The Broad Ax

THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK AGE Scored In Good Shape by the Editor of the Cleveland Gazette for His Tuckling Attitude. His Shallow Logic Riddled and Knocked Gally West by the Buckeye Editor. THE EDITOR THE NE Scored In Good Shape Cleveland Gazette Attitude. His Shallow Logic Ride West by the Buo A few months ago an Afro-American in the city of Chicago was nominated, on the regular republican ticket for a judgeship. Immediately our people of that city gave it out that they were going to elect an Afro-American judge. This agitation of the race question in connection with the judgeship drew the white people together, and as a result they voted against the Afro-American and he was defeated. Had the Afro-Americans of Chicago gone quietly ahead and worked to elect the ticket, without calling attention to the fact an Afro-American was a candidate for judge, there is no doubt that he would have been elected.-N. A. Age. As usual, here of late, the Age' editor is wrong. Ferdinand L. Barnett was elected judge, but was counted out and not for the reason our confrere alleges. It was simply a game of very bad politics—the counting out of Barnett. That is all. No such condition existed in Chicago upon the part of the Afro-American there, as the Age charges. Then too it is positively silly for any sane person in this day and time to talk about citizen of a city the size of Chicago going "quietly ahead" and working "to elect the ticket," without calling attention to the fact that an Afro-American was a candidate on it. Every man, woman and child in the community would know it and keep it in mind just as much, if not more, if such an effort were made. The Afro-American has nothing to fear here in the north from our confrere's bugaboo (segregation in politics) because there is absolutely no danger of their being too much of it. That is an impossibility! The fact of the matter is the black man's success in this section of the country is almost entirely dependent upon such influence as he can bring to bear along that line of action upon the powers that be, being so largely in the minority as a factor of the republican party everywhere. White voters will not band themselves together to defeat Afro-American candidates because they themselves segregate along racial and organization lines whenever they find it necessary to do so. This is at times a very proper thing for them to do, too. Indeed it is the only way to secure certain things they oftimes hold vitally important. The Irish, German and other factors of both the republican and democratic parties frequently follow this line of action. So does organized labor. The Age's second far-fetched Taft bugaboo statement that the Afro-American of the north is likely to be "stripped of his power at the ballotbox," because he too, sees fit in the usual way to compel a recognition of his potency as a republican factor, is as silly as the Age's statement that: "Already in Ohio there is a feeling that the entire white vote will go Taft because the Afro-Americans are against him." Whoever made that statement, told a wilful lie that is as bare-faced as it is ridiculous. Such a condition is simply an impossibility. Whenever it comes to an issue," if it ever does, it will be found that within the ranks of the republican party of the state of Ohio, Senator Foraker has ten friends to every one the subsized. Taft movement can marshal. It will take a much longer time than has elapsed since Secretary Taft delivered his now notoriously trafforous speech at Akron in 1905, for the --- republicans of this state to forget the disaster he brought to the party at the fall election of that year. It has been placed to his discredit by all loyal members of the party in Ohio, without reference to race or class, and there it will remain until such time as they may see fit to remove it—in the dim misty future. The only individuals who are feathering their own nests are the victims of the "illy-white" Taft boomerang subskilizers who seems to have the editor of the Age safely in their clutches, we are sorry to say. For his information, we wish to add, that Ohio Afro-Americans who have announced their determination to stand by Senator Foraker as faithfully as he has stood by "The Black Battalion" and the entire race, and who also announced their deterination not to support next year Taft, Roosevelt or any man he may name, are not of the kind he has evidently been accustomed to in New York state or elsewhere who are in the habit of accepting orders from "cliques of white" or any other kind of "men." The Ohio Afro-American is a Man all the time and not a political or other hireling at any time. How the Age has changed in the last few weeks: What has caused it?—The Gazette, Cleveland, Ohio. MISS CECILIA JOHNSON. The Tribune published Monday morning together with all the other newspapers of Chicago, a story concerning Miss Cecilia Johnson, a Colored coed at the University of Chicago. The details came to the Tribune in the ordinary course of business, and there seemed no reason to suspect their accuracy. Subsequent investigation leads the Tribune to believe most of the statements of alleged facts concerning this young woman were untrue, and every inference from those statements misleading and grossly unjust. The Tribune accordingly desires this morning to offer this public apology to Miss Johnson and its readers, and regrets additionally that this apology makes it necessary to revive even by suggestion further publicity into the young woman's affairs. This act on the Tribune's part is entirely voluntary, and is born only of a desire to repair if possible in some small degree the wrong committed. Neither Miss Johnson nor any of her friends has made the slightest complaint to the Tribune; no one has asked for a correction of any kind, and the Tribune makes this separation spontaneously and as a simple act of justice. There is not the slightest mystery about Miss Johnson. Her life has been an open book. She has won distinction at high school and university, and her career appears to have been free from any blemish that should lessen the love of her intimate friends or the respect in which she is held by her acquaintances.—The Chicago Tribune July 24. Doubtless a strong public sentiment in favor of Miss Johnson, caused the Tribune to make this feeble attempt at a suitable reparation for the great injustice done Miss Cecilia Johnson, of whose accomplishments every Negro in Chicago is justly proud. Pure gold may be besmeared by those ignorant of its value, but its purity and value is not decreased one lota thereby.—N. D. T. HEW TO THE LINE. CHICAGO, JULY 27, 1907. M. Vice-President of the Black Diamond Development Company, and one of the best business men among the Afro-American race in Chicago. As announced in the last issue of The Broad Ax, that L. L. Jones vice-president of the Black Diamond Development Company "had just returned home from a four weeks successful business trip to the gas and oil fields of Kansas and other western points; while absent he spent much of his time in looking after the interest of the company he represents, and five days of his time was expended in Chanute, Kansas, where he had the pleasure of coming in contact with several gentlemen, representing one or two large eastern magnates, who have spent from ten to thirty years in the oil business, and they informed Mr. Jones that "the Black Diamond Development Company had a mint, and that those connected with it could not help from getting rich some day." The Black Diamond Development Company and marketing its products, Mr. Jones says that at "the present time eight gas wells are completed and in full operation, with a capacity of 22 million cubic feet of gas per day which is contracted for by the Kansas Natural Gas Company, and is being piped by that 20 million dollar concern into Kansas City, Mo., and other points where the pipe lines of the Kansas Natural Gas Company have been extended to that 22 more wells have been contracted for and that the drilling of these new wells will be pushed forward without any more delay than possible, that a new five inch pipe line must be constructed at once, which will cost about three thousand dollars, in order to fully operate the present eight wells, and to connect the new ones onto it as fast Mr. Jones returned from the Company's property by the way of Topeka, Kansas, and while visiting that entrepreneur city he met a large number of hustling and progressive business men among the race; and he was so well pleased with his visit to Topeka, where he disposed of a large bunch of Black Diamond stock, that he does not hesitate in declaring that "In all his travels throughout the East and West, he never came in contact with a more thrifty and energetic set of Colored business men, than he met in