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HEADQUARTERS OF NATIONAL
NEGRO DEMOCRATIC EXECU-
TIVE COMMITTEE.

Washington, d. c., April 10, 1911.
To the Colored Democrats of Chicago:
You are hereby commanded to call
mass convention to meet not later
than May 2, 1911, and elect ten dele
gates from Chicago, Cook County, Hi
nois, to attend the National Conven-
tion to be held in the city of Indian
apolis, Ind, May 18th, 1911, for the
purpose of organizing the party more
thoroughly throughout the country and
to vote on the proposition to be pro-
posed to the National Democratic Con-
vention, to-wit:
Proposition
Shall the Negro Democrats be per
mitted to vote in all democratic pri-
mary elections for National, State,
County and City Offices, as white demo.
cratsi
Second. And to elect a National
Chairman and National Committeeman
in the several states.
DOAS Dg OiueI VI tue eAeCuAlNS CoH-
mittee, National Negro Democratic
party. H. W. GRANT,
Secretary
$50 F St., n. W., Washington, d. C.
Free transportation will be furnish
ed to all delegates and visitors by
sending their names and addresses to
the secretary at $50 F street n. W.,
Washington, D. c., not later than May
10, 1911.
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THE AMATEUR MINSTREL CLUBS
SECOND PERFORMANCE AND
DANCE A SUCCESS.

The Amateur Minstrel Club gave its
second performance and dance Mon
day evening, April 18th, at Oakland
AEnsi. Han. for the benefit of the Old
FoIks' Home and Amanda Smith 8
Home. While the affair was a success,
If was not, unfortunately, as largely
attended as the show given year ago.
It was, however, a gathering OF CHI
cago's best people. Several new faces
were recognized in the minstrel circle
Mr.. Waring, the director, deserves
much credit for the splendid program.
While the show had professional fea-
lures connected with it, it did not seem
to be quite as entertaining as the show
of last season. Messrs. Isaac Dunlop,
D. R. Lawrence and D. G. Smith, all
sang well. Mr.. o. DeCOoPer, who has
rich tenor voice, deserved the ovation
he received, as his singing was delight
full to listen to. Mr.. Carroll, as inter
Ioeutor, did well, but he would have
made a better impression had he been
more familiar with the jokes of the
end-men. Mr.. Childress, who is in the
professional class, captured the house
with his dancing, but for that eXeep-
ton, his work as an end-man was some
what smateurish. Mr.. Cornwen seemed
to be troubled with stage fright while
singing his song. Joe Shoecraft and
Julius N. AvendOrph, as usual, did fine,
and as amateur end-men, they are in
a class by themselves. Mr.. Aven-
dorph's artistic handling of the tambo
gives him first place. The closing
piece was very amusing and well
planned by Mr.. Waring. Messps-
Horseley, Dunlop, COrnwen, Childress
and Carroll played their parts fine.
Mr.. Avendorph's specially English
as You See 1t on Broadway, was
decided hit, and more attractive than
on former occasions. He looked the
part and had confidence in what he
was doing. The club members are as
follows: d. r. Lawrence, VIM. Car
roll, Isaac Dunlop, Julius N. Aven-
dorph, Joseph ShOecraft, H. COrnwell,
C. S. Washington, Childress, Oval De
Cooper, D. G. Smith, W. Holmes, H.
Horseley, F. B. Waring, and C. Taylor.
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CHATEAU RINK NOTES.

Play ball
The famous Leland Giants viii get
in action tomorrow, and all FandOm
viii be there.
Come out and hear Alderman Tear
new call "Strikel'' or rather, see him
put the ball over the plate just as he
did on April 4th. All of his friends
win be there.
Tonight and tomorrow night posi-
lively the last nights of skating at
the Rink, which viii close down for
the season. Come out and have one
more skate before the place is closed.
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HELL HERE, NOT HEREAFTER.

