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THE BROAD AX Aida Overton Walker and Strong Supporting Company Meet With Overwhelming Success in Chicago, Crowd the Pekin Theatre at Every Performance SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE WORLD-FAMED SCUBRETTE PROVES TO BE THE BEST THEATRICAL DRAWING CARD IN MANY YEARS. THE "400" TURNS OUT IN ALL THEIR GLORY. THE CREAM OF SOCIETY FILL THE BOXES. HER FIRST APPEARANCE ON STATE STREET. MANY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE SEEING THE "PEERLESS AIDA" FOR THE FIRST TIME. "FIRST NIGHTERS" OR THEATRICAL CRITICS ARE PLEASED AND STAR AND MANAGERS ARE HAPPY. AIDA OVERTON WALKER STILL THE PEOPLE'S IDOL. WEARS HAND-SOME COSTUMES. MAKES USUAL HIT IN MALE ATTIRE. SHE SINGS PLEASINGLY. HER FEET ARE NIMBLE AND SHE WAS GIVEN VOLUMINOUS APPLAUSE. SUPPORTED BY A STRONG COMPANY. MISS HAZEL THOMPSON, ONLY CHICAGO GIRL, HAS SPECIAL DANCING ACT. MISS SALLIE GREEN BYRD, SOLOIST, AN ARTIST OF ABILITY. MR. LOUIS SAULSBURY, REED AND MARSHALL, "BLACK CARL," THE MAGICIAN, BAILEY AND TEARE, THE DANCING GIRLS AND OTHERS THAT MADE UP THE NOVEL AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAM. MR. HENRY JONES ONE OF THE PROMOTERS. Vol. XIX. Aida Overton and Strong Company Overwhelm in Chicago Pekin Theatre Perform SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE WEEK TO BE THE BEST THEATRICAL THE "400" TURNS OUT IN A SOCIETY FILL THE BOXES. HER FIRST APPEARANCE ON STAGE PEOPLE SEEING THE "PEERI 'FIRST NIGHTERS' OR THE AND STAR AND MANAGERS A AIDA OVERTON WALKER STILL THE SOME COSTUMES. MAKES UP SINGS PLEASINGLY. HER FIX GIVEN VOLUMINOUS APPLAU SUPPORTED BY A STRONG COMMONLY CHICAGO GIRL, HAS SPIR GREEN BYRD, SOLOIST, AN A MR. LOUIS SAULSBURY, REED A THE MAGICIAN, BAILEY AND OTHERS THAT MADE UP THE GRAM. MR. HENRY JONES ON By J. Hockley Smiley Aida Overton Walker, world-famed soubrette and a supporting company that included comedians, novelty musicians, a talented soloist, a bevy of fancy dancers and other clever entertainers is filling a weeks engagement at The Pekin Theatre, 27th and State streets. This special engagement, which began Monday night, has been the talk of the town for weeks and was proclaimed as the most novel theatrical event in years, consequently the advance sale of seats was large and before the curtain went up Monday night the house was sold out. The prices ranged from 25 cents to $1.00. At 8:15 P. M. the only seats obtainable were the 75 cent ones which were soon disposed of, while hundreds were either turned away or bought tickets for future performances, hence it was an ideal "first night" from the box office standpoint. Society Folks Greet Mrs. Walker. Inside conditions were just as pleasing, every seat in the house was filled with fashionably dressed men and women. Social Chicago was out in force, the elite were scattered throughout the entire house. The boxes were filled with leading society people, prominent men of affairs and quite a few visitors. It was what some term a gathering of wealth and beauty with the select of the "400" in the foreground. It was a cosmopolitan crowd however, for few gatherings in Chicago are otherwise. Many awaited the appearance of Mrs. Walker for the first time, having never ventured downtown when she was on the boards there, but supremely content to have their first view on home ground, so to speak. Enters Mr. Will H. Vodery musical director and his orchestra and the show is on. A Novel and Enjoyable Program. From overture to the grand finale the managers made good in the announced novelty of the program. First it was Mr. Louis Saulsbury and Miss Maggie Davis in the sole parts with the famous Porto Rico Girls as the chorus. "Porto Rico" was one of the opening numbers. Miss Davis danced nicely and joined Mr. Saulsbury in singing "Lovey Dear", a popular song with the Walker flavor. "Mamma's Angel Child" was personified when Ida Day rendered "Campbell Kid." Miss Davis and Mr. Saulsbury each gave an acceptable number, the Flower Girls danced and the entire company brought the echo from the rafters with the HEW TO THE LINE: LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY "Ragtime Cuage." Mr. Bailey and Miss Teare proved to be a high class team with a trio of accomplishments. They sang and danced and played the trombone and cornet respectively. Mr. Bailey's clothes were the real thing, quality being written all over them. Harry Reed Revives Old Memories. Reed and Marshall made a hit. The appearance of Harry Reed, the funny little black faced comedian revived old memories, for he was back home—back to the scene of many of his early successes. His partner gave him splendid support. He assumes the much coveted style of the late Geo. Walker. The Happy Girls assisted in this number, which ran as follows: Opening Chorus—Holiday in Dixieland, Girls, by Reed & Marshall; Mississippi Tango, Miss Kathlyn Jones and Tango Girls; O! You Devil-Dance, Miss Hazel Thompson; Man! I Was Going Some, Mr. Harry Reed; Just Too Sweet To Live, Mr. James Marshall assisted by Miss Jones, Miss Mae Brown and Miss Marion Porter; Smile, Smile, Smile, entire company. Miss Hazel Thompson is a Chicago girl and many of her relatives and friends were out to welcome her. Her individual number was a dance, entitled as above. Her ability was surprising, but the story of a competent instructor and an apt scholar is an old one, Miss Thompson would not respond to an encore. Aida Overton Walker. There is always something fascinating about the work of a magician and Black Carl, who furnished this part of the program was a master hand in many new and difficult tricks. The management modestly advertised Miss Salie Green Byrd as "a delightful singer" and the audience was not prepared to greet the petite and brilliant artist that responded. Miss Byrd's first number endeared her to the audience and they repeatedly recalled her. She possesses a sweet voice, sings with ease and her stage manner is charming. Aida Overton Walker—My what power some names have. This one is certainly magnetic, it drew that crowded house Monday night and that is the power of that name the world over. She was down on the program as numbers 4 and 9. Those numbers were varied enough to display her marvelous talents. There can be no doubt that Aida Overton Walker has been smiled upon by Fortune. Not only has she gained fame and money in the course of her long stage experience CHICAGO. NOVEMBER. 8 1913 19 HON. WILLIAM SULZER. The steadfast and uncompromising, loyal friend of the Afro-American race, who has the scalp of Charles F. Murphy, head chief of Tammany Hall, hanging to his belt; for on Tuesday Murphy and his crowd of high-handed boodlers were put to flight by William Sulzer, who was himself elected to the legislature of New York State from the Sixth Assembly District, which was a complete vindication for him and which proves that the people who know him best still have unbounded faith in his honesty and integrity. but it must now be plain to her that not until that single name shone out alone had she reached the zenith of her career. It was evident Monday night that her claims to a front place in the ranks of the worlds greatest soubrettes are still paramount. A. W. Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Moseley. Box C. (left)—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones, Miss Gonzales Porter, Miss Mary Huggins, Mrs. R. H. Robertson, Mrs. Lena B. Smith, N. G. Jones. Box D. (left)—Mr. and Mrs. H. C. "Dances as Nimby as of Yore." She danced as nimby as of yore and wore many handsome costumes. As usual she won great applause when she appeared in male attire. Her numbers were "La Rumba." In Miss Walker's Dance, she is supported by Mr. Louis Saulsbury; Aida Valse, Aida Overton Walker, Composer of "La Rumba"—Mr. Tim Brymn, Composer of "Aida Valse"—Mr. Will H. Vodery; Singing "Chalky White Eyes", Assisted by Miss Theresa Dixon. This Song was especially written for Miss Walker by Mr. Chris Smith. "Reminisence" Tunes of other Days, Aida Overton Walker and Girls; Wonderful Girl, Miss Walker & Mr. Saulsbury and Company. This is the story of the first night but it is also the story of the entire week. The "stroll" was mystified. The Pekin has of late years oftimes been dark and dreary and the new theatres and moving picture houses that dot the street for many squares have laughed at the struggles of the piñone house for existence. But this week things changed. The old Pekin loomed up again. Under some magic wand it had an effulgence all its own, that may be likened to the glory of the Sun dispensing light and warmth to the lesser lights revolving about it or following in its wake. They, the satellites, shined to be sure, but with a dim, uncertain light. To tell who was present is an impossible task, but all of "first nighters" were there. In the boxes were noted the following: Box A. (right)—Mrs. F. Willis, S. DeForest Overton, C. E. Morris. Box B. (right)—Mrs. Fannie Hunter, Mrs. D. F. Ballard, Col. W. R. Cowan, Geo. W. Holt, proprietor of the Hotel Brunswick, H. F. Daniels, Jewel Fowler, James B. Armstead. Box C. (right)—Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. David McGowan, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. A. Codozoe, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Freeman, Thornton Perkins and Mr. Harris of New York, H. Letcher. Box A. (left)—Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Lovie Spriggs, William Patterson. Box B. (left)—Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, Miss Bertha Moseley, Miss Ethel White of Springfield, Ill, Mrs. In The Boxes. rnal friend of the Afro-American race, Murphy, head chief of Tammany Hall, Murphy and his crowd of high-handed am Sulzer, who was himself elected to from the Sixth Assembly District, which and which proves that the people who faith in his honesty and integrity. A. W. Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Moseley. Box C. (left)—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones, Miss Gonzales Porter, Miss Mary Huggins, Mrs. R. H. Robertson, Mrs. Lena B. Smith, N. G. Jones. Box D. (left)—Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Slaughter, Miss Geraldine Hodges, Booker T. Washington, Jr. Among those in the upper boxes were Misses Mattie Robinson, Beatrice Tyndale, Sidney Cooper, Mary Lowe, Lena White, E. Parker, Arlene Newton, E. Weaver, N. Johnson, S. Steward, Mr. and Mrs. Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre, Mr. and Mrs. M. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. Tyndale, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lacey, Mesdames M. Woods, H. Smith, A. Lowis, A. Taylor, S. Chapman, A. Clark, E. Parker, N. Revell, M. Maxwell, L. Bryant, Messrs Alfred Anderson, Andrew Preer, Wm. Cunningham, A. Stewart, Mr. Garner, G. Wilson, Samuel Henderson, H. B. Johnson, Needham Wright, G. Moseley, J. B. Powell, James L. Johnston, W. M. Farmer, A. White, C. Carter, H. Johnson. Throughout the week the vast crowds that attended were admirably handled by the following ushers: Miss Pinkey Duke, Mesdames Pearl Love, Corolia Hatcher and Helen Walker. Aside from Mrs. Walker, one of the happiest persons connected with this enterprise was Mr. Henry (Teenan) Jones. As one of the main promoters Mr. Jones was in evidence in the box office and in the theatre at every performance. Mr. Jones has often been identified with the management of many large gatherings, especially among fraternal orders and the success of this affair is due in a large measure to him. AIDA OVEERTON WALKER WILL APPEAR AT THE PEKIN THEA- TER FOR ANOTHER WEEK. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13 MAT INEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE OLD FOLKS HOME. Commencing Monday evening November 10, Aida Overton Walker, Will Begin Her Second Weeks Engagement At The Pekin Theatre, And Appear Each Night, Until Sunday November 16. Thursday afternoon November 13, a matinee will be given for the benefit of the Old Folks Home. See announcement in another column of this paper. Mr. Frank Powell, a popular post-office employee, has been confined to his home all the week, a victim of the grip. He hopes to be able to resume his work next week. The National Negro Semi Centennial Exposition Association Will Give a Reception and Grand Ball at the Seventh Regiment Armory. THIRTY-FOURTH STREET AND WENTWORTH AVENUE, THANKSGIVING EVENING, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27. MUSIC BY THE FAMOUS EIGHTH REGIMENT BAND WHICH WAS ENCORED ELEVEN TIMES ON ITS RECENT TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY; CAPTAIN W. E. BERRY MUSICAL DIRECTOR. THE TANGO, THE LAME DUCK AND THE BRAZILIAN, THE THREE GREATEST FASCINATING AND MOST TANTALIZING DANCES OF THE AGE WILL BE STRIKINGLY FEATURED. $25.00 IN GOLD WILL BE DIVIDED UP INTO THREE PRIZES AND AWARDED TO THE BEST DANCERS. DANCING WILL COMMENCE PROMPTLY AT 10 O'CLOCK AND LAST UNTIL 2:00 A. M. MISS JANE ADDAMS, THE WORLD'S GREATEST WOMAN, HON. CHARLES S. DENEEN, FORMER GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS, AND HARRY F. ATWOOD, REPRESENTING THE CHICAGO ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE, WILL, PRIOR TO THE DANCING, DELIVER SHORT ADDRESSES AND BE AMONG THE HONORED GUESTS OF THE EVENING AND FREELY MINGLE WITH THE BEST AFBO-AMERICANS IN CHICAGO. GENERAL ADMISSION, 50 CENTS; RESERVED SEATS, $1.00. MRS. WILLIAM EMANUEL WILL SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE WHICH FOLLOWS. Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, November 27, The National Negro Semi-Centennial Exposition Association will give a grand reception and ball at the 7th Regiment Armory, 34th street and Wentworth avenue; and the affair will eclipse all social functions that will be given on that holiday evening. The famous 8th Regiment Band, under the direction of Captain W. E. Berry, which received eleven encores on its recent trip to New York City, and woke up the eastern people, by its masterful playing, will furnish the music on that evening, for it is the only band in Chicago that can fill the 7th Regiment Armory with dreamy and waltz music from end to end. The Tango, the Lame Duck and the Brazilian, the three greatest fascinating and by far the most tantalizing dances of the present age, will be strikingly featured during the evening. Twenty-five dollars in real yellow gold will be divided up into three prizes and awarded to the best dancers. Dancing will commence promptly at 10 o'clock and last until 2 A. M. Miss Jane Addams, the world's greatest woman, founder of Hull House, Hon. Charles S. Deneen, former Governor of Illinois and Harry F. Atwood, representing the Chicago Association of Commerce, will be present and deliver short addresses prior to the dancing and they and other prominent White citizens, will be the honored guests of the evening and freely mingle with the best Afro-Americans in this city. General admission 50 cents. - Reserved seats $1.00 and the affair will be first class in every respect. Mrs. William Emanuel will serve as chairman of the reception committee. Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Anderson, Mrs. V. N. Anderson, Mrs. Daisy Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Anderson, Mrs. Hattie Arrant, Mr. J. W. Anderson, Mrs. William G. Anderson, MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES. Mr. Opal Cooper and Mr. J. de Koven Thompson went to Evansville, Ind., Tuesday night, where the following day, Mr. Cooper was to be the soloist at the wedding of a prominent couple there, and Mr. Thompson the accompanist. They are also billed for a concert there the last of this month. No. 6 Col. R. S. Abbott, Rev. W. S. Braddan, Dr. M. J. Brown, Mrs. Grace Hart-Brown, Rev. D. D. Buck, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Barnett, Dr. M. R. Bibb, Mrs. S. E. Bolden, Mrs. Sophia Boaz, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Jackson, Mr. Frank L. Hamilton, Mr. George W. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Turner, Mr. C. A Ward, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hardy, Mr. W. E. Thornton, Mr. H. S. Goings, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Leach, Prof. and Mrs. William Emanuel, Hon. F. E. J. Lloyd, Mr. George W. Holt, Rev. G. H. McDaniel, Mr. Robert Millner, Mr. W. L. Wilson, Mr. Chas. B. Travis, Mr. J. H. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. George O. Jones, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Julius N. Avendorph, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Childs, Mr. D. D. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones, Mr. H. M. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Johnson, Miss Bettiola Fortson, Mr. A. P. Gaudet, Mr. James A. Scott, Dr. and Mrs. A. Wilberforce Williams, Mrs. Alberta Moore-Smith, Dr. and Mrs. T. S. Officer, Hon. Walter M. Farmer, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Depriest, Mr. and Mrs. George Maxfield, Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Hunter, Mrs. Ida Lewis, Mrs. Birdie Haines, Miss H. E. Mosely, Mrs. Lenora T. Curtis, Mrs. Fannie Hall-Clint, Mrs. William H. Hayman, Miss Gertrude Hart, Mrs. M. L. Clinkscale, Mrs. M. J. White, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Hawlins, Mrs. Rose Knox, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Davis, Miss Ruby Fulton, Mr. W. H. Blanton, Miss A. Lone Dawson, Mr. Wm. R. Sobers, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Moseley, Miss Bertha Moseley, Mr. Cary B. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eggleston, Mrs. Rosa Morgan, Mrs. Carrie Warner, Mrs. Louise Webb, Mrs. Geneva Smith, Miss Katie Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Dan M. Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Driver, Hon. Edward D. Green, Mrs. Monroe L. Manning, Miss Beatrice Manning, Mrs. Eudora Lockett, Mr. J. N. Blackshear, Dr. Henry R. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cole and Julius F. Taylor. Mrs. Martha Brodus-Anderson directed the audience when she sang "America" at the Pankhurst meeting at the Institutional church Tuesday night. Mrs. Anderson is not only a gifted soloist but she is proficient in every branch of music. No matter whether in the chorus or as director she is always a success. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priests, Inclesiasts, Single Taxes, Republicans, and others alike will long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad AX is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year ..... $3.00 Six Months ..... 