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THE BROAD AX HOW THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS CALL WHERE THEY MAY Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee, Alabama and New York City WILL SPEAK AT THE ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. IN THIS CITY ON THE SAME DAY HE WILL ADDRESS THE CHILD WELFARE EXHIBIT AT THE COLISEUM. SO FAR THE GREAT WIZARD OF TUSKEGEE HAS FAILED TO MUSTER UP SUFFICIENT COURAGE TO PROSECUTE ALBERT ULRICH FOR BEUTALLY ASSAULTING HIM IN THE FRONT HALLWAY OF AN APARTMENT HOUSE IN NEW YORK CITY. Vol. XVI Booker T. Was of Tuskegee and I WILL SPEAK AT THE ANNUAL MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIAT IN THIS CITY ON THE SAME CHILD WELFARE EXHIBIT A SO FAR THE GREAT WIZARD MUSTER UP SUFFICIENT CO ULRICH FOR BRUTALLY AS HALLWAY OF AN APARTME Booker T. Washington is again headed for Chicago, where the pickings are always good for men like unto himself. Ben Tillman and others like them who have made thousands of dollars harping on the so-called "Negro Question," and Messrs. Washington and Tillman, before the hand of fate was laid upon him, gathered in more easy money in this respect than the whole bunch of Chicago grafters raked in during the reign of Mayor Fred A. Buse. The new Moses of Tuskegee, Ala., will strike this city early Thursday morning and as in times past he will stop at the Palmer House, and then declare in some of his talks for money that the "Negro is not seeking social equality with the whites," and so on, for rot like this is his chief stock in trade. On Thursday, May 18, he will address the Child Welfare Exhibit at the Coliseum, and at high noon on that same day Mr. Julius Rosenwald, who gave almost forty thousand dollars to Charles E. Merriam so as to defeat Carter H. Harrison and become Mayor of Chicago so that he would be in a better position to run all the Colored people out of Hyde Park, will give a luncheon at the Blackstone Hotel in CHARLES SUMNER ON RACE SEPARATION IN RECREATION AND EDUCATION. From Speech in his Civil Rights Bill in U. S. Senate in 1872. Read the Words of the martyr to equal rights: "What is the National Government, co-extensive with the Republic, if fellow-citizens, counted by the million, can be shut out from equal rights in travel, in recreation, in education, and in other things, all contributing to human necessities. Where is that great promise by which the pursuit of happiness' is placed with life and liberty under the safeguard of axiomatic self-evident truth? Where is the justice if this ban of color is not promptly removed? Where is the humanity? Where is the reason? The Two Excuses. "The two excuses show how irrational and utterly groundless is this pretension. They are on a par with the pretension itself. One is that the question is of society and not of rights, which is clearly a misrepresentation; and the other is that the separate arrangements provided for Colored persons constitute a substitute for equality in the nature of an equivalent; all of which is clearly a contrivance, if not a trick, as if there could be any equivalent for equality. The Social Equality Cry. "Of the first excuse it is difficult to speak with patience. It is a simple misrepresentation, and wherever it shows itself must be treated as such. There is no Colored person who does not resent the imputation that he is seeking to intrude himself socially anywhere. There is no question of society; no question of social life; no question of social equality, if anybody knows what this means. The object is simply Equality before the Law, a term which explains itself. Now, as the law odes not presume to create or regulate social relations, these are in no respect affected by the pending measure. The Cry That Negregation Is Equal to N Security Good "* Then comes the other excuse, which does Equality in separation. Separate hotels, separate con- honor of Professor Washington, who receives so much per word for speaking on his "Race Question" and for proclaiming himself the greatest living beggar and leader of the Negro race in the world. Later on on the same evening of that day he will speak at the annual banquet of the Young Men's Christian Association. Mr. Julius Rosenwald, Harry A. Wheeler and John G. Shedd will be among the other speakers. It is expected that he will make another "great killing" on his visit to Chicago, for it takes a lot of money to keep his shouters and retainers in line for him. So far the great Wizard of Tuskegee has utterly failed to push his prosecution against Albert Ulrich, who brutally assaulted him in the front hallway of an apartment building at West 63rd street, New York City, in March past, and unless Dr. Washington refrains from showing the white feather in this direction and goes right to the heart of the whole thing in open court and prosecutes Albert Ulrich to the fullest extent of the law, he cannot reasonably expect the ten million Afro-Americans in this country to regard him as their only mouthpiece and infallible leader in all things. veyances, separate theatres, separate churches, and separate cemeteries—these are the artificial substitutes; and this the contrivance by which a transcendent right, involving a transcendent duty, is evaded; for Equality is not only a right but a duty. How vain to argue that there is no denial of Equal Rights when this separation is enforced. The substitute is invariably an inferior article. Does any Senator deny it?—Therefore, it is not Equality. "Separation implies one thing for a white person and another think for a Colored person; but Equality is where all have the same alike. There can be no substitute for Equality; nothing but itself. Even if accommodations are the same, as notoriously they are not, there is no Equality. In the process of substitution the vital elixir exhales and escapes. It is lost and cannot be recovered; for Equality is found only in Equality. Indignity to the Colored Race. Every such attempt is an indignity to the Colored race, instinct with the spirit of slavery, and this decides its character. It is slavery in its last appearance. Are you ready to prolong the hateful tyranny? Religion and reason Condemn Caste as implous and un-Christian, making republican institutions and equal laws impossible, but here in caste not unlike that which seperates the Sudra from the Brahmin."