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VANDERBILT BACKS JOHNSON TO WIN 22 YEAR OLD GIRL IS HELD AS A SLAVE IN TEXAS Champion Jack Johnson in Ring Contests. Specting Witnesses and the Public. LATEST NEWS If You See It In The Defender It's So VOL. X., NO. 14. VANDE 22 YEAR YOU MAY Champion Jack Johnson in Ring Costume. Sport Judges of Physical Conditions Declare That Better Form. SATURDAY DERBIE YEAR OLD AY TELL T umc. Sporting Writers and the Best share That He Was Never in Form. New Orleans, La., April 2—(Special)—The committee in charge of the Booker T. Washington tour of the state of Louisiana on April 13 held what will probably be the last general meeting before the visit of Dr. Wash. Washington, the March 24, in Python Temple. The committee feels assured that the visit will be the most brilliant of events among the people of the state. The governor and many other state and city officials have endorsed the object and purposes of the visit and the people—those in the professions and those in other of life alike—have pronounced their support for Washington, so the indications are that the tour will be eminently successful. With Dr. H. E. Jones, the admit and energetic doer of things, promoting and directing the movement, the result of the effort to have Dr. Washington visit this city and tour the state of Louisiana could hardly be other than successful. No other man in the state of Louisiana was better qualified to take all the responsibility out of work and out so harmonious a plan for the tour. Dr. Jones is not only a splendid executive, but he is a master in working out matters of detail as well. If he had the facilities in clerical help and financial resources that Dr. Washington has Dr. Jones could manage successfully an institution as far famed for the effusion of his work as a Tuskegee Institute Trustee. He could markable training of Dr. Jones for big work, requiring intelligence, capacity and diplomacy in managing it successfully. POST OFFICE MEN WANT FOWLER FOR DELEGATE Mr. Stewart D. Fowler, section collector of Local Union No. 1, of the Post Office Clerks, is the first member of the race to be honored with that distinction in the Chicago office and he has performed his duties so creditably that there is now a great demand among the members of the union, both white and colored, that he be elected to the national convention of the N. F. B. to be held in San Francisco, Cal., Sept. 6th to 9th, 1915. Election Sunday, April 11th, Oriental hall, Masonic Temple ISTRAR ; BISHOP pril 2.—Hon. r of the treas- ing the larger an announced rie of the A. address here he e, elevated to n his church of his stte, ages from en demand an union, both he shall n tional conv to be hee Sept. 6th day, April Temple. Mr. Powell fill the poo to both the C! Kindly fender the preside club with Mr. Fowler is thoroughly capable to fill the position and will be a credit to both the union and his race. CLUB EDITORS. Knights of tow, Chicago, Defender, the name and address of the president and secretary of your club with your next report. JOHNSON IN FINE FORM; CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS JOHNSON IN FINE FORM; CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS Old Golden Smile Returns—Only It Is a Little Broader—Champion Is Shifty on His Feet— Few Pounds Overweight Fail to Worry Him. Rumored That He Has Sent $5,000 to Chicago to Be Bet on Himself—Fight Set Back One Day on Account of Races. By Pasquale. Havana, Cuba, April 1. - If Johnson loses it won't be because he lacks confidence. It will be because he meets with an accident. He plans to work hard through Saturday, after which he will do little. The big fellow is beginning to feel like his old self. Ever since heyday on the island Ivan, son has worn a serious mood, but in the last few days his old famous smile returned, and he is constantly showing the gold. His condition is near perfect, except for a few pounds overweight, but this does not worry him a bit. Wint? Sure he will. What will he handle him? The crowds that come out to see him booze and work him all kinds of encouragement. Johnson looks fine and if he has ever dissipated in his life he certainly doesn't show it. Champlon is Confident. Johnson's shoulders, his arms and shoulders are larger than before, according to the doctor. Reno. He impresses, for he shows wonderful speed in his workouts. I talked with him. He laughed when he like of Willard. "They say that I am win inside of an hour. Baah! I don't last an hour. He is too slow head. I am not afraid of his nose. I do not need an climate, and the won't hurt me, while I like carry a heavy age 7.) LOUISIANA FULLY PREPARED FOR VISIT OF HON. B. T. WASHINGTON Local Committee Completes Arrangements for Tour of State by Principal of Tuskegee April 13—Dr. R. E. Jones Unites All Elements and Visitor is Assured of Hearty Welcome. Chicago Defender Correspondents and Other Newspaper Writers Are Astonished at the Champion's Foot Work. They Say That He Is as Quick as You are to Mangle Say "Johnson Goes for Mine," and The Defender Has Always MAYORS WIFE O.K'S BIRTH OF A NATION OBNOXIOUS MOVIE MAYORS WIFE O.K'S BIRTH OF A NATION OBNOXIOUS MOVIE Film Based on Tom Dixon's Vile Play, "The Clansman," and Which Tends to Increase Race Hatred Is to Run in Chicago Run Out of New York Last Week. Promoters Enlist Her *Aid* and that of His Honor's *Secretary*-Pictures Are Viewed and Sanctioned by Them and Censor Board is Ignored. Mrs. Carter H. Harrison, wife of the Mayor of Chicago, has used the high power of her nearly extinguished husband to "sidetrack" the municipal board of film censors and herself pass upon, approving, the Griffith film known as "The Birth of the Nation." This film has been much talked and written about throughout the country on account of the fact that it is a "movie" version of Rev. White's "Infamous race-hating play called "The Clansman." Wherever, thus far, the promoters have attempted to show the film they have been promptly squelched by the authorities. They tend to arouse race hate and strife. Even in large southern cities such as Atlanta, Ga. and New Orleans the exhibition of the pictures was prohibited. In New York City last week an actor was made to show them, but the censors interfered with the result that the management was driven from that city. Shown at Private Exhibition. They came to Chicago, and through some means reached the cars of the Mayor's wife, and his private secretary, Charles Fitzmorris. It is reported that a private exhibition of the pictures was given for the exclusive benefit of the Mayoress and "his secretary, the municipal board, it is also, we told that the exhibition was not for their eyes and that the final determination as to whether its presentment without censorial mutilation would not rest with them. Mrs. Harrison and her husband's private secretary caused the private view to be staged in the municipal 'movie' censor rooms in the Heidelberg area, nessing the "chase of the bloodhounds" and "the mob hanging a bigger," together with the numerous other scenes breathing race hate, they told Major Funkhouser it was O. K. and that the promoters would be allowed to exhibit the firm without interference. CHICAGO, APRIL 3, 1915 BACKS IS HEL ME THAT and Other Newspaper Writers Are Ast s He Ever Was, Tom Flanagan Saye Defender Has Always Said So. R. B. ELLIOTT CELEBRATE TENTH ANNIVERSARY Local Pythians Give Elaborate Banquet at Y. M. C. A. Dr. A. A. Wesley, Major Robert R. Jackson, and Other Prominent Members Deliver Addresses—The Menu. Evanston, Ill., April 2—Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Institute, will honor this city with his presence Sunday. At 11 a. m. he is to speak at the church, white, and at 3 p. m. he will address large meeting at the Emerson Street branch, Y. M. C. A. R. B. Elliott Lodge, No. 36, Knights of Pythias, tendered their members and friends a banquet Friday evening, March 26th, in honor of their tenth anniversary. An excellent program was rendered. Invocation was by Rev. H. E. Stewart, D. D. Opening speeches were by Toastmaster W. H. Twiggs and W. H. Chorus and "Water Lilies" were rendered by Anston's sweetest quartet. Reminiscent speeches were made by two charter members—J. Sanders and J. Duggar. The latter person has organized a Pythian cadet corps. Interesting remarks were made by Chas. P. McKay, who spoke upon the oration. The solo by Miss Maude Roberts of Chicago was so sweetly rendered that she was sing again, after which she received a bouquet of flowers. Short talks were made by Dr. Allen A. Wesley, Attorney R. A. J. Shaw and Attorney Albert B. George of Chicago. "My Hero" and "The Sea Hits Its Pearls" were sung by the Evanston Sextette. General U. R. and member Illinois gave an effective address on "Citizen-ship." Mrs. Mayne Pressley-Wilson sang a beautiful solo, after which she received a bouquet of flowers. Mr. John R. Auter gave a few interesting remarks. Mr. Jackson sang a bass solo. There were five white visitors. There were James Turnock, Dr. Anders Angleton, John Powers and Judge J. F. R. The menu was as follows: Chicken quette, peas, mashed potatoes, plickles, olives, ice cream and cake. This character of pictures and plays have always been a source of much concern to the negro people in Chicago, and through the co-operation of the government liberal citizens and leading governmental leaders has up to this time been fortunately from such exhibitions. It has remained for Mrs. Harrison, the Mayor's wife, herself a scenario writer, to close the official life of her husband by putting her seat of approval upon her, and by making her every where else condemned, and suitably designed to arouse race hatred and antagonism. S JOH LD AS T I WILL bonished at the Champion's Foot Work. "Johnson" Goes for Mine," and The VANDERBILT BACKS CHAM- PION TO WIN; New York Millionaire Places $1,400 to $600 on Johnson, and Reserves Three Boxes at Ringside—Other Large Bets Registered—Advance Sale Now $62,000. BIG CHICAGO MEN THERE Edward Swift, Edward and Ira Morris, Wealthy packers, to Witness Bout—How Willard, and Johnson Compare—Last Fight for Johnson, Who Will Live in Paris. By Signor Pareada. Havana, April 1—Sunday Champion Heavyweight of the World John Arthur Johnson and Jess Willard, aspirant for the crown, were at the races in Havana and were introduced from the same platform. They were greeted with tremendous applause. They both returned to their training quarters. Willard worked for two hours steady at the pullets, punching the dummies, wrestling and shadow boxing. Johnson drew nearly 3,000—twice at the pullets, punching the dummies. There were two rest periods. Johnson is by far the favorite, he charges less, also. He pleased the crowd with his fast footwork, his fast and heavy hitting, and his sparing partners were more than glad when he was through. Minor bouts have been held in Havana all the week, educating the Cubans; for the big bout, President Menocal visited the Willard quarters Sunday, although he was accompanied by the champion. He was accompanied by the police commissioner, Duque Escobedo, who has (Continued on Page 7.) JACKSON AND TURNER ADDRESS LINCOLN CLUB AT CENTRALIA. Centralia, Ill., April 2. The Lincoln Club had quite a large meeting last night. Hon. Robert R. Jackson and Hon. Sheadrick B. Turner, members of the State Legislature, both admired the club. The audience was more than pleased to hear them. They pleaded with voters to vote the ticket and the Republican ticket also. The Republican township ticket has been indorsed by the Lincoln Club and every colored voter should vote for it to a man. Charlesston Young was in Centralia in his car the other day on business. Presiding Elder Jones is holding artfully here now at the M. E. Church. There is Nothing 'Remarkable About One of Jack Johnson on the Fish WOMEN OF MASONIC ORDER HOLD DIVINE SERVICES SUNDAY Courts, Heroines of Jericho, Render Interesting Program at Annual Palm Sunday Services—Rev. J. C. Anderson Delivers Sermon. Palm Sunday divine service of the Courts Heroines of Jericho were held at Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. Sunday, March 28th, with Rev. J. C. Anderson officiating. Mrs. Mamie E. Bish, chairman general committee, was mistress of ceremonies; Mrs. Sade Hart, secretary; Mrs. E. A. Crawford, treasurer. An excellent program was rendered. The first number was the mistress of the court, a hymn "On the Christian Scholars," by various orders, followed by invocation by Joseph Moore. Song by Quinn chapel's choir. Introduction of the mistress of ceremonies, by Mrs. Marie E. Plerson. Remarks by the mistress of ceremonies, Mrs. Mamie E. Bish, Jr., M. A. G. M. Song by the O. E. S. Chr. Remarks by the M. A. G. M. S. E. Cooper. Mrs. Sadie Hart rendered a poignant tribute by herself, entitled "Truth." The quartet, singing "Wide River," was exceedingly humorous. Rev. J. C. Anderson, D. D., in his able way preached the sermon, Mrs. Martha B. Anderson sang "The Palms." The presentations by the Emmons courts were as follows: Miss Emmons McGowan of Agnes Moody, Mayna McGowan of Uureka, Mattea Mayo of Fidelity, Marya thether, Rebecca Johnson of Prince Hall, Mary Davenport of Phoenix court, Messrs. William E. Berry and Daniel Jackson were, marshals. DR. M IDIAN BOUSFIELD Takes Civil Service Examination for School Health Officer. A signal honor came recently to Dr. Midian D. Bousfield, 3401 South State Street, in a civil service examination for school h ealth officers. Of the hun- dred took the examination only 48 succeeded in the exam. and out of this number I. Dr. Bousfield had not fourth place. It is a significant fact that when a member of our race comes in competition with members of the other races, they invariably off the honors. The doctor has made a great reputation for him in this big city and not prising; worth is bound to contend. His early training, both in the profession and out, has been of the highest, as many diplomas from the leading seats of learning hanging upon the walls of his office will astreat. Congratulations and wishes are extended to the doctor. RENT YOUR ROOMS HOME EDITION ICE 5 CENTS IN PORTRAIT 11 CENTS O WIN I TEXAS ENTS This Picture Except it Is a Good Nature He Finds No Time to Worry With Willard. KITCHNER BREAKS DOWN COLOR LINE IN ENGLISH ARMY James Slim, a Native of Jamaica, Is Enlisted in The Coldstream Guards, One of Britain's Proudest and Most Famous of the Crack Regiments. WAR CHANGES ATTITUDE Previous to Present Conflict Darker Races Were Not Wanted—Slim's Acceptance at This Time Is Strong Indication of Democratic Effects of the War. London, England, April 2.—The rigors of the European war has had the effect of opening the ranks of England's most exclusive military regiment to enlistment of a pure Negro and native of Jamaica. At the front, now numbers among its roll of non-commissioned officers James Slim, a Negro. Slim was in France when the war broke out and joined the French Foreign Legion. In the first engagement with his regiment he face frontier, he was wounded and sent to hospital. While there he expressed a wish to join Kitchener's new army. General Gives Permission. The wish of the wounded adopted French subject was conveyed to General Kitchener's general sent back, a message which wounded Kitchener that upon his recovery his discharge from the French army would be obtained and that he (the general) personally see that his wish to join the British army would be grafted. He was commanded he presented himself at the headquarters; the note which conveyed the assurance that he would be enlisted in the British army. The general immediately directed that Slim be admitted. After observing his splendid physique orders were issued to enlist him in the exclusive Coldstream Guards. Two days after his enlistment, he was promoted to duty sergeant and detached for duty training the reserve battalion now stationed at Windsor. The fact of Slim's acceptance in England's most famous and exclusive regiment is a strong indication of the democratic effects of the present war. TO CORRESPONDENTS, in writing for correspondent LAURA HILL IN SLAVERY TWENTY- TWO YEARS The State of Texas Holds the Banner for Keeping Race in Darkness—Just Since Feb. 7, 1915, Did She Know Lincoln Had Signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Tells Master She Wants Money to Pay Church Dues and with it Fies to Another Town with Suton—Has Hopes of Educating Herself. Abblene, Texas, April 2—Twenty-two years in slavery these enlightened days seems a myth, but such is the case in a Texas town. Miss Laura Hill, who has resided here since Feb. 7, 1915, has been in the clutches of a masterate for twenty-two years, not known anything of freedom or liberty but nothing more than slave. Recently she was allowed to church and there met the man who caused her to seek her liberty. She told her master she wanted $7,00 to pay her church dues and with a ten dollar gold piece, given her by her mother sixteen years ago, with the assistance of Mr. Charles, Tribe, she black, put her on a train and took her to ablence. The history of this young woman may be that of others who are in the backwoods of this state who "have not seen the light of day." The following is a true story signed by this young woman who lives with a good husband, Mr. and Mrs. W. Miss Laura Hill, Ablene, Tex, was born in Goodwater, Ala, March 2, 1893, of Robert and Elizabeth Hill. When 2 years old death claimed the WILLIAM H. HARRIS father and the mother was left the care of two little girls, Laura and Milred Louise. Mrs. Elizabeth Hill having been reared near a white family, McKinney by name, was well known and liked by them. One of the sons of this family, Eugene P. McKinney, now doctor, asked the mother at Laura's birth, her, when older, that he might re-read the Bible, and the mother having implicit confidence in Dr. McKinney, consented, with the (Continued on Page 7.) YOUNG ALLEN WINS ORATORICAL CONTEST (Harden Tolbert.) Louington, Kv; April 2, W- P. P. Allen, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Allen, wo the first prize in an oratorical contest, subject "Freedom in Front" Young Allen, a junior, at OF College, people's heroes of h' Granlard. 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. EXPOSITION AT COLISEUM AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22 Will Celebrate Fifty Years' Freedom of the Race—President Wilson to Attend and Press the Button on the First Day—Many Notables to Come. CHICAGO A "MECCA" Bishop Fallows, Hon. John Dalley, Major George W. Ford, Dr. Mary Fitzbutter, Rev. A. J. Carey, Hon. Duff Plercy, Hon. Medill McCormick, Hon. R. R. Jackson and Thomas Wallace Swann, Commissioners, Working for Its Success. Chicago will be the "mecca" this year for Afro-Americans from all over the country. From Aug. 23 to Sept. 22, 1915, the advancement made by the race since Abraham Lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation will be shown in an exposition in the Coliseum. Governor Edward F. Dunn appointed the following commissioners: Bishop Samuel Fallowes, Hon. John Dalley, Major George W. Ford, Dr. Mary Fltbutter Waring, Rev. A. J. Carey, Hon. W. Duff Pierce, Hon. Medill McCormick, Hon. R. R. Jackson and Thomas Wallace Swann. The commission has received many applications for space for exhibits from all foreign countries and several foreign countries, and several Mexico has voted an appropriation of $2,000 and favorable conditions for appropriations exist in several other states. The exposition will be a great success but the co-operation and assistance of every self-respecting man is solicited. United effort of the race is very necessary. The attitude of the United Exposition, which is to be held on April 27th to the 27th, is an example of advance of exhibition. When they learned that the date of the Chicago exposition was to be from August 22d to September 17th, they decided to close their exposition July 27th in order that some of their exhibits might be shipped to Chicago and installed before the opening day. They decided to work with the team to make both expositions a success. In two different parts of the country, the people who visit one will in all probability not be in a position to visit other. Hundreds of letters approving the purpose of the exposition have been received, representing every race and religion, every profession and business and social activity in America. The exhibits of the progress of the race since his emancipation from slavery of the 400 schools and various. Each of the 400 schools and various United States will be represented. The best of 3,000 patents granted to the race by the federal government will, by special arrangement, be brought to Chicago to show in the Coliseum. The government of Liberia, Africa, made up originally of freed slaves from America, has an exhibit, and Prof. Frederick Starz the University of Chicago has been appointed their official representative by the Liberian government. The Roman Catholic exhibit will be a feature of the exposition, including, besides paintings and sculpture, many relics of the Afro-American in his relation to the church. Statistics Show Progress. Progress of the race in 50 years was in a stable issued by the commission in charge. The follows: station. 1863. 1915. 3,533,760 487,370 20.5 Hilleman, per cent Value of property $1,200,000 $1,000,000,200 Colleagues and uni- ties. 1 400 Number of college graduates. 30 $,000 Number of physi- cal n. lawyers and barrers. 0 5,372 number of news- papers. 1 400 Number of churches 400 31,332 Number of church property $500,000 $55,000,200 A man in bishop's property $500,000 $55,000,200 Children in schools 40,000 2,297,200 Land owned by hospital and nurse schools. 25,000 20,000,000 Bank owned by ngroves. 61 Bank owned by ngroves. 72 Value of property owned by a nro- secret society. $8,000,000 cent of negroes in painful occu- pations. 69.2 More recent figures also show the progress of the race by comparison. There are more than 2,000,000 Afro-Americans engaged in agricultural pursuits, and 78 per cent of them are northern states. More than 28 per cent of the total number of farmers in the south in 1910 had grosses and 12 per cent of the total farm acreage was operated by them. The race has produced 6,000 books and periodicals, nearly 7,000 songs and musical compositions. Giles Jackson to Come. Col. Jackson, speaking to the citizens of New York, news, spoke in glowing terms of the expulsion to be held here. He said: The race of Chicago need our support because we live in the Black Belt of the South, where the majority of the Negroes reside. We have entered into arrangements by which we can materially aid them in making a success of their exposition. The moment we announced to the world that this step was taken to our Western brother the interest manifested in the success of our exposition was double. The people rose up in the meeting at Richmond and that was the proposition and the threat that we were doing the proper thing and showing a Christian spirit which should predicate throughout the race. President Wilson, members of his net, members of our neres, promoters and navy edu- Mrs. Mrs. Ida M. Tutt, Hennessy, Okla. Senior Past Chief Companion of Lady Elliott Circle No. 199 A. O. F., in whose honor Lady Elliott Circle gave a beautiful reception. The above picture is a good likeness of Mrs. JaM. Tutt, of Hennessy, Okla. Senior Past Chief Companion, Britton, Lattice Jackson, Luttle Turtle A. O. F., in whose honor Lady Elliott Circle No. 199 gave a reception Thursday of last week, at the residence of Mrs. Carr, thell, 4333 Wabush avenue. The reception was the special event of the season. A feature of the evening was the delicious refreshments served. Among those present were: Officers: D. G. C. C., Emma Brannum; J. P. C. C., Hutchison; W. C. C. C., Hutchison; S. C. C. C., Mayne Shivers; Treas, Slister Martin; F. S., Maude Williams; R. S., Hattie Haynes; R. G., Leona Barner; L. G., Allee Chatman; I. G., Gimple Sims; O. G., Rebeen Butts; Org. Etta Williams; Committee; Daisy Carthall, chairman, Merrieweather; Daisy Forceen, Kizzie Bills, Maude Williams, Susie Roane, Emma Haceley, Mayne Black NINTH CAVALRY TROOPERS GIVE ENIOYABLE DANCE Many Douglas People Attend Swell Function—Sergeant Howe's Band Furnishes Music—Colonel C. M. O'Connor On Inspection Trip. WILLIAM BYRD DIES. AT COLUMBUS. MISS. burn, G. F. Trapp, M. Marthral, Bessie James, C. H. Frye, Eleanor Reed, Eleni Britton, Lutty Jackson, Lutte Martin, Ida Duncan, Laura Hagen, Mille Helser, Lucrea Cress, Hattleton Haynes, Florence Laws, Lillie Martin, Katie Carson, S. H. Dudley, Mrs. Harang, Miss Carer!, Mayme Beck, Mary Lee, Ella Lightfoot, Maude Williams, Louise Thomas, Eliza Wilkins, Slaughter, Bowden, Eunice Sims, May Turner, Ella Daring, Laura Huy, Susle Bauour, Mary Antoine, Myane Mouton, Nora White, Edith Woodle, Lucy Miller, Anna Hurley, Fanny Battles, Terry, Terry, C. Vallée, Erma Chaffin, C. Vallée, Erma Williams, M. R. Moane, Susle Roan, Anna Thompson, Mary Johnson, Susie Watkins, Louise Pearce, Priscilla Schumaker, Carrie Brown, Maye Shivers, F. G. Trapp, Ella Barton, Julia Green Hill, Emma Bartlett. QUARTERLY MEETING LARGELY ATTENDED. Monroe Trotter Delivers Address to Citizens-Easter Jubilee a Big Event DEFENDER JUMPING MRS. GOGGINS DEAD (Special to Chicago Defender.) Grand Rapids, Mich., April 2-1. The Old Dodge gave a grand smooch of 12 were preserve in the third degree March 31. They given the third degree March 31. They given the third degree March 31. They Mrs. Mattie Robbins of New York City died at the home of Mrs. Goura, Hera Beeler and family have moved to the country. The Defender is in engely wild. Mr. John J. Johnson died at his home, the Shield avenue, Saturday, March 28. Mr. Johnson, a pioneer, a man of wealth and one who did a great deal of good. He will be remembered by his wife, four sisters and four brothers to mourn his loss. The annual season of the K. of P. was prescheduled Sunday, March 29, for church by Rev. Overton. A large audience was in attendance and a $20 collection church by Rev. Overton. A large audience was in attendance and a $20 collection church by Rev. Overton. Quarterly meeting at Arnett Chapel March 28, presided over by the presider, Rev. Duane, and the passover, Rev. Overton. A large congregation Society met; with Mrs. John on Tuesday after noon. A fine program bags were brought in; by the members, and a goodly sum was realized. His president Christian worker and her members earnest help in the good work which they are doing. A fine repaint was served. A goodly sum was realized. They met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Lee White; with Mrs. Hinkle Pinkle; with Mrs. Cotton; with Mrs. Cotton is convalescent. Mrs. T. P. Wright has returned from Jackson where she has been visiting. A missionary, executive board met at the home of Mrs. Freeman and made their share of the W. M. M. convention. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER UNITED STATES HEAR COMPLAINT OF R. R. PORTERS UNITED STATES HEAR COMPLAINT OF R. R. PORTERS Robert Lincoln, Son of Abraham Lincoln, to Testify on Labor Conditions Next Monday Before U. S. Federal Commission—Porters and Conductors to Be Summoned. DEFENDER THEIR FRIEND Relations Under-Present Laws of the Employer and Employee Will Be Considered-Hoped That Porter Will Be Benefited. Many months ago The Chicago Defender acted as spokesman for the railroad porters and Pullman.men in making complaints of the many needs of the men who work days and nights to fill the coffers of big railroads and the Pullman company. Its claims were just. The Defender pleaded for shorter hours and more pay, less taxing of the men, more manager misdings, At that time the Pullman met at the "Y" and started a school, so to speak, to train men for better service, but never uttered a word about raising their salary. In some manner these complaints reached the Federal Commission on Industrial Relations, and on next Monday Robert Lincoln, whose father, Abraham Lincoln, freed the slaves, and who is an officer of the Pullman company, the largest employer of race men in the city, agreed to identify concerning the working conditions and treatment of its porters and conductors. The Pullman Company, of whose board of directors Mr. Lincoln is chairman, employs 6,000 sleeping car porters, and 2,000 white conductors. Lincoln who is now at his winter home in Chicago, has his intention of attending the session. Many Complaints Received. Since the commission inaugurated its inquiry of 'industrial conditions numerous complaints, both in writing and personally, have been made by porters and conductors. Practically all of the complaints, however, declined invitations to give verbal testimony, saying they feared dismissal. As a result the commission has conducted an independent investigation as to car service conditions of employment. Supplementing this will be the testimony of a number of former conductors and porters. The car employees protest particularly regarding the small amount of time they get on their runs, in some cases as little as four hours every other night. They also object to the firing system. Besides Mr. Lincoln, Richmond Dean, vice president, and L. S. Hungerford, general manager of the company, have been asked to appear. The hearing, which probably will be held at the roiel Sherman, is the next to the last on the program of the commission, which completes its work in August. The last hearing will be held in Washington in May, when the relations under present laws of the employer and employee will be considered. Besides the Pullman Company case the commission will take up at the hearing, starting next Monday, the recent labor troubles involving the Harriman lines and the Illinois Central Railroad, the conditions of employment of commercial operators of the Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies and also the wages conditions of employees of the postal The hearing of the Harrison's impatiens trouble will start on Thursday and continue to the end of the week. It involves the controversy of the Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, Oregon Short Line, Oregon - Washington Railroad and Navigation Company and the National Parks and Wildlife federation of soap crafts. Testimony will be held regarding the strike of 1911, which has not yet been settled. Defender at Meeting. The Chicago Defender had a representative at the first meeting at the Y. M. C. A. it not only was a friend of the porter and told a true "story" of the meeting, but went on record as championing their cause for higher pay. At the second meeting the Defender was able to remain, but it did keep up its fight. It gave a verbal testimony fearing dismissal, but their complaints finally reached the Federal Commission. It it to be hoped that the porter, the most poorly paid of all working men, will be benefited by the investigation. NEW LIBRARY FOR CRESENT CITY Women of good judgment cial American Hair Grower Improves three hair wonderfully. THE STRAND THEATER NEARING COMPLETION. Dr. Scarborough Visits South-B. B. Shannon to Open Law Office. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HOLD ANNUAL SERMON SUNDAY "Soil" Butter, the Nation's Champion, Receiving honors and Congratulations HIGHEST HONOR FOR HON. B. T. WASHINGTON AT PANAMA FAIR HIGHEST HONOR FOR HON. B. T. WASHINGTON AT PANAMA FAIR Chief Department of Education and Social Economy Writes Principal of Tuskegee if He Will Serve on International Jury of Awards—Highest Honor for Citizen. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) San Francisco, Cal., April 2—The highest honor' an international expion can bestow upon a citizen of any country is to make him a member of the International Jury of Awards. Dr. Booker T. Washington, the famous principal of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, it is learned, is being considered for a place upon this important body in connection with the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. The following letter has been sent to Dr. Washington at Tuskegee Institute: Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915. Exposition Building, Division of Exhibition, Office of the Chief Department of Social San Francisco, March 12, 1915. Dr. Bessie Washington, President Washington, President Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Dear Sir: The highest honor an Internat- ional Exposition can bastow upon a citi- zation is to be a member of the Internat- ional Jury of an IA. I wish to have your permission to nomi- mate you as a member of the International Jury on Groups 10 and 10-A in the Department of Education. The jury will be May 31, 1915. The work must be completed within twenty days. I think, however, that the work can be completed in eight or ten days. For your information I wish to state that our traveling expenses and from the University of Washington can ordinary express on a round trip ticket basis, together with charge for lower taxes. I will pay $100.00 per diem will be allowed for sustenance and gratuities for each dollar ($.00) per diem for each day. All diem are required and employed in jury duty. If you can grant me this permission, kindly send me this information. Very truly yours, ALVEN E. MOPE Department of Education and Social Economy. Up to the time of filing this dispatch Dr. Washington's reply had not been turned over to the Press Bureau. ANNUAL SERMON TO K. P OF S' DELIVERED Prof. J. R. Lee of Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Address Teachers' Institute. MRS. A. E. PELTON'S MILLINER OPENING. Corinth, Miss., April 2—Mr. V. Shelton of Winona, Minnesota, visited Mr. and Simmons, Harvey of ednesday, Mr. and Hare of midday, Ala., stopped over in Corinth Saturday, en route for St. Louis, Mo. ***Mr. J. A. Shelton of Winona, Minnesota, visited Tuesday to resume his studies at Rust University, Holly, Springs, Miss. ***Mr. J. A. Shelton of Winona, Minnesota, visited at his home in Corinth March 16. ***Mr. A. E. Street Pelton, Saturday. ***Mr. G. Mus. Basson, formerly in the University of Minnesota, Ala., visited his homes at his home in Corinth March 16. ***Mr. A. E. Street Pelton's millinery opening last Friday and Saturday evening, the orchestra furnished music for the occasion. ***Mr. J. H. Jordan, leader of young orchestra of Memphis, Tennessee, visited his son Earl to Corinth for bursal Friday. ***Mr. William Britton, a pro-player, visited March 8. 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Felix's Hairdressing Parlo Stands open for all kinds of Hairdressing, Scalp Treat- ment, Hair Goods to order, Special care taken of the hands and nails of a patient, nine toilet articles. Tel. Douglas 2928 General Mail Order Station to all parts of the country 52 W.30th St. J. A. JONES, Prop. PHONE AUTO. 74-570 GUARANTEED ```markdown ``` WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HOTEL WADDY WEST BADEN IND THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY AN APPEAL FOR HELP. THE PLEAIDES CLUB. CLOVER LEAF SOCIAL CLUB UNIVERSITY SOCIETY A short, but interesting, program was developed on the campus of Sunday School at Farnham Hall $155 Wentworth avenue. The society has a library, a computer lab, administration, reading a book. Every student is required to prove to be both enjoyable and enlightening. Miss Bettion Potts made a presentation on the length on the Negro as a soldier. Mr. Alexander Motley was present and renamed the program. ILLINOIS-OHIO CLUB The Illinois-Ohio Club held their specia tion on Friday, April 24, at Fiesta Fair, 324 La Salle street, Saturday, March 27th. After all the business was over, he and his wife, Bessie, by Helen Lillian Thompson continued "Eliza the hostess" for the work of J. Madison Joln, which men with the approval of all, the hostess to be held Sunday, April 11, at the re- directional, Mr. and Mrs.蒋 20, Eileen --- WAYS AND MEANS SOCIETY. The Wayas and Means Society of Grace The Wayas church will meet at the residence of Mrs. Ernestine Midleton, 383 Vincennes avenue, Monday evening, April 8, at 8 p.m. Martha B. Mitchell, Bachelor of Arts. INTRA:MURAL CLUB The Inna-Mural Club met last Tuesday afternoon at the house of Mrs. Pred. and Mr. Green, who were minutes devoted to business. The remaining members were awarded first prize. Mr. Green was awarded first prize. Mrs. Carrie Stinton the second. An additional three served. Gettrude Moore, above, served. APHIBURAH CLUB The Ashlullah Dramatic Club entertained a social evening at the home of Ms. Musa, a prominent street artist musical program was rehearsed. Ms. Musa Beasal Walker charmed the attention of the club, accompanied. Afterwards she met 'mchen was served. R-SOCI/ L CLUB. the regular Thursday and Sunday- ing evening at the Club. Club 126, Fulton arena. H. *hy* president was largely at- v. the executive at v. The members entertained and lady friends. H. president. FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE. 5 nt Fraternal Hall, 615 Wentworth avenue. All clubs are invited. Each member, whether a brother, or a friend, is also any other friend. It is hoped that every one will attend the meeting, and Mrs. McClaren, assisted by Mrs. McClaren, served delightful refreshments. On account of the reception the club will be pleased to announce the Place of meeting will be announced later. ALPHA SUFFRAGE CLUB At the meeting of the Alpha Suffrage Club on last Wednesday evening, held at 3065 State street, the women too despaired to vote. They were told the vote on next Tuesday. They were told the three thousand signatures had been sent out in the ward. Wardens welcome. FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER. Sunday, April 4th, at 4 p. m. Mr. m. Jr. Bülser Master, superintendent of the Jubilee Club, will be on a Trip Around the World." Several musical numbers will be followed "Tuesday April 4th Club meets," Dr. Mary Warner, teaching Day Problem. Dr. Waring is a leader in club movements and is deserving of a Woolsey Center. Dr. Woolsey will speak to the Highland Park Woman's Club in the interest of Woolsey Center. We was through the admitted to the Arden Shore Enclosure sequestered area, called on in camp to graillte them they saw. Our girls had taken the bank or more housekeeping, their tents set up. IMPERIAL ART CLUB The Imperial Art Club met with Mrs. Crawley, 518th Avenue avenue. Pinked with a floral Mayne Wright and Mrs. Hattie Sielson, Mrs. Chus. Stewart, president. Mrs. B ENGLEWOOD COUNTRY. The Englewood Country Club met at the residence of Mr. J. I. Watkins, the president, and Mr. Robert S. The subject, "City Environments," was aibly discussed by a number of the members. We will be continued next meeting when we will be invited to participate in the routine routine of business the members expressed their thoughts upon the goal of the evening and the rest of the evening was spent societally. IDEAL WOMAN'S CLUB. The Ideal Woman's Club met Friday, March 26 at the home of Mrs. Ida Austin, 1115 Greenfield avenue. The Club meets on the poor and deserving of the city. VOLUNTEER WORKERS' CLUB. MYSTIC SOCIAL CLUB. Mystile Social Club held their regular meeting at Mrs. Nelson's office on Monday, March 16, by the Mr. Genter, Members attended largely and an important step was taken to take the hospitality of the Defender and its broad views of the community. The members accepted three new members, Miaes Mosley and Wright and Mr. Delaney. Jesse Harris, president; Carina Other, PHYLLIS WHEATLEY CLUB Mrs. Hale of the Vivai Company and Mrs. Lynn of the Public University speak at the regular monthly meeting of the residents of the residence of the treasurer, Mrs. Jesse Johnson. 3026 Vernon avenue, Wednesday afternoon. The next meeting will be on the branch of the X. M. C. A. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Lynn, Cooley, president of the Chicago Women's Club, Cooley will read her original poem, and there will be some fine music, and there in mind and to be present Come and bring your girls' $r$s to see the children at Johnson's Hall, Monday, April 6th. Mrs. Alice Loyle, chair of the house of co-workers, and her large band of co-workers, will meet at Johnson's Hall, Monday, 3:30 a.m. TUCSON CHILDREN HAPPY; CITY COUNCIL GIVES PLAYGROUND Setting Aide of Tract of Land for This Purpose and Securing of Space in Public Library for Race Publications Due to Efforts of Afro-American Alliance. GREAT FALLS MONT News of the Churches NOTICE Local news, entertainment must not be written in these columns. In order to insure publication, church matter must reach this office not later MT. CARMEL C. M. E. CHURCH. THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH LA SALLE STREET CHAPEL ETHIOPIAN CHURCH OF GOD Unusually interesting and instructive services were held last Sunday at the Lodge in the morning from St. Mark 11:11, "Entering into Jerusalem." The host was overloaded as was the Lodge School, which was at 1 o'clock. Three children joined the slick list of Special guests due to Jane Ester Hill and Mrs. Willie Bello Thompson for their class work. They were children in the near future. They attended the slick list of other children in the near future. And he will be like a tree planted by the river of water." Mrs. Hill rendered a solo that was very beautiful. He delivered a powerful sermon from the 37th chapter Ezekiel, 4th verse. "Oh ye man, the day was one to be remembered. ST. MARK M. E. CHURCH. When St. Mark opens its new auditorium which is now open, the capacity of any church in the city. It is truly a huge and thriving capacity of these financial stringencies. St. Mark membership represents many of the most progressive and unity of our citizenship, versity, Nashville, Tennessee, at St. Mark. Floren F. Washington, who has for some weeks been abused with a sword, her rendition of "Palms" was very delightful. We thank her for a solo. The choir again. The anthems by the choir, assisted by Master Darnell Howell, were performed on theorgonation on "The Call of Abram". The pastor has but two weeks to prepare for the eleventh day. Let every member be present at each service. Special services will be held each night the week of ST. MARK LYCEUM. Sunday was doctor's day. The program was presented by Dr. Michael T. Tolson, who talks were delivered by prominent physicists. Jason Kohn, Hutchinson, Chicago's favorite soprano, was very pleased with the performance. Clad. "We hope to have her with us again. Miss Alpha Britton's rendition of 'Symphony No. 1' was delightful. Sunday, April 4, at 4:30 p.m. Ms. Masson Poo will address the Lyceum." ST. MARY'S A. M. E. CHURCH. At the morning service the pastor will present the book of the clock on the Sunday School have prepared an excellent program: 6:45, Christina's Sunday School. Joe of Wilberforce, Ohio, will preshe. The choir will render some excellent Easter Sunday. Mrs. Sady Laley tutor the choir will render the Scripture Cantata. The choir will render the Gospel. April 6. The members' friends of St. Mary's A. M. B. Church are invited to worship with us. ST. JOHN A./M. E. CHURCH Sunday, preaching at 11 a. m. and p. m. Sunday School; 9:45 p. m. Christian Endearment, 7. p. m. Prayer Meet. Wednesday, evening; 5:01 clock. At the church. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER member of the Christian Church. The Sunday School sent a floral design to the church on Monday, 3656 Wabash avenue, held in the church Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Scott was the teacher for the faithful workers in the Sunday School. The church by unanimous vote increased the evening was spent on Thursday of last week at the candy giving given by the church. There was a very large audience present when the occasion occupied the pulpit. His selected text from Pt. 24.7: "Lift up your heads and everlasting doors and the King of Ghorsha shall come in." Theme. "The Triumphal Procession and instructive奏序." There were an audience and an instructive奏序. There were an audience and the moted tanger singers, the Paulins in a clear, sweet voice which capitulated the audience. There was a band service. The funeral of Mr. Ruben Elan was buried under the aisles of the church, the large number of children and mothers were present in the Sunday School to the preached the annual sermon to the church, the large number of children and mothers which pleased every one present was followed by the presentation of money to the poets and trustees of the church. Christian Endesvor was well attended Easter rally on next Sunday. Special Easter rally on next Sunday. Special literary program by the choir. Mam. M笑笑 Peg Ivren, $350 Billef Mam. M笑笑 Peg Ivren, $350 Billef the only that gave a successful dipimer the only that gave a successful dipimer Lincoln Lee, $350 State street. The Diamond State street. April 6, from 15 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. April 6, from 15 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH ST. MATTHEW'S A. M. E. ZION CHURCH HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The quarterly meeting held in this church last Sunday will go down in the archives for evidence all day. The preaching was held in the church, and the usual standard. Everybody seemed to hold their glass windows have been installed, and they are beautiful. They will preach the Easter service and causing effect. The floral decorations will be elaborate and timeable time is anticipated tomorrow. In the morning at 7 o'clock the pastor will preach the Easter service; at 3 o'clock he will preach the Ester service; at 3 o'clock there will be preaching by Rev. Christian or the pastor, followed by the reception of the service to spend a profitable time on the church. The musical features of these services will be accompanied by the church to spend a profitable time on the church. The quarterly love feast will be held Monday at 10 o'clock a conference will be held Wednesday. EASTER-Program morning: Organ, Predeude, Dax, choir and audience; hymn "The Resurrection," Mary Mines; "The First Easter Morse," byola by Eda Stokes; Bella Belis, Mrs. Julia Cleaves; sermon, Redeemer Lahwine; Clara Jackson-Hickinson; prayer; invocation; Offertory; Evening prayer; angel; prayer; an "As It Began to Dawn," solo byola, Pollard, choir; Mrs. Northling; male chorus from the Sunday school; soprano solo, Mrs. Northling; recitation, Resurrection," by Laddie, Dr. Anderson; excerpts from a cantata, choir; Mrs. Northling; male chorus, Joas, Seawright; soprano, Mrs. Cleaves; alto, Mary Mina, and choir; three soprano, Mesdanes Carroll, Pollock and Nelson-Red; organ, Mr. Reece, and piano; invitation, if needed; Offertory. GRAND MASTER H. J. SHELTON HONORED. QUINN CHAPEL. BETHEL CHURCH QUINN CHAPEL. BRUCE HIGH SCHOOL PREPARES FOR RECITAL Crawford L. Robinson. MISS REBECA WALKER GIVES OPENING DANCE By Zack Banks LODGE DIRECTORY. Liberty Temple No. 22 Dt. of Elks meet at Huelett hall, 2123 S. State street, event date: 10:30 a.m. board secretary, A. R. C. Fisher, 4125 Wentworth avenue. Fidelity Court No. 28, H. J. Meets at Hairdell at 2:30 p.m. J. Jonte H. J. Anderson Hall at 2:30 p.m. J. Jonte H. J. Anderson 8823; 116 Micloth Denny, court session 8823; 3716 Dearborn st. phone Douglas 8823. Queen of Sheba, H. of R. No. 8404 Haiti Chapman, H. of R. No. 8404 Wakahana St. Paul Temple, S. M. Y. No. 65. Louis Nobles, W. Sec. 4042 Dearborn st. Western Star Lodge 1445 G. U. of O. U. J. Bowman, P. B. 6835 Loomis J. Browning, P. B. 6835 Loomis Household of Ruth, No. 44.-Mrs. Anna Nelson, 118 E. 69th street. Administrative Council, O. E. B.-Mrs. Bainbridge Shire School, O. E. B.-Mrs. Garden City Chapter, O. E. B.-Mrs. Louise N. Webb, $307 Vincennes avenue Y.M.C.A. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN WABASH AVE. DEPT., NEW MEMBERSHIP RATES SOCIAL SENIOR MEMBERSHIP $2.90 Includes house privileges: Lobby, Check Room, Reading Room, Billiard room, Dining Room, Lectures and Receptions and Transient accommodation in the Dormitory. Regular Senior Membership $5.60 Includes all the privileges of the Social Senior Membership and Free Shower Baths and Free Pocket Billiards. Full Senior Membership, in two or more payments $12.90 Full Senior Member, p cash in advance $10.90 Includes all the privileges of the Regular Senior Membership and Free Shower Baths and Free Pocket Billiards. PHONE 600-222-2222 Deaths of the Week (From Department of health records) Birmingham, 69 yrs, 336 N. Leavitt st. Bil, Jordan, 48 yrs, 15 E. Fifth st. Feb. 28, Gorham, 88 yrs, 354 Rhodes ave. 24 Jones, Lacromie, 65 yrs, 2337 Dearborn st. Kuchlow, Walter W., 32 E. 31st. 47th. Kuchlow, Walter H., 32 E. 31st. 47th. Marshall, Virginia, 719 yrs, 2932 Calumet Monroe, Samuel, 319 yrs, 12 N. Union st. Rhite, Robert, 481 yrs, 1010 State st. Mar. Sibley, Ellenora, 69 yrs, 3525 Wabash ave. Mar. 22 Scribner, Mary, 319 yrs, 3655 Wabash ave. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank Mr. H. Clinehouse and Mr. G. R. Barrs, porters and co-workers of the Chicago district, and Mr. H. Barrs, porters and co-workers of sympathy in floral offerings in our sad bereavement—Mrs. M. Henry and sister, Mrs. L. E. Robbins. A Card of Thanks. Mrs. Ruben Elam desires to thank Rev. Anderson of Quinn chapel, Mr. Richard Moore, and her many friends who have been a part of her dear husband in his recent illness and aided her in every possible way after his death. She takes this means of acknowledging the beautiful event during this period of sadness. $200.00 Down Will Buy You a Home. We Can Show You That You Can Buy as Easily as You Can Rent. 5. Plain-Termon Ave. and 27th St. St.-8 mat, stone front, stone stove, 7-7-7 rooms high investment. Heat 675.00 per month. Price $5,000.00, $1,000.00 down; terms. 2 Flat-Dearborn and 40th St-2 flat 2 Flat-Dearborn and 2 comfortable flats. Rent for 2 flats on a hardwood cement sidewalk, lot $25125. Make us an offer. 4 Flat-State and 40th St-4 flats and slope heve, rent tot $25,125. 2 six-room flats. Rent for 2 flats on a hardwood $185.00 rent; rent can be increased. terms 1-2 or 6 years. Make offer. 3 Flat-Winshaw Ave. and 40th St-3 flat. stone front on a hardwood throughout. Rent $115.00 per hardwood throughout. Rent $150.00 per cash, basement taxes. HOUSES House-Brick, near 38th St. car line, a wooden floor, with trim, car lines, and wood floors and trim, nicely decorated inside stationary tub, nicely decorated inside stationary tub, nicely decorated inside $4,190.00 down; term to suit. Price: $4,190. House-Venom Art in 32nd St. House, stone front, furnace rooms, hardwood throughout. Rent $450. Room $3,900.00, $300.00 down terms to suit. COTTAGES. Cottage - 6 rooms, new porcelain bath and shower, new tile, new side and out, side and out, east of State St., south of State St., south of State St., a trail begain. $100.00 per balance $150.00 per price. Price $2,950.00. Cottage located at 95th and State St. $2,950.00 ½ acre of ground. Price $2,900.00 Anderson & Terrell Real Estate Brokers Renting - Loans - Insurance 3512 South State Street "Home of Real Estate Bargains" Phones: Douglas 205; Automatic: 79-884. Call or write for particulars on these phones. Glossy with each piece. UNCLAIMED LETTERS Mail addressed to the following persons are held at the office: Chicago Defender and Mr. Oscar Johnson. Mr. Oscar Johnson. Mr. Percival Smith. George Woods. 3702 S. State St. 3409½ S. State St. Douglas 617. Douglas 6746. Auto. 777-80 OLD, DUCKS, RUGS, RUGS AND CARPETS MADE TO LOOK LIKE NEW. No doubt you have one or more which, original color. 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M. to 10 P. M. FOR RENT ODD FELLOWS HALL BUILDING Assembly Hall, Per Night, $1 Lodge Hall, Per Night Apply to the sanitor 53 337 Sor 5220 MARYLAND AVE. ONE BLOCK cottage at Cottage Grove AVE.—Two nicely courtened rooms, steam heat, suitable for university students. 3-10 3723 PRIMA AVE, PHONE DOUGLAS 3813-Nestly furnished rooms and parlor hot, heat and cold water. 3 3839 VINCENT AVE, AFRICAN FRONT room, include sleeping. AFRICAN FRONT good heat, hot water; reasonable to delaware parties. Phone Douglas 6850 $10-10 3851 HILOUS AVE, 2D APT. — TWO rooms, furnished, or unfurnished; not unfurnished, with housekeeping privileges, with housekeeping light, laundry. Phone Douglas 7053. 3032 CALMIST AVE. — LARGE SIDE mudroom; cold water; neatly furnished; and oveal/guest 3-10 3032 GALMIST AVE. — NICELY furnished rooms; steam modern convenience. Near surface and modern convenience. Near surface and 3041 WABASH AVE. 3D PLAT. PHONE Drexel 8753—Nicely furnished front room, $4.00 per week. 27-3 3043 FOREST AVE.—NEATLY FURNISHED couples; running water, furnace heat 3045 STAT. 3D PHONE KNOWLEDGE $659.00—For rent—Furnished room, bathes with or without housekeeping prices. 27-3 3045 DOUGLAS 2541—SUITE AND SINGLE rooms, large and small, artfully modern, people need apply. Fine for students. 27-3 PHONE DREXEL 8753 — A LONE wishy wishes to share her room, flat with stealth, congenial people; Drexel 8753 27-3 3045 FOREST AVE. 3D PLAT. NICELY furnished rooms; steam heat; small or single man; stealth heat in all modern conveniences. 27-3 3045 E 23D ST. 2D APT.—ONE LARGE plenty of hot water, gas, phone service furnished, private family. Dongsei 8766. 27-3 305 E 29TH ST. 2D FLAT—NICELY furnished front room (single); reason pleasant; in small room, furnished furnished. Doup. 27-3 3054 Vernon AVE.—Nest, light, light located rooms, modern conveniences, good transportation, in small family, furnished furnished. Doup. 27-3 3054 HIRSCH rished rooms; all modern conveniences, use of kitchen and laundry. —if FLATS TO RENT. ELLWORSH W. CAVE, 615 W. 12th St. W. CAVE, Telephone Wentworth 5268. BEAUTIFUL FLOWS - VEBY LOW 511-819-2511 East 35th Pl., just north of 31st St. 511-819-2511 East 35th Pl., Ave. 4, rooms and basement $13.00. Steam heat and fan service. Steam heat and fan service. $10.00-$18.00. HOUSES AND FLOWS TO RENT. 3401 Vernon Ave. - houses, 12 elegant rooms. $55.00-$100.00. Beautiful stone front, 10 rooms. $55. Beautiful room apartments, deco. $100.00-$180.00. Beautiful LEBRANDY & O'BRIEN, Douglas 1588. Indiana Ave. 2000. Douglas 1588. Auto 2738. SITUATION WANTED. GOOD TRAP DRUMMER DESIRES situation with band and orchestra. 