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THE BROAD AX HOW THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS CALL WHERE THEY MAY Carter H. Harrison Sweeps Through City; Overwhelmingly Defeats Merriam Carter H. Ha ISRAEL COWEN. Prominent and honorable lawyer, upright and popular citizen and Democratic candidate for Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County; vote for him at the Judicial Primaries Tuesday. April 11. Prominent and honorable law Democratic candidate for Judge of the for him at the Judicial Primaries T Israel Cowen, who ranks among the eminent lawyers in Chicago and in the country at large, was born into this bustling and busy world, December 12th, 1861, 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 --- ON ATRAK DALY CASE COL. ABRAM DALE GASH. Eminent Lawyer, Classical Writer, Silver and Golden Tongued Orator, and Democratic Candidate for Nomination for Judge of the Superior Court at the Judicial Primaries, Tuesday, April 11. Vol. XVI 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. CHICAGO, APRIL 8, 1911. In the Hotly Contested Race for Mayor of Chicago HENRY STUCKART ELECTED CITY TREASURER OVER ALBERT W. BEILFUSS. FRANCIS D. CONNERY BOUTED WILLIAM MAYHEW IN THE RACE FOR CITY TREASURER. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE HISTORY OF CHICAGO THE PRESENT SECOND WARD WAS TRANSFERRED FROM THE REPUBLICAN COLUMN OVER INTO THE DEMOCRATIC COLUMN. IN SPITE OF THE MUNICIPAL VOTERS' LEAGUE ALDERMAN MICHAEL McINERNEY WAS RE-ELECTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE THIRTIETH WARD. JAMES H. LAWLEY PUT FORMER, ALDERMAN WILLIAM T. MAYPOLE OUT OF THE RUNNING IN THE FOURTEENTH WARD. ALDERMEN MILTON J. FOREMAN, FRANCIS W. TAYLOR, ARTHUR W. FULTON AND JOHN S. CLARK FELL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BREASTWORKS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE WARDS. ALBERT R. TEARNEY, WHO WAS WARMLY SUPPORTED BY "THE BROAD AX," HAD 1,325 VOTES TO HIS CREDIT IN THE THIRD WARD GIVING HIM THAT MUCH MAJORITY OVER MILTON J. FOREMAN. THOUSANDS OF APRO-AMERICANS RESIDING IN THE SECOND, THIRD AND THIRTIETH WARDS AND OTHER SECTIONS OF THE CITY, WITHOUT MONEY, FREELY VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE ELECTION OF "OUR CARTER." As it was freely predicted in the last issue of this paper, and in fact, in every issue since the mayoralty primaries, in February, that Carter H. Harison would be the winner, that he was born under a lucky star, that he carried a white and black rabbits' foot in his left hip pocket, and as an evidence that we were talking through our hat, on Tuesday he swept through the city and overwhelmingly defeated Charles E. Merriam, "The Big Man for a Big Chicago," in the hotly contested race for mayor of this city, receiving 177,923 votes against 160,791 for the Chicago University professor, who only carried wards with greatly decreased Republican majorities, while on the other hand Carter Harrison pulled through 25 wards with strong healthy majorities in most of them and having at his back a plurality of 17,132. It is true that in the Second ward he only had a majority of 198, but it was the first time in the history of Chicago, that the present Second ward was ever transferred from the Republican column over into the Democratic column, and the Third ward was partially lost to Professor Merriam, for he only received in it a plurality of 164, whereas it should have given him two or three thousand Republican majority. Henry Stuckart, made a successful race for City Treasurer, running far ahead of Albert W. Beilfuss, who thought he would like to hand all the money belonging to the city for the next two years. Francis D. Connery routed William Mayhem in the race for City Clerk and he will hold onto his present position for four years longer, for in every way in the past he has made a first-class city official. In spite of the Municipal Voters' League Alderman Michael McInerny was elected to the city council from the Thirtieth ward. Young Mr. Fitzpatrick was not in it at any stage of the game, when it came down to pulling in the votes, and with The Broad COL. ABRAM DALE GASH Col. Abram Dale Gash is so well known throughout this city and Cook County that is is almost useless to pen one line in reference to his high standing at the Chicago bar. He has been one of its honorable members since 1898, and during all those years and down to the present time, he has occupied law offices in the Oxford building, 24 La Salle street. He is the attorney for many large business firms in his city, his legal ability and judgment being always above par, it naturally follows as the light follows darkness, that he is constantly engaged in trying many important law suits in the various courts in this city and county—the Supreme Court of Illinois and the United States Supreme Court at Washington, D. C. Ax behind him, Alderman McInerney is stronger today in all parts of the Thirtieth ward, with its voters than he has been in the past, and as long as he continues to work hard in the interest of all of its citizens, no one can take his seat away from him in the city council. Alderman James H. Lawley put former Alderman William T. Maypole out of the running in the Fourteenth ward, although Carter Harrison carried the same ward by more than six hundred majority, the many friends and supporters of Mr. Maypole very much regret that he was unable to land in the city council. Alderman Milton J. Foreman, Francis W. Taylor, Arthur W. Fulton and John S. Clark fell on the outside of the breastworks in their respective wards, and great was their fall, for each one of them before the election labored under the impression that they had erected their fences good and high. Albert R. Tearney, who was warmly supported by The Broad Ax, had 1,325 votes to his credit, giving him that much majority over Milton J. Foreman, Saturday, April 1, and Monday, April 3, more than one thousand extra copies of The Broad Ax were freely distributed among the voters residing in the east and west end of the Third ward, and it contained the political dope which laid Alderman Foreman out stiff and cold. The election returns plainly show that thousands of Afro-Americans, residing in the Second, Third and 30th wards and in other sections of the city, without money, freely voted in favor of the election of "Our Carter." And