The Gazette

THIRTIETH YEAR. NO. 37. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BRIEF NEWS NOTES WORTH READING GENERAL SUMMARY OF HAPPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. PUT INTO PARAGRAPH FORM Everything of Importance That Has Occurred in the Past Week Has a Place in These Classified Items That Can Be Read at a Glance. Washington Vice-President Marshall declined to present to the senate a set of allegations charging a western senator with improper conduct and announced that he had returned the written charges to their author, "Jim" R. Jacobs of Oklahoma City. --- Direct election of United States senators by the people was authorized and made compulsory when the Connecticut legislature ratified the constitutional amendment submitted by congress less than a year ago. Ratification already had been given by 35 states. The currency bill of this congress was introduced by Senator Hitchcock. It proposes 20 national reserve associations of banks, in the 20 leading clearing house centers of the country. The new Democratic tariff revision bill was presented to the house. Its striking features are: Removal of all tariff from many articles of food and clothing. Broad reductions in the rates of duty on all necessaries of life. Increase of tariff on many luxuries. New income tax that would reach the pocket of every American citizen whose net income exceeds $4,000. The navy pay corps is short ten officers, and an examination will be held in June at Washington for candidates for appointment as assistant paymasters. The extraordinary session of congress opened, and Champ Clark was re-elected speaker of the house. An executive order issued by President Wilson forbidding, under heavy penalty, the destruction of birds of plumage in the Panama canal zone has been put into effect by the canal commission. Domestic A bill enabling third-class cities in Pennsylvania to adopt commission form of government, if the people so vote, pass the senate at Harrisburg, Pa., by a vote of 34 to 7. The Bank of Commerce at Summerville, Ga., was blown up and robbed by automobile bandits. It is reported the robbers escaped with several thousand dollars. Deputy Sheriff William Alexander and Steven Barret were shot and fatally wounded when they attempted to stop the fleeing outlaws. --- The immortal 500 of American suffrage entered the national capital under a flag of truce and filed petitions with congressmen for a suffrage amendment to the federal Constitution. There was no attempt at a repetition of the disgraceful scenes that marred the suffrage pageant on March 3, and the police kept perfect order. New York has a baby show under the Babies' Welfare association, in which the judging will be down to the hard facts of height, weight, girth, bone and muscle texture, shape of head and ears, number of teeth, quality of skin and condition of tonsils, all of which items count from five to ten points toward the "perfect baby." Despite the wishes of President Wilson and Governor Fletcher the New Jersey legislature in session here adjourned without having passed a bill calling for jury reform. The promise carried in the Democratic platform last for a measure providing for a constitutional convention was also disregarded. For the second time in less than six months a constitutional amendment permitting woman suffrage was defeated in Michigan. It alone, of five amendments to the state constitution, lost. The initiative, referendum and recall and the pensioning of firemen provisions were carried. August Hohman, sixteen years old of Brooklyn, a suburb of Baltimore, was killed and 16 persons were injured when a car of the Light street line jumped from the tracks on the long bridge over the Patapsco river and plunged into seven feet of water. A sweeping challenge for America's cup has been sent by Sir Thomas Lipton to the New York Yacht club. Lipton's challenge is unrestricted and gives the American clubmen the privilege of naming any terms and conditions for the race that they see fit. Lieut. Rex Chandler of the aviation corps of the United States army was killed and Lieut. Louis H. Brereton was slightly injured when their hydroaeroplane dropped into the bay at San Diego, Cal. The men lost control of the machine. THE GAZETTE Henceforth it will be unlawful in New Jersey to wear hatspins unless their points are guarded. Governor Fielder signed a bill, which became effective immediately, making it an act of disorderly conduct, punishable by a fine of $5 to $20, for any person "to wear in a public place any device capable of lacerating the flesh of another person, unless the point is sufficiently guarded." The United States Supreme court handed down a decision declaring invalid the Wisconsin pure food law requiring the labels of packages to indicate the nature of the contents in so far as it applies to original packages imported into the state. The court ruled it interfered with interstate commerce. Six strike rioters were shot by the police in an attack on the plant of the Columbia Roe company in Auburn, N. Y., by a mob of 300 persons. Two of the six are fatally injured. Twenty-five million dollars for the relief of flood sufferers in Ohio was proposed in a resolution by Representative Ansberry, Ohio. The resolution would confer authority on the secretary of war to use that sum for the relief of sufferers, for replacing army stores used in the relief work and all expenses of the department in connection with the flood. Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the explorer, was ordered out of a San Diego, Cal, hotel after he had been accused by a telephone girl of undue familiarity. --- If the people of Kansas desire commission government for the state, Governor Hodges said he would call a special session of the legislature to submit an amendment providing for the new form at the next election. The governor said he would poll the legislature to determine the sentiment of the voters. Fire believed to have been of incendiary origin destroyed half of a business block in Oskaloosa, Ia. The loss was $100,000. Foreign The first parliament of the world's youngest republic was inaugurated in Peking amid general rejoicing not only in the Chinese capital, but throughout the country. Miss Zelle Emerson, the American suffragette, was released from Holloway prison, London, Eng., after having been incarcerated for 19 days. Death by starvation, exposure and scurvy has overtaken the majority of the members of the Schroeder-Stranz German arctic expedition, according to stories of survivors reaching Christiana, Norway. Lieutenant Schroeder-Stranz, leader of the expedition, is among the missing. Militant suffragette incendiaries set fire to and destroyed a large mansion in the suburbs of Norwich, England. The house was not occupied. The perpetrators of the outrage escaped. King Victor Emmanuel received Admiral Peary, who is attending the international congress in Home. The interview lasted half an hour and was most interesting, the king himself having penetrated the arctic regions by visiting Spitzerberg in a yacht several years ago. In a bitter fight with pirates on the West river, near Hongkong, Chinese soldiers shot one and captured six. Montenegro has declined to yield to the demand of the six great powers, Great Britain, France, Austria, Germany, Russia and Italy, to abandon attempts to gain possession of Scutari. Richard W. Gunther, formerly consul general at Frankfort on-the-Main, Germany, and later consul general at Cape Town, South Africa, is dead in Oshkosh. Wils. His death was due indirectly to an operation performed while he was at Cape Town two years ago. Personal The fourth biennial convention of the Young Women's Christian association of the United States was opened in Richmond, Va., by an address by Rev. Cornellius Woelfkin of New York. Fred L. Taft, former common pleaser judge of Cleveland, O., cousin of ex-President William H. Taft and a member of a firm of lawyers, is dead. Charles E. Pugh, a retired first vice-president of the Pennsylvania Railroad company, died at Old Point Comfort, Va. The second annual breakfast of the Women's Democratic club in Washington was given in honor of Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Champ Clark. Partisanship was barred. Mis Josephine Wilson Cotbran, the White House baby, grandniece of President Wilson, sailed from New York for Cherbourg. The infant was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. P. Cothran, and Mrs. Annie Wilson Howe, the president's sister. They will spend the summer in Europe. Frederick G. Thearle of Chicago was elected president of the National Wholesale Jewelers' association, which closed its sixth annual convention in Providence, R. L. Thomas A. Fernley of Philadelphia was chosen secretary. ESTABLISHED AUGUST 25, 1883 AND ISSUED EVERY WEEK ON TIME SINCE. CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1913. READS MESSAGE BEFORE CONGRESS READS MESSAGE BEFORE CONGRESS President Wilson Shatters Precedent by Personally Addressing Lawmakers. A RETURN TO OLD CUSTOM First Set by Washington, But Dropped by Jefferson After a Row in Which Congressman Was Indicted. Washington.—For the first time since the cradle days of the republic a president carried his battle for his legislative ideas to the floor of congress in person, for President Wilson on Tuesday noon appeared on the floor of the house of representatives and read his tariff message to the two houses—the senate assembling as the guests of the house. Presidents Washington and Adams are the only chief magistrates who ever delivered their messages to congress in person, but both were founders of the republic, and their action had no particular significance. President Adams did it only once, and since then the presidential messages have been sent to congress in writing. Begun by Washington. Begun by Washington Whenever George Washington wished to deliver a message to congress it was his practice to notify the two houses that he intended "to meet and advise" with them on a specified day. The "president's speech," as it obtained in the days of Washington and Adams, was a serious affair, and during the latter's administration it was the occasion for a demonstration in the house. Stopped by Jefferson. The demonstration over the president's address during the Adams administration was caused by Matthew Lyon, a representative from Vermont of the Jefferson school, who refused to march in the procession to acknowledge the speech, and the federalists in the house took exception. A resolution was introduced calling for Mr. Lyon's expulsion as a "diabolical personage." The Lyon incident is thought to have had a good deal to do with Jefferson's decision not to follow the precedent set by Washington and Adams. Both these presidents were Democratic adversaries of Jefferson, and that also probably had some effect upon his decision. Lyon was so bitterly hostile to Adams that, congressman though he was, he was indicted for criminal libel and, failing to pay his fine, was imprisoned in Vermont. As a Democrat of the French school Lyon had the sympathy of Jefferson and his following, and they raised a purse to pay his fine. Assailed for Stand. When Jefferson was elected it is thought his mind was already made up against the "speech" idea, and in his letter to the presiding officers announcing his intention to send a "message in writing" he added that he would follow that custom for the rest of his term. How bitterly Jefferson's attitude was attacked at the time by the federalists of the Washington school is shown in McMaster's "History of America." 