The Broad Ax

Col. "Pony" Moore Failed In His Attempt to Have The Broad Ax Excluded From the United States Mails. Little Ed Wilson, Grace Raymond, Addie or Hattle Caine and the former Boss of the "Red Light District" May Appear before the April Grand Jury. Vol. XI Col. "Pony" M In His Attempt to H Excluded From Mails. Little Ed Wilson, Gra or Hattle Caine a of the "Red Light pear before the Ap It will be recalled that the latter part of September, 1905, an article appeared in the columns of The Broad Ax in reference to Col. "Pony" Moore and the resort he ran on Twenty-first street, and the article in question was nothing in comparison to some of those which had from time to time appeared in the columns of the leading white daily newspapers in this city respecting his well known reputation as a dead game sport, and as to the class of people who generally frequented his resort, nevertheless at no time did he ever manifest the slightest outward displeasure at anything which those papers contained in connection with his past career; but just as soon as the writer attempted to exercise his right in this direction he flew into a rage and declared over and over again "that he would spend one thousand dollars and crush The Broad Ax down and out, and put his editor out of business or in the clock With this object in view, shortly after the 1st of December, 1905, Col. "Pony," in company with some of his lawyers, called on Capt. James E. Stuart, inspector of the Chicago postoffice, and they endeavored to induce that worthy official to put his seal of condemnation on The Broad Ax, and not permit it to be transported through the United States mails, on the ground "that it was obscene or objectionable literature," but it is said that Capt. Stuart informed Col. "Pony" and his brilliant attorneys that none of the United States postal laws had been violated by the editor and publisher of The Broad Ax," and that if he himself, and they strongly labored under the impression that he had been libelled and grossly misrepresented through its columns, and held up to ridicule, scorn and contempt, that he had the right to lock horns with its editor and fight the case out in the State court of Illinois, and it is not the mission or the business of the Federal, government to An Immortal Act To Andrew Carnegie: Sir—Macauley in one of his essays bewails the loss of the vast amount of precious learning now wasting away in the great libraries of Europe. If he knew any one would establish a commission for the purpose of rescuing this learning he would immortalize his name. Every scholar conversant with history knows that many old books now deemed lost, and manuscripts, letters, etc., are hidden away in not only the great public libraries, but may be found in the neglected private collections of old castles. Thousands of facts connected with the discovery of America, the true origin of its name and of the names of hundred of places and districts and of the settlements of the two continents can yet be found. It would require a volume to tell of all that might be discovered and rescued. Moreover, the enterprise could be made to pay immensely in time. HOLT. Oregon, Mo. James A. Quinn, who generally comes out ahead in his political fights in the 21st ward, some way or other happened to get on the outside of the contents of some can goods which bore the name of Harry R. Eagle on the label, and the result was that they put Mr. Quinn out of the running for three or four days. assist private citizens in their fights against newspapers who have not violated the rules and regulations of the postal laws of the land." Col. "Pony" did not believe Capt. Stuart, for he thought he was talking through his hat; and in the meantime, with the assistance of our good friend, William A. Moran, he bought up all the copies of The Broad Ax of Sept. 30th that he could find, and sent them all to the general postoffice officials at Washington, D. C., and to the United States District Attorney in this city and to the Federal Judges, but each and every one of these representatives of Uncle Sam requested Col. "Pony" to tell his troubles to a policeman or to some Judge in the State court of Illinois. So after all of his fuss and fury or madness and puffing and blowing as to what he could and would do, and as to the amount of money he would expend for the sole purpose of crushing out The Broad Ax, for no reason whatever, except that it had the courage to pull the curtain aside and let the world gaze upon him in his true light. All his efforts fell flat in that direction, and it has been intimated "that Col. 'Pony' is just beginning to fully realize the fact that it is a mighty bad thing to get tangled up with a little 'Nigger' newspaper." It may not be true, but it is reported that Col. "Pony" and little Ed Wilson, the sham reformer, who seems to be perfectly willing to do anything that is low and debasing in order to earn a little blood money from gamblers and their followers, and Grace Raymond and Addle or Hattie Caine will all appear before the present April grand jury, and pour their tales of woe into the ears of its members, and implore each and every one of them, including the Assistant States Attorney, to assist them to have The Broad Ax excluded from the United States malls. Dr. M. A. Majors, of Chicago, has published in pamphlet form the very able and eloquent address delivered a few weeks ago before the Frederick Douglass Center of the Illinois metropolis by Attorney Adelbert H. Roberts on "Booker T. Washington and his work."—The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. It is amusing to note how the newspapers whose editors have their names on Booker T. Washington's pay roll continue to puff and blow, respecting All Hash Roberts and the great speech he was supposed to deliver before St. Mark Literary Society some time ago in defense of the great wizard of Tuskegee (who is the greatest beggar for himself in the world) and his work, but as a matter of fact Mr. Roberts has never conducted a law case in any court in the city of Chicago or the State of Illinois in his life and at the present time and for some time past he has been weighing coal or performing some other political labor at Springfield, Ill. Notwithstanding this fact Booker T. Washington's shouters and retainers will persist in dubbing Hon. Adelbert H. Roberts one of the eminent lawyers of Chicago. Mrs. Henrietta P. Lee, 3159 State street, announces the engagement of her daughter, Genevieve Clorine, to Mr. Edward D. Wimp, marriage to take place the latter part of June. HEW TO THE LINE. CHICAGO, APRIL 28, 1906 [Name] REV. W. SAMPSON BROOKS, The Popular and Progressive Pastor of St. Stephens' Church, Austin Avenue and Robey Street, Who is a Great Credit to His Lofty Calling and the Afro-American Race. The Earthquake at San Francisco Was One of the Greatest Calamities in the History of the World. More than one week has elapsed since the appalling calamity fell upon San Francisco and the Pacific coast, and the loss of life and the destruction of property by the earthquake was so vast in extent that there is no means of ascertaining the number of people who lost their lives in it, for it has exceeded the greatest earthquakes which have so far occurred in the history of the world. The loss of life will undoubtedly exceed ten or twelve thousand in San Francisco, and in the towns which were directly in the path of the earthquake, and many million dollars worth of property was swept away in the twinkling of an eye. The following churches were destroyed in San Francisco alone, which shows the enormous proportions of the earthquake: Baptist—Chinese Baptist church and Mission, First Free Baptist church, First Swedish Baptist, Third Baptist. Christian—First Christian church. Congregational—California Chinese mission of the American Missionary society, First Congregational, Fourth Congregational Swedish mission, Third Congregational. Episcopal—Cathedral Mission of the Good Samaritan, Church of St. John the Evangelist, Church of the Advent, Grace, St. Luke's. Evangelist—Emanuel Church of the Evangelical Association. Hebrew—Ansiche Sfard Congregation Chebrathilm, Congregation Emanuel, Congregation Keneseth Israel, Congregation Nevahzedek. First United Presbyterian, Mispah Presbyterian, Presbyterian Chinese church and mission, Weish Presbyterian. Roman Catholic—Notre Dame Des Victores, St. Bolinaco, St. Brendan's, St. Francis, St. Ignatius, St. Joseph, St. Mary's Paulis, St. Patrick's, St. Rose, SS. Pietros Pawlo, Our Lady of Guadaloupe. Roman Catholic missions—Holy Name convent, Notre Dame convent, Presentation convent, Sacred Heart convent, Sacred Heart Presentation convent, St. Mary's hospital, St. Vincent's convent, Routh's directory. Miscellaneous—Believers Gathered to the Name of the Lord Jesus, commonly called Brethren; California mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Salts (mormon), four Churches of Christ, Scientists; Friends' Meeting, God's Christian church, the Mariner church, People's Place church, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ, Church of Latter Day Salts; Salvation army headquarters, Working Men's Metropole, the new Metropole, Salvation Army Industrial department, Silent Workers, Volunteers of America headquarters and one post. It is therefore the duty of all people everywhere to generously contribute some of their means, be it ever so little, to aid the survivors of the terrible calamity which visited San Francisco