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BROAD AX COLORED MEN Should Not be Brought to Chicago to Act as Strikebreakers for Such Negro-Hating Concerns as Marshall Field & Co. and Mandel Brothers. Vol. X COLORE Should Not be Bro to Act as Strik Such Negro-Ha as Marshall and Mandel The great teamster's strike in this city is at fever heat, and at the present writing it seems it will be a death struggle between the teamsters, the business men or the capitalistic classes, at this time we will not attempt to discuss any other phase of this bitter class struggle between capital and labor, except as it effects the law abiding colored people—those who will continue to reside in this wonderful city after the strike has been lost or won either by the teamsters or by those who are opposing them. It is the opinion of the vast majority of the better class of colored people residing in all parts of Chicago, that the managers of the Employer's Teaming Company are not justified in bringing hundreds ad hundreds of colored men here from the remote parts of the South—many of them representing the lowest and the toughest element of the race, who are armed to the teeth and are ready to shoot any person on the slightest provocation, to temporally serve as strike breakers, for such Negro hating concerns as Marshall Field and Company, Mandel Brothers, and Montgomery Ward and Company who have no use for Negroes in general except to use them as brutish clubs to beat their white help over the head so that they will bow or knuckel down to them in all things. Every intelligent colored man and woman residing in or near Chicago are aware of the fact that for years past Marshall Field and Mandel Brothers have absolutely refused to permit colored men or women to work in their stores even as cuspidore cleaners, and any Negro who will spend his money in their stores or work for them 'simply as a strike breaker, is an enemy and a traitor to his race. Marshall Field and Company, Mandel Brothers, Montgomery Ward and Company and the other firms who are engaged in bringing many colored men here from the South to serve them for the time being like so many servile and abject slaves have by their actions proven themselves dishonest in this respect, for if they were inclined to give permanent work to colored men as teamsters, they could find plenty of respectable colored men right here in Chicago who are familiar with the city, and they would be in a much better position to act as teamsters, providing they were assured steady situations, than that class of colored men who are thrown in here from the rural districts of the South who are like a fish out of water or a wild horse in a city like Chicago. But the managers of the Employers' Teaming Company, and the firms referred to seemingly only want to deal with the roving and the unresponsible Negro, so that they can handle them for a short time to suit themselves. It is therefore the duty of the Afro American preachers, residing in this city, to proclaim aloud from their pulpits against flooding Chicago, at this particular time, with so many colored men, who resemble or act like desperadoes, and judging by the conduct of many of them they are ready to cut and shoot at the drop of the hat. The press in general should in a manly way help to discourage this practice of rushing thousands of colored men into this city to act as tools for the puffed up millionaires who are Negro haters at heart and who have no use nor respect for colored men except to use them whenever they want to browbeat and bulldoze, and lord it over their white help. Our chief contention is that it adds nothing to the credit of the Negro to become professional strikebreakers and the presence of this class of Negroes in Chicago at the present time makes it much more difficult for the respectable colored people in this community to get a long, and they assist to greatly increase all kinds of lawlessness which is now flourishing in this city. WILLIAM G. ANDERSON FAILED TO HAVE JAMES THOMAS RELEASED FROM THE BRIDEWELL. On the night of the 3rd of last February, James Thomas, 17 years old, was arrested, while standing on the corner of State and Taylor streets, and as he was heavily armed with revolvers and being unable to give a straightforward account of himself, he was fined $201.50 by Justice John R. Caverly, at the Harrison street police station and sentenced to the Bridewell for six months and his time expires August 3rd. Shortly after James Thomas began doing time in the Bridewell, William G. Anderson held out a strong hope to his mother, Mrs. Thomas, "that owing to his strong pull and his great ability as a lawyer that he could secure the release of her son from the Bridewell without delay," and Mrs. Thomas claims "that she paid Mr. Anderson ten dollars some time ago and so far he has not succeeded in having her son set at liberty." Mrs. Thomas, must remember at the present time Mr. Anderson has no time to waste on her even if she did give him ten dollars, for he is putting in all his time in a vain or mad effort to become Chief Prosecuting Attorney of Chicago. The Elks composing the Great Lakes Lodge No. 43 will give their first Annual Ball, at the Collum Annex Wabash ave., and 15th street Monday evening May 8th, admission 50 cta. This will be one of the finest balls given this season, and all who attend it are assured a royal time. HEW TO THE LINE. ```markdown ``` HARRY HILDREITH JR. The present able, and efficient Assistant City Treasurer of Chicago, who will be retained in his position by the powers that be. The present able, and efficient Assistant City Treasurer of Chicago, who will be retained in his position by the e powers that be. SOME OF THE PATRONESSES AND MANAGERS OF THE FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTRE CHARITY BALL HAVE FAILED TO PAY IN THE $5.00 FOR HAVING THEIR NAMES PRINTED ON THE INVITATIONS. Last Wednesday evening dedication exercises were held at the new home of the Frederick Douglass Centre, 3032 Wabash avenue, at which time a full report was read covering everything which has been accomplished and accounting for for all the money so far collected and expended for the Centre. On that same evening, the patronesses and managers of the great Charity Ball which is to be held at the Masonic Temple. Wednesday evening, May 10th, which is to be exclusive; and only participated in by the cream of the four hundred, met to arrange all the details incident to it, and it was really amusing to hear two or three ladies who have never been regarded as purified angels contend, that no one must be permitted to purchase a ticket at the box office unless they present an invitation which would seem to imply that the invitation alone will be accepted as a certificate of good character. It may not be true, but it is reported that it this meeting Col. I. Reed, who is always looking for free doings when it comes down to dealing with the Afro-American newspapers, phoned to Mrs. Hall and wanted to know "why the J. was left out of his name," claiming, that the people would not know him as plain Isaac Reed. Before the meeting drew to a close, it transpired that some of the patronesses and managers had failed to cough up their $5.00 to pay for having their names printed on the invitations which are now worth their weight in gold, for all those who are itching to butt in to society are scrambling and are willing to put up their money for invitations, and it is further said that if all the patronesses and managers of the ball would some up with the right thing, that several hundred dollars more would be realized which would help to swell the fund which is all ready in sight. Right at this point we desire to say that if Mrs. Hall, who has worked day and night to make this Charity Ball a grand success will send us the name of each patroness and manager over her own signature who have failed from any cause whatsoo ever to come up with the right thing or the long green, we will send her our check on the First National Bank of Chicago for $10.00 for the benefit of the Frederick Douglass Centre. The'average girl of the present day is of a few ideas and of nonsense. She appeareth on the street clad in much fine raiment, and hunteth up a beau at whose expense she drinketh soda