—The Guardian, Boston, Mass. Bookerf T. Washington, and everyone of his followers should carefully read the above lines which fell from the lips of the immortal Charles Sumner, more than forty years ago, and then perhaps they might learn a little sense and refrain from advocating "Jim Crow," cars for the Negro and his disfranchisement in the Southern states—Editor. Mrs. T. N. Harris of Oakland, Cal. formerly a resident of Chicago, arrived in the city the first of last week. She has been stopping with Mrs. Burkett, 3524 Dearborn street. Mrs. Harris took in the Eighth Regiment ball at the Seventh Regiment Armory Monday evening. She left the city Wednesday evening for New York, where she will spend two months in visiting friends. CHICAGO, MAY 13, 1911. COLONEL JOHN R. MARSHALL. Commanding the Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guards, who was royally treated by the white Southern army officers, during his recent visit to Texas, and as an evidence of that fact he has in his possession a beautiful picture which was taken in camp and it represents Col. Marshall, standing in the midst of the highest ranking officers in the United States Army. Beginning on Monday, May 15th, at the Pekin Theatre a season of the highest class vaudeville entertainments will be instituted. The dramatic plays will be withdrawn, and the Stock Company disbanded. Arrangements have been made to secure the best acts playing the leading circuits that enter the city, thereby insuring the most suitable acts and giving the patrons of The Pekin the cream of the best vaudeville in Chicago. Owing to the policy of one show nightly the management is in a position to offer a higher class of acts than ever before each bill will consist of novelty, newness, and merit and none of the acts that have appeared at the Pekin during its season of vaudeville in the past will again be shown. The program will have ten big features and run in two parts of five numbers each with an intermission to patrons who are compelled to arrive late the entertainment will be far above anything they would expect as the strength of the bills will be such as to be considered two shows for one price of admission. This effort is in accordance of providing an entertainment for the patrons who have so loyally supported the Pekin in the face of the competition now established. Appreciating the fact and thanking the patrons the Management is endeavoring to present an entertainment that will not only bear comparison but in every particular prove superior to anything in the city not excepting the bills presented at the leading downtown theatres. Nothing but the best of the highest class and only after personal observation can any act be played at the Pekin. Favorite Colored acts of the standard will always find a place on the bills and every deserving and aspiring Colored artist will as always find the Pekin a means to their chance to establish themselves in the profession of acting. The most liberal and economical scale of prices will prevail consistent with the class of entertainment. Boxes 50 cents, half main floor 30 cents, balance main floor, 20 cents, first rows of balcony 20 cents, balance 10 cents. Nowhere such a show for the price. Opening bill as follows. Latest photo plays. Alberto. A Spetacular Novelty, "The Alligator." Woody & Marshall, Colored Entertainers. Les Romonde & Co., In Mrs. Dolan's Dream. Clarence Tisdale, Tenor. 7. Kawasaki Russian Tronpe—7—Dancers, Singers, Instrumental. Fanny Wise, Soprano. Grand Musical Novelty. John T. & Jessie Powers—Comedy Entertainers—9. Laughing Tourist—9. The Big Minstrel Show & Musical Comedy. nt Illinois National Guards, who was ern army officers, during his recent that fact he has in his possession in camp and it represents Col. he highest ranking officers in the DIAMOND DUST. The Giants put one over Sunday, 10-0. They were going some and Major Jackson and F. C. Leland are quite happy. For a great game go to Leland Giants Park Sunday, 69th and Halsfead streets. Captain Harris says wait and see the game on June 4, when his team will be complete and fit and ready. They will turn the trick. Attend the game Sunday afternoon. Meet old friends and make new one while the Lelands furnish amusement for all. The Leland Giants Booster Club meets every Saturday night at the Burlington Buffet, 2018 State street. Those who wish to join and get ready for flag raising day and the tally ho party should call on the president, Mr. J. F. Boling, or Secretary T. W. Allen. This club purposes to make life merry at the park this summer. It meets twice a week, Saturday and Sunday nights, at the Burlington. But, gee, the ladies did look good at Sunday's game. Chicago has the fashionable lady baseball enthusiasts of the country. If you don't believe it attend the game Sunday at 69th and Green streets and see for yourself. Well, Danger Talbert has put over one. He came back and says he intends to make it warm for base thieves around third. Harry Moore still has his wing and can yet play a whole lot of baseball. Bowles, the Lelands' first baseman, is a coming proposition and will be heard from in the lime light of wonderful feats before the season closes. Say, come out and see Secretary Moseley's great find play short. Will Jones is his name and he is a Jemon and see the Lelands hook up with Jake Weimer's Joliet aggregation. Wickware is now in great form and promises a surprise. See him in tomorrow's game, also young Hardy. who is making the willow crack. The Lelands have several new recruits in to-morrow's game. Look them over. They seem to have the makings. HOME CARE OF MILK The time is at hand when the can of milk in the home becomes of vital importance. As is well known, hot weather soon spoils milk. In fact, milk to be safe as an article of food must at all times be kept cool. The Department of Health is doing all that it can to compel dairymen and . . . . . . --- The Eighth Regiment Band Concert, Dress Parade and Ball AT SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMORY WAS LARGELY ATTENDED. MEDALS AND OTHER DECORATIONS WERE PRESENTED TO LONG AND HONORABLE SERVICE MEN FOR PROFICIENCY IN RIFLE PRACTICE. COL. JOHN R. MARSHALL SETS FORTH THE REASON WHY HIS REGIMENT WILL BE FORCED TO WAIT SEVERAL YEARS LONGER BEFORE A NEW ARMORY CAN BE SECURED FOR ITS MEMBERS. Monday evening, the Eighth Regiment Illinois Guard, gave its annual Band Concert, Dress Parade and Ball at the Seventh Regiment Armory 34th and Wentworth ave., and notwithstanding the rain which came down thick and fast just about the time that many people were getting ready to blow into the Armory, it was largely attended and after the presentation of decorations for proficiency in rifle practice and other medals to the long and honorable service men, and after the grand march, which was formed well onto 11 o'clock, which was led by Col. and Mrs. John R. Marshall, who were followed by his staff officers, their wives and well onto four hundred other couples, in every way the grand march, the other dancing in fact all the ceremonies or exercises in connection with it was indeed very nice. tion of obtaining relief from the legislature in this behalf, before the present session convened, met and discussed the situation with reference to the needs of the Guard. It developed that nearly every regiment clamored, and its commander was insistent, for the same relief. Finally it was agreed that a sub-committee be appointed to sound the leaders in both House and Senate so that some idea might be gained a so what could be hoped for, from this session. It developed after much lobbying that the legislature positively refused to make an appropriation for more than one armory in Chicago at this session. As there were four organizations in Chicago pressing with equal persistency their claims, it was agreed that the commanding officers of these four, viz: the 2nd Reg. 8th Reg., 1st Cavalry, and the Naval Mili The Eighth Regiment Band, under the direction of Sergt. Wm. F Berry discoursed the sweetest and the finest music throughout the evening and in every way it was a regular old fashioned Democratic ball, for everybody seemed to know everybody which fact greatly added to the pleasure of the evening. The following letter sets forth the reason why the Eighth Regiment will be forced to wait several years longer before the new Armory can be secured for its members: Julius F. Taylor. Editor the Broad Ax: Space in your valuable paper will be appreciated for the publication of the subjoined facts with reference to the failure of the legislature to make appropriation