The Broad Ax

THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY The Democratic and Republican Politicians of Illinois Are Lining Up For the Great Political Battle in 1912 GOVERNOR CHARLES S. DENEEN IS TEMPORARILY PUT OUT OF THE POLITICAL GAME OWING TO HIS BROKEN LEG. RICHARD YATES AND EDWARD F. DUNNE START THEIR BOOMS FOR GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS. SENATOR WILLIAM LORIMER CONTINUES TO ADDRESS LARGE GATHERINGS, WHO ASSEMBLE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE LINCOIN LEAGUE. MAYOR CABTER H. HARRISON RETURNS FROM HIS VACATION AND BECOMES CHAIRMAN OF THE PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE OF ILLINOIS. A DESPERATE EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO UNHORSE BOGER C. SULLIVAN AS A MEMBER OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE. Vol. ' XVI The Democratic Politicians Lining Up Political Batt GOVERNOR CHARLES S. DENEEN P POLITICAL GAME OWING T RICHARD YATES AND EDWARD F. GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS. SENATOR WILLIAM LORIMER CON- ERINGS, WHO ASSEMBLE LINCOLN LEAGUE. MAYOR CAETER H. HARRISON RE- BECOMES CHAIRMAN OF ILLINOIS. A DESPERATE EFFORT WILL B SULLIVAN AS A MEMBER COMMITTEE. The Democratic and Republican politicians, throughout this state are actively lining up for the great political battle, which will be fought out in 1912, and everything at this time seems to indicate that if any decent Democrat is selected to run against Charles S. Deneen or anyone else on the Republican ticket that he will be the next Governor of this state. Governor Charles S. Deneen, having broken his right leg several times while out pleasure riding last Sunday, is temporarily put out of the political game and those who are bitterly opposed to his onward march for a third try out for Governor are making hay while the sun shines and many of the high priests in the Republican party are firmly convinced that his political days are numbered and that he will receive no more high political honors at the hands of his party. Former Governor Richard Yates, who has always been a very close political associate of William Lorimen and his followers and Edward F. Dunne, have started their booms for Governor of Illinois and without the least doubt about it Richard Yates, will put the present Governor of this out of the running. Senator William Lotimer, continues to address very large gatherings of people who assemble under the auspices of the Lincoln League, and at each meeting he delivers most power- CALL NEGRO STATE CONFERENCE TO FORM A COALITION. A Negro State Conference will be called in this city, Thursday, October 5th, at 10:30 a. m., at the Masonic Hall, during the State Fair, under the auspices of the Negro Independent State League. W. T. Scott, editor of the Leader, president; Alex. Bender, secretary; endorsed by Negro Progressives, Insurgents and Democrats throughout the state, who will meet for the purpose of discussing the feasibility of entering onto a coalition for the purpose of organizing a state league for their protection. They will adopt a declaration of principles regardless of party lines and agree to stand for Men and Measures in the future. "They do not propose to stand pat" in the coming campaign of 1912 and get left, but will go with the tidal wave—as there is not an intelligent progressive or insurgent Negro in the country who but believes the time has come when we should cast our votes independently, regardless of politics, as party affiliations in the past have proven to be detrimental to the best interest of the race: They will therefore agitate, educate and organise under the banner of manhood rights. Entitled to a Seat. Any Colored voter who is interested in the advancement of his people, who endorse the movement and desire to attend the Conference, will be entitled to a seat, privileges of the floor and participate in the discussions. The following distinguished speak- ful and convincing talks and he drives his well rounded points right into the hearts of his hearers, on Thursday evening he addressed a large meeting of the best Colored citizens at Odd Fellows Hall, 335 State street, it was presided over by Rev. A. J. Carey, who in his most eloquent manner introduced Senator Lorimer and the other speakers and Senator Lorimer spoke for almost two hours and those who sat under the sound of his voice were so interested, that only a few persons left the room while he was engaged in talking fully one thousand Colored citizens crowded into the hall to listen to him. The unsuccessful sight that has been waged against him in certain quarters is making new and powerful friends for him every day and in the wind up he will hold four aces and four Jacks or a full hand against those who have endeavored to sink him into his political grave in Illinois. Mayor Carter H. Harrison has returned from his vacation and has become chairman of the Democratic Progressive League of Illinois and he and his camp followers and supporters will make a desperate effort to unhorse Roger C. Sullivan as a member of the Democratic national committee. They might succeed in doing this, but they can never make William Randolph Hearst, President of the United States. ers have been invited to address the conference: Hon. W. Monroe Trotter, Editor of the Boston Guardian, champion of equal rights; S. A. T. Watkins, Asst.; Corporation Counsel, Chicago; Hon. Frederick L. McGhee, Attorney at Law, St. Paul, Minn.; Rev. Wm. Gray, D. D. Chicago, Ill.; Julius F. Taylor, Editor of The Broad Ax, Chicago; Lawrence A. Newby, Attorney, Chicago; Judge T. C. Graves, the Silver Tongued Orator, Cairo; H. H. Pitts, Editor of the Eagle, East St. Louis. A large number of the leading Colored men of the state have endorsed the movement by signing the call. The following are among the many: The Conference will be the largest and most prominent that has ever been held in this state among our people in a political movement,—as much dissatisfaction exists: A. D. Woods, East St. Louis, Ill.; Edward F. Woods, Quincy, Ill.; L. A. Newby, Chicago, Ill.; W. Edward Scott, Cairo, Ill.; J. B. Massey, Cairo, Ill.; Ed. Jarvis, Peoria, Ill.; Henry Farmer, Peoria, Ill.; Alonza Crouse, Metropolis, Ill.; W. A. Watkins, Decatur, Ill.; John W. Jackson, Danville, Ill.; Dr. C. H. H. Jones, Springfield, Ill.; Thomas Reed, Springfield, Ill.; Thos. W. Swann, Chicago, Ill.; P. J. Jones, Chicago, Ill.; J. M. Watson, Cairo, Ill.; Judge R. Jackson, Cairo, Ill.; J. T. Jilford, Peoria, Ill.; Arthur Bell, Peoria, Ill.; G. J. Johnson, Jacksonville, Ill.; John Orendorf, Lincoln, Ill.; H. B. Hughes, Springfield, Ill.; Lewis Wilson, Springfield, Ill. For further information address W. T. Scott, President; Alex Bender, Secretary. 705 1-2 East Washington Street, Springfield, Ill. CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 9, 1911. M. ALDERMAN GEORGE F. HARDING. Influential member of the city council from the 2nd ward, millionaire real estate owner, who will in the near future have higher political honors, thrust upon him, by the leaders of the Republican party. MR. AND MRS. GEORGE WARNER GAVE A WHIST AND DANCING PARTY IN HONOR OF MRS. RUTH ANDERSON OF ST. LOUIS, MO. Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. George Warner 5223 Dearborn street, who were assisted by their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Warner, gave a most delightful whist and dancing party in honor of their guest and friend, Mrs. Ruth Anderson, of St. Louis Mo., and a few other out of town visitors. Breezy games of whist were indulged in until about 11 o'clock. The first prize, a hand painted powder box was won by Mrs. Florence Davis of St. Louis, Mo. The second prize a hand painted hair receiver was captured by Mrs. Joseph Dunn. Mr. Clint, kept tab on the players and presented the lucky winners with their mementoes after which dancing was joyously indulged in. appreciation of the opportunity of seeing something different from what they have seen all week at the other houses on the stroll and as the bills are all specially prepared for those nights the shows are the real live novelties of Saturday and Sunday entertainments. A splendid bill is the offering for this week, many new features will be seen and heard. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Next Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock a maitinee will be tendered to Bert A. Williams by the Goats. THE SUPREME OFFICERS OF THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. The following are the Supreme Officers of the Knights of Pythias, who will rule over their brethren through out the world. Supreme Chancellor—S. W. Green New Orleans, La. A very tempting luncheon was served in an up-to-date manner by Mrs. M. L. Clinkscale, the dining table was decorated with choice cut flowers and looked very attractive. Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Carter, Mrs. Lawrence P. Jones, Mrs. Jennie Collins, Dr. C. M. Wade, and his daughter, Miss Wade of Hot Springs, Ark., Mrs. Florence Davis, St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Joseph Dunn, Mrs. Ruth Anderson, St. Louis, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Clinkscale; Mr. W. R. Ferguson, Mr. J. H. Battles, Mrs. Kraff, and Messrs. Jackson, Fielding, Griffin, King, Burris and Clint were among those present. The host and hostess, were at their best, and charmingly received their guests and friends and made each and every one feel at ease and at home. Mrs. Anderson, who has made many friends since coming to this city and Mrs. Davis will leave for their homes Sunday evening and they will be accompanied by Mrs. Carrie Warner and Mrs. Joe Warner, who will visit them and other friends in that city for a short time. MOTTS PÉKIN THEATRE. Pending the regular opening of this popular house, quite an innovation is being introduced, and the south side theatre-goers have been packing the house on such occasions. The theatre opens on Saturday and Sunday nights only, presenting an entirely new entertainment, given by all Colored performers of ladies and gentlemen. The public is showing their appreciation of the opportunity of seeing something different from what they have seen all week at the other houses on the stroll and as the bills are all specially prepared for those nights the shows are the real live novelties of Saturday and Sunday entertainments. A splendid bill is the offering for this week, many new features will be seen and heard. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Next Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock a matinee will be tendered to Bert A. Williams by the Goats. THE SUPREME OFFICERS OF THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. The following are the Supreme Officers of the Knights of Pythias, who will rule over their brethren throughout the world. Supreme Chancellor—S. W. Green, New Orleans, La. Supreme Vice Chancellor—J. L. Jones, Cincinnati, O. Supreme Keeper of Exchequer—J. H. Young, Pine Bluff, Ark. Supreme Keeper of Records and Seals—C. K. Robinson, St. Louis. Supreme Attorney—S. A. T. Watkins, Chicago. Supreme Inner Guard—G. A. Watty, Missouri. Supreme Outer Guard—Dennis Taylor, Florida. Supreme Master at Arms—D. F. Miller, Kentucky. Supreme Prelate—The Rev. A. H. Newton, New Jersey. Supreme Lecturer—L. M. Mitchell, Texas. Supreme Major General of Uniform Rank—R. R. Jackson, Chicago. Pythian Temple and Sanitarium Committee—J. M. Hazelwood, West Virginia; E. E. Underwood, Kentucky; John M. Harris, Mississippi; C. M. Wade, Arkansas; George N. Stoney, Georgia; W. I. Reed, Indiana, and A. W. Lloyd, Missouri. Gen. J. T. T. Warren, Supreme Representative of the Knights of Pythias, Hot Springs, Ark., is in the city stopping at the Keystone Hotel, 3022 State street. He is one of the prominent business men in his section of the south and since arriving in the city he has paid marked attention to Miss Gertrude Hart, 3236 Wabash avenue and she has very obligingly shown him many of the sights and numerous places of interest in this city. The Foundation of Voice Building A Highly Instructive and Interesting Article BY MADAME E AZALIA HACKLEY The three requites for good singing are, 1. Bridins; 2. Breath; 3. Voice. The value of a good general education and wide culture is inestimable. There must be a general knowledge of a number of things besides music. A musical artist is something more than a school room product. The artist who succeeds and holds his position must know something of literature, of art, and of people. The Negro is wonderfully endowed physically, but he lacks the brain—training which would permit him to be a peer among white singers. Until he studies more about music, more books and pictures, more of the history of people, and until he develops his imagination and ideality he can never hope to excel. Already he has personal magnetism, that mysterious indescribable hypnotic influence. faint idea of his meaning. When he said, "her tones had no "inside there was no mistaking the mean Demosthenes believed that if oranges to thrill their audiences, "they must first vibrate their livers. He meant that if one's tones did not react down to one's vision that they were not "charged with vitality." The vitals will surely change to if they go far enough below, to sit rock bottom. These tones will bound against the underside of the chest bone, what acts as a sound board, and thus they receive the oring they cannot obtain in any way. Even upper tones are not to be tirelessly isolated although their nature chambers are located in where. It seems best to train the voice first as a wind instrument, and after one has mastery over the muscles of his body, to begin the thought of the voice as a string instrument. Pictures are first blocked and then filled in. The framework of a house goes up first, and then the windows, doors, porches, etc., are added. Some teachers begin with the "glottis stroke," in the bringing of the vocal bands together, while the mind's eye to focused on the opening between, which is called the "glottis." In any trial or test of motion whether it be hammer-throwing sling-throwing or card-writing, the exponent never swings in the smallest circle, but always circumscribes the largest possible circle. One who persists in focusing at first will always swing in a small arc. Let the pupil sing with his whole breathing apparatus at first, as the violinist practices the "long" bow. Afterwards he may reduce his circles until he gets to the "bulls-eye." Many kinds of breathing are advocated; claricular, lateral and abdominal The whole secret is in getting that condition excited by surprise or a start, or a gasp, and holding the muscles contracted long enough to feel a "hollowing out" sensation. One does not tinkl any particular manner of holding his breath, but he should breathe everywhere in his body; he should widen out everywhere around and above the waist line. He should hold these muscles as taut as a drum, but he should keep his neck, and tongue as loose as possible. He should frequently turn his neck, and "wiggle" his tongue to determine if they are loose. The breathing muscles, i. e., the diaphragm is dome-shaped in repose, but it contracts when one takes a breath, and the air shoots up into the lungs and in the back of the mouth, oftimes resulting in a yawn. This diaphragm is as dependable and as true as a mother. It is tough and strong, but if one sensitizes it, it becomes as responsive as a magnetic needle. It is a dynamo which sends out electrical currents. An American girl went abroad to a foreign teacher. She started her test song to show her powers. Before she had gone through two or three lines, the old teacher pulled his hair, and schreeched: Has No.—? Has No.—? No! No! He couldn't not speak English, and the girl could not speak Italian, so he could not explain why her singing annoyed him. At last, he remembered a very vulgar word which I shall call "insides." The girl understood in an instant. He could have told her that her tones had no color, were insipid, that they were white tones and she might have grasped a tion of ce Building and Interesting Article faint idea of his meaning. When he said, "her tones had no "insides," there was no mistaking the meaning. Demosthenes believed that if orators wished to thrill their audiences, "that they must first vibrate their own livers. He meant that if one's tones did not react down to one's vitals, that they were not "charged with vitality." The vitals will surely change tones if they go far enough below, to strike rock bottom. These tones will rebound against the underside of the chest bone, what acts as a sounding board, and thus they receive the coloring they cannot obtain in any other way. Even upper tones are not to be entirely isolated although their resonance chambers are located elsewhere. The female voice has three registers. 1. The chest register with resonance from the chest bone. 2. The medium register with resonance in the facial and nasal cavities. 