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THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY Moffett One of Chicago's most prominent lawyers, high class citizen, warm friend to worthy Afro-Americans and Republican candidate for judge of the Superior court. Candidates for Judges of the Superior Court J. HON. DANIEL L. CRUICE Able and prominent lawyer, warm friend and champion of the rights of the laboring people and Democratic candidate for Judge of the Superior Court Vol. XVII MR. HU One of Chicago's most prominent l to worthy Afro-Americans and Republ ior court. Candidates for Judges Mr. Hugo Pam, Republican candidate for Judge of the Superior court, who is one of Chicago's most prominent lawyers and cultured citizens of the highest rank, is to the mannor born for he can boast of the fact that he first saw the light of day in this city, Jan. 20, 1870, and from that time to the present it has been his beloved home. His parents coming from that old and highly honest stock of Austrians, who settled in this city many years before his birth; in his boyhood days he received his early instruction along educational lines in the common and high schools of this city, graduating with the highest honors from the West Division High School in 1889. Shortly thereafter he entered the HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAX Literary department of the University of Michigan, and shortly after entering it he became one of it's ablest and most brilliant scholars and was always very popular with the members of his various classes; being elected class orator the first year he passed in that institution. In 1892, he graduated from it with flying colors and with the degree of Ph. B., and on returning to this city he devoted his time to the study of the law and in 1893 after a rigid bar examination he passed with the greatest credit to himself and to his profession and was admitted by the Supreme Court of this state, and since that time he has successfully conducted far reaching law suits in all the highest courts throughout the United States. For some time he was a member of the law firms of Moses, Pam and Kennedy; Pam, Donnelly and Glennon, and for sometime past he has been at the head of the big law firm of Pam, Hurd and Day, with extensive law offices on the eighth floor of the Rookery building. Mr. Pam has always taken a deep interest in helping to better the condition of those who are unable to keep well to the front in the race of life, and he feels proud of the fact that he was one of the founders of the Maxwell street settlement, which is now located near the Hull House, right in the over crowded district on the great West side, and without any pay whatever. Mr. Pam still spends much of his valuable time in assisting to carry on the splendid work which is being performed by that institution which is so near to his warm and charitable heart. For years Mr. Pam, has resided at the Metropole Hotel and he is a power for good in the second ward, and his warm friend State Senator Samuel A. Ettelson, is working hard in every honorable way to elevate him to the bench so that he can reflect credit upon himself,—upon the race he so ably represents and upon all the people throughout Cook county. Mr. Pam, is the only Jewish-American, honored with a judicial nomination by either of the leading political parties in this county, and as he is highly esteemed, by all classes of his fellow citizens, and has ever been a true friend to worthy and respectable Afro-Americans, he will heartily receive their support, and we verily believe, that he will come in under the wire, on Tuesday evening, November 7th, as on of the new judges of the Superior court. CANDIDATES FOR JUDGES OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. The following are the candidates to fill ten vacancies in the Superior Court: William H. M'Surely, rep.; Joseph H. Fitch, dem.; Marcus Kavanagh, rep.; Henry V. Freeman, rep.; Edward A. Dicker, rep.; Charles M. Foell, rep.; Albert C. Barnes, rep.; Clarence N. Goodwin, dem.; M. L. M'Kinley, dem.; Hugo Pam, rep.; Andrew J. Redmond, rep.; McKenzie Cleland, rep.; Dennis E. Sullivan, dem.; D. L. Cruice, dem.; Ross C. Hall, dem.; Joseph J. Sullivan, rep.; John J. Coburn, dem.; Daniel G. Ramsay, dem.; Walter T. Stanton, dem.; Thomas J. Dawson, dem.; Charles E. Zollers, ind.; Vincent Verde, soc.; E. Hazel Black, soc.; Carl Stover, soc.; H. E. Murphy, soc.; D. J. Bentall, soc.; Samuel Block, soc.; Charles Schroeder, soc. The Chicago Bar Association has indorsed the following candidates: For Superior Court: William H. McSurely, Marcus Kavanagh, Henry V. Freeman, Edward A. Dicker, Charles M. Foell, Albert C. Barnes, Hugo Pam, rep.; Joseph H. Fitch, Clarence N. Goodwin, M. L. McKinley, dem. For Circuit Court: Thomas Taylor Jr., rep., won in the bar primary over John P. McGoorty, dem., after a neck-and-neck race. Either will make an honest, fit judge. DANIEL L. CRUICE Hon. Daniel L. Cruice, Democratic candidate for Judge of the Superior Court, was born in Buffalo, N. Y. June 30, 1868, receiving his youthful education in the parochial and public schools of Buffalo, the University of New York, and Chicago College of Law. He has been honored with the degree of LL. B. from the Lake Forest University. In order to come into possession of a sufficient amount of money to enable him to partake of such a splendid education along all lines, he worked hard early and late at most any honorable thing he could get to do. In his boyhood days he faithfully served as an A. D. T. messenger boy. He always had his eye steadily fixed on acquiring knowledge, therefore, he worked in the summer months and attended college during the win- ter months, and for three seasons during vacation periods he engaged on steamships, and sailed on the Great Lakes, and one season on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Shortly after completing his college education, he entered the Buffalo Post Office for two years, and was then transferred to the railway mail service, in which he worked for