The Broad Ax

VOL. V. Near the end of 1862, Thaddeus Stevens proposed a bill in Congress favoring the employment of the Negroes as soldiers and Horace Greeley and Edwin M. Stanton, the great Democratic secretary of war, were among the very first to greatly favor the measure proposed by Mr. Stevens. It appears that Secretary Stanton recognized the worth of colored men as soldiers owing to the fact that he was thoroughly conversant with the history of the Negro and he knew his fighting qualities. He had heard of them capturing Jacksonville, Fla., which had been abandoned by white Union troops. He had familiarized himself with the wonderful achievements of the colored soldiers in the Revolutionary War and in the war of 1812. While all the discussion was going on as to the fitness of the Negro to fight for his own freedom, Major-General Hunter, without waiting for Congress or President Lincoln to act permitted the ex-slaves to enlist in the army, and they proved to be such excellent warriors that upon his and the testimony of Gens. Phelps, Higginson and Montgomery, Horace Greeley, who heartily favored their enlistment said in The New York Tribune, "That drunkenness, the bane of our army, does not exist among the black troops." Nor have I yet discovered the slightest ground of inferiority to white troops." In passing we must also remmeber that even after the order had gone forth to enlist the Negroes in defense of the Union, much difficulty arose in selecting white officers who had the courage to brave public sentiment and take command of the 186,000 Negro troops, whose daring and excellency upon the battlefield have never been disputed. Charles Sumner did not fall to raise his voice in favor of the Negro soldiers. He declared in the Halls of Congress "That those who have declared loudest against the employment of Negro troops have shown a lamentable amount of ignorance, and an equally lamentable lack of common sense. They know as little of the military history and martial qualities of the African race as they do of their own duties as commanders. All distinguished generals of modern times who have had opportunity to use Negro soldiers, have uniformly applauded their subordination, bravery and power of endurance. Washington solicited the military services of Negroes in the Revolution, and rewarded them. General Andrew Jackson, the first person in the United States to confer the title of Major upon a Negro did the same in the war of 1812. Under both these great captains the Negro troops fought so well that they received unstinted praise." Mr. Sumner's slap at President Lincoln and the others who were not friendly to the idea of permitting the Negro to wear the blue, caused much commotion among the friends of the administration, so much so that Gen. B. F. Butler who was a Democrat during and after the war, stood on the floor of Congress, and exclaimed that he had been very bitterly opposed to Negro soldiers, but he had entirely changed his opinions. Gen. Butler, concluded his speech by saying: "It became my painful duty, sir, to follow in the track of the charging column, and there, in a space not wider than the clerk's desk and three hundred yards long, the dead bodies of three hundred and fifty-three of my colored comrades, slain in the defense of their country, who laid down their lives to uphold its flag and its honor as a willing sacrifice, and as I rode along among them and guiding my horse this way and that way lest he should profane with his hoofs what seemed to me the sacred dead, and as I looked on their bronzed faces, upturned in the shining sun, as if in mute appeal against the wrongs of the country for which they had given their lives and whose flag had only been to them—a flag of stripes on which no star of glory had ever shone for them—feeling I had wronged them in the past, and believing what was the future of my country to them—among my dead comrades there I swore a solemn oath: "May my right hand forget its cunning, and my tongue cleave (Official Publication.) in representatives of the Negroes opposed to the re-election of Pre republican nominee for vice presiional convention assembled, appea reason and sober judgment of the are and set forth the following: We, the chosen representatives of the Negroes of the United States, who are opposed to the re-election of President William McKinley and the republican nominee for vice president, Theodore Roosevelt, in national convention assembled, appealing to the intelligence, good reason and sober judgment of the Negroes of the country, do declare and set forth the following: Republican's Arraign. d Since the emancipation the Negro has been counted in all the states as an ally to the republican party, who owed it such faith and devotion that whatever the issues presented between the parties, or what ever treatment he received at the hands of those having the management of political, national and party affairs, he had no right and was counted an ingrate to refuse to vote the party ticket. His duty has been during all the time to fight the issues of the war again, while the republican party has been engaged in exerting its every effort to forget, forgive and shake hands cross the bloody chasm. Indeed, the white republican never mentions the "late unpleasantness" except when he wishes to appeal to the Negro to remain loyal to the party. If it be the good of the white republican to forgive and forget it is doubly so for the Negro. Since the emancipation the N. states as an ally to the republic and devotion that whatever the ties, or what ever treatment he making the management of politics had no right and was counted and ticket. His duty has been during of the war again, while the repu exerting its every effort to forgive the bloody chasm. Indeed, the "late unpleasantness" except Negro to remain loyal to the par republican to forgive and forgive. Office should never be the indistribution of office has been. No republican president since that have been elected without the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, York, yet the republican party nition to the Negroes in these Advice to The citizen is of right entitle rights, privileges and protection and its amendments. But the protection of life and property, that duty have repeatedly decl the keeping of the seve a denial of either had no given to the repeated appeals to this position is receded from, the eign states. t is, therefore, to T. Washington, "The plain duty of the southern white men." have, we will get it only upon the by the southern white men. If able and acceptable to ourselves relations as we can treat with h ing that we are not unfriendly to Loyalty of Democrats are not natural en that republicans freed the Neg not in the country 75,000 able to arms to defend the union was of the soldiers that enlisted un ocrats. pincipation the Negro has been con- voy to the republican party, who ow- n't whatever the issues presented by the treatment he received at the hand- ament of political, national and pr- ocess was counted an ingrate to refuse the way has been during all the time to while the republican party has be- ly effort to forget, forgive and shan- . Indeed, ,the white republican "saintness" except when he wishes to loyal to the party. If it be the gree- give and forget it is doubly so fo- never be the inducement to party s- office has been made a part of pr- esident since the election of Gran- d without the vote of the Negro Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, New- republic party has never given an groes in these states. Office should never be the inducement to party support: but the distribution of office has been made a part of practical politics. No republican president since the election of Grant, in 1868, could have been elected without the vote of the Negro in the pivotal states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey or New York, yet the republican party has never given any fitting recognition to the Negroes in these states. Advice to Negroes. of right entitled to the full enjoy- ment and protection guaranteed by our parents. But the enforcement of the law and property, republican officials repeatedly declared was a matter of the several states of either had no federal aspect, in reeated appeals to the federal authority preceded from, the Negro must turn, therefore, to use the words of "The plain duty of the Negro to the white men." If peace and good it only upon the terms agreeable to white men. If we would have the able to ourselves, we must enter upon an treat with him. This we can do not unfriendly to his aims and pur- The citizen is of right entitled to the full enjoyment of all the rights, privileges and protection guaranteed by our constitution and its amendments. But the enforcement of these rights, the protection of life and property, republican officials charged with that duty have repeatedly declared was a matter exclusively in the keeping of the several states of the Union, a denial of either had no federal aspect, is the answer given to the repeated appeals to the federal authority; and until this position is receded from, the Negro must turn to the sovereign states. It is, therefore, to use the words of Prof. Booker T. Washington, "The plain duty of the Negro to make friends of the southern white men." If peace and good will we would have, we will get it only upon the terms agreeable to and acceptable by the southern white men. If we would have these terms—agree able and acceptable to ourselves, we must enter upon such friendly relations as we can treat with him. This we can only do by showing that we are not unfriendly to his aims and purposes. Loyalty of Democrats. not natural enemies of the Negro freed the Negro i snot wholly to try 75.000 able bodied republican and the union was issued, and more that enlisted under this first call Democrats are not natural enemies of the Negro, the assertion that republicans freed the Negro i snot wholly true. There was not in the country 75,000 able bodied republicans when the call to arms to defend the union was issued, and more than 60 per cent of the soldiers that enlisted under this first call were loyal dem- A Division of the Negro Vote. The intelligence of the county cannot be doubted, agree the thing to be desired, and will w It is the Negro partisap alone, to party without regard to the renounces his party faith and w to the party. When will the Ne face of the country-republicans were dubted, agree that division of the red, and will work good for the apartisap alone, who insists upon not regard to the issues. The varty faith and very quickly cancel Then will the Negro be able to bala The intelligence of the country—republicans whose party loyalty cannot be doubted, agree that division of the Negro vote is a thing to be desired, and will work good for the nation and race. It is the Negro partisan alone, who insists upon a blind adhesion to party without regard to the issues. The white republican renounces his party faith and very quickly cancels his obligations to the party. When will the Negro be able to balance his account? President McKinlev Denounced. The record of President McKinley if anything, to commend, it would make any claim for his supposition is expressly opposed to the missioned officers in the army, a count of dauntless courage and missioned nine Negroes second his earliest convenient time gettered out or returning to their emphasize his determination in equal footing with the white soils to office in the black regiment pines higher than that of captain President McKinley's advice that Negro youth should not aspire President McKinley's administration recommend, it to the Negro, or up for his support. The administration easily opposed to the appointment of officers in the army, though, President Ulysses courage and heroic bravery in Negroes second lieutenants. He evenient time gave them the option returning to their companies as predetermination not to have the 18 with the white soldier, refused to con- black regiments, enlisted for serve in that of captain, and this is but inley's advice to our race at Tu would not aspire to the unattainable The record of President McKinley's administration has but little if anything, to commend, it to the Negro, or upon which it can make any claim for his support. The administration at Washington is expressly opposed to the appointment of Negroes as commissioned officers in the army, though, President McKinley on account of