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THE BROAD AX FREE THOUGHT AFRICA The Land of Hannibal Side by Side with Free Thought Japan, the Land of Oyama Vol. X FREE THOU The Land of H Side with Free an, the Lan Julius F. Taylor, Editor The Broad Ax, Chicago. Comrade: Glad to learn that you are going to snuff out Booker Washington's misleading false educational light to opening the columns in the Chicago Broad Ax, to the full and free discussion of the foremost question in the world's affairs. Next to the advent of Japan affairs now in daily conflict with the Holy Catholic Russia, comes importance, the free thought Atheistic African question. Japan has produced her Oyama and Africa has produced her Hannibal. The two are twins. With your hand on this mighty lever you cannot fall to kindle the flame of self inspired, self confidence, race pride and human self reverence in the breasts of the young and advancing Negroes of the New World. What the Japanese have done, the Negroes can do. The day of such teachers of race servility and mind degrading, reason dethroning religious superstition as Booker T. Washington has passed. The Broad Ax has sounded Booker T. Washington's death knell. That man has done more to cow the spirit of the American Negro and plant in him the spirit of servility and menialage and encourage the spirit of inferiority than all other influences combined. He is "Cute," Booker is. Understands the game of "A. K." Free thought, civilized, educated Atheistic Africa, the companion of free thought Atheistic Japan, what a theme! Our plan should be to select colored young ladies for agents of the paper at the East. We shall also be able to find the right representative of the paper for France in New Orleans. I know several young colored ladies who are far ahead of the men in spirit and intellectually. We shall make the thing go. Comrade, depend on that. Our movement is in line also with the international Socialist Labor movement and also with the European Revolutionary movement. As for the United States the Negro owes it nothing. The debt is all the other way. And the Negro can never be a man in the true sense of the term and the women of the race can never be women in the true sense of the term in this superstition and race despotism cursed country. Never! Within two years from this time there will be separate schools all over the North the same as they have at the South for the Colored children. The reaction has already set in. In every Northern city there will be what will be called the "Negro quarter" where the colored people will be herded as a separate and degraded class. For all this the Negro can kiss the chains which degrade him, vote as a political vassal for his oppressors and go down to the Philippine islands and murder "Philippino Niggers," at $30 a month and hang out the "Shingle" before his boot shining stand on the public sheets. More sand for your gizzard. More courage blood for your brave heart and more power to your elbow, comrade, to bring you through the great conflict for the fight is going to try your soul as with fire. How my old and dear friends Wendell Phillips and Geo. T. Downing would respond, if alive today, at this promised uprising of the outraged American Negro under the protection of the broad flag of heroic free thought Republican France. As for the United States, it is not a Republic and never has been. It is a sham and a fraud. It is of fact a military Christian Theocracy, an ecclesiastical despotism pure and simple with Romanism now the controlling political factor in the nation; a mind enslaving thing of unspeakable horror into which the Negro in his despair is now being drawn craftily step by step by Jesuit intrigue The Romanising of the Republican party Romanised the American Negro through and through politically. From political Romanism to ecclesiastical Romanism is but a step. And yet the polite Protestants of the South close their eyes to this fact and are playing into the hand of the Jesuit. So from one depth of degradation to another the American Negro is being drawn down, down, down. His only escape is to transfer his Allegiance from Washington and Rome to Paris and assert his manhood as a vital and essential preordained part of the evolution of that universal "Free Humanity' Divine Of Its Own Right, of which free thought Japan, is to be the finishing event of the world wide triumph of Socialism and the Universal Brotherhood of Man. CHARLES GANO BAYLOR Providence, R. L. April 17, 1905. P. S.—We do not fear free speech and a free debate. Let her rip and cut the believers in purgatory, hell fire infant damnation and Mother Eddyism sail in. Give all sides a hammering Conscious truth never fears the light C. G. B. Prof. W. H. Council and the Afro- American Newspapers. Recently Henry C. Smith, editor of The Gazette, Cleveland,O., and several other editors of his same class, have strongly contended that Prof. William H. Councill, President of the Agricultural and Mechanical College, Normal, Ala., who has since 1875 accomplished more in the way of advancing education among the mass of the colored people than any other single individual, has repeatedly belittled the power, the influence and the usefulness, of the Afro-American press. With all the candor and sincerity at our command we honestly believe that the statement respecting Prof. Councill and the Afro-American press is absolutely false, and on one knows it any better than H. C. Smith and his few associates who are endeavoring to place Prof. Councill in a false light. For the past eight or nine years we have been in pretty close touch with Prof. Councill, and his views or attitude in relation to the Afro-American press, and he has always had nothing but words of praise for the newspapers published in the interest of the race. On many occasions he has declared open and above board that the Afro-American newspapers from every point of view far surpassed similar papers published in the interest of other races. Prof. Councill, whose school is almost as large and as important as Booker T. Washington's school, Tuskegee, Ala., should not pay any attention to the vaporings of H. C. Smith and company, for they cannot injure his standing, and his friendship for the Afro-American press, even if they do stab him in the back. Mrs. Louise Webb, 4712 Armour ave., assisted by Mrs. Archer, entertained Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. E. O. McKinney of Springfield Ill., who is the Grand most ancient Matron of the Court of Jerhico. The reception was largely attended by members of the various Courts of that order who greatly enjoyed the occasion, while in the city, Mrs. McKinney who departed for her home this morning was the guest of Mrs. Archer 4916 Armour ave., and she was delighted with the hospitality extended to her by the many ladies whom she met on her visit to this city. HEW TO THE LINE. CHICAGO, APRIL 22, 1905. A MISS HOCKLIETTA SMILEY. The above cut is a good likeness of little Miss Hocklietta Smiley, the 17 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hockley Smiley 69 East 22nd st. Miss Hocklietta, who is as bright as a new silver dollar is the only grand-daughter of Charles H. Smiley who is by far the leading or the most prominent caterer in the middle west. His friends say that whenever you see him now a days you see Miss Hocklietta for they are always together. Miss Hocklietta is also one of our little friends and whenever we visit the Palatial will sit on a perfectly at it. Also aff state that M little Queen of our war steadfast ad Paper. * She is his big sible lady a husband, and more than sness. Alderman P. J. O'Connell Has Lost His Grip as a Story Teller. Grip as a Story Teller. In days gone by Alderman P. J. O'Connell, who put Long Bill Butterworth to sleep at the last election in the 31st Ward, was a capital story teller, and whenever he intimated that he had a good story on tap, his friends would gather around him and urge him to tell it, and while unwinding it every fellow would remain as quiet as a church mouse, but in these latter days Alderman O'Connell has lost his grip in this respect, for last Tuesday afternoon in the Council Committee rooms in the presence of Alderman M. J. Dougherty, William H. Brown, Sergeant-at-arms of the City Council, Josh Burgee, William Harrah, clerk and stenographer for the city daddies, and the writer, Alderman O'Connell started in to tell one of his old time stories, about a doctor, a young man, a calf, and two large stones. But before he got half way through with his story Alderman Dougherty went to sleep on him and Messrs. Brown, Harrah and Burgee sneaked out of the room and out of consideration for his Aldermanic Honor we remained in the room until he wound up but we did not crack a smile. And now Alderman O'Connell declares he is going to swear off from telling stories and "jine" the reformers. Some Officials Kill Inoffense Creatures for Sport—Cannibals Kill Human Creatures for Feed. To the Editor: As illustrating the noble and ignoble of the human family, the following is pertinent: A Negro who had cornered an animal, was about to shoot it but when he saw the pleading, appealing eyes of the animal looking into his, which seemed to say "Do not kill me," the Negro hurled his gun far away To the Editor: the Palatial home of her parents she will sit on our lap, and make herself perfectly at home. It also affords us much pleasure to state that Mrs. Smiley, mother of the little Queen of their household is one of our warmest lady friends, and a steadfast admire and supporter of this Paper. "She is highly cultivated, a very sensible lady and she greatly assists her husband, and father-in-law, in their more than successful catering business. with the declaration, "none but a craven, cruel, coot will slay a defenseless animal." Compared with the German emperor who slays thousands annually of God's inoffensive creatures for sport, the great hearted Negro is infinitely superior. It is a stigma on any nation when prominent officials squander their time in such butchery. Great souls like the good