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BROAD AX Children Learn How to Prevent Consumption Country Loses Millions Yearly in wasted Education. Vol. XIV Children Learn How to Country Loses Million Education. Over 2,500,000 of the 17,000,000 school children enrolled in the United States have during the school year just closed, been systematically instructed concerning the dangers of consumption and the methods for its cure and prevention, according to a statement issued today by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. Besides the 2,500,000 children thus regularly instructed in their schools, the National Association estimates that fully 1,000,000 more have received instruction at the various tuberculosis exhibits held in all parts of the country or in separate classes and organizations. A number of investigations conducted in various parts of the world show that a large percentage of the children in the public schools have tuberculosis before they are eighteen. That a larger number of them do not die, is due to the fact that healthy children are able to resist the attack of the consumption germ. On account of the prevalence of the disease among children, the National Association considers their education to be of prime importance. In Boston a special commission which recently investigated the sub- COLORED FOLK LOCATE TOWN. Black Race to Have Entire Control of Affairs in This Place. Bakersfield, Cal., July 5.—The new town of Allensworth has been formally opened. A large number of Negroes from the San Joaquin valley towns attended. The town is located on a tract of about 5,000 acres and is forty-two miles north of here. The opening was celebrated by flag raising exercises and speches. About one hundred people from Los Angeles were present. The orator of the day was Colonel Allensworth, who said in part: "The chief object of this community will be to aid in settling some of the vast problems now before the country. Justice Harlan is quoted as saying that perhaps the greatest question before the American people today is the relations of the races. A large number of our fellow countrymen have been taught for generations that the Negro is incapable of the highest development of citizenship. "If we expect to be given due credit for our efforts and achievements, they must be made where they will stand out distinctively and alone. "Here you can do that; here you can show pioneer enterprise, heroic sacrifice, united effort and concentra-tion of moral influence. In your simple and small homes you can show artistic tastes, refined accomplishments. In your varied stores, where you give employment to your sons and daughters, you can demonstrate the Negro's ability to buy and sell. "Finally, here, under the Stars and Stripes that we now hold, we will be able to sing in spirit, and in truth, My Country, 'Tis of Thee.'" HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAX ject, found that over 5,000 school children in that city alone had positive cases of tuberculosis. In New York a recent study showed over 25,000 tuberculosis children in the schools. On the basis of these and other investigations, it is estimated by certain authorities that there are nearly 1,000,000 school children in the United States today, who will probably die of tuberculosis before they have reached the age of eighteen. This would mean that the public schools of the country are paying annually about $7,500,000 for the education of children who will die before they reach the age of eighteen. At least one-half of this sickness, and possibly three-fourths of it, could be prevented, if the municipal and state governments would adopt better and more hygienic methods of controlling and teaching the 'children, and if the public in general were alive to the need for tuberculosis prevention. The National Association declares that the best way to wipe out consumption among the children is to educate both them and their parents so that they will know that tuberculosis is a communicable disease, that it can be cured and that it must be prevented. PRESIDENT TAFT AND HIS NE GRO POLICY. Taft's policy with the Negro does not seem to be appreciated at this stage of his administration. He has not made any appointments among Negroes, that show that he means to be even fair with his Colored supporters. When the campaign was on loud mouthed Negroes in all sections said that Taft was one among the best friends that our people had among the leading white men. This paper then as now called for proof. In our contention we said that appearances from our view point were that Taft was simply a politician of a nervous make up. That is, his main object was to be president and then trying to get a little fame by his no more north and no more south policy. Taft was born too soon in our judgment to wipe out sectional differences. And if he had been born fifty years later with a double amount of gray matter, a thrible amount of determination of the right sort, it would be unbecoming him as the chief executive, cowardly as a man, and dishonest as a citizen, to erase the feeling between the two sections at the expense of the poor Negro voter and citizen. One who has ever been patriotic as a citizen and loyal as a Republican.—The Baptist Truth, Cairo, IL. President Taft, so far has proven himself past-master in the art of throwing the harpoon into the Negro, and unless all present signs fall, long before the end of his four year term, the Negro office-holder will be a thing of the past—Editor. CHICAGO, JULY 10, 1909. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. ALDERMAN JOHN H. JONES. The chairman of the Building Department of the City Council and father of the measure to transform the Lake front from 71st to 79th street, into a public park and a beautiful beach. No citizen of Chicago, is interested to any greater extent, in a cleaner, healthier and more beautiful city than Alderman John H. Jones of the 8th Ward, the able chairman of the building committee of the city council. Alderman Jones is the father of the measure or movement, to transform the Lake front, from 71st street to 79th street, into a beautiful public park and beach. It is the only available ground on the South side, which can be utilized for such purposes. and as the city is growing southward at a rapid rate, the project should be carried out, without the least delay and when completed, that part of the Lake front will compare favorably with the Lake front extending from Chicago ave., on north to Lincoln Park. Every patriotic citizen in Chicago should unhesitatingly assist Alderman Jones to carry forward his movement towards beautifying and transforming the territory mentioned into a beautiful public park and bathing beach. MAYOR FRED BUSSE SELECTS EIGHT MEMBERS FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. And Three Trustees For the Public Library Board. Every Race of People Are Represen- ted on These Two Boards Except the Negro and the Chinaman. Trustee of the Library board: Julius Stern, 5515 Woodlawn avenue; Prof. Graham Taylor, 180 Grand avenue, and Dr. Antonio Lagorio, 228 Dearborn avenue, were reappointed. Every race and nationality in this city are represented on these two boards except the Negro and the Chinaman, but as Mayor Busse looks and as the city is growing southward at a rapid rate, the project should be carried out, without the least delay and when completed, that part of the Lake front will compare favorably with the Lake front extending from Chicago ave., on north to Lincoln Park. Every patriotic citizen in Chicago, should unhesitatingly assist Alderman Jones to carry forward his movement towards beautifying and transforming the territory mentioned into a beautiful public park and bathing beach. upon these two classes of citizens as belonging to the scrub races of the earth, he is firmly convinced that they are unworthy to receive any consideration from him, when it comes down to being selected to serve as a member of the Board of Education. DEATH OF JOHN GARNER. Early on Sunday morning, John Garner, owner of the Elite Buffet, 3030 State street, passed away at his home 3715 Forest ave. Bright's disease was the immediate cause of his death. Funeral services were held over his remains from his late home, Wednesday morning; Rev. E. T. Martin officiated. Mr. Garner being a mason of high standing, the Lincoln Lodge of which he was a member conducted the services. He was also a member of the Appomattox Club, and at one time he was a member of the K. Ps. and also belonged to the Elks. He was always a hale fellow well met, and had hosts of friends among all classes, both whites and Colored. Joseph R. Dunn, Hugh Hoskins, Cass Harris, William Berry, Adolph Harris and Clinto L. Hill were the pallbearers. The floral offerings were exquisitely fine and very beautiful, consisting of 37 pieces. The most striking among them was presented by G. W. Gumb, Mort Shoecraft, H. F. Codozoe and the Retail Liquor Dealers Association. His mother, Mrs. Penny Brown, and her daughter and Mrs. Kate Garner, were the chief mourners on this sad occasion. Jacob L. Parks, 3155 State street, had charge of the funeral and everything in connection with it moved as smoothly as a well regulated clock. The remains of Mr. Garner were laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery, and may he sleep in peace in this and in the world to come. BISHOP E. W. LAMPTON Writes From Wilberforce, O., That He Disclaims Having Done Anything to Insult White Lady Regrets If He Used Such Words. Says He Never Stood for Social Equality or Recognition. HOPES TO SPEND LIFE IN SOUTH, THE BEST PLACE FOR HIS PEOPLE WHITES; ACCEPT APOLOGY. Greenville, Miss., Saturday, June 26.