1.00 Advertising rates made known on application Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 5037 ARMOUR AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois under Act of March 8, 1879. THE YOUNG WOMEN'S BUILDING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, TO BE DEDICATED. The Young Women's Christian Association at the University of Illinois will dedicate their new $60,000 building with impressive services Sunday afternoon, November 9th, at three o'clock. The principal address will be delivered by Bishop Wm. F. McDowell of Chicago. The program in full is as follows: Program. Dr. David Kinley, Vice-president of the University, presiding. "Pilgrim's Chorus", The University Band; Invocation, Mr. Lloyd C. Douglas, Religious Work Director of the Christian Associations; Response, Choir; Report of the Building Committee and Presentation of Building, Prof. Edward C. Hayes, Chairman of Committee; Acceptance of the building by the Advisory Board and Charge to the Association, Professor Isabel Bevier of the Advisory Board; Acceptance by the Association, Miss Frances Holton; President of the Association; Responsive Reading, Led by Miss Maude Raymond, Student Secretary-Central Field; Solo, "He Shall Feed His Flock"; Miss Mary Moor; Dedicatory Address; Bishop William Fraser McDowell; Processional, "Father of Lights", Choir and Young Women of the Association; Dedicatory Prayer (at the Young Women's Christian Association Building) Bishop William Fraser McDowell; Benediction, "Pace I Leave With You", Choir. The new structure is a dignified and beautiful addition to the group of University buildings. It is not on University land, but is directly across the street from the campus and faces the University Library. The building is constructed of Flemish bond Western red brick, and has outside dimensions of 122 by 40 feet. There are spacious porches at both the front and the rear of the building. The first floor contains an auditorium seating two hundred and fifty persons; class rooms for the use of Bible study, mission study and social service classes; social rooms, and necessary offices. For the use of those rooming in the building there are parlor which are distinct from the general social rooms and are reached by a separate entrance. On the second floor and on the third floor are the rooms of about fifty young women who live in the building. In the basement, boarding accommodations are provided for about one hundred persons. Here there is also a bowling alley, the gift of the Girls' Athletic Association of the University. The new building will therefore not only furnish a general religious and social center for the activities of a large number of women students, but will also help to relieve the pressing need of residence halls at the University. The building including furnishings has cost about $60,000, the greater portion of which was constructed by friends of the Association in Urbana and Champaign. About $10,000 was contributed by the faculty and students of the University. Ex-Congressman Wm. B. McKinley contributed $20,000 of the total sum as a memorial to his mother, and in recognition of this gift the structure will be known as the Hannah McKinley Memorial Building. The Young Women's Christian Association was established at the University in 1883. For the past thirty years it has been an important factor in the life of the University. In addition to conducting Bible and mission study classes, it maintains an efficient employment bureau for self-supporting students; cares for new students on their arrival in the fall and assists them in securing suitable rooming houses; and furnishes to all women students a common meeting place for social intercourse throughout the college year. It has recently done effective extension work also in the cities of Champaign and Urbana, both independently and in cooperation with the Associated Charities. Teachers are furnished for Sunday school classes and story tellers for the story hour at the settlement house. Among the young women in the factory district classes are conducted in cooking, sewing and arithmetic. There are at present nearly four hundred members in the Association. With the new building it is expected that the enrolment will be considerably in excess of five hundred. HEALTH NOTES During the month of September of this year, the Department of Health through its Food Bureau condemned a total of 31,465 pounds of meat, fish and game; of this amount 17,208 pounds were condemned at the Yards and 14,257 at the markets and depots throughout the city. Inspections were made of 1510 milk depots, 1378 of which showed a sanitary score of 70 or better; of the cases heard in court, 26 fines were imposed, totaling $581.75 for violations of the food ordinance. In the work of the Bureau of Medical Inspection, September, the first month of the school year, the following items are of interest: Health officers made 6400 visits to public schools and 2509 to parochial; a total of 8909 for the month, with 259677 pupils examined. Of the total number of pupils examined 7912 were found affected with either some of the minor ailments or with a communicable disease; and of these 817 were excluded from school for proper care and treatment at their homes. In addition and as a part of the school inspection work the Department nurses made 6705 visits and inspected and gave instruction to 107,834 pupils on matters affecting their personal health and comfort. September was also a busy month for the Bureau of Sanitation, as shown by a total of 7316 inspections made, covering all kinds of complaints and including those on new work; reinspections made 9,280, making a total of 16,596 for the month. These inspections covered bakeries, restaurants, workshops, plumbing, old and new work; and house to house investigations. Incidental to this work, 2,221 notices were served and, for the month, 2232 abatements were secured. At the beginning of the month, 338 suits were pending, 192 new suits were filed; 70 cases were tried and disposed of and fines imposed, amounting to $556.75 for violations of the sanitary code. Here are a few facts of interest concerning that much-dreaded disease Bubonic Plague. According to Dr. Osler, Bubonic Plague has been known by its present name since the sixth century. As far back as the fourteenth century, it overran Europe, and destroyed one-fourth of the total population. In 1665 the Plague broke out in London, and killed not less than 70,000 people. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries its ravages gradually lessened. Its revival within the past two decades has aroused universal interest. Since its appearance in Hong Kong in 1894, it has broken out in many parts of the world. In the Punjab, from 1901 to 1903, it is estimated that 1,000,000 people died from it, and for the year ending May, 1904, 93,784 deaths in India were due to this awful scourge to human life. Bubonic Plague, says Dr. Osler, sets all canons of sanitary science at defiance. It will ravage healthy districts and leave notoriously unhealthy tracts alone; it will suddenly die for a year or more and then reappear in more virulent form than before; it will depopulate irrigated lands as well as villages in the midst of sandy wastes. It will spare a city like Delhi and take heavy toll of other towns. It is he most serious sanitary problem in the world today. After an absence of more than 200 years, it obtained a foothold in Great Britain and a few cases have been carried to South American ports. From these few facts as to this disease, it is easy to understand why its appearance in any quarter of the globe is cause for apprehension. As now understood, the Plague is spread mainly through rats, mice, fleas, and squirrels. This is why in all ports of entry where the disease is liable to be imported, a fight of extermination against vermin of this kind is carried on all the time. PETTON DAY AT THE POMPEI GAME AT WINTERDAY PAST Wednesday was Peyton day at the Pompei Cafe, and the beautiful Cabaret room was taxed to capacity. Aida Overton Walker's entire troup were the guests of honor, and the cream of the Colored professional ranks vied with each other in making the musical program an extraordinary one. McCain & Sheechar desire to thank their many friends through the Broadax for the remarkable success of their Afternoon-days, and Manager Joe Sheechar is never happier than when he is greeting their loyal patrons. He always has personal charge of the entertainments. Tony Langston, Chief of Publicity, announces that next Tuesday, November 11th, will be Able day, when William Able and the entire entertaining staff from Lewis's Mineral Springs Club will entertain Will Vodrey, musical director of Aida Overton Walker's Company. Peyton's reenforced orchestra will discourse a program especially arranged for the occasion. A musical treat is in store for all who attend. Madison Davis Carey, Son of Rev. A. J. and Mrs. Carey was United in Marriage to Miss Marguerite C. Polk Without the Consent of his Parents. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE EDMUND R. POLK OF LAGRANGE, ILLINOIS, WHO HAS AN OFFICE IN THE REAPER BLOCK, THIS CITY, PERFORMED THE WEDDING CEREMONY. THE GROOM NOT BEING OF AGE, HE WAS SENT AWAY TO SCHOOL AFTER THEIR MARRIAGE. THE BRIDE WILL FOR A WHILE AT LEAST RESIDE AT THE HOME OF HER MOTHER, MRS. POLK, AND MRS. CAREY HAS PROMISED TO AID HER FINANCIALLY UNTIL HER HUSBAND COMPLETES HIS EDUCATION. So far it is not generally known that Madison Davis Carey, the oldest son of Rev. and Mrs. Archibald J. Carey, 3428 Vernon ave., was on the 16th day of September, this year, united in marriage to Miss Marguerite C. Polk, who before the wedding, and at the present time, resides with her mother, Mrs. Polk, who lives on either Rhodes or Vernon avenues, not so far from the fine home of the Careys, and some contend that the Polks are highly respectable, but notwithstanding this fact, they do not and never have mixed in the same high social circle with the Careys and there is where the shoe pinches the worst or the hardest. In order to secure the marriage license young Carey had to swear that he was 21 years of age and that Miss Polk was 16 years of age, but as a matter of fact, neither one of them were legally old enough to enter into the state of matrimony. Justice of the Peace, Edmund R. Polk, of LaGrange, Ill., who is not a relative of the bride, who has an office in the Reaper Block here, performed the wedding ceremony, as indicated on the marriage license, a true copy of which appears in another column of this paper. Rev. and Mrs. Carey labored under the impression that their Lord had dealt them an awful hard and heavy blow when they learned what had happened, and their son, not being of age; CERTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGE LICENSE I, Robert M. Sweitzer, County Clerk of the County of Cook, in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original Marriage License issued to Mr. Madison D. Carey and Miss Marguerite Polk, together with return of Marriage thereon. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County of Cook, at my office, in the City of Chicago, in said County, this 28th day of October, A. D. 1913. Robert M. Sweitzer, County Clerk. MARRIAGE LICENSE. ss. State of Illinois, County of Cook. The People of the State of Illinois To any Person Legally Authorized to Solemnize Marriage—Greeting: JUDGE KAVANAUCH SPEAKS AT SPEAKS AT THE Judge Marcus Kavanaugh, who made an eloquent plea for "Simple Justice for The Negro" before the Irish Fellowship Club recently, was the guest at The Appomattox Club Sunday. His masterly appeal for fair play for the race is now the talk of the entire world and those for whom he pleaded see in him material for a powerful and conscientious advocate. The Appomattox Club, always first to honor the deserving, never entertained anyone more popular. Their spacious club house was far too small. It was jammed to the doors, the ladies occupied every seat, the men were compelled to stand. Hundreds could not get in. The Judge reiterated in the main his famous speech and declared himself surprised to learn that his plain and honest opinion should have gained world-wide prominence. Lawyer-members of the Club unite in their praise of the distinguished jurist. He has always impressed them as a fair and broad-minded man. Tuesday night a woman speaker at a suffragists meeting at the Institutional church compared Judge Kavanaugh with Abraham Lincoln, saying "that in every crisis the Negro al- --- they sent him away to school shortly after the wedding. That arrangement at first did not suit the newly wedded bride and her mother, for they naturally thought it was a scheme to slyly separate the young couple so that his love would grow cold towards her and at that point Mrs. Carey was forced to step to the front and assure the new or the young Mrs. Carey and her mother, Mrs. Polk, that such was not the case, that she was ready and willing to treat her like unto a true daughter-in-law. Being the good wife of a preacher Mrs. Carey was able to convince them that that was the very best thing to do, and she then and there promised to aid the young Mrs. Carey financially until her husband completes his education, which will enable him to provide for her much better when he becomes of age. It is expected that the stork will soon pay a visit at the home of young Mrs. Carey. For some cause or other Madison Davis Carey utterly failed to adhere to his father's advice, namely "not to fall into temptation, nor to look upon wine when it is red." Of course young Mr. Carey deserves much credit for possessing the manhood to marry Miss Polk, even if she did not belong to his social set, after he had won her undying love and confidence. Marriage may be celebrated between Mr. Madison D. Carey of Chicago, in the County of Cook, and the State of Illinois, of the age of 21 years, and Miss Marguerite C. Polk, of Chicago, in the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, of the age of 19 years. Witness, Robert M. Sweitzer, County Clerk of the County of Cook, and the Seal thereof, at my office in Chicago, this 16th day of September, A. D. 1913. State of Illinois, County of Cook. ss. I, Edmund R. Polk, a Justice of the Peace, hereby certify that Mr. Madison D. Carey and Miss Marguerite Polk were united in Marriage by me at Chicago, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, on the 16th day of September, 1913. ways found a strong defender. Lincoln arose in one and Kavanaugh in another." A NINE YEAR OLD MOTHER. Mildred Meredith, the oldest of a family of three orphans, their mother died when they were six, four and two years. They were taken in by a good woman to keep them from being separated. Today that woman is sick and the chances are they will be separated, and only God knows whether they will be used human or not. Their only chance is to win one of these prizes. They can win if you will help them. They want the coupons out of the Chicago Examiner every morning, clip them out and send them to her each week. You can send your scription to her or she will call and take it. You can subscribe from 30 cents up and the paper will be delivered to you daily. Membership to the Child Mother is 25 cents if you wish to join. This is simply race pride or Christian charity. Send them some coupons today, you don't have to join the club nor subscribe, of course it helps the greater. But any one can send her coupons. Will you kindly help her? Mildred Meredith, 5228 La Salle Street SNOWDEN-PORTER WEDDING SOL- EMIZED AT FAMOUS HUDLUN- RESIDENCE 15 WEST 51ST STREET. HISTORIC CHICAGO LANDMARK OCCUPIED BY BRIDES PARENTS SINCE 1876. Tuesday night at 6:30 o'clock Mrs. Joanna C. Snowden and Mr. James Hale Porter were married at the resi- dence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Joseph H. Hudlin, 15 West 51st street, Rev. Harris, pastor of Herman Baptist church, performing the ceremony. The Hudlin were among the early settlers in Chicago and their home is one of the landmarks of the city. Mrs. Anna Hudlin now past the proverbial three score years and ten witnessed her daughter's marriage. Married in Historic Parlor. Married in Historic Parlor. The bride and groom were unattended but surrounded by about fifty of their intimate friends, they were the principals in as happy a marriage as was ever solemnized in this city. The ceremony took place in the parlor of the Hudlin home, the room that in itself is fraught with the memory of many historic occasions in the forty years that Mrs. Hudlin has lived there. To be exact, it was in 1870 when Mr. Hudlin (now deceased) took his family there to reside. Every piece of furniture in the room has its history and not the least in interests is the unique chandelier, the counterpart of which can not be found in Chicago. Large Reception at Rhodes Avenue House. The wedding was followed by a large reception at the residence of the bride and groom, 3302 Rhodes avenue. Here Mrs. Hudlin, bright and as alert as ever, assisted in receiving the hundreds of friends who called to offer congratulations. The interior of the house is in a pleasing panel effect and the color scheme is white with a touch of green. In its wedding decorations it made a harmony of colors that would please the most discriminating artist. In a room on the upper floor the presents were displayed. Judging from the variety and quality of the display the friends of the bride and groom were many and their finances unlimited. A caterer served refreshments throughout the evening. A huge bridal cake ornamented the center table. The bride's gown was of Harlequin lace over white satin. Around her neck she wore several strings of handsome pearls that had been in the family for many years. A gold hair ornament was also greatly admired. She carried a shower bouquet of bridesmaid roses. Attorneys William G. Anderson and L. A. Newly and Mr. A. N. Fields, the well known politician and journalist were courteously here and there seeing to the comfort of the many guests. Mrs. Porter, it is understood, will continue in her position as an officer of the Juvenile Court. YOUR PORTER'S PAY The way of the average Pullman car porter is hard. He gets less than a dollar a day or about $27 per month salary. He is responsible for every movable article in the car. His shortage bill, towels, combs, brushes and the like carried away by passengers costs him about two dollars a month. He can not live very high on less than seventy-five cents a day and by the time he maintains a room at one end of his run you will see about how much is left for uniforms, clothes and an occasional nickel for incidentals. This all means that the Pullman company is so big, has such a monopoly, that it can snap its fingers in the face of its patrons and tell them they will have to pay for their accommodations on this traveling hotel and pay its help beside. This is not all. It is large enough to defy the state of Montana on taxes, for like the express and some other similar corporations it pays no tax except in the case of the latter upon office furniture, wagons and the like, but not a cent tribute to the many tens of thousands of dollars in profitable earnings shipped down east every year. The public has more or less unwillingly recognized the predicament of the porter and paid his salary almost since the beginning of the sleeping car. The last insult to this underpaid employee is the installation in some Pullmans of a vacuum cleaner that extracts dust from your clothes for a nickel. It is perfectly proper for the company to cheat the employee out of his living, but if he stopped up the nickel in the slot cleaner he might go to jail. True, some porters get rich and some get more than the above, while some get less. The figures given above are the average. Daily Gazette, Billings, Montana, November 1, 1913. 