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LATEST NEWS If You See It In The Defender It's So VOL. X., NO. 12. OLD SOUTH HOME TOW JOE CAN SOUTH Governor of National H Soldiers Issues. Orde Defenders of the Dining Room and Old Vet RACE HATING SOUTH Chicago Defender Report interviews Danville Cit While Members of Will Illinois St (By Staff Reporter.) SOLDIER TOWN OF U ANNON A SUTHERN National Home for Dif Order Separating of the Nation from from and Sleeping of Veterans Protec SOUTHERNER ISSUES V Reporter Secures O ville Citizens—Whites Others of the Race Ign inois Stand for This O HOMETOWN OF UNCLE JOE CANNON ADOPTS SOUTHERN TACTICS Governor of National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Issues Order Separating Brave Black Defenders of the Nation from Whites in Dining Room and Sleeping Quarters—Old Veterans Protest. RACE HATING SOUTHERNER ISSUES VICIOUS REPLY Chicago Defender Reporter Secures Order and Letter—interviews Danville Citizens—Whites Denounce Action While Members of the Race Ignore Affront—Will Illinois Stand for This Outrage? DOUBLE PLATOON SYSTEM WILL HELP RACE MEN Adoption of Plan Will Benefit City Firemen by Giving Them Shorter Working Hours—Increase of Men Will Give Race More Men of the Race in Department. MEASURE UP TO VOTERS Defender Advises Readers to Vote Yes on the "Little Ballot" April 6 But It Still Protests Against Segregation in This Branch of the City Service. At the April election, among the propositions to be submitted to the voters on the "little ballot" is one for the adoption of the "double platoon system" for city firemen. This is unquestionably a good plan and one that deserves the united support of all classes and of all politics. Under the present system the city firemen are compelled to work continuously two full days and off the third. Abolish Present System. Such hardships are almost unbearable, and should be remedied. The system responsible for the condition cannot be changed without the vote of the people. If the "double platoon system" is adopted, the department would be required to work night and day shifts of twelve hours each. This change would be of inestimable benefit to the Afro-American firemen because it would necessitate doubling the present quota of men now in the single fire company at Taylor and State streets. Opposed to Segregation. While the Defender is opposed to the segregated fire company, it favors the adoption of the "double platoon system." Afro-American voters should support the plan and thereby assist in opening up a larger field for employment in the fire department for those of the race who may take and pass the examinations. WILL S. MONROE F PLAYER DIES WILL S. MONROE FAMOUS BALL PLAYER DIES AT CHATTANOOGA (Special to Chicago Defender) Chattanooga, Tenn., March 19. William S. Monroe of the city, known throughout America and the Islands as "Monie, the star second baseman," died at his home Tuesday at 10 a.m. He was the son of the Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Monroe and was 38 years of age. He was one of the most noted ball players of this country, having a reputation equal to that of his life-long friend. "Rube" Foster. Danville, Ill., March 19.—The great state of Illinois has been disgraced. Its churchmen has been blurred. Agents of the very government at Washington have placed their official soil of approval upon the blot of accession in the soldiers' home at Danville, Ill. Old soldiers of color freighted with the weight of age, who fought in defense of the valor of the country and the glory of the flag, must now in the following years yield to gritless, proscription and segregation of race prejudice which is led in general orders No. 14, under date of March 9, 1915. National Home for Disabled Soldier Soldiers located at Danville. Here is the order: wills Branch, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Danville, Ill., Mar. 9, 1915. General Orders No. 14. Frequent complaints having an lodged by both white and colored members of this Home of legitities and insults hurled at each other, in quarters and mess, account of racial differences, and in order that such contention may be avoided, and in compliance with a petition largely urged by members of this Home, on file in the office of the Adjutant, and personal requests for many colored members that change he made, and with the approval of the present Board of Managers, it is hereby ordered that the Quartermaster and Commissary of Subsistence, in their respective Departments, segregate the white and colored members so that each may have quarters separate and apart, and be so seated at mess that each may have separate tables. By order of COL. M. H. PETERS, Governor. Official: (Signed) WM. H. PLATT, Adjutant and Inspector. This order was made effective at once. Those Afro-American veterans, some of whom had asked to be transferred from the Johnson City, Tennessee, Old Soldiers' Home, on account of the humiliation and inhuman treatment to which they were subjected there were greatly disappointed to find that they had journeyed to Illinois only to be subjected to the same character of treatment. These old veterans sent up a protest which reached the editor of the Chicago Detainer. Defender Investigates. A representative of this paper, in the interest of humanity and justice, was sent to Danville in answer to the appeal of the Afro-American veterans to make an investigation. It required considerable secrecy to get at the truth, but they were finally ascertained representative interviewed colored citizens alike in personal talks withtes. We learned that of the order one cooperating with e victims of this drew up a pro-ple way sent it to head of the insti-age 2.) L rch 19.—The the Bothel A. their pastor at week. A. y date. Mrs. ington, D. C. s. Dr. A. O. remodeled his friend of the d to attend relation this SATURDAY Abolish Present System. Opposed to Segregation. In early youth Mr. Monroe exhibited a fondness for outdoor life. He had a good school training, which was evidenced throughout his career as a ball player. When young, as soon as school was out, right to the "commons" he would go to play ball. He was active, a good runner and jumper. This exercise soon developed him into a first class ball player. He --- Will Benefit Race Young Athlete. Chicago Defender WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY TEXAS GRAND LODGE U. B. F. COLLECTS LARGE SUM IN THREE MONTHS Board of Managers Meet in Houston —Secretary Reports $39,909.05 as Total Receipts for Quarter—$20,000 Set Aside to Pay Death Claims. (Special to Chicago Defender.) Houston, Texas, March 19.—The board of managers of the Grand Lodge United Brothers of Friendship of Texas met in the U. B. F. building on Wednesday, March 10, with the following officers: President W. F. Bledsoe, Marshall; Secretary F. W. Gross, Houston; Treasurer Joseph Nichols, Houston. The secretary, F. W. Gross, made the following report of receipts for the three months ending February 28: Widows and orphans, $19,182; burial fund, $15,385.50; rent of building, $2, 364.50; grand lodge taxes, $1,257.30; special reserve, $608.50; interest on deposits and investments, $377.10; sales of supplies, $82.83; reserve, $45; home and business fund, $38.75; change of policies, $27.75; paving certificate, $20.95; refunds, $16.61; national grand lodge taxes, $1.26. Total receipts for the three months, $39, 309.05. A number of cases involving large sums of money were looked into and the majority ordered paid. The board set aside $20,000 to pay death claims for the quarter. SPLENDID WORK OF SPLENOI WORK OF PROBABTION OFFICERS. Mrs. Albreta Moore Smith and Mrs. Jessie Thomas Praised for Work in Ferreting Thomas" "School of Crime." Mrs. Albreta Moore Smith, probation officer of the Juvenile court, is to be congratulated upon the splendid work done by her and Mrs. Jessie Thomas in ferreting out and bringing to justice "Rev." Theodore Thomas, whose "children's school for crime" was aired in the Juvenile court. The work of these two efficient officers of the Juvenile court was the subject of favorable comment by the daily papers, and illustrates that merit counts, no matter what the color of the skin. TO CORRESPONDENTS In writing for the Defender have matter reach the office no later than Wednesday to insure publication. Write plainly and upon decent paper; VAMOUS BALL S AT CHATTANOOGA studied the game, knew all the great plays and could tell off-handedly all the rules of the book. Monroe played all through the south and his fame became known. He was sent for by managers in the East. His brilliant playing sent him to the Chicago Union Glants. Startles America. His keen eye to see a ball, but it with such force, and land it at the proper place, his great work at short while a member of the Philadelphia Giants attracted the attention of John McGraw of the New York Nationals. At that time he said Monroe was the greatest insider he had ever seen, but could not use him on account of his color. He played with the old Cuban Giants and later with the American Giants. When he was in form Monroe did the most sensational. (Continued on page 7.) --- Startles America. CHICAGO, MARCH 20, 1915 GREGATER Chicago Firer HELP CAPT Chicago Firemen Should Have Shorter Hours HELP CAPT. RYAN FIND ONEIDA DORN HOUSE BILL 131 FIRST BILL CONSIDERED BY JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. Representative Jackson's Measure Presented Last Week Unanimously Reported Out With Recommendations That It Be Passed. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Springfield, Ill., March 19.—House Bill No. 131, introduced last week by Representative Jackson from the 3rd Illinois District was unanimously reported out of the Judiciary Committee this week. It was the first bill considered by the committee, and likewise enjoys the distinction of being the first bill reported out. The bill is entitled "An Act to prohibit Acts tending to incite ill feeling or prejudice, or to ridicule or disparage others on account of race." Representative Jackson appeared before the committee when the bill was under consideration, and in a forceful thirty-minute address in support of it so impressed the committee that without hesitancy they immediately voted to recommend that it pass the House. Representative Dahlberg of the South Chicago District, ably assisted Major Jackson in procuring favorable action before the Judiciary Committee. BOWLING APPOINTED MOVIE PICTURE CENSOR The Afro-Americans of Chicago have been given representation on the Board of Moving Picture Censors in the person of Prof. Alonzo J. Bowling, who was formerly in the engineering department of the city. It will be remembered that Mr. Bowling was the only Afro-American to pass successfully the civil service examination. Out of 385 persons of all races who took the examination, 20 passed and Mr. Bowling was the sixth man. He was educated at the Kansas State Normal and Albion Colleges, the Universities of Michigan, Northwestern, Ohio State, Boston, Chicago and Harvard. His special work is in the field of education, sociology and philosophy. BIRTH OF A NATION AROUSES IRE OF MISS JANE ADDAMS Head of Hull House Views New Moving Pictures in New York and Denounce Them in a Scathing Interview — They Excite Race Prejudice, Says Noted Woman. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) New York, March 19.—"Pernicious caricature of the Negro race" is the way in which Miss Jane Addams of Hull House, Chicago, expressed her opinion of the motion picture drama, "The Birth of a Nation," now being shown in New York, in which is told a story of reconstruction days and Ku Klux Klan violence in the south following the Civil war. After having seen the film Miss Addams softened no terms in her condemnation of it. The following is an extract from an exclusive interview she gave the New York Evening Post March 13: Does Not Tell Whole Truth. "The producer seems to have followed the principle of gathering the most vicious and grotesque individuals he could find among colored people, and showing them as representatives of the truth about the entire race," she said in describing her impressions of the play. "It is both unjust and untrue. The same method could be followed to smirch the reputation of any race. For instance, it would be easy enough to go about the slums of a city and bring together some of the criminals and degenerates and take pictures of them purporting to show the character of the truth about the whole race than this is about the blacks. Of most unfortunate things about this film is that it appeals to race prejudice upon the basis of conditions of half a century ago, which have nothing to do with the facts we have to consider today. Even then it does not tell the whole truth. It is claimed that the play is historical, but history is easy to misuse. It is undoubtedly true that some of the elements of the plot are based on actual events, but they are only a part of the picture. You can use history to demonstrate anything when you take certain of its facts and emphasize them to the exclusion the rest." TED IN Firemen APT. RY POLICE GIVE UP HOPE OF FINDING ONEIDA DORNALIVE Captain John Ryan and Detectives Working on Case Believe Little 4-Year-Old Girl Was Murdered and Body Hidden Away—No Results From Persistent Search. BELIEVE SMITH GUILTY. Degenerate, However, Refuses to Talk—Pitiful Condition of Parents—Father Sees Clew in Letter Sent to Defender, and Offers $25.00 Reward. Little Oneida Dorn is still missing. Since the last issue of the Chicago Defender there has been no clew to her whereabouts, and as we go to press no human being, with one possible exception, knows whether she is dead or alive. This exception is William D. Smith, the degenerate outcast, held by the police, as he was the last person seen with the child. In him they believe that they have the kidnapper of the little one if she is alive, and her murderer if she is dead. If Smith murdered this innocent little girl he keeps his secret well, for he has been subjected to the severest third degree examinations and taken to the neighborhood of the child's home in the hope that he would reveal the hiding place of the body which the police firmly believe to exist in that neighborhood. Time Too Short to Go Far. This theory is based on the fact that too short a time elapsed between the time that he was seen with the child and the time that her parents notified the police of her absence and of his arrest. Federal street from Thirty-first to Thirty-fifth street abounds with ramshackle dwellings, some only partially occupied, which would afford an excellent hiding place for the body of a small child. To the west of Federal street there is a convenient alley and the tracks of the Rock Island railroad, and somewhere in this network of ash heaps and refuse the police think Onelda Dorn's remains will be found. Mother Almost Prostrated. Meanwhile the agonized parents hope on. The griefstricken mother watches the weary hours away awaiting some tidings of her lost child. The terrible suspense is slowly killing her. The father is positive that his child will be found alive. He believes that she is being held for ransom. This hope was somewhat strengthened Tuesday when he heard of a letter that promised information of her whereabouts. The Decatur Letter This letter was received in the morning mail and was postmarked Decatur, Ill., and was directed to Mr. (Continued on page 7.) DANVILLE HAS ENTIRE COMPANY OF RACE FIRE FIGHTERS. Defender Reporter Visits Headquarters and Meets Captain Hosby, Who Enjoys Distinction of Being Only Man of That Rank in the Country. The Defender representative, while in Danville, Ill., this week, investigating the Soldiers' Home segregation order, visited the colored fire company, located at 705 N. Washington street. This fire company enjoys the distinction of being the only one in the country, the captain of which is a member of the Afro-American race. Capt. J. H. Hosby, who guides the destinies of this fire company, is unassuming and bears the unusual distinction with modest dignity. Among the other members of the company met by the Defender's representative were Samuel Gant, T. J. Morton and W. C. Miller. Danville citizens are justly proud of this company of race firemen. ATTEND THE Spring Millinery Display March 22nd to 27th Demonstrations on Living Models Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday. R. Morgan Hat Shop, 3709 State St. SATURDAY Have ND RLD LOSES BASEBALL WORLD LOSES BRIGHT STAR LIFE AT NATION'S CAPITOL IS NEW TRIPLE ALLIANCE LIFE AT NATION'S CAPITOL IS NEW TRIPLE ALLIANCE Activities Made Up of Combination of Religion, Society and Politics—Correspondent Says Ministers Are Active—Political News Hard to Get, and Society Improved. Entire Community Striving to Make City Beautiful—Drive Out "Red Light" Refugees and Give Battle to King Alcohol—Personal and Other Items. (Special Correspondence to Chicago Defender.) Washington, D. C., March 19.—Washington, the nation's capital, "the city of magnificent distances," is unique in many ways. Its life is a triple alliance of religion, society and politics. The last religious census gives for the Afro-American people in Washington 102 church organizations, 46,249 communicants, 82 churches, and 20 halls used for religious worship. Unlike most cities of its size and fame it, through the influence of its moral crusaders, leans diametrically opposite to the Sodom and Gomorrah class of cities, and its exterior cleanliness of appearance may be looked upon as an index to its municipal personnel. The moral crusade of this city is largely sustained by the host of Christian workers led by some of the finest and most intellectual Christian ministers in America. ATTORNEY W. M. FARMER WINS BIG CASE Attorney Walter M. Farmer has again demonstrated his legal ability by winning a big case representing the plaintiff involving a suit of $75,000. Mr. Farmer prepared the case here. It has been on file for several years. The defendant was located in St. Louis, Mo, where the case was tried, and the referee rendered a judgment of $13,420.94 for his client. This is one of the few big cases that Mr. Farmer has tried recently. BILL MONROE WORLD FAMOUS SECOND BASEMAN Who Died March 16 John McGraw and other baseball magnets admit that had he been a Japanese, Chinese, or Fiji in fact a member of any other race than what he was he would have been a star in the Major League. W. L. BUTTERWORTH KILLED FOR GOLD Well-Known Merchant Who Lived Alone is Murdered for Hidden Wealth—Only Relatives Live in Texas. W. L. Butterworth, 63 years old, was found dead at his residence, 3027 Federal street, on Tuesday, March 16. He was a manufacturer of the World Beater shoe polish. The cause of his death is a mystery but it is believed that robbery was the motive for the attack. He made trips twice a week from the South side to the West side in his wagon. He was last seen on Friday by a painter who lived next door. He was loading up his wagon. When this neighbor failed to see him on Saturday he notified the authorities. The police broke in the door and found him with his skull fractured. He was then removed to the People's Hospital, 223 W. 22nd street, where the inquest was held on Wednesday. After the inquest the remains were removed to the undertaking establishment of Ernest Williamson, 5028 State street. Mr. Butterworth lived alone and it was thought that he kept a large sum of money at his home. This the police believe led to the attack. Other than this there are no clews to the murderers. His only relatives are a brother and sister who reside in Galveston, Texas. LAPSLEY, MICHIGAN, SPRINTER WINS DASH AT INDOOR MEET New York, March 18—(Special)—L. B. Lapsley, junior medic, representing Michigan at Syracuse, N. Y., last Saturday night, lead the field by a full yard in the 40-yard dash, equaling the Syracuse gym record of 4.45, held by Reldpath, the Olympia quarter-mile champion. The eastern judges, in face of the obvious results, gave the race to one of Lapsley's team mates, O'Brien, and announced that the colored flier was second. The occasion is worthy of interest in that this is the first time in the history of Michigan track athletics that a colored man has been taken on a trip for an out of town meet, heretofore limiting their participation only to home affairs. Michigan won by the close score of 40-37. RENT YOUR ROOMS. Why have you a vacant room in your house when a small classified "ad" in the Chicago Defender brings the right kind of roomers? The one. HOME EDITION ICE 5 CENTS IN CHICAGO AND ENTERES FORBIGN 18 CENTS E HOME orter Hours IDA DORN ```markdown ``` JIM CROW LAWS REACT ON WHITES SAYS BROUGH Chairman of the University Commission on the Southern Race Question Makes Remarkable Report—Recites in Detail Results of Segregation and Thinks Caucasians the Losers. NO SOCIAL CONTACT. Separation of the Races Complete—Afro-Americans Improve by Plan and Noted Educator Thinks Time Has Come When There Should Be Equal Opportunity for Both Races. (Special to Chicago Defender.) Little Rock, Ark. March 19—Dr. Charles Hillman Brough, professor of economics and sociology in the University of Arkansas, who is the chairman of the university commission on the southern race question, the members of which are among the South's most distinguished educators, drawn from the faculties of eleven of the leading universities and colleges of the South, has submitted his annual report to the commission. The report, which takes in the Negro problem from all angles, is admittedly one of the most interesting yet submitted on that subject, and is of peculiar interest because of the high standing of Dr. Brough among southern educators. "In the southern states," says Dr. Brongh, "there are today no points of social contact whatever where the two races meet and exchange ideas. Separate schools, separate churches, separate telephones, the "Jim Crow" car, restrictions of ballot, not to mention violent anti-Negro political agitation in at least two of the states, have produced an alienation of the two races without a parallel. Everywhere throughout the South, despite physical contact in a business way, the two peoples live and move in totally different worlds of thought and feeling." Important to White. The effect of this social isolation of the Negroes, says Dr. Brough, is of the greatest importance to the white as well as the black man, and in a note of warning, he adds that "the closing of the door of equality of opportunity to the Negro and his persistent intellectual and moral pauperization must in the end react upon the civilization of the white." "In my humble opinion," he continues, "it is better to admit the Negro to all the stimulus and the inspiration of the white's social heritage, so far TIME TO USE YOUR SHOTGUN IS NOW (Special to Chicago, Defender) Pine Bluff, Ark, March 19.