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Both Branches of The Legislature of Illinois Have Appropriated $25,000 to Enable The Afro-Americans RESIDING IN THIS STATE TO CELEBRATE THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM IN 1915. IT MAY EXPAND INTO A NATIONAL AFFAIR. GOVERNOR EDWARD P. DUNNE WHO APPROVES OF THE AFFAIR; WILL SIGN THE MEASURE AND APPOINT THE COMMISSIONERS ON OR BEFORE FULY 1. HE SHOULD NOT INSULT THE ENTIRE COLORED RACE OF ILLINOIS BY PERMITTING GRAFTERS, CONFIDENCE MEN, JANITORS AND DEADBEATS—THOSE WHO HAVE NO VISIBLE MEANS OF SUPPORT AND WHO PAY NO DOG LICENSE TO HAVE ANY OFFICIAL CONNECTION WITH IT. AN AFBO-AMERICAN WOMAN SHOULD BE SELECTED AS ONE OF THE COMMISSIONERS AND NOT A WHITE WOMAN WHO IS UNABLE TO ENTER INTO THE TRUE SPIRIT OF THE PROGRESS OF THE AFBO-AMERICAN RACE. Vol. XVIII. Both Brands Legislature Have Ap $25,000 to Afro-America RESIDING IN THIS STATE TO CER SARY OF PR IT MAY EXPAND INTO GOVERNOR EDWARD F. DUNNE WILL SIGN THE MEASURE A ON OR BEFORE FULY 1. HE SHOULD NOT INSULT THE EB BY PERMITTING GRAFTERS, DEADBEATS—THOSE WHO HAVE AND WHO PAY NO DOG LICE NECTION WITH IT. AN AFRO-AMERICAN WOMAN SHO COMMISSIONERS AND NOT A V ENTER INTO THE TRUE SPIRIT AMERICAN RACE. The following bill has been passed by both branches of the legislature of Illinois appropriating $25,000 for the purpose of enabling the Colored people residing within the state to celebrate their fifty years of freedom in 1915: Section 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly: That there is hereby created a commission to consist of the Governor and eight persons residents of the State of Illinois, two of whom shall be members of the Senate and two of the House of Representatives in the State of Illinois, all of whom shall be appointed by the governor, to arrange for and conduct during the year 1915 at a place to be selected by said commission, an exhibition and celebration to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the freeing of the Negro from slavery. Such exhibition and celebration shall be so conducted as to show the industrial, educational and religious progress of the Negro inhabitants of this commonwealth. The commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be allowed such expenses for traveling, clerical help, stenographers and necessary employees as shall be actually and necessarily incurred in the performance of its duty: Provided, however, that the secretary of said commission, who shall be elected by said commission, and who may or may not be a member of said commission, shall receive such reasonable compensation as shall be determined upon and fixed by said commission. Said commission shall have full power and authority to collect, maintain and properly house said exhibit, and pay the expenses thereof. Section 2. To carry out the purposes of this Act the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated. That the said commission shall be allowed to use of the twenty-five thousand dollars thus appropriated, a sum not to exceed three thousand dollars for the collection and printing for free distribution a suitable compilation showing the progress thus far achieved by the Negroes of Illinois during the past fifty years. All payments shall be made on warrants of the Auditor of Public Accounts on vouchers of the commission approved by him. Section 3. As soon after the organization of the commission, notice shall be filed with the State Treasurer and State Auditor of Public Accounts, of the election of the officers of said commission who, from time to time, shall be authorized through the president and secretary of said commission, to draw warrants on the State Auditor of Public Accounts for such salaries or expenses incurred by the State commission, such warrants, however, to be subject to approval of the Governor of the State of Illinois, and the Treasurer of the State of Illinois is hereby directed and empowered to pay the same. Section 4. The Commission shall annually make a report to the Governor, and within 60 days after the close of its exhibition, the commission shall HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY make a complete report and statement of all its doings, which shall include all exhibits and representations made, and the awards made on such exhibits, if any, and such other matters as the commission may deem of value to the State of Illinois, together with a list of all receipts and disbursements, with complete vouchers therefor. The commission shall keep a strict account of its receipts and disbursements. Section 5. The commission shall in no manner create or incur any indebtedness of obligation in behalf of the State of Illinois in excess of any appropriation herein made. In winding up its business last week as stated above both branches of the Legislature of Illinois passed the measure appropriating $25,000 to enable the Afro-Americans residing in this state to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of freedom in 1915; the first of this coming week Governor Edward F. Dunne, who approves of the affair—who is greatly interested in the Progress of the Colored race will sign the bill and appoint eight persons to serve as commissioners on or before July 1. No one residing in the grand old state of Illinois holds Governor Dunne, in higher esteem than the writer—for he is honest to the backbone—at all times he strives to do the right thing and his warm liberty-loving heart beats in sympathy with struggling humanity—and as one of his humble admirers, followers, steadfast supporters, a true supporter at the time when he greatly needed votes, and we are still ready and to continue to assist to uphold his hands—to follow and support him to the best of our ability. Therefore, we earnestly and honestly hope, that he will not insult and disgrace the entire Colored race in Illinois by permitting grafters; Colored state house janitors who claim to be ex-state senators, confidence men, dead-beats, sandbaggers,—those who have no visible means of support and who pay no dog license—those who have no fixed nor permanent place of abode, to have any official connection with the celebration in any manner, shape or form. For the White and Colored tax-payers and property owners will have to furnish the money for the celebration and it will not come out of the pockets of the rag-tag element and the money must not be squandered on that class of worthless creatures, who are pests and persists of the worst and the most deadly kind. One White lady residing in Springfield, Ill., who is four or five times older than her husband, who has assisted one or two little Colored gentlemen in their wildcat schemes entertains the idea that she should be chosen as one of the commissioners, this should not be for she and no other White woman can enter into the true spirit of the rapid progress of the Afro-American race and if Governor Dunne has any desire to cover himself over with lasting glory and honor, let him select a highly educated Afro-American woman as one of the commissioners. CHICAGO, JUNE 28. 1913 e s d e 1890 [Image of a man with a mustache and a formal suit, facing forward.] HON. EDWARD F. DUNNE The great Democratic Governor of Ill select the best class of Afro-Amer 50th Anniversary of Freedom in men, janitors, sandbaggers and the nor no fixed place of abode to be ner, shape or form. Governor of Illinois, whose solemn duty it should be, to pass of Afro-Americans for commissioners, to celebrate the death of Freedom in 1915, and not permit grafters, confidence abaggers and those who have no visible means of support, of abode to be officially connected with it, in any manner. The great Democratic Governor of Illinois, whose solemn duty it should be, to select the best class of Afro-Americans for commissioners, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Freedom in 1915, and not permit grafters, confidence men, janitors, sandbaggers and those who have no visible means of support, nor no fixed place of abode to be officially connected with it, in any manner, shape or form. SULZER DEFENDS NEGRO REGIMENT. Signed Bill to Uphold the Principle of Race Equality, Says Governor. FACED STERN OPPOSITION. Many Influential Officers in Empire State Fought Measure—Sulzer Favors Negro Officers. Governor Sulzer's action in signing the bill permitting the establishment of a Negro regiment of infantry in New York as a part of the national guard of the state was solely to uphold his principle that there should be no discrimination among citizens because of race, color or creed. The Governor said that the Negro race had been striving for more than twenty years to gain recognition in the national guard and that he would felt that he had shut the door in the face of their hope, if he had been induced to disapprove of the bill. which stormed San Juan hill. Afterwards he was in the Philippines, and was nearby when Governor Sulzer's brother was killed on the firing line. Through examinations he rose to a captaincy in the regular army, but resigned to accept a position. Governor Sulzer pointed out to friends that there was no real need for a Negro regiment. The New York state quota was nine regiments, he said, and there are now thirteen regiments in service. The Negro regiment, when fully mustered in, will become the fourteenth regiment of the state. Captain Jackson told the Governor that New York city would not be asked to provide an armory for the regiment until he and other Negroes who will participate in its organizations have been able to demonstrate its value and efficiency. The bill creating the regiment was sent to Mayor Gaynor for action, but he returned it with the note that it was not a city bill, in his judgment. Attorney General Carmody had pre- Adjutant General Henry Dewitt Hamilton, Major Edward Schermerhorn, the Governor's military secretary, and many of the lesser officers in the national guard opposed the bill, according to the Governor, and almost daily for the past three weeks