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THE BROAD AX President William H.Taft and his Adherants Are in Complete Control of the Republican National Convention THEIR CANDIDATE SENATOR ELIHU ROOT, ELECTED TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN OVER THE BOOSEVELT CANDIDATE GOV. FRANCIS E. McGOVERN, OF WISCONSIN. THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS IS ALSO UNDER CONTROL OF THE TAFT FORCES. COL. THRODORE BOOSEVELT AND HIS FOLLOWERS FAILED TO START THE BOUGH HOUSE IN THE CONVENTION AND AFTER BEING UNABLE TO REBIRD OR TO BUY UP MANY OF THE SOUTHERN COLORED DELEGATES. THE FORMEE BOUGH RIDING PRESIDENT WHO MAY HEAD A NEW PARTY IS DOOMED TO MEET AN INGLORIOUS DEFEAT. PRESIDENT TAFT TO BE NOMINATED ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAM TODAY ON THE FIRST BALLOT. Vol. XVII. President W and his Ad Are in Co trol of lican THE IB. CANDIDATE SENATOR E CHAIRMAN OVER THE BOOSE E. McGOVERN, OF WISCONSIN THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTI THE TAFT COL. THEODORE BOOSEVELT A START THE BOUGH HOUSE BEING UNABLE TO BEIRE OR ERN COLORED DELEGATES. THE FORMER BOUGH RIDING PR PARTY IS DOOMED TO ME PRESIDENT TAFT TO BE NOMINA TODAY ON THE Col. Theodore Roosevelt, who will never be nominated for President of the United States by the Republican National Convention, struck this big town last Saturday evening, and on landing in it, he entertained the childish or the foolish idea that the managers for President Taft, his delegates and his other warm supporters and all the visitors and the citizens in general who are favorable to his renomination, would run for their lives seeking some place of safety, simply because Col. Roosevelt, the great I am, was in town, but as they failed to do so. His self-conceited, rattle-brained head soon began to grow a few sizes smaller, and it finally dawned on his befuddled mind that there are many brave men in this city and in the world at large who have the nerve and the courage to stand up and look him right square in the eye—that many of them will never crawl in the dust and fall down at his feet like so many willing slaves. Shortly after having these facts driven into his thoughtless head, he began to accuse the Taft members of the National Committee with dishonesty and to bitterly denounce and abuse all those who failed to act and think like unto himself, although it has been proven that some of the managers for Col. Roosevelt had really succeeded in bribing and buying up some of the Southern Colored delegates and the Colonel was putting in his time in coming in close contact with the Taft delegates for the purpose of endeavoring to induce them to violate their instructions at home and vote for him. In practicing so much deceit and hypocrisy on the Lord's Day as he did it was a great wonder that his God didn't strike him dead right in his tracks. As the time was near at hand for the convening of the National Convention and the Rough Riding Colonel, BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS CLAIMS THAT THE NEGRO IS NATURALLY A DEMOCRAT Bishop Alexander Walters, of New York City, who has been attending the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Charlotte, is President of the National Colored Democratic League of New York, and is doing the best work of his life in trying to break the strangle hold which the Republican party has had upon his people since their emancipation. Several days ago he was interviewed by a reporter for the Evening Chronicle and spoke in a very hopeful way of the work his League is doing. At the last election he believed that sixty, probably seventy, per cent of the Colored votes was cast for Democratic candidates, showing that the Colored people are really not averse to political affiliation with the Democratic party. HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY who honestly believes that no man, be he of high or low birth, has any rights which he is bound to respect, he became aware of the fact that he was short on his own delegates and that his managers were unable to buy up a sufficient number of Taft delegates to put him over or to secure him the nomination for President for the third term. He and his insane followers threatened and boasted that they would start a rough house right in the convention, but so far, Chief of Police John McWeeny and four or five hundred of his able assistants have had no trouble in holding Col. Roosevelt and his shouters level and Chief McWeeny will not permit them to overthrow law and order to establish, if only for a short time, disorder, mob and lynch law and riot in its place. As further proof that the claims of the adherants of Col. Roosevelt was mostly composed of wind and bluster, and they were very forcibly reminded of this fact when they attempted to capture the convention by nominating Francis E. McGovern, Governor of Wisconsin, for temporary chairman; but he was defeated by Senator Elihu Root, who beat the combined vote of Roosevelt, Cummins and La Follette, indicating the strength of the Taft followers, that he would easily be renominated when the balloting began. The committee on credentials is also under the control of the supporters of the President, which simply means that there is nothing doing for Col. Roosevelt, and his aspirations for the presidency. Some of his followers, no doubt, rightly labor under the impression that he will start a new party as long as he has been doomed to an inglorious defeat at the hands of his own party. President Taft, according to the program, will be nominated on the first ballot today. Bishop Walters says that "the Negro is naturally a Democrat," and he believes that if there should be an open political road for him and all unfavorable restrictions should be removed, "the South would soon see on which side the Negro would vote." The Republican party, in the Bishop's opinion, is no longer in a position to help the Negro. "President Taft," he said, "has been flirting with the Democratic party by the appointment of Democrats, and yet it is considered an unparadonable sin for a Negro to affiliate with the Democratic party." Then the Bishop made this very good point: "If Democrats are good enough to be appointed to office by a Republican President, are they not good enough to be voted into power by Negroes!" There does not seem to be but one answer to that question. Then there is Booker T. Washington, another of the most in- CHICAGO, JUNE 22, 1912 GOVERNOR CHA One of the Strong supporters of Col- figure in the Republican Nations the movement to start a third pa One of the Strong supporters of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, and a prominent figure in the Republican National Convention; but he will not join in the movement to start a third party. One of the Strong supporters of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, and a prominent figure in the Republican National Convention; but he will not join in the movement to start a third party. fluential Negroes in this country, who has gone up and down the land declaring that the best friends of the Negro are the White people of the South. Yet Booker Washington and all the leaders of the Negro year after year have given their allegiance to the Republican party, with which only a very few of the White people of the South have ever been connected. Bishop Walters is right when he says that the Negro is naturally a Democrat, because the Democratic party is the party of the people, but the Negro got started wrong under the leadership of his foreign friends who came into the South after the war to share in the plunder of the South. They made the mistake of cutting loose from their own White folks and taking up with their enemies as well as the enemies of their White neighbors, and, with that loyalty and docility which has ever characterized the race, they have continued in this error to the present day. trance of the hotel to the street and disappeared. Colonel Lewis, who came out of the fray with a bruise on the left side of his face and a small cut over his left eye, was assisted to the emergency hospital at the South Clark street police station. According to the police, the Chicagoan, formerly of Tennessee, is a veteran of the Civil War, having served throughout the conflict on the Southern side. He met the Negro in the hotel near the entrance and engaged him in conversation. The talk centered on the political fight and Colonel Lewis is said to have denounced the Negro delegates and enraged him by asking him how much he got for his vote. DE. D. H. ANDERSON SELECTED AS A DELEGATE TO THE CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL COLORED DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE. Bishop Walkers ought to be encouraged in his efforts to have his people break away from their political affiliation with the Republican party which has worked only to their disadvantage. The Negro vote in the South does not count for very much now, but the Negro vote in some of the Northern States holds the balance of power. They will have the opportunity in November of proving that they can rise above the mistakes of the past, and throw their influence with the party which is the party of freedom; the party of the plain people.