—In a city where Afro-Americans helped to build railroads, post office, town hall and business houses; where Wiley Jones once owned the street railroad; where the race is engaged in all walks of life, especially business and professional, a number of white red-necked in the city have nailed the windows on trees and telephone poles for the Americans to leave town. It says: "Negroes, beware; we want your jobs. You are given two weeks to leave the city or suffer the penalty of death." These notices were even mailed to L. R. Jones, Z. R. Marth, W. A. Sloan and Steve Clark. Others who received notices were Dr. F. P. Lytes, E. J. Hoover, A. J. Wiley, Felx Coleman, Walter Burks, Henry Devalls, Dave Harris, Dr. W. M. Moore, Jim Dixon and W. A. Clark and H. Perry. A number of others received the warnings, and it is thought that at least 25 in all were sent out. The grand jury is supposed to investigate but the race no chance. They have, rifles and shotguns and destruction on parktect their homes. AGENTS WANTED In Every City and Town in the U. S. Big Money in the Chicago Defender. Only Eight Column, Eight Page Weekly in the World. Become an Agent. Write for Terms. CHICAGO DEFENDER, 3159 State Street, Chicago, Ill. McMANUS FORCED TO DEFEND LIFE SEVERAL TIMES McMANUS FORCED TO DEFEND LIFE SEVERAL TIMES Chicago Man Killed in Mexico March 11 Gives Vivid Description of Battle For Life Early in February in Letter to Chicago Friend—a Little Inside History on Conditions in Strife Ridden Country. John B. McManus, who was killed in Mexico March 11, had many friends in this city where he formerly resided. The death of the former Chicagoan has resulted in a demand by the United States for the punishment of the murderser and for reparation to honor the life of the paper will be interested in the following letter from the shaint mum to a friend in this city. This friend is Mr. F. Van Winklo, 4524 Forestville avenue, a white advertiser and subscriber of the D defender, has furnished us with the following letter: JOHN B. McMANUS, Apartido 707, City of Mexico. Cama Do Udo, City of Mexico, Feb. 3, 1915. My Dear Mother: I suppose that my last epistle failed to reach you, as short afterwards, the administration that happened to be in power suddenly got a severe case of cold feet, the students and I were all in shock. I suppose that you have read in the Chicago papers of the various troubles these students have here, and I feel convinced that it is true, that if there were but five Mexicans in the country, it would only be a short time before they would goose the other two, after which there would develop another conspiracy wherein they would disguise the other two. After Carranza assumed the government we all thought now everything was wrong, so he said a disguise, and another revolution, mostly wind, very little fighting, but enough to make Carranza believe that he was the one which he occupied after making sure that all of the American soldiers had enriched. One of his first acts there was to lay a flag, and the other, of several million piles, incidentally he took possession of all of the largest Mexican houses. Left Without Protection. Pinches Two Mules. I expected a return visit next day, but nothing transpired so I imagine that the door was open. I probably they were stranglers or more properly spending, handle. I assure them that I will be there, it seems to be second time to loot. I suppose that you wondered about my house in town where they are living during these uncertain times, so they machine most every day but go back at night. I shall certainly keep them there for some time yet, as while the last affair was over, I will probably the next one may turn out far different. Milk 30 Cents a Quart. I feel much convinced ever since that these people are nonsusceptible indefinitely, meanwhile the assets and resources of the country are being exhausted, and it will only be a short time before they can be used to eat. I have raised the price of milk to 30 cents per quart and believe that next month will see it to 50 cents per quart. I have raised the price to 40 cents per pound. Corn and beans, "which are the main food of the poor," have almost doubled in price. The nibble has that approximately less than one cent more in the revolution. Just think of the absurd thing about Mexico City, with a population of over 400,000 permitting a foot and a foot to seek the town in and out. THE "KNOCKER" WILL FIND STRONG FOE IN TUCSON ALLIANCE Speakers at First Annual Get-Together Banquet of New Corporation Denounce Race Enemy—W. L. Jackson to Enter Stanford. Earthquake Distribution Rev. H. V. Gill, an English clergyman, on studying the dates and places of occurrence of $D$P earthquakes, found that 974, or more than three-times the number of earthquakes, the successive units of which were separated by a week or less. Mr. Gill believes that any great displacement of the crust of the earth makes the earth to rotate unevenly or "wobble," and that the unevenness of motion of the crust by displacements in other regions will balance the original displacement. Doctors Live Long Doctors are notoriously their own most disobedient patients. Usually they eat and sleep irregularly, they are out in all kinds of weather, and they die at no danger of contagion or infection of the 2,205 physicians who died in the United States last year, 214 were more than eight years old, and 21 of them more than ninety. The average age was about skxy one years. Probably doctors dose themselves less than other people do. Youth's Companion. Really Hard Luck, "Pap is gettin' kinder discouraged," remarked Hiram Wayback, "How so?" asked the neighbor, "Wa-a-1, he high onto ten thousand medical, remedial care in this endurin' the last forty years, an heath Lodge a sick day yet."—Lynnston Lodge The 'end' and 'sure' of work by the doctor is to mind 'and' the doctor's not 'grace' to the doctor. WITH THE WOLVERINES Events of a Week in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Benton Harbor and Kalamazoo — The Latest News by Our Special Correspondents. (Bx Mms Boone) Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Mich., March 13—Rev. Moses F. R. Peters is having a series of illustrated sermons which will be given Sunday nights for the next two months. * * * Mrs. Moses F. R. Peters was elected president of the Young People's Church Club. * * * Those on the sick list are Mrs. Freeman, Miss Harris, Miss Joana Grant, Mrs. Jesse Motley, Mrs. Henderson. Ynsilanti Ypsilanti, Mar. 19.—The Ladies' Literary Circle met at Mrs. Dr. Dickerson's residence on last Thursday and the president read a paper entitled "How We Are to Promote More Unity Among Us." Mrs. Pelham, the state president, was present and responded. Mrs. Ash is very ill Mrs. Kiosseo Santeri, Rev. J. O. Derrick, Mrs. O. Derrick, the Second Baptist church, has just closed a very successful revival and finished paying for that church. Rather a Reflection A San Francisco clergyman recently at the close of his sermon announced that in the course of the week he expected to go on a mission to the heathen. One of his parishioners exclaimed, "Why, my dear doctor, you must hold us one word of this before it. It must be warned." What shall we do? "Brother," said the minister solemnly, "I shall not leave town." Habits "Force of character is cumulative," says Emerson. "All the foregone days of virtue work their health into this," she writes. "In the inertia and unworthiness work their health into this also, and that is the great lesson of all habit-forming: We weight up future with our present, and the day today shall help or hinder tomorrow." Kindness. The spirit of unwarred good will is the great lifting power of the world. When we can do nothing else to wrong, lessen burdens or mend life's hard places for warry feet, we can at least be kind—in face, voice and deed. And oh how well please would brighten, heavy loads grow light and new courage come to the heart if only simple kindness were the rule of earth! To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition, the end to which every desire extends and of which every desire presents the prosecution—Samuel Johnson. SEGREGATE SOLDIERS IN DANVILLE HOME (Continued From Page 1.) tution. It pointed out that they had never been subjected to such inhuman treatment at the home during all the time that they had been inmates, until now. It called the at least 15 days prior hereto he had been appointed governor and suggested that only "color prejudice" could be responsible for such a drastic order. The Governor's Reply. The Defender's representative was able to obtain the governor's reply to the old soldiers' protest. Following is the full text of the governor's reply. National Home, Danville, Illinois. Mar. 13, 1915. From The Governor, Danville Branch. To George S. Walker, Samson J. Chappel, John W. Sayers, Committee. Subject: segregation. Concedes: Your petition signed by 175 colored members of this Home, protesting against General Order No. 14, has had my careful consideration. You assert that this order is an emanation of "insane, ignorant and unwarranted prejudice." Was it insanity, ignorance and prejudice which brought you and your people out of the gloom of slavery into the light of liberty? People many people thought so at the time. But today not even your former masters would vote to restore the system of human slavery. Was it not by the blood of the white man (the Union soldier) that your freedom was achieved? You did not in those critical days, half a century ago, object to segregation. Aye, you rejoiced when the government granted you the privilege of being organized into segregated colored regiments, which custom has prevailed to this day. You came from those distinctive color regiments to this Home. The government has never enlisted colored men in white regiments; nor are there any white men in the ranks of the colored regiments. Although both may occupy the same camp (as you do in the regiment No. 14) they are still segregated. Order No. 14 was issued on this principle and in compliance with a petition signed by 84 members of this Home, and with the approval of the Board of Managers (see paragraph 1). Paragraph 2 reends: "This order is for the benefit of the white members, money and good order," not for the benefit of the white members alone, but for the colored members as well. There is no distinction as to its purpose. You are here (both white and colored) as old soldiers. You are under semi-military discipline. As soldiers it is your duty to protect yourself, to obey all orders, rules and regulations. When Gen. George I. Thomas in his official report of the battle of Nashville paid you the high honor of telling the people of our common country that "the colored troops fought nobly," the white soldiers applauded the comrades, their merits, they shook you by the hand and congratulated you. They were not jealous, they did not deem your praise as a reflection upon their courage or service. Yet you protest, assuming that Order No. 14 is a discrimination, a reflection upon you. It is no more a reflection upon the man who threw those men who quarrel with him. And it is not laudable that at least some effort be made to quiet this disturbance which affects not only the guilty but the innocent also? But if your grievance is as serious as your language indicates, why not take a transfer to some Home where the rule of segregation does not prevail? This is your privilege. It is unfortunate that there should be any racial prejudice, but it does exist; and this prejudice can only be overcome by a higher civilization to which the world is aspiring and gradually attaining, when all races, tongues and cultures be as one species, one universal language, all worshiping at the shrine of the same God. "With malice toward none and charity to all." You will please communicate this reply to the signers of the protest. The Defender's representative in the course of the conversations with a number of Danville citizens, found the general expression to be one of regret and disgust that such an order should be issued by the governor of the Home. One prominent white business man, who does not care to have his name mentioned, said: "There is absolutely no truth to the representations that such an order was necessary on account of the conflict between the white and colored soldiers. They have always gotten the attention and most carefully, I can only attribute such action to the secrecy and unseamed prejudice of the officials at the Home." A number of the white old soldiers were seen and while they guarded their statements, for fear of incurring the displeasure of the Home officials, they nevertheless unhesitatingly expressed themselves as being out of sympathy with such drastic orders. As one old white soldier put it, "If our black comrades were good enough to defend him, protect the lives of their white soldiers, we would not, why, are not they good enough to eat at the same table and sleep in the same room?" Old Veterans Grieved. The spirit of grief which seemed to possess the old colored veterans when interviewed on the subject was heart-rending indeed. One old veteran who had passed allotted three score and two minutes, when both carried three Confederate bullets, was almost overcome with grief as he uttered these words: 'My boy, the nation should bow its head in shame at a spectacle of this kind. Here we are, wards of the government, depend upon it as a child depends upon its father, some have given their lives, all suffered the terrors of that memorable struggle, have come, just as we are at the threshold of the cemetery, to be branded by the government as not fit for association with our comrades with whom we 'fought, bled and died' in the trenches, that the nation might live." As this old veteran turned his head in the first one of the officials might see him talking to the stranger, who was the Defender's representative, it presented a picture as sad as human eyes would ever want to gaze upon. Strange Attitude of Race Strange Attitude of Race. In striking contrast from the spirit of fairness manifested in the many statements that the Defender's representative got from the lips of a number of white citizens, was the complication of the conversations and conduct of the Afro-Americans, men and women, in the City of Danville. As if the incident, so vital to every Negro within the confines of this country, was of little or no concern, seemed to be the attitude and demeanor displayed and portrayed by the Afro-Americans of the City of Danville. Surely if ever there was a case meriting the most vigorous and active attention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, this segregation was the bygone era, as the home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers at Danville is one. The foregoing is a correct statement of facts to which these fortunates have been subjected and in relation to which Afro-Americans everywhere should take vigorous action. CURRENT EVENTS IN SOUTH BEND CURRENT EVENTS IN SOUTH BEND Interesting Gossip from the Famous Manufacturing City of the Hoosier State. By Mr. Jesse Bridgeman. A World of Love. Do you ever stop to think how 'full this world is of things to love, if your heart is just big enough to let them in? We love to live for the beauty of the things surrounding us and the joy we take in being among them. And it is my belief that the way to make folks love us is for us to be able to appreciate what they can do—Gene Stratton Porter. Scandinavian Hourskeeping. Scandinavian Housekeeping. In Scandinavia the peasant woman who worked all day in the fields, have had to master endless methods of cooking for a long time. fast was cooking, the pot containing the stew for dinner was brought to a boil then placed inside a second pot, and the whole snugly enclosed between the feather beds, still warm from the night's occupancy. Some of these women had a loosened hearthstone and a hole beneath. Saves Socks From Shine Up-to-date bootleads have adopted a celluloid sheet which fits over the top of an oxford, protecting the hosiery of the patron from being soiled by the polish. Its spring top keeps it champed about the ankle, and as it can be wiped off with a cloth it is easy always to keep it clean. Public Life. Public life is a situation of power and energy; the trespasses age-sat his duty who always upon his watch as well as he that goes over to the enemy—Burke. WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE DOING IN CAIRO WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE DOING IN CAIRO Bright, Crisp News From Cairo, iff, the City Beautiful—Headquarters of the Knights and Daughters WOMAN'S COUNCIL REPORT GOOD WORK FOR ENTIRE YEAR By Elmer R. Price. The Greatest River The Amazon is the world's greatest river. The Nile, Mississippi and are mighty streams, but in length, depth, volume of water and range of clear sailing the South American river leads them all. Borax and Honey. One proportion of borax dissolved and mixed with two proportions of honey or glycerin is an excellent mixture for a sore mouth or throat. HOME BAKING AND DELICATESSEN DAIRY LUNCH Our Pies and Cakes are the Best in the City 3308 S. STATE STREET CHICAGO The Guaranteed Feather Co Manufacturers of French and Willow Plumes, all styles of fancies, made from Ostrich Feathers. Beautiful French Plume fancies made from old Willows. Cleaning, curing and dyeing, all shades White Plumes made snow, white. Mail orders promptly attended to. AMBERT, Prop. Ve. PHONE DOUGLAS 7826 CHICAU MME. LAMBERT, Prop. 3155 Indiana Ave. CHICAGO TELPHONE DOUGLAS 1818 ```markdown ``` EDWARD FELIX ICE CREAM PARLOR PHONE DOUGLAS 2928 Milk, Cream, Stationery, Confectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, Newspapers, Bread, Cakes and Pies. Before buying C me. We give Fish and Weber Stamps with Groceries, Ice Cream and Sodas. A First Class Laundry Agency in Connection. EDWARD FELIX :: :: :: 52 W. 30th St. Mrs. Edw. Felix's Hairdressing Parlo Stands open for all kinds of Hairdressing, Scalp Treatment, Hair Goods to order. Special care taken of the hands and nails. A complete line of toilet articles. Tel. Douglas 2928 General Mail Order Business to all parts of the country 52 W. 30th St. It is well to know and remember the name of some "FUNERAL DIRECTOR" upon whom you can rely your hour of worry and need. I want you to remember and tap with confidence to my name. ERNEST H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER GENERAL DUPLAN BOOKS AND CHAPELA 0028-3003 B. SPATE STREET CHICAGO ILL $30 This hardwood cabinet, my color plus! ELEGANT, REFINED, APPROPRIATE SERVICE QUALITY I Carry 30 different Styles of select from Sample and not from cat Auto Service from your resid establishment to make your select turn NO EXTRA CHARGE! My prices are from $\frac{1}{2}$ to $\frac{1}{3}$ thos charged elsewhere. Complete Automol or Carriage Fune All Parts of City B No Extra Charge For Our Beautiful C GUARANTEED TRADE MARK HOTEL WADD THE ETUDE CLUB. VOLUNTEER WORKERS' CLUB. The Volunteer Warriors' Charity Club met at the residence of Mrs. M. B. Jacken, who was present, and were prepared: Mrs. Mary Turner and Mrs. James Snowden. The attendance was made by members of the residence, a scale March 10 was made by chairmen of the residence, Mrs. M. Wright and chairmen of the residence, Delta Lewis. Will be glad to see all of the members of the residence. Next meeting will be held at Mrs. Mary Webster's residence, the Avenue, Wednesday, April 21. COTERIE CLUB. The units of the Coterie Club, which meets at Paley, Ralley's music studio, 3514 N. 10th St., will soon be noon from 9:17 p. m. , were entered into the club by Mrs. L. McLain. Also was received from Cham & an instrumental solo by Mrs. McCools, which the club adjoined CLOVER LEAF SOCIAL CLUB. The Clair Leaf Social Club was entrusted with a new area on campus. Thursday. A very enjoyable after-school spent, and she was voted next week with Mrs. Lennie Jordan—next week with Mrs. Jennifer Jordan—companion secretary, $250 Postal Street. Clair and societies are invited to attend the free recital next night at Thursday night at Malahah Avenue Association, $250 Postal Street. INTRAMURAL CLUB. The Intramural Club met last Tuesday for a meeting at the 424 Campbell avenue. What must be excellent munition program reinforcements? An elegant hunchion was served, an elegant hunchion was served, RIDAY AFTERNOON WHIST CLUB. The Friday Afternoon Whilst Club met and home of the president, Miss Olive Mackenzie. The meeting was 12. May the general routine of the day was completed. The last report was served at the close of the day. The morning service, 2514, Wahsh olive - Olive Langstone, Secretary and Treasurer. THE PLEIADES CLUB. Sunday, March 14, the Pliades Club held a fundraiser of donations of Chas H. J. Johnson, secretary, 32 South State street. As the club had a great entertainment on the dime, members had access to transit. All the seven stairs were on the side of the day. The club adjourned on the side of the day. The club adjourned on the side of the day. They drank and masted with seven sisters, representing seven members, and extend a vote of confidence to President, Chas H. J. Johnson, Secretary. "HAY DO" CLUB ```markdown ``` FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER. CHICAGO UNION CHARITY the Chicago Union Charity Club was unfitly entertained Thursday afternoon, and the ladies named Amina Brown and Terry. The dlg feature of the afternoon was the arrival of the graduation of Club. The two visitors sent were Mr. Terry, husband of Mrs. Terry, and the co of the Autumn Ladies Charity Club, and meeting and adoured the laureates of the club. The members of Mrs. Amina Brown and were pleased afternoon. The ladies enjoyed the term at the residence of our revered Payette street, Thursday, March 2 p. m. Our president, Mrs. Emmia Brown, will be there at the last meeting. Mrs. Terry, vice, will have charge of the next Please be on time: Alice L. M. NGLEWOOD CLUB. lewood County Club was or- ganized by Louis S. Louis; on Wedg- sday 10. The object of the club was to play tennis. The officers of the club are President, J. R. Wakatkin; The outlook of the club is $\textcircled{2}$. The second meeting of the club is on $\textcircled{3}$ Aberdeen street. The annotated in a very oerly evening oal encounters. 