and the Pacific coast. Grand Concert at Olivet Baptist Church Monday Night, April 30. The Batson-Miller Star concert at Olivet Baptist church, Twenty-seventh and Dearborn streets, Monday night, April 30th, promises to be the greatest event of the season. Flora Batson and Miller, the greatest of all Negro singers, will positively appear at the above named church under the auspices of Queen Esther Circle. The reputation of Batson and Miller is known as well in Europe as in America. Anyone failing to witness this performance, will miss a rare treat. General admission 25 cents; reserved seats 35 cents. Come one, come all. This concert will be held in the main auditorium room. Mrs. Anna Taylor, President; J. M. Higginbothan, Manager; E. J. Fisher, D.D., LL.D., Pastor. Capt. William F. Knoch and Quartermaster of the First Infantry Illinois National Guards, the popular and efficient chief clerk of the grand jury, would make an ideal candidate for clerk of the New Municipal Court, and he would be elected with both hands down. "I Am A Member of the Human Race William Lloyd Garrison at Tuskegee Dr. Abercrombie Denounces Negro Suffrage-Garrison Immediately Attacks Him-A Dramatic Scene. The only man who received an ovation at the Tuskegee silver jubilee was Wm. Lloyd Garrison. He was present, but sitting in the audience. Whether he sat there from choice or because the propriety of inviting such a noble man to the platform had not penetrated the brain of the great Booker T. Washington we do not know, but the New Orleans Daily Picayune of April 6th describes his appearance before the audience, from the floor, as being met with thunderous and continued applause and unbounded enthusiasm. The vast throng of Negro auditors had suffered and listened impatiently throughout the namby-pamby talk of Secretary Taft; they had yawned under the dry flatitudes of President Eilot and Seth Low, but the mere name of Garrison set the smoldering fires of their nature into a blaze. According to the Picayune, it happened this way. John W. Abercrombie, president of the University of Alabama, in his speech said: "The southern whites and the Negroes were not the only people who blundered in the beginning of freedom. The greatest of all mistakes made in that exciting period was committed by those who administered the affairs of the national government. The sudden enfranchisement of a race comprising over three millions of people, and without even a day of special preparation for citizenship, was the colossal mistake of the times. It produced a condition as unfair to the ex-slave as it was cruel to the former master. It made possible the rule and ruin of the carpet-bagger. It drove a dagger to the heart of the white south, and has retarded for all time the clvlc growth and the educational development of the Negro race. It complicated, if indeed it did not create, the race problem. The disastrous effects of that stupendous error will long be visible and burdensome. For forty years already these effects have obscured the visions of men" Directly in front of Dr. Abercrombie sat William Lloyd Garrison, a son of William Lloyd Garrison, who did more than any other individual to bring about the conditions which Dr. Abercrombie denounced. Immediately after Dr. Abercrombie's speech, Booker T. Washington introduced Mr. Garrison, who arose in the audience. At once the vast throng of Negroes in the chapel went wild in its applause. Handkerchiefs, banners, hats and streamers were waved, and cheer after cheer went up for the timid-looking, bald-headed, white-bearded easterner, whose presence carried the minds of the spectators back to slavery times. For five minutes Mr. Garrison alternately stood and bowed on sat, while the applause went on, and then he was compelled to make a brief speech, which was a mild yet positive answer to the view presented by Dr. Abercrombie. Mr. Garrison referred to the time when he was a boy in Boston and saw fugitive slaves coming to his father's house to receive advice and assistance in their efforts to reach the Canadian border, and told of the stripes they bore on their backs, and the other evidences of maltreatment they exhibited. No. 27 member of Human Race errison at Tuskegee— e Denounces Negro on Immediately At- amatic Scene. "When I see this vast crowd of well-dressed, well-fed, well-clothed Negroes, I only wish my father were living to witness this scene. I am compelled to take issue with President Abercrombie. The best way to teach a Negro to vote is to put a ballot in his hand. Democracy knows no color. Nor do I recognize any Negro race nor white race. I am a member of the human race." Later President Northrop of the University of Minnesota referred to Mr. Garrison as the "sole representative of the human race at the celebration." "No pent-up Utica is ours." No lashing, lynching, intimidation or promise of the thrift that follows fawning will make the real southern Negro yield, by consent, one single iota of his born street. The Court will assemble observed at the Tuskegee gathering. The millionaires, statesmen and philosophers that Booker Washington had brought there, were coldly received by the Negro audience, but when Wm. Lloyd Garrison, whose name has become a synonym of freedom, appeared upon the floor, the heart of the Negro burst and, there you could see burning upon its altars the irrepressible spirit of the liberty-loving man. This outburst at Tuskegee means that while you may fetter the limb you can not fetter the soul of the Negro, simply because he is a full-fledged man. It may be a warning to Mr. Washington not to go too far, nor to ask concessions too humiliating of the Negro Remember Dr. Gordon's case at Howard university, and the affair at Tel adega college. A school needs pupils as well as money to be kept in operation.—The Advance, St. Louis, Mo. The Advance, St. Louis, Mo. The newspapers devoted to boosting Booker T. Washington and his silver jubilee, which was held at Tuskegee recently. Their columns are full of the utterances of Secretary William H. Taft, Robert C. Ogden, Charles W. Ellot, Dr. Lyman Abbott, Andrew Carnegie and John W. Abercrombie and others who are bitterly and absolutely opposed to the Negro becoming a part and parcel of the civil and political life of this Republic, and so far none of them, nor Bishop Grant, Dr. M. C. B. Mason J. C. Napier, have had a word to say against the speakers assailing the constitutional rights of the Negro. These distinguished Afro-Americans, including many others, occupied prominent seats on the platform and listened to Secretary Taft declare that "a great mistake has been made by endeavoring to confer upon the Negro the higher academic and literary education which is not well adapted to secure the proper foundation for the upbuilding of the Negro race, and that the Negro must be content to till the soil and to remain the hewer of wood and the drawer of water." As stated they were perfectly silent, and not one of them had the courage nor the manhood, including Booker T. Washington, to dispute any of the absurd propositions which were advanced by them, nor to raise their voices in behalf of the civil or the political rights of the Negro, and like the great wizard of Tuskegee, they were seemingly eager to ignore all the vital questions effecting the future destiny of ten million people in order to come into the possession of a little coin which might jingle from the pockets of the heaven-born millionaires who attended the silver jubilee. a . sa ene ae oe LL a a em ee ee Pee Rr a ee ae Pee eee oy ea = ’ es cr = eae Paes ee : ae HE BROAD Be Se ew rte er eee ore Doctor George C, Hall returned THE WIDOW SPOILED IT. (poling tt ae ao | DF ‘swift and courageous attion will be | concerts, have been reengaged for an- ‘Tuesday morning from an ex- <a Green a. Whe] See he eee © entionen” ould Bo? PUBLISHED WEEKIT. Sunished'to the fintt of the law. The | other week, and will offer several new | tensive pleasure and professional trip NS et eae “One moment,” sald a thin your, Renae PESAEONSCEEA hotheaded ‘and irresponsible element 'specialtios and songs. Other clever | through the South. . ee nae. in the. back part of the room. +1 Po Sette SRE Race of our society needs a salutary lesson, | Performers to be seen on the same eee would like to ask If the gentieman eS "aie sr say oon Sot oo ‘and now 1s a most appropriate time | bill are Swan and Westbrook, novelty Mr. Frank Gillespie, 3030 Deatborn| among the Fariea oo Ee reat Sssss Saas Sacoeant | for It to be administered."—Chicago | entertainers; Malcolm and Cl ty} etreet, who has been spending the| yarshall Field was s pension list of eS cae eo easices a | Chronicle, Monday, April 234. Huropetn comedy duoy de ShieldsenatTwimer in Hot Springs, Ark, returned | persons to whom & stated sum wat] o7 ae women could es ae ares Rev. Straton deserves to be highly |Mehring, singers and dancers; Brows,|"° ‘he “i Thursday. sent regularly each erorg "Kindly let us know.” sald thi. s & idiveeaieea commended for his noble and manly |42¢ Wilmot, marvelous instrumental {..Mr. Thomas these he was generous, man,|seker for information, “1 eae © wiigealyen scsmascl we parr. ssrention. | expressions in oa orderly ad- | sts, and a number of others. a H, Williams, of Jersey | inked being imposed upon. | O88 Ushman wore black or white t _ | —_eaeertpione mest be pa fn adres, ministration of justice. So: city, ts the only Colored boy who is a| who had in some way impremed MZ) ‘The lecturer gasped. . | = Rise - - | tre th Siar “sina i ‘member of the old and well known| Field with his — bad (Mere “another thing,” sald a third ques # = Same =; Gen me a | @ saa Secial} Plerian Society of that city. Sram 30 days for $26, relates tioner, “did the gentleman affect any Seer ae Ottcet Wiptict Charsh Omitay 520 Saabie Will Dresch ct 10:65 9]. Is D. Reston and ber dogh| Ue rad gone far from Mr. Field's — ae | a THE BROAD Ax Afternoon, April 29th, m. Subject, “Some Reason Why. ter, Miss Katherine; of Cincinnat!, O..