The Broad Ax
Saturday, January 28, 1911
Chicago, Illinois
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THE BROAD AX
Ex-Mayor Edward F. Dunne Issues His Platform
And Calls On All Good Citizens to Rally to His Support.
Former Alderman John Edward Scully and Many Other Republican Mayoralty Candidates Are In the Running.
Carter H. Harrison Will Invade the 29th and 30th Wards With His Boom this Coming Sunday.
The Supporters of Andrew J. Graham Are Still Active In His Behalf and Look Upon Him As the Logical Winner In the Long Drawn Out Contest.
Ex-Mayor Edward
Issues
And Calls On All Good Citizens
Former Alderman John Edward
Republican Mayoralty Candidate
Carter H. Harrison Will Invade
His Boom this Year
The Supporters of Andrew J. C.
Behalf and Look Upon His
In the Long Draft
Ex-Mayor Edward F. Dunne, has
set forth his platform, which has the
right ring to it and he calls on all
good citizens, throughout Chicago to
rally to his support. It is as follows:
"I stand for and will endeavor to enforce: Honesty in public office. Lower gas and electric light rates. Abolition of the loop. Better water service. Utilization to the limit of the sanitary district electric lighting service for Chicago's street lighting. More street cars and fewer straphangers. Unification of all intraurban transportation. Municipally controlled subways, wharves, and outer harbors until they can be acquired by the city. No acceptance of moneys from the traction companies to build subways under the terms of the present ordinance. No diversion to other purposes of the traction fund. Through routed surface, superface, and subsurface transportation. Consolidation of city, county, and park government. Consolidation of all tax assessing and collection bodies into one single department under the consolidated city and county government.
A straight through routed elevated road from north to south and from northern to southern limits of city between Halstead and Ashland avenue. More municipally owned bathing beaches. Nocturnal removal of all garbage on street car lines. Regulation of the liquor traffic in Chicago by Chicagoans. No more sumptuary legislation. Graft must go. The loop must go. Fake reform must go. Inequality of taxation must go. Bomb throwing must go. Honesty in public life must come. Through routed transportation must come. Fair and equitably distributed taxation must come. Effective police protection must come. Decency towards and fair treatment of the citizen from public officials, from the mayor down to the policeman, must come."
The above platform is clean cut and it would be well indeed if the vo
NEW LIBEL BILL OF ILLINOIS.
of Proposed Act.
Springfield, Ill., Jan. 24.—The text of the libel bill recommended by the Illinois Publishers' Association which has been introduced in the senate is as follows:
An Act Entitled an Act in Relation to Libel.
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Illinois represented in the general assembly.
Section 1. Libel defined—That a malicious publication by writing, printing, picture, effigy, sign or otherwise than by mere speech, which exposes any living persons or the memory of any deceased person, to hatred, contempt, ridicule or obliquy, or which causes or tends to cause any person to be shunned or avoided, or which has a tendency to injury any persons, corporation or association of persons, in his or their business or occupation, is a libel.
Sec. 2. Libel a misdemeanor—That any person who publishes a libel is guilty or a misdemeanor.
Defense to Prosecution.
Sec. 3. Malice presumed, defense to prosecution. That a publication having a tendency or effect mentioned in section 1 is to be deemed malicious if no justification or excuse therefore is shown.
HEW TO THE LINE: LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY
ters should decide to see to it that its most important fatures are incorporated into the laws governing this city and enforced to the letter. Former Alderman John Edward Scully, who greatly assisted the Colored citizens committee in its work of raising funds for the Colored young men's Christian Association Building, who contributed liberally himself, for that purpose and who has always been friendly to the Colored people and employees two to three hundred Colored men, in his "Hot stuff gangs," during the busy season of the year, for he is one of the largest asphalt paving contractors in this city and in view of these facts and the further fact that Mr. Scully is a good business man and knows how to handle large affairs therefore, the Colored voters in all parts of this city should gladly give him a helping hand in his fight for Mayor of Chicago.
The other Republican candidates in the running for Mayor are John R. Thompson, Thomas M. Hunter, Charles W. Vail, John F. Smulski, William Hale Thompson and Alderman Charles R. Merriam, as stated last week in these columns that "Mayor Fred A. Busse, has about concluded to give up the political ghost and for various reasons best known to himself he will not become a candidate for re-election.
Carter H. Harrison, will start up his speaking right away and this coming Sunday he will invade the 29th and 30th Wards with his boom for Mayor, John E. Traeger, who is a strong political power in the Town of Lake and highly esteemed by its citizens will accompany him on his speaking tour through the stockyards district.
The supoprators of Andrew J. Graham are still active in his behalf and Roger C. Sullivan and his other followers look upon him as the logical winner in the long drawn out contest.
The publication is justified when the matter charged as libelous is true and was published with good motives and for justifiable ends.
The publication is excused when it is honestly made, in the belief of its truth and upon reasonable grounds for this belief, and consists of fair comments upon the conduct of a person in respect of public affairs or upon a thing which the proprietor thereof offers or explains to the public.
Section 4. Publication Defined—To sustain a charge of publishing a libel it is not necessary that the matter complained of should have been seen by another. It is enough that the defendant knowingly displayed it or parted with its immediate custody under circumstances which exposed it to be seen or understood by another person than himself.
Liability of Editors.
Sec. 5. Liability of editors and others-That every editor or proprietor of a book, newspaper or serial and every member of a partnership or incorporated association by which a book, newspaper or serial is issued is chargeable with the publication of any matter contained in such book, newspaper or serial.
But in every prosecution for libel the defendant may show in his defense that the matter complained of was published without his knowledge or fault and against his wishes by another who had no authority from him to make the publication and
CHICAGO, JANUARY 28, 1911.
1910
HON. KICKMAN SCANLAN.
One of the Clean cut Judges of the Circuit Court of Cook County; who would make a tip-top Republican candidate for Mayor of Chicago.
whose act was disavowed by him so soon as known.
Sec. 6. Publishing a true report of public official proceedings—That a prosecution for libel cannot be maintained against a reporter, editor, publisher or proprietor of a newspaper for the publication thereof of a fair and true report of any judicial, executive or other public and official proceeding or of any statement, speech, argument or debate in the course of the same, without proving actual malice in making the report.
This section does not apply to a libel contained in the heading of the report or in any other matter added by any other person concerned in the publication or in the report of anything said or done at the time and place of the public and official proceedings which was not a part thereof.
found and tried in the county where the paper containing the libel purports upon its face to be published, or, if no county is indicated upon the face of the paper, in any county where the paper was circulated.
Section 9. Restriction on indictment for libel—That a person cannot be indicted or tried for the publication of the same libel against the same person in more than one county.
Changing Place of Trial.
Section 10. Power of court, place of trial—Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to abridge or in any manner affect the power of a competent court to change the place of trial of an indictment for libel in the same manner as may lawfully be done in respect to other indictments.
Sec. 11. Privileged communications—That a communication made to a
Libel Against a Resident.
Sec. 7. Indictment for libel published against resident—That an indictment for a libel contained in a newspaper published within this state against a resident thereof may be found either in the county where the paper was published or in the county where the person libeled resided when the offense was committed. In the latter case the defendant is entitled to an order of the Supreme Court directing the indictment against him to be tried in the county in which the paper was printed and published upon compliance with the following conditions:
1. He must apply for the order within thirty days after being committed upon or giving ball to answer the indictment.
2. He must execute a bond to the complainant, with two sufficient sureties, approved by the judge hearing his application in a penal sum, fixed by the judge, not less than $250 and not more than $1,000, conditioned for the payment in case the defendant is convicted of all the complainant's reasonable expenses in going to and from his place of residence and the place of trial and in attendance upon the trial.
