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THE BROAD AX The Palace Theater Threw Its Doors Open to the Public Tuesday Evening Under the Management of Fred Slaughter Col. "Pony" Moore is Willing to Pay Col. Edward H. Morris One Thousand Dollars to Secure a Saloon License for Him. Many White and Colored Sports Present on the Opening Night. Vol. XI The Palace The Doors Open the Tuesday Under the Mana Slaug Col. "Pony" Moo Pay Col. Ed One Thous Secure a Sal Him. Many White and Present on Night. Tuesday evening, the Palace Theatre, which is located on 31st St., between Dearborn street and Armour ave., under the management of Fred Slaughter, threw its doors open to the public, and on the afternoon of that day a band wagon filled with colored gentlemen discoursing sweet music, wended its way through the "Red Light District" announcing the fact that the Palace would open for business, and that the sporting element would be heartily received within its walls. As the bandwagon was pass the evelin Sisters fashionable resort on Dearborn street, near 22nd street, it came to a standstill and several fine selections were played for the benefit of the lady inmates of the house, the bandwagon also drew up in front of the high toned house conducted by Miss "Vie" Shaw, and one or two lively airs were rendered in honor of her lady friends. Shortly after the bandwagon had passed through the district referred to Col. "Pony" Moore seated in his lovely red wheeled rig and his white horse, traversed it for the purpose of receiving the hearty applause of its citizens and at the same time inviting them to be in evidence at the Palace on that evening as they would more than likely see something come off on that long looked for and rate occasion. It is said that on the opening night Col. "Pony" kept in the back ground and refrained from doing any bossing REMARKABLE CAREER OF MR. SCHURZ. Carl Schurz, who died on Monday morning, was past 77 years of age, yet so steadily had he kept himself intellectually abreast with the age in which he lived that probably few outside the circle of his personal friends and not all even of them ever thought of him as a man so far in years. He was one of the remarkable men in a succession of men noteworthy in thought, word and deed. Born, reared and educated in Prussia, he was early filled with the aspiration for political liberty that stirred Europe in the first half of the last century. In his youth he had been the companion on equal terms with his teachers, his scholarship early equaling as his native gifts surpassed theirs. Before he was 30 he had won distinction in his native land for learning, tor his enthusiasm for liberty and for daring. He had freed his less alert associate from prison and had then taken refuge under our flag. Here he identified him self at once with the friends of liberty around the Palace, however, he stood on the outside a little distance away from the main entrance to the Palace in the dark, and let his friends know "that he still had his finger in the pie and that in time Fred Slaughter would not be the whole thing in conducting it, which is the pride and darling of his sporty heart." . The Palace was filled to overflowing on the opening night and many of the leading sports in the "Red Light District" were there and assisted to fill the building with cigar smoke while witnessing the fairly good vaudeville show, many ladies, both white and colored, whom it is claimed are not above flirting with gentleman who have plenty of money to burn, and assist them to scatter a little red paint around the town were also present to drink in the sights and to indirectly witness the show. So far only soft drinks are supposed to be sold to the patrons of the Palace, it may not be true, but they say that if you are in right something stronger to drink can be obtained than white or brown soda water," and if Col. Ed. H. Morris is lucky enough to beat the city in mandamus suit which he has instituted against it, which will come up for trial before Judge Root either today or Monday, and force or compel the city officials to issue a saloon license to Fred. Slaughter or Col. "Pony" Moore, he will receive one thousand dollars for his legal ability and for his labor. and progress, the agitators against human slavery. Before he could speak English he was a leader among his own countrymen in America in opposition to slavery and in the great sensatorial contest between Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Douglas he took an active part as a speaker in the interest of the former. The election of Mr. Lincoln to this presidency in 1860 opened the way for Mr. Schurz' political advancement, but he preferred then as earlier in his own country a life of greater action and he entered the army, where his experience gave him a claim to rank to which he did credit through the war without seeking his own advancement. After the war he was heard often in public addresses, speaking always with exhaustive learning as to his theme and convincing effect to his hearers. His labors were tireless. He edited a leading New York daily and later established journals in St. Louis, identified himself with all that was liberal and generous in his party, served with distinguished ability in the senate of the United States HEW TO THE LINE. CHICAGO, MAY 19, 1906 1910 The estimable wife of Dr. W. A. Buckner, who has just returned to her home, from an extensive pleasure trip through the west and north-west. Mrs. W. A. Buckner the esteemable wife of Dotor W. A. Buckner 2840 Armour ave., returned home Sunday morning from a delightful ten month's trip through the Northwest and the West, while absent she traveled six thousand and five hundred miles, and she visited 15 cities including St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn., Tacoma and Seattle Washington, Portland Oregon, where she remained until the close of the Exposition, and from that city she continued her travels on to Oakland, San Francisco and Los Angeles, Calif., where she spent the winter in the midsts of Orange Groves, beautiful flowers and bright sunshine. From Los Angeles Mrs. Buckner returned home via of Arizona where she spent several days in looking after her mining interests and from there she journeyed to Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo., and then to Chicago. She made her long tour through the Northwest and Western states for the purpose of seeking rest and health and she has been greatly benefited by her long trip, which she enjoyed to the fullest extent and she never did look as well as she does at the present time. Mrs. Buckner, will contribute a number of articles to The Broad Ax, beginning, with its next issue pertaining to her trip and touching upon the progress being made by the Afro-Americans residing in the various cities she visited. from Missouri and was made secretary of the interior by President Hayes and both liberalized and systemized the administration of that department. Like other men of force, he developed a tendency toward conservation as he grew in years, but the tendency in him was wholly free from the taint of arrested development that often converts it into a kind of mental fossilization. His conservatism did not consist in sitting down at some point reached by his party and forever after refusing to move. For the most part it was conservatism of principle, seeking to keep his party in the flush of power from going astray from its own spirit and aim. Probably he may have pushed this to extremes at times. Considering his extraordinary mental acuteness, versatility and activity, it would be strange if he had not. But never in all his long and brilliant career did even his bitterest antagonists question his ability or his in vulnerable integrity. Public confidence in both was never shaken. He could serve as a republican senator six years and cabinet officer for four years and then champion the cause of Mr. Greeley and Mr. Cleveland as democrats and yet never lose a shade of the respect of the people of either party, and it would be hard to find another public man of his time of whom the same could be as truthfully said. Besides this varied activity he was eminently a scholar in politics and one who honored both letters and politics, leaving behind him the reputation of one of the most versatile of the remarkable returned home via of Arizona where she spent several days in looking after her mining interests and from there she journeyed to Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo., and then to Chicago. She made her long tour through the Northwest and Western states for the purpose of seeking rest and health and she has been greatly benefited by her long trip, which she enjoyed to the fullest extent and she never did look as well as she does at the present time. Mrs. Buckner, will contribute a number of articles to The Broad Ax, beginning, with its next issue pertaining to her trip and touching upon the progress being made by the Afro-Americans residing in the various cities she visited. men of his age, of whom even those who most frequently dissented from him in opinion could find little to say but good—The Chicago Chronicle, May 10. One thing more can be said in favor of the late Carl Schurz, and that is he was always a warm champion of the civil and the political rights of the Afro American. PAID THEIR DEBTS. A preacher at the conclusion of one of his sermons, said: Let all in the house who are paying their debts, stand up.' Instantly every man, woman and child, with one exception, rose to their feet. The preacher seated them and said: "Now every man not paying his debts stand up." The exception noted a careworn, hungry-looking individual, clothed in his last summer suit, slowly assume a perpendicular position. "How is it, my friend," asked the minister "that you are the only man not to meet your obligations?" 