Samaritan and Abraham Lincoln scorn to slay for sport. Even the so termed "pagan" Buddha stopped the butchering for sacramental purposes nearly 3,000 years ago, and God's great poet-phophet, Whittier, immortalized the act. The animal was to be killed in the presence of the king, when Buddha said: "Let him not strike, great king," and therewith loosed the victim's bonds; none staying him, so great his presence was, then craving leave, he spake of life, which all can take, but none can give—life, which all creatures love and strive to keep, wonderful dear and pleasant unto each, even to the meanest; the king came near, standing with clasped hands, reverencing Buddha; while Buddha went on teaching how fair this earth were if all living things be linked in friendliness and common use of foods, bloodless and pure; the golden grain, bright fruits, sweet herbs which grow for all, the waters wan, sufficient drinks and plentiful." Fore-runner of the great Hebrew phophet, Daniel, was Buddha, who refused to be defiled by eating meat, thus illustrating the divine dicta, "Thou shalt not kill." And now word comes that the colored vote surprised the powers that be by going almost solidly for Judge Dunne, the Democratic candidate for Mayor and Reform in Chicago, and our Chicago, Too. esteemed contemporary, The Broad Ax, is largely responsible for the result. Judge Dunne has been to Chicago what Judge Murphy has been to Detroit, and since the Judge received 24,000 majority, it may be said that the colored vote elected him. Last Saturday The Broad Ax, the colored Democratic paper published in Chicago by Julius F. Taylor published a comprehensive review of the situation and advocated the election of Judge Dunne for Mayor. The committee having charge of Judge Dunne's campaign in hand circulated 10,000 copies of The Broad Ax among the colored voters with the excellent result above stated —The Informer, Detroit, Mich. FINED FOR LOVING A COLORED WOMAN. Baltimore Medical Student's Infatuation for Colored Woman Leads Him Into Court. "Baltimore, Md.—The infatuation of Charles Doughton, a medical student, for Bertha Stevens, a buxon colored woman, whom he met at a Negro ball, resulted in his arrest and a fine of $25 for disorderly conduct. "Doughton, who will complete his fourth year at college and become a physician this spring, set up the novel defense that his home was in Malne; that it was customary in his state for persons of different color to associate and that the question of equality was never considered in any social event. "Doughton made repeated attempts to dance with the woman at the ball, but was repulsed by her. The arrest followed." St. Mark Literary. 47th and State streets Miss Henrietta French read a very interesting paper before the St. Mark Literary last Sunday afternoon, subject: "The moral development of the child." Little Vada Clement gave a beautiful recitation, and Mr. H. C. Fox gave a review of the Oratorical Contest. Among those who took part in the very interesting discussion were Messrs. Q. E. Whaley, Gleasner Fowler, H. D. Smith, W. W. Goff, J. A. Jefferson, Fred Gilmore and William Gilmore. Resolutions of sympathy were read for Mr. S. D. Fowler, who had recently lost his little son by death. Mrs. Louise Montgomery was unanimously elected to represent St. Mark as a delegate to the National Epworth League convention, which meets in Denver next July. Next Sunday afternoon there will be special Easter services in charge of the Sunday School. Mr. R. A. Cralley, the superintendent, has arranged en excellent program. Sunday, the 30th inst., Major R. R. Jackson will speak on "The Negro as a Soldier." St. Thomas'. The Easter services begins with a low mass at 6:30 a. m., and a solemn high mass at 11 a. m., at which time Stalner Festival mass will be sung by the full vested choir with a string orchestra accompaniment. Sermon by Father Lealted. Master Crayton Thompson, Acholite; J. DeKovan Thompson, Organist; R. C. Kelly, Choirmaster. CALENDAR FOR NEXT WEEK: April 23, Easter Day, Color White. April 25, St. Mark. April 28, Friday, Fast. Mrs. Elizabeth MacDonald Praises The Broad Ax. Mr. Editor: I have so often been called into question respecting my admiration for The Broad Ax and the good work it is doing. I desire in a few words to say, that in my humble opinion, The Broad Ax has done more good for the betterment of immoral men and women in a year than a thousand sermons would do in the same length of time. In the first place it is not a coward and cannot be bought off in any way, and stands firm for the right. Therefore, I feel that too much cannot be said in favor of the paper. ELIZABETH McDONALD. 6130 Ada street. April 17th. 1905. No.26 CHIPS. Nicely furnished room to rent, suitable for two gentlemen, Mrs. M. J. Lucas, 4949 Dearborn street. H. B. Johnson 4846 Armour avenue, has for the past two weeks been confined to his home through sickness, but he is now on the mend. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hockley of Jersey City, are visiting their sister, Mrs. Diana Hockley, at 6512 St. Lawrence avenue. Mr. Charles Smith. 4764 Dearborn street, is spending his ten days' vacation in visiting with his relatives and friends in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. George C. Hall has returned to the city from Lexington, Ky., where he performed several operations in one of the leading hospitals in that city. Fred T. Carey, manager for Robert T. Motts, 2700 State street, always knows a good thing when he sees it, and that is the reason he has become a regular subscriber to The Broad Ax. W. H. Twiggs, Publisher of North Shore Colored American Evanston ill., has been appointed City sealer and weigh master of that city of Universities by Mayor Barker. George J. Woods, 3011 Dearborn street, who several months ago went to Hot Springs, Ark., is laying at the point of death and his doctors have almost given up all hope of his recovery. Justice John Fitzgerald, with the backing of his various friends in the 31st ward and in the Town of Lake, fells sure of his re-appointment as Police Magistrate at the Stock Yard station. Hon. Oscar Hebel, who succeeded James J. Gray as a member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County, is a whole souled gentleman, and when it comes to figuring up the taxes, he is the poor man's friend. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harden of 6344 Rhodes avenue has hopes of the entire recovery of their little daughter, who was reported at the "point of death" last week. Mrs. Harden is able to be up and about the house. George Schilling member of the Local Board of Improvements is always on the side of the common people or small tax payers, and Mayor Dunne will continue to permit him to serve in his present official capacity. Mrs. Wm. J. Purdy, sister-in-law of Mr. Noah D. Thompson, returned to her home in Somerset, Pa., Wednesday, the 19th. Mrs. Pudry's visit was very abruptly ended by the sudden demise of her sister, Mrs. Lillian Bourne Thompson, March 31. The marriage of Miss Susie E. Gibson to Mr. Charlie H. Frye occurred Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stewart 5434 Normal ave., Rev. E. J. Fisher tied the wedding knot in the presence of their many friends. A full account of the wedding and of the numerous costly presents received by the newly married couple will appear in the next issue of The Broad Ax. Wednesday morning Edward H. Wright, who has more love for a rattlesnake than he has for any Democrat. Col. S. B. Turner who would prefer to have his right arm cut off rather than vote or work for any Democrat and who boomed John M. Harlan, and denounced Judge Dunne, and claimed that on account of Justice Harlan, his son if elected would make a better mayor of Chicago than the Democratic candidate, J. Q. Grant, who ran around town before the election like a chicken with its head cut off, shouting and working for John M. Harlan, and several other Colored Republicans who worked and voted against Judge Dunne, called on Mayor Dunne, and, urged him to appoint William G. Anderson, who has always affiliated with the Colored Republicans, and who hates white and Colored Democrats, unless he can use them to benefit himself, worse than the boss devil hates Holy water, chief Prosecuting Attorney of Chicago. THE BROAD AX. .. + PUBLISHED WEEKLY. . re aod at oll times the tras Bee ess Sot Sire leaaee eee Nene prover on Saveur amc ‘Local communications scare attention ‘write caly on ones of the paper ‘Subscriptions must be paid in advance. —— ‘gern rte made Enon om aptiation. THE BROAD AX 00 Armour Areuee, Chicago. FOLIUS ¥. TAYLOR, Ealtor and Pubiisber. ——— Eatered vt the Post Office at Chicage, > Mijas Second-class Matter. a ENGLEWOOD NOTES. The death of Mr. John W. Lee at 5223 Ada street was quite a shock to his friends although he had been a sufferer from tuberculosis and kidney trouble for some time. He passed away peacefully. He was also a young minister from the Olivet Baptist church, where the funeral was held last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis from Bowling Green, Ky., are here to attend the wedding of her brother Mr. Edward ‘Withrow, last Wednesday evening, April 19, to Miss Ethel Follitt, a fair young lady from the same part of the country. Mr. and Mrs. Withrow after their wedding are expected to reside at 6234 Ada street, top fiat. Mr. With- row is an ex.soldier of the sth Illinois Volunteers and also of the 10th Cav- alry Regulars, and is now enjoying @ pension with the rest of the brave and faithful. The Literary of St. John's A. M. E Church was fairly attended last Tues: day evening, and a short program was rendered. The most important part was the debate under the tifle of “Which had the hardest struggle, man or woman?” The debaters were Mrs. ‘Louisa Williams and Mrs. Rev. Hig- gins on the affirmative and Mr. Sheri- dan and Mr. Simms on the negative. after the decision was rendered it was decided in favor of Messrs. Sheridan and Simms. Mrs. J. W. Roberts of 6132 Ada ‘street has been ill for the past week, but is now able to be up and around. ‘Mrs, Thos. Motley of 6011 Ada St. has just returned from a lovely visit to her home in the south, where she lias spent the winter. She has also brought back to her husband a valua- ble present. s Clinton Baler is much better and ‘will soon be able to return home from the hospital. ~ Mrs. Moten, residing at 6006 Loomis street, has had a very sick child, suf- fering with the chicken-pox. A speedy recovery is expected which will bring relief and happiness to the mother. ‘Mrs. Spencer of 67th and May Sts. i expected to go out of the city for a short visit this summer and are very, willing to rent her rooms to any good tenant reasonably. An Easter party will be given by the Englewood Pleasure and Athletic Club at Temperance Hall, 330 West 63rd street, on April 26. Admission will be 15 cents for gentlemen and all ladies complimentary. P. Smith, mgr., Geo. C. Hill assist mgr, and S. Me- Culley, sec’y. ‘The wedding of Mrs. Mariah Hamil- ton and Mr. N. E. Grammer was well attended last Tuesday evening. The bride and groom looked very beaut!