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THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY President William H. Taft Recedes From His Views AS EXPRESSED IN HIS SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE. IN REFERENCE TO ENFORCING THE LETTER AND THE SPIRIT OF THE FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT. HIS UTTERANCES AS TO THE CIVIL AND POLITICAL STATUS OF THE NEGRO. CONTRASTED WITH THOSE OF GROVER CLEVELAND IN HIS FIRST INAUGURAL ADDRESS. THE NEW PRESIDENT CONTENDS THAT THE NEGRO IS AN AMERICAN LIKE THE INDIAN, BUT THE COLOR OF HIS SKIN DISQUALIFIES HIM FROM HOLDING OFFICE IN CERTAIN SECETIONS OF THIS COUNTRY. HIS NORTH CAROLINA SPEECH REPRODUCED WHICH PROVES THAT PRESIDENT TAFT, AT HEART HAS NO USE FOR THE NEGRO THAT HE ONLY WANTS TO USE HIS VOTE IN THE NORTH TO KEEP HIS PARTY IN POWER. THAT HE FAVORS HIS DISFRANCHISEMENT IN THE SOUTH. THAT "JIM CROW" SCHOOLS, "JIM CROW" CARS, "JIM CROW" LAWS AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION ARE THE PROPER INSTRUMENTS TO SET THE NEGROES OFF IN A DISTINCT CLASS BY THEMSELVES. SO THAT IN TIME THEY WILL BECOME ALIENS AND CRIMINALS IN A STRANGE LAND. Vol. XIV President Will H. Taft AS EXPRESSED IN HIS SPEECH IN REFERENCE TO ENFORCEMENT SPIRIT OF THE FIFTEEN HIS UTTERANCES AS TO THE STATUS OF THE NEGATIVE CONTRASTED WITH THOSIS IN HIS FIRST INAUGURATION THE NEW PRESIDENT CONTINUES AN AMERICAN LIKE THE OF HIS SKIN DISQUALIFIED OFFICE IN CERTAIN SECTIONS HIS NORTH CAROLINA SPEECH PROVES THAT PRESIDENT NO USE FOR THE NEGATIVE TO USE HIS VOTE IN PARTY IN POWER. THAT HE FAVORS HIS DISTRICT THAT "JIM CROW" SCHOOL CROW" LAWS AND INSTITUTE THE PROPER INSTRUCTION ROES OFF IN A DISTINCTIVE SO THAT IN TIME THEY WERE CRIMINALS IN A STRAIGHT President Taft, has clearly shown his big cloven feet, in dealing with the so-called "Negro Problem," for it is perfectly plain to a blind man up a tree, that in his late inaugural address, he recedes from his views, as expressed in his speech of acceptance, in reference to enforcing the letter and the spirit of the fifteenth amendment. On July 28, 1908 at Cincinnati, Ohio, William H. Taft, in his speech of acceptance, with big loving tears running out of his foxy eyes, for the Negro, proclaimed to all the world that: "The Republican platform, adopted at Chicago, explicitly demands justice for all men, without regard to race or color, and just as explicitly declares for the enforcement, and without reservation, in letter and spirit, of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution. It is needless to state that I stand, with my party squarely on that plank in the platform, and believe that equal justice to all men and the fair and impartial enforcement of these amendments is in keeping with the real American spirit of fair play." It was stated in these columns at that time, that Mr. Taft was simply talking through his political hat, that he did not mean what he said, that he had no real love for the Negro, that that plank was only inserted in the Republican platform for the purpose of throwing a little sop to the Negro and to blind his eyes with dust, after he had been insulted and kicked out of the Republican National convention, and time has proven that we were right in our contention in his respect. For after President Taft, has successfully ridden into power on the back of the Negro, like McKinley, Roosevelt, and the other Republican presidents, he boldly stated in his milk and water inangular address that the people residing in the Southern States, have the undisputed right to enact disfranchising measures, that as long as their discriminary election laws against the Negro, meet the test of the fifteenth amendment, and are not otherwise in conflict with' the constitution and laws of the United States, it is not the disposition or within the province of the federal government to interfere with the regulation by Southern States of their domestic affairs, that no attempt will be made by him nor by the federal government to enforce the thirteenth, fourteenth and the fifteenth amendments, that no Negroes as he calls them and not American citizens, will be appointed to federal positions in the South and that while he is president of the United States, the Southern people will be freely permitted to handle their former slaves and their descendants good and plenty to suit themselves. Let us before proceeding further, contrast the utterances of president Taft, as to the civil and political status of the Negro, with those set forth by president Grover Cleveland in his first inaugural address, delivered March 4th, 1885, which can be found on page 302, volume VIII, of the "messages and Papers of the Presidents." "In the administration of a government pledged to do equal, and exact justice to all men there should be no pretext for anxiety touching the protection of the freedmen in their rights or their security in the employment of their privileges under the constitution and its amendments. All discussion as to their fitness for the place accorded to them as American citizens is idle and unprofitable, except as it suggests the necessity for their improvement. The fact that they are citizens entitles them to all the rights due to that relation and charges them with all its duties, obligations, and responsibilities." It will be noted that President Cleveland referred to the late freedmen, as full fledged American citizens and that they were entitled to enjoy all the rights, duties and privileges as such, that it was too late to waste any time in talking about their unfitness for the place ac- CHICAGO, MARCH 20, 1909. [Picture of a woman with a high hairstyle and a white dress with puffed sleeves. She is looking directly at the camera.] corded to them under the constitution and its amendments; that there can be no color-line in the administration of a government pledged to do equal and exact justice to all men! Twenty-four years after, these noble and patriotic sentiments had fallen from the lips of President Grover Cleveland, who was one of the greatest statesmen that this country has ever produced. President William H. Taft, in taking the same oath that was administered to President Cleveland declares while delivering his inaugural address that the Negro is an American, but not, an American citizen, that the people in all parts of this country have the right to disfranchise him right and left, that the representation in Congress of no state will he cut down on account of preventing from voting, that it is no harm to violate the laws and the three amendments to the constitution, in order to hold an ignorant Negro electorate in check. Here are some quotations from the speech of Mr. Taft as Secretary of War in 1906. At the conclusion of the speech the Republican Convention passed a resolution asking the Democratic legislature of the state to extend the Negro disfranchising features of the revision constitution for 8 years. Said Mr. Taft speaking of the Colored voters: "When a class of persons is so ignorant and so subject to oppression and misleading that they are MERLY POLITICAL CHILDREN, NO HAVING THE MENTAL STATURE OF MANHOOD, THEN THEY VOICE IN THE GOVERNMENT SUCURES NO BENEFIT TO THEM. policy, therefore, in the South which excludes from the ballot impartial both black and white when ingnorable and irresponsible cannot be criticized. CONCEDING that the laws now force in this state and other parts of the South were intended, either by the terms or by their mode of execution. President Taft, also contends that the "Negro is an Aferican, like the Indian, but the color of his skin disqualifies him from holding office in certain sections of this country. Therefore the new president believes in drawing the color-line in national politics, which unifies him to measure arms with, President Cleveland, or with the other great statesmen who have in the past shed so much