3. He must, within ten days after granting of the order file the order and deposit the bond with the clerk of the county in which the indictment is pending.
Fixing Place of Trial.
Sec. 8. Indictment for libel published against nonresident—That indictment for a libel published against a person not a resident of this state must be
found and tried in the county where the paper containing the libel purports upon its face to be published, or, if no county is indicated upon the face of the paper, in any county where the paper was circulated.
Section 9. Restriction on indictment for libel—That a person cannot be indicted or tried for the publication of the same libel against the same person in more than one county.
Changing Place of Trial.
Section 10. Power of court, place of trial—Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to abridge or in any manner affect the power of a competent court to change the place of trial of an indictment for libel in the same manner as may lawfully be done in respect to other indictments.
Sec. 11. Privileged communications—That a communication made to a person entitled to or interested in the communication, by one who was also interested and entitled to make it or who stood in such relation to the former as to afford a reasonable ground for supposing his motive innocent, is presumed not to be malicious and as called a privileged communication.
Sec. 12. Threatening to publish libel—A person who threatens another with the publication of a libel concerning any parent, husband, wife, child or other member of the family of the latter and a person who offers to prevent the publication of the libel upon another person upon condition of the payment of or with the intent to extort money or other valuable consideration of any person is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Libel Bearer Guilty.
Sec. 13. Furnishings libelous information—That any person who willfully states, delivers or transmits by any means whatever to any manager, editor, publisher, reporter or other employee of any publisher, of any newspaper, magazine, publication, periodical or serial any statement concerning any person or corporation, which, if published therein would be a libel, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Sec. 14. That any person found guilty of a misdemeanor whose punishment is not now fixed by some provision of the statutes, shall be published by (penalty to be entered upon introduction). Sec. 15. That any and all acts or parts of acts found to be in conflict with the provisions of this enactment are hereby repealed.
COWARD! PREVARICATOR!! Monumental Journalistic Thief.
Chicago Defender (Chicago Defamer, as it Should be) Makes Another Libelous Attack on Oklahoma.
When the Cimeter Published Facts in Dr. Thompkin's Case Chicago Editor (?) Reproduces the Article Under Lying Headlines and Marked it "Special to the Defender."
SUCH EDITORS HARM THE RACE.
The Chicago Defender is the monumental journalistic prevaricator and literary thief of the age. In the issue bearing date of January 14th, under glaring headlines, was an article cilpped from the Cimeter and marked "special to the Chicago Defender." The article was stolen from this paper, not a single word being omitted.
The heading for the article was written by the Defender man and is a tissue of malicious lies from start to finish. Take this example, for instance; "Negro women kicked off cars by white gentlemen of the south while men of their own race look on and grin." The man who wrote the above libel on the men of the south is a coward of the lowest type and a villain of the deepest dye.
Negro men in Oklahoma and the south are as brave as any set of men living and will go the limit in the protection of womanhood, regardless of race, color or creed. It does not require any courage, moral or otherwise, for a cowardly creature to live in Chicago and brag of his valor.
The Negroes of Oklahoma are not given to brag and bluster, but we stand ready at any and all times to protect our wives, mothers and daughters from assault, no matter who the aggressor may be. Our lives are on the altar any old time for the protection of those near and dear to us. Only one who is accustomed to the slums of a large city (such a one as the Defender scribe could father such an odious damned lie as given against men of the south in the last issue of the Defender.
Defender? Great God! the name should be changed to Defamer, because no race paper has ever defamed the brave, noble, persevering and liberty loving pioneers of Oklahoma except the Chicago Defamer.
The Negroes of Oklahoma are the first of the race to undergo the hard-
REV. PAUL JONES RECEIVES LIFE SENTENCE IN THE PEN- TENTIARY FOR MISTREAT- ing TWO LITTLE COLORED GIRLS.
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The first of this week, Rev. Paul Jones, who was a voluntary Juvenile Court officer, and who conducted a mission at 30 West 18th St., was on trial in Judge Kickham Scanlan's court.
He was charged with mistreating Charlotte Watson, ten years old, and Eleanore Thompson, also of tender years.
After the girls had testified against him and other witnesses; Rev. Jones, bitterly denied the charges, but the jury did not believe him, and on Wednesday morning, they returned a verdict of guilty and fixing his penalty at life imprisonment; in the penitentiary at Joliet.
The fate which overtook Rev. Jones should be a warning to all men in this community; to absoutely, refrain from taking undue liberties with extremely young girls, if they must make love to women; let them flirt with those who are able to handle themselves in this respect.
REVARICATOR!!
Journalistic Thief.
Chicago Defamer, as it
Another Libelous
Oklahoma.
"Facts in Dr. Thompkin's Case
produces the Article Under
its and Marked it
the Defender."
HARM THE RACE.
ships incident to pioneer life and become a real pioneer life and become a real pioneer and the race should be proud of the fact that here in this new state the Negro has proven to the world that he can overcome the obstacles in his way and succeed as a pioneer.
The Defamer utters another vicious falsehood in this: "Vinita Negroes allow white men to ruin their families, and say leave it in the hands of the Lord, ete."
Of course, most of us are Christians, and can't use strong language, hence what we think of the scullion who wrote the above won't look well in print, and we would not give three whoops in Pluto for his hide should he ever come to Oklahoma and express such sentiments. One thing is certain and known to the world, and that is the Oklahoma Negro knows well how to handle the Winchester and revolver and no man, the cowardly cuss of the Defamer not excepted, can impose on our families. We have always been taught to trust in God, but keep the powder dry. The slur cast upon our women by this most inhuman wretch is such that he deserves the everlasting contempt of all decent people. Being in Chicago makes it safe for his worthless carcass.
Evidently the cuss is employed by some designing parties to defame Oklahoma and prevent our people from taking advantage of the many opportunities in this new state.
The literary theft and the lying headlines, show the Defamer to be either an intelligent liar or an ignorant thief. No doubt both.
Now, Mr. Defamer man, steal this and mark it: "Special to the Chicago Defender."—From The Cimeter, Muskogee, Okla.—Jan. 21-11.
Brother Twine, evidently you have your fighting clothes on and you seem to be going some.—Editor.
DEATH OF BISHOP ABRAM GRANT
AT KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.
The first of this week, Bishop Abram Grant, passed away at his home in Kansas City, Mo., his wife, Mrs. Grant, dying in the same house less than two weeks ago.
Funeral services were held over his remains, in Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Kan., on Thursday morning, January 26. Bishop Henry M. Turner delivered the main funeral oration. Eloquent remarks were delivered by Booker T. Washington, Governor Stubbs, of Kansas, Rev. Doctor A. J. Cary, Chicago, and Prof. H. T. Kealing.
His remains were conveyed to San Antonia, Tex., and will on Sunday, January 29th, be laid to rest in that city.
Bishop Grant, was one of the high dignitaries of the A. M. E. Church and was held in the highest esteem by its officials and its members.
Dr. C. D. Bell, 5037 State St. has been confined at Provident Hospital for over two weeks with a severe case of blood poisoning, but he is now on the way to recovery.
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BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY.
An Indiana mother writes to Dr
Harty, secretary of the Indiaza State
Board of Health, asking this question:
“Ys there @ Jaw concerning the length
of quarantine of cases of scarlet fe-
ver? If there is, please send it to
me, for I wish to publish same, and
I will tell you why.
