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THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS CALL WHERE THEY MAY Streeterville or the District of Lake Michigan SOLD OUT AT SHERIFF'S SALE TO SATISFY $10,000 JUDGEMENT OBTAINED AGAINST CAPT. 'GEORGE WELLINGTON STRBETER BY ATTORNEY WILLIAM G. ANDERSON. THE CAPTAIN AND HIS WIFE WERE ON HAND TO PROTEST AGAINST THE SALE, BUT TO NO AVAIL. FIVE OR SIX OF THE BEST BLOCKS IN THE DISTRICT WERE RETAINED BY ATTORNEY ANDERSON, WHO HAD THE NERVE TO LOOK CAPTAIN STREETER RIGHT SQUARE IN THE EYE DURING THE PROGRESS OF THE SALE. THE TRICKY OLD CAPTAIN WOULD STILL BE LOCKED UP IN THE PENITENIARY AT JOLIET IF MR. ANDERSON WOULD HAVE FAILED TO DISPLAY THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF LEGAL ABILITY TO SECURE HIS LIBERTY. Vol. XVII Streeterville or Lake N SOLD OUT AT SHERIFF'S SALE OBTAINED AGAINST CAPT BY ATTORNEY WILLIAM O THE CAPTAIN AND HIS WIFE WEE THE SALE, BUT TO NO AV. FIVE OR SIX OF THE BEST BLO TAINED BY ATTORNEY AND LOOK CAPTAIN STREETER ING THE PROGRESS OF THE THE TRICKY OLD CAPTAIN WOUL PENITENTIARY AT JOLIET FAILED TO DISPLAY THE ABILITY TO SECURE HIS J Tuesday, December 19, promptly at 10 o'clock, Chief Deputy Sheriff Charles W. Peters, mounted the auction block at the east door of the new County building and loudly began to call for cash bids, from the big crowds of people all around him, for the two thousand or more lots comprising Streeterville or the District of Lake Michigan and in less than one hour every lot in the famous district was sold at Sheriff's sale to satisfy the $10,000 judgment against Captain George Wellington Streeter obtained by Attorney William G. Anderson. Some of the single blocks of lots sold from $10 to $25, and on up to $300; there was no trusting and every bidder had to come right up with the cold cash. At times the bidding was mighty lively among the many purchasers and without much trouble Sheriff Peters and Mr. Anderson could have sold out the entire town of Chicago, for a song and a few dollars. The Captain in all his glory and Mrs. Streeter, were on hand to protest against the sale, but to no avail and both of them appeared very much down cast while witnessing their sup- MADAME HACKLE PLEASES A large crowd attended the delightful entertainment given by Madame Hackley, Tuesday evening, in the Clark Opera House. She began her program by singing the Polonaise from the opera of "Mignon," which she did in the French, and an Aria from an Italian opera, which she also did in Italian. These two songs were handled with the voice and manner of a true artist, for Madame Hackley possesses a voice of rich and rare quality, and of a remarkably wide range, at times sounding like a cooing dove on a mid-summer day and, again, modulating to loud notes, remindful of the storm. Her speaking was enjoyed as well as her singing. Between songs she spoke of her mission as a teacher among all races, and gave some demonstrations in the study of voice culture, which were instructive, as well as interesting. Madame Hackley carries herself with the grace and poise of a "somebody," and she possesses three rare qualities—brains, will and voice. Her musical technique and versatility is above criticism, and we hope that some time in the near future we may hear her again. Mrs. Hackley was entertained at the Newsm home. She and the Newsoms have been friends for several years.—From The Leader, Akron, Colorado, Dec. 16, 1911. The above article is from the leading newspaper published in interest of the whites in Washington county, Colorado, and its editor believes in giving full credit to whom credit is due. On Monday evening, December 25, Christmas, Mrs. Hackley will talk about "Gay Paree" and French songs, posed fortune slipping away from them like melting-snow balls. Five or six of the blocks in the District were retained by Anderson, who will dispose of them later on and who had the nerve to look Captain Streeter right square in the eye during the progress of the sale; well on to two thousand dollars in cash was turned over to Mr. Anderson by Sheriff Peters and the remainder of his ten thousand judgment with interest and cost is still running against the Captain who seemingly for the first time in his life met his match when he endeavored to film flam Attorney Anderson out of his legal fees. One thing is certain and that is the tricky old Captain would still be locked up in the pen at Joliet if Mr. Anderson would have failed to display the required amount of legal ability to secure his liberty. It would seem that Captain Streeter is like the majority of criminals when they are planted behind the prison bars, they will promise anything and all kinds of money to the lawyers if they will only get them out, but just as soon as they are set at liberty they go right back on their word and honor and repudiate their honest debts. and a thousand little things about Paris. She will speak at Shorter's M. E. Church, Denver, Colorado, for the benefit of that church; and will be assisted by the Free Vocal Culture Class. In May, 1912, Mrs. Hackley may again make her public bow before the music-loving people in Chicago. FIRST REGIMENT UNIFORM RANK KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS BALL, CHRISTMAS EVENING AT THE COLISEUM ANNEX... Monday evening, December 25, Christmas, the First Regiment Uniform Rank, major Robert R. Jackson, always commanding will give its annual ball at the Coliseum Annex, 15th and Wabash ave. Admission 50 cents. The best of order will be maintained throughout the evening and everything in connection with it will be conducted on a high order. And it is safe to say that the Coliseum Annex, will be crowded with the friends and well wishers of the officers and privates composing the First Regiment Uniform Rank of Knights of Pythias. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE READERS OF THE BROAD AX. The regular readers and subscribers to The Broad Ax will not receive their copy of the paper dated Saturday, December 30, 1911, until Monday morning, January 1, 1912, the paper will be on sale at the various news stands, the names of which appear in another column of this paper, on Saturday evening, December 30th and Sunday, December 31st. CHICAGO, DECEMBER 23, 1911. CHICAGO, DECEMBER 23, 1911. ATTORNEY WILLIAM G. ANDERSON The widely known Habeas Corpus lawyer, who sold St district of Lake Michigan, last Tuesday to partly satisfy ment which he holds against Captain George Wellington RAILROADS HAVE RIGHT TO JIM CROW. Kansas City Judge Hands Down Decision Affecting Colored Travelers. Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 19.—In a decision handed down in the United States Court, Judge S. Van Valkenburg says that railroad companies have a right to "jimcrow" Colored passengers when the State laws provide for separate cars. The case was that of Dr. W. J. Thompkins, a physician of Kansas City, against the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad and the Pullman Company for $50,000 damages. Dr. Thompkins alleged, in making a trip from Kansas City to McAlester, Oklahoma, he was ejected from the railroad's coach at Vinita, while he held a Pullman ticket good to McAlester, and that he was forced to ride in the "Negro"coach, in which accommodations were poor. They Are, and Their Contribution to the World's Literature. Mrs. Fannie B. Williams was chairman of the judges who consisted of nine persons of selected literary talent of Chicago, Mr. R. A. J. Shaw, S. B. Turner, Mrs. Alberta Moore Smith, Dr. W. A. Driver, Mr. A. N. Field, Mr. Flood, Mr. M T. Bailey, and another gentleman whose name cannot be recalled at present. JENNINGS MUST HANG FEB. 16. Springfield, Ill., Dec. 21.—A case in which the finger-print evidence in murder trials is involved was decided this morning by the Supreme Court in the case of Thomas Jennings, convicted of murdering Clarence B. Hiller at Chicago, September 19, 1910 and convicted largely through the introduction as evidence of a bloody finger-print. This means that Jennings must hang. In his decision Judge Van Valkenburg said: "The fact that the passenger bought his ticket in one State and traveled into the State where the law for the segregation of races in railroad trains is enforced does not involve it as an interstate problem. Congress never has passed a law establishing the right of the railroads, it is true, but it has left it optional with the railroads to conform to the law in states where the law is operative. "In fact, the railroads have no alternative." Dr. Thompkins put up a strong fight against the M., K. & T. railroad and it is too bad that he lost out in his effort to hold fast to his civil rights as a free American citizen.—Editor. UNIQUE PROGRAM AT BETHE CHURCH, SUNDAY, DEC. 17. Eight constetants, four ladies and four gentlemen, who appeared on the program in the literary contest at Bethel Church on Sunday last acquitted themselves with credit and distinction. The two winners of the prizes awarded were Miss Irene L. McCoy, first prize, and Mr. Cary B. Lewis, second prize. The prizes were a diamond broach for the lady and diamond cuff buttons for the gentleman. The prizes were valued at from $60 to $75 and were presented to the Literary Society of Bethel by Louies Usselman, 3150 State St. The paper presented by Miss Irene L. McCoy showed a wealth of literary training and was handled with rare and exceptional ability. Mr. Lewis also had a splendid literary production and acquitted himself in a very creditable manner. The subject upon which the contestants wrote was: "Negro Authors, Who They Are, and Their Contributions to the World's Literature. Mrs Fannie B. Williams was chairman of the judges who consisted of nine persons of selected literary talents of Chicago, Mr. R. A. J. Shaw, S. B Turner, Mrs Alberta Moore Smith Dr. W. A. Driver, Mr. A. N. Fields-Mr. Flood, Mr. M T. Bailey, and another gentleman whose name cannot be recalled at present JENNINGS MUST HANG FEB. 16. Springfield, Ill., Dec. 21.