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Side Lights on The Meeting of The National Negro Business League MANY WOMEN WHO CLAIM TO BE REFINED AND CULTIVATED AND WHO SEEMINGLY HAVE NO RESPECT FOR THE LIVING NOR THE DEAD ATTENDANT ITS SESSIONS. ALTHOUGH NOT INTERESTED IN ANY OF ITS DELIBERATIONS FOR THEY PUT IN THEIR TIME IN GOSSIPING; RUBBERNECKING AND ENDEAVORING TO SEE. WHAT EACH AND EVERY WOMAN WORE, HAD ON OR FAILED TO HAVE ON, WHO ENTERED INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH. TIMES INNUMERABLE BOOKEE T. WASHINGTON, WHO WAS FOR THE THIRTEENTH TIME ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE LEAGUE. AND DR. GEORGE C. HALL HAD TO ADMONISH THEM TO REFRAIN FROM DISTURBING THE SESSIONS BY THEIR CONSTANT LOUD TALKING. THE RECEPTION AND BALL AT THE SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMORY, FRIDAY EVENING WAS A BRILLIANT AND LONG TO BE REMEMBERED SOCIAL EVENT. THE CREAM AMONG THE FOUR HUNDRED AFRO-AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN FROM ALL PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES WERE PRESENT BEDECKED WITH JEWELS AND THE MOST EXPENSIVE FINERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AND MRS. GEORGE C. HALL AND DR. GEORGE C. HALL AND MRS. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON LED THE RIGHT AND LEFT WINGS OF THE GRAND MARCH, WHICH WAS LIKE A FAIRY DREAM. IT WAS DIRECTED BY CAPT. CLINTON L. HILL, JULIUS F. TAYLOR ASSISTING HIM. AT THE CLOSE OF THE BALL A LONG LINE OF AUTOS STOOD IN FRONT OF THE 7TH REGIMENT ARMORY READY TO CONVEY MANY OF THE MERRY DANCERS TO THEIR HOMES AND STOPPING PLACES. Vol. XVII. Side Lights eting of THE Negro Bus MANY WOMEN WHO CLAIM TO BE WHO SEEMINGLY HAVE NO RE DEAD ATTENDANT ITS SESSION. ALTHOUGH NOT INTERESTED IN THEY PUT IN THEIR TIME IN ENDEAVORING TO SEE. WHAT EACH AND EVERY WOMEN HAVE ON, WHO ENTERED INST TIMES INNUMERABLE BOOKER T THIRTEENTH TIME ELECTED. AND DR. GEORGE C. HALL HAD FROM DISTURBING THE SESSION ING. THE RECEPTION AND BALL AT FRIDAY EVENING WAS A BRID BERED SOCIAL EVENT. THE CREAM AMONG THE FOUR H WOMEN FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REDECKED WITH JEWELS AND EVERY DESCRIPTION. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AND MRS. C. HALL AND MRS. BOOKER T. LEFT WINGS OF THE GRAND M DREAM. IT WAS DIRECTED BY CAPT. CLIN SISTER. AT THE CLOSE OF THE BALL A FRONT OF THE 7TH REGIMENT OF THE MERRY DANCERS TO THE The thirteenth annual convention of the National Negro Business League, closed last Friday at noon at the Institutional Church, and all in all the convention of 1912, was one of the best so far held by the League, and the members of the Local League in this city with Dr. George C. Hall at its head worked early and late to assist to make it a grand success, and without any question about it, its influence for good will be of lasting benefit to the commercial and industrial well-being of the entire Afro-American race. Eleven years ago or in 1901 the second annual session of the National Negro Business League was held in this city and the writer attended each and every session and at that time it seemed to us that in the great majority of instances the speeches delivered by the various speakers, consisted largely of froth and foam, that they had not the slightest conception of the cold facts pertaining to business, that at that meeting many broken-down politicians who never knew anything about any kind of business except politics, were constantly pushed well to the front at all times simply to praise or to boom Booker T. Washington, and when it wound up its sessions, no one was in a position to tell just what the Negro was actually accomplishing along business lines in all parts of the United States. In all fairness to Mr. Washington and to those who were down on the program to speak not one word of politics was discussed in any manner, shape or form and no reference in any way was made by any speaker to either President William H. Taft, Col. Theodore Roosevelt or to Woodrow Wilson; this in itself was something very remarkable for it is very seldom that so large a number of Colored people can gather together for any purpose without wasting all their time in fighting and wrangling over some white politician. This seems to clearly indicate a step in advance or some progress on the part of the speakers and the delegates attending the sessions of the League in this city. It was also refreshing to note that great headway is being made by the Negro in almost every line of business in all parts of this country and that gradually he is becoming quite a factor in the commercial world, in the east, the north, the west as well as in the south. HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY Heretofore Mr. Washington seemingly labored under the impression that the Negro was making no preceptable nor lasting progress along business lines except in the extreme southern states, but it is evident to our mind that he has broadened out wonderfully in this respect in the last few years and each visit he makes to the north or the northern, western and eastern states, cities, and to Chicago, he comes in closer contact with the Negro and he is just beginning to become more familiar with the reasonable degree of success which is crowning his efforts in the world of business. In speaking about the progress of the Colored people in the north in his annual address here is what he had to say in connection with their advancement in this city: "I want to say while I am on this subject, that I have been surprised and delighted at the progress which has been made by Colored business men in Chicago. As I drove down State Street the other day for a mile and a half I am sure that two-thirds of the places of business I saw were conducted by Colored men. If they were not owned by Colored people they were at least patronized by them. I was equally surprised and delighted when I drove down Wabash Avenue and through some of the adjoining streets to discover what handsome houses many of our people were living in. As I have had a chance to visit these houses I have been pleased to find how handsomely, even artistically, they were furnished and carefully and neatly they were maintained. It would be a revelation, almost a miracle, to our people of forty years ago to see the kind of homes in which their children and grandchildren were beginning to live. In fact, it would astonish a good many of our people in other parts of the country even today to see the progress of the Colored people in Chicago. I do not think there is a large city in this country, where there is a community of Colored people living together in such numbers as you do here which has made so rapid progress in so short a time, or where the opportunities are so good." This is more than conclusive proof that Mr. Washington is beginning to look at the Northern Negro and his achievements in the various lines of business from a different view point. Retracing our steps back to the sessions of the League, which were attended by many women, many of them M. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. For the 13th time re-elected president of the National Negro Business League. It is rapidly beginning to dawn upon his mind, that much substantial progress, along business lines is being made by the Afro-Americans, residing in the north, east and west, as well as by those living in the southern states. claiming to be highly refined and cultivated but according to our way of thinking they have no respect for the living nor the dead, for at all times they put in their time in talking real loud and seemingly were not interested in the deliberations any further than to gossip and rubberneck while endeavoring to see what each and every woman wore, had on or. failed to have on, who entered the Institutional Church and they would persist in keeping up so much loud talking, that times innumerable Booker T. Washington who was for the thirteenth time elected president of the League, without the slightest opposition and Dr. George C. Hall, had to severely admonish them to refrain from disturbing the sessions by their constant loud talking. If the members of the Local Negro Business League had been wise they would of had several plain clothes policemen at their beck and call, who should have been instructed right at the first session to arrest the first man or woman who would persist in doing so much loud talking and yank them right out of the church, for that would have been the only hard method to pursue right at the very jump in order to insure peace and quietude at the future sessions. The following were the other officers elected aside from Booker T. Washington ton: First vice president, Charles Banks Mound Bayou, Mins; second vice president, J. E. Bush, Little Rock, Ark.; third vice president, Harry T. Pratt Baltimore, Md.; fourth vice president, John M. Wright, Topeka, Kan.; corresponding secretary, Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee Institute, Alabams; treasurer, Charles H. Anderson, Jacksonville, Fla.; registrar, P. H. Gilbert, Brooklyn, N. Y.; assistant registrar, C.堡, Fort Worth, Texas; transportation agent, A. B. Jackson, Philadelphia, Pa.; official stenographer, William H. Davis, Washington, D. C.; compiler, S. Laing Williams, Chicago, Ill. Members of the executive committee: J. C. Napier, Washington, D. C., chairman; S. E. Courtney, M. D., Boston, Mass.; W. T. Andrewe, Sumpter, S. C.; S. A. Furniss, M. D., Indianapolis, Ind.; J. B. Bell, Houston, Texas; J. C. Jackson, Lexington, Ky.; M. M. Lewey, Pensacola, Fla.; R. E. Jones, New Orleans, La.; Walter P. Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.; Scipio A. Jones, Little Rock, Ark.; T. H. Haynes, Memphis, Tenn.; Dr. George C. Hall, Chicago, Ill.; T. J. Elliott, Muskegee, Ok.; W. C. Gordon, St. Louis, Mo. The next meeting of the League will be held in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1913, at which time the fifth anniversary of the emancipation of the American Negro will be celebrated, the liberty. loving people of Pennsylvania have already set aside $20,000 to assist the Colored people in the celebration. The National Association of Negro Bankers, to which was given the morning session of Friday, elected the following officers: President, W. R. Pettiford, Alabama; vice-presidents, W. W. Cox, Mississippi, and Rev. E. M. Griggs, Texas, recording secretary, S. S. Brown, Tennessee; corresponding secretary, C. N. Langston, Tennessee; treasurer, T. H. Haynes, Tennessee. An important social function of the week was the magnificent banquet at the Palmer House, tendered by W. D. Neighbors, cashier of the American Bank of Chicago, in honor of the members of the National Negro Bankers' Association. Mr. Neighbors was toastmaster, and speeches were made by Dr. Booker T. Washington, Registrar J. C. Napier, Dr. W. R. Pettiford, E. D. Tidrington, S. S. Brown, Dr. R. H. Boyd and Mr. John W. Worthington, president of the American Banking Association. An agreement was reached whereby the Negro Bankers' organization becomes an affiliated body of the American Bankers' Association. The reception and ball at the 7th Regiment Armory, Friday evening, was the crowning social feature of the meeting of the league in this city. From 9 o'clock until near 10, Dr. and Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Dr. and Mrs. George C. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Napier, and Mr. and Mrs. S. Laing Williams, formed a receiving party, and the delegates and other visitors were presented to them by Mr. Emmett J. Scott. Shortly after 10 o'clock the grand march was formed and it was composed of the cream of the four hundred, Afro-American men and women from all parts of the United States. Well on to five hundred persons participated in it. It represented, the brain and the wealth of the race; for in it were, bankers, lawyers, doctors, successful real estate dealers, and others engaged both men and women, in almost every line of business in every section of the country who possess and command much wealth. Booker T. Washington and Mrs. George C. Hall, and Dr. George C. Hall and Mrs. Booker T. Washington led the right and left wings of the grand march which was like a fairy dream. For these participating in it, formed all of the beautiful tints of the rainbow, and were bedecked with diamonds and jewels and the most expensive finery of every description. No one, but a modiste of the highest art could be rash enough to attempt to describe the rich and lavish gowns, worn by the ladies. It was directed by Caitlint Clinton L. The Successful Close of The State Street Fair and Carnival On Wednesday Evening Col. John R. Marshall Crowned Miss Hattie Holliday Queen of the Carnival The Chicago Colored Business Mens' State Street Fair and Carnival just closed will be a thing that will long be remembered to all classes of citizens of this city. The interest displayed by the thousands who taken part shows conclusively that it had the hearty approval of the best thinking people of the race. Such events as this Carnival adds materially to our possibilities, demonstrating to the Merchants along State street and elsewhere that the race must be reckoned with. It is true that the management of the Carnival had some hard knocks from a source least expected and it is a shame that it did, but now that it is over let us hope that they are wiser and will be better next time. Our race lacks unity of action, it might be from selfish motives or greed personality, but what ever the cause let us hope that we will have less knockers in future. We all cannot be leaders but let at least not pass censure until the race is hurt. Nothing ever taken place in Chicago that has been so helpful to us as this Carnival and it will not be long before results will be seen. The enterprise was not started mainly for amusement, but to show our possibilities both Industrially and otherwise. A financial risk was taken by the Promoters to accomplish and carry to Hill, who conducted it to perfection; Julius F. Taylor assisting him. It was our pleasant duty to stand at the head of the advancing columns and divide the couples off, to the right and to the left. At the close of this more than brilliant social event, a long line of autos stood, in front of the 7th Regiment Armory, ready to convey the merry dancers to their homes and stopping places. BAR ASSOCIATION AVOIDS COLOR WAR. Adopts Resolution Enabling It to Exclude Negroes from Its Membership. ONE BLACK MAN RESIGNS. Milwaukee, Wia., Aug. 23—(Special.) to The Broad Ax—The American Bar Association dodged the Negro question in a short but noisy session today. Leaders said a full, free, and frank discussion on the ousting of three Colored members would disrupt the organization. David Fraser of Fowler, Ind., was placed temporarily in the chair. He was a college classmate of Senator Elihu Root, who engineered the steam roller at the national Republican convention. Excited men yelled for recognition, but Mr. Fraser choked off debate after former Secretary of War Dickinson, Attorney General Wickersham, and Attorney Nathan William MacChesney of Chicago had spoken briefly. Former Attorney General Albert E. Pillsbury of Massachusetts referred to the procedure as "an application of the lynch law." Attorney Joseph David of Chicago characterized the resolution as "a No." Text of the Resolution. The resolution adopted by viva voce vote follows: "Resolved, That, as it has never been contemplated that members of the Colored race should become members of Successful Close of the Street and Carnival Evening Col. John Crowned Miss Halliday Queen e Carnival a successful close the Carnival and it is to be hoped that no loss will be sustained by them, but they at least must be happy to know that they have added greatly in favor of the race. The magnificent manner in which the Carnival was conducted, places us in the eyes of the public as law abiding and morally above reproach. The City Council and his Hon. Mayor Harrison must at least feel gratified that they gave the street to men who promised them that law and order would be maintained, and that their promise was kept. One of the grandest and inspiring sights during the Carnival taken place on last Wednesday night, when Col. John R. Marshall crowned Miss Hattie Holliday the Queen. She accepted the honor with that Queenly modesty that she is noted for and her subjects fell at her feet with praise and acclaimed her the most popular and also the most beautiful among the many that contested for the honor. Manager Jesse Binga deserves to be highly praised for making it possible for the Colored people not only of this city but also from many parts of the country, to enjoy two weeks of fun and pleasure. At the same time greatly benefiting the business men and women on State street from 31st to 39th street who were in the wake of the Carnival-"M" this association, the several local councils are directed, if at any time any of them shall recommend a person of the Colored race for membership, to accompany the recommendation with a statement of the fact that he is of such race.' This resolution was presented by Mr. Dickinson. The preamble recites that the three Negroes, Assistant Attorney General William H. Lewis, Butler R. Wilson of Massachusetts, and William R. Morris of Minnesota, are members of the association, although the executive committee held they were not. Morris has sent his resignation to the secretary of the association, asserting he does not want to be a member of any organization where he is unwelcome. It is rumored that efforts are being made to have wilson also resign. Then the opponents of the Negroes hope to prevail upon Attorney General Wickersham to compel the resignation of his assistant. Satisfactory to Wickersham. It is argued that the resignation of all three Colored men will nullify any political advantage the attorney general may have got out of the adoption of the resolution. "The resolution adopted by the association," Attorney General Wickersham said, "accomplishes exactly what I have striven for—namely: the abandonment of the effort to exclude Assistant Attorney General William H. Lewis from membership in the association. It recognizes the fact that he and the two other Colored men who were elected by the executive committee, Mr. Morris of Minnesota and Mr. Wilson of Boston, are now active members of the association." William P. Claney, 5553 S. Green street; who was for a long time connected with the police force of this city, has for some time been critically ill at his home last week he was removed to St. Bernard's Hospital, where he successfully underwent an operation. To the delight of his many friends he is improving. THE BROAD AX PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priests, Inaddicts, can have their say, as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Brand Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, even 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. $1.40 Advertising rates made known on application. All communications to THE BROAD AX 8087 ARMOUR AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 8, 1878. WILLIAM L. O'CONNELL NAMES MONEY RAISERS. All Factions Represented on Finance Committee of Democratic State Campaign. FIVE BANKERS ON LIST. Popular Appeal will be made for Contributions on Behalf of Candidate Dunne. William L. O'Connell, chairman of the Democratic state campaign committee and personal manager for Edward F. Dunne, gubernatorial nominee, has named the following gentlemen to, on his finance committee which will aid him in obtaining funds to make the Democratic state wheels go round. Every faction of the state democracy is represented on the O'Connell organization, which is expected to work in conjunction with the state central committee, of which Arthur W. Charles of Carmi is the head. Five Bankers on the List. Five bankers are among the Democratic money getters. The list includes. Frederick H. Rawson, president of the Union Trust company of Chicago, who will be custodian of the funds. Benjamin F. Caldwell of Sangamon county, defeated candidate for governor. Fred J. Kern, mayor of Belleville. Elmore Hurst, lawyer, of Rock Island, the choice of the Illinois delegation to Baltimore for vice president. Millard R. Dunlap, banker, of Jacksonville, once the downstate Bryan leader and antagonist of the Sullivan contingent in many battles. Oscar G. Foreman, banker.-Chicago. John E. Traeger, Chicago, controller, and vice-president of the People's Trust and Savings Bank. W. A. Tilden, president of the Fort Dearborn bank. John Barton Payne, lawyer. John Garibaldi, wholesale merchant. Frank G. Hajicek, president Lawn- dale State bank. Julius F. Smietanka, lawyer. THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH 3825 Dearborn St. Rev. A. J. Carey, D. D. Ph. D. Minister The officers and members of the Institutional Church are congratulating themselves upon their latest donation of eight hundred dollars worth of handsome, solid oak, leather cushioned chairs. The entire aspect of the chapel, neighborhood parlor, reading room and offices is completely changed by this addition of appropriate furniture. The National Convention of Negro Business Men's League, whose late sessions were held in this church demonstrated the truth of the official record that the seating capacity of the Institutional Church is greater than that of any other church of our race in this city. It's ventilation system is perfect and it is the coolest and pleasantest house of worship in Chicago. Last Sunday was the pastor's birthday. The officers and members commemorated by tendering, the pastor and his family a delightful banquet in Arnett Hall on Monday evening. Covers were laid for one hundred twenty guests. The hall was tastily decorated and a satisfying menu was served. Mrs. E. H. Jiles, President of the Stewardesses Board, was in charge and saw that everything went off with the veritable precision of clock work. Several addresses complimentary to the Pastor's good work were delivered. Mr. Robert Stokes, Secretary of the Trustees Board of Quinn Chapel, told of the very excellent work which Dr. Carey accomplished for that great church during his six years pastorate there. How he reduced its debt from $43,000.00. Mr. George W. Preston, former treasurer of Bethel Church, told of how Dr. Carey saved Bethel Church from the Sheriff's hands and added over 2500 souls to its membership during his five years in that charge. The work accomplished for the Institutional Church was eloquently told by Mr. N. S. Dinglespeel, Mesdames E. H. Jiles; Mary Buckner, Ada Taylor, Elizabeth Burgess, Jessie Thomas, Miss Annie Tennis and Messrs. Geo. Alexander, F. H. Wyche and F. D. Hooker. Dr. L. M. Fenwick acted as Master of Ceremonies. To morrow Dr. Carey will preach morning and evening. He is much concerned now about his conference reports and hopes that every member who has not already paid his (or her) "dollar money will do so tomorrow. THE PEKIN THEATER OPENED ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC MONDAY EVENING. Both Performances Well Attended. Monday evening, the Pekin Theater opened its doors to the public. It was the intention of Manager Frank Haight, to open on Saturday evening, but it was impossible to do so. Both shows were well attended, and many old familiar faces were noted in all parts of the house—those who always attended the Pekin, during the life time of Robert T. Motts. The bill for the opening night, was exceptionally strong and good. Lilly Gray, and her beans picks, were without a doubt, almost the top head liners. Her act is lively, and full of real fun which provokes much laughter. Sid Perrin, and Goldie Crosby, were the real head liners. They are artists of the highest order, and they never get old, even if one should witness their performance, two or three times a week. They always have on hand a large stock of original jokes and it would make anyone laugh, no matter how serious they may be, and to forget the worries and cares of this life, to witness them and grow fat at their anties. Jennie Eldridge, made her bow, singing "My Old Kentucky Home." Her voice was a little weak for the song and possibly a little timid for the opening night; but she made a hit with the audience just the same. The Southern Duo, and the Howard Company were up-to-date, and all that could be expected. The bill from end to end was clean, and no real raw jokes were indulged in, to cause anyone to blush. The feature motion pictures, were new and unseen before on State street, and they were exceedingly instructive and interesting. Manager Haight, deserves to be highly complimented, for dishing up, a high class show right on the start. He promises, that in the future and right along, that he will maintain the same standard as much as possible. And no stale acts will