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THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY The Hot Contest Over The Appointment of An Administrator FOR THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ROBERT T. MOTTS WAS UP BEFORE JUDGE CUTTING ALL DAY THURSDAY. HE CONTINUED IT TO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, AT 10:30 A. M. MANY OLD-TIME COLORED CITIZENS CROWDED INTO HIS COURT ROOM. TO TESTIFY EITHER FOR OR AGAINST THE VARIOUS CLAIMANTS OF HIS ESATE. J. GRAY LUCAS WAGED A STRONG LEGAL BATTLE IN BEHALF OF HIS CLIENTS BUT SO FAR HE HAS UTTERLY FAILED TO PROVE THAT MRS. JACKSON IS A FULL FLEDGED SISTER OF THE LATE OWNER OF THE PEKIN THEATER. HIS BROTHER FRED MOTTS HAS CUT OUT FOR HIMSELF AND HAS FILED A BILL IN CHANCERY AGAINST MISS LUCY LINDSAY. AND HE WANTS HER TO DEVIDE UP OR TURN OVER THE PROPERTY TO HIM. THE GREAT ARRAY OF LAWYERS ENGAGED ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CASE WILL GATHER IN MANY THOUSAND DOLLARS IN FEES BEFORE IT IS FINALLY SETTLED IN THE COURTS. Vol. ' XVI The Hot Contest The Appo FOR THE ESTATE OF THE LATE FORE JUDGE CUTTING ALL HE CONTINUED IT TO THURSDAY MANY OLD-TIME COLORED CITIZ ROOM. TO TESTIFY EITHER FOR OR AG OF HIS ESATE. J. GRAY LUCAS WAGED A STRONG HIS CLIENTS BUT SO FAR HE THAT MRS. JACKSON IS A FU LATE OWNER OF THE PEKIN HIS BROTHER FRED MOTTS HAS FILED A BILL IN CHANCERY AND HE WANTS HER TO DEVID ERTY TO HIM. THE GREAT ARRAY OF LAWYERS THE CASE WILL GATHER IN FEES BEFORE IT IS FINALLY Early on Thursday morning the various lawyers interested from a money point of view in the outcome of the fight to get possession of the property accumulated by Robert T. Motts, were up bright and early rallying their forces together, so that they could present, a solid front, in the hot contest which was to be fought out before his honor Judge Charles S. Cutting, over the appointment of an administrator for the estate of the late Robert T. Motts, and after consuming all day Thursday in listening to the lawyer's wrangle back and forth, the court continued it to Thursday, October 6 at 10:30 a.m. In the meantime many of the old time Colored citizens both men and women had crowded into the court room, in order to be on hand so as to testify either for or against the various claims of his estate. All the witnesses on Thursday testified on Mrs. Jackson's side of the three cornered fight, it is true that J. Gray Lucas, waged a strong legal battle in behalf of his clients and their followers, but so far he has utterly failed to prove that Mrs. Charles Jackson is a full fledged sister of the late owner of the Pekin Theater. Mrs. Wiley, a (white lady) who at one time resided in Washington, Ia., Rev. George Banks, now residing in Kirkwood, Mo., near St. Louis, were two of the main witnesses, and Mr. Banks testified that "before or near the World's Fair, in this city that he was then engaged in the undertaker business on Stat street, between 26th and 27th streets, and that during that time Captain Charles P. Jackson, died, that Robert T. Motts, called on him and informed him that Mrs. Jackson was his sister and that he wanted him to bury his brother-in-law, that he carried out his request and that Robert T. Motts paid his bill which amounted to one hundred and thirteen dollars," he further testified that "he never kept any books while he was in the undertaking business and that he was unable to tell the year, the day in the month or anything about the time or the season of the year that he buried Captain Jackson, all he seemed to remember clearly was that Robert 1 Motts, had paid his bill, at the same time informing him that Mr. Jackson was his brother-in-law. Mrs. Butler, Mr. A. J. Perry, one of the officials of Knox College, Galesberg, Ill., produced a catalogue or record of the institution which ran back to 1847, and it contained the name of Mrs. Jackson, who was supposed to be the lawful daughter of Thomas Cook Motts, the father of Robert T. Motts, Mrs. Flemings testified that she was born in Galesberg, Ill., in 1847, and that she well remembers the time when Mr. Motts brought his daughter now Mrs. Jackson, to the home of her parents and wanted them to furnish her board and room while she was attending Knox Col- lege, which was then located near her home, although at that time she was not one year old. Mrs. Mary Ann Dove who is almost 85 years old, whose husband was pastor of Quinn Chapel in 1861 and '62, Mr. Geo. Leftridge, Mrs. Carrie Leftgridge, Mr. Mack oMntgomery, Mrs. A. Howlen, Dr. Joseph A. Kelly. John Q. Grant, Mrs. Mary Gibson, who has resided in this city for more than 35 years. Isaac Coppage and several other old time Colored citizens all testified, that at various times in the past that they had been introduced to Robert T. Motts, by Mrs. Jackson as her brother, and that many years ago Robert T. Motts lived at the home of Mrs. Jackson, and that Miss Gertrude Jackson her daughter and her other children called him Uncle "Bob" or Uncle Robert. Rose Brody who claims to be the long lost daughter of Kit or Kate Motts, who was a sister of Robert T. and Fred Motts and who disappeared from this city many years ago and has been dead to them for ever so long appeared in court and if Attorney Lucas, can prove it beyond a reasonable doubt that she is really the daughter of Kate Motts, and that her mother is dead she will come in for her share of the estate. So far Attorney Lucas has not been able to show that Mrs. Jackson is the product of either of the lawful marriages of Thomas Cook Motts. Therefore Lawyer Edward E. Wilson who represents Miss Lucy Lindsay, is still of the opinion that his side has the best of the fight. Fred Motts, the only known brother of the late Robert T. Motts, who still lives at their old home Washington, Iowa, has cut out for himself and has filed a bill in chancery against Miss Lucy Lindsay and he wants her to divide up or turn over all the property to him, but as Robert T. Motts gave her a deed to the property at the corner of 27th and State street and to the property at 36th and state street, years ago when he was in his right mind and knew perfectly well what he was doing it will be very hard work to find any Judge or any number of Judges who will attempt to divest Miss Lindsay of her right and title to the property in question. Lastly the great array of lawyers engaged on either side of the