—A case in which the finger-print evidence in murder trials is involved was decided this morning by the Supreme Court in the case of Thomas Jennings, convicted of murdering Clarence B. Hiller at Chicago, September 19, 1910, and convicted largely through the introduction as evidence of a bloody finger-print. This means that Jennings must hang. After reviewing the evidence in the case the judgment of the lower court is affirmed. Jennings has served time in Joliet, and in 1910, when leaving the prison on parole, an imprint of his finger was taken, and this print corresponded with a bloody finger-print found on the railing of a porch of the Hiller residence and supposed to have been left there by the murderer. In addition to attacking the admissibility of finger-print evidence the defence assigned as error the admission of the testimony of three witnesses whose homes were said to have been entered by Jennings prior to the Hiller burglary and murder. After affirming the judgment of the lower court the clerk of the Supreme Court is directed to enter an order fixing the period between 9 a. m. and 5 p. m. of February 16, 1912, as the time when the original sentence of death shall be executed. Attorneys William G. Anderson and F. L. Barnett, without any money made a great legal fight to save Jennings from hanging, but they were unsuccessful in doing so. THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS AGAIN UPON US. Again the holiday season is upon us, and on Sunday, December 25th the people residing in all parts of the Christian world will begin to celebrate Christmas tide; it is the season of the year when everyone from the wealthiest to the poorest or the humblest human being should endeavor to feel happy and strain a point to make others happy and cheerful, with these few observations, we again wish the many thousand readers of The Broad Ax, a most Merry Christmas and a delightful and Happy New Year. Mrs. Elizabeth McDonald Vindicated In Her Trial For Mistreating THE UNFORTUNATE LITTLE CHILDREN LEFT IN HER CARE. SHE WAS THEREFORE PROVEN INNOCENT OF ANY WRONGDOING. NEIGHBORS, VISITORS, CHILDREN AND PATRONS TELL OF HER NOBLE WORK FOR POOR CHILDREN. SENSATIONAL STORIES REFUTED AND SHOWN TO BE PERJURY. JUDGE RICHARD S. TUTHILL PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE TO MES MCDONALD. Tuesday and Wednesday of this week proved to be great days for Mrs. Elizabeth McDonald who was so outrageously slandered by malicious perjury before the Civil Service Commission during the trial of chief probation officer J. H. Witter. She gave complete answer to every charge of mistreatment of the children in the Louise Home, introducing abundant evidence to prove that the Louise Juvenile Home is a splendid public institution for dependent children, and proved that the charges of cruelty and indifference were without the slightest foundation in fact. Nearly a dozen persons testified for Mrs. McDonald and their testimony was complete in every detail. They were neighbors and friends who had visited the home day and night and knew whereof they spoke. Mr. Bromfield, a letter carrier, said that during the five years passed he had visited the home on an average of once a week and that he knew that the food was good in quality and sufficient in quantity and that the children were well satisfied with the treatment that they received. Mr. Wadsworth Holmes testified that he considered Mrs. McDonald an ideal probation officer in temperament, intelligence and attention to her work. Mrs. Kitty Scott testified that the girl Hazel Ford who said she was beaten by Mrs. McDonald and showed scars on her body, was suffering from an eczema which developed into festering sores; and that the sulphur and lard was for the purpose of treating this disease. The same girl Hazel Ford testified that she was sent to the County Hospital and treated there for the same bruises. An attendant of the County Hospital was called and he testified that he examined the records and that no person of the name of Hazel Ford had ever been treated in the Hospital during the years she mentioned in her testimony. Hazel Ford further testified that she was stripped and beaten by Mrs. McDonald and that two other girls Ruby Anderson and Louise Davis were also stripped and beaten at the same time. Both of these girls were in court Wednesday and both testified that they never had been stripped and beaten by Mrs. McDonald, not even whipped by her and that Hazel Ford was never stripped and beaten by Mrs. McDonald as she testified. Judge Richard S. Tuthill being C. H. KNIGHT, M. D. C. M. (CAN ADA). THE PROGRESSIVE PHYSICIAN AND SURG-EON. Dr. C. H. Knight, 3158 State street, one of the leading physicians of our city, is pleased to render us an humble stewardship of the year's work among us in his practice of medicine and surgery. The Doctor has attended over 2,000 patients during the past year without any loss of life. He feels in duty bound to be thankful to the public at large and more so to Providence. His being the only Colored doctor with the degrees of M. D., C. M. (Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery), speaks volumes for himself and the race. There is no doubt but that his number of years of experience as a sick nurse and dispenser in the leading hospital of South America, coupled with his training at McDonald In Her Trial For Mistreating CHILDREN LEFT IN HER CARE. SHE INNOCENT OF ANY WRONGDOING. N AND PATRONS TELL OF HER CHILDREN. AND SHOWN TO BE PERJURY. PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE TO MRS. called as a witness on the part of Mr. Witter was asked if he knew of Mrs. McDonald's ability and fitness as a probation officer and person in charge of dependent children. In reply Judge Tuthill testified that she was a very worthy woman and that he would not believe the stories of irresponsible children unless they were corroborated. He said: "I can say without any examination, what I have to say. Mrs. McDonald was one of the earliest probation officers appointed by me when I was in the Juvenile Court, appointed expressly to give care to the Colored children of whom a great many were brought into court and she served under me, and I thought she was, and think now she is, a very capable and efficient woman of kind heart and good disposition and good sense. Sometimes good sense does not go with a kind heart necessarily, but I thought Mrs. McDonald was a very capable probation officer. And, of course, I should want proof other than that of children who were sent there, who would not be brought into court if they were not addicted to telling falsehoods, and all children imagine things that do not always happen, and I would have to have very good conclusive evidence to satisfy me that Mrs. McDonald had not been a kind, motherly, sensible woman to these children that were in her charge. I never knew her to do or suggest anything that seemed to me at all wrong. She was devoting herself and her money, and her husband was devoting his money to the work. That was before we had any salary at all. She was a volunteer officer and did not get a cent for her services and I held that opinion of her and I still entertain it and I should be very sorry to find out I have been mistaken and very much surprised. I think she is a good woman. It will give great pleasure to the countless friends of Mrs. McDonald and her splendid husband to know that she has triumphed over the hired perjury which tried to injure her in the estimation of the public. The dependent and Colored orphanchildren never had a more kind unselfish and tireless friend than Mrs. McDonald and the conspiracy which tried to harm her has wholly failed and her good work will continue to be a blessing to this community.—"B." Queen's University, Canada, has enabled him to perform successfully a series of operations, both at his office and at the homes of his numerous patients during the past year, thus relieving many from the unnecessary hospital expenses, which the race cannot yet afford. DR. EDWARD S. MILLER FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. At the solicitation of a large number of his friends, regardless of their politics, Dr. Edward S. Miller has finally decided to make the race for the nomination for County Commissioner on the Republican ticket at the general primaries in April, 1912, and he takes this means of acquainting his friends and the public of the fact, and respectfully requests that they support him all along the line. Will promulgate end 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, over 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. THE BROAD AX 4027 ARMOUR, AVENUE, CHICAGO. PHONE DREXEL 4500. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher. Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19, 1992, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1879. THE CHORAL STUDY CLUB. There are still vacancies in the active membership of the Choral Study Club for soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices. Applications should be made to Cecelia Johnson, Secretary, 5830 Wabash avenue. Requirements, 1st voice, 2nd voice and 3rd, $1.00 tuition. Choral practice in singing is one of the most practical and useful experiences a singer can have, as it improves his general musicianship, especially along the lines of sight-reading. Self-control is cultivated by the necessity for careful listening, for steadiness of rhythm and for quick adjustment. To singers who are backward in reading at sight, this practice is invaluable. —P. T. Tinsley. EIGHTH REGIMENT BALL NEW YEARS NIGHT, 7TH REG. ARMORY. The 8th Infantry, Illinois National Guard, will give a Ball at the 7th Regiment Armory 34th street and Wentworth avenue on New Year's night, January 1, 1912. It is planned by the officers to make this one of the biggest social affairs of the season, and contrary to former balls given by the regiment no ceremonies will be had, thus giving the patrons ample opportunity to dance from early eve until the wee sma' hours of the morning. The famous 8th Regiment band with its full quota of ninety pieces will dispense music to which the merry New Year dancers will trip the light fantastic toe, so their heart's content. Tickets are out and in the hands of any officer of the regiment and at Rankin's drug store, 36th and State streets. No charity ball will be given on this night, so be in readiness for this big ball. LOOK! READ! THINK! $200 Given Away. Six big prizes will be awarded at the 2nd annual ball given by the Colored Railway Men at Coliseum Annex, 15th street and Wabash avenue, New Year's night, Monday, January 1, 1912. Prizes—1st prize, $65.00 brass bed donated by the Goldenberg Furniture Co., on exhibition at Langeman's Drug Store, 3032 State street; 2nd Prize, $5.00 overcoat, on exhibition at Lewis Brothers' Tailor Shop, 2928 State street; 3rd Prize, $30.00 gold watch (lady or gentleman), on exhibition at J. M. Siders, 2916 State street; 4th Prize, $30.00 gold watch (lady or gentleman), on exhibition at W. E. North's Jewelry Shop, 3710 State street; 5th Prize, $15.00 dinner set, on exhibition at Kanne's Fair, 2920 State street; 6th Prize, a beautiful decorated stand lamp, donated by Harreld's Electric Shop, 2933 State street. Music by Prof. Boarman's Orchestra. Admission 50 cents. Save your coupon and win one of these prizes. The times are hard and the lid is tight, but we are all Coliseum bound on New Year's night. IN THE MATTER OF MACK WILEY'S APPLICATION FOR PARDON. Cook County, State of Illinois. ss. Notice Is Hereby Given, That at the January Term, A. D., 1912, of the Board of Pardons, application will be made for the pardon of Mack Wiley, who was convicted at the May Term A. D., 1904, of the Criminal Court of Cook County, for the trauer of George A. Argy, and sentenced in life imprisonment in the penitentiary at Joliet. Life Is One Darned Thing After Another! At Colleum Annex, 18th & Walshah Av Christmas Night, Dec. 25, 1911 AND FORGET IT! JOSEPH O. LANE, THE UP-TO DATE AND PRACTICAL WATCH-MAKER AND REPAIRER. Joseph O. Lane, the up-to-date and practical watchmaker and repairer, 76 E. 31st street near Michigan avenue, phone Douglas 5637, again extends the holiday greetings, to his many customers and friends. He carries a fine stock of ladies and gents first class watches, diamond rings and other jewelry, including fancy combs, suitable for nice Christmas or New Year's presents. Mr. Lane makes a specialty of fine watch and clock repairing, and he warrants his work in this respect for one year. His prices for first class goods, are as low as the lowest. MOTTS PEKIN THEATRE SAMPSON VS. ILLA VINCENT. The wonderful showing Vincent has made among wrestlers having met with no defeat has aroused intense interest among his many admirers, who are more than anxious to find out just how good their idol is, have induced Manager Leon Motts to stage this star bout. After spending much time and a large amount of money, he was able to come to an agreement with Sampson, Germany's strong man and a wrestler of international reputation. The articles call for Sampson to throw Vincent twice in 30 minutes or lose the match. In putting a man of Sampson's size and weight, which is 265 pounds, it looks like asking too much from Vincent, whose weight is 195, but Vincent has supreme confidence in himself that no living man can throw him twice in 30 minutes, regardless of the great amount or weight he is conceding to such a great wrestler as Sampson. All who are fortunate enough to see these great athletes in a grueling contest will see the wonderful Black struggling to sustain his unbroken record and defend his reputation. Justly styled the "Black Panther," There will be several preliminary bouts between noted mat men, commencing at 3 p. m. Prices for this carnival of wrestling—25, 50 and 75c. ring side seats. GRAND EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION EXERCISES BY THE NEGRO FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE AT INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH, MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST, 1912, GEN. A. S. BURT, ORATOR, Emancipation day comes on January 1st, this will be Monday and the Negro Fellowship League will hold its Annual Emancipation Anniversary Exercises at the Institutional Church, 3825 Dearborn St., Gen. A. S. Burt of Washington, D. C., will be orator of the day. Gen. Burt was for years the Colonel of the famous 25th Infantry, he was with this noted Negro Regiment when they took San Jaun Hill and saved the life of Theodore Roosevelt. He was with them in the Philippines also, and has at all times been an earnest, consistent friend of the Negro race. No Negro who loves his race will miss the opportunity to hear this great friend and great orator. Exercises, begin at 7:30 sharp. At the close of the exercises the League will hold an old fashioned New Year's reception in the parlor of the church assisted by the Presidents of the Women's Clubs and the heads of every organization of the City. Admission free, everybody invited. I. B. W. Barnett, Pres., Ford S. Black, Vice Pres. I. T. Coruthers, See. THE PUBLISHER'S DREAM. Last evening I was talking With a publisher aged and gray, Who told me of a dream he had Just the other day. While a-snoozing in his office The vision came to view: He saw an angel enter, dressed In garments white and new. Said the spirit: "I'm from heaven, The Lord has sent me down To bring you up to glory; Put on your golden crown. "Many merchants you've made richer (From few received full pay); While you've grown poorer and poorer— Your business did decay. So we need you up in glory, For you have labored hard Until your brow is hoary— You've earned a great reward." Then the angel and the publisher Started toward the golden gate; But when passing close to hades The angel murmured, "Wait— "Here's a nook I wish to show you— It's the hottest place in hell, Where the dubs who beats the publisher In an awful torment dwell." The publisher saw before him Old patrons by the score; And easy chair and fan he grabbed, And asked for nothing more. He sat and sat and watched them, Saw them sizzle, scoarch and burn; And his former debtors saw him Whichever way he'd turn. Said the angel: "Come u, higher, And the pearly gates we'll see." But the publisher only answered: "This is heaven enough for me." The main lesson to be derived from the above is—Have you paid your subscription to The Broad Ax? A GREAT HOLIDAY REVIVAL AND EVANGELISTIC SERVICES AT WALTER'S A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, Cor. 38th and Dearborn Sts. Bishop G. L. Blackwell S. T. D. Receives Mrs. E. L. Howard the Evangelist Into the A. M. E. Zion Connection. One of the most far reaching revivals ever held in this church is now in progress. The meetings have been going on for three weeks, there are anxious souls at the alter every night; many backsliders have been reclaimed. On last Sunday Bishop G. L. Blackwell, the presiding bishop of this Episcopal District preached a soul stirring sermon to a large audience at 11:00 A. M. The Bishop opened the door of the church for members and among those who came forward was Mrs. Elizabeth L. Howard, the Evangelist, Mrs. Howard came with all of her credentials and a letter written by Bishop C. T. Shaffer recommending her very highly in her special field of labor, Mrs. Howard stated that she had been considering for some time the joining of the Zion Connection; because of the Broad field, great privileges and encouragement it gives to its women workers Mrs. Howard is a great gospel preacher, her sermon to the 500 men who heard her on last Sunday at 3:00 P. M. was a master piece every man went away benefitted. Sunday is Quarterly meeting, Rev. T. H. Tipton the Presiding Elder will preach at 11:00 A. M. The sacramental sermon will be preached at 3:00 P. M. by Dr. D. P. Roberts of Bethel Church. Mrs. Howard will preach at night. Subject, "After the Ball." There will be Christmas service Monday at 11:00 A. M. the pastor Rev. H. J. Callis will preach. Revival meetings will be held every night during the holidays. Mrs. Howard the evangelist will preach, her susbjeets will be Monday, "The Song of the Angels"; Tuesday, "This thing was not done in a corner"; Wednesday, "Daniel in the Lions Den"; Thursday, "In hell he lifted up his eyes"; Friday, "The great day of his wrath has come, who will be able to stand." Special preparation is being made for watch night services. All Christian workers are cordially invited to take part in the evangelistic services now being held at this church—"S." FIVE ROOM FLAT TO RENT. Free Rent to Jan. 1, 1912. Newly decorated five room flat to rent 5025 Armour ave., call at that number and inspect it, free rent to the right party until Jan. 1, 1912. DRURY MUSICAL AFT CLUB CLUB OF BOSTON, MASS. Monday, Christmas Day, at 2:30 P.M. in the 12th St. Baptist Church, Rev. M. A. N. Shaw Pastor, Boston, Mass. The Messiah, will be rendered, and it is the first time in the history of the world, that it has or will be rendered by Colored people, the following it the program: Theodore Drury, Conductor. Mrs. Jessie E. Shaw, Pianist. Miss Daisy Allen, Soprano. Miss Lillan Mae'Collins, Contralto Mr. Arthur W. Smith, Tenor. Mr. Ernest O. Banyoun, Baritone. No. 2. Comfort ye my People. No. 3. Every Valley shall be exalted. No. 4. And the glory of the Lord. No. 5. Thus saith the Lord. No. 6. But who may abide the day of his coming. No. 8. Behold a virgin shall conceive. No. 9. