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GOVERNOR OF KANSAS HONORS AGED CITIZ LATEST NEWS If You See It In The Defender It's So GOVERN Watkins FILM COMPAN FILM COMPANY TRIES TO FAKE PEOPLE MISS MAE COLEMAN SECOND HIGHEST IN CIVIL SERVICE EXAM. Miss Mie Coleman, one of the brightest little girls in the city, has again demonstrated her ability as an expert stenographer. Miss Coleman was at one time a stenographer for Alderman Oscar DePriest. She took examination in a civil service, passed and secured a position to work during Mexico last year. This running out with Mexico last state examination and secured a position at Springfield, Ill., at the State Capitol building. Just a few days ago Miss Coleman took another Federal civil service examination and made the second highest average with a hundred or more taking. Miss Coleman is undoubtedly one of the best examples of energetic young woman-children who complain of the hard opportunity can do no better than pattern after this remarkable young woman. SHERIFF'S POSSE ELUDES WOULD-BE MOB OF LYNCHERS Prompt Action of Officials Saves Life of Thomas Brooks, Accused of Murder Near Memphis, Tenn.—Respectable Citizens Commend Act. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Memphis, Tenn., April 23—Avoiding a mob intent on lynching their prisoner, a sheriff's posse Tuesday brought Thomas Brooks, a 20-year old boy, to Memphis after it is alleged that he shot and killed two white and wounded another. The action of the sheriff's men in bringing their prisoner safely to the city has won the commendation of every respectable citizen. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Atlanta, Ga., April 26—Casar Sheffield, an Afro-American youth, was removed from the Lake Park jail near Valdosta, Ga., late Wednesday night and shot to death by a mob numbering nearly 300, according to addresses received by your correspondent this morning. Sheffield was only a boy and had been arrested on suspicion of theft. GEORGIA FARMER SELLS 500 BALES OF COTTON Savannah, Ga., April 23—(Special). -Bartow F. Powell, a Baker county, Georgia, recently sold 500 bales of cotton at 8 cents a pound. The amount of the sale was more than $20,000. GOING TO MOVE? The Chicago Defender 3159 STATE STREET DO IT NOW VOL. X., NO. 17. KILL ADVERSE BILLS IN OHIO LEGISLATURE Race Leaders in Buckeye State Have Discriminatory Clauses in Two Bills Stricken Out—Governor Willis Aids Them. MEN DESERVE PRAISE. Citizens Should Feel Proud of Few Stanch Members of the Race Who Fought for Their Rights, and the True Blue State Executive. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Columbus, O., April 23. The Afro-American men who waged the fight against the two bills introduced in the Ohio state legislature regarded as discriminatory, have won their fight. The first bill, which would have put out of business every recognized Afro-American chiristopod and massour in the state, was amended in the senate so as to exclude from taking the provided examination all who have been practicing for a period of five years. It was further amended so that the State Pedic Society, which had drawn the color line, shall not have an opportunity to name examiners. The other bill, which provided that in registering one must give his color, was amended by striking out the word "color." Governor Willis, speaking to some of the legislators, stated most emphatically that "the state of Ohio cannot afford to pass any discriminatory laws." The Afro-American people of Ohio are indebted to the few stanch men who led the fight against these bills and to Governor Willis, who stood by them in their contentions. At last Ohio has a true blue governor—one who not only believes, but insists on a squire deal for the race. MAYOR STOPS PHOTO PLAY. Toledo, O. April 23—Showing of the moving picture film, "The Nigerian," in Toledo has been suppressed by Mayor Keller. It was to have been shown at a local theater for a week beginning Sunday. The action was taken Thursday after a delegation of white and colored people called on the mayor to protest against the pictures. Those who urged the mayor to suppress the film were Albertus H. P. M. Williams, Dr. C. H. Herguson, Mrs. Della Fields, Judge O'Brien O'Donnell, Louis Jacobson and Miss Sara Hoffman. The move was started by members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. J ELMER SPYGLASS AND FATHER GOING ABROAD (Special to the Chicago Defender) Springfield, O. April 23—Application for a passport to Germany was made in common pleas court Monday by J. Elmer Spyghas for his father, Augustus Spyglass. Mr. Spyglass will make the trip to Germany with his son and is a graduate of the Springfield high school and is a singer of no mean ability. He returned from Europe some time ago on account of his mother's death, and is now going back with his father to continue his musical work in Frankfort, Germany. It will be remembered by many that Mr. Spyglass gave a concert at the local high school in 1912. This will be remembered by many that he has made to Europe. When asked if he were not afraid to take the risks which would necessarily be brought about by the present war, he said that they were the least of his troubles. He also went on to say that the ordinary life in Frankfort was seldom disturbed, except that a few men were shy. Mr. Spyglass gives concerts and sings in vaudelle while at Frankfort. MRS. R. H. BOYD DEAD REARS THREE VALUABLE AND ENERGETIC SONS (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Nashville, Tennessee, April 23.—In the passing of Mrs. Anna Dickson, the aged mother of Dr. R. H. Boyd, the race loses an inestimable character. She leaves three sons, one Dr. R. H. public is the best-known man in public history, the founder of the National Baptist Publishing House; the other two, Rev. Samuel J. Dickson and Mr. James Dickson. The funeral services were held from the Boyd residence, 1602 Herman street. The body was viewed by a large number of people. SATURDAY Well-Known Chicago Girl Makes Second Highest Average in Class of 100 in Federal Examination for Stenographer. Then send us both your Old and New address, so that you will not miss a single issue. Don't forget, both your Old and New address on a postal to Chicago Defender WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY FLAG OVER STATE HOUSE HALF MAST FOR JANITOR Governor Capper of Kansas Orders This Tribute of Respect for Tolliver Bird, Aged Afro-American Caretaker of Topeka Statehouse for Thirty Years. GOVERNOR HAS IDEALS Declares That Every Public Servant, High or Low, Who Has Performed a Faithful Service is Entitled to Recognition. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Toppea, Kan., April 23—As a token of respect to an Afro-American jailor at the statehouse the flag over the state capital building was placed at half mast Saturday afternoon. The order to place the flag at half mast was issued earlier as Governor Capper an evidence of respect to Mr. Tolliver Bird, for years a jailer at the statehouse. Saw Many Changes. It was thirty years ago when Bird first entered the statehouse as a jailer. He served during the Populist regime, saw the famous Dunsmore legislative session, and worked in the offices during the administrations of John A. Martin, Humphrey, Lewelling, Morrill, Leedy, Bailey, Hoch, Stubbs, and the first few weeks of the Hodges institution. Two years ago Bird left the statehouse for forced to resign on account of his health. Last week the aged man died at his home in Topeka. Hundreds of Kansas politicians knew Bird, and in his thirty years in the statehouse he had witnessed the rise and fall of scores of leaders. He always maintained a record for faithful and diligent attention to duty, and each succeeding executive council always found a place for Bird in the list of statehouse janitors. On the theory that every public servant, high service is this performed a faithful service is Cutter ordered that the error Cutter ordered that the statehouse flag be placed at half mast in memory of the faithful janitor. EQUAL RIGHTS BILL BECOMES LAW IN PENNSYLVANIA Bill Introduced by Representative A. C. Stein Passes House by Vote of 138 to 34—Stein and Geary Make Notable Speeches in Support of Measure. DEFEAT PLAN TO DELAY. Passage of Bill Great Victory for the Pittsburgh Courier and Progressive Race Leaders of Pittsburgh Who Led Battle for the Bill. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Harrisburg, Pa., April 23—Wednesday, April 14, after one of the most spectacular fights in the history of the legislature, the bill introduced by Representative A. C. Stein to give equal of prize to the Afro-American race was passed by the 34 to 34, Mr. Stein and Thomas P. Pearcy, representing the first legislative district of Pittsburgh, made the battle for the bill. Representative Phillips tried to postpone action, but was defeated on the appeal made by Stein. Phillips (Continued on Page 2.) Rev. Teresa Oransburg, KY, who presented at the St. Stevens church Sunday, has a style that is unknown in Chicago. At one time the Reverend gentleman became so happy that he jumped over the pulpit. Occasionally he would point out the necessity of having one to men enter the ministry. They are biological leaders and should always be the dignified and forcible expounders of right and truth and leave the symphastic stunts to the athletes. Saw Many Changes. Honor for Faithful Service. CHICAGO, APRIL 24, 1915 INSAS HO Chicago in KE PEOPLE First A AFRO-AMERICANS WANT REPRESENTATION ON SCHOOL BOARD. Man or Woman Selected Must Not Be the Offering of Politicians, But a Person of Ability and Character Representing All the People—Position Important One. Next to procuring representation in the city council of an Afro-American, no office is of greater importance to this people than a member of the school board. We have succeeded in electing one of our race to the council. Let us bend our efforts towards getting one of our race on the school board. By all means this effort should be intelligently directed. It should not be the goal of any politician or the distinct result of political backing. The office is one devoid of remuneration, and essentially one to be given to the highest type of our race from every point of view. Must Represent the People. He or she should be the choice of all the people and one whose capacity sources with the high responsibilities attaching to the office. There are many men and women among us who could easily "fill the bill" and if the element of selfishness and political pull is not predominant in causing the selection, the right kind of race representative will be given the appointment. Guard Your Children's Interest. Guard Your Children's Interest. Reference to the needs of the race's thousands of school children and the safeguarding of their interest, together with high character and education, should be the sole consideration, and any delegations waiting on the mayor or those who have influence with him who should have these interests in view should be disregarded and rebuffed. It is better to represent the vice be unrepresented in this important place than to have one whose purpose is to play cheap politics with a reckless disregard for the little ones, whose future will mean so much to race uplift in the community. MME M. LEE ROBERTS TO VISIT NASHVILLE Hendersonville, Tenn., April 23—(Special)—Madam Maggie Lee Roberts, after spending a month visiting with her father here, will leave the latter part of next week for Nashville, Tenn., where she will be tendered a reception by her sister. She will rearrange her room and move to Nashville where she will stop over for a visit with another sister. Madam Roberts will be at her place of business after May 3 at 4529 Vincennes avenue. The madam is one of the most artistic gown makers in the city of Chicago, having done work for some of the most exclusive families in the city. She will spend a week spring and summer she will leave for the coast, where she will spend two or three months. EXPERT SALESMAN OPENS STORE OF HIS OWN St. Louis, Mo., April 21—Charles Watkins, the salesman of the Story & Clark Piano Company of this city, who won the bonus from his company for being among the best salesmen during the year 2001, has gone into business off opening a branch of the Wurlitzer Piano Company at 2905 Lacede avenue. MAIL CARRIER GETS $3,000 FROM R. R. FOR DEATH OF CHILD MAIL CARRIER GETS $3,000 FROM R. R. FOR DEATH OF CHILD L. R. Tyrley Accepts Amount from A. G. S. R. R. Co. out of Court in Settlement of Suit for Death of Child in Wreck on Way to School. (special to the Chicago Defender.) Jackson, Miss, April 23—Mr. L. R. Tyrley, a well-known Afro-American citizen and rural letter carrier in Yazoo county, through his attorney, W. J. Latham, settled his case with the A. G. S. R. R. Co. last week by compromise. The suit grew out of the death of Mr. Tyrley's small daughter last fall, she being killed in a wreck near Meridian while en route to school. Attorney Latham had his client come to Jackson and closed up the matter before the attorneys for the railroad, Messrs. Thompson and Thompson, at the First National Bank. HONO in the First Afro-American Attorney to Before U Hon. S. A. T. Watkins, Assistant Before the United States Supreme C of Chicago vs. the Chicago Transpor sented the City of Chicago and His P S. A. T. WATK FOR CHICAG U. S. SUPR [Image of a man in a suit with a decorative frame around his head.] Hon. S. A. T. Watkins, Assistant Corporation Counsel, Who Appeared Before the United States Supreme Court Monday in the Case of the City of Chicago vs. the Chicago Transportation Company. Mr. Watkins Represented the City of Chicago and His Petition Was for a Writ of Gertlingt. S.A.T.WATKINS PLEADS FOR CHICAGO BEFORE U. S. SUPREME COURT Assistant Corporation Counsel Has the Distinction of Being the First Afro-American Attorney to Represent a Municipality Before High Court. As Supreme Attorney for the Knights of Pythias Mr. Watkins Has Appeared Before This August Body Twice, Winning Favorable Declarations for Order Each Time. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Washington, D. C., April 23. S. A. T. Watkins, assistant corporation counsel of the city of Chicago, appeared before the Supreme Court of the United States as counsel for the city of Chicago Monday. This is the first time that an Afro-American attorney has appeared before this court for a municipality and the citizens of Chicago should be elated that one of its lawyers was so honored. The case is officially as the City of Chicago. The Chicago Transportation Company. Mr. Watkins has appeared before the Supreme Court twice before, but it was in the interest of the Knights LEADER IN CLUB LIFE VISITS WINDY CITY Mrs. Eva Monroe of Springfield, Ill., one of the leading club and charity workers of that city, was in Chicago last week on business with State Federation of Women's Clubs. While here she and Mrs. Inflice Thompson were royally entertained. C. W. BROWN TO PRACTICE BEFORE N. C. SUPREME COURT Charlotte, N. C., April 23—(Special)—C. W. Brown, a well-known Afro-American lawyer of Elizabeth City, this state, recently passed the state supreme court examination. of Pythias, of which he is Supreme Attorney. Both cases were decided favorably to the order he represented. In one case he had the distinction of advising and being associated with the Hon. Alon B. Parker, for years the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals in New York and subsequently candidate for President of the United States. **Wins Important Decision.** In June, 1912, Watkins has to his credit the winning of a most important decision in the Appellate Court favorable to the city of Chicago. It was the first case in Illinois on the question interpreting the forfeiture clause in city contracts, thereby saving the city hundreds of thousands of dollars. **Honor at End of Term.** The honor of the being the first attorney of color to represent a city before the United States supreme court comes to Mr. Watkins at the close of his term of office, in which he has been one of the trial attorneys during that term in the corporation counsel's office. The distinguished attorney is a Democrat and retires to private life along with the Hon. Carlo H. Hisonon, Mayor. Mr. Watkins is president of the club of Chicago, Mr. Watkins will spend several days visiting friends in the South before returning to Chicago. RESTING NICELY, SAYS REV. E. J. FISHER Rev. E. J. Fisher, pastor of Olivet Baptist church, was visited on Monday by a Defender reporter by special permission of Miss Waslick, superintendent of Provident Hospital. "I am resting nicely but my head paines me," said Rev. Fisher to the reporter. Rev. Fisher had too much company on Sunday and this has caused the doctor to put up a sign at his private room. "No visitors." RENT YOUR ROOMS. Have you have a vacant room in your house when a small classified "all" in the Chicago Defender brings Wins Important Decision. Honor at End of Term. SATURDAY GED CITY Supreme DON'T BE FAIR PAYING $ COME A Company of Grafters With a N ants Open South Side Office of Hard Earned Money Moving Picture A ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE Reporters Expose Methods of M Well Known Authority, Who to do Their Own Producing Is No Chance fo DON'T BE FAKED INT PAYING $25 TO BE COME A MOVIE ST. DON'T BE FAKED INT PAYING $25 TO BE COME A MOVIE ST. Company of Grafters With a Number of Smooth Talking ants Open South Side Office Seeking to Relieve Easy Ma of Hard Earned Money by Promising to Make Moving Picture Artists Out of Them. ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE FOR "STAR" TO SECURE V Reporters Expose Methods of Movie School Promotors—Int Well Known Authority, Who Says Unless Schools Are Going to do Their Own Producing in Their Own Theaters, There Is No Chance for the New Actors. MOVIE SCHOOLS TRAP GULLIBLE BY FAKE CLAIMS Get Tuition Money on False Pretensions They Can Land Jobs for Graduates —Shunned by Film Chiefs. A half dozen newly established but flourishing "schools" in Chicago are advertising their ability to turn any one into a motion picture star. Here's what the heads of the two big Chicago producing companies think of the alleged training: W. N. Solig, president Solig Polyscope company—So-called schools of motion picture acting are not legitimate. Not one of them of which I have any knowl- ledge. Has it separate grillable persons from their actions. place your daughter in a position to earn from $50 to $10 a week, we rather not do business with it to you. This agent, during his talk, said the work wouldn't take the "actor from home over night, at any time because when a scenario was to be produced in Detroit or St. Louis the would leave Chicago in the mornin and return the same evening. Got some! Interviews Tony Langston. The Wise Old Owl Own Tony Langston, who is probably man best acquainted in the dire George K. Spoor, president, Essayman Film Manufacturing company—To protect the dresses that we have, we must be as well as those who have not, we must to make known that no person who comes from one of the schools will be employed by any of the schools. By the Wise Old Owl The preceding paragraph appeared in the Tribute a few days ago, and caused considerable comment among the people who have been approached by certain members of the race who claim to represent a so-called moving picture school which has been established right here in our midst. Beware. We consider this an opportune time to warn our people against this new method which is being operated in the district by a bunch of sure things, whose entire stock in trade is a type and typewriting machine, and whose own office is to squeeze a few dollars out of the one that may prove susceptible to the misrepresentations made by them. What One Agent Said. One of their agents approached a certain young lady who referred him to her mother, and after finding that there was no chance to make a contract remarked that "we are looking for intelligent young people only, and if you are not intelligent enough to WHAT PART WILL I IN "PROS WHAT PART WILL RACE TAKE IN "PROSPERITY PAGEANT" On Monday, the 26th inst., we are to witness what is called "Prosperity pageant." It is said by the promoters that it is to be one of the biggest affairs of its kind ever undertaken. In addition to its being a sort of inaugmental parade, its principal object is to "sirr the city spirit" and to arouse industrial and business activity. It might not be amiss, therefore, to indulge the hope that it may prove an opening of the 60,000 colored people, to elicit lost opportunities and imperative action. On this day a Republican mayor will be inducted into office, but more重要的是 than all this is the fact that for most time in the city's history a colored man can take his seat in the City Council as the representative of this heretofore unrepresented people. For here in Chicago, with a population made up of representatives of all the races of men, with their peculiar needs and characteristic tendencies, each race variety should have a representative of its own, in every movement, civic interest, not alone to guard its peculiar interests but the more particularly to act as a factor in the city's life and ongoing movement. That other races recognized importance of this idea, and have it realized, can easily be seen by glancing over the list of names of any important public committee. You will find the names of Germans, Irish, Italians, Jews and, in fact, representatives of every race except the Negro. A glance over the list of names composing the committee on arrangements for Moroccan event, reveals the same status of them. And in this HOT EDITIC PRICE 5 CENTS ____ Beware. TIZ e Co AKED INTO C25 TO BE MOVIE STA number of Smooth Talking Seeking to Relieve Easy Ma- y by Promising to Make Artists Out of Them. FOR "STAR" TO SECURE V Movie School Promotors—Int Says Unless Schools Are Going in Their Own Theaters, There r the New Actors. place your daughter in a position to earn from $50 to $100 a week, we rather not do business with it by you." This agent, during his talk, said the work "worked not take the "actor from over night, at any time because over night, at any time produced in Detroit or St. Louis the would leave Chicago in the morning and return to the same evening. Gol some! Interviews Tony Langston. The Wise Old Owl out of Tony Langston, who is probably man best acquainted in the diary in the "movie" game as to his personal opinion regarding the chance of members of the race acquiring positions after "graduating" from these so-called schools. This is what he hears. "Unless these schools are going to do their own producing, and are going to build their own chain of houses in which to exhibit their productions, it is hard to discern how any of the actors produced by them will ever be able to exploit their talents. It is a certainty that no bonafide film concern will use them, if the interviews and Solis studies are a criterion, and aside from that, they will booking through regular programs by contract, the percentage of theaters booking independent attractions being so small that they comprise about one theater out of twenty. I do not wish to be quoted as passing any opinion in given instructions in movie-action that I merely stating facts in reference to the output of these schools being able to secure lucrative positions." One Graduate's Experience. The following is a sample of the experiences gone through by the "graduates," and will furnish interesting (Continued on page 7.) RACE TAKE SPERITY PAGEANT part in making this gorgeous pageant possible, and are as truly interested in arousing the slumbering gods of prosperity as any people on earth. Why is this? Why are 60,000 citizens our great city repeatedly and unconcernedly overlooked in all the social, political movements to civic betterment? We are whoply lacking in what is called esprit de corps. True, a few individual members of the race may be able to exert a modicum of influence in some quarters, but as a collective body of our city's citizenry, we stand for little. Our protests are seldom heard as they appear rarely, if ever, answered. Each has been clearly demonstrated several times when we have protested against threaten injustices or existing wrongs. need some strong representative to take up these matters and our interests. The Appomatto could do much toward supplier the efforts of The Defender agencies that have been fight till in however, we our individual missions' racial interest; if each could but realize that in the race becomes a pot the life of our great cultural becomes strong much toward hasten our race will not be looked by officials will be accorded the official and which, ours is us and 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. ```markdown ``` admitted Mrs. Jones a very pleased reception in honor of their first Friday evening. As Mr. and Mrs. are noted for their exceeding hospice, it is needless to report that all but the highest of Mrs. Lycmee of St. Andrew's church an exceptionally interesting meeting with Mrs. John Cousins handled the occasion. Mrs. Elmer Under, the alternative, Mrs. Elmer Under, on "Should Women Have the Right Friars," Mrs. John Cousins handled the occasion. East 29th street, left my night for Cincinnati to accommodate the American friends of American appointed to serve my L. Davis' committee of 150 are in Harry E. Davis and T. M. Pleman at St. John's A. M. E. church at St. John's A. M. E. church last evening under the auspices of Mrs. Lycmee in Proof, Lyndon Hodgson Caldwell, pianist and organist of Syrna, Y.; Mr. Clyde Smith, the DEST MEMBER OF BAPTIST CHURCH ILL By Zack Banks. Columbus, Miss. April 23.