| memory, but remained on > ‘Then a fourth man suet E BArmoarawane,Chiegs | Court Gen. Robert Biliott, 7895,| Tere Should be » Judgment.” are the guests of Mrs, Gertrade Han-| His peasion made hiv cate nen he| , “Were bis patent leathers tarot as. | Ancient Order of Foresters, will cele- Sunday night therewill be given am}eock Carter, $424 Dearborn street. gible party” in the peas ded to the buttoned?” he shouted. « fe a === rate their fifteenth anniversary by | Uustrated sermon, subject, “Pilgrim a ee aan lite sees eee aes meee: male DF —Matered xt the Post Office at Chicagn Daving a parade Sunday, April 20th, |Frosess.” | Twenty-two views sbow.{c Mr m4 Mra, Stmon Wilson, of Diandeneroaperous widow, and MAE — E Th as Second-class Matter. | followed by a sermon at Olivet Bap. |'6 the life and progress of the Chrisy atvitle, Tenn, are spending 2 few req ber. : aie mee a si tich church, Twenty-seventh and Dear.|@2- The closing of the service will @ays in the city, the guest of Mr.| “Now, Henry,” she said to him 2€3t) joweq, @ crush hat?” he pe} toa Raherteon. 6724 Aberdeen strect.|day, “we'll just be having your P&¥/ «<anq spats” screeched the sixth REV. JOHN ROACH STRATON ‘SPEAKS OF MOBS AND LYNCHINGS. “Recent Lawiessness Held a Degrada ‘tion and Disgrace to Nation. nc ne ere Re ees and Springfield, Mo. were made the theme for a sermon by Rev. John Reach Straton last Sunday morning at the Second Baptist church. He en- titled his subject “The Reign of Law- lessness.” Next Sunday a second ser- mon will be preached on “The Rea- sons and the Remedies for Lawleas- ness.” Pastor Straton took as his text the sixteenth verse of the thira chapter of Ecclesiastes: “I saw un- der the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there.” In tracing the origin of law it was shown how it moved up through de- sire for vengeance until the beautiful idea of justice was reached. The speaker said that American law was the most just and glorious that the earth had seen, and yet, strange to say, violations of law were becoming more fiagrant and more universal in our country than in, perhaps, any land under the sun. Population is in- creasing rapidly, but crime is increas- ing still more rapidly. The official records show that there have been the appalling number of 132,000 mur ders and homicides in the United States in the last twenty years. More Americans have died by each other's hands in these twenty years than the number of Russians and Japanese ‘Killed in the campaign of Mookden. ‘The annual crop of murders increased from 1,800 in 1885 to 8,400 in 1904. Crimes in high places were referred to. Characteristic Lawlessness. “But,” said the speaker, “perhaps our most characteristic form of law- Jessness is labor riots and [ynching. Lynching is a distinctively American institution. In all the years of Eng: lish history there never has been a lynching, while our brethren of Can- ada, just atross the line from us, are free from this disgraceful custom, which is becoming more and more 2 menace to the highest and most sa. ered things for which our country stands. If the present deplorable ten- dencies be not checked the custom of burning particularly obnoxious crim- inals promises to become as popular & spectacle in the United States as ‘the blody bull fights of Spain Al- ready, as at Newman, Ga, and Corsi. cana, Tex. special trains have been run to these burning bees, while the scene of the burning of the Negro at ‘Derte Haute, Ind, an event stiil fresh im Oar “minds, was actually photo Sraphed, the picture selling at fancy prices, We are told in the descriptio: ‘of the photographs that ‘between the two groups of the mob can be sect fe eee ee Degradation of Citizens. “The fiendish passion which fired the hearts of the mobs at Springfield ‘Q., and Springfield, Mo., show to what of degradation many of our cit dzens ave fallen. In the long and Bloody annals of savagery there has t-been a more diabolical flustra Hon ‘of the tree play of blood lust and the | elementary passions. = fit is indeed a sad state of affairs phen Citizens of our free,country are uted ané driven out like rats from their holes and then burned at atake, while their fellow citizens lance around the human bonfire in endish giec. Law is beneficence dl sted by reason; mob action me om impulse. Law is the udiaaid of justice; the mob, is the sh gratification of personal ven mee. Law is the security of civill on; mob action is treason and 2 fof barbariam, For crime under pe state Se respe tor crime er. mob rule nothing under heaven eoale, Governor Polk wa tt sry anh wield wasra murderer, and {t been already apprehended by his swift and courageous action will be punished-to the limit of the law. The hot-headed and irresponsible element of our society needs a salutary lesson, and now 1s a most appropriate time for it to’ be administered."—Chicago Chronicle, Monday, April 234. Rev. Gtraton deserves to be highly = expressions in favor of the orderly ad- ministration of justice. ‘ at Olivet Baptist Church Sunday Afternoon, April 29th, Court Gen. Robert Biliott, 7895, Ancient Order of Foresters, will cele- brate their fifteenth anniversary by having a parade Sunday, April 29th, followed by a sermon at Olivet Bap- tish chureh, Twenty-seventh and Dear- orn street. The Court will ‘assembie at the Odd Fellows’ new hall, 3335 and 3337 State street, at 2p. m. Line of march south on State street to Thirty-eighth street, west on Thirty- eighth street to Dearborh street, north on Dearborn street to Twenty-seventh street, then to assemble in Olivet Bap. tist church, where a program will be rendered consisting of music by the choir, solo by Forester N, Clark Smith. Remarks pertaining to Forestry by the following speakers: M. M. Roan, Deputy High Chief Ranger; A. G. F. Sims, Chief Ranger; Mrs. Rosa Jones, Chief Companion of the Companions of the Forest; sermon, Dr. E, J. Fish- er, DD. LL.D, The Foresters will then resume thejr line of March in Dearborn street north to Twenty-sixth street, east in Twenty-sixth street to ‘Wabash avenue, south in Wabash avenus to Thirty-fourth street, west in Thirtyfourth street to the Stat street hall. Jeseph ©. Lane the Practical Watch. maker, Will Remove to New and Enlarged Quarters. The first of the coming week Jos- ph ©. Lane, the practical and up-to- Gate watchmaker, who has been suc cessfully established in business since 1876 at 369 S_ Clark street, will re- move to new and enlarged quarters, 264 E. Thirty-first street near Michi- gan avenue, _ His new jewelry store will be mod- ern and up to date in every respect. Tt will be fitted up with first-class show cases and other fixtures, and he will carry a first class line of watches and other jewelry. As an expert watchmaker and repairer of fine jew: etry of every description, tneleding clocks, Mr. Lane cannot be excelled, and he will be more than gratified to meet his old friends and patrons at ‘his new place of business 264 E. 31st street, near Michigan avenue, ; Bethel Literary and Historical Society | ‘Will present a special program Sun. day afternoon, April 29th, for the ben. ae gram is as follows: Special music by Prof, Gates’ select orchestra. pending by Mrs. Jackson. | Address by Attorney Hale G. Par eer, = ‘Voeal solo by Mrs, Fannie Yelzer. ‘The Club Quartette will render 5 special selection for this occasion Breryboty welcome. 4 p.m. Geo 7. Kersey, President; M. L. Bensen Vice-President; C. A. Grifin, Assist ot Secretary. _ BASIS eremaTionns THEATRE, CHI ‘AGO. W. 8. Cleveland's Big Show. ‘The feature in theatrical circles ast woek was the announcement of a radical change In prices at the In- ternat-onal Theatre, which since W. S. Cleveland returned ss manager, has gaiued the reputation of being the highest class vaudeville theatre in Chieago. The reduction went into ef- fect last Monday when the regular spring and summer season was inau- guarted at this popular theatre. The management has announced that here- after at all weekday matinees re- served seats will be sold throughout the entire house at one price, 10 cents, while for the Sunday, holiday and evening performances the prices will range from 10’cents to 30 cents, The seme high standard will be main- tained in the acts presented in W. 8. Cleveland's original greater vaude- ville, This is really a declaration of war on the vaudeville trust. Another star bill has been prepared for thie Dacre, a singer of world-wide reputa- tion, will:come ‘fresh from an entire winter’s engagement in London, and will bring with her the latest English song. snecesses. “Cdl” Billy Link, the minstrel, accompanied by Willette Chartres, will be seen in a highly. amusing sketch in which are intro- duced “The Colonel's” famous “hobo- can soldiers.” Evans Lioyd and Caro- fyn Church will present their latest sketch entitled “The Man’ Across the Way.” ‘The furiously funny Elinore Sisters, who have set all Chicago laughing with their original comedy concerts, have been reengaged for an other week, and will offer several