—The Observer, Charlotte, N. C., June 15, 1912. NEGRO KNOCKS DOWN CIVIL WAR VETERAN. Chicago Man Accuses Black of Selling His vote and Goes to the Floor With Blow in the Face—Assailant Escapes. Colonel J. D. Lewis, 65 years old, 1954 Warren avenue, an auctioneer and a veteran of the Civil War, was knocked down and bruised late Thursday afternoon in the Auditorium hotel by an unidentified Negro, said to be a delegate to the National Republican Convention, after the former is said to have accused the Negro of selling his vote. After knocking Colonel Lewis down the Negro fled out of the main en- ABLES S. DENEEN. I. Theodore Roosevelt, and a prominent al Convention; but he will not join in party. trance of the hotel to the street and disappeared. Colonel Lewis, who came out of the fray with a bruise on the left side of his face and a small cut over his left eye, was assisted to the emergency hospital at the South Clark street police station. According to the police, the Chicagoan, formerly of Tennessee, is a veteran of the Civil War, having served throughout the conflict on the Southern side. He met the Negro in the hotel near the entrance and engaged him in conversation. The talk centered on the political fight and Colonel Lewis is said to have denounced the Negro delegates and enraged him by asking him how much he got for his vote. DR. D. H. ANDERSON SELECTED AS A DELEGATE TO THE CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL COLORED DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE. Tuesday evening quite a number of the Colored Democrats met in the office of Dr. D. H. Anderson, 3018 State street, and after exchanging views on the political situation, decided to select him as a delegate to the conference of the National Colored Democratic League, which meets in Baltimore Md., Monday, June 24. Mrs. Anderson will accompany the Doctor to the convention city. Bishop Alexander Walters is President of the National Colored Democratic League, and it is his intention assisted by its members, to endeavor to induce the leaders of the Democratic party—those who will run the national convention at Baltimore—to insert a plank in the platform favorable to the Colored people. If they accomplish their object and the platform is broad and liberal in other respects and the proper candidates are nominated to stand on it; no doubt, many Colored men will march on to victory or down to defeat with the hosts of Democracy. But if it is otherwise, and narrow minded and race prejudice candidates are selected for President and Vice President, who would belch forth hate and contempt for the civil and political rights of the Colored people, then no Colored man would be justified in assisting the Democratic party to come into possession of the national government at the November election. The Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guard's Grand Military Ball and Reception AT THE SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMORY TUESDAY EVENING WAS LARGELY ATTENDED. BRIGADIER GENERAL FRANK S. DICKSON, ADJUTANT GENERAL, PRESENTED THE MEDALS AND DECORATIONS FOR LONG AND HONORABLE SERVICE. PROF. GARFIELD WILSON AND MISS INDA DEMING LED THE GRAND MARCH, THEY WERE FOLLOWED BY A VAST CONCOURSE OF DANCERS. MANY EMINENT CITIZENS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY WERE PRESENT TO GAZE UPON THE MAGNIFICENT GATHERING AND TO MINGLE WITH THE BEST AFRO-AMERICAN CITIZENS IN CHICAGO. Tuesday evening the 8th Regiment Illinois National Guards held forth at the 7th Regiment Armory, and its grand military ball and reception was in every way the finest affair so far given by the regiment. Between three and four thousand people were present, to witness the fine drilling by several of the companies, and their precise marching and counter marching. Prior to this part of the order of exercises, the famous 8th Regiment Band, under the leadership of Chief Musician William E. Berry, rendered numerous fine and popular selections. At 9:45 was the first call and the regimental formation was on. At 9:50 Assembly call. 10 o'clock Adjutant's call, and at its conclusion Brigadier General Frank S. Dickson, the Adjutant General, stepped forward and in the most flowery and eloquent language paid a glowing tribute to the field and staff officers and the rank and file of the regiment. It was also his pleasant duty to present the decorations and other medals for long and honorable service, and the following officers and men's hearts were gladdened for being the recipients of those tokens which are held near and dear to all good soldiers: Fifteen Year Badges. Major Allen A. Wesley, Staff; Lieut. Robert Hurd, Co. B; Color Sergeant C. Thompson, N. C. S.; Lieutenant Floyd J. Lewis, Co. D. Eight Year Badges. Major Otis B. Duncan, Staff; Capt Jas. H. Shepherd, Staff; Lieut. Those R. Thompson, Staff; Sergt. Solomon Morrison, N. C. S.; Sergt. Richard Spriggs, band; Sergt. Jas. B. Tucker, band; Sergt. Chas. Alexander, band; Sergt. John Cromwell, band; Corporal Thomas Myers, band; Corporal Robt. S. Troutman, band; Private Harry Hill Co. B; Private Buster Brown, Co. B; Private E. L. Savage, Co. B; Sergt. William S. Braddan, Co. C; Private James Webb, Co. D; Private George Gatlin, Co. D; Sergt. Thomas Saffore, Co. E; Lieut. James H. Smith, Co. F; Sergt. Benj. F. Carter, Co. F; Corporal John Jenkins, Co. F. Five Year Badges. Major F. A. Denison, Staff; Capt. L. B. Anderson, staff; Capt. John L. Fry, staff; Capt. Jordan Chavis, staff; Capt. James R. White, staff; Lieut. C. N. Hinton, staff; Sergt. Maj. F. M. Waterfield, N. C. S.; Q. M. Sergt. C. J. Chambers, N. C. S.; Sergt. R. W. Gully, Co. B; Corporal M. P. Freeman, Co. B; Private S. W. Jones, Co. B; Private A. Syspret, Co. B; Private Luke Bonner, Co. B; Private Anthony Williams, Co. C; Private J. H. Lawrence, Co. C; Private August Bias, Co. C; Private Clinton Bias, Co. C; Sergt. Rufus Henderson Co. C; Corporal Joseph Lee, Co. D; Corporal Geo. C. Green, Co. D; Private James Finely, Co. D; Private Braden Patton, Co. D; Private William Pyles, Co. D; Private Archie Coleman, Co. D; Private Harry Smith, Co. E; Private Wm. G. Craig, Co. E; Sergt. W. H. Level, Co. F; Private Hinkle, Co. F; Private Jan. B. Crook, Co. F; No.38 Sergt. Andrew J. Gordon, N. C. S.; Sergt. Geo. M. Porter, Hos. Corps; Corporal Wm. Wandle, band; Corporal Benj. Covington, band; Corporal Wm. A. Pinkney, band; Corporal Henry Knox, band; Corporal Hugh Turner, band; Private Quintus Haley, band; Private Pearson Beatty, band; Private Oscar Lowe, band; Private Wm. G. Sloan, band; Private Nathan Stewart, Co. A; Private Edw. Davis, Co. A; Private Isaac Early, Co. A; Private David Fountain, Co. A; Private Anthony Howard, Co. A; Private Alexander Jones, Co. A; Private Albert Williams, Co. A; Private Frank Mathews, Co. A; Private James Woodfork, Co. D. It was almost 11 o'clock before the grand march was formed. It was led by Prof. Garfield Wilson and Miss India Deming, who were followed by Adjutant General Frank S. Dickson and Mrs. John R. Marshall. Col. John R. Marshall and Mrs. Mamie Smith, Lieut-Col. James H. and Mrs. Johnson, Capt. and Mrs. Louis B. Anderson, Capt. and Mrs. James S. Nelson, Capt. and Mrs. John L. Fry, Capt. and Mrs. William T. Jefferson, Capt. and Mrs. James R. White, Major and Mrs. Robert R. Jackson, Lieut. Dr. L. W. Lewis and Miss Essie Armold, who were followed by a vast concourse of dancers. The majority of the ladies who participated in the grand march and in the other dances were handsomely costumed and aside from many of them chewing their quids of gum, which is very distasteful to people of culture and refinement, they were the creation of loveliness. Many eminent citizens from all parts of the country were present to gaze upon the large and magnificent gathering and to mingle with the very best Afro-American citizens in Chicago. Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Garnett, Evanton, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. S. Laing Williams, Miss Blanche Wright, Washington, D. C.; Hon. Edward D. Green and Miss Lucy Lindsay, Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Wright, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis, Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Jenifer, Mrs. John R. Marshall, Miss Essie Arnold, Mrs. Lottie Jefferson, Mrs. Louis B. Anderson, Mrs. James H. Johnson, Mrs. John L. Fry, Mrs. J. R. White, Mrs. Robert R. Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. George C. Hall, Mrs. Mamie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Jones, Mrs. Belle Patton and Mrs. D. P. French were among those who occupied seats in the boxes, and assisted to receive the many visitors to this city. Prof. and Mrs. R. H. Cole, St. Louis Mo., are in the city attending the sessions of the Republican National Convention, and taking in its many interesting sights. They are the guests of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Arvelle R. Cole, 5704 La Fayette avenue. Prof. Cole is principal of the Simmons School, one of the largest public schools for Colored children in St. Louis. Part of the time he is the guest of his old friend Attorney Walter M. Farmer. THE BROAD AX PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priests, Infidels, Single Taxes, Republicans, or anyone else who is not Catholic, have no other guage is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial to speak its views. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year. $2.00 Six Months. 1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to 5027 ARMOUR·AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19. 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1879. NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE To be held in Chicago—Delegates from Nearly Every State in the Union to be Present—Local Chicago Committees at Work. The Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the National Negro Business League will be held in Chicago, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 21, 22 and 23, 1912. The Local Negro Business League of Chicago has secured the Seventh Regiment Armory for the sessions. --- Delegates intending to be present should, as early as practicable, notify W. D. Neighbors, Secretary Chicago Negro Business League, 2728 Wabash Ave., Chicago, of such intention, so that proper accommodations may be reserved. Last year, nearly every state in the Union was represented at the annual meeting held in Little Rock. Officers of the organization are now earnestly at work to secure Chicago an even larger gathering. The Little Rock meeting set a high standard in point of attendance, attractiveness of program, and hospitality of its citizens, but the Chicago League is striving to have the coming meeting surpass all previous ones. The Chicago Chamber of Commerce joined with the Local Negro Business League in inviting the National Organization to meet in Chicago, and is co-operating to welcome and entertain those who may attend. Very low reduced rates will be offered from all parts of the country, and especially from the South for the meeting. Local Leagues are urged to elect delegates at once. Experience has shown that the railroad authorities in every section of the country are willing to arrange for Special Pullman or Tourist Car parties. It is earnestly desired that plans for such parties be arranged for as early as practicable. Some of the strongest men and women of the Negro race will be present and speak at the coming meeting. These gatherings annually bring together a group of hopeful, energetic, aspiring and successful men and women who are doing their part of the world's work. Sessions of the following affiliated organizations will be held at the same time: the National Negro Bankers' Association; the National Negro Funeral Directors' Association; the National Negro Press Association, and the National Negro Bar Association—a group of the strongest organizations in the country among the Negro people. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President EMMETT J. SCOTT, Corresponding Secretary J. C. NAPIER, Chairman, Executive Committee CHAUTAUQUA ASSOCIATION BABY CONTEST. The Colored staff of the American Life Insurance Company of Illinois, 72 West Adams Street, will conduct a "Most Popular Baby" contest at the second annual meeting of the Mount Glenwood Association at Mount Glenwood Park beginning July 31 and closing August 4. Any child of six years is eligible to the contest. The committee in charge of the affair desires a picture of the contestant to accompany the letter of nomination, if possible, as many of the photographs will be published in the program which the Chautauqua Association are getting ready to issue. A gold watch will be given to the baby receiving the most votes. Many smaller prizes will be awarded the babies next in rank of popularity, as decided by the votes. Send your name and age to the editor of this paper before July first, with the request to enter the contest. THE HYDE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROTECTIVE CLUB. Last Friday evening the above mentioned Club held a meeting at Grand Boulevard Hall, and the following letter was sent to one of our Colored friends, its officers thinking that he was a White gentleman: Chicago, June 12, 1912. Dear Sir:— The Board of Directors cordially invite you and especially your lady friends to attend a meeting of the Club and other citizens in Grand Boulevard Hall, Northwest Corner Grand Boulevard and 47th Street, next Friday evening, June 14, 1912, at 8:00 o'clock. _For the Purpose: 1st. To hear reports of various committees; 2nd. To hear Hon. Si Mayer, Alderman 3rd Ward; 3rd. To hear Hon. T. K. Long, Alderman 6th Ward; 4th. To hear Hon. W. O. Nance, Alderman 6th Ward; 5th. To hear Hon. John H. Helwig, Alderman 7th Ward; who have been invited to speak on any subject so as to encourage improvements in Hyde Park. Other speakers will address the meeting in favor of separate schools for Negro children. Also some other gentlemen will tell you about how some Negroes have bought houses or flat buildings in good residence blocks and with a great deal of arrogance telling their White neighbors if they did not like their presence they could buy them out. The Club wants your assistance to help check such unfair, unjust, extortion and thereby help protect the value of your home and property. Therefore be sure and attend meeting, bring your friends and ladies too. Sincerely yours, Hyde Park Improvement Protective Club. P. N. Schmit, Secretary. The following gentlemen are officers and directors of the Hyde Park Improvement Protective Club: Officers. H. T. Davis, President; G. W. Varney, 1st Vice-President; W. H. Moore, 2nd Vice-President; S. J. Schroter, 3rd Vice-President; C. H. Spencer, Treasurer; Edwin F. Bayley, Attorney; P. N. Schmit, Secretary. Standing Committees Executive—Thomas A. Collins, Chairman; S. T. Cooper, O. E. Desmond, Peter N. Schmit, W. F. Berry. Entertainment—W. B. Costello, Chairman; R. C. Russell, B. H. Langston, A. W. Fleming, W. J. Calhoun. Membership—W. H. Moore, Chairman; Fredk. Menke, John F. Scanlan, T. W. Cole, Murray Wolbach, A. L. Howard, J. T. Burton. Finance—C. H. Spencer, Chairman; C. A. McCulloch, Daniel Duffin, Jas. E. Greenebaum. Auditing—M. E. Greenebaum, Chairman; J. A. Khym, A. C. Terry, Edwin F. Bayley, S. J. Schroter. Press—Richard J. Murphy, Chairman; Henry C. Morris, G. W. Varney. Electric Light—A. W. Fleming, Chairman; Richard J. Murphy, R. C. Russell, J. T. Burton, W. J. Calhoun, Peter N. Schmit. Directors. T. A. Collins, W. F. Berry, S. T. Cooper, A. L. Howard, W. S. Booth, J. T. Burton, W. B. Costello, Thomas Moses, Henry C. Morris. HEALTH NOTES There are plenty of babies born in this country each year. The trouble is too many are permitted to die. Race suicide is not nearly so grave a problem as that of the needless deaths of the babies that are brought into the world. What does it profit a man if he gain wealth and lose his health? A healthy man without a dollar is far better off than is the moribund millionaire with his wealth minus his health. It is said that there are in the United States 3,000,000 of people constantly sick and needing medical care. Then there are 1,500,000 persons who die each year; and of this vast number 40 per cent or 600,000 die from the preventable diseases. The money loss to the country from all this needless, because preventable, sickness, suffering and death is tremendous. Consumption alone is costing the nation $1,000,000,000 annually, and typhoid fever, a filth disease, costs over $300,000,000. So much for only two of the preventable diseases. So then, the things we do that make for community health and safety are of far greater value than we think. Are you interested in this kind of work and are you helping it along? The money cost of the two diseases cited serves to give an idea of the value of work that tends to conserve the public health; that is, work that helps people to keep well. Especially is this true when we remember that the economic value of the nation's lives is Attorney Beauregard F. Moseley Highly Entertained at the Appomattox Club IN HONOR OF HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON, RECORDER OF DEEDS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE CLUB ROOMS WERE CROWDED TO THEIR FULLEST CAPACITY BY ITS MEMBERS AND DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. A LARGE SIZED PICTURE OF FORMER PRESIDENT MOSELEY WAS PRESENTED TO THE CLUB. This famous Club was the scene of one of the most brilliant and interesting functions it ever held, on Saturday night last, when Hon. Beauregard F. Moseley, Chicago's most successful lawyer and citizen, entertained the members and their friends in honor of Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds of Washington, D. C. Owing to the exigencies which political necessity sometimes imposes, Col. Johnson was unable to appear, having been recalled to his native State, Georgia, the day before, too late for the function to be called off and the program arranged was carried out to the delight and pleasure of the most magnificent gathering ever assembled there. Mr. L. B. Anderson, Chicago's premier entertaining talker and short story teller, was introduced by W. R. Cowan, the President of the Club, as the Master of Ceremonies and from that moment until the last word was uttered by Col. Moseley, the big audience was held spellbound by the logic and oratory of the speakers; foremost among which were the responses of S. Laing Williams, to the sentiment "the attitude of the public towards our Lawyers." Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, "the Medical Professional," Rev. R. C. Ransom, "the Church as a character Builder," S. A. T. Watkins, "Legal Battles," W. R. Cowan, "Appomatox," and last but not least, Beauregard F. Moseley, "Our guest." All of these talks were clean, clear cut and learned, and were most agreeably received. The presentation by Mr. An- rated as being five times greater than its physical assets, namely, its lands, minerals, etc. So if the nation's physical capital is estimated at $100,000,000,000 its vital capital would be from three to five hundred billions. WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, Cor 38th & Dearborn Sts. The Fourth Quarterly Meeting of this conference year was held last Sunday, it was a great day in Zion. A large audience listened to the pastor at the 11 o'clock service, his discourse on "Hope" was well received and enthusiastically enjoyed. The Sacramental sermon preached by Dr. Stewart of Wayman Chapel was one of the best we have heard this year, the sacramental service entire was of great profit, a large number communed and every body seemed greatly moved by the spirit of the meeting. We were favored with the presence of Dr. J. S. Jackson, the Financial Secretary and Treasurer of the General Church, he preached for us at the evening service. Dr. Jackson is an earnest gospel preacher, the audience was moved to many hearty Amen's. The collections for this quarterly occasion $87.50 The trustee's have decided to renovate our church from top to bottom and the decorators will begin their work Monday morning, they expect to have the building in prime order for the annual conference which will convene on the 3rd of July. We were glad to have with us on last Sunday Dr. J. B. Colbert of Louisville, Ky., who assisted in the sacramental service also Rev. Scott of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church; Hon. John C. Dancy was present at the evening service and spoke a few words in relation to the Church Extension Society of which he is now corresponding secretary. Sunday services will be as usual, the pastor will preach morning and evening. ST. MARY'S CHURCH derson of a large life size picture of Mr. Moseley, the Host, was received by the Club, through Mr. Cowan, the President, in a happy reminiscent view, showing the great service Mr. Moseley had been to the Club while acting as its President in purchasing the beautiful home the Club now occupies; aside from the clever remarks of the Master of Ceremonies, Rev. Ransom's talk was much commented upon, and the parting shot of the Host, Mr. Moseley, to his "guest," was easily the best advice given and especially to the large number of delegates to the National Convention, who were present, and were advised to forget Roosevelt and Taft and stand for the redress of the wrongs perpetrated upon the Race by not voting for any candidate until a plank was inserted in the platform promising relief and if not granted to vote for him, Moseley, for President, rather than anyone else, which would be the more manlier thing to do, if they couldn't secure their rights as they, the 66 Negroes, held the balanace of Power. This was loudly applauded. Mr. Hugh Buchannan sang, luncheon was served and the guests, among whom were J. Madison Vance, Walter Cohen, J. Prescott and J. I. Rogers, of Louisiana, Hon. J. C. Dancy, of North Carolina, Hon. Judson Lyons, of Augusta, Ga., Dr. J. H. Levy, of South Carolina, Col. John R. Marshall, Charlie Williams, of the Dixie Jubilee, R. S. Abbott and Julius Taylor, of the Press Bureau, and many other leading lights, who dispersed reluctantly at 2 a. m. CHIPS. CHIPS. Prof. George W. Cook, secretary of the Howard University, Washington, D. C., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Johnson, 3026 Vernon avenue. Editor Logan, of The Professional World, Columbia, Mo., is in the city taking in its sights and the Republican National Convention. J. R. Wilson, secretary and treasurer of the Industrial Saving, Loan and Investment Co., Danville, Va., is in the city the guest of Thomas W. Swann, 36 East 36th street. Mrs. George W. Holt, 3004 State street, is still resting up at at the Mossdale Farm, near Niles, Mich. She still expects to remain there several weeks longer, for the benefit of her health. Miss Nora Roberts, a school teacher of Indianapolis, Ind., began this week to take a six weeks' course at the Chicago University. She will stop a part of the time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gray Lucas, 508 E. 36th street. Ernest Tidrington, of Evansville, Ind., has been the guest this week of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tidrington, 3343 Forest avenue, who enjoyed themselves at the 8th Regiment reception and ball at the 7th Regiment Armory Tuesday evening. Miss Blanche Wright, who formerly resided in this city, but who has for the past four or five years, been holding a federal position at Washington, D. C., is in the city visiting her many old friends. She is stopping at the home of Miss Estella Bonds, 6652 Wabash avenue. Miss Elizabeth Slaughter, 3544 Dearborn street, will leave this evening for Benton Harbor, Mich., where she will superintend all the arrangements of opening the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Morris, who will return from their tour around the world about the middle of July. Thursday evening the Appomattox Club, 3441 Wabash ave., entertained the delegates attending the National Republican Convention at a stag. The club rooms were filled to overflowing with delegates and prominent visitors from all parts of this country and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all. Judge Alton B. Parker, who so ably fought the case for the Colored Knights of Pythias before the United States Supreme Court recently, has been chosen for the temporary chairman of the Democratic National Convention, which meets in Baltimore-next Tuesday. Col William J. Bryan was opposed to his selection but he was united upon just the same. Mrs. S. H. Fitzbutler, of Louisville, Ky., announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Prima Augusta Fitzbutler, to Mr. Champion J. Waring, of this city. The wedding will itake place in that city at 8 p. m. Tuesday evening, June 25, at St. John's Episcopal Church. Reception from 8:30 to 11 p. m. at 1027 West Green street. The writer has received an invitation to attend the wedding ceremony. In the near future Mr. and Mrs. Waring will be at home to their friends at Crawford this city. Mrs. A. M. Curtis, of Washington, D. C., arrived in the city Tuesday evening and was in evidence at the reception and Eighth Regiment ball. She was accorded a warm greeting by her many old time friends. She is stopping for only a short time at the Blackstone Hotel. Mrs. Curtis is looking exceedingly well, and she does not appear to be one day older than when she was one of the leading social and shining lights of this city. FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT. Large light room suitable for man and wife. Also small front room suitable for lady or gentleman. Steam, hot water; good transportation, near 43d St. L. Phone Drexel 2937. 