was
guest of honor at a porch party given
by Miss Amelia Adams at her home,
3553 Prairie avenue, Aug. 21, 1914.
Other out of town visitors present
were Miss Virginia Miller of Texas
and Miss Grace Morton of Rock [s-
Jand, T,
Mrs. Mehaley, formerly of Holly
Springs, Miss., and now of Sherman,
Texas, who Is visiting her daughter,
Mrs, Pully Walls at 3650 Calumet ave-
nne, and Mrs, Clara Little of 3407 Wa-
bash avenue, met at the Union plenic
given by the Methodist churches at
Dellwood park, on August 6, for the
first time in fifty years, There was
great rejoicing among these relatives.
Mrs. Lou Ella Young. Mrs, Thomas
Holiand and other members of the Eu-
reka Fine Arts Club, who attended the
Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs
tn Rock Island have returned to the
clty.
Miss Elizabeth Clarke gave a whist
party on Monday night in honor of
Mr. Bolden Stewart of Kansas, a class-
mate of Miss Clarke at Wilberforce
Vaiversity. There were two tables,
expert players.
Mr. Will Nixon of Brownsville,
Tenn., Is visiting bis niece, Mrs. Pearl
Taylor, of 3532 Dearborn street.
Mrs, W. T. Johnson of 67 B. 36th
street entertained in honor of Mrs, M.
A. Johnson of St. Paul, Minn., Friday
evening, Aug. 21. Those present were
Mr. and Mrs. H. Boger, Mr. and Mra,
J. W. Ward and Mr. and Mrs, B. G.
Cowden, The ladies were beautifully
gowned, and an elaborate lunch was,
served.
Golden Crown Chamber No. 1 has
established headquarters at 3638 Stato
street.
Miss Lillian E, A. Fuller of George-
‘town, Ky., one of the prominent teach-
ers of the Blue Grass region, was in
the city visiting relatives. Left for
home Tuesday, having spent a joyous
vacation,
‘Mr. William H, Washington returned
to Kansas City, Mo. last Saturday,
after a very pleasant visit with his
unele, Mr. Samuel Williams and wife
and Miss Katherine Williams, his pop-
ular cousin of 3708 Wabash avenue.
Mrs. John D. Garner of Great Falls,
Mont., stopped over in Chicago this
week en route to Canada with her
brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. J.
W. Montgomery, and was the guest of
Mrs. Addie Hail, 3619 Dearborn street,
Mrs. B. G, Cowden of 3637 S. Dear-
born street, entertained at luncheon
last Sunday for her sister-in-law. Mrs,
5. E, Adams and son of St. Louls, Mo.,
Mrs. M. A. Johnson and son of St.
Paul, Minn. and Mrs. Helen Carion of
Chicago and others.
Mrs. W. A. Watkins of 3746 Forest
avenue has just returned from Denver,
Colo,, where she has been visiting. She
will locate here as soon as she secures
her household goods from Denver.
Mrs. John B. Smith has returned to
her home at 6041 Ada street after
spending a pleasant time at her sum-
mer home at Fox Lake, Wis. She
spent her time tn fishing and touring
the country.
Miss Hazel Gilmore arrived in the
elty this week from New York city
and is at the home of her mother,
3244 Wabash avenue.
The Chicago Syndicate Club will
open a new dancing class Friday
night Sept. 4. Prof. J. Clark of To-
ledo, Ohlo, wil introduce new
dances. A. Barner is manager.
Mr. Wm. A. Sherrell and H. B.
Cooper spent two delightful weeks in
Allegan, Mich., on their vacation.
Miss Lutie Hawkins, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs, Leonard Bell,
left Sunday “evening for ‘Topeka,
Kan, to prepare for her school which
will begin soon,
Mrs, W. H. Oakes and family of
427 Tremon street returned Friday
Jast from their summer vacation at
Green Lake, Wis. The elder son,
Paul, left Tuesday morning to re-
sume his studies at Hermon, Mass.
Miss Nellle Revels, who is in ll
health, and Mrs. W. C. Casey, are
spending the week end at Benton
Harbor, Mich.
Mrs, James Allen, formerly of Cbi-
cago, is visiting the city, the guest
ot her brother, Mrs. Robert Kitchen
and Miss Nellie Revels of 3243 Ver.
non avenue,
W
Means Vassar, the celebrated danc-
ing academy of Chicago, which will
Introduce the fascinating, exhilarat-
ing and versatile Broadway glide at
their hall, 3956 State street on a floor
that registérs 2:10, that’s all.
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
One of the most delightful birthday
parties of the season occurred Mon-
day evening, August 17, at the resi-
‘dence of Mr. and Mrs. E. S, Webster,
in honor of their daughter, Miss Cel-
esto Washington, ct 3821 South State
street, fourth apartment. There were
about thirty guests and they were en-
tertained by Mr. Edward Brown's
string band and three of the city’s re-
nowned plano playere Refreshments
were served about 12 o'clock. Miss
Washington received quite a number
of beautiful presents from her host of
friends.
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Billed for Sunday's Meeting.
The opening night of the Summer
Tent Carnival which occurred last
evening was a tremendous snogess.
The tent was crowded to its capacity.
There was a medley of song. fun-
making and schemes to separate one
from all he had; the crowd, although
jostled, was good-natured und took
the fleecing as a matter of course, be-
cause they believed the cause justified
it. The baby booth, the mystery
booth and the cabaret artists seemed
to attract the greatest amount of at-
tention. Altogether it was one of the
most novel and ingenious entertain-
ments ever pulled off among our peo-
ple in this city. The big crowd, of
course, is expected tonight, when
everything still unsold will be raffled
off to the highest bidder and the en-
ure program will be changed. On
Sunday afternoon at four o'clock, uh-
der the tent, a monster mass meeting
will be held, presided over by Dr.
Chas. E. Bentley, at which time such
noted speakers will appear as Judgo
Edward 0. Brown, Judge Robert Me-
Murdy, Charles T. Hallinan, S. Lang
Williams, Rev. J. B. Massiah, Prof.
Richard T. Greener, Mr. T. W. Allin-
son. These gentlemen will’ make
short, crisp addresses concerning the
object and hopes of the organization.
The address of the day, however,
will be made by Father Bagnall of De-
troit, Mich. who comes for that spe-
cial purpose. This gentleman deliv-
ered the most effective speech at the
recent Baltimore conference of the N.
A. A.C. P. Mme. Patti Brown and
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THE DANCING PUBLIC
Mr. Mike Williams wishes to an-
nounce that he is not connected with
the dancing school now being con-
ducted at the Masonic Hall on
Wednesday nights under the manage-
ment of Haskins & Willians. The
De Iuxe Dancing Academy. under the
management of Mike Williams and
Ernest Bacon, having had such great
siceess last season through the co:
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forced to seek larger quarters, We
have secured Johnson's new and mag:
nificent hall (The D¥eamland), which
will soon be completed. Our opening
will be about September 23. Watch
for our ad and date in the Defender.
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Louisville, Ky., Aug. 28—Mr. and
Mrs. Plummer Lewis, 535 South 12th
street, quietly celebrated their forty:
second marriage anniversary on Tues:
day evening, Hapny congratulations
were received from their youngest
son, Cary B. Lewis, of Chicago, Il.
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and Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Jones See
Niagara Falls and New York.
(Special! to The Chicago Defender.)
Buffalo, N. ¥., Aug. 28—Mr. and
Mrs, Charles E. MeGooden, accom-
panied by Mr, and Mrs. Theo. Jones,
are here for a day seeing Niagara
Falls after spending the day at De-
troit, They will leave for New York
City, where they will spend ten days
seeing the sights of the Empiro state.
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‘Special to The Chicago Defender.
Washington, D. C., Aug. 28.—Mrs,
Dellaphine George, wife of William M.
George and mother of Attorney Albert
B. George, died at her late residence,
619 B street, N. E., this last Saturday
evening, August 22, at 7 o'clock, after
a long and very painful illness. She
was buried Tuesday in Woodlawn
cemetery.
Besides her husband and son Mra.
George leaves five daughters, all of
whom were at her bedside. They are
Mrs. Francis B. Raymond, Miss Em-
ma V. George, Mrs. Harriett Stewart,
Miss Cornelia D, George and Mrs.