delegations or petitions came to the executive chamber asking that the bill be vetoed. The Governor said that Adjutant General Hamilton had written all of the adjutant generals in the various states asking for their opinion on the bill. The answers, the Governor declared, showed that some of the best organizations in the southern states were Nego companies. This was proof in itself, the Governor said, that race prejudice could not enter into the question of establishing the regiment. To Muster in First Company Soon. Governor Sulzer will tell Adjutant General Hamilton to muster in one company of Negroes at the end of the ninety day period specified in the bill, according to his present plans. Captain Louis H. Jackson, a former Negro officer in the regular army, will be placed at the head of the company. More companies will be mustered in at intervals. Governor Sulzer holds Captain Jackson in high regard. Captain Jackson was in the Spanish-American war, being a member of the Negro regiment --- --- which stormed San Juan hill. Afterwards he was in the Philippines, and was nearby when Governor Sulzer's brother was killed on the firing line. Through examinations he rose to a captaincy in the regular army, but resigned to accept a position. Governor Sulzer pointed out to friends that there was no real need for a Negro regiment. The New York state quota was nine regiments, he said, and there are now thirteen regiments in service. The Negro regiment, when fully mustered in, will become the fourteenth regiment of the state. Captain Jackson told the Governor that New York city would not be asked to provide an armory for the regiment until he and other Negroes who will participate in its organizations have been able to demonstrate its value and efficiency. The bill creating the regiment was sent to Mayor Gaynor for action, but he returned it with the note that it was not a city bill, in his judgment. Attorney General Carmody had previously ruled to this effect but the governor said that he wanted to send the bill to the city so that it could not be said hereafter that New York was not given an opportunity to pass upon it. According to the governor's idea the regiment will have Negro officers, a step opposed by Adjutant General Hamilton and other officers of the guard. The governor believes, however that he will be unable to find better qualified men than Captain Jackson, holding him to equal of any White officer in the regular army, and will give the commission to whomever passes the required examination, whether white or black.—The Knickerbocker Press, Albany, N. Y. JOHNSON GETS PRISON CHANGE. Judge Carpenter Grants Permission to Negro Pugilist to Serve Sentence in Leavenworth. If the United States Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court sustain the verdict of a jury in federal Judge Carpenter's court finding Jack Johnson guilty of violations of the Mann act, he will serve his term of a year and a day in the Leavenworth penitentiary instead of Joliet Judge Carpenter as stipulated Wednesday, at the request of Benjamin O. Bechach attorney for Mr. Johnson. Movement On Foot to Start A National Exposition to Celebrate The Fiftieth Anniversary of The Freedom of The Slaves in America THE EXPOSITION SHOULD BECOME NATIONAL AND NOT A STATE AFFAIR BEAUREGARD F. MOSELEY AND OTHER CITIZENS ARE TAKING THE LEAD IN THIS DIRECTION. PETITION TO GOVERNOR EDWARD F. DUNNE BEQUESTING HIM TO APPOINT THE HON. MEDILL McCORMICK AS ONE OF THE COM- MISSIONERS IN KEEPING WITH THE NATIONAL IDEA. Some years ago an attempt was made by several leading men of the country to interest the Government, through Congress in the promoting of a National Exposition to celebrate in 1915 the 50th Anniversary of the Emancipation of the American Slaves. Unfortunate, the movement met with serious embarrassment and finally collapsed but the effort has been productive of much good in calling the attention of the various states to the subject of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Negro's Freedom, and in keeping with this spirit New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois have already acted and appointed, or is about to appoint Commissions to hold celebrations; some of them to occur this year and others in 1915. In this state the Legislature appropriated $25,000 and provided for a Commission of nine persons to be appointed by the Governor to hold an exposition in this state in 1915. The real friends of the Negro Race and the real men of the Race believe that the event is too important to be annihilated, by several minor expositions in various states, and that the celebration should be National in its scope. The leaders in this thought and movement believe that with a hundred men of the type and caliber of Medill McCormick of Chicago interested with the best men of the Negro Race, a movement could be launched that would arouse interest in all of the southern states, as well as the Eastern states, to contribute through the Legislature, and the philanthropist of the several states to a common fund to foster the National idea, and to make the intended exposition of 1915 in Illinois, one worthy of the State which contains all that is mortal of Abraham Lincoln, the great Emancipator, and fittingly display to the world, the Negros' Achievements of 50 years. With this in view, the first effort has been to place the right men upon the commission which Governor Dunne is expected to appoint on or before the 1st of July. There will be no doubt five White and four Colored men on this Commission. Rev. A. J. Carey and Beauregard F. MR. AND MRS. DAVID M. MANSON ENTERTAINED IN HONOR OF MR. AND MRS. RAYMOND WILLAMS ENROUTE TO NEW CASTLE, PA. Last Sunday evening from seven to ten o'clock, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Manson, 5816 Michigan Ave., received informally in honor of the bridal party of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Williams, enroute to New Castle, Pa.; well onto 60 specially invited guests greeted the newly wedded couple during the evening. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Williams, New Castle, Pa.; Mrs. W. J. Jamison, Topeka, Kansas; Mrs. M. F. Todd, Kansas City, Mo.; Miss Lillian Vanderberg, St. Louis, Mo. and Mr. Charles L. Berry, Youngstown, Ohio. Mrs. Manson was assisted by Mrs. John R. Marshall, Mrs. Myrtle Hart-Fry, and Mrs. Charles Washington. The spacious and elegantly furnished home of Mr. and Mrs. Manson was very brilliantly illuminated from end to end and the most beautiful cut flowers were in evidence everywhere, the choice and the most tempting cooling refreshments were served in a most lavish No.39 Moseley have been prominently urged by the Colored People as members of this Commission but a large element, under the leadership of Mr. Moseley, has reached the conclusion that without the interest of the very best men of the Caucasian Race, being enlisted, the movement will be a failure, and for this reason he has interested himself in circulating the following petition which has been signed and forwarded to the Governor at Springfield, toowit: Honorable Edward F. Dunne, Governor, State of Illinois, Springfield: Esteemed Sir:— We, the undersigned Colored citizens of Chicago, Illinois, take this means of expressing our approval of, and request for the appointment of Hon. Medill McCormick of Chicago, Illinois, as one of the nine Commissioners to be appointed by your Excellency, under the Bill recently passed by the General Assembly, creating a Commission of nine persons to hold an Exposition and Anniversary of the Negro's fifty years of freedom. Your petitioners believe that Mr. McCormick's appointment by you and acceptance by him, would be the best evidence of the success awaiting the undertaking. Beauregard F. Moseley, 6221 Halsted St.; Rev. D. H. Harris, D. D., Pastor Shilo Baptist Church; C. Lee Jefferson, Pastor Hope Presbyterian Church; H. M. Porter, 720 W. 12th St.; W. W. Jackson, 3725 Prairie Ave.; Julius F. Taylor, 5027 Armour Ave.; Noah F. Hunter, 6543 May St.; Asa Boyd, 6258 Peoria St.; J. H. Bolden, 5116 Dearborn St.; B. O. Fortson, 2962 Wabash Ave.; Rev. D. P. Roberts, Pastor Bethel A. M. E. Church; Rev. Archibald J. Carey, Pastor Institutional Church; F. C. Leland, 2438 Dearborn St.; Henry T. Wells, 3424 State St.; D. C. Smith, 3128 State St.; John C. Clark, 6510 St. Lawrence Ave.; Louis B. Anderson, Asst. County Attorney, Cook County; Geo. D. Gray, Clerk Probate Court; B. G. Johnson, 4220 Evans Ave. and others. manner; all in all it was a most pleasant affair. Mr. and Mrs. Williams and the other strangers present were highly delighted to meet many of the best men and women residing in this city. Mrs. Manson who is just as sweet and as lovely as she can be made a most charming hostess. SEPTEMBER MORN IS MAILABLE. Postoffice Department Attorney Reverses Purity Squad Here, Holding Picture Not Objectionable. Washington, D. C., June 26.—The United States government differs with Sergeant O'Connor of the Chicago purity squad on the question of the morals of September Morn. The government considers Paul Chabas' painting a work of art and entitled to full privilege as such. Several postmasters recently held up the transmission of reproductions of the painting through the mails. The pictures were forwarded to Washington for an opinion. William B. Lamar, the assistant attorney general for the postoffice department, decided today that the picture is neither obscene nor obnoxious and therefore is mailable. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. WILL promulgate and at all times uphold Catholicism, Protestantism, Priests, Indians, Single Texans, Republicans, or anyone else can have their say, as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose publications are free to print, any claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. 6527 ARMOUR AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. PHONE DREXEL 6520. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 18. Banned from all Illinois, under Act of March 8, 1997. RELATING TO RATS. In all of our tropical dependencies the government is waging a war of extermination against rats because of the well-established fact that they are carriers of the Bubonic Plague. It is interesting to note that the method of fighting the rat is mainly that of destroying the places where it harbors and breeds. And this is done by the use of concrete, which is known as rat-proof material. Then Uclem Sam regulates the construction of buildings by prohibiting the erection of "any house or building, storehouse, store, warehouse or other structure except the floor of the lower story be made of concrete, when such floors are not of sufficient height from the ground to permit free access; or a wooden floor may be placed immediately on top of the concrete, providing no spaces are left that may serve as a refuge for rats; no wood or other inferior material can be used under the flooring." Government regulations also require that in buildings of all kinds where the floors are laid close to the ground, they shall be of concrete, that the foundation walls shall be of the same material or solid stone, extending at least two feet below the surface and including the concrete or masonry wall extending one foot above the level of the floor. --- Uncle Sam also demands that people who want to keep barnyard fowls shall provide rat-proof hen houses; that all stables shall have concrete floors and foundations with good drainage; that manure must be kept in a concrete vault, or well provided with tight-fitting sectional coverings, and that all grain used as food for live stock be kept in rat-proof bins. The foregoing are some of the regulations which the government is enforcing in the Phillipines in its efforts to stamp out that dread disease, the Bubonic Plague. It is easy to see that they are certain to be effective agencies in finally exterminating rats and in controlling the spread of a plague that, if left unchecked, kills thousands of human beings every year. There can be no question, either, that the most effective way to rid a community of rats is by destroying and removing the places where they can harbor and breed. --- The Department of Health has already called attention to what may be well termed the rat plague in Chicago, which is costing millions of dollars in damage to business interests every year. Attention has been called also to the importance of rat-proof construction in many kinds of buildings, especially barns, stables, warehouses, grain elevators and the docks along our miles of river frontage. The government authorities in their fight against rats, begin with either demolishing or making existing buildings rat-proof, the next step being the rigid enforcement of such regulations as will make all new buildings proof against rats. Rats must have places to harbor, breed and multiply. Destroy or do away with these and the rats will disappear. Why let the flies kill our babies? Much better to kill the flies. Still better to abolish the places where they breed, which include manure, garbage and other decaying animal and vegetable filth of every kind. MRS. DUNNE IS DELIGHTED THAT SUFFRAGE BILL IS LAW. Springfield, Ill., June 28--Mrs. Edward P. Dunne tonight said: "I am, of course, delighted that the woman's suffrage bill has become a law, and particularly am I gratified that it was my husband's signature which permitted it to become law. I expect to take advantage at any opportunity to exercise the right of suffrage which has been conferred upon me along with the other women of Illinois. "When there are matters at stake which are of interest to me or are of that importance which should demand the attention of voters generally it will be my pleasure and duty to participate 12 in the elections and in the proceedings leading up to the elections. I shall deem it my duty to instruct my daughters as best I may and urge them to exercise this same privilege and duty. "It has been my part to attend to the domestic department of my family, leaving it to my husband, who has been actively engaged in public life, to attend to that feature. I always have been for suffrage, but my time has been occupied in my own department as the mother of thirteen children. "However, I am proud and glad that my husband saw that it was his duty to sign the bill today, and I rejoice in common with the women of Illinois at his action." U. S. S. COURT FAILS AGAIN Higest Federal Tribunal Again Does Its Worst to Colored Citizens' Equal Rights. Last Vestige of Protection from Discrimination in Public Places Under Federal Court's Jurisdiction Knocked Out by Supreme Court—Chief Justice White, ex-Confederate, Presiding. Washington, D. C.—The Colored people of the country are waking up to the full significance of the unjust and un-American decision handed down last Monday by the United States Supreme Court, Chief Justice White of Louisiana, and an ex-Confederate officer, presiding. A storm of angry protest is rising here, and indication is beginning to run high. Only the spirit of fighting the decision and opposing to the death the present regime which has encouraged and fathered this and all such anti-race judgments is in the air. Nowhere is excuse or apology heard, and in 1913, '14 and '16 the Colored citizen will battle at the polls the decision which today denies him the protection of equal rights wherever—BUT THANK HEAVEN ONLY WHERE—the Federal courts have first jurisdiction—in Washington, the Territories and on the high seas. The Federal Civil Rights act was pronounced unconstitutional Monday by the United States Supreme Court. The opinion was unanimous. It was read by Judge Van Devanter. This decision removes the last slender barrier standing between Colored people and discrimination in the matter of public utilities. It was the only legislative thread upon which they could contend for equal accommodations when travelling by train and boat, in seeking hotel quarters, in desiring to be served in restaurants, drug stores and other places and in demanding other equal privileges with White persons in Federal territory. Colored Women Denied on High Seas. Some years ago the Supreme Court held that Congress had exceeded its powers in passing the Civil Rights act, and declared that so far as it interfered with the rights of a State it was "repugnant." That opinion in reality left, the act operative alone as concerned the District of Columbia, the various Territories and the high seas. The cases at issue to-day involved extending the Civil Rights act to the high seas, and this the court refused to do. Mary F. Butts a Colored woman, bought a first class ticket on the Merchants and Miners' Transportation lines from Boston to Norfolk. She went from Boston on one boat and returned from Norfolk on another vessel of the same line. During the round trip it was claimed she had twelve times been denied equal accommodations under the Civil Rights act. She brought suit to recover $6,000. She had been refused the same eating and sleeping accommodations as were furnished White people, and was required to take her meals at a second table and sleep on the lower deck. ST. MARK M. E. CHURCH Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at our church. The district superintendent, Dr. G. R. Bryant, preached a wonderful sermon in the morning; subject, "Christian Soldiers." At the close of the sermon many anxious souls came forward for prayer. Two were happily saved; twelve additions during the day. Dr. D. P. Roberts, of Bethel church, preached the communion sermon at 3 p.m. It was a most profound and thorough treatment of a great gospel truth. Subject, "God with us." The evening congregation was addressed by Dr. A. P. Camphor of Birmingham, Ala. His sermon was soul inspiring and helpful. Large and appreciative congregations attended all the services. The Woman's Home Missionary Society convention convened Wednesday morning with Mrs. Mattie Sissle of Indianapolis, the president delivered her annual address. The address was full of good instructions and showed much thought. Mrs. Sissle said the line was drawn quite often against us because of the color of our skin, and thank God a Colored woman would not be a Mormon. She urged upon the women of her race to combat against this evil and also the evil of the white slave traffic. The convention promises to be very The convention promises to be very interesting and helpful. To-day they SWORN STATEMENT PERTAINING TO THE OWNERSHIP OF THE BROAD AX UNDER THE NEW POSTAL LAWS. The following is our sworn statement pertaining to the ownership, management, circulation, etc., of The Broad Ax published weekly at Chicago, Ill., required by the Act of August 24, 1912. Note.—This statement is to be made in duplicate, both copies to be delivered by the publisher to the postmaster, who will send one copy to the Third Assistant Postmaster General (Division of Classification), Washington, D. C., and retain the other in the files of the post office. Name of Editor, Julius F. Taylor, 5027 Armour Ave., Chicago, Ill. Owner: Julius F. Taylor, 5027 Armour Ave., Chicago, Ill. (If a corporation, give names and addresses of stockholders holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of stock.) Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders, holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: None. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of June, 1913. [SEAL] MICHAEL J. O'MALLEY, Notary Public. are to take a trip by automobiles to Marcy Home. Their annual sermon will be preached by the pastor to-morrow morning. The convention will adjourn at the evening services. Mrs. Sissle will lead the Epworth League at 7 o'clock. —"L. M."" FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PHYLLIS WHEATLEY HOME FOR WORKING GIRLS. "THE DUST OF THE EARTH." A Highly Interesting Dramatic Production in Four Acts Under the Auspices of THE WILLING DRAMATIC CLUB. Monday Eve, June 30th, Bethel A. M. E. Church, 30th and Dearborn Sts. Synopsis—Act. 1. David Moore's Farm, Mrs. Moore's Interview with Dr. Templeton, Dr. Templeton's Advice to Nell, Mr. Ryder's Attention to Nell, Proposal of Elizabeth, Accusation of Nell; Act II. Departure of David Moore and Dr. Templeton, Jerry's Advice to Elizabeth, Nell's Confession to Jerry, Aebella, the Village Newspaper, Ryder's Attention to Nell, Susan Consoles Elizabeth, Nell's Departure; Act III. Wandering Tom's Cabin, Morse, the Bread Earner, His Advice to Morse and his Midnight Visitor, Tom Regains His Memory and Finds His Daughter and Comes Into His Own Again; Act IV. Searching for Nell, Jerry's Discovery, Return of Nell, Arabella's Congratulations to Nell. Grand Finale. Cast of Characters: David Moore of Maple Farm Cottage, Harry M. Morgan, Susan Morgan, His Wife, Miss Katie Childress; Elizabeth, Their Daughter, Mrs. Katie Johnson; Jerry, Their Son, L. B. Hayes; Rev. Dr. Templeton, a Young Divine, Walter White; Miss Arabella the Village Newspaper, Miss A. G. Nelson; John Ryder, the Young Master of the Maple, R. O. Edwards; Wandering Tom, a Mystery, D. C. Childress; Old Morse, His Companion, McWard; Nell, "The Dust of the Earth," B. M. Holloway. Admission 15 cents. Mrs. Hughes, Manager; Mrs. A. J. Caldwell, See'y; Mrs. Elizabeth L. Davis, President. COLORED SOLDIERS. Gov. Sulzer has performed a simple duty in signing the bill providing for the organization of a Colored militia regiment. The Colored people have abundantly demonstrated their right to participate in the public defense. Fifty years ago they were demonstrating that right nobly at Port Hudson and Fort Wagner, where they died in battle for the Union as heroically as any soldiers ever died anywhere on earth. Fifteen years ago they were demonstrating it again at Las Guasimas, El Caney and San Juan Hill. As to the usefulness of Colored soldiers, we cannot say more—and no one could truthfully say less—than Abraham Lincoln said in a letter of August 26, 1863, written after the victories of the summer of that year had given assurance of the triumph of the Union cause: "There will be black men who can remember that, with silent tongue, clenched teeth, steady eye and well-poised bayonet they have helped mankind to this great consummation."—The Argus, Albany, N. Y., June 21, 1913. JACK JOHNSON AGAIN WENT DOWN BEFORE THE COUNT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT. Jack Johnson, still continues to be up against the real thing, and it seems that his so-called good White friends are determined to separate him from his money just as fast as they can, for last Saturday, Miss Buth Mehl was awarded a judgment for $3,500 against him and the Middle West Amusement Company. It appears that while Mr. Johnson was engaged in hitting the punching bag in an exhibition at the Plaza Theater on the North Side, Feb. 14, 1918, something flew the track and JULIUS F. TAYLOR. (My commission expires March 8, 1916.) to will ow the ad k. struck Miss Mehl in the face and on her pretty nose, damaging it to the ex- tent of the above mentioned sum. It seems to us that Mr. Johnson, will be forced to tote a White rabbit foot around in his hip pocket in order to drive the evil spell away from him. ALEXANDER A. McCORMICK, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, STANDS BY THE 15 COLORED ELEVATOR MEN WHO PASSED EXAMINATION. For some time a notice was posted in the Civil Service rooms in the County Building to the effect that the first of last week an examination would be held in the rooms in the evening for elevator men at the County Hospital and at the appointed hour about fifteen Colored men entered the rooms and answered all questions fired at them in connection with the positions sought as elevator men, and they passed without any trouble. The day following their examination a number of young White gentlemen called on Alexander A. McCormick, President of the Board of County Commissioners requesting or demanding him to set the-examination aside as they were unable to be present at the time it was held and to post another notice for another try out; the square President of the County Board plainly informed them that he could not do that, and that The former examination would have to stand, and he put the fifteen Colored men to work last week, running elevators in the County Hospital and they are still holding down their jobs. President McCormick is alright, for he knows no one by the color of their skin, for only merit wins with him every time. THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH Rev. A. J. Carey, D. D., Ph. D., Minister. The Thirteenth Anniversary celebration of the Institutional Church, as was predicted in these columns last week was a great success. Bishop H. B. Parks, D. D., assisted by Revs. W. H. Peak of Kansas City and J. A. Gregg of St. Joseph, Mo., conducted the service Sunday morning. Dr. R. C. Ransom of New York preached an eloquent sermon Sunday evening to a crowded house and lectured Monday night on Eugenics. Tuesday night Drs. E. T. Martin, D. H. Harris, J. E. Haywood and J. F. Thomas delivered excellent addresses on "Baptist Night." Wednesday night the "Methodists" held sway and Drs. W. D. Cook, D. P. Roberts, H. E. Stewart, J. W. Robinson, J. Brewer, H. M. Carroll, R. E. Wilson, Timothy Reeves and other Methodist Divines assisted. Thursday was Woman's Night and as we go to press the ladies are still jubilating. The celebration will continue through tomorrow."—"D" BIG DOINGS AT THE POMPHI CAFE 4TH OF JULY WEEK. Commencing Tuesday afternoon, July 1, a great Cabray will hold forth at the Pompei Cafe, 20 East 31st street. Singing Contest Extra Ordinary—8 of the Greatest Ballad Singers—8 the world ever produced in a Real Coon Song Contest—(Ballad Song Barred)—For a Suitable Price—Contest to be Decided by the Audience—All to be Accompanied by Dave Payton's Celebrated Orchestra—Contestants: Clarence Bowen, Charles Young, Ed. Goodbar, Nolan Miller, Leon Diggs, Olis Powers, Monroe Tabor, Earl McKinney. Thanking you in advance. Joe Shoercraft, Manager of Amusements. ST. MARY'S A. M. B. CHURCH. 5251 Dearborn St. Rev. Jas. Higgins, Pastor. Services 10:45—3 P. M.—7:45. S. S. 1:45—C. E. 6:45. The Deaconess Sermon was preached last Sunday by Rev. Wilson, quite a number were present. Mrs. Bell Hall of Quinn Chapel presided and introduced the speaker with some appropriate remarks who preached an excellent sermon to the Deaconess. The Stewardess Sermon will be preached Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock; the Stewardess of our Churches are invited. Mrs. Woodward President of the Stewardess Union will preside. Mr. W. A. LaMonte will address the Christian Endeavor at 6:45. June 30-July 1st. Carnival and Baby Contest. July 4th. Old Fashioned Barbecue IMPORTANT REAL ESTATE OP- PORTUNITY. If you have one thousand dollars you can get deed and possession of one of the most beautiful and massive stone four flat buildings on Wabash avenue, in fine locality. Price less than one-third of first cost. Terms to suit. Must be sold at once. Title guaranteed. For information inquire at Oxford Building, Room 403, 118 N. LaSalle street, opposite City Hall. Call Franklin 2727. CHIPS Mr. Mays of Mt. Bayou, Miss., is in the city for a few days. Mrs. Alice Thomas-Mason is at home to all her friends at 3328 State St., where she is now permanently located. The Misses Mollisons of Vicksburg, Miss., are visiting in the city, guests of Mrs. Jesse Stubbs, 3440 Prairie Ave. Mrs. Susie Allen of 3435 Wabash Ave. is able to circulate among her friends again after an illness of 5 weeks. Mrs. Jessie Johnson of 3026 Vernon Ave., is improving rapidly having undergone an operation at Provident Hospital a week ago. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Fletcher celebrated their Fifteenth Anniversary of their marriage, Thursday evening, June 26th, 3211 Wabash Ave. Miss Ioma Bruce teacher in the public schools at Baltimore, Md., passed thro the City last week enroute for Leavensworth, Kan., her home. Rev. Reverdy C. Ransons, who has charge of a large church in Philadelphia, Pa., has been visiting in the city for the past week. He formerly had charge of Institutional Church. Dr. Blanchard has been appointed senior interne of Provident on the event of Dr. LeCount Cook's departure, who will assume similar duties at Freedman's Hospital for the ensuing year. Mrs. Jane Hammond, mother of Mrs. B. F. Moseley, 6248 South Sangamon street, left last Saturday on a pleasant visit with friends at her old home Jackson, Miss., she will be absent for several weeks. Dr. W. A. Driver, 3300 South State street, happily celebrated his 37th birthday on Tuesday, and as he still has a good practice and continues to hold his own with the other M. D.'s the hand of fate is dealing with him most kindly in respect to his age. Monday evening a large audience was entertained at Institutional Church by the various choirs of the city, each one rendering very credibly an anthem. It being the 13th Anniversary of the Church the whole week is set apart for celebration of that event. Sherman H. Dudley, for a long time head of the famous "Smart Set" Company; arrived in the city Wednesday and will remain here for the next ten days. He and manager Klien, of The Monogram Theater, have opened a booking agency, with headquarters at 3123 S. State street, and they will make a specialty of booking the best and the most catchy on the road. PINE ELEVEN BOOM HOUSE FOR SALE REASONABLE PRICE. SALE REASONABLE PRICE. For Sale—On the North Side, cheap, eleven room house, barn, lot 48 x 125. For information call Phone Ravenswood 4098. PLATS TO RENT. S. Richardson, Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, 160 N. 5th Ave., Room 506, near Randolph St., phone Main 2133, Automatic 33-201, has the following fats to rent: 2410 La Salle St., 5 rooms $12. 2720 Dearborn St., 7 rooms, $19. 3002 Armour Ave., 5 rooms, $14. 3741 La Salle St., 5 rooms, $18. 