—The communications given below, which fully explain themselves, have been accepted as a satisfactory settlement of the Bishop Lampton matter: "Rev. Stephenson Archer, Greenville, Miss.: "My Dear Sir: Referring to your conversation at the depot in Greenville the morning I left, in which you advised me of the report that I had insulted or offended one of the young lady telephone operators, or friends of hers, I beg to say that I utterly disclaim having said or done anything intended to offend or insult the young lady or any of her friends, and sincerely regret if I used any expression which would bear such construction, and if so I cheerfully withdraw it and apologize for it. "I have never asked or stood for social recognition or equality. You have known me for a quarter of a century, know what my life has been, and can bear me out in this. My home has always been in your community. I hope to spend the remainder of my life there. I believe that the South is the best place for my people, and I would feel that I was false to them and lacking in my duty as a Christian if I ever said or did anything to bring about race friction, or cause bad feeling among the white people toward my race. "I earnestly request that your represent the matter in the right light to the community. "Respectfully, "E. W. Lampton." We are glad to be able to say that the foregoing communication is satis- O'DONNELL GIVES SCHOOL CASH. Will Equip New Seismographical Observitory of Georgetown University. Washington, D. C., July 8.—Through the generosity of Attorney Patrick H. O'Donnell of Chicago, the newly established seismographical observatory of Georgetown university will receive its complete equipment. This will consist chiefly of two earthquake recording instruments, one horizontal and the other vertical, with accessories. Announcement of Mr. O'Donnell's intention was made at the university today. The work of observing and studying earthquake shocks and tremors and of investigating the causes of such disturbances will be carried on at Georgetown in connection with preexisting observatories, and particularly with about a dozen Jesuit colleges in the United States and foreign countries. Mrs. Georgine Kelly Harris of Baltimore, Md., sister and guest of Dr. Jos. A. Kelley, is an elocationist of considerable note. It would be a fine thing for the Chicagoans to hear her and Mrs. Constantia Brown in a recital as they put them on in Baltimore. W. LAMPTON e, O., That He Disclaims ing to Insult White Lady Such Words. for Social Equality or THE BEST PLACE FOR HIS PEOPLE— factory to those interested and the spirit and tone of it is such as to remove any hostility which may have existed to the return of E. W. Lampton to Greenville. "Stephenson Archer, "J. D. Smythe, "W. K. Gildart, "Committee." Bishop Lampton, since his hasty flight from his home in Greenville, Mississippi, has attempted to convey the impression that he had no trouble whatever nor misunderstanding with the whites in his town, in relation to his daughter and the telephone operator. If this is true, why did he write the above letter to the committee? Whose duty it seems to be to see to it, that no white person shall ever call a Colored person Mr. and Mrs. in the state of Mississippi. As stated before in these columns, Bishop Lampton belongs to that class of would-be leaders of the Negro race who are afraid to call their souls their own. He knows at the present time that there are thousands of white gentlemen in Mississippi who are spending the most of their time in debauching young Colored girls. But Bishop Lampton is silent on this fact, and in order to curry favor with the Southern people, he declares that "he is not in favor of social equality or social recognition between the blacks and the whites in the Southern states; that the South is the best place for the Negro; that those belonging to the so-called superior race in that section of the country will forever more be freely permitted to call him and the members of his family "Nigger" or by any old name as long as he is permitted to pose as one of the big leaders of the Negro race. RIVAL SUITORS AND GIRL HURT IN A BAZOR DUEL. As a result of a jealous quarrel over the affections of a young woman early on Thursday morning both combatants and the young woman were severely cut. They were taken to the Provident Hospital. In trying to part her rival sultors when they engaged in a duel with razors the young woman was stabbed and severely injured. The victims are: Miss Alberta Williams, twenty-two years old. George Abernathy, twenty-three years old. Floyd Campbell, twenty-two years old. All live at the same address, 2424 Wabash avenue, and are Afro-Americans. Campbell is declared to have challenged Abernathy to a duel with razors in order that the survivor might lay claim to the girl's hand in marriage. Dr. Wm. H. Marshall, 3407 State street was last week re-elected without the least bit of opposition, court physician, by the members of the General Robert Elliott, Court No. 7895 of the Ancient Order of Foresters. New York has a Colored woman dentist in the person of Miss Gertrude E. Curtis. THE BROADAX PUBLISHED WEEKLY. 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In a quarrel over a Fourth of July celebration, James Dozier, twenty-eight years old, a policeman at the Cottage Grove Avenue Station, was shot and killed by his brother-in-law at his home, 2208 Dearborn street, and his wife was shot through the right arm, on Monday evening. Isaiah Holt, the brother of Mrs. Dozier, was arrested and is held at the Cottage Grove Avenue Station. Five other persons who had participated in the celebration were taken to the police station and ordered held as witnesses for the Coroner's inquest Finds Wife Absent Dozier's anger was aroused when he returned to his home at 3 a. m. and found his wife absent, it is said. An hour later she returned with friends and explained that she had been at a celebration. The husband upbraided her, it is said. Holt, the woman's brother, defended her and seizing a rifle, which was in the room shot Dozier. The bullet pierced Dozier's back, went through his wife's arm and buried itself in the wall. The woman was hurried to the Provident Hospital. Had Good Reputation. The body of Dozier was taken to F. W. King's undertaking rooms at 3604 State street. Those held as witnesses were: Alek Dozier, Harry Dozier, Charles McReynolds, Otto Gutz and Marie Marshall. All are Colored people. Dozier had a good reputation in the police department. He was appointed to the police force two years ago. Last winter he made an important arrest of two robbers who held up the proprietor of a restaurant at Twenty-eighth and State streets. He shot one of the men through the arm in an exciting duel. CHATEAU RINK NOTES. A large crowd of Chicago's best dressed ladies and gentlemen visited the Chateau Garden last Monday evening and listened to the Bogus Professor, headed by Jerry Mills and Sid Perrin in their latest jokes and songs, which lasted for more than an hour. Come out and have some fun. The Chateau Restaurant furnishes an ideal place for an evening meal. The food and service to be had are of the highest class and the balconies are always cool and pleasant. Each Friday evening an amateur bill will be given at the Chateau Garden and everyone will have an opportunity to get the hook. Come out and have a hearty laugh. When it is rainy and too cold for the Garden you can enjoy yourself roller skating at the Chateau. One hundred and fifty persons took advantage of the cold evenings last Sunday and Monday. Come and see Jerry Mills and Sid Perrin tonight at the Chateau and drive away your dull cares. Big attractions at the Chateau every Saturday and Sunday, conducted by Jerry Mills. Come out and join the crowd. New Orleans, July 1—Col. James Lewis went out of office today. For a number of years he has held the position of Surveyor of the Land Office, but on the first of July that position was abolished and there will be one less Negro holding office in the state of Louisiana. APPOMATTOX CLUB NOTES. The regular meeting postponed from last Monday will be held Monday, July 12th. All members of the Board of Directors are requested to be present for the final arrangements for great picnic and outing July 26th will be made. Mr. Bryant is now acting as steward in the absence of the regular steward, who is away on his summer vacation, 10 days. Invitations for the annual outing will be mailed the early part of next week. Those who desire invitations should address the secretary of the club, giving name and address plainly. Same will be considered by the committee and acted upon. The death of John Garner, a member of the Club, is deeply deplored, and in respect of his memory the weekly cabinet meeting will not be held Sunday, July 11, 1909. SHE "GOT" BERTHA LILLARD. "The judge can let you go this time, but I'll get you yet. Bertha Lillard." This threat made three weeks ago in the Englewood court by Mrs. Eva Samuels to her neighbor, whose arrest she at that time had caused, was fulfilled early last Sunday morning, when she stabbed her nine times. When physicians had completed their work on the victim sixty-nine stitches were holding the wounds together. Both women are Colored and live in a two-story brick building at 6211 Ada street. Mrs. Lillard was arrested on complaint of Mrs. Samuels, who charged her with disorderly conduct. Judge Goodnow discharged the defendant. Evidently Mrs. Samuels is a bad lady with a razor. PROGRESS IN CUBA. With the beginning of the present fiscal year the Republic of Cuba established a Bureau of Information, President Gomez appointing Leon J. Canova, an American newspaper man, who has resided in Cuba eleven years and has a wide acquaintance with the Island, as its director. Parties wishing information of any nature concerning Cuba can obtain same, free of charge, by writing to Leon J. Canova, U. and I. Bureau (Utility and Information Bureau), Department of Agriculture, Commerce and Labor, Havana, Cuba. INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH NOTES. Sunday service: Special program at morning and night. The pastor will preach on the subject, "Steps Leading Upward Are the Requirements of a True Life."