The Broad Ax

PHOTO BY MORFETT STUDIO CARTER H. HARRISON, FRIEND OF THE COMMON PEOPLE AND THE NEXT MAYOR OF CHICAGO. L. ALDERMAN MICHAEL McINERNEY Continues to make new friends every day in his race for re-election to the City Council from the 30th ward, and as many white and Colored Republicans will vote for him Tuseda y, April 4, it is all over with him Vol. XVI CARTER H. HARRISON, FRIEND OF NEXT MAYOR OF Carter H. Harrison, the peoples candidate for Mayor of the City of Chicago, needs no long introduction to the many, thousand while and Colored readers of The Broad Ax. He was mayor for four terms, from 1897 to 1905, and he always was friendly to the Colored people. When in office he appointed Colored men in the law departments and other departments in the city hall to important and responsible positions. Carter H. Harrison, the elder, appointed the first Colored policeman in Chicago, and Carter H. Harrison, now a candidate, appointed the first Colored sargeant of police, William Childs, in Chicago, who is the only such commanding officer of color in the United State. Just as he was retiring from office at the end of his fourth term. Mr. Harrison encouraged and sustained the fire company, No. 21, on Taylor st., which was first organized by Mr. Harrison, the elder, and "Our Carter" appointed S. A. T. Walking assistant proesecuting attorney, W. H. Clark in the corporation counsel's office, L. W. Washington in the city attorney's office, H. J. Smith bridge tender, H. A. Clinton clerk of court at Harrison Street station, men in --- HEW TO THE LINE: LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY the health, engineers and electrical departments and other appointments to the number of 238. Mr. Harrison has an executive ability that has been tried, he is fair with all persons, and in all things, and the election of such a man to the office of mayor is much desired. Also Henry Stuckart for City Treasurer, and Francis D. Connery for City Clerk are both good and capable men and those whom the Colored people of Chicago can well and consistently support for the offices they seek, because of their fair treatment to all persons. Mr. Harrison's campaign managers under the leadership of Alderman Peter Rienberg, have waged a vigorous and clean fight in his behalf, and his associates on the ticket free from any mud-slinging, and it is freely predicted that by the aid of the sturdy German-Americans many of them heretofore have been Republicans, and the Jewish, Polish, Italians, Irish-Americans and citizens of other races, and with a large independent Republican vote, that he will sweep Chicago on Tuesday, April 4, in its entirety, and march on to victory with a larger majority than he has received at any election in the past. CHICAGO, APRIL 1, 1911. Ex-Governor James K. Vardaman of Mississippi DECLARES THAT "ALBERT ULRICH SHOULD HAVE KILLED BOOKER T. WASHINGTON FOR INSULTING HIS WIFE." THE GREAT WIZARD OF TUSKEGEE WHO ASPIRES TO BECOME THE HIGH PRIEST OF TEN MILLION AFRO-AMERICANS. IN THIS COUNTRY WHO HAS NO MORE BACKBONE THAN A DECAYED BANANA TO BE IN LINE WITH VARDAMAN. ALSO CLAIMS THAT "MR. ULRICH WAS JUSTIFIED IN BEATING HIM UP WHILE HE WAS HANGING AROUND IN THE HALL OF THE APARTMENT BUILDING AT 11-2 WEST 65RD STREET, NEW YORK CITY. MISS MAMIE BLANHA WHO WOULD DELIGHT TO BECOME A SOCIAL LEADER AMONG THE WHITES. AND WHO IS NOTHING MORE THAN A COMMON MODEL AT THE ART INSTITUTE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ONE OF ITS STUDENTS, ATTEMPTED TO DRAW THE COLOR LINE. BY REFUSING TO POSE IN THE NUDE IN THE PRESENCE OF ONE OF THE COLORED STUDENTS. SHE IS NOW HOWEVER WILLING TO POSE BEFORE A HUNDRED COLORED MEN OR ANY OTHER CLASS OF MEN. IN ORDER TO EARN MONEY TO BUY BREAD AND MEAT AND A FEW FINE DUDS. Ex-Governor James K. Vardasman, who is one of the lowest imps of the infernal regions, and who is an everlasting disgrace to the great nation and the proud and haughty race which he claims to intelligently represent at all times, has again proven to all the world that he is a "half savage and a half devil," by declaring a few days ago, while attempting to deliver a public speech at Fulton, Mississippi, that "Albert Ulrich should have killed Booker T. Washington, as dead as a door nail for insulting his wife, and his bloodthirsty remarks have been halled with great joy by thousands and thousands of the best whites, throughout the South, and so far not one of them have come out to the public, by letter or otherwise, and rebuked this arch-fiend, and the first right-hand assistant of the very devil himself, for his anarchistic utterances, and if he was a resident of any other country, on earth, which lays the slightest claims to be governed by law and order, he would be put to death, for attempting to incite riot and cold blooded murder. Vardaman has not only declared that "Booker T. Washington should have been killed for his rash conduct, and for attempting to make love to a common white lady, but the people residing in Memphis, Tem., as well as in parts of Alabama and other points in the South, who are supposed to be the best friends of the industrial educator, are engaged in A MASS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AT 3 O'CLOCK, AT 4950 STATE STREET, TO FURTHER THE RE-ELECTION OF ALDERMAN MICHAEL McINERNEY. Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, a mass meeting will be held at 4950 State street, to further the re-election of Alderman Michael McInerney, to the city council from the 30th ward. The voters residing in and around the neighborhood are invited to be present and greet Alderman McInerney, who has long since proven himself to be one of the best Aldermen that the 30th ward has ever had. As it has been stated before in these couns, that Alderman McInerney, has been instrumental in bringing around many improvements in all parts of the 30th ward, such as new electric lights, new paving of the streets, on which the majority of the Colored people reside, and at all times he is willing to pull of his coat and work hard for the best interest of all the people residing in the ward, which on account of his untiring labor is fast becoming one of the best lighted and most sanitary wards in this city. It is therefore almost useless to state that Alderman McInerney, will be returned to the city council from the 30th ward, on Tuesday April 4th, with a large majority at his back. raising money for Ulrich, so that he will be in a position to secure the best lawyers to aid him in his fight against the New Moses of the Negro race. And the "great wizard" of Tuskegee who aspires to become the high priest and the undisputed leader in all things, of the ten million Afro-Americans in this country, who has no more backbone than a decayed banana, in order to be in line with Vardaman, and to further prove that he is still a good white man's "Nigger," also claims that "Mr. Ulrich," as he calls him, "was justified in beating him up while he was lounging around in the front hallway of the