be put on the billboards for the patrons of the Pekin. Under the new management, young Colored women will act as ushers. Miss Anna Gibbs, Miss Bailey, Walker, Miss Edna Dorsey, Miss Eva Green and Miss Edna Martin, who are at present serving as ushers and being tastefully dressed, they impart an air of tone and respectability to The Pekin in this respect which was lacking in the past. George J. Terrell, occupied his old position in receiving tickets at the door, and it looked like old times to see him at his familiar post. Elijah J. Smith, in his full dress suit, who is a friend of many years of Manager Haight, assisted him to receive the patrons in the main loby, and to welcome them in. W. H. Smith, who assisted Robert M. Motts, to open The Pekin in 1904 assisted on the stage, and saw to it, that there was no delay between acts. The music by the Orchestra, was very lively and passed muster in good shape, and the new management of The Pekin, so far feel well pleased over the patronage it received and they will strive in every way to make The Pekin as popular or more popular than it was in the palmeist days, under the management of Robert T. Motts. WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Cor. 38th & Dearborn Sts. Rev. H. J Callis, D. D. Pastor. The members and friends of our church who came out last Sunday evening had a 'delightful surprise in hearing the splendid sermon delivered by Rev. Chas. Stewart of this city. It was a real treat. Rev. Stewart can come again when he is in town. The sermon in the morning by Rev. Callis on a 'Chance for every one' was up to his usual way of doing things. A large audience was out and many expressed themselves as being helped and inspired by the discourse. At the close of the sermon one young woman gave her heart to God and with two others united with the church, it was a glorious Sunday morning. The offering for the day was $45.00. Sunday is the first Sabbath in the month, and the Holy Communion will be celebrated at the morning service. Rev. Callis will preach on "The Present Value of the Lord's Supper." Those who wish to hear him on this subject must come early. The service begins 11 a.m. m. shark. In the evening he will preach on "The Greatest Thing in the World" the subject advertised for last Sunday evening. Parents who do not send their children to other Sunday Schools are very cordially invited to bring or send them to our school which convenes at 1:15 p.m. every Sunday. The young people generally as well as all others who desire to come are cordially invited to our Christian endeavor service which meets at half past six o'clock.—"S" THE RAT—RAUS MIT HIM. Why wait for the menace of nearby Bubonic Plague before beginning the war on rats... The docks and riverfronts, the barns, stables and basements, the grain elevators, the hotels and restaurants of all our large cities are all infested with rats. All seagoing vessels convey these pests in their holds. And yet it is only when we are threatened with the dread Bubonic Plague that any attempts are made to exterminate these known carriers of this terrible disease. In view of the well-known fact that in addition to being a serious menace to public health, rats destroy annually millions of dollars' worth of valuable property in the United States alone, it might be wise to make a war of extermination continuous and permanent instead of confining it to mere intermittent and sporadic spasms of activity that are over and forgotten so soon as the public fear of the plague has subsided. --- A good place for the cities to begin the work of eradicating rats from present-day civilization, would be by passing adequate laws regulating the construction of wharfs and docks by requiring that they be built of concrete. Also that the floors and foundations in barns, stables and warehouses be constructed of the same rat-proof material. It would certainly be a long step in the right direction in the work of ridding the country of rats, to do away with the conditions that harbor them and under which they thrive and multiply in countless millions. With this important work thoroughly and intelligently carried out, their complete extermination would speedily follow. And the yearly saving in dollars and cents alone would soon more than pay for the expense incurred, to say nothing of the marked improvement that would be effected in sanitary conditions generally throughout the land. DR. BROOKS LOSES RAILROAD TICKET. Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, pastor of St. Paul Church, who left last Saturday in company with his wife and a party of Shriners for Washington, D.C., had the misfortune to lose the railroad tickets of himself and wife while en route to Washington. It is not known just how or where the tickets were lost. Friends in St. Louis were apprised of the facts when Dr. D. W. Scott received a telegram from Dr. Brooks telling of his misfortune. The tickets covered a round trip to New York. The loss will not make any change in the plans for the trip.—The Argus, St. Louis, Mo., August 24th, 1912. Rev. Brooks, was for a long time pastor of St. Stephen's Church, on the West side in this city, and while in Chicago he performed a good work for his Lord. REV. RANSOM DESERTS BOOSE VELT. Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom, former pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, of New York and Chicago, and now editor of the A. M. E. Review, has deserted Col. Roosevelt. Dr. Ransom was one of the Colonel's most enthusiastic admirers and made the principal speech at a big Roosevelt meeting conducted by Negroes during the recent national Republican convention at Chicago which was held at Bethel Church. Last Sunday he spoke in New York City, on "Theodore Roosevelt and the Negroes Political Dilemma." ST. MARY'S A. M. E. CHURCH. 5251 Bareborn St. Rev. James Higgins, Pastor At 10:45 Sermon by the Pastor. At 8 o'clock The Choir will have a sacred song service. Mrs. Sadie Lyrle, Cherister. On Monday, Sept. 2nd, Barbecue, Baby Contest and Doll Contest. In the evening There will be a Childrens Concert and Hoop Drill. Prof. C. H. Johnson, of Wilberforceing his brother, J. S. Johnson. University, Ohio, is in the city visit- Mrs. Etta Conway, of Peoria, Ill., was in the city last week the guest of Mrs. B. F. Moseley, 6248 S. Sangamon street. CHIPS. R. M. Johnson, second vice-president of the Mt. Glenwood Cemetery Association, 3125 S. State street; this week, severed all of his business relations with that company. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins, 3332 Calumet avenue; spent the past week at the west Michigan Resort near Benton Harbor, Mich. Attorney R. A. J. Shaw, 36 W. Randolph street; taken a five days' vacation trip to South Haven, Mich; the latter part of last and the first of this week. Misses Elizabeth Clark, Sis Henderson and Aurelia Ward were among the number that spent a delightful time at the West Michigan Resort; last week. Miss Ruth Bradley of Kansas City has been highly entertained while in the city. Quite a number of receptions have been given in her honor. Mrs. Helen McFatick, of Peoria, Ill., was visiting in the city last week, she was the guest of Mrs. Doughtry. She attended the opening session of the Negro National Business League, in company with Mr. Cary B. Lewis. Mrs. M. Overall, and her daughter of Kansas City, Mo., have for the past two weeks been visiting their old friend, Mrs. Hattie Arrant, 3635 Vernon avenue; and they were all three present at the ball and reception at the 7th Regiment Armory last Friday evening. Attorney Albert B. George, is on a vacation trip to Washington, D. C. It is rumored that he may succeed in causing a beautiful young lady of that city to change her name to Mrs. George and return with his bride to Chicago. Prof. and Mrs. Booker T. Washington, left Monday at noon, for their home at Tuskegee, Ala., well pleased with their one weeks' visit in Chicago where they freely mingled with its best people and high social leaders. Mrs. Louise Montgomery, 5436 Dearborn street; celebrated her umpthteenth birthday last Saturday; and her good husband, John T. Montgomery, who is one of the pillars in Olivet Baptist Church, remembered her with a nice present. --- Mrs. S. J. Patterson, St. Louis, Mo., mother of W. E. North the Jeweler, 3536 S. State street; and the mother of A. B. Patterson, has been on a visit to her sons, and witnessed the State street carnival and attended the sessions of the Negro National Business League. Mrs. Sandy W. Trice, 6438 Vincentnes avenue, returned home the first of the week from a pleasant visit to Omaha, Neb., and Denver, Colo. While in the first named city she was the guest of Mrs. Minnie Costen, and in the latter city she was the guest of Miss Elizabeth Fisher. Mrs. Trice is much benefited in health by her western trip. L. B. Jeffries, a Negro contractor and builder at Greensboro, N. C., recently won out in a bid for the contract of a $4,000 school house for whites. The commissioners accepted the Negro's bid because he was a taxpayer and a capable and trustworthy workman. Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Thompson, Washington D. C., spent last week in this city, taking in its many sights. Mr. Thompson is a brilliant newspaper writer of long experience and he covered the sessions of the National Negro Business League for many newspapers throughout the United States. Richard Chester, and his wife Mrs. Dora Chester, residing at 3306 Wabash avenue; had a hand to hand fight last Saturday evening, and with Mr. Chester fearing that his wife would get the best of him in the fight whipped out his revolver and shot her in the side. She was carted off to Provident Hospital and last accounts her condition was that she was liable to become an angel at any time. Mr. Chester will rest up in the Cook County jail for some time. Miss Vera Wesley gave a musical on Monday night, August 26th, at her home in Vernon Ave. The following program was rendered: Madam Anita Patti Brown entertained on Monday night with a musical and sootre at the Dunbar, 3522 State street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson of Washington, D. C., Miss Alberta Booker of Little Rock, Ark., and visiting friends. A very high class musical program was rendered. Those participating were Mrs. W, Sloan, Miss Mable Scott, Mr. Géo. Johnson, Mr. F. Shelby, Miss Pearl Lowery, California, Mr. Frank Fowler Brown, Indianapolis, and the Umbrian Glee Club. Miss Smith, the accompanist of Mrs. Brown read a very appropriate selection. Dancing followed the muicate. Miss Beatrice Manning 3524 Calumet Ave. entertained at her beautiful home Sunday evening in honor of Miss Ruth Bradley of Kansas City, Kan. Miss Frances Smith of Columbus, Ohio. Miss Cora and Walter Jones, of Topeka, Kans., the beautiful parors were tastefully decorated with ferns, cut flowers. During the hours of 3 to 7 one hundred and sixty-two guests called. Calumet Ave. from Thirty-fifth to Thirty-seventh St. was a scene of beauty. Some very beautiful gowns was worn by the Society Bells. He Did His Best. "Here, waiter," said the man who expected to be at the hotel for several days. "is a dollar. Now, I want you to look after me promptly and see that I get the best of everything. When I get ready to leave, if your service has been satisfactory, I will give you something more." The waiter obsequiously bowed and assured the gentleman that he should have the best the kitchen afforded, that it would always be served in a hurry and that there would be neatness as well as dispatch. On the second morning after the gentleman's arrival he had nearly finished his breakfast when he suddenly summoned the waiter and, angrily pointing to his coffee, asked: "Do you call that taking good care of me? Look at the size of the files in there! Two of them! Look at the size of 'em! "I'm very sorry, sir." the waiter replied, with every evidence of the deepest regret. "Them's the smallest files we have." -Chicago Record-Herald. The Reason. The women ask, "Why don't the men Wear comfortable dress, As women do, in summer time And thus avoid distress?" Our modesty forbids. -W. J. Lampton in New York Sun. Handicaps of an Only Son. A family on the north side have several children, but only one—the oldest—is a boy. The little lad grew used to sisters, but longed for a brother. The boy was twelve recently, and the house was rather upset in anticipation of something or other. The father was busy, and the son had to sift the ashes and care for the furnace. At this juncture a nurse appeared on the scene, and two days later she came to the little boy. "What do you think you've got?" she asked him. "A baby brother!" fairly gasped the youngster. "No. dearie: it's a baby sister," replied the nurse. "Gosh!" groaned the youngster. "Must I always sift these ashes?"