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THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY Congressman Seaborn Anderson Roddenbery from the Backwoods of Georgia Brands Jack Johnson as an "African Brute" HE INTRODUCED A MEASURE IN CONGRESS THIS WEEK TO PREVENT COLORED MEN FROM MARRYING WHITE WOMEN. THIS MOSSBACK STATESMAN HOWEVER FROM THE LAND OF THE CLAY AND CRACKER EATERS IS SILENT AS TO WHITE GENTLEMEN CONSORTING WITH COLORED WOMEN. NO DOUBT HE IS ONE OF THOSE LONG EARED AND THICK HEADED INDIVIDUALS WHO ENTERTAIN THE IDEA THAT COLORED WOMEN POSSESS NO MORAL RIGHTS WHICH GENTLEMEN OF THE SUPERIOR RACE ARE BOUND TO RESPECT. HE QUOTES FROM ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S SPEECH TO PROVE THAT THERE IS A WIDE GULF BETWEEN THE MARRIAGE OF WHITE AND BLACK RACES. STATE SENATOR EDWARD J. GLACKIN WILL INTRODUCE A BILL IN THE STATE SENATE OF ILLINOIS TO PROHIBIT MISCEGENATION IN THIS STATE. THIS LEARNED STATE SENATOR CLAIMS IF MILK ADULTERATION IS BARRED SO SHOULD THE MIXTURE OF BLOOD. HE SETS HIMSELF UP TO SPEAK FOR THE COLORED RACE IN THIS RESPECT AND REFERS TO BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AND OTHER SO-CALLED RACE LEADERS LIKE HIM AS BEING BITTERLY OPPOSED TO THE INTERMARRIAGES OF THE RACES. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON THE GREAT WIZARD OF TUSKEGEE STATES IN HIS BOOK "UP FROM SLAVERY" THAT HIS FATHER WAS A "WHITE MAN" AND THEREFORE HE IS NOT A BLACK MAN. THEN IT NECESSARILY FOLLOWS THAT THE GREAT INDUSTRIAL EDUCATOR AND BEGGAR IS IN NO POSITION TO SET HIMSELF UP AS AN AUTHORITY ON THE MARRIAGE OR INTERMARRIAGE OF THE RACES. BOBERT M. SWEITZER COUNTY CLERK INSULTED FOR ISSUING THE MARRIAGE LICENSE TO JACK JOHNSON. WILLIAM G. ANDERSON AND EDWARD H. WRIGHT BACK, BACK AS ATTORNEYS FOR JACK JOHNSON. Vol. XVIII. Congressman Anderson B. from the state of Georgia Jack Joe "African" HE INTRODUCED A MEASURE INVENT COLORED MEN FROM THIS MOSSBACK STATESMAN HOLLY CLAY AND CRACKER EATER MEN CONSOBTING WITH COURTS. NO DOUBT HE IS ONE OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ENTER WOMEN POSSESS NO MORAL THE SUPERIOR RACE ARE IN. HE QUOTES FROM ABRAHAM LEE THERE IS A WIDE GULF BEAUTY AND BLACK RACES. STATE SENATOR EDWARD J. GLENN THE STATE SENATE OF ILLINOIS IN THIS STATE. THIS LEARNED STATE SENATOR IS BARRED SO SHOULD HE SETS HIMSELF UP TO SPEAK RESPECT AND REFERS TO BOOK SO-CALLED RACE LEADERS POSSED TO THE INTERMARRIAGE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON THE GREAT IN HIS BOOK "UP FROM SLAVE "WHITE MAN" AND THEREFORE THEN IT NECESSARILY FOLLOWED EDUCATOR AND BEGGAR IS IN AS AN AUTHORITY ON THE RACES. ROBERT M. SWEITZER COUNTY OF MARRIAGE LICENSE WILLIAM G. ANDERSON AND EDWARD ATTORNEYS FOR It seems that the farther away the people recede from Jack Johnson and his wild escapades the hotter and more bitter the fight becomes in relation to his reckless conduct and it has now found or wended its way on into the halls of congress at Washington, D. C. for this week, the Honorable Seaborn Anderson Roddenbery one of the so-called great statesmen from the backroads of Georgia we don't think! who has branded Jack Johnson as an "African Brute," introduced a measure in congress to prevent Colored men from marrying white women. This wild or large eyed mossback statesman, whose former ancestors if not himself, have assisted to outrage and otherwise brutally treat and wrong Colored men and women, and as he hales from the land of the clay and cracker eaters he is silent as to white gentlemen consorting with Colored women. To a blind man up a tall tree it would appear that it would be fair to class him with those rare long eared and thick headed individuals who entertain the idea that Colored women at no stage of the game possess no moral rights which gentlemen of the superior race are bound to respect. The Honorable Seaborn Anderson Roddenberg, who said (dead cata.) predicts that there will be a bloody war of races in this country and that the Negro will be wiped off the face of the earth if he does not lay away from or let weak minded white women alone, right at this point we will step aside and permit him to do a little talking himself: "No blacker incubus ever fixed itself upon the social politics of this republic than the embryonic cancer of Negro marriage to white people in this country," he shouted. "Do you propose," "that in all the future years the Negro man who can sake upon some weak minded woman HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY of our race, who can overpersuade her and contract her in wedlock, shall find sanction for his acts in the laws of your states?" It is very remarkable indeed to think that here is an eminent statesman from the remote parts of Georgia where white gentlemen bought and sold their own flesh and blood in order to add to their wealth and where many of them have for years reddened their hands in the blood of manly Colored men, just because they were not in favor of permitting those same white gentlemen to debauch their wives, whenever they felt like gratifying their passions, in their mad effort to turn or to transform the fair southland into a universal harem. To repeat it this backwoods long cared roaring creature or statesman, is so ignorant or dull or rattled brained that he is willing to stand up in the halls of congress and inform the whole civilized world to the effect, that many white women are weak-minded, that they are absolutely incapable of taking care of themselves and fail to possess enough of common horse sense to proudly strut into the house or to seek shelter somewhere when it rains and that it is appalling to think of it that they belong to the superior race, whom poor ignorant and weak-minded Colored people have for ages been taught to believe that each and every one of its women were and are at the present time are as chaste and as pure, when it comes down to consorting with Colored men, as the beautiful white falling snow. It does seem to us that the fair white women in this country should recall Congressman Roddenbery and select someone else to champion their cause who will not stamp or brand them as being weak-minded drones or members of the superior race. This now champion of the great "White Man's Hope" when it comes JUDGE THOMAS F. SCULLY. One of the very best judges of the Municipal Court in Chicago who placed some money in the hands of a deserving prisoner who was arrested for sleeping in a church and let him go free with the understanding that he must seek work and remain an upright citizen. to hanging around Colored women in the South, as well as in the North, quotes from one of the speeches of Abraham Lincoln, which he delivered in 1858, in his joint debate with Stephen A. Douglas, in order to prove that Mr. Lincoln stated that there is a wide gulf between the marriage of the White and Black races and that they can never live in peace and in harmony in this country as long as southern white gentlemen want to appropriate all the bad and good looking Colored women unto themselves. on the marriage or intermarriage of the white and black races. State Senator Glackin, who claims to be an expert on white and black blood. Inclines to the opinion, that the Chinese, German, Japanese, Irish, Italian, Polish, French, Scotch, Hottentot, and all other kinds of bloods will evenly mix with white excepting Black blood. As we expect in the near future, to elaborate more extensively in these columns, on the white and black blood theory, all we have to say at this time State Senator Edward J. Glackin of this city who was never able to get up much higher than a common ward politician, located somewhere on the west side and who resembles a weak-minded person himself, until Mayor Carter H. Harrison placed him in a good easy job in the city hall with the aid of the Colored voters, in order to get some free newspaper advertising rushed into the limelight a few days ago and he has boldly let it be known that at the coming session of the Legislature of this state that he will introduce a bill in the state senate to prohibit miscegenation in this state, this learned state senator claims if milk adulteration is barred so should the mixture of blood. He sets himself up to speak for the Colored race in this respect and refers to Booker T. Washington and other so-called leaders of the Colored race like him as being bitterly opposed to the intermarriage of the races. State Senator Glackin is so drunk or stupid that he does not know, that Booker T. Washington the great wizard of Tuakegee states, in his book "Up from Slavery," that his father was a white man and therefore, he is not a black man and then it necessarily follows, that the great industrial educator and beggar who always shies on the side of race prejudice and strikes out at the Negro, stabbing him in the back in a cold blooded manner, when he thinks there is a chance for him to reach out and grab some easy money for his school from race prejudiced white gentlemen, who are in favor of keeping the Negro down in every way, so that he will forever be compelled to remain the hewers of wood and drawers of water, making him absolutely dependent and far beyond the pale, of being able to protect or defend his own wife and daughters from the criminal assaults of white gentlemen. This being absolutely true, Booker T. Washington, is in no position whatever, to set himself up, as an authority on the marriage or