for an Armory for the 8th Infantry, Illinois National Guard. This explanation is primarily given in justice to State Senator Samuel Ettleson of the 3rd Senatorial District who, in the course of his primary and election campaigns, promised his large Negro constituency that in the event of his election he would see to it that an appropriation would be made at this session of the legislature for an Armory for the 8th. That his pledge in this regard would have been fulfilled had it not been for conditions and circumstances arising subsequently, I have not the slightest doubt. Briefly stated the facts regarding appropriations for armories for the National Guard are these: The commanding officers of the Guard and Naval Militia in anticipa- dealers to furnish the people of Chicago with clean, pure milk. Of course, the laws in both the state and city are not yet all they should be; notably lacking are regulations compelling dealers, shippers and transportation companies to ice the milk so that it may be kept cool while on its way from the dairy to the consumer in the city. But, assuming that the milk is clean, pure and safe when the milkman leaves it at your door, unless it is properly cared for it will soon become unsafe, even dangerous to use. Milk spoils very quickly; that is, soon becomes unfit for food unless it is kept cool and thoroughly protected from flies and dust. If your milk is delivered early you should provide a place for the milkman to put it where it will be protected from flies, stray dogs, cats, etc. Always remove the cap from the bottle with a smooth, sharp-pointed steel implement, and be sure it is clean. Keep the refrigerator clean and never set milk bottles in it without seeing to it that they are carefully covered. Regiment Band Dress Parade Y WAS LARGELY ATTENDED. ATIONS WERE PRESENTED TO SERVICE MEN FOR PROFICIENCY S FORTH THE REASON WHY PERCED TO WAIT SEVERAL YEARS MEMORY CAN BE SECURED FOR tion of obtaining relief from the legislature in this behalf, before the present session convened, met and discussed the situation with reference to the needs of the Guard. It developed that nearly every regiment clamored, and its commander was insistent, for the same relief. Finally it was agreed that a sub-committee be appointed to sound the leaders in both House and Senate so that some idea might be gained a sto what could be hoped for, from this session. It developed after much lobbying that the legislature positively refused to make an appropriation for more than one armory in Chicago at this session. As there were four organizations in Chicago pressing with equal persistence their claims, it was agreed that the commanding officers of these four, viz: the 2nd Reg., 8th Reg., 1st Cavalry, and the Naval Militia, draw numbers placed in a hat and that the officer drawing No. 1, would be supported by the rest, and in the remaining numerical order of the drawing claims for appropriations at the next legislature would be presented. The numbers were accordingly placed in a hat and the four commanders blind-folded drew. Being the ranking officer, I had the "right of way" at the drawing. The order in which we drew was as follows: No. 1, 2nd Regiment; No. 2, 1st Cavalry; No. 3, 8th Regiment; No. 4, Naval Militia. The Second Regiment drawing No. 1, got the prize. All the commanders had entered into an agreement to support the one drawing first prize and further agreed to drop all personal claims and use their best endeavors in behalf of the successful commander. The result was that through the combined efforts of us all, the 2nd Regiment secured its appropriation. I am informed by Senator Ettelson that he feels reasonably sure of getting a sufficient appropriation at the next legislature to care for the next two on the list, which will include the 8th Infantry. This statement, I hope, will remove any blame from Senator Ettelson whose friendship for the Negro race in general, and the 8th Regiment in particular, is as strong as the Rock of Gibraltar. Chicago, Ill., May 9, '11 Remember at all times how important it is to protect the milk from the dangerous and disease spreading house fly. THE VOLUNTEER WORKER'S CLUB. The Volunteer Worker's Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Anna Howard, 6434 Vincennes ave., Wednesday, May 10. The Volunteers were out in full force, and everyone was in an excellent mood. Mrs. Lorella Chandler added her name to the membership roll. After the routine business, The Volunteers were favored with a soprano solo, by Mrs. Hattie Miry Patten, and a baritone solo, by Mrs. Irene Howard Board. Both young ladies possess rare musical talent. The Hostess seved a very refreshing luncheon. Don't forget the May Musical at Masonic Hall, May 17. Mrs. C. Johnson, Prez.; Mrs. M. Bish, Sec.; L. Webster, Rep. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priesta, 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 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 6027 ARMOUR AVENUE, CHICAGO JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher. Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1878. THE LIBERTY OF THE CITIZEN UPHELD. Judge Petit has wisely decided that the State Senate has no right to compel Edward Tilden to throw open his private books and business accounts to a political fishing party. The gist of the decision appears to lie in the following sentences: The main question involved here is whether the Senate committee had the power to order Mr. Tilden to produce his books. A witness has the right to know what particular inquiry is going on. The record here falls to show. There must also be evidence that the witness has in his possession evidence that was material to the inquiry being conducted. There was no such evidence. The only statement made before the committee indicating that Mr. Tilden knew anything whatever about the alleged subject of inquiry—the alleged corruption of State Senators—was the statement of one Funk that Edward Hines asked him to contribute to a fund to reimburse expenditures in behalf of Senator Lorimer's election, and told him to send the money to Mr. Tilden. What Funk said that Hines said about Tilden was the only word that connected Tilden with the subject of inquiry. Hines denied under oath that he had ever said anything of the kind to Funk Tilden denied under oath that he had ever received any money from any one in connection with the Lorimer election. Yet on the mere hearsay of Funk's tale and denied hearsay at that was sought to compel Mr. Tilden to open all his personal and business records and to let them be pawed over by a rancorous political faction and by two scandalous newspapers, to make use of what they pleased! Incidentally Mr. Tilden offered to let one man on the committee examine his books privately, but the committee refused. A general public dragnet investigation or nothing was the committee demand. In view of the notorious facts of the case it is evident that had Judge Petit's decision been other than what it was no man's privacy and no man's affairs in this state would have been safe from hostile search and seizure. All that would be necessary to get access to them would be to trump up a factional legislative investigation, get anybody to mention his name, and the trick would be done. The Hon. Adelor J. Petit has redefined a decision according to the law and the facts and a decision in which he vindicates, as a righteous judge should, the liberty of the citizen and his right to protection against unreasonable and malicious search into his private affairs—The Chicago Inter Ocean. To this we say Amen! Amen!