—National Monthly. Denatured. We're all a lot of carping fans; We scold and sneer and bellow. Just listen how the partisans Condemn the other fellow! And yet if candidates were free. From all this reckless gunning It wouldn't take us long to see There'd be no fun in running. —Cleveland Plain Dealer Strong Willed. "Aren't you afraid you may become a slave to the smoking habit?" "No. I can quit whenever I want to." "How do you know that? Have you ever tried it?" "No, but I've cured myself of the habit of voting for every candidate who is nominated by the political party to which I belong, and a man must have a strong will to do that."—Chicago Record-Herald. Alice—Why are you taking up botany? Kitty—Because my fiance is interested in a plant of some kind, and I want to be able to converse intelligently with him about his business.—Boston Transcript. "She is a woman of splendid poise." "I dinnaw about her poise, but her cake is foine."—Houston Post. Binks-Which is the more dangerous, the automobile or the airplane? Jinks—Well, the aeroplane runs over more people than the automobile.—Cincinnati Inquirer. FLATS TO RENT. 7240-7242 Wentworth Ave., first flat, 7 Rooms and Bath, $20.00. Second flat nothing better seven rooms and bath Rent $22.00. 5754 Wentworth Ave., 5 Rooms and Bath front flats $18.00 four room rear flats, Rent $10.00 Stone front House 5521 Shields Ave., 5 Rooms and Bath, $18.00 best resident district. 2811 Armour Ave., 2nd flat 5 Rooms and bath, $16.00. 2412 La Salle Street, 5 Rooms, $15.00. S. RICHARDSON, 160 N. 5th Ave, Room 506, Phone Automatic 33-201. CANDIDATE FOR THE ASSEMBLY Harlem (New York) District For James H. Anderson. HAS FINE PUBLIC RECORD Mercantile and Financial Times Pays Splendid Tribute to Editor of the Amsterdam News-What His Election Would Mean to the Race in New York. New York.-The following statement in a recent issue of the Mercantile and Financial Times, published in this city, concerning the political aspirations of James H. Anderson, founder and editor in chief of the Amsterdam News, is worthy of more than passing notice. The subject is worthy of the tribute, and the facts are not in any wise overstated. The Times says: "When James H. Anderson, the editor of the Amsterdam News, with offices at 17 West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street, this city, announced the other day his candidacy for the P. H. JAMES H. ANDERSON. assembly from the Thirty-ninth assembly district a considerable stir was caused in Harlem politics. Should Mr. Anderson be successful in his ambition and it is hoped he will—it will be the first time that the colored population in New York will have a member of their own race in the legislative halls at Albany. Mr. Anderson, who has been a resident of New York for the last twenty-nine years, has taken an active interest in all matters pertaining to the bettering of municipal conditions. He established the Amsterdam News on Dec. 4, 1909, and ever since this weekly publication, which is alive with the news of the day, has made a strong headway. Mr. Anderson was for a time the assistant sexton in Henry Ward Beecher's church in Brooklyn, and that noted divine took a great interest in the young colored man who was a member of his congregation. During the twenty years that Anderson has been an active figure in public life he has taken a considerable interest in literary and debating societies. He has always worked for the improvement of human conditions, and this work he will continue in a greater degree should be honored with the election to the assembly. This aspirant for political honors stands squarely for equal protection for all and special privileges to none. He told a representative of this publication the other day that in case of nomination and election he will not only look after the rights and interests of his own people, but will fight for the welfare of the people in general. It is no more than right that matters coming before legislative discussions in reference to the privileges of the colored people should be debated by a representative of their own class. Mr. Anderson realizes perhaps more than many others that there are many local matters relating to the colored population in this city that need immediate attention. With a stalwart representative in Albany the colored citizens here could rest assured that they would receive the fullest attention in the legislative body. The colored man needs more of a political and industrial recognition, and by placing one of their own race in the lawmaking body the colored voters would acquire more civic pride, to which they are entitled. Mr. Anderson is a man of broad ideas, and it would be difficult to find a more level beaded man from the Thirty-fifth assembly district than this aspirant for the position of assemblyman. This district can boast of over 6,000 colored votes, which would be more than necessary for the election of Mr. Anderson, who is a Republican candidate. It is to be expected that both Republicans and Democrats will rally to his support, and in doing so they would display good judgment. Making Friends in His New Home. The most recent acquisition to the ranks of professional life in St. Louis is Dr. J. T. Breedlove, formerly a resident of Nashville. Tenn. Dr. Breedlove comes highly recommended and has already made a favorable impression upon his new neighbors. He is a man of reputed ability. THE BROAD AX PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the tree principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priests, Inundates, Single Taxes, Republicans, Americans as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year ..... $3.66 Six Months ..... $1.67 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 8027 ARMOUR AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL PHONE DREXEL 4500. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19. 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois under Act of March 8, 1879. WILLIAM L. O'CONNELL NAMES MONEY RAISERS. All Factions Represented on Finance Committee of Democratic State Campaign. FIVE BANKERS ON LIST Popular Appeal will be made for Contributions on B behalf of Candidate Dunne. William L. O'Connell, chairman of the Democratic state campaign committee and personal manager for Edward F. Dunne, gubernatorial nominee, has named the following gentlemen to, on his finance committee which will aid him in obtaining funds to make the Democratic state wheels go round. Every faction of the state democracy is represented on the O'Connell organization, which is expected to work in conjunction with the state central committee, of which Arthur W. Charles of Carmi is the head. Five Bankers on the List. Five bankers are among the Democratic money getters. The list includes. Frederick H. Rawson, president of the Union Trust company of Chicago, who will be custodian of the funds. Benjamin F. Caldwell of Sangamon county, defeated candidate for governor. Fred J. Kern, mayor of Belleville. Elmore Hurst, lawyer, of Rock Island, the choice of the Illinois delegation to Baltimore for vice president. Millard R. Dunlap, banker, of Jacksonville, once the downstate Bryan leader and antagonist of the Sullivan contingent in many battles. Oscar G. Foreman, banker.-Chicago. John E. Traeger, Chicago, controller, and vice-president of the People's Trust and Savings Bank. W. A. Tilden, president of the Fort Dearborn bank. John Barton Payne, lawyer. John Garibaldi, wholesale merchant. Frank G. Hajicek, president Lawn- dale State bank. Julius F. Smietanka, lawyer. THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH 3825 Dearborn St. The officers and members of the Institutional Church are congratulating themselves upon their latest donation of eight hundred dollars worth of handsome, solid oak, leather cushioned chairs. The entire aspect of the chapel, neighborhood parlor, reading room and offices is completely changed by this addition of appropriate furniture. The National Convention of Negro Business Men's League, whose late sessions were held in this church demonstrated the truth of the official record that the seating capacity of the Institutional Church is greater than that of any other church of our race in this city. It's ventilation system is perfect and it is the coolest and pleasantest house of worship in Chicago. Last Sunday was the pastor's birthday. The officers and members commemorated by tendering, the pastor and his family a delightful banquet in Arnett Hall on Monday evening. Covers were laid for one hundred twenty guests. The hall was tastily decorated and a satisfying menu was served. Mrs. E. H. Jiles, President of the Stewardesses Board, was in charge and saw that everything went off with the veritable precision of clock work. Several addresses complimentary to the Pastor's good work were delivered. Mr. Robert Stokes, Secretary of the Trustees Board of Quinn Chapel, told of the very excellent work which Dr. Carey accomplished for that great church during his six years pastorate there. How he reduced its debt from $43,000.00. Mr. George W. Preston, former treasurer of Bethel Church, told of how Dr. Carey saved Bethel Church from the Sheriff's hands and added over 2500 souls to its membership during his five years in that charge. The work accomplished for the Institutional Church was eloquently told by Mr. N. S. Dinglespeel, Mesdames E. H. Jiles, Mary Buckner, Ada Taylor, Elizabeth Burgess, Jessie Thomas, Miss Tennis and Messrs. Geo. Alexander, F. H. Wyche and F. D. Hooker, Dr. L. M. Fenwick acted as Master of Ceremonies. To morrow Dr. Carey will preach morning and evening. He is much concerned now about his conference reports and hopes that every member who has not already paid his (or her) "dollar money will do so tomorrow. THE PEKIN THEATER OPENED ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC MONDAY EVENING. Both Performances Well Attended. Monday evening, the Pekin Theater opened its doors to the public. It was the intention of Manager Frank Haight, to open on Saturday evening, but it was impossible to do so. Both shows were well attended, and many old familiar faces were noted in all parts of the house—those who always attended the Pekin, during the life time of Robert T. Motts. The bill for the opening night, was exceptionally strong and good. Lilly Gray, and her beans picks, were without a doubt, almost the top head liners. Her act is lively, and full of real fun which provokes much laughter. Sid Perrin, and Goldie Crosby, were the real head liners. They are artists of the highest order, and they never get old, even if one should witness their performance, two or three times a week. They always have on hand a large stock of original jokes and it would make anyone laugh, no matter how serious they may be, and to forget the worries and cares of this life, to witness them and grow fat at their antics. Jennie Eldridge, made her bow, singing "My Old Kentucky Home." Her voice was a little weak for the song and possibly a little timid for the opening night; but she made a hit with the audience just the same. The Southern Duo, and the Howard Company were up-to-date, and all that could be expected. The bill from end to end was clean, and no real raw jokes were indulged in, to cause anyone to blush. The feature motion pictures, were new and unseen before on State street, and they were exceedingly instructive and interesting. Manager Haight, deserves to be highly complimented, for dishing up, a high class show right on the start. He promises, that in the future and right along, that he will maintain the same standard as much as possible. And no stale acts will be put on the billboards for the patrons of the Pekin. Under the new management, young Colored women will act as ushers. Miss Anna Gibbs, Miss Bailey, Walker, Miss Edna Dorsey, Miss Eva Green and Miss Edna Martin, who are at present serving as ushers and being tastefully dressed, they impart an air of tone and respectability to The Pekin in this respect which was lacking in the past. George J. Terrell, occupied his old position