The Broad Ax

THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT On His Swing Around the Circle Or Triumphal Tour Through the South, Praised the Memories of Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and other Traitors to the Union, While He Was Silent As to the "Jim Crow" Car Law and the Disfranchisement of the Negro. He Contends That "The Whites of the South Must Settle Their Own Race Problem," Which Means Continued Seridom and Degradation for the Afro-Americans. President Roosevelt began his memorable swing around the circle or triumphal tour through the Southern States last Wednesday and amidst the booming of cannons, the shrill basts of whistles, the loud cheering of thousands of Dixie's enthusiastic people, the Presidential party entered Richmond, Va., where it made its first stop. Never in the history of that city has a warmer or greater ovation been tended to an American citizen. The President's oration was a gem in every respect, and it was heartily received by its citizens, while addressing them he praised the memories of Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and other traitors to the Union, while on the other hand he was perfectly silent as to the "Jim Crow" street car law which is the darling pet of those composing the superior race of that city, and as to the disfranchisement of the Negro in Old Virginia, the President also utterly failed to remind his white fellow citizens of Richmond, in plain words that it was absolutely wrong for "them to ignore and insult the best class of Afro-Americans and not to permit them to assist in any way to welcome him to their magnificent city, that such an antagonistic course is hostile to true Americanism," for it appears that not one Afro-Ameic feat was permitted to serve on his reception committee, nor to raise a voice in behalf of the President. A long rope was run up and down one side of the streets traversed by the Presidential party and all the colored school children, their parents and other Afro-Americans were compelled to stand inside the space allotted to them, so that they would not come in contact with the whites, even the white school teachers who are glad to earn a little money by teaching in colored schools refused to stand with their colored pupils. With the "color line" so tightly drawn in the beautiful city of Richmond, the President glorified its citizens and the people of the South for loyally "standing by their traditions and memories," and what were their traditions and memories of the past? Why, Negro's savvy and state rights! Which doctrine still lingers in the minds of the southern people, and which will have to again be completely shot to death before they will permit the Negro to enjoy his civil and political rights. From Richmond, Va., Presi-ent Roosevelt continued his swing around the circle or triumphal tour, through North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Arkansas and Louis lana. At the many points where he stopped he orated on every imaginable subject, from digging the Panama Canal to the boycott of the Chinese against permitting the American products to enter their country. But at all times and at all places, he was very careful not to have one word to say against the disfranchisement on the Negro and the "Jim Crow" can system, which is in vogue in the states he passed through, neither did he touch upon the injustice of taxation of any class of citizens without representation, and he was aware o. the fact, that from Washington, D. C., to New Orleans, not one Afro-American nor organization of any kind including bands, were permitted to join with his white fellow citizens to honor him, and yet he never uttered one word of complaint, nor admonished them that it was a gross act of injustice on their part to so frighten discriminate against such a large class of people, simply on account of the color of their skin. At Atlanta, Ga., John Temple Graves that half savage and incarnate flen of the infernal regions, who openly advocates mob and lynch law for Negroes, was chairman of the President's reception committee, and President Roosevelt's talk was so pleasing to the people of Georgia that he was adopted as their favorite or beloved son, which shows that there was a tact understanding between the President and the Southern people for him not to have anything to say directly in relation to the views which they entertain respecting the inferior position in all things the Negro must occupy, and they in return for his silence in this respect would receive him with open arms. Tuesday morning President Rocsvelt arrived at Tuakegee, A'a., and was royally received by Booker T. Washington, and his assistants. He reviewed the parade composed of fifteen hundred students attending Tuskegee. The speech he elicited there is full of many lofty ideals and practical thoughts or suggestions to both races. It was as follows: "Within the last twenty years the industrial operations of the south have increased so tremendously that there is a scarcity of labor almost everywhere, so that it is the part of wisdom for all who wish the prosperity of the south to help the Negro to become in the highest degree useful to himself and therefore to the community in which he lives. The soul! has always depended, and now depends, chilly upon her native population for her work. Hence the work [Portrait of a man in a suit with a bow tie, facing left. The background is a plain, light color. The portrait is oval-shaped.] MAJOR EDGAR B. TOLMAN, Former Corporation Counsel of Chicago, who has been indorsed by the Bar- Association of this City, to succeed the late Henry M. Shepard as Judge of the Superior Court. Major Edgar B. Tolman, recently Local Improvements under Corpora- tion Counsel for the City of Hon Counsel Walker, and upon M. Chicago, and now special counsel in Walker's election to the bench, su- the traction litigation, is one of the coeded him as Corporation Counsel. leading lawyers of the Chicago bar, Major Tolman is peculiarly fitt- The important work that he has been for a judicial position. He is a man engaged in since his appointment as of great legal attainments, is broo- Corporation Counsel by Mayor Harrii-gauged, and one of the most evo- son, two years ago, has brought him tempered gentlemen in public life into such prominence that he needs He has the qualifications of the idea no introduction to the voters of this judge. He has much about him the City. Major Tolman was born September voters. For years his home was loca- 5, 1859, and became a resident of the ed after by an old colored couple City of Chicago in 1868. He was edu- and when sickness and infirmity con- cated in the public schools of this pelled them to leave his employ, M. City and at the Chicago University, or Tolman provided them with ass- from which he graduated in 1880. He tance and sent them back to their o- studied law at the Union College of home in Baltimore. When the Cil- Law, graduating in 1882, and later be Council, during the recent Teamster- came a member of the firm of Doolit-strike, directed him to render a tle & McKey, the senior member be-opinion as to the legality of impor- ing a former United States Senator colored men into Chicago to tal- from Wisconsin. In 1887 he enlisted in the First Regiment of Infantry, was promoted to the rank of major in 1893, and at the breaking out of hostilities in the Spanish-American War, went with his regiment to Cuba. The part played by the First Regiment on Cuban soil is familiar to all Chicagoans an especially to the Colored regiment which landed at Santiago, the day their white brothers in arms left for home. At the close of the War Major Tolman returned to Chicago and resumed the practice of the law. He became the head of the legal department of the Board of of the Tuskegee institute is a matter of the highest practical importance to both the white man and the black man and well worth the support of both races alike in the south and in the north. Your 1,500 students are not only being educated in the head and heart, but also trained to industrial efficiency. "In the interest of humanity, of justice and of selfprotection every white man in America, no matter where he lives, should try to help the Negro to help himself. It is in the interest and for the protection of the white man to see that the Negro is educated. It is not only the duty of the white man, but it is to his interest, to see that the Negro is protected in property, in life and in all his legal rights. Every time a law is broken every individual in the community has the moral tone of his life lowered. I heartily appreciate what you have done of Tuskegee and I am sure you will not grudge my saying it could not possibly have been done save for the loyal support