ten and a half years, working in what is known as the New York and Chicago railway postoffice, on trains running between Rochester, N. Y., and Cleveland, Ohio, and between Cleveland and Chicago. While in the United States mail service he studied law. Graduating from the Chicago College of Law, he was admitted to the bar in 1894. His legal work began at once, and has given him a wide experience as a trial lawyer in many courts in many different states. His experience and training extend into the jurisdictions of law, chancery, admiralty and criminal procedure. The number of his friends is evidence of the faithfulness of his service on behalf of his clients and his fairness to parties opposing him in litigation for many years his Law offices have been on the 12th floor of the Unity Building. During all his life, and particularly during his eighteen years of residence in Chicago, Mr. Cruice has taken a deep interest in public questions. Few men excel him as a student of the commonweal of all the people in the state. Much of his time, energy and money has been spent in the interests of men and measures that stood for progress. In 1902 he organized the Referendum League of Illinois, and for several years acted as its president, during which time many questions of public policy were submitted to the voters. As an evidence that he has never attempted to get away from the ranks of the laboring people, he is still an active member of the Lake Seamen's Union and Railway Mail Clerks' Association, and he always takes great pleasure in attending their meetings and taking part in the deliberations. Without the least doubt Mr. Cruice is a true friend to organized labor and he honestly feels that the interest of all laboring people is the same that they must either stand together or fall together. And no trade organization in the hour of trial has ever been required to exhibit its treasury before being able to engage his services, whether the union had much, little or no money, it was all the same. He presented their rights and championed their case in court regardless of the pay which he might receive for the service. It is, therefore, a great honor to the laboring people and all fair-minded people, of whatever race or creed, to assist at this time to elect Daniel L. Cruice as one of the judges of the Superior Court, November 7th. JOHN J. COBURN. John J. Coburn, Democratic candidate for Judge of the Superior Court, is so well and favorably known as one of the most eminent lawyers in this city—possessing well balanced and well trained legal mind at every turn in the road, and is more than eminently qualified to honorably serve as one of the Superior Court judges in this city and county. Mr. Coburn has the honor of being born in Cook County on the 14th day of March, 1860, and the greater part of his boyhood days were spent on a farm in the town of Lyons, where the old homestead of his parents still stands and is a familiar landmark to the old settlers in that section of Cook County, and Mr. Coburn drank in his early education in the common schools in the community wherein he was born and resided, and later on he entered the Englewood High School, graduating from it with high honors in 1877. Deciding to become a lawyer shortly after that year, he entered the Union College of Law, graduating from it with all the honors due a diligent and wide-awake student, and from that time to the present, he has been enriched in the general education [Name not visible in the image] Eminent lawyer, loyal friend of the common people, popular citizen and Democratic candidate for Judge of the Superior Court. [Name] THOMAS TAYLOR, JR. Master in Chancery of the Circuit C court, who received 691 votes at the of his honored profession, and he has been connected in many of the most important law suits in Chicago. Owing to his judicial temperment and his fairmindedness between the capitalistic classes and the laboring masses. Not so long ago grave and serious questions arose between the South Side street car employees and the traction company, and after much bitterness had been displayed by those interested on both sides of the questions involved in the dispute, and when it seemed that nothing could prevent a serious rupture and that a strike of the worst kind would follow in its wake, it was finally decided to arbitrate the differences. The conductors and motormen unhesitatingly selected Mr. John J. Coburn to look after their interest and to eloquently plead their cause for them, and he presented their side of the case with so much force and in such a logical manner, that the traction officials, after due deliberation, granted to their employees every point that was No.5 at issue in the controversy, and a very bad strike was averted. Mr. Coburn is a man of family. In 1890 he was happily united in marriage to Miss Anna M. Valentine, and they are the parents of five children, one son and four daughters, and reside at 5833 West Ontario street. He is thoroughly cosmopolitan, being absolutely free from every particle of race prejudices, and being thoroughly Democratic in his manner and makeup; therefore it is no more than natural for his broad sympathies to spread out over the laboring people of every race and creed, and we thoroughly believe that the readers of The Broad Ax, and the thousands of other voters throughout this city and county, will feel that they are honoring themselves by placing a cross in the square in front of his name on Tuesday, November 7th; thereby placing him in a position where he can treat all men fair, whether of high or low degree, while weighing out even -handed justice as one of the Superior Court judges of Cook county. THE BROADAX PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priests, Infidels, Single Taxors, Republicans, or anyone else can have their say, as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.80 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, 1879. THOMAS TAYLOR. JR. Thomas Taylor, Jr., the regular Republican candidate for the place on the Circuit Court bench