-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Murray of Birmingham, Aln., were here last week to attend the funeral of their grandmother. * * * Mrs. Annanda, Hendricks, Laddle Ivy, Birt Long, and Everett Ellis spent last sun- v in Belfield, M. and Mrs. and folks Friday evening with an egg Messar of Harry and Jones have purchased the café at Fifteenth street and venue, north, formerly run by, his. * * * Mr. Wm. W. W. the least members of the M. W. wurch, has been quite sick, but not too much. He will entertain ell Nichols and Percum cuned a tailor shop and cafe at street. * * very sure he has been going to the e A. M. E. Church. They might cease to entertain ker will entertain Wed- th a birthday party in to a birthday party, books of Crawford, Iss Annie E. Hooks, Mrs. Eugene or ago. * * * Mr. Jerry decorator, was loving his mother, of his mother, purchased the poker, banks wishes by can find, or a barber PENNSYLVANIA GETS EQUAL RIGHTS LAW (Continued from page 1.1) later was cheered when he voted for the bill. Stein's Great Speech. Representative Stein spoke in part as follows: I rise to add my effort for the passage of the bill to the record of the regardness of race, creed or color the equal protection of the law. The bill prohibits the practice of race against colored citizens, and provides that any person no insulted may be recompensed in damages and the offender criminally punished for protected acts of 1877 which was intended to accomplish the same purpose but is unreasonable over $250,000 of our citizens are involved. I plead simply for the Justice granted by the fourteenth amendment to the federal Constitution, to the person the equal protection of the law. This right was recognized and followed by the fraternity of our Constitution in 1874, and these inherent rights of man—"that all men are born equally free and indefeated, and indefeable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring, possessing and protecting their own happiness, of our party secured its magnificent victory, contained this declaration for Justice to the Negro citizen, the so-called Jim Crow bills introduced in Congress by Southern Democrats, and other measures aimed at with the rulership for segregation in the executive department of the government of Negro employees. We declare these measures and the rulership to the spirit of American Institutions. Upon this promise the Republican party will honorable men refuse to carry out our pleace? Representative Geary followed Stein (but made a strong speech for fair man.) Credit to Pittsburgh. Speaking of the passage of the fill in the Pittsburgh Courier, which fought so valiantly for the measure, has the following to say: The power of the newspaper, coupled with the will of a determined people, was demonstrated at Harrison's this week when the equal rights bill passed the house with flying colors. All doubt and suspicion were cast on the intention. A. C. Stein was dispelled to the satisfaction of every man present when he rose from his seat in the house and delivered one of the strongest pleas ever made for any measure. The sincerity of the man could not be questioned by those who know that it was Stein who asked the Negroes of Birmingham such bill and allow him to present it. Accordingly it was done, and he has more than vindicated himself. The Hon. Thomas P. Geary, Mr. Stein's colleague, has made for himself a place in the affections of the Negroes of Pittsburgh. His work on the floor was phenomenal. Here, there and everywhere he was present, supportive labored with his fellow members to support the measure, and the roll call disclosed some real campaigning. But credit must be given Pittsburgh for the bill. It was Pittsburgh's day in Harriburg. Not only that, but men everywhere all over the state. Pittsburgh's delegation found itself almost alone on the grounds Wednesday morning. Only a few from other sections of the state appeared. Scott and Morsell from Philadelphia and a lone delegate from Altoona were the sum total of the delegates who struggled. There was nothing alike in politics to the delegation. Following the editorial suggestion of the Courier, the following churchmen went to the scene of the battle: Dr. G. B. Howard, Dr. J. C. Austin, Dr. B. R. Russell, Dr. J. C. Austin, Dr. A. Scott, Dr. Ernest Hall, Dr. Marcia Johnson, the Rev. J. C. Tautell, Rev. Taylor of Sewickley, Rev. W. T. Watson of Meadville, Pa. T. added to these Attorney R. L. Vann, representing the Courier; Attorney F. R. Stewart and W. H. Stanton, sent by the Cosmopolitan Civic League; G. J. Wiley, Attorney R. L. Vann, R. E. Frazier, W. N. Rickmond and N. T. Velar, sent by his local ination. In addition to these the men who are employed on the grounds—Jackson Houston, F. E. Collins, Henry Douglass and Ambush of Philadelphia. These men spent their time canvassing the representatives for expressions of support. The delegates to vote for the bill. The result speaks for their work. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. By E. L. Rogers. Springfield, IL, April 23—Company H was mustered out and almost instantly mustered out the officers chosen. Company J of Quincy was also mustered out and Capt. Hodge was captain in Company H. Capt. Hodge form his duties for some time. Company J made a good record and we hope no disciple will miss it. The men of merit who help make the company and the regiment will not be slighted in our midst, doing a great work in her profession. She will have singers here among the celebrities who will sing in city she will give a recital. * The first memorial in honor of Abumrah Linnah, the president of the Abumrah Linnah church, was a big success. Able men who made able speeches were there. Among the celebrities who will sing in city she will give a recital. * Theos. W. Swann and Mr. Porter and president of the College in our city last week visiting the gram was rendered by the Culture Club on Sunday. * Dr. Lewis of Chicago was in the city last week visiting his relation to Calumet, Mich. * * Lydian Jowring giving good service at the Country Club. * Dr. Louis Sunday. * * Mrs. Nancy Cohnman was given a birthday surprise at her home on South 18th street Monday evening. * few of her friends were out and had a most delightful time. Mrs. Coleman was given a dress, the gift of her husband, also several useful presents from friends. Ice and games were the diversions. The honoree made quite a nice acknowledgment and games were the diversions. The honoree is made quite a nice acknowledgment and games were the diversions. The honoree is made quite a nice acknowledgment and games were the diversions. * Miss. Eulabel Oaby attended the District S. St. at Jackie Bay, gave a concert at the Springfield club, Thursday. * * The Chicago Beader is on sale. It gem drug store. Honoree is at R. T. Thompson. WITH THE WOLVERINES Events of a Week in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Benton Harbor and Kalamazoo—The Latest News by Our Special Corres- pondents. KINDERGARTEN HOLDS BRILLIANT EXERCISES THE CHICAGO DEFENDER REV. W. E. HOUSTON ATTENDS PRESBYTERY REV. MILLER RETURNED TO SCOTT'S CHAPEL Mrs. Della Carey of Chicago, IL, entertained by her Carey G. M. Tillman. Hannah, Mo., April 23—Mrs. Jennie Cannon is planning a visit to Chicago in May at huncenb Friday at 1 o'clock consulted by Dr. L. Beal and Mrs. Prelingh Dr. Elder Dr. R. L. Beal and Mrs. Prelingh Dr. G. M. Tillman and Mrs. Detroit, Dr. G. M. Tillman and Mrs. Detroit, Dr. Tillman, and Mrs. Detroit, Dr. Tillman baptized Monday at whom Dr. Tillman baptized Mary Willey is ill. Rev. Pittman, pastor of the family, data, was a recent visitor in our city, date, was a recent visitor in our city, Friday night and is under the care of the family physician, Dr. H. B. Mechen. She Suzie M. Carey is quite sick. Scott Chatt Rev. A. E. Miller returned from conference with the staff of the church, a good attendance was present Sunday morning and Sunday evening to greet the pastor and Sunday meeting to greet the pastor. A good meeting was held both morning and evening, planned for a 200 rally the fourth Sunday of the month, organized club to work for this. He hopes to organize a costful year. This is his second year costful year. This church is in splendid condition at present. Sunday a fire broke out at Mrs. Emily Dealy, 26, of North St. street, but it was done. Mrs. Dealy much needed was done. **Mr. John Crawford** was a business visitor Monday. **Mr. M. Green** was a Johnson student. **Mr. Green passed the room to Versailles, III. Monday, where they intend to locate. **Mr. Tobinia of Jackenham** spent a week at Mrs. Green's guest of Mrs. Hulda Moss. **Mr. H. McLeachen will leave this week for a visit.** **Mr. Ind.** and **Ind.** Mrs. McLeachen is the guest of Mrs. Martin Lewis. **Mr. Ames** Mrs. Surnah Covington of Ind. **Mr. Surnah Covington of Ind.** is the guest of Mrs. Martin Lewis. **Mr. Ames** Mrs. Surnah Covington of Ind. **Mr. Surnah Covington of Ind.** is the guest of Mrs. Martin Lewis. **Mr. Ewing of Quichy, III. and left in a house.** Mrs. Ewing was formerly Mrs. Lois Chay **Mr. and Mrs. Otia Bucinier have returned** to Mrs. Ewing. **Mr. Bucinier of Shebliam spent Sunday with Mrs. Ora Batschall. The credit for being the best mounster minister ever produced. Lyric orchestra act received a credit for magnificent music. The orchestra returned home Tuesday morning. MISS BESSIE SMITH GIVES HER PUPILS AN OUTING THURSDAY Mr. Andrew Murray Murray Away—Away vival; Mural Murray Murray—Mus- cles; Other Live City News By H. E. Rainey. CHURCHES ARRANGE BOARD AND LODGING FOR FAIR VISITORS TWIN CITIES IN REVIEW SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS' INSTITUTE TO MEET APRIL 29, 30 Mr. and Mrs. W. Morrison Celebrate 44th Wedding Anniversary Entertaining the Guests Without Question Educational hint from the Western School Journal: "If a boy or girl cannot read, write or spell well on leaving school, it matters not what else he or she may know, the education is lamentably incomplete." If your drought cannot supply you with Haya Etsi Pomade will send will be on receipt of 25c in stamps harmacy. 3037 Street Street. MISS MYRTLE STEWART WEDS HAROLD HARRIER. HANN CONCERT CO. SINGS IN AUDITORIUM George R. Garner and Wendell Talbert Stars of the Evening. THE WOMAN'S AID. The Woman's Aid will meet at the residence at Mrs. Alice Cuffee, 3342 Dearborn street, Fort Worth, Texas, 21, 1915, at 2 p. m. (U. W. William Court); Mrs. Alice Hampton, Cor. Sec. WAYS AND MEANS SOCIETY The Ways and Means Society of Grace Presbyterian church will meet at the residence of Mrs. Martin B. Mitchell, 5759 Oakland Avenue, April 26, 1925, at 2 p.m. A fine program has been arranged including an address by Mr. Charles B. Wintroph, a student of Cornell Seminary. Members and friends will be to present. Martha B. Mitchell, See. The T. W. K. Whist Club. The T. W. K. W. Whist Club met with Mrs. Fumbanks, 3218 Rhodes avenue. Friday the 14th, she served a dainty luncheon, after which cusinier was inudied in for two hours. Cusinier was introduced to Mrs. Mimie Huwkins, Mrs. Willey, and Mrs. Subject, Mrs. Pumbanks, president. Were Long Without Good Things. Spinach was introduced into England early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, as also was the cucumber; the celery was introduced to English tables by a French prisoner in 1701. Because It Had No Hard He Because It Had No Hard Usage. A couple were discussed a certain story he in defense of and negative. "Say, look at this pocket-book. I bought it for a dime almost a year ago. Not worn a bit," he said. "Well, that's because you don't take off your pocket enough," she said, and the document was closed. Kansas City was _____ Women of good judgment claim American Hair Grower Improves their hair wonderfully. MADAME NEWELL THE ORIGINAL HAIR GROWER Office $100.00 to anyone proving that Jickey a processor ita to grow hair with late decisions in a beautiful, but gruppy for all there is in the Groving beauty, like Winston Churchill, Chinopody, do and teach Manicurist Missinging, Jickey, 50 cts. Oint of cts. 50 cts. Oint of cts. 50 cts. Face Bleach, 50 cts. 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BETHEL CHURCH Last Sunday morning Bishop Parkes preached one of the greatest sermons before service time hundreds were gathered at the auditorium, and a few minutes after the opening of the service the increasing overflow meeting, where Rev. G. I. Papp preached an earnest sermon to a large group of location, Ky., preached to another great gathering. Seventeen persons were received into the church. "Tomorrow the will be the last opportunity to Dr. Smythe before going on his creation," he said. "This week for the East, where he will spend several weeks in search of rest and refreshment," "Afternoon" one of the series of the most helpful entertainments given in Chicago, will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon, when the program will begin the public is asked to be on time. The late one will not be able to attend, and the program will begin at the appointed time. ARMOUR AVE. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. LA SALLE STREET CHURCH We are very glad to say we had a grand time. God nourished our blessings and we were to rejoice in the God of our Salvation, Jesus. J. W. will preach two recessions this year. He will preach daily School is done daily and increasing a sack lady in a bible. They read chapters in the Bible, sang two nice songs in the church, read books, and a little eight-year-old girl led the school in saying the Lord's prayer God's blessing. FULTON ST. M. E. CHURCH ST. MARY'S A. M. E. CHURCH. The pastor will preach morning and evening at 3 o'clock. Recognition of members and evangelitele service Monday. The pastor will have lunch and have their calendar dinner and program at the church Thursday, April 29. Stewartess Board No. 2 will have a musical program and quit rally. Friday, April 30. Quarterly meeting Sunday, May 2. QUINN CHAPEL On last Sunday morning we were favored with a very eloquent sermon from the E. Church. He selected his text from Psalm 53, "What is man that Thou are mindful of him?" etc. Dr. Anderson baked a cake for the service, charged of the services during the day and presided nicely. The choir rendered beautiful music, the songing sang by "Heart," "Oar," and pleased everyone present. Dr. Broadus, also of the M. E. Conference, presided over the sermon and soul-stirring. The Christian Endeavor was lovely and well attended, an uniring worker in this field of labor. Fathers are corollary invited to the Christian Endeavor meeting, Sunday, 7:30 p. m. and bring your daughters to the special service, or some one else's service. Don't make promises, but 'be good.' ext Sunday is quarterly meeting day Cullen Chapel, Dr. W. C. Cohen, morning and evening. Rev. H. Griffin will presch the communion sermon in the afternoon. "The choral of Grant Chapel and Joye Pine Chapel will furnish music. The pastor, R. Anderson, spent Sunday and Mon- day in Philadelphia. The meeting of the financial board of the Chapel Wednesday, April two for quarter- meet. M. We delegate to the ill convene at 11 a.m. I will be on Mon- day work with in- Eva Mar- che, the church local feature action," and HURCH. I day at the # ST. MATTHEWS, A. M. E. ZION . CHURCH. We were highly pleased with the very spendid congregations at the morning service in service at Sunday. Noted seventh-century bishop, the pastor preached a wonderful able and powerful sermon, which was delivered chosen from 9th chapter of St. John, 22th chapter of St. Joseph, and after listening to the spendid discourse on Sunday evening the pastor, after coming to minister, agreed to appease the audience. We were indeed pleased to have him. We with us and enjoyed his kindness. We were pleased to park Sunday evening at Almen Chapel, our pastor, Rev. Saw, is conducting recollection of the past. We were pleased to have with us last Sunday Rev. K. T. Thompson, also Brew. J. W. Thompson, also Brew. J. W. WALTERS A. M.E. ZION CHURCH. The services at our church this Sunday will be especially interesting. Our pastor will be the guest speaker at the pool, "The Sunday School will convene at the usual hour, and our Christian Endeavor Society will hold the service." The "The Bible, the world's supreme book," led by Mrs. A. J. Jace, At 3 p., in the church this evening. Many of our local missionary societies will hold its fourth anniversary, A Union Missionary program will take place every hour. Many of our local missionary societies will hold their intention to be present and participate in this service, the program will be especially interesting. The society will be assisted by our chair, Mrs. P. G. Carter, of the missionary society, is especially be commented for the splendid program rendered in entertaining the society at Tuesday evening, Mrs. Stella King of 410 Darborn street, will entertain the society at last Sunday with especially delighted at last Sunday with the service of Portsmouth, Ohio, who was an attendant of the Lexington annual conference. FRENZEER PARTY ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Lilydate, III. ST. JOHN CHURCH. All who were present at the morning service last Sunday had much to rejoice from the good fortune and pleasure to listen to Dr. Ross of Kentucky, who was in attendance. He delivered a most obsequient speech from the text, "The will be done on Monday," and concluded of this inviting message he raised his voice in song and stirred each soul with a gospel hymn entitled "Is He Lord?" Another great sermon was delivered at the evening service. This time by Mrs. Laura Johnson, an instructor and didyling. His text was "But can ye not discern the signs of the Lord? There will be a mysterious tea given by Mrs. Laura Johnson" in this church Thursday evening, April 23, 1915, for the sermon. The will be awarded the one solving the greatest number of mysteries. Admission will be the K. D. Tillman Charity Club cordially invites you to attend their annual Sunday afternoon meeting in this church. The president of the city antagonist federation will speak. There will also be a large number together with good music. When you want real music that atris and the choir will sing, you need the president of our gospel choir. They deliver it. Mr. L. B. Spencer, their enclu- sion, will be there. They are ready for live calls. They were at Bethel Thursday evening, April sunday. Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon. Our third quarterly meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Every Christian Endower should register at once for the world's C. E. Endowment. This is their last chance, let go. News Notes of the Nation's Capital By R. W. THOMPSON Art and Intellect Appreciation and Sympathy Of Workers and Their Work By G. F. PROCTOR Look into the lives of some of the failures, seek for the reason for this loss and try to remedy it and it is usually the same cause and effect problem. As example I cite the case of young men now a prisoner of war who have lost their lives, lost, lost and another human possibility of survival, snow ball fights and sand piles to me. He seemed in the very youthful days to be just like the rest of the neighborhood, but not in the least vicious or criminal. It was about the age when a young man was a player, that blue-eyed, tow inired Jack deserted the sand bat and became an innocent man of the world. He left his house and went to effort to make him return and then began the decline, the waste of raw manhood. THE HOUSEKEEPER In Season Talks on the Art of Cooking and Some Suggestions in the Vari- ous Branches of Domestic Science BY MRS. F. FLETCHER. VEGETABLES. — Most green vegetables contain little nutritiment but are valuable effects due to culose. Vegetables scorbutic salts as well as their fauxeative effects due to culose. Vegetables need the kidneys. The matter needed for the kidneys. The matter matter purifies the blood and is needed to maintain an amount of bulk in order that the proper action shall take place, vegetables contain fresh ones, carefully examined and scrubbed brush and a small pointed knife should be kept exclusively for clean vegetables and fruits are better when they contain natural; that is, neither retarded nor overcavanged means. It is folly to buy forced vegetables in a cavargiant prices. Their flavor is inferior to the natural. Everything has its senses. Radishes. — The spindle kind should be stored in small leaves. They have a stimulating effect upon the urinary organs and are often given to remove excessive mucus from the stomach. Lettuce—The cos and cabbage kind, fresh and juicy, move white, close, and very perishable. Lettuce is large lettuce is superior; when full grown, it is rather bulbous. Lettuce is rarely boiled. Sometimes lettuce is boiled, but it is generally eaten with sugar and oil or salad dressing. Lettuce is cooling, easy to digest, moderately nutritious and gently laxative in its spring and summer, and the triangular leaves are used as a sedative. Spinach—The round leafed sort with smooth edges and oil, spinach is in spring and summer, and the triangular qualities are due to the fact that it consists almost entirely of cellulose, and is usually eaten boiled about 15 minutes in ham or broth broth. Spinach may be cooked and rinsed and placed in a kettle without heating, and leaves from rinsing is enough to cook it, add a pinch of salt and let hot ten minutes, and cook it in a little water a little bitter in press dry between two plates, serve very hot, spinach, chop it and rub it through a sieve, put into a stew pan upon the fire with very little water, stir it and add a piece of flare, more butter, mix well and steak ten minutes, serve hot with sipper fried in oil The Lawyer—"You really want a divorce?" The Wife—"Yes." The Lawyer—"All right. What about the alimony?" The Wife—"He can't pay all of it alone." The Wife—"What is this—a practical job?" Take my advice, madam, and go back home and wait until he gets something. Fifty dollars, please." A poor man that hats little, and degrades no more is in truth ruder than a child. He might not want to be taught what you want to avoid or that grievances there is no more to have.