The Broad Ax

THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY The National Grand Lodge of the United Brothers of Friendship HELD THEIR LAST SESSIONS AT ST. PAUL MINNESOTA W. A. GAINES AND/HIS FOLLOWERS ROUTED AND CHECKMATED IN THEIR SCHEME OF CAPTURING THE ORGANIZATION ATTORNEY WALTER M. FARMER TRIUMPHENTLY ELECTED NATIONAL GRAND MASTER. FRED'K. L. McGHEE WHO DISLIKES TO PAY HIS HONEST NEWSPAPER BILLS, BROUGHT DISGRACE UPON HIMSELF AND THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMITTEE AT ST. PAUL. THE UNITED BROTHERS OF FRIENDSHIP, WILL OPEN A TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK AT HOUSTON, TEX. IN 1910. Vol. XIV HELD THEIR LAST SESSION W. A. GAINES AND HIS FRIEND CHECKMATED IN THE THE ORGANIZATION. ATTORNEY WALTER M. ELECTED NATIONAL C FRED'K. L. McGHEE WHO DISTRICT NEWSPAPER BILL UPON HIMSELF AND THE LOCAL COMMITTEE THE UNITED BROTHERS OF A TRUST AND SAVING IN 1910. August 1, 2, and 3, 1906, the National Grand Lodge of the United Brothers of Friendship, convined at Lexington, Ky., and it will be recalled that Attorney Walter M. Farmer, and W. A. Gaines, were both candidates for National Grand Master. Mr. Gaines being the National Grand Master at that time, selected W. E. Marshall, one of his tools to serve as chairman and with brute force he carried everything with a high hand and when all the delegates had finished voting Mr. Farmer received 394 votes as against 356 for Mr. Gaines, giving Mr. Farmer 38 majority over him, notwithstanding this fact, Mr. Marshall backed up by his rough-house followers who were ready to shed blood at the drop of the hat, declared that Mr. Gains was elected National Grand Master, and they simply stole that and the other offices by intimidating Mr. Farmer and his friends, who is a man of peace. Up until that time Mr. Gaines had held the office of National Grand Master continually since 1897, and it was claimed that the order had made no advancement during his long administration of its affairs, and as the delegates representing the Grand Lodges of Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Africa, and parts of Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota, had supported Mr. Farmer, they insisted that he should serve as National Grand Master, for be it remembered that there are only fifteen Grand Lodges in the jurisdiction of the National Grand Lodge and that the great majority of them at that time and at the present are on his side. Prior to the recent meeting at St. Paul, a call was issued by both claims to the office of National Grand Master, and when Mr. Farmer, and his friends arrived in the capital city of Minnesota on July 25th, they discovered that Mr. Gaines through the influence of Frederick L. McGhee, who dislikes to pay his honest newspaper bills, and who beat us out of $3.00 as subscription to The Broad Ax, had succeeded in capturing the local committee. Rev. J. R White, had been selected for chairman of the committee, but he was ousted and Mr. McGhee, took charge of the affairs himself. In order to forge ahead of Mr. Farmer, and his followers, Messrs Gaines and McGhee, changed the date for the meeting of the National Grand Lodge and they intended to hold it at two o'clock on Monay, July 26th, and without any delay or ceremony they intended to expell Mr. Farmer and his followers from the National Grand Lodge of the United Brothers of Friendship. But it seems that they had reckoned without their host. For Mr. Farmer and his adherents were a little too sharp for them, and they called a meeting of the National Grand Lodge to meet in the house chamber of the old State capital building, at 8 o'clock Monday morning, and a few minutes after that time the National Grand Lodge was open for business, and its deliberations were interfered with. Within less than one hours time, by Attorney McGhee and Mr. Gaines and their ungentlemanly gang of toughs, who rushed into the hall and broke up the meeting. Then Mr. Farmer adjourned the meeting of the National Grand Lodge to meet in the room of the Women's Relief Corp in the same building, but Mr. McGhee and his crowd of rowdies rushed into that room after he had threatened to spit in the face of an old G. A. R. white gentleman and had attempted to strike Mrs. White, wife of Rev. J. R. White. It seems that he became thoroughly drunk with his own importance and his conduct was most reprehensible and it should forever damn him in the estimation of all good citizens in St. Paul. Again Mr. Farmer was compelled to adjourn the meeting of the National Grand Lodge, and it finally met in the Elks Hall, 126 East Third st., and in winding up its affairs for the past three years, listening to reports read by its various officers which showed that the order was on a solid foundation and after collecting over $2,000 revenue, the following officers were elected for the next three years. Walter M. Farmer, Illinois National Grand Master, P. F. Hill, Tenn., Deputy National Grand Master, B. K. Bruce, Mo., National Grand Secretary, Wm. R. Rhodes, Colorado, Assistant National Grand Secretary, W. F. Bledsoe Texas, National Grand Treasurer. Under the leadership of Walter M. Farmer as National Grand Master, with the states already mentioned at his back, it is freely predicted that the best and most progressive members of the order residing in other states will soon fall in line, for it CHICAGO, AUGUST 7. 1909. WALTER M. FARMER. Lawyer and an all-around good citizen, who was recently elected National Grand Master of the United Brothers of Friendship. upon firm and progressive basis, to extend it into unorganized territories, to establish fraternal insurance for the benefit of its more than one hundred thousand members, in this connection it might be said that Mr. Farmer and his National Grand Lodge are far in the lead over Mr. Gaines and his followers, for they have the membership, the records and the wealth of the order, as proof of this fact its members in Texas last year paid in more than $90,000 and those belonging to the order in Missouri turned in more than $50,000 and in 1910 the United Brothers of Friendship under the masterful guidance of Walter M. Farmer and W. F. Bledsoe, will open a trust and savings bank at Houston, Texas. NEGRO DISFRANCHISEMENT. John W. Rowell, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Vermont, wrote to the recent Negro Conference, held in New York City: "I favor the adoption of some method that will bring before the Supreme Court, in a way that will insure a decision, the question of the constitutionality of the laws of the Southern States disfranchising the Negro, and, if held to be unconstitutional, I favor a reduction of the basis of representation of such State or States, as provided by Section 2, Article 14, of the Federal Constitution, and enforcement of Article 15." "As a very effective bit of practical work, we also urge upon the consideration of the permanent committee appointed by that conference the following out of that plan. "A few thousand dollars spent in thoroughly testing the constitutionality of the Southern laws disfranchising the Negro would do more good than any amount of talk." "A brisk campaign to deprive the Southern States of about half their representation in Congress would cause more consternation among the politicians of the South than any other mode of procedure whatever. "The trouble with most agitation in favor of the Negro is the fact that it rarely gets out of the drawing rooms. "The Ogden parties the editorials in the Evening Post, and pleasant assemblies of noted men will not effect the South, but a little aggressive action to deprive the South of half its political representation would make some noise, and might, besides, lead to the restoration of the constitutional rights of the Negroes.