intermarriage of the white and black races. State Senator Glackin, who claims to be an expert on white and black blood. Inclines to the opinion, that the Chinese, German, Japanese, Irish, Italian, Polish, French, Scotch, Hottentot, and all other kinds of bloods will evenly mix with white excepting Black blood. As we expect in the near future, to elaborate more extensively in these columns, on the white and black blood theory, all we have to say at this time is, that what State Senator Glackin, does not know, about the mixture of white and black blood, would fill a book consisting of more than ten thousand pages. The alumni of De La Salle Institute, held a banquet at the Hotel Sherman and John Connor, grossly insulted County Clerk Robert M. Sweitzer, for adhering to his sworn duty in honestly discharging all of the affair pertaining to his office, for issuing a marriage license to Jack Johnson, to marry Miss Lucile Cameron. As Mr. Sweitzer's shoulders are broad and as he has made a good county official, he will not pay any attention to such two legged animals, snapping and barking at his heels. William G. Anderson and Edward H. Wright, were given permission this week, by Judge Carpenter in the United States District Court, to back, back and withdraw as the attorneys of record to Jack Johnson. Monster New Year's DANCE AND BALL EIGHTH REGIMENT ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARDS At the Seventh Regiment Armory Thirty Fourth St. & Wentworth Ave. New Year's Night, the famous 8th Regiment and their host of friends will hold the fort at the 7th Regiment Armory where they will give a grand military dance and ball. This will be the big and crowning event of the New Year's festivities. The full regimental band will give a concert from 8 to 10. Following this will come the Grand March, and thence until the woe sms' hours the dancers will revel to their full in the masses of a varied program. Make no other engagements, for you Make no other engagements, for you must be numbered among those present. New Year's night, Jan. 1, 1818, 7th Armory Armament. Admission 50 cents. Spirited Contest in Electing New Officers of the Appomattox Club PRANK L. HAMILTON WITHOUT ANY OPPOSITION CHOSEN PRESIDENT FOR THE COMING YEAR. HOWARD F. CATLIN AND CHARLES S. WASHINGTON WON OUT FOR FIRST AND SECOND VICE PRESIDENTS. COL. JAMES H. JOHNSON RAN IN AHEAD OF DAVID McGOWAN FOR FINANCIAL SECRETARY. PRESIDENT WILLIAM RANDOLPH COWAN HIGHLY PRAISED ATTORNEY BEAUREGARD F. MOSELEY FOR THE GREAT LABORS WHICH HE HAS PERFORMED IN THE PAST IN BEHALF OF THE CLUB. IT WAS UNDER HIS ADMINISTRATION AS ITS FAR SEEING PRESIDENT THAT THE PRESENT HOME OF THE CLUB WAS BOUGHT. THROUGH AN AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS AND CONSTITUTION OF THE CLUB WHICH WAS DRAWN UP, INTRODUCED AND CHAMPIONED BY LAWYER MOSELEY ITS MEMBERSHIP IN THE FUTURE WILL BE LIMITED TO TWO HUNDRED. Last Saturday evening the majority of the 168 members of the Appomattox Club crowded into its parlors at 3441 Wabash avenue, and one or two of its members had their pockets filled to the full with the proxies of many of the other members, who for some cause or other were unable to be present. After some of the active candidates had paid up the past dues for some of their brother members and had treated the prospective voters for them to cigars and several glasses of ginger ale, and after Col. James H. Johnson and Henry S. Anderson had finished reading their yearly reports pertaining to the affairs of the club and the financial standing of its members in the way of the indebtedness of some of them to it, and after the reports had been discussed at considerable length, the spirited contest was on in full force for the election of officers of the club for the coming year, which at the end of the voted result as follows: For president, Frank L. Hamilton, 87 votes; for first vice-president, Howard F. Catlin, 86 votes; for second vice-president, C. S. Washington 83, and William Ousley 4 votes; for financial secretary—David McGowan, 40; Col. J. H. Johnson, 47; for treasurer, H. S. Anderson, 85; for corresponding secretary, J. R. Trott, 54. For board of directors, 2 years—James S. Nelson, 48; LeRoy P. Thomas, 58; A. W. Williams, 19; William Emanuel, A. 42; Benjamin Mitchem, 36; Joseph A. Brent, 14; E. H. Wright, 64. For board of directors, 1 year—A. A. Wells, 45; David Manson, 60; J. M. Woodard, 15; H. H. Boger, 25; J. T. Morton, 45; George H. Walker, 34. It will be seen that Frank L. Hamilton was elected president of the club without the slightest opposition; Messrs. Catlin and Washington vice-presidents; Col. James H. Johnson financial secretary; John Trott corresponding secretary; Henry S. Anderson treasurer; Capt. James S. Nelson, LeRoy P. Thomas and E. H. Wright members of the board of directors for two years, and David Manson, A. A. DR. U. GRANT DAILEY RESUMES HIS PRACTICE AFTER STUDY- ING AND TRAVELING ABROAD. Dr. U. Grant Dailey who is a great honor to the medical profession, re- turned home the first of this week from an extended trip abroad, where he spent considerable time to study in the best universities in Europe, and he wishes to announce that he has resumed his practice at his old stand, No. 5 East Thirty-sixth place, corner of State street, over Binga's bank. Office hours, 12 to 8 p. m. and 7 to 8 p. m.; Sundays by appointment only. Office phones: Douglas 5770; Auto 77688. Residence phones, Douglas 6629; Auto 75859. As stated before, Dr. Dailey is a great honor to his profession, and also an honor to the Afro-American race. No.11 INTEST in NEW YEAR of the COMATTOX CLUB IN ANY OPPOSITION CHOOSEN PRESIDENT THE COMING YEAR. MILES S. WASHINGTON WON OUT FOR VICE PRESIDENTS. IN AHEAD OF DAVID McGOWAN FOR SECRETARY. IN COWAN HIGHLY PRAISED ATTORNEY FOR THE GREAT LABORS WHICH PAST IN BEHALF OF THE CLUB. ATION AS ITS FAR SEEING PRESIDENT OF THE CLUB WAS BOUGHT. THE BY-LAWS AND CONSTITUTION LAWN UP, INTRODUCED AND CHAMBER ITS MEMBERSHIP IN THE FUTURE UNDRED. Wells and John T. Morton members of the board for one year. Recently a life-sized picture of Attorney Beauregard F. Moseley was presented to the club in the midst of many of the most eminent and distinguished members of the Afro-American race from all parts of this country, and on accepting his good-looking picture on behalf of the club, its president, Col. William Randolph Cowan, grew very eloquent, and paid a glowing tribute to his warm and steadfast friend, Beauregard F. Moseley. He expanded his noble and manly chest to its largest or fullest proportions, and Col. Cowan declared that "Mr. Moseley was an able and an eminent lawyer, an honored citizen in every respect, one who provides well for his family; that he had accomplished more in the way of assisting—in the way of building up the Appomattox Club—than any ten of its other members; that he had labored hard to make it a potent factor in the civic affairs of the Afro-Americans residing in this city." In conclusion Col. Cowan eloquently exclaimed that "he believed in giving full credit and honor to whom it is due, and in not waiting to tosse beautiful flowers on the graves of those who are entitled to them after they are dead and gone; that it was under the wise and far-seeing administration of Beauregard F. Moseley as president of the club that its present home was bought, and for this act alone, if for no other, the members of the club owe him a lasting debt of gratitude." Through an amendment of the bylaws and constitution of the club, which was drawn up, introduced and championed by Lawyer Moseley, the membership in the club will be limited in the future to two hundred. The club is in a flourishing condition, according to the reports of Messrs. Johnson and Anderson, having well on to $700 in cash in the banks and only owing about $2,500 on its property, which is worth between $6,000 and $7,000. He is a shining example of what a young M. D. can accomplish when he makes up his mind not to let any obstacle stand in his way, and his numerous patients from time to time will receive the benefit of the vast amount of new knowledge which he gained along medical lines abroad. IN MEMORIAM. JOHNSON—Mrs. Eudora Johnson-Binga and Mra. Louisa Ray request the presence of their friends at the graves of their family, Oakwood Cemetery, Wednesday, December 18, at 2:30 p. m., where services will be held in honor of the erection of a stone in memory. Rev. E. T. Martin will conduct the ceremony. THE BROADAX Will promulgate and as all times unbake the true principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priests, Inundates, Single Taxes, Republicans, or anyone else who opposes them, will be guilty is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, even slamming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Communications must resolve attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year ..... $100. Six Months ..... $144. All utilizing rules known on application. Address all communications to JULIEUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher Benedict as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19. Illinois Bender Act of March 6, 1878. SANITARY PROGRESS. Ottawa, Ont., recently has had an epidemic of typhoid fever, with over 1,200 cases and 72 deaths resulting therefrom. But now comes the interesting and important information that the city attorney of Ottawa has informed the City Council that the city