as their votes saved Mayor-elect Harrison's bacon at the primaries in February, thereby making it possible for him to follow in the footsteps of his illustrious father, Carter H. Harrison, Sr., and be elected five times to the Mayor's chair, and they, the Afro-Americans, who have always willingly rallied to his support are entitled to a large share of the spoils of victory. Col. Gash, his lovable wife Mrs. Gash, and the other members of their family reside in a beautiful home of their own in Edgewater. He is a prominent Mason and has thousands of friends among all classes of his fellow-citizens, and being one of our best and truest friends, for we knew him well in far away Utah, before he came to Chicago to make his future home, where he successfully rose to prominence in the civil and political affairs of that new state, being the first non-Mormon to be twice elected County Attorney of Provo County, Utah, and having the greatest confidence in his fine legal attainments and in his honesty in all things, would be greatly delighted to see him elected for one of the Superior Courts at the Judicial Primary election Tuesday, April 11. PHOTO BY MORPETT STUDIO CARTER H. HARRISON THE NEW ELECTED MAYOR. JOHN D. FARRELL We take pleasure in calling your attention to the candidacy of John D. Farrell. Republican candidate for the nomination of Circuit Court Judge, to fill the unexpired term of Judge Mack, who was appointed to the Commerce Court of the United States by President Taft. Mr. Farrell is the strongest and most capable candidate on the ticket. This paper has been in close relationship with him and has had a enance to observe his conduct in the office and in the courts, both in relation toward his clients, his adversaries, their clients and witnesses in the case, and the constant courtesy and respect shown to the court. He is a student of human nature with a natural aptitude in this respect, refined and made pure from contact and extensive travels. He is a self-made man, by self effort and education secured through his own exertions and grit he has raised himself from an apprentice boy in a machine shop to one of the leading lawyers of this great western metropolis. He is one of the people and condescension classes and will undearest best for the people. He is of the Machinists' union a ways carried a union card. meaning means encouragement to him, like that great emancipator Ham Lincoln, have risen fity to positions of prom personal effort and ability. Mr. Farrell's reputation yer, as a man, as a citizen upon the motto, honesty wily Honesty in his purpose, honest each and every other human gardless of race, religion, class. He often summarize in his epigramatic words, "on the square." We have no hesitancy in readers to go to the poll Tuesday, April 11, 1911, the judicial primaries for J. Farrell for judge of the Circum. And you will thereby per that opportunity has place for which you will ever pri M. Prominent Attorney for Many of the Labor Unions, and Republican Candidate for Nomination for Judge of the Circuit Court, to be Voted for at the Primary Election Tuesday, April 11th. ats Merriam PHOTO BY MOFFETT STUDIO THE NEW ELECTED MAYOR. FARRELL one of the people and comes from the classes and will unde stand what is best for the people. He is a member of the Machinists' union and has always carried a union card. His election means encouragement to others who, like that great emancipator, Abraham Lincoln, have risen from adversity to positions of prominence by personal effort and ability. Mr. Farrell's reputation as a lawyer, as a man, as a citizen, is built upon the motto, honesty with himself. Honesty in his purpose, honesty toward each and every other human being, regardless of race, religion, national or class. He often summarized his motto in his epigramatic words, "Always be on the square." We have no hesitancy in urging our readers to go to the polls on next Tuesday, April 11, 1911, and vote at the judicial primaries for John D. Farrell for judge of the Circuit Court. And you will thereby perform a duty that opportunity has placed upon you for which you will ever pride yourself. --- No.27 THE BROADAX Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholic, Protestants, Priests, Infidels, Single Taxors, 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 the own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. $1.00 vance. One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 5027 ARMOUR AVENUE, CHICAGO. PHONE DREXEL 4590. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Pub- lisher. Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1878. EYES EXAMINED AND TREATED. Dr. P. J. Scott, ocular specialist. Spectacles and eey glasses made to order. 2636½ State street, Chicago. NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS. As Reported by the National Negro Business League. A new business lately opened up in Montgomery, Ala., at 112 North Perry street is 'The Productive Enterprise Company,' with Arthur A. Madison its manager. The purpose of this firm is to handle a high grade line of goods, such as shoes, drygoods and notions fresh from the factory. The stock is valued at $3,000.00. Firman C. Brown, Charleston, West Virginia, has recently received notice of allowance of patent on his food-warmer and will now introduce an emergency service. Cooked meals can be sent out any distance from one block to two miles, hot and in a sanitary condition at destination. The warmer will take up space of an ordinary grip and can be easily carried in street cars without inconvenience to passengers. Mr. Brown, the inventor, has given twenty years as head-waiter in the leading hotels North and South and has observed the need of service as above named. --- Tentative efforts will probably be made to arrange for a "National Negro Business League Special" for the eleventh annual meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas, August 16-18. The plan is to have the business men from the cities in the East to gather at Baltimore, staring out in special Pullmans from that point, they could proceed West to Pittsburg, Cleveland, Chicago, then to St. Louis, finally reaching their destination Little Rock. Delegates from cities nearby could join "the special" at these principal places. The Cleveland Journal makes the above practical suggestion, which is at least worthy of