5521 Shields Ave., 5 rooms, $18. Miss Lottie M. Grady, who started her stage career at the Old Pekin Theater and later on singing, "Rubber Necking Moon," with Cole and Johnson, of the "Red Moon" Company, who recently has been connected with the "Smart Set" Company, this week with her mother Mrs. Grady, moved back in their old flat at 5016 Armour avenue. Pert Personals A physician states that Caruso has musical bones. He ought to have. He gets five of them from every person who buys a seat—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Wizard Edison's success makes him a pattern to emulate, but his habit of working twenty hours a day makes him a horrible example. So there you are!—Chicago News. Now that women are to vote in Illinois Uncle Joe Cannon says, "It will be a good time for an awfully handsome man to run for office." Uncle Joe has not yet announced his candidacy—New York World. Poets Laureate. Poets laureate, however, appear to be made and not born.—Omaha World-Herald. A lot of England's poets are now trying to assume an air of nonchalant indifference.—Philadelphia Inquirer. If Rudyard Kipling becomes poet laureate England will at least have an official poet whose stuff is read.—Detroit Free Press. The poet laureateship is now vacant and England is understood to be looking around for some nice man who can't write very good poetry.—Ohio State Journal. Fashion Frills. Some critics seem to think that it is the province of the slit skirt to disclose the cloven hoof.—Chicago News. Patience has enabled Dr. Mary Walker to see the day when her ideas of feminine attire are regarded as comparatively subdued and conservative.—Washington Star. Indianapolis "ladies" have asked the police to see that "women" who wear split skirts also wear trimmings about their ankles. And the police have agreed to keep their eyes open.—Chicago Inter Ocean. Militant Suffragettes. Woman's sphere in London is the bomb.—Columbia State. In the old days England used to burn the witches, but now witches are trying to burn England.—Charleston News and Courier. A retaliation league has been formed in England to attack the houses and properties of the suffragettes in retaliation for militant outrages. Wait for the big show!—Indianapolis News. Timely Tips. Signs of the times: Come on in, the water's fine.—Chicago Record-Herald. The dancing teachers are seeking new steps. Let us hope they will find them. It's about time to shake the old ones.—New Orleans Picayune. How to tell the flowers from the weeds: Pull them up by the roots. If they are flowers that will be the last of 'em, if weeds, only the beginning.—Chicago News. Three Strikes. Europe would be still more disquieted if it had two baseball pennants to worry about.-Chicago News. "Is the race improving?" asks the Cinchnati Enquirer. Not to speak of, according to Frank Chance.-Columbia State. "Where are all the great men?" somebody asks. Well, Walter Johnson is with Washington. Ty Cobb stars with the Detroitis and Hans Wagner plays the short field for Pittsburgh.-Toledo Blade. FOR RENT. Desk Room for business purposes in branch law office of W. G. Anderson & L. A. Newby, 35th and State St. N. W. corner. Phones Douglas 8078 and Auto. 72-384. Hours 10 to 12 a. m., 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M. Dr. MacENRY J. BROWN Physician and Surgeon Oculist. Practice limited to Diseases of Eye and Ear. Office and Residence, 3502 S. State St. Chicago. FOR RENT. For Rent, 4431-83 South State Street, four (4) room apartments. 4519-83 Evans Avenue, six room apartments. 3508 Rhodes Avenue, House eight rooms in perfect condition. Inquire, Chicago Real Estate Loan and Trust Company, 117 North Dearborn Street Room 604, TUSKEGEE BAND ON LONG TOUR Public Interest in Student Musicians on the Increase. SONGS APTLY ILLUSTRATED. Third Summer Pilgrimage of Famous Institution's Musical Organization Includes Concert Engagements In Seventy-four Cities and Towns In Fourteen States—Aim of Director Smith. Guthrie, Okla.—The appearance in this city on Wednesday evening, June 25, of the Tuskegee (Ala.) Institute band was the occasion of much enthusiasm among the music loving public. The schedule of this band, under the management of the well known J. D. Stevenson, covers seventy-four cities and towns in fourteen states. The stop here was the twenty-first in the present series. Under the direction of Captain N. Clark Smith, formerly bandmaster of the Eighth regimental Illinois state militia, the student band plays largely melodies and folk songs of the colored people interpreted and arranged for band music. In handling this music Captain Smith has something more in view than the mere applause of the populace. He wishes rather in the main to teach the beauty and dignity of Negro music. Lest through the symphonies and variations of the band the audience should miss the real interpretation of the melodies Captain Smith has thrown on the canvas the story of "Steal Away," that the audience may glance up at the picture or series of pictures and read there the story of the struggles of the old folks of fifty years ago seeking to steal away to the valley to pray. Thus glancing at the picture the audience can then interpret the band music. But this is for the older people. Captain Smith has still another story he wishes to tell. It is for the modern Negro to measure up to this present day civilization. Here are a farmer and his wife, dull, slow, quiet, labor- [Name] CAPTAIN N. CLARK SMITH. ing side by side in the fields. They toll on there, make money, build a decent cottage and rear a family. The children finish in the graded school. The mother urges the "old man" to send them away to the north. In the north the dazzle and dash of the life at its height are too much for them. They are delighted, yea, intoxicated. They never return to the quiet little cottage on the farm; hence the story of three generations is woven into this music and interpreted to the audience by a band, an orchestra and a glee club. Not altogether unfit is the student band for the mission which the former Illinois bandmaster sets for himself. Many of these students are raw recruits fresh from the farms, villages and homes where life is daily enacted as Captain Smith seeks to stage it. Though the task of drilling them into musicians is a hard one they nevertheless bring to their instruments an understanding of and sympathy with the life of their music. They are not musicians by trade and never will be; they are fifty of the 1,500 students who come yearly to the school for trades of one kind or another and who pick up music incidentally. The present tour is the third one of the kind the band has taken and by far the most ambitious. Those previous were satisfied with twenty, thirty or forty stops. In each case the manager, J. D. Stevenson, has had repeated demands to extend his time and journey. On this trip he is endeavoring to meet all the demands of cities along the route. Mosaic Templars to Hold Convention. The state convention of the Mosaic Templars, with headquarters in Little Rock, Ark., will be held in Pine Bluff, Ark., for four days beginning on Tues- day morning, Aug. 26. The order was founded not many years ago by the Hon. John E. Bush until recently receiver of public money for the gover- ment in Little Rock. The organization has had a mervious growth in membership and is rated as well to do financially. The Mosaic guards, the musical club of the organization, will be on hand at the convention to welcome the delegates and visitors and furnish special music for the occasion. STUDENTS LEARN BY DOING. Each Must Show Fitness Before Deciding Upon Profession. Hampton institute is founded on the knowledge that the common task and daily round are a means of grace and a source of culture and intellectual development. Is a building needed? Masons and bricklayers must mix sand and cement; carpenters must make doors and window frames; painters, tinsmiths, plumbers, steamfitters, all must take their turns before the building is completed. The lessons of the students stand in cement, brick and plaster, in woodwork, tin and iron. Theories learned in classroom these trademen apply at the building, and the facts gained at the building they carry to the classroom. The facts are considered as valuable as theories. Things are ranked with books. Each student has his work in the life of this great family, and every student must carry a vocation away with him. This is the system of Hampton. The boy or young man who comes to the school with scanty knowledge of the three E's and geography, with scantier funds, if possessed of credentials and character, is given a chance. He must win his spurs before he can choose his life's work or begin training as farmer, teacher or tradesman. Few boys enter with sufficient knowledge or funds to begin their work for a life vocation. Yet no boy is turned away from Hampton because of his poverty. A year on the large farm, a year in the office or on the grounds of Hampton for the boys or a year in laundry and kitchens for the girls, with careful coaching at night in reading, composition, arithmetic and geography, gains the funds and academic standards necessary to begin their special training as tradesmen, teachers or farmers. The bugles blow at 5:30 in the morning. In the day that follows eleven hours of work and study are crowded into the lives of blacksmiths and carpenters, five days of the week. The day which is hailed as holiday or half holiday in other schools, at Hampton is called "workday." Upon this day all boys and girls are given work outside their shops or fixed positions in kitchen or laundry to help them further in earning their way through the school. At Hampton it is a punishment to deprive one of work, for there all useful work is a means of support and advance. WOMEN'S FEDERATION OF CLUBS TO MEET IN BUFFALO Annual Convention of Empire State Body to Be Held July 4. Buffalo.