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THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE. President Roosevelt In His Long and Farewell Message to Congress Suggests Many Radical Reforms In the Conduct of The Affairs of the Government. He Fires into the Courts And the Judges for Failing to Grind Out Speedy Justice. Vol. XIV President Roof In His Lon Farewell Suggests Many H In the Conduc of the Governn He Fires into t the Judges for Out Speedy Ju President Roosevelt's long and farewell message, was read on last Tuesday in the presence of all the members of both branches of Congress and many distinguished citizens. His message is one of the longest that has ever been put forth by any of the presidents. It contains many suggestions, some of them radical, and many of them are good, bad, and indifferent, in relation to conducting the affairs of the government. He very bitterly fires into the courts and the judges for failing to grind out "speedy justice," which at best is nothing more nor less than mob and lynch law galvanized into respectability in many sections of the country, by contending for "speedy justice," the President is pandering to the most dangerous element in this country an element which believes in trampling all the laws under their feet and setting themselves up as law givers and gods. It is true that much valuable time is wasted by the courts and the judges, and reforms in this respect would be welcomed by many litigants, but TAFT ASKS SOUTH TO FORGET PAST. He Says Political Traditions Must Give Way Before Growth of Dixie. NORTH ITS BEST FRIEND. Danger of Negro Rule Need Not Come With Votes; Speaker Sees Hopes. Last Monday evening, President elect William H. Taft, addressed the North Carolina Society in New York City, and after assuring his hearers, from the "Tar Heel" state, and other distinguished guests present that he was not in favor of permitting the Negro to rule or lord it over the whites in the South, he spoke in part as follows, and let it be known, that he would adhere to the policy adopted by the late President, William McKinley and President Roosevelt, in building up a white man's Republican party, in that section of the country. Text of Taft's Address. After paying a tribute to North Carolina, Mr. Taft asked: "Why is it that what is done at Washington seems to be the work of the north and the west, and not of the south? Should this state of affairs continue? We can answer these questions as the historian would and we can explain the situation as it is; but I don't think we can justify or excuse a continuance of it. "I am not going to rehearse the painful history of reconstruction or "speedy justice," is not the whole show, for within the past 30 years hundreds of innocent men, women and even little children in this country have been hung up by their necks and their bodies riddled with bullets, without trial and no time in which to prove their innocence and all these revolting crimes against law, and order have been committed in the name of "speedy justice." For our part, we are not in favor of "speedy justice," as the term is generally used. President Roosevelt rails against the trusts and the monopolies, notwithstanding the fact, that those who own and control them, have for many years furnished the money to enable the President and his party to maintain a firm grip, around the throats of the American people. Not being a profound writer, and not possessing a methodical or judicial mind, it would have greatly added to the lasting reputation of President Roosevelt, if he would have employed an expert in the art of letter writing, to have prepared his last and long farewell message to Congress. what followed it. I Come at once to the present condition of things, stated from a constitutional and political standpoint. And that is this: That in all southern states it is possible, by election laws prescribing proper qualifications for the suffrage, which square with the fifteenth amendment, and which shall be equally administered as between the black and white races, to prevent entirely the possibility of a domination of southern state, county, or municipal governments by an ignorant electorate, white or black. It is further true that the sooner such laws, when adopted, are applied with exact equality and justice to the two races, the better for the moral tone of the state and community concerned. "Negroes should be given an opportunity, equally with whites, by education and thrift, to meet the requirements of eligibility which the state legislatures in their wisdom shall lay down in order to secure the safe exercise of the electoral franchise. The Negro should ask nothing other than an equal chance to qualify himself for the franchise, and when that is granted by law and not denied by executive discrimination, he has nothing to complain of. Danger of Negro Rule Past. "The proposal to repeal the fifteenth amendment is utterly impracticable and should be relegated to the limbo of forgotten issues. It seems to me to follow, therefore, that there is or ought to be a common ground upon which we can all stand in respect to [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a badge on his left shoulder]. J. W. ANDERSON. The new Ward McAllister of Chicago, who will shortly be given the right hand of fellowship and become a full fledged member of the Fellowship Club. Mr. J. W. Anderson, 79 East 32nd street, will leave for New York City Friday, Dec. 18th, to spend the holidays with his parents, who now reside in that city. Returning about January 10th, at which time it is rumored that he will become a candidate for membership of the Fellowship Club, from which he has been the recipient of much hospitality. studies. And through the assistance of Major John C. Buckner, B. G. Johnso W. H. Curd, who certified his petition which resulted in a substituting client appointment at the Lincoln Park station. Maintaining this temporary position for six months, and as seems without any prospect of a early permanent appointment, and with this fact in view, together will decreasing revenue, availed himself Mr. Anderson was born in Kingston, Jamalaica (British West Indies), in 1869. After receiving his preliminary education in the public schools of that city he availed himself with the opportunity of an apprenticeship in a cigar-making establishment, and after completing the trade started out in the world on his own resources. Coming to New York City in 1884, where he worked at this trade for four years, and being subjected to various disadvantages, necessitated giving it up. Coming to Chicago in 1889, he became a student in the old Central Institute now on East Randolph street, where he qualified himself for the postal service, taking a special review course in high school the race question in the south and its political bearing that takes away any justification for maintaining the continued solidity of the south to prevent the so-called Negro domination. The fear that in some way or other a social equality between the races shall be enforced by law or brought about by political measures really has no foundation except in the imagination of those who fear such a result. The federal government has nothing to do with social equality. Social equality is something that grows out of voluntary concessions by the individuals forming society. Mr. Taft referred to the trials of the reconstruction period as further agencies that helped to keep alive the feeling engendered by that controversy, and continued: "But times change, and men change with them. The growth of the south since 1890 has been marvelous. The manufacturing capital in 1880 was $250,000,00; in 1890. $650,000,000 in 1900. $1,150,000,000, and in 1908. $2,100,000,000, while the value of the manufacturers increased from $450,000,000, in 1890 to $2,600,000,000 in 1908. The south has become rich, and only the surface of its wealth has been scratched. Its growth has exceeded that of the rest of the country and it in now in every way sharing in its prosperity. Many Southrons Seek Change. "Again the Democratic party has not preserved inviolate its traditional doctrines as to state rights and other issues, and has for the time adopted new doctrines of possibly doubtful economic truth and wisdom. Under these conditions there was in the last studies. And through the assistance of Major John C. Buckner, B. G. Johnson W. H. Curd, who certified his petition, which resulted in a substituting clerkship appointment at the Lincoln Park station. Maintaining this temporary position for six months, and as it seems without any prospect of an early permanent appointment, and with this fact in view, together with