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BLACK MAN'S PART IN THE FALL OF MONARCH LWS You See It In The Defender It's So Charles H. Company Before Audience; ready from the S. S. Ryndam. 4. by an Afro-American Singing Chicago Home of the Willi BLACK GOV. EDWARD F. DUNNE TO LAY THE 8TH CORNERSTONE First Afro-American Regiment in the World to Have New Home of Their Own—Col. F. A. Denison to Preside. One of the happiest moments in the lives of the "Boys in Blue" of the 8th Regiment, I. N. G., will be Sunday, when Col. F. A. Denison will command them to march to the new building that is now being erected at 35th street and Forest avenue. The 8th Regiment band and the regiment will lead a parade followed by the Uniform Rank, K. of P., Masons, and Patriarchs and other civic bodies. The ceremonies will take place promptly at 11 o'clock. The following program will be given: Col. F. A. Denison, Master of Ceremonies. Invocation.....Chaplain of Regiment Selection.....The Band Address by His Excellency Gov. Edward F. Dunne, and Laying of Cornerstone. Selection.....The Band Address—State Senator S. A. Ettelson Address.....Representative David Shanahan Selection.....The Band Address..... --- --- VOL. IX., NO. 41. WILLIAMS'SINGERS WORLD FAMOUS CO. TO TOUR SOUTHLAND Famous Aggregation of Songsters Whose Renditions of Folk Songs, Plaintive Southern Melodies, Classic and Operatic Have Charmed the Capital Cities of Europe, Plan First Trip to Native Soil—Sing 130 Times in London But Never Below Mason and Dixon Line. MARVELOUS RECORD OF SUCCESS. Personnel Practically the Same Since Organization 12 Years Ago—Owes Existence to Charles P. Williams, Second Tenor and Manager—Man of High Ideals Selecte Company of Same. ROSTER OF THE FAMOUS WILLIAMS SINGERS The makeup of the Williams singers is as follows: MR. G. L. JOHNSON.....First Tenor Lyric Tenor. MR. C. P. WILLIAMS.....Second Tenor Singing Comedian. MR. J. H. JOHNSON.....Bartone Musical Director. MR. J. S. CLABBE.....Basso The People's Favorite Bass. MME. VIRGINIA GREENE..... Prima Donna Dixie Land's Sweetest Singer. MME. CLARA N. WILLIAMS..... Contraito The Dixie Hallad Singer. MME. MARIE PEEK MERHILL..... Soprano Chilengo's Favorite Dramatic Soprano. MME. HATTIE F. JOHNSON, Pianist A Talented Composer. The Williams Jubilee Singers are going to tour the South. This statement, commonplace to say the least, is only remarkable to those acquainted with the history of the Williams Singers, and even then it is better to explain a little. Everyone with the smallest musical inclination has heard of this famous company, that has traveled all over the northern and western part of the country, Canada and Europe. The Williams Singers who have sung in our various city churches, those sweet singers, that Gypsy Smith, Secretary of State Bryan and every other person of Chuntaqua fame has praised, well, the fact is this self-same company has never been South and they are planning to go. Many singing organizations start in the South or go there soon after, but here is one that did not. The Williams Singers, the favorites of two contents, have never been below the Mason and Dixon line. It seems strange, even the writer is surprised, but these, the greatest interpreters of folk songs and plaintive melodies of the garden spot of the United States—the South—have never appeared on what to some is their native soil. Happy Over Trip. This fact was ascertained some days ago in a talk with Mr. Charles P. Williams, the famous singing comedian and manager. "No," said he, "we have never been South but we plan an extensive tour of the principal cities this winter. It has long been a cherished hope of the company to sing in the land that gave many of us birth. The true Southerner, you know, is a good judge of music and appreciates it as no other can." "Isn't it rather remarkable that you have not been South before?" asked the reporter. "No," replied Mr. Williams, "our ideas ran in another direction, the desire for more knowledge along certain lines drew us across the water. With that accomplished we are now prepared to go South and we anxiously await the trip." Study While Abroad. Singing companies we have had in plenty, but none signify successful as the Williams Singers. Well organized from an artistic standpoint, they happily began their work in the West where competition was not so rife and Mr. Williams' shrewdness is seen in the development of new fields rather than the beaten paths of similar organizations. (Continued on Page 7.) BAR WAR TALK IN SCHOOL Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 9.—(Special). —At a meeting of the board of education Tuesday night a resolution was adopted prohibiting the discussion of the European war in the city schools, the superintendent had already issued instructions that war talk be barred as necessary, and then only in the rest of peace; and the resolution officially sanction the superin- action. SATURDAY ence; ready to begin Ryndam. 4. Charles American Singing Compa of the Williams Sing $\textcircled{1}$ $\textcircled{2}$ $\textcircled{3}$ $\textcircled{5}$ $\textcircled{6}$ $\textcircled{4}$ $\textcircled{8}$ $\textcircled{7}$ Company Before Audience; ready to begin program. 2. Mme. Marie Peck Merrell, Chicago Favorite Dramatic Sprano. 3. Company as They Appeared on their Return from Europe. (This picture was taken after they alighted from the S. S. Ryndam. 4. Charles P. Williams, Singing Comedian and Manager. 5. Music Room in Williams Singers' Home, One of the Most Complete Rehearsal Rooms in the United States and the Only One Owned by an Afro-American Singing Company. 6. Mr. Williams in His Luxurious Home Office, posed especially for the Chicago Defender. 7. Mr. J. H. Johnson, Mr. Williams' Partner and Musical Director. 8. Exterior of the Chicago Home of the Williams Singers. One of the Many Pieces of Property Owned by Mr. Williams, Who can be seen Standing on the Stems. . --- The Parade. Afro-American Residents of Chicago Spend Thousands of Dollars Each Year in Exorbitant Rent. It is to be wondered if many of these have figured how much money they have paid to landlords. Possibly the rents paid by some during the last few years have paid in full for the landlord's property, and this same rent money could just as well have bought a home for the rent payer. When the landlord dies he leaves his property to his family and not to his tenants. If the tenant dies the landlord puts his family out the first time they fail to pay their rent. So to be on the safe side it is better to pay rent to yourself and not be a slave to a landlord. One of the most prominent real estate firms in this city has a plan whereby you can become your own landlord, so you can be good to yourself and to your own family. Read Bartlett's ad on the last page of this issue. DR. WILLIAMS IN ST. LOUIS, MO Only Afro-American Attending Conference. St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 9.—Dr. A. Willberforce Williams spent Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week attending the Mississippi Valley Tuberculosis Conference in St. Louis, Mo. The doctor was the only Afro-American delegate from this section of the country. Forest avenue to the New Armory. The line will counter march and mass directly in front of the stand from which the Governor will deliver his address. Leut. Col. James H. Johnson will be chief marshal of the parade and Adjunct Louis B. Anderson will act as chief of staff. Maj. R. R. Jackson will be in command of the Eighth Regiment. NORTHERN RACE LEADERS? ENCOURAGE SEPARATE SCHOOLS FOR PRESTAGE Willingly Sacrifice Sacred Privileges of Equal Rights to Show Influence to Fair Constituents—Overlook Fact That Love and Sympathy Have No Value—Generally Ones Who Don't Mix With Race. STATISTICS FROM PRINCIPAL CITIES. Interesting Figures Comparing Cities With Mixed and Separate, Schools—So-called "Leaders" Who Try to Lower Standard Find Notable Exception in Chicago. By Chas. E. Hall. Washington, D. C., Oct. 9.—Information reaches bee' from time to time that certain groups of "race leaders" in northern cities are very insistent in their demands for the establishment of separate schools in wards where there are a considerable number of Afro-American children of school age. The object, of course, is to give someone a job as a school teacher and the "leaders" believe it to be easier to get segregated schools than it is to secure the appointment of a fair proportion of capable Afro-American teachers. It is claimed that the white teacher has no love for the black child, and is not interested in its development; that largely because of this relation the attendance of Afro-American children in mixed schools is smaller, and that there are fewer graduates, etc. But little consideration, if any, seems to be given to the fact that the industrial, commercial and other economic environments of the child have a greater influence upon the length of its school life than does the highly exaggerated sympathetic contact of the Afro-American child with the Afro-American teacher in the "Jim Crow" school. And in this connection the advocates of separate schools too often overlook the important fact that the function of the school teacher is to give the child something with which it can "cash in" upon leaving school, rather than to load its undeveloped brain with an unmarketable line of goods like love and sympathy. Comparison of Attendance: A brief comparison of the school attendance of Afro-American children in cities having mixed and separate schools is of more than passing interest at this time. Recently published statistics show that the percentage of Afro-American children attending the mixed schools of Boston, at the age periods 6 to 9, 10 to 14, and 15 to 20 years is higher, and the per cent of illiterates in the Afro-American population between the ages of 15 and 24 years is lower than (Continued on page 7.) 200 CONFIRMED AT ST. MONICA'S CHURCH Reporter Witnesses Impressive Services Sunday Afternoon—Bishop McGavock Officiate. On Sunday, October 4, at 3:30 p. m. (feast of the Holy Rosary), while passing the corner of Thirty-sixth and Dearborn streets a reporter noticed that the congregation of St. Monica's Catholic Church had overflowed its capacity. Men and women were kneeling on its steps and broad sidewalk, all indifferent to passers-by, while the members of the Catholic Order of Foresters escorted the Rt. Rev. Bishop McGavock from Thirty-sixth street and Michigan avenue to the church. This spectacle attracted us, and, powerfully moved by the unseen force of righteousness, we drew nearer and nearer until within the door our soul responded to the reverent thoughts that sprang voluntarily to our consideration. Surely any mortal seeking heavenly mercy found it there. The church was beautifully decorated with electric lights, and before the lighted altar stood the Rev. Bishop McGavock, surrounded by his assistants, conferring the sacrament of confirmation (that sacrament which would make them strong and perfect soldiers of Jesus Christ) on a class of two hundred men, women and children, most of whom were converts who had come into the fold under the guidance of the beloved pastor of St. Monica, Rev. John S. Morris. It was a beautiful ceremony. The bishop delivered a very instructive sermon to the class. It is our earnest hope and desire that the good people of this community will unite with Rev. Morris in his effort to build a larger church so that when the next class is confirmed there may be seating capacity for the entire congregation: Miss Warlick Succeeds Miss Jeanette Lyons as Superintendent of Provident Hospital and Training School. Miss Warlick, called "an administering angel of health," a trained nurse of wide experience, who has been the assistant superintendent at Provident Hospital under Miss Lyons, has been appointed to succeed Miss Lyons, who resigned Oct. 1. This is the first time that this institution has had a member of the race to be at its head. Miss Warlick is a splendid executive and is well liked both by the public, doctors and nurses. The Defender, a friend of the institution, wishes Miss Warlick success. May her good work be a blessing to those who come under her care. Already things seem brighter and more cheerful since she assumed her new duties. EDDIE SAVOY GIVEN CLERKSHIP BY WILSON Rewards Faithful Afro-American Without Civil Service Test. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Washington, D. C., Oct. 9—Eddie Savoy is a happy man. For years he has been a messenger of many secretaries of state, and on Monday an order was issued promoting him from messenger to a clerk without taking the civil service examination. He entered the department under Secretary Fish. AFRICAN SOLDIE ASTONISH WORLL BY FIGHTING TACTICS Easily Absorb Modern Methods of Warfare and Infuse Into Every Battle a Native Shrewdness That Amazes Their Superiors, but Ends in Victory. TURCOS ARE KIND TO WOUNDED. Men Noted for Ferocity in Ba Nurse and Care for Injured Enem With the Tenderness of Women Have Inborn Knowledge of Healing Paris, France, Oct. 9.—The wonder in military circles here is the wonderful and peculiar knowledge of warfare possessed by the Turcos and other native African troops. Eye-witnesses of recent battles and careful perusal of the reports of the commanding generals tell how easily the African troops absorb the modern methods of fighting, but how they infuse an indescribable something into their ever action—something not according to the strictest rules of playing the ga but which always brings results. One Officer's Report "I respectfully report detalled act of the troops under my command to midnight, Sept. —, but beg to that I find no way to explain the tics of Troop — used in a mid encounter we had Sept. —. T was no attempt to go beyond o but in advance and in the actu troopers possessed a style beyond our comprehension. has been our. in every engas The foregoing is an extra recent report that was not for the eyes of the public. Tender as Women. Stories are being told everywher of the tenderness and sympathy dis played by these ferocious Turcos of their wounded enemies. The photo companying this article is one ti has attracted great attention. T wounded soldier is a German who w given first aid treatment by these spised African soldiers and carried a division hospital later. These na African soldiers have an inborn knedge of the art of healing, and I not of the vooodoo kind. Many predict the fall of monarchies. The coming of the co- mon people into their own—that government of their own choosing. This is problematical, but even the smallest boy knows that the end of the present war will see vast change throughout Europe and Africa. T black man did not help to build t autocratic empires, but black soldie are taking a big part in tearing the down, and no one can foretell tl part they will take in the govern- ments that succeed. PORTER DROPS DEAD IN RAIL ROAD YARD S. W. Medley is Found Dead Between Two Cars—Was Making rations to go Out Regular Run. Sunday afternoon about 4: Medley reported at the four yards of the Rock Island Rail take out his regular run to City. A half hour later he lying between two cars wit running out of his nose and He died without regaining conness. At the coroner's inquest tl day the verdict was that he d hemorrhages. Mr. Medley known in Chicago and ww years old. He resided wl Mrs. W. Duke, 4042 Indiana who were greatly shocked w formed of his death as he was parent good health when he le Funeral services were held Thomas' church Thursday body was shipped to Hana where he had relatives. P member of Prince Hall Lod sons. ONLY ONE AFRC AMERICAN D TO C Indianapolis, Ind. —C. C. McMahan, netmaker of Colur only Afro-Americ general conven Brotherhood of ers, who have b past two wee! local, organize bers. Mr. M tation address here on "B Thursday n formation celved. H C. A. dur THE LEGENDARY LEGENDARY Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Noted Apostle of Equal Rights All Mankind. LONG THE NORTH SHORE ```markdown ``` the day for the he cessa European d orators w eloquent dev. Jenkin to the Chil- nd a simple f the war and r justice and ions. His let- tle? The uni- l. "The world, essay of "Fate", The way of le rude." in an- "That culture is its to arm a man, "things than war, more subtle ene- ork today than the theither they be ex- the individual order the There is more hope in the than in the dandy. Better be a of brown than a puppet of lace, have more to fear from the selfish cowardly in silk stockings than in the poor slaves of a passion that akes them wild for any unrealized jod. Evolution gives us no sentimental philosophy. There is that which says that right must be maintained, that the oppressed must be relieved, the freed freed. If this cannot be done by the power of thought, then the power of muscle. There have been. Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Noted Apost here may be again, emergencies love has need of pavements, and commanding harmonies of the gate may be believed forth from death of cannon. here must hesitation in saying, betrayely Forge and its desperate sufferings that the virgin acres of a new continent, the rising hope of an enslaved humanity, should have been prostituted to the support of effeminacy and mortgaged for all time to an artecourtery. Better a Declaration of Independence, setting forth the dear rights of all men, at the cost of an eight years' war, rather than that o star should ever shine from the o field streaming with white and d, for the nourishing of human cells. Better the awful carnage of tysburg and the Wilderness, the wearying vigils of the confronting rihops of Vicksburg and Petersburg, than that human beings should be sold like cattle at the auction block, and home altars be desecrated by slave owners' lust, as now all parties gladly concede. --- Better men should die by hundreds of thousands, and women should meet he harder fate of living after them, than that a government "of the people, by the people and for the people" should cease to be. Should this high emergency come in the future as in the past, there will be no other alternative. Then, in the interest of peace, we will say, let the war begin right here. But let there be no "smoke in the flame." Let there be no ignoble motives in this plen for nobility, and no of rowdyism, barbarism and in our patriotism, and our Much of the old spirit of was only refined barbarism, demand that insulted honor atoned with blood oftentimes ALONG THE N LAKE FOREST. members of the First Baptist h are truly aroused since the Brown has started the revival g. assisted by that worthy pas- v. Harris from North Carolina. new members have been en- ering the meeting. Sunday the will be baptized in the lake. have been carried on every s week, and are to be conti- nued day. Rev. Thomas assisted in the services * * * Revs. Brown, irris dined with Mrs. Wednesday. son entertained many afternoon. * * * of Edgewater spent day in Lake Forest. lives, who has been omatto Club, has st, where he will Mrs. F. Williams. Baxter left on Seminary. N. is quite ill at pendelittis. * gton, brother ow living in formerly of covered very dishonorable deeds and unworthy motives. The ethics of dueling among gentlemen is past. The man who today carries a revolver in order to protect his good name or fame is simply a lawbreaker. He is a rowdy. The man who resents an insult with his first confesses in that act his incapacity to vindicate his manliness in any more manly fashion. There are some things that are better rebuked in the ignoring than in the resenting. But the ethics of dueling still obtain among nations, and an indignity to a flag is supposed to call forth promptly a method of retaliation and resentment which obtains only in the saloon and on the borders of civilization among individuals. . . . War, then, must be the last resort of human liberty. The sword can be justified only when drawn in the defense of the oppressed. I may carry my own wrongs, ignore my own insults, rise above the indignities offered to myself, but I may not stand and see a brother man trampled upon or a woman's honor insulted without Intercepting my mind and body. My right arm and my heart's blood are there needed and there called for. The only sure foundations of peace as of all other progress must be based in wisdom. Philosophy, not charity; science, not sentiment, must eventually come in to vindicate the law of love over and above the law of hate and of violence. We need to do more studying into Table of Equal Rights for All Mankind. this pr¹ taken before we can have more "glorious light upon it." Once the generality of war is clearly understood and it is realized that the dominion of the cannon is nothing more nor less than the dominion of bloodthirsty primitive man intensified the power of the cannon will be gone forever. Men will throw it aside, not because it hurts, nor yet because it costs, but because it does not accomplish what they hoped from it. So long as men believe that one race of men has come into the world under the smile of a divine partiality, or the citizens of one part of the globe have a right to control, direct or appropriate the resources of another part of the globe, human life included. if only they can compel such tribute; so long as a king claims a dominion by divine right descended through bloody ancestry; so long as a priest claims a monopoly of celestial wisdom not to be disclosed to the uninitiated; so long as any association of men, religious, industrial or political, are unwilling to submit their claims to possessions, mental or physical, to the arbitrarity of reason, so long will war be inevitable, though it continue in the future as in the past to devastate, dehance and debilitate the individual, the home, the state and the world. Let us hasten the day when the nations shall trust their destinies in the hands of their toiling citizens, not in the hands of their idle soldiers. The sweat-begirmined laborers in their individuality, not the polished soldiers in their uniforms, constitute our national guard. Alas for the country whose present or future honor is intrusted to its armies or navies! Hail to the country that rests both honor and dominion in the hands of its workmen, its school-teachers, its fathers, and mothers. NORTH SHORE WAUKEGAN, ILL. Waukegan, Ill., Oct. 9.—Mrs. Matt Sheldon fell last week and broke several bones in her hand. * * * Mr. Walker Scales and Dr. Dement of Lake Forest were in Waukegan Saturday. They were here on some police work. * * * Mr. Robert Jamerson visited in Kenosha Sunday. * * * Mrs. Pearl Davis was out Sunday after ten weeks' illness. * * * We are all glad to see the Rev. H. E. Johnson back again. * * * Mrs. Proctor is able to sit up a little now, and we all wish her a speedy recovery. * * * There will be a fried chicken supper at the A. M. E. Church Thursday evening. * * * Mrs. Daisy Harris is on the sick list. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Nesbitt entertained a few friends at lunch Sunday. * * * Mrs. Rex visited in Evanston Sunday. * * * Mrs. Cal Jones spent Saturday shopping in Chicago. * * * Master Franklin is out again after a short illness. * * * Don't forget that you can get the Defender at Brown's barber shop. * * * Misses Alice and Laura Baxter of Lake Forest visited in Waukegan Tuesday. * * * "Buster" Covington spent Sunday in Zion City. * * * Miss Bessie Tarver is on the sick list this week. --- Mobile, Ala. Oct. 9—On Oct. 1 the public schools opened with an overflow of children. Every school opened with an enrollment larger than last year's. Several new teachers were added to the teaching force. A donation to one of the public schools by L Hammel, giving 150 books and a library, was very encouraging to the principal, Prof. Isa Whitley, who is a faithful worker in the community as well as in the school room. * * Cedargrove Baptist Academy opened Oct. 5 with an enrollment that was encouraging to Rev. Wilson, the principal. * * Mrs. Pauline Huggar Jackson, formerly of Mobile, is now in the city visiting relatives and friends. She is engaged in the Y. W. C. A. in Birmingham. * * Madame Booker is still in the city. Those who haven't heard her are quite anxious to hear her. The last Sabbath in September was "Confirmation Sabbath" at the Good Shepherd's Church. Several were confirmed under Bishop C. M. Beckwich, at which time special service was held in memory of Mrs. Jemima Anderson, her daughter (Mrs. Milford Williams) presented a set of silver altar bars. Mobiflans will be interested in the announcement that their popular business man, Mr. Clarence W. Allen, is today made all the more popular and distinguished by the fact that he is host to the noted educator and recognized leader of the colored people, who came to Mobile Tuesday, accompanied by Mr. Scott, Mr. Logan, Major Ramsey and Mr. Tulane, to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Allen at their summer home in Coden. This mark of distinction accorded or paid to Mr. Allen and his wife shows the high esteem these distinguished visitors hold them, and it also shows that Coden is at once one of the most popular and pleasant summer resorts in the state of Alabama. Dr. Washington comes for rest and because of that fact denies him self the pleasure of any social attention or public demonstration, he having just closed a very strenuous travel and lecture tour of the state of New Jersey, which he undertook immediately at the close of his Business Men's League meeting held at Muskogee Okla. The stay of these parties is in definite. TORINO, ILL. Torino, Il. Oct. 9.-Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Malone entertain at dinner last Friday. Mrs. Joe Jesup, her son Geo. Jesup, Mrs. Joseph Locket and Mrs. Caroline Smith of Braidwood. The party was a little surprise, yet an enjoyable one, as Mr. and Mrs. Malone enjoy having their friends come at any time. Rev. Robert Johnson Albert Malone * * * Rev. Robert Paladow paid Torino a nice visit to the Sunday, and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Malone. * * * Mr. Wesl Wilson is confined to his bed—is improving. TO SUBSCRIBERS. News items from subscribers are published free. Sign your name and address and direct to The Chicago Defender. For matters of importance call Douglas 3339. A GENUINE POMADE. Hay's Hair Pomade is not a vase- line, but a real Pomade. It softens and straightens the hair and holds it in place. Ask your druggist for Hay's Hair Pomade, or get it at the Crown Pharmacy, Stat' and State streets. Use a real hair Pomade. Ask for Hay's. OR THE CHURCHER Promptly at 11:30 a.m. Evanellest Spencer ascended the rostrum, taking for his theme Peace, the Need of the Hour. At 8 p.m. he again occupied the pulpit. Theme, The Christian's Tribulations. Those present enjoyed the service. Souls are being added to the church and weak one are being strengthened. Come out and hear this good speaker. Two persons were baptized last Saturday evening in Englewood by Pastor Blackshear. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH Regular services every Sunday, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School, 1 p.m. Young Men's Meeting, 7 p.m. Sunday was Peace day. Rev. Harris delivered an excellent sermon on the nations of the world and the ever-lasting nations that should prevail over the nations everywhere, at home as well as abroad. He made especial mention of militia South. Rev. Bennett of Atlanta, Ga., was in the pulpit and assisted in praying for peace among nations. HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Although no special program had been announced, yet there were increased numbers at all the services. The pastor in a most lucid manner presented the arguments for universal peace. The C. E. service was led by Elder J. G. Brumfield. Several visitors were present and took active part, among whom was Mr. F. Lowery, president of the St. John C. E. society. The Sabbath School continues to grow, and several classes have been forced to seek larger quarters in the main auditorium of the church. ST. MARY'S A. M. E. CHURCH. We have a large attendance at church Sunday. In the morning we observed Genera' Class at 7:45. The pastor preached from the subject Have Ye Received the Holy Ghost? The service was listened to with much interest. Order of services Sunday, 10: 5, 7:45. Sunday School, 1:45. T. Willis, president, Supt. C. E., 6:45. T. Willis, president the Passion Play will be given Thursday in秋. 12. The Sunday School will contain the tor, and parents, and friends of the school. Oct. 15. The Art Exposition by M. s. Carl Thomas. Oct. 16, the members and friends of St. Mary's A. M. E. church will tender a reception to Rev. and Mrs. James Higgins. ST. LUKE'S M. E. CHURCH The services on last Sunday were well attended; many were out expectant to hear the evangelist, but were a bit disappointed. Mrs. Lewis will preach Sunday at both services. Come out and hear her and also help to make these meetings a success. The community has felt the influence of this noble woman, one of God's most powerful and able servants. She has done much toward strengthening the church during her short stay with us. She has returned to do even more than she has done in the past. Will you offer her with your presence? Come out during the week, bring a friend and let us help save some one for Christ. Mrs. Lewis is very anxious to have one hundred converts during her campaign. The members and friends responded very liberally to the collections on last Sunday. The pastor preached on last Sunday at both services, although he is not enjoying the best health; we wish for him a speedy recovery of his strength, that he might assist Mrs. Lewis in making this campaign one of the most successful ever held in St. Luke's. Come early next Sunday. Services 10:45 a. m. WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. The attendance on our church on last Sunday was the largest we have had this conference year. Something over two hundred persons united in the celebration of the Holy Communion. The spirit of peace characterized all of the devotions of the day. It was indeed an inspiring and uplifting Sabath for all who attended our church Our offering for the day was over $50 The members and friends are earnestly working for our October Rally, which will occur on Sunday the 18th. The regular rally sermon will be preached in the afternoon at 3 o'clock by Dr. Anderson of Quinn Chapel. We also extend a cordial invitation to his congregation and those of all other churches to be with us in that service. Our Sunday School and Christian Endeavor Society are making splendid progress and the interest seems to increase every week. Our choir is rendering splendid service and deserve to be commended for the work they are doing. We are glad to note the interest manifested in our class meeting. Special mention should be made of the union prayer meeting held in our church on last Sunday morning. It was to my mind one of the greatest spiritual meetings I have ever attended. Bro. Washington and his helpers should receive special encouragement in the work they are doing for the churches through the union prayer meeting. Sunday services: the pastor will preach in the morning, subject, "Touched by the Finger of God." At 3 p. m. subject, "Sowing and Reaping." At 7:45 p. m. subject, "Jesus and the Educated People of His Time." Our choir will render special music at the morning and evening services. The public is cordially invited. Bishop G. L. Blackwell passed through the city en route to Arkansas. Rev. Williams, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion church in Duquoin, Ill., spent a few days in the city.. EBENEZER 'A. M. E. CHURCH, Evanston, Ill. A forty days' campaign has been arranged with the members and friends of the church, beginning the 12th of October and lasting up to the third Sunday in November. Sunday, Oct. 11, the pastor will proach from the subject, "The Queen of the East," at 8 p.m. on "The Ten Virgins." A very organization has been pertained to the church by the men of Ebenezer. The organization will meet every first and third Monday in each month. Mr. S. J. Cannon is president and Mr. Chas. Scruggs secretary. There has been arranged for the church a financial plan which will prove very helpful to all the members. One cent out of every ten cents will go into a reserve fund retained to assist the old or sick members of the church. The pastor has arranged the church into twelve Pastors must get their matter to this office by Wednesday evening. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES. St. John was among the early churches of Chicago that bowed in prayer for peace on last Sunday. Beginning with the pastor, for he was the first to raise his voice unto the heavens in prayer, for peace among the fighting nations, others continued to add their weak petition, meekly kneeling and calling upon the Almighty King, until the echo of peace rang clear and sweet throughout each gospel service. In this, as in all other great world movements for the uplift of mankind and the widening of the borders of God's kingdom here below, St. John has, and always will, play her part. But there is a work in which this pastor and people are most deeply concerned, and which they feel their first duty to perform, and that is the work which is much needed to be done in the community which they serve. St. John's influence has been felt in this community, but never before as it is now, and this is due largely to the untiring efforts of Dr. Wilson, who for two consecutive years headed the struggling ranks of this church as the thickest, and having established a church for himself in this part of the city, the Bishop deemed it wise to return him to this church. We can therefore continue to look for big things he happens around and about St. John. THE INSTITUTIONAL CURCH. That was a magnificent audience which gathered Sunday morning and listened attentively to the stirring "Pulpit Editorial" on the "Brightness in the Cloud" which Dr. Carey delivered preceding the regular sermon. The "editorial" dealt with the gigantic struggle now going on between the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente in Europe. Many pointed and practical lessons were drawn from this horrible war. Especially forceful was the pastor when he declared "A. Rustem Bey was right; America cannot reproach nor attempt to direct affairs in Europe so long as Negroes in the South and the water cure is administered in the Philippines." Following the editorial, Rev. J. Brewer, recently transferred to Kentucky, preached a splendid sermon to an appreciative audience. At the evening worship a special "peace meeting" was held. Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams and Dr. Mary Waring delivered strong and interesting addresses. Dr. Williams and Mrs. Waring both evidenced a knowledge of the Bible far surpassing that of most physicians, for both used scripture texts as the basis of their remarks. Under the splendid leadership of Mr. J. Bowling the Sunday school is making rapid progress. Mr. B. T. Bailey, President of the Allen Christian Endeavor League is planning to have his league install electric lights throughout the church. We seriously miss from our service one of our most active members, Mrs. Rosa Elby, who is confined at home with illness. THE NEW DELICATESSEN Mrs. J. F. Drake Washington, formerly of Hotel Washington, has opened a Delicatessen at 214 E. 33rd street. Oh! the delicious pies,akes, and salads! Give her a call. 10-17 ady LOCALS. Mrs. Elizabeth Bland has returned from Milwaukee after a three weeks' visit to relatives and friends. Mrs. Edmonia Hughes McNarle, 5425 Wabash avenue, has returned home from a very pleasant visit to friends at Terre Haute, Ind. Mrs. Frank King has returned to the city from a trip to Fayette, Mo., where she accompanied the remains of Mrs. Lillian B. Alvis who died here. Mrs. Andrews Bason, 3721 Forest avenue, is home from a trip south. Miss Beatrice E. Lee, 5259 Dearborn street, who spent her vacation motoring through Michigan, the guest of Mr. Glen Ponner, returned to the city last week to resume her studies at the university. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffries, 6315 May street. Lflydale the Beautiful. Misses Mider M. Brown and Cressie Cooper have returned home from a three months' vacation in Columbus, Ky. . . The improvement of 55th street is highly appreciated. We hope to receive more of the good work in the near future. . . Miss Mary Anderson is on the sick list this week. . . Mrs. Jane Perry of Okland, Tenn. the mother of Mr. H. Perry, is very ill and not expected to live. . . Mrs. P. Warren of Hindsale, ill, spent three days with Mrs. H. Perry, 4336 South Street street. . . We congratulate the conference on returning Rev. Mitchum back to St. James A. M. E. SPRINGFIELD NUGGETS. (By Wm. Henderson.) Springfield, Ohio, Oct. 9—Dr. R. J. Winn. gave a surprise party for his wife, it being her birthday. The guests enjoyed themselves with games and music. Mr. Wm. Byrd presided at the piano. A very delightful luncheon was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Doc Morris, Mrs. Dudley Jackson, Mrs. Clingman, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henderson, Mrs. Jas. Richardson, Miss Mattie Armstrong, Miss Birtha Gracen, Miss Edna Weaklin, Miss Rol. and Flo. Vance, Miss May Bottoms, Nanil Washington, Ethel Whitman, Mr. and Mrs. Winn, Mr. and Mrs. Wim Boyd. JOIN THE VOLUNTEERS. Show your interest in charity by taking your sweetheart or your wife to the Volunteer Workers' Charity Club's ball at Johnson's Dreamland Hall. 3522 State street, Monday night, October 19th. The admission is only 50 cents and the club needs your assistance for their winter's work. All communications for this paper must be addressed to The Chicago Defender and not to an individual, or they will not receive prompt attention. 5 REELS FOR FIVE CENTS. A reporter for the Chicago Defender spent last week in Springfield, Ill. In doing the town he noticed that the majority of the moving picture houses advertised and gave their patrons five rooms. On special occasions the prices are adjusted. The object of this article is why the same prices do not prevail here. JOHNSON FLORAL SCHOOL OPENS THE CHICAGO DEFENDER calls attention of its readers to the ad. of the Johnson Floral School, which opens Monday, Nov. 9, at 3137 State street. This is the first school of its kind in the country. She has been in the business 10 years. Fully competent to teach. Call and see her. Full participars will be given. Phone Doug. 355. A pathetic case last week was the murder of John W. Bradley, 6500 Federal street, Saturday night last, by Mrs. Martha Blaire, his aged housekeeper. From reports of neighbors, frequent quarrels occurred between the two, resulting in Mrs. Blue stabbing him to death after a violent altercation. 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Mr. Alvin Joyce is ill at his home, and he pretends it was thought to be a slight attack on mum but the last few days he has grown worse, and thought a change of physicians might help him, but now it seems to be complications, as he has a bad attack of tonsillitis, and it is hope he will improve. Mr. Joyce is now in Viola Jones of Mason City, who was with the Procter & Gamble demonstrators of Crisco at the City Library last week, was the guest of Mrs. W. H. Lavall. She left for Iowa City Sunday. The lectures given on domestic science were fine. So many of the lectures made from Crisco. Some of the ladies were recipes, which were fine. . . Mr. Edward Mitchell returned to Fulton after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Gresham. . . Mrs. George Law of Des Moines, In., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Law is the most popular worker in her home town. Mr. E. H. Carey, who has been at Algoma, In., all summer, returned to the city last week. Mrs. T. H. Harrison of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. Poule North 6th street. Mrs. Poule North 8th street to the Culture club Thursday. They have several new members. Mrs. Laura Alken entertained the J. S. Y. club Wednesday at her home. South 10th street. Mrs. Brittus Cruse arrived at one of our enterprising young men. We are glad to welcome them here. Mr. Joe Hudson of Minneapolis's visiting relatives for a few days. A number of young people enjoy an outing to the country rack. A couple returned to country country with a good day's work of several sacks of nuts. They expect to give a nut cracking party in the near future. Mr. J. C. Collins. to Ames Saturday with the football team. Mr. Collins has the misfortune of a dislocated shoulder and other injuries and is in the hospital. It is hoped his injuries are not serious and he will be able to attend Mr. D. S. Bailley, solicitor for Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute, in the interest of the school, spoke at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday morning. He is a young man and a fine orator. He has met with good success in the city. He is touring Iowa and the northwest. Rev. Northcissor will be heard at Mizzo bapist church Sunday, having as pastor. We wish him success in the work and may he be a help to the citizens of Cedar Rapids. Rev. Northcissor comes highly recommended, having served in Buxton, where he did a work with the children of his respondent. No particulars can be had at this time. . . The sad news of the death of the infant son of Mr. and Miss Shelton, who was a respondent. No particulars can be had at this time. . . The Culture club served lunch at the skating rink month evening. The best attendance of the season was the report last night. The colored young people were the most pleasing pleasure. Mrs. W. A. Brown is in Chicago and having good success in her missionary work. She will stay there for ten days, and then go to Ohio. Mr. Brown says she is left here. Mrs. Brown is president of the Iowa and Nebraska missionary work and field secretary. . . Mrs. Mellissa Ervin gave a reception from 2 to 5 at her residence, 1237 floor, in Moines. The decorations were in the foliage and added to the bea- rooms. The refreshments wed with the colors, white - wed with the colors, white - ried out in the color time of Beautiful Women, Fast Horses anime Spirits Brought. Inten Limelight. Frankfort, Oct. 9.—(Special.)—The Baptist Women's Educational Convention coined in this city, with a large number delegates in attendance. Some of the best specimens of Christian band, willing workers, for a cause too hi to be valued by words by the alous work of Mrs. Mary L. BrookeMiss Martha E. Williams, Rev. W. Silvey, Mrs. A. M. Campbell and Jas Lizzie Waters, who invited us to every moment of their time and energy with the co-operation of other Christian worker caring for delegates. We were ad to see all denominations joining and extending a Christian welcome to their homes and giving their time to the Mrs. Brooks was constant visitor for over two weeks, just as a bee, getting places for the delegates to be housed in the best homes, that they might receive the true old Kentucky breed. The frankfort people deserve much of their proportion as they were able to support these Christian workers. The convention these workers in the First Baptist Church, Mrs. Minnie E. Weward of LouiseLittle president. Rev. W. of the bybelfy opened the convention of their close and praise service, and after which it was turned 1 over to Madame President Stewart, Rev. E. S. Silvey, response Mrs Alice B. C. rcuter. Appointment made on credentials and finance. President's annual address, which was full of it. she said it was cheaper to build schoolhouses than to employ policemen, and this organization stands out for pure man and womanhood and against immorality and crime. She paid a little Louisianian great benefit to the people. She asked the white press to tell more about our good deeds and less of the crimes. Evening Session--Dervational Exercises; music, choir; welcome from the A. M. E. Church, Mrs. Thomas K. Robb; welcome from the Corinthian Church; welcome from the First Baptist Church Club, Miss M. E. Williams; welcome from the First Church Sunday School, Mr. T. L. Brooks; welcome from the First Baptist B. Y. P. U. Mr. Louis D. Williams; welcome from the First Baptist B. Y. P. U. Mr. Louis D. Straught; welcome from the Young Reapers, Miss Lettie Silly; welcome from the city, all departments, Dr. E. E. Underwood; response, Mrs. M. V. Parrish; educational sermon by Rev. Robert Mitchell, D. D. Friday Morning Session--Praise service; report of committee on enforcement School; visited Refugee School and the State Control Afternoon Session. — "Children's Hour" exercise by Children's Band of First Baptist Church; address, Supt. of Children's Band, Mrs. Eliza Emory. Evening Session. — Devotional exercise; music, chair; paper, Mrs. Eve Winters; music, chair; paper, Mrs. Tillie Graham; paper, Miss Elma Nutter; paper, Mrs. Virgie T. Horner; paper, Mrs. C. A. Boyd; paper, Miss Hattie C. Harris; paper, Mrs. George Walker; duet, Miss Ettes Anna Bank; bank, Mrs. Lizzie Pouse; bank, Mrs. Lizzie address, Rev. Wm. T. Amigor, D. D., president State University; solo, Mrs Geneva Bender; address, Rev. C. H. Parrish, D. D., moderator, General Association. A banquet was attended by First Baptist Church. A five-course menu was served by the Willing Workers for the Lord and everyone was clated. Saturday Morning Session. — Reports from societies; remarks by chairman of Board of Managers, Miss L. C. Critchley, board of missionaries, by Miss Hattie C. Harris and Mrs. Susie Mitchell. Evening Session—State University and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the emancipation; musical and literary program by former students of State University from adjoining counties, under the direction of Prof. Robert Mitchell, the late Gov. War and in Peace"; Mrs. J. Agro in Suedo; solo, Miss Virginia Carpenter; dramatic selection, Mr. Thaddeus Jones; solo, Mrs. R. C. Mitchel. Sunday Morning—Sermon, by Rev. Robert Mitchell; addresses by pastors, distinguished visitors and friends, Rev. Henry Allen Boyd representing the National Baptist Publishing Board; Rev. T. J. Smith, Prof. F. M. ood, "God Is Great"; Prof. R. Richardson, Prof. W. H. Fouse, Rev. Charles E. Stewart, Dr. J. H. Holmes, Prof. J. H. Garvin, Rev. W. P. Offert, former Congressman Geo. W. Murry, Rev. W. H. Brown, Mr. H. Haskins, Rev. Campbell, Rev. J. Francis Wilson, Mr. James Miner, Prof. Wm. H. Mayo, President G. P. Russell of the State University, Rev. H. K. Hennedy, Rev. W. H. K. Hennedy, Editor W. H. Stewart of the American Baptist, Editor Hardin Tolbert of the Frankfort Star, a semi-weekly. Mrs. W. W. Banks of Winchester is one of the most influential women of the state. Mrs. Banks is at the helm of a hospital movement in Winchester and is rendering yewman service for the humanity among our race. She is highly respected and admired, and colored. Mrs. Banks has been appointed by Governor McCreary to represent Kentucky in the 50th Anniversary of Negro Freedom Exposition. Mrs. L. B. Fouse of Lexington is a conspicuous character for the uplift of the race, president of the State Federaction, the national director of "Galdaea" a Christian organization of women, under the auspices of the Baptist denomination. "Metodas" is the name of the men's. These societies served to stigmatize our race from lower ideals. This organization was organized by Dr. Drickson of Atkinson. He was fast, and it behooves those who are eligible to become members at once. decoration. White and pink asters formed the center decorations. Mrs. Ervin was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Elnora H. Gresham. Mrs. Law is a fine person to meet and everyone present only wished she could remain longer. Mrs. Law is Most Noble Govetor. Mrs. Law is the one she left Wednesday morning and expressed her appreciation of Cedar Rapids people. . . Don't forget your paper at the shining stand. Get them to let you have the news of the race. The Defender fills the long felt want of every race loving it . . . or sale it. FANNIE BARRIER WILLIAMS LAUDS CHICAGO WOMEN Noted Writer Says on the Streets, In Public Assemblies and In Every Day Life They Seem Prosperous and Sufficient. HOME LIFE IMPROVED. By Fannie Barrier Williams. What is the status and general improvement of colored women of Chicago? Anything colored out of the question. Whatever the general improvement of the condition of women in the city, it is shared alike by all women who are susceptible to progress. To see Colored women on the streets, in public assemblies and in the everyday walks of life they altogether prosperous and sufficient, prejudice they seem to be confident of their own worth and hopeful for better conditions. One important evidence of progress is the enlargement and improvement of the home life of the Negro people. It or fifteen years ago they lived in districts of the city bor- tured that will be called the "slums." Wise of all that the morals and health conditions of their families. But it is now easy to discern a great improvement in this respect. Better economic conditions have enabled them to purchase and enjoy residences on some of the finest avenues and bourbards of the city. It scarcely need be stated that in reference to employment in the trades, shops and stores Colored women are the least favored of any class of women in the city, yet it is impossible that they be included and respected. While only a few colored women fortunate enough to gain positions in what are considered the higher callings, they are nevertheless industrious and increasingly willing to do what is required in order to earn a respectable living. About fifty Colored women have won positions as teachers in our mixed public schools. There is also a surprising number of young women hold positions as photographers. One young woman through civil service examination secured an important position with the board of education in Chicago and is now principal assistant superintendent of schools. Young Colored women may also be found acting as assistants in dental offices, as court stenographers, as demystified teachers, as department stores, as meat inspectors at the stockyards, a few in canning and hair factories, a few as clerks, and scores of them earn a comfortable livelihood by hair culturists in private families. Many in Business. In addition to these there are a number of Colored women who have their own millinery establishments, beauty shops and dressmaking and costuming parlor that are elegantly appointed and are also an increasing number of professional nurses, several of them holding positions as nurses in the public schools and members of the Visiting Nurses' Association. There are several Colored women connected with the juvenile court, acting as probation officers and as nurses in the court. There are half a dozen Colored women physicians, three dentists and one practicing attorney. Eight or ten young Colored women are employed in the public library. There is a large number of music teachers, both vocal and instrumental, and the dedication of progress young Colored women are eagerly crowding the night schools of the city in order to equip themselves for business positions. Praise for Plain Women. A class of women that cannot be ignored in this story of the life of the Colored Women of the South, women who work with their hands in the humble walks of life, as cooks, housecleaners, laudresses, caretakers and domesties. One of the most interesting sights in our public streets in the early morning hours is the large army of Colored women going in all directions to their day's work. These women deserve great credit for their work, and their bands in helping to provide a living for themselves and their families. Another phase of the life of these Colored women is their passion for organization. There are clubs for the study of clivics, social clubs to promote the refinements of life, clubs for children, religious organizations in the interest of churches, and a number of social settlements and secret societies. The most important undertaking among Colored women is the establishment of a home. It was organized and then porposed some years ago for the purpose of giving shelter and protection to the young Colored women who wander into Chicago unacquainted with the snare and pitfalls of a great city, where they can find shelter, simply furnished, and offers a home for young women until they have secured employment and one to which they can appeal and find a welcome at any time. Mrs. L. A. D. Avis is the founder and promoter of this enlightening club, and the club of Colored women who look after and support this noble work. The Right to Vote. A new and important responsibility has come to Chicago women in the franchise. It is believed that this power granted to the women of the state of Illinois is going to lift Colored women to new importance as citizens. The women of Chicago are eagerly preparing themselves to do their whole duty. They believe that they now have an effective weapon with which to combat prejudice and discrimination of all kinds. There need be no anxiety as to the conduct of the women of Chicago. They have had a large and variegated experience in organizations, and we expect to see in them an exhibition of the best there is in the Colored race. This splendid extension of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments will make things possible and open up opportunities for the heretofore been closed to Colored women. It is the hope of the leaders of the race that these new citizens will cultivate whatever is best in heart and mind that will enable them to meet the common tasks of life as well as the opportunities with confidence and hope. CHICAGO ARMSTRONG LEAGUE. The Chicago Armstrong League of Hampton Students mct at Mrs. Clark Buster's, 5426 South Dearborn street, Tuesday evening, October 6, at 8 a.m. The students will order by Vice President J. B. Street. The business was transacted very rapidly, after when a special program was rendered. The club was favored with several musical selections by some of the invited guests. The art students and the work were completed. All of the members and friends were glad to see Miss Lula V. Wilson after being away for several months. Mrs. Buster entertained the club in 'the real Hampton style. The next meeting will be at the Brown's, 4840 Dearborn street, the first Tuesday in November. WAYS AND MEANS SOCIETY The Ways and Means Society of Grace Presbyterian; Church will meet at the residence o. Mrs. E. F. Allay, 4328 Forrestville avenue. Monday at 10 a.m. Mrs. F. F. Allay, m. Mrs. Clara Studmire, president, m. Mrs. Mara B. Mitchell, secretary. COLONIAL CLUB. The Colonial Club held its regular weekly meeting at the home of Ralph Foster, 5434 Dearborn Street, Wednesday, September 30. The business for the event was the coming of the coming. After the business the host served a delightful lunch. THE PINK ROSE CLUB. The Pink Rose Club met at the residence of, Mrs. F. Strike, 2196 East Forty-third Street, Monday evening, October 5. The honors of the evening were given to Mrs. C. W. Henderson and Mr. Clay Childs. BETHEL LITERARY CLUB The first meeting for the season of the Beaumont Literary Club will be held on Friday afternoon, October 11, at 4 o'clock. This club has done great things in the literary field in Chicago and will continue to do this season. Fine programs will be offered. POINSETTIA CLUB Poinsettia Embroidery Club met at the residence of Mrs. May Granberry, 3645 Forest avenue, Monday, October 5. Mrs. Butler is the instructor for girls in embroidery to bring a very hard to bring the club up to a high standard in embroidery work. FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER. October 11 at 4 p. m. Mr. B. F. Moseley will speak on "The World's Greatest Exhibit." Mr. Hilbert will give several piano selections. This will be a private program and deserves a large attendance. The domestic science classes Saturday morning at 9:30 are well attended and taught by competent young women from the higher schools of the city. The dressmaking class taught by Mrs. Hattie Jemison. Mrs. Antoinette Crump-Cone reorganized the club with officers to be elected next Saturday. They are preparing for a concert, and the latter part of the week at her former home in Coldwater, Mich. Professor Lewis of Raymond school gave an address to the Woman's Club Tuesday, stating that the need of a playground in neighborhood was of great need to the school. There is a $1,500 bathroom equipment it is not in operation because of the lack of an attendant. He urged the co-operation of the club in bringing sentiment to bear in the board of education that these necessities might be given us. THE PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE The Negro Progressive League meet last Sunday in its regular Sunday afternoon meeting at 3811 Wabash avenue. The program for the afternoon was rendered by the junior department of the league, which was fine. The principal speaker was Mr. Edward Cook county, who delivered an illustrated lecture, pointing out on the map a certain school section in Cook county that was doing active work the year around. He explained that the children would go to school nine months, and the other three were spent in gardening, thereby giving employment opportunities for the children around. He paid a tribute to the work of the Progressive League and to the splendid work which is being accomplished by Tuskegee and Hampton Institutes and said that there was no greater educator in the world than the Hon. Booker Washington at the head of Tuskegee institutes and any man to be vited to address the league, and that he considered himself being honored to be there and that he would always avail himself of the opportunity of explaining this feature of the work at any time and any place when convenient to himself and the people. He turned aside long enough to be B. Turner present nominee for representative from the first senatorial district to the legislature. EUREKA FINE ART CLUB The Eureka Fine Art Club met Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Carrie Bell, 3231 Dearborn street. There was a large attendance and much business was transacted. Several visitors were present and expressed themselves as much pleased with the work which was being accomplished through this club. Mrs. Lou Eila Young, the president, exchanged assistance with the assistance which she had obtained from time to time in her work from the active officers and members of the club. LOW TWELVE CLUB The Low Twelve Club was " addressed Sunday by B. Christian. He spoke on "Your Support to Afro-American Interests." He urged that the club aid all race enterprises and endowments that are in bi-news. Kindly insert name and address of officers of the clubs reported in these columns. Do this in your next correspondence. We want them on file. CHICAGO UNION CHARITY CLUB. The Chicago Union Charity Club were entertained by Mrs. Kate Johnson at her residence, $127 Dearborn at her residence, $127 present. Refreshments were served. STANDARD LITERARY. The Standard Literary Society of the Olvet Baptist Church, 27th and Dearborn streets, will begin its winter's meetings Sunday, Oct. 11, 1914. The minutes' floor discussion. The general public is cordially invited to attend. Alpha Suffrage Club Big Mass Meeting Owing to the small registration last Saturday, the Alpha Suffrage club is making an especial effort to reach the women. There will be a big mass meeting at Bethel church, corner 300th and Dearborn streets, Monday evening, Oct. 12th, 8 o'clock. The meet will be for the women of the ward and county. Miss Mary McDowell and Miss Harriet Vitium will speak. Miss Jane Addams has been invited, also the men of our race who are running on the county commissioners' ticket. As it is the last night before registration, the club is very anxious to have a meeting. We are daily invited to be present and help make "County Commissioners' Night" a success. Good music. MEN'S CIVIC CLUB. The Men's Civic club meets every Tuesday evening at 3005 State street, at 8 o'clock. The club is busy now working in the interest of the Isaac Bond case. They hope to be able to accomplish something definite in the future. The club and Lucas in their worthy effort to vindicate Bond. A cordial invitation is extended to all men to be present next Tuesday evening. NEGRO FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE. The league is preparing to have an interesting program at its regular Sunday afternoon meeting, Sunday, Oct. 11th, at 4 o'clock sharp. Among occurrences afflicted up, will be recent occurrences afflicted up, General discussion will follow. Skeleton Is Proof. That California was at one time the home of almost every kind of animal has received further proof by the discovery of a skull and other bones of a huge wild boar in Imperial valley. The find was made on a big ranch, where a tractor plow was breaking up one tusk of the great big lion just fraction of being 10 inches long. The other is broken. Gunpowder and Dynamite While both gunpowder and dynamite are explosives, they fall into different structural classifications. Gunpowder is a nitro compound, the mite is a nitro compound—that is, the former is a combination of nitrogen solution mixed with other ingredients, and the latter is a compound of nitrate by a porous insert gold material. Time's Regret. Time brings only one regret—that we had not more joy in the things that were, more belief, more patience, more love, more knowledge of the world, more out, more willingness to help toward the final result—Jennie June. Comfortably Fixed Student (to visit), as they settled down for a chat)—I am extremely satisfied with my apartments. I have a dining room, a study, smoking room, and bedroom, and just think how convenient—all in one!" He Was Right Antiquated female—"My dear friends I do not believe manslaughter should be punished by death." "No," said a mean man in the audience, "it is bad enough that there should be one man less." Tackling a Hospice Tool "I am now engaged on a beautiful design for a new coin," said the artist. "I don't see why we need it," replied Miss Cayenne. "You can't make money so good looking as to render it any more popular than it already in." Humorous Artist—I've brought you an original funny joke this time. A friend of mine thought of it." Editor (after reading it)—"Yes, it is funny; prefer the drawing that was published with it in the seventieth!"