—New York Call. The policy of president Taft toward the Negro is a very injurious one. Whether Mr. Taft so considers it or not. The "Lily Whites" of the South are taking advantage of his statement that Negroes would not be appointed in localities where there is strong opposition and might injure instead of helping the race. The "Lily Whites" in all southern states are magnifying the prejudice and Taft is dancing to their music. We almost feel like saying that Taft is almost as big a failure as a Republican president as was old "Andy" Johnson. He must begin to cease smiling and get serious. This question of displacing thousands of Negroes in Federal offices by "Lily White" Republicans is becoming almost as serious as Roosevelt's lynching of the black warriors. Yet there are some Negroes in this country for a few "tainty" dollars will take the stump in 1912 and support the Taft policy. There was not a single Negro who supported Taft in 1908 but who knew he was a coward at heart and was not doing the things that he really desires to do. But under the party lash for the cursed dollar or a job he murdered his own racial interest. We have hoped that Taft would do something to redeem himself with the 10,000,000 Negroes in this country. But we will be disappointed if the Negro Taft boomers will show us light on this subject—The Baptist Truth, Cairo, Ill. While we know that to do as many white men do, is after the custom of the brute masterclass, it has never before since the surrender at Appomattox had White House encouragement and sanction till now, and as God holds William Howard Taft responsible for the severe ordeal through which the race is going, so should every living Negro, as does the editor of the Pioneer Press. All remember his bold declarations as to the fundamental and eternal legality of the amendments. They were made when the political monk was sick, but he got well after November 3rd last, and devil of a monk is he. In comparing him to Roosevelt—who was bad enough—is like comparing the heights of heaven to the depths of hell—The Pioneer Press, Martinsburg, W. Va. TAFT A FAILURE. PRESIDENT TAFT. United States Senator N. B. Scott of West Virginia ONE OF THE MOST PROMINENT LEADERS OF THE REPUBLICA PARTY PREDICTS THAT JIM CROW CARS WILL SOON BE RUNNING ON THE STREETS OF WASHINGTON, D. C. HE CONTENDS THAT NEGROES IN THAT CITY SHOULD GIVE UP THEIR SEATS TO WHITE WOMEN EVEN IF WHITE MEN REFUSE TO EXTEND THE SAME COURTESY TO COLORED WOMEN Significant indeed were the predictions of United States Senator, N. B. Scott, of West Virginia, recently before the Colored Y. M. C. A., of Washington, D. C. Senator Scott, after protesting that he was a friend of the Colored people, and cliting some of his past records towards them as evidence of this fact, had the following to say with reference to the future traction service of Washington, D. C.: "There is just one point I wish to lay stress upon, as your friend, one who is ready to give your race assistance at any time. I am weighing my words carefully and realize the seriousness of what I say. The young Colored men have got to learn to be more polite in street cars. As old as I am I never fall to get up and give a seat to an elderly Colored woman, but I have seen young Colored men cling to their seats and permit elderly white women to hang onto straps. "It is not sufficient excuse that there are many white men who are not gentlemen enough to give Colored ladies seats. Their bad manenrs will not be accepted by public opinion as an excuse for Colored men to follow their examples. You may mark my words, as one who is in a position to note the trend of public opinion, that unless Colored men learn to show more deference to white women on street cars, that you will find separate cars in Washington City for the two races." The statement of the Senator is too clear and forceful for any to misunderstand. Making such an innovation as it does in the Senator's remarks, it seems as if the Senator has gone out of his usual way, to notify us of what must shortly take place. Because of the high standing of Senator Scott his words are full of omnious foreboding to the Colored citizens of Washington, D. C., and also the entire country. What if there are not already well formulated plans whereby Jim Crow cars will soon be run in the nation's capital, thus securing for all time Federal sanction and recognition of Jim Crowism? Who knows but what the Senator is already making an excuse for the way Republican Senators and Representatives will vote on that measure when it comes up, by indicating that because Negroes don't give up palder seats to white women while white men refuse to thus recognize Colored women that the Republicans will have to vote with Democrats in favor of Jim Crow cars for the District. Of course, Senator Scott is not to blame. We feel assured that he is conscientious in this matter and that he is our friend; but we profess not to see very much reason for Jim Crowism in the suggestion of the Senator. If Jim Crowism meant the protection of womanhood and virtue, No. 44 Senator Scott of West Virginia ENT LEADERS OF THE RE- EDICTS THAT JIM CROW RUNNING ON THE STREETS DES IN THAT CITY SHOULD TO WHITE WOMEN. SE TO EXTEND THE SAME D WOMEN. whether it be white or Colored, we could easily grasp the point. But when it simply means to protect white womanhood, we reply by saying that having the power the whites are going to disgrace the national's capital with Jim Crow cars anyway, in spite of anything that we might do to the contrary. It is probably excusable when the public in general ostracises a race, but when lawmakers turn aside to the same partizan- ship as an excuse of iniquitous legislation, then we utterly fail to see the object and aim of government. No objection is raised to the claim of Senator Scott that Negroes should be more polite on street cars. Would to God that they could be more polite everywhere. But when the Senator uses this as an excuse for legislation that exalts white womanhood indiscriminately at the expense of Colored womanhood, however virtuous and refined, we respectfully dissent. We think that law should be impartial; that it should not exalt one class of the citizenship at the expense of the other. This is the very opposite of law. It places a premium upon color in the one case and offers an incentive to vice and crime in the other. If a seperation is necessary for any reason, and if as Senator Scott would infer that that separation is based on conduct, why not put the respectable of bothe races together, and vice versa, with the bad? Why falsely base your separation on conduct in order to deceive the people, when as a matter of fact you have based it upon color? For good conduct has never so resulted in telling deeds as to have a Colored woman transferred from an unkempt Jim Crow car to a first-class one, in the South. Unless conduct would so operate, then it would mean absolutely nothing for Negroes in the City of Washington, D. C., to give their seats to white women. It does seem to us that sociology should not enter into purely business propositions anyway. We are afraid that the Southern white man (who is the most disloyal man to women) out of his jealousy and prejudice is trying to do too much for white women in the South. We are inclined to think that it is he and not the white woman who creates constant misunderstandings between the races in the South and nation. The white women in the South who know the Negro much better than white men, would be satisfied to allow conditions to remain as they are in Washington; and as they used to be in the South, but for the white man. Very recently an agitation was started in New York for separate cars for women, because so many of them had to stand and were jostled during rush hours. The McAdoo sys. (Continued on page 2.) THE BROADAX PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of democracy, the police, the lawmen, the press, the Indians, the Globe, the News, the Republicans, or anyone else can have their say, as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax 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. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. 