—Ed. TUBEROELOGISM MOVEMENT IN CREATED 700 PER OENT. From statistics published to-day in the New Tuberculosis Directory of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, it is ascertained that over 600 cities and towns of the United States, besides about 100 in Canada, are engaged in the war against consumption, and that on April 1st there were nearly 1,500 different agencies at work in the crumde, an increase of nearly 700 per cent in the last seven years. The new directory lists 421 tuberculosis sanitaries, hospitals and day camps; 511 associations and committees for the prevention of tuberculosis; 342 special dispensaries; 68 open air schools; 98 hospitals for the insane and penal institutions making special provision for their tuberculosis inmates; besides giving an account of the anti-tuberculosis legislation in every state and in about 250 cities. The directory, which is the third of its kind that has ever been published in this country, gives the most complete survey of the anti-tuberculosis movement that can be secured, and shows the remarkable growth of this campaign in the last seven years. The first directory in 1904 showed only 183 organizations and institutions in the entire United States. The second directory in 1908 reported 649 different agencies, as compared with 1,440 in the new book. Taking these figures as a basis, the anti-tuberculosis movement has increased in force since 1904 nearly 700 per cent and since 1908 over 105 per cent. The following table shows the growth of the movement along the principal lines of activity for each year since 1905. Associations. Senstoria and hospitals. THE ZION FORUM ADOPTS CONSTITUTION. The new literary society spoken of in these columns last week which was organized at Walters A. M. E. Church, corner 38th and Dearborn streets, held a very enthusiastic session on last Tuesday evening, at which a constitution and rules for governing the society were adopted. The name by which this organization will be known is "The Zion Forum." Mr. J. W. Van Camp was elected critic, Mr. W. J. Burdine, editor of the Forum Journal; Miss Iva Mae Ellison, pianist, and Miss C. S. Evens assistant secretary. The following committees were appointed: On program, H. David Murray, Mrs. Esther Chapman and Miss C. S. Evens. On courtesies: A. E. West, Mrs. Evelyn Taylqr and Miss Elizabeth Douglas. Committee on socials: Mrs. S. J. Ellison, Mrs. Alice Brown, Mrs. F. F. Claughton, Mrs. Evelyn Randolph and Mr. H. C. Fox. On rules: H. D. Murray, J. N. Van Camp and Rev. G. W. Clawghton. Short speeches were made by the president, Dr. James N. Harris, H. C. Fox and Dr. Anna R. Cooper. A delightful instrumental solo was rendered by Miss C. S. Evens. The society will meet every Tuesday at 8:30 p. m. in the Walters A. M. E. Zion Church. The public is cordially invited to attend. Walters A. M. E. Church, 38th and Dearborn Street. Rev. Henry J. Callis, pastor. The services on last Sunday were attended by large crowds; the sacrament of baptism was administered to three candidates by immersion at 6:30 a.m. The services at 11 a. m., at which the holy communion was very solemnly celebrated and the large audience was deeply impressed. At 8 p. m. Dr. Callis preached on "Prevailing Pray," and it was said by many to be one of the best sermons they had ever heard. At the 11 a. m. service Sunday the doctor will take for his subject, "Have I Been Born Again" Sunday school at 1 p. m., C. E. Society at 6:30 p. M. At 8 p. m. the subject will be, "God Cares for All of His Creatures." "C." HAS NEGRO SEGREGATION PLAN. Georgia Legislator Proposes to Set Apart Section for Exclusive Use of Race in Southern States. Columbus, Ga., May 11—(Special)—Concentration of all the Negroes of the south in a section of the country set apart for themselves is proposed in a measure which will be presented to the Georgia legislature at its next session by Representative Elect James B. Slade of Columbus. His plan is to start the movement in Georgia and have it extend throughout the south. NEW MILLINEERY PARLOB Mrs. Anna Hayman, 3236 Wabash avenue. Phone, Douglas 462. Latest styles in ladies' hats, hats made to order, trimmed and blocked. Prices reasonable. Mm. Ophile Wells entertained the Settlement Club at her residence In Wednesday afternoon, May 10. CHIPS Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hall, are the owners of a beautiful touring car. Mr. Arthur Wells was entertained with a box party at the Pekin last Monday eve. Mrs. Marshall Drish has removed from 4623 South Dearborn street to 6120 Ada street. Dr. James E. McCornell has removed his offices from 3958 Street to 4752 State street, where he will be pleased to meet his patients and friends. Attorney R. A. J. Shaw has moved his law office from 79 Clark street to the Real Estate Board Building, Randolph and Dearborn streets. Miss Mabel Arrant, daughter of Mrs. Hattle Arrant, 3635 Vernon avenue; has accepted of a position in the establishment of Prof. Emanuel, 169 Wabash avenue, and she likes her occupation very much. It is interesting to note that in the Child's Welfare Exhibition to take place at the Coliseum beginning May 11th, that among the teachers to make exhibits is Mrs. Mary F. Waring, who will demonstrate a practical lesson in bookbinding Saturday, May 13th. Monday evening May 15 at 8:15 sharp Kemper Harreld, will appear in a violin recital at the Institutional church, 3825 Dearborn street, assisting artists, Abbie Mitchell-Phillips, soprano, Alma Pitts-Williams, reader. Admission 35 cents. The Peerless Club gave its Spring dance at the Masonic Hall, 40th and State street, last Thursday eve, May 11. The affair was a social success. The club is composed of some of the leading young men of this city. About 150 of the young set attended. Attorneys William G. Anderson and F. L. Barnett, late assistant state's attorney of Cook county; are now occupying a fine suite of law-offices at 140 North Dearborn st., on the fifth floor; corner Randolph and Dearborn sts., and they are amply able to look after all kinds of legal business. The pupils of Miss Mary E. Crutchfield's class have been selected to sing at the Child's Exhibit Welfare Exhibition because of their excellence in music. The selection of Mrs. Waring and the class of pupils taught by Miss Crutchfield, demonstrates very clearly that in the final analysis merit wins, irrespective of color. Frank P. George presents "The Danaabagay," including the invincible celebrities: Miss St. Clair White, Miss Gladys E. Edwards, Mr. Craig Williams, Miss Gladys Anderson, Mr. George Garner, Jr. Oakalnd Music Hall, Decoration evening, May 29. Garfield Wilson's Orchestra will augment the discourse. Sam Fielding, manager in advance. Jap Howard, an Afro-American Democrat residing in the first ward; who has for years been one of the right hand men of Alderman Michael Kenna; received the endorsement of his ward organization and with the backing of the Alderman, Sheriff Michael Zimmer, has landed Mr. Howard in a position in the County Building. Oakland Music Hall, 40th and Cottage Grove Ave., was the scene of a beautiful dancing party, given by the Peerless Social Club, Thursday eve, May 11. About 200 young people attended. The affair was strictly formal and admission was by card only. The officers are: Thomas T. Carlisle, President; Roy M. Young, Vice President; David