Can you see the eity's slum
From your mansion where you dwelli
Then with me to the window come,
And I will show you hell.
Have you seen the busy street,
Where men of commerce buy and
SELL
Where millionaires and beggars meeti
That, my friend, is hell.
Have you seen the well-named "Pit,'
Where men pretend to buy aud sell
Where the worst of gamblers siti
That, my friend, is hell.
Have you heard the horrid roar
OF musketry and screaming shell
Seen brothers bathed in brothers
gorei
That, my friend, is hell.
Does your conscience now condemn
For some deed the world called,
we'll
Some wrong You did to fellOE-mani
This, to you, my friend, is hell.
Have you abused the poor, dumb
brute
That served you long and weHi
Then this truth yOuT not Fsfute-
You're wen deserving he'll.
Hadea is not beyond the tomb,
A some people gfavely tell
The hnnah heart that aIisd With
gloom
u also MED with hen.
-Trhnaah FFesland, in ne PsOplea
PFest, OhiessO, Apfil 10 lsIl.
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$1,000 Death Benefit

$50 weekly benefit for accidents. 5000
weekly sick benefit; $1,000 for Ios,
of limb or eyesight; $500 for Es,srg.
eney Relief; Cost $500 per year. No
ether dues nor assessments. Reliable
Company with 100000 State Derosit
to guarantee the payment of claims.
Men and Women between the ages Of
l6 and IS accepted. For further in.
formation address Dept. 3I4, American
Registry Company, Erie, Pa, giving
age, occupation and present state of
health.
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COMING SOON.

Frank P. George presents "The
Danabagay," including the Invineible
celebrities, Miss st. Clair White, Miss
Gladys Z. Edwards, Mr.. Craig Viii
liams, Miss Gladys Anderson, Mr..
George Garner, Jr., at Oakland Music
Hall, 10th street and Cottage Grove
avenue, Monday evening, May %, 1911,
performance at s:45 to GAS; dancing
until a. m. Garfield Wilson s orehes-
ira. Beneficiary, Kings Daughters No.
?. Admission so cents. Sam Fielding,
manager in advance.
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Leper Colony Of MoIokai.

THE leper colony in Hawaii has not
grown any the last several years" said
o. B. Thomas OF Honolulu. 'In fact.
the number OF Iepers confined on the
island Of MolOkai has been decreased
by the discovery that some Of them
were not suffering from the disease.
The district in which the lepers live is
separated from the mainland by a high
range Of mountains. and the lepers have
a regular municipal government OF
their own. They have their schools
and their amusements and pursue their
daily work with as much pleasure and
industry as the inhabitants OF thriv-
ing villages "-WashIngton Post.
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Two Men of Ability.

A man left his umbrella in the stand
In a hotel recently with a card bear
ing the following inscription attached
to It: This umbrella belongs to a man
who can deal a blow Of go pounds
weight 1 shall be back in ten min
utes." On returning to seek his prop
eFty he found in fits place a card thus
inscribed: This card was left here by
q man who can run twelve miles an
hour. ! shall not be back."-Argonaut.
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A NEAT LITTLE STORE.

Miss NJ. Burts has opened a neat lit
tie store at 5000 Dearborn st. Miss
Burts is a business woman, and has a
host of friends to wish her well. She
has the neatest little store in Chicago.
She carries a line of notions as tobae-
eos, candies, Ice cream Sodas and
home Bakery.
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Wednesday evening more than 40
members and delegates Of the second
ward Colored organization which 10y
ally supported Carter H. Harrison,
for Mayor held a meeting at 1922
State street, and after celebrating his
victory and sizing up the present po-
litical situation, the following officers
were elected: r. L. Jackson, presi-
dent; Mr.. Johnson vice president; c..
Miller, recording secretary; William
Christian, corresponding secretary;
and William Franklin. treasurer.
The various precincts Of the ward
will be organized subject to the head
organization.
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WALTERS A. n. z. ZION CHURCH,
Cor. Ssth and Dearborn SITS.
Rev. H. ]. Calls, d. D. Pastor.


The Easter services at this church
were without doubt the best held in
many years. The seating capacity
was taxed to it's utmost at the morning
service, and the sermon delivered by
DR.. Jas. E. Mason, of Livingstone
College, Salisbury, n. c., was a master
piece. When he closed two persons
came forward and united with the
church.
At 800 p. m. the Knight Templars,
accompanied by the Eastern Star he
rome of Jericho, made a splendid
showing. The program was as follows:
Hymn by the choir; introductory re-
marks by Master of Ceremonies, Sir
knight W. W. Johnson; Invocation,
Sir Knight ]. B. Foster; Anthem,
choir, "Apostles' Creed;" Solo, Mrs.
Delilah Thomas; Remarks, R. E. G. C..
Sir Knight J. W. Moore; Paper, Miss
Lillian Browder; offertOry, $27.OO Ser
mon, Rev. H. J. Calls.
The renditions by the choir were ex-
eellent. The paper read by Miss
Browder was pronounced by all to be
an excellent production. The sermon
delivered by DR.. Calls was highly
eOmplimented by the members of the
Order and said to be one of the best
ever delivered in this city. ~
The choral service at 500 p. m. was
of high order and much enjoyed by
the large audience present.
This was Rally day in Zion and
about $4,000 was raised.
The services Sunday will be as usual.
DR.: Calls will preach both morning
and evening. Sunday school will con-
vene at 1:I5. Christian Endeavor at
$780, All are welcome. Special at
tention given to strangers.-'C."
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TIE PEKIN Is DOING A BUSTING
BUSINESS THESE FINE SPRING
DAYS.

