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THE BROAD AX The Editor of The Advocate Portland, Oregon, Calls the Hands Of T. Thomas Fortune and Booker T. Washington In Their Manipulation of the National Afro-American Council. Vol. XI The Editor of Portland, Calls the Hands Of and Booker T. Wa Manipulation Afro-Americ T. Thomas Fortune, editor of the New York Age, asks a very pertinent question when he says: "What does the editor of The Portland Advocate know about the National Afro-American Council or the management of it?" In the same query he also says that the editor of The Advocate "never attended a meeting of the Council, nor contributed a dollar to its support," and that "he does not know anything about it or about its management." He further infers that the information quoted in this paper was based on "falsehood and misinformation," furnished by two "selfish ingrates." The writer of this desires to inform Mr. Fortune that it is he, himself, who is misinformed on this matter. This writer was not only secretary of the Afro-American Council for the state of Oregon, but also a delegate to the Chicago meeting of the Afro-American Council, which was a national affair. He, therefore, speaks with some knowledge of the conditions. When Mr. Fortune states that the editor of The Advocate never contributed a dollar to the support of the National Afro-American Council he is grievously in error; and the local Oregon organization also freely contributed until it learned that this money was not being applied for the purposes intended; but, on the contrary, for the purpose of supporting in luxury T. Thomas Fortune, Booker T. Washington, and others who were using the funds of the organization for their own personal aggrandizement and for other things entirely foreign to the original scheme of that association. At the Chicago convention, where there are hundreds of delegates from all parts of the United States the chairman, was an ardent advocate of Mr. Washington and those who were not in the swim with that element could not even obtain the privilege of the floor. No courtesies whatever were accorded them. After a few oratorical efforts and elocutionary pyrotechnics from speakers who supported the coterie to which Fortune and Washington belonged, the Chicago meeting broke up in a row. Arrayed against Mr. Fortune and his New York Age and Booker T. Washington and their Afro-American Council graft are the leading Negro publications in the United States, among them being the following: Boston Guardian, Washington Bee, Chicago Conservator, Alexander (Virginia) Home News, Chicago Broad Ax, and many others, representing the very best element of the colored citizenship of America. This should count for something—and both Fortune and Washington will have to reckon with it. The original purpose of this organization was, no doubt, a good one. It was intended to promote senti- ment against Southern outrages to procure funds, if necessary, to protect the colored citizen of the South in his enjoyment of political and civil rights. But the application of this purpose and the money acquired under this pretext by sucmen as T. Thomas Fortune and Booker T. Washington has been shamefully abused and against those condition of affairs The Advocate protests. It is doubtful that a single dollar of the money thus has been applied as it was originally intended. Messrs. Washington and Fortune pose as the great leaders of their race, and yet this people is virtually disfranchised in the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. It was for the amelioration of this condition that the National Afro-American Council was organized. What have T. Thomas Fortune and Booker T. Washington done to promote the primary purpose of this organization? The New York Age need not ask the editor of The Advocate what he knows about the organization through which he has received so much money. It would better ask him to forget what he knows about it." EMBARRASSED RUSSIA. It is remarkable how ignorant and helpless nations are when embarrassed for money. Now money is not a commodity no matter what the tokens are made of, but is always a mere instrument for facilitating exchanges, the real money being credit in circulation. Proof of this: withdraw our trust or confidence and we will not stoop to pick up the thing. Any government can keep out in circulation double the amount of its revenues in acceptances for taxes, one half going back into the treasury in payment of taxes while the other circulates among its people. After France had become disgusted with paper promises to pay called assignats, etc., and its hundreds of millions of them had become worthless, the first Consul Napoleon began to issue the acceptances of the revenue collectors for taxes. The revolutionary governments had neglected to provide for assessment or collection on taxes during some four years. These acceptances or notes of the collectors soon became popular as nearly every business person had taxes to pay. See Thur's Consulate and Empire, first chapters, for a full clear account of this. From that time on France subsited four great armies and even redeemed the assignats with this money. It was like our own first issue of Sixty millions of "greenbacks" in our Civil War, made a perfect legal tender. Later we began to issue by the 500 millions paper bills and indorsed them as not good for customs, dues and interest in order to deprecate them and HEW TO THE LINE. sell bonds at the behest of the Jew usurers. But the true principal of such acceptances is plain. They are the same as a man's due bill to himself. People owe government all the revenues; government in turn owes them all back to its seruters, soldiers, pensioners, contractors. Such issues are never promises to pay, but are promises to receive or accept. Yet the usurers and money gamblers, the Rothschild gold syndicate would make us believe they are promises. And they as such acceptances are legal tender of course, just as ones acceptance is a legal tender to himself and to his debtor. Strange then that a mighty power like Russia should be embarrassed for money, when it has this almost infinite fountain of credit with its people for its revenues. Thousands of times has this plan been used with success, and no other money would ever be used were it not for peoples ignorance and stupidity in letting usurers get control and misdirecting finances. The very origin of money shows what it is. It was invented as a substitute for the collection of revenues in kind—in cattle, goods, grain and the care of them and their distribution. This was an awful expense. But some one invented the colign, wedge, stamped as worth so much, to be given to soldiers, etc., and let them go on the public for pay giving their tokens in evidence. Every tax payer gladly took them as receipts for tax. Let Russia do this and give the Jew usurer the cold shoulder. Holt. HOW WHITE ARKANSAS GREETED NEGRO CONCILIATOR. Dr. Booker T. Washington is making a "triumphal march" through the Negro population of Arkansas and neighboring states this week, his school apparently not needing his time as much as his Colored "followers" group under branches of that "National Negro Business League," upon which the President threw a dash of cold water at Tuskegee by saying mercantile avenues for the Negro were overcrowded. As the black "Moses" claims so loudly that his propaganda brings harmony between the races and backed up the President in the southern white man would make the Negro his best friend, we were a bit surprised to run across this bit of greeting from the Dally Courie; Pine Bluff: The Courier will not go daft on the visit of the Negro Washington to this city. We regard his presence here as anything but healthful to the Negro race. He surely will put ideas in their heads that will be burdened with evil, although he may use his usual sugar-coated words. In his expressions, his character in his methods lurks the spirit of dissatisfaction, the poison of trouble for his race. He has no new ideas to communicate; he is but a parrot repeating the thoughts he absorbed from the white man. He gives advice, but his practice and his example belie these assertions. He tells others to hoe and to plow, to split rails, raise stock, corn and cotton, while he does not know the difference between a grubbing hoe and a scooter plow, nor has he ever hardened his hands by using a single implement of labor. He is educating his own children at the north and fitting them to escape the lines of industry he urges; his race to pursue. No Booker Washington for us." That the Courier is regarded by the Colored man of Arkansas as a paper rather friendly to the race is evidenced by the fact of its open recommendation of the candidacy of Mr. Ferd Harris, a Colored man for United States marshal, and the approving comment of the Little Rock Reporter, a "Bookite" journal, which said: "The author of this article is a Democrat and a southerner—yet he is big enough to face an undeniable truth, man enough to give his fellowman, though a Negro, a fair deal. He is only one of many southern white men who stand on the same platform."—Ex. Mrs. Brewer, of Champaign, Ill., is visiting Mrs. M. K. Bowles, 4765 Dearborn street, and both ladies attended the Thanksgiving Ball at the First Regiment Armory. 