B. Harris, Secretary; Julius C. Green, Treasurer. As man advances, as his intellect enlarges, as his knowledge increases, as his ideals become nobler, the Bibles and creeds will lose their authority—the miraculous will be classed with the impossible and the idea of special providence will be discarded. Thousands of religions have perished, innumerable gods have died, and why should the religion of our time be exempt from the common fate—Robert G. Ingersoll. Mr. and Mrs. Tillery arrived in Chicago from Topeka, Kan., last week on their honeymoon and are contemplating making this city their home. Mrs. Tillery is better known as Miss Minnie Page of Topeka, Kan. She was one of Kansas' most popular and highly esteemed young ladies and comes from an old well to do family. Mr. Alexander Tillery was one of Omaha, Neb.'s leading society young men, and he accepted a position with the Rock Island paymaster and treasurer as clerk. They will be at home to their friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Manning, 3524 Calumet avenue. DR. JOHN HURST'S ANNUAL REPORT Financial Board of A.M.E. Church Shows Healthy Condition. AFRIGAN FIELD REMEMBERED. Bishop H. B. Parks In Address Makes Deep Impression on Members of the Board In Referring to Great Work of the Late Bishop Abraham Grant—The Report by Episcopal Districts. Reports submitted by Rev. Dr. John Hurst, financial secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal church, at the thirtieth annual meeting of the financial board of the denomination held in Washington on Wednesday. April 19. showed that $201,753.26 was raised in "dollar money" in 1910. This is an increase of over $3,000 in the money raised last year through the M. B. H. REV. DR. JOHN HURST. same channel and $34,000 more than was reported in 1900, when Dr. Hurst made his first annual report. The session was called to order by Bishop Parks, who is filling the position of chairman of the board, held by the late Bishop Abraham Grant. Bishop Parks made a marked impression in the short address that he delivered, especially when he spoke with feeling of the services rendered the denomination by his late predecessor. In submitting his report Dr. Hurst made a number of recommendations for the successful carrying on of the work of the department. He also called attention to the financial status of the work of the church in West and South Africa. The report by episcopal districts presided over by the following bishops was: First, Wesley J. Gaines.....$13,526.65 Second, Levi J. Coppin.....15,521.85 Third, W. B. Derrick.....6,535.60 Fourth, C. T. Snapper.....15,055.48 Fifth, H. B. Parks, vice late Bishop Grant.....13,738.41 Sixth, James S. Smith.....28,948.48 Seventh, B. F. Lee.....18,797.28 Eighth, H. M. Turner, vice late E. W. Lampton.....19,934.48 Ninth, J. S. Flipper.....15,967.13 Tenth, Evans Tyre.....11,210.26 Eleventh, M. B. Salter.....15,261.54 Twelfth, H. Blanton Parks.....24,195.06 Thirteenth, W. H. Heard.....15,405.06 Fourteenth, J. Albert Johnson.....2,985.00 The last two mentioned districts take in West and South Africa respectively. Of this big sum raised in dollar sub- scriptions, 8 per cent ($16,148.26) was devoted to the educational work of the P. BUSHOP H. B. PARKS. denomination, 10 per cent ($26,175.33) turned over to the board of church extension, and $7,244.18 retained by the various annual conferences for mission work, the care of superannuated ministers, widows and orphans. The members of the board are: Rev. A. L. Murray, Atlantic City; John T. Jenifea, Chicago; Charles Bundy, Cleveland, O.; A. J. Carey, Chicago; J. R. Ransom, Topeka, Kan.; E. W. Lee, Morris Brown college, Atlanta, Ga.; N. B. B星rett, Charleston, W. Va.; W. T. Strong, Jackson, Miss.; P. C. Hunt, Palestine, 'ex.; A. J. Kershaw, Tallahasse, Fis.; C. H. Shelto, Memphis, Tenn.; M. C. H. Johnstone, West Africa, and Mr. A. Fortune, Cape Town South Africa. These twenty-eight pounds of blood in the body of an average grown-up person, and at each pulsion the heart moves ten pounds. New York's Speedway. Drivers of fast horses in New York city have the costliest speedway in the world. It cost $3,000,000 and is reserved by the city for the specihl use of drivers of fast horses. It begins at One Hundred and Fifty-fifth street and extends north to Dyckmaa street, a distance of four and one-quarter miles. An Old New York Grave. The oldest grave in Trinity churchyard, New York city, so far as can be determined, is that of Richard Churcher. The stone on the grave indicates that the boy died at the age of five and a half years. April 5, 1681. Bleaching Ivory Ivory may be bleached by placing it in a glass dish filled with turpentine and exposing it for two or three days to the sunlight. "Could you do something for a pore old sailor?" asked the seedy looking wanderer at the gate. "Poor old sailor?" echoed the lady at work at the tub. "Yes'm; I follered the wotter for eighteen years." "Well," said the woman after a critical look, "you certainly don't look as if you ever caught up with it." Then she resumed her labors.—Ideas. "A penny for your thoughts!" I cried. She turned a guilty hue. "They're not worth that," the maid replied. "My thoughts were but of you." —Philadelphia Ledger. Mrs. Willis—Isn't it awful the way people paw over goods in a store? Mrs. Gillis—Shocking! I went over to the waist counter this morning and picked up every single garment, and there wasn't one that didn't have the marks where somebody had been handling them.—Brooklyn Life. Take pattern from the busy bee, The earnest honey maker. No time to stand and watch has he The noisy sidewalk faker. Nor is it in his record he Has for one minute tarried And mingled with a mob to see Some rich girl being married. —Detroit Free Press. "In time of trial," said the preacher, "what brings us the greatest comfort?" "An acquittal." responded a lowbrow who should never have been admitted by the usher.—Toledo Blade. There are problems in this busy world To solve are mighty tough. Pray tell us why the smallest girl Should tote the biggest muff. —Chicago News. Or why the very smallest maid Puts on a fearful "rat" And staggers down the street beneath A flower garden hat. —Birmingham Age-Herald. Or why the smallest waist you see Beneath a glow of rouge Should be supported by what is not The smallest things in shoes. —Spokane Spokesman-Review. They were discussing the future of their boys. "I'll tell you," said Mrs. McKay, "my husband has a pull with the man higher up, and I'll get him to put your boy at the bar." "Well, I thank you," answered her companion. "but Clarence doesn't drink, you see."—Philadelphia Times. Though mighty deeds you may have done, Keep hustling just the same. Remember that last year's home run Won't count in this year's game. —Washington Star. "Ida's rich uncle in California sent her a lovely brooch with her name set in costly diamonds." "How delighted she must be!" "Well, she isn't. She's just mad because her parents didn't name her Katherine or Alexandrina."