—Hisham Hall THE CHICAGO DEFENDER No Time to Get Divorce --- Poor Man's Riches. MARKETING. POINTS OUT NATURE'S ERROR Mr. Wigglepimel Turns Abide From Dally Duttes on the Board of the Board "Wealth, as we know," said Mr. Gwimpleton, "is very unevenly distributed, but conscience is more so. "Some men are overburdened with conscience; some have none at all. Some people worry themselves slick over this or that real or imagined transgression of the civil or the moral is. "There are others who worry only that they cannot safely transgress the more. "Between these two extremes we have the man commonly described as overconscionious, meaning one worthy but timid, who lets a conscience too keen and active keep him from betterments of his fortune that he have those people who are not troubled in such ways, who are all but conscienceless and whose conscience really lies dormant. "It is true, too, that a thing that may stir one man's conscience may not touch another's; we are differently constituted. There appears to be absolutely definite standard of conscience in all men alike. This enormously complicates the conscience situation. "But still the great primary difficulty lies in the uneven distribution of conscience. If we could only have something like an even distribution of such conscience as now exists it would reduce piracy in its manifest forms as now practiced under civilized conditions by men without conscience, and for another thing, it would by reducing the stock of the man of abnormal conscience, spare him the wormworks that now beset him and let him benefit from the benefits rightfully belong to him. In fact, a more even distribution of conscience would tone up the world generally and make it in many ways a vastly more comfortable world to live in. "Pending that happy day it behooves us, I suppose—at any rate, my friend Mucklip, a well meaning and cheerful but not always overtrustful man, says it does—to be still more or less wary in our dealings with our fellow man in order to avoid subjecting our well meaning, but weaker man to avoid being circumvented by such body who was perhaps overlooked entirely in the conscience distribution." Acrionlane Garces Off Prisoner The story of an aviator who came back to the Russian lines with an Austrian prisoner strapped to the tail frame of his aeroplane is told in a Petrograd dispatch from the front in Poland: an aviator, Teraintie Paschalchoff, ascended from the aviation headquarters in the rear of General Ivanov's army in his 150-horsepower machine, accompanied by his mechanic. The machine carried a small gun and a number of bombs. "Owing to motor trouble, Paschalchoff had to descend two miles behind the Austrian lines. While the mechanic was repairing the motor six Austrians, Paschalchoff turned his one-pounder on his gun fired one shrapnel shell, which accurately and felled five men. The sixth surrendered. "Then came the problem—what would he do with his prisoner? Paschalchoff decided to abandon his stock of bombs and the his prisoner to the frame of his machine. Thus burdened, the aeroplane rose and flew over the Austrian lines amid a storm of bullets, regaining the Russian lines without damage." Angry Letters. This at least should be a rule through the letter writing world—that no angry letter be posted till you have twenty hours shall have chipped skin on your face and know how absurd is that other rule of saying the alphabet when you are angry. Trash! Sit down and write your letter; write it with all the venom in your power; spit out your letter; the fullest; 'twill do you good. Your word is good. Your jured; say all you can say with all your poisoned eloquence, and gratify yourself by reading it while your temper is still hot. Then put it in your desk; and, as a matter of course, burn it before breakfast the following day. Do not me that you will then have a double gratification.—Anthony Trollope. Photographic Manual In making photographs of the splash formed by a falling liquid Professor Worthington of the Royal society, in London, has succeeded in giving an image less than three one-millions of a second of a sphere with an electric spark, which can be so accurately timed that the operator can select any desired stage in the progress of a splash within limits of error not exceeding two one-thousandths of a second. A photographie printing machine exhibited at a recent meeting of the society had a roll of prepared bromide paper fed in at one end and turned out finished photographie prints at the other end at the rate of one hundredth of a second. These photographs may be used for illustrations in newspapers and magazines. Baby Spiders. The parental love of the spider is very strong. The female carries, suspended on her legs, a small bag containing the eggs, which resemble white beads. If the bag is pushed away with a straw or stick, the creature takes the bag and desperate effort to recover it. A spider found whose back appeared to have a granulated surface, but closer examination showed that she was entirely covered with her young. On trying to shake them off, they attached themselves to their mother by a thread, and on throwing her by the ground, she remained perfectly quiet until the spider picked up the bag by means of their extempored cable and spread themselves over her body as before. Made a Classification * Some years ago a bridge was built in Japan which was so slight that a notice was put up: No Animals Allowed to Cross." But rats were seen crossing on it, and as they could not be stopped the sign was changed to "No Large Animals Allowed to Cross." Something of One. "Is your son anything of a spinner since he has been playing with a ball?" He holds the family record for running up a bill." PRAIRIE STATE EVENTS The Latest News from Jacksonville, Decatur, Peoria, Braidwood, Torino and Other Illinois Towns. Deaths of the Week (From Records, Department of Health) Baxter, Dorothy, 2 year, 385 W. Chicago Carman, Winn, 60 yrs, 124 E, 40th st. Apr. 15, Carmon, Cassis, 61 yrs, 224 Blackstone st. Apr. 7, Parker, Lizzie, 33 yrs, 212 Linc Ave. Piggett, Bell, 53 yrs, 5537 Kinhark Ave. Inlandtown, Jacob, 40 yrs, 4046 Indian Ave. St. Augustine, Lizzie, 39 yrs, 4729 Evans Ave. Apr. 8, Card of Thanks We desire to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our many friends for the sympathies shown us during our bereavement for our mother and for the beautiful floral design given by fellow workmen in the postoffice. A. L. ISBELLE AND FAMILY. Cause of Ocean Tides The chief cause of ocean tides is the attraction of the moon which, affecting most strongly the side of the moon, draws or heaps up the waters in the earth successively turned toward the moon. The attraction of the earth for the water on its surface is strong enough to counteract the attraction of the moon, but it responds to the attraction of the moon by considerable movement. Character Worth Consider His eyes were bright with intellect and trained powers of observation; and they were beautiful with fitness, and with the well-bred habit of being a person of virtue to people and their affairs when he talked with them—Jillana H. Ewing. GUESS WHO DEPARTMENT LOGO DIRECTORY Household of Ruth, 44. Mrs. Anna Household of Ruth, 44. Mrs. Anna Administrative Council, C. O. B. M.-R. Blanche Smith, 5691 Foster avenue. Garden City, Chapel, B. O. B.-R. Mrs. Anna Smith, B. O. B.-R. Telephone Douglas 1846 - Daily 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. FOR RENT ODD FELLOWS HALL BUILDING Assembly Hall, Per Night, $12.00 Lodge Hall, Per Night, $5.00 Apply to the Janitor 3335-3337 South St. Street CASSIFIED ADVERTISMENTS FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT 3121 WABASH AV. NICELY FURNISHED rooms and wood conveniences; use of kilken and laundry 3120 LANGLEY AVE. 1ST PLAT. ONE room from 51th street and one block from Cemetery. Purchased rooms; steam heat and all wood conveniences; nice neighborhood. 3323 VERONN AVE. — ONE LARGE room, room, unfurnished, containing all room furniture; also a small room, nished, reasonable. Phone Doug 6006. 24-1 3525 WASHAM AVE. — FINE FURNISHED room; convenient conveniences; light housekeeping; fine transportation; man and wife or single; mrs. Mrs. C. Hyatt. 24-1-8-15 See M. W. PONDER 3356 Calcutta building, Dug-7106 TO RENT-E TO EIGHT-1064 AIRCONS. FOR SALE Splendid two-fat building, brick, 5. $1,000 Eight-room house. $300 to $500 down. FLATS TO RENT A DESIABLE FLAT TO RENT-SIX FAMILY SUITES, 100' x 100', speculative persons. Call 3284 Lanyang Ave. THREE 5-ROOM FLATS AT 3984 VER- SIDE. Three bedrooms. $19.00; modern; stave heat. Appl and $19.00; modern; stave heat. Appl 40th and grand bivd. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6-ROOM FLATS-BY THE week or month. Apply 3532 Forest Ave. Phone Douglas 5029. TO RENT-STEAM HEATED FLATS. 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Puller Are Arrested When They Seek Admission to Tremont Theater—Police Reserves Are Called Out. MAYOR PERMITTED SHOW. Indignant White and Colored Citizens Hold Mass Meeting and Appeal Is Made to Governor—Fight is Hot One. (Special to Chicago Defender.) Boston, Mass, April 23—The scenes where State, Beacon and Tremont streets swarmed with abolitionists during the early fifty voices their protest against the inquisitive slave trade, were re-enacted here this week when the management of the Tremont theater attempted to show "The Birth of the Nation," a "movie" version of Thomas Jefferson's *Laws of the Land*. White women stored clothes, women to the number of five thousand gathered near the Tremont theater opposite historic Boston Commons on the opening night protesting against the exhibition of the pictures. Representations had previously been made to Mayor Curley that the photo-play was of a character tending to incite prowls against Aro-Americans. Notwithstanding these protests the mayor failed or refused to prohibit the protest, and the mayor's protest were held in a number of churches white and black, and resolutions were passed on the mayor to act. The mayor had promised a delegation of prominent Aro-Americans he would see that the objectionable features of the pictures were eliminated. Race Refused Tickets. Race Refused Tickets. On the opening night several thousand Americans gathered in front of the building in hand, to buy tickets. They were refused. Then the crowd, bent on obtaining admission, began to surge forward. Riot calls were sent out and within ten minutes two hundred uniformed police responded in charge of Superintendent of Police M. H. Crowley. They used their clubs freely and aggressively in driving the crowd across the Commons. Those arrested were Munroe Trotter, editor of "The Boston Guardian," the Rev. A. W. Puller, Joseph Gould, Fred Banks and John Hines. All were immediately bailed out. Following the disturbance incident to the first attempt to show the piecemen, Joseph Gould, Fred Banks met at historic Farnham Hall. Boston's liberty loving population responded ten thousand strong. Overflow meetings by the dozens were held upon the adjacent highways. Sage of Concord Speaks. Frank D. Sainborn, "the sage of Concord," one of the few living abolitionists, presided. Addresses were made by Michael J. Jordon, president of the United Irish League, Mr. Wm. D. Brigham, Mrs. Anna Phillips Williams, niece of Wendell Phillips, Monroe Williams, and assistant attorney general, Mayor Curley was scathingly denounced for his failure to stop the play. Mr. Brigham in the course of his fiery speech among other things said: "There could not be a worse place in the world than Boston to bring a life this; in fact it is not fit to be produced in any part of the world." Appeal to Governor. Resolutions were passed appointing a committee of sixty to call on Governor Walsh. This was done the next day. After listening to the many speeches on the subject by both white and black the governor promised to have the law looked up at once, and if there was no law to prevent such exhibitions he would recommend to the legislature the immediate passage of the law, which such plays. Meanwhile this photoplay continues to bring in revenue for the promoters at the expense of the Afro-American race everywhere. MORGAN PARK. Mr. William Tyler of 1535 Kandall street is able to be out again.-Rev. James Rogers is home, after six months spent at his old home in Alabama, where he went for his health. Mr. Rogers looks the picture of health.-Master Weller Ray, who has been sick and obliged to quit school for so long, is able to return to school again and his schoolmates are very glad to welcome him back again to the school he recently entertained at his residence 10805 Glenroy avenue. Tuesday evening by thirty members of the Carrion club from Grant A. M. E. church. Everyone present enjoyed themselves fine.-Next Monday night. Dr. Carel will open his office at Arnett A. M. E. Chapel. Everyone come out and enjoy this fine play. See the doctor cure is being carried out by Beth Leonard t church this week. Rev. McCoop preaches this week and Rev. Blackshear will preach next week.-Mrs. Charles Richardson of 1325 Morgan avenue is indisposed from the gripe.-Mr. Geo. Baty is visiting his relatives in Morgan Park for a couple of weeks.-Rev. Geo. Richardson of 117th and Mister Geo. Richardson of 118th, city of, or Morgan Park, returned home for two weeks in Michigan, where they spent two months.-Miss K. L. Richardson will leave this week for the West; MILWAUKEE, WIS. Milwaukee, Wis., April 23—The Frontenac Social Club held its regular meeting at its new temporary headquarters, $718.3 Prairie street, on Thursday, April 15. Business was carried on in a very interesting manner. Much enthusiasm was created over the minutes of the board of directors' meeting. Final reports were heard from the ball committee. The board was dominated. A social committee, consisting of three members—Messrs. Chinn, Cooke and Gordon—was appointed to act on a few entertainments to be given in the future. The next meeting will be held Thursday, May 6. MEMORIAL EXERCISES FOR COL. PERRY H. CARSON (Special to The Chicago Defender.) (Special to the Chicago Defender) Washington, D. C., April 23.—Sunday, April 18, at 3 o'clock p. m., commemorative exercises were held in honor of the late Col. Perry H. Carson at St. Paul A. M. E. church, Rev. M. F. Sydes, D. D., pastor. The church was covered to the limit of 100 feet, and the congregation turned away. The auditorium was appropriately decorated with flowers, flags and bunting. Prof. William Jennifer, P. H. d. was master of ceremonies. The speakers of the evening were Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court, Prof. George F. Cook, secretary of the Municipal Court, Prof. Childs, M. D. promenant member of the city school board, and Mrs. Julia M. Layton, prominent platform lecturer. The speakers were enthusiastic and eloquent, seeming to be inspired by the subject and by the many admirers, and the surrounding evidences of appreciation of Colonel Carson's eloquence, seeming to be with music, rendered by the Monumental orchestra, Prof. Charles Hamilton, leader, and a chorus of fifty voices, with Miss Rush Sydes as leader. The music was simply divine. The exercises were held under the auspices of the "Blaine Invincibles," a political organization of which Colonel Carson was chairman. Prof. J. Jones, chairman of the executive committee, is due much credit for the splendid success of the meeting. A. M. E. CONNECTION HEARS BOARD OF FINANCE REPORT A. M. E. CONNECTION HEARS BOARD OF FINANCE REPORT Bishop Parks of Chicago Presides Church Extension Board Meets. By R. W. Thompson. Washington, D. C., April 22—The annual meeting of the financial board of the session Wednesday morning at the headquarters of the department, 1541 14th street. Bishop H. Blanton Park presided. The report of Prof. John R. Hawkins, secretary and treasurer of the department, showed that despite the business depression existing in many parts of the country, the department that collected in dollar over $2,000 per year, which was practically up to the average of previous years. As is known by most everybody, this "dollar money" is the general fund of the A. M. E. Church. Each member is obligated to pay into the general fund $1 per annum for the support of the national activities of the church; 30 per cent is used by annual conference fees; 10 per cent is used by widows and widows of deceased pastors; 16 per cent is divided equally between the church extension and educational boards, and the remainder is retained in the general treasury for the payment of the salaries of the bishops and general officers, as well as for other connectional needs. The system of headquarters is very comprehensive and has been highly praised by the country's best accounts. Beside Bishop Parks the members of the board present were: Rev. M. W. Thornton, Boston, Mass.; C. H. Murray, Catonsville, Md.; J. M. Glmorce, Cleveland, Ohio; J. H. R. Ranson, Kansas City, Kan.; R. H. R. Singleton, Savannah, C. S. E. Howard,ince, Charlesston, S. West, Montgomery, Al., C. H. Allen, South Bend, Ind., and W. T. Strong, Jackson, Miss. The Church Extension Board also met at the headquarters of that organization, 1535 14th street. The annual report was made by Secretary B. F. Watson. Prof. Charles Stewart, the globe-trotting newspaper correspondent, wrote here, requesting meeting for the Associated Press, app delivered two lectures, one at Shiloh Baptist church and the other at the Y. M. C. A. EDITOR.S MAIL Mayor-Elect Thompson's Duty. Now that the election is over and the Republican party has won a signal victory, with the aid of the Afro-American citizens, both in the primary and regular election, in justice to them—and I believe they will receive Mayor Thompson—the appointee to the pointment to some of the important offices. If it should so happen that there would be but one appointment given to them, above all other considerations it should be a member of the school board. We have thousands of Afro-American children attending the school board, and the administration of the school affairs. Our public schools on the whole are the best in the country, and our superintendent, Elia Flagg Young, is one of the most able and broad-minded superintendents that can be found between the Atlantic and the Pacific, and we need to have details that necessitate a representative of the race on the board of education. This is no time for political honors, political sinecures or political rewards in the form of fat jobs. What we need most is an honest, efficient and progressive representative on the ground, and we need educational interests of our children, which at present is not at all satisfactory. Mrs. Young is broad-minded and impartial. She takes as much interest in the welfare of our children as her time will permit. She is also often handicapped by a hostile board, so it is impossible to depend upon her altogether. If we had a member of the board many intolerable grievances that never see the light could be referred to him, and through his position and influence they would be rectified. It is hoped that his master will be set before Mayor Thompson in its true light. He is a reasonable man and not averse to the interests and progress of our people. Therefore we earnestly and hopefully look forward to the attainment of success. D. W. J. TO THE SECRETARY. All secretaries of fraternal orders are requested to send the name, adress, and address of your lodge or order. Do so at once. Will be published free each week. ```markdown ``` Major John R. Lynch Honored at Banquet by Los Angeles Veterans G. LOS ANGELES VETERANS HONOR RETIRED ARMY MAN Major John R. Lynch Is Guest at Banquet, and Former Fighters Will Name Camp After Him as Additional Mark of Esteem—Ideal of Grand Army Men. RACE VETERANS IN U. S. Survivors of War Are Organized into Two Military Departments—The Department of Columbia and the Department of the Potomac—New Camps Being Organized. (By Eloise Bibb Thompson, Contributing Editor.) Los Angeles, Cat., April 23—At the banquet given Tuesday evening in Los Angeles at Patriotic hall by the colored camp of the United States war veterans much homage was paid to John R. Lynch, retired colored major in the United States army, after whom he was named the recipient of its new charter. There are only two colored military departments in the United States controlled entirely by colored officers, one known as the Department of Columbia, consisting of eight regularly organized camps with a territorial jurisdiction embracing all states west of the Mississippi. The department of the Potomac, an eastern division. Two new camps are being organized—one in Seattle, Wash., and the other in El Paso, Texas. The aggregate membership of colored veterans in the United States is at the present time about 20,000. The civil war veterans dying annually at the battlefield are none left but the Spanish-American war veterans and those of the Mexican insurrection. Care for Sick Comrades. this department of Spanish war veterans in Los Angeles, with a membership of eighty-six, was organized six years ago. It is the duty of this camp to aid all sick members and to give a military burial to the deceased. Many of these comrades are men of college degrees, and many colleges such as Harvard and Howard Universities. All are property owners, their activities being that of real estate agents, doctors, lawyers, merchants and janitors. Some of these veterans are on the retired list (ex-Union soldiers), while others have been in the military of the Mexican insurrection, the officers of the camp being Howard M. Morris, commander; William Qualls, senior vice commander; Abraham Hill, junior vice commander; Frank W. Butler, adjutant; William Reynolds, guarded Patrick, officer of the day, and Stephen Francis, officer of the guard. Officer Is Popular. The admiration that these comrades have always felt for the service that Major Lynch has rendered his country is shown, not only in the fact that they have decided to name their camp after him, but also in the pains that they took to honor him at the bummery of the evening, and it was a history both interesting and remarkable. Although born in Louisiana about sixty-eight years ago Major Lynch spent the greater portion of his busy life in Natchez, Miss., where he was appointed justice of the peace for Adams county by General Ames, and military governor of the same state. In 1869 Lynch was elected to the legislature for a term of two years, and re-elected in 1871, serving the last term as speaker of the house. He also served three terms of two years each as