decreasing revenue, availed himself with the opportunity of a position out of the government service in a more subordinate capacity, but with greater recompense. Since living in this city Mr. Anderson has maintained the respect and good fellowship of all with whom he came in contact. His name has figured in connection with many grand social functions given in this city. He is an energetic member of the Appomattox Club and the Frederick Douglass Center. A member of the Ancient Order of Foresters, and a Mason of exalted degree. Mr. Anderson maintains a position with the St. Paul Railroad Company, whose offices are in the Railway Exchange Building, Michigan avenue and Jackson boulevard. campaign, and there is today throughout the south, among many of its most intelligent citizens, an impatience, a nervousness, and a restlessness in voting for one ticket and in rejoicing in the success of another. "I believe that the movement away from political solidarity has started, and ought to be encouraged, and I think one way to encourage it is to have the south understand that the attitude of the north and the Republican party toward it is not one of hostility, or criticism, or opposition, political or otherwise; that they believe in the maintenance of the fifteenth amendment, but that as already explained they do not deem that amendment to be inconsistent with the south's obtaining and maintaining what it regards as its political safety from domination of an ignorant electorate; that the north years for closer association with the south; that its citizens deprecate that reserve on the subject of politics which so long has been maintained in the otherwise delightful social relations between southerners and northerners as they are more and more frequently thrown together. "We believe the solution of the race question in the south is largely a matter of industrial and thorough education. The Negro is essential to the south in order that it may have proper labor. As the industries of the south continue to grow in the marvelous ratio already shown the demands for labor must increase. Primary and industrial education for the masses, higher education for the leaders of the Negro race, will make up a system Continued on Page 2. Mayor Busse Draws the "Color Line" IN SELECTING HIS COMMITTEE OF ONE HUNDRED PROMINENT CITIZENS TO COMMEMORATE THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN. HE FAILED TO SELECT ONE COLORED MAN TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE. THUS COMPLETELY IGNORING THAT CLASS OF VOTERS WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR HIM TO OCCUPY THE MAYOR'S CHAIR. THE AFRO-AMERICANS ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN MAKING PREPARATIONS TO CELEBRATE THE ONE HUNDRED CENTENNIAL OF THE GREAT EMANCIPATOR WITH APPROPRIATE EXERCISES. February 12th, 1909, will be the 100 Anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, and it promises to be an event of National importance. Prominent men and women in all walks of life, and those occupying humbler positions in society and in the business world, regardless of their Nationality, politics or religious inclinations, are making preparations to fittingly join in the celebration, and to do homage to one of the greatest characters in the history of the world. The patriotic and enterprising citizens of Chicago, desiring to do their part in this direction, no doubt, reminded or influenced Mayor Busse, to take some action in relation to selecting a committee, to conduct the celebration and last week, he selected a committee of 100 prominent, and some not so prominent citizens representing, all races and nationalities, except the Negro and the Chinaman. In his selection of the committee, he completely ignored, one class of voters, who made it possible for him to occupy the Mayor's chair. Thus drawing the "color line" and forcing his Colored supporters to admit that they love to be insulted and snubbed by the "bed slat Statesman." The committee chosen by Mayor Busse, held a meeting last Saturday evening at the Grand Pacific hotel and the following officers and chairmen of sub-committees were named: Following are the officers elected: President, William J. Calhoun; vice presidents, Ald. Albert J. Fisher, Charles R. Crane, George W. Perkins; secretary, Nathan W. MacChesney; treasurer, L. A. Goddard; executive committee, William J. Calhoun, chairman; Nathan W. MacChesney, secretary; E. J. Brundage, Albert J. Fisher, Richard C. Hall, Arthur Meeker, B. J. Mullaney, P. J. O'Keeffe, E. L. Roberts, Francis T. Simmons, B. E. Sunny, T. Edward Wilder, Charles L. Hutchinson, E. A. Bancroft, Mitchell Follansbee, Julian W. Mack, George W. Perkins, Edgar B. Tolman, Joseph Rosenbaum, A. H. Revell, Otto C. Schneider, Francis W. Taylor, Charles H. Wacker, Frank W. Gunsalus. The following were elected chairmen of the various committees: E. A. Bancroft, committee on speakers, halls, and schools, Charles L. Hutchinson, committee on banquets; Joseph Rosenbaum, committee on military participation; T. Edward Wilder, committee on publicity; A. H. Rovell, committee on music and decorations; Judge C. C. Kohlsaat, committee on churches and institutional observance. A reception committee was elected including the entire membership of 100. Not to be out done in this respect, quite a few Afro-Americans residing in Chicago, held a conference lately in Bethel church, 80th and Dearborn street and firmly decided to make active preparations to celebrate the No.10 THE DRAWS "COLOR LINE" ATTTEE OF ONE HUNDRED TO COMMEMORATE THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH N. COLORED MAN TO SERVE COMMITTEE. ING THAT CLASS OF VOT- POSSIBLE FOR HIM TO CHAIR. ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN US TO CELEBRATE THE ONE L OF THE GREAT EMANCI- RIATE EXERCISES. one hundred centennial of the birth of the great Emancipator with appropriate exercises, and after interesting orations by many of the gentlemen present on the best or the most feasible way to honor the memory of Abraham Lincoln, and the effort he put forth to bring freedom to the Negro, a permanent organization was perfected, with the following officers and chairmen of sub-committees: Rev. Dr. A. J. Carey, chairman; Dr. J. R. White, secretary. Committee on Program—Hale G. Parker, H. M. Porter, Rev. J. S. Woods, R. E. Wilson, Dr. G. C. Hall, Dr. A. W. Williams, Major R. R. Jackson, W. H. Clark, J. R. White, S. Laing Williams, Dr. A. A. Wesley, J. E. Webb, F. A. McCoo, S. A. McElwee, G. W. Murray. Committee on Time and Place:—Major John C. Buckner, Rev. J. F. Thomas, G. E. Henderson, Dr. W. H. Davis, S. A. T. Watkins, Dr. H. C. Cress, Adam Horn, Rev. J. H. Ferrilbee, Randolph Smith, W. R. Cowan, Rev. Wm. Gray, Rev. J. B. Colbert, Samuel Harris. Committee on Ways and Means—Edward H. Morris, E. H. Wright, Revs. D. P. Roberts, E. J. Fisher T. Reeves, W. S. Braddan, Major F. A. Denison, Col. John R. Marshall, Geo. T. Kersey, Dr. Alexander Lane, Dr. D. H. Williams, J. P. Early, J. R. Auter, James W. Camp, J. D. Macon, H. F. Daniels, L. B. Anderson, Oscar De Priest, R. T. Motts, J. B. Street, Frank Leland, J. S. Davis, E. E. Green, Prof. Wm. Emanuel. Committee on Publicity and Promotion—F. L. Barnett, S. W. Trice, S. B. Turner, C. F. Adams, R. S. Abbott, M. A. Majors, S. J. Evans, Julius F. Taylor, R. W. Lacy, A. N. Fields, T. W. Swann, W. H. Twiggs, Rev. H. E. Stewart, Capt. Ratcliff, Lieut. Hawkins, N. S. Dinklespiel, J. T. H. Woods. Committee on Music—J. Gray Lucas, Prof. Pedro T. Tinsley, Prof. J. I. Lee, Prof. E. F. Morris, Prof. Armant, W. E. Berry, Mrs. M. B. Anderson. Committee on Ushers—Noah D. Thompson, J. N. Avendorph, W. R. Sobers, Dr. A. W. Mercer, Dr. A. L. Smith, D. E. Goodwin, Phillip Chapman, R. C. Glbebps, V. S. Cook, L. C. Kindred, R. E. Moore, Jr., James Smith, and W. H. Landre. The general committee will meet every Wednesday evening in the parliors of Bethel church, from now until near the time of the celebration, and at each meeting the reports of the various sub-committees will be read and discussed, as to the progress of the work in hand and so on, the presidents of the many ladies clubs in this city and other ladies, are most heartily requested to attend the meetings and to take an active part in arranging the celebration. : a nee eee Soe M4 the tro raat es e bet Catholics. (Prot ‘iS ie ise oan “have ‘their “say, 84 Sear es thar ts et rere =e ‘The Az is 3 bows whose Sanseers= tts ows the paper. ‘Subscriptions must be paid in ad- vance, SE aden ER Advertising rates made known on ‘Address all communications to THE BROAD AX $038 Armour Avenue, Chicago. ZRAUS '¥. TATLOR, ier end Feb Entered as Second-Ciass Matter, ‘Aug. 19, 1902 