The Broad Ax

The Fourteenth Anniversary Edition of THE BROAD AX STILL LOOKING BACKWARDS IT IS THE ONLY NEWSPAPER CONTROLLED BY AN AFRO-AMERICAN. THAT HAS PASSED THROUGH THE CHICAGO POST OFFICE FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS AND A HALF WITHOUT MISSING ONE SINGLE ISSUE. IN THIS RESPECT IT RECOGNIZES NO COMPETITORS AMONG THE SO-CALLED COLORED JOURNALS PUBLISHED IN THIS CITY. IT IS NEVER OFFERED FOR SALE IN ANY CHURCH, IT NEVER WHITEWASHES PREACHERS WHO ARE NOT WHAT THEY SHOULD BE IN ORDER TO PICK UP A LITTLE EASY MONEY. IT STANDS STRICTLY ON ITS OWN MERITS AND IS INDEPENDENT ALONG POLITICAL LINES. IT HAS WAGED A LONG AND PERSISTENT FIGHT AGAINST WRONG AND OPPRESSION AND IN FAVOR OF THE EQUALITY OF ALL MEN BEFORE THE LAW Vol. XV STILL LOOKING IT IS THE ONLY NEWSPAPER AFRO-AMERICAN. THAT HAS PASSED THROUGH OFFICE FOR THE LAST WITHOUT MISSING ON IN THIS RESPECT IT RECON AMONG THE SO-CALLED PUBLISHED IN THIS CITY IT IS NEVER OFFERED FOR NEVER WHITEWASHING NOT WHAT THEY SHOOT UP A LITTLE EASY MODE IT STANDS STRICTLY ON IT DEPENDENT ALONG PACE IT HAS WAGED A LONG AGAINST WRONG AND OR OF THE EQUALITY LAW. On October 2, 1909, The Broad Ax completed its fourteenth year in the journalistic world. Fourteen years ago or more properly speaking, the 31st of August, 1895, we began its publication in Salt Lake City, Utah, and continued its publication in that faraway western city, each week, until June 1, 1899. Then we discontinued its publication there and removed to this great metropolis, where we had formerly resided for seven years prior to 1895, and began its publication in this city July 15, 1899, and from that time to the present it has made its appearance once each week. It is true that when The Broad Ax first appeared on the Journalistic sea it did not attract much attention except among its few friends, for it had no subscription list, but today it has hundreds of stamach friends and supporters in many parts of this broad land, and its bright and sparkling editors have been eagerly read by the most distinguished men and women in this country and in Europe, and with the aid of the Associated Press, and the great daily newspapers whose editors have ever since its inception freely commented on its bright appearance, it has become known in all parts of the civilized world. For more than fourteen years it has waged a long and persistent fight against wrong and oppression. It has manfully contended for freedom and justice and the equality of all men before the law. It has always fought on the side of the masses, as against the classes. It has never besitated in denouncing those who have endeavored to ride rough shod over the rights and the liberties of the common people; it has made not the slightest difference to it whether those who attempted to do so were Democrats, Republicans or what nots. It has been feerless and outspoken on all the leading topics or questions of the day. It has faithfully performed its part during the fourteen years which have rolled into eternity, in assisting to create a healthy public sentiment HEW TO THE LINE: LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY in favor of permitting the Afro-American to freely enjoy his civil and political rights in all parts of the United States. Its terrific and memorable fight on Benjamin R. Tillman in 1906, is still fresh in the minds of the people, and it forced him to practically retire from the lecture platform, for he has not been conspicuous before the footlights in any section of this country since he was robbed of his sting at the time of his last appearance in Orchestra Hall, this city, November 27, 1906, and that fight or incident is an evidence of the power and influence of The Broad Ax. It is the only newspaper owned and controlled by an Afro-American in this city that has passed through the Chicago postoffice for the last ten years and a half, without missing one single issue. In this respect it recognizes no competitors among the so-called Colored newspapers published in this city, for within the past ten years and a half, or since the 15th of July, 1899, more than thirty newspapers published in the interest of the Afro-American race have started up, flourished for a while and then disappeared, as gently and as silently as the morning dew! But The Broad Ax is still doing business at the same old stand, in the same old way, and the record it has made naturally makes us feel proud, although it has caused us to hustle early and late and to wave all pleasure aside whenever there is any business in sight. Therefore it pays no more attention to its so-called rivals, than it does to a fly on a cartwheel! It is never offered for sale in any church like most of the other Afro-American newspapers whose editors seem to have a very hard time in keeping their heads above water. It never knowingly whitewashes preachers who are not what they should be in order to pick up a little easy money, like some of the Colored editors in this city. CHICAGO, JANUARY 1, 1910. MRS. WILLIAM EMANUEL. Founder of the Emanuel Neighborhood Settlement House, 2732 Armour Ave., as she appeared in the Grand March, at the Great Charity Benefit Ball, at 7th Regiment Armory New Year's Evening, January 1, 1910. The Charity Benefit Ball, which was held at the 7th Regiment Armory, on New Year's evening, was the social event of the season. It was well attended and the money realized from it will be donated to the following institutions. The Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People and The Amanda Smith Industrial home are well known and their worth to the community deserves more than passing notice. The Emanuel Settlement which is also one of the beneficiaries, is a neighborhood work, located at 2732 Armour Ave., and at present furnishes a day nursery and kindergarten for the immediate neighborhood in which it is located. This house was furnished throughout and supported for one year by Mrs. Wm. Emanuel and is making a creditable showing for the short time since its opening, Oct., 1908. It is the desire of Mrs. Emanuel to expand this work and furnish such activities as will be the best for development of the boys and girls for noble manhood and womanhood. Mrs. Emanuel has been successful through this neighborhood house in reaching hundreds of poor children. There is a great need of reading rooms and gymnasiums, domestic science classes, etc., to support the idle, carless, indifference, so manifest in the youth Mrs. Emanuel, the founder of the Emanuel Settlement, was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and after graduating with honors from the Galns High School of that city, she one else, unless, they are half O. K. and attempt to paint them as bright shining angels, or the great and only Iams. It stands strictly on its own merits, and no politician white or black, high or low, rich or poor, Democrat or Republican, can crack their whip over it and compel it to do their bidding for it is absolutely independent along political lines, and its policy is to support the best men for office, regardless of their politics! In conclusion, from the bottom of our warm and sympathetic heart, we again most earnestly wish to thank all those who have in any way, assisted us to present them with a copy of the Fourteenth Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax! came to Chicago in 1881 and in 1887, she was united in marriage to Prof. William Emanuel, formerly of New York City; aside from being a leader in Chicago's social circles among the four hundred Afro-Americans. She is connected with, and is active in many leading clubs and societies. Her life is devoted to her family and also in doing what she can to bring a ray of sunshine to the less fortunate. She is a student of Social Science, and also a student with two of her sons in the Jenner Medical College. Although Mrs. Emanuel is too busy to give much of her time to social life, her entertainments are looked forward to with much pleasure, and are always long to be remembered, and never have been surpassed. The Emanuels are well known in this city, and throughout the country. Prof. William Emanuel, conducts the largest chiropodist and manicure establishment in the west, being for many years located at 169 Wabash ave., phone, Central 2121, and it is the only incorporation among the Colored people in this city in which the members of the family form the company. Prof. and Mrs. Emanuel, are exceedingly proud of their three bright and promising sons, McKinley Emanuel, the youngest is a 7th grade pupil at the James McCosh School, and is 12 years old; their other two sons are Wm. Harrison and Floyd Emanuel and Wm. Harrison Emanuel, the eldest son is a violinist of rare talent. Each and every member of the Emanuel household, are members of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Miss Anna Eveline Stewart, was the guest of Mrs. James H. Johnson, 42 W. 35th street, at the great charity benefit ball at the 7th Regiment Armory, New Year's evening. Miss Stewart looked ever so lovely in white silk lingerie, trimmed in blue silk ribbon and lace. Mrs. Ethel Peck, the accomplished and amiable wife of Mr. Cady K. Peck, of the firm of Feinberg and Peck, owners of the F. and P. new department store, 31st and State street, is greatly pleased with the 14th anniversary edition of The Broad Ax, and in every way she unhesitatingly states that "It reflects the greatest credit on those belonging to the Afro-American race." THE GRAND CHARITY BENEFIT BALL At the Seventh Regiment Armory New Years' Evening. WAS THE MOST BRILLIANT SOCIAL FUNCTION EVER HELD AMONG THE AFRO-AMERICANS IN CHICAGO. BETWEEN THREE AND FOUR THOUSAND OF ITS BEST PEOPLE ATTENDED THE AFFAIR. AND THE BEST OF ORDER PREVAILED THROUGHOUT THE EVENING. COL. JOHN R. MARSHALL AND MRS. WILLIAM EMANUEL LED THE GRAND MARCH, WHO WERE FOLLOWED BY MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED OF THE BEST DRESSED MEN AND WOMEN IN THE CITY. IT WAS A GREAT FINANCIAL SUCCESS AND MRS. EMANUEL WHO WORKED DAY AND NIGHT TO MAKE IT SO, CONTINUES TO BE HEARTILY CONGRATULATED OVER THE SUCCESSFUL TERMINATION OF HER GREAT UNDERTAKING. THE SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMORY UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF COL. DANIEL MORIARITY, WAS BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED AND BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINATED FOR THE AFFAIR. THE FAMOUS EIGHTH REGIMENT BAND DISCOURSED THE SWEETEST MUSIC FOR THE LONG TO BE REMEMBERED OCCASION. The great charity benefit ball under the management of Mrs. William Emanuel, has now passed into history and it will ever be remembered by the cthusands of people, who attend it as a very pleasant dream. On New Year's afternoon and evening, the matinee and cotillion was held from four to six o'clock, which was simply the advance guard of the great ball, which was to follow. Later on in the evening! Little Misses Alfreda Barnett and Irene Hill led the grand march at the afternoon matinee and cotillion, and it certainly filled everyone's heart with joy and delight to see them followed by so many beautifully dressed and well-mannered girls and boys. The reception and band concert was also held from four to six o'clock, and many attending it partook of their repasts at the Armory, in order to be on hand at the armory. Promptly at 8 o'clock the famous Eighth Regiment Band, struck up the music and the great charity ball for the benefit of the Old Folk's Home, the Amanda Smith Home and the Emanuel Settlement House, was on in full force and from that time until after ten o'clock thousands of people continued to pour into the great hall, which contains the largest space for drilling and dancing, than any hall in the United States. The grand march, under the direction of Mr. Jululus N. Avendorph, was formed at ten o'clock and by that time between three and four thousand people had crowded into the hall, filling the main floor, the boxes and the best part of the space in the galeries. Col. John R. Marshall and Mrs. William Emanuel, led the grand march, and were followed by Prof. William Emanual and Mrs. John R. Marshall, Lieut. Col. James H. and Mrs. Johnson, Major and Mrs. Robert R. Jackson, and by many hundreds of the best dressed men and women in the city. The grand march was a most beautiful sight to behold—the calcium lights, which were constantly changed producing a bewitching effect. Right at this point, we must pause to remark that "the best of order prevailed throughout the evening, that no loud talking nor conduct unbecom- No.13 AND CHARITY BALL MAGGEMENT ARMORY NEW IT SOCIAL FUNCTION EVER AFRO-AMERICANS IN CHI- FOR THOUSAND OF ITS BEST THE AFFAIR. AND THE BEST AND THROUGHOUT THE EVE- AND MRS. WILLIAM EMAN- MARCH, WHO WERE FOLL- ON FIVE HUNDRED OF THE AND WOMEN IN THE CITY. SUCCESS AND MRS. EMAN- DAY AND NIGHT TO MAKE BE HEARTILY CONGRATU- UCCESSFUL TERMINATION BRTAKING. ARMORY UNDER THE DI- COL. DANIEL MORIARITY, DECORATED AND BRIL- LED FOR THE AFFAIR. MAGGEMENT BAND DISCOURSED C FOR THE LONG TO BE ON. ing true ladies and gentleman was indulged in by those attending the ball, and it was the most brilliant social function ever held among the Afro-Americans in Chicago. It was a great financial success and a detailed report as to the amount of money realized from it over and above all expenses, will appear in the next issue of The Broad Ax. Mrs. Emanuel, who worked day and night to make it so, continues to be heartily congratulated over the successful termination of her great undertaking. The Seventh Regiment Armory under the direct supervision of Col. Daniel Moriarity, who was present during the progress of the ball, was beautifully decorated and brilliantly illuminated for the affair, and the famous Eighth Regiment Band discoursed the sweetest music for the long to be remembered occasion. The following were among the most elegantly costumed ladies in evidence at the ball. Mrs. Morris Lewis, black spangled net over black silk, tea roses; Mrs. Wm. Emanuel, hand made ranaisance and real lace gown, diamond tiana; Mrs. Monroe L. Manning, 3524 Calumet Ave. black novelty cloth, real lace trimming; Mrs. J. D. Morris, 5738 Indiana Ave., yellow messaline silk valenciennes lace, saphires; Mrs. Jack son Gordon, Nile green satin, with gold lace and diamonds; Miss E Beatrice Manning, 3524 Calumet Ave. cream net over silver Dutchess lace; Mrs. Frank