'Lyon, the history says, had borne the jeers of congress and the abuse of the federal press. "These men who sneered at Lyon," the history says, "now sneer at Jefferson." "When a session of congress was about to begin," continues McMaster, "it was the custom of the great soldier (Washington) to meet the two houses in the senate chamber, disclose his sentiments on public affairs in a simple speech and receive in return the respectful assurances that his words and suggestions would be well considered. What could be simpler or more thoroughly Republican? But Jefferson has reversed all this, sits in his place, like an eastern prince, hides himself from the public gaze, and bids his secretary carry a note to congress, whom he addresses in the French style of 'fellow citizens.' Might he not at least have said, 'Gentlemen and fellow citizens?' Jefferson Gives Reason. On December 8, 1801, the secretary of President Jefferson appeared and, addressing the speaker of the house, announced that he was "directed by the president of the United States to hand him a letter accompanying a communication in writing." The letter accompanying the annual message was as follows: "Sir — The circumstances under which we find ourselves at this place rendering inconvenient the mode herefore practiced of making by personal address the first communications between the legislative and executive branches. I have adopted that by message, as used on all subsequent occasions through the session. In doing this, I have had principal regard to the convenience of the legislature, to the economy of their time, to their relief from the embarrassment of immediate answers on subjects not yet fully before them and to the benefits thence resulting to the public affairs. Trusting that a procedure founded in these motives will meet their approbation, I beg leave through you, sir, to communicate the enclosed message with the documents accompanying it to the honorable, the House, and pray you to accept for yourself and them the homage of my high respect and consideration." NEW TARIFF MEASURE APPEARS IN THE HOUSE NEW TARIFF MEASURE APPEARS IN THE HOUSE Duties Are Reduced on Necessities of Life. Many Articles of Food and Clothing Are Placed on Free List—New Income Tax Would Hit All Whose Income Exceeds $4,000. Washington, D. C—Removal of all tariff from many articles of food and clothing, broad reductions in the rates of duty on all necessities of life, an increase of tariff on many luxuries, and a new income tax that would touch the pocket of every American citizen whose net income exceeds $4,000, are the striking features of the new Democratic tariff revision bill, just presented to the house. Sugar would be free of duty in 1916, the bill proposing an immediate 25 per cent reduction and the removal of the remaining duty in three years. Raw wool would be made free at once, with a correspondingly heavy reduction in the tariff on all woolen goods. All these other articles are put on the free list, namely: Meats, flour, bread, boots and shoes, lumber, coal, harness, saddlery, iron ore, milk and cream, potatoes, salt, swine, corn, cormel, cotton bagging, agricultural implements, leather, wool pulp, Bibles, printing paper not worth more than 2½ cents per pound, typewriters, sewing machines, typesetting machines, cash registers, steel rails, fence wire, cotton ties, nails, hoop and band iron, fish, sulphur, soda, tanning materials, acetic and sulphuric acids, borax, lumber products including broom handles, clapboards, hubs for wheels, posts, laths, pickets, staves, shingles. These principal items are taken from the free list and taxed: Diamonds and precious stones, furs, coal tar products, 10 per cent; volatile oils, 20 per cent; spices, from 1 cent to 2 cents per pound. While wheat flour is put on the free list, a duty of 10 per cent is imposed against countries which levy a duty on American flour. This will exclude flour from Canada and many other countries. Chairman Underwood of the ways and means committee, in his statement accompanying the new tariff bill, gave the following comparative table, to show reductions in tariff duties made upon necessaries. In each item, both the present tariff and the proposed tariff had been reduced to an ad valorem basis. Present Proposed law. Cream of toast 25.80 15.85 Medicinal preparations 59.05 21.11 Castor oil 33.19 15.00 Wash blue 28.50 15.00 Saltpeter 9.27 6.87 Common soap 20.00 5.00 Salberat or bicarbonate of soda 21.54 15.00 Salsa soda, washing soda 20.93 16.25 Borax, refined 21.22 13.1 Lime 9.17 5.00 Cloth and crockery, not decorated 25.00 Grindstones 9.21 8.33 Bicycles 45.00 25.00 Pocket knives 74.68 35.00&0.00 Borax 72.93 35.00&0.00 Scissors and shears 53.77 35.00 Knives and forks 41.98 27.00 Furniture 35.00 15.00 Cattle 37.67 10.00 Morton, etc 42.25 33.33 Rice, cleaned 54.05 33.33 Eggs 36.38 14.29 Stocks, etc. of fruit trees 54.44 27.58 Dressers 42.95 15.00 Spool thread 22.95 15.00 Cotton cloth 42.74 26.09 Cotton clothing 50.00 30.00 Stockings, hose and half dresses 75.33 50.00 Men's and boys' cotton-work gloves 89.17 35.00 Knit shirts, drawers, etc., and underwear 60.27 25.00 Cotton and cuffs 49.10 25.00 Blankets 76.29 25.00 Flannel 92.69 30.00 Clothing, ready made 79.56 25.00 Women's and children's dresses 99.70 25.00 Sewing silks 25.00 15.00 Wrapping paper 35.00 25.00 Books 25.00 15.00 Brooms 40.00 15.00 Retailer 27.59 14.00 Harness and saddlery, other than leather 35.00 20.00 India rubber, manufactures 35.00 10.00 Leather belts 35.00 15.00 The new rates are estimated to reduce the customs revenue approximately $80,000,000 a year. This is expected to be made up by the income tax. The income tax, which will transfer indirect taxes levyed through the tariff into a direct tax upon the incomes of individual citizens and corporations, exempts all sums below $4,000. Incomes in excess of that amount will pay 1 per cent tax up to $20,000, 2 per cent from $20,000 to $50,000; 3 per cent from $50,000 to $100,000 and 4 per cent above that figure. To encourage trade with foreign countries, the bill would reverse the maximum and minimum provision of the present tariff law. The new tariff rates would be the maximum tariff, and the president would be given authority to negotiate reciprocity treaties and make concessions to countries that grant favors to American exports. Ex-Solon's Wife Asks Divorce. Portland, Ore. — Suit for divorce was filed in the circuit court here by Mrs. Jonathan Bourne, wife of former United States Senator Bourne. The petition alleges "cruel and inhuman treatment" and says that Bourne threatened her with bodily harm and refused to visit her, although they lived in the same apartment. It is understood that the suit will not be contested. The Bournes were married in Chicago in 1893. Their marital troubles have lasted several years. DIRECT ELECTION OF SENATORS WINS DIRECT ELECTION OF SENATORS WINS Amendment Receives Necessary Three-fourths Vote. END OF 12-YEAR FIGHT New Constitutional Law Will Become Effective as Soon as Action of States Shall Have Been Certified to State Department. Washington, D. C.—After a twelve-year fight by those favoring the innovation, in which the aid of many newspapers throughout all sections of the country was much in evidence, the election of United States senators by the direct vote of the people was assured when the Connecticut legislature ratified the proposed amendment to the constitution. Connecticut makes thirty-six, or three-fourths of the states which have given their approval of the reform. The new constitutional law will be known as the Seventeenth amendment. It will become effective as soon as the action of the states shall have been certified to the state department and Secretary Bryan shall have issued his proclamation. Comments of Notables. Voters Will Decide. The first effect of the new amendment will be that every man to be chosen as a United States senator for the term commencing March 4, 1915, must be passed upon by the voters in campaign and at the polls. Many legislatures have adjourned until 1915 and in these states some confusion may result, but Senator Borah said that all subsequent elections now must come under this amendment. Special sessions of legislature will be urged in many states to prepare the machinery for senatorial elections. Among the more prominent senators whose terms will expire two years hence and whose return will be dependent upon the direct votes of the people are Senators Root of New York, Brandegee of Connecticut, Bristow of Kansas, Cummins of Iowa, Dillingham of Vermont, Gallinger of New Hampshire, Gore of Oklahoma, Penrose of Pennsylvania, Perkins of California, Smith of Georgia, John Walter Smith of Maryland, Smoot of Utah, Stephenson of Wisconsin and Stone of Missouri. Maryland First State Maryland probably will be the first state to elect. Senator Jackson is now filling the unexpired term of Senator Rayner by appointment. The legislature will meet next winter in regular session and then will make provision for the election of a senator to succeed Mr. Jackson. This proposed change in the organic law, was first approved by Massachusetts, May 25, 1912. Other states followed in rapid order until within a half a dozen of the required three-fourths, when progress was much slower. The states that have ratified the amendment are: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Zelia Emerson Leaves Jail. London, England—Miss Zella Emerson, the American suffraget, was released from Holloway prison after having been incarcerated since Feb. 18. A band of sympathizers, including many women and English suffrages, surged around the ambulance and tried to shake the hand of thir herine. Cries of "Bravo," "Hurrah," and "Good luck," rent the air as it was seen that the plucky young American was too exhausted to make any sort of recognition in response, owing to her enfeebled condition. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. Editor J. H. Murphy of the Afro-American, Baltimore, has been traveling through the south. Mr. Murphy not only uses his pen well, but he uses both his eyes and his ears. In his correspondence to his paper he sounds a bugle call that our race here in the north should hear and heed. Hear what he says: Jacksonville, Fla. — A great deal of sympathy is being wasted among the colored folks in many of the northern and eastern estates upon the negro of the south. A good deal of this sympathy might well be saved. In a great many things the negro of the south is far and away ahead of the negro of the north. We venture the assertion that there are more negro clerks, bookkeepers, secretaries, type writers in Birmingham alone than there are in New York City, or possibly Chicago, or any one other large northern city. Another proposition in the south is the large number of negro mechanics. They are here in large and increasing numbers, thanks to the Tuskegee school spirit and the sentiment of the south itself. One will hardly see a building of any proportions, or with no proportions at all, but one sees the uneverly negro mechanic. And everer he works beside his white brother without the least friction, so one may see a negro bricklayer, or a negro carpenter, plumber or gas'fitter working side by side with a white fellow mechanic. One may see in almost any large city in the south even skyscrapers erected entirely by negro mechanics, and a negro architect drawing the plans and directing the work. While I am writing this letter I am sitting at a window which looks out over a huge five-story building going up upon which I have not seen a white work man except the foreman, which happened because there was no negro builder or contractor under the term necessary to put up the building. And by the way it is a negro building three stories of which will be devoted to commercial purposes, that is, offices and stores, and I have been informed that nearly all the available space has been already taken up. I have also been informed that when the building is completed that a number of the substantial citizens of this place are going to open up a bank in first class shape with at least twenty-five thousand dollars capital. Just as there has been an organized movement to have anti-intermarriage measures passed in the various legislatures throughout the country, so is there a well-engineered plan on foot to have the colored railroad porter ousted in the west and middle west, although several states have refused to consider the plan seriously. The scheme is to prevent the employment of colored men as train porters. Porters in the Pullman service are not affected. As usual, the train porters are unorganized and are fighting the hostile measures the best they can. In each of the states in the west and middle west bills have been introduced in the legislatures known as the Full Crew Bill, which provides for a brakeman and flagman on all passenger trains carrying more than three coaches. The purpose of the Full Crew Bill is to do away with the colored train porter, as he carries a switch key the same as the brakeman and performs similar duties. A woman says the way to reach a man's heart may be through his stomach, but it may take cunning or brute strength to reach his pocketbook. On a visit to Atlanta university, in company with other white men, Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, emphasized the mutual dependence of the white race upon the black race. He declared that if the city homes, white and black, were kept as clean as the buildings of the school the mortality of the city would be reduced by more than half. Mr. Howell said that education was a good