Eighteen years ago I had two bright
ehildren, a girl 4 years of age and a
boy 2. My sister's children hed scar
Jet fever on June 20, and on July 23,
she came to visit at my home. Three
days later my little boy took scarlet
fever and in five days was dead. My
daughter was also taken with the dis-
ease and while she survived, it left
her afflicted for life. She is now 22
years of age and defective; has never
Deen able to’ finish her education.
Now, my sister's children had a very
light attack of scarlet fever, so light
the doctors said it was only scarla-
tina, and was not at all dangerous,
and for that reason no quarantine
was established. Two years later an-
other child was born to me. It lived
to be three years of age. There was
more scariatine, so called, in the
neighborhood, and no quarantine.
From this source my little girl con-
tracted scarlet fever of a most malig-
nant type and died. So you see that
my record with scarlet fever is two
dead children and one living that ts
physically ruined for life.”
Dr. Harty, answering this woman's
letter was obliged to tellher that the
Indiana laws do not prescribe a de
finite period of quarantine for conta-
“gious disease, but ives discretional
power to health officers to establish
quarantine fn such manner and for
such time as may be necessary to
prevent the spread of infection.
‘The obvious lesson in this pathetic
story is that quarantine in all cases
of communicable disease should not
be raised until all possible danger of
infection is passed. Many times the
Health Department is importuned for
many Teasons to lift quarantine—the
child being well, up and around, 720
occasion for keeping up the card any
Jonger, and so on. People themselves
do not realize that the Health Depart-
ment in ‘and enforcing
ac oes nn oo prorat
more cases. Surely one case in &
family is enough; ome case in &
neighborhood is enough more than
enougti. It would perhaps be difficult.
no doubt impracticable, to fix an er-
‘bitrary period for the duration of
scarlet fever. It must always be left
to the judgment of the Health officer.
Ss a ene ce oot. omen
ous, cases of this kind will not be
relessed until all danger of further)
spread of the disease has passed. —
NEGRO FIEND SENTENCED.
Chained His White Slave Wife in Cel-
lar and Beat Her.
Boston, Jan. 20, i911—A sentence
‘of not more than eight nor less than
six years in State Prison was imposed
Jest Monday upon James H. Taylor,
‘Negro, who was found guilty in the
Supreme Criminal Court of violating
the whiteslave law in respect to his
white wife. She was found chained
to .. with ber, bela. snes. gf
‘bruises, during 9 raid by
searching for cocaine. The women
gsve in court a revolting account of
‘uistreatment by her husband.
COLORED ‘WOMAN SUES WHITE
WIFE. FOR ALIENATION.
Mrs. Dorothea Schroeder of St. Louis,
Staying in Chicago, Denies She
Won Black Carpenter—Wili Fight
Sule for $20,000.
St. Louis, Mo—Mrs, Catherine
‘Thompson, a Colored woman em
ployed as cook in the home of Dr. L.
M. Ottofy, 5283 Deimar boulevard,
hag filed sult here gainst Mrs. Doro
‘thea C. Schroeder, widow of Henry
‘Schroeder, wealthy St. Loulsan, for
120,000 damages for alleged alenia-
tion of the affection’s of plaintift’s
husband, John Henry Thompson, Ne-
gro carpenter.
‘The plaintiff alleges Mrs. Schroeder,
‘who is worth $50,000, became enom
cored of the Negro while Thompson
worked for Schroeder, and that she
gave her photograph, money and jew-
els to plaintiff's husband, wrote him
letters abounding in affectionate
terms, sent him valentines couched
in affectionate phrases, and called on
him at his home.
She also charges that her husband
took up his residence with Mrs.
Schroeder, and that the latter re-
moved to Chicago, where Thompson
is living with her in her home at
3742% Forest avenue. Plaintiff also
alleges. Thompson is suing her for
divorce in Chicago.
Mrs, Thompson's attorney has in-
structed the sheriff to seize 500 feet
of property on North Market street,
St. Louis, belonging to Mrs. Schroe-
der, pending the result of the suit.
In Denial, Mrs. Schroeder Says She
Will Contest Suit.
Mrs, Schroeder, when seen at her
home in Forest avenue tus city, said
that Thompson had been in her em-
ploy since her husband’s death, but
she denied that Thompson of his chil-
dren ever lived at her home.
“Thompson was in the emplay of
my husband, who was a retired ice
dealer up to the time of his death,
four years ago, Then I considered
Thompson a good man to help me take
care of property left to my children.
by my husband.
“He is a carpenter, and was a use-
ful man to me in ca:ing for the
estate. | have very little property, but
eonsiderable property is placed in
(rust for my children. 1 have pur-
chased a home here, but it is heavily
mortgaged. Thompson is in St. Louts,
put his children are living with his
sister here in Thirty-Seventh street.”
Mrs. Schroeder said she will go to
St. Louis in a few days to contest the
Thompson sutt. wei
“I am not wealthy, as Mrs. Thomp:
son thinks, but have only a small in-
come from my children’s estate,” she
continued. “I came four months ago
io and Thampeon bd mere BK
cago several months before I did.
Although Mrs. Schroeder said she’
has never been known by the name
f “Thompson” persons living in the
ricinity said that persons by the name
of Thompson lived in the house. she
rccupies. |
NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS DAY
ON APRIL 30th.
Churches Will Fight Consumption—
Hope to Enlist 33,000,000 Communi-
cants.
| April 30th has been set aside this
year as “Tuberculosis Day,” and will
‘be observed in 200,000 churches in
the country in a manner similar to
that of “Tuberculosis Sunday” in
1910, when over 40,000 sermons were
preached on the prevention of con-
sumption. In this first official an-
/nouncement of the occasion made by
‘the National Association for the Stu-
dy and Prevention of Tuberculosis
today, the leaders of the movement
state that they hope to enlist all of
the 33,000,009 church members in the
country.
In one respect Tuberculosis Day
will differ from Tuberculosis Sunday
of 1910. Instead of requesting the
churches to give to the tuberculosis
cause a special Sunday service, the
National Association is going to ask
this year that meetings, at which the
subject of tuberculosis and its pre-
vention can be discussed, be held on
Sunday, April 30th, or on any other
day near the date, elther in the
week preceding or the week follow-
ing “What we want,” says Dr. Liv-
ingston Farrand, Executive Secretary
of the National Association tor. the
‘Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis,
im a report on this movement, “is to
have this whole subject of tuberculo-
sis discussed in all of the 200,000
churches of the United States at as
nearly the same time as possibie.
This does not mean thet a stated
service might be given over to this
work, though that might be desirable,
but thet any minister, or other au-
thority whom be may invite, can pre-
sent the problem to his congregation
before or after his regular service, or
on any day within the week preced-
ing or following Apri} 20th.”
‘The National Association is plan
ning to gather statistics from thou-
sands of ministers, showing how so
rious a problem tuberculosis is 10
‘every church. These figures wil! show
‘among other things the number of
‘Geaths last year from tuberculosis in
the church congregation, and. the
ways in which the pastors are calied
‘on to minister to sufferers from the
disease. It is planned also to issue
‘millions of circulars and pamphleis
on the prevention of tuberculosis,
Doth from the national office and trom
‘the headquarters of the 450 anti-tu-
bercalosis associations who will co
operate in the movement.
THE PEKIN THEATRE, STATE
AND 27th STREETS, CONTINUES
TO DO A FLOURISHING BUS)-
NESS.