Nienah R. Payne. Attorney George
léaves for Chicago Saturday.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC "All Passes, Art Alone Endures"
PAGE SIX
ON AND OFF THE STROLL.
By Columbus Bragg.
The Grand.
Passion for foreign music would be the merest chauvinism to assert that no benefit has come or could come to the art of this country by the way of Europe. But it is certain when you hear Prof. Dave Peyton, one of America's foremost musical directors, and his Lady minstrels at the Grand theater this week, for the extraordinary kindling of patriotic fervor will sweep you into the tidal wave of public joy in the things that are its own. The show opens with dainty Little Miss Marjorie Loraine, received favorably by the audience, then the famous end man or Miss Mamie McCrey song and extraordinary dancing. A very few could do as that child did her part. So acrobatic and eccentric dancing, a cute comedian, a scream, followed by the Mary Garden of Ragtime, Miss Elivia Johnson, in a clever song and some more real buck and wing dancing, so beautifully costumed. Miss Ethel Ridley, with a beautiful doll face, sang to several encores, simply a dream. The jokes by the end man, oh, I mean end ladies, animated laughter through the audience. Miss Hirletta Brown came through like Billy Kersands of old. Miss Sallie Loving sang very artificially and received her just applause. Now, mind you, Miss Rosa Brown did the extreme end on the right and brought down the house, on the left, Miss Pinkie Walker, a grotesque comedian, took just four encores and stopped the show. Leona Marshall, the real actress, was interlocutor, but was gowned like a queen and acted the show. The act on the whole was rather amusing. How did Prof. Peyton train and produce with such precision an act like that? I predict a crowded house the whole week.
Miss Emmeralda, a very expert xylophone artist, opened the show and played like she had four hands. Earle and Edwards, singing and talking comedians, are very clever. Torman flos, and Leopold, a cabaret act, got by. The Arminta Trio, worlds fastest tumblers, with bodies in action faster than the eye, were very good and closed the Grand bill.
New Monogram.
There are intellectual pollywogs born of their time, and stirring about gloomily in the dredges of a stagnant world. Looking up through the murky, moss brown environment of their barrel universe, they see but few shows, those not distinctly. But it would take a Diogenes search to find a big vaudeville act in comparison to Miller and Brown, big, great act called "Mr. Ragtime" at the New Monogram theater—simply a miniature Williams and Walker show in condensation of a nutshell, "Mr. Ragtime," as the title implies, does not give the act justice, for it is as good burlesque as Weber and Field ever gave in their palmiest days, with only fifteen artists in the cast. It should be on big time but, of course, we strollers love a good show once in awhile ourselves. Our Eva Tauguay—i.e. I mean Miss Ethel James—the tempestuous pretty comedian, opens and is a great favorite of the roistering revelers who follow the stroll as a pastime. Her singing and dancing is away above par; in clean amusement she has Miss Emma Carus tied to a post in comedy and in dancing. It would behoove the original Eva to take lessons; her exit is great. Mr. Kid Brown, as Porter, reminds of the famous stock comedian, Mr. John Rucker, but he has John on eye comedy. A bright future is in store for him if he sticks to the big act idea. I think he has found his right place at last. Miss Elnora Johnson acts as his wife. She is a scream, and in their chatter she infuses a real hit of the show. Volcanic gusts of merriment to the audience, she outdid Andrew Trible as a wench. The lines of the show were clean and classy, very jaunty, sometimes gracefully reprehensible, but always of a brisk kind of piquancy and good literature. It was done in verse, oftimes in most delightful rhyme, and it had hidden depths of salute, cyclism and rare humor. The chorus girls were in the scene, "Mr. Brown as Paymaster." Bert Williams could not improve on merriment to the audience. They had romance tarred and feated. I for a joke, and lovely girls were especially trained in mel-
littious reading of the sharply witty couplets, and taught to wear five or six changes with travesties on the garb of goddesses and fairies they entirely pleased their applauding audiences that crowded the theater three or four times during night performances. Mr. Miller and Miss Bijou were never ribald, always picturequees and addressed to minds which are tired of the hum drum vaudeville. It will be hard for Mr. Klein to fill in behind them. We have had a taste of a real ginger show and want more soon. Of course, Mr. Miller's Texas Tommy and Tango dancing was the best ever. He is the Geo. M. Cohan of Ethiopia. They play a return date in Indianapolis, Ind., with Cincinnati, O., to follow. I predict a crowded house this whole week. Please call "Mr. Raittime" again.
Mr. A. J. Halsey, the manager of the famous classic Ethiopian play called "Ahjah" has secured the services of Prince Umfraema Kabroga, the Ethiopian linguist and traveler, to stage his original Folk-Lore dancing of Abbyssinia to the Phantom. Of spirits of the "Ahjah" Madame Halsey will be the queen of Zue. Yes, Mabel, it's sure coming now. Special scency, child.
Miss Caroline Lillison of the Elite Cafe, having been sick for a week, has returned with a fresh bunch of new songs.
Miss Sallie Lee Johnstone, the model queen of song, still holds her own—just simply a sweet masterpiece.
Miss Ruth Belmont still holds her own at the Chautauau Gardens, assisted by an augmented orchestra.
Miss Rebecca Allen, the fashion
plate entertainer, was assisted by Miss Lola Hicks, the ragtime singer of very much merit, with Mr. Oscar Holden at the plano. They are great. The orchestra at this cafe is superb. Mr. Don Causby is a quiet adjunct to the entertainers there. Miss Lucile Hegamin, the Georgia peach, with that strong voice, is entertaining at the Willow Springs Cafe. Looks like a nymph of paradise assisted by that sweet dream, Miss Ethel Cole, and Mr. Will Abel. They make good anywhere, as both are very clever.
The famous Pompei Cafe name has been changed to Richelieu, under new management, that of the genial Geo. L. Cook, a man with a personality with a charm to it. He will place a Chinese and American cafe in connection with the best of decorum. His entertainers are of the highest calibre. Mr. Ferd Morton, musical director, and Mr. Harry Bernard, our great lyric tenor, the prince of entertainers, will direct the amusements. This will be one of the best places for the stroller to receive their just enjoyment.
Miss Hazel Elliot, the pretty Jew-faced girl, seems to improve nightly in her song numbers. She is ably assisted by that brilliant, teasing, brown-skinned dream, Miss Lottie Merry, who should play plano in some good orchestra. Why did not Mr. Klein get her in Mr. Dorsey's place? She is exceptionally good. They are making a hit at the El Centro Cafe.
Say, you can get The Defender and Freeman from Columbus Bragg ad Madame Rosa Lee Tyler's palm room and ice cream parlor. I have them on sale. Quit looking over the other fellow's shoulder, Bud. Call your name next time. Yes, the "Ahjah" is coming. War ain't got nothing to do with the "Ahjah." But war is—Look there stands the "Ahjah! See! Little Lumie Katie Bragg, buried alive and incarnated to the Karma of the Ahjah, some act, coming soon to the Stroll.
Review of Two Recent Shows.
Miller and Lyle at the Majestic and "Darktown Follies" at the Haymarket are the big shows of the week. Such showings make lovers of the higher standard in the theatricals feel that Afro-Americans in the show business is not simply a mid-summer night's dream. Both are big hits and the biggest wonder is what has brought about this change has the moving picture success brought the narrow minded vaudeville manager to his senses and he is giving the public what the general public wants in the way of amusement and that real Afro-American shows and acts the present day movement is only bringing out the fathers of vaudeville and light musical comedies. Some twenty years ago a prejudiced manager wrote B. F. Keith an open letter through the New York Morning Telegraph why he put on so many Afro-American acts. Mr. Keith hesitated before replying and finally wrote an open letter in which he explained that vaudeville was a variety of entertainment that no American bill was completed without an Afro-American act. Mr. Keith lost interest in booking his house years before he died and the Afro-American died in vaudeville, but it looks today that he will regain his standing, as managers of vaudeville houses and other regular show houses will have to lay down their personal feeling and put on what the public wants, and not what they like. The managers and actors alone have made the moving picture business what the business is today by not giving the public what the public want and what the public pays for.
