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MAYOR EDWARDF. DUNNE Believes In the Future Possibilities Of the Afro-American Race HIS INTERVIEW ON THE "RACE PROBLEM," IN THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE OF FEB. 15, 1903. REPRODUCED IN FULL FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPARING IT WITH THE HOSTILE VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY FRED A. BUSSE IN RELATION TO THE CIVIL AND POLITICAL STATUS OF THE NEGRO. Vol. XII MAYOR EDWAR Believes In the Future Of the HIS INTERVIEW ON THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE OF REPRODUCED IN FULL FOR PARING IT WITH THE TAINED BY FRED A. BU CIVIL AND POLITICAL Much has been said lately by some of the ignorant and narrow minded Negro Republican politicians, to the effect that Mayor Dunne, has never had anything to say in favor of the Negro, and his manhood rights, except when he is seeking his vote or thinking of running for some kind of office; but this is untrue, and it is not out of place to state right now that, in June 1903, Edward F. Dunne, was re-elected Judge of the Circour Court, receiving a larger number of votes than any other candidate, at that time he was not thinking of becoming a candidate for Mayor of Chicago, so it must be perfectly apparent to all fair minded people, that he was not moved by selfish motives, when he gave forth the following interview on the "Race Problem," which appeared in the columns of the Chicago Tribune, Feb. 15, 1903, when he boldly declared that: "I believe in the Negro. I do not believe that he has progressed backward, as the paradox, has been put. He has been held back by race prejudice, which has placed every possible obstacle in his way. That he has survived these hindrances and advanced as far as he has, is proof that his case is far from hopeless, as some affect to see it. "You cannot argue the Colored question on reason. It is bound about by too much prejudice. But, give the Colored man the encouragement and assistance to advance, and I believe he is certain to command that respect which must be the aggressive factor in allying the race prejudice that grips the South. "That same aversion is with us here in the North. The Colored man is by no means given the opportunities which he merits. Is there any demand for the young Colored woman of education who seeks even the position of typewriter? Is there any tendency to give employment to young Colored men of ability as book-keepers or responsible posts which might pave the way to future advancement? No! We are beset by the same prejudice." "Why, if our children come home from school and say that a Colored pupil has been given the adjoining desk, there is usually a request to the teacher to effect a change. It is the same story here as in the South, except that the great population of blacks there emphasize conditions. "The Negro will solve his own salvation as we aid him. We should spend our prosperity and plenty to give him every possible facility for education and mental and moral advancement. He needs moral support to develop his moral character—a development which is as essential, even more so, as that he should learn to read and write and cipher. "We need to extend a plenty of charity to the black man. If this is done he will work out his own problem. When he has advanced until he claims our support and assistance through sheer ability and energy, then we will no longer have a race problem here so far as the black man is concerned. "Statements of public men who affect to see bloodshed and race wars in the future are, to my mind, ab- surd. Such talk does not aid to solve this pressing question. It retards and hinders and is stirring up further obstacles in the South. Passion, force, and haste will never make for a settlement of this question. Above everything, keep politics out of it." This interiew proves the kind of metal that is in Mayor Dunne that he is fair and liberal minded, that he believes in giving all men, regardless of their color or nationality and even break in their struggle for existence. While on the other hand, it is a well known fact, that Fred A. Busse his Republican opponent, has for a long time, entertained and publicly expressed, hostile and antagonistic views as to the best interest of the Negro. In many ways Mr. Busse, has let it be known, that he has never entertained a very high opinion of his Colored brother and that he honestly believes at all times the Negro should be kept in inferior positions in the public service, and that white men, should always occupy, front eats at the political pie counter. As stated before in these columns, that nothing will be said in them touching upon the private character of Mr. Busse, and our chief contention with him is, that he is too narrow constructed, and too full of prejudice against certain classes of people, on account of their color, to become Mayor of Chicago. And if the Colored people believe in justice and fairness, and are in favor of rendering full credit, unto every man, who has the courage to contend for their civil and political rights, they will record their votes, in favor of re-electing Edward F. Dunne Mayor, of this, the Queen City of the middle west. WHAT MAYOR DUNNE HAS DONE. Appointed a Negro Captain of Fire Company. 1. Reduced the price of gas. 2. Reduced the price of water. 3. Reduced the price of electric light. 4. Reduced telephone charges. 5. Stopped the use of short-weight measures. 6. Stopped the sale of unwholesome foods. 7. Enforced the building laws against rich as well as poor. 8. Dug up and enforced payment of Two millions in back taxes. 9. Killed the 99-year claims of traction companies. 10. Obtained a referendum for the people on the traction ordinances. 11. City's credit best in its history. 12. Openly refused to approve of and publicly condemned the appearance of Ben Tillman in Chicago. ALDERMAN P. J. O'CONNELL WILL BE RETURNED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE 31ST WARD. Among the many honest members of the City Council none of them exceeds Alderman P. J. O'Connell in those qualifications which go to make up an honorable man, and a worthy City Father in every respect. Alderman O'Connell has for the past four years, been weighed in the scales and not found wanting and as he has always proven himself a stunner friend of the Afro-American HEW TO THE LINE. CHICAGO, MARCH 30, 1907. EDWARD F. DUNNE, The Next Mayor of Chicago. THE RECORDS OF EDWARD F. DUNNE AND FRED A. BUSSE COMPARED ON THE NEGRO QUESTION. AN ADDRESS PROMULGATED BY THE COLORED MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON LITERATURE IN THE INTERST OF MAYOR DUNNE. REASONS WHY COLORED MEN SHOULD VOTE FOR DUNNE FOR MAYOR. The following address has been sent broadcast over Chicago by the Colored Committee in charge of sending forth literature in the interest of Mayor Dunne, and it should be carefully read, so that the Colored voters can, without any trouble, explain the reasons why Edward F. Dunne should be re-elected Mayor of Chicago. (1) Because he was a fair judge. When Judge he always gave the Negro a fair deal. He freed a Colored woman because he thought a jury had unfairly convicted her. (2) Because he is opposed to separate schools. (3) Because he appointed a Colored man on the Charter Committee after Governor Deneen refused to do so. (4) Because he refused to preside at Tillman's meeting (5) Because he has appointed a Negro captain of a fire company. Reasons for Not Voting for Busse. (1) Because Busse is a "Nterview in the Record-Herald. (2) Because Busse's first of man from a position of honor and (3) Because Busse removed window at Armour station and p (4) Because Busse said in soldiers had their encampment a tired to see a "Nigger" in uniform (5) Because Busse has ree ployees in the Post Office. (6) Because Busse never d learned they were on earth yeste (1) Because Busse is a "Nigger hater," as shown by his interview in the Record-Herald, June 24th, 1906. (2) Because Busse's first official act was to remove a Colored man from a position of honor and put a white man in his place. (3) Because Busse removed a Negro Stamp Clerk from the window at Armour station and put a white man in his place. (4) Because Busse said in Springfield when the Colored soldiers had their encampment a few years ago that it made him tired to see a "Nigger" in uniform. (5) Because Busse has reduced the number of Negro employees in the Post