—Boston Transcript. They saw the queer, outiandish beast while visiting the zoo. "We never saw the like before," they said. "It's something guu." —Galveston News. Druggist (to his stout wife)—Don't come in just this minute. I am about to sell six bottles of my fat reducing mixture—Continent. Mary had a little jam. She smeared some on her nose. When Mary's ma came home at night— Well, what do you suppose? —Chicago Record-Herald. Kind Looking Old Gentleman—Don't you know what becomes of little boys who swear? Signature Experts. A number of the larger banking institutions employ from one to half a dozen men whose soie duty is to examine every check that comes in through the clearing house and vouch for the genuineness of the signatures. Man's Brain. The brain of a man exceeds twice that of any other animal. Horses. Gray horses are the longest lived. Creams are usually delicate and are seriously affected by very warm weather. Rapid Shoemaking. A piece of leather can now be transformed into a pair of boots in thirty-four minutes, passing through the hands of sixty-three people and through fifteen machines. "Upon the success of the Leland Giants this year depends the Negro continuance as a factor in the baseball arena. Their Park is the only Park in the city operated and controlled by Negroes. This should be sufficient for every Negro to attend the games at this Park." B. F. Moseley, Sec. and Treas. 6221 Halsted St. MOTTS PEKIN THEATRE 1 Big Show Each Night Week of May 8th "The Wolf" Eugene Walter's Story of Canadian Woods. Original Production with All Accessories as Used on the Road. Watch for Big Bill of Favorities WEEK OF MAY 16th 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. Small Boy—Oh. yes. They become golfers when they grow up.—Woman's Home Companion. Though for etiquette she may not care And about such trifles storm, The chorus girl is always right there When it comes to perfect form. —Philadelphia Telegraph. "Your friend is a bankrupt!" "Thank heaven!" "What do you mean?" "It's the only chance I'll have to collect a cent of what he owes me."—Cleveland Leader. I will not leave my task. Time, time is all I ask. Grant me but time and leave me free, And I will plunder eonity. Prematurity. The maiden's nose is rosy red—"Ker-choo, ach-oo, ker-shoo!" Too soon her winter togs she shed To do her peekaboo. —Youngatown Telegram. Beware of the Fan. Elocutionist—Strike! For your altars and your fires! Strike! Till the last armed foe— Fan—Dat's two strikes, mister! One more an' yer out!—New York Evening World. Well, Where? Larry was a cowboy bold Who went out on a bat. He whirled his lasso once or twice, And where was lariat? —Cleveland Leader. An Even Break "The roads today are overrun by automobiles." "Well, the roads haven't got anything on the pedestrians." - Pittsburg Press. The teacher asked. "When did Moses live?" After the silence had become painful she ordered: "Open your Old Testaments. What does it say there?" A boy answered. "Moses, 4,000." "Now," said the teacher, "why didn't you know when Moses lived?" "Well," replied the boy, "I thought it was his telephone number." - Suburban Life. A comely young woman named Jane While walking was caught in the rain. She ran—almost flew; Her complexion did, too. And she reached home exceedingly plain. —Philadelphia Telegram. Visitor (who has been going for the last half hour—You know. I'm not physically strong, but I've got good staying powers. Hostess (wearily)—Yes; we noticed that—M. A. P. The flying Dutchman scanned each wave, And a doleful sigh sighed he. "This bit of chasing sailors brave Is older than the sea. No more they fear my ghostly light Or square sails fore and aft, And if I wish to score them right I'll have to change my craft." Soon then the flying Dutchman blew His ancient ship in twain, And high above the sea he flew In a modern aeroplane. —Chicago News. Unanswered Letters. Those letters that I ought to write— Their haunting memory thrills Me with a vague uneasiness. Like thoughts of New Year's bills. Too long have I neglected them, And now I see them there. All mutely looking up at me With a repressful air. They haunt me in my waking hours, They haunt me in my dreams. I know to all my waiting friends My fault enormous seems. I know I ought to answer them— My guilt I will allow— Not I don't feel like sitting down To write these letters now. --- He will bury cheaper than the trust P. B. GEO. O. Funeral Director and Embalmment 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 fun You are cordially invited to co-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. Only 1 per cent of the cablegrams sent overseas are concerned with family or private matters. The rest are commercial, journalistic or official. Calendars with white figures on a dark background are more easily read in an insufficiently lighted room than those with black figures upon white paper. Glass Windows. Glass windows were first used for light in 1180. Bread In Germany The Germans, comparatively, do not eat much bread. On many tables of well to do persons it is never eaten at the principal meal of the day. Philippine Forests Forests of the Philippines, according to a government expert, contain 200,000,000,000 board feet of lumber, one-half as much as in the forest reserves of the United States, but on one-eighth the area of land. Leaden Water Pipes. In 1252 lead pipe began to be used for carrying water. Largest Tree Trunk. Said to be the largest tree trunk in the world is that of a tule tree at Hila, Mexico, which measures 145 feet in girth. BEAU MOUNT G CEME Only Chicago Cemetery discrimination. Only Chicago Cemetery at entrance in the center of the MOUNT GLENWOOD CEMETERY. Only Chicago Cemetery whose Charter does not allow discrimination. Only Chicago Cemetery where the funeral train stops at entrance in the center of the grounds. Only Chicago Cemetery made almost perfect by nature. Tickets only 30 cents round trip. Tickets on sale at the Cemetery office. SECURE TICKETS EARLY! Good speaking, singing and other exercises. Come and go with us and see this beautiful Cemetery. NOTICE!-On account of expensive improvements being made there will be an advance in the price of all lots in Mount Glenwood Cemetery on June 15th, 1911. BUY NOW! Call at our office or write for illustrated folder and price list of lots. Mount Glenwood Cemetery Association Tel. Douglas 5574 Open Evenings 3125 So. State St. Cablegrama. Calendars. JONES. er who conducts, one of the most ments in Chicago. As a result honest funeral direction. furnishes automobile funerals for carriages, can save you from Fifty general. appare our prices with others before and from which to select, that will part of the city or suburbs with- ons. Bodies shipped to all parts gn countries at the very lowest adant. Office and chapel, 1904 W. City Cousin—But, Cousin Eben, you can't go to the party in those clothes. Your grandfather wore those at least forty years ago. Cousin Eben—That's all right. You don't suppose there'll be anybody at the party that saw him in them, do you?—Puck. Old Omar in the ancient times Wrote much about the joys of jugging. If he had lived today his rhymes Would warble much. I wot. of chugging- He and his thou, so popular- A hike, a pike and motorcar. —Judge. The Ready Explainer "This doesn't taste like genuine maple sirup to me," said the suspicious purchaser. "Probably not," replied the genial grocer. "After what you have been accustomed to the real article would naturally seem strange."—Washington Star. A Couple of Lays A Couple of Lays. The rain and the hen have their work. As everything earthly must. The hen gets busy and lays an egg While the rain is laying the dust. -Chicago News. The Good Old Times Some one of the same name as Charles James Fox having been hanged at Tyburn. Fox asked Selwyn if he had been there. "No." replied Selwyn; "I never go to rehearsals."