C. Leland, imported crepe, pink broadcloth cape, diamonds; Mrs. John R. Marshall white broadcloth and diamonds; Mrs. Geo W. Lacey, black satin and diamonds; Miss Essie Arnold, 3630 Calumet Ave., blue messaline, real lace trimmings with hand embroidered bands; Mrs. E. Johnson, blue silk picture hat; Mrs. Joe Shoecraft, white Evening gown, corals and diamonds; Mrs. Geo C. Hall, black margusette with cloth of gold tunie, diamonds; Mrs. P. G. Taylor, blue stripped silk, white lace fillet; Mrs. T. Ferguson, black crepe de chine, pearls; Mrs. Anna Hayman, white silk; Mrs. R. C. Crump, violet silk, white real lace, amethyst; Mrs. Thos. Morgan, 3805 Wabash Ave., (Continued on page four.) Exterior and Interior Views Southeast Cor. -- OF -- State and 36th Jesse Binga's Bank Place, Chicago 10 Commercial Department Biting Account may be opened with an initialised Dollars, which enables one to pay all bills having a full and binding receipt from credit card against possible future complications. N IS THE TIME TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT A Checking Account may be opened with an initial deposit of One Hundred Dollars, which enables one to pay all bills by check, thus preserving a full and binding receipt from creditors, is the best safeguard against possible future complications. NOW IS THE TIME TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT. Savings Department. VAULTS. Deposit Vaults, burglar and fire proof. Safe for year. BANKING HOURS. Daily 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Monday and Saturday Evenings - 6 to 8 p. Southeast Corner State Street and 36th Place INTERIOR VIEW OF JESSE BINGA'S BANK Savings Accounts may be opened on the usual terms at any time, in any amount from one dollar up. Interest at the rate of three per cent per annum, credited semi-annually, on the first days of January and July. VAULTS. Safe Deposit Vaults, burglar and fire proof. Safety deposit boxes $3 per year. BANKING HOURS. Daily 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Wednesday and Saturday Evenings - 6 to 8 p. m. Southeast Corner State Street and 36th Place. EXTERIOR VIEW OF JESSE BINGA'S BANK. BINGA'S SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS. 1930 BEGIN WITH ONE DOLLAR. 3 Per Cent Interest on Savings Accounts. SOUTHEAST CORNER STATE STREET AND 36TH PLAC CHICAGO, ILL. [Name] MR. JESSE BINGA. Jesse Binga, who a few years ago, comparatively speaking, was not known by more than a hundred people in this city, or in any other part of the county, but today owing to his unusual business ability, he is favorably known throughout the length and breadth of the United States, was born in Detroit, Mich., in which city he received his education in its public common, and high schools, and shortly after drinking in a splendid education, he began the study of law, under the guidance of Thomas Crisup, w'o had the honor of being the first Colored lawyer to be admitted to the bar in the State of Mich. early training in the real estate business, by assisting his mother and father to look after their property. Mr. Binga, and Mrs. Azelia Smith Hackley, the noted singer, have the distinction of being the only two Afro-Americans, belonging to the Miami Alumni Association, and at a social functions, given by the Association, Mr. Binga and Mrs. Hackley are cordially invited to attend them which shows, that they are still held in the highest esteem by their formal school associates, and the best people of both races of Detroit, Michigan. In 1901, Mr. Binga decided to permanently locate in Chicago, and call his lot with its hustling and enterprising citizens, and the first year after becoming a resident of the The parents of Mr. Binga, Mr. William and Mrs. Adelphia Binga, being among the oldest and most highly respected Colored families in Detroit, infact, they were numbered among its pioneers, and by hard work and thrifty habits, they accumulated considerable money and in time they constructed a number of tenement buildings known as the Binga Rows, on Hastings, Rowine, and Grove Streets. Mrs. Binga, being enterprising and ambitious, was the first person to ship cargoes of sweet potatoes, to upper Michigan, known as the Geobric region. Mr. Binga, received his early training in the real estate business, by assisting his mother and father to look after their property. Mr. Binga, and Mrs. Azelia Smith-Hackley, the noted singer, have the distinction of being the only two Afro-Americans, belonging to the Miami Alumni Association, and at all social functions, given by the Association, Mr. Binga and Mrs. Hackley are cordially invited to attend them, which shows, that they are still held in the highest esteem by their former school associates, and the best people of both races of Detroit, Michigan. In 1901, Mr. Binga decided to permanently locate in Chicago, and cast his lot with its hustling and enterprising citizens, and the first year after becoming a resident of the windy city, he became a curbstone broker, in garden vegetables, in fact he was a huxter, and with his horse and wagon, he sold garden truck up and down the streets on the south side, to many of the people who are now occupying flats and other houses under his control. In the winter of 1902, he decided to launch out in the real estate business, and he opened a small office at 3331 State Street. His capital consisted of a half a month's rent, three old rickity chairs, a small table, an old worn out stove resting on two legs, and a brick, but being a hustler, and full of courage, and pluck, Mr. Binga began to do busi- COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS DEPARTMENT [Picture of three women, two in the foreground and one in the background, all wearing formal attire with lace collars.] Reading from right to left—1st, Miss Anna M. Cole; 2nd, Miss Jessie B. Cole; 3rd, Miss Naomah J. Bunn, three sensible young women, who are receiving practical training and experience under the tuition of Jesse Binga, the only Afro-American banker in Chicago or the Middle West. Reading from right to left—1st, Miss Anna M. Cole; 2nd, Miss Jessie B. Cole; 3rd, Miss Naomah J. Bunn, three sensible young women, who are receiving practical training and experience under the tuition of Jesse Binga, the only Afro-American banker in Chicago or the Middle West. ness and make money from the very start. On May 1st, 1905, he leased the Bates apartment building, 3635 and 3637 State street, where he moved his real estate office. White people were then occupying the Bates building, but as soon as it fell into his possession, he immediately began to change the complexion of its tenants, and from that day to this, the complexion of the whole neighborhood, has been changed within a radius of three or four blocks on account of his presence and influence in the district mentioned. In 1908, he removed his real estate office into the new three story brick building, southeast corner of State Street and 36th Place, which was constructed under his supervision, and he now occupies as fine a real estate office and banking rooms, as can be found in any section of the country. His safety deposit vaults are up-to-date, fire and burglar proof, and the furnishings of the interior cannot be excelled. It can be said to the great credit of Mr. Binga, that he is the pioneer in the movement, by making it pos- Reaoting from right to left—1st, Miss Cole; 3rd, Miss Naomah J. Bunn, the receiving practical training and e Binga, the only Afro-American ba Anna L. Cole, cashier in Binga's Bank, born in Flushing, Ohio. First Colored graduate of the Flushing High School. Graduate of the Athenium Business College, Chicago and has been in the employ of Mr. Binga for five years. Jesse B. Cole, employed for three sible for Colored people to reside in houses and flat buildings on the streets and avenues east of State street through to the lake. At the present time, more than 2,000 people are housed in the various flat buildings and houses leased and controlled by Mr. Binga. He has in his employ, seven people in the capacity as cashier, book-keeper, salesmen and collectors. Mr. Booker T. Washington at the Negro National Business Men's League, Louisville, Ky., August, 1909, introduced Mr. Binga to a vast audience at McCaully's Theatre, filled from pit to dome, as the most progressive and successful Afro-American banker and real estate broker in this country, holding him up as the shining example for others to follow in his foot steps. He is the Chicago correspondent for a large number of Southern Banking Institutions, transacting all of their business, north and west. His honesty and integrity has made him a reputation in Chicago and throughout the country, which is the key-note to his success. Anna M. Cole; 2nd, Miss Jessie B. three sensible young women, who are experience under the tuition of Jesse banker in Chicago or the Middle West. years as book-keeper of Jesse Binga's real estate department, born in Flushing, Ohio, and graduate of the Flushing High School. Naomah J. Bunn, book-keeper, Binga's Bank, born in Chicago, Ill. Graduate of the Englewood High School and Watsons Business College. [Name] KING JEFFI Poet, and author, whose writings a read by the public in general and his of Martyr," is his master piece. KING JEFFERSON. Poet, and author, whose writings and beautiful poems are eagerly read by the public in general and his contribution on "John Brown, The Martyr," is his master piece. EULOGIUM ON JOHN BROWN, THE MARTYR. Life with its snares Of worldly cares By King Jefferson. When one great personality, fmmeasurable in make and worth, Left his divine locality To save a long indicted earth, The congregations, heaven bound, Sent up a shudder and a sound That shook elysium on high Like thunder from a stormy sky. The angels in their soft places The sad excitement did repent And tucked their alabastered faces In mist confused and garments rent While all the saints in Paradise Were speechless with a velled sur prise. Roused from their beds The minor gods In awe-struck nods Hung low their heads, In terror there would not be found A being brave enough and sound To wipe away The mortal sin Whose origin The Scriptures say Its nectus grew (as we believe) When Adam seized the fruit from Fire With cerus wept Till Heaven's pedestals were swept By tears that from their oceans crept. While winged shadows tortured slept. Of Paradise without a fee To die that man commuted be. And in his royal right denied With criminals be crucified. The upper Bethels tolled their bells In terror of the under hells. The Old and New Jerusalem Swayed like two leaflets on the stem And mercy's messengers did fret As justice read its awful threat. The Kingdom-Come Had its forum Rent to a pandimonium Midst gauzy spirits fluttering, Light'ning and thunder muttering, Embolden'd demons uttering Chaotic chords That stir'd the wards Of Torments lower lords of lords. The Prince of Peace Was being sent To smoothe the crease Of government And wield the law, the staff and rod Of Is'ral's universal God. But none of these, Nor none of this In things went 'miss Nor changed degrees, When lonely as a bark at sea Which bears new tidings to the lea Back in a town Stalwart John Brown, The giant strong, And foo to wrong From nature's genus did ascend The weary bondman to defend. Hades nor Heaven were not changed Nor was this earthly cradle rock'd. Nor did men's reasons grow deranged Such as sequel a sudden shock. But all was noiseless as the grave Or ripple of a peaceful wave. A nation in tranquility, Composed of staunch virility, Moved on in democratic style To destiny and fate. Meanwhile Who, shorn of love and beauty's grace, Would shake the shackles from a race Or die for glory of a theme And play a martyr's roll supreme. From every point. Destined to answer to the call Of freedom's cause and for it fall. An honest man From joint to joint. American FERSON. and beautiful poems are eagerly contribution on "John Brown, The Life with its snares Of worldly cares Held little cheers For such a man. And still death's span Nursed lesser fears. Who but a steel'd intrepid brave Would pawn his life to free a slave Yet if a creed and its enticings Truly savors of our trying, Matters not the sacrificings, It is worthy of our dying. And calumny, inglorious, Has never dim'd nor even moved A conquest so victorious As Harper Ferry's chief has proved An institution wholly built On human blood and human guilt, And score a nation-nursed outrage Which robbed men of that heritage Humanity so largely needs And which the voice of freedom deeds. Though fame and fortune failed to bless The tenets of his sect and day. The world in its awakefulness, Drenched with the blood of civil war Is doubly willing now to pay Him homage of a conqueror, And rest a reath upon his shrine Which ages through shall glow and shine Traditions may a wrong concrete. And for a long time right defeat; But there's no coup, however stort, Can keep the truth from working out. Or granite walls however strong When based on mortal sin and wrong; For Gods themselves will set their seals Where mankind righteously appeals. The sun can parch the verdest sod, Magnetic tones mellow hearts most hard. But what a hero can't discard? The answer fleets a-hastening: Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing. Nor discombine The hero in his chiseled road, Nor bend his fearless flaming rod— The hero is a man of God. No passive mock'ry defies A principle profound. And while John Brown's cadaver lies Decaying in the ground His soul goes marching, marching on Unceasingly to clearer skies And more efulgent dawn. John Brown's brave deed Shall survive Fresh and live After Judgment is decreed. The Afro-Freeman may extol The herald who, through blood and strife Did sacrifice his own rare soul To clothe him with a nobler life. Who strove to soothe a nation sting Implanted in the meek and poor. The martyr's symphony shall ring Emboldenly forevermore. Shall prove in worth a fang that stings The pride of emperors and kings. Our eulogiums shall ever cloy Round Douglass, Sumner and Lovejoy, Phillips and Garrison also In panegeric bloom shall grow; But none comprising in the lists Of early Abolutionists Shall there surpass, eclipse nor drown The rising star of brave John Brown In fame's galaxy where the crowns Of great men shine, 1 place John Brown's. Compared with others on its wall The matchless chief stands first of all. When liberty's goddess sought a friend. Her just accession to defend, And freedom's nymph from her high throne To chained captivity was borne; Humanity in those dark days Acclaimed in many dubious ways And part of the nation drew a frown. Both found a champ'on in John Brown. The ship of state On the sea of fate Ne'er had a better guide or mate, Save Lincoln's steer, The grand career Of, John Brown stands without a Historic heap of human dust That crumbles to earth's terra-crust. For Harper Ferry's fame shall blaze As long as men resound his praise. Ye sons of Ham, whose orb embrace The enmity of evry race;— Whose path of progress is confin'd By prejudice of all mankind. If in your coffers extra cents Be spared for building monuments In tribute of some loyal friend Who in your interest did attend. Hie to the stained Virginian glen Where rests this mighty prince of men And there upon her soil disgraced, Where his remains were rudely placed, Erect an image, let it be The bronze colossus of the free! And let its frontal arch include The black man's thanks and gratitude, And let above it roar all time The organ of immortal rhyme. Last may the god of right decree A wreath of immortality Upon the works of one who died A martyr to religious pride. Erect a trophy, rest a crown On the memory of John Brown. 