consideration. The Negro Business League of Birmingham, Alabama, has a rare opportunity to render valuable and substantial service to the members of the race in that community by urging the practice of frugality, in strengthening the businesses already established and in the encouraging the starting of new ones, where there is a prospect of support and success. This opportunity is present by reason of the fact that over one million ($1,000,000) dollars every month is paid to Negro wage earners in the mines, the mills and factories in that district. The greater portion of this vast sum of money is spent with the various merchants of the city. It follows then that, if a fair portion of these people's trade does not go to the Negro merchant, the white man cannot be justly held responsible for it. It may not be generally known, but nevertheless it is a fact that a Colored man presides at the throttle of an engine that pulls one of the fastest trains on the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. His name is Wm. G. Burnes of Indianapolis, Indiana. He runs between that city and Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Burnes has been in the employ of the company for over thirty-five (35) years. He began as a section hand and was advanced from one grade of service to another as he increased in skill and efficiency until he was promoted to a passenger engineer about twenty years ago. It is said that some of the most successful white engineers of today, --- owe their training to the careful teaching of this man. Moreover he has the reputation of being quite a student and is well informed on subjects of general interest. Mr. Burnes is a citizen of Indianapolis, and he owns considerable property as well as being interested in some good investments. The abstract of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association is out and the last report of the greatest Negro insurance company in the world indicates that steady growth has always marked its course. The association is now twelve years old. Beginning in 1899 with $840, for a year's business, it has gained so steadily every year, without exception, that it has for the 1910 report $245, 238 volume of business. Besides the exceptional showing in collections, it has $69,318 in real estate, cash in banks and office $21,154.14 and a balance of $95,535.33 in the treasury. During its twelve years, the company has paid over a half million dollars in benefits and has written over 200,000 members. Furthermore, it has a $20,000 cash bond in the hands of the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner as a guarantee for its policy holders in that state. The Company was organized with John Merrick of Durham, North Carolina, as its president. He began life as a barber but he had something higher always before him. He has often been called "The Black Duke" because of his business success. But like Carnegie he has been fortunate in his lieutenants. Dr. A. M. Moore is secretary and treasurer, C. C. Spaulding vice-president and general manager, and J. M. Avery assistant manager. REV. ROBINSON MAINTAINS THAT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON IS A “DRAG” ON THE ETHIOPIAN RACE. Bellafontaine Pastor Terms Booker T. Washington—Charges He Is Working Against Negro. Bellafontaine, Ohio, April 2.—Dr. J. G. Robinson, pastor of Grace A. M. E. Church, this city, who attacked Booker T. Washington from the pulpit last Sunday, today gave out a statement. Dr. Robinson is a native of the South, and was located at Dayton, Ohio, three years before coming here. He said: "Way down in the hearts of the American people, even thousands of them who are trying to 'plaster' this matter over, they know that there was 'something rotten in Denmark' on the fatal Sunday night in New York City, when that demigod of Negro humilation and apostle of Jim Crowism was thrashed by one Mr. Ulrich. "Booker T. Washington has done more to unman and dehumanize the American Negro than have Hoke Smith, James K. Vardaman, Jeff Davis of Arkansas, Morris Shepard and all the rest of those Southern firebrands and Negro haters put together. I know what I am talking about. "There may be a few white people and a few Negroes in the North who know nothing of this modern apostle of abasement and humiliation of his race other than what they see in the newspapers who proclaim their approval of this man, but let them go in the South, where in many sections our people outnumber the whites, and witness the chains that are tied to our people—chains that were forged by Booker T. Washington, who in midnight league with our enemies, he and they have conjured up plans to deceive the people of the North and to forever make the Negro a scullion in this country, and they will change. It is none but the scullionized Negro who apologizes for the leadership of Booker T. Washington. "I regret the plight Mr. Washington is in—not because of Mr. Washington, but because the white people of this country say 'what one Negro will do all Negroes will do.' We must change this sentiment by our life and conduct, and not by cringing and fawning as does Booker T. Washington." CHATEAU RINK NOTES. Some of you are happy and some of you are disappointed. Come out to the Chateau Rink tonight and let us make you happy. A glide on rollers will make you forget your grouch. Only four more Thursday and Sunday nights skating, as the rink will positively close on the 30th. The contest last Sunday was a spirited affair, the South Side taking the West Side into port by a two-to-one clip. Come out tonight and see them tackle the North Siders. Captain Nathan Harris has offered a prize to the best baseball player skater in town and will no doubt run the contest off tonight or tonight week. There are a large number of fans who are anxious to witness this contest and a good time will be had by all. Be sure and come out. [Picture of a man in a suit, standing with his hands in his pockets.] ALDERMAN MICHAEL McINERNEY. Re-elected To the City Council From the 30th Ward. REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR JUDGES OF THE CIRCUIT AND THE SUPERIOR COURT, TO BE VOTED FOR AT THE JUDICIAL PRIMARIES TUESDAY, APRIL 11. The following are the Republican and Democratic candidates to be voted for at the judicial primaries Tuesday, April 11, four Superior Court judges to be elected in November and one