Miller and Lyle's pictures in front of the Majestic was a curiosity as it's the first time a race act has played the house in nearly three years, yet no one should be surprised at Miller and Lyle playing on any bill. It goes without question that Miller and Lyle is the best act of its kind in vaudville original from start to finish. Miller and Lyle proved yesterday just what they could do to a first-class audience, which the Majestic always pulls. Their position was none too good; the audience was somewhat cold. The audience was slow in giving them applause but this did not bother these veterans. To finish a long story, Miller and Lyle took four bows at the finish of the burlesques on tango, the biggest hit on a bill of ten acts.
"The Darktown Follies" gives us more food for gossip than we have had for some time yet the Follies or My Friend from Kentucky has used up as much space as the Mexican war. The writer and producers will go down in history as the gambest producer and writer of the race. Mr Hill has done everything to put the Follies on the map, which he did as far as New York City was concerned but other cities did not take to his show like New
RK. After every kind of report except that the Follies had joined the Russian army against Germany the final one was the Follies had been taken into the great progressive burlesques and booked forty weeks. What's more it's the best show in the wheel this is the first time an Afro-American company has played the wheel. The octoroons played a few dates in it once also the Black Patti Trubadores. Coming down to the Follies, as a show it could not be classed with the productions of Williams and Walker or Cole and Johnson, but Mr. Hill's show fits the position better than any of the preceding productions. His company is made up of clever young people, full of speed. It's a speed production including renowned Miss Abbie Mitchell. A special notice should be given the number at the ball that closes the show it's far the best numb ever staged in America supposes I want to be a military man. Produced in Florida if the Darktown Follies don't bring the Afro-American shows back what will.
The coming of Miller and Brown with a little musical company of fifteen people Miss Ragtime is the re
ports from Indianapolis and Louisville where the show has played is good news. These young men are starting just as the original Cole and Johnson did in a small way, and it's the only way to raise. Miss Bijue who head the company is a very clever young lady. Mr. Miller is in the first class of the present day comedian. Mr. Brown stands out as a photo-player and should do well in any musical comedy. Chicago is always willing to push progressive spirit. Bring on Miss Ragtime.
CHICAGO SYNDICATE CLUB
Cordially invites yourself and friends to be present at the opening of our new dancing class, Friday evening, Sept. 4, 1914, at old Masonic hall, 3556 State street. Special new dances will be introduced by Prof. J. Clark of Toledo, Ohio, who comes highly recommended in his ability. Garfield Wilson will personally direct his orchestra, assisted by his old music pal, Wm. Brown, Jr. He has secured the eccentric trap drummer, Wesley Dunger and other musicians, making his orchestra better than ever. A. BARNER, Mgr.
ALONZO J. BOWLING
QUALIFIES FOR
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Director of Education at Y. M. C. A.
Only Afro-American to Pass Examination for City Board—Mr. Bowling
Twentieth on List.
Mr. Alonzo J. Bowling, A. M., director of education of the Wabash
avenue branch of the Y. M. C. A., was the only Afro-American to pass the
moving picture censor examination
this week. Mr. Bowling was twentleth
on the list, and since the members of
the board are to be chosen from the
eligible list every right-thinking person
should do all in his power to help
secure representation on that board.
J. LUBREE HILL
NEAR DEATH
Noted Playwright, Actor and Composer at Death's Door—Wife Summoned.
Mr. J. Lubrie Hill, who wrote the big New York hit, "Follies of 1914" is dangerously ill at the Wabash avenue home of Jack Johnson. A complication of diseases has set in and the doctors fear he will not recover. Evon Robinson (Mrs. Lubrie Hill) has been called to his bedside.
PROGRESS AMONG
YOUNG MEN
Among the many constructive business forces working for the mutual uplift of the young Negro of Chicago is the Palmetto Business and Progressive Association.
This organization was founded only a few months ago by one of Chicago's most brilliant and capable young men in the person of Mr. Harry B. Deas, 2245 South La Salle street. For quite a long time he thought of the many, many young men who wanted to do, but had no leader; and as soon as Mr. Deas cane forward, honest and capable, he was supported, until now the organization, though young, has amassed considerable financial strength. The unique feature is that they are building a fund sufficiently strong and not to be used for any purpose under three years, after which they plan to enter the business field, in the hope that they may build up a strong enterprise for the employment of trained young Colored men and women.
A few evenings ago they gave a very large and successful barbecue and dance, from which they realized quite a sum for their treasury. Quite a number of our most successful business men have lectured to these young men and have been a great source of inspiration to them. Their strongest and best friend has been Mr. Samuel Austin, a man of strong influence. The membership is composed of sturdy, hard-working young men whose purposes are high and whose characters will stand the test. The officers are men of ambition and are as follows. Mr. H. B. Deas, president; Mr. R. A. Levey, vice president; Mr. Julius Eddings, treasurer; Mr. William Smothes, recording secretary; Mr. Andrew Williams, sergeant-at-arms.
Quite a spirited contest came up in connection with the sale of tickets. A valuable prize was offered to the young lady selling the largest number of tickets for the barbecue. Mrs. P. A. Levey won the prize, which was a $5 gold piece.
ELMWOOD CAFE'S
LICENSE RETURNED
Noted House of Entertainment to Open its Doors Sunday.
Harry A. Russell, proprietor of the Elmwood Cafe, 3242-3244 State street, is all smiles. His place will be open tomorrow and will be ablaze with mirth and music. He was temporarily closed at the request of two police-women, but the license board has returned his license to him.
JENNIE WATTS-BROWN GOES TO SOUTHLAND
Jennie Watts-Brown, dramatic reader, character impersonator, ieft the city Monday for Jacksonville, Ill., to be heard in recital on the 25th, on the 26th at St. Louis, on the 27th at Union City, Tenn., on the 28th and 31st at Rives and Martin, Tenn. Early in September her recital dates are in Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa, Waterloo and Buxton, Iowa.
OUT IN LILY DALE.
Mr. J. W. Hadley of 9400 LaSalle street is still on the sick list.
Mrs. A. D. Trotter of Memphis, Tenn., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Trotter of 16 West 94th street.
Mrs. E. Rogers, the niece of Mrs. H. Perry of 9336 State street, is still confined to her bed at the hospital.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis Re Elected National Organizer—Eulogize Deceased Members.
By Mrs. E. H. Greaham.
Moline, Ill., Aug. 28.—The Federation of Colored Women's Clubs convened in their third day's session, the President, Mrs. Ellen Gaff, presiding. The memorial service for the deceased members during the year, was then held, Mrs. A. L. Anderson of Duquois presiding. The committee reported eight deaths. The service was very impressive. Mrs. Sara Shepperd of Peoria, State Organizer, reported eight new clubs during the year, making a total of 70 clubs in Illinois, two civic federations and 17 clubs during her two years as Organizer; amount in treasury $54.08. Mrs. Mary Waring, Chm. Executive board, made her report, including ten amendments, which was adopted. Mrs. Waring was elected chairman at the National Federation convention at Willberforce, O., of Hygiene and Health. She was also chairman of the press, to report the National Convention.
Mrs. Julia Gibson of Peoria, Treasurer of the Ill. Federation, made an excellent report. Amount received for 1913, $170.39; in treasury $314.18. Mrs. E. L. Davis, National Organiz
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Mrs. E. L. Davis, Re-Elected National Organizer of Federation of Colored Women's Clubs.
er, reported 115 new clubs in two years added to the National Federation; one thousand dollars collected at Wilberforce in dues, ways and means and educational. Mrs. Davis was, elected unanimously for National Organizer for two years. Mrs. Martha Washing was elected by an unanimous vote as President of the National Federation. At three o'clock the President of H. Q. B. Club of Moline reported the cars were ready to take the delegates and visitors for a trolley ride through Rock Island and to Black Hawk Match. The trip was enjoyed by all. Some of the business men of the city donated toward paying for same.
At five o'clock Mrs. Eva Monroe, Past State President, took the chair and announced the election of officers in order. The committee on nominations made their report after which the following were elected: President, Theresa Macon, Chicago; 1st Vice-President, Sarah Shepperd, Peoria; 2nd Vice-President, Ella Moods, Moline; 3rd Vice-President, A. L. Anderson, Duquoin; 4th Vice-President, Hessie Kelley, Milwaukee; 5th Vice-President, Mary E. Gaston, Joliet; Recording Secretary, Carrie L. Hamilton, Springfield; Assistant Secretary, Infelice Thompson, Champaign; Corresponding Secretary, Ada Davis, Galesburg; Field Secretary, Willabee Shreeves, Chicago; Treasurer, Julia Gibson, Peoria; Chairman Executive Committee, Lillian Jamerson, Decatur; Chairman Ways and Means Committee, Etta Slimon, Monmouth; Statistician, Eva Solomon, Galesburg; Editor, Johanna Snowden Porter, Chicago; Chaplain, Julia Duncan, Springfield.