a member of congress, and was sent as a delegate to the national Republican conventions of 1872, 1884 (when he acted as temporary chairman), 1888, 1892 and 1900. He was a member of the Republican national committee for four years, and years author of the treaty for the navy department under the Harrison administration. Acting as 'paymaster in the Spanish-American war and in the regular army in 1901, appointed captain in the same year and promot- Parks & McGavock's UNDERTAKING CO. 3155 So. State St. Phone Douglas 3231 Safety First Before employing an undertaker first get his prices Then get ours R. H. McGAVOCK, JR., vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. It Pays to Investigate Shipping to any point in the world our specialty JOHN W. KEVIL, Manager and Licensed Embalmer. We respond to calls any place in Illinois 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 5477 DOUGLAS 7159 AUTO. 72-403 AUTO. 73-865 PLUCKY GIRL HERO KILLS FIERCE RODENT Majestic Uber Girls in Uproar When Rat Is Seen—Mean with Hatpin —Funeral Services—Girls Carry Remains to Crematory. The long maligned Uber now has a new use. A charming theater attache has demonstrated it as a most formidable weapon for the killing of rats. The Majestic Theater has the reputation for having eleven of the most charming and petite ushers in the theater and dresses to a queen's taste. Saturday evening last Miss Hubbard discovered a burly rat in one of the girl's dresses, gawning away. Eleven girls were in the dressing room at the time, and what did she say rats for. Free Scott, such yells and screams that the audience thought the Titanic was sinking. They jumped upon the radiator. One C Courtesy Los Angeles Tribune did not need to scan the daily papers for the display of French silk liske Others jumped to the chandeliers One grabbed a fireman's axe, another a hammer, but they did not have the nerve to land on the repulsive rod. But the girl with the toothpick was the heroine of the day. She punged at the buster the day and lor wooden spear in the rat's breast. In a few moments he lay dead. Then there was a sigh and the horrible work of execution was over. A funeral was held over the remains of Mr. Rat whose body was taken to the furnace and cremated. The dead rat's spirit cremated to others of his breed is "Beware of the Masque!" Johnson, Mamie Ferguson, Lela Garnet, Mum Bumbley, Olissa Belah, Viola Allen, Hazel Callow, Lena Hubbard. MRS. ZEDRICK WINS MASQUERADE PRIZE Mrs. Emma Zedrick, 23 W. 47th street, won the prize for being the most beautifully gowned woman at the dancing class of Mrs. Randel on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Zedrick was gowned as a crinoline girl; in fact, many said she resembled an "angry boiling so sweet and charming" woman, and the very avenue, won the prize for being the most unique dressed woman at the ball. Mrs. Zedrick received a six months' complimentary ticket to attend the dancing class next season. It was the annual masquerade dance of Mrs. Randel's class and quite a large crowd was there masked. Mrs. R. Shaw and Mrs. Jones, Mrs. R. Shaw and Morris and Mrs. J. Gray Lucas were among those who looked very pleasing in their costumes. DR. M. I. BROWN HAS INFECTED FINGER Dr. M. J. Brown, 3502 South State street, has been suffering with an infected finger for two weeks. He is reported better as we go to press. to major in 1906, Major Lynch finally retired five years later and has devoted his leisure time to the writing of works dealing with reconstru- ction. Major Lynch was in Los Angeles some two months ago and enlisted several large audiences with his "Reminiscences of Reconstruction." Parks & M UNDER C 3155 So. Phone Do Safety Before em SECRET ORDERS NEED TO WAKE UP TO HOLD PACE SET The Uneducated Way of Doing Business Is Driving Young Men and Women from Secret Orders to Insurance. For years secret orders have progressed wonderfully among the race. Its several missions, to look after the sick, bury the dead, and create good fellowship caused thousands to swear allegiance to him. Almost every one of our orders has a clause that says when ill, in order to get a benefit, one must have a doctor's certificate, and seen in bed sick when the visiting committee comes around. This is true up to the age of 18, but just a few years with the progress of the race, it began to join insurance companies and medical aids. The latter organizations merely required that if ill, hurt, inwardly or outwardly, only a doctor can get a benefit. But our secret orders still maintain you must be ill in bed and seen by the visiting committee. In one of these lodges a young man gets his fingers broken or hurt and is not in bed he gets no benefit because he is not go to bed. They refuse to pay him his $ 5 per week on this account. On the other hand, if he is insured in an accident company, in bed or not, he gets his $25 to $50 per week, just in proportion as he is insured. Within the past ten years, nothing has done more to drive young men and women into benevolent societies and organizations than the lodgings way in which our lodges do business. Secret orders do not seem to keep up with the times in 'this respect, hence intelligent men and women are joining daily safe and sound insurance companies. It is time these lodges kept up with the times and did business in an un-update, common-sense way, it is not that they are not good, but so small they won't have enough to pay for a sick brother. The Defender is a friend of secret orders and merely speaks out for their benefit. MRS. LLOYD WHEELER LEADS GRAND MARCH AT DOCTORS' DANCE Mrs. Lloyd Wheeler and Col. John R. Marshall led the grand march at the citizens' hall Monday night at the Eighth Regiment, 35th and Forest avenue. The ball was given to increase the fund for the entertainment which meets here in August. Many beautiful gowns were worn and a large number of Chicago's representative citizens were present. The Eighth Regiment Band furnished music under the direction of "Sergeant" Wm. Berry. Many late dances were performed. The Colonel Marshall was chairman of the committee and Mr. George Walker secretary. The officers of the local medical society are Dr. Officer, President; Dr. Turner, Secretary. CLUBMEN FAVOR AUTOS AT NIGHT The cabaret as the Appomattox Club Saturday night was up to the usual standard; in fact, J. Berni Barbour, the entertainer of the evening, never appeared to a better advantage. The Defender reporter covering the event interested in the large number of automobiles side the club mouse. The horseless carriage is undoubtedly the favorite mode of travel after dark and all of the big fellows had a car of some sort. The most notable car, however, was Mr. James Woodard's trivial the finest car of its kind in existence in the most costly, according to his wife. Hurrah for the new Auto Row. AL RUSSELL DEAD Democratic Opponent of Oscar De Priest Dies at Hospital Wednesday. Al Russell, saloonkeeper, 35th and State streets, died suddenly Wednesday at day Washington Park Hospital. He defended Democratic Alder man of the day, the whelmingly by Oscar De Priest, real estate man. His death is being investigated. Y. M.C. A. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN WABASH AVE. DEPT., NEW MEMBERSHIP RATES SOCIAL SENIOR [MEMBERSHIP] $2.00 Includes house privileges: Lobby, Check Room, Reading Room, Billiard Room, Dining Room, Lectures and Receptions and Transient accommodation in the Dormitory. 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For example, the sanitary bureau of the city of New York on January 7 of 2001 fledgling 7 of the pests in a pile of manure that was covered with tar paper and other rubbish. The covering of tar paper had practically made the manure impervious to snow and frost, and thus a degree of warmth sufficient to hatch and be maintained all winter long. Of course it is almost certain that most of the flies that hatched out in a winter temperature were soon to die by cold. But it is also equally certain that a few managed to get into someone's kitchen, where, unless killed by the swaiting process, they could get along quite comfortably until the warm weather, when they could sally forth and begin the work of propagating their kind. No uncommon to see a few flies in the restaurants of Chicago in midwinter. And there is no doubt but that enough flies are always able to get through winter to furnish an unlimited supply for summer consumption. Then there are the flies that survive until the late autumn or the beginning of winter. These deposit their eggs in places where they are probed by predators, with the coming of warm weather they hatch 'out and thus we get our new crop of flies. It has long been understood that 90 per cent of all so-called house files are born and bred in stable manure, if this be true—and there is no doubt that it is—then if we could only get a stable of the manure pile we would be able to rid of 90 per cent of our files. The remaining 10 per cent would be comparatively easy to handle. Chicago now has an ordinance regulating the care, storage and handling of manure which, if strictly enforced, would go far toward making Chicago a flyless city. The stable owners of this city can do much to rid the city of files by giving the department of health its keen co-operation in putting this condition into effect, the other hand, they can help the city's sanitary progress by refusing or failing to comply with the provisions of the ordinance. And by taking this latter course they can also be assured they will be contributing their full share in adding to the dangers that threaten the health of the city and that help materially to swell its death rate from the diseases that are due to fifth and files. The clean-up season is close at hand. It is time now that everyone should be thinking about cleaning up their premises and getting rid of the winter's accumulation of fibr and rubber in every kind. It is not necessary to wash the clean-up proclamation. The good citizen should act on his own initiative. Why is it necessary that a day be set and an official proclamation be issued before people start to clean up? As matter of fact every day should be clean-up day. Keeping clean isn't a season. It is a matter of daily duty, so let's start the clean-up campaign now and keep it up all summer. ABE JONES IS Abe Jones, well-known Evanston bonfite, spends his evenings motoring between his home and the Apomattox Club. The reason Abe hits the pike so often is because his wife has gone to Beloit, WI., to see Aunt Charm, who is ill at home, and he says that it is so loness at home. Later, he declare that Aunt Clara is better, but Abe says the club for him until wiley comes home. *Amore American Hair Grower*, 25c and 50c. More popular because it gives results. Druggists. N.A.A.C.P.HASBIG TASK BEFORE THEM N.A.A.C.P.HASBIG TASK BEFORE THEM Promoters of a Birth of a Nation Preparing to Exhibit Filthy Pictures in Chicago—Uplift Association Must Prevent Presentation of Pictures by All Means. The local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. will undoubtedly be called upon soon to exert every effort to prevent the production of the "Birth of the Nation" in Chicago. The play is without question one of the most infamous assaults upon the manhood and manhood of the Afro-American ever attempted to be presented. It is signed to stir up irrepudience and will inevitably lead to serious clashes between the races in event of its production here. The wife of the outgoing mayor has already "passed" upon the film, and is exhibited. Happily, the official sanction will permit for its production here will be up to the incoming administration. Association Must Get Busy It is well, therefore, that the officers of the association take time by the forelock and "sound out" Mayor Thompson on his attitude regarding the contemplated run in Chicago of this photo-play. *Love Bono Africa Americans, under the leadership of Editor Monroe Trotter, are to be compelled for the standout they took regarding the show at the Tremont theater. Pictures Can Be Stopped. While they did not succeed in stopping it, they did create sufficient public sentiment against it as to materially affect the receipts at the box office. They are secured from the governor of the state a promise to ask the legislature to enact a law prohibiting the production of films tending to incite strife among the races. There can be no question about the local authorities under the general police power having the right to suppress such plays. Let the Afro-Americans be aware of the existence of this power in event of the attempts to produce the "Birth of the Nation" here. LITTLE PRIZE WINNER CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY SILVER LEAF LODGE ENJOY ANNIVERSARY. Des Mages, Iowa, April 23. The Silly Sisters held their second birthday anniversary last week. The attendance was very high. Attendance were served by the Hiremen. A woman with an address on "Character and Fraternity," said she talked on "Responsibility." 18. Evan. Brent were among the speakers. Mrs. Jones of the East Side was a visitor. Mrs. Brent made up for the Thanksgiving sermon. ```markdown ``` GERALDINE WALKER GIVEN BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Geraldine Walker, 3119 Wabash avenue, was given a birthday party on April 17 by her mother, Mrs. James Walker. About twenty of her little friends were present, and they had a delightful afternoon. She was recently remembered by her friends Lily Caldwell and 46 Saturday, and is a pupil at the Downtown school. Those present were Misses Juanita Winston, 3333 Calumet avenue; Ethel, Helen and Jauntia Caldwell, 3328 Wabash avenue; Lille Ellis, 914. Larrabe street; Lucie Thompson, 3141 Prairie avenue; Miss Jay McCretchen, 55 West Third Street; Macy McCretchen, 38 West Third Street; Dotliephy and brother, 5749 Lafayette avenue; Mrs E. I. Holmes, 3115 Wabash avenue; Ethel Johnson, 3146 Wabash avenue; Masters Willie Semple, 3857 South street; Keeah Johnson, 3146 Wabash avenue; Keeah Russell, 3137 Wabash avenue; V. J. Johnson, 3137 Wabash avenue; and Dodson Graham, 3139 South Streeet. An orchestra furnished music for the little folks. MISS L. JORDAN CONTINUES ILL Miss L. Jordan still continues ill at her residence, 3600 Walgreens avenue, but Dr. George C. Hall and Miss Jeska C. Wolf, the nurse in attendance, declare that their patient is doing nicely. The next report from the sick man should not be more cheering as Mr. J. Wolf, the new resident Chicago, but now a resident of Ontario Canada, has arrived in the city to at the bedside of his sick friend. One of the big social features of the Whitnall Avenue Y, M. C. A. is its banquets, given frequently at the asso- ciation. They are being made to give another soon. MRS. W. J. HARRIS MOVES FROM FOREST AVENUE Mrs. W. J. Harris, who has resided at 2725 Forest avenue for some time, has begun housekeeping at 22 E. 44th street, Apt. A. 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Established 1892. Examination Free. GOLD CROWNS POORLY AM BROWNS. BRIDGEWORK, Per Tooth. SILVER FILLINGS. $3 .500 Boston.Dental Pariors New States Theatre Blvd. 3509 SOUTH STATE STREET Open Signings and Sundays Phone Douglas 4047 JESSE BINGA, BANKER SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS BURGLAR AND FIRE PROOF SAFBTY DEPOSIT BOXES $3.00 PER YEAR office, 4724 South State Street Mr. Will Marion Cook stopped at the Wabash avenue association during his stay in the "Windy City." Mr. M. Pierre de Caillaux, the talented musician, will leave shortly for the East, to engage in the work of his profession. Mr. Will Marion Cook will be his sponsor. Mrs. Catherine Carceau of New Orleans, La, who has been visiting her mother, returned home Monday night. The Entree Nous Club will give an evening dress dance during the coming week. Miss Georgia Richey of Duluth, Minn., who has been visiting the Perry girls of Evanson, has returned home. Mr. W. H. Ternell of the Anderson & Ternell estate company, left on Wednesday morning to look over some forms in the gate of Michigan. Mrs. C. Kennet, 5622 Lake Park avenue, surprised her husband by serving a delightful dinner in his honor, with a few friends present, this week. Those present were Mrs. William Climans, Mr. and Mrs. George Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. G. West and Mr. Robert Harris. Mrs. Bessie Johnson and Miss Marie Johnson, 5211 Walsh avenue, spent Sunday at South Bend and Mishawaka, Ind. Miss Dalley Jones has returned home from Indianapolis, where she was called on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Carrie Taylor. Mrs. Nobile Gilmore and daughter, Mrs. Huelz Gatewell have reserved boxes for the season at the American Giants baseball park. "Rube" Foster and his American Giants baseball team will arrive in the city Sunday morning from their western tour. Mrs. Alice Handy and Mrs. Susie Howard were called to Pittsburgh, Pa. by the illness of their mother. Miss Nellie Roberts of Danville, IL., is in the city on business. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Hickey as Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Collins are and-patting going west this summer, in the most important cities of California and the San Francisco fair. The Defender is in receipt of a printed copy of the speech onedoughlass, delivered at St. Paul, Min., by Charles M. Serritch. Mrs. Jessie Johnson, president of the City Federation of Women's Clubs, entertained at breakfast Wednesday, April 14, in honor of Mrs. Thompson of Champaign, and Mrs. Munroe of Springfield, IL. Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis was hostess at a dinner party Wednesday, Guests of honor were Mrs. Eva Munroe and Mrs. Infelice Thompson. Dr. Leonard Lewis has returned from Champaign and Springfield, where he closed several important real estate deals. Mrs. Leona Barner and Miss Rebecca Inits were in Evanston last Thursday, in guests of Mrs. Florence Jones, sister of Mrs. Barner. They also visited Miss Lillian Smith, who is quite ill. Mrs. Ella Harris and Mrs. Georgia Robinson were guests of Mrs. Wesley Tifford Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Harris is on a short visit from Logansport, Ind. Miss Katherine Kent of Birlingham, Ham, Ala., contemplates a visit to Chicago this summer. Prior to her visit she will spend two weeks at French Liek Springs, ind. The executive committee of the Wabash avenue association held a meeting Tuesday evening. --- Miss Frances S. Spencer of Indianapolis, Ind. the noted harpist, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Charles Stewart, 5912 Aberdeen street. Mr. "Bert" Jefferson, 3556 State street, has composed three songs, Take Me Back to Days of Use to Do, "Poor Little Girl Didn't Know," and "Poorly a Cause for Every Acheing Heart." Attorney James A. Terry, 3456 State street, returned to the city Sunday night from Lincoln, IL, where he wav JESSE BING SAFE DEPOSIT BURGLAR AND SAFETY DEPOSIT BO FOR STO 2803 Wentworth Ave., steam heat, room 4742 State St., stove heat, rooms in re 2809 Vernon Ave., barn....... RESID to bury his brother, William Terry. The departed leaves a mother, Mrs. Charlotte Terry, sister, Mrs. Lelita Cultens, New York, and James A. Terry, brother, this city. Mr. A. A. M. Smith of Port Huron, Mich., was in the city a few days last week. Miss Jennie Morrison, formerly of Springfield, Ill., now a resident of Chicago, entertained at dinner Friday, April 16, in honor of Sir Knight Finey of Cairo and Springfield, and Mrs. Monroe. Mrs. W. M. Ross of Tuscumbia, Ala., is in the city on account of her daughter's illness, Mrs. Eita Ross Talbot, who is still confined to her bed in Post Graduate Hospital. Mrs. Ross is the guest of the other two daughters, Mrs. Ross Milford, 6032 Dearborn street, and Mrs. Carrie Ross Allen, 3427 Nervon avenue. Mr. Louis F. Finnie, Chief Grand Mentor of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, spent Friday and Saturday, and several days this week in the city. While here he was the guest at lunch on Sunday afternoon and Monday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Young, 3556 Forest avenue. Mrs. Emma Jacobs is visiting her sister in Detroit. Dr. Leonard Lewis has returned to the city, after a trip to Champaign and Springfield, where he went to close some important real estate deals. Mrs. Lucy Jefferson of Lake Forest spent several days in the city during the week. Mr. M. T. Bailley, manager of the Bailey Press Club, made a flying trip to Lake Forest in the interest of the said club. Mrs. Ella Harvey of G117 Ada street, entertained Mrs. Maggie Francis and Dr. L. G. Jordan at dinner Sunday. Mesdames Halle Lenoir and Fanny Williams, W. R. Franks and Miss Helen Tives of Lake Forest, Mesdames M. J. Robinson and Frances Morgan Park, Mesdames Nell Rhodes, Lavinia Jackson and Benjamin Bush of Blue Island; Mr. Henry Ray, Mr. Watkins of Harvey, II; Mrs. Rose Howard Malone of Torino; Mr. Jacques Lennard and Benjamin Braidwood; Mr. and Mrs. S. W Snowden of Rogers Park; Rev. H. E. Johnson and Wakegan are all expected to attend the prosperity parade in the city of Chicago on Monday during the holiday; Mr. and Mrs. Hale Thompson as may of Chicago. Mr. J. S. Moseley of the firm of Moseley & Smith, barbers, Madison, II, spent the early part of the week in purchasing a new outfit for their place. Mrs. S. A. Robinson has just returned from an extended trip south, where she went to attend the funeral of her sister. Enroute home she spent several days at Indianapolis, Ind., where Robinson, the Robinson left the city immediately for the exposition at San Francisco. Mrs. J. C. Nelson, wife of Mr. Nelson, night clerk at the Wabash avenue association, and who lives at 3035 Wabash avenue, left on Sunday for Miami, Florida to be at the bedside of her sick mother. Mr. Cole, owner of the Majestic Theatre, states that he is quite pleased with the nine girl ushers, even though they are afraid of rats. Mme. Hackley is in Springfield, Ill., arranging for a folklore concert to be given in the near future. Her wonderful talent is acknowledged by all. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smith, who have been visiting the city, and their aunt, Mrs. C. Hyatt, several months, have returned to their home, Buffalo, N. Y., and then will proceed to Hamilton, Canada, their former home, to adjust real estate matters. Mr. W. H. Holtzclow, president of Utica University, Utica, Miss., made a brief stop in the city and was a guest at 3252 Wabash avenue. Prof. W. Henry Thomas of New York City proved his ability as a playwright and actor before a large audience at the Wabash Avenue Y. M. M. Theater, where he performed in a social melodrama "On the Brink." Professor Thomas is on his way to the coast. Many Chicagoans were so pleased with his art that he has been requested to remain longer. He has accepted the invitation and will remain four weeks longer. The Boys' Orchestra, playing at the Y. M. C. A. a last Thursday evening, won the admiration of the large audience present. We hope the boys will continue in their good work. Mrs. Wm. Barnett passed through the city from her former home, Denver, Colorado where she has been looking She made a visit of her mother. She made a visit of her guest of her old friend, Mrs. E. Wilson, 3255 Rhodes avenue. She has gone to her home, Jacksonville, IL. NEWS OF THE SICK List of Your Friends Under a Physician's Care at Home or in the Hospitals. Mr. T. J. Hicks, 3712 Wabash avenue is on the sick list. He is a Bethel church leader. Mrs. H. Heiser, 3334 Forest avenue, is quite ill. Mr. Duke, of the postoffice, and who stops at the Y. M. C. A., is indoiled with a dislocated wrist bone. Miss Bessie La Belle was reported indisposed on Tuesday of this week. Little Miss Vera Baker, 6442 Evans avenue, is very sick at her home. She told a defender reporter that a numbess she had she had in bed with her were sick at her. Mrs. Murie Parker has been suffering with a severe cold this week. Mrs. C. V. Hensley, 750 E. 41st street, has returned to her home from St. Luke's Hospital, having undergone an operation performed by Dr. D. H. Williams, under whose care she is daily improving. Mrs. C. V. Heywoods, 3206 Wabash avenue, is slowly improving from an operation performed at Post-Graduate hospital. Mr. Walker, 3156 Wabash avenue, is quite ill from pneumonia. Miss Fannie Wright is now convulsive and is working now. Mrs. Butter has returned from the hospital and is residing with Mrs. Sanford of Rhodes avenue. Mrs. Jennie Lewis of 21 E. 33rd st. still continues ill at her residence. CARL DITTON COMING FRIDAY EVE., MAY 28 Second annual May Festival will be given by the Coleridge Taylor Club, Friday evening, May 25, H. T. Jackson, conductor. The club will be assisted by Carl R. Diton, piano virtuoso; Mrs. Willa Sloan, soprano; Miss Nannie Mee Stryhron and Walt Gussett, accompanist. The recital will be held at E. Van Buren street, Box seats, $1; entire main floor, 75 seats; balcony, 50 cents. Claudins A. Reid, president; Miss K. E. Williams, secretary. REV. J. B. BELL BAPTIZES FIGHTY CANDIDATES By John Williams. THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLUB GIVES DINNER By Wm. Henderson. Source of Ramle The rattle of which the inverted mantles are made comes from China. Formerly it was sent to Germany, where it was de-gunned and made into a thread, but now the entire operation is done here. CLUB EDITORS. Kindly send to the Chicago Defender the names and addresses of the president and secretary of your club with your next report. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER N. Y. PUTS BAN ON "AFRICAN DODGER" N. Y. PUTS BAN ON "AFRICAN DODGER" (Special to Chicago Defender.) Albany, N. Y., April 23.—Senator Gilebrist's "bald dogger" bill has passed the Senate and is now a law. This announcement should ill all the self-serving Afro-American's heart with joy, because it means that the objection "Afro-American" will no longer be the cause of insult to the race at summer parks. The bill makes it a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $100 to throw a baseball at an Afro-American's head. Chicago and other cites that complain of the same trouble should get busy. WINTER SEASON OVER IN VAPOR CITY S. M. Young Working Hard to Secure Building for Walters' Club. REDS WIN IN CONTEST; BLUES LOSE BY 23 CTS The professor who, in his address on the correct pronunciation of English, said he preferred "ofn" to "ofn" in "pronounce" and "pronounce dictionary" with a reputation to lose ever sounded the t in the middle of such words as Christmas, mistletoe, hostler, often, or chestnut. Good actor, whose duty it was to pronounce, can be tongue, can be authority to support their pronunciation of "han'kerchef and We'en'sday. And no one who knows his way about in the elocutionary field pays my regard to the spell- 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. Also Manufacturers of Ro-Zol Face Bleach, Aida Overton Walker Hair Pomade and Other Toilet Articles. "Of'n" GOLD LINKS LODGE HOLDS DEDICATION SERVICES APRIL 22 At a concert held in a certain town a soldier of the Black Watch occupied a seat in front of a private of an Irish regiment and his sweetheart. The latter was very much lestered in the face of the enemy, the regimental badge on his chest and particularly. This badge is the figure and cross of St. Andrew, with the motto, "Nemo me impune lacesis!" (No one annoys me with impunity). "Phwt does that writin' mane, Patys?" asked the girl. "Phwy," replied Pat, "it's Latin, but I've forgotten the English it avt. But in good ould Irish it manes, Thread on the tail avt me cou if ye dare!" Benefit of College Training Benefit of College Training. First Tramp="So Waggies is a college man? And what good does that do him?" Second Tramp="All kinds o' good. He scares off lots of dogs by giving the college yell!"-Puck. Translated! CURRENT EVENTS IN SOUTH BEND interesting Gosip from the Famous Manufacturing City of the Hoosier State. By J. Bridgeman. Robbery That Hurt When a thief drove out of the town of Silverfield, Nev., with a team of horses belonging to Curley Jones, a mine owner, he took with him the only conveyance in the town. As a result, Jones was compelled to walk 5 miles over mountain and desert to notify the sheriff. Between Two Fires "I hear you intend to move. What's the trouble?" "Why, hang it, the family above us has bought a pianola, and the girl in the flat below is learning to burn leather."—Boston Transcript. 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The team of Criswell and Marshall, both of whom work under cork, was above the average of acts of its kind, and took several well-earned bows. "An Irish Arden," by Morris Downey and company, a playlet concerning the veterans of the Union and Confederate armies, went great, and at no time did the dialogue even approach the intensive. Joe Kelley in character sounded a riot, and the Livingston Trio, comedy act, completed a good bill. The last half last week had the Jennetts, head and hand balancers, who were good; Maley and Mack, a lively singing, singing and dancing act of merit; Lawrence Johnston, the great ventilologist, and Dr. Rueford in sensational electrical demonstrations. The added attraction here for next week is Madam Gertude, the celebrated payee expert, who has created such a sensation throughout the civilized world. Come about your future. She has been called the "peer of all secretresses" and will astound you with her wonderful powers. Old Monogram. Blaine and Brown were seen at this house for the first time on Monday. The Sis Hopkins work of Miss Blaine and the vocal numbers by Brown were good. They were followed by Charley Anderson, the female impersonator, whose work was fine but whose act was too long. Bosan and Granger should have opened the show instead of being third on the bill. Then their efforts might have been appreciated. The Freemans, popular and well known to the patrons, scored as usual. Attendance here first class. Handsome Madeline Butler is the usherette here, and Edward Burch is fire guard. New Monogram. W. A. Kelley, trump music concertian, who introduces high-challus solos on various instruments, went well, and was followed by Meyers & Meyers, a good singing, talking and dancing team. Rogers and Wiley were good, the eccentric dancing of Rogers and the character work of Miss Wiley the dancer, who performed face song and dance team, were good. Robert Hall, formerly of the Old Monogram, wears the fire guard uniform here. Attendance big. The Phoenix. The large attendance daily shows that the features booked here are popular, and among those seen during the present week were "Following a Clue," Broncho Billy in "Ingoman of the Milie" *Jicey* in "The White Goddess," the "Siren of Corsica," "The Jitney" *Appleton*, "In the Dragon's Sleeve," and *In the Sleeve of the Cross*, Dustin Farnum in "Cameo Kirby," and others. Sunday brings Charles Chaplin in the two-reel Essanay comedy "The Trump," and "The Adventures of Kitty Cobb" a big five-reel feature. The Lincoln The new orchestra here is good and is being appreciated by large attendances daily. Among the features run were "The Black Box," "The Vanderbilt Cup Race," "The Photo-Play Without a Name," "Love Vendetta," "The Sand Rat," "Exploits of Elaine," "Back of the Shadows," "Uncle John," "The Hidden City," "The Crumpled Letter," "The Duchess," "In Raw Colors," and others. Sunday brings "The Danger Line" and "The Lare," the sensational five-reel special permit feature. No children admitted. The Washington "The First Commandment," which was shown on Monday, drew well, and was followed during the week with "The Railroad Raiders," "The Their Last Haul," Cleo Madison in "The Human Menace," "A W. reless Rescue," "The Blood of the Children," "Wooped by a Wildman," "From Headquarters," "The Mystery of Mr. Poo," "The Little Sweat Wife," "Sequencing," "The Bloody Dog," "The Terror," "Brouhaha Well," and others. Sunday brings a big program which includes "The Girl of the Music Hall," "The Death of Simon LaGrue," "Smoudering Fires" and "The Cameo Ring." The States. The new system of booking here is proving popular, and gives more latitude in the quality of features used. The following were shown during the week: "Sympathy Sal," "The Vanguard Race," "Race, Fooching Secaland," "Fooching Master," "The Green Idol," "Exploits of Elaine," "The Cycle of Hatred," "Who Pays?" "The Winning Hand," "Tricked," "The Rent Jumpers," and "Uncle Sam at Work." Sunday brings Beatrice Rampel, "The Lily of Poynton," a great show at Harte, "The Light in the Window," "Home Again," and others. The Star. "The Wolves of Society" drew large houses on Monday, and the following attractions did well during the week; "The Black Box," "Terrors of the Jungle," "Changed Lives," "A Voice in the Night," "The High Hand" and "The Oath of Smoky Joe." Sunday brings Mary Fuller in "The Laugh That Died," "Souls Enchained," and others. The Atlas. A large attendance saw Billie Ritchie here in "The Avenging Dentist" on Monday, "Saved by Telephone" was also shown and was followed during the week by "The Curse of the Desert," "Saved by a Shower," "His Last Serenade," "The Simple Life," "The Black Box," "The Oath of Smoky Joe," "A Matter of Parentage," "The Recol," "In and Out of Society," "Smoldering Fires," and "The Warden's Crime." Sunday have "The Loss of the Birkenhead and the big three-reel comedy "This Is the Life." The Fountain. Professor Montgomery's four-piece orchestra still holds forth here and is as popular as ever. Among the features run during the week were "in the Dragon's Claws," "On the Stroke of Twelve," "The Radium Thieves," "Mr. Buttles," "The Wood Nymph," "The Black Box," and "Unhailful to His Trust." Sunday brings Charles Chaplin in "The Trap" two-tone Essayan, "The Trap Door" and others. Notes From Tolliver Musical Comedy Company. This company is the largest attraction of its kind now on the road. It is using a water-proof top, 160 feet long, 80 feet wide, with a seating capacity of 3,000. It has a 40-foot stage which easily accommodates the five novelty and acrobatic acts carried, which includes The Woodens, bicycle act; King Williams and his Dogs, Tollers's Roller Skaters, H. H. Juggernaut, the necrobat and harrow juggernaut, and the mousing trapeze act. The company is playing the larger cities of the South and do one or two week stands, with a change of bill nightly. They are having a wonderfully successful season and are the only aggregation that ever used the system inaugurated by them with any degree of success. Aside from the abovened acts, the following comprise the balance of the company, in part: the juggernaut, the harrow juggernaut and dancing; Mn and Pa Rainy, who kill the blues; Cloe Porter and Susie Hawthorn, a real sister team of quality; Madam Maya Belluille, the popular prima donna; the Misses Evelyn White, Clara Smith, Ada Lockhart, Loola Grant, Messrs. Arthur Williams, Isaiah Williams, real vocalists; Aaron Tolliver and Jodda Edwards, some dancers; and Alexander Lovejoy, a droll comedian of merit. Another act that gets the house nightly. Eddie Lightfoot, better known as the droll dancer, the show opens and closes with a big musical number, with a ten-act oil, and carries twenty-seven performers, besides the eight-piece orchestra under the leadership of H. B. Caggie Howard. They all send regards to friends in and out of the profess. A Note or Two Andrew Tribble made a swell speech at the Grand when he received the $25 in gold on Monday night. He said "I-I thank you." Gaines & Brown, Brown & Pinkey, Montgomery & McClain and the Abbsian Trio all congratulated the winner on the popularity contest. Criswell & Marshall put it over in real good shape at the Grand the first half. I knew they could do it, but didn't think they could do it so good. Peyton Claims that his new violinist will have Will Tyler beat with about nine years' practice. Sometimes Dave almost convinces us that he can play the piano. News reaches us that Will Dorsey has left New York for dear old London, at the head of a musical outfit which includes Lizzie Hart-Dorsey, Joe Jordan and twenty others. Theodore Pankey arrived on Tuesday from Indianapolis, where he sang at a grand reception given by Madam Walker last Friday. The Madam brought Teddy all the way from Litchfield to the store. Gina and Perkins, the "arguingy" sister team, arrived from Memphis on Tuesday. They report that the theatrical situation there is good, but always—oh, always have both ends of the R. R. ticket when you head that way. Thomas & Thompson are still with us. Their agent is booking a long line of consecutive time for them and they figure on starting out by the first of May. On the S. H. Dudley Circuit. WEEK OF APRIL 19, 2015- Washington, D. C.-S. H. Dudley Theatre, Gray & Dunlap, Jones & Fredrico, Howard Theatre, Perrin & Crosby Trio, String Beans, Jack & Gill, Ellen & Luke, Baltimore, Md.-Lincoln Theatre, Smith & Smith, Richmond, Va.-Hippodrome Theatre, Henderson & Wise, Richardson & Towel, Ronke, Va.-Boston Theatre, Pace & Simmons, Danville, Va.-Columbia Theatre, Jones & Gray, Philadelphia, Pa.-New Standard Theatre, Smart Set Company, Pittsburgh, Pa.-Star Theatre, Stevens & Stevens, Pittsburgh, Pa.-Lincoln Theatre, The Goodlettes, Indianapolis, Ind.-Crown Garden Theatre, The Browns, Louisville, Ky.-Ruby Theatre, Buster & Bailey, PROF. J. W. JOHNSON GIVES BRILLIANT Second Baptist Church. On last Sunday the attendance was large. Rev. R. L. Bradby prescheduled a most uplifting and inspiring sermon from the pastor of the church, spirit of peace characterized all the devotions of the day. The pastor is doing a most excellent work among the Baptists, and he is growing so rapidly during his pastorate for four years that plans are being performed. The pastor) has arranged a penny a day campaign with the members and friends of the church, beginning in April and last January. Proceeds for the building fund. Our Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. are making splendid contributions every week. Our choir is rendering splendid did service and deserve to be commended for our work as doing under the leadership of Rev. R. L. Bradby. DRAMA TO AID OLD SOLDIERS' WIDOWS Fine Array of Local Talent to Present "Women of History" at Y. M. C. A. to Raise Funds to Maintain Home. "Women of History" is the name of a pretentious little drama to be given at the Wabash branch Y. M. C. A. on Wednesday evening, May 12, by a splendid array of local talent for the benefit of the Old Soldiers' Widows' Rest. The talent selected includes the following: Mismanion Hall, Clint, Dewitt Smith, Jennie Lacey, Antoinette Crump-Cone, Misses Bettoli Fortson, Katherine Williams and a supporting cast of the best amateurs. Professor James Mundy will direct the music. Other features will be the Y. M. C. A. orchestra and a group of songs by Mrs. A. Snyder. Misses Bettoli Rest is a worthy institution, endorsed by the Grand Army, Department of Ladies of Illinois. The rest has no endowment and has maintained itself since 1907 through the generosity of donors. There are fourteen inmates and everyone should rally to their aid. The drama begins at $ 6 clock and the rest begins at $ 10 clock. Nina Hall, is president of the board of managers and Mrs. Jane Ridly is matron. SINCERE TRIBUTE TO MERIT AND ACCOMPLISHMENT Mrs. Marie Clay Hudlin in Words of Praise for the Art of Miss Maud Roberts—An Evening That Registered a Race Triumph. Editor Defender: Kindly allow me space for a brief word of praise for one of our race. Wednesday evening, April 14, it was my pleasure to attend a recital of the pupils of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Devries in the Fine Arts building, and to say it proved to be a rare musical piece is putting in modestly. It was something a triumph in a most gratifying sense. The program comprised twenty numbers, Miss Maud Roberts being the single colored pencil. When at last, about midway the list, she came on, there were looks of surprise and much side whispering upon the part of the very critical and exacting white audience facing her; but in a moment there was a intake of breath, followed by a most eloquent silence, until her last note trailed away. And then (my halting pen cannot fittingly describe it) there came a burst of applause—honest, sincere, spontaneous — that fairly shook the famous temple of melody and song. She was given a third "curtain call," a distinction accorded her alone, for now to be gained; she being easily the ranking pupil of the occasion, accomplished, even poised, with a personality entirely devoid of self-consciousness and that unpleasing something—shall I call it bravado—that so frequently mars the efforts of those seeking recognition for their art. It was a most inspiring occasion; a tribute to merit and accomplishment, and, beyond these, to modest and sweet womanliness, in the presence of which racial lines are forgotten and envy hangs its head. MARIE CLAY HUDLIN. 3250 Vernon avenue. ANITA PATTI BROWN RETURNS HOME America's Greatest Song Bird Finishes Most Triumphant Tour of Her Career—Draws Large Crowds in the South. Mme. Anita Patti Brown and her accompanist, Miss Marjorie Gaskell, returned home today from the most triumphant recital tour of her career, save those made in the British West Indies and South America. Mrs. Browne can be of having drawn larger audiences than any artist before the public. In three Texas cities the aggregate attendance was 5,000. The city auditorium was used in each instance. In Houston the auditorium was used for the first time for Booker T. Washington, and in Dallas, Anita Patti Brown. The attendance was 2,000. Waco had 1,300 and Dallas 1,800, with hundreds turned away. DELBERT L, LEE ENTERTAIN LADLES OF APPOMATTOX CLUB Genial Vice President of Club Is Host to Dancing Class. Mr. Delbert Lawrence Lee, 6082 Woodlawn avenue, vice president of Appomattox Club, will entertain the ladies of the class this afternoon. In class this afternoon, Mr. Lee expects to "put on" one of his famous luncheons and all the wives and friends of Appomattox Club. He will present his personality, Mr. Lee is one of the most popular men of the club. Mr. Roberts was educated at the Armor Technical Institute and then at the Woodfinish wood finisher, decorator and superb furniture polisher. He made the handsome clock that stands in Appomattox Club. It would be a splendid idea if Appomattox Club would take some poor attendant boy, send him Howard, where they could graduate and then make their way in life as Mr. Lee THE NAZARENE IS A GREAT SUCCESS Omala, Neb., April 23—The Nazarene, given by the Toussaint Dramatic Club at the University of Nebraska, the most pretentious dramatic effort ever attempted by an annotateur in this city. Despite the fact that one local minister played to a crowded house, the cast was as follows: The Nazarene, Rev. De Clayton, the minister; the Annahona, second prize, Roy Kellog; Plate, Roman governor, Thos. Taggart; nephew, John Garrison; a robber, a robber, old money changer, Zacharias, old money changer, Hubert Glover; Simon, the Cyrenian, M. Thompkins; Simon, the Cyrenian, M. Thompkins; a scribe, Fred Clark; Judas, Thos. Taggart; Hannan, a scribe, Paul Moore; Leroy Richardson, P. Enlard Jackson; Angela, the Misses, M. Beulah Butler, John Walker; Mary, mother of the Nazarene, Miss Maryann Britten; Mary Magdalene, Mrs. Monroe; Judith, sister to Judas, Miss Taggart; wife of Pillar, Mrs. Taggart. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER Clubs Societies Weekly Gossip from the Social, Religion, Fraternal and Other Organizations THURSDAY EVENING WHIST The Thursday Event Whist Club is plaming under the direction of Dr. Harry Murray, who is at an early date. Among its members are Dr. Michael Murray, Vivian Harsh, Laurie Geriller, Ethel Murphy, Hazel Mackey, and Robert Murray, Mosley, Messrs. H. W. Garnes, Alfred and Bert Anderson, Dawit Curtis, Delos Bim Tom Curtis, Frank Hinnan, Cushna. FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER. Sunday, April 26, at 4 p. m., there will be a musical recital in charge of Mrs. Antonietta Crump Conc. Those attending will be encouraged to no further assurance of a rare treat. The musical programs have brought an additional merit to the Sunday meetings, the huge attendance being sufficient evidence that Mrs. W. B. Tharp will give赞歌 songs. Last Tuesday the Center Women's Club held the parents' program when many express their love for culture. The girls' musical club gave numbers, much to the enjoyment of all. The spring decorating is causing a buzz among the rooms, making them look more cheerful. POINSETTIA EMBROIDERY CLUB. The Poinsettia Embroidery Club met Maryann McCormick's residence, Walsham, Wales. Our teacher (Mrs. Butler) is very much pleased with the progress made in embodying and crochet work. Mamie Grand-Providence, president, and Pauline Lymon is secretary. CLOVER LEAF SOCIAL CLUB. The Clover Leaf Social Club was entertained by Mrs. Besse Perkins, 330 Kendall Street, present and two visitors. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. Mamie Blackburn is president, and Anna M. Gryson, secretary, 3263 Federal street. ENGLWOOD CLUB. The Englewood County Club gave their initial reception at the home of Mr. Ed, opening April 16. It was largely attended by the members of the Adelphie Pleasure Club, by the Thalia Improvement Club, by the number of other friends. Members of each club were a number of whist games, while others spent their time in dancing. An choreologist and a member of the guests. Everybody present enjoyed themselves to the utmost. This function was held in the club in Englewood. The club held its reopening at the home of H. R. Hoper, 6200 Aberdeen street on Tuesday. There were many guests on the day. H. Holmes and Mr. Chance Reed of Philadelphia, Mr. Richard Simpson of Detroit, Mr. J. R. Watkins, a friend of the club, all of these friends are who is visiting our city. Our next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. Ed Miller, 6153 Ada street. *The Englewood Tennis Club was organized at the home of Miss Orna Brumfield, April 15, Mr. James Brumfield met, temporary chairman during the meeting, the office elected Mrs. J. P. Mews, vice president, Mrs. J. P. Mews, vice president, Mr. C. Lee Jefferson, secretary, Miss Carrie Butter: treasurer, twenty members present, Mr. J. R. Warkham was appointed chairman of the committee to arrange an entertainment to be held at the home of Mrs. J. P. Mews, made to secure private courts in our city to hold a regular meeting will be held at the home of the president, Mrs. J. P. Montgomery, 7330 Aberdeen street, on May 20. **ASHIBURAH CLUB.