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: R. M. Harvey's Barber shop, 3924 State street. J. S. Dorsey's drug store, 20 W. 51st street, near Dearborn. A. F. Tervalon, cigar store and news stand 5004 State street R. J. Jones, news stand, barber shop and pool room, 5264 State street Thos. H. Crump, news dealer notions and stationery, 3704 State street. George I. Martin, maker of fine cigars and news stand, 18 W. 31st street, near State. Mrs. Nellie Phelps, cigars, notions and news stand, 31 W. 51st street near Dearborn. W. S. Cole cigars, tobacco and news stand, 34 W. 31st street, near Dearborn. Phillip Smith, cigars, tobacco and news stand 8 W. 27th Street. T. B. Hall, laundry office, tobacco and news stand, 11 W. 29th street near State. Mrs. Jas. H. 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She sells candles, all kinds of caned goods, cream and milk, and other articles usually found in such stores, including cigars and tobacco, as cheap as the cheapest. Old and new customers and their friends will always receive fair treatment, while doing their trading at Mrs. Phelps. --- THE F. & P. DEPARTMENT STORE The place to buy your presents is the NEW STORE. The stock here is all new, fresh and clean and you are bound to find gifts that will be acceptable and at prices that will please you. CORNER OF STATE AND THIRTY-FIRST ST. Table Raisins per package only .....10c Fine Seeded Raisins per package .....8c Currants per package .....8c Non Such Mince Meat per package .....8c Red Cross Spaghetti per package .....8c Queen Olives 10c bottle for .....8c Olive Oil large bottle for .....8c H and E Granulated Sugar per pound .....5c Pillsbury, Gold Medal or Ceresota flour 1-8 bbl. .....75c 5 lb. sack .....18c XXXX Ever Best Flour 1-8 bbl. sack .....69c Feink CORNER OF ST Phone Douglas 2234 NOTARY PUBLIC Henry T. Wells Real Estate, Loans, Renting and Insurance 3221 STATE STREET CHICAGO, ILL Katherine R. Hamlet CIGARS, TOBACCOS and CONFECTIONERY, NOTIONS, GRO-CERIES and BAKERY 5036 Armour Avenue CHICAGO E. A. Stack Prescription Druggist Deutsche Apotheke 2842 S. State Street, CHICAGO Corner Twenty ninth Street Telephone, Calumet 188 Chateau De La Plaisance 5324-26 State Street Offers for the Winter Unique and Superb ROLLER SKATE PROGRAM Every night in the week from 7 to 12 P. M. with the following variations: SKATING from 7 to 10:30—Dancing from 10:30 to 12 P. M. every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night, with the best Orchestra music. Cash Skate Prize Contest every Wednesday, Sunday and Monday night. Go where you will, pay what you may; but the CHATEAU leads in real wholesome health-giving entertainment. Come away from the stuffy, tubercular, 5 cent death given, cheap theatre and enjoy the invigorating, health-giving atmosphere of the CHATEAU. Admission, 10 cents--one dime LELAND GIANTS BASE BALL & AMUSEMENT ASS'N. WANTED GOOD COLORED MAN. One who is well acquainted on the south side, to sell suits, overcoat and trousers on salary, and commission. Good job for the right man. N. S. Gross, importing tailor, 3018 State street, phone Douglas 172. Adv. 4 times, Dec. 18. ```markdown ``` Leach's Express &Vans Leach's Express &Vans LEACH'S STORAGE WAREHOUSE LEACH'S STORAGE WAREHOUSE STORAGE EXPRESS VANS LEACH'S STORAGE WATCHING REMOVAL PACKING & SHEEPING Private Rooms for Furniture, Heated Piano Rooms. Money Loaned on Furniture in Storage Main Office, 3228 State St. Warehouse, 4430 State St. 3 lb. sack .....17c Uneeda Biscuit 3 pkgs for..11c All National Biscuit Co's, 5c packages for .....4c Regular 30c Coffee per lb. ..19c Regular 35c Coffee per lb. ..23c Our 60c fine Basket Japan Tea per lb. ..39c Our vry fancy English Breakfast Tea a lb. ..39c CANDIES. Chocolate Creams per pound 10c Butter Scotch Wafers per pound ..... 10c Candled Nuts per pound ..... 10c Jelly Beans per pound ..... 10c Leach's Exp ALL PHONES Private Rooms for Furni Money Loaned on Main Office, 3228 State ```markdown ``` Phone Oakland 2634 B. H. JOHNSON Van and Express Furniture Moving a Specialty STORAGE WAREHOUSE 4915 STATE ST. CHICAGO With other varieties too numerous to mention. All candies sold usually for 18c and 20c will be sold for ..... 10c All candies usually sold for 40 to 50c per pound at ..... 20c JEWELRY. The correct things in hair or ornaments and jewelry that will appeal to persons of critical taste. 100 fine la vallieres or neck pendants 50c and.....75c Dainty gold plaited Necklace with small pendant 1.25-75 50c Fine French Rhinestone Hat Pins amethysty center.....$1.25 French jet Belt Pins only...2bc French Jet Brooches now...25c French jet Bar Pins this sale 25c French jet Crosses now...25c Peck IRTY-FIRST ST. press & Vans S 2840 DOUGLAS LEACH'S STORAGE WAREHOUSE LEACH'S STORAGE A SECOND REMOVAL PACKING-AIRFING niture, Heated Piano Rooms. In Furniture in Storage State St. Warehouse, 4430 State St. SPECIAL One Life Size Picture with each order of $3.00 Photos. GET YOUR PHOTO TAKEN FOR XMAS Peter P. Jones 3510 STATE ST. Telephone Douglas 4332 Phone Calumet 526 George M. Porter, Ph. G. Pharmacist 2842 Armour Avenue, - CHICAGO U. S. Sub Postal Station THE BROADAX PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priests, Indians, Single Taxors, Republicans, or anyone else can help 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. One Year.....$3.00 Six Months.....1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 5038 Armour Avenue, Chicago. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Böltor and Publisher. Entered as Second-Class Matter. Aug. 10, 1902 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1879. GRAND CHARITY BENEFIT BALL (Concluded from page one.) black lace and gold trimmings; Mrs. A. C. Richardson, princess broadcloth diamonds; Miss E. M. Payne of Boston, Mass., Battenberg gown over white silk, pearls; Miss Charolla Williams, white silk, blue velvet trimming, pearls and diamonds; Mrs. G. H. Kellar, 3800 Wabash Ave., blue messaline, Persian trimmings and lace diamonds; Mrs. C. C. Cary, 3753 Vincennes Ave., princess gown, pompade, silk Dutchess point lace; Mrs. A. M. Simpson, 3227 Prairie Ave., black spangled net, cut gets and carried violets; Mrs. Amelia Wilson, spangled net, Robe, diamonds; Mrs. J. A. Cotton, blue silk aeolon chiffon and lace trimming, diamonds; Miss Lucile Wright, white satin Duchess lace, diamonds; Mrs. Julia Fitzgerald, 3433 Wabash Ave, rose novelty cloth, real lace trimming with gold bands; Mrs. W. H. Johnson, blue chiffon and silk; Mrs. Arthur Falls, white silk mulk over white silk, trimming diamonds; Mrs. J. H. Johnson, black satin land embroidered, diamonds; Mrs. F. A. Rawlins, silk mulk trimmed with cream lace, diamonds; Mrs. Roberson, 15 E. 41 St., brown silk, white lace; Miss Florence G. Johnson, black satin, natural flowers; Miss Hattie Grant, yellow satin, diamonds and pearls; Miss Hattie Edwards, of Columbus, Ohio, white lace net over white silk, diamonds; Mrs. Frank B. Waring, blue silk, lace trimming, diamonds; Miss Floy M. Stephens, white messaline silk with point lace and pearls; Ruby Olive Holmes, white chiffon voil over cream silk, point lace; Mrs. J. J. Gayle, black silk crepe; Mrs. Carrie Mitchell, lavender satin trimmed with cream lunny lace; Mrs. Lutie Tidrington, white poplin dress and diamonds; Miss Artiemissie Hill, 3827 Indiana Ave., diamonds, and white silk, Miss B. Hall, 3827 Indiana Ave., grenadine over blue silk, trimmed velvet; Miss Jeanette Fite, pearl gray silk gown, diamonds; Mrs. Inze White lace gown and diamonds; Mrs. White, blue silk, natural flowers; Mrs. J. M. Trent, gray chiffon with corals and diamonds; Miss N. Bunn, blue chiffon, natural flowers, val lace trimming; Miss Jessie Cole, blue silk; Mrs. Oscar De Priest, black broadcloth, garnets, picture hat; Mrs. James A. Warren, French lingerie, and jades; Mrs. Van Winkle, embroidered lingerie, diamonds, also pearl trimming; Mrs. Geo. T. Kersey, white Messaline and pearls; Mrs. Wm Bell, blue broadcloth, blue fillet net and diamonds; Mrs. C. G. Martin, blue broadcloth, picture hat, diamonds; Mrs. Bessie Baker of Glencoe, blue velvet; Miss O. Sharp, white lace, lingerie; Miss Bride Williams, white broadcloth, French lace waist; Miss E. Clayborn, pink silk, null val trimming; Miss Mary Watts, brown dagbit; Miss Grace Lee, white dagbit and pearls; Mrs Wilson, golden brown broadcloth, gold trimming; Mrs. David Lawrence, brown silk, trimmed in brown chiffon; Mrs. Frank W. King, white silk and diamonds; Miss Anna Cole, silk mulk, diamonds; Mrs. Geo. W. Holt, black satin, picture hat, trimmed cloth of gold, diamonds; Mrs. Casey, violet and black chiffon, diamonds; Mrs. Scurlock, 6633 St. Lawrence Ave., pink chiffon, real embroidered with gold; Miss M. Bronson, 3157 Forest Ave, blue silk and lace trimming; Mrs. Symoura, 3157 Forrest Ave, white mult and lace; Mrs. Arthur Codozoe, violet chiffon cloth, diamonds; Mrs. D. F. Oliver, black silk and diamonds; [Image of a woman in a high-collared dress and a large hat, seated in a chair with her hand resting on the armrest.] MRS. JOHN R. MARSHALL. Actively interested in the social s success of the Eighth Regiment l dutiful husband, resides in a beautifl avenue. in the social side of all affaith Regiment Illinois National forces in a beautiful home of their Actively interested in the social side of all affairs pertaining to the success of the Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guards, who with her dutiful husband, resides in a beautiful home of their own at 3630 Calumet avenue. Mrs. J. W. Hagan, yellow satin with lace trimmings, diamonds; Mrs. D. A. Roach, blue chiffon with real lace over green silk, and diamonds; Miss Birdie Stevens, steel gray chiffon cloth, diamonds; Mrs. Fred Holt, white chiffon, picture hat, Wistaria plume; Mrs. L. C. French, black silk net over green silk, white fillet; Mrs. Phil Green, steel gray chiffon, embroidered with pearls; Mrs. Henry Young, white Princess over pink silk; Mrs. Brown, black and white checked broadcloth with jet buttons; Miss India Deming, white lace over pink silk, rubies; Mrs. Roscoe Conklin Simmons, violet crepe meteor silver spangled craf Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Lane, Dr. Daniel H. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Moseley and daughter, Miss Bertha Moseley, Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams and Miss Garnett, Edward H. Wright, Mr. W. R. Sobers, Dr. L. W. Lewis, Dr. W. A. Buckner, Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs S. A. MElwee, Mrs. Grace Alexander. Captain and Mrs. James S Nelson, J. W Anderson, J. N. Blackshear, Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Jones, Captain John L. Fry, Noah D Thompson, A. A. Wells, Dr. J. S. Dorsey, Mrs. Mamie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Eaves, Miss Mattie Johnson, Dr. W. The image provided does not contain any text. It appears to be a photograph of a person wearing a dress. Mary Mary MRS. S. A. T. WATKINS. Highly accomplished in all the arts culture, and one of the social lead cans in this city. She is a promin the past summer she gave a select m Booker T. Washington. in all the arts that should be the social leaders of the best is a prominent member of S have a select musical and recep Highly accomplished in all the arts that should be possessed by ladies of culture, and one of the social leaders of the best class of AfroAmericans in this city. She is a prominent member of St. Thomas Church and the past summer she gave a select musical and reception in honor of Mrs. Booker T. Washington. de of all affairs pertaining to the Illinois National Guards, who with her home of their own at 3630 Calumet H. Davis, Phil. Green, Mrs. Clifford Johnson, Mrs. Julius N. Avendorph, Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Jefferson, Prof. T. W. Tivis, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Harris, Major John C. Buckner and Attcney Walter M. Farmer, were among the many thousands of people who attended the grand charity benefit ball. MR. JESSE BINGA'S BOX PARTY. The finest box party, at the great charity benefit ball, New Year's evening, at the 7th Regiment Armory, was given by Mr. Jesse Binga, Chicago's only Afro-American banker. It was a select party in every way; it consisted of Miss Eudora Johnson, who was attired in an embroidered white satin, fillet lace, diamond necklace and sable furs; Miss Cecelia Johnson, pink satin and lace, white fox furs; Mrs. George H. Shank, black crepe meteor, duchess lace, gold trimmings and diamonds; Mrs. L. A. Ray, black silk duchess lace; Mrs. Frank H. Foster, gray chiffon cloth, silver trimmings; Mr. Frank H. Foster, Mr. George H. Shank, and Dr. T. R. Moree It might be noted that Mr. and Mrs. George H. Shank and Dr. Mozee are honored members of the white race and that Mr. Shank is one of Chicago's millionaire real estate owners. 