Thursday Evening.—In the evening a banquet was tendered the visitors. A fine musical program and refreshments were served. After the banquet the newly elected officers were installed by Mrs. Elizabeth L. Davis of Chicago.
Friday morning at 8 o'clock Mrs. E. L. Davis, called the convention to order. Opened with singing and prayer. The various committees made their final reports. Committee on Credentials reported 104 delegates present. The Ways and Means committee reported from sales and clubs $89. Report of National Meeting at Wilberforce was read by Mrs. Sarah Shepperd, of Peorin, and Mrs. Etta Groff, President and 1st delegate of Monmouth. Mrs. Carrie L. Hamilton, Secretary, made her report. The work for the year was encouraging. Mrs. Theresa Macon, chairman of committee to see to raising money to erect a monument for their deceased president, Mrs. Ida B. Lewis, reported all but a small amount which was subscribed for by clubs. The Committee on Resolutions made the following report: That the Federation endorse the Fellowship Hérald, Mrs. Porter, editor; to endorse the Lincoln Home at Spring-
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field; to endorse a Calumet woman to fill the vacancy on the Board of Commission for the state. Mrs. Mary Waring of Chicago was endorsed by the Convention, recommendation to Committee Board. Arts and Crafts Committee reported a larger exhibit this year and more valuable articles. To donate to Lincoln Home, Springfield, Old Folks Home, Chicago, and Phillis Wheatley, Chicago, each twenty dollars. To the H. Q. B. Club, Moline, which entertained the Convention, ten dollars. A telegram from Carter H. Harrison, Mayor of Chicago, to have the Federation meet in Chicago, 1915, was unanimously accepted. Mrs. Sara Jones presented Mrs. Bell Taylor with a handsome dresser scarf in behalf of the Ladies of the Federation for her work as chairman of Ways and Means Committee; Mrs. Mary Waring, a hand painted pn tray and in an envelope a silver dollar as a token of her sterling worth during two years. Mrs. Jennie McLain presented the President Mrs. Ello Groff, a center piece and a fancy purse from the Ladies of the Federation.
All business finished, the Federation adjourned to meet in Chicago, 1915. The executive held a short session. Nearly all delegates left during the afternoon, with the Club motto in view—Loyalty to Women and Justice to Children.
MISS C. DELPHIA BOGER
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AT SACRED CONCERT
(Special to The Chicago Defender.)
Boston, Mass., Aug. 28.—Miss C. Delphia Boger, sister of Dr. H. R. Boger of Chicago, Ill., who is attending the summer school of the Boston Conservatory of Music, will appear in a grand sacred concert Sunday afternoon, August 30, at the Charles Street A. M. E. Church. Miss Boger is featured on the program with Clarence Cameron White, violinist; Roland W. Hayes, tenor, and Mrs. Marjorie Groves-Robinson, pianist. Miss Boger is a graduate of the Chicago Conservatory of Music and musical instructor at Orangeburg State College, Orangeburg, S. C. She has been there for a year and will return again this year. The musical concert is expected to be a grand church function. Miss Boger is the stellar attraction.
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AT THE PRIMARIES SEPTEMBER 9
He Succeeded by His Winning Ways, Natural Ability and Pleasant Manner in Killing off Legislation Which Would Be Injurious to the Best Interests of Both the White and the Colored Races Residing in Illinois.
M. B.
Major R. R. Jackson.
Recognized by Speaker William McKinley and appointed a member of eight of the most important committees of the house—viz. Chicago charter, fraternal and mutual insurance, federal relations, military affairs, miscellaneous subjects, printing, senatorial apportionment, and municipal courts of Chicago.
Immediately took hold of the "Jim Crow" bills aimed at the Colored people, and checked the progress of the intermarriage bill introduced by Mr. Karch and had it recommitted to the committee on miscellaneous subjects, of which he is a member. Finally killed the hill in the committee room
Killed the two intermarriage bills introduced by Mr. Hollenbeck and Mr. Poorman. Appeared before the judiciary committee, contended for the preservation of the rights of his people and succeeded in having the bills tricked from the calendar.
Killed the infamous full crew bill in the house and put to rout the strongest lobby for the passage of a bill that ever appeared on the floor of the legislature.
Passed the bill appropriating $25,000 (without a dissenting vote) to commemorate in the state of Illinois the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation.
CHIEF JUSTICE KILLS
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should and must learn. In the first place it announces that in Chief Justice Olson of the Municipal Court Chicago has a just and fearless judge. No language is too rich to portray the dignified and impartial manner in which he tried this case and weighed every stage of its development and his great devotion to his duty is only exceeded by his fealty to the law, honestly and impartially administered in behalf of all the people, without regard to race or color. The influence of this case will do much to promote concord and justice to the Afro-American people in this community. Judge Olson has shown that he is a real judge and a great man. All who love justice will have reason to respect and honor him more.
Another lesson of this case is that when any person has been unjustly treated in a public place and he knows what to do and he does it promptly, the law affords an adequate remedy. That people who suffer discrimination need suffer no longer. Follow Copeland's example, seek relief and be free. Great credit should be given to Mr. and Mrs. Copeland for their brave ef
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The Chateau Cafe, where Charles Copeland and his wife were discriminated against.
forts in standing up for their rights as citizens of Illinois. They show to the people again, as is so often shown on the pages of history, that those who would be free must themselves strike
HIS RECORD.
Another Lesson
tion of the Negro with an exhibition and celebration, and creating a commission to conduct the same.
Passed an amendment to the civil rights act preventing discrimination in the burial of the dead in cemeteries and providing a penalty therefor. The vote was 99 yeas, and nays none.
Stopped the progress of the new marriage laws because they contained the word "Colored," and compelled Colored people to state their color before being granted a marriage license. Bills died on the calendar.
Presented the arguments on the two bills he passed and was honored by the entire membership of the House with a unanimous vote on both propositions.
His seven weeks in the legislature stands unequaled by 50 per cent of the members of the House who had four months' lead on legislation.
His clear-cut appearance at all times, afility, display of shrewdness and ability, coupled with diplomacy and his bulldog courage in winning his seat, won for him the admiration and respect of the entire membership of the house and senate. He had the ear of Speaker McKinley and maintained the good record left by his predecessor. There are seven candidates running. Vote for Jackson only.
the first blow and that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. This case show another thing, that Captain Noothr. policemen, nor prejudice have any right or authority to instruct anybody to make any distinctions among the citizens of Illinois on account of race and color or any other reasons not applicable alike to all citizens. It further shows that if there are foolish and weak Afro-Americans in business weak enough to follow such unlawful instructions the time has arrived when they will be compelled to pay for their folly.
Finally it is a great triumph for the Chicago Defender, the greatest and most fearless champion of justice and equal opportunity for all men and races, to be found among the newspapers of the country. To the Defender the cause of liberty and justice everywhere is indebted. To its fearless exposure the lives and liberty of so many of the Afro-Americans and helpless of Chicago owe their safety and continued existence. Its protests fill every page and its principles are being infused into the minds and hearts of the younger people to stand up and be counted as men. They are making the coming fight of civilization. They encouraged Copeland and cheered him on in his uphill and what at first seemed a hopeless fight. The Defender calls all liberty loving citizens to arms against the injustice and tyranny of such instructions as Boger said he received from the police sergeant. And this case urges the Defender, too, to keep up the fight.
COL. F. A. DENISON CALLED TO SPRINGFIELD
Col. F. A. Demson was called to Springfield, Ill., to confer with Adj. General Dickson relative to the meeting of the National Guard's annual meeting at Boston, Mass., Sept. 12-13. The Colonel who is a candidate for County Commissioner, spoke at 2303 Lake street Wednesday night. Gov. Deneen and Attorney Northrop spoke at Odd Fellows hall, Wednesday night.
