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THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY Robert T. Motts, Owner and Manager of the Pekin Theater PASSED AWAY AT HIS BEAUTIFUL HOME, 4110 CALUMET AVENUE, EARLY MONDAY MORNING. HE WAS THE LAST OF THE FIRM OF SNOWDEN, MOTTS, AND BEASLEY. HE CAME TO THIS CITY FROM WASHINGTON, IOWA, WHERE HE WAS BORN AND WHERE HIS REMAINS WILL LIE BY THE SIDE OF HIS PARENTS, THIRTY YEARS AGO. AND SINGLE HANDED AND ALONE HE ACHIEVED FAME AND FORTUNE AND THE INFLUENCE WHICH HE EXERTED FOR GOOD WILL LIVE FOR MANY YEARS TO COME IN THE MEMORIES OF THOSE WHO KNOW HIM BEST. FUNERAL SERVICES WERE HELD OVER HIS REMAINS AT QUINN CHAPEL THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND WELL ON TO FOUR THOUSAND PEOPLE WERE IN AND AROUND THE CHURCH DURING THE SERVICES. REVS. W. D. COOK AND D. P. ROBERTS, PAID GLOWING TRIBUTES TO HIM AS AN ENTERPRISEING CITIZEN, BENEVOLENT FRIEND AND BENEFACTOR TO HIS FELLOW MEN. DANIEL M. JACKSON WAS IN CHARGE OF THE FUNERAL ABRANGEMENTS AND PERFORMED HIS PART TO PERFECTION. THE ELKS HEADED BY THEIR BAND MET THE FUNERAL CORTEGE AT 35th AND STATE STREET AND MARCHED ON TO THE CHURCH WITH IT. THE FLORAL TRIBUTES WERE NUMEROUS AND SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT. FRANK W. SOLON, SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS OF CHICAGO, JAMES A. QUINN, CITY SEALER, STATE SENATOR FRANCIS P. BRADY, ALDERMAN WILSON SHUFELT, ATTORNEY GEORGE S. FOSTER AND OTHER PROMINENT WHITE CITIZENS ATTENDED THE SERVICES. ROBERT T. MOTTS WAS ONE OF OUR WARMEST FRIENDS AND WITH HIS THOUSANDS OF FRIENDS THE WRITER JOINS WITH THEM IN LAMENTING HIS UNTIMELY DEATH. Vol. 'XVI PASSED AWAY AT HIS BEAUTIFUL HE WAS THE LAST OF THE FIRM. HE CAME TO THIS CITY FROM W MAINS WILL LIE BY THE S AND SINGLE HANDED AND ALONG HE EX EXERTED FOR GOOD WHO KNOW HIM BEST. FUNERAL SERVICES WERE HELD WELL ON TO FOUR THOUSA SERVICES. REVS. W. D. COOK AND D. P. ROBE BENEVOLENT FRIEND AND D. DANIEL M. JACKSON WAS IN CHA TO PERFECTION. THE ELKS HEADED BY THEIR B MARCHED ON TO THE CHUR THE FLOREAL TRIBUTES WERE N FRANK W. SOLON, SUPERINTEND SENATOR FRANCIS P. BRAD OTHER PROMINENT WHITE ROBERT T. MOTTS WAS ONE OF WRITER JOINS WITH THEM Robert T. Motts, who was a power in politics among the Afro-Americans on the South Side, who was also a giant in the business and theatrical world among both races and who was well and favorably known throughout all parts of the United States and the old world as well, for be it remembered that he had the honor of being the first Colored man in the wide world to construct and conduct a theater, to be run in the interest of the Colored race; in which members of his race always had the right of way on its stage, even down to the very day of his death. Silently passed away early last Monday morning at his beautiful home 4110 Calumet ave., after an illness of three or four weeks, leukemi was the immediate cause of his death. He was born in Washington, Iowa, June 24, 1861, being a little more than 50 years old at the time he gently folded his arms in death, he wended his way to this city without money and friends in 1881, from his native home, and after serving as a first class coachman and working at other odd jobs, all the time saving his money, he finally decided to engage in business for himself and shortly thereafter the old firm of Snowden, Motts and Beasley, was formed which consisted of Samuel R. Snowden, who died a few years ago in New York City, without one dollar to his name, Robert T. Motts, and William Beasley, who passed away a few years ago stripped of every dollar of his former wealth They threw their names to the breezes at 480 South State street, and in a very short time their resort become the headquarters for all the Colored sporting men in this city and also for those visiting it from all parts of the United States and the result was that they made money hand over fist, they continued in business at that number until 1890, then they removed to 2700 State street, and no one can ever estimate the amount of money they made after their removal further South, for each member of the firm fairly rolled in wealth and at all times they were bedecked from head to foot with diamonds and other costly jewelry; in time Snowden and Bealey, concluded that they had enough money to paint the whole world red, so they dropped out of the old firm and Robert T. Motts, continued to press on and on single handed and alone, he saved his money and wisely invested a good bit of it in real estate and when he passed away he owned 75 feet of it at the corner of 27th and State street, where the Pakim theater stands as a living monument to his thrift and enterprise, he also owned the brick building at 36th and State street occuled by Rankin and White's drug store, aside from owning his beautiful home on Calumet ave., near 41st street, in addition to owning and controlling a great deal of very valuable personal property and it can be truly said that he achieved fame and fortune and that the influence which he exerted for good, will live for many years o come in the memories of those who knew him best. Funeral services were held over his remains at Quinn Chapel, Thursday afternoon, and well onto four thousand people were in and around the church during the services, proving beyond a doubt that he occupied a warm spot in the hearts of the people in all walks of life. Reva. W. D. Cook and D. P. Roberts, in their eloquent orations over his mortal remains paid glowing tributes to him as an enterprising citizen, benevolent friend and benefactor to his fellowmen and that he surely would find favor in "the sight of the great God who sent him into this world and then removed him from it at His own appointed time that he accomplished much more in every way in the short space of time he was in it, than thousands of those who live to be three score years and ten," their words of consolation to his broken hearted relatives and sorrowing friends were indeed very befitting. Daniel M. Jackson, was in charge of the funeral arrangements which were as follows and he performed his part to perfection: First music by the Byron Brothers Orchestra; opening remarks, Rev. W. D. Cook; Prayer, Rev. Dr. H. J. Callis; Solo, "Flee as a Bird," Mrs. Marie Burton-Hyram; tribute to his memory, Rev. W. D. Cook; Solo, Dear Lord Remember, Me, Creighton Thompson; Singing by the choir; Solo, Mrs. Pattia Brown; Remarks, Rev. D. Roberts, Pastor of Bethel Church; Solo, Miss Ida Banks. The Elks, headed by their hand met the funeral cortege at 36th and State street and marched onto the church with it and after the above services had been rendered the members of that order assumed charge of his remains and J. J. Jones, its Grand Exalted Ruler, conducted their ceremonies over them, Louis B. Anderson, very effectually read the obituary and after Robert T. Motts, was unable to answer to his name when the roll was called and after a short talk by W. W. Johnson, the Elks closed their part of the services by each and every one of them joining CHICAGO, JULY 15, 1911. in singing "Nearer My God to Thee." The floral tributes, were numerous and simply magnificent. Among those contributing them were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. George W. Holt, harp and wreath of white and pink roses, Major and Mrs. F. A. Denison, wreath. The Colored Vaudeville Benevolent Association, floral heart, Billy Kersands, S. Davis, Ruby Shelton, Sylvester Russell C. Bruce, Bert Murphy, S. McKissick W. P. Sweetman, B. McCarroll, and others, wreath. