The Broad Ax

THE BROAD AX Five Colored Men Representing the National Independent Political League HEARTILY ACCORDED A LONG INTERVIEW WITH GOVERNOR WOODBROW WILSON DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. HE DECLARES THAT "IF HE IS ELECTED PRESIDENT THAT HE WILL OBSERVE THE FEDERAL LAWS NOT ONLY IN LETTER AND SPIRIT BUT IN THE SPIRIT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION. HE LET IT BE KNOWN THAT HE WOULD CONTEND FOR EVEN HANDED JUSTICE AND EQUAL RIGHTS TO ALL REGARDLESS OF RACE OR COLOR. Vol. XVII. Five Colored men senting the Independent cal Le HEARTILY ACCORDED A LONG WOODROW WILSON DEMOCRAT OF THE UNITED STATES. HE DECLARES THAT "IF HE IS EL OBSERVE THE FEDERAL LAWS BUT IN THE SPIRIT OF THE CLE HE LET IT BE KNOWN THAT HE HANDED JUSTICE AND EQUAL RACE OR COLOR. Last week five Colored men representing the National Independent Political League, called on and had a long pleasant interview with Gov. Woodrow Wilson, Democratic candidate for President of the United States, these five Colored men were namely, Rev. J. Milton Waldron and Dr. Wm. H. Harris, Washington, D. C., William Monroe Trotter, Boston, Mass., Robert N. Wood, New York City, and A. B. Cosey, Newark, New Jersey. According to Brother Trotter, they were heartily received by Governor Wilson and invited into the reception room at the statehouse by his Colored messenger and then into the private room of the Governor where he requested them to draw their chairs up close around his desk which made them feel at ease and at home, after they were seated. He looked the men squarely in the face as one talked to him, or he to them. There was absolutely nothing hostile, arrogant, haughty, prejudiced in word, manner, tone or look, and he said he believed in equal rights regardless of race or color. All the foolish fears of "Democrat," "Southern-born Democrat" were found to be ill-founded. The Interview. Rev. Waldron opened the interview by telling the Democratic candidate that this Colored league was out against Republicans for deceiving the Colored people on protecting them, and was advocating a division of the Colored vote, and that these men in view of the failure of the Democratic convention to put in a plank in favor of the Colored people, wanted the race to have some assurance from him that he was not against their equal rights. He then called on Mr. Trotter who read a typwritten appeal to the Governor to assure the Colored people that as president he would not favor aggressions in their rights. The appeal was then handed to the Governor. Next Mr. Wood appealed to the Governor as a man of high training and with an untrammeled nomination to set an example of a Democrat and Southern who would oppose injustice and oppression for color. The Governor's reply—"I will observe the law and in the spirit of Christianity." The Governor in reply expressed himself as in moral sympathy with the formal appeal read by Mr. Trotter. He said that the president did not have the power to interfere with all the appeal contained, but he depreated race and color prejudice. "If elected to the Presidency," he said, "I shall observe the law in its letter and spirit. And this is after all a rather low standard. I shall do so in the spirit of the Christian religion. As President I shall try to be a Christian gentleman." In answer to a question he said he would accord even-handed justice and equal rights to all regardless of race or color in his position as president. The Governor was told of the charge that he was the enemy of the Color people and their rights. He answered that this was not true. He expressed himself as being their friend and was sorry he was so misrepresented. He HEW TO THE LINE: LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY said that he believed that according to the Colored people rights and recognition in the North would tend to bring this about in the South, and that he believed color prejudice would gradually die out there by the progressive development of the sense of justice. Governor Wilson authorized the members of the delegation to make known to the Colored people his position. All thanked him for his friendly expressions and willingness to encourage a division of the Colored vote and asked him to make a public statement. He said he had no desire to urge the race issue with the campaign, as he regarded the omission of any Negro plank in the Democratic platform to mean that no race issue was involved as no attack on anybody's rights was contemplated, but that when during the campaign, the matter came up or an occasion presented itself he would speak of it. Delegation Pleased. The interview lasted over twenty minutes. At the close the Governor shook hands cordially with each one and each thanked him for his friendly expressions. With the Governor's hand clasped in his, Mr. Trotter said: "Governor, a special responsibility rests on me as editor of a Colored newspaper. I am glad I can tell the Colored people that if elected president you will accord even-handed and equal rights to all regardless of race or color." "Certainly," said the Governor, positively. The formal appeal. The formal appeal left with the Governor is here published to show there was no compromise or cringing. It was written by Mr. Trotter: Trenton, N. J., July 16, 1912. To Governor Woodrow Wilson, Democratic Candidate for the Presidency: Since the Colored American emerged from the awful condition of a chattel slave into that of a citizen, racial solidarity has been the way of his voting. At first from motives of self-preservation, Colored men voted solidly as a race for the Republicans and against the Democrats. With this went the sentiments of gratitude and fear. They felt grateful to the Republicans whom they believed had given them freedom and the franchise and fear of the Democrats who nationally and in the South sought to take these from them. Republican exploiting of their friendship and of Democratic enmity made loyalty to the Republican party a race fetish. The hostility and retaliation of the Southern Democrats strengthened this. Thus came this condition of a large body of citizens, voting solidly by race for one party and against the other. This condition is good, for neither the Colored race or the country. Blind gratitude has been rewarded by Republican indifference and perfidy. As logically solid opposition bred deeper animity between Colored men and White Democracy. Colored men suffer from Democratic reprisals, and Republicans feel it unnecessary to protect their Colored allies. The aggression upon the rights of Colored citizens, this antipathy between one eighth of the citizens and the dominant White people of one-third of the country is a real drama and draw back to the Republic. CHICAGO, JULY 27, 1912 ALDERMAN GEOR Extensive Real Estate Owner, Popular in the Second Ward, Who Is Already County Treasurer in 1914. M. a cloud on the horizon of its strength and of peace for the nation. We come asking you, a Democrat, born in the South, matured in the North, to bridge the bloody chasm. As the successors of patriots, White and Colored, who sought in earlier years to divide the Colored vote and to have the southern hostility reciprocally decreased, we ask you to be the angel of peace and good will between the races on the basis of equal right for all. A beginning of this patriotic work was made under President Grover Cleveland. A second special effort was made in 1908 when the Colored vote was split for Mr. Bryan. They assured the Colored people that their votes were welcome, and their rights secure. This Grover Cleveland as president carried out. The fate of this great movement is now in your hands. If you will now assure the Colored people, that if elected you will be the President of all the people without regard to race, color or nativity, that you will vouchsafe the same rights to all under the constitution, that you, as President will set the example of no South, no North, no East, no West, but a united country of liberty, and no black or white, no native-born, no foreign born, but-one equal citizenship for all, and that you will as President take your stand against caste or disfranchisement for race or color under governmental sanction, and against the nation-wide crime of lynching, you will be the patriotic leader to give us a unified and purified Republic, in truth the land of the free.—The Guardian, Boston, Mass., July 26, '12. THE UNITED BROTHERS OF FRIENDSHIP And the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten are Holding Forth in Chicago. Monday about one hundred delegates, representing the contending factions of the United Brothers of Friendship, struck this city, about $0 of that number march under the banner of B. K. Bruce of Mo. W. F. Bledsoe of Marshall, Texas, and Attorney Walter M. Farmer of this city, who has been serving for some time as National Grand Master of one branch of the order, which was founded away back in 1859 by nine slaves in Old Kentucky, and well into 70 of that number follow in the footsteps of one Mr. Gaines, also of Kentucky, who is also National Grand Master of the order, and then there is quite a number of the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten connected with the BEGE F. HARDING. With All Classes of His Fellow Citizens ly Being Groomed to Make the Race for order who seem to be united and ready to take a hand in the scrapping, and they are standing solidly together for their own good. The followers of Grand Master Gaines and the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten have been holding forth at the Walters A. M. E. Zion Church, 38th and Dearborn streets. Those who believe in the rightful cause of Mr. Farmer have been holding their conferences at the office of Mr. Trice, 29th and State street. Before the members of the two factions leave the city they may get together as true brothers and stop their everlasting fighting. THE THIRD ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO EDUCATIONAL CONGRESS. Last week the third annual meeting of the National Negro Educational Congress, was held in St. Paul, Minn. and many delegates were present from all parts of the country, some very instructive papers were read on timely and live subjects which are of the greatest interests to the Afro-American race, the subjects were very ably discussed by some of the best educated Colored men in this country, and it would be well indeed if every Colored person in it, could come in contact with the contents of those highly instructive papers. The newly elected officers of the National Negro Educational Congress, for the coming year are, as follows: J. Silas Harris, Kansas, President. Rev. J. J. Smallwood, Claremont, Va. Vice President at large. Mrs. Julia Embrey, Colorado Springs, Colo., Recording Secretary. H. B. Graham, Kansas City, Corresponding Secretary, T. H. Lyles, St. Paul, Treasurer. Drs. O. D. Howard and Valdo Turner, Medical Directors. Rev. J. W. Robinson, St. Albans, W. V., Statistician, W. H. Harrison, Oklahoma City, Chairman Executive Committee, Rev. J. C. Taylor, Toledo, Ohio, Musical Director. Miss Marie Burgette, Milwaukee, Wis., Official Stenographer. Claremont, Vawas selected as the place for holding the Congress next year. Jeremiah B. O'Connell, No. 9 S. La Salle street, who at one time served as first assistant city attorney of Chicago, is delighted with the nomination of Wilson and Marshall for the presidency and vice-presidency of the United States, and he is firmly of the opinion that they will be elected with both hands down. The Second Annual Field Day Exercises of the Eighth Regiment AT THE WHITE SOX BASE BALL PARK ATTRACTED MANY OF ITS FRIENDS WHO ENJOYED THE MILITARY MANEUVERS. THE SHAM BATTLE AND BUTT'S MANUAL OR THE MUSICAL DRILL AND THE DRESS PARADE WERE THE MOST INTERESTING FEATURES FORMER MAYOR EDWARD F. DUNNE, AND WILLIAM L. O'CONNELL COUNTY TREASURER OCCUPIED A BOX AS THE GUESTS OF DR. BERT ANDERSON AND GEORGE D. GRAY. BETWEEN FIFTEEN HUNDRED AND TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE AT TENDED THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL OUTING OF THE APPOMATTOX CLUB. AT GLENWOOD PARK—THE COMFORT STATIONS OR ROOMS OF THAT PLEASURE GROUND ARE NOT MAINTAINED OR KEPT UP IN THE BEST SANITARY CONDITION. Last Sunday afternoon, in spite of the very heavy rain which came down in bucketfulls Saturday night, the Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guards, held their second annual "Field Day" exercises at the White Sox Baseball Park, it being a gloomy day prevented many people from being in evidence on that occasion; nevertheless almost two thousand friends of the Regiment were attracted there and they greatly enjoyed witnessing the military moneuvres. First was the band concert, and the exceedingly fine music discoursed by it under the leadership of Capt. William E. Berry was in itself a rare treat and it seemed that all the musical numbers rendered were drank into the full by each and everyone present, for there are a mighty few better bands in this country than the famous Eighth Regiment band. The Provisional Battalion Drill, the wall scaling and the shelter tent drill brought forth much applause on the part of the people, for the movements of the soldier boys in these three exercises were fine indeed. In our humble opinion, however, the sham battle, Butt's manual or the musical drill and the dress parade were the most interesting features of the "Field Day" exercises, and Col. John R. Marshall, commanding, was full of action while directing his aids to perform their several parts like true soldiers while charging and counter-charging in the well-fought sham battle. Former Mayor Edward F. Dunne, who has always been very popular with the Colored people, and William L MADAME HACKLEY'S RETIRING SONG RECITAL Carnegie Music Hall last Monday night was the scene of one of the most remarkable musical entertainments ever given in Pittsburgh by a member of our race and it might well be said that it was one of the best given in Carnegie hall for many a day. The house was well filled by a very appreciative and thoroughly representative audience. Pittsburgh has been much depreciated as a musical center but with such responsive gatherings as assembled Monday evening this cannot any longer be said of our people at least. Mru. Hackley in her preparations for this event must have had much confidence in us, and it is refreshing to note that we, in a practical way, measured up to her expectations. The entertainment was a most original and unique affair. Much was expected of Mru. Hackley, but it is very doubtful if there were any present who were prepared for the rare treat that awaited them. Mrs. Hackley is a coloratura singer whose voice is sweet and smooth yet surprisingly brilliant and flexible. Her vocal numbers No.43 Annual Field Rises of the Regiment PARK ATTRACTED MANY OF ITS THE MILITARY MANEUVERS. MANUAL OR THE MUSICAL DRILL ARE THE MOST INTERESTING FEA- NE, AND WILLIAM L. O'CONNELL D A BOX AS THE GUESTS OF DR. D. GRAY. AND TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE AT- TAL OUTING OF THE APPOMATTOX BET STATIONS OR BOOMS OF THAT MAINTAINED OR KEPT UP IN THE O'Connell, County Treasurer, were present and occupied a box as the guests of Dr. Bert Anderson and George D. Gray, and before the exercises began, the former Mayor and Democratic candidate for Governor of Illinois and Mr. O'Connell were kept extremely busy in extending their glad hands to the many men and women who were delighted to greet them. Tuesday, the Appomattox Club gave its 11th annual outing, at Glenwood Park, and between 1,500 and 2,000 people attended it. It required five trains to transport the people to and from the park. The officials of the Aurora, Elgin and Chicago Railroad saw to it that the trains made first class time and that no accidents occurred, and also much of this credit is due to Henry S. Anderson, Col John R. Marshall, A. L. McBride and William R. Cowan, who composed the outing committee, were here, there and every place, on the trains and on the grounds, and saw to it that no trouble nor fights occurred and that good order was maintained, and it was safe to say that with one or two exceptions it was the most orderly large crowd that has attended a picnic in this neck of the woods for a good many years. The most unpleasant feature at Glenwood Park was that the comfort stations or rooms, for both men and women, were extremely filthy and in an unsanitary condition, and before the outing committee of the Appomattox Club secures that park for another outing, they should see to it that those glaring defects are remedied, which will greatly add to the pleasure of those visiting Glenwood Park. of standard works to the lowly Negro folk songs, those haunting melodies that excite the wonder and admiration of all musicians. But it seemed the more exacting her numbers the more finished was her performance. She is an excellent pianist and accompanies herself without apparent effort, or detraction from her art as a vocal soloist. In one of her best numbers, "Thou Brilliant Bird," by David, a composition that requires great technique, she played the fute obligato upon the piano with exceptionally good effect and gave a splendid interpretation of this beautiful song. She has a most graceful appearance upon the stage, much to be eviled by any public performer or speaker, and her demonstrations and talks on voice culture were very interesting, instructive and helpful to all regardless of their tastes or avocations. As either vocalist, pianist, or lecturer, Mrs. Hackley would be a success, but with these accomplishments combined she is quite a remarkable woman. We rather hope that she will, like many of the great singers, give many more retiring concerts in Pittsburgh—Dr. A. R. Taylor, in the Courier, Pittsburgh. Pa. July 10, 1912. --- THE BROAD AX Will promulgate and as all times uphold the laws of the State of New York, Outbelles, Protestants, Priests, Infidels, Single Taxes, Republicans, or anyone else can have their say, as long as their intolerantism is not present. The Breed Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. Custodian.....