—Throughout the state of New York in cities or towns where there is a woman's club the members are on the alert daily with preparations for the forthcoming annual meeting of the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs. The meeting will last two days and will be preceded by a meeting of the executive committee on Friday, July 4. Mrs. C. A. Bell, chairman of the committee, is urging every member to be present. The departments of the federation's work are social settlement, art and embroidery, arts and craft, mothers' meetings, literary, department for the suppression of lynching, juvenile and community uplift work. Large delegations are expected from New York city, Brooklyn, Binghamton, Albany, Rochester and Syracuse. The federation is a member of the Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs and will send representatives to the annual convention of the latter, which meets in Cambridge, Mass., in August. The Empire State federation has had a wonderful growth since its organization about five years ago. It has a competent corps of officers and heads of the various departments. The president is Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, a woman of wide experience in educational work and conditions as they exist among our people. Mrs. Talbert was born in Oberlin, O., of North Carolina parents. She is a descendant on her maternal side of Richard Nichols, who compelled Peter Stuyvesant to surrender New Amsterdam and who was for a time governor of New York state. Mrs. Talbert graduated at the age of sixteen from the Oberlin high school and with the assistance of former President James H. Falchild was able to enter Oberlin college. While a student at Oberlin she was treasurer of Aeolian, one of the two college societies. In 1886 she became a teacher in Bethel university, Little Rock, Ark., and in 1887 she was elected assistant principal of the high school in Little Rock. Mrs. Talbert is the only colored woman who has ever held the position of assistant principal in this school. Since her marriage to William H. Talbert she has resided in this city. Verdict For Widow of Waverly Carter The action brought by Mrs. Mary B. Carter, widow of the late Waverly Carter, against one Charles B. Blitt. Jr. charged with being responsible for her husband's death, was decided by a jury in part 5 of the supreme court in New York city by awarding Mrs. Carter a verdict for $5,000 on Tuesday, June 17. Blitt was charged first with the murder of Waverly Carter, but was acquitted. Mrs. Carter afterward entered a civil action against Blitt, with the result as above stated. Mrs. Carter was represented at the latter trial by Attorney Wilford H. Smith. Charles B. Blitt Jr. is said to have been press agent for former Police Lieutenant Becker, who is now under death sentence in the prison at Sing Sint. N. V. for the murder of Herman Rosenthal in the fall of 1912. BUSINESS WOMAN OF RARE TALENT Inspiring Career of the Executive Secretary of Howe Institute, Who Has Achieved Success by Persistence and Self Reliance-Labore In Many Fields For Race Advancement. Memphis, Tenn. — There are many strong and silent forces at work in all parts of the country helping the race in its upward tread. Men and women who are well trained are filling important positions of trust. Miss Lula O. Hobson of Howe Institute, in this city, is counted in the number among the most progressive. She is a native of Nashville, Tenn., where she received her early training, commencing with the primary school and graduating from the Pearl High school in 1901 and the fall of the same year entered the commercial department of Walden university, where she graduated in May, 1902, with honors. During her entire school life Miss Hobson was not absent from school one day and was only late one time. It was in the fall of 1902 that she accepted a position with Professor T. O. Fuller, president of Howe institute. A. E. MISS LULA O. HOBSON. as private secretary and stenographer, having charge of the commercial department of the school. Realizing this was her opportunity to "make good, she went into it with determination. Success has crowned her labors. In her position Miss Hobson looks after the large correspondence of President Fuller, has charge of the mail coming into the institution, distributing the mail for the boys and girls and teachers; looks after the teaching forces, making assignments of substitutes in the absence of a teacher, and is generally useful around the school. Being a member of the First Baptist church, she feels that she is indebted to her church and race; hence it is not surprising to note that she is organist for the Sunday school, a member of the choir of the church and is editor of the Record, which is the weekly church bulletin. She is also teacher of a Bible class in the Sunday school and is a worker in any department of the church or Sunday school where work is needed. Having obtained a business knowledge and being both willing and ready to work, she is kept constantly at it. Her business knowledge gives her the important place of purchasing all the supplies for the boarding department of the school, and then she is assistant editor of the Signal, a weekly paper published in Memphis. Miss Hobson is in charge of the mailing of the paper and also acts as editor. It would seem almost impossible for one to keep so busy and fill so many places, but this is what Miss Hobson is doing and does it with a smile. She is president of the Industrial club and has been for five years past. It is made up of the young people of the church, who declare that they are so well pleased with their president that they want to elect her for life. Miss Hobson is also secretary of the State B. Y. P. U. convention. Each year at the close of the convention her minutes are ready for the press. Her life and talents are dedicated to God and the race. Miss Hobson is trained in music and ranks with the best soloists and is often called on to sing on important occasions in the city and state. She is serving as secretary to the Howe choral class. Such a life shows the possibilities of the girls of the race who will prepare and who are willing to work. Since graduating she has purchased some real estate from which she receives rent monthly. Dr. Brown Twenty-two Years a Pastor The Berean Baptist church in Brooklyn held a largely attended celebration in honor of the twenty-second anniversary of the pastorate of the Rev. L. Joseph Brown, D. D., on Thursday evening, June 19. During his administration of the affairs of the church Dr. Brown has erected a new church edifice and made many improvements in the work. The program included representation from several churches and organizations in the city. New Versions. corn, Tater- Only three little and I will show you the way to fill And I want to show you what the new Soll theory will do. Give me three grains of corn, father, And you can have the rest. I only want enough to give The theory a test. If I don't make you whistle If Give me three grains of corn, father, And just a bit of ground And I will show you the newest thing In all the world around. The miracles of science Are rising in the west. Give me three to eat, corn, father, And I will do the rest. -St. Louis Post-Dispatch Took No Chances A certain man is no beauty. He is not only long and angular, but has a face and complexion that neither pale blue, sky yellow nor any other color in dress effect will attune to. One day the aforesaid party called to see an acquaintance, and while waiting for him to appear in the parlor was entertained by the little eight-year-old son. "Well, what do think of me?" asked the caller, after conversing several minutes. Instead of replying the boy turned aside and thoughtfully hung his head. "You haven't answered me." smilingly persisted the caller. "Aren't you going to tell me what you think of me?" "No, sr." returned the youngster. "Do you suppose that I want to get a kicking?"—Philadelphia Telegraph. A Charmer. Of all attractive girls there's one I often see and many know. She lures in earnest mood or fun, In silk or lawn or calloo. Her spell to some unique may seem. Of lovers she has had a score. And on each fond one she would beam As though but him she could adore. Her life stern moralists might ban If idle runner had its way. But her admirers never can Quite free themselves from her odd sway. I've seen her with a sailor "spoon" And to a soldier's love respond. In daylight or beneath the moon She's ever of some fellow fond. She has been married many times To king and pessant, prince and churl, And still may long for wedding chimes— This charm will not end until J. A. Waldron in Judra. A Critical Cow. The city girl boarding in the country spoke to the farmer about the savage way in which the cow regarded her. "Well," said the farmer, "it must be on account of that red waist you are wearing." "Dear me," said the girl; "of course I know it's awfully out of fashion, but I had no idea a country cow would notice it"—Ladies' Home Journal. The Jester's Dream And through the day and through the night Across the miles we took our flight Until at last, my wing steed Plunged downward, and we stood upon The earth-beside the fount, Indeed, Of Hellcon' And I was happy, not because I knew that by the poets' laws I too, belonged to that bright band And with the earth-beside might stand, Nay, I was glad because I'd be Prepared to answer by and by That chestnut, "Did you ever see A horse fly?" —Cleveland Plain Dealer. Cause For Sorrow "What's the matter, Freddie? You appear cast down." "Annette's father refused to accept me for a son-in-law." "Well, cheer up; there are other girls." "It isn't that. I'm thinking what a chump I was. I let her father's bull-dog bite me eleven times."