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, 1879. Senator Scott on on Jim Crow Cars at Washington, D.C. (Concluded from page 1.) tem went so far as to set apart certain cars exclusively for the use of women. When these had been tested sufficiently they were refused on the ground that women themselves were opposed to them. A similar coincidence would have occurred in the South had white men allowed conditions to remain as they were, and not subsequently shielded themselves behind the petticoats of a so-called outraged womanhood. Why is there so much rape and lynching in the South and murder in the North? Simply because jealous white men, because they have the power within their own hands, want to exploit the virtues of Colored women in the South and the woman of other races in the North, then deny to the males of other races the same right with their women; and in fact keep their own women in a sort of stockade, and prevent them from mating with wohmsoever they elect. Pull down these barriers if you dare, and there will be no more race problem in this country. The human affinity and unity of the human family would so assert themselves there would soon be a homogeneous whole absorbing all heterogeneity. White women would marry black men and white men black women in the South, and Japaneses and Chinese would marry white women in the North. This is the only solution to all race problems—destroy racial identity and recognize the unity of origin of the human family. However, no justification for impolitenes of Negroes in public conveyances is attempted here. We agree with Senator Scott that Negroes are not as polite as they should be. We furthermore believe that the Negro can gain nothing through retaliation. He cannot afford to throw stone for stone. He must not refuse his seat to a white woman, because a white man refuses his to a Colored woman. He has the power, and as irksome as it might be, we must lie low until we get on our feet. All of these discriminations and persecutions should have a two-fold impression and upon our race. First, it should make the Colored woman more steadfast in her character, and especially in her bearing toward white men. Second, it should act as an impetus and incentive to the Negro to get something, and be something. Let the Colored woman be virtuous and true to her own race and let the Negro be economical and we will win after all—The Metropolitan News, New York City, N. Y., July 31, '09. APPOMATTOX CLUB NOTES. The committee in charge of the picnic will make their final report to the Board of Directors at the next meeting and it is intimated that a nice balance over and above expenses will be shown. The club will soon give an open door party to the strangers in the city. The Sunday evening Club meetings have been discontinued until September. William E. Brown, Sergeant-At-Arms of the city council; started on his vacation last Monday, and he will spend the most of it near Benton Harbor, Michigan. "STAY IN YOUR PLACE." Manly Colored Lawyer Wounded and Pursued By Whiles, Driven off Tus- Keegue Grounds Into Hands of Mob By B. T. Washington—Student Who Demanded Respect From White Merchants Ordered Out of the School—Given Only Five Minutes To Leave. Don't Offend White People. Booker's Law For Colored. (From Birmingham. Ala., News, July, 109.) A prominent banker of Tuskegee told me of an incident that happened there two or three years ago. There was a Negro lawyer that had been admitted to the Alabama bar, who was very impudent and offensive to the white people of the community and they invited him to leave, but he refused to go. "When the committee went to his home," the banker said, "he offered to fight and was shot in the leg. He got in his buggy and drove to the home of Booker T. Washington to get consolation, but Washington told him that he had no use for a black man that could not command the respect and good will of the white men, and that he could receive no sympathy from him and that he did not want him to tarry long on his premises—for him to MOVE ON." "Stay In Your Place." A few years after, there was a student at Washington's school that wrote an insolent letter to a white merchant in Tuskegee that might have caused trouble, but Washington got hold of it and told the boy that he would give him FIVE MINUTES to get off his premises. His whole desire seems to be to teach the Colored youth to stay in his place, to live by honest toll and deport himself so that he will command the respect of the white man. PROF. AND MRS. EMANUEL, ENTERTAINED AT AN EIGHT COURSE DINNER PARTY IN HONOR OF MRS. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Prof. and Mrs Wm. Emanuel, entertained thirteen guests Monday evening, August 2nd, at an eight course dinner party in honor of Mrs. Booker T. Washington, which proved to be the social event of the season. Their three story palatial home at 6352 Rhodes Avenue, was beautifully decorated with palms, madden-hair-fern and la france roses and brilliantly lighted for the occasion. The artistic decoration and table service was under the supervision of Mrs. Anna Pondor. White and pink were the colors. Each guests' place at the table was designated by a hand painted card with the portrait of a woman's head representing the four seasons of the year and the gibson girl. An Italian orchestra played all evening which added to the grandeur of the affair. Mrs. Washington, was the recipient of a miniature silver loving cup, a gift of the host and hostess. Those present were: Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Mrs. Moral Keelan, of Denver, Colorado; Dr. and Mrs. George C. Hall, Mrs. Mary A. Williams, Mrs. Mamle Smith, Mrs. Harry Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Julius N. Avendorph Harrison, Floyd and Prof. and Mrs. Wm. Emanuel. CHATEAU GARDEN NOTE.S As usual a large crowd visited the Chateau last week and on Sunday ever, at 9:30 p. m., every seat in the Garden and balconies were taken. Jerry Mills and his vaudeville Company were at their best in their latest songs and dances. Everybody reported a good time. You must come early to get a seat. Rain or shine the Chateau is open to its patrons. The rink is always cool for roller skating. Good music in the parlors. Dancing free. The coolest place in Chicago on a real warm evening is the Chateau Garden. Visit it tonight. After the game Saturday between the Leland Giants and Logan Squares and Sunday between the Leland Giants and Milwaukee White Sox visit the Chateau and dine with us The friends and fans of the Leland Giants are glad to see the familiar faces of Rube Foster, the manager and Robbie Winston, the Giants' left fielder among them again. Joseph Hall, an untrained elderly Afro-American of Cambridge, Mass., has perfected, so noted experts say, the only working model engine in the world guaranteed to run ninety miles an hour. The making of brick without straw by the Israelites pales in comparison against the accomplishments of Negro freedom without training.-Informer. MOB CHASES A MINISTER WHO SHOOK NEGROE'S HAND. Former Ohio Pastor Has Stormy Time in Mississippi and Is Glad to Get Back North. Cincinnati, O., Aug. 4.