1890 MRS. J. C. STEWART. Prominent member and worker in Household of Ruth No. 153, who is a great credit to the womanhood of the Afro-American race. THE GRAND CHARITY BALL BY THE TRIANGLE AND INNER CIRCLE CLUBS. Despite the fact that there were many social functions among the Afro-Americans in this city hanksgiving evening the Grand Charity Ball given at the First Regiment Armory by the Triangle and Inner Circle Clubs for the benefit of the Old Folks Home, 610 Garfield Blvd., was largely attended by the best class of people. County Commissioner Oscar De Priest and Miss Lottie Williams led the Grand March and they were followed by hundreds of elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen, and everything connected with the ball was of a high order. Prof. N. Clark Smith with his full orchestra furnished the enchanting music, for the merry dancers and the many spectators who occupied seats in the galleries. All joined in declaring that the music could not be surpassed. Later on the amount of money realized for the home will be published in these columns. OF PONEY MOORE'S SALOON. Rendezvous of Colored Gamblers, White Sightseers, and Women of the Town Declared a Moral Eyesore. Poney Moore, proprietor of a saloon in the south side "red light" district, yesterday suffered a severe blow when the license for his place, at 171 Twenty-first street, was revoked by order of Mayor Dunne. The specific charges in the police report was that twenty Negroes were caught there playing craps. But the report went on to say that the saloon, with its accompanying rooms, is "a moral eyesore, and one of the most notorious places in the city." Some weeks ago a police order was sent to Moore that he must stop catering to both whites and Negroes, the mingling of both races in such a resort being declared objectionable. Moore's saloon long has figured in police circles as the resort of gamblers. It reached its greatest prosperity during the Harrison administration. It often had been the boast of Moore that the "police knew better than to 'monkey' with him." Within the last few months, however, the "pull" has been of no effect. On several occasions while crap games were in progress the patrol wagon from the 22nd st. station was backed up to the front door and the inmates were arrested. Less than three months ago the saloon was raided, and several patrol wagons were re- MAYOR REVOKES LICENSE quired to make two trips, so numerous were the prisoners. But, while gambling was a nightly diversion, there were attractions for those who were drawn to the place merely as "curiosity seekers." Musicians played, while crowds thronged to the barroom or sat at tables fn adjoining rooms. It is said that not in years while the place was open was there a time when no women of questionable character were in the place. News that the license had been revoked spread through the district soon after the saloon was closed, and a throng gathered in the street in front of the place, attracted by the desire to see if the report could be true.—The Chicago Tribune, Saturday, Nov. 11, 1905. "PONEY" MOORE LOSES LICENSE FOR SALOON Negro Whose Political Influence Long Has Saved Him Is Cut Off From "Poney" Moore, a Negro saloon-keeper at 171 Twenty-first street, known among his race as the "Mayor of the tenderloin," because of his political pull, was dethroned yesterday when Mayor Dunne revoked his license on the recommendation of Chief of Police Collins. Moore's resort has long been under the ban of the police, but through political influence he succeeded in defying the law. Reports to former Chief of Police O'Neill regarding the character of Moore's saloon never were acted upon, although O'Neill recommended the revocation of his license. For years, the police say, his resort has been one of the most notorious on the South Side. He has failed to comply with the 1 o'clock ordinance, and he also has allowed gambling on the premises. Captain Mahoney of the 22nd street station, in his report to Chief Collins, says the resort is one of the most disgraceful in the city.—The Record-Herald, Saturday, Nov. 11, 1905. Within the last few years the other daily newspapers in this city have from time to time given expressions to similar sentiments in reference to Col. "Pony" Moore, and our only object in reproducing these accounts of the closing of his saloon, is for the purpose of showing "that the late owner of the Turf Exchange and his brilliant attorney, Major Franklin A. Denison, have never attempted to institute legal proceedings against the white newspapers for the criticisms which they have heaped upon his very best client" and for the further tact of proving that "the lovely or the handsome Major-Lawyer and Col. "Pony" rightly entertain the idea that "The Broad Ax is more powerful and can do them more harm than all the other newspapers in Chicago combined." OL. PONY MOORE'S SALOON AND GAMBLING HOUSE IN CHI-CAGO CLOSED Last week Chief of Police Collins, of Chicago, and deputies swooped down upon Pony Moore's saloon and gambling house, at Twenty-first St., and closed the outfit. Moore's place was known from sea to set and from ocean to ocean, and it had the reputation of being one of the most low-down joints in the country. Many a young man has lost his money, his honor and his reputation in this hell-hole, and been thrown into the street. Many a wife and husband have been separated through the evil influence and surroundings of this gilt-edge place of sin. Many a young girl in Chicago who is now leading a life of shame and disgrace owe their downfall to this stink-hole Mr. Moore charges the Chicago Broad Ax with being the direct cause of his present troubles, and has gone so far as to have the editor, Julius F. Taylor, arrested for slander or libel. If The Broad Ax has done Chicago no other good favors, and if through its influence it has brought about the destruction of this notorious joint, it has indeed worked wonders, and the people of Chicago, regardless of color, should go to the relief of this brave editor, and stand in line and sing, "All hall the chief."—The Advocate, Portland, Oregon. THE JEWISH MASSACRE The outrages against the Jews of Russia are beyond describing with words. One can only think and shudder at the atrocities, perpetrated against an industrious, progressive and unoffending people. The word "murder" is meaningless when applied to these butcheries. But, what are the other Jews doing for their oppressed kinsmen? Are they passing resolutions? Not resolutions, but dollars are being raised, and every known effort, religious, financial and political, is being brought to bear to stop these slaughters and protect the Russian Jew. They are being brought to this country by the thousands. The only people unresponsive to the sufferings of their fellows, is our people. Here is a race ten million strong, "jim crowed," disfranchised and murdered; and yet we can't unite our brains and our dollars and protect ourselves. With not a single representative in Congress, losing in civil and political power, daily, we find nothing better to do, than to divide ourselves into two great camps and discuss who is the greatest! who is the leader; who has the greatest influence at the "White House."—The St. Luke Herald, Richmond, Va. "Four Years Among the Mormons." Sunday afternoon, December 3, at 4 p. m., Julius F. Taylor will address the members and friends of the West Side Sunday Club, which meets in St. Stephens church, Austin avenue and Roby street, on "Four Years Among the Mormons." It will be "Ladies' Day" and a splendid musical program will be rendered and the church decorated for the occasion. St. Mark Literary. Next Sunday afternoon the Phyllis Wheatley Woman's Club will render the program at St. Mark Literary. Mrs. E. L. Davl's will have charge of the meeting on Dec. 10th. Will he William Lloyd Garrison's Anniversary Prof. S. D. Fowler will be the orator. The subject last Sunday was Paul Laurence Dunbar and his works. The meetings are well attended. Personal from Jersey City, New Jersey. Personal from Jersey City, New Jersey. Mrs. Pudene Carter Hackley, 100 Kearney Ave., Jersey City, spent Thanksgiving in Wilgamsport, Pa., the guest of Mrs. Louis Warren, of Chicago. ee Seer Sess Sere es te language te proper and “The Broad Oz te 2, sewepapes whose, pletion, a sgueateee __ Subscriptions mast be paid in etvanes, ee ee ‘Adqprng rate made Enos 98 epplcetion. ‘THE BROAD AX 100 Armour Avenue, Chicago. JULIUS ¥. TAYLOR, Béttor and Publieber. —— Eatered xt the Post Office at Chicage, Ths Second-class Matter. eee tt Was an Enjoyable Affair. ‘Saturday evening, Nov. 25th, Gen J. E. Wright gave a stag at his res idence, 3538 State street, it being the anniversary of his birthday, and a re ception to Brig-Gen. A. F. Tervalor and staff. ‘A fine colation was served after which the evening was devoted tc speech making and music, Gen ‘Wright received many nice presents ‘uMfong them being a fine watch charm presented by Brig-Gen. Tervalon and staff officers. But one of the most pleasant features of the evening was the presentation of a large portrait of Mrs, J. E. Wright, wife of the host ‘Among those present were Brig. Gen. A. F. Tervalon, Dr. E. S. Mil Jer, Major R. R. Jackson, Capt. Carter, Major Gilbert, Rev. H. Knight, Col Clark Justine Carter, Col. Stocton. Harry Haywood, Wesley Plummer, M. Nelson and a host of others. Deputy High Chief Ranger Roane Roy- ally Entertained. A highly enjoyable surprise party ‘was tendered Deputy High Chief Ran- ger M. M. Roane, last Thursday even ing, by the Lady Biliott Circle, 199, C. O. F., at his residence, 2451 Wa bash avenue. During the evening Mr. J. Smith entertained those present with stereopticon views of pictures and master murphy operated the graphophone. Mrs. R. P. Jones, Chief Companion of the Circle, presented Deputy High Chief Ranger M. M. Roane with handsome loving cup and Mr. Roane responded in a bef ting manner, Refreshments were served by the ladies. Those present had a delight ful time and felt that Mr, and Mrs. Roane were a charming host and hos- tess. The success of this occasion was due to the efforts of Mrs. E. Branum. Among those present wereMiss M. Crutchfield, Miss L. I. Scott, Miss M. J. Alvis, Miss I. Schumaker, Mrs. T. J, Keeler, Mrs. L. Nelson, Mrs. A. M. Hubbard, Mrs. A. M- Brady, Mrs. B. Kersey, Mrs. A. G. F. Simms, Mrs. E. Green, Mrs. M. M. Greans, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. EL: Murphy, Mrs. L. Jefferson, Mrs. M. E. White, Mrs, E. XH, Jackson, Mrs. J. Lucas, Mrs. 8. E. DeLacey, Mrs. M. Watkins, Mrs. 8. Berfour, Mrs. J, H Johnson, Mrs. B. M. Simms, Mrs. M. W. Sides, Mrs. E. L. Wakefield, Mrs. 8. S. Griffin, Mrs. C. Brisco, Mrs. Brittain, Mrs, M. Hud- son, Mrs. M. Wallass, Mrs. M. J. Diggs, Mrs, E. Hackley, Mrs. R. Peas, ‘Mrs. E. Greener, Mrs. J. Jones, Mrs. D, Churchill, Mrs, E. Geller, Mrs. B. ©. Claiborne, Mrs, M. Johnson, Mrs. E. Chatamn, Mrs, Lewis, Mrs. P. A. Tuner, Mrs. C. Warner, Mrs. D. M. Asbury, Mrs, B. Turner, Mrs. M. Stump, Mrs. B. Grant, Mrs. M. Mit- chen, Mrs, A. Smallwell Mrs. RP. Jones, Mrs. E. Branum, Mrs, F. Davis, Messrs, Meechum, Branum, Davis, 3082 Wabash Ave. Sunday, 3p. m, Rev. W. M. Backus will\Spesk on the Modern Conception of; Life.