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion. No. 16. And suddenly there was with the Angel. No. 17. Glory to God. No. 18. Rejoice greatly O daughter of Zion. No. 23. He was despised and rejected. No. 24. Surely he hath borne our griefs. No. 33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates. No. 40. Why do the nations furiously rage to-gather. No. 45. I know that my Redeemer Liveth. No. 44. Hallelujah. ST .MARY'S A. M. E. CHURCH 4926 Dearborn St. Rep. Joe. Higginis. Phoer At 10:45—Subject, "The Birth of Jesus." At 7:45—Preaching by the Pastor The Choir will render an excellent program. S. S. at 2:00 o'clock. C. E. at 6:45—Mrs. Allensworth of Queen Chapel will conduct the meeting. At 3:30—The Wistaria will render an interesting program. Monday, Dec. 25—Christmas Tree and exercises by the S. S. Tuesday, Dec. 26—Prof. Edgar's Student Orchestra under auspices of Stewardess and Mrs. Lee's Club. CHIPS C. B. Travis, 3333 State street, dealer in South Side real estate, left Tuesday evening for Broton, Ala. to visit his sick mother. Miss Essie Arnold 3630 Calumet ave., has been so sick this week that she has been unable to buy her many friends nice Christmas presents. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Thomas entertained at dinner on last Sunday Bishop G. L. Blackwell, Mrs. E. L. Howard and Rev. and Mrs. H. J. Callis. Dr. D. H. Anderson, 3018 S. State street, spent the first of this week in visiting his brother and friends in St. Louis, Mo. He returned home Wednesday morning. Mrs. Hattie Arrant, 3635 Vernon avenue, has been confined to her home with illness for the last ten days, but she hopes to be in evidence to her friends during the holiday season. Mrs. Amita Patti Brown, the noted soprano singer of this city, sailed last week from New York City for Jamaica, where she will start on a long singing tour through the West India Islands. The Phyllis Wheatley Club will receive New Years Day, Jan. 1, 1912 at the residence of Mrs. Minnie Mercer, 3661 Wabash ave., 2nd flat, we shall be pleased to see our friends. Mrs. Wm. Fisher, Pres.; Mrs. Alice Caldwell, Sec'y. Captain John L. Fry, the head and front of the Keystone Hotel, 3032 State street, is well pleased with the business he has been doing during the holiday season, and he is constantly on hand to extend the right hand of fellowship to his numerous friends and patrons. The Leader, of Detroit, Mich., and The Bystander of Des Moines, Iowa, spread themselves, and Editors Kemp and Thompson both got out fine and interesting Christmas issues, which are handsomely illustrated with half tone cuts of some of the most prominent and most influential Afro-American men and women of their respective communities. Both papers are eminently creditable to their edi- tors. Mrs. Elizabeth Budd, 3133 Wabash avenue, will entertain her daughter, Miss Leattie Davis, this evening, who arrived yesterday from London, England, where she spent three or four years, and on Monday evening, Christmas day, she will give a box party in her honor at the Pekin Theatre to see "Tallaboo." Mrs. Belle Patton and Mrs. Florence Brent, have had some misunderstanding recently over some love affair and now the two scarcely speak as they pass by and Mrs. Patton who is a jolly school teacher, has gave up her room at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brent and at the present time she is residing with Col. and Mrs. James H. Johnson. On last Sunday afternoon Mrs. Howard, the evangelist, received a telegram from her home, Des Moines, Iowa, bringing the sad intelligence that her house had been destroyed by fire. She left early Monday and found nearly everything destroyed, but her mother and sister who live with her were uninjured. She returned on last Wednesday and will continue her evangelistic meetings at Walters A. M. E. Zion church. FINE SIX ROOM HOUSE TO RENT. For rent six room house, 4522 St. Lawrence ave. Newly painted and papered. Furnace heat. All modern improvements. JESSE BINGA, 3638 State St. 'Phone Douglas 1565 Pen, Chisel and Brush. Vinnie Ream Hoxie, one of the most eminent sculptors of modern times, possesses more interesting personal souvenirs of famous men than perhaps any other American woman. Frederick Harrison, the author, who celebrated his eighteenth birthday recently, was one of the first players of lawn tennis. He took up the game over fifty years ago and gave it up only recently. Thomas Robert Macquoid, the English artist, who is nearing his ninety-second year, is still able to use his pen and brush effectively. He has exhibited hundreds of his works at the Royal institute and during his long life has illustrated great numbers of books and periodicals. The Royal Box. King George of England takes special pride in breeding black pigs and has reared a particular breed which brings him in a nice little sum of money annually. King Alfonso has refused $500,000. The cash was left him by a madman, and Alfonso said he would prefer his benefactors to have some better excuse than lack of wits. Queen Elizabeth, wife of the king of the Belgians, is a practical business woman and has just instigated the formation of a private company whose business it will be to promote the revival of lacemaking in Brussels, Mechlin and Bruges and to increase the exportation of Belgian laces. Wood Pulp Paper The manufacture of wood pulp paper involves twenty-eight separate operations from cutting down of the trees to selling the product. The Moon. The moon is about 238,000 miles away from the earth. West Coast Crabs In California many food products grow much larger than they do elsewhere. That rule applies to crabs. On the Pacific coast these creatures are ordinarily four times the size of the Chesapeake bay crab. One west coast crab will make salad sufficient for six people. Canada's Senators Canada's second chamber consists of senators who are over thirty years of age and each of whom has property worth at least £800. Marseco Leather The dyeing of native leather, for which Morocco has long been famous on account of the softness of its tone, its texture and its flexibility, continues to be practiced in Tafilet, Sus, Morocco City, Fes, Tetuan and Rebat, but artificial dyes are also being substituted in the modern process, supplementing the use of the secret vegetable ingredients formerly, used to produce the inimitable tones of earlier times. Pyramids of Egypt. The pyramids of Egypt, seventy-five in number and of various sizes, were constructed for the preservation of mummies of the kings and their families. Magazine rifles and automatic pistols may not be imported into Siam unless they are for the personal use of some European dwelling in the country. When he leaves the country he is required by the government to account for the weapon. Police in Ireland. Police in Ireland are armed with rifle, sword and pistol. BROOKLYN MOTHERS UNITE Young Organization of Parents Makes Its Initial Bow. Among the more recent organizations under the leadership of the women of Brooklyn and one which promises large results in personal help to the mothers of the various communities is the Mothers' club. The organization had its inception in the thrift and industry of Mrs. Smith Ferebee and Mrs. Adah M. Talbott, who communicated their ideas and plans to several other interested mothers, including Mrs. H. S. Newton, and the result was the formation of the club. One of the objects of the Mothers' club is to create greater interest in MRS. SMITH PEREBER the family life of the community by getting the mothers together often in conference for the discussion of the many problems incumbent upon them in the rearing of their children. In such a discussion consideration will be given to the needs of children at different ages and how to meet them; the literary, moral and religious atmosphere which should pervade the home; the proper attitude of parents toward their children and kindred subjects. A circulating library of the best books for mothers will also be a feature. The first public function of the Mothers' club was recently held at the Carlton avenue branch of the Y. M. C. A. and was a gratifying success socially and financially. An appreciative audience was present to enjoy the spicy literary program, which was rendered by able talent. Mrs. N. B. Dodson, president of the club, presided over the program, which was as follows: Congregational singing, invocation, piano selection, Mrs. George E. Wibecan, Jr.; introductory address, Mrs. Dodson; piano solo, Master Ackerman Phillips; dramatic reading, Mrs. Mary M. Taylor, and an ad- MBS. AD4H M. TALBOTT. dress by International Secretary W. A. Hunton of the Young Men's Christian association. The officers of the club are: Mrs. N. B. Dodson, president; Mrs. Smith Ferebee, vice president; Mrs. Adah M. Talbott, secretary, and Mrs. Frances Harrison, treasurer. IN EDUCATIONAL CIRCLES. List of Afro-American Students in Carnegie Technical Schools. In the Carnegie Technical schools in Pittsburgh Afro-American students number fifteen and are distributed among the departments as follows: School of applied science, Charles W. Scott, engineering, first year; night school of applied industries, Arthur Brown, mechanical drawing, first year; night; Petro Campus, bricklaying, first year; night; S. G. Johnson, teacher's course, first year; day; J. Dockett, chemistry, second year, night; E. A. Stevenson, building trades, second year, day; Warren Marr, plumbing, third year, day; Edward Goins, electric wiring, first year, night; school of applied design, W. T. Jones, architecture, third year, day; L. B. Claggett, Illustration, third year, day; L. H. Persley, architecture, fourth year, day. Among the women enrolled as students in the Margaret Morrison Carnegie School are: Lots A. Hall, secretarial, third year, day; Emma G. Topson, general, second