6157 Wahana Ave. or phone Dexter 2077. BUSINESS CHANCES. HOME COOKING. 3408 FOREST AVE. phone Douglas 1775. If you are looking for real home cooking give us a riff. You will find it just like home. Breakfast, 6:30-7:30 a.m. dinner 10:00 to p. E. H. Henry. Telephone Douglas 1846 FOR H ODD FELLOWS Assembly Hall, Lodge Hall, H Apply to: 33 337 Sorry BEAUTIFUL ROME FOR SALE room, hardwood floor, stone front stair, room, hardwood floor, heat (all new). Owner will sacrifice the original furnishings. Telephone Kewan 3731. WANTED = COLORED PERFORMER WANTED = COLORED PERFORMER also also an eight-piece band and orchestra also an eight-piece band and orchestra immediately want to right people immediately want to right people 25th St., Chicago, Headquarters, 49 25th St., Chicago, Headquarters, 49 HAVE A SUPPLY OF HAIR TO SELL at less than cost. Must be sold by April 15. Call at Mrs. Irna Ducresk, 2961 Dresdel Nzd. 13-30-21-3 Secret books, Oriental Lock-loadatones, Magnetite Sand, Spanish Nearlies, Horticopsie, e. Causogue, 1e. Causeogue, 1e. Causeogue, D. A. Wheater, box 121, Montgomery, D. LOST — MARCH 55. OVERCOAT IN Panama Cafe. Liberal reward and other coat for its return. Ninley, 3000 Wash Ave. Auto. Tel. 75-654-2000 BUSINECC CHANCES FOR SALE-$2,811LILLARD HALL, UP TO cheap for cash, four food tables, one billion cash, have safe, safe, clean and well care, have safe, safe, Smith N. W. corner 51st and Forest Ave, Smith N. W. corner Art and Intellect Appreciation and Sympathy of Workers and Their Work By G. P. PROCTOR FTV—The physical power of man has a power of prominence part in his affair, in the influence of his development it was the most important thing it the struggle for existence, and though it was not the only reason we reached that point where the development the mind is most essential to our existence, and the spicuous places in all that concerns men. There is nothing mystifying about this fact, and it is not at all apparent that it are at once apparent to one who things logically. When we consider the fact of residence or of soul, and that the soul is all good, the conclusion that a good benefiting is superior to home and surmounting the difficulties of things inevitably comes to us. Men like Mr. Diamond and his fellow colleagues are of infinite value by their race, as they do much to eliminate proje- cies and gain new respect for us, esp- cially when possessed by the venerable combination of physical and intellectual development. Give them the appreciation, encouragement and honor they deserve. Daily 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. RENT HALL BUILDING Per Night, $1 Per Night the Gantor SOL BUTLER WINS FROM EIGHTEEN HIGH SCHOOLS Lone Athlete From Rock Island High School Takes Northwestern Meet by Himself—Equals World's Record Four Times— Totals Twenty Points. FEAT STARTLES WORLD. Boy Who Put Hutchinson, Kan, on Map is Track Wonder—Bliett gets Three Places in Trials, Hughes One, Burdett One. Sol Butler took upon himself to win the northwestern interscholastic at the Patten "gym" last Saturday night, and he did. The band played and the thousands cheered who thronged the hall while Sol posed for a picture. Incidentally, on Friday Solomon (that's his right name) equaled the world's record in the 60-yard dash, and on Saturday night. In the world's record equaled the world's record in the 60-yard dash. Not being satisfied with that, he equaled the world's record again in the 60-yard high hurdle. In the semi-final of the 60-yard dash he made record time, thus bringing his total up to three times on Saturday (three in the dashes), and once on Friday, making four times in all. Breaks Own Record in Jump. STEAKS 50th Anniversary in Sump. Bullet broke the broad jump record by keeping the jump 11 inches, against his mark last year, 14 inches. He heaved the shot 45 feet, getting first place. Butler put Hutchinson, Kan, on the map last year, but this year when his coach went to Rock Island Butler, having one more year in high, went along with him. Clark, another colored youth from Rock Island, qualified in the dash Friday night, but lost out in the semi-finals on Saturday. Bluett, wearing the colors of Lane high, qualified in the shuffle), and the broad jump (14 feet 5 quintile), but failed to place Saturday. Hughes of Wendell Phillips placed in the junior 60-yard dash, but also failed Saturday night in the final. Burdett tied with ten others for first place for high jump Saturday. Butler defeated eighteen high schools that had sent their best to this annual affair. Like something 200 athletes took part in the carnival, and this wonderful lone athlete came out winning. Our athletes to return for the northwestern outdoor interscholastic and also for the Chicago outdoor interscholastic, the Grant Park games, and may be sent to the fair. His intentions are to enter Harvard in the fall. Summaries (only events where they qualified are given): Friday Night. hot-pot (37 feet to qualify)—Brock, West Anorra high; Jackson and West Evanson academy; Seatle, Hydne Evanson academy; E. Royal, Oak Park; Gorecki, Harrison; Blueitt, Lane; Rump, Chamalg high; Lemanager, Grand Rapids high; Glillian, Jollet high; Tweedle, k Park; Cutler, Prineville (III.) h; Butler, Rock island academy; Bry, University high. Bry, University high (q=quality)- Miller, Cabery (III) high, Hawkins, Calver (III) high, Smart, Sweet and Ley, La Grange; Sniff, Princeville high; Clark and Butler, Rock Island academy; Tiffany, University high; Portz, Crane, Cram, Evanson academy; Gillman, Jollet high; Colley, Lewis institute; E. Royal, Oak Park; anders, Oregon high; Burdett, Wendy II high; Graham, University high; Gorcick, Harrison Tech; Bluelt, ne. g jump (5 feet 2 inches to quality)- Carney, Evston high; Boyle and Shepard, Hyde Park; Gillman, Jollet high; Smart and Fey, La Grange; Seibert, Lewis institute; Sullivan, University high; Rantz, Chambers, Sayle, Evanson academy; Burdett, Wendell Phillips; Moore, Lane Sixty-yard high hurdles—Second heat: Won by Butler, Rock Island academy; Boyle, Hyde Park, second; Juniors, Orchard, third; Time, 08%; Junior, 60-yard, dash—Third heat: Won by Balkin, Proviso high; Hughes, Wendell Phillips, second; Time, 06%; Senior, 60-yard, dash—First heat: Won by Rock Island academy; Englewood, second; Time, %—equals world's record. Third heat: Won by Brown, Culver high; Rock Island academy, second; Time, 06%. Finals Saturday Night. Sixty-yard high hurdles—Second semi-final: Won by Wallace, Oak Park; Butler, Rock Island, second; Time, 08%. Final: Won by Butler, Rock Island; Smart, La Grange, second; Hardy, Oak Park, third; Wallace, Oak Park, fourth (disqualified). Time, 08—equals world's record. Shot put—Won by Butler, Rock Island academy, second; Lemonenger, Grand Prairie secondary; Bird, Culter, Princeville, fourth. Dis= 45 feet. sing high jump—Smart and Fey, lance; Carney, Evanston high; Lewis, Sullivan, University montz, Champaign; Sheppard, bark; Burdett, Wendell Phil- coe, Lane, and Gillifian, Joliet, tied for first. Height, 5 feet 6 inches. Running broad jump—Won by Butler, Brock; Hewlett, Culver, cond; Graham, University high, d; Miller, Crane, University distance, feet 11 inches. First heat, senior semi-finals, 60- yard dash—Won by Butler, Rock 岛; Tweedle, Park, second; Zoellin, Lewis, third. Time, 060% world's record. Final—Won by er, Rock Island; Zoellin, Lewis, nd; Hewlett, Culver, third; Twee- Oak Park, fourth. Time, 060% world's record. GE BROWN TALKS N TUSKEGEE SCHOOL Edward O. Brown of the Ap- partment passed the Cook- d at luncheon station and CHICAGO DEFENDER MAN WINS MEDAL FOR DRIVING AUTO Earl Gordon, North Side Agent, Is Rewarded by Employer—He Drives 100,000 miles Without Mishap— "Safety First" His Slogan. Another Chicago Defender man has made good. Earl Gordon, 4457 Broad, north side representative of this newspaper, is the first man of the race to receive a medal for carefully driving an automobile. The medal is a gold one and the donor is W. C. Smith, president of William D. Smith Company, dealer in hides. His employer, the Equitable Realty, that was no easy task. It required seven years of steady driving at an average of fifty miles per day in Chicago and fourteen different states. This is Earl Gordon's formula for avoiding accidents: Be careful. Always see that your car and brakes are in the best condition. Don't make any "grandstand plays" or take any chances. Always try to keep in mind "Safety first." The real meaning of safety first, he says, "is to be careful and think of the danger of others. I never drive by a 'Earl Gordon, winner of first "Safety First" medal. school that I don't think of the danger to the children. In crossing a bus street, where traffic is thick, I always try to have my car under full control. I have made many trips, touring around the country, coming in contact with many dangerous places. I have driven 306 miles in 10 hours. To you that you will have to drive at the rate of 30 miles an hour. That was I taking a chance. I always had my car under control." Mr. Gordon is 27 years old and was born in Nashville, Tenn., where he first took up the auto business. Seven years later he came to Chicago and has made a good record for himself. VALUE OF MODERN SURGERY AT PROVIDENT Saturday evening, Mr. Neal Mitchell, a dental student at the Northwestern university, who lives at the Wabash Avenue association, was talking to his friends and was to the best of spirits. The next evening he was attacked with a serious pain. A physician was called; the diagnosis reached was appendicitis. To Provident he was taken and prepared, and the next evening Dr. H. Reginald Smith, assisted by Dr. H. H. H. H. Had there been a delay of 24 hours the patient's condition would have been hopeless. As we go to press, reports from the hospital state that he will have an uninterrupted recovery. The fellows at the "Y" have been very kind to the sick. MRS. LOU ELLA YOUNG ELECTED PRESIDENT Mrs. Lou Ella Young, well known in club work and society circles through out the city, state and country at large for her activities along this line, has been elected president of the A.W. C. club to carry forward the work she next 12 months. Her election took place till the Thursday evening, March 28th, at which there was a large attendance of the said members and one of the most enthusiastic meetings held by the club for some time. Mrs. Young is also treasurer of the Household Ruth. No. 44; Worthy Princess of Eastern Star Temple, #2, S. M. T., president of the Squire Fine Art M. club; correspondent of secretarial education of Colored Women's clubs; and president of the Past Officers' Council, No. 1, of the Household Ruth; and holds membership in 12 organizations. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Pelkey of 3756 Elmwood avenue wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Caroline, to Mr. Buryl H. Baldwin of Port Huron, Mich., to take place April 21. ANTINVITATION Salaried people, those receiving a regular income, should systematically set aside a certain fixed amount monthly, same as rent, to provide for the future, when your earning power begins to wane or old age, knocks you out entirely. Small beginnings, with the regularity and constancy of keeping everlastingly at it, will protect your future. Let me explain how easily you can create a fund of from one to ten years, and how your monthly savings can accumulate 6% interest compounded annually. The company I represent has been in existence for over 27 years, and has paid to savers over twelve million dollars. Wm. N. Rosenthal Room 625 Ft. Dixie Corn Nat'l B'k Bldg. 76 West roe St. Phillips 1808 This塑封膜 correctly humes highly vo. 1. 18 MARY B. TALBERT RACE LEADER IS HIGHLY PRAISED MARY B. TALBERT RACE LEADER IS HIGHLY PRAISED Article in Twentieth Century Negro Literature Entitled "Did the American Make Achievements in the 20th Century Commensurate With His Opportunities?" Commended by Daily Press. HISTORY OF BUSY LIFE. Early Environment and Training Fit Noted Woman for Position of Race Leader and Adviser—Graduate of Oberlin Honored in Appointment by Mayor of Buffalo. (By Eloise Bibb Thompson, Contributing Editor). Los Angeles, Cal., April 2—Among the rapidly increasing numbers of notable colored women whose influence for good extends throughout the country is Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, the only colored member of the College Alumnus of Woman's Colleges. The Chicago Inter Ocean of a few years ago, in reviewing the volume entitled "Twentieth Century Negro Literature," gave much space to the discussion of the first article in the book, written by Mrs. Talbert, the subject, "Did the American Negro Make the Dances in the Twentieth Century Communities with His Opportunities?" The manuscript of Talbert's energy in the efforts of her race is revealed in those words which she recently uttered on a memorable occasion: "Our women are realizing as never before the power of organization. They are showing better judgment, working for larger results; they have caught the vision of service. Playing its part in all the forces of human endeavor, mutuality and helpfulness have stamped themselves. The Negro race is in the crucible. What we desire is the dress to be consumed and the gold to be refined. In this process women are important factors. Three hundred Negro children are born and they depend on the child culture of today. I will believe that the more we interest our women of the favored classes to work with the women in humbler lives the better our work will be done—this work of lifting an entire manhood and womanhood into better life." Speech Is Highly Praised. On the occasion of the unveiling of a bronze tablet in honor of Harriet Tubman, an anti-slavery heroine, erected by the Historical Society and the White Business Men's Association of Auburn, N. Y., Mrs. Talbert's forceful eulogy called forth some very flattering comments from the Buffalo News, which told how she eloquently carried her audience along with her as she drew her graphic pictures, bringing tears to the eyes of her listeners. It further states that one prominent writer in her earlier hearing the splendid address, by Mrs. Talbert, contributed a subscription toward the expenses incurred affirming that her eloquent address alone was worth that amount. The same daily, a few months before that event, spoke in glowing terms of the work that Mrs. Talbert had accomplished as a member of the woman's commission for the Negro exposition held in New York City, an exposition that exemplified the progress of the race in fifty years of freedom. Mrs. Talbert's early environment and training have been most favorable for the accomplishment of her life work. Born in the college town of Oberlin, Ohio, educated in the high schools of that historic little city, Mrs. Talbert later entered Oberlin college, from which she graduated with her the early age of nineteen, being the openness of her ability chosen as one of the comment speakers. After her graduation she served for four years or more as principal of the high school of Little Rock, Ark. Devoted Time to Civic Work. She then married William H. Talbert of Buffalo, N. Y., and devoted her energies in that city to educational work and civic reform movements, becoming a friendly visitor for the charity organization of the town, and one of a committee of ten appointed to aid in the suppression of vice. As a club authority she has been invited before many of the cultured and exclusive white women's associations of Buffalo, her excellent training and making her always a desirable friend. Talbert has been sent as a delegate several times to represent the colored women of the country at the council of women's clubs held in Buffalo and in Cleveland, Ohio, each time being the only colored woman present at these sessions. Represent City of Buffalo. Her national reputation as a woman of unusual attunities made her eligible for an appointment some two years ago by the mayor of Buffalo, Hon. Louis P. Fuhman, to represent the city of Buffalo at the fourth international congress of school hygiene. "If centuries were needed," she assured them, "to bring the Anglo-Saxon from the morasses of central Europe to the height of today's civilization they cannot expect us to be perfect—yet. We are like the wrecked ship to the call, 'Shall we lower the boats and take you in?' give answer thus: We shall be all morning; so we say to our geographer, 'I will be true white friends. Our record for this half milestone from human slavery is unequaled. Let us go on with the team work which embodies the grand old motto of the Swiss republic, 'All for each, and each for all.'" MISS HELEN HAGAN TO STAR IN WEST St. Louis, Mo., April 2. - Great preparations are being made to entertain Miss Helen Eugenia Hagan, who appears in concert here on April 2. Miss Hagan won the Sanford Fellowship at the University of Texas to be the finest pianist of the race. She has just completed a to a. Oklahoma and Texas; and ever southern THE CHICAGO DEFENDER BRILLIANT WOMAN BRILLIANT WOMAN WINS HONORS [Illustration of a woman in a decorated dress with intricate patterns and embellishments.] MUST NOT INSULT WOMEN OF RACE Lawyer Carter Gives Uppercut to White Brute. Tuesday evening, March 30, while standing on the corner of 31st and State streets, Mr. A. N. Field and Attorney C. C. Carter were waiting for a friend who was talking to a gentleman and a young woman of the race came up to catch a car going cast, when a hurry brute walked her to her and began speaking to her. The lady resented his low down, vulgar remarks, and when Mr. Fields asked him what he meant by insulting ladies of our race he began to offer up some of his vulgar lips to Mr. Fields. But he never got to finish what he had intended on saying, before Attorney C. C. Carter made the jaw that would have aroused the envy of the "mighty Jack" and will make this dirty brute remember 31st and State streets. MARTIN B. MADDEN AND COL. F. A. DENISON SPEAK AT APOMATTOX The Appomatto Club will celebrate Appomatto's Day, Friday evening, April 9th, with a banquet. The speakers Or the occasion will be the Honorable Martin B. Madden, who will speak to Appomatto and Col. Franklin A. Dehnison, who will speak on the soldier. This affair will be confined to members only. EDITOR ISAAC FISHER VISITS "CHI" DEFENDER Mr. Isaac Fisher, editor of the Tuskegee Negro Farmer, paid the Defender office a visit on last Saturday. As soon as he arrived in the city he met the assistant editor and was driven to the Defender office, where he met the entire staff. Mr. Fisher was entertained at dinner at the "X," where he stopped, by Dr. George C. Hall; the press club, by Judge W. O. Brown and Judge Robert McMurdy; addressed students of the School of Medicine, which Miss Sophorisba Brockenridge spoke at the Wahash Avenue and was in conference with several of Chicago's big financiers. He left Tuesday night, highly pleased with his visit to the "Windy City." Miss Elizabeth Clerk, 3512 Wabash avenue, belongs to that class of young women who believe in husbanding their resources. For some little time she has been one of the clerks in the registry division of the U. S. post office. Just recently she purchased a three-story flat building on South Wabash avenue. Miss Clark is a leader in club and social life, a graduate of Wilberforce university and posted at Chicago university. She is regarded as one of Chicago's most brilliant young women. MRS. BARRELL HONQRED BY CHICAGO ARTISTS Mr. J. A. Munday Gives Musical for Noted Bostonian. Mr. J. A. Munday gave a recital on last Sunday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Alexina Carter Barrell and Miss French of Boston, Mass, at Fred Douglass Center, at 6:30 p. m. The following artists appeared on the program: Miss Strathon, Mastames T. A. Spyryle, Phylla Woodward, Clara Hutchinson, Willa Stoin, Ann Hackley, Mrs. Luella Ann Sings, the Mal迪y Sings." Mr. T. Theodore Taylor accompanied brilliantly, Mrs. Barrell rendered Creole and Indian songs, accompanied by Miss French. Hays Hair Pomade is not a vassaline, but a true pomade, straightens and softens the hair. Automobile LIMOUSINES, TAXI A J. E. V Stand at Elite No. 2 2:30 A. M. to 12 Noon 1:00 M. to 2:30 A. M. 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 7 DOUGLA 0 1:00 M. to 2:30 A. M. AUTO Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, the Only Race Member of the Collegiate Alumnae of Woman's Colleges, Authores of Twentieth Century Literature OMAHA VISITORS RETURN HOME Mrs. Moss and Mrs. J. D. Wright of Omaha, Neb., returned to their home in the West after a short stay in this city last Thursday evening on the 11:30 Illinois Central train. They were much tired, but glad to start homeward, as well as sorry that their guests were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. llam Morse, 4740 Fifth avenue, who entertained them highly. Thursday morning they were escorted through the city, shown the stockyards, and then through the Y. M. C. A. building by a member of the Defender staff. In the afternoon they were taken down the campus, where they spent a lunch shopping, pausing long enough to see the wonderful painting, "The Return from Calvary." They left Omaha five weeks ago to spend a week at the Mardi Gras at New Orleans, but were so royally entertained that they spent three weeks there, coming back by the way of Birmingham, Atlanta, Wash. to New York, Cleveland and Middleport, Ohio where she taught school for nineteen years before her marriage. Mrs. Moss' owner of a large bakery in Omaha. Mrs. Wright is a widow who has extensive property holdings in Omaha. ORESTES HOOD IS Gary Uplift Association Resumes Meetings During Week—Samuel Eaton Celebrates Ninety-Eighth Birthday. Gary, Ind, April 2—Mrs. J. Shively of Chicago, was in the city last Sunday, the guest of her friends, Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Stewart of South Washington street. * * * Samuel Ecton celebrated his ninety-eight birthday last Thursday. Mr. Ecton is doubtless the oldest man in Gary and yet is hearty and energetic. Mr. Ecton is the father of Mrs. E. E. Lytle, he comes from Greensburg schools. He comes from Greensburg, son-in-law James, Mrs. Lytle, son-in-law Mr. Meadows of Greensburg, and several friends helped him to celebrate his birthday anniversary. He received many gifts. * * * Mrs. Elias Powell of Hobart spent the first part of last week with her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Hood and her friends, Mrs. A. K. Russell and Mrs. Amanda J. Simpson. * * * Mrs. Swain, who has been ill for a few weeks, is improving and hopes to be out soon. For now he has been received by J. E. McCougherty to the Thomas, who formerly lived here and is some better, but will leave the latter part of this month for New Mexico or Arizona to regain his health. * * * Mr. Anderson, custodian at the Commercial Club, to be at the bedside of his father, who is quite ill. * * * Mrs. Cooper of South Washington street, has returned from Chicago where she attended Mrs. Brown prior to the report that Mrs. Brown withdrew. The report successfully. * * * The Men's League, which has not been meeting for some months, resumed its meeting last Sunday afternoon at 1525 Washington street, its usual place of meeting. They rendered a program and had as a speaker Orestes Hood of Gary. Mr. Hood was principal of a school in East St. Louis and received electrical training at Purdue university. Since coming to Gary he has been the plant manager. He addresses the league on behalf, "The Significance of Dreams," at 4 o'clock. The league meets the second and fourth Sundays in each month. * * * C. L. Nunn was in Chicago last Tuesday on business. * * * Mr. Crawford has accepted a position at the Gary Hotel. * * J. P. Norwood spent last-Sunday in Chicago with friends and will sing at the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon. American Hair Grower, 25c and 50c. More popular because it gives results. Druggists. Le Service AND TOURING CARS WEBB 3445 S. State Street on, NORMAL 1563 DOUGLAS DOUGLAS DAUXD AMERICAN GIANTS BEAT PORTLAND, P.L. CHAMPIONS AMERICAN GIANTS BEAT PORTLAND, P.L. CHAMPIONS Foster's Men, in Fine Form, Land on Coast Team and Are Winners of Opening Game of Annual Series, 4 to 2. BALL LOSES HARD GAME. Twelve-Inning Contest Goes Against Him 1 to 0 - Glants Will Open on Home Grounds Sunday, April 25 - Record-Breaking Crowd Will Greet Them. The American Giants opened their annual series against the Portland team. After a few days' rest and visiting the fair at 'Frisco they have set down to business. Last Thursday at Fresno, Cal, they trimmed the champions of the Pacific League 4 to 2, with Walter Ball in the Box. San top did the receiving. Higginbotham and Carlsie worked against them. The latter was with the Cleveland American League team. The score: R.H.E. Glants. . . . 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 - 4 1 2 3 Portland. . . 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 - 2 5 0 Portland Wins Friday. Raily Portland took a ninth-inning rally and won from the Glants 4 to 3. Portland, who had the White Sox eat- ing catches on the ground but when the Glants, w outhit the coast champions, got to him in the eighth inning he was supplanted by Evans. Wickware and Whitworth twirled for the Glants, while Santop caught. The score: R.H.E. Portland. .2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 - 4 6 1 Glants. . . 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 - 0 3 1 2 Saturday at the town the Giants played rings around the Portland team, winning by the score of 11 to 1. Gatewood was in Iqno form and held the champions to one lone tally, while he made a two-bagger, and McNair, Hill and Barber also hit for two hits, Coveleski pitched against them, while Carish again caught. The former was the pitcher who, pitching for the Philadelphia Nationals, put a clown in the New York City years ago and was instrumental in the Chicago Cubs winning the National League championship. He then went bad the next season and was shipped south. He was next heard of with the Detroit Americans. The score: R. H. E. Giants. . . 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 4 - 11 17 Portland. . . 