Office. (6) Because Busse never did anything for Negroes and just learned they were on earth yesterday. race, it is almost useless to state, that there are many Afro-American voters in the 31st ward, who will again assist to return him to the City Council. RICHARD T. CAESAR APPOINTED CAPTAIN OF ENGINE COMPANY 21. Last Saturday Richard T. Caesar was appointed Captain of Engine Company 21, by Mayor Edward F. Dunne. He is the first Colored man to be selected for a position of that kind in Chicago. He has been a member of the Fire Department since 1884. Captain Caesar deserves to be congratulated on his deserved promotion and it goes without saying, that he and his Colored Firemen will give a good account of themselves at all the big fires in Chicago. bagger hater," as shown by his in- tune 24th, 1906. Official act was to remove a Colored. I put a white man in his place. a Negro Stamp Clerk from the but a white man in his place. in Springfield when the Colored few years ago that it made him.uced the number of Negro em- and anything for Negroes and just rday. MASS MEETING, SATURDAY MARCH 30. At Rosalie Hall 57th and Jefferson ave, His honor Mayor Edward F. Dunne will be their at 10 p. m. without fall. Ladies are envited and entertainment free. Each lady will be given a souvenir. The University students will assist in making this a grand affair committee, L. W. Washington, chairman; W. D. Neighbors, sec.; B. G. Brooks, Al. Rombean, Mr. Lacey, Noah D. Thompson, Geo. Bridgewater, Chas. Hunter, J. J. Smith. William L. O'Connell, the able and estute manager of Mayor Dunne's campaign predicts his re-election by a handsome majority. THE LILY WHITE LEADERS Of the Republican Party Under the Direction of Roy O. West DEFEATED F. L. BARNETT FOR JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT. THE REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPERS WHICH ASSISTED TO RAISE THE RACE ISSUE IN THE LAST CAMPIAGN WANT ALL THE COLORED VOTERS TO ASSIST TO ELECT A NEGRO HATER MAYOR OF CHICAGO. NEGRO DEMOCRACY IN CHICAGO By E. Franklin Morrow, Ex-Business Agent of Colored Waiters' Local 500. When the smoke of the campaign of 1906 disappeared from the political clouds, the election returns unmistakably showed, that F. L. Barnett was elected as one of the judges of the new municipal court. As soon as this fact was discovered, The Chicago Evening Post, and all the other Republican newspapers in this city, which had referred to him during the campaign, as F. L. Barnett, the "Negro candidate," but were very careful not to referee to Harry Olson as the Swede candidate, James C. Dooley, the Irish candidate, Theodore C. Mayer, the Dutch candidate and so on. These papers all set up a loud howl, that "it would never do to have a "Nigger," Republican judge in Chicago, and Mr. Barnett's majority of more than 500 over his nearest Democratic competitor, melted away, like a large snow ball, under the rays of the sun, the hottest day of July. This wonderful shifting of votes, in Mr. Barnett's case was accomplished some way or other, by Republican election officials, who had been instructed shortly after he was nominated, how to cut the life out of him, and at the same time retain the "Nigger vote for the Grand Old Party, and by We, the unedsigned, having read the foregoing booklet on Negro Democracy, by E. Franklin Morrow, of Knoxville, Tennessee, find that the questions therein discussed are concisely and ably presented; that it is a work of value, and believe it to point out the proper course for the Colored voters to adopt. Wm. L. O'Connell, Edward F. Dunne, John P. Tansey, John E. Traeger, F. W. Blocki, Thomas F. Little, Wm. E. Dever, R. C. Sullivan, Guy Cramer, Joseph Friedman, M. E. Hunt, John Fitzpatrick, W. H. Clark, Patrick White, Nicholas Fitzgerald, E. F. Brennan, Joseph Strauss, Thomas Gallagher, E. R. Diederich, John Downey, John A. Foote, Leon Hornstein. Lest we forget.—The Colored people are apt to forget. Our very existence and political future, locally as well as nationally, seem to be so involved that I am compelled to state why we are forced to bear all kinds of unjust consideration from all sides, which keeps us in a perpetual terror as to what is required of us as a part of the people. "I will always be a Republican," cries one Colored voter. "I would not vote the Democratic ticket," exclaims another. Such set views, without a fair consideration or thought, is the cause that compels us to have to fight so hard for our every common right; and in spite of these set views we are being governed and "soft-soaped," by the Republican party with a certain absolu- No. 26 WHITE LEADERS Party Under ction of Roy O. West T FOR JUDGE OF THE MU PAPERS WHICH ASSISTED ISSUE IN THE LAST CAM- COLORED VOTERS TO AS- RO HATER MAYOR OF CHI- transfering, almost a thousand votes from his column into the column of Thomas B. Lantry, Mr. Barnett was defrauded out of his judgeship, while several thousand votes was added onto the other 26. Republican candidates, over and above the Police returns. Even Roy O. West, chairman of the Republican State committee of Illinois the Monday morning before the election, through the columns of the Republican Daily newspapers, urged the Republican voters that if they did not want to vote for Mr. Barnett, not to scatter their votes on two Democratic candidates, but to center them on one, and then, the party would only run the risk of losing one judge. The voters in the strong Republican wards, adhered to the advice, of Roy O. West, and Mr. Barnett, got it in the neck, and now this same Roy O. West, the cold-hearted and the chief leader of the lily White Republicans, and the same newspapers, which referred to him as the Negro candidate, wants Mr. Barnett to make speeches, in behalf of the Republican ticket, and all the Colored people, to shout and vote for a man for Mayor of Chicago, who seemingly, assumes the position, that "Niggers," have no rights that white men are bound to respect. ACY IN CHICAGO business Agent of Colored Waiters' 1509. tism that has taught us that our hopes as a part of this great free people are not being realized and will not be so long as the Colored people remain slaves to the Republican part. Before the facts manifested themselves, for a Negro even to attempt to prove to Negro voters that Negro Democracy is essential to obtain fair consideration in politics would have been called crazy, but, thanks to the Colored men who have the advantage of education, their eyes are open and they are grasping Democracy in all of its truest forms. A local campaign committee of prominent Colored men espouse the cause of Decocracy and is as follows: Rev A. J. Carey, Dr. W. A. Richardson, Dr. Charles E. Bentley, Alfred Anderson, Prof. Wm Emanuel, Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, Charley Lett, Noah D. Thompson, Enoch Cooper, Frank Hamilton, Geo. W. Henderson, Fred. Slaughter, Wm. J. Wickes, D. R. Wilkins, Chas. L. Webb, Jesse Binga, Eulus Ware, William Weller, Geo. Gray, Daniel Scott, John Smith, Jos. L. Hudlin, Isaac Barfield, Sandy W. Trice, John H. Coleman, L. W. Washington, Dr. D. H. Anderson, Weland Grayson, Geo. Townsend, Rev. J. F. Thomas, E. J. Smith, Joe Thomas, Sam. Thompson, E. Franklin Morrow, Dr. Willaim E. Mackey, C. J. Waring, J. C. Turner, James Tuppins, Arthur Codozoe, Mose D. Wiley, E. G. Alexander, Kemper Harreld, E. E. Wilson, Paul Herron, W. G. Anderson, Frank (Continued on page $.) THE BROAD AX. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. 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A SHOCK TO HIS CHICAGO FRIENDS TO HIS CHICAGO FRIENDS. Julius W. Fields, one of Denver Colerado's leading young men, died quits sudden Tuesday March, 19th at the residence of his mother. Mr. Fields, was active in all movements concerning the race. He was one of the first if not the first Colored man to work in the Registrar Department of the Denver Post Office; and he was highly respected by all who knew him. Above all, he was a devoted son: His manner towards all was admired. He was the leading spirit of all social affairs. He was a musician and a member of a mandolin orchestra and a Director of the Citizens Investment Company. Julius had a host of friends in Chicago where he so often spent his vacation; and they all mourn his death. It is sad that such an ambitions young man should be called on just when he begins to realize what life means to sign the death roll: But since the Almighty does all things well we can but say well done thy good and faithful servant; may you rest in peace.