'I run a newspaper," hg meekly answered, "and the brethren who stood up here are all my subscribers and I—" "Let us pray," exclaimed the preacher.-Alabama Baptist. There are many so-called honest Christians, and swell-bloods among the Afro-American's in Chicago, who belong to the same class whom the long-faced Preacher called on to pray, who think it is real smart to beat newspaper men out of five or ten cents, and yet these same dishonest creatures entertain the falacious idea "that when they die they will be permitted to wend their way to heaven and become bright shining angels. "The Civilization of the Ancient Egyptians" Was the Lecture Delivered by Julius F. Taylor Before the Standard Literary Society. Rev. E. J. Fisher Pastor of Olivet Baptist Church and Mrs. L. A. Davis, President of the Phyllis Wheatly Club, Were Well Pleased With It. Last Sunday afternoon the writer addressed the Standard Literary Society which meets in Olivet Baptist church 27th and Dearborn streets, on "The Civilization of the Ancient Egyptians." At the conclusion of our introductory or preliminary remarks, before branching out upon the main subject or discourse the speaker presented the society with a copy of Charles W. Chesnutt's life of Frederick Douglass, which contained the following inscription "The Standard Literary Society, with the kind regards of Julius F. Taylor, Chicago, May 13, 1906." The goodly number who listened to our talk on "The Civilization of the Ancient Egyptians," whose wonderful achievements in science and literature, have for so many ages been the admiration of the civilized world, seemed to be well pleased with it, so much so, that Rev. E. J. Fisher was the first to propose that a rising vote of thanks be extended to the speaker, for his magnificent address, and for a copy of Mr. Chesnutt's "Life of Frederick Douglass," which was carried. In referring to the address, the Rev. gentleman declared, that "it was the finest and most-exhaustive on the subject he had ever had, the pleasure of listening to, and that he was proud of the fact that he belonged or sprang from the Hamitic branch of the human race, considering what it had accomplished in FALLOWS PRAISES PRESS. Chicago Bishop Advises Ministers to Study Newspapers. Declares They Have Superseded the Pulpit and Are Now Exercising Many Functions Which the Latter Has Lost—Thinks Preachers Should Use Style in Which the Papers' Articles Are Put Before the Public, as Well as Use Them for Helper. Philadelphia, Pa. The ministers of the general council of the Reformed Episcopal church were exhorted today by Bishop Samuel Failows of Chicago to take a lesson from the modern newspaper in a sermon at tonight's session. The bishop said the press had superseded the pulpit and now exercises many of the functions which the pulpit has lost. Bishop Fallowes said: "The preacher of today 'can learn many valuable lessons from the modern newspapers. The minister should emulate the press. He should catch its style. The ideal newspaper articles are sharp, short, gunged, and to the point. and a sermon should have all of these characteristics. It should catch the ear and hold its attention, the same as a good newspaper articles catches and holds the eye. The minister of today will find the public press his most valuable supplement and helper. At the most he can reach but a few hundred people, but by the help of the press he can No.30 on of the Ancient Eptians" ure Delivered by Taylor Before the literary Society. er Pastor of Olivet church and Mrs. L. President of the eatly Club, Were ed With It. behalf of science and progress and so on." Mrs. L. A. Davis, President of the Phyllis Wheatley Club, also highly praised our effort in elaborating upon the "Civilization of the Ancient Egyptians" and the other dark or sunburnt races, who flourished throughout the ancient eastern world, in the morning of its civilization, and others also spoke along the same strain and we felt well repaid after receiving so many high compliments, for the time and labor expended, in preparing our historical talk. The Standard Literary Society has a collection of 150 books and we earnestly urged its members to diligently read them and all the best literary productions of the Afro-American authors and aside from these to peruse the following historical works; "The Seven Great Monarchies, of the Ancient Eastern World," by George Rawlinson M. A., Charles Rollin's Ancient history of the Egyptians, Persians, etc., "A Thousand Miles up the Nile,' by Amelia B. Edwards, "Volney's Ruins and Revolutions of Ancient Empires," Sir Harry H. Johnston's, "Alien Races in Africa," Winwood Read's Martyrdom of Man, Pickering's" Races of Man, Renan's "History of the people of Israel," John W. Draper's Intellectual development of Europe," that by doing, so they would form a larger and a grander conception of humanity in general and the immensity of the universe. scatter the seeds of truth to thousands or millions. "The newspaper of today exercises many functions which the minister has, of necessity, lost. There was a time when the minister was looked upon as the encyclopedia of human knowledge in the vicinity, but the people now rightly look to the newspaper. "The minister's great power is his individual personality. The newspaper reporter and editor ink their individuality in their paper. Ministers must not lose personality. It must stand out clear and strong for the good. His personality must be the image of the personality of his Master."—The Chicago Tribune May 17. DRESS PARADE AND GRAND CON... CERT BY THE EIGHTH IN- Monday evening May 21st at the 7th Regiment Armory 16th and Dearborn Streets, the Eight Regiment Illinois National Guards will hold forth and its friends are cordially invited to attend the presentation of Medals of Honor, Marksmanship, and long and honorable service badges, complimentary to its officers and men. There will be a dress parade and drill by the Regiment, assisted by the Regimental Band in grand concert, presentation exercises, and dancing. Admission 50 cents. THE BROAD AXI PUBLISHED WEEKLY 9. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principle of Democracy, but Catholicism, Protestantism, French, Indolea, Farmers, Single Taxes, Regul- ation, Kingdoms, and other forms of government, have their own so long as their language is proper and responsibility is Bazed. The Broad AX is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak in its own language. Advertising materials will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year.....$0.00 Six Months.....1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 500 Armour Avenue, Chicago. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher. Entered at the Post Office at Chicago, II., as second-class Matter. CHIPS Mrs. Belle Patton will spend the month of June in Wheaton, Illinois. Rev. Florence Buck of Kenosha, Wis. is the guest of Mrs. C. P. Woolley at the "Centre." Mrs. Chas. Pickett of Washington, D.C., will be in Chicago about the latter part of June. Mr. Theo. Mazee 2314 Dearborn St. is spending a week's visit in Pittsburg, Pa. Miss Hattie Smith of Jamestown, N. Y., is in the city visiting for a few days the guest of Mrs. J. N. Furinss 3822 Forest Ave. Mrs. Woods and daughter who have been visiting friends in Dawnport for the past two weeks returned to the city Friday 3511 Indiana ave. The Appomattox Club gives a Calico hop for their friends and members at their club house next Thursday night. Miss Josephine Wright, of Kansas City will spend the summer in Chicago the guest of Mrs. Franklin 3322 Wabash ave. Mr. U. S. Dailey, 3538 Forest Ave., has accepted a position as clerk in the Post Office. We are a people who give $5.00 worth of endorsement in words, and about seven cents worth of endorsement in cash—Ex. Attorney Walter M. Farmer, has removed his law offices from 155 Washington street to room 708 Firmenich Bldg., 171 Washington street. Provident Hospital held a competitive examination for internes Tuesday—three young colored doctors were among those who took the examination. Mr. Julius Fields of Denver, Colo., who has been visiting this city left for St. Louis, Mo., Tuesday where he will spend a few days before returning home. Mr. Frank Gillespie after a few days visit to his family 3030 Dearborn St., returned to Louisville, Ky., where he is at work looking after Joe George's interests. Mr. Edward Hawkins of Boston, Mass., spent a week in the city visiting old friends stopped at 5010 Dearborn st. Mrs. Jas. Maxie 221 26th st., is on the sick list. If "any" man tells you that he loves your "soul" and does "nothing" to help your "body"—DON'T YOU BELIEVE HIM. He is false and the truth is not in him—Ex. Mr. Thomas A. Smyth, who for a long time honorably served as a member of the board of Trustees of the drainage canal, would make an ideal candidate for Clerk of the Probate Court. Some little time ago, the Negro was inclined to hail President Roosevelt as a Moses—Lincoln combination. But at present he seems to be lost in the wilderness of doubt.