—Because he shook hands with the Negro presiding elder of a Colored Methodist Episcopal conference in Ethel, Miss., the Rev. Frank R. English, former pastor of the Finley Methodist Episcopal church here and recently appointed to the presidency of Rust university in Mississippi, was chased by infuriated citizens of that place, and has returned home. The minister went to Ethel recently to look over property there, and while in the city was asked by the elder to attend the conference. When he came out of the meeting a crowd of whites chased him with clubs to the railway station and allowed him until train time to get out. NEWLY DECORATED AND STRICTLY MODERN FIVE ROOM FLAT FOR RENT. A nice newly-decorated and strictly modern five room lower flat for rent, elegant china cabinet in dining room, french plate console in the parlor, and gas, grate, white porcelain bath tub, and marble top wash stand in the bath room; for further information call at 5027 Armour ave. CHIPS Mr. Harry C. Thompson of Erie, Penna., was in the city last week. Major John R. Lynch, U. S. A., is the guest of Mrs. C. W. Miller, 7114 Champlain Ave., this week. J. W. Jenkins, 6644 Evans ave., is spending his vacation at French Lick Springs. Dr. Wm. Darnell, formerly of Chicago, but now of Tuskegee Alabama, is in the city visiting friends. Mr. A. A. Wells, returned home after an extended trip through the west, including Seattle, Wash. Mr. Lee Tobin, of Mobile, Alabama is in the city for an indenflite stay as the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Alex Manning, 5135 Lake avenue. W. D. Jones of Indianapolis, Ind., is visiting his sister Mrs. Burnham, 2302 Dearborn street, who has been quite ill for some time. Mrs. Lottie Williams returned to her home in New York, Wednesday, after a three weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. Carrie Tyler Sreves. Miss Blanche Dore and Miss Beatric Goff of St. Louis, Mo., are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crum, 3637 Dearborn 'St. Provident Hospital will realize about two thousand dollars from the Ball games played for her benefit, Thursday afternoon. W. D. Neighbors, the successful real estate man 95 Washington street; leaves Sunday morning for Detroit, Michigan; where he will spend one week. Miss Anna Dawson of Willoughby, Ohio who has been the guest of Miss Elizabeth Johnston, 3443 Wabash ave., will return to her home Sunday. Dr. Henry C. Cress, memorial services will be held 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, August 8th at Bethel Church. William Harrah, the official stenographer in the city council committee rooms; returned home Monday from a pleasant visit to his old home, Effingham, Illinois. Miss Elizabeth Johnston, 3443 Wabash ave., and Miss Luifu Settles, 3530 Wabash ave., will leave Saturday for St. Paul, Minn., to be the guests of Miss Harriet Loomis of that city. W. R. Sobers, our leading tailor and society man, seems to have opened the season by entertaining the visitors in his favorite way, driving through the parks and boulevards with a high stepping span of horses. Mrs. Julius N. Avendorph, and sons will leave the city Saturday night for two weeks visit to her old homestead, Marquette, Michigan, as the guest of Mrs. Alex. LaValle. Attorney Timothy J. Fell, has recently moved his law office from the 13th floor of the Chamber of Commerce Building to suite 902 same building and his law offices are elegantly appointed in every way. Mr. Adolph Howien, president of the Western Veneer Company, 94 and 96 West Adams street, corner of Jefferson; is proving himself to be, one among the many successful business men in Chicago. Mrs. J. J. Manley, the well known "Flower girl, who has for a long time resided at 2053 State street, has removed to 3007 Dearborn street, where she will be pleased to receive her many friends, Phone Douglas, 1860. Mrs. John A. Kirk, wife of Prof. Jno. A. Kirk, A. M., and principal of the Normal Department of Paul Quinn College, Waco, Tex., is visiting her friend Mrs. George T. Kersey, 6908 Cornell ave. Misses Ernestine and Ethel Brent-two of Washington, D. C.'s popular young school teachers, cousins of Dr. Claude Bell are the guests of Mrs. Gertrude Hancock Carter and Daughter, Miss Connie, 3424 Dearborn st. Mrs. Booker T. Washington was tendered an informal luncheon at the Hull House, last Tuesday afternoon. Later as the guest of Judge Pinckey of the Juvenile Court. She sat upon the bench and witnessed the proceedings of the court. The members of Quinn Chapel, presented a beautiful bouquet of flowers to Mrs. Deborah Pritchard, mother of Mrs. Sadie Hart, 4841 Armour ave. The bouquet was the largest and most tassefully arranged ever seen, and it filled Mrs. Pritchard's heart with joy to be remembered in this way. Prof. Holder who is prominently connected with the public schools of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Young, 3949 Dearborn street, Prof. Holder, is still single, a property holder and he will make a good catch, for some nice young lady who wants to get a fine husband. Miss Belle Scott, and her sister, Adie of Kansas City, Mo., are spending their vacation in the city. They are the guests of Mrs. Sadie Hart, 4841 Armour ave. Miss Scott is one of the popular school teachers of Kansas City, and she and her sister are delighted with Chicago and its people. Master Ottawa and Junlus Henley, two bright young lads of Sedalia, Mo. have been the guests of their aunts, Mrs. Lillian Woods, 5032 Armour ave., Mrs. Kate Hamlet, 5036 Armour and Mrs. Jennie Scott, 5027 Dearborn street. They departed for their home this week much delighted with Chicago and its wonderful sights. After spending ten days as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. George C. Hall, 3249 Wabash Ave., Mrs. Booker T. Washington, left Wednesday afternoon for East Aurora, New York, where she addressed a large audience of the "Roycrofters," of literary fame. Mrs. Washington will return to Chicago, sometime in September enroute to Seattle, Washington. The Girls Literary Club, of which Mrs. C. E. Bentley, is directorex held its annual picnic at Washington Park Thursday afternoon July 29th, and notwithstanding the inclement weather all present had a delightful time. The mothers of the girls who represent this club is very proud of it, as it is one of the finest of its kind in the country; and it takes a gilt-edge recommendation to become a member. In honor of Major John R. Lynch, Paymaster of the United States Army, Mr. Alex. L. Green, entertained the following named ladies and gentlemen in a box party at the White Sox Ball Park, Thursday afternoon. Mesdames, C. E. Williamson, Bert Barnett, E. B. F. Miller , of Mound Bayou, Miss., N. O. Nixon, C. W. Miller, J. D Green, and Miss Lonia Miller. Messers, W. A. and Chas. Covington of Glencoe, Ill., Noah D. Thompson, W. O. Nixon and Wm. Wharton. Last Sunday, Mr. Jesse Binga, the successful banker and real estate broker, corner State street and 36th place; got out his big red auto, and in it seated Mrs. Booker T. Washington, and Dr. and Mrs. George C. Hall, and they journeyed to Harvey, III, in 40 minutes by the watch. They visited the Amanda Smith Home and Mrs. Washington. Dr. Hall and Mr. Binga, all spoke words of sound advice and encouragement to the boys and girls in the home. After being served with a fine lunch by Amanda Smith, they wended their way back to the city, and the trip was greatly enjoyed by the guests of Mr. Binga. On Thursday, August 5th, the biggest baseball event of the season, a double header. At 2 p. m. the Leeland Giants with the great and only (Rubs) Foster in the box lined up against the all star Gunthers. At 3:30 p. m. they meet in battle royal the invincible Cuban Stars with Mendez of no hit, no run fame, in the box. The game was played on the grounds of the "White Sox," 39th and Wentworth ave., for the benefit of Provident Hospital, an institution truly worthy of support. About 3,000 persons attended the games. There were many box parties of beautiful women and handsome men, in gala attire, who cheered every move of the players. Mrs. Josiah S. Tandy, assisted by her sister in law, Mrs. John W. Brewer, entertained at her home, 5145 Grove Ave., at 10 o'clock breakfast last Friday morning, July 30th, in honor of Mrs. Booker T. Washington. The dining room decorations were red and yellow; after partaking of a fine breakfast, the ladies spent a social hour of music and chat until called away by their other engagements. Those present were Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Mrs. George C. Hall, Miss Georgine Harris, of Baltimore; Mrs. Moses H. Jackson, Mrs. Jacob D. Thompson, Mrs. Joseph C. Wicliffe, Mrs. John R. Marshall, Mrs. Henry B. Sloan, Miss Mary Jones, Miss Anna Jones, Mrs. Samuel I. Lee, Mrs. Elnora Curtis, Mrs. George Shelton, Mrs. Josie Settle-Anderson, Mrs. Adolphus C. Harris, and Mrs. Joseph A. Kelley. Mrs. George J. Gant and Mrs. Arthur J. Wethington called to meet the guest of honor. True curiosity is shown by performing without