—Punch. True to Type. The Customer—"These grand opera phonograph records are no good. I can't get anything out of half of them." The Salesman—"They are our finest record." The Editor—"When these records will sing, They's so temperamental."—London Opinion The Union of Ireland In 1688, the year of the accession of William III, the export of linen from Ireland barely reached $30,000 worth; in 1741 it reached $3,000,000; in 1779, $7,500,000, and in 1825 the declared value was $14,455,090. Daily Thought. And if we find but one to whom we can speak out our hearts freely, with whom we can walk in love and simplicity without dissimulation, we have no ground of quarrel with the world or God.—Stevenson. Something for Nothing Something can never be got for nothing, repeats the wayside philosopher. On the contrary, there are some things that can be got for nothing. Love is one, when it's unrequited. Advice is another. Artistic "There!" said Mr. Nagg, after a labored explanation of why he had stayed out so late; "I hope this is satisfactory." "It is more than satisfactory," Mr. Nagg told him, "it is simply beautiful." Department of M. Health, Blackburn, David, 74 yrs, 2626 Austin av, oct 4. Blackburn, Lulu, 55 yrs, 3702 State st. Sept. 29. Cascade angle, 44 yrs, 3607 Calmet av. Sept. 29. Evans, G4, 62 yrs, 3202 La Salle st. Hayes, Emma, 41 yrs, 5244 La Salle st. Johnson, Thomas, 51 yrs, 35 W. 22nd st. Johnson, Thomas, 29 yrs, 2544 State st. Sept. 29. Riley, Larn, 16 yrs, 364 E. 30th st. Oct. Williams, Eatella, 1 yr, 47 W. 19th st. Funeral of M. J. M. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Johnson, 1268 Milwaukee avenue, returned to Chicago Monday morning from Louisville, Ky., where they went to bury Mr. Johnson's brother, Mr. T. M. Johnson, who died here on Sept. 29, Mrs. Johnson, 4221 Evans avenue, the deceased's daughter, accompanied them. The deceased was an old resident of Chicago and a well known Pulman man porter. He had been ill for some time and resided with Mr. and Mrs. He was a street street up until his death. He was a member of Golden Fleece Lodge No. 1615 and of the Patrarchs, who communicated with the lodges in Louisville, Ky., who buried him with all the honors of order Sunday from the residence of South Church, Mrs Mary E. Walker, 432 South 19th street, Louisville, Ky. GUESS WHO DEPARTMENT Was seen at the Darkness Politics with a friend in the sufferer is she a S. Louis girl, E. T. B. Louis Who had to tear a page out of the book that she eighteen? Oh, you M. La! Oh, you M. La! The 21st street doll is is constantly seen with the Chevallier Club E. W. 2. W. 2. W. there is 2. J. The Belles of the society society are K. M. M. A. M. A. are they. The dude is who is making fast time for the game. The dude doesn't blame you a bit. A, S, for you are the only one she seems to care for. You, you, you, you hold him any more? You, you, E, L. The Cheater! Club dude is who strung out HILLIES!? You, you, W, W. The To, until dude is who needs to be a job and get out of the barrel? R. F is he. The doll M. P. is who says she likes W. B. and L. J.? Jickey Hair Growing College MADAME NEWFILL Principal We do all that we teach — and all line one Our Judi Hair Grower is quantized to grow one inch of Hair per month of Instructions and we have a special Newell's Special Shampoo 80 per jar. *Needlety Face Piercing is the best. All klien wanted. For particulars seed stamped envelope. Phone Auto 29204 4723 State Street CHICAGO, ILL. A WARRIOR WITH A SWORD A HOME WITH A WOODEN HOUSE LIFE IS WAR $200.00 to $500.00 Down will Buy You a Home. Why Delay Lincoln State Bank of Chicago SAY YOU 8:11 AT IN THE DEBs If You Want the Best Rooms With the Best Families in the Best Localities, at 3556 Calumet Avenue. Phone Doug. 7015. TO RENT-TWO-TO-EIGHT APARTMENTS. 3728 CALMET AV, PHONE DOUGLAS furnished front room; steam heat and hot water; room red couple; bath and all other modern conveniences 357 42nd ST, PHONE OAKLAND AV, Nicely furnished rooms; nice warm heat for winter; furnace and stone drain for winter; furnished room for people in family of 10-11 3255 HIDES AV, PHONE DOUGLAS furnished rooms; all modern conveniences; furnished room for good accommodations for first-class per- son 3250 LANGLEY AV, TOP FLAT, PHONE automatic 3252-4 large room; suit- able for a couple or two guests, very re- asonable 3241 VERON AV, and FLAT- NEATLY furnished, light and airy rooms; bat and water; suitable for man and wife and child 3240 FRAIRIE AV, and FLOOR- LARGE furnished, room, airy and light; ad- justed, comforted steam, hot and cold; runoff for janitorial services; suitable for man and woman; convenient to surface and quiet, ideal home, call Douglas 5859 3245 WAUASH AV, 1st FLAT, PHONE Drexel 3168-Neatly furnished room; heat and hot water; furnished room for people in family of 10-11 and all other modern conveniences; suitable for single gentleman. 10-17 3206 INDANA AV, 3V 5FLAT—NICELY airy, suitable for single man or man and airy, suitable for camellia for right party. Phone Douglas 395 3215 RHODES AV, PHONE DOUGLAS 3839—Nice rooms, suitable for light housekeeping; all modern conveniences. 18-17 3623 LAPAYETTE AV—A LOVELY large front room; suitable for man and airy, furnished, all modern conveniences; good erence required. 10-12 3623 FOREST AV, PHONE DOUGLAS 3363—Light room; furnished, steam-heated rooms, airy, few doors from car line. Apply hot water; few doors from car line. Apply WARAHI AV, 2nd FLAT, PHONE Kenwood 3363—Light room; furnished, steam-heated all other modern conveniences; suitable for man and wife or single parties; very unfurished; terms very reasonable. Apply Mrs. Leonard. 10 3246 15th ST. — INSPECTABLE couple would share 5 room apartment with man and wife; all modern conveniences; hot water year round; near 3 car lines. 10-17 3246 PAIRIE AV—NICELY FUR- ished; all other modern conveniences; hot water year round; near 3 car lines. 10-17 3246 PAIRIE AV—NICELY FUR- ished; all other modern conveniences; hot water year round; near 3 car lines. 10-17 3246 PAIRIE AV—NICELY FUR- ished; all other modern conveniences; hot water year round; near 3 car lines. 10-17 3066 PRAIRIE AVE. PHONE DOUGLAS 6439 - furnished or unfurnished rooms; heat, hot water, $2.50 per week up. 3067 WABASH AVE. 5D FLAT PHONE 6439 - furnished and side rooms; steam heat; modern and side rooms; steam heat; modern and desirable parties. 3068 PRAIRIE AVE. PHONE DOUGLAS 6439 - furnished and light rooms; conveniences all modern. 3069 FIVE-100M FLAIR $18; OPEN PLUMING, gas range, porch; all modern im- pression conveniences; Apply 2584 Ver- ion Ave. top flat. 3070 BIOSIES DOUGLAS PHONE DOUGLAS 6439 - nicely furnished light and airy rooms; convenient to surface and elevated conveniences; near car line. 3071 4417 N. PAULINA ST. PHONE EDGE- amount of hot water; comfortably heated; convenient to surface and elevated car security privileges; near car line. Phone 78904 or Douglas 4423. 3072 PRAIRIE AV.—NICELY FUR- nished near car line. Phone 78904 or Douglas 4423. 3073 CALUMET AVE.—ONE OR TWO only two in kitchen; steam heat and modern conveniences; near car line. CAPITAL, $200,000.00 A BOLLARD BANK FEDERAL BANK OF THE UNITED STATES NICKELS CREASES This Registering Home Bank FREE to our Savings Depositors; will direct you saving and keep you at it. A Saving Account will first step to wealth. Open are with room; all modern conveniences. 8-10 515 BOWEN AV. NEAR ST. LAWYER and dry rooms. in a quiet family; fur- niture or uninterrupted; water hot water heat; no children; $110 per month. 8-10 375 RHODES AV. atl. FLAET-NEATY and dry rooms; two women or man and wife convenienced; steam heat. 8-10 cold water. 3411 FOREST AV--LARGE FRONT room, two closets, with running water, heat and cold; private family; neatly furnished. Phone Dugout 6931. 3-10 mished rooms; stem, heat, cutlure for wife or wife or gentleman; convenient to convenient to FOR SALE. OWNER, LEAVING TOWN, MUST SELL dandy 10, roomy, stylish modern real- tion, gas, electric light fixtures, brick barn, gas, electric light fixtures, will get a dump truck. We will get a dump truck. On presale will show. Bowers, Lehbrand & O'Flenr, 521 Indian ave. Phone Douglas 128. 10 ROOMING HOUSE FOR SALE - BEST sale at once. 3213 Prairie Ave. must sell at once. 3213 Prairie Ave. HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE AT A GREAT SACHIPICE for three days, three 3-room brick houses, two 2-room brick houses, all ill clear, no mortgage, close to the 143rd street car line, two bunks from 143rd street car line, two bunks from 143rd street car line, E. 431 street from 2 to 4 o'clock, beginning the second until gold. Every evening the second until gold. BUSINESS CHANCES. BAKERY FOR SALE-FIRST-CLASS the very best. Owner compiled to give up business on account of health; will provide reasonable terms. Living rooms store. Apply at once 3411 State COMI. The owner wanted at once Call 3211 Stall DOUGLAS WANTED — RESIDENCE CORP mainturer, hair dresser, crea- tress, having a clientele or selling from house to house, including anyone' associated with her. to handle O-Do-Cure, the New Do- good money and give full value to any good money and give full value to any wanted. See our ad clewahaw in the Defender. Write, telephone or call on us. Dresser, dressing room. Gas Hik. Chicago, Ill. Telephone Central 6585. SMALL BOY WANTED. SMALL, BOY WANTED for VAUDE- net that can dance. Good salary Harvey, care of The Chicago Defend LOANS Furniture, Pianos, Etc., and plain note, quick, polite service and strictly private. BAKER & CO 105 W. Monroe St., Cor. Cl. Fifth Floor, Room 501 Phone Randolph, 3288 The above company is recommender Defender. Bank of Chicago SUPERVISION North State Street GO, ILL. 200 SURPLAY 8201 Commercial Banking Savings and Checkl. Accounts Foreign Exchange Safety Deposit Yours Mortgages and Bonds 3% Interest on Savin Deposits Your Patronage Sr Depository and Currency est, Confidential to & marchal National Bank Chicago, IL. UNDER AT ALL CONDITIONS 21 A. ALLEN Impressive Memorial Services Held in Los Angeles for Noted United States Soldier and Founder of the Town of Allens- worth. (Special to The Chicago Defender). Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 9—The life of the late Lieutenant Colonel Allen Allensworth was honored in eulogy and in song at the large memorial service conducted at the First A. M. E Church at 2 p. m. Sunday, September 27. Rev. J. 2 p. M. McCoy, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, of which the Rev. J. 2 p. M. McCoy was under whose auspices the service was held, directed the services. A combined choral chorus was directed by Professor Greer. Scripture reading prayer and songs composed the devotional portion of the service. Resolutions from various societies and organizations from read, as was also a Greggs of the A. M. E Church, who was away from the city. American flags made up the decorations. The memorial service was one of the most impressive, eulogies being delivered by former associates, pastors, soldiers, judges and prominent citizens of both races. The memory of Colonel Allenworth, the preacher, leader, military man, the founder of the colony of Allenworth, was eloquently exiled by the Revs. J. D. Gordon, E. W. Kinchen, H. C. Anderson, Professor Charles Alexander and others. Sole by Rev. A. Tulane. Men P E Judge Pierce P E Oshorn and other causes of prominence in 6 The Late Lieutenant Colonel Allen Allenworth, U. S. A. civic or military circles glowing tributes also. The various and broad- minded activities of the long and use- ful life of Colonel Allenworth, race interest and religious en- gagement, regardless of denomination, e evidenced by this service. The name of "all" passed into famous his- reverenced by men without dis- tinction of race, of class or of religion, he services closed with the singing of "The Star Spangled Banner" by Mrs. T. A. Cole, supported by the chorus and audience. Rev. McCoy pro- nounced the benediction. MRS MOLLIE PHILLIPS BUYS CHICAGO PROPERTY Mrs. Mollie Phillips, the wife of James Henry Phillips, formerly of Chicago, now residing in New York City, said a short business trip to this city, giving last Wednesday the 23d, and ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clemens, 5241 Wabash avenue, came for the purpose of closing at for some property for which she been negotiating through P. Meiner. The purchase is a two-fatick and stone, six and seven rooms, nicely modern building, located on one of the principal streets near Garland boulevard. The deal having been settled, Mrs. Phillips returned to her one in New York, leaving on the on train Sunday, September 27. GRAND PRE ABROAD. o Attorney Makes Trip Around World—Dodges "War Zone." Olney Grand Pre sent a letter to he Defender this week, stating he had been around the world. He has visited Jerusalem, Cairo, Bombay,pe Town, Aden, Liberia and other s. Attorney Grand Pre left the same time Dr. H. R. Smith or London. He is a member of eighth Regiment Band, but has to keep out of the "war sent his best regards to Denison, hoping he county commissioner. VALDOSTA, GA. sta, Ga., Oct. 9.—Miss Parille was married Thursday night . I. Moby, a well-known buslman.-Miss Ethel Williams has ned from Way Cross, Ga., Miss E. Franklin, married . Jacksonville, Fla., Pur- he Chicago Defender from John le. 'OLE RETURNS D.M. LOUISVILLE, KY Tom Cole, one of the proprietors of Cole and Cattin Hotel, 35th street streets, returned to the city teaday from Louville, Ky., he went to his sister, Mrs. Smith, who was ill. Upon the of her brother she began to 'he will live now with her ter, Mrs. Preston Bell, of the 1. Mr. Cole saw many of his y friends, among them being le Lewis," in civil war veteran. A GENUINE POMADE. Hair Pomade is not a vase it a real Pomade. It softens lightens the hair and holds it Ak your drugglet for Hay's made, or put on the Crown Stist and State streets. al hair Pomade. Ask for NT LEAGUE 3 SEGREGATION The Chicago Defender.) Mass., Oct. 9.—The National But Equal Rights League is everything possible to get members of Congress right on the race question. To that end they are asking Afro-Americans to find out how they stand who want the suffrage of the Afro-American: Please state: 1st. Will you, if elected, seek to prevail upon the Secretary of the Treasury and the Postmaster General to abolish such segregation of colored government employees as has been instituted under them as to restroom, eating, working and toilet facilities? 2nd. Will you use your influence, voice and vote against bills to segregate colored clerks and to establish Jim-Crow cars in the District of Columbia? 3rd. Will you use your influence, voice and vote against bills making it time or colored and non-colored persons to marry in the District of Columbia? 4th. You will favor the enforcement of the 14th and 15th Amendments now notoriously nullified in certain states? An early answer will be appreciated. MISS KATHERINE KENT ARRIVES HOME SAFELY (Special to The Chicago Defender). Birmingham, Ala., Oct. 9.—Miss Katherine Kent of this city, who has been visiting Mrs. Annette Troutman, Chicago, Ill., arrived home safely. When seen by a Defender reporter, she was entertained in the 'Windy City' and the beautiful parks and the most interesting sights of that thriving city. I was delighted to see the new 8th Regiment Armory and to meet a number of its substantial business men." NEWS AND GOSSIP IN THE FRATERNAL WORLD J. P. Mays, Grand Presiding Prince, Knights and Daughters of Tabor, or vanished a tent of Maids and Pates Sat October 3rd, at 3:26 LaSalle School. SHE SAW MANY STARS. One night last week Mrs. Cranshaw, 2805 Wabash avenue, was initiated into the mysteries of the Order of Eastern Star. A reporter for the Chicago Defender passing the lodge hall met her as she came down the stairs. The lady seemed dazed and he profiled his arm. He wanted to hall a street car but the flaring headlight caused her to mutter something about the star of the East setting in the West. At last her home was reached. Mr. Cranshaw was anxiously awaiting her. Mr. Cranshaw was still somewhat frightened, what frightened passing team was some sort of "William Goat." "See the stars," exclaimed the lady as her husband closed the door. UNION CITY, TEMP. Union City, Tenn. Oct. 9—Sunday was the last Sunday in this association year. Rev. H. C. Harris, with his delegates, leaves Monday evening for Jackson, where the Oblun River As- Not convenes, or which rev. H. Harris is moderator. Pilgrim Rest H. Harris jumps. Jone good work this year with Rev. H. Harris. The church has been successful financially and the spiritual condition is good. Rev. Harris is a shepherd that need be coveted by any flock. There have been 38 additions to the church this year. Rev. Harris preached two sermons Sunday. His subject Sunday Light was "God's Betrothal to His Church." Collection from church was $43.83; collection of committee on education and missions, $6.38. * * Wednesday the faculty was agreeably surprised when in answer to a summons to come to the dining room of the domestic science department to find a real well-cooked, well-seasoned vegetable dinner—indeed, a three-room kitchen—furnished by Miss Dodson, one of the teachers in the primary department, and Miss Fort, the domestic science teacher, and prepared by the girls under the supervision of Miss Fort. The teachers enjoyed the treat. Mrs. Hattie Morton has returned from Dawson Springs, after a few days' visit there on business. * * * One of the most necessary but unique calls was that made by the president and members of the White Rose Quilting Club. After duly announcing name, on last Thursday said club, with several of the best citizens of the city, met in East View cemetery for the purpose of showing honor and respect to the dead by cleaning and beautifying the cemetery. The men present worked very faithfully; also the ladies took active part. At noon a very excellent dinner was served by the ladies of said club and other citizens, who conated and responded very liberally, working together made the occasion a grand as well as a successful one. The ladies graduated for this movement. * * * After an absence of more than seven years, the stork again visited the home of Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Fowkines, 408 East Matthews street, Oct. 2, and left a beautiful ten-pound baby boy. He will be known as William Lorenzo Fowkines, Jr. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Rev. Fowkines is very much delighted over his arrival. * * * The stork also visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard King Oct. 1 and left a very beautiful little girl. They are reported doing nicely. * * * The remains of Mrs. Joella Cross were carried to Dyersburg last Tuesday. Her funeral was held at Attomac's Temple C. M. E. Church. The following accompanied the remains: Mrs. Alenla Borse, Mr. Andrew Cross, Mrs. Alenla Ferguson. * * * Mrs. Hattie Brooks of Trenton is in town for a few days, visiting Mrs. Florence Cole on College street. * * * Mr. John Morris of Champaign, Ill., is in town for a few days, visiting Mrs. Charlie Wells. * * * Mrs. Tommy Roblinson of Dyersburg has moved to the city to live with his mother, Mrs. Mollie Crawford. REGISTER OCT. 13 TUESDAY, OCT. 13, IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER. DON'T FAIL TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVE NOT. MUST REGISTER IF YOU WANT TO BE IN THE NOVEMBER ELEV. N. WOMEN REGISTER. YOU TEE COUNTS THE SAME AS 1 HUSBANDS OR SWEET- HEL. 1 POLLS OPEN 6 A. M. AND CLC 18 P.M. C7060 These three men were decorated with the Order of the iron Cross for conspicuity bravery in battle. There is no sign of either heartily or helplessly could men ever be the ungodly spirit that dominates the soldiers. The soldiers could never enter the heart of these graves black silhouettes. WITH KNELLE MOON, BRIDE OF WEDNESDAY NIGHT. Miss Irene McCoy, winner of the Chicago popularity contest, was married on Wednesday evening, Oct. 7, toMr. H. B. Grins at her home, 6328 Eberhart avenue. MISS SCHWENDEL A FALL DEBUTANTE A "coming out" party was given Miss Suzanne Schwenche at 3434 Dearborn street on Oct. 7 from 8 to 12 p.m. by Mr. and Mrs. Amos Rice, who presented Miss Suzanne with a beautiful diamond ring (18 years in August). Miss C. O. Seboye, of the Mount Glenwood Cemetery Association, sent a large bouquet of white roses to the girls. Miss Seboye also sent a large bouquet of pink roses. There were many beautiful presents given her and sent from out of town, also many more flowers sent. Miss Schwenche, the debutante, wore delicate green silk embroidered chiffon over white silk, which was trimmed with shadow lace, carried basket of white flowers. Miss Thelma Price, daughter of Ms. and Mrs. Chas. Price, who assisted in receiving guests, wore pink silk, trimmed in white, carried basket of pink flowers. Lunchon and refreshments were served and birthday cake cut. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Amos Rice, Mrs. Anna Schwendel, Mrs. Chas. Price, Miles Ruth Price, Thema Price, Rosale Jackson, Asnate Sawthin, Chloe Shaffner, Hattiemay Woods, Desarah Turner, Albretta Amis, Excel Hurd, Nannie Graham, Mildred McCutcheon, Irene Graham, Clyde Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lillard, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Anis, Carrol, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Armour Henderson, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Clarence Lightfoot, Mr. Robt. Lightfoot, Mr. Ross Allen, Mr. James Footson, Mr. Leo White, Artie Frazier, Mr. Harper Jackson, Mr. Ben). Amis AFRO-AMERICAN STOREKEEPERS GAIN BY JEWISH HOLIDAYS "It's an ill wind that blows nobody good" was proven this week by race storekeepers along State and Dearborn streets in increased trade during the two days that the Jewish people closed their places during their holiday season. It is estimated that several thousand people dealt in stores that they entered for the first time. Another fact brought out was the need of a first-class fish market and a well-organized grocery店 in the 7000 block on State street. Up-to-date installations of this kind are needed all over the city, and it is suggested that only those experienced in these lines should conduct them. MISS MABEL SMITH CELERATES BIRTHDAY (Special to The Chicago Defender.) indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 9—Miss Mabel Smith, stenographer for the Indianapolis Freeman, celebrated her eightth birthday here Sunday. Her mother, Mrs. H. S. Smith of Chicago, ill, was here to serve the dinner, it being prepared by the Chicago caterist. Miss Smith received a number of remembrances. JUDGE T. F. SCULLY WOULD SEND "GUN TOTERS" TO PRISON "Pistols Are Made to Kill and for No Other Purpose," Jurist Tells Council in Asking Authority for Courts to Imprison "Gunner." The Chicago Defender's crusade against the armed bullies and notorious criminals is being taken up on all sides. The council committee on crime is making an exhaustive investigation of the city's vicious elements. A Chicago daily newspaper, commenting editorially on the matter, said: Pistols Made to Kill. "Pistols are made to kill, and for no other purpose," pointedly remarked Judge Thomas F. Scully to the council committee on crime in urging authority for the courts to send certain classes of "gun-toters" to prison without the alternative of a fine. Judge Caverly strongly seconded the recommendation as the way to make an end of the "gunman." Both jurists referred especially to the cases of persons who had been convicted of crimes of violence and were found carrying pistols. Both held, of course, that the courts should be allowed a certain discretion when a person was first offender or a mature man who could give some reasonable explanation for his conduct. Then they would impose only a fine. Away With the "Gun-Toters." There are legitimate occasions in this and every other community for exercising the constitutional right to "keep and bear arms." There is the case of the collector who often has far to go with his funds after nightfall. There is the case of the house in the outskirts subject to the visitations of sturdy beggars. For the latter, however, a shotgun is a better protection than a pistol. There is also a class of "gun-toters" other than the man with a criminal record with whom the courts should deal rigorously, for their own protection as well as the community's. These are the young fellows who, think it "many" to "go armed." They are not all products of the slums. $M_{fellow}$ of them are to be found in quite prosperous and "respectable" neighborhoods. Quite a number of homicides by mere youths are the outcome of this "gun-toting" habit. Such a case was on trial in the criminal court only a few days ago. Such boys and young men need convincing that "gun-toting" is not what they falsely regard it, but rather what they are accustomed to themselves, since "pistols are made to kill, and for no other purpose." "Race Pugilists Losing Out as Winners Is Claim." Under this caption The Chicago Defender published an account of merits of the present applicants for honors in the prize ring. The fight fans were asked to reply. Here is the first one: 1533 Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 5, 1914. Sporting Editor:—I read an article in last week's issue of The Chicago Defender stating where the Afro-American pugilists have gone back. I just want to mention that the writer of the piece which you published has overlooked the fact or at least the writer didn't care to mention, the black demon among the bantamweights and othersweights. No doubt the writer of a piece heard of California Kid Finnley. Finney's reputation is known all over the country. They meet and defeated the best boys in the world at his weight. His record covers over 150 actual ring battles including over fifty knockouts. Critics all over the country proclaim Finney the bantamweight champion of the world, another Joe Gans and the greatest black fighting machine of the day, barring none. G. M. JAVALAH. 