thing for all creatures and all people of whatever race. That among all people will be found two distinct castes, the good and the bad. The party visiting the school consisted of Judge W. R. Hammond, Clark Howell, J. K. Wr. and Dr. C. B. Wilmer. Each one of the party made short addresses to the students, Judge Hammond emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility and the too frequent tendency of people to shift the burden upon someone else. The Daily Reporter is the name of a negro daily newspaper being published in Jacksonville, Fla., by a company of colored men. It is making a favorable impression. There has been organized in Valdosta, Ga., a business and professional men's league. Nothing is more needed in a city where there is such a large number of both. As far as we could learn, the officers are: Mr. W. S. Larkin, president; Dr. C. C. Strickland, vice-president; Mr. M. G. Miller, secretary. A lazy man's feet leave their imprint on the path of least resistance What is woman's work? It used to be so defined by custom as to be as unmistakable as the clothing she wears distinguisher her from mere man, and it was considered as unwomanly to do man's work as to wear man's clothing. Even now the woman who wears short hair is looked upon as being as queer as the man who wears long hair. The tendency among some women to wear clothing fashioned after that of men, like riding horseback astride, is frowned upon by those who see nothing but degeneration of the race in the unsexing of the woman in her clothing, manners and occupation. Women have of late years so encroached upon the occupations of men in the office, the store and the factory as to lessen the wage earning capacity of men and the ability of men to support families, so that marriages are fewer and divorces are more numerous than in old times. The wages paid to women who do the work of men is less than that paid to men, and women do not spend their earnings in family making and educating as men do. Indeed, how a woman will spend a dollar bill is as much of mystery as what a Bull Moose would do in the White House. And women who begin life as independent wage earners, and who constantly associate with men in their employments, develop a freedom from mutual helpfulness and a certain hardness of manners that unifies them for the successful work of the home as wives and mothers. The sons of Sparta always knew their mothers but never their fathers. It is that way now with dogs, human and canine. A masculine woman is as dangerous in the home as a feminine man. We do the race an injury by looking down upon, and underestimating the importance in the body politic of the man who serves, and it is more than probable that he sometimes underestimates his own worth by failing to magnify his calling, and neglecting to do his work so efficiently as to leave no room for improvement on the part of any one. The monopoly which we used to hold in these lines got away from us not because of favoritism to the man with a white skin, but because this latter was able to put it over us in the matter of cleanliness, efficiency, faithfulness and reliability. Circumstances are breaking strong in our favor, and it will be our fault if we do not get a stronger hold on whatever comes our way. And we declude ourselves woefully when we imagine that the other fellow doesn't want our job. That day has passed. The negro doesn't hold a job today that the other fellow would not take with eagerness. We must learn not only to get there, but to stay there by right of merit—Ethiopian Phalanx. That there are 121 colored people in business and twenty-five in the professions in Columbus, Ohio, is but another sign that the negro of the north is coming into his own. There are among the business men six coal dealers, three contractors, four confectioners, three feed merchants, four hotel keepers, eight restaurant keepers, and five shoemakers. A polite discussion is going on between a colored citizen of Nashville, Tenn., and The Globe, a negro newspaper, of that city, concerning the fitness of Fisk university having a negro as president. August Stanfield, graduate of Howard university, passed the highest examination in a class of more than forty-five applicants for license to practice medicine and surgery in New Jersey, before the state board of examiners of Trenton. Dr. Stanfield will locate and practice at Morristown, New Jersey. Students in our colored colleges deserve to be commended for the manner in which they conduct themselves in contrast with the actions of students in many white institutions of learning. Here is a case in point: According to the University Register, Harvard students spend $603,730 for clothes, $98,255 for cigars and cigarettes and $73,250 for wines, as compared to $71,250 for books. Prof. Cyrus Wiley, A. B., who for eleven years has been principal of the colored public schools at Valdosta, Ga., has made his debut into the ministry. He preached his first sermon at St. Paul A. M. E. church in that city. He will retain his position as principal of the schools. J. A. Ross of Detroit, Mich., a life long Democrat and a prominent negro, is being boosted for the position of Recorder of Deeds under Woodrow Wilson's administration. This change of administration is placing before us many new colored political faces anyway. Another way for a rich man to attract favorable attention is to let the wives of other men alone. Not only is poverty a crime, but so is six dollars the week. One Year.....$1.80 Six Months.....1.00 Three Months.....50 Subscribers are requested to remit by postoffice money order or registered letter. Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland Ohio, as second-class matter Address all communications to HARRY C. SMITH Editor and proprietor, THE GAZETTE, Blackstone Building, Cleveland, O. Member Ohio Legislature: 1894 to 1895; 1896 to 1898; 1900 to 1908 THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afre-Americans, published in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. The Pennsylvania Legislature has killed that state's "Separate Marriage" bill. Good! The editors of the N. Y. Age and the N. Y. Amsterdam News have apparently forgotten all about editorial courtesy they ever knew. They are very busy "washing some mighty dirty 'personal' linen." Too bad! Five states, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, every one in which the "Separate Marriage" bill has' been considered by Legislatures, have killed the pernicious projected legislation. Pennsylvania is the latest. Now let Ohio follow this splendid lead and show to the intelligence of this country, and the world, that it too, is sane and really progressive. We believe it will do so. Every branch of the American government is now in the hands of the Democrats with southern Democracy the controlling power. A special session of the Congress is wrestling with the tariff, lowering it. Next, will come the money question, and soon thereafter, a condition of business in this country, it will pay our people, particularly, to begin now to prepare for Save your money! A hint to the wise ought to be sufficient, these days. Condemnation of the caricature of the Jew on the stage was expressed in a resolution adopted last week by directors of the Young Men's Federated Jewish charities, at a meeting held in the Hotel LaSalle, Chicago. The support of the 600 members of the organization to the recently instituted movement to boycott the theaters which permitted such caricatures was pledged. There is in the foregoing, a timely and valuable hint to progressive Afro-Americans which only those will be able to see and appreciate. It is high time, as we have repeatedly said in the past, for us to begin a similar movement. Speaking of Calvo, a Cuban ball player now with the Washington, D.C., American League team, a recent dispatch, to American daily newspapers, written by a prejudice-promoting correspondent, says: "Suddenly his great work attracted the attention of the Havana professionals and overtures were made to him. His father stepped in here, though, and wouldn't hear of his playing on the same team with Colored players. It was only after long arguments that the elder Calvo surrendered and permitted his son to join the 'Almendares' of Havana, Cuba (most of whose players are Afro-Cubans)." / The last two sentences of the foregoing are absolutely untrue and a prejudiced-American creation as every one who is familiar with the facts, will readily attest. There is no such feeling among the Cubans toward one another of either class in that country, in spite of the efforts of prejudiced Americans there to cause it. THE "NEGRO" AND THE JEW. The following from the Boston Daily Transcript is exceptionally interesting as well as unusual and will bear careful and thoughtful reading: "No man can enslave the soul of another man against the will of, the enslaved one," said the eloquent Rabbit Charles Fleischer, the other day, at the Cambridge Negroes' celebration of emancipation. Continuing, he said: "That, it seems to me, is a perfectly obvious psychological fact for the average Negro to realize. You no longer wear the chains of bondage. Fortunately for us white skins, even the blacks, we are for you for your chains have been struck off; but if you are still enslaved, the chains are of your own forging and welding." Perhaps Dr. Fleischer would maintain—he must in consistency—that all the petty prejudices and discriminations against the Jews in this country, objections to their propensity in select residential quarters, to any prominence in certain summer resorts, to their admission to membership in social clubs, such as Pride, to the war in France, to his own way to rebuke in the National Capital and in the United States army; mean, sneaking, little lingering survivals of the barbarities practiced against Jews in the Middle Ages, and still in vogue in mediaeval civilizations, like Russia and Turkey—that all these invisible, imponderable chains, not so light even in this country but that they may be made embarrassing and harassing and even heart-breaking to those who are of the Jews' ownoring and wary of the Christians whose inherited faith goes to the length of applied Christianity cannot dismiss the matter so easily. Think how little avail bravery, defiance, struggle, wrestling, against social ostracism. In general, the suffer the fight the victim puts up, the more hopeless his case becomes. Neither is the victim helped by patience, self-confidence, or strength than by scorn and combat. The withes that bind are intangible, the enemy is not to be come at face to face, by the boldest man. The tests of character, of intelligence, the appeal to reason and truth in argument are made of little account. There is a "sinking of the heart" such as everybody has experienced at one time and another, which is the settled lot of despised peoples, and such little love and care of the stomach, comes on from trifling causes. The strongest man is "knocked out" by any trouble at the stomach. But how immeasurably more crippling the sick soul! Especially for struggle against wounds to self-respect, how much more vital to necessary is the untrammeled man, more necessary is the untrammeled writer and friend of freedom. Mr. Clement is right: the Jew in this country is "enslaved" by prejudice as is the Afro-American; but against him is directed a double-headed prejudice: One because he is a Jew and the other because of his success in business when pitted against the Gentle—a racial and a commercial double-headed prejudice. The Afro-American suffers from a color or racial prejudice. Remove the distinguishing color and the Afro-American would not suffer from prejudice as does the Jew, if at all. Further, it is not necessary to say as the ground is so well covered by Mr. Clement, in his fine comment reproduced above. OUR N. Y. EDITORS' "MESS"! Anderson of the Amsterdam News and Moore of the Age. Both in Court—Washerwoman Leaves $30,000—Sam. Lucas' Pension. N. Y. City.