—"The Beaux and the Dandies." by Clare Jerrold. TIFUL GLENWOOD TERY. whose Charter does not allow where the funeral train stops grounds Old Omar. NEW BUILDINGS FOR KOWALIGA Well Regulated School In Center of Great Industrial District. Thrifty institution In Elmore County, Ala., Rapidly Recovering From Misfortune Caused by Fire a Few Years Ago—The Dixie Industrial Stock Company Organized. By CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. Kowaliga, Ala.—The cornerstones of four new buildings at the Kowaliga school, in Elmore county, Ala., were formally laid during the Easter holidays, and within a few weeks these structures, now approaching completion, will be dedicated to the uses of a colored community that is "leveling up," to use the phrase of its leader, through the medium of simple education and well directed industry. The buildings take the place of those destroyed by fire some two years ago and are remarkable, inasmuch as they are the product of colored workmen, who felled and sawed timber for them, made the shingles and joiner work and called upon the outside world for no materials save nails and hardware. Kowaliga differs widely from other colored schools in that it seeks not to train highly educated academic or industrial leaders for the race at large, but to develop the economic resources of a restricted territory by teaching the landowners and tenants how to take advantage of the opportunities open to them. Incidentally, their moral welfare is not neglected, and in the surrounding country the Kowaliga people have the reputation of being law abiding as well as industrious. Without the advantages afforded by the school it is reasonable to assume that few of these people would have outgrown the ignorance in which they were bred, and without the industries that have sprung up to re-enforce the educational features of their life it is doubtful whether they could have progressed to any appreciable extent along industrial lines. How Community Was Founded. The history of Kowaliga community dates back forty years, when John Benson bought 160 acres of land forming part of the plantation on which he had lived as a slave. He was a thrifty man and could turn his hand almost to anything. When he received his freedom he went to work for $10 a month and at the end of his first year he had saved $100. That was the way he accumulated money enough to purchase land. His wife was a government schoolteacher, one of the very first of her race, who had been sent into the county in the reconstruction period to impart to the colored people what little knowledge she had acquired. All of the Benson children received a sound education, and when the son, William E. Benson, returned to his home after graduating from Howard university in 1895 he determined to see what he could do to raise the standard of living among his neighbors. They had little capital, and their knowledge of modern agricultural methods was practically nil. Under the circumstances their children were destined to follow the same unprofitable path on the farm or suffer worse luck by drifting to the city, unless their environment underwent a change. So Benson junior, in company with a classmate and teacher, called the farmers to the cabin schoolhouse where he got his rudimentary education and told them he wanted to give their children a grammar school education and a certain amount of industrial and domestic training. He wanted, he said, to develop their latent abilities so that they might become intelligent and thrifty. Logs were felled and cut in the sawwill owned by Benson senior; shingles were made and a kiln of brick was burned for the foundation and chimneys. Benson's father provided ten acres of land, and in two years the first building of Kowaliga school was completed. In 1900, four years after the school was opened, Benson put into effect his labor scheme by organizing the Dixie Industrial company. In which several northerners took stock. Some of them did not expect to see their money again, but were willing to make the experiment of building up an industrial community. A tract of 5,000 acres of virgin timberland was purchased at a low figure, and the plan to provide work the whole year through was developed along definite lines. There are about 1,000 people in the Kowaliga district, which is nine miles long and six wide, and of these about thirty families, representing one-quarter of the population, own their farms, on which they plant cotton and vegetables and raise stock and poultry. They are better housed today than ever before, because the sawmills they help to operate provide them with building materials at moderate prices, while the value of the land has doubled in ten years, owing to the exploitation of the district. The company has increased its holdings to 10,000 acres, and while it is turning over some of the cleared land to the farmer it is also practicing conservation by reserving a certain proportion of its holdings for the development of a second growth of timber. Extraordinary Kindness. "Mrs. Binks is an awfully kind hearted woman. There is hardly another like her in this town." "What charities is she most interested in?" "I don't think she is interested in any charity, but she had a dressmaker in her house the other day, and when I asked her to give me the woman's address she did it without trying for a moment to convince me that it would be useless to try to engage her."—Chicago Record-Herald. Envy. As soon's a man Acquires a roll The world declares He has no soul. —Birmingham Age-Herald. As soon as man Acquires renown The world begins To run him down. —Detroit Free Press. As soon as man Acquires a car The world begins His fame to jar. —Cleveland Plain Dealer, What She Could Do. Mistress (to newly arrived Norwegian girl)—Can you cook? Mistress—Can you wait on the table? Girl—Naw. Misterss—Well, what can you do? Girl—Ah can milk reindeers.—New York Mall. A Jingle of the Cabins. Buildin's a-goin' almost out o' sight— Purty good stations fer alirships to 'light. But come to the cabins, Where fiddles are playin', Fer there's where life's joy In the blossoms is stayin'. Lots o' fine sights that the alirships reveal, But there's fun joggin' on in the oxomobile. The cabins still call, An' the fiddles are playin', An' Joy an' his sweetheart In bright blossoms strayin'. —Atlanta Constitution. Juvenile Theory. Sunday School Teacher—What are sins, Harold? Small Harold—Parents. Sunday School Teacher—Why, how do you make that out? Small Harold—Well, the good book says "Be sure your sins will find you out," and that's what parents are always doing—Chicago News. Between Friends. St. Paul and St. Peter were strolling one day "Twould be well here to tarry and shake for the drinks." The very first throw Peter threw five sevens. Paul was surprised and exclaimed: "Good heavens! That's a wonderful throw! But, all the same. Miracles don't go in a friendly game!" —Puck. One Man Who Came Bet Two fight fans were discussing the Jeffries-Johnson fight. "It's the old story—they never come back." "Except Enoch Arden," replied the other, "and he had to go away again." —Everybody's Magazine. Please Spiguer He returned from the club full of liquor. His wife took one look at the tiquor; Then, applying a cane, She cried, "Do this again and I'll thump you with one that is thiquor!" —Boston Transcript. A Squelcher. Miss Fliert-Oh. Mr. Jones, wouldn't it be nice if you were not married! If you were not, what would you do? Jones—I would get on the trail of Mrs. Jones again and annoy her until she consented, just as I did before.