you have received from the white people. "The colored people have many dif ficulties to pass through, but these dif ficulties will be surmounted if only the policy of reason and common sense is pursued. What you have Local Improvements under Corporation Counsel Walker, and upon Mr. Walker's election to the bench, succeeded him as Corporation Counsel. Major Tolman is peculiarly fitted for a judicial position. He is a man of great legal attainments, is broad gauged, and one of the most even tempered gentlemen in public life. He has the qualifications of the ideal judge. He has much about him that especially commends him to colored voters. For years his home was looked after by an old colored couple and when sickness and infirmity compelled them to leave his employ, Major Tolman provided them with assistance and sent them back to their old home in Baltimore. When the City Council, during the recent Teamsters strike, directed him to render an opinion as to the legality of importing colored men into Chicago to take the place of striking workmen, he did not allow himself to be carried away by the passion and prejudice of the hour, and he did not seize the opportunity to play to the mob in the streets, as others have done. His reply to the Council was memorable "In the State of Illinois," he said, "there is no possible legal distinction to be drawn between colored and white persons; we have here one law for all colors." Should Major Tolman be elected to the bench, what better guaranty of fair play could we ask for than this? done in the past is an indication of what you will be able to accomplish in the future under wise leadership. Moral and industrial education is what is most needed in order that this progress may continue. The race must learn to wait an bide its time; to prove itself worthy by showing its possession of perseverance, of thrift of self-control. The destiny of the race is chiefly in its own hands and must be worked out patiently and persistently along these lines. Remember also that the white man who can be of most use to the colored man is that colored man's neighbor. It is the southern people themselves who must and can solve the difficulties that exist in the south." The last sentence in it, is the discordant note, wherein the President says, "The southern people them selves, must and can solve the difficulties that exist in the south," which means the continued serfdom and degradation of the Afro-American. In this sentence the President forgets that the nation at large was responsible for the introduction of Negro slavery on these shores, and that it is likewise the duty of the nation at large to see to it that the Negro is frofully accorded his civil and political rights. The Baptist Convention Rev. E. C. Morris Elected President The Woman's Convention Holding It's Sessions at enezer Baptist Church The Woman's Convention is Holding It's Sessions at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Booker T. Washington to Speak The Twenty-Fifth annual session of the National Baptist Convention, and the Sixth annual session of the Woman's Auxiliary Convention is now in this city. It is the largest session ever held in the history of the National Baptist Convention, and the Woman's Auxiliary has reached its climax in attendance and interest manifeste. When the opening session was called to order Wednesday morning the seating capacity of Olivet Baptist church was inadequate for the delegates and visitors. Rev. E. J. Fisher, D. D., pastor of Olivet church, announced after the session Wednesday evening the other sessions during the convention would be held in the First Regiment Armory, 16th and Michigan avenue. The official program has been carried out as it is arranged. Each session has been of much importance. When the President, Rev. E. C Morris, D. D., called the meeting to order, Rev. E. J. Fisher was introduced he delivered the address of welcome on behalf of Olivet church, of which he is pastor. He gave the history of the church in a concise form; told of the hard struggle its members had in their efforts to secure a leader. In granting the delegates and visitors full possession of the church he told them how hard they had worked to have it in readiness for their benefit. He gave figures showing how the people, white and colored, have rallied to his assistance since his church extended an invitation to the National Baptist Convention to meet with them. Rev. Fisher is a master of eloquence. On behalf of the state of Illinois, His Excellency, Gov. Chas S. Deneen was to deliver this addres s as it was impossible for him to be present, Hon. Marvin B. Malden delivered the welcome address on behalf of the state. Mr. Madden wel comed his delegates to the state and told them the people of Illinois was glad to have the National Baptist Convention to convene in it, he said "he knew they would make an indelible impression of good" he also said all Baptists made good citizens. On behalf of the city of Chicago, His Honor, Mayor Edward F. Dune addressed the convention. Mayor Dunne warmly welcomed the delegates to this city and told them he had been trying to be able to give them a free street car ride, but he had not yet been able to bring municipal ownership into force, he said the free ride which he would be able to give them would cast a rather bad reflection on their conduct. Mayor Dunne so said many things which went to show he appreciated their presence, in this city. On behalf of all white Baptist churches, Rev. Johnson Myers, D. D., addressed the convention. Rev. Myers address had a rather pleasing effect upon the audience. On behalf of the Illinois colored Baptist churches, Rev. D. H. Harris, D. D., addressed Convention is Sessions at Eb- otist Church. the convention. His remarks were such that gave the assurance to all the delegates their presence in the state is of special interest to all the Baptist churches. On behalf of the city Baptist churches, Dr. W. S. Braddan welcomed the delegates to the city. Dr. Braddan is an eloquent speaker in his welcome remarks he gave the delegates many excellent advices concerning the corrupt side of Chicago, his premonitions should be a safe guide against the vices which have caused other ministers to fall by the wayside. His remarks were plain and well chosen for the occasion. The response to the welcome address by Rev. E. W. D. Isaac, D. D., of Nashville, Tenn., on behalf of the convention to the State of Illinois, the churches of the state and city, and the citizens of Chicago, Rev. Isaac gave a response of marked intellectuality. When he was introduced the applause was unceasing. He is one of the most brilliant orators in the Baptist convention, the response he gave to the welcome address proved him equal to the occasion. He proved himself a man who is able to listen, as he quoted all the former speakers and tore their illogical remark asunder, and showed the convention the actual condition and the grounds on which the convention must stand, especially in the relations they stand with the white Baptist churches and the people of the state and city. Rev. Isaac said he was sorry the white friends had left the church before he had time to respond to their remarks. He gave a few notes on the financial condition of the church, he said the colored Baptists have 18,000 churches at a cost of $12,000,000; he reported the Southern Baptist church has placed at their disposal $15,000 o be used by the National Baptist Convention to help elevate the race. After Rev. Isaac closed his response a poem was read by Dan. Hackley Winston, which was written and dedicated to the twenty-fifth annual session of the convention. This closed the opening session. The afternoon session was carried out as arranged on the official program. 4:30.—The annual address by the president, Rev. E. C. Morris was of much interest to all in attendance. Rev. Morris made an effort to offer his resignation in his annual address, but the members of the convention were not in favor of it and would not adopt his address until he was re-elected president of the convention. All the sessions have been of the greatest importance and the First Regiment armory, 18th street and Michigan avenue, has been well filled at each session. The Sixth Annual Session of the Woman's Auxiliary Convention in session at Ebenezer Baptist church, is (Continued on page 2.) THE BROAD AX. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the 'truth' principles of Democracy but Catholic, Protestants, Priests, Infants, Farmers, Single Taxes, Republicans, any one of them can have their say, so long as their language is proper and responsible. liv is fixed. The Broad. is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the book. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. Advertising rates made known on application Address all correspondence to JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher. Entered at the Post Office at Chicago as Second-class Matter. CHIPS Mrs. Annie Dewey of Balto, Md., a delegate to the Baptist convention, is the guest of her cousin Mr. Anderson 6448 Champlain ave. Mr. Samuel Blackwell, brother to Mr. Edw. M. Blackwell, the pular undertaker, returned to his home in Detroit, Mich., after the burial of his mother Monday afternoon Mr. Alfred Anderson, clerk of the Provident Hospital, entertained several gentlemen last Sat. evening at the hospital in honor of Cole and Johnson of New York. Mrs. E. Louise Austin 4764 Armour ave., much to the delight of her many friends, after a two weeks spell of sickness is rapidly regaining her health. Mrs. Sadie Scott 135 W. 51st street gave a whist party last Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. D. Thomas of Marquette, Mich., who have been visiting Mrs. Spotswood 5116 La Salle st. A white minis.er in Virginia was sent to jail for three months for stealing chickens. All of which goes to show that the colored brother has no monopoly at anything.—Ex. Mrs. James Green 5054 Armour ave. returned home Tuesday morning after a five weeks, visit with her relatives and friends in Lexington, Ky., where she feasted on chicken and other good things. Mrs. Sanford Harris, and her daughter Florence of 607 Austin ave. will leave on Oct. 31, for Los Angeles, Calif., where they will spend the winter. William A. Doyle, is gaining new friends every day in his race to succeed Hon. Edward F. Dunne as one of the Judges of the Circuit Court, and after November 7, it will be Judge Doyle. Thomas J. Webb is one of Chicago's ablest business men, feels sure of his re-election as a member of the Drain age Canal Board where he has so faithfully served the people for the past five years. Alderman John J. Bradley is devoting his time and energy to further the election of all his associates on the ticket and with all of the railroad men of Cook County to boost him along, he will be elected as one of the new trustees of the Drainage Canal Board. A number of the citizens of Texas have petitioned the Governor to suspend all laws as far as they relate to the Negro, and allow the people to be judges, juries and executioners of every Negro their vengeance may fall upon. The Governor has not given his consent up to the present. They are indeed asking a good deal.—Ex. The "Red City" which will be on the billboard at Smiley's Hall, 76 East 22nd street, Monday and Tuesday evenings, October 31-31 promises to be a grand success, it is to be given for the benefit of the remodeling fund of St. Thomas church, and it deserves to be liberally patronized. Miss Josephine Marie Hubbard, will be united in marriage to Mr. Wm. P. Miller at St. Thomas church, Wednesday evening November 8, Reception will be held at the home of the brides mother, rMs. F. C. Hubbard 2729 Wabash ave, from 8 to 11 o'clock. The newly married couple will be at home at the above number after November 11. Hon. Frank Wenter, continues to waite a vigorous campaign for re-election as a member and President of the Drainage Canal Board, and it is conceded by The Chicago Chronicle and other Republican newspapers in this city, that honest Frank Wenter is way ahead of Alderman R. R. McCormick his competitor, and that the chances are ten to one, that he will be the winner when the ballots are counted on November 7. LONDON PROFESSIONAL NOTES. NEW YORK CITY NEWS. Actor Robert A. Cole Entertained the Thorpeans. Mra. Aida Overton Walker's Debute in All Star Vaudeville. Everything theatrical is in a bubbub and on the Buzz here in New York City. There has been a great deal of seemingly mysterious juggling and shifting of performers plays, acts etc this season. For some unknown reason Mr. Samuel Lucas, the "Soi. Smlh Russell of our race" has been cased after nine weeks with the Eirth of Minstrels, now managd by Hurt g and Simon. After several months of valuable advertisement under the ab ve entitle, Mr. Hogan has consented, and is the "star" under the subs't te title of "Rufus Rasus," A REAL COON SHOW." How very remote! What a drop from that beautiful, poetic, theme and title: "The Birth of the Minstrel." No title could be more fitting or catchy to all Americans—and even the British than: "The Birth of the Minstrel" for a real Aro-Ameri- A. B. America's clever buck dancer, now playing with his wife in London, England. can play, abounding with the pathos, Humor, original character and color as properly portrays and depicts the life and customs of the happy Southern colored folk. However, whatever banner Mr. Hogan sails his "ship of Humor" under, we wish him all deserving success and the remainder of his Company, which has been greatly reduced from its original Standard. Thompson's Etertained Mr. Robert A. Cole, "our Bob," was my host prior to his departure to Chicago, and I learned that "Bob" was at work on a book of his new play, to be produced in a season or two. "Bob" and his partner are beautifully situated in their Studio and private apartment of "the Marshall" which they lease by the year, and where Will. Dixon and I have spent many happy moments, reading Cole's choice poems and Lyrics, and discussing the if and why of most everything, of any good, pertaining to the Afro-Americans and the profession. Then when Rosamond is in a light, happy mood it is grand to sit and dream leisurely in his big easy chair, while he poses along soulfully and inspiringly over his favorite gems from "Wagner" or Paderewski. And "Rosey" is such a favorite in London and New York now, we consider it quite an exceptional treat to hear him in private recital occasionally. On the 25th inst., Mr. Cole entertained Mr. Ephraim Thompson and his handsome wife at his beautiful new home he bought in Harlem It is a modern brown-stone front, four story private house, and with all modern improvements, and excellently appoint ed for real comfort and social intercourse. And Mr. Cole spared no expense to make the Thompson's from London happy, Mr. Cole drove down in his new 24 H. P. Auto-car, with his expert chauffeur, to The Thompson's apartments, and after his guests joiner him. Bob taken them about town. touching all the important points of interest, including "Flith Avenue," Grants Tomb, and Riverdale Drive, then he had his English guests driven to his new home in West 13th Street. After a short period of relaxing and a general inspection of the Cole family's home the guests were noel with selections by the several other distinguished persons and then Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were invited to the Cole's palatial dining room, where the best feast and oldest champagnes were enjoyed in quality and suffice. The other prominent people invited were: Capt. and Mrs. Egber A. Williams, Messrs. James and Rosamnd Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Williams, Mr. Ernest Hogan, Dobs mother, Mrs. Robert Cole, Sr. and his sisters, the Misses Hattie, Georgia and Dora Cole. We are deeply grateful and loud in our praise of Mr. Cole's broad courtesy and wise initiative in showing his world-famed guess's their first glimpse of a real, up-to-date American home (one that ranks with the purity and best, of our own people). And the home of the Cole family is beautifully appointed and happily conducted and Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, who have been enttained by royalty, after said: To say at least they were delightfully appreciative and sweetly surprised in the hospitality extended to them by our noted actor author and composer; Mr. Robert A. Cole, Jr., was so easily assisted by his distinguished partner confident Mr J. Rosamond Johnson. We need 50 more Cole and Johnson type of men to assist us with our burdens both socially and professionally. The Broad Ax extends congratulations to these two clever gentlemen, who are the talk of two continents, and the staff wish them good health, and undiminished success in their work for the Afro-American stage and their interest in our morals, and the standard of our ideal social and home life. London Paragraphs. The new beautiful Vaudeville' Theatre in London opened to a packed house Oct. 9th inst. Among the ac's CARLE B. COOKE. The popular New York representative of The Broad Ax, who was entertained by Mr. "Bob" Cole at his new home in that city recently. now conceded great is one we are all proud of, namely: The Brittons, the Afro-American Singles and famous excentric Dancers. The Brittons Sadie and Joe have been in Europe several months and have been featured for their good work in Austria-Hungary, Amsterdam, Holland, Hanover, Germany, and