- ful, also the bridesmaid Miss Venna Stewart and best man Mr. Hughes. ‘The bride was dressed in gray and pearls and the bridesmaid wore gray and aplique. Master Hederick Odom acted as ring bearer. The church was handsomely decorated with roses and the presents, were many. Prof. Alphonso Johnson, organist. HYDE PARK NEWS. Among the coming young colored men of Hyde Park is Mr. H. T. Green- wood, who is pow doing = very suc- cessful business at 11012 E 53rd street, handling newspapers and var ious periodicals of all kinds. Mr. Greenwood has beea in business in this portion of the city for five years and is very well pleased with bis pat- ronage. ‘Mr. Geo. E. Matthews, living at 5609 -Jefferson avenue, an old settler in Chi- cago, has been down sick all winter with plural pneumonia, but is improv- ing very rapidly. He is now able to walk around in the house, but has not strength enough to go out doors. ee ‘Turn Their Backs. ‘When a Japanese audience wish to ex- press disapproval of = play, they turn theirbackstothestage = - - ‘Daily Thought. Avoid multiplicity of business; the man of one thing is the man of suc- ecen—Tryon Edwards. ‘Hearty Breakfasters, ‘According to statistics, people who make breakfast their chief meal are ‘the longest lived. Eerd Grimthorpe, who has been de ‘voting his eighty-ninth year to design: fing a clock for the tower of the parist ehureh at West Melton, Yorkshire, 1s surely the most remarkable of living clockmakers. It is more than half 2 century since he was busy superin- tending the design of the great clock at Westminster; the original “Bis Ben” was the child of his inventive brain, and its successor bears iu Gothic letters the legend that It was cast “under the direction of Edmun¢ Beckett Denison, Q. C..” as long ag ‘as 1858.—Westminster Gazette. Unique Railway Record. ‘The Highland railway in one respect holds unique position in British rail way history. Although the first por- tion of the system was incorporated af Jong ago as 1856, not a single passen- ger was killed until 1894. The first portion was opened in 1856, so that fot & period of 36 years not one passenger Jost his life in a train accident; an¢ although over ten years have passed since 1895, and many millions of pas- sengers have during the period trav- eled over the system, the total of fata’ train accidents to passengers remains at one. / OQuentiound; “Weil,” said Mrs. Stubb, thonght- fully, “the plumber that worked for us during the past winter was a bird.” “Hm!” grunted Mr. Smith. “Prom the size of his bill he must have bee & pelican.” “I think he must have been a par- rot.” “Why so?” “His bill 1s so erooked."—Chicago Daily News. An Elusive Cause. Now it is the wicked flea that has fallen under the ban of the medical experts. One of the latter declares that the flea spreads cerebro spinal meningitis, and another asserts that it circulates leprosy. It is a great pity that the guilty insect is at once so friendly and so hard to catch.— Cleveland Plaindealer. ‘Looks That Way. “Shall we chloroform the old folks of the next generation?” agked the sage of Plunkville. “If cigarettes an’ tight lacin’ keep thelr present holts on the respective sexes,” retorted the Pohick philosopher, “there ain't goin’ to be no old folks in the next generation.”—Chicago Sun. Bource of Pride. “They are a source of great patri- otic pride,” said the president of the South American republic. “To what do you refer?” - “Our debts. I can't imagine how we ever managed to accumulate 60 much credit.”"—Washington Star. Family Mine. In the neighborhood of the town of Malcolm, in Australia, there is a gold mine which has been worked for several years by one single family, consisting of father and mother, two girls and six boys. The net profits of this mine amounted last year to $75,000. ‘Motor Cars Displace Camels. A number of motor cars have been sent to Khartoum to be tried in the desert. If they are found to be of value, a large number will be sent there ‘and used to carry people across the sands where camels are now employed. English Study Russian. During the last three months no few- er than 80 British officers have secured leave for the purpose of studying Rus- sian, which is now the language for which highest rewards are given in the army. @hort of Breath. It is officially denied that the Rus- sian soldiers are short of provisions. The trouble is, it seems, that they have not had time to stop and sat— Washington Post. Usruls. Russia would have more patience with Oyama if he would spend a little more time explaining his plans before he carried them out. — Washington Post. Japanese Hospitality. All of the food served to a guest at & Japanese banquet and not consumed by him at the time is taken to his home by the servants of his host. One Exception. ‘With the possible exception of sloppy boarding house hash the appetite of a goat seems equal to anything that may be offered —Chicago Sun. Similar Symptoms. ‘Wise is the girl who can tell whether @ young man is in Jove or is merely breaking in a new pair of shoes. —Oni- cago Daily News. Royal Jewel Collector. ‘The king of Siam, who is a connois- seur of precious stones, has one of the finest collections of jewelry in the ‘world. ‘Troe Dyspeptio—What do you think the Dest thing for the appetite? Heartyman — Food.— Detroit Fres Press. ES Soon Gobbled. Cast your bread upon the waters and you will realize bow many people are ‘out for the dough —N.'Y. Times. Bounty for Biue Jays. Shasta county, California, offers « Dounty for the kflling of blue jaye ‘hen-ause they destroy quail eggs.” MATRIMONIAL RUIN ‘WHY WEDDED LIFE 80 OFTEN PROVES A FAILURE. Business, the Professions and Politics ‘Can Claim as Great Proportion ef Failures—Don’t Choose a Man for His Fascinating Mustache or His Deferential Manner — Don’t Marry a Man ‘to Reform Him— “opreat Each Other White.” BY KATE UPSON CLARK, (Copyright, 196, by Joseph B. Bowles.) ‘The subject “Is life worth living?” Decame rather stale some years ago. ‘There seems to be danger that “Is mar- riage worth while?” will soon grow to be equally trite and unattractive. In the appalling mass of testimony from ap- parently embittered witnesses against the institution of matrimony, one would seem to be almost reckless to attempt to advance the other side of the con- troversy. One deeply-religious woman, when asked ff she were going to speak im favor of matrimony, replied with a look of lofty scorn: “You will be asking me next to defend the divinity of my But there seems to be no such im- pregnable faith in the wisdom of the central institution of modern society. Even taking into consideration the feverish desire to say a new and start- ling word; and the similarly feverish passion to make everything ridiculous, no matter how sacred, there is evident- ly a widespread dissatisfaction with the results of marriage. ‘You may reply that this is an age of discontent. The chronic grumbler is a recognized institution nowadays. Dur- ¢ ST tee ene ee ing the recent terrible “blizzard” in New ‘York, several residents in suburban sec- tions, where the sidewalks were not broken out for eight days afterward, sent complaints to the post office that “the postmen were late in delivering the mail on the day after the storm!” Such people are capable of addrese- Ing written expostulations to Provi- dence upon its conduct of affairs, and there are many who are quite as un- reasonable and as little worth serious attention. But when reverend clergy- men, and leading doctors of literature, begin to show a tendency to think that the idea of marriage is not sound, jt seems as though there were really a basis for a genuine discussion and, as though everybody ought to “take an in- terest” and contribute his point of view. Well, suppose a good many marriages Prove to be failures. Is there any sort of business in which there is.not a large proportion of failures? We are told that 96 per cent. of the men who set up in business for them- selves, fail one or more times, which 4s one of those misleading statistics of which we bear so much; for the same man gets counted every time he “sets up” and fails. Therefore one man who ‘has a constitutional aptitude for failure may contribute a frightful proportion of that 96 per cent. Granted, that in commercial life fail- ure is the rule, and success the excep- tion. In professional life, no doubt the proportion of sufferers is quite as great. Ministers, doctors, lawyers, niusicians, artists, actors, writers—how many, com- pared with the whole immense number, can be said to achieve success? ‘Then as to our political institutions. How many cities have we, the finances ‘and offices of which are administered honestly, which would be the same in this sense as “successfully?” Mr. Stef- fens would probably reply that there are one at all. Even the departments of the federal government are full of scan- Gals, and their history has been tar more [hat of failures than of successes, while ‘who shall dare to speak of the unwrit- ten disclosures one or more of which ‘Dave come to the ears of us all? ‘The trouble