dauntless courage and heroic bravery reluctantly commissioned nine Negroes second lieutenants. He nevertheless at his earliest convenient time gave them the option of being mustered out or returning to their companies as privates, and as to emphasize his determination not to have the Negro placed on equal footing with the white soldier,refused to commission Negroes to office in the black regiments, enlisted for service in the Philippines higher than that of captain, and this is but in keeping with President McKinley's advice to our race at Tuskegee, that "the Negro youth should not aspire to the unattainable." to the roof of my mouth, if I ever fail to defend the rights of those men who have given their blood for me and my country this day, and for their race forever,' and God helping me, I will keep this oath." So spoke Benjamin F. Butler, who was one of the greatest and most patriotic Democratic statesmen. SPECIAL TO BROAD AX. SPECIAL TO BROAD AX. Oskaloosa, Iowa, July 17, 1900. The Masonic A. F. and A. M., met in grand lodge session, at Ottumwa, July 11, 12 and 13. Those in attendance from here were Ed. Jones, Robt. Johnson, G. H. Jones, G. W. Black and Geo. E. Taylor. While in Ottumwa, Grand Chancellor Geo. E. Taylor, installed the officers of the Ottumwa K. of P. lodge. Geo. E. Taylor, is receiving congratulations from all sides, from rich and poor, black and white, upon his election to President of the Negro National Democratic League, recently met in national convention in Kansas City. Mrs. C. G. Lee departed Tuesday for --- (To be continued.) AN AND STEVENSON. DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE, AT ITS NAL SESSION IN KANSAS TO THE FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC:: of the Negroes of the United pre-election of President William ninee for vice president, Theodore as assembled, appealing to the injudgment of the Negroes of the the following: Negro has been counted in all the American party, who owed it such faith issues presented between the par-ceived at the hands of those hav-ul, national and party affairs, he ingrate to refuse to vote the party using all the time to fight the issues publican party has been engaged in bet, forgive and shake hands cross the white republican never mentions it when he wishes to appeal to the city. If it be the good of the white it is doubly so for the Negro. Reception to party support: but the made a part of practical politics. the election of Grant, in 1868, could vote of the Negro in the pivotal, Michigan, New Jersey or New has never given any fitting recog-stats. To Negroes. And to the full enjoyment of all the man guaranteed by our constitution enforcement of these rights, the republican officials charged with shared was a matter exclusively in rural states of the Union. Federal aspect, is the answer to the federal authority; and until the Negro must turn to the sover- use the words of Prof. Booker city of the Negro to make friends If peace and good will we would terms agreeable to and acceptable we would have these terms—agree we must enter upon such friendly term. This we can only do by show- to his aims and purposes. remies of the Negro, the assertion pro i snot wholly true. There was a bodied republicans when the call issued, and more than 60 per cent der this first call were loyal dem- the Negro Vote. republicans whose party loyal- at division of the Negro vote is a work good for the nation and race. who insists upon a blind adhesion the issues. The white republican very quickly cancels his obligations Negro be able to balance his account? Sinley's administration has but little in the Negro, or upon which it can act. The administration at Wu have appointment of Negroes as com- though, President McKinley on ac- heroic bravery reluctantly com- lieutenants. He nevertheless at have them the option of being mus- companies as privates, and as to not to have the Negro placed on soldier,refused to commission Negroes, enlisted for service in the Philip- pin, and this is but in keeping with our race at Tuskegee, that "the to the unattainable." Des Moines, to visit briefly with her sisters, Mesdames Bettle Fields and Kate Bradley. Oscar Allan and wife, of Kansas City, are the guests at the parental Allan home, on North Seventh street. The G. U. O. of O. F. met in grand lodge session in the city of Des Moines, last week. Over 100 Negroes from this county attended. James Green was taken to the insane asylum, last Monday, for treatment. Henry Taylor is under the doctor's care. Rev. Williams, pastor of the A. M. E. church, who has been a sufferer witha carbuncle several weeks past, is reported much improved. Miss Laura Shooffield has returned from a visit with relatives in Albia. Mrs. Joe Jamison, of Albia, was in the city Monday and Tuesday of last week, to be present at the regular monthly meeting of Rahab Court. Geo. E. Taylor, went to Peoria, Ill., the 17th to deliver an address before the K. of K. Grand Lodge of Illinois. AEON. ```markdown ``` HEW TO THE LINE. CHICAGO, JULY 21, 1900. REVENSON. IN LEAGUE, AT ITS MAIN KANSAS MOWING NC.: Heroes of the United States President William Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, appealing to the inland Negroes of the region: We counted in all the towns owed it such faith and belief between the parish hands of thosehaved party affairs, he used to vote the party to fight the issues has been engaged in all shake hands cross can never mention issues to appeal to the good of the white also for the Negro. Party support: but the of practical politics. Grant, in 1868, could Negro in the pivotal New Jersey or New York any fitting recognition of all the liberty by our constitution of these rights, the officials charged with matter exclusively in the Union, it is the answer authority; and until it turn to the sovereignty of Prof. Booker Negro to make friends good will we would able to and acceptable these terms—agree upon such friendly can only do by show purposes. Negro, the assertion truly true. There was Americans when the call more than 60 per cent were loyal demote. Was whose party loyal to the Negro vote is a nation and race. Upon a blind adhesion the white republican encels his obligations balance his account? faced. Distribution has but little upon which it can administration at Washington of Negroes as comment McKinley on acclivity reluctantly com- He nevertheless at option of being mus- privates, and as to the Negro placed on commission Negroes service in the Philip- but in keeping with Tuskegee, that "the unable." Patriot The glorious and all the wars of the time and it remains for vice president on bravery and heroism which they belonged and gave to him the of the land forces. We respectfully operation of the issue. We hold that theerty and leans toward themselves. We "criminal aggressors, first principles taut person, and all the through as many will be affected by nor yet because the moment. They are We being an oppressor, should be "the pression of others will govern the price than they can govern said that the white which the Negro themselves, and if that is engaged in possessions, why the same thing being cannot oppress a out sooner or later borders. We declare that whatever ratio it is an investor of can be the money of the employing thousand market, the more he will have, and give The control of the aggregation commonly called industries of the to make room for in those avenues and into which he we are already sharingities of entering a direct influence of Endorsement To the end the ment as establishment of Independence its amendments be place among the out the issues and characterizes the rights of the com- the rights of capital the Negro and the ing protection to rights guaranteed we urge that our election of that give the rights of man Adlai E. Stevenson F. Geo. E. W. Jac. A. Jun. La. Pro. J. C. W. Dr. The. J. ```markdown ``` The glorious and untarnished reall the wars of the country has been and it remains for Colonel Theodore vice president on the republican tri bravery and heroism, first to slain which they belong, who saved the d and gave to him the opportunity to of the land forces in the Spanish-A The glorious and untarnished record of the Negro soldiers, in all the wars of the country has been a source of pride to the race, and it remains for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, now candidate for vice president on the republican ticket, to first reflect upon the bravery and heroism, first to slander the men and the race to which they belong, who saved the day at El Caney, San Juan hill, and gave to him the opportunity to pose as he does, as the hero of the land forces in the Spanish-American war. We respectfully invite the men of eration of the issues to be determine. We hold that the policy known artery and leans toward the destructive themselves. We insist that the "criminal aggression" and is a pr first principles taught and declared ferson, and all the great statesmen through as many dangers of the pe will be affected by such policy be or nor yet because the majority of the moment. They are by nature ent We being an oppressed people, to u nell, should be "the loudest in our pression of others." It may be t will govern the people of the Phil than they can govern themselves; said that the white men of the sou which the Negro is in a majority themselves, and if we are prepared that is engaged in suppressing liberty possessions, why not be consistent same thing being done in any part cannot oppress a people without th out sooner or later introducing so borders. We respectfully invite the men of our race to an earnest consideration of the issues to be determined in this campaign. We hold that the policy known as imperialism is hostile to liberty and leans toward the destruction of government by the people themselves. We insist that the subjugation of any people is "criminal aggression" and is a pronounced departure from the first principles taught and declared by Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and all the great statesmen who have guided the country through as many dangers of the past. Whether the people who will be affected by such policy be or consider themselves Negroes, nor yet because the majority of them are black, is of but little moment. They are by nature entitled to liberty and freedom. We being an oppressed people, to use the words of Daniel O'Connell, should be "the loudest in our protestations against the oppression of others." It may be that our government can and will govern the people of the Philippines and Porto Rico better than they can govern themselves; but with equal force can it be said that the white men of the south can govern the localities in which the Negro is in a majority better than they can govern themselves, and if we are prepared to support an administration that is engaged in suppressing liberty and freedom in our so-called possessions, why not be consistent and cease to complain of the same thing being done in any part of our own land? A nation cannot oppress a people without the borders of the country without sooner or later introducing some such oppression in its borders. We declare that congress can fix the money of the land, and whatever ratio it fixes that will be the money. The Negro is not an investor of capital. Those who insist that gold alone shall be the money of the land give no employment to the Negro, though employing thousands of laborers. He is not affected by the money market, the more the volume of money in the country, the more he will have, and gold will always be controlled by the few. We declare that congress can fix whatever ratio it fixes that will be an investor of capital. Those who be the money of the land give no emploving thousands of laborers. I market, the more the volume of me he will have, and gold will always be The control of the commodities by the aggregation, concentration commonly called "trusts" threaten industries of the country, making to make room for which the Negro in those avenues in which he now and into which he may seek entrace we are already shut out and descririties of entering are lessened and direct influence of the trusts. The control of the commodities and necessities of the country by the aggregation, concentration and combination of capital, commonly called "trusts" threatens the life of the business and industries of the country, making a vast army of unemployed, to make room for which the Negro will find himself pushed aside