case or the three cornered fight will gather in many thousand of dollars in fees before it is finally settled in the courts. Mrs. Elnora Manson, will appear in a lecture-recital, at Grace Presbyterian Church, on Thursday evening, September 28th. Subject, "Peer Gynt," and as she has been diligently studying, and making minute preparations for the event and as she possesses considerable musical ability, a pleasant treat is in store for those who will be in evidence on the evening mentioned. CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 16, 1911. Mary MRS. S. A. T. WATKINS. The sensible and popular wife of S. A. T. Watkins, Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago, who entertained, in honor of Mrs. Dan, Hardin and Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Green last Monday evening. HEALTH AS AN INVESTMENT. Praternal Orders, Labor Unions, and Insurance Companies Erect Tuberculosis Sanatoria—Millions Wasted Annually. As an investment in the health of their members, four large fraternal orders, two international labor unions, and one of the largest insurance companies in the United States have established sanatoria for the treatment of tuberculosis, according to a statement issued to day by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. 000, the National Association estimate that about 30,000 members of these lodges die of tuberculosis alone every year. Since more than half of these lives could be saved at a comparatively small outlay, the Association figure that the fraternal orders are losin millions every year in death claim which might be saved. OFFERS AN AUTO FOE A NAME In Detroit they are looking for name for their annual Water Carniv A handsome new Flanders automobi is to be awarded to the person suggests The Royal League, the first fraternal order to establish a sanatorium, conducts a hospital for its tuberculosis members at Black Mountain. The Modern Woodmen of America conducts one at Colorado Springs, the Workmen's Circle, at Liberty, N. Y., and the Independent Order of Foresters have one at Rainbow Lake, N. Y., and will soon open a second one at San Fernando, Cal. The International Typographical Union has since 1898 conducted a sanatorium at Colorado Springs, and the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union of America has recently opened a new institution at Rogersville, Tenn. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is now erecting a sanatorium at Mt. McGregor, N. Y., which will be the first of its kind to be established by an "old line" insurance company. In addition to these institutions already established, the Benevolent and Prospective Order of Elks, the Foresters of America, the Knights of Columbus, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and several other orders are considering the advisability of erecting sanatoria for their tuberculosis members. Some of the large fraternal orders and labor unions, like the Ladies of Maceabees of the World, the International Photo-Engravers Union, and others conduct educational campaigns against tuberculosis, though they do not have sanatoria of their own. The Equitable Life Assurance Society also has recently established a "Conservation Department" in which the prevention of tuberculosis will be given especial attention. Other insurance companies are considering similar action. Since the membership of the leading external orders alone is nearly 15,000, 000, the National Association estimates that about 30,000 members of these lodges die of tuberculosis alone every year. Since more than half of these lives could be saved at a comparatively small outlay, the Association figures that the fraternal orders are losing millions every year in death claims which might be saved. OFFERS AN AUTO FOR A NAME In Detroit they are looking for a name for their annual Water Carnival. A handsome new Flanders automobile is to be awarded to the person suggesting the best name. There are no strings tied to this offer—a few minutes of thought and a little originality and the auto may be yours. The contest is open to people everywhere. The City of the Straits is ideally situated for a gigantic water fete such as is proposed. The beautiful Detroit River with its crystal-clear water flows by on its way to Lake Erie, only sixteen miles away. Lying right opposite Detroit is her renowned fairy-land, Belle Isle, a great island park, which is generally conceded to be the most beautiful in all the world. Up stream, just ten miles, is Lake St. Clair, and farther on, the Venice of America, Detroit's unique summer resort. Detroit's water-front is twenty-four miles in length, and across the River, Canada affords a similar stretch of river-front. So, from the many vantage points, hundreds of thousands can see the magnificent river spectacle by day and by night. The Carnival of 1912 will be held during the week of July 24th. The Detroit Board of Commerce approves the magnitude of this event and so has offered the Flanders car as a prize. The name must be "catchy" and in some way characteristic of Detroit. The contest closes October 16th and all names must be sent to the Contest Committee of the Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit, Michigan. Noah D. Thompson, who has returned to Tuskegee from his wedding tour, has succeeded Leo J. Foster, one of the assistants to Mr. Warren Logan, treasurer of Tuskegee Institute, and as Mr. Thompson is getting close up to the Thompson, we predict further advancement for him along that Mr. and Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins Pleasently Entertaid AT A RECEPTION IN HONOR OF MRS. DAN HARDIN OF NEW YORK CITY AND MR. AND MRS. S. W. GREEN OF NEW ORLEANS, LA. MANY OF THE LEADING SOCIAL LIGHTS IN THE CITY WERE PRESENT TO GREET THE HONORED GUESTS. Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins, 3632 Calumet avenue, entertained at a pleasant reception, in honor of Mrs. Dan Hardin, of New York City, and Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Green, of New Orleans, La. The reception party consisted of Maj. and Mrs. R. R. Jackson, Mrs. John R. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Green, Mrs. Dan Hardin and Mr. and Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins. Mr. Julius N. Avendorph, in his most gracious manner, presented the guests to the receiving party. Many of the leading social lights in the city were present and assisted to make it a most brilliant affair. Luncheon was served in the latest style, and music resounded throughout the house during the evening, and it being brilliantly illuminated, it made each and every one feel it was good to be there. The many ladies present were costumed in the most elegant and artistically made gowns imaginable. White was the prevailing color, and they looked ever so dainty and charming. Mr. and Mrs. George T. Kersey, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. J. Shaw, Mrs. George C. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. David McGowan, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. H. Stanton McCard, LAWRENCE N. JONES ENTERTAINED AT A STAG AND PROGRESSIVE WHIST PARTY. In Honor of Some of the Distinguished Visitors To the City. Last Saturday evening, Lawrence N. Jones, 3519 Calumet avenue, gave an up-to-date stag, and progressive whist party, in honor of some of the distinguished visitors to the city, and in every way it was an enjoyable affair, and a jolly lot of real good fellows joined in playing stiff games of whist, and every point at the various tables were hotly contested for. In the final wind up, Major Robert R. Jackson, secured the first prize, a large glass cigar holder. He made 56 points, the highest number scored. Col. John R. Marshall, gathered in the second prize a fine pipe. The booby prize was captured by Samuel J. Carter, as he made the lowest number of points of any of the players. It was a book containing instructions on how to play progressive whist; Prof. W. H. Wright, of Baltimore, Md., Maj. A. Wesley, and Dr. Charles E. Bentley, in neat and flowery speeches, presented the prizes to the winners. Mine Host Jones, spared no pains in lavishly entertaining his friends; and his most estimable wife Mrs. Jones, who is a true blue Virginian, baked the delicious hot rolls, which were served with the elegant luncheon, and some of the players felt as though they could eat the nice hot buttered rolls all night. The following gentlemen were seated around the whist tables: W. R. Cowan, Lloyd G. Wheeler, Edward E. Wilson, Julius F. Taylor, Samuel J. Carter, Joseph A. Brent, Frank B. Waring, J. L. Parks, Julius N. Avendorph, Dr. J. W. McDowell, S. A. T. Watkins, S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor Knights of P. of the World, New Orleans, La., Charles E. Bentley, D. D. S., H. C. Coombs, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Washington, D. C., Dr. Wm. Curtis, Dr. Allen A. Wesley, R. A. J. Shaw, Maj. Franklin A. Denison, John R. Auter, George H. Walker, Edward H. Morris, Grand Master G. U. O. of F. of the World, Maj. R. B. Jackson, Prof. W. H. Wright, Baltimore, Md., Haley G. Donglass, Washington, D. C., W. T. Jefferson, D. D. S., S. J. Evans, Cary B. Lewis, Wm. C. McCard, Baltimore, Md., H. Stanton McCard, Baltimore, Md., Balph Cook, Washington, D. C., Dr. Davis, Baltimore, Md., F. L. McGhee, St. Paul, Minn, and Col. John R. Marshall. A. T. Watkins Entertaid MRS. DAN HARDIN OF NEW YORK GREEN OF NEW ORLEANS, LA. RIGHTS IN THE CITY WERE PRES- ED GUESTS. Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Birdie Parris, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Waring, Mrs. Morris Lewis, Captain and Mrs. J. L. Fry, Miss Willie Hart, Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Lawrence N. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Eaves, Mrs. J. A. Cotton, Mrs. George Young, Evainston, Ill., Mrs. Louis B. Anderson, Mrs. Mattie Johnson-Young, Mr. Alfred Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hayman, Mrs. Grace Alexander, Miss Gertrude Hart, Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stokes, Los Angeles, Cal., the Misses Emma and Blanche Shaw, Miss Essie Arnold, Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, Dr. Allen A. Wesley, Mrs. J. Gray Lucas, and her friend Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. W. F. Childs, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Evans, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Walker, Mrs. D. Randolph Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Mead, Mr. Haley G. Douglass, Washington, D. C., Dr. A. M. Curtis, Washington, D. C., George J. Terrell, Cary B. Lewis, Dr. L. W. Lewis, Prof. W. H. Wright, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. H. H. Thompson, Gen. J. T. T. Warren Hot Springs, Arks, Col. John R. Marshall, and Julius F. Taylor, were among those to greet the honored guests of the evening. COL. "PONY" MOORE. Sent to the Insane Asylum at Kankakee. Col. "Pony" Moore, who at one time was prominent in sporting circles among the white and Colored sporting element on the South side and throughout the country, who was for a long time owner of the Turf Exchange, the Hotel de Moore, at 171, 173, and 175 E. 21st street and the Palace Theater and saloon on 31st st., near Dearborn street, who also resided with his family in an elegant home of hjs own at 3314 Calumet ave. Has lost his mind and on Thursday he was adjudged msane by a jury in the county court and it was ordered by Judge John E. Owens and the Jury that he should be sent to the insane asylum at Kankakee, Ill.; it was found that he had been suffering from dementia for more than fifteen months. The sympathy of many friends goes out to Mrs. Moore at this time and they hope that with the splendid medical treatment he will receive at Kankakee that he will be restored to her and her two bright and interesting children before many months roll around. BIRTH REPORTS SHOCK BERLIN. Official Statistics for 1999 Reveal Unpleasant Conditions. Berlin, Sept. 12—Official statistics issued for 1909 by the imperial statistical office of Berlin present a shocking picture of the moral conditions prevailing among the population of the imperial capital. Of a total of 35,475 births, 10,008 were illegitimate. Of 1,292 stillborn children 481 were illegitimate. One-third of the mothers of illegitimate children belonged to the servant classes. The other two-thirds comprised seamstresses, unskilled workwomen, shop girls, modistes and some educated women, including fifty-two teachers, twenty-seven singers and actresses, ten stenographers and three students. Seven unmarried mothers were under 15 years of age. There were 1,970 divorces. The youngest divorcee was 16, while another couple were divorced after having been married thirty-nine years. Of the divorced couples 907 were childless. There were 705 suicides, 207 of whom were women. --- Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priests, Infidels, Single Taxers, Republics, 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 ..... 