—"A." ALD. FRANK I. BENNETT. Chairman Finance Committee of the City Council, a warm friend of the Afro-American race who has been indorsed for re-election by the Municipal Voters League. Alderman Frank I. Bennett, of the 7th ward, has in the past, been a prominent and conspicuous member of the City Council. He is serving at the present time, as chairman of the Finance committee of that body. A position which he has been chosen to, for three times in succession and the labors in connection with that responsible chairmanship, are sufficient to tax, the brain of the shrewdest and the keenest business man, that can be brought forth, in any part of the world. In all of his Aldermanic career, Alderman Bennett, has ever stood and championed every proposition for the benefit of the people and add to the undying glory of Chicago. It was he who so successfully, planned and carried out, Chicago Day, at the Worlds Fair at St. Louis, in 1904. Aside from his duties as chairman of the Finance committee of the City Council, Alderman Bennett is engaged, in the Real Estate business on the eighth floor of the Chamber of Commerce Building, and when his Colored constituents, call on him, they receive the same courteous consideration as men of other races, and he is one of the few men who honestly believe, that a Colored man can be a real gentleman, and as, we have never been known, to go back on a true friend, be he white or black, Democrat or Republican. Therefore, these are some of the reasons why we favor the re-election of Alderman Bennett to the City Council. The "Leland Giants" will be managed this season and captained by Andrew Foster, and Frank C. Leland, and not by Harry Woods. [Name not provided] ALDERMAN GEORGE F. HARDING. Member of Streets and Alleys South, sition in the Second Ward to succeed the City Council, who has no oppoElections and Printing Committees of himself in that body. Two years ago, Alderman George F. Harding made his first plunge, into politics in the 2nd ward, and after going through one of the hardest fought political contests in this city in the spring of 1905, he came out the victor. Second Ward, so faithfully, that the Republican leaders knew full well that it would be useless for them to bring forth anyone, to pit against him and the leaders of the Democratic party and the rank and file among th At that time, many evil minded persons, claimed, that he was so full of race prejudice that he would not rent his houses to Colored people. This assertion was knocked galla west, for it was proven at that time, that Mr. Harding, had a number of Colored people, living in his houses, which were well located on prominent thoroughfares, and that Attorney William L. Martin at that time and still, occupies a suite of offices in his building 155 Washington street, and in this respect Alderman Harding is no respector of persons and worthy Afro-Americans, are always kindly greeted by him when they call, either at his home or office and he is willing to go a long ways to turn a good trick for them. Since becoming a member of the City Council, Alderman Harding, has served all the people residing in the [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. ALD. WILLIAM E. DEVER. William E. Dever, candidate for Judge of the Superior Court to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Gary, was born at Woburn, Mass., in 1862. He was educated in the public schools of that city. He came to Chicago in 1887. He has been a resident of Chicago for twenty years, and has represented the 17th Ward in the city council for six years. He is now chairman of the judiciary committee of that body, and is a member of the local transportation committee and other committees. During his term in the council he has always been supported by practically all of the press, and is regarded as a leader in that body. He is a member of several social and benevolent organizations, among the being the National Union, Knights of the Maccabees, and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Dever was admitted to the bar in 1890 and has been in the general practice of law ever since. His offices are at Room 50, 70 La Salle street. He is married and lives with his family at 225 West Chicago avenue. Alderman Dever, has always been friendly to Afro-Americans In 1002, he was selected by Mayor Carter H. Harrison to represent the City Council Second Ward, so faithfully, that the Republican leaders knew full well, that it would be useless for them to bring forth anyone, to pit against him and the leaders of the Democratic party and the rank and file among the Democrats, liked him so well, that they would not permit, any Democratic candidate to be nominated; to make the race against him. This speaks, volumes for Alderman Harding who is a strong advocate of Municipal Ownership, and he will continue to uphold the hands of Mayor Dunne in the City Council. In concluding, it can be honestly said, that at all times, Alderman Harding conducts himself in no swaggering manner; that he is a graduate of Harvard College, also a graduate of the Phillips Exter, of New Hampshire, and that is one of the reasons why he is a gentleman of high and splendid intellectual attainments. Alderman Harding is happily married, and resides with his family in a beautiful home at 2536 Indiana ave. at the Exposition, which was held at the First Regiment Armory. He gladly attended the Exposition, and freely mingled with the Colored people, and delivered several speeches imparting sound advice to them. That he also contributed his own money to the Exposition to help to make it a success It will also be recalled, that a few days after the county election last fall, some of the lily White Republicans, wanted Alderman Dever, to join in the scheme, to cheat F. L. Barnett, out of his election as Judge of the Municipal Court. Alderman Dever promptly declined to do so; saying, that "he honestly believed, that Mr. Barnett was fairly elected, that he had nothing belonging to him, that he was not in favor of stirring up so much race prejudice, that Mr. Barnett had already been abused too much and stabbed too many times, while passing through the house of his supposed Republican friends." These words came from the heart of Alderman Dever, without any doubt about it, and for his many stand at that time, in favor of right and justice, should entitle him, to receive the vote of every Colored man, in his race for Judge of the Superior Court. CHIPS Mr. A. J. Clay, 2337 Dearborn street, is on the sick list this week. Mr. Geo. Kelly, 4526 St. Lawrence avenue, is confined to his home with la grippe. After a very pleasant visit of six weeks at Hot Springs, Ark., Mrs. Clara Bell Barley returned to her home, 4157 Ellis avenue, Friday. F. L. McGhee, of St. Paul, Minnesota, was elected at the last meeting of the Board of Directors of the Appomattox, Club, an honorary member, of the club. Davidd Knighten, is doing more real practical work, in assisting to reelect Mayor Edward F. Dunne, than any other Afro-American Democrat in the second ward. Mr. W. R. Sobers, 5606 Lake avenue, entertained a small party of friends at dinner Monday evening in honor of Dr. George C. Hall, who is leaving his Hyde Park residence for a home nearer his office. Booker T. Washington will lecture at Olivet Baptist Church Friday evening April 5, under the auspices of the Ministers, Deacons Conference. Admission 25c. After the conclusion of his lecture a banquet will be tendered hi mat the church at 50c per plate. George J. Terrell who is one of the most valuable assistants in the Democratic Headquarters, 124 La Salle street, and who has a strong following in the 30th ward is putting in many good licks, in favor of the re-election of Mayor Edward Dunne. Rev. Mary Lark-Hill, pastor of Queen Esther Msision, 5252 Dearborn street, has just had a baptismal pool constructed in her church, and on Easter Sunday many converts will be baptised and received into full fellowship in the church. Doctor A. Wilberforce Williams President of the Black Diamond Development Company, who is not looking for any political job, is doing everything in his power, to assist, to re-elect Edward F. Dunne as mayor of "Greater Chicago." Mrs. Moses Ratcliff, 4850 Dearborn street, gave a farewell surprise to Rev. R. L. Dickerson Tuesday evening, late pastor of St. Mark church 47th and State streets who has been transferred to Louisville, Ky. Many freinds of Rev. Dickerson were present on the occasion to bid him farewell. Tuesday evening a Republican mass meeting was held at William's Hall, 4838 Armour ave. The meeting was addressed by State Senator P. J. McShane, Congressman Wharton, Edward H. Wright, Alderman John Burns, Thomas J. Healy, B. F. Moseley and F. L. Barnett. A. L. Williams, the influential leader among the Afro-Americans in Hyde Park, is doing some mighty good work in behalf of Alderman Frank L. Bennett, who is a tried and true friend of worthy Afro-Americans and who will be returned to the City Council from the 7th ward. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hill, 3142 Dearborn street celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary Wednesday vening March 27th. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are formerly of Memphis, Teen. They received a large number of beautiful gifts from their many friends. A beautiful China set was sent them by Mr. A. Schneider Mr. Hills employee. Mr. Will Haskins was master of cereomnies. A large number of our intelligent yong men who do not have to depend upon political positions for sustanance, will organize an "independent voters league" for the purpose of gaining support for "the best" political candidates regardless of party or creed. These young men are hard at work now trying to throw every vote possible to Mayor Dunne whom they consider the best candidate in this mayoralty contest. Best morally—best intellectually and best officially. If this contest was for a manager of a coal yard instead of for a mayor of the second largest city in the country these young men might support Fred. A. Busse. The Baptist Foreign Mission Board, located at Louisville, Ky., through its Secretary, Rev. L. G.Jordan is making the most stupendous effort it has ever made to raise Ten Thousand Dollars for Foreign missions on Easter Sunday. This is their eleventh annual Foreign Mission Rally. It seems but fair that the Board should expect and receive the united support of the churches in the denomination. Next Sunday is the great battle day for Foreign Missions among Negro Baptists throughout this country. We learn that their missions and churches in Africa, South America, the West Indies and their only little mission in Russia, will take part in this rally.—" [Name not visible in the image] ALDERMAN JOHN BURNS. Continues to put up a lively fight 30th ward, and his friends feel that Alderman John Burns who has represented the 30th Ward in the City Council for the past four years, has made a good efficient alderman. He has a splendid record in the City Council, commanding a strong position in that body and has the confidence and respect of every member of the council. He has also the good will of a Mayor Edward F. Dunne and every member of his cabinet. He has been a member of the following committees: Finance, Streets & Alleys South, Schools, Buildings, Health & Printing. He has treated all people alike regardless of their political affiliations, creed or color. Owing to his influence in the council and as a member of the Finance Committee he has had appropriated for the 30th Ward $130,000 for improving the water service of the ward, has increased the street and alley cleaning appropriations and has secured $20,000 for a Public Bath House which is now under construction in the ward. He has been a friend of the working man and has been instrumental in getting higher wages for the city employees. He is highly respected by the property owners and all the people Black Diamond Development Company's Manager Returns from Kansas Field Fred A. Westcott, manager of the Black Diamond Development Company has just returned from the Kansas oil and gas field after having spent several days looking over the interests of the company. His report to the Board of Directors upon his return will be interesting and pleasing to every stockholder in the company. The report shows the completion of the connecting up of Black Diamond Development Company's 5 wells to their pipe line, which is now completed to the Bangert farm, including the bearing of the pipe, the installation of two large automatic drips. Chairman of Special Assessment and General Taxation Committee of the City Council, who will be returned to that body from the 14th Ward April 2. 1910 Alderman Daniel V. Harkin, was first elected to the City Council, from the 14th ward four years ago, and to his everlasting credit it can be said that he has deported himself like a true City Father. He is a member of the Judiciary committee, and chairman of the Special Assessment and ALD. DAN V. HARKIN. for re-election to the Council in the he will make a successful race. residing in the 30th ward. He has the indorsement of the united Republican organization, a large percentage of the Democrats, the Municipal Voters' League and the followings newspapers: Chicago Tribune, Chicago Record-Herald, Chicago Daily News, Chicago Chronicle, Chicago Inter Ocean, Chicago Journal, Chicago Post, Chicago Daily Sun, and several smaller newspapers. With the good record of Alderman Burns—his activity in the council and the good work he has done for the 30th Ward, he is deserving of the support of all citizens of the ward regardless of their party affiliations and it would be a mistake should he not be re-elected to succeed himself. In conclusion it can also be said that Alderman Burns is highly indorsed for re-election to the City Council by Revs. Fathers M. J. Dorney and Edward A. Kelly, and with these popular and influential divines, who are much beloved by all the people in the Town of Lake beseech ing the voters to rally to his support, it is almost a ten to one shot that, Alderman Burns will be returned to the City Council. that wells No. 7 and No. 8 are now drilling and will be "brought in" in about 10 days. From the location of these wells it is almost a certainty that Black Diamond Development Company will have two more good gas wells to add to their pipe line. The completeion of the main pipe line is being delayed a few days on account of a shortage in cars in getting the last 6,500 feet of 5 inch pipe delivered to the city of Chanute, but the Santa Fe railroad has promised to get in several carloads of the pipe this week, and it will only be a matter of a few days to lay this line and complete the connections with the Kansas Natural Gas Company. The Black Diamond Development Company's stock has gone to 50c per share. General Taxation committee of that body. He is held in the highest esteem by his associate members, for he always conducts himself like a jovial and a high class gentleman. Alderman Harkin was born and raised in the 14th ward, and for many years he has resided at 658 West Ohio street. In his boyhood days many of his playmates were little Colored boys, and from that time to this, he and they have been fast friends. Long before he sought political office, he generously contributed to the support of Provident and St. Stephens Churches, and it is needless to say that the majority of the Afro-American voters residing in the 14th ward, will record their votes in favor of returning him to the City Council. What grew my hair where it was not and covered up a bad bald spot. Farmer's Hair Tonic and Cream. FARMER'S HAIR TONIC AND CREAM. When all else fails try Farmer's hair tonic and cream. On sale at The People's Pharmacies 20th and Armour Ave., and 27th and Dearborn Streets, also at 4832 and 4856 Langley Ave. ng eR eee Leo ee er ne es ae ee SOT ET RE Ee Seay fo = of both campaign committees; as it! 3 I Is, we do not get the proper attention | * i j of either. So we should give our aid| f to the Pemocratic party, as all other > nationalities, If we are to receive a Bi z fair consideration instead of political ca Sao <0 $ 7 indifference from one party and perse- sk = " Lose ae cution and indifference from the other. | ose : Be Ps a | We must not vote in Chicago, Iitinole, | ei ea ins on issues of Macon County, Georgia, H Saar ie b= rai e ox pe ee. rs > py JUDGE FAKE FOR TAKING THE LAW IN HIS OWN HANDS. ‘ ).GRAY LUCAS, THE BLACK MILLIONAIRE, COM. PLETELY LOST HIS HEAD: WHILE ATTEMPTING TOREADFROM THE COLUMNS OF THE BROAD AX TO ENLIGHTEN THE MINDS OF THOSE WHO WIT- NESSED HIS DISMAL FAILURE IN TRYING A CASE IN COURT. ATTORNEYS WALTER M. FARMER AND ROBERT M. MITCHELL PUT THE TWO BLACK MILLIONAIRES TO FLIGHT. ee ee ee svi, at about