water until the setting of the Sun. She cheweth her gum in the morning, and when the evening approaches, lo, she is still chewing! She getteth the notion into her head that she can sing, and she warbleth until her father becomes a habitual drinker and the neighborhood gets out an injunction. She goeth forth to a party gowned in a dress that is too short at the top and too long at the bottom, and giggeth till the night waxeth old. She lieth abed in the morning until eleventh hour, while her mother humps around and does the house work. She sighteth for a husband with a long mustache and plenty of money, but finally marries some fellow who smoketh cigarettes and holdeth up two fingers to the barber when he getteth a shave. On Low Sunday, being a feast of the third class, there was two masses at St. Thomas; low mass at 7:30 and a high celebration at 11, with sermon by the Priest. Next Sunday the same. This is the Octave of Easter, the Queen of Festivals is full of meaning to the well instructed churchman, for had Christ not risen then would our hope be in vain, but the Catholic faith teaches us not only the fact of the Resurrection but His Very Devine Presences in the Sacrament of the Altar. That is another reason why the Church cannot be used for secular purposes as the protestants do. Christ also said, "My House shall be for all nations a House of Prayer." St. Thomas is making efforts to raise funds to build a larger Edifice. Calender of week May 7th, second Sunday after Easter. Vestments White at High Mass, May 12th, Friday Fast. James McDonald, 6130 Ada street, who worked at the Stock Yards for a long time, and W.B. Watson have cast their lots together and they are doing very nicely as Carpenters, Painters, Decorators, House Cleanings, and General Jobbing of all kinds. The Average Girl. ST. THOMAS. THE "MARTYR" At the Columbus Theatre Was a Roaring Success. Thursday afternoon "The Martyr," by Prof. H. Lawrence Freeman, was rendered at the Columbus Theatre with roaring success which was well filled with the best class of the colored population of Chicago. From beginning to end it was first class in every respect and Prof. Freeman is to be heartily congratulated over the wonderful success which attended the production of "The Martyr." Mr. Sidney Kirkpatrick, Mr. R. Taylor Thomas, Mr. J. E. Craig, Mrs. Marion Adams, Mrs. Corrine Brown, and Mrs. Virginia Green were all very clever in their respective characters, and each star received hearty aplause while doing their stunts before the footlights. The Wallers and all the others connected with the presentation of "The Martyr," were exceptionally fine in the performances of their allotted parts. Mr. Chas. S. Sager, who is well known to the music lovers of Chicago was stage manager and every thing under his directorship ran as smooth as a well oiled clock. At a later date Prof. Freeman will re-produce "the Martyr" at night at some of the theatres at which time standing room will be at a premium. Cause of R. T. Greener's Recall. Washington, D. C.—The State Department has made public a report on the undiplomatic procedure, which resulted in the recall of Richard T. Greener, formerly U. S. commercial agent at Vladivostok. It appears from the statement of the State Department, that Mr. Greener turned over the Japanese consular building at Vladivostok to the Russian Red Cross association without notifying the American ambassador at St. Petersburg. The vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr. Greener has been filled by Thornwell Haynes, of So. Carolina. As soon as Ambassador McCormick learned of this mistake of the Vladivostock agent he at once informed Secretary Hay, and the Secretary wrote a letter to the Japanese Minister in Washington informing him of the facts and expressed regret that the action had been taken without having first consulted this government. The Future of Africa. (Dr. Carl Peters in the Cape Times.) Africa in the end will be a black man's country. It is merely a mining country now, and probably it will remain a mining country, ad, if we go on attacking the black man, in the end he will be stroggner than we are. I believe the time is coming when the last white man will leave these shores and that will be the end of the white man in this country; and then this will be again, as it was for centuries, a black man's country. The free thought mind emancipated, civilized, self-respecting and self asserting American Negro is going to have something to say about this, and don't forget it—B. NEWS-PAPER DEAD BEATS. What The Professional World of Co- lumbia Thinks of Them. "There are probably more newspaper dead beats than any other. There is one kind of newspaper dead beat that orders the paper sent to his address and refuses to pay for it when the bill is presented; another kind will borrow his neighbors paper before they get through reading, instead of subscribing for it himself; another will declare that he does not receive his paper regularly, when he does to get the editor to extend the time so that he may receive two years subscription for one dollar; still another will pay his back subscription by having the postmaster to mark his paper "refused." There are many other kinds of dead beats. The Professional World has just a few of them and we are getting rid of them as fast as we can."—Ex. No.28 CHIPS Mrs. Eltha Humphries of St. Louis, Mo., is visiting her sister Mrs. P. B. Kopprel, 4762 Armour avenue. Nicely furnished room to rent, suitable for two gentlemen, Mrs. M. J. Lucas, 4346 Dearborn street. Mr. J. Womach and Mrs. Woodley who are both well-known among Chicago's four hundred were united in marriage last Wednesday evening. If the Employer's Teaming Co., want your services now, make them agree to retain you after the strike is over. Mrs. L. Arms, 5050 Dearborn street, is spending several weeks in Milwaukee, Wis., in the interest of the M. E. Church Missionary Society. Two nicely furnished rooms for rent to gentlemen, with gas, bath and Telephone, 6571 Blue, 4842 Armour avenue. Stephens and Price Restauranters 2832 State st., have lately had their establishment, re-papered, re-painted, and re-modified in every way and it is now more popular than ever. Major Lawrence M. Ennis has removed his law offices from the Chicago Opera House Building to suite 611 the Rector Building, Clark and Monroe st. Rev. T. A. Clark wo is upholding the banner of his Lord this year at Davenport, Iowa, has removed with his family from 6435 S. Halsted st., to 6142 Ada st. Many folks who have paid their assessment for the Charity Ball are wondering what cance they will have to display their fine togs in such a small hall. Rosa Thompson Harden, the one month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Harden of 6349 Rhodes ave., after much suffering died Tuesday afternoon May 2nd. Dr. Wm. F. Taylor has sold his Drug store, 29th and Armour avenue, to George M. Porter. It is rumored that in th future Mr. Taylor will engage in the banking business. Monday evening May the 8th, Garden City Chapter No. 34. O. E. S. will give a Dancing Party at the Residence of Mrs. Ampey 2624 Wabash ave.. Admission is the small sum of 10 cents. Edward Tiderington who has charge of the Harrison street Police Station is growing better locking each day. He is now sporting a handsome mustache and he would make a fine catch for the ladies. Mr. William Fowler, Atlanta, Ga., will arrive in the city this coming Tuesday on a short visit with his sisters. Mrs. Dave Jenkins. Mrs. Geneva Smith, and Miss Alice Fowler, 4764 Deauville street. Thomas Gahan who was well and favorably known in the commercial and in the political world, very quietly passed away from this earth Sunday morning at his home, 4619 Grand Boulevard. Mr. Gahan was formerly chairman of t the Democratic State Committee of Illinois, chairman of the Democratic Central Committee of Cook County and member of the Democratic National Committee. He was President of the Ogden Gas Company at the time of his death he was heavily interested in many other extensive business enterprises. Funeral services were held over his remains at Corpus Christi church, Grand Boulevard and Forty-Ninth street Wednesday morning, where solemn requiem high mass was sung. Interment at Mount Calvary: John P. Hopkins, John W. Sweeney, William A. Lydon, Roger C. Sullivan, William Russell, J. W. Farley and M. J. Doherty were the active pall bearers. Gov. Charles S. Deneen, Mayor Edward F. Dunne and members of the State and County Courts were the honorary pall bearers. In the death of Thomas Gahan Chicago has lost one of its most enterprising and public spirited citizens. --- THE BROAD AX. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholic, Protestant, Christian, Third Republic, Knights of Labor, or any one else can have their say, so long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad AX is a newspaper whose platform is based 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 6004 Armour Avenue, Chicago. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher. Entered at the Post Office at Chicago, In as second-class Matter. Toys of Savages Among the most backward and savage tribes great attention is often paid to the children. The toys and playthings used by savages in all parts of the world are often surprisingly well made. Copper-Covered Steeples Many church steeples in England are covered with copper. One of these, in Exeter, is covered with sheet copper, the metal being taken from the bottom of an old man-of-war broken up at Davenport. Progressive Empress. The empress dowager of China is credited with having given $8,000 toward the building of the medical school to be opened at the English Congregational mission in north China. British Bellringers The fraternity of bellringers is known in Britain as "the exercise." as the dramatic profession is known as "the profession." A bellringer is a "member of the exercise." Queer Paper. Probably the most extraordinary journal in the world is published weekly in Athens. It is written entirely in verse, even the advertisements. Woman's Treasures If the house catches on fire a woman wants to save her old love letters and the baby's first pair of shoes.—N. Y. Press. Wears the Purple The lieutenant governor of South Carolina wears a purple robe of office when presiding over the senate. Vigilance Necessary Eternal vigilance is the price of securing the return of a borrowed book or umbrella—The Commoner. His Business. "Pardon me," said the busy merchant to the insurance agent who had forced his way into his office. "but I'm not prepared to talk to you to-day." "Don't let that worry you," replied the agent. "I'll do all the talking."—Philadelphia Press. The Resetting Sin No one performs a single free action from anything but a selfish motive. That is, at any given moment we are doing the thing we wish to do, if we are free to act. The difference comes in the things we enjoy doing—N. Y. Times. Relief to Mother. Eager Mother—Has he expressed any admiration for you? The Daughter—No, but he said he'd die for me. "Well, that's encouraging."—Yonkers Herald. Accounted For Miss Singer—I wonder if that rich uncle of mine remembered me when he made his will? I used to sing to him. Cynical Friend—He must have; he hasn't left you anything.—Boston Globe. What's the Answer? A man who went to church In Philadelphia met the minister's daughter there and now he is married to her. And still the question is asked: "Why do so few men go to church?"—Buffalo News Blot on the Escutcheon The young marquis of Bute, who has a rental of £250,000 a year, owes most of his wealth to the fact that the founder of the house was the illegitimate son of Robert II. of Scotland. For World Mastery The German emperor says he early vowed "never to strike for world master." It is just as well for his peace of mind that he did so, because he would never have got it, anyway.—Toronto Globe. Graves in the Isthmus More men have died and are buried on the 1stmthus of Panama along the line of the proposed canal than on any equal amount of territory in the world. Profligate Monarch The sultan of Morocco is one of the most extravagant of monarchs. He spends all the money he can lay his hands on. Christian Charity. Strangely enough, the home for aged atheists, just opened in New York, is endowed by Christian believers only. Earth's Bread Eaters. Bread as an article of daily food is only used by one-third of the earth's population. ON MOTHERS-IN-LAW ON MOTHERS-IN-LAW THEIR DUTIES AND TROSE OF DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW. Mothers' Pangs at Losing Their Boys at Marriage—One Mother-in-Law's Advice to Another—Hints for the Daughter-in-Law—When She Marries the Man in a Way She Marries the Family. BY KATE UPSON CLARK (Copyright, 1906, by Joseph B. Bowles). It is probable that not one girl in a thousand—if so many—is instructed before marriage as to her duties to her mother-in-law. Conversely, how many mothers-in-law study the duties of their position? One of the chief stupidities among the many with which human nature is afflicted is that of not taking the long view. A mother says: "Oh, my boy is leaving home to start out in business for himself. How dreadful this is!" Well—what did you bring him up for? Did you look forward to having him tied always "to your apron strings?" Did you intend to support him in manhood, just as you did in childhood? And did you suppose, in case he earned his own living at all, that he would always be able to stay at home and do it? Had you not observed that a large proportion of sons have to leave their parents' home and go to some distant place in order to make the best living? And then did you intend that he should live a bachelor—never having the dignity and joy of a home and wife and children of his own? Did you think, with all the lessons of past generations behind you—especially of your own and your husband's experience—that the love of his parents was going to be enough for him? Did you not foresee that a stronger and deeper love must—and should—come to him some day? And is it possible that you were so selfish that you were sorry that this brightest of all earthly experiences (if it occur in the natural way and between noble souls), was coming some day to your boy? The woman who does not thus look forward and thus rejoice must be lacking both mentally and morally. The good woman brings her boy up to aim at independence in manhood; and if in the long view that independence seems likely to come more quickly or more richly in some distant place than near his home, she speeds him on his way. She wants him to set up a home for himself. She does not want him to live and die an old bachelor. A superfluity of bachelors is one - of the greatest plagues with which a community can be cursed. She knows that she will have to overlook faults, and that she cannot expect the new daughter-in-law to fall in love with her, just because she is the mother of that daughter's husband. She knows that every relation in life has its own peculiar trials and joys, and that some preparation of mind and spirit should be made in order that that relation may be properly maintained. Yet how many women take this long view of life, and try to fit themselves, as the time approaches, for the high office of the mother-in-law? Judging from the "funny papers." we should answer: "Very few." One vivacious, but faithful and affectionate mother, went one day to visit an older friend, and said, laughingly: "You have heard that my Tom is going to marry Amy V —. It is a good match—and we are all pleased. We are going to miss our good boy cruelly—but I long ago determined not to grieve for any such thing as this. I have always been concerned for fear I might fail in my duties as a wife and mother. Now I have a new fear. I would not for the world fall in my duties as a mother-in-law. But they seem to be of a delicate and difficult nature. I understand that a really satisfactory mother-in-law is one of the rarest creatures in existence. You have been a mother-in-law for some years now—and you are a model in what ever you undertake. Now, give me the benefit of your experience." "Well." returned the older lady, "there are only a few points of which I am perfectly sure. These are: 'Let the young people entirely alone, as far as giving advice or criticising is concerned. Do whatever they ask you to. Give them all the nice things you can. Say pleasant things—and leave the unpleasant things unsaid, unless there is absolute necessity. That is as far as I can instruct