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Kersands; Goats clib pillow; Frogs of New York City, wreath; Mr. and Mrs. Bunch, Mr. Joseph Kelley and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Joseph pillow; L. L. Sachs, flat piece; Rufus Estes, flat piece; Mr. Schank and Schultz, wreath; Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Codooze, wreath; Griffin Sisters, broken harp; Joe Bach, flat wreath; C. R. L. D. A, broken wheel; Col. and Mrs. J. R. Marshall and Essie Arnold, moon and star; Mr. and Mrs. Montrose Rankin, sheaf of wheat; Mrs. D. P. French and Mrs. R. P. Johnson, lilies Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones, American Beauties; W. H. Bowers and G. F. Leibrandt, white roses; Rees Bros. and Africanders, roses, lilies, carnations and illacs; Mrs. H. J. Hines, wreath roses and sweet peas; Appomattox Cluo, wreath roses, carnations and lilies; Mrs. Gabe Smith, Miss Grace Knighten, and Mrs. Frances Tervalon, pink carnation and American beauties; Mr. Edward D. Green, pedestal wreath of white roses; Mr. and Mrs. James Cooper and D. Sampson and D Copper, white roses; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Fry, lilies easter; Ald. Geo. F. Harding, wreath. The flowers extended clear across the platform in Quinn chapel, and there was hardly sufficient room to properly display them, two carriages were used in conveying them to and from the church. Frank W. Solon, superintendent of streets of Chicago; James A. Quinn, it's city sealer; State Senator Francis P. Brady, Aledrman Wilson Shufelt, Attorney George S. Foster, and other prominent white citizens attended the funeral services. Mr. Foster, and four other white families aside from his own residing on the North side all came from Washington, Iowa, the birthplace of Robert T. Motts, and knowing him and highly respecting his family, Wednesday evening they held a meeting at the home of Mr. Foster and they selected him to visit the house and convey their unbounded sympathy to the members of his family, and to attend the funeral services, and to bring back a full report to them as Late owner and manager of the Pekin Theatre, who folded his arms in death early last Monday morning at his beautiful home, 4110 Calumet avenue. Late owner and manager of the Pekin Theatre, who folded his arms in death early last Monday morning at his beautiful home, 4110 Calumet avenue. to how they were conducted and so on and Mr. Foster carried out their instructions to the letter. Joseph R. Dunn, Frenchy Coleman, George Height, George J. Terrell, Charles Powell and Al. Perice were the active pall bearers, while the honorary pall bearers were as follows: Wm. R. Cowan, Ed. D. Green, Emanuel Jackson, Henry Jones, Montrose Rankin, Beaureguard F. Moseley, Geo. W. Holt, James Tuppins, Jesse Binga, John Slanter, A. F. Tervalon, James Miller, Wm. Clark, L. B. Anderson, A. F. Cordozoe, Ed. Wilson, Capt. John Fry, Prof. Wm. Emanuel, John Slaughter, Sam Corker Jr., Lleut. John L. Hawkins, Dan White, Tom Price. Robert Motts, is survived by one brother, Fred Motts, who resides in Washington, Iowa, one sister, Miss Lucy Lindsay, two nieces, the Misses Nora and Helen Motts, and four nephews, Ralph, Thomas F. Robert and Leon Motts, he was a member of the Elks, the Appomattox Club, and secretary of the Colored Retail Liquor Dealers Association, and its president Henry (Tenan) Jones who was his bosom friend stood faithfully by him to the end of his life's journey. His remains were encased in a state casket of cedar and mahogany, covered with heavy black broad cloth, ornamented with rich silver mountings; the hearse conveying it to and from the church and to the Rock Island Depot was drawn by four black horses heavily draped in mourning at 11:30 o'clock. Thursday evening, his earthly remains were placed aboard a train on the Rock Island and those accompanying the body to Washington, Iowa, were Mesdames Henry Jones, and Montrose Rankin, Misses Estella Clark, Essie Arnold, Ella Edwards, Messra Henry Jones, Hon. Ed. D. Green, James Miller, Sam J. Corker, Jr., J. L Fry, Geo. W. Holt, Lleut, Hawkins, W. R. Cowan and Dan M. Jackson and on Friday he was laid to rest by the side of his parents who have gone on into the next world before him. Robert T. Motts, was one of our warmest friends and with his thousands of friends the writer humbly joins with them in lamenting his untimely death. THE TRIBUTE OF LOUIS B. ANDERSON TO THE MEMORY OF ROBERT T. MOTTS. "A spirit looking backwards, sighed: "How strange that now you see no flaw In one whose faults alone you saw Before he died." At this hour and in this presence we come to pay the parting tribute to the life and character of our silent friend as we knew and spoke of him in his lifetime. We shall not inter with his body those splendid qualities which made him such a hopeful force in the struggles of his people to attain merit and reward. Rather, we shall treasure them as cherished memories of a great character. Robert T. Motts stood in this community as a giant oak in the forest. He was the pioneer representative of the Negro race in the successful conduct of a theatrical enterprise. It was in this line of endeavor that he stands most prominently out as a benefactor of countless aspiring Thespians whose successful careers owe their beginning to the helpful hand and kindly ministrations of Robert Motts. Standing today as a mute monument to his genius and enterprise the Pekin Theater will always live and be remembered as his crowning effort. With the possible exception of his immediate family, none will miss him more than the small army of employees of the Pekin Theater and its subsidiary activities. To him they looked as children to a parent. His great big heart and tender consideration made possible the very daily existence of more members of his race, than perhaps any other single representative of his people in any part of our common country. Throughout this land, and in foreign lands, the name of Robert Motts was known; indeed, no empty statement is made when we say that he was one of the best known and loved members of his race. As a citizen he was honored and respected everywhere. In testimony of the high esteem in which he was held by business men of large interests, we recall an incident which happened some few weeks prior to his fatal illness. A young man of refinement and intelligence, who had recently arrived No.41 folded his arms in l home, 4110 Calu- in Chicago, after futile attempts to secure employment sought out and told the story of his failure to our departed friend. Satisfying himself that the young man was worthy, he boarded a street car, took him to a business friend and requested that he be given employment. The young man was given a position at good wages. We do not know whether this young man is in our presence today mourning the loss of his benefactor, but we do know that this is but one of the numerous kindly deeds so characteristic of the man. The organization, at whose request I feebly pay this tribute, had no member more valuable than he. They, in common with thousands of others, will feel deeply his loss. They will miss his words of wisdom, his counsel and advice. And now, as we are about to finally gaze with bedimmed eyes upon all that remains mortal of our friend and brother, and as with faltering tones we bid him a long farewell, we cannot help recalling the last tribute paid by Fitz-Green Halleck to his bosom friend Drake: "Green be the sods above thee, Friend of my better days: None knew thee but to love thee, Nor spoke of thee but in praise." BRILLIANT RECEPTION HELD AT THE APPOMATTOX CLUB IN HONOR OF THE NEWLY WEDDED BRIDES. Friday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock a very brilliant reception was held at Appomattox Club in honor of the newly wedded brides, Mrs. Marie Burton-Hyram and Mrs. Mattie Johnson-Young. Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, Mrs. William Emanuel, Mrs. Robert J. Collins, Mrs. M. A. Majors and Miss Diana Hackley very charmingly received the three hundred richly gowned ladies who attended it, many of them being conveyed to and from the reception in autos. The club rooms were beautifully decorated with American beauties and other choice flowers and palms. Sweet music was discoursed during the reception and in every way it was a very enjoyable affair. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priests, Inidels, 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 ..... 