2400 St. Pittsburgh, Pa. LEXINGTON, MO. Lexington, Mo. Oct. 9—Wendell Allen of Independence Wash. was in the city last week visiting friends. The young man was looking well and his many friends were glad to see him, especially the girls, as he was a great favorite among them during the two years' time his father, Rev. J. H. Allen, was pastor of the Zion A. M. E. Church in this city. * ** The concert given at Zion A. M. E. Church last Wednesday night by Mr. E. B. Conway and his quartet was fine, Mr. Conway himself being a splendid artist. The boys did well in their singing and were accompanied by Miss Helen Q. Brooks, who rendered some excellent music. The concert merited a larger attendance. Refreshments were served in the basement of the church. * ** The funeral services of Mr. Lewis Curtis were held from the Second Baptist Church Friday, Oct. 2, at 2:30, and were in charge of K. of P. lockup. Rev. R. W. Williams conducted the services, assisted by Revs. Brooks and Johnson. Mr. Curtis was a faithful worker in the church, having been a member over 35 years. He leaves a wife, daughter, two sons and other relatives and a friend of friends to mourn his loss. The pastors were able to rest in Northern Carmel, and to mourn Oct. 4. A was a glorious day at Zion A. M. E. Church. The pastor, Rev. B. Brooks, delivered two interesting monies, one at 11 a. m. and one at 3 p. m. The pastors and congregations of Old Grove and Mayflower churches worshiped with them. Dinner was served in the basement at 1:30 p. m. In the evening the pastors and congregation of St. John's M. E. and the Second Baptist Church worshiped with them. Rev. R. W. Williams of the Second Baptist Church delivered the service. The choir rendered excellent music. The collections during the day amounted to $25 or $40. * ** Rev. W. B. Brooks left Tuesday morning for Kansas City, Mo., to attend the annual conference, which is to be held at Ebenezer Church. It is hoped that he will be returned for another year. The amount of dollar money raised has not been reported. A large crowd attended the night services. * ** The Lexington Cubs held their second game of baseball with the Tigers Sunday afternoon. In this game the Tigers defeated the Cubs by a score of 11 to 5. Hayden was in the box and delivered the goods, while Jaybird stood behind the hat. Hueston and Jeff Thirkles are doing fine work, also our friend Supper. He only has one eye, but gets the ball just the same. HEAD OF CITY SCHOOLS RECOMMEND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES The importance of a high school education will be felt now that the business men of Chicago will be urged to choose those to work who have completed a high school education. Every boy and girl should take advantage of the educational opportunities offered by the public schools of this city. The day is not distant before no place can be used to work unless you have high school qualifications. The idea is recommended by Mrs. Ella Flag Young. The CHICAGO DEFENDER has urged every mother and father not to be satisfied with their boy or girl merely going to the second year and then quitting. Now, the business men will ask your son or daughter, are they a graduate before they will be given a respectable position. The DEFENDER again argues that every young boy or girl who is in school remain there and cannot get out to return now. "The hand writing on the wall." ROBERT P. CAMPBELL DIES AT COLUMBIA, S. C. (Special to The Chicago Defender). Columbia, S. C., Oct. 8, Mr. Robert P. Campbell, age 55 years 6 months and 26 days, died here last week of Bright's disease. He had been in poor health for several years and an invalid for nearly a year. There was no man in Columbia more serviceable to his fellowmen than Mr. Robert Campell. He attended Howard School and Columbia University when members of the race were admitted. He was one of a family of 16 children. The funeral services were held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. Print officiating. LAWRENCE CHENAULT RECOVERS SIGHT Mr. Lawrence Chenault, the well-known actor, who was stricken blind about ten days ago, has sufficiently recovered his sight to go about unattended. His associates are jubilant, while his religious friends see in the man his sight an act of divine providence. He delight his promise to put his talents to better use when he asked them to pray for him. REV. WILLIAM GRAY IMPROVES Rev. William Gray, 3666 Wabash avenue, who was injured in an automobile accident September 23, is recovering satisfactorily from his injuries. His right leg, which was broken in two places, is responding to medical treatment, but the bruises in the right side give the well-known divine great pain. Dr. James R. White say that his patient is doing fine. THE MASTER Gus Rhodes, From His Latest Photograph. The above cut is from a photograph of Gus Rhodes, received by his parents this week. Gus the readers of the Chicago Defender knight, is a patron of Jack Johnson and is with the champion abroad. It was Gus Rhodes who reported the Johnson-Moran fight for the Chicago Defender. In his letters to his parents, he states that he is en route to Russia to recover the trunks lost by the champion in his flight from that country when the war broke out. He also relates a story of a recent fight the champion had in London. His opponent was a local white man, who, after being promptly knocked out, surprised the spectators by coming to the champion. He explained this surprising action by the statement that heoved his life to an African soldier who found him sick and wounded in a recent battle in France. NORTH SIDE CULLINGS. East End Dancing Academy, formerly the Fortnightly, will go into the new hall Oct. 12, 1914, East End Hall, 645 North Clark street, formerly Brand's Hall. The next dancing night will be Tuesday, Oct. 20, and after every Tuesday night. Instructions from $ 8 to 9:30 p. m. Bill Hass, floor manager; W. P. Harrison, E. L. Gordon, Jee Haddon, managers. Music by the Peerless Orchestra. Admission, 25 cents. There will be a treat for the south side people all going Monday night to the new hall. There will be three automobile trucks and two private cars waiting at 33th and Street streets to take them over and bring them back free of charge. Will leave at 9 p. m. * * * Mr. Joe Thomason, who has been traveling in Europe on a musical tour, has returned and is stopping on the north side. * * * Rev. Dr. Timothy Reeves, who has been quite ill from pomaine poison, is recovering. He was not able to preach Sunday and Rev. Mrs. Carey preached a splendid sermon. * * * Miss Katherine Gordon has returned to Chicago after two years' absence. RALLY TO HIS SUPPORT. Otis Gans Fletcher (the poet) of Chicago, who is engaged in an effort to have the application of the term wrench removed from the honorable womanhood of his race, having now spent his individual funds in prosecuting the work, now calls upon a generous public to contribute to a fund that may aid him in having two new books published that he has just written. These he will use in defraying his expenses in getting over the country with his petition. Any contribution will be gladly received at The Defender's office, 3159 State street, Chicago, or contributions may be sent directly to Otis Gans Fletcher, 4524 St. Lawrence avenue.—Adv. MR. DAVIS GOES SOUTH. Mr. C. Davis, 3740 La Salle street, Chicago's fashion plate, left the city Wednesday for an extended trip through the South, visiting Galveston and many points throughout the state. I was a frequent visitor. "It has been many a dayman since I was my boyhood home, and I had to appease the hankering by this trip." TO CORRESPONDENTS Correspondents must write legibly and on one side of the paper. Mail matter in time to reach office not 10^st or than Wednesday. NIGHT SCHOOLS TO OPEN, NO FE; BOARL PROVIDES FUND 9,000 Enroll First Night—Many Want High School Course—Assistant Superintendent Roberts Talks of Pins. With pleasure the Chicago Defender announces the fact that there will be no fee required for instruction at night schools. A few weeks back the board of education thought that, owing to a defect in the found appropriated for school work, a smfC would be required. Sufficient funds have been found and prospective pupils need have no fear. The first registration was held last Friday night and 9,000 names were enrolled. The schools opened Monday night. William M. Robes, assistant superintendent of schools in charge of evening schools, said: "I am inclined to believe the total attendance at the opening schools this year will be very large. There need fear among the pupils that an entrant will be charged, as the board of education has made an appropriation to pay for the supplies. High School Course Wanted. "A large number of evening school pupils have expressed a desire to take the regular high school course, such as is given in the day high schools. This because almost all of the professional schools, such as dental and medical colleges, schools of pharmacy and nurses' schools, are requiring that their pupils have the equivalent of a high school course. We shall, of course, try to satisfy this want. We expect to put in a brand new course in the evening schools. It will be done if we can find a suitable instructor. It will be known as the course in piano player action. We have found that a number of persons want this course. The automatic piano player is becoming very common, but there are few persons who know how to adjust one of the instruments. We have had at least five inquiries for a course in the evening schools and will put it in if we can find someone to teach it. Other Courses Are Proposed. Other Courses Are Proposed. "Another course that seems to be wanted is one in the construction of reinforced concrete. We may also install a course for those who desire to learn heating and ventilating. There be thirty-five evening schools. Two—the Schary and the Hirsch are new schools. There were thirty-seven night schools last year, but four of the small schools have been closed and two large ones opened in their places." OUT IN ENGLEWOOD Weekly Letter from This Progressive Section of the City. BY MRS. GEORGE JORDAN. Miss Geraldine Lawrence left the city Rogersay for Swift Memorial College, Rogersay, Tennessee. She has been viving her new brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hermann H. Lawrence, 6224 Loomis street. * **Mrs. Lewis C. Tinnin of 6138 Ada street have returned to the city, having spent the summer in North Carolina visiting their mother and friends. They also visited friends in Washington, D. C., and Pittsburgh, Pa. * **Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Jeffries have returned from St. Louis, where they spent several weeks with relatives. * **Rev. Edwin Brumfield of Bowling Green, Ky, has come to stay an indefinite time with his sons, Messrs. J. and J. M. Brumfield, on Loomis boulevard. * **Rev. C. Dr. Lee Jefferson was in attendance upon the semi-annual meeting of the Chicago Presbyterian at Chicago Heights on Monday. * **Miss Mary Brown and Mr. Davidson were quietly married Monday evening by Rev. D. H. Harris of Shiloh Baptist Church, of which the bride is a member. * **Mr. and Mrs. Lear and friends of Mount Carmel C. M. E. Church gave a birthday party Monday evening in honor of Miss Beatrice Lear of 6016 Ada street. * **Mrs. Tinnin, 6138 Ada street, is at home, after a delightful visit this summer. The Ideal Woman's Club was the guest of Mrs. Mary Scott, 6224 Throop Worthway and Lynch was present and gave the lovers an interesting talk. Oct 16. Mrs. William Freeman of 4940 Wentworth avenue will entertain. Oct 23. Mrs. Josephine Smith will entertain. Oct 31 the club will give a Halloween'en party at the residence of Mrs. Woodson, 6240 Ada street. * **Mr. J. M. Black of Minneapolis, Minn, was in the city visiting his family of 6006 Aberdeen street. * **Mr. Lively of 647 West 651st street is improving slowly. DEFENDER REPORTER JOINS BENEDICTS Alexander O. Taylor, Energetic Cleveland Correspondent, Weds Miss Ida P. James Thursday Evening. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 9.—Last week Thursday evening at the pretty home of Mr. Jesse Dennis, 2285 E. 90th street, Mr. Alexandra of Chicago and Cleveland correspondent of the Chicago Defender, and Miss Ida P. James, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lazarus James, prominent tobacco growers and farmers of South Boston, Va., were quietly married by the Rev. Charles Bundy, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church. After the wedding ceremony a most enjoyable dinner was served by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blake, assisted by the lath-aint, Mrs. Anna Williams, at their home, 2285 E. 90th street. Mr. and Robert Corinth street, Mrs. Blake's mother), recent bride and groom, were the other honored guests. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor will reside with the former mother until spring, when they will invest in Cleveland property for a permanent home. RENT YOUR ROOMS Why have a vacant room in your flat when it can be rented by placing a small ad in The Deleender? It brings results. THE OPPORTUNITY OF YOUR LIFE The Springvale Oll & Gas Co., capital stock $50,000,00, now assessable. No less than 5 shares to any one person at $1.00 per share. For further information write F. W. Bruner, Gen. Stry, Suite 2013 Baum Building, Oklahoma City, Oklah. Hereafter all matter to lication in the current The Chicago Defender is reach the office not later Wednesday of each w Remember we go to on Thursday, and next will be inserted if not by Wednesday night. change is made in order insure the prompt delivery the paper throughout world on Saturday. Spondents must mail mail not later than Tuesday ing. Marrette Fount Hair Specialist (A Poro Graduate) 5202 State St... ind I positively guarantee my word the same as done at the College Louis, which means growth an- ty of the hair. No matter ho or stubborn your hair in P. treatment will surprise and p [Name] --- BLACKWELL & GREEN UNDERTAKERS Phone Normal 2623 Cells prompt answered Chapel in connection All work guaranteed Our prices the lowest. 1810 W. 63rd St., CHICAGO TRY IT! Prescription "100" for Kidney, Bladder and all Urinary Troubles Do You Want to be Beautiful? USE IVORE CRÈME It Removes Tan, Freckles, Blotches and Positively Lightens the Complexion FOR SALE AT LaBastide's Cut Rate Drug Store 3702 South State Street Telephone your order, we deliver to any part of the city DOUGLAS 616 and 617 AUTOMATIC 71-874 T. PARKER Phone | Dresdine 2544 Arte, 75-887 SPECIAL EXPRESS BAGGAGEMAN Moving and Storage—Quick Service Trunks to and from all depots or transferred to all parts of the city. Coal by bag or ten. Wood and lion on sale. 3502 WABASH AVENUE Phone Orkland 2400 Madeline R. McFarland FINE MILLINERY Feathers Cleaned, Dyed and Curied HATS BLOCKED 4746 State St. - CHICAGO PHONE BOUCLAS 1118 EYE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT Spencer C. Dickerson M. D. "SCIENTIFIC REFRACTION" 3601 So. State St. Around and About Chicago Personal Mention, Social an Other News In Short Paragraphs JESSE BINGA, BANKER SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS BURGLAR AND FIRE PROOF SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES $3.00 PER YEAR BEGIN WITH 3 PER CENT INTEREST ONE ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS DOLLAR REAL ESTATE LOANS & RENTING northeast cor. State and Thirty-Sixth Place CHICAGO, ILLINOIS -756 Auto Miss Mabel Smith, stenographer for the Indianapolis Freeman at Indianapolis, Ind., celebrated her 18th birthday last Sunday. Mrs. H. S. Smith, her mother, went to Indianapolis to take her cake and bake her dinner. December 20 is the date set for the annual literary contest of the Bethel The contest will be for those who have formerly won prizes. No others can enter. Mr. B. F. Fitts is the manager. It will be held at one of the big churches. If you have a room to rent or a flat to rent, use the columns of the DEFENDER. Biggest circulation, gets best results. The immense crowd at the Chateau were surprised Sunday night by J. Berni Barbour, rendering his latest composition, "Nothing." Mr. Mills recently of England, a bartone soo and Eddle Grey at his best. Mrs. J. Stokes, 420 W. 56th street, has resided in Spokane, Wash., where she went to visit her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stokes. The Volunteer Workers' Charity Club will give a grand ball for sweet charity's sake October 19, at Johnson's Hall. Mrs. C. E. Lewis, 3549 Prairie avenue, is visiting her brothers in Cape Girardo, Mo., and other points. Miss Ruth Boger, of Aurora, Ill., will arrive in the city Sunday, morning to be the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. H. H. Boger, 67 E. 36th street. They will attend the Pattie Brown recital Sunday at the Pekin Thate. Dr. Bert Anderson entertained a party of nine at the Chateau Monday night. Miss Geneva Graham of Buenos Aires, South America, is expected home Christmas. Miss Nettle Walker of Indianapolis, Ind., writes that the public schools there are well filled and the Afro-Americans are holding their own. Mr. Cary B. Lewis was at La Porte, and South Bend, Ind., this week on business. Mr. Roy Tibbs, who has been here the guest of his sister, Miss Garnetta Tibbs and Dr. and Mrs. A. Wilberforce Williams, 3408 Vernon avenue, returned to Washington, D. C., last Saturday. Mr. Tibbs is in the Howard Conservatory of Music. This year he gets another salary in salary. It is likely that Mr. Tibbs will give a concert here around Easter, 1915. Mr. Tibbs was been broad for study. The stevens of Hamilton Club entertained the ladies at the Chateau Tuesday night. Mr. Lester A. Walton, manager of the Lafayette Theater, and managing editor of the New York Age, will be in Chicago this week, the guest of his brother, Benj. A. Walton, Jr. He will stop at 5255 Wabash avenue. Mr. Gee, H. Ward and wife, of Pittsburgh, is now in our city and will make this their home. He is stopping with his uncle and nunt, Mr. and Mrs. Chesa. H. Ward, 4953 State avenue. Joe Duckett, misologist at the Chateau, is ladies' day favorite on account of his numerous soft drinks. A musical treat at the Chateau Friday. Mr. Toney and wife, of Little Rock, Ark., who was in the city the guest of Miss Heuletra Terrell, 2356 Wash avenue, returned to their home Tuesday. Mr. James Williams has returned from New York. Everybody is happy. Miss Madeline Hunter, of 3138 Nennon avenue, made a brief visit to Evanston last Sunday and was guest of her aunt, Mrs. Hammell, recently returned from Philadelphia, Pa. Information — Wedding announcements, $1.50; wedding write-ups, $5 and up; cards of thanks, $1.50 and up; in memoriam, $1.50; business announcements, $1.50 and up. Everything paid in advance. Dr. Lawson's stag at the Chateau was voted the best ever. Some enterants. Mr. William Johnson, who has spent several months in New York State passed through the city recently enroute to New Orleans, to take up an engagement of six months at a leading hotel. Mrs. Cynthia Davis, formerly of Summit, Miss, has now taken up her abode permanently in the city and is residing with the daughter, Mrs. E. E. Davis, 2329 Prairie avenue. Mrs. J. H. Minso of 6413 Eherhart avenue, spent the summer in New visitor visiting her parents. On her return she met 20th heir, her husband arranged a surprise, and on entering her home, to her complete surprise, she found it filled with lady friends to join her in a "home coming" luncheon. S. D. Williamson, manager of the Chateau, was surprised by a number of Burlington railroad boys Tuesday evening. They were delighted with the place. Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Institute, passed through the city Tuesday enroute to Algonquin, Mich., to deliver an address For parties, owners, stags, smokers or banquets the Chateau leads. Mr. William I Steward, Jr., who was at Tuskegee Institute last year in the engineer's department, is at Armour's this yr. Major Otis B.Duncan, of Springfield, Ill., and Dr.Sheppard of Peoria, Ill., of the 8t Regiment Field, and staff officers will be in the city Sunday. Rev. Higgins hd quite a pleasant visit at his old hme, Burlington, Ia., last week. Friday ladies' ay at the Chateau, is fast becoming be fad. Tea parties and luncheon. Male from 3:30 to 1 p. m. Mr. J. H De Hbu, a postclerk at Winnona, Min., on his vacation. Mrs. J. A. G. kane, Elliott, Okla. is the guest of Ms. Selma Bowman, 3304 S. State street. Mr. and Mrs. Lane are engaged in the hay, grain and general merchandise business. She is being enttained lavishly by her many friends. The Volunteer Workers' Charity Club will give a rand ball for the benefit of charity, Oct. 19, at Johnson's New Hall, 3512 S. State street. Admission 500. After a business meeting of the Greek Letter Fraternity Tuesday evening, they repaired to the Chateau, where an elaborate lunch was served. The management surprised them with soup. It is stated that the following visitors are expected in the city today and tomorrow, in order to witness the laying of the cornerstone of the 8th Regiment Armory: Misses Henrietta Holland, Alpha and Alice Baxter, Helen Tives, Mesdames Fannie Williams, Lacy Jeffery, Mary Goldsmith, Hallie Lenoir, Caro Franks, Maggie Davis, as well as Messas. Geo. Rice, W. R. Franks, Ell Hart, Wash Jordan and Albert Warden of Lake Forest; Miss Harriet Robinson, Mesdames M. J. Robinson, Francespace, and Emme Bettes of Morsang Park; Mesdames N. E. Cook, Annie L. Edwards, and Hunter; Messrs. Preston Edwards, Edward Foster, Alen Allen and W. H. Gill of Evanston; Mr. T. W. Tatson and Miss Sarah Watson of Maywood; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph dessup of Braldwood; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ray of Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Snowden, of Rogers Park. Extra help has been added to the Chateau staff on account of 35-cent dinners being served every day. Miss Iola Everage left the city for Texas, where she will make her home in the future. Mr. M. T. Bailey of 3638 State street, has good news for all members of the race who own lots at Fruitvale. Mich. This information Mich. State street, or calling at 3638 State street, or calling at 3638 State street, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Yancy, 326 River street, returned to Cleveland Tuesday. Gee. Hall entertainer at the Chateau is indisposed this week. The Winslows entertained Mr. Blake of New York, at the Chateau Monday night. The Workers' Charity Club will give a grand ball for sweet charity's sake October 19, at Johnson's Hall. R. R. CHEF CARED FOR BY PRESIDENT OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO (Special to the Chicago Defender.) New York City, Oct. 9. - Mr. Tobe Williams, chef cook on the private car of the president of the Southern Pacific R. R., was taken suddenly ill in the yards of the N. Y. C. R. R. yards Tuesday. A physician was called. His wife, who was moved to a hospital by orders of the R. R. president, October 2 he was operated on. Mr. Williams' wife was telegraphed for and she is at her husband's bedside. He is resting easy. A USEFUL TOILET WATER A most attractive and as well a most useful and efficient toilet preparation is on the market in Chicago territory by the ODO Cure Toullet Co., an enterprising and aggressive concern, with offices in the People's Gas Building. The products of this company are the formulas of eminent physicians and surgeons who have developed a renowned chemist, and sold by guarantee of the company under the Federal Food and Drug act, Serial No. 16161. The Chicago representative of the ODO Cure Toullet Co., a genial gentleman, this week was a pleasant caller at the office of the Defender. He and his company are high type and thorough business going and we are sure that any of our readers who have dealings with them will find the relation of their business to the company fitted to have its growing popularity recognized and to claim this responsible firm among its already long standing list of reputable advertisers. COURTESY OF LOS ANGELES TRIBUNE. Former Buckeye State Residents Living in Los Angeles, Cal., Seek to Advance Interests of Club Members; Man y Listed Among Successful In Business Life of City. FORMER OHIOANS GAIN SUCCESS IN LOS ANGELES,CAL Newspaper Publishers, Caterers, Lawyers, Doctors and Other Business and Professional Leaders Hail From Buckeye State. Hon. Harry C. Smith, Charles W. Cressnell, Ralph W. Tyler, Frederick D. Patterson and the Lamented Dunbar Born in State. By Eloise Bibb Thompson. Los Angeles, Cal. Oct. 9—The Ohio State Society of local Afro-Americans, together with the two Los Angeles race weeklies—the New Age and the California Eagle—celebrated the fifty-first anniversary of the emancipation proclamation with a picnic at Echo park on Sept. 22, the date of the preliminary announcement of the emancipation by President Lincoln. The festivities closed with an impromptu program which consisted of speeches by prominent men, among whom were Frederick Roberts, editor of the Los Angeles New Age, and James Vena, one of the pleneers of California, who for many years has been connected with the Los Angeles postoffice. 200 Members In Society. The Ohio State Society also aims is the advancement of the interest of local Ohioans, was organized two years ago and has a membership of nearly 200 men and women. Ohio, which established race schools as early as 1848, has been the birthplace of many prominent Afro-Americans, a goodly number of whom were educated in Oberlin college, Oberlin, Ohio. Hon. Harry C. Smith was elected three times to the legislature of Ohio, the last time by more than 10,000 plurality, the largest number of votes ever given an Afro-American candidate for such an office. The two measures that owe their success to his energy and influence as a legislator are the "Ant-Lynching Law," Mr. Smith has also served as state oil inspector in Ohio for four years, and is the editor of the Cleveland Gazette. The former auditor of the United States navy department, Ralph W. Tyler, appointed in 1967 by President Roosevelt, is also a native of Ohio. Mr. Tyler entered upon his career as janitor for the Columbus Evening Dispatch. Becoming interested in newspaper work, he studied shorthand and journalism and was promoted after a time from janitor to clerk in the circulation, news and business departments; later he became assistant to the manager and finally secretary to the proprietor, a position which he held for more than fifteen years. Mr. Tyler eventually resigned to accept a similar position with the Ohio State Journal—the only race man ever employed on the staff of a white daily newspaper in Ohio. Many Famed Ohioans. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the noted poet and writer, was born at Dayton, Ohio, June 27, 1907. Among the better known of his works are "Oak and Ivy," "Majors and Minors," "Lyrics of Lovely Life," "Lyrics of the Heartside," "The Sport of the Gods," "Lyrics of Love and Laughter," and "Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow." The best known novelist of the race, Charles W. Chesnutt, is another product of the Buckeye state. A recent critic has said of Mr. Chesnutt: "He writes powerfully, but with great reserve and suggestiveness, touching a new realm of life." He is between the worlds and making the world listen with one short story." "The Wife of His Youth," "The House Behind the Cedars," "The Marrow of Tradition," and "The Colonel's Dream" are among Mr. Chesnutt's works of fiction. A prominent member of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League, Frederick D. Patterson, may be cited as an example of what the Ohioan can accomplish in the business world. Mr. Patterson is a carriage builder, general manager of the firm of C. R. Patterson & Sons, an enterprise which employs over forty skilled mechanics, has an output of 500 new vehicles each year, and does an annual business of $75,000 in Greenfield, Ohio. The repell of the remit of the office to the late Benjamin W. Arnett, bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, who was a member of the Ohio state legislature from 1886 to 1887. The Hon. C. W. Cottrell of Toledo, Ohio, is the collector of internal revenue at Honolulu, Hawaii. Buckeyes Prominent Here. Prominent among the local progressive Ohioans are A. J. Roberts, head of the Ohio State University, Roberts, owner and editor of the Los Angeles New Age Publishing Company; Theo Troy, a successful furniture dealer and real estate owner, recently donated $1,004 to the Y. M. ATTORNEY EDWARD WRIGHT'S AUTO PARTY IN WHIRLWIND FINISH One of the most fashionable auto parties that has ever gone down our boulevards this season was seen by moving picture, as it were, when the party passed a reporter for the Defender in his "Afford" at Hammond, Indiana, in their high power Chalmers, all the ladies wore the latest autohood vels and jap hobrops. Mr. Wright was at the wheel and made even the rabbits ashamed at the rate he was going. Mrs. Wallace was made to continually hold to the sides of the car; Mrs. Mark Cowan was seasick; Mrs. Frank Brown wanted to take the street car back to the city from Silver Lake and had a real argument because they would not let her out. Mrs. Wright assured the ladies that Mr. Brown the best chicour in Chicago. Mr. Brown said, "Let her go, Ed," and he did not trust her loose and when he entered South Chicago he fairly flew through the park links. The motorcycle cops were unable to give him chase. When they arrived home the ladies simply looked at each other and then at the attorney and said, "Good night!" LARGE PEACE MEETING AT EBENEZER CHURCH J. B. Street Preides at Enthusiastic Gathering in Moonoon- Gaine. Musical Progression No one who was present will forget the magnificent demonstration exhibited by local talent Sunday afternoon at Ebenezer, after President Wilson had issued the proclamation petitioning all people of America to join together in prayer for the establishment of peace, and it was left to Chicago to have the largest meeting. Long before the hour designated for opening the spacious auditorium the church was packed. J. B. Strict was master of ceremonies. He addressed the audience in part as follows: "My many friends and fellow citizens, we have met today in effort to temporarily forget the sorrows of down trodden race, and pray the blissful, a most merciful father upon the honor of our sang several selections. H. Edward Phrey introduced the master of ceremonies. Mrs. Kathryn Johnson read the proclamation calling for "prayer for peace." Miss Bettie Forsyth read the proclamation of neutrality by President Wilson and Mme. Dorsey-Peyton sang a solo. Rev. J. F. Thomas and Daniel P. Jones were the speakers. Resolutions were read and adopted and malled to Washington, D. C. NEWS OF THE SICK. Mrs. Henry A. Stewart, 3600 Wabash avenue, is very ill and under the care of the family physician. Mrs. Mamie Williams, mother of Mkatherine Williams, 3708 Wabash avenue, is improving slowly at the Post Graduate Hospital after an operation for cancer of the shoulder. Robt. Harris, a very estimable citizen and old settler, is very ill at his residence on Ferdinand street (west side). Mr. Harris is a member of Hutchinson Lodge of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. The venerable Mrs. Ann Hudlin is critically ill at the family residence, West Fifty-first street. Miss Marie Bertha is at Provident Hospital in a private room under the care of Surgeon U. G. Dalley. W. J. Price, who has been ill at his home, is to be able to out. Mrs. G. Thwaites is seriously ill at Wesley Hospital. Mrs. Vena. 137 North Harmon avenue, is at home III. THE TRIALS OF A RAILROAD MAN. Mr. W. L. Reed, 3329 Vernon avenue, who for a number of years ran over all the railroads in the country, will write an exclusive story in the Defender next week on how the petit boss treats the railroad porters and how the "grimming porter" treats him. A story from life told in a pleasant heart has many lines by one whose heart is many times filled by boys, in the majority of cases, who have been placed in authority over them. C. A.; Dr. W. C. Gordon, president of the Physicians' Medical Association; Mrs. A. A. Jones, wife of A. J. Jones, the capitalist; R. H. Dunston, owner of the Los Angeles Van and Storage Company; Danny Fry, rubbish contractor; J. L Holt, caterer; Mrs Sarah Middleton and son, Payne, proprietor of the Cozy Dew Restaurant; Earl R. Parker, manager of the Waldorf Hotel and Cafe; Attorneys C. A. Jones and LeRoy Barnett; -Frank Wheaton and James Vena, for many years head监护 of the city hall; Thomas Cole, prominent real estate dealer; Mrs. G. L. Williams, modiste, and Wallace Clark of the county auditor's office. CHICAGO DEFENDER STILL GAINING IN CIRCULATION CHICAGO DEFENDER STILL GAINING IN CIRCULATION Positive Proof That the Race's Greatest Paper Is Being Appreciated Over the Nation. Every mail brings positive proof that the Defender is pleasing its readers. It is a known fact that it is the most cosmopolitan race paper in the world. That it is the only eight column, eight page paper now published. That it carries news from all points of the compass and editors instructive and fey. In nearly every nook and corner goes The Chicago Defender. Readers are feeling proud of it and paying for it. Read what our agents are writing. What They Say. Cairo, Ili, 67, (2) 755-222-2222 Dear Sir—I can assure you that I sent O. K. and sold them all and eone "seems to be pleased with your paper" and I will be very happy. Thanking you for my papers on time. Los Angeles, Cal. Gentlemen, each week my order 25 copies each week and贮膏 J. KENT. Agent increases. South Bend, Ind, Oct. 7, 1914. R. S. H. received 45 papers during Jear Shir¹ received 15 papers during hastily (September), but find that I can certainly send 50 when I send 50 of 45 from now on. To the Chicago Defender. Dear Sir-1 received 50 copies of your paper, and as I have demand for more please send me in future 15 copies. The Chicago Defender. We and me 10 copies of the Chicago Defender this week. I sold Devil Ship this week. I sold first week I sold the Defender and it sold good, so will try 10 copies this week. We will try 10 copies of report slip so I can fill it out each week. Hoping to receive the papers on time, I remain. W. R. LAGERMAN. St. Louis, Mo. Appreciates Strength of Character. Kansas City, Mo. 5, September 19, Chicago City, Mo. 5, September 19, Sir- In handling your enterprising and same. The people have noticed its encouragement and its improvement in character of character. It is a truly great paper. Therefore we feel it is a truly great order from 15 a week to 50 a week until our monthly report. We will remit our usual monthly Very truly yours. THE LEAGUE ENTERPRISE. Chas. A. Starks. Ann Arbor, Mich. Oct. 7, 1914. Hon. R. S. Abbott, Editor Chicago De My year Sir—Please, accept my check for $1.50 for one year's subscription to The Chicago Defender when your paper reaches me. This is a college town, but home is nothing like this. Thanking you, W. L. SLIDGE. He Understands. Tokyo, O. d., 5, 1914. The Chicago Defender, 3139 State St. Gentlemen—Please end enclosed my report for the month of September. Now, please send me my resume. I must make an excuse for sending stumps. I know that it is positively against the rules of your office and will not be tolerated. I received my papers on time during the whole month and would scarcely get my resume and find sale for all. Increase my order to 10. Mr. R. S. Abbott, Chicago, Ill. Mr. R. S. Abbott, Chicago, Ill. I am very sorry that I was delayed in making my report. My write-up for my report was good for a good one for this week. My papers arrived Sunday morning. There were 150 papers sent to me. I insisted me that number until I advised you to increase it. I would have made you pay more. I was closed and I could not get a money order. I was in a party with Mr. J. T. Woods. I was defender the best paper ever printed. I would like to hear from you soon. Would you be SAMPLE, Agent AGENTS WANTED Agents wanted throughout the state of Illinois. Write The Chicago Defender. Easy way to make money. Biggest paper, easy to sell. Only eight column eight page paper of the race. IN THE PATH OF THE LITTLE PINK SHEET Every subscriber has by now become acquainted with the notice of the little pink sheet that we have been publishing for six weeks. Now that each one has received this notice, we ask that you kindly let us hear from you. Ten days of grace are given, then we will be forced to remove from our mailing list all delinquent subscribers. We feel that we have given you a fair notice and we ask that you be heard for it. We are pleased to state that we have already heard from several hundred. But there are still many more to be heard from. If you want to read all the club news, read The Defender. STORK DELIGHTS HAMLET FAMILY BY VISIT OCT. 3RD. Joy reigns supreme at the home of Mr. S. H. Hamlet and his wife Katherine, 3359 Forest avenue, over the visit of the "Stork Limited" Saturday, October 3rd, at 8 p.m. The precious bundle left by the wise old driver was a chubby boy, who will henceforth be known as Stever Martin Anderson Hamlet. Hail the newcomer. Never did the blessed sunlight shine upon a more fortunate baby. His father is comfortably fixed in this world's goods and his mother's father, Mr. A. J. Adams, owns, among other things, 21 houses and in Sedalia, Mo., he hears the music of the kindation. He is the first grandchild to be born in 14 years. Awaiting his advent were costly presents from Mr. and Mrs. Harry and Nellie Anderson of Canada. Mrs. Ella Martin came all the way from Saline, Michigan, to be with her sister in her accouchement. Papa Hamlet is as happy as can be over the coming of his first-born. Equality jubilant is Dr. Thomas Officer, who was in attendance. Latest report is that Steven Martin Anderson Hamlet had decided to take a nap. RECOR'D YOUR BABY'S BIRTH. (Press Service Department of Health). A young man, born in northeast, but now living in the East, has written to the Department of Health asking that a certificate of his birth be sent him. He lays great stress on the need of getting the certificate promptly, as he has an excellent position depending on it. But now comes the pathetic side of the young man's case. He says that his mother some years ago, at which time all of his children were lost. His father cannot be located, and so far as can be determined the parents neglected to have his birth recorded, so the poor fellow finds himself almost a man but with practically no legal existence at all. He will in all probability not get the good position he had promised to him. The chances are, too, that when he comes to register as a citizen to vote, he will not receive a certificate of his birth, will not be nominated to vote at all. It is strange parents will be so careless about having the births of their children recorded, when it may mean so much to them in later years. Cases similar to the one noted are brought to the notice of the Department of Health every day, where the importance of birth registration is peculiarly emphasized. And yet parents will continue to neglect having the births of their children recorded, while the pedigree dog, horse or cow would not be so treated under any circumstances. Miss Julia Lathrop, head of the Children's Bureau at Washington, in a recent report, presents some startling figures as to the infant death rate in this country. She tells us that during the ten years from 1900 to 1910, more than 2,800,000 of the babies born in the United States died before reaching one year of age. Also that many of these deaths were needless and might have been prevented if only proper preventive methods had been employed. The report claims that with the spread of the growing science of sanitation, babies should well born, that is, born under clean, and soundings; that they should be well cared for, that is, should always have plain clothes and plenty of good air and sunshine; and that if these conditions could prevail, the baby death rate would be almost nothing. Much stress is laid on the importance of complete and adequate birth registration all over the land as a factor in saving the lives of the babies. It is claimed when the babies are all recorded, public health officials will be able to watch the infant mortality rate and thus be able to promptly locate and check epidemic ailments by applying the methods now well known and used in all infant welfare work. Thirty of the states in the Union now have laws requiring birth registration, but laws or amendments to existing laws are needed in the states which have not covered this important subject by adequate legislation. Among the states that have not kept pace with this phase of civic progress is our own state of Illinois. Indiana and Iowa are also in the same class. It is a well known fact that people born in any of the countries of Europe rarely have any trouble in furnishing properly authenticated certificates of their birth. There are no good reasons why every citizen of this country should not be able to give an equally good account of himself. DR. MILLER IN ENGLEWOOD. Dr. G. Wm. Miller, formerly of the Stroll, has moved his office out where Chicago people really live, at 1343 West Stirt street, near Loomis boulevard. The doctor has the endorsement of the Defender. Ladies' Hats, Holiday and Birthday Present, Fancy Wal Wearings, Imported Plumes, Art Veils, Fancy. 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PHONDAUTO. 74-879 Automatic Phone 71909 and Buffet d) State Street High Class Entertainers Repetitors WHOLESALE AND SERVICE o—™, £ AND DRAMAaTIC all Passes, Art Alone Endures’’) “Tortnge Tiss at and Otherwe, | THE J/S BIG OPENID a BIG It matters not how many. tight wire acts one sees there Is always some- thing thrilling and fascinating about them, when they are doing some ex- ceptionally daring trick ox (uy ald- ‘win and his company did at the Grand this week. Each act presents some- thing Just a little diferent than the Preceding act and so It Is diffleult to Make comparisons. ‘Tho second num: ber on the bill was the Three Males: tles, who by the way used a drop of the exterior of our own Majestle the: ater. They had a bunch of uptodate songs which they put over in a very pleasing manner and dir line oF comedy was good and cleancut, a comedy aketch artint billing IMbself the “Boston Kid” occupied about ten minutes of valuable tine without ac complishing very much, It might have been comedy that he way pre senting but somehow the audience couldn't see It. Jerome and Lewis had everybody good natured with thelr songy and chatter and the big surprive eaine when Lewis, who vas posing as a woman, took off his mask The whole act went big. ‘The artinti posing of the Parisian Models wa the fliest seen at thlx house in many moons, every detail of the pletures ‘wan carried out to yerfection and thi act was by far the best of the bill, CLARENCE CAMERON WHITE COMING Bech ia a d :: 2 NY a = ee a koe : Clarence Cameron White, violins \of Boston, Mass. in tveital at Abra ivan Lmealn Cen Monay evenly October 190R. Direction Fanaa yt lobasons Beate thy tis Wheat <7 Home for Girbs, Gartield Wilson's wate 8 tn 12 wel or CITAL “wpa of T. Theodere Taylor, "Sire Witiy Sear, soprano, “ttlonal Church, 2822 Hare ‘Mondny eventing. Oct, 26, Oelock, 2 eens, ING SOON. ison, “world’s “reat. Uappea a : poo? I of the Mores returled’ (cart er ~ DANCING SCHOOL OPENS. crowd attended the open Tauren Dancing Academy, ant, Oct, 2. Me. AIphn.« Ue. Vincent Saunders fel ier thelr auecess, The ‘hestra turaished the mit were assisted by Messrs citing, Chester Bolden aud Wareia, NG PUBLIC LL DREAMLAND ‘ON OPENING NIGHT Me Luxe Dancing Academy. the management of "Mike" and Ernest Bacon welcomed wre on Wednesday evening a ‘ning at the Dreamland, 362 we street. The hall was th 125 electric lights encased . bulbs, ‘The floor was a toplc sation, and the music, It was Prof. Garfle!d Wilson's oF ‘ittshed the muste and ft was 1e instructors were Mr. Hed Bacon and Mr. Williams instructions from 8 to 9:3¢ dancing until 12:20, ‘atly pleased with the open turibute miich of thts. big ty ad, In The Defender,” jana to a » Defender Williams and Afr. J. R. sith pple escorts, wil Luxe#Tango, ‘the new iesdday alight, at Jobn- Chal, You ary invited. RECITAL. Galloway, Chicago's sil! appear in recital 1 chureh, ‘Tuesday oUth, assisted by Mr. and other talent, Ad- ats, ‘This to Miss,Gal- ‘peeranee betore a Ch for more than a yéar ‘id fll to hear Uhls girl, Don't forget Oct. 27, 1017-04 + Camp, a. 16, Sept. amland wsrvat, Monday stusic by the ~Admission » 25 irrangements— Pose. 3. H. ¥. , Mitchell, velby, Mrs. Jas. ington, Geogge Brown, 5. %S- ER ORGAN ‘DAUGH. Fe a the organ ters. ot to the ‘Tabor in ‘eeolved at THE J.’S BIG OPENING. Popular South Side Opncing Clas Entertalna 600—J. ‘J. Jones Pleased with Avspicious ‘Geeniiie. ee oe eee eee an wee formerly held sts class at Odd Fel lows" Hall, opened the season under rittant acaptcen at Jufnson'® Dream: land Hall, Tuesday night, Oct. 6, at 3520 South State. Perhaps the larg est erowd since the opening of this eaulful danieing hall was present on that evening. ‘The Maple Leat Dane- jg and thelr many friewls enjoyed te evening immensely. Mr. J. Jones, the proprletor, was there early % welcome all, The men in the oF- chestra wore white sults, tho electrle lights were brilliant, aud with the Drautituly gowned ladies, 1t waa the prettiest scene at a dancing elas this season, Mr. PN. King of tho Entre Nous Club was there to assist. Mr Jones. ‘The floor managers, Fd. Grees and J. A. Allen. ‘The musie was sweet and all the latest dances en. Jofed. After the dances, young men escorted thelr partners to the woda fountain and were treated to the va Hous drinks at Uils now famous foun tain, The members of the club are Mister Grace Willlams, Carrie ‘Thompson, Gusala Morris, Elizabeth Untler, Roxa Waters, Fentrice Dyson, Mattie Glover, Eva May Brown, Lit an Jackson, Anna Belle Johason, Mary Crawford, May Fort, Nelile Smith, Fannle iigzins, Berdie tut ler, Edna Snowden, Lena Martin, Ethel Spriggs, Luetia White, Aills Kelth, Bettle Blair aiid Laura Mudd Messrs. J. J. Jones, Edward Green Jos Norey, “Charles Holsten, Bar Sears, Lawrence Williams, Clarence Rurks, Wm. Good, John ‘Tyree, Johr Fountain, Brownie Caine, Archie Hawkins, Allen’ Butler, Jaines Phil {pia John ‘Shears, Leva Mtartin, Jott Unford, Harry Keox and Wm. Gard ner. Over 600 attended the ira anes OF the anon, MISS FRANCES GALLA- WAY'S SCHOOL A HOWLING SUCCESS — | AMiss Frances Gallaway, 2515 Rhodes ‘avenue, in vory proud of the stieess of her mnisieal studio. Mer ability as a wucher is attracting large crows. of students eager to learn music. She holds a degree of bachelor of susie from Chicago Musical College. At an carly date she will give a recital at Quina Chapel. See Defender for ai. VASSAR CLASS TO GIVE INSTRUCTIONS FREE TO PATRONS ‘The Vassar dancing class inaugurate a new poliey on Tuesday night, Oct 1. The proprietors. will give Instruc- tions freely to thele patrons. at_Mi- sonic Hall on that evening from 1:20 to 11:35 p.m, Iustruetions to dance the Fan ‘Tan. No one should. miss Warning this dace, he Vassar is yg only class in the elty that bga% you free. Instructions given qn aes lances free. The regular “gaye itl he on Wednesday night xruste by the Peertens Orchestra. Zpear in the cine Wm, Haonind, Geu. Williams and Rob- bert Turney, managers TO APPEAR IN RECITAL. Nake Troma) aon Sa THE SYNBICATE BANCING SCHOOL Much ‘credit must be given to the Syndiewte Daneing School for intro. ducing the Hon ton glide and the Syndicate schottisehe. Never before has a school glven to the public two Absolutely new dances before October Ist of any season. It is rumored on the streets that Manager Harner Is Boing to pull off some new stunts on next Friday night or the week after, also a big hallowe'en dance. It was sald by gone of the patrons, by. the way, a Mey refined. well dressed, el derly lady, “Here's a place { would be proud to have my daughter come # learn to dance, ‘The school Is con- ducted properly and 1 have never seen ‘@ miore refined crowd at a public dance.” Dancing every Friday, 8 p. m,, old Masonic Hall, 3956 8. ‘State street. Last Friday night a prize for ‘the one drayjng lucky number. Mr. Joseph Edie, 452 B. 37th street, was the lucky one; he received a cut glass ish, Come out as these prizes are to be awarded often, Instruction hour $200 to 9:20 every Friday evening. A. BARNER, Mgr. ASH'S DANCING CLASS —BRILLIANT OPENING Mr. Ash's dancing academy had its first opening on last Saturday night. ‘A Very select gathering was present, not a great big crowd that made it Impossible to dance. The music was sweet and the: evening was enjoyably ‘spent, NOTED VIOLINIST COMING B. Emmanuel Johnson to Present a Galaxy of Musical Artiste. Clarence Cameron White, the noted violinist, will appear here in a recital Monday evening, October 19, at Abra ham Lincoln Center, under the per sonal direction of B, Emmanuel John son. The beneficiary will be Phyllis Wheatley Home for Girls. ‘The other artists will bo Miss Ethel Mae Minor, Mrs. Agnes Peeler Lillard, Mra, Ger trude’ Towson, Mlas Grace Galloway, Misa Ida Mae Bell and frnst Green, fa RT American Indians claim that they can nee -at least one-tenth farther than the average white man. PATTY BROWN RECTAL Next Sunday Afternoon at Pekin Theater, 3:30'O’Clock, an Assured Success. t ders by phone for tickets came to| churches when hundreds were turner sist hile ne" ak cence” ‘ eee |auttoten ‘he has grown, but with the Washington, D. C.—S. H. Dudley Theater, Lew 'W. Henry, Mgr, Marti & Motley Stock Co. Howard Theater, Andrew. J. Thomas, Mer. Perrin and’ Crosby, Kelly an¢ Davis, White and Jordan, Madie Girl American Theater, Thomas & Dud ley, Mgrs. Black Patti show. Chelsea Theater, D. Gentry, Mgr Taylor and Taylor. Richmond, Va.—Hippodrome ‘Thea ter, W. J. Coulter, Mgr. Abyssiniar Trio, The Barriers, Roanoke, Va—Boston Theater, C L. Andrews, Mer. Jones and Liston Coffey and Vaughan, Petersburg, Va—ldle Hour Theater &. E. Smith, Mgr. The Woodens. Lynchburg, Va—Ford's Theater, R Johnson, Mgr. Davis and Walton Wilson, N. C.—Globe Theater, H. B Davis, Mgr. Murphy and Watker. Danville, Va—Columbla. Theater W. A. Donlevy, Mgr. Palleton anc Brown. Philadelphia, Pa—Standard Thea ter, John T. Gibson, Mgr. The Clarks ‘other acts, | Wilmington, Del—Hopkins’ Theater John Hopkins, Mgr. Roblason an Gray, Keys and Walker. Pittsburgh, Pa—Star Theater, Ab Minsky, Mgr. The Warfelds, Hassen Bale and Crosby, Detroit, Mich—Vaudette Theater CL. Dudley, Mgr. Green & Pugh Sellmon and’ Jackson, Jackson ani Ashford. Cincinnati, Ohio—Lincoln Theater Marion Brooks, Johnson and Jolinsox Wells and Wells, Coumbus, Ohlo—Crown Winter Gat den, Dilly Smith, Mgr. Hugh Turner Dick and Strufn, Indianapols, Ind—Crown Gaede Theater, Tim Owsley, Mgr. Jones ani Morton, ‘Hellens and’ Austin. Loulsville, Ky.—Ruby ‘Theater Wihoit & Collier, Mgrs. Anita Wi kins, Crosby and Neeley. - ON AND OFF THF grRoy Miss Ge, 7U% Brage- ple 8 Srie Halse. the ebarm 4g ulece fr. and. Mrs. Anderson Halse: the great elocutionist, entered %8e,-jiinois” ‘Technical School ast Vaursday, Oct. 1. She has the best wishes of her many friends for suc cess in her studiek, Madame Halsey i the Queen of the Ale. Mr, Author Allen, the popular young comedian and musielaa, is at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, tnd, this ‘week. He more than made good last ‘week at the new Monogram, Miss Octavia Walker, the dainty, dimpled Spanish complexioned dol ‘comedienne Ig captivating at. the Panama Cafe. So chic. Miss ‘Trinkle Davis, one of the most beautiful cabarettists, fs entertaining at Foley's eafe, assisted by the dream of the Stroll, Miss Hazel Elliot Miss Lottie Merry, the popuar_ pian: 4st, fs stilt making good as a ones orchestra. You Would think a. band ‘vas on fap. AL the new Monogram we have with us the peer of producers in Mr Lew Kenner, formerly of Kennet and ‘Lewis, now Lewis and Williams, Mr Kenner Is out of the old school of Actors. He is very bright in complex: fon: looks like a Spanish gentleman, Hint did you Know that hie is one of our best black face coniedians. He i fooling Mr. Klein. but in the sehoo! Act, which is screamingly funny, he i supported by two frst class ‘come dans, Mr, Geo, Taylor and Mr. Clit ford Ross, a coming Bert, and & bevy of pretty young, teasing brown-skinned ‘dreams. ‘The show opens with a hot act, Sellman and Jackson, both very clever, and they recelved a attering amount of applause from the audlence They are direct from Lincoln Theater Cincinnati, Ohio. ‘The popular mana fer of the house Is Mr, Marlon Brooks. Clifford Ross is the coming comedian: MissEdith Adams, the dream wait reas at the Asia, was sick one day last week, but Is back again on duty, Vsee. Mr. Clarence Jones" orchestra i at this house, and for three pleces you ‘would think from the applause of the ‘audlence that seven were playing. |, ulfport and Nagent are a cracker: ack singing and dancing team, It is hhinted they are going t0 get tourder ed (Oh! I mean married). Well, a Freeman reporter told me he had an Jnyitation to the wedding, so it they act in such unison at hone as they do on the stage, peaches, Making good at the old Monogram fs Miss “Nugent, who Is really. win. some. Who do you think the queen of grotesque and eccentric comedl. ennes is on the bill?” Miss Laura Smith, Nuff sald, 1 wish the manager of the Ahjah could get her to play the part of Zue in the Abjab; it would de a knockout. Jones and Grey do a high class singing and dancing act very clever, but how does Mr, Klein get all the best of everything? Why, he has Mr. Alonzo Moore, the king of magicians, formerly with Keller, the great. Now, if you lke to be puzzled with mysticism, where the “Land is quicker than the eye, see him. He fs the best on earth today, barring none, Miss Lillian Bradford, the baby doli of the Stroll, with that sweet, round face is entertaining at the Elmwood, asisted by that demon of a singer, Miss Mary Ray, formerly of the Dark: town Follles. She is very pleaslug. Mr Olle Power, tho King gf tenor volees, is till manager at ie fash- lonable resort, the show place of the Sirol. Madame Eva C. 0. La Rhue, the great lyric prima donna, hes returned to the clty, and the manager of the great Ethloplo classle play called Abjah hes engaged her to sing the role of Zaza, ‘What do you think? Phat real comedienne is In town—dlss ‘Trixie J. Smith, the knockout. she will play the Stroll In the near foie You know how she pleased; the last time she was here, ment, will njoy the afternoon at this grand socfai function as they secured tet afend io ow feared te playhoush {s too small. Mme. Brown last apfeareg at one of the large churches whén hundreds were turned away.