is liable for the loss and damages to the typhoid sufferers on the ground that the city was negligent in properly protecting the public water supply. The claims now filed amount to over $500,000, and they are not all in yet. The opinion of the city attorney of Ottawa holding that the city is liable for the damages caused by its permitting the pollution of the public water supply may come as a surprise to many who are not familiar with the trend of legal discussions in matters affecting the public health. The opinion, however, is in line with a decision given not very long ago by the Supreme Court of Minnesota, in which it was held that when a municipality undertakes to furnish its citizens with a water supply and the people are dependent upon that supply; and when the water supply is polluted and made dangerous by the failure of the public officials to properly protect the same, then the city may be held liable for the loss and damage caused by the sickness and deaths caused by disease due to the contaminated water supply. The condition that confronts the city of Ottawa, while new and unusual as affecting municipal responsibilities for the proper performance of a public function, is yet one that clearly marks a forward step in public sanitation. Nothing can be clearer than the responsibility now resting upon both the civic conscience and the civic treasury of a city to leave nothing undone in the way of safeguarding the health of its people as affected by and through the competent and intelligent administration of the public service. In other words, it means that city officials will find that it will pay to spend money to prevent typhoid rather than pay for the damage caused by inexcusable indifference and neglect of public duty. MOVED INTO NEW QUARTERS: MOVED INTO NEW QUARTERS. The Wilson-Marshall Colored Democratic Club has moved into their new and up-to-date club rooms at 736 Indiana avenue. The club rooms are lighted throughout with both electric and gas lights, and heated throughout with steam heat. The furnishings are modest and comfortable. On the first floor there is a parlor, music room, library, dining rooms and kitchen. On the second floor are a billiard room, buffet, bathroom and lounging room. The officers and members are proud of what has been accomplished in so short a time, and invite their friends to call and inspect for themselves. The present officers are William H. Morris, president; Charles Harrison, first vice-president; John Carter, second vice-president; Bristow Morris, secretary; J. K. Brown, treasurer; Manson Goins, sergeant-at-arms, and William Miller, marshal. The board of directors consists of J. A. Bryant, Alexander Fox, Gratton Walker, John Marshall, James Rutherford and Manuel Collins. Ward chairman: First ward, Robert Williams; Third ward, Levi Weatherford; Fourth ward, Manson Goins; Fifth ward, Alexander Fox; Sixth ward, William Miller; Tenth ward, William Scott. Each precinct also has a chairman—The Ledger, Indianapolis, Ind., Saturday, December 7, 1912. One hundred years from now the Afro-American Democrats in Chicago might be able, and have sense enough, to do the same thing—Editor. Col. R. S. Abbott, editor of The Defender, returned home last Friday morning from a delightful pleasure trip to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D. C. and Hampton, Va. Col. Abbott, was royally treated by all the newspaper men, in the cities visited by him. He lived on the fat of the land and rode in nauts all the time he was hubbubbing with the eastern social lights. JACK JOHNSON'S MARRIAGE. We must say a word on the latest phase of the Jack Johnson case. The white woman Miss Lucile Cameron and the Colored man have voluntarily become legally married. This shows the woman was not, as charged, being abducted, and put in "slaves" by the Colored pupilist. It makes a laughing stock of the color-prejudiced judges, police and court officers, city state and federal, in Chicago. It makes the suits against Johnson farcical and the extreme court action against him criminal. The fact is that the authorities attempted to interfere with the private affairs of John Arthur Johnson because he was the World's Champion, Colored, and wealthy. He got the money for himself instead of letting white managers gobble it up. As to the private side, every man, every woman has the right to choose their own mates. Johnson has at least stood by the white woman who was friendly to him and who on account of this was persecuted. He showed his relations with her were honorable and that he was man enough not to desert the woman when friendless and homeless. The marriage is too soon after the death of his wife, but the authorities have forced this.-The Guardian, Boston, Mass., December, 7, 1912. THE JOHNSON MARRIAGE It is reported that Champion Johnson has married Lucile Cameron, the white girl, who brought about his recent troubles. She was well known in this city, and at one time frequented the lowest hang-outs of the Negroes. For this reason Mr. Johnson will never regain the former respect of the public or his race. He had a right to his choice, but that choice was his undoing. He has never developed any inclinations for the higher things of life—and these recent occurrences might have been expected. Mr. Johnson has pugilistic ability and an apparent love for his mother, but if he had not taken to the prize ring "he would have been a stevedore in Galveston today. Yet we must give him credit where it is due, and wonder how can any great man really be so small."—The Star, Minneapolis, Minn., December 7, 1912. JACK JOHNSON AND MISS LUCILE CAMERON The persecution of the press and the state, city and federal authorities at Chicago has forced Jack Johnson to do just what they desired most to prevent—marrying the Cameron girl. What man is there, who, when a woman had been jailed and persecuted on his account and ostracized by her friends, would not marry her under the circumstances? Such a man would be little better than a brute. In marrying Miss Cameron, Johnson has acted more honorably than many of the white 'gentlemen' who are rearing octoroon families alongside their legitimate offspring.—The Argus, St. Louis, Mo., December 17, 1912. THE LOUISE JUVENILE HOME. The Advisory Board of The Louise Juvenile Home met at the residence of the founder, Mrs. Elizabeth McDonald, 6130 Ada St. Mr. Davies of the Cook County Jail is the president, Mr. Brumfield, Vice-President and Mrs. Sarah Scott, Secretary. The meeting was called to refresh memory, take in new members and to hear Mr. Renolds, the Executive Secretary of the County Board of Visitors, on "the Condition" of the Colored Delinquent and Dependent Children." Mr. Renolds was unavoidably out of the city. Mr. Davies stated the urgent need of the Colored people to look after their children, notwithstanding it is the duty of the county; that while waiting on them, the children are suffering. Rev. Reeves, Rev. C. Lee Jefferson and Lawyer Lucas expressed themselves likewise, emphasizing the necessity of immediate action and each pledging his support. Mrs. McDonald told of a meeting she attended last week at Hotel Sherman, at which it was stated 11000 Negroes under 20 years are going to destruction, while only 1% are cared for. At that meeting a committee of 9 was appointed to formulate plans for a Home for Negro Children under supervision of the County. The following names were enrolled on the Advisory Board. Dr. C. Lee Jefferson, Lawyer Lucas and Mrs. Olive Lucas, Mrs. Alice J. Caldwell, Mrs. Midgett, Mrs. Cecelia Spurlock, Mrs. Hayward, Mr. Dudley Holmes. Mrs. Caldwell was appointed by the president, House Visitor with instructions to be thorough and unbiased in her investigations. Mr. Lucas will be Legal Advisor. against the Alabama & Vicksburg Railroad because its employees refused to eject three Negroes from a sleeping car in which she was riding. The decision says if Negroes are to ride in sleeping cars in Mississippi they must be furnished with separate cars. Had the three Colored men who had paid as much as Miss Morris for riding in the first-class sleeping car been servants, and willing to wait on her in case she needed a glass of water or wanted someone to pull off her shoes and stockings for her, she would never have done the least bit of high kicking. The fact that they were traveling like gentlemen and not as grinning servants was more than she could stand. Hence her tall squealing and law suit against the railroad company. —Editor. GOVERNOR-ELECT ASKS "SIMPLE INAUGURATION." New Yorker Wants to Economize for People of His State—Outlines the Policy as to Guardsm. Washington, Dec. — Governor-elect William Sulzer of New York has addressed a letter to Edward Lazansky, secretary of state, in which he said: "As you have charge of the preparations for my inauguration, I write to say I hope they will be as simple, economical and democratic as possible." The governor-elect has explained that he did not mean to have eliminated the military parade which has been a feature of inauguration day at Albany. "I believe the ceremonies should cost the people of New York State as little as possible," he said. "But I am told there will be no extra expense attached to the parading of the National Guard." Congressman Sulzer declared he is going to maintain a policy of "no politics" in his relations with the National Guard, and that appointments will be made because a man is a good soldier, and not for political or social reasons. CONSECRATION SERVICE LAST SUNDAY AT THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH Bishops B. F. Lee and W. D. Chappelle Officiated. One of the most interesting and solemn services ever held in Chicago was held at the Institutional Church, 3825 Dearborn St., last Sunday at 3 o'clock Bishop W. D. Chappelle of South Carolina preached the sermon and Bishop B. F. Lee of Ohio, assisted by Bishop H. B. Parks Consecrated the Deaconesses. The Stewardesses and Deaconesses of all the Methodist Churches of the city attended in a body. The Class of Deaconesses consisted of Mesdames Sarah Lough, Ruth Bostie, Mary Dinglespeel, Rachel Mitchem, Maggie Brown, Mary Winfrey, Maria Johnson, and Louise Richardson. Dr. I. N. Ross, the great pulpiter of Washington, preached at 11 A. M. and the eloquent Dr. J. W. Walker of Alabama at 8 P. M. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GRAND MILITARY ENTERTAINMENT AND BALL WHICH WAS POSTPONED MONDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 25 ON ACCOUNT OF FIRE AT BRAND'S HALL. The Grand Military Entertainment and Ball which was to be given by the 1st Battalion of the 12th Regiment of Patriarchies of the G. U. O. of O. F., at Brand's Hall, corner of N. Clark and Erie Sts., Monday, Nov. 25, 1912, and postponed on account of Fire will be held at the same Hall, Monday evening December 16, 1912. Tickets bought for Nov. 25, good for Dec. 16. Take cars going north on Wentworth Ave., No. 2 or through car No. 22. Committee on Arrangements. Major Geo. H. Carter, Commanding 1st Battalion; Capt. P. W. Johnson, Co. A; Capt. J. L. Beasley, Co. B; Capt. W. J. Johnson, Co. K; Lieut. Geo. H. Woodson, Chairman; Lieut. W. M. Robinson, Treasurer; Adj. Geo. S. Price; Secretary. influence lend To drive out the white plague quicker. Help do it to-day—'tis a beautiful way You'll make those who suffer your For it says, "I would make the world better!" THE ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS OF THE AMATEUR MINSTREL CLUB The Amateur Minstrel Club held their annual election of officers Wednesday evening. The following officers were elected: "Doc" Goodloe Smith, president; William G. Carroll, treasurer; Charles S. Washington, secretary; David McGowan, music director; Frank Waring, interlocutor. The Minstrel Club is strictly a charity organization, and has in the last three years donated over $600 to the Old Folks' Home. Among other institutions that the club have assisted are: Amanda Smith Home, the Day Nursery of the Institution Church. After the Christmas holidays the minstrels will begin their rehearsals for their Easter show and dance. The members are: Isaac Dunlop, Frank Waring, Dr. D. R. Lawrence, David McGowan, Maj. R. R. Jackson, Jack Doyle, Andrew Childress, Earnest Oldham, Joseph Thomas, Carey Smith, Joseph Shoecraft, Charles S. Washington, William G. Carroll, "Doc" Goodlow Smith, H. Harry Horsley, Dr. Plummer, Charles Settles, Thomas Allen, David Hawley, Edward Meyers, Macon Huggins, Morris Bell and Howard Comwell. WHERE RED CROSS SEALS ARE SOLD. With the exception of Florida, Oklahoma, Idaho and Nevada, Red Cross Seals are on sale in one or more cities of every State in the Union, and also in Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Canal Zone. In most of the States the sale has been organized in every city, village and hamlet. Every conceivable method of conveyance is being employed in shipping the seals from the various State headquarters to local agents, from the ox-team in Alabama and Mississippi, and the pack-burro in Colorado, to the express-train and the automobile in New York. These holiday seals are even being sold in mountain hamlets, where the snow will prevent the receipt of returns for months after the first of the year. A LINE A DAY. A square deal for all is the Red Cross Seal. Have you sealed your letter with a Christmas Seal? Good morning! Have you used Christmas Seals? Every Red Cross Christmas Seal a bullet in the fight against tuberculosis. A square inch of clear conscience for a cent—the Red Cross Christmas Seal. No package too big to carry the Christmas Seal, and none too small to be without one. A gift within reach of everyone—the Red Cross Seal. CHANCE FOR PIANO PLAYER AND DANGER WANTED—For the Scotts Comedy Co. Over-land show one that can sing and dance and play piano. Good amusement will do, lady or man. Address at once, Mr. Jas. Scott, Mt. Sterling, Wis. State your lowest salary. Pay sure. CHIPS. George W. Holt, 3004 State street, returned home Monday morning from a business trip to St. Louis, Mo. Col. John R. Marshall, 3630 Calumet avenue, struck home last Saturday morning from a hurry up trip to Washington, D. C., and Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Lottie Carter, 5429 Dearborn street, is at the home of her mother Mrs. Fogg, 3325 Lawton avenue, St. Louis, Mo., who is seriously and dangerously ill. Mrs. W. M. Maxwell, 5244 State street, has been quite indisposed, for the last eight or ten days. She is on the mend at this writing and will be able to be around in good shape by Christmas. Mrs. Carrie Warner, 5223 Dearborn street, returned home from St. Louis the first part of this week, and was immediately called back to that city, owing to the sudden death of her niece, Miss Ray. William H. Clark, for the past two years, connected with the election commissioners office, returned home the first of the week, from a short visit to Detroit, Mich. --- Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, 6450 Champlain avenue, the successful instructor of music and soprano soloist, celebrates her umpteenth birthday today and she received several nice presents in honor of it. The Frank L. Gale Piano Company, 3159 S. State street, this week, received a number of new pianos and talking machines, which they are displaying and selling at the very lowest prices, either for cash or easy payment plan. Dr. William D. Crum, who served for some time as collector of the Port, at Charleston, S. C. and who later on was appointed by President Taft, as minister to Liberia, contracted the African fever in Monrovia, and he returned to this country just in time to die at his home at Charleston, last Saturday. Phil Brown, who was assistant publicity director of the Republican National Committee, and went down to defeat with President William H. Taft, arrived in town this week from his home, Hopkinsville, Ky., and will take in the "Great White Way," on State street for the next ten or fifteen days. Sidney Dago and Harry A. Russell, who conduct the Elmwood Cafe and Buffet, 3142 State street, were the latter part of last week, held over to the grand jury by Judge Courtney, at the 35th Street Police station, charged with buying and receiving stolen property, from the Cafe De Champion by Jack Johnson's brother, Mr. Charles Johnson. Llewellyn Smith, 7218 Wentworth avenue, who has served for a number of years as the Colored messenger in the office of the United States District Attorney at this point, lately, became extremely friendly with Jack Johnson, he attended his wedding and fly detectives representing the government frequently caught him flying in and out of Johnson's fine home, and district attorney James H. Wilkerson, thought the next best thing to do in order to bring Mr. Smith to his right senses, was to lay him off and give him plenty of time to meditate on his rash and thoughtless conduct. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Moseley, Miss Bertha Moseley and Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, formed a little party Sunday evening and attended the Majestic Theatre to witness Madame Sarah Bernhardt, and her superb company, under the direction of Martin Beck, in the fifth act of "Camille," by Alexander Dumas. Madame Bernhardt, is beyond any doubt, the greatest living actress today, in the world Her conversation during the act and scenes, was in French but as Miss Moseley is an advanced student at the Chicago University, and has mastered the art of speaking French, and as the other members of the party understood a few words of French, it was not so hard to understand her. The great secret of Madame Bernhardt's success on the stage is, that she is full of life and emotion and she throws these two important factors into every act or movement and utterance and this is the main reason why she remains so girlish in her ways, at the age of 72 and has endeared herself into the hearts of the theatre going public, throughout the civilized world. FLAT FOR RENT Nine room flat for rent suitable for rooming house on Wabash Ave. near 511st St. H. Franklin Scales, Agent, 5111 State St. Phone Kenwood 4346. Auto. 74-275. FLATS AND EIGHT ROOM HOUSE FOR RENT. For Rent, 4431-33 South State Street, four (4) room apartments. 4519-23 Evans Avenue, six room apartments. 