1900 that should be possessed by ladies of men of the best class of Afro Ameri- cent member of St. Thomas Church and musical and reception in honor of Mrs. Col. and Mrs. John R. Marshall Col. John R. Marshall, the popular commander of the famous Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guards, was born at Alexandria, Va., March 15th, 1859, receiving his education in the public schools of that city and in the schools of Washington, D. C. When he arrived at the age of 16, he started in to learn the brick layers trade and after serving four years until 1879 he thoroughly mastered his trade and on arriving in Chicago near that year, he followed his trade, and he could lay as many brick as any man in town. Having a natural love for military life and the excitement attending it, in 1891 he took an active part in helping to organize the old Ninth: Battalion, being chosen second Lieutenant of Company A, and later on he became first Lieutenant of the same Company. In 1893 he was chosen captain of his company, by an unanimous vote, holding that rank until he received his Colonel's commission in June 1898. He has in the past dabbled in politics serving as Deputy clerk in the County clerks office and for several years he was Deputy Sheriff. At the present time he is Deputy State Game Warden. Col. Marshall has made lasting history for himself, in leading the Eighth Regiment on to Cuba. Thereby everlatingly assisting to maintain the honor and glory of this nation on Cuban soil. In 1886, Col. Marshall, was united in marriage to Miss Louise Bawner, of Alexandria, Va., and among this world's goods to their credit, is a fine residence at 3630 Calumet Ave., where they pleasantly entertain their host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins Samuel Asbury Thompkins Watkins, was born Jan. 25, 1869, at Memphis, Tenn. He received his early education in th schools in the city of his birth, and in the course of time he began his higher studies at the celebrated Lemoyne Institute, graduating therefrom with high honors May 30, 1888, for one year thereafter he taught school. In the meantime he began the study of law in the office of T. F. Cassells, ex-Assistant Attorney General of Tenn., and was admitted to the bar February 5, 1891, at the same time entering into partnership with his former tutor the firm being Cassells and Watkins. He met with great success in the law, and on May 30, 1892, he appeared at the bar of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, and was enrolled as one of its honorable members, winning his first case before that high tribunal after a hard fought legal battle lasting three days. It is interesting to note, that Judge Horace H. Lurton, was a member of the Supreme Court of Tennessee at the time Mr. Watkins was admitted to the bar, and extended the right hand of fellowship to him. The first part of July 1892, Mr. Watkins came to Chicago to reside, and shortly after doing so, he was admitted to its bar; also to the bar of the Supreme Court of Illinois, and to the Supreme Court of the United States. Shortly before moving to this city from Memphis, Tenn., he was happily united in marriage to Miss Mattie M. Robinson, also a product of Memphis, Tenn., and with their son, they reside in a beautiful home of their own at 3632 Calumet Ave. He is a prominent Knights of Pythias, being Supreme Attorney for this order throughout the world. He is agent for the property belonging to the K. P.'s located at the Southwest corner of 33d and State streets, and he collects in $500 rent per month. October 1, 1898, Mayor Carter H. Harrison, appointed Mr. Watkins, assistant prosecuting attorney of Chicago, and he honorably and faithfully served the city in that capacity from that time down to May, 1907. At the 35th street Police Station, he represented both the city and the state, and he made good at all times. His law office is located on the fourth floor of the Real Eestate Board Building, 59 Dearborn street, phone Central 3242, and being well and favorably known, he enjoys a good practice, and lastly, he is an honor to his chosen profession and reflects great credit on the Afro-American race. [Name] COL. JOHN R. MARSHALL Commander of the famous Eighth greatest Negro military organization LELAND GIANTS TO MAKE LONG JUNKET. Foster Will Pilot Colored Ball Team on Dixie Trip of 9,072 Miles. When it comes to taking the elongated baseball pilgrimage, put a bet on the Leland Giants. With Rube Foster at the front, the Colored athletes will embark next spring on a cruse of 9,072 miles. The big pitcher is now at Marlin Spring rounding into form and hopes to soon regain the condition that made him famous in the baseball world. Foster is due in town tomorrow and will take his players, sixteen strong to Palm Beach, Fla., on Jan. 11th. The team will fill engagements in the South until March 18th. The schedule on the Southern trip is as follows Ormond, Fla., March 19; Jacksonville, Fla., 21, 22 and 23; Savannah, Ga., March 24; Macon, Ga., 25; Birmingham, Ala., 26, 27, 28. After this latter series the team will return to Chicago Mrach 30th. It will depart again April 1st and play at Memphis, Tenn., April 3, 4, 5; Jackson Tenn., April 6, 7, 8; Chattanooga Ogenn, April 9, 10; Jackson, Miss. April 11, 12; New Orleans, La, April 15, 16, 17; Houston, Texas, April 18, 19, 20; Prairie View, Texas, April 21; Brenham, Texas, April 22, 23; San Antonio, Texas, April 24, 25, 26; Austin, Texas, April 27; Waco, Texas, April 28, 29; Temple, Texas, April 30; Sabine, Texas, May 1; Fort Worth, Texas. May 2, 3, 4; Dallas, Texas, May 5, 6. 7; Oklahoma City, Okla, May 8, 9; Kansas City, Mo, May 10, 11. This will be the final game of the trip and the team will open in Chicago with two games against the Gunthers at the latter club's park May 14th and 15th and will open at their home grounds; Normal Park, 69th and Halsted streets, Sunday, May 22nd, with a big demon stration in which the championship pernant of the Chicago League will be raised with the best semi-Pro Club in [Name] S. A. T. WATKINS. Ex-assistant prosecuting attorney of Chicago; supreme attorney for the Knights of Pythias, throughout the world and property owner. Regiment Illinois National Guards; the in the world. the business as competitors. Judge Melville and Secretary and Treasurer, B.F. Moseley have made arrangements to make the park the best in the city, while the mighty "RUBE" has behind him the best Negro athletes in the world. CHATEAU RINK NOTES. Foster Will Pilot Colored Ball Team on Dixie Trip of 9,072 Miles. a grand success and all those present reported a good time. * * * Don't forgot to visit the Chateau Rink tonight, New Years Eve. A good time in store for all. * * * Big attraction at the Chateau Rink, Dec. 31st, Jan. 1st and 2nd. Music by the Eighth Regiment Band of 30 pieces. * * * The weather is fine for roller skating. Why not follow the crowds to the Leland Giants Skating Rink, 5324 State street and spend a pleasant evening. Good music and best of decorum. Mr. Andrew Foster and wife, manager of the Leland Giants Baseball Club have returned from a visit at Austin, Texas, where they spent the Christmas holidays. Mr. Foster is looking fine and will meet his many friends at the Chateau Rink tonight. Don't fail to attend Mrs. J. C. Clark, 6510 St. Lawrence avenue, who had a large circle of friends on the South side, departed this life the first of last week. Funeral services were held at her late home, last Thursday. Interment at Oakwood. Mrs. Clark leaves a kind and devoted husband, Mr. J. C. Clark and a daughter, Mrs Watkins, and other relatives, and many friends to mourn her death. *** *** *** Mary MRS. EDWARD S. MILLER. Highly esteemed by a large circle of of all that is good and noble in wom sides over her lovely home. Highly esteemed by a large circle of friends, who is the personification of all that is good and noble in womanhood and who very gracefully presides over her lovely home. Highly esteemed by a large circle of friends, who is the personification of all that is good and noble in womanhood and who very gracefully presides over her lovely home. Major John C. Buckner Major John C. Euckner was born on his father's farm in Kendall county, Illinois, March 14, 1860. He remained on the farm until the age of 15, when he came to Chicago, sought employment with the Adams & Westlake Mfg. Co., but remained with them only a short time, when he took employment with H. M. Kinsley, the caterer, where he was employed from 1877 until 1890. When H. M. Kinsley moved to Adams street in his new building, Major Buckner took the management of Werner & Emerson who succeeded H. M. Kinsley at 66 Washington street, in the catering business. He remained with this firm until they dissolved partnership, then took employment as manager for Chas, H. Smiley, 76 E. 22nd street, until 1897 when he was appointed Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue by the late President William McKinley, where he is still employed. From 1885 to the present time Major Buckner has been a conspicuous figure in city, state and national politics, was a member of the Republican State Central Committee from 1894-1896 serving on the executive committee. He organized the first Negro Bureau of the State Central Committee and was chairman during the national campaign of 1896, serving in the legislature from the old fifth district of Illinois from 1894 to 1898. While in this official position, he was instrumental in the admission of the old 9th Battalion and the Hibernian Rifles, now the 7th Regiment, into the National Guard of the State, and was elected the first commanding officer of the battalion with rank of major. He was also father of the Oma- [Name] Deputy Internal Revenue Collector, Ex-Member of Oasis, high priest of the Grand United Order of Odd promising champion of the civil and political right Deputy Internal Revenue Collector, Ex-Member of the Legislature of Illinois, high priest of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, and an uncompromising champion of the civil and political rights of the Afro-American. friends, who is the personification anhood and who very gracefully pre- ha Exposition bill, and had passed the Nashville Exposition Bill and served as one of the Illinois Commissioners to Nashville. The Major's interest in military affairs led him to introduce the bill for an armory on the lake front which was destined to house the first brigade, Illinois National Guard. This bill carried with it authority for filling in the lake beyond the Illinois Central Railroad tracks from Randolph street to Park Row, for the purpose of establishing a parade ground and military park. The bill carried with it an appropriation of $800,000 for the first year. Gov. Tanner vetoed the measure and at a special session of the Fortieth General Assembly Major Buckner had passed the bill giving the South Park Commissioners authority to create what is now known as Grant Park, all of which grew out of the measure creating the parade ground and military park. In the legislature, Major Buckner made his influence felt, being a member of the Appropriation Committee, Committee on Insurance, Committee on Railroads, Municipal Corporations and Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs. As Chairman of said Committee, he revised the entire Military Code of the State. In August, 1895, upon the outbreaks of the riot at Spring Valley, he again demonstrated his race loyalty and his devotion to law and order, and as one of the highest officers of the State he proceeded unheralded to Spring Valley and there in short measure brought harmony out of chaos. He at once housed and cared for the Colored people who had been run out of Spring ```markdown ``` x-Member of the Legislature of Illin. Order of Odd Fellows, and an uncom- political rights of the Afro-American. Dr. and Mrs. Edward S. Miller Dr. and Mrs. Edward S. Miller Dr. Edward S. Miller, who by his upright and honorable conduct in all the affairs of life, has made a lasting name for himself in Chicago and throughout the country, was born August 31, 1858, on a farm in Garrard county, Ky. In the course of time he attended the public schools of Danville, after rounding out his education in its schools he removed to Meadville Pa., in 1880, and further laid a string foundation in the way of receiving a good education by taking a two year literary course in the best college in Meadville, and while doing so he supported himself by working around at odd jobs. From Meadville, Dr. Miller came to Chicago, to pursue the study of medicine and on arriving in this city he entered the Chicago Homeopathic Medical College, graduating from it with high honors in 1893. In 1897, he took a postgraduate in the Harvey Medical College. Within a very short time after finishing his medical education Dr. Miller, established himself in the practice of his chosen profession, and knowing how to make friends right and left he met with success, without going through that long, period of starvation like the most of the doctors and lawyers do when they first hang out their shingles. On the breaking out of the Spanish-American was in 1898, he joined the Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guards, and became First Lieut. and Assistant Surgeon; prior to the departure of the Eighth Regiment for Valley and without home and shelter, he provided for them in Seatonville, 6 miles from Spring Valley, food, shelter and rainment, until such a time as he could adjust matters with the authorities of Bureau county to have the people return, (those who were able to do so) to their homes in Spring Valley and work in the mines. Not being satisfied with merely the adjustment of the difficulty as regards to work, he at once procured warrants for all those who took part in the riot and caused the loss of property and life of the Colored people, and with the Sheriff of Bureau county, he had arrested more than 150 of the miners, 66 of whom he had convicted and placed in jail sentences in Bureau county; 9 were sent to the penitentiary for indeterminate sentences; 7 young boys were sent to Pontiac Reform School and Mayor Delmargo of the city was fined $1,000, and 6 months in Bureau county jail, since which time no semblance of racial disturbance has occurred in Bureau county. On the contrary, the Colored people have taken their place with the representative men and women of Spring Valley and Seatonville. The Board of School Directors have employed a full corps of Colored school teachers both in the grammar and high schools. The citizens of Spring Valley have elected two Colored men as Town Clerk and three Colored men have served as Aldermen of the city, being elected largely by white votes. Major Buckner, is a high priest of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, and he can preach a funeral or a lay sermon as well as any preacher in town. He is a bachelor and maintains finely appointed bachelor quarters at 3638 Dearborn street. He possesses one of the finest and most extensive collections of rare and valuable books to be found in the city. His heart beats in sympathy with everything that is grand enobling, and contributes much to poor people and to charity, regardless of their color and nationality and performs many other good deeds for those who meet with misfortune which the public is never aware of and all in all, he is an honor to all mankind. MONTGOMERY INDORSED. Second Ward Democrats Want Drug glist for Alderman. John H. Montgomery, who has been in the drug business for twenty years at State and Twenty-sixth streets, was indorsed for the Democratic nomination for Alderman in the Second Ward at a meeting of the Second Ward Democratic Club last night at 2449 Cottage Grove avenue. The Alderman whose term expires in the Spring is Thomas Dixon, a Republican and the Democrats believe, according to Democratic Committeeman H. P Downey, that they will have "a chance to win" with Montgomery as their candidate.