The Broad Ax

THE BROAD AX Congressman William Sulzer, Speaks in Favor of a Graduated Income Tax His Oration in The House of Representatives Listened To With The Greatest Attention By Its Members. And to Say the Least It Is An Intelligent Presentation of That Measure To The American People. Vol. XIV Congressman Sulzer, Speaker Favor oated His Oration in The Hortives Listened To Attention By Its And to Say the Least It Is of That Measure To Th The first of last week, Congressman William Sulzer, of New York City delivered the following fifteen minute oration in the House of Representatives, in favor of a Graduated Income Tax, and to say the least it is an intelligent presentation of that measure to the American people. Mr. Sulzer. Mr. Speaker, I am now, always have been, and always will be in favor of an income tax, because, in my opinion, an income tax is the fairest, the most just, the most honest, the most democratic, and the most equitable tax ever devised by the genius of statesmanship. Ever since I came to Congress the record will show that I have been the constant advocate of an income tax along constitutional lines. And so today I reiterate that through it only, and by its agency alone, will it ever be possible for the Government to be able to make idle wealth pay its just share of the ever-increasing burdens of taxation. At the present time nearly all the taxes for the support of the Government are levied on consumption—on what the people need to eat and to wear and to live; on the necessaries of life; and the consequence is that the poor man, indirectly, but surely in the end, pays practically as much to support the Government as the rich man—regardless of the difference of incomes. This system of tariff tax on consumption, by which the consumers are saddled with all the burdens of Government, is an unjust system of taxation, and the only way to remedy the injustice and destroy the inequality is by a graduated income tax that will make idle wealth as well as honest toll pay its just share of the taxes needed to administer the National Government. Hence I shall vote for the pending resolution or any proposition that, in my judgment, will make an income tax in this country possible and constitutional, however remote that possibility may be. Let me say, gentlemen, that every great thinker, every honest jurist and every great writer on political economy, from the days of Aristotle down to the present time, has advocated and justified the imposition of an income tax for the support of government as the most honest and the most expeditious and the most equitable principle of taxation that can be devised. It must come in this country. It should have been adopt- HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY ed long ago. Almost every great government on earth secures a large part of its revenue from an income tax, and we must do the same. We are far behind the governments of Europe in this respect—far behind enlightened public opinion. Sir, let me say, however, that I am not deceived by the unanimity in which this resolution is now being rushed through the Congress by the Republicans, its eleventh-hour friends. I can see through their scheme. I know they never expect to see this resolution become a part of the Constitution. It is offered now to placate the people. The ulterior purpose of many of these Republicans to prevent this resolution from ever being ratified by three-fourths of the legislatures of the States, necessary for its final adoption, and thus nullify it most effectually. Therefore, so far as I am personally concerned, I am not going into ecstacles on account of the practically unanimous passage of this joint resolution through Congress. I have been here long enough to know, and I am wise enough to believe, that its passage now is only a sop to the people by the Republicans and that their ulterior purpose is to defeat it in the Republican state legislatures. I am not going to give the Republicans credit for good faith in passing this resolution until I see how their representatives vote on it in the legislatures of Republican States. Mark what I say now. When this resolution passes, the wealth and the interests and the Republican leaders of the country opposed to an income tax will soon get together and urge its rejection by the States. If these obnoxious interests to the welfare of the people can get 12 state legislatures to prevent its ratification, the resolution will fail to secure the necessary approval of three-fourths of the States of the Union and will never be adopted as part of the Constitution. It will not be required even to defeat it in the legislatures of 12 States. All that will be necessary to be done is to prevent its being acted upon by the senates of the 12 States. Let us wait and see if my prediction comes true. Mr. Spsaker, I had indulged the hope that the Members of this Congress would meet the expectations of the people—revise the tariff downward—take advantage of this splendid opportunity and write into the (Continued on page 2.) CHICAGO, JULY 31, 1909. 1 NOAH D. THOMPSON. Auditor of the Negro Business League of Chicago and Delegate to the "National Negro Business League Convention in Louisville, Ky., next month, who is assisting Mrs. Booker T. Washington in her studies of "Negroes in business in the north." MRS. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, ENTERAINED. The Illinois Tunnel Company Pays Great Tribute of Respect to Mrs. Booker T. Washington, and a Large Party of Her Friends. Mr. Noah D. Thompson Selected to Act as Host to the Distinguished Party. Complimentary to Mrs. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee Institute, the Illinois Tunnel Company gave a party of representative citizens an excursion through their tunnels last Monday. This was indeed a rare treat, both from an Educational standpoint and as a "Novelty ride." The special cars of which there were three, left the depot at 10:15 a.m. to affiliate with the "Negro Business League" in its efforts to raise the commercial standing of the race in this community. At Hillman's big department store, Mrs. Washington was welcomed by the owner, Mr. Edward Hillman, and Mr. Hitt, the superintendent, who very graciously showed her how well disposed they are toward members of her race to whom they give much employment. They also spoke of the large patronage they receive through the "general solicitation" of Mr. Thompson, her escort. The Chicago Feather Company and Peacock's jewelry store were among the other business places she visited because they give respectful employment to Negroes. She was welcomed by the head of each establishment and assured that The trip lasted about two hours, and was full of delightful surprises throughout. Mr. Noah D. Thompson to whom credit is given for the suggestion, proudly served the party as host, assisted by H. J. Morgan and E. J. Burke, Secretaries to the President and General Superintendent of the company. On behalf of the company, Superintendent J. W. Callahan welcomed the guests and presented Mrs. Washington with a book giving the history and maps of the tunnels and their various routes. Sweetmeats were served the party enroute, and a happy time was spent by all. Among those present were, Mesdames Booker T. Washington, George C. Hall, Mary A. Williams, Ernstine B. Smiley, Wm. F. Childs, Wm. Emanuel, S. Laing Williams, C. Westover Miller, Mamle M. Smith, Cora Williamson, Julius N. Avendorch, J. C. Wickliffe, J. S. Tandy, J. W. Brewer, J. Gray Lucas, David Manson, Joseph A. Kelley, A. J. Carey, J. W. Lewis, Kelley Kelley Harris of Baltimore, Moral Keelan of Denver, E. B. F. Miller of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Lewis of El Paso, Texas, Misses Edith Madden, Lucy Lindsay, Estella C. Bonds, Doctors, A. J. Carey, J. W. Lewis, M. A. Majors, R. H. Hardin, Messrs. A. L. Green, J. Minnis, of Cincinnati, S. Laing Williams, Moral Keelan of Denver, and Noah D. Thompson. At the conclusion of the trip a large number of the working force asked permission to meet and shake hands with Mrs. Washington who like her famous husband, is known to advocate the cause of the "soiled hands brigade" of all nationalities. Mrs. Washington was delighted with the introduction and said a pleasing word or two to each, as they were presented. The afternoon was spent by Mrs. Washington visiting the various places of her race within the "loop district." She was greatly surprised and pleased with what she saw and urged each business man and woman to affiliate with the "Negro Business League" in its efforts to raise the commercial standing of the race in this community. At Hillman's big department store, Mrs. Washington was welcomed by the owner, Mr. Edward Hillman, and Mr. Hitt, the superintendent, who very graciously showed her how well disposed they are toward members of her race to whom they give much employment. They also spoke of the large patronage they receive through the "general solicitation" of Mr. Thompson, her escort. The Chicago Feather Company and Peacock's jewelry store were among the other business places she visited because they give respectful employment to Negroes. She was welcomed by the head of each establishment and assured that her visit was highly appreciated. Mr. Robert Peacock who claims a large Colored patronage, took the delights in personally exhibiting to his distinguished visitor the prettiest of his costly stock of jewels. Before leaving Chicago, Mrs. Washington will again visit the "business district" of this city for the purpose of studying the grade of employment given Negroes in Northern Cities."