MRS. CLARK BAS
Mrs. L. C. Clark of Muskogee, Okla. graduated this week from the National Summer School in this city. Although this school is twenty-eight years old, Mrs. Clark is the first Afro-American woman to take a course there. While pursuing her studies she has been the guest of Mrs. Johnson, 6316 Champlain avenue.
Many a man who knows just what he would do in the other fellow's place never succeeds in doing the right thing in his own place.
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AT THE STATE CAPITOL.
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Springfield, Ill., Aug. 28.—The new drug store will be opened in a few days. * * * The Hotel Brown is progressing. * * * The State fair will soon be on, then you will see on exhibition fine corn, fine mules, fine bulls, helfers and steers, fine women and men, and horses, and fine politicians. This is as much a political fair, you know, as it is an agricultural one. * * * We are glad to learn that 'the bank will soon be in operation again. * * * Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing these candidates' records. * * * The delegation from the U. B. F. convention has returned. * * * Mrs. J. M. Rogers is visiting her mother at Cairo, Ill. * * * The Union Giants were defeated by Dawson last Sunday, 8 to 4. Our boys must remember that to be proficient in anything there must be constant practice. Tomorrow the St. Louis Giants play. * * * Where is R. Vires? Afro-American restaurants are evaporating right here before the fair. * * * Mr. Burns is handling the Leland hotel admirably. * * * Springfield should wake up. * * * L. H. Green, our late hair culturist, before he died, bequeathed $200 to St. Paul church, $400 to the O. F. and O. H. and $300 to Wilberforce university. * * * They are repalring the St. Paul A. M. E. parsonage and the church. The conference of the A. M. E. connection will be held at Jacksonville, Sept. 30.
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Tacoma, Wash., Aug. 28.—The Tacoma orchestra wishes to correct the mistake made August 8. It was that Mrs. Davis was instructor, which she is not. * * * A party was given for Mrs. J. Clipper by her mother, Mrs. W. Tanner. Covers were laid for w twelve. * * * Arthur Ury spent his vacation camping on Lake Tapps. * * * Mrs. B. Day and daughter, Cordella, with Miss Blanche Williams,
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Hon. W. J. Vavra.
Mr. W. J. Vavra is a candidate for judge of the municipal court. He is a lawyer of ability and speaks six modern languages—English, Bohemian, German, Polish, Slovak and Croatian. His friends are numerous among all these nationalities.
He was born in Chicago September 27, 1884, of Bohemian parentage. After having attended parochial schools in Chicago, and when 12 years of age, he entered St. Benedict's College, Atchison, Kan., where he studied the classics and was trained in the laws and customs of business. He was graduated from St. Benedict's with distinction at the age of eighteen.
He is conduct only because edge of thorough and habit needs of whose lai Genial, liberal ailably fat and anxious than to nicalities naturally of the co His res
Immediately following his graduation he entered a business office, took great interest in the work, showed unusual business abilities, and within five years was in entire charge of the extensive business of the Bernard Statuary Company of Chicago. Although a promising career in that field was promised, he voluntarily abandoned it to pursue the study of the law. Chicago Kent College of Law conferred upon him the degree of bachelor in 1907 and that of master of laws in 1908. He was admitted to the bar in 1907.
left Tacoma for their home in Portland. They were visiting Mrs. Ed Fleming. * * * One of the grandest receptions ever extended a Tacoma pastor was to the Rev. H. M. Collins upon his return from conference Tuesday evening at the church. The tables were beautifully decorated with all kinds of flowers and the ladies were tastily gowned, which made the reception one long to be remembered. After the guests were seated Rev. Collins was escorted into the room by D. W. Gibson and W. A. Duncan, who in turn introduced him as the new pastor for the ensuing year, after which he was presented with a large vase of American Beauty roses from one of the largest department stores of the city. The presentation was made by Mrs. T. J. Sadler. After a delightful repast Rev. Collins told of his trip to the conference and of the success he had. Tacoma is very pleased to have its minister returned. Rev. Collins has been in communication for the past few weeks with United States Senator W. L. Jones after inviting him to be the guest of the citizens of Tacoma and Seattle. He has about perfected arrangements for entertaining the senator the latter part of September. Senator Jones has proved himself a great friend to the race, and the Rev. Collins deserves credit for this movement. The date and place of the meeting will be given in the next issue of the Defender.
Silence is Golden.
Let a fool hold his tongue and he may pass for a sage.—Pubilus Syrua.
Real Diplomacy.
Diplomacy is the art of getting somewhere when you appear to be going nowhere.—Smart Set.
THE CHICAGO DEFENDER
PRAIRIE STATE EVENTS
The Latest News from Jacksonville, Decatur, Peoria, Braidwood, Torino and Other Illinois Towns.
By Misa Jessie Allen.
Jacksonville, Ill., Aug. 28.-The Household of Ruth No. 291 met in their regular business meeting Tuesday evening. Quite a number were out to hear the delegates report. Mrs. Brown gave a very full account of the meeting in Millwaukee. Mrs. N. J. Blue and Mrs. Sarah Rice also attended the meeting. * * * The Social Domestic Science club met in their regular business meeting Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Mary Brill on S. Church street. * * * Miss Eunice Seals, who is taking nurse training at Dr. Kennibrew's sanitarium, has returned after a two weeks' visit with friends and relatives in Peoria. * * * Miss Jessie Allen, Margaret DeWitt, Macon Saunders and Ollie Mack went to Greenfield Thursday to attend the home meeting. They made the trip in Mr. Mack's Bulk car. While there they were the guests of the Burghardt family. * * * Mrs. Ellen Chapman is visiting in Hannibal. * * * Mr. and Mrs. William Parish have moved into their new home at 429 S. West street. They have a very beautiful home, all modern. * * * Mr. Herman Wormley of Springfield was in the city Sunday visiting friends. * * * Brown's Jubilee Singers were in the city Sunday. They were on the program in the afternoon at the Chautauqua. * * * The Dixie Jubilee Concert Company played in the city at the Chautauqua Tuesday afternoon and evening to a large audience. The company is composed of the following members: W. C. Buckner, basso and manager; Madame Neal G. Buckner, soprano; Miss Helen Smallwood, contralto; Miss Alice Freeman, pianist;
He is admirably qualified for the conduct of cases in that court, not only because of his extensive knowledge of the law, but because of his thorough knowledge of the customs and habits and his appreciation of the needs of the various peoples with whose language he is familiar. Genial, accommodating, courteous, liberal and broad-minded, and invariably fair toward opposing counsel, and anxious to simplify practice rather than to freight it with needless technicalities and useless objections, he naturally is popular both in and out of the court room. His residence is at 1824 South Ashland avenue.
At the present time he is assigned to the prosecution of cases in the boys' court. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters, Greater Chicago Federation, Lawyers' Association of Illinois, Bohemian Club, chairman of the Bohemian Catholic Alliance of Chicago, president of the Rieger Club, Knights of Columbus; secretary of the Bohemian Cook County Democracy and numberless other organizations, clubs and societies. He asks the Afro-Americans to give him their vote in the primary.
Mr. Edward Adkinson, tenor; B. H. Moore, tenor and humorist, and H. Bird, baritone. * * * * The Jolly Eight left Monday evening on a camping trip. They will spend the week at the Q Lake. * * * * All are invited to attend Mt. Emery Baptist church Sunday, as the Rev. Scruggs of Monmouth will be here. There will be music by a special choir both morning and evening. On Monday evening he will give a lecture which will be of interest especially to the young people. * * * * Mr. John Dunn has bought a Studebaker car. It will be shipped to him sometime this week.
SENATOR LAWRENCE Y. SHERMAN SPEAKS AT BETHEL CHURCH
Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman of the State of Illinois delivered an address last Sunday night at Bethel A. M. E church. He told of his opposition to the bills presented in Congress which abridged the rights of Afro-Americans. He was introduced by Adelbert Roberts, the silver tongued orator who is a candidate for the Legislature.
Witty. But Rather Unkind.
A friend of mine, says a correspondent of the London Chronicle, took a lady to the Gentlemen and Players' match at the Oval. She enjoyed herself greatly, and begged him to take her to the Eton and Harrow match at Lord's next day. This, for certain reasons, he was unwilling to do, so excused himself on the ground that as he was neither an Eton nor Harrow he did not propose to go to the match. The lady, much nettled, retorted quickly: "Then why are you here, because you are neither a player nor a gentleman?"