{ Her continued success and i creas’ popularity make all Chicagc anxious to pay her homage. Tickets ‘are sti selling at ¥. MC. A. by Mr Plerce, 6620 Douglas: La Baatide's drug ‘store, 3702 State street, phones Doug as G16 and 617, automate T1874; and Jat Pekin, Saturday, 10 to 8 p. mi ne a teen ‘Miss Rebecca Allen, the child artist, although she has grown, but with that baby face and sweet disposition makes her audience think otherwise, you Know, is at the Plaza cafe as of yore. New orchestra bud. ‘Miss Ruth Belmont, that classical singer at thé Chateau Gardens, has got some sure enough belp now in Mr. Eddie Grey, because Eddie sang with Primrose and West when & ie boy, and he sang, too. Miss Alberta Hunter fs a very inter- esting entertainer at the Towa cafe. She is a dimpled, brown-skinned teaser with a strong volee and has the nerve to be fascinating, sometimes very tempestuous, although refined in her decorum, Miss Trinkle Davis, an indefatig- able worker, a beautiful, dashing girl, very chic and bohemian, she certainly earns her name. She is more than making good at the famous Rieblieu Cafe, 3t8t street's famous resort, the pleasure place, Miss Sallie Lee Johnstone ts getting much better as Defender reporter called on her, and her many friends will be surprised to learn after such severe Silness she ts recuperating 80 fast. “Hurry, Sallie, wo strollers miss you very much, and xet in harness, Mr. Malach} Kaufman and his bean- tiful wife, Willie, of Hot Springs, Ark,. are in the elty. Mrs. Kaufman was formerly one of Hot Springs belles, a very entertaining hostess. Miss Nora Severe, a very popular elle" who used to be a Chicago bub- itere and Indian girl, having takelf up music, the Seribe wishes her sucdpss, SENSIBLE FASHION Ipras By Eva L. Simpson. Materials an¢ Golors to be Worn. ‘To beci-- at once on a subject whieh 1 know. “iit interest you much: The Rrowtig tendency to confine the waist “ore closely has, as was expected, re- sulted in a certain change as regards the shape of corsets. Though they are still far from being what they were before the Rreat reform of some ten sours hack, nevertheless the latest pro- Auctions set in more closely to the walst and are enlarged over the hips. ‘They are also slightly higher but with- out enveloping the bust and not quite so long. At the same time It has not heen considered necessary to fortify sem with much if any extra bening. In visiting some of the dressmaking centers I hear the combination of the full tunic and the narrow skirt, as “classique” which means that it is the style most likely to be generally adopted in spite of it being by 00 means A novelty. However, Innova: ‘tions of all sorts will be brought to bear upon it. And the tnnovations have mostly to do with the tuntes, 1 have it on the best authority: that 8 great many of the winter exstumes will be made up of two materials—a plain and fancy, the’ latter often striped in several colors, Also that, for the plain goods, dark colors will ‘prevail largely, black and dark blue most particularis. French dressmakers seemingly never tire of black and blue, In the shops much seat brown broad- cloth is shown, very good shades of brown can be had in velvet. alana ae ee Sele seth zeal ce ea Tea a ae Sate |__A pretty and unique fashion ts that ‘of the “court panel” of velvet worn tetas soil el caught under the girdle. Usually the seals ae Fn sae oe Sl Sh te a ieee oo Pasivbicgstchl ae A smart milliner presents a sailor of Diack velvet and for trimming has used a band of monkey fur placed mid- way between the crown and edge of the brim, so that the fur extends about ‘8 quarter of an Inch beyond the brim. A small bow of silver supplles a pleas- ing note of contrast, Black velvet hats seem to be the thing, but they are brightly trimmed. A small hat of black velvet f trimmed with roses, or a. great pansy of black and red. I Se ‘There aro many of us who admire ‘the picturesque large hats, that can not “wear them. In thelr stead a chapeau in natural goura with m.cock- ade of rose satin Is indeed good look: ing. For the Americans the French - | istes replace thelr paradise with artif- clal feathers af extravagant prices. Regardless of the prices curled para: dise feathers are tse in profusion. Blue velvet bats are prettily trimmed with green coq feathers, A toque of white satin is trimmed with 9 sliver pheasant. Styles for Young Folk. While noting the beauty of styles and texture of materials for grown ups ‘we must not forget that even the small girl's clothes show the trend of styles, Very dear to the childish heart {sa velvet coat made up In an unusually pretty version of the long walsted type | having the collar made In cape effect. Materlale recommended for winter coats are wool, velvet, chevlot, broad- cloth, corduroy, checks and plald and chinchilla, Dainty and simple 1s the Ilttle dress that may be slipped over the head and fs also a valuable addition to the little girl's wardrobe, One of the quaintest of the new de- signs for girls 1s the pretty jumper dress. A pretty touch of Roman- striped ratine Is often used as sashes and pipings. ‘The vest and novel sash are strik- Ing features of the smart gress tor the little older girl, Lace flouncing and taffeta are pret- tlly employed in making party dresses. PRAIRIE STATE EVENTS Peed Mare hoe, et By Jesse Allen. Jacksonville, Illy Get. Me, Wit tam Gray of ‘Chicago 1s tn. the city looking after his property. 1 will be ‘remembered he moved bia family to Chleago # few monte ago, + Ne and Mrs. Claude Burghardt and eon Franklin, also Cnariie Bursharit, al of reenneid, were the zirsts of Wa! ory Bros." Mrs, ‘Birghardt nd. son lett ‘Thuraday f5¢ Hannibal to. visit hor parects.” ihe wurgharde Brothers £8 to play In Mallory Dros. orcles: tra during the banquet at Dethel 8. 3. E, Chureh Wednesday evening." * * ‘The Bethel A. M.-E. Church gave a Banquet Wednesday night for te visit Ing ministers and thelr friends in the chureh parlors. About ‘one hundred fang twenty-ive were seated at the first lables. After the banquet a. program was rendered. *'* * Mrs, Stewart and Sister, Mem. Earnest of Decatur, re {urned to their home Sauurday. even ing. atter attending. the A.M. B Chiireh Conference. While here they Sere the guests of Mex. John King of West Cottego street. ** * Mise Lillian Garth has retarned to her home in St Louis, after a visit with her uncle and sunt, Mr and Mfrs, Rhodes, on South West street * +)" ars, Calnoune and Mrs. Grigsby of Bloomington are the ueste of Mrs, Nasby- during the con- ference. * "A. parts consisting of Mr. and Mrs, Sith, Mec and Mra, 8. Wi Williane and Mra. Jane Mason ar rived in the elty Saturiay from their home in Monmouth and visited at tal Jory Bros. ‘The trip was*mace from Monmouth to Aiton in an automobile and the stop here was en route. Mrs. Smith is proprietor of a. fourishing catering business in the northern cit ‘The return trip. was made Stinday night.'* + * The Siler family of Alton pent Sunday tn the elty attending the Conference.” They made the trip in thelr two machines." * * Dr. Ware, Bud Read and Elmer Reinhart, all of Springfield, made m trip over Sumday via auto. While here they were the uests of Mn and Sirs. Sherman Spen- ter of South East street. Mra. alice Rolls is visiting home folks an Pitts feld this week. # +" Mfr. Frank Mal Tory waa on the sick Hist a few days last week. Appointments Read for African M. €. Conference—Bishop Lee Giver Out List at Closing Session at Bethel Church Sunday Night ‘A profable day’ Sunday closed the seasion of the Ilinois Conference. of the Bethel A. M.E. Chuten, which for nearly a week bas been meeting at Bethel Chureh, this ets. The appoint ments, af follows, were read Sunday hight by the presiding officer, Bishop B.P, Lee of Wiibertoree, Ohio: QUINCY DISTRICT. Presiding Elder, George W. Jones; Quincy, Bethel, J. J. Evans; Jockson- ‘ite, George ™. Shaw; East St Lous, 1.8. Stone: Springfeld, St. John, 1. E, Christey; Edwardsville,“ Wiliam Graham; Alton, G. A. W. Brown: North Alton, J. W. Tift; Madison, J. H. Fish- er; Upper Allon, Eugene “Thompson; Lovejoy. WW. T. B. Harwood: Colline ville and Greenville, D. A. Basefield: Lutehileld and. Taylorville, F. Grays Lebanon and Carlsie, 10 bo supplied: Quines, Wayman Chapel and Pitts field, J. H, Bigglus; Belleville, Shiloh, ALN, Webb; Macomb, Charles Tinsley. SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT. Presiding Elder, A. ‘T. Jnckson; Sprlngfeld, St. Paul, N. G. McCrackin; Decatur, Henry Simons; Chamapalgn, A. W. Jamerson; Bloomington, S.A. Hardison; Danville, ‘Theodore Price; Peoria, 8. B. Jones; Parla, C. W. Rob- fer; Lincoln, 0, W, Brewery Mattoon, 5. C. Bundy; ‘Shetbsvile Cireutt, 8. Cottrell; Normal and Clinton, ‘J. W. Perry; Pontlae, RE. Cobbs; Gibson Clty, A. D. Yeager; Streator, to be suppited: Riverton’ Mission.” J. H. Davis; Bartlote Mission, té be sup- piled. cairo DistRICT. Presiding Eider, 3. H. Sides; Calro, Ward Chapel, W. H. Bazle: Carbon: dale, J. Allen’ Viney; Mound City, W. HL Speese; Metropoile, 3. H. Smith: Marion, Fred Douglas; ‘Mounds, J. W. Welley; Sparta, J. A. Sherman; Har. Hlaburg, D. A. Harsha; Murphys boro, J, E. Reddick; Brookport, W. 1. Cole: ‘Carrier Mille and. Culps, H.C. Burton; Shawneetown, Prank W. Strat ton: Carm, C. W. Smith; Villa Ridge, Wit 5. Smith; Ulin and Edith Chapel, to be supplied; Unity and Sandusky, LM. D. Washlogton; Loving’s Mo. sion, to. bo supplied; Eikeville Mls- slop, to be aupplieg, Champaign, I Champaiga, Il, Oct. 9 —(Spectal.)— One of the ‘best social affairs. ever given at Bethel Chureh wns the reeep- tion hela there Thureday night by the Bareca and Philathea Bible classes to the students of the University of Tr note and Twin City high schoo.s. ‘The audltoriam ‘was decorated “with Tilt sole, Baraca and Philathea colors and pentants, the dining room in addition with flowers and potted. plants. A largo audience was. present when Sait é => a PAY Ope er RE 0, TRA Et oe poorer I y | ’ | First School of its kind Iver Established in U. S. Beginning Monday, Nosember 9th, Mrs. Johnson Chambliss will conduct aSchool for Instructions in Floral Work. Artistic Flor{l Work will be taught in all | its branches. Practical irstructions in every part of the business. So you can gq into business for yourself and be independent for life. There are fey florists of the race that know the business in a scientific way; so youlcan see the importance of learning the business in a way that will be acredit to you and your friends. Earn Money With Your Brain DECORATIONS FOR DDING AND BANQUET A necessary part of every social affair] is the Floral Decorations. Fit yourself | for this very gentle line of work by taking a course at Johnson's School., How to | decorate the house and table, and how oh estimate the cost throughout taught. ' THE BANQUET is the pride of the bride and an acceptable gift to the debutante, the graduate and to the actor and singer. Shower Bouquets, Hand Bouquets, Head Wreathes, form a part of the course of instruction. PRESERVATION OF FLOWERS This is a part of the work not generally known. Flowers can be prepared to keep for any reasonable length of time. This branch of the work will also be taught. Rat * IN THE TIME OF DEATH ‘The expert florist is always in demand.) ‘The making of appropriate designs is an art—a good paying one when properly frarned. Funeral work will form an impor- tant part in the teachings of this schoof, ‘The arrangement of the flowers at the house and church is also.taught. i6 YEARS iN-BYSINESS : Eleven years makes Mrs. Johnson Chambliss competent to teach this WOS%. “How to buy and sell. This important part will be taught each pupil. LENGTH OF COURSE The course of study is eight weeks. A diploma will be given cach pupil at the com- pletion of the course. ‘There will be two classes daily—afternoon and evening, For further Information Call or Write MME. JOHNSON CHAMBLISS, Principal, 3137 State St. TELEPHONES: Doug. 355 Auto. 72-086 ital id pacer it ona lebpedet niles, began the follossing program Invocation, George Pope; song. “Ik nols"; wecome addresses—ftom_ the church, A. R. Lee; the Sunday shoo} F. K. Lous: tho Baraca class, H. 1 Wheeler: Philathea classes, Mrs. In felice Thompson: the city, Dr. Ti. E. Rowan, Responses were given in be halt of the university, E. C. Brown, Miss Selma Beck. S, 1. Brady, Mies Mary Gains: in Senalf of Urbana high school, Miss Lucile Brewer; "Cham. paixn high school, Harry Hines and L. Rt. Breediove, ‘A receiving line was formed, in witich there were 43. university ‘stu dents and 18 high schoo! students many availing themselves of the priv Atege of becoming acquainted with the guests, ‘The company returned to the zing yoom in the basement, where refreshments were served. After sing ing college songs and indulging In cal. lege and high school yells the recep. Hon came (0 a close. ‘The Defender agent wos in Tuscola ‘Tuesday on official business. Mr. Bruce Hayden, a elty mail car Her of Tuscola, Ill, bas had an it crease in his family recently, a fin IF) hing born, Mra, Ellza Wood is iM at her resi dence, 703 North Elm street. A.M. E, Chureh—Rev. S. L. Ed ‘wards of Salem Baptist conducted the ‘morning services, preaching on th jeubject, "Bternity.”” Rev, Sinion at tended ‘the A. M, E. Conference held Jat Jacksonviie, whieh adjourned Sun aay leh In the ‘evening a special program was given under the Baraca class Dean Kendrie C. Babcock of the unt versity spoko on "The Art of Christian Living.” Solos were sung by Claude Scott and Miss Stevens of the univer sity. Salem Baptist—Rev. J. M. Owens spoke on “Watchtulness" at the morn: {ng worship and at 7:30 p. m. on “Jesus 40 Gothecnsana” The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville and Moving Pictures res (Change of Program Monday and Thuredsy ! \ FINEST THEATRE IN AMERICA | 3110-12 State St.. - Chicago, Hl. Pertormere Send in Your Open Time | Vassar Dancing Class | a0s0 State oTREET UNION MASONIC HALL 2 Instructions given in all the latest dances by competent teachers every Wednesday evening. ‘Seren trsiructors. as From 8:30 to 9:40 p. m. | PEERLESS FAMOUS ORCHESTRA _ ‘Admission 25 carte | {CLARENCE MILLER Weta Electric Fans and Modern Ventilation | Meancgare-s¥s Mashion Gi Wikicee sone. sector East Side of the Street 4711-17 State Street Sat. Evening, Sept. 26 First Run Moving Pictures for the Whole Family. Dorcas bees als Soar eer Someta domi a Me fr Dea ant SHANOe oF PloruRES DAILY | PRICES: ADULTS, i8c, CHILDREN Se OPEN THE YEAR ROUND | SS CLEANLINESS comron When dining away from home there are four points to consider, Cleanliness, Comfort, Promptness and Service. At the QUEEN CAFE, 21 E. 33rd Boulevard you find all these embodied, together with Good Home Cooking. ‘SEAMES & HOFFMAN, Proprietors taste manne: BANQUETS AND AFTER THEATRE PARTIES A SPECIALTY. PROMPTNESS, “rcpnone hea wane _— Morning Light Strongest, ‘Tho morning light Is from ten to thirty per cent stronger than that of the afternoon, varying with the season. ‘Tho lghttransmitting properties of different kinds of glass vary greatly. ‘Thus the lose of light trom glass as compared with outdoor light ranges all the way from thirteen to thirty-alx per cent or more. The practice of lapping the panes causes an average toss of Ught of about eleven per cent. The transmission of lght naturally {n- creases as the angle of the roof more nearly coincides with a right angle to the sun's rays. ©. WILLIAMS, President. Phone 8633 Douglas F, GALLOWAY, Sec.-Trees. 3515 RHODES AVENUE The only school of its kind in Chicago, where beginners and advance pupils are taught. Miss Galloway, the instructor, is a Post- graduate of Chicago Musical College in’all its branches and is fitted to teach anything in the art. HOURS: 9:00 A. M. ‘to 5:00 P. M. | Dally Rectatlons Besloning Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. CALL OR WRITE POR TERMS. DEGINNERS A SPECIALTY. Our Shadow, Everyore of us casts a shadow. There hangs above us a sort of pe ‘numbra—a strange, indefaable somo thing—which wo call the personal {n- Auence, which has ita effect on every other life on which tt falls. It goes with us wherever we go. It is not something we can have when wo will, a5 We lay aslde a garment. It fs some: ‘thing that alwaya pours out from our fo Ifke Hight from a lamp, lke heat from a flame, like perfume from a flower.—J. R. Miller. « Teer 1S mies ‘imei mie) See enh | a ach (as ‘ aril u MAILED SERIE 9st22 « HRS S con Anvnta Wanted. ‘Lieratare, GEO NE SY wiidic Shampse rier Co, . Minneapolis, Minn, Cooks Held In High Honor. ‘There ia no better proof of the deli cacy of the Greek palate than the honor in which cooks were held. They piled their trade with the greatest freedom, and, not belng attached to this master or that, they were called 4n by the rich on occasions of brilllant festivity, What wonder then the cook's was a respectable protesslon, becoming a free man? CARL L. COTTON ° PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER ee uae dome quickly and weatly at that yoo'll appreciate eave GOOD LETTERS gto How it Became Known, “Why do you think his wite {s golng to bring divorce proceedings?” "I Know it, my dear, In the past month ‘aho has bad at Jejst a bundred photo- raphe taken of Herselt y* homo with the children."—Pacx. { abs ale, 2 pt CAT ee oe ay aa Te ‘ih any elty, Including Washington, Nashville, St. Louls and Baltimore, where separate achools obtain. Higher in Boston. The rate of attendance of Afro American children inthe mixed schools of Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit and New York, at the school ages given above, Ie higher than for Balt more, Atlanta, New Orleans, Rich- mond or Memphis, while the’ school attendance in the highly Industctalized city of Pittsburgh has a higher rate than St. Louis, Considering only these of graduating age Ts to 20, the rate of attendance fa higher {n Boston than in Washington” and. Nashville. where Bosaluly the best ayatens of “Afro American. schoolt obtain; "while Chi: cago. and Pittsburgh easily. lead all ther cities of Importance, sneluding Philadelphia where one of these gros of “race leaders” succeeded In having separate schools established in certain. wards largely Iahabltated hy Afro-Americans. ‘The “near Jim Crow" schools. of Indianapolis. so have a smaller per cent of persons Attending school at the graduating tixe, 15 to 20 years, than Boston, Chl cago, Cleveland, Columbus and. Pitts: burgh. In Cleveland, Ohio, where the children attend mixed schools. there ina higher rate of attendance for all axes than in the. segregated. schools of Cincinnatl, In Utinois. In the state of Illinois the per cent of persons attending school in the city’ of Springfield where a mixed school system prevails, Is higher = wach enoul age sits 6 to 8, 10 to 4, and 15 to 20 years than’ 1. dost st Tous where Mr James Crow re- ide it is clearly evident that the love une!_sympathy 0 generously handed Sut (7) by the AfroAmeriean teacher n the “J, €." sehool does not lengthen he school life of the Afro-American Shik, and that the number of gradu- ites is largely determined by the com- mercial and industrial aetivities of the rommunity, rather than by the per- onal attributes or etble characteris: ea of the teacher. BIG EXPLOSION IN SOUTHERN CITY Birmingham, Ala, Oct. 9.—A great explosion occurred” at. Miniga Stes ils morning about 9:20 o'clock. ‘The hnessnge wax received at the Dunbar Hotel Macher Shop about 11:45 a. mh, iit all" men who checked In. were dead. About that me Louis Good: than Isppeiied. a and. after getting {at much nwws he’ boarded tis. mar ehiue, which isan Tadlan 4 horse. hower ‘motor, ind left nmediately for Sites, whieh. is Ty mikes from Uirmingtaia, making he "ran fu 2 arrived at the mines at 2:13 sharp and np to dit time one white. man aul two colored had been brought to the top, About to the Cy 3. Mine ured auto arrived and preparations were completedsby 2:40 for the bring- ine up of the dead, Five ore were browse to the top by 4:20, From information gathered it seouir that the explosion was caused by some one entering ax entry. that had’ been ‘caucled on account of Ba When T Weft sfulga at. 3:00. D. T the trata had Lett (or Ensley to carry those ‘they hud to the morgue, ak howe it is remored that there were forivone men. iaborers and seven company men inthe mine that ould hot be accounted for, and of that tiuinber seven had! Yeen recovered at Sip me tt = This morning the claim is made that fifteen were killed und sixteen inured. "The number of colored men taken Crom the mine Were eight, names 33 follows: ‘Hen Price, Scott Garret, ‘Orcar Palmer, William Wheeler, amp Swampsy, Carey Howard and two others unidentified. The number of colored men Injured are twelve, a8 follows: Will Dunlap, Nathan Ma Tons. lames Heard, Jack ‘Catherine, Watt Bevan, Jack Dowden, Will-MIL Uigan, Will’ Thompson, Lewis Wit son, Roger Maxey, Geo. Moore, Rag King, Harry Jackson. One of the ‘oldest -colored_miners there saved the life of one of the thine foremen, Thomas Black, 2 white man. ‘James Anderson, white, a machin. ist, who was In the mine at the time of the explosion with his helper, came out and brought his helper with hi tineonsclous, God Is certatnly going to have things Iils way. When some of the white men here have courage enough to remember that when lie Js at stake that the Negro has never Torvalen them, and itis purely shown there that some of them are practicing what they” 833. Mr. Rufus, Perry, one of Birming hams ‘young artists ‘of the brush again bas the pleasure 6f knowing hat every one who islts the Ala tama’ State Fatr and visits the Nex ‘ullding will eels Tntest ereation “The ‘Birth of Christ,” which. Is. tn deed a wondertul plece of work. The prize ‘awarded, If given Mr, Perry, I about $3, but It is worth more than {ireetlines that amount for fr Perry's works to be In the audience for i fg hle ambition to attend college and ecultivato is talent, 0 be feel iat after the Fair la over that some ne. of Birmingham's wealthier. resi dents wilt offer hm some amount fo {his masterpiece and. #0 ald. him rene ‘hia goal Mr, E.'S. Smith, our talfor, at 60 South 18th street, has completed hi fall line of ‘woolens, Including ever woolen fabric. worn’ by. the ‘wearer of fashion, Don't forget to see. bin before you place your order. Remem ber Mr. Sith carries only frst clas Woolens in his stock. Progressive Shoe Hospital, of whict S. L. Burlong {s proprietor, won firs prize at the Alabama State Pair f0 the best shoemaker's display. Mt Burlong has won for himeelt s name a2 the most competent shoemaker 0 our city. His shop Is equipped witt the very latest and beat’ machiner which ean be afforded, He is locate at GOL & 20th street. All matter, especially lengthy articles, must be typewritten or they cannot teceive consideration for publications ‘MBITIOUS BOY Wesley Chapel Gives Concert Re- ceipts to Lewis K, Becks, Who Was Awarded a Scholarship at Howard University. iSpeciat to The Chieago Defender.) low Angeles, Cal, Oct. 9A beneat concert was given last week at Wer ley Chapel, Eighth and ‘San Julian streets, for (he purpone of ralsing funds to ansist in the detraying of the raflroad expenses of Lewis Becks, who Teaver shortly. for the national capital, where ho will pursue a course of study’ at Howard University. Me Becks wan winner of one of the three fcholurships awarded by the Southern California Alumni Association of Afro American men and women at the close or the elty achooln, He filed all the requirements demanded by the South ara Callferate. Alenat tein ee my t 1 ‘ae year by partially supporting himself while studying at the Los Angeles Jun- ior College by working as janitor {oF the Wilson Uuilding and the Los An keles Abstract and Trust Company. Benefit Well Patronized, 4.08 Angelenos for the most part are desirous of stimulating the local youth, to complete a course of study In a higher institution of learning, For this reason the Necks benefit concert Was patronized by a large gathering Of representative people who listened to a program supplied by the local stars, among whom was Professor Wil: Ham T. Wilkins, who rendered for the first time his’ original composition called "The Path of Destiny.” A gooil- ly sum was reallzed through the sale of tickets and of refreshments, which was handed to Mr. Hevks before his departure. LATE POLITICAL NEWS. st ag ead eer ee ee ge age be pleased over the comment that has been made by locxl politiciaus, ‘The editorial appearing in the Defender last week was read at the Third Ward mecting a few nights azo and was ap proved hy all the workers. It was sug: gested that tt bo printed and sent into all the wards and prectuets where Afro-Americans are the most popu- lated. Mr. Charles Griffen, who ran inde. pendent for alderman in the Second Ward, spoke at a ward mecting a few nights ago and declared that_never again will he bolt the regular Repub- Mean party. ‘The Ameriean Tobacco Company has Issued a card advertising Tuxedo tobacco with a favorable comment from Col. F. A. Denison, of the sth Regiment. The card states that Col. Denison is a candidate for county commissioner, subject to the action of the Republican ticket. Edltor S. B. Turner of the first dis- trict deciares he will surely be elected. He has several bills in mind he desires to present at the next legislature. Candidates for alderman next year are booming up. It is sald that unless ‘a man Is able to put up $500 oF $1,000 to run his campaign, he will not be considered by the volers. George H. Jackson, Oscar De Priest, Attorney Louis R. Anderson, W. H. Wallace and Several others will be in the running. All the leaders are for Col. Denison, Mayor R. R. Jackson and Editor 8. B. ‘Turner, ‘The slogan. is the “race must have representation." Mon. J. 122. Green, Attorney Louis B. Anderson and Adelbut H. Roberts will he among the old liners to take the stump for the Republican candidates. Cary BL Lewis, it is sald, will urge yoters to vote for Col. F. A. Denison, Robert Levy, Robert Litzinger, Robert R. Jackson and S. 1 Turner at the political meetings this fall. A. N. Fields, the well known political writer, is at Peoria, Hl., editing the Peoria Independent. Rev. W. S. Bradden will do some “husking” for Col. F. . Denison and Major R. R. Jackson, James rewington, head of the “Sons of Mississippi,” will be autt soon with another headquarters opened, ‘The state central committee have given the Hon, Edward D. Green charge of organizing the colored voters down state. He has charge of the oF ganization work In the Interest of Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman, the state legislature and congressional tickets, : Newsy Items of Social, Religious, Political and General Matters Among the People, Tacoma, Wash., Oct. 9 —Miss B. Tal bot of Kansas City is here with her brother attending the state tatr. Mrs, T. J. Sadler has been removed from her home to St. Joseph's Hospital. Mra. F. White {s stil confined to her home with sickness, ‘A GENUINE POMADE, Hay's Hair Pomade is not a vase- line, but a real Pomade, It softens and’ straightens the halr and holde Tt In place. Ask your drugglet for Hay’s Hair Pomade, or got It at the Crown harmacy, Stat and State streets, RACE L. D FOR SEPARATE SCHOULS By Louis Goodman. eiaeitet witha Detenan® NOTICE, Distance, of cdurse, lends enchant- ment to the 98-cent bargain bat. 3 dtc i tow aciants an made Laay WHAT THE PEOPLE byt Not the test monument & 48 | LATEST NEWS JLS ability {s the large flat building at 6618 : Yenc tren Saas anes ARE DOING IN GARIO| ‘7screz.coss ts srehie mie R pi, Posh espera tgerigonne as aes Raat ic aces, res See _— Bright, Criap News From Calro, Ill, |estaie in Los Angeles, Chicago and | Afro-American Proj the Clty Besutiul—Headquartere | Canada. His future business dealing | turn to, Republica Atro- will not record anything more careful] ganization’s Plan xed Sethe: Iie ont Daughters in arrangement as to detail than the Soc bake ‘Shans take or, en aren ee od ate ‘ee. -_. Cairo, IM, Oct 9—The Household of Ruth, No. 108, observed thanksgiv Ing day'In- their hall’ Sunday, Sept 2ith, A program was rendered and sliver offering was taken up. Mra 0. W. Finnie, M. N. G., and Mrs. Fan: nie Willlams, W. Ro + * Mr. and Mra, Wm, Miller and daughter, Mire, M,C. Jones of 17th street, . visited thelr old home, Loulaville, Ky. * * * Mr. Bert Loweln of Chicago was a wel come visitor and the gueR of Mr. and ‘Mrs. A. A. Martin during bis few hours’ stay ia Calro, ir. 18. Lowele 4s @ property holder in our elty. We ge always: glad to sew him onthe streets of Cairo. * * * Family reunion at Martin, Tenn. Mrs. ‘elle James, Mr. and Mrs, C. Phelpps, Mrs. Liztie Simmons, all of Cairo, Joined them, which was. enjoyed, and returned hhome Sunday evening. * * * Mr. C. MeCleary, daughter of Mre. ———, and ittle daughter from Humboldt, Tenn, were the guests of Mrs, Blanche Gillex’ on 7th street for a few days: + * "+ "Rev, Starcks was pleased to baptize four converts Sunday’ at noon, and others were also added to the church, * * * Rey. Bazie has returned to his charge as pastor of 17th street Church, ** * 15th Street Church Is being remodeled with stueco which wil add much beauty when Mnished, Rev. Jones, pastor. * * * Prof. E. C. tamiiton has arrived in the elty and will ye" fOuNd at 1309 Locust street. vee Granct Master A. A. Martin will eave for Decade Sauruis” to hold yz Grand Lodge of A. F. and! A.M. hat. convenes Oct, 1th, Delegate." Dr. W. B. Beatty, Mr. Joe Carr, Mr. C. A. Rowlar, Mr. Dennis Farron and Mir. I. F. Finnle will leave Monday morning, Oct. 12th, by way of I. C. e's + Our attention hag been called to tho fact that the Knights and Davgh- ‘ors of tllinels have sueceeded In get- ‘ing the Susurance certifleate {0 con- nue their endowment depariment of Minols, # * * Rex. J. 3. Totten, pastor of Mt. Mariah Baptist Church, was with his congregation all day Sunday. They are still holding services in the U.N. of F's hall, * © * The Willing Workers’ Club of Mt. Mariah Baptist Chiureh was royally entertained at the residence of Mrs, Rebecea Blanks, nN Commercial aventie. A very en joyable time was had by all present. Miss ‘Sallfe. Stecle, president: Miss Rebecca Hart, secretary, * * > E. H. Mfoton Is building a flue stucco ad lition to his property on 0th street which will represent an outlay of 32.500, When completed it will be a rommodious structure with all_ mod rm conveniences, * * * The Fats and Jeans will play a game of ball at Bride: view Park Sunday, and an exciting came is promised. ** * Mrs. Minnie fond Isa great worker for her churel, AT THE STATE CAPITAL. Newsy Letter of Events of Interest During the Week in Springfield. By E. L. Rodgers. Springfleld, WL, Oct, 7—From a bust: ness viewpoint, we are going forward here in Springfled. * * * Dr. Miles, the new dentist, is here and has opened ciegant offices, He is a reader of The Defender. as are most of the people. +s * The A. M. E. Conference has adjourned at Jacksonville, Next ses son will be held at beautiful Decatur. Rev. Geo. A. Brown goes to Alton. Al ton gets a good man, a man of brains and energy. * * * The Chautauqua con- dueted here at Grace M. E. Church, un- der the auspices of Revs, Chappelle and Walker, proved to he a success, * * * The ball season closed Izst Sun: day with a game with the Myers Bros.’ team, which team won the game—N. B., 5; U. Giants, 4. Preparation is on foot to have a live team next year—a team to sank with the stars, * * * The fall season is upon us, yet we are not unmindful