—C." WHITE MAN FATALLY WOUNDS MULATTO WOMAN. Watertown, Tenn. July 24.—James Wood, a well-known white man, and a man of good family connection, about 60 years of age, lies dead with a bullet hole in his head. Jesse Coates, a good-looking mulatto woman of most questionable character, lies dying with the wounds inflicted by five shots. Wood had been supporting the woman for some time. A few weeks ago she refused his support, with the above result. He met her Wednesday morning, and after a few words, shot her. Then going to his home he resisted arrest, and later, officers going to arrest him, found him lying on a bed stiff in death with a bullet hole through the head—The Globe, Nashville, Tenn. Here was another case of forced social equality on the part of a southern white gentleman, with a Colored woman. No doubt in his day and time, James Wood cussed and damned the 'Niggers' for wanting to associate with white people while in the dead hours of the night he was wrapped up in the arms of his common 'Nigger' misstress; his conduct in this respect shows the rank hypocrisy and the inconsistency of southern white gentlemen—Editor. United States Senator William J. Stone of Missouri Shows His Race Superiority by Striking a Colored Waiter in The Face Because He Failed to Bring Him a Large glass of Water with His Whisky. Moss-Back Justice Grannan of Baltimore Commended the Shoe String Senator for Slapping The Negro. United States Senator William J. Stone, of Missouri, who can get on the outside or as much fighting whisky as any common loafer in his state as any common loafer in his state, and who is an everlasting disgrace to some of the distinguished statesmen of that state who have in the past occupied seats in the United States Senate; showed his race superiority by striking a Colored railroad waiter in the face. It appears that on Tuesday, Senator Stone who made a monkey of himself while attending the Jefferson Club, banquet in this city in Jan. 1908, in company with old Senator Jeff Davis of Ark., who put in so much of their time in fighting firewater whisky, that they were unable to deliver their set speeches in an intelligent manner, and they both made sorry spectacles of themselves on that occasion and they could not measure arms with the orators from the northern states, was returning from Philadelphia to Washington, over the Pennsylvania railroad, and just because Lawrence T. Brown, a dinning car waiter failed to wait on him in a jiffy, he struck him in the face, and when the train arrived in Baltimore, Senator Stone was placed under arrest and on Wednesday, his case came up before moss-back Justice Grannan of Baltimore, and the following is the account of the trial and the sentiments as expressed by the so-called justice: Baltimore, July 28.—"When a waiter on a dining car passing through Maryland falls to serve a guest promptly and is not respectful when complaint is made the provocation justifies assault." This decision was rendered here this afternoon by Justice Grannan when United States Senator William J. Stone of Missouri had a hearing on a charge of slapping the face of Lawrence T. Brown, a Negro walter, while en route from Philadelphia to Baltimore. Justice Grannan in his decision said: "Senator Stone, I have traveled a great deal in my time. I can fully appreciate the treatment that you received at the hands of Brown, who it has been shown was discourteous in the extreme. I feel that you had sufficient provocation and that you were absolutely justified in reprimanding and striking Brown. I dismiss you." The crowd applauded until the magistrate rapped with his gavel for order. Senator Stone was surrounded by congratulating friends, among them being Murray Vandiver, the treasurer of Maryland, and others prominent politically here, as he left the station house in which he had spent an uncomfortable hour or two last night. Case Attracts Big Crowd. The vicinity station, in which the magistrate holds court, was crowded No.43 Senator J. Stone of Missouri by Striking a Colored Waiter He Failed to Bring Him a with His Whisky. of Baltimore Commended the Slapping The Negro. with whites and blacks when the distiguished defendant arrived punctually at the hour. The senator was met at the depot by Col. Arthur Foster, Senator Smith's son-in-law, who piloted him to the station. To avoid a crush, the senator was escorted to the captain's room until his case was ready, another hearing taking place at the time. When called before the bar, the senator took his stand with his counsel, Col. Foster, at his side. The complainant, a black Negro wearing spectacles, and his witnesses, were immediately opposite. As the magistrate was about to proceed, Col. Charles H. Carter, counsel for the Pennsylvania railroad, stepped forward and stated that the railroad and Pullman company desired the case withdrawn. The alleged assault occurred on our property," he said, "and we do not care to have the charge pressed." Turning to the Negro, the magistrate asked: "You are the complainant, do you want to withdraw the charge?" "No, sir, I do not," replied Brown, emphatically. "State your case," ordered the justice. Negro Relates Grievance. In a dramatic manner the Negro narrated his grievance. He said the senator had ordered eggs and chops and that there were other orders given to him about the same time. By mistake the eggs, which were ready before the chops were served to another guest. As he returned to the buffet the senator accosted him and called him a name and said he had a mind to shoot him, placing his hand behind him as he did so. Then he slapped his face. "Did you say anything?" asked the magistrate. "I tried to beg his pardon," said Brown, "but he did not give me a chance. He declared he would have me discharged." Conductor William J. Martin testified that when informed what had occurred he went after Senator Stone and said he had understood he had struck a man. Hereupon the senator replied: "I did not strike a man, I slapped a Nigger." He then asked the conductor what he was going to do about it. Martin thereupon decided to have him arrested, which he did. Turning to the senator the magistrate asked whether he desired to raised the point that the senator could be arrested on only three charges—treason, felony, and breach of the peace. He contended the assault did not constitute a breach of the peace unless others than the principals were disturbed. (Continued on page 2.) PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholism, Protestantism, or Republicanism, or anyone else can have their say, as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Axe is a newspaper whose platform is 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. Advertising rates made known on application Address all communications to JULIUS F. TAYLOR. Editor and Publisher. Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1878. A GRAND SIGHT AT ST. PATRICK'S CAHEDRAL. The following article is taken from the Freeman's Journal of New York City, edited by the Rev. Father Lambert, the only clergyman who ever defeated the late Col. Bob Ingersoll in discussion. Father Lambert's name is dear to the people in Illinois, as he was Chaplain of an Illinois Regiment during the war of the rebellion. The treatment of Colored men by their white brothers in the great Catholic Cathedral on Fifth Avenue, New York, is worthy of attention and imitation. "In the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, high in the apse, "for God to see," is a glorious window that would do credit to the Louvre representing the disciples, Luke and Cleophas, constraining Our Lord in those tender words: "Abide with us, because it is towards evening and the day is now far spent," a sentiment that was doubtless voiced by many persons who had just witnessed the imposing religious ceremonials there on the afternoon of Corpus Christi, when the women's branch of the Eucharistic League of New York City participated in the yearly celebration of the vast number of regular adorers of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and at which the Rev. Father Sweeney, rector of the Church of the Ascension, preached an admirable discourse, replete with spiritual wisdom and unction, followed by the great procession that included many Italian ladies from lowly East Side Churches, who were pleasingly conspicuous by the charming simplicity of their garb, being attired in black, and from whose heads fell gracefully dark vells. The Right Rev. Monisnor Michael J. Lavelle, rector of the Cathedral, officiated, attended by priests in white vestments, three Benedictions having been bestowed, with the choir of girls from St. John's school (Father of the Blessed Sacrament) and the regular singers of St Patrick's rendering sweetly appropriate hymns. Each White Man Having a Colored Brother as Companion. "On Sunday, after the Solemn High Mass of Exposition, the parochial procession occurred, and at Vespers Father McQuade was assisted by six cope-bearers from the diocesan seminary. At night, when the men's organizations of sacramental worshipers assembled the sight was most edifying, and tended to intensify the ardent expressions of the Rev. Luke Evers, pastor of St. Andrew's, who inculcated increased love for Jesus in the tabernacle. It was after nine o'clock when the processionists began to move, headed by the flourishing Society of Nocturnal Adoration, the Holy Name branches of the Cathedral, of the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, of