—When the suit brought by Miss Marie L. Taylor against James H. Anderson was called for trial Thursday, March 27, in the Court of Special Sessions, a continuance was taken until Thursday, April 10. The case was continued by the mutual consent of all parties concerned. Miss Anderson, born October, which Anderson discontinued the support of in February. He is married. The Age is featuring this "mess" on its first page, publishing columns of the details. According to a summons and complaint in the hands of the sheriff of Kings county, Mrs, Ida L. Moore, wife of the present and newly named minister to Liberia, has sued Editor Fred R. Moore, of the New York Age, claiming that she gave him money to purchase and place in her name their home property on Douglas St., Brooklyn, and he defrauded her out of the money she received in the Kings county, Wilford H. Smith for Moore, and R. S. King, for the sheriff and creditors, argued a motion in the matter before Supreme Court Justice Kelly on March 22. The case is still in court, and the Amsterdam News is featuring this "mess" on its first page, also publishing columns of the details. Moore was appointed by the President and the appointment confirmed by the U. S. Senate, in the closing days of the U.S. administration, to Attorney General A. Ever, having resigned the position, last week. Attorney Francis H. Warren of Detroit, is in Washington, D. C., after the job. Mrs. Matilda Wynn, a member of the race, formerly residing in Glen Cove, Long Island, made and saved $30,000 by work as a washerwoman it became known this week, when her husband, John Wynn, received a favorable decision in the contest he instituted to prevent the probate of her husband's own daughter Henry Hopkins, who died years ago. During her wildhood she took in washing for Glen Cove families. She executed a will several years ago, leaving her estate, valued at $10,000 in real and $20,000 in personal property, to nephews and nieces. Then she married Wynn, twenty years her junior. She died last February, and the离娶 Graham decided that her marriage the validated the will, and Wynn gets the entire estate. The tens of thousands of friends and admirers of Sam Lucas, the great minstrel and comedian, the oldest of our actors, will learn with pleasure that "Uncle Sam" has placed the veteran on his pension rolls because of his services during the Civil War. We are the triumphers of the Colored Y. M. C. he carried a gun, but he was able to satisfy the Government authorities to that effect. Dr. R. M. Bolden, pastor of Mother Zion A. M. E. church, and one of the most progressive young ministers of the race, hit the color line hard in a stirring address at the Sunday afternoon meeting of the Colored Y. M. C. this city. He told the Y. M. C. A. men present that there should not exist in this city a separate Y. M. C. A. for Colored men, and said if it is to be a Y. M. C. A. it should be for ALL men alike. SOCIETY WOMAN SUICIDES. Married Her AfroAmerican Butter Fifteen Days After Getting Divorce Decease From Wheaty Husband —Relatives Would Not Let Her See Her Husband. St. Louis, Mo.—Obtaining a divorce from her husband, Chas. B. Gerhart, worth $300,000, who lived at 4484 Forest Park Boulevard, fifteen days later marrying L. W. Kellogg, who had been employed by the Gerharts as butler, Mrs. Julia McFarlane Gerhart Kellogg, wife of the late J. I. her husband, Cox's, 42, Westminster place, as a result of poison taken March 29 with suicidal intent following a long spell of brooding and whiskey drinking. It is said that Mrs. Gerhart Kellogg was a niece of the late Chief Justice George B. McFarlane of the Supreme Court of Missouri, and a near relative of Mrs. Champ Clark wife of the Speaker of the National Assembly of the State She sister-in-law of Frank Gerhart, the wealthy Progressive nominee for mayor of this city in April 1's election. Philadelphia, Pa. — Extensive plans for the fifth annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which will be held here beginning April 23, lasting three days, have been made by a committee consisting of thirty citizens of this city. Among the subjects to be discussed are: "The Struggle for Land and Property," "The Problem of Work Woes," "The New South Attitude," "The New Abolition Movement." The speakers will include Bishop L. J. Chopin, U. S. Senator Moses E. Clapp of Minnesota, and Judge Wendell P. Stafford, District of Columbia. Jack's Wife Has Appendicitis. Chicago, Ill.—Lucille Cameron Johnson, wife of Jack Johnson, was seriously ill at Wesley hospital, Tuesday. Physician said that an operation appendicitis would be performed later in the day. Mrs. Johnson was taken to the hospital late last Monday night from the puzilian in Wabash avenue. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1913. HOUSE BILL, NO. 27. under civil service regulations Mr. dorel O. House of Representatives. Columbus, Ohio, April 7, 1913. Editor, Gazette, Dear Sir—There will be third reading of bills, tomorrow row, the 19th bill, Bill 20, is eighth on the calendar. There will be no debate now on third reading. The old rule has been changed. Debates take place on sec ond reading—an abominable rule. Columbus, Ohio, April 8, 1913. Editor, Gazette, Dear Sir--House blown up. Please be on this after noon. Will doubtless be reached to morrow (Wednesday.) Word from Columbus, Wednesday evening, conveyed the information that the bill might be put on its passage on Thursday of this week, and possibly not until next Tuesday, as Friday and Monday the legislative session begins. The bill is of length and are not as a rule devoted to the passage of bills of any sort. CARDOZA'S PLIGHT MASONIC FIGHT 'AFRO-AMERICAN PROGRESSIVES AGAIN AND SUB- MITTED TO IT U. S. REGISTER NAPIER AND ADAMS Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Napier Grace a Great Social Function Given Recently by the Ex-Secretary of the Treasury, and Mrs. Franklin MacVeagh — A Chance to Become Army Lieutenants. Washington, D. C. — Francis G. Cardoza, principal of the Wilson School, this city, was recently indicted by the grand jury for alleged intimacy with one of the girl's class of his school. Four weeks ago Prof. Cardoza was suspended from his position by Assistant Superintendent Roscoe C. Bruce. Heretofore Prof. Cardoza has enjoyed an unblemished reputation and even now many of his friends believe him to be the victim of blackmail. Our Masonic fraternity here is much perturbed over a $10,000 suit filed by L. C. Bailey of Prof. J. C. Weatherlies. Both are high in all the Masonic bodies here. Mr. Bailey was soon accused of murder by Macsony. He assumes that Prof. Weathler, former grand master, is responsible for the proceedings which resulted in his expulsion. When our delegates to the Progressive State convention, which met at the Emerson Hotel, Baltimore, Md., March 26, sought to enter the elevator to go to the committee rooms, admissions were denied. The board protested to the management that received no satisfaction. The meeting was to have been held on the 17th floor, which would necessitate a long climb. Concession was made by transferring the convention to the second floor. Our men who were obliged to attend the convention were very indignant over their treatment and should have left the convention. J. B. Register of the Treasury and Mrs. J. C. Napier were attractive figures at the magnificent reception tendered recently by the Ex-Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs. Franklin MacVeagh at their stately mansion, on the Avenue of Presidents, in honor of the bureau chieftains of the departing dignitaries, the only M.A. American official who accepted the cordial invitation. That the courtyard Register and his queenly wife fully sustained the dignity and social graciousness at this notable social function goes without the saying. Mrs. Napier, Hon. John M. Langston's charming but beautiful girl her charming personality questionably added radiance to the brilliant assemblage, which embraced the foremost social and official factors of the American Republic. J. Cyrus Field Adams, who resigned the post of Assistant Register of the Treasury, last October, after more than twelve years of service, has been appointed an inspector of customs. Treasury Department, and stationed at his home town, Chicago. The salary is $4 per diem and the place is under civil service regulations. Mr. Adams is well known as a journalist. Examinations will be held at all colleges and universities and didates for appointments as second lieutenants in the mobile army. There are only a few vacancies and applicants have been instructed to address the issues of civil service for papers and information. Get busy! WRITTEN BY "THE OLD RELIA BLE"/GAZETTE'S CORRE. SPONDENTS. What Our People Are Doing Each Week—Church, Personal, Social, Lodge, Literary and Musical — Marriages, SANDUSKY—Mr. John Adams of Toledo, was here, Sunday, visiting Miss Dora Elmon—Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Bolling of Elyria, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Scott, Mrs. H. Lewis of Cleveland is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chanson of Mrs. Ann Tanner, died Sunday. Funeral services at the Second Baptist church, the pastor officiating—Mr. S. Wallace is better, Mrs. Wm. Jones is improving, at home. The churches and S. S. were well attended. Sunday, the members of the Second Church of the building of an addition to the auditorium. Give the agent your order for a copy of The Gazette weekly PAINESVILLE.—Miss Goldene Perkins spent her vacation with relatives in Cleveland. C. A. Wooten was there, Friday and Saturday. Miss Sadie Holaman of that city, was the Misses Mary and Ana Bethe's guest. The Misses Perle and Vicia Smith entertained. Thursday, in her honor—Mr. Ross of Geneva, was her friend. The Misses J. C. Smith was returned from a visit with relatives in W. Va., and Pa.—The Summer class was entertained, Tuesday evening, at Miss Mary Greene's.—Mr. Chas, Hansbury visited his sister in Unlontown, Pa.—Mr. John Lee was in Akron, Wednesday.—E. C. Jones of Cleveland, was Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wooten's guest, Sunday.—Rev. H. H. Summers, was in Union regimental church, Sunday.—She was Mrs. T. F. Gordon's guest.—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Freeman of Perry, were here, Sunday. Correspondents must mail all letters for publication at their main postoffice sufficiently early on Monday (or Sunday) of each week to have them reach The Gazette office on Tuesday morning, and always write, also, their names and that of their city or town on the outside of the paper. If the letter is not received, less this latter is done, proper credit cannot be given you. Lists of names, wedding presents, etc., obituary notices, speeches, resolutions, poetry, inquiries for relatives and advertisements of all kinds, including items announcing entertainments to be held in the near future, must be paid for in addition to rate of nine. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. Send postal note and not stammes during warm weather. ASHTABULA. — Miss Gertrude Green has returned from a week's visit in Youngstown with Miss Marie Smares. — Attos. Tho. E. Greene, Jr. of Youngstown, visited his parents, recently. Mr. Greene, sr. is there visiting his son.—Mrs. N. Monroe and Willur, have returned from a three months' visit in Canada and called on her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Green. Mrs. Green, visited her cousin, Mrs. Green, Monday.—Mrs. Ed. Howell has returned home from a visit with her parents in Painesville. —Mr. "Jim" Sanders was here.—Mr. and Mrs. J. Blaine are visiting his father in Cleveland.—Mrs. C. H. Ross and daughter, Vina, are visiting the Misses Ada and Rhea Johnson.—Mr. Hiram Keyes was in Cleveland, Sunday. Mr. C. Smith was there, last week. Winn's minstrels are giving a return trip to the Air Dome.