Topeka, for they understood business from a to z, and many of them are conducting magnificent establishments." It is also gratifying to note that Mr. Jones found the majority of the Colored people, in Kansas City, Mo., and at other points visited by him—those who want to work and make something of themselves getting along nicely, and on the whole he was much pleased with his four weeks trip through the west. In reference to developing the 630 acres of oil and gas land belonging to Last Saturday noon, Mrs. Harriet T. Anderson 3532 Dearborn street, who was the only surviving sister and relative of Mrs. Lucy Churchill who also passed away last week, departed this life. Mrs. Anderson was in her 83rd year, and like her sister, she left considerable property, to be fought over and to be divided up among strangers. Funeral services were held over her remains at Quinn Chapel Tuesday, interment at Oakwood. Jacob L. Parks had charge. the Black Diamond Development Company and marketing its products, Mr. Jones says that at "the present time eight gas wells are completed and in full operation, with a capacity of 21 million cubic feet of gas per day, which is contracted for by the Kansas Natural Gas Company, and is being piped by that 20 million dollar concern into Kansas City, Mo., and other points where the pipe lines of the Kansas Natural Gas Company, have been extended to that 22 more wells have been contracted for and that the drilling of these new wells will be pushed forward without any more delay than possible, that a new inch pipe line must be constructed at once, which will cost about three thousand dollars, in order to fully operate the present eight wells, and to connect the new ones onto it as fast as they are completed, for Mr. Jones is firmly convinced that unless a much larger pipe line is installed, the Black Diamond Development Company cannot move its product as rapidly as it should, which would be a great draw back in many ways to the wonderful success which has already crowned the untiring efforts of its officers and those deeply interested in its past and future welfare. In order to construct the pipe line by September 1, Mr. Jones is in favor of selling some Black Diamond stock, to accomplish this object, and when enough stock has been sold to complete the pipe line no more stock belonging to the Black Diamond Development Company will be placed on the market. Stock in this company is now selling for 50 cents per share, and no less than 50 shares will be sold to one person. Now is the time to get in on the ground floor and wisely invest a part of your surplus money in the stock of the Black Diamond Development Company. DID NOT DRINK A FRIENDLY GLASS OF WINE WITH THE LATE MRS. LUCY CHURCHILL. It was stated in the last issue of The Broad Ax, that Mrs. J. E. Bish at the time she called at the home of the late Mrs. Lucy Churchill 3445 Armour ave., on the morning of June 25, drank a friendly glass of wine with her. Upon investigation that part of the article was not correct, and we have been very reliably informed, that at no time, has Mrs. Bisk ever drank a friendly glass of wine in the home of Mrs. Churchill. DR. DANIEL H. WILLIAMS Founder of Provident Hospital Royally Entertained the Visiting Physicians At the Pekin Inn Saturday Evening, July 20th. It Was The Most Elaborate Function Ever Held Among the M. D.'s in Chicago. A complimentary banquet to visiting physicians from Texas, was tendered by Dr. Dan'l H. Williams, at the Pekin Inn, Saturday evening July 20. The tables were beautifully decorated with flowers, and at the appointed hour, Dr. Dan'l H. Williams addressed his many friends there present, stating that this banquet was tendered to the physicians from the Lone Star State, who had entertained him so royally, during his visit to Texas, Dr. Dan'l H. then introduced Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams as Toastmaster, who happened to be the only physician on the program, not from Texas, and who, as Toastmaster, was very highly praised by all the physicians. The following toasts were responded to by Texans: Need of Hospitals in the South, Dr. B. R. Bluit; Observations of a Texan Country; Doctor in a large city, Dr. R. B. Barnes; Present Status of Surgery in Texas, Dr. R. T. Hamilton; Specialism, Dr. J. F. McKinley; Possibilities of Texan Physicians, Dr. T. G. Daily; Benefit of Hospital Training to the young Doctor, Dr. A. J. Booker; A Retrospect, Texans in Medicine, Dr. M. A. Majors. The following menu was artistically served: Bullion, Saltine cracker, Fish, Baked White Madera Sauce, Saratogu Chips, Claret Punch, Roast, Spring Lamb Mint Sauce, New Peas, Potatoes in Cream, Salad, Saltea Almonds, Combination, Radishes, Pickels, Olives, Bon Bons, Brick Ice Cream, Cake, Dematass, Coffee, Hard Crackers, Cheese. Her visit there that morning was for the purpose of collecting some money for the sale of tickets for a charitable entertainment in connection with Quinn Chapel. Mrs. Bish did not see John H. Howard strike Mrs. Churchill in the eye or on the head with a plate nor with any other weapon, and she does not know how she sustained the injury which caused her death. WEST SIDE NEWS, BY PROF. A. L. SIMPSON. Mr. John Brown a West Side widower has made himself a life boarder of Mrs. Beverly Meeks a West Side widow, they have joined hands for keeps, good boy John. Mr. Robert Thomas 809 West Lake St., the big West Side politician and gambler is now paying $50 per week alimony. Provident Baptist Church people are making preparations for their annual picnic Aug. 5. Get ready! Wanted every young lady in Chicago and elsewhere to learn Simpson's ranicuring and chiropody system, ver, easy to learn. Terms reasonable. Eureka Bhdg., 155 W. Madison St. Room 51, Hours 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Mrs. A. L. Harris of Toledo, Ohio has been visiting Chicago friends for the past 2 weeks. Everybody should read the article published last week by the editor of The Broad Ax, on first page. How True. Miss Rosie Maskerwitz solved last weeks puzzle and won first prize. Mrs. Knox of 753 Fulton st., a constant reader of The Broad Ax, has gone to Rock Island, Ill., where she will join her husband and stay all summer. Fulton street on the West Side looks more like Dearborn street on the South Side every day. Get the Broad Ax, and be happy 151 W. Madison St. Solve this puzzle and get a prize. Cne prize given. H. WILLIAMS nt Hospital Royally En- titing Physicians At the Day Evening, July 20th. Elaborate Function Ever M. D.'s in Chicago. sit- ment- the Doctors George C. Hall, Edward S. Miller, Joseph A. Kelly, J. W. McDowell, D. H. Anderson, W. A. Buckner, D. E. Burrows, A. B. Schultz, A. A. Wesley, W. E. Mackey, W. H. Marshall, L. M. Fenwick, A. B. McKissack, Alex. Lane, W. D. Langford, L. W. Lewis, James R. White, Henry C. Cress, G. W. Lacey, Andrew L. Smith, Anna R. Cooper, John W. Lewis, and Marie Fellows, were among the most prominent M. D.'s who occupied seats around the festive board, and greatly enjoyed the affair. Doctor Dan. more than proved himself the prince of entertainers, and none of those attending that swell function were called upon to come up with a little money to help to defy the expenses in connection with the same. This is more than can be said in reference to the disgraceful conduct on the part of some of the other so-called big M. D.'s in this respect for not so long ago some of these big feeling Doctors gave a blow out, and several of them cussed mighty loud, because some of the guests had been permitted to stick their feet under the banquet table, before they came up with the money to pay for their eating and drinking. But whenever Doctor Dan. makes up his mind to entertain his friends and the strangers within the gates of this city, he does it in a lavish manner and as freely as taking a drink of water, for many years will pass away before the M. D.'s will be able to enjoy a feast like he provided for them, at the Pekin Inn. If a farmer raises 24 bushels of wheat on a sunshine day what will he raise on a rainy day? Get the latest edition of the Broad Ax, and have your puzzle down on paper and bring up to 155 W. Madison St., and get your prize. A. L. Simpson. Managers of the tallio party given last week should give another one. As that one was a frost. They as much as picked out a frosty place to serve their flat ham sandwiches. They had to whisper to the copy in the park to be allowed the privilege of standing around long enough to eat those would be sandwiches, they handed us a lemon, pure and simple. Those poor horses, should be in the bone yard, we got a hot box coming back. Mr. John McDermon and Mr. Charlie Anderson the managers of this party was a happy pair, to think we were so easy, Mack laughed up his sleeve while Charlie got the money. It was a poor night for dead heads, as the managers had made the agreement to clean. In going through the Black belt, at 29th and Dearborn sts, Clarence Puckett, Chas, Turner, and Millard Thornton nearly got lost. Mrs. Irene L. Camp returned Sunday morning from Alton, Ill., where she had been attending the convention of the Grand Court O. of C. The Grand Court presented her with a beautiful pair of silver candle sticks, for her efficient service as their Grand Worthy Counsellor for the past three years. Mrs. Camp will be representative to the Supreme Court when it convenes at Louisville, in August. Mrs. O. R. Bryant, 6432 Champlain ave., gave an "at home" in honor of her sister Mrs. Jöhn Hope, and her daughter Miss Emma Bryan of Atlanta, Ga., Wednesday evening, July 24. Mrs. Hope formerly Miss Lagenta Burns of Chicago is the wife of Prof. John Hope of Atlanta. Miss Bryant resides with her aunt in Atlanta while attending the university there. A large number of Chicago's leading citizens called to welcome them "home." Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Oatholica, Protestants, Protestants, Inbolds, Farmers, Single Taxes, Republicans, their say, so long as their language is proper and responsibility is fired. The Broad *Broad* is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Entered at the Post Office at Chicago Mh. as Second-class Matter. RACIAL BIGOTRY, CAN IT OBTAIN IN A UNIVERSITY? "Of course, it is impossible (sic!) to recognize her in society after we have discovered that she is a Negress." (Chicago American's report, July 22) This is the "verdict" of society's representatives it would seem. Of course is good; although there are some people who will smile in their sleeve to note how in such words "society" writes its own testimony of intellectual mental poverty. If this is the verdict also of the general public, of Chicago or the United States generally, it goes without saying that the great "democratic republic" is still in the intellectual and moral thralldom of the dark ages! It will be interesting to those who are living in the light of the later ages to observe how the Chicago university will act in this matter. It may rest sure that the eyes of the learned men of Europe will rest upon it. If "science" is to encourage a color line in its institutions of learning, it will have to acknowledge itself as great a failure as the emancipation of the human mind from ignorance as religion, although the Christian in its fundamental principle is not a racial institution. When the nationalistic emotion called patriotism was at its height in modern Germany to such an extent that a savant of one of its universities, who love a French patronymic, was reported to have opened his lecture with the sycophantic remark: "Gentlemen, kindly excuse my French name!" Leibig, the celebrated chemist, prefaced an oration with the assertion, that there cannot be any discriminations of nationality or race in science; as learning was the ground where all men could and should meet upon an equal footing, on equal terms as to rights and privileges." This, indeed, is the reason why institutions of higher, learning are called Universities—from universalis, or "all around" education; that is, one reaching out for "universal" learning, for a knowledge pertaining to the whole world. Any place, therefore, with bigotism of any kind forfeits the right to use the noble name of university!—Jacob Egberth. THE COPPERHEAD SPIRIT To The Indianapolis Star: Your recent editorial on "The Confessions of a Copperhead" prompts me to try to explain why the Southern people retain their feeling of rebellion and spite and why the Northern copperhead has gone into his hole and stays there. The Northern copperhead was as much disappointed and chagrinned at the collapse of the Confederacy as were the Confederates themselves, but he was overwhelmed by his neighbors, who held a very different opinion. Whenever he showed his head (his copperhead) one to five of his neighbors were ready to mash it. He just had to shut up. Not so in the South. There it was the Union man who had to shut up. However greatly they failed in their contest with the Nation they were all powerful in their own neighborhood. In any public meeting in their localities they were in the overwhelming majority. They talked publicly of their exploits and the victories they won, ignoring their defeats, and warmed each other up as they talked. If a Union man called attention to their defeats it was generally to get himself whipped on the spot. The feeling of resentment on their part increased from its own heat, generated by associating entirely with themselves. Many men were pressed into the rebel army who did not at the time approve the course; but after they had fought several battles they warmed up to their work, and by the end became the most radical of rebels. They don't like to hear the side they served with berated. Many men served in the federal army who were at heart rebels, but they got soaked with the loyal spirit in time and are today the greatest of anti-rebels. The tories of our revolution were in the condition of the Northern copperhead. They were surrounded by their revolutionary neighbors who would not tolerate any argument or even apology for the course of the tories. I have heard my people tell of an old tory in Parke County, about the year 1835, who was about 90 years old, who at a public place got a little too much liquor and let out some of his tory feeling, and said, "Indeed I have helped take many a rebel (patriots, we called them) prisoner to Charleston, S. C., and deliver them to the British." Pete Mitchell, the son of a patriot, shook his fist under and against the old tory's nose and cursed him vehemently, declaring the old man ought to be killed yet for it, and that he would kill him with one blow of his first if he uttered another word. The old tory's two sons were present and were mortified beyond expression at their father's declaration, and begged for the old man. They had become fully Americanized. Such surroundings as that evaporated the tory spirit. Not so in the South. There the loyal spirit has evaporated. And many of the Union soldiers are ready to damn the "Nigger," the only man who cheerfully gave them aid when in distress in the war; all this to please the rebels who denied all such aid. Ireland is another instance where the people by sleeping close together keep themselves warmed up to a spirit of rebellion. The spirit of—if not rebellion—at least resentment is growing all the time in the South. Where will it end? Will it ever end?—John T. Campbell. Lafayette, Ind., July 20, 1907. D. R. WILKINS It is indeed with sincere regret that we hear of the sad ending of the really brilliant career of Daniel R. Wilkins, for many years editor of the Chicago Conservator. Mr. Wilkins was a brilliant writer, and while we did not agree with him in the stand he took in many things, yet we always read with pleasure many of his editorials. It is stated that he lost his mind, and his business associates were so neglectful of him that they allowed him to wander around the streets of Chicago for several weeks half-clothed, and he is now in the public ward. It is to be hoped that those who were lately associated with him in business will see to it that he is removed to a private asylum where he can be properly cared for. Mr. Wilkins was for many years pastor of a church in this city, which stood on the ground where Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church now stands, and which was removed to make way for the present structure. He then went to Hagerstown, where for several years he was agent for this paper, and a regular correspondent of it. After which he removed to Chicago and took up the work of editing the Conservator and preaching in an independent church. Later he dropped out of church work entirely and gave all of his attention to newspaper work. Mr. Wilkins has our sympathy, and it is to be hoped he will soon recover from his mental troubles.—The Afro-American Ledger, Baltimore, Md. GIVES FORTUNE TO OLD NEGRO. Entire Estate Left to Servant to Satisfy a Debt. Philadelphia, July 20.