St. Benedict's, with each white man having a Colored brother as companion (there were about one hundred of this band), and representatives from other temples of Manhattan and the Bronx. "Particularly solemn were the moments when the Right Rev. Bishop Cusack and the accompanying ministers, in white chasubles, descended from the chancel to the middle aisle, immediately preceded by the guard of honor, consisting of gentlemen of the Catholic/Club, in evening dress, each holding a lighted tapor, who were followed by very young aculees—veritable cherubs of beauty, innocence and loveliness—the Rev. John J. Hughes, C. S. P., assistant superior of the Paulist Community, Father Martin, Shnilt, McQuade, Byrne O'Connor, Richard Ormond Hughes and others, notably two patriarchial Franciscans, whose striking appearance was reminiscent of the majestic looking Oriental prelates who conducted impressive rites at the Eucharistic Congress in London, last year. In line, too, were the Right Rev. Monsignor Lavelle and Patrick J. Hayes, D. D. The deacons were the Rev. Arthur Leteller, S. S. S., rector of St. John the Baptist's Church, and the Rev. Emile Poirier, S. S. S., Director of the Priests' Eucharistic League. The Pontifical Benedictions having been imparted at the beautifully decorated chapels of the Holy Family and Sacred Heart, and finally at the grand alter, that appeared unusually ornate with yellow cloth drapery about the ambulatory, and many lighted candles and a profusion of choice flowers in the sanctuary. "Several Protestant clergymen were observed in the south transept, who were evidently touched by such manifestations of real religion, for as the various Benisons were given, with the utmost solemnity, the visitors were seen to bow in adoration, and when the congreation accalmed, "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name," the wondrous fact must be recorded here that these ministers, intently looking at the hymn-cards, sang with a fervor that was inspiring to behold, and that brought to mind the conversions of Father Faber, Cardinal Newman and many other noble souls, and that impelled astonished spectators to pray, as the Sacred Host was triumphantly elevated in the form of a triple cross: "Preserve and increase, we besech Thee, O God, the faith of Thy children, and lead back to the true fold all those who have separated themselves from our Holy Mother, the Church." IGNORANCE BREEDS DISEASE Consumption Cannot Be Cured By Patent Medicines. A pathetic illustration of the way in which the public is being deceived by quack cures for consumption is found in a letter received recently by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. The letter came from a woman in the mountains of West Maryland, and was addressed as follows: "Will be pleased etao sh the man who called out trains in Jersey City 2 years ago last Feb. 9th in the afternoon." The letter was referred by the Postmaster of Jersey City to the National Association for the Study and Prevenition of Tuberculosis. It reads: "I want to find the man who cured himself of consumption by using Oil of ——. Do you remember of a very sick man his wife 2 children & mother who missed connection & had to wait all afternoon fer a train. You told my son & myself of your cure. I remember part of the directions which was, take one drop the first day, two drops the second, & so on till it went up to 30 drops. Now I want to know what to do when the 30 drops have been reached. Does the directions say to continue the 30 drops each day or go back to one drop. This is what I want to know. I will be very grateful if you will write me the full directions, and send me as soon as possible. My son only lived 6 weeks after we got home, he did not try the ——. I felt he was too near gone. Now I have a daughter who is in need of help, and wants to try it. Hope you will get this letter. But if you should not, and it falls in the hands of anyone who knows of the treatment will please answer this. I will enclose stamp for an answer. Hope I may get it soon." The National Association calls attention to the fact that, according to this letter, one life at least has already been lost on account of ignorance of the proper methods of treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, and another member of the family has been infected by the carelessness of the former consumptive. With the present rapid growth of the anti-tuberculosis movement the number of so-called "cures" for consumption is being increased almost daily. Hundreds of quack "doctors," 'professors,' and "institutes" are advertising that they can cure consumption for small amounts, with the result that thousands of dupes are yearly cheated out of their lives as well as their money. Besides these, "cures" and medicines of all sorts, numbering now several hundred, are sold for the deception of the public. The National Association brands all of these institutes, doctors, professors, and cures as frauds and deceptions. The only cure for consumption is fresh air rest and wholesome food. Congressman William Sulzer, Speaks in Favor of a Graduated Income Tax pending tariff legislation a graduated income-tax provision that would be fair and just to all the people and absolutely constitutional; that would make wealth as well as toll, plutocracy as well as poverty, pay its just share of the burdens of Government. There is no doubt it could be done if the Republicans in Congress were true to their promises to the people. In my opinion the Republicans in this Congress have been recreant to their duty and faithless to their pledges in falling to write into the pending tariff legislation a constitutional provision for a graduated income tax. The people of the land witness here today, in the enactment of the iniquitous Aldrich tariff bill, the most shameless betrayal of their rights, the shameful repudiation of Republic promises that has ever been exhibited in all the annals of our political history. The passing of the outrageous Aldrich tariff bill, an oppressive tax measure that will fasten on the backs of the consumers of the country for years to come unspeakable burdens beyond the calculation of the finite mind, is the legislative-tax iniquity of the country. Sir, the passage of this resolution is, as I say, only a subterfuge—a mere hope to be speedily dashed to the ground. The Republicans are only pretending to give the people the future possibility of an income tax. They know the people are in favor of a graduated tax; they know the people now demand it; and hence they hold out this mere pretense while they place upon the statute books the highest protective tariff-tax law in the history of the land to burden them more than they have ever been burdened before; and the Aldrich tariff bill as it will finally go upon the statute books—mark what I say—will be the highest protective-tax measure in the interests of the beneficiaries of protection that has ever been enacted in this country or any other civilized country in all the history of the world. (Loud applause on the Democratic side.) The Speaker. The time of the gentleman from New York has expired. Mr. Sulzer. Well Mr. Speaker that is about all I set out to say. Of course I shall vote for this resolution. It will pass Congress by the requisite two-thirds vote. It then goes to the legislatures of the States. Three-fourths of the state legislatures must ratify it. Let the people of the country see to it and instruct their state representatives to vote for it. The issue is now with them. I will do my part in Congress and out of Congress to make this resolution for a constitutional income tax a part of the organic law of the Iand. CHATEAU RINK NOTES. The finest open air vaudeville show to be seen in the city, is at the Chateau Garden, 53rd and State streets, given by Harrison Stewart and his company. Visit it tonight and see for yourself. Two hours of solid fun in the open air. Good music, dancing free. Mr. Noah D. Thompson and Mrs. Booker T. Washington were among the many visitors at the Chateau last week. After visiting the Garden and the Rink, they pronounced it the greatest of its kind in the country and wished the management much In making my rounds through the vast crowd at the Chateau Garden last Sunday eve., I had the pleasure of hearing a familiar laugh and found it to be an old friend of ours, Bert Williams. You are always welcome, Bert. See it and you will be convinced that we give more for 10c at the Chateau Garden than any other place in the city. Visit it tonight. Friends and fans of the Leland Giants are requested to meet at the Chateau Gardens tonight to congratulate the Team in holding first place in the City League. After the game Saturday between the Leland Giants and the Gunthers, and Sunday between the Leland Giants and the West Ends visit the Chateau, the only live, cool spot in the city. Meals served by Daniels a Bell. UNITED STATES SENATOR WIL LIAM J. STONE SLAPS A WAITER IN THE FACE. (Concluded from page 1.) Senator Stone Tells His Story. Justice Grannan said in his judgment any assault or disturbance was a breach of the peace. Senator Stone here interrupted to say he acquiesced in the decision, although he was not certain it was correct. He had not had an opportunity to examine the law. Being invited to make a statement he began to describe what had occurred. In the course of his narrative he became eloquent and used gestures. "I told the Negro who waited on me to bring me lamb chops and boiled eggs," said the senator. "Then I called him back and ordered