1.60 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 5027 ARMOUR AVENUE, CHICAGO. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher. Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19, 1902, at the Pest Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1879. THE ANNUAL OUTING OF THE AP- POMATTOX CLUB The Appomattox Club will give their Annual Outing Monday, July 24th, at Fox River Grove. Trains will leave new North Western Station, Madison and Canal street, at 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00 a. m. Round trip tickets $1.00. HOT WEATHER CARE OF THE BABY. During the hot weather months babies die from intestinal diseases. These are caused by bad or spoiled food and sometimes by injudicious feeding even when the food is good. It is a common fault with mothers to feed the baby too much and too often. If it cries they at once conclude it must be hungry and so feed it, but it was not food that it wanted so much as a drink of cool water. Babies often cry from thirst and it is water they should have. Water for the baby should be first boiled and put into a large bottle or glass fruit far that has been carefully cleansed with boiling water to which has been added a little soda. Keep the bottle in the ice box not too close to the ice. When given to the baby it should be cool, not ice cold. Keep the baby clean, dry and cool. Wet or soiled diapers should be removed promptly. Don't overdress the baby these hot days. And keep it out of doors as much as possible, avoiding, of course, the hot sun. Fresh air and plenty of it will do much towards keeping your baby well. Should the baby develop diarrhea, stop all feeding and give a dose of castor oil to remove irritating matter fro mthe bowels. Stop all milk and give only barley water. If not, better at the end of two days, call a doctor. Here's the way to make barley water for the baby: Take two tablespoonfuls of pearl barley; add one quart of water; boil six hours. To the remaining portions add enough boiled water to make a quart. Then strain and the barley water is ready for use. Your sick baby will have a much better chance to get well if you follow these instructions. If your baby is sick and you feel you are too poor to employ a doctor, call up the Health Department and a doctor or nurse will be sent to your home; and if it be found that your circumstances justify it, your baby will receive free medical attention. WHAT CONSTITUTES A SUB SCRIBER? A court decision has lately been rendered in Massachusetts on what constitutes a subscriber. The judge firmly believed that a man who received the paper, although he never subscribed for it, is entitled to pay. James Thomson moved, and William Robinson took immediate possession, and received and accepted a weekly newspaper that was delivered to him through the mail every week. The good-natured editor sent accounts frequently, but no attention was paid to them by Mr. Robinson. Finally there was a day of reckoning. Robinson had received the paper for some time, he informed the collector, but he said that he never subscribed and declined to pay for it. The judge personally questioned the defendant, who said that he read the accounts, which were frequently enclosed in the paper. Judgment was rendered in favor of the newspaper. The judge was severe in his criticism of people who are receiving papers and do not think it worth while to pay for what they receive and make use of it as an act of dishonesty, he said one should acquaint the publisher and pay for what numbers he receives—Mr. The First Universal Races Congress WILL BE HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, ENGLAND, FROM JULY 26 TO JULY 29. MANY NOTABLE AMERICANS WILL ATTEND ITS SESSIONS. TOPICS WILL BE DISCUSSED RESPECTING THE BETTERMENT OF THE HUMAN RACE THROUGHOUT THE CIVILIZED WORLD. AND WITH THE VIEW OF BRINGING ABOUT MORE BROTHERLY AND FRIENDLY FEELING AMONG THE VARIOUS BRANCHES OF MAN-KIND. From July 26 to July 29 the First Universal Races Congress will be held at the University of London, England, and the Rt.Hon. Lord Weardale, its President, will preside over its deliberations. Many of the most distinguished men throughout Europe and many notable Americans will attend its sessions. General Legitime, of Hayti, and Dr. Lacerda, of Rio de Janeiro. Among the Hon. Vice-Presidents of the Congress are the Hon. Joseph H. Choate, the Hon. George B. Davis, the Hon. John W. Griggs, the Hon. Horace Potter, and the Hon. Uriah M. Rose, all of them U. S. Delegates to the Second Hague Conference or U. S. Members of the Hague Court, whilst among the U. It promises to be one of the most inspiring sights in history. Representatives of all the races in the world will meet as equals and in council, to discuss how race prejudices may be removed and friendlier relations established between the western nations and other peoples of the earth, never before has a meeting like this been held, and it is to be hoped that it will be only the first of a series of such important gatherings. The First Universal Races Congress will be truly inter-racial; for India, China, Japan, Turtle, Persia, and Egypt will be represented by write of their own kith and kin, in addition to British writers such as, Sir Sydney Oliver, K. C. M. G., Sir Charles Bruce, G. C. M. G., and Sir Harry Johnston, G. C. M. G. The United States contributors are, among others, Professor Felix Adler, Professor P. S. Reinsch, Theo. Roosevelt, Professor F. Boa, of Columbia University; Prof. W. Jett Lauck and Frederick C. Croxton, of the United State Immigration Commission; and Mr. Edwin D. Mead, of Boston. Dr. Charles A. Eastman (Ohiyess has prepared a paper on "The American Indian," and Dr. DuBois on "The Negro in America," on which subject the Committee also expects a paper from Dr. Booker Washington or some one he will nominate. Both Dr. Washington and Dr. DuBois have promised to give every assistance to the Congress. Other papers bearing on the Negro question in America will be by BIBLE ENDOBSES SLAVE HOLD ING. "The stealing and owning of men and women is justified and upheld as a divine institution and commanded by Jehovah. The Canaanites were offered peace on condition that they would become the slaves of the invader, but they said 'No; we will fight for our home and our freedom.' Then the Lord commanded that their cities should be burnt an dall the inhabitants and prisoners slain, even to the prattling infant in its mother's arms. Read Leviticus 25-44:45. "Both the bondmen and the bondmaids which be of the heathen round about ye shall ye buy, and the children of the strangers and their families, and they shall be your possession." In the 20th chapter we have the continuation: "These are the statutes and the judgments and laws which the Lord made between him and the children of Israel in Mt. Sinai" Human slavery is upheld in the New Testament. Read 1st Timothy 6-1. "Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters as worthy of all honor." "Servants, obey your masters with all fear" (1st Peter). What a frightful distortion of Deity to endow infinite love with the cruelty and brutality of a human barbarian. But it is the same degrading theology that has made slaves of women and classed them as dumb beasts. "Thy neighbor's ox, nor his ass or his wife;" "Wives, thy husbands shall rule over thee;" "Women shall not speak in public and shall learn in silence." Such texts as the above not only prove that women were slaves by order of Jehovah, but they have inflicted political, legal and civil death on our mothers' sex. Women have been slaves during all the centuries that a belief in hell swayed the minds of men; her property, her person, her time, her services, were at her husband's disposal, and she was legally his slave—by order of this enslaving god. Theologians have not only admitted that slavery was a divine institution, but they have advocated and defended it on scriptural grounds. The great Methodist church south was built on this very rock as their chief corner stone, and the Northern