$0.00 Hix Months.....1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publishes Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19. Illinois matter to Chicago, Illinois under Act of March 8, 1879. THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Presidents and Secretaries of State Negro Business Leagues throughout the United States, as well as officers of Local Negro Business Leagues, are busily engaged arranging for special Pullman, Tourist or Chair Car accommodations for delegates who plan to attend the Thirteenth annual meeting of the National Negro Business League to be held in Chicago, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 1912. It has been found that the Passenger Agents of the railroads are disposed to heartily co-operate in making such arrangements for delegates. The following recommendations are made for the benefit of those who have not already made plans for their State or Local delegations. In all cases make the special Pullman or Tourist Car party a personally conducted affair. Select the most attractive route for the going trip to Chicago to arouse interest among the delegates. Start early enough to permit stop-overs at points of interest en route. The one in charge of the party should make a careful study of points of interest, etc., that he may in his correspondence, advertising and on the trip speak with authority. Get the active co-operation of all the railroads and especially of the initial line in your state. When you have decided upon the route, write (or better, see personally) the General Passenger Agent of that particular railway. Tell him you will undertake the work of securing a special car party to the Chicago meeting, if you have positive assurance of his active co-operation on the lines: (a) The railroad to furnish full information to all prospective members of the parties, giving data covering itinerary and points of interest en route to Chicago. (b) The railroad to circulate this information and itinerary with your co-operation among the members of your Local or State League. (c) The railroad to advertise the special Pullman or Tourist Car party in all the Negro newspapers of the state. (d) The railroad to send instructions to its agents throughout your state to carry out the active canvas for members for party, with your co-operation. Persons intending to organize such Pullman or Tourist Car parties are urged to keep the Corresponding Secretary, Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, in close touch with their plans, so that he may assist in bringing parties in the same territory together. Attention to this request will be cordially appreciated. It will facilitate the whole movement. Delegates intending to be present should send early notice of such intention to S. J. Evans, Chairman, Committee on Homes, 417 East 42nd Place, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Evans and his committee will assign these various delegations in accordance with such instructions as may be sent them. The Chicago Negro Business League in planning for the social entertainment of the delegates has arranged an Automobile Tour of the city, taking in the various points of interest, the monster business houses, the Board of Trade, etc.; also for a Boat Excursion on Lake Michigan in honor of the delegates, and a Banquet at the Seventh Regiment Armory on the last evening of the Convention. In addition to these social features which have been arranged for the entertainment of the delegates, entertainments are also being arranged for at the various clubs of the city; a reception in honor of the wives of the delegates promises to be the event of the meeting. The daily sessions of the League will be held in the Pekin Theatre, 27th and State Streets. The program for the meeting will be issued from the press not later than August 1st. Instead of being closely confined to stories of personal "experiences" as in other years, specialists have been invited to speak on various subjects of commercial interest to the delegates: Messrs J. Rosenwald, President of Sears, Roebuck & Company, the philanthropist; Edward R. Butler, of Butler Brothers; and a number of Chicago's most prominent business men, have been requested to be present, and deliver short addresses. Such addresses from these Captains of Industry and Finance, should be most helpful. The morning session, Thurs day, August 22nd, will be used alto gether by the National Negro Bankers Association. GRAND RECEPTION LAST NIGHT BY THE ODD FELLOWS AT QUINN CHAPEL IN HONOR OF EDWARD H. MORRIS. Last evening the Colored Odd Fellows of this city, gave a reception at Quinn Chapel, in honor of Edward H. Morris, their Grand Master, who with Mrs. Morris, have just returned home from a six months tour, around the world. Mr. and Mrs. Morris, were driven in a carriage from the home of Maj. John C. Buckner, and in company with him who is the Grand Major General of that order, to Odd Fellows Hall on State street, where the procession was formed, headed by the 12th Regiment Uniform Rank Band and a great many people along the streets witnessed the procession and the home coming of Mr. and Mrs. Morris. Near 8 o'clock the parade wound up in front of Quinn Chapel, where the following program was rendered: George T. Kersey, Master of Ceremonies and Chairman. Robert W. Lacy, Secretary of General Committee. 1. Opening Ode by the Household of Ruth Choir. 2. Invocation by Rev. W. D. Cook, Pastor of Quinn Chapel. 3. Master of Ceremonies. 4. Vocal Solo by Mrs. Sloan. 5. Welcome, Adjt. General, Col. Morris Lewis. 6. Welcome, M. N. D. G., Sister Nora Taylor. 7. Selection by the 12th Regiment Band. 8. Introduction of Grand Master by Master of Ceremonies George T. Kersey. 9. Address-National Grand Master, Hon. Edward H. Morris. Refreshments in the Lecture Room. HEALTH NOTES Clean up and keep clean. When we sin against the laws of sense and sanitation, we are certain to suffer for it. A nation practices the highest form of economy when it spends money in saving the lives of its people. Typhoid fever is a preventable disease. Personal, household and community cleanliness will prevent it. --- Flies carry germs as a dog does fleas. Flies have been found to carry from 550 to 6,600,000 bacteria. They obtain these from spit and human excreta, and carry them on the outside of their bodies, or by eating them. Germs do not die when digested by the fly. --- Every large city has its problems of bad housing, dirty alleys, refuse disposition and community education for community good, and the speedy solution of these problems depends upon the vigor and intelligence with which they are attacked by the constituted authorities and the co-operation and support given to these officials by the people themselves. --- Flies lay their eggs mostly in horse manure and sometimes in decaying garbage or vegetable matter, and human excreta. About five days after egg is laid fly becomes a worm or maggot, emerging full grown from this stage after the end of the winter, or in summer five days after the maggot stage. Each female fly lays about 120 eggs. There is a new generation of flies about every two weeks, so one fly can become the ancestor to billions in a summer. COLORED GIRLS WHO ARE NOT WORTH THEIR ROOM IN HADES. Last week one of our good looking Colored girls refused to let a young Colored man walk with her across the street, telling him out right "No indeed he couldn't walk with her as her White friend might see him." She was a girl of the under world, openly sinning against her race and the silly Negro man should not have wanted to walk one step with one of her kind. But we have a certain class of girls who pretend to be nice. Their names are on our church and Sunday school rolls. They sing in our choirs and concerts, teach in our day and sabbath schools. They are on our literary programs for solos, papers and instrumental selection. Yet notwithstanding all of their hypocrisy they commit a damnable sin with White men, which puts them lower than a brute. There may be some excuse for the Colored girl who never had a chance to be good. But those young girls with parents to help them, going to church and Sunday school, reading the bible, singing and praying, and then stealing away from their race and the only men To this we say Amen! Amen!—Editor. WALTERS A. M. B. ZION CHURCH Cor. 38th and Dearborn Sts. Rev. H. J. Callis, D. D., Pastor. The interest in our Friday evening class meeting is still on the increase. On last Friday evening we had an attendance of 110, our class offering was $21.00. The spiritual tide was at high water mark. The Sunday morning prayer meeting is also increasing in interest, in fact the spiritual activities were never in better condition. The services last Sunday were well attended, the sermons delivered by the pastor were well received, and many comments as to the excellency of the evening sermon was heard as the audience passed out; three persons joined the church during the day. The services for the coming sabbath will be in the usual order, the pastor will preach morning and evening. The Willing Workers Club, a new auxiliary in the church, will have their first sermon at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, preached by Rev. Webb, pastor of Trinity Mission. The club is expected to serve dinner. Our annual church and Sunday School outing will be at Mt. Glenwood Chautauqua Grove, Wednesday, July 31st. The train will leave the LaSalle Street station at 10:30 A. M., 31st Street station at 10:35 A. M., 63rd Street station at 10:40 A. M. Returning will leave at 6:00 P. M. Round trip, 75 cents. It is hoped that all of our members and friends will avail themselves of this splendid days outing. Our former presiding Elder Dr. T. H. Tipton, who has been seriously ill at his home, 57 East 34th street, is very much improved and able to be out occasionally for which we are all very grateful.—"C." MISSES NITA AND MABEL SCOTT OF NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE ARE VISITING FRIENDS IN CHI CAGO. Misses Nita and Mabel Scott, prominent members of the exclusive clubs of Nashville, Tenn., namely, the Bachelor Maids, and the X. Y. Z. are visiting this city, as the guests of Miss Maude J. Roberts, 3231 Vernon avenue, and they are the recipients of many social courtesies and have met the young elite of the city. On Saturday, Miss Vera Wesley entertained the Misses Scott to an automobile party which consumed three hours followed by a luncheon by Miss Eloraine Caldwell and whist party in the evening. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of these young ladies were: Misses Naomi Jackson, Robbie Tobias, Mamye Thomas, Mamye Mason of Cincinnati, Ohio, Miss Smith of Columbus, O., and M. J. Roberts, Dr. Raby, Messrs. Kelley, Saunders, Jones and Green, Mrs L. Cole. ST. MARY'S CHURCH 5251 Dearborn St. Rev. Jas. Higgins, Pastor. Services 10:45, 7:45. S. S. 1:45. C. E. 6:45. Special services Sunday which is our Rally Day. Monday, July 29th, Miss May H. Mosely of Columbia College of Expression will give an Elecutionary Recital —Musical an excellent program to be rendered. GRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION Thursday evening, August 8 a grand moonlight excursion along the lake shore will be given under the auspices of the Men's Club of St. Thomas Church, 38th and Wabash avenue, aboard the great steel steamship United States. Tickets 50 ets. Prof. Garfield Wilson's Orchestra will furnish the music aboard the boat. The boat will leave Clark Street Bridge at 7:45 P. M. The Literary Courtship. "They started in a purely platonic way to read 'Lucelle' together." "Well!" "Now they are interested in a book that tells how to build a $1,000 house." —Louisville Courier-Journal. The Darkest Hour. How often, oh, how often, were you told THE CONTEST FOR THE QUEEN OF THE AUGUST CARNIVAL IS STILL ATTREACTING ATTENTION OF THE LADIES. The August Carnival is less than one month away and the contest for its Queen is still growing apace every day, it is true that some of the timid ladies who will never have the courage to win and hold a handsome and a loving husband and some of those who have husbands are fearful that they will not pull down the $100.00 prize, are ready to withdraw from the contest on the other hand others will stick and new ones are dropping in to take the places of the old ones. The vote for the Queen so far this week is as follows: Miss Bertha Moseley.....Votes 976 Mrs. William Emanuel.....“ 255 Miss Elizabeth B. Slaughter“ 37 Miss Niia Bunn.....“ 12 Mrs. Harry A. Duncan.....“ 15 Mrs. Geneva Smith.....“ 15 Mrs. John R. Marshall.....“ 40 Mrs. J. H. Johnson.....“ 10 Mrs. Carrier Warner.....“ 15 Mrs. Louise Montgomery.....“ 16 Mrs. J. C. Stewart.....“ 20 In order to vote for your favorite for queen of the carnival, cut out the coupon in another column of this paper, and mail it as directed. Vote early and often and your choice for the queen may be the lucky winner of the $100.00 prize. This coming week active work will begin on the construction of the arches for the carnival from 31st and State St. to 39th and State and at the same time the platform will be erected which will be used for the purpose of crowning the queen. CHIPS. Mrs. Sandy W. Trice, 6438 Vincennes avenue, left last evening for a four weeks visit to Omaha, Neb., and Denver, Colo. Maj. Robert R. Jackson has spent this week at Bowling Green, Ky., where he was in the encampment with the uniform ranks of Knights of Pythias. Mrs. John R. Marshall, 3630 Calumet avenue, was indisposed the first few days of this week and she was unable to attend the 11th annual outing of the Appomattox Club. Mrs. F. T. Lindsay, of Xenia, Ohio, is spending a few days with Mrs. Wm. Maxwell, of No. 5244 State street, en route from St. Paul meeting of the Negro Educational Congress. George W. Holt, 3004 State St., attended the 11th annual outing of the Appomattox Club and he spent much time in greeting his many friends who were in evidence at the picnic. Dr. T. E. Speed, of Jefferson, Tex., Grand Medical Director for the Knights of Pythias of that state, has been in the city this week visiting with his old friend, Attorney Walter M. Farmer. Thomas Wallace Swann spent the last three weeks in the East, rubbing up against some of the prominent White and Colored Democrats and progressives; will return home the first of the week. Mrs. Emma L. Austin, 4927 Dearborn street, has been confined to her home with sickness for the past four weeks; she is improving, however, and she expects to be able to be out again in the next week or so. Mr. and Mrs. I. Elmer Spyglass, of Toledo, Ohio, were the guests last Sunday afternoon of Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, at the Field Day exercises of the Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guards, at the White Sox Base Ball Park. J. M. Higginbothan, the leading Afro-American mason and general contractor in this city, 4555 Champlain avenue, has been kept extremely busy this season in constructing some substantial buildings in the various parts of Chicago. Thursday evening, Mrs. Elizabeth McDonald, 6130 Ada street, gave a "Social Evening," in honor of Revs: D. Lee Jefferson, and Samuel Burt, pastors respectfully of the Hope Presbyterian church and St. John A. M. E. church. It was a