- « Quesday at 2 p. m, the Douglass Centét Woman's Club will meet. ‘The program will be in charge of the Home ‘Department. : “Tuesday it 8 p.m, Mrsi- Woolley will tecture on ThsenPéer Gytit. Pro ceeds for the bevefit of the sewing slass. Piano Situstration‘by Mr. B. All.are cordially invited. Thursday at 8 p. m.. Mr. Joseph Errant will speak on Civil Service Re form. Mr. Errant deserves. large hearing. ‘Thursday evening at-8 p.m. the class In Adam Bede meets. Mr. W. ‘HH, A. Moore will read a paper.on the character Arthur Donnithorne. Friday at 8p. m, the Physicians and Surgeons will meet. ‘Seturday morning at 10 a m the children’s sewing class mevts, — “will have charge’of the music on Sam day afternoons. Thanks are due Mr. J. Gray Lucas and the friends “wno have assisted him, for their faithful services during the past three monttis. i—pD.” . NEGRO BUYS FIFTY LOTS. D. D. Bruce Springs a Surprise on White Citizens, Pleasantville, N. J. Nov. 26th— The Atlantic City Land Company, ‘which has purchased a large tract of land in a place known as Pleasant ville Terrace, has had a great surprise sprung on them. They intended to have the Terrace @ Illy white settle- ment, and were supposed to bave ex- cluded all Negroes from purchasing lots. However, a black man is the lacgest land owner in the Terrace He has bought and paid spot cash for |50 beilding lots in the cholcest parts of the Terrace and expects to build 17 residences at once. His name is Dr. D. D. Bruce. He resifes ai 921 West York street; Philadelphia. "be colerel reeidents of this place are re- joicing while the white folks are curs wg —Fu Mr, and Mrs. Goodwin Celebrated their Eighth Wedding Anniversary. Monday etening, November 27th, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Goodwin, 3711 State St, celebrated their 8th wedding an- niversary. There were only a few friends to partake of the elegantly prepared dinner, which was elaborate- ly set in the beautifully decorated din- ing room of our friends home. The |decorations were arranged with much ‘taste, and was beautiful to look upon. The chandelier was covered with small ferns apd from each jet of the chande- lier to the four corners of the room were stretched a beautiful strip of different shades of ribbon an inch in width and from the center hung an elegant floral wedding bell. Among ‘the presents presented to the couple was a beautifully decorated wedding cake presented by the guests of honor, ‘Mr. and Mrs. J. Woolridge. The din- ner was served in courses and cham- palgn was as free as water. After dinner the guests retired to the par- lors where dancing and card playing were indulged in until 1 o'clock. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. Wool- ridge, Mr, and Mrs. W. Saunders, Miss Margarite Sterns, Miss Henrietta Lee, Mr. J. Collier and Mr. L. Smith. Grand Raffle for the Benefit of House- | hold of Ruth, No. 183. Wednesday evening, December 6th, & grand Quilt Raffle will be held at the home of Mrs. Raymore, 2536 Wabash avenue, for the benefit of Household of Ruth No, 153. Admission ten cents. ‘The affair will be in charge of Mrs. J. ©. Stewart, and other prominent workers in the Household, and it is bound to be a grand success. Wanted to Know the Whereabouts of the Relatives of Mary Terry. Anyone knowing of the whereabouts of the relatives and friends of Mary ‘Terry, who formerly resided in Spring- field, Ill, will confer a great favor up- on her by'sending such information to the working girls home, 4913 Dearborn street. —$rro—__ WISDOM COMES BY READING. Before purchasing books, etc., for the HOLIDAY SEASON, I cordially invite you to visit my store and exam- ime my assortment, consisting of all the NEW and POPULAR COPY- RIGHT BOOKS by FAMOUS AUTH- ORS of the RACE. Remember the place. E. H. FAULKNER'S NEWS AND BOOK STORE, 3104 STATE ST., CHICAGO. ——_——_ New Building Material 8. ‘The intest -butiding material “kremite,” which is made at a factory near St. Petersburg, and consists of powdered clay, sand and fiuorsper melted together at a high tempers ture. The molten mass may be used Uke tron for molding castings for architectural and artistic purposes, yielding hollow bricks for buildings and stoves, fancy marblelike bricks, tilgs for floors and sidewalks, and ‘even thin, corrugated plates for reafs. ‘Woman Soldier. ‘Women, disguised as men, often served as soldiers. The following iuscription s on s tombstone in the English town of Brighton: “In mem- ory of Phoebe Hassel; horn 1718, died 1821, aged 108 years. She served for many years as a private soldier in many parts of Europe, ang at the bat We of Fontenoy, fighting bravely, she recetved @ bayonet wound in the left " Phenecravh Teaches Parrot. "+ A Philadelphia woman chatges 2 phonograph with the word of praise sh« ‘wants the parrot to learn, and then shit Aim in a room alone with the machine ‘TRe bird listens to the oft-repeated sound. and tries to outdo the braser throated trumpet, 20 that. no & ‘penditure of human and is Seater oe ené then {e put upon another. - CHiPs ge SS. et eee be able to eat her regular rations. Of the 8,840,789 Negroes in the Unit- ‘ed States, according to the census of 1900, only 2,577 are of African birth. Mrs. Wm. Emanuel, 6350 Rhodes av- ‘enue, entertained about 50 young boys and girls Tuesday evening at a danc- ing party. If a man takes on too many “eye- openers” in the morning, it is a sign that his eyes will be closed long be- fore nightfall. _ Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, the up- right and honest pastor of St. Steph- ens’ church, has removed from 157 Emerson avenue to 659 Grand avenue, ‘The Inner Circle of Crispus Attucks Club announce their Third Annual Ball to be given Monday, Feb. 5th, at Cen- tral Hall. Watch the papers for par- ticulars, When a girl hears that some man whonr'she has loved, but who has mar- Tied another, is getting the worst of the deal, she chuckles away down to her toes. In the Library of Congress are 1,000 titles of works written by Negroes, Many of those books are on the shelves and are frequently called for by the readers. Tuesday evening, Miss Ophelia B. Hardy was united in marriage to Mr. Andrew Williams. Immediately after the wedding a reception was held in thelr honor at 6219 Ada street. ‘When the women gossips come in and catch a married woman crying, they go out and circulate the report that her husband has either been beat- ing her or she is crying about her first love. Daniel M. Jackson left for Washing- ton, D. C., Thursday evening. He will be absent one week, and upon his re- ture to the city he will leave for Mexico where he will assume the du- ties as consul agent for the United States. Miss Myrtle Thornton was married last Thursday evening from the work- ing girls home, 4913 Dearborn street, to Mr. James Flynn. Rev. Mary Lark- Hill performed the ceremony. They received many presents, and the groom presented the bride with $2.50. ‘The testimonial and musicale given for Rev. Lealted last week at the home of Mrs. Framer, 1232 West Lake street, was well attended. Mrs. Sara L. Wright gave a fine recitation writ- ten and composed by herself, and those who attended it were well pleased with her literary effort. A certain newspaper devil was ex- plaining to a young woman last week the difference between printing and publishing. He having concluded, she shyly sald: “Now you may print a kiss on my cheek but you must not publish it.” With that he locked the fair form in his arms, so it would not pl, and went to press.—Ex. William H. Thomas, A black man in Boonville, Mo, married an oc toroon. She gave birth to twins as fair as she. The black man made no kick. Next, she gave birth to a real black baby, and the black man left her, claiming it was not his child!— The Radical, St. Joseph, Mo. ‘It is reported that Thornton Wil- liams, late manager of the Turf Ex- change, 173 2ist street, will open up Col. Samuel Snowden's old place on ist street between Dearborn and Ar- mour Ave. If this is true it will be alias Col. “Pony” Moore for no doubt he will put up the money for the ll- cense and to fit it up. ‘Mrs. J. Hockley Smiley, Mrs. C. C. Lewis, Mrs. George C. Hall, Mrs. Jacob L. Parks, Mrs. 8. A. T. Wat- kins, Mrs. R. A. J. Shaw, Mrs. Claude Alexander, Mrs. William Emanuel, Mrs. J. Gray Lucas, Mrs. Juliis N. Avendorph, Mrs. B. F. Moseley, Mrs. JA. Cotton and Mrs. 8. Laing WIli- ‘William Lewis, 2032 Armour evénue, stands well with the politicians in that neck of the woods. For more than six years he has been a hard ‘worker io:the ranks of Democracy, and jon the Saturday night before the Pres. idential election in 1900 he marched jat_the head of two hundred. Afro American Democrats in the parade jand was greeted by Col. Wm. J. Bryan jas he passed the reviewing stand in of the Great Northern Hotel. Mr. |Lewis is a hale fellow well met and > has many warm friends among oth Sea as PLS COCKTAIL AT THREE FORKS Decoction ‘That Was Too Much for | Cowboys and the Mixer Had to Drink It. ‘I was standing in the barroom in s resort at Three Forks,” sald a travel ing man, “waiting for the proprietor to arrive, in the hope of placing « small order. While I was waiting two cowboys, wrapped in fur coats their own dignity and s reputation as the top riders of the country which stretches away toward the head o! ‘Willow Creek, came into the saloon ‘and, marching up to the bar, demand. ed a cocktail. “The bartender looked nonplussed for = moment, but he was not to be shut out, sahe grabbed the Diggest glass he could find behind the bar an¢ immediately got busy. If there was anything there he missed putting into that glass, from the gilt and pepper sauce used to flavor the beer, to the snippings from the ends of the cigars which he found in the cigar cutter, ] could not see Jt, and when he had finely finished he had two big bee: glasses full of the mixture. “The boys both tasted the beverage, and {t did not taste good. Each ha¢ unlimbered a big gun and, playfully toying with the weapons, they sug gested that the bartender drinle his own mixture. It required some per suasion, but finally, to avold trouble he swallowed the contents of bot glasses, ‘Now, make your will, you ‘would-be polsoner,’ shouted the punch ers, and solemnly they put their guns back where they belonged, treated the house to the cigars and faded away inte the distance, their horses hitting only the high spots as they disap- peared up the valley. “And I tell you, the impromptu bar. tender had good occasion to make his will. For three or four hours he was the sickest man I ever saw, and i took the services of a doctor, whc ‘worked over him for™an hour or two to bring him back to life again.” CASTE IN THE KITCHEN. Case of 2 Cook Who Couldn't Afford to Reside on Just s Plain Street. ‘The Lindsay family was moving ou! of the old house on an avenue into s new house on a fashionable street. A\ that eritical period the Lindsay coo} gave notice of leaving. The mistres: was in despair, for the cook was 1 model one, and had lived with them for years, relates the Chicago Record Herald. “It will be so much more conventent fm the new house, Nora, and we have depended on you so long I don't se ow we can part with you now. A\ Teast tell me why you are going?’ Mra. Lindsay pleaded. “Well, mem, I have fy own reputa tion to look after,” answered Nora “and tf I went agin the rules of the fntelligence sassiety I belongs to they ‘wouldn't give me a reccond in the bes ‘houses, an’ then I'd be down and out— seer” “No, I don't see,” retorted her mis tress, “tell me exactly why you are gtving up a place that has always suited you for an uncertainty.” “Sure, mem, it's because of the mov. ing. You are going to live on a street.” “Yes; one of the finest in the city.” “An’ I've always lived on @ avenue, mem. If it was a terrace, or a boule. vard, I might be willin’ to change, but when me friends foun@ that I was liv- ing on just a street they'd all cut me; they would, indeed, mem. I draw the line et a street.” BOOKS WRITTEN IN PRISON Some of the Most Famous Writers Did Their Best Work Be- hind Bars. A publisher was talking about Oscar ‘Wilde's strange book, “De Profundis,” with its pathetic decoration of a bird beating its wings egainst the bars of a cell. “Wilde's is not the first good book to have been written in jail,” he sald. “Jail, in fact, seems to be a good place to write books in. Literary men sur- pass themselves there. “John Bunyan wrote ‘Pilgrim's Prog- ress" in jail. “Cervantes wrote ‘Don Quixote’ in prison. “Defoe laid the plans for ‘Robinson Crusoe’ during a term of confinement imposed on him for the writing of a pamphlet called “The Shortest Way with the Dissenters.” “Leigh Hunt wrote ‘Rimini’ in jail. “Bir Water Raleigh, during. his 14 gears’ imprisonment in the tower of London, wrote his ‘excellent ‘History ef the World.’ thelr best work in jail.” : Sheep in Spain. ‘There are about 10,000,000 of migrat- ory sheep in Spain, which each year travel some 200 miles from the plains to the mountains. Thefr march, rest. ing places and behavior are governed by special regulations Mating from the fourteenth century. At certain times Ro one may travel the same route as the sheep, which have the right to graze on all open and common land on the way. For this purpose = road 90 yards wide must be left on all enclosed and private property. The shepherds lead theirfiocks,which are accompanied by provision mules, and by large dogs, to guard against a night attack by ‘wolves. = ‘Theater Banks. <I ‘New York is to have a bank, near the chief theaters, which will be open all-night, so that ladies attending en- peg Bk jewels for safe-keeping ere re- turning home. DOG PROUD OF CLOTHES. Canine That~Is. Very Much Dis- treased. When Deprived of Correct Apparel. ‘There is a dog im Augusta whe Greases just like a man, wearing the regulation coat, vest, collar and cravat and is very proud of his apparel, seem- ingly, peing very much distressed and ashamed whenever his busy master does not have time to rig him up in Bis.clothes, reports the Augusta (Ge.) Chronicle. “It there are any who are “from Missouri,” they may be satisfied by calling at a blacksmith shop on Bilis street, near the city hall, where they can be introduced to him by his mas- ter, George Bailey, a negro employe of the smithy. He wears them with a conscious dig- nity and is hugely delighted when any- ‘one stops to notice his attire and com- ment thereon. He will gaze intently ‘at eack speaker and joyously wag his tail when complimented upon his ap pearance. It is not known what whim induced the blacksmith to thus clothe his ca nine pet “in all points like as we are.” But he certainly devised the dog's ress most ingeniously. No detail is wanting. The cut of his coat is after the latest mode—has pockets, too— the collar is nicely laundered and the cravat is tied with correct smartness. ‘The first thing in the morning he must be properly dressed, or else he whines piteously. After he has been elothed according to his usual custom his joy knows no bounds, and he dis plays his pleasure with much bark- ing and wagging of his tail. He has the utmost contempt for the host of naked dogs who roam about the street and absolutely refuses to associate with them, manifesting a spirit of out- raged indignation at their immod- ety. “PAGAN” TOWN IN ENGLAND ‘Village of 1,700 People Who Seem to Have Gone Spiritually to Sleep. “Pagan Hook” is the name now en- foyed by the quiet little village of Hook, which is situated some three miles from Kingston-on-Thames. ‘So lost in indifference is this village that the vicar, the Rev. W. M. Ding- well, has thrown up the cure of the parish in despair, says a recent Lon- don report. “I bave worked hard here for nearly three years,” said the vicar, in an in- terview, “and it seems largely in vain. T have spoken to the people personally and have implored them to come to chureb, but they will not do it. “No effort, either spiritual or ma- terial, no concert, whether high-class or extremely ‘popular,’ no branch of church activity that I have been able to devise or carry on will induce thé people of Hook to come to chureh. “There is & population of 1,700 peo ple, but many of them absolutely re- fuse to attend church In fact, only 200 out of the 1,700 have attended church, and some of these even are not Hook people. “The fact is that the village is spir- itually asleep. They do not go to non- conformist places of worship, nor do they go golfing or motoring. They have simply gone to sleep and they do not give a thought to spiritual things.” ‘The vicar has now departed for the West Indies on a holiday voyage. ‘Some of the more enlightened inhab- itants of “Pagan Hook” are taking around a large memorial paper asking Christian and pagan alike to sign an earnest entreaty to the reverend gen- tleman ® return to them. THE FUR-LINED OVERCOAT. ‘Dressy Gentleman Will Carry the Garment Inside Out on Wis Arm. ‘The precise and high-priced tailor drew @ chalk picture on the customer ‘who was “trying on,” relates the Prov. idence Journal, stuck three pins ix him and said: “The most radical change in gar. ments for gentlemen for winter weat this year will come in the furlined overcoat. We have been driven to i by @ detachable fur collar which has ‘made its appearance and which can be fastened on to the permanent collar of a $16 ready-made topcoat in a way that will puzzle an expert to detect its on and off features. Of course, that ‘kills the fur collar for the rich and ‘dressy’ gentleman who has a genuine fur coat. We shall make the collar of the expensive coat of the- same ma terial as the cloth of the coat, or of Velvet, cut a little wider than the col- lar of the ordinary coat. “And muffs will not be sewed on the sleeves of the first-class fur-lined coat this season. They were always sug- gestive of the crushed tragedian.” “How will people know that ‘dressy and wealthy gentlemen have fur-lined coats?” inquired the custodian, anxi ously. “They will carry them inside out on their arms,” replied the precise tailor. ‘feed Oe Cee Clam diggers are predicting a cold winter because the clags are burrow- ing deep. Just why « clam should be given credit for knowing more about the weather than human beings is not clear. Some animals may be credited with superior instinctive impressions— but not a clam.—Washington Star. Exchange of Confidences. ‘Husband (during the honeymoon)— I was awfully nervous when I pre posed to you. I was afraid you Wouldn't accept me. ‘Wife—And I was awfully nervous for weeks before you proposed. I was afraid you wouldn't—Sphere, WHEN CLIMBING STAIRS. Bemember the Exercise Is Most Bene ficial When the Right Methods Are Observed. _‘Stair-climbing can never Be made so easy that it will cease to be work, and hence a certain amount of It daily is sure to be beneficial, says Mary Butler, in the Philadelphia Press. First, stait-climbing 1s fine exercise for the muscles of the legs, both for the high flexors and thigh and knee ex- tensors, and if judiciously used as a daily exercise it will tend to develop the muscles of the-leg and thigh, reducing at the same time any superfluous flesh that may have settled there throug: lack of proper use. Hence we use lad- der-climbing exercises in the gymna- sium for all such cases. Second, stair-climbing when done slowly, becomes excellent balance work and is good for the brain. To increase this mental effect in the gymnasium we use ladder rounds instead of steps and the slower a pupil can walk up the ‘finer the balance and the stronger the desired effect. Third, stair-climbing is good work for heart and lungs; weak hearts may be strengthened by judicious lessons in it, no other apparatus being necessary than one’s own footsteps. ~ In all stair or ladder work the weight 4s not only transferred fsom one foot to the other in succession more or less rap- 4d, as in the walk, but