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THE BROAD AX Col. Theodore Roosevelt Starts His Boom For President of the United States HE WILL FIGHT PRESIDENT WILLIAM H. TAFT TO THE BITTER END FOR THE NOMINATION. MANY AFRO-AMERICANS IN THIS CITY AND THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY ARE WHEELING IN LINE FOR THE EXROUGH RIDING PRESIDENT. THE ALDERMANIC CONTEST IN THIS CITY DEVELOPED MANY SURPRISES FOR THE POLITICIANS. Col. Theodore Starts His Presidency HE WILL FIGHT PRESIDENT WATER END FOR THE NOMINEE MANY AFRO-AMERICANS IN THE COUNTRY ARE WHILE ROUGH RIDING PRESIDENT THE ALDERMANIC CONTEST IN SURPRISES FOR THE POLICE This week Col. Theodore Roosevelt woke up the Democratic and Republican politicians throughout the country by starting his third term boom for President of the United States Many of his old time followers and shouters are coming out in the open for him and they will assist him t. fight President William H. Tait to the bitter end for the nomination. At the present time it looks as though the presidential political tide is fast running against the present occupant of the White House. One thing is certain and that is that many Afro-Americans in this city and throughout the country are wheeling in line for the ex-Rough Riding President. A Colored Roosevelt headquarters have already been opened up at 3517 S. State Street and the Colored Men's Roosevelt League of Illinois formed which is officered as follows: Geo. P. Smith. Pres.; Wm. D. Neighbors, Secretary, Jackson Gordon, Treasurer and W. H. A. Moore, Chief of Press Bureau. The following preamble and Resolution were adopted: "At every crisis in the history of our beloved country the Colored American has been in the forefront of each and every endeavor, not only to preserve the democratic purpose of our government, but also to select those standard bearers who represented the truest and most patriotic expression of our national life. In the present time of social and political unrest and Col. Theodore Roosevelt stands upon a platform of clear understanding of the country's needs. He is the man of the hour and we, the Colored Republicans of the great city of Chicago, join heartily with the greater number of Illinois citizens, who desire his nomination at the next national Republican convention. Therefore, be it Resolved: That we organize the Colored Men's Roosevelt League of Illinois. Be it Resolved that the officers of this League shall be a President, 5 Vice Presidents a Secretary a Treasurer, a Chief of Press Bureau and an executive committee of fifty members of which the TWO COLORED LADIES START ON THE WARPATH AFTER THE EDITOR OF THE BROAD AX Shortly after The Broad Ax made its appearance Saturday, February 10th, containing our article in which it was stated that "the writer would give one hundred dollars to any sane man, woman or child if they can absolutely prove that "the pictures of five prominent Colored women,—leaders of the highest society are and have been for some time in the rogue's gallery at the old Harrison street police station and now at the Clark street station." Two Colored ladies, who are cock, sure that they are real ladies called us up on the Phone at the same time and declared in loud and excited voices that they had never gazed upon either one of their pictures hanging on the walls of either police station, but that they were positive that they are on exhibition in the rogues gallery." For our part we would not trust either one of these two Colored ladies any further than we could throw a heavy greased tailed hog by the tail and we would not believe either one of them under oath, if they would sware on the top of a stack of bibles HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY foregoing officers shall constitute a part. Be it further Resolved: That the constitution of the National League of Republican Clubs shall govern the League with such modifications as shall be determined by a committee to be appointed by the Executive Committee of the League." The Aldermanic contest at the primaries Tuesday, in this city developed many startling surprises for the politicians and the following were the winners of the Aldermanic prizes in the various wards throughout the city: Ward 1 Joseph Seamans, R.; John J. Goughlin, D. 2 Hugh Norris, R.; R. T. O'Keefe, D. 3 J. F. Longenecker, R.; Si Mayer, D. 4 H. E. Schultze, R.; John Richert, D. 5 H. A. Brouillet, R.; Charles Martin, D. 6 W. O. Nance, R. No Democratic candidate. 7 J. H. Helwig, R.; J. F. Bishop, D. 8 E. M. Cross, R.; R. A. Woodhull, D. 9 Gustav Bloom, R.; Eugene Block, D. 10 F. J. Bilek, R.; F. J. Vavrieck, D. 11 William Berg, R.; F. W. Bewersdorf, D. 12 J. F. Sedivy, A.; A. J. Cermak, D. 13 J. E. Evans, R.; Frank MacDonald, D. 14 C. J. Lucas, R.; J. E. Clancy, D.; 15 A. W. Beilfuss, R.; F. T. Bierndt, D. 16 J. Rybcinski, R.; J. Czekala, D. 17 S. P. Revere, R.; S. Walkiak, D. 18 W. G. Healy, R.; C. C. Anderson, D. 19 No Republican candidate; J. B. Bowler, D. 20 J. B. Griffin, R.; H. L. Pitte, D. 21 J. F. Burns, R.; W. F. Schoffield, D. 22 J. L. School (short term), R.; C. J. Schaeffer, (short term), D.; Charles Williams (full term) R.; J. H. Bauler, (full term), D. 23 — J. Kjellander, R.; H. H. Lampert, D. 24 Richard Bartlett, R: John Haderlein, D. 25 C. M. Thomson, R.; B. R. Lord, D. 26 George Pretzel, R: Peter Reinberg, D. 27 E. A. Washburn, R.; F. J. Wilson, D. 28 William Severin, R.; Charles Twigg, D. 29 J. Golombewski, R: F. M'Dermott, D. 30 B. W. Kelly, R: J. A. Swift, D. 31 V. F. Ringquist, R: H. P. Bergen, D. 32 James Rea, R: M. G. Holding, D. 36 H. Bradshaw, R.; Edw. M'Donnell, D. 34 Anton Vanek, R: John Toman, D. 35 C. K. Todd, R: James Donahue, D. that would reach up to the high heavens, for both of them can lie to beat the band. DR. GEORGE C. HALL APPOINTED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ROBERT T. MOTTS. Last Wednesday, on motion of Attorney J. Gray Lucas, Judge Charles S. Cutting, sitting in the Probate court, appointed Dr. George C. Hall, administrator of the personal estate of the late Robert T. Motts, his appointment was very agreeable to all parties interested in the estate. His bond was fixed by the court at Fifteen thousand dollars. Dr. Hall, will assume his duties as administrator on his return from the south about the 10th of March. TWO YEARS FOR STEALING CHICKENS. Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 28—Two years in the penitentiary was the sentence imposed upon Richard Palmer in the Criminal court here today for the theft of two chickens. He confessed. The Press, dispatch, failed to state that Mr. Richard Palmer, is a white gentleman—Editor. 72 HON. SAMUEL A. ETTELSON. The father and author of the measure securing new Armories for the 7th and 8th Regiments, Illinois National Guards, and Republican candidate for State's Attorney of Cook County. State Senator Samuel A. Ettelson. Republican candidate for State's Attorney is a native of this great city and was born on November 19, 1874, having resided in it since his birth. He graduated from the West Division High School in 1892, and attended Harvard College for one year. For three years, commencing in January, 1894, he was employed during the day in the City Public Library, and being of a studious nature, taught school at night and studied law. He was the author of the State Text Book Law, which materially reduced the price of school books, and which affected every family in the State of Illinois whose children attend the public schools. He was the author of a bill which authorized the Park Commissioners to acquire submerged lands, and made possible the recent contract between the South Side Park Commission and the Illinois Central Railroad to beau He was graduated from the Chicago College of Law in 1897, and has achieved success in his chosen profession, having been connected with some noteworthy litigation. He is a member of the law firm of Schuyler, Ettelson & Weinfeld. With extensive Law offices in the New York Life Insurance Building. Mr. Ettelson is a Republican, having cast his first vote for William McKinley for President, in 1896. He became interested in politics in 1904, and was elected a precinct captain. As the nominee of the Republican party in 1906, he was elected State Senator from the Third District. In the Forty-Fifth General Assembly he was made chairman of the committee on Parks and Boulevards, and also a member of many of the important committees, during that session of the Legislature. In 1910 he was an independent candidate for re-election to the Senate at the primaries, and succeeded in that campaign in defeating the party candidate against him. In both the Forty-Six and Forty-Seventh General Assemblies, he was appointed to the most important committees in the Senate, chief of