** The Ashiburah Dramatic Club was delightfully entertained at its social meeting by Miss Mary Shotton of 1030 a delightful three course theatre where beautiful decorated and enjoyed a pleasant evening. Miss Shotton is a very charming artist of the south. PROGRESSIVE NEGRO LEAGUE EUREKA FINE ART CLUB. The Foreurea Fine Art Club of which she is president, met at her residence, 3556 Park Avenue, guest of Mrs. Salle Sims. A spendid preparation is being made to enter into the organization of Colored Women's Clubs on the foreurea Fine Art Club always has seven of their guests, who after examining their mode of doing business become members NATIONAL INDEPENDENT EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE The regular meeting of the Chicago branch of the National Independent Equal Rights League, at 10:30 p.m. at the Wabash Hall, M. C. A. The chairman of the program which promised a special program which promised a special honor. Honorable Oscar De Priest will be the principal speaker. Together with the program, the league will view very vital discriminatory measures with view of satisfactory adjustments. C. A. Auditorium at $ p.m. sharp. The puissance is cordially the league is Membership fee $1.00 a year. This league is fighting your battles, and would like to co-operation and support. McCoy-Gaines, corresponding secretary. NEGRO FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE. Address by Pulman Conductor Bell. The Negro Fellowship League next week will be 25, as at the reading room, 305 State street, at 10 a.m., Mr. R. W. Bell, the Pulman conductor, will job for trying to organize the colored press, and the colored press would help them to secure better wages. Chairman Walsh of the Federal Industrial Commission will present the public is urged to be present, as allowing this an opportunity will be better for the small wages which the company pays to the public, or to be paid higher wages. Come early and bring a friend. ENGLEWOOD CLUB. ASHIBURAH CLUB by entertained by an address by Mr. Lewis Johnson of Owatonna and society and the thriller "The Lost Man," with his earnest plan, and has offered aid in the league. He is a graduate of Lehigh University, Lehigh Valley, Barnstable, presidentship. ALPHA SUFFRAGE CLUB. The Alpha Suffrage Club enjoyed a then parliamentary drill last Wednesday night, when that every Wednesday evening she was going to call on a different member to preside and object them to drill the memorial service. Sadie Adams, the corresponding secretary, this week Mrs. Mary B. Jackson, vice president, was in the chair. The club is making preparation for a public oath on the Alpha Suffrage Club and the Negro Fellowship League jointly. It also voted to attend in the parliamentary drill. It also voted to attend in Albuquerque elect. Mrs. Oscar D. Freitk POINSETTIA CLUB. Meets with Mrs. Foreastine Middleton, a business manager at Nanaie B. Mitchel, 3728 Forest avenue. The ladies are doing beautiful work: Miyane Trandberry, president; Pauline B. Mitchel. TEXAS FELLOWSHIP CLUB. Mrs. Edna Bunn was hostess to the East Windsor Club宴 at her home, 410 East Windsor Street, noon, April 11. Dr. A. Wilberforce WILBERFORCE addressed his address in a fierce, forceful and eloquent manner. James brought the Jane Bond case before the club and made a plan for assistance. The club sub-committee presented. Refreshments were served by the hostess after the regular routine of business, the officers is president of the club. James W. Windsor YOUNG MATRONS' CLUB. The weekly social gathering of the Young Mirtons' Culture Club was endowed by the Mirtons, Thursday, April 12, 230 p. I will be there for "program day" our business was very brief, and the president turned the meet to Mrs. Milele Rose, who has charges of the office. She deserves much credit for her splendid work along those lines. Our program was held on Thursday, April 22, with Mrs. L. Johnson, served us beautifully. We will meet Thursday, April 22, with Mrs. M. Myra Rose, served us beautifully. Miller, chairman press committee. FLEUR DE LIS ART. Fleur De Lal Art Club met at the residence of Mice, Gee M. Martialh, 4326 Langley avenue, Friday, April 16, Mice. Martialh is an ideal hostess. Mice Hayes will be in the club (a new member). All spends in the moon, Mice, Laura H. Glokholt, reporter. FRIDAY AFTERNOON WHIST CLUB. Endowable afternoons were spent on Endowable afternoons were spent on Whist Club. Mrs. Fanny Funny, Mrs. James Cooper serving as hostesses, Mrs. James Cooper serving as hostesses, in enclosures. Quite a deal of interest is on account of the awarding of prizes from the annual prize competition. Hinden was a visitor. Mrs. Kai- Longstone, the secretary and treasurer, is still at the beside of her sick mother in Hinden. ENGLEWOOD DRAMATIC CLUB TALENTED HARPIST LOCATES IN CHICAGO Miss Frances Spencer Under the Tutelage of Remonti, Noted Miss Frances Spencer, of Indianapolis, Ind., arrived in our city Wednesday morning, April 21, and we understand she intends to make Chicago her future woman. Miss Spencer is a very remarkable young woman. She has having won many prizes for hand-painted dolls and a harpist of no mean ability. On February 1915, at Indianapolis, Ind., a recital was given this splendid young woman by Madame C. M. Walker as a splendid testimonial of her wonderful attainments as a harpist. Miss Spencer will immediately engage in study under the celebrated Tremonti of Indianapolis, where we opine that many great things will be accomplished by this talented young woman in the future. THOMAS TAYLOR'S PIANOFORTE RECITAL BRILLIANT SUCCESS Mr. T. Thomas Taylor, Chilonga's famous pianist, gave a pinnoforte recital Monday evening, April 19, at Institutional church. A number of the select music lovers attended and enjoyed the high-class program immensely. He was assisted by Mrs. Mary Oddrick, soprano, and Mr. George Poage, tenor. It was a beautifully arranged program and each participant themselves gloriously, each having been technically trained in their chosen art. Mrs. Mary Oddrick made her first public appearance as a soloist and the reception accorded her was liberal and the young artist showed training and culture. Mr. Poage, a new-corner, delighted the audience with his sweet tenor voice and added much to the music of the program. The last number of Mr. T. Taylor was played by Mozkowski, was played in a masterly style and showed he is today the best we have hereabouts as a pianist. MRS. REBECCC ROGERS ENTERTAINS SMART SET Columbus, Miss., April 23. —George Cox of the Mississippi Beneficial Life Insurance Company, The Embroidery Club was entertained at the residence of Mrs. M. E. Ferguson, Thursday evening. —The teachers' large number of teachers had attended. * **Miss Rebecca Walker, who has been ill over several weeks, is consoled, to the delight of her students.** M. Shumpert of Birmingham, Ah., was a welcome visitor to our city last week. Mrs. Shumpert opened a first-class restaurant in the place formerly operated by Mr. Will Hammock. We understand that they will be there on Monday and Tuesday. * **The Smart Set was entertained by Mrs. Rebecca Rogers Friday evening.** A delightful program a delicious meal was served to report the death of Mr. John Hamilton, an old and respected citizen of this city. He died Monday, April 12. We extend our sympathy to the beaver family. TO CORRESPONDENTS. In writing for the Defender have matter reach the office no later than Wednesday to insure publication. Write plainly and upon decent passers. DR. MARY WARING SPEAKS AT PEORIA. Ward Chapel Still Stills in Easter Offering, with rev. S. B. Jones Pastor W. C. T. U. Meets at Central Christian Church. Ward Chapel. Race Not Responsible BETHEL CHURCH FIFTH PLEASANT SUNDAY The following program will be rendered at Bethel church, 30th and Dearborn streets, tomorrow at 3:30 p.m.: Anthem, "The Radiant Morn," by the choir; soprano solo, "The Song I Heard in Heaven," by Mrs. Green-law; piano solo by Mr. Pierre DeCallieux; tenor solo, "How Many Hired Servants of My Father," from the musical son, by Mr. G. C. Goupe; dramatic music, by Robert of Sicily; Mrs. Fanny Hall Chilton; tettock, "Rock of Ages," Mrs. Smythe, Mrs. Woodward, Mr. Bryant and Mr. Gerwood; violin solo, "Capriccio" Franz Drilia, by Prof. W. L. Jackson; address, "Some Phases of Modern Singing," Prof. Pedro Tinsley; bass solo, "Echoes of Easter," Prof. H. T. Jackson; pipe organ, Offertio in D Minor, Miss Pauline James Lee; soprano solo, Mrs. Annie Hackley, and which was sung on Easter morning, in the feet, "Very Early in the Morning." A silver offering will be taken at the door to defray expenses. All are asked to remember this. 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IT IS WONDERFUL because the hair will stand washing without turning back to its original condition. Manufactured by CAPELLINE RADDRIZZATOR CHEM. CO. W. M. O'NEALL, Agent 5104 SO. STATE ST. CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. NO C. O. D. ORDERS SHIPPED Why Not Try Songs Written by Our Colored Writers? Mt. Pleasant, Tenn.; April 23—Rev. Slaugh of the Missionary church on Mount Pleasant, the Tennessee and Georgia Club Thursday, April 28, at Jones' chapel; on Friday, April 29, at Mrs. Emma Chowder's Thursday, 15th, in the attic. Attendance will be limited. A. M. Mrs. Blanchard will BIG SPECIAL FEATURES AMERICAN GIANTS WIN 2 OUT OF 3 IN TACOMA SERIES AMERICAN GIANTS WIN 2 OUT OF 3 IN TACOMA SERIES Trip Proves Interesting — Beat Tigers 5 to 3 in Extra-Inning Contest — Barber Dislocates Knee — Carried Off Field in Tenth Inning. NOW HEADED FOR HOME Opening Game Sunday on Home Grounds, When They Play the Milwaukee White Sox—Every Fan in Town Will Witness This Game. The American Giants opened the ball season at Tacoma, Wash. The natives play in the slight sight of the two games. That in the third, with Francis out with his finger nail torn off, and Dale Hill, the team's backup, with a bad cold, coupled with seven errors, the Giants lost their seventh game of their trip. Going some. Winning. The games and the Denver game will appear in week 6, issuing they play Denver Thursday at 10 a.m., opening旅行 against the Milwaukee White Sox, champions of the Lakers Short Game. Back to the Tacoma games; They lived up to their reputation, but it took ten innings. Rube used his big left-hander, a trifle wilt, hold the Tigers down in binches. Mctervor was going good, too, but McCormick had his term game, and the Giants delivered. Foster's men hopped into the fry right behind him, and Hill stilled his slugging. Duncan stroked and Santon doubled, sending two runs across the Johnson starched for the third, with a slugging two-three and two on Helster Whitworth threw wilde, it being the fourth ball, interset. Santon put it up to second, Johnson pulling up at third. Whitworth on Rutherford in infield trap, Santon on second, Johnson pulling up at third. Whitworth on Rutherford in infield trap, Santon on second, Johnson pulling up at third. He singled helped himself to second and scampered all the way home on a pinch hit by Sun Barber helped Puls a Merkele. Barber helped half and let them score. With the hoops bounded, Hagan hit to Whitworth and he begged to Santon, getting Melter at the first pitch. Santon hit first, but he bent the ball there. Here Barber went into a trance, holding the ball first, but he bent the ball there. They tied the Giants in the eighth, when after Wilson had stroked and was surrendered to second. Barber held the ball fenced nicely but threw the wild ball to first, and Wilson counted. It looked bad out without scoring. With one game Stevens singled, on a hit and run play, Melter smashed on twelfth. Whitworth, his gloved hand, and tussed to Barber for the double. Gianci's game on the tenth. In the game, Barber hit him for his fourth hit, Duncan doubled to the fence and two scored. Barber was carried off into third on Hill's single, taking his place. The Tigers tried in the first half, but the next two fled out. Butter singled, but fast fielding Heister at Third. Boekel hit one that looked like Duncan scampered back and pulled it out. The Score Glants ..... 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 5- Tacoma ..... 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Stevens ..... 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 photos-Whitworth to Barber; Hutchins to Ruchman to Barber. Two-base hits- Duncan, Santon. Sarcrifice hits-Sun- Vale. Santon. Sarcrifice hits-Vale. Vulner-3. Bases on balls-Off Melvor, 4; Off Whitworth, 4. Wild, pitch-Melvor. Of game-1-154. Umpire-M. J. Lynch. Giants Outclass Westerners. From the sixth on the Tigers never got a runner past second. Wickwair was in rare form. Hutchinson had another back lot day, making four errors in five The Score. Glants ..... 0.0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3-3 Tigers ..... 0.1 0 1 0 0 0 0 3-3 Immanyey, Stolen ..... 0.1 0 1 0 0 0 3-3 Bauchman, Duncun, McNeil, Double play—Francis to Barber—Two base hits Bauchman, Duncun, McNeil, Double play—Francis, 2. Struck out—By Wickware, 7. by Schroeder, 2. Bauchman, Duncun, Schroeder, 2. Schroeder, 3. missed balls, Shey, Shey, 2. Time of game—20-00. Umpire—Mike The Last Game. The last game of the series went against the Giants. Seven errors killed the Giants, and the final score was 6 to 2. Hill was with a gold and France's tiger a finger nail on the day before. Hall was in right field, and France's tiger a finger nail on the fifth gave way to Hall. Whitworth replaced Hall. The Giants scored first on Hall, and the Giants scored first on Duncan's single. Tacoma scored in the third when Stevens doubled, scoring when Johnson and Heister singled after Pee Cee and Duncan. After the Tigers had a mace in the fifth, Heister singled and romped all the way to Johnson, and the Tigers had a mace in the fifth. Heister singled and romped all the way to Johnson, and the Tigers had a mace in the fifth. Wilson was safe when Petty dropped Gatewood's throw, but Petty again drove a throw from the ball roll through Hill. Wilson was safe when Petty dropped Gatewood's throw, but Petty again drove a throw from the ball roll through Hill. Wilson was safe when Petty dropped Gatewood's throw, but Petty again drove a throw from the ball roll through Hill. Wilson was safe when Petty dropped Gatewood's relief. Peet hit to tep and barber couldn't think to where to tep and another run went across, making the Giants score 6 to 2. Two more were added the eighth. The Giants hit the trail for home. They play at Bette and Billings on their way to tackle the Denver team, opening Sunday at their home grounds in Milwaukee White Sox. Every fan in own is expected to witness this game. NBAR LODGE LISTENS TO SERMON. The Paul Knights of A. and A. ing sermon and Date nee. The l an eloation, of the B. Knights ie dining enjoyed were as Angeles; Mr. Will- altee of A. Bros. ws, C.-C. DON'T BE FAKED ABOUT BECOMING MOVIE STAR (Continued from page 1.1) reading to those of the race who have been considering developing into Charles Chaplins, Broncho Billies and Kathlyn Williams, as published in the Tribune: A travel stained youth, in the fashioning of whose hands, feet, and noses hiss into the Essay motion picture studio in Angle street one day last month. The swine tread him the guard who lars the director and screenwriter struck anunreels and the superintendent of employment. He invitingly near that august official the newcomer lauded. He had a small tint makeup box in his hand. "Wch- I got here at last," he an- nounced. "I was as what I am, i d character and leeds." "All ill! nothing! nothing!" repaired the employment man, mechanically, without help. He looked up. His visitor was still there. "Ho-lee Smoke!" "YOU do character and lead!" exclaimed the man at the desk, surveying the room. "He's a professor of the tin box. Ho-lee smoke!" "A professor of the tin box assured him." "Chicago isn't so far from the Milwaukee Photo-Plug college but what you probably have heard of me, I'm Paul Fessler." "NONE—never heard of you." From the depths of the mask box the "graduate actor" produced a note, "This is to certify it," ran, but the book was not published. Our course in photo-play acting. I take pleasure in recommending film, especially for the young, in the use of disphysalis remarkable talent and sympathy. Kindly arrange to make a place for him in the course. Disillusionment. "The encouragement man knughed and tossed back the camera." "My friend," he said, "somebody has been making a sucker of you. We never hire people who are taken in by those fake friends, does either, I can tell you right now you're not out for an actor of any kind," he said. "One," a resident expert in character and leads suddenly his police. He gutted painfully, but what am I going to do?" he demanded, "I haven't got any job, and I spent my last event for acting lessons—give me a job." I haven't even got fare back to Mama. Are you sure I couldn't make good? "I am; and I'm sorry for you, too, if that will help any." Thus ended the interview. A few days later the Essayman employment man got a Poessert wrote that he had walked back to Milwaukee, had failed to persuade the photo-shop school director he was entitled to, and finally had get hurt his old job as counterman in a quick lunch room. A forerunner of lunch room. Character of the forerunner Jan Possert was the forerunner of a swarm of "gradual actors" and netresses who have shaved their heads and looked like of local film producing companies. Not a single one of them has been hired and none is likely to be hired, say the forerunner. The movie schools which have sprung up in Chicago continue to employ an employee of ambity Mary Pickfords and Francis Bushman. The proprietors of these schools, while were not likely to convey the impression in their tasting and in conversation with prospective students that a diploma and a letter from the university are an open sesame into the "pleasant and profitable" field of motion The Defender on Guard THE DEFENDER has taken up the matter with the proper authorities, looking to the protection of those who may have become entangled in contracts or otherwise with concerns of others, and has been notified by by anybody who has had any financial transactions with them, and hopes that those who have will come forward and help us fight against such propositions gaining a foothold in our community. We hope that in the future a word to the wise will be sufficient. A copy of the contracts used by one of the actor-factories situated on State street south speaks for itself, and is a further example of the "flowery inducements" offered in the attempts to separate the douth from the unwary; a production educational film, *Producers Educational Film*; the School of Malmium Picture Acting. Application for enrollment is very make application for the Department of the C- Film Company, and I hereby promise if admissible, that I will obey all rules and regulations of the school. In consideration of the concessions made and the special terms of enrollment it is hereby agreed by the applicant that I will give the C- Film Co. the right and authority to use the services for a term of three years from graduation at a salary of not to exceed: $150 per week for the first year, $25 per week for the second year, $100 per week for the third year. All special costs to be furnished by the actor-factories will be their property. All traveling expenses and hotel bills to be paid by the Film Company's services are required upon return. It is further provided that in the event of this applicant becoming a STAR or taking on a job, the student may become eligible as a co-producer and entitled to participate in a pre-roti division of the fund to receive from the profits of said production for bonds and dividend purposes. The applicant having filled in the above form, will be admitted to the Department of Construction of the C—— Film Company. THE FIVE BYRONS ENTERTAINED BY MR. AND MRS. H. WILLIAMS. "Ho-Ise Smoke!" Sample Contract. IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS JESS WILLARD IS NOT CONSIDERED REAL CHAMPION JESS WILLARD IS NOT CONSIDERED REAL CHAMPION Victor Over Jack Johnson Does Not Measure Up to Championship Standards When He Draws Color Line—Must Meet All Comers to Hold Title. IS FEAR BEHIND DODGE? McVey and Langford Are Legitimate Aspirants for the Title, and Jess Willard Need Not Worry About His Promise to the Ministers, for They Have Nothing to Do with the Matter. It is has been nearly three weeks since the terror group came off the ground, one thing it did, and that is after winning it from a man of another race Willard has drawn the color line. There are two other contenders, and that is simply white champion. There are two other contenders, and Mr. Willard must meet these and defend them before he can get to the final fight, and that is his filmy excuse is that he has promised the white ministry never to light a Negro — what business has the ministry got to do? And that ought to pay more attention to the devil. When Johnson won from Jeffries they drove the devil's work. Now what a change! None of the white hopes has a chance. Bumers of Fake Jack's Farewell to Jess and Curley. "Then as Willard came over to him he was asking me, 'Is it all the luck in the world, sir? Is it all the you're the best man, and I'll never bother you with any challenges.' Then the men came and, completely overcome with excitement, "It's hard to see you all go back to America, as much my country as it is yours, and I can't go there, and did not warrant this persecution against me." In spite of all his trouble on the island he had, Johnson had him good-bye. He left "Good-bye. Jack; good luck, and may the Lord be with you." Johnson grinned his head to the side. "Good-bye. Thank you, Jack, and let's be somebody home at your house." Johnson went to Johnson and told him that Willard would win and if he (Johnson) was willing to take the job, Johnson would make Johnson rich for the rest of his life. But Jack refused, saying he would get thirty thousand in the dance halls of Europe, and that time another one would pop up and take thirty thousand more. This was his success of winning. "Good-bye, Race Fighters." Will some fighter make it so interesting that the sporting public demands a good forever. Johnson will never forget it. Defen "Negro C Greatest Book Defender Great Book Offer! 30 DAYS ONLY "Negro Culture in West Africa" Greatest Book Published in Defense of the Negro Race A YOUNG VAI SOCIETY WOMAN DR. WRIGHT, JR., IN PHILADELPHIA CHRISTIAN RECORDER.—This is a different of the kind from that usually written by members of the race in that it conforms more strictly to the methods of science. Mr. Ellis's book must be read to be appreciated. He has made a distinctive contribution to the science of ethnology. TOPEKA JOURNAL.—"Negro Culture in the North." George W. Ellis is among the volumes of importance dealing with the Negro race. The author was a writer of the Negro race in West Africa for eight years in work excellent, from whatever angle it is viewed. NOTABLE SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTION by all the leading dials in Australia. With great working knowledge of the government of Liberia. 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E WORL By FRANK he has lost the title and is broken in spirit. There hasn't been a featherweight since the days of George Dixon or a lightweight, with the death of Joe Cans, and the last of the good wolveright passwd with the retirement of Joe Watcott. The middleweights slipped away from us when Sam Lamford went into the heavyweight class. There are a few who could give Wilard a go, and then some, but he is probably after the, and the result is the old lophole, the color line. SOUTH CAROLINA'S IDEA OF SPORT (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Columbia, S. C. April 23.