you." But those of the daughter-in-law are quite as important. The girl who promises to marry a young man may boast that she is not "going to marry his whole family." But flesh and blood cannot be argued out of existence. In a way, my dear girl, you have got to marry his whole family when you marry him. And if you are at all what you ought to be, you want to make the best kind of a sister-in-law and the best kind of a daughter-in-law. You may not be able to love your new relatives—but you can be frank and friendly with them, doing all that you can to make them happy, and guarding their interests and their good name and dignity as faithfully as you guard those of your husband. In serving his loved ones you are only serving him. He will love you a hundred times more when he sees that you recognize your duty toward them. A vast amount of unhappiness arises in families from a failure on the part of women—for women err oftener than men in this relation—to live up to their duties and privileges as mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. Love may not spring up at once in any specific case—but it can usually be developed. HANDKERCHIEF KIMONO. Directions for Making the Simple and Popular Article Out of Five Japanese Handkerchiefs. The Japanese handkerchiefs, so popular now, make very pretty summer kimonos. For the above illustration five handkerchiefs are used, four for the kimono and one for border and revers at neck. Fold two of the handkerchiefs diagonally, one for the front, the other for the back; join the other two to the sides of the back and front for the 2 MADE OF HANDKERCHIEFS. sleeves. Cut the handkerchief used for the front through the center, shape the neck, and sew the border on. Or, instead of cutting the front through the center, one handkerchief may be used on each side, making the necessary fullness. Six handkerchiefs are sometimes fancied, in which case two are used for the back. Where five or six are utilized the neck is not shaped but the corners are turned down. MATERIALS OF THE SEASON Flowered Stuffs Now to the Fore and Silks of Various Sorts Appeal to Economical Purchaser. The new materials look surprisingly like pictures of flower gardens, for they show many blooms arranged upon a common ground. One of these new stuffs, a crispy, silky print, was in very pale lemon color, while upon it it were little lemon roses. numerous forget-me-nots, and many white flowers. In the background, almost covering it, were white lilies. This flowered stuff was for an evening dance dress and was to be made up with pipings of lemon color. The evening silks are admirable and one would almost advise them in preference to the thinner stuffs for evening. There is something about a silk gown which makes it more suitable for a person of moderate means than one of thinner material. It wears better and is more certain to hold its style. Chiffon broadcloth makes a handsome evening dress, and we are returning to the merino dinner gown, with its trimming of buttons and silk ruffles. Here are the materials in the order of their desirability. There is pongee taffeta, which is a very good material. It wears better than taffeta, yet it has its shining face. This makes up beautifully for evening and can be remodeled a little and worn with an Eton for fall wear for receptions, and even for after- noons. Next to pongee taffeta, though quite different, is pompadeur crepe de chine, which is one of the newest and prettiest of stuffs. It is, as its name suggests, a crepe de chine, but upon its face there are lovely big roses, pompadour roses of rankest and most beautiful growth. A pompadour crepe de chine in either white or black, with big pink roses, is beautifully girdled with pink, piped with pink and worn with a skirt of the same, or with a skirt to match the waist in color, but not in material. The flowered bobbinets come this year in a quality which shows a great deal of stability. There is a heavy bobbinet, with a medium-sized mesh, which makes up in the most approved manner. It is the very best material one can have for evening wear in the summer time, for it is very durable, not very expensive, and very easily made. Baby Clothes-Back A pretty gift for a baby is a clothes' holder. It is made of a strip of hard wood nearly a yard long and about five inches wide. It is painted white and enameled, after which forget-me-nots are used as decorations for, and the words "Baby's Clothes" painted in fancy lettering. Small hooks are inserted in the strip of wood, which has blue satin bows at each end with which to suspend it. The little frocks, caps and sacques of the baby may be conveniently hung on this rack. Good Hair Tonic The treatment of the scalp will depend largely on the condition of the hair. If the scalp is very oily, you will need a hair tonic especially adapted to the trouble, while the hair is shampooed very frequently with the green soap. The following tonic is used for an oily scalp: It is made from 20 grains of quinine sulphate, four drams of bay rum, one dram of tincture of cantharides, one dram of tincture of capsicum and eight ounces of distilled water. HAD TOO MANY LAWYERS Legal Fraternity Grew Too Numerous and King Henry VI. Thinned Their Number. The dowager empress of China threatens another drastic reform. She insists that the lawyers of her land shall—study law, reports London Black and White. Black also. We know the boast of Peter the Greece—that there was but one lawyer in the whole of Russia, and he was going to have that one executed. going to harm there. There was once a somewhat similar feeling in England, though as the statute in which it was expressed has been repealed, only lawyers now know anything about it. Henry VI. found that he had too many legal gentlemen in his dominions, especially in Norfolk and Suffolk. He drew a harrowing picture of the conditions as they had been and then were. Formerly, he declared, when there were but six or eight "attorneys" in these counties great tranquility prevailed. But now the numbers had increased to fourscore, or more, "which come to every fair, market and other places where is any assembly of people, exhorting, procuring, moving and inciting the people to attempt untrue and foreign suits for small trespasses, little offenses and small sums of debt whereby proceed many suits more of evil will and malice than of truth of the thing, to the manifold vexations and no small damage of the inhabitants." Therefore it was enacted that there should be henceforth only six common attorneys in Norfolk, and the like number in Suffolk, and two in the city of Norwich. RIGHTS OF CHORUS GIRLS. New York Manager Protects Them from Unwelcome Attentions of Men. The time is past when wealthy young men can sit in the front row of a first-class theater and ogle the young women in the chorus, says the New York Sun. Certain managers used never to make strenuous objections to this sort of fun, providing the young men didn't interfere with the enjoyment of the rest of the audience, but no manager will permit it now. Five well-known young men about town tried it at a Broadway theater a few nights ago, and the management put up with their nonsense until the first part of the show was over. Then the five left their seats and started out for a drink. When they returned they were allowed to enter the theater, but two ushers barred the aisle leading to their seats. Near the ushers stood the manager of the house. Said he to the five young men: "The ladies of the chorus have complained of your unwelcome attentions. You have seen half of this show and can get half the price of the face value of your seats at the box office if you desire. You can't return to your seats. If you try to, I'll have you all arrested." The five young men consulted. Then they apologized for their conduct. The manager said he was sorry, but he couldn't let them return to their seats. They saw the rest of the show standing up in the back of the house. MOTHS FOND OF PRUNES Possible Substitute for Camphor Balls to Protect Winter Clothing. "I have made a discovery, or, at least, I think it is a discovery," said the housewife, according to the New York Sun. "Moths like prunes. "I have mentioned that fact to many persons since I found it was true, and they have soffed at me, all but my grocer. He tells me that he discovered some time ago that moths are very fond of prunes. "I have noticed for some time an occasional moth flying around my kitchen, and I wondered where they came from. I remembered a few days ago that I had placed a package of prunes on an upper shelf in the kitchen closet, and I went looking for it. "Now, this was a pound package of prunes, and the package was sealed. I noticed several little holes near the top of the package, and as I cut the top open what was my surprise to find it full of moths!" "If moths like prunes so much, I rather think that some day prunes may take the place of camphor balls when it comes time to pack away the winter clothing." Man's Nose Supported Him There was once a man who was deaf and dumb, and in consequence had difficulty in earning enough to support himself. As often occurs, those who are deprived of one sense have another in an unusual degree. This was the case with this man. He had a sense of smell so remarkable that he became an expert in detecting the presence of cell wells. His nose was purchased by a big company (naturally the man himself went along with his nose) and he managed to eke out an excellent living.