1.80 Advertising rates made known on application. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher. Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1878. SELF-DEPENDENCE FOR NEGROES. Rev. R. H. Boyd, Secretary of the Home Mission and Publishing Boards Advocates Religious Thrift for His Denomination. Report to National Baptist Convention —Over One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Dollars Received and Nine Million Periodicals Mailed Out This Year. Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 14.—Showing gross receipts of $187,753.77 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1911, and at the same time reporting 306,559 letters written to the various Baptist Sunday-schools throughout the United States, Rev. R. H. Boyd, Secretary of National Baptist Publishing Board, of Nashville, Tenn., concluded his two splendid reports this afternoon before the National Baptist Convention in session in this city. Dr. Boyd declared in his remarks before this Convention, which is reputed to be the largest organized religious body in the world, that unless his people exercised more self-dependence, which will make them a progressive and industrious people, and help teach their posterity that "a well man needs no crutches," they were not going to make as rapid strides in the future as they had in the past. He spoke particularly from a denominational point of view, as he said he represented the future churches among two and one half million Negro Baptists. It was the sixteenth annual report of the Home Mission Board of this Convention, of which Rev. J. P. Robinson, D. D., of Little Rock, Ark., is chairman, and the fifteenth report of the National Baptist Publishing Board, located at Nashville, Tenn., of which Rev. C. H. Clark, D. D., is chairman. Dr. Boyd fills the secretary-ship of both Boards. These two positions he has held with credit to the denomination and to the race since 1896. The reports as presented by Secretary Boyd were in pamphlet form and consisted of ninety-six printed pages. It reviewed the work of the Publishing Board from its beginning in Nashville, Tenn., in the winter or December, 1896, when without a dollar from this Convention Dr. Boyd began to demonstrate what the Negro Baptists, as well as the race, could do if they would cultivate self-dependence. His reports show that up to the close of August, 1911, he has mailed out during the past twelve months nine million eighty-five thousand one hundred sixty-one periodicals and requisites written, arranged, compiled, edited and sent out from the National Baptist Publishing Board an increase of nineteen thousand seven hundred and seventy-one over 1910. It was interesting to watch the trend of his report showing how, step by step, year after year, the institution under his management had gone along in the face of much opposition within the denomination, as well as the keen competition, which naturally opposes from without, yet he reports an increase of business over last year. The report was received with enthusiasm by the delegates to the Convention, and again Dr. Boyd was proclaimed by his denomination as their "Moses" of modern times. This report also contains "The Story of the Sunday-School Congress," which was held this year in Meridian, Miss., in which thousands of Sunday-school workers were represented. In the work of Sunday-schools, Dr. Boyd said that this Sunday-School Congress had proven to be a potent factor in helping in modern Sunday-school work and methods. He stated that the organized Sunday-school class movement, such as the Metoka and the Galela classes, together with the National Baptist Bible Class and Reading Circle, had filled many Sunday-school rooms that heretofore had been empty. Closing he declared that the young Negro was turning from the error of his way, and with the religious influence thrown around him would soon prove a worthy, honest, industrious citizen. The phenomenal feature about the entire document was the showing made of the rapid growth of the institution, which in fifteen years has come from insignificance to a plant worth three hundred and fifty thousand dollars, according to an inventory appearing in the National Convention Minute for 1910. The plant at Nashville occupies seven brick buildings at the corner of Second avenue and Locust street. Scores of young men and women of the race find employment under the Secretary of these Boards. The plant is recorded as the largest distinct Negro Publishing establishment in the world and stands as a monument to the energy, thrift and business foresight of the secretary, who was its strongest advocate at St. Louis, Mo., in 1896, when he plead with this same Convention for an opportunity to demonstrate what he has brought up to them here. From every state of the Union the Baptists proclaim this the greatest year in their history. Many cities are bidding for the next meeting of the Convention.—“S.” BERT WILLIAMS ROYALLY ENTERTAINED AT A SELECT BANQUET "Bert" Williams, the clever comedian now starring with the "Follies of 1911" at the Colonial Theatre, was tendered a complimentary dinner at Vogelsang's fashionable restaurant last Tuesday evening by Mr. Fred Lawrence, City Editor of the Chicago Examiner. Besides the guest of honor and the host those present were: County Judge, John E. Owens, Arthur Clark, Managing Editor of the Examiner, Ashton Stevens, the well-known dramatic critic, Samuel Friend, financial editor of the Examiner, W. W. Naughton, writer of international reputation on sporting subjects, Louis B. Anderson, Assistant County Attorney, Lee Riley, Editor of the Chicago Evening Post, "Jack" Barrymore the actor, and Preston Harrison, brother of Mayor Harrison. Wit and humor prevailed throughout the service of the seven course repasst. "Bert" was in fine fettle and kept those present in a continuous uproar of laughter with his droll wit and clever stories. All together it was a notable gathering of celebrities and a splendid tribute to this foremost member of the Negro race in the theatrical profession. GIVES UP WHITE RACE FOR LOVE OF A COLORED WOMAN. C. M. Love of South Carolina, Swears He is a Colored Man Because Girl, He Falls in Love With Says She Can't Associate With Him—Arrested and Fined for This on a Technical Charge. Spartanburg, S. C., Sept. 9.