which was the Steering Committee. Mr. Ettelson was one of those who reorganized the Senate, and succeeded in overthrowing the notorious "Senate Combine." He fathered many important state measures in the interests of the people, among which was a bill that compelled the State Treasurer to pay all interest moneys into the State Treasury, thereby securing for the State an actual income of $200,000 a year. He was the author of the State Text Book Law, which materially reduced the price of school books, and which affected every family in the State of Illinois whose children attend the public schools. He was the author of a bill which authorized the Park Commissioners to acquire submerged lands, and made possible the recent contract between the South Side Park Commission and the Illinois Central Railroad to beautify the lake front and the building of the Field Museum in Grant Park. He succeeded in having a referendum clatse attached to the bill which provided for bond issues in the City of Chicago, thus giving the people the right to vote on the propriety and necessity of the issuance of bonds. He was an ardent advocate of the Women's Ten Hour Law, the Anti-White Slave Law, the Occupational Disease Law, the Direct Primary Act. He procured the passage of the law which gave to the Seventh and Eighth Regiments in the City of Chicago appropriations for the constructions of new armories. He was the author of a law which procured increased allowances for dependent girls in industrial schools; and also of a law which increased the assistsants to the State Factory Inspector for the benefit of inspection into the sanitation and public health of all places of employment. He procured the passage of the act which increased the number of judges in the Superior Court of Cook County. He introduced the bill which provided for the construction of subways in Chicago; and also for a separate ballot for the judiciary. He was the author of the bill to create a Public Service Commission. In his entire public career he has always received the unqualified endorsement of the Legislative Voter's League. Senator Ettelson is a member of the Hamilton, the New Illinois Athletic, the Metropolitan Clubs and the Player's Club. Booker T. Washington Bitterly Denounced As A Traitor To His Race BY THE LEADING AFRO-AMERICANS OF PHILADELPHIA AT A MASS-MEETING HELD IN THAT CITY. IN THE INTEREST OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL LEAGUE, BOTH WHITE AND COLORED SPEAKERS INSIST THAT LYNCH LAW MUST GO; THAT THE PRESENT LEADERS OF THE RACE MUST BE DEPOSED. THAT THE AFRO-AMERICANS MUST STAND UP AND FIGHT FOR THEIR CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS. Booker T. Washington was denounced as a traitor to his race and repudiated as a leader by both Negro and white orators before a huge assemblage of Negroes last night at Zion Baptist Church. Thirteenth street, above Wallace, to celebrate the anniversary of Lincoln's birth and to protest against lynchings. The speakers were vociferously applauded. A movement was launched later in the meeting to erect a monument to Thaddeus Stevens, in recognition of the fact that he was the father of the enfranchising amendment. by saying: "The man who tells you to keep peace in the face of the evils that have been perpetrated upon you-why, I know of nothing this side of perdition that will fit his case." In urging the Negroes to unite in protesting against lynching, he asserted that it is probable that Judge Hook will not be appointed to the Supreme Court because of the protest of the Negro race (who resented decisions of his said to have recognized the "Jim Crow" principle. He also referred to the failure of the Irish residents of Philadelphia to The denunciation of Dr. Washington began with the first speaker, Dr E. W. Moore, pastor of the church after asserting that there is a "lynching trust," and announcing that the slogan of the meeting was "Lynch Law Must Go," introduced Dr. William A. Sinclair, president of the Pennsylvania Division of the Constitutional League, under whose auspices the meeting was held. He said: "Leaders, not of our own choice, but selected by our ancient foes, are traveling over the country urging us not to agitate when we are wronged, but to keep quiet. You do not need to be told that the foremost of these is Dr. Booker T. Washington. "If Doctor Washington urges us to be still when men of our race are put to death without trial, when they are burned to death within sight of courts of justice, when they are disfranchised wholesale, when our women are forced into Jim Crow cars which are worse than hog pens, he is a traitor to his race and to American citizenship. "The time has come to throw off the yoke. No man should lead unless he leads rightly. No man should take charge of the Negro race to manage it—to peddle out offices and to keep in touch with high powers. Rise in your might and you will get your rights. Through the support of the Constitutional League you can wipe out lynch law, disfranchisement and segregation, the triple disgrace of 20th century civilization." Doctor Sinclair called attention to the fact that there are no Negroes in Congress, although there are 12,000,000 of that race in the country, and, he said, "2000 Negro babies are arising every day." It was John E. Milholland, of New York, president of the Constitutional League, who launched the movement to erect a memorial to Stevens. He was the one white speaker. He paid his respects to Doctor Washington COST OF CONSUMPTION It is of course, well understood by every one who thinks at all that sickness costs money. As is well known, doctors and undertakers do not work for nothing and medicines are expensive and druggists usually do business only on a cash basis. Then comes the loss of wages added to all the rest; so that only a few weeks' sickness for the average family means no little financial loss, to say nothing of the suffering and anxiety that always attend serious illness of any kind. Consumption costs more than perhaps does any other disease; for the reason that with those stricken, usually a year or more elapses between the date of onset and the death of the patient. A study made of 244 cases of patients that had died from consumption in Boston, disclosed that each Washington announced As Vitor To His Race AMERICANS OF PHILADELPHIA AT A THAT CITY. CONSTITUTIONAL LEAGUE, BOTH SPEAKERS INSIST THAT LYNCH THE PRESENT LEADERS OF THE D. S MUST STAND UP AND FIGHT POLITICAL RIGHTS. by saying: "The man who tells you to keep peace in the face of the evils that have been perpetrated upon you—why, I know of nothing this side of perdition that will fit his case." In urging the Negroes to unite in proteting against lynching, he asserted that it is probable that Judge Hook will not be appointed to the Supreme Court because of the protest of the Negro race (who resented decisions of his said to have recognized the "Jim Crow" principle. He also referred to the failure of the Irish residents of Philadelphia to halt the performance of "The Playboy of the Western World," contrasting it with the success of the protest of Negroes against the production of "The Clansman" several years ago. He urged the Negroes to put forth every effort in the fight to halt lynch law lest it grow. "Do you think it will stop Coatesville?" he asked. "No, they will burn you on Bunker Hill, in the shadow of the monument next." In conclusion he scored the Federal authorities for their do-nothing attitude in the matter, although he took occasion to absolve the Pennsylvania authorities of blame in the failure of the Coatesville prosecutions, paying a tribute to Attorney General Bell for his efforts to bring the lynches to justice. "Judges and Governors defeated these unspeakable acts," he said. "while the doughfaced leaders at Washington sit idly by and say they can do nothing. Why, there is a Federal investigation post haste in almost any other sort of crime. "The government that will not defend its defenders ought to be wiped off the face of the earth. You call this treason? It is patriotism." Among the other speakers were Dr. R. C. Woods, of Lynchburg, Va. who asserted that Negroes are disfranchised and lynched so that they may be discouraged and lose heart in their efforts to raise themselves as a race to a level with the whites. He was thunderously applauded when he quoted the advice of a certain Virginian, namely: "If you want to stop lynch law, fix yourselves so that when they come to get you some one else will go to heaven with you." The Rev. Dr. W. A. Creditt, of this city, advised his hearers to go into politics in an effort to put an end to their wrongs—The Public Ledger. Philadelphia, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 20. had lost on an average of 58.03 weeks of work: that the average weekly rate of wages of these men was $11.89, making a total loss in wages along of $170.965. Of 256 living cases it was found that each had lost an average of 89.3 weeks at an average wage of $11.38, or a total loss of $255.074, making a grand total wage loss of the 500 cases studied, of $420.039. But in addition to the direct loss suffered by the patients themselves, it cost the city of Boston, $73.984 to care for them in its public hospitals and other charitable institutions. It is of interest, too, to note that 422 of the 500 cases were men with families; and 161 of these families were wholly without any means of income during the time the patients were completely disabled. Consumption is a bad-air disease. It is also a house disease; pure air, good food and right living will help us to avoid it. Qo" PUBLISHED WEEKLY. 