—"S." FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT FOR FOUR GENTLEMEN. Suite of rooms, strictly modern, to rent for four gentlemen. Mrs. T. J. Miles, 5127 Dearborn street, Phone Blue 865. CHIPS Dr. Allen A. Wesley is about well again after an attack of throat trouble. Mrs. Dora Weaver has sued her husband, Clinton Weaver, for divorce in the Circuit Court. Messrs. Sam'l. J. Evans and David Manson, who have been confined to their beds are up and about again. The Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias will meet in Paris, Illinois, July 27th. Miss Victoria D. Bonds, after a visit to Denver, will return to Chicago about August 1, 1909. Mr. Henry Boger, of the University of Illinois, is sepnding the summer months with his parents in Aurora, Illinois. Alderman Henry L. Fick left the city last evening for his farm in Mich, where he will spent the most of his vacation. Mr. R. A. J. Shaw, Grand Attorney of the Knights of Pythias, was in Cairo, Ill., on business for the Order last week. The annual picnic of Grace Presbyterian Sunday school will be held in Washington Park, near 58th and Cottage Grove, Thursday, July 15th. Dr. John W. Lewis and Miss Lena Pickett, the West Side belle, were married at the home of the bride's parents, June 30, 1909. Miss Anna Dawson of Willoughby, Ohio, will be for the next two weeks the guest of Miss Elizabeth Johnston, 3443 Wabash avenue. Mr. Jno. Long is still confined to his home and bed at 4612 Dearborn street. His physician and family express but little hope for his recovery. Mr. William J. Allen, 6006 Center avenue, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. J. Shaw at one of his noted "California dinners" July 5th. Mr. John R. Auter, on behalf of the citizens of Evanston, last Thursday evening presented a handsome organ to the Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Jennie E. Watts, 2816 Dearborn street, will on Wednesday, July 14, give a Dutch Luncheon and Card Party, in honor of her many lady friends. Mrs. Augusta B. Hawkins and Mr. E. A. Sprague have been recently joined in wedlock at the home of the bride, 6450 Champlain avenue, where they will reside for the present H. F. Codozoe, will in the future conduct the Elite Buffet, 3030 State street, and being a good business man, Mr. Codozoe will make everything hum in connection with it. Mrs. Jacob L. Parks, 3155 State street and her little daughter left Thursday morning for Detroit, Mich., where he will spend the most of his visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter. Man is naught by a lump of clay Gifted with hopes and fears. A woman can mold him any old way When she softens him with her tears Dr. M. A. Majors, who poses as the greatest editorial writer in this country, will soon have more time to devote to his editorial and professional labors, so it is said. It's a long ride to 67th street. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Clark, 2828 La Salle street, have recently been presented with a little baby girl by Mrs. Stork, and Mrs. Clark and her daughter, under the care of Dr. M. J. Brown, are getting along nicely. Damages to the amount of $25,000 were awarded last week to L. A. Baker and Nat Frizzell, two Negroes who were unmercifully whipped by the Night Riders in Birmingham, Ky., in March, 1908. Doctors Majors and McDowell are the leading spirits in a "Testimonial and Banquet," which will soon be pulled off for one of our noted physicians. These doctors are known as hustlers and the event is already a great success. Society is much interested in the coming marriage of Mrs. Clara E. Jones, widow of the late James E. Jones, and Bishop William B. Derrick, of the A. M. E. Church. The Bishop has a beautiful home at Flushing, Long Island, N. Y. Mr. Richard B. Harrison, the noted reader, is spending the week with his family. He has just completed a successful series of readings in the east and is now north and westward bound, where he will keep busy at his profession till the Xmas holidays. The Byron Temple of Music closed its doors to many of its patrons Sunday evening last. This we seriously regret because it was the one place of its kind in the "black belt" where we always felt safe to carry the children and female members of our families. Its performances were clean and high-class always.—"T." Mr. Joseph C. Manning, the brainy and fearless editor of the Southern American, has returned to his home in Alexander City, Alabama, from whence he will send forth appeals to us for financial assistance in his great work. All who wish to aid a great man in a great service, will do well by responding liberally to his appeal. Mr. J. Hockley Smiley, special newspaper correspondent is doing excellent work in reporting the events of note in and around Chicago. His article on the recent A. M. E. Conference at the Institutional Church is educating to those who would learn of the A. M. E. Church, which is such a great power in our community.-"T." Mrs. C. W. Jefferson, 2520 Dearborn street is a lady of high culture and refinement. She is a race woman through and through, and she is thoroughly convinced, that there is a splendid chance to do considerable reform work among the Afro-Americans in this and other cities. Alderman William J. McKenna, was on last Saturday evening entertained at a stag and smoker at 38th street and Archer avenue and presented with a handsome diamond star by many of the leading business men residing in the Fifth ward. Alderman McKenna is very popular with all his constituents, both Democrats and Republicans, and more than five hundred of his admirers were on hand and assisted in presenting him with the diamond star. Mrs. Robert A. Williams, 3544 Dearborn street, returned home Monday evening from a pleasant and extended visit to Youngstown, Ohio, and her old home Louisville, Ky., where her sister Mrs. Slaughter still resides. Mrs. Williams was well pleased with the evidences of progress, on the part of the Colored people, residing in the cities and towns visited by her and most especially is this true in Louisville, for in that city most of the labor is performed by Colored people, and they are buying property and living in better homes at the present timt than they have in the past. The wealthy Boger family of Aurora, Ill., entertains a party of three Chicago friends from Saturday night 'til Tuesday morning in honor of their daughter, Miss Ruth Boger and their son, Mr. Henry Boger of the University of Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Boger entertained at a "house party" Misses Edith Madden, Ethel Murphy, Lenora Taylor, Helen Jackson, George R. Arthur and Charles Taylor. The palace home of the Rogers was beautifully decorated with the flowers of the season and a jolly time was spent by all. Mrs. James S. Madden chaperoned the party. Hon. Emmett J. Scott, United States Commissioner to Liberia is homeward bound and writes that he has been enjoying excellent health during the voyage He has spent a week in Madera, which he says "is a veritable Eden!" He is due at his headquarters, The State Department at Washington, D. C., about the last of next week. After making his report to the State Department, Mr. Scott will no doubt be at liberty to tell of his work as a commissioner through the press or from the platform. He is an International character now and we Chicagoans will be delighted should he favor us with a visit.—T." Spontaneous combustion can only occur when oxidation causes the temperature to rise to the ignition point of the material. Spontaneous combustion of the human body is impossible on account of the heat regulating effect of the 75 or 80 per cent of water contained. The enormous heat necessary to dry the tissues sufficiently would destroy life long before ignition could take place. An old idea was that the alcohol in a confirmed drunkard might promote combustion, but Liebig showed that even if the body could give off inflammable vapor and this could become ignited the body itself would not be set on fire. Her Proposal "You've been courting me now for a number of years, George," remarked a girl to a young man, "and I want to make a little leap year proposal." "I—I am not in a position to m-marry just yet," stammered the youth, "but—" "Who said anything about marriage?" Interrupted the girl, "I was going to propose that you stop coming here and give somebody else a chance." -Philadelphia Inquirer. Man's Superiority. "Woman," exclaimed the suffragette, "is the equal of man in every respect." "Oh, I don't know," replied a man in the audience; "it takes a man to put an angleworm on a fishhook."