—His love for a mulatto girl, who told him she could not afford to have anything to do with a white man, triumphing over his desire for the social superiority of the white race, C. M. Love, who has been passing as a white man today admitted that he was a Negro. The admission resulted in his being sentenced by Mayor K. B. Lee, in Police Court, to pay a fine of $100 or serve 30 days in the chain gang. Love became infatuated with Minnie Carson, a handsome mulatto girl. She told him that it would get her into trouble if it was known that a white man was going with her. Love then told her he was a Negro. Love told the police at one time that he was a white man and at another time that he was a Negro. To be on the safe side they locked him up in the portion of the police station reserved for Negroes. Love admitted to Mayor Lee that he was a Negro. As there is no law covering such a fraud, Mayor Lee sentenced Love on a technical charge of disorderly conduct, saying it was disorderly conduct for a Negro to sit at table with white folks. Love said that he had lived in many places, and at some of them had passed as a Negro and in other places as a white man. THE PEKIN THEATRE Large crowds have been the rule all week to witness the Negro Melodrama entitled Talloboo, which created a favorable impression on all who saw it. It seems that the Pekin is once more in popular favor. The performance for the coming Sat. and Sun. nights have been carefully selected. Consisting of five popular and clever vaudeville acts, and a lively farce comedy. Presenting those clever travesty artists, Mr. Chas. Gilpin and Miss Beulah White. REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL HONORS. The following are the Republican and Democratic candidates who are seeking judicial honors and next Tuesday at the conventions of the precinct committeemen will tell who will draw the lucky prizes: Republican Candidates. South Side—Noble B. Judah, Jr., W. M. Gemmill or McKenzie Cleland. North Side—Millard R. Powers, Charles M. Foell or John H. Hume. West Side—Josepn J. Sullivan, E. A. Dicker or George F. Barrett. 2—Noble B. Judah, S. H. Trude, Hugo Pam, Charles L. Billings. 6—George H. White, James Rosenthal. 7—W. M. Gemmill, F. A. Brown, Gabriel Norden. 21-John H. Hume, Charles M. Foell, W. A. Vincent. 25—Millard R. Powers, Thomas H. Cannon, E. C. Higgins, Charles A. Churan. Wes Side; ward— 11—George F. Barrett. 13—E. A. Dicker. 14—A. W. Brickwood. 15—Henry Utpatel. 16—Joseph J. Sullivan. 20—Benjamin B. Morris. Democratic Candidates. George Mills Rogers of the Second ward, John W. Rainey of the Fifth, Joseph B. David, Israel Cowen, Clarence N. Goodwin, E. D. Adcock, Charles S. Schoenman and Henry M. Shabad of the Sixth, William Rothmann and Joseph W. Errant of the Seventh, Julius Smietanka of the Eighth, E. G. Purkhelser of the Thirteenth, W. H. Arthur of the Fourteenth, J. M. Laventhal of the Fifteenth Martin Walsh of the Twentieth, Thomas J. Lantry of the Twenty-first, Thomas O'Hara of the Twenty-second, Dennis E. Sullivan and W. H. Sexton of the Twenty-fifth, M. L. McKinley and Thomas J. Dawson of the Twenty-sixth, Joseph A. O'Donnell of the Twenty-eighth, G. J. Tatge of the Thirty-second, Ross C. Hall of Oak Park, Ode L. Rankin of Maywood and Chilton P. Wilson of the Seventh ward. CHIPS See the Hackley Souvenir Photographs at Rankin and White's Drug Store. Mrs. Minnie Burkley nee Bland of Milwaukee, Wis., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Annie F. Zedricks, 3536 State street. Mrs. Carrie Warner, 5223 Dearborn street and her daughter-in-law Mrs. Joe Warner have returned home from a pleasant visit to St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. George O. Jones, 1904 West Lake street, left Wednesday evening for Joliet, Ill., where she will spend a few days with friends, out on a farm near that city. Dr. Alexander Lane, 1937 Archer avenue, has been confined to his home, with illness for some time, and he is always pleased to have his many friends to call in and see him. Last Wednesday Mrs. Z. T. Rosson, 4449 Langley avenue, entertained Mrs. Mary Thomas, of Jeffersonville, Ind., who has been visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. Virginia Green, who is one of the star songsters with the Williams' Jubilee Singers, is in the city and stopping with her sister, Mrs. C. S. Smith, 5142 Dearborn street. Mrs. E. R. Mead, 6351 Vincennes avenue, returned home last Friday from an extended pleasure trip to Detroit, Mich., her old home, Niagara Falls, and Montreal, Can. Mesdames E. H. Cummins, and O. R. Bryant, received last evening from 8 to 11 p. m. at the Frederick Douglass Center, 3032 Wabash avenue, in honor of Miss Mary E. Spence, or the Fish University, Nashville, Tenn. Frank Carroll, one of the promising local boxers in this neck of the woods, is home again and can be found at 5216 State treet, where he conducts a pool and billiard parlor, and sells fine cigar, tobacco and stationery. The Advance Sale for the Hackley Retiring Recital begins Saturday morning, Sept. 16. at Rankin and Whites' Drug Store, State and 36th Sts. Souvenir Photograph given with tickets over fifty cents. Miss Cordelia Horner, 4325 Forestville avenue, teacher of music, piano and harmony, is open for engagements, and as she is a deserving young woman, we bespeak for her consideration from the music loving public. . . . Office space for rent at J. H. Zeddricks & Co., 3536 State street. All modern conviences, etc., at reasonable rates. Also one complete office fixtures for sale at reasonable terms. Only those that mean business need apply. Office hours 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. John J. Miles, formerly head waiter at the Plankington House, Milwaukee, Wis., is now head waiter at the Burlington House Hotel, Burlington, Iowa. He has a very large crew of first-class waiters with him at this house. . . . Madam Corinne Brown, the celebrated baritone singer, is now touring the State of Illinois, and is singing with much success throughout the state. She is now at the Grand Theatre, of Galesburg, Ill., while in that city, she is visiting her mother and brother, Fred Solomon, who is an accomplished musician, and they are preparing to enter on a large circuit in the vaudeville world. . . . Mrs. Kate Wilson, of Omaha, Neb., who has been visiting in the east for the past two months, and Miss Madge W. Thomas, of New York City, were the guests of Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, 6450 Champlain avenue, the latter part of last week, and on Sunday morning, Mrs. J. S. Tandy, 5145 Grove avenue entertained the ladies at breakfast, and on the same evening Mrs. Wilson accompanied by Miss Thomas left for her home in Omaha. "Did you see this one?" snickered Harry C. "A man who had to muzzle his dog took it to a laundry to have its muzzlin' done. Oh, say! Why don't you write one like that every once in awhile? Hey, look out! You're upsetting the ink!"