apartment building at 11 1-2 West 63rd street, New York City, late on Sunday evening, March 19. He speaks in reference to the affair as follows: Dr. Washington's Statement. "In looking upon the attack seven days after its occurrence, I believe Mr. Ulrich was justified in attacking not only me, but any other man under similar circumstances. I was in the hall of the house and was peering at the nameplates on the doors in an effort to find one of my business acquaintances. "After the charges had been brought, I learned that Ulrich had a daughter and that several efforts had been made to kidnap her. There seems to be little doubt but that Ulrich thought I might be a kidnaper. If so, he was perfectly justified in attacking me. No man could have done otherwise under the circumstances. "I have no personal feeling against Mr. Ulrich. To my mind he did the manly thing." Many cowards, sycophants and obsequious parasites, have been spewed out upon the face of the earth, during the past ten million years, but none of them have ever been born greater than Booker T. Washington, and all we will have to say at this time is that at all times "he is perfectly willing inorder to save his own little slave soul, and to curry favor with the Southern Whites and to ease the money out of the pockets of the wealthy whites residing in the North; to sell the civil and political rights of ten million Afro-Americans, all honor and everything else for a small rotten mess of pottage. The first of this week the daily papers in this city made a great outcry in relation to miss Mamie Blanha, who resides in a very poor section of the city, at 812 South Western avenue, who is seemingly making great headway in becoming a high social leader among the wealthy whites in this city, for her picture has been in the society columns of the daily newspapers right by the side of the best and the wealthiest society ladies in this big town, but it so happens that she is nothing more 1910 ISRAEL COWEN. Prominent and honorable lawyer, upright and popular citizen and Democratic candidate for Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County; veteran for him at the Judicial Primaries Tuesday, April 11. Israel Cowen, who ranks among the eminent lawyers in Chicago and and in the country at large, was born into this bustling and busy world. December 12th, 1881, and he received his common school education in the public schools of this city and for more than seven years, he attended the best Colleges and Universities in Europe, carrying off many honors for his proficiency, in all the branches of knowledge. On returning to this country, he decided to devote his life to the study of law, and he entered the Union College of Law, graduating therefrom with great credit to himself, June 18, 1881 and one year thereafter he actively engaged in the practice of his chosen profession, and he has made an honored mark for himself and met with great success in the field of law. For many years, he has occupied law offices in the Tacoma Building, Madison and La Salle streets. He has very ably tried cases in the United States Supreme Court, and the Appellate and the Supreme Courts of Illinois. He is a prominent member of the Chicago, Illinois State and the American Bar Association. He has honorably served as Master-in-Chancery of the Superior court. He is an active member of many civil and fraternal organizations, and has been for more than 20 years greatly interested in charitable work in this city and throughout the country. Mr. Cowen is happily married and he and his devoted and highly complied wife, and their two bright and interesting children reside at 437 E. 48th street. From 1900, and down to the present time Mr. Cowen has been a constant supporter of The Broad Ax, and being a high class cultured gentleman broad and liberal in his views, of honored citizen of this great city many years, and a splendid lawyer we honestly believe that he would make an ideal Judge of the Circuit court of Cook county. [Name not provided] Democratic Candidate for Judge of the Superior Court To Be Voted For At the Judicial Primaries, Tuesday, April 11th, Who Delivered An Elegent Oration A the Chatsau Rink, Wednesday Evening In Favor of Carter H. Harrison for Mayor of Chicago. OWEN. r, upright and popular citizen and Circuit Court of Cook County; vote headday, April 11. Appellate and the Supreme Courts of Illinois. He is a prominent member of the Chicago, Illinois State and the American Bar Association. He has honorably served as Master-in-Chancery of the Superior court. He is an active member of many civil and fraternal organizations, and has been for more than 20 years greatly interested in charitable work in this city and throughout the country. Mr. Cowen is happily married and he and his devoted and highly accomplished wife, and their two bright and interesting children reside at 437 E. 48th street. From 1900, and down to the present time Mr. Cowen has been a constant supporter of The Broad Ax, and being a high class cultured gentleman, broad and liberal in his views, an honored citizen of this great city for many years, and a splendid lawyer, we honestly believe that he would make an ideal Judge of the Circuit court of Cook county. --- No.26 THE BROADAX PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priests, Infidels, Single Taxes, Republicans, or anyone else can have their say, as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. $2.00 Address all communications to JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher. Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1878. Dr. P. J. Scott, ocular specialist Spectacles and oey glasses made to order. $ 2638 \frac{1}{2} $ State street, Chicago. (Conecluded from page 17.) EX-GOVERNOR JAMES K. VARDA- MAN DECLARES THAT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, SHOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED FOR INSULTING THE WIFE OF ALBERT ULRICH. than a common model at the Art Institute, and on Monday evening, with the assistance of R. W. Compton, one of its students, she attempted to draw the color line, by refusing to pose, perfectly naked from head to feet, in the presence of Thomas Downs, one of the Colored students at the Art Institute, and after the daily papers had put forth a great effort to stir up race prejudice against all decent and respectable Colored people, without any cause whatever, and had manufactured up words which they willingly placed in the pretty mouth of Miss Blanha by making her say "she entertained a strong aversion against all Colored men," and she was made to describe he fright at the sight of every Colored man thusly: "I will not pose in any class where there is a Negro. I was told before I went on into the class room that there was one Negro in the class, and I was so frightened I did not know what to do. I felt just like I imagine I should if some Negro had seized me when I was in the street. I shivered all over. Then when I walked into the class room I saw the man in