at the Post Office at Chicago, Ilinols, under Act of March 3, 1679, d NEGROES JOIN IN WHITE PLAGUE FIGHT. ‘Will Hold Congress on Tuberculosis. ‘One of the most progressive, as weil 8s one of the most interesting steps im the campaign against tubereuiosis. ‘which fs being at present waged with especial vigor throughout the South, 1s the Negro Congress on Tuberculosis ‘which will be held at Tuskegee, Ale- Dama, from December 14th to 19th. ‘The meeting which is being held un- er the joint auspices of the Tuske ge Institute, of which Booker T. Wash- ‘ington is the bead, and the National Association for the Study and Pre vention of Tuberculosis, will be at- tended by representative Colored men ‘and women from all over the United States. The object of the Congress is to discuss means for checking the enormous mortality from consumption ‘among the Negroes. In connection with the Congress, an exhibition showing the ravages of tu- berculosis, and the methods for treat- ing and. preventing it, will be held. Among the striking features which’ ‘Will be demonstrated by the exhibit will be the fact that the: mortality from tuberculosis is 150 percent high- €r in the Colored population of the country than in the white. ‘The week of December 13th has been set apart in almost all of the Colored communities in the South, ‘snd in many in the North, as “Health Week.” All Colored religious, educa- tional, civic and social bodies will unite at that time to spread the gospel of health, particularly as relating to tuberculosis, among the Negroes. Coineident with this meeting in Tus- kkegee is a determined effort on the part of the white population of the South to stamp out tubercitlosis. Pre. perations are being made in Florida for a “Ninety-day Campaign,” to com- mence immediately after Christmas, which ts expected to reacli every man, woman. and child fn the state with the message that consumption can be! cured and thet {t should be prevented. Immediately after the campaign in Florida, « systemized attack will be commenced on the disease in Georgia. In Tennessee, the warfare against tuberculosis has become in many counties, a political issue, and plans for drastic jepislation affecting this @isease, are being prepared. The three departments of Health, Agrical- ture and Education have united for the fight on the white plague. “Health Days” and weeks are being observed throughout the South for the purpose of instructing the school children ‘The National Association, under: is ‘being carrie out, predicts. that wi be saved by the efforts) now be'ng made. eee de FALSE ELECTION PROMISES. ‘Out in New Jersey they are shoot tng workingmen now for demanding fulfillment of the Taft proeiection Promises. As in thousands of factory towns all over the country, the own- rs of a factory st Keasbey, N. J. Satire sion tat the fore election thst their reduced ‘wages would be restored to $150 2 Gay if Taft were slocted. They didn't prsmise this in worfis, but they said epee eer mn tm set Senin are ym 2 el works ittrrspecs stot Be ide erate 2 Tes Miaees”” there eye § wills ‘ctacl dik okt malas 2 tos oem, i ieols Gok. ab pad ahaa noble game we fear—this that the plutocrets Of our country are playing, with ‘Wworkinmen for pawns and rich government privileges for stakes. — The Public, Chicago, Dec. 5, "08. DE a i pet - _ Hon, E H. Wright, W. R. Cowan, Arthur Wells, James Morton, H. C. Callins, Ralph Farmer, Mr. A. Palmer lawyer Beauregard F. Moseley dined ‘at the Chateau Cafe Saturday last and each declared the Cuisine the best in the city, © see ‘Mr, Henry High “and Mr. G. Davis ‘and « party of Indy friends were guests of the manager during the week, They all reported & good time, ‘and are invited to call again. ee | Saturday Matinees are fast becom- ‘ing the most popular of the week ss ‘on this day there are no schools and the school Misses and Masters liter ally take charge of the Rink. It is one of the features of the manage ment to look after school chiliren so that no child will be mistreated or. suffer to do things improper and as skating is the most healthful exercise possible parents should encourage the boys and girls to attend these func tons. eee Roller Skating is a winter sport and there is no better place in the City to spend a winter evening than at the Chateau. The Blectric piano furnish- es music for dancers in the parlors off the Cafe, the vioscope furnishes amusement for those who sit in the gallery by presenting the best moving pictures in the City and the Rink af- fords’ place for skaters so that ‘all who attend are guaranteed a good time. see Sunday dinners served at the Cha- teau Restaurant from 2 to 8 P. M. Those who had taken dinner at the Chateau last Sunday, who pronounced them to be the best meals in the City, for Soc were Beauregani F. Moseley und family, Miss Laura Tyler, Miss Sis Cunningham, Mr. W. O. Tyler, J. H. Bolden and wife, Mrs. Bell Patton, | Mr. James Booker and Mr> Andrew Payne. sae The following is the Sunday Menu ut the Chatean for the 18th of Dec. |, Chicken—A La Printanire Broiled Cat Fish—Steak—Piquant |. Sauce—Potatoes Hollondise ' Queen Olives—Salted Alimonds—Dill |. Pickles. = Croquette of Veal—OxPetite Pols |, French String Beans Boston Cream Puffs. Chocolate—De Glase. . Choice Cut of Beef—Au Jus Roast Young Turkey—Stuffed—Cran- berry Jelly. Lettuce Salad—French Dressing New York Ice Cream & Cake. reme De Menthe. Cafe Noir. |! —u INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH, 3825 DEARBORN STREET. Special Mission Each Sunday up to ‘the First of the Year. | Sunday, December 13. Bishop C. T. Shaffer, M. D. DD, will consecrate the Deaconess of the Church. Special service will take place at 7:45 P. M. 10:50 A. M. The Pastor, Rev. H. EB Stewart D. D., will preach from the subject, WOMANS WORK IN THE RDEMPTION OF THE WORLD. The following question will _be an- swered why the church cannot be a social culture club? Women in club ‘and social lifes compared to Church and Christain work. t Sunday, December the 20th. At 10:60 A. M. the Pastor will discuss the following subject, THE REALITY OF LIFE, OR THE MEANING OF THE NEW BIRTH, MODERNIZED. This question will be answered. Why SOME PEOPLE LOOSE FAITH IN CHRISTIANITY? eto, etc. Subject for the evening service, 7:45 P. M. A STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE This will be discussed under the fol- lowing heads, Baptism, Regeneration, Sanctification. The extent of each in buman lite. ‘Sunday, December the 27th. Sub- fect 10:50 A.M. AN AFTER CHRIST- Ceaser aah auaee : IN JE [T AS. ON ALL L4FH TO DAY. Sud- fet at 1:46 P.M. Review of the past fear. t: VINE On TN HUMAN -ANPAINS - A Ave A Srnamencad cage LACaS AND DUDWIDUALA iy NOT Pa i ik cae: ceased and doffre to sak © ques. _ will have it answered if they sub- | pestion to panes a gare Aare holed question is auked, the answer will be given the following Sunday. The name of the writer must be given but the name will not be mentioned, ‘un- less by the writers consent or wish. —s" JUDGES REAPPOINT MASTERS.’ Official Aids in Circuit Court Retain Places Two Years, All masters in chancery of the Cir ‘cult Court were reapointed by Judges of that court at a meeting held last ‘Monday afternoon in the rooms of ‘Chief Justice Thomas G. Windes. Fol. Jowing is the list: Albert W. Birckwood—By Judge Carpenter. Granville W.° Browning—By ll Judges. ‘William Fennimore Cooper — By Judge Adams. John W. Ellis—By all the judges. Edward B. Esher—By Judge Fred A. Smith |, Henry Guerin—By Judge Cittord : Stillman B. Jamieson—By Judge Gibbons. Roswell B. Mason—By all the Judges. _ Michaél J. Moran—By Judge Kers- ten. | John E. Owens—By Judge B 0. Brown. George Mills Rogers—By Judge Ba- ker. Thomas Taylor, Jr—By Judge Windes. Horatio L. Wait—B~ Judge Tuthill. Sigmund Zeisler—By Judge Walker. JUDGES OF THE CIRCUIT COURT ‘TO BE ELECTED IN JUNE, 1909, ‘The 13th of April, 1909, the Judicial primaries will be held, at which time fourteen candidates will be chosen by the Democrats and by the Repubit- cans to make the race for Judges of the Circuit. Court; at the same time ‘one Judge of the Superior Court will also be elected, it is expected that well onto one hundred candidates good, bed and indifferent will seek these Judicial positions and with one or two exceptions it would be well if the present Judges would be permitt- ed to retain their seats on the bench for another term. The following are the Judges whose terms expire in June, 1909: Democrats, Thomas G. Windes, Francis Adams, Frank Baker, Edward O. Brown, Richard W. Clifford, Lock- wood Honore, Julian W. Mack, Charles M: Walker, George Kersten. Repub- Ucans:—George A. Carpenter, John Gibbons, Merritt W. Pinckney, Fred- erick A. Smith, Richard 8. Tuthill, and Judge Theodore Brentano of the Su- perior Court, also a Republican. NEGRO STEALS $50,000. From the Government—Will Get Sen. tence—Money Not Recovered. | ea | Kansas City, Mo., Friday. Dec. 4— Charles Stevens, the Negro who stole $50,000 from a registered mail pouch here several months ago, was found guilty in the Federal Court today on six counts. The maximum penalty is thirtyfive years. He will be ser- tenced later. ‘The stolen pouch contained money being shipped to New York City by a Los Angeles tank. The pouch was recovered, but none of the money was ever found by the officers. Stevens ts believed to have buried the treasure fe eee ene ee he served out his term in prison. WHITE MAN ELOPES WITH NEGRO WOMAN, Arrested, Found Guilty of Bigamy— Gets Two Years in Pen, Kokomo, Ind. Dec. §—Thomas Can. nall, a furniture dealer of Troy, 0. ‘was arrested here today for wife de- wertion and bigamy. He was “rail ronded” Into ® two-year term. He was living here with Mrs. Rossa Morris, © Colored woman of Tyoy, Ohio, whose husband caused the ar rest Cannall was working in a stone ‘quarry when arrested, his money be ing gone. DRIVEN FROM NORRIS CITY. e¢ Fated _ Carmi, Tl.