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THE BROAD AX Great Concourse of People Attended the Public Funeral Services which Were Held Over the Remains of the Late Major John C. Buckner at the Seventh Regiment Armory Last Sunday Afternoon. BETWEEN FIVE AND SIX THOUSAND PEOPLE WITNESSED THE FUNERAL CORTEGE, AS IT WENDED ITS WAY THROUGH THE STREETS TO THE ARMORY. COL. JOHN E. MARSHALL AND HIS FIELD AND STAFF OFFICERS HEADED BY THE EIGHTH REGIMENT BAND OCCUPIED THE POST OF HONOR IN THE PROCESSION WHICH WAS HEADED BY LIEUT. WILLIAM F. CHILDS AND A DETAIL OF TWELVE COLORED POLICEMEN. CAPTAIN DANIEL M. JACKSON, CAPTAIN B. J. B. ELLINGTON, CAPTAIN ALBERT JONES, CAPTAIN J. N. CROKER, CAPTAIN J. F. THOMAS, AND CAPTAIN DANIEL H. WILLIAMS, REPRESENTED THE OLD NINTH BATTALION WHICH WAS ORGANIZED BY MAJOR BUCKNER AND WHICH WAS FINALLY MERGED INTO THE EIGHTH REGIMENT ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARDS. HONS. GEORGE F. ECTON, EDWARD D. GREEN, JOHN G. JONES, WILLIAM L. MARTIN, JAMES E. BISH, EDWARD H. MORRIS, AND ROBERT R. JACKSON, REPRESENTED THE PART THE AFRO-AMERICAN MEMBERS HAVE PLAYED IN THE LEGISLATURE OF ILLINOIS. EDWARD H. MORRIS AS GRAND MASTER OF THE GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS WHICH WAS HEADED BY THE TWELFTH REGIMENT BAND AND COMPANIES A. C. AND K. OF THE TWELFTH REGIMENT UNIFORM BANK G. O. W. F. AND ALL THE MEMBERS OF THAT ORDER MARCHED BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL BANNER OF GOLDEN FLEECE LODGE NO. 1615 OF WHICH MAJOR BUCKNER WAS A MEMBER. CAPTAIN JAMES H. FARRELL, HON. DAVID E. SHANAHAN, LIEUT.-GOVERNOR BARRATT O'HARA, HON. GEORGE A. SCHILLING, CONGRESSMAN MARTIN B. MADDEN, STATE SENATOR SAMUEL A. ETTELSON, ALDERMAN GEORGE F. HARDING, HON. D. J. SCHUYLER, ALDERMAN HUGH NORRIS, STATE SENATOR FRANCIS P. BRADY AND FORMER JUDGE WILLIAM W. MAXWELL WERE AMONG THE PROMINENT WHITE CITIZENS WHO WERE IN THE FUNERAL PROCESSION. Vol. XIX. Great Concern the Public Were Here the Late the Seven Sunday A BETWEEN FIVE AND SIX THOUSANDS WAY THROUGH THE STREET AND STAFF OFFICERS HEADED HONOR IN THE PROCESSION OF TWELVE COLORED POLICE CAPTAIN DANIEL M. JACKSON, CO-CEOKER, CAPTAIN J. F. THE NINTH BATTALION WHICH WERGED INTO THE EIGHTH HONS. GEORGE F. ECTON, EDWARD EDWARD H. MORRIS, AND BORN MEMBERS HAVE PLAYED IN EDWARD H. MORRIS AS GRAND HEADED BY THE TWELFTH RINGGIMENT UNIFORM RANK OF HIND THE BEAUTIFUL BANNER WAS A MEMBER. CAPTAIN JAMES H. FARRELL, HON GEORGE A. SCHILLING, CONSON, ALDERMAN GEORGE P. SENATOR FRANCIS P. BRADY PROMINENT WHITE CITIZENS It can be truthfully said that at no time in the history of the great city of Chicago, has any of its citizens White or Black rich or poor, heaven or low born been buried with more honor and downright real sorrow, than was bestowed and showered upon the late Major John C. Buckner, during the public services over his remains last Sunday afternoon, which were held at the Seventh Regiment Armory and at Odd Fellows Hall 3335 South State street, where his remains laid in state until Monday morning and were viewed by thousands of his warm sorrowing friends. Promptly at 1:30 o'clock the funeral cortege left his late home 3638 Dearborn St. and as it wended its way through the streets, on its way to the Seventh Regiment Armory it was witnessed by many thousands of people who were anxious to pay some meed of respect and high esteem to his memory, it was headed by Lieut. William F. Childs and an detail of twelve Colored policemen. Col. John R. Marshall and his staff and field officers, headed by the Eighth Regiment band occupied the post of honor in the procession. His staff and field officers were as follows: Lieut-Col. James H. Johnson, Major F. A. Denison, Major A. A. Wesley, Capt. L. B. Anderson, Capt. James S. Nelson, Capt. W. T. Jefferson and Capt. W. S. Braddan. They were followed by well into five hundred of the rank and file of the regiment and their officers. The Boy Scouts W. H. Fields, commanding followed the 8th Regiment. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, headed by Grand Master Edward H. Morris, who was followed by the Twelfth Regiment Band Prof. Hall, conducting it, the 12th Regiment Uniform Rank, comprising companies A. C. and K. who made a fine appearance as they proudly and solemnly marched in honor of their dear beloved brother and comrade and all the members of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows marched behind the beautiful banner of Golden Fleece Lodge No. 1615, of which Major Buckner had been an honored and an eminent member for many years. Captain Daniel M. Jackson, Captain R. J. B. Ellington, Captain Albert Jones, Captain J. N. Croker, Captain J. F. Thomas and Captain Daniel Hale Williams, represented the old Ninth Battalion, which was founded or or- HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY ganized by Major Buckner, and which was finally merged into the famous Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guards. The former Afro-American members of the Legislature of this state, the Hons. George F. Ecton, Edward D. Green, John G. Jones, William L. Martin, James E. Bish, Edward H. Morris and Robert R. Jackson, the present member of the Legislature of this state walked in solemn tread behind his bier. Captain James H. Farrell, Hon. David E. Shanahan, Lieut.-Governor Barratt O'Hara, Hon. George A. Schilling, Hon. Martin B. Madden, state senator Samuel A. Ettelson, Ald. George F. Harding, Hon. Daniel J. Schuyler, Alderman Hugh Morris, State Senator Francis P. Brady, former Judge William W. Maxwell, Richard Powers, Hon. Morris J. Clarke, Charles Krutkoff and Hon. Sol. Van Praag, were among the prominent and distinguished White citizens who were in the funeral procession. The hearse which was drawn by two large black horses heavily draped in deep black mourning followed the citizens committee, the active pallbearers who walked by the side of the hearse were, Major J. M. Lawrence, Major H. T. Wells, James P. Early, J. H. Anderson, Edward Shanklin and John E. Hawkins, immediately following the hearse was the handsome black horse which was led by R. W. Lacey; it was the horse which Major Buckner always rode while discharging his duties as Major-General of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Ten carriages filled with some of his close friends and prominent officers of his order followed next. On arriving at the La Salle street entrance to the Armory, those taking part in the funeral procession counter marched north on that street beyond 33rd street and stood in single file and while Grand Master Edward H. Morris, followed by the 12th Regiment Band and the three companies of the uniform Rank, Col. B. H. Johnson, commanding and the other members of the order acted as the escort of honor to the remains and as the coffin was conveyed into the armory followed by those who felt that it was a great honor to be present on such a sad occasion, the band discoursed a solemn funeral dirge. Fully six thousand people of almost CHICAGO, DECEMBER 27. 1913 every nationality joined in the public services in the armory; near the east balcony on the main floor, the coffin was deposited in a bank of many rare and very beautiful floral tributes, several large brass candlesticks, lighted stood near it which imparted sadness to the entire surroundings. The following were the order of the funeral services at the armory: Selection, Eighth Regt. Band, Ill. N. G.; Selection (Sacred), Umbrian Glee Club; Invocation, Rev. John F. Thomas; Selection, "The Vacant Chair," Quartette, Messrs. Conley, Ware, Dixon and De Acklen; Introductory Remarks, Mr. A. H. Roberts, Master of Ceremonies; Address, Hon. Edward H. Morris; Solo, "The Lost Chord," Dr. J. Norman Croker; Address, Senator Samuel A. Ettelson; Selection (Sacred), Umbrian Glee Club; Tribute, Mr. Louis B. Anderson; Address, Hon. Martin B. Madden; Selection, Quartette; Introduction of Master of Ceremonies—G. U. O. of F. George T. Kersey, District Grand Master; Obituary, Colonel Morris Lewis, Adjt. General; Resolutions; Selection, 12th Regiment Band. It was freely admitted; that the eloquent tribute, paid to the memory of Maj. John C. Buckner, by Senator Ettelson was most timely and his oration appears in full, in another column of this paper. Congressman, Martin B. Maddeu, was so overcome with grief, at the death of Maj. Buckner, who was his steadfast friend from boyhood days, and in whom he had the greatest confidence; who came on from Washington especially, to attend his funeral and when it came his time to speak, he stood silent and erect for fully five minutes, before he was able to control himself. Then in a sad and quivering voice, unmistakably proving, that he was deeply affected; he declared! that "Major Buckner, was the peer of any