3 BABIES BORN TO MOTHER IN 3 DAYS Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 5.—One of the most remarkable records in the vital statistics of Philadelphia has been made through the birth of triplets to Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes, 2809 Annin street. They are three healthy boys. The births extended over a period of fifty-nine hours, the first baby arriving last Thursday night and the third Sunday morning. Mrs. Holmes is alright when she is a sleep-Editor. MR. AND MRS. N. L. WILSON HAPPILY CELEBRATED THEIR CRYSTAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Recently Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Wilson, 6616 S. Aberdeen street, happily and delightfully celebrated their crystal wedding anniversary at their lovely home. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Well on to 75 of their friends from far and near were present to congratulate them and to wish them many happy returns of the event and that they may continue to enjoy married life to the end of their journey on this earth. Miss Porter and Mr. W. Pollard furnished the vocal and instrumental music, also Mrs. L. M. Maison of St. Paul, Minn., assisted with the singing. An elaborate luncheon and other choice refreshments were tastefully served. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. G. Maxfield, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. W. Plummer, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Keennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Lank Suggs, Mr. and Mrs. A. Merreweather, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Clinkscale, Mr. and Mrs. M. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lyes, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. D. Merriweather, Mr. and Mrs. M. Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Macin, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Maison of St. Paul, Minn, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart, Mrs. J. M. Black and Miss Marguerite Black, Mrs. J. C. Cranshaw, Mrs. and Miss Thomas, Mrs. J. A. Jones, Mrs. A. Smith, Mr. Jes. Merriweather, Mrs. Gertrude Beulah, M. Fowler of Washington, D. C., Mr. Irwin Cordell of Logansport, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. D. Edwards, Mrs. Bittie McQumian, Mr. Fred Byron, Mrs. W. M. Mitchener, Mrs. Titus, Mrs. Minnie Dunaway, Mrs. Minnie Roach and Mrs. Edward Staford. DEATH SHOCKS HIS MANY FRIENDS—PROMINENT IN KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS AND A SUCCESSFUL BARBER FOR SIXTEEN YEARS. Mr. Henry Battise, 5003 Armour Avenue, well-known citizen and prominent in social and fraternal circles, died Monday night after an illness of one week. His death came as a shock to his friends, for many had greeted him apparently hale and hearty a short time before. Mr. Battise was one of the most popular men in Chicago. Being of a happy disposition he was a notable figure in every social affair. He was a member of Hannibal Lodge, Knights of Pythias and did yeoman service for that order for many years. He was a successful business man, having engaged in the barber trade on West 47th street for sixteen years. He was one of the pioneers in that line in that section of the city and was proud of the fact that he had made the business pay. The deceased was 57 years old and was born in Alton, Ill. Rev. Braddon, one of his closest friends, conducted the funeral services at Berean Baptist church, Thursday morning. Sorrowing friends and members of the Pythian order crowded the church at this impressive service. Previous to this service the remains lay in state at Williamson and Jackson's undertaking establishment, 5028 State street. Interment was at Mt. Glenwood Cemetery. One sister, Georgia, and one brother, Alfred, survive him. Walters A. M. E. Zion Church, 38th and Dearborn Streets. Rev. H. J. Callis, pastor. The services at our church on last Sunday were full of life and inspiration. Possibly one of the best celebrations of the Holy Eucharist that we have ever had, was witnessed by the large audience at the morning service. The sermon in the evening was up to the usual standard. The following persons united with the church during the day: Miss Essie Jenkins and Mrs. Isolar Love. Sunday is our Rally Day. Zion expects every member and friend to do his and her duty. The pastor will preach in the morning. Rev. J. W. Robinson of St. Mark's M. E. Church will preach at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. This will be the special rally service. All of the clubs and individual workers are expected to report the results of their efforts at this service. The pastor will preach in the evening and the choir will render special music at all of the services. A special invitation is extended to church members and Christian workers throughout the city to be present at our afternoon service. JACK JOHNSON LOSES TITLE International Boxing Union Declares Championship Vacant at Meeting in Paris—Five Nations Approve. Paris, Nov. 5.—At a meeting of the International Boxing union here tonight the world's heavyweight championship was declared vacant on the grounds of Jack Johnson's conviction in the American courts and his repeated refusal to fight. Delegates from the United States, Belgium, Switzerland, and France were present, and the action taken also had the approval of the English section of the union Tremendous Success Playing to Capacity Houses By Special Request AIDA OVERTON. WALKER AND HER ALL STAR CONCERT CO. OF 30 ===Artists === 30 Will Remain at the PEKIN THEATRE 27th & State Sts. For One Week More Commencing Monday Nov. 10th., 1913. Matinees - - - - Thursday & Sunday Will. H. Vodery Musical Director. Best Ever On The Stroll National Negro Semi-Centennial Exposition Association Will give a reception and grand ball at the 7th Regiment Armory, 34th Street and Wentworth Avenue, Thanksgiving Evening, Thursday, November 27th. Music by the 8th Regiment Band. One hundred selected couples will execute the tango, the lame duck and the Brazilian dances. $25 in gold will be divided up into three prizes and awarded to the best dancers. Admission 50 Cents Reserved Seats $1.00 Julius F. Taylor, director of the Bureau of Publicity and Promotion. Phone Drexel 4590. BEAUREGARD F. MOSELEY President The National Semi-Century Exposition Association Will give a reception and 7th Regiment Armory, 34th worth Avenue, Thanksgiving day, November 27th. M. Regiment Band. One hundred selected couple tango, the lame duck and the $25 in gold will be divided up and awarded to the best day. Admission 50 Cents Julius F. Taylor, director of Publicity and Promotion. The PLEASANT EVENING SPENT THE HARMONY MUSICAL CLUB. The Harmony Musical Club gave an Holloway Musical at the Carter Villa. The program was rendered by some of our best talent. Miss Strahron and Mrs. Weir was heard at their best. Mrs. Sloan sang the favorite song, Swannee River. Miss Morrison's sweet contralto voice was heard. Mrs. Davis sang as she always does sweetly. Lawyer J. Gray Lucas and Wm. Hackney tenor voices were heard in the Jumpup quartet proving not only soloists but could be a credit to any quartett. Mr. Wm. Hann, Baritone; Mr. Wm. Hawkins, Bass. Mr. Hugh Buchanan with his Robust Tenor sang his own composition which was a credit to our race. Swing to Sweet Chariot and Steel Away to Jesus was rendered by the Club. The members of the Club thinks there is no place like the Carter-Villa. Mrs. Carter enjoyed an evening of music. Mrs. S. Ferribee—Secy. Eudora Lockett—Pres. NEW LIGHTS FOR BANK CORNER One of the most notable business corners on the South Side is the southeast corner of State and Thirty-sixth place—Binga's Bank Building. Not satisfied with the attractive appearance of his place, Mr. Binga has put up two additional electric light poles on 36th Place. Each pole contains four are lights. As the city's foremost man of affairs, Mr. Binga is the cynosure for all eyes. He has put up-to-date methods into his various