—New York Evening Sun. 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 I should need a prince's purse, An income like an earl's, 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. "Tes, 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 help it. They Will not miss me while away, For most every other day I will write money for home Free Press. What He Sold. Proprietor of Millinery Shop—Why didn't that lady buy anything? New Assistant—Because we hadn't what she wanted. 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." "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, 6409 Dearborn St. Thursday, Sept. 28, 8:30 P. M. Admission 35c. ARGENT, JACKENHAM PHOTO KENNINGTON LONDON Vocal Den Orchestra Michigan Between Jackson Bo Thursday Evening at 8:1 This will be positively the last the concert platform in the city of O devote her time to teaching and to Vocal Teachers for the Race. This is the first instance of the On Thursday Evening, October Hackley will retire in a manner bef artist of any race could retire in a of Orchestra Hall. The Advance Sale of seats, from and continue until September 30 (exe Drug Store, corner of State Street beautiful panel souvenir photographs the famous Colored photographer o those purchasing tickets over 50 cent at the Cash Advance Sale, Septemb SCALE O Boxes Seating Six Separate Box Seats Parquet Parquet Circle First Half Balcony Second Half Balcony Amphitheatre NOTE.—Those desiring boxes or Sale, address Mrs. E. Azalia Hackley Phone Normal 3494. Michigan Avenue Between Jackson Boulevard and Adams St. Thursday Evening, Oct. 19. 1911 at 8:15 P. M. 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 Boxes Seating Six..... $10.00 Separate Box Seats..... each 2.00 Parquet..... 1.00 Parquet Circle..... 7.5 First Half Balcony..... 7.5 Second Half Balcony..... 5.0 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 Plum 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 ho will close the sale in YOUR O YOU DON'T WANT THEM. OUR PLUMES ARE Pay A Little Each Week.—It's E ALSO FURS IN ALL S Telephone for a Parisian Feat Masonic Temple, 15 Tel. Central 3824 ho will close the sale in YOUR OWN HOUSE.—NO COLLECTORS IF YOU DON'T WANT THEM. OUR PLUMES ARE GUARANTEED. Pay A Little Each Week.—It's Easy.—You Wear While Paying. ALSO FURS 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 ex- ercises will be held in the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York. President Taft has been invited to del- iver an address on this occasion. Summer Days. The days go loitering on the way Through sunshine and through storm. They could not hurry much, they say. The weather was to warm. Washington Star. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE BROAD AX. Madame E. Azalia Hackley SOPRANO Retiring Song Recital and demonstration at Astra Hall Gran 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 permitting her position and reputation. No a more congenial atmosphere than that from the diagram, will begin September 15 (excepting Sundays), at Rankin & White's st and 36th Place. A limited number of of Madame Hackley, made by Scurlock, of Washington, D. C., will be given to ents. 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. ather Company 159 North State Street 8824, Automatic 42244 "Ever hear Miss Hygge 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? "Crooked weights and measures have been used since the year 809 B. C." "What makes you so positive of the date?" "That's when weights and measures were invented."—Birmingham Age-Herald Motts Pekin Theatre STATE & 27th STREETS Sat. and Sun.; Sept. 16th & 17th, Only THE CLARKS, Comedy Sketch Artists. MARTIN & MOTLEY, The Porter and Soubrette. ORA CRISWELL, Singing Soubrette. WARFIELD & JOHNSON, Pianologue. BUDD MINUS—Comedian. THE BOOKING AGENCY, With Music. A Funny Farce Comedy. TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY, 7:30 & 9:30. Prices, 10, 15 and 25 cents He will bury cheaper than the trust O. GEO. C Funeral Director and Embal- successful undertaking establis- of the people's appreciation of I am the only Undertaker that the same price as Hearse and to One Hundred Dollars on a f You are cordially invited to co- making arrangements. We carry a large stock on ha suit the people. Funerals are conducted in any out extra charges. Large Chapel free to our pat of the United States and fore prices. Phone, West 1761. Lady attes 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. Edison, departing for Europe, said he expected to live 150 years. We're willing.—Troy Press. We'd like to know when Artist Frederick Pinney 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 "Casey at the bat."—Denver Republican. 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. 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. 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 Bos- Free Ex Mount Glenw Sunday, Sep C. &. E Train leaves La Salle Station at 2:30 P Fare 25 cts. Lots now at low price Free Excursion Pert Personals. Current Comment. Industrial Items. Short Stories. Steel was in use in 1062 B. C. Chinese people rarely eat beef ton 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 300. 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 1849. Baked beans when I'm hungry; Buttermilk when I'm dry; Greenbacks when I'm hard up; Heaven when I die. —Boston Transcript "That's queer." "What is?" "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. "My daughter," said Mrs. Newcash proudly, "comes out tonight." "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 band.