—Devid B Parker, « warned by the citizens of Norris City to dispense with his Negro workmen there, The Negroes were chased to the depot and forced to take a freight train fr Pe ee ph oe ies ee & is atways short on rats and aa Se iat Sn oe fred fi ies re William | ake President Elect, William H. Taft, and “His Appeal to the South. Ceccleded trem Pace 4. under which their improvement, which statistics show to have been noteworthy in the last forty years, will continue at the same rate. Hopes to Lead Way Out. “The recent election has made tt probable I shall become more or less responsible for the policy of the next presidential administration, and, I im prove this opportunity to say that nothing would give me greater pride if I could so direct that policy in re- spect to the southern states as to convince its intelligent citizens of the desire of the administration to aid them in working out satisfactorily the serious problems before them and of bringing them and their northern fellow citizens closer and closer in sympathy and point of view. "I have watched with delight and thanksgiving the bond of union be- tween the two sections grow firmer. I pray that it may be given to me to strengthen this movement to obliver- ate all sectional lines and leave noth- ing of differences between the north and the south save a friendly emula- tion for the benefit of our common country.” SEND IN YOUR DONATIONS FOR THE OLD FOLK’S HOME. ‘The Workers for the King of the Kings Daughters Circle the first Col- ored circle which was organized some twenty years in this city, are prepar- ing to send their basket donation as usual to the Old Folk’s Home for Christmas. All persons wishing to donate anything to this basket will kindly send it to the residence of Mrs. J.B. Johnston, $388 Wabash Ave., not later than Dec. 28rd, 1908. Mrs. Ada McKinley, 6220 Morgan St. Pres. Miss Connie M. Hancock, 3424 Dear- born St. Sec’y. CHrIPs Marriage and births among Negroes tm Jersey City are falling off. Mr. Wm. Clark has returned from Louisville, Ky., where he spent a por tion of Thanksgiving week doing swell socia] stunts. ‘Mr. Samuel W. Thompson is mak ing preparations to spend the Xmas holidays with his wife and children im Los Angeles, California. Mr. and Mrs, William H. Hayman, 3236 Wabash avenue, will celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary Wed- nesday evening, December 23rd, from 5 to 11 o'clock. Attorney Walter M. Farmer will ad- dress the West Side Sunday Club, which meets in St. Stephen's Church, Sunday, December 13, on “The Citi- zenship of the Negro.” In Greenville, Miss, the leading city of the Delta Country, the only book store and stationery business is owned and conducted by Granvilie Carter, a Colored man. Mrs. J. B. Bish, 5821 Wabash ave- mue, @ great worker in secret socie- ties and charity work, has fully re- covered from her recent indisposition, and her many friends will welcome her to her post of duty. ‘Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stewart, 5434 Normal avenue, who are high'y es- teemed by their hosts of friends. will celebrate their 25th wedding anniver- sary Friday evening, December 13th, from 8 to 12 o'clock. Wm. Lewis, 2444 Wabash avenue, who has s strong political following in the Second Ward, is sporting a new salt and pepper suit and a dandy pew brown hat, and he looks like a fourtime winner. B. F. Moseley, James N. Simms, Edward H Wright, J. Gray Lucas Hale G. Parker, T. Webster Brown, 8. A. McElwee and Albert Batey George are receptive candidates to succeed F. 1. Barnett as Assistant State's Attorney. ‘Samuel Richardson, 142 La Salle street, Phone Main 2133, has for rent Se ee the South, North and ‘Sides. Mr. Richardson rents and handles his awn property, and good Colored ten- ts re always appreciated by Bis. Some people who pray the a ae always ready to. set ko th the qutrency Of hesven that) eae ree ane Seams these gesatel re oo gee eR eee tee tlie tis Haat areca ee ae z 5 ae ee eh died in New York City last Friday. At ‘the time of his death he was confined ‘{m one of its hospitals, and ft is claimed that he did not have much vf this world’s goods, ‘Mrs. Joseph Crum, who was operat. ed on for appendicitis at Provident Hospital Wednesday by Dr. Daniel H. Williams, is reported “out of danger and doing nicely.” Mrs. Geo, W. Me Koin of St. Louis, Mo. mother of Mrs. Crum, ts in the city and will re main until her daughter is able to re sume her household duties. ‘The Negro Voice of Tallulab, La. and the Negro World of Cary, Miss. are among the other newspapers ‘Whose editors have thought it was wise. on thelr part to reproduce our article in full on “The Leading Afro American Preachers in Chicago, be- ing ready and willing to transform their churches into political halls for the sake of making a tittle easy money, and it is safe to say that so far the article in question has been read by more than one hundred thousand people. Abend of tha Qama Byker—I attended a successful sleight of hand performance last night. Pyker—So? Byker—Yes. I lent the conjurer a counterfeit dollar and he gave me back 2 good one.—Chicago News. AN Meade Uc. Florist—What is that sheet of paper you have? Assistant—I can’t quite make out ex- cept that it is a blanket order. Florist—Then I suppose it is for bed- ding plants.—Pittsburg Post. ‘ienine Shin Gites. Mrs. Gaswell (reading)—John, bow id the sphinx get its reputation for being so wise? Gaswell—By keeping its mouth sbut for 8,000 years, my dear.—Detrolt Trib- une. The Reason. “The writer of this anonymous letter says it is not prompted by malice, but is written for your own good.” “Sure. That's why he was ashamed to sign it."—Kansas City Times, Between the Acts. Robbie (at the opera)—Mamma, what does papa keep gcing out between the acts for? Mother—Sh! He goes out for opera giasses.—Judge. “ever Kitew eer Husband's Name. /_ In declaring that she never Enew her husband's first name Mrs. Esther Nie man of Monroe street created laughter ‘at the central police court. “I have always called him ‘Pop from the first day I married him, and as he did not object I never worried myself about his frst name,” said Mrs. Nieman, who hed her husband arrest- ed on the charge of failing to support ber. ‘The accused husband by direction of the magistrate was induced to tell his wife his full name. “Certainly. I'm giad to do It,” re marked the defendant, “but I think my wife bas known right along that Iam Jacob Nieman.” After telling bis name Nieman was held in $300 bail for trial.