The Pekin Theatre, 9th and State
street, stared in on its new policy last
Monday evening, and the first big
show to be thrown on the billboards,
was Paradise Lost, and each ana every
night the past week, the Old Pekin,
has been crowded from pit to dome,
and it is doing q rushing business
these fine spring days, the show = first
elias in every respect.
This coming week, commencing Mon
day evening, The Bell Of Richmond,
another big and strong Drama and
Show, viii be in evidence at the Pekin.
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NEGRO WINS SPELLING PRIZE.
Black Beats Competitors in Contest in
Kansas.

MarysviIle, Kan, April 19.-The
Marshall county spelling contests were
held last night. Twenty-fOur pupils
from the fifth and sixth grades of the
schools of the county were entered
in the one contest and eighteen pupils
from the seventh and eighth grades
in the other.
The prizes in each contest were SO
add s. in gold and were awarded to
Gertrude Overstreet, a ColOred girl Of
Blue Rapids, and Nellie Mayer, Mays
vile, in the fifth and sixth grades
The contests were largely attended.
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RALLYI RALLYI

Queen Esther Church, 5251 Dearborn
Street.
Sunday, April 23rd, Hon. Judge A.
C. Mayo, Of Indiana. who gave this
Church $4,000 to help US in our strug-
gle against sin, that We may be able
to continue the good work Of the
masters, will preach at P. NJ. He de-
sires to see all Ministers who are in
favor of godly women at this meet
ing. Rev. NJ. E. L. Hill, Pastor.
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Bishop Isaac Lane on Race Strife.

Bishop Isaac Lane on Race Strife.
In his address at the dedicatory ex-
ercises OF the Lane Tabernacle Colored
Methodist Episcopal church in st. Lou
is recently Bishop Isaac Lane is re-
ported as having said that race strife
was the greatest work Of the devil
because it poisoned mems hearts and
minds and instigated conflict. he said.
hoI ever. that light was breaking
through the darkness Of ignorance and
sin and that the dawn Of a new Amer
lean civilization was at hand when
men would acknowledge the common
brotherhood Of man and the father
hood Of God.
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Mrs. Helen Carter, nee MeElwee, on
Friday evening last gave a Box The
atrieal to lady friends of her maiden
days, Miss Bertha Moseley, Miss Wv
ian Hunter and the Misses MeElwees,
Mrs. Carter's two sisters. They all pro-
nouneed the affair enjoyable but
really siekening, as the place selected
by Mrs. Carter for her guests was the
Newlyweds playing at the National
last week.
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4Arpza WIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

George Tanner, Of the Chicago post
Office, is now champion Of the Chicago
Checker Players, having won in the
City Tournament 1t The South side
Checker Climb last Sunday. There ase
only 4 few CoIofed players In this
Glib, the ret being white. TIE bs5s
are proud 81 this rietofy Of ~. Tan
heft he vii rEo6ahly compete IN
enc stsls tOufnansha chs sslhsf.
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Col. W. R. Cowan was one Of the
features of the parade last Monday
evening which was held in honor of
Alderman A. R. Tearney. The Colonel
joined the paraders at 35th street, and
marched right into the city hall. Mr..
COwan says the next march he takes
to the Hall will be for his own in
auguration. Let US hope.
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ship by tuberculosis. The need for ed
ueatiOn from the pulpit and in the
home is apparent. very minister in
the United States is asked to give this
subject some attention during the
next two weeks"
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THE NEGRO FELLOWSHIP
LEAGUE.
1850 State Street.