3308 Rhodes Avenue, House eight rooms in perfect condition. Inquire, Chicago Real Estate Loan and Trust Company, 117 North Dearborn Street Room 504, Phone Randolph 5771 A camel when hurried can travel twenty-five miles a day, when unburdened as many as sixty or even ninety miles. A Queer African Tribe The Suk tribe in Africa work their hair into a kind of tug shaped matted chignon stiffened with clay. This reaches almost to the waist. The Suk also wear a curious cape made of monkey skin rubbed soft. This cape is not worn for warmth or protection from the sun, but when it rains they put the cape over their heads to prevent the clay being washed out of their hair. Montanagrina It has been said that courage and energy, with other kindred virtues, may be seen in their highest perfection among the Montenegrina. When a girl is born the mother says: "I do not wish the beauty, but courage. Heroism alone gains the love of men." A SHERMAN H. DUDLEY S. H. Dudley in Dr. Beans From Boston Back Again and Positively for the Last Time. "Doctor Beans from Boston" is the title of the new musical comedy success which in conjunction with the popular "Smart Set" Company will be the next attraction at the Pekin Theatre commencing week Sunday Dec. 15, matinee for one week, S. H. Dudley, America's foremost dispenser of clean cut fun, will head a cast of fifty players. Mr. Dudley has already won his spurs as a comedian par excellence and in his latest role is said to have a part that is sure to enhance his present vogue. The music is described as of the kind that lingers, and its features are on a par with any ambitious production that has come to town in many seasons. Three acts are required to tell the story which concerns the doings of a pseudo physician who plots to secure the secret of petual beauty, youth and love. Matinees on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. See ad in another column of this paper HEAD LINE ATTRACTIONS AT THE PEKIN THEATER. Through the increasing efforts of A. W. C. Harris the Pekin's new manager it is offering as a holiday attraction the biggest and best that money and perseverance could secure, entirely Colored interest, Colored show management and owners. The following week beginning Dec. 23, the Progressive Dramatic Club will present the beautiful drama entitled The Old New Hampshire Home with a notable cast supporting Mrs. Floyd Edgerton. London was a place of importance even under the Romans and was famed for its great commerce as early as the first century of the Christian era. From the Romans it received municipal institutions which have endured in their main features to the present day. In Saxon times it was, in reality, a small independent state. The Balkans The Balkans is the name given to the Balkan peninsula, which includes the following countries: Turkey in Europe, with its possessions; Macedonia and Albania; Bulgaria, with eastern Rumelia; Servia, Montenegro and Greece. Popes and Beards. From the time of St. Peter down to the year 1153 the popes all wore full beards, but for the next four centuries they were cleanly shaven. Then came a period of two centuries in which they again wore the beard, but from the year 1700 until the present time the smooth face alone has been seen in the canal line. Force of Waves. The force of waves is in proportion to their height. It is said that the sea strikes upon certain rocks with the force of seventeen tons for each square yard. Medical Religion Medical Rings A forerunner of Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy has been discovered. She was a Japanese woman who long before Christian Science was heard of founded in the island empire a very similar cult. According to a writer in the London Chronicle, about 4,000,000 inhabitants of Japan are believers in this system, which they call "Teneriyo" and the "medical religion." Olympiads. The olympiads consisted alternately of forty-nine and fifty months. Missy and Air Mercury and Air. The reason that mercury rises and falls in the barometer is that dry air is heavy, moist air is light and the column of mercury is affected by atmospheric pressure. The tube of a barometer being open at the bulb end, the air when moist cannot support the weight of the mercury. When the air is dry the mercury cannot resist its weight; hence the rise and fall in dry and wet weather. GRAND GALA WEEK PEKIN THEATRE Week commencing SUN., MAT. DEC. 15 MAT. SUN. TUES. THURS. SAT. Positively last time in Chicago the incomparable Comedian S. H. DUDLEY (HIMSELF) In His Latest Musical Comedy Creation DR. BEANS FROM BOSTON EXTRA Buck and Wing DANCING CONTEST, FRI. DEC. 20, Open To All Comers, Cash Prizes to the Winners. DESIRABLE FLATS TO RENT 2720 Dearborn Street, 2nd flat, 6 rooms—$19 3741 La Salle Street, 2nd flat, center, 4 rooms & bath—$15 2426 Seminary Age., 1st flat, 4 rooms—$14 5521 Shields Ave., 1st flat, 5 rooms and bath—$18 7230 Wentworth Ave., 2nd flat, 7 rooms and bath—$22 5754 Wentworth Ave., 2nd flat front, 5 rooms and bath—$18 The Boycott. "How can I give the stuff away," Exclaimed the man of wealth; "This gold that haunts me night and "Assistance on a needy friend I must bestow with care. He'll scan each dollar that I lend For motives all unfair. To simple joys I dare not stop, I should not stop. They've got me where I fear to drop A nickel in the slot." —Washington Star. A Nasty Accident Bennie, aged four, met Henry, aged five, and the following conversation ensued: "What's matter your head?" "Bumped it on a ceiling." "On a stepladder?" "No. I was playin' 'lth my papa on a floor an' I was sittin' on his tummy." And ask crabw, ask crabw, As crabs are wont to do, And he lost his way in the crooked streets, As so no doubt have you. He asked a lobster he chanced to meet Of a place he knew no name, And the lobster said, with a haughty air, "Why, follow your nose, old chap!" But the crab just sideways ambled on As he bid his friend good day, "Follow my nose, would, he said, "But I never can walk that way." —Yonkers Statesman. The Swallow's Home The teacher in natural history had received more or less satisfactory replies to her questions, the Delineator asserts, and finally she asked: "What little boy can tell me where the home of the swallow is?" Long silence, then a hand waved. "Well, Bobble, where is it?" "The home of the swallow," declared Bobble seriously, "is in the stummick." A Hapless House Cleaner. A bobble stout in spring set out. But each place he requested A bite to eat in accents sweet Rug beating they suggested. Work by the day for food and pay Was all that he was offered Until he had to take, poor lad, This private office had So in the night he took his sight, In search of slums retreating, But there he was arrested 'cause His way he had been beating. -Kansas City Star. His Depth. A philosopher and a wit were crossing the water when, a high gale arising, the philosopher seemed under great apprehension lest he should go to the bottom. "Why," said his friend, "that will suit your genius to a tittle; as for my part, I am only for skimming the surface of things." Buried Treasure. Then to a garret's dark retreat He quickly went with eager feet, And seeking in a corner there He lifted forth with tender care An object too good to be true. Ah, how the thanks poured from his throat! For there, almost as good as new. He found his last year's overcoat! -Judge. GRAND GA PEKIN T Week commencing S MAT. SUN. TUE. Uncle Joe Cannon, seated on the plasza of a seaside hotel, condemned a certain improvident type of social reformer. "They're great borrowers," he said, "these chaps who are going to make the world over again." With a chuckle he added: "The worst thing about your Utopians is that they're all 1-O-U-topians."—Washington Post. A "Billet Doux." She was a whisome country lass, so William on a brief vacation. The time more pleasingly to pass, Essayed flirtation. And while they strolled in twilight dim, As near the time for parting drew, Asked if she would have from him A "illet doux." Now, this simple mald of French knew nought. But doubting not 'twas something nice. Shirly also lifted her pretty head. Her rosey lice together drew and coyly sad. "Yes, Billy do." And William did. —Ladies' Home Journal Hard on the Flowers. Coming home the other day in a rush of excitement, Dora rushed to her mother and said: "Oh, mamma, guess what we are going to do?" "I don't know, dear, but I hope it is nothing dreadful." "We're going to study botany, and next Saturday we are going out to the woods to tantalize the flowers."—New York Times. Shrunk Some. I've been back to the swimming hole Of which we boys were fond. But it has dwindled. Bless my soul, It isn't half a pond! It used to seem a good mile wide When we kids used to meet. But now I really must decide It's only twenty feet. I used to think it was as deep As all the seven sea, But now—it must have shrunk a heap- It doesn't reach my knees. —Kansas City Journal No Harmony There. Miss Fussanfeather—I think your wife has such good taste. Mr. Styles—Do you, really? Miss Fussanfeather—Yes, I really do. Everything she has seems to harmonize with the surroundings. Mr. Styles—Well, I guess not. I happen to be part of the surroundings, and her dog and I don't harmonize worth a cent—Yonkers Statesman. Canning Time. Fragrant spices fill the air Steamed in every window pane. Mother's face is wreathed in care. It is canning time again. Down poor mother's patient cheeks Tears are splashing now like rain. Due to onions, garlic, leeks. It is canning time again. From the hot long handled spoon Father sips and grows profane. Tasting catup is no boon. It is canning time again -Detroit Free Press. Queer. Ethel—There is one feature about this engagement that I don't like. Maude—And what it it, dear? Ethel—Jack didn't have to go to the jeweler's for the engagement ring. He simply went up to his room and got it. -Fun Magazine. VIRGINIA'S SONS MAKE PROGRESS Fifteenth Anniversary of Society Proves Big Success. PLEASING LITERARY PROGRAM