—Philadelphia Telegraph On the Other Foot 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, "it 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?" — Chicago Tribune. COOKING OVEN The Range W has three ovens—baking oven—extra large warming ovens insulated with space between doors and heated with one and one possible to cook an entire time with smallest am surface of walls and facilitate cleaning. His device. Has five burner medium, one giant and convenient shelves, one You have never been off money—$32—payable bill, if you like. Of or nect it for domestic use "Composite Cabinet" The People's Gas L People's Gas Building The Range We Recommend The Range We Recommend has three ovens—baking oven—roasting or broiling oven—extra large warming oven. Has both cooking ovens insulated with asbestos and ½-inch air space between doors and walls. Has all three ovens heated with one and the same flame, making it possible to cook an entire meal in shortest possible time with smallest amount of fuel. Has outside surface of walls and doors perfectly smooth to facilitate cleaning. Has improved oven lighting device. Has five burners on cooking top—three medium, one giant and one simmering. Has two convenient shelves, one above and one below. You have never been offered a better range for the money—$32—payable $2.00 a month with gas bill, if you like. Of course we deliver and connect it for domestic use FREE. Ask to see the "Composite Cabinet" Range at any of our stores. The People's Gas Light & Coke Company, People's Gas Building, Michigan Boulevard. "I've advertised for a reliable, caref ful chauffeur." "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 Trib- une. 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 'Tis held in admiration scant Because it gives us things to eat. Waabington Star. "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 hurry, cough. "Jones grumbles that his wife can't take a joke." 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?" "Put it on your mustache, of course, and curl the ends. You've got too much of a married look."—New York Weekly. Why, who can blame him when he asks, "Say, is my head on straight" "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 anybody 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? "Where are you going?" "She took Jones."—Judge. His Precious Head. Buried Treasure We Recommend oven—roasting or broiling ing oven. Has both cook- with asbestos and ½-inch air walls. Has all three ovens the same flame, making it are meal in shortest possible count of fuel. Has outside doors perfectly smooth to has improved oven lighting ers on cooking top—three one simmering. Has two one above and one below. ffered a better range for the $2.00 a month with gas course we deliver and con- e FREE. Ask to see the Range at any of our stores. Right & Coke Company, ing. Michigan Boulevard. The New Girl--I don't know yet, ma'am. I'm a stranger in town.— Harper's Bazar. Many of Them Do. It is easy enough to be pleasant When everything goes just right. But the girl worth while Is the girl who can smile When her shoes are much too tight. —Chicago Record-Herald. Mrs. Powers—I will never forget the things you said to me before we were married. Mr. Powers—Bet a hundred you won't! Hed 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. 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 war. 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. Roxley 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, with a frown. "The ballots are of pink," she said, "And do not match my gown."—Milwaukee Sentinel. Where It Applies. Her—The smaller the caliber the bigger the bore. Him—Beg pardon, but that doesn't apply to firearms. Her—But it does to men.—Chicago News. "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 Take my those shoes— Keep the polish off my sox! Son of Athens, hear my vow— There will be one Helva row. Take it even now from me, It will heat Thermopylae. So if you'd escape some shocks Keep the polish off my sox! —Club Fellow. Mack—Do fish make brains? Denby—Can't say, but I know they make liars—Christian Register. --- Usual Wav Turned Down. 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 Kwongsai, 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 navi gators 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 Augsburg in 1351. It was originally formed by hammering the metal on an anvil. George Francis Train's Wit. 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 cocanut 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. Jurers In England JURORS IN ENGLAND. An English juror must be between the ages of twenty-one and sixty. THE BROAD AX CAN BE FOUND ON SALE AT THE FOLLOWING NEWS STANDS. From, On and After This Date, The Broad Ax Can Be Found on Sale At the Following News Stands: R. M. Harvey's Barber shop, 1924 State street. J. S. Dorsey's drug store, 20 W. 51st street, near Dearborn. A. F. Tervalon, cigar store and news stand 5004 State street R. J. Jones, news stand, barber shop and pool room, 5264 State street George I. Martin, maker of fine cigars and news stand, 18 W. 31st street, near State. Mrs. Nellie Phelps, cigars, notions and news stand, 31 W. 51st street near Dearborn. W. S. Cole cigars, tobacco and news stand, 24 W. 31st street, near Dearborn. Philip Smith, cigars, tobacco and news stand 8 W. 27th Street. T. B. Hall, laundry office, tobacco and news stand, 11 W. 29th street near State. Mrs. Jas. H. Lewis, notions, cigars and news stand, 15 W. 36th street near State. B. Davis cigars, tobacco and news stand, 5523 State street. H. D. Burt, notions and news stand 5523 State street. . W. M. Marzwell motions, cigars to bacco, confections and news stand 5252 State street H. Hart, news stand, cigars, tobacco and laundry office, 15 W. 35th street. A. A. Dwelle, cigar store and news stand, 21 E. 33rd street near State. Freddie Smith, 1358 29th street, Newport News, Va.. news agent. Turner Williams, barber-shop, 12 West 30th street, near State. Burdence St Macallister( Telephone Ashland 363 Office Telephones Central 1300 Automatic 5900 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 215-320 Reeper Block CLARK AND WASHINGTON 970 OAKLAND S. A. T. WATKINS LAWYER Suite 411, 59 Dearborn St. Tel. Central 3142 Res. Tel. Douglas 3634 CHICAGO Office Phones Res., Do Cent. 6884. 