the rear. I just told them I would not take off my garments and pose if he staved in the room." "The other girls had told me what I was to expect when I posed before this class, and how they dreaded to do it. I made up my mind that some one would have to take a decisive stand in the matter, and as I have personally such a great aversion to Colored men that it would have been almost impossible for me to force myself to pose before one of them, I determined to bring on a crisis of some sort. I am glad that matters have turned out as they have. With the exception of the Negro student I guess everyone is satisfied." Poor thing! She must be some peaches, after all, and it might be that at some time or other some one that is near and dear to her have been willingly chased by some good looking Colored man, with plenty of money. But, to make a long story short, Miss Blanha has admitted that the whole thing was a "frame up" and she says: "It was all a big mistake. I had posed before Downs and other Colored men before and I expect to do so again if they are members of the class for which I am employed." So, it appears, that Miss Blanha has informed William M. R. French, the able director of the Art Institute, who knows no one on account of the color of their skin, that she is willing to pose nude all over before any class of men, in order to earn money to buy bread and meat and a few fine duds. SPECIAL MATINEE. Midlothian Club will present "Medea" for the Benefit of Immmanuel Settlement House, Tuesday afternoon, April 18th, 1911, at the Pekin Theatre. Special scenery. Special costumes. Special music. Supplemented by chorus of 16 voices, do not miss this extraordinary event. Remember the date April 18th, 1911. Secure your box seats early from Mrs. Wm. Emmanuel. [Name] ALDERMAN FRANCIS W. TAYLOR. Able Chairman of the Committee on City Hall and Public Buildings of the City Council, and Republic an Candidate for Re-Election to That Body from the 21st Ward. Alderman Francis W. Taylor, Republican candidate for re-election to the city council, from the 21st ward, was born in this city August 16, 1878. He received his early education in its common and high schools, as he grew into manhood, he became a student at St. Paul's school at Concord, New Hampshire, he also rounded out his education in another eastern university keeping well to the front in all of his literary training. of the committee, on City Hall and public buildings, and as such, he had the honor of laying the corner stone of the new City Hall in the summer of 1909 and from that time to the present he has been greatly interested in its construction, and has endeavored to the best of his ability, to make the contractors and those furnishing other supplies and furnishings live up to their end of the bargain or contracts. On returning home, he became interested in the real estate business, and for some years past, he has been a member of the extensive real estate firm of Aldis and Company who occupy elegant quarters in the Monadnock Block. Alderman Taylor, is finishing up his second term in the city council and being familiar with high class business methods, and possessing a wide acquaintance with the best business men, and the people in general on the north side, he has been one of the most valuable members of the council, and in the past and at the present time he has been a member of many of its most important committees. He is a member of the special Park Commission, and he has made a lasting name for himself as the chairman CHARLES H. SMILEY, ONE OF CHI CAGO'S LEADING CITIZENS AND FOREMOST CATERERS DIES. Through the death of Charley H. Smiley, Chicago loses one of its oldest and most highly respected citizens, and for the last twenty years, the foremost caterer. Mr. Smiley was born in St. Catharines, Canada, sixty-one years ago. He first came to Chicago in 1880. Though quiet and unassuming, he was a man of broad and progressive thoughts. He was a hard and conscientious worker for the success of his business, which was responsible for the high standard that no one else was able to improve upon. He was in a class by himself, when it came to introducing new ideas in the catering business which was the chief factor of his making the position he held with Chicago's White social smart set. Mr. Smiley was a race man and nothing seemed J. H. EX-ALDERMAN WILLIAM T. MAYPOLE. The regular Democratic Candida to for Alderman of the 14th Ward who looks like an easy winner to h is thousands of steadfast friends in that neck of the woods and to the vore tors in general, throughout the ward which he has so ably in the past re represented in the city council. EX-ALDERMAN WILLIAM T. MAYPOLE. The regular Democratic Candida to for Alderman of the 14th Ward who looks like an easy winner to h is thousands of steadfast friends in that neck of the woods and to the vore tors in general, throughout the ward which he has so ably in the past re represented in the city council. of the committee, on City Hall and public buildings, and as such, he had the honor of laying the corner stone of the new City Hall in the summer of 1909 and from that time to the present he has been greatly interested in its construction, and has endeavored to the best of his ability, to make the contractors and those furnishing other supplies and furnishings live up to their end of the bargain or contracts. Alderman Taylor, is heartily in favor of a high pressure system of water works, and he is ever willing to wo.k for everything, which will redound to the best interest of all the people residing in Chicago. He is perfectly familiar with the wants and needs of those residing in the 21st ward of whatever race or nationality. Alderman Taylor resides at 48 E. Sechiller street, and he is accessible alike to both the rich and the poor, and as he has made an ideal Alderman in the past; it is the solemn duty of the vast majority of the voters in the 21st ward who are in favor of good government and who want an honest hard-working alderman to continue to serve them, to turn out at the polls on election day, Tuesday, April 4, and assist to return him to the city council. to give him more pleasure than when he was doing something for one or a number of his people. He was a prince of goodfellows among his friends, and his Chesterfield-like manner was a part of his make-up, both in business and social life. The services were conducted by Rev. Wm. D. Cook and Rev. John T. Jenifer. Miss Marie Burton and Craighton Thompson - furnished the musical numbers. A most fitting end to a splendid character, was the words spoken by his friend, Daniel Jackson, at the grave. Among the Whites who sent floral gifts were: B. L. Smith President Merchants' Loan Bank; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Herrick; F. G. Morse and Sons; J. H. Biggs, North Side caterer; Mr. and Mrs. F. Angela and C. A. Samuelson. The interment was at Oakwood. The pall-bearers were: Wm. R. Cowan, John Auter, J. N. Avendorph, James Tupins and