stems to be with human mature. It does not seem to be able to Socces perfectly. The average hu- ‘man being seems to be an untidy, selfish, ‘hypocritical, lazy, untrustworthy crea- ture—a sort of a cross between a sheep, ‘2 oyster, s bear and a treacherous leopard or tiger. When you really stop to think of it, the wonder is, not that so ‘many married couples are divorced, or lve on, jangling, profoundly tired of each other, or merely in dumb, patient, wncomplaining misery; but that the Proportion of truly happy couples is as high an it is. A young woman recently confided tos friend that she ardently loved a certaiz young man, but that she would never ‘marry him until he should entirely re- form his course. “I have told htm this,” she said, eadty “He knows perfectly well that he caz Rave mo.if be will behave bimseif. -{ ‘never expect to like anybody else ® ‘well as I like him. But I have sense enough to know that a mam who does hot keep his word, who contracts debts which he does not propose to pay, who Grinks too much wine once in awhile, will never make me a good husband. If we should have children, what sort of @ father would he make?” “But your influence might reform nim.” “If I had not seen that tried in the case of Rosa T—.,” naming a well- known society girl, who had married gay society fellow, with a large fortune ‘and @ choice assortment of bad habits, ‘and who had had to come home to her father, with her two small children, “I might have more faith in it. Rosasaid: ‘Ob, [know Jack isa trifle wild, But wait till we are married. He will sober down then and make a model husband.’ I be- Hieve Rosa did her part. She is as good ‘as gold. But he could not ‘change his spots,’ and she might have known it. Once in a great while, a man does that sort of thing, but a girl is a fool to count on it.” ‘The young woman, a brilliant girl of 2%4, much ogurted and flattered, meant what she sai@, Her good sense con- quered her personal preference, strong though it was. The prospect now is that she will never marry, but how few there are who would have argved as wisely as she does! eee, ioc en ie Have you tried the young man whom you are beginning to love, and who seems to love you, to see whether he is strictly honorable? Is he careful in keeping every appointment? If he does not regard his word now, be sure that he will regard it still less after mar- riage. Does he drink too much occasionally now? If he does, the chances are that he wil drink too much considerably oftener after marriage. Do you ob- serve that he is careless with money now? Do you see indications that he is in debt? Be sure that he will hardly manage bis finances better after mar- riage. The trouble with most girls is that if &@ young man is good looking and de- voted and full of compliments, they shut their eyes to everything else. They want to get married. and as soon as pos- sible. They marry wRhout any adequate idea of the sort of real character wnich is hidden under that fascinating mus- tache and that deferential manner, and, then, the mask drops off, and there is misery. Of course, many an honest man finds the same sham and mockery in his wife. Young people put the best foot foremost during courtship, and the hid- den foot may prove to be very bad in- deed. Your idea! husband must, first of all, be @ man of honor. Find out to your satisfaction that he is this. He will pre- tend that he is, but get unprejudiced opinions. If he is an honest man, and you do your best to live up toeverything which you have professed, then, if you truly love each other, your married life will be happy. There is a slaug expression which the street boys use. It is not literary nor refined, but it conveys its idea impres- sively. If anybody treats them square- ly and magnanimously, they say: “He treated me white.” If human beings would only “treat each other white,” generously, nobly, unselfishly, we should hear no more of the “failure of mar- riage.” It would still have its trials, but they would seem as nothing beside the true, steadfast love, and the honest de- sire in husband and wife to do each his or her rightful part, and a little more. THE BABY'S SUN BATH. Modern Hygiene Calis for Plenty of Sunshine and Air for the Infant Human. Sunning the baby is the latest thing in baby culture, says an exchange. No household is too poor to possess one of these patent adjustable sun parlors. They are made of some kind of hard wood and are built by the carpenter to extend beyond the window. The top ‘and sides of the little platform are cov- ered with glass, and strips of carpet ‘are laid on the floor, to stop up any cracks there may be. No matter how fiercely the winds may blow or how low the thermometer may sink the sun par- Jor is always ready for the baby. A pillow is placed on the carpeted floor. then the baby is warmly dressed and well covered for its morning or after. noon nap. Mothers who have tried this method of sunning the baby are boast ing of the gain in weightand health, ‘and have the proud satisfaction of knowing they are strictly up to date. FANCIES OF THE MOMENT. Daintiness is the essential feature of the correct separate waist. It is rumored that moire silk is to re- turn to favor as the season advances. Tucks th a variety of different widths, from the minutest pin tucks, are very mueh employed_to trim the gowns of to-day. Fine cords are run through the trim- ming of smart sleeves, sometimes just below the shoulder and again just be- low the elbow. . Quaizi, square, stiff bows of velvet, precerably black, are used down ' the front of a high corsage or on the chemi- sete of a Louis bodice in most effective fashion. ‘The latticework garniture of flowers forms once again an important part of the evening dress up to date. Natural- ly, small flowers are required for the purpose, such as daisies, bachelor’s but- tous and small button roses. _ : ‘For Freckles. An excelient lotion for curing freckles is made from mixing one drachm of sal ammoniac, one-half ounce of lav- ‘ender water and one pint of elder-fower ‘water together. Mix-well, and dab on ‘the face night and morning. EPIDEMICS OF HISTORY. Some Terrible Visitations That Caused the Death of Millions ot Peonle ‘The decrease in the death rate of great cities during the last few years can only be appreciated by comparison with similar statistics in the past, says the New York Herald. In the twelfth century not less than 15 epidemics of Giseases and many famines carried off the people of England. The thirteenth century saw 20 plagues and 19 famines, while the fourteenth had # black rec- ord of disease. In 1148 the “black plague,” or “black death,” evhich was brought into the country from the east, caused the death of 100,000 per- sons in London alone, while in Europe altogether 25,000.00 people fell vie- tims to ite ravages. In 1485 the “sweating sickness” appeared in Eng- land, causing great destruction of hu- man life. It reappeared at various in- tervals for a century thereafter. The last terrible visitation of the plague in England was in 1664-1666, by which 100,- 000 lives were lost in London alone. ‘This epidemic was followed by the great fire of 1666, which destroyed 16,000 houses, inchiding all the most densely populated portions of the city. ‘The re- building of London with some regard to sanitary laws appears to have put the first check on the epidemic diseases that had previously devastated its pop- ulation. AN UNCONQUERED BOER. ‘Refused to Surrender to the British and Is Now Raising a New Army. Commandant Jan Louw, the Boer off- cer who refused to lay down his arms when his fellow countrymen surren- dered to the British, and who fied to the Lougberg mountains on the borders of German West Africa with his band of burgher fighters, has been success- fully resisting the combined English and German forces in South Africa for more than two years. In June, 1902, when the Boer army capitulated, Louw fied with only about 300 men. This was the nucleus of the present little army under him. ‘Within the first year the 300 men was increased to 2,000, and to-day he is said to have a combined force of 8,000 sturdy warriors under his command. Many Boers still believe that their country can be reclaimed and many of them look to Louw as the man who will start the next rebellion. There is said to exist an understand- ing among the Boers and their sympa- thizers that the next uprising will be im 1906. It fs also stated that 15,000 men have agreed to respond to the com- mandant’s call. HOW ISLANDS GET FORESTS Earth Carried by Animals and Birds Contains the Germs of Veg- : tation. ‘When traveling among the islands of the Pacific or Atlantic one often won- ders how it is that lands so far away from great continents have become cov- ered with forests; but Darwin and other naturalists have solved the difficulty for us, says the House Beautiful. ‘Thus we learn from Darwin that he took from the foot of a woodchuck a cake of dry earth in which was a seed of the toad rush. He planted the seed, and it germinated and flowered. Prof. Newton sent him the leg of a partridge which had been wounded and tunable to fly. Attached to it was a clod of earth weighing six and a half ounces. He broke up the clod and placed it un- der a bell-glass. No fewer than 82 plants sprang from it. Itis more than interest- ing to know that the clod of earth con- taining this treasure was kept three years before planting. Diseases af Hanes Peta Our household pets are susceptible to @ far greater variety of diseases than most people imagine. Parrots are known to be peculiarly susceptible to & disease so peculiar to themselves that it is called from the Greek word for par- rot, “psittacosis.” A number of fatal cases in human beings of what was at first supposed to be a malignant in- fluenzal pneumonia were in Paris traced to the bacillus at present thought to be causative of the parrot disease. A cer- tain proportion of parrots are known to die from tuberculosis. Cats are known sometimes to have tuberculosis, and that they have in many crses been carriers of diphtheria and other of the ordinary {nfections directly and indirectly is more than suspected. Beneficial Bird. Uncle Sam has been studying hawks. Of 124 stomachs of marsh hawks which were examined, 45 per cent. of the hawks had been feeding on mice, 18 per cent. on other small mammals, 18 Der cent. on reptiles, frogs and insects, and only a very low percentage on poul- try and small birds. We do not find that this bird is s0 very destructive to quail and partridges after all; and tt 1s under this latter sapposition that most sportsmen shoot hawks when they find opportunity. Uncle Sam con- cludes that the marsh hawk is a benef! ‘ial bird and that its presence and in ‘erease should be encouraged in every possible way. For Safety. Towne—So you are learning the jiu fitau method of defense? Browne—Yes, it's necessary in these futo days; teaches a man how to de knocked down without being hurt, you now.