very pleasant affair which was largely attended. Last evening, I. Elmer Spyglass, one of the greatest Afro-American tenor baritone's in this country, assisted by Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, Miss Margaret Jackson, and Mr. Roland Dent, gave a vocal recital at Grace Presbyterian Church which was well filled by those who appreciate fine up-to-date singing. Samuel Alschuler, who was one of the big wheel horses of Democracy at the Baltimore Convention, and who is well pleased with its deliberations, feels confident that the ticket named by it, Gov. Woodrow Wilson and Gov. Thomas R. Marshall, will be elected President and Vice-President of the United States. Dr. W. H. Marshall, 3102 S. State street: "It gives me much pleasure to state that with much interest I read the two leading articles in "The Broad Ax," of the issue of July 20, one on the expelling of Senator William Lorimer from the United States Senate, and the other on the rude conduct of our young girls, corner of 31st and State streets, and on young boys carrying revolvers; and I must say both articles were timely and to the point; and "The Broad Ax" is the best of all the weekly newspapers published in Chicago. Mrs. Martha Broadus-Anderson and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, were the hostess at a luncheon at the Appomattox Club picnic Tuesday, at Glenwood Park and the following answered present when the roll was called and everybody was ready to get on the outside of the eating; Prof. and Mrs. William Emanuel, Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Wright, Col. William R. Cowan, Editor R. S. Abbott, Mr. H. C. Catlin, Col. J. H. Johnson, Mr. A. L. McBride, Mr. R. J. Collins, Mr. Henry S. Anderson, Mr. Frank H. Hamilton, Dr. Watkins and Julius F. Taylor all in it was one of the Jolliest parties on the grounds. Vain Qualifications. "I am honest, intelligent, discreet, industrious and capable of making friends," said the young man who was looking for employment. "Well," replied Senator Sorghum, "you ought to get along, although I have seen a lot of men go before a convention with those recommendations and fall to get more than a complimentary vote"—Washington Star. Eloping Up to Date. The coatless man puts a careless arm Round the waist of the hatless girl While over the dustless, mudless roads In a horseless wagon they whirl. Like a leadless bullet from hammerless gun, By smokeless powder driven, They fly to taste the speechless joys Of endless union given. The only luncheon his coinless purse Affords to them the means Is a tasteless meal of boneless cod, Whose beaks of strifeless beans He smokes his old tobaccoless pipe And laughs a mirthless laugh When papa tries to coax her back By wireless telegraph. He Beat It. Mrs. Nagg—What did you do with that rug I gave you to clean this morning? Mr. Nagg—I gave a tramp a dime to beat it. Mrs. Nagg—Did he beat it? Mr. Nagg -He did-as soon as my back was turned.-Cincinnati Enquirer. Thith Ith Very Thilly! Thith ith the wirth thuggestion we have theen lately in regard to bookth. —Woman's Home Companion. Poet's Apology. I weary of these foolish rimes And fain would take a long, long rest, But jinglers live in parlous times, And there's no change in last year's vest. That's why it is we linger on. Still writing verse from day to day, Though inspiration's light has gone And oft our mood is far from gay. —Birmingham Age-Herald. Cigarette Savings "Father seems impressed with your talk about coupons," said the girl. "Have you really any?" "Sure," answered the gulleful youth. "Got 700 saved up toward the furniture for our little flat."—Louisville Courrier. Journal. A Minus Quantity Editor—I wish you had asked the distinguished visitor how our street car manners impressed him. Reporter—I did, sir, and he replied that he hadn't seen any manners on our street cars.—Boston Transcript. The Family. Father whacks the carpet Hanging on the line; Son is playing baseball On the rink; Daughter's out canoeing With some jolly friends; Mother washes, irons, cooks, Scrubs and sweeps and mends. —Canadian Courier. The Nautilus. The idea of air tight compartments in ships was suggested by the peculiar construction of the nautilus. The shell of this animal has forty or fifty compartments, into which air or water may be admitted to allow the occupant to sink or float, as it pleases. Woman and Talk, John Hunter, the famous anatomist, once said that the feminine love of conversation was a consequence of a peculiarity in brain tissue. Champagne Bottles Great skill is required in manufacturing champagne bottles, which must be almost mathematically even in the thickness of the glass. The glass must be perfectly smooth and the necks exact in every particular to insure perfect corking. The grass—I have to cut the grass Amid the host of cheerless things That make a round of country life This is the cheerlessest, by jing! I am acquainted to spray The hedge to do not scuffle The bean to pole, the pea to pod And when I plan an evening off It rains and rains and rains, and then I have to cut the grass again! But there will come a time all right In some far summer ear I pass When, bent beneath the weight of years, I shall not have to cut the grass. An Unfortunate Abbreviation. Cardinal Gibbons was discussing Gilmore and his band. "Glimore," continued the cardinal, "was famous for his playing of Mozart's 'Twelfth Mass.' On one occasion he played it in a North Carolina town, and next day the local paper announced that he 'rendered with great effect Mozart's 'Twelfth Mass-chessets'" "Popular Magazine. This is Mrs. Forbes-Robertson Hale's latest suffrage story: "A negro woman was arguing and arguing with her husband, and when she had finished he said, 'Dinah, yo' talk don't affect me no mo' than a flea bite.' "Well, niggah,' she answered. Ts gawna keep yo' scratchin.'"—Woman's Home Companion. His Limit. "Queen of my heart," he softly sighed. "We'll travel fast and far Along the dewy country roads Within a touring car Or on a white, palatial yacht Beneath the moonlight pale Across the blue and breeye bay I'll take you for a sail. "Together in an aeroplane "We'll mount the azure sky And soar among the fleecy clouds And with the eagle fly, Or in a seagel motorboat We'll skim by the highland." And then they took a trolley car And went to Coney Island. —New York Times. At Last. Warren Chambers—So Cashier Morral has gone wrong? They say he has been stealing for fifteen years. Barclay Murray—Why, when they investigated his books a year ago I thought he came out of the ordeal unspotted. Warren Chambers—He did, but they have spotted him now—Puck. The Essential. "You see, we have good streets, excellent lighting and shipping facilities. Trade conditions are good. We hope you will locate here." "I dunno," said the visitor. "Things look good. But tell me this." "Well?" "What kind of a ball team have you got?"—Washington Herald. WOMEN IN UPLIFT WORK. Auxiliary to New England Convention Aids Institutions and Individuals. The women's auxiliary to the New England Baptist missionary convention reported receipts for the year of $273.87 at the recent annual meeting in Orange, N. J. The work of the organization under the able leadership of the president, Mrs. E. B. Holland, for the past two years has steadily grown. The auxiliary, besides assisting the general convention in various ways, does a large missionary and educational work. The institutions to which the organization gave financial assistance at the recent meeting were the Virginia Seminary and College in Lynchburg, Va.; the Watchman Industrial school, Providence, R. I.; the Howard Orphanage and Industrial school, Kings Park, N. Y., and two institutions maintained for working girls. The Baptist mission work in Africa was given the sum of $25 and the general convention toward its missionary and educational work $50. Two wonders were given $5 each. The members are loyal to the work, and each year an increase is noted in individual achievements. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, Mrs. E. B. Holland of Providence, R. L.; first vice president, Mrs. Wiley Seay of Brooklyn; second vice president, Mrs. Christina Harris of Stamford, Conn.; recording secretary, Mrs. Margaret L. Shepard of New York; corresponding secretary, Mrs. M. J. Glascoe of Providence; treasurer, Mrs. S. A. Harris of Brooklyn; executive board, Mrs. M. S. Tribbett and Mrs. A. Tribbett of Philadelphia; Mrs. Shepard and Mrs. Mattie V. Ellis of Hartford, Conn.; Mrs. Elvina Washington of Boston, Mrs. Julia O'Hagan of New York and Miss Lucy Washington of Orange. Good Measure Mr. Hilton — Have you opened that bottle of champagne, Bridget? Bridget—Fairly, I started to open it if it began to open itself. Sure, the stem that filled that bottle must 'a' put in two quarts instead of wan—Philadelphia Record. Cicaro's Wives. Dicero had a shrew named Terentia, who made him do as she pleased. He was under great obligations to Clodius, but when the divorce suit of Caesar against Pompilia came up for trial Terentia compelled Dicero to appear against Clodius. Tired of Terentia, Dicero got a divorce and married a rich girl named Pubillia, left her and lived alone until his death. THE BROAD AX PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and as all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Custodian of the Public Debt. Indeed Single Taxes, Republicans, or anyone else can have their say, as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad AX is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever accumulating the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 5007 ARMOUR AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. PHONE DREXEL 4590. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19. Illinois under Act of March 3, 1879. THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Presidents and Secretaries of State Negro Business Leagues throughout the United States, as well as officers of Local Negro Business Leagues, are busily engaged arranging for special Pullman, Tourist or Chair Car accommodations for delegates who plan to attend the Thirteenth annual meeting of the National Negro Business League to be held in Chicago, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 21st, 22nd and 23rd. 1912. It has been found that the Passenger Agents of the railroads are disposed to heartily co-operate in making such arrangements for delegates. The following recommendations are made for the benefit of those who have not already made plans for their State or Local delegations. In all cases make the special Pullman or Tourist Car party a personally conducted affair. Select the most attractive route for the going trip to Chicago to arouse interest among the delegates. Start early enough 40 permit stop-overs at points of interest en route. The one in charge of the party should make a careful study of points of interest, etc., that he may in his correspondence, advertising and on the trip speak with authority. Get the active co-operation of all the railroads and especially of the initial line in your state. When you have decided upon the route, write (or better, see personally) the General Passenger Agent of that particular railway. Tell him you will undertake the work of securing a special car party to the Chicago meeting, if you have positive assurance of his active co-operation on the lines: (a) The railroad to furnish full information to all prospective members of the parties, giving data covering itinerary and points of interest en route to Chicago. (b) The railroad to circulate this information and itinerary with your co-operation among the members of your Local or State League. (c) The railroad to advertise the special Pullman or Tourist Car party in all the Negro newspapers of the state. (d) The railroad to send instructions to its agents throughout your state to carry out the active canvass for members for party, with your co-operation. Persons intending to organize such Pullman or Tourist Car parties are urged to keep the Corresponding Secretary, Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, in close touch with their plans, so that he may assist in bringing parties in the same territory together. Attention to this request will be cordially appreciated. It will facilitate the whole movement. Delegates intending to be present should send early notice of such intention to S. J. Evans, Chairman, Committee on Homes, 417 East 42nd Place, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Evans and his committee will assign these various delegations in accordance with such instructions as may be sent them. The Chicago Negro Business League in planning for the social entertainment of the delegates has arranged an Automobile Tour of the city, taking in the various points of interest, the monster business houses, the Board of Trade, etc.; also for a Boat Excursion on Lake Michigan in honor of the delegates, and a Banquet at the Seventh Regiment Armory on the last evening of the Convention. In addition to these social features which have been arranged for the entertainment of the delegates, entertainments are also being arranged for at the various clubs of the city; a reception in honor of the wives of the delegates promises to be the event of the meeting. The daily sessions of the League will be held in the Pakin Theatre, 27th and State Streets. The program for the meeting will be issued from the press not later than August 1st. Instead of being closely confined to stories of personal "experiences" as in other years, specialists have been invited to speak on various subjects of commercial interest to the delegate: Mena J. Rosenwald, President of Sears, Roebuck & Company, the philanthropist; Edward B. Butler, of Butler Brothers; and a number of Chicago's most prominent business men, have been requested to be present, and deliver short addresses. Such addresses from these Captains of Industry and Finance, should be most ```markdown ``` helpful. The morning session, Thursday, August 22nd, will be used altogether by the National Negro Bankers Association. GRAND RECEPTION LAST NIGHT BY THE ODD FELLOWS AT QUINN CHAPEL IN HONOR OF EDWARD H. MORRIS. Last evening the Colored Odd Fellows of this city, gave a reception at Quinn Chapel, in honor of Edward H. Morris, their Grand Master, who with Mrs. Morris, have just returned home from a six months tour, around the world. Mr. and Mrs. Morris, were driven in a carriage from the home of Maj. John C. Buckner, and in company with him who is the Grand Major General of that order, to Odd Fellows Hall on State street, where the procession was formed, headed by the 12th Regiment Uniform Rank Band and a great many people along the streets witnessed the procession and the home coming of Mr. and Mrs. Morris. Near 8 o'clock the parade wound up in front of Quinn Chapel, where the following program was rendered: George T. Kersey, Master of Ceremonies and Chairman. Robert W. Lacy, Secretary of General Committee. 1. Opening Ode by the Household of Ruth Choir. 2. Invocation by Rev. W. D. Cook, Pastor of Quinn Chapel. 3. Master of Ceremonies. 4. Vocal Solo by Mrs. Sloan. 5. Welcome, Adjt. General, Col. Morris Lewis. 6. Welcome, M. N. D. G., Sister Nora Taylor. 7. Selection by the 12th Regiment Band. 8. Introduction of Grand Master by Master of Ceremonies George T. Kersey. 