witness what one might be capable of doing before all the world. -La Rochefoucauld EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES South's Duty to Make His Freedom a Blessing, Save Dr. J. W. Lee. Blessing, Says Dr. J. W. Lee. Equal industrial opportunities for the Negro was the keynote of an educational mass meeting which was held in Big Bethel church under the auspices of the industrial department of Morris Brown college, Atlanta, Ga., July 19. The audience of more than 1,500 Negroes was interspersed with many prominent white citizens of Atlanta. A white man presided-Dr. James W. Lee, pastor of Trinity Methodist church. The principal address was delivered by Dr. Lee. His talk was optimistic, and, while deploring the recent effort to oust the Negro firemen on the Georgia railroad, he felt that an era of better feeling between the two races was dawning which augured for the betterment of the south generally. "The custom has been in the north," said Dr. Lee. "to permit the Negro equality in the church, in the school, in the theater, in the railroad coach, but no equality in the shop, the foundry or in the department of bricklaying or carpentry. The south has been disposed to offer him equality where his rations are involved. Our northern friends say you can do whatever the white folks do at the top of society, but you can do nothing they do at the bottom. The southern people say to the Negro—you can work along with the white folks in the realm of industry and thus make for yourselves the means to enable you to create a top for yourselves by your own efforts and among your own people. The ideas which prevailed in the north concerning the Negro industrial equality should not be permitted to make a practical expression for themselves in the south. It is generally conceded that the north did a good thing for the Negro in setting him free, and now it is the turn of the south to do a better thing for him by giving him work, so that his freedom shall not be a curse, but a blessing." GRAND REUNION OF ELKS. The Two Factions Have Decided to Bury Grievances at Detroit. No event in secret societies among Afro-Americans this summer has aroused more interest and hopeful expectation than the forthcoming annual convention of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World which is to be held at Detroit, Mich., the second week in August. The Afro-American lodges of the order in the United States were founded by B. F. Howard about ten years ago. Since that time subordinate lodges have sprung up in nearly all sections of the country, and in the main they have been wonderfully successful. A split in the order occurred at the annual lodge session which was held in Washington in 1905, which caused a temporary setback in its numerical and financial growth. One faction was led by Founder Howard, the other by leading members of lodges, in New York, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Jersey City, N. J. Both factions are now seeking a reconciliation and have decided to bury the hatchet of contention at the Detroit meeting and have a general reunion. Members of the order in Detroit are jubilant at the prospect of once more having the full strength of the organization in line to help in the consumption of very important matters which will not only be helpful to them as a secret order, but to the race generally. We are glad to see our men take this step in the right direction, for we cannot as a race afford to be divided along my line which will tend to decrease our strength and influence while the great battle for the full recognition of our civil and political rights is being waged. Children Hear Story of Lilies. Rosebud Nursery Department of the True Reformers of Brooklyn Division Celebrates Fifth Anniversary—Children Liberal In Their Contributions For Old Folks' Home. By N. B. DODSON. The recent celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Rosebud nursery department of the Brooklyn (N. Y.) division of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, which was held in the Bethany Baptist church, was one of the most interesting events among children since the annual Sunday school parade. The audience numbered about 500 persons, about 200 of whom were children of the Rosebud nursery, all dressed in white and wearing red, white and blue regalia, and they presented a picturesque appearance. The lady managers of the board, fifteen in number, were also attired in white. The annual address to the children was delivered by the Rev. Holland Powell, D. D., pastor of the church. From the parable of the illies the speaker drew many beautiful and at illustrations, which were readily [Picture of a man with a bald head and a serious expression, wearing a military uniform with a badge on his chest.] MRS. MILDRED WILLIAMS. grasped by the children, who followed his line of thought throughout the discourse. A delegation of young misses from the Rosebud at Roseville, Staten Island, sang some of their choice selections, and Miss Maria L. Burwell, messenger of Progressive Union Fountain. No. 754, read the annual report of the board, which showed an increase in membership and finance. Chief James H. Crawley made a brief address, and then the children brought forward their contributions for the Old Folks' home, which amounted to $14. The work under the leadership of Mrs. S. A. Crawley, president of the Rosebud board and secretary of the division, has been kept up in interest and results with much satisfaction. Mrs. Crawley is surrounded with an excellent corps of women, who, like herself, have made many sacrifices for the good of the children and the advancement of the order. Among those who have done yeoman service in all departments of the work is Mrs. Mildred Williams, messenger of Kings County Fountain, No. 652. At the 1908 reunion of the division Mrs. Williams led all the fountains in raising money for the Old Folks' home, which is untainted by the Grand Fountain seven miles from Richmond, Va., and was awarded a beautiful banner for her fountain. There are twelve Rosebud Fountains in the division, and during the fiscal year which ends Aug. 15 about 125 Rosebud policies have been issued. The senior department has over a hundred class members, whose policies range from $200 to $1,000. The messengers, officers of the subordinate fountains and the passed officers' council constitute the chief and secretary's official cabinet. The annual trolley outing of the division will be held at Jamaica. N. Y., Aug. 5. THEY HELD THEIR OWN. Young Afro-Americans Who Passed Successful Examination In Dentistry. At the recent meeting of the North Carolina state dental board at Raleigh there were thirty-eight applicants to take the examination. Of this number five were Afro-Americans, fresh from college. The results of the examination, which were only made public a few days ago, are the following: Twenty-nine white men passed, and five failed. All five of the Afro-Americans passed and their names are as follows: Dr. Alexander Rifvera, Durham, N. C.; Dr. E. R. Dudley, Newbern, N. C.; Dr. Thomas Watkins, Cambridge, Mass. These three young men are graduates of Howard university, Washington. The Meharry Dental school men are: Dr. A. S. Hunter, Durham, N. C., and Dr. C. A. Dunston, Raleigh, N. C. The success of these young men should inspire others who are preparing for the various professions. Actions More Powerful Than Words. President Taft's avowed southern policy seems to be peace at any price. His actions in regard to matters affecting the rights of the Negro are contradictory to his public utterances, and the race is fast losing faith in him. While the Georgia railroad strike was going on and Negroes were being driven from their work he had the nerve to tell Howard university students that the best of feeling existed between the races at the south. published by Pioneer Grindmill apparel John J. Dunn COAL WOOD Waltonville and Raspberry Downtown Inc. Fifty-Five Street St. and Adams Ave. Rent Wanted Dorsey's WHITE ROSE Petrolatum For Chapped - Mande, Face and Lips. KINGSTON PHARMACY J. S. DORSEY, R. Ph., proprietor 116 1-2 W. 51st. Street. near Dearborn, Chicago TELEPHONE OAKLAND 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, ILL. 