R. T. Motts. Julius N. Avendorph. WILL WEAS MEN AND A RACE STAND IDLY BY AND NOT RESENT AN INSULT WHEN WE HAVE THE WEAPON OF POLITICAL DEFENSE AT OUR COMMAND? In Order to Get the Same Recognition and Treatment that Every Other Race of People Gets, We Must Defeat Milton J. Foreman, For Alderman of the Third Ward! It is the sacred duty of every Colored man in the Third ward to go to his voting place on Tuesday morning, April 4, and cast his vote against Milton J. Foreman, thereby relegating our greatest enemy of the ward to private life where he belongs. Mr. Foreman, has said he cared nothing for the Colored man's vote, and he has showed that on more than one occasion by trying to have the ward so divided that all the Colored people would be west of State Street, but failing in that, he finally succeeded in having his precinct so divided that all of the Colored voters with a few exceptions, was out of his aristocratic SILK STOCKING precinct. In voting again Mr. Foreman, you are not changing your political principals, but on the contrary, you are exercising your sufferage against an enemy, and that is what the ballot is for, and in so doing, you are showing that you are possessed of MANLY PRINCIPALS just as any other race of people. If there was ever a time when the Colored race ought to show their political strength, their moral standing and resentment of insults, it is now, by casting their vote against Alderman Foreman, their Colored man's enemy. Mr. Tearney, believes in giving every man a square deal irrespective of RACE COLOR OR CREED, that means that the Colored man will get the same consideration that a white man gets. We must do as the white man does in these contests, show strength of character by showing that we are courageous enough to use the ballot in our own defense by defeating all such men as Aledman Foreman. Mr. Tearney, has in his employment fifteen Colored men, and not one of them are hired on account of his being a candidate for Alderman, on the contrary, they are regulars. Mr. Tearney has a brother in Galveston, Texas, who is Director of Manuel Training in the Colored schools, and with Albert R. Tearney in the city council the Colored people residing in the 3rd ward, will have a loyal friend at court. JACK JOHNSON REARRESTED FRISCO JUDGE DENIES AP- PEAL Superior Court Refuses to Reverse Decision and Negro Languishes Behind the Bars. San Francisco, Cal., March 28.—Prize Fighter Jack Johnson is in jail tonight and unless some higher court comes to his relief on a technicality he will serve a twenty-five day sentence for automobile speeding. Johnson has been an ofttime offender of the speed laws, and after fourteen arrests, from which he escaped with light fines or dismissal, he ran against Acting Police Judge Treadwell last Thursday. On that day he pleaded guilty to a charge of speeding and on Saturday he was given a jail sentence. He took an appeal to the Superior court and this afternoon Judge Morgan dismissed the appeal, and ordered him into immediate custody. Ten minutes later two deputy sheriffs had him in charge, bound for the branch county jail. It seems that this time Col. Johnson, is up against the real thing and after all it might do him good, to learn that he must have at least some respect for the laws of this country and not to feel just because he has plenty of money that he can just for the pleasure of the thing run his automobile at full speed at all times in the cities and in the country, and kill and mame people, in order to furnish amusement for himself and friends and to make business for the doctors and the undertakers.—Editor. Proprietor of Dice Game Charged With Firing Thrice at Patron—Arrested by Police. Walter Jones, a Negro, was shot three times, though not seriously wounded, by John Johnson another Negro, in front of 2948 State street, following a fight over a "crap" game Thursday afternoon. Johnson is the proprietor of a dice game at the northwest corner of Thirtleth and State streets, and followed Jones from the place. One bullet took effect in Jones' right leg below the knee, another in his arm near the elbow, and the third glazed his shoulder. He was taken to the county hospital. Johnson was arrested. M. ALDERMAN GEORGE F. HARDING. Member of the Finance Committee of the City Council and Republican Candidate for Re-Election to that Body from the Second Ward. THE NEW GRAND THEATRE CONTINUES TO DRAW LARGE CROWDS AT EACH PERFORMANCE. It Will Seat Eight Hundred People and It Is Strictly Fire Proof and Modern In Its Construction. The first of last week the new Grand Theatre, 3110 and 3112 State street, threw its doors open to the public and it has been playing to crowded houses, at each and every performance. CENSURES PULLMAN COMPANY FOR TREATMENT OF NEBROES. Oswald G. Villard Declares Wave of Color Hysteria is Sweeping Country, Making Progress of Race Difficult. Boston, Mass., March 30.—A survey of the work that is being done by the National Association for the Continuous high class vaudeville and the various features of the show, are strikingly pleasing and interesting to the patrons of the New Grand. The structure is strictly fire proof, and modern in every respect. Its seating capacity is a trifle over 800. The aisles are richly and heavily carpeted and very broad. The seats are finely upholstered and very comfortable to recline in. In short it is the finest and most modern theatre located in the Colored district on the South Side and the management of the New Grand will spare no pains nor money in keeping it up to a high standard and securing first class attractions for its many patrons. CHATEAU RINK NOTES. Big race tonight, South siders vs. West side. Come out and see the tug of war. * * * New Music by the Eight Regiment Band, under Sergt. Berry, who is making the Rink popular by the latest and most up-to-date rendition of popular music. Come out and hear him. * * * James Booker, in charge of the mixologist Department will be pleased to see all the baseball fans in town he guarantees them a good time at the only amusement place of its kind in the city. Call on him. Nathan Harris, Captain of the Leeland Giants 1911 Line Up will begin active practice on the 10th of April at their Park, 69th and Halsted street preparatory to open the season with the Gunthers on the 23rd. This will be a gala day and all the fans are expected to turn out. THE GREEN-LILLY MILLINERY COMPANY. Invites you to their millinery display of ladies, misses and children's hats. Latest styles. Prices reasonable. Thursday and Friday, April 6th and 7th from two to one P. M. MISS E. B. SLAUGHTER, Milliner, 128 East 30th St. near Indiana. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE VOTERS OF THE THIRD PRECINT OF THE 3RD WARD. On Monday evening, April 3rd a banquet will be given to the Colored voters or the 3rd precinct of the 3rd ward in honor, of Albert R. Tearney, candidate for Alderman, of that ward, at 3339 Vernon avenue. C. G. S. Mills will be in charge. All are cordially invited to attend. FORESTER'S BALL Annual Ball of Elizabeth Elliott Circle of the Ancient Order of Foresters, at the First Regiment Armory, April 20, 1911. CENSURES PULLMAN COMPANY FOR TREATMENT OF NE- BROES. Oswald G. Villard Declares Wave of Color Hysteria is Sweeping Country, Making Progress of Race Difficult. Boston, Mass., March 30.