—Detroit Free Press. ‘Between. First Little Girl—What! Don't you ‘peak to your father any more? Second Little Girl—No. He's be- tween times. He's too old to be any use and not quite old enough to be chlore- tormed.—Life. TEMPER BEAUTY’S ENEMY. & Calm and Placid Manner and Way ef Looking at Life Conducivs to Growth of Physical Charm. ‘Temper has much to do with the de- struction of a fine and delicately tint ed skin. You are familiar with the ‘womaa who becomes pale with anger or purple with rage, yelfow with dis. appointment or green with envy. ‘The pallor, the purple patches, and the jaundice are apt to beconie fixed— ‘and @ woman whose complexion con- sists of a scheme of color in which these tints predominate, distinctly dears the color imprint of the sere, the yellow leaf. ‘A bad complexion is sometimes the outward and visible sign of a bad tem- per, hence sérenity is to be cultivated as an ald to uatural beauty, says a writer in the American Queen. Wor- rying about household matters and servants is to be avoided at all cost as tending to accelerate the fading of June's roses from the cheeks of the not too youthful. and the temptation of the active minded, always to be doing something, must be s renuously resisted. ‘Unless you have plenty of rest and relaxation, both of mind and muscle, your mirror will soon begin to cast Teflections on your face and tiny little wrinkles will appear one by one, as the stars come out on a summer's night. But “whgn soft slumber allures thee,” be careful not to sleep with the band under the cheek, as this certainly tends to numb and wrinkle the skin. Another point to attend to is not to allow the jaw to drop when you fall asleep; this is apt to foster the appea:- ‘ance of lines on either side of the mouth. Undoubtedly bad temper 1s not the -only enemy of beauty, but also the first cause of many nervous disorders, and many of the ills that follow a bad digestion. ‘Who has ever seen a really happy woman with an unwholesome jooking skin? Worry, continuous fretting. envy and maliciousness not only wear the face with ugly lines, but destroy the foundations of the eatire constitu. ton. ‘Therefore beware, and use the only solvent remedy. Cultivates calmness. courage, cheerfulness, amiability and affection, and as the sun drives the fogs of night before it, so the ugliness will give place, if not to beauty, thea to charm. RETAIN YOUTHFULNESS. Many Women Let Themselves Grow Old and Faded Through Neglect ‘of a Little Precaution. The old woman who wants to be young must learn all over again how to walk. And vefore she does this she must learn how to stand. Stand well ‘and you will walk well is a pretty good rule, declares Mme. D'Arcy. _ ‘To stand well your feet must be com- fortable. And this is a good thought for the elderly woman. Make your feet comfortable. Few old women are able to stand well because they have aches and pains which make their feet feel ill at ease. Feet can be kept more comfortable by rubbing them with vaseline every night. They can be kept comfortable by changing the shoes every day. Nev- er wear the sime pair of shoes all day long. And there is another shoe rule —namely, that shoes should be fre- quently eased. Take your shoes and wet them soaking wet. Take a walk in them and let them dry on the feet. This will mold them to the form of the foot. And another thing. If the shoes fee! hard and stiff rub ‘them with oll Grease your shoes frequently if you want to have them comfortable. You must keep the leather soft and pliable Stockings should fit the feet. There are too many pairs of ill-fitting stock: ings. And when the matter of shoes and stockings has been arranged there should come the question of heels. ‘As soon as a woman feels old and tired she begins to wear low heels. She takes the “lifts” off her heels and she lets her step become laggy. Have your heels of good height. Preserve the arch of the foot. Don't let your feet srow fiat, Try always to have trim. neat-looking shoes. These are excel- lent foot rales for any woman. Now, about the walk. There is an Soglish instructor who gives these rules for “walking young:” “To walk young, walk erect. Bring the abdomen in. Throw the chest out. Take long steps. Place the feet at right angles or as nearly so as you cam. Lift the chin. Throw back the head. Raise the eyes. Breathe deep- ly. And don’t mince.” ‘How to Treat Gloves. ‘This ts the proper way to treat a ove: When you spy a -tiny hole mend it without delay, that it may-tiot tmorease in size. Mend it on the inside of the giove with Sne cotton of the same color as the kid. Do not use silk, for it s00n wears out. Never break off your cotton, but cut (t, #0 as not to draw your stitches too tightly and make the seam hard and un- eves. When sewing a split in « finger seam insert a finger into the glove and @raw the edges together so that they meet and that is all; a ridge would not only be uncomfortable, but would look unsightly. ‘When a glove is too sinall and slits it 4s worse than useless to sew up the Tent; it must-be patched. The patch must be of kid of the same color. ‘To Help the Bysbrows. Paint your eyebrows every night with ‘& camel's hair brash dipped in sweet ol, Warm the oll, but do not heat it. If you prefer, use vaseline slightly warmed. Do not use much off, but just pough to lubricate the eyebrows. IS A WAR EXPERT PRESIDENT WATCHES CLOSELY ARMY AND NAVY MATTERS HOW HE IMPROVED GUNNERY Instrumental in Having New Bayonet and Sword Adopted in the Army—Effort to Secure War Data from Japanese Proves Futile. WASHINGTON. President Roosevelt finds time in all the multitude of big state questions and international problems that pour in upon him to give a good deal of attention to the details of various branches of the public service. He is an enthusiastic army and ASHINGTON. President Roosevelt finds time in all the multitude of big state questions and international problems that pour in upon him to give a good deal of attention to the details of various branches of the public service. He is an enthusiastic army and navy man, and everything pertaining to the personnel or equipment of those branches is of intense interest to him. There is not an expert in the navy who watches more closely the performance of battleships and cruisers in their maneuvers and the records made by their gunners at target practice. He is well acquainted with the technical part of gunnery, and the reports of the performances of the various ships are sent to him as soon as received, and he reads them with eagerness and discrimination. When Mr. Roosevelt was assistant secretary of the navy, he did more to advance the efficiency of the men behind the guns than anyone connected with the service for years. On several occasions he accompanied the fleets on their evolutions and at target practice, and he made a study of all things pertaining to the manipulation of the big and little guns on the ships. During target practice out on the open sea Mr. Roosevelt would become so intensely interested in the shots as to be oblivious to his surroundings. He would shout and cheer lustily when an extraordinarily good shot was made. To this day he maintains his interest in this very important part of the service, and frequently consults with the naval officers regarding methods of improving marine gunnery, and criticises reports that do not show what he conceived should be a good record of efficiency. The president takes just as deep an interest in the army as he does in the navy, and studies the details of the army equipment just as he does that of the navy. A recent example of this was when he sent a letter to the general staff recommending that a change be made in the bayonets and swords used in the army. Wants Effective Weapons. R. ROOSEVELZ believes that if a weapon is to be used at all it should be substantial and effective. In this letter he criticised the light stiletto-like bayonet that has been in service as being too small and brittle for practical use. He called attention to the R. ROOSEVELT believes that if a weapon is to be used at all it should be substantial and effective. In this letter he criticised the light stillettolike bayonet that has been in service as being too small and brittle for practical use. He called attention to the fact that on the slightest test the thin blades would snap. In an engagement where the bayonet would be called into play, this weapon would be useless, and the president therefore recommended that something more substantial be adopted, and on his recommendation the general staff has adopted a broad, strong, dagger-like bayonet that can be wielded with terrific effect, if necessary, in close quarters. The president had the same criticism to make of the pretty, toy-like swords which the officers have been wearing, and he recommended that for actual service a good, sharp saber be substituted, one that would prove a weapon of defense and could execute. Rather than depend on the fancy dress swords that have been in use, he declared it would be better to do away with such a weapon altogether and if practicable arm the officers with rifles. The latter suggestion he, of course, did not advocate, as he admitted it would be impracticable for officers in command of troops to be