3. The head register with resonance up in the head. The male voice has two full registers with a falsetto range above. Some call the two registers, the open and closed registers. Others call them the chest and medium registers. The falsetto tones are those made by the vibration of the edges of the vocal bands, instead of by the vibration of the whole band. A new teacher should not aim to direct men in making the very high notes. It is safest to let them try to make the high notes as women do. Few of our singers understand the mechanism of each tone; consequently few can do the same thing every time he desires a singer should be as sure as an acrobat. Our singers should know the why and wherefore of the work, so that they may become real teachers. 1. A voice is placed (cultivated) when tone habitually extends from one's vitals to the top of the head. 2. A voice is placed (cultivated) when the tone is habitually supported on a column of breath, charged with electricity and coloring from one's vitals. (Culture is a habit.) 3. A voice is placed (cultivated) when tone is firmly anchored to the breathing muscle. An uncultivated voice is a rudderless ship. Sometimes it is right side up through accident, or, as a result of the small degree of difficulty of a vowel or word. Oftenest, there is blaring and blasting outside of the mouth instead of the true anchorage inside, with the vibration of every tone and word reaching clear down to the anchor. Every time that the line extending to the anchor is slackened or broken the control of the tone is lost. Another movement of the diaphragm is necessary, just as another lowering of an anchor would be necessary. Many people have voices placed naturally. Voices which are properly anchored to the diaphragm, with sensitive sounding boards, i. e., chest bone, nasal and facial cavities and head cavities. These people often become teachers and do not understand the difficulties of others. One is never absolutely sure of a tone unless it is anchored to the breathing muscle. The tone may pull and pull, but will never break, it (Continued on page 2.) 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The firmer the anchorage on the breathing muscle, the less tension there is on the throat muscles. throat is regarded as a passage way. The breath column is hoisted by the contraction of the diaphragm. The breath column is supposed to be unbroken right up to the back of the mouth. It must stay there quietly, held up from below, (—at the anchorage,—) while we talk most elegantly and "clean-cut" on top of the column of air, without shaking it in the least. The electric line extending along the column of air down to the anchorage takes up the message, and the vitals receive it. Instantly they respond, charging the tone with vitality, and sending it to the chest bones for its contribution of color. There must always be a sensation of "hollowness." This is absolutely necessary. When one has a cold, this "hollow" sensation should be exaggerated to save the throat. --- There are methods and methods. The French method is peculiar, because of the pursing of the lower lip. It is strange but true, that there is a direct electrical line from the corners of the mouth to the vital regions. (Say, or drawing up the corners of the lower lip and you will feel the sensation.) When the breathing muscle is contracted, and the column of air shoots right up in the back of the mouth we get the sensation of a yawn — of "openness," or, "hollowness." One should practice this contraction, pretending to talk silently on the yawn, as if politely concealing it, during imaginary conversation, all the while having a loose tongue, loose lips, loose throat and a pleasing countenance. Then one should select passages of poetry, of lines from hymns or from the Bible. With all possible elegance and distinctness he should keep every vowel of every syllable accurately poised on the top of the breath column. It helps to thrust the tongue in and out, and to "wiggle" it greatly from side to side, between phrases, and even sentences, while the diaphragm is contracted. A throat cannot be fight if the tongue can "wiggle." All this practice will help in the control of the mouth-opening the lips and tongue, and, will prevent the tone-column from tumbling when difficult vowels and syllables make their appearance. One must practice to obtain any shape of the mouth-opening, without in anyway disturbing the breath column, (waiting to carry the message to the vital region.) The violinist colors every sustained tone with a vibration by "pulsing" his finger. Every sustained tone a singer makes should go down the electric line to the anchor, right down to rock bottom, and then "grip" an instant. The tone will hold as long as the enchorage is sustained. Even the head tones are not isolated. If we can conceive of him as echoling directly over the vital cavity, we will get the correct effect. The safest guide is that of the sensation of the "electric button." When one grape, the diaphragm contracts and the breath "aboats up" pressing against the stomach. If the stomach is out of order, the effect is anything but agreeable. This "point of pressure," I call "the electric button." This is a valuable "electric button." Charge it correctly with the vital electricity and you will make other people vibrate, as you vibrate. According to the control you have over your "electric button," you will control and vibrate others, whether it is training wild animals, or stilling a multitude of human animals. It is a powerful factor in anger. Still anger is the most feared. In shortness of breath or palpitation of the heart from excitement, gripping the "electric button," by contracting the diaphragm repeatedly will cause regurgial and normal breathing. Grip this "electric button," when commanding attention. Grip this "electric button," and "will" that people shall obey. Grip this "electric button" and "will" that people shall believe as you believe. Then watch results. Women should practice walking a block, or going up stairs holding their breath, until they may hold at length. Women should practice holding the breath, while curving in the back, at the waist line. They should "sit on their hips." This will strengthen the muscle across the lumbar regions, and other organs. Some helpful exercises are: 1. Practice ten "Gasps" with mouth open, shoulders down, and swelling out all around the waist, fixing the mind's eye on the "electric button." Hold as long as possible. 2. Practice ten "gasps" fixing the mind's eye on the "dimpling" of the muscles of the back. Shoulders down. Hold as long as possible, with mouth open as in a yawn. 3. Practice ten "gasps" closing the mouth as if saying,"oo" Do you feel the "hollowness"? 4. Begin on middle "G" and exercise down to middle "C." Get the "electric button" ready, and then sing "oo" right on the "button" as if you were a ventroloquist. Do you feel the "hollowness"? 5. Select words of two, three and four syllables and string the vowels speech syllable on the "electric button." Keep sounding "oo" as the model, before and after each word to prove the complete "hollowness" and looseness of the throat, tongue and lips. 6. Recite poems or hymns in the same way, until you obtain perfect control over the breathing muscle. GOOD HEALTH ALPHABET. A is for Air, which all of us need. B is for Breathing deep; kindly take heed. C is for Consumption, that kills young and old. D is for Dirt, with its dangers untold. E is for Eating, food good and pure. F is for Flies we should not endure. G is for Giving health knoewledge to all. H is for Health for the great and the small. I is for Illness for which we're to blame. J is for Jenner, the man of great fame. K is for knowledge, to make us grow stronger. L is for Learning, that we may live longer. M is for Mouth, for receiving our food. N is for Noting the things that are good. O is for Order in all that we do. P is for Pasteur, a scientist true. Q is for health Questions, we always should ask. R is for right Reading, a profitable task. S is for Sunshine, the foe of disease. T is for Temptation, to loll at our ease. U is for Unkindness, itself a grave sin. V is for Vessels for drinking, clean as a pin. W is for Washing to be healthy and clean. X is for X-ray, to find the unseen. Y is for Youth, the lusty and strong. Z is for Zeal, to live wisely and long. The Sacramental service at our church on last Sunday was largely attended, about 200 persons took the communion at the morning service. The Sunbeam Club's rally at 8:00 p.m. was a decided success. At 8:00 p.m., the church was crowded to hear Dr. Callis and they were not disappointed. Four persons joined the church during the day and our collection was $56.00. The services next Sunday will be as usual. The Pastor will preach at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school at 1:00. m. W. J. Burdine Supt. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 C. J. Jackson, Pres. Mr. W. J. Burdine the Captain of the Southern club for our Grand Oct. Rally desires to thank the friends who helped to make the dinner and entertainment a success on Labor Day. Rev. Callis Pastor of Walkers A. M. E. Zion Church left Wednesday for Indianapolis, Ind., to attend the Indiana Conference which is in session at St. Mark's A. M. E. Zion Church. Mrs. J. B. Foster who was seriously injured two weeks ago is much improved. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. John Davis 3709 Dearborn Street, Wednesday evening, Sept. 13. — "S." CATHOLICS IN CHICAGO. City Ranks With Rome, Paris, Vienna Dublin and Munich. Chicago is one of the leading Roman Catholic cities of the world. The statistics on the number of Catholics, the number of churches and the institutions of all kinds, are testimony which the world must accept and which entitle the city to rank with Rome, Paris, Vienna, Dublin and Munich as a stronghold of the church. There are not lacking Chicago Catholics, however, who claim for their city not only rank with these cities, but pre-eminence among them because of the remarkable history of the church in Chicago and of its present unique condition. No other Catholic city in the world ever rose from a single parish with a hundred communicants lost in a primeval wilderness to an archdiocese of a million souls in seventy-five years. In this achievement the city stands alone. No other city in the world ever built 188 Catholic churches in less than half a century as Chicago has done. No other city in the world ever built 143 parochial schools in a century and filled them with 81,680 pails as Chicago has done. CHIPS Mrs. J. W. Neely, of Buxton, Iowa, is visiting Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Williams, 3408 Vernon avenue. Miss Georgia Lattimore, who has been the guest for the past five weeks of Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, 6450 Champlain avenue, left for her home in Louisville, Ky., Monday evening. Miss Elizabeth B. Slaughter, 3544 Dearborn street; is spending her vacation at the summer home of lawyer and Mrs. Edward H. Morris, near Benton Harbor, Mich. Mrs. William Lewis, $3310\frac{1}{2}$ Rhodes avenue, returned home last week from a months pleasure trip, and while absent she visited Detroit, Mich., New York City and Atlantic City, N. J. Lawyer and Mrs. B. F. Moseley, B. F., Jr., and Miss Bertha Moseley made a pleasant call on Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor last Sunday evening. Miss Bertha is a student at the Chicago University and she is making rapid progress in her studies. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins, 3632 Calumet avenue, will give a reception Monday evening, Sept. 11 from 7 to 9 o'clock in honor of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Green, of New Orleans, La., and Mrs. Dan Hardin, of New York city. Miss Lucy Lindsay, 4110 Calumet avenue, returned home Saturday evening from Benton Harbor, Mich.; where she was the guest for two weeks of Maj. and Mrs. F. A. Denlson at their summer home. Mrs. Wesley Plummer, 2962 Dearborn street, is at this writing visiting friends in Boston, Mass., and next week she will visit Atlantic City, N. J., and before returning home, she will spend some time at Jackson, Miss. Dr. J. Webb Curtis, who was on the medical staff, of the 8th Regiment, while it was in Cuba, and who now resides in Little Rock, Ark., visited Camp Lincoln at Springfield, Ill., last week, and met many of its officers and other members of the regiment, and was present on Governor's Day. Arthur P. Bedou, of New Orleans, La., the official photographer of Tuskegee, Ala., who travels all over this country with Booker T. Washington, and takes the views for him, has for the past two weeks been the guest of Mrs. Mabel Lewis, 3544 Dearborn street. Mrs. Daniel Hardin, who for some time was one of the most fashionable, modists in this city, and who has been residing in New York City for the past three or four years, arrived in Chicago last Friday and is stopping at 3633 Forest avenue. Her visit is indefinite. Mrs. Hardin, is looking exceedingly well, and she is glad to get back to her old home. Attorney Walter M. Farmer, returned home Sunday morning from Kansas City, Mo., where he attended the sessions of the Grand Lodge of Mo., of the United Brothers of Friendship, he met many of his old friends and greatly enjoyed his short pleasure and vacation trip. Fruest G. Tidrington, of Evansville, Ind., was in the city last week visiting his brother Edward Tidrington, 3343 Forest avenue. For the sixth time Mr. Tidrington has been elected State Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of the State of Indiana and he rubbed up against all of the big Sir Knights and the lesser ones, at the recent sessions of the Grand Lodge at Indianapolis last week. Mr. Arthur Dodge and Miss Annetta Brooks of Evanston, Illinois were united in marriage Thursday evening September 7th, 1911. The ceremony was performed at the Baptist church and was witnessed by a large number of friends and admirers. After the wedding a reception was held at the residence of the parents of the bride. The young couple were the recipients of many beautiful and costly presents. Joseph J. Winbish, President of the Mountain Queen Mines and Amalgamated Co., Boise City, Idaho, is in the city visiting his niece, Mrs. Corinne Eggleston, 3624 Vernon avenue. Mr. Winbish has had his big touring car shipped to this city from his Western home, which means that he will stay in and near Chicago for sometime and before returning west in order to look after his extensive business interests, he will sell fifty thousand shares of gilt edge mining stock. Muzzled. "Did you see this one?" unickered Harry C. "Which one, Harry?" "Tee-hee! Tee-hee!" "Control yourself, Harry." Muzzled. "A man who had to mute his dog took it to a laundry to have its muzzin' done. Oh, say! Why don't you write one like that every once in a while? Hey, look out! You're upsetting the ink!"—New York Evening Sun. Lines to a Giraffe Lines to a Giraffe. O long necked creature at the zoo, How fortunate for me My lady fair does not compare In that respect with thee, For she who made a prince's purse, An income like a seal. Had I to deck so long a neck All up and down with pearls! An Innocent Surmise "What is this?" said the quiet man. "Why," replied the boastful person, "you ought to know what that is. It's a golf club." "I thought from the marvelous stories I have heard of your game that it might be one of those Ananias clubs we read of so frequently."—Washington Star. No Cause For Pining. A University of Pennsylvania speculator in theories that deal with human life told a group of young men that woman's waist is increasing in size. "Yes, professor," said one of the students, "but it is also true, is it not, that man's arm is increasing in length correspondingly?"—Philadelphia Times. A Threat. Will they miss me when I'm gone Where the skies are sunny? Not if I can see you. Will not miss me while away. For most every other day I'll write home for money. —Detroit Free Press. What He Sold. Proprietor--You'll kindly remember in future, miss, that you're here to sell what I keep and not what people want!—London Opinion. A Drawback She—Even in this old age pension bill which is proposed the men are going to get the better of it. He—Why should they? She—Idiot. How many women do you suppose are going to apply for an old age pension?