—A survey of the work that is being done by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was given at the annual conference of the association here today by Oswald Garrison Villard, a New York newspaper publisher, chairman of the executive committee. Mr. Villard said: "There can be no doubt that a wave of color hysteria is sweeping over the country. The road of the aspiring Colored man or woman becomes more and more difficult. "In southern cities the public libraries are closed in the race of the Colored man. His wife may be ill and desire the aid of Northern surgeons. If so she must travel in a day coach, and is denied in some states a Pullman berth—even though it may cost her her life—as it did in one case of which we know." J. FENTON JOHNSON, PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AT THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE, KY. Professor J. Fenton Johnson, who occupies the chair of Literature at the State University, has raised the English department of his school so that now it compares with any in the country. He has introduced several novel courses, among them "The Technique of the Oration, a course not to be found in any other college. Prof. Johnson is a young man, born in Chicago, and an alumnus of Chicago schools; the Chicago public remember him best as a writer of plays and newspaper articles. HRUBEC TO KEEP HIS SEAT. John Hrubec will keep his seat in the house of representatives of Illinois, according to the recount of the vote cast in the Fourth senatorial district, which has been completed by the subcommittee from the legislature at the board of election commissioners. The plurality given Mr. Hrubec over Thomas Boyer, who contested his election, by the recount was 41, a gain of 29 votes over the canvass figures. ALBERT R. TEARNEY. Democratic Candidate for Alderman of the 3rd Ward, Who Has Hundreds of Friends Among the Afro- Americans In Residing In That Ward Who Will Vote For Him On April 4. --- He will bury cheaper than the trust [Name] JONES. or who conducts, one of the most nents in Chicago. As a result, often funeral direction. furnishes automobile funerals for marriages, can save you from Fifty feral. spare our prices with others before GEO. O. JONES. 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. d from which to select, that will part of the city or suburbs with- ons. Bodies shipped to all parts in countries at the very lowest dant. Office and chapel, 1904 W. 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 without 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. IF YOU ARE A VOTER IN THE THIRD WARD, DO NOT FAIL TO READ THIS. O'Rourke; 33, Charles E. Reading; 34, William F. Ryan; 35, John S. Clark. Republican candidates by wards: 1, Winfield S. Troupe; 2, George F. Harding; 3, Milton J. Foreman; 4, Fred Overheu; 5, William J. Umbach; 6, Theodore K. Long; 7, Willis O. Nance; 8, P. H. Moynlhan; 9, Henry Ostrowsky; 10, Frank J. Petru; 11, Herman F. Bartel; 12, Joseph C. Pisha; 13, Arthur W. Fulton; 14, James H. Lawley; 15, Henry Upatel; 16, Frank H. Janiszek; 16, (Fill vacancy, Vincent Karnowski); 17, Lewis D. Sitts; 17 (Fill vacancy); Stephen P. Revere; 18, Franz Sholz; 19, Onofrio Paceilli; 20, John P. Stewart; 21, Francis W. Taylor; 22, Adolph Burmelster; 23, Jacob A. Hey; 24, Edward Marks; 25, Henry D. Capitan; 26, William F. Lippus; 27, Edward T. Taylor; 28, Harry E. Littler; 29, Matthias A. Mueller; 30, Mathew T. Fitzpatrick; 31, James A. Kearns; 32, Albert J. Fisher; 33, Robert Tinsley; 34, Charles K. Todd; 35, Irwin R. Hazen. CHIPS Mrs. Hattie Arrant has removed from 11 E. 42d street to 3536 Vernon avenue. The Town of Lake Woman's Club will meet on Monday afternoon, April 24 at 3617 Dearborn street, second flat. Robert G. Waring, who departed this life March 7, was buried from the residence of his sister, Teenie L. Waring, 3132 Dearborn street, March 10. The Midlothian Club held its regular Business meeting and dramatic rehearsal at the residence of Miss Lutie Jackson, 3435 Wabash avenue, last Thursday evening, March 30. Miss Annie Lowry, Pres. Mrs. Mattle Thornton, Dir. The Immanuel Settlement Auxiliary Club cordially invites you to attend their assembly Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Henry Young, 3643 Prairie avenue, 8 to 12. Mrs. Beauregard F. Moseley and her daughter, Bertha L. who is a student at the Chicago University left last Sunday to spend a third quarter vacation week at Peoria with Mrs. J. C. Conway and her daughter, Josephine. They are expected to return tomorrow. Congressman A. J. Sabath, has for the past two months been working day and night for the election of Carter H. Harrison and his running mates on the ticket, and Congressman Sabath, is firmly of the opinion that "Our Carter" will be the next mayor of Chicago. Alderman Herman J. Bauler, father of the 70-cent gas movement, has for the past two years faithfully looked --- IF YOU ARE A VOTER IN THE THIRD WARD, DO NOT FAIL TO READ THIS!! During all political contests, it is to be expected that the party to which the respective Candidate is affiliated with, will make every possible effort to reach the voters in the interest of their candidate, either through their workers in the various predicts, or by sending out political literature telling why their candidate should be elected. But in the present Aldermanic contest, in the third ward between Alderman Milton J. Foreman and Albert R. Tearney, there is this unquestionable difference; Alderman Foreman, is and always has been the representative of the (SILK STOCKING) element in the East end of the ward, and ignoring the Colored voters of the whole. Having known Mr. Tearney, personally for the last fifteen years, and coming in contact with him almost daily during that time, I feel that a word from me to the Colored voters of the ward, concerning Mr. Tearney, will be worth some thing, at this time. Mr. Tearney's business and executive, ability commends him to the office. He is a made man made. If he is elected, there need be no fear that the (little fellow can not see him, as the door of his office will always be open to his constituents, let them come from the Boulevard or from Armour avenue. Mr. Tearney, roes not believe in segregation, therefore, if there happens to be a large number of Colored voters in his precinct, he will not have the precinct devided as Alderman Foreman, did in order to get the Colored voters out of HIS, artistic precinct, and incidentally get a Colored man, who happened to be myself, off of the election board, as clerk. Mr. Tearney, stands for a square deal for all. D REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES. The following are the