'NOIS CLUB b 'Obenvolent Club mat reet Sunday, March 14, on the hostes, served on Saturday, March 24, at Saturday, March 24, 15 Mr. Fields, $632 Mr. Fields, $632 Secretary, Protem Secretary, Protem ```markdown ``` club has become almost completely organized, except some few minor details such as the name of the club and to work out later. The next order was to appoint a major a complimentary membership fee. This was the work of stunach friends of the club and to do so to the president of the club. A great surprise. The movement was fostered by the executive committee and editor of the club, who has been elected as a delegate to San Francisco to attend the post office clerk's meeting, which meets there in July. The club has been a day to commemorate his public life and day to commemorate his public life. COSMOS CLUB. On Friday evening, March 12, the Cessna Grumphy. This beetle first social mating, we more than enjoyed the evening, and we were delighted to see the Selection of invited guests by Mr. Grumphy met with the hearty approval of all the members among the among the Misses Cessna Peoples, Cotton and Cordhers. All business was transmitted during the early part of the evening. THE PROGRESSIVE NEGRO LEAGUE. The Progressive Negro League held a business meeting on Monday evening, 3:35 p.m., at the 3655 Vernon avenue, where much business and future plans over, larger than ever, forth to have a large number of the members of the League out on Sunday to have a meeting with the chairman, chairman of the program committee, promised each time to have a meeting with many who attended the last meeting. The Progressive Negro League has become the household word among club members. "Bullie who stands at the door of the club and who is chairman of the Public Service Commission, prefers great things for the president and the heads of the other committees for having brought the Pro Y. M. C. A. MUSICAL CLUB Y. the M. C. A. Musical Club met last evening in room 204 of the dormitory, where the choir of the honorary member. This club gives special registals at the "YT" fortress. One of the registals is the "closet of the sorries, a rectal, will have the closet of the sorries, a rectal, will renderlections of race commemorations." THE CLOTEE SCOTT SETTLEMENT. The Young Men's Glee Club will furnish a musical program at the Berenap Hall, 100 West 42nd Street, New York, NY. The Hyde Park Y. M. K. C. A. (white) will punch a bag, Indian clubs, a dance troupe, and a class for the young men and women united in a class in physical culture soon. Young men will be invited to a luncheon Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening—lootet Breckridge, President; the Neighborhood Club has started a program for a larger membership, the members will be invited to the changes recently made and hope for inclusion in membership. The man who belongs to this club will never have separate meet-and-greet opportunities on every Monday evening in the city. That time all business will be transactional. Chairman of Men's Department. Dancing class every Thursday evening. Dancing class every Friday evening. Every little girl who attends this class next Tuesday will be given material to watch every Saturday at ground rounds every Saturday at 3 p. m. AUTUMN CLUB. The Autumn Leaf Leaf Club meet with Mrs. L. Lindsey Thursday afternoon, March 16. The very pleasant afternoon was marked by the meeting March 18, with Mrs. Irene Davenport, 2400 Forest avenue—Mrs. L. Lindsey, President; Mrs. K. C. Calley, Reception. IDEAL CLUB. PHYLISITY CLUB The Phyllisia Club held its regular meeting on June 16, 2010, in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Arnault Ewing, 2510 Federal street, Mella Nella Muscosa, 1000 N. 10th Street, a delicious banche which also served well with the members who were present. The club is growing rapidly. Dr. and Mr. White and Mrs. White are members. Dr. John Winslow, President; Mr. Jesse Morgan, President; Johnnie Stevens, Concerning Secretary. WOMAN18 AID The Woman's Aid will meet at the Woman's Aid on Tuesday, March 23, at 1 p.m. on avenue, Tuesday, March 23, at 1 p.m. m. Programme—President, Mrs. A. W. Will- mington—Secretary, Mrs. A. Will- mington UNIVERSITY SOCIETY. The regular business meeting of the University was held Sunday, March 14, 2015, at 11 a.m. in the 611S Champaign avenue. Among the other things the fellow applicants of the university will be applying to the society: Miss Loveie Simms, Mr. Allen to Mary K. Gaines, Ms. Gaines, to brother Harry Gaines. NEGRO FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE The League is to be especially favored on Sunday afternoon, March 21, with an address on the campus of the University returned from Vienna, where he went to specialize in palatines. A coral invitation to the address to My Experience to Abroad. Meeting to be held at the reading room, 3003 State street, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the masterly address on "Loyalty" Sunday at 7 o'clock the B. P. X. U. meeting will have a special meet at the League. ALPHA SUFFRAGE CLUB. The Alpha Suffrage Club made great preparation for its public reception to Congressman Ngo. The Negro team in the present Congress at Quinn Chapel, 21st street meeting, at Quinn Chapel, evening, March 18, 1946. Seeing缆线 lines were mots, Ia. Wells Barnett, Don, and Mrs. William Hale Don, and Mrs. William Hale Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar DoPriest, Mrs. Rev, and Mrs. J. C. Anderson, Mrs. Bella Majors, Mrs. J. L. B Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Anderson, club referees. The Boy's Orchestra of the Y. M. C. A. furnished the music. The memorial effort to make this a success. "The Sweet Creature." "Patrick! Patrick!" admonished a lady. "Be careful where you are walking! You nearly trod upon a darted tortoise! "Och, be alay, me gardener. "Shure, arl I wouldn't hurt, hair of his head, the sweet creature!" On the Matrimonial Sea mational Sea. It is said that he matched, with the distinguished mathematician and navigator, that he made it a rule of his life never to allow his wife to come into his presence without his expressing in some way, his pleasure in seeing her. In another has said, was a very good rule of navigation—Dellator. News of the Churches LOCAL news, and entertainment must not be written in these column- s. In order to insure publication, church matter must reach this office not later than 10:30 a.m. BETHEL CHURCH. QUINN CHAPEL The Christian Endeavor Society of Quinnipiac College hold a very impressive "Testing My Christian Life," led by the President, Mr. Glover. This being an event to listen to the words of encouragement from the faculty, Mr. Anderson, was also present with words of wisdom and love. The society's topic for next Sunday, March 21, is "Favorite Bible Testimonies." ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH The week of glorious triumph over him has been enshiled. Shilah Baptist church presches, a gospel choir of forty or fifty, kept their Master's music ringing through the day in Enswedow the revival and the day in Enswedow the revival and its wondrous works. No one is tired, and the church is strong in the strength that God supplies through His Renaissance. So has not miselled a night thus far. Every member of the church is by the help of God to go through unto the end. Two more weeks are still to be completed. Mrs. Quinn Brown, the President, and Mrs. Quinn Brown, the President, mighty their Captain, we can rest assured that we will march through the entire season succeedfully. EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH The services Sunday were well attended. In the morning Rev. Thomas O'Neill delivered the sermon "Once Delivered to the Sultans." Rev. Fenwick delivered the evening sermon. Rev. O'Neill delivered the Sunday School is still doing good work under the leadership of Superintendent Crudan. The classes are all named. Don't fall to attend the mass meeting ST. MATTHEW'S A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Sunday at St. Matthew's was marked with the usual progressiveness that has been characteristic of the church since the 18th century. St. Matthew's Barr, occupied the pulpit both morning and evening. His discourses were greatly varied and triste as conveyed by Dr. Barr, evidently hungry souls are seeking. Many hungry souls are seeking. Both souls were largely attended and the strict admonition the pastor left from the pastor's life is the emphasis going. St. Matthew's church will recapture the visit paid by Arnett Chapel of St. Matthew's, on the second, the 21st, at which time Rev. Barr, accompanied by his congregation, visits next Sunday at St. Matthew's will be held at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Public invited by the pastor. The public is invited LA SALLE ST. CHAPEL WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH. Preparations for a great, glorious East London church. Bishop Benjamin T. Lee, one of the scholars of the age and one of the preachers the morning sermon a-10:45. At the special sermon and baptism service will be presented. The juvenile chap service will be especially arranged by the chap will be presented. The juvenile chap Palm Sunday will be properly observed by the congregation. Last Sabath service were well intended, and the audience spoke at 10:45 p.m. on "Mix-understanding Jesus." Many interesting and instructive stories were brought forth in the pastor's own forceful night, I. H. Kinney reached from the pastor to mow the mower the pastor will preach morning and evening. Mr. Seumans of the Hebrew University will mow at 1:30 p.m. The public is cordially MT. CARMEL C: M. E. CHURCH. ST. MARK'S CHURCH. "To whom shall we go? Theo has used by John. John Thompson D. Dr. retiary of City Missionary Society in St. Mark's church has Saturday morning, and the first official visit. A little more than 100 years ago, the first church was to have dededation day, "it was to the delay in the building the deli, because the members were not present but the membership, conducted the only form of worship, was there two sons to the church during the day. Sunrise meeting day, the Rev. Gloster R. Bryant, preach morning and night, present and preach morning and night, sermon will be preached by Rev. H. W. Stern, preach morning and night, sermon will be preached by Rev. J. C. Peters, in his address at St. Mark's church will be practical, Sunday March 28, will be Doctor's day at St. Mark's Lycceum, the church is gifted. All are invited invited. FULTON ST. M. E. CHURCH. Sunayah was one of the most notable street church. Love-fest on Friday night ceding the quarterly conference was a deep spiritual character and a deep spiritual charm character, and all day Sunday. At 11 o'clock the Rev. Eleanor Preckett, preached on the subject of "Vision" the gospel choir sang to the glory of the Lord. She was very helpful very serious, subject "What think of Christ?" The Eworth League took part in the event, and Miss Braxton reported several subscriptions for the S. W. C. A. If you have not subscribed, see Miss Braxton. The pastor expresses his heartfelt thanks to Rev. Rew, Robinson and St. Johnson and St. Stephen's church, Rev. J. A. Robinson and St. Stephen's church, Rev. J. A. Lewis and St. Lake members and their sponsial co-operation and presence at our quarterly meeting "Milton Street church church," Lewis, 310 N. Western avenue, who were accustomed to springtime to attend the meeting. Mr. Current, who has been in business in the quarterly meeting since March 2010, Fulton street and antipodes opening up a business place here. The fourth and quarterly meeting marks the sixth month Monday evening and every department has been truthfully said that adversaries over every previous year have been made aware of the quarterly meeting. Mr. Carr本人, a private speaker, Subject, "Chicago's private speaker," Special music will be furnished for the Chicago Northwestern District sang for the Fulton Street Quartet recently. They have been invited to sing again at the Western Avenue M. E. Church, which ranged an extraordinary programme for "Everybody go to church Sunday," which they have observed very closely. They have observed by churches throughout the city, especially those churches whose Negro Ministers' Union, "Passion men," be observed at church ministers who will speak each night. It friend of Fulton Street church prayerfully observe "Passion" week by fasting and doing special service for the salvation. The American Rose Art Club met with Wm. Wm. Holm, 3512 Palme Avenue, Weld- boro, N.J. The Rose Art Club was usal and a most deliciosa work was served, followed by work which adjourned at 4 p. m. Mrs. Mary Wright president; Ernst Reynolds, corresponding GUESS WHO DEPARTMENT The Sixty-third and St. Lawrence avenue is situated at a cute little Mexican girl. How is her brother, B.? The doll is B, who certainly got stung at the school. The dude A. R. is who seems to be beating S. B.'s time with the fair dressed K. W. The dude are who certainly had one fully time Sunday, C. M. F, McQ, K. P, W. M, H. E. R, and J. G. are they. The doll is who said she lost all she had. J. P. is the heart-broken dude. The cute little dude A. T. is. The dude E. G. Murray, E. C. K. W, McQ, McQ, are who sure hold 'em with all the dudes. The Appointment Club dude is that his wife McQ, McQ, are who sure hold 'em with all the dudes. No Displacing It. "Introspection says a Monton minister, "is more probable than retrospection. Of course it is. Retrospection merely reveals to the average man what a tessellated foel he has been; introspection, if he is honest with him, is more fascinating than fassing he is. -Houston Post." Havana's Water Supply. For more than three hundred years the water supply of the city of Havana was through an open ditch, built in 1692. Through it the springs of the Almendares river, mile miles south of the city, and this source still provides an adequate flow, of the springs, which have since been fully developed, number 400 and are enclosed by a heavy wall of masonry which is constantly under military guard. An aquequid has long since supplanted the ditch. Ungava's Timber. Black spruce is the most abundant tree in Ungava, and constitutes over ninety per cent of the forest. Balsam fir is the edge of the forest belt. Larch is the edge of the hardy *t* tree of the subarctic forest. It is next in abundance to black spruce. American Club The cute little dudo A. T. is. No Disputing It. Ungava's Timber Deaths of the Week (From Department of Health records.) Catherine James, 50 yrs, 4010 Federal St. Halton Thomas, 84 yrs, 3294 Forest ave. Hudsonlea, Lora, 73 yrs, 915 State st. Hudsonlea, John, 45 yrs, 3150 State st. Hutchinson, John, 45 yrs, 3150 State st. Hutchinson, John, 45 yrs, 3150 State st. Hutchinson, John, 45 yrs, 3150 State st. Johnson, Melda, 69 yrs, 4519 St. Lawrence. Johnson, Mahal, 33 yrs, 31 W. 47th st. March 5. Garland, Cary, 2, 5910 Wabash ave. Luckey, John, 47 yrs, 3611 State st. Milner, Walter, 2/ hr, 6816 Aberdeen ave. McNary, Willie, 29 yrs, 4014 Darborn st. Parker, Loraine, 28 yrs, 3293 Forest ave. March 10. Nancy, Nancy, 64 yrs, 40 W. 45th pl. March 14. Thompson, Amanda, 31 yrs, 2722 Calumet March 10. Welch, Welch, 1213 State st. March In loving memory of Harvey J. Stewart, who departed this life two years ago March 18th, 1913. All to myself I think of you I think of the things you used to do I think of the things you used to say Think of each happy golden yester- Sometimes I sigh and sometimes I smile I am each olden, golden white to myself A CARD OF THANKS This will express to you our heart's best appreciation of your sympathy and floral offering "buring the illness and death of our husband and father," Taylor—Mrs. J. W. Taylor and Carline, Charlotte, 5226 La Salle street. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank our friends for their many acts of kindness during the illness and death of our beloved daughter, wife and sister, Amanda M. Annandale. -Mother, Husband and Sisters, 3732 Calumet avenue Temple Extends Sympathy We, the members of Unique Temple No. 15, and the Grand Council of the parent body of Lady Elks, do hereby extend our sympathy to our Grand Organizer Daughter Hattie King-Hill, and our Grand Organizer of her beloved mother, who departed this life March 15, 1915, in Galesburg, II. Maggie Banks, D. R., Unique Temple; Maggie Eberhart, Secy, Unique Temple; Ada B. Brown, Secy, Unique Temple; B. F. Hogard, G. D. R., Grand Council; B. F. Hogard, Covington, Ky., G. E. R. John H. Luckey departed this life March 11, 1915, aged 47 years. He was born in Atlanta, Ga., June 26, 1915. He attended Louisville and Louis Louis, departed this life years ago. The deceased came to Chicago in the year of $88, where he has since resided. After many years in Chicago, he met some fraternity and he became a member of all its branches. When he was first taken ill he seemed to realize that he would not get well, so he left his friends that he was at peace and sat up in bed and sang "Nearer My God to Thee." He leaves to mourn him two brothers, George W. Luckey and John H. Luckey, one sister, Mrs. Minnie Meadows of Clinton, Iowa; a niece and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Chua. Anthony of Clinton, Iowa, and a sister, Mrs. Chua, who served services were held Sunday evening, March 14, at 2:30 p. m., after which the remains, accompanied by the relatives, were taken to Clinton, Iowa, and the family interred in the family burial ground. LODGE DIRECTORY Complete list of secretaries, residences and telephone numbers. St. Paul Temple, S. M. Y., No. 55. Lula Nobles, W. Sec., 4041 Bordern st. Western Star Lodge 1443, G. U. O. of O. F.-A. J. Bowman, P. S., 6033 Loomis street. Household of Ruth, No. 44. Mrs. Ann Household of Ruth, No. 44. Mrs. Ann Administrative Council, O. E. S. M. Blanche Smith, 2001 Forest avenue. City Manager, C. E. S. M. Blanche Smith, 2001 Forest avenue. Y. M.C.A. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN WABASH AVE. DEPT., NEW MEMBERSHIP RATES His Dearest Friend Obituary. Flour to Estringine Fire. If should be a matter of common knowledge, since flour is always with its finest reach, that wheat flour is the best bakeriser to throw over a fire caused by the spilling and igniting of kerosene. Adieu and Good-bye The word "adieu" is merely an elliptical form of commendation to God—a Dieu. Similarly we have good-by, meaning "God be with you." START LOOKING FOR YOUR HOME TO-DAY! Remember, it's the early looker who gets the best bargain. We have a large list of Houses, Plats and Cottages. In the right neighborhood. On the right Streets. At the right price to fit your income. If you start, start now—to-day. FLATS HOUSES House-Stone front, 10 rooms, furnace basement, stylish modern. Verson Ave, 1000 sq. ft., hardwood floors, $10,000 down; terms: terms same as rent. House-Brick, near 53th St car line, a wood floor, hardwood trim, cement basement, wood floors and trim, hardwood basement, and gourd. Biggest bargain inside. South $500.00 down terms to suit. Price $4,750. House-Pressed brick, Prairie Ave, 1000 sq. ft., hardwood first floor. Don't be tired, price $3,500.00 $500.00 down; terms. House-Press brick, South Park Ave, 1000 sq. ft., hardwood first floor. Don't be tired, price $3,500.00 $500.00 down; terms. House-Vernon Ave, in 32nd block, 1000 sq. ft., hardwood throughout. Rent $55 rooms, hardwood throughout. Rent $55 terms to suit. Price $3,000.00 $500.00 down; terms to suit. COTTAGES Anderson & Terrell Real Estate Brokers Renting - Loans - Insurance "Home of Real Estate Bargains" Phones: Douglas 206; Automatic. 79-844 Call or write for particulars on these and many others. Clear title with each piece. UNCLAIMED LETTERS Mail addressed to the following persons Chicago Defender are held at this office: Mr. R. R. C. Made. Mr. R. R. C. Made. Mr. Percival Smith. George Woods. 3702 S. State St. 3409% S. State St. Douglas 617. Douglas 6746. Auto. 7719- OLD, FADED, COLORLERS RUGS and CARPETS TO LOOK LIKE NEW No doubt you have one or more which, are original color. We are the men who can restore them to their color and bright- ness. Cleaners and renovators of rugs and spots and colorizations. Beauty and much more presentable, but none of them are Indian and Oriental Rugs of any color. Persian, Indian and Oriental Rugs of any color. Carpets successfully treated. Let us be surprised at the result. You will be Especially prepared for Fine Carpets, Rugs, Upholstered Furniture, Draperies, Matting, Clothing, Dress Goods, Silk, Lace, Etc. N. W. DR WENDY. Manager. 2409% S. St. Chicago, IL. Agents making big money. Writer for terms. LOANS $10 to $100 Carpenter Furniture, Plane, Econ. and Plain Note Quick, Polite Service and Strictly Private BAKER & CO. 100 W. Monroe St. Corl. Clark FIELD ROOM. Building #208 This company is recommended by the Chico Defense RSHIP CAMPAIGN NEW MEMBERSHIP RATES HIP $ 2.00 obby, Check Room, Reading CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT AT 323 FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT AT three or two three rooms; all rooms are nice place for someone. Call and see. 3434 WABASH AVE. - NEATLY FURNISHED or unfurnished room; atrium and surface and at 20 Phone Douglas 8222 PIONE DRIESEL 5244 — FURNISHED good transportation. PIONE DRIESEL 5244 — FURNISHED 9189—Newly furnished rooms for couple and family, electric light, but and cold water; in electric light, but and cold water; in 4329 FORESTVILLE AVENUE, 1ST ST. phone Kenwood 2563—Neeley furnished room; all modern conveniences for man and wife or single man. 20-27 3115 PORIST AVE. 2D FLAT PHONE 3115 furnished rooms with all conveniences; rent $25,000 20-27 GOLDFLAT AVE. YOUR LITTLE room light, steam kitchen, kitchen and guest; for man and wife. Possession Agr. 3355 HIRONVIEW AVE. 3D APT. NICELY furnished rooms; for couple or single man; electric light 6043 furnished rooms; for couple or single man; electric light 6043 3355 HIRONVIEW AVE. 3D APT. NICELY furnished rooms; for couple or single man; electric light 6043 25 22TH 8TH 8F. PHONE DOUGHLEY Nicely furnished rooms; furnace heat 25 22TH 8TH 8F. PHONE DOUGHLEY Nicely furnished rooms; furnace heat 25 22TH 8TH 8F. PHONE DOUGHLEY Nicely furnished rooms; furnace heat 3313 VINGENZ 3313 AVE - 3527 HAMSTER 3313 VINGENZ 3313 AVE - 3527 HAMSTER Lifted. Phone Douglass 3155, Altope 3155, Altope. Phone Douglass 3155, Altope. Now modern, modern conveni- sive, good imputation. 3238 AVE. PHONE DOUGLAS 3005—Nicely furnished room, steam heat, all modern conveniences. 3238 CALMIST AVE. — FIRST-GLASS room, large and light, just to cook; good place for right party. 3242 of kitchen, good place for right party. 3242 FORIEST AVE. PLAT F. PHONE Douglas 3242—Nicely furnished room, married couple or railroad men preferred. 3242 FORIEST AVE. PLAT F. PHONE Douglas 3242—Nicely furnished room for one or two people, good place for water, all modern conveniences, good place for rent will cheap to right parties. 3240 CALMIST AVE. PHONE DOUGLAS 3005—Nicely furnished room, steam heat, all modern conveniences, good place for gentlemen, steam heat, all modern conveniences, splendid place for App. Mrs. Williams. 3242 E. 2D S. ST. 2D. ANT—LONE AVE. 2025—plenty of hot water, gas, steam heat, plenty of hot water, gas, steam heat, plenty of hot water, private family. Douglas $25$ PRAIRIE AV. PHONE DOUGLAS 12-20 $25$ PRAIRIE AV. PHONE DOUGLAS $26.50$ hot and cold water. 12-20 $25$ PRAIRIE AV. PHONE DOUGLAS nice furnished; e coolest water; kitchen prl. lge.; for man wife. 12-20 $25$ PRAIRIE AV. - UNFURNISHED nice furnished; or newly married couple; nice and light. 12-20 $25$ RHODES AV. 2D PLAT. PHONE Auto, 12-20 -Nicely furnished rooms, or newly furnished; for man wife, or single man. Telephone Douglas 1846 FOR R ODD FELLOWS H Assembly Hall, Per Lodge Hall, Per Apply to the 3335-3337 South Lincoln State Bank UNDER STATE S 3105-07 South CHICAGO Douglas CAPITAL, $200,000.00 A DUTTON HOME BANK & MORTGAGE AND PURCHASE NECKELS CENTS This Registering Home Bank FREER to our Savings Depositors; will start. you saving and keep you at it. A Savings Account is your first step to wealth. Open one with us. 2219 WABASH AY, PHONE DOUGL 2219 - Notty, furnished. for th gentlemen; cheap; all' modern; cou ences. 325 Calumet Avenue, Phone Doug, 701-825-3255 TO RENEW AVE. FIGHT APAIR- MENTH. MENTH. Splendid two-fat building brick & $2,000 light-room house. $2,000 light-room house. $2,000 light-room house. FLAT6 FOR RENT NOM FLATTS—BY TH week or month and 3325 Forest Phone Douglas 6022 BEAUTIFUL FLATS. VERY LOW HEMPTY — FOUR ROOMS in bath, steam heated and Jantser service $18.00. $11.59 - Last visit just north of 37th St. and Ridges Ave. See Jantser. BUSINESS CHANGES HAVE A SUPPLY OF HAIR TO SELL FOR MEN. The hair sold by April 15. Call at Mrs. Irwin. Dryexel bldd. MEDICAL FEMALE THOURS CURSED-NEW MEDICAL THOURS CURSED-NEW literated Combination 514, Ira Faxon, 101 Tn. av., Birmingham, Ala. phone Douglas 1779—if you are looking for house cooking give a trunk. I will will find it. C: 1:30–1:35 a.m.; m: dinner, 11 a.m. to p. m. C: 1:30–1:35 a.m.; furnished rooms, 11 a.m. to p. m. FURNITURE WANTED WANTED — USED FURNITURE Machines, degrees, any kind, first, list prices, attention. Please. Furniture Damage. 