in receiving tickets at the door, and it looked like old times to see him at his familiar post. Elijah J. Smith, in his full dress suit, who is a friend of many years of Manager Haight, assisted him to receive the patrons in the main loby, and to welcome them in. W. H. Smith, who assisted Robert T. Motts, to open The Pekin in 1904 assisted on the stage, and saw to it, that there was no delay between acts. The music by the Orchestra, was very lively and passed muster in good shape, and the new management of The Pekin, so far feel well pleased over the patronage it received and they will strive in every way to make The Pekin as popular or more popular than it was in the palmeist days, under the management of Robert T. Motts. WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Cor. 38th & Dearborn Sts., Rev. H. J. Callis, D. D., Pastor. The members and friends of our church who came out last Sunday evening had a 'delightful surprise in hearing the splendid sermon delivered by Rev. Chas. Stewart of this city. It was a real treat. Rev. Stewart can come again when he is in town. The sermon in the morning by Rev. Callis on a 'Chance for every one' was up to his usual way of doing things. A large audience was out and many expressed themselves as being helped and inspired by the discourse. At the close of the sermon one young woman gave her heart to God and with two others united with the church, it was a glorious Sunday morning. The offering for the day was $45.00. Sunday is the first Sabbath in the month, and the Holy Communion will be celebrated at the morning service. Rev. Callis will preach on "The Present Value of the Lord's Supper." Those who wish to hear him on this subject must come early. The service begins 11 a. m. sharp. In the evening he will preach on "The Greatest Thing in the World" the subject advertised for last Sunday evening. Parents who do not send their children to other Sunday Schools are very cordially invited to bring or send them to our school which convenes at 1:15 p. m. every Sunday. The young people generally as well as all others who desire to come are cordially invited to our Christian endeavor service which meets at half past six o'clock.—"S" THE RAT—RAUS MIT HIM. Why wait for the menace of nearby Bubonic Plague before beginning the war on rats. The docks and riverfronts, the barns, stables and basements, the grain elevators, the hotels and restaurants of all our large cities are all infested with rats. All seagoing vessels convey these-pests in their holds. And yet it is only when we are threatened with the dread Bubonic Plague that any attempts are made to exterminate these known carriers of this terrible disease. In view of the well-known fact that in addition to being a serious menace to public health, rats destroy annually millions of dollars' worth of valuable property in the United States alone, it might be wise to make a war of extermination continuous and permanent instead of confining it to mere intermittent and sporadic spasms of activity that are over and forgotten so soon as the public fear of the plague has subsided. A good place for the cities to begin the work of eradicating rats from present-day civilization, would be by passing adequate laws regulating the construction of wharfs and docks by requiring that they be built of concrete. Also that the floors and foundations in barns, stables and warehouses be constructed of the same rat-proof material. It would certainly be a long step in the right direction in the work of riding the country of rats, to do away with the conditions that harbor them and under which they thrive and multiply in countless millions. With this important work thoroughly and intelligently carried out, their complete extermination would speedily follow. And the yearly saving in dollars and cents alone would soon more than pay for the expense incurred, to say nothing of the marked improvement that would be effected in sanitary conditions generally throughout the land. DR. BROOKS LOSES RAILROAD TICKET. Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, pastor of St. Paul Church, who left last Saturday in company with his wife and a party of Shriners for Washington, D.C., had the misfortune to lose the railroad tickets of himself and wife while en route to Washington. It is not known just how or where the tickets were lost. Friends in St. Louis were apprised of the facts when Dr. D. W. Scott received a telegram from Dr. Brooks telling of his misfortune. The tickets covered a round trip to New York. The loss will not make any change in the plans for the trip.—The Argus, St. Louis, Mo., August 24th, 1912. Rev. Brooks, was for a long time pastor of St. Stephen's Church, on the West side in this city, and while in Chicago he performed a good work for his Lord. REV. RANSOM DESERTS ROOSE VELT. Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom, former pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, of New York and Chicago, and now editor of the A. M. E. Review, has deserted Col. Roosevelt. Dr. Ransom was one of the Colonel's most enthusiastic admirers and made the principal speech at a big Roosevelt meeting conducted by Negroes during the recent national Republican convention at Chicago which was held at Bethel Church. Last Sunday he spoke in New York City, on "Theodore Roosevelt and the Negroes Political Dilemma." ST. MARY'S A. M. E. CHURCH. 5251 Dearborn St. Rev. James Higgins. Pastor At 10:45 Sermon by the Pastor. At 8 o'clock The Choir will have a sacred song service. Mra. Sadie Lyrle, Chorister. CHIPS. R. M. Johnson, second vice-president of the Mt. Glenwood Cemetery Association, 3125 S. State street; this week, severed all of his business relations with that company. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins, 3332 Calumet avenue; spent the past week at the west Michigan Resort near Benton Harbor, Mich. Attorney R. A. J. Shaw, 36 W. Randolph street; taken a five days' vacation trip to South Haven, Mich; the latter part of last and the first of this week. Misses Elizabeth Clark, Sis Henderson and Aurelia Ward were among the number that spent a delightful time at the West Michigan Resort; last week. Miss Ruth Bradley of Kansas City has been highly entertained while in the city. Quite a number of receptions have been given in her honor. Mrs. Helen McFatick, of Peoria, Ill., was visiting in the city last week, she was the guest of Mrs. Doughtry. She attended the opening session of the Negro National Business League, in company with Mr. Cary B. Lewis. Mrs. M. Overall, and her daughter of Kansas City, Mo., have for the past two weeks been visiting their old friend, Mrs. Hattie Arrant, 3635 Vernon avenue; and they were all three present at the ball and reception at the 7th Regiment Armory last Friday evening. Attorney Albert B. George, is on a vacation trip to Washington, D. C. It is rumored that he may succeed in causing a beautiful young lady of that city to change her name to Mrs. George and return with his bride to Chicago. Prof. and Mrs. Booker T. Washington, left Monday at noon, for their home at Tuskegee, Ala., well pleased with their one weeks' visit in Chicago where they freely mingled with its best people and high social leaders. Mrs. Louise Montgomery, 5436 Dearborn street; celebrated her umptheenth birthday last Saturday; and her good husband, John T. Montgomery, who is one of the pillars in Olivet Baptist Church, remembered her with a nice present. Mrs. S. J. Patterson, St. Louis, Mo., mother of W. E. North the Jeweler, 3536 S. State street; and the mother of A. B. Patterson, has been on a visit to her sons, and witnessed the State street carnival and attended the sessions of the Negro National Business League. Mrs. Sandy W. Trice, 6438 Vincennes avenue, returned home the first of the week from a pleasant visit to Omaha, Neb., and Denver, Colo. While in the first named city she was the guest of Mrs. Minnie Costen, and in the latter city she was the guest of Miss Elizabeth Fisher. Mrs. Trice is much benefited in health by her western trip. L. B. Jeffries, a Negro contractor and builder at Greensboro, N. C., recently won out in a bid for the contract of a $4,000 school house for whites. The commissioners accepted the Negro's bid because he was a taxpayer and a capable and trustworthy workman. Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Thompson, Washington D. C., spent last week in this city, taking in its many sights. Mr. Thompson is a brilliant newspaper writer of long experience and he covered the sessions of the National Negro Business League for many newspapers throughout the United States. Richard Chester, and his wife Mrs. Dora Chester, residing at 3306 Wabash avenue; had a hand to hand fight last Saturday evening, and with Mr. Chester fearing that his wife would get the best of him in the fight whipped out his revolver and shot her in the side. She was carted off to Provident Hospital and last accounts her condition was that she was liable to become an angel at any time. Mr. Chester will rest up in the Cook County jail for some time. Miss Vera Wesley gave a musical on Monday night, August 26th, at her home in Vernon Ave. The following program was rendered: Madam Anita Patti Brown entertained on Monday night with a musical and sootre at the Dunbar, 3522 State street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson of Washington, D. C., Miss Alberta Booker of Little Rock, Ark, and visiting friends. A very high class musical program was rendered. Those participating were Mrs. W, Sloan, Miss Mable Scott, Mr. Géo. Johnson, Mr. F. Shelby, Miss Pearl Lowery, California, Mr. Frank Fowler Brown, Indianapolis, and the Umbrian Glee Club. Miss Smith, the accompanist of Mrs. Brown read a very appropriate selection. Dancing followed the muicale. Miss Beatrice Manning 3524 Calumet Ave. entertained at her beautiful home Sunday evening in honor of Miss Ruth Bradley of Kansas City, Kan. Miss Frances Smith of Columbus, Ohio. Miss Cora and Walter Jones, of Topeka, Kans., the beautiful parlors were tastefully decorated with ferns, cut flowers. During the hours of 3 to 7 one hundred and sixty-two guests called. Calumet Ave. from Thirty-fifth to Thirty-seventh St. was a scene of beauty. Some very beautiful gowns was worn by the Society Bells. He Did His Best. "Here, waiter," said the man who expected to be at the hotel for several days, "is a dollar. Now. I want you to look after me promptly and see that I get the best of everything. When I get ready to leave, if your service has been satisfactory, I'll give you something more." The waiter obsequiously bowed and assured the gentleman that he should have the best the kitchen afforded, that it would always be served in a hurry and that there would be neatness as well as dispatch. On the second morning after the gentleman's arrival he had nearly finished his breakfast when he suddenly summoned the waiter and, angrily pointing to his coffee, asked: "Do you call that taking good care of me? Look at the size of the files in there! Two of them! Look at the size of 'em!" "I'm very sorry, sir." the waiter replied, with every evidence of the deepest regret. "Them's the smallest files we have." -Chicago Record-Herald. The Reason. The women ask, "Why don't the men Wear comfortable dress, As women do, in summer time And thus avoid distress?" To this men everywhere reply, "We did when we were kids, But since we've come to man's estate Our modesty forbids." -W. J. Lampton in New York Sun. Handicaps of an Only Son. A family on the north side have several children, but only one—the oldest—is a boy. The little lad grew used to sisters, but longed for a brother. The boy was twelve recently, and the house was rather upset in anticipation of something or other. The father was busy, and the son had to sift the ashes and care for the furnace. At this juncture a nurse appeared on the scene, and two days later she came to the little boy. "What do you think you've got?" she asked him. "A baby brother!" fairly gasped the youngster. "No. dearie: it's a baby sister," replied the nurse. "Gosh!" groaned the youngster. "Must I always sift these ashes?"—National Monthly. Denatured. We're all of carping fans! We scold and sneer and bellow. Just listen how the partisans Condemn the other fellow! And yet if candidates were free From all this reckless gunning It would be better. There'd be no fun in running -Cleveland Plain Dealer Strong Willed. "Aren't you afraid you may become a slave to the smoking habit?" "No. I can quit whenever I want to." "How do you know that? Have you ever tried it?" "No, but I've cured myself of the habit of voting for every candidate who is nominated by the political party to which I belong, and a man must have a strong will to do that."