The Broad Ax

THE BROAD AX Former Alderman Michael McInerney who for Many Years Shouted Until He was Red in the Face and at All Times Threw Up His Hat for the Hon. Edward F. Dunne] HAS TURNED HIS BATTERIES AGAINST HIM AT A MEETING LAST SUNDAY HELD IN JOHN THE BAPTIST HALL, 51ST AND PEORIA STREETS. THE EX-ALDERMAN OF THE 30TH WARD DECLARED THAT "GOVERNOR DUNNE IS SELFISH AND UNAPPRECIATIVE; THAT HE HAS APPPOINTED ALL OF HIS OWN RELATIVES FAR AND NEAR TO THE BEST OFFICES IN ILLINOIS OUTSIDE OF THOSE." "HE HAS SELECTED A FEW UNWORTHY COLORED MEN OR POLITICAL TRAMPS TO HANDLE AND BOSS ALL THE COLORED PEOPLE IN THIS STATE; THAT "THE PRESENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ILLINOIS HAS INCREASED THE TAX RATE TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT; THAT THE EXTRA MONEY FOR TAXES WILL BE WRUNG OUT OF THE POCKETS OF THE POOR PEOPLE AND SMALL PROPERTY OWNERS." THAT "IT WILL BE EXPENDED TO MAINTAIN A NUMBER OF HIGH-CLASS BASCALS IN EASY JOBS." THAT "YEARS AGO WHEN GOV. DUNNE RAN FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, HE WAS GLAD TO INVADE CARNEVILLE AND GET ON THE OUTSIDE OF SOME OF THE FREE IRISH-AMERICAN FIGHTING WHISKY." THAT "NOW HE HAS TURNED HIS BACK ON DAN CAHILL AND OTHER PROMINENT IRISH-AMERICANS IN THE STOCKYARD DISTRICT WHO HAVE ALWAYS BOOSTED HIS POLITICAL GAME." Vol. XIX. Former A Michael Mo for Many Y Until He w Face and a Threw Up the Hon. Dunne] HAS TURNED HIS BATTERIES AG SUNDAY HELD IN JOHN THE STREETS. THE EX-ALDERMAN OF THE 30TH NOR DUNNE IS SELFISH AND APPOINTED ALL OF HIS OWN B BEST OFFICES IN INLINOIS OU "HE HAS SELECTED A FEW LITICAL TRAMPS TO HANDLE PLE IN THIS STATE; THAT "THE PRESENT CHIEF E CREASED THE TAX RATE TW EXTRA MONEY FOR TAXES W ETS OF THE POOR PEOPLE AN THAT "IT WILL BE EXPENDED T CLASS BASCALS IN EASY JOBS THAT "YEARS AGO WHEN GOV. CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COV CARNEVILLE AND GET ON THE IRISH-AMERICAN FIGHTING W THAT "NOW HE HAS TURNED HIS PROMINENT IRISH-AMERICAN WHO HAVE ALWAYS BOOSTED The aldermanic contest between Joseph A. Swift and William R. O'Toole, in the 30th ward, continues to draw the big and small fry statesmen into the fray and the supporters of each candidate claim that the one that they are backing will easily win with both hands down. The fight between the two aldermanic candidates is extending out over the entire state, for last Sunday afternoon a meeting was held in the interest of Alderman Swift at the John the Baptist hall, 51st and Peoria streets. It was addressed by several of the warm supporters of the present alderman of the 30th ward, and among the speakers was former Alderman Michael McInerney, better known as the heavyweight orator or "stockyards statesman," who for many years in the past has always tossed his hat high up in the air and shouted so long and loud at all times for the Hon. Edward F. Dunne, until he grew red in the face. Before he had been called on to address the meeting he had been busily engaged in oiling up his oratorical machine which had been run down and out of use for some time, and just as soon as he had succeeded in getting it limbered up in good shape he turned all of his batteries at full and terrife force against his former friend and political idol, the Hon. Edward F. Dunne, and many of those who sat under the sound of his voice and were held spellbound by his oratory, readily entertained the idea that the white-winged dove of peace had simply flapped its wings and flown off to some other part of the earth where it would not come in contact with fighting politicians and that the world was coming to an end. Right at the very outset the former ex-alderman of the 30th ward and one of the high priests of the old-line Democrats in the Old Town of Lake, declared that "Governor" Dunne is extremely selfish and unappreciative; that he has proven himself false to the majority of those who have in the past made it possible for him to step high upon the ladder of local state and me- --- HEW TO THE LINE: LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY tional Democratic politics; that he has appointed all of his own relatives far and near to the best offices in Illinois. Outside of those he has selected a few unworthy Colored men or political tramps to boss and handle all the Colored people in this state; that the present chief executive of Illinois has increased the tax rate twenty-five percent.; that the extra money for taxes will be wrung out of the pockets of the poor people and the small property owners. He exclaimed that the extra money thus collected for taxes would be expended to maintain a number of silkstocking, high-class rascals in dead easy