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Riot raged in the First Baptist Church (Colored), 1717 Benson ave- nue, Evanston, as the culmination of a church war, over a minister. Four fsundred men and women were in- volved Wednesday evening. ‘Two ministers, the pastor and a vis- iting minister from Chicago, were at- tacked. The Chicago minister, Rev. E. J. Fisher o the Olivet Baptist church, got the usual portion of the peacemaker. Rev. Rayford Tally. temporary pastor of the Evanston church, fied. Threats had been made to dynamite the church some days before the fight broke out. = The congregation was evenly divid- ed in the disagreement over the mer- its of the minister. The congregation was also evenly matched. The police took charge and called it a draw. Rev. Mr. Tally was speaking from the pulpit when a member of the fac- tion opposed to him is said to have started the attack. The minister was thrown into the congregation. The war was on. Rev. E. J. Fisher of the Olivet Church, South Dearborn and West Twenty-seventh street, Chicago, when he attempted to conciliate the two warring factions, was dragged from the pulpit by H. Childs, 946 Custer avenue, leader of one faction. A num- ber of the members are known to have had revolvers and razors in their possession, but it was denied that they were drawn. The four hundred meh and women in the church were precipitated into a seething, screaming fight. The air was full of chairs, hymn books and fervid excalmations. ‘A group of the minister's oppon- ents cornered him. When the p lice arrived he was defending himself in the highest style of the manly art and with rare efficiency. He broke away before the officers could reach him. The minister had come for a trial sermon. He did not linger for a de- — ‘An ononymous call for police brought out a wagon load of officers. They had difficulty in stopping the fight. Several persons were reported to have been injured. After peace was restored the police had to restrain Tally’s opponents from carrying away articles of furniture from the church. No arrests were made. There had been dissention in the church since the resignation of Rev. W. K. Gales January 1. The differen- ces had been settled by arbitration, but the members of the Board of Dea- cons as well as the congregation were divided. The meeting was the regular weekly prayer meeting. Rev. Mr. Gales, the former pastor, it was learned, had been asked to re- sign and since that time there had been differences with an insurgent fac- tion growing in power. WALTERS A.M._E. ZION CHURCH. Cor. 38th & Dearborn Sts. Rev. H. J. Callis, D. D., Pastor. Our class meeting on the 23rd ult. was the largest attended meeting for a long time, the collection was over $22.00, there were present 126. The services Sunday were of a high order, at the morning service the presence of the Holy Spirit was very evident, 6 persons united with the church. Our Sunday school anc Christian Endeavor are taking on new life, and the increase in attendance and interest is very gratifying. The evening service was well at tended and the large audience seemed to be much interested in the sermor delivered. The general conversation is abou! our annual Fair and Easter Rally Everybody is trying to help raise $1, 000. ~ ‘The Third Quarterly Conference ‘will be held on the 7th inst. Dr. T. H Tipton the Presiding Elder will offi ciate at the Quarterly Meeting on the 10th. Dr. A. J. Carey will preach the Sacramental sermon. The Martha Washington Tea held by the Woman's Home and Foreign Mis- sionary Society held at the Pastor's residence was a grand success, the society thanks the friends for their patronage. The No. 2 Stewardess Board led by its president, Mrs. Mary Green called at the pastor’s residence with a nice basket of groceries on the 24th, the pastor says, thanks No. 2. The services for Sunday will be as usual. The pastor will preach morning and evening. Subject for 11:00 a. m. “Sweet and Bitter Water.” Subject for 7:45 “Job Under the Light of Christianity.”—“C.” HONORABLE E. H. WRIGHT. Defeated the Reason. - Race-Loyalty and Race—Intégrity. Among Negroes has been questioned by many’ since Tuesday's Aldermanic Primaries, in which the only Negro Aspirant for council honors was de- feated by his own most Negroes in the ward are Republicans and belong to the Republican Ward organization and for many years recorded what- ever recognition the Negro has re- ceived upon the fact: hence the in- justice of harsh criticism for Tues- @ay’s undoing of the Colored Aspir- ant who was not in the good graces of the ward organization for having openly bolted and fought it two years ago: to this later fact and not +o 3 lack of Race Loyalty should be at- tributed Mr. Wright's defeat; making single handed and alone the up-hill fight he did: Mr. Wright deserves great credit, few men under the samc or similar conditions would have done as well, but the Negroes are con- vinced and no doubt Mr. Wright also that it is only when the Electorate forgets the color or Race line that real men and measures triumph an¢ it is fondly hoped that those whc wish to have members of the Race promoted to Elective office will urge their fitness, qualification, and truc worth as men, and not their color a: a reason; In this manner we havi put forth and urge all men regardles: of creeds or color to cast a vote, for Mr. Beauregard F. Moseley as can- didate for County Commissioner April 9th, next. DEDICATION OF HOPE PRES- BYTERIAN CHURCH. 61st Street and Loomis Boulevard. All plans for the dedicatory services of Hope Presbyterian Church are com- plete. The entire day promises to be a notable one in the history of church work in Englewood. At the servize at 11 o'clock a.m, there will be a special sermon and music and at 3 o'clock and 8 o'clock p. m., many friends of the church will participate in the exercises. The following is the program for the day: Morning service, 11 o'clock, The Lord’s Prayer, Hymn, Choir; Respon- sive Reading, Hymn, Choir; Scripture Lesson, Hymn, Choir; Invocation, Anthem, Choir; Sermon, The King- dom of Heaven; Anthem, Choir, Of- fering, Doxology, Benediction. Afternoon service, 3 o'clock, An- them, St. John’s A.M. E. Choir; Scripture Reading, Rev. S. L. Birt: Anthem, Shiloh Baptist Choir; In- vocation, Rev. D. H. Harris, Anthem, Trinity Choir; Sermon, Rev. Geo. N. Luccock, D. D.; Duet, Miss F. G. Tackson and Mr. E. D. Marshall; Dedication Prayer, Rev. G. B. Safford, D. D.; Anthem, Shiloh Baptist Choir: Address, Rev. Edgar P. Hill; Offer- ing, Anthem, St. John’s A.M. E. Choir; Announcements, Doxology. Benediction. Evening Service 8 o'clock, Anthem, Choir, Scripture Reading, Hymn: In- vocation, Duett, I. N. Dunlop and T Allen; Church History, J. M. Bram. field; Addresses, Rev. L. M. Fenwick B. F. Moseley and Major F. A. Deni son; Solo, Mrs. L. Lindsey; Address. es, Geo. C. Hall, E. M. Ware and F L. Barnett; Solo, Miss F. G. Jackson Offering, Violin Solo, Lawrence Alex ander, Announcements, Doxology Bencfiction. WAYMAN CHAPEL NOTES. The Pastor will preach Sunday morning at*11:00 o'clock. The Sunday morning congregations are steadily increasing. Rev Cobb who was formerly a miember of Wayman Chapel but who is now pastor of La Grange, assisted in the service last Sunday morning. Sunday night, at 7:45 p. m. sharp, the Ten Virgins will be seen at Way- wan Chapel. Five wise and five fool- ish wil appear on the platform, all will be dressed in ancient costumes. Every Friday night during Lem there will te an illustrated service from 8 o'clock until 9:30 o'clock, tak- ing up some lessons from the life of Christ. The third Quarterly preparation meeting of the Conference year will be held Sunday, March 31. There is special preparation being made by all of the departments of the church for Holy Week.