year, day; Irene Wilson, dressmaking, second year, night; Carrie Barks, dressmaking, second year, night. Social Workers Hold Conference. Under the auspices of the National League on Urban Conditions a social workers' conference was held in the United Charities building, in New York, on Monday, Dec. 4. Two sessions were held, at which men and women of experience and ability gave their views as to how to better conditions among the large Afro-American population of the city and vicinity. Dr. W. L. Bulkley presided at the afternoon session, and E. E. Pratt conducted the evening session. Special Xmas Bargains Reading For People Who Every year an increasing number of people centage would be much smaller if all reading gas light is one illuminant entirely free from that has the soft, mellow, sunlike quality of portable gas reading light makes an excellent particularly appreciated by those who holiday trade we are offering special high following. LOUIS XVI LOUIS XV Every lamp a sign—built to Special Holiday $10 to $200. quoted for post class.) On Display at Our Do Reading Lights For People Who Wear Glasses Every year an increasing number of people wear glasses. Oculista says the percentage would be much smaller if all reading lamps were mantle gas lights. Mantle gas light is one illuminant entirely free from eye-strain color tints. It is the one light that has the soft, mellow, sunlike quality so essential in a reading light. An artistic portable gas reading light makes an excellent present for any living room and will be particularly appreciated by those who read with the aid of glasses. For the holiday trade we are offering special high art portable gas reading lamps in the following styles. GRECIAN ARTS & CRAFTS ROMAN WASHINGTON CLASSIC ART NOUVEAU LIBERTY POMPEIAN LOUIS XVI MISSION Every lamp an exclusive de- sign—built to our order. Special Holiday Prices from $10 to $200. (Lowest ever quoted for portables of this class.) LOUIS XV COLONIAL On Display at Our Downtown Headquarters The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company, Peoples Gas Building Michigan Boulevard Motts Pekin Theatre STATE & 27TH STREETS Phone, Calumet 126 BEGINNING MONDAY DEC. 25 By Special Request TALLABOO For One Weeks Engagement with the Original Cast One Show Nightly, Beginning at 8:15 Prices, 10, 15 and 25 Cents Xmas Afternoon Grand Wrestling Match Sampson vs. Illa Vincent Numbered Guests. Guests at some of the health resorts in Europe are "numbered" when they arrive and register at a hotel or "pension." This is done so that at the end of the season the authorities may know—for advertising purposes—just how many guests have been entertained. Chinese Clothing The Chinese never wear wool, even in the depth of winter, and, generally speaking, the entire population clothe themselves in cotton all the year round. Suits of Armor. Record of the first armor worn by warriors was in 1003 B. C. Hancock's Gaudy Dress The heroes of the Revolution had a high regard for dress. The patriot John Hancock was sent at noonday wearing a scarlet velvet cap, a blue damask gown lined with velvet, with satin embroidered waistcoat, black satin small clothes, white silk stockings and red morocco slippers. Chinese River Dwellers. About 200,000 people live in boats on the river at Canton and 50,000 at Hongkong. It is this custom which makes it possible for such losses of life to occur in typhoons. German silver is an alloy of nickel, copper and zinc. By the author of "The Souls of Black Folk" The QUEST of the SILVER FLEECE WILLIAM E. BURGHARDT DU BOIS A story of the land "behind the veil," a story that will make you weep -- and also make you glad of the fine, strong pen whiled by this champion of his brother in blood. AT ALL BOOKSTORES A. C. McCLURG & CO. Publishers New York CHICAGO San Francisco The good roads movement seems to have become contagious all over the country and to have got a grip on the national government.-Savannah News. When America fully discovers that good roads are utilities that pay she will cease to lag behind European nations in the matter of having them.-Boston Post. The vehicles which are so destructive of existing roads have come to stay. We cannot get rid of them nor bar them from the roads. The roads must be suited to them. That is the problem of the day.-New York Tribune. Political Quips. Taking into consideration the fact that the politicians have to save it every four years, ours is a wonderful country.—Detroit News. American voters, even in the absence of the recall, manage to dispense with a number of public servants on comparatively short notice.—Washington Star. "Make politics as popular as baseball," says Herbert S. Bigelow. Impossible. Men would never stand in line all night waiting for the voting booths to open.—Toledo Blade. Train and Track. In Switzerland half fare railroad tickets are sold according to the weight and not the age of a child. About 300 miles of railroads are being built in the Pyrenees. These railroads are to be operated by electricity, which will be furnished from water power stations in the mountains. Spain possesses 185 miles of railroad for every 10,000 square kilometers of territory (3,861 square miles); Italy, 360; Austria, 473; France, 543; Germany, 625; Great Britain, 733, and Belgium, 1,008. The beef trust has tried everything except reducing the price of meat—St. Paul Pioneer Press. Either the high cost of living or the high cost of tips should come down to a common level with the ordinary purse—Charlotte Observer. Chicago physicians tell us that school children are becoming toothless. If the price of food keeps on going up the average child will not need any teeth—Milwaukee Sentinel. "Jones embarrassed me terribly today." "How so?" "He asked me how I enjoyed his speech at the banquet last night."—Detroit Free Press. I wrote an aviation play. The critics were severe. The reason it "fell down," said they, Was it lacked "atmosphere." —Boston Transcript. "It's a good thing you're so much bigger than I am. I would have given you a good one for daring to say that one cannot establish absolute equality among men."—Pele Mele. Beneath a spreading canopy The Turkish sultan stands. The mukt, a helpless man is he With weak and useless hands. His Christian neighbors lovingly Assimilate his lands. —Milwaukee Sentinel. "How long is it since the De Lards got into society?" "Oh, at least five divorces ago!"—Satire. A lady's red skirt was turned toward A bull, who terminally roared. I saw it, did L. And I said, with a sigh. "That skirt will be beautifully gored!" Good Roads. High Prices. By the impudent Sard. Lady, lady, passing fair, As I view your beauty rare, Coldly radiant, like a star, How I wonder what you are! I weigh eight, ninety pounds, I guess All the dress I dream Some is hair, and some is hat, Fluff and feathers, and all that Twelve small lives were not enough. Agrets six were surely slain For your headgear smart and plain. These your dainty hands are hld In the skin of slaughtered kid. Calfskin of the kind called "oose" Makes (they) their way your shoes. Your hair-yours by purchase please. Was shorn from off a slave Chinese. Silks and laces that you wear Represent vast toll and care. Your "complexion"—chemic banel— Cost a world of woe and pain. Lady, that you may be gay. Thousands throw their lives away. Do you ever in your pride Count its cost in homicide? Lady, hair, passing hair. Do you know—and do you care? Chicago News Useful. A breezy western number salesman stopped at the Walton for a few days, returning from a trip abroad. In the course of his second evening he had made friends with half a dozen men from other cities. "Yes, boys," he said, insisting that they take wine, "I can well afford to pay for the bubbles. Why, when I was in Europe I pulled off a little deal that will net me more than the cost of a thousand trips over the pond. "You see. I trade principally in white woods free from knots. Of course pine knots are waste, only good for firewood. But I just made a deal with a Swiss toy factory, and I will send all the knots and knotholes!"— "What do they use 'em for?" asked the inquisitive one. "Ear holes for wooden horses," came back the answer.—Philadelphia Times. Seasonable Comparison There are down in my cellar a couple of meters. There isn't a great deal there beside. Which is for a seller, a pity. But I know a fellow whose cellar is full of The things that a cellar should hold Along in the fall, when the days are soft And the nights are cold. It is fragrant with cider and apples and sweets. sweets, And the winter can do him no harm, Or blow as it will, or snow as it will. He lives on a farm. —St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Reference to Age Riled Her. Mr. Wibbles—What fine dark hair you have, Miss Knox. My wife, who is younger than you are, has her hair quite gray. Miss Knox—Yes, and if I'd been your wife no doubt my hair would have been gray too—Boston Transcript. Like Mother Used to Make. You may sing of apple fritters That the cooks have learned to make, You may brag of apple dumplings —Spokane Spokesman-Review. A Strategist "My baby cries all night and I don't know what to do with it." "I'll tell you what I did. As soon as our baby commenced to cry I used to turn on all the gas. That fooled him. He thought it was broad daylight and went to sleep."—Tit-Bits. In the Pie Belt. You talk about your breakfast foods— "Most all of 'em are fine— But give me any kind of ple. It's good enough for mine. —Yonkers Statesman." Their Habit "If a telephone concern were to go into bankruptcy I would not like to be one of the receivers." "Why not?" "Because in telephone operations they always hang up the receiver."