—Washington Star. Use for the Handle Enpeck—My wife told me to buy her a good broom. Dealer—Well, here's one with a hickory handle—warranted not to break. "Great Scott! Do you think my skull is made of cast iron?"—Kansas City Independent. Close Resemblance Mrs. Fluffy-Every one says my daughter is a perfect image of me; have you ever noticed it? Sutor for Daughter-Well, er, I've noticed that you are a perfect shadow of her; yes.-Detroit Free Press. AN IRRIGATION EXHIBIT. Oregon Exposition Will Show What Has Been Done to Redeem Arid Lands. Because of the large amount of land in the Pacific northwest which has been reclaimed by irrigation, and the larger amount which is at present worthless on account of the lack of water supply, the irrigation exhibit at the Lewis and Clark exposition will prove unusually interesting, says a recent account. The exhibit will be complete, well arranged and instructive, and will prove a marvel to eastern people, who know little of the wonderful results which an artificial water supply has accomplished in many western districts. The exhibit will consist largely of working models of irrigation projects the largest being patterned after the $3,000,000 plant now being built in southern Arizona. The models will show the manner of storing the water by reservoirs, the method of carrying it into the lowlands by means of canals and flumes, and its final distribution to the lands to be irrigated. There will also be models of dams and reservoirs, and an exhibit of instruments used in determining the amount of water which may be utilized from any given stream. In addition to these displays, there will be a practical illustration of irrigation methods on the grounds back of the government building, on the peninsula in Guild's lake, where there will be a small farm with crops growing on land actually irrigated. YANKEE INVENTIVENESS. Massachusetts Man Knew How to Ex- tinguish a Taper That Was Inextinguishable. In a little Massachusetts town lives a man who for two causes enjoys deathless local fame, says Lippincott's Magazine. For one thing, he is the only native of the place who has been to Europe; and he, moreover, performed while there the ensuing feat, which the neighbors still recount with breathless admiration: While in Rome the New Englander was shown a certain shrine before which burned a solitary taper. "That taper," explained the guide in machine-built English—"that taper he has burned before this shrine 700 years. He a miraculous taper. Never he has been extinguish. For seven long century that taper has miraculously burn before one shrine, and not once has been—what you call—put out." The Yankee viewed the miracle candle in silence for a full minute. Then leaning slowly forward, he extinguished the flame with a mighty "puff." Turning with a triumphant chuckle to the scandalized and speechless guide, he announced, calmly: "We're just out now!" JAPAN IS FICTIONLESS. Works on Science Most Often Called For in Libraries, with Literature Next. The literary taste of the Japanese is significantly shown in the report of the librarian of the imperial library at Tokio. For fiction there is no demand, a curious contrast to the experience of most American and English libraries. While 12,486 works relating to theology and religion, or only 1.6 per cent. of the total number of books in the library, were asked for, according to the records of the past year, there were demanded by readers 166,677 volumes. of 21.6 per cent.. classified under the head of mathematics, science and medicine. Works on literature and language to the number of 153,711—that is, 20 per cent., were asked for, while 18 per cent. of the applications were for books on history and geography. Works on art, industries, engineering, military and naval science. figure prominently on the list of additions made in recent years to the shelves of the imperial library. Gardening as a "Cure" Few of us know that a far better cure for all our health troubles than any of the patent medicines which are so constantly recommended lies at our doors in more senses than one-i. e., the garden cure. This idea is at last breaking through the crust of centuries and emerging to the light; so that garden cities, lady gardeners, horticulture and agriculture and various other signs of coming sanity, amateur gardening being one of the most conspicuous, are all on the increase. All we have to do is to open our doors and live in our gardens.—Amateur Gardening Golf for Youths Sir Hallewell Rogers, a practical golfer, presiding at the annual meeting of the Warwickshire County Lawn Tennis association, said it was a great mistake for young men who had just left school to begin to play golf. They should first take up a game involving greater and more invigorating exercise than golf could provide. Golf was more a game for old and middle-aged men than for young men, who should first try their hand at tennis.—London Daily News. Wanderers of the Night The night's tale of vagrancy is an appalling one. In the aggregate the vagrants are a zerious source of disease and danger to the public. Even an industriously disposed and honest man may be so broken down by adverse circumstances as to lose heart and strength and to let himself go downhill with despairing indifference.—London Hospital. TEMPER BEAUTY'S ENEMY A Calm and Placid Manner and Way of Looking at Life Conducive to Growth of Physical Charm. Temper has much to do with the destruction of a fine and delicately tinted skin. You are familiar with the woman who becomes pale with anger or purple with rage, yellow with disappointment or green with envy. The pallor, the purple patches, and the jaundice are apt to become fixed—and a woman whose complexion consists of a scheme of color in which these tints predominate distinctly bears the color imprint of the sere, the yellow leaf. A bad complexion is sometimes the outward and visible sign of a bad temper, hence serenity is to be cultivated as an aid to natural beauty says a writer in the American Queen. Worrying about household mishaps and servants is to be avoided with all cost as tending to accelerate the fading of June's roses from the choice of the not too youthful and the temptation of the active mind, always to be doing something, must be seriously resisted. Unless you have plenty of feet and relaxation, both of mind and muscle, your mirror will soon begin to reflectations on your face and on little wrinkles will appear one by one, as the stars come out on a summer night. But "when soft slumbers allures thee," be careful not to sleep with the hand under the cheek, as the 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 appearance of lines on either side of the mouth. Undoubtedly bad temper is 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 looking skin? Worry, continuous fretting envy and maliciousness not only wear the face with ugly lines, but destroy the foundations of the entire constitution. Therefore beware, and use the only solvent remedy. Cultivate aniness courage, cheerfulness, amiability and affection, and as the sun drives the fogs of night before it, so the ungriness will give place, if not to beauty, then 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 before 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 comfortable. 