encumbered with a rifle. He did insist, however, on a change in the sword, and the general staff has in consequence adopted the saber, which is to be ground to a razor-like edge, so that it will mean something when used in a contest. Another arm that is engaging the president's attention is the new rifle, which is being supplied to the army. The president wants a thorough test to be made of these guns, and suggests the trials of their effectiveness be made on long ranges, such as may be found at some of the western posts. Little Data from Japanese War. JAPAN MILK PASTA BEE WINE COFFEE BUTTER CAKE N THEIR consideration of the adoption of new bayonets and sharp sabers, army officers have been eager to secure information regarding the use of such weapons in the present war between Russia and Japan. They have had considerable difficulty in gaining the knowledge desired. The war department recently invited the Japanese minister here to furnish what information he could on the effects of bayonet attacks in the present war, but Mr. Takahira very politely declined, and the general staff has been obliged to proceed with the investigation on such information as had been obtained from our own officers in Manchuria. Minister Takahira informed Secretary Taft that the Japanese government felt obliged to adhere strictly to the policy of retaining all information of whatever sort until after the war, when this government will be placed in possession of full facts and figures. This appears to be an overcautious policy, and the army officers here cannot understand what harm could come to the Japanese by reporting the effects of their bayonet and sword attacks in the recent battles in Manchuria. The army experts are anxious to learn the results of bayonet attacks, as there is a suspicion that the loss of life from that weapon is not as great as has been represented. Medical officers say that if this is proven it will be an interesting discovery and will present a new phase of the value of the bayonet, the moral influence of which has been well established. The declination of the Japanese minister to give any information on this subject is another illustration of that reticence which has been so marked on the part of Japan all through the present war. New Figure in Political Field. NEW figure, it is said, is about to appear in the field of national politics and in the public service. This is Mr. Henry C. Frick, of Pittsburg, the business associate of Andrew Carnegie and the warm personal friend of the late President McKinley and of NEW figure, it is said, is about to appear in the field of national politics and in the public service. This is Mr. Henry C. Frick, of Pittsburg, the business associate of Andrew Carnegie and the warm personal friend of the late President McKinley and of President Roosevelt. It is persistently reported that Mr. Frick will at some time in the near future enter President Roosevelt's cabinet. The portfolio which is to be offered him has not been so positively predicted. There is a strong impression, however, that if Secretary Shaw retires next February, as it has been intimated he may, then Mr. Frick will be invited to become the financial head of the government. Mr. Frick has had a phenomenally successful business career and is a financier of high rank. He has amassed great wealth in the coke business and in the steel business in connection with the Carnegie interests. He is much more democratic than the "Laird" of Skibo." He has had a taste of politics and in a quiet way has had a good deal to do with local and state affairs. He was a very warm friend and supporter of the late Senator M. S. Quay, of Pennsylvania, and is a close personal friend of former Attorney General, now Senator, P. C. Knox. President Roosevelt became personally acquainted with Mr. Frick three years ago this summer, when he attended a Fourth of July celebration in Pittsburg, as the orator of the day and guest of honor, and was entertained by Mr. Frick at the latter's palatial home in the Smoky city. Since then the Pittsburg has been a frequent visitor at the white house, and a fine painting representing Pittsburg with her glowing furnaces which hangs in Mr. Roosevelt's study is a token of Mr. Frick's regard for the president. Mr. Frick also engaged the French artist, Chartran, to paint a picture of the signing of the peace protocol with Spain, and presented that to the late President McKinley as an addition to the white house collection of paintings. The picture cost $20,000. Japanese Labor for Isthmus. HE Panama canal commission has decided that Japanese is the only labor available for digging the canal. Chief Engineer Wallace, who has spent many months on the isthmus and personally observed the force of men at work there, the influence of the HE Panama canal commission has decided that Japanese is the only labor available for digging the cana.J. Chief Engineer Wallace, who has spent many months on the isthmus and personally observed the force of men at work there, the influence of the climate upon them and their efficiency, gives it is his opinion that the little Japs are better adapted to this work than any other class of laborers that can be obtained. He has consulted with Secretary of War Taft on the subject and the latter agrees with his conclusions. White labor cannot exist on the isthmus on the account of the climate and the sickness it produces. Chinese are not available, as they are prohibited by law to be landed on the isthmus. The West Indian laborers, the colored men from the various islands, are too shiftless, lazy and inefficient. South Europe labor is not available either. The question has resolved itself, therefore into the employment of Japanese labor if good execution is to be secured. Repugnant as it is to the customs and laws of the United States this Japanese labor will doubtless be employed through the Padrone system. Contracts will be made with Japanese contractors who will furnish the laborers and charge the government so much per head per day. The labor leaders have been sounded on this question, and it is understood they raise no serious objection to the employment of contract labor on the actual digging of the canal. They appreciate conditions on the isthmus and recognise that no body of laborers that could belong to their organizations, could endure the climate and do the work. As the interests of labor organizations have been safeguarded in other ways, such as the manufacture of machinery and material, the employment of ditch diggers does not interest them particularly. Chinese in Canada. Canada's law imposing a tax of $500 on every Chinese entering the Dominion has had a prohibitive effect. From July 1, 1904, not a single Chinese arrived, with the exception of two who scaped from steamships. In each case the steamship company had to pay the poll tax of $500. The exclusion of Chinese has deprived British Columbia of a handsome revenue. In 1903 the province received from the poll tax $225,000, and the year before over $250,000. Old-Time Voter. William W. Clark, of Uniontown, Pa., has voted at 17 presidential elections and has never missed even a primary since his first vote for Martin Van Buren in 1836. He voted for every democratic candidate for president since the year named. Mr. Clark has just celebrated his ninety-second birthday. He has spent all his life in the place where he now resides, never needed medical attention and has enjoyed three meals a day since boyhood. Oldest Osage Indian. One of the oldest living Osages is Bare Legs, now about 80 years old, though he does not seem to be more than 50, Bare Legs is one of the old-time full-bloods who pine for the days and conditions of long ago. He is opposed to allotment, opposed to everything except the old regime. He takes his annuity, however, in the most approved style, and spends it with lavish Indian prodigality—Kansas City Journal. Did Not Understand the Noise "Good gracious, Alice! What on earth is the matter?" asked the mother, as she rushed into the parlor, after hearing an ear-splitting sound. "Why, I'm taking my singing lesson from the professor, mamma!" "Oh, gracious, child! I thought perhaps the professor was trying to kiss you!"—Yonkers Statesman. Too Many Medals Originally 100,000 bronze medals were struck by the British for distribution to soldiers who took part in the South African war. Some one in authority, however, objected that it would be unwise to issue the medals to natives. Consequently 59,000 medals have been returned to the mint to be remelted. Undoubtedly. The widower had proposed to the maid. "I hardly know how to answer you," she said, timidly. "Oh, don't let that worry you," he replied. "You'll learn before we have been married a week."—Chicago Daily News. Democratic Suktan Like a modern Haroun Alraschid, the sultan of Zanzibar has been wandering about London, seeing people and things of the great city for himself. The sultan went to school in England, speaks the language perfectly and found no difficulty in escaping special notice. Democratic Duchess It is said that the duchess of Devonshire is very democratic with her domestic servants, often reading aloud to them, and does not hesitate to ask her guests to aid her sometimes by the exercise of their musical talents. Long Auto Speedway. A project is under consideration to build a 20-mile automobile speedway, from 60 to 100 feet wide, in Mercer county, N. J. It is reported that options on the necessary property have been obtained. A. Real "Thriller." Bill—How was the show last night? Jill—Oh. it was thrilling! Why, my wife's hair stood on end so much that all the "rats" she had in it ran out—Yonkers Stateman. Tardy Reward. The British war department has just awarded a medal to Sergt. Maj. McClorey for bravery at the capture of Pegu in 1852. The sergeant has, however, been dead several years. Would Make More If the average man had"his life to live over again, he thinks he would avoid all mistakes, but the chances are he would make more than ever.—Chicago Sun. Y No. A New York woman whose front name is "Byrdie" is suffering from "melancholic hysteria." Can you blame her?