NOTED ORATOR AND FEARLESS RACE CHAMPION CANDIDATE FOR LEGISLATURE
C. H.
Hon. Adelbert H. Roberts.
Hon. Adelbert H. Roberts is a candidate for representative at Springfield from the First district. The reasons for his nomination are too numerous to mention. He is the best qualified and the ablest candidate before the Republican primaries. His nomination would be a credit to the white people of the district. His nomination will show to other races that the time has arrived when the colored race is putting forth its highest and best men as race representatives. Roberts should be nominated because he is a real representative of what is noblest and purest in the colored race. Although a college bred man and an educated gentleman he is a true and tried friend of the common colored man. Many men with half the character and attainments of Roberts would be so conceited that they would not live and associate with their own people any more than they could help. Roberts has shown his real nobility of heart in his assistance frequently given without price to innumerable poor colored men, whom misfortune had overtaken. His influence and political power often has been used to secure the release
McGURN FOR COUNTY CLERK
Endorsed by Building Trades Council,
Organized Labor and City Base-
ball League.
It is a pleasure to give publicity in
this paper to the candidacy of busi-
ness men who have been successful
enough in their particular occupations
to give confidence that their adminis-
tration in public office will be honor-
able to themselves and a real value to
the public.
In this category of candidates, we
find Mr. Christopher J. McGurn as-
piring to be the Democratic nominee
for County Clerk.
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For the past ten years, at the head of the C. J. McGurn Plastering Co., his business activities have been above reproach. His counsel and judgment is recognized by his competitors in his constructive trade, with such confidence that he served them for eight years as president of the Plaster Contractors' Association. Always recognizing the rights of the "men behind the trowel" he piloted his association through many stormy periods without any unjust coercion of organized labor.
Mr. McGurn resides at 3043 Walnut street, happily domesticated by a wife and five children. They provide an additional incentive for the sustaining of a clean record in business, moral or public life. He has the inheritance of Irish parentage, but was born in Chicago in 1874. He has been an active man in public affairs and is associated with the Cook County Democracy, Mouroe Lodge of Columbian Knights and Illinois Council, Knights of Columbus.
His cards announce the indorsement of his candidacy by Governor Edw. F. Dunne and Mayor Harrison.
RIVERSIDE ILL.
Riverside, Ill., Aug. 28.—Mr. and Mrs. Robt. B. DeFrantz of Kansas City, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Tucker, Chicago; Miss Lavina Early of Cleveland, O., Miss Blanche Nichols of Park Ridge, Ill., Miss L. Sommers of Indianapolis, Ind., Mr. Fay De Frantz of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. William Garnes of LaGrange, Ill., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gaines Wednesday to a country dinner. After dinner the guests were motored to Forest Park.
C. J. McGurn.
of colored men from imprisonment. Roberts should be nominated as the colored people's candidate, because he is a Christian gentleman. Roberts is not a Sunday Christian or a formal church goer, but a valuable contribution to Christian example during every day in his life and dealings with men. He is afraid to do wrong knowingly; but he is fearless in the right. He believes in justice to every man, however humble, and he sympathizes with the struggles and aspirations of his race and people in every walk of life. The growth of prejudice in Illinois is so great that the colored people of Chicago can hardly afford to send to Springfield a representative with talents and character inferior to those of Roberts, Roberts, in his fearless and eloquent oratory would not only advance the interest of colored people at Springfield, but his official influences would broaden Negro opportunity throughout the state of Illinois. The interest of the Afro-American race in Illinois and the growing prejudice of the whites combine to demand that Chicago send Roberts to Springfield as the colored people's representative from the First District.
OUT IN ENGLEWOOD.
Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson of Omaha, Neb., are visiting their cousin, Mr. Fred D. Thomas, 6214 Sangamon street. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Thomas entertained in honor of Mrs. Jackson. The hours were from 2 to 4. * * * Miss Cora Marcelle, a teacher of New Orleans, La., is in the city visiting Mrs. Nellie Harrison of 6040 Ada street. * * * The mother of Mr. M. Donaldson of 6039 Loomis street is in the city visiting her son and daughters. * * * Mrs. Nicholes. Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Shreeves, Mrs. L. Jordan and Mrs. A. Lyles are home from the Woman's State convention which was held in Moline, Ill. * * * Mrs. Fanny Turner left Moline for Galesburg and from there to St. Louis, Mo. * * Mrs. Adams, 6517 Aberdeen street, left the city for Omaha, Neb., for a few weeks.
THOSE PEORIA GIRLS.
Mrs. J. Allen Cotton and Mrs. Parkner Wag'or of Peoria, Ill., who were so royally entertained by their Chicago friend, and who were the guests of Mrs. J. B. Newson, 214 East Thirtieth street, left Wednesday for their home. Both box and bask parties were tended them.
Here is the bishop of London's latest story. An old parishioner was extremely ill, and the prayers of the congregation were invited for hfm. During the service the news reached the vicar that he had passed away at the age of eighty odd. He sadly announced this fact, and, as something really appropriate, the choir promptly sang "Brief Life Is Here Our Portion!"
VOTE FOR
X George F. Harding, Jr.
PETER H.
CANDIDATE FOR THE
REGULAR
REPUBLICAN NOMINATION
FOR
STATE SENATOR
FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT
Registration August 19, 1914
Primaries September 9, 1914
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1914.
HE NEVER SAID A WORD.
She stood beside him on the street,
She coughed, she raised her eyes;
She looked particularly neat,
She was petite in size.
She gently leaned upon his side,
She braced herself a bit;
She found her shoelace was untied,
She stooped to fasten it.
He stood there rather unconcerned,
He wasn't shocked or stirred.
He looked not when to go she turned—
He never said a word.
He stood before this cigar store
In weather foul and fine.
For something like ten years or more—
This WOODEN INDIAN SIGN.
AN EVEN BREAK
KER T. WASHINGTON TELLS A SYSTEM himself, illustrates clearly the attitude of the great portion of the press, towards the race he made—as he thought—the speech of southern city. His audience was apparently the first pitch and he went to his hotel pretty name would be emblazoned across the front papers. It so happened that the same night the race snatched a purse from a factory and landed in jail. To make a long stint was featured on the front page, picture and the great educator's speech was sandwich the inside of the paper. The Indianapolis Times And He Was a Black Man" has this to do: "The Negro gets a large amount of space. Every time he breaks into police court; even when he is not too discriminating mob; as a white man might be expected to act up under the great handicaps which have gets a prominent place in the day's news; a popular mind gradually comes to hold the opinion. As a matter of fact a keen observe degree of fairness will find that he has got that there are times when he reaches the rule, he is just as law aiding and just as us. Yesterday an aged woman would have which were destroying her home if it had. We should be glad to give you his name, and long enough to permit anyone to find our content to serve and take his reward in the court. He had some service. We have known no were less modest. It is just cases like this occasionally which remind us that there is no fair sample of the Negro race; that he to judge all whites by the barrel house he face the judge. Here was a hero of the high black man. What we need and need bad press; we have our shortcomings but we had as the latter are in the majority it would when there is any exploiting to be done at least.
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON TELLS A STORY which, while on himself, illustrates clearly the attitude of the press, or rather a great portion of the press, towards the race. A number of years ago he made—as he thought—the speech of his life in a certain Southern city. His audience was apparently enthused to the highest pitch and he went to his hotel pretty well satisfied that his name would be emblazoned across the front page of the morning papers. It so happened that the same night a levee character of the race snatched a purse from a factory girl and was apprehended and landed in jail. To make a long story short, this culprit was featured on the front page, picture and all, while the notice of the great educator's speech was sandwiched in between ads. on the inside of the paper. The Indianapolis Times, under the caption "And He Was a Black Man" has this to say along the same line: "The Negro gets a large amount of space in the news-
that the popular mind gradually comes to hold the whole race under suspicion. As a matter of fact a keen observer with even a moderate degree of fairness will find that he has good deeds to his credit; that there are times when he reaches the heroic, and that, as a rule, he is just as law abiding and just as industrious as the rest of us. Yesterday an aged woman would have perished in the flames which were destroying her home if it had not been for a Negro. We should be glad to give you his name, but he didn't hang around long enough to permit anyone to find out who he was. He was content to serve and take his reward in the consciousness that he had been for some service. We have known some white "Joes who were less modest. It is just cases like this which get into print occasionally which remind us that the police court "Nigger" is no fair sample of the Negro race; that it would be just as fair to judge all whites by the barrel house bums who day after day face the judge. Here was a hero of the highest type and he was a black man. What we need and need badly is a more friendly press; we have our shortcomings but we also have our virtues and as the latter are in the majority it would be but just and fair when there is any exploiting to be done to give us an even break at least.