new specialties and songs. Other clever performers to be seen on the same Dill are Swan and Westbrook, novelty entertainers; Malcolm and Chevett, European comedy duo; de Shields and Mehring, singers and dancers; Brown. ‘and Wilmot, marvelous instrumental ists, and a number of others, ‘The Institutional Church and Social Settlement, 3825 Dearborn Street. _ The pastor will preach at 10:45 a m. Subject, “Some Reason Why ‘Thére Should be a Judgment.” Sunday night therewill be given an Mustrated sermon, subject, “Pilgrim's Progress,” Twenty-two views show- ing the life and progress of the Chris. tian. The closing of the service will be twelve views illustrating the song “Holy City.” ‘Qnested Anieumaenend From on and after this date all an- Rouncements of entertainments, ete, for which an admission ts charged will be considered advertising, and ‘will be charged for at the rate of 12 cents a line, seven words to a line. ‘The money must accompany the mat. ter and reach the editor no later than Thursday morning of the week in tended for publication. This rule wil ‘also apply to all personal items and fetter for wich no charges il made. In other words, all news mat- ter must reach us either on Wednes. @ay evening or early Thursday morn- ing in order to find its way into the columns of this paper the same week it is written, : Write plainly on one side of the paper only, and address all ‘commun. cations to The Broad Ax, 5040 Armour avenue. Removal Notice, ‘On and after May ist B. W. Fitts will remove the “Crystal Printing House” from 2803 State street to 3315 State street where he will be pleased to meet.his old customers. ——— @eesish Metien All readers of The Broad Ax who for any cause whatever fail to receve thelr paper regularly each Saturday are requested to drop a postal card to the editor, 5040 Armour avenue, notifying him of that fact, —--—_. Personal Mention. ‘ _ Owing to the rush of business Jus: tice Keeney has. continued the Gress: ‘Smith and Dr. A.B, McKissack -cése to Monday afternoon, April 0th, at Se ears. ° CHIiPps Louisville, Ky, has thirty-five Ne- gro doctors. Mr. Will Clark spent Saturday and Gunday in Waukesha, Wis, visiting friends. : | Mrs. Mary A. Williams and broth- ‘ers will reside at 6618 Vernon avenue after April 30th, Mr. Geo, Lee, 2622 Wabash avenue, left the elty Monday to spend a month in St, Paul, Minn. ‘Miss M. Aberns, superintendent of Provident Hospital, is spending a week in Quiney, Ill Cole and Johnson, the song writers, left New York on Monday to spend ten weeks in Europe, ‘Mr, Wm. Simmons, 3208 State street, left the city Wednesday to spend a week in Memphis, Tenn. Mrs, Eva Roman has removed from 4007 Dearborn street into an elegant fiat at 2420 Prairie avenue, ‘ Sunday parades of societies should be orderly and without unnecessary obstruction to the street cars. Mr. Richard Kelley and family have moved from 6609" Vincennes avenue to 6345 Rhodes avenue. Mr. Chas. Washington, 6324 Cham. plain avenue, who has been on the ‘Sick lst, has reported for duty again, Mr, ‘Thos, Daley, 1515 State street, ‘who has been on the sick lst for the last month, is again able to resume his duties. ° | “Mr. W. Harper, the artist, gave chalk talk tothe nurses’ of Provident Hospital Wednesday evening at the Freer home. ‘Mr. Henry Cole, who has been trav. sling for the past four months with Madam Mojeska, will return to Chi cago May 1st. Z _ Mr. and Mrs. James Furber ,of To. peks, Kan, are visiting in the city, the guests of Mrs. J. S. Monroe, 3847 ee ee ee ee through the South. : Mr. Frank Gillespie, 3030 Deatborn street, who has been spending the im Hot Springs, Ark., returned fto the city Thursday. |< Mr, Thomas H_ Williams, of Jersey ‘City, is the only Colored boy who is a Fmember of the old and well known |Plerian Society of that city. Mrs, L. D. Easton and her daugh- Mer, Miss Katherine; of Cincinnatl, 0.. ‘are the guests of Mrs, Gertrude Han- jeock Carter, $424 Dearborn street. . Mr. and Mrs, Stmon Wilson, of ville, Tenn., are spending a few @ays in the city, the guest of Mr. Fred Robertson, 6724 Aberdeen street. Mr. and Mrs, Childs have moved in thelr residence, 6618 Vernon aven- ue, where it is sald the finest flats cwned and ocupled by Negroes are lecated. Mr. Jack Freldricks of St, Louls, but formerly of Chicago, is spending two weeks here renewing old acquaint: anceship, stopping at 341 W. Thirty- fifth street. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mallory, who fare touring the country in vaudeville, will spend the coming week in Chi- , the guest of Mrs, Lett, 3213 ‘Wabash avenue. Mr, and Mrs, Philip Green 343 W. Forty-seventh street, enjoyed a few days’ visit of thelr brother, who, with Mr. Wm. Morcell, of Baltimore, Md., is en route West on a pleasure trip. Mrs. Geneva Smith, 4764 Dearborn street, will on May Ist move into her own new home, 5363 Dearborn street, and her sister, Mrs. Dave Jenkins, ‘will continue to occupy their present home, F. L. Barnett, Assistant State's At- torney, has a strong following and by the leading Republican iticlans for the nomination as one of the Judges of the new municipal court, Rev. T. A. Clark, superintendent of ‘Trinity Mission and Social Settlement 155 E. Eighteenth street, much ito the delight of its friends and well is meeting with success in work. In honor of the fifth birthday of ar Wn danabone, Mery Bs. ona Mrs. Gee, 421 W. Pifty-eighth street, entertained about twenty little boys ‘and girls Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. Mrs. L. B. Barnett is arranging to have Monday, May 7th, a benefit per- formance at the Pekin Theatre to aid the Frederick Douglass Center. Over a hundred of Chicago's best families Mhave subscribed thelr names to be seeeeents Soclety folk are to have two out. ings early next month for charity. May 34 they will dance at the Armory and May 7th they will witness a spe- ‘cial performance at the Pekin. The ‘Old Folks’ Home and Douglass Cen. tre, respectively, are the beneficiaries. 8. A. T. Watkins, Assistant Prose euting Attorney, has for the past two weeks suffered with a defect or sensi tiveness of the eyes to such an extent that he has been unable to perform his labors for the city, but at this ‘writing they are improving, and he is gradually regaining his sight again. R. M. Harvey, 164 E. Twenty-ninth ‘street, chairman of the program com. mittee of the Standard Literary Soci ety which meets in Olivet Baptist Chureh, is one of the most popular young men and tonsorial artists in the elty, and he holds down the front chair in the well appointed barber Shop at 139 W. Forty. seventh street. The Colored men of Hartford, Conn, who have been faithful Republicans all their lives, struck last month be. cause of being ignored, and ran a Col: Ored man as an independent candidate for mayor. He received only a hun- dred votes, owing to the timidity of jeome of the Colored men, but nearly The tite Gree Goon etn. 5 HELP! HELP! Sen The citizens of Chicago are urged ‘to make immediate cash contributions for the sufferers in San Francisco and other stricken towns. Z Contributions may be depos- ited at the State Street Stores, the Deespaper Offices, or sent to Vid R. Fo: First National Bank, Tscastoer of the Chicago Commercial __ Association. —«c«*" THE WIDOW SPOILED IT. Pensioner of Marshall Field Whe Was Persuaded to Ask for a Raise ‘Among the charities of ie Marshall Field was a pension list of persons to whom a stated sum was sent regularly each month. With these he was generous, but he dis Mked being imposed upon. One mad, who had in some way impremed Mr. Field with his deserts, bad a check each 30 days for $25, relates Youth's ‘Companion. ‘He had gone far from Mr. Field's memory, but remained on the list. His pension made him quite “an éll- ‘gible party” in the circle in which he fived, and at last he yielded to the blandishments of his landlady, an elderly, prosperous widow, and mar ried her. “Now, Henry,” she said to him next day, “we'll just be having your pay raised. You can't keep two as easily ‘as you can one. Mr. Field is @ rich man, and he will understand ‘that. You go down and tell kim you need $50 & month now.” ‘Away went Henry, and after much argument and persuasion obtained ac cess to the inner office of the great merchant, where he stated his case. Mr. Field became Interested at once. “A widow, eh?” he inquired, smil- ing. “pid she ask you—or you her?” “Well, sir,” stammered Henry, “I guess she did lead up to it.” “How old is she?” “about 40, str.” “Did she support herself?” “Yes, sir. She has a big boarding house. I boarded with her. I do yet, fn tact.” “qb, yes." said Mr. Field. “So you want a raise, do you? Let me see— how much was your pension? Twen- ty-five dollars? Well, you won't have to pay any board now, so suppose we make it $12.50? That will keep you fn spending money.” TURKS’ CRUELTY TO HORSES Prefecture of the Ottoman Capital ‘Will Take Steps to Re- strain It. A laudable decision has been arrived at by the prefecture of the Ottoman capital, with the view of protecting horses from misuse and ill-treatment, says the Constantinople correspondent of the London Lancet. The Turks are, on the whole, very kind to animals, and shield them from injury by every possible means. At almost every Turk ish house in Stamboul there is to be found a small receptacle where water is poured in every day for the use of the innumerable street dogs. A Mus- suman, building his dwelling place, rarely forgets to attach some contriv- ance for sheltering