—“S.” CHIPS Alderman George F. Harding, has removed his offices from 164 W. Washington street to 117 North Dearborn street. - is Cary B. Lewis, wil return home from his Southern tour_the first of ‘the week; he has been spending the last few days, in visiting with friends in Louisville and Frankfort, Ky. Dr. George C. Hall, left Tuesday ‘evening for Tampa, Fla, where he will spend ten days on his swing around the circle in that section of the country, with Booker T. Washington. | Mrs. Jennie McGlofflin, 4122 State street; dealer in tobacco, cigars and laundry office: always has The Broad Ax_on sale, and is anxious to*have her many customers to read the good Cities ta Wm. D. Neighbors, real estate broker, 3517 State street, has been confined in Provident Hospital with an attack of pneumonia, and his ‘any friends hope, that he will speedily re cover from it and be at himself again. Miles J. Devine, Democratic candi- date for State’s Attorney, has opened up headquarters, in the new Sherman House, where he will be pleased to meet his loyal friends affd supporters, and the various members of his Boos- ters Clubs. Mrs. Marie Clark, who with her husband reside in a beautiful home of their own in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is ‘a warm admirer and supporter of ‘The Broad Ax and each week a copy ‘of the paper finds its way to their lovely home. assisted her to serve the candy and the other nice things to those attend- ‘ing it. Lawyer Albert H. Putney, Demo- cratic candidate for one of the Judges of the Municipal Court, has many friends among the Afro-Amercians ‘who will vote for him at the prima. ries Tuesday, April 9, in order to make it possible for him to win the ‘nomination in an easy walk. George Garner appeared in recital at Paw Paw, Michigan, Feb. 26 and 27, at Longwell’s Opera House as- sisted by Marion Garner, under the ee of the G. A. R. Mr. Garner possess baritone voice of ‘much richness. His recital is billed for April Program consisted of 22 ‘songs, divided into four parts. Miss Garner rendered several excellent piano numbers. Miss C. Delpha Boger, was united in marrieg to Mr. William G. Ander- ‘son, at Lansing, Mich., Thursday, ‘February 22, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, will in the near future permanently locate in Gary, Ind., where he will ‘maintain a branch law office. Mrs. Anderson, will still devote much of her time to the study of music, as she is a student at the Chicago Musi- cal College. Their friends wish them }much joy on their matrimonial jour- acy. | John P. Gibbons, Democratic can- ‘digate, for Chief Bailiff of the Muni- cipal court; has opened up his cam- 'paign headquarters; in suite 505, 21 N. La Salle street, which are in charge of Richard B. Considine, who is a live wire and an able political man- ager. Mr. Gibbons resides at 50th and Wabash avenue, and he has many | warm riends among the Colored peo- ple who will assist him to win his ‘fight for the nomination for the office he is seeking. | James T. Brewington, Jr., has been ‘appointed manager of the Negro State Bureau and he will have full charge of the Deneen campaign for Governor throughout the State of Ililinois, he will open up headquar- |ters on South State St. opposite the Pekin Theatre. Mr. Brewington wants all the Colored men who are with Governor Deneen, in his fight for re-election and those who are not so friendly to him to drop in at the headquarters and talk it over. One of the most striking and timely articles that has appeared in our Papers in recent years appeared on the front page of The Broad Ax Feb 17. Mr. Taylor is not only a forceful writer, but is a deep thinker, having a keen knowledge of the frailties o} man, and the courage of his convic- tions—hewing close to the line is hi: motto. When his Broad Ax falls be it on the head ofa friend or foe alike it is his intention that it fall justly— ‘The Chicago Defender, Feb. 17, 1912 SPECIAL. Jing of the Majestic says that Mr — Johnson has spared neither money o The Pekin Theatre will reopen on| pains in perfecting a first class The Friday night, March 8th with vande-| atre. The Broad Ax, will soon pub ville and wrestling under the manage-| lish an exact photo of the interio ment of Henry Bunch. | and exterior of this magnificent thea a aie je MONOGRAM. Mr. S. H. Dudley may become th a sole owner of the Ruby Theatre a The Monogram opened Monday| eae a pitt night with its usual four Colored acts.| ” é New bet eee nord necte Fisher.| The Hottest Coon in Dixie has se ilson & Wilson, both doing acts of ¢1eq all differences with Mr. Duma a mixed quality. Ada Banks was ac-| nq and are now under his wing agair corded the feature position on the bill doing a pianolonve and some fively| ity Kersands is now tori songs. Miller & Green showed to| Texa. mecting with success ‘much advantage in good conversation ke seme eteses ne ere [uc Ketve: Mintocl oils Macixi Gea lures openeti.and closed the show. | renoct excellent business. GRAND. The Grand opened with five act in cluding Billy Camby. STAGE NOTES. Dan Avery of the well known team of Avery & Hart died at a hospital in New York city Iast week. Mr. Avery joined a partnership with Mr Charley Hart, about 12 years ago and continued together until the time 0’ death. They made an enviable reputa- tion as imitators of the famons come dians Williams & Walker, so well was their ability though of that, they were put on the road as stars, playing The Policy Players, a play that William: & Walker had made famous. Avery & Hart were sent to England where they presented the Policy Players previous to joiring Mr. Hart Dan had heen a member of different Minstrel shows. He also had worked in vaw- deville with his wife Lizzie Harding the team was known as the Avery: and were featured on many bills. Mr Avery had been under suspicion for some time in regards to his mental condition, his last engagement wa at Hammersteins’ New York, a fe haseey ago. Since then he was picke¢ up on the streets of New York seem ingly in a crazed condition and pu in a hospital when his condition wa: pronounced serious, from which he died a few days later. This is a grea oss to Mr. Hart as the team had jus signed to go over the entire Orpheum Great and would of heen seen at th “Majestic Theatre this city. He wa‘ | membensof the C. V. B. A. Jackson & Margaret a refined sing- ing Duo, made their first appearance ‘at the American Theatre, New York City, opening with “My Cavalier,” then singing separate songs, finishing by singing the “Last Rose of Sum- mer,” which caused the audience to ‘set up and take notice. They were called before the curtain several ‘times their act was a aistinct hit of ‘the bill. Ie re traces ented Socom root the West, they may accept some lo- cal booking, but intend going to far off Australia which now seems to be the mecca for good Colored acts. J. 1. Harper leaves here this Sat- urady morning for Washington, D. C., where he is billed to open at the Howard Theatre the week of March 4, with the entire company playing his sensational drama Tallaboo. This play should arouse much interest in the district and we wish Tallaboo much success. Miss Carita Day arrived home from several weeks engagement over the W. V. A. She has been offered sev- eral flattering engagements to go East. ia Miss Fannie Wise was compelled to cancel her engagements on the Chas. Dontrick time owing to severe throat trouble. The clever Protean artists, Tom Brown and wife opened in Winnipeg on Monday having “jumped direct from New York city. They are booked solid in the West. The death of Dan Avery will cause the cancellation of the big production they were to take out this fall. Aida Overton Walker & Co, are receiving tremendous receptions on their Western tour. / Mrs. A. N. Johnson, had his formal opening of his Majestic Theatre at Nashville, Tenn., last Monday when the Smart Set, Co. No. 2 headed by the Whitney Boys, were the attrac- tion. The New York Clipper speak- ing of the Majestic says that Mr. Johnson has spared neither money or pains in’ perfecting a first class The- atre. The Broad Ax, will soon pub- lish an exact photo of the interior and exterior of this magnificent thea- tre. Mr. S. H. Dudley may become the sole owner of the Ruby Theatre at | Louisville The Hottest Coon in Dixie has set- tled all differences with Mr. Dumas and are now under his wing agair | ily Kersands is now tourin, Texas meeting with success. _ Kellys Minstrel with Marsh Craig “report excellent business. ACTS ON BIG TIME. Harper Smith Trio, New York. Miller & Lyle, New York Broad Ax Six M1 Sols Cooper & Robinson, Des Moines. Three Johnsons, Jackson, Mich. Simms & Thompson, New York. Musical Spellers, Wilkesbarre, Pa Perrin, Crosby & Saparo, split be: tween Columbus and Marion, O. Lobby & Mac Kemp, Hartford, Conn. Chas. Gilpin, Indianapolis, Ind. next week. Claude Winfrey, next week, Lexing: ton, Ky. A Tale of Letters, Which letters are the hardest work. ers? ‘The Bees (B's). Which are the most extensive let ters? The Seas (C’s). Which letters are the most fond of comfort? The Ease (E's). Which letters have the most to say for themselves? The I's. Which are the nolsiest letters? ‘The Jays (J's). Which are the longest letters? ‘The Ells (L's). Which are the poorest letters? ‘The Owes (0's). Which letters are the greatest bores? The Tease (Ts). Whith are the most sensibie letters’ The Wise (¥'s).