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. A Stage Episode. A breeze blew down the valley. They set it up again. Stage scenes, you know, Are apt to grow Topheavy now and then. —Louville Courier-Journal. A Natural Obstacle He—If you women did get the right to vote you couldn't in the nature of things keep it. She (indignantly)—Why not, sir? He—Because it is a secret ballot, you know.—Baltimore American. The Red Breast. The Red Breast. The robin is a joyous bird Whose springtime sense is of the best. He wears all prudently, we've heard. A red protector on his chest —Washington Star. Possible Mourner "His widow may marry again."— Emporia Gazette. Not Eager to Enlist. We're very busy talking war, But all the writing It's hard work getting young men for The real fighting. —Detroit Free Press. Generous. "She gave her husband a pocket case for his birthday." "Anything in it?" "Yes—the bill!" — Spokane Spokesman-Review. Not His. "Two souls with but a single thought" "Were Dog and Gus; but, bless me, By just one look at Gus never taught The single thought is Bowl! —Catholic Standard and Thesor The campaniles of St. Mark and Pisa were built or begun in the same century-viz. the twelfth. The leaning tower is 179 feet high and 51 feet 8 inches in diameter, cylindrical in form, the exterior entirely built of white marble and the interior of Verruca stone. Run to One Name In the village of Walchwil, Switzerland, out of a population of 1,044 no fewer than 508 persons possess the name of Hurlimann. South Carolina Indigo Prior to the Revolution indigo was next to rice, the most valuable product of South Carolina. It was first planted in South Carolina by Elizabeth Lucas, who in 1744 became the wife of Chief Justice Charles Pinckney. The annual crop before the Revolution amounted to upward of 1,100,000 pounds. Ocean Water At the bottom of the ocean water is much colder than at the top. Girdle Mirrors In the sixteenth century no lady was considered in full dress unless she had a mirror at her breast. It was oval in shape, about four by six inches in size. Incense. Incease is the resinous gum that exudes from a tree found in British Somaliland from near Berbera to Cape Guardaful. Some incense comes from a region adjoining Maskat, near the Arabian coast. Inferior incense is found in India, but the best and greatest quantity comes from British Somaliland. The Oldest Map The oldest map in existence is a piece of mosaic in a Byzantine church at Malaba, in Palestine. It represents part of the Holy Land and is 1,700 years old. Chimneys Chimneys became a part of house construction as early as 1236. The Deeper Hurt. Blow, blow, thou winter wind! Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude. Thy tooth is not so keen Because thou art not seen, Although thy breath is rude. —Shakespeare. Kick, kick, thou soulless mule! Thou dost not, as a rule, Hurt half as much, alack, As he who flatters me When I may hear and see And scoffs behind my back! —Chicago Record-Herald. His Idea of It. Citiman—You ought to know something about flora and that sort of thing. Tell me, what is a "forgetmenot?" Subbubs—Why, it's a piece of string that your wife ties around your finger when you go in town on an errand. Catholic Standard and Times. Out of the Shadow Out of the Shadow. The sunny side, the shady side— Oh, be the highway scant or wide, The sun shines here and there doth hide! Whate'er the task that should be done, Whate'er the goal that must be won, See that it leads you in the sun. 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, 8924 State street. J. S. Dorsey's drug store, 20 W. 51st street, near Dearborn. R. J. Jones, news stand, barber shop and pool room, 5364 State street George I. Martin, maker of fine cigars and news stand, 18 W. 51st 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. 37th Street. T. B. Hall, laundry office, tobacco and news stand, 11 W. 29th street near State. Mrs. Jas. H. Lewis, notions, edgars and news stand, 15 W. 30th street near State. B. Davis edgars, tobacco and news stand, 3533 State street. H. D. Burt, notions and news stand 3536 State street. W. M. Maxwell notions, cigars to bacco, confections and news stand 5352 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. Buddence ST Macallister Telephone Ashland 363 Office Telephones Central 1859 Automatic 5660 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 818-820 Reeper Blvd CLARK, AND WASHINGTON ST. CHICAGO S. A. T. WATKINS LAWYER Suite 411, 59 Dearborn St. Tel. Central 3142 Res. Tel. Douglas 3634 CHICAGO Office Phones Res., Doug. 4397 Cent. 6884. 3337 Wab. Ave. Res., Doug. 4397 3337 Wab. Ave. Third April. J. GRAY LUCAS ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 303 Kedzie Bldg. 89 Randolph St. PATRICK H. O'DONNELL WILLIAM DILLON CLARENCE A. TOOLEN Tel. Central 4600 O'Donnell, Dillon & ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite 1218-1219 Ashland Block RANDOLPH & CLARK STREETS Phone Main 4153 NOTARY PUBLIC Phone residence, Gray 5670 Walter M. Farmer ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 708, 171 Washington St. Res. 4, 4856 Langley Av. CHICAGO A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 84-86 La Salle Street, Chicago Suite 615 to 616. Telephone Main 3077. Telephone Main 2017 J. A. TRIBUE 171 WASHINGTON ST. Room 788 Chicago Telephone Monroe 8857 L. D. Williams Painter, Paperhanger and Calciminer Plasterer & Whitewasher 608 West Harrison Street Chicago Mrs. Martha Broadus-Anderson Soprano Fall Term Begins September 1st, 1910 Residence 6450 Champlain Avenue Chicago, IL. Phone Normal 3316 Established 1867 Phone Oakland 2560-188 John J. Dunn Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Coal and Wood FIFTY-FIRST STREET AND ARMOUR AVENUE Ball Ranch: 31st St. & L. E. & H. E. Rp., Nine Ote and Amherst Avenue CHICAGO --- WM. D. NEIGHBORS & CO REAL ESTATE AT LOWEST PRICES Easiest Terms to be had in Chicago Loans on first and second Mortgages Fire Insurance placed in any company 3517 State Street CHICAGO, ILL. Phone Aldine 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 printing 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- 1 MRS. JOHN H. MURPHY, JR. 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 1314 Drudl Hill avenue after May 1. ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK FOR TRUE REFORMERS. Mayer Richardson and Other City Officials Indorse 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 undergrown, believe it is the duty of every citizen of Richmond to do something in his or her power to help save the True Reformers because of the unfit 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 staff will be prepared to serve. S. W. W. of Hustings court; J. M. Imanu, law and equity court; K. M. Smith, attorneys at law; Ben T. August, stock of the city of Richmond; James R. Roberts, commissions of labor; W. T. Tolney, secretary chamber of court; James R. Pam, treasurer of court; George W. Pyrusquinn & Rose Bain, court; George W. Pyrusquinn & Rose Bain, printers; Eugene Allen, Jr., postmaster; D. C. Richardson, mayor of Richmond. 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 eighty-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 gratuitously served to pupils too poor to pay for them. Scotland has a superannuation act which provides pensions for its schoolteachers. 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 Oldhamman. 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