Methodist Conference did not dare to vote against it until the fearless Abraham Lincoln issued his emancipation proclamation. Oh, I am glad heaven and hell have gone out of fashion, and Johovah has left the country and his laws are now General Legitime, of Hayti, and Dr. Lacerda, of Rio de Janeiro. Among the Hon. Vice-Presidents of the Congress are the Hon. Joseph H. Choate, the Hon. George B. Davis, the Hon. John W. Griggs, the Hon. Horace Potter, and the Hon. Uriah M. Rose, all of them U. S. Delegates to the Second Hague Conference or U. S. Members of the Hague Court, whilst among the U. S. Members of the Hon. General Committee of the Congress are some 200 University Profesors and others of distinction. Finally, it should be mentioned that the very idea of holding such a Congress emanated from the United States. The Congress Executive issues herewith a hearty invitation to all friends of the cause of inter-racial friendship in the United States to make a special effort to attend the Congress and convert it into an imposing demonstration in favor of good will between the peoples of European and those of Asiatie, African, and Australian descent. The Executive feels that the American race problems would be easiest solved if discussed in a friendly way from the point of view of doing justice to all races regardless of adventitious circumstances. The Committee hopes that the Coronation of the King and the festivities and exhibitions connected therewith will net as an additional incentive to American sympathisers of the great Cause to undertake the long journey. It feels sure that those who attend will carry away with them precious memories, valuable knowledge, and a new hope for the near future. Full details concerning the Congress may be obtained free of charge from the undersigned, 63 South Hill Park, Hampstead, London, or from the American Co-Secretaries, Rev. Frederick Lynch, B. A., B. D., 13 East 124th street, New York, and Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, 20 Vesey Street, New York. a laughing stock.—J. F. Carney, in Ingersoll Mem. Beacon. NEW YORK NEGRO POLICEMAN One of 77 New Men Who Hear Waldo Tell What He Aims At. Seventy-seven new probationary patrolmen in New York City were graduated from the school of instruction and assigned to precincts a few days ago. They gathered in the trial room in Police Headquarters in their new uniforms to hear a little talk by Commissioner Waldo. He told them that they owed their places on the force to nobody's influence, and that whatever headway they made in the department would be by their own efforts. They would have to do their full patrol, he warned them, or they would receive the maximum punishment. Then he reiterated that he is trying to have the pay of the first years men raised from $800 to $1,000 because of the expense they are put to in buying equipment. Of forty men just certified by the Civil Service Commissioner and about to enter the school of instruction one was a big, bushy Negro who topped his comrades by several inches. He were a good natured smile, which broadened when Commissioner Waldo said: 'I congratulate you and your race upon getting so fine looking a representative upon the force. So far as I know you are the first Colored man to be made a policeman since the consolidation. I hope you will acquit yourself with credit.' The Negro is Samuel J. Battle, and he lives at 27 West 116th street. He weighs 235 pounds, is six feet tall, and has a treemounted chest and arms. His standing in the mental examination was more than fair. THE FEDDLERS TRIUMPH OVER THE PEOPLE WITH THE AID OF THE MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. They Have the Right to Make All the Noise They Want to From 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. Monday at the meeting of the Judiciary committee of the City Council, the everlasting peddlers' question or nuisance was again up for discussion before that body and after considerable wrangling; six aldermen out of ten, Aldermen Mahoney, Fick, Uttpat, Danisch, Walkswika and Geiger, voted to help to undo the city ordinance re- lating to peddlers, while Aldermen Murray, Thompson, Fisher and Forsberg, voted against changing or modifying it, and from now until the main body of the City Council passes upon the proposed amendment, the peddlers will have the right to make as much noise as they desire from 9 o'clock in the morning to 4 p. m. including Sundays in order to sell and hawk their merchandise up and down the streets and alleys. It may be, that at some time the voters in this city, will succeed in electing aldermen to the city council from the various wards, who will do their bidding in this respect and not bow nor fall down to the peddlers, and their paid attorneys, who have not the slightest consideration for the rights of other people. Therefore let the people command their aldermen under the penalty of defeating them at the polls next spring, to vote against lifting the noise lid or modifying or repealing the present ordinance, in relation to the city peddlers. GRAND MOONLIGHT OUTING BY THE PHALANX CLUB. If you wish to enjoy the season's swellest and most unique outing, don't fail to go to the Grand Moonlight Outing on Lake Michigan, given by the Phalanx Club, aboard the magnificent steamer "United States" Monday evening, July 24. Boat leaves Clark Street Bridge at 7:30 p. m. sharp and returns at 10:30 p. m. Gailfield Wilson's Orchestra and the "United States" Orchestra. Dancing, such as you enjoy. Tickets 50 cents. Comer Buy tickets at Rankin and White's Pharmacy, 36th and State street, Stokes Pharmacy, 4750 State street, Porter & Prentice Pharmacy, 31st and Dearborn streets. The Phalanx Club is composed of Federal employees. Chairman Arrangement Committee NEGRO MAIDS CANNOT RIDE IN CAR WITH EMPLOYEERS Shreveport Judge Fines Two Black Women Who Attempted to Take Passage with White Polks. Shreveport, La., July 12—That a Negro woman can not occupy a berth in a sleeping car where there are white passengers, even as a maid, in this state, was ruled by Judge Blanchard in police court here today. Two Negro women were taken from a berth of an incoming train at the union station on the appeal to the police officers by several white passengers. A vigorous protest was made to the ejection of the Negroes by a white passenger, who claimed the women were traveling as maids to his daughter. The Nagroes escorted to police head quarters in their night clothes. Judge Blanchard fined them each $25 for violation of the "Jim Crow" law. DIAMOND DUST Leland Giants home tomorrow and will play the Johnny Coulan's athletes what beat the Chicago Giants last Sunday, 18 to 4, and will endeavor to put one on over the Leland's at their park, 69th and Green streets. Let every one who wishes to see a good game be on time, as there will be a double-header. First game called at: 2 p. m., between the Greshams and General Furniture Company. The Boosters will all be there Sunday. President Bolling, Directors Manson, Stevenson, Buster Headson and the entire bunch will be on hand. WAYMAN CHAPEL A. M. B CHURCH. The fourth and last quarterly meeting of this conference year will be held at Wayman Sunday, July 16. Rev. Dr. Roberts of Bethel, will preach the communion sermon at 8 o'clock in the afternoon. Woman's Day, first Sunday in August. A good program at 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. Thursday July 20th a drama will be given at the church for proceeds of Bee Hive—"S." NEW MILLINEEY PARLOR Mrs. Anna Hayman, 3236 Wabash avenue. Phone, Douglas 462. Latest styles in Indie' hats, hats made to order, trimmed and blocked. Prices reasonable. OPEN AIR MEETING The Y. M. C. A., will hold an open air meeting on its new site East 38th street and Wabash avenue, Sunday evening, July 16, at 6 p.m. Interesting speakers will address the gathering. Men and Women are cheerfully invited to be present. CHIPS George L. Knox, owner of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind., was in the city Wednesday and