—Tit-Bits She Smiled at Me. She siniled at me! Ab, she was fair! A Titian tint was on her hatr: Her exes i soulful depth possessed: In faultless fashion she was dressed; She had the proud patrician’s alt Half pausing for a monet there, Her curved lips parted, red and rare; ‘A gloved hand pressed against her breast. She smiled at me! ‘The sidewalk had an tey glare It seemed to hit me evers where. My feelings freely were confessed. The sentiments that 1 expressed Perhaps were cours", but don't care— Sie smiled at me! 8. E. Keer in Chicago Record-Herald it ei Raa “He used to be the worst dancer in the ballroom. All tbe girls used to be in coustant dread that he'd ask for a dance.” “Awkward, eh?” “The limit. But he's ia zreat de mand as a partner.” “He must have improved.” “Not at all. But the new turkey trot dance makes his awkwardness seem art.”—Detroit Free Press. The Weaker Sex. They lunched together. and they ate Four deviled crabs, a heaping plate Of lobster salad disappeared. Bome buttermilk and then a weird Coneoction made of pickles smeared ‘With cream and then a lemonade. Some candy and some marmalade; Then Rose and Violet paid their checks— And we call them the weaker sex! —Cincinnatt Enquirer. The Magazine Slave. “Your wife tells me you were locked up in your room yesterday for two hours.” “Yes, 1 was grinding ont a bit of stubborn prose.” “Your wife thought it was poetry.” “Poetry! Suffering Samson, do you suppose I'd waste all that good thme on poetry!”—Cleveland Piain Dealer. Weres Than the Hat. Some day we will be less timid “When to theaters we go. Gazing at the headdress massive ‘Looming up before the show. Some day, spite of tones so haughty Or her supercilious stare, ‘We'll lean forward and we'll say it— Madam, please take off your hair! = Washington Star. * MRS. L. M. FARMER. Mrs. L. M. Farmer, music teacher, 4856 Langley ave., phone 7354 Drexel LOGIC OF ADVERTISING By ALBON LEWIS HOIsLy When the colored business men of the eéuntry realize that ady oy } tising reduces the selling ¢.: of any article ft will not on): encourage more to gu into bus. ness, but the companies that ¢» the advertising will find a larze. margin of profit at the end of «|, year's business. Advertising an article or proposition is simply giving it “personal” introduction tc {\) public, and the extent of «i acquaintance fs the same a relationship with oue anotie: $ When we meet people day after F day and find them in a steizhy forward, businesslike attri we unconsciously form an opi: fon of them which is inspir- | coufidence. When the public meets day er day. week after week. theo! vertisement of any sini. written in an honest, con ing manner it forms 2a 0} ¢ the merits of the company is expressed in frequent and continued patronize. By knowing 20 advertised ticle the public saves time is« S and the stores make quicker « more frequent sales, eyst'se buyer does not have to ey ine a number of brands, but ~ ply asks for Jones’ or Suuith’s The same principle applies + stores. People simply “get the habit” of shopping at stores thot are truthfully advertised. ‘There fore the progressive mer hant not only advertises bis sture. but he always keeps a supply of ad. vertised, trademarked coos SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH. Baltimore Congregation Honors Dr. Alexander as Pastor and Founder. Baltinwre.— One of the very lest known pastors and workers for the advancement of the race along other than religious lines in this sectioo of the country is the Rev. Dr. William Alexander, the founder und successful pastor of the Sharon Baptist chur |. in this city. In recognition of his twenty seventh anniversary as pastor and founder the event was fittingly cele brated by the members and conzrese- tion on Thursday evening, Feb. 15 From an initial membership of nine persons twenty-seven years aco and place of worship not altogether suit: able the church has grown in both in- fluence and members. It fs now locat ed in a splendid church editer ox Carey and Preston streets, with a flourishing membership of not less thao 1,200. ‘Dr. Alexander is a native of Virginia and a graduate of Wayland seminars. which is now the Virginia Union uni versity, in Richmond, Va. Upou his graduation from Wayland Dr. Alexan der was appointed state missionary for Maryland and has been the correspood ing secretary for the Lott Carey Bop _ ~~ - 22 ey Be: j ———- oh , A. ) p ey) m tte Peer or Re . tist convention since its inception. bb this capacity he has succeeded in rals ing $40,000 for the work. He has served as president of the Maryland Suffrage league with much zeal and statesmanlike diplomacs. |" was during his incumbency tht' tl three great victories were won ss2!¢*! the disfranchisement of the colors! citizens of the state. Dr. Alexaude> president of-the People’s Beneticia! a0 Fraternal society and bas been prom nent in civic movements in the inter of the race and the community «! large for over a quarter of a centurs. ‘Many well known ministers and pul* lic spirited citizens attended the =” ‘versary exercises and also took pr |! the program. The work of the psi" as minister and citizen was comme?! ed by the speakers. A feeling of £00! fellowship and appreciation for th: success of the church under Dr. Ales ander’s pastorate seemed to perrs! every heart. ee eo eae ‘When a persop- becomes so mea ‘stoops so low in manhood and becvme= 80 callous at heart as not to appreis(* the saving from drowning of bis o«# child because the person who preven! ed the child from being swallows! down by the waves was a member of the colored race, such a person Is !9 Aire need of the sympathy snd 1) ‘The curse of race pref ee Beautiful Mount Glenwood Cemetery Save $5.00 on a Beautiful Cemetery Lot, near Entrance This coupon accompanied with $2.00 in cash will make a first cash payment of $7.00 on any lot in Section F. or G. or with $5.00 cash will make a first cash payment of $10.00 on any lot in Section G. or D. This coupon is not good after March 1st, 1912. BUY NOW. Mount Glenwood Cemetery Association Phone: Douglas 5574 3125 S. STATE STREET Auto. 71-866 Open Evenings, 7 to 9 DAMES AND DAUGHTERS. The organizing of a Woman's Welfare league in Minneapolis is said to be the direct result of the work of Miss Emily Glorieux, who is a policewoman. Miss Margaret Pascal is at the head of the Pascal Institute of New York city, where, through the generosity of Mrs. Russell Sage and other wealthy women, girls are taught domestic science free of charge. Miss M. Louise McLaughlin, who gave the world that form of pottery known as "Losanit" ware, experimented for ten years before she produced it. She is a pioneer in her work and is the center of ceramic art in Cincinnati. Miss Mona Wilson, the only woman on the insurance commission for England, is the daughter of Canon Wilson, formerly archdeacon of Manchester. She has long devoted herself to the study of industrial questions and has served on the home office department committee of industrial accidents. Miss Lucy Davis of Philadelphia recently addressed a French society near Paris on the present state of woman suffrage in the United States. Miss Davis is a great-granddaughter of Lucetia Mott. She spoke in French, and it said she will take an active part in the campaign being planned by the French suffragists. SIRES AND SONS. John Douglas Southerland, duke of Argyll, who has written an opera, which will be produced this spring, is the former governor general of Canada. He held that high office from 1878 until 1883. Thomas A. Edison, said to a recent interviewer: "I am 110 years of age. You look surprised, but I am counting age by a man's daily work in hours. I have worked eighteen hours a day for many years." David Moyland of Cleveland, O., is said to be the only armless lawyer and city councilman in the United States. Mr. Moyland passed the bar examination two years ago, writing the answers to the questions with a pen held between his teeth. J. C. McReynolds, special assistant counsel for the government in its recent action against the tobacco trust, will open law offices in New York. He is a native of Kentucky and a graduate of Vanderbilt university, where he later became professor of law. William J. Bland, recently elected secretary of the Oxford Union society, is the first American and first Rhodes scholar ever elected to an office in this society. He is a native of Kansas City, Kan., and became a student at Oxford university on a Rhodes scholarship. Current Comment. The gold exports clearly indicate a purpose of the money trust not to be found with "the goods on" when that congress committee gets around.