lustre on that office. It may not be out of place at this time to reproduce President Taft's famous North Carolina speech, which proves that at heart he has no real love and not much use for the Negro; that he only wants to use his vote in the North to keep his party in power. October 17, 1908, while seeking votes in the South, William H. Taft, for the second time visited Greensboro, North Carolina, and on the date mentioned, he referred to his well-known address delivered in that same southern city several years ago. He was attacked after that speech on the ground that his advice to North Carolina Republicans as to the character of men whom they nominate for office practically excluded Negroes. Mr. Taft took nothing back that was contained in that speech. He said: "HERE IT WAS THAT I DELIVERED THE FIRST POLITICAL SPEECH I EVER DELIVERED SOUTH OF THE MASON AND DIX ON LINE. WHAT I SAID IN THAT SPEECH HAS BEEN SOMETIMES MISREPRESENTED, BUT I AM PREPARED TO-DAY TO STAND BY EVERYTHING I SAID." Some Things Mr. Taft Said in His First Greensboro Speech. Here are some quotations from the speech of Mr. Taft as Secretary of War in 1906. At the conclusion of the speech the Republican Convention passed a resolution asking the Democratic legislature of the state to extend the Negro disfranchising features of the revised constitution for 8 years. Said Mr. Taft, speaking of the Colored voters: "When a class of persons is so ignorant and so subject to oppression and misleading that they are MERELY POLITICAL CHILDREN, NOT HAVING THE MENTAL STATURE OF MANHOOD, THEN THEIR VOICE IN THE GOVERNMENT SECURES NO BENEFIT TO THEM. A policy, therefore, in the South which excludes from the ballot impartially both black and white when ignorant and irresponsible cannot be criticized. CONCEDING that the laws now in force in this state and other parts of the South were intended, either by their terms or by their mode of execution. TO EXCLUDE THE IGNORANT COLORED VOTER FROM THE FRANCHISE WITH RIGOR, AND ALLOW THE IGNORANT WHITE VOTER, THOUGH EQUALLY UNFITTED FOR THE FRANCHISE TO EXERCISE IT, I DO NOT THINK THAT THIS MAKES A HOPELESS SITUATION FOR THE COLORED MAN or the political power that he many, in the future, exercise." "The South has been kept solid by the spectre of Negro domination, and by stirring up racial prejudices and arousing unfounded alarm over an IMPOSSIBLE RETURN OF RE-CONSTRUCTION DAYS. After a long struggle, the history of which I shall not repeat, the NEGRO'S VOTE WAS MADE TO COUNT FOR NOTHING IN THE SOUTHERN STATES. Then the political leaders of the dominant party came to realize the dreadful demoralization of all society that followed in a government if law was flouted and fraud was to constitute its basis. They cast about to make the LAW SQUARE WITH THE EXISTING CONDITION by property and educational qualifications which should EXCLUDE THE NEGRO. This is a "turn for the better." "I do not wish to seem ungracious, but I must be candid. In my judgment, the REPUBLICAN PARTY OF NORTH CAROLINA WOULD BE MUCH STRONGER AS A VOTING PARTY IF ALL THE FEDERAL OFFICES WERE FILLED BY DEMOCRATS." Viewing President Taft's position on the "Negro Question" from all sides, it is our firm conviction, that he favors the disfranchisement of the Negro in The Church's Crusade Against Consumptlon 20,000 Congregations Join in the Fight THE CATHOLIC CHURCH LEADS ALL OTHERS IN THE EFFORT TO CURTAIL THE ONWARD MARCH OF TUBERCULOSIS. THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST IT. IS UNDENOMINATIONAL. Within the past four months the churches of over 100 different cities in the United States, all the principal religious denominations, and several interdenominational societies, have united in a campaign against consumption, according to a statement issued by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. Notable campaigns have been conducted by the allied churches of New York, Brooklyn, Pittsburg, St. Paul Milwaukee, Washington, Chicago, Providence, Baltimore, Trenton, Seattle, Philadelphia and many other cities. In most of these places a special Sunday has been set aside on which sermons about tuberculosis have been preached in the various churches. So successful has been this method of declaring the gospel of fresh air, that it is being adopted by pastors all over the country. In several of the larger religious denominations definite resolutions by some of the local ministerial organizations, allying these associations with the tuberculosis movement, have been adopted. Catholic Church Leads. Foremost in the fight against consumption is the Roman Catholic Church. In this church, under the direction of Archbishop Ryan, of Philadelphia, an educational crusade against tuberculosis is being carried into all of the parochial and other schools in its control. As a result, over 1,250,000 school children in 13,000 parishes are being reached. The clergy of the church have been asked also to instruct their congregations on the dangers and methods of preventing tuberculosis, for the purpose of bringing the simple doctrines of the cure and prevention of this disease to every one of the 17,000,000 Catholics in the United States. The Church Class. The work of religious bodies in the war against tuberculosis received a great impetus in 1905, when Emanuel Church, of Boston, under the leadership of Dr. Joseph H. Pratt and Reverend Elwood C. Worcester, started a movement for the treatment of tuberculosis patients in their homes under the supervision of the church. As the patients held weekly meetings at the church for instruction and advice from the physicians in charge, the organization was called a class. So successful was the Emanuel class's first work that many other churches throughout the country have followed this example, and tuberculosis classes have been formed in a large number of cities, in the South; that "Jim Crow" schools; "Jim Crow" cars, "Jim Crow" laws, and industrial education are the proper instruments to set the Negroes off in a distinct class by themselves. So that in time they can be easily forced to become aliens and criminals in a strange land! Alderman Michael McInerney, has playcarded the 30th ward, with new handsome lithographs of himself; and they are dandies, and will be the means No.24 Crusade consumptlon congregations in the Fight LEADS ALL OTHERS IN THE THE ONWARD MARCH OF T. IS UNDENOMINATIONAL. many cases, independently of church organizations. There are now about fifty regular classes in existence, over one-half of which are conducted in connection with churches. 20,000 Churches Engaged. The activity of the church, however, as a center of education in tuberculosis, is of much more recent growth. In fact, almost all of the preventive educational work of the churches has been accomplished in the last four months. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis estimates that there are now over 20,000 church organizations to whom the message of the prevention and cure of tuberculosis has been preached, and the number is increasing daily. Campaign Undenominational Campaign Undenominational. The religious campaign is not only undenominational, but it is also interdenominational. The Young Men's Christian Association, for instance, has started an active crusade against tuberculosis. Through its physical department instruction is being given concerning the nature and dangers of consumption to all of the men and boys who come under that branch of the association. Educational lectures are also being held in many of the associations, and, in general, the campaign against tuberculosis is being linked with the general crusade for a sound body and a sound mind. The United Society of Christian Endeavor has also taken an active interest in the tuberculosis propaganda. At the International Convention of that body, to be held in St. Paul from July 7th to 12th, one of the large tuberculosis exhibits of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis will be on display. An active campaign of education will be carried on among the 10,000 delegates, who will act as missionaries in further spreading the message. The tuberculosis exhibit will be shown by the side of missionary and other social and civic exhibits. This campaign among the churches and religious organizations is only a special instance of the widespread interest in tuberculosis, which has enlisted within the last year the efforts of such organizations as schools, labor unions, women's clubs, commercial institutions, state legislatures, the press, and almost all of the organized civic and social societies. By all of these organizations one sermon is being preached, namely, that consumption is a communicable disease, that it can be prevented, and that it can be cured by fresh air, rest and wholesome food. of rolling up one to two thousand majority, for him over his unknown Republican competitor. Hon. Thomas Marshall, Democratic Governor of Indiana, last week cheerfully signed the bill passed by its legislature, authorizing the organization of four companies of Negro soldiers in the Hoosier State, the new Democratic Governor of that State knows no colorline in dealing with its citizens. --- Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priests, Indeas, Single Taxers, Republicans or other can come to say their say, as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform broad enough for all ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year.....$2.00 Six Months.....1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 5028 Armour Avenue, Chicago. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher. Entered as Second-Class Matter, ALg. 19, 1902 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1879. THE PRESIDENTIAL COLOR-LINE We are of the opinion that there are many white men, in this country, who believe that President Roosevelt did not nominate Dr. Wm. D. Crum for Collector of the Port at Charleston, South Carolina, from altogether patriotic motives. They lean toward the opinion that it was done more to punish and humiliate Senator B. R. Tillman, whose antipathy to the President is too well known to need a further exploitation here. Be that as it may, the fact remains that Hon. William H. Taft will be required to confront a situation which will not prove half so embarrassing to him as it will be to the thousands of Colored people who have espoused his cause. When Mr. Taft made the announcement semi-officially that he would not appoint any Colored man to office who was distasteful to the white people in the community in which he serves, he drew the color-line in a manner that grates harshly with his sworn obligation as President of the United States. So far as we have been able to observe, he is the first President, Democrat or Republican, who has had the temerity to give voice to any such position. That he is violating the plain provisions of the Constitution which he is sworn to support will hardly admit of a question by those people who will read that instrument and carefully conserve the provisions which it so plainly contains. If Mr. Taft is correctly quoted, he is "riding for a fall." No statesman or President can attain permanent success, unless he adheres strictly to great principles and ignores and avoids the prejudices of the age in which he lives. In this may be found true greatness It Mr.Taft follows out his policies as outlined, it will go to prove that he did not possess it, but that he has simply ply had greatness thrust upon him. The Bluff City News, Memphis, Tennessee JACK JOHNSON, THE CHAMPION PRIZE FIGHTER OF THE WORLD. Will Bet Anyone, $1,000, That His Wife Is Not White and Belongs To the Colored Race. Jack Johnson, the Champion Colored heavy-weight, pizzier of the world, struck Chicago Monday morning, and for one week he will do stunts at one of its theaters. Mr. Johnson was contemplating visiting his boyhood home, Galveston, Texas, where he intended spending some time with his parents, and relatives, and some of the white, clitizens of Galveston, had decided to join hands with its Colored citizens and contribute money, to give him a royal welcome home. But when it was intimated that Mr. Johnson, was lawfully married to a white lady; he was warned by the white citizens of Galveston, that he was playing with polen, and that he would be grossly insulted and possibly waylaid, or meet his death at the hands of the mob, if he attempted to bring his white wife to Texas with him. A few days ago, Mr. Johnson came out in a public statement, in the daily press; in which he stated that he was willing to bet anyone, $1,000, that his wife is not white, but belong to the Colored race. Be that as it may, Mrs. Johnson, has decided if all reports are true, not to accompany her husband to his Texas home, where she would be forced to permit the white Christian gentlemen, to carefully examine her in every way to see whether she was really white or a "Niger," and then after they had satisfied themselves on that point, several dozen of them might rape her before she could escape from their bellish clutches. --- THE LEADERS OF WASHINGTON SOCIETY GAVE NUMEROUS SOCIAL FUNCTIONS IN HONOR OF THE MANY VISITORS TO THAT CITY DURING THE INAUGURATION CEREMONIES. Mrs. William Emanuel Royally Entertained While Taking In the Sights of the Capitol of the Nation. Julius F. Taylor, editor of The Broad Ax. Washington Society during the inaugural week was marked with many delightful social affairs. Never before was there such gaiety. Beautiful women in beautiful gowns combined to make the scene one of splendor. Washingtonians vied with one another to give the visitors a royal welcome. Aside from the Monican and Citizen's Balls, which were the largest affairs given. There were numerous entertainments which deserve special mention. Tuesday evening, March 2nd, several large receptions to visitors were held, the most noted was an "At home" to which 500 were invited. It was given by Miss Ida D. Washington, 1901 Third st., N. W., and the "At home" given by Miss Lewis 1206 Sixth st., N. W., both were most brilliant affairs, Wednesday, March 3rd, "The Monican Ball" to which 500 guests had been invited and the Young Ladies' Literary Club, dancing party, both entertainments were largely attended in spite of the severe storm which started on that evening and lasted over the 4th, resulting in disappointment to the great throng of people who came many miles to attend the Inauguration. March 5, beautiful spring weather set in and the shock of the previous day had passed away and the reception and card party given by Miss Ocia Brooks, from 1 to 6 in the afternoon of the above date was a delightful affair and 15 tables contested for the beautiful prizes. March 6th, the Musical Organization known as the "Treble Cleff" gave an afternoon recital, also the same afternoon Matinee Cotillion given by the Young Men's Club, led by Dr. Howard, the president and Miss Hattie Shad, admission to all these entertainments strictly by invitation. The same evening the Citizens of various States presented ex-Senator J. B. Foraker with a loving cup, fully 5000 people attended this function. Sunday, March 7, Dr. and Mrs. Lofton received in the receiving party were Mrs. Dora Needham Lee of Buffalo Y., Mrs. Anderson Lawrence, N. J. Mrs. Wm. Emanuel, Chicago, Mrs. B Givens, New York. Reception given by Misses Bell and Gregory, 5 to 8 P. M. at the home of Mrs. Gregory. Musical given by Mrs. Carrie Clifford "at home" 7 to 9 given by Miss Marie James 1015 Tea street, N. W. March 8th the "Brownies" mask ba' was a very swell affair 8 to 12 P. M. at Odd Fellow's Hall. The Matron's Whist Club at the residence of Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 12 tables. Tuesday evening, March 9th, Inaugural Ball at Baltimore. Mrs. Keelan's Musical at her beautiful home, 324 Tea st., N. W. The participants in the program were: Miss Lolo Johnson. Mrs. Gregory. Mrs. Portia Washington Pithan. Mr. Joseph Douglass, Messrs. Jetter, Mr. Guy. Richard B. Harrison, Miss Europe. This was largely attended, Mr .Booker T. Washington was among the honored guests. March 10, Young Ladies' Whist Club gave a card party and dance at the True Reformer's Hall, 8 to 1 P. March 12, Miss Elinor Curtis gave a dancing party in honor of Miss Dorah White and Miss Mable Wilson, of Chicago. Chicagoans who were seen at all these affairs were: Mr. Theodore Jones, Jr., Mrs. Wm. Emanuel, Dr. A. B. McKiss-Jk, Col. J. R. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. S. Laing Williams, Miss Cora Hawkins, Miss Blanch Wright. Major R. R. Jackson, Walter M. Farmer and Maj. J. C. Buckner. HOBART P. YOUNG, INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR ALDERMAN IN THE 3RD WARD STARTS AFTER THE SCALP OF ALDERMAN MILTON J. HE CHARGES, THAT THE PRESENT ALDERMAN, HAS KICKED THE COLORED REPUBLICANS CES WITH MR. YOUNG. Wednesday evening, Hobart P. Young independent Republican candidate for Alderman of the 3d ward, held his first great meeting, at 3704 State street, and he has started after the scalp of Alderman Milton J. Foreman in red hot shape. Attorney Dan Schuyler, presided over the meeting and Mr. Young while delivering his hot shots, against Alderman Foreman among other things declared, that "he had kicked out the Colored Republicans working in the city hall, and had filled their places with white Democrats." That, "Pat White, Democrat, held his city job, by reason of the fact, that he forced, the hungry Democrats in the 3d ward, to vote for Alderman Foreman." William A. Wallace, was one of the Colored men, who spoke at this same meeting. He turned his guns against Alderman Foreman, and declared, that "hundreds of the better class of Colored men, in the 3d ward, would be with Hobart P. Young, in his fight against Alderman Foreman." WILLIAM CARROLL CITY ELECT. RICIAN INSTALLED 417 NEW ELECTRIC LIGHTS IN THE 30TH WARD. Armour Ave. and Dearborn Street Brilliantly Illuminated. William Carroll, City Electrician has proven himself to be, a tip top and painstaking city official, was approached by Alderman John Burns, a short time ago, and after Mr. Carroll, had extended the glad hand to him and after Alderman Burns, assured him that by all means more electric lights were 'needed in the 30th Ward, Mr. Carroll, got busy, and he ordered his aids to construct a new power house at 48th and Wentworth ave. and to erect electric light poles up and down Dearborn street, Armour ave. and State street, from 39th street to Garfield Boull., and recently the wires were strung, and last week 417 new electric lights were installed on the thoroughfares mentioned and now these streets which were practically in darkness when the shades of the evening approached; are brilliantly illuminated each night with electric lights. When State street is paved with brick this summer, and Armour ave, and Dearborn street, paved with asphalt a year from this spring, the people residing on them will be bordering on the skirts of heaven. Mr. Carroll, has promised Alderman Burns, whom, he regards as a good fellow, that many more new electric lights will be installed in the 30th Ward this year. Alderman Burns, has the happy faculty of doing things, and his constituents along Armour ave. Dearborn and State streets, are proud of him for securing the electric lights for them. CHATEAU RINK NOTES. The St. Patrick day program at the Chateau was well rendered. P. Galwith and N. Manning, winning the Potato Race, while Wm. Chilton, Floyd White and Oliver Crutchfield in the order named taken the prizes in the One Mile Handicap. Earl Wilson, the contest around the world was introduced by Mr. T. A. Stowers in a neat address. The Chateau Cadets put some new stunts in their drill and the Picture show was fine, the Judges were Edith Gordon, Buller Beal, R. Brent, W. L. Crawford and N. Beaumont. Mrs. C. Chatman and Mrs. McKennie were among the many visitors at the Chateau last week. The matinees at the Chateau Rink are fast becoming to be quite popular with the beginners. If you can't skate come and join the crowd. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings paid a visit to the Chateau last week. It is worth your time to see the Grand March at the Chateau Rink. 100 Couples on rollers participated in the Grand March last Sunday eve. The Chateau will drill Friday, Saturday evenings for the benefit of the visitors. Mr. Charles Perkins and Miss Margarete Perrin, experts on rollers will take great pleasure in teaching beginners. Special Program, Monday Eve., at the Chateau-Double Picture Show. APROMATTOX CLUB At the Meeting of the Board of Directors Monday night last, it was decided to buy a Club House and the Real Estate Committee was instructed to accept funds from the members for this purpose. *** The entertainment Committee under Mr. Morton and the Library Committee under Mr. Fry were instructed to make arrangements for a Banquet April 6th at which Ladies will be invited. A splendid program will be rendered. *** The $5.00 dispensation closes this week. A good number has taken advantage of this rate and joined the Club. Pres. B. F. Moseley, who has been indisposed, has regained his health and with his Cabinet holds the usual weekly reception Sundays, from 5 to 7 at the Club Parkers There is a movement on the part of the National Brotherhood of Trainmen to exclude the Colored train porters from the duties of brakemen, unless the individual wears a brakeman's badge. This, it would appear, is opposed to the principles of the Brotherhood, which positively specify that no Colored man can become a member. Hence it is clear that the ultimate object of the move is to get the Colored men off of the different roads altogether that are now serving in the capacity of train porters, and install white men, against whom there is no objection to doing a brakeman's work.—Ex. WAGES OF 6,000 CUT 10 PER CENT. Harrisburg, Pa., March 16.—The Pennsylvania Steel Company, one of the largest independent steel corporations in the country, today accounted a reduction in wages approximating to per cent. effective April 1. The order stated that the reduction would be made "pending a return of normal business conditions." Six thousand men are affected. The owners of the largest steel plants in all parts of the country, will on the first of April reduce the wages of more than two hundred thousand workmen, which is positive proof that President Taft and Republican prosperity are moving in sight.—Editor. EDWARD W. DURANT, JR.. DEMOCRAT, TO SUCCED WILLIAM D. CRUM, AS COLLECTOR OF THE PORT AT CHARLESTON, S. C. This week, President Taft, sent the name of Edward W. Durant, Jr., white Democrat, of Charleston, S. C. to the United States Senate to be confirmed, as Collector of the Port at Charleston, and he will succeed Dr. William D. Crum, to that position. President Taft has started in, in good slape to throw the Negro Republicans overboard in the South, and to play into the hands of Southern Democrats. INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH Regular Services Pastor preaching at 10:45 A. M. Rev. Cato at 7:45 P. M. Sunday afternoon at 4 oclock. A Recital at which time a splendid program will be rendered. Thursday night March 25th, at Dramatic Contatia Joseph's Bondage, 30 voices presenting the play. CHIPS CHIPS Mrs. Geneva Smith, 5363 Dearborn street, is improving after being on the sick list for more than a week. Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, will on Sunday afternoon, deliver a lecture at Aurora, Ill., on "Tuberculosis." Alderman John H. Jones, left for Duluth, Minn., Wednesday evening, where he is interested in a large contract and will remain there several days to look after some of the details of the work. Alderman Michael Zimmer, has made such a splendid record in the city council, in the past 6 or 8 years that he has been a member of that body both Democrats and Republicans in the 12th ward will gladly vote for his re-election on the 6th of April. Frank H. Lewis, the head conductor of the Railroad Inn, 51st and Armour ave. has the past week got in a large stock of choice wet goods and cigars, and he is now ready to receive the Aldermanic candidates while they are out looking for votes. J. O. Battle, the brilliant editor of The Globe, Nashville, Tenn., moved on into the next world, last week. Editor Battle ranked with the best and the brightest writers in this country, and his untimely death is a great loss to Afro-American Journalism. Mrs. William Emanuel, and her son McKinley Emanuel, 6352 Rhodes ave., returned home Monday morning, from their visit to Washington, D. C., where they were for two weeks the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pickett, 606 You st. N. W. Marshall Drish, 4623 Dearborn street, with the assistance of his good wife Mrs. Drish, managed to save a part of the money which he earned and which he invested in income property, and whether he works or not, at the present time, he is able to keep the wolf from the door. John H. Howard, better known as Senator Howard, who lived for many years at the home of the late Mrs. Lucy Churchill, 3445 Armour ave., passed away the latter part of last week at his new home, 2935 Armour ave. Lung trouble was the cause of his death. Funeral services were held over his remains, Tuesday, at Quinn Chapel Rev. D. P. Roberts officiating. His funeral was largely attended. Interment at Oak The Ladies' Aid of St. Mark church which meets every Monday night, was entertained at the cosy home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woods, 5032 Armour ave., last Monday evening. A goodly number of the members and invited guests were present. The house was beautifully decorated in red. The evening was spent in music and song and Master Frank Jordan Woops played some of his choice selections on the violin. The hostess served a very dainty luncheon, and the guests all expressed them, selves as having spent a most delightful evening. A Fulsome Compliment. During Mr. Cleveland's tour of the south shortly after his marriage Mrs. Cleveland and he were driving one day through the streets of one of the larger towns escorted by two of its citizens. Some one threw a bunch of violets to Mrs. Cleveland, and Mr. Cleveland bent forward to catch it, remarking as he presented it, "I wonder why no one gives me flowers." One of the gentlemen present gallantly replied, "We think you have won the fairest flower in all the land." "Ah, yes," returned the president; "but, you see, I can't keep her in water." "It is not necessary since you keep her in such excellent spirits," was the reply. Here Mrs. Cleveland interposed, saying, "I am afraid you are guilty of flatter," whereupon came the reply: "No, madam. Flattery is fulsome compliment, and in this instance no compliment could be either too frank or too fulsome." The charm of this response lies in the last and fourth from the last words, Mrs. Cleveland's maiden name being Frances Folsom. A Queer Chinese Notion One of the beliefs which the Chinese are slowly unlearning is that foreigners use the eyes and hearts of Chinamen in compounding rare and costly drugs which are valuable aids in magic. Medicine and magic have for ages gone hand in hand in China, just as they once did in Europe. Ignorant Chinamen therefore readily believe such tales. The use of eyes of Chinese by foreigners in metallurgy is described in a work called "A Deathblow to Corrupt Practices," published in 1870. According to this, when white Christians had charge of a funeral they drove all the relatives and friends from the house. Both eyeballs were then removed from the corpse, the orifices being filled with plaster. This was called "sealing the eyes for the western journey." By compounding these eyes with a hundred pounds of Chinese lead, this veracious chronicle continues, eight pounds of silver could be extracted from it. The sight organs of any other people were useless for this purpose. Ciers or Bricklayer? "You often hear clerks say they would rather be bricklayers on account of the pay, but they don't know what they're talking about. Clerking beats bricklaying every day in the week and twice on Sunday." He took another cheese sandwich in his long, pale, ink stained fingers and, perched on the lunch counter's high stool, declaimed warmly: "Clerks, however poor, are popular with the ladies on account of their fine clothes, but bricklayers, when they go sparking, get the cold shoulder. "A bricklayer, no matter how much he makes, has trouble in getting into swell boarding houses, for his clothes soil the fine furniture, but a clerk, with his white hands, is welcome in any house he can afford." "I know what I'm talking about, for I bricklaid two years before I took to clerking. And you'll find lots of young bricklayers foraking the trowel for the pen; but, though clerks often say bitterly that they'd rather lay bricks than push a pen, they don't really mean it—they never turn."—Cincinnati Enquirer. "The Dog of Montargis Animal actors are by no means new to the stage. There are on record instances where a four legged performer has made the greatest success in a play, drawing hundreds of people night after night by the magnetism of his inarticulate art. In 1814 "The Dog of Montargis" was produced at Covent Garden theater, London. It was written around a true incident in which a man was murdered in the forest of Bondy and the murderer tracked by means of his dog. One day this dog suddenly sprang at the throat of a man and almost killed him, whereupon the wretch, terror struck, confessed that he was the murderer. This dramatic incident formed the basis of the play, and everything depended upon the cleverness of the dog. He was called Dragon, and his acting was so marvelous that the play achieved a remarkable success, running for thirty-nine performances. "I'd rather waltz than eat," confided the sweet girl. "Then we'll have another dance instead of going to that fashionable restaurant," remarked the thrifty swain. "And," he added mentally, "that's $6 saved."—Kansas City Journal. "He cheated me fearfully in a horse trade in which I supposed I was easily getting the better end of the bargain." —Chicago Record-Herald. Rescue Work Among Children Society at Charleston, S. C., Gives Them Christian and Industrial Training. Rev. Mr. Jenkins' Great Ambition. North and South Aid Scheme. The Jenkins orphanage at Charleston, S. C., was founded eighteen years ago by the Rev. D. J. Jenkins, who saw the need of such an institution for the many orphan and destitute children who were practically dependent upon charity for sustenance. The orphanage is managed and controlled by the Orphan Aid society, which is incorporated under the laws of the state of South Carolina, with a board of six commissioners appointed by the city council. When the orphanage started there were no funds on hand. M. B. BEV. D. J. JENKINS. with which to meet expenses, and for some time Rev. Jenkins met with many discouraging circumstances. But he had a firm conviction that this was his mission and that the orphanage was here to stay. He made a house to house canvass, and by continual agitation the people of Charleston began to give assistance to the work. Peculiarly enough, after search had been made for a suitable building for the accommodation of the large number of children which by this time had been gathered in, the Marine Hospital building, one of the city's old landmarks, was secured. Soon afterward the city council came forward with an appropriation of $200 and not many months later gave $500. The wise use to which these contributions were put seemed to have made a deep