half past To o'clock, writer entered the up-to-date vartment store conducted by Sandy W. Trice and Company, 218 State street, for the purpose | transacting some ° business h Mr. Trice. He was en- ced in waiting on a customer, which caused us to wait for ~me time before he could. in- ruct Miss Trench to make out « check for us. In the mean- time two other men had entered the store, and one of them, Duke smith, .requeSted Mir. TYice ‘to scil him a collar. His pal, Bud Cleves, came up to the end of the show case where we were stand- ing and started into to converse with us by stating that “He wanted us to publish an article in The Broad Ax retracting everything which had been said in it Saturday, March 16, in re- lation to Doctor E. R. Robinson and his car wheel.” At that point in the conversation we very politely informed Mr. Cleves that we did not know him, and that if false statements had ap- peared in the columns of The Broad Ax concerning Doctor Robinson and his wheel or wheels, that if he would go and have what he wanted to say type- written and after doing so bring it to us, that we would tell him just what we would do about it.” Just as we had finished utter- ing these words Mr. Trice laid his check down on the end of the show case for us, .and while leaning over on the edge of the show case, in the act of neceipting his bill, (Doctor Robinson cat- like, slipped into the store and sneaked up behind us and just as we had straightened up with our pencil in ome hand and a package in the other, without the slightest warning, exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are my meat.” lie grabbed us around the throat wth both his hands and by pull- ing us violently backward, we lost our balance and fell on the floor, and while in the act of get- ting on our feet, to defend our- selves, he dealt us two severe blows on the left temple with his cornfield fist, and after falling to the floor the second time, in ‘or- der to prevent him fronr-kicking 1s in the face, we held our head close to it. Then he wicked us two or three times on our body. Mr. Trice, not er = luke Smith and Bud were the hired tools of Doctor Robinson, who were both stand- ng not very dar from us ready to attack us if there had been the slightest attempt on our part fight back, called on them to assist him to compel Doctor Kobinson to desist from fighting until we could get on our feet der to defend ourself, but they refused to render him any) aid. Then Mr. Trice boldly: ked up to Doctor Robinson and pulled him away from us, ani Doctor Robinson, like a mad bell, rushed upto Mr. Trice, caught him iy coat and show ed. “if you you. him to write the article I will give you some too.” At-that he started towards the door: followed Sean was in the act of- : SHG he core around ox claimed, “You hadybetter not say: sthing, for Af 30 dg Twi come back and Kill-you” > On Friday moming 2 wetr was sworn out by. efo g Fake for the atrest of Doct 2 Rvhinson. Te was, placed in: the and TeV tay. ins of ae ama in this city: and #t @id not. tale him long t ‘rier ble ie ° bar . oen Se ey SASS, tHe black millionaire, got wind of the warrant being out for the arrest of his ten million dollar client, and early Saturday moming he rushed into Judge Fake’s court, and wanted to know if his Hon. would accept a straw bond for two hundred dollars.” Judge Fake simply shook his head, and replied that “No one could sign the bond: unless they could schedule that amount of clear property, and notwithstanding the fact that Col. Lucas is the only black millionaire lawyer ir Ghicago, he was not permitted to sign a bond for the small sum of two hundred dollars. Monday morning Doctor Rob- inson was arraigned in the Har- rison street police court before Judge Fake. He was represent. ed by J. Gray Lucas, who struts like a black millionaire and who can out cuss the devil himself. While Attorneys Farmer an¢ Mitchell looked after our in- terests. After relating to the court how Doctor Robinson had cowardly assaulted ws, Col. Lucas endeavored to make us admit that on the morning in question we alighted from a state street car, right in front of Doctor Robinson's office, 2935 State Street, and on doing so we ran our hand in our outside overcoat pocket, assumed a defiant atti- tude and started towards the door of his office before entering the store of Sandy W. Trice and Company, and that he had every reason te believe that “we were armed to the teeth with a big re- volver. and that we intended to shoot Dicctor Robinson.” Judge Fake wanted to know if we had a cannon on us at that time, and we very emphatically informed him that we were not armed and never carried a revol- ver nor any other kind of weapon. Then after Col. Lucas had failed to shake our testimony in the slightest respect, he pulled four copies of The Broad Ax out of his pocket, and wanted to know if the writer was its editor, and after admitting that. such was in the paper; that we had told the case, he laid the papers aside until later on, and Sandy W. Trice, our only witness, stepped to the front and in a very clear manner related how Doctor Rob- inson rushed upon us from the ear, and without giving ws a moment's warning buried his hands in our throat, how he had struck us while on the floor and had endeavored to kick us in the face, how he tried to induce Cleves and Smith to compel Doc- tor Robnson to desist in his mur- derous assault upon us, how he finally succeeded in separating him from us, how Doctor Robin- son had caught him by the throat and declared he “would whip him if he said he had the attici® pxt in the .” At the conclusion of Me Trice's testimony Bud Gleves testified that he and Duke ‘Smith came into the store ahead of Doctor Robinson; that he walked to the end of the show case where we were standing, and that “he was the first to en- in conversation with us in SGerence to publishing an article in the paper; that we had in- peer lished : Wrut e he wen ter it; ‘while he wes talking to ‘us Doctor Robinson came in the ‘store, stepped up to him first ot wanted to know if we had ‘ref ‘to the article. He inson wi gp in front of us, and as-we sire ghtened up we =a : 2 Ge < s ee a Joe se Te eee 4 ee i Sakae ey, arid si HONEST JOHN E. TRAEGER. One of the most popular German-Ame ricans in Cook County, and the nevt City Treasure/ef Chicago. ‘pocket, and Dbctor Robinson said go to fighting, and that in- stead of him catching us in the back of the neck, pulling us ‘backwards or sideways on the floor, as the case may be, and ‘striking us several blows on the left temple with his fist; that we just laid down on the floor, and did not seem to be hurt one bit,” and so on. Duke Smith was the next wit- ness for Doctor Robinson, and ‘swore that he “thought we were just kneeling down to pray, art that he was pesitive that Doctor Robinson gave us plenty time to get ready to go to fighting before he struck his first blow.” Doctor Robinson was the next witness, and he informed the court that “he had noticed us get off the car that morning: that he had instructed his two men. Cleves and Smith, to follow us: that we had remained so long in Mr. Trice’s store that he thought we had gotten out of the Twen ty-ninth street block: that he himself had ran to Twenty-ninth and State streets, and after wait- ing there for some time, he walked South on State street as far as Mr. Trice’s store; and on entering it his eyes fell upon us, and he “biled up,” and that he ‘could not restrain himself from going to fighting.’ Doctor Robinson, _ without knowing it, made a first-class -witness for us. At the conclusion of his tes- timony, Millionaire Lucas intro- duced’ four copies of The Broad Ax as evidence. and wanted Judge Fake to read certain parts of the article which appeared in its columns March 16th, in rela- tion to winning the ten million dollar patent car wheel case. At- torneys Farmer and Mitchell re- quested his Honor to read the eitire article, and Judge Fake be- gan at the headlines and read straigh to the end of it, including the letter from Attorneys Ban- ning & Banninge. Then Million- aire Lucas started in to read from another copy of The Broad Ax something about winning the ten million dollar car wheel case, the Old Church Organ, and the old broken down ex-preacher, and that the editor of The Broad Ax was not in the lying busi- ness. Judge Fake informed the black millionaire that that had nothing to do with the case, and fined Doctor Robinson twenty-five dol- lam and costs, amounting to thirty-two dollars and fifty cents. for taking the law in his own hands. © Mrs. Robert M. Mitchell has joined the confirmation class at St Thomas Episcopal: Church. SS Furnished Room to Rent. One furnished room to rent to gen- tiemen, gas and bath, 129 W. Sist street, first flat. eee A Good Home for Children ‘Wanted. children, either White or Colored to board and room, they will fective the care of 2 good mother; charges reasonable. Mrs. L. Coleman, ‘eo Armour Ave, 8 Met NEGRO DEMOCRACY IN CHICAGO (Concluded from page 1.) W. King, Dr. Harry Boger, Dr. Jog A. Kelly, Luther Heyward, Capt. Jas. 8. Nelson, Geo. Bridgewater, E. P. Simp ‘son, 8 Breckkinridge, W 1. Wilson Alex. Ross, W. H. Eaves, Roscoe Evans, Luther Moore, A. G. F. Simms, Robert Douglas, Dr. W. T. Jefferson, John Eubanks, Rev. Wm. Gray, Dr. E. 8. Miller, Julius F. Taylor, C. W. ‘Smith, Arthur Robinson, George Street, Golden Brooks, W. A. Yancy, [Berry Lewis, Wm, Randolph Smith, $ A. T. Watkins, W. K. Crampton. | Well do they know that the unfair political treatment the Colored people ‘recived at the November, 1906, elec ‘tion demands a large Democratic vote among the Colored people. | _Now, as to the “soft-soap,” end of the situation. All know the enfran- chised Negro was bidden by the Re publican party to take his place and work out his destiny as an American citizen among his white fellow-crtl- zens. No task more difficult or dang- erous was ever set before a race, and our limited success is due to the po sition the voters of our race have tak- en. While these indignities are not fair, the Negro voters have froced tt by failure to grasp or be taught the true political position of his race; in fact have, by standing on party affill ations, caused the Democratic party to regard the Negro as his enemy. ‘As a race we are in all denomina- tions of church, in all societies, in ail professions, and must be in the Demo- cratic party as well. By the endorse- ment on the second page of this book show that the Democratic party bids for the Colored vote as it never has heretofore. Now it is up to us to lay down our prejudice toward the party that stands ready to give us, as strugg- ling people, all the aid they can to fur- ther our political advancement. Each and every Colored voter should openly condemn those who openly oppose our interests, especially after years of loyalty, and here in Chicago, the hou:e of Ferdinand L. Barnett, is the best place to begin. How much more proof do you want to show you that the Re- publicans use you as a tool? There must de something wrong, be- cause the Negro’s condition and oppor- tunities do not improve as he im- proves, while the position and politt- cal advantage and opportunities of all other nationalities improve each year. The cause is due to our one- sided system of voting. The Republi- cans make us no inducement within keeping of our numbers because they have heretofore had our support. The Demoeratic party heretofor have made us no indueement mecanse they have felt it to be a waste of effort. Hence the Negroes are left to look on while the leaders seek all other nationalities, and If the blacks want any represen- tation they must seek out the leaders with his dlegation, and then be slaugh- tered, or counted out—which? ‘The Republican campaign commit- tee meets the question raised, “What about our Colored vote?” with: ‘Oh, those boys are all right; ‘we'll look to the other nationalities.” They adjourn and nothing is done. ‘Four days let er the Democratic committee meets. The question is raised: “What about the Colored vote? “No use bothering about ‘those fellows; they are all Re- pablicans. We'll use our efforts among other nationalities.” Hence both com mittees have met and nothing has been done. Whereas, if ’ was divided, it would solicit th , we do not get the proper attention of either. So we should give our aid to the Democratic party, as all other nationalities, If we are to receive a fair consideration instead of political indifference from oue party and perse- cution and indifference from the other. ‘We must not vote in Chicago, Ilinois, ‘on issues of Macon County, Georgia, or vote in 1907 on the issues of 1864. - When a platform or conditions do not ‘sult @ white man, he does not vote for it. He votes for his friends. No one abuses him. So if the white Repub lean can and does find cause to vote with the Democratic party for any personal gain, why not the Negro? But we by standing on our Republican dignity, are poor, persecuted, robbed of our franchise, insulted on every ‘side and in every manner; treated not as free men, but as slaves; and are being plunged deeper into the mire, deprived o four every right, stifled by Injustice and oppression, until life is a burden. My advice is, aid the Dem- cratic party and stap its political op- pression. We have the personal friéndship of the men in the Demo- cratic party already. The"Negro representation in the Senate, ‘Congress, State Legislative and Court Bodies—where are they? This denial of just representation has come to the Negro voters under a dem- ceratic form of government as conduc- ted by the Republicans. So it wiil re- main so long as we would remain in favor of the one party. All observed conditions plainly show our political success demands a strong Democratic vote. Lest we forget, remember F. L: Barnett. If a man thinks honestly and {s not lost to the principles of rea- ‘son, he need not be afraid of the re- sults of his thinking or saying, or his manner of voting. Chicago has always been a Demo- ‘eratic city, and the Colored people ‘here have more opportunities to work, ‘more privileges and more representa- ‘tion in the various city departments, ‘thea in any other city in this country. ‘The deplorable condition of the Col ored people demand that the Republi- can party be made to feel our disap- ‘proval. Yet if you think that you are ‘obligated to that party or indebted to ‘it, with men of its early history and principles, like Freemont, Lovejoy, Garrison, Douglass, Phillips, Sumner, ‘Lincoln and Grant—they are dead. We have more friends fn one graveyard than in all the Republican legislative bodies combined. Now, one might say by turning to Democracy the Negro would be in just as bad a fix as he is now, for our ier supposed friends would then go against us. I say, No. Because by such actions we would bring the lead- ers in polities to a sense of duty that would solicit the ald and proper con- sideration of all good American citi ens just as it did in the position Hon. Edward F. Dunne took in the Tillman lecture, and similar acts of justice. We must stop our opposition to the Democratic party and thereby ston its wrath; and give our support for the friendship of men who can and will be of great help to us, for God knows we need it. We Colored veople aro separate and distinct from any other nationality in politics, and have been made the object of political attack for the Republican party’s suc- cess and gain. Now we are in duty bound, as a people, {0 stamp with our whole condemnation the unfair treat- ment of the Nergo soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry stationed at Brownsville, Texas, and especially the unwarranted and ungrateful defeat of F. L, Barnett for Municipal Judge. It you are men, now is the time to prove it, and establish yourselves as such in local polities for all time to come. If the Colored voters let the Republi- cans pull this deal off they are done for good. ‘While a thoughtful consideration of the few things said in the interest of “Negro Democracy” is absolutely ne- cessary, I claim that “human liberty,” with a chance to labor is at the bot- tom of our hopes of existence, and in the giving of this liberty and chance to labor we know this Democratic City of Chicago is first. Knowing we owe our race this duty, we will take this opportunity to vin- dicate the political unfairness, and loss, felt #0 keenly by all elements of the Negro citizens of Chicago by vot- ing for the Hon. E. F. Dunne, who wroved to be the Negro’s friend in a LL W. Washington, General Agent for “The Broad Ax In the Hyde Park District. From on and after this date until further notice to the contrary, L. W- Washington, 3613 Jefferson avenue, will act as the general agent for The Broad Ax, and news items and adver- tisements left with him not later than Wednesday evening or early Thursday moraing prior to the day of publication, will find their way into its columns - ai el SSR as ps * Fes : = = os > ee] a Fi | The leading Afro-American merchant in the middle west, prominent of- ficial and member of Bethe! Churcn, who is warmly espousing the cause of Edward F. Dunne, and feels dead sure that he will be next Mayor of “Greater Chicago.” The Bright Side. Mr, Jurgins had been suddenly af- filcted with a stiff neck. Not only was it @ painful stiffness, bat it caused him to twist bis head around until be seemed to be trying to look behind him over his left shoulder, and bis head was rigid in that pose. . “Of all the confounded trials a man was ever subjected to,” he said, “this ig the mit. They say to look on the bright side of our afflictions, but I'd Uke to know how I could make use of this stiff neck.” “My dear friend,” said the optimist, “think what a golden opportunity this 1s to sit for your picture without hav- ing to allow the photographer to twist your head around that way and jab those ice cold tongs Into the back of Your neck."