in those avenues in which he now has but small representation, and into which he may seek entrance, and in the avenues where we are already shut out and discriminated against, our opportunities of entering are lessened and our ventures hampered by the direct influence of the trusts. To the end that our country, it ment as established by the fathers'ation of Independence remain int its amendments be not construed in place among the people that come out the issues and acting upon the characterizes the highest type of rights of the common people be given the rights of capital: that a bond of the Negro and the white men among protection to life and property rights guaranteed in the constitution we urge that our race support the election of that great commoner of the rights of man as against money. Adlai E. Stevenson. F. L. McGhee, Chair Geo. E. Taylor, President W. T. Scott, Vice P Jas. A. Ross, Secert A. E. Manning, Cha Julius F. Taylor. Lawrence A. Newby Prof. H. R. Graham J. L. Edmonds. C. J. Walker. W. J. Johnson. Dr. J. C. Williams. Theodore Frye and J. H. W. Howard. To the end that our country, its constitution and its government as established by the fathers be maintained, that the declaration of Independence remain intact, that the constitution and its amendments be not construed away, that the Negro take his place among the people that compose our citizenship, thinking out the issues and acting upon them that high intelligence that characterizes the highest type of American citizenship: that the rights of the common people be given as much sober thought as the rights of capital: that a bond of friendship be welded between the Negro and the white men among whom he lives, thus insuring protection to life and property and the enjoyment of all the rights guaranteed in the constitution, that hypocrisy be defeated, we urge that our race support the democratic party in the coming election of that great commoner of the plain people, the tribune of the rights of man as against money—William Jennings Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson. Mr. Joseph E. Flanagan, candidate for County Commissioner, claims that he does not care whether he is elected or not, and he has in his employ several women book keepers and typewriters, who delight in referring to Afro-Americans as darkies and judging from Mr. Flanagan's actions he wants no one to vote for him unless they are Turks and have hair on their teeth. Sometime or other perhaps Mr. Flanagan and his homely book keepers and typewriters may learn that all darkies and coons do not look and act alike. Nick Chiles or Childers, head mogul of The Topeka, Kans., Plain Dealer, got on the outside of so much Missouri River water mixed with Kentucky corn juice while he was visiting Kansas City during the convention week, that he has not recovered from the effects of it. He has devoted two to three columns each week, since that time, in his paper, in endeavoring to throw cold water on the colored Democrats; but he has reserved the whisky for himself. Brother Plaindealer, it is an old saying, that wherever there is so ```markdown ``` Patriotism and Loyalty of the Negro. vious and untarnished record of the Negro lives of the country has been a source of pride to mins for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, now a cent on the republican ticket, to first reflect and heroism, first to slander the men and the belong, who saved the day at El Caney, Sam to him the opportunity to pose as he does, and forces in the Spanish-American war. Must Study the Issues. actfully invite the men of our race to an earnest debate the issues to be determined in this campaign. We that the policy known as imperialism is hostage towards the destruction of government by slaves. We insist that the subjugation of any aggression" and is a pronounced departure. Couples taught and declared by Washington, Lloyd all the great statesmen who have guided them in many dangers of the past. Whether the problem by such policy be or consider themselves because the majority of them are black, is one. They are by nature entitled to liberty and can oppressed people, to use the words of Dahl and be "the loudest in our protestations against all others." It may be that our government in the people of the Philippines and Porto Bay can govern themselves; but with equal force the white men of the south can govern the land. Negro is in a majority better than they are, and if we are prepared to support an admin-aged in suppressing liberty and freedom in our country, why not be consistent and cease to comply being done in any part of our own land? Press a people without the borders of the country or later introducing some such oppressing Condemnation of Gold Standard. are that congress can fix the money of the ratio it fixes that will be the money. The Newer of capital. Those who insist that gold is key of the land give no employment to the Negro thousands of laborers. He is not affected by the more the volume of money in the country, and gold will always be controlled by the control of the commodities and necessities of the congregation, concentration and combination is called "trusts" threatens the life of the body of the country, making a vast army of usom for which the Negro will find himself privileges in which he now has but small reponsis which he may seek entrance, and in the ave-ready shut out and discriminated against, our uttering are lessened and our ventures hamperance of the trusts. Endorse Democratic Principles and Ticket. end that our country, its constitution and its establishment by the fathers be maintained, that independence remain intact, that the constitutions be not construed away, that the Negroing the people that compose our citizenship issues and acting upon them that high intellects the highest type of American citizenship, the common people be given as much sober of capital: that a bond of friendship be welded and the white men among whom he lives, tion to life and property and the enjoyment guaranteed in the constitution, that hypocrisy that our race support the democratic party in that great commoner of the plain people, that of man as against money—William Jennings Stevenson. F. L. McGhee, Chairman Committee on Geo. E. Taylor, President of League. W. T. Scott, Vice President. Jas. A. Ross, Secertary. A. E. Manning, Chairman Executive C. Julius F. Taylor. Lawrence A. Newby. Prof. H. R. Graham. J. L. Edmonds. C. J. Walker. W. J. Johnson. Dr. J. C. Williams. Theodore Frye and J. H. W. Howard. F. L. McGhee, Chairman Committee on Address. Geo. E. Taylor, President of League. W. T. Scott, Vice President. Jas. A. Ross, Secertary. A. E. Manning, Chairman Executive Committee. Julius F. Taylor. Lawrence A. Newby. Prof. H. R. Graham. J. L. Edmonds. C. J. Walker. W. J. Johnson. Dr. J. C. Williams. Theodore Frye and J. H. W. Howard. --- word of the Negro soldiers, in a source of pride to the race, Roosevelt, now candidate for market, to first reflect upon the suffer the men and the race to stay at El Caney, San Juan hill, to pose as he does, as the hero American war. The Issues. Our race to an earnest considered in this campaign. Imperialism is hostile to liberty of government by the peo-subjugation of any people is announced departure from the baby Washington, Lincoln, Jef-who have guided the country ast. Whether the people who consider themselves Negroes, them are black, is of but little entitled to liberty and freedom. Use the words of Daniel O'Concannon's protestations against the opnat our government can and oppines and Porto Rico better out with equal force can it be which can govern the localities in better than they can govern to support an administration and freedom in our so-called and cease to complain of the of our own land? A nation of borders of the country with such oppressin w. on its in the money of the land, and the money. The Negro is not to insist that gold alone shall employment to the Negro, though he is not affected by the money money in the country, the more controlled by the few. and necessities of the country and combination of capital, in the life of the business and a vast army of unemployed, will find himself pushed aside has but small representation, ce, and in the avenues where inated against, our opportun- ventures hampered by the constitution and its governance maintained, that the declarer, that the constitution and way, that the Negro take his pose our citizenship, thinking from that high intelligence that American citizenship; that the even as much sober thought as friendship be welded between whom he lives, thus insure and the enjoyment of all theon, that hypocrisy be defeated. Democratic party in the coming the plain people, the tribune of William Jennings Bryan and Human Committee on Address. State of League. President. Bry. Human Executive Committee. much smoke there is bound to be a little fire, and the fires of polotical liberty kindled by the colored Democrats at Kansas City, will continue to scorch your fingers and make you holler louder in favor of Roosevelt, who exclaimed that he has no use for "Nigger Soldiers." Attorney Israel Cowen, Tacoma building. who has been nominated for Judge of the Superior Court, is one of the most polished and honorable men in Chicago. Mr. Cowen is a Southern gentleman by birth, and he has acquired the habit of receiving and treating all men with the greatest cordiality regardless of their station in life. Such men are very rare, and The Broad Ax, by reason of these facts, would like to see Mr. Cowen elected. Gustavus J. Tatge has become a member of the Cook County Democracy. For years Mr. Tatge was an ardent Republican. He is a lawyer and associated with Pinckney, Tatge and Abbott, suite 503-504 First National Bank building. NO. 39. MORE FACTS FOR AFRO-AMERICANS. Out of the Afro-American or Anglo- Saxon Negro race of North America are now proceeding those who shall play the same role on Africa's coast, that the English Puritans performed on the New England coast. They shall plant great states and the savages of their own race shall melt before them even as the wild people of this continent before the planters of these colonies. For civilization is never caught like a disease, but is the result of generations of domestic training, and the savage, no matter how graceful and knightly his manners, must sink before or under his civilized neighbors. The few that go from here will increase and multiply rapidly and their numbers will never be missed in the vast body from whence they are recruited. And now as to the question of degeneracy in the offspring of the freedmen. Why should the Negro prove an exception to all other people in like conditions? From all time it has been known that the first generation from enfranchised slaves have deteriorated to all appearance. Those who expected better things were disappointed. Examining into causes we find this effect clearly to be accounted for. The slave parent has never held the same place in relation to his offspring that the freeman holds. He had no authority—and the child soon learned that his parents and himself were mere chattles of the master. There was no home discipline. Enfranchisement made no change in respect to this. The parents, having no habits of exercising parental authority, never contracted any; nor could the child change its point of view simply because its parents were said to be free. As tothe young men and women, the sudden alteration in their conditions was enough to intoxicate them—all restraints removed and no sense of responsibility imposed. It took some generations to get affairs properly arranged, and running in homely order, from the novelty, confusion, excitement and disorder following sudden emancipation. But there is this, peculiar to the case of the Negro. If slavery caused men to look down upon people of their own race, color and blood with contempt, which followed their remotest posterity even at Rome, where the father could sell his son into servitude two or three times after enfranchisements, how much more brutal has been its influence where men of one color held those of another. The color forever remained to show that the unfortunate had been or might have been a serf. Under the narrowing and provincializing influence of our Southern slavery, this debasing pride of our nature has been all-powerful. The slave has been made free and an equal citizen of the great republic. But your blind prejudice, your scorn of man and contempt of God's creation, your besotted narrowness places a stain and eternal brand upon the man with colored skin, the representative of more than two thirds of the human race. You have done all that is possible to discourage him and close every avenue of life before him. Your ill-treatment has naturally enraged your victim. None but the few nobler characters can preserve their own self-respect under it. You have for ages done all in your power to lower them and make them as outcasts of humanity and you complain of them because they are humiliated by it. Let us rejoice that their own pride of race is coming to the rescue of the rising generation among them. Great men and women are among and of them as examples. Their race destiny is one ward and upward. Inspired by living this they will become as the elect of their race, foreordained to plant the empire of their race over one-half of the earth's aeas. The Hon. Alexsmart J. Jones has become drunk on his own greatness since he was elected Drainage Trustee, and they say that Mr. Jones believes that he will be re-elected without the aid of the Irish and the "Nigger" vote. Our neighbor, Lawyer Albert B. George, fell through the side-walk last Monday evening and skinned his shins and ruffled his temper considerably. His new blue suit is at the tailor's now. THE BROAD AX. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Farmers, Catholics, Protestants, Knights of Labor, Indians, Mormons, Republicans, Priests, or any one can have their say, so long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. With nine presidential tickets in the field the average voter ought to be able to pick out something that will harmonize with his complexion. Intense heat never seems to be the aligest bar to smoking, though just wha a man should want to carry a little fire with him is beyond most of us. Molakhamed-Dowleh, the new Persian representative at Washington, was born and bred a soldier. He entered military service at the age of eleven and did not take up diplomatic life until he was twenty-five years old. What little reform gets into Turkey usually slips in by the back door. Report has it that the only dynamo now in Constantinople passed the custom-house as a washing-machine; and thus the feelings of the authorities were spared. A rifle range of 1,100 yards is to be erected near Gettys station, Portsmouth, Va., on the Seaboard Air Line railroad. It is to be built expressly for the marines stationed at the navy yard, who will this summer take turns at the target. It is the intention to make expert marksmen of the men, so that they will become as proficient in the use of firearms as their brethren in the army. The commercial treaty between the United States and Italy, just ratified by the Chamber of Deputies of the latter country admits into our ports from Italy, at the reduced rates provided in section 3 of the Dingley act, the articles therein enumerated, including brandies, wines and works of art. We look for a large increase in the importation of Italian works of art. Charles Booth, a careful student of social conditions, says that "the unemployed are, as a class, a selection from the unfit; and on the whole, those most in want are the most unfit." Of course, no employer can afford to pay a man for doing poor work. Unfitness may be either a misfortune or a fault. In either case, society suffers, and must learn how to prevent the increase of defective members by making industrial training a part of general education. Russia's czarina has organized an association of Russian women in reduced circumstances, who are almost constantly employed for embroidery for ecclesiastical purposes or for court dresses. The czar generally buys the altar cloths and vestments to give to churches and thus a market is created for this branch of needlecraft. Queen Emma of Holland has also a school of woman embroideresses, who wrought the young queen's coronation robe and also some of her evening dresses. Before Jan. 1, 1967, France is going to spend $95,367,200 in increasing her navy. The scheme proposes the construction of six 14,865-ton battleships, five 12,600-ton cruisers, twenty-eight 305-ton torpedo destroyers and an unstated number of submarine torpedo boats, for which the sum of $13,660,000 has been set aside. The French navy is the first to possess submarine boats really worthy of the name, that is to say, able under certain conditions to discharge successfully the torpedoes with which they are armed against hostile vessels, either anchored or in motion. Milwaukee, famous for its beer, may now claim distinction as being the "German city" of the United States. There are more Germans in Milwaukee in proportion to its population than in any other city. The percentage of population is 66, and Hoboken is a close second with 57 per cent. New York has only 38 per cent and Chicago 37 per cent. Boston is at the bottom of the list, with a German population of only 7 per cent of the total. Detroit, Buffalo, Cleveland, Newark, Cincinnati, and Jersey City have larger percentages of Germans in their populations than either New York or Chicago. One of the most honored and conspicuous figures in the public life of Great Britain during the last half century was Lord Playfair, of whom a sketch appears in the North American Review. The vast sanitary improvements which have taken place in England within thirty years and the evolution of the whole system of scientific and technical instruction are due to Playfair more than to any other man. He originally suggested the adoption of open half-penny letters, now known as "post cards," and he was largely instrumental in suggesting the basis of an equitable agreement between Great Britain and America when President Cleveland's Venezuelan message had brought the two countries into dangerous antagonism. IRISH IN AMERICA Industrially the foreign element in America has been very important, says Ainslee's Magazine. More than ninety per cent of the immigrants who have come and are coming to this country are industrious and sober. They come to better their fortunes, and they set about doing it with great energy. The railroads and great public works in this country used to be built by Irish laborers. I am speaking in general terms. Without them we would not have been able to make the great progress which justifies us in believing that our growth in wealth during the past thirty years is more marvelous than anything the world has previously seen. But the Irish have found other occupations, in which they can gratify their gregarious instincts, develop their wonderful talent for political organization, and in large and small ways enjoy the independence to spend and to accumulate which was denied to them for so long at home. They have therefore settled in great measure in the cities and taken up the occupations that in such places are open to them. These occupations range all the way from street sweeping to millionaire financiering, and include cab driving, car driving, being porters, barkeepers, clerks, merchants, doctors, lawyers and editors. As professional politicians they have had no peers in the history of the world. They may be said to have a genius for politics. And the Irish who had not flocked to the cities are doing remarkably well. They are farmers all over the country, and their success in the North Atlantic division of the country, on farms that were no longer profitable under native management, has been most notable. As husbandmen they are frugal without being niggardly. Their remarkable political strength is due to the fact that they have kept together when it came to voting more consistently than any other people. Thackeray says somewhere, his observation being of the Irish in London, that there never was an Irishman so poor that he did not have another Irishman who looked to him for enjoyment and support. This was a tribute to their loyalty, their friendliness and generosity. Japanese Family Dwelling. Tokio Cor. Chicago Record: There is a home here where five generations live under the same roof in perfect harmony. The family is that of Mr. Kinyemon Arai of Matsunoki, Unememura, Gumma prefecture, who has just entered on his 93d year and is still hale and hearty. So is his wife Naka, who is of the same venerable age. Equally healthy and prosperous are their eldest son, Kakunosuke, and his spouse, who are respectively 68 and 67. Then comes their grandson, Kennosuke, 46 years old, and his wife, Asa, younger by two years. Twenty-six and 24 are the ages of their great-grandson, Ipmatsu, and his life's partner, Toki, respectively, from whose union have sprung a healthy, growing boy of 4 and a baby girl. The villagers say that the atmosphere of love, affection and weneration which envelopes this happy family is idyllic. Shirking a Disagreeable Job The last time Quanah Parker, the ruler of the Comanches, was in Washington the commissioner of Indian affairs tried to teach him that the thing to do was to discard six of his wives and cleave to the seventh, registering her as his permanent spouse. Quanah listened solmenly to the lecture and then began to ask questions through the interpreter. He does not often admit that he can talk English. He asked if it was intended that he should tell the discarded squaws that they must go. The commissioner said that was the intention. Quanah pondered a few moments and then, turning to the commissioner, blurted forth: "You tell um!" Ghetto Pet Is Killed Dick, the prize donkey of the ghetto, is dead, says the Chicago Inter Ocean. He had courted death for years past on the railroad tracks at the Sixteenth street crossing and had many escapes. Yesterday the prediction of many came true. Dick was struck by a Calumet and Chicago Terminal train and killed instantly. The donkey was a general pet in the ghetto, and for years had been owned by Mrs. Mary Toomey, a widow of No. 108 West Fifteenth street. The long-eared animal was known to the residents for miles around, and it became noted long ago for its hatred for policemen or anybody wearing brass buttons and a club. Hotel Eric-a-Brac Sold The contents of Willard's hotel, Washington, are being sold at auction, and that venerable and historic structure will be torn down this summer and replaced with a new $2,000,000 building, with modern conveniences. It is expected to be one of the finest hotels in the world. Russia's Czar has an income of £200 per hour, the Sultan £170, the Emperor of Austria £100, the Kaiser £90, the king of Italy £66, Queen Victoria the same, the French president £50, and the king of the Belgians £17. Cactus as Fire Barrier. In southern France successful efforts have been made to arrest forest fires by growing the juicy cactus plants in open spaces separating the sections of the forests. EDDY HITSMKINLEY ROOSEVELT SAYS NOTHING ABOUT PARTY POLICY. Is Afraid of the Record Made by the Republican Administration and Will Not Defend It—Would Rather Talk of Other Things. That condition which Mr. Bryan warned his party friends against, when he pleasantly said, it is undesirable to nominate a ticket in which the candidate for first and second place may find it necessary to enter into a joint debate with one another, appears to have already developed an illustration in the case of the gentleman nominated for president and vice president by Mark Hanna's convention. Just before he left on his trip to Oklahoma, Candidate Roosevelt gave out an interview in which he pitched into all violations of the civil service law. His opening declaration reads thus: "I know that no republic can permanently endure, when its politics are corrupt and base, and the spoils system, the application in political life of the degrading doctrine that to the victors belong the spoils, produces corruption and degradation." This is bringing Mr. McKinley, Mr. Roosevelt's running mate, to book with a vengeance for going back on his oft repeated declaration that he would "take no step backward" in civil service reform, by removing the civil service fence from around more than 10,000 offices, previously filled by the merit system, and leaving open to the occupancy of hungry spoilsmen, in order to help Mark Hanna carry the Ohio election last fall for the Republican ticket. Again Candidate Roosevelt inserts the knife into the head of the presidential ticket, and draws its blade sweepingly across the abdomen of the man who bosses the Republican party, in the following fashion: "Presidents Arthur, Harrison and Cleveland have all desired to see the service extended and the law well administered." How about President McKinley? Candidate Roosevelt is ominously silent as to the record of his running mate in the civil service reform business. Once more he says: "The spoils-mongers and the spoils-hunter invariably breed the bribe-taker and the bribe-giver, the embezzler of public funds, and the corrupter of voters." No one at all conversant with recent political history can read the last paragraph without interpreting it as a depiction of Hanna's election methods, the tactics he employed in getting into the senate, and his blackmailing postmasters last year out of corruption funds for the Ohio election when he employed Mr. Dick as his stool pigeon. Roosevelt's language likewise reads like a direct reference to the thievery of Hanna's friends Neely and Rathbone in Cuba. What is Teddy the Terror up to? Does he want to get even with Hanna for trying to prevent his nomination? Does he wish to knife McKinley this year so as to mount upon the Ohioan's political horse to the candidacy for president in 1904? Both these conclusions are strongly inferable from Roosevelt's remarkable utterances.