enterprises and made successes out of them and the race is proud of him. It would not be a surprise if the same quiet but persistent energy that has so marvelously transformed that small corner would sooner or later be evidenced in that entire half block which he now controls to some extent. HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH One of the youngest doing work for the Master in our city, went into their new and commodious building about two years ago at the corner of 61st St. and Loomis Boulevard. It has under the direction of its energetic pastor made unprecedented success, as was seen at the rally service on Sunday. With a membership of less than a hundred they began eight weeks ago to raise $500, and to the surprise of all, the reports showed more than $700 on the table Sunday evening. The pastor, Dr. C. Lee Jefferson, preached an excellent sermon, warning his people against such temptations as usually follow success. The church is well organized and promises a great future of usefulness under the blessings of God. Mrs. Frances Joseph-Gaudet, founder and manager of the Colored Industrial Home and School, New Orleans, La., who has been visiting this city for several weeks, also her husband, A. P. Gaudet, who is making his home here, returned to her southern home last Friday. FRANK L. HAMILTON General Secretary the Hal Negro Centennial Presentation Aviation and grand ball at the 34th Street and Went- riving Evening, Thurs- Music by the 8th couples will execute the and the Brazilian dances. bed up into three prizes at dancers. Reserved Seats $1.00 Director of the Bureau of n. Phone Drexel 4590. DELIGHTFUL HALLOWEEN PARTY. It has been many years since the North Side has been the scene of such a delightful event as the Halloween party, with the Bluebell Whist Club as hosts, Friday night last. It was at the residence of Mrs. George Thompson, 838 Franklin street, and was attended by nearly seventy-five persons. The house was elaborately decorated in keeping with the occasion. Whist and games were enjoyed in the early part of the evening, followed by dancing. Mr. Hillman presided at the piano. After refreshments were served the guests were given many Halloween mementoes. ANNOUNCEMENT IN ADVANCE Frank P. George's Danebegay, Wednesday, November 26. 1913. Talent—Music—Myth. Oakland Music Hall, Fortieth St. and Cottage Grove Avenue. Garfield Wilson's Orchestra. Cards of Admission, 50 Cents. Samuel Fielding, Manager-in-advance. William J. Kelly, Manager of the In-terior CHIPS George W. Jones left for Mammoth Ill. Wednesday Nov. 5th. Mr. Walter Gossett a musician of note is recovering from illness. Miss Ethel White of Springfield, Ill., who has been the guest of Miss Bertha Moseley, 6248 Sangamon street, after Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Jeffery a young married couple of the smart set of Chicago is now residing in Minneapolis Minn. witnessing Aida Walker and her "All Star" concert Company, at the Pekin theater Monday evening, returned to her home Tuesday morning. Mr. Charles Creighton Thompson left the city Friday night last for Laport, Indiana, where he has accepted a lucrative position in a large hotel. "Brother Miles," an aged citizen, was buried from Bethel church Saturday afternoon last. For many years he was the sexton there. While in the city this week filling her special engagement at the Pekin theater, Aida Overton-Walker was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones at their residence 6641 Evans avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Duncan, 3256 Rhodes avenue, and Mrs. George H. Jackson, 3416 Vernon avenue, have returned home from a two weeks' visit to their old homes in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Alexander Tucker and his new bride have removed from 2505 Wabash avenue to 3539 Dearborn street. For more than twelve years Mr. Tucker has been faithfully employed at the Hyde Park Hotel. In the recent examination in the police department for second-class detective seargents, Officer L. J. Jackson of the Stanton Avenue station and six other Afro-American policemen successfully passed. Mrs. Elizabeth L. Davis, 3226 Prairie avenue, and Mrs. Sarah Brown, 5908 Michigan avenue, attended the reception and luncheon at the Hotel LaSalle last Saturday afternoon, which was given in honor of Mrs. Emeline Pankhurst. Miss Ella Fletcher of Louisville, Ky. spent the past week in Chicago. Miss Fletcher accompanied Mrs. J. B. Speed, a millionaire heiress of that city, and received her friends at the Blackstone Hotel. Captain G. W. M. Speer, for many years head bellman but recently doorman at the Del Prado Hotel, is seriously ill. He was taken ill early week and friends at the hotel considered his condition alarming and he was removed to the Cook County Hospital. He had called for her answer and sat in the parlor waiting for her to appear. Half an hour went by. "I wonder," he mused. "if she is making up her complexion or her mind."—Boston Transcript. Some men are poor, some men are rich. Some men are famous, some sublime. The useless seek new ways in which To merely keep on killing time. —Chicago Record-Herald. "Yesterday I received an unspeakable insult." "What was it?" "A deaf and dumb man spelled on his fingers to me that I was a liar!"—Baltimore American. The autumn gusts go whistling by With antics quite abandon. They blow the neighbors' leaves away. Of course my lawn they land on. —Spokane Spokesman-Review. "Yes, it's nice out here, isn't it? The only drawback is that the last few nights a stupid nightingale has been singing so that we couldn't hear our neighbor's graphaphone.—Pele Mele. The kiddies carry on like mad On Halloween, but who would scoff At pranks of little rascales glad But for the things they carry off? —Judge. "So plain, outspoken, domineering Kate is married at last. Well, well!" "Yes; she married a drummer." "A man used to taking orders. Ah, that's very fortunate!"—San Francisco Chronicle. The "hello girl" is quite a wit— In fact, she's in her glory When she can ring you up, the chit, And telephony story. "Where did you get that powder on your coat?" "A suffragette," explained her husband weekly, "exploded a bomb"—Pittsburgh Post. That all the world's a stage I'd fain Believe, without a care, For this may help us to explain Why angels are so rare. -Exchange. Blobbs—Is he simply an idler? Slobbs—No, not exactly. Blobbs—But you say that he has no walk in life walk in life. Slobbs—No, he's an aviator.—Philade- delphia Record. "T'll teach you to spoon with my daugh- ter!" Cried pa, who was puffed up with pelf. "No, thanks," said the suitor who'd caught her. "She's already taught me herself." —Cleveland Plain Dealer. "Have you got a good cook?" "Yes; very religious, but her cooking's diabolical."—New Orleans Times-Democrat. Life has got a-many a load For de ole an' gray. Honey, on de lonely road Yo' love must light de way. —Atlanta Constitution. Flower and Tree. Olive trees yield a full crop only every alternate year. Dying plants can sometimes be revived by pouring a teaspoonful of castor oil about the roots. By judicious grafting upon trees of Chinese origin Spanish fruit growers have been able to produce trees which bear oranges of better quality, and which are productive for 300 years. The Fountain of truth. The world is round. A graceful sphere, But folks are flat And mostly queer. Ad hence a joy No grief can another For men can laugh At one another. -Judge. Slight Modification "You said you were in sympathy with me in this fight." "I was," replied the man whose mind changes. "Now I have sympathy for you."-Washington Post. BUSINESS WOMAN OF RARE ABILITY Brief Account of Mme. F. E. Motin's Career. HONORED BY ABT SCHOOL. Educational Work of the Founder and Principal of an Institution In St. Louis Covers Many Years of Active Service In Various Sections of the Country. St. Louis.—In almost every avenue representing thought and advancement the race is being heard from in a tangible way. Strong men and women are becoming proficient in the arts, sciences and other branches, and here and there you will find at the head of the class a man or woman of distinctive individuality. This time comes to the front Mme. Frances E. Motin, principal, of the school of elocation and expression in this city. She is a native of Kansas and received her early education in the public schools of Topeka. Realizing that in order to stand at the top in her line she must have sufficient training, she entered the State Normal college, Emporia, Kan. She made good use of her time there. She also attended Alberta Magnus University of Dramatic Art, Los Angeles, Cal., where she received the degree of bachelor of histrionics and is said to be the only woman of the race who has received this degree. During the years she has been in active life, working for the uplift of members of the race, she has been up THE WOMEN'S HOLIDAYS MME. FRANCES E. MOTIN. tiring in her efforts. She has taught at Western university. Tuskegee institute and in Topeka. Kan. Mme. Motin's last place of teaching before coming here was at Lincoln institute, Jefferson City. Mo., which position she resigned last spring in order to establish the present institution, of which she is the official head as well as founder. Upon Mme. Motin has