are now at the New Empire in foggy London. Their act in London is new and they have new swell costumes and songs. The Brittons have been over-pleased in the British Metropolis and their engagement has been extended to 8 weeks. Joe and Sadie are in excellent health and are very kind to their mother, Mrs. Chacon, who resides here in New York City. Miss Belle Dans and her pickering pet is a hit in Holland. She followed the Brittons at the Amsterdam Vaudeville Theatre and is expected to play in London this fall. Bell is in good health and voice and making a hand-some salary. Avery and Hart, under direction of Mr. Oppenheimer, are still making good with Williams and Walkers late Vehicle "In Dahomey." Belly McClain is still having complete success with his new Anglo-African play, and may tour the continent soon. He sends regards to all friends in the U. S. Sadie and Irving Jones are playing the Vaudeville in London this fall. Sc is Mathie Wilkes and Miss Alexander of Chicago. A new act has been written for Charley Davis (formerly of the famous Goggins and Dins team) and Mr. William Farrell, who will appear on the British Circuit this season as Farrell and Davis. Davis' old partner, Edward Goggins, has returned to the States where he expects to go in business soon. The Abyssinian Girls, headed by Mrs. Alda. Overton Walker expect to open at Hurtig and Simon's Theatre in N. Y. City in Hailem the week of Oct. 23rd. Mrs. Walker will have about 10 in her new original Alatim including Miss Hattie Mcntosh o. Detroit and wile of the late note Comelian Thomas Mcntosh, who last appeared with the Smar. Set Co. Williams and Walker will return to the Vaudevilles for a short run a Hammerstein's Victoria Theatre on Oct. 30th. They are rehearsing now at the Gotham-Attrucks Headquarters in West 28th St. Several people will support them. Their Glee Club w a hit in Pit sburg last week. Their comic opera "Abyssinia" has been temporally abandoned, but will be produced later however. Carle Browne Cooke, N. Y. Tournallist, The Broad Ax, 42 W. 28th St. BAPTIST CONVENTION. (Continued from page 1.) as much importance to the church and nation as the ministerial sessions are. The Woman's Auxiliary Convention was called to order, by the Pr. resident, Mrs. S. W. Layton of Pennsylvania, at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon. The officers of the national convention were all present with a few exceptions. The addresses of welcome woe well delivered by the following ladies on behalf of the city, Mrs. V. M. Brooks Chicago; the state, Miss Maggie M. Wall, Cairo; chorus convention chair responded to welcome addresses, Mrs. M. E. Flowers, Tampa, Fa.; chorus convention choir; appointment of committees collection and a tournament 7:30 p. m., the convention again was called to order by the president the devotional services were led by Rev. J. F. Thomas, solo Mrs. S. A Jordan, Columbus, Ohio; annual semen, Rev. W. G. Parks, Philadelphia, Penn. Thursday morning the Woman's Convention got down to work. Devotional services were opened at 9:00. At 10:00 the report of committee on enrollment and credentials; at 11:00 the President, Mrs. S. W. Layton, read her annual address. Mrs. Layton was of deep interest to all women who are interested in the reformation of our girls, she spoke briefly of the churches she had visited since the Fifth Annual Woman's Convention, but the most interesting part of her address was the report of the home founded in Philadelphia for girls coming from the South in quest of work and the glories of city life. She said she had under her direct care more than 400 girls since the last session! these homes for girls are being established in New York and all the larger cities in the East by the Woman's Home and Fore'gu Missionary Society of the Baptist church. The officers of the Woman's Convention Auxiliary to the National! Baptist Convention are: Mrs. S. W. Layton, Pres.; Mrs. Jas. P. Bryaw Vice Pres., Mrs. V. W. Bourghton, Rec. Secy., Miss N. H. Burroghs, Cor. Secy. 500 articles of needle work are on exhibition at the Ebenezer Baptist church. These articles are for sale. The Woman's Convention will continue their sessions until their final adjournment Monday morning.. All the sessions of the National Baptist Convention and the Woman's Convention have opened with devotional services, the spiritual part of the church has been in evidence, every thing is in harmony for the good of the church, there are near unto five thousand delegates and visitors present. All the dignitaries of the Baptist church are in evidence and working for the interest and success of the convention. Booker T. Washing'on will address it this evening at the First Regiment Armory—C. Little Dorothy Perry Celebrated Her Fourth Birthday. As announced in the last issue of The Broad Ax, little Dorothy Perry, the youngest daughter of Doctor and Mrs. A. F. Perry, 4810 Langley ave., entertained a large number of her playmates last Wednesday afternoon in honor of her fourth birthday Smiley, the famous caterer served the following menu, which was greatly enjoyed by the little folks. Chicken Crougues Chicken Croquettes. Graham and White Sandwiches. Cocoa, Milk, Sal'd Nuts. Assorted Individual Ice Cream. Fancy Cakes. Bon-Bons. Large birthday cake with Lemon. Large birthday cake with 5 candles. Those present were: Dorothy Perry, Yoonne McGowan, Ethel Chester, Anita Thompson, Kathryne Bee'r Crum, Mildred Bonn, Beatrice Lucas, Louise Toles, Elizabeth Nely, Helen Perry, Melba Perry, Julius Avendorph II, Virgil Allen, Sumner Thompson. Lawrence De Priest and Helen Leftlet. Without the least doubt it was the finest function ever held among the young folks In this city. M. Queen of the Smart Set in the Town of Lake, and one of the prominent workers in Berean Baoist Church. The Third Battalion of Berean Baptist church gave its first banquet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Geneva Smith, 4764 Dearborn Street and the following was the menu and program: Oyster Cocktail. Bouillon in the cup. Chicken Creequettes, French Peas. Ice Cream Asst. Cakes. Cheese Bent Crackers. Coffee. Piano Solo Mrs. J. Brown Solo Mrs. H. Simpson Reading Mrs. Carrie Cotton. Violin Solo Mr. Kemper Harreld. Toasts by Visitors. The affair was greatly enjoyed by all those who graced the occasion with their presence, and as usual Mrs. Smith proud herself to be one of the most charming entertainers in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. McElwee, have just bought an elegant nine room house at 3220 Forest ave., and will move into their new home next week. That is the proper thing to do and their friends should follow their example in t.i.s respect and become property holders, which will cause them to feel that they are really and truly a part and parcel of this great city. --- Missionary Receipts The receipts of the Foreign society for the first ten months of the missionary year amount to $207,800, a gain over the corresponding ten months of last year of nearly $38,000. The receipts during August and September must amount to $42,200 to insure the $250,000. One Vessel a Year A vessel which recently called at Easter island was the first to visit that out of the way spot in 12 months. The two hundred inhabitants are apparently content to live apart from the rest of the world, since there is practically no emigration. His Conclusion "So your first fliancee threw you over! Do you think she ever regretted it?" "I'm beginning to think she did! I married immediately, and she never married at all."-Detroit Free Press. Curiosity "That young man's hair is terribly long." said the girl who makes remarks. "Yes," answered Miss Cayenne. "I wonder which he plays, foot ball or the violin."—Washington Star. Two Good Points "If it weren't for temptation," exclaimed the reformer, "we would never know the pleasure of resisting it!" "No, nor the pleasure of giving in to it!" added the Irresponsible.—Detroit Free Press. Scots Want to Fight The Scottish Patriot announced the other day in big type that in case of war between Norway and Sweden a committee was ready to send at once 1,000 Scots, fully equipped for the field, to aid Norway. Ship Guards for Police Kicking policemen is practiced to such an extent by Liverpool roughs of both sexes that it is suggested to provide the constables with leg guards to wear under their rousers. Desperate Dead Bess—Percy threatened to do something desperate when I refused him. Nell—And did he? "Yes. He lit a cigarette."