Mutual Benefit Corporation Composed of Native Born Virginians Is Doing Splendid Work For Its Members. Historical Salutatory by Dodson—Dr. Waller's Optimistic Address. Brooklyn—The fifteenth anniversary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia recently held at the Bridge Street A.M. E. church, in this city, was largely attended by members of the various fraternal orders and the general public. The literary and social features of the occasion were thoroughly enjoyed by the patrons and members. From the very beginning of its career the society made it a rule to pay its obligations promptly adopted as the watchword for its members, "Keep yourselves financial." With this wise admonition kept steadily in mind, coupled with the scriptural motto, "Let brotherly love continue," the organization has experienced little difficulty in keeping its financial record of members in good shape. Upon the recommendation of the board of directors last summer the society has largely increased the amount of dues paid to members when ill and also the amount paid to the widow or heirs at the death of a member. With this increase in the benefits to members, the society looks forward with much optimism for a larger membership during the fiscal year which begins the first of next January. During the fifteen years of its existence it has lost seventeen members by death and has paid in death claims $930. The society is duly incorporated under the laws of the state of New York as a membership corporation organized for the purpose of giving financial aid to its members when ill and otherwise according to its constitution and bylaws. The jurisdiction of the society is Greater New York, with headquarters in Brooklyn. The literary program was presided over by the Rev. Dr. William R. Lawton, pastor of St. James' Presbyterian church, New York. Dr. C. P. Cole, pastor of the Bridge Street A. M. E. church, extended a hearty welcome to the society after an anthem by the choir of the church. The historical salutatory bearing on the work of the organization was delivered by N. Barnett Dodson, who was for four years president of the society. The principal address was made by the Rev. Owen M. Waller, M. D., a recent member of the society. Dr. Waller's words of advice and encouragement were much appreciated by the audience. The speaker directed his remarks to the business life of the race in the community. Co-operation and organization were pointed out as essential elements in the struggles of a race to win success. Dr. Waller said that he was proud to be called a Virginian and was also proud to be a member of such a body of men. Instrumental and vocal selections were rendered by Miss J. Crabb, Charles Waters and Mrs. Sarah F. Russell. Mrs. Laura A. Hall gave one of her best humorous readings, which kept the audience in a happy mood from beginning to end. Speaking for the women of Virginia, Mrs. W. R. Lawton gave a description of her recent trip south, in which she noted the progress of the race along different lines of business. In a few brief remarks Dr. W. M. Moss, pastor of the Concord Baptist church, said that in the main Virginians in this section were making good. He urged that the society go forward and in due time let its great work and name rest in a hall or other buildings to mark the thrift and industry of men in the old dominion. The closing remarks were made by President Charles H. Turner and ex-President Peter H. Fisher, Sr., who expressed the society's appreciation to the audience and those who participated in the program for their presence and co-operation. The officers of the society and members of the board of directors are: Charles H. Turner, president; L. H. Berry, vice president; G. H. Carter, treasurer; H. G. Byrd, recording secretary; P. H. Fisher, financial secretary; A. Durrell, Jr., corresponding secretary; Alex Brown, chaplain; J. S. Watkins, sergeant-at-arms. Board of Directors—L. H. Berry, chairman; Charles J. D. Kemp, secretary; G. H. Carter, treasurer; P. H. Fisher, Charles H. Turner, G. W. Gatewood, H. G. Byrd, S. R. McClellan and H. S. Newton. Mr. John W. Winters is chairman of the banking and sick committees. Does Not Entertain Color Prejudice In a recent letter to N. Barnett Dodson, editor of the Afro-American page, American Press Association, New York, the Rev. J. V. Loveless, minister of the First Presbyterian church, Lake Arthur, N. M., says, "I am a southern white man who long ago got rid of those foolish ideas of race prejudice of every kind toward the Negro." Now, these are the sentiments of a real man, who believes in respecting the rights of human beings, whether clothed in black, brown, yellow or white skin. "Great sale, oh!" commended the advance agent. "Been a line in the lobby for several hours." "Same six people, though," explained the man in the box office. "Same people you saw an hour ago. The line is being held up by a lady who is thinking of buying a seat"—Washington Herald. She bought a new electric hat, The finest one in stock. She wore a battery in her rat The bill gave dad a shock. —Cincinnati Enquirer. "Are you still looking for your dog?" "Yes." "Why don't you put an ad in the paper? "What's the use? The dog can't read."—Pittsburgh Press. That talk is cheap she used to think. But now she sees it puts a kink In one's bank roll, For she, poor soul. Once met a friend and stopped to gab While riding in a taxicab. —St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Mrs. Nagg—Before I married you I didn't know you were so grouchy. Mr. Nagg—I wasn't.—New York Sun. A dinner once ordered ragout And thought that he'd taste something nout, But he heaved a sad sigh When the waiter drew nigh And he saw 'twas nothing but stout! —Life. It was after the distribution of prizes at Sunday school. "Well, did you get a prize?" asked Johnny's mother. "No," answered Johnny, "but I got horrible mention."—Life and Labor. Such geese are we to fear the dark When spirits we discuss That very often then we mark Goose flesh all over us. —Kansas City Star. The Woman—My husband is forty today. You'd never believe that there is actually ten years difference in our ages. The Man—Why, no indeed. I'm sure you look every bit as young as he does. —New York American. Don't make a target of the sky When you in trade embark. For you don't have to aim that high To hit the dollar mark. —Cincinnati Enquirer. "Darling, tomorrow is the anniversary of our wedding. How can I please you? "Eat what I cook, beloved."—Satire. How brave the youth Of love to speak Who gets, forsooth, But twelve a week! —Birmingham Age-Herald. "Are you going to wear side whiskers if the fashion is revived?" "I don't know," answered Mr. Cumrox. "I might if it will make some of my wife's callers act as timid and deferential toward me as they do toward my butler."—Washington Star. They used to "spark," did he and she, Each night are they were wed, And now they blaze out frequently, 'Tis by the neighbors said. —Boston Transcript. Boarder (excitedly)—There's a rumor afloat. Mistress—Jennie, turn off the water in room 4.—Judge. I remember, I remember The race track at the fair. No racing devil wagons Raised any dust cloud there. No motorcycles whizzing Led racers to their fate. Old Dobbin did his half mile In just three forty-eight. —Denver Republican. Chatty Walter (lounging at the window)—The rain'll be here in a minute or two, now, str. Customer—Well, I didn't order it; I'm waiting for a chop.—Punch. Behold the sad photographer, The most maligned of creatures! Each girl's belief you cannot stir That he has laid a plot 'gainst her To show her plainest features. —Detroit News. Flub—The man who loves a woman can't help being elevated. Dub—And the man who loves more than one is apt to be sent up too—Judge's Library. Dan Cupid is a marksman poor Despite his love and kisses. For, while he always hits the mark, He's always making Mrs. -St Louis Post-Dispatch. Visitor—You remember me, don't you, little man? Bobby—Course I do. You're the same man pa brought home last summer an' ma got so mad about it she didn't speak to pa for a whole week.—Boston Transcript. While prancing down Fame's path he went We saw him slip and reel. A word he dropped by accident Was his banana peel. —Washington Star. What a curious question this must have seemed to little James; Hostess—What part of the chicken do you like best, my little man? James (passing his plate timidly)—I like the meat—Youth's Companion. FOUR PLAT BRICK BUILDING FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN. For sale, four flat brick building, at a bargain, located on Armour avenue, near 36th Street. Rent $60 per month. Price, $4,650. For further information, call on or address Julius F. Taylor, 5027 Armour avenue, Phone Drexel 4590. This is a good investment and good income property. $15 Victor-Victrola IV You never thought of getting a genuine Victor-Victrola for $15—yet here it is. And it is of the same high quality and perfection which characterizes all the products of the Victor Company. Come in and hear it—any time. Other styles $25 to $200.