500 Historic St. Call up 972. PIANO FOR SALE. ADAM SCHAIF '14ANO, SMALL, SIZE $525.00. K. De Lanter, 3025 Walsahal Ave. Call Tuesdays or Fridays. Pho Douglas 4012. LOST RELATIVES. HELP WANTED WANTED - MALE EMBRALMER WITH Illinois License. Address William Hughes, 233 29th St, Calro, Ill. Daily 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. RENT HALL BUILDING Per Night, $12.00 The Wise Old Owl Discusses Perplexing Question Confronting the People in This Immediate District, with Particular Reference to Meat. BUYING AS A FINE ART. The Difference Between Real Bargains and Fake One—The Consumer is Only Benefited in the Manner Suggested. By the Wise Old Owl. We are emerging from one of the hardest winter experiences in a decade. The cost of foodstuffs has been such that some articles that usually adorn the ordinary family table have been prominent by their absence, or have appeared so occasionally that they have come to be looked upon as luxuries. Our special representative, Sarah Seymour, scrutinized, and has compiled a set of statistics which would make anyone sit up and take notice. The price abuses in the "belt" have been numerous. No matter how low the prices may be, a certain class of market owners have maintained their war-time prices. It at times looks as if the retail market has been very many possible from the purse of people who are forced to deal with them. However, there is one exception that we are forced to recognize with the people of this district. Why It Is Popular. The Illinois Market Co., which has a chain of six successful stores in operation, two of them being situated in our midst, has seemed to be able to cope with the situation in the most satisfactory manner, and the press part of the company, Mr. J. M. Sussman, has viewed. The following will show why his stores have the popularity which they enjoy: In the first place I wish to say that we make it a point to buy nothing but the highest grades of meats. We have a corps of experienced buyers who in touch with the wholesale market stores that we operate and the immense number of people that we supply with meat daily, we are enabled to buy in such large quantities that it would be impossible for smaller dealers to compete. We know that from time to time our prices on some of the meats offered seem ridiculously low, but it is our strict policy to sell at the lowest possible per cent of profit, and we depend on the profit rather than the profit on any individual sale. For instance, take our special of last Saturday. We gave the highest grade of pork roast at 9½ cents per pound. We bought over 100,000 pounds of 9½ cents so it can be seen at a glance how small a margin of profit was derived by any individual purchase, shrinkage and wrapping being consid- Daily Specials. Our daily specials, which we announce on our hanging signs, are all owned on this basis. Our *km* is to *fifth wheel* and high-class mats that are available for the amount of profit. Our store at 3021 State street has surpassed all our expectations in point of customers, and the store at 3021 State street is provisional. We are near that neighborhood. Our patrons can always depend on the quality and prices maintained by us, and I am sure that the general public will easily recognize the advantages of dealing with our stores operated on the plan by us." Solving the Problem. Mr. Sarther is one of the most successful masters in Chicago, and a man up a tree seems to be the right kind of a person to deal with. Self-preservation is the first law, tc. and we all need to get as much value for our money as possible. on your eye pooled for bargains. "they are bona fide, and you take them, you have already toward the solving of an proposition as far as cerned. ER B. ANDERSON AYS JURY SERVICE IS CITIZEN'S DUTY After B. Anderson of Anderson ferrell, real estate brokers, has a serving on the jury for the past month. He said this his business is needed him, but feels that we are sections in the U. S. A. we cannot serve as jurors or receive our right of franchise, that it serves each and everyone of us as serves as jurors when upon. w time we serve as juror or we our right of franchise we our rights as citizens of the nown Chicago People Married the East—Bride Beauti- fully Gowned. hillp A. Scroggins of Brook 1. was married Tuesday 2. to Tom B. Boyd 3. performed the cere *identities of honor were Ar- n and James A. Ryerson they were enter- dore wore a tailored suit of saver cloth. Mrs. Scroggins lived in the Crawford apart Dr. S. C. Dickerson Secures Chicago's Best Speakers for Appomattox Club —Interest Reaches High-Water Mark. Judge Goodnow spoke for two hours last Sunday afternoon at Appomattox Club, and so interesting and instructive was his address that he could have spoken another hour and pleased the audience. He spoke on matters of the Domestic and Morals Court and showed with facts and statistics what a remarkable work had been accomplished since its organization in 1911. He said $55,557.20 had been collected and that these courts were used to aid, protect and advise them in need and trouble; to make men help their divorced wives and their children and to bring them together if possible. He said that he touched the sympathetic side of life and united those who had been separated by frivolous causes. He declared that the cause of women going wrong in life could atlude the hands of men; giving vital statistics to prove Astounds Hearers. Judge Goodnow did not mince words when he talked of the prevalent diseases among men were the curse of the age and that a man was less than a dog who would transmit such a disease as such had been known to be true. Judge Goodnow dwells at length upon gonorrhea and syphilis, and was plainer in his views than Dr. A. W. Wilforce Williams was in the Defender of the People's duty of this group of people to give the matter serious consideration, as these diseases were the curse of the age. He urged that mothers and fathers give their children good moral training; inform them of moral wrong; may become clean lived young man; may become clean lived young man. W. Watkins introduced Hon. B. P. Moseley, who presided, and introduced Judge Goodnow as one of the most remarkable of the age on the question of morals. Dr. S. C. Dickerson, chairman of the committee, has secured a number of five speakers and a new interest is set up for the office. A number of the novices he expects to introduce and with the cooperation given him by the officers and members of the club they will be a big success. Dr. Dickerson is a firm supporter of the Sunday was Mrs. Amis Hackley, who delighted the audience with two splendid rendered solos, accompanied by rM. T. Theo Taylor. There will be "story telling" at the club tonight, the ladies will dance this afternoon. HON. A. E. PATTERSON TO LOCATE HERE Lawyer Appointed by President Wil- son as Register of Treasury Opens Law Office. Hon. A. E. Patterson, the first race man to have been appointed to the position of Register of the United States, is a democratic administration, is now the city this city. Mr. Patterson is a depot and secured this appointment largely through the influence of Senator Gore, Governor Bush, and several senators from Western states. Hon. A. E. Patterson. It is said that Mr. Patterson withdrew from his position rather than jeopardize the chances of some of his sentimental friends being re-elected. He is made aware of the many years of experience, and we are informed he began his legal career in the southern part of this state, more than twenty years ago at Carro, Mr. Patterson became a free holder and has become his family at 3223 South Park avenue. It is said that Mr. Patterson owes a very valuable fruit ranch in Spokane, Wash., where the prizes above all other possession he has opened up a law office at 3104 South State street, and is associated with Lewis E. Johnson, under the firm name of Patterson & Johnson. We welcome him to our city. Mrs. Howard M. Smith, Kansas City, Kan., wife of Dr. Howard Smith sister of Mrs. Henry Young, 6643 Prairie avenue, was the guest of Mrs. Erik Bauer, the president of the Club last Thursday, and on Friday the guest of Mrs. Cabell at the colonial dance. Monday she was the guest of Mrs. George Cleveland Hall at the Palace on Saturday last she was the guest of Mrs. Bauer at the Appamatook Club, and Sunday she attended the lecture of Judge Goodnow at Appamatook Club. ROSENWALD DONOR TO UNIVERSITY OF "C" Julius Reinhold, who has been one of the largest donors to the Y. M. C. A.'s throughout the country, gave the money to build the geology building to the University of Chicago. It was dedicated on Tuesday with applamatook donations, son delivered the principal address. One hundred forty-seven degrees were conferred. CROWD CHURCH IN FAREWELL TO MISSIONARY Los Angeles People Turn Out En Masse to Wish Maud Morrison Godspeed on Trip to Liberia, Africa, for Feld Work Under General Mission Board. Start for Field of Labor Consumption of Long-Cherished Desire—Spends Years in Training—Assoc with Glowing Tribute to Her Worth. By Eloise Bibb Thompson, Contributor Editor. Los Angeles, Cal., March 19—Wesley Chapel, Eighth and San Julian streets, was the scene of much rebuilding a few days ago when the mishap of a church fire at churches met with goosepand and bon voyage to Miss Morrison, who leaves shortly for New York on route to Liberia, Africa, where she will be visiting her church was crowded to its capacity, every one eager to hear the farewell address of Miss Morrison, who spoke in touching words of the call to Africa which she felt that she had heard for the first time. The mean separation from her widowed mother and the braving of the probable perils at sea during this period of European conflict, as well as the mean separations that Liberia is now undergoing. Admiration and intensity of feeling characterized the speeches of the various presidents of the missionary societies who gave testimony of the splendid work that Miss Morrison had done in her local society by assisting to raise money for the needy by visiting the poor, the sick and the infirm. At the close of the program a goodly sum was taken up in collection, which was presented Miss Morrison as an appreciation of her fast services in behalf of the indigent. To Have Companion. Miss Morrison will sail from New York this month after she has been interviewed by the general mission board with headquarters in that city, where she will work, which are generally given after a thorough physical examination, Miss Morrison, in company with Miss Anna Hall, superintendent of one of the Lilac Schools, where she will past few months on a forlough, will sail by way of Liverpool direct to Africa. Miss Morrison, who is about thirty years old, has desired for several years to teach industrial work with the most approved methods to the members of her race on the dark continent. With this in view, albeit with the help of herself and mother by day's work of various kinds, she nevertheless has fitted herself through the local night schools for the teaching of this impor-tant subject, from the Kansas City high school before arriving in Los Angeles, she was enabled to complete the local poly-technic millinery course in three Attends Night School. Two years were spent in the study of sloy work in the Fourteenth street night school, advanced dressmaking in the polytechnic night school and theological work in the Bible Institute in Philadelphia, a city have had an occasion to test the excellence of Miss Morrison's knowledge of cookery, a knowledge which seems innate, supplemented with acclimatization to the work environment of parent board of foreign missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a branch of the general mission board, feels that Miss Morrison is well prepared to teach the children of the African children of Liberia. The American Presbyterian board of foreign missions will send to West Africa this month a well prepared team of teachers to Chapin, to take charge of the industrial work 'in one of the important schools of that section. Mr. Chapin has been spending the past month in the school, the purpose of studying its methods. Reports have been received of the splendid work done in Liberia by the Afro-American military officers, Major C. A. Young, graduate of West Point; Major Wilson Ballard, and major John K. Kins, all of whom have served in the Philippine islands. These men, who have the entire confidence of all the natives, have been the leaders in the fighting against hostile natives when warfare was necessary, and have been instrumental in pacifying other tribes who bring them into, friendly relationship with the Liberian government. R. R. POSTAL CLERKS DISCUSS WORK The monthly meeting of the Chicago Railway Station Clerk's League was held in the Y. N. C. A. Sunday after midnight, and the meeting was given over to a discussion of conditions as they exist in the railway mail service. The secretary, Mr. W. T. Hensley, gave a brief description of the important work and conditions. He has an excellent knowledge of terminal duties. Mr. Gray of the Pittsburgh and the Chicago railway postoffice piece of the business of what happen in a big railway postoffice. The business portion of the meeting was closed with a strong talk from the president in behalf of the National Association of the railway program was interesting. Mr. John H. Lewis as the chairman of the program committee deserves credit for the ability of subjects he presents for the identification and pleasure of the members. Those present were President Jones, Vice President Roberts, Secretary H. W. H. Grace, Boardwalk J. Leffridge, H. W. Page, Gray, Lipe, J. H. Lewis, and Alexander. All secretaries of tralern orders are requested to send the name, address and telephone of the secretary of your lodge or order. Do so at once. Will be published free each week. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER NINTH CAVALRY BEATS ELEVENTH INFANTRY IN BASEBALL GAME Troopers Pile Up 10 Runs Against In Exciting Game—The Eleventh Changes Pitchers in Sixth Inning Major General Funston Inspects the Ninth. Douglas, Ariz., March 19—The Ninth Cavalry defeated the Eleventh Infantry in a baseball game at the athletic park March 7 by a score of 6-1. The outcome of the game was sufficiently uncertain to make the contest interesting. The big crowd had plenty to yell about. A series of errors ensured the first inning. This sent the cavalry players up in the air. But in the third inning they got busy stealing bases, and on this plan succeeded in getting the ball. They rallied, and scored six runs, Grunn, Runn, and Freeman, Freeman and Macdowell all making the circuit. Evans was first up, making a single to right field. Grant scored kind and then Johnson singled, the bases. It was an interesting situation when Jefferson the mighty first baseman, stepped up and smashed the scoring Grant Johnson scored. Jefferson the most successful Jefferson, Freeman was safe on the shortstop's error. Macdowell hit to center field. Scott went to first on errors by the shortstop. Cocell flew Pitchers Changed. In the sixth inning Bonner took the place of Daniels, the infantry catcher, who injured his hand. J. Graham relieved Hayes, and Shaw took the place of C. Graham. Shaw proved that he had new gray suits, had no difficulty in hitting him and scoring any time they got ready. Scott, the mighty caryatician, made a nice double play when he caught a line drive and threw to Jefferson at first before the inning. He got back to get back. Freeman, the shortstop from old Kentucky, easily carried away the batting score of the game. In the seventh inning he made a home run, bringing Jefferson from first. He scored two runs and two hits. Grant made two errors. But that was excused because he had a new mitt. The following is the Ninth Cavalry lineup: Cecil, right field; Pottinger, run, second base; Jefferson, first base; Booker, left field; Freeman, shortstop; Macdowell, catcher; Peter, pitcher; Evans, center field. Umpires, Schoefel and sergeant Leonard of G Troop. The Ninth Cavalry played all of last season and lost only one game. Some team. Frank Grant, the man who plays third base for the Ninth Cavaliar, is an athlete of considerable ability as the allaround champion in the allaround championship in the military tournament in Manila in 1998, getting prizes in the 100 and 222-yard dashes, the hurdles, and the broad jump. Camp Gossip. Last week the Ninth Cavaliar was inspected by Major General Funton. He found Camp Douglas in good shape and the troopers having a good time. He was the assistant of the Ninth Cavaliar, was granted a leave of absence for three months. * * * * Captain Butler of L Troop, who has been stationed up in the mountains, is more. He is to catch for the regimental ball team, and he is some catcher. * * * First Sergeant and Major Logan will go on the retired list soon. * * * Squadron Sergeant Major Dennis of Don of the Ninth Cavaliar is back in camp, and Sergeant Major Brown has taken his place. * * Chief Hammond, the director of the Ninth Cavaliar band, would like to visit the Williams Jubilee Singers. WEDDING BELLS RING. Charming Kentucky Girl Is Married to Successful and Prosperous Citizen. Miss Aline R. Barnes, one of Kentucky's charming young girls, talented and refined, a former teacher in the public schools of Winchester, Ky., and who has been in Chicago for two years, was married on Thursday evening, March 11, to Robert L. Bunny. The marriage ceremony took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Bundy, 4629 Longley avenue, where Miss Barnes resided. Only a few in attendance attended the Rev. Moses L. Jackson performed the marriage ceremony. After the wedding a dinner was served and Mr. and Mrs. Davis received congratulations from her friends. The phone their home is from them, by admiring friends, wishing them "godspeed." Mr. Davis is a highly respected citizen and is known for his spirit and energy. Both are reading books and we wish them a happy marriage life. MISS ALICE O. JONES WAS NOT BORN IN IRELAND Although St. Patrick's Day is her birthday, Miss Alice Ontario Jones, 273, Cottage Grove avenue, claims that none of her ancestors come from the area. This year, she has reached the happy age of twenty, did not have a party in celebration of the event, but after inspecting a number of gifts from relatives and friends she was joined by an escort to a reception on the south side. Miss Jones is the sister of the Circulation Manager of the Defender and Past Noble Governor of Household of the Defender, 689, O. O. of O. F. The Defender has trained him an invitation to taste the cake when it is made. Automobile Service LIMOUSINES, TAXI AND TOURING CARS J. E. WEBB Stand at Elite No. 2 3445 S. State Street 2:30 A. M. to 12 Noon, NORMAL 1563 DOUGLAS 8797 DOUGLAS 7759 AUTO. 72-403 AUTO. 73-865 1:00 P. M. to 2:30 A. M. Camp Gossip. JACK JOHNSON SCORES VICTORY IN BARBADOS True Facts of the Breach of Contract Suit Between the Champion and Schooner Master Bonnafam, in Whi'c' Jack Is His Own Lawyer. FLOORS NATIVE COUNSEL Learned Solicitor General is No Match for Fighter-Lawyer-Judge Decides That Contract Was Not Complete, and Champion is Freed from All Liability. (Special Correspondence of the Chi cago Defender.) Barbados, B. W. I., March 13—The court of appeals decided an action brought by Barnard Bonnamfam, masseur to the schooner Lilian Blaubel, against Jack K. W. Reece, plaintiff claimed £50 damage from Johnson for breach of contract. Mr. H. W. Reece, K. C., solicitor instructed by the judge, P. Spencer solicitor conducted the case but Johnson conducted his own case. Plaintiff deposed that he was master of the schooner Lilian Blaubel, which was registered in Barbados but not in New York. The defendant at the Standard Hotel on Monday. He heard that Johnson wanted to go to Mexico and someone advised defendant to go to Cienfugos, Cuba, a steamer from there to Vera Cera. Defendant asked him how much he would charge to take him there; and, as plaintiff understood there were six in defendant's party, he charged £100,000 soon plaintiff would sail, and plaintiff told him that a sailmaker was making some sails for him, and Johnson sent plaintiff in his car, along with his wife, to see what time he would finish the task. Could Not Pay $1,400. The sailmaker agreed to deliver the sails by Salinity. Plaintiff returned and informed defendant, and the latter stated he could not pay $1,400, as he would find himself and party in provisions, but would give $1,000, and place the matter before one of the owners of the schooner, and left. On his return he told Johnson that he would accept his offer, and Johnson said all right. Captain Chase, Mrs. Johnson and a few other persons were present. Johnson told plaintiff to go to his manager, who was in the next room, and plaintiff asked how the money was to be paid. The manager replied that Johnson's word was as good as any paper document. Johnson handed. Plaintiff carried Johnson to the ager, but Johnson said he was in a hurry and that plaintiff could meet him at the Marine Hotel next morning at 10 o'clock, when he would give him a deposit. Plaintiff saw Johnson and the defendant told him he wanted to see him later. Tuesday morning plaintiff set off for the Marine Hotel, but, on meeting Johnson coming to town, returned, and later at the hotel defendant told him he had bargained for another vessel, and that time was money to him. Had No Signed Papers. Plaintiff told defendant that he had been to some extra expense and asked wint was, to be done about it. Demand asked him if he had any written papers signed by him. Plaintiff had demanded him the defendant's word, and defendant said he was sorry and not do anything for him. Thereupon plaintiff bade defendant good-by and walked off. Plaintiff would have made $700 free of all extortion and had taken defendant to Cienfugos. Cross-examined by Johnson, plaintiff stated that he was setting in Whitefield's bar when the bartender told him that Johnson was offering $1750 for his bartender. He further conversation he went along with Captain Chase and Mr. Whitehead to the Standard Hotel. Plaintiff never told anybody that he was leaving on Saturday, the 13th inst. The salinaker did not have any particular interest in the original price with the salinaker was 16 cents a yard for 600 yards of canvas, but no extra canvas was bought after defendant's order was received. Plaintiff was asked to account for the extra canvas and he had incurred to make him claim £50. Uphold Defendant. (witness) refused to express an opinion. Captain Bonnafam returned and said it was all right, and witness unanimously settled. Later plaintion thought he wanted writings, and Johnson's manager said defendant's word was as good as any writing, and he would pay him a fine. Johnson further business till next morning. Cross-examined by defendant, witness sald he could not swear that he heard defendant agree to take plaintiff's case and then answer him to answer whether or not defendant contracted to take plaintiff's ship. Plaintiff's case here closed and Sir W. Chandler intimated that he would send a letter to Reece on the question of contract. The Court's Decision. Mr. Reece contended that if the contract of hiring was complete at the point of time Captain Chase, the声誉, said he understood the parties had broken the agreement, then defendant had broken the agreement, then defendant relied upon the simple fact that Johnson was able to pay him for the voyage, and in making the agreement did not require a contract to hire a ship need not be written, but simply by word of mouth agreement properly proved, and plaintiff had put evidence before the court which was not supported. The court decided that from the evidence put before them they were of the opinion that the contract had not been completed, and therefore judgment with costs would have to go to the court, and thereupon Johnson left the court. An extraordinarily enthusiastic demonstration greeted the champion when he got downstairs by a crowd who had been cheering. Jack had won a battle in Barbados. WOMEN TAKE LEAD IN CLUB AND CIVIC MATTERS IN OLD "KY." (By Hardin Tolbert.) BALL TEAMS READY; COLLEGE TEAMS PLAYING Waco, Texas, March 19—Death has called Alphin Townsend, Rev. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Washington, all of whom were prominent people here. The ball season has opened. All the colleges of the state have their teams ready for action. Art and Intellect Appreciation and Sympathy of Workxis and Their Work. By G. P. PROCTOR All men are familiar with that peculiar sense of pride which comes when one who is close to us by national or racial liteness is placed or found among the chosen few called himirim, the most rural and expected. It is human and just. By this emotion and its outward expressions men realize their value to their fellows. We are all cognizant of the importance of the achievement comes to man for his achievements is more pleasing than the approbation of his brothers. Here if we look in the recesses of the ambitious heart will be a proud source that causes and gives impetus to spite of the fact of this realization the world has many times proven itself to be deplorably tardy and unfair in its distribution of deserved honors. It is the knowledge of worth by those knowledge of the individual's own time, would greatly recompense the struggle for his labor. Yet it is not until he has passed into the great beyond that his gifts receive the proper recognition. To the young man or woman nothing is as important as sympathy and appreciation, for he or she may be a genius in the budding. In such cases he must be encouraged by the attitude of those with whom the striver is associated. Every encouragement by word or deed should be considered essential to develop the individual's greatest possibilities and abilities. The formative period, and freely given. Many fall in the battle against adversity simply for the lack of these things. History is replete with evidence demonstrative of this neglect to assist in the construction of lives that ultimately glorify a race or nation. . . . The philosopher who discovered some goldenught of truth, the artist who drew an inspiring picture, and all their brothers who have marched on the battlefield with courage and civilization, have many times felt the discouraging attitude and ingratitude of their fellows. Socrates the immortal philosopher and the great man, a man whose life stands out as a monument to the magnificence of the civilization of his period in Greece, knew scorn and ridicule too well, and finally met his death in Athens. Few men ever lived to inspire others as the painter Millet, and yet we know of his severe struggle against every discouragement imaginable. At times faced actual tragedy, the Grecian poet, "The Apuleius," and other pictures, results of his skill, today bring fabulous sums, and in his life loyed him practically nothing. Paul Lawrence Dunkar, poet extraordinary, whose pen brought unlimited music, humor and philosophy to the hearts of his fellows and proved his genius. He cared for the human and esthetic, would have died in the obscurity he began life in had his success depended on the assistance of those nearest and dear to him. His imprisonment of mediocrity because fate had marked him as a man of destiny, and now those who once ridiculed his efforts are proudest of him. Booker T. Washington, a moulder of careers and shaper of destiny, tells too eloquently the story of his struggles in his early youth with environment and discouragement and lack of support. He tells the story justice. I doubt if he is properly appreciated even in the present day. One could go on indefinitely eliting such instances. He has a host of snires striving to reach the golden goal of success, who need all the aid one human can render another. It is our duty as an oppressed people, making a difference in the odds, to help the ambitious individual. We are a united people, and the struggle of every man among us is our struggle, and our fight is his fight. We must give all who are striving our heart and soul support. The individual must first receive our engagement if we are to succeed as a race, because individuals make races. OMAHA, NEB. Bry Wellington Montcla DENTISTS; UNITE; DR. RICHARDSON, PRES. Consolidation Meeting Held Last Sat- rday Evening—Dr. W. A. Rich- hamm Elected resident. The dentists of the Chicago Dental Club were consolidated at a smoker last Saturday evening at the office of the dentists in the State Street. The first of the year two clubs were formet, but finding that as intelligent met and leaders such separation was inherent to their work, they held their first during the meeting of the National DR. W. A. RICHARDSON, Newly-Elected President d Chicago Dental Society. Medical Association here his summer, decided to unite. The wbo clubs joined and elected the following offspring: Dr. Harry W. Garnis, vicepresident; Dr. A. C. Johnso, secretary; Dr. J. A. McGinnis, trainer; Dr. J. A. McGinnis, election the doctor had a jollification and now "nails" on the Potomac. Birmingham, Ala., March 18—Dr. Katherine Kent, who has been pery lily and under the care of Dr. Bryant, greatly impaired and unable to at her place of business. Dr. Henry C. Bryant and wife have an increase in their family. Specialist on Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat GLASSES FITTED Dr. H. Reginald Smith PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Office Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 720-9 p.m. Phones: Douglas 1248 Automattel, 27-10 3401 STATE STREET Residence, 4630 Evans Ave., Chicago Phone Kenny 5466 PIONE DOUGLAS 5152 EYE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT Spencer C. Dickerson M. D. "SCIENTIFIC REFRACTION" 3601 So. State Street HOURS 12 a.m. p.m. 6 i.m. 8 p.m. CHICAGO TRY IT! 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M FINE MILLII Feathers Cleaned, Curled HATS BL 64748 Around and About Chicago Personal Mention, Social and Other News In Short Paragraphs JESSE BINGA, BANKER SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS BURGLAR AND FIRE PROOF SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES $3.00 PER YEAR S. Park Ave, residence, furnace heat, 10 rooms. $30.00 Pritzle Ave, 12 rooms, steam heat. 55.00 Vernon Ave, residence, furnace heat, 10 rooms (will decorate) 35.00 Pritzle Ave, residence, furnace heat, 10 rooms. 45.00 FLATTS--STOVE HEAT. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowers, 3440 Wabash avenue, entertained Col. and Mrs. F. A. Denison, Mrs. J. R. Taylor, Dorothy and Dennis Denison at dinner last Sunday. Mr. Charles Washingtons of 355 W. 43rd street is visiting friends and relatives in Serotonin, Pa. Mr. Washington expects to return about the 1st of June or sooner. Mr. Frederick Lett, Sr. 2049 Walnut street, who has been out of the city for some time, is spending a few days with his family. Supt. Philip L. Seman of the Chicago Hebrew institute will address the Sunday March 14 at the Institutional Theater under March 14 at 8 p.m. The meeting lasted the auspices of the Dearborn Social Centre, 3825 Dearborn street. Mr. Seman will be presented by Mr. M. T. Balley, chairman of the Public Service Commission of the Progressive Negro League. All are welcome. ```markdown ``` Mr. Pred Williams, who has been playing this winter at Detroit with Stone's orchestra, is in the city, stopping at 21 E. 47th street. He is an expert charlistist. Mrs. E. M. Smithers, 3533 Wabash avenue, left Saturday for her home at Hinton, W. Va., to be gone until July. Mrs. Mattio B. Anderson has returned after a delightful visit to New Orleans, La. While there she was the guest of Prof. and Mrs. Anron Wiley. Subscribers whose subscriptions are due Jan. 15 will be discontinued the last of the month if not paid then. If the reader will look on the slip bearing their name on the paper, they can see the exact time the subscription is due. Mr. Wm. Gales of Texas, stepon of Mrs. Mary O. Gales, was in the city this week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Gales. Mrs. Delta Harris, who has been visiting in Jacksonville, Ill., has returned to the city and is pleasantly located at 3628 Prairie avenue. Miss Maude J. Roberts is preparing to play the presents soon with a concert at the "Y" theater where Roberts is one of the most popular girls in the city. The "boys" are waitinglessly to see what it will be. Mr. J. B. Crafton, one of Chicago's most enterprising men, is negotiating on the purchase of another beautiful home. He is contemplating moving his mother to the city to reside permanently. The Volunteer Workers' Club gave a musical and debate on Tuesday night at the Wilson Plaza, 3538 Wabash avenue. Mrs. Bessie Ray and Mrs. Sula Williams were the debaters. Mrs. Lorenzo Few of St. Paul, Minn., is the theater manager, Mrs. A. Brown, 452 S. Stree street, and who remain in the city for a month. She is accompanied by her two children, Herman and Sherman. INFORMATION, WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS, $1.10; WEDDING WRITE-UPS, $5.00 AND UP; CARD OF THANKS, $1.50 AND UP; IN MEMORIAM, $1.50; BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS, $1.50 AND UP. EVERYTHING PAYED IN ADVANCE. Rev. G. P. Pope, who has spent the best of his days in the Christian work and has given much service to the Bethel A. M. E. church, was given a benefit on Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Easley Willie, 3242 Foster Street, where the same were Mrs. Easley Willie, Easley Cotton, Mrs. G. Williams and s. G. Riins. Through their uninterrupted efforts they cleared and presented Rev. Pene during the week $216 was called and said "May the Lord bless them." Mr. Bird Lucky, 5008 Dearborn street, the popular railroad man, has taken a much needed vacation and has gone to Mt. Clemens, Mich. Mr. Walter R. Carter, 3260 Vernon avenue, manager of Carter's Carolinian Jubilee Co., and his associate, Mr. Silas Grazier, and members of the company arrived in the city recently after an extended tour in the east. Mrs. Oliver Washington of Springfield, Ill., has been visiting the city and friends at 3318 Vernon avenue. She returns to her home this week FOR RENT. STORES very well pleased with her visit and is grateful to the many friends who tendered to her enjoyment. Mrs. L. A. Brown and niece, Miss Ruth F. V. Weaver, who is one of Miss Clara Louise Thurston's harp pupils at Lyon and Healy's studio, made a flying visit to Milwaukee, WIs., and reports a delightful time. Mrs. C. Turner of Batavia has been making trips to the city recently on account of the illness of her niece, Miss Elisa Hall. NEWS OF THE SICK. List of Your Friends Under a Physician's Care at Home or in the Hospitals. Mr. Matthew Henry, 6138 Carpenter street, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Miss Josephine Davis, 3244 Wabash avenue, is out after several weeks' illness. Dr. Turner was the attending physician. Nettie Russell of 5534 Drexel avenue, is still confined to her bed with la gripe. Mrs. Sandy W. Trice of 6438 Eberhart avenue is recovering from a bad attack of la gripe. She was in bed for three weeks. Mme. M. Roberts, 4529 Vincennes avenue, is improving nicely. When last seen by a reporter she was eating lobsters. Mrs. H. C. Thompson of 525 E. 34th place, who was operated on at Provident Hospital, is able to be home again. Dr. W. W. Bradley was the attending physician. Mrs. Wm. Holloway, who stops with Mrs. J. W. Bowser, 3440 Wabash avenue, and resides in New York city, is quito ill at her home. Mr. Henry Smith, custodian of Appomattox Club, is ill. Dr. Claude Bell, who was operated on at Provident Hospital by Dr. Daisley and White, is improving nicely. Yesterday he conversed quite a while with a Defender reporter. Mrs. Clarence Mayo, 5241 Wabash avenue, is ill and is being nursed by Mrs. Valdes. Mr. James W. Allen, letter carrier, 3427 Vernon avenue, is st. at St. Luke's Hospital under the care of Dr. Dan H. Williams, who performed an operation on him last Saturday which was a success. Mario Monon, Sister Rachel Singleton and Mrs. Adolph Woods are improving. Mrs. Mamie Jeater, wife of T. D. Jeater, 3306 Rhodes avenue, who has been appointed Provident Hospital for the past two weeks, has recovered to extent that her physician, Dr. Geo. C. Hall, has given permission for her to return home next week. Her sister, Mrs. Celia Randalls, of Du Quoin, Ill., is at her bedside. Mrs. Harriet Cole, 5427 Wabash avenue, has been on the sick list. Mrs. Nellie Codozoe, 5329 Wabash avenue, is much better after a week's illness. Miss Ida Taylor, 5427 Wabash avenue, is quite ill. Mrs. Bessie Johnson and Miss Marie Johnson, 5241 Wabash avenue, have released their attending physicians. Miss Bertha Thomas, 3451 Dearborn avenue, who has been confined to her bed for the last week, is now able to be up. Mrs. Mary Owens, 5314 Dearborn street, is recovering from a serious illness. She was under the care of Dr. U. G. Dalley. Mrs. Bertha Williams, 21 E. 41st street, is somewhat improved from an attack of paralysis affecting the right side. Mr. Wilson Scott, 3019 Prairie avenue, has been quite ill and is convalescent. Miss Elisca Hall, 3339 Vernon avenue, still remains at Provident Hospital. Mr. M. Vaughn, 3318 Vernon avenue, an employee of the Mix Dairy Co., met GA, BANKER SIT VAULTS O FIRE PROOF BOXES $3.00 PER YEAR RENT. RSES. $140.00 30.00 20.00 BENCHES. heat, 10 rooms. $20.00 sat. 55.00 heat, 10 rooms (will decorate). 35.00 heat, 10 rooms. 45.00 LOVE HEAT. rooms 45.00 rooms. 37.00 THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY MARCH 25, 26, 27 with an injury while at work, sustaining a fracture of the collar bone. After attention at Post-Graduate Hospital he returned home and is improving. Mrs. L. Nelson is a patient at Provident Hospital. Miss Marie Miller, the charming young lady of 3635 Vernon avenue, was taken to the Provident Hospital last Monday. She is troubled with appendicitis. As we go to press she is resting nicely. Colonel Frank B. Powell, state adjutant general of uniform rank, K. of P., was taken ill Sunday and is confined to his bed. Rev. Alton Blake, after five months of absence from his pulp, returned Sunday to the delight of his congregation. Mr. Arraon Woods is a convalescent. NORTH SIDE NEWS. By E. Gordon Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Daniel, 4222 Winthrop avenue, gave a surprise in honor of their daughter, Mrs. Oneida Stuart. There were thirty guests invited and many presents were received.**One more victim has been added to the North side shooting. Mrs. David Johnson died at Lake View Hospital Saturday, March 14. He was 88 years old and received the body. Mr. David Johnson was buried on the 15th at Graceland cemetery. Quite a number attended the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson are recovering from the wounds they received. They are now at home. ***Mrs. Marie Lawrence of the North side has gone to Mrs. Robert Weaver and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weaver are preparing move into their new building on Victoria avenue.**Mr. Geo. Howard has secured a good position as engineer at the Lake View Hospital.** **Mr. E. I. Gordon has been indisposed for a few days and not able to work. ***To get the Defender, call edge- warner 8658, E. Gordon, 4457 Broadway. Little Miss Freda Alexander of Mitchell, D. is visiting Mrs. Oneida Stuart. WITH THE WEST SIDERS On Monday evening, March 15, a call meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Anna Jewell, 1839 Fulton street, for the purpose of inspiring the women of the 14th ward to take advantage of the privilege now given them to vote. A large number were out and all who had not registered pledged their votes to do so on Tuesday, in order to be given the vote. Among the prominent speakers were Alderman James H. Lawley, of the 14th ward; L. C. Gibbs, president of the Colored Republican Club of the 14th ward. Many of the ladies availed themselves of the opportunity to express their views. The West side women are rapidly getting in line for the coming spring election. It is interesting to note the interest now growing in the women of the Alexander, the well-known coal dealer, 1725 W. Lake street, who met with a peculiar accident some few weeks ago, is rapidly improving and is now able to be at his office, though compelled to use a cane. Mr. Alexander some few weeks ago was struck just above the knee by a desk file, which he accidentally knocked from the desk days after infection set in which he was hospitalized on his left leg. * **D. A. E. Johnson, of the People's L Pharmacy, 2301 W. Lake street, left the city Monday evening for his home in Virginia, on account of the death of his mother. * * * Many changes have been made in the 39th preset since the recent primary. The most important was the discharge of a clerk for voting a Democrat ticket when he had been appointed by the Republicans. * * * Mr. William Ballinger, one of the West side, was appointed a few days ago to fill this position made vacant. * * * In order that you may be sure to get a copy of "The Chicago Defender" weekly, it would be best that you leave your name and address with W. H. Robinson, 1937 W. Lake street. He will deliver the same to you on Friday evening. MORGAN PARK. Mr. Henry Johnson of 1822 Meadow street is sick."**Mrs. Panky and Mr. Victor Panky, her son, of 1321 Morgan avenue, are quite ill."**Mrs. Mary Bryant is able to be out again and her many friends were glad to see her at church."**Little May Stoners, the daughter of Mr. Thomas Stoners of 103rd and Halsted streets, is very ill with pneumonia. We hope for her a speedy recovery."**Mrs. Marshaw the wife of William Wiburn of 1074 First is very ill."**Mr. William Crocket will give a play at the Pace Hall, 1536 111st street, March 25. This promises to be a grand affair. Every one should see it."**Leonard Hill, the son of Mrs. Emma Hill, 1322 Morgan avenue, is indisposed. Mr. Jordan Dixon, who was taken suddenly ill a week ago, is able to be out again."**Mr. Andrew Cooper of 1820 Meadow street is on the jury this week. DROPS DEAD IN ST. MARY'S CHURCH Mrs. Florence Stepheney, 5108 Wash avenue, dropped dead in St. Mary's A. M. E. Church, 62nd and Wabash avenue, Wednesday night, from heart failure. Her remains are at the undertaking rooms of J. L. Parks. JOHN TROTT; WEST. John Trott, the well-known club man, is at the Panama Exposition. One of his friends says he was seen looking at one of the tall buildings with his head up in the air and that he attended hundreds of people. Many thought he was. from Georgia instead of Chicago, the second city in the U. S. A. If your druggist cannot supply you with Hays Hair Palm will send by mail on receipt of 25c in stamps. Crown Pharmacy, 3037 State Street. DROPS DEAD IN P. 3641 State St. PHONE DOUGLAS 4127 SPECIALS" $5.00 Hats at $3.50 PROMINENT SECRET SOCIETY WOMAN DIES Mrs. Mary O. Gales, Better known as "Mother Gales," Passes away at the Age of 65. Mrs. Mary O. Gales, who was born in a suburb of Baltimore, Md., about sixty-five years ago, lived an exemplary Christian life, and who has done a world of good among her people, passed by Town Street street Sunday evening; March 17 at 6 o'clock after a long illness. Impressive nursal services were held at the Ebeuzer Baptist church, of which she had been a member for many years, on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in John F. Thomas officiated, as assisted by Terry Park. At 6 o'clock of the Mt. Carpel Baptist church of Oak Park. No member of the race Mrs. Mary O. Gales. was better known in fraternal society circles than Mother Mary O. Gales, who was a member of seven societies, charter member of six and founder of Ursa Major Tauernacle No. 61, K. & D. of Tabor, Queen City Temple No. 2, D. of Tabor, Eastern Star Temple No. 2, S. M. T. Temple No. 2, her body by the following lodges and clubs: Missionaries of Ebenezer Baptist church, Annie Walker Conscience Club, Light of Chicago Council, No. 135, A. U. K. D. M. A.; Beautiful Gate Royal House No. 1, Queen City Temple No. 62, S. M. T. ; Warden Temple No. 63, S. M. T.; World's House No. 222, City House of Ruth; Ursa Major Tauernacle No. 1, O. E. S. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery. CHECKER PLAYERS OFF. Championship Game Between the Y. M. C. A. and Palmer House Boys Starts Monday—Ladies Invited. They are all ready for the big championship checker meet at the Y. M. C. A. which begins Monday afternoon, March 22, at 3 p. m. The two-move restriction will govern the style of play instead of the old "go as you please" method. Eight players will represent "Y." The Checker Club, to be selected from the following named persons: A. F. Sullivan, R. W. Robinson, A. J. Nimrod, W. H. Ternell, A. C. Munday, W. S. Lindsay, N. Leavell, A. D. Pickens, D. H. Smith, F. W. Johnson. Conducted by A. J. Nimrod and F. C. Hall. MME. J. C. WALKER Mme. J. C. Walker, the noted hair culturist and philanthropist of Indianapolis, Ind., was in the city to see Mrs. Offut, who is ill at Provident Hospital. Mrs. Offut was the host of Mrs. Pry. 4856 King Street. A Defender reported called to see her and received a contract for an ad. for a year. Mrs. Walker is the picture of health and says her business is continually growing. Mrs. Walker will entertain her daughter at her home with a talented musical reception. THE We have opened State Street, for the pu HIGH-BR as there are many imit We have opened "The High-Brown" display room No. 5, at 3519 State Street, for the purpose of showing you the ORIGINAL HIGH-BROWN FACE POWDER as there are many imitations on the market sold under such names as "Brown Face Powder," "Brown Skin," and similar names. HIGH-BROWN FACE POWDER was originated by us—we have the name copyrighted in the United States Patent Office, and it is the first and only face powder ever made especially for colored people. Only first class articles are imitated—the very fact that so many imitate our articles is proof in itself that ours is of a superior quality. When you buy a face powder for a "High-Brown" that has not the name Overton-Hygienic on it, you have been imposed upon; for you have bought an imitation, which is inferior to our original "High-Brown." See that our name is on every box you buy. Also Manufacturers of Ro-Zol Face Bleach, Aids Pomade and Other Toilet Articles. THE HIGH-BROWN FORTNIGHTLY RECITALS AT WABASH AVE. ASSN Chicago Leads the Country In Free Musical Recitals—Large Audience Shows Appreciation. It has been said, and truly, that Chicago is the musical center of the country, besides being the home of most of the noted race singers. We have many large musical organizations all of which are doing very effective work, and to the credit of these high-class artists let it be said that they never lose an opportunity to perform charity or for some affair that will stimulate the musical interests of this city. The past season a series of free musicals have been inaugurated at the new Wabash Avenue Association under the auspices of Mr. Cary B. Lewis and other philanthropic citizens. These musicals have been of the highest order and that they have been appreciated to the fullest is attested by the vast crowds who gather upon the streets to enjoy the utility of M. Pierre de Callais the young pianist, the program has been augmented. Last Thursday night, Mr. Callahill fittedly opened the recital with Rachmaninov's prelude in C sharp minor. His playing was characterized by his breadth of tone, warmth of conception and accurate technique. Mr. Carroll Dickerson, the young violinist of the West side, gave evidence of exceptional ability, a training of high order which delighted the audience and gave him applause after applause. Miss Cleo Mae Dickerson, lent a touch of brother's art through his accompaniment. The real, delightful pleasure of the evening was the singing of Mrs. Annis Hackley. She was in fine voice. She sang a group of Indian songs perfectly with all their distinct phases. Every note was clear and sweet and her articulation excellent. She sang two big numbers which showed that she was a highly trained singer. She received a bunch of American Beauties, presented by the Wabash Avenue Association and Messrs. Lewis and Callahill. On next Thursday night the group performed the Sloan, solist; Mrs. Carey, Straight University musical department, pianist; Mr. Will Armstrong, 'cellist; Mr. Pierre de Callaux, accompanist. The recital will be held in the "gym" to accommodate the crowd. Doors open at 8 o'clock. Program begins at 8:20 sharp. KEWPIE CLUB SOIRE (By Ruth Boger) Aurora, Ill., March 19.