— Detroit Free Press. THE APPOMATTOX CLUB PICNIC. The Appomattox club will hold its annual outing on July 26, 1809, at the beautiful Fox River Grove, where it was held in '06 and 07. We trust that our patrons will mail us their residence addresses as our mailing list was lost in moving into our new home. No one will be taken who does not present an invitation at the train. Our inspection committee found a new dance pavilion with hard wood floor has been built, also new benches and tables and many improvements. Sergeant Wm. F. Childs, a member of the club will have charge of the police and good behavior is assured We hope to have the largest and best crowd of people we have ever had—"F." DR. A. WILBERFORCE WILLIAMS announces the Removal of his office to 3255 State Street, N. E. cor. 33d Street Suite A Chicago, IL. L. Hours 10 to 12 m., 2 to 5, 5:30 to 8:30 YOURSELF AND FRIENDS WILL BE CORONALLY RECEIVED Phone Aldine 2203 Dedication of Masonic Home. State Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Opens New Building For Aged Members of the Order at Linglestown With Impressive Ceremonies. The dedication with religious and Masonic ceremonies of the new Masonic home for the aged and indigent members of the order at Linglestown, Pa., the other day was a notable event in the history and progress of the order. The new building, which has just been completed, is located on a slight elevation at the junction of the Linglestown and Rockville roads, on a farm consisting of sixty-five acres of fortile land. There are under cultivation two acres in wheat, ten acres in corn, fifteen acres in oats and twelve acres in potatoes. There is also a large apple and peach orchard of over 100 trees. The grand lodge of Pennsylvania is worthy of congratulation, for there are few secret orders among Afro-Americans of similar object and aim which have hewn close to the line of ritualistic duty. The arrangements were in charge of the executive committee, composed of Joseph L. Jones, chairman; J. P. Scott, secretary; William H. Miller, J. Q. Adams and George W. Phillips. The grand lodge of the state, the uniformed Knights Templars, several representatives of the blue lodges and ladies' auxillaries were in attendance. The local Masonic lodges formed on South street, in front of the clubrooms, and marched in solid phalanx to Market square, led by the Steelton band. The grand commandery was led by Most Eminent Past Commander Philip W. Edwards of Philadelphia. The state grand lodge followed in full regalia, led by Grand Marshal J. M. Auter of Harrisburg. Chosen Friends' lodge, No. 43, and St. James' commandery were next in line. Chosen Friends' lodge was commanded by Master J. H. Baker. One of the most important features of the dedicatory ceremonies was the oration delivered by W. Justin Carter of Harrisburg, Pa., which was in part as follows: Sublime and sacred forever is the place where man's devotion in generous sacrifice lays down his offering for man. Memory clings to it, love enshrines it and gratitude hallows it for all time. Exalted and supreme among the world's great are they who come lifting up the fallen, succoring the weak, healing the bruised and comforting the afflicted, for they come titled and anointed by a sovereign ruling from on high. Love, love, love, charity, benvolence and service shining through the record of valiant deeds. Eulogy attests it from the lips of Rome's greatest orator. "Fortune could do no more for you than to give you the [Name] W. JUSTIN CARTER. power of serving so many people, nor could nature serve you better than giving you the will to do it," declared Clicero in praise of Caesar. Religion proclaims it from the pen of inspiration. "Pure religion," says the prophet, "and undefiled before God and the Father is this—to visit the fatherless who have been unspotted before the world." He who asked, "Am I my brother's keeper?" had his brother's blood upon him, and he was answered with a curse. "Who was neighbor to this man?" asked a dear man the good Saviour and the parable of the star in the firmament became a fixed star in the firmament of duty. In humanity's name and for humanity's cause we have brought our offering to the altar of a sublime and gracious service, and let us bring also that consecration of our heart and our mind to the kindness which shall cause this gift our hearts and our sacrifice to be seen and accepted by him who, loving the humble and the weak, made the blind to see and the lame to walk, comforted the afflicted and fed the hungry, that through its ever increasing good we shall discern the humble and the hisgrace favor and that on the other hand toottering old age shall find support, the widow peace in her afflictions and the orphan cheer, protection and succor in his days of need. Let us push forward with ever increasing zeal the work here so auspiciously begun, let us strive to open wider and wider, to widen the joyful joy and joy and increase its usefulness and service by the homing and going of the years. Here let toll bring the tribute of its labor, here let prosperity share the plenitude of its blessings, here let sacrifice bring its humble offering, for it let enthusiasm keep its fire alame, upon it let joy and joy, for it may endure let prayer implore ever the benedictions of heaven. And if recompense be required or sought and it in the proud consciousness of duty, done, in the rich golden promises of youth saved to faith, religion and duty, in the contemption you shall perish upon the knew part to despairness, in the sunshine of her life who was left in loneliness, age and poverty; find it in the apprehension of heaven, which ever wraps with sun- light, and the sun that wraps with place where love keeps watch, the money He who builds a house can see to the end and behold on the architect's draft the finished structure, but he who saves the finished structure to the stranger, restores health to the afflicted, revives a soul that is dying with despair, may be pushing forward an immeasurable miscidence or helping to shape the destiny of a nation. The marvels of the past foreshadow the strange possibilities of the future. If the saved wail of today holds tomorrow the bright hope of the future in his hands, the pray, is the glory of that one who plucked him from the nares of the evil way? We love success. Must we not bear the toll which wins it? We love knowledge. Can we escape the drudgery which brings it? We love valor. Can we shirk its path of danger? Victory comes only after battle, for the parallellism continues—for love there is no honor; there is duty, for reward there is justice; indeed, has it been so ordained, for who loves the brave "but for the dangers they have passed"? Who admires wisdom but for the things they have heard, seen and thought? The happiness of the good is the remembrance of joys conferred, and the peace of the blessed is the rest which follows the struggle and the rapture for victories won. But not the individual nations, too, need the sustaining and vitalizing power of virtue and character. BISHOP LAMPTON'S DENIAL Ignorant of Alleged Story of His Being Forced to Leave Home. Bishop E. W. Lampton of the African Methodist Episcopal church passed through Washington recently and stopped over a few hours with friends. He was returning from a session of the bishop's council, which was held at Wilberforce, O., immediately after the commencement exercises of Wilberforce university. When asked about the report that he had been given five hours to leave his home in Greenville, Miss., because of a controversy between his daughter and a telephone operator Bishop Lampton said: "You will no doubt be surprised to know that I myself knew nothing of the matter until one of my friends showed me a clipping from the Cincinnati Enquirer. That was after my arrival at Wilberforce. I had been making a fight on the floor of the council for the holding of the next general conference of the denomination in the central south. The city that gets the conference generally makes about $50,000, as there are many delegates and the conference continues in session for several weeks. You can imagine my surprise when on taking my seat I was handed the newspaper containing an account of the alleged trouble. The facts are these: I left my home in Greenville, Miss., at 10:30 a. m. Saturday, June 12, in company with Rev. E. E. Wittenberg, Rev. J. J. Morant, Professor W. D. Gary and my daughter, en route to Wilberforce, O., to attend the bishop's council and the Wilberforce commencement. I have had no knowledge of a mob or mob violence, as was contained in the newspaper reports. I fear my people in the south as well as myself are being misrepresented." HIGH MORAL STANDARD URGED The Race Need Have No Fears—Oley the Law, Mind Your Own Business. While it may seem to many of our people that times are getting more critical and the condition of the race in the United States more serious in regard to their citizenship, no one need be alarmed. The question of whether America shall exist half free and half slave has been settled long ago. Obey the law, be industrious, make friends of the friendly, engage in business, get money, education and property, work for a high moral standard among the masses, follow good leaders, defend the right and denounce