—Members of some of Philadelphia's oldest families are annoyed by a remarkable act of one of their relatives, the late Mrs. Sarah Wain Hendrickson, a descendant of William Penn, who died in March, at her home in Walnford, N. J., 91 years old. Fourteen months before her death, it has been learned, Mrs. Hendrickson signed over her estate, including the family homestead, portraits, jewels, silver plate and antique furniture to a Colored man, John Wilson, who had been in her employ forty years. Mrs. Hendrickson was a childless widow, and gave her prop DOCTOR DANIEL H. WILLIAMS. Founder of Provident Hospital, who lavishly entertained the visiting physicians at the Pekin Inn, Saturday evening, July 20th. Founder of Provident Hospital, who lavishly entertained the visiting physicians at the Pekin Inn, Saturday evening, July 20th. erty to the Colored man, it is said to pay off a debt of upward of $8,000 which he claimed she owed him on account of unpaid wages, and small loans. GRAND LODGE OF K. OF P. GRAND JURISDICTION, OF ILL. The Grand Lodge of K. of P. met in Annual Session at Alton, Ill. July 16, 1907. This was the largest and most COLORED MEN WIN POSI TIONS. Two Assigned to Police Ambulance Service—Stands High in Examinations. Two Colored men were assigned to positions as ambulance surgeons at the Sheffield avenue police station this week by the civil service commission. They are Edward Dunn Brown, 3532 Wabash avenue, and Ulysses Grant Dailev, 2620 Calumet avenue. They took the civil service examinations May 28, and attained high standings. They are the only Colored men employed by the city as ambulance surgeons. CHRIST ON STATE STREET This subject will be discussed next Sundav morning at the Institutional Church, 3825 Dearborn St. Damon and Pythias compared to David and Jonathan. Demonstrated sermon Sunday night, 8 o'clock. Special invitation to Sir Knights, Household of Ruth Court of Calantha. Last Sunday night a large audience witnessed Been Hur. Damon and Pythias will be the second of the series given. Come early. H. E. Stewart, Minister.—(S) Last R. R. Excursion Picnic. The manager of the Douglass Club Dancing School wishes to notify its friends and patrons, that the North Western Railroad company have favored us to the extent of allowing us the use of their splendid "New Park" for our outing on August 1st, and it is earnestly hoped that everyone will do all in their power to make a good impression by your good behavior. We PROF. N. CLARK SMITH. extend an invitation to citizens of Chicago, who may come, enjoy a day at the last plonic this season on account of the new railroad rate law. Trains will leave the N. W. Depot at 10:30, 11:30 a. m. return for supper in the city at 5:30-6:30 p. m. Tickets 50c, children 25c. Plenty of music. You know Smith Cadet Band and Smith's Orchestra. Mrs. Hattie Mitchell who was operated on by Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, 3 weeks ago, has returned to her home 3747 Wabash ave., much improved. Mrs. Lottie Lloyd of 3532 Calumet ave., is at Provident Hospital suffering, with appendicitis. She is under the skillful care of Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams. Collins Jackson who had his jugular vein cut has recovered and left the Provident Hospital where Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams saved his life. TO THE PUBLIC. JOHN W. HARRIS GRAND LODGE OF K. OF P. GRAND JURISDICTION OF ILL. The Grand Lodge of K. of P. met in Annual Session at Alton, Ill. July 16, 1907. This was the largest and most enthusiastic meeting ever held in the State. There were nearly two hundred delegates present. They held daily and nightly Sessions, so great was the business. The election of officers took place on Thursday night, the meeting lasting until 2 o'clock in the morning. The next session will be held at jacksonville, Ill. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: G. C. Sir Dr. Allen A. Wesley, Chicago; Grand V. C. Charles A. Bowler, Cairo, Ill.; Grn. I Sir W. O. King, Bloomington, Ill.; G. L. Sir S. L. Beatty, Champaign, Ill.; G. K. of R. and S. Frank B. Waring, Chicago, Ill.; G. M. of Ex. Sir R. R. Jackson, Chicago, Ill.; G. M. Director, Sir Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, Chicago, Ill.; G. Atty. R. A. J. Shaw, Chicago, Ill.; Supreme R. S. Dr. E. S. Miller, Chicago, Ill.; G. M. of W. S. J. Carr, Mounds, Ill.; Supreme R. S. Ed. D. Green, Chicago, Ill.; Col. J. R. Marshall for Supreme Degree The officers of the Grand Lodge were very much impressed with the Alton press and with the kind consideration of the citizens in general. They were never more royally entertained. CHIPS. Mrs. Virgil Cook and daughters will spend a few weeks in Rockford, Ill. Sabandy is a hair dressing that makes the hair grow long, straight, soft and glossy. The Misses Hamilton of Buffalo, New York are the guests of the Misses Paul, 3540 Forest ave. On July 13th there went into effect in the State of Texas, a law abolishing Negro trustees of schools. Miss Edna Moxley of London, Canada is in the city visiting her aunt Mrs. Wm. Lewis 2419 Wabash ave. Miss Blanche Turner, 364, 27th st.. and Miss Frances Cotton 3247 Dearborn st., will leave today on a visit to Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins entertained a party of five ladies at a box party at the matinee performance at the Pekin Theatre last Saturday. The annual picnic of Grace Presbyterian Sunday School took place Thursday afternoon and evening at Washington Park. A large number of persons attended. Mr. Noah D. Thompson & Son will leave Chicago, Monday to spend a two weeks vacation in Somerset, Penn., the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Johnle Purdy Mr. Thompson's brother and sister-in-law. James A. Scott, who is a strong power in Republican politics in the 2nd ward, is now one of the legal advisers of the Employers' National Protective Bureau, with offices at 185 Dearborn street. Dr. Chas, H. Pickett on last Monday night, July 22nd, 1907, gave a smoker in honor of Dr. Bluitt and Dr. Hamilton of Dallas, Texas, at his residence, 424 Fulton st. There were about twenty-five guests present. Mr. Robert M. Mitchell was toastmaster, and Doctors Dan Wallilliams, George Hall, Wilberforce Willame, Hamilton, John W. Lewis and Bluitt responded. Henry S. Anderson 6450 Champlain ave., I want to say that "The Broel Ax is all right, that it arrives at our home every Saturday, but many times our stingy neighbors steal away with it before I have time to read it." Mrs. Moses Ratcliff 4850 Dearborn st., was given a surprise party, last Friday evening by her husband Moses Ratcliff and friends and on Saturday morning Mrs. Ratcliff left for a three months visit with friends at various points in Miss. Mrs. Beauregard F. Moseley, 6242 Sangamon st., with her daughter Miss Bertha and masters Burton and Beauregard Jr., have gone on a long visit with Rev. G. P. Moseley, brother of Col. Beauregard F. Moseley, at Washington, Ga. St. Monica Court, No. 279 Catholic order of Foresters, will give their annual picnic at Peterson's Grove, S. W. Cor. 59th and Western ave., Monday afternoon and evening, July 29, and this outing of the only Colored Order of Catholic Foresters in the state of ill., promises to be an enjoyable affair. Neighbors and Johnson, are two of the best hustlers in this city. They have recently opened a real estate office at 3916 State st., and as both gentlemen are very popular and straightforward in their business dealings, they are bound to succeed. The "Leland Giants," continues to hold a warm spot in the hearts of the base ball fans and the general public, and it is a foregone conclusion that a large crowd will greet the Giants, today and tomorrow afternoon, when they run up against the A. B. C. Ind., at Auburn Park, 79th and Wentworth Ave. Citizens of Northern New York are deeply exercised because the Twenty-fourth Colored Infantry is to relieve the Twenty-third Infantry at Madison Barracks next February. Colonel Walter B. Camp, who organized regiments at Madison Barracks in Civil War times declares: "It's a shame that Colored troops should be quartered here. It is almost a desecration of a post that has been held by the best regiments of the army." President Roosevelt will be appealed to change the order. Madison Barracks is at Watertown, N. Y. Some Good In It. "Gracious," exclaimed the first country boarder, "see how muddy that water is the cows are drinking! Why, it's positively thick." "Yes," replied the other, "perhaps the milk won't be so thin for a couple of days now."—Philadelphia Press. When He Proposed. She was an helress, while he was poor, but otherwise honest. "But," she protested, "do you expect to support a wife on your salary?" "Well," he replied, "I didn't propose to do anything like that." Judge. It Was the Goat. "How is it, Billy, you didn't come to school yesterday?" said the old field schoolteacher, "and you're late this morning." "I couldn't help it," said Billy. "The goat chawed up my spellin' book!"—Atlanta Constitution. His Surprise. "Do you think young Propsley will astonish his friends when they see him on the stage?" "Yes, if they think he can act."