—Chicago Record-Herald. Alice—Why are you taking up botany? Kitty—Because my fiance is interested in a plant of some kind, and I want to be able to converse intelligently with him about his business.—Boston Transcript. "She is a woman of splendid poise." "I dinnaw about her poise, but her cake is foine."—Houston Post. Binks—Which is the more dangerous, the automobile or the aeroplane? Jinks—Well, the aeroplane runs over more people than the automobile.—Cincinnati Inquirer. FLATS TO RENT 7240-7242 Wentworth Ave., first flat, 7 Rooms and Bath, $20.00. Second flat nothing better seven rooms and bath Rent $22.00. 5754 Wentworth Ave., 5 Rooms and Bath front flats $18.00 four room rear flats, Rext $10.00 Stone front House 5521 Shields Ave., 5 Rooms and Bath, $18.00 best resident district. 2811 Armour Ave., 2nd flat 5 Rooms and bath, $16.00. 2412 La Salle Street, 5 Rooms, $15.00. S. RICHARDSON, 160 N. 5th Ave, Room 506, Phone Automatic 33-201. CANDIDATE FOR THE ASSEMBLY Harlem (New York) District For James H. Anderson. HAS FINE PUBLIC RECORD Mercantile and Financial Times Pays Splendid Tribute to Editor of the Amsterdam News-What Hs Election Would Mean to the Race in New York. New York.-The following statement in a recent issue of the Mercantile and Financial Times, published in this city, concerning the political aspirations of James H. Anderson, founder and editor in chief of the Amsterdam News, is worthy of more than passing notice. The subject is worthy of the tribute, and the facts are not in any wise overstated. The Times says: "When James H. Anderson, the editor of the Amsterdam News, with offices at 17 West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street, this city, announced the other day his candidacy for the P. B. JAMES B. ANDERSON. assembly from the Thirty-fifth assembly district a considerable stir was caused in Harlem politics. Should Mr. Anderson be successful in his ambition and it is hoped he will—it will be the first time that the colored population in New York will have a member of their own race in the legislative halls at Albany. Mr. Anderson, who has been a resident of New York for the last twenty-nine years, has taken an active interest in all matters pertaining to the bettering of municipal conditions. He established the Amsterdam News on Dec. 4, 1909, and ever since this weekly publication, which is alive with the news of the day, has made a strong headway. Mr. Anderson was for a time the assistant sexton in Henry Ward Beecher's church in Brooklyn, and that noted divine took a great interest in the young colored man who was a member of his congregation. During the twenty years that Anderson has been an active figure in public life he has taken a considerable interest in literary and debating societies. He has always worked for the improvement of human conditions, and this work he will continue in a greater degree should he be honored with the election to the assembly. This aspirant for political honors stands squarely for equal protection for all and special privileges to none. He told a representative of this publication the other day that in case of nomination and election he will not only look after the rights and interests of his own people, but will fight for the welfare of the people in general. It is no more than right that matters coming before legislative discussions in reference to the privileges of the colored people should be debated by a representative of their own class. Mr. Anderson realizes perhaps more than many others that there are many local matters relating to the colored population in this city that need immediate attention. With a stalwart representative in Albany the colored citizens here could rest assured that they would receive the fullest attention in the legislative body. The colored man needs more of a political and industrial recognition, and by placing one of their own race in the lawmaking body the colored voters would acquire more civic pride, to which they are entitled. Mr. Anderson is a man of broad ideas, and it would be difficult to find a more level beaded man from the Thirty-fifth assembly district than this aspirant for the position of assemblyman. This district can boast of over 6,000 colored votes, which would be more than necessary for the election of Mr. Anderson, who is a Republican candidate. It is to be expected that both Republicans and Democrats will rally to his support, and in doing so they would display good judgment. Making Friends in His New Home. The most recent acquisition to the ranks of professional life in St. Louis is Dr. J. T. Breedlove, formerly a resident of Nashville. Tenn. Dr. Breedlove comes highly recommended and has already made a favorable impression upon his new neighbors. He is a man of reputed ability. WORK OF UPLIFT SHOWS RESULTS Growth of the Locus Street Social Settlement. HOW IT REACHES THE MASSES What the Homemakers' Club of Hampton Is Doing to Better the Condition of the Home and Community Life of the People—It Wields a Wide Influence. Hampton, Va.—The Locus Street Social Settlement in this town was founded about twenty years ago by Mrs. Harris Barrett, a graduate of Hampton institute in the class of 1884. The work, which began with a few girls of the immediate neighborhood, has reached out into every section of the community. There are clubs and classes for boys, girls, mothers and grandmothers. Sessions are held every afternoon and evening eight months in the year. The Women's club, known as the homemakers' club of this organization, has several departments, all of which work for some phase of home improvement. Each woman works in the department in which she is most interested. All come together, however, at intervals to work out and discuss problems of equal interest to all. The child's welfare department has two divisions. In one talks are given to young mothers on the care and feeding of infants, treatment of colds, care of sick children, the dangers of soothing sirups and patent medicines. In the other talks are given on the care and management of children. A. E. MRS. HARRIS BARRETT. how to make the home attractive and how to keep girls and boys off the streets. Other departments are poultry, home garden, flower lovers, quilting and plain sewing. In the latter department simple garments are made for children and house aprons for busy housekeepers. At the Hampton institute farmers' conference, 1912, this latter department took first prize for the most practical and convenient house aprons. Instructions are given in cooking, rug weaving and work among boys. A country fair is held annually under the management of the Homemakers' club. When we hear one speak of social work one is apt to think only of the larger things with which it concerns itself, such as government, public health, reforming of criminals, etc., but in this organization valuable social work is done in the home and immediate neighborhood, and the methods and systems used are in reach of every man and woman who is interested in home improvement. In the plain sewing department many simple garments are made for children out of old garments as well as new cloth. These are a great help to the children's welfare department in carrying out its plan of keeping the children in school. These garments are sold to parents for a small sum with the understanding that such parents see to it that their children are sent to school. The work of the organization since its inception has proved the wisdom of its founder. It is supported for the most part by voluntary contributions and entertainments. Mrs. Harris Barrett, besides having the management of all of this work, is also president of the Virginia Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, which is doing a great good among the masses of people throughout the state. She is also second recording secretary of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. A more diligent and painstaking woman would be hard to find in any organization. Hampton is proud of her, as it also is of hundreds of graduates scattered throughout the country, so that it may be justly said that notwithstanding the many industrial schools and institutes for higher learning for colored people Hampton institute is the mother-of them all. From Faraway Alaska. Some friends of Tuskegee institute living in far away Alaska recently sent the school a small donation. Here is where the poetry comes in about "Ku in the giving, not the gift." Freeman. TUSKEGEE'S GREAT FARM Variety of Food Products Raised at the Alabama Institute. The industries at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute are grouped into three departments, the school of agriculture, the industries for girls and the department of mechanical industries. The courses in agriculture are given in Milbank hall, a modern building erected in 1909 at a cost of $20,000. Farming was the first industry started at the institute, and the school farm in thirty years has grown until it embraces 2,300 acres. Of this eighty acres form a truck garden on which is raised produce for the school, eighty acres constitute an orchard. 840 acres form the tract for general farming, while 1,300 acres comprise an area given over to pastures and woodland. The dairy herd contains 227 head of cattle, breeders, yearlings and calves, with 105 milk cows "at the pall." The farm also has 562 hogs and 145 horses, mules and colts, while the poultry yard contains 3,000 fowls. The farm work is carried on by 228 students, forty bred men and eighteen instructors. Last year 632 tons of ensilage, 12,000 bushels of sweet potatoes, 3,500 bushels of corn and 3,650 bushels of oats were grown on the general farm, while the truck garden yielded 115,453 pounds of greens, 1,116 dozen bunches of lettuce, 465 bushels of onions, 3,570 watermelons, 358 bushels of beans, 63 bushels of beets, 783 bushels of tomatoes, 321 bushels of rutabagas, 3,150 dozen ears of green corn, 2,064 melons and cantaloupes, 57 bushels of white potatoes and 258 bushels of peas, this enumeration being given as an indication of the variety of the table at Tuskegee and the manner in which the pupils are being saturated in one of the many ideas of Tuskegee that one indication of civilization is a variety of food products. "One of God's objects in surrounding us with vegetables, with grain, berries and flowers," says Booker Washington, "is to help us to make our bodies better fitted for the uses of life, to make our bodies stronger, to make them more healthful. When I go to church and hear people preach for hours on all kinds of subjects, especially in country districts, where the soil is fitted for growing all kinds of vegetables, all kinds of fowl, how much I wish the minister would take a few hours and teach the people how to fill their bodies with some of the beautiful things with which nature has surrounded them." GREAT FIELD DAY FOR ODD FELLOWS. Features of a Celebration to Be Held at Staunton, Va. Staunton, Va.