Thursday. George O. Jones, the up-to-date undertaker 1904 West Lake street, has removed his family to his nice little farm, near Benton Harbor, Mich., where they will spend the remainder of the summer. Frank H. Lewis, owner and manager of the Belle Meade Buffet and Cafe, 51st and Armour avenue, has just finished in having the exterior and the interior of his resort nicely decorated and otherwise improved. David McGowan, and his sister, Miss Emma McGowan have removed from 5756 LaFayette avenue to 4735 Evans avenue, which will be their future home and Miss McGowan holds the title to the property in her name. William Lewis, better known as "Bill" Lewis, who has for sometime been located at 2107 Dearborn Court* has become the owner of the Kentucky Club Cafe, 2260 State street, and he will fit it up for elegant club rooms. Mrs. Ethel Davis, a Colored young woman, was recently awarded a scholarship of $500 a year in Wellesley college. She won the scholarship in a competitive examination against 1,400 pupils, nearly all of whom were white. William Carroll, City Electrician, cut his vacation trip short this season in order to be of hand to look after every detail of the business in connection with his department. Mr. Carroll, has been chief of the city electrical department for eight or ten years and as such he has never been surpassed by those who have preceded him. The University Society entertained the visiting teachers and summer students at the club parliars, 3712 Wabash avenue. Wednesday evening July 12. More than fifty of the teachers and students were present. All reported a delightful evening. Miss Mason, daughter of Dr. M. C. B. Mason delighted the guests with a solo which was charmingly rendered. Miss Mason is a student of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. W. H. Smith, who was at one time manager of the Pekin Theater, in this city, and also manager of the Palace Theater, and who opened the new Howard Theater in Washington, D.C. in 1910, has become the manager of the Magnolia Theater, Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Smith has many friends in, all parts of the country, who wish him well in his new undertaking. Wife (with paper) Well, well! Here's another aeroplane accident and, as usual, a lot of innocent bystanders hurt. Hub—Bystanders; You mean the innocent understanders. — Boston Transcript. The climate on its way proceeds In ignorance and sin. 'Tis evident it never reads A weather bulletin. —Washington Star. Hubby—We must be economical. Wife—Why? Hubby—If I should die I wouldn't be able to leave you much. Wife—That's right, whereas while you're alive you leave me most of the time.—Toledo Blade. "Tis not the price of living which Is causing him distress. The thing that keeps him grieving is The price it costs to dress His wife so that she may ever look more Superb than the woman who lives next door. —Chicago Record-Herald. He—But couldn't you learn to love me, Anna? She—I don't think I could, Harry. He (reaching for his hat)—It is as I feared—you are too old to learn.—Harper's Bazar. The bird man bold who steered a flight Oer France to Rome was made a knight, And now he'll get, 'mong other things, A flying crest and coat of wings. —Cleveland Plain Dealer. "I wonder if these ruins are very an- cient." murmured the professor. "Not so very," said the experienced member of the party. "They have been put up since I was here last year."—Pittsburg Post. There was a young lady from Lants. Who loved to fuss round with her plants. But she got a white dress Into such a sad mess Kind Lady—Why, my little fellow, what are you crying about? Tommy—Boooho! I lost my candy. Kind Lady—Did you drop it through a crack in the walk? Tommy—No; I swallowed it! Boo- hool—Chicago Daily News. Jack and Jill went up the hill. At clip o'er things to kill. Their feet were in the air, in their six foot wall. And then their car turned turtle. —Baltimore American. "Upon the success of the Lebanon Giants this year depends the Negro continuance as a factor in the basement 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. $1,000 Death Benefit $7.50 weekly benefit for accidents; $6.00 weekly sick bencht; $1000 for limb or eyesight; $25.00 for Emergency Relief; Cost $5.00 per year. No other dues nor assessments. Relieving Company with $100,000 State Deposit to guarantee the payment of clauses. 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. Proverbs. Men acquire acuteness. Women are born with it.—French Proverb. Rogues differ little. Each began as a disobedient son.—Chinese Proverb. Good faith is seldom a guest. When you have him hold him fast.—German Proverb. A wise man and a fool together know more than a wise man alone.—Italian Proverb. Town Topics. Amid the general crusade against crookedness Boston hasn't taken even a little step toward reforming its streets.-Albany Journal. Washington "is getting to be a first class winter resort." according to the Post. Surf bathing in the heat softened asphalt, eh? -Baltimore Star. Some cities contrast their heat records by the thermometer, but Chicago does by the relative amount of beer consumed during the heat period in question.-Albany Journal. The Mobbie Skirt. He strolled out with his ladylove— A hobble skirt wore shee. Two souls with but a single thought Four legs that walked as three. —New York Morning Telegraph. The Divorce Bridge. "Why shouldn't I marry him?" "He's poor. You may get a better chance some day." "Well, I can cross that bridge when I come to it, can't I?"—Chicago Journal. Oppressed. The trees are grousing in the wind, for they be peach and pear. And fruit trees, everybody knows, some- times have much to bear. Current Comment. Reports from Pocantico Hills say John D. Rockefeller is deeply engaged in some mysterious literary work. Wonder if it's a life of Ida Tarbell!-Pittsburg Gazette-Times. A Nebraska woman has pleaded guilty to picking pockets, but says that she got into the habit through going through her husband's pockets. There is an awful warning to a lot of women.—Rochester Times. The Pensacola Journal wonders if there were any mosquitoes in the garden of Eden. If there were they must have had a picnic, considering the style of dress that was in vogue in that locality.—Tampa Tribune. Teacher—Now. Tommy. suppose a man gave you $100 to keep for him and then died. What would you do? Would you pray for him? Tommy—No, sir, but I would pray for another like him.—United Presbyterian. Of all sad words That man can write The saddest, I'm sure, Are "not a bite." —Detroit Free Press. Mrs. X (quarreling) — And what would you be now if it hadn't been for my money? Mr. X (calmly)—A bachelor, my dear. —Philadelphia Times. Swat till the last darned fly expires! Swat with an arm that never tires! Swat with a swatter made of wires! Swat 'em to beat the band! *By the ahkooned of the same. —Chicago Tribune. "We are but pawns in the game of life," said the serious woman. "Perhaps," replied Miss Cayenne. "But those of us who wear hobbie skirts look more like cribbage pegs."