made vacant by the promotion of Judge Julian A. Mack. For the past eighteen years, has been a Master in Chancery of the Circuit Court of Cook County and is a gentleman of well known legal ability. Mr. Taylor was born fifty years ago and spent his boyhood days in Canton, Ill., where he attended the public schools. He then went to work in the foundry where his father was foreman. By dint of hard study at every available moment during the day and evening he was able to pass the examination and enter Knox College, Galesburg. After spending four years there—paying all his own expenses by working at odd hours each day—he was graduated in 1881 in the class of which Judge Pinckney was a member. He was active in college affairs and was president of the Gnothautii Literary society. In 1882 Mr. Taylor entered the law school at Harvard, from which he was graduated with honor in 1885, receiving the degree of L. L. B. Shortly afterward he was admitted to the Suffolk county (Massachusetts) bar, and for a year practiced law in Boston in the office of Burdette and Gooch. In 1887 Mr. Taylor came to Chicago, since that time has been actively engaged in law practice. As Master in Chancery he has heard and decided upward of 2,000 civil suits. Mr. Taylor is a member of the Chicago University, Law, City, Hamilton and Marquette Clubs and president of the Harvard Club. He is on the executive committee of the Illinois Humane society, is vice president of the Onwentsia Club, and is a member of the Chicago, Illinois and American Bar associations. In 1906 he was appointed by Governor Deneen a delegate to the congress on uniform law. Mr. Taylor is married and has three children. His home is in Winnetka, III. At the Bar Primary held by the lawyers of the Chicago Bar Association, Wednesday Mr. Taylor received 691 votes cast being by far the highest vote for Judge of the Circuit Court. And with the assistance of his vast army of warm friends and supporters he will put up a strong fight to win the Circuit Court Judgship, Tuesday, the Seventh of November. THE SLOW AND SLEEPY NEWS- PAPER BOYS ARE . STILL STEALING SPECIAL NEWS FROM THE COLUMNS OF THE BROAD AX. Some little swell-headed scamp who labors under the childish and conceited impression that he is the whole green rotten cheese in the newspaper world among the Colored race; this little brazen faced brat who is and never will be as smart as he thinks he is and never will have a real "Nose for Newn." In writing to an Indianapolis, Ind., newspaper last week, under the assumed name of Gonzelles Porter, this would-be newspaper editor attempted to give an account of Madame Hackley's Retiring Recital in this city, and in doing so he wove into his article the full list of the box-holders of the affair just as they appeared in The Broad Ax, October 21, or the week before, without giving it the least bit of credit for it, showing that the slow and sleepy Colored newspaper boys have no "Nose for News" and that they are always ready to steal special news from the columns of The Broad Ax. [Name not visible] Democratic Candidate for Judg Ross C. Hall, Democratic candidate for Judge of the Superior court, was born at Rushville, Schuyler County, Ill., on the 29th of October, 1866. He received his early education in the common and high school at Macomb, Ill., and at the Georgetown College, Washington, D. C., graduating from that institution with all the honors due him in 1888. That same year, he was admitted to the bar in the district of Columbia and to the bar in this state. Starting in the practice of his chosen profession at Rushville, Ill., at the same time serving that city as city attorney In 1892 Mr. Hall removed with his family to this city and for a long time they have resided in a pleasant home of their own in Oak Park. He has had a good law practice for all these past years and has handled many important cases in the various courts, thereby enabling him to become familiar with all the branches of law, qualifying him in every way to set in judicial judgment on the acts of his fellow men. LEN SMALL ENDORSED FOR GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS BY THE CITIZENS OF KAN- KAKEE. Len Small, the farmer statesman, president of the First National Bank of his home town, Kankakee, III, and United States Sub-Treasurer at Chicago, was last week at an old time political mass meeting endorsed by his fellow citizens for Governor of this State, and he is getting ready to enter the race in dead earnest. Mr. S. B. Roach, managing editor of the Kankakee Daily Republican, played a prominent part in inducing Mr. Small to enter the contest for Governor, against Charles S. Deneen, and others, and everything seems to indicate that there will be a terrific fight between the big Republican chiefs to see who will walk away with the Governorship prize. THE EIGHTH REGIMENT ILLI NOIS NATIONAL GUARDS Will Give a Grand Ball at the Seventh Regiment Armory New Year's Evening, January 1, 1912. Monday evening, January 1, 1912 New Year's evening, the Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guards, will give a grand ball at the Seventh Regiment Armory, 34th street and Wentworth avenue. There will be no drilling nor dress parade, nor time consumed in awarding medals to long or short service men; but the ball will commence at 8 o'clock and the dancing will last plenty long enough, so that all attending it can get their fill or money's worth. The proceeds to be derived from the ball will be expended to assist to buy furnishings for the Eighth Regiment Armory, as work on its construction will begin the first part of March, 1912. It will not be a full dress affair, but it will be a plain old fashioned ball, where all respectable classes can freely mingle with each other on the same social level or plane. He is an honored member of the Chicago and State bar associations. He has served as attorney for the town of Cicero in 1893, 1894, 1910, and 1911. He was a member of the Legislature of Illinois in 1896. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention at St. Louis, Mo., in 1904 and made the race for Attorney General of Illinois in 1908 receiving a large vote which shows that he stands high in the estimation of his fellow citizens. Since the first of October, 1899 down to the present time, Mr. Hall has been a constant supporter of The Broad Ax, and we are well aware of the fact, that his good wife, Mrs. Hall, who always employs a Colored woman in her home, as well as himself are friendly disposed to respectable and decent Colored people and have been ever ready to render them any assistance possible, and no doubt about it, many Colored voters will on Tuesday, November 7th do all that they possibly can to assist him in his fight to become one of the Superior court judges. PRESIDENT WILLIAM H. TAFT ISSUES HIS THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION. The following Thanksgiving Proclamation has been issued by resident William H. Taft: "The people of this land having by long sanction and practice set apart towards the close of each passing year a day upon which to cease from their labors and assemble for the purpose of giving praise to Him who is the author of the blessings they have enjoyed, it is my duty as Chief Executive to designate at this time the day for the fulfillment of this devout purpose. "Our country has been signally favored in many ways. The round of the seasons has brought rich harvests. Our industries have thriven far beyond our domestic needs, and the productions of our labors are daily finding enlarged markets abroad. We have been free from the curses of pestilence, of famine and of war. Our national counsels have furthered the cause of peace in other lands, and the spirit of benevolence has brought us into closer touch with other peoples, to the strengthening of the bonds of fellowship and good will that link us to our comrades in the universal brotherhood of nations. Strong in the sense of our own right and inspired by as strong a sense of the rights of others, we live in peace and harmony with the world. Rich in the priceless possessions and abundant resources wherewith the unstinted bounty of God has endowed us, we are unselfishly glad when other peoples pass onward to prosperity and peace. That the great privileges we enjoy may continue and that each coming year may see our country more and more firmly established in the regard and esteem of our fellow nations, is the prayer that should rise in every thankful heart. Call for Public Worship. "Wherefore, I, William Howard Taft, President of the United States of America, designate Thursday, the thirtieth of November next, as the day of thanksgiving and prayer, and I earnestly call upon my countrymen and upon all that dwell under the flag of our beloved country then to meet in their accustomed places of wor- ship, to join in offering praise to Almighty God and devout thanks for the loving mercies He has shown us. "In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. "Done at the City of Chicago, this thirtieth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eleven and of the independence of the United States of America the one hundred and thirty-sixth. "By the President: CHIPS Mr. Cary Lewis will speak at Bethel Literary to-morrow afternoon. Hear the ensemble performers of the Piano at Quinn Chapel, Monday evening, Nov. 6. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Taylor, 5027 Armour ave., delightfully entertained some of their many friends, Thursday evening at whist. Hear Mr. Clarence Cameron White, Greatest of Concert Violinists at Quinn Chapel, Monday evening, Nov. 6. Admission 25c. It is reported that Miss Tessie Lee, a Boston girl that teaches in Washington, D. C., is engaged to one of our young physicians. Mr. Lyde W. Benjamin who has been in the city about two weeks is said to have captured one of the South side charming girls. Miss Cordelia Horner 4325 Forrestville ave., will leave Tuesday for La Fayette, Ind., to visit a few days with her mother, Mrs. Lue E. Horner. W. M. Thomas, will have the grand opening of his Roumania Buffet and Cafe, 3759 State, n. e. corner of 38th st., Friday evening, November 10. Mrs. Mary Harsh, 2963 Armour avenue, spent the latter part of last week in Milwaukee, Wis., on business. Mr. and Mrs. David Manson, 5413 Calumet ave., are in Cleveland, O., at the bed side of the mother of Mr. Manson, who has been very ill for several weeks. Col. John R. Marshall left Monday morning on a ten days' pleasure and business trip to New York City, Baltimore, Md., Washington, D. C., and his old home—Alexandria, Va. Mrs. Jennie E. Lewis, 21 E. 33rd street, one of Chicago's modish dress-makers, recently sprained her ankle while alighting from a street car, and she is able to be out and around again after recovering from its painful effects. Royal Circle Society, No. 1, gave a pleasant and successful party last Monday evening at the residence of the Presiding Queen, Mrs. J. S. Tandy, 5145 Armour ave. A neat little sum was realized for the benefit of the Treasury. James Hale Porter, who was the chief witness for Mrs. Margaret H. Anderson in her divorce proceedings against her husband, William G. Anderson, states in the most positive language that "Lawyer Anderson has never befriended him in any manner, shape or form." Monday evening, November 6th, the Ensemble Performers of the piano under the direction of Prof. B. Emmanuel Johnson, assisted by Mr. Clarence Cameron White of Boston. Mass., violinist, and others will be in evidence at Quinn Chapel; and the affair promises to be a pleasant musical treat. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell of 5244 State st., entertained a few friends, Monday evening, Oct. 30th at whist. Their cozy home was artistically decorated with Halloween symbols. An appetizing lunch was served in courses. All spent an enjoyable evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. Richard Spriggs and Mrs. James Hard, and Messrs. Stephen Buckner and S. Lee. The funeral of Mr. G. W. Brown, who died suddenly last Saturday morning, will be held at Quinn Chapel, to-morrow afternoon at 3:30. Oriental Lodge No. 68, A. F. & A. M. and Lake Michigan Lodge, No. 44, G. U. O. O. F. will have charge. The body will be taken to Evansville, Ind, for interment. Dr. and Mrs. George Cleveland Hall entertained at a brilliant reception last Monday evening in honor of Mr. Lyde Benjamin, the wealthy lawyer and broker of Boston, Mass. Mr. Benjamin returned to his home last Wednesday. HON. JOHN P. McGOORTY. Able and profound lawyer and extremely popular citizen and Democratic candidate for Judge of the Superior Court. Able and profound lawyer and extremely popular citizen and Democratic candidate for Judge of the Superior Court. the oldest men in the service of the held over his remains Sunday morning Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, at Quinn Chapel, Rev. W. D. Cook and who was a prominent Odd Fel-officiating. Interment at Graceland low, passed away at his home, 3306 Cemetery. Mr. Warren, by thrift and Indiana avenue, the latter part of industry accumulated several pieces last week. Funeral services were of valuable income property. ```markdown ``` [Name] ALDERMAN CHARLES M. FOELL Former Chairman of the Judiciary and Finance Committees of the City Council and Republican candidate for Judge of the Superior Court to be voted for at the judicial election, Tuesday, November 7th. Alderman Charles M. Foell, Republican candidate for Judge of the Superior Court, was born on a farm in Dubuque County, Iowa, in 1870, being an ideal German-American citizen, for his parents were both born in Wurtemburg, Germany. Council year of 1910 and 1911; and still a member of that committee and the Local Transportation Committee and also a member of the Chicago Harbor Commission, appointed by Mayor F. A. Busse to make a comprehensive study of the harbor situation in Chicago. He was active in Receiving his early education in the county and public schools of his native state, and later on he graduated with high honors from Bayless Business College, Dubuque, Ia., Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Ia., class of 1894, and of the Northwestern University Law School, class of 1896, and immediately thereafter he commenced the practice of law, opening law offices in the Atwood building, where he is still located. Until the election of William M. Gemmill as Judge of the Municipal Court in 1906 he was associated with him in the general practice of law under the firm name of Gemmill & Foell, and he is now the senior member of the firm of Foell & Barnhart. He was first elected to the City Council from the Zist ward in the Spring of 1906. Re-elected in the Spring of 1908 and again in 1910, each time with increased majorities, and he has served on all the important committees in the Council, being chairman of the Finance Committee, the most important committee during the held over his remains Sunday morning at Quinn Chapel, Rev. W. D. Cook officiating. Interment at Graceland Cemetery. Mr. Warren, by thrift and industry accumulated several pieces of valuable income property. 1929 Council year of 1910 and 1911; and still a member of that committee and the Local Transportation Committee, and also a member of the Chicago Harbor Commission, appointed by Mayor F. A. Busse to make a comprehensive study of the harbor situation in Chicago. He was active in framing and having passed by the last session of the Legislature the harbor enabling legislation under which the city is now proceeding. Alderman Foell has served with great credit to himself for two terms as president of the Marquette Club. He is also an honored member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Germania Club, the Marquette Club, and the Illinois Athletic Club. He is also a prominent Mason, being a member of Oriental Consistory, Lincoln Park Commandery, and Medinah Temple. He is a fine looking batchelor and for more than ten years he has resided at the Virginia Hotel. He received 848 votes, which were cast for him by the members of the Chicago Bar Association on Wednesday, and being a high class gentleman and well fitted in every way for the bench, his thousands of friends, regardless of their political affiliations, will on Tuesday, November 7th, assist to elect him Judge of the Superior Court. He will bury cheaper than the trust He will bury cheaper than the trust [Name] GEO. O. Funeral Director and Embalmer successful undertaking establishment of the people's appreciation of her I am the only Undertaker that the same price as Hearse and can to One Hundred Dollars on a fun You are cordially invited to come making arrangements. GEO. O. JONES. We carry a large stock on hand suit the people. Funerals are conducted in any out extra charges. Large Chapel free to our patre of the United States and foreign prices. Phone, West 1761. Lady atten Lake St., near Lincoln St. We carry a large stock on hand from which to select, that will suit the people. Funerals are conducted in any part of the city or suburbs without extra charges. Large Chapel free to our patrons. Bodies shipped to all parts of the United States and foreign countries at the very lowest prices. Phone, West 1761. Lady attendant. Office and chapel, 1904 W Lake St., near Lincoln St. Motts Pekin Theatre State and 27th Street Phones, Cal., 126; Automatic, 73,251 COMMENCING MONDAY, NOV. 6TH A. LINCOLN HARRIS In the Powerful Comedy Drama The Bogus Prince of Hayti Played by a distinguished company, including MRS. FANNIE HALL CLINT One Show Each Night, 8:15 P. M. Two Shows Sunday, 7 and 9:30 PRICES 10, 15 and 25 CENTS COMING! COMING! Frank P. George's DANABEGAY The Great ST. CLAIR WHITE Marie Burton Ruby Coleman Fulton W. Joe Schoecraft Clarence Tisdale Alexander O. Taylor Oakland Music Hall Tuesday Evening, Nov. 21, 1911 Beneficiary—King's Daughters No. 2 Admission 50C William J. 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As a result honest funeral direction. furnishes automobile funerals for marriages, can save you from Fifty eral. spare our prices with others before from which to select, that will part of the city or suburbs with- ons. Bodies shipped to all parts in countries at the very lowest dant. Office and chapel, 1904 W. CHIPS. Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. George Alexander, 3563 Vernon ave., for the marriage of their daughter, Hazel, to Mr. Edward M. Burch, on Wednesday, November 15, at the residence of the bride's parents. A reception will be held at home after Nov. 26, at 3563 Vernon ave. The Liberal Culture Society has lately organized, with W. H. A. Moore as president, and Mrs. Elizabeth L. Davis as secretary, and each Friday evening meetings will be held at 3226 Prairie avenue, and live subjects will be discussed pro and con. Last evening W. Hanson Pulsford, D. D., talked on "Thomas Carlyle," and on Friday evening, Nov. 10th, Percy Ward will speak on the "Religion of Reason." Foreign Echoes. It sounds odd, even funny, to hear of China becoming a republic. Yet some of us may live to see the president of China. — Springfield Republican. Now that Madero has been elected president of Mexico, he ought to be looking up the most convenient route to Europe for a quick getaway.—Montreal Star. Personally we have no prejudice against the Turk. Still, we do not think very much of men who wear hats without any brim and breeches without any crease to them.—Galveston News. NORTHSHORE MEN'S CLUB Masque Party Phoenix Hall DIVISION & SEDGWICK STREETS FRIDAY, NOV. 17, 1911 8th Regiment Band ADMISSION 35 CENTS Our Second Affair of the Season. CHIPS. GET IT? You Roast One Minute and Freeze the Next ```markdown ``` when you try to heat a house in Fall weather with a stove or furnace. real winter comes. These little gas heaters have been greatly improved recently. They cost A gas heater is the only heater that will actually furnish heat on tap for an hour or two every frosty morning and every damp, chilly evening. Just enough heat to keep the house warm and cozy all through the Fall. from $3.50 to $18 and are sold on liberal monthly payment terms, which we will be glad to explain at our downtown or any of our outlying stores. Of course we deliver or any of our outlying stores. Of course we deliver A gas heater postpones the necessity of starting up the more expensive and controllable regular 3 and connect them for home use FREE. & Coke Company, Peoples Gas Building Michigan Boulevard. less controllable regular heating plant until is playing nothing but the best houses and has a number of return dates. Her costumes for the act are of her own design and said to be the most beautiful she has ever worn, and the salary she receives is the largest ever been paid to a Colored act, excepting Williams & Walker. She is booked to open at the Majestic, but her demand for return dates in the East are so urgent, that her Western time has not been dated. However, she will appear at the Majestic this season. National and Local Theatrical and Stage Notes Edited by the Stroller or by the Man on the Gerner PEKIN THEATRE. Pekin Theatre opened its usual big bill with double attractions. The vaudeville presented an excellent menu. Billy Nicholas was seen in one of the best imitation acts on the stage today. He imitates brass and string instruments to perfection. His stage make-up is too grotesque for such a refined act. With a change of stage wardrobe his act would appeal to big time. Madame Brown, formerly of Downs & Brown, sang three selections to much appreciation. Brown & Delk were seen in the best sister act in the business. It was their first appearance at the Pekin, but on making their bow to the audience they were greeted with a rousing reception, showing they had many friends to entertain, which they did in the liveliest kind of singing and dancing, and Rosa Brown doing some dancing. Miss Delk shows improvement. Following came Coleman L. Minor's Barnyard Frolickers, programed as written by Miller & Lyles "in the summer time," but it is now winter time, and Mr. Minor took advantage of the big cathe Theatre last week and made such a hit, that manager Leon Motts immediately engaged it for the Pekin. The act opens in a plantation scene, introducing a song. The two pickaninnies in this act are the real things. The chicken stealing scene by Mr. Minor is natural. Some catchy music is heard, and through the courtesy of Mr. Tom Lemonier they sang Aida Walker's big hit, "Lovie Dear," written by Mr. Lemonier Managers will book this act over the Pantag's circuit. Closing this monster bill was the wrestling bouts. Nearing the time for those events the followers of Illa Vincent and the mat lovers began to flock in. When the first bout began not a vacant seat was to be had. Many ladies were unable to get seats. Quite a number were disappointed. Two very exciting bouts took place, both being wot by the Colored champion and the Douglas Club champion. Tuesday night Vincent was returned the winner of a 30 minute's handicap. J. Rosamond Johnson's Samboo Girls, featuring Edgar Conor & Blanche Deas, are also in great demand, and are continually working. We have been informed that the act put on by Will Maron Cook, staged by Jesse Shipp, featuring Miss Abbie Mitchell, "the Queen of Song," was cut from 21 people to 10. The managers could not see so many people in an act of its kind. Miss Mitchell is said to be in better voice than ever. Speaking of what constitutes cheap or 10 cent vaudeville makes one set up and take notice. A season ago a Colored dramatic writer reviewed a bill put on by a Colored manager. Every act on the bill had played the United and Orpheum houses, but the writer said he was charging 25 cents for 10 cent vaudeville. The public would not stand for it. The bill the writer saw was the highest priced ever put on by a Colored manager—$1,465.00 a week. The manager told the writer that he did not know what he was talking about, and unless the writer has changed his mind he can look at The Clipper or Variety and see that five or six weeks ago The Scott Bros., in their loop-the-loop act, played on the bill at the Grand at State and 31st street. This same act was closing the bill at Hammerstein's, New York City, showing