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THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY Edward D. Green the Only Afro-American Member of The Legislature of Illinois HAS SECURED THE PASSAGE OF THE AMENDMED CIVIL RIGHTS BILL WHICH MAKES IT UNLAWFUL FOR THE OWNERS OF CEMETERIES. TO DISCRIMINATE IN THE PRICE OF GRAVES AGAINST COLORED PEOPLE OR OTHER NATIONALITIES WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THIS STATE. GEORGE W. ALSCHULER, LEE O'NEIL BROWNE, AND EVERY DEMOCRATIC MEMBER OF THE FORTY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY EXCEPT ONE HEARTILY VOTED FOR THE MEASURE. THE RACE BETTERMENT LEAGUE OF CHICAGO WHICH IS COMPOSED OF MANY PROMINENT WHITE WOMEN HAVE SELECTED MR. GREEN TO CHAMPION THEIR CAUSE AND INTRODUCE SEVERAL BILLS FOR THEM. HE IS A MEMBER OF MANY IMPORTANT COMMITTEES, AND IS MAKING HIS PRESENCE FELT IN THE LEGISLATURE. HE IS POPULAR AND WELL LIKED BY BOTH HIS REPUBLI-CAN AND DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATES. Vol. XVI Edward D. Green Afro-American The Legish HAS SECURED THE PASSAGE RIGHTS BILL WHICH MA OWNERS OF CEMETERIES TO DISCRIMINATE IN THE PR ORED PEOPLE OR OTHER CONFINES OF THIS STATE GEORGE W. ALSCHULER, LEE DEMOCRATIC MEMBER OF ERAL ASSEMBLY EXCEPT THE MEASURE. THE RACE BETTERMENT LE COMPOSED OF MANY PRO HAVE SELECTED MR. GREEN AND INTRODUCE SEVERA HE IS A MEMBER OF MANY I IS MAKING HIS PRESENCE HE IS POPULAR AND WELL I CAN AND DEMOCRATIC A Edward D. Green, is making an undying record in the legislature of Illinois, he is it's only Afro-American member and as such he has so far accomplished as lasting work in behalf of all the people of this great state, after considerable labor on his part he has finally succeeded in securing the passage of the amended "Civil Right's Bill" which makes it unlawful for the owners of Cemeteries to discriminate in the price of graves against Colored people or other nationalities within the confines of this state. It will be a mighty good thing when this new piece of legislation is placed on the statute books, of this state, for in the most brazen faced manner for many years, the lordly owners of burying grounds, have had a secret agreement among themselves, namely, and that is to charge Colored people, from fifty to seventy-five per cent more for common graves than they charge any class of the whites. To the great delight of Mr. Green, George W. Alschuler, Lee O'nell Browne, Benjamin M. Mitchell, and every Democratic member of the Forty-Seventh general Assembly, heartily voted for the measure except representative Dunn, who seemingly is owned by the officers of the Oakwood Cemetery Association. It is therefore very pleasing to note that Mr. Green, has not only made his mark in this direction, but he is also taking a prominent part in helping to establish the Commission form or plan of government which is being adopted by Springfield, Peoria, and other cities in their class throughout the state, and he has made a strong fight in favor of a 75 per cent recall but being defeated in this and a compromise of 55 per cent was substituted instead thereof. In speaking to the members of the house, while it was in session, on this point, Mr. Green, loudly, and eloquently declared that to: "Lessen the recall and you will provide government by the mob instead of the city administration. The Colored people suffer more from mob violence than any other part of the population, and I am opposed to any change that would enable a small part of the rioters to recall any official who has protected persons from mob violence, if a small per cent of the voters have the undisputed power to decide such dangerous questions, it simply means that it will destroy peace and it is unjust. I refer to the recent riot at Gillespie, where the rioters were in the majority, to show you just what would have happened had that government and the rioters decided to recall the official who asked for money." The Race Betterment League, with national headquarters at 90 Randolph street this city which is composed of many prominent white women, recognizing the ability and the honesty of purpose on the part of Mr. Green, have selected him to introduce bills for them in the legislature, and to champion their cause. The main bill which they have forwarded to him provides that "Women should have representation upon the boards of management of public institutions, upon commissions, as Regents of Normal schools and upon the State Board of Administration: the bill goes on to state that "The well fare of thousands of women and children is concerned in the government of these institutions and should have representation as a matter of Justice, since women as well as men toil to support these institutions. Their sex should be recognized; it would open up new avenues of usefulness for women of experience and ability." It would be well indeed if women both black and white not only in this state but also in other states were freely permitted to have a larger voice in all the affairs pertaining to self government, and as far as we are concerned we would like to see the day when all women the same as all men are freely permitted to vote at all elections, for thousands of them are far more capable in every way to exercise this right than men. As intimated before, Mr. Green is making his presence felt in the legislature, he is a member of the following important committees: Member of Committee: On Building, Loan and Homestead Associations, Chicago Charter, Education, Finance, Judicial Appointment, Liberal, Military Affairs, Parks and Boulevards, Primary Elections, Public Buildings and Grounds, and State Institutions. He is popular and well liked by both his Republican and Democratic associates and he is an honor to his race and to humanity. Three or four of the Afro-American newspapers in different sections of the country reproduced in the last issue of their columns our recent article on the elevation of Justice James A. O'Gorman to the United States Senate by the legislature of New York and all the papers, except The Echo, of Red Bank, N. J., gave The Broad Ax due credit for the article. But Editor Rock ran it through the columns of The Echo, word for word, as new and original matter, which goes to show that he has gone into the stealing business. Issac N. Powell, lately treasurer of the city of Chicago, has become president of the Washington Park National Bank, corner $3d street and Evans avenue. As city treasurer, Mr. Powell has had no superior and he turned over well on to $20,000,000 to his predecessor, which was the largest sum of money belonging to the city so far transferred from one city to another serving in that cause. CHICAGO, APRIL 29, 1911. [Name] HON. EDWARD D. GREEN. Valuable and influential member of the legislature of Illinois, who has succeeded in securing an amendment to the "Civil Rights Bill," making it unlawful for the owners of Cemeteries to discriminate in the price of graves against any one on account of their race or nationality. CHILD WELFARE WORK. How to take care of the sick baby and how to train the child which is well are some of the things which will be pointed out at the Child Welfare Exhibit, to be held at the Coliseum for two weeks beginning on May 11. In fact, there is nothing affecting the life of a child which will not be represented at the exhibit, which will be the largest "show" ever held in the city. The entire Coliseum, as well as its annex, will be given over to the exhibit, and there will be 72,000 square feet of space at the service of the various committees. This will be the second Child Welfare Exhibit ever held, the first having been in New York in February of this year. Sixteen months of hard work and $70,000 were expended on that exhibit, and at its conclusion it was offered to Chicago for the cost of transporting it. The offer was accepted, but it was decided that Chicago should add to it, features showing conditions here. An exhibit twice as large as the original one was planned, and made possible by the generosity of Mrs. Cyrus Hall McCormick, Jr., who gave $30,000 to insure the expenses. In order that everyone in Chicago may see the exhibit, it has been decided that there shall be only two days of each week when an admission will be charged. The other days will be free to all who come. The exhibit will be open each day of the two weeks, Sundays included, from 10 in the morning until 10 in the evening. A corps of 1,000 "explainers" are being drilled to point out to visitors everything of interest. In