—Judge. Wis Cemaiaien: 4 group of workmen were arguing @uring the dinner hour. A deadlock had been reached when one of the men on the losing side turned to a mate ‘who had remained silent during the whole of the debate. “"Ere, Bill,” he said, “you're pretty good at a argymen’. Wot's your opin- fon?” “I ain't a-goin’ to say,” sald Bill. “I thrashed the matter out afore with Dick Grey.” “Ah,” sald the pther artfully, hoping to entice him into the fray, “an’ what did you arrive at?” “Well, evenchually,” said Bill, “Diek ‘e arrived at the ‘orspital an’ I arrived at the perlice station!"—London Tit- Bits. Self Appreciation. “Why don't you go to work?” asked the severe looking woman. “Lady,” answered Plodding Pete, “Tm surprised at you. De way tings ts goin’ youse thrifty members of de middle classes ought to be grateful to me fur not bein’ an insurance grafter or @ bank robber.”—Washington Star. ai Gicee “Always do right, young man,” said the parson, “and your friends will stand by you.” “Yes; that's always the way,” re jolned the young man, “but what I ‘want Is friends who will stand by me | when I go wrong.”—Chicago News. In a Hurry. Little Dimpleton—How long will it take you to give me a working knowl tec, ‘The Prof say two weeks. “But, beavens, man, I can’t wait all that time to get-rid of that cook!”— New York Life. Family Greetings. A countryman meeting a pretty peasant woman leading a donkey said fm passing, “Good day, mother of the donkeys.” “Good day, my most beloved son,” was the instant reply—II Diavolo Rosa. , An Insinuation Feared. 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Address TO-MROWN MAGAZINE, For the magazine and superintendent and The New Cincinnati. 2228 Calumet Ave., Chicago, Ill. 10 CENTS THE COPY. $1 A YEAR. ```markdown ``` AERIAL NAVIGATION. "Heavier Than Air" Flying Machines Now the Goal of Inventors. Prizes aggregating many thousands of dollars for the production of a flying machine of the "heavier than air" variety, offered by English and French enthusiasts, have caused great activity among would be inventors, and some of the most prominent aeronautic experts predict that the year just begun will be marked by remarkable advances in the science and practice of aerial flight. To the gasoline engine and to the extraordinary mechanical progress made in automobilitism is due the hope that something definite and worthy may be achieved by those who seek to solve the problem of aerial traveling. The ordinary balloon, it is agreed, has little practical value save as an exciting form of sport and for purposes of observation in calm weather. In anything like a stiff breeze it is the sport of the winds and quite useless from a practical point of view. Better things are said of the cigar shaped contrivances utilizing both the gas bag and the gasoline engine. Six years ago Santos-Dumont was able to steer an airtship of this kind around the Eiffel tower, running with and against the wind. Since that time hundreds of similar steerable balloons have been built in France until today they are nearly as common as the spherical gas bag. Nevertheless it is realized that these are far from representing a solution of the problem of practical navigation of the air. They have, in fact, only stimulated the desire for something that will represent a radical improvement, such as the successful "heavier than air" vessel would be. The latter would mean, naturally, a dirigible vessel which could be driven in any kind of weather and in any desired direction. A fortune in prizes already awaits the inventor of such a vessel, to say nothing of the monetary return in a business way. Two prizes of $50,000 each, one in England, the other in France, await the inventor of the successful aeroplane. The mechanical difficulties in the way of producing a perfectly dirigible airship are immense because of the number of contingencies that must be provided for in traveling through such a mobile and treacherous element as the air. Machinery that can be depended on not to fall and precipitate the "heavier than air" machine to the earth is the most necessary qualification, but this can be provided, it is known, if the method of propulsion can be invented. The screw propeller idea is by no means ideal because of its great bulk, its poor lifting power and its enormous waste of energy. A flapping propeller, moving from side to side, seems to give promise, but many sound thinkers favor an approximation to the bird method of flight, though serious difficulties lie in the way of converting circular motion derived from a motor into the complicated and various motions performed by the wings of a bird. Even if such motion could be approximated by mechanical means great skill would be required in directing the controlling mechanism, as the constantly changing aerial conditions would have to be instinctively provided against. Toy models working after the manner of a bird's wings have successfully traveled a few yards, but have failed of success when enlarged to any extent. That the air is a region in which man can travel has been proved, however, and that under conditions he can sail or fly through it by the aid of mechanical power has also been demonstrated, but many years are likely to elapse before any practical method of aerial navigation can be attained. It is a problem that will not be solved hurriedly, but that a solution will come eventually is now almost a settled conviction with students of aeronautics, and the incentives offered abroad within the past few months give the hope that great progress, if not actual achievement, will mark the current year—New York Sun. London Theater Cleaners The housemaids, or, in theatrical language, the cleaners of a theater, if an average were taken of London theaters, would number a dozen. Every day the whole of the auditorium has to be swept and dusted, and the actors' dressing rooms cleaned and made ready for their occupation at night. The work is under the superintendence of a housekeeper, who gets a salary of at least £8 a week, while each cleaner gets about £1. There are many ladies' maids to each theater who are known as dressers. To each dressing room there is at least one, and the pay is the same throughout the whole company—2 shillings for each performance, exclusive of the tips.