—Baltimore American. Encouraging. "If I were your lips to kiss Would you tell your ma, sweet miss? "I am not, sir," answered she. "A bureau of publicity." A Parental Sarcasm "Your daughter says she will marry me or nobody," said Baron Rucash defiantly. "Yes," replied Mr. Cumrox, with slight irritation. "and I reckon she's going to do both." - Washington Star. A Memory Gem. I love to pick the flowers sublime That grow beyond the river, but when it comes to dinner time 'd rather dine on liver She Stepped Him "I started to tell my wife about a woman who made her own gowns." "Well?" "She capped my story with one about a man who made $1,000,000 and bought his wife $11,000 worth of gowns."—Washington Herald. Sporting item: Five little men went hunting Out where the rabbits roam; Three little men got in the way, And two little men came home. —Birmingham Age Herald. No Doubt. "What will happen when women have the ballot?" "I expect there will be a big rush among the young men to get out the good looking vote."—Louisville Courier-Journal. --- Gripping a Menace, "Does Darley go with us on the hunt?" "Oh, yes; you can't hold him back." "But you know what he's likely to do?" "Sure. He'd shoot a cow, or a dog, or a guide, or anything else that got in the way. But we've fixed up a scheme for making him harmless." "What's that?" "We're going to let him go ahead, but not far enough to turn around. Then the first time he shoots, Pillinger, who is a ventriloquist, will throw his voice into the woods and groan horribly. Then we'll jump on Darley, take his gun away from him, tie him to a tree and finish up our hunting." "But what will he say when he finds it's all a sell?" "Well, the very least he can say will be, Thank heaven!"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Mothergoslings Allergies bring. Jack and I went up the hill. Low gear the road. Had If they had been in your machine They'd a-made it on the high. Sing a song of sixpence. And when she heard him snore She helped herself to thirty cents— There wasn't any more. Dickory, dickory, dock. I purchased some Wall street stock, But now I am broke. My watch is in soak, Dicker and dicker and hock. —New York Globe. Of the First Water Senator Brown apropos of the marital misadventures of a young man, millionaire said at a dinner in Washington: "The trouble is that too many of our idle rich young men think that among their many rights is imputed the right to do wrong. "They are, in truth, foolish in this respect as the minister who said: "What do you mean by bang up aristocrats?" a friend asked. "Oh,' she replied. 'I mean places where they have three kinds of wine and the ladies smoke and the men swear.'" New York Tribune. At Sixes and Sevens. often began to num. A micro bowl and tried to rule a spry bacterium. An animalcule up and fought A micrococcus gay. And when the germ the monad caught There was the deuce 'to pay. A devil knocked a specter cold By some demonian means. A phantom kicked a goblin bold Right into smithereens. And you may well believe me when I here declare with might Of lobster 'l' ne'er eat again At twelve o'clock at night! -Nathan M. Levy in New York Sun. Seeking Revenge Music Teacher—So you want your little boy to take lessons on the piano? Parent—Yes. I think that is a better way of getting back at my next door neighbor than building a spite wall—Philadelphia Telegraph. Angels. I gaze upon my angel trim, But she's not from the stars. She sits behind a counter grim And hands out black clgars. —Milwaukee Sentinel. I gaze upon my angel trim, But she's not from the stars. She wields a good big rolling pl1 And hands out family jars. —St. Louis Times. Cruel. "Well, I've got my winter's supply of coal in anyhow." "Is it paid for?" "Say, why do you always insist on bringing up something disagreeable when a fellow is trying to be optimistic?"—Chicago Record-Herald. Periods. There are periods of stone and iron; But, say, now, don't you think Because of all the stuff that's printed This . is one of ink? Weird Sport. "This new automobile shriek of yours works well?" "I should say so," said the boy chanfeur. "It'll scare a pedestrian so that he will jump clear from the curbstone right in front of the machine."—Washington Star. Mary had a little goat. She thought no one would spot it. But when she sought the right to vote The legislature got it. "You say I'm a liar, sir?" "You claim that I'm a thief, sir?" "Say"— "Well?" "Let's go into partnership. You get the money and I will pay the taxes."— Toledo Blade. A Big Undertaking. If airships fall in peace or war, With no restraint when down they go. We must devise some method for Upholstering the earth below. Says the Deacon "They say poverty is a blessin' in disguise, but when I see him comin' I prays dat I won't be blessed out o' house an' home." - Atlanta Constitution. A Revised Version. An old crab notty sild away Along the ocean's tideways. "Be sure you're right." I heard him say, "And then—well, then go sidewys!" -Browning's Magazine. CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION TAKES FESLER TO TASK. CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION TAKES FESLER TO TASK. His Method of Labeling Candidates For Office Called Unfair. The Citizens' Association For Civic Interest in Cleveland, O., recently sent the following protest to Secretary Mayo Fesler of the City Municipal association, in which exception is taken to the secretary's method of giving the race or color of candidates for public office: Dear Sir- The underigned, members of the committee appointed by the Citizens' Association For Civic Interests, in compliance with your request are sending "in writing" the protest made recently to you in person. The association, composed of leading Afro-Americans of this city, protests against your "labeling" as "Netchanted" and "Colored" Afro-American candidates for public office in this city and county. First, because this harmful discrimination is done in their case only; secondly, because there is no good reason why any class of citizens should be so "labeled" or designated in your reports. It would be equally unfair and insulting to so "label" or designate Jewish, Irish, German candidates of other nationalities or classes, and yet if this sort of thing is followed in the case of the Afro-American all other candidates of the different nationalities or classes should be similarly treated in your reports. It is the merest nonsense to argue in defense of such insulting discrimination that the nationality or class of other candidates of other nationalities are many Jewish, Irish, German and other class candidates constantly before the public whose names do not indicate their nationality or class connection. Therefore the Citizens' Association For Civic Interests protests against such manifestly unfair treatment of local Afro-American candidates and respectfully requests that the Citizens' Association For Civic Interests M. D. Chairman, J. K. NICKENS, M. D. Chairman, H. M. LOWERY, CHARLES S. SUTTON, Secretary. Lynchers Are No Respectors of Person. The sentiment of the American people knows no bounds. They choose any time or place to perform any ceremonies which may appeal to their fads or fancies, says the Minneapolis (Minn.) Twin City Star. The lynching of Negroes by white men is prevalent, yet the lynching of white men by white men has proved that this lawlessness is not born of prejudice alone, but out of a custom practiced by these public executioners, who disregard the written laws of the land and hold justice as a mockery. "Did Algy make a hit at the literary club? "I guess he did. He pronounced 'Les Miserables' in a brand new way and then alluded to it as Victor Herbert's masterpiece." — Kansas City Journal. The Universal Franchise. A small number of men sympathizers took part in the suffragist parade in New York city, among them several members of the faculty of the Teachers' college. One of these professors had the honor of leading the male contingent and of carrying a banner. "Did you notice," he asked a friend afterward, "what the inscription was on that banner they gave me to carry?" "No," replied his friend. "You carried it as if you were afraid some one would decipher it." "It read." chuckled the professor, "The men vote—why not we?"—Success. 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: A. F. Tervalon, cigar store and news stand, 5004 State street. George I. Martin, maker of fine cigars and news stand, 18 W. 31st St., near State. R. M., Harvey's barber shop and news stand, 3924 State street. Mrs. Nellie Phelps, cigars, notions and news stand, 15 W. 36th St., near Dearborn. W. S. Cole, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 34 W. 31st St., near Dearborn. T. B. Hall, laundry office and news stand, 11 W. 29th St., near State. Mrs. Jas. H. Lewis, notions, cigars and newsstand, 15 W. 36th St., near State. B. Davis, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 3532 State St. Edward Felix, notions, cigars and news stand, 52 W. 30th St. F. Bishop, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 8 W. 27th St., near State. Turner Williams' barber shop and news stand, 3252 State St. Sylvester McGlofflin, news stand and laundry office, 4122 State St. William Gaughan, laundry office, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 2636 State St. Mrs. Adella M. White, cigars, tobacco, candies and news stand 2820 1-2 State St. T. S. Harris, cigars, tobacco, notions and news stand 3029 Armour Ave. near 31st St. Frank Dunn and J. B. McCahay, Trustee Tel., Oakland 1560-1551-1652 Established 1877 John J. Dunn Coal Wholesale Retail FIFTY-FIRST STREET and ARMOUR AVE. Ralleyard: Jist St. and L. S. & M. S. Jist St. and Armour Ave. CHICAGO Tel. Oakland 2505 MERCHANT'S HAND LAUNDRY BOUGH DRY, 35c PER DOZEN M. L. Clinkscale, Mgr. CHICAGO Residence, 1262 Macallister Place Telephone, Monroe 2714 Miles J. 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Packing, and Shipping with Care 233 East 51st Street 4956 Dearborn Street Phone Oakland 1760. 