—The St. Luke Herald, Richmond, Va. The literary Society which meets in St. John's church, Throop street near 63rd, will give a banquet and reception to its members and friends. It is expected to be quite an important event in the history of the society. The Mite Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church were royally entertained by Mrs. J. S. Tandy, 5145 Grove ave., last Wednesday afternoon. Miss Laura V. Evans gave an illustrated lecture on the "Diseases of Women." Edward M. Cummings, who has served the city in the past, as Oil and Gas Inspector, and who is one of the old time fighters for Democracy in the Town of Lake, has become one of the new clerks of the Circuit Court and John Beuel, and Louis Schubert, have also recently been appointed as clerks by James J. Gray. Thursday evening, Doctor Anna R. Cooper, 3250 State St., gave a Souvenir Post Card Social, for the benefit of the Phyllis Wheatley Club Home. A Conundrum lunch was served. The affair was well attended. William A. Doyle seems to be growing in favor with the voters in all sections of Cook County, as the logical successor of the late Judge M. F. Tuley and it is freely predicted, that he will be elected judge of the Circuit Court Monday June 4th. Miss Marie Thomas of Richmond, Va., who has for the past six weeks been visiting Mrs. Nelson Williams 4838 Armour ave., left for her home last evening. Miss Thomas is a trained nurse and a graduate from the Freedmans Hospital Washingtons, D. C., of the class of 1904 and being well pleased with Chicago she expects to return to the city in the fall and make it her permanent home. Walliam L. O'Connell, has been selected by Mayor Dunne as the new Commissioner of Public Works, and John C. Werdell, as Deputy Commissioner, and the City Council at its meeting Monday evening promptly confirmed both appointments, and the many friends of Commissioner O'Connell, are heartily congratulating him on securing the six thousand dollar a year plum. Rev. Dr. W. P. Thirkield, founder and formerly President of the Grammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga., has been unanimously chosen President of Howard University Washington D. C., to succeed its late President John Gordon. For many years Dr. Thirkield has been greatly interested in educational work among the Afro-Americans in the South, and he is eminently fitted to serve as President of Howard University. The legislature of Ill., after monkeying around for almost one month has finally passed the Trautmann-Shurteff Primary election bill which will go into effect throughout the State on and after the first day of July, and primaries can be held under the new law the first Saturday in August. The new primary measure is just the thing for the boss politicians, and the chairman of the various county committees. It is said that Mrs. Fannie B. Williams, has finally been turned out in the street, by the United Brotherhood, 3247 State street, owing to the fact "that sic is not sufficiently educated to keep the books intelligently for that great order which seems to be fading out of the minds of the people" and Miss Jackson whose mother cleaned us up for one dollar as six months subscription to The Broad Ax, will serve as bookkeeper for the United Brotherhood in place of Mrs. Williams. Mrs. C. P. Woolley, Mrs. Geo. C. Hall, Mrs. Chas, Jackson, Mrs. S. F. Lynn, Rev Florence Buck of Kenosha Wis., Miss Blanche Shaw, together, with Mess. Lloyd G. Wheeler Sr., formerly of Chicago, but now Purchasing Agent and residents of Tuskegee Schools, Geo. R. Arthur and Noah D. Thompson were guests at the Hull House Theatre, Tuesday evening where they witnessed "The Pillars of Society" a play of four acts written by Henrik Isben and staged by the Hull House Dramatic Association. Wednesday afternoon Julius F. Taylor addressed the members of the Phylliss Wheaty Woman's Club, who have recently bought a nice home for its members at 3530 Forest av., at the Frederick Douglass Center, 3032 Wabash ave., on "Four Years Among the Mormons" which seemed to be quite interesting to the ladies. At the conclusion of our address and after relating our personal experiences with the Mormon people, Mrs. Schloss and Mrs. Gurslley two highly cultivated, broad and liberal minded Jewish ladies, who are deeply interested in the success of the Marion Club or home, made some timely and encouraging remarks which were highly appreciated, by those who had the horror of listening to them and a rising vote of thanks was extended to them and the principal speaker. THE SANDY W. TRICE AND COM PANY'S NEW DEPARTMENT STORE A GREAT SUC- CESS On or about the middle of last month. Sandy W. Trice and Company opened their new Department Store 2018 State street, and from the opening day down to the present time it has been a great success in every way. Their large store is completely filled with everything for men, women and children to wear, including a fine selection of beautiful hats for the ladies the creations of Mme. Toler. Many first-class members of the opposite race freely patronize this new Department store, and they rather enjoy in being served by clean, neat, polite and up-to-date Afro-American clerks, and Sandy W. Trice is proving himself to be one of the best business men in Chicago "MUSHMOUTH" JOHNSON AND GAMBLERS HELD UP FOR THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS Last Friday evening while there is supposed to be no gambling in this city, one of the leading Colored sports of lower State street by the name "Buckskin" rushed into Col. "Mushmouth" Johnson's resort 464 State, and while Col. "mushmouth" and several gamblers were engaged in shooting craps, and shouting out in a loud voice "seven come eleven." "Buckskin" at the point of a huge revolver forced them to break away from the table, to throw up their hands and to stand up against the wall. Then he gathered in almost three hundred dollars which was stacked up on one of the gambling tables, and disappeared through an open window with the money. Col. "Mushmouth" who is reported to be engaged to a nice looking young lady who is a prominent member of St. Thomas church, will not have "Buckskin," arrested for cleaning out his "crap joint" and for getting a little easy money. FREDERICK DOUGLAS8 CENTER, 3032 WABASH AVENUE. Tuesday afternoon the Woman's Club held its regular meeting. The speakers were Prof. Tear of Keith School and Dr. Mary Waring who spoke on the relation of the home and the school. Wednesday the Phyllis Wheatley Club held an unusually interesting program in charge of the Domestic Science section Mr. Julius F. Taylor reading a paper. On "Four Years Among The Mormons." Thursday evening Mrs. S. F. Lyna, leader of the Fiction class, gave a social inviting the Sociology and English classes. The latter class has adjourned until fall. A few members of the Center visited Hull House to witness the play "The Pillars of Society" by Henrik Ibsen. Next Monday evening the Sociology class will visit the Chicago University Settlement cor. 47th St., and Ashland av. to see the new building and listen to an address by the head resident, Miss Mary McDowell. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Those who wish to go from the Center should meet promptly at 7:15. Sunday 3 p. m. Mrs. Woolley will speak at the regular meeting. During the past week the Center has organized a Young Men's Athletic Association with Mr. F. L. Barnett Jr., pres., Samuel Alston, vice pres., James A. Ricks, Sec., Frank Jackson, treas., Henry Wilson Sergeant-at-arms. All young men past 17 years of age may apply for membership. "D." BETHEL LITERARY AND HISTORICAL CLUB. The Programme for May 20th the 106th Birth Anniversary of John Brown. Address—Adj. R. F. Ratcliff of 8th I. N. G. Topic—"A Life For Liberty." Remarks by Jas. H. Harris of John Brown Post No. 50. Orchestra and good singers will supply appropriate music by Miss Nellie Stone, Miss Fortune, Huggins and weeks. All invited. Meeting at 4 p. m. Geo. T. Kersey, Pres. JOSEPH O. LANE, THE PRAC TICAL WATCHMAKER, ES TABLISHED IN HIS NEW STORE. Joseph O. Lane the practical watchmaker who was in business for many years at 369 S. Clark street, is now located in his new store 264 E. 31st street near Michigan ave., Phone Douglas 9477. Mr. Lane has an up-to-date store in every respect and he carries a nice line of first class watches, diamonds and other jewelry, all watches and clocks repaired by him, are warranted for one year. Mr. Lane will be pleased to greet his old friends and customers in his new place of business. MRS. W. M. MACEY HAS LEFT HER HUSBAND'S BED AND BOARD. This is to certify that Mrs. W. M. Macey, has deserted her home without a just cause, and from on and after this date I will not be responsible for any debts which she may contract in the future. W. M. Macey 5133 Grove Ave., Chicago, May 14, 1906. THE GARDEN CITY CHAPTER, O. E. 8. Tuesday evening May 29th the Garden City Chapter, O. E. S. will give an entertainment and Bazaar, at the residence of Mrs. Ampey 2024 Wabasi ave., Good music, dancing and refreshments will be served. Admission 15 cents ST. MARK LITERARY STATE NEAR FORTY-SEVENTH STREET. Next Sunday afternoon the program at the St. Mark Literary will be rendered by the North Side Sunday Club. A fine program has been arranged. A joint discussion will be one of the features. The subject will be, "Is Labor Unions Detrimental to our country. Last Sunday afternoon the popular pastor, Rev. R. L. Dickerson addressed the Society. SHERIFF PEASE CONTINUES TO LOG-ROLL THE DEMOCRATS FROM OFFICE. James Pease, recently appointed Sheriff of Cook County, is just beginning to get a good foot hold in office and the result is that he has began right and left to log-roll the Democrats out of jobs they held under Sheriff Thomas E. Barrett. The following 38 men have been separated from their jobs this week. Deputies—James Bowman, 13; Thomas P. Flynn, 7; John D. Long, 8; John A. Horne, 13; Owen O'Malley, 6; Watchmen—Peter Spain, 26; Dennis Considine, 13; F. Connerton, 6; T. Whalen, 25. Bailiffs.—H. P. Brady, 20; R. J. Burke, 25; James Duffy, 24; Joseph Finn, 7; P. J. Galligan, 19; James Harreddy, 15; H. Houle, 3; G. E. Lapsley, 6; Dan Riordan, 13; M. Boniface, 3; James Culliton, 19; R. Doyle, 24; J. A. Fox, 20; M. Gerrity, 1; J. N. Hahn, 20; William Lyman, 18. Guards.—James Cummings, 27; E. F. Kruger, 15; John Lawless, 8; J. D. Robertson, 47; Jacob Treny, 20; John Duff, 19; James Lenih, 20; Patrick Sullivan, 19; Benjamin Kramer, 9; James Densler, 26; Charles Hoffman, 26; Harry Donnelly, 26; Eugene Huguet, 27. The following Republican party workers will profit by the dismissal of the Democrats. Deputies—W. P. Dusenbury, 18; Bernard Baumann, 7; George Johnson, 17; Will T. Davis, 6. Watchmen William Varley, 13; Michael Connolly, 7; B. L. Johnson, 6; T. N. Jennings, 32; Captain Judd, 25; William Hill, 6; Nick Collins, 17; Louis Levy, 7; C. S. Burton, 7; Edward Webster, 8; Victor Briord, 19; Onofrio Pacelli, 19; A. Mandela baum, 19; Julius Johnson, 18; Patrick Donavan, 2; L. A. Burke, 31; Henry Dinkelacker, 31; Charles E. Ely, 23; Essay Wilson, 23; Lewes Moeller, 24; Will Hebel, 21; Guards—Samuel Goldman, 9; James T. Sweeney, 23; David Hood, 23; Alex Landan, 21; August Freund, 16; John Haigh, 7; George Rampton, 18; Charles Williams, 24; John Boll, 1; John Schultz, 33; Richard Friend, 20; August Snell, 27; Frank Miceli, 19; Thomas Fitzgerald, 30; Andrew Clark, 31. Removal Notice Major A. F. Tervalon, one of the big K. P.'s, manufacturer of fine Cuban hand-made cigars, has removed his place of business from 2826 State street to 134 W. Fifty-first street, near Dearborn, where he will be pleased to meet his old friends. 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Found a New One "I spent a delightful hour in the park conservatory yesterday," Mrs. Lapsaling was saying. "Among their potted plants they've got some of the finest collections of bcluspa I ever saw in my life."—Chicago Tribune Squat Monarchs The king of Italy, short and squat, hardly comes up to the shoulders of the tall, athletic queen Helena. The king of Portugal, though fatter, is shorter than his queen The two hundred and fiftieth part of an inch is a millimeter. The two millionth part of a millimeter is what Dr. P. E. Shaw, of England, is measuring. The unaided eye cannot perceive much less than one-tenth of a millimeter. With the help of a microscope the eye can see as little as 1-5,000 millimeter. The measuring medium used for engineering gauges will detect differences of 1-8,000 millimeter. By using interference bands of light we can perceive movement of 1-100,000 millimeter—Scientific American. That the townsman is shorter lived than the countryman is incontrovertible. Dr. Tatham calculated that in the rural districts of England the average expectation of life at birth is 51.48 years for males and 54.64 for females, whereas in Manchester it is only 28.78 for males and 32.67 for females, which means that each male has to sacrifice 10.48 years, or 39 per cent. of his life, and each female 9.82 years, or 34 per cent. of her life for the privilege of being born in an urban area.—Popular Science Monthly. Chicago is to have the largest electric light and power station in the world. It will be a steam turbine plant, and all the boilers are to be equipped with automatic stokers, so that no manual handling of the coal will be necessary. There will be an electrical kitchen where substantial meals will be cooked by electricity for the employees. There will be a refrigerating apparatus, an ice plant, a number of bedrooms, as well as locker rooms, baths and other conveniences. Workmen engaged on excavations alongside an ancient Roman Catholic chapel at Bristol, England, recently unearthed in a deep trench the coffin of Patrick O'Brien, a giant from Kinsale, who died in Bristol 100 years ago. His height was eight feet four inches. Identity was established by the coffin plate. The coffin and remains will be reburied. Mr. Gardner—Well, dear, how are the tomatoes you planted? Mrs. Gardner—Oh, John! I'm afraid we'll have to buy what we need, this year. "Why how's that, Mary?" "I recollected to-day that when I did the planting I forgot to open the cana!"—Puck. The supreme court of San Joaquin county, California, has decided that no one can acquire exclusive right to the word "American" in business. The decision was given in the suit of the American Fish company, of Sacramento, against the American Fish and Oyster company, of Stockton. On the banks of the Seine recently considerable surprise was caused by a perambulating motor for shearing dogs. The engine is two and one-half horsepower and can shear six dogs an hour. There is little doubt that before long this means of clipping will be generally adopted. A 15-year-old girl, of Brussels, has invented a portable turn-table for reversing the direction of motor cars. The apparatus is fixed on the chassis, which has a driving-wheel at each end and is worked by an electric motor. It has been patented. "Hold your tongue for a fool," growled Mr. Naggs, who was trying to absorb some information from his paper. "Oh, very well," rejoined his better half. "I didn't know you wanted to talk."-Chicago Daily News. Sandy W. Trick 2918 State Street New Department Why don't you get in the habit of doing your Store? Every Tuesday and Friday special sales-day ing Stamps with each 10c purchase. We carry a swell line of Ladies' Shirtwaist sets. A splendid assortment of Shoes Hosiery, G Laces, Ribbons, Gowns, Bracelets, Millinery and We make a specialty of Men's Baibriggan Uni Waistcoats, Pants, Shoes, Fedora and Derby Hats. A beautiful line of soft Percale Negligee Shirts Sandy W. Trice & Co. New Department Store Why don't you get in the habit of doing your trading in the New Store? Every Tuesday and Friday special sales-day and two of Fish Trading Stamps with each 10c purchase. We carry a swell line of Ladies' Shirtwaists, Underwear and Corsets. A splendid assortment of Shoes Hosiery, Gloves, Belts, fine Purses, Laces, Ribbons, Gowns, Bracelets, Millinery and everything you wear. We make a specialty of Men's Baibriggan Underwear, Hosiery, swell Waistcoats, Pants, Shoes, Fedora and Derby Hats. A beautiful line of soft Percale Negligee Shirts and Suspenders. A fancy line of Neckwear and Handkerchiefs. See our Novelties in Jewelry, Watch-chains, Fobs, Cuff-buttons, Studs and Safety Pins. Boys' Suits, Pants, Hats, Shoes and Shirts. --- Great Snakes Her lip quivered. She rushed upon stage. "Serpent that you are!" she cried. Though he shuddered at the cruel words, the love-light in his eyes neither faded, nor grew cold. "Dear," he murmured, tenderly, "If I'm a serpent, you're a snake charmer." But the audience, regarding the joke as old, hissed.