the whole body- weight is lifted from one step to another by the first leg and then the other, and this means quite heavy work at times. _ For example, if you weigh 150 pounds ‘and with the right foot step up one step (that step being exactly “12 inches high), you have lifted your body-weight of 150 pounds exactly one foot higher; or, a8 we say, you have done 150 “foot- pounds” of work. If the step chances to be 24 inches high, then having lifted yourself two feet you have done twice as much work, or 300 foot pounds. ‘Thus, when you, weighing just 100 pounds, climb ten stairs, each step only 12 inehes high, yeu have done just 1,000 foot pounds of work, good strong, muscular work that if done well ‘will surely do-you good and if done bad- Jy_may injure. Do you stout ladies wonder any long- er at your breathless condition when after eating a hearty dinner you climb to the third-story front room to také your afternoon nap? Do you not see that with every step you must do from one-half as much again to twice as much work as your wiry little nelgh- bor? ‘You have no right to run up just be- cause you can trip up one flight and not feel it. You perforce must take it slowly and should rest after each flight of steps, at least till the breath- ing becomes quiet and regular once more. Believe me, instead of being bad for you, stair-climbing taken slowly and Properly will do you good, strength- ening the muscles of legs, abdomen and spine. stimulating the heart and lungs, clearing the brain, alding the cireula- tion and thus improving the digestion; but there is a correct and an incor- rect way of climbing stairs, a hard and an easy one, a safe and a dangerous one. A CASE FOR THE PIPES. A Quite Effective Tack May Be Made at Home and Not Involve Much Outlay. Either # pivce of board or very stout cardboard should be used for the foun- dation of this rack; it should then be covered with art serge, cloth or vel- veteen. The foundation may, of course, be made any size to hold any number of pipes, but for one such as we illus- trate, about 15 inches in length and eight in depth will be sufficient. The covering should be cut with one-inch turnings, which may be glued down at the back of the foundation. Trim the PIPE RACK - edge with any pretty furniture. gal- loon, or else sew a silk cord round. A good frm ribbon, rather more than ‘an inch wide, should be used for the strap; it is caught down to the cov- ‘ering by a fow firm stitches at regular intervals. oe foundations, small brass tacks be used for fixing this instead of sew ing; finish each end by a how of rib bon, ew ribbon to each end to form a loop to hang it up by; in the center of this loop put a bow. ‘Relaxed Facial Muscles, /. Relaxed muscles of the face may be toned up by bathing the face with a mixture of equal parts of milk and whisky. First wash the face thorough- ly, then apply the lotion with soft cloth. This may have to be used for six weeks or three months before good results are noticeable, but it will re ‘ward the persevering woman in the end for the time expended. ‘Yokes Abound. Everything points to a return of yokee—yokes of all sizes and shapes, curiously -gontriyed, involved looking affairs, or just the simple embryonic yoke itself. ——__—__ 6 ‘The extra tall wommn can wear ber coat to the knees; the short woman ‘Wants to have it.touch the bem... THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE A MOST IMPORTANT ONE. Diminishing Number Ex-Confederates in Congress—Passing of Distinct Southern Type—Home Spirit in Middle West. WASHINGTON—President Roosevelt has his annual message completed, a finely engrossed copy ready for filing away and carefully typewritten copies, tied with ribbon, to be presented to the house and senate and read before those bodies and WASHINGTON. President Roosevelt has his annual message completed, a finely engrossed copy ready for filing away and carefully typewritten copies, tied with ribbon, to be presented to the house and senate and read before those bodies and about 10,000 copies printed and ready for distribution as soon as the important document has been read in congress. This is probably the most important message the president has ever sent to congress and is the longest. It contains from 20,000 to 25,000 words, which is an unusually lengthy communication for an executive to send to congress. As the country knows generally, Mr. Roosevelt makes railway legislation the chief feature of his message. When congress adjourned last winter without doing anything on this subject the president announced that he would take every opportunity to keep it alive and he has done so. In his own speeches he has told very clearly what he will ask congress to do and Secretary of War Taft and Senator Knox, of Pennsylvania, former attorney general, have aided in promulgating the administration policy. The president proposes that congress authorize the interstate commerce commission or some other governmental body to declare when a railroad rate is unreasonable and then to fix a rate which is reasonable. The railroads are to be given recourse to the federal courts if they are not satisfied. The president will treat of a great number of subjects in his message in addition to railroad matters, prominent among them being federal control of insurance companies, the Santo Domingan treaty, the Panama canal, preserving the Niagara falls, our relations with foreign governments, but it is said he will not have any observations to make on the tariff. Retirement of Senator Blackburn. O ONE of the results of the recent elections, it is said, will be the retirement of Senator Jo Blackburn, of Kentucky. His term expires in 1907, but the contest this fall has shown that the control of the legislature is in danger of passing away from his friends. Senator Blackburn is one of the old-time southern orators and a man of unique character and manners. He will be greatly missed if the wheel of politics should throw him out of public life. Blackburn served for ten years in the house and most of his reputation he made for oratory was achieved in that body. He was then in the prime of life and vigor and his fine resonant voice was frequently heard in debate. He was never known for the profundity of his arguments, but he had a way of speaking that was impressive. He is one of those orators who can take a self-evident proposition and restate it in complex sentences so as to make it appear as an entirely new discovery and something of wonderful meaning and depth. He could argue on the floor of the senate for five minutes that two and two make four and to the ordinary listener it would sound as though he were demonstrating a most abtrue problem. The Kentucky senator is one of the diminishing number of ex-confederates now in congress. He served all through the war in the confederate army and has an excellent record for brevity. He served two terms in the senate, beginning in '85 and then was retired for four years when the republicans controlled the legislature, but in 1900 succeeded former Senator William Lindsay, who had turned gold democrat in '86 and refused to support Bryan in 1900. New leaders have sprung up in Kentucky, however, and Mr. Blackburn is said to be slated for retirement. He will have reached within one year of the scriptural limit of life of three score and ten when his term expires. T The Old Southerners. THE retirement of Senator Blackburn reduces still further the group of senators from the south who have in these modern days retained many of the characteristics and mannerisms ante-bellum days. The death of Senator, Hate, of Tennessee, last spring removed an old-time and old-style southerner from public life. There are not a great many of this type left. Money, of Mississippi; Morgan and Pettus, of Alabama; Berry, of Arkansas; McCreary, of Kentucky; and McEnary, of Louisiana, are about all who could now be classed as typical southernners in dress and manners, with the exception of Bailey, of Texas, a comparatively young man, who affects even more than his seniors the old-style southern dress. This uniform is the long-skirted black coat, low-cut vest and black slouch hat. The other senators from the south cannot be distinguished from their northern colleagues and look, for the most part, like prosperous business men and usually attend the sessions of the senate dressed in business clothes. On state occasions the whole senate dresses in the black Prince Albert coat, although the cut of the garments worn by the old southerners is not so stylistic as that of the other members. This-uniformity of black, closely-buttoned frock coat adds very much to the appearance of the senate and the body seems to lose some of its dignity when in every day routine of work senators appear in sack costs, cutaways and other styles of garments of various colors. Another decade will probably see the last of the ante-bellum type of southerner in Washington. The numerous railroads that blind the south to the north and the interchange of commerce has done wonders in amalgamating the sections and destroying the distinctive types of citizens. This is nowhere so apparent as in the congress of the United States, where men from the most remote sections of the south and west meet. Our "Home" Country. Our "Hom T HOF HE great Mississippi valley and the middle west is becoming the section of American homes," said Mr. Babcock, of Wisconsin, the other day in commenting on the changes that are being worked by the increasing population of the coun- try. It had been suggested that the American people were not a home people. about which poets have sung, do not abound in this country, and even in the old settlements of the east comparatively few homesteads are found where more than one generation has lived. On this point Mr. Babcock declared that the middle west, the great states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and others, were now the great home country of America. "Out in this delightful section," said Mr. Babcock, "you find the home spirit more deeply established than in the rich and prosperous east. In many of these states