—The Kowple club was entertained by the Misses Meadows Saturday afternoon. A fourcourse luncheon was served. Rev. Alton Blake's "five years with us" anniversary proved to be the success of the season, financially and socially. Mrs. Eunice Taylor Miller is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd. Miss Adelaide Moore has returned to her home after two weeks' visit in the city. MISS RUBY PETTIFORD IN "TONY THE CONVICT" Evansville, Ind., March 15—"Tony, the Convict," was presented tonight by the city's best talent, under the direction of Miss Ruby C. Pettiford, the well known reader and dramatic artist of Sabina, Ohio. It was a play of touching mingles with the richest humor, Miss Pettiford took the part of Lena Van Cruger. She made a fine impression and received generous applause. She expects to appear in Chicago soon. NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE FRATERNAL WORLD The funeral services of the Daughters of Tabor over the remains of Daughter Mary O. G. Lee were conducted by the past and present grand officers. Mrs. Jennie Morrison, G.C.R. read the resolutions from the Grand Lodge. Daughter Jennie Hatcher, H.P., acted as chief preceptress and Daughter Henrietta P. Lee, past C.P. as orator. CARL COTTON MOVES Mr. Carl L. Cotton', the public stenographer whose office was at 3109 State street, has moved his office to 3313 South State street. He will be pleased to see his patrons at the new office. DEFENDER'S LEGAL HELPS Small Claims Court. The attention of our readers is called to the inauguration of a small claim branch of the Municipal Court of Chicago. This branch was primarily established for the purpose of decreasing the delay in the other branches of the court where larger amounts of money are involved, and to facilitate the administration of justice among the poorer clients. This court is said by some to discourage those who have cases in it from employing counsel to represent them in the supposed poor man's court. This is supposed to be a court where a poor man may have his case litigated and tried without what is said to be the unnecessary expense of hiring a lawyer. Our investigator has carefully looked into the conduct of this court and from his report the public opinion is that the poor man's court differs only from the other Municipal courts in the amounts involved in the litigated case. It is further informed that the small amounts are just as important to the poor man as the large amounts are to the rich. And that if the rich need a competent lawyer to protect their interest the poor man needs one even more. In view of these considerations of our investigator the public man may have in this court are advised to secure as able and competent a lawyer as they are able to secure, if they desire the protection and preservation of their rights and property. FINE PROGRAM FOR BETHEL SUNDAY Miss Maude J. Roberts, Mrs. Willa M Sloan, Carol Dickerson and Other Artists on Program. The fourth and greatest "Pleasant Sunday Afternoon" will be held at Bethel church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, the program is as follows: Anthem by the choir, "The Splendors of Thy Glory, Lord"; piano solo, "Last Hope," Miss Goldie Guy; vocal solo, "It Is Enough," from Elijah, Mr. Mundy; dramatize reading, "Aux Italie," from Anthony; violin solo, Mr. Carol K. Dickerson; "King of Kings," Mrs. Willa Shaen; pipe organ solo, Mr. Isaac Yarbrough; tenor solo, "My Soul Athist," Mr. W. H. Hackney; piano solo, Mr. Theodore Taylor; mixed quartet, Rigoloett, Messrs. D Nelson, Woodward, Messrs. Gossette and Mundy; address, "Bits of History," Dr. M. O. Bousfield; soprano solo, "Olive Boo," anthem, "Shout the Glad Tidings," Mundy, musical director; Lillian Hunt, organist; Miss Cleo Dickerson, Mrs. T. A. Smythe and Mr. Theo. Taylor, accompanies. FROM OUR EXCHANGES. Tips and Tippers. We see the senate committee has reported favorably on the bill to prohibit tipping. We're with it. If the legislature can stop, tipping and make every man who hires a boy or girl or major woman pay real wages and charge them in the bill, instead of letting the customer pay twice under the same tips, we're with it. Tipping however, is a queer proposition. Amy who ever been canonized knows the point. For a bill that of tipping aren't so different as is commonly supposed. Indeed they're very much alike. In each instance you tip because you think you can't help it. By and by you learn not to tip a canoe. That's the real difference. For it's hard to get up and leave the table without leaving your fee. It's hard to brush aside the coat room boy who may be uselessly brushing himself for an hour time in a day. And as for a Pulley system to forget him is like appearing at the court of St. James in a business suit. Why is all this? Ask the clever psychologists who know that you can be fooled into tipping, so don't pay wages. For, after all, a good many people tip because they know it's the only real wage a poor girl or a man with a family to support will get. Stop tipping by all means, but stop frowning on the man who reckons that he underpaid employees will catch a naked dime that he couldn't catch. Begin with the wayups of the Pullman porter game if you're unfortunate enough to know 'em—Ex. TWO BRIGHT NEWS BOYS REACH HIGH WATER MARK Little Arthur White Sells 100 Chicago Defenders in This City —Little Albin Simmons Reaches Honor Roll at Omaha, Neb. BOTH STILL IN SCHOOL. Chicago Boys Save Money to Help Mother—Both-Come from Respectable Parents—Encourage to Hustle and Work in Early Age—Parents Proud. Little Arthur White, who lives at 23 E. 334 street, is another one of the Defender "Newsies" who has reached the 100 mark of selling the Chicago Defender. Arthur was born in this city April 10, 1903. He parents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard White, two of the city's highly respected citizens. He began selling the Defender about two months ago, starting with five papers. He goes to Keith school and is FRIEST IS WONDER in the Fourth grade. After school he would go to the homes of people and engage them to take the Defender on Saturdays. Sales Grew. His patrols he worked faithfully. Last week he sold 100 copies. He reached the "goal." He is now known as the newsy, with the CALL Douglas 721 Auto. 71-629 We Have No We Sell Every We Guarantee First Reasonable Shipping to All Parts of MODERN CH OFFIC DANIEL M. JACKSON, President ABNER A. HODGES, Secretary The EMANUELE UNDERTAKING 2959-2961 South Do You W Steady positions al- able people, especial porters and all kind Klein's Employ- Rooms 5 and 6, 3 Phone Do ESTABLISHED 1865 CALL DAY OR NIGHT We Have No Branch Office We Sell Every Style of Casket We Guarantee First Class Service at Reasonable Prices Shipping to All Parts of the Country a Specialty MODERN CHAPEL FREE OFFICERS: DANIEL M. JACKSON, President ABNER A. HODGES, Secretary GEORGE T. KERSEY, Treasurer AHMED A. RAYNER, Superintendent The EMANUEL JACKSON UNDERTAKING CO., INC., 2959-2961 South State St., Chicago Do You Want Work? Steady positions always open for reliable people, especially maids, ushers, porters and all kinds of domestic help. Klein's Employment Agency Rooms 5 and 6, 3101 South State St. Phone Douglas 3777 Cole & Catlin, Props. 3449 So. State St. Real Estate Wabash Ave., near Garfi 9-room home; lot 70x160; floors; oak finish; large ga to street. Ideal home wi enclosed with ornamental i an estate. Will make term Forest Ave. near 33rd St. B in family, one of our clien modern home of 8 rooms heat; and open plumbing; Real Estate Bargains Real Estate Bargains Wabash Ave., near Garfield Blvd., beautiful brick 9-room home; lot 70x160; hot water heat; hardwood floors; oak finish; large garage in rear; with driveway to street. Ideal home with beautiful spacious lawn; enclosed with ornamental iron fence; must sell to close an estate. Will make terms. Only $7,500. Forest Ave. near 33rd St. Blvd. Owing to recent death in family, one of our clients will sacrifice her strictly modern home of 8 rooms; hardwood floors; furnace heat; and open plumbing; possession at once. Terms $350 cash, balance monthly. Price $4,000. Rhodes Ave., near 67th St. A cozy 7-room brick house, all modern; hardwood floors and finish; electric lights; hot water heat. This beautiful home on full-sized lot. Price $3,950. Vernon Ave., near 31st St. Lot 36x164, with 2-flat brick building; 7 and 8 rooms; hot water heat; in fine repair. Price $6,500. Phone Douglas 883 "high water," Today his likeness appears in these columns. The Defender is always proud to publish the picture of any of its 'newies' who sell 100 papers. One of the proudest incidents in his little life is the fact that this youngster saves his money by buying a book for his mother, who is an invalid. It can be readily seen that when a reader buys a Defender from one of its "newies" that it either helps the boy through school, encourages thrift and energy in the boy or helps a father to keep on selling the book, willing to keep on selling the Defender and that he hopes soon to reach the 200 mark. ALBIN SIMMONS REACHES 100 MARK IN WESTERN COUNTRY. Omaha, Neb., Mar. 19—Little Albin Simmons has reached the 100 mark in selling the Chicago Defender. Albin is eleven years old and goes to school and is considered one of the brightest boys in the city. About a year ago he started with 15 papers. He stuck to the job. With his wheel Arthur rode from one part of the city to the other, selling the Chicago Defender. Everybody in the neighborhood encouraged him; he ordered fifty, seventy-five and last week 100. Today he has the honored members of the circulation department, twelve of Benton Harbor, Mich., was the first boy out of Chicago to reach the 100 mark and Arthur Simmons is the Arthur Simmons, the Real Newsle. His father is Mr. A. P. Simmons, who conducts the Eee-Tee-Dee Palace of Art, which gives electric and hand massage. While Arthur delivers his papers his father sells them at the store. Arthur writes that his next jump will be the 150 mark. Let other "newsites" follow little Arthur to help put the world's greatest weekly in the homes of the best people. ESTABLISHED 1865 DAY OR NIGHT Branch Office Style of Casket at Class Service at Tale Prices the Country a Specialty CAPEL FREE ERS: GEORGE T. KERSEY, Treasurer HAIMED A. RAYNER, Superintendent HIL JACKSON NG CO., INC., South State St., Chicago Want Work? always open for reli- lally maids, ushers, and of domestic help. Payment Agency 1001 South State St. Anglas 3777 te Bargains field Blvd., beautiful brick hot water heat; hardwood rage in rear; with driveway with beautiful spacious lawn; ron fence; must sell to close us. Only $7,500. vd. Owing to recent death ats will sacrifice her strictly ; hardwood floors; furnace possession at once. Terms Automatic 72-746 Chicago, Ill. ```markdown ``` THEATRICAL REVIEW. By Tony Langston. The Grand. The show here this first half is a good one and shows quality right from the opening act on down. The Rondas Trio in a novel singing, dancing and playing are probably the best act of the kind we see here. Henderson & Wise put on their comedy talk and songs in clever style, and were a scream. This is quite some act. Wm. McKay and Co. in a tabulid drama called "Honest Men" played plenty of ability. Ruth Page and Her Boyes (one of whom was old enough to he bald-headed) did many things on their banjos that were out of the ordinary, and the Choo-Choo Girls, who were hot on the bill, relied with all their old-time popularity. Buddy and Toy Brown, who were on the last half last week, were easily the best of a fairly good bill. They are late of Tom Brown's Tom Boy Company, who were on the fine line of the veteran producer, Kramer & Patterson, physical culture exponents, were good, and the Choate Company in a playlet, "Outclasses," were fair. The Times Square Quartet did well, and the bill closed with the German muscle act of unility. The Monogram. A good hill was presented here this week and included Ed Pent, the monologist, who talked his way into the good graces of everybody, and dance his way out before he got tired. He was also the first to fail to do. Green & Fugh are a classy team of much ability, and their stuff was put over in great shape. The Abyssinian Trio, they of the line voice and fat figure, presented several solos, duets and trios that deserved special attention. They and the reunited team of Crawell & Bailey put it over in the same old way. Ora is some character-conduit and is a real hit under cork. A big fox trot contest is held here every Friday. Harry W. Twye, the guard, remains popular at the door. The Old Monogram The work of remodeling is progressing rapidly and it is thought that the house will be ready to open be fore Easter. Some delay has been caused in the installing of the new house, and the work that parts of it stand as high as twenty-two feet. However, all the other improvements are being rapidly finished, and one would hardly recognize nika the place as the same that closed a few weeks ago. Mather is spending money in his usual lavish manner, and he is not sure how to none when it is finished. We await the opening with much interest. The Pekin This has been an unusually good week in point of attendance, and it's billing has been carefully selected. Among the featured textures are "skin," "beak," "eye," "Ada, the mystery of the White Rose," "The Ride to Death," "The Bee Constrictor," "The Blighted Son," and "The Grip of iron." Sunday brings the sensational melodrama "The Porty Thieves," and others. The Phoenix Business is always good hero, and the billing has been away above the average. "The Escape" drew immense amusement. "Sunday," the book is by My Writer Day Tonight. "Two Women," "Gallantry of Jimmy Rogers," Francis X. Bushman in "The Ambition of the Baron," "The House of Horror," "The Hispistoric Past" and "The Regenerating Love" were among the offerings during the week. On Sunday we have Thos. Ross in "The Only One" reels; "Out of the Storm," western drama, and one of George Ade's fables. The Lincoln. This house is being booked through a new program which furnishes a wealth of high-class melodrams, comedies and musicals, and an increase in attendance is daily noticeable. Among the offerings this week were "Joe's Partner," "Three Bad Men," "The Woman in the Window," "Smoother Fires," "Explainer of Elaine," "The Arm of the Law," "The Treason," "Environment," "Elsley Accused," and "The Hour of Time." The drama called "The New Sherif," "The Recol" and several other features. The Washington. The daily matinees remain popular and draw well. Among the features run during the current week was "The Rainy Day," "The Law of the Range," "Her Martyrium," "In Jung Wild," "The Witch," "Baggott in An Oriental Romance," Charley Chaplin in a two-part comedy, Francis Ford and Grace Cunard in "Three Bad Men and a Girl," "Her Husband's Son," "Every Girl," "The Master Key" and "The Secret Room." Sunday, "Sunday's Dina's Dance," "Rushing Bust in Threeds of Fate," "The Mystery of the Throne Room," and others. The States. Class, both in regards to the program and the attendance, ruled here during the week. Some of the booking shown follows: "Twenty Million Dollar Mystery," "The Man at the Key," "Ethic Guts Consent," "Exile," "The Woman in the Closet," "How Hazel Got Even," "Mary Pleick in "Behind the Scenes," "The Escape," "Old Dutch," "Winning Back," and the great Paramount feature "The Typhoon." Sunday's special, it is announced, will be the sensational five-reel drama, "The Fight." Other resits, a two-reel comedy, will be The Fountain. "A Night's Adventure" was shown here to good business on Monday, and was followed during the week with "The Apartment House Mystery," "Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight," "How Cissy Made Good," the second number of "The Black Box," and "The Sunday brings Charley Chapin in a less Essanion comedy called 'His Probis turgic Past,' and other features. The Atlas. No signs of hard times out this way. Crowded houses have been the rule all week, and plenty of good entertainment has been offered daily, including "The Unnasking," "The Maden Queen," "The Story the Silk Hat Told," "The Black Circle," "Old Pep Leigh's Will," "His Guardian Angel," "The Mistress of Thought," "The Mister Key," "Luro of the West," "Judge Not," "The Measure of a Man," and "The Magic Mirror." Eight eights will be shown Sunday, including the sensational feature, "The Naked Truth," and others. Professional Note The following entertainers are booked indefinitely at the De Laure Cafe, Harrison and Wabash avenue: Tom Watson, Marie Burke, Opal Cooper, Crelton Thompson, John Turner and Leen Diggs. Miss La Belle at Ellis Cafe Miss Iessie La Laelle, the phenomenal baritone singer, who spent a week at the De Lace lace on the "Stroll," returned to the Cafe Ellis last Sunday night. The week at 35th and State street, a large number of her friends availed themselves of the event, and she was often been quite before she was heard in that section of the city. She enjoyed the week and brought the house new trade and live patrons; but it was to her financial interest that she again return to the Ellis. It is said she is the greatest and latest repertoire of songs of any singer in the west. Her many friends wish her continued success. On the Dudley Circuit. Washington, D. C.—S. H. Dudley Theatre, Lew W. Henry, manager; Capt. Sidney Himman and his Life-Saving Dogs, Miss Louise Cook, Mindest Morris, Howard Theatre, Anne Sawdens, Miss Louise Cook, Piano Musical Byrons, Donna Hoyt and Starks, Charance Kemp, Jewel Theatre, J. Barns, manager; Could not open until March 29. Richmond, Va.-Hippodrome Theatre, co-manager; Edwards & Hardes, Va.-Boston Theatre, Roanoke, Va.-Boston Theatre, C. L. Andrews, manager; Bowman & Burbett and special photo plays. Danville, Va.-Columbia Theatre; Floyd & Jackson and special photo plays. Philadelphia, Pa.-Gibson's New Standard Theatre; S. H. Dudley & C. Pittsburgh, Pa.-Star Theatre, Adele Minsky; manager: Van & Clovette, Moore & Hudgins, Lincoln Theatre, J. Sinclair; manager: Collins & Barrett stock. Louisville, Ky.-Ruby Theatre, M. Lewis, manager: Gray & Dunlake, Ohio Theatre, Colians, manager: Smith & Brooks. Annapolis, Ga.-Olake Theatre opens on the Dudley time March 22. Write in for time. ANNIVERSARY DANCE. The anniversary舞戏 of the Laurel Dancing Academy was held on Friday, March 19, at Dreamland Hall, Mr. Vincent Saunders and Mr. Alk. attended 500 or more of their friends, who danced the sweet music of the Pepoer orchestra. COLONIAL PARTY. The Lily of Louisville Tabernacle No. 98 and Simi Tabernacle No. 81, Daughters of Tabor, will give a grand Colonial party at Hutle's Hall, 2122 Admission, 10 cents, Admission, 10 cents. The ladies are asked to dress in Colonial style and the one wearing the most perfect costume will receive a gold coin. Choice of costume will be given. The music will be fine. Mrs. Leslie Lailer well and Miss Kitty Smith, chairman ANNOUNCEMENT. All Colored Composers' Concert at Orchestra Hall, Friday, April 23, 8:20 p. m. The one big post-Lenten concert of the season. The famous Umbrian Gleeb Club with the eminent composer, Will Marion Cook of New York con- ducting the orchestra. Cacao, sweet saproon; W. Henry Hancen, tener, the giver of the concert; R. Nathaniel Dett, head of the musical department at Hampton Institute, pianist. Full announcement of program in later issue. Tickets $0.00. In excess seating $10.00. On sale at M. C. A. 1 T. Theodore Taylor, pianist, assisted by Mrs. Mary Oddrich, soprano and Mr. George Poach, tenor, at institutional church, 3823 Dearborn street, Monday evening, April 19, 1915. What some of the prominent Chicago musicians say of Mr. Taylor. I give it me pleasure to commend the hard work of Mr. Taylor and as a pianist. He is an accomplished musician. Musician. Harold Henry, 426 Fine Arts Building, New York. Mr. Taylor.