—Washington Star. The fool who rocks the loaded boat Is quite the meanest wretch afloat. And while the flies we slay why not Hand him an extra fatal swat? —Cleveland Plain Dealer. Mand Muller had just refused the judge. "Marry a fellow who may lose his job any moment on the recall?" she ruffled. "Not much." Herewith she smiled on a farmer in- stead—New York Sun. Lives of great men all remind us Of the somewhat painful fact That if we, too, would be famous We must cut out talk and act. —Judge He will bury cheaper than the trust P. GEO. O. JONES. Funeral Director and Embalmer who co- successful undertaking establishments in of the people's appreciation of honest fun. I am the only Undertaker that furnishes the same price as Hearse and carriages, to One Hundred Dollars on a funeral. You are cordially invited to compare our making arrangements. Funeral Director and Embalmer who conducts, one of the most successful undertaking establishments in Chicago. As a result of the people's appreciation of honest funeral direction. I am the only Undertaker that furnishes automobile funerals for the same price as Hearse and carriages, can save you from Fifty to One Hundred Dollars on a funeral. You are cordially invited to compare our prices with others before making arrangements. `$15 caskets that others ask $30 $20 caskets that others ask $40 $30 caskets ~that others ask $60 $50 caskets that others ask $100 $75 caskets that others ask $150 We carry a large stock on hand suit the people. Funerals are conducted in any pay out extra charges. Large Chapel free to our patrons of the United States and foreign prices. Phone, West 1761. Lady attenda 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. First Comic Opera. Adam de la Hale, born in 1240, composed the first comic opera. Ancient Fruits. Phoenicians many thousands of years ago, as is proved by the records, had in their gardens almonds, apricots, bananas, citrons, figs, grapes, olives, peaches, pomegranates, and even sugar cane was in extensive cultivation. Cheese was mentioned by Aristotle in 350 B. C. Hornpipe takes its name from a wind instrument on which is produced tuneful strains as an accompaniment for this country dance, which originated in England. Sailors' hornpipe is better known to Americans. Strenuous Fishing. Winter fishing in Manitoba is a strenuous occupation. The mercury often touches 00 degrees below zero, and nets must be fished several times each day. London. London was founded by the Romans in the year 50. Franking Privilege. The franking privilege, which was characterized by Sir Heneage Finch as "a real poor mendicant proviso," was originally-granted to knights and others chosen to represent the commons in the English parliament in 1069. She Sacrificed One Sunny One Sound One Clear And the Spar Ancient Fruits Cheese. The Hornpipe. London. JONES. . . er who conducts, one of the most ments in Chicago. As a result honest funeral direction. furnishes automobile funerals for marriages, can save you from Fifty neral. apare our prices with others before and from which to select, that will part of the city or suburbs with- tons. Bodies shipped to all parts on countries at the very lowest adant. Office and chapel, 1904 W. Cheer Up. When wealth gets so common That none will pursue it Because there is no one Will sit up to view it, A great deal of show And of fool ostentation Will yield to the pressure Of civilization. For nothing is ever So commonplace as it Becomes with discovering Every one has it, And doubtless when all of us Revel in cloak And walk in money The show will be over. -St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Worried. "Yes, a s.range thing happened yesterday. I have been trying all day to figure it out." "What was the nature of it?" "When I got home last night my wife didn't have a single complaint to make to me about things the children had been doing during the day. I'm trying to decide whether the children have become cunning enough to deceive her or whether she has something to absorb her and doesn't care any more."-Chicago Record-Herald. [By the office boy.] I hate to hee the school boys lays of swimming holes & summer days they give my hart a pang they bring me back to days when I would wend my way with menny a st whenairn the school bell rang & makes me almost blubber when they rite about vacation thair saint no fun like days of yore I saint a regular kid no more I get a occupation d y Disposition Constitution Complexion Cheer Up. Worried. Vacation. ["Patches on Elbows. Coming, Says Secretary Wilson." — Newspaper Headline.] The worst and latest in alarms Comes from the big boss of our farms. Jim thinks, by heck—and he well knows—We'll soon be out at our elbows! As matters look, we'doomed to beog. The country's fallen off its peg. Grandads and feasts we'll have to shake. You'll dip your champagne from the lake. The finest house will be a shack. For clothes the fig leaf may come back. Watch for the thump. "Twill be a thumper. Like Jimmy's lemon crop—a bumper. It might be, though, he's slipped some cons. Still, if we're going to the dogs Let's go dressed up! Don't wear a patch When you drop down to see Old Scratch. —Chicago Tribune. With Taot. "How did they break the news of her sudden bereavement to his wife?" "It was done with considerable tact and with every precaution to lighten the blow. Her lady friend selected for the task said to her: 'I have some bed news for you. Hilda, about James, but it might have been a great deal worse. It certainly is a blessing you put off getting your summer outfit, for you will look simply stunning in widow's weeds.'"—Baltimore American. Those Cats. Mary had a Thomas cat. It warbled like Caruso. A neighbor swung a baseball bat- Now Thomas doesn't do so. —Milwaukee Sentinel. Her sister also had a cat. Bee called the creature Queenie. The neighbors wouldn't stand for it- rival Tetrahedron. —Tonkers Statesman. And still another cat there was The neighbors' hearts to harden. But a shotgun cleared the opera field For shapely Mary Garden. —Detroit Free Press. One of His Regular Calls "See here, sir," said the irate head of the house to the young man at the front door. "didn't I tell you never to call here again?" "You did," replied the y. m., "but I didn't call to see your daughter this time. My employer sent me around to collect this bill that has been due for six months." "Oh, I beg your pardon," meekly rejoined the other. "Please call again."—Chicago News. Much Alike. A singer and surgeon, I say, Betray not a distant relation, For one years for grand opera And one for a grand operation. —Life A sheriff and painter also Are allike, 'twill plainly be seen. In hangings, you'll have to admit, Their interest is generally keen. —Spokane Spokesman-Review Breaking It Gently. Foreman (quarry gang)—It's sad news Ol hov fur yez. Mrs. McGaharraghty. Yr husband's new watch is broken. It was a foine watch, and it's smashed all to paces. Mrs. McG.—Dearie me! How did that happen? Foreman—A ten ton rock fell on him. —New York Weekly. Wretched Man He used to call her baby; he used to call her duck What times he gave her dimpled and rounded chin a chuck; He used to call her darling and held her hands in his. But now he merely squeezes his purse and calls her Liz. —Chicago Record-Herald. No Wonder. "And when this accident happened to the trolley car' was your husband standing up?" asked the lawyer whom the wife was consulting. "I don't know, but I'll bet his hair was," replied the woman, who knew her husband pretty well.—Yonkers Statesman. The Trousers. On a woman who goes out to roam. She merely is wearing out in the street What she always has worn at home. —Judge. The Show Luncheon. Mistress — Why have you been so long, Marle? I told you we wanted the lobster for lunch, and it is now past 1 o'clock. Maid—it's on account of your hobbie skirt you gave me, madam.—Pele Mele. Stork. Why send the bables by a stork, since children are a strain. When, as we know, our greatest loads are lifted by a crane? —Dallas News. Right to a Dot. "I can tell you," said he, "how much water runs over Niagara falls to a quart." "How much?" asked she. "Two pints." —Christian Advocate. Flattery's Difficulty. The man who now agrees with you In grievous error you may find When, as good people often do. You subsequently change your mind. —Washington Star. Why It's Done. "Did the mother of the bride cry at the wedding?" "Yes, indeed. That was the only way she could attract attention to her new gown."