him to bring me a drink of whisky and a large tumbler of water. He brought the whisky in a small glass, and with it he brought another small glass containing water. I called him back and told him to bring me a large glass of water. I spoke sharply to him. He came back in a little while with a large glass and a chunk of ice in it, but no water. Made Him Sit Up and Take Notice. "Every one else in the car was served and had finished eating, but there was no signs of my food. I walked back to the kitchen and asked the cook why I was not being served. He pointed to my order, which was all cooked and served for the waiter. The latter put in an appearance and I uttered remarks calculated to make him sit up and take notice. He started to answer me back." "You black dog," I said, 'you're trying to show your resentment.' Then I reached over and slapped his face. A fresh young person, who introduced himself as the Pullman conductor, happened along in a little while and asked me what I meant by creating trouble. That made me madder still and I told him a few things. He said he'd show me. When the train got to Baltimore two special officers came up to my seat, accompanied by the Nigger. The Nigger formally identified me and I was placed under arrest. That's the whole story." Justice Grannan then rendered his decision. Under no conditions was Senator Stone justified in slapping Brown in the face, unless Brown had called him a vile name, and he did not, but as Senator Stone had been drinking whisky on the train and no doubt had tanked up pretty well before he had boarded it he was in the proper frame of mind to commit any black deed or crime unbecoming to a true gentleman. And as for Lawrence T. Brown, he displayed his true manhood by refusing to give his consent to the dismissal of the case against Senator Stone, and if there is no justice for him in the courts of Baltimore or Md., then he should square his account with Senator Stone, by cooly walking up in front of him and *bat him between his eyes which is the only way to teach him to stay in his proper place and to refrain from calling Colored waiters "Niggers" and "dogs" while in his whisky drinking stupor. APPOMATTOX CLUB NOTES. The great picnic is over. More than 1,500 persons had taken advantage of the opportunity to enjoy a day in the country, that beautiful Fox River Grove and had it not been for the rain the outing would have been ideal in every respect. The officers handled the affair most splendidly.—"B." BRIDÉ OF JAP NOW A MOTHER. Girl Born to Western Archdéacon's Daughter, Whose Marriage Last March Caused Sensation. Seattle, Wash., July 24.—A girl was born today to Mr. and Mrs. Gunjiro Aoki. Mrs. Aoki was Miss Helen Emery, daughter of Archdeacon John Emery of San Francisco. Her marriage to Aoki, a Japanese house servant, last March caused bitter opposition and a great sensation. In the light of recent events it was no wonder that Miss Emery, was dead anxious to marry her father's Japanese house servant, for as a general rule the stork does not visit homes unless the parties residing in them have been lawfully married for at least nine months or one year. Mr. and Mrs. Moral Keelan, of Denver, Colorado, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Julius N. Avendorph, Saturday night and to Sunday breakfast Where is Dr. Washington? Having lost faith in the fairnes of the U. S. Supreme Court, several bishops of the . M. E. church made bishops of the A. M. E. church made Commerce Commission in reference to discrimination on account of color practiced by southern railroads. The commission dismissed the complaint and the matter is closed. Why does not Dr. Booker T. Washington, in as much as he has been designated leader of Afro-Americans, lend the power of his influence towards securing a favorable decision when such matters as these come up? Industrial training for the masses is all right and the majority of Afro-Americans, both sane and insane, will agree with him on this point. Where we materially differ from the Doctor is in the fact, that, having come into the most powerful political position, he sits idly by and sees first one privilege and then another taken from the race without due protest. True, in a few instances, as when the disfranchising act was before the Georgia legislature, he has written a few pernunctory letters asking that such legislation be defeated, but there was no genuine, vigorous opposition, such as eliciting the co-operation of powerful men, such as Messrs Carnegie, Taft, Ogden, an Lowe, to arrest these discriminations. It is his continued failure to use this tremendous and unique opportunity that causes opposition by all Afro-Americans who do not seek his pecuniary aid. As we said in The Eye a few weeks ago and times before that, we are not "enemies" of Dr. Washington. Indeed as we have already said there are hundreds of Afro-Americans who would gladly follow his political lead if he was more aggressive in securing our political privileges (not necessarily offices). But if he would do this he must use his influence when questions of "Jim Crow" come up or politically he should abdicate; remembering that Scripture which says: "Life is more than meat, and the body more than raiment."—The Eye, New York City, N. Y., July 24'09. Recipe for killing flies: The following suggestion from the office of the department of heath: "Put two teaspoonsfuls of ordinary formaldehyde in a pint of water and place where flies mostly congregate. "We have found this to be the gratest fly destroyer we have yet tried," said an official of the health department. CHIPS Mr. Thomas W. Swann is confined to his bed at 3410 Wabash ave. sick. Major and Mrs. F. A. Denison, has as their guest Miss Ross, of St. Louis, Mo., for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Mary A. Williams entertained Mrs. Georgine Kelley Harris of Balto. and Mr. Minnis of Cincinnati at dinner Thursday afternoon. Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Lane, 1937 Archer ave., have spent the past week at Benton Harbor, Mich. They returned home this morning. Mrs. Thomas Renwick, a (white lady) at Newark, N. J., only 33 years old, last week gave birth to five children at one time. She would do real well to go away out west and grow up with the country. The Misses Uima and Inie Moore, and Miss Elnora Curtiss, of Washington, D. C., is spending the summer in Chicago as the guest of Mrs. Curtis, 6316 Champlain avenue. Dan M. Jackson, 2959 State Street, returned home Thursday morning from attending the sessions of the Grand Lodge of K. P's. at Paris, Ill. Mrs Booker T. Washington, was the guest of Mrs. Julius N. Avendorph. Wednesday afternoon, July 28th, at matinee. "The Traveling Salesman" at the Illinois Theatre was the play. Mrs. Greenleaf, and her little daughter, of Atlanta, Ga., are visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, 5363 Dearborn street. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Tandy, 5145 Grove ave., entertained a small party of friends at breakfast Friday morning in honor of Mrs. Booker T. Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Moral Keelan, of Denver, Colorado, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Collins, 6323 Champlain avenue, to diner Thursday evening, July 22nd, after which whist was the feature. Mrs. Booker T. Washington accompanied Mrs. Geo. C. Hall and Mrs. Mamle M. Smith visited Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday. The trip was made by automobile with Mr. Jesse Binga the banker, at the wheel. Mrs. B. F. Moseley and daughter Bertha, 6248 Sangamon st., are visiting the Fair at Seattle, Washington. Before returning home they will visit California, Yellow Stone Park, and other interesting western points. Mrs. Effie Harper, of Peoria, Illinois, and her sister Miss Daisy Hoggett, of Benton Harbor, Mich., is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Buckner, of 6446 St. Lawrence avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shanklin, 6508 St. Lawrence avenue, entertained a few friends in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Moral Keelan, of Denver, Colorado, Friday evening, July 23rd, all present spent a most delightful evening. Col. B. F. Moseley George O. Jones, the west side undertaker, Major F. A. Denlson, Louis B. Anderson and several other prominent Colored men have opened a summer resort near Benton Harbor, Mich., and they are now ready for business. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. P. Flynn 6544 Harvard ave., have a new baby boy, young Mr. Robert Flynn, Thomas H. Cannon, chief ranger of the Ancient Order of Foresters, acted as God-Father. Mrs. Flynn and baby are doing fine. Mrs. S. Laing Williams was called to Detroit, Thursday, on the account of the sudden death of her nephew, Fred'k. Barrrier a student of the University of Mich. The young man met his death by drowning. The telegram which summoned Mrs. Williams did not give the details. Isaac N. Powell, city treasurer of Chicago, is being prominently mentioned by influential Republican political clubs, as the ideal candidate to make the race for Mayor in 1911, and his candidacy seems to be taking well, with the rank and file of his party and among the big politicians. Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, 6450 Champlain ave., gave a select musical at her beautiful home Wednesday evening to a few of her choice friends in honor of Mrs. Booker T. Washington, who was delighted with the musical song birds, which she had the pleasure of listening to. Dainty and cooling refreshments were served by the popular and charming hostess. Col. Daniel Moriarty has the distinction under the new law in this state; to be elected Col. for life of the 7th Regiment Illinois National Guards. Every member of his regiment and the officers of the First Brigade during the encampment at Elgin, Ill., assisted to confer this great honor upon him; which he wears with becoming modesty. Mr. L. A. Bell, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, has sent his daughter, Miss Callye L. Bell to Chicago to spend a few months in attending the Illinois College of Commerce of this city to perfect her business education. She is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. James A. Scott, 366 27th street. Her father is one of the largest real estate owners among Colored men in Oklahoma and is regarded as the wealthiest Colored man in the new state. Mrs. Clifford Johnson, 2721 State street, while out driving last Saturday evening, met with a painful accident, near 38th street and South Park ave., where her horse became frightened and started to run away, and after she had succeeded in preventing him from doing so, and had brought him, to a standstill, she attempted to jump from the buggy to the ground, and in the excitement she broke her kneecap. She was conveyed to St. Luke's Hospital where she will have to remain for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins, 3632 Calumet avenue, entertained a number of friends at a musical Monday evening, July 26th, in honor of Miss Constania Brown, of Baltimore, Md., it was a delightful affair and all present spent a pleasant evening. Amon gthe strangers present were Mr. and Mrs. Moral Keelan, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Mrs. Theodora Purnell, Oakland, Calif.; The Misses Moore, Miss Eleora Curtiss, Washington, D. C.; Miss Ross, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. Minnis, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Mr. Tibbs, of Danville, Ky.; Miss Abby Williams, and Miss Pitts, of Washington, D. C., Established ship. Phone Oakland age-99 John J. Dunn COAL WOOD Wholesale and Import Dunbar Inc. Fifty-First St. and Armory Ave. Bent Vance Dorsey's WHITE ROSE Petrolatum For Chapped Hands, Face and Lips. KINGSTON PHARMACY J. S. DORSEY, R. Ph., proprietor 116 1-2 W. 51st. street, near Dearborn, Chicago TELEPHONE GARLAND 302 Our Motto is Purity and Accuracy DR. A. WILBERFORCE WILLIAMS announces the Removal of his office to 3255 State Street, N. E. cor. 33d Street Suite A CHICAGO, IL. Hours 10 to 12 m., 2 to 5, 6:30 to 8:30 YOURSELF AND FRIENDS WILL BE CORDIALLY RECEIVED Phone Aldine 2208 HERE I AM AGAIN IN A SMALL BUSINESS ON A LARGE SCALE Cigars, Tobaccos, Periodicals and Newspapers, Notions, Fine Candies, Toilet Supplies and Laundry Office. W. S. COLE 354 31st St., Chicago Some say that Archimedes made the first wheel clock as early at 200 B. C. Others give credit to Wallingford, who lived so late as the beginning of the fourteenth century. But the most perfect water clocks were, long before the latter period, furnished with wheels, so that the only improvement was the substitution of a solid body to act as a moving weight instead of water. It is not to be wondered at that the application of a weight to clocks as a moving power should attract so little attention, as water and sand were undoubtedly thought more convenient by contemporary writers. The oldest complete clock moved by weights is probably that sent by the sultan of Turkey to Frederick II. in 1232. In the thirteenth century many of the church steeples in Italy were furnished with clocks moved by weights, which struck the hours. Hele of Nuremberg is supposed to have constructed the first watch in 1500, and to him must also be given the credit of the spring clock. The fusee was probably invented in England about the end of the sixteenth century. But it was not until the middle of the seventeenth century that the pendulum was first applied to clocks by Huyghens. Bear Hunting In Brittany. Boar hunting in Brittany is full of exciting incidents, and the boars seldom die unavenged, for, though they are beset by mounted hunters and peasantry on foot armed with guns, the lifeblood of many a hound is drawn before the savage old tusker yields up his life. His dangerous powers of offense cease only with his last gasp. Though the grip of the bulldog, the yelping of the hounds, the din of horns and the cries of the beaters may force him from his lair to seek refuge in flight, that withdrawal may be set down rather to prudence and disgust than to any fear. When at last he is brought to bay, with his back against a rock or a free trunk, he is ready to defy a host. Met in a narrow alley of the forest, neither man nor horse can withstand the avalanche of his onset. Not infrequently the hunter who loves his hounds will feel but little triumph even in the death of many boars if, having begun the season with a large pack, he ends it with a miserable remnant, having left all his best and bravest dogs on the field of battle. Two Ways of Telling It. Once upon a time a Persian king in his sleep dreamed that all of his teeth fell out before him, one by one. He summoned a soothsayer and asked him to interpret the dream. The soothsayer said, "O king, the meaning of thy dream is that thy family and relatives shall die in thy presence, one by one, till all are gone." The king was very angry at that and sent the soothsayer at once to prison. Then he sent for another soothsayer and again asked for an interpretation of the dream. The soothsayer made answer, "O king, the interpretation of thy dream is that thy family and relatives shall die, one by one, and then thyself shall outline them all." With this answer the king showed approval and commanded that a present be given to the interpreter and that he should be sent home with honor. Country Drummer (with cigars)—Pardon me; have you a match? Village Loafer (tentatively)—Yaa, but I hain no segar. Country Drummer—Good! In that case you won't need the match!—Chicago News. Take care of your health. You have no right to become a burden to yourself and perhaps to others. Hall Completion of Mercy Hospital. Afro-American Thrift Shown In Erection of Magnificent Institution at Philadelphia, Which Is Accomplishing Great Good. Woman's Auxiliary Aid In Its Equipment. BY L. M. WRIGHT. The growth of hospitals managed by Negroes is another testimony of the advancement which the race is making. Within a few months possibly one of the largest ventures of its kind in the United States, Mercy hospital of Philadelphia, will be completed. Philadelphia has a larger population of Afro-Americans than any city south of Maspn and Dixon's line except New Orleans, twice as many as any city in Georgia and three times as many as any city in Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida or Texas. Our people in Philadelphia and vicinity number 100,000, and there are among them sixty physicians, surgeons, dentists and pharmacists of African descent. The Mercy hospital was planned to meet the needs of this large and constantly growing population late in 1905, but was not definitely established until April. 1906, when the women's auxiliary to the hospital and school for nurses was started for the purpose of equipping the building, which was about to be secured by the board of managers. In the heart of a great DR. A. B. JACKSON. DR. A. B. JACKSON. city, astir with life of almost every known industry, to obtain a piece of property with outlooks on three streets, with a garden-like space equal in area to a full city lot, widely branching trees within and without the gates, was deemed more than fortunate. To the visitor the light, cheerful aspect of the wards is an attraction; to the patient it means hope, help, a prospect of returning health, a newer and better physical existence. No money was at hand when this institution was first thought of. The members of the board advanced the necessary funds to give them the right to hold the property in the name of the corporation, and by various forms of entertainments, small donations from wellwishers, mostly among our people, money was obtained to furnish wards, nurses' apartments, one bathroom, an office, the clinic, dining room, kitchen and laundry. The hospital proper was opened on the anniversary of the birth of Ahrn MERCY HOSPITAL ham Lincoln, Feb. 12. 1907. As the front door is entered a visitor first sees a long hall, the male ward on the left, which accommodates six patients. The next room is the office, the next a lavatory, which was recently erected for male patients, and the next is the clinic, where outpatients are treated. Beyond the clinic in the order named are the kitchen, dining room and laundry. The female ward occupies the entire front of the house on the second floor. This ward has eight beds. Next comes the private room, which was given in memory of Mrs. Henrietta S. Duterte (who was the first woman undertaker in the United States) by her niece and nephew. The supply closet, lavatory for females, the etherizing and recovery room and the operating room are all of modern design. Owing to the large number of patients soon after opening, the etherizing and recovery room had to be taken as an annex to the female ward. An obstetrical ward, one for children, is not to An obstetrical ward, one for children and one for fever patients are yet to be installed. In considering the imperative needs of this institution sleeping accommodations for nurses, a study and recreation room, a dining room apart from the kitchen and more space for laundry work claim attention. From Feb. 12. 