—Washington Star. Delicate Point Settled. It has always been a moot point in Austria as to how an officer ought to salute a brother officer when he has a lady on his arm. This delicate point, however, has now been settled by the issue of an official army order. In future if the lady is taking the arm of the officer then he can, and must, give the salute with his left. But if, as a favorite custom is, the officer is taking the lady under the arm he has to disengage himself and salute regularly with his right. Useful Cow. London milkmen charged with selling poor milk are entitled to have the cow whose product is impugned milked in the presence of the magistrate in the case. But when this was done recently in the Stepney district it was ascertained that there was one cow which always produced poor milk and that when any milkman got into trouble he could always borrow that cow for the occasion. Only Six Out of Sixteen. "Well, another one of my babies is gone," said T. B. Stout, of Marle. "Alice got married to Robert Sheridan. That's seven married now and three dead. It sure seems lonesome to wife and me now with only six children left at home. But that's the way of the world. They're here to-day and gone to-morrow. — Magnum (Okla.) Sun-Monitor. Appropriate "I don't approve of slang," protested Mr. Stiffly. "Neither do I, always," said the youngest member of the firm, "but there are times when it's the only proper language to use?" "When, may I ask?" "Why, for instance: 'Wouldn't this weather freeze ye?'"—Detroit Free Press. Powerful Torpedo. The new torpedo of the United States navy is one of the most powerful sea weapons in existence. It will travel more than two and a quarter miles, or twice the range of the Whitehead torpedo, which it supersedes. The new missile is turbine driven. The government will purchase and construct 400 of these torpedoes at a cost of several millions. King Favors Jews. The London Jewish World states that King Carlos of Portugal, on his recent visit to England, was so impressed with the position of Jews there and by the services they rendered the country that he has stated his intention to have the Jewish religion recognized in Portugal. Massachusetts Highways. During the last 12 years approximately 622 miles of state highway have been constructed in Massachusetts. These roads have cost, approximately, $5,160,000. Of these highways about 90 per cent. are of the kind known as macadam roads, the remaining ten per cent. being of gravel. Need Water. Jean d'Orsay, discussing in the Paris Matin a proposition that swimming should be taught to Parisian school children, quotes a statistical return showing that the average number of baths taken a year by each person in France is four. Man's "Dead Line." Every man makes his own dead line. Some reach it at 35, some at 40, some at 50; some do not reach it at 80; some never reach it, because they never cease to grow.—Success Magazine. Getting It Down Fine Townsmen and Countrymen Largest Electric Plant Giant Exhumed. Planted in Gens "Why how's that Mary?" No Right to "American." Dog-Shearing Motor. Girl's Invention. Retort Courteous WASHINGTON GOSSIP AFTER PRESIDENT BOOSEVELT LEAVES OFFICE IN 1900. President and His Associates in Their Fondness for Athletics — The American Soldier in San Francisco. ASHINGTON.—Political prophets in Washington are trying to find a place for President Roosevelt after he goes out of office in 1909. One ingenious writer has predicted the election of Secretary of War Taft ASHINGTON.—Political prophets in Washington are trying to find a place for President Roosevelt after he goes out of office in 1909. One ingenious writer has predicted the election of Secretary of War Taft to the presidency, and declares that Theodore Roosevelt would be Mr. Taft's secretary of state. This arrangement has caused President Roosevelt considerable amusement and has excited the risibilities of men in public life generally. The most frequently expressed opinion in political circles is that Mr. Roosevelt is more likely to come to the senate from New York than he is to fill any other position. Senator Platt's term will expire on March 3, 1809, the date on which Mr. Roosevelt will cease to be president of the United States. Mr. Platt is not a candidate for reelection, and if Mr. Roosevelt enters the field it is admitted that no one will oppose him. The senate would be a congenial field after two terms in the White House. Some of the older members of the senate who have not had the most pleasant relations with Mr. Roosevelt as president are already grinning in anticipation of the fun they will have in hazing the new senator from New York. Those who know the president do not doubt that he will be able to take good care of himself when the hazing begins. After Mr. Roosevelt retires from the presidency even though he is elected a senator from New York it is believed that his plans contemplate a tour of the world. He could start at once and do this tour before the beginning of the regular session of congress following. It is admitted that no one, not even Grant, has received greater honors than would be accorded to Mr. Roosevelt by all the great foreign nations he would visit. His reputation as the great peacemaker of the world would insure him a triumphal tour. Martha Washington's Bible. T HERE was recently restored to its rightful owner one of the most interesting relics of colonial and revolutionary times. The long lost Bible of Martha Washington, which was taken from the home of the Lee family at Arlington during the civil war was a few days ago restored by G. W. Kendricks, of Philadelphia, to Miss Mary Custis Lee, daughter of Gen. Robert E. Lee, the commander of the confederacy. The wanderings of this old volume will never be known. Mr. Kendricks, who is a book collector, bought the Bible many years ago from a man named Stein. It was probably stolen, as were many other treasures from the Lee mansion, by the servants and soldiers, and pawned for a trifling sum by persons ignorant of its value. The book has been kept with great care and is in fine condition. Its black leather cover shows few scratches. A few pages are torn, but the ink is still unfaded, and many leaves and flowers pressed by members of the Lee family are still in it. The Bible was printed in London in 1702 by "Charles Bill and the Executrix of Thomas Newcomb, deceased, printers to the King's most excellent Majesty." It contains the "Order for Morning Prayer Throughout the Year," including the communion service, the articles of religion, the Old and New Testaments, with the Apocrypha, the metrical version of the Psalms and the table of kindred affinity. The Bible does not contain the record of the marriage of Martha Custis to George Washington. The earliest birth reported is that of Fannie Park Custis, in 1710. The marriage of Daniel Parke Custis to Martha Dandridge, afterward Martha Washington, is recorded as having occurred in 1750. Good Athletes. N PRESIDENT Roosevelt there are several men who can hold him level in certain lines of athletics, although the president has the reputation of being the greatest all-round athlete among public I THE MEN WITH THE NET THE MEN WITH THE NET men in Washington. He does not boast of particular skill in any sport except wrestling. In that he has quite a record. He is a very good rider, a good boxer, a fairly good shot, and a very fair tennis player. He gets most of his exercise, however, in wrestling and boxing, and if he cannot persuade any of his friends to stand up against him he will have some athletic instructor come to the White House and try a few rounds with him with the gloves. Two of them. Two cf his cabinet have fine athletic records. They are Attorney General Moody and Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf. Moody is one of the most enthusiastic baseball cranks in the country. When he was at college he was a crack player himself. He was captain of the Andover baseball team in 1872, and played with the 'Varsity nine at Harvard for four years. If he gets the opportunity he still likes to play the game, but just now he takes most of his exercise in horseback riding. Secretary Metcalf made quite a record as an carman on the Yale crew away back in 1875-6. When he went to California in 1880 he became a member of the Olympic club, of San Francisco. He was one of the crack boxers of the club, and at one time held the middleweight amateur championship of San Francisco for wrestling. He does not indulge in any of this violent exercise now, as he has not been in good health for some time, and he, like Moody, confines himself to riding and walking. First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock is one of the greatest athletes in public life. He has a fine record as a baseball player, but his specialty is boxing. He is more than six feet tall, very quick, and has an unusually long reach. Confidence Restored. HE United States army has won new laurels by the part it has played in San Francisco. The authorities at the war department, however, are of the opinion that it has about completed its work there. Secretary T Taft is opposed to the policy of retaining any number of troops in San Francisco engaged in the work of relief and restoration. He believes that these duties should be taken up by the citizens of San Francisco themselves. The longer the army stays there the more danger there is of conflict of authority between the municipal officials and the officers of the army. It is also felt that