impression upon the council, which now appropriates the sum of $1,000 annually toward the expenses of the orphanage. The children have the advantage of a day school, in which six capable teachers are employed, exclusive of the various industrial training departments. In the day school, hundreds of children who are unable to gain admission to the two public schools of the city for colored people are admitted. Thereby the orphanage becomes a factor in the public school system of the city. Rev. Jenkins, familiarly called the "orphanage man," made a tour of the north shortly after the work got on a good footing in search of sufficient means with which to maintain the institution well enough to relieve him of some of the heavy burdens and responsibilities which at that time were telling upon his health. On this trip it was his good fortune to meet Mr. George R. Scott of the New York Witness, who, after hearing the "orphanage man's" tale of woe, willingly consented to use his influence in behalf of the institution. Mr. Scott's first move was that of an appeal to the readers of the Witness, who readily sent in contributions to the authorities at Charleston, and it was not long thereafter before the work began to grow by leaps and bounds. Mr. Scott still maintains his interest in the welfare of the orphanage and makes his appeal in its behalf annually, as the result of which Rev. Jenkins is doing a great work for his race in the southland. The next move Rev. Jenkins made was to secure a place in which to care for and educate youthful trespassers against the law. There being no reformatory for such juvenile offenders in Charleston, they were naturally thrown in with the hardened criminals in the fall or put on the chain gang. Through his efforts the Orphan Aid society was given 200 acres of land seventeen miles from Charleston by Deacon Wilds of Brooklyn, N. Y., upon which a reformatory has been erected. The youths sent to the reformatory are given a Christian education and are taught various trades such as printing, shoemaking, blacksmithing, farming, sawmilling and laundering. They are also taught domestic economy and music. The Jenkins orphanage brass band has played in nearly if not all of the principal cities of the north and east. They played recently for the hotel guest at Palm Beach, Fla., and received the highest commendations for the excellence of their musical ability. Rev D. J. Jenkins is the president of the Orphan Aid society, and Miss E. C. Harleston is its efficient secretary. Sloux Indian in Taft Parade. One of the highly interesting features in connection with General J Franklin Bell's staff in the inaugural parade at Washington was a full blood Sloux Indian, Rev. 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NEIGHBORS & REAL ESTATE AT LOWEST PRICES Easiest Term to be had in Chicago Loans on first and second Mortgages Fire Insurance placed in any company Not Misplaced. Hotel Clerk—I found the "Not to Be Used Except In Case of Fire" placard those college boys stole out of the corridor. Manager—Where? Clerk—They'd nalled it up over the coal bin—Boston Transcript. An Unofficial Order Thomas, tenth Earl of Dundonald, at his death vice admiral in the English navy, tells in his "Autobiography of a Seaman" of an incident on board the Hind, on which he served as midshipman. The pet of the ship was a parrot, the aversion of the boatswain, whose whistle the bird learned to imitate exactly. "One day a party of ladies paid us a visit aboard. By the usual means of a 'whip' on the yardarm several had been hoisted on deck. The chain had descended for another. Scarcely had its fair freight been lifted out of the boat alongside when the parrot piped. Let go." "The order was instantly obeyed, and the unfortunate lady, instead of being comfortably seated on deck, was soused in the sea. Luckily for her, the men were on the watch and quickly pulled her out, and, luckily for the parrot, the boatswain was on shore or this unseasonable assumption of the boatswain's functions might have ended tragically for the bird." How Prisoners Converse. A man who was sent to jail recently for three days for a small offense was greatly impressed with the precautions taken to prevent the prisoners engaging in conversation. There seemed to be warders everywhere, and no one was allowed to utter a word. On the Sunday he was in the church the psalm given was the "Old Hundredth." Beside him were two old jailbirds, and instead of the orthodox words beginning "All people that on earth do dwell" this pair sang a hymn of their own in conversational style, which went something as follows: First convict sings: "How long are you in for?" Second convict replies: "You are a lucky, plec-can. I've got twel-ele months to serve. Tried to break into a house. Some'dy must have gt'en me away." By this method they exchanged his stories during the singing.—Glasgow News. Too Humiliating. A certain small boy of six is rapidly assuming manly ways. Not long ago his "room" at school planned an entertainment. There were to be little songs and recitations and a mysterious grab bag. The small boy waxed eloquent concerning the coming glories of this show, and more especially the part he would take. On the morning of the entertainment his mother suggested that he should take his little sister, aged four, with him. He hung his head. "Don't you want to take her?" his mother asked. "No, I don't," he answered. "And why not?" The reply came quickly. "Cause there ain't none of th' other fellers has to bring their children!"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. No Acid Needed. Weary William Rhoades—Say, Happy, wot's de difference between us an' new fall cider? Happy Harry—Search me. Weary William Rhoades—Dey don't have ter put no acid in us ter keep us frum workin". At which the dry hay in the mow burst into a furious flame.—Exchange. Getting His Straight "I wouldn't make a conidante of May," said the coniceted fellow, with a self satisfied smirk. "She told me you said you were crazy to marry me. Of course she's no friend if"— "No," interrupted Miss Wise, "and she's not even a good reporter. I didn't say I 'was,' but 'would be.'"—Catholic Standard and Times. Noiseless Wife—Would it please you, dear, if I learned another language? Husband—Yes, it would delight me infinitely. Wife—Well, which one shall I study? Husband—The sign language—Smart Set A Woman's Secret Biggs—There goes a woman with a past. Boggs—Yes, and there are about twenty years more of it than she is willing to own up to.—New York Journal. Great is the fact that our interests gradually take a wider scope, allowing more scope for the healing power of compensation—Dinah Mulock Craik. AGO, ILL. CENTRAL Established 1877. Phone Oakland 1550-1550 John J. Dunn Wholesale and Retail Dealer in... COAL WOOD Fifty-First St. and Armour Ave. RAIL YARDS: 1551 St. & L. S. & M. S. Ry. Sand St. and Armour Ave. CHICAGO A Pleasant Winter Evening. ARE YOU IN SEARCH OF ONE? Then Visit the "Chateau," 5324 State Street, Tonight. There is a fine Picture Show, Roller Skating, Dancing and superb music, refreshments and a jolly good time for good people. No prescription. Special prize program every Saturday and Sunday. Admission, 10 cents--one dime LELAND GIANTS' BASE BALL AND AMUSEMENT ASS'N. A Barbarian. D. D. Mann, the Canadian railroad builder, had a sensational career, beginning as an axman in the Canadian lumber woods. Early in life Mann visited Europe on a business mission and at a dinner one night became involved in a quarrel with a Russian nobleman. Next day he received a call from one of the nobleman's friends, bearing an invitation to a duel. "If he doesn't like what I said to him, let him come up and tell me so," said Mann. "He can come a-running, too, and carry any size gun he likes." The friend explained that never do. Nothing but the regular thing on the field of honor would