birds, pigeons, spar- rows, etc. I am assured that a cabman who overruns a dog, heedlessly enjoying its dolce far niente in the middle of the street, has to pay a fine of several piastres, while the sultan is believed to spend a large sum on the feeding of the numerous canine scavengers around his kiosks and palaces. There are, however, a good many employers of horse labor who use their animals In a cruel or thoughtless manner. To prevent this the employment of senile, debilitated or diseased horses has been forbidden. Municipal agents will have difficulty in Constantinople in insuring that the measure {s strict- ly adhered to—that the load never ex- ceeds the amount proportionate the horse’s strength, and so on—but, any- how, the spirit which has influenced the mew enactment is laudable. WANTED MINOR DETAILS. The Audience Was Sympathetic and Interrogated the Able Lecturer. The lecturer was talking on the “In- fluence of Surroundings.” “There was an Englishman,” he said, “who went to Australia and sought his fortune in the bush. He was quite alone and yet every night ‘peforé he ate his frugal meal he py fon evening clothes 80 that he wou) remember he was a gentleman.” “One moment,” said a thin your, fm the back part of the room +; would Uke to ask if the gentleman wore a dinner coat with conventiona, swallowtails?” Before the startled lecturer couig reply another questioner faced him. “Kindly let us know,” said this new seeker for information. “if the Eng Ushman wore a black or white tie" ‘The lecturer gasped. “another thing,” said a third ques. tioner, “did the gentleman affect any jewelry, and {f 80, were bis shirt study pearls or roman gold?” ‘Then @ fourth man ayose. “Were his patent leathers lace or buttoned?” he shouted. ‘The fourth man was thrust asi py the fifth. “Were bis cuffs round-cornered, ang did he wear a crush hat?” he je lowed. “and spats” screeched the sixth man. | And in the confusion which followey this last query the lecturer took his hat and fled. Frenchman’s Queer Stee It ts reported from Paris that un in- genious inhabitant of Monthucon, in France, has tamed a wild boar. which he cwg t young im the fores, ang now drives it in a small gig oF “boar chaise,” with intens> gratification ang enjoyment. The enimal between siintis fs said to appear more ecceatric than stylish. A Difference. ‘What constitutes a rood dog In a show is vastly different from thst which makes @ good dog in the house. ‘Wrong Implement. “One of de dificulties "bou de pres- ‘ent time,” said Uncle Eben, “is dat too many men wants to be carryin’ canes, when dey ought to be totin’ whitewash Drushes.”—Washington Star. ‘Trolley in Japan. It costs 13 conts to go by trolley cars from Tokto to Yokohama, the port of the Japanese capital. Cars start every five minutes from five fn the morning to 11 at night. Base Inuendo. Most of the women who attended the ressmakers’ convention went “with | pads and pencils.” But why pencts? —Kansas City Star. Sadly Unmusical. It has been said that the drum was the first musical instrument in use, but how anyone discovered that it is a mu- sical instrument is still a mystery. Small Pay. Beigtum gives the members of her lower house of parliament $800 a year and free railway tickets. Small Armies. South American republics can among themselves muster about 90,000 drilled soldiers. Power for Food. Anyone can be a power for evil—it takes character to bea power for good. ‘Blind Stadent. One of the most interesting figures im Harvard university is Edward Ray, & Dliind student who hails from small country town in North Carolina He has mastered the most difficult courses in higher mathematics, in se ology, won a degree from the Univer- sity of North Carolina, and is 20¥ working for the degree of M. A. at Harvard. Here he is taking some of the hardest courses in the curriculum, Gothic and Anglo-Saxon. ‘Too Often Sucoseds. ‘The more desperate, abandonei and ‘notorious the criminal the harder bis lawyer always works to turn him loose on society again.—Chicago Trit- mae PROPOSALS IN REGARD TO ML AGARA FALLS. FRAMING NEW LEGISLATION Interesting Theory of a Former U. S. Consul—Root of All Languages in Samoan Tongue—Denatured Alcohol. ASHINGTON. — A striking proposal has been made to the river and harbor committee of the house, which is engaged just now in framing legislation to preserve the beauty of Niagara Falls. One of the power ASHINGTON. — A striking proposal has been made to the river and harbor committee of the house, which is engaged just now in framing legislation to preserve the beauty of Niagara Falls. One of the power companies, which has a charter to use water from the Niagara river, and which would be cut off from the enjoyment of this charter by the enactment of Chairman Hurton's bill, has offered, in ease it is permitted to use a portion of the water conceded to its charter, to perform an engineering feat which, instead of diminishing the glory of the falls, will greatly enhance its spectacular beauty. This company, known as the Niagara County Irrigation & Water Supply company, plans, at its own expense, to excavate the bed of Niagara river above the falls so that nearly 50 per cent. more water will flow over the American falls every second than now flows over the same spot and that, too, after all the water needed has been diverted for mechanical purposes. At present, according to the engineers, the average fall of water over the American falls is 27,900 cubic feet of water a second. After the proposed excavation the fall will be 40,000 cubic feet. According to the same engineers, who have been living near the falls for 20 years, the present use of power has not affected the spectacular appearance of the falls so that it could be visible to the eye and they declare that if all companies now under charter should be permitted to use water to the limit of their charters the difference in the spectacular appearance of the cateract would still be unappreciable—not nearly as great a change as is wrought by an ordinary wind on Lake Erie from the southwest or northeast which varies the depth of water on the crest of the falls frequently as much as three feet. For Utilitarian Purposes. OME interesting comparisons have been laid before the river and harbor committee. One of the companies, for instance, proposes that it be permitted to use 17,900 cubic feet of water a second. This, it S MILITARY MILITARY is figured, at a fall of 295 feet would produce 450,000 horse power. The use of this amount of horse power means new employment for 228,000 men, representing a population of 1,140,000. Based upon the census population of 1900 it would yield gross annual products to the amount of $514,000,000. The value of all the farm property in the state of New York in 1900 was $1,069,000,000, the income from which at 20 per cent. would be $213,000,000, which is only about 40 per cent of $514,000,000. It is also estimated that the use of power to this extent will save 3,000-400 tons of coal a year, representing an annual disbursement of $7,500,000. If this could be accomplished by the use of 17,900 cubic feet of water per second, it is easily figured how much could be accomplished by the use of the entire force of the falls, which is 222,000 cubic feet per second. Of course, that will never be realized; because it is plain that the people will not permit the entire force of the falls to be devoted to utilitarian purposes; but something of what it signifies may be judged from the words of Daniel Webster who said at Rochester in 1844: "If the Thames had a fall of 250 feet within the limits of London, London would not be a town, but would be the whole world." Philological Research HE Carnegie institute is going to make it possible to discover the root of all languages if money c a n accomplish that result. Representations have been made to if that have commanded at once HE Carnegie institute is going to make it possible to discover the root of all languages if money can accomplish that result. Representations have been made to it that have commanded at once $15,000 for the presecution of a research into this interesting subject. At the instance of the Washington Philological society the Carnegie institute has authorized William Churchill, of New York, formerly United States consul in Samoa, to complete a most interesting investigation which he has been presecuting and which he believes will unquestionably prove that the root of all language is in the Samoan tongue. The Washington Philological society is of recent origin and owes its being to the interest excited by Mr. Churchill's most interesting researches. Not long ago Mr. Churchill wrote to a former classmate in the class of '82 at Yale, Mr. James Rice, a letter in which he seemed to prove most clearly that in Samoa he had discovered the earliest reducible language. Mr. Rice sent this letter to Senator Kittedge, a member of the United States senate from South Dakota, suggesting that some means be found by which Mr. Churchill could devote his life work to the prosecution of his philological researches. Senator Kittedge brought the matter to the attention of Mr. L. A. Coolidge, formerly a leading journalist of Washington and a man of scientific knowledge and attainments. Mr. Rice's rare discovery was discussed and it at once excited the deepest interest among scientific men in this city. It was determined to organize a philological society for the purpose of encouraging Mr. Churchill's work. The society was organized by the election