—Exchange. Song For a Suffragette. When Phyllis pours the kerosene along the castle's stairs How soft and dainty is her mien, how rapt the look she wears! I will send her sting to spread abroad her praise If near they might be lingering when Phyllis sets the blaze! But I don't merry moods the one that I love best -New York Times. Very Likely. Yeast—At Swedish weddings among the middle and tower classes the bridegroom carries a whip. This is an emblem of his authority in the domestic circle. Crimsonbeak — And when he says "with all my goods I thee endow" I suppose the wife takes the whip, of course. Yonkers Statesman. Eugenic Love Lyrics Eugenevieve, Eugenevieve, The days may come, the days may go, But each to other we shall cleave As long as science tells us so. Apple's doctor and HINT a suggestion. And count: take a husband unless he's a saint. Whose mark in the Health league's one hundred per cent. "Now, children," said the Sunday school teacher to the juvenile class, "can any of you tell me what an epistle is?" "I can," answered a little fellow at the foot of the clap. "An epistle is the wife of an apostle."-Judge. SIRES AND SONS. Professor Taft has transferred his voting residence from Cincinnati to New Haven. It is said that Lasker is the best paid chess master in the world and that his income averages less than $5,000 a year. Count Szechenyi is reported to have lost over $4,000,000 of the fortune he secured when he married Gladys Vanderbilt. Disastrous speculation in Hungary. Theodore Ruff, a teamster, has been in the employ of the Cudahy Bros. company in Milwaukee for the last twenty-five years. He has missed only three days in that time. Dr. Edwin F. Smith, plant pathologist in the department of agriculture at Washington, recently declined a $10,000 position with the Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research to retain one at $4,000 with the government. He attracted attention by his investigations in the comparative study of plant diseases in their relation to man and beast. John Purroy Mitchel, succeeding William Loeb, Jr., as collector of the port at New York, was acting mayor of the city following the shooting of Mayor Gaynor until the wounded official was able to resume office. He is a graduate of Columbia, where he won the philolexia oratorical contest in his senior year. From Columbia he went to the New York Law school, where he received his diploma. Town Topics. Every now and then Cincinnati becomes conscience stricken and reforms, but it doesn't last long.—Kansas City Star. A near riot was caused in Atlanta the other day by the exhibition of "September Morn." This ought to help greatly to substantiate Atlanta's claim to be regarded as the Chicago of the south.—New York Tribune. One of the inmates of a New York insane asylum escaped and went to the city. He surrendered to the police and asked to be taken back, saying, "I believe New York is a dangerous place to live in." That man isn't crazy.—Houston Post. Cost of Living. Look out for another boost in the price of kerosene. It has been found that this useful fluid is highly efficacious in exterminating grasshoppers.—Chicago Tribune. The New York Press discovers that wedding presents are not on the free list. Why doesn't somebody start a crusade about the high cost of invitations?—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Wives of New York men who are trying to cut the cost of living by doing their own shopping in a public market will probably hire a taxi to take them downtown and a few servants to carry their bundles.—Milwaukee Sentnel. Curious Cullings. James Bogus of Los Angeles the other day played "Suwanee River" on a piano while standing upon his head. An orchestra of twenty-five blind musicians led by a one armed woman conductor, recently played the whole of the music of "Rigoloetto" at a performance of that opera in the theater at Oviedo, Spain. A man in custody in an English jail the other day was found to have "one arm tattooed with the story of his courtships and the names of his loves, while the other arm contained a record of his family bereavements." Flippant Flings. The people of New York are to have twenty-five cent opera. They get it from an unexpected quarter.—Philadelphia Public Ledger. In the name of the ocean giant Impay-rah-tor the accent is placed very appropriately on the "rahl" though the "pay" is not forgotten.—New York World. Experts have succeeded in extracting a superior quality of paint from the common or garden variety of prune. But don't gather from this that your boarding house will be painted this year.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Current Comment. Prohibition prohibits in China. Sixty-seven men have been burned alive there for producing opium.-Cleveland Leader. An eastern paper says that tombstones of granite are now classed as luxuries. Oh. well. give us the necessities and keep your luxuries.-Cleveland Plain Dealer. With this country importing $50,000,000 worth of art treasures yearly; it must keep the factories of Europe working overtime to maintain the supply of old masters.-Duluth News-Tribune. Automobile Runs. Suggestion to "chauffeurs: Why not treat the pedestrian as mere trespasser when he attempts to use the street?" —Chicago Record-Herald. The driver of an automobile is called a chauffeur by those who ride with him, but what pedestrians call him is a lot easier to spell—Chicago News. The statement that there are 100 automobile bandits in New York is surprising only in that the number is placed at only 100—Washington Herald. NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST MEET Thirty-ninth Annual Session Held In Washington. GOVERS LARGE TERRITORY. Reports From Many States Show Wisdom of President W. Bishop Johnson's Plan of Enlargement—Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia Become Membars By N. BARNETT DODSON. Washington. - With an address by former United States Senator Henry W. Blair, a visit to President Wilson at the White House and a reception to the delegates by the Cosmopolitan Baptist church, the New England Baptist missionary convention closed its thirty-ninth annual meeting here on Monday evening, June 16. The convention was in session for five days at the Cosmopolitan Baptist church, pastored by the Rev. Dr. Simon P. W. Drew. Addresses of welcome following the formal opening of the convention were delivered by the Rev. Dr. L. N. Ross, representing the Evangelical Ministers' alliance; Rev. Dr. Alexander Wilbanks, for the Mount Bethel Baptist association; Miss Nannie Helen Burroughs, president of the National Training School For Women and Girls, and a speech by United States Senator Moses E. Clapp of Minnesota. The response was made by Rev. Dr. John C. Love of Montclair, N. J. At the session of the convention held in Orange, N. J., in June, 1912, the convention adopted the plans for enlarging its territory, which were presented by Dr. W. Bishop Johnson. The reports from the various churches and the new organizations which united with the convention at this session showed the wisdom of such a movement. Under the new plans the work for education, home and foreign missions takes on new life. Among the larger organizations cooperating with the New England convention on the enlargement plan are P. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, L. L. D. The Mount Bethel Baptist association, which is composed of churches and their auxiliaryaries in the District of Columbia and Maryland, extending into Virginia; the Virginia Baptist state convention and the woman's convention of Maryland, co-operating through the woman's convention of the New England Baptist convention. The new movement recently started for the purpose of establishing a denominational college in the north to meet the growing demands of the convention and its auxiliaries for better and more convenient educational facilities for higher learning within the bounds of the convention was indorsed. Methods for raising funds for the erection of buildings and for the general support of such a school have been devised, and the convention has pledged the sum of $10,000 toward the movement. Notable among the features of the program were the special sermons and address. The annual sermon by the Rev. Dr. W. P. Hayes, pastor of the Mount Olivet Baptist church, New York; the educational sermon by Dr. T. J. Henderson of New Jersey; the doctrinal sermon by the Rev. E. W. Johnson, D. D., of Philadelphia; the missionary sermon by the Rev. D. J. Deskins; educational greetings by President R. C. Woods of the Virginia seminary and college, Lynchburg, Va.; Dr. W. A. Credit, president of the Downingtown (Pa.) Industrial school; President Page Beverly of the Alpha Industrial institute at Cranford, N. J., and the convention's editorial address to the country by the Rev. W. B. Reed and committee reflected high intellectual ability and scholarship. The newly elected officers are: President, Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, LL. D., Washington; vice president, Rev. W. P. Lawrence, D. D.' New Jersey; recording secretary, Rev. T. J. King, D. D. New York; corresponding secretary, Dr. William A. Harrod, Connecticut; treasurer, Dr. R. D. Wynn, New Jersey; field agent, Dr. Granville Hunt, Mount Version, N. Y. The next annual meeting will be held in Bridgeport Conn. THE BROAD AX CAN BE FOUND ON SALE AT THE FOLLOWING NEWS STANDS: From on and after this date The Broad Ax, can be found on sale at the following news stands: A. F. Tervalon, cigar store and news stand, 5004 State street. George I. Martin, maker of fine cig- ars and news stand, 18 W. 31st St, near State. B. M. Harvey's barber shop and news stand, 3924 State street. Mrs. Nellie Phelps, cigars, notions and news stand, 15 W. 51st St., near Dearborn. W. S. Cole, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 34 W. 31st St., near Dearborn. B. Davis, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 3532 State St. W. M. Maxwell, notions, cigars, tobacco, confections and news stand, 5244 State St. Edward Felix, notions, cigars and news stand, 52 W. 30th St. F. Bishop, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 8 W. 27th St., near State. Sylvester McGloffin, news stand and laundry office, 4122 State 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 S. State St. J. H. Roberts, barber shop and news stand, 3308½ S. State St. T. B. Hall, Laundry office, cigars, tobacco and news stand. 