—Baltimore American. Why? "I'd rather have three sober men and a bottle of ink to start a movement," says a Nebraska philosopher. "than a hall full of people and a keg of beer." Why? "Sound doctrine, but why bother the three sober men?" - Chicago Record-Herald. Mrs. Elnora Manson Announces An Introductory Lecture-Recital Subject "Peer Gynt" (Ibsen) The Orchestral Suite, by Edward Grieg. MISS ADA LOU MITCHELL, Solo Accompanist. Grace Pres. Church, 3409 Dearborn St. Thursday, Sept. 28, 8:30 P. M. Admission 35c. REGENA AKEHAN KENTUCKY FOREIGN ASSOCIATION Vocal Demo Orchestra Michigan Between Jackson B Thursday Evening at 8: This will be positively the last the concert platform in the city of devote her time to teaching and the Vocal Teachers for the Race. This is the first instance of the On Thursday Evening, October Hackley will retire in a manner be artist of any race could retire in a of Orchestra Hall. The Advance Sale of seats, fro and continue until September 30 (ex Drug Store, corner of State Street, beautiful panel souvenir photograph the famous Colored photographer those purchasing tickets over 50 cen at the Cash Advance Sale, Septem SCALE Boxes Seating Six Separate Box Seats Parquet Parquet Circle First Half Balcony Second Half Balcony Amphitheatre NOTE—Those desiring boxes on Sale, address Mrs. E. Azalia Hackle, Phone Normal 3494. and Local Demonstration at Orchestra Hall Michigan Avenue Between Jackson Boulevard and Adams St. Tuesday Evening, Oct. 19. at 8:15 P. M. Will be positively the last appearance of Madame Hickey platform in the city of Chicago After her retirement time to teaching and to conducting Vocal Institutes for the Race. The first instance of the retirement of any Colored Tuesday Evening, October 19,1911, at Orchestra Hall retire in a manner befitting her position and rep- ly race could retire in a more congenial atmosphere Hall. Advance Sale of seats, from the diagram, will begin until September 30 (excepting Sundays), at Bank corner of State Street and 36th Place. A limited souvenir photographs of Madame Hackley, made Colored photographer of Washington, D. C., will using tickets over 50 cents. Souvenir photographs go Advance Sale, September 15 to September 30. Vocal Demonstration This will be positively the last appearance of Madame Hackley upon the concert platform in the city of Chicago After her retirement, she will devote her time to teaching and to conducting Vocal Institutes to train Vocal Teachers for the Race. This is the first instance of the retirement of any Colored artist. On Thursday Evening, October 19,1911, at Orchestra Hall, Madame Hackley will retire in a manner befitting her position and reputation. No artist of any race could retire in a more congenial atmosphere than that of Orchestra Hall. The Advance Sale of seats, from the diagram, will begin September 15 and continue until September 30 (excepting Sundays), at Rankin & White's Drug Store, corner of State Street and 36th Place. A limited number of beautiful panel souvenir photographs of Madame Hackley, made by Scurlock, the famous Colored photographer of Washington, D. C., will be given to those purchasing tickets over 50 cents. Souvenir photographs given, ONLY, at the Cash Advance Sale, September 15 to September 30. SCALE OF PRICES. ing Six. x Seats. cle balcony. Balcony. e Those desiring boxes or seats reserved, until the C. Mrs. E. Azalia Hackley, 6351 Vincennes Avenue, N ormal 3494. CARY B. LEWIS, M Now Plumes On Cr Boxes Seating Six. $10.00 Separate Box Seats. each 2.00 Parquet 1.00 Parquet Circle .75 First Half Balcony .75 Second Half Balcony .50 Amphitheatre .25 NOTE—Those desiring boxes or seats reserved, until the Cash Advance Sale, address Mrs. E. Azalia Hackley, 6351 Vincennes Avenue, Chicago. Phone Normal 3494. CARY B. LEWIS. Manager. Willow Plumes On Credit The Sensation of Chicago YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD will sell you Willow Plumes Plumes, Paradise Birds and on easy payments. Don't want your neighbor about it?—They nor anyone know—Everything with us is LY CONFIDENTIAL. You for a Salesman to call at y and he brings with him the tion of Plumes in the City. UNDER NO OBLIGATION —If it suits you to make he will close the sale in YOUR OWN HOUSE—NO COLLE YOU DON'T WANT THEM. OUR PLUMES A Pay A Little Each Week.—It's E ALSO FURS IN ALL S Telephone for a Parisian Feat Masonic Temple, I Tel. Central 382 OUR PLUMES ARE GUARANTEED. Tie Each Week.—It's Easy.—You Wear While Pa- lso FURS IN ALL STYLES AND SKINS. Telephone for a Salesman today. Islan Feather Compa- mance Masonic Temple, 159 North State Street Tel. Central 3824, Automatic 42244 OLE PLUMES ARE GUARANTEED. Pay A Little Each Week.—It's Easy. You Wear While Paying. ALSO FUERS IN ALL STYLES AND SKINS. Telephone for a Salesman today. Parisian Feather Company Masonic Temple, 159 North State Street Tel. Central 3824, Automatic 42244 Good Work of the Hon. Edward Green. Representative Edward Green of the Illinois legislature has merited the confidence and good will of his fellow citizens at large by his devotion to the duties of his office and the timely interest which he manifests in all matters relating to the good of the general public. This was shown in his recent efforts in getting through the assembly the bill appropriating $100,000 for an armory for the Eighth Illinois regiment. The measure was backed by Colonel J. R. Marshall. The American Church Institute The American Church Institute. Sunday, Nov. 12, is the date fixed for the meeting of the American Church Institute for Colored People. The exercises will be held in the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York. President Tart has been invited to deliver an address on this occasion. Summer Days. The days go lolting on the way. Through sunshine and through storm. They could not burry much, they stay. The weather was too warm. -Washington Star. Miss Cordelia Horner Teacher of Music Piano & Harmony Open for Engagements. Terms Reasonable. Phone Draxl 2937 Ref. 4325 Forestville Ave. Mount Glenwood Association Madame E. Azalia Hackley SOPRANO Retiring Song Recital and demonstration at Astra Hall Logan Avenue Boulevard and Adams St. Wing, Oct. 19, 1911 :15 P. M. last appearance of Madame Hackley upon of Chicago After her retirement, she will to conducting Vocal Institutes to train the retirement of any Colored artist. October 19,1911, at Orchestra Hall, Madame befitting her position and reputation. No in a more congenial atmosphere than that from the diagram, will begin September 15 (excepting Sundays), at Rankin & White's set and 36th Place. A limited number of photos of Madame Hackley, made by Scurlock, of Washington, D. C., will be given to events. Souvenir photographs given, ONLY, number 15 to September 30. $10.00 each 2.00 1.00 .75 .75 .50 .25 or seats reserved, until the Cash Advance ley, 6351 Vincennes Avenue, Chicago. CARY B. LEWIS, Manager. YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD and we will sell you Willow Plumes, French Plumes, Paradise Birds and Aigrettes on easy payments. Don't want your neighbors to know about it?--They nor anyone else will know.--Everything with us is STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. You telephone for a Salesman to call at your House, and he brings with him the best selection of Plumes in the City. YOU ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO BUY! IF it suits you to make a purchase OWN HOUSE—NO COLLECTORS IF ARE GUARANTEED. Easy.—You Wear While Paying. STYLES AND SKINS. a Salesman today. Luther Company 159 North State Street 824, Automatic 42244 Motts Pekin Theatre STATE & 27th STREETS SAT. & SUN., SEPT. 9 & 10, ONLY DIXIE WHIRL One Act Whirlwind Musical Comedy with Miller and Green THE WIRELESS TELEPHONE A Real Live Farse Comedy with Chas. Gilpin and Beulah White Supported by a large cast of Popular Colored Vaudeville Artists Prices, 10, 15 and 25 cents Next Tuesday Matinee TENDERED TO BERT A. WILLIAMS BY THE GOATS Mount Glenwood Cemetery Trains right to the gate. A BEAUTIFUL PLACE OF BURIAL Lots low price, easy payments. $2 Cash. $2 Per Month. Large lots $65, will soon be worth $450 Mount Glenwood Cemetery Association 3125 State Street Phone, Douglasa 5574; Automatic 71-866 Open Evenings. P. GEO. O. Funeral Director and Embalmer successful undertaking establish of the people's appreciation of I I am the only Undertaker that the same price as Hearse and c to One Hundred Dollars on a fun You are cordially invited to con making arrangements. GEO. O. JONES. 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. Pert Personals. Edison, departing for Europe, said he expected to live 150 years. We're willing—Troy Press. We'd like to know when Artist Frederick Pimney Earle gets any time to paint pictures.—Detroit Free Press. It was an occasion worthy of the historical painter when Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan had to sit up all night to save the country.—Providence Journal. Judging from the price the Pittsburgh team paid for him, this man O'Toole must be the pitcher who struck out "Cause at the bat."—Denver Republican. Current Comment. There seems to be in England a greater necessity for more rich American wives than for more peers.