-Now that I am in France, I wish to give you a proof of my satisfaction and to tell you how much I was in a company with my appraisal. I am a accompanist and the exactitude in your work. I hope that the most agreeable membranes and the exactitude in my performance to prove my gratitude and assure you my love. I wish you all the success you deserve and a large class that will be only able to perform with you. A. Ray Carpenter, Paris, France, Nov. 4, 1913. ANITA PATTI BROWN HONORED IN TEXAS Two Thousand People Hear Chicago Singer in City Auditorium at Houston Under the Auspices of the 1905 Art and Charity Club—Second Number of Race to Appear in This Hall. (Special to Chicago Defender.) Houston, Texas, March 19—When Mine Anita Patti Brown of Chicago appeared at the City Auditorium March 8 she was signally honored, beamed with applause and appeared in this hall. Dr. Booker T. Washington was the first. Speaking of the occasion the Texas Freeman said, "The 1906 Art and Charity Club has reason for holding a festival of joy this week, for despite lowering clouds and enraged darts from the eyes of thundering Zeus 2,000 worshipers of Apollo wended their way to the City Auditorium. This week, she thus paying a tribute of appreciation to the 'Goddess of Song,' Madam Anita Patti Brown, and incidentally lining the club's coffees with much coveted gold whereby to feed the Sways Audience at Will. "A more brilliant occasion has never been witnessed in Houston, Madam Brown captivated her audience the moment she held them spellbound throughout the program. No subject ever bent more readily to the will of his queen than did this vast and appreciative audience to that of Madam Brown. With her grace and poise, she lined on the wings of the aria from Verdi's La Traviata. And then this same audience giggled like school children with Madam Brown over "Three Wives" and Madam Brown is a coloratura soprano in the truest sense. The natural beauty of her wonderful voice, coupled with much dramatic feeling and an almost perfect technique, makes her one of the most shingers before the public today. Goodly Sum for Charity. "Miss Marjorie Gaskill, Madam Brown's very excellent accompanist, rundered two solos (instrumental), both of which were well taken by the audience and proved her an artist proficient. "The gross receipts of Madam Brown's music aggregated $412.10. Of this amount Madam brown received $154.40 and the 1906 Art and Charity Club the balance. After deducting advertising, lights and incidental effects, Madam Brown's music which will be applied solely to charity. Madam Brown is the greatest drawing card of any individual living." LITERARY CLUB RENDERS-PROGRAM WOMEN'S CLUB TAKES LEAP IN MEMBERSHIP Game Together George and Robert are twins. One day when they were about eight a little playmate neighbor boy of about the same age came running up to where they were playing in the yard with this startling exclamation: "Oh. I got a little brother and my house that's nothing," said George. "I brought my brother with me when I came." Horticultural Crime They say that the chief trouble in raising grapefruit is to keep it from being as large, as a pumpkin; and to have to sell all that for 10 cents would provoke to tearn—St. Louis Globe Democrat. FINALLY GOT HIS INTERVIEW Death of James Creelman Recalls Remarkable Exploit of Newspaper Man. James Creelman's death in Germany while still in the prime of life recalled an exploit of which any newspaper over the Wall Street Journal. He was drowned at the time of the Baring crisis in 1880, and performed the unheard-of fear of securing the New York Herald for the war. He was also governor of the Bank of England. It is a matter of history how the governor, the right Hon. William H. Lidderdale, handled that crisis. He lived in a house that was deteriorated and stronger than ever, with the financial situation in Argentina restored, the $3,000,000 gold which he borrowed by means of acceptances and due courses with the soils of the packages unbroken. The London market was tided over a desperate emergency with the minimum of disturbance, albeit with forty failures in the stock exchange. Lidderdale did not long ago, leaving an estate valued at only £2,000. He was a strong man and an honest one. But the idea of interviewing him was not easy. The American would have thought of it. Creelman had no pass key or letters of introduction. He simply went to the Bank of England, and starting with the assistance 'bundle', worked his way up to the department to, the secret amusement of various heads, until actually found himself in the presence of the governor. He was forced to explode. Lidderdale was a long-headed Scotchman, much too intelligent not to see the value of publicity at such a time. He was no slave to precedent. He gave Creelman an excellent interview of a man who had been published in the following Sunday's New York Herald. It was a great scoop; and the London papers spent money frantically on cable toll getting facts on their own situation and work for their Monday morning issue. A precedent was set, and since that time English financiers have been more approachable. It may be said the street, which has done much to clean up admitted evils, and to set honest finance right with public opinion. The story is well worth recalling, for it has an important which should never be forgotten. New Telegraph Code A new form of code chart for simplifying the teaching of the Continental telegraph code has been evolved by a Chicago inventor. In place of the usual method of representing the different characters for letters and figures in the form of dots and dashes, the characters are indicated by small and large letters or figures; the former representing the dots and the latter the dashes. The character represented is "a A," meaning dot dash. The letter "I" is shown as "bbb" or dash dot dot dot. Thus, by this simple method, the inventor has eliminated the great confusion arising from the various characters. The letters and figures are fixed in the memory of the student as large and small characters instead of in the form of a complicated mass of letters, figures and symbols. It is stated that this chart has greatly simplified the learning of the code. The Practice of Kicking Kicking, like charity, should begin at home. It ought to be the duty of everybody at home to object, persistently and effectively, to the specific overcrowded street car, the badly lit street car, the neglected yard, the malodorous cesspool, the irresponsible motor car and the rockless railroad—especially if he have any personal part in the destruction of these evils were rightly apprehended, if a part only of the effort that is expended, presumably, in objecting to generalized, foreign and dangerous conditions and tangible details, if we would forego the emotional pleasure of the impersonal "muck rake" to assail the evil at our very feet—especially if we were to object to the offense in matters of the same kind—our country would surely be a much farther one.—The Unpopular Review New Subterranean Fauna. Deep mines present conditions likely to evolve a new subterranean fauna from animals accidentally imprisoned and having sufficient endurance to survive the change. At a depth of 750 meters, the mines were located in a field, Scotland, Dr. James Ritchie has found 13 animal forms, and he concludes that many others may be carried into deep underground workings. The mines are located in a ventilating shaft reaching the surface, the main shaft being a quarter of a mile distant. They are supposed to have been introduced mostly on the prow of Norwegian air and with the mines being drawn in by the suction of the ventilating fans. The species noted were the common mouse, the brown rat, the house sparrow, the great slug, a small earthworm, a small springtail or pit fen, two earthworms and a mycetozoon on the pit props. Reason for Drier in Paint The lined oil in paint naturally resists the drying effect of the atmosphere, and because of this it is necessary to add something to the paint mixture to increase the amount of Drier is prepared for this purpose, its function being to absorb oxygen rapidly and convert the film into a hard, insoluble product. During this process the lined oil is changed into a mixture up to about 500 degrees F. Its oxidation until the paint film is eventually destroyed. Drier is made by adding salts to a certain amount of lined oil which is up to about 500 degrees F. The temperature of the paint film can drive and turpentine or a mixture of turpentine and benzine added. Domestic Discipline. "I'd like to see you one of those marching suffragettes." "Would you? Then you just come out to the parade where I'm one of the marshals, and object, if you dare." "My dear, didn't I just say I'd like to see you?" Speaking of a Wage, Hill—I am my Gill has a good job? Jill—Yes PRAIRIE STATE EVENTS PRAIRIE STATE EVENTS The Latest News from Jacksonville, Decatur, Peoria, Braidwood, Torino and. Other Illinois Towns. By Z. L. Breedlove Champaign, IL, March 13, 2013 — It is haunted the schools, churches, secret so-called organizations, as already advised, will take the lead co-operating in this movement. Health topics will be discussed at the next regular meeting of the Champaign Chas. E. Phillips, President; B. 1. Breedman, Chas. E. Phillips, Chairman, Executive Committee. What to Do During Clean-Up Week 1. Move and burn up all unaccessible furniture, and wash and waste. Move, dust and clean well all pictures, furniture, drapery, carpeting, bedding, clothes, furniture. As far as possible take all the furnishings of the house into the open air and sun them all day. If you have a window, open it. Cloudy, or rain, do this on the next bright day. 2. Brush down the walls and ceilings of all rooms; scrub and clean thoroughly. Wash and dry all furniture in scrubbing the doors, use strong blee and hot water; in cleaning furniture and cabinets, use mild soap. Do not use blee on anything. 3. Paint or whitewash the walls, ceilings and woodwork. Then thoroughly clean every sun room, especially the bedrooms. Last Sunday night, the pastor, Rev. S. Neilson, opened a special unified statement: "The decline of a community does not, can not, begin with the community family because the family is the unit of reform is not so much a question of logistical reform as not so much a question of moral culture in the individual home. Build the home according to the plan and the municipality." * **"Ward Chapel night, March 21. It promises to be a great event. * **The choir under the direction of an intro class musical organization excelled by any in the park. Two splendid contrito voices have been added, George Harrison and M. Warren Medcalm. * **The class leaders will give a great presentation at the close of a fine banquet. * **Cullough, for years a devoted member and active worker, in Ward Chapel, lingered in the church beyond expected, at any time. * **Last Thursday night the Stewartend Board of Music musical program being a rare treat. At the shows of the musical fourteen tastes of the music of the musical drama "The Rose Dale Sewing Show" the most enjoyable affair presented at the show are to be congratulated for the success. BASEBALL OPENS SOUTH-LIBERTY CHURCH HOLDS ANNUAL BANQUET (By C. H. Greer.) Miss Nellie Jackson, the bride of Arlip Thomas of Chicago left for that city Thursday night where they will be at their friends, 44 West Fifth street. Some Results of Fatigue It is known that fatigue shows itself by certain chemical changes in the body, all of the sustaining elements being consumed rapidly, and a kind of intoxication of the cells taking place, because they cannot carry out their products rapidly enough. The battery is often collapsed and does not reverse properly. The Word "British" "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland" has, since January 1, 1801, been the official title of the political unity composed of England, Scotland and Ireland. In this sense the word "British" applies to Ireland, including Ireland. Politically the "British Isles" include England, Scotland and Ireland. Critic Seldom Wins Love If you would be loved as a companion, avoid unnecessary criticism upon those with whom you live.—Arthur Helms. LEGAL NOTICE Stockholders of the Mount Glen- wood Chautauqua association are beryched to meet on April 3, 1915, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mount Glen wood street. We take steps to wind up the corporation. (Signed) MRS. ALLETTA GEORGE, Widow of T. M. George, Trustee, E. S. Miller, Secy. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Easter Ball Monday, April 5th, 1915 NEW 8th REGIMENT ARMORY. 8th and Furst Ave. Admission 30 cents. Lady Cornetist and Violinist. ORCHESTRA WORK in City. Apply Saturday. M KLEIN 3101, St. Sea St. M. KLEIN, 3101 S. State St. CHARITY THE Amateur Minstrel Club SHOW and DANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF The Old Folk Home MONDAY NIGHT APRIL 12th, 1915 8th REG. 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"You will have to stay after school and do it again." Tommy hand the book in the office and told me, how much am I out" he asked. "Your answer is two cents short." Tommy's hand dived into the pocket of the most treasured possessions were the two armored two pennies from a bunch of showcirts, a penknife and some marbles and pieces of chalk. "I'm in a hurry, please," he said; "I don't mind. I'll pay the difference." Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph. Sound Advice: March 31, and every Herbert Rawlinson as Unraveling the mystery OPEN THE YEAR ROUND 5209 WABASH AVE. Old Valencian Industry. Old Valencian Industry "the enamelies" in the ancient Valencian industry which has retained its importance through the centuries up to the present. The factories enter into the construction of nearly new modern building *f* unhole the region, and the local *o* impound the factories to keep the factories running. Slap at Chicago Cultu Miss Rita-"Aren't you fond of diction poetry, Mr. Drestbeph" Mr. Drestbeph of the Chicago Hawning society)"—Well, James. Whattomb Rita lived in Chicago very well but it came across some people, a fellow named Chaucer the other day, and he carried it too far"—Life. Remembered That Jock Robinson, having been making merry with some boon companions, finally took his leave and got aboard a street car. So soon he was fast asleep, the doctor calling "Rosed" by the conductor calling "Sleepy" and befuddled, Jock made an answer, "It's no. I treated last time." Carrying it Too Far. An agreeable disposition is a nice thing, but some people are so easy to get into trouble that no仁 alone with them. pean ma rere a rureeeyea nein enna ys) TENE ee, PUI aatiery ati rrennes naa aioe, Staite Seth 3 iter ne. uric ttre ken Maes, ere, Bests donde, 9 “ ae wae eee Se 3 EE, bee Sy an : ; : CHICAco,. }- ED rrORIAL | ! ; E R MARCH 20, 1915: AGE OF THE Wises ‘ —S OF pe of SS En ‘ AS ah eee SHEA Dae J piv: Euucene © MAAK | EE CELSO SSS ES ree S 2 f & ABBOTT, LL. B, Editor and Pubilanen Founded: Way 6, 1806, Enterod as gocond-cints, mater, February 1 1906, wt the Faallce In Chleago, sun Maer ase of Sareh Bravos aliens asad a GHIGAGO—S189 State Street. Telephone Dougian Sa, , LONDON” Green Street, Sharing Road, Condon Mentonds W. Ce : ‘Auarets All Lettere to The Chicago befenae, : snunymous Communtestions Will Not Die Revced. Oe TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, Wayable In Advance) ns RATES OF ADVERTISING, : 2, vetrothaly, marriages and MERLE... eeseesesssesnssns weeee YG Se ee MOEKOR? 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FOR BETTER OR FOR WOFSE Whenever that spoony-time comes in your Ine And wedding bees buzz in your bonnet, And you want to annex, say, a Husband or wife And your heart is just dead set upon it, Steer clear of advice from neighbor or friemd— Your choice ne'er will pass their inpection; If you want to live peacefully on to the aid, Make carefully your own selection, | ST. LOUIS REBELS. THE SECRETARY of the United Welfare Association, an- noutness that 1,300 people have volunteered to circulate initiative petitions submitting the question of race segregation in St. Louis toa vote of the people nest fall. In a big city disgruntled ones can always find followers, it matters not what their propaganda is. Were this not so we would have had no Dowie, no Brigham Young, no Mrs, Eddy, and hundreds of other leaders along new and untried lines. ‘The world is full of false leaders, false prophets, and many goo people are led far away from the straight and narrow path “siiiiply because they have had blind faith, Ignorance brings fear, and fear drives away better judgment. Every human being, every animal, is governed more or less by fear. Churches bid us fear ‘our Maker, but also love Him. ‘This would be an ideal world if love in its true sense ruled it and if we could treat our neighbor as we would have him treat us, but unfortunately the millennium hasn't come and we must confine ourselves to conditions as they arg, not ag we would wish them to be. ‘There is nothing in a name alter'all. ‘The “United Welfare Association” evidently is a misnomer; they are sailing under false colors; their object is not for the weliare of all, but to crush the few; they believe in their prejudiced way segregation is best for the masses, but how woe- fully are they mistaken. Every law enacted to lower the colored man pulls the white man that much deeper in the mire. ‘The only thing lacking to make St. Louis as “Jim Crow” as any other Southern town, is separate street cars, and this these rebels are trying to make possible. It is to be hoped the better element— and there always is a better clement—wvill come out of seclusion and declare themselves against this cowardly action; there is no open friction there between the races; the white and the black have lived side by side for years and can continue to do so if a quictus is put on such un-American and un-Christian like organi- zations as the one in St. Louis, misnamed the “United Welfare Association.” DESTROYING OTHER PEOPLE'S PROPERTY. IT ISN'T OURS, LET'S BREAK JT UP, is the spir meates a certain class of people who rent flats. Landlord in, and justly so, that they must clean and put in repai ated hy such tenants even if their stay. is but a few m ving nails in expensive hard wood trimming or in neatl ted walls is a common occurrence; highly polished foo rred by dragging trunks and other furniture across them: s and.awash bowls are nicked and allowed to run ove ter, thereby flooding the flat below, to say nothing of ta xdly portion of plaster off the walls and ceilings; windo ken and steam or furnace plants allowed to run down. | other things tend to put us on the wrong side of the r ger and are the direct cause of rent boosting as applied e. Prejudice, in Chicago especially, plays only a smal the real estate game; so many beautiful and costly apart | houses are open to us that the rivalry between owners ate men for our patronage is very keen. And yet these ners find it necessary to add a few dollars more rent on t y may apply it to keeping their places in repair, It n ued that it is their business to make their renting pr table, attractive and paying, an argument that no one ca vert; but can they be expected to practically rebuild their er the exit of each tenant? We raise a big hue and cry hi rents and berate landlords and agents to our heart’s We never stop and ask: ourselves why these conditions p - do we try to do anything to prevent them. It is unfor t the good must suffer for the misdeeds of the bad, but i y of the world and we must accept things as we find then have educated our own to the point where it will be dec y to care for things left in our charge as if they were ou IT ISN'T OURS, LET'S BREAK JT UP, is the spirit that permeates a certain class of people who rent flats. Landlords com- plain, and justly so, that they must clean and put in repair flats vacated hy such tenants even if their stay. is but a few months. Driving nails in expensive hard wood trimming or in neatly dec orated walls is a common occurrence; highly polished floors are marred by dragging trunks and other furniture across them ; bath- tubs and awash bowls are nicked and allowed to run over with water, thereby flooding the flat below, to say nothing of taking a goodly portion of plaster off the walls and ceilings; windows are broken and steam or furnace plants allowed to run down. These and other things tend to put us on the wrong side of the renting ledger and are the direct cause of rent boosting as applied to our race. Prejudice, in Chicago especially, plays only a small part in the real estate game; so many beautiful and costly apartments and houses are open to us that the rivalry between owners or real estate men for our patronage is very keen. And yet these same owners find it necessary to add a few dollars more rent on us that they may apply it to keeping their places in repair. It may be argued that it is their business to make their renting property habitable, attractive and paying, an argument that no one can con- trovert; but can they be expected to practically rebuild their places after the exit of each tenant? We raise a big hue and cry about high rents and berate landlords and agents to our heart’s content, but we never stop and ask ourselves why these conditions prevail, nor do we try to do anything to prevent them. It is unfortunate that the good must suffer for the misdeeds of the bad, but it's the way of the world and we must accept things as we find them until we have educated our own to the point where it will be deemed a duty to care for things left in our charge as if they were our own. MANAGING OLD SOLDIERS’ HOMES. - TWO) -MORE LONG ‘YEARS OF DEMOCRATIC MIS- RULE sfares'us in the face. We have received treatment that only would be accorded.a yellow dog during their tenure in office, and in the future We expect hothing better at their hands. When dealing with ditt,’ expect to get dirty. ‘The men—with apologies for using-the:term: mien—who go to make up ‘the vast majority of this degraded arty" apparently haven't all that is coming to them mentally 6r ‘otherwise; they are’swayed right or wrong—mostly ‘wréng—by their feelings. -J4 our homes for old’and disabled sol- ders), supported by the gqvernment, can .bé found every, nation- ality{ living as one big famiy—comradés on the battle Hee, fight- ing $ddby side for the capise that’ was right, and now in. peace ve tbound closer together: Memory. ties-are the. strongest * aI SeTnte thede little Ivens of rest Tike a thunderbplt from a Bes be ds te fol ing. genéfal onden-tenecsehington ue age a “Frequent complaints having been lodged by both white and colored members (the illiterate ones) of this home, of indignities and insults hurled at each other, in quartersand mess, on account of racial differences, and in order that such contention miay be avoided, and in conipliance with a petition largely signed by mem- bers of this home, now on file in the office of the adjutant, and personal requests from many colored members that a change be made, and with the approval of the president board of managers, it is hereby ordered that the quartermaster and commissary of sub- sistence, in their respective departments, segregate the white and colored members, so that each may have quarters separate and Apart, and be so seated at mess that each may have separate tables. ‘This order is designed to promote peace, harmony and good order, and to bé executed as soon as the change can be conveniently effected.” Strange at this late day it has been found necessary to inject the segregation virus into a national home for disabled volunteer soldiers. If the complaints of indignities and insults are true, would it not be more in keeping for those higher up to order a general inspection ‘of the said institution and insist upon those in authority attending to the business for which they are paid,” It seems that misrule, incompetency and political chicanery all have to be remedied by a segregation order. Is segregation the Demo- cratic panacea for all complaints? LAW BREAKING. On questions of law and common justice, our position is unalterable, . 5 Our clamor for law and order is made in every issue of this paper to all the people, irrespective of race or nationality, that are citizens of the United States. *, Our clamoringiwill never cease as long as there remains an ‘infraction of the law. * ____ We are concerned in every, case of law-breaking and will do our part, (o the end that justice shall triumph: Justice can be obtained only to the extent that people are law- abiding. . While the Afro-Americans are demanding justice from the nation, what are we doing to uphold the majesty of the law? ‘There is no justice where men are common violators of the law. We may offend justice in many ways. An offense is clearly made whenever we trespass upon the rights of others, and the attitude of bigotry and selfishness of itself is the essence of wrong- doing. We are the recipient of a letter from a subscriber of the Defendey, who deplores the unmanly and boisteros conduct of sertain Atro!Amerieans wio:ssere patrons of the Indiana avenue car line one night last week.