been conferred a number of merited honors. Several years ago she was appointed by the governors of Kansas and Missouri as delegate to the national Negro educational congress in Denver, where she greatly impressed that body by her splendid ability. The governor of Colorado was also much pleased to know of this talented woman. The whole life of Mme. Motin has been dedicated to racial development. Her money is used to encourage the young people. She has given several gold medals in various schools and says that she will continue to do so. The last medal given by her was presented to the Y. M. C. A. in Indianapolis, Ind. Concord Literary Circle Reopens. The Concord Literary circle, in Brooklyn, has reopened for the fall. The young people are taking a lively interest in the work. President Walter K. Taylor is to be congratulated on having for the opening meeting the Rev. E. G. Granville Sutton, pastor of the Liberal Christian church, Sierre Leone, West Africa, as the chief speaker. The Rev. Mr. Sutton is a charming speaker. His address was highly instructive. Mr. Sutton is in the United States on a visit, studying conditions among colored Americans so as to be better prepared to carry on the religious, educational and industrial work in which he is engaged among the people of his native land. New Department at Hampton Institute. Believing that students are best prepared to do their work in the classroom, in the shops and on the farm when they are in as good physical condition as it is possible to keep them. Hampton institute has opened a well equipped dental office in the boys' school hospital and has placed in charge of this work Dr. Norman Lasuter, a well known and successful dentist in Newport Va. does are no longer trumps at Panama. What becomes of the things that we forget? Evidently some royal circles would profit by a course of eugenic marriages. To call the sleeping porch a "solarium" makes it more habitable in cold weather. Of the modern safety appliances at sea wireless has thus far made the best showing. Lightning may not hit twice in the same place, but it is different with the chronic borrower. Perhaps the real reason why the lady wants to wear the algrette is because the law forbids it. Russian explorers found a green sun shining over a polar continent. Can't get away from the Irish. Landlordism is a problem as old as civilization, and is about as near solution as it was in the beginning. In the opinion of the commandant of West Point, even General Sherman couldn't adequately define football. According to a French dramatist any dance can be made vulgar. That is no doubt true, but some dances are born vulgar. A medical journal reports that New York's Broadway is "vulgar, but not vicious." It must take a lot to shock a doctor. The Russian judge who suspended court to permit a witness to smoke a cigarette may be barbarous, but he is not a despot. A learned judge rules that "matches are like umbrellas—public property." Rot! We take matches, People steal our umbrellas. The kaiser has bought a Potsdam restaurant. If he wants to get the full profit out of it he will take the job of head waiter. The government is to substitute Arabic numerals for Roman on public buildings, thus depriving us of a standard mental exercise. Some historian has a chance to immortalize his name by writing a feeling monograph on the decline and fall of the buckwheat cake. According to a Hindu professor, plants grow tired, which is no wonder if they have to listen to all that's said about them in their hearing. An "emanation" of radium is just as good, say the scientists, and pretty soon the beef trust will be giving us steaks on the same principle. If the present generation of girls has cultivated the physique of an interrogation point, what the dickens will the next generation of girls resemble? Now the United States bureau of education is planning to educate girls into efficient wives and housekeepers. How old fashioned and reactionary! The man who "chises the can" too long and too persistently finally loses his bearings and looks around after a time to find that it has been tied to him. "Prison is hell," says Julian Hawthorne after serving his term. The prison has, however, a decided advantage in one respect—it is easier to get out of. An "Old Oaken Bucket" sort of poet concludes a poem, "An' so I love the old piano still." We all like it still. People with old pianos should make a note of this. There will be small opposition to Secretary McAdoo's abolition of "Vv's" as used for "U's" in inscriptions on public buildings so long as they are retained on the currency. After fighting 172 duels a Parisian was defeated by a doctor who had never handled a sword before. Practice with the lancet comes in mighty handy on these occasions. The New York billboard commission has decided that the billboard is unsightly, dangerous, insanitary and a shield for rubbish. Aside from this it seems to be unobjectionable. A Long Island youth cleaned his trousers with gasoline and then stuck a match on them. We just mention this to let you know that he now strikes matches on the sole of his shoe. A New York woman wants a divorce because her husband is not "gay enough." It seems to be becoming a very difficult matter for a man to know just when he has struck the happy medium. Now that Secretary Daniels has decided to send the fleet on a European cruise some of our expatriated citizens will be given an opportunity to refresh their memories as to what the American flag looks like. The humiliation of England is complete. At Binghamton, in a close contest that went to fifty-one games, Pomeroy, the American, defeated Jordan, the Englishman, for the world's championship at checkers. HONOR BEECHER AT BIG MEETING Centenary of Famous Preacher Fittingly Observed. FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Celebration Held Under the Auspices of the Colored Citizens of Brooklyn Attended by Over Two Thousand—General Horatio C. King's Warm Welcome—George E. Wibecan Presides. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Brooklyn.—With an audience of over 2,000 persons, the one-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Henry Ward Beecher was celebrated at Plymouth church in this city on Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, under the auspices of the colored citizens of this borough. George E. Wibecan, chairman of the committee having charge of the arrangements for the celebration, presided The hymn, "Love Divine, All Love Excelling," a favorite of Mr. Beecher, was sung, and the invocation was given by Rev. Dr. Holland Powell. The special music for the occasion was [Name] PROFESSOR KELLY MILLER. sung by a choir made up of. singers from the various church choirs, under the direction of Mr. P. Albert Myers. Among the anthems sung by the choir, which were also favorites of the noted preacher, were "Who Are These Arrayed In White Robes?" (Stainer), "Thou Lamb of God" (Wagner) and "O Ye That Love the Lord" (Coleridge Taylor). General Horatio C. King, clerk of Plymouth church for many years, made the address of welcome in a brief but thrilling story of some of the historical facts connected with the church which occurred during Mr. Beecher's pastorate of forty years. General King's reference to "Pinkie," the little slave girl whose freedom was bought by Plymouth church, was both interesting and pathetic. He said that the night on which "Pinkie" was sold Mr. Beecher had the baskets passed to raise the $800 to meet the requirements of the bill of sale, the church raised $1,500, paid the slave owner, gave "Pinkie" her freedom and the rest of the money to "Pinkie's" mother. The speakers of the evening were Mrs. A. W. Hunton of this city and Professor Kelly Miller, dean of the college of arts and sciences, Howard university. Mrs. Hunton reviewed the work of Beecher as a preacher, anti-slavery agitator and leader of thought in his day. She quoted many passages from his speeches against slavery and noted his deeds of kindness as a Christian warrior. The speaker paid a glowing tribute not only to Mr. Beecher, but to the members of Plymouth church and other heroes of human rights who fought that the colored race might have its freedom as God intended it should have. Mrs. Hunton was loud in praise of the women of the race, who, she said, had stood loyally by the men, giving them encouragement and hope through the fifty years of freedom which the race is now celebrating. The progress which the colored people have made under the most cruel and unfair treatment ever meted out to a people in a civilized country called Christian, said Mrs. Hunton, fully justifies all that Mr. Beecher and men and women of his stamp did for us. Professor Kelly Miller in his address made the application of the teachings of Mr. Beecher to the present condition of the race in a masterly and scholarly production of facts. He based his discourse on the life of Moses in dealing with the children of Israel and what would have happened had Moses yielded to the selfish notions of the leaders at the king's court instead of casting the positive side of his life with his own people. Professor Miller emphasized the need of the right kind of education and the duty of the educated to the rank and file of the race. This thought the speaker illustrated by calling attention to the positive and negative signs in algebra. Mr. Miller is positive in his belief that were Mr. Beecher alive the great humanitarian would fight against race segregation in all of its phases just as valiantly as he did against the injustice of human slavery. C. C. HOTEL & BUFFET DAVID McGOWAN, Prop. NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS WITH BATH FIRST CLASS BILLIARD PARLORS 3022 STATE STREET THE BROAD AX CAN BE POUND ON SALE AT THE FOLLOWING NEWS STANDS: From en 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 L. Martin, maker of fine cig- ars and news stand, 18 W. 31st St, near State. R. M. Harvey's barber shop, and news stand, 2924 State street. Mrs. Nellie Phelps, cigars, notions and news stand, 15 W. 51st St, near Dearborn. W. & Cole, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 34 W. 31st St, near Dearborn. R. Davis, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 5533 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. 