—Kansas City Times. CRY OF WOLF WON'T WORK A recent cartoon in Puck pictures the street car riots in St. Louis and asserts that they are the realization of the anarchistic Chicago platform: Now, the cry of wolf was effective in 1896, but it is frayed at the elbows and run down at the heels this year. People have seen Bryan and have failed to discover the cloven hoof hidden in his ample boots, a tail curled beneath his sack coat, or horns sprouting from his head scantily covered with hair. They no longer believe that death and destruction follow in the wake of an enactment of Democratic laws. Surely a party that stands for every principle dear to the rounders of the republic is not going to tear the nation up by the roots and cast it into the sea. Some new "fake" must be tried this year. Puck, the New York Times and other mugwump papers that are screaming anarchy, are wasting their powder. It won't work again. But to take Puck's cartoon seriously for a moment. The Democratic party lost at the polls in 1896. If any national party is to be blamed for the labor troubles that have been so numerous during the present administration surely it cannot be blamed on the Democrats. Mr. McKinley takes credit for the large wheat crops. He ought by the same reasoning to bear the burden of the labor troubles. That such a cartoon is printed by a reputable paper shows the lengths to which partisanship will carry otherwise sane men. Evansville Courier. A. Political Fable. The Chicago Public draws attention to the fact (utterly ignored in the press dispatches, as nearly all essential facts usually are) that the great ice trust of New York, in which prominent politicians of both parties are deeply interested, rested not upon any power of organization, but upon a monopoly of the docks. If these had been free to all shippers, the trust would have been rendered impossible by competition. So it is with all trusts; they are made possible only by laws that foster monopoly of trade, transportation, and land. Abolish these, and no antitrust legislation would be needed. Editor Star. Reading the foregoing we rambled off into fable-land, thus: ("Trusts"-A Fable.) A certain householder once advertised for a watch-dog, and two of the fraternity responded. Now, one was a good dog and the other a bad dog. The good dog modestly stated his abilities; the bad dog claimed the place on the ground that his competitor was guilty of a serious crime. So the query was "What crime?" "The crime of having a flea on his tail, sir," replied the bad dog. "And you, of all creatures in the world, have the gall to raise an objection like that!" said the householder. "Why, you miserable cur, for that one flea on your friend's tail, you have a hundred to every square inch of your carcass, and not fleas only, but lice, maggots, ticks, and every kind of vermin under the sun. Out of my sight, you rascal, and thank your lucky stars I do not punish you as you deserve by handing you over to the poundman." So the contest ended. The bad dog, with many a cautious look behind, sneaked off home, whilst the good dog got the situation. This fable will be perfectly self-explanatory to those sensitive Republicans who are at present in such a dolorous mood over the discovery of a few tainted Democrats in 'the Ice Trust—San Francisco Star. OPINION OF THE PRESS. The same officeholders that induced the president to repudiate the promise that there should be "no backward step" with reference to civil service reform have dictated to him the personnel of the officeholding force of Cuba. It is not too much to say that the whole thing is part of one plan. Mr. Hanna and his machine found themselves limited as to spoils. There was not enough to go around. Demands for service rendered could not be gratified. And so the president was persuaded to repudiate the promise and took the "backward step." After this all was easy. There was not only warrant for filling the Cuban service and all our service in the dependencies with the henchmen and heelers of the spoilsmongers, but there was warrant for the overfilling of those places. The figures of the Cuban scandal that have come to light show the disproportionate number of officeholders foisted on that island, which in itself was scandalous.—Indianapolis News, Ind. We need no new government. We need no political platform. We need men to execute the laws. We need courts which will weigh out exact justice for rich and poor. We need a law which will prevent nefarious combinations of capital from planting their feet in one state for the purpose of choking the people of another. We need independent public enterprises, controlled by the people for their own benefit. But we will get these things only when our citizens become wise.—New York Journal, Dem. And now abideth Marcus, William and Teddy, but the greatest of these is Hanna.—Wichita (Kan.) Democrat. Blasphemous Tomfoolery. Much latitude must be given the proud American enthusiast once in every four years because he then exercises the proud privilege of a freeman in electing a ruler; and all sorts of extravagance in language may be excused, from the most solemn and funereal to the most tropically exuberant and hysterical. Few people are permitted to choose their own rulers and these few should be allowed to exercise their vocal chords to the fullest extent. But there is reason in all things and some of his admirers are going beyond all reason in their beslobbering eulogies of Roosevelt. The preachers have been so far the gravest offenders. Two gentlemen of the cloth have taken it upon themselves to liken the "hero of San Juan" to the "hero of Calvary" and one of these holy men has compared hoosevelt's life to the "businesslike" methods of Jesus. If this is anything at all it is blasphemous tomfoolery. Roosevelt has been honored and possibly may merit the honor but that does not entitle him to canonization or defication. Labor in the Cabinet: The Republican platform declared for a new cabinet officer—a minister of commerce. The Democrats also favor an increase in the president's judicial family. But they call for a secretary of labor. This difference shows the difference in attitude between the two parties. The Republicans look at economic questions from the side of the capitalists, the Democrats from the side of the workers. They hold that prosperity means the accumulation of vast wealth by the few. The Democrats believe that the welfare of the workers, the producers, is the foundation of general prosperity. A country is prosperous when the masses are contented, receiving a fair share of the products of their toll. Governments are for the benefit of the many and not of the few.—Evansville Courier. They Don't Straddle. From the Boston Herald: Justice Brewer of the United States supreme court spoke out with considerable freedom at the New England dinner in Chicago on Bunker Hill day. If his remarks, as is probable, were not intended to have a personal application, it is almost eneivable that they should be so interpreted. He said: "There were no milk and water men in New England. There were many things in their lives which lacked sweetness and grace. But there was that force and that steadiness which made them a power. They were men who did not know what it was to straddle. A man with his ear always to the ground to catch the rumbling of the people is not worth a snap of the fingers." The judge is a good speaker—a sensible and a thoughtful one, and one who is very apt to be instructive in what he says. He is not burdened by the weight of the ermine, either, when he gets out of the court atmosphere. Women live by convention, men in spite of it. DAVIS A DEMOCRAT NOW "I stand upon this platform and support with you William Jennings Bryan." With these words Webster Davis joined the Democratic party. His declaration was made in the Kansas City convention hall in the presence of 20,000 people. He was given an ovation second only to that which greeted the presentation of the name of William Jennings Bryan for president. The delegates became fairly delirious with joy when in tones of triumph, as though he had fought a battle within himself and won, he exclaimed: "I stand upon this platform and support with you William Jennings Bryan." Missouri started the demonstration. Her guidon was raised high and beneath it such stalwarts as William J. Stone, Dave Ball, John A. Knott, Thomas T. Crittenden, Jr., Ed. Butler and John A. Carroll gathered. They gave an old-time Missouri yell, and then the demonstration began. Banners were hurled from side to side, flags by the thousand fluttered, 20,000 people cheered and cheered and cheered. The band also joined in. It played "America," and the people who had tired of cheering joined in singing the grand old patriotic hymn. Missouri's guidon was rushed from one end of the arena to the other. It was followed by the guidon of every other delegation. Prince David of Hawaii became as excited as his American brethren. He shouted, he cheered, and no doubt cried, so great was his enthusiasm. The demonstration continued for five minutes. It was revived a moment later when, with a great burst of feeling, he exclaimed: "The masses of the American people stand for the blessed idea of liberty, justice and equality of rights." This time the delegates rose to their feet in a mass. There was not a laggard to be seen. All frantically waved flags and shouted until their voices rebelled. This time the band played "Dixie." The spectators apparently became as frenzied as the delegates. Among the latter Richard Croker was conspicuous. First he waved his flag. Then he clapped his hands together, and finally he shouted and cheered lustily. Throughout the demonstrations Missouri's gifted son stood like a statue although his eyes flashed and the muscles of his face twitched convulsively. Once he raised his hands in an attitude of supplication, bowing his head in unison with the gesture. Then came the magnificent peroration. Again the convention went wild. The Missouri delegation rushed to the platform and at its steps waited for him. The great men of the Democratic party on the rostrum were welcoming him into the fold. He was finally pulled away from them and to the arena he was hurried. Hon. William J. Stone, Missouri's greatest Democrat, seized him in his arms. "Well done, my boy, well done!