—London Leader. To Help the Divers. The difficulty a diver experiences in lifting weights beneath the water is partly overcome by a new Italian invention, which has been formally adopted by that government. The mechanism is a diving suit, the artificial arms of which are worked from the inside by the wearer. The leverage thus secured enables the diver to lift objects heavier than he could otherwise handle. In addition to this improvement over the old method, a high power electric light that will penetrate the water for some distance is placed in the helmet. Oxen as Recera Attempts are being made in France to train oxen for saddle riding, and several races have been organised to test their capacity. They have been trained not only as racers on the flat, but also as successful jumpers. The bridle and saddle used are almost similar in general design to those for BREVITIES The empress of Russia is gifted with a special talent for caricature. Senator Pettus, the oldest member of congress, sticks to his pet phrase of telling his colleagues how "young" he is when reference is made to his advanced years. Dr. Charles McCutcheon of Tacoma. Wash., one of the most prominent physicians on the Pacific coast, has imported from his boyhood home in Ireland 200 song birds to sing to him in his old age. Sir F. Treves recently told health society meeting in London that as regards the treatment of our meat before we eat it we have made no advance on the habits of our ancestors, the cave dwellers. Dr. James M. Yeager, formerly president of Drew Seminary For Young Women at Carmel, N. Y., was elected a member of the Pennsylvania house of representatives from Mifflin, his native county, at the recent election. Roger Pocock, the founder of the Legion of Frontiersmen, has been in turn cowboy, novelist, poet, missionary and prospector. He led an expedition to the Klondike, served in the mounted police in the northwest and was a scout in the Transvaal war. Vere Goldthwaite, one of the most interesting personalities of the Boston bar, has had a romantic career. He is the son of a well known Boston physician and for a number of years traveled with a wild west show. For a time he was one of the best known cowboys of Colorado. Ex-Senator William E. Chandler is an expert stenographer, having learned the art of pot hook writing early in life. He uses stenography in making all his notes, and when he was in the senate he jotted down many of the speeches in which he was particularly interested and desired the notes for immediate reference. On the occasion of the last birthday anniversary of the king of Italy a letter carrier was remembered with an increase of pay. The man, whose name is Domenice Silicia, has been in the service at Rogliano for the last sixty years, is eighty years old, blind, and still attends to his duties with the assistance of a grandchild. BRIGHT BOYS AND GIRLS WANT ED TO SELL THE BROAD AX. Bright boys and girls can make money in every community by selling The Broad Ax. It will cost you nothing to begin, as we will send you a supply of papers for the first week free. If there are any bright boys and girls in any section of the country who want to start in business for themselves, make money and be independent, write to us at once, and we will send you ten papers free of charge. You can sell them for five cents each, this will give you the capital which you can buy more papers at the newsdealers' rate, allowing you a good profit. Thinking and progressive people read the Broad Ax. Your father, brothers, uncles and friends will buy the paper from you. If you mean business write to Julius F. Taylor, 5040 Armour avenue, Chicago. THE BROAD AX. is for sale at the following news stands: George M. Oatts, 5501 Lake ave. Mrs. E. L. Holmes, 2508½ State st. Cigars, tobacco and news stand. L. W. Washington, 5613 Jefferson ave., General agent. L. L. Jones, barber shop and news stand, 3842 State st. A. F. Tervalon, 134 W. 51st street Cigar Store and News Stand. Mrs. Nelle Phelps, Cigars. Notions and News Stand, 131 W. 51st street. T. B. Hall's Cigar Store and Laundry office, 281 29th St. W. S. Cole, 354 Thirty-first street. Cigars, tobacco and news stand. J. R. Peters Cigars, Tobacco and News Stand, 338 E. 27th street. Mrs. A. E. Baker, Notions and News Stand, 419, 36th street. W. P. Johnson, Notion Store and News Stand 3704 State st. Turner Williams' Shaving Parlor and News Stand, 2903 Armour ave. B. Davis, cigars, tobacco, and confectionery, 3833 State st. Whitley Bros. 2724 State St., Gent's furnishings and new stand. The Stationery, 2970 State street. Cigars, Tobacco and News stand. C. C. 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Douglas 1565 Notary Public Jesse Binga REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND RENTING FIRE INSURANCE Bates Building 3637 STATE STREET CHICAGO Telephones Oakland 1468, Gray 3331, Blue 3883 W. E. Carlmore & Co. REAL ESTATE LOANS AND FIRE INSURANCE Money Loaned on Mortgages OFFICES 120 W. 51st St. 5252 State St. 4901 Dearborn St. CHICAGO L. L. JONES. S. GRAY. The Twentieth Century Barber Shop Agent for the Black Diamond De- velopment Company. Stock for sale now 35c Per Share. Fine Stock of Cigars. 842 State Street, CHICAGO. Phone Douglas 4314. 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. CHICAGO SOUTH SIDE TAILORING CO. Not Incorporated George M. Oatts, Prop. SUITS made to Order $15.00 up. PANTS made to Order $4.00 up. Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing. Strict Attention paid Ladies' work. Telephone Hyde Park 5927. 3444 COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE 5501 LAKE AVE. CHICAGO Speclat Announcement From on and after this date all announcements of entertainments, etc. for which an admission is 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 matter and reach the editor no later than Thursday morning of the week intended for publication. This rule will also apply to all personal items and matter for which no charges will be made. In other words, all news matter must reach us either on Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning 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 communications to The Broad Ax, 5040 Armour avenue. D. M. Stromach, a native of Forres, and until lately employed by G. S. Nicoll, Glasgow, has been entertained to dinner in the Grosvenor Hotel on leaving for Africa, a large number of his fellow-employees attending to do him honor. Lanouist & Illsley Co. General Contractors 393 NORTH CLARK STREET.....CHICAGO HILLMAN'S STATE & WASHINGTON STS. WHERE EVERY PATRON Saves ON EVERY PURCHASE Jacob Feinberg 81st and State Streets Telephone Yards 693 BRADLEY & REAL ESTATE, AND INSURA 709 S. Halsted Street Sandy W. Trick 2918 State St New Department Why don't you get in the habit of doing you are? Every Tuesday and Friday special sales Stamps with each 10c purchase. We carry a swell line of Ladies' Shirtw s. A spendiid assortment of Shoes, Hosiery ses, Ribbons, Gowns, Bracelets, Millinery and We make a specialty of Men's Baibriggan lstcoats, Pants, Shoes, Fedora and Derby H A beautiful line of soft Percale Negligee Sh A fancy line of Neckwear and Handkerchie See our Novelties in Jewelry, Watch-chain Safety Pins. BRADLEY & FIELD REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE Established Street Dy W. Trice & 2918 State Street Department At you get in the habit of doing your trading by Tuesday and Friday special sales-day and two with each 10c purchase. By a swell line of Ladies' Shirtwaists, Underw andld assortment of Shoes. Hosiery, Gloves, Belts , Gowns, Bracelets, Millinery and everything a specialty of Men's Balbriggan Underwear, L ants, Shoes, Fedora and Derby Hats. Soul line of soft Percale Negligee Shirts and Susp line of Neckwear and Handkerchiefs. Novelties In Jewelry, Watch-chains. Fobs, Cuff- lins. BRADLEY & FIELDS REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE Sandy W. Trice & Co. 2918 State Street New Department 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 Ladles' Shirtwaists, Underwear and Concepts. A spiendid assortment of Shoes. Hosiery, Gloves, Belts, fine Purses, Laces, Ribbons, Gowns, Bracelets, Millinery and everything you wear. We make a specialty of Men's Balbriggan Underwear, Hosiery, swell Waistcoats, Pants, Shoes, Fedora and Derby Hats. See our Novelties in Jewelry, Watch-chains, Fobs, Cuff-buttons, Studs and Safety Pins. Boy's Suits, Pants, Hats, Shoes and Shirts. American Br President and Treasurer, THOMAS Vice-President, JOHN SE Secretary, WILLIAM MANUFATURED Common and Sev Office and Yards: 45th and Rol Yards running winter and sum with the latest improved Wolf put of Winter Yards put of Summer Yarde. Telephone Yard ILLINOIS BRID American Brick Agent and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER Secretary, WILLIAM SULLY MANUFATURERS OF Lemon and Sewer Office and Yards: H and Robey Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. Water Yards ..... 1 Summer Yards ..... 1 Telephone Yards 1 NOIS BRICK American Brick Co. President and Treasurer, ThOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. MANUFATURERS OF Common and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: 45th and Robey Sts. Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. Telephone Yards 128. ILLINOIS BRICK CO. WILLIAM G. KUESTBR. SUPERINTENDENT. 1994 N. Western Ave., C 994 N. Western Ave., Ch Telephone Lake View 270 Telephone Yards: 718 unk's Brew Telephone Yards 718 M. JUNK, Proprietor JOS. P. JUNK, Manager 3700-3710 South Halsted Street and 897 to 929 Thirtyseventh Street CHICAGO J. M. Fields 1