—Philadelphia Inquirer. Perhaps it is a mere accident that the fortification of the Panama canal should begin at the Pacific end.—Springfield Republican. Dr. Woods Hutchinson says old age is a natural condition. It beats all how much the doctors are finding out lately.—Waterbury Republican. Industrial Items. The demand for gutta percha is sixty times that of the supply. The oil product of the United States is now several times that of the entire world seven years ago. India has a new factory law which limits adults' work to twelve hours and children's to six hours a day. The number of women employed in manufactures and trades in Germany is 9,400,000; in Austria, 5,600,000; in England, 5,300,000. Steel was in use in 962 B. C. Chinese people rarely eat beef. Pulleys were first made in 518 B. C. Sweden and Denmark have no soldiers who cannot read and write. In Russia's army 70 per cent of the men are illiterate. Stage route from New York to Boston was opened in 1732. The journey to the Hub from New York then consumed fourteen days. English Etchings In July eighty-two years ago the first London omnibus, or "shillibeer," was run. In England there are now more than 2,000 picture theaters, of which London possesses 800. In the reign of Henry VIII, the general price for the letting of land was a shilling an acre. England has the honor of first making cruelty to animals a distinct subject of public attention by legislation enacted in 1840. On the Other Feet. The jeweler had just paid his doctor's bill. "Now, Mr. Putnam," said the doctor, "I'm ready to buy a good watch, and I want you to tell me the best one I can get for about $75." "Doc," responded the jeweler, "I has taken me more than forty years to learn all I know about watches. Do you want me to give you my professional advice for nothing?" - Cut Short Stories. and from which to select, that will be part of the city or suburbs with- ons. Bodies shipped to all parts of countries at the very lowest dant. Office and chapel, 1904 W. "I've advertised for a reliable, careful chaufeur." "Do you expect to get one?" "Yes, indeed. All the reckless dare- devils seem to be employed."—Detroit Free Press. "Life isn't worth living," sighed the sad featured man. "I quite agree with you," said the solemn looking stranger. "Ah, then you, too, are a pessimist?" said the sad featured man. "No; I'm an undertaker," replied he of the solemn visage.—Chicago Tribune. Si—That new hand you got must have been a clerk before he came here. Cyrus—Why? Si—Whenever he stops work he always tries to put the pitchfork behind his ear.—Toledo Blade. The cornstalk is a graceful plant. Whose leaves show symmetry complete. It held in admiration scant Because it gives us things to eat. —Washington Star. "Where are you going?" "It's time for the girl next door to take her vocal lesson."—Birmingham Age-Herald. "I can tell you one thing," said Tawkins, with emphasis. "When I marry it won't be any higher education girl. My wife won't know Greek." "No," said Edgely, looking at him attentively, "nor beans."—Boston Transcript. He—Dearest, I am tempted to steal a kiss. She—Well, you don't see a cop anywhere around, do you?—Philadelphia Telegraph. "How can I get this package home?" he asked, with husky cough. "I wouldn't try," the clerk replied. "Td go and sleep it off." —Dallas News. "Jones grumbles that his wife can't take a joke." "That's funny, seems to me." "Oh, zees langvaltch!" complained the tinger. "What's the matter with it?" asked the native. "You say, 'I am down and out; I am all in' Oh, zees langvaitch!"—Chicago Record-Herald. "Why. I guess it's Hepeck's wife pitying a man she could have married, but didn't." Houston Post. "Your ode to Nlagura is the real thing. I felt that way when I first saw the falls." "I have never seen the falls," explained the poet "I got the idea from reading a railway booklet." —Louisville Courier Journal. Not to the glen nor the mountains they. Not to the beach nor the highlands. Had the kids, their choice they would sail away To the ice Cream Sandwich islands. —Puck. "Why is a demagogue usually regarded as so dangerous a man?" inquired the leader of the mob. "Because" applied the first eithem. The Amount of Hot Water Used by the Average Family has increased tenfold in as many years. The more we learn about the science of keeping healthy and happy the more hot water we use. The average family uses nowadays about 50 gallons a day. It takes all of 50 gallons to give every member of the family a refreshing bath and furnish plenty for the dish-washing, scrubbing and the laundry tubs. The heating of 50 gallons on a stove means a fire for an hour, a fuel expense of 12 cents and a blast furnace temperature throughout the house. The same volume of water can be heated with a little compact gas heater and delivered right to faucets in every room in a few minutes. The gas used will cost less than 7 cents and the house will be kept cool. We sell these little gas water heaters in several styles—one large enough for the average family for $15—small payments if you like. This one is so popular that we have put out over Five Thousand of them this year. Of course we deliver and connect them for domestic purposes free. Just mail or phone your name and house number to our headquarters or our nearest store and we will do the rest. The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company, Peoples Gas Bldg., Michigan Boulevard. "his following is largely composed of people who would rather stand around listening to speeches than go to work."—Washington Star. "Ever hear Miss Hygee sing? She can do it beautifully in five languages." "Yes, but I like her sister better. She can refuse firmly in one."—Chicago Tribune. Wilson—Didn't either parent want the child? Dodd—No; the cook promised to stay with the smaller family.—Brooklyn Life. "Crooked weights and measures have been used since the year 869 B. C." "What makes you so positive of the date?" "That's when weights and measures were invented."—Birmingham Age-Herald. Baked beans when I'm hungry; Buttermilk when I'm dry; Greenbacks when I'm hard up; Heaven when I die.—Boston Transcript. "Last week my daughter wrote me from the summer resort that she is engaged to a man named Frank, and in her next letter she calls him John"—Detroit Free Press. "How strange," said Mrs. Kashler. "So does my husband. How long was your daughter in for?"—Toledo Blade. The Doctor—Ah. yes! Very nervous, irregular pulse, palpitation of the heart and feverish. Let me see your tongue. The Youth—There's nothing the matter with me, sir. I just called to ask you for your daughter's hand.—Philadelphia Telegraph. "Did you have many callers while I was away, John?" "Every time I tried to bluff! I—er—that is to say, not many."—Houston Post. The saying is old, but none the less true. "The Lord loves a cheerful giver." We may safely assume that the Lord loves him too. Who keeps from abusing his liver. —Chicago Record-Herald. Knew How to Keep a Hotel. Proprietor (country hotel)—There's plenty to eat. "Perhaps so, but those waiter girls of yours don't attend to me." "They don't? Well, that's easily fixed. Here's some wax." "What good is that?" "But it on your mustache, of course, and curl the ends. You've got too much of a married took."—New York Weekly. His Precious Head. One hundred thousand dollars is the price pound the bread worries over his lack. Why, who can blame him when he makes, "Say, is my head on straight!" -Cleveland Pink Dealer. Buried Treasure "You're sure there is something in that man's story of buried treasure" "Not yet," replied Mr. Dustin Stax. "But there ought to be buried treasure somewhere in the neighborhood of his operations if he has persuaded any body else to sink as much money as he asked me for."—Washington Star. Uncertain. The New Girl—An' may my intended visit me every Sunday afternoon, ma'am? Mistress—Who is your intended, Delia? The New Girl—I can't know yet, ma'am. I'm a stranger in town.—Harper's Bazar. Many of Tham Do. It is easy enough to be pleasant When everything goes just right. But the girl won't while Is the girl who can smile When her shoes are much too tight. —Chicago Record-Herald. Usual Way. Mrs. Powers—I will never forget the things you said to me before we were married. Mr. Powers—Bet a hundred you won't! Had I known that you had such a good memory I wouldn't have married you. —Philadelphia Telegraph. Unhandicapping. Maud—Why does Kate take off her wedding ring whenever she sits down to read a novel? Ethel—Because she enjoys reading one better if she can temporarily forget that she's married.