addition to the English speaking guides, there will be men and women who speak every language spoken in Chicago, so that no one may be in ignorance of the exhibit on account of linguistic barriers. The following general committees will show the scope of the work: Homes, Work and Wages, Health, Recreation and Amusements, Streets, Schools, Libraries and Museums, Laws and Administrations, Social Settlements, Associations and Clubs, Churches, Temples and Sunday Schools, Public and Private Philanthropy. proper care. It is not due to any lack of love on the part of the parents. It is mainly due to the ract that mothers have not been taught how to take care of their babies, especially during the summer months. When the weather is warm it spoils food, and this is why so many babies die. This is why hot weather kills babies, because it spoils the food. Every mother in Chicago should visit this exhibit. It has cost thousands of dollars and many months of hard work, and it will repay the time spent in studying its many and instructive phases. AFRO-AMERICANS THROUGH OUT THE COUNTRY ARE URGED TO Vote the Democratic Ticket in 1912—Julius F. Taylor, Editor The Broad Ax. Please allow me space in the columns of your paper to express my views as to what I think as to the best political interest of the American Negro. I believe it is the indispensable duty of the Colored voters of the United States to vote the Democratic ticket in 1912. We have voted the Republican ticket as a race for nearly fifty years to our detriment. We thought we were doing right because we were misled by Northern Carpet Baggers who came South seeking offices, and who made the Negro believe that the Southern white people were his enemies, and that they were his friends. We believed this, until we made enemies of all the white people of the south, and caused them to disfranchise us. After the Northern people found out that they could no longer use us as a tool to put them in office, they abandoned us. The Republican party has cutlived its usefulness; the Democratic party stands for the common good of the American people and for the reduction of the cost of living. They are also in favor of giving the Negro his rights and protecting him if he will not vote with them, and give them control of the government. The Republican party is responsible for the condition of the Negroes of this country today; and we do not intend to stand for it any longer. I have been a Republican all of my life, but if God be my helper, I shall do all in my power for the success of the Democratic party, and I earnestly appeal to the Colored voters of this country to join me in New Branch of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows WILL BE FORMED IN THIS COUNTY BY JOHN C. ASBURY FORMER EDITOR OF THE ODD FELLOWS JOURNAL. HE HAS BEEN EMPOWERED TO FURTHER THE NEW MOVEMENT BY THE HIGHEST ODD FELLOWS IN ENGLAND. COL. EDWARD H. MORRIS WHO WAS ELECTED GRAND MASTER AT THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION IN THE MIDST OF A RIOT AND WITH THE AID OF THE POLICE. AND HIS ASSOCIATES ARE CHARGED WITH USING THE ORDER SIMPLY FOR THEIR OWN PERSONAL GAINS. Philadelphia, Pa., April 16.—J. C. Asbury, formerly editor of the Odd Fellows Journal and one of the members in high standing who was the victim of the steam roller tactics of the Houston-Morris crowd at the B. M. C. convention held at Baltimore last summer, announces that he has severed his connection with the G U. O. O. F., owing to the looting of the honorable body, and that he is now organizing the Ancient Order of Odd Fellows, of Leeds, England. Mr. Asbury recently received his commission as the special deputy from England to organize lodges of the order in this country, which reads: completely dismember the order, destroy its integrity and saddle upon it much unnecessary expense. A 'supreme court' was established with a 'chief justice' at a salary of $700 per annum, and two 'associate justices' at salaries of $600 each. B. J. Davis was chosen 'chief justice', and W. L. Houston and W. R. Morris (Grand Master 'Morris' brother) 'associate justices.' Harry Cummings, of Baltimore, was made 'attorney general at an annual salary of $500. It is well known that the order does not need a supreme court or attorney general. A law was declared enacted that provides that all taxes for the B. C. M. must be collected by the district grand lodges. What a joke Ancient Order of Odd Fellows (Leeds Unity.) Registered pursuant to act of Parlia- ment C. BOLIND, General Secretary. Know all men by these presents that we, the undersigned officers of the Ancient Order of Odd Fellows, Leeds Unity, being desirous of establishing the order in America and reposing special confidence in the ability and integrity of John C. Asbury, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U. S. A., do hereby make, constitute and appoint him a special deputy to organize, erect and oversee lodges of this order in the United States of America until such time as the representatives of the lodges so organized by him shall in a general conference caled and presided over by him adopt laws and elect officers for the government of the order in America. Given under our hands and seals, Given under our hands and seals this, 26th day of January, 1911. Alred Armitage, Deputy Grand Master. Fred Linfoot, Charles Bonifield, Grand Master. Grand Secretary. Morris Crowd in the Saddle. Speaking of the outrageous manner in which the will of the majority was utterly ignored at Baltimore Mr. Asbury comments as follows: "On account of the existing evils, a majority of the delegates who assembled last September were determined to clean house. The press has told the story of how the motions that were clearly lost were declared carried; how turmoil and turmull were ever present; how laws were declared adopted when the convention had not been legally organized; how divisions when demanded were refused;; how the appointment of tellers was declined; how the Baltimore police were used to over-awe the delegates and finally, how the Afro-American, the leading race journal in Maryland, characterized that meeting as the most disgraceful mob that ever assembled in Baltimore and hoped never to see its like again. "The so-called election of officers was not the most harmful thing done at this meeting. Their terms will soon expire and one might well wait the grinding of the 'mills of the gods' to see those who benefitted by it get their just deserts. But in this turmoil and confusion, laws were declared to have been enacted that this great work, which, I believe, will insure to the benefit of the Negro race. Elma Boulhae. Ex-member of North Carolina Legislature, now affiliated with the National Negro Democratic Party, No. 1212 Bank street, Washington, D. C. April 26, 1911. Of the Grand er of Odd Fellows COUNTY BY JOHN C. ASBURY ODD FELLOWS JOURNAL. TO FURTHER THE NEW MOVE ODD FELLOWS IN ENGLAND. NO WAS ELECTED GRAND MAS- SE CONVENTION IN THE MIDST THE AID OF THE POLICE. CHARGED WITH USING THE OR- OWN PERSONAL GAINS. completely dismember the order, destroy its integrity and saddle upon it much unnecessary expense. A 'supreme court' was established with a 'chief justice' at a salary of $700 per annum, and two 'associate justices' at salaries of $600 each. B. J. Davis was chosen 'chief justice,' and W. L. Houston and W. R. Morris (Grand Master 'Morris' brother) 'associate justices.' Harry Cummings, of Baltimore, was made 'attorney general' at an annual salary of $500. It is well known that the order does not need a supreme court or attorney general. A law was declared enacted that provides that all taxes for the B. C. M. must be collected by the district grand lodges. What a joke this is! It is as if the United States government would delegate to the states right to collect federal taxes. B. J. Davis wanted this and, although some of those who worked with him did not want it, he was in the saddle and his wish was law. The men who had denounced him publicly and privately literally crawled on their belies and licked his boots. One cannot read this record without coming to the conclusion that certain men are exploiting the order for their own personal ends. Morris' "Charitable" Announcement. "Grand Master Morris stated before his election that he wanted the office for but one term; that he was going to take a trip around the world and desired to travel with the honors of Grand Master. There is no thought of serving the people here. He wants the honors, not for the good of others, but for the personal benefit