Regular Democratic and Republican Aldermanic Candidates in the various wards throughout the city to be voted for Tuesday, April 4. Democratic candidates by wards: 1, Michael Kenna; 2, George F. Hagenauer; 3, Albert R. Tearney; 4, Joseph F. Ryan; 5, Patrick J. Carr; 6, Victor U. Sutter; 7, John C. Behrer; 8, John R. Emerson; 9, Dennis J. Egan; 10, Frank Klaus; 11, Edward F. Cullerton; 12, William F. Schultz; 13, Thomas J. Ahern; 14, William T. Maypole; 15, Michael D. Grace; 16, Stanley H. Kunz; 16 (Fill vacancy), Edmund J. Jarecki; 17, Stephen A. Malato; 17, Stanley S. Walkikin; 18, John B. Nrennan; 19, John Powers; 20, John T. Kerwin; 21, Ellis Geiger; 22, Herman J. Bauler; 23, Gustave C. Wilde; 24, August Krumhols; 25, William McKinley; 26, Daniel P. Teter; 27, Jens L. Hylchl; 28, Victor H. Parakni; 29, Felix B. Janovsky; 30, Michael McNernery; 31, Timothy C. Charles; 32, William after the interests of all his constituents and as his record has been highly praised by the Municipal Voters' League, he will be re-elected to the city council from the 22nd ward, Tuesday, April 4. Mr. Fred Burch departed this life Friday morning, March 31, at 7:30 o'clock, at his residence 66 E. 28th street. A star benefit was given in the Pekin theatre for the benefit of Mr. Burch Thursday evening. He had been ill about a year. He leaves a brother and son and host of friends to mourn his loss. S. B. Turner, editor of the Illinois Idea, was on Wednesday, in the United States Circuit Court, before Judge Anderson, pronounced innocent of attempting to commit any crime in connection with the $1,000,000 worth of notes which belonged to the Ford Manufacturing Company, which Mr. Turner was supposed to have found on the corner of Dearborn and Monroe streets. His many friends are greatly elated over the successful termination of the second trial. The Volunteer Workers' Club meet at the home of its President, Mrs. Clara Johnson, 40 W. 35th street, Wednesday, March 29. A delightful afternoon was passed laying plans for the Club's Easter Celebration. It was decided to make the inmates of the Old Folks' Home happy with a dinner Easter Sunday, at which time they hope to have ready new curtains for every window in the building. Mrs. Clifford Johnson will entertain the Club next week at 4712 Dearborn street. Mrs. C. Johnson, Pres. Mrs. M. Bish, Sec. Wednesday evening a Carter H. Harrison and Alderman Michael McInerney mass meeting was held at the Chateau Rink, 5324 State street. Col. A. D. Gash, candidate for judge of the Superior Court; S. A. T. Watkins, chairman of the Carter H. Harrison Central Club of Colored Voters; Rev. R. L. Darden, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church; William Rothmann, Alderman Joseph T. Mahoney; Alderman Michael McInerney, Ben Lumpkins and L. W. Washington, were the leading speakers. A number of ladies occupied seats in the galleries, and listened to the various speakers. No one worked harded to make the meeting a success than Walter Hill, '253 Dearborn street, and he is entitled to receive his reward by and by. Julius F. Taylor presided. The Civil Protective League held a mass meeting recently for the purpose of taking steps in the case of Officer Nack, who without provocation, killed Robt. Nelson (Colored), February 27. This Police Officer was exhonorated by the Coroner's Jury on the 15th of March, but is now under bond to appear before Judge Newcomer on April 7th. The C. P. L., through its Attorneys, intends to have Officer Nack before the Grand Jury and be indicted. The meeting was largely attended by loyal citizens of the south side and the League secured the services of Attorneys, Ed. Wright, Anderson and Williams to fight the case and in so doing to leave nothing undone towards seeing that this Officer be indicted, convicted and punished to the full extent of the law. The League donated seventy-two (72) dollars towards the expenses of the case and will have representatives to ask assistance of the many churches, lodges, clubs and other organizations as well as individuals in raising funds to push the case to the end. The C. P. L. is quite young, being organized since the new year, but has quite a large membership, and intends doing much towards the protection and elevation of the Race. Prof. Wm. Emanuel, President. D. E. Childress, Vice President. H. B. Sloan. Secretary. Lawyer Everett J. Waring is one of Philadelphia's leading Afro-American citizens. He has always shown himself to be interested in the various movements for the uplift of our people in this city. Mr. Waring has for a long time been identified with the religious and social life of the people and is ready at all times to lend his influence to any cause having for its object the advancement of racial interests. Just before leaving the city the latter part of February for Brooklyn, N. Y., and Atlantis, Ga., the captains and workers in the recent Young Men's Christian association campaign to raise $25,000 tendered to Messrs. W. A. Hunton and Dr. J. E. Moreland a banget. Dr. N. F. Mossell appeared before the A. M. E. ministers' meeting recently and spoke against the segregation of colored children in the public schools. A committee was appointed to confer with Dr. Mossell. Mr. Amos Scott and Mr. Nutter were appointed to confer with a committee which meets in Harrisburg shortly, when the matter will be brought before the legislature. Own a Home STOP PAYING RENT! BE YOUR OWN JANLORD! Did You Ever Consider that YOUR "Rent Money" Will Pay for a Home on our "Easy Terms" plan? If you have a few Hundred Dollars Saved Up that is YOUR Opportunity to Buy a Home. It is a Duty YOU owe your Children and it Provides a "Nest Egg" for Old Age. THINK ABOUT IT! INVESTIGATE THIS LIST! Indiana avenue, near 37th street. Steam heated, two-flat, brick building, 5 and 6 rooms, detached, lot 25x152 Good transportation. Will make easy terms. Price ..... $6,500 Prairie avenue, near 37th St., 2 story Brick residence on 32 floor lot, 8 rooms, good light and air, hardwood interior, toilet on each floor. Brick barn in rear. Can easily be made into two flats. Good transportation. Possession at once. Bargain at $4,500 No. 3728 Forest avenue. A magnificent, stone-front residence, ten rooms, fine interior of selected hardwood, all modern convelences. Price only * * * * * $4,950 No. 315-29 E. 37th street. Each a 7-room brick residence. These are comfortable little homes, and are a bargain. Price, for inside, $2,950. For corner * * * * * $3,500 Write us today for "BARTLETT'S Bargain Bulletin," containing greatest list of bargains ever offered in this city. NOTED COMEDIAN DINED BY ELKS Lighthouse Lodge Honors The- atrical Manager TROUPE PRAISED BY PRESS. 