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 4 - 1 2 4 Monday at Fresno the Giants lost their hardest-fought game. With Walter Ball pitching finely and the Giants using every possible means to win, fate turned against them, and the coast champions, playing grand ball behind Leonard, the former Boston American pitcher, won a twelve-inning game 1 to 0. Fisher of last year's Cleveland Americans caught for Portland. The lone tally came when a six-foot tally right field and a six-foot fice tally the twelfth decided the game. The Giants played an erroneous game and collected ten bingles, while Portland was contented with seven. Wonderful fielding and two lightning double plays saved the game for Portland. Y. M. C. A. BOYS LEADING IN CHECKER CONTEST George M. Tanner, City Checker Champion, Plays Nightly Exhibition Games. The Y. M. C. A. checker tournament has been quite interesting and very closely contested. The "Y" boys ran away with the R. & F.'s at the start and kept at a good safe distance during the early part of the contest, but at this writing there is a difference of just five games after a week's playing in the score. Many visitors have come to see the games, which will end next week. George M. Tanner, "city checker champion," plays nightly exhibition games. All comers invited to see if they can score on him. Each side is fighting like Troops to win. A. J. Nimrod, manager. MRS. LANGSTON CALLED TO "CINOI", O Mother of Well-Known Chicago Club Woman III. Mrs. Katherine Langston, of Evans avenue, Kenwood, is at her home in Mt. Auburn, where her mother is ill. Mrs. Langston is secretary and treasurer of the Friday Afternoon Whist Club, which passed resolutions of symp- pathy at their last meeting. FRENCH TAUGHT AT HOME French lessons at home, day or night, to suit pupils. Charles St. telephone Douglas 2445 between de Paris, phone Douglas 2445 between p. m.: 3525 Prairie avenue. 2 3 7 4 1 0 4. Department of Health Points Out Easy Plan to Prevent Loss of Life and Property-Laws Prohibit Installation of Wooden Sinks. (Press Service, Department of Health). The installation of o wooden sinks and wooden laundry tubs in places of habitation has been prohibited for many years by the plumbing ordinances and laws of Chicago, and of many of the large cities. More recently it has been extended to include the taurants. The reason for such action is self-evident to those who have had experience in the installation of plumbing fixtures. Wooden sinks necessarily have sharp corners which are hard to clean. Hot water is more readily absorbed than cold water; and hot, greasy water is readily absorbed by wooden receptacles, providing the material for putrefaction and the process of cay. A wooden sink out of use for a short time dries out and the consequent warping opens the seams and also causes cracks or splits. These open joints or splits provide ready means for deeper saturation of the wood and more deeply seated putrefaction chambers where the processes of decay are hidden. Wood that is seated in a cay is less accessible in a decayed or "riven" condition, emits a "sour smell," and is nausea. Metal-lined sinks are not better than unlined, and in most cases are infinitely worse. The metal lining, whether it be sheet copper or lead, is very soon pierced or perforated by usage, causing leaks which may result in the loss of material over length of time. The foul liquid waste between the sheet metal and the wood is confined in a dark, practically airtight space, affording ideal grounds for action by the anerobic bacteria, which speed up the process of decay. Saturated wooden sinks, tubs or vats are a nuisance. The use of such materials is necessary for dishwashing purposes, which speed up the process equally suitable can be provided at practically the same cost. Sheet metal sinks, tubs or vats can be used for the same purpose and will not be any more destructive to china or glassware than if made of wood. Enamelled iron or earthenware sinks can be used and the glassware and china protected from corrosion. The use of suitable mats or woven-wire guards which can be supplied at relatively small cost. If you have the hibernating habit try sleeping in a bedroom with the windows open. You will feel so much better that you will not go back to sleeping in an airtight box. You will be in the city of New York were started or caused by children playing with matches. As a safety-first proposition keep the matches where the children cannot get at them, and thus prevent loss of life and suffering. The community that has a cleanup day once a year has not yet touched the high-water mark of cleanliness. WIZARD OF TUSKEGEE TALKS ON HEALTH Nation-Wide Agitation Culminates in Observance of National Health Activities By R. W. Thompson. Baltimore, Md., April 2—The National Health Week centered about the Memorial City, with the founder of the movement, Dr. Booker T. Washington as the stellar attraction. The campaign for better health for the race in this vicinity was given a brilliant start on Wednesday evening last at Bethel A. M. E. Church through a monster Public Health Conference, led by Harold and Colored Health Association, ordered a direct medical and Chirurgical Faculty or Maryland. The nation-wide agitation on this subject, culminating in a general observance of a "National Health Week," set apart at the suggestion of Dr. Booker T. Washington and fostered by the National Negro Business League, was given especial impetus in Baltimore by the presence of the "Wizard of Tuskegee" in perennial business management is congratulating itself in this moment in thus being able to focus the eyes of the health seeking millions of the continent upon Baltimore during this momentous period. All roads led to Bethel Church Wednesday night, at 5 o'clock the corner of Drudl Hill avenue and Lanvale streets was blocked with a dense mass of people, numbering fully 6,000, striving for entrance to the immense structure. Probably gained admission, packer, floor, and foot traffic as well as filling every inch of space in the corridors and rooms connecting with the main auditorium. Thousands were turned away from the doors, but waited in the vicinity for two hours, vainly hoping for a chance to get on the inside. The eagerness to hear the message of Dr. Booker T. Washington, displayed by the best citizens of both races on this occasion, testifies significantly the race's natural heedlessness and to the enthusiastic interest all are taking in his campaign for better health conditions for the people of the entire country. JACK JOHNSON WILL WIN SAYS FLANAGAN Great Trainer Arrives to Help Champion—Willing to Wager $10,000 He Wins—Cubans Excited Over Fight—President Declares April 5 Holiday. (Special to Chicago Defender.) Tampa, Fla., April 1—Jock Johnson will win. So said the great trainer, Tom Flanagan, as he sailed for Havana, Cuba, on the steamer Olivette, which had on board many notables for the bout. Tom Flanagan goes to put the finishing touches on the champs, at the request of Johnson himself. Tom is the best conditioner of athletes in this country. With Flanagan the man who bought the site where the fight is, he bought a short time ago for $20,000, and he man behind Curley Brown in the interprise. Flanagan said: "Johnson is all right, and he will be all right. He never has dissolved, and today is the best champion that we ever had." He admitted that Johnson tired in the bout with Moran in Paris, but said that he had put up a great fight. When they tried to show him that Johnson might fire and that Willard would take him, going more than an hour, he did not worry. Willard cannot stand what Johnson has to offer him in that first hour, and I am sure that he will win." All Havana Will Attend Fight All Havana Will Attend Fight. Planagan is willing to bet any part of $10,000 that Johnson wins. Leonard is traveling with Planagan and Mister Miller, who are on two or two on Willard, but each wants the best of the price. Planagan is willing at $ 5 to 1, but Leonard wants 2 to 1. Hence the money will probably wait till they land in Havana. President Monocal has set aside the fifth of April as a legal holiday after the promoters had postponed the date on account of Sunday being the last day of the races. That means that all Havana will be looked to pick up as soon as the top of the States reach Havana. Prices already have begun to take a leap on the island. HOW TO ADDRESS MAIL. For prompt attention to all communications by mail please address "The Chicago Defender." Letters addressed to individuals are oftimes delayed. Avoid this and address your mail matter as directed. 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., 7 to 9 p. m. Phones: Douglas 1248 Automatic, 77-810 3401 STATE STREET Residence, 4630 Evans Ave., Chicago Phone Kenwood 5466 PHONE DOUGLAS 5150 EYE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT Spencer C. Dickerson M. D. "SCIENTIFIC REFRACTION" 3601 So. State Street HOURS 11 a. m. p. m. CHICAGO TRY IT! 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McFarla FINE MILLINERY Foothills --- Around and About Chicago Personal Mention, Social and Other News In Short Paragraphs President Allen of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., and his wife are Chicago visitors this week and are the guests of Mrs. Harry Stanton Brown, $242 Calumet avenue. Attorney S. D. Redmond, Jackson, Miss., is the guest of Charles B. Travis, the real estate broker, $333 State street. The visitor had his high-geared automobile shipped here and the two friends are doing the town in style. Mr. M. T. Bailey is expecting Col. Giles B. Jackson and a delegation of the representatives of Virginia business men and women in the city in about ten days. Mr. James P. Norwood of Gary, Ind., was in the city this week on business. Mr. John B. Travis, $355 Dearborn street, has been serving the commonwealth as petit juror for the last two weeks. Miss Maude J. Roberts, 3231. New non avenue, entertained Miss Helen Hagan on last Sunday morning. Friday evening Miss Hagan was the guest of the Etude Club, which met at the home of Miss Roberts. Mr. William M. Gales, who came about ten days ago to attend the funeral of his step-mother, Mrs. Mary O. Gales, is still in the city. Mrs. T. B. Macon, who has been on a visit to Bradwood and Farina, Ill., in the interest of club work, has returned to the city. Mrs. S. E. Roberts of Kansas City, Kan., sister of Mrs. M. Henry, 6138 Carpenter street, is in the city visiting for a few days. She came to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, M. Henry. Mr. Wallace Rice closed the series of Lenten addresses at the Y. M. C. A. on Tuesday evening. His subject was "Poetry and Education," and it was quite interesting. Rev. J. B. Colbert, former pastor of Walters A. M. E. Zion church, spent a few days in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Jackson, 3242 State street. Rev. Colbert is the leading candidate for bishop and was successful in bringing the next general conference to his new home town, Louisville, Ky., in 1916. Mr. E. J. Tutson, 3333 State street, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Warfield, 765 N. Limestone street, Lexington, Ky., where he will remain until after Easter. Mr. and Mrs. Prather C. Stevens of 877 Rush street entertained at dinner on Monday evening, March 29th, Mrs. Ida Stokes Bailor, Miss Leonora Curry, Mrs. H. Carter and Little Marie Harris a six-course dinner. After congratulating the hostess for her culinary skill the guests were entertained with music, vocal and instrumental. Mrs. Green, South Ada street, entertained the Ladies' Aid Society on Wednesday afternoon, when Mrs. W. N. Hill, the president, outlined a program of work for the year. Monday W. W. Talley was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Brown and her sister, Miss Iva Dorsay, at their mother's residence, 1011 Aberdeen street. Drs. A. L. Smith, H. Reginald Smith and Paul Crostwait were speakers at St. Mark's M. E. church luncheon afternoon. Their talks on health were very interesting. On last Thursday evening, March 25, eighteen senior pupil pupils of Mrs. Etta A. Cross gathered at her home, $242 State street, and tendered her a grand surprise party, reminding her of her birthday. Miss Marguerite Hall of Aurora, Ill., was in the city last week to visit her sister, Mrs. Leva Manzon, 3346 Prairie avenue, and her brother, Mr. Lloyd O. Hall, of the Wabash avenue association. Miss Hall received many social courtesies while here. Julius N. Avendorph was the guest of George Bonds at dinner on Friday evening at "Mexican" Frank's place at 35th and State streets, which, by Splaesd two-fat building, brick, 5 $1,000 brown-boot house $1,000 brown-boot house 3,500 the way, is one of the finest places in the city. Mr. Avendorph was well cared for during the absence of his family, by his many friends offering to entertain him. Sunday he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson, to dinner. On Saturday evening he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. McGowan at dinner. The Misses Perry will entertain in honor of Miss Georgina Richey, Thursday, April 8, at Carter Villa, 3258 Rhodes avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cole, 3715 State street, recently of Council Bluff, Iowa, celebrated their first year's anniversary last week. There were sixteen present. Drs. U. G. Dalley, Theo. Magee and S. C. Dickerson spoke last Sunday at St. John's church in Englewood on the subject of health. Messrs. DeWitt Curtis and William P. Bell left the city Sunday night for Hot Springs, Ark., where they will spend a month rusticating, in addition to taking a course of baths. Mrs. Geo. A. Teney, 3447 Prairie avenue, leaves Saturday to spend three weeks visiting relatives in St. Joseph, Mo., and Topeka, Kan. David Burris celebrated his birthday last Saturday in a very quiet and unassuming manner, but a party of his friends gathered around him to extend congratulations but no one in the party could figure his correct age and David was too foxy to commit himself. Dr. D. H. Anderson was to have left the city Saturday night for Boston, Mass., but on account of matters that he could not arrange which would permit him being away from the city for length of time, he was compelled to postpone the trip. Miss Hildagard Williams will return to her home from Wilberforce University to take care of her mother, who is ill at her residence, 3567 Forest avenue. Mr. Will Long of Lake Geneva, Wis., proprietor of the Lincoln cafe, will arrive in the city of the 5th from Hot Springs, where he has been spending the winter. He will be in the city for three or four days and hopes to see all of his old friends. He can be found at Cole & Catlin Hotel. Mrs. Fred Carey, 2637 La Salle street, entertained a few friends at her residence Thursday evening, the day being her birthday. Many of her late husband's friends called and the evening was spent in pleasant reminiscences of the days when Fred Carey was the most popular man in Chicago. Mme. Lee Roberts, 4529 Vincenten avenue, has gone to Nashville, Tenn., for a short stay and from there she will be the guest of relatives and friends at Hendersonville, Tenn. Dr. Sarah H. Fitzbubler, who has practiced medicine for the past 20 years in Louisville, Ky., has bought a beautiful home on Bowen avenue and moved to this city. The free recitals at the Wabash Avenue association are very popular. Four big artists will appear on the program next Thursday evening at 5:15 p. m. A. L. McBride will make a trip to Benton Harbor Saturday in order to look the resort over and see what are the possibilities of an early opening. Incidentally he will reserve space for the opening. George Bonds, a prince of good fellows, and one of the best-hearted men in Chicago, will make a flying trip to New York within a few days, to meet a party of friends who came from Cuba. Gentry Murry had a birthday on the first of April and it was surprising how many of his friends he tried to fool as to his age, but the old saying held good—it is easy to fool some of the people, and so on. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith of Buffalo, N. Y., who have been visiting the city, will now reside here. They are quees of Mrs. Smith's aunt, Mrs. C. Hyatt, 2325 Wabash avenue. In response to an invitation, Miss Eddie Lange made a brief visit to Indianapolis, Ind., as guest of Mrs. S. McClure (nee Henderson). Miss Lange returned to her home, 4213 Cal umet avenue, Monday evening highly elevated over her visit. A relative, Mr. Lewis Fisher of Louisville, Ky., was also a guest of Mrs. McClure and assisted in making Miss Lange's visit a pleasant one. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Williams and family are snugly established in their new home at 3551 Prairie avenue. The Ladies' Courts of Herolines of Jericho of the Chicago district assembled at Quain Chapel last Sunday evening to listen to the annual sermon as Palm Sunday is set apart as custom for that observance. A number of persons passing through the city and making brief visits stopped at 3252 Wabash avenue. Mr. McClure, Montreal, Portland, Ore.; Mr. Hermit Smith, Washington, D. C.; Mr. Dillard, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, Buffalo, N.Y. Miss Mabelle Smith will be in the city the last of May to have her trouser seau made. She will be among the early June brides. Mrs. H. S. Smith paid her daughter a visit a week ago at Indianapolis, Inc. We wish to call the attention of barbers to a fine money-making opportunity. We are particularly furnished barber shop and pool room at 5148 State street. This is an old stand on a good corner. Everything ready for business. All you do is pay your rent and get busy. No debts and no loss of time. See adv. on page 3. Mr. Ruben Espy, brother of John T. Espy, of 2728 Wabash avenue, arrived in the city this week from the Philippines with the help of the American embassy on the Islands. After a brief visit with his brother and wife, he will leave for his home in Georgetown, Ky., where his parents reside. NEWS OF THE SICK List of Your Friend Under a Physician's Care. Call us or in the Hospice at Hospice Mrs. Fannie Williams, 3414 State street, is improving after an operation performed by Dr. U. G. Dalley. Mr. George Jacobs of the American Building and one of the boys on the Alton R. R., and Mrs. Florence Washington, 49th and Dearborn streets, are improving under the care of Dr. J. Long Croker. Mrs Irene Howard, cornetist, has arrived home to have an operation performed on her finger for a bone felon. Mrs. Nettie Matthews was taken quite ill away from home and had to be brought to her home at 2346 Dearborn street. She is secretary of Sinai tabernacle. Mrs. Hannah Casey, 58 West 36th street, a member of Unique temple, is ill. Mrs. Laura Williams of the same number is still confined to her bed. She is a member of Sinai and Unique temples. Mrs. Charles Walker (nee Kitty Saunders), who was under treatment about two months at Provident hospital, is improving rapidly and has returned to her home, 3358 Dearborn street. Mrs. Elise Hall has again returned home from Provident hospital and is improving nicely. Mrs. Katie Wade of East 35th street is now convivacescent from her recent illness. Mr. Marcellus Vaughn, 3318 Vernon avenue, is improving from a fracture of shoulder. Mrs. George Green, 3213 Calumet avenue, has been ill several days. Mr. Samuel Stevens is ill at County hospital. HYDE PARK NEWS Miss Genovia Nettles of Lincoln Institute is spending the spring vacation at home with her mother, 6338 Kirkwood avenue. * * Misses Brown, Mrs. Harvey and Siegel spent a very pleasant evening at the danceing class Thursday evening and expressed their desire to return soon. * * Mrs. McCray, 6516 Harper avenue, was hostess to the Colored Women's Thompson Political club of the Sixth ward, Thursday afternoon, March 25th. * * Mrs. Susle Thomas, owner of the Lakeside Inn, 6536 Lake business, was hostess to the Buskiness Women's club of Hyde Park, of which Mr. A. L. Williams was chairman and organizer. Mr. A. J. Gordon, known as "Mexican Frank," who recently opened the new cafe, corner 35th and State streets, had a formal opening of the place Thursday, April 1st. Throughout the day and evening crowds of people not only paid their respects but had dinner and luncheons at this, the most delightful place in the country to dine. The ladies were greatly pleased with the beautiful made flowers, the material which came from abroad. Mrs. A. J. Gordon made the flowers souvenirs of the place. When it was learned that such beautiful tokens were presented by Mrs. Gordon, streams of ladies flocked to the place. Mr. Gordon invites the public to patronize his place, the most up-to-date in the country. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER MANY CHICAGO MEN TO JOIN BENEDICTS AFTER EASTER "Marry Now or Never," New Slogan—Well-Known Young Men to Porsake the Troubles of Single Life for the Alluring Promises of "Double Blessedness." Now that the hard winter season is over, business is is "picking up," and good returns are being realized from recent investments, a number of young men who are eligible for marriage have decided to forsake the lonesome, perilous and expensive paths of single life and are recklessly throwing themselves in the way of Dan Cupid. This gentleman, they say, is captain of a bark that leads to a havened called Double Blessedness, and they all want to get board. They are the woods are full of young men and bachelors seeking helpmates, and, as they term it, everlasting joy, happiness and solace. Whew! Reports are that young Mr. Hall, a prosperous and intelligent young fellow, is tiring of single life and will before the summer is over step off with a charming debanute of recent years. Dr. Harry Garnes, president of the Matrimony Club, says that more young men must marry this summer, and that he knows two—one in particular for whom he will be the best man. Mr. Wilson, who is popular with the girls and quite an interesting character, is said to be making up his mind and has serious intentions. There are four young doctors who want their children who are in the mood. They say that they need to be a big success in their profession they must be married. Several girls are awaiting with abated breath for the proposal. Most of the fellows when asked what kind of weddings they would have declared simple weddings. One young man declared he merely wanted the "preacher-man" and a few friends, that his bride must look as pretty and that he should not have wanted the impression of that occasion to last all of his life. Bachelors in Line. The bachelors are not to be outdone. Many of them claim they, too, are tired of "doing the Stroll," that they have seen everything, and are now determined to make a home. From all there will be many surprises among the other Easter, for the slogan among them is "Marry now or never." GUESS WHO DEPARTMENT The W. P. doll is who says she doesn't need your nerve. We give you credit for your nerve. I. C., but you'll be crying soon. The dude is who has to go to Fifty-third school. We reason G. H., has the fair doll, A. K., attracted your attention. The dolls are who make all the parties dressed up. M. M, M. K, you sure do hold 'en. The dude is who has other dudes kicking themselves when they see him. We reason G. H., has the fair doll, A. M, J. T., we all envy you. The fair, tanningal high-brow is who is so easily tanned. K. M, why is it? The doll is who is fast recovering and will soon be able to go out. M. M is the wonderful doll. You who tries to be good but her flirting habit just won't behave. A. B. is she. The doll is who played so charmingly in reception last Thursday. A. B. is the doll. The dude is who was all ready to take the job. He is the one he found out that M. W. had beat him to it. This is the 20th century, A. S. and he is good to be. Good to be. Are you going to keep them, A. B. and L. C. A. B. and L. C. The other dots are feoulous of, A. L. M. M. K. M. are the wonderful trip. A. L. M. M. K. M. are never seen any more. Where are you, E. L. The doll is who was seen with the old staircase on Sunday. Do you still love him, M. S. The Collegen School dude is in who hold a job in the school. A. W., or someone else will grab her. By Lloyd M. Arrington. Montgomery, April 2. — The Knights of Pythiah holds their thirty-fifth anniversary Program was as follows: Epistle Church. Program was as follows: 1d, song by choir; 3d, introduction of Master of Coremites Sir Morrens N. 1d, song by captioning lyrics by Rev. L. C. H. Changyuan N. 1d, song by: 3d, welcome address by Miss Almetta Goldsmith; 5th, response by Sir Morris Smith; 9th, paper by Miss Mimle Mimle; 12th, response by Harmony, Mrs. W. M. Inwerson; 12th, paper, Success of Juveniles, Mrs. Josephson; 15th, solo by Alma White; 17th, Palm Sunday Epistle H. Ward; 18th, sermon by Rev. W. M. Madison, Jr., pastor of the Day Street Baptist Church; 16th, collection $43.50. W. Madison, Jr., collection $11.60, balance to Hale's infirmity. THE HIGH-BROWN We have opened "The High-Brown" display room No. 5, at 3519 State Street, for the purpose of showing you the ORIGINAL 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. Simple Marriage Messrs. Vincent Saunders and the Dancing Five months ago Mr. Vincent Saunders their Laurel Dancing Academy in sequence of previous popularity and attendance, but, as in all cases of success. However, in this case it came pected. The owner of the hall not the dollars for four nights a month decided large for one night and suggested the rental might be doubled (and also the wise) and their attendance cut into by the Laurel management, whereupon class entirely. The illustration in this However, it did not pan out as was classes were started on the vacant n fazed by schools running on legitimate the complimentary system. Complaint there until finally the crowds became with the good gradually weeding out of affairs and the insincerity of the and Mr. Saunders to move back to the orately beautified. Every effort we combine to employ Laurel attaches, because of an announcement made for ful for Laurel contributions to their salaries, has been secured. On the c the Dreamland the proprietors were under penalty of having the lights not not materialize. The opening night I select assemblage. Delightful parties son beginning immediately after Ea Laurel Dancing Academy, Masonic Day evening. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, REQUIRED BY THE A of the Chicago Defender, published weekly Editor—R. S. Abbott, Chicago, Ill. Managing Editor—J. Hockley Smiley Business Manager—R. S. Abbott, Chicago Owners: (If a corporation, give its stockholders holding 1 per cent or more portion, give names and addresses of Known bondholders, mortgages, are none, or more of total amount of bonds, are none, so state.)