1807, to Jan. 31. 1908, there were 45 gynecological be installed. In considering the imperative needs of this institution sleeping accommodations for nurses, a study and recreation room, a dining room apart from the kitchen and more space for laundry work claim attention. From Feb. 12. 1907, to Jan. 31. 1908, there were 45 gynecological cases, 92 urological, 18 obstetrical, 73 surgical, 99 emergency, 270 medicine, 29 eye and 71 ear, nose, and throat cases treated. Over 250 operations have been performed and 3,000 outpatients treated. All the members of the board of managers are Afro-Americans. Walter P. Hall, president of the institution; John W. Harris, secretary; James Howard, treasurer, and John C. Asbury, solicitor, are leading business men of Philadelphia. In less than three years Mercy hospital has entirely outgrown its contracted quarters. It has been compelled time and again to refuse patients on account of lack of accommodations. The outpatient department has been so crowded at times that the yard had to be used as a waiting room. Larger quarters are imperative, and to this end the management is making an effort to add a new building. Among those who have actively alder Mercy hospital are Hon. John Wanamaker, Dr. Talcott Williams of the Philadelphia Press, Judge John H. Kingssey, Hon. Nathan T. Folwell and other prominent citizens. On the medical staff are Drs. Algeron B. Jackson, E. C. Howard, R. J. Abele, E. T. Hinson, T. C. Jones, G. R. Hilton, J. W. Sutton, W. Ogden, T. G. Coates, G. G. Strickland, J. T. Stanford, A. T. Boyer, J. P. Hudgins, J. L. Boyton, D. J. Phillips, W. H. Warrick, R. D. Cherry, F. H. Pattis, H. L. Gowens, S. C. Boston, R. J. Warrick and S. Cox, D. D. S. REPUBLICAN HYPOCRISY. Its Seeming Triumph Over the Negro Politically Onix Temporary POLITICALLY only temporary. Hon. R. L. Smith of Paris, Tex., for years deputy internal revenue collector, with headquarters in the city above named, and Hon. M. M. Rodgers of Lagrange, Tex., deputy internal revenue collector, with headquarters at Austin, have both been asked to vacate their positions, thus reducing the number of colored men holding federal jobs in Texas outside the postoffice department to one—Hon. Nathaniel Quienten Henderson of Columbus, Tex. He is in the revenue service. Be it remembered that a Republican sits in the White House and is supposed to be guided in matters of appointments in Texas by State Chairman C. A. Lyon, also a Republican, with headquarters at Sherman, Tex. More and more it grows apparent that the latter day Republicanism does not comprehend the colored man. He is not without hope, however. He has his remedy. It is on the inside. Let him look to himself and remember that in all things merit has its reward. The machinations of enemies and the combination of hypocrites cannot change the inexorable laws of fate. As the Negro more nearly and clearly demonstrates to the world his capacity for self government, for the discharging of those functions which mark the upright and intelligent citizen, he will come into his own. The fact that Republican hypocrisy and prejudice have temporarily triumphed over the Negro in the matter of acquiring his political and civil rights does not of necessity constitute a discouraging element. The colored man has but to look to the future and make good. Time is a great leveler and constitutes a factor with which mankind must reckon, and it is possible that this great question of the rights of a race may be settled right.—Dallas Express. PLENTY OF ROOM HIGHER UP Business Men More Conservative—The Prepared Man Gets the Job There are twelve Afro-American letter carriers in the postal service at Muscoeau, Okaia, and two more on the eligible list who will enter the service Oct. 1. This is encouraging. Let our young men and women prepare themselves to fill positions of trust and responsibility both in the government office and in private corporations. Youth counts and persistence wins. More and more business men are becoming less clamish and more conservative, and the person that is prepared to fill important places in the commercial world will get them nine times out of ten now where years ago fitness had little bearing when an Afro-American applied for the position. There is plenty of room higher up. Let us go up with confidence and possess some of the lucrative places. Get them, and then fill them with ability, honesty and sincerity.-Dodson. Civilization and the Negro. Civilization and the Negro. Nobody can guess as yet what is to be the destiny of the descendants of the 10,000,000 Negroes now in the United States. They are, we suppose, by all odds the ablest, most civilized and competent 10,000,000 lot of Negroes in the world. They are all at school in a great school kept somewhat reluctantly by white men. Somehow and some time those Negroes are going to have something like a fair show. Civilization will have a job for them, and it will be not the worst job that they can live by, but the best of which they are capable.-Life. Muscogee to Welcome Business Men. Business men at Muscogee, Okla. are all aglow over the coming of the Texas business men's excursion, which is due to arrive there from Dallas and Fort Worth Aug. 6. The excursionists will be tendered a magnificent reception at the McCullough auditorium on the evening of that day. Colonel Archie V. Jones will deliver the address of welcome. Shrewd Business Man. A large number of Afro-Americans are engaged in the hack and carriage business in connection with the railroad train service at White Plains, N. Y., among whom is George W. Freeman, who meets all trains and gives special attention to the traveling public. His courteous demeanor has made business for him. Easiest Terms to be had in Chicago Loans on first and second Mortgages Fire Insurance placed in any company AGENTS WANTED Can Make From $5.00 to $25.00 a day It is the Best Seller That Has Ever Been Upon the Market A NEW BOOK HAS MADE ITS APPEARANCE "The Industrial History of the Negro Race of the United States" By Giles B. Jackson and D. Webster Davis of Richmond, Va. This book is a novelty. It contains matter concerning the race never before published. It takes up the industrial, social, religious, ethological, domestic, inventive and business advancements of the Negro. 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. GUNTHFRS—June 5th, 13th, July 31st, Sept. 12th. ANSON COLTS—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. PIANOS At the Right Price and Place, This Week's Bargains in New and Seconds One Steinway, just refinished ..... $100.00 One Estey Upright, slightly used ..... $170.00 One Vose & Son's, ebony case, good condition ..... $175.00 One Haines Bros. walnut case, extra good ..... $185.00 One extra fine Upright Fisher..... $250.00 EASY TERMS AND EASY PAYMENTS FRANK L. GALE 3140 STATE STREET An Independent Miller. When Frederick built his famous palace of sans Souci there happened to be a mill that greatly hampered him in the execution of his plans, and he asked the miller for how much he would sell it. The miller replied that for a long series of years his family had owned the mill, which had passed from father to son, and that he would not sell it for any price. The king used every solicitation, offered to build him a mill in a better place and pay him, besides, any sum he might demand, but the obstinate miller still persisted in his determination to preserve the inheritance of his ancestors. Irritated at last by his conduct, the king sent for him and said in an angry tone: "Why do you refuse to sell your mill notwithstanding all the advantages I have offered you?" The miller repeated his reasons. "Do you know," continued the king, "that I could take it without giving you a, penny." "Yes," returned the miller calmly, "if it were not for the chamber of justice at Berlin." The king was so flattered by this answer, which showed that he was incapable of an act of injustice, that he dismissed the miller without further entreaty and changed the plan of his garden. Though a brilliant conversationist, George Meredith had, of course, his silent moods, and he happened to be in one of them at a certain picnic. Next to him sat a lady, herself a good talker, who had been looking forward to this meeting for days and, it may he guessed, preparing for it—in vain. The only sentence that passed his lips was when he reached slightly across her for the salt—"Excuse the picnic stretch."—Manchester Guardian. Branch Office 3517 State Stree WANTED 10.00 to $25.00 a day Ever Been Upon the Market MAKE ITS APPEARANCE "Negro Race of the United States" Webster Davis of Richmond, Va. maint matter concerning the race up the industrial, social, religi- ative and business advancements important features is the origin and why his hair curls. C pages, with about 100 illustra- tion 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 19th and Wentworth Avenue Giants S. June 12th, Aug. 7th and 15th. July 1st and 14th. July 31st, Sept. 12th. August 18th, Aug. 29th, Sept. 19th. August 28th and Sept. 26th. Air Musical Emporium. Phone Went. 215. NOS Week's Bargains in New and Seconds $100.00 $170.00 $175.00 $185.00 $250.00 EASY PAYMENTS L. GALE E STREET A Philosopher's Fable. Arthur Aull is responsible for this one: "Folly, Genius and Common Sense once went walking and came to a stream. Genius, having his head in the clouds, naturally started to wade across, paying no attention to the depth. The waters soon went over his head, and he was drowned. Common Sense hunted for a safe way to get across, and finally he found a foot log. As he got out about the center of the stream the log swayed, and he fell into the water and sank to rise no more. Folly stopped at the bank of the stream to amuse himself by throwing pebbles into the water and watching the waves. He sat upon the moist, cold bank until he caught a cold which developed into pneumonia, of which he soon died. Moral.