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. John Rucker, the noted comedian, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 17, at its new home, $1207\frac{1}{2}$ Arctic avenue. Mr. Rucker, who is known to the theatrical world as the "Alabama Blossom." and his company of forty picked men played [Name] CHARLES B. DRAVER. during the past week at the Apollo theater, New York avenue and the beach front. The white papers spoke in high terms of the company, stating that Mr. Rucker was the original destroyer of the blues and the troupe was unrivaled in its line. It played to crowded houses every evening. All men prominent in business, fraternal and social circles of the city were present, and many were also present from out of town. The house committee had charge of the supper, programs and reception, and the welcome the noted entertainer received will long be remembered by those present. Mr. Joseph Purnell and his able assistant, Mr. Joseph Parker, the gentlemen who have charge of the local session every two weeks, deserved credit for the efforts put forth to have every one enjoy the social life of the men who start on the hour of 11 to make the burden of their fellow man as easy to carry as lies in their power. The chairman of the house committee, Mr. Thomas Jackson, and his aids prepared a table in the center of the large group of guests for the noted actor, and with his first bass singer, Mr. William Johnson, and the leading "Thankful!" she said, handing the collector threepence. "That Peace on earth" as done it beautiful! My or man went to fetch the turkey 'e won in a raffle tonight, an' comin' 'ome' made one or two calls and torst it, so I've just been a teachin' 'im to be more careful, an' I didn't want none o' the neighbors to interfere when 'e' 'ollered out.'-Pearson's Weekly. THE BROAD AX CAN BE POUNDS 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, $924 State street. J. S. Dorey'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 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. Philip 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. Lewis, notions, cigars and news stand, 15 W. 36th street near State. B. Davis cigars, tobacco and news stand, 3532 State street. E. D. Burt, notions and news stand 2652 State street. W. M. Maxwell notions, cigars to bacco, confections and news stand 5252 State street. H. Hart, news stand, cigars, tobacco and laundry office, 15 W. 35th street. A. A. Dwelle, cigar store and news stand, 21 E. 33rd street near State. Freddie Smith, 1358 29th street, Newport News, Va., news agent. Turner Williams, barber-shop, 12 West 30th street, near State. SIRES AND SONS Senator "Big Tim" Sullivan of Tammany never travels without one of the elder Dumas' novels. Attorney General Wickersham studied civil engineering two years at Lehigh before he made up his mind he wanted to be a lawyer. When Charles Nagel, secretary of commerce and labor, is pressed with work in his office in Washington he does not go out for lunch, but sends to a dairy lunch counter for his sandwich. As the new president of the American Association For the Advancement of Science Professor Albert Abraham Michelson has come into a distinction which brings him into prominence throughout the entire world of science. A boy of fifteen. C. F. Waters of Epsom, secured first place in the last examination of the Royal College of Organists in London. There were 204 candidates, of whom only thirty-four passed. For eighteen months he has been organist at a city church. John R. Voorish, appointed state superintendent of elections in New York by Governor Dix, is eighty-two years old, but as vigorous as many on the hither side of fifty. He has lived in his home on Greenwich street, New York city, more than forty years. Man Whom the World Applauds Most. As a word of encouragement for the ambitious, self reliant young men and women of the race in their effort to make their mark in life the Griffin (Ga.) Echo says: "If for any reason you cannot convince the man of means to lend you a hand in your struggle, despair not, but become more determined in your effort to succeed, for, after all, the world applauds the man who succeeds by reason of his own dogged determination." Myatic Shriners' Big Reception. One of the most largely attended receptions among secret societies in Brooklyn so far for the month of January was the one given by the Ancient Arabian Daughters of Sphinx at Sumner hall. Members of the subordinate lodges of the Mystic Shriners crowded the hall and were conspicuous in the grand march, which was participated in by fully 300 persons, led by the deputy grand matron and R. L. De Vass, noble of the thirty-second degree. Buddicee St MaconHillor 50000 Telephone Ashland 568 Office Telephones Central 1859 Automatic 50000 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 815-820 Reeper Block CLARK AND WASHINGTON 500 CHICAGO. S. A. T. WATKINS LAWYER Tel. Central 3142 Res. Tel. Douglas 3634 CHICAGO Telephone Monroe 3857 L. D. Williams Painter, Paperhanger and Calciminer Plasterer & Whitewasher 608 West Harrison Street Chicago Teacher of Vocal and Piano Mrs. Martha Broadus-Anderson Soprano Fall Term Begins September 1st, 1910 Residence 6450 Champlain Avenue Chicago, Ill. Phone Normal 3316 PATRICK H. O'DONNELL WILLIAM DILLON CLARENCE A. TOOLEN Tel. Central 4660 O'Donnell, Dillon & Toolen ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite 1218-1219 Ashland Block RANDOLPH & CLARK STREETS Phone Main 4115 NOTARY PUBLIC Phone residence. Gray 5670 ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 708, 171 Washington St. Res. 4856 Lloyd Av. CHICAGO A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 84-86 La Salle Street, Chicago Suite 615 to 616 Telephone Main 3077 Res. Phone, Doug. 4397 3337 Wabash Ave., Third Apart. J. GRAY LUCAS ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 205-7 Kedzie Bldg. Telephone Randolph 3575. 120 Randolph Street, Chicago Telephone Main 2017 J. A. TRIBUE Attorney-at-Law 171 WASHINGTON ST. Room 708 Chicago DR. M. J. BROWN Physician & Surgeon 3000 St. Street Chicago Phone Aldine 2058 S. W. Corner OPPICE HOURS: 10 to 12, 3 to 5, 7 to 9 John J. Dunn Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Coal and Wood FIFTY-FIRST STREET AND ARMOUR AVENUE Rail Riders; 51st St. & L. S. & M. S. Rd., Ned St. and Armour Avenue CHICAGO WM. D. NEIGHBORS & CO REAL ESTATE AT LOWEST PRICES Easiest Terms to be had in Chicago Loans on first and second Mortgages Fire Insurance placed in any company 3517 State Street CHICAGO, ILL. Phone Aldine 2582 A Product of Peru. One day in the course of study the teacher had occasion to give a description of the republic of Peru. After describing its natural features, people, commerce, industries, products, etc., he gave his class a test to find out how much they remembered of what he had told them. Having received satisfactory replies to a number of his questions, he asked, "Now, who can tell me what the principal products of Peru are?" Instantly there came from somewhere in the rear of the room the answer, "Prunes."