—New York World. Surgeons have perfected the operation for appendicitis to such an extent that they now make an incision of only three fourths of an inch—a sort of short cut.—Washington Post. Just when we begin to look forward in our optimistic way to a happy and prosperous year, the baseball arbiters announce that they're not going to have as many double headers as usual.—Ohio State Journal. Town Topics. Key West is now part of the continent—Boston Transcript. Chicago, with its new budget, feels a little like a 110 pound husband with a 200 pound wife.—Chicago News. It is now up to fashionable New Yorkers to form a society of those who have met the Duke of Connaught.—Pittsburgh Gazette-Times. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw says New York city is the worst place to live. Has Dr. Shaw ever tried living in Webb City, Mo.? No one is competent to speak in the matter until he has lived in Webb City.—Topeka Capital. Aviation. Military airmanship was voted over £100,000 by the British government last year. Of the fifteen aeroplanes owned by the English war office nine are of British and six of French manufacture. Controlling apparatus of a new aeroplane is so arranged that it can be operated by either of two persons seated side by side. Claude Grahame-White, the English aviator, says it is his intention to give up flying and devote his time to the manufacture of aeroplanes. . A Lost Charm. I used to love the wintry gale, But that was years ago. It makes me fear the gas will fall; I know it's burning low. And through the drifts I'd joyous wade Past fences snowy walled. But now the drifts make me afraid "The street cars will be stalled. Old winter was a season dear, But that was years ago. The nipping frosts brought merry cheer About the crackling glow. We watch the tube with furrowed brow, Unmoved by frosty sheens. We'd rather take our winters now In moving picture scenes. —Cleveland Plain Dealer. Suspected Fractures. When a fracture is suspected, do not move the patient unless absolutely necessary until a good surgeon can be secured. Meanwhile keep the injured part perfectly motionless and as comfortable as possible by propping up with pillows or pads made of rolls of cloth. Make cold applications to keep down the swelling where there is localized pain. Science Siftings Mars, which scientists say is drying up, is older than our earth. If the earth were six inches from the sun Neptune would be forty miles from it, and it takes 165 years for Neptune to travel around the sun. Two hundred and eighty stars north of -20 declension have a velocity through space of twenty miles per second. The speed of our solar system is but 12.4 miles per second. Aerial Flights. Why shoot at the airman? Give him time.—New York American. Aviators are asking to have landing places set aside for them in New York. The roofs of the hospitals might be convenient.—Boston Herald. The aeroplane with the folding wings is an improvement. In winter all the aeroplanes should fold their wings and crawl into their hangars.—Chicago Tribune. State Lines. Oklahoma has more horses than Kentucky has horses and cattle combined. Massachusetts is now the only state in the Union adhering to the system of annual elections for state officers. Colorado, developed from a wilderness in forty years, can boast of railroad ramifications which many an older state would be proud to possess. Every county, except Baca, in the extreme southeast corner, is reached by railroad. Inadequate Refreshment. Lady (to exhausted furniture removers)—Here's fourpence for you and your friend to get a glass of beer with. Exhausted Furniture Remover—A glass of beer? Love us, lady, a glass of beer ain't no more to us than a snowflake on a red hot stove!—London Opinion. Peace. The dove of peace refused to land. Quoth he, "I think I'll wait Until I have enough to buy A suit of armor plate." —Milwaukee Sentinel. Knew His Wife. Master—Don't forget to let me know when it's 5 o'clock. I promised to meet my wife at 2, and she'll be vexed if I'm not there when she arrives.—Satire. The Work. It's de work what brings de rest—Makes one dollar ten When you does you level best De angels shouts, "Amen." Atlanta Constitution. Cause For Anger "Gee, whiz, I wish I could' find the fellow who stole my umbrella." "Oh, cut it out! Why do you make a fuss over a little thing like that?" "Little thing? Why, man, I actually bought that umbrella."—Catholic Standard and Times. The Latest About Peter. Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater. Had a wife and tried to beat her. But his wife was a suffragette. And Peter's in the hospital yet. Appreciation. American Tourist gazing into the crater of Mount Vesuvius)—It looks just like the inferial regions. English Tourist—Oh, I say! How these Americans do travel!—Life. Leap Year Living. The cost of living Is so steep Girls better look Before they leap. Gent Glenwood Museum $5.00 Every Lot, near Entrance with $2.00 in cash will make a any lot in Section F. or G. or first cash payment of $10.00 on March 1st, 1912. NOW. FREE $5.00 Museum Association Why? —New York Press. Why do New Yorkers when they wish To find a rhyme for door Ignore such works as bed and sore And more and four and floor? To drag in law in such a case Appears a pity, for It rather tends to indicate That they pronounce it "lawr." —Chicago Record-Herald. The Secret. The Secret. A certain Washington family is convinced that its eight-year-old lopeful is destined to become a great scientist. He has already begun to see the connection between cause and effect. Not so long ago this youngster was looking at a drop of water through a microscope. Here, there, and everywhere were darting animalculae. "Now I know," announced the child to the family, "what sings when the kettle boils. It's those little bugs"—Farm Life. Bacon. If you'd listen to the boosters as they crow like corn fed roosters you would think that he created the whole world. Why, they say he wrote the Bible, old Bill Shakespeare was a libel, and with Ananias Milton he has furled. Epictetus was a faker and old Homer a muckraker; to Alexander Pope they've tied a can; oin Bunyan was a liar, Walter Scott a faisher—Francis Bacon was a mighty busy man. —Cincinnati Enquirer. Complimentary. Uncle Tom—Have you named your dog yet, Harry? Harry—Sure thing. I named him after you. Uncle Tom—That's not very complimentary, is it? Harry—Oh, well he hasn't got sense enough to know the difference—Chicago News. At the Peace Palace The guns are banging o'er the sea. In Ecuador the gore flows free. The Turks are led a merry dance. There's mischief on in angry France. In China, too, they smite and slay. And hundreds fall in Paraguay. But still, although the news is vague, All's quiet in the city. Cleveland Plain, Dealer Distribution of Effort "I put a lot of work on that speech of mine," said the new member of congress. "Of course you did," replied the veteran. "After you have been here a while you'll learn to put less work on your original speech and save yourself for the explanations." — Washington Star. A Fallen Idol She's learned that I have fives of clay. She's lost the fault she had of yore. A disappointment's come her way. Last night her algebra she brought in. I ask me to walk through it. And I ask me to the aid she sought. Admitting that I couldn't do it. In Leap Year. Ehe—Sir, I would like to speak to you about your son. His Father—How does he feel about it? She—I am unable to say just how he does feel about it, but he said yes.—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Contentment Contentment. Far rather would I a rhymester be And ply mine humble biz Than have writ the poems that Shakespeare wrote And be where Shakespeare is. —Lippincott's Magazine. Money Makers "Gracious," exclaimed the kind old lady to the beggar. "Are they the best shoes you've got?" "Why, lady," replied the candid begar, "could yer imagine better ones fur dis bizness? Every one o' dem holes means nickels an' dimes ter me."—Catholic Standard and Times. Trimmed. As rich a man as e'er you saw, But when one day he went to law The lawyers' work was so complete He now has scarce enough to eat Suspense. "The plot is rather complicated. I dare say you were in suspense for awhile." "I was. I thought the woman in front of me wasn't going to take off her big hat, but she finally did."—Kansas City Journal. A Domestic Dialogue. WHe—You once gave me presents, But now I get naught. Hub—Does the angler give bait To the fish he has caught? —Boston Transcript. Only a Reminder. "Things are a bit queer at home, I'm afraid. There's your wife sticking her tongue out at you." "Oh, no. She gave me a letter to post and she's merely reminding me that I must put a stamp on it first."