—Chicago Daily News. Slur on the Kaiser For saying that the kaiser had an "ugly face," Mathias Hoehrmann, of Phalsbourg, Alsace-Lorraine, has been sent to prison for two months. Keep Their Age Birthday celebrations are unknown among the female Moors. They consider it proper to be absolutely ignorant of their are. Seaside Pastime Building castles and other objects in sand by children for prizes is becoming a favorite seaside amusement in England. Italian Frescoes Another valuable addition to Italy's treasures in medieaval works of art has just been brought to light. In the old church of Cireggio, near Omegna, some internal repairs and structural cleaning are being carried out. Among the rest a thick coating of whitewash has been removed. Fortunately, with a view to possible discoveries underneath, this was done with care, with the result that there have been found six beautiful frescoes of the best period of Italian art. They are all by the eminent painter Grandenzo Ferrari. The color is said to be splendid. Freak Dinners Attacks having been made in the newspapers on the "freak" dinners of millionaires, the secretary of the Savoy hotel, London, replies that they are good for trade. The celebrated "gonola dinner," given by an American recently, gave employment to 100 carpenters, 30 painters and 20 decorators, all at "fancy" wages, and put money into the pockets of numerous electricians, florists, artists and other workers. Change for Song Writers China is anxious to have a national anthem, being much impressed by the fact that Japan has provided itself with one. The viceroy of Chili province, in which Peking is situated, has commissioned Prefect Lo Yingkeng, who has composed some pieces of music on lines combining foreign and Chinese characteristics, to see about the matter. Rebuked "Father," said a boy of 12, "can you tell me who Shylock was?" "What!" exclaimed the father in an aggrieved tone, "have I sent you to Sunday school for the last six or seven years only to have you ask me who Shylock was? Shame on you, boy! Get your Bible and find out at once!"—Lippincott's Magazine. Sincere Admiration "Why do you insist on keeping a parrot?" "Because." answered the lonely man, "I like to hear it talk. The parrot is the only creature gifted with the power of speech that is content to repeat just what it hears without trying to make a good story of it."—Washington Star. Human Refrigerators Cool retiring rooms are now a feature of American life in the large cities. These rooms are not called refrigerators; it is possible that those who patronize them might be offended were this done, but they act the same purpose—Ice and Cold Storage. Smoking a Crime In Abyssinia it is considered a crime to smoke. The law forbidding tobacco was at first intended to prevent priests from smoking in church, but it was taken too literally, and nowadays even foreigners have to be careful not to be seen smoking. Old English Law Many curious instances of old laws may still be found in England. In Chester the man who fails to raise his hat when a funeral is passing becomes liable to an old law to be taken before a magistrate and imprisoned. Lucid as Mud. At an inquest in London a medical expert testified: "The man had a weak digestion, and if mushrooms are not quite fresh when eaten they are apt to have serious effects in the cases of persons with weak digestions." Go by Stature. Swiss steamboat companies, to avoid disputes as to the age of children, have established measurement rules. Under two feet in height go free; children four feet four inches and dogs pay half-fare. Hard on Passengers A traveler in an English railroad train went to sleep and passed the station for which he had bought a ticket. At the next station he was arrested for traveling without having paid his fare. Back to Horses. A few months ago the town of Tunbridge Wells, England, adopted a motor omnibus service for its streets. Now it has sold the motor omnibuses and returned to horse vehicles. Looking for Trouble Bennings—Do you think that it is better to give than to receive? Jennings—Not on your life! I have just been appointed a receiver.—Chicago Journal. Growing Trade St. Louis is getting the cream of the trade of the Indian territory, the purchasing capacity and business of watch are growing by leans and bounds. For the Children. Mayor Rose, of Kansas City, Kan. has requested owners of vacant lots in that city to allow children to use them as playgrounds. It is estimated that eighty millions of British treasure lie sunk along the route from England to India. Queer Thing About Opala. Opals are so soft when first taken from the mines that pieces can be picked off with the fingers. Devote as much time to your good habits as you do to your bad ones and you'll soon have n bad ones. Siems in Japan. Clarence Ludlow Brownell, in his book, "The Heart of Japan," tells amusingly of some signs he saw in Japan on the shops of merchants who were bidding for English and American trade: "Barber to Shave Beard or to Dress Hairs Away," "The Genuinely Bier Buy the Health for Drink," "Of smokes our tobacco is pressure to Our tongue and give the healthiness to Hers and Hes! Also All People by It." "Cowmeat and Pigmeat and Ramune Souda Sasupre Zinsinbai Jinyael." This last means lemon soda, sarsaparilla, ginger beer and ginger ale. Mien of the Mikado When the mikado is seen in public he manifests no in.erest in his subjects, neither smiling nor bowing as he pass's along. He sits seemingly passionless, the accentuated type of the Japanese. Indeed, he hardly seems to hear the aplause of the crowds. This manner is to some extent perhaps a matter of etiquette, for the mikado must show that he remembers the divinity of his ancestors, who were gods 3,000 years ago. Strange Rainstorms In the Colorado desert there are rainstorms during which not a drop of water touches the earth. The rain can be seen falling from the clouds high above, but when it reaches the hot, dry air beneath the clouds it is entirely absorbed. These strange rainstorms take place in regions where the thermometer often registers 128 degrees in the shade. London Zoo Gorilla Miss Crowther, the largest and fiercest gorilla ever captured, lately arrived at the London zoological gardens. She is five feet six inches in height, measures 42 inches around the chest and possesses great strength. Occasionally she has fit of rage, but usually she is very shy and hides her face from visitors with her hands. Captain Death. An English master mariner named Death has had his name changed. He said, in explanation, that he was now acting as first officer, but expected soon to have command of a ship. He was afraid that few passengers would care about risking a voyage in a ship captured by Death—Kansas City Times. Too Much Trousers In feudal days Japanese courtiers wore wide trousers twice as long as their legs, so that they trailed after the wearer. Belasco introduced them in "The Darling of the Gods," but they so convulsed the managerial audience at the first dress rehearsal that literally he had to "cut them out"—and off. Crown of the Virgin The pope has ordered a firm of Florence jewelers to manufacture a crown set with imitation stones for the image of the virgin in the basilica of the vatican, in place of a crown containing gems valued at $7,500,000, which is to be deposited in the vaults of the vatican. Feminine Comment "Here, Maria, here is a story about 30 Buffalo women who cooked on one stove for more than a year and didn't have a single quarrel in that time." "What an amiably stupid lot they must have been."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Hard to Down. When the good man seems to be conquered, the powers of evil have still to rue their shortlived triumph, and to say as Pyrhus said when he defeated the Romans: "Three such victories would ruin me."—Archdeacon Farrar. Helping the World Make yourself a necessity to the world by what you contribute in the way of personal comfort, by what you are in embodying before men all that is gentle, generous and pure.-M. Dana. Only a Bluff. Why does a woman, after making such a solemn promise to obey at the altar, give her husband such a cold and hollow laugh when he merely hints that it would be the proper thing to do? Old Russ Costumes The old local costumes are still worn in many parts of Russia. There is great variety in them, but rich embroidery and an imposing head dress of some sort are common to all. Even. He—You married me for my money. She—Well, what if I did? I didn't get it. Isn't that punishment enough? —Detroit Free Press. Fact About Insects Music-making insects are all males. The females are silent, using neither their wings nor their body scales or plates to produce musical sounds. Aun—Do you like his looks? Jane—Yes, whenever he looks my way.