* Victors $10 to $100. Telephone Douglas 4558 Telephone Automatic 71-703 FRANK L. GALE PIANO CO. 3159 S. State Street : Chicago Suite 518-520 Ranger Blank Cork and Washington Streets CHICAGO Phones, Central 124th Auto. 41-813 Phones Office, Main 4153 Rn. Drummel, 7990 Auto. 33-736 WALTER M. FARMER ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 708, 184 Washington St. Notary Public CHICAGO, ILL. Office Phones Central 6624. Rn. Phones, Doug. 4397. No. 508 East 36th Street J. GRAY LUCAS Attorney at Law Suite 403, 145 Clark St. Con. Randolph St. Franklin A. Denison Attorney at Law 30 W. RANDOLPH STREET Suite 708 Delaware Building CHICAGO A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 118 North La Salle St. Chicago Suite 615 to 616 Telephone Main 3077 Notary Public Office Phone Automatic 44-185 Res. Phone Automatic 79-137 Suite 5, Methodist Church Block S. E. Cor, Clark & Washington Sts., CHICAGO Evening Office 3449 State St., 7 to 9. Frank Dunn and I. B. McCarthy Trustees Tel Oakland 1550-1551-1552 Established 1877 John J. Dunn Coal Wholesale Retail FIFTY-FIRST STREET and ARMOUR AVE. Railroad 11st St. and L. S. & M. S. 11st St. and Armour Ave. CHICAGO Tel. Aldine 1829 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. 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. Tervalen, cigar store and news stand, 5004 Sate street. B. M. Harvey's barber shop and news stand, 3924 State street. Mrs. Nellie Phelps, cigars, notions and news stand, 15 W. 36th St., near Dearborn. W. S. Cole, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 34 W. 31st St., near Dearborn. T. B. Hall, laundry office and news stand, 11 W. 29th St., near State. B. Davis, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 3533 State St. W. M. Marwell, notions, cigars, tobacco, confections and news stand, 3944 State St. Edward Felix, notions, cigars and news stand, 52 W. 30th St. William Gaughan, laundry office, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 2636 State St. Mrs. L. B. Taylor, notions, cigars and news stand, 15 W. 36th Street, near State. A. D. Hayes, Cigars, Tobacco, Notions, Stationery and News stand, 3640 South State street. J. Hamilton, news stand, out of town papers, and shoe shining parlor, 3220 South State street. J. H. Roberts, barber shop and news stand, 3308½ State street. THE AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS. Under State Government Supervisions. 106,600 deposited with the State.BS Policies of all kinds. 1,850,000 deposited with the dollar. Our industrialContracts to the color. any other. any other. company for the same weekly premium. The American Life Insurance Co., of Illinois, Tel. Randolph 3. 72 West Adams Street Telephones, CALUMET 4401-4428 AUTOMATIC 75-655 Artesian Pharmacy J. S. DORSEY, Druggist 2701 [Dearborn] St. CHICAGO Use Dorsey's fine Pomade for the hair. It will make it soft and glossy. Prescriptions carefully compounded. Phone your ORDERS Phone Douglas SS80 Rooms by Day or Week Room SS-SS-SS0 The Douglas Hotel For Men Only Batha, Steam Heat, Electric Light 2008 S. State Street, CHICAGO TELEPHONES Oakland 1609 Res. Oakland 1760; Auto. 79156 HENRY C. BOMARI & SON FINE FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVERS, PACKERS AND SHIPPERS 3 Trips Daily to All Depots 4706 Indiana Ave. CHICAGO WIDELY KNOWN EDUCATOR DIES President Gates of Fisk Passes Away in Florida. WAS ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Head of Institution For the Higher Education of Colored People Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Railroad Wreck-University New Run by Administrative Committee. Nashville.-The announcement of the death of Dr. George A. Gates, president of Fisk university, in this city, which occurred recently at Winter Park, Fla., caused sorrow and regret among the faculty and students, as well as a distinct shock to the community. A night letter message from Mrs. Gates brought the sad news of his death. Dr. Gates resigned from the presidency of the university early in September on account of ill health, and it was hoped that rest and relief from responsibility would improve his condition. The news of his death, therefore, is a great shock to the school and to his many friends in the city. While on his way to New York last February to attend a meeting of the board of trustees of Fisk university President Gates was seriously injured in a railroad wreck near Altoona, Pa. He remained in a hospital in Huntingdon, Pa., for two weeks before he was able to return home. He tried to resume his work at the university, but it was soon discovered that he was in no condition to assume charge of the work, and he was given a leave of absence, an administrative committee being appointed to act in his stead. He neyer fully recovered from his injuries, and it is believed that his death is directly traceable to the shock which he sustained at the time of the accident. The body was taken to Grinnell, In., where Dr. Gates was president of Grinnell college for thirteen years. When Dr. Gates came to the university the very great problem confronted him of raising an endowment for Fisk, that institution being without an endowment and under heavy debt, which had been accumulating for several years. His resignation left the school still in a serious financial condition. Before being injured Dr. Gates, with the trustees of Fisk, was carrying on a tireless endowment campaign. Through his efforts encouragement had been given by the general education board by way of a conditional gift of $00,000 provided a total of $200,000 was raised, to be expended in improvements and as an endowment fund, except that which would be used in paying off the delinquent debts of the institution. Harvey L. Simmons, treasurer of the trustee board of Fisk, has given his entire time to this campaign, and, with his help, there has already been subscribed $181,000, including the amount given by the general education board, and it was at this most critical time of raising the balance of this fund, amounting to $119,000, that President Gates was forced to resign. It is said that a serious situation confronts the university unless this work which Dr. Gates was carrying on so splendidly can continue to a successful end. Dr. Gates was born in Topsham, Vt., Jan. 24, 1851. He was educated at Dartmouth, but finished his studies in Germany. On his return to America he entered The Andover Theological seminary, from which he graduated in 1880, and was ordained in the Congregational ministry. He married Miss Isabelle Augusta Smith of Syracuse, N. Y., who survives him. As a minister he was pastor at Montclair, N. J., and later at Cheyenne, Wyo. He entered his career as an educator when he was made president of Grinnell college, at Grinnell, In., which place he held for thirteen years. He was president of Pomona college, Claremont, Cal., for seven years, finishing his work there in 1909, when he was elected president of Fisk university. In his work in Nashville Dr. Gates was very successful, leaving a large circle of friends and admirers, who mourn their loss. He was an author of ability. "A Foe to American Schools" being one of his productions. Mothers' Congress Inspires Art Club. The Mothers' Congress and Parent Teachers' association recently held a most helpful and inspiring meeting in Houston, Tex., which resulted in the formation of an auxiliary committee to the 1906 Art club for the purpose of doing charitable work. Plans for the winter work of the organization have been outlined by the president, Miss Virginia B. Miller, who desires the cooperation of all persons in the community in the efforts of the committee to help the needy children by providing food and clothing for them that they may be sufficiently clad to attend school. Many Free Persons in Slave States. There were in the slaveholding states during the whole period of slavery at least 500,000 free negroes, says the Popular Science Magazine. This can be estimated by taking the total census of free negroes by decades from 1790 to 1860, dividing in half to avoid counting any one twice and dividing again in half to exclude the free states. Not Guilty. When Brother Aminidab Johnsing was pastor of a colored congregation he was so forgetful of the dignity of his cloth as to join in a game of craps one night. The bones ran against him, and he lost all the Sunday school funds. For this he was duly tried, and the verdict of the tribunal was as follows: "The Reverun Aminidab Johnsing am acquitted of the sin of gamblin' pervided he pays the money back come nex Satterdy night. In the mean time the memburs of this congergashen is warned agin shoot' craps with Brudder Johnsing."—New York Sun. Our Difficult Language That simple fact no one would stump— But a napkin's not a little nap, And a pumpkin's not a pump. A starling is a little star— That's very lain to any chump— But a stripling's not a little strip, And a dumpling's not a little dump. A kidlet is a little kid— That's seen by o'en the dullest nut— But a hamlet's not a little ham, And a cutlet's not a little cut. A princess is a lady prince, But it is not held by any bloat That a mattress is a female mat Or a buttress is a nannygoat. Oh, English, you are strangely made! You're not a tongue for gumps or fools! I'll never master you, I'm afraid. You've more exceptions than you've Apropos of the rise in meat prices, Representative Redfield said the other day in Brooklyn: "The way everything keeps going up it will soon become discouraging. I can imagine an idle savage from the tropics saying scornfully to some industrious clerk or mill operative: "Why do you work? "To live "And why do you live? "Why do I live? "Yes, that is what I said. Why do you live? "Er—to work."