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. Never wear the same pair of shoes all day long. And there is another shoe rule—namely, that shoes should be frequently 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 feel hard and stiff rub them with oil. 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 stockings. 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 grow flat. Try always to have trim, neat-looking shoes. These are excellent foot rules for any woman. Now, about the walk. There is an English 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 as you can. Lift the chin. Throw back the head. Raise the eyes. Breathe deeply. And don't mince." How to Treat Gloves This is the proper way to treat a glove: When you spy a tiny hole mend it without delay, that it may not increase in size. Mend it on the inside of the glove with fine cotton of the same color as the kid. Do not use silk, for it soon wears out. Never break off your cotton, but cut it, so as not to draw your stitches too tightly and make the seam hard and uneven. When sewing a split in a finger seam insert a finger into the glove and draw 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 small and slits it is worse than useless to sew up the rent; it must be patched. The patch must be of kid of the same color. To Help the Eyebrows. Paint your eyebrows every night with a camel's hair brush dipped in sweet oil. Warm the oil, but do not heat it. If you prefer, use vaseline slightly warmed. Do not use much oil, but just enough to lubricate the eyebrows. PHILIPPINE PARTY DWINDLING CONSIDERABLY IN NUMBER. EXPEDITION NOT A JUNKET Senate in Recent Years Has Lost Many of Its Distinguished Old Men— Majority of Our Presidents Have Been Masons. THE GROWN WILL NOT TURN AWAY BILLS MADE BY SOMEONE WITH U.S. 6 THE PHILIPPINES ASHINGTON. Secretary Taft has caused consternation among the congressmen who have been contemplating a trip with him to the Philippines. The congressmen had supposed that their expenses would be defrayed from some public fund or other and they are some what surprised to learn from a recent statement of the secretary that they will only be furnished with transportation. They will have to pay for their meals and Pullman fare to San Francisco; for their meals on board the transport across the Pacific and for their subsistence while in the Philippines. The secretary calculates that this means an outlay of about $500 per man. As this trip was proposed for the purpose of enlightening the prominent statesmen on many questions affecting the Philippines and the general government, and the results of the expedition are to be shown in general legislation, a number of the congressmen cannot understand why they are called upon to give up good money of their own for the benefit of the Philippine government. Secretary Taft believes that every cent expended on this trip will be well invested, and also that all the expenses of the party should be defrayed either by the Philippine government or out of the United States government. He is restricted, however, in the extension of the hospitality of the Philippine government, as some very finnicky auditors of the treasury department might question the accounts, with bills to come in for feeding and otherwise entertaining the statesmen. It now looks as though the party would be much smaller than at first anticipated. It is very doubtful if Speaker Cannon will be a member of it, although the declaration of Secretary Taft that the trip cannot in any way be regarded as a junket, removes a very serious objection that "Uncle Joe" had to it. Senator Newlands N THE hearings now in progress before the interstate commerce committee of the senate a pretty wide range of questions is permitted. This freedom is taken advantage of by Senator Newlands of Nevada, who is very fond of poking questions at high railway officials and securing all I sorts of information. He does not always confine himself to the exact subject under consideration, but wanders a good deal into general fields of political economy. Mr. Newlands is a very strong advocate of granting charters by the national government to corporations doing an interstate business. In his cross-examination of railroad men before the committee he is sure to lead up to his hobby. There has been a disposition on the part of Senator Elkins, chairman of the committee, to restrict cross-examination to the main subject under consideration, that of the government fixing railway freight rates. He has not, however, checked Mr. Newlands in the latter's inquiries, and the reason given is because the Nevada senator is "such a good fellow." Mr. Newlands is entitled to being termed a good fellow, as he is one of the most royal hosts in Washington. He lives in a century old mansion on the heights overlooking the northwest section of Washington, and the broad lawns and rambling rooms of this old home are ideal for the exhibition of whole-souled hospitality. The senator delights in entertaining here numbers of his colleagues, and no pleasanter evening can be spent than at his almost baronial dining table. The interstate commerce committee has had this pleasure more than once, and it is easily apparent why Mr. Newlands is given free rein in his line of questioning at the committee rooms. Mr. Newlands has invested may millions of money in the development of Washington, and especially its suburbs. Through his wife much of the Sharon estate came to him, and he has invested it about the capital city where returns are reasonably certain. The Late Senator Platt N O MAN will be more missed from the United States senate than Orville H. Platt," was the remark of Senator Spooner of Wisconsin when the news came of the Connecticut senator's death. Mr. Platt was one of a half dozen republican senators who virtually controlled all important legis- half dozen gave more time and thought to the country's interests than did Mr. Platt. His deep study of every question and his sound, common-sense judgment made him the most trusted of all the leaders. There were many men more brilliant in the senate, but none more honest or able. Mr. Platt had no vanity, and he never tried to learn the tricks of an orator. He was somewhat ungainly in appearance, and when he arose to address the senate he seemed to get out of his seat in sections. He was very tall, and as he came up out of his chair slowly he seemed to unlumber a section at a time. He had a somewhat querulous voice and spoke in jerky fashion. His gestures were strained and awkward, but he was never at a loss to find the proper language in which to express his ideas, and they were always listened to with the closest attention. Mr. Platt was very fond of out-door life, and not long before his death he remarked that in the previous 25 years he had probably lived five years out of doors. He had a lodge in the Adirondacks, being first attracted to those delightful surroundings by the talks and writings of the late Rev. W. H. H. Murry, who was for some years pastor of a Congregational church in Connecticut, of which SenatorPlatt was a deacon. Some of the Older Men T DEATH 13 HE death of Senator Platt emphasizes the rapidity with which old and famous men are being taken out of the United States senate. One year ago there were 14 men of national reputation on the rolls of the senate who were above the scriptural limit of three score years and ten. To-day there are just nine senators who are over 70 years of age, over one-third of last year's number having crossed the Great Divide. Those who have passed away in the last 12 months are Senators Quay, Hoar, Bate, Hawley and Platt. This mortality among the older statesmen inspires the question of "Who will be the next?" There are now serving in the senate at more than three score and ten years of age Senators Morgan and Petus of Alabama, Teller of Colorado, Cullom of Illinois, Allison of Iowa, Frye of Maine, Platt and Depew of New York, and Proctor of Vermont. The weight of increasing years is plainly visible on some of these noted