you find a strong German element, and wherever that is you find the love of home and the ambition to found a home that will remain in the same family for generations. Of course the country is too new to show any very long established homesteads, but I can point to you in my own state and in adjoining states scores and hundreds of places where the head of the household established himself 30, 40 and 50 years ago and where the original estate has been preserved, a substantial house built and occupied first by the original owner and then by his oldest son, while surrounding the homestead are the homes of other children of the family. There are many of these patriarchial establishments and in them I think you will find the hope for the stability and conservatism necessary to a safe government." It is not known whether Mr. Babcock has followed the example of the good people whom he describes, but he has purchased enough homes in Washington to insure places for all his heirs if they wish to locate here. "Wise Man of the East." W ASHINGTON has within its borders this winter a very distinguished East Indian in the person of Mr. Ramanathan, his Brittannian majesty's solicitor of the island of Ceylon. In the religious life of India Mr. Ramanathan is classified as a Jana Yogi, which means literally, "a wise man of the east." This title will insure him great consideration at the national capital. This distinguished personage, lawyer, statesman and philosopher was invited to this country by a number of American scholars and students who are interested in the religion and philosophy of the orient. He expects to deliver a few public and a number of private lectures while here. He comes from a long line of high-caste Hindus and his family for many generations have been the leaders of Ceylon in wealth, education and social requirements. He is reputed to be the best equipped Hindu lawyer in southern India. The position of Mr. Ramanathan and his family in the religious life of Ceylon has been even more important than in the secular. His father erected the chief temple or cathedral of Colombo in which six daily services are performed, besides the monthly festivities. He has made a life study of various religions, with a view of reaching a harmony of the eastern and western religious ideals. He has made a critical and expensive study of the Christian Scriptures in addition to the sacred books of the Hindu religion. While in Washington this winter he will endeavor to find time to translate into English the original Sanscrit and Tamil, the celebrated Indian epics, known as "The Maha-Bharata" and the "Ramayana", which are considered the gems of the spiritual literature of the Azman race. TO RENOVATE OLD MUFF. Fancy Ones Are in Good Style—Old One May Be Satisfactorily Remodeled. Muffs are to be purchased in every kind of fur and in a variety of patterns and shapes, and are very largely used, but the adjoining-sketch shows an excellent idea for the renovation of an old one, which can be built upon so as to look completely new, the worn-out muff merely serving as a foundation for a fresh outside. The old lining must first be removed. The interlacing strips depicted might be of one of the many kinds of velvet now to be obtained, such as miroir, ```markdown ``` THE DIFFERENT PARTS. panne or chiffon velvet. The latter would be particularly effective, especially if two shades were employed. Each of these strips, measuring about nine inches wide, should be turned in at the edges and tacked invisibly. They should then be gathered at each end and sewn transversely to the muff from right to left with one shade, and then should be threaded in and out in the opposite direction with the other shade. Five strips of each would be needed. Purple and mauve, or two shades of gray or green would look extremely well; but if only one shade were pre- ferred, brown, mouse or gray should be selected. A frill of ribbon lined with the other shade decided upon is then sewn in, and peeping from beneath this should be a frill of cream lace— the real old lace, if possible, but if not obtainable, then one of those varieties which so cleverly imitate it. Finally, place in position the lining. Materials required: Five yards rib- bon, four inches wide; two yards vel- vet, on the cross; two and a half yards lace, one-half yard pongue for lining. SOCIAL REQUIREMENTS. What Constitutes the Ideal Hostess and About the Proper Selection of Dinner Guests. The ideal hostess will possibly differ from the points of view of different minds, but she who comes nearest to satisfying every taste will cause all guests to feel at ease and perfectly at home while in her house. She must possess great tact and endeavor to make each one feel individually the favored guest. She must be quick to see everything while seeming to see nothing, never looking bored and keeping the conversational ball rolling without any apparent effort or even seeming to do so. An ideal hostess must be entirely unsalfish and let no one be alighted or overlooked. Now that vacation days are over and the world has returned from the summer outing which has possibly been spent in the woods or where much freedom in behavior is allowed, be careful to modulate the voice and tone down actions to fit city life and customs. No right-thinking mother wishes her son to choose a boisterous, flippant wife, so be careful that your love of fun and the summer's freedom do not lead you too far. As we have so often repeated, be kind and thoughtful and "do unto others as you would that they should do to you." A visiting card may be used for informal invitations. No call is necessary after a tea or afternoon reception, though very often at home days are given in the invitation to a large reception when a call is quite in order. These at home days are often as elaborately prepared for as the original reception with a caterer, but it is perfectly admissible to have the serving done by the house servants. Many times a caterer's service is employed to relieve the regular help, who have all they can do in the daily routine, without anything additional. It is necessary to be most careful in choosing your guests for a dinner party that they should be congenial. Not necessarily friends or even acquaintances, but whose tastes are similar, otherwise your dinner will not be a success. To make it so the conversation must be pleasant and sustained and a good story-teller is a great assistance. Art of Tea Making Practice the art of tea making when you are all alone. 'Take a cup of tea and pass it across the table. See if you can do it without forgetting anything and without upsetting it. Then try to do it and to listen at the same time. Pretend you are holding a conversation. Don't look at the cup too steadily. Practice tea making until you can do it without more than glancing at the cup. It is easy. And when you have learned it—be you rich or poor, a great hostess or a small one—you will have acquired a pretty art which will serve you in good stead all your life. Even when you are a great grandmother it will come in good, for a cup of tea from an elderly person is not only a very graceful compliment, but a very great one. Keep Mouth Clean The mouth being the gateway to the entire system, as a prominent physician puts it, the matter of absolute cleanliness here cannot be made too important. Teach the small child this, and her health will be established according A new postage stamp has been issued in Tokio for use in the protectorate of Korea. It bears the chrysanthemum as the emblem of Japan, the plum blossom as symbolical of Korea, and two pigeons representing the postal service. Brittany Bridal Ornament Conspicuous among the adornments of the bridal feast in Brittany is an artistic and elaborate butter structure, as fanciful and elegant as the most beautiful bridal cake, and into this structure the guests stick split sticks bearing coins of gold or silver. Pays to Be Good. People who have been dubiously asking themselves: "Does it pay to be good?" may well survey the spectacle of one reputation after another nailed to the barn door of public scorn and ask: "Does it pay to be anything else?"—N. Y. Mail. A Conclusion. Willie—If the eel is anything like a dog he must be in a good humor all the time. Papa—Why do you think so? "Why, because he is always wagging himself like a dog's tail."—N. Y. Times. Explained. "Say, paw." "Well, son?" "What is frenzled finance?" "Frenzled finance, my son, is the way your mother goes after my pay envelope every Saturday night. Now run along and play."—Mil- wankee Sentinel. Private Carr. A few years ago only men of great fortune possessed private cars. Nowadays there are so many of these palaces on wheels that their value is estimated at $72,000,000. Safe Course If a friend asks you for an opinion and you are uncertain as to your decision, get his and indorse it and he will leave you with a high regard for your good judgment. Highest Elevator The highest elevator in the world has been opened on the Burgenstock, a mountain near Lake Lucerne. It lifts tourists 500 feet to the top of a vertical rock. Not Humor. A man always thinks he has a sense of humor because he can make fun of the way his wife adds up a column of figures wrong.—N. Y. Press. Reminiscent Interest Just what interest a bald-headed man can take in football it would be hard to determine.—Des Moines Register and Leader. Must Attend Church At Gonatoa, in the South seas, there is a fine exacted from all who do not attend church three times a week. Baby Clowns In the traveling circuses of France the babies of the company are put to work as clowns. Money in Ferries The value of the Pennsylvania ferries between Jersey City, New York, Brooklyn and the Bronx is $5,698,000. No Let-Up. There is no vacation in the school of experience.—Town Topics. 