man, Black or White. I knew him since the time I was a young man and the death of no one outside of my father and mother, has affected me more deeply. His many acts of kindness, generosity, and unselfishness, will be remembered by us always." At the conclusion of that part of the program, George T. Kersey, District Grand Master of the order, was introduced by, Grand Master Morris who conducted it. As far as reading [Name] For many years, from his boyhood days, the steadfast friend of the late Major John C. Bucknet, who journeyed from Washington, D. C., especially, to participate in the funeral services held over his remains last Sunday at the 7th Regiment Armory. For many years, from his boyhood days, the steadfast friend of the late Major John C. Bucknet, who journeyed from Washington, D. C., especially, to participate in the funeral services held over his remains last Sunday at the 7th Regiment Armory. the resolutions by Mrs. Emma Jones Caldwell, in behalf of the members of the Household of Ruth. Morris Lewis, read the Obituary, and letters and telegrams of condolence from many prominent people in all parts of the country. One was from Governor Edward F. Dunne and Bishop Samuel Fallows. The rest of the Old Fellows ceremonies were suspended until later on in the evening at Odd Fellows Hall. Capt. James H. Farrell, Hon. David E. Shanahan, Lieut.Gov. Barratt O'Harra, Hon. George A. Schilling, Richard Powers, Dr. U. G. Dailey, Dr. W. H. Davis, Samuel H. Trude, William Lewis, Hon. D. J. Schuyler, Hon. Samuel M. Fitch, A. J. Pflaum, Ald Hugh Norris, Ald. George F. Harding, C. L. Harper, S. J. Powers, William O. La Monte, George W. Miller, Hon. John Griffin, J. T. Pratt, W. E. Tagg, W. H. Jackson, F. W. Rich, C. W. Arndt, J. C. Jones, Leonard Sheffer, Chas. W. Smith, William Peterson, Samuel Cohen, I. C. Harris, Hon. Edward J. Glackin, Hon. John A. Taylor, Hon. Francis P. Brady, Hon. Samuel A. Ettelson, Chas. Krutckoff, Hon. Oscar De Priest, Hon. William W. Maxwell, Capt. Louis B. Anderson, Hon. Martin B. Madden, Judge Hugo Pam, Hon. Morris J. Clarke, Frank L. Hamilton, Julius N. Avendolph, W. V. Jefferson, Madison Williams, Philip Green, Chas. E. Morrison, J. D. Black, J. S. Madden, Wm. H. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. James Hale Porter, Miss Marie Ferguson, Chas. West, Dr. H. R. Smith, Lincoln C. Valley of Milwaukee, Wis. Miss L. C. French, Frederick Herr, Charles T. Mason, Dr. E. S. Miller, Hon. Sol. Van Praag, S. B. Turner, R. S. Abbott, J. H. Smiley and P. C. Davis, were among those who occupied seats in the east balcony during the services at the Seventh Regiment Armory. It was well onto five o'clock before the funeral procession resumed its march to Odd Fellows Hall, where the remainder of the services were conducted by George T. Kersey one of the Grand High Priests of that order and by Edward Tidington, Worshipful Grand Master of District Council No. 20. Ex. District Grand Master Dora Bird, was the leading speaker; Worshipful Grand Master Edward Tidington who is serving his second term as such, conducted his part of the ceremony to perfection and at its conclusion the audience joined in singing "Nearer My God to Thee." The earthly remains of Major Buek CONGRESSMAN MARTIN B. MADDEN, from his boyhood days, the steadfast friend knet, who journeyed from Washington, D. at the funeral services held over his remain ment Armory. ner, enclosed in a rich and beautiful plush covered casket laid in state in the hall until Monday morning and they were viewed by hundreds of his friends who knew him best in life. Daniel M. Jackson, was in charge of the funeral arrangement. REQUIEM SERVICES AT ST THOMAS' CHURCH. Major Buckner as a Churchman— Devout Christian Worker—Was Interested In Choir And Contributed Liberally To The Work. INTERMENT AT OAKWOOD CEME TERY. Monday morning requiem services were held at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church conducted by the rector Rev. J. B. Massiah. This solemn service attended by members of the Church and the funeral party and close friends was in great contrast to the public services the day before. It was a few minutes after 10:30 when the remains arrived at the church and the procession to the altar began. The choir was composed entirely of small boys. The Episcopal burial service was impressive. Mr. William Curd, Mr. George Ayers and Mr. St. Hackley were the ushers. In his remarks Father Massiah said that the rites of the church did not permit of eulogistic discourses over the dead, but he thought that the church would be neglectful in its duty to a good and sincere churchman if he did not have a word to say. Continuing he recited the interest that the deceased had always manifested in every department of the church, and how liberally he gave to the work. When we were renovating this room, out of his own pocket he paid for the work and he pointed to an inscription on the wall in an alcove. My relations with him were always cordial but he did not always agree with me and when he did not he said so. But he never pouted and would immediately extend his hand and the incident was ended. Perhaps it is the thing that I should have done. He always respected and treated me as a clergyman and could always recall some point in my sermon that interested him. Since his death great tribute has been paid him, but I knew him first as a churchman and it is as a churchman that I know him as. His line of work did not permit him to give as much time to the church as he would liked to but I know --- No.13 that his love for it was unsurpassed." Later he said that the chain in which the deceased was specially interested was not up to its usual strength. Most of its members were at work and as the hour was early they could not attend. Those present however having done splendid. This service over the sorrowing friends were conveyed to Oakwood Cemetery where the remains were intered.-J. H. S. PYTHIAN CONTEST ENDED IN COURTS. White Lodges Say They Were Wrong In Quoting Tennessee Decision As to Use of Name. Washington—The contest between the White and Negro lodges of Knights of Pythias in Tennessee over the use of the organization name has come to a close when the White lodges informed the Supreme Court that their contention that a decision in the Tennessee courts gave them exclusive right to use the name was erroneous. Their action was based probably upon a decision of the Supreme Court last year in a contest between White and Negro lodges in Georgia. APPOMATTOK CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE SEASON. Saturday evening December 27, prize Whist Party (For Members only). Thursday afternoon January 1, 1914 New Year's day reception—3 to 6 o'clock (Members allowed to extend verbal invitations to friends on this occasion). Saturday evening January 10, 1914— banquet, followed by installation of officers. Reservations must be made on or before January 6th with the Secretary, or Steward. Price $1.00 per plate. Owing to the increased membership no outside guests will be invited on that occasion. J. T. Morton, David McGowan, Arthur A. Wells, Prof. William Emanuel and Chas. S. Washington, committee on entertainment. THE EIGHTH REGIMENT ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARDS COL. JOHN R. MARSHALL COMMANDING. Will give their annual New Year's ball, at the 7th Regiment Armory, 34th street and Wentworth avenue, Thursday evening, January 1, 1914. Music by the full Eighth Regiment Band. Admission 50 cents. THE BROAD AX PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Cathelices, Protestants, Priests, Inclesiates, Single Taxes, Dependents, or others can have their own language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Brond AX is a newspaper whose broadened 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. $8.50 Six Months. $1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 5027 FEDERAL STREET, CHICAGO, IL. PHONE DREXEL 6500 JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher Entered an Second-Class Matter Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 8, 1879. NATIONAL W. C. T. U.