—St. Louis Globe-Democrat Misplaced Ingenuity. I'm told there is a new device To keep the hat upon the hair. You turn the handle very nice—It sets to work a comb that there's. Whose teeth are bedded in a trice Fast in the tresses of the fair. "No lady now should be without"— Or so the puffing ads. agree— "If in a gale you venture out Your hat's as safe as safe can be." A very clever dog, no doubt, But precious little use to me. "To keep the hat upon the hair." Umph! Fix it in that mobile bed. It means if either of the pair Blows off the other, too, is shed. Would only some sure dodge there were To keep the hair upon the head! His Motto Plaititudinous Person—I suppose, my mear Mr. Gotrox, that you have used "Make hay while the sun shines" as your life's motto? Mr. Gotrox—Certainly, sir; certainly! But that's only half of it. You should add that I made the hay from the grass other people let grow under their feet—Judge. Fortified. He's bought his coal And doesn't care How soon the winds Go on a tear. He's bought his coal, I shoot to fight Old winter's frost Night after night. He's bought his coal, Just hear him say, "No blizzard's blast Can me dismay!" —Birmingham Age-Herald. A Modest Order Mr. Martin-Now, then, Bennie, what part of the chicken would you prefer? part of the chicken would you prefer? Bennie (who has been invited to Sunday dinner)—Why, I'll take a drumstick, a little white meat off the breast, the gizzard, a wing, the neck and a spoonful of the stuffin'. Mom made me promise not to ask for a second helping.—Philadelphia Record. The National Pastime. It is an ancient mariner. He stoppeth one of three. And holds him with a skinny hand. "Have you a match?" quoth he. The shades of night were falling fast When through an Alpine village passed A youth who bore mid snow and ice A banner with a strange device— "Oot not make a mistake." Accepted. "Quilis has had a story accepted at last," remarked a journalist to a colleague. "Surely not!" was the rejoinder. "Yes. He went home at 2 o'clock this morning with an awful yarn, and his wife believed it."—Denver Republican. The Good Cause. "You promised to call," she began, "and what is it? Could act as a cause for postponing your visit." "That my plans have miscarried is carefully dealt with." He replied, "but the cause is a parent to you." —Judge Some Job. Some Job. Blinks—Jones is always rushing around and won't even stop to speak What is the matter with him? Jinks—He says that he is trying to keep up with his running expenses—Washington Star. Fast. Keep this advice among your stock And try to make it stick; If you're an steady as a clock You never will need tick. —Chicago Record-Herald. THE BANK OF NEW YORK GENERAL BANKING 3 per cent allowed Safety Deposit Vault REAL ESTATE As agent buy and sell Real Estate on c dents, including payment of taxes and l on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patr The Cranfor Building. The finest building ever open Steam heat, electric light, tile ba Recent allowed on Savings Acct. Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT I sell Real Estate on commission, manages estate payment of taxes and locking after assessment of Estate. Specially Invites the patronage of Chicago business. Cranford Apartment Building. 3600 Wabash Ave. This building ever opened to Colored tenant electric light, tile baths, marble entrances. 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 locking after assessments. Money to loan on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patronage of Chicago business men. The-Cranford Apartment Building. 3600 Wabash Ave. THE The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. 'Phone Randolph 803 The first cologne was called Hungary water, from the country of its invention. It was made from spirits of wine distilled upon rosemary. The "zest" of lemon is the very thinest possible grating of the yellow outer rind. If any of the white underneath is added the whole will become bitter. A Kitchen Hint. If you use a tin funnel as a twine holder in your kitchen, try cutting a notch in the small end of the funnel where the end of the twine comes through. Sharpen the edges of this notch with a small file, when the twine will cut easily. Jamaica's Wood. Jamaica has a great deal of valuable wood in its interior, but the streams are not large enough to bring it to the coast. Business le Business "That fellow who was talking so nicely about love in a cottage must be a poet." "No; he's a real estate dealer. He's trying to persuade me to get married and buy a semi-detached cottage on the instalment plan."—Washington Herald. Nowadays. "I'm going to leave, mum," said the maid. "Alas," cried Mrs. Grey. "I've done all of the work myself, So why will you not stay?" When Bridget up and made reply, Thus ending the dispute: "Indade, I'll let you know just why- The work's not done to suit!"—Lipnott's. How He Did It First Vender of Brooms—I don't know 'ow you sell 'em for a penny. I steals the 'afts, I steals the birch, and I steals the bindin's and 'ave to ask tuppence. Second Vender of Brooms—I steals 'em ready made—London Punch. Nothing New. Same old coal bin, same old hod, Same old tiresome goldenrod, Same old tiresome skirt fall, Same old chestnut, same old fall. —Kansas City Journal. Advice. "I would like to get some plants to put in my kitchen to give it an esthetic touch. What would you recommend?" "From the looks of the kitchen, madam, I would advise some scrubby plants."—Baltimore American. --- --- Lemon Rind. Nowadaya. JESSE BINGA BANKER S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place, Chicago Telephone Douglas 1565 owed on Savings Accounts at Vaults, $3.00 per Year ESTATE DEPARTMENT State on commission, manages estates for non-resi- ses and locking after assessments. Money to loan the patronage of Chicago business men. Anford Apartment 7. 3600 Wabash Ave. Her opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. Casey, Agent, 74 W. WASHINGTON STREET. The Law's Delay. The law's delay is a misnomer. It is the lawyer's delay.—Late Judge Truax. In my judgment, a change in judicial procedure * * * in both civil and criminal cases constitutes the greatest need in our American institutions.—President Taft's Message. Dec. 7, 1909. Our courts trifle with justice by permitting delay after delay upon mere technicalities. * * * I advocate that the states shall enact laws that will permit of but one appeal after the trial judge.—Late David J. Brewer, Justice United States Supreme Court. Dress Hints. Do not lay silk waists away without taking out the shields, as the rubber is likely to crack the silk. Where a raw seam would look unightly try running through the small hemmer of the sewing machine. This may be done much more quickly than by hand and with better results. In making buttonholes in materials which fray easily it is a great help to stitch twice around on the sewing machine before the hole is cut, as a firmer foundation is secured and no fraying results. Train and Track German passenger trains are not remarkably fast, but they usually keep to schedule. With a mileage of 1,121, the Great Southern and Western is the largest railway in Ireland. One of the English railway companies has installed speed indicators, which give the engineer, night and day, ample warning when and where to reduce his speed at danger points. These indicators, it is said, would have prevented some of the worst accidents on record. Automobile Runs. Germans are worrying because of invasion of American automobile dealers. Clevelanders are promoting suburban automobile tours along picturesque roads. The Massachusetts Automobile club has decided to build a clubhouse in Boston. Auto manufacture in the United States employs 75,721 men. Their annual product is valued at $249,202,000. "A STORE FOR EVERYBODY" HILLMAN'S STATE & WASHINGTON STS. Everything to eat, to wear and for the home. Ready to wear attire for man, woman and child at lowest prices, quality and workmanship considered. Make it a point to visit this store every day and take advantage of the special bargain offerings that we give in all departments. Telephone Yards 693 JOHN J. BRADLEY Real Estate Loans Fire and Plate Glass Insurance 4709 S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO Telephone Oakland 1787 The BELLE Buffet FRANK H. L 5059 Ar Cor. 51st S BELLE MEADE C Buffet and Cafe FRANK H. LEWIS, Proprietor 59 Armour A Cor. 51st Street, Chicago 5059 Armour Ave Cor. 51st Street, Chicago Phone Douglas 4482 The La Verdo 3100-2 STATE S First Class Chinese and Am High Class Phone Hotel Br Geo. W BUFFET, POOL 3004 State Street La Verdo Cafe and Bu 3100-2 STATE STREET, CHICAGO Chinese and American Restaurant in C High Class Entertainers HARRY J. KELLY, P 3100-2 STATE STREET, CHICAGO First Class Chinese and American Restaurant in Connection High Class Entertainers HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietor. Hotel Brunswick Geo. W. Holt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS Street Lite Buffet and Caf Hotel Brunswick Geo. W. Holt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS. Elite Buffet 3030 S Elite Buffet and Cafe 3030 State Street M LEWIS, Prop. HENRY C. SNEE Phone Douglas 3309 Automatic 75-173 GENERAL SPRING C FFET AND CAL 3517 S. State Street, CHICAGO CLASS INTERTAINERS EVERY E WILLIAM LEWIS, Prop. Phone Douglas 330 MINERAL S BUFFET 3517 S. State S HIGH CLASS INTERA WILLIAM LEWIS, Prop. HENRY C. 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