Col. “Bob” Motts, owner and man
‘ager of the Pekin Theatre, State and
27th streets; wears a broad smile
these days, that will not come off;
for the Pekin is doing a flourishing
| business, and at each performance, it
is well filled by those who enjoy good
music; good singing and good live
jokes; which will compel the most
sedate and coldest person going, to
heartily join in the laughing.
A home run was made by Col.
Motts, when he revived or reorgan-
ized the Stock company, and installed
Jesse A. Shipp, to grind out the plays
and arrange the catchy music for
‘them.
| Among the good talent in the
Stock company are: Jerry Mills, who
is a whole show in himself. Charics
S. Gilpin, W. E. Elkins, Billy Johnson,
who is a star in any part assigned to
him, and Shelton Brooks comes in as
‘one of the best end men in this coun-
try. Fanny Wise, and Lottie Grady,
are always popular, and their singing
is exceedingly fine.
‘The choruses cannot be excelled,
and it is worth the price of the show
to listen to it Maggie Davis, Ada
Banks, Katie Jone, Daisy Brown,
Gertie Brown, and the other memvers
of the Stock company, always execute
their part in the most Iadylike man-
ner.
All in all, the members of the Pekin
Stock company reflect credit on the
theatrical profession and display
much rare and original talent along
this line.
Col. Motts, and Sam. Corker, Jr..
stage manager, are to be heartily
congratulated over the good stunts
they are throwing on the bill boards
at the Pekin.
THE COLORED YOUNG MEN’S
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
One Julius Rosenwald, proprietor
of a big commercial house in Chicago,
has offered $25,000 to every city in
the U. S, which will raise $75,000
for a Y. M. C. A, Building for Ne-
groes, and we appreciate his disposi-
tion toward the Negro but why not
offer $25,000 to every city in the U. S.
which will open its Y. M. C. A. door
te their brother in black? The propo-
sition is a good one but would be
‘much better if it carried the Christlike
‘spirit with it. We have no faith in
any Y. M. C. A. which will not admit
a respectable, intelligent young man
‘of color, and we don't believe that
God, in his goodness, approves of
such devilish prejudice, under the
guise of a Christian fraternity. We
know a young Colored man, who is
an exemplary Christian citizen of a
certain community and is liked by all
who know him, and yet, the door of
the Y. M. C. A, is closed against
him. It hasn't been very long since
we saw a Y. M.C. A. Manager who
was trying to increase his member-
ship and while encouraging some
white boys to join, (who refused),
this same Negro boy volunteered and
planked down his ten dollars as an
entrance fee, but was rejected, solley
on account of his color. We pled for
the young man to be allowed to enter,
but our pleading was in vain, so we
have decided that instead of calling|
that a Young Men's Christidn Asso-
ciation, it had better be called a
Young Men's Hellish Association—
_ Pioneer Press, Martinsburg, W.
ta.
QUARTERLY MEETING AT INSTY-
STUTIONAL CHURCH.
Sonday, January 29th, at 3 p. m.,
quarterly meeting will be held at the
Institutional Church, 3825 Dearborn
street. Rev. D- P. Roberts will preach
the communion sermon.
‘A GOOD LOCATION FOR COLORED
DOCTOR.
For Rent—é room fist on 47th St,
near State street, newly remodeled
stove heat, every room. light, ideal
professional and lving rooms for Col-
ored physician. Sol. Livingston, 4711
State street, Phone, Gakland 2083.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WAYWARD.
Fourteen Under 16 Years Charged
With Immoratity in Chelsea, Mase.
‘Boston, Mass.—The address of Fred
D. Smith of Chicago regarding mor
‘ality among pupils of high school age,
delivered in that city last Thursday
night was recalled today when four-
‘teen girls ranging in age from 12 to
38 years were taken into the Chelsea
Juvenile Court on charges of being
wayward children. Two men, aged
65 and 67 respectively, are under ar-
rest charged with statutory’ crime,
and the police assert many other men
are involved.
The revelations are alleged to have
been made to a truant officer by High
‘school girls who had repeatedly ab-
sented themselves from the sessions
and frequented lodging-houses, where,
it is asserted, they met elderly men.
There are hundreds of beautiful
young girls in Chicago, both white
and Colored who are going to the
dogs as fast as they can, they race
the streets all hours of the night and
the day, looking for men and boys to
make love to them and to give them
money to buy fine duds without work-
ing very hard for it, and seemingly
the mothers of this class of young
girls are well pleased over the fact
that their daughters know how to fish
the money out of the pockets of men
who have no regard whatever, for
their virtue, while they are still in
short dresses.—Editor.
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES.
At Bethel Church 30th and Dear
born streets, Sunday afternon, Jan.
29th at 3 o'clock, there will be a mass
meeting held i the interest of the
home for Colored girls. Every person
is invited to be present. Program:
Opening with the Lord's prayer. Pi.
ano solo, Mr. Hilbert Stewart. The
practical necessity of supporting a
home for Colored girls, Miss Anna
‘Nichols of Neighborhood House, fol-
lowed by Mrs. J. Snowden, Mrs. Al-
berta M. Smith, Mrs. G. Coleman, vo-
¢al solo, Miss Mabel Arrant; Remarks
by Mrs. E. L. Davis, president of Pyl-
lis Wheatley Home.
The Presidents of the various Wo-
men’s Clubs are invited to take seats
on the platform.
‘The funeral of Mrs. Belle Thomas.
one of the most faithful members of
the Phyllis Wheatley Club, was held
Thursday morning at Bethesda Bap-
tist Church. She was an earnest and
willing worker in the club and will be
greatly missed by us. We extend to
her husband our sympathy.
‘The pext regular meeting of the
Phyllis Wheatley Club will be held
at the home, 3530 Forest avenue,
Wednesday afternon, Feb. ist. We
hope to hear from all the members
of the calender club at this time—
“c”
| CHATEAU RINK NOTES.
Great preparations are being made
for a big change at the Rink for the
summer. Those who enjoy skating
had best get there's now as there
will be no skating after the changes
are made in May.
at ee ye
Mr. Charlie Johnson, brother of
Champion Jack Johnson was a wel-
comed visitor at the Rink last Sun-
day and was greatly surprised at the
immense crowd and facilities for re-
creation and enjoyment. He promises
to be back tonight.
. . .
The skate contest was a heeded af-
fair. More than 20 couples competed
for the prize. It will be repeated to-
night and an exciting finishing is
looked for.
oe Le
.
Application from Pensacola, Fla.
for membership in the Negro Na-
tional Baseball League was received
this week by President Moseley.
Don’t forget dancing every Thurs-
day night and Prize Contest, Satur-
day and Sunday nights. Come out and
‘enjoy yourself. .
Aleoho! ete In Pneumonia.
A small meta! box containing an
electric light giobe and a cup for bold-
ing alcobol is the basis of an inven.
tion from which much is expected as
&@ last aid treatment of diseases such
as pneumonia when it becomes neces-
sary to keep up the heart's action un-
til the lung symptoms subside. For
some time it has been recognized that
the best way to supply alcobolic stim-
‘lant to the laboring heart In pnew-
monia is via the lungs in the form of
vapor. Now Professor Leonard Bill
of the London hospital bas invented 1
Uttle apparatus by which « mixed va-
por of oxygen, water and alcohol is
carried directly to. the lungs, ‘whence
Mt reaches the heart from the pulmo-
Bary veins, Thence the stimulant ts
carried directly to the heart muscle it-
self by the coronary ‘arteries.