~ ‘The complainant asks that we use the columns of this paper in an effort to thwart further offenses of like nature, We appreciate this appeal and openly and publicly acknowledge the same and our duty as Defender, to publicly denounce the perpetrators of the act as wrong and a menace to common welfare. We demand that offenders of this nature shall be duly brought ‘before our courts for just punishment, Crime and wrong-doing is not to be tolerated because the offenders are Afro-Americans. Nothing is more injurious or harmful to the race than the com- mon, noisy, disagreeable clement that conceives liberty for license ‘to trespass upon the common rights of all, The Defender will give prompt assistance to any and all who ‘seek to suppress rowdyism and its allied offenses; loafing upon the street corners, and making hurtful remarks concerning the people who pass along the public highway, the use of profane and obscene Janguage in. pnblic places, ete. - All such offenses are prohibited and punished by fine and imprisonment. i pr We hope you Will edoplerate with is, a8'in the case we have ‘mentioned, in the interest and welfare of society. We will publicly denounce justly these infractions of law ‘committed by Afro-Americans just the same as we will every Tuman life which is destroyed by mob violence. This we consider to be our duty, and likewise your duty, to inform us. WHY WE SHOULD PATRONIZE THE GRAND. HELP THOSE WHO HELP YOU is a pretty good me W, and you, in this instance, is not meant personal, but a e race. Into the so-called “Black Belt” have come man seckers among the other race, and all sorts of businesse: opened, legitimate and otherwise, to niake the dusk} “rs part with their hard-earned wages, which they did, : tanoraaee:wan: the hurwles tie havied deus'an Be HELP THOSE WHO HELP YOU isa pretty good motto to follow, and you, in this instance, is not meant personal, but applies to the race. Into the so-called “Black Belt” have come many for- tune seekers among the other race, and all sorts of businesses have been opened, legitimate and otherwise, to miake the dusky pur- chasers part with their hard-earned wages, which they did, and in their ignorance was the happier for having done so, Business men of every nationality save our own thrived, got rich and left the scene, only to retire to some exclusive neighborhood, where. they would no longer come in contact with their inferiors (?). Not a member of our race was employed by these leeches. Today the scene is shifted; we have many business houses of our own, liber- ally patronized, aid those we do not own employ our young men and women. -Oné of the biggest ventures on the “Stroll” is the Grand ‘Theater, a magnificent structure costing in the. neighbor- hood of $75,000. ‘This playhouse, mandged and controlled by Messrs. Horn and Johnson, enjoys a phenomenal patronage by ‘our people, and justly so: the admission is within the reach of all, the bills high-class and instructive; but most of all, because every employe connected: with the house is a member of our race, from. the man in the lobby to the man in the boiler room. ‘Their payroll is something over.$12,000 per year all this in addition to the work given race artists, who, if they are competent, always find pleasant and profitable employment. What a contrast Messrs. Horn and Johnson, with their big, broad views, present to the prejudiced business iman along the street, who gives nothing, but asks all. ‘When we have friends, let us keep them and appreciate them, and show our appreciation in a tangible way. Sucsess that comes to such men is richly deserved, because in their-prosperity we also share. Of other business men largely depending upon us for sup- port, let us demand as much recognition. “JUST TO REMIND YOU that there is but one chance for us to put a member of the race in the City Council, and that chance we should avail ourselves of. Personal feelings should not enter into the question. We must fight for one-man, and one man only; other éandidates have no right, under present conditions, to ask or expect support. Our duty to ourselves lies straight before us. ‘IE we lose at this coming election we deserve it, for it will only Prove we were not loyal to ourselves, . “THE ANNUAL MEETING of the N. A. A. C, P. will be held at Lincoln Center Sunday evening, March 28. Isaac Fisher, who needs no introduction, will be the principal speaker. . Other Prominent orators and artists will make up the program. . This is an organization which should have on its roster the name of every man and woman in the country. Its purpose is to fight intelligently your battles; its object is to stamp out prejudice and discrimination, to build a fousidation for the race to stand on, Can you’ afford not to belong to such an organization? ae a THE*ITALIAN punitive expedition sent out from Bengazi; ripoli, ‘has’ dispersed 1,500: tebels} including ‘Turkish’ regulars, ing. 159, and. wounding many. Apparently it will:not be many ar ons before all of Africy” solved inthe throes of war.. Nothing ‘estipes the dark brothe ke AY Sg hei Sioa A Sa ee ad "HEALTH CONSERVATION. WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON, Republican candidate for Mayor, has promised, if elected, to give Chicago a place in the sun. What a shibboleth for a campaign in a great city like this where hundreds of people die daily for Jack of sunshine and fresh air. But the’Shame of cach and every individual in this municipality is that a man must promise to give us the greatest blessings God has bestowed upon humanity freely—sunshine and fresh air. ‘The basis of any happy living depends upori health more than wealth, upon cleanliness in habits, manners and morals. It is not the money we waste in dissipation, it is the health which in the end is the chief factor in bringing death and ruin to the man and the fireside. What a boon is health; stop and think of it: How careful are we of the state of our shoes, clothes and of material things. How care- less are we of our brains, our heart and lungs, of the body in which we really live—not in onr houses or municipalities, Good health is better than all the wealth of the nations. What would John D. Rockefeller, for instance, not give for good health, the ability to digest a good dinner? Better even than love—which is often repining—but very few men can live. without dining. Let us con- serve our health, which means ability to learn to labor and to love. Certainly no man was ever converted at the mourner’s bench who had the toothache. Let us banish segregation laws by our personal cleanliness and neatness. Let us hurry the exit of the “Jim Crow” car law by the refulgent appearance of every member of the race {in travel. Clear bright eyes will unlock the door of hope in the factory and counting room sooner than any argument, why not let us persevere with the means at hand, free and God-given, and become the champions of long life and old age. Strong bodies make for strong morals, great minds and great wealth. We have a race to run and loads to lift. Shun not the struggle, for ‘tis God's gift. Be strong. wa 8 GETTING ACQUAINTED. THE BOARD OF MANAGERS of the Central ¥. M. C. A, who have been holding their monthly meetings at the Union League Chub, decided to change their policy and meet hereafter at the different branches of the “Y” scattered throughout the city. ‘The Wabash avenue branch was the one selected for their first meeting, and last Thursday evening there gathered at this beautiful new structure a body of men the duplicate of which would be hard to fined in any city. ‘The local board joined them, a tempting dinner was seived, aiter which short talks were indulged in and the regular routine business of the board transacted: The object of these visits is to get better acquainted, and if the first meeting is any criterion it was a howling success. There is something about a true “Y” man that makes him greet his brother—be he of any color or race—as a close friend, and this spirit was never more displayed than on last Thursday evening. Here is a concrete exam- ple of harmony. We are prone to judge the other race as they do us, not by the good ones among them, but by the bad. We look with suspicion upon the advances of any white person, knowing not whether they bring the olive branch of peace or munitions of war. Pethaps we have had some excuse for that in the past, but not now. To be counted an integral part of this great human scheme we must get together—every race is dependent upon every other race. This get-together meeting is a step in the right direc~ tion; let us knock the chip off our own shoulder and meet these men, and others like them, in a whole-souled and whole-hearted ‘way. It is our ealvation—it is best: . * NIGHT RIDERS in Missouri have sent notices to a number of white farmers that their space was more desired than their com- pany, and jf-they still wished to remain on this mundane sphere they would have to seck another state besides Missouri. Well, when the rabble get to running things it is about time to close up shop. It’s all right to bulldoze the colored man, but when a cer- tain set of the superior (7) race take it upon themselves to lay down mob laws for another set of the superiors, it is wise for us to sit on the fence and yell, “Sick 'em!” * - A FLAG FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT, the first in the history of the American navy, was authorized recently by Secretary of ihe Navy Daniels. It is like the President's flag, except that it has a white instead of a blue field for the coat of arms of the United States. Vice presidents, as a rule, are so little heard of perhaps it was deemed best to adoft an emblem so that the world might know when stich an august person approaches. WHEN PEACE REIGNED IN PARIS there were only about one hundred members of our race there. Now that they are having a little altercation with Germany, even our one big hope, Jack Johnson, has deserted the gay city. Play; and the world'plays with you; fight, and you fight alone. RUNNING FOR ALDERMAN js becoming quite a fad, but there is such a thing of running a good thing in the ground. Let us have one at a time, please. A GREAT MANY PEOPLE will know how to appreciate a job when they again get back to work. It isn’t hard, after all, to find out who is the boss. A GREAT MANY “BIRDS” have been scen on State strect. Still, we are in doubt as to whether spring has really come or not. EDITOR.S MAIL ‘Winnipeg, Man., March 14, 1915.— 1 am a constant reader of your vaiv- able paper, and the only one the few British subjects of African birth resi dent hore care to read from the States, Wo enjoy to the fullest measure the vigorous -manner with which you deal with all forms of race Prejudice and human injustice. We hore are generally pretty free of the forms of race prejudice which seem to be so commonplace in the States. Occasionally the ‘demon creeps out and while it isnot manifested in a ‘violent form Sts head nevertheless 1s shown, An evidence of it was. dls: played last week in Montreal by ‘Sir Thomas Shaughnessy. ‘The occasion ‘was a mass meeting in Windsor Hall to stimulate a greater intorest in vol unteer enlistments for the confilet now being waged by the -Allies with Ger many. Sir Thomas lauded to the Heavens ‘the, English, Irish, Scotch. and: Welsh for thelr ardent loyalty to. cause of the Mother Country." He laid. mueh stress upon the splendid contributions they had. made, both: in men. and money: Nothing, however, was sald ‘of the Ioyal British West Indian, and ‘tho Bast Indian whose, contributions oth in’ men and. money almost out. did England itself. But such seem to bo the’ narrowness of “those who ‘would rob the darker races of thefr, first, sharo in “all” great movements. Sir. Thomas may not hays intentioh- ‘ally omitted mention of’ these loyal British subjects; but to us.of the dark: for Faces realding here,tt appears’ pass. ‘ing strange. T'thank you for the space ‘ypu: give for: mention of: this matter, Er aantarvoure for lntees Oobertiok: ties for the benighted peoples every- where. ‘A WES? INDIAN, Mr. Jobu Conway, 3816 Rhodes ave nue, follows railroading as a means of f& livelihood, but in his leisure time hho writes poetry and lyries for songs. In the, mall thls week was found the following: VAM So Glad My Skin te Black.” “Ning Soloman. King Solomon was a wise, wise man, AS wise as ho'could be, ‘To be'n royal Jew and Sins, “che people could not tee mie Gauehters of Jerusalem, ‘Gould at realse the facts, ‘That hh wae king. and ruled ‘them al, ‘Tost the same tf hia aici war DNAS, ‘conus. Tam 20 glad my shin Yo black, T don't how what to ao; 1 am from that royal family, Tom 0 rosal Jew. ‘Ay thdn is black (which you all can see), ‘But that don’t cut no tee with te, Tam from that royal fomiiyy Xing Soldmon i my ancestry. He ld not say Be skin was brown, « Or high ybtow don't you. see, He spoke right out and sald his olin, ‘Was black--I call that loyatty. iq ved for sears tn luxury, No one could iis piace, He aiso wedded Queen Sheba, ‘Out of the Ethiopian racer” Scif-Conaclousness. ro think about one's gelt all the while {,t0 turn energy in on one's felt continually that might much bet tor. go out tn unselfish: action, The seltconaclous person needs to pour out thla force of ‘attention and tought, {natead of concentrating {t on self and ‘wasting it in awkward embarrassment and hurt pride."—Bxenange. 2 Ney “Piai tac lana i * Let no act be done at haphazard, nor otherwise: than according. to the. fin Iehed;rulos, that govern its kind — Mason Auttling ee oe a EL FOR THE RENT YOU/PAY YOU 6. OWN ONE OF THESE HOMES ~ 3235 Prairie Ave., Cottage, 7 Rooms, Porcelain Bath. N ly decorated.” Large lot $2,950. 3326 Forest Ave., Stone front, 8 rooms, bath. Can “used as flats—83750. | : 4247 Wabash Ave.,' 3-flat{brick, near good transportati : “A snap.”"—$6/950. * 707 E. 38th Sty Cettagé, § Rooms, Porcelain Bath.’ Vat OPEN FOR INSPECTION from 2 to'4 ps m, cach day; - ‘ {Qo'and see them. | © en < . GUARANTEED TITLES—EASY: TERMS: = oaks ‘2 Abe for particulars. aimee Fe : --s FREDICGH, BARTLETT & CO... ‘Randolph 3TH. 69 West Washington’ Street. EMR ergata at post arog (ee a Lares ee eee Ree (78 is a SSIS a ae Be Oa I Rm hats Mamma eS Sa Peas ee [hgee Mma ‘Tuberculosis in the Negro. tion along the tines of tuberculosis in the Negro. Many desire (o know the reason why the municipality, the state ‘and national health bulletins are con- stantly. heralding before the world that “the Negroes are dying yearly four times as fast as the other races,” or, in other words, for every one white person that dies of tuberculosis there are four Negroes; that four and one- half times as many colored people dic yearly of the “black plague” (syphitis) ag white people, and that three and one-third times as many colored peo- ple die of pneumonia as the white, or, in other words, every time one white person dies of pneumonia three and one-third colored persons die of pnow monia. That the Negro death rate in cities exceeds the birth rate. ‘These statistics have been taken from a cer- tain number of northern cities and the same number of southern cities. -That one sure and easy way of solv- ing the race problem would be to hud dle all the Negroes into our cities, especiatly into the most disreputable Gistrlets, where saloons, cafes, gam biing, all-night carousing and a “good time" obtain; that within a few years the Negro would kill hhinself and that there woulgzbe complete race extine- tion in thiggtountry, That the majority of the colored people care more for fine dress, “showing off” in street parades, fine funerals, ete, than they do for the Preservation of thelr health and the systematic giving of their tlme and money to improve the hygienic and sanitary conditions of thelr homes or the community in which they live, ‘One man, a Puliman porter, is quot: ed as saying: “Give me plenty of whiskey, a good crap game, my women, and let me sun around on the Pullman ears so 1 can see some of the country, and 1 don't care what in the h— decomes of me or of the race. What I want is to have my ‘good time,” ‘Those who desire further informa: on this indictment of the Negro by “fhe Southern Medical Fraternity,” read volume 7, No, 6, of the Southern ‘Medical Journal, published in: Mobile, Ala: - ‘The Views of the Editor of This De- partment on Why Tuberculosis Is So Prevalent Among the Colored People of This Country. Last October beforo the Mississippi ‘Valley Tuberculosis Conference, which met in the Planters Hotel in St. Louis, Mo. we had the honor of expressing our views on tuberculosis and the Ne- gto before the organization section of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis ‘Throughout the Nation. ‘Through the solicitation of the editor of the Jour- nal of Outdoor Life the address de- livered before said congress appeared in the February issue of the Journal of Outdoor Life, and for the benefit of those who may desire to know our ‘views on sald matter we beg leave to herewith submit the article for your consideration. After reading it and carefully considering it, if you approve of the position therein taken we shall be glad to hear from you; or if you disapprove of it, or should you have ‘any additional information along this ine, we shall be glad to hear from you and will give your views amplo ‘space in these columns. Tuberculosis and the Negro, J the United States there are about 410,000,000 nersons of African descent, who have the same habit of thought, and the game motives for action ay other Amer= cans, "These 10,000,000 of people, have eon, to a larga extent, at times, “over: euddied” “and at ‘other’ times, ‘sadly’ no- flected; and the ‘tendnency of lato has heen to leave them entirely out of con: sideration im. all organized, constructive Sommunity, state or national Soctal uplift But very little hasbeen written or pub: ished on this subject of a_constructive and helpful nature in its relation to. the Negro. “Very ittio has been said or done in ‘national conventions oF local ‘confer: sneoa thus far, except to herald to. the world “that the Negro is very susceptible to tuboreutosis; that the death rate from tuberculosis among them is higher than that of other people; and that he fa in fact @ tuberculous race, having more than the riee's share of the scourge.” ‘That tuberculosis ts found to a great extent in a cortain class of Negroes 1s ‘true—but, it In also true that if the same ‘conditions under which these Negroes are forced ‘to lIve, viz: ignorance, poverty, bad housing, bad sanitation, bad working conditions, iow wages, long hours, high rent, ‘oor food and” alesholism—or i the énvironments or disadvantages of any other race oF Rroup of units were the ‘same, then they would bo just ax euscep- {bie to. tuberculosis aa the Negro, and hhave just. as high a death rate as this class of Negroes above mentioned, ‘Tho environment of the Negro’ fn its relation to the diseases which affect him, and especially tuberevlosis, to which the Dr. A. WILBERFORCE WILLIAMS TALKS ON: 2 Preventive Meas 9} First Aid Remedie: i Hygienics and Sanitat jon. NO CASES ARE DIAGNOSED AND'NO, PRESCRIPTIONS GIVEN IN THESB 55) WEEKLY ARTICLES se ‘claim Ig made that he is so g Susceptible, offers an inviting “it heretofore an unexplored fleld for Investigation, and affords a spiel Portunity for eamest effort on 0f all sincere social workers. A great many saperttelat thini eopte not In possession of real 1 ‘inclined to ‘elleve. that. tuberc closely’ Interwoven with tho ver Of the people of Afrlean descen| medical records, or medical exn do not show this to be the case Mmited dealings with the Neg rule, hove who have writton oF anything concerning the diseares| relation to the Nyro have not thelr productions xith the err earnest, sympathele study. nor} dlsire to Ket At Uh reat facts ani them without any. coloring, elth againat the Neste It has been ims experience, o| ‘over a period of twenty years in OF practice of mnediene, In a large Nesro population! and. “whore treated as many ‘whites ax. bin where the workhg conditions, conditions and gereral environmer ditions are the mme, and thor, game relative de¢reo of inteltgd ealth standards compare -mos| ably. ‘Tuberculosis wis unheard of f Known on the Western Coast until the Catieastin brought the that continent, aid gave the naff “White Plague” and the habit of Iam. Thon, (00, the Negro 8 penalty of ‘elvitiation just na civilized people Tave pald. By continnied contae with, tubere will “Hearn to we with It, Jeara how to prevent. and control that disase Just as ok races have done. When Inf orsoascd of a ore perfect re conselousness, vith “more social organizatim, his auscoptt compare favornby with others) Tho Mevrew ico hag paid ‘ty arian immacty agAatnst ta fas have also, (0 y largo extent, Manta of otir Now England ‘a other carly xotthes in this. couy Negro 8 likevwle paying the reason of conditions under wh with @ larger Imowledge and int Ag fo how to prevent and c¢ Aieense, le will Fecome more tanff its nature and cause, and will di ‘ually become more Linmune. T contend that any method orzantzation that haa for tts. pu combating of the common foe, f Tosts, whfeh Teaves/out, or aoeah} into ‘consideration? 31 tie raclal a given communi”, 1a not a co} perfect plan of-orkintzation, It broaden Its gemoerney, 50.28 tof consideration all the componenthi to bring tnto one stron hand f workers ail of: the racial units to have a nerfect agcresnte. ‘The Nesro recoumizos tho fact Caueasian has tad the advantaal Miization “over him; that the q: hears the tore, and he, the: Ni aires the henetts of the Muri this toreh, fo enable hiim to plan} and develop a system whereby He Useful it-uplifeing Iibmsoltii the ‘standard of all peonie, AN beings are related and interde and-any race or fndividual wh humanity ‘helps iteclt or iimnelt Fenton of sven ‘erviee. ‘The Negro ts anslous to have t ber of consumptives greatly rea is anstous, very anxious, to. ree high death’ rate. ‘The Negro Is no responsible for the - conditions Whleh he. tn ‘forced. to swore a ‘Therefore, tho white. and. the shout meet in counelt, ‘and th to detorinine the ways and means doring the best serviee to the cor as a whole. ‘Ang lave thal fs good for the w) ts good for the black man; anyth salrikes heavily on the biack ‘atetke enually the ranks of the. wh Menee, the activities of white ar Social workers should he ¢o-o1 there should ho an absenee of alt om, Wweeause our cause is n com Ter Hisreatdie.: To Avold “Colds.” “A few points to remember It ¥ou would avoid taking cold: .Néver go directly from a very warm acmosphore| {nto very cold alr. Don't uty fan overheated room into an flcecold ‘bed on a sleeping porch. /Remove our wraps when shoving ttonr'on ‘a cold day or when visiting. | Don't Dundle up the throat, but/ don't “ex ote the whole chest. Sevetity degrees should be the highest temperature. in your living rooms or ofltes. Don't foverexert, then expose yourselt (0 fn. fection in a draft or ip a hot room that Is probably full of disease germs, Keep your vitality: at par, avoid people with bad colds, and. yon me probably get through with not more than'a 3” Kansas City Star, a Organized or unorgan\ ity ts good tt tt helps & ‘and in the general propo, giving 18 more desirabio\ sional machinery, All t effort veatied. in critlelsm, be used wilt Iarger come who need fad and clothes, Why hard you a vanat 33 house wish a small clas tn Tho;@hicago Defender right kind of roomers? Tx