—Houston Post. A Summary. Summer roses; Summer girls; Summer poses; Summer curls; Revolations On the beach; Wild flirtations With a peach; Bathers daily Wade or float; Idiots gayly Rock the boat. Sunburn, freckles— Just a few Piquant speckles— Peekaboo Waists mysterious; Mon and stars; Swift, delirious Motor cars; "Tis the season Just for rhyme— Without reason— Summer time. —Washington Star. Special 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. Address Julius F. F. Taylor, 5040 Armour Avenue, Chicago. WASHINGTON LETTER [Special Correspondence] [Special Correspondence.] Plans for the Pan-American palace to be erected in Van Ness park, at the foot of Seventeenth street, have been approved by Secretary Root as president ex officio of the governing board and John Barrett as director of the bureau of American republics. The building will be located near the center of Van Ness park and will face the east toward the executive grounds. It will have a frontage on Seventeenth street of 165 feet and a depth of about 170 feet on B street. The style of architecture is a combination of the Latin-American with the classical, the Latin-American style being intended to represent the interests of the Latin-American republics in the building. The Pan-American Palace The design will harmonize with the general scheme of improvement of the parks of the national capital. The building will be approached by a white driveway. Three large arched doors with Spanish grill gates, will open in to a handsome high studded corridor which opens into a large patio of the Latin-American type, which in turn opens into the main reading room of the library in the rear of the building. The patio is covered with a sliding glass roof, which may be closed in winter and kept open in summer, permitting the growth of tropical flowers and plants at all seasons. Staircases and Assembly Hall Two grand staircases, one on each side of the patio, lead to a Spanish foyer, which opens at the rear to a grand assembly hall a hundred feet long by seventy feet wide. This hall is dignified and elegant in style of treatment and is designed for the special use of important international conferences. On the north side of the assembly room is a large office for the governing board of the bureau, and on the other side are several committee rooms. On the left or south side of the patio are the offices of the director of the bureau and his immediate staff and the office of the secretary and his immediate staff. Fine Landscape Effects The building will be surrounded by fine landscape effects, with a rear stairway leading into handsome gardens suitable for public functions in fair weather. The building will probably be built of concrete, with an abundant use of Spanish tiling and decoration. The roof will be of Spanish tiling. The outside foundations will be finished in marble, and the upper portions of the building will have a stucco finish similar to that in general use in Latin countries. It is hoped to begin work on the foundations in August and to complete the entire building in a year and a half. The building proper will cost $600,000, and the furnishings and decorations will cost $150,000, making a total cost of $750,000, all of which expense will be borne by Mr. Andrew Carnegie. The site of the building cost $200,000, which was paid by the bureau. Historic Banner on View: The historic banner which inspired Francis Scott Key to compose "The Star Spangled Banner" and which floated over Fort McHenry, in Chesapeake bay, during its bombardment by the British on the night of Sept. 13, 1814, has been placed on exhibition at the Smithsonian institution, in this city. The flag is the property of Eben Appleton of New York, who has lent it to the government. It is about 28 by 30 feet and will be draped on the wall in the Hall of History of the institution. Uncle Sam's Prisons. Attorney General Bonaparte has directed that hereafter monthly reports shall be made showing the progress of building operations on the new United States penitentiaries at Leavenworth, Kan., and Atlanta, Ga., after the plan used by the navy department in reporting progress on battleships. Heretofore the department has been able to keep in touch with the work only by frequent trips by some of the officials of the department. Visitor From the Orient: Judge A. C. Carson of Manila, member of the supreme court of the Philippine Islands, who recently arrived in Washington, is here on a three months' vacation. He is one of seven members of the Phillipine supreme court. The judge came to this country by way of the Siberian railway, crossing the Atlantic to New York. "It took just ten days to go from Vladivostok by rail to Moscow," said Judge Carson. "The trip was exceedingly pleasant, and the sleeping car accommodations were as good if not better than those on the Pullman cars of the United States." Plan Stately Church. That there may be a great national Methodist Episcopal Church South in Washington the Mount Vernon Place M. E. church has purchased a fitting site in the triangle that lies between Massachusetts avenue, K and Ninth streets, just west of the square occupied by the Public library. It is proposed that the new building shall be one of the handsomest and most attractive church edifices in the city and that it shall be up to date both in architectural design and equipment. Free Alcohol. The new denatured alcohol law goes into effect on Sept. 1 this year. This is the legislation that authorizes the establishment of central denaturing bonded warehouses other than those at distilleries. The internal revenue bureau is now preparing rules and regulations under the new law, and it is the hope and expectation of the government that the manufacture of denatured alcohol may take a spurt when the new legislation becomes effective. Up to this time the results under the denatured alcohol law have been disappointing. CARL SCHOFIELD. Humor « Philosophy ‘By DUNCAN M. SMITH PERT PARAGRAPHS. Few men forget to be good to their wives, for their wives won't let them. ‘When a man’s wages become salary st is a sigm that his wife is beginning to climb. No one who has companionship com- ing to bim is ever lonely. Real shams are not sham when they deceive no one. All men are brothers, but some seem to have stepmothers. Sometimes plenty of good bread and butter is all that is necessary to con- vert a pessimist Into an optimist. Ignorance of the law excuses no one for employing a poor lawyer. A soft heart is impressionable, but a soft bead is intolerable. Faith may be able to move moun- tains, but needs a steam engine as a vehicle of expression. ‘Some people are pious because it is the only diversion that thelr tempera- ments fit them for. : When Father Sheared the Sheen. Of all the things that I recall ‘From childhood's happy clime I think I like the best of all ‘The spring sheep shearing time. ‘When in the farmyard all the flock ‘Was gathered dozens deep. 1 climb upon the old horse block And watch them shear the sheep. ‘They clipped andPcilpped and clipped ‘and clipped ‘With spstagy shears of brown, And from the sheep the fleeces slipped Like snow banks drifting down. And now and then a careless wight ‘Would nip some skin away. Not to the lammle’s great delight, T think T've heard them say. ‘The bleating lambs and patient ewes Stood waiting in the pen ‘Till came their turn their coats to lose ‘To furnish coats for men. . ‘Then on the shearing table they ‘Were tumbled in a heap, ‘And then the wool just rolled away ‘When father sheared the sheep. It really seems as if I might ‘Have learned a thing or two ‘By watching how the fleeces white Rolled off from lamb and ewe, But I have felt the sharper's shears ‘Make ravage long and deep, Just as his did in other years ‘When father sheared his sheep. Letting Him Down Easy. “They used to be good friends. Now he hates her worse than poison.” “Snake poison Perhaps you mean.” Know What He Wanted. “I bear you are a candidate for of- fice.” “Well, my friends have been kind enough to suggest it.” “What are you going to run on, the good government ticket?” “I hope not. Say, I expect to ret elected, and it is only those who can’t ‘win who want good government.” Funked. He coula not win out in the race ‘Nor with the victors meet; His was a not uncommon ease. He simply got cold feet. He could not take his nerve in hand And groom it till "twas fit. Nor boost himself to beat the band, For he was nervy—nit. And so they laid his boom away— ‘Oblivion complete— And can't recall his name today— ‘The man who got cold feet. Realistic. “He painted a basket of fruit so nat ural that it made you hungry to look at it” “Yes, and It made him a blamed sight hungrier trying to sell it.” From an Expert. Sow young should a man marry?” “Before he is old enough to know better if at all,” replied the old bache- lor. Constant War. ‘The bascball umpire bas, 0 Sout, A most unpleasant station. wih Sti has to tent it out And can't use arbitration. Giving Her Pleasure. LW) WW Be = \ eae iW ge y uN : bad f=ai " [5] “T bear he is # good husband. “Yes; he provides his wife with ey- erything.” “But other men do that.” “But he lets her cut bis hair.” Bhe Knew. “Do you believe in trial merriages?” “My dear,” said the older one, “all ‘marriages ate trials.” Humor