OnIPrs
Mrs. Ray, the sister of Misses Dora
‘and Cecelia Johnson is reported very
all,
Frank W. Montgomery, of Tary,
Ark, is visiting his brother John T.
Montgomery, 5436 Dearborn St.
When all else fails use Bittering
Hair Tonic and Pomade, Mrs. L. M.
Farmer, Proprietor, 4856 Langley ave.
Mrs. Frank H. Lewis, 5016 Armour
avenue, has been confined to her home
for some time with a severe case of
sore throat, but her friends hope soon
to see her out again.
Paul Eaves the eldest son of Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Eaves 6f 427 Tremont
'St.. is improving. He has been con-
fined to the house with typhoid pneu-
monia.
The Appomattox Club is making
preparations for its Annual Lincoln-
Dougiass celebration to be held at the|
club rooms on Sanday afternoon, Feb- |
faarthe dike
Mrs. J. Gray Lucas accompanied by
J. Gray Jr, arrived home from the
Baptist Hospital last Wednesday.
They will be glad to welcome their
friends at 3337 Wabash avenue.
As we go to press we are glad to
report that Mrs. Elizabeth Jaskson of
3435 Dearborn St...who has been so
dangerously ill with pneumonia is bet-
ter. She is the mother of Miss M.
Gertrude Jackson the pianist.
Mrs. Eudora Fisher-Lockett, who
for some time has had charge of the
choir at Bethel church; has given up
her duties in connection with it; and
is having her voice trained by Prof.
F. K. Root, Kimball Hall.
Mrs. Frank W. King, 3604 State St..
is confined to her home with a very
severe cold, but she hopes within the
next few days to be out from under
the care of the doctor.
The Ind. Y. C. U. Young Peoples
Club, has received sad news of Miss
Anna Bell Tyler, 5018 Dearborn St.,
who is very ill, a faithful member.
with little hopes of her recovery.
Miss Ethelyn Jefferson, 5015 Dear
born St. the Vice President of the
Y. C. U. was very ill with pleurisy
pneumonia. But is improving. The
Y. 0. U. rejoices to here she is gain:
ing her health and able to be up.
Mrs. Fannie E. Hill, sister of Dr.
A. B. Schultz, is now making her
home with the Doctor, and Mrs. Hill,
franks among the first class modists
of the city.
| The monthly recital by the pupils of
Mrs. Nettie Crump-Cone was held at
her home studio on Wednesday after-
noon. Among the visitors present
were Mrs. Fannie Hall-Clint, Messrs.
Theo. Taylor and Kemper Harreld.
| The pupils of Mrs. Martha B. An-
derson held a re-union and impormptu
‘recital at her home Studio, last Wed-
nesday evening. Their work was very
creditably done and they all declared
themselves as having had a pleasant
‘chan,
Alderman Louis D. Sitts, who is
one of the hard working and valuable
members of the city council, and a
‘strong member of its Finance comr
mittee: will be returned to that body
at the spring election from the 17th
ward.
| Edward Tidrington, was for the
third time last week re-elected Secre
tary of the Englewood Lodge of Odd
Fellows. Mr. Tidrington, is one of
‘the high chiefs in several other secret
‘societies, and he is regarded as being
. K. by their numerous members.
Attorney B. F. Moseley, 6221 South
Halsted street, head of the Leland
Giants Base Ball team is living
mighty high these days, on fried
chicken and oysters, and other good
things, that this week he was slightly
knocked out, with a mild attacked of
tlumbago.
Mrs. Sarah Ferrell of 5651 Grove
avenue, passed away on Tuesday eve-
nings last after a brief illness. Mrs.
Ferrell was a valued and respected
member of Bethesda Bapt. chureh.
She leaves a husband, Mr. A. H. Fer-
rell of the Postoffice and five chil-
dren.
Charles Randolph, director of the
Negro Fellowship League orchestra,
2830 State street and its manager, W..
H. Fields, and all of its members:
haye extended a vote of thanks to the
writer, for favors rendered to them
in the past.
Mrs. Irene Howard Board vie cop.
netist spent last Thursday night 19
the city. She leit Friday mocning
for Peoria and other points sc...
panied by her husband. Mr. | orsine
Board the baritone who has bees hier.
since before the holidays ssticring
with La Gripe.
L. D. Williams, 608 West Harsison
street; phone Monroe 3857. ix ye,
the most enterprising Afro-Ameri-in,
‘on the west side. He does ir oy.
painting and decorating. In ti jn.
season he employes five to sevcr men
See his ad. in another colniny of this
paper.
Lawyer S.A. T. Watkins. wo ic 4
strong supporter of Carter If {fare
son, on Thursday evening aiilev--e
the members of the Carter H. fiqeri
son Central Committee at the Briggs
House, and his short and pointe: aig
was well received by “Our (c+
Robert E. Burke, and the other sie:
bers of his committee.
Mrs. Emma Avery of Chatianoogs,
Tenn., has been visiting her brothes
Abraham L. Harris, of 3148 State St
for the past eight weeks Sh. ha.
been highly entertained. And ja. re
ceived many beautiful presents. prc
sented her during her stay in the «sy
Among her many presents wos a
beautiful solid gold watch presented
to her by her brother, cost $501)
She will return to her home in Char
tanooga, Tenn., about the Ist of Feb
Alderman Bernard W. Snow. i- one
of the star orators of the city coin-
cil, and last Monday evening, he sun-
wound a great speech, which was full
of facts and figures showing the reck-
less expenditure of large sum= of
money on the part of the Park Com
missioners, in maintaining the park
system and with prospects of spend
ing almost a million dollars more this
year over previous years in the same
direction. Alderman Snow, pointed
out the folly of this course, at the
same time declaring, that, “there are
alleys in the thickly populated sec-
tions of the city; which have remained
uncleaned for years, and he is in favor
of getting rid of these disease breed
ing places, and getting the alleys and
byways in sanitary condition beiore
any more money’ is spent on improv-
ing the park system.”
The Electrical Show, which closed
at the Coliseum, last Saturday night
in a blaze of glory far surpassed all
previous efforts of the management
both as to beauty and the number of
‘exhibits. Every firm seems to have
vied each with the other in making
‘its exhibit the most attractive. We
‘were especially impressed by the fact
that a larger number of young Col
‘ored men and women than ever before
were employed as demonstrators
Most prominent among them was
Miss Mattie Jeanette Johnson. who
had entire charge of Seigel, Cooper
and Co.’s shop which was designated
as number one (No. 1) on Common
wealth avenue as the main strect of
the show was termed. The work of
Miss Johnson was so efficient in this
show that she won the applause and
congratulations not only of her em
ployers but also of the Common Edi-
son management.
‘The “Cat” For Murderers.
Magistrate Plowden. writing in the
London Times of Crippen and other
murderers, says:
“I am convinced from such expe
rience as I have bad of criminal
courts, extending over many sears
that what a man murderously inclined
really dreads is not death, but pais.
“The specter of death, although It
can always be conjured up. is tov Te
mote and shadowy to bave much ef
fect on the nerves of a man io
the enjoyment of full and vicorous
health. Not so with pain. There is
no imagination so dull that it casnot
take in the terrors of the ‘cat.’ end f
believe if such 2 punishment ould be
made part of the sentence. even with
out abolishing capital punishment. tbe
deterrent effect would be unmistaka-
ble.”