the wrong, live clean, chaste lives, mind your own business, say less, do more, and all will be well—Dodson. Strength of Knights of Pythias Strength of Knights of Pythias. Joseph L. Jones, editor of the Pythian Monitor at Cincinnati, who is also one of the leading Afro-American business men of that city, has been in the limelight of publicity in connection with the Knights of Pythias as adjutant general of the uniform rank department for the past ten years. The Afro-American Knights of Pythias number 150,000, with a military department of 20,000 Sir Knights. The national encampment of the order at Kansas City, Mo., in August will show a tented city of 5,000 under strict military discipline. The order owns valuable property at Chicago and Hot Springs, Ark., controlled by the supreme lodge, and all state domains own much valuable property, notably in Louisiana, where a $200,000 steel structure is just being completed. Large Business Undertaking The new coal and iron company which was organized not long ago by a group of Afro-Americans in Macon county, Ky., is prospering. It is the object of the promoters to thoroughly develop the mineral resources of the 3,000 acres of land which they have purchased. Stock and cattle raising, farming and mining will make mighty interesting occupations for the great number of our people in that section of the state. Lumbering will also be a feature among the other industries. Concord to Hear Dr. Walker Again. The members of the Concord Baptist Church of Christ, Brooklyn, were so highly pleased and encouraged by the recent visit of the Rev. Dr. Charles T. Walker of Augusta, Ga., that he has been invited by the officers of the church to fill the pupitr again for two or more Sundays in the near future. Dr. Walker and the late Dr. W. T. Dixon, who was the pastor of the church for forty-six years, were close friends in the ministry. "Here's a little pointer for you." said the bride of last year to the bride of this year. "I'll tell you my own experience, and you can judge for yourself what to do. When we returned from our wedding trip and I began to rummake through George's belongings I found six or seven pairs of gloves and at least nine pairs of silk hose, things that he had never had on. They had been tucked away in all sorts of places. Most of them I at once recognized as presents I had given to him from time to time. Besides them, I found a lot of handkerchiefs still unused, handkerchiefs that I had embroidered his initial on with my own hands. "What do you suppose I did? Foolishly I gathered them all together and spread them out on the bed where he would see them when he came home and feel ashamed of himself for never using my presents. Just think what a lack of forethought I showed! Consider what a saving of pn money it would have been if I had put the things away and then doled them out to him for Christmas presents or birthday presents one by one. It would have served him exactly right too."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Are You a Beggar? All the beggars are not holding out a hand to passersby in the street. You probably know the man who is ever whining for help. If a farmer, he thinks his neighbors should help him get in his grain or do his plowing. If in business, he is always trying to borrow or wanting some one to boost him or drum up customers. He never seems to think of relying on his own efforts. There is a well known fable about the larks in a grainfield. As long as the farmer depended on his neighbors and relations to come and cut his grain the larks felt perfectly safe. When the man determined to cut the grain himself the larks knew it was time to seek safety elsewhere. There are times when every one needs help, but help should be asked only when one has made every possible effort for himself. Too much help given a man weakens his character.—Milwaukee Journal. A Quiet Rebuke An "object admonition" like the one described by Warren Lee Goss in his article, "Campaigning to No Purpose," published in Johnson's "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War," is often more efficacious than storms of reproach. One day the colonel of the regiment noticed a soldier on parade wearing a badly soiled pair of gloves. "Corporal," said the officer, "why do you set the men such a bad example as appearing before them in dirty gloves? Why is it?" "Ive had no pay, sir, since I entered the service," returned the corporal. "I can't afford to have them done up." The colonel drew from his pocket a pair of gloves, spotlessly white. Handing them to the corporal, he said quietly: "Put these on. I washed them myself." It was an unforgotten lesson to the whole regiment. Von Holstein's Dress Coat. Prince Bulow once invited Herr von Holstein to the dinner, telling him that it was to meet the emperor. "But." replied Holstein. "I don't believe that I have a dress coat at pr.sent. I will try, however, to get one made in time, and if I can't perhaps the emperor will take me as I am." This, the Times says, was reported to his majesty, who said that Herr von Holstein was to appear in any garb he pleased. When the meeting took place Holstein was in his usual frock coat, and the emperor laughingly tapped him on the shoulder and said: "I see that dress coat wasn't ready. It doesn't matter."—London Standard. Cheering Him Up. "Bill," said the invalid's friend. "I've come to cheer yer up a bit like. I've brought yer a few dahrs. Bill. I thought if I was too late they'd come in 'andy for a wreath, yer know. No, don't get down'earted. Lummy, don't yer look gashly! But, there, keep up yer spirits, ole sport; I've come to see yer an' cheer yer up a bit. Nice little room yer 'ave 'ere; but, as I says to meself when I was a'comin' up, wot a orkard staircase to get a coffin dahn!"—London Globe. An Epitaph. In the churchyard of Leigh, near Bolton, will be found a tombstone bearing the following amazing sentence: "A virtuous woman is 5a. to her husband." The explanation seems to be that space prevented "a crown" being cut in full, and the stonemason argued that a crown equals 5 shillings. —London Notes and Queries. Musical. Note. "How do you sell your music?" asked the prospective customer. "It depends on the kind you want," replied the smart clerk. "We sell piano music by the pound and organ music by the choir." A Blowing Up. "Now, Willie," said the teacher to a small pupil, "can you tell me what dynamite is used for?" "Yes, mal'am," answered Willie. "It's used to blaspheme things with"—Chicago News. Before and After. "A woman is as old as she looks," quoted the wise guy. "Before or after she is dressed to go out?" queried the simple mug—Philadelphia Record. What you do for an ungrateful man is thrown away.—Latin Proverb. The Coughing Bean. To the ordinary housemaid the falling of a house plant into a violent paroxysm of coughing is naturally disconcerting. Yet there are plants which will do this when the broom or the duster begins to make dust fly. This singular plant is the "coughing bean," known to the botanist as the Eutada tussleus. It is a native of warm and moist tropical countries and cannot and will not stand dust. When dust settles upon the breathing pores in the leaves of this plant and chokes them a gas accumulates inside the leaves and when it gains sufficient strength forcibly "blows off," clearing the pores of dust and making a sound exactly like coughing. At the same time the leaves tremble and the plant actually "gets red in the face" through the sinking of the green chlorophyll grains and the appearance of red particles on the leaves. This plant is sometimes used as a house plant, and sweeping the room sets it coughing, to the intense astonishment of persons not familiar with its peculiarities.—London Chronicle. Paid For the Kiss. Lord Northcote was once made curious use of while governor general of Australia, says London M. A. P. Strolling one night through an avenue of somber trees to a friend's house to dinner, he was suddenly pounced upon by a maidservant, who kissed him effusively and pressed a little parcel into his hand. "Here's a sausage for you. I can't come out tonight, as master has company," she whispered and as mysteriously disappeared. When he got to the house he found one of his servants loitering by the gate. "What are you doing there?" asked Lord Northcote. "I'm waiting for my sweetheart," the man stammered. "Where is she?" "In service here." "Ah, then, I am right. Here is a sausage from your sweetheart, and she wishes me to tell you that she cannot, come out tonight, as her master has company." Seeing that the man looked nervous, he added kindly: "She also gave me a kiss for you, but perhaps you would rather wait until you see her. Here is 5 shillings instead." Round About Dorking The neighborhood of Dorking, where George Meredith lived, has many literary associations independent of its connection with that famous novelist. It was at Burford Bridge, near Dorking, that Keats completed "Endymon" in November, 1817; close by, at the Rookery, was born Father Malthus, the popular economist, and at West Humble Frances Burney, after her marriage with General d'Arbay, built Camilla cottage with profits of her novel of that name and settled down. Sheridan resided at Polesden and John Stuart Mill at Mickleham, while other illustrious residents in the locality in earlier times were John Evelyn and Daniel Defoe. To most people, however, the chief literary association of Dorking is with Dickens, for was it not at the Marquis of Granby's, variously identified with the White Hart and the Old King's Head, that Mr. Weller, Sr., made the fatal blunder of proposing to a "vidder?"