—Detroit-Free Press. Time Is Money. If time is money some folk try Their best to turn the trick. And that is why they always buy On tick. —Philadelphia Ledger. Modern Slang. "Did he fall for it?" "Yes; he didn't tumble" — Boston Transcript. SIRES AND SONS. Lord Nortcliffe, who owns thirty English newspapers, is the son of a Dublin lawyer. Senator Isaac Stephenson of Wisconsin is a Canadian. For many years he was a skipper of a schooner on the great lakes. Sir Joseph Ward, the prime minister of New Zealand, began to earn his living in the New Zealand postal department and later was a clerk in a merchant's office. Vice Admiral Sir George Strong Nares, who commanded one arctic expedition and took part in another, recently celebrated his eighteenth birthday at his home in Surrey, England. Rev. Robert Collyer, pastor emeritus of the Church of the Messiah, New York city, who is now in his eighty-eighth year, was a factory boy and later a blacksmith in Yorkshire, England. He entered the Methodist ministry in 1849 at "nothing a year." Governor Simeon E. Baldwin of Connecticut, lawyer, judge and expert in penology, advocates the restoration of whipping as a punishment for juvenile offenders and a deterrent of juvenile crime. He has been a delegate to three international conventions on penology. Pert Personals. One of the most trying spectacles of a summer season is G. Bernard Shaw engaged in a continuous effort to starte the world with some audaciously original remark.—Washington Star. The manner in which J. Pierpont Morgan is fitting from throne to throne leads one to suspect that he may be quietly laying his plans for a reasonable combination of monarchies.—Philadelphia Inquirer. Andrew Carnegie predicts that millionaires will be very scarce in the future. Perhaps he bases his prediction upon the fact that, having made forty millionaires, he has retired from the business.—Chicago Record-Herald. Sporting Notes. In thirty-five years' membership Cincinnati has never won a National league pennant. "Tex" Rickard will offer Jack Johnson a $20,000 purse for fighting two men at Buenos Aires. In E. K. Russell, Tasmania, Australia, has developed a schoolboy high jumper capable of clearing the bar at six feet six inches. Despite his fifty-two years, Arlie Latham is as chipper as he was twenty-five years ago, when he was playing third for the world's champion St. Louis Brown. German Gleanings. Physicians practicing in Germany number 32,449, or 5.01 for each 10,000. German suffragettes want to abolish the use of the word "fraulein" and propose "frau" for general use. Consul lft of Nuremberg writes that there is no soda fountain in that city and he has never seen one in any German city. If Germany offensive billboards are no longer to be tolerated. Orders have been issued for the destruction or removal of those along the railroads and on the roofs and walls of houses. Short Stories. Venezuela recently launched its first home built war vessel. There were 35,807 patents issued by the patent office at Washington last year, and 22,708 expired The public drinking cup will be outlawed in Chicago on Aug. 6, as it will be in New York on Oct. 1. Physicians battling with the plague in Manchuria protect themselves with rubber coat, gloves and helmet, the latter soaked in iodoform. The Schoolroom. In Russian schools pupils have the option of learning French or German, and 70 per cent choose German. Last year there were 17,317 permanent teachers in the elementary schools controlled by the London county council. Bremen's new common schools are provided with bathing halls, where the students may take weekly shower baths. At present the bath is not compulsory, but is under the regulation of the school board. Tales of Cities. The alien residents of London are increasing at the rate of more than 12,000 a year. Cleveland now has a dance hall inspector to regulate such places of amusement, so popular among the poor in the congested districts. If the residents of New York city drank all of the milk that comes into the city each inhabitant would drink an average of seven barrels a year. The Royal Box The queen of Norway has a great fondness for the mandolin, which she plays exceedingly well. Prince George of Servia has often proved his excellent marksmanship by shooting cigarettes out of the mouths or cards from the hands of soldiers and servants. The cairina of Russia is fond of swimming and when staying at the St. Petersburg winter palace indulges in the recreation in a splendid bath of white marble. SUCCESS OF STATE SCHOOL First Year at Maryland Normal Gratifying to Principal Goodline. The first year of the Maryland Normal and industrial school at Jericho Park, in Prince Georges county, Md., was a pronounced success. Professor D. S. S. Goodloe, principal of the institution, which is supported by the state, is very much gratified over the bright outlook for doing a much needed educational work in that section of the state among the masses of Afro-Americans. The present school building is the first of a proposed group which will in time be built upon the grounds of Jericho Park. The spot is one of the most beautiful in Prince Georges county. The present building is of red brick with granite trimmings and is three stories high, with a large basement. The latter is divided into a kitchen, dining hall, laundry and heating plant. The first floor will be divided into study halls and offices, while the second floor will be used as dormitories and will also contain the apartments of the teachers. Lockers, bathroom and toilts are also on this floor. The third floor is a large hall and will be used temporarily as a gymnasium. The building is heated by steam and illuminated by electric lights. The building cost about $17,000, while the ground on which it is located cost $5,000. There are 187 acres of ground which will be used as a farm and for the breeding of blooded stock. The fall term will commence Sept. 18. R. W. Thompson as Boy Statesman. According to the ipse dirit of the Pensacola (Fla.) Sentinel, R. W. Thompson of Washington and Indiana respectively, national newspaper correspondent and versatile writer, was the first colored boy to serve as page in the legislature of the state of Indiana. He was in the session of 1880-81, which elected Benjamin Harrison to the United States senate and in which sat James Sidney Hinton, the first colored man to serve as a lawmaker in the Hoosier State. Newspaper Men to Meet In Little Rock. It is hoped that editors throughout the country will so arrange their business as to be able to attend the next annual meeting of the National Negro Press association to be held in Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 15. President M. M. Lewey is leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to have a program in which all may participate regardless of politics, educational methods or what not. Progress Noted In Journalism Progress Noted in Journalism. In order to keep pace with the latest developments in race journalism, Mr. John H. Murphy, managing editor of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, has added a typesetting machine to the equipment of his newspaper plant. Since moving to his new office at 628 North Eutaw street Editor Murphy has added upward of $5,000 worth of improvements to his establishment. Suckers Always. "Trout stories are more plentiful than trout dinners," observes the Detroit Free Press. Yes, indeed. The great American sucker is the only fish that can be depended upon to furnish subsistence the year round.—Denver Republican. 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: W. M. Maxwell notions, cigars to bacco, confections and news stand 5333 State street. H. Hart, news, stand, cigare, 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. Residence St Macallister Telephone Ashland 308 Office Telephones Central 1359 Automatic 5000 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 818-326 Neapar Blvd CLARK AND WASHINGTON ST. CHICAGO S. A. T. WATKINS LAWYER Suite 411, 59 Dearborn St. Tel. Central 3142 Res. Tel. Beuglas 8634 CHICAGO Office Phones Res., Do Cent. 6884. 