4325 Forestville Ave. 3 Ant. HOWARD'S NEXT PRESIDENT. Many Men of Prominence Mentored For Coveted Position. The selection of a new president for Howard university in Washington will not be an easy matter. There is no dearth of candidates, but to discover from the array of material the man of intellectual breadth, moral strength, winning personality, constructive genius and executive ability, such as Dr. Thirkield is and what his successor must be, will tax the wisdom of the board of trustees, to which body this duty will fall. It is evident that there will be no undue haste in filling the vacancy, and the fitness of every candidate will be fully tested before a choice is decided upon. Since the financial future of the university is practically secure because of the federal appropriations that will come year after year the argument that a white man must head the school in order to influence congressional favor becomes less forceful. There is a general feeling that the time is ripe for the election of a competent colored man for a school that is essentially a Negro institution, though not officially styled as such. Many of the white members of the board and of congress have expressed themselves in sympathy with this idea and will lend their support to the right colored man brought forward for the position. Friends of the school are raking the country with a fine tooth comb in their effort to pick out a Negro educator who is likely to fill the bill. Some of those mentioned in this connection are Kelly Miller, George W. Cook, Lewis B. Moore, W. V. Tunnell and E. L. Parks, all deans of departments or members of the present faculty of the university; Roscoe Conkling Bruce, assistant superintendent of the Washington schools; Judge Robert H. Terrell of the municipal court; W. E. B. DuBois, H. T. Kealing and others of equal prominence. Minister Is Sent to Bermuda Minister Is Sent to Bermuda. Among the changes made by the A. M. E. general conference, just closed at Kansas City, are the following: The Rev. T. A. Smythe, for more than two years pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church in Indianapolis, has been appointed as an assistant to Bishop W. B. Derrick, who has charge of the West Indies, Canada, Nova Scotia and the Bermuda islands. The Rev. Mr. Smythe has been assigned to the charge of the twelve A. M. E. churches in the Bermuda islands. He was also elected to represent his district on the general missionary board, which meets annually in New York. The Rev. and Mrs. Smythe will sail for the Bermudas July 1. His headquarters will be at Hamilton. The Rev. Mr. Smythe's successor at Bethel church has not been selected. Bishop B. F. Lee will be in charge of the work of this episcopal district. He was also elected one of the general conference secretaries. Friend of Great Man Dies Jackson Gordon, the sixty-two-year-old messenger in the office of the board of assessors, who is said to have known more "great men" than any other Negro in Chicago, died recently. He lived at 3435 South Wabash avenue and had held his position fourteen years. Among the acquaintances he claimed were James G. Blaine, Presidents Garfield, Hayes and Harrison and the late Carter Harrison. He at one time worked for Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone. He became acquainted with many notabilities as messenger or usher for large conventions. Walter-Thank you very much, sir. Old Gent-What the deuce do you mean? I haven't given you anything. Walter—No, sir, but I bet No. 10 half a crown you wouldn't tip me—London Ontario. YOUNG WOMAN OF RARE TALENT Concert and Stage Work of Miss Minnie Brown. FEATURED RED ROSE BALLAD Brief Account of the Notable Career of a Western Girl Who Has Won a National Reputation as a Vocalist—Instructor In the Musical Settlement School. New York.—One of the most accomplished and highly gifted singers of the race, who has made a national reputation in the art, is Miss Minnie Brown, the leading soprana soloist at St. Mark's M. E. church, in this city. Miss Brown has a remarkably clear and sweet voice of wonderful range and under perfect control. So wonderful is the sweetness and charm of her voice that she has earned the sobriquet of the human mocking bird. Miss Brown has had a notable musical career. She has toured the country in concert work. For six years she was a member of the Williams & Walker company and for one year A. MISS MINNIE BROWN. was a member of the "Load of Coal" company, which was the first company put on the road by Bert Williams. During her long career in concert work and on the stage she made a national reputation as one of the most thoroughly accomplished singers of the race. Miss Brown hails from the west and was born in Spokane, Wash. Her parents were pioneers of the west and represented the sturdy type of western settlers of years ago. At an early age she showed a leaning toward a musical career, and her parents encouraged every effort in that direction. She graduated from the Spokane high school. After graduation she took up the study of voice culture under Mrs. Ethel Child Waltrop. Miss Brown attributes a great deal of her success in her musical career to the interest of her teacher. She began her career as a concert singer in her native home. Her tour through British Columbia and adjoining cities was very successful and opened up the way for the larger possibilities which awaited her. On coming east she joined the Williams & Walker company. For six years she remained with the company and won a place among the foremost of the talented aggregation. It was while with Williams & Walker that Miss Brown won her national reputation in featuring the song the "Red Rose," then the most popular ballad of the day, which she sang with decided success. Miss Brown will be remembered all over the country by the large number of patrons of this famous company. Her tour with "Load of Koal" ended her stage career. Since taking up her residence in New York Miss Brown has been a force in the musical life of the city. She is one of the teachers in the Musical School Settlement for colored children in New York. She stands high in the musical circles of the country and in New York is constantly in demand as a singer. Miss Brown is a young woman of remarkable strength of character and is a splendid example to the young women of the race. with young women of With all of her culture and charm of personality Miss Brown remains the same modest and unassuming young woman which she was before winning her laurels in the musical world. She is ever ready to assist in any good movement for the advancement of the race. She has a large circle of friends in the religious, social and educational life of the city. Olga Household's Annual Reception. Among the many interesting secret society events in Brooklyn the first week in June was the fourth annual reception of Olga Household of Ruth. No. 2284, held in Sumner hall. The affair was largely attended by members of the fraternity in Greater New York, and there were many guests from out of town. ---GRAND AUGUST CARNIVAL--- Construction of arches, pillars, etc., to be a work of art. Designs for the street decorations will be a revelation of incomparable beauty. Over-head lighting, multicolored effects, a veritable blaze of glory. A Special Feature for Each Day's Program Every military organization, all secret orders, associations, clubs, institutions to be featured in this stupendous display of thrift. Daily Parades Music Everywhere Amusements Watch weekly papers for later announcements or call "Douglas 1565" JESSE BINGA, Manager, - - Corner 36th Place and State St. 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 Frank Dunn and J. B. McCahey, Trustees Tel. 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Greatest Triumph for ---GRAND STATE STREET -FROM- 31ST STREET -TO- 35TH STREET Two Big Weeks of AUGUS Construction of arcs for the street decor beauty. Over-head of glory. "My wife still thinks I'm a treasure." "I wish mine did. She thinks I'm a treasury."—Satire. Again behold the kicker's plight. He breathes his plantive song anew Because the fish won't learn to bite As freely as mosquitoes &. —Washington Star. "Going away for your vacation this year?" "No. I've decided to stay home and let the home merchants see me flash a bank roll for a day or two."—Detroit Free Press. Hewitt—Gruet is a good hearted fellow. Jewett—Right you are. He wouldn't set the world on fire unless he knew that it was insured.—Puck. Peck—I'd like to join your poker club, old man, but my wife wouldn't hear of it. Heck—She wouldn't if you could lie like the rest of us.—Boston Transcript. If everybody always told The truth, the whole truth, nothing less. The world would soon grow mighty cold And be deprived of cheerfulness, I guess. —Chicago Record-Herald. Sorrowing Sarah (endeavoring to break the news gently)—Peter, father has left us. Practical Peter—How much?—Philadelphia Record. "Are you going abroad this year?" "No. You see, I can afford to stay at home."—Baltimore American. "You mean to say a burglar stole the marble clock from the mantel with the dog in the room?" "Yes, but you see Fido is only a watch dog, the little dear."—Life. He advertised a dresser sale, And now he has the terrors, For this line told the awful tale: "New wrinkles in our mirrors." —Cincinnati Enquirer. "When the police arrested that man as a fence his lawyer couldn't clear him." "Strange. It ought to be easy for anybody to whitewash a fence."—Baltimore American. Judge—You are charged with breaking a chair over this man's head. Prisoner—I didn't mean to break the chair, yer worship.—Judge. Dawson, '11—Nell, how much longer must I—Nell Courtwright (interrupting)—Charley, can't you wait till Monday?—Chicago Tribune. Her eyes are diamonds. Her teeth are pearls. Her lips are coral. Golden are her curls. If she upon a ship should venture out They'd hold her up for smugglings. I've no doubt. —Washington Star. "England owns the Kohinoor, the finest diamond in the world." "Owns the finest diamond in the world, eh? That seems a shame when she doesn't play baseball." — Louisville Courier. Journal. She—My, but that woman is thin. He—Yes; she reminds me of Kipling's "Vampire," minus the rag and the hank of hair.