—Because he would be forced, to compete with Afro-Americans, Oscar Plaxicon, star runner at the University of South Carolina, was today informed by the University of Pennsylvania that he carry out his announced intention of going today to Philadelphia to compete in the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival beginning tomorrow. Jess Willard, conqueror of Jack Johnson, was in town for a few hours Wednesday, but few people knew it. No crowd of enthusiastic admirers filled the railway station nor lined the streets. The crowd, largely the big dailies did not feature his rival on the front page and the new "champ" quietly went his way. CITIZENS TO BANQUET THE AMERICAN GIANTS The American Glants, under the leadership of Rube Foster, return to city, and will play their opening game Sunday, the 25th, versus the Milwaukee. A banquet will be tended the players at Elite No. 2 Monday night, May 3rd. All friends and admirers are invited to attend. Beauregard F. Bosse will have present to cheer the boys serve their team. The owner of the park, John M. Schorling, Judge Willis W. Melville and president of the City League, Teenan Jones, Geo. W. Holt, Frank L. Hamilton and other local celebrities. WESTERN CITIZENS APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE N. A. A. C. P Butte, Mont., April 23—Since my last letter we have had the pleasure of seeing our great mining metropolis pass through us, pulpists we have had for several years. Since 1911 the city of Butte has been under Socialist control "mislabeled as a city." But we are April 11 voters who held the balance of power at the polls for pulling together and unifying the people. We were on a busing ticket to vote with the successful Democrats that we have ousted the L. W. W.'s from the city. We have been called "bull hell." That reminds me that I have not seen my political friend and author of the American Ballistic on Socialist sheet, since I was a child. I voted for Butte to the Socialist party. * **Our old friend John W. Banks of Chickasaw Lake** lived in the afternoon, April 10, with his wife for twenty-five minutes to be gentle smile for all whom he met. Mr. Banks is in charge of the Anconda Copper Company and may become a branch thereof and may be a member of the C. J. Carman is temporary chairman and W. J. Harrison is secretary. They expect to work on the city may roll under the new administration, which is all Democratic, not one Republican being successful in the past months. We have many interesting news the next issue. Under Great 30 DAYS culture in West Published in Defense of DR. L. C. of L. cells his Val He Afric abild two Am N. I. tern Geor Africa a le Legi Val West habit gan eas ver nail. Be Not Seen at L. valu mary groove le velo wail. the ambi land Exible Nega. It is e trucl the fam an e Sh CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICAN America. Giving in full detail, with photo armament of Liberia and its place among the S., the author, makes it at such a low pr people of both races, to give the book and a 2.15 by mail. DEFENDERP CO THE CHICAGO DEPENDER By FRANK A. YOUNG By Lucius Freeman. OLD OF S INK A. YOUNG FEDERAL LAW PREVENTS SHOW OF WILLARD TRIUMPH Southern Newspapers Bemoan Law Enacted to Prevent Display of Johnson-Jeffries Fight Pictures—Same Law Prevents Display of Willard-Johnson Pictures. PEEVED AT LAW MAKERS It Makes Quite a Difference as to Whose Ox is Being Gored—Johnson-Jeffries Pictures Would Cause Race Riots but Willard-Johnson Pictures Would Not—Strange Work of Fate. The tyranny, likewise the fate, of centralized reform, is to be found in the Federal law passed by Congress a few days after the Johnson-Jeffries contest, prohibiting the importation and interstate transportation of films showing prize fights. The theory of the learned statesmen at Washington then was that pictures showing the pugilistic triumph of an Afro-American would cause race riots, especially in the south. So we got the law, and the statesmen at Washington likewise the proud Caucasian who had secured securely in the fact that, the law would mit any human eye, save those who were at the Reno ringside, to see how the jealous guardianship of Caucasian honor had been deprived. Havana Affair Changes Ideas. Now it has come to pass that since the result of the Havana affair was so entirely satisfactory, the great dallies, particularly in the South, are editorially pouncing upon Congress for its unwarranted invasion upon the rights of the states to regulate their moral standards, and exercise, without federal interference, control over their police power. Indeed, it has been suggested by one powerful daily, whose case of colorophilia is known to almost every Afro-American in this country, that the Congress should be convened in special session to repeal the obnoxious law film law. When the law was passed, the very papers commended with much seriousness the far-sighted statesmen at heights and were unusually laudatory in their praise of them. Then it was wisdom. The films were obnoxious, and untold racial riots would result from their exhibition. Say Law-Makers Were Too Smart. Now that the pugilistic honor of the proud Caucasian has been regained as a result of the "late unpleasantness" between Mr. Willard and Mr. Johnson, we are no longer in any danger of race riots. The law, which prevented the showing of the Johnson-Jeffries fight, unhappily bobs to vex the "white flops" not only in their desire to make money, but to show every man, woman and child in this country how big Jess put it over "Lil" Arthur. What a shame! Great Book DAYS ONLY "West Africa" of the Negro Race DR. DUBOIS IN NEW YORK CRISIS. All good men in America made an legation in Liberia, but men made an cellent contribution to Negro history in his intreactive monarchistic study of the Val people of the West Coast of Africa. He shows, as all gorgious students of African life prove, the high culture and ability of these black people. Both these two groups ought to be in every colored American's history. CAN RACE LITERATURE. JUST OFFER photo-engravings, scenes of life and industries of the Republics of the world. new price that The Defender has decided, in one and a one year subscription of the paper to it CO., Book Offer Editor 3159 State CHICAGO EXAMINER.—This is an in- book study by Frederick Starr孝 and cur- rature anthropology in the University of Chicago. SAN FRANCISCO ARGONUT.—Those in need of much of importance in "Negro Culture in much of Africa" by George W. Willett, 1915-1925, secretary of the American Legion, studied the conditions, but he has also given us some specimen graphs. He also gives us some specimen stories written in the Val tongue with anthropology. We grieve with our contemporaries, and join with them in denouncing the Congress for this tyranny of centralization from which it had always been the cherished hope that the American system of government has been such. Such doubt not that Congress would be getting these editorial lashings on states' rights, etc., had the results of the Havana affair been the other way. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE WINS BASELEH CONTEST 14. E Tuskegee ..... 1 0 0 0 3 0 1 2 14 Morehouse ..... 1 0 0 0 4 0 1 0—13 The Morehouse-Clark game ended in n tie. MR. AND MRS. JACK JOHNSON ARE ENROUTE TO SPAIN (Special to The Chicago Defender,) Havana, April 21—Conquered, but happy in the fact that it pays to "tote square." Jack Johnson, former heavy- weight champion of Spain on the steamer Maria Cristina April 20. The former champion was accompanied, by lbs. wife. They were both happy and clared that the weeks of rest and recreation that they had planned was the only thing in their minds. Jack hooted at the stories going the rounds about the fight being a fake and declared that he always found that the best plan was to "tote square." 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. JOHN A. BROWN HON. GEORGE W. ELLIS, K. C., P. R. G. S. Author, Lawyer, Scholar and Diplomat. DREWANDDISMOND TO RUN IN PENN RELAY GAMES DREWANDDISMOND TO RUN IN PENN RELAY GAMES Star Performers on Cinder Path to Run at Philadelphia—Accident Mars Game at Des Moines—Stegeman Stops to Pick Up Baton. ST. CHRISTOPHERS WIN. Beat Mark White Square—Culver Military Academy Draws Color Line—Lincoln Meet Open to All—What's the Matter with Grace? 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BURGESS EBALL XING forced to leave behind Bell, we do not think much of the way they manned the team, for if Bell couldn't go the team should not have accepted the game. Culver has declared again, gone. Shepherd of Hydo Park, star high jumper, event team has decided to go team, but after he had on his truck they refused to let him run. Blutt and Pritz Pollard were denied the same chance to compete. Sporting Notes. The Lincoln meet is open to all. It is for any athlete who cares to enter. Entrance fee is $20 cents for the first event and 10 for all other events. What has happened to the Grace team? They are going to play in independent ball? To see the grand machine in working order, coming in this way who will want to see the greatest anime player playing, scammer home with the boys scammer home with the boys. REV. W. A. ADAMS CONDUCTING REVIVAL Lexington, KY, April 23—Rev. W. A. 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Please give both the old and new address, and in writing to the paper, always be careful to give both the state and postoffice, as well as name. CHICAGO, APRIL 24, 1915. Alfred Anderson, Associate Editor. THE FOOL. Fellow who has the idea he knows About all there is in the books, Who uses big words, and continually Of his wealth, his position or counts as his friends that society bunge Of leeches, who live by their gall, Will sooner or later be given the hu That he's only a fool after all. - The fellow who has the idea he knows About all there is in the books, Who uses big words, and continually blows Of his wealth, his position or looks; Who counts as his friends that society bunch Of leches, who live by their gall, Will sooner or later he given the hunch That he's only a fool after all. SOCIETY IN THE SCHOOLS. CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS meant to tell us that the name implies, public, notwithstanding her officious underlings assume to run the lately to please the most rabid southerner, Miss Fannie R. Smith, dean of girls at the school, has been separating the white and the dark afternoons, giving as her excuse the same have prevailed since the dark ages. BeforePriority Miss Smith was requested to stop and she utterly ignored. The attention of the intendent of schools, was called to the dean, of women at the Chicago University prominent people also waited on Mrs. Y. Y. Those who know Mrs. Young need not be thinking that things irregular were going her charge, to specially set machine. Now intellectual social afternoons are games. No longer are there dances at the hango and the fox trot, the students now, so look at stereopict views of Yellowbird, or debate the question of woman sufficiency of all the students mingle on equal terms at more pernicious and contemptible generation of whites than to teach they are superior to their brother in black. We be lessened, much less done away with that the two races must forever live. Interest of one is the interest of the other; the other is but breeding trouble of the friendly feeling exists between the two race life is no reason why it would mean she is a matter of choice, they come are welcome or bidden, then where the ones? Ella Flagg Young is a broad, lively is well for Chicago that it has at the heart of her capabilities. She holds a war people, not because she has done this they on the side of right and justice. THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS meant to be and fortunately are, just what the name implies, public, notwithstanding the fact that a few over officious underlings assume to run their branch in a manner calculated to please the most rabid southerner. For a number of months Miss Fannie R. Smith, dean of girls at the Wendell Phillips High School, has been separating the white and colored pupils in their social afternoons, giving as her excuse the same old hackneyed reasons that have prevailed since the dark ages. Before appealing to a higher authority Miss Smith was requested to stop the discrimination, a request she utterly ignored. The attention of Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, superintendent of schools, was called to the matter by Miss Marion Talbot, dean of women at the Chicago University, and communities of prominent people also waited on Mrs. Young to register their protest. Those who know Mrs. Young need not be told that she but needed an inkling that things irregular were going on in any department under her charge, to speedily set machinery in motion to right them. Now intellectual social afternoons are held instead of social ones. No longer are there dances at the high schools. Instead of the tango and the fox trot, the students now listen to a lecture on Mexico, look at stereopticon views of Yellowstone Park, the Panama Canal, or debate the question of woman suffrage, and as in the class room all of the students mingle on equal terms. This is as it should be, what more pernicious and contemptible example could be set the younger generation of whites than to teach them in the school room that they are superior to their brother in black. How, if ever, could prejudice be lessened, much less done away with? It is a foregone conclusion that the two races must forever live in America side by side, the interest of one is the interest of the other. To exalt one and to belittle the other is but breeding trouble of the darkest hue. Because a friendly feeling exists between the two races in business and all public life is no reason why it would mean social equality in the home. Friends are a matter of choice, they come to your house because they are welcome or bidden, then where the danger of taking in undesirables? Ella Flagg Young is a broad, loyal, far-scoring woman, and it is well for Chicago that it has at the head of its school system a woman of her capabilities. She holds a warm place in the hearts of our people, not because she has done this thing but because she is always on the side of right and justice. TIPPING HABIT. BESIN HAS STARTED AN ANTI-TREAT all has been passed which is to go into effects that any employee who accepts tips on an employee to accept tips slip r. Railroads and hotels are required to penalty of its violation is fine of not to five-five dollars, or imprisonment not to glance it appears that such a law would class of workers who accept these gratie m might be true, but it would not be employee got together and adjusted the WISCONSIN HAS STARTED AN ANTI-TIPPING CRUSADE. A bill has been passed which is to go into effect on Sept. 1st, next. It provides that any employee who accepts tips or any employer who knowingly permits an employee to accept tips shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Railroads and hotels are required to post copies of the law. The penalty of its violation is fine of not less than five or more than twenty-five dollars, or imprisonment not to exceed thirty days. At first glance it appears that such a law would work a hardship upon the class of workers who accept these gratuitous offerings. For a time this might be true, but it would not be long before the employer and employee got together and adjusted the wage scale satisfactory to all concerned. As it now stands railroad and hotel men are about half paid for their services, they are given a starvation wage and expected to get the balance from the general public in the way of tips. The general public, by the way, being taxed to the limit by the said hotels and railroads before the employee gets a whack at them. It is little wonder the law makers are taking hand in this question since the habit has developed into a nuisance and many people are actually mistreated and embarrassed because they fail to donate as freely as they are expected to. Men and women who have families to support and who are compelled to depend upon this precarious method of earning a livelihood, are tempted many times to do dishonorable things, and the blame cannot be entirely laid at their door. There is no reason why the employer should not pay a fair living wage, and undoubtedly would be compelled to do so were it not for the pernicious tip habit, which seems so firmly fixed in Americans. Other states will undoubtedly follow the lead of Wisconsin, and when it becomes universal better service will prevail, better wages will be paid and a better feeling engendered all the way around. To tip a servant for good service rendered is a pleasure, to tip a servant in order to get good service is very displeasing. BOOKER T. SAYS there is a certain advantage in belonging to a race that has to make its way peacefully through the world; a race that prospers because it has made friends rather than enemies of the people by whom it is surrounded; a race whose hope of success in the world consists of making itself useful to the world. There is some satisfaction in all this to be sure, but at times we cannot be blamed for feeling like we want a different kind of a satisfaction, a satisfaction that is not so long in coming. We know what we want and what we will eventually get, but time does drag so heavily sometimes. CHICAGO DEFENDER STRAINED RELATIONS. SOUTH CAROLINA EDITOR is of the opinion in the South for the white and colored man reason being because of the increasing degree ofATION of the latter race. He further says to be deplored that there is not the old time understanding between the two races. The wn is that the white man must keep on striving he will have more and more increasing diffeference which is the due of his race. The "Kulture counts." Ye gods and little fisho says the South is not awakening. It is a fact that they appreciate the fact that force must be able at driving,cattle and to stay on top as they so designed, they must be up and doing. It is the South has been vegetating while his making rapid strides along every line. It is a agon on the reputation your forefathers made, what was possible to do ten years ago day. It is a hard task to recognize ability as whom you have no respect. Jealousy, though the place of prejudice, and every effort on the rise, is thwarted under some flimsy preser longer hold their superior (?) position wint, and the average southerner is too lazy to own benefit. He does, however, arouse a pass a few laws calculated to humiliate and himself, thinking thereby to hold on to his old position. When it becomes necessary for a real and unjust steps to keep the colored man quiet low in the human scale, and it is only his persecutions and grumblings will be able meantime we must keep pegging away getd wealth, with these we can move the earth. A SOUTH CAROLINA EDITOR is of the opinion that there is a tendency in the South for the white and colored race to be distant, the reason being because of the increasing degree of WEALTH and EDUCATION of the latter race. He further sayeth, "It is in some ways to be deplored that there is not the old time cordiality and thorough understanding between the two races. The whole summing up of which is that the white man must keep on striving to improve himself or he will have more and more increasing difficulty in commanding the deference which is the due of his race. The day of force has passed. "Kulture counts." Ye gods and little fishes, bring forth the man who says the South is not awakening. It is an encouraging sign to note they appreciate the fact that force must be abandoned, that they are not driving, cattle and to stay on top as they firmly believe providence so designed, they must be up and doing. It is evident the white man of the South has been vegetating while his darker brother has been making rapid strides along every line. It is a difficult matter to live long on the reputation your forefathers made. Conditions change rapidly, what was possible to do ten years ago might be impossible today. It is a hard task to recognize ability and worth in a person for whom you have no respect. Jealousy, though unadmitted, is taking the place of prejudice, and every effort on the part of the black man to rise, is thwarted under some flimsy pretext, realizing they cannot longer hold their superior (?) position without a Herculean effort, and the average southerner is too lazy to exert himself even for his own benefit. He does, however, arouse himself long enough to pass a few laws calculated to humiliate and degrade better citizens than himself, thinking thereby to hold on to his wabby social and political position. When it becomes necessary for the white man to take legal and unjust steps to keep the colored man subjugated, he is falling pretty low in the human scale, and it is only a matter of time when his persecutions and grumblings will be a matter of the past. In the meantime we must keep pegging away getting education, position and wealth, with these we can move the earth. OUR ANCESTORS ENTLY THERE WAS DISCOVERED at the Plaza, four portrait heads of Princes who ruled three thousand years before Christ. The attention that the Egyptian ruler of the fourth had in their veins. No doubt the mixing of the occurrence in ancient times. Moses, the lawman woman; Menelik, Abyssinia's late king; Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, and their believing that the black race populated practice. Dark Continent and attained a civilization in While the eradicating hand of time has been a splendid cities and made of them dust, and evidences of an enlightenment that our years ago, an enlightenment that shows a work architecture and the science which deals with color, hair, facial appearance and other charm. Produced by ages of residence in giving that period was no badge of inferiority as itile it is evident that our race has deteriorated and knowledge of the higher matters of life that other peoples have risen and fallen. The authority of the known world, is reduced to the mighty power of Rome has faded. That it were once the pride of Greece has become comes in the eternal scheme of nature, we are awaiting our turn to be drawn. We saw the race, that others might have the same pre-mortensies will real around before it is aoming as surely as night follows day, every our way through the darkness and biddings in sight and we will be the first to reach be ashamed of in our present condition, we stage that every other race has passed through that we are men and women and dep RECENTLY THERE WAS DISCOVERED at the Royal cemetery at Gieza, four portrait heads of Princes who ruled in Egypt approximately three thousand years before Christ. The portraits support the contention that the Egyptian ruler of the fourth dynasty had Negro blood in their veins. No doubt the mixing of the bloods was a common occurrence in ancient times. Moses, the law-giver, married an Ethiopian woman; Menelik, Abysinia's late king, claimed decent from King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, and there is good reason for believing that the black race populated practically all of the areas of the Dark Continent and attained a civilization not to be lightly regarded. While the eradicating hand of time has been laid on mighty piles and once splendid cities and made of them dust, here and there may be found evidences of an enlightenment that obtained many thousand years