—The Autumn Leaf club gave an enjoyable "April-fool" party at Mrs. Burke's. Tuesday evening, Games etc. Miss Lillian Robinson, president, entertained the club at Mrs. H. Keyes. SMITHFIELD. — J. Bigsby and G. Davis are convalescing. —Sara Benford is quite ill. —Mr. and Mrs. C. Hargrave were out of town, Sunday, —Mr. and Mrs. D. Christian were guests of Mrs. Haser on Cadiz road. —Misses E. H. Harris, Rada Veney and Mary Smith of Mcntyre, spent a day, last week, with Mrs. D. Christian. —Mr. and Mrs. Smith and little son, were Mrs. The Sun. —M孝 was royally entertained, last Friday, by Mesdames M. H. Harris and Sada Jackson. The latter and Mrs. M. Harris were in Dillonville, Tuesday, and Mr. J. Jackson, in Steubenville, Monday. —Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Beall attended morning services and spent the day with his mother, Mrs. J. Beall. —Dr. C. Hargrave of Pittsburg, visited his parents, recently. —C. W. Parks of Wintersville, was here last week. —I. Toney, H. Smith, T. West, Rev. cooper, B. West and others, were here week and week in Steubenville. —M. D. Veney was in Steubenville, Sunday. Mr. G. Binns spent Sunday in Harriville. —Mr. G. Thompson and sister, Laura, dined with his Aunt Sada. Sunday. WILMINGTON. Our letter last week was prevented on account of the flood. An effort is being made by the attorneys of Alfred A. Huffman to have the sale of his lands set aside. A month ago nearly 400 acres belonging to Mr. Huffman were sold at public auction by trustees in bankruptcy at a price much below their true value. Woodford Martin. Highland county school teacher, was before the local board of examiners. Saturday. E.C. Lowell has opened a tailor shop in the town. The shop shows superior skill at the trade. Rupert Dugar spent Sunday in Chiliothie. John Jones and sister, Mrs. Susie King, are here visiting. The Gazette of last week announced the death in Cleveland of Miss Minerva Powlis. She was formerly of this place and is well remembered by our older residents. She was a relative of the Bray family here. The sacred concert at the A. M. E. church, Sunday night, was well attended and many inspiring numbers were reu- HON. HARRY C. SMITH. Thrice a Member of the Ohio Legislature. Admission Free. Everybody Welcome. dered. Quarterly meeting. Sunday. The Second Baptist church has issued a call for one month to Rev. Vaughn. It may be made permanent. DAYTON. - Prompt action by troops stationed at Dayton averted serious trouble when Thomas Turner, cook at one of the refugee camps, was caught by members of the hospital corps of the regular army from Fortress Monroe, in the act of attacking a girl of his own race. He was taken in cussing me over the mess. State artillery, Cleveland, were hurried to the place by auto. Turner was taken to the county jail, where he is being held under heavy guard. None of our people lost their lives during the flood, and, contrary to the reports circulated throughout northwest Ohio, we were well taken care of with the others by the various relief committees here. YOUNGSTOWN.—Mr. John Tucker, age 52, died, last Friday evening. Pneumonia. He was a native of Philadelphia but has been employed here for six months. He leaves a wife and two children. The remains were taken there for interment.—Mrs. Bell Walker, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Hattie Harper are convalescent.—Rev. Jesse Smith and family lost all of their furniture, etc., in the Dayton flood.—Logan lodge anniversary, May 29, in Excelsior pariors.—Miss Gene D. Proud of Cincinnati was Mr. Thos. Lonesome's guest.—Mr. Dickerson was called to Hamilton, by his son's illness.—Mrs. R. B. Jackson entertained the Chrysanthemum club, Monday afternoon. A fine program. Rev. Simms of Pittsburg, was Mr. H. Parker's guest, last week.—Foster Collins has fever.—Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ward have a fine baby girl. — Smith Memorial. A. M. E. church was badly damaged. Dr. Glirne, appeals to the public to support the club of 14 to make an effort to clear off the debt of $3,000 which has been hanging over the church some time.—Take The Gazette and get the news. HOUSE BILL NO. 27 KILLED! (Western Union Telegram.) Columbus, O., April 10, '13. Hon. Harry C. Smith, Blackstone Bidg., Cleveland, O. House Bill, No. 27 ("Separate Marriage" bill) was just killed by a vote of 66 to 32. R. C. WITTENMEIER. BOLEY'S POPULATION, 4,000. One of Our Oklahoma Towns Has a Bank With $75,804.14 in Deposits, Twenty-five Grocery Stores, Water Works Worth $35,000, Etc. 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Business men who advertise in this paper should have the patronage of Afro-Americans. The fact that they advertise is assurance that they want it. Local reading notices (advertisements) ten cents a line (six words in a line.) Our Classified Department Be at Antioch Baptist church, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, sharp! The Ministers' Alliance will meet at Shiloh Baptist church in the future. They have been meeting at Cory M. E. church. Bert Williams, world-famous comedian, is going to England to be the NOTARY PUBLIC—For such services call at The Gazette office, No. 3 Blackstone building, No. 1424 W. Third Street, near Superior Ave. FOR RENT For Rent—Furnished rooms for two gentlemen. All conveniences, 3849 Central Ave. FOR RENT—Houses and Rooms—If you have them to rent or if you want to rent, advertise in The Gazette. It brings results. WANTED TO RENT—House; from six to nine rooms; with all conveniences; between E. 32d and E. 43d St.; exceeding E. 37th St. Notify C. L. Lacy, care Sliger Bros., Garfield Bldg., Euclid Ave. Cleveland Sixth City Cyril Dandridge underwent an operation, Monday. The Mission barber shop, 2400 Central Ave., was closed, last week. Call at The Gazette office and pay your subscription. Do not wait for the collector. It is pleasanter and better in every way. If he does call, please pay him promptly. Dr. J. K Nickens will lecture, Monday evening, at Triadstone Baptist church, bor, E. 29th and Orange Ave. The editor of The Gazette hopes to be present, also. Mr. Miles Toy, age 61, died at his residence, 2635 Central Ave. April 4. Funeral services, the 7th, conducted by Rev. G. V. Clark. Ininterment in E. Cleveland cemetery. E. F. Boyd funeral director. Miss Anna M. Weaver has purchased Adkins' restaurant 2633 Central Ave. and is serving better meals and giving better service than has been secured in that restaurant for many months. It is kept open evenings also. Everything neat and clean. At Mt. Haven Baptist church, Sunday, 10.45 a. m., the pastor, Rev. J. L. E. Burr will preach on "Religious Joys"; at 7.30 p. m., on "God Reasoning With Man." S. S. at 12.30 noon; at 6.30 p. m., B. Y. P. U. Do not fall to read The Gazette's advertisements. All who advertise in this paper, want your trade and will treat you better in every way than those who do not advertise in The Gazette. Bishop A. S. Dickerson of Pittsburgh, was in the city, Tuesday and Wednesday, en route to Columbus to attend the General Assembly of the Church of God and Saints of Christ. He and Rev. J. E. Davis paid The Gazette sanctum a pleasant visit, Tuesday. Ray Green, plane player, died here, last week. The remains were taken to Warren, his old home, for interment. He leaves a wife, mother, other relatives and many friends to mourn his demise. Have you seen one of the dodgers announcing the next mass meeting on the "Separate Marriage bill"? And are you reading The Gazette to you up-to-date in your knowledge of that important and pernicious measure? Chas. E. Hawkins of this city and Miss Belle Hall of Salem, we were married on Saturday. The bride and groom left immediately for Gary, Ind., where he has a charge, having been ordained in Antichool, April 3. Wouldn't it be an excellent idea to establish the new Old Folks' Home out in the country district where there is plenty of good, fresh air and where ground for flowers and vegetable gardens could be had cheapest? This would be best for the inmates, too. The Du Pois Literary club held a very interesting meeting at its president, Mrs. J. M. Gilmore's, Wednesday afternoon. The program, in charge of Mrs. Bessie Kitzmiller, was an unusually interesting one. The hostess served a delicious lunch and adjournment was taken to meet at Mrs. Kitzmiller's, the 16th. Quarterly meeting, Sunday, at Lane Memorial C. M. E. church, cor. Cedar Ave, and E. 31st St. Rev. D. A. Walker, P. E. of Mt. Sterling, Ky. will present morning and evening, Rev E. H. Smith in the afternoon at 3 o'clock. The public is cordially invited. Rev. Walker will be glad to meet his many Kentucky friends in this city. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1913. Be at Antioch Baptist church, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, sharp! The Ministers' Alliance will meet at Shiloh Baptist church in the future. They have been meeting at Cory M. E. church. Bert Williams, world-famous comedian, is going to England to be the star of the "American Revue" at the Great London Opera House. A $10,000 clock has been placed in the steepee of White's memorial building, on the grounds of Tuskegee, Ala., Institute. Mrs. John Tuck of Central Ave., who was operated on at St. Vincent's Hospital, E. 22d St. and Central Ave., recently, is doing nicely and will soon return home. Judge Manuel Levine will lecture, at Mt. Zion Congregational church, Sunday afternoon, April 20, under the auspices of the Du Bois Literary club, on "My ideal of a True Republic." Admission free. All are welcome. Miss Belle Harris is at attending college at Hiram, spent her vacation, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Wm. McNaughton of E. 309 st. She was delightfully entertained during her short stay. If you wish the Gazette delivered to you, every week, by our carrier, send word, or a postal card with your address, to Cyril Dandridge, 4710 Central Ave. Local items for publication can be handed to him also. Only subscribers' papers are sent through the mail. Mrs. Julia Clarke of Struthers, formerly of this city, who arrived, recently, with her little daughter, Martha, to visit, was compelled to remain temporarily by the illness of the child who was bitten by a dog. Mrs. Clarke deceived illuministic powers of Struthers. She gave a seance, Sunday afternoon, in the hall at the corner of W. 25th St., and Franklin Ave. Miss Manson, one of the best cooks in the city, needs no introduction to our older residents of Cleveland, where she has lived so long. But we wish to call our readers' attention to her advertisement elsewhere in this paper and ask them to visit us at 3500 Central Ave., cor. E, 34th St., and to tell their friends and acquaintances to do so also. Splendid cooking and the very best of meals at reasonable prices. Mrs. Bowman, widow of Mr. Lloyd Bowman, of Chicago, twin sister of Mrs. Wm. Mcintire of E, 71st St., will return home next week after a pleasant visit in the city with relatives. Mrs. Bowman is "the picture of health" and has a host of friends in Cleveland where she lived so long, learn that Mr. Bowman died over a year ago. He too was a resident of this city for many years, years ago, clerking for the old E. R. Hull & Co. firm, and Marshall's Drug store. Everybody knows that Al. Gaines is one of the best barbers Cleveland has ever had. When he left for Toledo, some months ago, many of his old patrons and friends regretted greatly others, will be delighted to learn that his departurer. They, and scores of his barbers were called by Al. Gaines has returned to business and founded himself in business at his old stand, 3115 Central Ave. See his advertisement in this paper and give him a call when you want first-class work. The week of April 7 will see the formal opening of Mrs. Edith Wood's cozy and home-like dry goods and store, at No. 3669 Central Ave. cor. E. 40th St. Every evening will have dinner. Every day will gladden the eyes of all of our people who have race pride and who love to see members of the race prosper in business. Don't you miss this, and tell your friends and acquaintances to go one or more evenings during the week and be made supremely proud. Mrs. Wood is a fine, energetic business woman who is a credit to us. S. E. Woods visited Bridgeport, Martins Ferry, Maynard and St. Clairsville, returning Monday. While away he was appointed administrator of an estate, giving a $2,000 bond. While in Wheeling he stopped with a friend, and went to St. and says the Ohio river at that point rose $2 f2. and 3 inches and did great damage, washing away bridges, putting railroads out of business, rising to the second floor of many dwellings and buildings, and in many other ways devastating things in general. Traveling was still slow and tedious. The City Federation of Women's clubs held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Clarence Williams', E. 33d St., last Thursday evening. The meeting was well attended and much interest manifested. The following delegates to the annual state meet in July, at Oberlin, were elected: Mrs. Viola Burbridge of the Du Bois club, and Mrs. Emily Lewis of the Mt. Zion M. S. The next regular meeting will be held, May 1, at Mrs. Williams'. All clubs belonging to the State Federation or those desirer to attend meetings, assessments three months before the annual meet if they wish a wish in it. Cleveland clubs please take notice. The Du Bois club is soon to study "Dr. Huguet" by Ignatus Donnelly and "In All Shades" by Grant Allen, it is said. Lillian, age 9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas, F. Beason of 2426 Central Ave., died, April 4, at the City Hostel. Spinal Meningitis, Mr. Bedson has a working girls' home. Steve. Ball has purchased a half interest in the Palace hotel business, Central Ave, and E. 25th St, becoming associated with it R. Brooks who opened it some months ago, coming here from Barberton. Steve, is well known and a hustler and ought to be a material help to Mr. Brooks and the business. Success, gentlemen. Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock sharp at Antioch Baptist church, Rev. H. C. Bailey and the editor of The Gazette will deliver addresses on race matters of present commanding interest, particularly the "Separate Marriage" bill pending for weeks in the Ohio Legislature. We will be there to under the auspices of the Citizens Rights League and will open promptly at the time specified and close about 4:30 p. m. So be on time if you wish to get a seat. Pass the word along the line to all loyal race members you meet between now and Sunday noon. J. E. Thompson, former pastor of Zion Baptist church, East End, has opened a fine meat market and grocery store at 3347 Central Ave. Just the thing needed in that velvity. Now our people show proper appreciation for the work they do, and him they can get. Do not commence finding fault but go and do what you would want done in your own case if you had opened that strep or gone into any other business along "the avenue." Show some REAL race interest. Talk is cheap and does not help enough, in such cases. The Hiwatha club held its regular meeting at Mrs. Smith's Blaine Ave. Thursday afternoon. Especially interesting were the select reading by Mrs. Welcome T. Blue and the Bible talk by Mrs. Fred. Scott. The club is about to take up the study of Judge Albion W. T. Tourgee's splendid books on the race, it is said, Mrs. Smith was elected delegate to the State Federation annual meet. The club is doing excellent work with the directive Mrs. Craig of the Blaine Ave. All city club secretaries are requested to send their club news to. The Gazette before Wednesday noon of each week. Recently a swell birthday party was given in honor of Miss Edna Thompson of Arthur Ave. The table was beautifully decorated in keeping with the season, the color scheme being in pink and white. Prettily colored caps and little pink crepon baskets filled with candy, were the favors. An elaborate luncheon was served and she was the recipient of many beautiful full presents. The Willing Workers of St. James Apt. E, church of, St. James Apt. E, present box with a beautiful coin purse and chain of rhinestones. All reported a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Wiggins and son, Elmer Timbers, of Elryia, were among those from out of the city, in attendance. Mr. Henderson Smith, well known on both continents and in Australia, for many years, as one of the best band-leaders and comedians, is in the city again, for this week, at the Priscilla Theater, at the head of his excellent company of musicians and comedians, known as "The Ten Dark Knights." At the close of this season, which has only a few weeks more to run for company, he will have a three-year "will have completed 40 years in the "show" business, and will retire to Chicago, his home, to enjoy the fruits of his long years' labor with his splendid wife in their beautiful home on Calumet Ave. that city. The foregoing was especially pleasing to his old friend, the editor of The Gazette, with whom he has spent much time, the past year, with his friends and friends, Mr. Smith is a guest of the Palace Hotel, and will be pleased to see his many other local friends, mornings and after the show in the evenings. In the afternoons and evenings he is engaged at the theater. THE ORIGIN OF INTERMARRIAGE Some Facts Cleaned From Careful Biblical Research—A Member of the Race's Strong Letter. Editor Gazette, Dear Sir: In looking over our valuable paper, The Gazette, of recent date, I noticed that the Kansas, New Jersey, Michigan and iowa legislatures have killed their inter-immigration bills. Evidently those law-makers are fair-minded men and not heathens. They know from whence intermarriage sprang. According to biblical records, it began with one of God's chosen vessels—Abraham. Shem was the progenitor of the patriarchs, prophets and of the Jews and also of Christ. "And on these accounts," says an eminent writer, "the renown of the house of Shem has been great in all the earth." Into this renowned family blossom the Ethiopian woman who lives as Jesus. Abraham, the father of Jesus, married the first one, Gen. 25-1. Moses, the great Hebrew legislator and law-giver, married an Ethiopian woman. Num. 121. Judah, Simeon and Joseph, the sons of Jacob, married black women also. Gen. 11. Judah had only five children. They were males, 1st. Caron. 24. Three, by his first wife and two by his second. 1st wife and two by his second. 1st were Canaanish women. They were descendants of Canaan, a black man; Canaan was the son of Ham. Gen. 106. There were two classes of Jews during the time they had kings ruling over them. There was the royal Jew and the common Jew. The royal Jew was the black Jew and the common Jew was the white Jew. Solomon was certainly one of these royal black Jews, because biblical history shows that he built the most costly and royalist temple that was black—"Songs of Solomon," 1st chapter, 5th and 6th verses. Solomon's most royal guest, after the dedication of the temple, was a Negro woman—the Queen of Sheba. See 1st Kings, 10-1. Now to prove that the Queen was a Negro woman: One of her ancestors whose name was Sheba, was a grandson of Keturah, the Ethiopian woman who was Abraha's second wife. See 25th chapter of Genesis, 1st, 2nd and 3rd verses. Now you can plainly see that the Queen of Sheba and the common Jew all had blood in their veins, and also some of Ham's too. In the United States of America there are ten millions of people who are neither white nor black, who are called Negroes. Who is responsible for the black up?' We are not asking any favors or special privileges from the Legislature, but contend for and demand our rights as American citizens. Andrew McSpadden. Mrs. Nelson Morgan and children have returned from Indianapolis. They were in the flooded district, but escaped before the water had reached an alarming height. L. G. Adkins wishes to announce that he has sold his restaurant to Charles F. Weaver and extends his appreciation to his friends and patrons.—Adv. The letter carriers' band brought cheer to the 70 youngsters at the fresh air airport in Kayser road. Monday night. The children joyed in all winter and welcomed the concert with shouts of joy at every piece played. You will hear much that will not only be interesting 'but to you valuable information, at unofficial gospel church, Sunday afternoon. If you wish a seat on her hand promptly you 3 p. m. Those who came late to the last meeting, had to stand. The piano recital given by Mrs. Alberta Wills at Mt. Zion Congregational church was a very successful affair. Mrs. Wills is an artist and won the admiration of the audience from the beginning to the end. Mrs. Allen gave several readings, which were well received, judging from the encores. Barbers will not be regulated by the state. It was determined by the state senate Tuesday afternoon, despite the fact that a bill to that effect was in imminent danger of being passed. It proposed to license and regulate knights of the razor in various and sundry ways, but was killed by a narrow margin. A new police examination will be conducted by the civil service commission. April 23. The list prepared some weeks ago is exhausted, as 85 appointments of patrolmen have been made by Public Safety Director C. W. Stage. Twelve appointments are still to be made. These men will be selected from the new list. Twenty-two men will be selected to fill vacancies. The council provided funds for the addition of 75 men to the police force. Three of Our Soldiers Shot Naco, Ariz.—Three troopers of the Ninth U. S. Cavalry were wounded during a battle between Mexican rebels and federal forces on the Mexican side of this city Tuesday. The troopers were doing patrol duty on the American side when shot. The wounded men are: Private White, shot in the hand and leg; Private Fleming, shot in the shoulder, and Private Brown, shot in the abdomen. Brown may die. AS TO DANCING By Church Members—A Retired Clergyman (white), a Gazette Reader, Sends in a Strong Communi- cation. Editor Gazette, Honored Sir:—In The Gazette of March 8, an item under "Afro-American Cullings," caught my eye. It is clipped from an "exchange," and I crave space for a few remarks and the same. It said: "Advanced reform and the white Christian churches have concluded that dancing cannot be stopped. They have therefore taken dancing and turned it into an uplifting benefit to their communities." It said, also: "Many Colored pastors, who pursue the fogy practice of condemning and expelling all dancing members and their pews are empty, and their one-time members are dancing, and young female members are dancing, to detriment of the church finances." Then it concludes: "Let the Colored church be progressive—let it turn dancing to its own account." Dear sir, I have no brief to plead for the Negro church, but allow me to say, the above example of the white Christians, are both undesirable and dangerous precedents, for the following reasons: First, from the nature of the case: Christ's call to self-denial and self-sacrifice on the altar of loyalty to principle (St. John 15:9:14) and Paul's command (St. John 16:31) to Christians: "Whether ye eat or drink or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." Then, from the nature of the true church from incorporating dancing among its consecrated utilities: Second: because of conditions the church is based on obedience to God's word (2 Cor. 6:14-18) being "called out and separated from the world" (St. John 17:14-17); the Christian promised to be "cheerfully governed by the law of the church," because the spirit of Christ had made them "hate the things they once loved and vice versa" (2 Cor. 6:14-18); the promise of the world is empathy with God, and who-so-ever will be a dancing, drinking, card-playing, theater-going friend of the world is an enemy of God! See 2d Cor. 5-17. Third, because of the contradictions involved, Ist John 2:15-17 says: "if any man love the things of the world, the love of God is not in him! In this (i.e., the things he allows, loves and enjoy—Ro. 12:1:2 (the child of God is known from the child of the devil), and it is the universal experience of The Church that its worldly minded members are not the most trustworthy advocates of religion nor its best element in moral culture! The duty of The Church is to discipline teaching that to obey, and do the things Jesus commanded! ing, then, cannot be left to the individual conscience, as it lies outside of church discipline and rules of salvation. Fourth; because of its past history and present evil influence: In the first known instance where the dance was introduced into church history (Exo. 32:19-25-9) three thousand were invited to the church in the last, a drunken king, at the request of a half-mute dancing girl, killed the greatest prophet of the old dispensation. How can such a pastime (conceived in shameless, unmoral idolatry and crowned with cold-blooded murder) be made acceptable to GOD or an "upholstery benefit" to a Christian congregation? I have heard white ministers say, "the dancing class has worked havoc with our congregations—four couples have separated, and one family is threatened with divorce on account of attending them." I have not heard one word about the benefit conferred on the church or its members by dancers; there be any, pray make them known. Fifth and last; church membership is based on the "whooshe will" plan. Common sense would dictate that when a member, or a majority of members, found the church-law infirm to the permanent profit, instead of remaining as "hypocritical worshipers," they ought to withdraw entirely from church communion! GEO. WILSON BRENT. 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Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn in the national three-cushion billiard league 50 to 35 in 77 innings. Charles McCourt of Courtshire made a high run of six and Charles Otis of Brooklyn made a four. FOOTBALL Frank Cavanaugh has been reappointed head football coach for Dartmouth. The Williams college football authorities announce the reappointment of Fred Daly as head football coach. The English Football association have decided to give caps to the players taking part in this season's international trial soccer games between Scotland, Wales and Ireland. HORSE RACING After all the Harlem river speedway is to be saved for the horsemen of New York. There may be more fines this year, now that the association has decided to do some good with the money. The Pittsburgh Driving club has announced the program for the grand circuit meeting July 14 to 18 inclusive. During 1912 the number of new 2:30 trotters was 1,099 and of new 2:25 pacers, 1,052. It is a close race for honors. The spring stallion show at Lexington will be held on April 14 and it is expected that there will be a big turnout. Joe Patchen, 2:10%, a pacing warrior hold in his day, is in excellent health and jogging daily over the roads near Goshen. Louis Niehardt, who owned Charley Mitchell and Baden, is looking for another of the same brand in the Bingara trotter, Baldo. 