—Philadel- phia Inquirer. ep tastat San Inducements to Drink. In Catania an enterprising wine dealer has initiated a novel scheme of drinking by the hour ad libitum. « For 15 cents one may drink for sixty min- utes, and the current price of wine is 5 cents a liter. ‘The chances are, how- ever, in favor of the merchant, for it requires a strong stomach to drink three liters of Etna wine in one hour. At a neighboring town the charge is 10 cents for the frst hour and 15 cents for two. The fashion seems to have “caught on,” and at Bologna, where the wines are better, the charge is 41 cents for the frst hour, 31 cents for the second and 20 cents for the third. The result of these induce- ments to drink is sald not to be en- chanting. a a eae ee College Education. Knicker—What are the three rs? Bocker—Bab, rah, rahi-New York Sun. ‘Profite tn Cocsinn Tt ie stated that cocaine is sold at $2.65 an ounce and that it is sold at Tetail to fends at 20 cents for about wix-grains. There being 490 grains to an ounce, the venders at this rate ‘would realize $16 on an ounce of the ‘Grog, & clear profit of $18.35. In view of the enormous profit in this trade it can be readily realized that the temp- ‘tation to violate the city and state ordinances is very great one and that many of the unscrupulous dealers YL Resort. to almost any trick tn or- to evade the inw. — Charleston News and Coutler. — ag ce ES teins of tops tt tn bet ty toe i wos ine hart everlasting peace. asked Bernard Shaw to be one of the party, which invitation most men would have thought a but Mr. Shaw it you. mg te my house : T should oT ses ms then any mort x : = ko 3 aA} % 7 ij Ee a = al a = eran 7 ery F: og a4 ter feed oe ae MRS. JENNIE ELDRIDGE watts, Mrs. Jennie Eldridge Wat's, and Mrs. Viola Stewart, have opened up the Yew York and Paris Millinery Parlors, at 2616 Calumet ave. Both ladles are expert artists in this tine of work. They will also remodel ola hats and make them look like new, and carry in stock the very latest syles in hats and headgear. Mail orders will receive prompt at. tention. ‘ HUMOR OF THE HOUR Obeying Instructions. A milkman who lives in a town of New England and collects milk from the neighboring farmers bad in his ex ploy a boy whom he sent about with &@ wagon every mornzg picking up bis supply. There is a rather dangerous wailroad crossing on the road, and ‘when the boy began work for him the milkman said, “When there's a train coming just stop and sit still in your ‘wagon till it gets’by.” ‘The boy went about his task, but to- stead of collecting the “milk ix about am hour and a half, as should have been done, he took at least two hours and sometimes more. ‘The milkman grumbled a little, but the boy said nothing, and as he seen- ed honest nothing was done. One evening the milkman went over his route to see some of his customers. “What ails that boy of yours?" asked one of the farmers. “Why, nothing, only that he's rather slow,” was the reply. “Slow! Well, I guess you'd think he was slow if you saw him resting for half an hour in his wagon down there by the railroad track every morning.” “Is tt true that you stop half an hour every morning down at the railroad track?” the boy was asked. “Yes, sir; I have to,” said the boy. “Have to! What do you mean?” “Well, sir, you told me to stop when there was a train coming and to walt till tt got by. There's a crook in the track there, so ‘t I never can see whether there’s a train coming dowa the track or not. So I just stop an’ wait till there’s one goes by anyway, an’ then I just skip over lively!"—Har. Ser's Weekly. How Johnny Managed it. “You and that little Wattles boy seem to play very nicely together.” said Johnny's mother. “I am glad thére is one boy in the neighborhood that you can get along with.” “Yes,” replied Johnny. “I lick bim every morning, and then he’s nice ® me all day.”—Chicago Record-Hersld. Admirable. oo 8 a 1 i — fi ‘ ‘ r | Vi ee lis ) t Ni S a p< SN a “T certainly admire that pianist whe ‘"oyor his compositions forbs or pe formances?” Figg oo yoy neal charging $2 a seat"—New ‘Herald. sn Boeed. Le you’ “It Gepends on what you meaz,” 20 ewered Mr, bugging, “Over the Sade 1 goes at i same pace 26 most of am, ees Wastington Stal paren went Wem. “The style of wearing tailor meds gowns * bars may esiness” com "a: ‘ale wetho bit Pa oS Dealer. aie ee HS ETF ate tie ‘Prisser — Whee & pear ics noes pesos come ot ‘man vant in and asteid if be could ee nee ‘of your chasse? Fiction SS ON THE. REBOUND, ey GARFIELD MACNEAL the sickening consciousness that she was an old maid. “She, parted the crotonne curtains of her bed, curteins covered with Ted roses, suggestive o: sonmer sunshine, and turned ber eyes toward the window Rain beating against the panes and Gull gray sky proclaimed & cheefless November day She sighed. ‘Then, stretehing out shapely arm, she took a silver bard mirror from the pearby dressing table and caret Saaie See Senate In the language of Shakespeare, she saw “no deeper wrinkles yet,” fate jong and oval, patrician in outline and expression, skin rather olive, . eyes brown, deep and luminous, a mouth generously molded and a wealth of brown hair. On the whole, ‘it was s potable face and one of character. Dropping the mirror on the bed, she called “Lois!” A French maid, neat, trim and smiling, appeared with the breakfast tray. “sh, ma’m'selle! A thousand con- gratulations on your birthday,” “My thirtieth, Lois. But thank you just the same.” “Ma'm'selle is still young, and al- ready fame bas come to you. And when your novel ts published the world wil be at your feet,” said Lois, with a comprehensive sweep’ indicating the world. “Ob, yes, the novel!” murmured her mistress, sitting up and starting in on ber coffee and rolls, while the maid laid 2 bundle of letters and mann- scripts on the bed. Miss Treadwell opened the one bulky package and looked at the accompany- ing letter, It was from a great pub- Ushing house formally expressing re- gret that they were unable to accept her novel, She gulped down something in her throat. Her novel declined—ber frst really original work, to which sbe bad given the leisure hours of six years! Truly, this was « most delightfal birth- day gift. “Lois,” abe stid, aid her voice trem- bied—“Lois, my novel has been de- clined.” “Ah, ma’m’selle, I am too sorry”— with quick aympathy—“but some other publisher will accept tt” Her mistress shook ber head. “I shall not send ft Out again. I shall stick to hack work. I can at least make a living at that” ‘Then she add- ed refectively, “My life has been a failure.” Lols protested. She worshiped ber mistress. “Ma’m'selle has been sue- cessful. You have # pretty apartment and everything you want” “Other women, too, havé pretty apartments and everything they want.” “Ah, yes, but they @id not work for them,” said Lois, with a worldly shrug, as she went in response to the dectrie bell. which at this moment buzzed loudly in the ball. She reappeared with a huge white tox. “Flowers, ma’m’selle, and a note,” ‘the sald gayly. Miss Treadwell cut the ribbon that hed the box and disclosed « mass of Violets, ‘They seemed“to look up at bef tenderty, yet shrinkingly, as. she bent over them. With @ sigh of pleas- Ure she took the note and studied the bold handwriting of the superscrip- tion, Her heart jumped. Surely it was Jack's! Dear old Jack bad re membered her! ‘She ‘slit across the end of the en- velope while her fingers trembied and eagerly unfolded the paper. > “Dear Lillian,” she read, “may I bope that this remembrance of your birthday will prove that I have not forgotten you? 1 bave been in town two days I secured your sddréss from ©’s Magazine and send. these flowers to warn you that Iam coming to invade your sanctum sanctorum and talk over old times. Always your friend, Jack Ainsworth.” ‘She started up, scattering and manuscripts on the floor. aoe aoe said decidedly, “I want you to lay out my new morning gown, the sea green one with the train.” i aiiing omen Ae Sex. Soeeias oa she began & Sr z thoughts were busy ‘with Past. Jack bad been ber girthood friend in the little inland town where they were both born and bred, Again she was twenty-four and be -was twenty-ix. Why had he never spoken? el he loved her, and perhaps bad loved him, too,.then. But when her perp a to come to: “York to try ber for- | te wetoge Sener At first they hs sot ae cori ind oe eet token as she was draws more and | More inte saheoinh al at dene: | Deper end magexine work. For fv sane ae om Years no letters hed passed betwete | =f. bee Sot soto ans ered tk, she wea . and pay nb atte ar per ee oe ‘there. Her wea ™ Reece cine ene Ce at ‘were clasped ‘silver girdle at her ae ‘Sbe could ot faite be adtie ‘This consciousness helped her to en- ter the drawing room with the perfect self possession of a woman of the world. With outstretthed hand she greeted him as if they bad perted but yesterday. “Jack! How good of you to some to See me onemy birthday and to send me these lovely flowers!" turning to a center table where the violets were ‘displayed. Jack Ainsworth gasped. Could this elegant woman, with her perfect hair ‘and silvery voice, be his old friend? “Lillian,” he said, still grasping her band, “is it really you?” ‘She smiled, and it was her old smile. “Yes, Jack, it is I, You see, I am solng the way of the world.” “Nonsense! You are perfect!” he cried vebementiy. ‘She was no less charmed. ‘There was no evidence of beard or glasses, though the boy had grown Into the man—tall, athletic, clean shaven, with strong jaw find deep voice. His honest gray eyes feasted on her beauty. She dushed. “Tell me what you have been doing all these years, Jack,” she said