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, Tobacco, Periodicals and Newspapers, Notions, Fine Candies, Toilet Supplies and Laundry Office. W. S. COLE 354 31st St., Chicago First Wheel Clock. First Wheel Clock 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 unawarded, 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 tree 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 thou myself shalt outlive 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 Loufet (tenuatively)—Fass, but I can't no sagan. 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 Birdseye View Of Men of Note. Birdseye View Of Men of Note. The Ministry Cited as Being the Foundation of Race Leadership—Men of Rare Achievements Named—Career of Dr. Shaw, Who Believes In an Educated Ministry. By FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON. Those who have written or attempted to write the history of the Negro race in America without giving due credit to the part which its ministry has taken in its remarkable rise from obscurity to prominence will find their work incomplete. This is true because during the period of slavery, when we had few if any business or professional men, the minister or exhorter among us was considered our leader. The same is true in the main today with the masses of the race. But supplementing religious leadership now we have capable business and professional men, who are giving the race representation of a higher type—men who are prepared to meet other men in the higher walks of life upon a common level. This is one of the distinct results of the advancement which the race has thus far made. However, the unlettered leader of former days, whether preacher or layman, rendered valuable service to the race, and there were many strong, brave men among them whose achievements were a blessing. The accomplishments of men like Richard Allen, founder of African Methodism; Varick, the founder of the A. M. E. Zion church; Henry Highland Garnett, William R. Ward, Bishop D. A. Payne, Harvey Johnson, J. W. E. Bowen, W. Bishop Johnson, the late William T Dixon, J. Albert Johnson, Booker T. Washington, W. T. Vernon, Bishop W. B. Derrick and a long list of others, some living and some dead, should give encouragement, inspiration and hope to those men who are now giving the best of their lives for the uplift of the race. Rev. Dr. Daniel W. Shaw, pastor of the Centennial Methodist church at 1 REV. DR. DANIEL W. SHAW. Baltimore, is among those who have enjoyed exceptional educational advantages, and he is doing an admirable work in his chosen field. Dr. Shaw is a native of Louisiana and was educated at Baldwin university and at Berea college, graduating from the latter institution in 1883. He has held successful charges at Oberlin and Cleveland, O., and Lynchburg, Va. As a temperance advocate Dr. Shaw has wielded a powerful influence. This was thoroughly demonstrated during his stay in Lynchburg, where he took part in the movement which resulted in the overthrow of the saloons in that city. He was also instrumental in having the full high school course of study restored in the public schools of Lynchburg. Dr. Shaw believes in an educated ministry and urges all who aspire to the ministry to thoroughly equip themselves for their chosen work before entering upon it. The problems which confront us as ministers-and leaders of our people require the broadest culture, common sense and moral character which should be beyond question. Home For Aged Clubwomen The effort which is being made by the Nebraska State Federation of Afro-American Women's Clubs to raise means with which to establish a home for the aged members near Omaha is meeting with success. The plan which has already been outlined is to secure dollar subscriptions from 1,000 Afro-American women in Nebraska. If this is accomplished two and a half acres of ground near Benson on which an option has been secured will be purchased at $000. The home is to cost about $3,000, and the money will be raised by donations. Mrs. Elizabeth C. Carter, president of the National Federation of Women's Clubs, was recently entertained by the local club at Lincoln. What Freedom Has Wrought. Joseph Hall, an untrained elderly Afro-American of Cambridge, Mass., has perfected, so noted experts say, the only working model engine in the world guaranteed to run ninety miles an hour. The making of brick without straw by the armies pales in comparison against the accomplishments of Negro freedom without training.—Informer. THRIFTY SECRET ORDER. Royal Knights of King David a Strong Financial Institution. By GEORGE F. KING. The twenty-sixth annual session of the state grand lodge, No. 1, of the Royal Knights of King David, which was held at Wilmington, N. C., from July 20 to 22. inclusive, was largely attended and proved from actual results to be one of the most successful in the history of that time honored order. Professor W. G. Pearson of Durham, N. C., called the convention to order and in an eloquent address presented State Grand Master James L. Pearson, who presided over the session. The welcome address on be PROFESSOR W. G. PEARSON. half of the city was delivered by the mayor. The speeches of Professors John Merrick and W. G. Pearson were timely, and as they told of the progress of the order and the achievements of the Negro in business as well as in secret and benevolent organizations enthusiasm ran high. A spectacular feature of the convention was the annual parade, which was witnessed by hundreds. It was the finest and most picturesque affair seen in Wilmington among our people for many years. Since the inception of the organization it has paid its members over $75,000 and now has assets of $15,000 and no liabilities. The building and loan department is rendering valuable assistance to its members and is stimulating them to purchase homes. Professor W. G. Pearson has made this organization a factor in the uplift of the race in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, where the society has met the requirements of the state law by depositing $5,000 with the state for the protection of its members. The reports of the officers showed a healthy growth of the order. IN THE SPORTING WORLD. Negro Ball Players Doing Good Work. Career of Sol White. Sol White, the dean of Negro baseball managers, is as happy as the days are long. The "old master's" happiness is due to the fact that he has a strong team in the Quaker Giants, and, above all, the team has secured a lease on the Camden (N. J.) league park as its home grounds. Although there have been made several underhanded attempts to stop Captain White in his efforts to secure a good team and to book dates, yet he has succeeded in overcoming the opposition and now has not only a good team but many dates. Under the management of White the Quaker Giants as reorganized will make a strong bid for the championship of the season. Recently the team has been playing against some of the strongest Negro teams and has been winning right along, and there has been a notable improvement in the work of the men. Captain White enjoys the reputation of being the only professional Negro player who is a college graduate, having been educated at Wilberforce university, which is the oldest institution in America for the education of Afro-Americans. Among the men who constitute the Quaker Giants' force are: Brown, left field; Hill, second base; Barber, third base; Carter, right field; Grant, shortstop; Shorts, catcher; Johnson, center field or pitcher; Hyman, pitcher; Govens, substitute; Jones, pitcher; Swicket, pitcher. With the members of the team are some of the fastest base runners among Negro players, while the batting average of most of the men will compare favorably with that of any other team. Vacation For Woman's Auxiliary. The last meeting for the summer of the Woman's auxiliary to the Provident Hospital association at Brooklyn, N. Y., was held a few days ago at the home of Dr. and Mrs. James G. Trimble. The report of the treasurer, Mrs. Rosa Williams, showed that the association has a fund of about $00 and a membership of about twenty-five. Mrs. M. J. Roane presided, and Mrs. James G. Trimble recorded. On motion it was decided that monthly meetings will be suspended until October. Miss Hunt an Honor Graduate. At the graduating exercises of the Wadleigh Grammar school at Winchester, Mass., which were recently held, there were eighty-six graduates. Of that number two were Afro-Americans, Misses Gladys May Brooks and Sarah E. W. Hunt. There were twenty-two honor graduates, Miss Hunt being one of the number. Easiest Terms to be had in Chicago Loans on first and second Mortgages Fire Insurance placed in any company AGENTS WANTED 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 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, 29th and Sept. 26th. After the Game Visit the Open Air Musical Emporium. 