Circuit Court judge to be elected at the same time. GEORGE F. BARRETT, CAN CANDIDATE FOR THE SUPERIOR COURT Among the large number can lawyers seeking the for. Judges of the Superior of them are better qualification of Judge than Geert, who has lived in this life, and has for a number resided with his wife and children at 2000 West Ad. He received his education. Republican candidates for Superior Court judges: William H. McSurely, Marcus Kavanagh, Henry V. Freeman, John H. Hume, George T. Kelly, Edward A. Dicker, Albert C. Barnes, Robert N. Holt, Charles L. Billings, George F. Barrett, George M. Bagby, Morton T. Culver, Andrew J. Redmond, Harvey Strickler, B. F. Langworthy, Frank N. Hillis, William L. Reed. Republican candidates, Circuit Court judge: Thomas Taylor, Jr., Ninian H. Welch, Charles T. Farson, Arnold Heap Robert S. Iles, McKenzie Clerand, Thomas J. Holmes, J. A. Peterson, John D. Farrell, Seymour N. Cohen, Adolph Marks. Democratic candidates, Superior Court judges: Joseph H. Fitch, Gustavus T. Tatge, Clarence N. Goodwin, Frank L. Childs, Francis S. Wilson, Joseph B. David, Daniel L. Cruice, Charles H. Soelke, John J. Coburn, William A. Conover, Jacob G. Grosberg, Abram D. Gash, William Friedman, Walter T. Stanton, Addison Blakely, B. J. Wellman, Walter A. Lantz, Martin Walsh, John H. Lally, P. A. Hines, A. D. McMahon, J. M. Laventhal, Adolph H. Easter. Democratic candidates for Circuit Court judge: Sigmund Zeisler, John P. McGoorty, Israel Cowen, Daniel G. Ramsev, Leon Hornstein. There are many candidates in the race seeking judicial honors and as many of them are well known to the voters they should not have much trouble in picking capable lawyers out of this running bunch to serve them as judges of the Circuit and Superior court. DR. WASHINGTON BUYS HOME NEAR BICH MEN. Negro Educator to Be Close Neighbor of Families of Wealth and Social Prominence on Long Island Sound. New York—Within a stone's throw of where the Duchess of Marlborough made her summer home on Long Island, and in the midst of the homes of many families of wealth and prominence, Dr. Booker T. Washington has purchased two and one-half acres of land and a new house containing twelve rooms, and hereafter will occupy the place as his summer home. The place is at Fort Salonga, in the town of Huntington, and commands a beautiful view of a long stretch of Long Island Sound. As his nearest neighbors Dr. Washington will have Francis B. Swayne, a prominent lawyer; Miss Farman, who is a niece of Bishop Potter; Dr. Killette, widely known as a physician in Manhattan; C. O. Wetmore and H. D. Tremain. There are scores of other families of equal social prestige and wealth who live within a mile or two of the place on estates of considerable size and which they have owned for many years. Evidently Booker T. Washington saved enough money from the commission on every dollar he hegs for Tuskegee, to make his first payment on his elegant new summer home.—Editor. GEORGE F. BARRETT, REPUBLI CAN CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Among the large number of Republican lawyers seeking the nomination for Judges of the Superior Court, none of them are better qualified for the position of Judge than George F. Barrett, who has lived in this city all his life, and has for a number of years resided with his wife and their two children at 2000 West Adams street. He received his education in the public schools of this city, graduating from the Freebel school, and the West Division High school. Later on he entered the University of Illinois, from which he graduated with high honors. In the year 1900 he was admitted to the bar and has since been engaged in the general practice of law. He is now senior member of the firm of Barrett & Barrett with offices at 81 S. Clark street. In 1906 he was appointed Master in Chancery of the Superior Court of Cook County, which position he now holds. His name is the last one in the Superior Court column on the Republican ballot. OPEN AIR SCHOOLS INCREASE RAPIDLY. Over Sixty Established Since January, 1907. Since January 1, 1907, sixty-five Open Air Schools for children afflicted with or predisposed to tuberculosis have been established in twenty-eight cities, according to an announcement made in a bulletin issued today by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. The first Open Air School in the United States was established on January 1, 1907, by the Board of Education of Providence, R. L., at the instance of Dr. Ellen A. Stone. The next school was established in May of the same year at Pittsburg, a third one at Boston in July, 1908, and the fourth at Bellevue Hospital in New York in December, 1908. During the year 1909 ten schools in five different cities were opened; in 1910, sixteen schools in twelve cities were opened; and eight schools in five cities have been opened to April 1, 1911, while definite provisions has been made for twenty-seven more schools in six cities. Many cities are considering the question and will act during the coming year. New York City now has in operation twelve open air schools and classes, and definite provision has been made for fourteen similar classes to be opened by next fall. Boston has five open air classes in its schools, and Chicago also has several. According to reports received by the National Association, the result of the open air class-work has been to restore most of the children to normal health and efficiency. One of these open air schools or classes should be established for each 25,000 population, especially in cities. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON The "Wizard of Tuskegee' knows how it is now himself, for he has been made the victim of the same relentless race hate which produced the barbarities which caused the lynching and burning of hundreds who doubtless were just as innocent as he. The difference is that maybe he can prove his innocence, but seems to decline to do it, but the others have been silenced by death—The Advance, St. Louis, Mo. First Public Meeting of the University Society. The University, Chicago's newest, but most progressive literary organization, will hold its first public meeting at Quinn Chapel Church, Twenty-fourth street and Wabash avenue, Sunday afternoon, April 9, at 3 o'clock. Never in the history of the Colored people of Chicago has such an array of good talent been preesented at any one time. The public is cordially invited, and earnestly requested, to be prompt in attendance. The following program will be rendered: Piano seellection, "Reverie," Miss Claydie S. Evans; "A Talk On Slang," Miss Katherine E. Williams; baritone solo, Mr. Frank Waring; reading; "Christmas," Mr. Albert Graham; solo, "My Hero," Miss Grace A. Clarke; dramatic reading, Miss Bettiola Fortson; duet, Mr. Jas. P. Norwood and Miss Beulah Medley; "The University Society Journal," Mr. Frank Walter Henry; piano solo, "The Dying Poet," Mr. S. A. Roberson; solo, "Lover Sorrow," Miss Ida May Steaverson; reading, "The Meeting at Wendletown," Miss Annie Lowry; solo, "Adorable Tourments," Mr. Opal D. Cooper; reading, "Joy and Sorrow," Mrs. Carrie C. Hunter; piano selection, "Gavotte Moderne," Mr. Theodore Thomas Taylor; address, "The Spirit of the Times," Mr. Thomas S. Ewell; violin solo, "Concerto," Miss Lettritia Ballenger; solo, "Good Night, Sweetheart," Mr. Charles Creighton Thompson; solo, "The Door of Hope," Miss Gladys Edwards. Thomas S. Ewell, President. Miss Mamie E. Gaines, Secretary. Opal D. Cooper, Chairman Program Committee. Corner Thirty-eighth and Dearborn Streets. Rev. H. J. Callis, D.D., Pastor. The watch word for Easter Sunday at this church is $1,000. Dr. Jas. Sd. Mason of Livingstone College, Salisbury, N. C., will preach the Easter sermon at 11:00 a. m. The Knight Templars will turn out in full regalia, five hundred strong for their annual sermon at 3:00 p. m. The sermon will be delivered by the pastor, Rev. H. J. Callis. In the evening at 8:00 will be the Easter Choral Service at which Dr. Mason will deliver an address. On Easter Monday at 8:00 p. m. there will be an educational rally at which Dr. Mason and others will speak. At the close of this meeting a public reception will be tender Dr. Mason. Sunday services for April 9 will be as follows: 11 a. m., sermon by the pastor, subject, "The Cleansing Power of the Religion of Jesus." At 3:00 p. m. Dr. Callis will preach a special sermon to parents and guardians. Subject: "The Parents or Guardians Responsibility for the Salvation of the Child." In the evening, at 8 o'clock, the pastor will preach on the "Power of Purpose." On Monday evening, April 10, Prof. C. S. Swain, the Bible Lecturer and Jubilee ospel singing evangelist, will give one of his unique entertainments. He is a great success in his line. Don't fail to hear him. NOTED BISHOP PASSES AWAY. Right Reverend Holly Led Colored Colony to Island of Haiti—Educated as a Roman Catholic—Ordained as a Priest of the Episcopal Body—Rector of St. Luke Church, New Haven, Connecticut. There died in Haiti a few days ago, the Right Reverend Dr. James Theodore Holly, Bishop of Haiti, the first Afro-American consecrated by the American Epscopal Church. Bishop Holly was once stationed in new England and had preached in the city of Boston. He was born in Washington, D. C., in 1829, and was educated as a Roman Catholic, becoming priest of the Epscopal body in 1856, and became rector of St. Luke Church, New Haven, Conn., in 1861. He took a Colored colony to Haiti, where 43 died within five months, five of whom were members of his own family. He was consecrated Bishop of Haiti in 1874 in Grace Church, New York. 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 nine P. M. MISS E. B. SLAUGHTER, Milliner, 128 East 30th St., near Indiana. FORESTER'S BALL. Annual Ball of Elizabeth Elliott Circle of the Ancient Order of Foresters, at the First Regiment Armory, April 20, 1911. JOHNSON WOULD LEAP FROM PAN INTO FIRE. Tries to Get Parole From Coats Jail to Fight $4,000 Suit in New York. San Francisco, Cal.-Jack Johnson, champion heavyweight pugilist, who is serving a twenty-five-day sentence in the jail for auto speeding, is making a vigorous effort to secure his release so he can appear in New York on April 10 to defend himself in a $4,000 damage suit. A telegram from his Eastern attorneys announced it was impossible to secure a continuance and that unless Johnson was on hand a judgment would be rendered against him. The Colored champion visited District Attorney Fickert and explained the situation. He promised if he was released on parole he would not only agree never again to violate the speed laws, but would dispose of his automobiles. Fickert refused to give the champion any encouragement. He said he would consult Police Judge Treadwell, and if that official was willing to consent to a parole he would take the matter under advisement. Johnson already has lost a $1,750 theatrical contract, and if he loses the suit his disregard of the California laws will prove very expensive.—From the San Francisco Examiner. April 2, 1911. So it seems that Col. Jack Johnson, after serving some time in the Western jail is more than willing to give up auto speeding for all time, sell all of his machines, and willingly obey all the laws of the land, if he can only obtain his freedom. No doubt his bitter experience out West has taught him many wholesome lessons, and in the years to come may do him a world of good.—Editor CHIPS CHIPS Miles J. Devine, ex-city attorney of Chicago, delivered many speeches in the mayoralty campaign just closed and succeeded in rallying many voters for Carter H. Harrison and it would be a very wise act on the part of "Our Carter" if he would select Miles J. Devine as corporation counsel of Chicago. Mrs. Carrie Warner, 5223 Dearborn street, is greatly elated over the election of Alderman Michael McInerney to the city council from the Thirtieth ward, and the election of Carter H. Harrison mayor of Chicago. She won a fine box of candy from Hon. Edward D. Green on the outcome of the mayoralty election. Alderman Peter Reinberg worked like a beaver for the election of Carter H. Harrison for mayor of Chicago and his two running associates on the ticket, and as Alderman Reinberg is a first class business man in every sense of the word, and honest to the backbone, he would make a good commissioner of public works. McClure's Magazine for April contains an interesting article on "How Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe Wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin," with the assistance of her son, Charles Edward Stowe, and her grandson, Lyman Beecher Stowe. Every Afro-American in this country should secure and read this article in the April number of McClure's