finally. “Ob, working hard and following your career™ “Yes,” she said, “you have done well for yourself, and I am proud of you. As for my career, it has not amounted to much.” “Lillian,” Ainsworth said, leafing forward eagerly, “do you know that you have not written a line I have not Fead! You ceased to write to me, bat I did not forget, dear.” Miss Treadwell bad forgotten the rain and the unfeeling publisher. “Tell me, Jack, what brings you to New York?" she asked. “I have been elected vice president of the road and must live here,” he re- plied. “Then I suppose you will marry and keep up an establishment?” with a pretense of lightness. < “I Gon’t Ehow,” bé skid dubiously. “There never was But one girl for me, and she—she bas achieved fame. She Would tot think of gtving up glory to become the wife of a raflroad man.” A feeling long dead woke in the wo- man. “But she might be willing, Jack, if you asked her,” she said almost wistfully. “She gmight giadly give up all her false giory to find real happi- ness.” “If T thought that” said Ainsworth breathlessly, “I'd ask ber in 2 minute.” She thought of the novel, of the back work, of the loneliness of ber life which this friend of the past brought sharply before her. “Tack,” she said, “I've decided"— she paused, then went on rapidly, fingering the violets in her belt—“to give up literature for good.” Ainsworth started forward. “Do you really mean it, Lillian?” “Yes, I do,” she replied bravely. “But why?" be inquired, doubting, puzzied. ‘She looked up at him, and he read tt in ber shining eyes. ‘He leaped forward and folded her in bis arms, crushing the violets tn his eagerness. “My darling!” was all be bould say in trembling tones. As for Miss ‘Treadwell, with that smbrace came the realization that wo- man Was not made to live on mind sone. “Lois,” she called after 2 little,” ‘bring me the manuscript of my sovel! She took tt from the wonder- ing maid and turned to Jack, with a radiant smile. “Come,” she cried gay- y—“come to my study fife and help me make Gust and ashes of my lt- CGasstbes te Gitte ‘The man who solicits your advertise ment, the salesman who has samples to exhibit, the life insurance agent whose hair trigger tongue pleads elo quently for your family, even the se Guctive canvasser who tries to in velgle you into buying & history of the world in twenty-five volumes, can be Ustened to for courteous minute or ‘two and politely dismissed without se- Hously clogging the wheels of bust ness. Perhaps they may really bave ‘something worth while to offer. Above all, the tellers and the cashiers of every bank need a course in the art of gracious expression. Why should the depositor of money be regarded with his mistake in ie ceo wrong tite wp otis hovers © have tis sons of sormectios tnatend ol a few morte of correction instead of a few of kindly instruction? After all. he ts a See ae Soee, No fos SESE te tw te bank's rules. Courtesy own re a, pies ae oes a a ‘the Howell—Three hundred men attended & Gog fight last Sunday, and there were less than Sfty at our church. ree ee country is going to the dogs— New York Press. A thousand times ston te the coun ed of your friend, bat seck it culy once—Barty. WM. D. NEIGHBORS & GO REAL ESTATE AT-LOWEST PRICES Easiest Termsto be had in Chicago re Loans on first and second Mortgages Fire Insurance placed in any company Main Office?” Branch Office: Suite 64, 95 Washington St., CHICAGO, ILL. 3220 State Street "PHONE 4906 CENTRAL CHOICE’ RASCELLANY |THE IRISH BIRD CHARMET oe. ee ee en ee It 1s often asserted nowadays that our young mep and women attain in- tellectual maturity much later than aid their parents and grandparents, and in support of this theory the precocity of distinguished personages who fiourish- #4 a generation or two ago is cited. Now, somebody who has probably been bored like the rest of us with this yarn about the phenomenal brightness of the old fashioned boys has looked up the records of eleven leading colleges to see what changes ave taken place in the age of grad- tates. From 1850 to 1860 the average age at graduation was 23 years 13 months, From 1890 to 1900 it was 23 years 19 inonths. In 130 years at ‘Dartmouth the average age at gradua- tion has fallen three months. This average age, ft appears, has changed as little as the average weather. Thus ont or two precocious youths of the long ago are sufficient to endue all their contemporaries with the same qualities. But the fact is the twen- tieth century boy is smarter than any of bis predecessors, and (unfortunate- ty) im nine cases out of ten he knows tt—Pittaburg Gazette-Times. — in Sh Rite Genera! Sheridan, says the Philadel- phia Ledger, used to take delight i télling the following: sei Zomns map snated at Gtuner cue time said to his wife: “Bien, if you are good at guessing béte is 2 conundrum for you. If the ‘G¢¥il should lose bis tall where would ‘bé go to get another one?” “After some time spent in guessing ‘she gave it up. “Well,” said he, ‘where they retail ‘spirits.’ “Bager to get it off, she hastened to & lady friend with: “Ob, Marian! I have such a nice conundrum. Joe just told me of it. I know you can’t guess ft. If the devil ‘should lose his tail where would he go to get another one? “Her friend Marian having given tt up, she said: “Where they sell liquor by the glass” “Marian couldn't see the point of the joke” ‘Once Chinaman Always Chinaman, China is yet a land and a people ruled by ancestors. A Chinaman be- Jongs, soul and body, to his home land Decause his ancestors belonged there. ‘The wandering Mogul who dies in a strange land has paid tribute all his tolling years to 2 brotherhood whose ‘sacred duty is to coffin his bones and send him back to his native land for burial. Not even'after death will his country relinguish ber claims to him. ‘Why shouki the Chinese government be Interested in keeping American Dorn Chinese familiar with the read- ing and writing of the old language when it is presumed that they and ‘thelr children will remain in America henceforth? The answer is that such 4s never the presumption. ‘The govern- ment’s theory is that « Qhinaman is here only by the accident of birth or to get money, and when it becomes Possible he will take his money and go to live and enjoy it in the Mowery Kingdom—Washington Post. were ‘Chleanc’s Maiden Aunts Chicago is boasting of its “five maiden aunts” and deciding that they have done more toward securing bet- See and country large than OE Uke wiktber of eftinens, men or ‘Women, in the world. The “ive maid- aunty” are Jane Addams of Hall Bowe, Jutia Lathrop, a charity ex- Game see ae organized the Teachers’ federation, and Dr. Cornelia De Bey, a practicing ieee qunaeetonmeeee tration. Re Se Rat bee -sinn ‘bean ‘Vio- ewe eee member of the Chicago board of efu- esis nee aE Reversible Turbines, One of the objections urged turbine engines has been their 3 fy to run backward an well as ward. John Og of Aberdeen has ‘a form of turbine which 21 Sie eres a : thence acts upon the wings of cee meitel seen $5 a Sew sat of do ge: a : te aocect Sask, Sis poeeeaiar #. back. ay" yore oe THE IRISH BIRD CHARMER. ‘Wid more or less o° tuneful grace, As fits @ Celtic singer, Tre praised the “grest’ bird of our race,” ‘The stork, the blessin’ bringer. ‘Whee ret to my poor root he came low sweetly he was sung to * mat T ov lay my tongue to. But, glory be, that praise from me So pleased the simple crayture Bis visits here have come to be ‘A sort o' second, nature! Fm glad to see him now an’ then, But, glory be to heaven, If here he isn't back again, ‘An’ this is number seven! Och, though this gift o’ song may be in'manny ways a diessin’, It brings some popularity ‘That gets to be disthressin’! — Now, mind, I love this Irish bird— ‘We couldn't live widout him— An’ shure, I'll not take back a word Tever said about him, But now when all thess mouths to feed ‘Ate up our little savin's ‘The birds whose visits most we need ‘Are ould Elisha’s ravens. Begor’, if they were round these days ‘An’ i could make them bear me PA sing them such a song 0° praise “Twould keep them always near me! “T. A. Daly in Catholic Standard. and ‘Times, _— , a Pox) , | Sy f H le | re ("aN , “Do oan Ernest. There won't be any wine left for luncheon.”—Pele Mele. PETRIE SS Uncle Hiram’s Deduction. | “Who are them people livin’ next door?’ asked Mrs. Gadsby's uncle Hiram. “I don’t know,” she replied. + “L.e'pose they've just moved in.” “No. 1 think they have lived there for a good many years.” “ain't they decent?” “I really don’t know. 1 have never beard anything about them.” “Hm! Gosh, you people must be mighty well off!” “What has our financial condition to do with the people who live next door?” “Why, you don’t seem to ever bave to borrow anything.”