GRATITUDE.
WHEN WE THINK we have thorough Republican party that long ago we had settled on, up bobs a candidate for some office as "the Republican party has done more for other party ever did, and the Negro sho n ticket out of gratitude, if for no other reason long have we been voting to keep our job be exact, ever since Heck was a pup, and we continued voting the same way if we had after all we weren't so deeply indebted to should have us believe and, furthermore, we ever gratitude in a substantial way for any
JUST WHEN WE THINK we have thoroughly convinced the Republican party that long ago we had settled our accounts with them, up bobs a candidate for some office or other who reminds us "the Republican party has done more for the Negro than any other party ever did, and the Negro should vote the Republican ticket out of gratitude, if for no other reason." Let us see how long have we been voting to keep our benefactors in office. To be exact, ever since Heck was a pup, and doubtless we would have continued voting the same way if we didn't get a hunch that after all we weren't so deeply indebted to the G. O. P. as they would have us believe and, furthermore, we have certainly shown our gratitude in a substantial way for any and all favors shown us. We have been living on promises and jolly for a number of years and are getting rather tired of it. Ten million people is no inconsiderate number of the entire population of these United States, and to be not only ignored politically but to be mistreated in the bargain is more than running our cup over, and this all comes because we have allowed ourselves to be herded like cattle and driven in whichever way the bosses wished us to go. What was the use in making any overtures? Why bid for our vote? It has been drilled into us since childhood that next to the deity came the Republican party. They knew our weakness and preyed upon it. Our vote put them in office where they could legislate and graft and permit laws to be passed to further degrade us. The Democratic party did likewise, only more. They were ever in the
front rank when it came to pushing the black man down. We knew that, so expected nothing from their lands until the last presidential election, when they invited us into their camp and promised if we would but lend them our support they would get right with us. We, trusting like, took them at their word. President Wilson's record in his short term of office is the answer as to what they did TO us, not for us. So we are groping about in the dark, looking for a standard bearer devoid of "colorphobia." Our eyes are open, wide open, and we mean to fight to the last ditch for our rights politically and otherwise. How absurd on the face of it to expect us to pay in proportion for the upkeep of the government as much as the whites and receive no recognition. We repeat, the time has passed for that sort of thing, and the party that wants and expects our support must give us something more substantial than promises.
THE CRIMINAL ELEMENT.
GN OF CRIME is still going merely, even in these piping times of publicity as in the times of Nero. If you true this statement is, scan the record ordering on the so-called "Black Hat" the emergency room of Provident States are brought cut up or shot up. If law prohibiting persons from certain arms was good as far as it went, the urban should also be put on carrying the latter. A man who is found with as severely as the one who has "accidents" are caused by this wear the police are a little harsh when a must stop to consider the kind of the lowest element of our race. Or else they would not cut and say. And liquor is not always at the squarrel over the most trivial thing in use of this tonsorial requisite. It disregard for the law are the prince steady influx of undesirables to make them regard the law. No one class of people around. It has been that the police in this district are in violation. We need more police and esknowing as they do the lay of the city treasury for grafters. Why remain peace and order? Chicago Beaus start at the bottom and not at
THE REIGN OF CRIME is still going merrily on. Human life in this city, even in these piping times of peace, is held as lightly apparently as in the times of Nero. If you really wish to know just how true this statement is, scan the records in the police stations in or bordering on the so-called "Black Belt," or spend a few hours in the emergency room of Provident Hospital, where these unfortunates are brought cut up or shot up as the case may be. The recent law prohibiting persons from carrying, or even purchasing, firearms was good as far as it went, but it did not go fat enough. A ban should also be put on carrying large knives and razors, especially the latter. A man who is found carrying a razor should be dealt with as severely as the one who has a pistol. Two-thirds of these "accidents" are caused by this weapon. We sometimes feel that the police are a little harsh when dealing with our people, but we must stop to consider the kind of people they are dealing with—the lowest element of our race. They are little above brutes, or else they would not cut and slash their fellow man so brutally. And liquor is not always at the bottom of it. The slightest quarrel over the most trivial thing is provocation enough for the use of this tonsorial requisite. Dense ignorance and a consequent disregard for the law are the prime reasons. We cannot stop the steady influx of undesirables to our city, but we can and must make them regard the law. No one is safe on the streets with this class of people around. It has been demonstrated time and again that the police in this district are insufficient to cope with the situation. We need more police and especially those of our own race, knowing as they do the lay of the land. There is money in the city treasury for grafters. Why not divert a little to better maintain peace and order? Chicago Beautiful is our day-dream, but let us start at the bottom and not at the top to make it so.
SELF PROTECTION.
SHOWN IN A RECENT BULL reau that in eight of the largest ci was about thirty per cent higher an population. This is nothing new,
IT WAS SHOWN IN A RECENT BULLETIN issued by the Census Bureau that in eight of the largest cities in the South the death rate was about thirty per cent higher among the colored than the white population. This is nothing new, nor should it be wondered at when the conditions that these poor unfortunates are forced to live in is taken into account. Herded in tumble-down, unsanitary shacks in a portion of the town unfit as a rule for habitation, with no watchful eye from the local health department upon them, is it to be wondered at that their homes are veritable pest spots—a place where germs of every description find an oasis. The "better element" are getting alarmed and have begun to do things to relieve the situation—for the sake of the colored brother? Oh, my, no. Self preservation is the first law of nature, and in the close contact of urban life they fear, and justly so, they will be contaminated. Hence the seeming deep interest in the welfare of the colored people. Well, even if they do have a selfish motive it is a good thing for all concerned, and the death rate is not the only point to be considered. It will be an awakening to both sides, for here is a portion of our land where one-half of the people know nothing of what the other half are doing. Contact is everything.
CAPTAIN NOCTBAR IT WAS "WHO ROCKED THE BOAT."
Chief Justice Harry Olson's decision in the Boger-Copeland discrimination case is not only the first case of its kind in the history of the city of Chicago, but it plainly demonstrates the fact that the Police Department is not the Law but simply the paid instruments to carry out the Law when rightfully interpreted. Captain Max Nootbar in charge of the district in which the chateau is situated for a time, overstepped his authority when he issued his now famous order to Mr. Boger. Chief Justice Olson measures up in full to his important position and deserves the commendation of the entire community. However, he can go a step further, and his attention is respectfully called to the judge who is so prejudiced that he could not hear the case. His duty in the matter need not be pointed out here.
THE HEATHENS MUST WEAR A BROAD SMILE when they look upon their Christian brothers cutting and shooting each other up in the most approved manner and for what? Simply because some high muck-a-muck wished to gratify his passion for gore. Never in the history of the world was there such a war, nor was there ever such a flimsy cause. It matters not who wins, hundreds of thousands of lives have paid the penalty, widows and children are thrown into a cold world to battle for a livelihood. If this be the boasted civilization let us hark back to the so-called dark ages, conditions were scarcely worse.
A GREAT MANY FOREIGNERS were anxious to go back to their fatherland and fight to keep the old flag from touching the ground—until they found that transports could be secured. Then they decided that Uncle Sam's back yard looked mighty good to play in after all.
WHEN THE WAR IS OVER and the powers that be begin summing up what they really have, they will find a number of their African possessions have slipped from under them and are shifting for themselves. Peace be with them.
DEFENDER SUBSCRIBERS who are traveling across the pond must not get impatient if the paper does not reach them on the minute; we are informed that the mail carriers are otherwise engaged.
ARKANSAS ISN'T A VERY BIG STATE numerically speaking, yet the Masons have 296 lodges, 5,000 members, and own property worth $350,500, all clear. Another proof that organization pays.
MERELY A SUGGESTION for Germany's national song: "I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way."
NOW IF PRESIDENT WILSON hadn't been so conservative we might have had a little fireworks of our own. It is such a strain on the eyes to view pyrotechnics at a distance.
UNCLE SAM UP-TO-DATE has been sitting peacefully in the saddle watching the fray despite the fact that the calamity howlers advise getting ready for war.