—DEPARTMENT WORK AMONG COLORED PEOPLE. An Open Letter The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union has launched a campaign for National "Constitutional Prohibition in 1920. We believe in ourselves; but infinitely more in the God who said: "Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours but God's." We realize that it would dissstroph to the race, if in the final triumph of virtue over vice, the church over the liquor traffic; our women were found poorly represented in the great organization of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union, which knows no woman by her creed or color. To forestall such a calamity, we are calling for volunteers all over the Nation. January 1, 1914, has been set apart as our fast day, on which day all who are interested in the wellbeing of the race are called upon to unite with us that there might be a great awakening of our women to this the opportune time to fall into line and help save our race from this vile form of slavery which the White man's civilization has forced upon us. At our National Convention in Asbury Park, N. J., in November, Ohio's Colored women led the nation in making a great gain of membership; New York came next. The whole nation must rally. The liquor traffic knows no race, section, nor condition in its work of evil. We must be on duty when the last blow for liberty of home, race and nation is struck. Texas will rally for 1,000 paid members. Tennessee and Arkansas 500 each. Mrs. George E. Haynes, Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., has been chosen as our Secretary of Advisory Committees of College Work. Miss Mary A. Lynch, Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C., is Chairman of Committee on Press Work. I cheerfully introduce these capable earnest women who will help lead our ranks to victory over the greatest enemy we have known since emancipation. We believe in the press as one of the great means of helping to establish truth and justice. We believe that our men will rally to help us as they discover the earnestness of our hearts set to action. We therefore humbly ask that you will give space in your valuable columns of the next issue for this letter. We further beg that you will let appear in a later issue if not along with this letter, the enclosed copy of excerpts from Dr. Booker T. Washington; Prof. Kelly Miller, Howard University, Washington, D. C.; Dr. C. V. Roman, Mehairy Medical College, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. Sutton E. Griggs, Memphis, Tenn.; Bishop C. R. Harris, Salisbury, N. C.; Dr. R. E. Jones, New Orleans; Dr. J. H. N. Waring, Washington, D. C. This letter goes to not less than 200 newspapers and we call upon all to help by praying with us on January 1 for this special blessing that 1914 may be a year of jubilee for the womanhood of the race in achievement for "God and Home and Native Land."—Eliza E. Peterson, Texarkana, Tex., National Supt.; Amanda Smith, Sebring, Fla.; Ella Sheppard Moore, Nashville, Tenn., Associates. THE LAST ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN BY THE PHYLLIS WHEATLY CLUB WAS VERY PROFITABLE. The Phyllis Wheaty Club Assisted By The Advisory Board Of The Apomattox Club Gave A Dance Monday Evening December 15th At Masonic Hall 3956 State Street For The Benefit Of The Phyllis Wheaty Home. $218.38 Cents Was Cleared After All Expenses Had Been Paid Which Was A Handsome Sum Indeed To be Utilized For The Home. HEAD OF NATIONAL TUBER CULOSIS ASSOCIATION RE SIGNS. Dr. Farrand Will Become President of University of Colorado. New York, December 22: Dr. Livingston Farrand, who for nearly ten years has been the executive secretary of The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, has severed his connection with that organization to become the president of the University of Colorado, according to an announcement made from the association's headquarters here last night. Dr. Farrand has probably done more for the promotion of the organized anti-tuberculosis movement in the United States than any other single individual in the entire country. When the executive office of The National Association was opened in 1904, under his direction, there were less than 20 associations and committees for the prevention of tuberculosis in the United States, and of these not more than five were in any way actively at work. Under Dr. Farrand's direction, the scope of the anti-tuberculosis movement has expanded until to-day there are over 1,200 special tuberculosis societies and committees in this country alone, one or more in almost every state, city and town of any prominence. The institutional growth in this field has also expanded from 115 scattered and poorly equipped sanatoria to nearly 600 such institutions with a bed capacity of over 35,000 and besides there are over 400 dispensaries and clinics for tuberculosis as against less than 15 when the National Association was started. There were no open air schools or fresh air class in 1905, but to-day there are over 200, and the number is growing daily. Ten years ago tuberculosis was little understood or feared by most people in the United States; to-day the educational campaign directed by the National Association has permeated every rank of society and the dangers and methods of prevention of this disease are even being taught in the public schools of scores of cities. Under Dr. Farrand's direction the anti-tuberculosis campaign in the United States has become the most thoroughly organized movement of its kind in the world. Dr. Farrand's activities in public health work have not been limited to tuberculosis. He has taken active part in the affairs of the American Public Health Association, in the new movement for the control of cancer, in the general infant mortality, school hygiene, sex hygiene, and other national movements for health improvement, and has been particularly influential in the direction of the newly organized public health activities of the Association for the Improvement of the Condition of the Poor of New York City. He goes to the University of Colorado with an academic training as professor of anthropology for a number of years at Columbia University, as a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York City and of Princeton University. NEW YEAR'S CABARET MATINEE DANCE AND BALL Will be given by the Rail Road Men's Benevolent and Protective Aid Association of Chicago New Year's afternoon and night Thursday, Jan. 1, 1914, at Coliseum Annex, 15th St. and Wabash Avenue. Cabaret and Matinee Dance, Afternoon from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Music by Garfield Wilson's Orchestra. Ball from 8 to 3 a.m. Music by Prof. Boarman's Orchestra. Cabaret by the following Artists: Esmeralda Stathan, Elvira Johnson, Toney Jackson, Carolyn Boyd, James Sisters, Crosby Sisters, Prof. Will Dorsey, Willimin Cooke, Ollie Powers, Rebecca Roper Allen and Octavia Walker. Admission, Afternoon 25 Cents, Evening 50 Cents. Committee: Chas. Cross, Richard Hall, G. Y. Smith, Frank Gray, C. B. Scott, M. A. Williams, Nora Green, William Tracey, Champion, W. W. Williams, William L. Ellis, Thos. Price, James Cobb John Rooney, Mark Hubbard. MOURN LOSS OF THEIR TWENTY SECOND CHILD. Middletown, N. Y.-Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Laforge of Fair Oaks, near this city, are mourning the loss of their twenty-second child, which was born on Sunday. Mr. Laforge is seventy-two years old and his wife is forty-six. Fourteen of the twenty-two children born to them are living. Laforge is the father of five more children by his first wife. Mr. and Mrs. Laforge are made of the right kind of stuff and they are greatly assisting to increase the popu- lation of this grand old world-Editor. Mr. A. S. Peal and his wife Mrs. Cynthia M. Peal, will make Chicago their home; now at the Brooks' residence, 6633 St. Lawrence. Mr. Peal, late teacher at Western University, has been admitted to take his Master degree at Chicago University. Eloquent Tribute Paid to the Memory of the Late Major John C. Buckner by State Senator S. A. Ettelson. 1922 The warm friend of the late Major John C. Buckner, who paid a glowing tribute to his memory during the funeral services at the Seventh Regiment Armory last Sunday afternoon. SENATOR ETTELSON'S ORATION. Major John C. Buckner is gone. A life devoted in the largest measure to the service of his people and to the service of others has come to a peaceful end. He drifted as a young man from the rural districts to the great metropolis of our state. Without friends, without influence, he found himself orphaned and alone amid the swirling life of a great big city. His employment at the start was very modest and gave little opportunity for the display of his real talent and ability. He plodded along carrying a burden such as most young men carry when they come from the country to the city; but his was even a greater burden and a greater struggle as we all recognize and know. Living in the heart of the section populated by his people, he soon won many friends and became surrounded by an ever widening circle of sincerity and loyal admirers. It was their idea that he should enter politics and in the councils of their party, take a place where he could represent them and speak for them as their interests and requirements demanded. He soon came to the attention of the leaders of that section and in fact of the leaders who were dominating the affairs of