he will derive from them. He is reported to be and is, I believe, a wealthy man, and yet desires to draw $100 a month of the money accumulated largely from dues of laborers and serving women while making a spread abroad. "The foremost lawyers of the race who have served the order for many years without money and without price, were passed over to give Mr. Cummings the appointment of 'attorney general.' I say nothing against Mr. Cummings as a man and an attorney, but his services to the order do not entitle him to any such distinction. It can be safely said that during his few years membership in the order he never sat up with a sick brother or performed any other of the labors of love which are the delight of men who are devoted to Odd Fellowship. He was made a Past Grand Master after the recent B. M. C. He is said to have secured the police who were used so effectively on that occasion. "It should be remembered also that under ordinary circumstances this 'supreme court' will set but twice a year for one week at a time, and that therefore, the salary of the 'chief justice' is in reality $350 a week, and that of the 'associate judices' $300 for the same length of time. Comparatively speaking, these salaries are twice as great as those of the members of Congress, and larger than those of the members of the President's cabinet, and justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Put them out, you say? That is easier said than done, for among all the iniquitious laws said to have been enacted at this meeting, the following was the worst: "Be It Enacted, by the G. U. of O. F., represented in the 16th B. M. C., That the election of officers of the G. U. O. of O. F. in America in the 16th B. M. C., be held by calling (Continued on page 2.) 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. 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 Publisher. Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 8, 1878. CIVIC AND SOCIAL DUTIES OF EDITORS. Samuel Bowles Defines Them to Young Newspaper Men. Samuel Bowles, editor of the Springfield, (Mass.) Republican, speaking on the journalistic field, says: "It appears to me that the average young man in college about to choose his profession and considering journalism among those that are open to him is liable to overlook or to fail to sufficiently regard the exceptional civic and social responsibilities and the corresponding opportunities for service that attach to the newspaper calling. To my mind, there is no industrial or professional occupation that so constantly and so justly demands from those engaged in it a conscientious attention to the public welfare as newspaper production. While in the strictly economic sense it is merely a manufacturing industry, in its social and moral aspects it is a profession involving the weightiest obligation. I think, therefore, that young men should not embark in it who do not feel a distinct call of duty to serve their fellows. "The first qualifications necessary for success in journalism are character, self control, the capacity to see things straight, and the strength which enables a man to pursue steadfastly the course of reason and to resist wrong impulse and passion. Industrial habits are likewise essential, for successful newspaper work involves hard, persistent, patient labor and often long hours and great nervous and physical strain. It is obvious to that journalism demands a keen intellect, a good memory, a talent for detail and accuracy and yet a breadth of view that enables a man to see large things in a large way—in a word, brains, the best type of mental machinery that a man of character can develop." HEADQUARTERS OF NATIONAL NEGRO DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Washington, D. C., April 19, 1911. To the Colored Democrats of Chicago: You are hereby commanded to call a mass convention to meet not later than May 2, 1911, and elect ten delegates from Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, to attend the National Convention to be held in the city of Indianapolis, Ind., May 17th, 1911, for the purpose of organizing the party more thoroughly throughout the country and to vote on the proposition to be proposed to the National Democratic Convention, to-wit: Proposition—Shall the Negro Democrats be permitted to vote in all democratic primary elections for National, State, County and City offices, as white democrats? Second. And to elect a National Chairman and National Committee man in the several states. Done by order of the executive tic party. committee, National Negro Democra- H. W. GRANT, Secretary. 639 F St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Free transportation will be furnished to all delegates and visitors by sending their names and addresses to the secretary at 639 F street N. W., Washington, D. C., not later than May 10, 1911. Notice of Removal. Attorney William G. Anderson, formerly of No. 81 South Clark, has moved his law office to No. 140 No. Dearborn street (old number 70 So. Dearborn) southwest corner of Randolph and Dearborn street, suite No. 510; telephone 7127 Central. The Globe Theater, Wabash Avenue and Hubbard Court for an Indefinite Period, in the Fun-Provoking Play, "The Lime Kiln Club." The Pekin Stock company having made so big a comedy hit with "The Lime Kiln Klub," their greatest hit that an engagement down town, has been arranged at the Globe Theatre the management of the downtown playhouse after witnessing a performance of the play made an of-atre the management of the down-engagement at the Globe, beginning Monday evening, May 1. The Pekin management has accepted the offer and has made an elaborate scenic production of the comedy, while Mr. J. A. Shipp has written the small comedy that played at the Pekin into a three-act play, and new and more people will be introduced making a company of thirty people and the Pekin orchestra will also accompany the company to the Globe with additional members. This is a most noteworthy engagement and shows a high value of the clever artists that have been putting forth their efforts at the Pekin for the last six months. In the larger field where they will engage the attention of the entire theatre-goers of the city, a fine opportunity for the display of their abilities will be given. Messrs. Billy Johnson, W. C. Elkins, Clarence Tisdale, Lloyd Gibbs, H. D. Coleman, James Brown, Charles Small and Lewis Mitchell will all have parts in the comedy, as well as the laugh-makers Billy Harper, Allie Gillum, Charles S. Gilpin. The ladies of the company, including the Misses McIntosh, Burton, Wise Davis, Grady, Brown, Jones, Marlowe, D. Brown, Banks and others will contribute to the performance in charming dances and songs, as well as their bright and new costumes, especially made for the Globe engagement. Prices—15c, 25c, 50c and 75c will prevail during the engagement. A long run is predicted for the company at the Globe. LELAND GIANTS 6; MUTUALS 5. The game Sunday was the initial one of the season and was full of snap and ginger. The new battery, Redmon and Rolls, was all that could be expected of them, as the visitors did not make but one hit up to the seventh inning. Davis, who relieved Redmon on the mound, is some twirler himself but was a trifle wild. Captain Harris played shortstop, while the old reliable Harry Moore was on second; Danger Talbert did not let anything get by him on third; Strathers was in center, while several new other recruits played left and right field and the first initial sack. From the time Secretary and Treasurer Moseley introduced Alderman Al Tearney, who pitched the first ball across the plate inaugurating the playing season, until the last man was put out in the ninth inning, the interest never lagged on the part of the big audience present. The Mutuals were full of fight and contested every inch of the ground. Tomorrow the Giants will play the Artesians, President George W. McGurn's club, which trimmed the Stars of Cuba last season, and promise to put one over on the Giants tomorrow. Those who desire to see a good game will do well to get to the park early and get in a good seat. The report of the game will appear in this paper in its next issue. Among those present at Sunday's game was Maj. John C. Buckner, Hon. Oscar DePriest, Representative Ed. Green, J. W. Allen, Deacon Woods and others. NEW BRANCH OPD ODDI FELLOWS TO BE FORMED. the roll of the state and that the committee on credentials is hereby authorized to make up the roll of delegates by states, with assistance of the Grand