5324 State Street. Phone Went 215. PIANOS ALL KINDS OF NEW AND SECOND HAND PIANOS ON EASY PAYMENTS THIS MONTH . . . Call Before You Buy . . . Local Branch Agent for Bissell, Cowen Co. 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—"Because the glistle stretch," Manchester Guaglian. Branch Office 3517 State Stree WANTED 2.00 to $25.00 a day Ever Been Upon the Market MADE ITS APPEARANCE "Negro Race of the United States" Webster Davis of Richmond, Va. Contains matter concerning the race up the industrial, social, religi- cative and business advancements important features is the origin and why his hair curls. C pages, with about 100 illus- tractions within the reach of all at $1.00 bound and $2.50, half morocco. made with agents. 10,000 are required. For terms write to Giles B. Richmond, Va. Parties desiring to home office can send the price Hill, Treasurer, 602 N. 2nd St., Arra. ALL 1909 19th and Wentworth Avenue Giants June 12th, Aug. 7th and 15th. July 1st and 14th. July 31st, 8th, 12th. 18th, Aug. 29th, 8th, 19th. 28th and 8th, 26th. Air Musical Emporium. Phone Went. 215. INOS Y AND SECOND HAND PAYMENTS THIS MONTH See You Buy . . . For Bissell, Cowen Co. EASY PAYMENTS L. GALE TE 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 smilingly, "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 scar 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 Broadhouse NW Moonhill Place Telephone Ashland 386 Office Telephones Central 2309 Automatic 5849 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 385-320 Reeper Block CHARK AND WASHINGTON ST. CHICAGO. Phone Main 4153 NOTARY PUBLIC Phone residence, Gray 5670 Walter M. 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Martin, maker of fine cigars, and news stand, 342 31st street, near Stata. 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 and news stand, 419 36th street. B. Davis, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 3539 State street. H. D. Burt, cigars, notions and news stand, 2639 State street. R. A. Jones news stand and barber shop, 4537 State street. L. W. Washington, Chicago Beach Hotel, Hyde Park. Flight of the Spirit. A case recorded by Plutarch would seem to support the theory that during periods of protracted insensibility the spirit of the sleeper, freed from the body, wanders away to realms and scenes not conceivable by the ordinary senses. A man named Thespius, he tells us, fell from a great height and was picked up to all appearances dead. There were no external wounds about him, but the physicians were satisfied of the fact of the decease. Arrangements were made for his burial, but on the third day after his fall he revived, much to the consternation of his friends. In a short time it became quite evident that the whole tenor of the man's life had changed. Previously his character was that of a reprobate and a vicious man, but after his insensibility he ever followed after virtue. On being asked the reason of the change, Thespius related that during his long sleep his spirit had been liberated from his body and had soared away to a strange land, where it had joined a whole company of other spirits. His past life was disclosed to him in all its hideousness, and the glorious capabilities which were before him were revealed in such a manner as to make him ambitious of attaining them. The Hearts of Sam Houston The Hearts of Sam Houston. In the "Memoirs of a Senate Page" Christian F. Eckloff recalls the years just prior to the outbreak of the civil war, when Sumner, Wade, Douglas, Hamlin, Houston, John P. Hale, Breckinridge, Thomas and Jefferson Davis were debating the great questions upon which the north and south were at variance. They were an imposing body of men, mostly clad in black broadcloth and wearing high silk hats. But there was one senator who refused to be dignified—Senator Houston of Texas. "Day after day," says Mr. Eckloff. "during spare moments he sat there in his seat carving hearts out of soft pine wood. They were pieces about the size of the hand. When he had completed one of these works of art he would summon a page and, pointing toward some fair spectator in the gallery, would say, 'Give this to that lady up there with General Sam Houston's compliments.'" Mr. Eckiol remembers Houston as one of the gentlest and kindest of men. Sock and Buskin. In the early ages theatrical performers disguised their faces with wine lees or a rude pigment. Aeschylus, the famous tragic poet, introduced masks, which were of various kinds, expressing every age, country, condition and complexion. All were constructed with the greatest nicety and precision. The dresses were also adapted to the characters assumed by the actors. What was known as the buskin was a hunting boot. Those worn by tragedians had soles three inches thick, composed of layers of cork, and were laced up in front as high as the calf. Sandals were also worn, and many of these had thick cork soles. The colors of the foot coverings were various, red being the favorite hue for warriors and purple for other characters. Slaves wore a low shoe bearing the name of sock, which was also the ordinary footwear of comedians. From this circumstance arose the well known phrase of "sock and buskin," so generally associated with the drama. Animals With Pockets. Did you ever think what a curious thing it is that some animals have pockets—great, roomy, fur lined vest pockets, big enough to carry a family of little ones about in? Many of the animals native to Australia and Tasmania have these convenient pockets, and so has the possum, a common animal in our southern states. The kangaroo is the largest of this species. Full grown kangaroos go sixteen feet at a jump, and so when going on a long journey or running from hunters think what a comfort it must be to Mother Kangaroo to know that her babies are sung and safe in her pocket!—Exchange. Secret Ink A simple expedient when one wishes to confide his secrets to paper and yet keep them is to use ordinary rice water instead of ink. It cannot be seen when dry, but turns blue when iodine is applied to it. If it be desired to make perfectly sure of the destruction of the contents of the letter after it has been read the purpose may be accomplished by writing it with a solution of iodide of starch in water. A few days later the script will have disappeared. So Easy. Gavin—There's one thing I like about Jones' shop, you can order your goods through the telephone and after a short wait have them delivered. Bailey—That is just what I don't like. Gavin—What? Bailey—The short weight—New York Journal. Reason Enough. Critic (as the composer plays his last piece)—Very fine indeed. But what is that passage which makes the cold chills run down the back? Composer—That is where the wanderer has the hotel bill brought to him.—Fliegende Blatter. Don't Mention It. Sapphedd—You saved me from being killed by that auto. I owe my life to you. How shall I ever repay you? Stouten—Young man, don't let trifling debts like that worry you!