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Couldn't Stand Bloomers. Susan B. Anthony wore bloomers back in the fifties, but declared it "mental crucifixion," and gave it up. The Only One. He—I dreamt last night I proposed to a pretty girl. Big Salmon Crop. Alaska's canned salmon output is estimated this year at $10,000,000. Increased Demand for Light Increased Demand for Light. The development of any new illuminating process appears not to affect the demand for light in other forms. The electric light, both arc and incandescent, has been added to gas rather than substituted for it. More gas has been burned in proportion to the population of American cities, since Brush and Edison made their discoveries than formerly. The use of oil for lamps increases, notwithstanding gas, electricity, acetylene gas and devices such as the incandescent burner, which produce far more light with a given quantity of illuminating fluid. Cleveland Leader. Auto Auctions In London the business of auctioning off automobiles of all vintages has been established for more than two years and the scale on which it has been done is eye-opening. The extent of such transactions may be imagined from the fact that it is said that one house alone in the world metropolis shows an average weekly turnover of $50,000. The establishment in question seldom houses less than $100,000 worth of cars at a time, all of which are on view at the bi-weekly sales. Japan's War Fund. All told, foreign loans, domestic loans, war taxes, increased customs duties, etc., Japan has raised nearly $850,000,000 for war purposes. As wages in the United States are at least six times higher than in Japan, the amount raised by that country is equal to our raising $5,100,000,000. Further, as the population of Japan is only 48,000,000, while ours is 84,000,000, we should really have to raise about $9,000,000,000 to equal Japan's effort. One Cargo a Year. It is possibly known to a few people in the Keystone state that Erie is a port of entry each year for a cargo of turtles. This statement is given upon the authority of the Erie Times, which chronicles the fact that the schooner Bertha Wallace, Capt Winne had arrived from Port Clinton with a cargo of the reptiles, whose total weight was 2,700 pounds. Awfulv Noisv. Mrs. Neighbors—What's that awful racket in the next room? Mrs. Rounders—O, that's my husband dressing to go downtown. "Indeed! I've heard folks say that he was a loud dresser, but I had no idea it was anything like that."—Lippincott's Magazine. Shopper's Comfort "What a comfort the exchange system is," exclaimed one woman shopper to a friend she met in the elevator of a big department store. "Yesterday I bought a hat which I didn't like after I got it home, so to-day I brought it back and got three pounds of butter and a mousetrap for it." Submarine Forest By means of glass-bottomed boats it has been discovered that the bottom of Monterey bay, California, is a beautiful submarine forest of sea oranges, green ribbons, horse tail, sea pompoms, etc. Some of the plants are 30 feet in height. Once Owned by Sherman. The other day suit was brought in San Francisco over title to a lot sold by the late Henry Meiggs to the late Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, then a San Francisco banker, and ex-captain in the United States army. Long after a man decides that he is too old to play baseball, ride a bicycle or make a billiard his wife will be found driving the wooden ball through the iron hoop with a hammer. Golf and Profanity An Iowa preacher claims that he can play golf without using profane language. He probably got his preliminary practice on the croquet grounds—Detroit Free Press. Before and After Before marriage a young woman is satisfied to live on fudge and love, after marriage she insists on three squares daily with the fudge thrown in.-Detroit Free Press. New Town. A central Missouri editor who said: "The Missouri river continues to rise at intervals," received a note from one of his subscribers asking where Intervals was. Must Learn Early. The archbishop of Canterbury recently said in public address: "The child who has not learned obedience at the age of two never learns it." Mutual Envy. Business Man—I wish I could write your poetry! Poet—And I wish I could write your checks!—Detroit Free Press. Fourth in Line. Norway's shipping is exceeded in tonnage only by England's, Germany's and France's. If thou hast a loitering servant, send him of thy errand just before his dinner.—Fuller. Source of Blue Coral. Blue coral, which is probably the most precious kind, is fished up in the Bay of Benin. Costly War. Germany's African war has already cost the taxpayers nearly $50,000,000. Crook Meets Crook. A crook who had married and tried to settle down and lead an honest life, was riding in a street car the other day when he felt a slight tug at his stud. Without turning his head he locked down and saw a busy hand trying to work it out of his shirt front. He at once worked his right hand behind his back and took the other fellow's watch. When he had it securely 'in his pocket he turned around and said: "Say, Bill, I was in the same line myself not long ago."—N. Y. Sun. What Their Names Signify Siberia signifies "thirsty." Sicily is "the country of grapes," Caledonia means "a high hill." Asia signifies "in the middle," because ancient geographers thought it lay between Europe and Africa. Italy signifies "a country of pitch" from its yielding great quantities of black pitch. Hibernia is "utmost" or "last habitation." for beyond this the Phoenicians never extended their voyages to the westward. Britain is "the country of tin." Hard Luck "Luck never manages things just right," said the irritable man who dislikes music. "It might just as well have been the other way round, but it wasn't." "What is the trouble now?" "My daughter, who plays the piano, has a sore throat, and the one who sings has a sore finger."—Chicago Journal. Womanly Beauty. This generation has seen in a remarkable fashion the results of popular expectation and general habits on physical development in the case of women. The number of tall, and strong girls now is most striking; and equally so are the beauty and vitality of many women who are past the fifteenth birthday—London News. Encouraging the Barber Wicks—Yes, and he's got an awful nerve "How's that?" "He'll give himself a clean shave and then walk right into a barber shop for a hair cut."-Philadelphia Ledger, Lucky Clerk. A clerk in a Portsmouth (Eng.) solicitor's office had a stroke of luck the other day. He happened so to please a wealthy woman client that she offered him $10,000 down, or $15,000 in her will. He declared for the money on the null, and got it by check the following day. An Admission "Have you read the 'Last Days of Pompeii?'" asked the man who likes old-time novels. "No," answered Mrs. Cumrox, with a charming air of confiding frankness; "to tell the truth I haven't even read the first ones."—Washington Star. The Lucky Monarch. Sultan Abdul Hamed has more luck than any occupant of a throne has ever known. When one reflects what chance has done for th's man since the beginning of his reign one cannot but be amazed at the fantasy of fortune. He Told Her Why "Why, misery loves company, you know."—Chicago Dally News. Mosquitoes in London. There is in London an undoubted plague of mosquitoes. They are being found all over the metropolis, and in many places have given considerable work to the medical practitioners and to the hospitals. Wireless in New Zealand. The New Zealand postmaster general hopes, with the cooperation of Australia, to have wireless telegraphy established across the Tasman sea within 12 months. The cost will be £28,000. Value of Cross-Eyes An English burglar says thieves, who are always very superstitious, will never rob a house in which a cross-eyed servant is employed. Save your cross-eyed servants. Aged Whales. Whales from 300 to 400 years old are sometimes met with. The age is ascertained by the size and number of layers of the whalebone, which increases yearly. Strange Fuel. Flue dust mixed thoroughly with a small portion of clay has been used successfully as fuel at the Johnstown plant of the Cambria Steel company. Champion Goose England boasts the champion goose, one ancient bird having been engaged in the egg producing business for more than half a century. Equatorial City. At Quito, the only city in the world on the line of the equator, the sun sets and rises at six o'clock the year round Friendship. Some people value a man's friend ship by the amount of money he is willing to lend—Detroit Free Press. Fish for Indiana. Thirty million fish to be supplied by the government for the lakes and streams of Indiana. British Postal Profits. England makes £4,000,000 a year profit out of its post offices. Fifty-First St. and Armour Ave. Rail Y. RDG: 1st St. & L. S. & M. S. RY. 2nd St. and Armour Ave. CHJCAGO Tile and State Hauling a Specialty. COAL J. H. COLEMAN & CO. Express & Van Moving TRUNKS EVERYWHERE. 