9. Address—National Grand Master, Hon. Edward H. Morris. Refreshments in the Lecture Room. HEALTH NOTES Clean up and keep clean. When we sin against the laws of sense and sanitation, we are certain to suffer for it. A nation practices the highest form of economy when it spends money in saving the lives of its people. Typhoid fever is a preventable disease. Personal, household and community cleanliness will prevent it. --- Flies carry germs as a dog does flies. Flies have been found to carry from 550 to 6,600,000 bacteria. They obtain these from spit and human excreta, and carry them on the outside of their bodies, or by eating them. Germs do not die when digested by the fly. --- Every large city has its problems of bad housing, dirty alleys, refuse disposition and community education for community good, and the speedy solution of these problems depends upon the vigor and intelligence with which they are attacked by the constituted authorities and the co-operation and support given to these officials by the people themselves. --- Flies lay their eggs mostly in horse manure and sometimes in decaying garbage or vegetable matter, and human excreta. About five days after egg is laid fly becomes a worm or maggot, emerging full grown from this stage after the end of the winter, or in summer five days after the maggot stage. Each female fly lays about 120 eggs. There is a new generation of flies about every two weeks, so one fly can become the ancestor to billions in a summer. Last week one of our good looking Colored girls refused to let a young Colored man walk with her across the street, telling him out right "No indeed he couldn't walk with her as her White friend might see him." She was a girl of the under world, openly sinning against her race and the silly Negro man should not have wanted to walk one step with one of her kind. But we have a certain class of girls who pretend to be nice. Their names are on our church and Sunday school rolls. They sing in our choirs and concerts, teach in our day and sabbath schools. They are on our literary programs for solos, papers and instrumental selections. Yet notwithstanding all of their hypocrisy they commit a damnable sin with White men, which puts them lower than a brute. There may be some excuse for the Colored girl who never had a chance to be good. But those young girls with parents to help them, going to church and Sunday school, reading the bible, singing and praying, and then stealing away from their race and the only men WALTEERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, Cor. 38th and Dearborn Sts. Rev. H. J. Callis, D. D., Pastor. The interest in our Friday evening class meeting is still on the increase. On last Friday evening we had an attendance of 110, our class offering was $21.00. The spiritual tide was at high water mark. The Sunday morning prayer meeting is also increasing in interest, in fact the spiritual activities were never in better condition. The services last Sunday were well attended, the sermons delivered by the pastor were well received, and many comments as to the excellency of the evening sermon was heard as the audience passed out; three persons joined the church during the day. The services for the coming sabbath will be in the usual order, the pastor will preach morning and evening. The Willing Workers Club, a new auxiliary in the church, will have their first sermon at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, preached by Rev. Webb, pastor of Trinity Mission. The club is expected to serve dinner. Our annual church and Sunday School outing will be at Mt. Glenwood Chautauqua Grove, Wednesday, July 31st. The train will leave the LaSalle Street station at 10:30 A. M., 31st Street station at 10:35 A. M., 63rd Street station at 10:40 A. M. Returning will leave at 6:00 P. M. Round trip, 75 cents. It is hoped that all of our members and friends will avail themselves of this splendid days outing. Our former presiding Elder Dr. T. H. Tipton, who has been seriously ill at his home, 57 East 34th street, is very much improved and able to be out occasionally for which we are all very grateful—"C." MISSES NITA AND MABEL SCOTT OF NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE ARE VISITING FRIENDS IN CHI- CAGO. Misses Nita and Mabel Scott, prominent members of the exclusive clubs of Nashville, Tenn., namely, the Bachelor Maids, and the X. Y. Z. are visiting this city, as the guests of Miss Maude J. Roberts, 3231 Vernon avenue, and they are the recipients of many social courtesies and have met the young elite of the city. On Saturday, Miss Vera Wesley entertained the Misses Scott to an automobile party which consumed three hours followed by a luncheon by Miss Eloraine Caldwell and whist party in the evening. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of these young ladies were: Misses Naomi Jackson, Robbie Tobias, Mamye Thomas, Mamye Mason of Cincinnati, Ohio, Miss Smith of Columbus, O., and M. J. Roberts, Dr. Raby, Messrs. Kelley, Saunders, Jones and Green, Mrs L. Cole. ST. MARY'S CHURCH. 5251 Dearborn St. Special services Sunday which is our Rally Day. THE CONTEST FOR THE QUEEN OF THE AUGUST CARNIVAL IS STILL ATTREACTING ATTENTION OF THE LADIES. The August Carnival is less than one month away and the contest for its Queen is still growing apace every day, it is true that some of the timid ladies who will never have the courage to win and hold a handsome and a loving husband and some of those who have husbands are fearful that they will not pull down the $100.00 prize, are ready to withdraw from the contest on the other hand others will stick and new ones are dropping in to take the places of the old ones. The vote for the Queen so far this week is as follows: Miss Bertha Moseley.....Votes 976 Mrs. William Emanuel....." 255 Miss Elizabeth B. Slaughter ....." 37 Miss Nioma Bunn....." 12 Mrs. Harry A. Duncan....." 15 Mrs. Geneva Smith....." 15 Mrs. John R. Marshall....." 40 Mrs. J. H. Johnson....." 10 Mrs. Carrier Warner....." 15 Mrs. Louise Montgomery....." 16 Mrs. J. C. Stewart....." 20 In order to vote for your favorite for queen of the carnival, cut out the coupon in another column of this paper, and mail it as directed. Vote early and often and your choice for the queen may be the lucky winner of the $100.00 prize. This coming week active work will begin on the construction of the arches for the carnival from 31st and State St. to 39th and State and at the same time the platform will be erected which will be used for the purpose of crowning the queen. CHIPS. Mrs. Sandy W. Trice, 6438 Vincennes avenue, left last evening for a four weeks visit to Omaha, Neb., and Denver, Colo. Maj. Robert R. Jackson has spent this week at Bowling Green, Ky., where he was in the encampment with the uniform ranks of Knights of Pythias. Mrs. John R. Marshall, 3630 Calumet avenue, was indisposed the first few days of this week and she was unable to attend the 11th annual outing of the Appomattox Club. Mrs. F. T. Lindsay, of Xenia, Ohio, is spending a few days with Mrs. Wm. Maxwell, of No. 5244 State street, en route from St. Paul meeting of the Negro Educational Congress. --- George W. Holt, 3004 State St., attended the 11th annual outing of the Appomattox Club and he spent much time in greeting his many friends who were in evidence at the picnic. Dr. T. E. Speed, of Jefferson, Tex., Grand Medical Director for the Knights of Pythias of that state, has been in the city this week visiting with his old friend, Attorney Walter M. Farmer. Thomas Wallace Swann spent the last three weeks in the East, rubbing up against some of the prominent White and Colored Democrats and progressives; will return home the first of the week. Mrs. Emma L. Austin, 4927 Dearborn street, has been confined to her home with sickness for the past four weeks; she is improving, however, and she expects to be able to be out again in the next week or so. Mr. and Mrs. I. Elmer Spyglass, of Toledo, Ohio, were the guests last Sunday afternoon of Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, at the Field Day exercises of the Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guards, at the White Sox Base Ball Park. J. M. Higginbothan, the leading Afro-American mason and general contractor in this city, 4555 Champlain avenue, has been kept extremely busy this season in constructing some substantial buildings in the various parts of Chicago. Thursday evening, Mrs. Elizabeth McDonald, 6130 Ada street, gave a "Social Evening," in honor of Revs: D. Lee Jefferson, and Samuel Burt, pastors respectfully of the Hope Presbyterian church and St. John A. M. E. church. It was a very pleasant affair which was largely attended. Last evening, I. Elmer Spyglass, one of the greatest Afro-American tenor baritone's in this country, assisted by Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, Miss Margaret Jackson, and Mr. Roland Dent, gave a vocal recital at Grace Presbyterian Church which was well filled by those who appreciate fine up-to-date singing. Samuel Alschuler, who was one of the big wheel horses of Democracy at the Baltimore Convention, and who is well pleased with its deliberations, feels confident that the ticket named by it, Gov. Woodrow Wilson and Gov. Thomas R. Marshall, will be elected President and Vice-President of the United States. Dr. W. H. Marshall, 3102 S. State street: "It gives me much pleasure to state that with much interest I read the two leading articles in "The Broad Ax," of the issue of July 20, one on the expelling of Senator William Lorimer from the United States Senate, and the other on the rude conduct of our young girls, corner of 31st and State streets, and on young boys carrying revolvers; and I must say both articles were timely and to the point; and "The Broad Ax" is the best of all the weekly newspapers published in Chicago. Mrs. Martha Broadus-Anderson and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, were the hostess at a luncheon at the Appomattox Club picnic Tuesday, at Glenwood Park and the following answered present when the roll was called and everybody was ready to get on the outside of the eating; Prof. and Mrs. William Emanuel, Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Wright, Col. William R. Cowan, Editor R. S. Abbott, Mr. H. C. Catlin, Col. J. H. Johnson, Mr. A. L. McBride, Mr. R. J. Collins, Mr. Henry S. Anderson, Mr. Frank H. Hamilton, Dr. Watkins and Julius F. Taylor all in all it was one of the Jolliest parties on the grounds. Vain Qualifications "I am honest, intelligent, discreet, industrious and capable of making friends," said the young man who was looking for employment. "Well," replied Senator Sorghum, "you ought to get along, although I have seen a lot of men go before a convention with those recommendations and fall to get more than a complimentary vote"—Washington Star. Eloping Up to Date The coatsie man puts a careless arm Round the waist of the hatless girl While over the dustless, mudless roads In a horseless wagon they whirl. Like a leadless bullet from hammerless gun, By smokeless powder driven, They fly to taste the speechless joys Of endless union given. The only luncheon his coinless purse Affords to them the means Is a tasteless meal of boneless cod, Whose mouth of stirring beans He smokes his old tobaccoless pipe And laughs a mirthless laugh When papa tries to coax her back By wireless telegraph. He Beat It. Mrs. Nagg—What did you do with that rug I gave you to clean this morning? Mr. Nagg—I gave a tramp a dime to beat it. Mrs. Nagg—Did he beat it? Mr. Nagg—He did—as soon as my back was turned.—Cincinnati Enquirer. Thith Ith Very Thilly! A writer who perhaps means well suggests that "The Beth Book" might be followed by "The Theckond Beth Book" and "The Nexth Beth Book." Thith ith the wirth thuggestion we have theen lately in regard to bookth. -Woman's Home Companion. Poet's Apology. I weary of these foolish rimes And fail would take a long, long rest, But therears live in parrulous times, And there's no change in last year's vest. That's why it is we linger on. Still writing verse from day to day, Though inspiration's light has gone And oft out of sight. —Birmingham Aga-Herald. Cigarette Savings "Father seems impressed with your talk about coupons," said the girl. "Have you really any?" "Sure," answered the gulleful youth. "Got 700 saved up toward the furniture for our little flat."—Louisville Courier-Journal. A Minus Quantity. Editor—I wish you had asked the distinguished visitor how our street car manners impressed him. Reporter—I did, sir, and he replied that he hadn't seen any manners on our street cars.—Boston Transcript. The Family. Father whacks the carpet Hanging on the line; Son is playing ball (He is on the nine); Daughter's out canoeing With some jolly friends; Mother washes, trons, cooks, Scrubs and sweeps and mends. —Canadian Courier. The Nautilus. The idea of air tight compartments in ships was suggested by the peculiar construction of the nautilus. The shell of this animal has forty or fifty compartments, into which air or water may be admitted to allow the occupant to sink or float, as it pleases. Woman and Talk, John Hunter, the famous anatomist, once said that the feminine love of conversation was a consequence of a peculiarity in brain tissue. Champagne Bottles. Great skill is required in manufacturing champagne bottles, which must be almost mathematically even in the thickness of the glass. The glass must be perfectly smooth and the necks exact in every particular to insure perfect corking. FOR RENT. For rent, an 8-room flat, $85.00 per month. The American Apartment building, 278 Wabash avenue. Wm. D. Neighbors and Company. Phone Calmet 2918. The bean to pole, the peas to ho, And when I plan an evening off I rails and rains and rains, and then I have to cut the grass again! An Unfortunate Abbreviation. Cardinal Gibbons was discussing Gilmore and his band. "Gilmore," continued the cardinal, "was famous for his playing of Mozart's 'Twelfth Mass.' On one occasion he played it in a North Carolina town, and next day the local paper announced that he 'rendered with great effect' Mozart's 'Twelfth Massachusetts.''"—Popular Magazine. This is Mrs. Forbes-Robertson Hale's latest suffrage story: "A negro woman was arguing and arguing with her husband, and when she had finished he said, 'Dinah, yo' talk don't affect me no mo' than a flea bite." "Well, niggah,' she answered, Ts gawna keep yo' scratchin'."—Woman's Home Companion. His Limit "Queen of my heart," he softly sighed, "We'll travel fast and far Along the dewy country roads Within a touring car Or on a white, palatial yacht Bencath the moonlight pale Across the blue and breezy bay I'll take you for a sail. "Together in an_aroplane We'll mount the azure sky And soar among the fleecy clouds And with the eagle fly, Or let us speed motorboat We'll ride among the highland" And then they took a trolley car And went to Coney Island. —New York Times. At Last. Warren Chambers—So Cashier Moral has gone wrong? They say he has been stealing for fifteen years. Barclay Murray—Why, when they investigated his books a year ago I thought he came out of the ordeal unspotted. Warren Chambers—He did, but they have spotted him now—Puck. The Essential. "You see, we have good streets, excellent lighting and shipping facilities. Trade conditions are good. We hope you will locate here." "I dunno," said the visitor. "Things look good. But tell me this." "Well?" "What kind of a ball team have you got?"—Washington Herald. WOMEN IN UPLIFT WORK Auxiliary to New England Convention Aids Institutions and Individuals. The women's auxiliary to the New England Baptist missionary convention reported receipts for the year of $273.87 at the recent annual meeting in Orange, N. J. The work of the organization under the able leadership of the president, Mrs. E. B. Holland, for the past two years has steadily grown. The auxiliary, besides assisting the general convention in various ways, does a large missionary and educational work. The institutions to which the organization gave financial assistance at the recent meeting were the Virginia Seminary and College in Lynchburg, Va.; the Watchman Industrial school, Providence, R. I.; the Howard Orphanage and Industrial school, Kings Park, N. Y., and two institutions maintained for working girls. The Baptist mission work in Africa was given the sum of $25 and the general convention toward its missionary and educational work $60. Two windows were given $5 each. The members are loyal to the work, and each year an increase is noted in individual achievements. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, Mrs. I. B. R. Holland of Providence, R. I.; first vice president, Mrs. Wiley Seay of Brooklyn; second vice president, Mrs. Christina Harris of Stamford, Conn.; recording secretary, Mrs. Margaret L. Shepard of New York; corresponding secretary, Mrs. M. J. Glascos of Providence; treasurer, Mrs. S. A. Harris of Brooklyn; executive board, Mrs. M. S. Tribett and Mrs. A. Tribbett of Philadelphia; Mrs. Shepard and Mrs. Mattie V. Ellis of Hartford, Conn.; Mrs. Elvina Washington of Boston, Mrs. Julia O'Hagan of New York and Miss Leary Washington of Orange. Mr. Hilton—Have you opened that bottle of champagne, Bridget? Bridget—Faith, I started to open it gt' it began to open itself. Sure, the foam that filled that bottle must 't put in two quarts instead of won—Philadelphia Record. Cheero's Wives, Cheero had a shrew named Terentil, who made him do as she pleased. He made under great obligations to Clodium, but when the divorce suit of Chearo aggrandished, Pompilia came up for trial Terentil compelled Cheero to appear against Clodium. Tired of Terentil, Cheero got a divorce and married a rich girl named Pubilia, left her and lived alone until his death. THE BROAD AX THE BROAD AX Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priests, Infidels, Single Taxes, Republicans, or anyone else who opposes them, will be guilty is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, even claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Low communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year . . . $3.00 16x Months . . . $1.00 Criticizing rates made known on application. Address all communications to JULNUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 5, 1879. THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Presidents and Secretaries of State Negro Business Leagues throughout the United States, as well as officers of Local Negro Business Leagues, are busily engaged arranging for special Pullman, Tourist or Chair Car accommodations for delegates who plan to attend the Thirteenth annual meeting of the National Negro Business League to be held in Chicago, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 21st, 22nd and 23rd. 1912. It has been found that the Passenger Agents of the railroads are disposed to heartily co-operate in making such arrangements for delegates. The following recommendations are made for the benefit of those who have not already made plans for their State or Local delegations. In all cases make the special Pullman or Tourist Car party a personally conducted affair. Select the most attractive route for the going trip to Chicago to arouse interest among the delegates. Start early enough to permit stop-overs at points of interest en route. The one in charge of the party should make a careful study of points of interest, etc., that he may in his correspondence, advertising and on the trip speak with authority. Get the active co-operation of all the railroads and especially of the initial line in your state. When you have decided upon the route, write (or better, see personally) the General Passenger Agent of that particular railway. Tell him you will undertake the work of securing a special car party to the Chicago meeting, if you have positive assurance of his active co-operation on the lines: (a) The railroad to furnish full information to all prospective members of the parties, giving data covering itinerary and points of interest en route to Chicago. (b) The railroad to circulate this information and itinerary with your co-operation among the members of your Local or State League. (c) The railroad to advertise the special Pullman or Tourist Car party in all the Negro newspapers of the state. (d) The railroad to send instructions to its agents throughout your state to carry out the active canvas for members for party, with your co-operation. Persons intending to organize such Pullman or Tourist Car parties are urged to keep the Corresponding Secretary, Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, in close touch with their plans, so that he may assist in bringing parties in the same territory together. Attention to this request will be cordially appreciated. It will facilitate the whole movement. Delegates intending to be present should send early notice of such intention to S. J. Evans, Chairman, Committee on Homes, 417 East 42nd Place, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Evans and his committee will assign these various delegations in accordance with such instructions as may be sent them. The Chicago Negro Business League in planning for the social entertainment of the delegates has arranged an Automobile Tour of the city, taking in the various points of interest, the monster business houses, the Board of Trade, etc.; also for a Boat Excursion on Lake Michigan in honor of the delegates, and a Banquet at the Seventh Regiment Armory on the last evening of the Convention. In addition to these social features which have been arranged for the entertainment of the delegates, entertainments are also being arranged for at the various clubs of the city; a reception in honor of the wives of the delegates promises to be the event of the meeting. The daily sessions of the League will be held in the Pekin Theatre, 27th and State Streets. The program for the meeting will be issued from the press not later than August 1st. Instead of being closely confined to stories of personal "experiences" as in other years, specialists have been invited to speak on various subjects of commercial interest to the delegates: Monser J. Rosenwald, President of Sears, Roebuck & Company, the philanthropist; Edward B. Butler, of Butter Brothers; and a number of Chicago's most prominent business men have been requested to be present, and deliver short addresses. Such addresses from these Captains of Industry and Finance, should be most helpful. The morning session, Thursday, August 22nd, will be used altogether by the National Negro Bankers' Association. GRAND RECEPTION LAST NIGHT BY THE ODD FELLOWS AT QUINN CHAPEL IN HONOR OF EDWARD H. MORRIS. Last evening the Colored Odd Fellows of this city, gave a reception at Quinn Chapel, in honor of Edward H. Morris, their Grand Master, who with Mrs. Morris, have just returned home from a six months tour, around the world. Mr. and Mrs. Morris, were driven in a carriage from the home of Maj. John C. Buckner, and in company with him who is the Grand Major General of that order, to Odd Fellows Hall on State street, where the procession was formed, headed by the 12th Regiment Uniform Rank Band and a great many people along the streets witnessed the procession and the home coming of Mr. and Mrs. Morris. Near 8 o'clock the parade wound up in front of Quinn Chapel, where the following program was rendered: George T. Kersey, Master of Ceremonies and Chairman. Robert W. Lacy, Secretary of General Committee. 1. Opening Ode by the Household of Ruth Choir. 2. Invocation by Rev. W. D. Cook, Pastor of Quinn Chapel. 3. Master of Ceremonies. 4. Vocal Solo by Mrs. Sloan. 5. Welcome, Adjit. General, Col. Morris Lewis. 6. Welcome, M. N. D. G., Sister Nora Taylor. 7. Selection by the 12th Regiment Band. 8. Introduction of Grand Master by Master of Ceremonies George T. Kersey. 9. Address—National Grand Master, Hon. Edward H. Morris. Refreshments in the Lecture Room. HEALTH NOTES When we sin against the laws of sense and sanitation, we are certain to suffer for it. * * * A nation practices the highest form of economy when it spends money in saving the lives of its people. * * * Typhoid fever is a preventable disease. Personal, household and community cleanliness will prevent it. --- Flies carry germs as a dog does flies. Flies have been found to carry from 550 to 6,600,000 bacteria. They obtain these from spit and human excreta, and carry them on the outside of their bodies, or by eating them. Germs do not die when digested by the fly. --- Every large city has its problems of bad housing, dirty alleys, refuse disposition and community education for community good, and the speedy solution of these problems depends upon the vigor and intelligence with which they are attacked by the constituted authorities and the co-operation and support given to these officials by the people themselves. . . . Flies lay their eggs mostly in horse manure and sometimes in decaying garbage or vegetable matter, and human excreta. About five days after egg is laid fly becomes a worm or maggot, emerging full grown from this stage after the end of the winter, or in summer five days after the maggot stage. Each female fly lays about 120 eggs. There is a new generation of flies about every two weeks, so one fly can become the ancestor to billions in a summer. COLORED GIRLS WHO ARE NOT WORTH THEIR ROOM IN HADES. Last week one of our good looking Colored girls refused to let a young Colored man walk with her across the street, telling him out right "No indeed he couldn't walk with her as her White friend might see him." She was a girl of the under world, openly sinning against her race and the silly Negro man should not have wanted to walk one step with one of her kind. But we have a certain class of girls who pretend to be nice. Their names are on our church and Sunday school rolls. They sing in our choirs and concerts, teach in our day and sabbath schools. They are on our literary programs for solos, papers and instrumental selections. Yet notwithstanding all of their hypocrisy they commit a damnable sin with White men, which puts them lower than a brute. There may be some excuse for the Colored girl who never had a chance to be good. But these young girls with parents to help them, going to church and Sunday school, reading the bible, singing and praying, and then stealing away from their race and the only men ```markdown ``` who would marry and support them honorably and committing an unpar- donable sin with men of another race, all such Colored girls are not worth their room in hades.—The Light, Vicksburg, Miss. To this we say Amen! Amen!—Editor. WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Cor. 38th & Dearborn Sts. Rev. H. J. Callis, D. D., Pastor. The interest in our Friday evening class meeting is still on the increase. On last Friday evening we had an attendance of 110, our class offering was $21.00. The spiritual tide was at high water mark. The Sunday morning prayer meeting is also increasing in interest, in fact the spiritual activities were never in better condition. The services last Sunday were well attended, the sermons delivered by the pastor were well received, and many comments as to the excellency of the evening sermon was heard as the audience passed out; three persons joined the church during the day. The services for the coming sabbath will be in the usual order, the pastor will preach morning and evening. The Willing Workers Club, a new auxiliary in the church, will have their first sermon at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, preached by Rev. Webb, pastor of Trinity Mission. The club is expected to serve dinner. Our annual church and Sunday School outing will be at Mt. Glenwood Chautauqua Grove, Wednesday, July 31st. The train will leave the LaSalle Street station at 10:30 A. M., 31st Street station at 10:35 A. M., 63rd Street station at 10:40 A. M. Returning will leave at 6:00 P. M. Round trip, 75 cents. It is hoped that all of our members and friends will avail themselves of this splendid days outing. Our former presiding Elder Dr. T. H. Tipton, who has been seriously ill at his home, 57 East 34th street, is very much improved and able to be out occasionally for which we are all very grateful—"C." MISSES NITA AND MABEL SCOTT OF NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE ARE VISITING FRIENDS IN CHI- CAGO. Misses Nita and Mabel Scott, prominent members of the exclusive clubs of Nashville, Tenn., namely, the Bachelor Maids, and the X. Y. Z. are visiting this city, as the guests of Miss Maude J. Roberts, 3231 Vernon avenue, and they are the recipients of many social courtesies and have met the young elite of the city. On Saturday, Miss Vera Wesley entertained the Misses Scott to an automobile party which consumed three hours followed by a luncheon by Miss Elorina Caldwell and whist party in the evening. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of these young ladies were: Misses Naomi Jackson, Robbie Tobias, Mamye Thomas, Mamye Mason of Cincinnati, Ohio, Miss Smith of Columbus, O., and M. J. Roberts, Dr. Raby, Messrs. Kelley, Saunders, Jones and Green, Mrs L. Cole. ST. MARY'S CHURCH. 5251 Dearborn St. Rev. Jas. Higgins, Pastor. Services 10:45, 7:45. S. S. 1:45. C. E. 6:45. Special services Sunday which is our Rally Day. Monday, July 29th, Miss May H. Mosely of Columbia College of Expression will give an Elecutionary Recital —Musical an excellent program to be rendered. GRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION Thursday evening, August 8 a grand moonlight excursion along the lake shore will be given under the auspices of the Men's Club of St. Thomas Church, 38th and Wabash avenue, aboard the great steel steamship United States. Tickets 50 ets. Prof. Garfield Wilsons Orchestra will furnish the music aboard the boat. The boat will leave Clark Street Bridge at 7:45 P. M. The Literary Courtship. THE CONTEST FOR THE QUEEN OF THE AUGUST CARNIVAL IS STILL ATTREACTING ATTENTION OF THE LADIES. The August Carnival is less than one month away and the contest for its Queen is still growing apace every day, it is true that some of the timid ladies who will never have the courage to win and hold a handsome and a loving husband and some of those who have husbands are fearful that they will not pull down the $100.00 prize, are ready to withdraw from the contest on the other hand others will stick and new ones are dropping in to take the places of the old ones. The vote for the Queen so far this week is as follows: Miss Bertha Moseley.....Votes 976 Mrs. William Emanuel.....“ 255 Miss Elizabeth B. Slaughter “ 37 Miss Nioma Bunn.....“ 12 Mrs. Harry A. Duncan.....“ 15 Mrs. Geneva Smith.....“ 15 Mrs. John R. Marshall.....“ 40 Mrs. J. H. Johnson.....“ 10 Mrs. Carrier Warner.....“ 15 Mrs. Louise Montgomery.....“ 16 Mrs. J. C. Stewart.....“ 20 In order to vote for your favorite for queen of the carnival, cut out the coupon in another column of this paper, and mail it as directed. Vote early and often and your choice for the queen may be the lucky winner of the $100.00 prize. This coming week active work will begin on the construction of the arches for the carnival from 31st and State St. to 39th and State and at the same time the platform will be erected which will be used for the purpose of crowning the queen. CHIPS Mrs. Sandy W. Trice, 6438 Vincennes avenue, left last evening for a four weeks visit to Omaha, Neb., and Denver, Colo. Maj. Robert R. Jackson has spent this week at Bowling Green, Ky., where he was in the encampment with the uniform ranks of Knights of Pythias. Mrs. John R. Marshall, 3630 Calumet avenue, was indisposed the first few days of this week and she was unable to attend the 11th annual outing of the Appomattox Club. Mrs. F. T. Lindsay, of Xenia, Ohio, is spending a few days with Mrs. Wm. Maxwell, of No. 5244 State street, en route from St. Paul meeting of the Negro Educational Congress. George W. Holt, 3004 State St., attended the 11th annual outing of the Appomattox Club and he spent much time in greeting his many friends who were in evidence at the picnic. Dr. T. E. Speed, of Jefferson, Tex., Grand Medical Director for the Knights of Pythias of that state, has been in the city this week visiting with his old friend, Attorney Walter M. Farmer. Thomas Wallace Swann spent the last three weeks in the East, rubbing up against some of the prominent White and Colored Democrats and progressives; will return home the first of the week. 一 Mrs. Emma L. Austin, 4927 Dearborn street, has been confined to her home with sickness for the past four weeks; she is improving, however, and she expects to be able to be out again in the next week or so. Mr. and Mrs. I. Elmer Spyglass, of Toledo, Ohio, were the guests last Sunday afternoon of Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, at the Field Day exercises of the Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guards, at the White Sox Base Ball Park. J. M. Higginbothan, the leading Afro-American mason and general contractor in this city, 4555 Champlain avenue, has been kept extremely busy this season in constructing some substantial buildings in the various parts of Chicago. Thursday evening, Mrs. Elizabeth McDonald, 6130 Ada street, gave a "Social Evening," in honor of Revs: D. Lee Jefferson, and Samuel Burt, pastors respectfully of the Hope Presbyterian church and St. John A. M. E. church. It was a very pleasant affair which was largely attended. Last evening, I. Elmer Spyglass, one of the greatest Afro-American tenor baritone's in this country, assisted by Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, Miss Margaret Jackson, and Mr. Roland Dent, gave a vocal recital at Grace Presbyterian Church which was well filled by those who appreciate fine up-to-date singing. Samuel Alschuler, who was one of the big wheel horses of Democracy at the Baltimore Convention, and who is well pleased with its deliberations, feels confident that the ticket named by it, Gov. Woodrow Wilson and Gov. Thomas R. Marshall, will be elected Dr. W. H. Marshall, 3102 S. State street: "It gives me much pleasure to state that with much interest I read the two leading articles in "The Broad Ax," of the issue of July 20, one on the expelling of Senator William Lorimer from the United States Senate, and the other on the rude conduct of our young girls, corner of 31st and State streets, and on young boys carrying revolvers; and I must say both articles were timely and to the point; and "The Broad Ax" is the best of all the weekly newspapers published in Chicago. Mrs. Martha Broadus-Anderson and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, the hostess at a luncheon at the Appomattox Club picnic Tuesday, at Glenwood Park and the following answered present when the roll was called and everybody was ready to get on the outside of the eating; Prof. and Mrs. William Emanuel, Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Wright, Col. William R. Cowan, Editor R. S. Abbott, Mr. H. C. Catlin, Col. J. H. Johnson, Mr. A. L. McBride, Mr. R. J. Collins, Mr. Henry S. Anderson, Mr. Frank H. Hamilton, Dr. Watkins and Julius F. Taylor all in all it was one of the Jolliest parties on the grounds. Vain Qualifications. "I am honest, intelligent, discreet, industrious and capable of making friends," said the young man who was looking for employment. "Well," replied Senator Sorghum, "you ought to get along, although I have seen a lot of men go before a convention with those recommendations and fall to get more than a complimentary vote."