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with emotion. "God bless you!" Tears coursed from Mr. Davis' eyes and down his cheeks. Another delegate pinned a Missouri delegate's badge upon his coat. Again a great cheer went up. The Missourians danced about like Comanches on the war path. The band struck up "The Star-Spangled Banner," and 10,000 people joined in singing the apostrophe to liberty. Then the Missouri delegation, with Mr. Davis in the van, headed a procession. Up and down the arena they marched to the music alternately of "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and "Dixie." At last nature demanded a rest, and as the last exultant cheer died away Webster Davis sank into a chair in the space reserved for the Missouri delegation. "A Democrat at last," he said. "That platform is good enough and strong enough for any true American to stand upon." Passed a Painful Subject Springfield, Mass., Republican: It is our opinion that, with all its splendor, the Republican convention of 1900 has a fatal lack, which appears nowhere more clearly than in the brilliant speeches of its two chairmen. The conscience, the idealism, the glorious fidelity to human rights, which are now embodied by Hoar, Boutwell, Edmunds and the rest, are not there. The materialism of Hanna, the cynical political ethics of Lodge, the swashbuckler fervor of Roosevelt—all these are there, and they dominate everything. It is not surprising that the proceedings are described as lacking in enthusiasm. Nor is it strange that the great apostacy of the republic in the far East is left almost to a footnote in the platform, while the convention orators hurriedly pass the painful subject by. Was Pledged by Proxy. An odd story which may or may not be true is that told of the Marquis of Londonderry, Great Britain's new postmaster-general. Before he succeeded to his father's peerage he stood for parliament in the Irish County Down, and was elected as a Home Ruler. When he subsequently voted against Home Rule and was charged with bad faith, he said that he had never pledged himself to support that cause. It subsequently turned out that a practical joker who resmbled the candidate, had visited County Down previous to the parliamentary elections and promised the Irish Nationalists that he would support them on all questions affecting the welfare of Ireland. The hoax was discovered too late to undeceive the Home Rulers, who acknowledged that they had been sold. May Soon be a King Because of his recent expression of sympathy for Great Britain in her trouble in South Africa, King Oscar, of Sweden and Norway, may be requested by his cabinet to abdicate his throne on June 16, which is the birthday of Crown Prince Gustaf. Prince Gustaf is the heir apparent to the throne and would succeed Oscar. He represents a political party diametrically opposed to that which supports [Illustration of a military officer in uniform]. CROWN PRINCE GUSTAF. the aged monarch. Gustaf is the most unpopular member of the royal family. If the selection of a king were left to the people the choice would undoubtedly fall on Prince Karl, the third son of Oscar II. Gustaf is very radical in his conceptions of the correct policy toward Norway, and it is known that he is bitterly opposed to the late action of the King in recalling Swedish officers from the sister country at the request of the Norwegians. The masses in Sweden are all for the Boers and the King's recent expression of sympathy for England has aroused popular feeling. CARE OF A GUN. Some Practical Advice From an Old Hunter. A veteran hunter lays this down as a point which must be carefully attended to: Never under any circumstances lay away your gun at night without cleaning it. Never mind how tired you are, attend to it at once. There should be no 'next day' about it." Not a few of the older hunters would profit by accepting this advice. The veteran quoted above says he got this idea from his father, who loved his guns and dogs almost as well as he loved his children. The old man gave his boy a single barreled muzzle loader, which was for many a day the youngster's treasure of treasures, and was never allowed to get rusty. Before being put away for the winter it was carefully cleaned and oiled and was once in a while taken down and examined. If a speck of rust appeared anywhere it was at once removed. After an outing among wild pigeons, squirrel or grouse he removed the barrel from the stock, swabbed it out with hot water and wiped it out with a clean rag. Then he fired a little powder, just to be sure that no moisture was left, after which an oil rag was used assiduously. Then stock and barrel were rejoined and the weapon was put away for the night. The breech-loader is much less troublesome, but the same principle obtains in both cases. By using care such as is indicated this hunter has for fourteen years kept a gun in first class condition, though it has done a great deal of work. In New York's Chinatown Echoes of the boxer troubles in China are being heard in New York's Chinatown. Of the Chinese who come to this country only a very small proportion have any intention of making it their permanent abiding place. To them the American is still a "foreign devil" to be despised and hated, though regarded with a salutary fear. Of course, any indication of ill-feeling toward the Americans would bring down swift and condign punishment, so the residents of Pell and Doyer streets conduct themselves with making matters unpleasant for their fellows who are known to be in sympathy with American ideas.—New York Sun Largest Dog in the World. We see from the Vermont Phoenix that Nero, owned by Wayne Bailey of Rutland, is the largest canine in the world. He weighs nearly 300 pounds, his neck measures 30 inches, and from tip to tip he measures six feet five and one-half inches. We remember being introduced many years ago, in a Berlin cafe, to what was said to be the largest dog in Berlin, and perhaps in Germany, which, we think, must have been nearly or quite as large as the animal described. As we sat at our little table, he came up and lapped our face with his huge tongue, and appeared to be good as well as great. Our Dumb Animals. Lobster Salad Pick the meat from a can of lobster or from a two-pound boiled lobster into fine flakes; pile onto a dish and cover with this dressing: Beat three egg yolks, add one teaspoon salt, speck cayenne pepper, one tablespoon melted butter, two-thirds cup hot vinegar; then add one teaspoon mustard mixed with a little milk; when boiling stir in one cup milk; beat to smooth paste; pour over meat and let become cold before garniabing with parsley, lemon quarters and lobstar claws. COLORADO VS. SWITZERLAND. Switzerland, "The playground of Europe," is visited annually by over 15,000 American tourists and invalids. Why? While the Alps have isolated peaks such as Mont Blanc (15,781 feet), and the Matterhorn (14,836 feet), the mean elevation of the highest Alpine chain is from only 8,000 to 9,000 feet. Colorado possesses more than 120 peaks over 13,500 feet in altitude, of which no fewer than thirty-five peaks range from 14,000 feet upward. In the whole of Europe, there are not over twelve mountain peaks of note. The highest village in Europe is Avers Platz in Switzerland (7,500 feet); the highest inhabited point in Europe is the Hospice of St. Bernard in Switzerland (8,200 feet). In Colorado the mining town of Leadville, with 15,000 inhabitants, is 10,200 feet above sea level; other mining camps are still higher and some gold and silver mines are worked at an altitude of over 12,-000 feet. The highest wagon road in Europe is said to be the Stelvio Road in Switzerland (9,170 feet). In Colorado the railroads cross the crest of the continent at Fremont Pass (11,328 feet), Marshall Pass (10,852 feet) and Tennessee Pass (10,433). Switzerland does not possess, even in the famous St. Gothard line, any railroad engineering surpassing, if equaling, these. There are wagon roads over numerous passes in Colorado ranging from 12,000 feet upwards, the highest being Mosquito Pass (13,700 feet). In Switzerland the cog-railroad from Vitznau to the summit of the Rigi Kulm (5,900 feet) has a length of four and a half miles, in which the ascent is 4,072 feet. In Colorado the cog-railroad from Manitou to the summit of Pike's Peak (14,147 feet) has a length of eight and three-quarter miles, in which the ascent is 8,100 feet, or an average of 846 feet per mile, the maximum grade being 1,320 feet. One class of Switzerland's finest scenery is along the Via Mala, the Schyn Pass and Urnerloch. In Colorado, the Canon of the Arkansas with the Royal Gorge, the Black Canon of the Gunnison, the Canon of the Rio de las Animas, the Canon of the Grand River and others, are all much longer, quite as grand as and more varied in character than the best passes in Switzerland. The walls of the Canons of the Grand River, the Gunnison and the Arkansas rise to a sheer height of more than 2,000 feet. As Colorado can be reached by at least one railroad—the Burlington-In one night from either Chicago or St. Louis, it is hard to understand why more Americans do not travel West instead of East in search of health and pleasure. Unhealthfulness of Assam The extraordinary unhealthiness of some parts of Assam is fully detailed in a recent report. In the Surma valley, which is estimated to contain about 2,500,000 people, there were only 75,000 births in 1898, but 94,000 deaths. Also in the Assam valley, there were only 71,031 birth and 85 deaths. Are You Using Allen's Foot-Ence? Are You Using Allen's Foot-Ease? It is the only cure for Swollen, Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions. Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. Life is often but a dream to a young man until experience treads on his corns and wakes him up. The Pinkham Record is a proud and peerless record. It is a record of cure, of constant conquest over obstinate ills of women; ills that deal out despair; suffering that many women think is woman's natural heritage; disorders and displacements that drive out hope. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures these troubles of women, and robs menstruation of its terrors. No woman need be without the safest and surest advice, for Mrs. Pinkham counsels women free of charge. Her address is Lynn, Mass. Can any woman afford to ignore the medicine and the advice that has cured a million women? Use Certain Corn Cure. Price, 15c. if afflicted with more eyes, use Thompson's Eye Water PISO'S CURE FOR WOMEN'S AILLE TAILS. Berkshire Hyrum, Boston Good. This is them. Bark by drummers. CONSUMPTION A LEADER OF WOMEN. THE WIFE OF SENATOR FAIRBANKS OF INDIANA. Her Recent Elevation to Directorship a Compliment to a Learned and Reafined Woman—Was Calm in the Recent Storm. One of the new officers of the General Federation of Women's clubs is Mrs Charles W Fairbanks, wife of the United States senator from Indiana. She was elected director at the recent Milwaukee biennial. In her own city—Indianapolis—Mrs Fairbanks is accounted an all-around club woman. She is the founder of the Fortnightly Literary Club, an organization of several hundred women. As the vicepresident general of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Indiana she is conspicuous among the patriotic women of the country. As a member of the Contemporary Club, the leading mixed club in Indianapolis, and a worker in the Art Association, she is also well known in her state. When in Washington with her husband she affiliated with the women's clubs in the national capital. In appearance Mrs. Fairbanks is unusually prepossessing, having that indefinable stamp of a gracious and refined woman. As one of the few women who sat through the stormy sessions of the club woman's convention M Y MRS. C. W. FAIRBANKS. in Milwaukee with a serene smile on her face she deserves "honorable mention." ONLY ONE WAY To Entertain Men from the City Visiting in the Country. Women make a great mistake when they try to "entertain" men who visit them for a Sunday, says the New York Tribune. Business men, when they go out to the country at this season of the year, simply love to do nothing at all—to be allowed to sit under green trees and talk, or not talk, as they feel inclined; or, if they wish exercise, to take it in the way that suits them best. To proposed drives, games, and other entertainments in which a guest feels bound to acquiesce out of courtesy is often a sheer cruelty to a tired man, who would so much enjoy a couple of days in the country if he were let alone by his overzealous hostess. "Did you enjoy your visit to the Z.'s?" was asked of a clubman who had just returned to town after a few days' outing. "Not at all," was the decided answer; "I had a beastly time. They kept me going every minute. I hate driving, and Mrs. Z. took me all over the country in her trap. Sunday evening I was taken to the M.'s for dinner and put between two young women at the table whom I did not know. Mr. Z., who is a golf flend, insisted upon my playing the game, which I detest. If they had only let me alone I should have been happy, for they have a lovely place and particularly good food, and I like Mr. and Mrs. M. very much, but they used me up completely, and I wouldn't go again for a good deal." Holy-Water Sprinklers. This picture shows three natives of the Lao States, in Indo-China, on the