Magazine. It is charged that Booker T. Washington's policy on the race question is one of surrender and submission. He illustrated submission all right in reducing the brutal assault made upon him from a ease of felony to one of misdemeanor, but in the matter of surrender he ran so fast as to make it appear as an effort at escape instead of surrender. EIGHT REGIMENT BALL --- Monday night, May the eighth, this famous military organization will hold their Annual Military May Ball at the Seventh Regiment Armory, Thirty-fourth street and Wentworth avenue. Medals and decorations for long and honorable service will be presented, also badges won for rifle practice. Sergeant Berry and his wonderful band will as usual render sweet music, both concert and dance. The Knight Templars, Patriarche, Uniform Rank, Knights of Phythias and Knights of Tabors have been invited and each organization will furnish their crack drill team for an Exhibition Drill. One of the companies of the regiment will give a spectacular display of army movements and an evening of great pleasure is promised. Officers and men will appear in full dress uniform and the visiting organizations will try to outdo each other with their handsome uniforms all bedecked out in glittering gold lace and polished swords. The price of admission will be fifty cents and you are invited. Don't miss this star event during the month of May. He will bury cheaper than the trust P. B. GEO. O. Funeral Director and Embalmer successful undertaking establish of the people's appreciation of it I am the only Undertaker that the same price as Hearse and or to One Hundred Dollars on a fun You are cordially invited to com making arrangements. 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. 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. Louis L. Lettiere, 3811 La Salle street, cousin of Domminick Lattiere, 5000 State street, the political and business leader of the Italian citizens in the Thirtieth ward, greatly assisted to wage the successful fight in the Third ward against Alderman Milton J. Foreman, and if Mr. Lettiere lives until 1912 he may be selected to make the race for one of the commissioners of Cook county. He is popular and has a strong following among the younger element of his race. The Volunteer Workers' Club met at 4712 Dearborn street Wednesday, April 5. The club accepted as their auxiliary the Eva Monroe Juvenile Club of the Louise Home, and they are busy preparing for its annual May musical. Mrs. Clifford Johnson was hostess and served a bountiful lunchon and we had a jolly time. The club will meet next Wednesday, April 12, at Mrs. Fisher's, 3851 Aldine Place. Mrs. C. Johnson, pres.; Mrs. M. Bish, Sec.; L. H. Webster, Rep. Julius N. Avondorph, who resides in the Third ward, put forth his best efforts to bring about the defeat of the re-election of Alderman Milton J. Foreman to the city council. Mr. Avondorph prepared most of the newspaper articles setting forth the reason why Albert R. Tearney should be elected alderman and on Saturday afternoon, April 1, and on Monday, he saw to it that 1,000 extra copies of The Broad Ax were distributed in the east and west end of the Third ward, and he is willing to admit that it cut a mighty big figure in greatly assisting to roll up 1,325 majority against Alderman Foreman, and in favor of Albert R. Tearney for alderman. SPECIAL MATINEE SPECIAL MATINEE Midlothian Club will present "Medea" for the Benefit of Immanuel 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. Emanuel. A GOOD LOCATION FOR COLORED DOCTOR. For Rent—6 room flat on 47th St. near State street, newly remodeled, stove heat, every room light, ideal professional and living rooms for Colored physician. Sol. Livingston, 4711 State street. Phone Oakland 2083. --- D. JONES. . . ner who conducts, one of the most moments in Chicago. As a result, honest funeral direction. furnishes automobile funerals for carriages, can save you from Fifty general. Compare our prices with others before and from which to select, that will be part of the city or suburbs with-rons. Bodies shipped to all parts sign countries at the very lowestendant. Office and chapel, 1904 W. STUCK TO UNCLE SAM. How Admiral Bob Evans Escaped Being a 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 Admiral Bob from becoming a steel magnate. When hard pressed for a story he will tell with charming simplicity of why he never left the government employ. 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 expert. In the government service his personal ability would naturally be obscured from the world's notice. On the other hand, a connection with a steel corporation would make him famous and rich. But it was the government that had made him the master of his art, and he felt that his duty was to remain in its service. "I have never been sorry," he will say in conclusion, "even when I have heard of other men who entered the business and have become wealthy, for the friends I have made during my service to the navy are of more value to me than millions in steel."—Joe Mitchell Chapple in National Magazine. A Picture Postcard Hint. He was glad to see the postman said, that persons who persist in writing private and confidential communications on the picture side of souvenir postcards are gradually learning a little common sense. "They are not yet wise enough," he said, "to refrain from penning private and confidential communications on a card, but they have sense enough to turn the card upside down before writing. 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 card without being placed in the embarrassing position of reading private correspondence."