—Washington Star. Flipping Up to Date The coatless man puts a careless arm Round the waist of the hatless girl While over the dustless, mudless roads In a horseless wagon they whirl. Like a leadless bullet from hammerles gun, By smokeless powder driven, They fly to taste the speechless joys Of endless union given. The only luncheon his coinless purse Affords to them the means In a hasteless manner of stringless beans. He smokes his old tobacco pipe And laughs a mirthless laugh When papa tries to coax her back By wireless telegraph. He Beat It. Mrs. Nagg—What did you do with that rug I gave you to clean this morning? Mr. Nagg—I gave a tramp a dime to beat it. Mrs. Nagg—Did he beat it? Mr. Nagg—He did—as soon as my back was turned.—Cincinnati Enquirer. Thith Ith Very Thilly! Thith ith the wirth thuggestion we have theen lately in regard to bookth. —Woman's Home Companion. Poet's Apology. I weary of these foolish rimes And fain would take a long, long rest, Buddies live in parlous times, And there no change in last year's vest. That's why it is we linger on. Still writing verse from day to day, Though inspiration's light has gone And off our mood is far from gay. I would be glad. Cigarette Savings "Father seems impressed with your talk about coupons," said the girl. "Have you really any?" "Sure," answered the gulleful youth. "Got 700 saved up toward the furniture for our little flat."—Louisville Courier. Journal. A Minus Quantity: Editor—I wish you had asked the distinguished visitor how our street car manners impressed him. Reporter—I did, sir, and he replied that he hadn't seen any manners on our street cars.—Boston Transcript. The Family. Father whacks the carpet Hanging on the liner; Son is playing baseball (He is on the nine); Daughter's out canoeing With some jolly friends; Mother washes, trons, cooks, Scrubs and sweeps and mends. —Canadian Courier. The Nautilus. The idea of air tight compartments in ships was suggested by the peculiar construction of the nautilus. The shell of this animal has forty or fifty compartments, into which air or water may be admitted to allow the occupant to sink or float, as it pleases. Woman and Talk, John Hunter, the famous anatomist, once said that the feminine love of conversation was a consequence of a peculiarity in brain tissue. Champagne Bottles. Great skill is required in manufacturing champagne bottles, which must be almost mathematically even in the thickness of the glass. The glass must be perfectly smooth and the necks exact in every particular to insure perfect corking. For rent, an 8-room flat, $25.00 per month. The American Apartment building, 2728 Webash avenue, Wm. D. Neighbors and Company. Phone Calumet 2918. And when I plan an evening off It rains and rains and rains, and then I have to cut the grass again! But there will come a time all right In some far summer are I pass When, bent beneath the weight of years I have to cut the grass. And if at last the blunts are Not to some verdant realm of bliss, But to dry and blanched. An Unfortunate Abbreviation. Cardinal Gibbons was discussing Gilmore and his band. "Glimore," continued the cardinal, "was famous for his playing of Mozart's 'Twelfth Mass.' On one occasion he played it in a North Carolina town, and next day the local paper announced that he 'rendered with great effect Mozart's 'Twelfth Massachusetts.''" —Popular Magazine. How Long Can He Stand It? This is Mrs. Forbes-Robertson Hale's latest suffrage story: "A negro woman was arguing and arguing with her husband, and when she had finished he said, 'Dinah, you talk don't affect me no no' than a flea bite." "Well, niggah," she answered. "Gawna keep yo' scratchin'." —Woman's Home Companion. His Limit. "Queen of my heart," he softly sighed "We'll travel fast and far Along the dewy country roads Within a touring car Or on a white, palatial yacht Beneath the moonlight pale Across the blue and breezy bay I'll take you for a sail. "Together in an aeroplane We'll mount the azure sky And soar among the fleecy clouds And with the eagle fly, Or in a speedy motorboat We'll skim by cape and highland." And then they took a trolley car And went to Coney Island. —New York Times. At Last. Warren Chambers—So Cashier Morral has gone wrong? They say he has been stealing for fifteen years. Barclay Murray—Why, when they investigated his books a year ago I thought he came out of the ordeal unspotted. Warren Chambers—He did, but they have spotted him now—Puck. The Essential. "You see, we have good streets, excellent lighting and shipping facilities. Trade conditions are good. We hope you will locate here." "I dunno," said the visitor. "Things look good. But tell me this." "Well?" "What kind of a ball team have you got?"—Washington Herald. WOMEN IN UPLIFT WORK. Auxiliary to New England Convention Aids Institutions and Individuals. The women's auxiliary to the New England Baptist missionary convention reported receipts for the year of $273.87 at the recent annual meeting in Orange, N. J. The work of the organization under the able leadership of the president, Mrs. E. B. Holland, for the past two years has steadily grown. The auxiliary, besides assisting the general convention in various ways, does a large missionary and educational work. The institutions to which the organization gave financial assistance at the recent meeting were the Virginia Seminary and College in Lynchburg, Va.; the Watchman Industrial school, Providence, R. I.; the Howard Orphanage and Industrial school, Kings Park, N. Y., and two institutions maintained for working girls. The Baptist mission work in Africa was given the sum of $25 and the general convention toward its missionary and educational work $50. Two wildews were given $5 each. The members are loyal to the work, and each year an increase is noted in individual achievements. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, Mrs. E. B. Holland of Providence, R. L.; first vice president, Mrs. Wiley Seay of Brooklyn; second vice president, Mrs. Christina Harris of Stamford, Conn.; recording secretary, Mrs. Margaret L. Shepard of New York; corresponding secretary, Mrs. M. J. Glassec of Providence; treasurer, Mrs. S. A. Harris of Brooklyn; executive board, Mrs. M. S. Tribbett and Mrs. A. Tribbett of Philadelphia; Mrs. Shepard and Mrs. Mattie V. Ellis of Hartford, Conn.; Mrs. Elvina Washington of Boston, Mrs. Julia O'Hagan of New York and Miss Lucy Washington of Orange. Good Measure Mr. Hilton — Have you opened that bottle of champagne, Bridget? Bridget — Faith, I started to open it if it began to open itself. Sure, the film that filled that bottle must a put in two quarts instead of man—Philadelphia Record. Cleara's Wives Olicero had a shrew named Terentia, who made him do as she pleased. He was under great obligations to Clodius, but when the divorce suit of Caesar against Pompilia came up for trial Terentia compelled Olicero to appear against Clodius. Tired of Terentia, Olicero got a divorce and married a rich girl named Pubilia, left her and lived alone until his death. Greatest Triumph for the Race in the Annals of Local History ---GRAND AUGUST CARNIVAL--- STATE STREET -FROM- 31ST STREET -TO- 35TH STREET AND Negro Exposition STATE S REET -FROM- 31ST STREET -TO- 35TH STREET AUGUST 17th to 31st 1912 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. Watch weekly papers for later announcements or call "Douglas 1565" FOR CONGESSIONS ETC., THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OR THE MOST POPULAR WOMAN IN CHICAGC TO BE THE QUEEN OF THE Cut out this Coupon and Mail it to the CARNIVAL DEPARTMENT. The Broad Ax, 5027 Armour Avenue, Chicago Illinois JESSE BINGA, Manager, Cor. 36th Place and State Street 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 73053 Frank Dunn and J. B. McCaher, Trustees Tel Oakland 1550-1551-1552 Established 1877 John J. Dunn Coal Wholesale Retail FIFTY-FIRST STREET and ARMOUR AVE. Rallyards: 51st St. and L. S. & M. S. 51st St. and Armour Ave. CHICAGO Residence, 1262 Mecalister Place Telephone, Monroe 2714 Attorney at Law Suite 318-320 Reaper Block Clark and Washington Streets CHICAGO Phones, Central 1249; Auto, 41-913 Tel. Central 3142 Franklin A. Denison Attorney at Law 36 W. RANDOLPH STREET Suite 708 Delaware Building . CHICAGO Greatest Triumph for No. 508 East 36th Street. Suite 405,145 Clark St. Cor. Randolph St. Things Unprintable. Willie—Mother always carves when we have company for dinner. Bobby—Isn't your father able to? Willie—Guess he ain't able to without sayin' things.—Boston Transcript. Thanks Either Way. Pat (to doctor)—If Ol live, doctor, shure Ol'll have you to thank for it. Pat's Wife (somewhat prejudiced against the doctor)—And if you die, Pat, you can thank him too.—Judge. Going Up. The cost of living's going up. Man stands on the financial brink. The five cent soda water lass Today, to show a little class. Takes nothing but a ten cent drink. —Detroit Free Press. The successful salesman needs three things: The goods, "sticktoftiveness" and an agreeable personality, none of which can be gained by study. The most important of the three is the first. Old Time Hiccough Curea Galen recommended sneezing as a cure for hickle. Aetius approved of a cupping instrument, with great heat, to the breast. Alexander believed in an oxymel of squills. Alsaharavius made use of refrigerant drafts. Rhazes put his trust in calefactens, such as cumin, pepper, rue and the like in vinegar. Rogerius looked kindly on calefacten, attenuant and carminative medicines. Principle of the Hinge The principle of the hinge is seen in almost every joint in the animal kingdom. No animal is without a hinge joint somewhere or other in its anatomy. Women Sailors. Women sailors are employed in Denmark, Norway and Finland and are often found to be excellent mariners. In Denmark several women are employed as state officials at sea, and particularly in the pilot service. They go out to meet the incoming ships, they climb nimbly out of their boats, they show their official diploma, and they steer the newcomer safely into the harbor. It is the same in Finland. Vucca Roots. The roots of the yucca are extensively used as a substitute for soap in many parts of Mexico and Central America. Delaware's Names Delaware has been called the Diamond State, for, though small in size, it formerly was of great political importance. It also enjoys the nickname of the Blue Hen State, this having been bestowed on account of a gentleman named Caldwell, who made the state famous in sporting annals by the quality of his gamecocks, which he always bred from the eggs of a blue hen, believing that this was the best color for the mother of a gamecock. Appearances. Keep clean, keep well and dress well. Cleanliness and health are attractive. The world is a great respecter of good clothes. GIVES BANQUET TO COLLEGIANS Pastor of Bethel Church Promoter of Big Function. ORATORY AND MUSIC GALORE Unique Affair In Honor of Young Men and Women Who Have Won Their Spurs at College Attended by Great Throng—Dr. P. A. Scott's Influence and Leadership. By Miss ELIZABETH JONES Pittsburgh.-The testimonial banquet recently given at the Bethel A. M. E. church in this city in honor of the graduates of the various institutions of learning in Pittsburgh and vicinity and also from distant cities was a most pronounced success. The banquet was given also as an incentive to other young men and women who have not yet completed their studies to press on until they reach the goal of their ambition. The reception was planned after the manner of a regular college commencement. The program consisted of addresses, orations and original essays by a number of graduates from different institutions. The music furnished by the J. W. Myers orchestra was classical and arranged in keeping with the occasion. The affair brought together some of the most cultured and enterprising people of Pittsburgh, representing almost every vocation and calling. The program was pronounced one of the finest ever witnessed in this city. The following institutions were represented by the graduates: Pittsburgh high school, Misses Eaighter Watson, Jennie Goldston, Gladys Tibbs, Jennie V. Patterson and Frank E. Scott; Braddock high school, Miss Irene O. Morris and Oliver M. Johnson; Cannonsburg high school, Miss Pearl J. Walls and Lewis A. McGee, the latter winning highest honors in a white school and receiving a gold medal. New Brighton high school, Miss Aura B. Walden; Carnegie Technical Institute, Misses Lois Hall and Carrie P. Barks; University of Pittsburgh, Leo P. Phillips; Wilberforce university, Miss Julia Bumery and William P. Bayless, A. B.; Howard university, Miss Jean Hamilton and Horace Jenkins; Storer college, Misses Roy Johnson and Hilda Hamilton; Morgan college, Walter Jackson; Beaver college, Miss Norine Webster; United Presbyterian college, Miss Hattle Simms. These twenty-two young people are preparing to enter a variety of professions and callings, among them being domestic science, civil service, teaching, journalism, literature, pharmacy, medicine, law and the ministry. Judging from their splendid school career, their excellent qualities and the brilliant manner in which they acquitted themselves on this occasion, a very useful future can safely be predicted for each of them. This beautiful banquet and testimonial was planned and conducted by Dr. P. A. Scott, the popular and successful pastor of the historic old Wylie avenue church, and he has thereby not only honored in a very signal way the graduates and those whom they represent, but has won for himself new and justly merited honors as a leader in thought and activity and as a patron and indorser of the higher education of the race. In closing the graduates' testimonial Dr. Scott announced that his purpose is to perpetuate this occasion annually and to develop it into much larger proportions from year to year. To encourage and assist in the development of a strong and intelligent citizenship should be the duty of every person who has the interest of the race at heart. This is Dr. Scott's idea, and it has met herty approval. LEFT FORTUNE TO WHITES. Relatives Not Mentored In Will of Miss Catherine Simmons. Miss Catherine Simmons, whose death occurred recently in Middletown, Conn., left an estate valued at $10,000. When the will of Miss Simmons was filed for probate it was discovered that of five bequests of $500 each made to various institutions not one cent was left to her relatives. The rest of the estate, according to the terms of the will, is left to former Governor Frank B. Weeks, who is a resident of Middletown. The income from this residue is to be distributed by the ex-governor to whatever charities or benevolence his good judgment may dictate. So far as is known, all of the estate goes to other than members of her own race. The colored people, therefore, who knew the deceased expressed great surprise when they found out the terms of the will when it was offered for probate. It is said that the relatives of Miss Simmons will not contest the terms of the document, as they feel sure that Mr. Weeks will do the square thing. Miss Simmons was well known in Middletown and vicinity, where she had lived upward of fifty years. She had worked for many of the wealthy white families and had saved her earnings. She was well thought of by all for whom she had worked. The amount of her savings shows that she was no spendthrift. IN WOMEN'S CLUB CIRCLES. National Body to Meet In Hampton Progress in New York. For several years the months of July and August have been noted for the great gatherings of women's clubs, educational associations and business organizations. This year will be no exception to the general custom. The New York State Federation of Women's Clubs held its fifth annual meeting at St. Mark's M. E. church, in New York city, July 2 to 8, inclusive. The meeting was largely attended by delegates and visitors from all over the state. There were also many visitors from Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Jersey. The reports showed that the clubs in the