—Boston Transcript. Turned Down. Ella—That young farmer tried to kiss me, saying that he had never kissed a girl before. Stella—What did you tell him? Ella—That I was no agricultural experiment station.—New York Press. "I Leave My Heart With You." I'm going over the waves, dear; I'm going over the waves. My liver may get out of gear. But I leave my heart with you. -Florida Times-Union. More Equipment. "Why don't your daughters take their vacations together?" "They prefer to pool the false hair and the clothes, and each girl has the use of the entire outfit for two weeks." —Louisville Courier-Journal. "Men who marry their stenographers make one fatal mistake." "What is that?" "They think the force of habit will make their wives take dictation."—Baltimore American. The Whole Trouble "Mr. Boxley had nothing but praise for your work for him before the congressional committee," said the friend. "Yes," replied the lobbyist gloomily; "nothing but praise."—Catholic Standard and Times. "I must refuse to cast my vote." She ventured, fearing for "The ballots of pink" she said. "And do not match my gown." —Milwaukee Sentinel. Where It Applies. Him—Beg pardon, but that doesn't apply to firearms. Her—But it does to men—Chicago News. "Madam, I'm walking around the world on a wager." "Well, I don't mind letting my bulldog pace you for a couple of miles. Here, Tige!"—Washington Herald. Son of Athens, ere you shine These bespattered shoes of mine Let me on your mind impress With the utmost earnestness This, my warning, orthodox— Keep the polish off my soil Son of Athens, bear my vow— There, will be one Helva row, Take it even now from me, It will beat Thermopylae. Mack—Do fish make brains? Denby—Can't say, but I know they make larn.-Christian Register. Usual Way. A Mistake. The Milky Way. Democritus was the first who taught, in 428 B. C., that the Milky way consisted of a confused multitude of stars. Samson. First recorded instance of suicide was that of Samson in 1120 B. C. Rain After Battles Romans believed that great battles were accompanied by rain to enable some pitying god to cleanse the bloody earth with the gentle showers of heaven. Stucco Work. Stucco work, which was much prized by the ancients, was revived in 1760. Laughing Tea. A tea made of the leaves of the "laughing plant" of Arabia puts the partaker into a hilarious humor for an hour or so. Use the Fork. Use the knife as little as possible. Cut tender foods, such as potatoes, eggs and the like, with the fork, using the knife only when the fork would be an inconvenience. Fear the Fire God. In the event of fire in Kwongsi, China, the goods of the people who have lost their homes are refused shelter by their friends and neighbors until the god of fire has been driven away, it being the belief that if they acted otherwise disaster would also come to them. Oldest Dwelling House Built in the year 700, the mansion belonging to Count Matuschke, at Winfel-on-the-Rhine, Germany, is believed to be the oldest inhabited house in existence. Log Lines. The log line has been used by navigators since 1570. To Clarify Sugar To clarify sugar put sugar and water on to boil. Mix the white of an egg with a little cold water, add to the sirup, bring to the boiling point, skim, strain and let cool. Wiremaking. Manufacture of wire began in Angsburg in 1851. It was originally formed by hammering the metal on an anvil. George Francis Train's George Francis Train's Wit. One of George Francis Train's sayings was: "People call me insane. I don't wonder. What would a village of peanuts say if a coconut rolled in among them?" Judicial Wigs. Large, white, full bottomed wigs are still worn by English judges as a symbol of the age and dignity which should characterize the judiciary. Pumps. Pumps were invented in 224 B. C. by Ptesibius of Alexandria. His Fearful Crime John Gillat, servant to James Hulfrud of Tinsley, England, was convicted and fined 10 shillings and all expenses in October, 1805, for riding in his cart asleep on the highway. Jurora In England. Jurors in England. An English juror must be between the ages of twenty-one and sixty. 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, 2024 State street. J. S. Dorsey's drug store, 20 W. 51st street, near Dearborn. A. F. Tarvalon, cigar store and news stand 5024 State street R. J. Jones, news stand, barber shop and pool room, 5264 State street George I. Martin, maker of fps cigars and news stand, 18 W. 51st street, near State. Mrs. Nellie Phelps, cigars, notions and news stand, 21 W. 51st street near Dearborn. W. S. Cole cigars, tobacco and news stand, 24 W. 51st street, near Dearborn. Philip Smith, cigare, tobacco and news stand 5 W. 37th Street. T. B. Hall, laundry office, tobacco and news stand, 11 W. 29th street near State. Mrs. Jas. H. Lewis, notions, cigare and news stand, 15 W. 34th street near State. M. Davis cigare, tobacco and news stand, 2882 State street. M. D. Burt, notions and news stand 2885 State street. W. M. Marwell notions, signs & bacco, confections and news stand 5220 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. 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Packing, and Shipping with Care 232 East 51st Street 4855 Dearborn Street 3 Trips Daily to the Depots CHICAGO Mrs. Martha Broadus-Anderson Soprano Fall Term Begins September 1st, 1810 Residence 6450 Cranberry Avenue Chicago, Ill. Phone Normal 3316 Established 1857 Phone Oakland 2850-185 John J. Dunn Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Coal and Wood Fall Term Begins September 1st. 1910 Residence 6450 Cumberland Avenue Chicago, Ill. Phone Normal 3316 Established 1857 Phone Oakland 2850-1850 John J. Dunn Wholesale, and Retail Dealer in Coal and Wood FIFTY-FIRST STREET AND ARMOUR AVENUE Rail Entrance: Hlet St. & L. S. & M. B. By., Mind Brow and Armour Avenue CHICAGO Tel. Central 3143 Rec. Tel. Douglas 3634 CHICAGO Office Phones Cent. 6884. Suite 803 Kedzie Bldg. 89 Bandolph St. Toolen Telephone Main 2017 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 CANDIDATES FOR THE BISHOPRIC GLAIMS OF REV. M. M. PONTON Grave Issues Which Confront the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church at Its Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., In May, 1912—The Situation Stated. Jackson, Miss.—The approach of the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, like all epoch making events, evokes much discussion as to the issues to be decided and the men to be honored. There is no getting around the fact that the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church in legislating for a great church and elevating men to positions of trust and honor is one of the truly great meetings held among Afro-Americans. It looks like four or five bishops to meet the growing demand caused by the expansion of the church on the one hand and the death and inability of several bishops on the other. There is a large number of men in the church who could fill the episcopacy or any other office with credit and honor, and many of them are being constantly mentioned in connection with that office. In order that the country at large might be informed from time to time of the trend of events as they begin to shape themselves for this epoch making meeting, it might be well to give to the public from time to time observations and conclusions made by constant contact with influential persons throughout the south. There are many men in the field, but it is not the purpose of this article to deal with them all at this writing. There is no more trying service in our racial life than service in a Christian organization. To be sure there are certain compensations — mostly spiritual—that the individual gets from the knowledge of a work well done in behalf of his people. There is one man in the heart of the south prominently mentioned for the bishopric in the A. M. E. church whose merits and capabilities are well worth considering. This man has done something which alone goes a long ways toward favorable consideration. He comes from the premier state of Mississippi, where Negroes do things. If the church is seeking men who are able to create and develop things that are lasting and enduring, M. M. Ponton, president of Campbell college, Jackson, Miss, is the man. Dr. Ponton long ago sacrificed his comforts at home at the call of his brethren, pulled up bag and baggage and with his devoted wife went down into Mississippi and in a few years placed their