3337 W. Res, 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 & Toolen ATTORNEYS AT LAW Toolen Suite 1218-1219 Ashland Block RANDOLPH & CLARK STREETS Phone Main 4153 NOTARY PUBLIC Phone residence, Gray 5670 Walter M. Farmer ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 708, 171 Washington St. Res. 4, 4856 Langley Av. CHICAGO A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 84-86 La Salle Street, Chicago Suite 615 to 616 Telephone Main 3077 Telephone Main 2017 J. A. TRIBUE Attorney-at-Law 171 WASHINGTON ST. Room 706 Chicago Henry C. Bomar & Son Fire Proof Storage FURNITURE MOVING IN PADDED VANS. Packing, and Shipping with Care 232 East 51st Street 4956 Dearborn Street 3 Trips Daily to the Depots CHICAGO Teacher of Vocal and Piano Mrs. Martha Broadus-Anderson Soprano Fall Term Begins September 1st, 1910 Residence 6450 Champlain Avenue Chicago, Ill. Phone Normal 3316 Established 1867 Phone Oakland 2550-155 John J. Dunn Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Coal and Wood FIFTY-FIRST STREET AND ARMOUR AVENUE Rail Hardee: Alet St. & L. S. A. M. S. Ry., Shad St. and Armour Avenue CHICAGO --- > ‘ , WM. D. NEIGHBORS & CO | AT LOWEST PRICES | | Mastese Term<to be had in Chicago | Loaas on first and second Mortgages | : Fire Insurance placed in any company ) , ares ) } 3517 State Street CHICASO, ILL. Phone Aldioe 2502 Sree ii cal a eT i 2d CANDIDATES FOR THE BISHOPRIC Mary Worty Aspiants tn Ra For the Goveted Position CLAIMS OF REV. ML M. PONTON ‘Church at Its Meeting In Kansas City, Mo, In May, 1912—The Situa- tien Stated. Jackson, Miss.—The approach of the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, like all epoch making events, evokes much @iscussion as to the issues to be de cided and the men to be honored There is no getting around the fact that the general conference of the Af- Tican Methodist Episcopal chureb in legislating for a great church and elevating men to positions of trust and bovor 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 cue Nand und the death and inability of several bishops on the other. There ix wrre number of men in the eburch whe could Sli the episcopacy or any other oiice with credit and bonor, and imans of them are being constantly mentioved in connection with that of- Bice. An 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 per- sons throughout the south. There are many men in the Geld. 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 Chris- tian organization. To be sure there are. certain compensations — mostly spiritual—that the individual gets from the knowledge,of 2 work well done in Dehalf of his people. There is one man 4n the heart of the south prominently mentioned for the bishopric in the A. ME. church whose merits and capa- Dilities are well ‘worth considering. ‘This man has done something which alone goes a long ways toward favor- able consideration. He comes from the premier state of Mississippi, where Ne- ‘groes do things. If the church fs seeking men who vare able to create and develop things ‘that dre lasting and enduring, M. M. Ponton, president of Campbell college, Jackson, Miss, is the man. Dr. Pon- ton long ago sacrificed his comforts at ‘home at the cal! of his brethren, pulled ‘up bag and baggage end with his de voted wife went down into Mississtpp! oat Cai ae. 8 he ead fie | Gee SE . rapt) RY, DE. a.m. PoRTOR. and im & few years placed their efu- cational work in that state on a basis of respect and infuence. ‘The services of such a man ought t® be known to the church—the ‘opric question aside. Dr. Pouton has Mone more for the elevation of ti ‘Regro ministry in the past twenty years than perhaps any other man ‘the country. He bas made a house Rouse and a church to church canvass throughout the southern country with the open Bible, teaching Bible morals and Bible spirituality to all of onr people and endeavoring to popularize that sacred book and take its teach- ing 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 Mississipp! and ‘Loutstana 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 gatn- said and which will bring forth » happy response. Afro-Americans In Methodist Church. ‘The numerical strength of the race 1m the Methodist denomination is said to be as follows: A. M. E. Zion, 545,- 000; A. M. E., 452,000; C. M. E.. 235, 000, and 300,000 with membership in the M. E. church. itatenten ‘Melodrama began in Germany in the eighteenth century. ~ Sardines. Sardines are twice as nourishing as ‘eysters and three times as nourishing 3 cod or haddock. They build the ones and the oll builds the marrow inside them. | Grenecies 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. ‘It was prescribed by an old supersti- tion 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. eeeeh Anchors were invented by the Tus cans. The second tooth, or fluke, was added by Anacharsis, the Scythian, in 503 B. C. It is recorded that they were forged in Engiand in 578 A. D. State Lines. ‘Maryland is a garden of paradise surrounded by a body of water and ‘Washington.—Baltimore American. Bhode Island castx 2 smaller vote proportionately to its population than 4s polled in any other northern state— Providence Journal. Connecticut has become an authority upon such matters, so its decision that @ balloon is not an airship standa— New Haven Journal-Courier. E Aviation. ‘The Connecticut legislature bas puss- e8 a law requiring aviators and air hips to take out licenses. 4 British automobile concern bas Dailt a trock and trailer especially for the transportation of aeroplanes. esring by sscaigaoname Sang orm Si beth fo Snglend and tn Peance, Sporting Notes. |_ Only two light harness borses, Jay- ‘TyeSee ani Anaconda, have doth paced and trotted miles under 2:10. Captain George Moriarty of the De- trolt ‘Tigers doesn't drink, smoke or swear and insists on his ball players going to church on Sunday. ‘There will be two Heinie Zimmer. ‘mans with the Chicago Nationals next ‘mason. The new Heinle hails from the Atienta eiub of the Southern pecs ot sears comer 08. He stole 105 bases last season. ‘Out of Posket. He was « rather overdressed youth ee Ee teas ter pias entered the car. He occupied the only -vacamt seat beside @ rather elderly When the conductor came Er A fr he Fambld or Be moos ‘and then me very pale. Pese ge JESSE BINGA eS 8. E Gor, State and 36th Place, Chicago Telephone Douglas 1565 GENERAL BAN EING 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 on Chicago Real Estate. 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