that the actors have no regards to where they play—all they want is money. The Pekin was famous for playing all the high class acts fresh from the Majestic and the American. In vaudeville the Pekin has always been 10 cents. None of the Washington papers have sent out any news concerning the re-opening of the Howard Theatre under the new management. Senator Bell of the Gem theatre, Lexington, Ky., will be in the city soon. Johnson and Wells, American singers and dancers are in Australia, making the biggest of hits, that country has always appreciated the Colored Performers, Callendess Original Georgia Minstrels were these. The Spragues Georgia Minstrels toured the colonies. Many others including Ernest Hogan, Jerry Mills, Billy McClain, Wallace King, Will Gauze Female Impersonators, at one time William McAdoo, "Colored," was the greatest theatrical magnate in that far off country at present Manager Brennan of Melbourne is selecting 40 Colored performers to tour the colonies, opening at New Zealand. Among those listed to go are Clarence Tisdale, Chas. Young, Eddie Gray, Leon Diggs. THE GRAND. We understand this house will begin a new policy. Until such is done we will be unable to keep posted on what is being done. Joe Sims' big musical act, with an all star cast, is said to open on Thursday for 4 days. THE MONOGRAM Manager Kline sees nothing in making changes. If it's good at one time, it's good all the time. He has the Rag Time Trio with him this week, playing to capacity each show. STAGE NOTES Alda Walker's act is said to be the season's best vaudeville offering and is booked solid with the United. She Oregon. Next week at Pantagases said be outtalking all others. Wise and Milton have reached the coast with Mabel DeHurd, Bertha Grant and Jerry Mills, now playing the levy time, said for Honolulu in December. Fiddler and Shelton have started on their regularW. V. A. time. Sammy Davis and Laura Walker are filling all their time doing nicely sends his regards to Carey B. Lewis. The Bruces are on the Pantagas time. Cook and Stevens have not been working lately. The biggest hit on the Western wheel burlesque shows is the Era Quartette, they were engaged for one week to go to the People's Thatre at Cincinnati, O., and strengthen the bowery burlesquers. So well did Manager Tom Minor think of their act, that he engaged them for the entire season putting out special papers and making them the feature of his big show. This is the act that Charlie Marrs is with. Miss Fannie Wise has been asked to join Perrin and Saparo in the place of Goldie Derrin, whose care of her domestic affairs will not permit her leaving home. Her little son Arnold requires her care and attention. Perrin and Saparo will open at Eau Claire, Wis., on Sunday if Miss Wise joins them. She is now playing at the Lyre Theatre, Louisville. Ed. Gaithes, has returned home from abroad. It is now being said that he will buy out the Lyceum at Cincinnati and rename it the Gaither Theatre if he does this he becomes the owner of the best and most beautiful theatre in the world, under Colored ownership with Mr. Gaither's vast wealth and his well knowing tendencies for the advancement of his race the city of which he was born and raised in would welcome his enterprise with open arms. So many who did visit the theatre when it was known as the Beautiful Magnolia, well no doubt encourage Mr. Gaither to take immediate possession, as Cincinnati needs such a theatre, and under the management of such a capable and popular citizen it could be nothing but success. Word was received from the far away Saskatoon, Sask., that it is a good field for Colored Vaudeville Performers R. R. Fare not mentioned, but its away from State st. Nicely furnished room to rent at 3535 Prairie avenue, 3rd flat. THE BROAD AX CAN BE POUNDS ON SALE AT THE FOLLOWING NEWS STANDS. 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L. Wilbur, Messer, General Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., was the last speaker just before President Taft, was ushered into the church by Jackson Gordon, who seen to it, that all the prominent men in evidence were seated on the platform. President Taft was warmly received by the large audience and in intro- Wm. P. Sidley, President Y. M. C. A. of Chicago, Presiding; Song, "How Firm a Foundation"; Invocation, Dr. W. D. Cook, Pastor Quinn Chapel Church; Song, "Onward Christian Soldiers"; Remarks, Dr. Geo. C. Hall, Chairman Executive South Side Dept. Y. M. C. A.; Offertory; Address, Rev Wm. S. Braddan, Pastor Berean Baptist Church; Address, Dr. H. J. Callis, Pastor of Walter A. M. E. Zion Church; Song, "America": Introduction of the President, Mr. A. H. Roberts; Address, Hon. William T. Taft, President of the United States of America; Doxology; Benediction. Short and practical talks were made by Mr. Julius Rosenwald, who recently with a party of distinguished friends visited Booker T. Washington's school. at Tuskegee, Ala., and who has promised to give twenty-five thousand dollars, to the South side branch of the Y. M. C. A., just as soon as the Colored people dig up twenty to twenty-five thousand dollars of the amount which they have given their word and honor to pay into Treasurer James R. Chapman, in order to assist in the work of their Lord; Mr. Cyrus H. McCormick followed Mr. Rosenwald and in winding up his few remarks said "as I look into your faces, I feel that I am in the presence of my friends and that he had never made a donation of Twenty-five thousand dollars to the Y. M. C. A., with more pleasure than when he gave that sum to the South side branch of the Engagement Extraordinary So great was the interest displayed at the appearance of Tallaboo, that the management has contracted with Mr. Harris to present a series of dramas. On next Monday night the Pekin will present the original drama entitled "The Bogus Prince of Hayti," with a powerful cast of well known dramatic actresses and actors. Mr. Harris, the author, will be seen at his best, supported by the publics dramatic reader Mrs. Fannie Hall