Chicago. He was elected a member of the 41st General Assembly. His constituents showed their confidence in him by re-electing him as a member of the 42nd General Assembly. He made many friends in the legislature, not only for himself, but for the people of his district. Quiet, unassuming, amiable, suave and determined, his voice and vote were of great influence in the legislature of our state. Everyone of us is familiar with his subsequent career. He was active in politics and held a conspicuous place in the councils of his party. He entered the service of the government and always performed his duties there with fidelity to the public interest. At the time of the Spring Valley riots, Major Buckner showed the real stuff of which he was made. He was a man in the best sense of the word. He was not ashamed of his people. He was not afraid to espouse their cause both in private and in public. At the time of that unfortunate occurrence in Spring Valley, he belted around his waist two revolvers and went down to the scene of action to see that justice was meted out to his people. He was instrumental in organizing the Ninth Battalion of the Illinois National Guard. This was the nucleus of the splendid and wonderful Eighth Regiment, a Regiment which has shown its fearlessness, its dauntless courage, its ardent patriotism, its deathless devotion to the stars and stripes whenever the summons has come that the Regiment respond to the call of duty. That Regiment has endured the agonies of war when others were unable or unwilling to hear them. By his action in organizing the Ninth Battalion, Major Buckner has builded, if in no other way, a monument that will be as enduring as our state. It is only fitting that these ceremonies shall be held, the last tribute of respect shall be paid in this hall of the Seventh Regiment of the Illinois National Guard, in this magnificent arsenal provided by the state for the defense of the people. Many a time and oft have I seen the Seventh Regiment and the Eighth Regiment in close proximity marching proudly down the avenues of our city, with banners fluttering in the breeze. And I have thought that these soldiers marching, aye fighting under a common flag have learned that all men are equal, irrespective of creed or of color. And so in his maturer years, this man whose advice was so greatly sought and so generously given, has been fighting for his people, for his city, for his state. He has been active not only in the walks of political, but also of civic activity. He was truly a good citizen. Many of us knew from intimate personal contact his lovable qualities. To know him was to admire him, aye to have a deep affection for him. I lived near his home for many years and as a young man who desired to become active in politics, I sat at his knees frequently. I am proud to say that my first instructions, my first guidance, my first encouragement, came from Major John C. Buckner. At his little home on Dearborn Street, he passed the declining days of his life. He seemed happy, thrice happy, in the conspicuous success of his lifelong friend and political associate, Congressman Madden. He seemed happy to think that so many of the young men with whom he had been allied were gradually getting places of influence and standing in the community. His end came peacefully. He was cheerful to the last. He knew his friends even when it seemed that he had lost all human consciousness. Quietly, peacefully and solemnly he passed out of his life. He seemed to lay down with no sign of regret, but with a feeling of happiness that his work was well done, the burden of this life. It is but a feeble tribute that the living can pay to the dead. At this quiet hour, in this inspiring arsenal, let us lay a floral wreath upon the bier of Major Buckner. Let us believe that in the world beyond he is now enjoying the guardon of peace and tranquility that he has so richly earned by an honorable, dutiful life. In every great poem there is an oft recurring thought or line. In every great symphony there is some measure composed by the musician which permeates the music from beginning to end. So in the life of every human being there is some dominant note that keeps sounding and resounding through the person's entire career. And if I were asked to speak the note that sounded and resounded through the life of our departed friend, I should say it was fidelity. Fidelity to his people, fidelity to his city and state, unswerving fidelity to his friends; a self sacrificing fidelity to principle. CONNIE HANCOCK IS CHRISTMAS BRIDE. Popular Chicago Woman Is Married Amid Yuletide Splendor to Rev. Mc- Coy—Large Reception Follows. BRIDES GOWN A DAINTY CREA- TION. Present Residence To Be Their Own Property—Receive Many Beautiful and Costly Gifts. By J. Hockley Smiley. Amid the joyousness and splendor of the season a happier occasion than the wedding of (Connie) Miss Constantia Letia Cross Hancock to Rev. J. H. L. McCoy of Atlanta, Ga., has never been held in Chicago. The marriage took place at their future residence, 3819 Vernon Avenue on Christmas night at 6:30 o'clock. Rev. J. D. Anderson, a friend of the groom performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by Mrs. Florence Brent, as matron of honor and the groom by Rev. W. M. Baldwin of Wheaton, Ill. "The Bride and Groom." Miss Hancock was born and raised in Chicago and possesses to a rare degree qualities of mind and heart that have made her deservedly popular among her friends in Chicago and elsewhere. Wherever known, Miss Hancock is admired for her charming manners and amiable disposition. She is the daughter of Mrs. Gertrude Hancock-Carter, one of the oldest and most highly respected families in Chicago. She is a graduate of the High and Normal schools and in music. "Rev. McCoy was formally in charge of a large Baptist Church in Atlanta, Ga. He is well known throughout the South and is a persevering man of letters with a keen insight in the serious questions of the time. Rev. McCoy's devotion to the best interests of his race are well known in his native state and no doubt will be demonstrated here. "At The Reception." The palatial residence was prettily decorated with holy and other Christmas decorations. In the dining room where Mrs. S. J. Carter, the caterer served choice refreshments pink and white was the color scheme. The reception following the ceremony lasted until 11 p. m. Several hundred friends attended. Mr. Harry A. Duncan was master of ceremonies. The bride was beautifully gowned in cream colored messaline-satin, trimmed in cream-colored lace (Pointe de Paris) and draped with pearl medallons and pearl pendants. The style was the very latest and a very pretty train made it a most dainty creation, displaying to advantage the graceful figure of the Christmas bride. She carried a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. Mrs. Brent, the matron of honor was charming in a gown of yellow charmeuse, trimmed with shadow lace Her bouquet was bridesmaid roses. "To Own Their Own Home." A full list of the presents which came from California, Washington, St. Paul, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, New York and all parts of the country, one lot the result of a "miscellaneous shower," another the result of a "linen shower" can not be given as they are still arriving. They were beautiful beyond description and many of them of great value. The bridal gown was the gift of Mrs. Harry A. Duncan. The happy couple will be "at home" after a date to be announced later. Intimate friends were pleased to learn that their present residence would in time be their own property. Hon. William McKinley, speaker of the lower house of the present legislature of Illinois selected, Capt. James H. Farrell, Hon. David E. Shanahan, Hon. John B. Walsh, Hon. Robert R. Jackson, Hon. F. E. J. Lloyd, Hon. John Grign, and Hon. Edward Smejkal, to represent the lower branch of the legislature at the funeral of Major John C. Buckner. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carter, 5834 Wabash Avenue, are spending the holiday season with relatives and friends at Indianapolis, Ind., and St. Louis, Mo. Grand Military Ball Eighth Regiment, I. N. G. Grand Military Ball Eighth Regiment, I. N. G. New Years Night, Jan. 1st, 1914 Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Emancipaiton of the Proclamation. Seventh Regiment Armory Band Concert from 8 to 10 P. M. Admission 50c. FIRST CLASS COLORED BRICK MA SON WANTED. A first class Colored brick mason wanted to construct a garage and to do other mason work or brick laying. Apply without delay to Julius F. Taylor, 5027 Federal street. Phone Drexel 4590 SPECIAL NOTICE All parties having social or personal items or other matter for publication. Such social items and so on must reach the editor not later than on Thursday morning, prior to the Saturday the articles are expected to appear. Write plainly and on one side of the paper only. Personal or social items and short church notices, will be published free. If you have friends visiting you, or if you are going on a visit out of the city, or move from one section of the city to another, or buy a new house or flat building, or if any of your near and dear friends become united in marriage to some one, or join the Heavenly host in the great beyond; or if you give a dancing party or other social functions and so on; all such information plainly and shortly written will be considered news matter. And as stated before will be published free of all charges. Remember that all communications along this line must be short and to the point. Address all communications to the editor of The Broad Ax, 5027 Federal street. Phone Drexel, 4590. Mrs. Nora E. Lee Teacher of China Painting Classes Daily Orders for Card Parties; Wedding Gifts a Specialty PHONE, DOUGLA 8805 522 State Street U.S. Stats. Form 9 Chicago FOR SALE-STATE STREET FIVE CENT THEATER. The "Hiawatha" Theater at the Northwest corner of 55th and State streets. It is fully equipped and ready to open for business. Seating capacity three hundred. For particulars apply to (F.) Mark Levy and Brothers, Marquette Building, Bank floor. Phone Randolph 3684. SYMPATHY OF FRIENDS IN FLOWERS. Casket Surrounded By Beautiful Designs—Many Large Pieces—Wreathes Predominate. The sympathy of friends and organization for the late Major Buckner was expressed by many beautiful floral designs, that entirely surrounded the casket as it rested at both the armory and Odd Fellows Hall. There were various shapes but wreaths were in the greater number. Attracting much attention was a large wreath nearly six foot high on a gold and white easel from Hona Oscar De Priest. Some other notable designs and those who sent them were: A wreath, Mr. Charles C. Kruckoff, large spray, six foot long, Hon. Martin B. Madden; wreath, Internal Revenue Association; wreath, 2nd Ward Republican Club; wreath, 12th Regiment G. O. B.; wreath, Mr. Peter Theurer, President The Peter Schoenhofen Brewing Company; anchor, Mr. James A. Marshall; triangle and dove, P. M. C. sprays and sheaf of wheat, Wolf Families; spray, Mr. Sol. Van Praag; spray, Alderman Hugh Norris; wreath, Alderman Geo. F. Harding, Jr.; large column, S. C. M. There were many other bunches of flowers and designs but the cards were not obtainable. Monday the flowers were not taken to the church but were removed from the hall to the cemetery in Undertaker Jackson's large wagon. J. H. S. Mrs. Alice Garnett, has gone to French Lick Springs, Ind., to be the holiday guest of her daughter Mrs. Clarence Starkdale. She will visit Louisville, Ky., on her way home. Douglas 73—TELEPHONES—Auto. 72775 TABLES ARE NOW BEING RESERVED FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE "The Chateau" Frank Hall, Prop. Mr. Clarence Jones, Symphony Orchestra Personally conducted by Mr. Clarence Jones Grand SUNDAY EVE. Musicale FROM 5 TO 10:30 P. M., EVERY SUNDAY 346 E. 35th Street, Opposite Grand Blvd. JOE SHOECRAFT, MGR. Finest Cafe in the City. Service Unexcelled. WEST SIDE WOMAN'S CLUB ELEBTS PRESIDENT. Mrs. Olive Lewis Succeeds Lamented Founder of The Same Name—Was Formerly Secretary. The West Side Woman's Club has chosen Mrs. Olive Lewis, who has long been secretary of the club and active in settlement work to succeed the late Mrs. Ida D. Lewis, the organizer and president. The West Side Woman's Club is one of the largest in the city and state and forms the nucleus of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. It was organized by Mrs. Ida D. Lewis and attracted attention at the convention of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs held at Hampton, Va., two years ago. Mrs. Olive Lewis, who succeeds Mrs. Ida D. Lewis as president of the West Side Women's Club, does not succeed her, however, as president of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. The home for girls at 253 North Artesian avenue, which was founded and supported by the late Mrs. Ida D. Lewis, has been abolished and made part of the Amanda Smith Home located in Harvey, Ill. CHIPS Mrs. Monroe L. Manning, 3524 Calumet avenue; will receive her friends on New Year's day. Mrs. Carrie Warner, 5223 Dearborn street, left Wednesday evening for St. Louis, Mo., where she will spend her Christmas with her mother and friends. --- Mr. Arthur Ross of Louisville, Ky., was the guest of Mrs. Cora Holton, 3658 Wabash Avenue for a few hours on Sunday. He was enroute to Des Moines, Iowa, to spend Christmas with his sister. She—I want our future policy well understood. I will hand you the bills—He—Well? She—Then you can foot them—Cincinnati Enquirer. "You're suffering from insomnia, sure," The doctor said, "but there's a cure." The patient feebly spoke: "Yes, maybe. We're anxious, though, to keep the baby." —Philadelphia Record. "I don't know what we can make of Ethel," said the mother; "she sleeps so much." "I know, mamma," said Tommie. "Make a chaperon of her."—Yonkers Statesman. "There is one thing connected with railroad travel that has never succeeded in becoming popular, although it is continually in the public eye." "What is that?" "A cinder."—Baltimore American. "The Lord helps him who helps himself," Snatching another kiss, he cried. A footfall sounded on the stair. "The Lord help you!" the maiden sighed.—Boston Transcript. "Wombat. I'd like to ask you a question if you won't get offended." "Fire away." "Why do you spend so much of your time hanging around a courtroom?" "It's the only public place where you can get away from ragtime orchestras and cabaret features."—Pittsburgh Post. Their plackets once looked very neat. But now look where they've got 'em. They've moved 'em down from waist to feet. They wear 'em at the bottom.—Cincinnati Enquirer. The Dentist—Let me see! I'll have to treat four teeth—eight teeth—eighteen teeth— Mr. Pildo—Hold on! Four teeth, eight teeth, eighteen teeth! What do you think I am—a comb?—London Answers. The rainbow trout, I find, are wary; They scorn my bait inviting. I wish the "skeeters" were as wary Of biting. —Louisville Courier-Journal Belle—Was Charlie frightened when he first kissed you? Nell—Well-er—he seemed glued to the spot.—Florida Times-Union. Of all life's disappointments, None holds such keen regret As when, in reaching for a peach, A lemon's what you get! The Sun's Light If the sun were suddenly extinguished we should not be aware of the fact for 8 minutes 18 seconds, the time its light takes to travel to us. Mexican Stamps. The Mexican stamp bears the coat-of-arms of the country—an eagle on a cactus, holdig a servent in its talons. This device is the outgrowth of a legend that the first Aztec settlers chose the site of their city from seeing an eagle so engaged and situated on that spot. Killa Bad Odora Dried orange peel, allowed to smolder on a piece of red hot iron or an old shovel, will kill any bad odor in existence and leave a fragrant one behind instead. Hungry Swallows One swallow will eat at least 6,000 files a day. What's In a Name. The original bearer of the name of Legless was so called merely because he was a lawyer. Originally the name was spelled Laegless, the expression signifying "learned in the law." Strangely enough, Lawless is derived from exactly the same source and signifies exactly opposite to its apparent meaning. Pretty Mean. Probably the meanest will on record was that of a Pennsylvania man who, upon death, left to his wife $1 and directed it be mailed to her in an unsealed letter. Eel Blood. The blood of the eel injected into a vein is a deadly poison to man. Blind Horses. Blind horses are never known to make a mistake in their diet when grazing. Like all other horses, they are guided by the nostrils in the selection of proper food. Welsh Rabbit "Welsh rabbit," as the rarebelt is known in England, gets its name because of the Welshman's fondness for cheese. A Dangerous Feat For a feat of dexterity and nerve it would be difficult to surpass that of the Bosjesman of South Africa, who walks quietly up to a puff adder and deliberately sets his bare foot on its neck. In its struggles to escape and attempts to bite its assailant the poison gland secretes a large amount of the venom. This is just what the Bosjesman wants. Killing the snake, he eats the body and uses the poison for his arrows. Turkish Candy Large quantities of American starch are being used in British Arabia in the manufacture of sweetments and particularly of "Turkish delight," the peculiar candy of the Turks. Ancient Chessen Cheeses 100 years old are said to exist in Switzerland. Paperhanging. A good