2:22% Uhlan is to make a record trip at the Cleveland fair on August 25. The great trotter is said to be in perfect condition this year and now is at Memphis. Momere, 2:23 1/4, by Mobel, that Scott Ross worked in 2:11 on the Detroit track last year, may change hands as Lon McDonald has his eye on the trotter. BASEBALL Fred Snodgrass of the Giants touts the Pallies to cop the flag. Bates, a candidate for third base, is doing wonders in Cleveland. Manager Huggins of the Cardinals believes Pitcher Roy Golden will have a winning year. And now Manager Stovall of the Brown's avers that his team will finish not lower than fifth. Danny Murphy, the Athletics' fielding star, is being groomed by Manager Mack for a managerial berth. Chance likes the way Sterrett works behind the bat. The Princeton lad may get his turn with Sweeney. McGraw says Connie Mack is a hard man to interview. Johnny must be rehearsing his vaudeville stunt. Doc Seanlon, the former Brooklyn pitcher, has been engaged to coach the St. John's College baseball team. Manager Joe Birmingham of the Naps believes that he has a real find in Inmo Leibel, his young outfielder. Pitcher George Tyler of the Boston Braves was given an increase of $900 in his pay check and signed a contract. Schang of the Athletics is said to be the fastest catcher in the big leagues in getting down to first or circling the bases. President McAleer and Manager Jake Stahl of the Red Sox pick the Pittsburgh Pirates to land the hunting in the National league this season. Here's all Manager Fred Clarke of the Pirates has to say: "If we get our share of the breaks this season we will be up there somewhere—at the top, I hope." McGraw has the finest crop of youngsters picked up by any major team this year. He expects to get two finds, and possibly four, out of this year's pick-up. Al Bridwell is one player who seems able to escape the hammering of the anvil chorus. He is a great favorite among the fans. A Chicago writer asks: "If Christy Mathewson, Jr., gets ten lines for breaking his arm, how many columns would his papa get?" St. Louis scribes believe that Ivy Wingo, the Cardinal's crack backstop, will be the star; assistant of the National league this year. Bobby Wallace, the veteran short heifer of the Browns, now playing his eighteenth season on the diamond, expects to beat out his rivals. PITCHER HAMILTON Among Manager Stovall's string of twirler not one is more popular with the fans than Southpaw Hamilton, who shut the Detroit Tigers out last year in a championship game with out a hit. WRESTLING John Ihlee, a University of Minnesota student, died from injuries received while wrestling a few days ago. Frank Gotch is like the proverbial bear that goes into his cave in the fall and does not come out until spring. Early each year some "meat" is brought forth for him to devour. This time it will be George Lurich. AQUATIC The Argonaut Rowing club of Toronto has given Sims, the English boat builder, an order for an eight-oared shell, a four and double shell for racing purposes. The Hanan Memorial course, in Toronto will, when it is completed this fall, be the fastest for rowing in America, according to the claims of Canadian oarsmen. Princeton expects to have a strong rowing crew this year. Two races have been arraigned so far, with Harvard and Pennsylvania May 10, and with Annapolis May 17. At a meeting of the executive committee of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen the national regatta was awarded to Boston, to be held on the Charles river basin on August 8 and 9. One of the big events of the rowing season will be the four-cornered race on the Charles river at Cambridge on May 10, between the varsity eight oars of Penn, Columbia, Princeton and Harvard. PUGILISM Johnny Marto triumphed over Harry Donohue of Pekin, Ill., at New York. Pat Bradley and One Round Hogan went six fast rounds to a draw at Philadelphia. Jack Britton defeated Young Brown, the east side idol, in their ten-round battle at New York. Eddie Wells of Chicago and Lew Glowney of Detroit went ten rounds to a draw at Kalamazoo. George Knockout Brown of Chicago whipped Billy Evans in their ten-round fight at Altoona, Pa. Matty Baldwin of Boston won the popular decision in his bout with Eddie Smith of New York in New York. In a six-round bout at Philadelphia Jack Britton defeated Johnny Krause. The fight belonged to Britton from the start. Jimmy Perry of Pittsburgh and Wild Cat Ferns of Kansas City fought ten slow and uninteresting rounds at Atlanta, Ga., to a draw. Willie Lewis, the American middleweight pugilist, won the decision on points in Paris from the French middleweight, Marcel Morean. A year and a half ago your boxing fan was seriously considering whether McFarland could lick 'Wolgast at 132. Now he admits he can't make 133 to meet Ritchie. Young Denny, the New Orleans welterweight, and Phil Cross of New York, brother of Leach Cross, fought ten rounds at New Orleans. There was no decision. MISCELLANEOUS The promoters of the new Detroit Athletic club have purchased a block of ground as a site for the new structure. Hannes Kolehmainen has quit the running track for a while and has started work at his trade of brick-layer. Steve Shipley, the Baltimore crosscountry club roller skating champion, who holds two world's records, is about to leave for a tour of England and France. A proposal to have the national track and field championships next summer held at the Harvard stadium under the auspices of the Boston Athletic association is being considered by officials of that club. Yale won the annual gymnastic meet with Princeton, $32\frac{1}{2}$ to $21\frac{1}{2}$. An all-American hockey team, selected from metropolitan and collegiate stars, has been gathered to compete with the Canadiaz champions. Winning All-Stars G. Mathiesen, the Norwegian champion, established a new skating record for the 500 meters at Hamar. He covered the distance in 0:44. P. J. Conaway has for the sixteenth time been the president of the Irish-American Athletic club of New York Lawson Robertson in the professional coach. THE GAZETTE. CLEVELAND. O. SATURDAY. APRIL 12. 1913. CAP and BELLS IN EMBARRASSING POSITION Barney Oldfield Receives Startling Reply to Query as to His Standing in Auto Race. Herbert Corey, New York correspondent of the Cincinnati Times-Star, has run across a new story about Bill Pickens, the renowned automobile and airship "impressario," and Barney Oldfield, automobile racer. Bill is an Alabama product and has often "breezed" into Birmingham, each time with a brand new scheme. Barney is also well known here for his performances on a local track in past years. This is the story; "Here's another yarn of Barney Oldfield, right from Gasoline lane: "Oldfield was driving in the Grand Prix last summer," says Burton Brown, 'under the management of Bill Pickens. A lot of things happened and he began to lose alps. Each time he passed the grand stand Pickens would run out and hold up a board on which was chalked Barney's position. By and by Barney got so far behind that Pickens lost heart. He let Barney whiz by several times without informing him of his place. Then Barney got anxious. He leaned out from the driver's seat as he roared by: "Hey, B-bill!" he shouted. "What's my pos-it-ion?" "The next time around Pickens was ready for him, his hands cupped to his mouth. "Most embarrassing, Barney," he bellowed."-Cincinnati Times-Star. A Good Sign. "How's your wife this morning?" asked the solicitous neighbor. "I think she's a little better," replied the worried husband. "Do the doctors think now that she will recover?" "They haven't given me much hope." "Is her fever down?" "Not at all." "And yet you think she's improving?" "Yes. Last night before I retired she called to find out if I was sure I had checked the furnace and locked the back door." SO EASY. "Yes, Willie, when the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock it was dreadfully cold and they suffered terribly." "Why didn't they go to Florida for the winter?" Poor Old New York. The man from the west was visiting the nation's biggest town. "It is true, he said to the native, "that your taxes are high, but only see what a magnificent return you get for them! Your street service, your water supply, your fire department, your police protection." "Our police protection is an extra cost," replied the New Yorker cloimely. Pleasant for Both "No," replied the argumentative man. "I don't think she'll find it necessary. If we disagree about politics as we do about other things, we can consider ourselves paired in the voting and not bother about going to the polls." Camera Ananias Wanted. She (looking at the photo proofs)—Do you mean to tell me that I have such an ugly nose as that? Photographer—My apparatus cannot lie, mad. She—Then, for goodness' sake, go and get one that can "Bliggins seems tremendously busy sometimes." "Yes," replied the cynical person. "He's one of these people who can avoid a great deal of actual work by seeming busy." Consulting a Lawyer. "Well, did you consult Lawyer Wombat on that point?" "Yes." "And was his opinion the same as mine?" "His opinion was the same; but his fee was $25 more." Fateful Little Word. "He pleaded with her to say the one little word that would make him happy for life." "Tell me quick! Did she say it?" "She did. It was 'No.'" WOMAN COULD NOT SEE JOKE Bookkeeper Pleace for Cut in Salary To Get His Name Off Firm's Stationery. "I've got a good joke on old Spotcash," announced Mr. Adder, chief bookkeeper for the firm, as he tucked his napkin under his chin. "What is it?" asked his wife, preparing to pour the tea. "Why, you know he always puts my name on the letter heads as 'business manager.' Now I'm not really the business manager, and never have been, and I dead tired of seeing my name there. I've asked him again and again to leave it off, but he won't. This morning I said to him: "Mr. Spotcash, I will stand a cut in salary if you'll drop my name from your office stationery." "How much of a cut? he says. "I'll leave that to you." "He thought a minute, and then he says: "Well, your salary hereafter will be just $20 a month less than we have paid you heretofore." "That's all right," I says. So my name's to be dropped from the firm's letter heads and bills after this." "But where's the joke on Mr. Spotcash?" inquired Mrs. Adder, in hopeless bewilderment. "Don't you see? He thinks my name on the office stationery is worth $240 a year, and I know it isn't worth a canceled postage stamp. He's really beating himself out of $240." But Mrs. Adder, with that incapacity which so many women have for prehending the fine points of business, couldn't see it. STUNG. He—Where are you going, my pretty maid? She—I am going to police headquarters to report you as a masher. Couldn't Fill the Order Telephone conversation sent in by a correspondent: "Hello! Is this Mrs. Murphy?" "Yes. Is this Mike?" "No; I'm a friend of Mike's." "In an accident." "Send home th' remains." "There ain't no remains. The' accident were a lion escaped fr'm the zoo!" What Was His Hurry? "I try to think," said Benham, "that woman is the equal of man and as well qualified to take part in political life; but it sort of jars that belief to get the reply I did this morning from my wife when I remarked, on reading the returns, that Bingham ran ahead of his ticket, and she innocently inquired: 'What was his hurry?'"