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 trousers. Demperate 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 age. Seaside Pastime Building castles and other objects in sand by children for prizes is becoming a favorite seaside amusement in England. WONDERFUL GROWTH OF HAIR. WONDERFUL GROWTH OF HAIR "I had typhoid fever and my hair" "all came out. I used three bottles of" "Ford's Original Oxonized Ox Mar" "row, and now my hair is nine inch" "es long and very thick and nice and" "straight. Most every one seeing" "how good the Oxonized Ox Marrow" "done my hair, they to are anxious" "for it. My hair is an example to" "everyone." "319 S. Matlack St., West Chester, Pa." March 30, 1905. Ford's Original Ozonized Ox Marrow has many other good qualiteis, too. See their advertisement in this paper. Price only 50c a bottle at druggists or dealers, or send us fifty cents and we will mail you a bottle postpaid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 78 Webash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. - American Brick Co. - President and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. 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. THE BROAD AX. Is for sale at the following news stands: The Afro-American News Office. 3104 State Street. A. F. Tervalon, 2826 State street, Cigar Store and News Stand. Richard Webb, 2642 1-2 State St. Cigars, Tobacco and News stand. Mrs. Nellie Phelps, Cigars. Notions and News Stand, 131 W. 51st street. Richard Pinn, 4836 State street. J. P. Winstead 391, 31st st., Cigars, Tobacco and News Stand. Edward Delix's Cigar Store, 348 30th street, N. E. Corner Armour Ave. T. B. Hall's Cigar Store and Laundry office, 281 29th St. W. S. Williams, Tonsorial Parlor, 399 21st st. C. H. Green Shoe Polish Manufac- turer 2718 State st. James H. Porter's Barber Shop, 4838 State St. Mrs. A. E. Baker, Notions and News Stand, 419, 36th street. J. H. Harris, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 2508½ State St. Turner Williams' Shaving Parlor and News Stand, 2903 Armour ave. Mrs. B. Williams, Cigars, Notions and News Stand, 486½ State street. B. Davis, cigars, tobacco, and con- fectionery, 3532 State st. Whitley Bros. 2724 State St., Gent's furnishings and new stand. The Stationery, 3970 State street The Afro-American News Co., 438 W. 35th St., New York City, N. Y. Simpson & Mitchell, Cigars, Tobacco and News Stand, 4902 State St. Jones News Stand, 4827 State St., 'Phone Gray 5263. The Informer News Co., 188 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. News items and advertisements left at these places will find their way into the columns of The Broad Am. --- WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By ```markdown ``` TAKEN FROM LIFE, AFTER TREATMENT FORD'S ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (500x100x1) OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., (None genuine without my signature) Charlie Ford Street 74 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Agents wanted everywhere. -- American President and Treasurer, T Vice-President, J Secret Fifty-First St. and Armour Ave. RAIL YARD: 51st St. & L. S. & M. S. Rv. 25nd St. and Armour Ave. CHICAGO Tile and Slate Hauling a Specialty. COAL J. H. COLEMAN & CO. Express & Van Moving TRUNKS EVERYWHERE. 2540 State Street Tel. 699 South CHICAGO Phone 194 South A. B. SCHULTZ, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 2719 State Street Hours: 9 to 12 A. M. 3 to 5 and after 6 P. M. CHICAO Phone Oakland 1828 F. A. Rawlins The Modern Embalmer UNDERTAKER AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR When his work is finished you have no displeasure. 4834 State St., CHICAGO Phone Douglas 1550 2840 STATE STREET FIRST-CLASS ENTERTAINERS CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. Chas, Gankin, Pres. CHICAGO J. GARNER Tel. Douglas 3256 THE ELITE BUFFET FINE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS 3030 State Street CHICAGO Randel Woodfolk SAMPLE ROOM CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CI- GARS—POOL TABLE. HOT LUNCH SERVED EACH DAY. 4920 STATE ST., CHICAGO. Telephone Oakland 964. JACKETS AND LINEN because they have found by experience that they are the most satisfactory and economical goods on the market. Our Complete Catalogue—a correct guide to proper dress in the Dining Room, Kitchen, or Bar will be sent free on application. Write for catalogue and fall invitions to how to order. Marcus Ruben (Inc.), 390 State St., Chicago Brick Co. - THOMAS CAREY. JOHN SHELHAMER, ry, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. URERS OF Sewon Brick Literally Taken. Dr. Barnardo, the London philanthropist, who died recently, used to tell the following sory: "At the door of one of the boys' homes was a mat with the words, 'Wipe your feet.' One day as Dr. Barnardo was entering the house he saw a new boy removing his shoes and stockings and wiping his feet on the mat. He had taken the instructions in a literal sense." A London paper comments, gravely: "The anecdote reminds one of the notices at American doors, 'Wipe your gums,' referring to the galoches universally worn in winter." Why His Head Didn't Ring. Two Scotsmen turning a corner came into collision. The shock stunned one of them. He pulled off his hat, and laying his hand on his brow said: "Sic a blow. My heid's a ringing again." "Nae wonder," said his companion, "your held was aye empty—that maks' it ring; my held disma ring a bit." "How could it ring," said the other, "sein' it was aye crackit?"—Scottish American. London Statistics London has 1,000 ships and 9,000 sailors in its port every day. It has on an average upwards of 75,000 persons annually taken into custody by the police, 27,000 persons living in its common lodging houses, 25,000 persons annually arrested as drunk and disorderly, and more than onethird of all the crime of the country is committed within its radius. Prolific Fruit The producing power of the bananas is 44 times as great as that of the potato. The dried fruit is readily converted into nutritious flour; it may also be manufactured into sausages; beer can be made from it; while the skin can be turned into cloth, and the juice made to do service either as ink or vinegar. Royal Reception. London's leading fireworks firm has shipped enormous quantities of its wares to India, for display in honor of the prince and princess of Wales. When they arrive at Bombay several warships will make a pyrotechnic display, which will be in the hands of professionals from London on each ship. "Solan Goose." Richard Bell in his new book, "My Strange Pets," tells of the solan geese, which, in Great Britain, in bygone days used to be salted and dried for human food: "Many years ago these dried geese found their way to the lowlands of Scotland and were used as an appetizer." The Squirrel Fish In color the squirrel fish is a brilliant red, which makes it a conspicuous inhabitant of the sea as it darts here and there with quick, alert movements. The body of the squirrel fish shows a few stripes and is well covered with sharp spines. Joint Stock Banks. When the bank of England was established by charter in 1694 it alone was allowed to do banking business in the kingdom, and it was not until the passing of the banks bill of 1826 that joint stock banks began to be established. Telephone Speeds. Where the telephone wires are overland the speed of transmission is at the rate of about 16,000 miles a second; where the wires are through cables under the sea the speed is not more than 6,020 miles a second. "Want some nice eggplants, lady?" asked the huckster. "How long will it be," queried Mrs. Newed, "till they begin to bear eggs after I set them out?"—Chicago Dally News. Only Music Daily America is the only country which can boast of a daily musical paper. It is called the 'Presta,' is published on all seven days of the week, and has its headquarters at Chicago. Couldn't Ask Better Proof. Alice—What makes you think your new photographs are so horrid? Gladys—All my girl friends ask for one and my male friends don't.—Stray Stories. Largest Land Owner. John S. Bilbey, of Militman, Mo., is the largest land owner in this country, his property in seven different states aggregating 180,000 acres. Chinese Lucky Color. Most of the numerous temples throughout China are painted red; everything lucky and pleasant among the Chinese is of vermilion color. Among elephants both sexes of the African species have ivory tusks, while in Asia these are generally restricted to the male. Money in Dogs. A dog show which opened at the Crystal palace, London, recently, contained 3,508 entries; valued at $1,250,000. High-Priced Onions. Onions are so scarce in New Zealand that recently they were selling at $85 to $95 a ton at Wellington. More Than Quantity. Degree is much; the whole Atlantic might be lukewarm and never boll us a potato—Century. --- California Elk Drive As a result of the second day's drive of the herd of wild elk which for years have made their feeding grounds on the Miller & Lux ranch at Button-wallow, 30 miles south of Bakersfield, Cal. 23 perfect specimens were captured with the lariat, and of these 20 lived to be transferred to the government reserve at Sequoia park. At least 175 animals are still at large. The task of transferring the herd is to be abandoned for the present. Ought to Work. Here is an old recipe for making the hair grow "where you will have it." Take two ounces of boar's grease, one drachm of the ashes of burnt bees, one drachm of the ashes of southern wood, one drachm of the juice of a white lily root, one drachm of oil of sweet almonds and six drachms of pure musk, make an ointment of these and the day before the full moon shave the place and anoint it every day." Africans in Africa. At the recent meeting of the German colonial congress in Berlin, Dr. Marensky, formerly a missionary in South Africa, said, in speaking of the negro propaganda of "Africa for the Africans," there was no doubt whatever that a great Ethiopian uprising would take place sooner or later in South Africa, menacing all like British, German and Portuguese authority. The "Lion" Sermon. Canon Newbelt preached the annual "Lion" sermon before the lord mayor of London and the sheriffs recently. Two hundred and fifty years ago Sir John Gayer, afterward lord mayor, was pursued by a lion in an Arabian desert, but was delivered by prayer. In his will he left funds for an annual service as a thank offering. Rival Attraction. Jinks—Were you ever in Niaagra Falls? Blinks—Yes, once. "What do you think of the place?" "Didn't see it." "Didn't see it! How's that?" "I was there while on my honey-moon trip."