day of their great annual fete. This fete is celebrated when the waters of the River Mekong begin to rise at the commencement of the rainy season. Prayers are offered up to Buddha to send sufficient rain to flood the rice COVER ABOUT TO BLESS HOUSES. fields, and so produce abundant crops. These prayers over, the natives arm themselves with the branches of a sacred tree, and having dipped them into the river they then proceed through the village, blessing each house as they go. One of these men, it will be seen, has downed a mask, thinking, perhaps, that this will render the business more effectual and possibly frighten away those nasty evil spirits which are always at hand to frustrate all that is good. BIG ENGINE IS SPEEDY. Special Train of Colorado Excursionists Traits New Locomotive Railway men of all classes are watching with much interest the tests of the "1200 series" of engines of the Rock Island road, the largest running out of Chicago in passenger service. Engine No. 1201 was given its first severe test for power and speed last week. The patrons of the Rock Island's first excursion to Colorado occupied fourteen of the, largest and heaviest coaches. This was enough for two trains to be pulled by ordinary passenger engines of the day, considering the speed required. The big engine did all that was expected of it and more. Between Chicago and Rock Island it pulled that train of fourteen coaches with ease on schedule time, and when called on for a little extra effort developed a speed of over 72 miles an hour. Engines of that class will haul all the special trains which will be used by the Rock Island in its series of Colorado excursions, at the rate of one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. Three more excursions will be given, leaving here July 9, July 17 and August 1. The departing time of the special trains will be 4:45 p. m., but on the dates named excursion tickets will also be honored on all regular trains. The special trains to be used are high class throughout. Through dining car service is provided and the run from Chicago to Colorado is made with only one night on the road. Excursion rates will be made to Colorado and Utah from all points on the line of the Rock Island between the Missouri River and Chicago.—Chicago Inter-Ocean. We Signs No Statements Mr. Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister, makes more speeches and grants more interviews than any other diplomat at Washington. But Mr. Wu knows his business. He issues no signed statements. The newspapers and magazines have tried him for matter over his name, and have found his impossible. The minister shakes his head at the first suggestion of anything of the kind and he sticks. "It might offend my government," he says. "But you grant the interview," is argued. "Ah!" replied the minister, "the reporter is responsible." "You make speeches. How can you explain them, if your government objects to what you have said?" "The reporters make mistakes," said Minister Wu, with a broad smile. Then he added: "If my name is signed, there can be no explanation."—Washington Letter St. Louis Globe-Democrat. A Brilliant Program. With the matinee on Sunday, July 15th, the program of entertainment at the Masonic Temple Theatre will offer the best, the newest, the brightest and the most entertaining array of performers and the most interesting list of acts yet presented at this successful resort. The stellar features will be Belle Davis and Will A. McConnell. The latter is a man of vast experience in managerial fields, but is just making his debut in vaudeville. Pearl Andrews, the charming mimic, and the Juggling Johnsons, who present the most beautiful exhibition of fancy club swinging ever seen on the stage, are also booked. No more varied and attractive list of diversions has been offered at any vaudeville theatre in Chicago for months. The August Delineator. In the lazy days of mid-summer, when bodily and mental energy are at their lowest ebb, the chief demand is to be entertained, and this has been well considered in preparing the August number of The Delineator. In the fiction presented, three more diverse styles could hardly be imagined. Francis Lynde's story of Love and Adventure, with the scene laid in Colorado, is in his happiest vein. Cornelia Atwood Pratt's dainty sketch, "Clothes and the Woman," is one that has a telling title, as every woman will confess; while the Oberlin Tales—stories founded upon college experiences in Oberlin, Ohio—charm by their very naturalness. Mon Buried 5,000 People Frederick Hyland of Wexford, Ireland, who died recently at the age of 85, had a remarkable record in his vocation. For sixty years he was an undertaker, and during that time he buried over 5,000 people. Ladies Can Wear Shoes One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder. It makes tight or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and bunions. All druggists and shoe stores, 25e. Trial package FREE by mail. Address Allen S. Olmsted. Le Roy, N.Y. Electricity for Home Workshops. A project recently set on foot in Hungary to supply electric power in small quantities to home workshops in the vicinity of Budapest has received the sanction of the Hungarian Diet. A French journal asserts that half of the suicides are caused by losses incurred at horse races. A New Romantic Novelist. The Century Co. announces the discovery of a new romantic novelist in a young New Yorker, Miss Bertha Runkle, whose maiden effort is to be The Century's leading piece of fiction for the next eight months, beginning in the August number. It is described as a dramatic romance of love and adventure, and is entitled "The Helmet of Navarre." The scene is Paris during the siege by Henry of Navarre, and the action occupies but four days of the week preceding the Sunday when Henry entered the city to give his adhesion to the Catholic church and accept its ecclesiastical rites. The story is full of vigorous action, and the plot is said to be fascinating. 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ALL DRUGGISTS To any needy mortal suffering from bowel troubles and too poor to buy CASCARETS we will send a box free. Address Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York, mentioning advertisement and paper. Cheap Excursions to Colorado, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, Utah, will leave Chicago, June 20; July 9 and 17, and August 1st, via GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE. Rate of one regular fare, plus $2, for round trip. Return limit October 31st, 1900. Special trains one night to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo, will leave Chicago at 4:45 p. m. Tickets will also be good on regular trains. For full information and free book, "COLORADO THE MAGNIFICENT," address John Sebastian, G. P. A., Chicago. Napkins in Telephone Booths. In Vienna telephone booths are furnished with napkins, bearing the inscription, 'Wipe, if you please.' The napkins are changed frequently, and this undoubtedly serves to keep the mouthpieces of the transmitters in good sanitary condition. 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During the winter most people spend nearly all their time in warm, stuffy houses or offices or workshops. Many don't get as much exercise as they ought, and everybody knows that people gain weight in winter. As a rule it is not sound weight, but means a lot of flabby fat and useless, rotting matter staying in the body when it ought to have been driven out. But the liver was overburdened, deadened—stopped work. There you are, with a dead liver, and spring is the time for resurrection. Wake up the dead! Get all the filth out of your system, and get Homesekers' Excursions via Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad On the first and third Tuesdays of July and August the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad will place on sale Home-seeker's excursion tickets to various points in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas. One Fare (plus $2.00) for the round trip. Tickets are limited on going trip fifteen days from date of sale with stopover privileges in Homeseeker's territory. Returning tickets are limited twenty-one days from date of sale. Remember that we now have in service a new wide vestibuled train between Chicago and Waco and Fort Worth, Texas, leaving Chicago daily at 1:50 p. m. Through Pullman sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars. For further particulars call on or address any agent Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad, or C. L. Stone, G. P. & T. A., Chicago. When a thief has no opportunity for stealing, he considers himself an honest man.—Talmud. Good Temper Is a Jewel. Preserve it, as well as your clothes, by using Maple City Self Washing Soap. A rural editor says the lay of the hen lays all over that of the poet. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Char. H. Flitcher In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA THE GENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. W. N. U. CHICAGO, NO. 29, 1900. When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. IVER lives, but he's a dead WILLIAM J. BRYAN OF NEBRASKA. FOR VICE PRESIDENT, ADLAI E. STEVENSON OF ILLINOIS. CHIPS The trolley party Tuesday was a big success. Miss Gusie Brent left for Washington, D. C., last Tuesday, over the B. Q. Rev. Dr. L. A. Murray, of Indianapolis, has assumed charge of Bethel church. A reception was tendered Rev, J. M. Townsend at Quinn Chapel last Thursday night. Mrs. Lane, 4952 Dearborn street, has returned to her home from Provident Hospital. Mrs. J. F. McKinney, 5119 Armour avenue, presented her husband with a fine son last Saturday. Thomas Gahan, Esq., member of the Democratic National Committee, has removed to his new home, 4519 Grand boulevard. Mrs. Laura Anderson, wife of Policeman John Anderson, died at her late residence, 3724 Dearborn street, last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Anderson, a native of Louisville, Ky., and one of Kentucky's handsomest daughters. W. E. Carlmore, of Carlmore, Hight & Carson, dealers in wines, liquors and cigars, 120 51st street, does not blow quite as loud as some other Afro-Americans whom we are acquainted with, but he believes in patronizing newspapers published in the interest of the race. Tuesday night Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, 5040 Armour avenue, entertained a few of their chosen friends in a social manner, the following were present: Mrs. L. A. Davis, Dr. Anna R. Cooper, Mrs. Lizzie Miller, Miss Amelia Scott, Dr. Joseph Jeffery, J. Frank Miller and Dr. W. H. Davis. At the recent graduation exercise of the Catholic university of America, Washington. D. C., colored graduate, Francis De Sales Smith, on receiving his diploma, conferring the degree of Master of Science, from the hands of Cardinal Gibbons, the entire assemblage broke in enthusiastic applause. Ex. In the resignation or refusal of the Hea. Jesse Sherwood to continue to serve on the Board of Education, that body has lost one of its best and hardest working members. Mr. Sherwood was ever ready to serve all the people and the colored people have always found in him one of their best and truest friends. Six young Negro girls were recently received in the Order of the Holy Family, Catholics, at New Orleans, and had conferred upon them the white veil of the order. The black veil was bestowed upon Sister Mary Alexis, Miss Amelia Eaglan, of rGand Coteau, La., and Sister Mary Sebastin, Miss Christine Victor, of Galverston, Texas.