a? Philosophy By DUNCAN M. SMITH TALK DOES IT. ‘Fou often see a fairy queen, A maiden more or less sixteen, ‘Who ties upwith some ugly guy, A man who doeswt take your eye, ‘And for a space you wonder why ‘The girl should pick this mother’s son ‘But maybe he's the only one ‘Who ever poured into her ear ‘The things a lady likes to hear. And one not overhard to please ‘May wonder what in him she sees, ‘While other fellows much more swell In single biessedness may dwe™ ‘Whom she could capture Just as well. The reason from the wise is hid, But maybe he's the only kid ‘Who ever had the nerve to say, “How very fine you look today!” No one can understand just why It is one fellow stands so high And able with such ease to reach The handsomest and ripest peach And fasten to 1 like a leach. You wonder'how he baits his trap, But maybe he's the only chap ‘Who ever looked into her eyes And whispered, “You're about my — Outsiders. though astute and wise, Cannot behold him through her eyes, To then: forever is unknown The line of talk in tender tone He hands her when they are alone. It isn't all in looks and dress, In wit and learning, you can guess. It’s onl: what he has to say That makes her follow him away. Plenty High Enough. le) § a ~ , SS CeME-K ie They | Rees ver “What do you know about high art?” “I ought to know a whole lot. I have a picture in the house that cost $750 without the frame.” A Poser For Him. “Ma, did your slipper grow on you?” “No, child. I bought It at the store.” “It isn’t a part of you, then?” “Certainly not.” “Does it have feelings?” “No; it is inanimate.” “Then, ma, how did it happen that it hurt you worse than it did me the other day when you spanked me?” What Cheered Him. “It must have been a terribie ordeal on the witness stand with all of them lawyers trying to tangle you up.” “They didn't bother me much. I kept thinking about the witness fees I was going to get.” Explained It. “Sorry, young man, but my daughter fs out.” “But I told her I would call.” “She probably heard you.” Makes Him Move. ‘The slowest mortal in the world ‘On hand ts always found. Perhaps the first man in the line, ‘When pay day comes around. | ‘Something Wrong. “Did you find anything abnormal abou: this woman?” asked the lawyer. “Well, she claimed to like to wash dishes,” replied the expert. «+ Game ‘Their Estima- 6 tion. Sy ae If every one could é % draw the pay BS He thinks that | he is worth. > Ba ‘The boss would eee a a check, “Pay So-and-s0 the earth.” ae & ss! gS (Fay M* DAS ae JHE EART ‘Their Estima- tion. If every one could draw the pay He thinks that he is worth, } The boss would have to draw a check, “Pay So-and-so the earth.” ae «| \ s PERT PARAGRAPHS. | You will never be able to make peo ple look up to you by talking down to them. ‘ ted a aid i 2 ST. MONICA COURT, No. 279 CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS WILL GIVE THEIR ANNUAL PICNIC aT sy Penn tei ns Brenna OF ote ees ‘They will endeavor to outdo all former occasions by adding a number ot amusements and awarding prizes to contestants, ‘The St. Monies Court being the only Colored Order of Catholic Foresters HUMOR OF THE HOUR ‘Too Much. “You say that you love me,” sbe said; “that you would do anything for me. Tam going to put you to the test.” “Darling, I am ready to do anything, to dare anything, for you. If it will make you happy to see me enter a Gem wild beasts, I will If you ‘woul “heve si jenp Watts aes building to prove that T love you, I am ready to take the risk Bid me Bavigate the rapids of Niagara in a barrel, and I will make the effort, so that you may know how deep is my affection for you.” . “I shall not ask you to do any of the foolish things you mention. But won't you, if you really love me, go out in the back yard and play croquet with Aunt Mehitabel? She says she gets so lone- some knocking the balls around alone.” ‘With a groan of despair be grabbed his hat and ran. She had asked. too much. He could not even for her love assume the risk of being referred to as a moliycoddle—Judge. ‘Sweet Surroundings. Pearl—He must think the world of you, dear. He said you were a sweet little bird. Ruby—Well, he said if 1 would only be his wife I would always live in clo ver—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. | A Bad Season. | “Yes,” said the poet, “I published my book of poems about a month ago, but tt isn't going very well.” | “Indeed!” remarked his friend. “You ‘told me you expected it to sell like hot cakes.” “Well—er—hot cakes don’t sell very ‘well this weather."—Catholle Standard ‘and Times. | Hubby’s Dislike. 3 LS ote) ee rs KS » LS C RP =A \ = : - 4 V7 x Coco? NY" LP QRS CASS: SS os Sa CCB = a Bee ; —_S>= BB Friend—You have a nice little home here in the suburbs, but I sbould think your husband would dislike catching trains. Mrs. Suburbs—He does. He dislikes it so much that he frequently neglects to catch the last train home at night— New York Mail. Exaleinine it te Him. “Are you goiig to Europe this sum- mer?’ “Yes,” answered Mr. Cumrox. “Moth- er and the girls say that rich people are getting so numerous in America that we've got to go to the old world to get appreciated.”—Washington Star. Matter of Cost. ‘Mrs. Hayrix—The paper tells uv a swell society woman in the city givin’ ‘a high tea. What do yew s'pose a high ‘tea is? Mrs. Oatcake—Ob, I reckon it be a kind what an oil paintin’ goes with ‘stead uv a chromo—Chicago News. Resurrection. ‘Thistledown, thistledown, Floating into country town From the hillsides far away, ‘Can you find no place to stay? Buttercup, buttercup. From the brookside looking up. All the gold of summer skies In your shining chalice lies. Clover bloom. clover bloom, ‘Wake my heart with your perfume, Whisper low of bygone days And of green and shady ways. Clover, thistle, buttercup, Stir the drowsy memory up; Backward slip the years, and then ‘Youth and childhood live again. A Substitute. “Zhe old man couldn't find his um- brelia, and he had to go away without t” “Did it rain?” a ‘No, but he had a brain storm.” ‘Telephone Calumet 185 " E. A. STACK DENTISTRY at Cost Until Sept. ist. | W< control patents and discoveries by crnich missing teeth cam bere" Placed without the old-time removable plate or bridge and by which loose End. falling. teeth can’ be tightened by which “pyorrhea ‘(Higgs disease) sore ‘and bleeding gums eam be cured Call ind have us examine your teeth And you will get satisfaction. {% {0 Introduce our werk among the Colored” people of Chicago. We will make small charges for material until Sept. tat. $3.00 FULL SET OF TEETH— 8300 “GUARANTEED $8.00 —nEST SET OF TEETH $0.00 22k Gold Crowne ae (cont material about #130 Bridgework ne (cost material bout) 200 He-Enameling EG Keost taterlai about) 230 Gola Pitine foci 8 conte Silver Fittings 20 de Semen Poreelaim Crownn 20000000. 0° (cost material about) 1.30 AN work guaranteed 10 vears. Ail work Jone under dircet personal stp Srvision, “TRead what a clergyman says about us—"l wish. to say that foam wel: Satisned with ‘the work done ‘in your oiler. Your ‘dentists, are men ‘who understand. thelr. business ‘and "are gentlemen” UREV, ge Te JACKS Pastor Hyde Park’ Baptist Charch Chicazo. NORTHWESTERN DENTAL CO, | 182 STATE STREET cmicaco Buy Your Houses and Fiats From Neighbors and Johnson. Don't pay rent ail your life. Don’t die and leave your children 2 bunch of receipts. BE YOUR OWN LANDLORD. We sell to every man according to his means. Terms to suit every purse. Before buying see NEIGHBORS AND JOHNSON, : 3916 State St Phone Douglas 4965. YOUR HOUSE MAY BURN TO- NIGHT. NEIGHBORS AND JOHNSON writes insurance in the BEST com- punies in the WORLD. Have your household goods 4N: SURED. Do it NOW. i Good Chance to Make Big Money. ‘A great business opportunity! A west side party has for sale an old established business which nets her over five hundred dollars ($500) a month. The present owner wishes to retire. If you are interested drop a card to Julius F. Taylor, 5049 Armour avenue, Chicago. BRIGHT BOYS AND GIRLS WANT- ED TO SELL THE BROAD Ax. | Bright boys and girls can make mon- ‘ey in every community by selling The Broad Ax. It will cost you nothing to begin, as we will send you a sup- ‘ply of papers for the first week tree. | 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 inde- pendent ,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 cap- ital which you can buy more papers ‘ing in order to find its way into the leteeae Oia poe Onan coe it is written, Write plainly on one side of the paper only, and address all communi- cations to The Broad Ax, 5040 Armour avenue, at the newsdealers’ rate, allowing you | good profit. Thinking and progressive people read the Broad Ax. Your father, bro- thers, uncles and friends will buy the Paper from you. If you mean business write to Julius F. Taylor, 6040 Ar- mour avenue, Chicago. \ Ball Park, ‘th St and Wentworth Ave. bur ll Best Games of Ball in the Peting pros. Sema Pros, Cubs THE LELAND GIANTS, VS. A. B.C. IND. Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28. Games called at 3:30. Best of order maintained at ail times. Come and see real ball playing. Price, Admission 25¢, Grand Stand 36c, Boy's Seats 15c. oe ‘Phone Oakiaed 1350-1399 John J. Dunn wreieste COALS mec lWUus Fifty-First St. and Armour Ave. tan Yano af eS / 5 CERRO BOOKS FREE 23, jestleges DISEASES PECULIAR TO MAN. peers epee arti conase sdeder Sgt copumene tat eae ote and adder dems, Rieter yon DR. JOS. LISTER & CO. 40 Dearborn st, AIO a Chicago, Mm JH. COLEWN & CD Express & Yan Moving ‘TRUNKS EVERYWHERE. 2540 State Stree: Phone 699 Calumet CHICAGO Se CIGARS, TOBACCO SHIRT WAISTS KIMONAS MRS. A. E. 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Jackson Sisters, cigars, confection- ery store and news stand, 920 W. Lake Street. C. C McLain, cigars, tobacco anc news stand, 2906 State street. Mrs, J. W. Hadley 116 W. 5ist st. cigars, tobacco and news stand. Mrs. Katherine R. Hamlet, Cigars tobacco, and fancy groceries and news stand 5028 Armour ave. ‘The Informer News Co, 188 Ran dolph St, Detroit, Mieh. The Standard News Co 131 W. 53rd st, New York, City, N. ¥. Whem All Else Fails, Try Famer’s Hair Tonic Farmer's Hair Cream GRAY g MORAN ATTORNEYS AT LAW ‘Suite 1114 Ashland Block, Clark and Randolph Sts. Tel, Central 56% CHICAGO. ‘Residence 57 Macallister Place ‘Telephone Ashland 363 onan — end 0 ATTORNEY ATLAW Suite 318-330 Reaper Block CLARK AND WASHINGTON STS. CHICAGO. A. D. GASH Attorney at Taw, : 94-86 La Salle Street, Chicace Suite 615 we 619, : ‘Telephone Main 3077, JOHN E. OWENS ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR. aT Law ‘329 ASHLAND “BLOCK ELEPHONE CENTmAL #08 cmicage ee ee Tel. 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It is estimated that the total first cost of England's present navy was $670,000,000, and about $890,000,000 has been spent in the last ten years. In 18$2 there was a ten hour movement among the shipwrights and callers of New England, and several strikes resulted, which proved successful. Having started its American series with the Amerika, the Hamburg-American steamship line continues with the President Lincoln and next fall will add the General Grant. Theodore H. Davis, the archaeologist, has just brought to this country from Egypt an alabaster statue of Queen Tel which dates back to 1800 B.C. It is to be presented to the New York Museum of Art. Work upon the tunnel which is to couple Turin with the Riviera has not yet begun. The railway line between Cuneo and Ventimeglia, by which it is approached on the Italian side, is, however, practically completed. Work has been begun by German philologists on material collected during the last nine years for a dictionary of the Egyptian language. The language goes back more than 3,000 years, and there are more than 1,000,000 signs used in it. In every room in a certain Maine hotel is pinned on the wall a large sized piece of sandpaper. Over it is this request: "Please don't scratch your matches here." Needless to say, that is where all the matches are scratched. Two nine-pound shot were dug up by workmen in Waterville, Me., recently. It is thought that they were fired from British warships or from the American batteries across the harbor during the occupancy of the town by the English forces. Out of a $3,000,000 appropriation by the Cuban congress for the relief of suffering occasioned by the last winter's floods in the different provinces of the island a Havana paper states that $303,000 has been allotted to road building in Pinar del Río province. In the new disease known as "tennis elbow" there is usually local tenderness on pressure, with acute pain on extending the arm. There is seldom any swelling. The trouble is thought to be due to tearing of the muscular fiber, and it is very persistent, often recurring even after long rest. It is a woman, Miss M. E. Sullivan, who supplies the United States navy with its stationery, note paper, menu cards and invitations. She is a Connecticut girl, but she got the training that makes it possible for her to do this kind of work at Pratt institute. Making card plates in the beginning, she has worked up her splendid business. Excavations in Rome being conducted on the Palatine hill have shown a curious and interesting circumstance. The Necropolis has been found to contain remains of the ninth, eighth, sixth and fourth centuries before Christ. All fragments of the seventh and fifth centuries are lacking, and archaeologists are engaged in a close study of the field in order to find the reason. In Arbury Park, Warwickshire, England, the ancestral seat of the Newdegates, a tapered pillar in gray granite on a three stepped pedestal has been erected to perpetuate the memory of George Elliot. Her birthplace is near by, and her father, brother and nephew served the Newdegate family in the office of land agent. The monument is the gift of F. A. N. Newdegate. In the city of Springfield, Mass., is a large art collection which is the largest and most varied owned by any one person in the country. It is the property of G. W. V. Smith, who has spent over fifty years getting it together, and it is ranked with the New York Metropolitan museum and the Wallace museum of London. Mr. Smith has loaned his collection to the city of Springfield to make the pictures eventually the property of the citizens. Senator Palmer P. Woods of the island of Hawaii is going to make an effort for the preserving of the Hawaiian language. There have been efforts in the past to preserve the language in its purity, but the encroachment of commercialism, the introduction of the English language as the official tongue and the exclusive use of English in the public schools have gradually undermined all efforts to preserve some semblance of the beautiful language of the native Hawaiians. Probably not one person out of 500 entering' the south car in the elevator shaft of the Fifth Avenue hotel ever stops to read the little framed notice which hangs in one corner, says the New York Sun. But to the observing few this little notice tells a story: "In this very space forty-eight years ago was placed the first passenger elevator ever built in the world." In 1859, when first installed, it was one of the curiosities of the city, and visitors from far and near came to witness its operation. It is probable that no woman in the wide world possesses so many fearfully and wonderfully made gowns as Princess Tutchinsky. It is her boast that she never pays less than $1,000 for any costume. Recently she had a remarkable gown made in Paris, on which her family coat of arms was reproduced in jewels on a white satin gown. All the stones had to be pierced, but, though their value was thereby deteriorated, the costume as it was returned from the modiste's represented a value of at least $71,000. NO INCENTIVE. How could Horatius keep the bridge, And make the people hate him as And make the people hale him as The very bravest Roman, Obliging those who sang his praise To press the loudest pedal When the reward did not include A bright Carnegie medal? You wonder how the brave and rash Six hundred ever did it— Tore off that charge when all the rules Of prudence would forbid it. What was the sense of going up The hill to that disaster Without a medal at the end From our great ironmaster? When Washington picked up an oar And opened navigation Upon the Delaware that day Ere yet we were a nation, Though congress said, "Dear George you are, The kid that's all the candy." He had to plug along without A medal made by Andy. Our modern heroes do not have To live on unrequited. When they perform a daring deed, No longer are they slighte'. Carnegie reads about the case And doesn't mark them zero. Oh, no. He writes. "This certifies You are a full fledged hero!" So He Could Use It. "What is he going to call his story?" "The Tale of a Rooster." "That is a bright idea. Then if it doesn't go his wife can use it to trim her hat" No Chance to Know. "Sillas was telling me today that he thinks them high financiers are going to bring on the worst panic this country ever saw." "What does he know about it? Did he ever run a livery stable?" "No." "Or work in one?" "Probably he has been to the legislature or something like that. These know it all fellows make me weary." Blossom Time. The pannicles of elder spread Their starlike blossoms to the sun. The clover lifts a blushing head And browns its petals one by one. The black haw bush with bloom is white The mullein spreads a velvet leaf Down where the river's ripples bright Are singing low that summer's brief. A sweet perfume is in the air. The air is vocal, too, with song From feathered singers everywhere. The liquid lifting runs along; The burden of the