—Chicago Daily News. Why He Loved Her. "Yes, dearie," said he, with his nose buried in his newspaper. That ought to have satisfied her, but she had to ask: "Why?" "Oh, I dunno. Habit, I suppose."—Stray Stories. Togo's Religion. While a dispute was going on in London as to whether Admiral Togo, while a cadet at Gravesend, was baptized a Catholic or Protestant, Togo was visiting the temple at Ise to thank the spirits of his ancestors for his success in the war. Wireless Towers. The top of the wireless telegraph tower being erected on Mount Tamalpais, San Francisco bay, will be 2,000 feet above sea level, and so will the pole on a tower to be erected near Honolulu. The messages will be send 2,100 miles. Anxiety. Tramp outside the gate)—Does your dog bite? Mrs. Weptonwish (on the porch)—Yes, he does, and—oh, please don't come in! We are particular what we feed him on!—Somerville Journal. Imaginary Ill. The Paris correspondent of the Pall Mall Gazette writes that, thanks to the recent anti-tuberculosis congress there, half the people of Paris are at this moment suffering from imaginary tuberculosis. Would Please Father Jasper-What do you suppose your father say when I speak to him? Beryl (sure of him now)—He won't say anything. He'll be speechless with joy.-Chicago Tribune. Not Quite Clear. Borem—I say, old man, do you consider life worth lying? Busyman—That depends. Do you mean my life or yours?—Chicago Daily News. Long Stories. Japanese books contain scarcely more material than the average magazine article, but a single story may consist of more than 100 volumes. Only One. "I've received ten proposals this fall." "The persistent fellow! What's his name?"—Cleveland Leader. Captive Gorilla. The record for keeping a gorilla in captivity is held by the Breslau ecological gardens, where one lived for a little over seven years. Matter for Thanks. Optimist—God gives us our friends. Pessimist—But, praise be, we can make our own enemies—N. Y. Times. Well Dressed Soldiers. The annual clothing bill of the British army is more than three times that of the navy. Houses of Brick. A well-built house of first-class brick is said to outlast one constructed of granite. Alpine Glaciers. The Alps contain at least 230 glaciers over five miles in length. Old Plainsman. Another of those old Pacific coast stage drivers has passed away. "Jock" Morgan of Oregon crossed the plains with his parents from Iowa in 1850, and they were seven months reaching Albany, Ore. The boy engaged as driver for the old California Stage company when 16 years old and he was the lord of the coach until the locomotive reached Salem. This was in 1872, and thereafter Morgan became a ranchman. Odd Walking Match. Recently a turkey and a goose were matched to walk a race of 100 yards in London. There was great excitement, hundreds of people witnessing the affair. After one false start the goose got well away, leaving the turkey at the post, and, following his master in good style, won easily amid great applause. Before and after the race the goose, with a box on his back, collected money for a local hospital. Sex of Angels. Referring to the discussion in New York over the sex of angels, the London Standard remarks: "In old English paintings and stained glass, in the works of Orcagna, and in the engraving by Albrecht Duerer, the angels are depicted as robust masculine figures, magnificent in their sturdy strength, irresistible power and unspeakable solemnity. Made Britishers. Certificates of admission to British nationality were granted in the course of last month to 25 Russians, 14 Germans, six Austro-Hungarians, six Swedes, three Dutchmen, three Norwegians, two Danes, two Greeks, two Turks, two Persians, one American, one Italian, one Spaniard and one Roumanian. Shipping of Snakes. Of all the creatures to be seen at zoological gardens, snakes are probably the most easy to ship from one country to another. Snakes take very little room, and throughout a long voyage give not the least trouble. They do not require to be fed, nor do they require looking after in any other way. Danger in Chairs. The Skibereen (Ireland) board of guardians has decided to replace the chairs in the board room with substantial benches, but vetoed a suggestion to fasten them to the floor after the clerk had pointed out that in that case they would be of no use in a fight. Honored a Hen. The Swiss village of Zofingen, in the canton of Aargau, was decorated with flags recently in honor of a hen which had laid her thousandth egg. Five adjacent villages sent depotations, accompanied by bands, which serenaded the industrious hen. Extensive Cab Rank. The largest cab rank in the world is situated in London-viz., at Waterloo station, the terminus of the London & Southwestern railway. It is a quarter of a mile in length. More than 1,000 cabs are called in the course of 24 hours. Bear's Toothache. Some time ago a brown bear in the Bronx zoological park, New York, was suffering from toothache. It took the combined strength of four men to pull the molar, after which the bear's former ambiability returned. Laying Cables. Atlantic cables are always laid from west to east, because the prevailing winds in the summer months on the Atlantic are from the west, and ships make much better weather going eastward. Quite Likely. Harps Long Silent Harps have occasionally been found in Egyptian tombs. In some even the sirings were intact, and gave forth distinct sounds after 3,000 years' silence. Not Worth While A man who has to marry five times in order to convince himself that marriage is a failure is likely to finish his career in a padded cell—Chicago Sun. Hidden House. A farmhouse near Minehead, England, is situated in so deep a hollow that for three months of the year the sun's rays do not fall upon it. Somebody Knows The average woman would rather have a husband who tells all he hears than a house with 17 closets. Chicago Daily News. Old Wooden Pipes Oak water pipes as sound as when first used hundreds of years ago have been found in a coal mine near Swansea. J. A. O'Donnell, H. D. Coghlin, O'Donnell & Coghlin Attorneys at Law Phone 264 Main Metropolitan Block N. W. Cor. LaSalle & Randolph Sts. 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 315-320 Reaper Block CLARK AND WASHINGTON STS. CHICAGO. Telephone Central 3089 Res. 904 W. 12th Street Blvd. Tel. 1626 Morgon ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. 806 Tribune Building S. E. Cor. Dearborn and Madison Sts. CHICAGO A. D. GASH Attorney at Law, 84-86 La Salle Street, Chicago. Suite 615 to 619. Telephone Main 3077. JOHN E. OWENS ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW 323 ASHLAND BLOCK TELEPHONE CENTRAL 908 CHICAGO Telephone Yards 6016. John Fitzgerald JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 4727 SOUTH HALSTED STREET. Residence 113 W. Garfield Boul. CHICAGO J. GRAY LUCAS Suite 611 167 Dearborn St., Cor. Monroe. Chicago. Tel. Cent. 5703. Rec. Tel. Went. 4899. Captain 8th L. N. G. Regimental Quartermaster JAMES S. NELSON LAWYER Residence 3652 WABASH AVE. Tel. 6342 Douglas SUITE 611, 167 DEARBORN STREET Tel. 5765 Central PHONES {Office, Main 1157 Res. Brown 42 STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS LAWYER Room 813, 115 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO Hall's Laundry 2975-77 STATE ST. Phone, Douglas 1235 CHICAGO W.Kempe Harreld TEACHER OF VIOLIN 6626 CHAMPLAIN AVE. CHICAGO HILLMAN'S STATE & WASHINGTON STS. Chicago's Most Modern, Most Complete and Most Convenient Department Store Jacob Feinberg Wholesale and Retail MARKET AND GROCERY TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 565 1st and State Street MARKET AND GROCERY TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 565 81st and State Streets ADLEY & FIELD REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE d Street eodore C. May CE OF THE P ages, Deeds, Notes and Legal Documents knowledged. Room 22, 27 North BRADLEY & FIELDS REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE 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 Barling Street C. H. Smiley, Pres. and Treas. 76 E. TWENTY Two Phones, South 584. Phone M SANDY W. TR INCORPORATED UNDER 2918 STATE S Now is your chance. The Company will open a Depa- State St. Namely Sandy W. Trice complete line of Men and Womens tions. Shares ten dollars. A limi- Company's Sec'y. office. CHICAGO Pres. and Treas. J. Hockley 76 E. TWENTY-SECOND STREET, South 584. C. H. Smiley, Pres. and Treas. J. Hoekley Smiley, See'y. Smiley Caterer 76 E. TWENTY-SECOND STREET, Two Phones, South 584. CHICAGO. Phone Douglas 6581. W. TRICE & COMP CORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF ILLINOIS 2918 STATE STREET, CHICAGO. Is your chance. A joint stock com will open a Department Store in the near- ly Sandy W. Trice & Company. The compa- men and Womens Furnishing Goods Shoes, ten 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 ten 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. 2151 Forest Ave. A. W. Williams, M. D. Sec'y Office 2840 State St. Phone South 1028, Chicago. NOIS BRICK ILLINOIS BRICK CO. WILLIAM C. KUESTER. SUPERINTENDENT. 1994 N. Western Ave., C1 Telephone Lake View 270 N. Western Ave., CH Telephone Lake View 270 Telephone Yards: 718 M. JUNK, Proprietor JOS. P. JUNK, Manager 3700-3710 South Halsted Street and 897 to 929 Thirtyseventh Street CHICAGO FIELDS LOANS NCE CHICAGO Mayer E PEACE Documents Drawn 27 North Clark Street. J. Hoekley Smiley, See'y. Smiley Caterer STREET, CHICAGO. COMPANY OF ILLINOIS. CHICAGO. stock company. In the near future at 2918 The company will carry a goods Shoes, Hats and No- f 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 1625, Chicago. o., Chicago. ow 270. lis: 718 Wholesale and Retail Telephone Yards 693 J. M. Fields RESIDENCE 337 Burling Street