Clint, Mr. E. J. McCoo, Mr. Geo Hutchinson, Mrs. Bettiolo Fortsen, Mr. C. R. Edgehill, Mrs. Carrie Hutchinson, Mr. S. P. Jones, Mrs. Jennie Lacey, Mr. A. H. Graham, Mrs. Hattie Payton and Mr. Ferris Scott. This play has been thoroughly rehearsed at a dress rehearsal this week. It was given in full. The critics pronounced it the best play that has ever been seen from the pen of any Colored author. In this play there will be many scenes of intense interest, full of pathos, love and hatred. It will give Mr. Harris an opportunity to show his great dramatic ability. Mr. Leon Mott's efforts to please the public are being highly appreciated, and it gives us all an opportunity to spend an entire evening at the people's theatre. The policy of one show a night, except Sundays, when two shows are given, is a treat to all. Notwithstanding this prodigious production, there will be no advance in prices. The seats in the reserved can be secured in ad- C. M. C. A. L. Wilbur, Messer, General Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., was the last speaker just before President Taft, was ushered into the church by Jackson Gordon, who seen to it, that all the prominent men in evidence were seated on the platform. President Taft was warmly received by the large audience and in introducing him Mr. A. H. Roberts, stated just what the president would be expected to say and just how long he would talk; he brought down the house when in a burst of eloquence he exclaimed that "he had the extreme pleasure of introducing William Howard Taft, the greatest president of the greatest nation on earth." President Taft in holding himself to his text in a pleasant manner and with much ease, started out by saying "I am exceedingly glad to be able to be present and to testify to the good work of the Y. M. C. A. throughout the world, I can speak with the confidence of one who knows, that so impressed I have been for its good, the world over, that I have in every way assisted to dedicate Y. M. C. A. homes in the various parts of the world and the Y. M. C. A. are rapidly being dotted around the entire world, including China and Japan. "As a business proposition the Y. M. C. A., is a good thing and the money contributed towards its support is always well expended and is made to go as far as money can go, and I congratulate the Colored young men of Chicago for putting it through in true Chicago enterprise." Rev. W. S. Braddan came near raising the roof from the top of Quinn Chapel when he declared during the course of his talk that the "Negro was not seeking social equality, but equal opportunity and that the churches are not attracting the young men." vance, main floor, 15 cents; box and lodge seats, 25 cents; entire balcony, unreserved, 10 cents. We expect the people to support an enterprise that is putting on amusements that will have a tendency to improve the conditions of the Negro and their amusements. WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. The services at this church on last Sunday were largely attended. In the morning Rev. Callis talked on the necessity of reading the Bible, and the large attendance went away much benefited. There was increased interest and attendance at the Sunday school—a young men's Bible class was organized. Rev. H. J. Johnson was made teacher. S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place, Chicago Telephone Douglas 1565 GENERAL BANKING allowed on Savings Accounts at Vaults, $3.00 per Year ESTATE DEPARTMENT estate on commission, manages estates for non-resi- tues 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. J. W. Casey, Agent, 101 WASHINGTON STREET. An Brick Co. - Surveyor, THOMAS CAREY. President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. UFATURERS OF and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: Red Robey Sts. g winter and summer, equipped at improved Wolf Dryer. One Yards 128. The Cranford Apartment Building. 3600 Wabash Ave. THE HOME OF THE HISTORIC MUSEUM OF BALTIMORE The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. 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Especially Invites the patron The Cranford Building. 360 The finest building ever open Steam heat, electric light, tile bath 'Phone Randolph 803 - American President and Treasurer, The Vice-President, J Secretary MANUFAT Common and S Office and 45th and I Yards running winter with the latest improv Telephone Mrs. Mamie Myers, No. 4029 Dearborn street, Wednesday evening. Sunday, Nov. 19th, will be Woman's Day. There will be three services. Mrs. Nora Taylor will preach in the afternoon. The Sunbeam Club will have a Rally the first Sunday in December. The best Thanksgiving dinner in the city will be served at this church by the two Stewardess Boards. Mr. J. B. Foster, who spent several weeks in the Provident Hospital, is now at his home, No. 4811 Dearborn street, doing nicely.—"S" ZION FORUM At the meeting of the Forum on last Tuesday evening, several changes were recommended by the Executive Board, which will be discussed and passed upon at the next meeting. The Forum would be much enhanced and the interest quickened if the members and friends were to assemble at the hour specified, which is 8:30. Dr. A. J. Carey delivered a splendid address on Representative Government vs. The Initiative, Referendum and Recall. The address was well received and the Forum extends its congratulations to Dr. Carey and a rising vote of thanks. A good program is being provided for next Tuesday night. DAMES AND DAUGHTERS. Miss Helen Clay Frick, pretty and heiress to millions, who has been known for her philanthropies since she was a tiny girl, is a culinary expert. Mrs. William Keith, who recently gave $3,000 to the suffrage campaign fund in California, has devoted about $1,000 a year to the cause for more than ten years. Miss Elizabeth Kendall, professor of history at Wellesley college, recently returned from a trip through Turkey, China and India. She is said to be the first white woman to make such a trip alone. 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