3618 South State street. Bell and Alford, cigars, tobacco and news stand. 3128½ South State street. T. S. Harris, cigars, tobacco and news stand. 2845 South State street. Fred M. Waterfield, cigars, tobacco and news stand. 1543 W. 61st street, near Ada. THE AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS. Old Line Legal Reserve Co. Under State Government Supervision. $100,000 deposited with the State. Policies of all kinds, ranging from five cents to twelve cents. Our industrial 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 at your age will be furnished free, upon giving your age, name and address to TELFHONES Oakland 1609 Res. Oakland 1760) Auto. 79156 FINE FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVERS, PACKERS AND SHIPPERS OFFICE HOURS Phone Oakland 4662 From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Automatic 73-058 From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday by Appointment 4709 S. State St CHICAGO Notary Public Office Phone Automatic 44-185 Res. Phone Automatic 78-137 W. G. ANDERSON ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Suite 5, Methodist Church Block S. E. Cor. Clark & Washington St., CHICAGO Residence: 3642 Prairie Ave. "No, Bobby," said the mature but well preserved widow; "I think a great deal of you, but I can't marry you. I'm old enough to be your mother." "Then, Mrs. Kernaggy," pleaded the heart broken youth. "can't you take me into the family as an adopted son?"—Chicago Tribune. Why Be Poor? Why clerk around for other men When there's a fortune in the hen? Why be a prey to debt and cares? There's wealth untold in Belgian hares. Why let great riches pass you by? And echo only answers—why? —Washington Herald. Division. "The Joneses go in for a lot of fuss and feathers." "Yes. Jones gets the fuss and his wife the feathers."—Town Topics. Wouldn't wear petticoats—oh, dear, neaux! She'd go out in the sun, And she'd say, "This is fun, But I hope that my ankles don't abuse." —Cinchnatl Enquirer. Swift Advance in Culture. Stella—Her parents ate with their knives. Belle—And she cuts through her nose. —New York Sun. Southeast, 6000 Monument Place Tulsa, Oklahoma, 3714 Miles J. Devine Attorney at Law Suite 310-320 Banner Blvd Glendale and Washington Streeve CHICAGO Florida, Central 130th Ave. 45-013 Phones Office, Main 4153 Ren. Drumel, 7930 Auto. 33-736 WALTER M. FARMER ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 708, 186 Washington St. Metary Public CHICAGO, ILL. Phone Franklin Res. 508 E. 36th St. 2727 Tel. Douglas 4397 J. GRAY LUCAS Attorney-at-Law 118 N. La Salle Street Oxford Building Suite 403 CHICAGO Franklin A. Denison 36 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO Suite 708 Delaware Bldg. Tel. Central 3142 A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 118 North La Salle St. Chicago Suite 615 to 616 Telephene Main 3077 A Quaint Old Church. St. Leonard's, Titlington, near Minehead, in Devonshire, is one of the smallest and quietest churches in England. It has no steeple, but it has two chimneys, and it is thatched with straw. The date of its construction is lost in the mists of antiquity. Nelson's Flagship. The oldest warship in the world is probably the Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship at Trafalgar, which is still afloat at Portsmouth, England. She was launched in 1767. Each boy scout now is hunting. With love for the game immense. That good old fashioned knothole That grows in the baseball fence. —Judge. First Lieutenant—As we were going over the river on the plank bridge it gave way, and the men fell in. Second Lieutenant—What did you do? First Lieutenant—I ordered them to fall out, of course.—St. Paul Pioneer Press. He roamed half round the world of woe. Where toll and labor never cease. Then dropped one little span below In search of peace. And now to him mild beams and show ers. "I had a tough time delivering the mail yesterday," declared the postman. "How was that?" "Had a bulldog and a chunk of liver in the same delivery."—Louisville Courier-Journal. But the fellow worth while Is the one who can smile When some idiot steps on his shine. -Washington Star. An Invocation. O fading day! O sunset skies! O silver crescent moon! O stars that open tender eyes! O scented dusk of June! O rosy dawn wreaths drifting by! O brook that singing eyes! O birds that chant in azure sky! O crimson petaled rose! Phoebe's flow'r's that, faithful, frees The burning sun—and say O anything you like, but don't O more than you can pay! —Libnoutt's Magazine Needed a Witness. The lovely but wealthy girl was so surprised at the declaration of love and offer of marriage from the impecuous but nervy young man that she could think of no more sulphitic reply than the recently shelf worn: "I—I'll be a sister to you!" "Thank you," answered the sutor promptly. "Will you repeat that before witnesses?" "Why?" "Never mind why. You say you will be a sister to me. If there is no other witness in the house summon your father. I demand it." In fact, I should prefer to have him hear it." Papa was summoned, and the young man continued: "I proposed for your daughter's hand. She refused me. But she promised to be a sister to me. I am now a member of the family. Leave me out of your will at your peril. Good night!" Later he became a member of the firm—Cleveland Plain Dealer. --- THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS GENERAL BANKING 3 per cent allow Safety Deposit REAL As agent buy and sell Real Estate, including payment of tax on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites The- Cran- Building The finest building e Steam heat, electric light Recent allowed on Savings Acct. by Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estat- payment of taxes and looking after assessment Estate. Specially Invites the patronage of Chicago business Cranford Apartment Building. 3600 Wabash A It building ever opened to Colored tenant electric light, tile baths, marble entrance 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year 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 NEW YORK MUSEUM The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago Steam heat, electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. Casey, Agent, Phone Randolph 803 74 W. WASHINGTON STREET. Vegetables Are Best Co With Moderate Heat every strong juiced vegetables should all the sweet juiced sorts, such as ans, should "simmer" over a slow Vegetable With M Only very strong rapidly—all the sw young beans, shoul Vegetables Are Best Cooked With Moderate Heat Only very strong juiced vegetables should be cooked rapidly—all the sweet juiced sorts, such as peas and young beans, should "simmer" over a slow fire. 'Componite' Range, made with barrer in bottom of oven for cooking, vegetables. Branch The Peoples Pe Thos. McCain Joe Shoe Branch Stores in Every District Peoples Gas Light & Co Peoples Gas Building Joe Shoecraft, Mgr. Chicago The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. Peoples Gas Building The Pompei 20-22 East 31st Street :: CHICAGO 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- tues and looking after assessments. Money to loan the patronage of Chicago business men. Anford Apartment 3600 Wabash Ave. over opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. Casey, Agent, 74 W. WASHINGTON STREET. Is Are Best Cooked Moderate Heat juiced vegetables should be cooked seet juiced sorts, such as peas and "simmer" over a slow fire. The modern way is to cook your vegetables in the oven—this scheme preserves the flavor and sends the odor up the flue pipe. Some of our new types of "Composite" Gas Ranges have burners in the bottom of the lower oven—especially for cooking vegetables. Every "Composite" is of course equipped with a "simmering" burner on top. You will find a "Composite" Range much more economical than a hot plate or single oven stove. "Composite" Ranges are built for us in fifty shapes. They are sold on monthly payment plans—delivered and connected free. We are selling over 150 "Composites" every day. Telephone Randolph 4567 and ask for handsome illustrated catalog. Stores in Every District Gas Light & Coke Co. Apples Gas Building "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. Las 4482 73-974 74-478 HARRY LA VERDO BUFFET AND DOMESTIC CIGARS AND CIGARS street LA VERDO BUFFET IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS AND CIGARETTES 3100 State Street CHICAGO. Hotel Brunswick Geo. W. Holt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS Street ite Buffet and Car Hotel Brunswick Geo. W. Holt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS. LEWIS, Prop. HENRY C. SNEE GENERAL SPRING CITY FET AND CAL 3517 S. State Street, CHICAGO CLASS INTERTAINERS EVERY EVEN HIGH CLASS INTERTAINERS EVERY EVENING JOHN J. DUNN WHOLESALE COAL RETAIL FIFTY-FIRST STREET and ARMOUR AVENUE RAILYARDS 51st St. and L. S. & M. S. 51st St. and ARMOUR AVE. NNN C.E. Kreyssler, Druggist 5057 S. STATE STREET NOT ON THE CORNER For high grade Drugs, Chemicals, and Medicinal Preparations All Prescriptions Carefully Compounded ALSO CARRY A FULL LINE OF Blocki's Ideal & Blocki's Flower In Bottle Perfumes Phones { Douglas 4482 Auto 73-974 Auto 74-478 LA IMPORTED AND 3100 State Street Hotel BUFFET 3004 State Street A. F. Codence Elite Phoenix Douglas 510 WILLIAM LEWIS [Phone MINERA B U F F 3517 HIGH CLASS FRANK DUNN J. B. MoCAHEY TRUSTEES WHOLE FIFTY-FI RAI FRANK DUNN 4709 S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO BUFFET NIGARS AND CIGARS Phone Aldine 3653 unsw t, Prop. ND BILLIARD and Ca 8030 State Street Prop. HENRY C. SNE Duglas 3309 Automatic 75-173 BIRING C IND C et, CHICAGO ERS EVERY D CHEED T AL RETAIL and ARMOUR AVENUE. and L. S. & M. S. ARMOUR AVE. HARRY J. KELLY Prop. FET AND CIGARETTES CHICAGO. wick LIARDS. Chicago Cafe Ass., Knecht, Manager L. SNEED, M'g'r CLUB CAFE AGO RY EVENING DETAIL AVENUE M. S. E. CHICAGO Mary Jones TEL. 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