do. "Oh, all right!" said Mann. "I've been fighting duels all my life. But I'll have to insist on using my national weapon—a sixteen pound double blitted ax." The friend went away holding up his hands at the barbarian. That night the nobleman met Mann. He was about the size of a grasshopper. Mann is something over six feet high and four wide, with no fat. "I fight you, m'soo," said the nobleman, "with the weapon of any civilize nation, but I be hanged if I commit suicide." --- Close Quarters For Washington At the time, now some years ago, when subscriptions were being solicited for the erection of a statue in New York city to President Washington a gentleman called to secure a contribution from an old resident who, although wealthy, was a little "near." On learning the object of the visit the rich man exclaimed: "Washington! Washington! Why, Washington does not need a statue! I keep him enshrined in my heart!" In vain were the visitor's solicitations, and he was naturally indignant at the parsimony of the millionaire. "Well, Mr. R," he remarked quietly as he rose to leave, "all I can say is that if the Father of His Country is in the position in which you describe him he is in a right place!" "Fifty miles an hour! Are you brave?" She (swallowing another pint of dust)—Yes, dear; I'm full of grit.—Chicago News. "It is amazing what perseverance will achieve," said an Englishman, "Even misdirected perseverance has achieved marvels. There is the case of Robson, the great Notts cricketer. Robson during his Australian tour was determined one sorching afternoon that his side shouldn't do the hard work of fielding. Well, when the Australian captain spun the coln Robson shouted, "Woman!" Then, seeing that heads lay uppermost, instead of acknowledging defeat Robson said, with perseverance and nonchalance: "Well, we'll go in." "But-er—I thought,' I puzzled Australian—you see, I don't quite know the English meaning of "woman." "Then,' said Robson gallantly, 'we'll toss again." "The Australian made a second toss. Robson called heads, and tails came up. The ordinary man would at this point have surrendered in despair, but not so Robson. "Honors are now easy,' said he, with a pleasant smile. 'On with the rubber." 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Some mornings they scooped in the amount in twenty minutes, and at other times it was a tough struggle until luncheon time before they managed it. I never saw them fall once, and I learned that they had pursued the same plan for four months. One thing was clear—nothing could tempt them to go beyond the modest stake, and they had the will to stop when they won the stipulated amount. It was really one of the best illustrations of will power I have ever seen, for few, indeed, who enter the portals of the casino are able to resist the compelling atmosphere of the tables to play on if losing and to plunge if winning—Chambers' Journal. Family Jars. Schoolmaster (to his wife)—My dear, I wish you would speak more carefully. You say that Henry Jones came to this town from Sunderland. Wife—Yes. Schoolmaster—Well, now, wouldn't it be better to say that he came from Sunderland to this town? Wife—I don't see any difference in the two expressions. Schoolmaster—But there is a difference, a rhetorical difference. You don't hear me make use of such awkward expressions. By the way, I have a letter from your father in my pocket. Wife—But my father is not in your pocket. You mean you have in your pocket a letter from my father. Schoolmaster—There you go with your little quibbles. You take a delight in harassing me. You are always taking up a thread and representing it as a rope. Wife—Representing it to be rope, you mean. Schoolmaster—For goodness' sake, be quiet. Never saw such a quarrelsome woman in my life.—London Scraps. Pretty Slow. Horace L. Moore was lieutenant colonel of the noted Nineteenth Kansas cavalry. He could lead men for a longer period without rest on a single ration of cheerful good humor than any other officer. Though not given to jokes, he was the reputed author of as many astonishers as the great Lincoln. One time, on the march, he sent an orderly with a message to an officer at some distance. Before the man was out of hearing Moore shouted: "Hey, orderly! Come back here!" He came galloping back, sitting limply in the saddle. Moore dropped his voice and, assuming a half confidential manner, inquired. "Orderly, in the course of your life have you ever seen a snail?" "Yes, sir," was the astonished reply. "You met him, then," replied Moore, "for you'd never overtake one!"—Kansas City Journal. His Business Ability. In the Adirondacks lives a man too lazy to work, but evidently of great business ability. One winter when he was sitting around smoking his family came so near starvation that some of his neighbors, who could ill afford to help him, took up a collection and bought for the suffering family a barrel of flour, a barrel of pork and a load of wood. They were not considerate enough to cut the wood, but the business man knew how to manage. He hired some of the neighbors who had not contributed to his donation to cut the wood and paid them with half the pork and half the flour—Lippincott's. Admirably Equipped. Administrative Equations Cardinal Mezzofanti, the famous Italian linguist, who died at the age of seventy-five, knew and could speak more than fifty languages. He could entertain his English friends with specimens of the Yorkshire dialect and his French or German visitors with the patols of their respective countries. "Dear me!" exclaimed Lord Byron, to whom this was told. "He ought to have been the custodian of the tower of Babel." Breakfast Months. A traveler stopped at a hotel in Greenland, where the nights are six months long, and as he registered asked a question of the clerk. "What time do you have breakfast?" "From half past March to a quarter to May."—Harper's Weekly. A Bone. "What sort of an after dinner speaker is Bliggins?" "One of the kind who start in by saying they didn't expect to be called on and then proceed to demonstrate that they can't be called off."—Exchange. The Quarrel. "Last night we parted forever." "Then I suppose Ferdy will not call tonight." "No, but he'll spend the evening behind a tree across the street."—Louisville Courier Journal. General John C. Fremont. "the Pathfinder." is buried in Rockland cemetery, Nyack, on the Hudson. It was in 1847 that Hicks first made a county name as a witty raconteur. In that year Sir Samuel Spry, who had been member for Bodmin since the great reform bill, lost his seat and is a petulant mood took legal proceedings against Hicks on the ground that he had abused his official position to influence voters at the poll. In the course of the trial Hicks was called upon to state what he had to say in his defense. In the course of his statement he asked leave of the court to illustrate his position by a story. His request being assented to, he related how a few days previously he had been to see a lad whom he knew well who was laid up from a fall from a vicious donkey, which had kicked out all his front teeth. The lad, said Hicks, had taken the matter in the most kindly way and had said to him, "Tisn't the fall, Mr. Hicks, and 'tis not the vally of the teeth what annoys me, but 'tis the nashy, ghastly, wishless disposition of the jackass." Sir Samuel Spry sprang up in the well of the court in a fury and exclaimed, "He has called me a jackass!" The court was convulsed with laughter, and Hicks was promptly and fully acquitted of the trumpery charge brought against him.