—Westminster Gazette. English Difficult to Pronounce English Difficult to Pronounce. The difficulty of English for strangers does not lie in its orthography, but in its pronunciation. Abroad people will constantly say that they can read and write English readily, while unable to utter a word or to understand a word of the spoken language, as, of course, vice versa, a great many English and Americans can read and write French long before they can understand or make themselves understood. The other languages are just as difficult for them to pronounce as English is for others. The only difference is that English stands alone with its system or lack of system of pronunciation. When a Frenchman knows how to write German he is at the same time able to speak the language, if not beautifully, at least so as to be understood. The same holds for a German speaking French.—Professor Albert Schinz in North American Review. The Battle of the Nations The conflict called the "Battle of the Nations" was the battle of Leipzig. It was fought on Oct. 16-18, 1813, between the soldiers of Russia, Prussia, Austria, Sweden, Denmark and Holland, under Schwarzenberg, on the one side, and Napoleon's army of allies, on the other. It was one of the greatest battles of modern times. A half million of men were engaged, and the casualties on both sides were 94,000. It resulted in overwhelming defeat for Napoleon and the liberation of Germany. Troops from every nation of Europe participated in it, hence the "Battle of Nations." Over the Limit. Husband (reading from his paper)—Here, they say, is a comet coming toward the earth, traveling at the rate of a million miles a minute. Wife (awaking from a doze)—Why don't they enforce the speed laws better?—Baltimore American. It Makes a Difference. In Lever's "Charles O'Malley" the hero's boast while on his way to a duel, "I can break the stem of a wineglass at fifteen pace," was met by his friend and mentor with the comment, "Yes, but the wineglass hasn't a pistol in its hand." Though Mercury is one of the smallest of the planets, it is perhaps the most troublesome to the astronomer. It lies so close to the sun that it is seen but seldom in comparison with the other great planets. Its orbit is very eccentric, and it experiences disturbances by the attraction of other bodies in a way not yet fully understood. A special difficulty has also been found in the attempt to place Mercury in the weighing scales. We can weigh the whole earth, we can weigh the sun, the moon and even Jupiter and other planets, but Mercury presents difficulties of a peculiar character. Le Verrier, however, succeeded in devising a method of weighing it. He demonstrated that our earth is attracted by this planet, and he showed how the amount of attraction may be disclosed by observations of the sun, so that from an examination of the observations he made an approximate determination of the mass of Mercury. Le Verrier's result indicated that the weight of the planet was about the fifteenth part of the weight of the earth. In other words, if our earth was placed in a balance and fifteen globes, each equal to Mercury, were laid in the other the scales would hang evenly.—"Story of the Heavens." When Her Turn Game The Journal had taken on a "woman editor," whose duty was to look after the "woman's page." Space being scarce in the "local room," a desk was given her in the managing editor's room, directly adjoining. For a week or two no fault was found with her work, but one morning the managing editor said to her: "Miss Penfield, your style of writing is a little too terse and epigrammatic for the needs of your department. You must study expansion. "Very well. Mr. Ringgold," she answered. "I will try." Thereafter her work appeared to give entire satisfaction, for there was no further criticism. About six months later, however, the managing editor after a morning spent in working at his desk suddenly wheeled in his chair and said: "Miss Penfield, I want a wife. I want you. Will you marry me?" "Mr. Ringgold," she responded, with a mocking smile. "that is rather tense and epigrammatic. Don't you think you ought to study expansion a little?" -Youth's Companion. A Word of Warning. "You never proposed to her on your knees!" cried the veteran married man in dismay. "Sure I did; sure," the youth repeated, a glad, proud light shining in his eyes. "Well," said the veteran, "you'll regret it about twice a week for the rest of your life. After you get married the slightest argument, the first impatient word, will cause your wife to say. You weren't like this when you went down on your knees and begged me, with tears in your eyes, to marry you. "It's pretty bad to have an angry wife read out your old love letters reproachfully," said the veteran, "but that is nothing to being reminded of your kneeling proposal every week till you are a great-grandfather." "You proposed on your knees yourself?" the youth hazarded. But the veteran frowned and made no reply.—Los Angeles Times. The Seven Wise Men of Greece. The Seven Wise Men of Greece. The seven wise men of Greece were Thales of Miletus, Periander of Corinth, Cleobulus of Lyndus, Chilon of Lacedaemon, Solon of Athens, Bias of Priene and Pittacus of Mitylene. Some fishermen of Miletus sold a draft of fishes to a bystander. When the net was drawn in it contained a golden tripod, and the purchaser claimed it was his, while the fishermen contended that they sold only the fish that might be in the net. The dispute was referred to the oracle of Delphi, who awarded the tripod to the wisest man in Greece. Thereupon it was taken to Thales, who declined it and suggested that it be given to Bias. He in turn refused to accept it, and thus it was successively declined by all the seven, and they were thereafter known as the seven wise men of Greece. The Number 4. There are four cardinal points, four winds, four quarters of the moon, four seasons, four rules of arithmetic, four suits of cards, four quarters to the hour, four legs for furniture, most animals go on four legs, the dead are placed between four planks, the prisoners between four walls. We have four incisor and four canine teeth, and our forks have four prongs. All animals when butchered are cut into four quarters. The violin, greatest of all string instruments, has but four strings. Four of a kind is a pretty good hand at poker, even if they are only fours.-Exchange. Dressed For the Part. Easiest Term to be had in Chicago Loans on first and second Mortgages Fire Insurance placed in any company Main Office: Branch Office Suite 64, 95 Washington St., CHICAGO, ILL. 3517 State Street 'PHONE 4366 CENTRAL AGENTS Can Make From $5.00 It is the Best Seller That Has A NEW BOOK HAS MADE "The Industrial History of the Near By Giles B. Jackson and D. W. This book is a novelty. It con- never before published. It take- ious, ethological, domestic, inver- of the Negro. One of its most of the Negro, why he is black a Although it contains over 400 tions the price has been placed for board back; $1.50, cloth B Liberal arrangements will be wanted throughout the country. Jackson, 602 N. 2nd St., Rich secure this book from the h $1.00, $1.50 or $2.50 to R. T. 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One of its most important features is the origin of the Negro, why he is black and why his hair curls. Although it contains over 400 pages, with about 100 illustrations the price has been placed within the reach of all at $1.00 for board back; $1.50, cloth bound and $2.50, half morocco. Liberal arrangements will be made with agents. 10,000 are wanted throughout the country. For terms write to Giles B. Jackson, 602 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va. Parties desiring to secure this book from the home office can send the price $1.00, $1.50 or $2.50 to R. T. Hill, Treasurer, 602 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va. Postage 13c extra. LOGAN SQUARES—May 9th, June 12th, Aug. 7th and 15th. WEST ENDS—June 6th, 19th, Aug. 1st and 14th. GUNTHERS—June 5th, 13th, July 31st, Sept. 12th. ANSON COLT—June 20th, July 18th, Aug. 29th, Sept. 19th. MILWAUKEE—June 26th, Aug. 8th, 28th and Sept. 26th. After the Game Visit the Open Air Musical Emporium. 5324 State Street. Phone Went 215. 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Such was the schooling of the Greek lad up to the age of ten or eleven, and it did not differ essentially up to the age of sixteen, except in the severity of the exercises. And yet the world has not ceased to marvel at the results of the Greek education. It produced the highest type of man, physically and intellectually, that the world has ever seen, which Galton says was as far in advance of the modern Englishman as the modern Englishman is in advance of the native African. In physical beauty, courage and patriotism, in philosophy, literature, architecture and art, the Greeks have been the unsurpassed models of the ages and are still the inspiration of our schools today. But they placed the emphasis upon hygiene, exercise, games and play, which are too much neglected in these days.