—Buffalo Express. Easy Enough. Work will bring success—and the more folks you have working for you the more success you will achieve. Chicago Daily News. Daily Thought Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.—Johnson. Sudden Deafness A sudden fright will sometimes cause permanent and complete deafness, especially in children. Marriages in Germany. The number of marriages recorded in Germany in 1903 was 463,150. The number of births was 2,046,206. The unique sensation of the hour in Paris is a play which is both decent and popular.—Hartford Times. Doesn't Win. Sarcasm has many admirers, but few friends. Fifty-First St. and Armour Ave. RAIL Yards: 1st St. & L. & M. & S. RY. 2nd St. and Armour Ave. CHJCAGO A. B. SCHULTZ, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 2719 State Street Hours: 9 to 12 A.M. 3 to 5 at 6 P.M. CHICAO Res. Phone: Douglas 8236 W. D. ALEXANDER REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGE LOANS Renting, Insurance and Collecting 2605 Satte Street CHICAGO 2605 Satte Street Telephone Blue 6572. B. H. JOHNSON VAN AND EXPRESS Furniture Moving a Specialty COAL, WOOD AND ICF. Office, 4846 Armour Ave. CHICAGO. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE FORD'S ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or oily hair shine. 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England's Official Throne. Some authorities hold that the coronation chair in Westminster abbey is entitled to be called the throne of England, being the one occupied by the sovereign at coronation. Others maintain that the throne in the house of lords is really the official throne, as it is occupied by the sovereign for state purposes at the opening of parliament. Others, again, say that there is no real throne in the strictest acceptance of the word, and that all the thrones, or chairs of state, in the various palaces throughout the kingdom are equally entitled to be called the throne. Filled the Requirements. In answer to an advertisement for somebody to take charge of a church choir and play the organ the following reply was received: "Sir: I noticed your advertisement for an organist and music teacher, either lady or gentleman. Having been both for several years, I offer my services."—Tit-Bits. Learn by Experience Most men have to get in debt before they can learn to save.—Chicago Record-Herald. Help-Eat Many a man would starve if his wife didn't keep a few boarders.—Chicago Daily. Man's Purposes. A man may be measured by the things he seeks.—Chicago Tribune. Should Have Known Better. Once there was a lady who made a resolution to thank every man who gave her his seat in the street car. After that, nobody ever gave her a seat.—Chicago Tribune. Berlin's Population Census returns published show that Berilia's population reached the 2,000,000 limit on Dec. 18. The baby girl who completed the total will be christened Berolina. Snowy Volcano Vesuvius under a mantle of snow was one of the curiousities to be witnessed at Naples in the first week of January. -- American Brick Co. -- President and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. MANUFATURERS OF Common and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: 45th and Robey Sts. 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Richard Pinn, 4836 State street. J. C. Campbell, cigars, tobacco and fancy groceries, 4710 State street. A. F. Tervalon's Cigar Store and News Stand, 2836 State street. Edward Felix's Cigar Store, 393 30th street, N. E. Corner Armour Ava. T. B. Hall's Cigar Store and Laundry office, 281 29th St. Mra. B. Williams, Cigars, Notions and News Stand, 486½ State street. B. Davis, cigars, tobacco, and confectionery, 2853 State st. The Stationery, 2970 State street. P. S. Hotchkis's Cigars, Notions and News Stand, 121 W. 51st Street. Woodfolk and Mitchell Cigars, Tobacco and News Stand, 4992 State Street. J. D. Cook & Company news stand and cigar store, 26 Juneau avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. News items and advertisements left at these places will find their way into the columns of The Broad An. THE WAY TO LOOK NEAT. And Comfortable is to have your hair nicely combed and put up in the latest style. If your hair is kinky and harsh it looks untidy and hurts when you try to comb it. 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Old eroof ye ations in a greater degree than other whiskey EHY & COMPANY, Chicago. easily change all that and make your hair straight, soft, beautiful and easy to comb by using the Original Ozonised Ox Marrow, it also gives that healthy glow to the hair so much desired. One bottle will do it. For over forty years ladies of refinement have been using it with great success. Warranted harmless, and never fails. Only 50 cents a bottle. Sold by durgists, or send us 50 cents for a bottle. We pay all express charges. Address Ozonised Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash COOK WAITERS AND COOKS Prefer Our Makes JACKETS AND LINEN because they have found by experience that they are the most satisfactory and econom- ical goods on the market. Our Complete Catalogue— a correct guide, to proper dress in the Dining Room, Kitchen, or Bar will be sent free on application. Write for catalogue and full instruc- tions how to order. Marcus Rainer (Lane), 390 State St., Chicago ```markdown ``` ~*~ CHIP s oa of Sustness See ee Sl always be found on sale at her estab- lishment. ‘Mrs. Marion Adams-Harris has been ‘engaged for the past month in drilling and training the 30 singers who will render the music, both at the morning and evening services at Quinn Chapel on Easter Sunday. On that occasion each and every member of the choir will wear beautiful white robes. ‘Our old highly esteemed friend Col. ‘A. D. Gash, who is one of the most eloquent orators in this country, was the latter part of last week quiet ly united in marriage to Miss Maude Blomquist, a popular society belle of Berwyn, Ill. The Colonel and his new bride will continue to hold forth in his elegant Kedzie avenue home. Joseph Medill Patterson has been selected as the new commissioner of public works by Mayor Dunne and Jno. E. Traeger, who was grooming for the appointment, was turned down which -was a disappointment to his many griends. Mr. Patterson will assume the duties of his new office the first of the week. Hon. Thomas Smyth, brother of John M. Smyth the great west side furni tue king, will undoubtedly receive the nomination as a member of the Sani- tary District Trustee, for in the past ‘Mr. Smyth has honestly endeavored to serve all the people and they will not desert him when he comes up for re- election. | Clarence §. Darrow, who will serve as special counsel in all litiga- tion between the traction companies and the City of Chicago pertaining to. municipal ownership, has been furn- ished with a key to the door leading tuto Mayor Dunne’s private compart- ments, so that he can slip in to see the new Mayor whenever he elects to do 80. Noah Murphy Thompson, was christ-_ ened Sunday afternoon by Rev. Moses Jackson, of Grace Presbyterian | church, at the residence of his father | No. 6552 Champlain Ave. Mrs. Wm. | J. Purdy was choosen, God-mother, | while Mr. Wm. Cowan stood sponcer | as Godfather. The ceremonies were | private. Mrs. Clara E. Bowles, who with her dutiful husband own a lovely home, 4765 Dearborn streets, returned home Monday morning from spending the winter months in Los Angeles, Cal., and in Old Mexico. Mrs. Bowles feast ed on oranges, grapes and so on while in the sunny clime of southern Califor- nia. She not only greatly enjoyed her extended trip but she is also very much improved in health. On the face of the election returns it seems that Hon. William C. Cro- lius the present Mayor of Joliet was defeated in his fight for re-election last Tuesday. It seems that much fraud was committed by the leaders of the Republican machine in order to put Mayor Crolius out of business, and the citizens are clamoring for a recount of the ballots which may Prove that Mayor Crolius was cheat- €4 out of the election. A discruntled old heathen in Arkan- sas writes us that a Christian had just beat him out of four hundred dollars, borrowed money, by pleading the stat- ute of limitations. We learn of a poor washer woman here in Paris who dunned a late convert for seventy-five cents he owed her before he got saved; reminding him that she heard he had “fimed the meetin” “Yes, aunty,” he replied, “but you ought to know, that religion has nothing to do with busi- ness.” Aunty limped back info her cabin without the money.