—Cornhill Magazine. Great Wars From Trifles. Great Wars From Times. Great wars, pregnant with bloodshed and all the horrors accruing thereto, have very often been the outcome of trifling incidents which might, had they been treated properly, have been smoothed over and the slaughter averted. More often was this the case in earlier times than it is now. Every one knows that William the Conqueror lost his life in France through his horse treading on a redhot cinder while he was superintending the burning of Mantes, but few people know the fact which gave rise to the campaign that cost William his life. During the latter part of his reign he became abnormally stout and consequently the laughingstock of not only his subjects, but his neighbors across the water. One day his contemporary, Philip of France, compared him to a fillet of veal on casters and suggested that he should be exhibited at a prize monarch show. This so enraged William that he straightway made war upon his ridiculer, and the loss of thousands of lives was the result—London Tit-Bits. Gestures Part of Talk. There is a man who from a very early age has lived in countries where Spanish is the almost universal tongue. From force of this training he speaks Spanish perfectly. He has not the slightest trace of an English accent, and persons who do not know that he is of American parentage are willing to believe he is a Spanishard, merely from hearing him talk. He is so perfectly bilingual that it shows even in his gestures. When talking with English speaking persons he sits quietly and does his conversing with his mouth alone. Only in case of making a point most emphatically does he use a gesture. But the moment he drops into Spanish his every word is accompanied by a movement of the hands or arms. It is interesting to watch the change from the English to the Spanish side of him, because it comes so suddenly. He really can't speak Spanish without gesturing—New York Sun. Some Slang Words. A remarkable fact is that many slang words have a classical origin. For example, the word "mill," a vulgarism for a fight, is traceable to the Greek word "hamilla," which means a combat. "Uncle," the affectionate term for a pawnbroker, is derived from the Latin "uncus," a book on which the article pledged was hung. To go before "the beak" is a distinct reference to the old Roman custom of adorning the platform from which justice dispensed with the beaks of ships, which platform came to be called the rostrum, that being the Latin for a beak or a pew. The rich bachelor sighed and looked at the beautiful girl fixedly. "The things are at sixes and sevens with me. I feel the great need of a woman in my home, one who could straighten out my tangled affairs and make life worth living again." Her glance spoke an interest which approximately expectation. "Yes?" she queried softly. He blurted out. "Do you know of any good, ablebodied woman whom I could get to clean house?"—Argonaut. A Sure Scheme. Young Wife-I am determined to learn at what hour my husband comes home at nights. Yet do what I will I cannot keep swake, and he is always careful not to make a particle of noise. Is there any drug which produces wakefulness? Old Wife-No need to buy drugs. Sprinkle the floor with tacks. His Specialty. Friend—That new gardener seems to be a very hard worker. Suburbanite—Yes, that's his specialty. Friend—What? Working? Suburbanite—No, seeming to—Town Topics. Oil of Bergamot. The world's supply of oil of bergamot comes from a comparatively small part of Calabria, in the extreme south of Italy, fronting on the strait of Messina. THE BANK OF NEW YORK GENERAL BANKING 3 per cent a Safety Depo REAL As agent buy and sell Real dents, including payment of on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invite Office Phone, Doug E. FUNERAL 2959-61 Branch: 1 Fine Garriages ROBERT FUNERAL 2821-23 Arc T FIRST M. F. Plumbing 4740 STAT Estimates Given TEL 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year As agent buy and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estates for non-residents, including payment of taxes and looking after assessments. Money to loan on Chicago Real Estate. 2959-61 STATE ST., CHICAGO Branch: 1310 Bingham St., Pittsburg, Pa. ROBERT K. SLOAN FUNERAL DIRECTOR 2821-23 Archer Ave. - Chicago Telephone Yards 721 FIRST CLASS LIVERY 4740 STATE STREET, CHICAGO J. S. BA Re Renting, 5126 State Street J. S. BARTLETT & SON Real Estate Renting, Loans and Insurance "Klein's Trading Stamps are the Best." "Always Ask for Them." Chas. Klein Co. J. S. Bartlett JESSE BINGA BANKER S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place, Chicago Telephone Douglas 1565 owed on Savings Accounts at Vaults, $3.00 per Year ESTATE DEPARTMENT state on commission, manages estates for non-resi- ties and looking after assessments. Money to loan the patronage of Chicago business men. 727 Res. Phone, Douglas 5998 JACKSON FINAL DIRECTOR ESTATE ST., CHICAGO Bingham St., Pittsburg, Pa. for Hire to Parties and Weddings. RT K. SLOAN FINAL DIRECTOR Ober Ave. - Chicago Telephone Yards 721 CLASS LIVERY L. LYNCH Gas, Gas Fitting and Brewery E STREET, CHICAGO Prompt Attention to Jobbing PHONE DREXEL 3633 L. E. Bartlett RTLETT & $ON l Estate loans and Insurance Chicago WHERE EVERY PATRON Saves ON EVERY PURCHASE Jacob Feinberg Wholesale and Retail MARKET AND GROCERY TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 565 81st and State Streets JOHN J. BRADLEY Real Estate Loans Fire and Plate Glass Insurance 4709 S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO Good Colored Tenants Always Appreciate Colored Tenants Always Appreciate Good Colored Tenants Always Appreciated AND TREATED ACCORDINGLY Stove H TO SUIT ME I am no Agent. I You will save many y if you MONEY TO LOAN ON REA Samuel Richard Telephone Main 2183 (Plea Save Heated FIRE TO SUIT EVERY MAN'S INCOME Agent. I Rent only my own land. You will save many a weary step when you want a Flat if you first call on me. NO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE OR PERSONAL PROPERTY Richardson, 142 La Salle Main Main 2133 CHICAGO Room 1, OTIS (Please cut this out) Is, Prep. Lou Phone Oakland 1787. THE RAILROAD INN Ported and Domestic Wine Liquors & Cigars Cafe in Connection Corner Fifty-first and Armour Avenue, Chicago American Brick Co. Client and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLY. MANUFATURERS OF Lemon and Sewer B Office and Yards: Bath and Robey Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. Water Yards Summer Yards Telephone Yards 12 Stove Heated Flats I am no Agent. I Rent only my own Property You will save many a weary step when you want a Flat if you first call on 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) THE RA Imported and Liquor Cafe N. E. Corner Fifty-first American President and Treasurer Vice-President MANU Common and 45th and Yards running with the latest Output of Winter Yards ..... Output of summer Yards Telephon THE RAILROAD INN American Brick Co. President and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. MANUFATURERS OF Common and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: 45th and Robey Sts. Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. THE CONTINENTAL NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO --- NURGUARANTE—City Weight With each load, 2000 pounds Frank H. Lewis, Prep. Telephone Yards 693 s Always Appreciated ated Flats MAN'S INCOME only my own Property step when you want a Flat call on me. STATE OR PERSONAL PROPERTY , 142 La Salle Street AGO Room 1, OTIS BLOCK t this out) ROAD INN Domestic Wines & Cigars Connection Armour Avenue, Chicago, IL. Brick Co. THOMAS CAREY. JOHN SHELHAMER, Bry, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. URERS OF Sewer Brick and Yards: Robey Sts. and summer, equipped ded Wolf Dryer. Yards 128. FULL Weight That's merely honesty City Weighmasters Certificate PROVES IT QUALITY COUNTS Is the Secret of REAL Saving-Get it We furnish the BEST at the cost of the other kind WHOLESAIL CHARLES R. PRICE CO. RAIL YARDS MINES AGENTS CHARLES R. PRICE CO. General Office: 532 W. 493rd BL. Yards 597-897 UR GIT RANTREE-City Weighmasters Certificate With Earb Load, 2000 Pounds To EACH TUR. Lou Seldon, Mgr.