educational work in that state on a basis of respect and influence. The services of such a man ought to be known to the church—the bishopric question aside. Dr. Ponton has done more for the elevation of the Negro ministry in the past twenty years than perhaps any other man in the country. He has made a house to house and a church to church canvass throughout the southern country with the open Bible, teaching Bible morals and Bible spirituality to all of our people and endeavoring to popularize that sacred book and make its teaching familiar to preachers, Sunday school and public school teachers everywhere. The success of many ministers of the gospel who are now in the public eye can be traced to his efforts, and as president of Campbell college his work and worth are appreciated in both the states of Mississippi and Louisiana as that of no other man who has held the position. There are other men who are aspirants for the high honor, there are other men who are equally worthy, but surely this man has claims that cannot be gainsaid and which will bring forth a happy response. Afro-Americans In Methodist Church. The numerical strength of the race in the Methodist denomination is said to be as follows: A. M. E. Zion, 545,000; A. M. E., 452,000; O. M. E., 235,000, and 300,000 with membership in the M. E. church. Melodrama. Melodrama began in Germany in the eighteenth century. Sardines. Sardines are twice as nourishing as oysters and three times as nourishing as cod or haddock. They build the bones and the oil builds the marrow inside them. Granaries. Granaries were formed by Joseph in Egypt in 1715 B. C. Gold and Bills. A twenty dollar gold piece weighs 540 grains. Twenty-seven crisp new one dollar bills fresh from the bureau of engraving and printing weigh the same as the gold piece. Old Time Ague Cure. Old Time Ague Care. It was prescribed by an old superstition that if those who were affected with ague would visit at dead of night the nearest crossroad five different times and then bury a new laid egg the disease would be buried. If the experiment failed they attributed it to some unlucky accident that may have befallen them on the way. Anchors. Anchors were invented by the Tuscans. The second tooth, or duke, was added by Anacharsis, the Scythian, in 583 B. C. It is recorded that they were forged in England in 578 A. D. State Lines. Maryland is a garden of paradise surrounded by a body of water and Washington.-Baltimore American. Rhode Island casts a smaller vote proportionately to its population than is polled in any other northern state.-Providence Journal. Connecticut has become an authority upon such matters, so its decision that a balloon is not an airship stands.-New Haven Journal-Courier. Aviation. The Connecticut legislature has passed a law requiring aviators and airships to take out licenses. Plans for a new form of holiday-touring by aeroplane—are being formed both in England and in France. Sporting Notes. Only two light harness horses, Jay- Rye-See and Anaconda, have both paced and trotted miles under 2:10. Captain George Moriarty of the Detroit Tigers doesn't drink, smoke or sweat and insists on his ball players going to church on Sunday. There will be two Heinie Zimmermans with the Chicago Nationals next season. The new Heinie halls from the Atlanta club of the Southern league and plays center field. He stole 105 bases last season. Out of Pool He was a rather overdressed youth and attracted much attention when he entered the car. He occupied the only vacant seat beside a rather elderly gentleman. When the conductor came for his fare he fumbled for his money and then suddenly became very pale. THE MIDDLE SCHOOL S. E. Cor, State and 36th Place, Chicago GENERAL BANKING 3 per cent allowed Safety Deposit Vault REAL ESTATE As agent buy and sell Real Estate on c dents, including payment of taxes and l on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patro The Cranford Building. 36 The finest building ever open Steam heat, electric light, tile ba Recent allowed on Savings Acc by Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT and sell Real Estate on commission, manages est payment of taxes and locking after assessment Estate. Specially Invites the patronage of Chicago business Cranford Apartment Building. 3600 Wabash A This building ever opened to Colored tenant electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. owed on Savings Accounts at Vaults, $3.00 per Year ESTATE DEPARTMENT state on commission, manages estates for non-resi- tives and locking after assessments. Money to loan the patronage of Chicago business men. Ford Apartment 3600 Wabash Ave. ver opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. tile baths, marble entrance. 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year As agent buy and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estates for non-residents, including payment of taxes and locking after assessments. Money to loan on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patronage of Chicago business men. The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. Casey, Agent, 'Phone Randolph 803 101 WASHINGTON STREET. American Brick Art and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELMAMEH. Secretary, WILLIAM SULLY. MANUFATURERS OF Lemon and Sewer Office and Yards: and Robey yards running winter and summer, equip- with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. ephone Yards 1 set 846 The Old Burton B James M. Porter n Brick Co. - user, THOMAS CAREY. ident, JOHN SHELMAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. MUFATURERS OF and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: d Robey Sts. g winter and summer, equipped t improved Wolf Dyer. ne Yards 128. American President and Treasurer, THE Vice-President, J Secretary MANUFAT Common and Office n 45th and I Yards running winter with the latest improv Telephone President and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. Common and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dyer. Telephone Yards 128. d Burton Bar James M. Porter The Old B James The Old Burton Bar James M. Porter Concert Every Afternoon and Night 2262 SO. STATE STREET "My boy," said the deep bass voice of the man by his side. "would you mind taking your hand out of my pocket?"—Ideas. Needed More. Bronx—Professor Aleck has issued a very interesting bulletin on how to keep bees. Lenox—Well, I think he'd do a lot more good if he told us how to get rid of hives—Judge's Library. Chance to Demonstrate. "This beauty surgeon claims he can remove wrinkles." "Going to give him a trial?" "I shall, provided he makes a demonstration on my pet bulldog first."—Kansas City Journal. Can't improve on Nature. "Doctors now say that boiled cow's conal. love on Nature. may that boiled cow's for babies; it is better are right. A raw cow than a boiled one." Automatic B Rockballast Electric Light Unuscalled D The Only Double between Chicago For further information w.r.e. Mail General Agent Fasson Rector Bldg., Clark and Phone Harrison 4470 Automatic Block Signals Rockballstad Road Rail Electric Lighted Trains Unexcelled Dining Service The Only Double Track Railroad between Chicago and St. Louis For further information call on or address by E-mail TOV. General Agent Passenger Department. Rector Bldg., Clark and Monroe Streets. Phone Harrison 4478 CHICAGO Phones Calumet 846 BANKER Telephone Douglas 1565 J. W. Casey, Agent, 101 WASHINGTON STREET. THE ONLY WAY Bethune CHICAGO ST. LOUIS KANSAS CITY via the Chicago & Alton Automatic 63298 CHICAGO, ILL "A STORE FOR EVERYBODY" HILLMAN'S STATE & WASHINGTON STS. JOHN J. BRADLEY THE GALE PIANO CO. 3159 STATE STREET Pianos, Organs, Talking Machines and Supplies. Brass and String Instruments. Cash or Easy Payments. Open Evenings till 10.30. Phone Doug, 4558. TUNING REPAIRING The BELLE MEADE CLUB Hotel Brunswick Geo. W. Holt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS. Elite Buffet and Cafe 3030 State Street We Furnish You Money to Protect Your Property or Business Mortgage Banking and General Brokerage All Business Strictly Confidential Northern Assets Realization Company Office, 3517 State St. Phone, Aldine 2532. Frank L. Gale THE GA 315 Pianos, Organs, Brass and St Payments TUNING Tele The BELL Buff FRAN 5059 A Cor. 5 Hotel BUFFET, 3004 State Street A. F. Codozoe Elite B 30 Phone Douglas 8256 We Furnish to Protect Mortgage Bank NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE TO e Broad $2.00 PER YEAR Henry Jones and Cafe street Unas. Harris, Manager