song is sweet, And sweet the earth, the air above, And brief our season is, petite. Too brief for summer, life and love. Changed His Mind. "When he was small, he vowed he would lick the teacher if he ever got big enough." "And did he do it?" "Not much. Just a few years later she had to get out an injunction to keep him from marrying her." Might Help Him Along. "He called me a.liar." "Sue him for damages." "But I am a corporation claim agent, and the jury might decide that I was benefited rather than injured." For Mature Teething. "Pa, do you cut your egeteeth on silver spoons or ivory rings, or what?" "You cut them on gold bricks, my son." Depends on the Kind. "He sings like a bird." "Ah, does he?" "Yes, like a rooster." PERT PARAGRAPHS. A little learning is a dangerous thing, and less is more so. Some people are so imaginative that a mere supposition rapidly grows until it becomes a deposition. Liars earn their living by the sweat of their imagination. No really true man enjoys a practical joke- upon himself. It is a matter of temperament if you are rich and of temper if you aren't. Llars earn their living by the sweat of their imagination. No really true man enjoys a practical joke- upon himself. It is a matter of temperament if you are rich and of temper if you aren't. When a man's mind wanders it is up to the man to arise and wander with it if he doesn't want bughouse terminals. A rash man who has a firm wife is sure to get what's coming to him. Most of the flying machine men are careful to keep their feet on the earth. Undoubtedly the first fall was into love. CHOICE MISCELLANY Seattle Doesn't Whistle. New York is big, busy and bustling, but the metropolis, even while clipping coupons and driving the innocents to slaughter in the stock market, takes time to whistle. Chicago scampers along at a pace which has amazed the world, but the clear note of the whistler can be heard even above the grind of State street, while Michigan avenue is a perfect paradise for the whistling boulevard. Dropping down closer to the gulf littoral, there is New Orleans, languid, romantic, sensual, dreaming in the tropical sun, where between the lake and the river, between Carrollton and Barracks, one may never get beyond the range of the whistler's whistling. Put Seattle to the test. Go to the corner of Pike street and First avenue, walk to Yester way and return through Second avenue to Pike and then add up the whistlers heard while making the journey. They will be fewer in number and more timid in execution than one may find in the same distance on the busier streets of perhaps any other American city. Seattle simply doesn't whistle as other cities whistle.—Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Promoted After Death. It is doubtful if there is any evidence in the history of the United States army of an officer being promoted after his death. It develops that there was at least one such case in the Confederate army, however. Senator Culberson of Texas, who is a close and accurate student of civil war history, particularly in so far as the Confederate's past in it is concerned, is the authority for this statement. Writing to the Confederate veteran regarding the south's famous artillerist, John Pelham—"the Gallant Pelham," as he was known in wartimes—the senator says that after Pelham's de th General Lee wrote to President Davis recommending that, notwithstanding the officer had passed away, he should be made a lieutenant colonel. Pursuant to the recommendation, Davis sent the promotion nomination to the senate, and it was confirmed. Senator Culberson expressed the opinion that this was the most remarkable honor conferred on any man during the civil war. The incident appears to be not well known, as most postbellum writers refer to Pelham as major, the rank he held when he died.—Washington Herald. Wiser Now About Cigars. Not long ago a man who smokes good cigars came back from Cuba. There is a law limiting the number of cigars that can be brought in free to fifty. This particular man hadn't declared his cigars, but he was found out all right. The customs inspectors told him about the law, and he was the maddest man in all New York. When he found there was no chance for him he started in to throw the extra cigars over into the water. The inspectors let him do it, and he finally started to walk off the pier. But the officers at once seized the cigars that were left. "You threw your cigars overboard, you know," was the explanation. The man fumed and swore, but it was no use, and the last straw was added when he was arrested and later fined for throwing some of the government's cigars into the water. He buys his cigars right in New York now.-New York Tribune. Thief's Ruse to Escape Arrest The Budapest police have arrested a confectioner's "housemaid" called Rosa. They accused Rosa of being Alexander Nemety, aged nineteen, who was wanted for a series of thefts, and the prisoner at once admitted the identity. Nemety explained that he was tired of hiding from the police and that he dressed himself in girl's clothes and took service with the confectioner on the strength of a servant's reference which he had stolen for the purpose. He acquitted himself excellently as a housemaid and might not have been detected if he had not slipped out in his own clothes to revisit old haunts and been traced back to the house. London Standard. Not For the Stout Woman. A popular fashion that the stout woman of a certain figure should avoid is the new way of putting on the Japanese sleeves. They begin with the armhole proper and are made, as you probably know, quite straight without fullness, four inches deep, with a roll over cuff of contrasting fabric. The new way is to put them on at the shoulder at top, then run them down within three inches of the top of belt. The armhole proper is the usual size and finished with a binding. This sleeve gives the capellike effect that jackets and many blouses are striving to get. Importance of the Little Coat. The little coat plays an immensely important part in the remodeling of all gowns. In a window there was displayed the other day a little dinner coat of Chinese blue silk. It was embroidered in the oriental colors. Scarcely a spot that was not touched with the embroiderer's needle. The little coat was cut like a jumbo kacket, very short, with very loose front and straight back. There, were chopped off sleeves made very wide. The Doomed Paddle Wheel. Some particulars as to the cost of working turbine and paddle wheel steamers off the British coast have been published, showing that the turbine steamer burned 0.472 ton of coal per nautical mile and the paddle wheel steamer 0.614 ton. The average speed of the turbine steamer was 22.2 knots and that of the paddle steamer 20 knots, and the turbine steamer required less help. HILLMAN'S STATE & WASHINGTON STS. 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Each would be told: "Here is your Now go and fight it out." I greatly fear these scientists Are too far in advance. Still girls and men will fall in love Themselves and take a chance. Stirring Up Memories. "I never like to be on the ocean in a fog." "Afraid of bumping into some other boat?" "No, it isn't that so much as the constant blowing of the fog horn. It reminds me of the dinner horn and keeps me hungry till the time." Couldn't Roost. "You will have to go to bed with the chickens if you come to my place," said the jolly uncle from the rural districts to his nephews who were about to visit him. "Uncle," said the overwise city boy, "you have sized us up wrong. We are no porch climbers." Push Up In Front. Don't be sitting round all day; Get somewhere! Make a stab at it some way. Get somewhere! Sameness sort of drives you mad; Get a hobby or a fad. Tie a pretzel bad. Till you make the neighbors sad— Get somewhere! Don't get rooted to one spot. Get somewhere! Strike it rich as like as not. Get somewhere! At the risk of seeming blunt Break away from use and wont. Get a move and do a stunt; See what things are like in front— Get somewhere! Eating It All. "You are growing so stout you must have changed your boarding place." "No, but they have changed the style of service." "What is the difference?" "They used to serve the meals a la carte and now it is table d'hote." Presenting It to Strangers. "Mosquitoes busy down your way?" "Yes; they get a hump on themselves occasionally." "Then they leave the hump on you, I presume." Climb a Tree. An auto car has been invented That swims, they say, to beat the band Or pounds as hard the boulevard. Are we not safe on sea or land? PERT PARAGRAPHS. Some people may be bigger fools than others, but they will have to prove it before we believe it. A woman usually thinks that it is up to her to make her husband either reform or conform. 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