—Fliegende Blatter. Odd, isn't it? To take a wife Is a thing sublime, But if she's your neighbor's The thing is a crime! —Sattra. Doesn't Know Any Better. Gabe—That fellow Slick thinks he knows it all. Steve—Of course he does. He isn't married, you know.—Cincinnati Enquirer. Tommy—Pop, why is the wife called the better half? Tommy's Pop—In order, my son, that she may not get the impression she is the whole thing.—Philadelphia Record. Helen, aged four, was spending a night away from home. At bedtime she knelt at her hostess's knee to say her prayers, expecting the usual prompting. Finding Mrs. I. unable to help her out, she concluded thus: "Please, God, 'scuse me. I can't 'member my prayers, and I'm stayin' with a lady that don't know any."—Chicago News. The saddest words Right off the bat Are just these four: "I'm getting fat." —Memphis Commercial-Appeal "Why do you always hold your arms akimbo?" "It's the bundle habit. I'll outgrow it after living in town for a few weeks."—Louisville Courier-Journal. They were sitting in the parlor of the pretty little cottage. "Darling," he whispered ardently, "we are rolling onward in the car of love." "Yes, dear," she whispered, nestling on his broad shoulder, "and we don't need any conductor to say 'Sit closer, please.'"—Tit-Bits. Lives of great men oft remind us We need lots of push behind us. —Judge. "Is your bookkeeper's heart in his office work?" "Everybody's heart is in the office work since the blond stenographer came."—Kansas City Journal. "What is the best fuel for aerial flights?" "Gasoline." "What's the best fuel for oratorical flights?" "Alcohol."—Birmingham Age-Herald. To win himself both wealth and fame A man will plunge into the whirl. And when he's gained an honored name He goes and gives it to some girl. —Cincinnati Enquirer. "Yes," replied the small boy. "I kn read my own writin'."—London Tit- Bits. "I told him there were dozens of people right here in town who had never heard of him." "I guess that took him down a peg or two." "I guess it didn't. He started right out to find them and borrow money from them."—Houston Post. If she is statuesque and tall, A frowning Juno sort of girl. The kind to queen it at a ball. Be sure her name is Dimple Pearl. But if she's little and alert, The kind of girl you want to pet, A bilthe companion and a flirt. Then it's Augusta Antoinette. —Puck. "Larry, what have you been doing to your nose?" "Th' other mornin', sor, I let it get in th' way av a bigger man's fist."—Chicago Tribune. "Those two women always greet each other with the most effusive cordiality." "Yes," replied Miss Cayenne. "Each takes pride in showing the other how artistically she can conceal her real feelings."—Washington Star. Society is out of gear. Well may the thoughtful pause and ponder If one may have a wife down here And an affinity off yonder. —Exchange. He (soulfully)—There are a thousand stars tonight looking down upon you. She—Is my hat on straight?—St. Louis Republic. A woman can wear low shoes and thin silk stockings in winter time without feeling any ill effects, but she would rapidly go into a decline if deprived of her fura—Philadelphia Inquirer. A suffragette May fight and fight And still look under The bed at night. —Birmingham Age-Herald. Bacon—It is said that statistics show that fat men are rarely criminals. Egbert—Why, don't you think it should be considered criminal to overeat?—Yonkers Statesman. Merchant (to stranger)—I thank you, slr, for helping my clerk throw that book agent out. Now, what can I do for you? Stranger—I'd like to sell you the "Life of Washington."—Boston Transcript. "My love for you is more," he said. "Than any tongue could utter—In fact, I may with candor say You're worth your weight in butter."—Chicago Record-Herald. De Cobbe—Watto is a fine looking fellow. O'Brier—Yep. Even a calabash pipe doesn't detract from his appearance.—Buffalo News. "The time will come." thundered the suffragette orator, "when woman will get a man's wages." "Yes," sadly muttered a man on the rear seat; "next Saturday night."—Judge. Yes, our hopes are raised Most every day. But what we want Is a raise in pay. —Cincinnati Enquirer. Phone: 8:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. Wentworth 215 Beauregard F. Moseley LAW OFFICE 6221 S. HALSTED STREET National Theatre Bldg., Suite 15, 16, 17 CHICAGO Tel. Aldine 1820 In Office at Night C. H. Knight, M. D., C. M. Office Hours: 9 to 11 A. M., 2 to 5 P. M. 3158 State Street, Chicago Office Hours—From 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.; from 7 P. M. to 9 P. M. Sunday by appointment. DR. THEO. R. MOZEE DENTIST 4715 SOUTH STATE STREET CHICAGO Phone, Oakland 4662; Automatic 72058 A Dining Room Hint: Before serving dinner place a bowl of boiling water, into which has been dropped a little oil of lavender, on the dining table. This will overcome the closeness of the atmosphere and the odors from the kitchen or pantry which have penetrated into that part of the house. Punch and Judy. Punch and Judy shows were originated in Italy during the seventeenth century, and were probably introduced into England in the reign of Charles II. The Castle In Chess The castle in chess owes its shape and name to a misunderstanding of its old Italian name, "rocco," as if it were "rocca," a castle or fortress. The words rocco, rook and roc (French) come from rohk, the old Persian name of the piece, which was in the shape of an elephant. Curiously enough, the elephant carried a little castle on his back, and the position of the piece on the board seemed suitable for a castle. Illuminating Oils Illuminating oils manufactured from petroleum are soaked in Great Britain as "paraffin oil." in the United States as "kerosene" and on the continent of Europe as "refined petroleum." England's Royal Motto The motive of the royal arms of England. "Dien et mon droit," has a disputed origin. Some writers attribute it to Richard L. who adopted it to imply that he held his crown from no other sovereign, but only by divine permission and hereditary right. Others affirm that it was first used by Edward III. when he laid claim to the French crown in right of his mother, Isabella. Platinum. Platinum is found associated with gold, principally in gravel beds. 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 L. 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. 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A special feature of the musical program was the part taken by little Miss Cecile Butler and her brother Willie, who gave several piano and violin selections with rare ability. Mr. Hensen told of his travels and experiences in the arctic regions in a straightforward, painstaking manner. 1900 MASTER WILLIE BUTLER. drawing here and there many striking illustrations of the difficulties and hardships encountered en route to the icy regions. He is a pleasing speaker and possesses a fund of humor. He said he felt highly honored when he was asked to speak before the Historical society, which is doing a good work in preserving for future reference the achievements of the Negro race. He had been a globe trotter for many years. Before he entered the service of Commander Peary he made the trip to China and the orient on a sailing vessel and was out of the country for three years. On his return from this trip he went to South America, where it was so hot they had to feed the hens cracked ice to prevent them from laying hard boiled eggs. Next he entered the service of Peary and for twenty years had followed the commander's fortunes on all his trips to the north pole and shared with him the hardships which its triumphant discovery entailed. In 1906 Hugh Lee and himself were the only men in Peary's party to volunteer to stay with him for another year, and they, with Peary, made the famous record trip across the polar ice in thirty-three days. In the final quest for the pole they made an average of twenty-six miles a day, and on reaching the pole Peary took five sets of observations to make sure he had actually got there. He told in a humorous way how the party subsisted during this and other trips poleward. They had boiled dog for breakfast, stewed dog for dinner and cold boiled dog for supper. Sometimes they shot a musk ox and enjoyed a square meal. The Eskimos, he said are, polygamists, having as many wives as they can support. They have no religion that can be defined. They believe if a man is good he will go up into the sky after death and if bad down into the bowels of the earth They are a short lived people. The men rarely live to be forty years of age. The females marry at from twelve to fourteen years and at eighteen or nineteen look to be thirty or forty. They have a proverb which bequoted in Eskimo and translated, "The peace k may be a beautiful bird, but it takes a stork to deliver the goods." He said the moon shone so brightly in the arctic regions that it is possible to hunt the musk ox by its refulgent light or to read or do any work ordinarily performed in the daytime. The sun at its brightest can be looked at without denuer to the eyes. Its heat is not felt. For 110 days the sun never sets in the arctic regions, and for the same number of days it never rises. Mr. Hensen was asked a number of questions; by members of the society, which he answered quickly, showing that he was familiar with the geography and topography of the polar region, where he had spent, off and on, the best part of twenty years. A reception in Mr. Hensen's honor was given at the close of the program. PHASES OF THE PROBLEM. Race Pride Without Arrogance Is Help- sure. Sara Hargreave, J. Rollin Troy, O.