-Philadelphia Record. A Solution. There's hardly been a year of late when people didn't ask. Shall woman have this privilege? Shall she perform that task? "Shall women smoke?" "Shall women blink?" are samples we may quote. Today of course the problem is, "Shall women have the vote." If I were called to arbitrate this answer I would give. "She shall." "Twould solve the problem just as surely as you live." From what I know of woman's will, of what she does and don't. I'm certain if we said "She shall" she'd tell us that she won't. —Boston Transcript. Wit That Stung. Father S. was remarkable for his ready wit. On one occasion while traveling on a steamboat a well known sharper who wished to get into the priest's good graces said: "Father I should like very much to hear one on your sermons." Woolf said the clergyman, "you could have heard me last Sunday if you had been where you should have been." "Who were that?" In the county jail," answered the hard priest as he walked away—San Francisco o Star. When smiles beguile and tears betray, We seek the land where lovers dance White stuffed villains glare askance And happy endings hold their sway. Enter the hero! Clear the way! Let all the flutes and fiddles play! This hour is real! Life's but a france! The world's a dream where shadows stray! Fate is the potter; we're the clay. Puppets or princes, take your chance. Do homage to the god Romance. Here at his shrine a rose we lay— The Faithful Nurse. "Is this you, doctor?" asks the nurse over the telephone. "Yes," answers the physician. Yes, answers the physician. "Well, you know you said Mr. Bonder would not show any signs of improvement for five or six days?" "Yes." "Well, this is only the second day and he is a great deal better already. Shall I give him something to make him worse for the other three or four days?"—Life. Poets and Suffrage. WORDSWORTH'S OPINION. Oh, when the sun awakes all life You know it's coming by the dawn. Unhappy is the man whose wife Desires to put the trousers on. KIPLING'S ULTIMATUM. Strength is a thing of the muscle and not of a woman's mind. A guide who will watch the menu—that is a wocer's goal. Go ask the men who have suffered. This you will surely find: What you want is a wench at the cook stove, not a brawling jade at the poll. Particulars. Particulars. "Yes," said the clerk as he dipped his pen in the ink and prepared to fill out the blank. "Your name, please." "Amella Whippleton." "Nationality?" "American." "Married or unmarried?" "Both—twice."—Chicago Record-Herald. Hiss of the Are Light. When an electric are light blisses the carbon, melted from one of the rods, is actually bolling in the little crater formed in the end of the rod. The superheated liquid, with blinding flashes of light, moves and jumps about very much as water does on beginning to boil. "Mother, may I go out to fly?" "Tue, my darling daughter, But have a care, as Curtiss does, To do it over water." -St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Before the Venus of Milo: Sauther (reading sign, "Hands Off") —The poor Idione! Do they think any one could look at that statue and not know the hands were off?—Christian Register. What better words in tongue or pen, What greater joy in life, Than when you hear a dulcet tone, "Dear baby has a tooth!" —Spokane Spokesman-Review. Mike, having been sent by his master to deliver a hare in a hamper, set out on a long journey. Feeling tired and inquisitive, he sat down and opened the hamper to see the In an instant the hare was running down the road. Mike was very upset at this, but suddenly he shouted after it: "It's no good; you don't know where to go. Iave the h'address on this 'are 'amper.'" Ideas. All through her younger days she used Whenever she'd a chance To sit upon his knees and take The creases from his pants. They're married now, so every night She thinks it pretty and put To have to stay at home and put His trousers creases in. —Boston Herald. "I am a candidate for your hand." "But my parents have indored an- ether young man." "All right. I'll run as an insurgent." —Houston Chronicle. MINOR JURY TRY CRIMINAL Race Prejudice Brutal Aside in Trial of Earle McKenna. It is said that the jury which tried one Essex, McFarland, a white criminal, for his life in Galveston, Tex., recently was composed of six colored men and six white men. The case attracted wide attention, as it is believed by those who profess to know to be the first instance of the kind in the history of criminal proceedings in the Lone Star State. Be that as it may, we see nothing in the selection of colored men to serve as jurors at the trial of a white man over which to exult. If the jurors were each citizens of the United States and of the commonwealth of Texas, adjudged by the commissioner of jurors to be competent to determine the innocence or guilt of the criminal according to the facts in the case from a legal standpoint, that is all that is necessary. THE TIME FOR MINISTERS TO ENGAGE IN POLITICS One of Six In Savannah, Ga., Who Knew When to Act. On ordinary occasions there is but very little necessity for a minister of the gospel dabbling in politics, says the Savannah (Ga.) Tribune, but when a moral issue is at stake or the good of his people threatened then it becomes his duty to himself and to his followers to join them in their efforts to uphold the honest integrity of the community and to protect their rights. On a recent occasion a duty similar to this devolved upon one of our six ministers, and he was not found wanting, but in a most earnest manner gave his people good advice. This is the sort of man the ministry needs, one who is not afraid to voice his opinions when they are needed, even though it be in a political meeting. Reopening of Concord Literary. Reopening of Concord Literary. Now that the series of religious meetings at the Concord Baptist Church of Christ have come to a close the Concord Literary circle will resume its meetings, which are held on the second and fourth Thursday evenings in the month. President Walter K. Taylor and the board of managers are very much encouraged over the outcook for the circle for the spring term and have announced the reopening of the meetings for Thursday evening, March 23. The circle is the leading literary organization in Brooklyn and is rapidly extending its influence and helpfulness throughout Greater New York. High school night at the circle will occur in May. Deathblow to Class Legislation. The West segregation scheme which was got up and passed by the city council of Baltimore for the purpose of preventing colored people from living in streets where the majority of residents were white has been declared null and void. The sooner all such unjust measures are wiped out of existence in the United States the better. Class legislation has no place in a public. The West ordinance was a disgrace to the intelligent citizens of Baltimore. It deserved the death which it died. In all such cases there should be no resurrection.—Dodson. 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year THE HOTEL The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. President and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. 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