—New York Sun. Gradients of ninety-two feet in 1,000 on a railroad in Brazil are the steepest in the world on any line built of ordinary rails. The Royal Box The crown prince of Germany is an enthusiastic photographer. The Prince of Wales is shortly to be sent round the world on board a man-o-war to improve his education. Ex-King Manuel has been diligently studying English. He has nothing but praise for the manner in which he has been received in England and particularly for the way in which his desire for complete privacy has been respected. Simple Salve Witch hazel is an excellent lotion for large pores; also for red, veiny patches. A trained nurse recommends as a mouth wash equal parts of glycerin, lemon juice and listerine. It should be used as a gargle upon arising in the morning. Cold water soothes the pain of any sudden inflammation of the eye. Hot water will help to dull the pain, and a weak solution of boric acid is always good for the eye. The Notion of Rustus. Dere never was a man on earth So wonderful or clever Dat ever found a way t live On dis ole world forever. Dere never was a man so rich Dat didn't hav' t go When ole man Death came after him An' crooked his finger so. An' den dere never was a man So great when he was gone But what dis good ole world of ours Jes' kep' a-waggin' on. An' since dis ole world never stops When famous men depart Ive come of dissolution dat We ain't so awful smart. —Detroit Free Press. Wanted Standard Price Two miserable looking hoboes called on the dean of a medical college and proposed that he purchase their bodies for the dissecting room, as they were on the verge of starvation and had not long to live. "It is an odd proposition," hesitated the dean. "But it is occasionly done," suggested the spokesman eagerly. "Well," said the dean, "we might arrange it. What price do you ask?" range it. What price do you ask? "Over in New York," replied the spokesman, "they gave us $40."—Lip- pincott's Magazine. The Fireside Hero. Oh, father's a wonderful man! When he comes home at night All the children delight So mighty a creature to scan. They believe he is lofty and great, Quite fit to be king Or any old thing That holds a high place in the state. But nature is kind, And at home he will find He is always a wonderful man. —Washington Star. Electrically Put "Mrs. Duzzitt attracted much comment when she appeared in her latest ampere gown." wrote the market reporter, who had been detalled in a pinch to sub for the society editor. "Don't you mean empire gown?" asked the city editor, glancing over the copy. "Must have made the mistake because of the way some of those folks give the word 'empire' the real French twist, huh?" "No, I mean ampere, all right," argued the market reporter. "It was shocking."—Chicago Evening Post. Eastern Time. Somebody told Gus Bodkin that we might have "eastern time." And that to even up the scheme we'd lose an hour at night. "It's New York time," the man went on. "You've been there and you know. You rise at 6, and then to bed at 9 o'clock you go." But Jimmy Bodkin shook his head and said, "If I recall That For His First Wife's Cooking. "I wish you could learn to cook as my first wife did," he complained. "If you had the ability my first husband possessed," she replied. "our income would be sufficient to enable us to hire the best cook in the country."—Chicago Record-Herald. The New Fashion If you go to the ball or the opera you'll find Of too many girls it is true As soon as they're out of short dresses they want To get out of long dresses too. — Erle Times. A Faulty Diagnosis. "All that you need," said the doctor after he had made a thorough examination, "is a change of diet." "A change of diet? Good heavens, we've had a new girl every week for the past six months!"—Judge. As Pronounced In England. There was a young lady from Wemyss Who had such horrible dremyss That she had to give up her Old favorite supper Of pigs' feet and chocolate cremys. His Guess. She—They say that in most cases the eyesight of women is better than that of men. He—That's because the women "pull the wool" over the eyes of the men, I suppose.—Yonkers Statesman. In Millennium Time. They cease to wrangle in a row. At last they overcome it. The office seeks the man, and now The man is running from it! —Atlanta Constitution. Negative Righteousness. "Some misguided men," observed the boarding house philosopher, "think they are righteous because they don't devour widows' houses and don't make long prayers."—Chicago Tribune. Catching. It seemed to him that all his life Was just one sleepy spasm, And then he noticed that he lived Beside a yawning chasm. —Houston Post. The Reason For It: Teacher—Can any little girl tell me why our heads are covered with half? Little Girl—To have something to plis more hair to. St. Paul Pioneer Press. Noticed It? You'll often find that you have joined The no meat movement if you buy In lunch room or in restaurant The regulation room or in magazine Airy Reply "Have you heard that we are to have an aviation club in town?" "Well, I've got wind of it."—Pittsburg Dispatch. Own a Home STOP PAYING RENT! BE YOUR OWN LANLOPD! WON'T CONSIDER! Did You Ever Consider that YOUR "Rent Money" Will Pay for a Home on our "Easy Tens' plan? If you have a few Dollars Saved Up that is YOUR Opportunity to Buy a Home. It is a $10 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 foot 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 conveniences. Price only ..... $4,950 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. Fred'k H. Bartlett & Co. 88-100 Washington Street. NOTED COMEDIAN DINED BY ELKS Lighthouse Lodge Honors Theatrical 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, $1207\%$ 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. DEAVER. 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 aides 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 "Thanks!" she said, handing the collector threepence. "That 'Peace on earth' 'as done it beautiful!' My of man went to fetch the turkey 'we won in a raffle tonight, an' comin' 'ome' we made one or two calls and lorst 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' 'offered out.'-Pearson's Weekly. THE BROAD AX CAN BE FOUND ON SALE AT THE FOLLOWING NEWS STANDS. From, On and After This Date, The Broad Ax Can Be Found on Sale At the Following News Stands: R. M. Harvey's Barber shop, 3924 State street. J. S. Dorsey's drug store, 20 W. 51st street, near Dearborn. R. J. Jones, news stand, barbers shop and pool room, 5884 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, 81 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. 38th street near State. B. Davis cigars, tobacco and news stand, 3532 State street. E. D. Burt, notions and news stand 2636 State street. W. M. Marwell motions, 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 loudest the man who succeeds by reason of his own dogged determination." Myatic Shriners' Big Reception Mystic 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 Sunner 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. ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 812-320 Reeper Block CLARK AND WASHINGTON STG. PHICAGO. S. A. T. WATKINS Suite 411, 59 Dearborn St. Tel. Central 3142 Res. Tel. Douglas 3634 CHICAGO Telephone Monroe 8857 L. D. Williams Painter, Paperhanger and Calciminer Plasterer & Whitewasher 608 West Harrison Street Chicago Teacher of Vocal and Plano Mrs. Martha Broadus-Anderson Soprano Fall Term Begins September 1st, 1910 Residence 6450 Champaign Avenue Chicago, IL. 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 STREET® Phone Main 4158 NOTARY PUBLIC Phone residence. Gray 5670 ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 708, 171 Washington St. Res., 4856 Langley 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 706 Chicago DR. M. J. BROWN Physician & Surgeon 3000 St. Street Chicago Phone Aldine 2058 S. W. Corner OFFICE HOURS: 10 to 12, 3 to 5, 7 to 9 Established 1867 Phone Oakland 2650-158 John J. Dunn Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Coal and Wood FIFTY-FIRST STREET AND ARMOUR AVENUE Ball Park: Nest St. & Ln. S. & M. S. Nr., Mid St. and Armour Avenues 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 Aidine 2532 A Product of Peru. 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. 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 bike?" 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 of your sermons." "Well," said the clergyman, "you could have heard me last Sunday if you had been where you should have been. "Where was that?" "In the county jail," answered the bluff priest as he walked away—San Francisco Star. When smiles beguile and tears betray, We seek the land where lovers dance While baffled villains glare absence And happy endings hold their sway. Enter the hero! Clear the way! Let all the duties and diddies play! This hour is real! Life's but a trance! The world's a dream where shadows stray! Fate is the potter; we're the clay. Puppets or princes, take your chance. Do hemlage to the god Romance. Here at his shrine a rose we lay— The play's the thing! The Faithful Nurse "Is this you, doctor?" asks the nurse ever 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 live 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 wooer's goal. Go ask the men who have suffered. This you will surely find: What you want is a wench at the cook store, not a brawling jade at the poll. Particulars. "Yes," said the clerk as he dipped his pen in the ink and prepared to fill out the blank. "Your name, please." "Arnica Whippleton." "Nationality?" "American." "Married or unmarried?" "Both—twice."—Chicago Record-Herald. Hise of the Aro Light Fires of the Aro Light. When an electric are light blushes 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 blind flashes of light, moves and jumps about very much as water does on beginning to bell. "Mother, may I go out to fly?" "Yes, my darling daughter, But have a care, as Curties does, To do it over water." -St. Louis Post-Depart. Before the Venus of Milo: Saint Helena (reading sign, "Hands Off") —The poor idiot! 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 truth. Than when you hear the dulcet tones, "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 hare. 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. I 'ave the h'address on this 'ere '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, and every night She thinks it pretty thin 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 indorsed another young man." "All right. I'll run as an insurgent." —Houston Chronicle. MIXED JURY TRY CRIMINAL Race Prejudice Brushed Aside In Trial of Earle McFarland. It is said that the jury which tried one Earle 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 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. 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 outlook 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 republic. 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 negotiation. Deduce. THE MIDDLE EAST MUSEUM GENERAL BANKING 3 per cent all Safety Deposit REAL As agent buy and sell Real B dents, including payment of t on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invite The Crane Building The finest building e steam heat, electric light Recent allowed on Savings Acct. by Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estate payment of taxes and locking after assessments Estate. Specially Invites the patronage of Chicago business. Cranford Apartment Building. 3600 Wabash A building ever opened to Colored tenant electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year As agent buy and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estates for non-residents, including payment of taxes and locking after assessments. Money to loan on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patronage of Chicago business men. The Cranford Apartment Building. 3600 Wabash Ave. THE BROADWAY The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago Steam heat, electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. Casey, Agent, 'Phone Randolph 803 101 WASHINGTON STREET. American Brick Co and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHRLHAMER Secretary, WILLIAM SULL America President and Tran Vice-Pres President and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. MANUFATURERS OF Common 45th an Yards runnin with the late non and Sewer L Office and Yards: and Robey ards running winter and summer, equippe with the latest improved Wolf Dyer. Common and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dayer. 2842 South State Street, Chicago Corner 29th It pays to advertise in The Broad Ax. S. E. Cor. 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Lee THE GALE PIANO CO. 3159 STATE STREET Pianos, Organs, Talking Machines and Supplies. Brass and String Instruments. Cash or Easy Payments. Open Evenings till 10.30. Phone Doug. 4558. TUNING REPAIRING Telephone Oakland 1787 BELLE MEADE CLUE Buffet and Cafe FRANK H. LEWIS, Proprietor The BELLE MEADE CLUB 5059 Armour Ave. Cor. 51st Street, Chicago Hotel Brunswick Geo. W. Holt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS. Henry Jones Elite Buffet and Cafe 3030 State Street We Furnish You Money to Protect Your Property or Business Mortgage Banking and General Brokerage All Business Strictly Confidential Northern Assets Realization Company Office, 3517 State St. Phone, Aldine 2532.