The East Side Philomaths will hold
their meeting at P. NJ, Sunday,
April 23rd, special program. Mrs.
Barnett will make a report Of the
meeting held in Boston and New York
FOR the advancement OF the Negro
Race. Welcome all, C. K. Smith, Sec.
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FOR RENT.

3 MOdren, up-tO-date, steam heated 5
and Rooms, Flats, Janitor service, in
good resident neighborhoOd. See DR.. A.
Wherefore Williams, 1885 State st.
Phone Aldine 22O3.
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George W. Schilling, would make a
splendid member of the Local Board
OF Improvements, and If Mayor Harri-
son, could see his way clear to ap-
point him to that position, it would
be very gratifying to his many
friends.
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A. A. Wells, who is spending a par
of his stay in the southern part Of
California, is expected home within
a fortnight.
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Mrs. John L. Fry left Wednesda,
afternoon for a short visit at hel
home-IIdianapolis, Ind.
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Mr.. Ham Moseley, of st. Louis, No,
was the guest of friends here Easter
Sunday.
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W. R. Sobers, the society leader,
prince of good fellows and one Of the
boys, attended the minstrel show
Monday evening in his usual up 20
date style. The Misses Mitchell was
his guest home in his carriage.
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Being an end-man in the minstrel
show last Monday evening, prevented
Mr.. julius n. Avendorph from taking
part in the parade with his friend Al
derman Tearney.
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Mrs. Sandy w. Trice, 1869 Wabash
avenue, returned home Thursday
morning, from a long visit to Hot
Springs, Ark.
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Hsmpsy Dsmpsy e.ss q Lsxinu Csc.
Matrimoninl EaIieitn.

hrs. ouaekenbOss-Am 20 daughtah
happily mar'd. Sistah Sagg7
Mrs. Sagg-She shO' Is! Bless good
ness. she's done got a husband dat's
aksered TO death OF hert-Womans
Home Companion.
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The headsInan has an ak, we know;
The guillotine an ak and frame;
The auto has no ak at all,
But. then. it gets there Just the same.
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Usher.
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Can you see the eity's slum
From your mansion where you dwelli
Then with me to the window come,
And 1 will show you hell
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-14
COMMERCIAL
congress ON
Big Trans Mississippi Conyen-
ton Began Today

Kansas City, Nov. IA Secretary OF
War Henry r. stimson and former
United States Senator Nelson w. AL
drich, chairman Of the monetary COM
mission, were the principal speakers
at the opening session of the twenty
second annual trans Mississippi COM
mercial congress. which began here
today.
Secretary Stimson discussed the at
fairs Of his department and Senator
,Aldrich outlined his ideas of currency
reform under the head ef Currency
Legislation.
Seven hundred delegates were pres
emit when Arthur G. Trum'bo Of Nus
kogee, chairman OF the executive COM
mittee, called the convention to order
with the declaration that the COM
illusions OF the congress should be
morally binding upon every western
congressman and senator at Washing
tom
After the address Of welcome by
United states senator VIM. J. Stone
and Governor Hadleys President Fred
w. Fleming Of Kansas City delivered
his annual address
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-14
WORKMAN LAW
CONSTITUTIONAL

Madison, Wis. Nov. 1.-THE Wis
consin supreme court today sustained
the constitutionality of the work
mans compensation law enacted at
the last session of the legislature.
The law provides for the insurance
OF working men employed by corpora
tions against injury. In the case OF
injury damages are to be fixed by
the state commission.
1t is not obligatory on the part Of
the corporations for an adjustment
under the law and those not doing so
may appeal to the courts for an adj
justment of injury cases.
Many Wisconsin corporations al
ready have elected to come under the
law. Chief Justice Winslow wrote the
decision.
The case was that of Borgnis and
others again the Falk Co. of Milwau-
kee where the plaintiff, who had a
long term contract of service with
the Falk Co. brought action to en-
join the company from electing to
come under the law. because he claim
ed that. IL 1t made its election he would
be obliged either to quit his employ
nlent or to submit to the law and
lose his common law remedies in the
case Of injuries received in employ
ment.
The court upheld the constitutional
ity of all important points of the law
but does not pass upon several minor
contentious, the validity of which
would affect the general costitution-
atty Of the act.
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Civic Responsibility
c.. n. slime, SEC COMMERCIAL CLUB