—There are none. Sworn to and subscribed before me (Seal.) Messrs. Vincent Saunders and Alonzo Young Against the Dancing Combine. Five months ago Mr. Vincent Saunders and Mr. Alphonso Young opened their Laurel Dancing Academy in Johnson's Dreamland Hall. In consequence of previous popularity and excellent management they enjoyed large attendances, but, as in all cases of success, there is bound to be some jealousy. However, in this case it came from an angle where it was least expected. The owner of the hall not being satisfied with a rental of eighty dollars for four nights a month decided that the Laurel attendance was too large for one night and suggested taking another night. In order that his rental might be doubled (and also that his tenant's expenses might be likewise) and their attendance cut into half. This of course was not listened to by the Laurel management, whereupon an effort was made to break up the class entirely. The illustration in this column is more expressive than words. However, it did not pan out as was intended, and immediately several new classes were started on the vacant nights. The Laurel Academy not being ELIJAH H. JOHNSON 300 52 STREET 31 Kenya, Swaziland ELIJAH H. JOHNSON 300 52 STREET 31 Kenya, Swaziland ELIJAH H. JOHNSON 300 52 STREET 31 Kenya, Swaziland Susan, Alphonse Young & Vincent Sandsore. Gentlemen: In accordance with agreement you are hereby given five days notice, that appellation for use of hall, ground floor 3020 North State Street, aligned ang. 17-1914 and accepted by me ang. 17th-1914 in consulted on account of interference with us help in performance of duty by Mr. Alphonse Young in hall above mentioned, on night of Nov. 4, 1914. You and your slea will be delivered from one or hall after Nov. 18th-19th. Raspa4612112 One of the methods used in effort to break or the Lawell Glass after most plumbing was not cut into but was always held in a place near the head of the lawell managers. Mr. Alphonse has had access to the house of a special police officer on this duty. The lawell Glass must cater to those who required a follow-up. To maintain discretion. fazed by schools running on legitimate basis, a new plan was hit upon, being the complimentary system. Complimentary tickets were scattered here and there until finally the crowds became a mixture of good, bad and indifferent, with the good gradually weeding out and never returning. It was this state of affairs and the insincerity of the hall management that caused Mr. Young to move back to the Masonic Hall, which has been elaborately beautified. The dance made by the Dancing School combine to employ Laurel attaches. One of the reasons because of an announcement made for another class and the music ungrateful for Laurel contributions to their success, lured by promises of enormous salaries, has been secured. On the closing night of the Laurel Academy in the Dreamland the proprietors were dared to make a removal announcement under penalty of having the lights extinguished. However, the threat did materialize. The opening night at the Masonic brought together a most successful team. The being arranged for the spring season beginning immediately after Easter, to match the Laurel Orchestra. Laurel Dancing Academy, Masonic Hall, 3956 South State street, every Friday evening. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC., REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST, 24, 1912, of The Chicago Defender, published weekly at Chicago, for April 1, 1915. Editor—R. S. Abbott, Chicago, Ill. Managing Editor—J. Hoeckey Smiley, Chicago, Ill. Business Manager—R. S. Abbott, Chicago, Ill. Publisher—R. S. Abbott, Chicago, Ill. Owners: (If a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders holding 1 per cent of the amount of stock. If not a corporation, give names and addresses of individual owners)—R. S. Abbott, 3159 State St. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders, holding 1 per cent of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or if there are none, so state)—There are none. R. S. ABOTT, Editor and Owner. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of March, 1915. MICHAEL J. O'MALLEY, Notary Public. (Seal) (My commission expires March 5, 1916.) CLOSE SCHOOLS New Orleans, La., April 2.—Dr. Booker T. Washington was here this week for the dedication of Carnegie library for Afro-Americanians. The school board ordered a holiday for the Afro-American schools so that the LOANS $10 to $100 CUP cup furniture, Plane, Ecx., and Plain Note Quick, Polite Service and Strictly Private BAKER & CO. 105 W. Monroe St. Cor. Clark Fifth Floor Phone Randolph 2308 This company is commanded by the Chicago Metropolitan HIGH-BROWN The High-Brown" display purpose of showing you the BROWN FACE stations on the market sold "Brown Skin" and simi WAR pupils attending them could participate in the ceremonies. It was one of the biggest affairs ever witnessed in the country. Americans were the chief participants. BARBERS, ATTENTION HERE'S YOUR CHANCE FOR RENT Store an completely furnished, 2=chair, Barber Fittures and a chair in furniture. Cash register, safe, show case, stove, gas lamps, chairs, clock—being ready for business. All for $45.00. Old stand, next to the corner. 5011 FIFTH AVENUE, (First Flat) ESTABLISHED 1865 CALL Douglas 727 Auto. 71-629 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 C. C. Hotel @ Buffet Real Estate Bargai 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. Term $350 cash, balance monthly. Price $4,000. Rhodes Ave., near 67th St. A cozy 7-room bric house, all modern; hardwood floors and finish; elect lights; hot water heat. This beautiful home on sized lot. Price $3,950. Vernon Ave., near 31st St. Lot 30x164, with 2-f building; 7 and 8 rooms; hot water heat; in f Price $6,500. N. A. A. C. P. DOES VAST AMOUNT OF GOOD IN YEAR'S WORK Reports at Third Annual Meeting of Chicago Branch Shows That Association Has Been Doing Effective Work Throughout the County—Ward Off Adverse Legislation. Detailed reports read at the third annual meeting of the Chicago branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Abraham Lincoln Center, Sunday evening, showed that the Association has accomplished much good during the last year. 'The report of the national branch read by Dr. Charles E. Bentley gave credit for the defeat of considerable adverse legislation attempted throughout the country to the activities of the association. Special monarch was made of the branch at Washington, D. C. The report of the local branch was read by its secretary, Mr. Thomas W. Allison. Interesting Program. The meeting drew an audience that comfortably filled the main auditorium. Judge Edward Osgood Brown presided. The program was as follows: Prayer by Rev. Eugeno Lawrence; introductory address; secretary's report, Mr. Thomas W. Allison; violin solo, Carroll Dickerson; remarks, Judge Robert McCurdy; address, Past Progress and New Visitation; Isaac Fisher, editor the Neo-Groar Farm, Truckee, Ocala, soprano solo, Miss Maude Roberts, trained by T. Theo. Taylor; race moles by Mrs. Alexander Forster of Boston, and the benediction by Rev. Jenifer. New Directors Elected. Mr. Fisher was the principal speaker of the evening. His subject permitted the presentation of figures demonstrating race progress and the indulgence in many bright views of the future. Allen J. Carter, son of Chief Justice Orin S. Carter of the Illinois Supreme Court, of Churchill and M. A. Hirschle were elected to Chicago organization to succeed Mrs. Emmons Blaine, Charles R. Crane and Charles T. Hallman, who resigned. HARRIS BARRETT DEAD. Hampton, Va., April 2. (Special.)—Harris Barrett, a graduate and employee of Hampton Institute, died in this city Wednesday, March 24th. Mr. Barrett was one of the noted men of the state head state of the G. U. O. of O. F. and actively connected with many business enterprises. THE SHOW PLACE OF THE BLO To speak of "show places" alc. State street, the establishment is ge- erally thought to be along the "Stroll, but this story tells of a real show place away from the bright lights o that district. The place in question is the Beauty Shop of Mrs. Mary J.F.Parke, 4718 State Store. A month has hardly passed since the doors were thrown trict pla ques the Sh Mrs J.F. 478 stro mon h a pa sinc door th Mrs. Mary J. F. Parks. Mrs. Mary J. F. Parks. open to the public, yet this very modern little place, devoted to all branches of the art of beauty culture, has attracted great attention. So attractive is the place, its interior finished entirely in white, that passengers on the street cars have inquired about it. Naturally a reporter for the Chicago Defender paid this place a visit. He had visited many orders but this one stands out among places of its kind. Its perfect appointment, its brilliant illumination and the generous use of white enamel invites inspection and the caller in need of such services knows that they are talking with an expert in the first talk with Mrs. Parke. EASTER AT ST. THOMAS. HUNDRED CONFIRMED There will be beautiful services at St. Thomas' Episcopal church on Easter Sunday. There will be special services at 11 o'clock. The church will be beautifully decorated and Father Massiah will preach the Easter sermon, and special music by the choir. Over 100 were confirmed" the bishop of the diocese on We day evening and baptizing last Sunday night. St. Thomas is progressing rapidly. LOCUST SCHOOL PREPARES PROGRAM FOR APRIL 8. Carnif, Ili, April 2—The following program will be rendered at the Locust will be held at the Highland Club on April 15, at the house of the Highland Club on April 15, at the club, selected; prayer by the chapel; routine of business; round table; presentation of Smokie Boy, opened by Mrs. Mary Mackenzie followed by members, each being five minutes' time to talk on the subject; distribution of Literature Bates; distribution of Literature secretary; remarks; announcement tournament. Mrs. Mattle Bledsoe will be meeting on "Little Builders," M Jenkins, Principal; Miss Lyda S. can, Record Secretary. THEATRICAL REVIEW The Grand. An excellent bill was presented the first half of this week, and was opened by Le Bruns in a sensational roler skating act. He was followed by Richard & Towell, whose vocal efforts were classy, but whose company fell a mile short. Wright proved to be one of the best dancing teams ever seen here, and introduced new versions of the fox trot and hostage. Oswald Jarrigan pleased with songs that were slightly rique; her accompanist was most proficient on the piano. The Three Rings were new, new aromatic and balancing features. ```markdown ``` The last half last week had Enoch, the human fish, whose main feat was staying under water for over three minutes at each performance. Morton & Wilson are a good act and are very talented, and the singing numbers were exceptional. The Stillo Comedy Co. in, "How Dunn Was Done," was pleasing. They were followed by Coates, Keane & Johnson, whose work was meritorious. The bill closed well, which were Trainel Iearns and the management which were excellent. The management announces that they will receive the returns by rounds of the world's championship light between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard on Monday afternoon. They will be read from the stage. The orchestra will play between rounds. Florence tharr, the champion heavy-weight high-hope comedienne, opened the bill here on Monday and her work was good. Ricks & Talbert, a comedian and actress, delivered and were well received. The big act was Jack Smith and Will Minor Cook in a black-faced skit called "The Two Street Cleaner" and Cook's vocal solos were highly appreciated. This is an act that is bound to make good. Butter & Johnson son, who closed the show, are above the average, and all in all, this was a great advance of advanced bills seen here in some time. The Old Monogram. "This house has undergone a complete rehodeling and presents a handsome appearance both inside and out. It is a room of light and gold, with a beautiful c floor. The entrance is solid gary, and the billing will be to the obtainable. The show Saturday ed "The King of Guance," a co-star of the movie "The Double Role," the great musical feature, "The Leopard's and 'Unfathiable to His Trust," its program includes the great musical "Ten Days," the Rudolph Thieves, international three-reel drama with a star Vilgraph cast; "Broncho y the Vigilante," and an edi-comedy called "In the Plumbers" been installed as a permanent f The Pekin. House has been doing a great lately, and the class booky spoons for H. Among the features down during the week were "The and of the Lost," "The Girl of Men Dend," "The Goldmaker's Fice," "The Lady of the Clouds, a Woman Tell," "The of Folly," Sunday brings the T. thriller, "Through Fire to The Phoenix Roland in "The Mystery of the saint," played by big audiences day, and was followed during his tour in 2014, featuring Edith Steiney in "Her Supreme Saccharides Chaplin in 'Caught in L,'" twice Rescued. Arthur in "Her Martyrdom," and Proudly brings the great firebomation, "The Devil." The R-willard championship fight received by rounds on Monday has been his life for this purpose, the same guaranteed. The Lincoln. Joseph has just had their new ing system completed, and will a newly decorated inside and The attendance has shown a great turn in the game, the g features presented during week were "Valor's Reward, "ruth about Dan Dennin, "i of Blaine," "The Bigot, Phantom Volln" and "His Part Sacrifice." Sunday brings Jef of the Western Boros Sloosely, "On the Western Bor and other features. The Washington. has been good during the week. Among the features “The Strength of the Week, ”In the Shadow of Death, ”In the Shadow of Death, ou, Hard Road," "The Hermit of Bird Island," "The Answer," "Rosa Bindy," "Where the Forest Ends," and Charles Chaplin in "The Champion." Sunday brings Grace Cunard and Frazella Ford in "The Curse of the Desert," "The Girl Detective" and other features. The States. The interior decorations here have completed and presents a beauty appearance. Business has never sued an insult, and the following re- sults have been the "Mystery," "The Final Reckon- Exploits of Elaine," "Her Bur- st," "The Rose of the Ranch," the Bell Rang," "The Woman ed," "The Reward," Mary in such a position," Doil," The Sunday speaks," Ivian Martin in "The vetus," a wonderful five six-reel sensation, "The Lineup at Police Headquarters," and others. The Atlas. On Monday Billie Ritchie in "After Her Millions," drew great. The following features were included in the booking during the week: "Sight of Bone," "The Son of His Father," "Charles Chaplin in "Dough and Dynamite," "The Black Box," "The Flash," "Peggy's Sweetheart," "Terror," "Won With Dynamite," "The Vaudrey Jewels," and Lew Dockesther in "Dum." It brings the great five-acted drama "Stop Thie," and other features. The Fountain. Business • continues good. Among the features run during the week were "Isaacson's Diamonds," Charles Chapin in "His Trying Place," "Her Trap," and "Heart-Solg Pictorial Weekly," the Secret Room, "The Black Box," No. 4, "An Amateur Prodigal," and "His Night Out." Sunday brings Charles Chapin in "The Champion," "Twice and one of George Ade's tables. A Note or Two. A. M. Helenbuck, better known to the members of the "profesh" as Hallback, is in town and has accepted contracts that will carry him over the entire Consolidated team. He has worked with the just season and just came from Butte, Mont. Wells & Wells are the star trapeze act with Tolliver's Big Tent aggregations, and writes in from Rome, Ga., that everything is sediments. He says "O hello" to his many friends, In and out. Tom Brown and Billy Johnson's Tombys Tabloid Co. are in, and it is rumored have disbanded. Brown & Johnson will team it soon and are being booked solid over the Western Vandeeville time. Harry Brown, the Georgia Indian cartoonist, is laying off a week, after an extremely busy season. This is covered next year, as the long jumps on the Consolidated team are very fallible. Watch for Dates Watch for the opening dates of Clarence Powers' Pickaninny Minstrels, en route east, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio. This is known to be one of the most beautiful shows now traveling. Twenty-five picks, beautiful scenery and costumes. Shattuck Comedy Four Among the attractions promised at the prominent "Stroll" theatres in the near future is the Shattuck Comedy Four. This high-class quartet is composed of the following: James R. Doughass, manager and barbone; Si C. Reates, second tenor; Walter R. Coates, first tenor; Sid A. Williams, basso. Harrison Emanuel Going to Washing- ton, D. C. Mr. Harrison Emanuel is going to play the role of the conductor which time he will appear in a post-Lenten concert. Mr. Erskine, Tate will take his place at the Grand Theatre. On the South Rudlow Circuit Week of March 29, 1915—Washington, D. C., S.-H. Duller Theater, Anthony & Washburn & Piper's Ideal Musical Company; Howard Theater, The Palvans, Fiddler & Shelton, Venable & Owens Trio; Baltimore, Mintz, & Reinhardt Theater, Co. Rhuland, Va.-Hippodrome Theater, Three Cuban Nightingales, Washburn & Piper, Roanoke, Va.-Boston Theater, Floyd & Jackson, Bake, Va.-Boston Theater, Photo Plays, Photo Plays, Philadelphia, Pa.-New Standard Theater, All star vaudeville, Danville, Va.-Columbia Theater, Edward & Hardie, Lynchburg, Va.-Forn Theater, Stock and Photo Plays, Square Theater, Martin & Motley Stock Co. Pittsburgh, Pa.-Star Theater, Davenport & Davenport, Pittsburg, Pa.-Lincoln Theater, Myers & Myers, Louisville, Ky.-Downtown Theater, Augusta, Ga.-New Globe Theater, Stock Company. NEW HOPE CHURCH HAS BIG RALLY. BY PROVIDENT HOSPI-TAL ALUMNAE NURSES Public Invitate to Dance with "Administering Angels of Health" at Dreamland Hall, Thursday, April 8—Pearland. The talk of the city is the Benefit Dance to be given by the Nurses of Provident Hospital Alumnae, for the National Medical. The dance will be Thursday evening, April 8, at Dreamland Hall. The dance will be the most largely attended of the season. Pearless orchestra will furnish the music, and all the latest dances will be played and the heart and patient will be there to help augment the fund to entertain the National Medical Association, which meets here in August. Miss Daley deliberately chose the whole alumnae association and working to make the dance a success. It will be the only big social function of Easter week. Many pretty gowns and hats will be worn. All the nurses will be off to be present. Don't forget the date, Thursday night, April 8, at Dreamland Hall. CARL, COT Mr. Cruz, Carl U5 stenographer, wh street: 31st street MOVES. the public as at 3109 9810 MISS HELEN HAGAN TO APPEAR APRIL 23 in Feature of All Race Composer's Concert, Orchestra Hall-Won $92, 000 for Her Concertes at Yale Conservatory. The one big post-Lenten concert of the season at Yale College of Golf Club, with the eminent composer, Wili Marion Cook of New York, conducting; Miss Maude J. Roberts, Chicago's sweet soprano; W. Henry Hackney, the giver, the concert; and Miss Marianne C. Hooker, the prize for Concerto from Yale Conservatory of Music. Miss Hagan will close the program with this Concerto. Tickets 60, $75, 1,500; box seating six, Y. M. C. 367, at 3007 Street street and Y. M. C. 367, at 3007 Street HERMAN DEVRIES HEARS CONCERT ARTIST Students of Opera Class in Fine Arts Building Hear Miss Hagan Play Her 'Own Concerto. Miss Maude J. Roberts, who has been extending social courtesies to Miss Helen Hagan, of Hartford, Conn., took the visitor to the Fine Arts building Wednesday morning in the Seeley Museum. Miss Roberts and spoken of Miss Hagan's musical ability and her teacher in Paris. The professor was conducting an opera class. He ceased immediately and spoke of Miss Hagan's winning performance. More words from Conservatory and Concerto written to receive her degree in Paris, France. Upon invitation she rendered an original selection which held her hearts enraptured. More words from Conservatory and Concerto presented exhibited at her wonderful technique and expression. Mr. Devries praised her to the highest and urged the class that they would miss a rare treat if they did not attend the Miss Hagan exhibition at Hartford at which time Miss Hagan and Miss Roberts will appear. AMATEUR MINSTRELS PREPARE FOR SHOW Members Hard at Work for Annual Benefit for Old Folks' Home—Invite Friends to Bring Whole Family. The amateur minstrels are hard at work preparing for their annual show and are invited to the benefits of Folks' Home. Owing to the fact that the minstrel club was unable to secure a hall large enough to accommodate their many friends for Easter Monday night, they are compelled to have the dance and show on the second Monday in April—Monday, April 12th—at the Amory Amy's Flower avenue near 23rd Street in New York, erected with beautiful scenery and 1,000 seats will be installed by Col. Franklin Dennison. The minstrel club is very anxious to increase their donation ($125) of last year, and ask their many friends to remember the date and bring the whole family. One of their friends will be the big dance to follow the show. Remember, your presence means a help to the Old Folks' Home. Never before in the history of the Wahash avenue department of the Y. M. C. A. has there gathered such an immense thrush of music loving people as filled the vast gymnasium Thursday of last week. The occasion was the free recital, one of a number of occasions the auspices of Cary B. Lewis, the man who man has the happy faculty of making whatever he takes bald of hum. Class is the slogan and only artists with a name and reputation find place on the programs, and these, let it be said to their credit, take pleasure in donating their services that the love of the audience all who seek. The artists appearing at the recent concert were showered with applause. Mrs. Willa Sloan, soprano, sang two numbers in her usual charming manner: Mrs. Catherine Carrere, a visitor from New Orleans, simply made the piano him and carrere, and the violinist all the pleasure. William Armstrong was declared by all to be 'cello artist par excellence, and the enthusiastic audience was loath to let him stop. Merrilweather and Callaux, two gentlemen whose fame as pianists preceded them, were invited to perform the style. It was a musical treat long to be remembered. If this concert is any indication of what is to follow we predict the "Y" will not be large enough to accommodate the crowds that will attend the next recital, which takes place Thursday evening, April 8, at some time the following artists will appear: Mrs. Clara Hutchinson, vocal; Mrs. Glayds Reese, vocal; Mrs. DeWitt Smith, dramatic reader; Miss Frances Golloway, pianist. Hear these artists in two groups. A silver offering at the door. DR. J. A. AGNEW INVITED TO OLD KY. COLONIAL PARTY. The Lily of Louisville Tabernacle No. 98 and Sinai Tabernacle No. 81. Daughters of Tabor, will give a grand Colonial party at Hullett's Hill, 2712 State street, Friday night, April 9th. Attendance, 10 cents. The ladies are the one wearing the most partie and the one wearing the most partie tume will receive a gold coin refreshments will be served a music will be played THE CHICAGO DEFENDER WASHINGTON "STROLL." Washington, D. C., April 2—Thomas A. Brooks, a comedian and song-writer of note, was featured strongly by the Hiding "Billy" Watson Company, which owns the theater, the luxury Theater, a white burlesque house. The Washington friends of Miss Daisy Martin, "the Bronze Eva Tanguy," are pleased to know that she has become proprietor of a coy cate at 17th and Naudain streets, Philadelphia, where she will be on her when they visit the Quaker City. A prominent dental firm of this city is impressing Miss Martin's infectious smile more firmly upon this community by using her countenance upon some weavers attractive pencards that she has drawn. Manager A. J. Thomas of the Howard is the author of a number of playlets of praiseworthy quality, and he may be induced to put some of them on in the near future. The petite soubrette, who is a great favorite here, was married a short time ago in Philadelphia to Earl Walton, and Walton. Miss Lawson and her husband are now members of the Martin and Moltown musical playing at the Peak in Norfolk, Va. Miss Carita Day, the top-notcher of modern dancers and singing comediennes, is expected here soon. Miss Day has not been seen on a Washington stage since her notable two-week's season some years ago as the leading comedian of the Rustus." Her appearance would be warmly welcomed by the art-loving people of the nation's capital. Jeff DeMount, one of the best-known performers in the country, died in Baltimore on the 21st, after a long illness. He had been conducting a moving musical before stricken with the illness when he was stage of life. His funeral took place at the Allen A. M. E. church, Baltimore, on the 24th, under the auspices of the Masons and Shriners, who had looked after him with tender solicitude during his illness. Rev. P. J. Jordan, pastor of Allen church, delivered a speech and paid high tribute to the useful career of the deceased. A wife and two children survive Mr. DeMount. Will A. Vodery, the eminent composer, formerly leader of the orchestra at the Howard Theater, and who has staged some of the big Broadway attractions in a fashion that has won warm encomiums at the hands of the metropolitan critics, has been spendable on business; it is possible that Mr. Vodery catches here, as he regards Washington as the logical border line between the North and South and the great highway between the East and the West. "JITNEY BUS" SOUTH; RACE IS BARRED Morehouse.....0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 - 9 9 3 M. B. U. .....1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 - 9 9 3 Summary - Two-base hits - Lewis Brock, Addison. Three-base hits -Warren and Lee. Houses run -Raynard and Williams. Umpires -8, Williams. 