Secretary and report to the B. M. C. how many votes each state is entitled to, according to the credentials passed upon and that the Grand Secretary ascertain from the chairman of the several delegations and from such other information independent of the chairman, as he is able to secure, the number of delegates answering to their names as present on the first roll call. "Under this ruling, it was possible to commit frauds that would make the ballot box stuffing of certain Southern states pale into insignificance. If the Grand Secretary and Committee on Credentials would agree that 500 delegates were present from a certain given state, when in reality there were only 50, there would be no way of verifying it or going behind the returns, and the chairman would cast 500 votes." The services at this church last Sunday were well attended. Both of the sermons were delivered by Dr. Callis, were well received and seemed to be enjoyed by the large audiences. A little over $80 was raised. The rally will close with next Sunday's services. Those who have pledged and all of the friends are kindly urged to do their best at these services. Dr. Callis and his family, also Mr. W. J. Burdine, were delightfully entertained by Mrs. John Van Camp and her foster daughter, Mrs. Bybee, to dinner last Sunday at their beautiful home, 3639 Forest avenue. Rev. Caliis will organize a literary society at this church next Tuesday evening, May 2. All persons interested in intellectual, social and moral development are cordially invited to be present. The Friday evening class meetings in this church are growing in interest, a large number of persons were present last Friday; one young lady professed a hope in Christ, and a young man left the meeting earnestly seeking salvation. The Sunday services will be as usual; the Pastor will preach morning and evening. The evening subject is: "The Fatal Mistake" "C." Members of the Order of Calanthe Have Resorted to Court to Settle Their Bitter Fight. Strife between Margaret A. Womack and officers of Beacon Light Court, No. 1, Order of Calanthe of Illinois, was carried into the courts April 24 when Mrs. Womack, through her attorney, W. M. Farmer, filed a bill in the Circuit court asking the officers of the order be restrained from suspending her. The suit is directed against Fannie Mason, worthy counsellor, Amanda Poole, chairman of the trail committee, and Annie Fitts, secretary. Mrs. Womack charges that the defendants fraudulently and unlawfully conspired to have her suspended from the court and that the Order of Calanthe fraudulently and contrary to the constitution and by-laws of the Order, preferred false charges against her. Mrs. Womack also charges that while she was absent from the city on a sad mission in Ohio and charges were preferred against her and a committee to try the charges; that she was not present when the committee was appointed and had no voice at all in its selection; that she took no part in the trying of the charges against her because she knew all they did was irregular. As evidence of the unfair methods practiced by this trial committee, she states in her bill that one Martha Cranshaw was a member of the committee and acted as a witness against her at the trial. It is unfortunate that members of these organizations can't see the value of being fair toward the members of the Order, so as to keep their disputes and differences out of court. It simply serves to show the lack of self-government on the part of many of our race and to cause the expenditure of money that otherwise could be used toward building up the organizations. Church and Clergy. Rollo Ogden, editor of the New York Evening Post, is a Presbyterian clergyman. Several of the London churches receive incomes of $7,000 to $10,000 from pew rents alone. The Methodist church is going to raise a fund of $2,000,000 for disabled clergy and their families. The oldest English built church in America is the Old Brick church in Smithfield, Va. The church was built in 1632 MUSIC HALL, FINE ARTS BUILDING. Tuesday evening, May 12, at 8:15 o'clock, piano recital by Bertha M. L. Williams, pupil of Mr. de Lewinski. Program: Sonata Pathetique (Beethoven); Grave, Allegro di molto e con brio, Adagio Cantabile, Rondo (Allegro); Octave Study, (Kullack); Valse de Concert (Wieniawski); Caprice Espagnole (Moszkowski); (a) Ballade, op. 47, (b) Nocturno, op. 37, No. 2, (c) Valse, op. 34, No. I, (d) Scherzo, op. 39 (Chopin); (a) Rigololetto Paraphrase, (Verdi-Liszt), (b) Rhapsodie XII, (Liszt); under the direction of Samuel B. Carton; Steinway piano used; admission, $1, 75c and 50c. Mr. Carton successfully conducted the Hazel Harrison recital at the same place several months ago. Mr. James Tuppins, 3025 State st., is spending a few weeks on his Michigan farm. Dr. Harry Buster of Decatur, Ill., spent a few days in the city this week visiting friends. Mr. C. H. Anderson, 4206 Langley ave., is visiting his son, Dr. Geo. Anderson in St. Louis, Mo. Mesdames C. E. Bentley and E. H. Harris are in the east for an indefinite stay visiting friends. Mr. Joe Jenkins, 6519 Evans avenue is again in the city after a month's pleasant vacation in Florida. Mr. Walter Quinn, Jr., of Jersey City has identified himself with J. A. Jefferson, real estate office 4405 State street. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Collins of Waukesha, Wis., spent two weeks in the city visiting Mrs. Fletcher 5727 Wabash ave. Mr. Clarence Gains of Springfield, Ill., is in the city placing large orders for the Oil of Gladness in the big down town stores. Mrs. Birdie Parris spent ten days in Marquette, Mich., visiting her sister, Mrs. James Rickman. Mrs. Parris returned last week. Mrs. R. M. Leach, 3661 Wabash avenue, returned home Wednesday evening from Memphis, Tenn., where she was present at the death and funeral of her sister. Carey B. Lewis, who takes well with the fair ladies at every stage of the game, has been quite ill the past week, from the effect of eating too much ice cream and too many strawberries. Dr. D. H. Anderson, 3018 State St., purchased a beautiful new auto, this week and Mrs. Anderson is to be seen daily on Michigan avenue driving it with all the skill of an experienced chaffeur. William Bronston, Jr., of No. 6524 Vincennes avenue, and Miss Effie Reiley, were quietly married three weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. Bronston will make their home with the bride's parents, No. 134 South Wood street. George O Jones, the up-to-date funeral director and embalmer of No. 1904 West Lake street, this week shipped some garden tools across the lake to his little farm near Benton Harbor, Mich., where his family will spend the summer and assist to cultivate the farm. Mrs. Mamie Smith, formerly of Thirty-sixth Place, is now living at No. 3735 Forest avenue and on last Saturday evening, Mr. J. W. Anderson and Mrs. Smith were in evidence at the Pekin and after the show, they repaired to the Cafe and indulged in a fine spread. Miss Essie Arnold, 3630 Calumet avenue, is pleasantly visiting her old home Alexandria, Va., and Washington, D. C., and last Thursday evening, Mrs. Charles J. Pickett, who is well known in this city gave a fashionable reception at her home in Washington in honor of Miss Arnold. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins, Captain and Mrs. J. S. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. J. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Cowan, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Jackson formed a box party at The Pekin and after witnessing that splendid play, "Paradise Lost," they enjoyed a fine luncheon at The Pekin Inn Cafe. Miss M. Burts, as announced in the last issue of The Broad Ax, has opened an attractive little notion/ candy and cigar store at No. 3000 Dearborn street. She will also serve ice cream and ice cream soda. The Broad Ax and other leading Afro-American newspapers can be found on sale at her store. If dramas appeal to you, you cannot spend a more enjoyable even- Globe Theatre Wabash Ave. and Hubbard Court Beginning Monday Evening, May 1 The Pekin Stock Co. in An Enlarged and Elaborate Production of The Lime Kiln Klub BY J. A. SHIPP Prices: 15, 25, 50 and 75c. ing than to see the company that is now playing at the Pekin. When one of our own gives us something that is worth our while, we ought, at least, to appreciate it to the extent of supporting it. Such is the case now at the Pekin. Mr. Motts has a white company that is doing some entertaining work. Miss Bertha M. L. Williams will appear in a piano rectal Tuesday evening, May 2nd at Music Hall Fine Arts building. Miss Williams is a pupil of Mr. De Lewinski and has great ability as a musician, and deserves the encouragement of all who are interested in the advancement of the young people of the race. The Hall on this occasion should be filled to hear this young girl. Mrs. Gertrude Kellar, the first of the week obtained a divorce from her husband, George H. Kellar, who was ordered by Judge Petit to pay her $5 per week, $125 back alimony and $25 solicitor's fees, and from now on she will be known as Miss Gertrude Hart, the dashing grass widow, and will reside with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hart, No. 3236 Wabash avenue until another fine looking gentleman comes along and wins her heart and hand. The Volunteer Workers' Club held its weekly meeting at the home* of Mrs. Evelyn Knight, No. 3645 Prairie avenue, April 26. We had an excellent meeting and were all glad to see our old member, Mrs. Powell, out again. Don't forget the Volunteers expect to see all of their friends at the Shirt Waist party, May 1, 1911, to be given at the home of Mrs. Maggie McAfee. Mrs. C. Johnson, President; Mrs. M. Bish, Secretary. When an entertainment is given for a charitable institution and it proves a success, then a second club gives a second affair with an added charitable institution as the Amateur Minstrel Club did, and the attendance is not as large as it was on the first occasion, there is something wrong; either with the management, or through an economical fault in the way of advertisement. The members make a mistake when they think their names are sufficient to fill a hall. As an evidence of friendship and good wishes for the Colored people, last Sunday morning, Mrs. Carter H. Harrison, presented Rev. Jordan Chavis, pastor of Hermon Baptist church and his congregation, with a very large and beautiful bouquet of choice flowers. In accepting it, Rev. Chavis, intimated, that he had failed to vote for Mr. Harrison for Mayor, but he could not tell what he would do at his next election. One of the lady members of the church employed in the Harrison home and it was through her that the bouquet found its way into the church. DAMES AND DAUGHTERS. Mary Proctor, the only woman astronomer, was born in Dublin, Ireland. Sarah Bernhardt at her summer home in Bretague finds recreation in fishing and boating. She also plays lawn tennis. Maggie Mitchell, for many years an American stage favorite, began her career as a stage baby. She is now living in retirement at Elberon, N. J., at the age of seventy-eight. Miss Jean Gordon, who recently resigned the office of factory inspector in New Orleans, will not give up the work entirely. She will give free as much of her time as her duties will permit. Lady Evelyn Grey, daughter of Governor General Grey of Canada, is one of the most accomplished ice skaters among women in the Dominion. She is a member of the Minto "four" of the Minto Skating club of Ottawa. Mrs. Jane McCoy of Oakley, Ill., is Leland Glants vs Mutuals Box seats 50c—Reserved by Phone 215 Went. Grand Stand 3bc Beachers 25c Boye 15c B. F. Moseley, Sec. and Treas. 6221 Halsted 15c MOTTIS PEKIN THEATRE 1 Big Show Each Night Monday Evening, May 1 The Sensational Melodrama The Man of Mystery Prices: 10-20-30 Boxes 50c All Seats Reserved ONE SHOW NIGHTLY 8:15. 2 SUNDAYS, 7:00 and 9:30. $1.000 Death Benefit $7.50 weekly benefit for accidents; $6.00 weekly, sick benefit; $1000 for loss of limb or eyesight; $25.00 for Emergency Relief; Cost $5.00 per year. No other dues nor assessments. Reliable Company with $100,000 State Deposit to guarantee the payment of claims. Men and Women between the ages of 16 and 65 accepted. For further information address Dept. 314. American Registry Company, Erie, Pa., giving age, occupation and present state of health. 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, Patriarchs, 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. one of the few real Daughters of the Revolution whose fathers served under Washington. James Russell, her father, fought in the battle of Yorktown. Mrs. McCoy is ninety years of age. Current Comment. The tax on bachelors in Wisconsin is classed as a tax on unimproved property.—Birmingham Age-Herald. According to a Harvard professor, "the average man eats a fourth of his salary." As to how much of it he drinks statistics are mercifully silent.—Pittsburg Gazette-Times. Swat the fly. Forget to buy food-stuffs that are exposed to files. Frown upon the breeding places of files. The health of the community demands these repressive measures.—Galveston News. A London newspaper explains that the American term "highrow" means a baldheaded man. Let the London papers alone. They are making their readers believe we are funnier than we really are.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Theatre Hubbard Court Evening, May 1 He will bury cheaper than the trust [Name] GEO. C Funeral Director and Embalm successful undertaking establish of the people's appreciation of I am the only Undertaker that the same price as Hearse and o to One Hundred Dollars on a fu You are cordially invited to co- making arrangements. We carry a large stock on ha suit the people. Funerals are conducted in any out extra charges. Large Chapel free to our pat of the United States and forest prices. Phone, West 1761. Lady atten Lake St., near Lincoln St. 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. THRIFTY ORGANIZATION. Annual Meeting of Society of Virginians Shows Large Results. The annual business and social meeting of the Ladies' auxiliary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia recently held in Granada hall, Brooklyn, was attended by an unusually large number of members and visitors. Mrs. Jennie Stewart, who has been re-elected for the fourth year as president, is rejoicing over the near accomplishment of the standard to which she has been earnest working—that is, to increase the membership to 100 and the bank account of the organization to $1,000 during her administration. The annual reports revealed the fact that the membership is 104 and the treasury has $985.00 to the credit of the society. The social features of the meeting were greatly enjoyed after the installation of the following officers by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss: Mrs. Jennie Stewart, president; Isabelle Quarles, vice president; Mrs. Polly Pass, recording secretary; Mrs. Arthur Q. Martin, assistant recording secretary; Miss Cora Robinson, financial secretary; Mrs. C. H. Turner, assistant financial secretary; Mrs. Annie Durrell, treasurer. MRS. GEORGE W. CLINTON. Interesting Story of the Buoy Life of a Bishop's Wife. Charlotte, N. C.-To enter fully into the affairs of one's husband to the extent that he will be inspired and benefitted by such evidence of devotion is concretely displayed in the life of one of the leading women of the race in the person of Mrs. George W. Clinton, the talented wife of Right Rev. George W. Clinton, D. D. She is a model for the young women of the race in that she is sacredly devoted to the duties of home and in work for the uplift of the young. The education received by this accomplished woman at the Central Alabama academy and at Clark university, where she graduated with honors, has prepared for the race the kind of woman that is needed to help develop the young women of the race and contribute to the forward movements for the uplift of humanity. The influence of Mrs. Clinton was disseminated in her native state as a pedagogue soon after completing her education. She is known throughout Alabama as one of the race's best educators. While attending Clark university While attending Clark university her rich voice attracted those of the DR. GUSTAV L. COTTEN --- D. JONES. mer who conducts, one of the most miments in Chicago. As a result honest funeral direction. It furnishes automobile funerals for carriages, can save you from Fifty funeral. Compare our prices with others before and from which to select, that will be part of the city or suburbs with orrons. Bodies shipped to all parts sign countries at the very lowestendant. Office and chapel, 1904 W. institution especially interested in vocal culture and became the cynosure of the eyes of the music lovers of Atlanta because of the training received at this school, which developed a high soprano voice. She filled her engagements so creditably that she soon was sought to join professionals, finally becoming a member of the renowned Loudin Fisk jubilee singers. She gained an enviable reputation for herself. Today wherever a conference is held or any musical of especial note is given in the city of Charlotte, N. C., she is the leading character. When the bishop is in his office Mrs. Clinton spends some time with him. She is in touch with every department of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church. She is elegantly qualified to fill the positions of a number of general officers of her church at the conferences of the bishop. She often represents at one conference the following boards: Church extension, general fund, benevolence, mission and general treasurer. The Buds of Promise of the A. M. Z. E. church is a beneficial movement, when the scope of the work is considered. The tenets or the church are taught the children, and a conception of living a life of service is given them in a practical manner. This juvenile society throughout the connection is superintended by Mrs. Clinton, who is loved by the children as well as the adults of the church. The Women's Federation of Clubs in North Carolina is doing a work that is farreaching, with Mrs. Clinton as president. From Section Hand to Engineer From Section Hand to Engineer. 