2540 State Street Tel. 699 South CHICAGO Peoples Pharmacy Pure Drugs and Chemicals Prescriptions Promptly Filled at All Hours 29th St. and Armour Av. Phone 526 South CHICAGO C. 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"Why?" asked the young man. seen only by the other fellow will be sure to be attracted, and cut you out before any harm has been done."—Stray Stories. Guns for Africans An article in a recent number of the Birmingham (England) Mall states that a factory in that city is turning out weekly about 1,200 flintlock muskets, and that a large number of its antiquated firearm are also made at Liege, Belgium. These guns are sent to Central and East Africa for use by the natives, to whom the possession of modern firearms is denied by statute. To Make a Front "Yes, sir," said the jeweler, "this is the largest and purest diamond stud we have. It's worth $7,500." "I'll take it," said Nuritch, "if you kin cut the price on it." "No, sir, that's positively the lowest—" "Aw! you don't know what I mean. I want yer to carve the price on the stone so people kin see it."—Philadelphia Press. Novel Scarecrow. Passengers from the White mountains are remarking on the ingenuity displayed by a New Hampshire farmer who has a cornfield near the tracks up in the middle of the state. Instead of an upright scarecrow, this man has placed his on its knees, in a position which indicates that the "man" is busy weeding corn. The deception is said to be the most perfect yet conceived. Salt Water Beer A firm of brewers at Surfeet, near Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, has had to destroy 6,000 gallons of beer, it being found that the water used in the manufacture was impregnated with salt. The water was obtained from the River Glen, into which salt water from the River Welland had found its way. Frogs' Legs on Toast Miss Frog—That chap I went to the hop with last week was awfully stuck on his shape! New Suitor—Yes, if he hadn't paraded himself so much, he wouldn't have ended up in a cafe. I understand his epitaph was written on the bill of fare—Detroit Free Press. Autos in Kaffirland. The automobile is making its way to the ends of the earth. In the upper part of Transkie (Kaffirland) a service of motor cycles has recently been established, ridden by natives, to carry the mails from Mount Frere to the outlying stations, and up on to Kokstadt, a distance of 70 miles. The Go-Between. "I feel so sorry for that poor woman! But I never know what to say to people in trouble," said Mrs. Richly. "Why don't you send her a check, and let the money talk for you?" suggested her friend. — Detroit Free Press. Sole Massacre Survivor. Mrs. Abbie Gardener Sharp, the sole survivor of the Spirit Lake massacre of 1857, is living at Pillsbury Point, Lake Kokoboj, Ia. With the proceeds of the history of that event she purchased her home on the lake. Bats Close School. Thousands of bats took possession of a schoolhouse in Redding, Cal., the other day, and the school had to be closed by means of burning sulphur, etc. All in the Family. Broadway restaurants are now referred to as "lobster palaces." They get the name from two distinct species of the lobster family.—Chicago Record-Herald. Fire Insurance Congress Milan, Italy, is to have next year as an international congress at which questions relating to the extinguishing of fires and to fire insurance will be discussed. Fitting Grave Mark In the churchyard of Grimston, Norfolk, an anvil may be seen at the head of the grave of a local blacksmith. Attractive Products The products of Scotland county are chiefly melons and pretty girls, says the Raleigh News-Observer. What a fine place to go for a vacation. Mean Thing! Mrs. Gates—My new dress is a poem. Mrs. Yates—I understand that poetry is rarely paid for.—Stray Stories. Ancient Shipyard. A shipyard at Ominato, Japan, still in operation, was established 1,900 years ago. Thinly Disguised. "Pa, what is a repartee?" "Oh! merely an insult with its dress suit on, my son."—Stray Stories. Transparent Lake Lake Ballinaah in Asia is remarkable for the transparency of the water, the limit of visibility being 80 feet. Why She Wanted Work. "There are a lot of queer people in this world," said the man in charge of the book department of a large store the other day. "This morning a young woman came in here and applied for a position selling books. I explained that there was nothing I could give her. Then I said, pleasantly: "I'm awful sorry." "Oh,' she said, turning to go, 'you needn't be sorry. I really don't need the money. I simply wanted to work here so I could read the books.'"—Kansas City Times. Heard the Report A few days after the battleship Maine was blown up in Havana harbor, and while the whole world was excited over the event, a Frenchman came out of a lumber camp in New Hampshire and made his appearance in Gorham depot. Stepping up to the station agent in a state of great excitement, he asked if Maine had blown up. The agent replied that it had. Tears came into the poor fellow's eyes as he said: "I got a sister; she live down to Rumford Fall; I suppose she blow up with him."—Boston Herald. Plug Tobacco. "I live in a town which is the greatest seat of the plug tobacco industry in the world, the town of Winston Salem, N. C." said Hon. J. C. Buxton, of the Old North State. "Last year, as the records will show, there was a production of 32,000,000 pounds of plug tobacco in the factories of Winston Salem. Doesn't look as if that much plug could be chewed up in a decade, eh? But somebody must get away with it, for the output is constantly increasing." Tunnel Under Thames London's newest transportation idea is a footway tunnel under the River Thames at Woolwich, where the council's free ferry is now the sole dependence of vehicles and pedestrians, and which suspends its operations entirely during fog and bad weather, being incapacitated for a part of each of 20 days during last year. Pathetic and Humorous It is a pathetic as well as a humorous remark that Laurence Hutton in his reminiscences attributes to John L. Sullivan. When the news came of the death of Edwin Booth, the great fighter, in sincere sorrow, remarked: "Well, there are only a few of us left!" Flying Frog. A species of frog found in Borneo has very long toes, webbed to the tip. This creature can leap from a high tree, and, by spreading its toes, be supplied with four little parachutes, which enable it to easily descend. Hence it is called "the flying frog." Wood Staining Wood is now stained before it is seasoned, instead of making the artificial coloration the last process. The sap is driven out of the wood under pressure, and it is forthwith transformed into mahogany, rosewood and walnut before it dries. Peking University. The oldest university in the world is at Peking. It is called the "School for the Sons of the Empire." Its antiquity is very great, and a granite register, consisting of stone columns, 320 in number, contains the names of 60,000 graduates. Woman Artist's Offer Mrs. Ellis Rowan, the famous flower artist, has received an offer of $75,000 by the German government for her 500 Australian flower pictures, the condition being that she shall take up her residence in that country and devote her talents exclusively to Germany. Few Qualified. There were 28 vacancies in the grade of assistant paymaster of the navy. For those positions, 2,000 young men applied. Only 24 stood the various tests and received their commissions. Railway Progress Only 70 years have elapsed since the first railway in the world was finished. During that comparatively brief period over 400,000 miles have been constructed. Father's Trials. The parlor baritone and the dining-room joker are two of the tribulations that a man with a marriageable daughter has to stand for. UNDESERVED REPUTATION. What Is Considered Economy of Time in This Country Is Regarded as Haste Abroad. Americans have the reputation of always being in a hurry. Prof. Munsterberg believes this is undeserved. In his book, "The American," he says: "Superficial observers have often supposed the American to be always in a hurry, whereas the opposite is the case. The man who has to hurry has badly disposed of his time, and therefore has not the necessary amount to finish any one piece of work. "The American is never in a hurry, but he so disposes of his precious time that nothing shall be lost. He will not wait, nor be a moment idle. One thing follows closely after another with admirable precision. Each task is finished in its turn. Appointments are made and kept on the minute; and the result is that not only no unseemly haste is necessary, but also there is time for everything. "It is