0, Umpires -Redding. Morehouse College Items. Mr. Chas. Stewart of Chicago delivered a very helpful advice to the students. Mr. George W. Grawford, a successful lawyer in New Haven, Cann, connounced to see him on Friday evening, April 6, the triangular debate between Morello, Knoxville and Hodgson will occur on Friday evening. "Resolved, that the Capitalists of Colo-ron Justified in Employing Only Union Men," Knoxville will defend the negative side of the question, while Morello, Knoxville will defend the negative side against Talladega Men. On the same night Morello will defend the negative side against Talladega Men. Always prove to be of very great interest. LEGAL NOTICE Stockholders of the Mount Glen hautuataquan association borrow money from the State, at 4 p. m., at 3125 State street, to take steps to widen up the corporation. The corporation is located at 3125 State Street. (Signed) MRS. ALLETTA GEORGE Widow of T. M. George, Trustee. E. S. Miller, Secy. CHARITY THE Amateur Minstrel Club SHOW and DANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF The Old Folk Home MONDAY NIGHT APRIL 12th, 1915 8th REG. ARMORY By Greer Baseball EDITOR ABBOTT VICTIM OF OLD POLITICAL TRICK "Suspect" Notice Is Left at His Residence Where He Has Resided for 14 Years But Finds Time to Straighten Matter Before Election Commissioners—Work of Mr. Armstead. The election commissioners' office sent broadcast this week suspect notices in the wards where Afro-American citizens reside. The whole scheme seemed to have been timed by the politicians who feared the Republican strength of the colored vote, particularly in the Second ward. Among those inconvenienced by the necessity of appearing at the election commissioners' office to prevent his name from being erased from the registry was Editor R. S. Abbott of respond to the notice and was surprised by the election commissioners' office literally jammed with Afro-Americans on a similar mission. When asked by Mr. Abbott who reported his name as not living at the address given on the notice, the commission informed him that it was a mistake. Armstedt, who resided at 21 East 28th street. It was afterwards learned that Armstedt was a temporary employee of the election commissioners' office and upon further inquiry that one of the politicians of the Third ward, whose political affiliation altogether free from suspicion. The Defender is as anxious as the election commissioners themselves to preserve inviolate the ballot, but from what the editor of this paper observed he responded to the suspect notice left unresolved. He is firmly of opinion that objects to sanctity of the ballot actuated the promiscuous service of these notices in the territory where those of the Afro-America race largely reside. Upon inquiry we were unable to learn many instances where these "suspects" were served save among the residents of the no-called black belt. BUSINESS LEAGUE HOLDS CLEAN-UP MASS MEETING Bristol, Tenn., Turn Out in Large Numbers to Hear Addresses in Cleanliness and Sanitation - Gas and Company Has Good Bid. By H. E. Palneu T. Theo. Taylor, Pianist, Assisted by Mrs. Mary Oddrick, Soprano, and Mr. George Poage, Tenor, at Institutional Church Monday Evening, April 19, 1915. What some of the prominent Chicago musicians say of Mr. Taylor: "I can fully recommend M. T. Theo. Taylor as an accompanist. His reading is admirable and his perception of musical effect is unusually good. OCT. 20TH ROOT. "15 Kimbala Hall, Chicago. Oct. 23, 13." "To mils hearing Mr. T. Theo. Tylor one is losing a rare treat. Combined with beauty of tone and refinement of expression as well as brilliance, the music that shows the riffed musician. "M. T. IRGNS" "Dilis. Steven Consortory" "43rd and David I." RECITAL. Sunset Glow—A pyramid of ice cream is topped with a fleece layer of whipped cream. A tablepoon of chocolate, straw- berry sauce, orange and raspberry ice are placed on orange and raspberry ice are placed on the top of the table. A pyramid of whipped cream is placed. 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Manufactured by CAPELLINE RADDRIZZATOR CHEM W. M. ONBALL, Agent 5104 SO. STATE ST. N O.C. O. D. ORDERS SHIPPED W. Poplar Bluff, Iown, April 2—Rev. W. Marian Reeves of the 4th, and the pastor, Jeremy Neville, Friendship, Mo. came for Monday night nigh carrying on our revival meetings. Our pastor has been laboring for the last six months, and he is calling the villo Thursday on business, but returned today. He will be with us in our most important speaker. Every night, great thrill wended the way to b. song as the hill song ascended the hill. ```markdown ``` in many wonderful tions with this movement. We desire prayers of We desire prayers of ANNOUN Mr. and Mrs. H. born street, annou their daughter Mr. Mistle, Carissa, We T. THE THE & | < | eee £ i AIRIE STATE EVENTS ‘THE Latest News from Jackson- ville, Decatur, Peoria, Braid- wood, Torino’ and Other Illi eae ace “Jacksonville, W., April 2—Me. 1. Ru- ene Nashy sind Cart D. Spencer. played B duct "at the Second “Baptist Church Sunday evoning. * * * ‘The Primrose Club held ita regular mocting: Wednesday exe: ning atthe renkdence of Mr. sand. Stra Tre'tiugene ‘Nasby' on” Souih Chureh street, "The elub made the Anal arrange: ments for a complimentary select. Easter bull to be jiven April 6, The committe In charge ure iugene Nashy, Leon Smith nd Bfacon Saunders, “After the meetin Totroshmenta wore served. All present fenioyed a very pleayant evening. = = Frank una Ye ataitery are Judges at the coming election, Mr. fd. Mallory I the senlor” judge In’ hie precinct, » © * Rev. G.'% Shaw has. returned. from Spring. Reta, where he went to attend n conven- Hon “Rev. Shaw tx pastor of “Methe A. if, He Church, *'* + Tho Ladles" Wen Bhd “Ari Clu ‘mot with Mex. Daniel ‘Tinsley. Friday afternoon. at her rest: dence on Hardin avenue. After © social hour refreshments Were sorved. ‘The Next meeting ‘will be Friday. afternoon With airs. Mary i. Banks. © * * Mliss Feast Alten received ‘word Wednorday of tho Geath ‘of Mira. Nuria Clark of Carroll ton, mother of itichard. Clark. Mra Clark "was about eighty years of age and had been_ im poor henith for some. Ume She beenme “unconscloits Aonday a Rradually grew worse untit the finnt end Same. Mra Clark is sireived by bieo Sons," Richard and EN, alto one aus fer.” Mg. MeGea (ne daughter pre- ceded her In ‘loath xeveral yeara ago) ‘also a host of other relatives. ‘Tho. Neral waw held xt the family” residence, three miles from Carrollton. ‘Those who Attended the funeril from here were Aira. John King, Mes. Albert Moore, Mrs Walter Palterson, Mra. amex atathews, Ar and Sire Clay Clavie," * © All the EhUrches ara’ planning Easter promrams. ‘The afternoon’ will vesiven to the. chil dren. On “Sunday evening the choles Will furntah the: programs. = *" Mfr. Ea Mallory is. suffering selth an atiack of in 'geippe wt his home on Ashland ave- fe $s “xg and ars. ie!sht of Springfela ‘were the guests of Ae” and Mrs. "Sherman Spencer of Soul” ast street Sunday, ‘They. made tho. telp in Ale: Relnhartn car. * * * Rev, J.-C. Golns thas returned to ferrerson Clty. Mow ntter having assisted Dr. 12. Tx Seriyees In re- vivala hore.” ‘There will be thirty envdl- Gates’ for baptism, ‘Tho meetings were a uieceas In every way. * "> The Second Taptlat Church will give a, carnival. called “rhe Great White Was." starting ‘Tuenday night. Ioversthing will he seen there “that ts) seen nt any. carnival— merry-go-round, shoot the chutes: there wilt be'Spanish Jap, Duten, German and Teatinn giela:” freak of all inde, oth living and dead"? © Mra. the Cone way of Peoria is In the city, the guest Of her daughter, Mes. &-. G. Mose of South’ Clays avenue. = * > Mr. James Maltory, accidentally. caught tis foot" In Rotting out of his cab and oke Ns arm ‘Tuesday morning, “He will he wnable to ond to his work for several days." ¢ * S, B. Turner, our State Representative, iM agente ae Hotyel A. ie Te church wuesday evening to the National Assn- ciation for the” Advancement of Col- ored People. ‘All are tuvited to hear hins. TRIP TO HOLY LAND BOOKER T, WASHINGTON ‘SPEAKS HERE APRIL 6 Benton, Harbor, Mich. April 2.— Servites ‘were well attended at_the A. BIB. Chureh Sunday, Miss Ceci Russell of ‘Kalamazoo, who has made a triPtround the lakes with her aunt, Mrs. Kaney Whaling, 1s spending fow diye with her aunt, Mrs. Francis Byrd id family on Wancedah avenue. Mrs. Tord, the State Grand Lecturer 0. BS, ‘of Grand Rapids, as re- lurned:tome, She was the’ guest of Mrs. Mitchem of Broadway. Mrs. ‘Thomman and son, of Whittikar, ar rived the city Saturday night, called here tthe serious ifiness of hier sis- ter, Mi Walter Crider. ‘Those on the SEK:IIst are Emnestine Burton, Mrs. Millie Wring and Mr. Roy Shoe: ~ akefertzs, Eula Bragg of East Main street, |urned home last Monday, alter qding the winter In Chicago, Mrs, @ Gaskin and Mrs, Mabel Waldofwe a masquerade bail at the Tracti{ Hall last Monday’ evening W wasbll attended and all enjoyed a plealt evening. Mrs, Alice Moore -entertpd the allssionary Soetety of St. Jopt last Friday. —Abont twenty: Ave igs attended, After the bust ness }o-course lunch was served. Mr. Epst Moore is visiting in. Ma- Hon, ph Mrs. Walter Crider con Unuesbry low at Ler home on Bond streotfliss Florence Wrins was the guest| Mrs, Myrtle Jordon of South Broady last Tuesday and Weiues day. fe Arnett Cirete met with Ars. ‘Andojn last Wednesday afternoon on S4it Broadway, about thivty. la e@ing fing present. The time was plealfatty spent in needlework, The hosteld served a two-course lunch to whieh} the ladies aid” sustice, Mr. Tonah Cotton has returned to the city fora few days, Mrs, Lill Evans tet for Michigan City last Saturday morn ing. Mrs. Simmons of Kalamazoo was in te eity last Thursday to sce about reorganizing the Household of Ruth She was the guest of Mrs, Sarah Tay: Jor of Bighth street. ‘Those who fall to take the trip to the Holy Land with aliss Mary G. Ev: ans Monday evening, April tho Sth, ac he First Methodist Chureh on South Mipestone street, will miss a rare reat, ‘Those who heard Miss vans last September when she held a twe Wweexs' revival Here, will remember hier ax a forelble speaker and a young lady of rare talent and ablity. "Miss Evans comes to us in the Interest of the Stewardess board of the A. LE Chureh. ‘There will be a sociab Tues ‘lay evening at the Second Daptis Chureh. Mss Beulah Washington was in the elty last Wednesday from So uy, She was the guest of Mrs. Anns Bragg. Class No. 3 of which Mr olin Woods is leader, will give a Bos Sociat next ‘Tuesday evening at the Rome of Mr. and Mrs. George Chap man, You are cordially invited to at tend, Don't fail to hear Dr. Booker 7 Washington Tuesday evening, April 6 at the Traction Hall. ‘The Juvenile Missionary Soclety was entertained last Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bert Copeland. A twocourse tunel was served. ‘The S. Mf. Ss wil lve an april Fool Concert and Socta Next Thursday evening, April ist, a the G. A. R. Hall. Everyone is’ in Viled. is, Goons of Jackson arrive tn the city sunday evening, called the serious illness of her slater, Mrs Crider. Presiding Plder Rev. C, J Deano lett Saturday morning for Gran Rapids. ‘The ladles of Blecta Chap ter'No, 40, B. 8. will serve dinner a their hal Monday, April 6th. Mr. an Mrs. Reed of Bond street, are spend ing a few days with their daughter Mr. and Mrs, Glen Gaskin, of Colum bus avenue, Mr. and Sfrs, Georg Chapman entertained at 6 o'clock din ner Monday evening, Me. and Mra Ruvey Gray; of Soujh Broadway. Th amétt Cixcex wat hold thelr annus ploaie eeigeinguesday atthe. Bom of the presigedinaire. Mary Redtorns Rov. B. 4 siitégensentertained at din ner Sipitfay.) ~" WOBGrot MrasD. Lit totondzorph) — BABRBTHGA Ladles 7p WvntefeChup Remar nrtore |saine page = Pincus < Ongar 3e ard e CLEVELAND, OHIO. ‘he -Adimaader tc: Teekee:: eet a A. Te ynnee Senee Ake Bhd . Eee Chartes Bundy, St. Jonn's A. AME: Rev. Gil. Young, ‘St james’ A. Mf, 15, and Kev. 14. M. Lowery, ex-pastor ait. Haven Baptist shuren, consulted with” Mayor Newton ‘Baker’ last Tuesday protesting Against further production of ‘the fim Grama, “the Niguer,” at. the Standard thenter, and claiming that It would In- ereave race hatred, Edlior Harry, C. Sinith and Ieev. Bailey took the initiative, falling on the mayor Monday, the Alli nce ‘following on Tuesday. ‘the mayor Promised an investigation ie the drama Dletures were to he givan later than Wed- heday. * * * Bishop W. A. Leonard vis- ted’ St. Andrew's Bplscopal church Mon- ‘day. might, admintatcred the holy. rite. of conimmation, and preached an able. sor- mon to a beautiful class. Special scrv- Fees and muisie tomorrow. Rev. B. Well- Ington’ Paxton, rector. + * * Mrs. Jane Kandoiph ig in Ginehnnatt visiting her daughter, Misa Amanda Randolph, who in planist of tho Lincoln theater, nld to e'the linest Afro-American theater In the ‘staten* *.* Stra. ‘Thomas Cooke, BNE. 20th street, was able to leave the hospital” inst Saturday, having. res knined "her. strangth after "a ‘successful Operation. * ** Sir, Henry ‘Wadkins, of Now Yorie, spent fev dasa lust, week inthe elty with old (lends. * * * ‘the Minerva Reading Club rendered a mer- iNorious program at St. John's church last Sunday’ ovening under the auspices of the Junior Stewardess Board. ‘che two presidents, Mrs, fhareiet Trice and. Mex Grace Byrd Leas, had full charge of he program. “The papers read “by Mrs. rica, Mire.” Madeline. Barly and Miss Blauche “Johnson, the songn of Miss Goorie wields and Mra Mary Brown Martin and the organ aoiow of Mrs. Ed wina Seellg and Misys Cora ‘leds, were AN" praiseworthy numbers. + °° “The Boothtan Chass of "St. John's | Sunday school Tunaieted tn royal atyle “at the ‘Oi Dominion restaurant last week. Frl- Sy evenings Mr J. Mf, Smmses, the pres- lent, wns tonstiinater. "The honored unt were Air DW. Lenton, 8.8. su Perintendent, and! Mr sautA. Leas, Keueher of the elise. "Covers ‘were. Iald for twenty-five, * 7 The Tuesday Atter= hoon” Chub met, at Sts. Oglestie's on Arthur avenue this week. °° * Mr. ani Sew Robe, Woods returned to. St. Louis list week ‘ucaday after sponding a wary Messant Nouesmoon With Mfr aid Mee Dan Wairfas, i 0th street. es * St. John's ‘church celebrated che sixth an= vers" of Ita present beautiful. chureh hhulldinng tast “uewday evening. | Rev. C. Tevdones delivered a splondht- adress on Sivie Chureh and. tts Possibfitles.” and Alex Jane E, ‘Munter, generat secretary oc tho "Phyitie Wheatley Association,” Feat an excallent paper on “The Things Ueat Count.” Other yetrticipants deserv= Ine pratae were Miss ‘Thelin Lewis, Mes, Ammatke Taylor, Atisw Mabelte. King, Misses" Olive aid G. Wella, Mrs. Cleage, Mea inex Talbott, Mrs. Marguar- Ke"Anderson, ‘Sites inewe’ Ewing, Messrs, AS 2" Allon and ds Me Nngieg, * + + Tey. GV. Clark pastor oF att, Zion Congre- {Eitional church, hevx returned from Louts- fille and other points where he conducted uceosaful vevivats. Special Faster sery= icon tomorrow. In tho morning at 10:20 Hnomanuel Comunsiudery. No. 32, InigNts ‘empiars secompanted by Quecn Elis hotin Chapter, OH Sue Now 9, will old Mivine services, | De, Chirk will dellver the annual thanksgiving sermon. Special tnusie Wil Ue rendered by the eholr. ** Hnnanuet Commandery” was tho reeip- fent of a. magniliecnt banner from the ladles of Queen ilizabetl Chapter, 0. B. Sa tast week Monday evening. The’ of- fiers and knights. were greatly. elated over thelr beautiful present. * = * ‘The Spteran Mason, Most Eininent Sie Wm, aS Rora, ae, 1G. C, is slowly improv- Iie although’ not hing able. to leave. Mts ome alee October. Em, Sir Thos. H. Hamonds, #2", De M1. Priest, who. has teen aoe’ Meth for sever months iv slowly” but surely regaining hts health And strength we are glad to note." * * At Antioch | Baptist. “ehicch "tomorrow evening the choir will render the benuti- cul cantats “Resurrection Light." Rev, Ir. G'Balley, the pastor, will preach speci serie In th) morning, At the Last convocation of ‘Cuyahoga, Chap- for, So, fe Terk. Ate. the Stost Subtle Hosat Are destoe’ was conferred upon a team of candidates. with “Ex. J. H. Davis, High Priest, and Most Ex, Comp. ‘Thomas Hi. Edmonds as Principal So- Jourer, “A fue tunel was served.” ‘There has been” considerable sickness among te erafe but mo fatalltics.. S. 1. Brooks, KR. Wilson and Dr. J. R. Lee are all im- Proving as Wall ay Diesdames Mattlo Thompson, “Kato “B. Jackson, Mattio Juckson and Emily Lewis, #8 > A com- Inittee from Il Hfasa ‘Temple, No, 8, Order of ‘the Mystic Shrine, fs_ making Slabornte preparations for the Shriners! tanto be’ given in May. ©» * Spectal Easter programs will prevalt at 'Cory ACE, Mavis 3f.'E, Zion, Mt. Haven Daptist, Shiloh Baptist, St. Janes AM. E. and ‘Teled Stone Baptist churches to- morrow, #¢ © ars, CG. W. Turpin de- Tignttully entertained the Deborah ‘Class last Week “Wednesday evening at her home, 2020 Central avenue. "Mr. Stravw- der, 3001 Blaine avenue, entertained the Optiealstle Club also Weitnestay. evening. see thes Malzarine “Hamlett was. se: Tected recently te. gite a demonstration In spelling and arithmeule before mest: Ing ot teachers of the city and "Miss Hertha J. Blue @ demonstration In tan- buage Work, Cloveland Afro-Amerteans ‘Shout feet proud of both ‘being so higity Nonorad ‘by, "the toeat supervisors, of city schools, * + * allen League ©. 1. of St Tokn's ‘church ‘has reallzed_an increass ‘of 25 por cont in its membership and at- fenuance ‘since the revival. ‘Tople for Aiseussion tomorrow, "Conquering © Dis- courugement At S p.m. the cholr will Fender the cantata’ “ifallelojah," under the direction of Me. Carroll Seott. "Alls Mary. G._ Evans will Teeture on her teip to the Holy Land Apeit th. "* ¢'* ars 3 We, ‘Fleming had” ay her guest “last ‘sceek her brother, Me. Angeles Cousins OF Putiburg. * 9s Ming lee, Baldwin, B, S6th street, partielpated on the stu: Gents" rectal program’ of the’ Cleveland School of Muste recently. JACK JOHNSON IN FINE FORM (Continued From Page 1.) backing when hé enters, the ring, 98 many of my countrymen aro backing hin for, what you Americans say, overy=.ed cent they can get on him. We hope he «will win. Willard looks like he is {a five form, but in answer to your cablogi.m, Johnson is. more confident. Amer. qos are coming in fon every’ ship. H..ny have plenty of money, but are waiting until later to wager. ‘The fact leaked out that the champion has sent $5,000 to his home town, Chicago, to be pet of himself ‘This lends tone to the’ affair, and, bar ring the element that hates equality things are beginning to look rosy here ‘Newspaper Men Arrive, ‘Tho Aight was set back one day, anc Curley is under bond to have what temporary stands that have to be jerected removed for the afternoos races. Our president has declared Tegal holiday and it being the frst bis Dout as well as the first champion ship bout it has created much more Interest than It was flrat, thought would, More money for reservation is in now than was at El Paso, so Tom Jones says, Willard bogins’ to. look serious, Many funny bots are ro corded. On-the fight the betting is 7 to § with Johnson on the long end Willard people are hanging close t thelr coin, waiting for the odds t change to 2 to 1. Many are beginning to give up tho idea of wagering sine visiting the champton's camp and find ing him in such good condition. The; ‘are pulling for Willard on account o} his color, but are atrafd to back him Johnson ‘has many friends from th States. A big crowd of critics an special writers arrived a day or 5 ago and they went straight from on camp to the othr. Johnson alway: ‘welcomes everyore, and although the; want Willard~to} win from a colo standpoint:onlyyfthey all admit , tha | Johnson looks ‘the ‘best ever. . ‘Sam McVey ffs <boxing. dally wit! 90H inept ‘say ggpe. champlor rags rile, Whe “tert CAN WILLARD. RETURN THE PUGILISTIC SCEPTER TO THE CAUCASIAN RACE? 4, he: Q@nmmanad taeauats | Next Monday afternoon, April 5, at Havana, Cuba, providing something unforeseen does not prevent the mest Ing, Jess Willard, the heavywoight champion of the Caucasian race, will Attempt to transfer the laurels’ that est resplendent upon the brow of John Arthur Jobnéon, champion of all ‘puailtstie champions, The old adaro that “Youth wilt no ve downed” has been an axiom since pusiligm became @ vogue, Jobnson Alapeled the old thers Suno 27, 104 at Paris, Franco, when te met and de feated Frank Aforan in tYenty rounds, From the Initial round tothe elimax of the final he outboxed ad outfought his sturdy young rival.| without a moment's hesitation at thy conclusion of the hostilities Referee! Carpentier Falsed the charmpion’s loved hand Aloft in token of victory, aiid ‘cheers, Johnson Bare fone. 7 “Johnson, unlike hf préiecessdrs, bars no man on the face of the globe ‘That Johnson Is the first réat Reavy: wWolght champion the world has ever Known cannot be denied bythe un- Bere a ceili ites. ‘All the champions of hetetofore, from Jolin 1. Sullivan to Tommy Burus, feared some compotitol, The public grew. weary of their éyasive tactics and Tonged for a real cham- pion, ‘Their cherised hopes weré,real ied on that memorable afternodn of December 26, 1908, when in the atad- jum at Rusheutters Bay, Sydney, kus- tralla, the laurels emblematic ofthe World's championship. that had ‘for generations been in the keeping’ of the AngioSaxon was transferred from Caucasin to the brow of Ethiopia in le personage of Jack Johnson, tie pugilistic sensation of the modein world 1 ‘The crown could not grace another’ brow more fittingly. That the cham pion cansiot be bought has been proves conclusively. He likes to mount the platform (oo well and tell the peopl hhow ho did the triek. ‘His battles throughout his eventful RACE LEADERS PLAN UP-TO-THE MINUTE TOWN IN ALABAMA Professor R. B. Hudson and Dr, L. L. Burwell Close Negotia- tions for Large Tract of Land Near Selma, for Exclusive Afro- American Community — What the Montgomery Advertiser Says. Ardara ee a de come Selma, Ala., April 2—-Through the succesatol efforis of Dr, ts 1. Burwell and Professor R, B. Hudson, prineipal of Clarke's College, plans for the establishment of a niodel Afro-Amer!- ‘can community have been launched. Negotintions have been closed for the Durehase of 2,000 acres of rich black prairie land situated about four mites north of this city. A reeont issue of the Montgomery (Ala.) Advertiser ha the following to say regarding the project: To Offset “Tenanting” System. “The plan is to lay out a town and cut the balance of the land Into 10- acre and 20-aere farms. The farms Will be sold at the lowest possible prices and on easy terms. As soon as & purchaser bas made ils last pay- ment on the farm he will bo given a Warranty deed to a lot im the city. However, each owner of a farm must Ul his farm and not give up the farm: Ing as soon as hie secures his eity plot. ‘The prineipal alm of the promoters Is to foster diversified farming among the people of the county, and to allevk ate as {ar as possible the present sys- tem of ‘tenanting* farms belonging to white people. Everything Up to Date. “Plans have already been drawn for a modern school building, and con- tracts will be let just as soon as it has been assured the promoters that the Afro-Americans will support. the new movement, Churches will be bullt and everything done to make the place an uptotheminute city. The land is situated on the Southern rail way and on a fine pike road, Over. flowing wells dot the entire 2,000 acres, and the country is ideally suit ed .to the growing of truck crops. Be ing only four miles from Selma and Selma’s markets, the promoters point out it will be an easy matter for the residents of the tract to bring thei products into the city, where they will find a ready market.” UNION BAPTISTS’ ASS'N TO MEET IN JULY. ‘Sc mula eee Dayton, Ohio, Aprit 2.—Excelsior Lit- rary Sosiety of Bethel Baptint Church Wproeressing nicely under leadership of Our president, Me. Goode, An. excelent Progam and’ debate were rendered last Tueay_ evening’ and" were enioyed by fk, Debaters, both ntlrmntive. and nex Stive, made some very strong points, But Amemative’ gine ‘won. Subject, debated, Resolved, ‘That "Segregation 1s" Better for Northern Nesta." ‘Atirmative, Stes Geenetta Smith Tula Higgine, Rock Desembly: negative, Sir. Jenn. ‘Combe Kedlive, afr teva 42" satirday morning’ at $ o'lock tho ladies of Bethel Baptist Church wilnave an nster mar: eet. * 9°" in April tho. Ministers! Inat- {sto “wit! convene with ‘Rethel ‘Ban: {ist churen,"* * "The second’ Sunday’ tn May Hes 'x, Re Anterton. wile. t0 Sampbeltvtle, Hy.. to prench tha armual Sermon of Og. Fellows.» "Western ‘Unlon tapsigg sociation wilt convene Jyith Bethel Reset July 28 to Aum 2 Br. anderson’ tho Is, moderator of this enivention, will entertain: nagoelation on Sid order, ail members and friends tac {ng elegation "nome ‘with. them, Bol owing members are_on sick list: Mrs nna Neat, Carrie Walker, Deacon Jack: gon, atts ‘Cousin, Cornelia Brobet, Rev Sirs. George ell + '™ ‘There issome- {Bing pectin” about "Bethel. ohare, Every Somaay morning somo one fs con: verted.” Nov. Andersoh is presehing New Festament dootrine.. Alen are” cling qo heat him, * © + Stra, Hazel ‘Patterson Ig vialting ‘her ‘relatives. in Xenlay Mr End Steer Brown’ *'*\* ‘The annul see mon of the Basiern Star Lodge will b preaches "at the Zion Bamtist. Chures April 4. “All ‘Masonic. brothers invited. OMtclatea, ty. Reve Tompmone = ss Se Stargaret's'EolscopstStlssoh organtaed B'inens club ith the following. oiteers len Bohan, Dreldone harden, Vicespresidpnt: Charles Mfodley, secre’ Hes Br of ickeroo.amiatant secre 19, De, HE Con, treasurer. The eh Teesig Enpraday at Sp. m. each week Bnd has forollment, of thirty” membere The. club fo designed for the betterment Fhe cats momvers-ot die church ts Scat anchgenerel splitting” ant Phare Nherepesto; vty intorenting.speccies |eavae opedpav. co. Ni sSanuels, welbordes finade by ev. 3. ‘ange aegnatdson: The members, are ta eURUItEyIRe 80. lake th Lee vet sh boas THE CHICAGO DEFENDER career may be compared favorably With boring tnstritee nd puoi He ‘has toyed with bis opponents as a cat pene eerie to deciay aw eae oo ae Genes tones OOS pear | San airy Return the Seepter? ad Jo ue Tara se pe iodo sate ne nen Be 101 psu, tase pole” Yon Nose mrer de kane pe Be pete the ceptors aa Meng st epead eng Sioa tone ae eos ees ier cerca nttste ame ues’ hie. tdeat aonter an ting tanto ast age will spell defeat for the champion, hin i ntetieaye sees he Palle Sohaet toe sar fae ae ot he ano upon he senders ana ub se a eo eee es ee eee oe Ten ater mae ot ed ty a spate ot tot'beat trough tat tapas ‘Rioatnnd sent uglier asim ic Ihe tas ote cont 3 Pen a eanttars wir ws ieahet oat ign one erator pect iat Stella aa tee Sree oe See Th atin Sate ogre ee sant a Uae Sse wouldnt fle tage ee eae ca pak meme within en { weal my me de dbs Sia ine an we al wa Se ee ene aes Sree aie and ua brane iat whee Beene ta bal ces Uy a eae those aaa font hae et vay sara ee ora he ee ae Ot garetts comes toh te elen s e t LAURA, HILL IN SLAVERY 22 YEARS ee ee et ee promise that he would educate and lake of her a good woman, So when Laura was 6 years old Dr. MeKinney, moving from Alabama to Texas, took her and with his family moved to Cameron, ‘Tex. They T'ved there about six years, going from there to Stamford, Tex. About this time Laura being 12 years old was put to doing the work of the saunily whieh consisted of the care of 4 S00 house, cooking, washing Jroning, making’ the fires’ in winter aud the eare of a horse, 2 cov oF hogs, when they had them, AAU ths age, being trealed so brut- ally she ran off and was gone two of three weeks. When she was alone on the streds of Dallas, Texas, she was cuught ly Dr. MeKinney, and carried back to Staniford, Texas, where she ‘wes brutally beaten and locked up for thee dasi, While quite young, the deste toriearn presented itself’ and with very little assistance Laura was Ablgto retd in the second reader, ‘The Impulse té'learn predominated to suck an ‘tent that she asked nssistance Of Nes. NeKinney, who positively and very bitterly refused her. So ended hor &terary education. She was never allowed to attend any public schoot Dut ans kept at home to slave for the famij. No salary was paid Her for her sevice, but clothes such as was felt te needed and a little money at imétwas all that she recetved, When sick mough to go to bed she was put off azong people of her race to be careéfor. Witin three weeks of her twenty: secopi birthday she was beaten for someso-alled offense. As she neared Womishood the desire to associate withjter people, to recelve and. ac ceptiempany of ‘the opposite sex was Geniétner, and If eaught th such com panyyiho was severely beaten by Dr. Mekiney. Forte last year, however, Dr. Me Kinng, realizing his objections. were needles, permitted her to attend the Banta church of Stamford where she aceepia Christ and became an earn: est Chistian. Some time ago, unmind: {ul of Dy. McKinney's threats, she re- ceived the attention of’ young man 36 yein od, named Charles ‘Tribune, who duisted: her to. escape Feb. 7, 1915, {tom this tyrannical lord and mastez ‘This brave young man dis guisingLaura in black, put her on the tratn a stayed with her until he put hher iti ood hands in Abilene, Texas. She Stared $7 from Dr. McKinney, telling tim it was to pay her church dues, a, with a ton dollar gold piceo given Mr'by her mother sixteen years before} tore her own expenses, T.aufynow a handsome young wom- an of entertains the hope of yet educathg herself. She !s capable and willing & do any kind of housework, and hope, by careful saving and ener getle wire to yet reach the place to be selterpporting, and also helpful to her hee, Dr. Yacinney told her that her mother, tad died years ago. Not knowing whether this is true, she is Very déirous to find her mother and sister iliving. When last heard of ‘they wér in or near Goodwater, Ala., and anjme Knowing their. where: abouts auld confer a lasting favor upon hé.by letting her know, At present the is making her home with & good tanily of Abilene, Texas, Mr. and Mrg.iy, B, Bowles. club one akong the vest in the city. * * * Mra, Lyde'jones of Cincinnati 1s visiting MIE. [Goeee Davie. ot 99, Spal strec, s\* * The Blue Ribbon Club of Mount Olive Bape “Ghureh gave am, entertaln~ ment last Monday evening. * * * The A nee, ‘a musicale Beipay oyenioe, cs mwas rendered. =" * Nea. Boot ina “aaugiter pave returned home. * 8e"Xrs. Mary 'Thompson and children by feaving im, @ few" anys, 10 visit In dutern cities. * * * Bra. ‘Trixie Fatson’of'ig Buperiar avenue has juve ratued (hay ‘a vist. with her davgh= ter dtaryihato ig attending. Gurrie's In- stitute. “ies” nfies Georgio Madison of Central ake wih pend. Baste wlth Kor aunt: tie pugeer Former of Spring. fea Shiga Titre Paregr Howard of runbar areize died. inst Sunday; waa Buried etymannitn, Onto. "2 * Mea Willa Narr of Hartiort streat_ gave & 6 o'clock dinner in honor of her house oests, “Mes Garrett, alles Gertrude Fretner, apy Oarrete este non i te te paper) Bs i pact Y ACAN “ROOMS. Whyg hh gy, wacwit’ room in your di ou. ® “guall classified spt ewan © Senger brings [ nent THY one. VANDERBILT BACKS: -- JOHNSON To wiN. (Continued From Page 1.) + 4500 bét on Jobson, Alfred G. Van. derbiit has reserved threo boxes’ at the ringside, and has wagered with a hotetkeaper $1,400 to $600 on Johnson. ‘The advance’ ealo of tickets has reached $62,000. ‘The promoters must ‘clear $64,000 before they can realize a nickel for themselves or for Willard ‘The following list of expenses must be met: Expenses of Battle. Expenses of making the match, signing the men, and Wil: Jard's ‘training camp at Ei Faber sisveessceeens tases. $1400 Sokuson's guarantee. ......... $0,000 Johnson's expenses already ad" VANCE. veeveeevesesevesee 2,060 Advertising in’ Havana’ news: BODETS eevesvesesessesesss 2,600 Lithographs, billing and print. WE eel ladesidatesesnctans, 3000 Press Work. c...cccsccseccssee 2000 Cost of taking pictures........ 