the people of San Francisco would be much more self-respecting if they are shouldered with the responsibility of maintaining order and relieving the suffering. The conduct of the army officers and men in the great disaster in San Francisco has done much to restore to the army the confidence and respect of the people, and particularly of members of congress. It had become the habit of some congressmen and senators on all occasions to decry the American soldier. When the news came of the wiping out of the Moros at Mount Dajo in the Philippines there was a renewal of the criticism of the army and an outcry against the brutality and cruelty of the soldiers. This has all been hushed. When the same soldier, because those stationed on the Pacific coast are of the same army that has occupied the Philippines, went into the burning city, rescued men, women and children, went hungry that others might eat, and neither slept nor rested night nor day there was nothing heard about the brutal soldiers. The employment of the army in this work was without warrant of law, but no violation of red tapeism ever met with so hearty approval or commanded so much respect in congressional and administration circles where the welfare of the soldier is supposed to be in charge. A New Fertilizer. ECRETARY WILSON's department of agriculture is constantly discovering something that is destined to be of benefit to the farmer. Just now the scientists in that department are somewhat excited over ECRETARY WILSON's department of agriculture is constantly discovering something that is destined to be of benefit to the farmer. Just now the scientists in that department are somewhat excited over the supposed discovery of a new supply of fertilizer which can be furnished cheaper than the same material has ever been before secured. Heretofore the whole supply of carbonate of potash fertilizer has come from Germany, but Dr. Cushman, of the roads' office in the agricultural department, believes that he has found something in this country that will completely supplant the German fertilizer. Last summer when Dr. Cushman was experimenting on some granite road material in his laboratory he extracted from some very finely powdered rock a large percentage of potash. He extracted this potash by electricity, but he concluded that as ground rock is very cheap, it might be worth while to try the experiment of letting the plants do their own extracting. He tried it on his own farm, and found that the powdered rock did actually act as a fertilizer. The commercial value of imported fertilizer is about $100 a ton. It is necessary in the tobacco fields and a number of other crops require it. The ground rock, on the other hand, can be produced for about three dollars a ton, and there is so much of it in the country that runs high in potash, and is available for use that the supply could never be cornered. It takes about twice as much of the ground rock to accomplish the same results as the imported fertilizer, but even then the difference in the price of $6 and $100 is evidently a great card in favor of the native material. The scientists at the agricultural department regard this as a very important discovery. Burmese Inch. The pulgat, a Burmese measurement, is the only foreign measure exactly corresponding to our inch. ON SUPERSTITIONS SCHOOLGIRLS DO NOT ESCAPE FASCINATION. Many Girls Still Obey Silly Traditions That Destroy One's Peace of Mind —Presenting Edged Tools, Spilling Salt and Thirteen at the Table —Some Superstitions Cause More Fun Than Fear—Illusions of the "Peter Pan" Sort Are Good for Schoolgirls—The Practical Fairies That Fight for One in Daily Life Are Order, Promptness, Obedience, Courage and Love. BY MARGARET E. SANGSTER BY MARGARET E. SANGSTER. Superstition is almost as old as the human race, and even schoolgirls do not entirely escape its fascination. No matter how strong most of us may be in our resistance to foolish fears and fancies, we have somewhere in the back of our minds little feelings about certain signs and we begin very early in life to shape our conduct by them. For instance, very few of us care to make a present to a friend of an edged tool. I know several otherwise sensible people who tell me that some of their most prized friendships have been cut in two because they gave or received a knife. I myself would not object to receiving a knife as a gift, whether it were intended for carving a roast, or dividing the leaves of a book. All sorts of knives from those of finely tempered steel, intended for the table, to dainty little pearl-handled affairs that may be carried in the pocketbook, appeal to me as particularly desirable possessions. Yet I know very few persons who do not like to add a bit of silver or copper to such an exchange, that it may seem to be a matter of barter and sale, rather than of gift-making. "Don't give Mabel a knife on her birthday," I heard Priscilla's mother gravely say, to her daughter, "for as surely as you do you and Mabel will quarrel." The same superstition about spoiling friendship clings to the spilling of salt on the tablecloth. It is held to be most unlucky to do this, and it is supposed that it forebodes friction between those who are sitting nearest the spilled salt. Of course, this superstition and the other date a long way back to those primitive times when men settled everything speedily by knife thrust or blow, so that knives were dreaded weapons instead of useful tools. This superstition harks back to the period when a man pulled off his glove in greeting a friend or neighbor in token that he had nothing concealed, and so gave the naked hand. The other about the salt has an oriental origin. In the tent of the Arab, though he might be a robber, there was hospitality for the wayfaring guest, and if the latter shared bread and salt with his host, his life and property were sacred. So you may easily read between the lines that salt is an emblem of friendship, and that its spilling signifies a breach of friendship. I should be sorry to think that the girls of to-day, who will be the women of to-morrow, were in the least under the bondage of edly traditions in which there is very little common sense. Why should anyone dread to pass under a ladder except for the reason that the ladder may fall? Why should the howling of a dog give one uneasiness or there be any meaning attached to the dropping of spoons and forks? Why do some people hesitate to sit down at the tables when the company numbers 13? If the family should happen to consist of father and mother and 11 children, would there always be one who had to wait for the second table? This latter superstition is supposed to recall the last supper of Jesus with His disciples, when one of the group proved to be a traitor. Nearly everything we do, say or think, strikes deep roots into the past, if we can find and trace them out. In my school days girls put themselves to an immense amount of trouble when walking on the street that they might avoid stepping on a crack in the pavement. It was sure to cause trouble in the schoolroom in the way of imperfect recitations and badly-drawn maps if one unfortunately touched a crack with the toe of her boot. Older persons were sometimes surprised at the erratic progress of children who were bending their energies to this careful sort of walking. A school friend of mine had a theory that nothing would prosper with Helen if she did not put her shoes at night in a particular spot, and set them precisely side by side. It took her a long time to get settled in bed, as she had to jump out a number of times in order to be sure that her shoes were standing exactly as they should to a hair's breadth. There used to be, too, a proverb regarding Indian givers. These were generous in making presents, but they regretted them afterwards and wanted them back, a sorry thing in itself and rather mean. Bargains once concluded should stand fast, as we all know. Some of us had delicious fears that we greatly enjoyed about passing a certain place in a forest not far from the school. Here there was a tumble-down cottage falling into ruins, the haunt of bats, rats and spiders. We scurried past it with frantic haste, lest something we knew not what should spring forth and seize us. You remember James Whitcomb Riley's poem with the line. "The goblins will catch you if you don't watch out." That was what we dreaded and yet we had great fun in running races past the enchanted coruer and eluding the witches and elves who were hilden behind those broken window panes Superstition of every kind is a sort of poetry. This is why unlettered races deal so much in beautiful folk lore. As we become learned in mathematics and science we cease to believe in fairies and elves. For my part, I am glad that a great throng of schoolgirls have gone to see the pretty drama of "Peter Pan." There are me illusions that never ought to be destroyed. Whether you agree with me or not, I must tell you that it does you no harm to believe in the fairies. Perhaps you may never have