—Cincinnati Enquirer. "The bottom isn't always the lowest place," said the boarder who wants to be an end man. "Have you ever noticed the one in a strawberry basket?"—Browning's Monthly. She's gold of hair and blue of eye. She never keeps her hat on And always puts the custard pie Just where it will be sat on. —Judge. "So Gadsby has traveled extensively?" "I judge so. When he takes a trip he never brings back any souvenirs." —Buffalo Express. r the Race in the An AUGUST C AND Toothless Animals. Neither a turtle, a tortoise nor a toad has teeth. The Burmese Mile The Burmese mile, which is equal to two English miles, is described by a word meaning "to sit," being the distance that a man walks before he considers it necessary to sit down. Cincinnati's Great Fountain. The Tyler Davidson fountain, which occupies the central position in Fountan square, Cincinnati, was designed by August von Kreling and cast at the Royal Bronze foundry, in Munich, is 1871. Kreling began as a painter, but soon turned to sculpture. His plan for this fountain, truly a grandiose conception, had been drawn for a score of years before a site was found and a patron to secure its casting. Ancient Keys. Keys of bronze and iron have been found in Greece and Italy dating from at least the seventh century before Christ. Peru's Climate. The climate of different parts of Peru varies considerably. In the valley of the Rimac, for instance, while Callao, near its mouth, has a climate resembling that of southern Europe, at Chosica, thirty miles to the east, one begins to get conditions not unlike those in Cuba. Queen Citizenship Test In central Africa there is a tribe that only bestows the privileges of citizenship and marriage upon a man when he has climbed down a precipitous cliff. Thumb Prints Thumb prints were used in China hundreds of years ago, merchants making the impressions in lieu of signatures. To this day in the interior of China the thumb print is used on legal documents, especially wills, in place of the written name. The use of finger prints was transferred from China to India, where the British adopted the system as a means of identifying the native troops. Snake Bites. Snake bites as a cure for consumption are mentioned in Sanskrit literature as having been practiced for 5,000 or 6,000 years. The Number Thirty-seven. Thirty-seven is a number specially adapted for figure juggling. Multiplied by 3, 37 becomes 111, and, no matter what multiple of 3 you use, the figures in the result will be all alike. Twelve times 3 is 444, 37 times 21 becomes 1,111, and so on. A. Head of Hair. The head of a man or woman in normal health contains about 80,000 hairs. Each hair grows at the rate of 1.095 inch per day and lasts from two to six years, when it falls out. Doubled Initials For Plurals Under the rule that the initial letter of a word is sometimes doubled to signify the plural, bb. would be a proper abbreviation for barrels. Probably some one, unfamiliar with the rule and thinking the abbreviation too concise, as it might be mistaken for an abbreviation for boxes, bundles, bags or butts, made it bbl. for one barrel and then, still ignorant of the rule, added an s for the plural, making it bbls. for more than one. Progressive Birds. Birds show a progressive spirit. Formerly the tailor bird of East India used to stitch the leaves of their nests together with fine grass or horsehair. Since the introduction of British manufactures they use sewing thread and ravelings from cloths. Annals of Local History CARNIVAL --- STATE STREET FROM- 31st STREET TO- 35TH STREET Review of Enterprise 31st 1912 work of art. Designs tion of incomparable fects, a veritable blaze Day's Program NEW REGIME AT MILES COLLEGE ALLEGED CAUSE OF CHANGE Well Known Educator, Who Made Big Birmingham School Great Seat of Learning, Succeeded by Mr. C. A. Bell — Business Methods Not So Pleasing to Presiding Bishop. Birmingham, Ala. — Bishop C. W. Stewart has removed James A. Bray from the presidency of Miles Memorial college. Bishop Stewart is the treasurer of the institution, and as such President Bray requested that he should account for the money raised for the work of the school. This seemed to displease the bishop and is the cause, so it is alleged, of his removing Dr. Bray from the head of the college. The action took place at a recent meeting of the executive board. Professor Bray is one of the best known educators of the race in this section of the south. C. A. Bell is his successor. Miles Memorial college is maintained by the Alabama conferences of the Colored Methodist Episcopal church and has been brought up by Dr. Bray to a commanding position as an educational institution. It is one of the best known of the denominational schools in the south and is supported largely by members of the Colored Methodist Episcopal church. Much indignation is felt and expressed throughout the state and particularly in the Birmingham district over the removal of Dr. Bray. He is highly respected and of much influence in the community. Many people feel that in this particular period of the school's history the effort should have been made to retain at the head of the school a man of known ability and experience, who could continue C PROFESSOR JAMES A. BRAY. the influential and constructive policy that has characterized Dr. Bray's administration. It is also charged that Bishop Stewart used the power of his office to remove Dr. Bray, forcing his self appointed and packed board of trustees to do his bidding. Practically all of the men are presiding elders whom he has appointed to office. To make assurance doubly sure two board members who were said to favor Dr. Bray's retention were transferred to other conferences in the midst of the conference year and their positions on the board of trustees declared vacant. The commencement marked the close of a most successful year, twenty-five young people finishing from the various departments. The baccalaureate sermon was preached by Dr. J. A. Whitted, pastor of the First Baptist church, Birmingham, and the annual address was delivered by Dr. J. D. Simpson, president of Birmingham college, a local institution maintained by the Methodist Episcopal Church South. In a statement which he has made public Dr. Bray declares that Bishop Stewart took offence because he insisted on an accounting of money used in the erection of the new dormitory now in course of erection, suggesting that, inasmuch as the general education board had given $5,000 of the amount and that a goodly portion of it had been secured from the white and colored business men of the community, it would be well to make a report that would show the disposition of the funds. This position, Dr. Bray declares, was made rather emphatic by reason of a statement from Dr. Buttrick that further donations to this and other institutions of similar character would be predicated upon the disposition and handling of this particular donation. "I have always tried to recognize my responsibility to the public as head of an institution," says Dr. Bray. "Many people contribute to the institution through my solicitation, and I have always made a faithful report of all money passing through my hands. It was no more than meeting my responsibility squarely to insist that as long as I was president of the institution the treasurer should make faithful reports. The fact that he was a bishop made him none the less responsible as a treasurer." WORK OF EXCELSIOR LODGE Knights of Pythiaes Hold Annual Exercises and Hear Sermon. The recent anniversary exercises of Excelsior lodge No. 22, Knights of Pythiaes, held at the Concord Baptist church, in Brooklyn, were attended by members of the order throughout Greater New York and vicinity. State Grand Chancellor Crawford presided and gave an interesting sketch of the progress of the order in New York state. The order numbers upward of 196,000 members in the United States and is credited with having an adequate endowment fund. The Court of Calanthe has an aggregate membership of $2,000. The date of founding of the order was given as Feb. 19, 1864, in Washington. The members of Excelsor lodge and of the various companies of the uniform rank present were in full regalia and presented a beautiful scene as they marched into the church with glittering swords with firm military step. The annual address to the organization was delivered by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, whose subject was "True Friendship." Dr. Moss dwelt at length upon the origin of the order and gave in detail the history of Damon and Pythias. He drew many apt illustrations showing the benefits of true friendship. The annual statement of the grand keeper of records and seals showed to what extent the lodge had grown during the year in finance and membership. Grand Chancellor Crawford stated that the order was making progress in California. "The grand lodge recently instituted in California," said the grand chancellor, "has given new impetus to the order in the west, and we look forward with renewed hope and encouragement along all lines of our work." WINS LAURELS AS ATHLETE. Colored Man Is Making an Excellent Record at Harvard University. Theodore Cable, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cable of Indianapolis, Ind., is rapidly winning laurels as an athlete at Harvard university, where he is a member of the junior class. He is a hammer thrower and bread jumper. He recently won in the hammer throwing contest with Dartmouth college. He threw 154 feet 10 inches. He won against Yale college with a throw of 154 feet 4 inches and won first place in a broad jump, 22 feet $10\frac{1}{2}$ inches. He won first place at the intercollegiate meeting at Philadelphia with a throw of 162 feet 4 inches. He was born in Indianapolis, was graduated from Shortridge high school in 1908, graduated from Phillips Exeter preparatory school in 1909 and is in his second year at Harvard. SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS HOLD ANNUAL CONVENTION. New England Body Guest of Union School In Orange. Orange, N. J.