of the gracfousness of the sammer. WILLIAMS SINGERS GOING SOUTH. | cewauenns Reet paws 4 To the years of constant devotion to their life's work in the United States and Canada, they addead a year of travel arid study in England, Scotland, Wales, Holland, Belgium, “Germany”, and France. ‘They spent eighteen ‘Weeks in London where they gave 150 performances, singing in many of the est known theaters, among” which was the famous Collzeum. While Iu London the entire company was under the Instruction of one of the world's Breatest vocal teachers, Miss Ira Al dridge, who is a scholar of the London Royal ‘Conservatory of Music and Whose early teacher was the famous Jenny Lind, ‘Strive for Excellence. Early in their organization they re- ailzed that only the best would bring them success and the watehword of each member was excellence. »Conse- quently individual effort to attain the highest efficiency has resulted in an ‘organization that has brought. forth unstinted praise from those not given (o adulation. This was particularly true in Europe where in musical elt cles reputedly critical they were urged to repeat their concerts. To explain this point, Mme. Annie Hackles, the sifted soprano, resigned from the com- any for one year to take up some ad Yaneed studies at the Chicago Musical College. The most remarkable thing about the Willams Singers ts their wonder ful abllity to Keep toxether. Organized In the summer of 1904, they have the distinction of working together for ten years without practically any change. ‘The personnel of the organization is also remarkable. College graduates, most of them, they make up a com bination of progressive _Afro-Amer! ‘cans hard to excel. They have learned the worth of the Almighty Dollar and the financial returns of their upion ft ten years is seen in thelr comfortable homes and bank accounts. Every member of the organization 1s property owner. ‘They have rea estate, improved and unimproved, Chiengo, Los Angeles, Galva, Ml, anc Canada. In Los Angeles they own col Tectively many acres of cholee farm land. It 1s a conservative estimate tc Yalue the holdings of the’ William: Singers at over $60,000. Mr. Willlame a Business Man, Much of this is due to Br. Williams who first and last 1s a shrewd anc gareful business man. He has studfet the ‘business of entertaining and re duced ft to a science an@ made money by It, Not the least monument te his ability Is the large flat building at 6618 Vernon evespe Share be ntti reside and another balding on Rhode treme. ‘Tho value of Bi prose Holding te unknown, ut'he hee sen tstate in" Lae Angélen, Cntcege and Stnata," aie raters benloess Seaine wil not record angthing more earefl tn arrangement ae to deta! than the many long trips his company has taken bow home ead abond ident Grain tact etsote coe He plane far ta adeaues Only tex ere be. sec ike tawecooateanes Iiliance tn Des 3olnes, lows: relative to the dates for tie company io a31S 16, Mes Johneos ie Me Wien tesintbe fasioar aaa traten Simei He is unable second to the bead of the company, beleg keen nwa of a faire "The ‘wines Sige es rageincent organization of eateries ers, Every member of the company is & soloist—capable of furnishing a ah cata provreme‘slous: bet foie hited erraneed ats duos ring Sar tets and chorus it fs the premler com- pay of the day andupom native ttl Es come of thet wil her and ingles fron te bent te tory cies de oe doubt ete Soutbure our ll ere tstumtal one Interesting Gossip from the Fa- mous Manufacturing City of the Hoosier State, We see Dhaene: rama. oaeieaaue Menke cre ae of the pleasant “Sunday programs Which are held on the first Sunday of each month was presented on last Sunday afternoon at 3 ofelock at the Mt. Olivet A. M. E. Church, 310 West Slunroe street. “The most’ important part ox the afternoon's program was an address cictivered by Hon. B. . Eberhart, of Mishaw."ka, Ind. The Ladies’ Home Sei:ing Circle of the Mt. Olivet A.M. B. Chbr'ah, was entertained on Thursday afternoon ev Mre, Leona Powell. ‘The Woman's Christian Temperance Vnion_met and was entertained by Mrs. B.S. Findley. Mr. Henry Coker, who has been sut fering for a short time from the {n- Jury of a rusty nail that penetrated hls shoe and into bis foot, is now slowly recovering from the pains. Mr. Charles Kitterell and Miss Evan- geline Kitterell are convalescing. rap- lay. A few young Indies entertained the A. B.C. baseball team and other friends at a hard times party on Fri day evening at the home of Miss Afar- garet Weaver, 409 South William street. The evening was well spent in ames, music and song, after which an elaborate Inneheon was served. ‘The hard time party proved to bg a good time party. Mr. Tra Wilson Teft this elty Monday evening for Cincinnati, 0, where he esrects to make his home. Mr. G. 0. Curtis, who has been ill for a short time. fs now very much Im- proved in health, Mrs, Julfa Roberts. who has been visiting her relatives and friends in Cassopolis, Mich., returned to this city, after a pleasant visit. ‘The Ladies’ Home Sewing Circle of the Mt Zion Baptist Church held 2 rally on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Hutchinson. Mrs. Daisy Boswell entertatned Messra, 0. W. Roberts, Mahony, M. Davis, Mrs. Della Boswell oxid Miss Hazel Curry at a dinner on Sunday evening. "Mrs. A. Bradley is now convaiescing, sfter a short spell of sickness. frre A. B.C. baroball team, that Played the last game of the season for ‘city's championship on last Sunday. was defeated by their opponents (“The Hoosier Creams") in both games, leav- ing the championship to” the other team. Mrs, Emma Hickman is not much improved in health as yet. Mr. Raymond Powell, who has just Rraduated from the Fiske University ‘nd returned to South Bend to spend the summer, left Sunday evening for Cnicago, IIL, where he expects to Tearn 1 profession at the Northwestern Unt versity. The Sorosis Club was entertained by Mrs, Claude Young ob Wednesday aft ernoon at their residence? Mr. Mahoney, the pitcher for the A. B.C. baseball team, eft this elty Wednesday for Battle Greck, Mich. The 0. D. T. Club was entertained by Mrs, Cora B, Ash at her home, 428 South Main street, on Friday evening. Mr. Frank Rochelle of Terre Haute, Ind,, Is now visiting his aunt, Mra John Wade, of ‘809 West Thomas street, For all news about or information concerning ‘The Chicago Defender, please call for Jesse Bridgeman. P. S—Whlle In Loulsvile, Ky. n charge of the laying of the cornersione of the Christian Tabernacle, the Rev. Dr. C. E, Allen, pastor of the Mt. Ol vot A. M. E, Church, was also called upon and addressed the Ministerial As sociation. Mrs. Georgia Ward Bryant, formerly of South Bend, returned to’ this elt on Saturday afternoon to visit rela tives and friends here for a short time Miss Mary J. Evans will hold a re vival at the Mt. Olivet A. M. E. dur ing the third and fourth weeks of Oc Johan: bashing Gentes. Got 34. WITH THE BOYS AT ‘SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO. Mr, James Tandy and Mr. Harry Carr have returned from a fourday outing and have fish storles to tell their friends, Mr, Arran’ Smith is nursing a frac- tured arm from a fall that he received Friday. It does not give him but little trouble. Mr. James Walfield has been trans- ferred to Dept. 7. Mr. A. Brown bas returned from a short visit south. He was a delegate from United Trinity Baptist Assocta- tion of Chicago to the convention held at Loulavitle, Ky., on Sept. 26th and 2atn, : Mr. A.V. Terner was suddenly called away" Thursday to the bedside of bis sick brother, who met with an accident. He 1s Improving nicely. Mr. Wm. H. Hyde, bas been trans ferred from Dept. 196 to Dept. 49. Ow. {ng to the fill rush the boy will sel dom be see on the stroll. Mr. Harry Besion {6 nursing a cut hand, but Is able to be at work. “What te sense of humor? This the answer I'd bo giving: God's potent anaesthetlo for the ofttimes pain of liv nassthetio LATEST NCWS. FROM * HOOSIER CAPITAL Afro-American Progressives Re- turn to Republican Party—Or- ganization’s Plan for Winter Work—Brief News Notes and Personal Mention. | Who have bad the very good fartune to have vacations with or without pay have returned to thelr various o¢eupe tions, ready’ for another streauous sea 0n, while those who were not favored with a rest during the heatad term are “playing ike” Wiey ‘did and sre tak Ing up the work with the necessary energy and renewed effort. Politleal chureh, ‘social and civic. affatra. are booming. In fact everybody is busy. Progressives Return to G, 0, P, Last. week @ delegation of perhaps Atty "representative Afro-Americans from all parts of the state visited Re Bublican state headquarters at the Ho tel Severin and. announced to. the chairman that they had returned to the Republlean party and assured bit that, the majority of the race. vote would be secured by the party. ‘The same’ day’ the delegation was the guests of Ernest G. Tidrington at dine her at the beautiful Nome of ames N. Shelton in North California street. The guests of honor were State Chairman Will H, Hay and L. W. Henley, state secretary. "Mr, Tidringion, whose Tep- uiation as a business ‘man ie more than statewide, is grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Indiana and president of the Pythian Savings and Loan Association, was the chairman of the delegation. Mr. Tidrington {m- pressed upon the chairman that {Wo years ago the best element of the At ro-Ameriean people, represented. by (hose present, ‘were Progressives be cause they felt they had not been get ting a fair deal with the Republican party, but now they feel that the Re- publican party is their greatest friend and that they expect to get a equare deal. not as Afro-Americans, but ta eltizens of Indiana, Among those form. ing, the delegation were Rev. ‘Barney Stoné < Noblesville; Hugh A. Rouse of Evansvat'a; Rev. ‘Broyles, Charles r. Smith and 2. T. Willams of Tn fianapolis; Kenney Givens and Frank Royee of Mt, Vernon; wtohn Tyler and .. Woods of Princeton; WW. W. Lov- ean Dr Sith of Boone, Dr D. A. Bethea and. M. “Anderbon, of Terre Haute: tra Roberts and Makar jackson of Kokomo; Cam Upthegrove ot Connersville; Henry N. Hill and Clarence Eliott of South Bend, and Dr. FR. Gaddie of New Albans, "At hie Progressive meeting at Tothlinson Hal, at which time Theodore Roose: velt and Albert Beveridge were the principal speakers, the Afro-American rolers were well represented. Rev. G- Wiliam Ward, Attorney W. 8, Henry, juens 'B. Willis and Wills Kersey were members of the reception com- mittee. ‘The Progressive party, by the vay. the only party offering an Afro: American candidate, W. S. Henry, a highly respected eltizen and a success: ol attorner, is candidate for the Tem. lature. : Woman's Council Meets. ‘The Woman's Council held its frst educational meeting of the series at the educational rooms of the Y. M. C. A. recently. The theme was. “Some Phases of the European War.” The speakers were Mise “Anna. Nicholas, the literary editor of the (ndianapolis: Star, who gave a comprehensive. re view of the war from the beginning, Mine Tydla R. Blaich, supervisor of the city schools, gave a history of England and Germany, contrasting their various stages of advancement. Rev. H. La Herod, pastor of the Second Christlan Chureh, spoke on "America's Opportunity.” and the Rev, Harry G. Hill, “The Outlook for Peace." There were over 200 persons present repre senting the masies, the well informed andthe. “wanttove-wellinformed.” The Woman's Counell is an organi2a- fon of less than a Year old, consisting of individual memberabip of more than eighty. The purpose of the organiza- ton Is to enable the women of the ety, by study. practleat work and unit ed effort, to do their part In promot. ing the spiritual, ethical, artistic. and educational advancement of the race. Mrs, Lillian Jonee-Drown ie president of the organtzation. News Notes, Miss Lavenia Jones, a graduate of the English department of Butler Col lene. left Saturday afternoon for Athens, Ga., where abe will teach Eng lish in @ denominational school. * * -""vitiam H, Furniss, who has been touring Europe the pave summer with his son, Dr. H. W. Furoise, formerly minister to Haytl, and family, delle ered an address’ recently on "The European War" at the home of Mr. and Mrs, L. B, Willls in West Michi. gan street under the direction of the focal branch of the National Associa tion for the Advancement of Colored People. Mrs. Mary E. Cable i presl- dent of the organization, = * *) The Y. M. C. A. has completed most ex- tensive plane for the fall work and i is evident that much real work will be accomplished in all departments, ‘The various departments have held open house during the week. Mr. Thomas B. Taylor 4s. the general secretary, ably assisted by Lionel Artis, Joba F. obnson, Fayburn DeFrante and Wil am V. Casey. Brs, Elizabeth Bybee is the efficient matron, * * * At the meeting of the Marion county com vention of the Women's Temperance Union the report of the euperintend: ent of the Thurman W. C. 7. U, Mrs. M. A. Clark, showed that the temper ance work among Afro-Americans Io Increasing. ‘The membership hae been doubled and $160 has been raised dur- ing the year for the work. A second union Frances Harper Union hae been organized; 12,250 pages of literature was distriduted, ‘and flowers and Sibtes givan io the sick aud. those’ts ‘on Ber'grave by Herbert Willis. * Rev. A. H. Maloney of the 8t. Pall pe Eplecopal Church of this éity ha siven to the public “The Adequate Norm,” an essay on Christian ethics which is of much Interest to. thost seeking further information along tha line and is @ production of the blghes! Mterary skill.” It is nleoly bound, neat Jy and attractively put together, an¢ Js worthy of a place in the brary of the reading public, * * © Bis Amanda Rogers, a graduate nurse, who hhas spent the past year at Alexandria, Va., has returned to the elty and ie the guest of Mrs. W. Norman Curry in Highland place. Miss Rogers was the ecient superintendent of I-incoln ‘Hospital in the Safant days of that in stitution and was a great factor in its success.-* * * Chester Booth left Tuesday night for Chicago to take a course in dentistry In the Northwest. ern University. Mr, Booth ts the omy son of Mrs. Penelope Booth of this city, whom he has been visiting for the past several weeke, * * * Rus: sell ‘Smith, the composer, who bas been seen favorably in the Smart Set under the successful direction of S. Tutt Whitney for the past two sea sons, and Frank Fowler Brown, the tenor soloist, well known in vaudeville ‘and prominent in some of the former ‘well-known musical organtzations, who have been visiting their parents the ast week, have returned to New York to fll musieal engagements there and at other points east. * * * The Rev. W. H. Weaver has ‘resigned the pas- torate of the Senate Avenue Presby- terlan Church. Rev. Weaver is one of the most able Colored divines in the Middle West. He came Lere from Bal- Uimore, Md.. and his resignation le deeply regretted by a number of his admirers. * * * The first mecting of the Pastors’ Council took place at the Y. M,C. A. Iaat week, All pas: tors and rerident ministers are eligt- ble to membership. ‘The purpose of the organization is for the betterment of general church conditions of the city. * * * Miss Beatrice Lewis of Nashville, Tenn,, was the guest of her brother, Dr. 1.’ Aldridge Lewis, the past week. Miss Lewis Is a talented musician and is a teacher of the art at Howard University, She left Mon- day evening for Washington to take Up her work, © © © Professor James F, Taylor, the authorltative di- rector of dances, has returned to the city after epending the heated term as the fuest of friends and relatives in Boston. Professor Taylor was the guest of honor at a dinner given Sun- day by Mr. and Mrs, Edward Mom- man in Hadley street. °° * J. M. Benson, an employe of the Tndlan- apolis ‘postoMce and prominent In church work, will make the principal adress Sunday at the Moriah Dap: tigt Church at Richmond, Ind. The ccfasion Is the home-coming of the mambers and friends of that chureh. GARY, IND., IN REVIEW The Past Week in the “Steel City"—AN About Peopi You Know—Notes of Their Retig- ious and Social Activities, } Gary, Ind, Oct. 9—Mr. George Worthington ‘of Chicago was a Gury Nistor last Saturday. Mn Worthing: ‘ton Is contemplating entering the bus! hess field in ourcity. ¢ ¢ * Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas, who have been living at the Tin Plate locality ina cottage on Lake Michigan, will move to the elty in the near future and will be at home at Twenty-fifth and Massa- chusetts streets. Their many friends will be glad to have them nearer the city, where they may enter more into Ae, social We of the community. + + atiss Genevieve Lee of Michigan City has come to this city to be with her sick sister, Allidred, who has been ‘auite MM during the past week. * * Mr. and Mra. Murrell Ralsion, who have been on an extended trip through Osceola, Ark., and Chicago, Il., have been the charming guests of Sir. and Mrs. Levi Barber and Mr. and Mrs. William Rivers. © * © Mrs. F. W. Hayes and Mrs, Bonjamin Triplett of this city spent a day Inst week in Ra- cine, Wis., on business, * * * Miss Nessia Langia, whose native home Is in Abyssinia, Africa, and who has trav- eled and studied extensively in the United States in the elght years sho has been away from home, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Davis of West Nine- teenth street, Miss Langia Is a teacher and has many interesting things to tell about the customs and traditions of her people. She participated in the benefit given at the King Baptist Church, “Twenty-first and Adams streets, Tuesday evening for Mrs. Jobn Seldon, who has successfully under- gone a second difficult operation. ¢ + Mrs. and Miss Corbin have come to live with thelr father, Mr. Corbin. + # * Mr. Lee, who has been in Cas- sopolls, Mich., for the past fow weeks working, will’ return to the city ina few days to move his family to that place, where he will make his future home, Mr. Lee bas been in the gro: cery business here, but since the finan- cial depression has not done sulfictent business to remain here with his store. ‘The community regrets to have him and bls good daughters go from our midst, but wish them great. success and liappiness in their new home. * + + “Miss Mildred Lee, daughter of Mr, Lee at Twenty-third and Broad- way, has been very ill during the past week, but at this time Is somewhat improved. * * * Sayle Brecken- Hdge of Chicago, son of Mrs, Lewis, visited his mother and friends last Sunday on South Adamerstreet. * * * A public whist party will be given at 1629 Washington etreet on the even- Ing of Monday, October 12. The pub- Nic is cordially Invited to be present and to pass a pleasant evening. * * * Phillip Payne of Chicago was a Gary visitor Jast Wednesday. * * * Mrs. Carter Smith of South Washing ton street has begun a course in sew- Ing at the Froebel School. * * * ‘The boys of Froebel School have or- ganized a boy scout club and are mak- Ing ready to do active work. James P. Norwood, who yas a cavalryman dur. Ing the Spanish-American war, has offered his services in drilling them and {s teaching them military tactics and calisthenes. * * * Mrs, Charles Allen, Mrs. Daniel M. Washington and Mra, B. E. Lytle attended the splendid production now running at the Audi torium in Chicago last Wednesday evening. * * * Mr. and Mrs, Rob- ext Moss of Chicago spent the after- noon and evening last Tuesday In Gary, the guests of their relatives, Mro, Barber and Mrs. Rivers. * * ¢ 7. L. Allen and wite of Chicago spent Yast Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Allen of this city, and after having a very delightful time returned to their home at 5:45 p.m. * * * Miss Bernice Bowling, who has been spending two ‘months with her cousin, Mrs, Bd Wil son of South Adams street, leaves for her home today in Waukesha, Wis. neiine! 14: de, voter. . ‘The Largest, ~ PRACTICAL & Al Brase and Stringed Inst. Mandolin ano ~ c Vielt the Free Monthly Recitals at the Puptis.° ° Tekees Given at ‘Sohod. we %g Conauoted vy 5 W. L. JACKSON 3100 STATE ST. cticaac, ma, $$$ $$ wo LF B R os GIANT HAIR STRAIGHTEWER 1 and DRYERCOMB Se <r —— ann c= = SOc ‘This Comb is solid brass and will hold beat longer than any other comb. Sold tegularly for $1,60 but our price is $0c and we give you LAMP attachment FREE! Mail Orders Solicited, If Ordered by Mail, Enclose § 2c Stampe 1214 N. 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Please give both the old and new address, and in writing to the paper, always be careful to give both the state and postoffice, as well as mime. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1914. FALL. It's gone, but after all, content that it is fall; is something bracing in the air drives away all thoughts of care, and lifts before my eyes the haze Between the Nows and Yesterdays. Perhaps—but what's the use to dree Things never are just what FALL. after all, is fall; racing in the air all thoughts of care, my eyes the haze Nows and Yesterdays. but what's the use to dream— never are just what they seem. The summer's gone, but after all, I'm quite content that it is fall; There's something bracing in the air That drives away all thoughts of care, And lifts before my eyes the haze Between the Nows and Yesterdays. Perhaps—but what's the use to dream— Things never are just what they seem SHIFTING FOR YOURSELF. DOMINGO, THE BLACK REPUBLIC, took place. The lives and property are. Immediately the U. S. gunboat shells at the Federal batteries, silence that this country should protect its own cannon's mouth in a little country, refuse to protect them in a country like there were many reasons why we were Mexico where there is only one whyoming. If it is right to protect America a small and defenseless country, why Americans and their property in a larger country determine the rights of our first turn over the first page in America, Uncle Sam and entitled "Who to and find a ready explanation for the abovely to leave our beloved shores to two. Every Southern state at its own laws and impudently asks what is to be answers, what? For men are never once when holding down a political job unanimous to take an exe in the face of his supposed friends. He was a man who had the courage to by any man or set of men, and an autocrat, an uncrowned king, etc. self a President of all the people. He not change conditions in a minute but every set of people who were less men whom fortune had smiled upon, what we make them. The constitution the best set of laws that any country will be laws if they are not enforced? Who the parents are more partial to one of the child that is neglected naturally because we saw as to which shall get the upper full in favor of the neglected child for a child with might and main to gain a point of encouragement is all right and goes suitably expect to be helped financially what is so much needed with us just at chaos. Shift for yourself and where we doubly dear to you. THE BLACK REPUBLIC, a revolu- tive. The lives and property of Americans hitimately the U. S. gunboat in the harbor Federal batteries, silencing them. Is it try should protect its citizens and their mouth in a little country like San Do- cet them in a country like Mexico? It are many reasons why we should have in- side it is only one why we should bome is right to protect Americans and their defenseless country, why is it wrong to their property in a larger country? Does determine the rights of our citizens? Per- the first page in America's greatest book, untitled "Who to and who not to pro- explanation for the above incident, no our beloved shores to follow the work Southern state at its own pleasure defies does ask what is to be done about it. For men are not always swayed by lying down a political job, for those who has it takes an exceptionally strong his supposed friends. Roosevelt stood who had the courage of his convictions man or set of men, and for his pains he an uncrowned king, etc.; with it all he of all the people. He was but one man conditions in a minute but he did much of people who were less fortunate than fortune had smiled upon. Conditions are them. The constitution of the United aws that any country possesses, but oui are not enforced? What happens in a are more partial to one child than to the neglected naturally becomes embittered which shall get the upper hand with the neglected child for he relies only on and main to gain a point. And so it is sent is all right and goes a long way but he helped financially we will lose that needed with us just at present to bring it for yourself and when you reach the to you. IN SAN DOMINGO, THE BLACK REPUBLIC, a revolution recently took place. The lives and property of Americans were endangered. Immediately the U. S. gunboat in the harbor fired several shells at the Federal batteries, silencing them. Is it not strange that this country should protect its citizens and their property at the cannon's mouth in a little country like San Domingo and refuse to protect them in a country like Mexico? It would seem like there were many reasons why we should have interfered with Mexico where there is only one why we should bombard San Domingo. If it is right to protect Americans and their property in a small and defenseless country, why is it wrong to protect Americans and their property in a larger country? Does the size of the country determine the rights of our citizens? Perhaps if we just turn over the first page in America's greatest book, written by Uncle Sam and entitled "Who to and who not to protect" we will find a ready explanation for the above incidents, nor is it at all necessary to leave our beloved shores to follow the workings of page two. Every Southern state at its own pleasure defies Federal laws and impatiently asks what is to be done about it, did echo answers, what? For men are now always swayed by their conscience when holding down a political job, for those who them can unmind them, they takes an exceptionally strong oily in the face of his supposed friends. Roosevelt stood careless to be a man who had the courage of his convictions, dictated to by any man or set of men, and for his pains he bed an autocrat, an uncrowned king, etc.; with all it he himself a President of all the people. He was but one man could not change conditions in a minute but he did much ardently uplifting every set of people who were less fortunate than fellow men whom fortune had smiled upon. Conditions are in just what we make them. The constitution of the United States is the best set of laws that any country possesses, but of use are laws if they are not enforced? What happens in a where the parents are more partial to one child than to the The child that is neglected naturally becomes embittered, is a see-saw as to which shall get the upper hand with the age all in favor of the neglected child for he relies only on works with might and main to gain a point. And so it is a race; encouragement is all right and goes a long way but instantly expect to be helped financially we will lose that that is so much needed with us just at present to bring of chaos. Shift for yourself and when you reach the I be doubly dear to you. REAPING WHAT IS SOWN? HALL BE WARS AND RUMOR good Book. The spectacle that the o day may or may not be the be one of the cogs in the great nations to the realization of the night that he whom the gods wou wing in this world must be wei wanting sooner or later must o sympathies are being extended vers are being offered for the subless all of this is done in si Christian spirit as exploited by atturies thousands of dark-skin onies due to the barbaric treat uperior (?) race. Were the cries d in these United States? Was an newspapers make mention of the church congregation, much less to a single prayer for them? W air brothers protested? Were an example for the others? O his to say: "Is Belgium sur- man invasion and outrages?" D ized territory in Central Afri- rees. The natives were com- ber, and in case of default w their hands or arms chop by these severities, un- shed to the world, with e story of their wrong impelled King Leopold socials. God says of all o pay." Nations have no futu hence, unlike individuals, ible precept and all history p undergoing divine retribution in Africa? Germany, Russia Belgium's record. Mip the war, as horrible as THE WARS AND RUMORS OF WARS. The spectacle that the old world powers or may not be the fulfillment of all of the cogs in the great universal scheme to the realization of their littleness, to that he whom the gods would humble them this world must be weighed in the ballet sooner or later must come the adjustments are being extended to the warring being offered for the speedy cessation all of this is done in sincerity, and yet an spirit as exploited by the enlightened thousands of dark-skinned people have to the barbaric treatment received at? race. Were the cries of the poor un-United States? Was any relief sent to wars make mention of their sufferings? congregation, much less the whole councile prayer for them? What happened if others protested? Were they not most simple for the others? George F. Davis says: "Is Belgium suffering an undeasion and outrages?" Let's see. Quite territory in Central Africa. Its forests. The natives were compelled to gather and in case of default were most cruelly their hands or arms chopped off. Whole by these severities, until missionaries fished to the world, with photographs of the story of their wrongs. The protests compelled King Leopold to mitigate thecials. God says of all oppressors, "Ven." Nations have no future life in whichance, unlike individuals, must experience precept and all history prove this. May going divine retribution for her cruelties Africa? Germany, Russia and the other Belgium's record. Might does not alhe war, as horrible as it is, may come HALL BE WARS AND RUMORS OF WARS." od Book. The spectacle that the old world powers today may or may not be the fulfillment of a be one of the cogs in the great universal scheme nations to the realization of their littleness, to ought that he whom the gods would humble they living in this world must be weighed in the balancing sooner or later must come the adjust-sympathies are being extended to the warring wars are being offered for the speedy cessation ubless all of this is done in sincerity, and yet Christian spirit as exploited by the enlightened atturies thousands of dark-skinned people have conies due to the barbaric treatment received at superior (?) race. Were the cries of the poor un- in these United States? Was any relief sent to newspapers make mention of their sufferings? church congregation, much less the whole coun- a single prayer for them? What happened if their brothers protested? Were they not most an example for the others? George F. Davis his to say: "Is Belgium suffering an unde- invasion and outrages?" Let's see. Quite sized territory in Central Africa. Its forests trees. The natives were compelled to gather ber, and in case of default were most cruelly their hands or arms chopped off. Whole by these severities, until missionaries shed to the world, with photographs of story of their wrongs. The protests compelled King Leopold to mitigate the specials. God says of all oppressors, "Ven-pay." Nations have no future life in which hence, unlike individuals, must experienceible precept and all history prove this. May undergoing divine retribution for her cruelties in Africa? Germany, Russia and the other Belgium's record. Might does not al- the war, as horrible as it is, may come COUNTRY IS NOT IMPROVING? been reported during the first six ur less than the record for the same CHICAGO DEFENDER THE GOSSIP HABIT. ONE OF THE RULES OF DECENT PROPRIETY is to keep one's private affairs under cover. Very few people are truly interested in other people's troubles, having enough to do to care for their own. There is no one, perhaps, who is a greater menace to society as a whole, or more of a nuisance and drain on busy people, than the gossip, he they man or woman. Though to the man's credit it can be said that he is seldom the offender. Women, idle women, are the ones who justly acquire the name of village gossips. There is nothing so sweet to their cars as a fresh piece of scandal, preferably about some friend or neighbor, it matters not whether it be true or untrue, it gives food for her wagging tongue and by the time she has put the finishing touches on the story it is unrecognizable by the parties most concerned. She calls on this and that neighbor and leads them to believe that she is divulging a state secret, cautioning them not to breathe a word to a living soul. It is a delicate matter for those who value their time and energies, to deal with this type. And no busy woman can afford to waste her time with a social tramp; many a conscientious woman has stooped to the untruthful "not at home" to rid herself of this pest. What shall we do, pity or condemn? The woman who has her time fully occupied with her home, her children, her church and her clubs, finds other things of far more interest to talk about than the shortcomings of her neighbor or her friends. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop" and the gossip is truly the exemplification of this trite saying. But the sooner this type of woman is shown—by diplomacy and tact if possible, or by a more direct discouragement of her visits, if necessary—that there is work for every woman in the world to do, the greater the likelihood that she will look around and find it. And it is very often our duty to show some unhappy idle woman that the way to health and happiness lies in work. And it is a great deal more satisfactory to speak a good word than an evil one about those with whom we come in contact. THE NEW 8TH REGIMENT ARMORY. SUNDAY MORNING AT 11 O'CLOCK the cornerstone of the new 8th Regiment Armory, which is now in course of erection at 35th St. and Forest Ave., will be laid with impressive ceremonies. Gov. Dunne, Adj. Gen. Dixon and prominent military officials from all over the state are expected to be present. For years this new home for our soldier boys has been the dream of not only the regiment but every loyal citizen, and many have beer the sacrifices made by those in authority to see this dream realized. When completed it will be one of the finest armories in the city and the only one in the country devoted exclusively to our people. Chicagoans never do anything by halves and this will be one more big building in the chain of public institutions in this city. That those connected with the affair since it incipiency deserve a world of credit for their unselfish endeavors, goes without saying. It is to such men the race must look as leaders in the great uplift movement, men who leave to posterity tangible evidence of their having been there. The new 8th Regiment Armory will be a credit to all. THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE IN RECEIPT of Thirtieth Anniversary Tribune. It was issued Saturday, Oct. of four sections of eight pages each. Historical effort that it has been our The business, social and religious in eloquent language and enhances considered that this mammoth issue w the race, gotten up entirely at their order offers Mr. Sol. Johnson and his gratulations. The cut of the office stought back fond recollections to the session of kindest regards to the third row. WE ARE IN RECEIPT of Thirtieth Anniversary edition of the Savannah Tribune. It was issued Saturday, October 3rd, and was made up of four sections of eight pages each. It was the most pretentious journalistic effort that it has been our pleasure to see in many days. The business, social and religious life of the city was featured in eloquent language and enhanced by fine cuts. When it is considered that this mammoth issue was the work of members of the race, gotten up entirely at their own plant, the Chicago Defender offers Mr. Sol. Johnson and his co-workers its heartiest congratulations. The cut of the office staff that adorned section four brought back fond recollections to the editor and publisher. Expression of kindest regards to the third lady from the left on the first row. PARCEL POST. WHAT THE PARCEL POST SYSTEM it behooves housewives to get in touch in a position to supply them with the year. The postoffice promises da- tion that this is about the best solution to them. From producer direct to consu- mise on every commodity, with the de- sign strictly fresh. Parcels weighing up added in the parcel post within a radii and the cost is but 54 cents. These are the house who finds in these stringes the proverbial hen's teeth. NOW THAT THE PARCEL POST SYSTEM is in full working order it behooves housewives to get in touch with farmers who may be in a position to supply them with fresh produce throughout the year. The postoffice promises daily delivery and it would seem that this is about the best solution of the high cost of living problem. From producer direct to consumer surely would lessen the price on every commodity, with the double advantage of having things strictly fresh. Parcels weighing up to fifty pounds are now accepted in the parcel post within a radius of 150 miles of Chicago and the cost is but 54 cents. These are glad tidings to the head of the house who finds in these stringent times money as scarce as the proverbial hen's teeth. IN THE SWIM. ERICAN MAGAZINE has been the greatest man in the United States. Ace Roosevelt is first, Thos. A. Edison is third, "Mr. Ordinary Citizen" fourth, fifth, then comes our own Booker T. by when the brother does not get in on what happens, even when the North Pine on the job, in every battle of any fight; his life has been interwoven with republic since its birth. After all is with will be recognized, sometimes show surely. THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE has been taking a vote on who is the greatest man in the United States. As might be supposed Theodore Roosevelt is first, Thos. A. Edison is second, President Wilson, third, "Mr. Ordinary Citizen" fourth, William Jennings Bryan fifth, then comes our own Booker T. Washington. It is a cold day when the brother does not get in on everything of importance that happens, even when the North Pole was discovered he was right on the job, in every battle of any moment he was on the firing line; his life has been interwoven with the history of the American republic since its birth. After all is said proficiency, merit and worth will be recognized, sometimes slowly coming into its own, but always surely. IF YOUR HEART IS IN THE RIGHT PLACE it isn't always what you say that counts, but what you mean. Last Sunday was the day set aside for the people to unite in prayer for the cessation of war, and after one of our earnest but uneducated parsons had prayed for the nations at war and the nations at peace, for nations of all sizes, shapes and colors, he paused and then said, "And now, O Lawd, we prays dat yo' will bless de nations ob de most' uninhabited potions ob de globe." Certainly his prayer should reach everybody. WE WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU BRACE YOURSELF before reading the following: "President Wilson rewarded Edward A. Savoy, Negro messenger of many successive Secretaries of State, by issuing an order today permitting his promotion from chief messenger to a clerkship without reference to civil service." No, we absolutely refuse to comment on the occurrence at all. Where is it in the dictionary it says "What is so rare, etc., etc." ALL OF THE BIG NEWSPAPERS have their own war correspondent right in the field. We were about to do likewise but news reached the office that James O'Donnell Bennett and other big guns were in danger of being shot as spies. And if there is anything our war correspondent dislikes it is being shot. Hence, as-it-were, so-to-speak, etc. ACCORDING TO THE LATEST CENSUS only half of Chicago's population work for a livelihood; the question confronts us: What about the other half? Are they lazy or millionaires? WE ARE REQUESTED TO ANNOUNCE that on account of the use of the ocean and other facilities of travel by the Allies the Germans will be unable to send us our fall order of limburger as heretofore. ACCORDING TO THE LATEST "DOPE" the government stands a poor chance of recovering the $15,000 forfeited on the Jack Johnson case for nonappearance in court, the parties on the bond are insolvent so says Assistant District Attorney Albert L. Hopkins. In the meantime Jack is rolling in the sheikh in the war zone and caring little whether school keeps or not. WHY IS IT A RACE MAN is not among the speakers on the 8th Regiment program? Was it because we were not good enough? Did the 7th at their dedication leave off the Irishman? We are not particular about taking all, but if we are to give our lives from the ranks of the 8th we want representation other than the master of ceremonies. Get me? THE 43RD STREET CARNIVAL fails to have any sharpshooters plugging at the Mayor for giving them a permit. Don't draw the line. AS THE WEATHER BEGINS to remind you of winter get nearer to the man you can get favors from without showing gratitude. AN OFFICIAL ESTIMATE places the number of REAL Negroes in the world at 170,000,000. This is exclusive of the "Stroll." EVEN IF YOU ARE ONLY MAKING $500 A YEAR if you save $400 of it in 2,500 years you will become a millionaire. NOCAES ARE DIAGNOSED AND NO PRESCRIPTS GIVEN IN THESE WEEKLY ARTICLES NOTE—Questions pertinent to hygiene, sanitation and prevention of disease, if matter of general interest, will be included in this column. Where space will not permit or the subject is not suitable, letters will be addressed enveloped in enclosed Letter should be addressed to Dr. A. W.伯力verforce Williams, care of The Chicago Defender Everybody desires to have a beautiful complexion. Women especially give much thought and time to the improvement and to the beautifying of their complexion. It is eminently proper and desirable that one should look at all times as well as his or her means will permit. No one likes to look upon or to hire or engage as a waiter, cook maid, teacher or stenographer, or to come in close contact with any individual whose face is covered with liver spots, biotches, 'pimples, freckles, blackheads, a swollen, bumpy red rose. On the contrary, everyone enjoys coming in contact with the person who is well groomed and whose face is free from dirt and germ imperfections. The dirt of the street coming in contact with the secretions from the skin is a great cause, but not the only cause, of a bad, ugly complexion. Some of the Causes of a Bad Complexion.—A bad complexion contains many freckles, small yellowish or brownish spots on the face, the neck and hands. There are many blemishes, such as pimples, blackheads, acne nodules on the face, and sometimes there is a glossy, oily condition of the face, especially of the nose and the creases between the nose and cheeks, and the forehead. And often when you find a crop of pimples and blackheads gathering on the under surface of the lower lip and the tip of the chin. These pimps, often contain pus and sometimes they become very large and unslightly, causing much embarrassment to the young damself. Among the causes of bad complexion is the dirt of the street containing germs, which get on the face and work through the upper layers of the skin, through the pores, and produce irritation and inflammation and often cause an excessive secretion of the oily substance in the skin glands, which produces a greasy, yellowish condition of the skin, and often the secreting glands become infected, and we have a diminution of the oily secretion. In that case we have a dry—often a scaley—condition of the skin. Little worms, comedons and other germs get into the skin and keep up a constant irritation and inflammation on the face and hands of some delicate people. You know some people have very thin, fine, delicate skin which is easily irritated, whereas others have skin not so delicate and less easily irritated. Certain drugs will cause irritation of the skin and give a bad complexion. Bromides and iodides will produce a rash on some skins simulating smallpox. Various soaps are very injurious to certain individuals. Some can only use ivory or castle soap. Another cause of bad complexion is the use of various face powders and paints that are advertised. FROM OUR EXCHANGES. Catholices Make Fine Appearance. Representatives from Colored Catholic churches made a fine appearance in the parade that was given by the American Federation of Catholic Societies Tuesday. As the Colored contingent passed before the cardinal it was given a big ovation. St. Barnabas Catholic Church had 200 men in line, and St. Peter Claver's delegation was in charge of C. Marcellus Dorsey, and St. Francis and St. Monica's Churches, this city, as well as St. Cypran's and St. Augustine's Parishes, Washington, had large delegations. There was a scattering of delegates from other churches. Marcellus, Gladden and J. Wade, the latter representing St. Francis Church, were the local Colored delegates to the convention, which came to a close Wednesday.—Baltimore Afro-American Ledger. The greatest power of earth for the righting of wrongs is the power of agitation. When the spirit and power of agitation dies among a people they are doomed beyond all hope of resurrection and redemption. So Complexion. . Bad Complexion. The Power of Agitation Paints are very injurious to the glands of the skin. The pores of the glands of the skin should be kept open and free from paints which close up the glands. Paints often contain mercury, arsenic and lead. Preparations of lead, sulphur and mercury give the skin a dark dirty color and should not be used except under the strict orders of a physician. Many of the face paints have combinations of these drugs and should never be used. Alimentary Disturbances. Under alimentary disturbances, we may mention chronic indigestion, constipation, torpidity or sluggish liver as being very important factors in producing a bad complexion. For one to hope to improve his or her bad complexion he or she must first get his or her stomach and bowels in a healthy condition, because the skin or the complexion is often a mirror of the internal condition. Would you think of putting on clean clothes when you had not bathed your body for six months, with the hope of curing the odor that should be cured by the use of soap and plenty of water, with a vigorous rubbing? A bad complexion is due largely to unhygienic condition of the individual, or in other words it is the lack of personal hygiene. It is not always the fault of the individual, because one does not always know what to do to beautify his complexion. You are inclined to use the various paints and face powders vaunted through advertisement to cure your bad complexion, without the use of soap and water; without discarding the use of certain injurious drugs; without getting your stomach and digestive organs in a healthy condition; without thoroughly cleaning out your bowels and keeping them in a sanitary condition. These things you must do first if you want to have a beautiful, smooth, velvety complexion. To cleanse the skin use plain unperfumed soap with plenty of hot water. Dry your face by rubbing gently, then apply a thin layer of Savola (skin food), which is found very useful in beautifying one's complexion. You might try it. There is no one remedy that will improve every case of bad complexion. Above all, do not forget to regulate your diet, clean out your bowels, put your teeth in a sound, sanitary condition, correct your stomach disturbance, if you have any, and use plenty of hot water and good soap and apply Savola. Eat more vegetables, eat less sweets, eat less rich meats. Live in the sunlight as much as possible. Have your face well and often massaged. We people must look our best at all times and at all places. See your physician about things to do to improve your complexion and how to get rid of your bad complexion. Your appearance goes a long way in in making a favorable impression on those whom we meet. important is this power that it is guaranteed to the people through the mandates of the constitution of the United States. The Colored man is not an agitator, nor has he ever been. It has been dined into his ears until it has reached his very soul that all he has to do toward righting his wrongs is to wait until the Lord Himself shall see fit to come down and right them. The idea of peacefully assembling and making intelligent and persistent protest against wrong seems foreign to him. Or, should he start an agitation and is rebuffed at the start, he loses heart, abandons the effort and gives up like a disappointed child. It is the agitation of the waters of the sea which prevents starvation and death. It is the agitation; if the air which gives pure air to breathe. It is the agitation of the blood which gives us the power of motion and life, and it is the agitation of the thoughts and ideas which prevents brain stagnation when interrupted. When a people lose that interest in human nature that extent that they stand supinely, by quietly submitting to wrong without protest, they have reached the danger point in race progress.—St. Luke Herald, Richmond, Va. CHICAGO OCTOBER 10,1914 On Sept. 9 President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation to the people of this country declaring that the 4th of October be a day of prayer and supplication to God that the warring powers of Europe come to terms of peace. To pray to a God for peace is strictly in accord with pretty sentiment and with religious practices (or rather teachings), but taken in the light of common sense it is abased in the fullest sense of the word, and I cannot conceive how a thinking class of people can be induced to indulge in such an empty practice, and to my opinion the intelligence of the people is determined inversely by the percentage that took part in the prayer. However, do not understand me to mean that no good can come of this prayer (the conception and declaration is a noble one). My contention is that the only good that can come of such a prayer is not through the intercession of a God, but through man himself. It is reasonable to believe that if in prayer men turn their thoughts to the tranquil constructiveness of peace, and away from the destructiveness of war, that many will exert their energy in the direction of peace, or rather a suspension of hostilities for a few years. Peace in the full sense of the word is impossible under the present form of civilization, as it will be explained in a future article. The European war is purely a man-made condition and they alone will end it, as has been the case with all wars, and there is no reason to expect an exception in this case. Mr. Fox, the able editor of the Standard Literary Society of Olivet, made mention recently of the inconsistency of this prayer for peace-in-Europe movement, in that this country is posing as an angel of peace, while at the same time no such stand has been taken by our government to bring about peace by prayer or otherwise in our own country. He referred to the army of prejudice and mob violence that is continually hurling its forces against the American-born Negro citizens, especially in the Southland. Mr. Fox also suggested that a movement be started and worked up to the day having the first Sunday of the new year (1915) as a day of prayer for the cessation of the days of prayer for the American Negro citizens, such as disfranchisement, lynchings, discrimination, etc., etc., etc. This move is worthy of being made a national affair. I will go farther than Mr. Fox by saying if prayer is of so much value, why was it not used to prevent the European war? Prayer is certainly cheaper than war, and, moreover, each warring nation is a Christian nation! They have not laid down their Christianity, for are not each of them praying for victory? Back going back to our country, why was not each advocated to settle the difficulties in Mexico, instead of this country spending millions of dollars by going into and shooting up Vera Cruz, killing women and children when an individual man would not salute the American flag? Why was not DEFENDER'S LEGAL HELPS October 12, 2014. There have been many complaints coming to our department concerning the practice of persons other than lawyers themselves in informing persons having business at the courts and in attendance at the same that they have influence with the judges and other officers of the courts. We have had one complaint charging that there were certain attorneys who claimed to have offices in the chambers of the judge of the court, and particularly at the branch municipal courts handling criminal business. Now, as to anyone having such influence with the judge or other officers, as persons are led to believe, there is not one bit of truth in such statements, and every person who is approached by anyone claiming to have such influence should person report the matter to the judge by letter, and if it will soon be stopped. And as to anyone having an office in the chambers of the judge, that also is untrue, and you should secure one of such attorney's cards and acquaint the judge of the court with the fact that it had been represented to you that the attorney whose card you have claims to have an office in his chambers, and that practice will also cease. Now, as to the persons other than lawyers attempting to handle cases for others Chicago, Ill., Oct. 5, 1914. Mr. Abbott, Editor "The Defender," Chicago, Ill. Dear Sir: Under the direction of the National Democratic Congressional Committee, three other Afro-American speakers and myself, of national reputation, will soon speak in the following places: Springfield. WHY DO YOU PAY RENT? Concerning Influence prayer resorted to in the Atlantas riot, the Springfield riot, the riots in the Calumet copper regions, and in the Colorado mining district, where the Ludlow tent colony was destroyed and women and children burned? This government plously points the finger of shame to the bloodstained hands of those in Europe while comparatively it wades in blood at home. Mr. Hearest, the gentleman who heads this prayer for peace move, only a few months ago advocated in the strongest terms the intervention into, and even the annexation of, Mexico, and he knew a dear price of blood would have had to be paid. While I have said that I do not believe this prayer for peace will avail anything, yet I am reminded of a prayer that in has been answered. The prayer was written by the late T. Twain and was suggested for the use of soldiers: "O Lord, help us to tear the soldiers of the foe to bloody shreds with our shells; help us to cover their smiling fields with the pale forms of their patriot dead; help us to lay waste their humble homes with a hurricane of fire; help us to wring the hearts of their unoffending widows with unavailing grief, blast their hopes, blight their lives, water their way with their treasures." Mr. Burt Walker shows that the spirit of the above prayer is well carried out in these verses: "The German kneels on the bloody sod, When the battle's noise is done, And pours out thanks to Almighty God For the victory he has won. "The heligans pray, the English pray, Each to the same Great King, And each has faith that the Father And each has faith that the Father above Stands ready His aid to bring. "The Austrian prays, as he loads his gun To shoot the Servian down; While the Servian prays, as his plan he lays To destroy the Austrian town. "The American prays to the same God of them all For this terrible war to cease, And renders Him thanks for His bountie grace In keeping this treason at peace." In keeping this country at peace." As I have previously said, this war is purely of men and will be settled only by them. What the human race needs is a new civilization, it upon a humane foundation, and we either need a new religion, or at least a new and better interpretation and practice of the religion we have. Here is the kind of prayer that does things: "Pray by work, by kindly deed, Pray by curbing royal greed. Pray by honoring peaceful arts. Pray by warming human hearts. All ye men and women, pray. Each in some effective way; But of empty words beware— Man himself must answer prayer." in the police courts, everyone should be very careful in dealing with such persons, as they are not responsible to anyone for their actions, and when they have received your money wrongfully it is very difficult to prove the offense. While an attorney at law is an officer of the court and for any wrong done in dealing with clients he is subject to disbarment. We would advise every person needing the services of an attorney to go to some responsible attorney with an office, in find him when you wish to see him, and not allow it to influence you at the courtrooms to pay your money to some one of whom you know nothing, as a mere receipt amounts to absolutely nothing unless you can locate the person giving the same. It is the best policy to employ an attorney before reaching the court, as he will have more time to investigate the facts of the case and be better prepared to handle the case. Of course there are times when one has not in the first instant sufficient time to engage counsel before they are brought into court, but if you will inform the Judge that you wish sufficient time to do so every Judge will allow you the time and you may have the officer or bailiff of the telephone to any attorney you wish and should either refuse to notify the attorney you wish you should inform the Judge of their conduct and he will see that it is done at once, because court is established and maintained for the purpose of dealing justly with everyone and seeing that not the least injustice is done with the assistance of the Court. Jacksonville, Decatur, Peoria, Danville, Cairo, East St. Louis, Quincy, Centralia and Metropolis. The dates for these and other points down state will be given soon. These meetings for the speaking and organization will be in the interest of the nominees of the Democratic party. (Signed) THEOPHILE T. ALAIN, SR. Ex-State Senator of Louisiana, now of the "Black Belt" of Chicago, IL