ago, an enlightenment that shows a wonderful knowledge of architecture and the science which deals with the heavenly bodies. Color, hair, facial appearance and other characteristics are results of climate produced by ages of residence in given localities, so color during that period was no badge of inferiority as it is in America today. While it is evident that our race has deteriorated in point of education and knowledge of the higher matters of life, it must also be admitted that other peoples have risen and fallen. Persia, once the dominant authority of the known world, is reduced to a condition of servility. The mighty power of Rome has faded. The scion of the families that were once the pride of Greece has become a day laborer. All of this comes in the eternal scheme of nature, we are in the wheel of fortune awaiting our turn to be drawn. We saw the light of day ages ago, that others might have the same privilege. Perhaps a few more centuries will roll around before it is again our turn, but it is coming as surely as night follows day, every star seems to be lighting our way through the darkness and bidding us be patient, the goal is in sight and we will be the first to reach it. We have nothing to be ashamed of in our present condition, we are passing through a stage that every other race has passed through. Let us not forget that we are men and women and deport ourselves accordingly. POLICE WOMEN. OPEN ON THE POLICE FORCE are no longer severe tests the heads of the police department acknowledge they more than came up to the they are considered a permanent fixture. They used more or less to aid in the detection of not dignified with a title; only in the past fled this distinction. In the ranks of our and every nationality but our own, and why they have not made application, nor can it be qualities possessed by their more fortunate did the argument be made that they are not, why? Perhaps it takes a pull; let us be a pull; few people get anywhere political in having had little or no experience in politics. The men of our race who have in their business to see that any worthy aspirant isary. We are voters, heavy taxpayers and often than many with unpronounceable names pay roll. We must not only ask for these. And it is the duty of every good citizen to lend support to this end. Our new mayor, if this attention, no doubt will recognize our class of our deserving women on the police force. WOMEN ON THE POLICE FORCE are no longer an experiment, after severe tests the heads of the police department have been forced to acknowledge they more than came up to their expectations and now they are considered a permanent fixture. Women have always been used more or less to aid in the detection of crime, though they were not dignified with a title; only in the past few years have they acquired this distinction. In the ranks of our Chicago force can be found every nationality but our own, and why? Surely not because they have not made application, nor can it be because they lack any qualities possessed by their more fortunate white sisters, nor yet could the argument be made that they are not needed. We repeat then, why? Perhaps it takes a pull; let us be more positive; it does take a pull; few people get anywhere politically, without it. Our women having had little or no experience in politics are practically helpless. The men of our race who have influence should make it their business to see that any worthy aspirant has all the support necessary. We are voters, heavy taxpayers and more entitled to representation than many with unpronounceable names who are now on the city pay roll. We must not only ask for these things but fight for them. And it is the duty of every good citizen to lend their moral and financial support to this end. Our new mayor, if the subject is brought to his attention, no doubt will recognize our claim as just and put some of our deserving women on the police force. WHAT THE JEWS ARE DOING. WORLD WIDE EQUAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT by the gathering of the delegates of 300,000 inh, to plead with the United States to inter- cepted Jews in Europe and Asia. It is pro- sentions in all of the important cities of the station great good is expected to be derived, ent war many changes will come in the dif- fends will be made and concessions granted are appealed to, for there is the seat of the people as Andrew Carnegie, Jacob H. Schi- Massachusetts, Chas. W. Elliot, the Fren- and; Jacob G. Sherman of Cornell, Jane Add sons of national fame have volunteered their aition in the United States for this movement A WORLD WIDE EQUAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT was inaugurated by the gathering of the delegates of 300,000 workers of the Jewish faith, to plead with the United States to intercede in behalf of the persecuted Jews in Europe and Asia. It is proposed to hold these conventions in all of the important cities of the globe and by constant agitation great good is expected to be derived. At the close of the present war many changes will come in the different powers, many demands will be made and concessions granted. Russia will especially be appealed to, for there is the seat of the trouble. Such prominent people as Andrew Carnegie, Jacob H. Schiff, Gov. David J. Walsh of Massachusetts, Chas. W. Elliot, the French ambassador, M. Jusserand; Jacob G. Sherman of Cornell, Jane Addams and many other persons of national fame have volunteered their aid in arousing public opinion in the United States for this movement. The movement is to be universal in its scope and it is to be hoped that not only the Jews but our own race will be placed on a basis with all other citizens. Whatever service for the good of this cause we can render, we will willingly give. The condition of the two races, one in Russia and the other in America, is almost identical. The fight is a common one, a humane one, and one that should enlist the sympathies and aid of every liberty loving person. THE END OF THE WAR looks about as near as the end of a rainbow. The Germans are still dropping bombs on English and French towns from their air craft, and the Allies are doing likewise in Der Fatherland, and there you are. THE DEMOCRATS are still trying to figure out how it happened; they will have plenty of time from now on to spend at that occupation. IF THE WAR keeps up much longer it will be necessary to enlist the feminine sex who, by the way, are used to powdering the face but not to facing the powder IN A LITTLE TOWN IN MICHIGAN there is a church whose congregation is all white and whose pastor is ALL colored. These people have the true spirit so seldom found now-a-days in the religious world. A BIG PROSPERITY PARADE is scheduled for Monday. Let us hope it is the forerunner of a full dinner pail. Free lunches are all right as far as they go, but they don't go far enough. IN LEAVING YOUR OLD FLAT don't forget that it shows good breeding and it is also the proper thing to do to leave it presentably clean. COLONEL ROOSEVELT is being sued for slander. If the jury will only be patient long enough he can talk himself out of the difficulty. AS WE PREVIQUSLY REMARKED, never be real sure spring is here until after the Fourth of July, then consult the almanac WILLIAM H. Measles. Epidemic—We are in the midst of a very serious epidemic of measles. During the week ending April 15, 1915, there were 1,170 cases of measles reported. No doubt there were a great many more cases that were not reported, because some doctors and a great many parents believe that measles is only a trivial child's disease, which is not considered seriously. During the same week there were reported to the Health Department ten (10) deaths. Probably there were more deaths from measles, but no doubt other causes were given as the cause of death. The child may have died from pneumonia, a complication of measles, tuberculosis, or other serious complication of measles), stomatitis, is another communicable complication of measles. The Nature of Measles Measles is an acute, contiguous, communicable catchment disease. It is characterized by a stage of fever, coryza (cold in head), dull, watery eyes, cough, and is followed by an eruption on the skin, which appears first in spots on the face, and then spreads all over the body. This eruption is papular in character and then there is a fine desquamation (sealing of a meaty character). Immediately preceding this condition for several days on a week, the child has all the nausea and vomiting, and the cold. The child coughs, the cough is often croupy and brassy in character. There is some fever, the child is restless and irritable; the eyes run water (lacrimation), there may be a profuse nasal discharge, and the child grows sicker from day to day; its face becomes puffy and children of light have redness about the nose and sleep poorly, with no (or not) restlessness, it is thirsty and calls for water. About the third day the face becomes swollen and has a mottled appearance, the eyelids become inflamed, swollen; eyes are kept half closed, there is fear of light, or photophobia. At this stage the fever may range from 102 to 104, the child may become delirious, this temperature continues, as a rule, from 1 to 7 days before it becomes swollen, the scaling or desquamation is taking place. The scaling appears first on the face, just as the eruption appears first on the face. In from one to two weeks the skin is entirely smooth. Complications. Complication to be feared. Get it out of your mind that measles is a simple and trivial disease of childhood. The death rate in children from measles under 3 years of age is very great. In fact the mortality rate is very high in children of one year or under one year of age, in poor hygienic and sanitary surroundings. Measles is often feared and watched for are, first, the involving of the lungs and bronchus. Measles is often accompanied by a severe and intractable bronchitis. Bronchial pneumonia often proves fatal. Lobar pneumonia is not so frequent. Tuberculosis is one of the most frequent sequences of lung complications in cases of measles in childhood. Where there is continued cough and prolonged bronchitis, the child should be frequently examined and consumption, as a complication, should be constantly borne in mind. Measles and measles the external auditory canal is swollen and painful. There is inflammation of the middle ear, otitis media, due to extension of infection from the throat through the eustachian tube. The Eyes—The eyes require careful and intelligent attention, because weak eyes, and sometimes total blindness are due to infection from measles. The Brain—Cerebro spinal meningitis is a very frequent complication in measles where the child has pannonia, and this is a very important point for the parents and doctor to keep constantly in mind. Care of Measles. As we have an epidemic of measles, and as there seems to be such a gross amount of ignorance and indifference as to the nature, and character of measles, we feel it' incumbent upon this Department to give a few words of what twenty-five years of experience have convinced us is of value in the care of measles. The child with measles should be put to bed in a well ventilated room, which should be furnished as possible from direct communication with the other parts of the house. There should be complete isolation for two to four weeks. The temperature of the room should not be overheated. Get a thermometer for 25 to 50 cents, and keep the tem- Preventive Measures First Aid Remedies Hygienics and Sanitation NO CASES ARE DIAGNOSED AND NO PRESCRIPTIONS GIVEN IN THESE WEEKLY ARTICLES The light in the room should be subdued with a screen between the bed and window, or dark shades should be used at window as long as the eyelids and eyes are inflamed, or until the fear of light is past. High fever often causes delirium, and it should be controlled by sponging with lukewarm water and the giving of frequent drinks of cool water or lemonade. Get the foolish idea that a child that has fainted in measles should not be given any water all except hot water. If the child is not given cold water, lemonade, or any cool water, be given. Keep the other children of the house and your neighbors children out of, and away from the sick room. If the eruption is delayed in coming out give a hot bath, a hot pack, or a mustard pack. For itching and a roughness of skin, use equal parts of olive oil and amphorated oil, anointing the body night and morning with it all over, even the palms of the hands and soles of feet. Where the itching is very severe your physician will recommend anointing the skin with carbohyde oil. Do not give the child hot toddlers a fashioned, shaded fever ten, made of leaves of cabbage and sheep ninety feet, allow the foolish, meddlesome neighbor to do you, as was done a few days on the south side, to go to the stock yards and get "sheep ninny," steep it, making a tea, and give it to her child to bring the measles out. "Sheep niny tea," and all teas of its character belong to the dark ages. Its death is dead and in its grave today as the result of such gross ignorance. The Diet The diet should be light. Give liquids, such as milk, barley water, lemonade and ice cream, etc. Medical Care. You should always send for your family physician because of the many complications, and the high death rate that accompany non-treated, or ignorantly treated cases of measles. Be willing and ready to notify the Health Department of any case of measles in your family, and never fall into the neighbor to have any cases in their family to maintain for the good of yourself, your community, and thus stamp yourself as being a good, public-spirited citizen. FROM OUR EXCHANGES THE PULLMAN CAR PORTER PHI OSPHORIZES Do gold watch vest you t wear Ain't in mull vest no mo'; Mim did have bare Dat once a diffuse mull Ain't in daught brought on things t me Went doat countin' referen Bef dat countin' referen dear or or hei- fey de fear the in- tench, by a architis. fives ha- ted so the most implicia- dithood. high and should insump- be con the ex- en and of the exten- threat Dat watch had seventeen jewels fine. A fourteen爬 ret cap. A picture o' dat gal o mine Dat dumfell when Ahk' it clean Jes' glistened in de dark; Dat dumfell or seen Possessed a finer spark. An' now dey're gone—con-plantely gone; Dey dew way dey came; Dey stavel awhile—den traveled on; Dey dey's game. I guess dey wasn't meant for me Always't sport about. But should count Jack Johnson up. Dese wheels don't sing no song to me O' gladness any mo? O' gladness dat used to be? Dey're shoutn't do the. An' what's dey' ring dat used to shine Oh dey's New York-Chicagow line? Is all Ah hear dem say. But, after all, dat's life; Al guess Ah've had mah time o' fun, Ah've had mah success, Ah' had mah share o' sun, No man wins' ever bet he makes, An' each mus' pay 'fo his mistakes— Dat goes 'fo blacks an' whites. Not Worth Fixing. We had four pairs of shoes to be repaired the other day, and we took them to a colored shoe shop. The shoemaker had caught up with his work and had nothing to do. We told him that we wanted a quick job done, so he inspected the shoes and declared that they were not worth fixing; that he could not fix them; and we thought what he said was true. But we happened to pass a white man's shop and so we asked him if the shoes were worth mending. He replied "yea," and in less than two and a half hours he had the four pairs of shoes mended and the amount of two dollars in his pocket. When we passed back by the Negro shop he had locked up and was standing in the sun with his hands in his pockets, waiting for a job, as he called it, and declaring that the times were dull and that he could get no work to do. The white man had plenty of work to do, was making the shoes first, only two hundred yards away from the Negro, because he had "an eye to business."—Editorial, Charleston (S. C.) Messenger. Abraham Lincoln Died April 15, 1865—Fifty Years Ago Today and we should be given place in the an, an incidental beneficiary of his the presence of our sacred dead."—Ex- imoral celebration, the colored peo- lea to march in the parade.—W. A. S. "Being of our blood we claim him, and we should be given place in the homage about his tomb. The black man, an incidental benefactor of his statesmanship, should be modest in the presence of our sacred dead."—Extract from an address at a Lincoln memorial celebration, the colored people of the city having been refused a plea to march in the parade.—W. A. S. Not one word against your homage, You who boast his tribe, not one word! Pile your wreaths mountain high, Roll authem upon anthem, Strew sprays of Immortals; A wilderness of them; But, oh, sirs, beyond the lure of blood, Shine his lofty impulses, his deeds; Blossoming in unselfishness; The world's: Filling it! May not then, our modest tribute, Woven of halting words, damp with tears, Be granted harborage at his feet? Do not you know we have enshrined him, For memories, by you, unfold by you, unjoyed? For slavery's long night: Ended? The "driver's" lash: Quiescent? The hound's hoarse bay: Silenced? The "auction block": Deserted? gloom; little, and that led; the blister in our soul, to bloom. sss. name of pygmies, bad: Sympathized! a World Captain, named for right. and of statesmanship; at RIGHT was might; bobleth. ening impulse, even as you, lng a nation's life, Shaming to tears and silence, him, lips that had sneered, a people liberated! cancer gnawed its vitals, URSED! Shining like the sun; this side? lah; This to him. lah; "This, to him. chicago Evening Post," April 15. Long time we wandered in the gloom; Hopeless! "Dumb, driven cattle," His the eye that sought, the hand that led; He, the Healer, who plucked the blister in our soul, And in its place caused a rose to bloom. Towering above the groundings, Sweeping heights, denied the gaze of pygmies, He bent to the lowly, unashamed: Sympathized! Making their moan, as become a World Captain; Serenely; knowing he proclaimed for right. He it was: We know it, Who taught Cabinets a new brand of statesmanship; Honesty, charity, humanity; that RIGHT was might; JUSTICE the sublimit shibboleth. May not we recall, with quickening impulse, even as you, That, facing moments menacing a nation's life, He was undaunted: Victor! Shaming to tears and silence, And pale brows—for love of him, lips that had sneered, Tongues that had bledted? RESPECTABILITY By Z. WITHERS Nothing but ignorance will rob this man of that place in our respect and appreciation which he rightly deserves. Nothing but stupidity upon his part will prevent him from reaching the highest goal of success, advancing the interests not only of the company which employs him, but of his race. The future to us is the finished goal of human effort. Our ability to reach the top depends upon the foundation which we are building. Do you believe in any would-be divine movement in any型 commission to advance you. This is false. Hard work and constructive building are the foundation of strength and power. DEFENDER'S LEGAL HELPS Defender Legal Helps—I was out to a police court one day last week and had occasion to listen to a small police case tried by one of the Municipal court judges, sitting at 47th street. After the case was over one of the attorneys asked, the judge a question and he holdered at the attorney to get out of his sight or he would put him in jail. I wish to know what remedy, if any, has the attorney for the insult. Answer—We are receiving quite a few complaints concerning the actions of the police court judges and will now have the power of our readers to the fact that they are all elected, and without your votes we do not succeed in being re-elected. A judge who so far forgets himself as to lose respect for the court over which he presides and acts like a ruffian needs to be well remembered at election time, and we need to support such men who at least will act like civil beings and not like wild men. We are informed that on several occasions the same thing has not only occurred to lawyers, but it盗铃ers are talked to like they were not human-beings by judges who become drunken with the petty authority given them by their masters, being intoxicated with the name of the judge they forget that they are but mere men, and are not born judges. In next week, we will give another resume of the courts and the treatment of the public by police officers who are being paid their salaries by the people whom they have the least regard for. RY RENT payments on a home and be today while you have health age. the following bargains. Open Brick Residence attractive interior. Stone front, harc floors, modern. Cottage on Jane lot YOU PAY RENT Why can't you make monthly payments on a home and be your own landlord? Begin today while you have health and strength. Prepare for old age. Come out today and see the following bargains. Open from 2 to 4 P. M. 447 E. 30th St. Brick Residence attractive interior. 3342 Forest Ave. Stone front, hard floors, modern. 707 E. 39th St. Cottage on large lot. Ask for particulars of stove heated three two flat and other properties at barg title guaranteed. Easy terms. FRED'K H. BARTLET Randolph 3751 69 West Was The world will value you for your real worth, is the spirit of public opinion. What is your worth, and what value do you place upon your name and reputation? It does not make any difference where you find employment, as long as such labor is legitimate. Values are based upon facts as applied to an object. Artificial values can be of but short duration, because they are not based upon facts. There is considerable feeling these days concerning a man's employment as to social standing. Professional men are given the high rank in so-called man who labors, the low mark, as if their distinctions were of value in our estimation of men. The higher the calling for the responsibility and duty which is imposed. A man's worth must therefore be measured by the actual value which he renders society. The progress of society is due to the man who labors. This does not mean in any sense that the professional man does not labor in his field, but that he must. It means also that every man must improve in skill, ability, fitness for his particular task in the immense, massive movement of society. * * * To retain the respect of others we must go forward. Forward and onward is the spirit of the age. At the present time much is being said of the Pullman porter. Commissions and newspapers are busy publishing accounts concerning him. Who is the Pullman porter? This man fills the most unique place in the industrial activities of the nation. He is the personal representative of not only a downtrodden race, who because of virility, courage and manhood has refused to accept the yoke of slavery, and retains apparent authority of the American public because of patience, wisdom, unity in the hard school of valiant units its equal is the unparalleled relation of the race, but also the representative of one of our greatest industrial institutions—the Pullman company. Years and years of education and schooling upon the highways of America, meeting the traveling public—amounting almost to 1 per cent of our population of 100,000,000 people—daily, with the exacting test "the public must be pleased," the Pullman company exerting every effort in this direction, and the Pullman porter is the faithful adherent to this doctrine until at least we shall say "Thou art the faithful." Police Court Judges