—The fifteenth annual field day of the First Patriarchile regiment of Odd Fellows will be held here Sept. 1 and 2. The regiment is composed of Patriarchiles in Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia. At the opening session memorial services will be held at Mount Zion Baptist church. The mayor of Staunton will deliver an address of welcome, the Rev. J. C. Austin will make the response, and the Rev. R. C. Woods, president of the Virginia seminary and college, will deliver the oration. A business session will be held at Odd Fellows' hall the morning of the second day, and in the afternoon a big street parade will take place, followed by a prize drill at the baseball grounds. Four prizes will be awarded, and a big banquet will take place at night. The local committee in charge of the arrangements for the visiting Odd Fellows, who will number more than 1,000, includes Captain A. J. S. Jordan, chairman; Lieutenant J Henry Carr, secretary and manager: William Perkins, Thomas Ewell, John Ross, R. H. J. Southall, John Childs, J. A. Crawford and William Simms. An auxiliary committee of ladies will assist, as follows: Mesdames Alice Walker, Nellie Pryor, J. Henry Carr, Thomas Jackson, William Perkins, Georgiana Simms, Henry A. Houston, J. Salle Terrell, Mary Scott, Margaret Southall, Willie Ewell, Etta Hawley, Walter Golden, Delilah Higginbotham, M. J. Timberlake and M. J. Bailey. The present officers of the regiment are: R. T. Stewart, colonel; F. B. State, lieutenant colonel; Hamilton N. Hayes, Baltimore, adjutant; W. B. Crowell, Ronnoke, chief of staff; P. A. Hundley, Newport News, paymaster; H. P. Jackson, Washington, quartermaster; W. T. Jones, Newport News, sergeant; Sandy Miller, Norfolk, judge advocate; John H. Queen, Maryland, chaplain; Henry Mallory, Richmond, commissariat. Officers of battalion, with chief bugler, are: Robert Lester, Hampton, Va., chief bugler: Charles Young, Richmond, Va., major, first battalion; Charles Swann, Washington, major, second battalion, and Jeremiah Smith, Newport News, Va., major of second battalion. Women's Clubs Make Good Showing. The numerical and financial status of the National Association of Women's Clubs, as reported at its recent biennial convention at Hampton, Va., is as follows: Number of clubs, 800; total membership, 10,908; money collected since last biennial meeting, $82,24.66. The cost of property owned by the various clubs is estimated at $61,845.15. The present valuation of properties owned and controlled by the organization is placed at $115,382.25. Wilberforce, O., was selected for the next biennial meeting. SIRES AND SONS. Andrew Carnegie in London said millionaires in this country are not taxed enough. James Daniels, in 1868 a stowaway, now is bootblack king of Boston, worth $1,000,000; income from 300 stands, $75,000 a year. John M. Hamilton, representative of the Fourth district of West Virginia in congress, claims the largest family of any member of the lower house. Recently a daughter came into the home, bringing the number of his children up to fifteen. George Palish, who was recently knighted by King George of England, is editor of the London Statist and is well known among economists all over the world for his estimates of national wealth, the foreign investments of the great European nations and of kindred topics. Captain Arthur Fisher, for twenty years at the head of the Japanese pilots, is a Nantucket man who has followed the sea from the age of five years, having thus early in life begun voyaging with his father, a successful commander of half a century ago. During his career as a pilot he has taken hundreds of ships in safety through the treacherous Japanese waters. His home is at Kobe. Fly Catches. Three Detroit pitchers—Lake, Willett and Dubue have won games this season with timely home run hits. The recent benching of Milan of the Washington by Umpire O'Brien was the first penalty for that star outfielder. "Lost in the smoke" is better than "lost in the sun" on the Boston National grounds. Locomotives bench their smoke all over the field daily during ball games. President Lynch has lent Umpire Bush for the rest of the season to the South Michigan league—whence he came at the urgent request of President Burkhard of that league. The Brooklynns have unearthed another Rucker in young Allen. the $5,000 southpaw. Allen has shown enough already to make this assertion safe. With the experience to be gained this year he'll be a star next season. Education Notes. Of the 523,000 public school teachers in the United States more than four-fifths are women. Esperanto is taught in some of the state supported schools in England, France and Germany. The fairy tales of Grimm and of Hans Christian Andersen are excluded from the Austrian schools by a recent order "because of their slight importance." At Woodbryoke, England, there is a school for social service where men and women from all parts of the world study various kinds of social work. The institution is affiliated with Birmingham university. Feminine Flings. It will really be a great feat if Chicago women succeed in extending the feminine skirt to a foot below the Chicago ankle. -Pittsburgh Dispatch An Englishman says that the American women seem to dislike to wear clothes. He ought to marry one of them and see what a mistake he's made.-Charleston News and Courier. It is claimed now that automobiles and easy living are causing American women to lose their slenderness and grace of figure. This probably comes from some dyspeptic who hasn't laughed since the last time he saw a fat woman riding a bicycle. -Cleveland Leader. New York's Big Scandal. The trouble with New York's police system is that it was going too fast when it struck the iceberg.—New York World. The people not only of New York, but of the entire country, want the lawbreakers and criminals run to earth.—Pittsburgh Post. In spite of all the machinery of law New York city could not be thoroughly freed from its present disagreeable conditions growing out of the murder of Rosenthal, the gambles, if public opinion there did not insist on it.—Boston Globe. The Royal Box. King George of England pays an income tax on his private estates. According to an Austrian paper, the most extravagant in dress among her peers is Queen Wilhelmina of Holland, who spends annually £4.800 on personal attire. King Haakon VII. of Norway is poor as kings go, but he is exceedingly popular with his subjects. His tastes are domestic, but he spends part of his money on ships and part on horses and in hunting. Facts From - France. In France there is a tax on doors and windows. France produces upward of 12,000,000 francs worth of oysters every year. Four adjoining municipalities in the French district of Dijon each have one of four brothers as mayor. A museum of the horse presenting a complete history of the animal from the earliest known period to the present day will shortly be established in France. The grubby looking man stood in the doorway, with determination on every line of his unshaven countenance. The housewife who faced him was equally determined. "Yes, madam," said the shabby man, "the guv'nor says to me: 'Go and gift Mr. Jones' dress suit to be cleaned and pressed. The lady'll give it to yer. The guv'nor's a tailor, you see, mum." "Oh!" replied the lady. "And did you see Mr. Jones?" "I did, mum," came in answer, "wiv me own eyes. He says: The lady'll know, I lef a message at 'ome.'" Plainly Mrs. Jones was perplexed. The trickster felt he had nearly achieved his object. The lady's reply finally crushed him, however. "Well," she answered, "all I can say is that Mr. Jones never had a dress suit, and for the past five years he's been in Canada." Then the grubby man bolted.—Answers. In New York. When the enterprising copper isn't coping His portion of the gamblers' golden fleece He has little opportunity for stopping Commuters from probing the police. But will matters have proceeded any further When all of the investigating's done? Taking one consideration with another, The public's lot is not a happy one. Harmony of Opinion She was holding the teething baby, trying to pacify Alice crying with a toothache and attempting to instruct her husband how to prepare a mixture for Roy's sore throat, all at the same time. "John, if I could have looked forward ten years and taken in this scene do you know what I should have done?" John, with alacrity. "Yes, dear; just what I wish I had done." -Lippincott's. Revision Upward. The quacks ten rook of adipose Just how they may "reduce" their fat, But seem forgetful of the woes That mortify the human slat. A catholic solicitude Should make its goal a golden mean. The genus quack should show some knack At nostrums for "reducing" lean. Business Sagacity "How did you manage," asked the landlord's friend, "to get all the guests away from that other summer hotel? They set a good table over there, and they certainly have you beaten as far as location is concerned." "You see we serve four meals a day here and thus give the ladies a chance to change their clothes more often than they had to at the other place."—Chicago Record-Herald. A. Suitable Choice The fisherman's bride had a cast in her eye. A nose slightly hooked and an air some-what fly. A Booming Country. An immigrant was coming over from Ellis island on the ferryboat as the sunset gun was discharged. "Phat's thot?" he inquired of his friend, rather alarmed. "Oh, that's sunset," was the reply. "B' th powers, it must be a great country where the sun goes down with such a flop as thot!" he exclaimed.—Judge. Embarrassment of Riches. Alas, the speeches which I read New pangs of disappointment start. For, though I struggle and indeed, I cannot learn them all by heart! —Washington Star. "If I give you a meal will you do some work in the garden?" "Yes. mum. I'll work at me regular occupation." "What is your occupation?" "Chasin' snails out of flower beds, mum."—Boston Transcript. Back on the Job. Vacation now no rapture holds. To toll is now our wish. We caught about a dozen colds And not a single fish. —Cincinnati Enquirer. The Way of Womankind. "Oh, Bobble," cried little Elsie, "there come the boy scouts! Come, let's hurry where we can see them when they go past." "Aw, you women are always losin' your heads when you see a man in uniform."—Chicago Record. Lacking. Though I am fond of picture shows, One old time joy of sadly miss- When he is dealing fatal blows I cannot hear the villain hiss. -Chicago Record-Herald. Very Decollete. Husband—What did you pay for that new evening gown? Wife—Fifty dollars. Husband—What: $25 a yard!—Phil- adelphia Telegraph. Overdoing it. With anti-occlusion Extending far its reach If may cause consternation When wavelets kiss the beach. -Youngstown Telegram. The Professional Class. "Pa, what is a professional politi- cian?" "One who sells his vote for money, I guess."—Detroit Free Press. The Cause of the Trouble, He let them dope and let them cut And send him on a cruise. He blamed his constitution, but He never blamed the booze. —Clinglinsti Enguires. Phones: Office, Mala 4153 Res. Drezel, 7990 Auto. 83-736 WALTER M. FARMER ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 708, 184 Washington St. Notary Public CHICAGO, ILL. Office Phone: Central 6624. Res. Phone, Doug. 4397. No. 508 East 36th Street. J. GRAY LUCAS Attorney at Law Suite 405, 145 Clark St. Cor. Randolph St. Tel. Aldine 1820 In Office at Night C. H. KNIGHT, M. D., C.M. (Canada) PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 9 to 11 A.M., 2 to 5 P.M. 3158 State Street, Chicago Ofles Hours-From 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. from 7 P. M. to 9 P. M. Sunday by appointment. DR. THEO. R. 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Box and L Reserved one W |Week September 2nd THE GREAT LORETTA MADISON SISTERS---Coon Shouters GRANDBERRY & LA MON---Society Coons NAPOLI DUO---Entertainers Phone Automatic 73-251 "Young man, I saw you put your arm around my daughter's waist last evening." "And I suppose you noticed how she struggled."—Detroit Journal. He (coming out of hotel)—What book is that you're wading through? Tennyson, eh? She—Did you notice the particular poem I was reading? He—No. Why? She—Because it's odd you should have used the word "wading." I'd just got that to the middle of "The Brook."—Boston Transcript. Cooling softly to the lovely spring, Chasing sunbeams on the wall. What can be this dimpled darling? Just a baby that's all 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. 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Eakin news and advertising agency, 428 Indiana Avenue, indianapolis, Ind. THE AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS. Under State Government Supervisors. $100,000 deposited with the State.% Policies of all kinds, ranging from five cents to ten thousand dollars, contracts give to the colored policy holder more than any other company for the same weekly premium. Colored Agents to Write and Collect Your Business. Information of rates and values of your age will be furnished free, upon giving your age, name and address McCall's Magazine and McCall Patterns For Women Have More Friends than any other magazine or patterns. McCall's is the reliable Fashion Guide monthly in one million one hundred thousand homes. Besides showing all the latest designs of McCall Patterns, each issue is brimful of sparkling short stories and helpful information for women. Save Money and Keep in Style by subscribing for McCall's Magazine at once. 