of Hon. W. L. Chambers, formerly chief justice of the Samoan court, as president; Mr. Westcott, secretary; Mr. L. A. Coolidge, treasurer. Judge Chambers knew Mr. Churchill when the latter was in the consular service in Samoa and knew of his devotion to the study of the Samoan language and has great confidence in his ability to establish the theory that the Samoan language is the father of all languages. In union with the National Geographical society the Washington Philological society brought Mr. Churchill to Washington a few days ago and the latter delivered a most instructive and illuminating address embodying his favorite theory under the title of "The Reduction of the Samoan Root." Compete with Gasoline. HERE has passed in the house of representatives a bill, the friends of which are trying to persuade the farmers and fruit growers of the country will mean untold millions of wealth to them from a new indus- T try. This the bill removing the tax from denatured alcohol. By making alcohol free from internal revenue tax, that is alcohol manufactured from potatoes, corn and other products after it has been rendered unfit for beverage or medicinal uses and by mixture with suitable denaturing materials a new industry has been established. This alcohol is expected to form a staple product of the country and be used as fuel and in the manufactures and in the running of explosive engines. In Germany the bulk of denatured alcohol is used for the purpose of light, fuel and heat. A lamp is made which produces a very strong, steady and high grade light by the use of alcohol. Experiments have been made with this lamp which show that one gallon of alcohol is equal to two gallons of kerosene for lighting purposes. During the past few months experiments have been made in adapting gasoline power engines to the use of alcohol. In Germany this has been successfully done for a number of years. There they mix 25 per cent. of the gasoline with the alcohol and obtain a more ready ignition of the fluid. The experiments in this country show that alcohol can be used by itself and the operation of the engine with its use is perfect. It is estimated that there are 300,000 motor engines in use in this country and the number is growing greatly every year, the annual output being more than 100,000. These engines are used on the farm for pumping water, cutting feed, filling silos, threshing grain and all the uses to which a stationary power on a farm is adapted. The objection to the use of gasoline is the danger of fire to farm buildings. The gasoline fire cannot be quenched with water. This danger is minimized by the use of alcohol, as an alcohol fire can be extinguished by use of water. Waste of Crops. 1 ALCOHOL HE possibilities of this new industry read like the dreams of Mulberry Sellers. By turning potato toes and corn into alcohol a better price for those crops can be obtained and at the same time the farmer can have at hand a convenient fuel and light and material for running all his farm machinery. A bushel of corn will make almost five proof gallons of alcohol. The corn has averaged in price for some years past about 42 cents a bushel. Alcohol after it has been denatured by the use of crude wood alcohol is worth about 20 cents a gallon. This would mean that a bushel of corn could be turned into about 20 cents worth of denatured alcohol. At the same time where corn is cheap and where potatoes are cheap this alcohol can be made cheaper than the price for which gasoline and kerosene sell. In Europe the principal material for the manufacture of denatured alcohol, is the potato, but corn seems to be the best material found in this country. It does not need to be the highest grade of corn or potatoes, so that the farmer expects to be able to utilize a great deal of what has hitherto been waste in his crops. He can sell for food his largest and best potatoes and then turn the smaller and immature fruit into alcohol. If his corn should not all be perfect he can use it up in a profitable way by making it into alcohol to run his automobile, his motor launch or his farm machinery. Other grain, such as oats and wheat, that does not come up to the standard, can also be utilized and the visions of wealth now dancing before the eyes of the farmer are very attractive. WHEN MY LADY MOTORS. A Superior Material for the Coat Is an Olive Tweed with Hair Line of Black. The chief point worthy of note at the moment with regard to auto modes seems to be the waning of the popularity of leather for coats, the general conclusion being that it is too reminiscent of the chauffeur. Apart from this, there is also the question of the way in which it shows the dirt, and, although it is, of course, quite possible to have such a coat cleaned, this is an extensive and expensive business. As a lining, however, leather is more to be desired than ever it was, and in this capacity it is much used. Under such circumstances it is possible to employ the most delicate tones, and champagne, pale blue and the palest green, are among the shades most frequently employed. The outer part of the coats thus lined is tweed, either self-colored or a mixture, and in the mixtures green is the predominant color. The particular tone in favor just now is an olive shade, and an ideal coat is of tweed, in which this predominates. It has collar and revers faced with plain cloth to match, and a band of the same drawing in the fullness at the back. The lining is a much paler shade of green leather, with a suggestion of spring about it. This olive green tweed with a black check in it is quite the most desirable of all the tweeds of the moment, and a very superior motoring suit is made of it, trimmed lightly with black kid. The suit is double-breasted, and instead of the ordinary roll-over collar, the collar is simulated in the kid sitched flat on to the coat, and decorated at the rounded corners with three little kid-covered buttons. The cuffs follow the same idea, making the garment particularly suitable for slip- NO NONSENSE ABOUT IT. ping in and out of a big coat, as there is nothing to cause inconvenient rucking. In the instances where the coats are themselves made of leather, the newest idea is Danish leather, a sheepkin used on the rough suede side, and differing very little save in name, from ordinary leather. The real distinction, however, lies in the fact that it is prepared in a new way, which makes it lighter, more supple and more comfortable to wear than anything else of the kind. One novel mackintosh seen the other day was entirely box plaited, both the sleeves and the coat itself, and, of course, delightfully roomy for putting on over another coat. The waterproof coats looked charming, with the relief of facings of colored cloth, generally green, on collar and cuffs. There is a peculiar shade of red that is very successfully used in this way. THE PLAY UNIFORM. It Adds Very Much to the Child's Comfort to Have Overall Like One Here Described. Holland is used for this overall, which will be found, a very useful style for outing wear, as it is easily washed and ironed. It is tucked at the top, both front and back, the tucks being shorter at the sides than in the center. The tucks are divided in series of fours by pointed straps of red and holland-colored embroidery. The lower edge is turned up with a hem one inch wide. The sleeves are gathered into straight wristbands, which, like the small turn-over collar, are edged with embroidery. Leghorn hat trimmed with cream silk spotted with red. Materials required: 3 yards holland 28 inches wide, 2 yards embroidery. Fashionable Buttons The making of buttons for spring gowns is something a woman should study, for the styles are changing fast and the little simple button, worked with a tiny design on top, has given way in the march of fashion to the one with an elaborate design, mostly conventional and always artistic. It is a very good thing to purchase two or three buttons of Parisian or Indian design in order that they may serve as copies. They will be of much assistance when one is embroidering one's button tops. Mending Gloves. When you mend gloves use fine cotton and as fine a needle as possible. Those long-eyed embroidery needles are splendid unless you're supplied with the short, satisfactory little things which come for the sewing of gloves. For the Hair. Decorations for the hair are growing larger. Huge birds of paradise, algrettes of great height and enormous butterflies. The little woman looks odd in a high chair. With her feet dangling and her back ill-fitting, she has a misfit look which is as uncomfortable to the beholder as it is to herself. She looks and feels and is out of place. In order to appear to the best possible advantage it is essential that my lady should be seated upon a chair that is neither too high nor too low. In her own house she easily can arrange it so she has a chair just suited to her. It follows that every drawing room should be furnished with chairs of diversified heights. When this is the case guests of all statures will be able to find chairs that are exactly suited to them. The subject is of much greater consequence than the average matron or so. AN EASY POSTURE. clety belle has considered it—that is, if she has considered it at all. But once awakened to its importance she will devote to it some time and attention that she will find to be by no means missent The resourceful woman can do much toward acquiring the desired accomplishment. So far the comprehensive