—The nineteenth annual meeting of the New England Baptist Sunday school convention was held at the Union Baptist church in this town for two days, beginning on Tuesday, June 11. The sessions were presided over by the president, N. B. Dodson. Delegates were present from all sections of the convention's jurisdiction, which includes eight states, the District of Columbia, Haiti and Nova Scotia. The annual meeting of the board of managers preceded the opening session of the convention. The report of the board showed that during the fiscal year educational institutions, missions and charitable organizations had received financial assistance from the convention amounting to nearly $200. After a brief devotional service, which was led by New Jersey's delegates, President Dodson called the convention to order, read the rules of order and appointed the various committees. The address of welcome was delivered by L. B. Minor, superintendent of the Union Baptist Sunday school. Mr. Minor's welcome was received with hearty applause. The response was made by William Murray of Hartford, Conn. The committee on enrollment of delegates made a partial report, which showed that representatives from some thirty-six schools and Baptist Young People's unions were present. Congregational singing, the table offertory and a beautifully rendered vocal solo by Miss Willie Moss concluded the morning session. Among the interesting topics discussed were: "How to Secure Better Qualified Teachers in the Sunday School." "What Should the Sunday School Do to Offset the Present Tendency toward Worldliness Among, Young People?" "What Is the Best Method of Doing Missionary Work In the Sunday School?" "The first topic was led by C. C. Allison, Jr., of New York and the second by Mrs. Mary A. Tribbitt of Philadelphia. A full report of the work of the convention, giving the names of the newly elected officers and board of managers, will be made at the close of the New England Baptist missionary convention, of which the Sunday school convention is a part. President Dodson's annual address contained many helpful suggestions for Sunday school workers. Progress Noted at Thyne Institute. Thyne institute, at Chase City, Va., continues to turn out well equipped graduates from its normal and academic grades. The satisfactory average of students in the various departments for the school year which closed recently is encouraging to both faculty and friends of the institution who aid it financially. CAPABLE BUSINESS MAN. Estimate of Harry H. Pace as Leader In Many Movements. By GEORGE FRANCIS KING. Memphis, Tenn.-Strength of character, intelligence and the power to bring results for the conservation of the race's cardinal interest should be the great requisites of men who manage the affairs of racial fraternal and commercial movements. When an organization has as its head a conservative, energetic, experienced and Christian leader it should give such leadership its undivided support. It is only by such union and hearty co-operation that the race can ultimately triumph over obstacles which arise to impede its forward movement for the good of humanity irrespective of from what source they may come. Harry H. Pace of this city is a concrete example of the kind of character whose most excellent qualities have been catalogued in the above paragraphs. The position of the Afro-American Elks in this country is obvious to any casual observer, and its peculiar exigencies in quite a degree are known to have been caused by unfortunate controversies in the ranks. All of these things created an urgent need for a leader like Mr. Pace, who has become the seer of the fraternity and has given it a new lease on a beneficent existence. The activities of Mr. Pace as grand exalted ruler are to be considered as a helpful leaven in the life of thousands of Afro-Americans. The character of a leader is very often a sure index of the desires of those whom he leads. Mr. Pace is a man of sterling worth. His work for the church is not abridged by his affiliations with other movements. He is secretary of the vestry in Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal church and directs the talented choir. He is a recognized factor in Masonic circles. Mr. Pace is cashier of the Solvent Savings Bank and Trust company and is at the head of a large estate, which employs a great number of men. He is also secretary of the Republican county committee. 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 Sate 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. B. Davis, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 3532 State St. W. M. Maxwell, notions, cigars, tobacco, confections and news stand, 5244 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 stop and news stand, 3252 State St. Sylvester McGloffin, news stand and laundry office, 4122 State St. William Gaughan, laundry office, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 2636 State St. N. T. Chilton, ladies' and gents' shoe shining parlors and news stand 5106 State Street. Harry Shelby, news stand 3308 1-2 State Street. Mrs. L. B. Taylor, notions, cigars and news stand, 15 W. 36th Street, near State. Benjamin Z. Eakin news and advertising agency, 428 Indiana Avenue, indianapolis, Ind. THE AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Old Line Legal Old Line Legal Under State Government Supervision. 100,000 deposited with the State. Policies of all kinds, ranging from five cents to ten thousand dollars. Our industry contracts give to the company any other than any other company for the same weekly premium. 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Buy from your dealer, or by mail from McCALL'S MAGAZINE 238-246 W. 37th St., New York City Merrill-Sample City, Premium Catalogues and Pattern Catalogues due, on request. Careless. George Westinghouse, the famous inventor and manufacturer, is a firm believer in the excellence of his products. The story is told that a letter received some years ago by the Westinghouse Machine company said that the writer had been using one of its standard vertical engines with eminent satisfaction. For eight years it had been in continuous service night and day, handling its load without a hint of trouble, but that "upon shutting it down the other evening it went all to pieces." The letter was passed to the eminent inventor, whose name the company bears, and handed back with the remark, "Ask the blame fool what he shut it down for."-Power You Never Can Tell. He rocked the boat one summer day. The boat refused to tip. He reached old age and passed away, A victim of the plip. A fool there was who gazed into He skated where the ice was weak When he was but a lad, And now he is an aged geek And grown men call him "dad." Of dynamite he had a store. He placed it by the fire. But it was twenty years before He played a golden lyre. And then there was a careful guy Whose ways were wise and prim, And from a cloudless summer sky An airship fell on him. Reformed. The old rustic—at a respectful distance—was watching. “Ah,” said the female artist, looking up suddenly and pretending she hadn’t known he was there all the time, “perhaps to you, too, Nature has opened her sky pictures page by page. Have you seen the lambent flame of dawn leaping across the livid east, the red stained, sulphurous islets floating in the lakes of fire in the west, the ragged clouds at midnight, black as a raven’s wing, blotting out the shuddering moon?” “No, mum,” replied the rustic shortly; “not since I give up drink.”