astonishing how well-known men in political, economic or intellectual life, who are loaded with a thousand responsibilities and an apparently unreasonable amount of work, have, by dint of the wonderful disposition of their own time and that of their assistants, really enough for everything and even to spare." "Among the many things for which the American has time by reason of his economical management of it are even some which seem unnecessary for the busy man. He expends, for example, an extraordinarily large fraction of his time in attending to his costume and person, in sport and in reading newspapers, so that the notion which is current in Europe that the American is not only always in a hurry, but has time for nothing outside of his work, is entirely wrong." ONE VOTE THAT GOT AWAY It Happened Because the Bass-Drum mer Didn't Get In Licks Enough to Suit. When the late Melbourne H. Ford made his run for congress he overlooked nothing that he thought would improve his chances of election. One of his moves was the taking of an orchestra to a meeting held on one of the small towns near Grand Rapids, relates the Detroit Free Press. This generous departure may have won him several votes, but it unquestionably lost him one. Eve y village has its character, and the one there was "Uncle Ike." When ever that orchestra broke for "Uncle Ike" fasten her a fire glance upon the bass drummer. During the ordeal the jaws of the village character worked lie those of a buck rabbit eating cabbage, and his white beard of the spinach pattern waved furiously in unison. Next morning one of those who had watched the actions of "Uncle Ike" drew him out on the subject keeping in mind that he played the bass drum in the local "sheepsin' band, and that jealousy seems an inseparable part of the musical temperament. "I suppose that you'll vote for Ford Uncle Ike?" "Then you better hire some smarter feller to do your supposin'. No man knin have my support that wastes his own money like it was water." What do you mean, Uncle Rae? "Well, you hauln't no musician, but I'd like to know what sense there was in payin' out ommey fur haulin' that bass drum and the man with it clean out here. He didn't hit the durn'd thing more'n four times, and he was out o' tune every doggone hit." THE NEW INDIAN VICEROY. Some Particulars Relating to the Career of Lord Minto from Boyhood. Lord Minto, who becomes viceroy of India at the age of 58, has had a career full of interest, says the Westminster Gazette. He was fighting with the Turkish army in 1877; he was with Lord Roberts in Afghanistan in 1879; and he accompanied the latter to the cape as private secretary in 1881. A year later he was taking part in the suppression of Arabi Pasha, and though wounded recovered in time to serve as chief of staff to Gen. Middleton against Riel in the Canadian rebellion of 1885. He also had experience of the horrors of Paris during the commune, and at another time was implicated with the Carlists in Spain. In earlier days Lord Minto distinguished himself at Cambridge in various ways. On taking his degree, for instance, he entered the senate house with his bachelor's gown covering a highly unacademic costume which ended in breeches and boots. At the conclusion of the ceremony he mounted his horse, galloped ten miles and reached his destination just in time to win the University Steeplechase. Later he rode in the Grand National five times. He also won the French Grand National, being the only amateur jockey in a field of 18. Anything to Please Baby. Mrs. Popley—Oh, John, you must raise sidewhiskers. Mr. Popley—What! You never would let me raise— "I know. You Burnsides was here to-day and it was too oute to see the baby pulling his sidewhiskers."—Philadelphia Press. Scheme Didn't Work. "I see Blank is back from the south. He said it was too hot for him down there." "Yes. He tried to build a row of flats with gold bricks, and it got to be a good deal hotter for him than it was for anybody else!" -Detroit Free Press J. A. O'Donnell, H. D. Coghlin, O'Donnell & Coghlin Attorneys at Law Phone 264 Main Metropolitan Block N. W. Cor. LaSalle & Randolph St. Chicago GRAY & 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. Telephone Central 3089 Res. 904 W. 12th Street Blvd. Tel. 1626 Morgon ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT 806 Tribune Building 8. E. Cor. Dearborn and Madison Sts. CHICAGO A. D. GASH Attorney at Law, 84-86 La Salle St. cec, Chicago. Suite 615, 619. Telephone Main 3077. JOHN E. OWENS ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW 323 ABHLAND BLOCK TELEPHONE CENTRAL 808 CHICAGO Telephone Yards 6016. John Fitzgerald JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 4787 SOUTH HALSTED STREET. Residence 113 W. Garfield Boul. CHICAGO J. GRAY LUCAS Suite 611 167 Dearborn St., Cor. Monroe. Chicago. Tel. Cond. 8763. Res. Tel. Went. 4899. Captain 8th L. N. G. Regimental Quartermaster JAMES S. NELSON LAWYER Residence 3652 WABASH AVE. Tel. 6242 Douglas SUITE 611, 167 DEARBORN STREET Tel. 5763 Central PHONES { Office, M- in 1157 Kiss, Brown 42 STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS LAWYER Room 813, 115 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO Hall's Laundry Main Office 281 29TH STREET Phone, Douglas 3258 Works 2975-77 STATE ST. Phone, Douglas 1235 CHICAGO W. Kemper Harreld TEACHER OF VIOLIN 6626 CHAMPLAIN AVE. Tel. Went. 2821. HILLMAN'S STATE & WASHINGTON STS. Chicago's Most Modern. Most Complete and Most Convenient Department Store MARKET AND GROCERY TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 565 81st and State Streets BRADLEY REAL EST AND IN BADLEY & FIELD REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE ed Street Leodore C. Ma CE OF THE P Images, Deeds, Notes and Legal Document knowledged. Room 22, 27 North BRADLEY & FIELDS REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE 4709 S. Halsted Street CHI Theodore C. Mayer JUSTICE OF THE PEAC Mortgages, Deeds, Notes and Legal Documents Drawn and Acknowledged. Room 22, 27 North Clark S Theodore C. Mayer JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Mortgages, Deeds, Notes and Legal Documents Drawn and Acknowledged. Room 22, 27 North Clark Street. POLICE MAGISTRATE RESIDENCE East Chicago Ave., Police Court 337 Burling Street C. H. Smiley, Pres. and Treas. 76 E. TWENTY Two Phones, South 584. Phone I SANDY W. TR INCORPORATED UNDER 2918 STATE S Now is your chance. The Company will open a Depar- State St. Namely Sandy W. Trice, complete line of Men and Womens In- tions. Shares t.n dollars. A limi- tory Company's Sec'y. office. CHICAGO Pres. and Treas. J. Hoekle Smith Catee 76 E. TWENTY-SECOND STREET, South 584. C. H. Smiley, Pres. and Treas. J. Hockley Smiley, See'y. Smiley Caterer 76 E. TWENTY-SECOND STREET, Two Phones, South 584. CHICAGO. Phone Douglas 6581 Y W. TRICE & COMP CAPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF ILLINOIS 2918 STATE STREET, CHICAGO. is your chance. A joint stock com- pany will open a Department Store in the near- ly Sandy W. Trice & Company. The compa- men and Womens Furnishing Goods Shoes, in dollars. A limited number of shares are y. office. SANDY W. TRICE & COMPANY INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF ILLINOIS. 2918 STATE STREET, CHICAGO. Now is your chance. A joint stock company. The Company will open a Department Store in the near future at 2918 State St. Namely Sandy W. Trice & Company. The company will carry a complete line of Men and Womens Furnishing Goods Shoes, Hats and Notions. Shares t.n. dollars. A limited number of shares are on sale at the Company's Sec'y. office. DIRECTORS: Sandy W. Trice, Pres. Milton J. Trice, Vice Pres. A. T. Henry, 2nd Vice Pres. R. R. Wright, 3rd Vice Pres. Dee Parker, Trustee. A. J. Carey, D. D. Treas. 3151 Forest Ave. A. W. Williams, M. D. Sec'y Office 2840 State St. Phone South 1023, Chicago. NOIS BRICK ILLINOIS BRICK CO. WILLIAM C. KUESTER. SUPERINTENDENT. 1994 N. Western Ave., C Telephone Lake View 270 Telephone Yards 718 N. Western Ave., C Telephone Lake View 270 Telephone Yards 71 1994 N. Western Ave., Chicago. M. JUNK, Proprietor JOS. P. JUNK, Manager 3700-3710 South Halsted Street and 897 to 929 Thirtyseventh Street CHICAGO J. J. Bradley 4709 S. Halsted Street FIELDS LOANS NCE Mayer E PEACE Documents Drawn 2, 27 North Clark Street. J. Hockley Smiley, See'y. Smiley Caterer STREET, CHICAGO. COMPANY OF ILLINOIS. CHICAGO. stock company. In the near future at 2918 The company will carry goods Shoes, Hats and No shares are on sale at the A. J. Carey, D. D., Treas. 3151 Forest Ave. A. W. Williams, M. D. Sec'y Office 2840 State St. Phone South 1023. Chicago. CK CO. e., Chicago. ow 270. 11s 718 Telephone Yards 693 CHICAGO J. M. Fields CHICAGO RESIDENCE 337 Burling Street