—Chicago Record- Herald. Must Have Meant Him. “I wish I knew,” said Cholly Sap- bead, “if I have any show of winning Miss Roxie Swellman.” “Well,” replied Miss Pepprey, “from @ remark of hers I think you're her choice.” fe “aw! Really? What did she say?” “Bhe said nobody was good enough to be her busband.”—Catholic Stand- ard and Times. ‘tte Miitaninitn A boy was asked to explain the dif- ference between animal instinct and human intelligence. “If we had in- ‘stjmet,” he sald, “we should know ev- erything we needed to know without learning it, but we've got reason, and so We have to study ourselves most blind oF be 2 fool.” What'He Wanted. eee wate in “Oh, 1 merely came to get yout views,” replied the stranger—who proved to be & constable—as he pro cosded to levy on the outfit—Chicagd SO Fe Reverberating. “Ba, Mrs. Teukaway, I'm not thd caly one who sores. I just heard you sawing wood.” “You're mistaken again, Mr. Taub ‘away. That was the echo of yout Speen cout : ‘Time D7 eae tees ‘ oe ee penn, oe f vinsbisg windows Yoel hold tne so tot ier rae rt ee may with ‘ipa te titer see omy meni ft won PATRICK H. ODONNELL WILLIAM DILLON CLARENCE A. TOOLEN ‘Tel, Central 4560 O'Donnell, Dillon & Toolen ATTORNEYS AT LAW Sulte 1216-1219 Ashland Block RANDOLPH @ CLARK STREETS CHICAGO JAMES J. GRAY ATTORNEY AT LAW ‘Surte 1918 Ashland Block RANDOLPH AND CLARK STREETS cHicaco Tel. Central 4723° 5 1. DBYINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Walter M. Farmer ‘A. D. GASH Ate tlen,_ eee ee ‘Telephone Main 3077. Musically Expressed. Westend—What did your wife say when you got home from the stag the other night? Broadway—Nothing at all. She just sat down at the piano and played “Tell Me the Old, Old Story."—Puck. Pertinent Query. “Man's work is from sun to sun, but woman's work is never done,” quoted her husband's wife. “Well, why doesn't she stay home occasionally and do it?’ queried his wife's husband. —St. Louis Republic. Something In Luck. “Do you believe there is anything in luck?” asked the young man. “Yes.” answered the home grown philosopher. “There is a lot of intel ligence and perseverance in it."—De trott Tribune. Kempo wnack House. A fine Iittle shack can be built in the Philippines for about $50, one that will last for seven or eight years and even longer with proper care. Bananas and rice grow while you wait. The law requires « native to wear a certain amount of clothing and no more. It never gets cold, so there 1s no need to save up and pro- vide for long, hard winters. and the gun shines on the just and the un- Just alice over there—Travel Maga- gine Relative Values in Testimony. If Split Finney and Dr. Lyman Ab- dott differed diametrically in their te- lation of =n incident obserred on a Tace track the issue might well be de- eided in fator of the testimony of Finney upon the presumption that he ‘would be the more accurate observer of am occurrence within his special sphere of knowledge—Law Notes. ‘The New Topcoat. Among the smart modeis shown for ‘8 service coat is one of thin tweed in & two toned stripe of gendarme bine. Tt te not fastened all the way down, but has extra wide fronts and is fas- tamed slightly double breasted from the brooch to within four inches of the Large are used with braid Spar pecets St0.et watch aes fe the ust below the elbow. ARE YOU IN SEARCH OF ONE ESS ARE AE Va Street, Tonight. ames fee _Pieowe Bow, Siregeer ees So ren get ae Admigsion, 19 ceats--one dime John) Dunn mee seeds maces Or. W. E MACKEY C. E. Kreyssler Chemist and Druggist 6080 STATE STREET N. E Cor. Sist ot CHICAGO ae and Oakland 245 Arthur Johnson Merchant Tailor “ashanti ‘Special Attention Given to Orders for (Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing and Repairing eet Cuma toe, Onder Divert... 134 W. Sst Street, Chicago J. GARNER ‘Tel. Douglas S99 THE ELITE BURERT FINE wines, LIGIORS 2030 State Strest CHICAm F. A. Rawlins ‘The Modern Embalmer - UNDERTAKER AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR When his work is fntahed you have no displeasure, 4817 State Street cCHICA@o ‘Phone Deugiae 1550 ee aa ee 2a for sale at the following news & F. Tervalon, 134 W. Sist street Cigar Stere and News Stand | Geo. L Martin, maker of fine cigars, and news stand, 342 East Sist St. © HL Green, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 2718 State st. Mrs. Nellie Phelps, Cigars, Notions and News Stand, 131 W. Sist street. v. ® Sars Cigar tore and Laundsy office, 251 fen St. Mra. Alma A. Simpson, news agent, 1265 State street. W. & Cole, 354 Thirty-tret street, sigars, tobacco and news stand. J. R. Peters Cigars, ‘robacdo and Néwa Stand, 088 B sth strest. dirs. A. B Baker, Notions an4 News Stand, 419, 96th street. W. P. Johntoa, Notion store tase News Gtaad 8704 state ot. ‘Ternte Wilms’ Gavmg Puree and News Stand, $903 armour sve. ‘A Davis, cigars, tobaccc, and com feotiomsry, 2583 State st C © Mélain, cigars, robaceo -aiiit news stand, 2905 State street. ‘Mrs, J. W. Hadley 116 W. Sist at. Cigars, tobacco and news stand. ‘ Standard News Company, @ Wi 180th ttreat, New York Gity, m Ti ‘A Johnson, news me ‘The Informer News Co, 183 ms Goins St, Detros, Met. ‘The Standard News Go 121 W. Sard. ee cee, a te oi a ee Cea cs ae A THRiFi YT TOWN. ae avenee matees 2 pose vets oop eevee 4 Pe hol sinus ‘ehusetts, be . rp 7 fight on agzeeinent to > him to terest on it at 6 per cent as long as he Tived—$540 2 and then to con tinue after bis deat! or ‘widow $180 a year and to each-of his ‘three children $120 a year, an amount equal to that which Jennings would receive yearly during bis lifetime, as Jong #s each of these four heirs might Live. The results of the contract are being widely commented wpon as a Fuinously reckless deal by that thrifty ‘New Bngiand town. ‘The selectmen Gecided to take up with Jennings’ of- fer after applying the figures of @ life fmsurance mortuary.table to the five proposed beneficiaries. Jennings lived ‘thirty years instead of the fourteen ‘and a half years that they had credit- ed him with. The town meantime had paid out to him $16,200. His wife and ‘one daughter now survive him, and the town is paying them together $300 & year_and must continue to pay one $180a year and the other $120 so long ‘es each lives. In other words, it is Bow getting the use of $9,000 for only about 8 13 per cent interest. If it in- ‘vested the principal property there ‘ought to be a good profit in this. Bat, supposing Jeunings hed put that $9,000 tm @ good savings bank back in 1877, ‘be would have drawn $540 a year on it for at least Gfteen years or so and ‘after that only 5 per cent or 4 per cent ‘or perhaps as low as 3% per cent at times, but on an average interest of %% per cent for the full period he would have drawn $12,500 in all, and his widow and daughter would now be @rawing 4 per cent on it, or $300 a year instead of $300, and, besides this, they, not the town, would own the $9,000. Lyman Jennings wasn’t near- Jy as.good a “Oggerer” as the town of Athol was, after all—New York Com- paneeriry A Lucky Investment. John Roberts of Watkins, Schuyler ‘county, @ well driller, recently pur- chased of Angelo Dupree, a junk deal- ‘ez, an old pump for 10 cents. It was apparently of no value, but he thought ‘there might be some parts that he could use in his business. When Mr. Roberts and his assistant took the ‘pump to one of the wells they were ‘Grilling ‘and started breaking it up, they were greatly surprised to see gold ‘coins drop out of the holes they made. They at once finished the job and ‘ound $4,000, nearly all in twenty dol- lar gold pieces. Whom the pump be- longed to at the time the money was hidden or how long it had been there 4s a mystery. The latest date of any ‘of the coins was 1858. Mr. Roberts ‘at once deposited his find in the Farm- ers and Merchants’ bank at Watkins. — ‘Utica GY. ¥.) Press. A Kine ta a2 Marry. ~~ 2 Before leaving for France, sfter his recent visit to England, King Alfonso made 2 call on-a well known firm of Jewelers in Regent stredt, London. After a cursory ‘giance around the ‘showrooms he looked at bis watch and ‘exclaimed: “I wish to buy # few things, but am in a great barry.” | ‘He purchased a number of sets of game bird»memu holders in silver and ‘enamel, a gold elephant charm, some handsome diamond ornaments and oth- eripleces of Jewelry, then, remarking that be hed only ten minutes in which to catch bis train, suddenly swept up all the articles from the counter and, without waiting for them to be put in paper. thrust them {nto his pockets ned Was gone, the visit occupying just ‘three minates, Ceyion's Camphor Trees. “At, Se eatimated,that the planting of Detween 