—The Chicago Examiner, Jan. 1, '10. Mrs. Mamie M. Smith, 21 E. 36th Place, entertained a large number of her friends at cards and dancing Tuesday evening. The members of the "Home Club" were special guests. Dr. and Mrs. Howard Smith, 19 E. 36th Place entertained a small party of their friends at a Christmas Festival Sunday afternoon from two to six o'clock. Cuba, the first part of July, 1898, and while it was in camp at Springfield, Ill., with its officers and men all dined up ready to go to the front and to battle to death for their country, Dr. Miller was united in marriage to Miss Mamie Evans, who was the reigning belle of Winchester, Ky., who is one of nature's noblest women in every respect. While doing service with his regiment in Cuba, he was in charge of the field Hospital at Camp Marshall, and by treating those falling under his medical care with kindness he became popular with the rank and file of the regiment and was held in high esteem by each and every one of them. On the return of the Eighth Regiment from Cuba, he resumed the practice of medicine, his office is located at 3101 State street, and within the past few years he relinguished his duties as Assistant Surgeon of the Eighth Regiment. He is prominent in lodge affairs. He is Grand Medical Director of the Knights of Pythias of Illinois, member of Great Lakes Lodge of Elks; member of the Provident Hospital staff; member of the Physicians' Club and president of the Fellowship Club. He is also one of the directors of the Mt. Glenwood Cemetery Association, he owns a fine 30 acre farm near Winchester, Ky., and resides with his beautiful and charming wife in an attractive home of their own at 3642 Wabash Ave. CHIPS Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Washington, 3627 Forest Ave., entertained a large party of their friends New Year's Eve. Mrs. Edward S. Miller, 3642 Wabash avenue, gave a progressive whist party on Tuesday evening, the guests playing at four tables. Frank W. King, the wide awake undertaker, 3604 State street. "All I want to say is that the Fourteenth Anniversary edition of The Broad Ax, is your crowning effort in journalism." Mrs. St. Clair Beard of 4800 State St., gave a dinner in honor of Mrs. Ellen Slaughter of Topeka, Kans., Thursday. Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Jefferson, 4319 Forrestville Ave., entertained friends at a card party, Christmas evenings. Miss Deborah Williams of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is the guest of Mrs. Mamie M. Smith, 21 E. 36th Place. It was our pleasure this week to be presented to Mrs. George W. Holt, who together with her husband conducts the Brunswick hotel at 3004 State street. Mrs. Holt is a very pleasant lady to meet. Mrs. D. W. Boger, San Jose, Cal., Mrs. W. Marshall, Mrs. Thomas Pearson, and Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, occupied seats in box No. 4, at the great charity benefit ball, New Year's Eve. Mr. Cady K. Peck, of the F. and P. new department store, 31st and State street, is regaining his health again after his brief spell of illness caused from overwork, during the holiday season. Mine Host, George W. Holt, of the Brunswick hotel, 3004 State street, returned home Tuesday evening from St. Louis, Mo., where he is also engaged in business at 1925 Market street. Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Braddan, 5008 5th avenue, was on the 18th of December presented with another baby girl by the stork, and they are now the proud parents of five girls, who will be trained in the Baptist faith. Mr. Wm. B. Brente, of 74 Calle Juaerz, Guadalajara, Mexico, is spending the holidays with his brother, Mr. Joe Brent, 3530 Vernon Ave. Mr. Brente held a clerkship in the Chicago P. O. before taking up his residence in Mexico. Col. Alexander E. Manning, editor of The World, Indianapolis, Ind., has been a guest at the Keystone Hotel for the past week, and he was in evidence at the great charity benefit ball at the 7th Regiment Armorv, New Year's evening. Mrs. A. Townsend, and Mr. Isaac J. Reed, and Mrs. Phil Green, and Mr. John W. Anderson, were the first to fall in line in the grand march at the charity benefit ball, New Year's Eve. next to the military officers and their escorts. Mrs. Ellen Slaughter, of Topeka, Kans., was delightfully surprised Christmas morning by a check of $100 presented to her by her son Charles Slaughter, who is in the employ of Mr. D. E. Mudge, president of the Rock Island Railroad DR. EDWARD S. MILLER. Grand Medical Director of the Knights of Pythias of Illinois, who is an honor to the medical profession. Grand Medical Director of the Knights of Pythias of Illinois, who is an honor to the medical profession. APPOMATTOX CLUB. The Annual Holiday party given by the Club Tuesday, night last at the Union Masonic Temple Hall was a splendid success, regardless of weather conditions. President Moseley lead the Grand March with Mrs. J. T. Morton of 100 couples, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Hawley, Mrs. Alexander ones, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Estes, Mr. Morton and others. There were refreshments and dancing until A. M. when all left well pleased with the Appomattox Club. Regular meeting of old and new Board members Jan. 8th and installation of officers. All members are requested to be present as matters of importance will come up for consideration. Beauregard F. Moseley Beauregard F. Moseley is so well known throughout Chicago that he needs no introduction to the thousands of readers of The Broad Ax; he came into this world in the State of Georgia. He received his education in the public schools of his native State, where he afterwards taught school. After severing his connection with the schools he entered politics, holding several positions of trust under the national government at New Orleans, La. In the course of time he decided to cast his lot in the northern section of the country, and he removed with his family to Montreal, Canada, but it was too cold that far north for his warm Southern blood and early in the 90's he came to this city to reside. Soon after settling in Chicago he engaged in the newspaper business and for several years he very successfully ran "The Chicago Republic" and with his little newspaper he soon became a strong factor in politics in Englewood and its other affairs. In the meantime he began the study of law being admitted to the bar in 1896 and the greatest success has crowned his efforts in the field of law. Since his admission to the bar he has been a hard student. His finely furnished law offices at 6221 South Halsted street, Phone Wentworth 215, are filled with law books, having several thousand dollars invested in them, and it is safe to say that he has more clients [Name] Lawyer, silver-tongued orator, property holder, and secretary and treasurer of the Leland Glants Base Ball and Amusement Association. Alexander ones, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Estes, Mr. Morton and others. There were refreshments and dancing until 1 A. M. when all left well pleased with the Appattox Club. Regular meeting of old and new Board members Jan. 8th and installation of officers. All members are requested to be present as matters of importance will come up for consideration among white persons than any other Afro-American lawyer in Chicago. By strict attention to business and ever watchful of the interest of his clients, he has met with phenominal success in the world of law. He knows how to look out for number one and the result of being endowed with sufficient wisdom to do this he resides with his good wife Mrs. Moseley and their two interesting sons, and their daughter Miss Bertha Moseley who are as bright as a new silver dollar, Burton H. and Beaurgard F. Moseley, Jr., in an elegant stone front building of their own at 6248 Sangamon street. Mr. Moseley is prominently connected with the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. He is a member of the Appomattox Club, and is closing his year as its president. Under his wise administration, the club has bought a home in the 34th block on Wabash avenue, and he can never be commended too highly for putting it on a solid foundation, for he accomplished more in that direction, in the short space of one year, than all of its former presidents combined. He is also secretary and treasurer, of the Leland Giants Base Ball and Aumsement Association, and recently, he perfected arrangements, whereby, the club will play at Normal Park, 60th and Halsted street, this coming base ball season. STORY OF 1909 Important Events at Home and Abroad. THE NORTH POLE REACHED Mappenings the World Over Classified—Political and Personal Affairs, Sporting Contests, Accidents Due to Storms, Floods and Earthquakes—Conventions and Items of Miscellaneous Interest. JANUARY. 8. The president's special message on the secret service rejected by the house of representatives. 9. Secretary of State Elihu Root elected United States senator by the New York legislature. Gen. Jose Miguel Gomes proclaimed president of Cuba. 10. Governor General Magoon formally turned over the government of Cuba to President Gomes. FEBRUARY. 1. President Elect William H. Taft formally opened the Pacific end of the Panama canal. 2. France and Germany signed a Morocco pact. King Edward VII received in Berlin, the first visit of a British king to the German capital in 188 years. MARCH 4. Inauguration of W. H. Taft as twenty-seventh president of the United States, 60th congress ended. 5. President Taft nominated his cabinet officers as follows: Philander C. Knox, secretary of state; Franklin MacVey, the treasury; Jacob M. Dickinson, war; George von L. Meyer, navy; R. A. Ballinger, interior; James Wilson, agriculture; Charles Nagel, commerce and labor; Frank H. Hitchcock, postmaster; George W. Wickersham, attorney general. President Taft. Copyright, 1908, by Pach Bros officers as follows: Philander C. Knox, secretary of state; Franklin MacVeigh, the treasury; Jacob M. Dickinson, war; George von L. Meyer, navy; R. A. Ballinger, interior; James Wilson, agriculture; Charles Nagel, commerce and labor; Frank H. Hitchcock, postmaster; George W. Wickersham, attorney Copyright, 1908, by Pach Bros general. Special session of the gist congress opened; Joseph G. Cannon elected speaker of the house. Tariff bill framed by the Republican members of the ways and means committee of congress introduced in the house by Sereno E. Payne, chairman of the committee. Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt sailed from New York for Naples on the Hamburg-American liner Hamburg. B. An agreement reached by Austria and Servia effecting peace in the Balkans 22. Turkish garrison in Constantinople mutinied and expelled the Young Turks ministry. 23. Ultimatum of Young Turks to parliament. 24. Young Turks gained complete control of Constantinople, making the Sultan Abdul Hamid prisoner in his palace. 20. leaders of the army mutiny of April 13 in Constantinople executed for conspiracy. MAT. Mohammed V. Turkey's new sultan, invested with the sword of sovereignty at Constantinople. Gen. Stoessel and Admiral Nebogatov, who were serving sentences for neglect of duty in the late war, pardoned by the carr. William Eliot retired from the presidency of Harvard after 40 years' service. Abbott Lawrence Lowell assumed the presidency of Harvard university. JULY 8. The senate passed its amended tariff bill by a vote of 45 to 24. 8. Blotous Bolivians attacked the Argentine legation at La Pas in protest against Argentina's decision in the Peruvian boundary dispute. 14. Prince von Bubel, chancellor of the Argentine government from office and was succeeded by Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg. Royal troops of Persia defeated by the Nationalists at Teheran. 16. Diplomatic relations severed between Bolivia and the Argentine Republic upon the initiation of Argentina. 18. Blotous Bolivians in Guadalajara, Mexico, resulted in wrecking the town. Anti-Moroccan war riot in Barcelona, Spain. AUGUST. 8. The Russian Emperor Nicholas received as the guest of King Edward VI at Norwich University. 9. The Payne's tariff bill finally passed the senate; congress adjourned. 18. Samuel R. Van Zandt, ex-governor of Missouri, elected commander of chief chief SEPTEMBER 3. Dr. Frederick A. Cook announced the discovery by him of the north pole on April 21, 1908. 4. Labrador, from Indian Harbor, Labrador; that he reached the north pole April 6, 1909. 5. President Taft started from Boston on his 12,000 mile trip. Marriage at Dingwall, Scotland, of Miss Anita Stewart of New York to Prince Miguel of Brasília, claimant to the throne of Portugal. OCTOBER 13. American minister to China, Charles Coleman, sent his mission by the secretary of state. 20. President Taft and President Dias of Mexico met at El Paso, Tex. 21. Cabinet crisis in Spain, result of the execution of Prof. Ferrer, the revolutionist, on Oct. 13. 