3337 W Rea, Doug. 4397 3337 Wab. Ave. Third April. J. GRAY LUCAS ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 303 Kedzi Bldg. 89 Randolph St. PATRICK H. O'DONNELL WILLIAM DILLON CLARENCE A. TOOLEN Tel. Central 4660 O'Donnell, Dillon & ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite 1218-1219 Ashland Block RANDOLPH & CLARK STREETS Phone Main 4153 NOTARY PUBLIC Phone residence, Gray 8670 Walter M. Farmer ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 708, 171 Washington St. Res. 4856 Langley Av. CHICAGO A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 84-86 La Salle Street, Chicago Suite 615 to 616 Telephone Main 3077 J. A. TRIBUE Attorney-at-Law 171 WASHINGTON ST. Room 708 Chicago Telephone Monroe 8857 L. D. Williams Painter, Paperhanger and Calciminer Plasterer & Whitewasher 603 West Harrison Street Chicago Teacher of Vocal and Piano Mrs. Martha Broadus-Anderson Soprano Fall Term Begins September 1st, 1910 Residence 6450 Champaign Avenue Chicago, IL. Phones Normal 3316 Established 1887 Phones Oakland 2860-188 John J. Dunn Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Coal and Wood FIFTY-FIRST STREET AND ARMOUR AVENUE CHICAGO Faia re ne WM. D. NEIGHBORS & Co Lie doa "REAL SSTATE AT LOWEST PRICES ) Masicst Tormsto be had in Chicago Loaas on first and second Mortgages Fire Insurance placed in any company _ ‘3517 State Street CHICAGO, ILL. Phone Aldine 2552 | POINTS FOR BUSINESS MEN ee eee Possess—Wanamaker as Example ; By ALBON L HOLSEY. > Bvery business must have = ; head or executive department, ; which sbould embody. three ; things—riz, ability to purchase, ; knowledge of salesmanship and ; Knowledge of advertising. | No successful business is com- ; plete without the three, and yet } we rarely see 2 person capable | of doing all three creditably. ; Perhaps John Wanamaker is the | most acceptable example of the happy combination, and be is | the originator of a certain style of advertising. , & man who Is skillful in the purchase of raw materials for "his factory or of guods for bis - retail store abd is 2 guod sales- man will “make « living” in any business, ‘Many colored business men ‘whom we call successful are merely the “making a good liv- ing” kind. ‘These men are in the main satisfied to drift along in this manner when if they would edd ap equa! amount of advertising with the sume care and judg- ment their business would tm Most caxes doubie itself ina few years and give employment to ‘twice as many persons. PROFESSOR PAGE RETAINED. Continued as Head of University by Oklahoma State Educators. The sute iard ot education of Okmboua dit sixeit proud vy reap- poling /rieewr inna E, Page to the presiieucy of the Ukiaboma Unl- wersity For Afro-Americans at Its re ceut meeting. ‘The institution is lo- cated ip Langston, Oxia. and bas un- Ger the etficieot management of Pres- ident Inman E. age for the past fourteen years become widely known. ‘Be is @ graduate of Brown university and. before going to Ukianoma four teen years ago was president of the university for colored people in Jef- ferson City, Mo. Professor Page knows both the vatue ef @ classical af well as an indus fia! education and is thus well quall- ‘fed to give bis students the best train- ‘ug for whieh their menta) guaiifica- tions call for. Because of the satis- ‘factory -work of the school it received @ gold meds) from the Jamestown (¥a.) exposition a few years ago. ‘HARRIET BEECHER STOWE CENTENARY CELEBRATION. Public Exercises Held in Many Seo- ‘tions Fer Great Race Benefactor. Public meetings for the celebration of the centenary of Mra Harriet Beecber Btowe bave been beid im many see ons of the ‘country thus far this bs Afro-America: bo SINE cee seca an toes An” creating public sentiment against g@iavery. Such meetings are eminent ee oe sbould pre with pea, money. pe Sh feresens intimin grcred oo em estrus the unjust traffic to buman fiexb which tasted for ceuturies Lt ee ‘Perbaps the thost dotable meeting of ‘the maay was. the Jp Papen! Renter ee oad red oo cessfully by Afro-Amerieap women to ‘Boston Mm M. Cravath Simpson eterna te Atm ametons Me Sareea = rae eres. ‘were the Hon. Joseph C. Manning of sor B,Hart ec Barrera colece ‘Mise Gardner and Mr. = ae ce of the Boston “ine | bead Py rong of visitor throughout the Sh; Snes gee pee ee Minas a ‘the federal government going abroad Shines oo ‘protection to Americans | Bt eeeeeee Cee a tee ems annie. avalon sree. + ae a ——S . JESSE BINGA BANKER $. E, Gor, State and 36th Place, Chicago i Telephone Douglas 1565 GENERAL, BANEING 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT As ageut buy and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estates for non-resi- dents, including payment of taxes and locking after assessments. Money to loan eet mepsciaty sais the patronage of Chicago business men. eteatine the core from them. “tin Vee egnthe sehen gout “Ip the north today you stand idly ‘by apd see the principles for which your fathers gave their, lives in the civil war beng swept away.” The Cranford Apartment Building, 3600 Wabash Ave Alumni Association Organized. AD alumni association bas~been or- ganized by the graduates of the Clay- ton-Williams university, Baltimore, ‘This schoo! was founded vy Rev. Dr. Harvey Jobuson and ts doing a most excellent work. The officers of the as ‘Soviation are Reva. W. W. ‘Alien, presi- Gent: 0. C. Layne, vice president; Ben- jamin Thompson, secretary; George W. Carrington, treesurer, and David Bry- ‘apt, chaplain. President Allen ts one Of the best known of the younger min- isters tm Baltimore and for a camber of years bas beep pastor of the Shiloh Baptist cbharen. ae ie PM OR tak Bear Race ee MPa Cee ea : ore ie 4B = “ eee ce Fo ak | —— 1 = : = iE ue ew mo 4 : Eh 2 Sg Se =e Hi New Book on Racial Emencipstion. “Ethiopia Unbounded™ ts the title of @ new book vy Curley Hayfora of the Gold Coast of Africa. The pook contains about twenty chapters and wells at tength on studies in racial emancipation. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY GETS BIG APPROPRIATION. Professor Jeiner's Efforts Double State Aid For Noted School. Wilberforce. O.—The seventy-ninth assembly of the-Obio legislature which recently adjourned was quite severe upon most of the educational institu. tions which axmiliy ‘receive Snancia! ald from the «tare. Wilberforce uni- versity was the unly scbool whose ap- propriation for 1911-12 was not cut be- Jow that for the previous year. There are twenty-sis state institutions for which the legisiature was required to make appropriations. Out of the tweo- | ty-stx ali but one suffered cuts tp their estimates for the next two years. Op taking charge tu the fall of 1910 Professor A. A. Joiner installed a new and improved spxtem of accounts for Wilberforce university and suggested « change ip the method of submitting es- timates for the appropriations witb the result that the appropriation for 1912 and 1912 almext doubles that obtained for 1909 and 1910. ‘There are four educational tnstitu- ons tp the state for which the legis- lature appropriates. Wilberforce is one of there Inxtirutions The three white college had their appropriations more than cut in nslf. while the amount asked for Wilberforce was al lowed to the iast cept ‘The specia! appropriations amoust to $91.220.08: the pro rata of the general levy due Wilberforce for the two years will be $46.500 This added to the spe- cial appropriations makes for Wllber- force $187,720.80 for 1914 and 1912. Some of the notable increases are as follows: The appropriation for 1910 ‘was $8,000, for S11. $12,000: appro pfiation for indusries for 1910 was $4,000, for 1911 it was $6417.85, but probably the most important Increase, both as to amount and significance to the piant at thix time is the increase to the amount obtiined for repairs and tuiprovements Which ure badly needed upon the buildings aod grounds ‘The appropriation for such purposes for the two preceding years was $1,800; the amount carried oy the present ap prepriation for such purposes is $18. 600, or just ten times the amount which was avaliable for the past two years. Many of the buildings are much $m need of repair and.much improve- ‘ment op the grounds will be made pos "But the work bas not ali been done am the outside very teacher who-is P ‘month eerie s J. W. Casey, Agent, "Phone Randolph 803 101 WASHINGTON STREET. - American Brick Co. - President and Treasurer, TROMAS CAREY. 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