BRevance on M. Thiers.
| It was a whim of M. Thiers. If w®
| may believe a French contemporsts,
to be rather scornful of railways wheo
they were started. He fs even thousbt
to have remarked that railways would
Decome as fickle in public favor $s
fashions. It is rather amusing (0 bear
that the well known statue of the
statesman in the place which -
named after him at St. Germel
Laye, where he died. is to bv sored
Decause it will impede the laying
new tramway linex. The tums. If 00¢
the trains. bare had x reven2" OS
Plete enongh: and the statve is 10 fod
another position. Westminster, O
sete. a
ALPS IS
NOW 18 THE TIME TO ADVERTISE
"IN THE BROAD AX
RARER DPLDDDD,
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will bury cheaper than the trust
GEO. O. JONES. 5
Funeral Director and Embalmer who conducts, one of the most
successful undertaking establishments in Chicago. As a result
of the people’s appreciation of honest funeral direction.
I am the only Undertaker that furnishes automobile funerals for
the same price as Hearse and carriages, can save you from Fifty
to One Hundred Dollars on a funeral.
You are cordially invited to compare our prices with others before
making arrangements.
$15 caskets that others ask §30
$20 caskets that others ask $40
$30 caskets that others ask $60
$50 caskets that others ask $100 :
$75 caskets that others ask $150
We carry a large stock on hand from which to select, that will
suit the people.
Funerals are conducted in any part of the city or suburbs with-
out extra charges.
Large Chapel free to our patrons. Bodies shipped to all parts
of the United States and foreign countries at the very lowest
prices.
Phone, West 1761. Lady attendant. Office and chapel, 1904 W.
Lake St, near Lincoln St. |
Midwinter Season at Atlantic City
Crowded With Events In Secret and
Fraternal © Organizations — Social
Functions In Abundance—Dr. P. L
Hawkins on Grand Jury.
By A. E. EDWARDS.
Atlantic City, N. J.—Lighthouse
lodge of Elks entertained Mr. Jobn
Rucker, the noted comedian, on Tues-
day evening, Jan. 17, at its new home,
127% Arctic avenue. Mr. Rucker,
who is known to the theatrical world
as the “Alabama Blossom.” and his
company of forty picked men played
a
‘during the past week at the Apollo
theater, New York avenue and the
deach front.
The white papers spoke in high
‘terms of the company, stating that
Mr Rucker was the original destroyer
of the blues amd the troupe as un-
Tivaled im its line. It played to
crowded houses every evening. All
‘men prominent in business. fraternal
4nd social circles of the city were
Present, and many were also present
from out of town. The house comt-
mittee bad charge of the supper. pro-
srams and reception, and the welcome
the noted entertainer received will
‘ong be remembered by those present.
Mr. Joseph Purgell and his able as-
‘Sistant, Mr. Joseph Parker. the gen-
temen who have charge of ‘the local
‘session every two, weeks, deserved
‘<redit for the efforts put forth to have
“trery one enjoy the social life of the
make bo start on the bour of 42 to
the burden of their w man
Ws easy to cary as len in tele poet
one, Toe nae eae:
. Thomas Jackson,
tae ne ee eee ee
large group of guests for the not
{ict and with tie rst bass singer,
-Mr. Wiliam Johnson. and the leading
By A. E. EDWARDS.
CHARLES B. DEAVER
comedian, Mr. Campbell, together with
the members of the troupe, partook of
the splendid menu of the Elks’ social
session.
Prominent among the large number
present’ were Mr. and Mrs. J. Gibson,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gibson, Mr. and
Mrs. John Western, Mrs. Hardin of
New York, Mr. Butler, Mr. and Mrs.
James, Mr. and Mra Parker. Miss
Flora Purnell. Miss Louise Bingham.
Irene Taylor. Miss Kate Gross, Jennie
Granger. Juanita Crawford, T. C. Pres-
ton, Joseph Lane, Mr. William Cheat-
ham, Mr. Campbell. James Crosby, Mr.
Sparks, Dr. Harris, Sylvester Puble-
ston, Lemuel Ross of Pittsburg, Wil-
lam Johnson and brother and the ex-
alted ruler, T. Titus Brown.
‘The Ladies’ auxiliary of Patriarchie
No. 78, Grand United Order of Odd
Fellows, held its first anniversary
Lae - hy ce: ‘ooh
a, PS:
, AS
owe evening. Jan. 17, at Odd Fel-
lows’ hall, North Michigan avenue.
The special feature of the evening was
the military dril! by the Patriarebie.
under the command of Captain Charles
Holland, and the Ladies’ auxiliary. un-
der the command of Captain Katie
Wetts. Invitations to the commander
of the Third regiment. of which Patri-
archie No. 78 is 2 part. were responded
to in large numbers.
Mr. and Mrx. Alonza Ridley of the
famous Hotel Ridley entertained Mrs.
Joseph Burton. who formerly was con-
nected with the public xchools.
Among the many present were Mr.
and Mra. Robert Pool of the Pool cot-
tage. North Indiang avenue: Mrs.
Howard Day. wife of the principal of
‘Atlantic City’s handsome $40,000
‘school; Mrx. Sparks, Mrs Dr. P. 8
“Hawkins, Mrs. Jenkins, Misses Estelle
‘Fitzgerald, Maud Fitzgerald, Miss Eva
Lee, Helen Henson, Clara Lewis. Jo-
‘seph Christian, Thomas Francis, Sam-
uel Lewis, Ralph Deaver, Dr. Wash-
‘ington and Charles Deaver.
Dr. P. L. Hawkins, our noted physt-
cian and surgeon, is impaneled on
‘the January grand jury. Among his
colleagues are the richest and most
influential men of the city, such as
Harry Cook, proprietor of the Seaside
hotel; David Barrett. city assessor:
Brinkle Gummey, manager of the Ho-
tel Brighton, and Postmaster Harry
Bacharach. x Z
Shirley Stafford, owner of the Hotel
Boston, which is just a square from
‘the new $50,000 building of the At-
‘antic City gas plant and main office.
‘has returned from bis oe are
‘Misy... looking
owe af ti ‘He snd bis mother,
‘Mrs. Solon Stafford. hare been the
guests of Mra. Jon Gibbs. an aunt of
‘Mr. Stafford. z
‘The most novel party of the holiday
crason wes that given by the Misses
ttone at their cosy residence, 34
‘THOMAS H. JACKSON
“North Ohio avenue. recently. It was
called entertaining the suffragettes.
Prominent among those who came to
exchange ideas and gather material
for the coming great event, when wo-
men will vote, were Miss Eva Allen,
Miss Bessie Banks, Missex Estelle
Fitagerald, Maud Fitzgerald. Nettie
and Bessie Huttons and Mrs Joseph
Burton, Among the male introders
were Ralph Deaver. Charles B. Dea-
ver, Joseph Christian and Dr. Wasb-
ington.
HEAVY BLOW TO ILLEGAL
DEBT SLAVEPY IN SOUTH.
Judge Chariton Discharges Colored
Youth Whe Was Being Detained.
‘The order by Judge Chariton in dis-
charging recently from the Chatham
county jail Arthur Miller, the Negro
boy who was being held on account of
a debt which he hed contracted with
tie employer in Meldrim. Ga. and
which for some reason he was unable
to meet, will long stand as a much de-
served decision passed against a wrong
which. has been practiced for many
years against our people in rural dis-
tricts, in small towns and occasionally
4m large cities, says the Savannah
(Ga.) Tribune.