main were in a prosperous condition. The report of the state organizer, Mrs. M. C. Lawton of Brooklyn, showed that she had organized or brought into the federation eight Negro clubs, besides others which were brought in by the various workers in other sections of the state, since the last annual meeting. The biennial meeting of the National Association of Women's Clubs will be held in Hampton, Va., beginning on Monday, July 22. This is the largest body of colored women in the United States. The sessions will be presided over by Miss E. C. Carter of New Bedford, Mass. The annual meeting of the Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs, Mrs. C. S. Gunner president, was held in Jersey City, N. J., for three days beginning on Wednesday, July 17. Delegates were present in large numbers from all the New England states. The reports showed an increase in the membership of the clubs generally. The organization as a whole is in splendid financial condition and gives largely to educational and charitable work. PREPARED FOR BUSINESS. College Record of Young Physician Indicates Bright Future. Fresh from college, capable and ambitious, Dr. L. T. Delany goes forth from the medical school of the University of Pennsylvania to shoulder the responsibilities of life in the business world. He has shown great adaptability for his chosen profession and has prospects for a bright future. He made a brilliant record while in school, taking high rank in gynecology, surgery and pathology. While a student at the University of Pennsylvania Dr. Delany made a study of the hospital facilities at the Mercer and Douglass hospitals in Philadelphia, acting in the capacity of resident physician. Thus he gained a considerable practical experience. Dr. Delany is a native of Raleigh, N. C., whither he will return to begin his professional career. Before taking up his studies in the north Dr. Delany graduated from the medical school of Shaw university. He is also an alumnus of the St. Augustine Normal school. DOWNINGTOWN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL MAKES PROGRESS. Trustees' Financial Report and President's Statement Are Encouraging. At the recent annual meeting of the board of trustees of the Downingtown (Pa.) Industrial school President William A. Creditt, LL. D., and Treasurer Dr. T. J. Minton rendered satisfactory and encouraging reports. The meeting was held at the office of the accountant, Mr. Charles H. Brooks, on Lombard street, Philadelphia. The reports were approved by the board and audited by the local auditing committee, which is composed of the Rev. J. M. Palmer and Mr. R. G. Jackson. President Creditt's report showed that all notes had been met and that the students had been unusually prompt in the payment of their board bills. The student enrollment for the year was 134, which is the largest since the school opened. One of the special features which have contributed to the success of the school among students has been their willingness and ability. to do well whatever task to which they are assigned. A glance at the buildings and campus in their neatness and inviting appearance will verify this statement. Progress along all lines marks the work of the school year 1911-12. Keeping the motto of the school ever in mind (self help through self work), a number of students worked their way through the industrial branches during the year. Fifteen graduates are prepared to take up the higher branches and are prepared to enter Lincoln university at the opening of the next school year. President W. A. Creditt was re-elected for another year. Dr. Creditt says that the friends of the school have been exceedingly generous. "This is the best year in gifts and donations the school has had." Special mention was made of help received from various sources, individual and from organizations. The amount received from students was $6,417.78, donations, $1,012.88; state of Pennsylvania, $3,000. Workers Among Children Confex. The recent joint conference of workers among girls and the conference of workers among boys was held at Riverdale (N. Y.) Orphan asylum, on the Hudson. The meeting was largely attended by representatives of the work from New York city and Brooklyn. There are 178 boys and 147 girls cared for by the asylum, which is superintended by F. W. Barber. M. Wood is the first director, and there are other capable assistants who take an active part in the work. The Horsefly. A horsefly will live for hours after the head has been pinched off. Why Bodies Were Embalmed. The Egyptians believed that the soul lived only as long as the body endured; hence their reason for embalming the body to make it last as long as possible. It is estimated that altogether there are 400,000,000 mummies in Egypt. Sunset Clouds. Of the various colored rays from the setting sun the red are the last to disappear. That is why sunset clouds turn red last of all before the light dies from them. Under the Chandelier Next time you go to a party watch some of the women as they stand under the chandeliers. Notice how a light shining from above brings out unsuspected lines and angles in all but the youngest and freshest faces. It is a severe test of beauty. Killing a Sneeze To avert a sneeze press the upper lip against the teeth with the forefinger. Alligators of Colombia There seems to be no likelihood of exterminating the alligators of Colombia, no matter how great the slaughter, as each female lays about 100 eggs a year. A "Gold Brick" of Old Time. In one of the Tel-el-Amarna letters, written during the eighteenth dynasty, the king of Babylon accuses Amenophis III. of Egypt of sending him a mass of base metal for gold. He says, "The twenty minas of gold you sent me contained, when melted down, only five minas of pure gold." Nosebleed. Bleeding at the nose is usually a sign that something is wrong with the system. The cause should be discovered and steps taken to remove it. 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. B. 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. 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. 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Pat (to doctor)—If Oi live, doctor, shure O1'll have you to thank for it. Pat's Wife (somewhat prejudiced against the doctor)—And if sou dle, Pat, you can thank him too.—Judge. ein thee ‘The cost of living’s going up. ‘Man stands on the financial brink. ‘The five cent soda water lass ‘Today, to show a little class, ‘Takes nothing but a ten cent drink. —Detrott Free Press. ‘The successful salesman needs three things: The goods, “sticktoitiveness” and an agreeable Pegemality, none of ‘which can be gained by study. The ‘most important of the three is the first. Cld Time Hieesunh Coren’ Galen recommended sneezing as 8 eure for hiccough. Aetius approved of ‘& cupping instrument, with great heat, to the breast. Alexander believed in an orymel of squills. Alsabaravius made use of refrigerant drafts. Rhazes Put his trust in calefacients, such as cumin, pepper, rue and the like in vine- gar. Rogerius looked kindly on cale factent, attenuant and carminative medicines. Principle of the Hinge. ‘The principle of the hinge Is seen in almost every joint in the animal king- dom. No animal ts without a binge Joint somewhere or other In its anat- eR ES Women Sailors. ‘Women sailors are employed in Den- mark, Norway and Finland and are often found to be excellent mariners. In Denmark severa) women are em- ployed as state officials at sea, and Darticularly in the pilot service. ‘They 0 out to meet the incoming ships, they climb nimbly out of their boats, they show their official diploma, and they steer the newcomer safely into the harbor. It is the same in Finland. Yucca Roots. ‘The roots of the yucca are extensive- ly used as a substitute for soap in many parts of Mexico and Central America. Delaware's Names. Delaware has been called the Dis- mond State, for, though small in size, it formerly was of great political im- Portance. It also enjoys the nickname of the Blue Hen State, this having been bestowed on account of a gentle- man named Caldwell, who made the state famous in sporting annals by the quality of his gamecocks, which he al- ‘ways bred from the eggs of a blue hen. believing that this was the best color for the mother of a gamecock. Appearances. Keep clean, keep well and dress well. Cleanliness -and health are attractive. ‘The world is a great respecter of good dlothes. GIVES BANQUET TO GOLLEGIANS Pastor of Bethel Church Pro- moter of Big Function, ORATORY wo st GALORE, By Mike ELIZABETH JONES, Pittsburgh—The testimonial banquet Tecently given at the Bethel A. M. E. church in this city in honor of the graduates of the various institutions of learning in Pittsburgh and vicinity and also from distant cities was a most Pronounced success. The banquet was given also as an incentive to other young men and women who have not yet completed their studies to press on ‘Until they reach the goal of their am- bition. ‘The reception was planned after the manner of a regular college commence- ment. The program consisted of ad- resses, orations and original essays by & number of graduates from different institutions. The music furnished by the J. W. Myers orchestra was classical and arranged in keeping with the oc- casion. The affair brought together some of the most cultured and enterprising peo- ple of Pittsburgh, representing almost every vocation and calling. The pro- gram was pronounced one of the finest ever witnessed in this city. ‘The following institutions were rep- resented by the graduates: Pittsburgh high school, Misses Eaigh- ter Watson, Jennie Goldston, Gladys ‘Tibbs, Jennie V. Patterson and Frank E. Scott; Braddock high school, Miss Irene O. Morris and Oliver M. Johnson; Cannonsburg high school, Miss Pear! J. Walls and Lewis A. McGee, the lat- ter winning highest honors in a white school and receiving a gold medal. New Brighton high school, Miss Au- ra B. Walden; Carnegie Technical in- stitute, Misses Lois Hall and Carrie P. Barks; University of Pittsburgh, Leo P. Phillips; Wilberforce university, Miss Julia Bumery and William P. Bayless, A. B.; Howard university, Miss Jean Hamilton and Horace Jen- kins; Storer college, Misses Roy John- son and Hilda Hamilton; Morgan col- lege, Walter Jackson; Beaver college, “Miss Norine Webster; United Presby- terian college, Miss Hattle Simms. ‘These twenty-two young people are preparing to enter a variety of profes- sions and callings, among them being domestic science, civil service, -teach- ing, Journalism, literature, pharmacy, medicine, law and the ministry. Judging from their splendid school career, their excellent qualities and the| brilliant manner in which they acquit- ted themselves on this occasion, a very useful future can safely be predicted for each of them. ‘This beautiful banquet and testimo- nial was planned and conducted by Dr. P. A. Scott, the popular and success ful pastor of the historic old Wylle avenue church, and be has thereby not only honored in a very signal way the graduates and those whom they represent, but has won for himself new and justly merited honors as a leader in thought and activity and as @ patron and indorser of the higher education of the race. In closing the graduates’ testimonial Dr, Scott announced that his purpose is to perpetuate this occasion annually ‘and to develop it into much larger pro- portions from year to year. To en- courage and assist in the development of @ strong and intelligent citizenship should be the doty of every person who bas the interest of the race at heart. This is Dr. Scott's idea, and it bas met hearty approval. LEFT FORTUNE TO WHITES. Miss Catherine Simmons. Miss Catherine Simmons, whos death occurred recently in Middletown, Conn, left an estate valued at $10,000 When the will of Miss Simmons wa: filed for probate it was discovered that of five bequests of $500 each made te Various institutions not one cent was left to her relatives. ‘The rest of the estate, according tc the terms of the will, ts left to former Governor Frank B Weeks. who is a resident of Middletown. ‘The income from this residne is to be distributed by the ex-gorernor to whatever chari- ties or benevolence his good judgment may dictate. So far as is known, ail of the estate goes to other than members of her own race. The colored people, therefore, who knew: the. deceased _ expressed srest sucprion when thay 20S out the terms f the will when it was offered Se pean es Wed Sent the set. tives of ‘Simmons will not contest the. terms, mt, as, they Py ji G0 ‘Miss Simmons was well known tn tia Bren coward of tt jean Sh a year.” She wale fale Sef bad ved es care ings, ‘Was well thought of by all Seat ee IN WOMEN’S CLUB CIRCLES. National Bedy to Mest in Hampton Progress In New York. For several years the months of July and August bave been noted for the great gatherings of women’s clubs, ed- ‘ucational associations and business or anizations. This year will be no é& ception to the general custom. ‘The New York State Federation of Women’s Clubs held its fifth annual meeting at St. Mark’s M. B church, in New York city, July 2 to 8, inclu sive. The meeting was largely attend- 4 by delegates and visitors from all over the state. There were also many visitors from Connecticut, Rhode Is land and New Jersey. ‘The reports showed that the clubs im the main were in a prosperous con- dition. The report of the state organ- izer, Mrs. M. O. Lawton of Brooklyn, showed that she had organized or brought into the federation eight Ne- gro clubs, besides others which were brought in by the various workers in other sections of the state, since the last annual meeting. The biennial meeting of the Nation- al Association of Women's Clubs will be held in Hampton, Va., beginning on Monday, July 22 This Is the largest body of colored women in the United States, The sessions will be presided over by Miss E. C. Carter of New Bedford, Mass. fi The annual meeting of the’ North- eastern Federation of Women's Clubs, Mrs. C. 8. Gunner president, was beld tn Jersey City, N. J., for three days be- ginning on Wednesday, July 17. Dele- gates were present in large numbers from all the New Engiand states. ‘The reports showed an increase in the membership of the clubs generally. The organization as a whole is in splen- did financial condition and gives large- ly to educational and charitable work. PREPARED FOR BUSINESS. College Record of Young Physician In- dicates Bright Future Fresh from college, capable and am- bitions, Dr. L. T. Delany goes forth from the medical school of the Univer sity of Pennsylvania to shoulder the responsibilities of life in the business world. He bas shown great adaptabil- ity for his chosen profession and has Prospects for a bright future. He made a brilliant record while in ‘school, taking high rank in gynecology, surgery and pathology. While a stu- dent at the University of Pennsylva- nia Dr. Delany made a study of the hospital facilities at the Mercer and Douglass hospitals in Philadelphia, act- ing in the capacity of resident phyat- clan. Thus he gained a considerable Practical experience. Dr. Delany is a native of Raleigh, N. C., whither he will return to begin his professional career. Before taking up his studies in the north Dr. Delany graduated from the medical school of Shaw university. He is also an alum- nus of the St. Augustine Normal school. DOWNINGTOWN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL MAKES PROGRESS. ‘Trustees’ Financial Report and Presi- dent’s Statement Are Encouraging. At the recent annual meeting of the board of trustees of the Downingtown (Pa.) Industrial school President Wil- Mam A. Creditt, LL. D., and Treasur er Dr. T. J. Minton rendered satisfac tory and encouraging reports. The ‘meeting was held at the office of the sccountant, Mr. Charles H. Brooks, on ‘Lombard street, Philadelphia. "The reports were approved by the board and audited by the local audit ing committee, which ts composed of the Rev. J. M. Palmer and Mr. R. G. ‘Jackson. President Creditt’s report showed that all notes had been met and that the students had been unusu- ally prompt in the payment of thelr board bilis. The student enrollment for the year was 134, which is the lar gest since the school opened. One of the special features which have contributed to the success of the school among students has been thelr ‘willingness and ability. to do well whatever task to which they are as signed. A glance at the buildings and campus in their peatness and inviting ‘appearance will verify this statement. Progress along all lines marks the ‘work of the school year 1911-12 Keeping the motto of the school ever fm mind (self help through self work), number of students worked thelr ‘way through the industrial branches uring the year. Fifteen graduates are prepared to take up the higher branches and are prepared to enter ‘Lincoln university at the opening of the next school year. President W. A. Oreditt was re-elect- ‘ed for another year. Dr. Creditt says ‘that the friends of the school have been exceedingly generous. “This is the best year in gifts and donations the school bas bad." Special mention was made of help received from va- rious sources, individual and from or ganizations The amount received from students was $6,417.78, dona- ‘Workers Ameng Children Confer. ‘The recent joing conference of work- ‘ers among girls apd the conference of workers among boys was held at Riv. erdale (8. Y.) Orphan asylum, on the Hodson. The meeting was largely at- tended by representatives of the wort from New York city and Brookiyn. are 178 boys and M7 girls cared ‘by the asyium, which is superin- by_F. W. Barber. Mies © M ‘Wood is the frst Girector, and there ‘The Horsefty. A horsefiy will live for hours after the head has been pinched off, ‘ited Cine Un miata ‘The Egyptians believed that the soul lived only as long as the body endured; hence their reason for embalming the Dodgy to make it last as long as poo It fs estimated that altogether there are 400,000,000 mummies im EN ig Sunset Clouds, Of the various colored rays from the setting sun the red are the last to dis- ‘appear. That is why sunset clouds turn red last of all before the light dies from them. taker Gntetttin Next time you go to a party wateh some of the women as they stand un- der the “chandeliers. Notice how @ light shining from above brings out un- suspected lines and angles in all but the youngest and freshest faces. It is & severe test of beauty. Killing @ Sneeze, To avert # sneeze press the upper Ip against the teeth with the forefinger. Alligators of Colombia. There seews to be no likelihood of ‘exterminating the alligators of Colom- bia. no matter how great the slaughter, as each female lays about 100 eggs @ sear. A “Gold Brick” of Old Time. In one of the Tel-el-Amarna letters, written during the eighteenth dynasty, the king of Babylon accuses Ameno- phis 111. of Exypt of sending bim a mass of base metal for gold. He says, “The twenty niinas of gold you sent me contained. when melted down, only five minas of pure gold.” Nosebleed. Bleeding at the nose is usually a sign that something is wrong with the sys tem. The cause should be discovered | and steps taken to remove it. 