the good fortune that befall a dear little Irish maid who used to work in my kitchen. She told me in good faith that she had often seen the good people, as she called the fairies, dancing in the moonlight on a green knoll behind her father's house in the land across the sea. We so soon leave the morning mists and the poetry behind us that we refuse to see the beauty that is tucked away in myths and dreams. Study folk lore and you will be studying poetry, and a little poetry sweetens life's prose, and is like honey on one's bread. Your fairies, when you descend to the practical, will be named Order System, Promptness, Application, Obedience, Hope, Courage and Love. These are forever the good fairies who fight and conquer in the battles of life, and drive away the baleeful influences that menace our peace and usefulness, as we study, work and play. (Copyright, 1906, by Joseph B. Bowles.) INEXPENSIVE FROCKS. In the Summer One Can Get Up Very Fetching Dresses at Small Outlay of Money. One may buy such delectable summer fabrics at any price from ten cents to three dollars that it seems as if only a lack of taste can prevent even the most impecunious of summer girls from being a radiant vision in the coming season. We have seen a lawn freck made of ten-cent material which would do credit to the most fastidious of Dresden china shepherdesses—a lawn of white ground with at wide intervals a single pink rosebud and leaves. The pink is a soft, lovely shade, the leaves are of delicate green and the material wanes perfectly, as the buver discov- yelm JUST A FEW CENTS A YARD. ered by washing a sample before buying her frock. At 12½ cents there are other pretty lawns in small flower design or dot or interwoven circles, or in the very finest of flower stripes alternating with white stripes, along which pin dots of color are thickly set. Twenty-five cents opens up an embarrassment of choice — dimities, organelles, lawns, swisses. To be sure, one may find exquisite embroidered swisses running up in price to two or three-dollars, but there are very effective dotted swisses with printed flower design at 25 cents. Of the figured dimities we have spoken before, but they grow daintier and more desirable each week, with their tiny flower designs overruning the varied checks and stripes. Organdles, too, have followed suit, and though beautiful large designs are shown there are newer things which tend to large bar effects of white ground and small scattered single blossoms or sprays. Embroidered Pique Coatx. Embroidered pique coats are much worn by little children, and if you buy a good pique with a rather fine gord 't will launder and wear very well. One charming little coat that I saw recently had a wide shoulder cape with an embroidered scallop on the edge, and with several rows of large round dots worked above it. The turnover collar and cuffs were embroidered in the same manner. The best way to make the dots is to work them in the over and overstitch from side to side, and then, using the same stitch, work them from top to bottom. This pads them thoroughly, and makes them stand out most effectively. Handwork. Drawn work as a trimming for towels offers numerous possibilities to the woman who can do it well, and so does embroidery work. 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It is said that a candidate for parliament at the recent English elections, while justifying flogging in the army, remarked: "There is no necessary disgrace in being flogged. I was once flogged myself, and it was for telling the truth, too." "It seems to have cured ye," said a voice from the back of the hall. This story was also first told about Prof. Mahaffy, of Dublin, Father Healy, of Bray, making the retort. How About Defeat? Art has its charms for the illiterate. A copy of "The Winged Victory" was placed last summer in the library of the University of Rochester. A workman assisting in the operation surveyed the headless and armless status with interest. "An' what may ye call that fellow?' he asked. "That's the statue of 'Victory'," said the librarian. 'Victory is it?' said the man; begorra, I'd like to see the other fellow, thin." Needed Revision. A bill is before parliament for the revision of certain ancient Scottish laws. Among them are: "That na Scottishism bring in the realme ony Inglismen." "That all personis sall cum to Courts in sobry and quiet maner." "That na Inglisman have benefice within Scotland." Also the statute of "wapynaschawingis ridaris and gangaris throuh the center." Just as We Think. Of course there is no future for stale brains, or for a man who stands still and ceases to grow. He is old who thinks he is old, and useless who thinks he is useless. When a man has ceased to grow he begins to die, and many people are half dead at 50, not because of their age, but because of their mental attitude, because of the way they face life.—Success Magazine. Statues with Top-Hats. Some of the London newspapers are arguing over the number of statues with "top hats" there are in existence. One is a statue of the late President Krueger that never reached Pretoria and lies in a yard at Durban. Mrs. Krueger stipulated that the top of the hat should be left open so as to hold rainwater for the birds. McKinley's Optimism President McKinley once said: "Always peril, and always after them safety always darkness and clouds, but always shining through them the light and the sunshine; always cost and sacrifice, but always after them the fruition of liberty, education and civilization" Need No Rocking. In Alaska the papoose is placed in a kind of waving cradle, into which it is securely tied, the whole being fastened to a young sapling fir planted in the ground in a slanting direction; it moves up and down at the slightest provocation. In summer the baby is left for hours together outside. Got His Dates Mixed At a christening in the wilds of Missouri, while the minister was recording the event, he happened to say: "Let me see—isn't this the 27th?" "I should say not," retorted the indignant mother, "it's only the ninth."—Chicago Daily News. Prefer the Money "Richley's children are all quarreling over his estate." "Why? To see who'll get his valuable art collection?" "No; to see who won't get it."—Detroit Free Press. Speaking of Women "One peculiarity about the feminine sex seems to be the impossibility of discussing it with moderation; critics are either violently antagonistic or falsely complimentary," says Lady Violet Greville, in the London Graphic. Ambulance for Dogs The Bristol (Eng.) home for lost and starving dogs has provided an ambulance on cycle wheels for the conveyance of injured dogs to the institution. Sailor's Wish An English sailor on the battleship Albion expressed, when dying in port, a wish to be buried at sea. The Albion went to sea expressly to carry out the wish. Iron Ore in Sight The world has only 10,000,000,000 tons of iron ore available, and the supply is likely to run short inside of a century. No Trouble You can generally come to a square understanding with an honorable man. Siam was a cotton producing country 2,500 years ago. Copper Consumption. It takes 40,000 tons of copper a month to satisfy home and foreign demands. 1 FRENCH INDUSTRIAL ARTS. The Application of Higher Training to Trade Is Everywhere Apparent. Consul Goldschmidt, of Nantes, contributes an extended article on industrial art education in France and its influence upon French industries. He says in part: "There are at present in France, aside from the national art schools, 300 provincial and municipal schools of fine arts, which are free to young men and women. While leaving to each school the development of the line of art suited to local needs, the state gives direction by annual visits of inspectors of drawing. The application to trade is practical and complete. The 'administration of fine arts' selects and sends the greater part of the models useful to instruction, gives prizes, scholarships, purses and encouragement to pupils who have distinguished themselves during their course of studies. The influence of artistic training upon the industries of France is paramount, and the ordinary observer is struck at once when examining an article in the French shops of home manufacture of its superiority over similar goods made in other countries. If one visits an art gallery or a museum in France on Sunday, the great interest of the working people may be wiltnessed in the arts and sciences. A conversation with these workers reveals a general interest of the masses in matters of art and its general application." CATHEDRAL IN ICE AT SEA Marvelous Spectacle Witnessed by Sailors Off the Bank of Newfoundland. An iceberg that resembled a huge cathedral dazzled the passengers of the Scandinavian-American steamship Hellig Olav when that vessel was passing the Bank of Newfoundland recently, reports the New York American. The Hellig Olav at the time was cutting her way through a calm sea under a cloudless sky. The sun shining on the domes, spires and pinnacles of the iceberg