—Kansas City Star. 50016120-02-24 09:00 1234567890 WANTED 200 to $25.00 a day Ever Been Upon the Market DE ITS APPEARANCE "Migro Race of the United States" Webster Davis of Richmond, Va. maint matter concerning the race up the industrial, social, religi- tive and business advancements important features is the origin and why his hair curls. 5 pages, with about 100 illustra- tions within the reach of all at $1.00 bound and $2.50, half morocco, made with agents. 10,000 are For terms write to Giles B. Richmond, Va. Parties desiring to home office can send the price Hill, Treasurer, 602 N. 2nd St., ra. ALL 1909 10th and Wentworth Avenue Giants S. e 12th, Aug. 7th and 15th. g. 1st and 14th. m. 31st, Sept. 12th. l. 18th, Aug. 29th, Sept. 19th. h. 28th and Sept. 26th. Air Musical Emporium. Phone Went. 215. NOS Week's Bargains in New and Seconds $100.00 ed. $170.00 good condition $175.00 extra good $185.00 $250.00 EASY PAYMENTS L. GALE E STREET Established city. Phone Number app-499 John J. Dunn COAL WOOD Wholesale and Royal Drydry Inc. Fifty-First St. and Avenue Ave. Bax. Yonge | 413-742-3000 In the Revue d'Hygiene Dr. Malegon, who lived for many years in China, gives some curious details of the food of the Chinese. This is what he says of the sons of heaven and the way they eat eggs: "The Chinese are great eaters of eggs, which they take hard boiled. One finds them in all the roadside places for refreshment. The Celestials have an expression, 'Eggs of a hundred years.' The eggs are not always a century in age, but one is able to get them of many years' standing. The Celestials have a preference for the egg of the duck or goose. They are placed with aromatic herbs in slaked lime for a period, the minimum time of treatment being five or six weeks. Under the influence of time the yoke liquefies and takes a dark green color. The white coagulates and becomes green. The product of the eggs, which has a strong odor, from which a stranger betakes himself quickly, the Chinese eat as hors d'oeuvres, and it is said to have the taste of lobster." Secretary (writing advertisement)—Wanted, an intelligent young man, unmarried—Old Grouch—Leave out the "unmarried." You said intelligent, "Won't you?—Exchange." Food of the Chinese. PATRICK H. O'DONNELL WILLIAM DILLON CLARENCE A. TOOLEN Tel. Central 4600 O'Donnell, Dillon & Toolen ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite 1218-1219 Ashland Block RANDOLPH & CLARK STREETS CHICAGO JAMES J. GRAY ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 1518 Ashland Block RANDOLPH AND CLARK STREETS CHICAGO Tel. Central 4728 Residence 57 Macallister Place Telephone Ashland 306 Office Telephones Central 1800 Automatic 5040 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 215-200 Reeper Block CHARK AND WARMINGTON STO. CHICAGO. 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From on and after this date, The Broad Ax can be found on sale at the following news stands: A. F. Tervalon, a cigar store and news stand, 5004 State street. George I. Martin, maker of fine cigars, and news stand, 342 31st street, near State. Mrs. Nellie Phelps, cigars, notions and news stand, 131 W. 51st street, near Dearborn. W. S. Cole, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 354 31st street. J. R. Peters, cigars, tobacco, laundry office and news stand, 338 27st street. T. B. Hall, laundry office, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 381 29th street. Mrs. A. E. Baker, notions, cigars and news stand, 419 36th street. B. Davis, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 3532 State street. B. D. Burt, cigars, notions and news stand, 3638 State street. B. A. Jones news stand and barber shop, 4337 State street. L. W. Washington, Chicago Beach Hotel, Hyde Park. ```markdown ``` Wasted All Three Wishes. Wasted All Three Wishes. An Irish legend has it that a good fairy once visited an old couple and promised them that any three wishes they would make would be granted. After racking their brains for some time in an endeavor to discover what they desired most the couple decided to visit the county fair to see if something there would suggest what they wanted. They did so, and, after rambling around all day and not seeing anything that exactly suited them, toward evening they found themselves before a display of kitchen utensils. Among them was a soup ladle, cheap, but likely to appeal to a woman, so the old woman in an absent moment said, "Oh, I wish I had one of those," and immediately she had it. The old man was so enraged because his wife had thoughtlessly thrown away one valuable wish that he retorted, "I wish that was stuck down your throat," and immediately this was done. Thereupon he was at once sorry at what he wished, and the only thing left to do was to wish the ladle out again. So all three wishes went for naught. How Snakes Get Over Ground. How Snakes Get Over Ground. Although the snake appears to have no legs or feet, it may be said to be practically supplied with upward of a hundred pairs of them. In fact, each joint of the backbone bears a pair of ribs, which are mobile and have their points attached to the inner surface of one of the large transverse, platellike scales which clothe the undersurface of the body. Thus by the movements of the ribs attached to it each plate can be drawn forward and its margin applied to the ground. By the successive application of these multidinuous plates the body can be drawn forward in a straight line without its being thrown into undulations from side to side. But rapid movements are also effected by such undulations, and serpents can by pressure and appropriate muscular action climb trees and sometimes spring forward. They also swim easily by lateral flexures, but no serpents advance by vertical bendings of the body, though they are so often drawn in such an attitude. Bolivia's Electrical Storms. Owing to the peculiar topographical formation of Bolivia, electric and other phenomena are of constant occurrence, the principal zone where such disturbances take place being the Altiplanic, or grand plateau. As the atmosphere is heavily charged with electricity both in summer and winter, dry or electric storms are of frequent occurrence both on the plateau and in the valleys. Before the rainy season sets in electrical accumulation becomes considerable on the plateau region, its most violent manifestations taking place toward the eastern section of the tablelands. An electrical storm in these regions is always a most imposing spectacle, as the tremendous force of the wind, almost equal to a hurricane, and the heavy electrical accumulation in the clouds produce terrible atmospheric explosions and violent detonations, while the surface of the ground sparkles and crackles. Vacation by Think. Make a compact with your soul to take a vacation and the way is simple. There are portions of your time over which you have control. Probably your evenings and your Sundays are your own. Set apart a month or so. Eliminate the self assigned tasks for those hours out of business and give yourself up to the pursuit of pleasure. Get others to join you. Call a vacation club. Adopt a real vacation spirit and go in for a good time. Resolve never to speak of work out of business hours, but to fill to the full that time which is your own with recreations which most appeal to you. Did you ever sing? Sing now. Did you ever paint? Paint now. Remember nature's gifts to you and find occasion to praise nature within as well as without.—Exchange. He Got It Wrong. A lady while going downstairs to dinner had the misfortune to step slightly on the dress of a lady in front of her. The man on whose arm the former was leaning said aloud, rudely, so that the couple in front might hear: "Always getting in the way, like Baalam's ass." "Pardon me! It was the angel who stood in the way and the ass which spoke"—Tit-Bits. Touching. Jack—That young Simperly seems such a fragile fellow I should besitate to touch him for fear he would break. Sam—He wouldn't hesitate about touching you if he was broke—London Telegraph. Why Women Are Like Tugboats. Biggs—Why are the tugs on the Wisconsin river like the co-eds who walk up and down State street? Muggs—And the answer is? Biggs—Some toe out and some toe in—Wisconsin Sphinx. A Slocordinate Position. "What is a speaker of a house?" "Your mother is." "And what are you?" "I suppose I might be called the leader of the minority."