15.000 end 20,000 acres to eamphor trees in Ceylon would de ‘velop a production of 8,000,000 pounds, ‘which, according to most authorities fs the quantity of camphor demanded annually at present. ‘The camphor tree -Baturally grows to a height of forty feet, but in Ceylon it {3 being kept at ‘the more convenient height of four tc ‘five feet. ee ee ee we ‘The public debt of Japan amounted em March 31, 1908, to about $1,108, Q6L37S. Her population, exclusive of ber istand colonies, Formosa, the Pes- eqdores and Sakhalin, {s about 43, 000,000, The national debt, therefore, amounts ‘to about $24 per capita, the ‘greater part of which 1s owed abroad, and the cost of ber civil and military establishments is enormous. Eggshell Gas Mantion Eggsbells as gas mantles is an ides Ligaen ‘The contents are or biown. out, the ends are Reais ato tn boty ot On ‘fs. fixef in position like the reg- Jis-yery good, while the new form of ‘mantle ts éurebie Rae ee 3 The. New Game. Thay say that there is « new game met c department. It is eeaies ot. Henry. dees set comet (for Mr. James when you can’t onder (poreatYale Alama We paate og Fe eee oles 8 yh Pee ae ar RS ‘Tt bas been the custom to refer to pees as "the sick man Europe? fnas been moved and ‘seconded: word “slick” be. in- serted: tn plate of the word “sick” Are you ready for the question }Bat- gw be ‘WOMAN AND FASHION ‘Mat Theat Makes 2 Picture. ‘The huge bat that settles bandeav- Yess about the bead is relieved from any suggestion of heaviness by the upturning side roll which shows the Bair. Over the brim of this big hat of satin in the deep electric or Edi. pon biue falls 2 superd black willow ._ = Se | Ema: SMe Wert We. ae ey My if ES eaten feather. About the low crown is fold- ed a wide scarf of silver tissue, on which are embroidered motifs in’ the ich blue color. A hat for ceremonious sree eet. serter see “tls model forms its chief distinction, Feathers and Velvet. ‘The feathers of last year's chapeau can be freshened up by holding them in the steam from boiling water. This Joosens up all the fluffy particles, and if on colored feathers salt is sprinkled tt cleans them. They sbould then be @ried with bot alr and for this pur ‘pose can either be held in front of a register or over a hot stove. When the latter method is used be careful not to qinge the ends. After this each strand should be Placed over the back of « silver knife ‘and drawn between it and the thumt of the right band. Put through this process, they will have a slight curl. The Pooular Moleskin. ‘The extraordinary popularity of moleskin nowadays sets people won- ering how they ever got along with- out it, In the past it was called iron or elephant gray, and there was 0 great rage some dozen years ago fot sults of mole color in covert coating, a material. which, except for covert oats, is seldom thought of in these mes. Mole seems to have taken an ‘established place among the colors. Young Girl's Dancing Frock. A dainty accordion plaited dancing @ress for a little girl is fashioned of fine china silk. The skirt is afforded ‘a decorative finish by three graduated tucks and is set on to a tiny decollete yoke of ‘the silk, that is enhanced by ‘& trailing floral embroidery, flanked by delicate festherstitehing. For the guimpe and elbow length pout sleeves —an entirely separate affair—e, fine spot net is used. x Black and Green. ‘The dead biack coat suit has return- 4 to its own. It will not be left alone, however, as the triple revers and cuffs on it will be of the brightest apple green. Some tailors go so far as to ‘add 2 three inch shaped band of green on the skirt, It is prettier withoubit. Jet Ornaments Posolar. Every type of ornament imaginable 4s reproduced in brilliant and dull jet. For the colffare are coronets, Mercury ‘wings, butterflies, serpents, combs, pins and barettes, some developed ‘wholly of the fascinating composition and others mingled or set with rhine- stones, seed and fresh water pearls or opals. Frequently the center of an C2 SRL . 2 « | 4 fp DWI ELF | tee 24 BERET s, ¢ 1) ARG 2 { & (BRILLIANT JET HAIR AXD CORSAGE OmKL- ornament is ef jet and its border of gems, or the colored stones are set at pegular intervals among the black cut- tings. When the smooth jet is used pearls and diamonds are sunken into it precisely as in the case of gold or settings. Bracelets, dog collars, necklets and plastron decors. ‘of jet vepest-all the different types of settings used for hair decora- oa os ‘The Diptomat. “We have imported.a few directoire gowns,” announced the conservative ‘Merchant. “Only the more daring will ‘wear these advanced garments, but we -areready to supply them.” “And about three of the gowns were | “We bave recelved a large tiporta- ie cra “only the petit ome perdigic eater } sett nerat pcan ten a Pian ay a p spon Jn te Se. @ Binga bene 0) | Se ey f- BANKER meaece SE. Gar Sto and 36Uh Place, Chicagn ; Telephone Douglas 1565 GENERAL. BANEING 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT Asageut opal sell Real Estate on commission, manages estates for non-resi- dents, including payment of taxes and looking after assessments. Money to loan on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patronage of Chicago business men. Office Phone, Douglas 727 Res. Phone, Douglas 5998 E. JACKSON FUNERAL DIREOTOR 2959-61 STATE ST., CHICAGO Branch: 1310 Bingham St., Pittsburg, Pa. ied Garriages for Hire to Parties and Weddings. ROBERT K. SLOAN FUNERAL DIRECTOR 2821-25 Archer Ave. - Chicago Telephone Yards 721 B FIRST CLASS LIVERY Nig et i : Vy ‘ vi ye lac oD es A ~id ee acific ¥ A a : Sa. et “@ MEMORY OF THE-PAST. fhe Unalloyed Joy That Came With the Little Red Scarf. ~ “I was wondering the other day ‘what one thing had given me the mos’ Pleasure in the world,” said the village @eacon, “I had to go back a long ‘ways—clear back into the blessed Ban- ta Claus days—but I recalled it It was a scarf I found in my stocking ve bright Christmas morning. I got @ red one, and my brother got a bine one. 1 was a mighty proud boy that ‘morning as I trudged downtown with that red scarf around my neck. I wore it every day until the birds be ee ee were hunting up their marbles. I don't now remember who gave it to me nor what became of it, but I do Soy Sah Os memecr 5 oi een ‘8 benediction. “Since the days of that little red eS Derren at Ose ‘value, I beve worm lodge gmablems of high degree; I have hed a watch and chata; I once had a Ree tee © eee ‘that cost twice as much as the (te red scarf. Nay, more, I once tackled AT ies oes tear reo p Mgt NA a! we betas oot wcart way back i | an at sat’ out in the . "Tis the ; r with A man hates faint praise worse than be bates abuse. ‘The little things get together and cause big troubles. Eivery one thinks he gives as much ‘tw the poor as bis means will allow, A genius is a man who knows how to do only one thing and knows how to do that well. ‘A man is never so humble that his opinion is not worth quoting when favorable to you. Roosters are a good deal lke men. A rooster never gives notice of having found a worm until after he has swal- lowed tt—Atchison Glohe ; ‘Ungrammatical, but Earnest. “You say there is nearly always something broke about your sutomo- ber" “Yes,” answered Mr. Chuggins nerv- “What je tt, as a rule?” Me."—Washington Star. - An Uncertain Speculation. “Jane bas a caustic tongue. I asked Iher the other day why she didn’t mar. some old man for his money.” ® t did abe say?" Z ‘the increase in the durs- i oft a eee ‘made the speculation too curtain mt ta tat the wom marry & ric man under one coo. sia saat be a chronic seroplanist eS SSS IW STATE & WASHINGTON aN WHERE EVERY PATRON | Saves ON EVERY PURCHASE Jacob Feinberg MARKET AND GROCERY TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 565 8lilst and State Streets ; Telephone Yards 693 JOHN J. BRADLEY Real Estate Loans . Fire and Plate Glass Insurance Good Colored Tenants Always Appreciated AND TREATED ACCORDINGLY Stove Heated Flats ‘ TO SUIT EVERY MAN'S INCOME 1 am no Agent. | Rent only my own Property You will sgve many a weary step when you want a Flat if you first call om me. MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE OR PERSONAL PROPERTY; Samuel Richardson, 142 La Salle Street Telephone Main 2133 CHICAGO Room 1, OTIS BLOCK (Please cut this out) a ee 2 Lew Seiden, Mgr. THE RAILROAD INN Imported and Domestic Wines Liquors & Cigars Cafe in Connection : 'N. &. Corner Fiftyfiret and Armour Avenue, Chicago, mi. - American Brick Co. - President and Treasurer, ThOMAS CAREY. eS eoeivax MANUFATURERS OF Gommon and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: 45th and Robey Sts. sie es ‘Telephone Yards 128. CONTINENTAL » NATIONAL Ee Weasel