correspondence school genius has not added the study to his curriculum, but in most large cities there are exclusive finishing schools where they give you lessons in sitting down. They divide the lessons into four parts: First, entering the room; second, the greeting; third, the selection of a chair; and, fourth, the being seated. In the fourth class there are many things to be grasped. The first is that you must not lean forward, when you sit down. It looks awkward. Don't sit with the body inclined forward. It gives one a look as though one were about to start. Don't sit with one foot doubled in under your chair; and, of course, don't sit on your feet. Place your feet in front of you, not extended too far, and don't spread them too far apart. Let them rest easily upon the carpet. When you sit down, don't loll; don't lean way back; don't cross your feet, and don't look too uncomfortable. Rest comfortably, but don't be too comfortable. Moderation in this matter is as important as moderation in anything else. THE COURTEOUS PERSON. Evan Resproof Need Not Be Given Budely—About Various Points of Etiquette. There is never an excuse for rudeness; a perfectly well-bred person is never rude. If occasion demands, and reproof must be given, it need not be given rudely; rather with a dignity that makes it all the more effective. To be curious about other people's affairs is to be rude; to intrude when one is not quite sure that a conversation is private, is to be rude; to make direct personal allusions is rude; to turn remarks into a personal application is rude. In short, anything that in any way seems in the least calculated to make others uncomfortable is absolute rudeness, for which there is no excuse. A very rude thing is to interrupt with a contradiction or correction, either of pronunciation or of statement; in the first the person may be purposefully misstating with some ulterior object, with which one has no concern. If this is not the case, it is better to take the opportunity to call attention in an aside, rather than before others. To correct is to confuse: If it is in the matter of pronunciation, remember that different localities have different pronunciations of the same word, and yours might sound quite as bad, even worse, in such localities. Some very well-informed people have peculiar ways of pronouncing simple words; the close "u" of the Virginian is an example. This can by no means be considered incorrect; it is habit and the custom; therefore, it is rude to notice it in a fault-finding or corrective spirit. Also, in the matter of pronouncing words that are a little out of the ordinary; it is never so much the accent on the right syllable that is to be noted as that the word itself is correctly applied. Many learn from reading, and yet may not have opportunities of hearing such words pronounced as they should be. 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The Dark for His "Ah, doctor," said the student, "it must have been a touching and dramatic moment when the bandages were taken from the poor fellow's eyes and he saw again for the first time in 16 years." "It wan," said the doctor. "The man groaned, wept and reached for the bandages again. You see, the first thing his eyes rested on happened to be a girl in one of those new spring hats with the paradise plume." — Washington Star. Tree's Grewsome History. The little village of Aldworth, which is close to Streathay-on-Thames, possesses one of the largest yew trees in England, and one which has a greewaste history. The yew tree is nine yards in circumference, and hanging from one of the lower branches is an ancient rusty chain, in which the lifeless bodies of the daring highwaymen of the Berkshire downs have swung and frod as a warning to their fellows.—London Graphic. Eagles in British Isles The eagle has grown scarce in the British isles. The eggs of the bird grow nearly higher priced. A couple of eggs from Scotland recently brought ten dollars apiece. An old record states that in the seasons of 1831-'34, inclusive, no fewer than 171 mature specimens of the eagle, together with 53 young and eggs, were destroyed in a single county of Scotland.-Sutherland. Improved by Fires. Of the 958 lots burned over by the fire of two years ago in Baltimore, building permits covering 820 have been issued. As in the case of the Chicago fire in 1871 and of Boston's in 1872, the valuation of the burned district is increased largely in Baltimore, the gain being put at fully $100,000,000. Annoving Letters. All member of parliament are more or less burdened with letters from constituents, but the labor members are the greatest sufferers. One of them the other day received a letter of 1,700 closely-written pages, about a personal grievance of the writer, in which he thought parliament should intervene. Failure of Wireless In the recent British naval maneuvers off Lagos wireless telegraphy was found unreliable in the existing circumstances. Several cases of friends firing on friends occurred, and it is announced that visual signaling will be adhered to in the British navy till wireless telegraphy is much improved. Autos in Germany German firms are unable to fill all foreign orders for automobiles. Vice Consul Schemmer, of Mannheim, writes that the German motor production for 1905 was $10,000,000, the export to England and France increasing 400 per cent. So Distinguished Looking. Pardon me," said the guest to the hostess, "but won't you kindly permit me to meet those distinguished-looking gentlemen in the library?" "Oh, they aren't guests. They're the waiters."—Milwaukee Sentinel. Value of Regular Habita. A writer in a Washington paper says that sleeping late on Sunday morning is injurious. Certainly. Any irregularity may be said to be injurious. A person should sleep late every morning--Buffalo Express. What Class? Miss Marie Hall, the talented young violinist, who has returned to England from her American tour, sums up her American experiences in four words: "Iced water; hot hotels." Smallest Potted Plants German women collect what are supposed to be the smallest potted plants in the world. They are cacti growing in pots about the size of a thimble. Flower-Shop Town. In proportion to its size and the number of its inhabitants, Stockholm has more flower shops than any other town in Europe. The Irish linen industry in booming as it has not flourished in years, largely on the expanding exports to the United States. It is foolish to fix an age at which men become comparatively useless. Some men are young at 70, others are old at 35.—Business Magazine. People can enjoy doing most anything unless they make their living by R.—N. Y. Press. First $1,000,000 Policy. The first $1,000,000 policy ever issued was taken out in 1897 by George Vanderbilt, at the age of 35, in the Mutual. It was a 20-payment life, 20-year distribution policy, that is, he is to pay a yearly premium of $35,000 for 20 years. At the end of that time he will receive a paid-up policy of $1,000,000 and a cash dividend. If the policy had been taken out 20 years ago, at the same age, he would have paid by this time the sum of $700,000 in premiums, which at four per cent. compound interest would amount to nearly $1,085,000.—World's Work. His Pull. Larist Lem, of Gory Gulch, who had been elected to the legislature, had attended his first session and returned to his admiring constituents. "You don't seem to have had any trouble in catching the speaker's eye, Lem." said one of them. "You bet I didn't!" answered the rising statesman, setting down his glass. "He knew blamed well that if I failed to catch his eye I'd catch his nose the fust time I saw him on the street."—Chicago Tribune. The Third Term. Concerning a third term for president of the United States, De Tocqueville said: "President Washington established the practice of declining a third election, and every one of his successors, either from a sense of its propriety or from apprehensions of the force of public opinion, has followed the example. So that it has become as much a part of the constitution that no citizen can a third time be elected president if it were expressed in that instrument in words." Microbe of Morbidness The mass of people are morbid enough about their food. It is not advisable to seek to add to their terrors by exaggeration. If all could reach the comfortable frame of mind of the man who declared that he could stand it if the microbe could people would be less finicky and perhaps there would be less stomach trouble.—Minneapolis Tribune. California's Salt. A great California industry is the manufacture of salt from sea water. In Alameda county 100,000 tons were produced last year. Only a few years ago the state imported all its salt. Now it produces enough for its own use—which is enormous, owing to the fisheries and packing houses—and exports large quantities as well. Turkish Postage Stamps. The Turkish government offers a bargain to stamp collectors through its minister at Vienna. Rather more than a million Thessalonian stamps are to be withdrawn from circulation. They are of all categories and colors—red, blue, green, etc—and an open offer is made to sell the lot for $8,000. Jack Has Arrived. Jack Walters, of South Georgia, has made his arrival and didn't bring but seven dogs; said he didn't have room for his family, but that they would come later. You bet Jack will make one more industrious and good neighbor.