rendered it a marvelous spectacle. It appeared off the starboard bow, not more than a mile away. It was fully 200 feet long, but the main body of the great mass of crystal was not more than 50 feet high. Above this rose what resembled a dome of ice, what might be termed the roof of the berg. There were scores of spires and needle-like points pointing upward. So greatly did the form of the berg resemble a cathedral that one passenger remarked that he almost expected to hear the chimes sound. The berg reflecting the rays of the setting sun in a thousand glittering points remained in sight until nightfall, fading astern to a small dot that was brought into relief through marine glasses. ROMANS AS SHOW GOERS. Something of Interest for Modern Lovers of the Drama to Ponder. Just how the ancient Romans went to the theater and what kind of shows were billed in the days of Augustus and Nero was explained by Prof. Walton B. McDaniel in a free public lecture at the University Museum of Science and Art yesterday afternoon. The audience heard with some surprise that the political lights of Rome, the senators, got the choice seats, the aristocrats sat next, then came the husbands and wives and last of all, way up in the "peanut" gallery, sat the women who came without escorts. The lecturer also told that married men got better seats than single men and that boys were seated under the view of their pedagogues. In describing the big theater built by Pompey the Great he started his hearers by declaring that in the fine art of handling the masses "Dick" Croker was a child compared to the late Pompey. The lecture was illustrated with numerous lantern slides. SAXONY TRAINS OFFICIALS Practical Methods Employed in Germany to Give Leaders Educational Training. Consul Harris, of Chemnitz, develops another of the great practical methods Germany is using to give her future helmsmen the most thorough educational training. He writes: "A number of young assessors, who have practically completed their law studies, have been delegated to spend from six months to a year in some of the large business and manufacturing establishments in Chemnitz, Leipzig and Plauen. The manufacturers are satisfied at the step and gladly welcome the young men, for the reason that they are interested directly and indirectly in improving the state service, so that affairs pertaining to trade and industries will receive more appreciative attention in the future. My informant has one of these young men in his office now. His duties are to learn the routine of trade work. The methods of manufacture will be taken up later on, and thereafter the manner in which goods are exported to foreign countries." Sidewalks of France Huge stone slabs suitable for sidewalk construction are oddly encountered in France, and asphalt walks are equally rare. The popular material is a cement block, which is cheap, durable and satisfactory. These blocks are made in a variety of shapes, and colors, and in their more expensive forms are much used in interior work. WOMEN WHO LIKE TO STAND Street Car Conductor Says They Do It to Keep Their Clothes Unwrinkled. By the time the car, reached Fortish street there were no fewer than a dozen vacant seats, but the girl in the new tailor-made gown refused to avail herself of their hospitality, relates the New York Press. The messenger boy pointed them out to her. So did the woman in blue and the man with the red beard, but to all invitations to make herself comfortable the tailored girl said: "No, I thank you. I get off soon," and continued to lurch backward and forward in the middle of the car. The conductor watched her grimly. "I could have told those folks it was no use to try to make that girl sit down," he said to a passenger on the platform. "She never does. I used to try to get her to rest herself for a minute or two, just for a change, but I never could do it. She has been riding in my car pretty regularly for about a year, and no matter whether the passengers are many or few seldom have I seen her sit down. I used to wonder why she chose to stand up and flop around that way, but I have come to the conclusion that she does it because her clothes fit so well. "I have seen lots of other people with the same trick. When I find a woman who insists upon standing in a car where there are vacant seats, I look at her clothes, and it turns out, nine times in ten that she has a good figure and a dress that wouldn't show a wrinkle under a microscope." OLDEST BODY OF HUMAN. Remains of a Man Who Is Thought to Have Lived at Least 5,000 B. C. The oldest body of any human being now reposes in the Egyptian gallery of the British museum, says the American Antiquarian. It is the body of a man who was buried in a shallow grave hollowed out of the sandstone on the west bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt. This man must have hunted along the banks of the Nile before the time of the earliest mummied king which the museum possesses—before the time of Menes, who was supposed to have ruled Egypt at least 5,000 B. C. There were previous to that time two prehistoric races, one the conquerors, and the other the conquered, from which sprang the Egyptian race of the earliest dynasties. It is with these remote stocks that this man has to do. Considering the condition in which he was found, it is evident that he was associated with the late period of the new stone age of Egypt. He was buried in a characteristic neolithic grave, with his neolithic pots and instruments of flint about him. There is, of course, no inscription of any kind on the pots, knives or grave, all having been made long before the invention of any written language. SKILL IN TYPEWRITING. Speed That Exceeds That of Many of the Most Expert Stenographers. The astonishing dexterity which the modern virtuosi of the typewriter possess was shown in the Chicago contest in which the winner wrote 4,627 words in 30 minutes, an average speed of 154 words a minute, says the Springfield Republican. This is a brisk pace even for shorthand work, and many professional stenographers have worked years without attaining a 150-word speed. But the character of the test makes a great difference, for it is one thing to rattle off a repeated sentence on a memorized passage and quite another to deal with new matter, especially if the vocabulary is not very simple. There are many kinds of type writing where the fastest expert would have to feel his way along at a paltry 40 words a minute or so. It must be remembered, too, that the second half-hour must be slower than the first, and the second hour slower still. Racing speeds must not be taken as a basis for steady work. Moreover, the matter of accuracy is even more important than that of speed. There should have been a special medal for the young woman who, though she finished but fourth, made only 52 errors in 4,085 words. Valuable Glass When is glass worth more than gold? When it is the 'ense of a microscope. The record increase in value of the manufactured article over the raw material is probably made by this variety of glass, which multiplies itself 50,000,000 times. The front lens of a micro-objective costing about $5 weighs no more than about .0017 of a gramme, hence the value of such lenses to the weight of a kilogramme would be about $3,000,000. The cost of making this weight of glass is three to six cents, and thus when worked up into the shape of a lens the glass has increased in value about 50,000,000 times. His Periodical They stood on the old porch watching the red full moon climbing over the water. "Dear me!" said the girl. "I wonder why the moon is always redder when it is full." "Sh'!" whispered the tall young chap at her side. "That is just the man in the moon's nose that we see." -Columbus Dispatch- Lengthy Painting When the effects of the Olympia, London, were sold by auction the other day, the auctioneer could get for a panorama of the Mediterranean, a mfi' long, which had cost more than $25. 000, an offer of only $105. 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 318-320 Reaper Block CLARK AND WASHINGTON STS. CHICAGO. A. D. 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The Orange Crop. Last year's production of oranges in this country was 10,000,000 boxes, or probably 1,600,000,000 oranges. That is an allowance of 20 to each inhabitant. Mistakes of Matrimony. Many a man who thinks he is marrying an angel may find that she is equipped with a pair of asbestos wings a few months later. Silent and Noisy Letters. Reform our spelling. Cut out the silent letters. Then cut out the ones that make a noise. After that we can have some peace.—N. Y. Mail. Keeping Young. As long as the heart is young and the thought is youthful, old age cannot touch you—Success Magazine. Not Necessary. Mr. Will Crooks, M. P., speaking at East Ham, said the labor party did not spell "Empire" with a big "H." Britain's Camels. The British government owns more than 25,000 camels. HILLMAN'S STATE & WASHINGTON STS. 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