‘This order which Judge Chariton bas
Just passed will not, as no doubt many
People will assert, cause Negro em-
Ployees to be less conscientious in the
execution of thelr work, but it will
make their employers, who have ex-
ercised little or no scruples against
exacting out of their scanty wages ex-
orbitant prices for the necessaries of
Mife, more careful in forming those
illegal contracts between employer and
employee that have been a disgrace to
the state and a shame against hu-
manity.
This is but one of a thousand such
wrings that are being perpetrated
against our race, and the effect of the
passage of this order making it illegal
to arrest or detain a person on account
of indebtedness will be farreaching.
BAPTIST FOREIGN WORK.
How It Has Prospered In Africa and
| the West Indies.
The growth of religious work in for.
eign fields as conducted by the colored
Baptists of the United States is some
thing wonderful when we consider the
educational advantages they have had
on the subject of worldwide missions.
Fourteen years ago they had one
missionary station and ove mission-
ary, with fewer than 200 members
Now they have over 100 missionaries,
American and native. with valuable
school and church property in West,
South and British Central Africa. in
the West Indies and in South America
amounting to more than $40.000.
Secretary L. G. Jordan. 726 West
Walnut street. Louisville. Ky.. on Jan.
10 received a cablegram from Rev. D.
E. Murff in faroff South Africa tell-
ing of his desire to come home for the
benefit of his health. He also needs
financial aid.
Secretary Jordan bas sent out urgent
appeals to all the colored Baptist
churebes asking contributions for the
relief of Rev. Mr. Murff and the other
missionaries on Sunday. Jan. 29. Dr.
Morris, president of the National Bap-
tist contention, hax also written an
urgent letter that the appeal of Secre-
tary Jordan be beeded by the entire
denomination througbout the country.
Comer on Relation Between the Races.
In bis recent message to the state
jegisiature Governor Rraxton B. Com-
er of Alabama hax the following to
say concerning Afro-Americans:
“Between the Negro and the whites
there have been less friction, fewer
murders, fewer assaults. fewer lyneb-
ings, than ever before. and the Negro
bas made advancement. This is due
to two cauxex—probibition and tem-
perance laws and to the advance in
the price of cotton. There ix no ques-
tion but that liquor ix bad for the In-
Aian and for the Negro. and I myself
believe that there Is no exception—
that st i bad for all.”
Industry of Houston Afro-Americans.
Afro-Americaux in Houston. Tex.
ane to be commended for the efforts
which ther are making to establish
and maintain n well stocked library.
In order to consummate the plans and
secure the necessary funds to carry on
the “work the pastors of the various
‘churebes bare Leen requested by the
‘Ubrary committer to hare their con
gTegations annke » xpecial contribution
to the fund on Sunday. Jan. 2
WORKMEN AT PANAMA.
Uncle Sam is Making It Pleasant For
the Canal Employees.
In addition to drawing a much high-
er salary than he cvuld obtain in the
United States, the Pabama em,iloyee
finds bis lines cast in pleasant places.
‘The government looks upon bim as a
ward. He is provided with quarters,
@ modern house in the case-of married
men; bis house is furnished, he re-
ceives free medical attendance and
medicine. free fuel. free water and
light, and ice is delivered at his door
at cost, and free hospital service. He
ts eligible to membership in any of the
social clubs, the government furnish-
ng the clubhouse with bowling alley,
pool and billiard. tables. superintend-
outs and stnrranie. Sor Which. bo 2gU8
$10 a year, the money being by
the club for the purchase of books,
emereees, eer ir carunion.
If be belongs to « church be the
oe te ee te
ployed. free
ebi'Gren are taken to the schools and
Yeturned to their bomes in convey:
ances. If they attend the high school
they are given monthly trip passes
over the Panama railroad to the high
‘schools.at Ancon and at Gatun.
‘Through the commissary department
the high cost of living is eliminated.
‘The American employed on the tsth-
mus eats beefsteak of a finer charac-
ter than is usually obtained at home
and at less cost. The commistary de-
partment. under the management of
Major Wilson. runs special trains
across the zone. carrying fresh vege-
tables, fresh meats, fresh eggs. and at
8 lower price than would have to be
paid in New York or Chicago.—Amer-
ican Review of Reviews,
STUCK TO UNCLE SAM.
ee ee ee ee
ing @ Steel Magnate.
Perhaps the reason that most of the
graduates of the navy's admirable
course remain with the government in
preference to outside pursuits springs
from the same loyalty that saved Ad.
miral Bob from becoming a stee! mag.
nate.
When hard pressed for a story he
‘will tell with charming simplicity of
why he never left the government em-
‘ploy. It seems that when he was the
navy’s steel expert in 1888 a private
corporation sought his services. ‘The
young government specialist thought it
‘over.
He was an acknowledged steel ex-
pert. In the government service his
Persona! ability would naturally be ob-
‘scured from the world’s notice. On
the other hand. a connection with a
steel corporation would make him fa-
mous and rich. But it was the govern-
ment that had made him the master
of his art, and he felt that his duty
‘was to remain in its service.
“I bave never been sorry,” be will
say in conclusion. “even when I have
heard of other men who entered the
business and have become wealthy, for
the friends 1 have made during my
service to the navy are of more value
to me than millions in steel.” — Joe
Mitchell Chapple in National Magazine.
Di hates Distonedk bin
He was glad to see. the postman
said. that persons who persist in writ
ing private and confidential communi
cations on the picture side of souvenir
postcards are gradually learning a
Uttle common sense.
“They are not yet wixe enough,” he
said, “to refrain. from penning private
and confidential communications on a
card, but they have seuse enough to
turn the card upside down before writ:
ing. That brings the writing upside
down when people look at-the picture
and those who do not wish to read the
message can admire the cand without
being placed in the embarrassing post-
tion of reading private correspond-
-ence.”—New York Sun.
‘The Last Resort.
Maud—Thes say bridge is responst-
ble for a lot of nervous breakdowns.
Beatrix—I kuow it. It won't be long
before we'll have to co to an asylum
for a really gvod game.—ife.
Literary Invention.
You find when anecdotes vou view
Of men who've reached a lofty lot
‘That. while some few are strictly true,
‘The best of them. alas. are not!
“Washington Star.
Telephone Monroe 8857
L. D. Williams
Painter, Paperhanger and
Calciminer
Plasterer & Whitewasher
608 West Marrison Street
Chicago
THE BROAD AX CAN BE FOUND
ON SALE AT THE FOLLOWING
NEWS STANDS.
From, On and After Thie Date, The
Broad Ax Can Be Feund en Sale
At the Following News Stands:
RM. Harvey's Barber shop, 3934
State street.
J. 8. Dorsey's drug store, 28 W. Sist
street, near Dearbora.
A. F. Tervalon, cigar store and
news stand 6004 State street
R. J. Jones, news stand, barber
shop and pool room, 5264 State street
George 1. Martin, maker of fine
cigars and. news stand, 18 W. ist
street, near State.
| ‘Mra, Nellie, Phelps, cigaes, notions
and news stand, 31 W. Sist street
near Dearborn.
‘W. & Cole cigars, tobacoo and
news stand, 34 W. Sist strect, near
‘Dearbora.
Philip Gmtin, cigars, tobecce and
ows stand $ W. 27th Strect.
TB laundry office, tobacco
Pr a var Bagel prc
near State.