-In concluding a philosophic and critical discussion of nature's answer to man's race problem Mr. Horace J. Rollin, humanitarian, author, scholar and long time friend of the colored race, says: Obviously the general advancement of the Caucasian is not due to racial integrity, but the contrary. The belief that he is a composite has within the past few years decidedly manifested itself. Mr. Burbank says in a personal letter that this is true of all the leading types today, while Professor Franz Boas holds, according to press reports, that the so called white race embodies not only the ancient Mongol, but the primitive Negroid. Several able anthropologists at the recent first universal races congress, London, expressed radical, sweeping conclusions, which ten years ago would have been denounced as dangerously wrong. Concerning the universality of capacity under reasonable conditions the writer perceived and taught it a score of years ago. In all this—and it is only those of psychic paucity who have to be reminded—there is nothing which is directly humbling. The kind of pride of race which includes no arrogance or injustice is still humanly useful, as the truth of compensatory blending is humanly encouraging. That family is foolish as well as wicked which knowingly obstructs the developments of another family of any type. Alliance by consanguinity is impending. With the recognition of universal requirement the sense of honor (waiving the present local and temporary morbidity already mentioned) becomes more and more normally acute, and so this phase of the conduct of life is bound to be extended beyond the limit of existing association, for in truth it is an important feature of the present universal tension movement. Apropos of nature's varied centripetal and centrifugal action, of helpful alternating divergence and convergence, it is an interesting speculative question whether or not after the present general movement is approximately completed extensive divergence will again take place. Cosmopolitan conditions and the assistance of science in both expediting and holding the desirable seem to forbid this, yet we may imagine it brought about by a series of so called accidents involving extensive retrogression or failure in securing the passing good, which may have to be offered again. The whole subject is not only interesting and important, but transcendent and infinite. What a boundless field for investigators of various talent! Here are countless values ready to be indicated. Normal fecundity, enlarging individuality, rising ideality—in brief, all the aspects and interests of ascending humanity—are facing this heaven touched horizon. For the nonacademic or independent seeker there is unoccupied room upstairs. University scholarship is expected to produce a reasonable quota of textbooks and also bureaus of ethnology (by recording the overflow of their favorite subject, so to say). The Carnegie Institute of Research should illuminate many an obscure part of the way. Let us be ready when nature invites us for a rare journey. A quotation from the writer's book just mentioned affords the conclusion: "Man has been helped forward—always and in most if not all places—by a movement in general nature which is more radical and more universally promising than any which springs from the political, social or religious systems of the world. These are not necessarily regulative. Sometimes they have to be modified or even overthrown because of their crudity and injustice, but the natural, spontaneous movement referred to is perpetual and regulative. It is always and everywhere encouraging and even pushing the growth of reason." Educational Mass Meeting In Atlanta. Manifestations of the growing interest which many of the most influential and wealthy citizens among the white people of the south are taking in movements for the betterment of both races were strikingly shown at the recent educational meeting held in Atlanta. Ga. Capitalists, business and professional men, ministers and teachers of the white race were present in large numbers, and many encouraging messages were received from white friends of the race who could not attend. The meeting will benefit the whole community in many ways as well as result in financial help for education. New Branch of National Association. President Moorfield Story of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People presided at the meeting held in Perkins haff, Boston, on Thursday, Feb. 8, at which time a Boston branch of the association was organized. Professor J. E. Spingarn, president of the New York branch of the association and treasurer of the New York vigilance committee, spoke encouragingly of the work of the association in New York and elsewhere. Afro-Americans Advance In Music. The advance which Afro-Americans are making in music was strikingly manifested at the annual meeting of the National Association of Musical and Art Clubs recently held in New York. There were twenty clubs represented in the membership from different sections of the United States. Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall, who is widely known for her musical ability, is the national president. S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place, Chicago GENERAL BANKING allowed on Savings Accounts at Vaults, $3.00 per Year ESTATE DEPARTMENT estate on commission, manages estates for non-resi- ties and locking after assessments. Money to loan the patronage of Chicago business men. Ford Apartment 2. 3600 Wabash Ave. ver opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. Casey, Agent, 101 WASHINGTON STREET. Sam'l I. Lee LE PIANO CO. STATE STREET Talking Machines and Supplies. ing Instruments. 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Pico is sixty-seven years of age. William Wallace Gilchrist, for thirty-six consecutive years conductor of the Mendelssohn club, Philadelphia, and now in his thirty-seventh year in that capacity, holds the record for such service in this country. M. Peru, the last surviving pupil of Chopin, recently gave his farewell concert in Paris. He is over eighty years of age, but remarkably vigorous, and plays with all the delicacy which tradition associates with the art of the great Polish pianist. Senator Francis E. Warren of Wyoming, now chairman of the senate committee on military affairs, was an WM. D. NEIGE REAL AT LOWEST Easiest Terms to Loans on first and Fire Insurance pla Telephone Douglas 1565 REPAIRING officer in the war between the armies and received the congressional medal of honor for gallantry in the field at the siege of Port Hudson. Current Comment. Almost any seer will prophesy offhand that 1912 is going to be a year of unrest for schedule K.-Denver Republican. The man who invented international peace—if there is such a man—has not yet got his invention in successful working order.-Philadelphia Press. China is "fighting for freedom and good government." When she acquires the latter we of the occident would mightly like to know how she did it.-Boston Transcript. Dr. Cook declared in Pittsburgh that he had lecture dates booked for two years ahead. Barnum's immortal saying finds fresh corroboration daily.-Pittsburgh Gazette-Times. There are forty memorials to Robert Burns, of which twenty-seven are statues. During the last decade statues to the poet have been erected at Toronto Melbourne, Denver, Sydney, N. S. W.; Chicago, Frederickton, N. B.; San Francisco and Milwaukee. ASTORE FOREVERBODY HILLMAN'S STATE & WASHINGTON STS. WHERE EVERY PATRON Saves ON EVERY PURCHASE HN J. BRADLEY Real Estate Loans Fire and Plate Glass Insurance 4709 S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO Phone Douglas 746 Autom The ROUMANIA BU JOHN J. BRADLEY A. B. 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