—Judge. What He Writes. "I thought you said he is an author?" "I never said anything of the sort." "You certainly did. You told me that he is writing for a living." "So he is, but that doesn't make him an author." "For goodness sake, then, what is the man writing?" "Life insurance." Furnish a Photograph. "This reporter wants my photograph." "Well?" "Of what interest to the public is my impending divorce?" "Do not overlook the power of the press, my dear. When I was divorced the last time the papers published my photograph, and it got me a new husband almost immediately." Merely Temporary Jeweler—That ring is only plated, str—hardly suitable for an engagement ring. Customer—Oh, well. I guess it will last as long as the engagement will. Modes of Travel. "Bicycling seems to have gone out of vogue entirely." "Yes. It is hard to realize that the bike was once even more popular than the bike." On His Guard. Mrs. Youngweed (proudly)—This is my first pie. Youngweed—Er—don't you think, love, it would be nicer to keep it than to eat it? Nature's Rival. She—Did you hear the thunderstorm last night? He—No, there was a suffragette meeting in the next house to mine. Penny Illustrated Paper. Some Sense "The English have no sense of humor." "Oh, I don't know. I notice the London papers copy a good many of our American jokes." Real Explanation. "Queen Elizabeth did not intend that Mary Queen of Scots should be beheaded." "No, she always said the affair was entirely axe-idental." Don't strain at a gnat and swallow a camel. A professional sword swallower died the other day from getting a fish bone in his throat. Peculiarity of Weave Is Latest Parisian Fancy. COLORED FLOWERS IN VOGUE Voiles Are Largely Displaced In Favor by the Crepes—Striking Novelty in Color Is Known as "Nose," PARIS.—Nearly all the new materials are distinguished by a curious roughened surface against a fine background of coarse, uneven threads, woven diagonally, perpendicularly, and horizontally. This odd fancy prevails in the thinnest of cotton materials, in coarse linen, and in fine wools. A cotton crepe with a corded design is embroidered with tiny blue and green flowers in coarse linen thread. Another new material, called "miliflam," is woven in white and colors, and in combinations of colors in even and irregular stripes and plains on the same crepe surface. Very lovely is a filmy white cotton crepe barred off into inch-wide squares by these coarse threads, and further adorned by a border of fascinating litte blue and green flower bouquets embroidered in coarse linen. Another sample shows a quaint design which suggests a barred prison window lighted by the tiny bunch of colored flowers. Crepe Pompon. "Crepe pompon" is well named with its charming little raised "pompons" set at regular intervals. These odd, frisée little dots are woven in colors against a white ground. A black spot is particularly effective on a white or colored ground, and blue and lemon dots are well liked. On many of these fine crepes the corded decoration resembles Irish lace motifs. The beauty of this is strikingly evident in 'the "cedre" design (pine trees) forming a heavy border, so heavy that one wonders how the filmy foundation can support it. The same odd stitchery forms a turreted design enclosing a colored flower. And of the same order is a heavy design ude of the coarse threads called "bordure liseron" (convolvus). "Les licheurs" is an odd design modeled after the official symbol carried by the "licheurs" of ancient Rome, officers who walked before magistrates carrying a protective ax, the handle of which was wound with bands. The straight column shaped bands of the design are topped with the inevitable little flower drawn and colored in a fashion as primitive as the work of a child. This classic design is a favorite with its originator, one of the firm of the Maison Rodier. Zig-zag a New Weave. A special novelty is given the name of "zig-zag" and "zig-zag pekine", a rough, heavy fabric woven with an irregular thread in a crooked, most eratic fashion. Produced in white and colors, plain and striped, this novel material is intended to replace "agaric" and the many limitations of it. "Grilby" is a new cotton that shows a rough, irregular weave accomplished in fine and coarse threads on a diaphanous foundation. In white, and all the new colors, in a fine crepe heavily embroidered with coarse linen threads in a deep border of Gothic arches, framing gay colored bouquets of raised embroidery. The quaint little flower design in red and green is pretty shown in fine white crepe marking an inch wide, stripe of frise velvet, edged with a line of black. Ineffably dainty is an exquisitely fine crepe, woven with a border shaped of three perpendicular lines of open stitchery, set far apart, and headed by the omnipresent little flower bouquet in lilac and green. This quaint flower decoration marks another real novelty in cotton, "crepe Bidri," woven in an all-over beaded lace design, that is as delicate in appearance as real lace. A striking feature of the spring and summer novelties is the extreme coarseness of some—heavy and coarse as sacking—and the extreme fineness of others, which are woven as dainty as a spider builds his web and, seemingly, as frail to the touch. It is only in seeming, however, for these exquisitely fine cotton materials are extremely serviceable. Woven Accordion Plaints. Plain, flower embroidered, and in all colors is a beautiful material called "crepe harmonica," which has an accordion-plaited effect, achieved in the weaving. It is produced also in woolen materials, and will probably be seen among the new silks. This dainty stuff, as well as several others described here, is woven on special patented machines. Volles, with all their diaphanous beauty and novel designs are quite eclipsed this season by the newer crepes. However, quite as charming as anything shown in a white volle having a wide border of heavy cotton embroidery that shoots up into "licteur" stripes. Each one is topped by the conventional colored flower set inside two green leaves. A lighter effect of border is finely striped in blue and white on white volle, headed by a line of the prim little flowers embroidered in green and blue. Among the new colors is one called "wase"—a name gleaned from the mud deposit left on a river bed, and which in plain English means mud color. Modern Egyptian Woman. In Egypt some old customs are prevalent regarding women which could scarcely be more destructive of those qualities that lead to progress or more certain to bring a race to a standstill. As a rule there is no family life among the masses, and superstitions of the gossest kind are entertained. The wives are not permitted to eat at the same table with their husbands, and occupy a pitiful position as chattels bought and paid for, being in constant, dread of the disgrace of dl- Really charming in all materials, it is particularly effective in a broche cotton velvet. "Frog green" is a lustrous color, strikingly good in silk materials—moire, bengaline and charmeuse. And, by the way, moire and bengaline promise great popularity. Grenat, French old rose, dull Saxe blue, sand, biscuit shades, champagne, old gold and mauve are the principal colors selected by the designers. New Wool Materials. Among new woolen materials for tailored gowns is the accordion plated effect which it seems no amount of pressing can destroy. "Parquet" is the name of a lovely, soft woolen fabric that has a raised design exactly resembling an inlaid floor. "Biggoudine", coarse and heavy in effect, but really beautifully light, woven in crooked, fine and coarse threads, something after the manner of "zagzig", is an ideal fabric for summer tailored costumes. The same indorsement can be given to a woolen fabric, with a surface like uncut velvet, woven in cool olive green and white. With white facings and white buttons for trimmings, the refined effect of this material is easily imagined. With the same delusive effect of heaviness is a material particularly good in a deep rich violet, but which also appears in all other shades of the season. The woolen materials mentioned above will be used as facings for collars and revers as well as for the entire costume. Brocaded Cotton Velvets. A semi-transparent cotton material woven in a raised design with an uncut, looped stitch is fascinating in a mingling of rich butter and pale cream colors. "Sulphur" green is particularly good in brocaded cotton velvet. Indeed, these brocaded cotton, in all colors, will be generally used for color cushions, to collect dust, to taste will delight in simple dresses made entirely from some of the lighter qualities. Silk "granitas," oddly designed and woven in Persian colors, is intended for trimmings. "Filet flamme," a marvelous mixture of violet, straw color Badztwedd & Underwedd A Three-Quarter Coat of Tan Broadcloth with Green Satin Trimmings, and pearly white, shows the same curious eccentricity of weave in others described. The use of it will probably be confined to trimming. Among the summer materials, none is more fascinating than the coarse embroidery added for coats of wool. One, woven in, coarse, unbleached threads, is adomed with a wide border embroidered in great solid figures with coarse knotted threads. Another woven with the same coarse unbleached thread, has a border shaped of perpendicular inch-wide open-work columns topped by a red and green flower. Extremely daring in color and design is a third, woven with a 20-inch border of Indian red stripes, narrowly edged with orange, dark blue and black, posed horizontally on an unbleached white ground. The material this borders is of dark blue printed with tiny close-set conventional flowers in deep orange and unbleached white. Some of these novel fabrics are woven only in certain widths, and will be used as borders and trimmings on gowns of thin materials. The odd attraction of the coarse, knotted white threads, and the beauty of the colored Egyptian design of the narrow border at the hem is beyond written description. Also intended for trimming bands, revers and walstcoats is a heavy linen that is like a rug carpet in its coarseness and odd melody of primitive colors. vorce, which may be arbitrarily imposed. Among the more intelligent women the movement for political equality has been eagerly received, and it is expected that the new suffrage association of Egypt will become a strong and influential group.—Christian Herald. Stella—No. Is his game different from the one we play?—Judge MISSES' DRESS. G151 Here is a stunning dress for the young girl. It is made of embroidered founding and is novel as well as attractive. The shoulder yokes add to the garment's prettiness and the skirt is a two-piece one having straight lower edge. The pattern (6151) is cut in sizes 14, 16 and 18 years. Medium size will require 5 yards of 30 inch founding or 3% yards of 36 inch plain goods. To procure this pattern send 10 cents to "Pattern Department," of this paper. Write name and address plainly, and be sure to give size and number of pattern. NO. 6151. SIZE..... NAME..... TOWN..... STREET AND NO..... STATE.... 6150 EMB.NO.8243 Here is a clever little frock and a simple one to make. The blouse may be fashioned in either of two lengths and the middy style may also be used. The plaited skirt is separate. The neck is finished with a turn-down collar and the short sleeves have rolled-back cuffs. The pattern (6150) is cut in sizes 6 to 12 years. Medium size will require 3% yards of 36 inch material. To procure this pattern send 10 cents to "Pattern Department," of this paper, sure to give size and number of pattern. "Wise Child Knows its Own Father." In Portland, Ore, there is a certain well-known automobile man who has a very bright and charming little daughter, aged five. Little Dorothy rides about with papa quite a bit, but it has never occurred to the fond father that she was absorbing anything but a fine quantity of fresh air and sunshine. However, one afternoon Dorothy went with mamma to a matinee performance of the comic opera variety. During the initial features of the performance she sat quietly by her mother, apparently rather bored, but when the ballet ap peared—girls in sparkling waists, gauzy skirts and gleaming tights—Dorothy came to life. She gazed at the spectacle with intense interest for a few minutes, then, turning to her mother, exclaimed: "O, my, how papa would enjoy this!"—Life. Make Plants Grow. A small apparatus for the purpose of hastening the growth of plants which are being grown indoors has been recently brought out for use where the electrical current is available. It consists of a frame with several shelves for the purpose of supporting pots containing the plants and properly wired and supplied with the necessary coils, and when the connection is made with the house circuit and the current turned on the interior of the contrivance is violently agitated with the electricity, and this has a very decided forcing effect on the plants. It is claimed that all kinds of house plants will develop in about half the time as usually required by the action of the sunlight alone. The electricity is applied at more or less regular periods during the day and night.