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. P. Tervalon, cigar store and news stand, 5004 Sate street. George L. Martin, maker of fine cigars ‘and news stand, 18 W. Sist St, near State = a B. 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. &. Cole, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 34 W. Sist 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, to- ‘daceo, confections and news stand, 5244 State St. "Bdward Felix, notions, cigars and news stand, 52 W. 30th St. F. Bishop, cigars, tobseeo and news stand, 8 W. 27th St, near State. Turner Williams’ barber stop sad news stand, 3252 State St. | Sylvester-MeGloffin, 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 330812 State Street. ‘Mrs. L. B. Taylor, notions, cigars and news stand, 15 W. 36th Street, near State. Benjamin Z. Eakin news and adver- tising agency, 428 Indiana Avenue, in- dianapolis, Ind. THE AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS. aa easiest aoe ere eee Colered Agents to Write and Your Business ees ‘The American Life lasurance Co., of Ilinsis, ‘Tel. Randolph 5. (72 West Adams Street McCall’s Magazine and McCall Patterhs <a For Women ‘mw: Eapecinsce petorns McCalfats ts fellble ‘Padkion Guide monthly im Seater wn eens a and helpful information for women. fwinv ot oe os Pat os Peserae Land, al ors or, Ses 238-248 W. ene op a EAGUE SELECTS. NO CANDIDATE k= to Make Choice. TION GREATES SURPRISE Annual Meeting of Militant Po- Titieal Organization Which Stands For Full Constitutional Rights Re- | Rews Fight Against Jimerowiem, Die- | franchisement and Segregation. Philadeiphia.—The Sifth annual meet of the National Independent Polit league was held in this city th ‘week in July. President John R resided and was again choses it of the organization. The of the league were beld tn the Baptist church, of which the Rev. Edward W. Moore is pastdr. ‘Jndging from the earnestness of the and the feld workers who ye studied the political situation Closely 2s it relates to the two if national parties, the influence of league 1s going to be felt in no un- way in the coming national.po- litical campaign. ‘The situation in so far as the action the league at this meeting is con- invites much speculation be ‘of the fact that, contrary to ex- tions, the organization failed to ‘on record as favoring ether of the tial candidates chosen by the and Democratic parties. ‘The election of officers resulted as : President, John R. Clifford, W. Va; vice presidents, . J. H. Wiley of Rhode Island, :W. Johnson of Massachusetts, Rev. W. Jeonagan of Oklahoma, J. M. Sum- imers and J. G. Burrell; corresponding , Abel P. Caldwell; treasurer, Jones; recording secretary, J. L Ai eS os SS ell; organizer, Rev J. &. Church B. and sergeantat-arms, John Cit ton, Jr. The report of the committee on res olutions as adopted is ax follows: ‘We, the National independent Polttion league, in fifth anon:! session assembied fis thts “chy, where ‘the’ Dectaration ef famerican Intependence was nigned on in |Gependence day. the one hundred and thir- ty-stzth anniverary of its tseuar.ce in the city where, this independeat lanes leas organised four years agu to preserve Darcy and equality for colored Aimerioans the enforcement ot fhe ‘constitution aciare to our native country our fealty ito the tenets of that first great inde- co declaration and om loysity ta etter and spirit to our own first declara- tion of independence from political party ‘Savery sent out af our birth, And we reaffirm our position as there against every traitor to our rights ‘ana our intention to continue our policy ‘Gpposing them with our ballots aa [weapon of sult defanse tater the “For Men and Measures Rather Than |Party.” -We continue to insist upon full ‘manhood, political rights and equa) etvi Fights and absolute equality of opportunt fee in all walks of iif for all Americus regardless of race or color. We will be Sded with no compromise We continue te oppose color prejudioa sai ae maored tn coloe Suse Serato acadoe oe | and infamous the jimcrow car, etigme colored citizens such as mo ite Se em ove oie eee eee cana “any public Sar rier for race or color or to segregate “We continse to protest against @istran- t for race and color tm the south xt is by the federal government si tatent. of. the .sf- e amendment Meanwhile the dis | states ere given their full ‘ of congressmen tn positive viola- on of the fourteenth amendment. We dex: that the president: Ree co fs MBC ERED ~~ to J Pewter a S Bi wae ay ee white woes brasanty aeserted tu jal _messag: by ea-Preciient Theodore oo snd sen oe SS fee oe engl ao Aretines sana soem Saas ps > past iydabers, Os 1 uotorions i Hho Desteeree shacae hare in Feeneyévaaie =i meena reguring satel etme Wo Gonasd that tongs ote me 2 Saat eine wot tow ain Sut va, chase of Teron econ mee ima thea the Genial ef tndostrial epper- and educetwr for ui’ recardiess of color With a genuine sixing of teachers ané Memberg of peboo! boards ag of Paptle., je Telterute our appreciation of tht worth and work of ex-Senator Josep! Gocarstion af independance We thaad Sommend, such men. ee o=-Senesor ere core Dettling for a square deal fo {he colored, soldiers. tn, the Brownerils $Pibe Ennate of our army, and bare Se Glare we will not forget their destroyer. ‘We reafirm our position that these sol- Giery bays not yet had Justice atthe bands ot ‘Roosevelt, President Taft of congress. We demand that congress pase the Foraker soldier bill and pledge our ‘epposition to everyone involved in this lynching of soldiers until be reverses his position, ‘We deciare in consistency with our first @eciaration our opposition to those con- Gemned therein end that until they re- Verse thelr positions they are not entitled to the votes of self respecting colored men, We commend the pative people of the Philippines for their stand for the in- dependence of their country and tn con- formity with our great Declaration of Ip- dependence urge congress to grant them that independence which our republic en- soya. “We commend the colored Cuban patriots for their manly resistance against de- nial of full rights. Color prejudice bes grown there by the invasion of people of the United States. We call upon congress to prevent the sending of United States warships to Cubs to interfere against these Cubans fighting for thetr rights and Hberties. Public school education ts fun- demental to our republic. Inasmuch aa the ‘failure of certain states to provide adequate, school facilities 1a well we Gemand that congress pass law for federal aid to education along the lines of the bill of that great patriot Hon. Hen- ry W. Biair. "We advise the colored men of this coun- try to agitate against all injustices and to use their ballots as © weapon of self de- fense, as © means to secure justice, Ib- erty and equality, by voting not for the benefit of any party, but for the benefit of their race, punishing the recipients and beneficiaries of thelr votes who when elected are recreant to their interests by voting them out and ever seeking by alli- ances to weaken or diminish the hostility of thelr avowed enemics. ' ‘We desire to ally ourselves with all those who are laboring for equal rights and op- portunities for all the oppressed people of this world. We realize that we have con- denined many in these declarations, bot we have not done so from malice, but of necessity in the desperate resistance to the loss of our rights. We are glad to thank Senator W. M. Crane for his stand for justice for thé black battalion and fa- vorable reception of the Moody-Pillsbury anti-tynching bill and constant loyalty a» penator to the colored people. "We thank the Methodist Episcopal gen- eral conference for petitioning the Repub- ican platform committee for this anti- ynching bill and commend the president lor his appointment of Judge Pitney and sonappointment of Judge Hook on request st colored citizens. We commend also Mr. Chapin, the last presidential candi- tate of the National Prohibition party, ershis rescue of a colored man out of the ands of a lynching mob and appeal to all riends of freedom to bring about berty ed equality for all in this land of our MME. HACKLEY’S RECITAL. Noted Soprano Delights Large Audi- ‘ence at Music Hall In Pittsburgh. ‘The musical event of the season, from an individual standpoint, in Pittsburg was the farewell recital given recently by Mme. E Ezalia Heckley, the not- ed soprano singer. ‘The affair was held in Carnegie Music hall, and the throng ‘which assembled to hear Mme. Hack- Jey evidenced the high esteem in which she is held by the public. ‘Mme. Hackley interspersed her mu- sical selections, which were twelve in number, with interesting and instrac- tive remarks on the mechanics of ausic. This created much favorable comment and showed. also the rire ability dfid capacity of the singer and Jecturer to amuse and instruct at the same time. ‘Throughout the twelve numbers Mme. ‘Hackley played her own accompani- ments. The Brst selection was given in French, the second in English and the third im Itallan. There was also given ‘with much precision Rossin!’s “Barber of Seville.” ‘Mume. Hackley, after fulshing her tour of retiring recitals, will devote her ‘time to teaching voice culture among our people. The general theme @f Mme. Hackiey’s lecture talks is on racial characteristics, culture tone, cul- ture poise, vitalizing of tones and the [pure mechanics of vocalism. WEDDED QUARTER CENTURY. Big Social Function For President of Arkansas Baptist College, President and Mrs. Joseph A. Booker of the Arkansas Baptist college im ‘Little Rock recently celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their mar riage at their beautiful home on Bishop street, Little Rock. “Phe occasion to Dr. Booker had a Gouble significance, as this is also the twenty-fifth year of his presidency of the Arkansas Baptist college. ‘The school year recently closed was ove of Achievements through bard labor for ‘the faculty and students alike. All fee! ‘that good has been accomplished and ‘Ghat tt pays to do weil the work map- ‘ped out for each to do. <i es . ‘The anniversary reception brought to- ‘many friends, graduates and students of the school Dr. ‘Mrs. Booker were the recipients of tokens of esteem from thetr tm- friends and also from rk patrons of the college who eanist the schoo! Mhanctalty. : | Soa poesia o8 ateeoec ome corer ee sr, bet. Zulx. to quite large Basides the ) courses for teachers and pro- teachers, there is a specis! ; course which covers the vari pes. ef how to conduct aed han- are arte ea ah ncn som eee as teat? Se ateS GE JESSE BINGA =) BANKER Mees $,E, Cor, Stan and 36th Place, Chicago ee Telephone Douglas 1565 GENERAL BANEING 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT Asagent buy and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estates for non-resi- dents, including payment of taxes and looking after assessments. Money to loan Se Eapecially Tavies the patronage of Chicago business men, The Cranford Apartmeiit Building, 3800 Wabash Ave Ps i Aa eee z es = O$4| i Bah) fs se ih Ls ees) i i] : = oe The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chica heat, electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. a . W. j "Phone Randolph 803 a ee THE GALE PIANO CO. 3159 STATE STREET < Phone Doug, 4558. j TUNING REPAIRING cas a E- i i A. D. GASH ‘ATTORNEY AT LAW 118 North La Salle St. Chicago ‘Suite 61 5tre 616 Telgphene Mata 2077 LS MERRY. BOMAR & SOR AMERICAN BANK PAYS 92 ON SATINGS ae er Secgne == Th Douglas Hotél — Pertiee Ont —, p es Se \ STORE FOREVERYBODY: | s | an LPISniaerGolbis verre 10 WEAR TO BAT AND POR THE HOME : eee ace Telephone Yards 693 ; - JOHN J. BRADLEY Real Estate Loans Fire and Plate Glass Insurance The BELLE MEADE CLUB Buffet and Cafe FRANK H. LEWIS, Proprietor SOS9 Armour Ave: Cor. 51st Street, Chicago Phone Douglas 4482 Automatic Phone 74478 e The La Verdo Cafe and Buffet 3100-2 STATE STREET, CHICAGO First Class Chinese and American Restaurant in Connection High Class Entertainers HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietor. Phone Aldine 3653 EXotel Brunswick Geo, W. Holt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS. (3004 State Street : Chicago Elite Buffet and Cafe 3030 State Street Bummer Stuff. ne roping sean ena” ‘Ho was a pippin; she was a peach— _ Wonderful! Have a look! ‘He fished in that lttlo purting stream. He swore be would catch a whale. ‘Ble swear was only « summer's dream— ‘Terrible! Hear his wail! ‘He waded ot ‘erick, actor ae te ‘Scans Cleveland Plain Dealer. dust a Precaution, “Why are-you starting out with en ‘umbrella on such a sunshiny Gay?” “I am bound for the art gallery.” “But you cannot exhibit an um PE chicas kat’ Biat'a ‘notice‘on the preggo eect eae ge sane or umbrelia before he Sia cates —Teronta Wort. 7 ——— fn teen 2 “Di you ever go-cat of your way to Se eat seats ten a X cromned the strost this r- avoid a = ee ae owes “away, awayl™ me, are. . Jae Beatie Des ‘Worry you couldn't attend oer ban- SEEMS Sieh cect. 1 wonid have ou good.” XBR Pe reed Co ow fe x mare Fst peeser (geents.”"—Boston Trans-rip: Ne Frills For Uncle. Old Uncle William had been a faith- fal servant in a southern family for ‘many years and with his savings hed taken great pride in educating one of his nieces. ‘She had been in boarding school and on finally graduating bed ‘Feturned with something of the ba teur that white giris might sssume Upon finishing an academic course. Approaching Uncle William in the s2- den one morning, his niece interrog:t- ed him with much assumed affects: _.“Unicle William, does Uncle Alec co- tinue to reside in the westerly partion 6f the town?” ‘Unele William, with unfeigned con tempt, replied: “If you all mean does wi. oe she do. Don’ you come rou’ heah slingin’ yer Latin grammar me."—National Magazine. Bechicn, | "sha changes bar mid every Say. iter caste She's always in senceh cf the Dove. gan sbe douma't care what it nay co iio the Waahs wold subeatts to be bowed Sis tens hor Geangstyh aoe, Seneca aor We worship har while we're protest. Piglets aie ecdocmtios ‘2a What's the most stylish today? +P "—Gomerville Journal ‘ General Grant Wore. sibem ss ss ton of her own on “Grant's Wort 12 » Styl Wane he got on ewimssins io ae oO iota bo rr ee wee iat Se ees vale oo