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They have to become gradually accustomed to the water either by entering it to paddle about by themselves or by being carried into it in their mothers' jaws. They have great fear of the waves that break into foam and as soon as they see one approaching take to flight in terror and do not turn round until they have ascended to a very high place above the sea. BUSY WORKER IN SPECIAL FIELD Success of the Rev. Dr. S. M. Vass as Lecturer. What the Head of American Baptist Publication Society For Religious Instruction Among Afro-Americans Is Doing For His Race—Vastness of His Work Noted. B. N. BARNETT DODSON. New York.-The problem of how to hold the young people in the church and Sunday school is one which can not be solved by any one method. The reason for this broad statement is apparent from the fact that the home training and community environment of persons differ widely. Another essential point to be considered is the moral and intellectual bent of the person to be taught. The problem is progressive, continuous and incapable of final solution because of the variability of the subjects to which the solution of it is applicable. No one method has so far M. B. REV. DR. S. N. VASS. been found which will suit all classes or conditions in the same manner. It is the consensus of opinion, however, among experienced workers in church, Sunday schools and other departments of religious education that the nearest approach to any one method by which to bind the young people to the church and the Sunday school is proper instruction in Bible knowledge. First the blade, then the ear and next the full corn in the ear—conversion, induction into the church and a proper conception of the will of God concerning himself will do the Sunday school scholar more good than all the man invented methods possible. The most effective agency for securing such results as above referred to of which we know is found in the work of the American Baptist Publication society, conducted especially for our people by the Rev. Dr. S. N. Vass. The benefits derived from Dr. Vass' Bible lectures have been felt for good in all sections of the country by the churches, schools. Young Men's Christian associations and missionary organizations to which he has lectured. Dr. Vass recently delivered a series of Bible lectures for the Young Men's Christian association in Kansas City, Mo. The results of the instruction given to the men through the lecture system of Bible study have been phenomenal. Secretary R. B. De Frants is highly elated because of the impetus given the association in individual effort on the part of the men. It has meant more interest, more regular attendance and greater energy upon the part of members to push the work forward. The Alabama Baptist-state Sunday school convention, the National Religious Training school, the state conventions of North and South Carolina, the training school for girls and young women in Washington, the national Baptist young people's congress, the Concord and Abyssinian churches in Brooklyn and New York respectively and scores of other religious and educational bodies have engaged Dr. Vass for lecture work. He maintains headquarters in Raleigh, N. C. It would no doubt be a wise thing for each Y. M. C. A. among us to arrange with Dr. Vass for a series of lectures once a year. He is acknowledged by pastors, educators and theologians to be the foremost Biblicalist of the race. He has traveled and lectured extensively for nearly twenty years. He is rich in experience, scholarly in attainment forceful and modest in presenting the truth. Young People's Union Runs Newspaper The Young People's union of the Abyssinian Baptist church in New York publishes a splendid four page monthly bulletin, which gives the doings of the church, the Sunday school and the other auxiliaries of the church. It is neatly got up, well printed and reflects the intelligence of the members of the organization. TOU$SAINT L'OUVERTURE Brave Haitian General. Though Treacherously Dealt With, Showed Mercy. Toussaint L'Ouverture, the black chieftain of Haiti, was a slave on the Plantation de Libertas, belonging to M. Bayou. When the rising of the Negroes took place, in 1791, Toussaint refused to join them until he had sided M. Bayou and his family to escape to Baltimore. The white man had discovered in Toussaint many noble qualities and had instructed him in some of the first branches of education, and the preservation of his life was owing to the Negro's gratitude for his kindness. In 1797 Toussaint L'Ouverture was appointed by the French government general in chief of the armies of Santo Domingo and as such signed the convention with General Maitland for the evacuation of the island by the British. From this period until 1801 the island under the government of Toussaint was happy, tranquil and prosperous. The miserable attempt of Napoleon to re-establish slavery in Santo Domingo, although it failed of its intended object, proved fatal to the Negro chieftain. Treacherously seized by Le Clerc, he was hurried on board a vessel by night and conveyed to France, where he was confined in a cold subterranean dungeon at Besançon, where in April, 1803, he died. The treatment of Toussaint finds a parallel only in the murder of the Duke D'Enghein. It was the remark of Godwin in his lectures that the West Indian islands since their first discovery by Columbus could not boast of a single name which deserves comparison with that of Toussaint L'Ouverture. MISSIONARY WORK IN NEW ENGLAND. Scope of Enlargement Plan Adopted by the Baptist Convention. The New England Baptist missionary convention, under the enlargement plan, has divided its work into groups of boards for each department. The location of the boards, with their chairman and members, is as follows: Home Mission Board, New Haven, Conn.-Rev Dr. D. S. Klugh, pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist church, chairman. Members of this board are: Revs W. A. Harrod, J. B. Boddle. ! W. Reed, J. E. Harris, S. W. Smith and W. T. Watkins. Foreign Mission Board, Montclair, N. J.-Rev J C. Love, D. D., chairman; Revs D S. Klugh, S. P. W. Drew, W P. Lawrence, E. D. Samuel, J. B. Boddle and E. W. Johnson. Educational Board, New York—Revs W. P. Hayes, D. D., chairman; A. C Powell, D. D.; G. Hunt, G. H. Slims, S. W. Timms, E. E. Jackson and W. B. Reed. Publication Board, Philadelphia—Revs G. L. P. Talaferro, D. D., chairman, Philadelphia; J. C. Jackson, E. W. Johnson, W. A. Creditt, W. F. Graham, B. T. Moore and A. R. Robinson. Baptist Young People's Union, Providence, R. I—Revs W. B. Reed, chairman, Providence, R. L; J. H. Wiley, Walter Gay, O. P. Thompson, J. H. Dennis, G. W. Deskins, Sheldon and E. L. Cunningham. Church Edifice Board; Boston—Revs C. A. Ward, D. D., chairman, pastor Ebenezer Baptist church, Boston; G. L. Davis, M. A. Shaw, H. Conway, N. A. Marriott, C. A. Johnson and E. L. Cunningham. Sunday School Board, Philadelphia. -Revs. A. R. Robinson, chairman pastor Shiloh Baptist church, Philadelphia; E. W Johnson, A. Childs, R. W. Goff, W G Parks, G. L. Davis and Charles Blackwell. Ministers' Relief Board, Brooklyn. -Revs. S. W. Timms, D. D., chairman; R. J. Brown, H. Powell, N. S. Epps, J. W. Brooks, E. M. King, William M. Moss, J. C. Brown, G. Hunt and I. H. Travis. Wildows' Fund Board, Jersey City, N. J.-Revs R. D Wynn, chairman; T. J. King, E. W. Roberts, J. B. Boddle, Phillip Lee, I. J. Brown, J. R. Brown and B. T. Harvey. Board of History and Statistics, Washington. D C.-Revs. W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., chairman; Harvey Johnson, S. P. W. Drew, Jones Watkins, P. C. James, J. M. Waldron and J. A. Taylor. SHREWD INDIAN LEADER. Who Captured Garrison at Black Point and Put English to Flight. John Greenleaf Whittier, justly called the American poet of freedom, used the story of Mogg Megone for the framework of many of his most beautiful poems, in which are depicted various sketches and scenes of New England and its early inhabitants. Mogg Megone was a leader among the Saco Indians in the bloody war of 1677. He attacked and captured the garrison at Black point Oct. 12 of that year and cut off, at the same time, a party of Englishmen near Saco river. From a deed signed by Mogg Megone in 1684 and from other records it seems that previous to the war Megone had mingled much with the colonists. On this account he was probably selected by the principal sachems as their agent in the treaty signed in November, 1676 Richmond Public School Teachers. Gratification over the recent appointment of Misses Pearl L. Rowe and Rachel Tharks as teachers in the public schools of Richmond. Va., is expressed by their many friends. The high average made by many pupils in the public schools of the city the past year was a credit to both pupils and teachers. 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT As agent buy and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estates for non-residents, including payment of taxes and looking after assessments. Money to loan on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patronage of Chicago business men. The Cranford Apartment Building. 3600 Wabash Ave. THE NEW YORK MUSEUM The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. 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The great clock at flouen has been measuring time and striking the hours and quarters for over 500 years and, it is said, has been running all this time without interruption. The Channel Islands. The total area of the Channel islands is seventy-three square miles. The last battle on English soil was fought at Jersey, the largest of the Channel islands, in 1781 The Mississippi River The Mississippi river has, an exchange estimates, added 1,200 square miles to our domain in the course of its history, by its deposits in the gulf of Mexico. The Hebrew Months. The name of the Hebrew months are Tishl, Heshwan, Kislev, Tebet, Shebat, Adar, Nisan, Iyyar, Siwan, Tammuz, Ab and Elul. Every one is familiar with the phenomenon of echoes. In a cave in the Pantheon the guide, by striking the flap of his coat, makes a noise equal to a twelve pound cannon's report. The singularity is noticed in a lesser degree in the Mammoth cave in Kentucky. In the cave of Smeilln, near Viborg, in Finland, a cat or dog thrown in will make a screaming echo lasting some minutes. London House Numbers. London began to number its houses in 1764, about the time it removed the house signs that made ancient London an open air picture gallery. 3004 State Street A. F. Codazee Phone Douglas 8258 An Old Clock Echoes. BRADLEY Estate ans Glass Insurance LSTED ST CAGO MEADE CLUB and Cafe WIS, Proprietor Amour Ave. Street, Chicago Automatic Phone 74-478 Cafe and Buffet STREET, CHICAGO American Restaurant in Connection Entertainers HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietor. dine 3653 Brunswick Holt, Prop. AND BILLIARDS. Chicago et and Cafe A fish caught with bait, if put back into the water, seizes the bait again. But if a red disk is fastened above the bait the fish takes note of it and connects it with the sharp hook, so that after a few times he will not touch bait surmounted by a red disk. His memory is not clear enough or developed in so far that he dreads the bait, but he has the faculty of connecting the red disk with the sense of pain. A Record Fight. The longest bare knuckle fight on record, was between Jonathan Smith and James Kelly, taking place near Melbourne in 1855 and lasting six and a quarter bours. Perfumes. Perfumes have been used from the earliest times. The burning of perfumed incense was one of the rites of pagan religions, and perfumes of various sorts were used by nearly all the nations of antiquity. Both the Romans and the Greeks were skilled in making perfumery. It was from the Arabs, who possessed the art of preparing perfumed waters, that the use of perfumes was introduced into medieval Europe. The Cave of Cork. Queenstown, Ireland, was formerly known as "the Cove of Cork," but when the late Queen Victoria paid a visit there in 1849 it changed its name. First Written Laws The first written statutes are comprised in the law of Moses, 1491 B. C. The first Greek laws were systematized by Draco 623 B. C. The laws of Lycurgus were made about 844 B. C. The Roman laws were first compiled by Servius Tullus and amended by the twelve tables in 449 B. C. The pandests of Justinian were compiled in 583. Blackstone's Commentaries were published at Oxford in 1705 and 1769. Henry Jones Chas. Harris, Manager Perfumes.