5,000 Rentals, salaries and incidentals 6,000 Poth. 6 eeeee Geveeeessees+ $64,500 | +, es ang, ie a: Iohnson has everything to lowe cut cients a ten te fests he could net commend over 432600 for'a puree for snother bat Billo Wierd woutd be making money Boome iver bass at te oest fey Years, ‘They Nguro io income, would Ber cose to 4100000 for the next re Years, “Thats the gamble. they are taking, white, on the other hand, Sohneen e king nov chaneca, He ould ralhor retire With the ‘crows than anything ols te the Worl, and haw staceg that this wil be hi fost fel "He Intends to" rauire witht Bing etter McVey. or Langlond Sees. they cael satay tor tho cbumplontity buts for as be i concerned ho willbe through. ‘There foie tno leu farm Suse eutide Pats and te has his vo net on ie He intends to buy it after the fight, tnd spend tho reve ot Mie Ite tere oly Delegation from the Statens ‘There is a big delegation to leave tag Sistes a Gay or tee bolore the fight, and many have already made Nicaea ty Snel Secomeae tone the sive car company has a. ey anna chee ance die a crowd of 30,000. Edward Swift, Edvard Morris au0 Ira Morris: bas sagesed bores. ‘Thess ave three of Caeeseeagie man tn the teat atu ty Homteioasands wi meter AN Havana fe Met eresys Many ot (ue saltas ars lnving sever oo fonnaoe Bn ie i ob ace cone coe pennon of the tno hgater ie as fa ine 87 yoars........-ABO.........28 years 218 pounds... .Weight.....230 pounds 6 feet % in.....Height.....6 feet 6 In. 76 inches.......Reach.....83% Inches UT inehes......-Neck.....17%4 inches 15 tnches...-- .Bleops.......16 inches 18% inches... Forearm......15 inches Sinches,.....-.Wrist....--8% inches 43% in.....Chest (normal)....44% in. 47 in... Cheat (expanded).. 47% in, 35 Inches.......Waist,.....-87 inches 20% inches.....Thigh.......26 inches 15 inches........Calf........27 inches 9% inches. ....-Ankle,.»-+. +10 inehes SPRINGFIELD, OHIO, GIRL DIES IN FLORIDA. Mies Etlzateth Dickson. Former Schoot Teacher and Musician, Was Well Known In Native City—Week of Enioy- able Musteales, imascwiiis Bec le Merce. entertained the Lanier ale &. Pierce cnteriained wie Ladies’ Ald ‘Society ‘ot ‘Ste deh Banise-Shareh’ st her ‘home. on Perrin avemte st Fit tins Sore setveshmenly went series, etore were" add for fourteen, oes Sie Slotaner eard resaine hi at B11 Bete ie ames te Losin ot Went Jertrson sifect ine rveelver word trom hor contin, fies. narene Til tore Gusete Spickson}’ that her aster ass Seth Dickson, Uied at Sucks, Pi, inthe attor pare of Pepruary. Mise Blokesn “wit Ue remembered” Gp oeane felons ln this tgs wi wi be eee (earn oe hey dasth.” She wns hovnced Fenred"in. hie ely" and wna’ an’ honor Eisner or the erlausatne tans of Sass a tho Springenl Tah Schoo ase ny: fig Mnihed with the highest’ honors ia tie lass ot 130s an an allege of Arts Sh ‘Selences at, Wubercoree: Universi RIS eat pontion ‘wa’ thet or fesutsr er rantheymaten ae Retro: Conese tral ee She waa plantas ot ore ‘a aii “amd "pogaeaten" 8 vole of rare sweetnens, © "5° geri ‘ot Mah uiicnles een at Wiley M3. Ghureh Svory eetnlng nut week came 9 © close Fria’ nights, Monday evening the vowes fino of the Queen Eather Ciecle paves Tateattal nase "esa agrees feleneo, an’ every umber nas a do. idodsuccent, “Sucaday” evening «pre Gramm in'eiich intent from alte Oly Shurenes was alized wae an evant lone fo'be remembered. This. entariatnment Sout to charwe’ of tha ‘Epmorti Lengo: Weineeday venies the Wresrare es fa charge of te Brotherton any enter” fainment wae proot positive of that mon can de alone. ie wan rather 2 Suroriee foPake ‘nles to ‘see. hat thes cauld only have s auecesstul bromtens among Themesives: © Thoreday. aie wan’ the UPstae!” performance, in cargo ‘ot Victor Tonncon, assisted by. stream Yeninay Stra Eowia, fA" atisce and aie Beppe” A° large ‘snitence rested them. Friday hight tho Tadles AWD So lst’ presentea af thd fous? concord wih rent auecess: Dislogues and songs of {hor fong"ago’ wore renteredyaitiret ss They “wire in tho. contummes, of bypone Lage, “Sonday ‘win be sublles’ night ne Sch dime the sueceasfl aera be Srownods Sahl” Qail'be. nema “atta, Toegetens in cootome, wile eased {rine throne by the Lond Chamberiats {Siuowed ‘ty the pases, flower ete, ote Since this is'8 tee entertainments gate a iarge erowd fo expected, © 0 + he Stems mmccting Sunfay’ afternoon will be Adresse by De SD, Pens sepranentes tern Gongrons rom thie antec be, Seno "wilt have’ a special message or the men, sa every" mal ta urged te mane special effort to Ue present at 3 Sock SSPERho lage in prinelpien and organ tention tas organized ‘Tucstay ‘eveainy, with. 8) Saldsoge ax tenghes, othe Sine ‘Sut sont avery “fessley evening Sint the ates an propared Sy STarsee are completed. These studies ao net Pretend toe’ more than outines, and Erone’ by ‘wom they. may be used ought {e'suppiement therm by veervation st the fetant” work ‘of tho aevoclation, These Sho are intartatod In acting the wore br the association prospor are ged: to Soin “ita class” "he clerical clase ‘wil, meet Nereniter on Teiday lst at Soest: atesthanshis cle ‘wi have’ ite, examination” Wedseoday ove. ning at 7:0 eclock, the Women's Bominticg. wil meect Weaneutay cvontan Sr'sak rhe calowing’ are the otloes Sf this committee: Chairatan, Nir. Arte Logan: ie:chaitman, Mra, Ross Stths aecretacy, Nea Zila Gregory and eas: Siren, Mra Mena Jorgane One" hundred ton’ ia the slogan for, tue membership Hopper Friday, April's” Wiis sapper will Ep'terved ‘by’ Ge womens: Sereetetce Biuce your plane now In‘ordes"to atten S25 [Garand Penn of Cincinsate see: Fetarsto the. Frecamana. ald Soetty, Si aadsea the Bundy aftefnoon sasee Ing Santer’ Gunaay. "fale necting i 2 open to all men, women and enidven & good program ‘wil be arranged. 5s Bully Jckson, Ses ased Gt teary, gla Inst night ae 8 ‘lela at his home, 84 Sciaand "avenue “of a" complication st ‘ineases: “Mir Sacieson,nad ‘Been a Teo tent of this ‘ity for al yearscana "was Ec hostler by trade, wealdes: bs widows Stary Schon, he: teaver’ the folowing iidrent Budiey Sachepn, Se, wears ‘the ical pont offices Bubett W.‘Eeon it Rrardo, and lnc ions | Thita dgckeome aii of ih wee ee CURRENT EVENTS — IN SOUTH BEND South Bend. Ind., Apri 2—A. special sermon will be preaehed on Easter, Suns day morning at'the Me Olivet A.M. Churen' by’ the pastor, Rov. C. Alten, B.D.) on “Evidences of tie Rersurree: Mon of Jesus Christ," and for the even: ing service the choir will render a grand musfeat program, “(Don't forget the aun- Hise ‘prayer meeting, “also at 6). ‘The Easter exercises for’ the. Sunday” Schoo) of ‘the same church will be held at 3 bm. at the church, and! the ehldren will bbe aasisted by a special chorus choir with grand musleal selections apnfonriate’ for the ‘occasion. *** rn. fda. Mf, Allen, state president of the Missionary’ Execu: ve Board of the ‘Michigan A. Me. conference, returned ‘to the city Tuesday evening, after attending sf meating of the board. which was held at Jackson, Sten ‘and she renorts a very aiccenatul session, wis rhe Ladien Home Circle ot. the ML. Olivet A. MM. T, Church were enter: tained ‘on “‘Phursdayattornaon “atthe ome of Sirs, A, W. Price hy atlas Loulne Meriroy, * + * The "cat in the Tags ‘social witlgh was to be ziven on ‘Thus- day evening, Apr 1. ‘by. the. “Home ‘Clreye;" was’ postponed toa. Inter dato, #"e"irhe Order of Eastern Star. No, 28 will present “The Pagennt of Nations” AL the. Masonte tiall, 210. North. Main Atroet,_on ‘Thursday’, Friday and Satur- Gay. April 3,9 and i0,. ‘The sight of the ‘nationalities’ to be presented At te oc= fasion tn thelr national dress will he wel ‘worth the Ume and-money anent to. wits ess them. "ITamlet and Hin Trlde,”” on ‘Thuesday. April &: "The Court of Fame." unter the ‘Alrection of Mes, Anna Afan- ‘hing, to he presented on Friday, April 9; “he Japanese Wedding,” and a tausteal program. for Saturday, “April 10, Will be fe" princinal features’ ofthe aceasion. ‘Tho 'musieal directors ‘aro Aire. Daisy Coker and. Mre. "Frodena Cooksey.» * + ‘The. Faster exerciser at the Ati. Zion Raptst Church willbe presented onthe event of Raster Sunday at the church tnder the direction of Mrs. Anna Huteh- enson, * * * Sties Jessie King has re- turned to the eity ‘after a two weeks’ visit in Gary, Inds with her brother, Mr, Enmest King. *'* "hr, Garett Clay ts making arrangements. to present a, bis Yaudevitle somo time In Aprit, $0. wateh the Defender for the date and you may know it wi be a good one it G.C. Chay: tg behind WH. *s!8°\ chore conter: ence wil he hold at the At. Olivet A. Sf, HE. ‘Church’ Taster ‘Monday and. every member of that churel Ia expected to. he present on the occasion, © * = air, Chatles H. “Brazier, “a young student’ at the Gammin ‘Thoologieal Seminary of Ate Tanta, Ga., and a candidate for the min= Istey.” bat’ tiving' in this city at. present, will have charge of tho Enstern morning yervlee at the Mt. Zion Baptist Chureh, we the spiritual food nt the Olivet ALM. R Church was surely: replenisied by the Rev. C. E. Allen, D, Dy pastor, 1m hls mons inshiripg, escgurses, divere fon Palm Sunday. **°* "Tho Sorosis Club Served ‘a four-course dinner on Wednes- Gay evening from 5 (00 o'clock at. the home of Mrs. Ciara Milam, 1017 Lasalle court. * * *" Mes Julia Wilson, aged 4% years, 13 North “Walnut. street, died Friday morning at 4 o'clock at the home of her parents, ‘She Teaver her parents, Air."and. Mrs, Charles Bolden. She wn horn in Michigan, dls 5, 2868, and exe ere from. Indianapolia” one’ ear ago, Fumeral, sorvices were held Tom the Jones! Chapel at 2:39 Monday afternoon, oMiciater by ev. C. Emery Allen, D. D, St ars. Snydee MeFiroy-Fowler of St. Louis. Mo, formerly of this elty, hae comme to snend a short vislt-at the liome of Mr. on Mrs. A.W. Price. © = © Air, Simon Bruce has returned ta. this. city for the suinmer after spending the Winter in Chieago, THL, ‘with Ie daughter, * = * ‘Tho, Senior Missionary Society gave A “sock social at the home of Ars. Daley Matthew's on Tuosday evoning. ‘The affate ‘war well attended and wan greatly. ene Joyed' by allt + * Mr. ana Nirs. Geore Ward spent ‘Sunday in. Niles, Mich.s arn were entertained by Mr. ana Mex. Ino Hathway. *'*"* the "Trustee Aid So: clety™" Tela a business meeting on Wet hevday evening at Ue home af Wiss Cori D. Ath, t's Atra. Anna fiatehenon hing cen tli for a ‘few days, hut Ix convales gent at present. *"'* + "The Anderson Commandery No. 17, Knight Templars vite you ‘to attend’ the. fourteenth an: nual reception ‘and ball at the. Masonic And XK. of P. halls. on Monday evening, Ane 5, “he reception will be held from S:ho to'a:20.'nftar whieh the hail begins, 8 8 Mew. I, Dabney, a. traveling representaiive | of tha. indianapolis Taeder." is sending a short time in this city“in the Interest ‘of that. compan’. o'F elytra lela Mitchom continues. to Improve slowly after tong ‘sexe of ile ness. We with for her continued sue- cess. © F'* Other names that have been Added to the sick list are Net 8 Pradley and Mrs. EU Johnson, #* * 3ir and Sirs." Leroy aMatthowe ” celebrated hole fourteenth wedding anniversary on Tueeday evening, March 3." The many Audits ‘that were present spent a. very Snjorable evening and. nilmerous Accent allo gift were presented to Mr. and airs. S. T. SULLIVAN TRIES CASE. Pecatur, IM. April 2—Attorney 8. T. Clanton, a Déedure lawson, anpanrel In tho courts in Sullivan, Ik, Match 24, a8 attorney for Rolland TaN” its belng’ the first. time the race has ever had a caso im Moultnt County: Cireult Court, a large number was drawn fo. the court rosin ‘The case on account of the attorney has attracted @ great deal of attontion not ‘only by the people but vy the press whe with large "ype" headed thelr article thus, "Sullivan Watcher Negro Lawyer” ‘The case lias not been decided, #°* The Big Sister Club mot at the home of Mrs, Robt. Rogan, Tol Enst Clay, Wednesday, March 21. “The main tople’of the hour, Mclean Up." was discussed. generally, after a letter trom Mira, Mary Fe Warn: ing, SM. Dy chairman of the Health and Hygiene National Association of Colored Woinan's Clubs, was read, wherein she urges’ that. the: Deentur Womans Clas take an active part in’ tho “clean “up movement, ‘Tho Ioeai club ts offering two prizes to ‘the persona who do the best fob in cleaning! up thelr yards, beginning from’ March 21. and lasting up to. and Anetuding ‘May 3. The club Is preparing “The District Senook a play to. be given next month. “On Aprit"14 the club ‘Will meet with Mfs, Fanmle Crawford on North Jasper. *#"* The ‘Pwentlath, Con tury Bible Class held an egg. rolling con test at the residence of the Misses Law Fence on ‘South Webster. ‘Twenty. mem. bers and a number of expecially invited guests wore precont. + © ales Lozetta Robinson ‘has been confined to her home fon North Broadway-en aecount of linens for tho past week. * * * Mra. Marge Knowiand has gone to the vedsldo of her ‘mother who resides in Catto, 1,» Mr. And ‘Mrz. Calvin ‘Brooks of Chleago, 708 ‘West Division, are visiting Mr. and ‘Mra, John Bilott “on South “Chureh street. ‘They were called to Decatur recently of account of the death of Mr. Albert Jones, sree stra. ‘Bilan. Jonen of Charlevoix, Mich,, was recently’ called to walt Upon hhor father, Mr. Atort Jones, during No lines, * *'* The Wednesday’ Whist Club met at the home of Mrs, Necle Hunt on Spring avenue. legant ‘presenta were given to Mr. and Mra. Thom ‘Turner for faving the highest honors. Refreshments were sorved, *'* * ‘The baseball enthusle Aste responded to the call of the Small ‘Town Sluggers’ pence party given at he Buc Auditor, Ntonday, afareh 23, net caring for dancin amuse themselves by playing whist. ‘The honors ‘were won by Bra.’ Gussie Caldwell, Mrs. Guy Washington and Mfr. ‘Fred Brummell, booby prize to Mra. MeGregory, “All ent Joyed a very” pleasant evening, ss Decatir at last has a ‘millinery store conducted’ by’ ‘one ge he race, ‘Mrs. Taicy Dillon, at 110 orth Water, Mes, Dillon “necds “no recommendation, “het Feeent demonstrations speak well for themselves. * * * Aire. John Pearsall has returned home after a vory pleasant Visit with her son in St. Louis, * + Mies Alma Woodford has returned to her posi ton at the Decatur Club after a. three oa oe ee Battle Getween Wets and Drys. - Central, ity Ayal 3-—The. elncain Glob" invites every Folge to join the nar fSoelaton,.afcetings arg\held every vedo Hesday and Sunday aflegvoon, "2 ¢ ne entire community was stocked t0/near of tho Tragio death of Rtedlo.Glimore we Bits sot by a steanger\"'*-& he-oume Betiveey tho wet and 8) plomiaag to: 0 a\iveiy one: ‘ne race vapre areas tage fic ter carefully ang Help teen ie ‘auaipate, who ill-beny/eecya' es \Seneaten il bes Serve: their \ WOMEN'S ECONOMIC — «*. “CLUB HOLDS : MONTHLY MEETING AS Saloon hae “Cunresey SHOESSSi Cares Joseph: Bianaanenae by. des ree etal ia and Earngsgtag aes Judge sDenayerredi. Future’) sagan Butte,’ Moniparaur Bland, a young a ARAD Bow Law Schooltemeee - ‘column’ /writeupamtape, eos Butte at WERT fal: published ore eYaube nd came wo: Butte holt aiyeamiaes and obtaing omploymgat-TY ag Feanion yest Shop.” Amoa*™ Wppatrons, fhe shop was Jude fe. ‘Denp# dean ‘of the Law SchooMBland:6xpressed.-{¢ the judge hisgsire Jo'study law. ThE Judge becam| “incited ‘and. tot questioning. hist regarding, nis: eat! training was canvinéed that the yor" man had symeleat foundation for philosophic mn He! his. tuition “shiner” th hho. entered Bland has progress. Studter Judge Der tution, free his pupil. ‘When ¢ spondent hope that & bar next. Jun opening in Bs my TACe,"-AO cmenca, plans." Young BiMga., being a high ScheBi:gi attended the (Whee. versity. sails He studies bie law, - and spends evervep over Bir tone: ‘Much Interest in Y. M. and Y. W. C. A, —F. L. . Club Elects Officers. Union City, Tenn., April 2—The con- stant growth’and the much Interest that Js being manifested inthe Y. M,C. A. and ¥..W. C. A. aro the redeeming, fen: tures “of the future, ‘prosperity. The Absolute need of our sity in aT. M. CA. hall." A ‘committec. has been appotnted by the preaident (0 look out for m favor- able location." Dr. Rosser of Washing: ton, D. C.. while on his lecturing tour Jn ine Interest of the Ministers Aid So- clety, visited the ¥. M. C. A. and made n ood talk to a larse and appreciative av lence, “A program was enjoyed. Litt ‘Miss inva Clark performed nicely. Al Miss “inva. Gi formed nicely. Al ‘aro fnvited "to. the Easter cng Munt at the C. M..B. Church. ** © Aiea Allace Barns is Stopping for a few weeks with her 'sistersin-lave,, Mrs, Mollie King. on Wardell street, "996, and. -her mother. ‘04 Mra, Ellen Bucay ls stopping with her granddaughter, “Mes,” Ollle’- Powers, since the murder of Mrs Damne’-daugh- ter Basie. + * * "nov, Win, Fowlkes, Mr. George Ciemons and atiss Davada, Toner attended the Walter Hopewell presbytery At Middle City, ‘Tenn, Inst week. * © * ‘Tho oldest club of the ety, namely. the Young Women's” Economical, held’ one Of the most Interesting ‘meetings fn Its history Friday’ ‘afternoon Ina. Hitle cot. tage on Mercie street, Mra. Lizste Brow being’ the Honorable hostess. “The presi dents Mrs. “Dr. ED” Walker, in her ‘stil sweet way. opened the eivb, Each member Joined in doing different pieces ‘of handwork for one, hour. Ales. Mellie Caper. secretary, “called ihe” FON, and ‘acter “collection. the members retired’ to the beautiful dining room. where covers were Tall for ten, the centerpiece ‘belng of hand. embroidery and. Battenberg. Afra, Brown, tho hostess, then served the membora a dainty menu: ‘The next meet- Inge with Miss "Walle Sanderson on Cot- lege street. *'* * The Tales" aissionary Society of the C. 31, 1. Chureh met with Mra, “Janie Jones” Monday. afternoon, **'s the Married’ Ladies’ Review Clu met Friday ‘afternoon. at the. home. of Mrs, Rev. Bratton. "Most worthy tress ident soon eniled the Indios Yo orien, hes Ing. engaged about one hour in paten- work, and soon "tind Beautifer” quit, real Interesting. talk on "Love “and Binion” wy Mrs, "Bud ‘Fulks was stmnly framd Responded to by the “hostess, Mra. F. Brutton.. A° ero-course ment was, servetl ‘Tho ‘club dourned to Imect With Mrs, Teo Mosely. * = = New, Iney Totten, who his been slek for some time. ts up again and doing some. beam Wur Raster sewing. = # The I Tee, Chib met with Mra, Pearl Lome. Atonday Afternoon, " Quite an interesting must ing weag held. Ars. Genin Fulks, vice resident, ‘opened the club, “and atter usual business lection was held andthe following “oMccrs were. elected: Mrs, Peart Long. president: Miss Talla Uaynes, vice-president: Aisa. Zula Caldwell, see Fetary? Miss Jessie Towe, assistant see- Fetary; Miss Wille Sanderson. (D9, treasurer: Mrs, Cagtle fx Fowikes (Ro), treasurer. Tha next meoting with Mr Horhert Lowe. Mins Zaln Caldwell tore lahed soma beautiful music. “Miva. Tove Woods of Nashville was guent, Ivo Mosely. * © * Mrs, "Ma ban tk or sms || ana fing Soa ea ngs erie Fe tae, || Han TS: Penel Lane atona ) an interesting meet- | | Is prepa. ra cen Pun, "ise || to aaton, ate cea ge Pore severaalcnae aie |] Guarantss je, Zan Caldwell ae: | | One Supp ; ing panderign (3). aoe ext ecting with Mira || 357 SNH OL ins, Hain Cauiwel wr: |] 99 “DARED es Un muni Str: vio || Tele Auton 227 Ne WAS guest. ——T —— wp THE BLACK MAN'S PAR’ peice TES unet copari eae ee SRS See creek Sree Eevee Ee es oes cs Lincoln “= 3105-4 APITAL, 5780.000.00 qe Sil aad eae) ee | ve ore (ie & UE, Se, etna Veet ae Se SS eSye ecg = ra , Th. food at, depend ., Tt takes : dinner og rival ao” ‘ ie ay ie can icago Defender SUNLIGHT GREATEST WEEKLY CHICA 3-3159 State Street. Telephone Douglas 3339. LONDON-17 Street Street, Sharing Road, London, England, W. G. Address All Letters to The Chicago Defender. Anonymous Communications Will Not Be Noticed. by one way that is safe after all, ay that is paved with belief. by the roadside where never can fall the traveler weary with grief. way that has guideposts of "Hope" all along, e way that makes up for all loss. way that bids even the weakest be strong. e way is the way of the Cross. OUR OBLIGATIONS BIDING AMERICAN CITIZENS play time if the criminal happens to be on that can be answered both in the If the criminal or supposed crim to a certain extent he is shielded; in is not hard to fathom. In one secalike; in the other section justice is a daywace is concerned. Sentiment ```markdown ``` uld to do organized s to organ ould be the Germ a criminal hunt th y are law here r from in conse ir superior t us an it be a could to discourage the commis- organized society we appreciate us to organized mobs we do not could be fewer of them, for our the Germans feel they owe the a criminal everyone will admit, to hunt them down as any other are criminals. This is an law and justice. There is here is ever two sides to a r from the white press only in consequence. It is passing air superior knowledge and ages at us an example of law and it be able to follow in their SOLVED. . missioner of im- ard of censors in connection it is nothing the picture g about race a racial prob- nks as does knitting if we 100 ```markdown ``` 1 SOLVED. RESOLUTIONS on any race cards and spades and because we have had we head the ex- and there is no it an easy step, imaginary, we are going to the four corners of fairly make Ronie howl. Very before we are hurt. Some circulated and before nightfall a time earnest but misguided agitient. Few of the real facts a speaker has a vivid imag-revailed, as they state, it is present time, and so without body /sembled pass a long ilty party or parties these resolutions be the meeting ad-t service to chest and be far when n offends will not the polls and too you are you are sympathy. d, where a vegetating, own canoe and bound to find CHICAGO DEFENDER uppon judge and s, burned, etc., the innocent, how easy culprit and treating n to the ropes. And l crimes put the race y and we have done o justify the hope that UNCONDITIONALLY PARDONED. MENT CAN SWAY NATIONS. The new man interest gets the voice and the ear fundamental principles are directly contraction: Governor Rye of Tennessee recent pardon to a young woman who some convicted of murdering a man who had betrayed recommended by a large number of women and the attorney general, by all the legislative delegation and by all five of the petition of the supreme court made of the opinion then and are now that should have been exercised in her case." Soon been more strongly endorsed. The pardon board and the matron of the other release, and right here let it be known was not white and that she actually in the eyes of the law she should have in any other criminal, but sentiment rules it seems right and just that she be given intense interest shown in the case by the son of the southland shows that the objection has not died out entirely. SENTIMENT CAN SWAY NATIONS. The movement that smacks of human interest gets the voice and the ear of the people, though its fundamental principles are directly contrary to law. As an illustration: Governor Rye of Tennessee recently issued an unconditional pardon to a young woman who some ten months ago was convicted of murdering a man who had betrayed her. Her pardon was recommended by a large number of women, by the trial judge and the attorney general, by all the county and city officials, by the legislative delegation and by all five of the supreme judges. The petition of the supreme court made mention that "They were of the opinion then and are now that executive clemency should have been exercised in her case." Seldom, if ever, has any person been more strongly endorsed. The chairman and secretary of the pardon board and the matron of the prison strongly advocated her release, and right here let it be known that this young woman was not white and that she actually did take a man's life. In the eyes of the law she should have been