—Ex. It was decided Tuesday at a meeting of the Democratic County Committee, to divide the city and county up into twelve districts and to open headquarters in each district and ward for the purpose of more completely organizing the forces, the distribution of literature and to get out not only the full Democratic vote, but all doubtful voters. J. R. Clifford, editor of the Martinsburg, W. Virginia, Pioneer Press, who is acknowledged to be one of the brightest Afro-American journalists in the country, has broke loose from the grand old party of slavery and polygamy and ha with his paper, will support Cbl. Wm. J. Bryan for President, and in doing so has set The Lexington Standard and many other Hanna-McKinley organs howling mad. The Broad Ax is greatly pleased over the re-appointment of the Hon. Thos. Gallagher as a member of the Board of Education, and Mayor Harrison showed his good horse sense by not passing him by. The Mayor made other excellent selection in the persons of Edward Tilden, who is the treasurer for Libby, McNeill and Libby, and Mr. Edward F. Rowland, who is a thorough business man. One year ago The Colored American, the Indianapolis Freeman and the New York Age were ripping, snorting and prancing around on their hind legs, while they were engaged in railing against President McKinley and his treatment of the Negro. But at that time we stated that these supposed leaders of the race would be in line for the advance agent of prosperity in 1900, and sure enough they are in line and are perfectly willing to crawl in the dust and fall down at the feet of President McKinley and Rough Riding Mouth Roosevelt, because he favored "blowing the heads off the 'Nigger' soldiers at El Caney, and San Juan Judge Simon P. Shope, of the law firm of Shope, Mathis and Barrett, Title and Trust building, 100 Washington street, has dressed himself up in a bran new pair of britches, which he intends to wear during his vacation. The Judge is a pleasant gentleman and he belongs to the old school of Jeffersonian Democracy. He is a reader of The Broad Ax and there is a great contrast between him and a lot of the jackersnipes who pretend to be the whole thing. Assistant City Treasurer Theodore Hohenadel, has forwarded to us a letter from Mrs. Sarah Robinson, No. 2 Richter Court Line street, Charleston, South Carolina, who is anxious to learn of the whereabouts of Adam Horn or Holmes, who is supposed to have conducted a barbar shop in this city. Any one knowing whether he is still alive or dead will confer a great favor upon Mr. Hohenadel by informing him and also upon Mrs. Robinson, whose address is given above. Mr. Alex J. Jones is conceited enough to think that if he is not elected Drainage Trustee, that the water in the canal will all dry up. But we do not claim to know a great deal, nevertheless it is our opinion that there are a few men on this earth who know a little bit more than Mr. Jones and they do not consider themselves great big little white angels or gods like Mr. Jones, neither are they looney enough to believe that the water in the Drainage canal will dry up and disappear in case they should pass away. A large number of women members of the Phyllis Wheatly Club, and their friends picnicked at Washington Park Thursday. A royal good time was had by all who attended. A very fine 4 o'clock dinner was served, and those who sat down to dinner felt greatly pleased in being able to be there and participate in all the features of the picnic and enjoy the beautiful scenes of the park. President L. A. Davis and her assistants deserve much praise for plaining and carrying out this very enjoyable picnic. We reverentially and respectfully ask that Brother Taylor tell us through the columns of The Broad Ax something about the great Negro Democratic convention which was scheduled for Kansas City last week. Evidently its magnitude was too much for the associated press. - The Enterprise, Omaha, Neb. Sister and Brother Mohammitt. If you both will peruse The Broad Ax of July 7th you will find a full account of the proceedings of the Negro National Democratic League, and if you are not satisfied with it, then we take pleasure in referring you to The Kansas City Times and the other papers of that city, which contained full reports of its proceedings. THE BROAD AX. Published Weekly, will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, priests, insidels, farmers, single taxers, Republicans, Knights of Labor, or any one else can have their say, as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One year ..... $2.00 Six months ..... 1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX, 5040 Armour avenue. Chicago. Julius F. Taylor Editor and Publisher. Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, Assistant Editor. (Entered at the postoffice, Chicago, Ill., as second class matter.) There are colored soldiers in the National Guard of the District of Columbia, and the summer encampment this year will be held in Gaithersburg, Md., instead of Leesburg, Va., because of the separate coach law in the latter state. Ninety Per Cent Killed by Bite. The rifle is responsible for nearly 90 per cent of the killed and wounded in modern warfare. In the Franco-German war it was estimated, that 6,969 Germans were killed by rifle bullets, and only 965 by military fire. The last remaining relic of the first railway in London has just disappeared. It was built in 1801, and ran between Wandsworth and Croydon, motor power being provided by horses. Punishment for Bad News. According to the ancient practice of oriental monarchs, the Chinese emperor rewards those who bring him good news, and punishes those who bring bad news. Rivers Enter Sea Beneath. Recent studies of the ocean bottom near the coast line of continents have shown that rivers of considerable size sometimes enter the sea beneath the surface. THL. HARRISON 51. Thomas F. Scully, Attorney at Law, 70 Clark Street, - - - CHICAGO. ROOM 14. JOHN E. OWENS Attorney at Law, SUITE 621 ASHLAND BLOCK. 50 S. Clark Street, - - CHICAGO TELPHONE EXPRESS 472. JOSEPH A. McINERNEY LAWYER SUITE 706-708 CHICAGO OPERA HOUSE OHICAGO. ALBERT B. GEORGE LAWYER. 423 Ashland Block, Chicago. — SOL M. BORN. — THOMSON 63 YARDS. DR. JOSEPH JEFFREY, Physician and Surgeon, 4858 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO Hours: 8-10 a. m., 2-4, 6-8 p. m. Dr. Anna R. Cooper, PRACTICE LIMITED TO DISEASES OF WOMEN Office Hours 9-11 A. M. 2-5 7-9 P.M. Sundays 4-7 2970 StateSt., CHICAGO DR. WM. H. DAVIS, Chiropidist, TREATMENT PAINLESS. Promp Attention given to Calls at Your Residence or Place of Business. 5012 Fifth Avenue, Chicago Mrs. J. W. Ward, MUSICAL INSTRUCTOR Thorough lessons given upon the piano at Studio or privately. Terms reasonable. 3341 State St., Chicago. CANDY... Try the inimitable fine and pure candies, the best in the city for 15c., 25c. and 40c. per pound. All put up in beautiful boxes suitable for presents GUNTHER'S CONFECTIONERY 212 STATE STREET. MRS. LAURA DAILEY. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR STRANGERS & TRAVELERS THEATRICAL HEADQUARTERS. Cheap rates and good accommodations. 888 State St., 3d Floor, Chicago, Ill HORSES. We pay the highest prices for horses for killing purposes. Will call. Telephone South 1005. McDONALD. 3234 Wentworth ave. P. J. FLYNN Wholesale and Retail Dealer in HARD and SOFT COAL WOOD AND KINDLING YARDS, Cor. 47th and Wabash R. R. 67th and Eastern Ill. R.R. Smash Office, 1301 Westworth on FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE Forty acres chicken farm, 27 miles from Chicago, 1/4 mile from railroad stations. Fine grove 15 acres surrounding buildings, which consist of 8-room house, frame, 2 barns, chicken house and poultry yard. Fine hog house and other outbuildings. 25 acres in crop this year. Hay, corn, cata, potatoes and beans. Price clear of incumbrance $4,000. Buildings alone cost $2,500. Will exchange for clear property in Chicago. If you have anything to offer, call or address The Broad Ax, 5040 Armour avenue. AGENTS WANTED The Broad Ax desires to secure active agents and correspondents in all sections of the country. Liberal commissions will be paid. For terms and further particulars address The Broad Ax, 1009 Armour avenue, Chicago. E. CARLMORE BORGE HIGHT W. R. CARSON CARLMORE, HIGHT & CARSON, Sample Room, 120 Fifty-First Street. WINE ROOMS. Corner, Dearborn 15 BALL POOL. WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS. CHICAGO. Bellimates and Special- cations Purchased ... Prompt Attention Given to Jobbers C. J. BOYD, Practical Plumber and Gas-fitter Steam and Hot Water Heating, Iron and Tile Drainage . . . Telephone Yards NL. 709 WEST 47TH STREET. HENRY STUCKART HARDWARE, STOVES and FURNITURE 2511-2519 ARCHER AVENUE, ONE BLOCK WEST OF HALSTED ST. OBRING A SPECIALTY. ...TELEPHONE SOUTH JOB.... NOTARY PUBLIC Telephone Wentworth 671 OTTO V. MUELLER Real Estate, Renting, Loans ...Insurance... 646 W. Sixty-Third Street, - Chicago. Telephone Yard 101 Best Cause, 112 Ganfield Bld. JOHN FITZGERALD JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 4787 S. HALSTED STREET, .....CHICAGO M. C. MeINTOSH, COOK COUNTY JUSTICE... OFFICE, ROOM 61, ASHLAND BLOCK, Telephone Main St11. KENNY & CO., Undertakers and Livery. Open Day and Night. Lady Assistant . . . Queer Spanish Names. One of the peculiar ways in which Spanish differs from English is in the names the language gives to all people with a certain infirmity or peculiarity. A blind man is referred to as el ciego; a man with but one eye is a tuerto; a pug-nosed man is a chato; one who is cross-eyed is a bisojo; a cojo is a lame man, and a manco has but one arm; if he is humpbacked he is a jorobado; if baldheaded a calvo; and if the hair is very short he is a pelon. —St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Headquarters of Democratic State Central Committee of Illinois, Sherman House, Chicago, Oct. 5th, 1890. To whom it may concern: This is to certify that Mr. Julius P. Taylor, editor of The Brand Ax—a publication of this city devoted to the interests of the democratic party, and an able exponent of democratic principles—comes to us highly recommended, and I therefore take pleasure in commending him to the favorable consideration of democrats with whom he may come in business contact. Chairman Democratic State Central Committee of Illinois. LETTERS OF COMMENDATION. Chicago, Sept. 16, 1869. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Editor Broad Ax. Dear Sir—I am glad to learn of the work that is being done by your paper in behalf of Chicago platform principles. That platform stands for such a government as Jefferson and Lincoln favored, namely, a government of the people, for the people and by the people, and I believe that such a government will prove a blessing to the great majority of the people. Yours truly July 15th, 1899. To whom it may concern: Julius F. Taylor, who comes to this city well recommended, has begun the publication of "The Broad Ax," which, I am informed, will disseminate democratic principles and contend for the higher intellectual development of the Afro-American race and mankind in general. While he is thus engaged I bespeak for him the hearty support of all loyal and true friends of Democracy. Respectfully, Gordon M. Browne --- Hon.W.J.Bryan's Book ALL who are interested in furthering the sale of Hon. W. J. Bryan's new book should correspond immediately with the publishers. The work will contain An account of his campaign tour . . . His biography, written by his wife . . . His most important speeches . . . The results of the campaign of 1896. A review of the political situation . . Mr. Bryan has announced one-half of all royalties bimetallism. There are a mous sale. Address W. B. CONKEY CO 341-351 Dear BARNEY House and MOVER of HEAVY M Smoke Stacks, Cup Erected. Hoisting kinds of Beam architect Office, 31 South TELEPHONE Bryan has announced his intention of devoting all royalties to furthering the cause of there are already indications of an enor-Address B. CONKEY COMPANY, Publishers, 341-351 Dearborn St....CHICAGO. RNEY BENSON, Fire and Fire Wrecker. MOVER of All Kinds of HEAVY MACHINERY. Attacks, Cupolas and Monuments Hoisting and Placing of all of Beams and Girders for architectural work. 31 South Canal St., Chicago. TELEPHONE MAIN 4928. The Mutual Reserve Fund Life of New York... 100,000 PAID IN LOSSES. e for the Protection of the family at actual cost M'g'r. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Special Agt. ldg., 145 La Salle St. 6040 Armor Ave. zens Brewing Mr. Bryan has announced his intention of devoting one-half of all royalties to furthering the cause of bimetallism. There are already indications of an enormous sale. Address W. B. CONKEY COMPANY, Publishers, 341-351 Dearborn St. CHICAGO BARNEY BENSON. House and Fire Wrecker MOVER of All Kinds of Smoke Stacks, Cupolas and Monuments Erected. Hoisting and Placing of all kinds of Beams and Girders for architectural work. Office, 31 South Canal St., Chicago. TELEPHONE MAIN 4928. ...The Mutual Reserve Fund Life of New York... OVER $41,000,000 PAID I Insurance for the Protec E. P. BARBY, M'g'r. 410 Roanoke Bldg., 145 La Salle St Citizens OVER $41,000,000 PAID IN LOSSES. Insurance for the Protection of the family at actual cost E. P. BARRY, M'g'r. JULIUS F. 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