—Paris,, Tex., Examiner. Chicago, like all most large cities, holds its reputation for electing a Democratic Mayor. On Tuseday, April 4th, Jude Dunne was elected Mayor, defeating John M. Harlan, the great champion of human liberties and rights, Mr. Harlan made a great po- Utieal blunder, one that no wise re- former would dare make. He has been. conspicuous in hunting down, turning out, expelling and punishing corrupt men in his own party. By his actions, many Republicans voted for the Demo- cratic candidate, and his mistake was {im running for Mayor himself. All the HOW TO OUTFIT FOR CAMP Various Articles Which Will Be Found Convenient and Use- ful in Outing. Before starting on the trip, make bags for everything. Make them with draw strings and of different material to suit the yarious articles, advises Arnold Bartlett Parker: in Recreation. Oil silk for your toothbrush, canton flannel for your fish reels and bags of different colored cloth for the other ob- fects. Make each bag distinctive, so that you can readily identify its contents. In packing my duffle into camp I use a pair of war bags made by & western concern. They can be used as valises on board train or ship, can be strapped to ‘a mule’s back, or mage into a knapsack. ‘They are thoroughly waterproof and hold nearly as much as a steamer trunk. Another important item in my outfit is @ light rubber pouch, which serves many purposes and occupies small space in the bag. Bags should be obtained for the transportation of provisions and a careful review of any of the catalogues issued by the large outfitting people will reveal 8 varied assortment from which to select. Every member of a camping party should be supplied with a good knife, a pocket compass, a folding drinking cup. and a waterproof matchbox. Other im- portant adjuncts of the spomtsman’s kit are wire nails, canvas water pails, an ax and several lanterns, preferably those made of aluminum folding in a small space. NEW YORK’S ODD CORNERS Quaing Survivals of Other Days That - Are But Seldom Noticed by People Now. Travelers like to visit the oddly- named little strems of old London Town that they may talk of them to their én- timates, but few of those who pry into the corners of foreign cities know of the quaint survivals of other days in the very heart of the new world metrop- olis, of Flat afd Barrack Hill, Tin Pot Alley, Edgar Street and Petticoat Lane in the midst of the financial district ot New York, writes Charles Hemstreet, in Four-Track News. Standing at 57 Broadway one looks down a steep and narrow street that was the joy of the small boys of a century and a half ago. for then this spot was known as Flat ‘and Barrick Hill, and down the slope in winter time the lads and lassies coasted. speeding on into Garden street, as the rude road was known after it crossed Broad street Now, under the more significant name of Exchange place. this street wriggle: between great sky-scrapers, and from Broadway one can see the edge of the largest office building in the world. the Broad exchange, on the southeast corner of Broad street and Exchange place. THE BRAVE WOODCHUCK. Stood His Ground Against a Dog and Put the Intruder to Flight. It is unusual to see a woodchuck drive a dog; it is usually reversed, and the chuck takes to his hole, to be dug out by the dog, says the Bangor (Me.) News. A Phillips canine followed his mis. tress, who was'on a drive through the back towns of Phillips the other day. and after driving off all the hens from the farms along the road, he came upon & woodchuck near the road. He barked with joy at the sight of that strange ani- mal, and with one leap he landed ix. front of the woodchuck. Then he stopped—there was some thing In the woodchuck’s eye that indi. cated that there might be serious trouble. The dog discovered it, and backed away fo safety, and, strange to state, the woodchuck followed him; fol- lowed him until the poetry was all out of the experience and the fun was all gone. Finally, the dog acknowledged his defeat by dropping his tail and start- ing for Phillips at a very fast pace. LUNAR SURFACE CHANGES. Signs Which Lead Scientist to Be- lieve There Is Life on the ioe Scientific research is all the timeover. turning old and cherished ideas. and the jatest example of this is found in the statement by an astronomer that the moon is not the dead world we sup- posed it to be, says Cassell’s Journal. He finds there are distinct changes visible on the lunar surface, due to vof- canic action, to frost, and to vegetation. ‘What is believed to be hoar frost is ‘seen to cover a portion of the surface of the moon when the lunar day begins. and thereafter to dwindle away just as boar frost would do on our earth. Dark patches which deepen in hue are seen on many parts of the surface and are believed to be some form of vegetation. : Seven-Foot Sea Perch. A correspondent sends the dimensions of a sea perch, recently caught in the Hooghly, which are enough to make every angler’s mouth water. Its length is nearly seven and a half feet, its girth just behind shoulder is a little more than five feet nine inches, and its weight the day after its capture was 460 pounds. The fish is so old and worn that its specific identity must remain in doubt, but it agrees fairly well with Day's de- scription in the “Fauna of British India,” of “Epinephelus lanceolatus,” Bloch. Apparently it is the largest specimen ever captured, for the record sea perch hitherto, which was taken in 1786, was seven feet in length. —London Satere. Judging by Gasoline Church—is your neighbors auto- mobile the same make as yours? Gotham—I guess so. It smells life {ti—Youkers Statesman. ‘Why the “State of Maine?” A really curious question has been raised by the Boston Herald. Why, it asks, does a Maine man always speak of his part of the country as “the state of Maine,” instead of calling it simply “Maine,” as a New Yorker would say “New York,” as a Nebraskan would say “Nebraska?” As an adequate an- swer to the inguiry it says: “Maine was not one of the original states, but up to 1820 was a part of Massachusetts. It was then known as the district of Maine. In 1820 Maine achieved her in- dependence and became a separatestate of the union.” Oyama’s Wife. It is said that Marquise Oyama, wife of the Japanese field marshal, while in this country in 1876, embraced Chris- tianity and was baptized. The rite was performed in the historic Christ church, Upper Merion township, near Norris- town, Pa. At that time Mile. Bon- chita, as she was then, was traveling with the Japanese minister and a gtrl friend from her own country, having recently graduated from Vassar college. Shortly afterward she returned to Japan and became affanced to the now famous soldier. . Gian at Sa | Here is # theory—London smoke is a tonic. Is the sulphur that finds its way via smoky chimneys into the air of London the secret of the London complexion? Over and over again {t is remarked how much finer is the town than the country complexion. Put a London girl beside a country girl, and ten chances to one the Lon- don girl's complexion is the better.— Black and White. Titled Masseur. London society is aghast because Gount Von Lewenhaupt, nephew of the Swedish ambassador, has set up as a professional masseur. For years he lived in a most extravagant manner, but his relatives refuse any longer to pay his debts. He frequented the best society and is now sending circulars to all bis friends asking their patronage. ‘Easy Name. ‘The late Jay Cooke was the son of Eleutheros Cooke, and got his name in rather a strange way. His father was always in trouble getting people to pronounce his name and spell it cor- rectly, so when bis son was born he said he would give him a name which would spell itself, and so called him Jay. Good Fishinc. About ten miles south of Orlando is a lake known as Jim Witty’s lake— where a fellow has to get behind a tree to put on his bait to keep the fish from eating it before he can get his line in order in the lake. This is on the authority of Dr. McElroy.—Or- lando (Fla.) Star. Sand Fire Extinguisher. Sand stowed in a large tank, from which it can be sifted automatically to any or all parts of the building in such a manner as to smother fire effectively, is @ new idea to be used in the new telephone company’s exchange at In- dianapolis, Ind. Fruitful Fives. “Uncle Billy” Sumpter, who lives near Madison, looks for big crops this year. We bases his expectations on the num- ber 5. He says that big crops were raised in '55, '65, "75. '85, "95; and now it’s 1905's turn.—Kansas City Journal. The Kaiser's Chamberlain, Count zu Eulenberg, the kaiser’s prin- cipal chamberlain, has just received his seventy-fifth decoration, which is a rec- ord even for Germany. Count von Buelow can wear only about 40starsand crosses. Dian’ Seem Bask The war correspondent who was given a glimpee of the czar's $325,- 000,000 gold hoard was not staggered in the least. He had just made out his expense account.—Chicago Post. Bure of It. Father—But do you think you can make my daughter happy? Suitor—Happy! Say, you should just have seen her when I proposed!—Brook- lyn Life. Changeable. She—What is meant by “multiple per- sonality?” He—It's another expression for “wom- an."—Detroit Free Press. Old Swordsman. A. J. Corbeisier has taught the mid- shipmen at Annapolis the art of fenc- ing for 40 years. His pupils now ex- ceed in number 6,000. : Heat of Cars. Half of all the electric cars in the United States are heated—two-thirds by electricity and one-third by stoves, hot water, etc. Emperor's Orchids. ‘At Schoenbrunn, the Austrian em- eror's palace, is the finest collection of orchids in the world, numbering 18,- 000 plants. AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED. The Broad Ax desires to engage Agents and regular Correspondents in all the leading cities and towns ‘throughout the country. The highest commissions paid to live hustlers. Sample copies furnished free, For further information, address Julius P. Fe ae Combined State and Washington Street stores are nearing completion! watch for the Opening! J acob Feinberg Wholesale and Retail MARKET AND GROCERY TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 565 Bist and state Streets J. J. Bradiey ‘Telephone Yards 653 ‘J. M. Fields BRADLEY & FIELDS REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE ALEX. STEPHENS ‘THOS. W. PRICE STEPHENS & PRICE —Restaurant—=> se cce recbaeue ts Ane Opole fomeaoas 6 earls a pic Rocms, i" Phone 4753 Calumet. 2832 STATE STREET, CHICAGO, A. D. GASH Attorney at ay 84-86 La Salle Steet, Uicsco, ‘Suite 615 9 619, ‘Telephone Main 3077. JOHN E. OWENS ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR aT Law (323) ASHLANDTBLOCK TELEPHONE CENTRAL 988 cmicaco - Theodore C. Mayer JUSTICE OF WHE PEACE Mortgages, Deeds, Notes and Legal Documents Drawn and Acknowledged. Room 22, 27 North Clark Street. F | PHONES {22°%rown 4a _ STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS LAWYER Room 813, 115 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO Pea ee Telephone Yards 6016. John Fitzgerald JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 41 SOUTH HALSTED STREET. Residence 11 Wi'Garseld Best, CHICAGO ILLINOIS BRICK CO. | : en PcRNTENDENT. 1994 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Telephone Lake View 270. JOHN G JONES LAWYER tanec Bes. 8717 Armour Ave cmicaco ‘Telephone Yards: 718 | k H M. JUNE, Propristor J JOS. P. JUNK, Manager 3700-3710 South Halsted Street and 897 to 929 Thirtyseventh Street CHICAGO J. 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