—It doesn't make much difference, after all, whether you are a genius, a sage or a fool. You'll get it sooner or later anyway."—Exchange. Exception to the Rule "I have a boy in my school of whom I am very fond," said a New York teacher smiling, "but I fear to think what his future may be." "Indeed? Does he evince—er—criminal tendencies?" some grave person who had missed the smile inquired. "Well, I am afraid he may become a writer for funny papers," the teacher suggested tentatively. "You see, I was having a history review one day, and I asked this boy who was Peter the Great. He answered, 'A czar of Russia.'" "And was there more than one Peter the Great?" I asked. "He appeared to ponder for a moment and then replied, 'No, Miss Mary, that was a case in which history didn't re-Pete itself.'"—Judge. 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 4723 Residence W. Moonlister Street Telephone Ashland 284 Office Telephones Central 2869 Automobile 5449 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 815-829 Hooper Block CLARK AND WASHINGTON STS. CHICAGO. Phone Main 4158 NOTARY PUBLIC Phone residence, Gray 5670 ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 708, 171 Washington St. Res. 4856 Langley Av. CHICAGO JOHN E. OWENS ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR] [AT LAW] 309, ABHLANDBLOCK A. D. GASH Attorney of Law, 34-06 In Suite Street, Chicago Suite 696 to 619. Telephone Main 3077. F. A. Rawlins The Modern Embalmer UNDERTAKER AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR When his work is finished you have no displeasure. 4817 State Street CHICAGO Phone Douglas 1530 A Pleasant Summer 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 proscrip- tion. Special prize program every Saturday and Sunday. Admission, 10 cents--one dime LELAND GIANTS' BASE BALL AND AMUSEMENT ASS'N. THE BROAD AX CAN BE FOUND ON SALE AT THE FOLLOWING NEWS STANDS. 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, 281 29th street. Mrs. A. E. Baker, notions, cigars A Human Miss Cowed the Lion. At Cape Town a lion tame: was going through a performance in a cage with a full grown lion lately caught. Suddenly it was seen that the brute was putting the trainer through his paces rather than being put through itself. Softly, crouching and creeping, the big cat edged itself between the thoroughly unnerved man and the door of the den, fixing its victim with two rolling yellow orbs of flaming ferocity and sawing the empty alr with its tufted tail as it crouched preparatory to springing. Many men among the audience, used to the ways of wild beasts, saw and comprehended, but only one man possessed the knowledge and the presence of mind to avert the apparently inevitable. Pursing up his lips as though he were going to whistle, he emitted a hoarse, low, rasping hiss. The beast heard and understood, for the sound was an exact imitation of the noise made by the giant constrictor when its huge body is coiled for the throw that never misses, that never relaxes and that no beast of the field is strong enough to withstand. Again and yet again the raucous sound rasped the stillness, and the angry brute drew back its head, its great eyes grew small and dull, the hackles rose and stiffened on its back, and it cowered, whining, on the floor of the cage. She Was the Champion. A colored woman of generous proportions was on the witness stand, and she made such a good witness for the plaintiff that the attorney for the defense planned to throw "cold water" on what she said by finding fault with her character. "Let me see—you have been arrested, haven't you?" the attorney asked in cross examination. "Now, look a-heah," said the witness, getting angry, "do you think I'm gain" to tell you all my private business? I guess not. "I have the right to know, and you must tell me," the lawyer persisted, and the judge instructed the witness that she would have to answer. "I's 'rested for lickin' my husban'," she said, her eyes flashing. "That so?" said the attorney, with great satisfaction. "What is your husband's name?" She told him. "What is his business?" "He's a prize fightah," she said, and the cross examination abruptly ended amid general merriment—Indianapolis News. Going Some. "Yes, sir." said old man Braggard, "as soon as I see them birds I went into the house and took down the old blunderbuss and pegged at 'em, and, by gorry, I brought down thutty birds to one shot. Can ye beat that?" "Ye-aas," drawned Uncle Si Peavey. "You know Bill Wiggins' frog pould?" "Yes," said old man Braggard. "What of it?" "Waal, I went down there the other night after sundown to shoot a couple of bullfrogs with my old shotgun." said Uncle Si. "There was 5,000 of 'em settled on them there lily pads, and I just lifted that there gun to my shoulder and let her go." "Spose you did," said old man Braggard. "How does that affect my bird story?" "Beats it all holler," retorted Uncle Si. "The minute my gun went off them hull derned 5,000 bullfrogs croaked." -"Harper's Weekly." It is a pittable thing to see a young man whining over his lot in life and excusing indifference and inaction because of hard luck or some cruel fate which has put stumbling blocks in his way. No matter what your environment or what you may be called upon to go through, face life like a man, without whining. Turn your face to the sun, your back to the shadows, and look the world in the face without wincing. Make the most of your situation. See the beauties in it and not the ugly features. This is the way to improve an unfortunate environment—Success Magazine. Old Time Salutations. It was the custom in France in the seventeenth century to kiss a lady when saluting her and continued in common usage in England for a hundred years later. Royal salutations in France required extreme formality. One saluted the bed on entering the royal bedchamble, and in approaching the apartments of the king all head covering, the skullcap of priests included, had to be removed. In saluting queens and princesses one kissed the hem of the robe. One Trouble Less "I have had indigestion all day," complained the man with the bay window to the poet. "Do you ever suffer from indigestion?" "Indigestion is largely due to eating, isn't it?" asked the poet wistfully. "Yes," said the bay windowed man. "No," said the poet, "I never have it."—New York Press. Rubbing It In. "Yes, I was fined $500 for putting coloring matter in artificial butter." "Well, didn't you deserve it?" "Perhaps. But what made me mad was that the judge who imposed the fine had dyeed whiskern."-Cleveland Leader. Cuttina. Lord Chatham said of the members of Lord North's cabinet, "They have brought themselves where ordinary the ability never arrives and nothing but first rate geniuses in incapacity can reach." None is secure from desperation; few from subtlety - Byron. Vulture and Hatter. An odd battle between a California vulture and a rattlesnake was witnessed in the Cocopah mountains of Lower California. It was in the early morning. The big bird had seized the snake behind the head and was struggling upward with its writhing, deadly burden. The snake's captor appeared aware that its victim was dangerous. The burden was heavy, as the reptile was nearly five feet long. The grip of the bird on the snake's body was not of the best. The snake seemed to be squirming from its captor's talons, at least sufficiently to enable it to strike. Its triangular head was seen to recoll and dart at the mass of feathers. It did this once or twice, and then with a shriek the vulture dropped its prey. The bird was probably 500 feet or so above the observers. The astonished men were then treated to a spectacle seldom seen. Few birds but a vulture could accomplish such a feat. The instant the snake escaped from the bird's clutches it dropped earthward like a shot, and like a shot the bird dropped after it, catching it in midair with a grip that caused death. At any rate, the snake ceased to wriggle, and the vulture soared away to a mountain peak to devour its hard earned meal. The Distinguished Guest. Captain Raabe was a man whose name had weight in the French cavalry. He was a tall man, belonging to the middle aged trooper type. With military qualities of the highest kind, he had a singular bearing, a savage sort of misanthropy and a cynical tongue, which stood in the way of promotion. When he was in the Sixth lancers, on garrison duty at Commerce, one of his comrades brought his father to dine with him at the officers' mess, a man of humble position and unpretentiously dressed. Captain Raabe, considering that this guest had not been fity received, gave expression to his opinion, saying that if the executioner of Commerce had come in evening dress he would have had a better reception. The officers demurring, he made no rejoinder, but shortly afterward came to mess with a guest whose dress was irreproachable. Every one lavished attentions on the unknown. When dinner was over Captain Raabe, raising his glass, proposed the health of "the executioner of Commerce." A. Clever Acrobat A diverting anecdote is told in "Annals of the Liverpool Stage" of an unrehearsed episode that occurred at the Hop, a cheap but popular place of entertainment. A troupe of acrobats were engaged, and one of their number gave a "single turn" in which he displayed his skill as a champion weight lifter. Somebody, however, on mischief bent, changed one of the fifty-six pound weights for one made of cardboard. The strong man's vision was impaired by the loss of one eye, but in this instance not unfortunately so. He took the first and second weights, and after having manipulated them he took the third, the one made of cardboard. Realizing in an instant what had been done, he as quickly decided to turn it to his own advantage by throwing three "flipflaps" while holding the dummy weight. He was greeted with a perfect round of applause, and the audience declared it to be the greatest feat they had ever witnessed. Not Built That Way. For the first time the old lady was about to make a railway journey, and when she arrived at the station she did not know what to do. "Young man," she said to a porter, who looked about as old as Methuselah. "can you tell me where I can get my ticket?" "Why, mum," he replied, "you get it at the boking office through the plgeonhole." Being very stout, she looked at the hole in amazement, and then she burst out in a rage: "Go away with you, you old idiot! How can I get through there? I ain't no blessed pigeon!"