—New York Press. WISE REAL ESTATE DEAL Afro-Americans to Have Industrial School In Shelby County, Ky. The educational progress of the race aside from the older and higher institutions of learning in Kentucky is very encouraging. It has been the desire of many of the leaders of our people in educational matters to have a thoroughly equipped industrial training school for young men and women away from the city, where they might combine the trades with the higher literary subjects to better advantage than heretofore. This desire in a great measure has at last been realized. The adjustment fund of $400,000 for the building of Lincoln institute, the proposed industrial and normal training school for Negroes to be run in connection with Berea college, has been completed; according to a statement made recently by W. G. Frost, president of Berea. Three hundred and fifty thousand dollars of the amount was subscribed by Andrew Carnegie, Mrs. Russell Sage and other philanthropists of the east and north on condition that $50,000 be raised by the officials of the proposed institution. This amount has all been subscribed, and the work of collecting it will begin at once. It is expected that work on the new buildings will begin shortly. A site of 600 acres has been purchased in Shelby county ten miles from Shelbyville, Ky., where the institution will be located. The ground was purchased by Louisville read estate agents, and it was not until after all deals had been completed that it became known for what purpose the land was intended. It was then that the white people of Shelby county set up a complaint against putting the school in that region. Similar complaints were made in other parts of central Kentucky when efforts were made to purchase a site by representatives of Berea college. EQUAL PAY FOR BOTH RACES. Georgia Arbitration Board Against Seniority of White Firemen. The award of the Georgia railroad strike arbitration board, which was announced a few days ago, is against the seniority of white firemen over Negroes and provides that the Georgia railroad when using Negroes as firemen, hostlers or hostlers' helpers shall pay them the same wages as white men in similar positions. Arbitrator Hardwick dissented from this. Firemen in the line of promotion to the position of engineer must have three years' experience before being promoted to the position of engineer and are to be promoted in the order of their seniority. If they refuse or fail to pass the first examination they will be reduced to freight service without losing their seniority. Failing on the second examination, they will be reduced to the bottom of the extra list or disposed of as the company desires. Firemen now in the service who are physically incapacitated for service will not be subject to this rule. Mr. Hardwick in a dissenting opinion from the proposition fixing Negroes' wages the same as those of whites said: "In so far as the above finding permits the continued employment of Negro firemen I dissent because I believe from the evidence that such employment is a menace to the safety of the traveling public." The arbitrators, chosen as a result of the recent strike of the white firemen, were ex-Secretary of the Navy Hilary Herbert for the road, Congressman Hardwick for the white firemen and Chancellor Barrow for the Negro firemen. Bishops' Case Dismissed. Five bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal church, who complained to the interstate commerce commission some time ago that they were discriminated against by southern railroads and by the Pullman company in transportation, dining car and sleeping car facilities, have been informed by the commission that their complaint was not warranted. The bishops are Wesley J. Gaines. H. M. Turner, Evans Tyre, C. S. Smith and F. W. Lampton. Most of the complainants and their witnesses testified that they actually did ride on sleeping cars. It is held by the commission in its decision that undue discrimination or prejudice was not shown, and the complaint, therefore, was dismissed. Political Independence. There is a growing spirit of independence among the younger element of Negroes, which is a hopeful sign of the future for the Negro politically. The tendency of our fathers to pose as martyrs to the cause of the G. O. P. while white demagogues in that party had working agreements with their political opponents which enabled them to swap votes for certain offices, using the Negro as a pawn in their desperate game, will not be so pronounced in the future state and national campaigns. The young Negro is going "to play ball" when the political season opens again, and he will certainly make some political leaders sit up and take notice. Negroes are slow but apt scholars. Race Question Sidestanned. The prevailing opinion that President Taft has sidestepped the Negro question seems to be not wholly without foundation. Well, the race that can stand 250 years of the most damnable bondage that ever cursed a world and four years of civil war will survive the perility of a political party. The Negro is one of the permanent races. He will not disappear, reports of his enemies to the contrary notwithstanding—Dallas Express. GENERAL BANKING ent allowed on Savings A eposit Vaults, $3.00 per 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT Rea Estate on commission, manages est ment of taxes and looking after assessment state. Invites the patronage of Chicago business Telephone Blue 4601 H. JOHNSON AND EXPRIS Store Moving a Specialty Storage Ware E STREET Douglas 727 Res. Phone, Do J. JACKSON GENERAL DIRECTOR -61 STATE ST., CHICAG Church: 1310 Bingham St., Pittsburg, Pa Images for Hire to Parties and W F. LYNC ing, Gas Fitting Sewerage STATE STREET, CHIC 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 in Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patronage of Chicago business men. Office Phone, Douglas 727 Res. Phone, Douglas 1856 E. JACKSON FUNERAL DIRECTOR 2959-61 STATE ST., CHICAGO Branch: 1310 Bingham St., Pittsburg, Pa. Fine Carriages for Hire to Parties and Weddings Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Sewerage 4740 STATE STREET, CHICAGO TELEPHONE DREXEL 3633 lett L. E. ARTLETT & real Estate g, Loans and Insu street NOTARY [PUBLIC] J. S. BARTLETT & SON Real Estate Renting, Loans and Insurance Telephone Oakland 1061 --- THE MUSEUM 3 per cent a Safety Depos REAL As agent buy and sell Real E dents, including payment of t n Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invite B. H VAN AND Furniture Moving 4915 STATE ST Office Phone, Dougl E. J FUNER 2959-61 Branch: 131 Fine Carriages M. F Plumbing 4740 STAT Estimates Given TEL J. S. Bartlett J. S. BAR Rea Renting, L 5126 State Street Telex The Chump. Miss Gett-Thayer-Do you Slowboy, you remind me of de Milo. Mr. Slowboy-But I've got Miss G.T.-Have you, re- ton Transcript. Time and Life. What we call time is but JESSE BINGA BANKER S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place, Chicago Telephone Douglas 1565 GENERAL ANKING: owed on Savings Accounts Vaults, $3.00 per Year Telephone Blue 4601 JOHNSON EXPRESS a Specialty Storage Warehouse STREET CHICAGO 727 Res. Phone, Douglas 1856 ACKSON AL DIRECTOR STATE ST., CHICAGO Bingham St., Pittsburg, Pa. Hire to Parties and Weddings LYNCH , Gas Fitting and Beverage STREET, CHICAGO Prompt Attention to Jobbing L. E. Bartlett TLETT & SON Real Estate loans and Insurance Chicago NOTARY [PUBLIC] Expense No Object. Expense No Object. During an inclement spell of weather a lady of the order of the newly rich was so unfortunate as to contract a painful affection of the throat, and she accordingly accepted the advice of a friend that she consult a great London specialist noted for his expensive fees. "Your alliment is not a serious one," said the specialist after examination. "You'll soon be all right. I'll just indicate to your family surgeon precisely where to touch your throat with nitrate of silver, and I think that will meet the case exactly." "Oh, doctor," protested the wealthy matron in a tone of mingled surprise and indignation, "do order him to use nitrate of gold! Expense is a matter, I assure you, quite immaterial to me!"—London Answers. --- Chicago HILLMANS STATE & WASHINGTON STS. 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 m if you MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL Samuel Richard Telephone Main 2183 (Plea Heve Heated Flat TO SUIT EVERY MAN'S INCOME Agent. I Rent only my own Flat you will save many a weary step when you want a Flat if you first call on me. LOAN ON REAL ESTATE OR PERSONAL PRO Richardson, 142 La Salle Main 2183 CHICAGO Room 1, OTIS B (Please out this out) e, Prep. Lou S. Phone Oakland 1787. THE RAILROAD INN Ported and Domestic Wine Liquors & Cigars Gafe in Connection Corner Fifty-first and Armour Avenue, Chicago, American Brick Co. Agent and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIY MANUFATURERS OF Mon and Sewer B Office and Yards: In and Robey S Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. 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 2183 CHICAGO Room 1, OTIS BLOCK (Please out this out) THE RA Imported and Liquor Gafe N. E. Corner. Fifty-first - American President and Treasurer Vice-President MANU Common and 45th and Yards running with the latest i Output of Winter Yards ..... Output of Summer Yards..... Telephon THE RAILROAD INN Imported and Domestic Wines Liquors & Cigars Cafe in Connection N. E. Corner Fifty-first and Armour Avenue, Chicago, M. - 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 Dyer. Output of Winter Yards ..... hours per day Output of Summer Yards ..... hours per day Telephone Yards 128. THE CONTINENTAL NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Frank H. Lewis, Prep. Telephone Yards 693 ts Always Appreciated Rated Flats MY MAN'S INCOME not only my own Property my step when you want a Flat call on me. STATE OR PERSONAL PROPERTY 11, 142 La Salle Street CAGO Room 1, OTIS BLOCK (but this out) ROAD INN Domestic Wines & Cigars Connection Armour Avenue, Chicago, IL. Brick Co. - THOMAS CAREY. JOHN SHELHAMER, MARY, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. FURNERS OF Sewer Brick and Yards: Robey Sts. and summer, equipped loved Wolf Dyer. Yards 128. FULL WEIGHT That's merely honesty City Weighmasters Certificates PROVES IT QUALITY COURTS Is the Secret of REAL Saving-Get it We furnish the BEST at the cost of the other kind WHOLESALE RETAIL MINES AGENTS CHARLES R. PRICE CO AILY YARDS CHARLES R. PRICE CO. Senior Manager, Real Estate, 450 West 45th St. Industry: 857-887 PUB GUARANTEE—City Weighmasters Certificate With Each Load, 3000 Pounds To Rack Ton. Lou Seldon, Mgr.