Prescription
Druggist
2842 South State Street, Chicago
Corner 29th ;
(Phone Calumet 185
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Mrs, Jas. H. Lewis, notions, cigar
and news stand, 15 W. 26th str st
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pee A ainS eens he et ee TS Nee eee 8 cee
sau «ept company —the local pbras-
ing for courtship—with Keith Adams,
“but there had been no formal engage
‘ment, for which fact the mother now
rejoiced. as with ber improved pros-
pects the girl might do much better.
Mrs. Eager herself bad privately ad-
ministered some broad hints to the as-
piring farmer. which he bad apparent-
ly accepted. Did Winona care? Well,
she supposed that Winona thought sbe
did, but she was young enough to bave
‘a dozen fancies before coming into con-
‘trol of ber money. It was her duty to
marry well and help her brothers and
sisters.
“Lm told you are not ambitious,” re-
marked Clay that evening. causing W!-
Bona to flare up unéxpectedly.
“I want nothing but to be let alone.
If I had the mones now I'd give it to
you, to any one, who'd go away and
never let me bear of it again.” Her
voice choked suddenly. and. covering
her face, she sobbed with an abandon
and passion that Clay never had seen
Defore.
He felt uncomfortable, like all men
when confronted with women's tears.
But he wanted to help her. Above all
things he wanted his picture. Impul-
PAINTING
- WINONA
Tactcincqseshegdbtntiastithpaahieatiiniahinniall
Against the autumnal yellow and
ctimson glory of the maples the girl's
golden bair and dull red dress made a
harmonious picture. Wilfred Clay,
artist, brought bis wheel to # sudden
stop, wondering if be ever had seen
anything so exquisite before. Surely
it was toward this that be bad been
journeying, this wonderful breathing
picture. Already be mentally planned
the blendings of madder und lakes, of
chromes and yellow. to reprodute the
charm as, steadying bis wheel against
@ rock, be ciimbed the bank.
“Is there any place near by where 1
can put up for a few days?” be in-
quired, standing barebeaded before the
vision.
“Folks sometimes stay at the farm-
houses.”
“Any you particularly recommend?”
“None.” was the laconic answer.
The young fellow laughed. noting the
dixnien! that dimmed the girl's real
bewny iivw about that one?” In-
‘oot y «© eo chimney that showed
J use thore tts po worse than the
“. t-. ettractions that ‘the others
he ¢vinred gallantly, but the
waplinent tew wide of itsaim. “Wil
Jeu aoompany me to present my
rel
Silently the girl acquiesced, keeping
a little im advance; then. suddenly
‘waiting for him to join ber. sbe began
to talk rapidly. Her eyes never wa-
vered from the advancing figure of a
man. a farmer from bis dress. who
with a switch tashed moodily at the
goldenred and passed without 2 word.
the rising color above the loose collar
alone betraying bis consciousness of
their presence. After be bad gone the
girl fell again into silence.
‘She left the artist on the wide poreh
‘and sent ber mother to interview the
stranger. Clay promptly accepted the
terms and was soon smoking in home-
Mike ase, wondering bow be might
Persaade the girl to let him paint her,
his Ongers already itching to be at
‘work.
Daring supper. which be shared with
the ‘family."Glay eutleavored to draw
‘Winona—be had discovered that to be
her name—into conversation, bat she
repelled’ shch advancés with monosy!-
lables One of ber brothers chaffed
her on ber {ll homer. ardnghig-ber to
sharp retort, wherest be laughed
roughly.
“Fortune's soured sis's tetuper. Fun-
ny. Bow. sie folks can't stand good
tock”
‘Later Giay found ber leaning against
the trellis where the vines still clung.
ari Tadepenicine fo bot the last
Deiréss. fs not the least
gift that riches confer.”
‘The girl raised her bead rebelliousiy.
“Why should Aunt Lisa give me ber
money? 1 don't waot it. 1 bardly
Seas Se ro
she to my
‘veite vibrated with resentment. and =
low whistle escaped Clay.
“Truly an unusual view to take. If
you are in trouble possibly:I can belp
you. I'd like to try.”
‘Winona shook ber bead. ~Guess no
cane the met?”
“What about the fellow we
A chaziée shot, but it made the Gdlor
Tas woe
a ed over to paint-a picttre.”
aes aS
ing the topic. to ty
the rioting splendor of a New England
fall, and—I want you in the shadow of
Pasaigtee sus ce res wee ster” ‘
“It it depends ob me you mity Se
‘well give up your picture’ 2
“It would mean a great Geal to me.”
“I don’t hold with such,” returned
the girl indifferently and west
stusing, Clay continued to pall
Drier. It took a good deal to
re eee
Maa.” io werd peist pow ea Reture
ras “bs
himself no nearer bis oXject._
who now conversed on
ies, oe ee rere the
rn id be grin in ber conf-
ber e
antes - ce death Wintos
BE BO WERE WH BNP at. Avove a=
things he wanted his picture. Impal-
‘sively be whispered a suggest’ ~ a
hint for their mutual benefit. 2 rst
she made no sign of having heard, but
little by little she grew calm and as
he finished caught eagerly at his hands.
“You are right, of course!” she cried.
“Who ever won anything by moping?"
When she retired Clay sat lost in
meditation, “It's playing with fire, but
the picture's worth it,” was his verdict.
From that night the girl's demeanor
changed. During the long autumn days
she posed for the painter beneath the
maples and chatted gayly with him at
@usk on the porch, but always where
her red gown might be seen by one
passing on the road. Her mother smiled
knowingly at the neighborly gossip
that reached ber eat.
Meanwhile the picture cand
Clay knew tt was the best Bo Wee hed
one, though the exquisite tints of the
girlish face were his despair, and the
sweet companionship caused the mem-
ory of a certain compact to dim.
Each day the young farmer passed
‘and repassed, and the more depressed
he seemed the more gayly Winona's
laugh pursved bim on his way.
Ove morning Clay was putting fn-
ishing touches on the foliage when 2
shadow darkened his canvas. Glanc-
ing up. expecting Winona. who was to
join him, he encountered the angry
gaze of Keith Adams. Fora moment
Beltber spoke: then ail the pentop
jealousy and rage broke forth in the
lover.
“How dare you paint her. making her
‘mame and face alike common?
“Who are you” tequired Clay costly.
“I speak as man to man,” replied the
other. “She's nothing but a child for
all ber years. Leave ber alone.”
“I think I've belped her.” remarked
Cay.
“Do you love ber?” demanded Keith
Adams. “Are you going tomarry her?”
“What basiness is it of yours?”
‘The baif smile in the artist's eye
maddeved Keith. and he gripped. bim
savagely by the collar, thrusting bis
own face close.
“It’s this much—that while I live no
‘man shall slight that girl, I know yoo
painting men. You think you own
creation, believe youréelves free to
take or leave and pay no bills. That
girl's nate ts being mixed with yours,
and it’s time for you to go unless you
‘mean honest by ber. Which is it to
ber”
“What possible right have you to
question?”
\ “What right!” cried Keith. bis voice
thick with passion. “What right! Why,
I loverber—do you understand? 1 love
tél me so.”
Srmen'tnw Wagan cloes besioe
the two!
adh on all Od wieotiy-et Sore is
ber eyes. Clay spoke slowly, 2 grim
‘acceptance of the inevitable harden
ing his face.
that my friendship bas
‘Deen , Winona, so you must
forgive me if I seem abrupt. Will you
be my rr
the girl “Don’t spol
that ever a girl
had. : ‘not necessary between Fou
and me.” she added. with « laugh,
‘Then, tuming ‘the man of her
ov ieee imeem
considerately turned his back
sod: taiecing hus Paloting outt. eft
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