statesmen. Senator Morgan of Alabama has aged very perceptibly in the last year. He has lost flesh and, although still able to make a prolonged speech, his voice has lost much of its fullness, and after an hour or two on the floor he is compelled to seek the indulgence of the senate while he sits down, and rests in the course of his speech. Senator Frye of Maine, president pro tem of the senate, is another who is showing the burden of years. Mr. Frye has had frequent weak spells in the last year or two and is not nearly so vigorous as some of his older colleagues. A long rest this summer, most of which he will spend at his lodge on the range of lakes in Maine, may restore much of his vitality, but his friends have been watching him with anxious eyes. Senator Platt of New York is probably the feeblest man in the senate, but as he has been in that condition for some years the chances are he may outlive many of the more robust senators. Teller of Colorado is becoming bent and stooped with his 75 years, and even the hard-working Allison is beginning to desire a little more rest. Well-Known Statesmen Masons T HE great majority of presidents of the United States, from Washington down to Roosevelt, have been members of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Roosevelt did not become a Mason until after he had been elected to the office of vice president. In the winter following the election of 1900 he became a member of Matinecock lodge at Oyster Bay. He has been elected to receive several high degrees in masonry, but the pressure of public business has prevented his taking them. He will probably wait until he retires from the presidency before going through these initiations. Vice President Fairbanks also became a Mason after his election to the vice presidency, but it is his intention to take as many degrees as possible in the near future, so that when 1908 comes around he will be a full-fledged Mason of the several degrees, including the Knights Templar and the Scottish rite degrees up to the thirty-second. Mr. Fairbanks entered a lodge in Indianapolis during the Christmas holidays last winter, a special dispensation having been granted in order that he might take three degrees in one day. During the present year he expects to take the remaining degrees of the York rite. The best known of Masons among presidents of later years were Garfield, Harrison and McKinley. Garfield and McKinley were Knights Templar, and usually attended the conclaves of that order. Andrew Jackson was at one time grand master of the grand lodge of Tennessee. John Quincy Adams was one president who was conspicuously opposed to Masonry. He was elected during the days of the anti-masonry excitement and talked and wrote against the order with considerable vigor. A poll of the house made a few years ago showed that 87 per cent. of the members were Masons, and a similar poll of the senate showed that 80 per cent. of the latter body belonged to that order. 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 escaped 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 Statesman. 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. Novelty in Paris. 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. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in... COAL & WOOD Fifty-First St. and Armour Ave. RAIL YARDS: 1st St. & L. S. & M. S. Ry. 2nd St. and Armour Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Blue 6572. B. H. 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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. Mareng Ruben (Inc. 9, 390 State St., Chicago CHIPS Mrs. Lonise Montgomery, 4743 Shields avenue, and Rev. Mrs. Vaughan, will leave next Tuesday for Covington, Ky., where they will visit with Mrs. Rev. J. W. Robinson and attend the meeting of the Missionary Society of the M. E. Church. Mrs. Mamie Meredith Smith has decided to remain in Chicago on the account of the illness of her husband Mr. George Smith. Mrs. Smith had broken up housekeeping preparatory to returning to her relatives in New York. Mrs. W. D. Alexander 2947 Armour ave, the up-to-date dressmaker, has made more fancy gowns this season than she has in the same length of time in the past, which means that her many customers are well pleased with her excellent work. Mrs. Mattle Marshall 1969 N. Marsh- field ave., one of the prominent Afro- American school teachers on the North Side, was recently united in wedlock to Mr. Easton, wo is one of the efficient clerks in the Chicago Post- office. Philip Green, 343 West 17th street, reflects great credit on the Afro- American Policemen of Chicago, he is honest and pays his debts promptly. He is a taxpayer and owns a lovely home, which is kept as clean and as neat as a new pin by Mrs. Green. Roy O. West, the Republican boss in the Old Town of Lake, will so they say will in the future shake its dust from his large feet, and reside in the 21st, ward on the North Side, and his removal from the 30th ward will be hailed with delight by the Colored Republicans. Mrs. Bailey presented Mr. Charlie Frye and his bride with a handsome hand-painted Japanese tanker and Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Turner gave them half a dozen linen table napkins. These presents were omitted in the list which appeared in the last issue of The Broad Ax. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Bell, who for sometime past resided with Mr. and Mrs. Tyler 5026 Armour ave., have gone to housekeeping at 5116 La Salle st., Mrs. Bell lately returned to the city from a long visit with her mother at Wheeling West.Va., and she enjoyed her trip to that section of the South. W. R. Harris, 4738 Armour avenue one of the leading Afro-American Republican politicians in the Town of Lake. says, that "The Broad Ax is the best and the leading newspaper published in the interest of the race in this city and that it should have ten thousand more readers than it has at the present time." The setting of the Mosiac stones of St. Stephens at 2 p. m. on Sunday, May 14th, promises to be one of the most striking events of church-life in America. Besides the ceremony, the stone itself is a characteristic one of many of the ancient places in Europe, Asia and the Isles of the sea. Many secret and fraternal orders will turn out in a body on the occasion. Full account will be given in the next issue of The Broad Ax. S. B. Turner and Doctor Daniel H. Williams' long drawn out libel case fell to pieces in the grand jury room last Thursday and Friday. The grand jury reuprened no bill against S. B. Turner. Notwithstanding this fact, Doctor Williams scored a victory over Col. Turner for he made him skin everything back which was supposed to refer to the Doctor and his flirtation with the beautiful young lady at the Somerset Hotel. Representative Edward D. Green succeeded in getting his "Anti-Lynching Bill" through the lower House of the Legislature of Illinois Tuesday by a vote of 98 to 31. The measure stipulates that five thousand dollars can be recovered from each and every county in the State of Illinois in case any person lose their life at the hands of a mob or in a riot. So far Rep. Green has performed a great service for all the people of Illinois. Col. B. F. Moseley it seems ducked the delegation of colored Republicans who had the cheek, the brass and the gill to call on Mayor Dunne and urge him to select William G. Anderson Chief Prosecuting Attorney of Chicago. Col. Moseley wants the world to know it that he is a consistent Republican and he firmly believes in the doctrine to "the vicars belong the spoils," therefore he is of the opinion "that colored Republicans should not beg white Democrats to appoint them to office." The writer is in recipt of a letter from Rev. Mrs. J. W. Robinson of Covington, Ky., in which she states that The Broad Ax arrives in their new home every Monday morning and that every member of their household are glad when it comes and read it with much interest. Rev. Robinson is getting along very nicely in his new field of labor and on Easter Sunday the church collections amounted to more than $100. Mrs. Robinson states, that "there is a great work to be done in Covington for the Lord." The Union League Club, the merchants and the Iroquois Clubs, have completed all arrangements to receive and do honor to President Roosevelt, when he arrives in this city next Wednesday, May 10. Col. James Hamilton Lewis will serve as toastmaster at the banquet which will be tendered to the President at the Iroquois Club. Of the various committees gotten up to receive President Roosevelt, not one decent colored person has been invited to serve on them, which shows that the spirit of Lily Whiteism is still flourishing in Chicago. Bright Boys and Girls Wanted to Sell The Broad Ax. Bright boys and girls can make money in every community by selling The Broad Ax. It will cost you nothing to begin, as we will send you a supply of papers for the first week free. If there are any bright boys and girls in any section of the country who want to start in business for themselves, make money and be independent, write to us at once, and we will send you ten papers free of charge. You can sell them for 5 cts. each, this will give you the capital which you can buy more papers at the newsdealers' rate, allowing you a good profit. Thinking and progressive people read The Broad Ax. Your father, brothers, uncles and friends will buy the paper from you. If you mean business write to Julius F. Taylor, 5040 Armour ave. 