hint for those who do their own paperhanging is to apply the paste to the wall instead of to the paper. Amateurs will find it much easier to match the pattern, and the paper is less liable to tear by following this method, besides saving time and trouble. Japan's Coal Deposits There are 1,200,000,000 tons of coal deposits in Japan. This coal is now being mined at the rate of 14,000,000 tons a year. Snoring. Snoring is due to air drawn in and expelled through the mouth in such a way as to set the soft palate and uvula vibrating. The reason a person is apt to snore when lying on the back is that in that position the lower jaw is apt to drop down from the pull of gravity, thus opening the mouth and causing the sleeper to breathe through it instead of through the nose. While lying on the side no effort is required to keep the mouth closed. Tree Hearts. The "heart wood" of a tree has ceased to take any part in the vegetative economy of the tree. Its only use is to strengthen the trunk. HONES—Auto. 72775 LES NG RESERVED VEAR'S EVE hateau" UPLIFT WORK IN VIRGINIA Editors Were Ignored by Organization Society Save Norfolk Paper. tion Society, Says Norfolk Paper. Under the caption "Imored the Press" the Norfolk (V.A.) Journal and Guide in a recent editorial said: "The Negro organization society is in session in Richmond. Summed up briefly, the object of the society is to create for the race better schools, better health, better homes, better farms." We have before us a program of the session, in which is represented every sort of Negro organization and every agency for the improvement of Negro life with the exception of the Negro press. "The church, the school, the secret society, the farmer, the physician, the lawyer, the merchant and even the humble woman missionary are represented, but there is no one to speak for what the press is doing for race uplift. "There are twelve Negro newspapers in Virginia, each of which wields considerable influence for good, and if it were not for these twelve Negro newspapers very little would be known of the Negro Organization society or of those who compose it. "Advance notices of the meeting were sent out to most of these papers, and they were generously published. Detailed reports of the sessions will be sent to the papers also, and these will be published as far as space will permit. The Negro press is one of the most unselfish agencies at work for the uplift of the Negro, one of the most powerful and yet the least appreciated. "The orators on the program of this meeting will speak their messages to the hundreds under the sound of their voices; the Negro press will take up the message and herald to thousands and hundreds of thousands of readers. This is the unselfish mission of the Negro press. "Just why the press was ignored in this important meeting we do not know. It was perhaps just one of those blunders that are so often committed by some of the 'big Negroes' in charge of the affair who would not be known outside of their home towns if it were not for the free advertising given them by the Negro press." SOUTHERN RACE QUESTIONS University Commission to Hold Important Meeting In Richmond, Va. The third meeting of the university commission on southern race questions will be held in Richmond, Va., on Dec. 19. The commission, which owes its inception to Dr. James H. Dillard, president of the Jeanes fund and former dean of Tulane university, embodies one main idea—that the time has come for southern white people to study carefully and to speak out boldly on the questions affecting the Negro in his relation to the life of the southern people. It is a nonsalaried body and is composed of one representative from each of eleven southern state universities. Its aim is twofold—first, to discover all the facts possible to learn about the status of the Negro in the south, and, second, to bring these facts to the attention of the white people of the south as effectively as possible. More than any other one thing, the commission hopes to make southern white men of weight speak out frankly. Professor W. O. Scroggs of the Louisiana State university says of the movement: "The four great needs in dealing with our southern race problems are education, co-operation, publicity and patience. As to education, I believe it is highly desirable that a course of instruction in the race question should be given in every institution for higher education in the south. In such a course it should be the object to place before the students the best thought of representative American citizens on this subject and to assist them in adopting a rational viewpoint on all matters concerning interacial relations. "This would undoubtedly have a good effect, but even then much more will remain to be done. The real problem. I believe, is not so much to reach the university student as it is to reach the man who lives on Jones' creek at the head of the hollow. He is not influenced by the printed page, but by the spoken word, and the only spoken word he ever hears on this subject is from one of his own group or from the lips of the demagogue." Industrial School Needs More Room. The Rappahannock Industrial academy at Ozeann, Va., is making good progress under the leadership of Principal W. Edward Robinson. The most urgent need of the school for the present is a dormitory for the young men. Principal Robinson is making an earnest effort to raise the necessary amount to meet the expense of the proposed improvement as speedily as possible. The charter of the institution allows a holding of real estate to the amount of $50,000. Several friends of the school have given generously to its support, and it is hoped that the amount now sought may soon be raised Try Segregation by Elimination. The presence of white men as barbers in the shops of the house of representatives in Washington is new and very strange to the old patrons. Until recently colored men had been employed in the shops of the house for the past fifty years. It is quite significant that where the operators of the present program of race segregation in Washington cannot segregate they eliminate. PROMOTERS OF GOOD WILL Managers of Mississippi State Fair Show Afro-Americans Fine Courtesy. At the very moment when the segregation order at Washington has aroused such strong feeling and much indignant protest, friends of the Negro will surely welcome any sign of hopefulness for the race, especially when that sign is manifested in the state of Jefferson Davis and Vardaman, the only state in the Union which now contains a population more than 50 per cent Negro - consequently, where the race problem might seem to be most acute. The managers of the Mississippi state fair, recently held in Jackson, the capital, some months ago, determined to give Negro exhibitors a larger opportunity than has been theirs in years past. They permitted the erection of a Negro building by Negro contractors, encouraged exhibits not only from Negro schools but also individual exhibitors, and also designated the last two of the ten days of the fair as Negro days, with provision for a Negro parade and mass meeting addressed by speakers of both races, athletic contests and a declamation contest, all of which were successful. The results have been altogether happy. The Negro building was filled to overflowing with exhibits altogether creditable, largely from Negro schools, but also from individual exhibitors. The Negro parade, said to have been a mile long and to have included about 5,000 Negroes, with double that number looking on, was a surprise, not to say an astonishment, in the eyes of both Negroes and white people. It included floats, illustrative of phases of Negro progress since emancipation; sections of Negro school children and thousands of plain citizens; was orderly, impressive and by its good management proved the organizing capacity of Negro leadership. Concerning it the Jackson Daily News commented: "Negro day at the state fair has simply knocked the spots out of any feature that the white patrons of the big institution have pulled off this year-or almost any year, for that matter. The parade, shortly before the noon hour, was hardly short of a sensation. To say that it created astonishment among the white folks is expressing it very mildly. Honestly, you've got to hand it to the colored folks. "They have set an example of civic pride, enthusiasm in behalf of the state fair and pride for their native state that white folks could well emulate." An immense audience of both white and colored people gathered for the noonday mass meeting and listened to addresses from prominent citizens of both races that were able and full of good feeling. MEMORIAL MEETING FOR LATE DR. JOHN R. FRANCIS. Noted Statesmen and Educators Praise Worth of Able Physician. Major R. R. Moton, commandant of cadets at Hampton institute, was one of the speakers at a memorial meeting held in Washington Monday evening, Nov. 24, for the late Dr. John R. Francis, who was one of the most prominent colored physicians of Washington. Other prominent men on the program at the same memorial meeting were the Hon. William Jennings Bryan, secretary of state; Dr. William M. Davidson, superintendent of Washington schools; Professor George W. Cook of Howard university. Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones of the United States bureau of education and William L. Washington, head worker at the Colored Social settlement. The meeting was held in the Metropolitan A. M. E. church under the auspices of the Colored Social settlement, which has exerted a splendid influence for the improvement of living conditions among the masses of colored people in Washington. NUTLEY HALL DEDICATED. New Dormitory at Virginia Union University Formally Opened. Nutley hall, the new dormitory building at the Virginia Union university in Richmond. Va., was dedicated Thursday morning, Nov. 27. The exercises began at 10 o'clock with orchestra music, followed by invocation, Scripture reading, prayer and hymn. President George Rice Hovey read the financial statement of the institution and delivered the keys of the new building to the Rev. Dr. A. Binga, Jr., vice president of the board of trustees. The chief speaker for the occasion was the Rev. Dr. L. C. Barnes, field secretary of the American Baptist Home Mission society. Other speakers on the program were William Hodges Mann, governor of Virginia; George Ainslie, mayor of Richmond; President F. W. Boatwright, Richmond college; Professor W. T. B. Williams, agent of Slater and Jeanes educational funds; Rev. W. H. Stokes, Ph.D., pastor of Ebenezer Baptist church; Samuel Cohen of Richmond, and Dr. Douglass Freeman of the state board of health. Cheering 'Words from Mayor Ainale. In his welcome address to the Negro organization society at its first annual meeting recently held in Richmond, Va., mayor George Ainslie declared his hearty interest in the stand- ard of citizenship of every member of the community. He said he believed in the society and its motto of "Better Schools, Better Health, Better Homes and Better Farms." Two may live on what one may spend foolishly. Occasionally we meet people who are almost as smart as we are. The average man may have music in his soul, but his voice spoils it. Marconi's word carries 2,000 miles. More than that, it carries conviction. A few more exiled kings in Europe and The Hague can be used as a royal asylum. In popular bird lore the hen is assuming more importance than the dove of peace. The telephone is a great boon. It enables many a small man to talk mighty big. Any dove of peace that saw Huerta's picture would know that Mexico is no place to build a nest. The only trouble about collecting the income tax at its source is that it is the source of the trouble. Prices of hogs are down, but the connection between hogs and pork seems to have been lost. Highbrow discussions of children at play are easily reducible to a very short sentence. "Let 'em play." It is fortunate that Sir Thomas Lipton derives more pleasure from building boats than from racing them. Kaiser Wilhelm has bought a newspaper for $2,500,000. What is German for "now is the time to subscribe?" Berlin's ambition to surpass Paris as a center of gayety is nipped in the bud by the kaiser's edict against the tango. It is sincerely hoped that the Balkan nations will now bury the hatchet instead of continuing to bury one another. A New York funeral procession has been halted for traveling too fast; speeding the departed guest, so to speak. Perhaps one reason why the English sparrow flirts his tail so saucily is because it isn't long enough for an algrette. Chicago physicians declare that there is altogether too much surgery. An argument for homeopathic surgeons, as it were. With the suffragists the handwriting on the sidewalk seems to have taken the place of the handwriting on the wall. Mr. Brown is to be succeeded in the presidency of the New York Central by Mr. Smith Mr. Jones will have to wait his turn. One reason why a flat is bad for family life is that the man can find nothing to do about the place except wipe the dishes for the missus. When in the course of your casual reading, unsuspectious of coming trouble, you bump into that word "thru," doesn't it give you a jolt? A Londoner who visited this country says he found money plentiful over here. It would be interesting to know where he did his visiting Job wished that his adversary had written a book, but the modern politician would be content if his adversary would write a letter. So much attention has been given to discovering new "problems" that the work of solving some of the old ones proceeds at a halting pace. Every time a young mother reads a description of the eugenie baby she thinks a reporter has been interviewing her infant while she was out. Among the things that made the old fashioned winter endurable was the old fashioned woolen sock that the old fashioned woman knew how to knit. Chicago policewomen carry their revolvers in handbags. That feminine touch remains to show that doing man's work does not wholly alter woman's nature. The sound of the human voice has been transmitted by wireless across the Atlantic. Strange as it may seem, it was not the voice of a Wall street broker calling for margins. The high price of horses in spite of the progress of the automobile is readily understood when it is known that so much of their meat is being substituted in Paris for steer steak. Restaurants in India are to serve butter in tubes instead of in the usual "patty" form, the European residents there evidently having learned all they care to know about the native Indian's finger prints. Department of agriculture officials say cold storage is responsible for the high price of eggs, but the egg sellers insist that it is the fault of the hens. Neither of the explanations is wholly satisfactory to the consumer. A Chicago woman says that 60 percent of the men would rather contribute to the purchase of a new carpet for the church than to wear it out afterward. The other 40 per cent merely wear out the carpet and refuse to contribute to the new one. RESIDENCE 1262 MACALISTER PLACE TELEPHONE, MONROE 2714 MILES J. 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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. OFFICE HOURS Phone Oakland 4662 From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Automatic 73-058 From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday by Appointment K DR. THEO. R. MOZEE DENTIST 4709 S. State St CHICAGO AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS. User State Government Supervision. $100,000 deposited with the State. Policies and laws require five days extra to ten thousand dollars. 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 The American Life Insurance Co., of Illinois. Tel. Randolph S. Home Office—Harris Trust Building. 115 W. Hemlock St. CHICAGO. TELEPHONES Oakland 1609 Res. Oakland 1760 Auto. 79156 HENRY C. BOMAR & SON FINE FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVERS, PACKERS AND SHIPPERS C. C. HOTEL & BUFFET DAVID McGOWAN, Prop. NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS WITH BATH FIRST CLASS BILLIARD PARLORS 3022 STATE STREET You'll notice that the letter "uf" Is found quite often in distress. And really it deserves to be, For it is "crooked," don't you see. —Exchange. "Have you finished your new house, Brooks?" "Well, I have the garage completed." —Indianapolis Star. Tell us not in mournful numbers Life is but an empty dream For the girl who eats cucumbers And then tops off with ice cream. —Chicago Record-Herald. "When he married the world was all before him!" "And now?" "Now he can't even find ground for a divorce!"—Judge. Through boundless space the world whiris on and on; Within an hour we pass a thousand miles. But such small things our minds dwell not upon. Though much they pore upon the latest styles. —Los Angeles Times. "Does your husband often come to the church so姓able?" Now, Mrs. Fry is much put out Because her husband shook her And asked her if she'd please get up And start the fireless cooker. -Yonkers Statesman. Visitor to Jall—And how did you get here? Confidence Man—They gave me five years just for attending to my business.—Puck. Honesty's the best thing ever. It will bring the metal yellow. Honesty's the best thing ever—'Specially in the other fellow. -Philadelphia Public Ledger. "My husband thinks I'm the dearest thing in the world." "He ought to know. He pays your bills."