—Sacred Heart Review. Nonpartisan. When Louie takes his bandmen out Upon a street parade He never asks a word about Whom he shall serenade. He says: "Just lead me to the spot And tell us what to play. And when it's over please do not Forget how much to pay. "We don't keep telling our belief Nor talk of discontent. That tune they call 'Hail to the Chief' Is not an argument. We don't play things we might regret Nor practice funny tricks. The bass drum and the clarinet Are out of politics." Reassuring Baby. During a recent financial stringency a small New England bank was issuing clearing house certificates. One of its customers, an old German, could not understand the procedure and was not at all satisfied with it. After repeated explanations and assurances that his money was safe his face showed a degree of intelligence and he said he understood. "It is like dis," said he. "Ven mein baby wakes up in der night und cries for milk den I shust gif him a milk ticket."—Everybody's Magazine. Where Are They? The guy we have with us; also the booth, The slob and the kid and the gink; The lobster is here, the snake and the skate And quite a few others, I think. But what has become of our erstwhile delight, Who tickled us deep in the ribs. That fetching old friend of the dear yesterdays. His real royal highness—his nibs? —Seattle Post-Intelligence. Natural Misunderstanding. The new cook came out and did very well her first afternoon at Lonelyville. After dinner she approached the head of the house. "How early shall I get up in the morning?" she inquired. "Well," said Mr. Subbubs, "the first train for the city leaves here at 6:35. You will have to get up about 6 if you want to make that." -Louisville Courier Journal. A Wish I do not ask for story; I do not yearn for fame; I do not want a title Appended to my name; I do not sigh for splendor; For power I do not wish; I merely want to get away A day or two to fish Detroit Free Press Pillars of Society. "I'd have you know, Mrs. Blythe," said Mrs. King, "that my brother was a banister of the law." Mrs. Blythe turned up her nose scornfully. "A fig for your banisters," she retorted. "That's nothing. I have a brother who is a corridor in the navy."—Satire. Overenthusiastic. The trout behold the shining fly. He leaped for it as first it fell. And on the hook he murmured, "I 'Swatted' not wisely, but too well!" —Washington Star. Wanted Her Schedule. "Oh, I couldn't think of letting you kiss me yet," she protested. "Why, we have only known each other for a week." "What is your time limit on kissing?" the impatient young man demanded—Chicago Record-Herald. Ever Notice it? M your hat should blow off and roll Away from you just let it. Stand where you are; some willing soul Will chase around and get it. SIRES AND SONS. Former Governor and Vice President Levi P. Morton is hale and active in his business as a banker at the age of eighty-eight. S. Frederick Taylor, who two years ago became president of the Borden company, a $30,000,000 milk corporation, began life as a Chicago telegraph messenger boy. Joseph Chamberlain first wore an eyeglass many years ago while acting in some theatricals in Birmingham. He found it suited his appearance and has continued to wear one ever since. Sir William Whyte, recently elected a director of the Canadian Pacific railroad, has been connected with railroading for fifty years and is probably the best informed and most practical man in that line of work in Canada. Mayor Gaynor of New York is an enthusiastic devotee of country life. He owns a fine farm at St. James, N. Y., where he spends his time whenever he can get away from his official duties. He is a practical farmer and takes a hand in the active work on the place during his visits. Congressman J. M. C. Smith of Michigan, a member of the lower house, was a bricklayer before he became interested in politics. He served his time at the trade and followed it for several years afterward. It is said he was one of the fastest bricklayers in his part of the country. The Writers. Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews, the writer, has two bobbies, Abraham Lincoln and the out of doors. Ralph Boldrewood, the Australian novelist, is the literary veteran of Melbourne, where, at the age of eighty-five, he still enjoys good health. He remains bright and vivacious and even writes a little, although he is frail enough to need a crutch to help him to walk. Sul Sin Far, a clever story writer, who is bringing out her first book in Boston, is the daughter of an English father and a Chinese mother. She has led an interesting life, having traveled much and engaged in many vocations. Miss Far is a native of England, having first seen the light of day in the county of Cheshire. Town Topics. The reformers are making Atlantic City such a nice place that after awhile nobody will be able to have any fun there—Washington Post. A scientist informs us that the average man is 75 per cent water. Wonder if he means the average Milwaukee man—Milwaukee Sentinel. A Chicago girl has broken her engagement with a Boston man because she found the Hub too slow. But did she really learn to know Boston?—New York World. St. Louis has made an appropriation of $5,000 to fight mosquitoes. That village is always posing. As if it contained a sufficient number of inhabitants to support $5,000 worth of mosquitoes—Chicago News. Flippant Flings. The kaiser chooses his wife's hats It is astonishing the great power still exercised by some sovereigns—Washington Herald. There may be method in the navy department's madness in permitting the little middies to get married, for when they realize the fix they're in war will seem a welcome diversion—Washington Post. To equalize the observance of mother's day it is proposed to give the fathers a day too. If it could be left to a referendum the fathers might express a preference for a night—Kansas City Star. Bunched Hits The bleachers should make it a rule to speak gently to a baseball club that has seen better days. — Washington Star. A Texas girl's painting. "Behind the Fan," has been hung in the Paris salon. Some baseball fans we have sat behind deserve hanging in some place or other. — Denver Republican. Ten thousand Filliphos were at a recent ball game in Manila, where cockfighting is the national game. Baseball may yet drive bullfighting out of Mexico and Spain. — Boston Herald. Pert Personals. J. Bruce Ismay fared no better at the home inquiry into the Titanic disaster than he did here. How could he?—New York American. Mr. Rockefeller needs another $100,000,000 to be a billionaire. You might as well give up cheerfully, for he'll take it, anyway—St. Louis Republic. Charles W. 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I told you we wanted the lobster for lunch, and it is now past 1 o'clock. Maid—it's on account of your bobble skirt you gave me, madam—Pelle Mela. In Ky. There was a young man of Ky. With ladies was almost too lyt? Wherever he'd go. They would bother him so By calling him "darling" and "dy." —Woman's Home Companion. Not Such a Hardship. Gabe—It will be tough on Captains Scott to hang around the south pole all summer. Steve—Oh, I don't know. He is an Englishman and doesn't care a thing about baseball—Cincinnati Enquirer. He- Observe the absence of female figures from the picture. Illustrated Bits. "Paw, what is an optimist?" "An optimist, my boy, is a woman who thinks that everything is for the best and that she is the best."—Judge. The Suffragette's Evolution. To be a bride each maiden plans And schemes as best she can. Then, if she cannot be a man, She strives to be a man. —Catholic Standard and Times. The Suffragette's Evolution. To be a bride each maiden plans And schemes as best she can. Then, if she cannot be a man's, She strives to be a man. —Catholic Standard and Times. Professor (explaining the action of oxydating)—Can you tell me now, John, what happens when gold is left in the open air? John—It gets pinched—Lustige Hist. And yet it isn't quite so rough. As if she had and cigarettes. —Washington Star. She—Mamma thinks you are perfectly lovely. He—Yes, but what does your father think? She—He thinks mamma has gone daffy.—Philadelphia Telegraph. The eagle is a noble bird. We like to hear him holler. The one whose voice is most preferred is on the well known dollar. —Scranton Tribune-Republican. Is on the well known dollar: -Scranton Tribune-Republican. Phone Douglas 3256 Automatic Phone 74-478 Henry Jones Chas, Harris, Manager "That was rough on Davis, wasn't it?" "What's happened to him?" "He stepped on a piece of orange peel, fell and was arrested for giving an acrobatic performance without a license."—Comic Cuts. Redd—So he beat you in the chess game? Greene—Oh, yes; I wasn't slow enough—Yonkers Statesman. Though its majority is past It years, my bank account doth vax My mind. Its growth is far from fast Because it meets so many checks. —Kansas City Star. "Who says there are no women humorists?" "I don't know. Why?" "My typewriter spells as funny as Josh Billings in his palmiest days."—Washington Herald. "I can bring tears to the eyes of the audience." Theatrical Manager—Huh! We want somebody who can bring the audience—Puck. "Did her wedding go off without a hitch?" "It did, indeed. The man she was going to marry didn't show up."-Brooklyn Life.