22. Carr Nicholas made a triumphal entry into Italy, guest of King Victor Emmanuel. NOVEMBER 2. Judge William J. Gaynor elected mayor of New York on the Democratic ticket; election a general reverse for Tammany Hall. Municipal reform defeated in San Francisco. Tom Johnson beaten by Herman Beahr in Cleveland mayoralty election. 3. Gold medal voted to Peary for having reached the north pole by the National Geographic society. 20 President Taft reached Washington at the end of his trip. 18. British house of lords rejected the Liberal budget by a vote of $80 to $8. DECEMBER. 1. The state department handed Senator Rodriquez, Nicaraguan charge d'affaires in Washington, his passports, virtually demanding the organization of a new government to replace Zelaya's. 2. Regular session first congress opened William J. Calhoun of Chicago appointed minister to China. 3. President Taft's first annual message presented to the congress. 4. Judge H. H. Lurton appointed justice of the United States supreme court. 5. President Zelaya placed his resignation in the hands of the Nicaraguan congress. 6. Prince Albert formally succeeded to the Belgian throne. WORK OF THE FLAMES JANUARY. 17. Loss of $000,000 by the burning of 346 auto in storage in Boston. JANUARY. 18. Loss of nearly $700.00 by fire in the woolen mills at North Chelmsford, Mass. 22. Loss on the wharfs of Galveston caused loss of $700.00. 5. Fire in Fort Worth, Tex., wiped out the property valued at $80,000. 000.000. $ death 14. Fire destroyed 8 churches, 40 dwellings and a business block in Rochester, N. Y.; loss nearly $500,000. MAY. 12. A $1,500,000 fire in Akron, O. 13. Loss of $1,000,000 by the burning of the Nevada grain docks at Port Costa, Cal. JUNE. 14. Fort William Henry hotel, noted hostelry on Lake George, burned; loss about $250,000. AUGUST. 10. Monticello, N. Y., a popular summer resort, nearly destroyed by fire; loss about $1,000,000. 21. Fire in the business district of Decatur, Ill., caused a loss of $1,000,000. DECEMBER. 2. Flames destroyed 5 buildings in the business district of Baltimore; loss estimated at about $1,000,000. 2. Plants in the business district of Kalamazoo, Mich., caused a loss of $750,000. 12. The Racine Manufacturing company's plant and other buildings burned at Racine, Wis.; loss $500,000. GAMES AND RACES MARCH. MARCH 2. Oro Morningstar won the championship of the world at 18.2 balk line billiards, defeating George F. Slosson, the 18.1 champion, in New York city; final score, 500 to 214. 2. Opening of the Ormond-Daytona beach drive, David Bruce Brown, driving a Benz car, lowered the amateur record for 10 miles to 5 minutes 15 seconds; previous record 6 minutes 15 seconds. APRIL. 3. Oxford won the 66th annual varsity race on the Thames, beating Cambridge by 3 lengths. Henri St. Veses of France won the international Marathon for professionals in New York. MAY. 6. St. Yves won the International Derby in New York, covering 26 miles and 35 yards in 2 hours, 44 minutes and 1 seconds. 12. King James won the Metropolitan handicap at Belmont park, New York. 13. King Edward's Minoru won the English Derby. 6. Balloon race start at Indianapolis, Ind. 7. W. K. Vanderbilt's Negofol won the French Derby at Chantilly. 8. Fitzherbert won the Suburban handicap at Sheepshead Bay. 9. Verdun, Rothschild owner, won the Grand Prix over the Longchamp course, near Paris. JULY. 1. Harvard won the varsity race over Yale at New London. 2. Cornell won the varsity eight eared race at Toughkeepsie. 3. The championship cup, which had been held in England 23 years, won back by the Meadowbrook (Long Island) polo team. 4. The Belgian crew won the Grand Challenge cup at Henley, England, defeating the Cambridge crew. SEPTEMBER. 5. The Taft cup trophy in the German-American sonderklasse yacht races won by the American yacht Joyette of Marblehead, Mass. 13. A. Holland Forbes won the Lahm cup in the balloon race from St. Louis, landing near Richmond, Va., and covering 71% miles in 19 hours and 10 minutes. 6. Pittsburgh (National Baseball league) won the world's championship from Detroit (American Baseball league) at Detroit. Jack Johnson defeated Stanley Ketchel in 12 rounds for the heavyweight champion at San Francisco. 18. Henri St. Yves won the Marathon Derby at Seattle in 2 hours, 23 minutes, and 39 seconds. 20. Vanderbilt cup race won by H. F. Grant, driving a 60 horsepower Alco 22. Henri St. Yves won the Marathon Derby at Seattle in 2 hours, 32 minutes and 39 seconds. 9. Vanderbilt cup race won by H. F. Grant, driving a 60 horsepower Alco for 28.8 miles an hour for 278.8 miles. Carlie Indians at Franklin field. Ch 62 miles an hour Jack Johnson. for 28.0 miles. Pennsylvania beat Carliele indians at football, 26 to 6. At home, 26 to 6. At football, 20 to 6. At Minnesota, 20 to 6. At Minnesota, NOVEMBER. 13. Yale defeated Princeton, 17 to 6, at New Haven. Michigan defeated Pennsylvania, 12 to 6, at Philadelphia. Game between Cornell and Chicago at the western football conference won the western football conference title from Wisconsin by 34 to 6 at Madison. 14. Brown defeated Carlisle Indians at football, 21 to 8, in New York. Yale beat Harvard, 8 to 6, in Cambridge. Michigan won the all western football title from Minnesota, 15 to 6, at Minneapolis. 15. James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson signed to box for the heavyweight championship, "€ rounds or more." DECEMBER. 16. Calvin Demarest won the 12.3 balk line billiard title from George Sutton in New York. 17. John Clarke and Walter Rutt won the 6 day cycle race, covering 2,698 miles 1 in at Madison Square Garden, New York. ```markdown ``` STORM AND FLOOD JANUARY. 32. 60 villages destroyed and 6,000 people killed by an earthquake in Persia. 30. Severe earthquake shocks in Spain. FEBUARY. JANUARY. 22. 13 killed and scores injured by a tornado which swept over eastern Arkansas MARCH 7. 18 deaths in a hurricane which swept the middle west from Mississippi to Pennsylvania. 8. 7 persons killed and property valued at $1,000,000 ruined by a windstorm at Cleveland. 9. Over 200 persons killed and millions in property destroyed by tornadoes which swept the south, including Tennessee Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia. MAY. 22. Many lives lost in a cyclone which swept over North Dakota and western Minnesota. 22 persons killed and 40 injured in Oklahoma by tornadoes. 10. 11 persons killed and scores injured in a series of tornadoes which swept over Texas. 11. 100 deaths in an earthquake which ruined the towns of St. Cannat and Rognet, France. 1. Severe earthquake shocks at Reggis and Messina, scene of the devastation in December, 1908. 100 persons killed by an earthquake in southern Greece. 18. 16 persons killed and 75 injured by a sudden storm in New York. 21. 21 persons killed in hurricane which struck the Gulf of Mexico and struck Galveston and the neighboring coast. 22. Floods at Monterey, Mexico, caused a loss of over 10,000 lives and destroyed property valued at $30,000,000. SEPTEMBER. 23. Beginning of a West India hurricane which created wide havoc on the northern gulf coast; heavy loss of life and great damage to property. OCTOBER. 24. A West India storm devastated the west coast of Cuba, nearly nacked Key West and swept up the Florida and Carolina coasts. 25. Earthquake at Catania, Sicily; Vesuvius again active. NOVEMBER. 6. Beginning of a rainstorm in the island of Jamaica, which caused many deaths, and the destruction by landslides, wrecks of shipping and inundation of property estimated at $7,000,000. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS JANUARY. JANUARY 18. Centenary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe celebrated. 15. Memorial services for United States seamen who perished on the Maine in Havana harbor on this date in 1888 held in Arlington National cemetery. 18. Leut. E. H. Shackleton, R. N., commander of the antarctic expedition, planted the Union Jack at latitude 52.22, about 11 miles from the south pole. 22. The battleship fleet reached Hampton Roads. Dr. W. T. Bull, noted surgeon and cancer expert, died in Savannah. MARCH. 4. The publishers and one editor of the New York World Indicted by the federal grand jury in New York city. 5. Standard Oil acquired in the railway rebate case. 19. Leut. Joseph Petrosini, noted Italian detective in New York, assassinated at Palermo, Italy. 22. Count Zeppelin's dirigible airship created a world's record by carrying 27 persons 150 miles. APRIL. 4. Commander Robert E. Peary, U. S. N., planted the stars and stripes at 1 82. Hans Anderson, survivor of the crew of the famous Monitor in the fight with the Merrimac March 9, 1862, died in Brooklyn; aged 86. 84. Peter Feneil Gerber, founder of Collier's Weekly and a patron of outdoor sports, died in New York city; aged 60. 85. Daughter born to Queen Wilhelmina of Holland. Queen Wilhelmi- Robert E. Peary. of na Holland. MAT. 2. The "commodity clause" of the Hepa- ton act of 1824 constitutional by the United States supreme court. killing of William E. Annls. 3. Maj. Israel C. Greene, the captor of John Brown at Harpers Ferry in 1859, died at Mitchell, S. D.; aged 85. JUNE. 1. Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition open- ed at Seattle. 2. Daughter born to Queen Victoria of Spain. JULY. 8. The Champlain tencentary celebration commemorating the discovery of Lake Champlain began on the Vermont shore of Lake Champlain beginning at New York March 15. 16. Weston arrived in San Francisco, having accomplished a total distance of 8,855 miles in about 165 days, begin- ning at New York March 15. 18. Passenger traffic opened between New York and Jersey City through the Hudson and Manhattan terminal roads. 19. Slivered from Calais, France to Tover, England, in an aerospace, covering the distance (23 miles) in about 40 minutes. 23. Orville Wright made a new airplane record by remaining in flight 1 hour, 12 minutes and 36 seconds at Fort Myer. 24. Orville Wright made the required speed record for the army airplane record by Myer, flying an average of 42.5 miles an hour, a 10 mile flight. The Chinese vice consul, Lock Wing, shot dead in New York by a Chinaman. 20 rioters summarily tried, convicted and executed at Barcelona, Spain. AUGUST. 2. "Lincoln" pennies went into circulation. 6. Paulhan made a new height record for airplanes, varying from 200 feet to 400 feet, at Douai, France. 7. Roger Sommer of France beat Wilbur Wright's duration record of 2 hours 30 minutes and 57 seconds by 6 minutes and 18 seconds at Mourmelon-Le-Grand, France. 12. Cross country aeroplane record of 12 miles in 19½ minutes made at Mineola, N.Y. by Wilhelm at Wiltshire. 13. Walter Wellman seconded in his dirigible balloon at Spitzenburg, bound for the north pole, meeting with an accident after traveling 36 miles, which indefinitely postponed the trip. 14. Opening of the aeroplane races at Rheims, France. 15. 8 killed and many injured in a striker's riot at the Pressed Steel Car company's plant at Schoenville, Pa. 16. Gustave Adolphe aviator, made a speed record at the Rheims races by covering 61-5 miles in 8 minutes 35-2-5 seconds. 17. Paulhan, French aviator, broke al'records for length of unbroken flight including Wilbur Wright's, by remaining in the air 2 hours, 53 minutes and 24 seconds at Rheims. 18. Henry Farman, English aviator, set a new record for heaviest that an enclosed plane had, 111.78 miles in 1 hours, 4 minutes and 56-2-5 seconds at Rheims. 28. Glenn H. Curtiss won the international aviator cup at Rhelms by traveling at the rate of 46.56 miles an hour and covering 12.42 miles in 15 minutes 60-42 seconds. 23 Centenary of the birth of Oliver Wendell Holmes celebrated. SEPTEMBER. 4 Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the arctic explorer, who left civilization in the summer of 1807. Headed at Copenhagen. P 8. Capt. F. S. Cody, an American in the British service, made a cross country aeroplanes flight of 40 miles, covered in 1 hour and 3 minutes. 9. Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the explorer, arrived in New York. Pearceach- Cook, the explorer, arrived in New York. Pearyreach, a bored New York. Hudson-Fulton celebration opened by a naval parade in New York harbor. 10. The ship Roosevelt, which carried the Peary exploring expedition, arrived at New York from the arctic region. OCTOBER. 1. Commander Robert E. Peary reached New York. International balloon goal race from Zurich. 2. Orville Wright broke the high flying record by soaring 1,600 feet at Potsdam. The Mars won the international balloon race, landing within 600 yards of the goal. 3. Edgar W. Mix, American aeronaut, won the Gordon Bennett cup in the balloon race from Zurich, landing at Warsaw, Poland, after covering 690 miles. Statue of Verrazzano, reputed first discoverer of the Hudson, unveiled in Battery park, New York. 4. Closet of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific fair at Seattle; total attendance about 2,750,000. 18. Opening of the Portola festival, commemorating the discovery in 1769 of the bay of San Francisco. NOVEMBER. 6. Paulhan, French aviator, made a new record in flight, reaching an altitude of 997 feet at Sandown park, London. 7. Standard Oil trust ordered to dissolve by the eighth United States circuit court, sitting as a court of appeals. 30. Switchmen's strike begun in the north-west. DECEMBER. 12. P. F. Sheedy, noted sporting man and an authority on art, died in New York city; aged 59. 13. Senator John Raines, father of the Raines hotel law, died at Canandal-gua, N. Y. Gen. W. W. Dudley, former commissioner of pensions, died in Washington; aged 67. 14. Judge George of Right Hon. William Ewart Gladstone, British statesman, called the 'Grand Old Man' of England, celebrated. CONVENTIONS FERRUARY 22. American bowling congress opened in Pittsburgh. MARCH. 23. Southern child labor congress met at New Orleans. 24. 12th annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church met in Baltimore. APRIL. 25. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met in Washington. 26. 10th congress of the International Women's Suffrage alliance opened in London. 27. 20th annual meeting of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution opened in Baltimore. 8. Reunion of United Confederate Veterans at Memphis. Meeting of the American Medical association at Atlantic City. 1. Forty-first annual convention of the National Woman Suffrage association met in Seattle. 