punished the same as any other criminal, but sentiment ruled, and in this particular case it seems right and just that she be given her freedom. The intense interest shown in the case by the good people of this section of the southland shows that the old anti-bellum spirit of appreciation has not died out entirely. WHEREFORE IS EASTER? BROW THE EASTER SPIRIT will be used, though they be transplanted from a room, still sing a lusty song, though it only be the all nature will be decked anew, though it blow from out the North. And why? Our ages ago only, He is risen this day. The flowers are more beautiful than engaging their throats clear of winter's breaths are bursting forth with songs of mine us. While all nature is shaken from our put on a new sail and almost unseen some new hope. This is the true spirit lately came us a babe in the manger with a earth, good will to men." And it is no victory over death and all that breathes of the triumphant cry; life, bloom, sing, the mountain tops of existence and look on before if only we will burst from the We were dead, but now we are alive again that feel not this rising to life again. Few praise where due. All nature seems decked are most of us in new garment inwardly. And all because it is Easter Easter have been were it not for the rise possible? Surely, then, we can stop at the newest styles, with hearts beating from honor is due. Easter will not pass, one solemn sacred thought east towards death has come life. That new life is TOMORROW THE EASTER SPIRIT will be upon us. Flowers will bloom, though they be transplanted from a warmer clime. The birds will sing a lusty song, though it only be the song within our hearts. All nature will be decked anew, though the crisp, cold air of winter blow from out the North. And why? Christ is risen. He is not risen ages ago only, He is risen this day. As He riseth, rise we, too. The flowers are more beautiful than yesterday, the birds are singing their throats clear of winter's breath, and with them our hearts are bursting forth with songs of melody. There is new life in us. While all nature is shaken from its lethargy, we, too, have put on a new sail and almost unconsciously are buoyed up by some new hope. This is the true spirit of the Christ, who only so lately came as a babe in the manger with the message of "Peace on earth, good will to men." And it is not only peace, but victory, victory over death and all that breathes of death. Life, not death, is the triumphant cry; life, bloom, sing, rise above the valley into the mountain tops of existence and look out and see the hope that lies before if only we will burst from the prison house of death. "We were dead, but now we are alive again." Few are the beasts that feel not this rising to life again. Few are the hearts that give the praise where due. All nature seems decked in a new garment. Decked are most of us in new garments; if not outwardly, then inwardly. And all because it is Easter. But where would the Easter have been were it not for the risen Lord who made Easter possible? Surely, then, we can stop arrayed as we may be in the newest styles, with hearts beating high, to give honor to whom honor is due. Easter will not pass then without one thought, one solemn sacred thought cast toward the empty tomb, out of death has come life. That new life is ours to use, not to abuse. VOTE FOR DE PRIEST. BATTLE FIELD HAS BEEN CLEARLY antagonistic elements have been brought into movement of harmony. The race leaders, man of the Second ward, have met in fellowity to support Oscar DePriest for aldermanism of our rejoicings over the happy city which confronted us recently in selecting a mindful that the victory is not yet won. So come. Let not a man or woman in the mindful or recreat of the responsibilities every one of them to vote early next TUES. AERER. The eyes of the entire race in America in the contest which is so soon to be denuded from Plymouth Rock to Golden Gate or alderman in the richest bailwick in America. Victory in this instance will precedent for the people in every country to unite upon one race leader. The city has been brought about very largely by women voters of the city, who have taunters and sweethearts the folly of dividing losing every chance of victory, which race aggrandisement. Next Tuesday at PRIEST. THE BATTLE FIELD HAS BEEN CLEARED FOR ACTION, all antagonistic elements have been brought together in a wonderful movement of harmony. The race leaders, representing every section of the Second ward, have met in fellowship, united in race fealty to support Oscar DePriest for alderman next Tuesday. In the midst of our rejoicings over the happy solution of the problem which confronted us recently in selecting one leader, let us not be unmindful that the victory is not yet won. The supreme test is still to come. Let not a man or woman in the Second ward be so unmindful or recreant of the responsibilities resting upon each and every one of them to vote early next TUESDAY for our standard bearer. The eyes of the entire race in America have been focused upon the contest which is so soon to be decided. Hearts will be gladdened from Plymouth Rock to Golden Gate in the election of a colored alderman in the richest bailiwick of the second largest city in America. Victory in this instance will be as a beacon light and precedent for the people in every commonwealth to get together to unite upon one race leader. The culmination of this solution has been brought about very largely by the co-operation of the women voters of the city, who have taught the husbands, brothers and sweethearts the folly of dividing their interest and thereby losing every chance of victory, which means representation and race aggrandisement. Next Tuesday our shibboleth must be DE PRIEST. SOUTHLAND, FARMERS E SOUTH actually sets about the divi am present indications they are attempt ear will be a blessing in disguise. That apates a heavy demand for grain this year of more than 4,000,000 bushels sown in significant fact is the increase in the Southern they are taking to heart the lesson taulft them for a time being with a tremend government report shows that South C increased 200 per cent, compared with the states are making equally as good showing as one of the most backward of IF THE SOUTH actually sets about the diversification of crops, as from present indications they are attempting to do, the European war will be a blessing in disguise. That the American farmer anticipates a heavy demand for grain this year is shown by the increase of more than 4,000,000 bushels sown in winter wheat. A more significant fact is the increase in the Southern states, indicating that they are taking to heart the lesson taught by a war which has left them for a time being with a tremendous surplus of cotton. The government report shows that South Carolina's acreage has been increased 200 per cent, compared with the 1913 planting. Other states are making equally as good showing. Arkansas, usually regarded as one of the most backward of the Southern states, illustrates the enthusiasm and energy with which the programme is being mapped out. The farmers are co-operating in the various counties, and forty demonstrators from the United States Department of Agriculture are aiding them. New methods, new spirit and new life injected into farm conditions below the Mason and Dixon line cannot help but bring order out of chaos. Today there is a fight between the poor of both races for a livelihood. Both have been depending solely upon cotton for support. Cotton is no longer king and attention must be turned to products that are in demand. Owning or operating, as we do about 15 per cent of the farm land, the change means much to us from every point of view. That we are equal to the new regime there is no question. We have been tried and found not wanting. FOR QUICK CHANGES the chameleon has nothing on one of our local race papers. They first appeared in a dress calculated to please Olson, the candidate for mayor. Fashions change as fashions will, and Thompson was all dolled up. The last edition not only brings Swetzer into prominence but gives us a new name for the paper. So we repeat as lightning change artists, some of our literary lights in the "Windy City" have the world beaten. CHICAGO, IT IS PREDICTED, will have more visitors the coming summer than ever before. Better keep that in mind when selecting a flat or a house. Country cousins are used to plenty of elbow room, and to be cooped up in a two by four room means that they will make their stay short. Perish the thought. THE MEXICAN SITUATION is bringing the fight near enough home to suit most Americans. There is nothing in posing as a human target; if you win, you lose. DR GEORGE CLEVELAND HALL says: We take a neutral position in the great war that is now waging because our blood is mixed with that of both the Allies and the Germans. We must or we admit it ourselves. DON'T FORGET THE ELECTION of Oscar DePriest as alderman of the Second ward means a big step forward for the entire race. We cannot afford to let this golden opportunity slip. It may be years before it comes to us again. "NUMBER OF CHARGES AGAINST AUTO REPAIRER" is the heading in one of the dailies over a police story. This makes the poor, suffering auto owner smile when he thinks of the number of charges the average auto repairer has put over on him. It's a long road that has no turn. FOR THE BENEFIT of some misguided individuals, let it be known that Easter wasn't originally set aside as a day for displaying new clothes. BECAUSE YOU WERE BORN on the first of April is no reason why you should act that way all your life. JOHNSON AND WILLARD seem to have the spotlight at the present writing. Well, everybody's doing it. THE MOVING VAN MAN is beginning to wear the Quaker Oats smile. WHO IS SAM? In our next issue we are going to tell you "who is Sam." The Defender is interested in the welfare of the race, not only extolling its merits, defending its rights, advocating its advancement, preaching the doctrine of economic thrift, but administering just criticism without reserve, irrespective of individuals or organizations. Our right to the position as a newspaper in the broad fields of its usefulness depends upon our ability and willingness to serve the higher causes of humanity. Thus we take the liberty to speak the truth and the whole truth. Who is Sam? "Say, boss, this is a white man's world, and you people have sure got 'em." "Ha! Ha! Sam, my people were slave owners, but never believed in slavery." "Colored people ain't got 'em, boss. You people are all right. Boss, I tell you, colored people are all right, but when Sam has got any business I am going to you white folks." True to tradition, Sam speaks the truth. Are you and I "Sams"? The position of weakness and servitude seems more prevalent as days go by and the influence that Sam has made. The great task before you and I today is to counteract the influence which Sam has created. This influence of Sam's is potential in the broadening sphere of "Jim Crowism," acting to circumvent larger activities of Afro-American industries, politically and economically. Let us telloilize. Certain whites of influence were the owners of slaves, but did not believe in it. Social customs become a definite law, and we acquiesce because we are too indolent to be honest. The shiftless, unworthy Afro-American panders to the occult of slavery because he is too lazy to be a real man. The anti-Sam movement suggested by the Defender means economic thrift and social uplift of the now submerged Afro-American—submerged AUTHORS AND BOOKS Review of New Books, Pamphlets and Other Literary Efforts Submitted to The Chicago Defender. "Jesus Born Out of the Black Tribe" is a little pamphlet containing a lecture by Eber J. M. Webb, M. d. O. C. F. W. Suttle, Wash. The main purpose of this lecture, which is illustrated throughout, with references to the scriptures, bear out his statements, is to refute the idea and teachings, in his own language, of the "learned, the unlearned, the teacher, the professor and the statesman in trying to impress upon the world that the Negro never was anybody, and that there never was anything connected with his history." He knows by biblical references that the Negro race has been the most honored in the world. That Jesus the Savior of man was a descendant of the Negro race and in God's own plan he was rescued from the cruel slaughter of King Herod in the land of Egypt, whose people are the descendants of Ham. Abraham, Moses, Judah, Simon and Joseph all married Ethiopian and Canaanish women. That Jesus is a direct descendant from the tribe of Judah, and Judah was the husband of two Canaanite women who bore him five sons. Canaan was a descendant of Ham, the acknowledged progenitor of the Negro race. Among the apostles were two black men, Barnabas and Simon. Barnabas was one of the most prominent among the apostles, ranking with Paul and Peter. These facts are all sustained by the bible, upon which the Christian religion is founded. A few of the references are here given: Genesis 25:1; Genesis 46:10; Chronicles 23:3; Genesis 41:45; Acts 13:1; Genesis 49:10; Hebrews 7:34; Revelations 5,5, and Genesis 10:6. Although the Negro race is now, like truth, to the earth crushed down, it shall rise again. Every indication points to the deterioration of the vaunted superior race, and history is repeating itself in the case of all fallen nations. Their last resort is the suppression of those whom they fear. Life and Struggles of Isaac Fisher. New York City, April 2. (Special.) —The April number of everybody's Magazine will contain a special letter by Booker T. Washington the principal of Tuskegee Institute, telling something of the life and struggles of Isaac Fisher, winner of the prize of $600 offered for the best essay by Everybody's Magazine, of the liquor question. Who is Sam? Who is Sam? Are you and I "Sams"? for the reason that Sam's influence is the unwritten law of the nation. Servitude defenselessness, weakness and inferiority are emphasized in every walk and activity of life, beginning at the national public service at Washington, D. C., and back to the infinite marts of trade. Let us illustrate: Speaking of the transportation service of Chicago, with more than 3,000,000 population, more than 100,000 of which are Afro-Americans. You cannot ride upon a coach of the street railway companies of Chicago unless you meet an Afro-American. Sam takes his business to the white people and the white people don't believe in slaves, yet they have them. Why not Afro-American motormen and conductors? Sam is the reason. Sam is the unworthy, shiftless Afro-American representing neither culture nor thrift of the race. We are opposed to Sam not as a human being, but the spirit of representation. Sam is the man of pleasure, who follows the lines of least resistance, who sleeps-upon his rights, never fulfil manhood's duties, unworthy of a reason, which has struggled to achieve success through hard and conscientious effort. We are going to fight Sam for the reason that the race each day is being misrepresented through him. We are citizens of the great, progressive United States of America. Neither through fraud, force nor misrepresentation will we surrender our manhood rights as self-respecting citizens. We have a right to the enjoyment of industrial freedom upon the same broad principle of any race which is a part of the nation. Afro-Americans should receive employment in every avenue of industry on the same basis as every other man. Our votes are a part of the elective franchise by virtue of which such corporations exist, aside from the fact that we are consumers, and the value of every product upon the market depends upon the demand. The white man owning the world and everything contained in it may please Sam for a substitute for earnest labor, but will not meet the approval of the intelligent Afro-American who feels the insult of ages through the cursed law of "Jim Crowism." DEFENDER'S LEGAL HELPS Be Sure Seller Is Owner. Our attention has been called to many losses sustained by our readers in purchasing goods and wares from persons and then afterwards having the same taken from them by persons claiming to be the owners. We wish to first state that the law is well settled in this state that no one can wrongfully deprive the owner of his property, and, further, that the owner can be deprived of the title to his property only with his consent or when he has acted in such manner as to lead others to believe that he has consented. Cases have been brought to our attention where persons renting rooms have failed to pay the rent when due, their goods and belongings having been held for a reasonable time as security for the unpaid rent, then the persons holding the same would sell the goods. Later the party purchasing the same would be deprived of the goods by the real owner and numerous inquiries have been received as to the relief, if any, the purchaser has. Now there is a lion which one has for rent on the personal goods and belongings of the party renting rooms, but the law provides as to how such property must be sold in order that a good title may pass to the buyer. It is also well settled that one buying goods and personal property must beware that the person selling the same has good title as well as the right to sell the same. We would advise that before buying any personal property from anyone, except some well established store, that our readers would make many inquiries as to the right of the person selling the goods, and if the person refuses to answer the inquiries openly and freely, then refuse to purchase the same. We also call the attention of our readers to a certain case before Judge John Stelk in the Municipal Court of Chicago, this week, where one party had purchased a piano for several hundred dollars, paying only about five or ten dollars down, the balance to be paid in monthly installments. The purchaser immediately sold the piano to a third party for two hundred dollars cash, then failed to pay any more on the original purchase price to the piano company from whom he purchased the instrument. The company traced the piano and took possession of the same. The third party brought suit to recover the piano, claiming that he had bought it from the purchaser. The Court after hearing the case decided that there was a conspicuous w and the true owner of his w and LET YOUR RENT MONEY PAY FOR IT TWO FLAT— HOUSE—or COTTAGE Our easy payment plan will enable you to buy a home with your rent money. COME OUT TO-DAY and see. The following properties WILL BE OPEN DAILY FROM 2 to 4 P. M. 3235 Prairie Ave. 2730 Cottago Grove Ave. 707 E. 39th St. 3347 Forest Ave. 4247 Wabash Ave. Some have steam heat, hardwood floors and great bargains. Ask for list of other TITLES GUARANTELD PETER B. "Self help is the best help."—Aspos. Health. Week—The. Aftermath. For the past two months Dr. Booker T. Washington urged the colored population by personal letters, appeals from the pulpits, through various newspaper publications, fraternal, civic and social organizations to observe the week beginning March 21 and ending March 28 as a general health week; that seminars, lectures, talks and addresses should be given on those two Sundays and on every available opportunity during said week on some phase of the subject of health, hygiene, sanitation, housing conditions, etc., to the end that, having gathered this knowledge, we might in the future be better prepared to meet and reduce the rate of sickness—to reduce the high death rate among the colored people of this country, due largely to preventable diseases. This was a good, timely movement—the very thing that this paper has been advocating for nearly three years. We are pleased to note that some notice and observation were taken of health week at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Frederick Douglass Center, St. Mark's M. E. Church, Ebenezer Baptist Church and perhaps other churches and organizations in this city that we know not of at this writing, but we are pained to note that more attention was not given to this matter, which is of paramount importance not only to the colored people, but to all the people of the nation. But the observance of this health week was nothing comparable with the importance of the event. The heralded and noised-abroad reports that the colored people are more susceptible to certain diseases; that they are carriers of certain preventable diseases; that it is dangerous to come in contact with colored people as servants, as artisans, clerks, workmen of every description are a malicious doctrine that has for its purpose, largely if not entirely, to promote the engender the spirit of segregation, "Jim Crowism" in the housing, in the working class, an endear to uproot his economic status. Hence it behooves the leading colored men and women, men of thought and sagacity to take notice and prepare themselves to combat this erroneous and malicious propaganda. This is our thought, friends; Things that pertain to our health and our welfare we should be ever ready and take the initiative toward protecting ourselves, and at the same time not to injure others, against the onslaught on our economic rights and condition. We should not wait for others to bring these deleterious reports and statements of our condition, but we ourselves should be the watchmen upon the walls—be on the alert and become thoroughly conversant with our physical health, social and economic status in every community in which we form a considerable part. Report of the Chicago Department of Health and the Negro. **Negro.** According to the tables compiled by the department of health of Chicago, available and reported in 1914, we note the following: In 1913 the colored population was 47,279. In 1912 the colored population was 46,284. In 1910 the colored population was 44,306. Death Report (Colored). In 1910 the number of deaths.....1,075 Death rate per 1,000.....24.26 In 1910 out of a population of 8, 195,551 whites there were 33,241 deaths and the white death rate was 15.14. In 1912 the colored population held both the purchaser and the third party to the grand jury for conspiracy, under $2,000 bonds. Therefore, we again caution our readers to beware of whom they purchase property, and endeavor to ascertain the true owner of all goods and chattels offered them by individuals. Eccentric Will Overruled An eccentric will has been declared void on the grounds that its provisions had neither reason nor public sentiment in their favor. The eccentric will was made by Miss Catherine MacCalg of Oban, and was overturned in the court of session, Edinburgh. By her direction eleven bronze statues of her father, mother, brothers and sisters were to be erected at Oban Hill at a cost of $5,000 each. OHICAGO APRIL 3,1915 Dr. A. WILBERFORCE WILLIAMS TALKS ON NO CASES ARE DIAGNOSED AND NO PRESCRIPTIONS GIVEN IN THESEB WEEKLY ARTICLES esop. was. 46,284 h. Number of deaths. 1,218 boker Death rate per 1,000. 26,16 pop-peals This death rate was a little higher than the rate for 1910, or in other vious 26,16 against 24,26. In 1912 white population was.2,294,711 Number of deaths. 38,998 Death rate per 1,000. 14.68 Their death rate was a little lower than that of 1910, whereas the colored death rate was higher. The 1913 Colored population... 47,270 Number of deaths... 1,176 Death rate per 1,000... 24.85 Which rate is a little less than 1912. The 1913 white population... 2,344,018 Number of deaths... 35,204 Death rate per 1,000... 15.05 The death rate of the whites was a little higher for 1913 and the colored death rate a little less. Death Rate of Chicago for 1910 for 100,000 Population, According to U. S. Census. White. Colored. For all causes... 1,495.1, 2,837.3 Typhoid... 13.4 23.6 Scarlet fever... 18.8 24. Diphtheria and croup... 38.0 10.7 Tuberculosis of lungs... 150.8 502.8 Other tuberculosis... 9.0 36.5 Heart disease... 130.7 285.8 Pneumonia... 237.9 371.2 Bright's disease... 111.8 208.4 White. For all causes.....1,495.1 Typhoid.....13.4 Scarlet fever.....18.8 Diphtheria and croup.....38.0 Tuberculosis of lungs.....150.8 Other tuberculosis.....9.0 Heart disease.....130.7 Pneumonia.....237.9 Bright's disease.....111.8 Our readers will observe that for a long time we have been constantly calling their attention that tuberculosis of all forms; that organic heart disease, Bright's disease (kidney disease), pneumonia, "The Captain of the Man of Death," were largely preventable diseases, and that these four diseases are claiming too many of our young people, and that through better sanitary conditions and a more perfect personal hygiene, the tabooning of alcoholics, a regular and intelligent medical examination once in a while to know the absolute working condition of the system would inure very much to the prevention of conditions that if neglected often prove very disastrous. The Weekly Bulletin in commenting upon this situation in Chicago says: "A study of the death rates of the Negro, as shown in the tables given, as compared with those of the whites, gives rise to some interesting conjectures as to the need for pubition among the colored people nowing in Chicago. "Since 1910 this portion of opopulation has increased from 441 to 47,279, with a corresponding in the death rate from all causes the average scale of wages amorte the Negroes is low; consequently; is forced to live in dwellings whiterexistency, and unfit in every wiHe is often poorly educated—need to say, sometimes in complete ignorance of those things which contrib to public health. These factors, toher with a possible racial susceptibility to some forms of disease, may aunt for the high death rate in tubercosis, which is three and a third tim as great among the colored as amorte the whites. Also in pneumonia, a dir. gird disease, the rate is 371.7 per 1,000 population, as compared with 22.7 among the whites. On the other hand, however, the Negro appears to be practically immune to scarlet fever and diphtheria, the rate being 2.1 and 10.7, as against 18.8 and 38.0 respectively among the white race for these diseases. "Typhoid fever, a disease the prevalence of which it is almost needless to say is amenable to proper sanitary precaution, shows for the Negro a death rate of 22.6 and for the whites a death rate of 13.4—nearly twice as large for the Negro." FROM OUR EXCHANGES. Under the Shadows of the Courthouse. The next grand jury to assemble in Macon county may be able to make a record that will astonish some folks who think grand juries are organized only for the purpose of running down Negro criminals. For too many years we have permitted the grand juries to feel that that was their sole business. Hence there has grown up under the shadow of many courthouses a lawless gang of whites who somehow or other feel that they are beyond the reach of the law. But the day has come when that sort of condition will no longer be tolerated—The Tuskegee (Ala.) News (white).