37th St, near State. Silvester McGlofin, 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, 2640 & State St. George McFaro, shoe shining parlors and news stand. $ 3 8 0 0 \frac{1}{2} $ State street. T. B. Hall, Laundry office, cigars, tobacco and news stand. $ 3 6 1 8 $ South State street. Bell and Alford, cigars, tobacco and news stand. $ 3 1 2 8 \frac{1}{2} $ South State street. T. S. Harris, cigars, tobacco and news stand. $ 2 8 4 5 $ South State street. Fred M. Waterfield, cigars, tobacco, notions and news stand, 5202 South State Street. THE AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS. Old Line Legal Reserve Co. Under State Government Supervision. $10,000 deposited with the State. Police of all and every county. Five cents to ten thousand dollars. Our industrial Contracts give to the colored policy holder more than any other company for the same work. 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 The American Life Insurance Co. of Illinois. Tel. Residual 5. Home Office-Harris Trust Building. 115 W. Wonte St. CHICAGO. TELPHONES Obliehd 1699 Office. Obliehd 1760 Auto. 79154 HENRY G. DOMAR & SON FINE FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVERS, PACKERS AND SHIPPERS 3.Tripes Daily to All Depots 4706 Indiana Ave. CHICAGO OFFICE HOURS Phone Oakland 4662 From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday by Appointment DR. THEO. R. MOZEE DENTIST 4709 S. State St CHICAGO NOTARY PUBLIC Office Phone Automatic 44-185 W. G. ANDERSON ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Room 40, 143 North Dearborn Street Cor. Randolph St. CHICAGO McCormick Bldg Evening Office, 3458 State Street Phone Automatic 77-574 That proposition to make baggage cars collapsible, so they may act as buffers in train collisions, will meet the hearty approval of everybody, perhaps, except the person who has a trunk in the baggage car. The New York lockups are overcrowded, and various relief measures are pondered. The district attorney suggests longer hours and fewer holidays for the judges. Is the man mad that he makes so revolutionary a proposal? Phone Douglas 883 THOMAS COLE PROPRI C. C. HOTEL 3449 So. State St. Automatic 72-377 Phone KEYSTONE DAVID McG NEATLY FURNISHED FIRST CLASS BILL 3022 STAT 10 RESIDENCE 1262 MACALISTER PLACE TELEPHONE, MONROE 2714 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW SUITE 318-320 REAPER BLOCK CLARK AND WASHINGTON STS TELEPHONE CENTRAL 230 AUTOMATIC 41-916 CHICAGO CHICAGO PHONES: OFFICE, MAIN 4153 AUTOMATIC 33-736 RESIDENCE, DREXEL 7990 Walter M. Farmer ATTORNEY AT LAW SUITE 708, 184 WASHINGTON ST. NOTARY PUBLIC CHICAGO A. L. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW SUITE 706 FIRMENCH BUILDING 184 W. Washington St. Phones: Automatic 32-395 Main 2017 Residence 5546 Jefferson Ave. Phone Midway 5515 CHICAGO 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 ATTORNEY AT LAW 36 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO Suits 708 Delaware Bldg. Tel. Central 3142 A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 118 North, La Salle St. Chicago Suite 615 to 616 Telephone Main 3077 FLATS TO RENT. S. Richardson, Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, 160 N. 5th Ave., Room 506, near Bandolph St., phone Main 2133, Automatic 33-201, has the following fats to rent: 2420 La Salle St., 5 rooms, $12. 2720 Dearborn St., 7 rooms, $19. 3002 Armour Ave., 5 rooms, $14. 5754 Wentworth Ave., 5 rooms, $18. 2730 Wentworth Ave., 7 rooms, $22. 2424 Seminary Ave., 4 rooms and bath, $16. 2426 Seminary Ave., 4 rooms and bath, $15. If you want a landlord that will do the same to all honest men you won't rent until you see Samuel Richardson, 160 North Fifth Ave., Boom 506, North West corner of Bandolph St. Owner. 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. DE WITT H. HARDIN LAWER NOTARY PUBLIC Suite 8 Johnson Bldg. [Phone Douglas 7720 3522 So. State St., Chicago RESIDENCE 3423 FOREST AVE. Phone Douglas 6001 Automatic 72-746 HOWARD FJ CATLIN ETORS L & BUFFET Chicago, Ill. Douglas 1360 and 2349 THE HOTEL OWAN, Prop. ROOMS WITH BATH BILLIARD PARLORS THE STREET BROOKLYN MUSEUM GENERAL BANKING 3 per cent allow Safety Deposit REAL As agent buy and sell Real Estate dents, including payment of tax on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites The Crane Building The finest building e Steam heat, electric light, Recent allowed on Savings Acct. Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estate payment of taxes and looking after assessment Estate. Specially Invites the patronage of Chicago business. Cranford Apartment Building. 3600 Wabash A 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 REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT As agent buy and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estates for non-residents, including payment of taxes and looking after assessments. Money to loan on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patronage of Chicago business men. The Cranford Apartment Building. 3600 Wabash Ave. S 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. C You Do Not When You Use Amber light cost it—for the same m Half enough light bright-as-day room One Amber G one hundred and quarter of a cent p Our Wels are, therefore, just th So many people we have ordered to meet the lighti Ask for our A is really amazing. The Peoples Peoples Gas Building J. L. B. You Do Not Have To Skimp When You Use Amber Glow Light Amber light costs so little you can flood your rooms with it—for the same money you now pay for half enough light. Half enough light makes people gloomy and cross—bright-as-day rooms make people happy and cheerful. One Amber Glow Light gives the huge volume of one hundred and fifty seven candles for less than one-quarter of a cent per hour. Our Welsbach Amber Glow Lights are, therefore, just the thing for people who must economize. So many people have been convinced of this that we have ordered a shipment of one hundred thousand to meet the lighting season demand this fall. Ask for our Amber Light booklet. The story it tells is really amazing. The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company Peoples Gas Building Telephone Randolph 4567 The Buff 20-22 East 31 The Pompei 20-22 East 31st Street :: CHICAGO Thos. McCain 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 estate on commission, manages estates for non-resi- xes and looking after assessments. Money to loan the patronage of Chicago business men. Anford Apartment 5. 3600 Wabash Ave. ver opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. Casey, Agent, 74 W. WASHINGTON STREET. "A STORE FOREVERBODY" 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. Real Estate Loans Fire and Plate Glass Insurance 4709 S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO LA VERDO BUFFET IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS AND CIGARETTES 3100 State Street 0. Hotel Brunswick Geo. W. Holt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS Street Telas 3256 Autor BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS. Phone: Douglas 3256 HENRY JONES THE CAFE THE ELITE CAFE and BUFFET Finest Table d'Hote in the City 4 p. m., to 1 a. m. STREET LEWIS, Prop. HENRY C. SNEE Phone Douglas 3309 Automatic 75-173 RAL SPRING CITY FET AND CAL 3517 S. State Street, CHICAGO ASS INTERTAINERS EVERY EVEN 3030 State Street WILLIAM LEWIS, P. Phone Doug MINERAL BUFFET 3517 S. S HIGH CLASS INT WILLIAM LEWIS, Prop. HENRY C. SNEED, M'sr Phone Douglas 3309 Automatic 75-173 MINERAL SPRING CLUB BUFFET AND CAFE 3517 S. State Street, CHICAGO HIGH CLASS INTERTAINERS EVERY EVENING JOHN J. DUNN WHOLESALE FIFTY-FIRST RAILYAIR WHOLESALE COAL RETAIL FTY-FIRST STREET and ARMOUR AVENUE RAILYARDS 51et St. and L. S. & M. S. 51et St. and ARMOUR AVE. JOHN BLOCKI, Press. F. W. BLOCKI, Treas. JOHN BLOCKI & SON PERFUMERS GO TO 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 FRANK DUNN J. B. MoCAHEY TRUSTEES BUFFET BIS AND CIGARETTES 0. nswick BILLIARDS. Chicago Automatic 72-370 A. F. CODOZOE LITE FFET MARY C. SNEED, M'dr dynamic 75-173 NG CLUB D CAFE CHICAGO EVERY EVENING RETAIL OUR AVENUE L. S. & M. S. R AVE. CHICAGO F. W. BLOCKI, Treas. I & SON S Phone Aldine 3653 ESTABLISHED 1877 HARRY J. KELLY Prop. Chicago, Ill TEL. OAKLAND 1550, 1551, 1562 CHICAGO