Municipal problems are the most import
ant. National and state problems are reduced TO
simplicity when compared with the great muni-
cipal problems.
The first step towards civic efficiency for
every commercial club 10 consider Is a thorough
knowledge of the situation. The future of Fargo
rests almost entirely with the young men. The
young man of today does not take enough inter-
est in pubic affairs, being so much absorbed i'm
his own business, he cannot see how largely his
future depends on the growth and prosperity of
the city.
Fargo, with all It's natural resources, can
be made the metropolis of this section of the
country. If every man, young and old, will do
his utmost TO help the commercial club boom
the city.
Rome was not built i'm a day and nothing
but the steady and untiring energy OF the CITE
zens working shoulder to shoulder, can give the
desired results.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-14
.LAWLER IN THE
M'NAMARA CASE

Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 14.--It be-
came known today that Oscar LAWYER.
formerly assistant attorney general.
connected with the department of inte-
rior, who figured in the so-cailed
Ballinger- Pinchot controversy, has
been attached TO the STAFF OF District
Attorney Fredericks in the McNamara
murder trial Lawler was United
States district attorney before he went
TO Washington.
There are many angles OF the case"
said Fredericks today. mr. Lawler lis
working on some OF them
The sixth venire in the case, sum-
moned yesterday, appeared in court
today for the preliminary hearing be-
fore Judge Bordwell This far 32s
men have been drawn on venires. OF
this number 1O4 have entered the box.
and nine still were there when court
began today.
Counsel and court in the Mcnamara
murder trial went to work on the sixth
venire in the case late today and much
progress was made in wedding out Inn
possibilities. TO secure eligibles for
jury service, however, was slower
work.
or the panel Of forty. sixteen re-
NAMED after Judge Bordwells pre-
liminary examination and two OF these
had been disposed Of within ten min
utes after court opened.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-14
WILSON LOST
PRESTIGE
Republicans at Washington
Are Not Disturbed

Washington. Nov. 14.-Republicans
who are in the national capital are
not at all disturbed over the result of
the elections held in various states on
last Tuesday. The more they think
about the returns the better they are
satisfied with the outlook for the
party in the national race next year.
So far as the Cincinnati result Is con-
cerned, republicans frankly admit that
they think President Taft made q
blunder when he allowed himself to be
persuaded into writing a letter in
dorsing the candidate Of his party for
mayor. However, they are confident
that the democrats would have car
Eied Cincinnati anyhow, but are sorry
Mr.. Taft's name appeared at all
prominently in the local fight In his
home city. Democrats and progressive
republicans who "have it In for Taft, =
naturally look upon the defeat Of the
republican candidate as a slam at the
president. If he had kept his hands
Off in the contest this would not have
been possible.
The broad view OF the situation re-
garding Cincinnati is merely that the
issues were purely local and that the
people of the city. sick of the reign OF
a corrupt republican machine that had
long been notorious. rose In their
Continued nm Dc pa civ
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-14
new CARDINALS
SAIL FOR EUROPE

New York. Nov. 1.-THE cardinals
designate, Archbishop John M. Far
ley Of New York, and the Most
Rev. Diottede Falconio. apostolic
delegate to washington, sailed on the
Kron Prinzessin Cecilie today for
Rome A throng Of many thousands
that slivered for nearly an hour in
the chill Of the early morning. shouted
and chanted farewells and good wishes
FOR mile along their path to the
river.
A reception Tor the cardlnals-de
nate was held aboard the steamer and
Joseph II DAILY, for the Catholic club
OF New York. presented Archbishop
Farley with an engraved memorial.
The Kron- Prinzessin Cecilie was
storrned by followers of the cardinals
designate, who flooked aboard. ana II
was several minutes after scheduled
time Tor sailing when sIle was Ola her
way into the river
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-14
APLEY TRIAL MAY
GO TO JAMESTOWN

Napoleon, N. D., Nov. I4.--It is quite
probable that the now famous suit of
the state VS.. Emmett f. Apiey will be
taken to Jamestown for second trial,
the jury here disagreeing last week.
The case was stubbornly fought from
Tuesday to Saturday. Judge Lauder
appeared for the defendant and States
Attorney McKenna and Assistant At
torney General Young prosecuted.
The states attorney has moved for
a change Of the place of the trial and
BY stipulation two weeks has been
given In which to make, a counter
showing.
Apley was on trial under the com
plant of his i4-year- old daughter who
charged him with a statutory crime.
The evidence in the case was taken
behind closed doors.