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 Pittsburgh, says the Norfolk (Va.) Journal and Guide. His name is William G. Burnes of Indianapolis, Ind. He runs between that city and Columbus, O. Mr. Burnes has been in the employ of the company for over thirty-five years. He began as a section hand and was advanced from one grade to another as he increased in skill and efficiency until he was promoted to a passenger engineer about twenty years ago. Electric Sparks. A telegraph wire strung through the country will last about four times as long as one passing through the city. An electric lamp with three degrees of brilliance that a Pennsylvania man has invented has three sets of filaments controlled separately by a switch. Electricity is now being used to ripen bananas and is proving very successful. The green fruit is hung in an air tight room that is heated to 75 degrees by electric heaters. The first air man's map has appeared in Paris. Two American aviators recently made the first aeroplane flights ever seen in Jajan. May 18, 19 and 20 have been named as the dates for the aviation meet at Belmont park, Long Island. One of these days the elimination race will be held for selecting the fastest American pilots to be sent to England to compete in the international race June 29. Aviation. POLITICAL CHAT AT THE CAPITAL W. D. Johnson to Conduct Work on Forest Preservation. VERNON UP FOR OFFICE AGAIN Much Speculation as to Whether Raiph W. Tyler Will Succeed Himself as Auditor For Navy Department—Hon. W. J. Bryan Delivere Stirring Address Before Y. M. C. A. Washington—Hon. W. D. Johnson, who was a special agent in the interior department, has been transferred to a special agency in the department of agriculture, which is now connected with the forestry bureau. He will have charge of a campaign of education among the colored people in teaching them all about the important subject of forest preservation. Mr. Johnson is fully qualified to perform his new duties with credit. It is rumored that former Register Vernon will receive some position soon in the nature of a special agency, the duties of which will require his traveling about the country considerably. The mention of the name of Mr. Vernon recalls the fact that but few reappointments have been made by President Taft. For instance, Vernon, who was register of the treasury, failed of reappointment and was succeeded by Napier; Dancy, who was recorder of deeds, failed of reappointment and was succeeded by Henry Lincoln Johnson; Lyons, who was minister to Liberia, failed of reappointment and was succeeded by Crum, and there are several other minor instances. Auditor For the Navy Ralph W. Tyler is the next man whose term will soon expire, and attention is now directed as to whether or not he will succeed himself. Although his term does not expire until June, it is known that HON. RALPH W. TYLER. several men of prominence in different parts of the country have been or are thinking of "shying their castors" for this $4,000 per annum position. Tyler is the second colored man to hold this position. John R. Lynch, a former congressman from Mississippi, now a paymaster in the army, was the first. He held the position under the administration of President Harrison. This auditorship is one of the six auditorships that come under the treasury department. Washington has been visited by scores of colored Democrats since the opening of the special session of congress—Ross of New York, Manning of Indiana, Russell of Pennsylvania and other colored Democrats of more or less note. Some of them have their eyes on committee messengerships and other snaps around the caulit. The minority in the house (now the Republicans) will no doubt do all within their power to save as many of the colored employees as possible. However, owing to the big cut in the employees made at the Democratic caucus it is safe to say that a number of the old employees will be cut off the payroll. Banquet to Register J. C. Napier. Tennesseeans in Washington are preparing to give a banquet to Hon. James C. Napier, the register of the treasury. Mr. Napier is from Nashville and is well known to all Tennesseeans. His home, where several colored universities are located, has always been recognized as one of the Nashville homes where collegians are always welcome. There is quite a continent of Tennessee here holding government clerkships and prominent in the business and professional life of Washington, and they will give Mr. Napier a hearty welcome. Added to these Tennessee are many graduates of such Tennessee schools as Fisk, Meharry, Roger Williams, Walden and other institutions of that state who feel that they owe some loyalty to that state. Hon. William Jennings Bryan, the great Democratic leader, addressed the colored Y. M. C. A. here at one of its Sunday meetings recently in the new Howard theater. The theater was packed to it utmost capacity with an audience made up entirely of men to hear the distinguished Nebraskan. Mr. Bryan was driven to the theater in Dr. Cabanise' big motor car and was accompanied by the owner of the car: Dr. Cabanise, a leading colored physician; Mr. Ober of New York, editor of Association Men; Secretary D. Knowles Cooper of the local white Y. M. C. A. and Dr. C. A. Barbour of New York. After a few facetious remarks Mr. Bryan, taking "Civilization" as his sub Ject, declared that his definition of civilisation was the harmonious development of man, morally, physically and mentally. In an eloquent address of thirty minutes Mr. Bryan discussed this threefold development of man. Time and again as the "peerless leader" proceeded he was interrupted with applause which lasted until Colonel Bryan raised his hand in protest. Secretary Lewis Johnson of the local colored Y. M. C. A: presided and introduced Mr. Bryan. The other speaker was Rev. C. A. Barbour of New York, a noted Baptist divine. Dr. Barbour's address made a great impression, over fifty men responding to his appeal to them to lead better lives. The Elks' Glee club, under the direction of Lewis Ambler, rendered two selections, while Professor J. Henry Lewis and Professor J. T. Layton led the congregational singing. Great credit is due the Y. M. C. A. managers for the progress of the work. The Sunday meetings are quite a feature of Washington life. They have had in the past and have on their future program some of the best whi ed and colored speakers in the country. KING-HOWE NUPTIALS Brilliant Young Newpaper Man Takes Bride In Wilmington. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The social event of the Easter season in Wilmington, N. C., was the marriage of Miss Katharine Howe, sister of Mrs. Lewis Geyer, to Mr. George Francis King, in St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal church, at 5 o'clock, Wednesday, April 19. The bride is a well educated young woman and is a trained nurse by profession. She is well known throughout the state for her painstaking skill and adaptability for the work she has chosen as a profession. The name of George F. King is known the country over. In the coterie of younger newspaper men Mr. King is a gem—a bright constellation destined to shine on brighter and with more luster. He is now a contributor to some of the leading daily and weekly papers in the United States. He is correspondent at large for the Greensboro (N. C.) Daily News, with full Associated Press service. Mr. King has covered some of the most important educational, religious, business and secret society conventions held in recent years for a long list of papers, giving the facts and figures of their actual achievements in a highly satisfactory way. Perhaps the last extended assignment which he had was the one covering the northern and eastern speaking tour of Judge Jeter C. Pritchard of North Carolina the latter part of February of this year. Mr. King's weekly-contributions appear in some forty to sixty Afro-American papers from Oakland, Cal., through the northeast, south and middle Atlantic states. While Mr. King has been interested in newspaper work almost since his boyhood days, his upward career in the newspaper world took on new life in 1906 with the veteran T. Thomas Fortune, then editor of the New York Age. It had been Mr. Fortune's wish for a number of years previous to the date referred to above to increase the size of the Age, which he succeeded in doing. In order to get sufficient news and create more public interest in the paper Mr. Fortune employed a number of energetic young men as writers and sales agents. Among the number in New York were George F. King, W. P. Moore, N. B. Dodson, C. Leroy Stokes and Elzie Elmendorf. The Age from that time to the present has continued to enlarge and become more powerful as a race journal. Mr. King has proved his worth as a writer of news and special data. If he continues his good work his name will go down in history as one of the grandest Romans of them all. Mr. and Mrs. King will be at home, 208 East Leigh street, Richmond, Va., to receive their friends after Wednesday, April 26. Naomi Household of Princess No. 4. The first annual concert and reception of Naomi Household of Princess No. 4. The order of Moses, was held at Summer hall, Brooklyn, on Thursday evening. April 27. The musical program was directed by C. A. Robinson. The concert took the form of a drama entitled "Love in a Cottage." The characters were: Mr. Barrons.....Mr. C. A. Robinson Mrs. Barrons.....Miss E. Taylor Frank (their son).....Mr. L. Johnson Elisabeth (Frank's cousin)..... Miss C. M. Jackson Brant (their son).... Bessie (chair of all work) Miss C. M. Jackson Farmer Strong... Mr. D. Tompkins Professor J. O. Allen's orchestra furnished the music for the drama and also for the dancing which followed. Rufus L. Perry For City Magistrate. Knowing his fitness for the office of city magistrate, a number of prominent citizens, lawyers, doctors and clergyman recently called upon Mayor William J. Gaynor at the city hall in New York to ask his honor to appoint Lawyer Rufus Lewis Perry to one of the six vacancies on the bench which occur May 1. The mayor told the delegation that he would consider Mr. Perry's name for the position. Armstrong Association's Good Work. The Armstrong association in Philadelphia has found that because of its work skilled mechanics among the colored men of the city have increased in number. The association obtains employment for such workmen. Along this same line there is special work being done by the association among the colored students in the trade and manual training schools of the city. SIRES AND SONS. Mr. Balfour when speaking averages 150 words per minute. Senator W. A. Smith of Michigan was in his youth a telegraph messenger boy. Robert Mantell, the actor, was born in Scotland. His suppressed middle name is Bruce. Victor Herbert, famous musical conductor, is a grandson of Samuel Lover, the Irish novelist. Thomas A. Edison, the inventor, has never worn an overcoat, a silk hat or a pair of kid gloves in his life. Jacob Gould Schurman, president of Cornell university, was born on Prince Edward Island, in the gulf of St. Lawrence. John Wanamaker began his career as errand boy in a bookstore. He then became a salesman in a retail clothing house. Senator George C. Perkins of California ran away to sea when he was thirteen and sailed around the Horn from Banger, Me., to San Francisco. Eugen Sandow, the strong man, is now entitled to describe himself on his cards as professor of scientific and physical culture to his majesty King George V. George Haven Putnam, the New York publisher, is a chess master. He lost his degree from the University of Gottingen by returning to the United States to enlist in the Union army. Fandom Fancies It takes a man sitting in a twenty-five cent seat to tell a $6,000 pitcher how to play the game.—Washington Post. Probably the woman owner of the St. Louis Nationals will have the score cards neatly tied with blue ribbon.—Denver Republican. Having baseball umpires' eyes examined doesn't conduce to clarify the situation, according to our way of looking at it. The average bleacherer attributes his adverse decisions less to any physical infirmity than to the generating effects of original sin.—Philadelphia Inquirer. Sporting Notes. George Goulding, the amateur walking champion, may be sent to the Olympic games by Canada. Wally Pickard, the English featherweight, has been a lion tamer, a circus clown and a steeplechase jockey. The annual yacht race between Milwaukee and Chicago for the S. C. Herbst trophy will be sailed July 1. The national track and field championships of the American Amateur union will be held at Schenley oval, Pittsburg, June 30 and July 1. Tales of Cities. Deerskins were legal tender in payment of taxes in St. Louis in 1805. Antwerp, one of the world's four largest ports, is fifty-three miles from the sea. Liverpool has impounded a river and built a seventy-five mile aqueduct to improve the municipal water supply. New York is the greatest seaport in the world. The entered tonnage there last year was nearly 2,000,000 tons in excess of that of London, Antwerp and Hamburg individually. 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, 8324 State street. J. S. Dorsey's drug store, 30 W. 51st street, near Dearborn. W. M. Maxwell notions, cigars to bacco, confections and news stand 5832 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. Broadance ST Magnolius Floor Telephone Ashland 306 Office Telephones Central 1359 Automatic 5000 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 815-830 Reeper Blocks CLARK AND WASHINGTON ST. CINEMA S. A. T. WATKINS Suite 411, 59 Dearborn St. Tel. Central 3143 Res. Tel. Douglas 3634 CHICAGO Office Phones Res. Phone Doug. 4377 Central 6884 3337 Wabash Ave. Third Ap't. J. GRAY LUCAS ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 303 Kedzie Bldg. 120 RANDOLPH ST. CHICAGO PATRICK H. O'DONNELL 'WILLIAM DILLON CLARENCE A. TOOLEN Tel. 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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, 2532 MURPHY-THOMAS NUPTIALS. Social Circles Enlivened by Marriage of Prominent Baltimore Couple. Baltimore.—One of the most fashionable weddings here in recent years was solemnized at the Episcopal chapel of St. Mary the Virgin. Wednesday, April 19, the contracting parties being Miss Helen F. Thomas and Mr. John H. Murphy, Jr., an instructor of printin; in the Colored High school. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George Griffith, rector of the parish. Mr. Henry Thomas, father of the bride, gave her away. The bride was becomingly attired in a tailor made suit of champagne broadcloth and wore a hat of black and white straw trimmed with pink roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Alice, Thomas, a sister of the bride. She was attired in a gown of delicate canary messaline and wore a neapolitan hat. The best man was Carl J. Murphy, a brother of the groom. The ushers were Messrs. Lloyd Thomas, a brother of the bride; D. Arnett Mur- A. phy, John Hampton, W. W. Hughes, Walter J. Thornton and James A. B. Callis. The bride is one of the best known of the younger social set. She was graduated from the Colored High school a few years ago. Besides his duties as a teacher the groom is associated with his father, John H. Murphy, in the publication of the Afro-American Ledger. A reception, attended by the leading residents of the city, followed at the residence of the bride, 1109 Drudl Hill avenue. The presents, which were numerous and handsome, included many gifts in silverware. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy are now spending their honeymoon in Montgomery county, Md. They will be "at home" at 1814 Drudl Hill avenue after May 1. ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK Mayer Richardson and Other City Officials Indore Present Management. If certain indications showing the interest of the white citizens in Richmond, Va., and their contributions to the redemption fund for rehabilitating the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, are to be considered substantial evidence of the order regaining its former prestige thousands of people will rejoice at the outcome. We, the undersigned, believe it is the duty of every citizen of Richmond to do every one of the things his power to help the True Reformers because of the united good, that the organization has done for the colored people of this city, state and country. We have confidence in the present management and believe that all contributions will be proudly applied. Signaled B. R. Witt, judge of Hustings court; John H. Ingram, law and equity court; H. M. Smith, attorneys at law; Ban T. August, clerk of the city of Richmond, James B. Deberty, commissioner of labor, W. T. Dahmer, secretary chamber of commerce, James B. Fee, treasurer city of Richmond; B. Carrier Scott, judge docket court; George W. Ferguson, A.S. firm, printer; Susan A. Asen, J. postmaster; D. C. Richardson, mayor of Richmond. A campaign to raise $9,000 was started by the officers of the Infantry. At February after the war, season. The official answer to raise the money by May 1. A statement by the Mind of the order abuses that the funds has been raised since the failure of the bank in October and that about $60,000 has been paid to death claims. This shows that thousands of members are standing by the order. There is quite a sentiment among the white people that the fraternity will profit by its present embarrassment and will ultimately become stronger than ever before. One of the worthy grand officers said: "It may be said without successful contradiction that there is no other organization in the race which could equal that," referring to the amount of money raised, "having the trouble on it that the True Reformers have been carrying. This speaks well for the brotherhood." Young Men's League Organized. The Young Men's league connected with the Concord Baptist church in Brooklyn will hold its first meeting as an organized body on Wednesday evening, May 3. The organization starts off with 100 members. Its constitution is broad, and its policy for future work is liberal. Men of good moral character of whatever religious denomination are eligible to membership. Charles H. Vann is president, and Charles J. D. Kemp is the recording secretary. The Writers. Owen Wister, the novelist, is a member of the Philadelphia bar. Sir Gilbert Parker, the novelist, is honorary colonel of the First Kent volunteer artillery. Edwin Markham, the poet, was a blacksmith in early life and also a sheep and cattle herder. Julian Hawthorne, the novelist, is now a Canadian gold miner and president of several mining companies. He is a son of Nathaniel Hawthorne. The oldest member of the French academy is Emile Ollivier, who was a war minister under Louis Napoleon. He is eight-five years old and is still engaged in writing. Town Topics. It seems as if Chicago somehow just can't break that Harrison habit.—Indianapolis News. In Boston a cold in the head costs $44.24. Boston people should try a pain in the stomach. It's cheaper.—Toledo Blade. New York city is making none too rapid progress toward the elimination of its factory fire menace. Does it need another awful lesson?—Providence Journal. College and School. In point of number of students Columbia heads the list of American institutions, with 7,463. Every public school in Paris has a restaurant, where meals are gratitiously served to pupils too poor to pay for them. Scotland has a superannuation act which provides pensions for its school-teachers. The maximum benefit is half the average annual salary for the last five years. The Yellow Peril. China is improving—all in the interest of keeping the international peace, of course.—Indianapolis News. If it occurs to the Chinese to come in airships, what will the immigration laws amount to?—Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph. China's awakening may be nearer than we think. Ten thousand alarm clocks have just been shipped from Chicago to Peking. — Chattanooga Times. Hades. St. Louis ministers say there is no hell. Pastor Russell says hell is the grave. Both are wrong. It's being poor--Oklahoma City Okiahoman. If Pastor Russell is right in his doctrine that there is no hell we'd like to know what it was our wife gave us the other night after we got home from sitting up with a sick bobtailled flush and a middle straight--Detroit Free Press. THE MUSEUM GENERAL BANKING Recent allowed on Savings Acc Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estat 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. J. W. Casey, A Rodolph 803 101 WASHINGTON American Brick Co. and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMBER Secretary, WILLIAM SULLY 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. 10 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. President and Treasurer, THOMAS CARRY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELMAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. MANUFATURERS OF Common and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: 5th and Robey St Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. Common and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest impaired Wolf Dryer. Telephone Yards 128. 2842 South State Street, Chicago Corner 29th BANKER S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place, Chicago Telephone Douglas 1565 Bowed on Savings Accounts at Vaults, $3.00 per Year ESTATE DEPARTMENT State on commission, manages estates for non-resi- ues and locking after assessments. Money to loan the patronage of Chicago business men. Anford Apartment 3600 Wabash Ave. Her opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. Casey, Agent, 101 WASHINGTON STREET. In Brick Co. - Manager, THOMAS CAREY. President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: d Robey Sts. y winter and summer, equipped improved Wolf Dryer. HILLMAN'S STATE & WASHINGTON STS. Telephone Yards 693 JOHN J. BRADLEY Real Estate Loans Fire and Plate Glass Insurance 4709 S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO Rent Direct fro Four, Five and Convenient to Surface and B Colored people always appreciated If you desire to live where your friends call on you before you North Side, cut this Ad out and pr Samuel R Direct from the Ov er, Five and Six Room F rent to Surface and Elevated Roads. Hon sole always appreciated and treated respectf desire to live where you won't be ashan call on you before you rent either on South cut this Ad out and present it to Samuel Richards Rent Direct from the Owner. Four, Five and Six Room Flats Convenient to Surface and Elevated Roads. Honest working Colored people always appreciated and treated respectfully. If you desire to live where you won't be ashamed to have your friends call on you before you rent either on South, West or North Side, cut this Ad out and present it to Samuel Richardson 142 LA SALLE STREET, Room 1. Southwest Corner of Madison & LaSalle Sts. L. Gale Sam' E GALE PIANO 3159 STATE STREET Organs, Talking Machines and S ass and String Instruments. Cash or Ea Payments. XOpen Evenings till 10.30. Phone Doug. 4558. G REP Telephone Oakland 1787 BELLE MEADE C Buffet and Cafe FRANK H. LEWIS, Proprietor 59 Armour A Cor. 51st Street, Chicago THE GALE 3159 STAT Pianos, Organs, Talking Brass and String Instr Payments. Open Phone D Telephone O The BELLE M Buffet a FRANK H. LEV 5059 Arn Cor. 51st St Phone Al Hotel Br Geo. W. H BUFFET, POOL 3004 State Street The BELLE MEADE CLUB 5059 Armour Ave. Cor. 51st Street, Chicago Phone Aldine 3653 Hotel Brunswick Geo. W. Holt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS Street Hotel Brunswick Geo. W. Holt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS. Elite Buffer 3030 Sta Elite Buffet and Cafe 3030 State Street Phone Douglas 8256 We Furnish to Protect Your Pre Mortgage Banking and All Business Stri Northern Assets Re 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. Frank L. Gale TUNING A. F. Godozoe the Owner. Room Flats Roads. Honest working rated respectfully. don't be ashamed to have her on South, West or to ardson ANO CO. STREET ines and Supplies. Cash or Easy ings till 10.30. 188. 1787 IDE CLUB Cafe prietor ur Ave. Chicago swick WILLIARDS. Chicago and Cafe reet Chas. Harris, Manager u Money Business General Brokerageidential CHICAGO, ILL. Sam'11. Lee REPAIRING Henry Jones