—Lavonia (Ga.) Times. Business Basis The count's wife had asked for divorce. "Am I to understand," he asked, "that the arrangement I supposed was a sale was merely a lease" This proved to be about the idea.—Philadelphia Ledger. Boer Claims Awarded. The British commission appointed to examine into claims for compensation put forward by noncombatants whose property was injured or destroyed in the Boer war, has finished its labors, after awarding $47,500,000 in damages. Dog in Snake. A New South Wales farmer went out the other day and tied his small dog to a fence. On his return he found a large carpet snake attached to the end of the leash and no signs of the dog. Busy Bill For the fourth time "Swiftwater" Bill Gates has established an entente cordiale with fortune in the Klondike. It is said his clean-up for this season will be $500,000. Tea in Ireland. Urging the parents to give their children a potato and oatmeal diet instead of tea, the bishop of Galway says if his advice were carried out there would be less lunacy in the country. Giving Too Much When the heart runs away with the head there is sure to follow a feeling of resentment toward the world in general. He Is Numerous. The man who unexpectedly gets two dollars and celebrates by spending five dollars lives in your neighborhood; also in your neighbor's neighborhood. Our Export Trade The United States export trade in South America is but a dollar annually for each of the inhabitants of that continent. Use American Machinery. Artificial ice is being manufactured in Athens with machinery shipped to Greece from western Pennsylvania. An old novelty in incandescent electric lamps is one with the bulb, of frosted glass, in the shape of a pig. Another oddity in such lamps is one with the bulb in the shape of an elk's head, with antlers and all complete. Such novel little electric lamps are used in store windows to catch the eye, and elsewhere they may be used for the sake of their novelty or for their decorative effect. "How shall I word this recommendation, Marie?" her mistress asked. "You know I can't touch upon industry, and on the question of neatness, the less said the better, while as for culinary skill—" "Well, ma'am," the cook cut in, "suppose you just say I stood this place tour weeks. That will be sufficient, I think."—Washington Star. Sir William Harcourt was entertaining Joseph Chamberlain at Malwood while the home rule controversy was on in the house of parliament. A cynical humorist commented on the fact as a pleasing phase of political controversy. "Oh," replied Sir William, "Joe and I are almost like brothers." "Yes," responded the cynical one, "so were Cain and Abel." Japanese agents are said to be in London rummaging dealers' shops for specimens of old pottery art treasurers, of which collectors have taken from Japan immense numbers in the last 20 years. They have recovered a large number, but the discovery of their mission has sent up the prices of Japanese ware. When the pope received the French bishops recently, they could not understand his discourse, so strong is his Venetian accent. But it is the thing now in the Vatican to speak with a little of that accent. Venetian dishes are in vogue, and in the houses of rich Romans Venetian antiquities are made prominent. Careful as the Japanese are in the use of food, they have neglected the sardines abundant off their coasts, using many of the little fishes for fertilizers. Now they have begun to can sardines in oil and they hope to compete successfully with France in foreign markets. The "jury mast" has nothing in common with a jury except its derivation from the same word "jour," the French word meaning day. The jury mast is one which is put up temporarily—for a day—just as a jury in its legal term meant a tribunal summoned for a short period only. Tommy—Papa, don't fish go about in schools? Papa—Yes, Tommy. Why? "Oh, I was just wondering what would become of the school if some fisherman happened to catch the teacher." A widow, accused in a London police court of drunkenness, said that, not having eaten anything in 14 days, a glass of beer she had taken had gone to her head. "I have also," she added, "apologized to the police." Bargai SANDY W. T. 2918 St Tuesday, May 1st, 2 Gold Trading Stamps these days only. Read age of these special pri 2 Gold Trading Stamps with each 1oc purchase on these days only. Read the list and take advantage of these special prices. SHOES Infants' Moccasins and Soft Sole S Children's $1.00 Shoes Ladies' Fine Ties, French or Medium Shoes selling at $1.75, Special Children's Initial Belts latest fad Boys' Buster Brown Suits Boys' Play Suits Boys' Pants Boys' Suspenders Ladies' $2.00 and $1.50 Shirtwaists Ladies' Gold Belts Ladies' Fancy Hosiery Ladies' Fancy Stocke Ladies' Hand-bags Men's Derby or Florodora Hats Men's Trousers Infants' Moccasins and Soft Sole Shoes 19c and 25c Children's $1.00 Shoes 59c Ladies' Fine Ties, French or Medium Heel $1.50 to $3.00 Shoes selling at $1.75, Special $1.49 Children's Initial Belts latest fad 25c Boys' Buster Brown Suits $3.25 Boys' Play Suits 50c Boys' Pants 19c Boys' Suspenders 5c Ladies' $2.00 and $1.50 Shirtwaists $1.00, $1.19 and $1.25 Ladies' Gold Belts 25c, 50c and $1.00 Ladies' Fancy Hosiery 25c, 35c, 50c and $1.00 Ladies' Fancy Stocks 50c Ladies' Hand-bags 25c and $1.50 Men's Derby or Fiorodora Hats $1.00 Men's Trousers 15c to $3.00 Men's Suspenders 15c up Men's Underwear, formerly 75c, slightly soiled, per garment 25c FAIR FIGURES IN DESIGN AND PRICE. NECESSARY NEGLIGEES, NEW, NEAT AND NATTY. HALF - HOSE COST TO MATCH WARM WEATHER WEARABLES. THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY Tells of a Practical Mode of Life, Bringing Health, Happiness and Success. It Teaches to Live NOW and HERE Send Postal for a Magazine of THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY, 4020 DREXEL BOULEVARD CHICAGO Incandescent Novelty. Then the Cook`Cut In. Doubtful Simila. Seeking Their Own The Pope's Accent Sardines in Japan. Temporary Mast. Mitigating. 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 87 Macallister Place Telephone Ashland 363 Office Telephones Central 1339 Automatic 5940 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 315-330 Reeper Block CLARK AND WASHINGTON 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 4737 SOUTH HALSTED STREET. Residence 113 W. Garfield Beul. CHICAGO J. GRAY LUCAS Attorney at Law Suite 611 167 Dearborn St., Cor. Monroe. Chicago. Tel. Cent. 7000. Res. Tel. West. 6200. 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 W. Kemper Harreld VIOLIN 6626 CHAMPLAIN AVE. in Day WITH PRICE & COMP. State Street and Friday, May 4th with each 10c purchase on the list and take advan- ces. shoes ..... 19c and 25c m Heel ..... 59c m Heel ..... $1.50 to $3.00 ..... $1.49 ..... 25c ..... $3.25 ..... 50c ..... 19c ..... 5c ..... $1.00, $1.19 and $1.25 ..... 25c, 50c and $1.00 ..... 25c, 35c, 50c and $1.00 ..... 50c ..... 25c and $1.50 ..... $1.00 ..... 15c to $3.00 TEACHER OF 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 BRADLEY & FIELDS REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE POLICE MAGISTRATE Hyde Park. Tele South Ch Charles H. Callahan JUSTICE OF THE PEACE RESIDENCE: 6448 Greenwood Ave. Theodore JUSTICE OF Mortgages, Debts, Notes and Acknowledged. POLICE MAGISTRATE East Chicago Ave. Police Court Phone D SANDY W. TR INCORPORATED UNDER MEN AND WOMEN DRY GOODS 2918 STATE S Here is your chance. We carry a complete line of Men Hats and Notions. A limited at the Sea EODORE C. MAYER VICE OF THE PR AGES, DEDS, NOTES and Legal Documents KNOWLEDGED. Room 22, 27 North G MAGISTRATE RE Ave. Police Court 337 B CHICAGO Theodore C. Mayer JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Flortgagas, Deeds, Notes and Legal Documents Drawn and Acknowledged. Room 22, 27 North Clark Street. Phone Douglas 6581. RY W. TRICE & COMP CORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF ILLINOIS WEN AND WOMEN'S FURNISHERS DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS 2918 STATE STREET, CHICAGO. Is your chance. A joint stock comp complete line of Men's and Women's Furnish Notions. A limited number of shares are at the Secretary's office. DIRECTORS: SANDY W. TRICE & COMPANY INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF ILLINOIS MEN AND WOMEN'S FURNISHERS DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS 2918 STATE STREET, CHICAGO. Here is your chance. A joint stock company. We carry a complete line of Men's and Women's Furnishings, Shoes, Hats and Notions. A limited number of shares are on sale at the Secretary's office. DIRECTORS: Sandy W. Trice, President. Milton J. Trice, Vice President. H. T. Henry, 2nd Vice President. James M. Lee, 3rd Vice President. C. C. Watson, Trustee. Dee Parker, Trustee. A. J. Carey, Treasurer. A. W. Williams, Secretary. NOIS BRICK ILLINOIS BRICK CO. WILLIAM C. KUESTER. SUPERINTENDENT. 1994 N. Western Ave., C 1994 N. Western Ave., Ch Telephone Lake View 270. Telephone Yards: 718 Junk's Brew Telephone Yards: 718 Telephone Yards: 718 Junk's Brewery M. JUNK, Proprietor JOS. P. JUNK, Manager 3700-3710 South Halsted Street and 897 to 929 Thirtyseventh Street CHICAGO Telephone South Chicago 2582 9206 Commercial Ave., CHICAGO. Mayer E PEACE Documents Drawn 27 North Clark Street. COMPANY OF ILLINOIS. FURNISHERS MOTIONS CHICAGO. stock company. Men's Furnishings, Shoes. Shares are on sale C. C. Watson, Trustee. Dee Parker, Trustee. A. J. Carey, Treasurer. A. W. Williams, Secretary CK CO. o., Chicago ow 270. 11s 718 ewerv RESIDENCE 337 Burling Street