—London Answers. An Arrangement Approved. "So they have reduced the number of trains that stop at your station?" of trains that stop at your station?" "Yes," answered Mr. Crosslots. "There are only two a day at present—one to take us to town in the morning and one to bring us back at night." "It must be a great disappointment." "Not at all. When we get a servant now she's obliged to stay at least one day."—Exchange. Hard to Choose. "Why can't she make a choice between her suitor?" "Well, one of them is a press agent. His language is very attractive. But the other is a traveling salesman, and he treats her as if she were a big buyer."—Kansas City Journal. Bodily Expressed. Mabel—I don't believe you really meant it when you said you were anxious to hear me sing. Sam-Oh, I assure you I did! You see, I had never heard you sing before—London Pick-Me-Up. A Good Example Father (in a lecturing mood)—You never heard of a man getting into trouble by following a good example. Son (incorrigible)—Yes, sir, I have—the counterfeiter—Boston Transcript. Perambulation. —"I should think Mr. Beetem's debts would keep him walking the floor." "They don't. But they keep a lot of bill collectors walking the streets."—Washington Star. S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place, Chicago Telephone Douglas 1565 GENERAL BANKING nt allowed on Savings Accounts Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year GENERAL BANKING owed on Savings Accounts Vaults, $3.00 per Year GENE BANK 3 per cent allowed Safety Deposit Vault 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT As agent buy and sell Real Estate on condi- dents, including payment of taxes and loca- tion on Chicago Real Estate." Especially Invites the patron Office Phone, Douglas 727 E. JACK FUNERAL 2959-61 STATE Branch: 1310 Bingha Fine Carriages for Hire M. F. L. Plumbing, Gas Sewer 4740 STATE STR Real Estate on commission, manages en- ment of taxes and looking after assessment state." Invites the patronage of Chicago business Douglas 727 Res. Phone, D R. JACKSON GENERAL DIRECTOR -61 STATE ST., CHICAG Ch: 1310 Bingham St., Pittsburg, W ages for Hire to Parties and W F. LYNC ing, Gas Fitting Sewerage STATE STREET, CHIC 727 Res. Phone, Douglas 1856 HACKSON MAL DIRECTOR ESTATE ST., CHICAGO Bingham St., Pittsburg, Pa. For Hire to Parties and Weddings LYNCH , Gas Fitting and Beverage STREET, CHICAGO Asagent bay and sell Rea Estate on commission, manages estates for non-residents, including payment of taxes and looking after assessments. Money to loan on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patronage of Chicago business men. Office Phone, Douglas 727 Res. Phone, Douglas 1856 FUNERAL DIRECTOR 2959-61 STATE ST., CHICAGO Branch: 1310 Bingham St., Pittsburg, Pa. Fine Carriages for Hire to Parties and Weddings M. F. LYNCH Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Sewerage 4740 STATE STREET, CHICAGO TELEPHONE DREXEL 3633 --- lett L. E. ARTLETT & real Estate g, Loans and Insu street L. E. Bartlett BETLETT & SON Real Estate loans and Insurance Chicago J. S. BARTL Real Renting, Loans J. S. BARTLETT & SON Real Estate Renting, Loans and Insurance NOTARY | PUBLIC Telephone||Oakland 1061 Commodore Vanderbilt discovered in James H. Rutter, then in the employ of the Erie railroad, a man he believed the freight department of the Central needed, says the Baltimore News. It is related that some time after he took charge of the Central's traffic office Rutter called on the commodore to submit a plan for improvement. When he had stated the case the president looked at him sharply and asked: "Rutter, what does the New York Central pay you $15,000 a year for?" "The reply was, 'For managing the freight traffic department.' And then the commodore said, "Well, you don't expect me to earn your salary for you, do you?" Rutter went out and carried through his plan on his own judgment. The result was highly satisfactory. Rutter became president of the Central. A man in workman's garb one day called at a local dentist's, and the door was opened by a maid. Workman—Is the gent in that draws teeth? Servant—No, sir, but I expect he will be in shortly. Workman (pausing on doorstep)—Does he give gas? "Yes." "What does he charge?" "One dollar." "What—one dollar! Do you mean to say, miss, a fellow's got to swallow over 1,000 feet of gas to have one tooth pulled out? No fear. I reckon I knows a bit about it, for I work down at the gas works myself. I'll go to another dentist and have it pulled out without gas."—Exchange. change. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS Estimates Given J. S. Bartlett 5126 State Street Up to Snuff. Prompt Attention to Jobbing L. E. Bartlett Not Interested. "I have called," said the book agent, "to see if I can interest you in a little work"— "Young man." snapped the woman who answered the door, "just now I am interested in washing my dishes, dusting, cleaning up after the paper-hanger, making six beds, polishing the hardwood floors, ironing my husband's shirts, getting two more meals today, darning nine pairs of stockings and stringing my sweet peas, and I might say that that's more work than you men ever thought of doing. No; you can't interest me in any more."-Detroit Free Press. Getting an Early Start "Then instead of wasting any more time on arithmetic, geography and such truck I'd better be getting at the hypothetical question, hadn't it?" — Judge. Defying Death. There is no use of reading any more rules about how to live a long time. An old lady 100 years old has eaten New England doughnuts all her life.—Birmingham Age-Herald. The Official Goat. "Your wife doesn't seem to care much for that friend of yours." "No. He's the man I lay the blame on when I'm detained downtown."—Philadelphia Post. Chicago HILLMAN'S 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 OHN J. BRADLE 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 Heated Flat ve Heated EI Stove Heated Flats TO SUIT EVERY MAN'S INCOME I am no Agent. I R You will save many a if you MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL Samuel Richards Telephone Main 2183 (Plea Agent. I Rent only my own F you will save many a weary step when you want a Flat if you first call on me. LOAN ON REAL ESTATE OR PERSONAL PR Richardson, 142 La Salle e Main 2188 CHICAGO Room 1, OT18 B (Please cut this out) 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 2188 CHICAGO Room 1, OT1$ BLOCK (Please cut this out) THE RA Imported and Liquor Cafe i N. E. Corner Fifty-first - American President and Treasure Vice-President MANU Common and 45th and Yards running w with the latest i Output of Winter Yards ..... Output of Summer Yards..... Telephon THE RAILROAD INN Sported and Domestic Wine Liquors & Cigars Cafe in Connection Corner Fifty-first and Armour Avenue, Chicago, American Brick Co. Agent and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLY MANUFATURERS OF Lemon 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 THE RAILROAD INN Imported and Domestic Wines Liquors & Cigars Cafe in Connection N. E. Corner Fifty-first and Armour Avenue, Chicago, Ml. - American Brick Co. President and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER. Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. MANUFATURERS OF Common and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. Telephone Yards 128. THE CONTINENTAL NATIONAL BANK DF CHICAGO ```markdown ``` [of motion] Frank H. Lewis, Prep. Telephone Yards 693 N J. BRADLEY s Always Appreciated ACCORDINGLY only my own Property step when you want a Flat install on me. DATE OR PERSONAL PROPERTY , 142 La Salle Street AGO Room I, OTIS BLOCK (at this out) Phone Oakland 1787. BROAD 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 ved Wolf Dryer. Yards 128. FULL Weight That's a seriously honesty City Weighmasters Certificate PROVES IT QUALITY COUNTS It's the Secret of REAL Saving-Get it In that with the BEST at the cost of the other kind WHOLESAIL RETAIL CHARLES R. PRICE CO MINES ARENT RAIL YARDS CHARLES R. PRICE CO. General Office: 532 W. 43rd BL. Paris 657-851 U.S. CUST. SALE. WEEK. City. Postal Code. Contractor With Each Lead, 2000 Pounds To Each Ton. Lou Solden, Mgr.