A RACE PAPER IN NEW YORK asked its readers what was the best paper sold there. Without waiting for a reply we should say the Chicago Defender.
THE DEFENDER WAR CORRESPONDENT reports from the front (of the office) that the battle is still on.—German papers please copy.
WHEN YOU CALL YOUR BEST LADY FRIEND "sugar" she's some sweet with that commodity as high as it is.
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When all the manure and filth have been removed from a neighborhood, the filies have no chance at all.
If your neighbor is contented to live amid dirt and filth of his own making and won't clean up, tell the Department of Health about it; it may be that it can help you.
It seems almost needless to say it, but as there are those who do not know, we repeat for the thousandth time, that the house fly is the most dangerous little insect known. It is born and bred in filth. It lives on fifth most of the time and carries filth wherever it goes. Keep it out of your home at any cost. Better than all, keep your premises clean and you will be practically free from filies.
Do you sweat freely, these hot suytry August days? It is a fine thing if you do. Free, even copious perspiration means that your skin is doing its proper work and doing it well. For besides serving as a sort of armour for the body, the really important function of the skin is to help the body to get rid of a lot of poisonous waste matter, which, if retained in the system, would do great harm. The skin performs this important function through the pores or sweat glands. And this is why, putting it plainly, it is good for you to sweat. Another thing the skin does when all its pores are kept open and in good working order, is to absorb a good deal of life giving oxygen. Some people think the skin does not breathe; but it does just the same. If a human being's body were to be painted all over with a bronze paint, or any kind of paint for that matter, that would seal up the pores of the skin.
DEFENDER'S LEGAL HELPS
August 18. Defender's Legal Helps:—I have a small store in which I sell notions and serve ice cream, and I wish to sell the same to a friend as I am going west to live, but this friend says that he will be responsible for all of my debts and only wishes to pay me a part of the money down and the balance later. Will you correctly inform me if he is stating the law as I never heard of the same?
Answer: There is a recent statute of 1913 declaring void any sale, transfer or assignment in bulk of the major part or the whole of a stock of merchandise, or merchandise and fixtures or other goods and chattels of the vendor's business otherwise than in the regular and usual prosecution of the vendor's business as as provided by the said statute or law but excepting from such law those goods that are exempt by the general statutes, so we advise that you consult some attorney as to the sale of your store and goods.
August 22, Defender's Legal Helps:
—I went to a store to purchase a toy pistol for my boy but the storemen told me it was against the law to sell a toy pistol that can shoot blank cartridges. Is that really the law of this state?
Answer: It is unlawful to sell, trade or give away any toy pistol that can shoot blank cartridges and may be punished by a fine of not less than $5.00 nor more than $25.00.
Two Manhattan physicians, were enjoying the breeze from the front seat on the "hurricane deck" of a Riverside Drive bus one afternoon, when part of their conversation was overheard. It ran like this: "I performed an operation for appendicitis on the wife of a millionaire yesterday," said the stouter of the pair. "Yes," said the other. "What was she suffering from?"
Territory Allotted to Beggars.
Beggars in China are taxed, and have certain districts allotted to then in which to make appeals for charity
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Bulk Sale Law.
Toy Pistols.
Knew His Colleague
CHICAGO
AUGUST 29,1914
the chances are that the person so treated would die within a very few hours.
Another thing the skin helps to do is regulate the temperature of the body. For example, when there is undue heat, in the body, the blood vessels in the skin become enlarged, thus allowing a free flow of blood to the outer surfaces of the body. This means radiation or a throwing off of the body heat, so that the body becomes cooler. People are not sunstruck when perspiring freely. On the other hand, when the weather is cold, the blood vessels in the skin contract and drive or force the blood into the deeper organs, where it is protected from the cold, and this helps to keep the body warm.
Then, too, as all of us know, the skin has the sense of touch, the sense that tells us whether we are handling ice or a red hot iron. The value of this sense we all understand; without it we would be powerless to protect ourselves from harm. Also the skin is a mighty good indicator as to one's general health. As a rule when the blood is charged with impurities, the skin will show it in some form of eruption or inflammation. Because the skin plays so important part in keeping us well and strong, it should be given the best of care and attention. Here are some things you can do to keep your skin in good working order:
Eat plain, wholesome food.
Exercise daily and get plenty of fresh air and sunlight.
Take a bath every day, allowed by a brisk rubdown with a cape towel.
And when you sweat, don't worry.
JUST A MINUTE
Your Attention to a Little Matter of Considerable Importance—The Story of the Pink Slip.
For more than two weeks we have been kept busy each day in sending out first class notices to our subscribers. We expect more than two more weeks to elapse before we go over our entire list. Therefore those who have not received theirs may expect to. Now, we ask that you be kind enough to treat this matter in a business like way. That is, if you are prepared to pay, act as you are requested to on the pink slip, if you are not prepared, spend enough of your valuable time to drop us a line or two and let us know when you will meet your obligations. Again if you do not care to subscribe longer it is just as important that you let us know that you desire your name taken off of our mailing list. Above all we ask that you do not treat this note with silence and then when your name is suspended on our list because of non-payment you become indignant and forgetting that you have received such a notice you complain of the failure of the office to apprise you of the fact.
WAR!
LOVE AND JUSTICE
SLOGAN OF N. A. A. C. P.
Alms and Work of National Uplift Association Graphically Described—Carnival to Providence Funds for Legal Bureau.
Written for Time Defender.
The N. A. C. P. in Chicago is making its initial effort toward fund raising. Because of this, renewed interest and a better understanding of the work to be accomplished is necessary to the general public.
This organization is the officially recognized agent through which the interests of Afro-Americans are advanced civically and economically. It is time now that the people throughout the community shall all interest themselves in this movement to the extent of knowing what it stands for, what it is doing, and its needs.
The organization wherever it is located means efficient service to the black man. In New York it aided in the enactment of the civil rights bill and since the enactment has been active in aiding its enforcement. In Washington members or alds of the N. A. A. C. P. have closely watched the bills presented before the house and senate, and when such have been to the detriment of the race they have been strenuously opposed. In many states are men of high standing and integrity—men of both races—who sacrifice time and finance to the advancement of a movement which is for the general welfare of humanity, but the Afro American in particular.
In Illinois there is a strong civil rights bill which can be made to operate very effectively if its value is enhanced by attention to its violations and punishment for these violations is enforced. This cannot be done however, where inertia or false pride are predominating features. In the long run one man's problems are every other man's problems. Therefore only through individual effort can any lasting good be accomplished.
The association undertaken to be the medium through which this good is disseminated. It has been run on a ground floor basis. The people who have worked for this movement have worked in most cases without fee, and when money has been paid out it has been the minimum amount for maximum service. The movement is one of love and justice and every person who feels that he has a grievance or who is interested in the general welfare of himself and people should give undivided interest to the N. A. A. G. B. C.
The Chicago branch is now engaged in a campaign to strengthen that branch, and gain funds for an adjustment bureau to be established in that city this winter. Success will have far-reaching results. The association needs the encouragement of greater interest, not only of words, but of finances. Words are empty. It is so easy to say how much one believes in a thing if it entails no sacrifice.
Failure for the festival would mean a direct slap in the face to a cause which is very similar to that of the abolitionists of 1858.
Acquaint yourself with the movement of the organization. Send for literature of its achievements. There is an office at 701 West Fourteenth street. Know what it is doing. The work it is doing is for you and yours. Its successes are yours, and likewise its failures. Men and women of this race must put their shoulders to the wheel if any progress is to be made against the oppression which is so galling.
Let every person who may see this article pass it on to a friend, speak of it to a neighbor, buy as many tickets as possible, aid by contributions if he can. The carnival is expensive in time, in labor and in money. High-salaried people are giving liberally of their time and means. It depends on you to join them in the effort. Lay aside personal reasons for not lending active support. This race must have a conservation of its forces if it is to get away from the lethargy that envelopes it. Only by continuous attack can we hope to lay the demons of prejudice and injustice. Only by proving our interest can we hope to encourage the people who are willing and prepared to further these attacks.
Today we hear the bugle call: Come one; come all.
It's curious, but the one who strikes you is the one that is broke.
If he can get ten cents for nothing
a man is generally willing to give up
a chance to earn a dollar.