—New York Life. Sufficient Reason. Chum—Why don't you assert your authority as head of the family and take matters in your own hands? Head of the House (mournfully)—My wife won't let me.—Ralfinore American. To the landman the sea must always possess dangers that to the sailor appear only as casual phenomena upon which to exercise his skill. The prayer book has a special petition for the safety of those who go down to the sea in ships, and every one who ventures to leave the shore goes forth with a consciousness of awe at his own daring. Yet in the intricate complexity of modern civilization safety on land and safety at sea have walked by no means with equal step. Every morning brings us some story of death or accident on land, while the great passenger ships come and go in monotonous regularity, bringing no reports more stirring than those of high seas that have kept them from making new records. With the present madness for speed and its attendant recklessness our streets demand constant alertness if one would cross them with safety. Speed at sea has come through larger and more stoutly constructed ships. So the familiar old story of the sailman at sea in a storm who, serene in his consciousness of ample sea room, pliously ejaculated. "God help the poor folks ashore tonight!" is not wholly fantastic.—L. Frank Tooker in Century. On Hiring a Cook. The woman in need of a cook was so well groomed and looked so generally prosperous that the manager of the employment agency thought he had at last found a place for the high priced French cook for whom he had been trying to find a situation. But the new customer would not even listen to the praises of the French cook. "Don't mention French cooks to me," she said, "nor graduates of cooking schools. I've tried both. I like their cooking, and I don't object to the wages they ask, but they take up too much room. My kitchen isn't large enough to hold all the cooking utensils they require, and my income isn't large enough to buy them. Those stylish cooks need four times as many pots and pans and molds and things as ordinary cooks use. If I hire a fancy cook I shall have to move into a fancy apartment to get a kitchen big enough to accommodate her." "That is a common complaint against these experts, foreign and American," sighed the manager. "I am beginning to think there must be something in it."—New York Sun. The Twenty Cent Revenge. She was in a very bad temper as she boarded an Amsterdam avenue car. Her temper was not improved by the fact that as she drew a quarter of a dollar from her jeweled gold purse the coin slipped from her fingers and rolled on the floor of the car. She made no move to recover the money, but when the conductor came in to collect her fare she pointed with the tip of her handsome parasol to the coin. "I dropped my fare," she said snappishly. "Pick it up." The young conductor looked her in the eye for just a moment, and then, stooping, he picked the coin from between the slats on the floor covering. Lefsurely he took four nickels from his pocket and put them where the quarter had been before. Maybe it was the effort of bending that made his face red. When he straightened up he rang up the fare, turned and sauntered back to the rear platform.—New York Press. The Chauffeur's Rebuke An elderly colonel in a New York club is very inquisitive, and there is no question he hesitates to ask. The other day he saw drawn up before a hotel a fine motor car, and at the wheel of the car sat a chauffeur who had formerly been in his own employ. The colonel stopped and asked the chauffeur who his master was, how he liked his job and what wages he drew. The chauffeur answered these questions politely. There was a cold glitter in his eye, though. He was waiting for an opening. It came when the inquisitive old clubman said: "Er-Gaston, what-er—how much did your employer pay for this car?" "The fact is, sir." the chauffeur answered promptly. "I never had the impudence to ask him." The Old Roman Ballot. The ballot was first introduced into Rome in the second century B. C. This was the real Australian ballot. The voter received a sort of wooden slate covered with wax on which the names of all the candidates were scratched. He made holes in the wax opposite those of his choice and dropped his tablet in the box. After the downfall of the Roman republic popular government took a long sleep, and there was little use for a ballot till quite modern times. "I don't care. It was just as much trouble for him to write it as if he had been Shakespeare."—Washington Star. THE MUSEUM S: E. 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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?" through The re- Rutter ral. Getting an Early Start. "Father/ what do you wish me to be when I grow up?" "The same as I am, my son—a law- yer." One day the door but draws it he will 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. Rutter went out and carried through his plan on his own judgment. The result was highly satisfactory. Rutter became president of the Central. Up to Snuff. 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 earn a dollar! it and carried through own judgment. The re-satisfactory. Rutter of the Central. To Snuff. Human's garb one day dentist's, and the door maid. The gent in that draws it, but I expect he will using on doorstep)—? Charger." Getting an Early. "Father, what do you be when I grow up?" "The same as I am, my yer." "Then instead of was time on arithmetic, such truck I'd better be hypothetical question. Judge. Driving Desc. There is no use of real rules about how to live. An old lady 100 years New England doughnut Birmingham Age-Herald Estimates Given J. S. Bartlett Res. Phone, Douglas 1856 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. 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 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 2133 (Plea Agent. I Rent only my own Rent. 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 Main 2133 CHICAGO Room I, OTIS E (Please cut this out) Lou & Phone Oakland 1787. THE RAILROAD INN Ported and Domestic Wine Liquors & Cigars Cafe in Connection Corner Fifty-first and Armour Avenue, Chicago, American Brick Co. Agent and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLI MANUFATURERS OF Lemon and Sewer B Office and Yards: H and Robey S Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. Telephone Yards 12 MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE OR PERSONAL PROPERTY Samuel Richardson, 142 La Salle Street Telephone Main 2133 CHICAGO Room 1, OTIS BLOCK (Please cut this out) THE RA Imported and Liquor Cafe N. E. Corner Fifty-first American President and Treasurer Vice-President MANU Common and Off 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, IL American Brick Co. President and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. MANUFATURERS OF Common and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: 45th and Robey Sts. Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. Telephone Yards 128. THE CONTINENTAL NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO ```markdown ``` --- Frank H. Lewis, Prop. Telephone Yards 693 J. BRADLEY s Always Appreciated only my own Property step when you want a Flat call on me. RATE OR PERSONAL PROPERTY 142 La Salle Street AGO Room 1, OTIS BLOCK (at this out) BROAD INN Domestic Wines & Glgars Connection Armour Avenue, Chicago, IL. Brick Co. THOMAS CAREY. JOHN SHELHAMER, Bury, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. SURERS OF Sewer Brick and Yards: Robey Sts. and summer, equipped wed Wolf Dryer. hours a per day gamero per day Yards 128. FULL Weight That's merely honesty City Weighmasters Certificate PROVES IT QUALITY COUNTS Its the Secret of REAL Saving-Got it We furnish the BEST at the cost of the other kind WHOLESALE RETAIL MINES AGENTS CHARLES R. PRICE CO. RAIL YARDS CHARLES R. PRICE CO. SQUARE OFFICE, 1208 W. 43rd St. 902-577-8171 WIR GUARANTEE--City Weighmasters Certificate With Reck Load, 2000 Pounds To Reck Ton. Lou Seldon, Mgr.