—Fun. I asked Miranda for her heart And truly hoped to win it Her answer therefore made me start. She said, "You are not in it!" —Lippincott's. "What's the matter, old man? You seem to have had a sudden shock." "A severe one. I asked my barber if I didn't need a hair cut, and he said no."—Louisville Courier-Journal. Lives of husbands oft remind us That our very best defense Is to give in at the outset Of incipient arguments. —Judge. Aunt Alma—So you took your first dancing lesson today. Was it difficult? Small Louise—No. All I had to do was keep turning around and wiping my feet—Exchange. She was a militant suffragette: He is a man who was raised a pet. The preacher had 'em hold hands across. Now which of the two do you 'spose is boss? —Houston Post. Articus—Here's my latest picture, "The Battle." I tell you, war's a terrible thing. Criticus—Oh, I don't think it's as bad as it's painted—Stray Stories. The nature feminine is prone To paradoxes sly. A woman cannot throw a stone, But she can heave a sigh. —Town Topics. "What has become of the orator who used to make such thrilling speeches?" "He had to quit," replied Farmer Corntossel. "He took on so much weight that he couldn't get up on a soap box without smashin' it in"—Washington Star. A markman bold was William Tell. One of the stars. He nearly always rang the bell And won cigars. -Pittsburgh Post. "Sir, Rudolph, the lion, has just bitten off his trainer's arm." "In that case Rudolf won't want any dinner." said the heartless proprietor of the show.-Kansas City Journal. Lives of suffragettes remind us That as long as histrives note We have always had some trouble. More or less, about the vote. Wifey-Anyhow a woman's mind is always cleaner than a man's. Hubby-It ought to be. It changes oftener.-Illinois Siren. The butcher brags of honesty, But for his gore I thirst. For when I ask for sausage he Will hand me out his wurst. -Cincinnati Enquirer. Phone Douglas 883 THOMAS COLE PROPRI C. C. HOTEL 3449 So. State St. Automatic 72-377 Phone You will save many tired steps when you want a four or five room flat if you first call on me. Good Tenants Appreciated. Good tenants Pay rent from the first of each month. Please be among the many good tenants paid for renting the same as agents. 2720 Dearborn St., 2nd flat, 7 rooms, $19.00. 3741 LaSalle St., 2nd flat, front, 5 rooms and bath, $20.00. 2406 LaSalle St., 1st flat, 6 rooms, $12.00. If you want a landlord that will do the same to all honest men you wont rent until you see Samuel Richardson, 160 North Fifth Ave., Room 506, North West corner of Randolph St. Owner. 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 cigars and news stand, 18 W. 31st St., near State. R. 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. 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, 3 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. T. B. Hall, Laundry office, cigars, tobacco and news stand. 3618 South State street. Bell & 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, notions and news stand, 5202 South State street. Coleman & Glanton, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 3342 S. State street. J. S. Williams, ladies and gents shoe dressing parlor, laundry office and news stand. 12 E. 34th street. Miss E. M. McClain, hair dressing parlor and news stand. 30 W. 39th street. Charles A. Murphy, cigars, tobacco, laundry office and news stand. 2972½ S. State street. F. M. Diffay, cigars, tobacco, notions and news stand. 3605 State street. C. Cunningham, cigars, song store, news stand, and periodicals, 3242 S. State street. A. Turpin, cigars, confections and news stand, 3511 S. State street. In the Morning. Through the gates of dawn is driven Mighty Phoebus in his car, And the gloom of night is riven By his lance hurled afar. Now the winds of dawn awaken, With a bugle note they call, And my resolution's shaken, But I shouldn't get up at all! Now the little birds are singing Their sweet matins in the trees, And the cock's shrill cry goes ringing In defiance down the breeze. Now the world begins to shuffle, And keys beep beep beep, And they rise and don their duffle, But I shall not leave the bed! I can hear the dishes clatter; I can hear the housemaid yawn. Now I hear the children chatter And keys put their garmands on. Now I hear the kitchen calling, "Do you mean to sleep all day?" And—the thought of it is galling— I shall get up right away! —Chicago Daily News. Automatic 72-746 HOWARD JEFF CATLIN NETORS L & BUFFET Chicago, Ill. Douglas 1360 and 2349 THE HOTEL 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT As agent buy and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estates for non-residents, including payment of taxes and locking after assessments. Money to loan on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patronage of Chicago business men, The Cranford Apartment Building. 3600. Wabash Ave. THE BROADWAY The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. Sketch from photo of gas are installation which saved one Chicago factory $1200 What Is It Costing You To Light Your Store or Factory—Are You Paying Big Bills for Half Enough Light? The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company Peoples Gas Building Telephone Randolph 4567 The Pompei 20-22 East 31st Street :: CHICAGO THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS GENE BANK 3 per cent allowed Safety Deposit Va REAL ESTATE As agent buy and sell Real Estate on or dents, including payment of taxes and on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patr The Cranfor Building. The finest building ever open Steam heat, electric light, tile ba 'Phone Randolph 803 Sketch from photo of gas are installation which saved one Chicago Factory $1200 last year. What Is It Costing You or Factory—Are You for Half E Are you aware that store and factory Gas Arcs have been greatly improved in recent years? Do you know that these Gas Arcs now yield the tremendous volume of 350 candles for only one cent an hour? Do you know that the Gas Company maintains these lights—keeps them in order—keeps them burning at their maximum efficiency? Do you realize how much a Gas Arc lighting installation The Peoples Gas L Peoples Gas Building Thos. McCain Joe Shoecraft, Mg The P S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place, Chicago Telephone Douglas 1565 GENERAL BANKING owed on Savings Accounts at Vaults, $3.00 per Year ESTATE DEPARTMENT State on commission, manages estates for non-resi- ties and locking after assessments. Money to loan the patronage of Chicago business men. Anford Apartment 20. 3600. Wabash Ave.; ver opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. Casey, Agent, 74 W. WASHINGTON STREET. ing You To Light Your Store Are You Paying Big Bills alf Enough Light? would save you each month? Do you realize that the hundred thousand Gas Arcs in use in Chicago are saving tens of thousands of dollars for your competitors? If you haven't investigated the matter—and the economy appeals to you—drop us a line or phone us. We will gladly send you our printed Gas Arc data—or, if you wish, we can send an expert to submit specific figures on your particular requirements. Gas Light & Coke Company Telephone Randolph 4607 aft, Mgr. Chicago Mort Shoecraft Pomp ei 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. DLA VERDO BUFFET AND DOMESTIC CIGARS AND CIGARS street Phone Aldine 3653 Hotel Brunswick Geo. W. HoIt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS street Dlas 4482 73-974 74-478 HARRY Auto LA VERDO BUFFET IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS AND CIGARETTES 3100 State Street CHICAGO. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS. Phone: Douglas 3256 HENRY JONES THE CAFE Finest T 4 3030 State Street WILLIAM LEWIS, F. Phone Doug MINERAL BUFFET 3517 S. S HIGH CLASS INT THE ELITE CAFE and BUFFET Finest Table d'Hote in the City 4 p. m., to 1 a. m. Street C LEWIS, Prop. HENRY C. SNEE Phone Douglas 3309 Automatic 75-173 GENERAL SPRING CAFE FET AND CAFE 3517 S. State Street, CHICAGO CLASS INTERTAINERS EVERY EVEN IN ESTABLISHED TELE EY 1877 19 WILLIAM LEWIS, Prop. HENRY C. SNEED, Mgr 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 WHOLESA FIFTY-FIRST RAILYA 81st FRANK DUNN WHOLESALE COAL RETAIL FTY-FIRST STREET and ARMOUR AVENUE RAILYARDS 51st St. and L. S. & M. S. 51st 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 Blockl's Ideal & Blockl's Flower In Bottle Perfumes 3004 State Street FRANK DUNN J. B. MoCAHEY TRUSTEES HARRY J. KELLY Prop. BUFFET S AND CIGARETTES CHICAGO. nswick BILLIARDS. Chicago Automatic 72-379 A. F. CODOZOE LITE FFET the City MARY C. SNEED, M'g'r dynamic 75-173 ING CLUB D CAFE CHICAGO EVERY EVENING RETAIL MOUR AVENUE S. & M. S. R AVE. CHICAGO 4709 S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO Chicago, Ill TEL. OAKLAND 1850,1851,1862