2. Convention of the American Institute of Instruction opened at Castine, Me. 3. Anti-vivisection congress opened in London. international convention of the Christian Endeavor met at St. Paul. The Epworth league met in international convention at Seattle. 10. The International Air Navigation exhibition opened in Frankfort. 28. World conference of the Y. M. C. A. opened at Barmen-Elberfeld, Germany. AUGUST. 9. National irrigation congress met at Spokane, Wash. Annual G. A. R. encampment opened in Salt Lake City. 17. The 63d annual convention of the Universal Peace union opened at Mystic, Conn. 20. 6th international trades union congress opened in Paris. SEPTEMBER. 6. International Esperanto congress opened at Barcelona. 14. The American Bankers' association met in Chicago. OCTOBER. 22. Annual convention of the National Women's Christian Temperance union 8. The American Federation of Labor met in Toronto. DECEMBER. 20. The 5th anniversary of the American Historical and the American Economic associations celebrated in New York. DEATHS IN 1909 Noted People Removed During the Year. AN IMPRESSIVE LIST. Authors, Scientists, Statesmen, Artists, Soldiers, Sailors and Kings In the World of Finance Appear In the Record—The Roll Includes Royalty, and Civilians of Eminence at Home and Abroad. JANUARY. 11. Lily, duchess of Mariborough, daughter of the late Commodore Price of the United States navy, in London; aged 64. 12. Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, commander of the Russian Baltic fleet when annihilated by Togo's ships May 1966, in the sea of Japan, in St. Petersburg; aged 60. 13. Benoit-Constant Coquelin, noted French writer, Paris parish, c. 14. Miss Martha Finley, author of the popular "Elise Books," at Elkton, Md.; aged 81. 18. Grand Duke Vladimir, uncle of the czar of Russia, in St. Petersburg; aged 63 18 Rev. Dr. Theodore Cuyler, noted minister and author, in Brooklyn; aged 87. MARCH. 1 E. J. ("Lucky") Baldwin, well known turfman, at Arcadia, Cal.; aged 81. 6 John H. Starin, pioneer in river and harbor transportation, in New York city. 10 Maj. E. L. G. Zalinski, S. U. A., retired, noted inventor and engineer, in New York city; aged 60. 16 Elinor MacCartney Lane, author of "Nancy Stair" and other novels, at Lynchburg, Va. 18 Lamb, amb. soldier, editor and lawyer, hero of the Confederate defense of Fort Fitzhern in 1855, at Norfolk, Va.; aged 73. APRIL 8. Vice Admiral Cervera, who commanded the Spanish fleet at Santiago in 1888, at Puerua Real, Spain; aged 70. 9. Helena Modjeska, Polish tragedienne, called Calea; aged 53. 10. F. Marion Crawford, novelist, at Sorrento, Italy; aged 65. 11. Ethan Allen Hitchcock, ex-secretary of the interior, in Wash- PETER H. BURGESS 19 Algeron Charles Swinburne, poet and essayist, at Putney, England; aged 72. 20 Ex-United States Senator at C. C. South Carolina, Inla, at Columbia, S. C.; aged 73. 21 Ex-United States Senator William Stewart of Neva- 22. Ex-United States F. Marion Craw- Senator William ford. Stewart of Neva- Washington; aged 82. 23. Charles Warren Stoddard, author and educator, in Monterey, Cal.; aged 63. Heinrich Conried, impresario, former director of the Metropolitan Opera House, in Meral, Austrian; aged 54. 24. Ex-Governor Frederick Holbrook of Fermont, at Brattleboro; aged 63. Olga Grigorova, actress, author and lecturer, near Sutton, Surrey, England; aged 70. MAY 8. Augusta Evans Wilson, author of "St. Elmo," "Beulah," "Vashti" and other popular novels of southern life, at Mobile, Ala.; aged 74. 9. Gore Meyer the English novelist, in London; aged B1. 10. Henry H. Rogers, financier and director of the Standard Oil company, in New York; aged 69. JUNE 2. Theodore Barch, noted German editor, publicist and authority on American affairs, at Baden-Baden; aged 60. 6. Col. Alexander Kelly McClure, noted yankee politician, in Philadelphia; aged B1. 10. Rev. Dr. Edward Everett Hale, dist. cushioned clergyman, author and journalist, chaplain of the United States senate in Boxbury. Messages. &c. 26. Sarah Arne Jewett, noted writer of stories of New England life, at South Berwick, Me.; aged 60. 20. Carrie Burnham Kilgore, pioneer woman lawyer, at Swarthmore, Pa.; aged 72. JULY. 11. Prof. Simon Newcomb, noted astronomer, mathematician and traveler, in Washington, aged 4. 12. Frederick Phanerius civil war veteran and noted military writer and statistician, a. Albany, N. Y.; aged 72. Louis Loeb, American artist and illustrator, at Canterbury, N. H.; aged 43. Elizabeth Taylor Dandridge, daughter of President Zachary Taylor and mistress of the White House during his term, at Winchester, Va.; aged 83. AUGUST 18. Lady Alma-Tadema, wife of the celebrated painter Sir Laurence Alma-Tadema and herself an artist of note, in London. 19. Sir Theodore Martin, English author and poet, in London; aged 83. 20. George Manville Fenn, English novelist of the old school, in London; aged 78. SEPTEMBER. 4. Clyde Fitch, the playwright, at Chailors-sur-Marne, France; aged 44. 7. Henry B. Blackwell, anti-slaverist and pioneer woman suffragist, in Boston; agent of Gen. James Shackleford, veteran of the Mexican civil wars; at Port Huron, Mich.; aged 32. 8. Joel B. Erhardt, noted lawyer and political leader, in New York city; aged 70. Leut. Gen. H. C. Corbin, U. S. A., retired, in New York city; aged 63. 12 William Lloyd Garrison, son and namesake of the great anti-slavery leader and himself a widely known reformer and publicist, at Lexington, Means; aged 71. 14 Mayo Williamson Hazeltine, noted book reviewer and author, at Atlantic City; aged 68. 18 Baron Tweedmouth, late first lord of the British admiralty, in London; aged 60. Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota, at Rochester, Minn.; aged 49. Robert Hoe 3d, head of the noted firm of printing press manufacturer of the American flag; aged 70. "Major" Rodina Nutt, male survivor of Barnum's celebration; midget troupe, at Dorchester, Mass. aged 69. Henrietta Chanfrau, an time actress who supported Forrester and Booths, at Burlington, N. J. aged 73. OCTOBER. 4. Albert Pulitzer, founder of the New York Journal and brother of Josef Pulitzer of the New York World. Vienna; aged 88. 5. W. L. Lusacman, former American minister to Panama, in London. 6. Cesare Bombroso, noted Italian criminologist and alienist, at Turin; aged 19. 7. Patrick Henry McCarran, Democrat leader in Brooklyn borough, New York in that city. 8. Col. Theodore A. Dodge, U. S. A., retired, noted military writer, in Paris; aged 77. 9. Rear Admiral Erben, U. S. A., retired, a naval hero of the civil war in New York city; aged 77. Gen. Olivio Otis Howard, U. S. A., retired, at Buffalo, Vt.; aged 79. Prince Hirobou Ito, distinguished Japanese statesman, former resident general of Korea, as assistant at Harbin, Manchuria, by Korean. NOVEMBER 4. Gen. John J. Coppinger, U. S. A. 5. war 6. erad, in, Washington, aged. 8. Lionel Brough, once noted comedian in London. 10. Richard Watson Glider, author and editor of the Century Magazine, in New York city; aged 66. PETER H. BURGESS 19. William M. Lafran, editor of the New York Sun, at Lawrence, N. Y. aged 61. 20. Consulso, dowager duchess of Mancheste (now Yugoslavia), called the most influential American woman in England, in London; aged 61. Richard Watson Glider in England, in Richard Watson London; aged 61. Glider. 23. David A. De Ar-mond, one of the oldest and best known Democratic members of congress, at Butler, Mo.; aged 65. DECEMBER. 4. Princess Waldemar, noted member of the royal family of Denmark, at Copehagen. 5. George Crocker, capitalist, in New York city; aged 53. 10. Red Cloud, once notorious as the fighting chief of the Sloux, at Pine Ridge reservation; aged 86. 17. King Leopold 11. of Belgium, at Brussels; aged 74. 13. Gen. Green B. Raum, civil war veteran, congressman and former commissioner of pensions, in Chicago; aged 80. Grand Duke Michael Nicholas-vitch, uncle of the czar of Russia, at Cannes, France; aged 77. DISASTERS AT SEA JANUARY. JANUARY 22. White Star liner Republic rammed by the Italian liner Florida off Nantucket; 6 deaths and remarkable rescue of one passenger before the Republic sank. FEBRUARY. 20. The Hamburg-South America liner Presidente Roca burned off Paninsula Valdes; loss (owners' report) 20 lives, (exports) 256 of the passengers and crew. JULY. 12 14 sailors of the steamer J. B. Cowle drowned when that vessel collided with the Isaac M. Scott in Lake Superior off Whitefish Point light. 14 The British submarine C 11 sunk in collision with the steamship Eddystone off Halsborough lightship; 13 of the crew drowned. AUGUST. 24 The North German Lloyd steamer Schlesien collided with the Argentine excursion steamer Colombia in Montevideo, and she either with a loss of over 150 passengers. NOVEMBER. 14. 100 deaths at the sinking of the Pacific liner La Seyne after collision near Singapore. 27. The coasting stramer Argo wrecked off Tillamook, Ore.; 14 lives lost. DECEMBER. 8. Steamer Ellan Varnil wrecked in the Mersey; 12 ramangues and 21 of the crew lost. Steamer Thistlemar lost in Barnstable bay; 20 sailors drowned. 8. lives lost by the foundering of car ferry Marquette and Bessemer No. 2 on Lake Erie. ACCIDENTS ON LAND JANUARY. 20. 25 miners killed by gas explosion in Leiter's colliery at Ziegler, Ill. 12. Explosion in the Lick Branch mine, Bluefield, W. Va., caused the death of 100 miners. 14. Firedamp explosion in the Auka coal mine at Veszprim, Hungary, caused the death of 200 men. 12. 2 killed and 10 injured in a collision on the Denver and Rio Grande railroad near Dotsero, Colo. 21. By explosion and fire in the temporary crib of a tunnel under Lake Michigan off Chicago about 70 workmen lost their lives. FEBRUARY. 22. Between 200 and 300 persons burned to death and scores injured in a fire which destroyed the Flores theater in Acapulco, Mexico. MAY. 23. Explosion of 1,000 pounds of dynamite in the stone quarries at South Bethlehem, near Albany, N. Y., caused a loss of 29 lives. JUNE. 24. 16 persons killed and 42 injured in a head-on collision of electric cars at Chesterton, Ind. AUGUST. 25. 9 killed and 50 hurt in a head-on collision on the Denver and Río Grande near Colorado Springs, Colo. SEPTEMBER. 26. French dirigible military balloon Republic wrecked near Moulins and officers on board killed. OCTOBER. 27. 30 deaths caused by a mine explosion at Nanaimo, B. C. 6. 16 injured on the battleship North Dakota by the explosion of a boiler tube during a speed test. 12. Explosion in the St. Paul Coal company's mine near Cherry, Ill., resulted in the death of nearly 200 miners. DECEMBER. 17. 6 operatives killed in a factory fire in Philadelphia. THE LADY OF THE MIDDLE-STREET THEATRE MADAM MAUDE SEAY. The most up-to-date and fashionable French milliner among the Afro- Am.icans, residing in Chicago. In the latter part of September, 1908, Madam Maude Seay, who thoroughly learned the millinery trade with Griffin and Company, the French milliners, Michigan avenue and Jackson Blvd., engaged in business for herself in the 33d block on State street, and being very popular and well known among the best class of Colored people on the south side, she met with success from the beginning. In the spring of 1909, she removed her millinery shop to a larger and better store, 3531 State street, phone Douglas 2120, and at all times she has on hand, a large display of the finest and most fashionable hats that can be found in this city, of her own creation. Some of the most elaborately plumed hats worn at the Thanksgiving K. P. ball, were fashioned by her and many of the most stylish ladies who will attend the great charity benefit ball, at the 7th Regiment Armory, New Year's evening have on dered their hats from Madam Seay. William Robinson William Robinson was born at Reedsville, Mifflin county, Pa., in 1861, and at the age of eight years he removed from there to Pittsburg, Pa., with his mother, Mrs. Martha Robinson, where he attended school and resided until September, 1890. That same year he came to Chicago to make his future home, and for five years thereafter he worked for the late M. C. McDonald, or until the old Chicago Daily Globe, which was controlled by Mr. McDonald, went out of existence. Then for some time thereafter he was in the employ of George Hankins, and in 1894, Mr. Robinson worked in Douglas Park until 1895, at which time he was appointed by Mayor George B. Swift to the police department, and from that time to the present he has been a faithful servant of the city, and to his everlasting credit, he has never been brought up before the Police Trial Board on any charge whatever. On January 12, 1903, Mr. Robinson was happily united in marriage to Mrs. Carrie Webb, of Columbus, Ohio. [Name] Prominent Odd Fellow, Mason, Good Citizen, Property-holder and Taxpayer. better store, 3531 State street, phone Douglas 2120, and at all times she has on hand, a large display of the finest and most fashionable hats that can be found in this city, of her own creation. Some of the most elaborately plumed hats worn at the Thanksgiving K. P. ball, were fashioned by her, and many of the most stylish ladies, who will attend the great charity benefit ball, at the 7th Regiment Armory, New Year's evening have or dered their hats from Madam Seay who is an ideal helpmate for him. Right here it might be stated, that Mr. Robinson has only one sister, who he highly esteems, Mrs. Maggie Strange, residing in Pittsburg, Pa. His father passing away in his native town, and his mother folding her arms in death at Pittsburg. He belongs to the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, being an honored member of Ezekiel Lodge No. 1905. He is a Patriot of the Chicago Branch No. 10, 12th Regiment. He is also a Mason, being a member of Doric Lodge No. 77. Mrs. Robinson is a member of the Household of Ruth No. 44. She is also a member of Olivet Baptist Church. Three years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson bought a nice brick two-flat building at 3511 Armour avenue, and they deserve great credit for putting and keeping their property up in first-class shape. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are both ideal citizens—honest to the backbone, and they have many friends among both races who are highly pleased to see them meeting with success in their journey through life. Anti-Mob Bill WHICH WAS GOTTEN THROUG ILLINOIS IN 1805, BY WHO HAS IMMORTAL HEROIC WORK IN THA WHICH WAS GOTTEN THROUGH THE LEGISLATURE OF ILLINOIS IN 1905, BY HON. EDWARD D. GREEN, WHO HAS IMMORTALIZED HIMSELF FOR HIS HEROIC WORK IN THAT DIRECTION. The following bill was championed through the legislature of Illinois in 1906, by Hon. Edward D. Green, member of the 44th General Assembly, and if he never performs another noble act in his life, he has covered himself over with glory and immortalized himself by making it possible to remove officers of the peace and sheriffs from office, who fail to suppress mob violence, and Governor Charles S. Deneen, under this measure was forced to remove Sheriff Davis of Alexander county, from office for falling to do his duty during the late riot at Cairo Ill. "BILL TO SUPPRESS MOB VIO- LENCE." "Section 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois represented in the Generay Assembly: That any collection of individuals, five or more in number, assembled for the unlawful purpose of offering violence to the person or property of any one supposed to have been guilty of a violation of the law, or for the ```markdown ``` [Name] HON. EDWARD D. GREEN. Prominent Knights of Pythias, vie, author of the "Anti-Mob Bill" on Deneen, was forced to remove Sher office. Prominent Knights of Pythias, ex-member of the legislature of Illinois, author of the "Anti-Mob Bill" under which law, Governor Charles S. Deneen, was forced to remove Sheriff Davis of Alexander County, from office. purpose of exercising correctional powers or regulative powers over any person or persons by violence, and without lawful authority, shall be regarded and designated as a 'mob.' "Section 2. The term 'serious injury,' for the purposes of this act, shall include any injury to property which shall cause damage to the owner thereof or any injury to the person which shall temporarily or permanently disable the person injured from earning a livelihood. and upon the fact being made to appear to the Governor, he shall publish proclamation declaring the office of such sheriff vacant, and his office shall thereby and thereafter immediately be vacated, and the officer shall immediately succeed to and perform the duties of sheriff until the successor of such sheriff shall have been duly elected or appointed pursuant to the existing law providing for the filling of vacancies in such office, and such sheriff shall not "Section 3. Any person or persons who shall compose a mob, with the intent to inflict damage or injury to the person or property of any individual charged with a crime, or, under the pretence of exercising correctional powers over such person or persons by violence, and without authority of law, shall be subject to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, and may be imprisoned in the county jail not less than thirty days nor to exceed twelve months for each and every offense. "Section 4. Any person or persons, whether composing a mob under the provisions of this act or not, who shall by violence inflict damage to the property or serious injury to the person of any other person upon the pretence of exercising correctional powers over such person or persons, by violence and without authority of law, shall be deemed guilty of a EUGH THE LEGISLATURE OF HON. EDWARD D. GREEN, LIZED HIMSELF FOR HIS AT DIRECTION. felony, and shall suffer imprisonment in the penitentiary not exceeding five years; and any person so suffering damage to property or injury to person by a mob shall have an action against the county or city in which such injury is inflicted, for such damages as he may sustain, to an amount not exceeding five thousand dollars. "Section 5. The surviving spouse, lineal heirs, or adopted children of any such other person or persons who, before the loss of life, were dependent for support upon any other person who shall hereafter suffer death by lynching at the hands of a mob, in any county or city of this State, shall recover from such county or city damages for injury sustained by reason of the loss of life of such person, to a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars. "Section 6. If any person shall be taken from the hands of a sheriff, or his deputy, having such person in custody, and shall be lynched, it shall be conclusive evidence of failure on the part of such sheriff to do his duty. C. ex-member of the legislature of illin- der which law, Governor Charles S. iff Davis of Alexander County, from and upon the fact being made to appear to the Governor, he shall publish proclamation declaring the office of such sheriff vacant, and his office shall thereby and threat immediately be vacated, and the coroner shall immediately succeed to and perform the duties of sheriff until the successor of such sheriff shall have been duly elected or appointed, pursuant to the existing law providing for the filling of vacancies in such office, and such sheriff shall not thereafter be eligible to either election or reappointment to the office of sheriff: Provided, however that such former sheriff may, within ten days after such lynching occurs, file with the Governor his petition for reinstatement to the office of sheriff, and shall give ten days' notice of the filing of such petition to the prosecuting attorney of the county in which such lynching occurred, and also to the Attorney General. If the Governor, upon hearing the evidence and argument, if any presented, shall find that such sheriff has done all in his power to protect the life of such prisoner and performed the duties required of him by existing laws respecting the protection of prisoners, then such Governor may reinstate such sheriff in his office and shall issue to him a certificate of reinstatement, the same to be effective on the day of such order of reinstatement, and the decision of such Governor shall be final." --- Mary Louise DR. A. BEATRICE SCHULTZ-KNIGHTEN. One of the most brilliant Afro-American women physicians and surgeons in the middle west. Dr. Anna B. Schultz-Knighten the subject of this sketch, was born in the capital of the nation on the banks of the historic Potomac. From the primary schools of her native city, she went to the Normal Department of Howard University, at which school she acquitted herself with honors. Later she took a course at Fisk, the famous school for Colored youths in the south, and by close application to her studies, made a record for scholarship that reflected great credit upon herself, as well as her Alma Mater. In 1894, Dr. Schultz entered Jenner Medical College of this city, graduating from that institution three years later. She at once took up the practice of her profession and made a success of it from the start. Her work, which has been of a varied nature, has not been confined entirely to the people of her own race. Many white patients have availed themselves of her skill as a surgeon, and as a specialist along certain lines, she has been frequently called into consultation with many of the city's leading physicians. The Doctor has been Medical Expert for the Hammond Packing Company, one of the largest concerns of its kind in America, and for such well known public service corporations as the Chicago City Railways Company, and the Common wealth Edison Company. Dr. Schultz is in many respects a remarkable woman. Handsome of face, distinguished in carriage, with a manner as winning as a politician's. SMARUEL RECORDS Settlement ALL ARE WELCOME Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 28th, '09 the Emanuel Neighborhood House was crowded to the doors. The occasion was the Christmas celebration of the day nursery, and kindergarten about eighty children and their parents gathered. A huge Christmas tree loaded down with gifts for the children—which had been donated to Mrs. Emanual by the Chicago Woman's Club and Mrs. C. P. Woolley. A sumptuous dinner consisting of frigarized chicken and roast turkey—was served to everyone present, and a few baskets distributed to the neighbors. The program was given by the children—many visitors were present, the whole affair was a grand success. Miss Chapman deserves a great deal of credit for the manner in which she trained the children for the celebration. she would attract attention in any gathering. As was once said of Mary, Queen of Scots, she looks "fit to be the mother of a lion's brood." Nothing so strikingly illustrates the determined will of this many-sided woman as an exhibition of nerve on her part during an epidemic of small-pox at Provident Hospital, when that institution was located at Twenty-ninth and Dearborn Streets. The white superintendent deserted her post and fled from the pestilence like a wild horse, before a prairie fire. Unvaccinated and no more immune than her white sister, Dr. Schultz took the vacant post as acting superintendent, and held the fort, without pay, till the disease had been stamped out. A few years ago the Doctor was offered the position of Asst. Superindendent of nurses for the Kankakee Insane Asylum, but declined the honor. Nothing shows the versatility of her character more than the fact that she has taken up the study of law as a diversion. Should she qualify for this strenuous profession, Chicago will hear from her in the law as it has in the field of medicine. Dr. Schultz is happily married to Mr. D. J. Knighten, one of the business men of Chicago, he being the only Colored Live Stock Broker here. Her office is located at 2719 State St., in the 2d ward, where she has been since the day she graduated, 12 years ago. The doctor is well known for her charity, and is now educating an orphan girl, who promises to be as capable as the doctor. JESSE BINGA BANKER S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place, Chicago Telephone Douglas 1565 GENERAL BANKING Main Office: Branch Office Suite 64, 95 Washington St., CHICAGO, ILL. 3517 State Street 'PHONE 4966 CENTRAL Office Phone, 2445 Aldine Residence Phone 5898 Douglas Charles S. Jackson Undertaker and Embalmer 3249 State St., Chicago, Ill. 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year As agent buy and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estates for non-residents, including payment of taxes and locking 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 E. JACKSON FUNERAL DIRECTOR Pianos FUNER 2959-6 Branch: Fine Carriage Fine Carriages for Hire to Parties and Weddings FRANKL.GALE 3140 State Street Joseph R.Dunn PROPRIETORS George Hight The "Budweiser" We do not claim But we are doing ever Customers will always full value received. We most cordially use from a Drug Store home in our store. We welcome. Customers Physicians' Prescrip- Our best Bargain FOR THE HAIR—ELI Invigorates the Scald Ilable Pomade for La But we are doing everything we can to make this a Drug Store where Customers will always feel that they are being well treated and getting full value received. We most cordially invite you to come here and buy whatever you use from a Drug Store. We would like to have you feel perfectly at home in our store. Bring your friends with you. You will always be welcome. Customers may rely upon obtaining pure medicines. Physicians' Prescriptions and Family Recipes Accurately Prepared. Our best Bargain White Rose Pomade 10c FOR THE HAIR—ELEGANTLY PERFUMED, PURE AND HARMLESS. Invigorates the Scalp and renders the Hair pliable and silky. The reliable Pomade for Ladies and Gentlemen. John H. Montgomery, Druggist Gerald Bldg., 26th and State Street, Chicago Dorsey's WHITE ROSE Petrolatum For Chapped Hands, Face and Lips KINGSTON PHARMACY J. S. DORSEY, R. Ph. proprietor PATRICK H. O'DONNELL WILLIAM DILLON CLARENCE A. TOOLEN Tel. Central 4000 O'Donnell, Dillon & Toolen for the relief and treat such as Coughs, Cold chitis, Tickling in Thro Pr Cut out and bring Syrup for 20c. We do not claim to Earth, but will make for the relief and treatment of affections of the Throat and Lungs such as Coughs, Colds, Croup, Whooping Cough, Hoarseness, Bronchitis, Tickling in Throat, etc. Price, 25 Cents Cut out and bring this advertisement and receive a bottle of this Syrup for 20c. We do not claim to be the biggest, best and oldest Drug Store on Earth, but will make Customers feel that they are being well treated and getting full value. C. E. KREYSSLER, CHEMIST and DRUGGIST 5059 State Street, N. E. Corner 51st St., Chicago. Phones Oakland 245 and 246 Loans on first and second Mortgages Fire Insurance placed in any company Fine Funeral Furnishing Goods and Livery in Connection. Open Day and Night 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 5050 State Street, Chicago English Chop House Ghop Suey and All Chinese Dishes Served in the Highest Culinary Art by a First Class Chinese Cook. The After Theater Parties will find the "Budwiser," The Proper Place To Enjoy A Delightful Repast, and all Patrons will be served by Polite Attendants. S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place, Chicago Telephone Douglas 1565 2959-61 STATE ST., CHICAGO Branch: 1310 Bingham St., Pittsburg, Pa. A Good Drug Store to Trade At. Special Trial Offer HILLMAN'S STATE & WASHINGTON STS. WHERE EVERY PATRON Saves ON EVERY PURCHASE Telephone Yards 693 JOHN J. BRADLEY Real Estate Loans Fire and Plate Glass Insurance 4709 S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO Good Colored Tenants Always Appreciated Stove Heated Flats and houses to suit your income. I rent only my own property. When you want to rent, you will save many a weary step, if you first call on Samuel Richardson, 142 La Salle Street Telephone Main 2133 CHICAGO Room 1, OTIS BLOCK Frank H. Lewis, Prop. Lou Seldon, Mgr. Phone Oakland 1787. Leu Seldon,Mgr. THE RAILROAD INN Imported and Domestic Wines Liquors & Cigars Cafe in Connection N. E. Corner Fifty-first and Armour Avenue, Chicago, M. American Brick Co. President and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. MANUFATURERS OF Common and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: 45th and Robey Sts. Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. Telephone Yards 128. Phooe Aldine 871 D. C. SMITH Real Estate, Loans, Renting and Insurance PLATE GLASS AND LIFE INSURANCE DEBTS COLLECTED NOTARY PUBLIC 3128 State St., Chicago, Ill. RES. 3809 WABASH AVE. Tel. Douglas 1165. HOURS UNTIL 9 a. m. and after 9 p. m. DR. A. L SMITH Physician and Surgeon Assistant County Physician OFFICE HOURS: 10 to 12 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 to 9 p. m. Sunday 1 to 2 p. m. Phones Calumet 185 & 2252 COR. 29th & STATE STS. CHICAGO, IL. Office Phone Douglas 3708 NOTARY PUBLIC Frank W. King Undertaker LADY ASSISTANT 2004 STATE STREET CHICAGO