3 Trips Daily to the Depots CHICAGO IT PAYS IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE BROAD AX. WM. D. NEIGHBORS & CO REAL ESTATE AT LOWEST PRICES Easiest Terms to be had in Chicago Loans on first and second Mortgages Fire Insurance placed in any company 3517 State Street CHICAGO, ILL. Phone Aidine 2532 Spirit of Unfriendly Rivalry Between the Leading Secret and Mutual Benefit Societies in Texas Cases. Treaty of Peace Signed in Dallas and Co-operation Begins. Fort Worth, Tex.—Prominent Afro-Americans of the Lone Star State will open in this city early in 1912 a bank with a capital stock of $100,000. The promoters of the project are some of the leading fraternal men of the state. The bank will be known as the Fraternal Bank and Trust company. Without doubt this is the greatest project ever undertaken by the colored people of this section of the state, and the ultimate success of the enterprise means in more ways than one very much to our people. For a long time it has been recognised that the secret societies with their large collections in endowment premiums could be utilized as a great agency for good, but heretofore a spirit of rivalry existing between the better known orders prevented any intelligent co-operation. In the various orders zeal to increase their respective membership somewhat handicapped matters. This wrought ruin in many ways. Discontented members and heavy financial drains put the leaders in fraternal circles to thinking and planning for the betterment of conditions. In the last few years, with all the charges of misconduct and mismanagement, it cannot be denied that all the leading societies have made substantial gains in every direction. And now an era of co-operation seems to be the order of the day. Several weeks ago the representatives of the leading orders met in Dallas and organized what might be termed a joint health bureau, which has for its object the improvement of the living conditions of the members of the different societies, the tabulation of accurate mortality data and the co-operation of the various endowment departments so that each may be informed of unhealthy risks refused by the other. It is likely that $000 will be the standard policy of the Texas lodges. Several orders are paying this amount at present to the heirs of deceased members. Others pay at stated intervals, but likely in the near future all W. A. W. lodge several years ago purchased a modern business building in the heart of the business district in Houston. This latter lodge is providing for a reserve fund now. Its financial strength will enable it to stretch forth and save hundreds of homes and enable thrifty persons to engage in commercial enterprises on a large scale. the promoters include such influential men as Hon. H. C. Bell, grand master of the Odd Fellows; Dr. A. N. Prince, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias; Rev. J. W. McKinney, grand master of the Masons; Hons. J. R. Nelson and H. D. Winn, Professor W. S. Willis, Dr. B. R. Bluitt and William McDonald, each of whom is a prominent officer in one of the leading fraternities in the state, and also prominent business men like J. D. Hightower, Tom Mason and William M. McDonald, Jr. Hon. William McDonald, a leading politician and secretary of the Masonic grand lodge, is busily engaged in the selection of the bank furniture and attending to the details for opening the bank the first week in January, 1912. CANDIDATE FOR REVIEW EDITOR Influential Methodist Organ May Pass Into New Hands. BISHOP FAVORS DR. RANSOM. Friends of Noted New York Pulpitsor and Reeo Champion Would Like to See Him In Editorial Harness—His Success as Church Builder and Financier. By CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. New York. At the general conference of the A. M. E. church which meets at Kansas City next May several general officers of the church are to be elected. Besides the three new bishops to be elected, next in importance comes the office of the editor of the A. M. E. Review, which is one of the most responsible and influential positions in connection with the church. Among the candidates for this coveted office is the Rev. Dr. R. C. Ransom, pastor of the Bethel A. M. E. church in New York, who is one of the ablest pulpit orators and race champions in the denomination. Dr. Ransom is well known in the A. M. E. connection and has pastored M. many of the most influential churches in the large cities of the country with decided success. In Chicago he made a notable record in building one of the finest institutional churches to be seen anywhere in the country. Dr. Ransom came to Bethel A. M. E. church five years ago from the Charles Street A. M. E. church in Boston. During his pastorate Bethel church has become a center of spiritual and intellectual uplift and the scene of many important and historic gatherings. A marked increase in the member ship of the church has taken place, and the $4,000 beaded debt on the church has been paid. As much as $1,000 has been raised at one time toward the defraying of the expenses of the church. At the last quarterly meeting the church had to its credit $1,000 in THE HOTEL The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. Casey, Agent, 'Phone Randolph 803 101 WASHINGTON STREET. President and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELNAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. MANUFATURER the treasury with all of its debt paid. Bethel church is one of the best organized churches in the city, and Dr. Ransom's pastorate has commended itself to the bishops of the A. M. E. church and the connection in general. He was born in Finland, O., and entered Oberlin college, where he studied two years. Leaving Oberlin, he went to Wilberforce university, graduating from the college and theological departments. He studied at the University of Chicago and while in Chicago was employed by the Iyceum bureau as a lecturer. Dr. Ransom has been indorsed for the editorship of the A. M. E. Review by Bishop J. Wesley Gaines, who is one of the most picturesque of the A. M. E. bishops. The A. M. E. Review is one of the strongest church organs. A large number of Dr. Ransom's friends are anxious to see him elevated to the editor's chair of the Review and feel that he would add dignity to the office. Dr. Ransom's reputation as a writer, especially upon subjects bearing upon moral and religious subjects, is well known. The naming of Dr. Ransom for this office was entirely unsolicited on his part. Mosesse to Most in Brooklyn In 1912. The next annual encampment of the Grand United Order of Moses will be held in Brooklyn, beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 15. There are several tabernacles of the order in Brooklyn, with large memberships. They will co-operate in making the plans for the 1912 convention. Joseph E. Matthews is highly enthused over the master and may be depended upon to contribute largely of his time and experience when the time comes for making permanent arrangements for the entertainment of the delegates. Dallas an Thrifty Business Center. Among the four hundred and odd enterprises, business and professional, conducted by Afro-Americans in Dallas, Tex. the following fall in the special list. There are fifteen physicians, four dentists, five lawyers, one captain, five contractors, one bank, ninety scholastic teachers, two drug stores, one photographer, two hotels, fifty churches, seven school buildings, one sanitariums and one dry goods store. 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- ces 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. In Brick Co. - Manager, THOMAS CAREY. District, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. MANAGER and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: And Robey Sts. winter and summer, equipped improved Wolf Dyer. Ne Yards 128. bt paid. seet or- and Dr. Sporting Notes. The Cantillions at Minneapolis will build a new concrete grand stand this winter at a cost of $30,000. The United Cyclists' association, made up of both bicycle and motorcycle riders, has been formed in New York. During a discussion of the catchers of the Athletics Joe McGinnity said, "With pitchers who know their business as well as Bender, Coombs and Plank and who watch the bases so closely, the catching end of their game doesn't cut much figure." Miss Naisley to Teach in Cincinnati. Much to the regret of the management, Miss Grace Halsey, head worker at the Lincoln Settlement home in Brooklyn, recently resigned to accept the position of instructor of music in the city schools of Cincinnati, O. THE ONLY WAY Real Estate Loans Fire and Plate Glass Insurance 4709 S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO Frank L. Gale Sam'11. Lee THE GALE PIANO CO. 3159 STATE STREET Pianos, Organs, Talking Machines and Supplies. Brass and String Instruments. Cash or Easy Payments. Open Evenings till 10.30. Phone Doug. 4558. TUNING REPAIRING L 5059 Armour Ave. Cor. 51st Street, Chicago Hotel Brunswick Gee. W. Holt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS. Elite Buffet and Cafe 3030 State Street a fiias , Sat ig oo re ‘ q WM. D. NEIGHBORS & CO | REAL £STATE AT LOWEST PRICES | | anienc Term~to be tad m Chicago | : Loaas on first and second Mortgages Fire Insurance placed in any company ; se ==. | ) ' 3517 State Stret CRICABO, ILL, | Phone Aldine 2532 PROMOTERS OF BANK PROJECT Besiness and Fraternal Soc Men Form Trust Gompany, OBJECT OF THE NEW VENTURE Spirit of Unfriendly Rivalry Betweer the Leading Secret and Mutual Bene- fit Societies in Texas Coases Treaty of Peace Signed In Dallas anc Co-operation Begins, Fort Worth, Tex.