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 F. Taylor, 5041) Armour avenue, Chicago. Why He Was Chosen. A well-known lecturer, who had been invited to serve as a substitute in a country place, felt some nervousness, knowing he was to fill the place of a more famous man. This feeling was not diminished when he heard himself thus addressed by a long-limbed, keen-eyed farmer: "This man is our substitute. I don't know what he can do. Time was short and we had to take what we could git!" —Chicago Tribune. History of Wine At first sparking wines were only made in the French province of Champagne. In the early part of the nineteenth century the first experiments to manufacture sparkling wines were made in Germany. The wines, however, grown in Champagne are best suited for this purpose, hence most of the German firms manufacturing champagnes obtain their wines from Champagne and mix them with German wines. Sea Food. "Waiter," called the young man with the epicurean appetite, "bring me a broiled lobster." "Sorry, sir," said the waiter, "but we haven't any lobsters to-day." "No lobsters? Why, the menu of this hotel states you have all the delicacies of the land." "Yes, sir, but lobsters are delicacies of the water."—Chicago News. English Towns Deserted. An authority says that there are no fewer than 165 good-sized English towns which are absolutely being ruined by the migration of their populations to the great cities. Trade declines, property decreases in value, and while English cities are being overcrowded the smaller towns are being left desolate. Unintelligible Singers Apparently there is no hope of so training singers that they will enunciate distinctly. Occasionally there is some individual who can sing delightfully, and at the same time make himself understood perfectly, but most singers might as well chant Choctaw as English—Denver Republican. Worse for Him. "Mr. Gotrox says very bitter things about those lazy sons of his, but his wife is always making excuses for them." "Yes, she makes excuses, but he has to make allowances for them; that's what makes him so sore."—Philadelphia Press. Old Linguist Joseph Sanson has been an interpreter in Philadelphia for half a century. He is now over 80 years old. He speaks German, French, Italian, Spanish, Flemish, Dutch and Yiddish fluently, besides having a good working knowledge of many other languages and dialects. Have Quit Cheating. If anything, we women are in these days overscrupulous, principally owing to the fact that feminine honor has in the past been frequently the subject of masculine gibes. Women were formerly commonly supposed and generally allowed to cheat at croquet, a privileged they shared with curates; and in games where money changed hands while the winnings were invariably handed over to them, they were never expected to pay when they lost. Of course, we have changed all that today—Ladies' Field. Shortband Typewriter. The "stenophile" is a new shorthand typewriter, which prints in ordinary letters. It is the invention of M. Brovort, of Paris. It can write at the rate of 200 words a minute, but the ordinal speed is 125 to 150 words a minute. A pupil, after some days' practice, can do 50 words a minute. The invention is unlike ordinary typewriters, and consists of two instruments—one for punching holes in a band of paper, the other for mechanically printing in type from the band.—London Globe. Wanted Medicine for Right Side. Wanted Medicine to my store the other day," remarked the druggist, "and asked my assistant to give her something for a pain she had in her right side. While the young man was compounding the mixture, the woman approached me and said: 'Are you sure he will give me what I need? Tell him to be sure and make up the medicine for the right side.'"—Chicago Tribune. Hard Ban for Teachers A teacher in a certain school said to a dull pupil: "When I was your age I could answer any question in arithmetic." "Yes," said the small child; "but you forget that you had a different teacher to what I have." Collapse of the schoolmaster.—Chicago Journal. Preaching to Individuals. There is no need of preaching a gospel for the individual. The individual who has it in him to shape his own environment will do it. The masses of mankind are not strong enough to overcome their environment. Any efficient gospel for them must take account of that environment.—N. Y. Times. Most Dangerous Occupation Seafaring is the most perilous employment. The Labor Gazette points out that of 21,668 fatal accidents during the past five years, 3,758, the largest, was in the shipping industry. The next most dangerous trades are mining, quarrying and working on railways. Theory About Fish. An English writer, Mr. Hodgson, who is by no means convinced that salmon fast during their sojourn in fresh water, thinks they take the minnow for a wounded fish, and dash at it, owing to the impulse which makes most animals attack a cripple. Some Improvement Expected Editor (to the artist)—I refused this drawing a year ago. Why do you bring it here again? Artist—I thought you would have more experience by this time and know a good drawing when you see it.—Illustrated Bits. Servants Come High It costs money to live in South Africa. A woman resident in Johannesburg pays $50 a month for her cook and $25 a month to a Hindoo servant. In India she would have had to pay only five dollars a month for the Hindoo's services. Corean Method of Reform An aged Korean councillor of state, who is a strong reformer, Ghol-i-kyen, has been sitting outside the palace gate for five days, and proposes to sit there until needed reforms are carried out. Shanghai Herald. Effect, Not Cause He—They've got cause and effect twisted. Kissing is generally the result of a heart affection.—Stray Stories. Greatest Giver. Baroness Burdett-Coutts, the world's greatest woman philanthropist, who has given away nearly $25,000,000, nearly all her possessions, on April 21 celebrated her ninety-second birthday. your sister at home? Her Brother—Yes, but so is pop, an' he's got indigestion. You'd better skip, —Stray Stories. Pertinent Inquiry. Smith—Our new folding bed resembles a piano. Jones—and does your snoring resemble sheet music?—Chicago News. Man Too Slow. When an automobile runs over a man the automobile is never running too fast. Of course not.—Philadelphia Record. The Reason. "Blank says he lives by his wits." "I wondered why he was always broke."—Detroit Free Press. Glass and Eye Strain. Bad window glass, says an oculist, is responsible for eye strain, owing to faulty refraction. No Ballast It takes an empty head to rise to the heights of fashion.—Chicago Tribune. Chicago CRAY & MORAN ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite 1114 Ashland Block, Clark and Randolph Sts. Tel. Central 569. CHICAGO. Residence 57 Macallister Place Telephone Ashland 363 Office Telephones Central 1239 Automatic 5940 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 318-320 Reaper Block CLARK AND WASHINGTON STS. CHICAGO. 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