—Prominent Afro- Americans of the Lone Star State will open in this city early in 1912 a bank with a capital stock of $100,000. The promoters of the project are some of the leading fraternal men of the state ‘The bank will be known as the Fra. ternal Bank and Trust company. Witb- out doubt this is the greatest project ever undertaken by the colored peo- le of this section of the state, and the Ultimate success of the enterprise means in more ways than one very much to our pedple. For a long time it bas been recog- nized that the secret societies with ‘their large collections in endowment premiums could be utilized as 2 great ‘agency for good, but heretofore a spir- it of rivalry existing between the bet- ter known orders prevented any intel- gent co-operation. In the various or- Gers zea! to increase their respective Membership somewhat bandicapped matters, This wrought ruin in many ways. Discontented members and heavy financial drains put the leaders in fra- ternal circles to thinking and to plan- ming for the betterment of conditions. In the last few years. with all the charges of misconduct and misman- agement, it cannot be denied that all the leading societies have made sub- stantial gains in every direction. And now an era of co-operation seems to be the onder of the day. Ser- eral weeks ago the representatives of the leading orders met in Dallas and organized what might be termed a Joint bealth bureau. which bas for its ‘object the improvement of the living conditions of the members of the 4!¢- ferent societies. the tabulation of ac- curate mortality data and the co-oper- ation of the various endowment de- partments so that each may be inform- ed of unbealthy risks refused by the other. It is Ukely that $500 will be the stanGard policy of the Texas lodges Several orders are paying this amount At present to the beirs of deceased members. Others pay at stated inter- vals, but likely in the near future all | a the orders will pay their claims tm full ‘To do this the societies must remedy the one large defect of their present tmpurance methods. An adequate re- serve fund must be created. ‘The Masons have in a measure pro- ‘Wide for this im the erection of 2 grand lodge temple in this city in ‘which the new Fraternal Bank and oe ‘Wl have tts offices. Kuights of Pythias bave purches- ef « Gne business lot im Dallas. The ‘Knights of Tabor beve bought « geod iim at Wece, and the U. B. F. grand lodge several years ago purchased & modern business building in the heart of the business district in Houston. ‘This latter lodge is providing for a re- serve fund now. Its financial strength will enable it to stretch forth and save bundreds of bomes and enable thrifty persons to engage in commercial enterprises on # large scale. ‘The promoters include such infiuen- tial men as Hon. H. C. Bell, grand master of the Odd Fellows; Dr. A. N. Prince. grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias: Rev. J. W. McKinney. grand master of the Masons; Hons. J. R. Nelson and H. D. Winn, Pro- fessor W. S. Willis, Dr. B. R. Bluitt and William McDonald. each of whom is a prominent officer tn one of the leading fraternities in the state, and ‘also prominent business men like J. D. Hightower. Tom Mason and Wil- Mam M. McDonald. Jr. ‘Hon, William McDonald. a leading politician and secretary of the Mason- fe grand lodge, is busily engaged in the selection of the bank furniture and attending to the details for opening the bank the first week in January, 12. CANDIDATE FOR REVIEW EDITOR infin Methodist Organ May Pass into New Hands BISHOP FAVORS DR. RANSOM. Friends of wceed aha we Pulpiteer Sut tts to Sonia! Horeoor—tle New York.—At the general confer- ence of the A. M. E. church which meets at Kansas City next May sev- eral genera! officers of the church are to be elected. Besides the three new bishops to be elected. next in impor- tance comes the office of the editor of the A. M. E. Review, which is one of the most responsible and infuential po- sitions in connection with the chureb. Among the candidates for this coveted office is the Rer. Dr. R. C. Ransom. pastor of the Bethel A. M. E. church in New York. who is one of the ablest pulpit orators and race champions in the denomination. Dr. Ransom is well known in the A. M. E. connection and bas pastored many of the most infuentia! churches in the large cities of the country with decided wuccess. In Chicago be made a notable record in building one of the finest institutional churches to be seen anywhere in the country. Dr. Ransom came to Bethe! A. M. E. chureh five years ago from the Charies Street A. M. B church in Boston. During his Dastorate Bethel church hes become a center of spiritual and intellectual ap- Mft and the scene of many important and historic gatherings. A marked increase in the member. ship of the church has taken piace, and the $4,000 bonded debt on the church has been paid. As much as $3,000 has been raieed at one time toward the Gefraying of the expenses of the qeureh. At the last quarterly meeting te cherch bad to tte eredit $1,400 in mee ae JESSE BINGA rs! a m2. BANKER ne S, £. Gor, State and 36th Place, Chicago Telephone Douglas 1565 GENERAL BANKING 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT Asageut buy and sell Rea! Estate on commission, manages estates for non-resi- dents, including payment of taxes and locking after assessments. Money to loan ‘on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patronage of Chicago business men. ~The Cranford Apartment Building, 3600 Wabash Ave c cy eee ec The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. gepee asa f J. W. Casey, Agent, & ‘Phone Randolph 803 101 WASHINGTON STREET. - American Brick Co. - President and Treasurer, ThOMAS CAREY. > Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMEK, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. MANUFATURER Gommon and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: wc: 45th and Robey Sts. Yards ranning winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. Telephone Yards 128. the treasury with all of its debt paid. Bethel church ix one of the best or- ganized churches in the city. and Dr. Ransom's paxturate has commended it- self to the bishops of the A. M. E. church and the connection in general. He was born in Finland, 0., and en- tered Oberlin college. where be studied two years. Leaving Oberlin. be went to Wilber- force university. graduating from the college and theological departments. He studied at the University of Chi- cago and while in Chicago was em- ployed by the lyceum bureau as a lec- turer. Dr. Ransom has been indorsed for the editorship of the A. M. E. Review by Bishop J. Wesley Gaines. who is one of the most picturesque of the A. M. E. bishops. The A. M. E. Review is one of the strongest church organs. ‘A large number of Dr. Ransom's friends are anxious to see him elevat- @ to the editor's chair of the Review ‘and fee! that he would add dignity to the vffice. Dr. Ransom's reputation as a writer. especially upon subjects Dearing upon moral and religious sub- jects, 1s well known. The naming of Dr. Ransom for this office was entire ly unsolicited on his part. Moseses to Mest In Brooklyn In 1912. ‘The next annual encatupment of the Grand United Order of Moses will be held in Brooklyn. beginning on Tues- day, Oct. 15. There are several taber- nacles of the order in Brooklyn. with large memberships. These will co-op- erate in making the plans for the 1912 convention. Joseph E. Matthews js highly enthused over the matter and may be depended upon to contribute largely of his time and experience when the time comes for making per- manent arrangements for the enter- tainment of the delegates. Dallas as Thrifty Business Center. Among the four bundred and odd en- terprises. business and professional. conducted by Afro-Americans in Dal- las, Tex. the following fall tn the spe- cial ist. There are fifteen physicians. four dentists. five lawyers. ove cspi- talist, Ove contractors, one bank. nine- ty schoolteachers, two drug stores. one photographer. two hotels, Gfty ebarebes. seven schoo! buildings. one aanitarium and one dry goods store. “A STORE FOR EVERYBODY” H STATE mite LN Saves _ Telephone Yards 693 JOHN J. BRADLEY Real Estate — Loans Fire and Plate Glass Insurance 4709 S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO Frank L. Gale Sam’! I. Lee THE GALE PIANO CO. 3159 STATE STREET Pianos, Organs, Talking Machines and? Supplies. Brass and String Instruments. Cash or Easy Payments Open Evenings till 10.30. Phone Doug. 4558. TUNING REPAIRING Ee BM Phone Douglas 746 Automatic 71.865 } Ghe : ROUMANIA BUFEET P First-Class Cafe in Connection } ee oe oe sone The BELLE MEADE CLUB Buffet and Cafe FRANK H. LEWIS, Proprietor ne re Sporting Notes. The Cantillions at Minneapolis wil build a new concrete grand stand this winter at a cost of $30,000. Cincinnati bas organized a high school athletic league and eliminated the fifty yard dash from the contests. The United Cyclists’ association, made up of both bicycle and motor- cycle riders, bas been formed in New York. During discussion of the catchers of the Athletics Joe McGinnity said. “With pitchers who know their busi- ness as well as Bender, Coombs and Plank and who watch the bases so closely, the catching end of their game doesn’t cut much figure.” i Phone Aldine 3653 ; ; | Eiotel Brunswick ) Gee. W. Holt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS. (3004 State Street Chicago Miss Halsey to Teach In Cincinnati. ‘Much to the regret of the manage- ment, Mins Grace Halsey. head worker at the Lincoln Settlement home in Brooklyn, recently reaigned to accept the position of instructor of music in the city schools of Cincinnati. O. A. F. Codozoe Henry Jones Elite Buffet and Cafe 50350 State Street Phone Douglas 8256 unas. Harris, Manager a A qHE a fo) ha er EN ft. ST. LOUIS KANSAS CITY i The Old Burton Bar James M. Porter , i ‘Concert Every Afternoon and Night 2262 50. STATE STREET . y CHICAGO, ILL.