jobs. Alderman McInerney asserted that in 1892 that he was one of the first warm supporters of Governor Dunne for judge of the circuit court of Cook county; that he expended much of his own money to assist in bringing about his nomination and election; that at that time Governor Dunne was glad to invade Carneville and get on the outside of a little free Irish-American fighting whisky and free lunch, in his effort to make votes for himself; that now he has grown so great that he has turned his back on Dan Cahill and other prominent Irish-Americans in the stockyards district, who have always greatly delighted to boost his political game. It will be recalled that in 1907, that Governor Dunne was a candidate for re-election for mayor of Chicago, that Alderman McInerney led the fight for him in the 80th ward, who was himself a candidate for re-election to the city council at that time, that the ward rolled up a greater majority for Mayor Dunne than any other ward in the city; that at that time Michael G. Walsh, deputy coroner of Cook county, who was a candidate against Alderman McInerney for the city council, attempted to make a speech against Mayor Dunne around about Root street, but the voters were so wrapped up in the present governor of Illinois that they made Mr. Walsh tear out of the meeting in order to save his life. CHICAGO, JANUARY 31, 1914 M. FORMER ALDERMAN MICHAEL McINERNEY. Better known as the "Stock Yards Statesman," and fiery, eloquent orator, who has turned his batteries against his old friend and political idol for many years, the Hon. Edward F. Dunne. From now on, Governor Dunne and his followers will have a long and hard fight on their hands in the 30th ward and in the Town of Lake. NOTES ON NEGRO PROGRESS. (Furnished by the National Negro Business League.) The Afro-American Investment and Employment Company, of Kansas City, Missouri, is one of the really big business institutions in that city. F. J. Weaver is manager, and the dominant factor in it. The company has a paid-up capital of $15,000, and is doing a splendid business. Mr. Weaver is regarded as one of the most progressive men of his race in the West. J. E. Earle & Company, a boot and shoe repairing establishment doing business at 203 North Illinois street, and 201 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis, is a business managed and controlled by Colored men that is doing a fine business. In addition to repairing shoes, the firm also manufactures and repairs harness. M. C. Whitlor, a Colored man in St. Louis, has demonstrated that one of his race can make good in the packing, expressing and storage business. He is conducting a large and paying business at 2520 North Taylor avenue, St. Louis. Washington, D. C., is an inviting place for some Colored shoemaker and repairer to establish a quick shoe repairing shop equipped with the latest shoe repairing machinery. An experienced man in this business will reap a harvest there. Italians now control the work among Colored people there. The Pythian Temple, at Evansville, Indiana, has been completed, and is not only a credit to the order and to the race, but it is a credit to the city in which it is located. The building, a three-story one, is located in the heart of the city, is substantially built and finely appointed and equipped. The Piedmont Cafe at Meridian, Mississippi, is one of the largest, if not the very largest, restaurants in Meridian. It is owned and operated by John S. Beale, a Colored man. The cafe is a two-story, up-to-date establishment, the proprietor owning both the business and the building in which it is located. The last statement issued by the Beneficial Life Insurance Company, of Indianola, Mississippi, of which Dr. W. A. Attaway is president, shows that it is in a most flourishing condition. The assets of the company amount to $57,999.52, divided as follows: First mort- gage loans on real estate, $35,850; cash in bank and home office, $18,719.97; premium notes and loans, $3,378.55. The Woodman of Union, a fraternal insurance society in Mississippi, of which L. J. Winston is Supreme President, and W. N. Cox is Supreme Treasurer, according to the State Insurance Commissioner of that State's last published statement, has 6,874 policies in force, amounting to $1,952,020.00. The society has paid out, in beneficiaries in endowment alone, $121,861.05. The order is but nine years old. At the close of the day's business, December 11th, last, the Delta Penny Savings Bank at Indianola, Mississippi, had in resources $155,250.45, divided as follows: Loans, discounts, etc., $89,983.36; overdrafts secured, $3,690.81; banking house, $5,000; furniture and fixtures, $3,350.00; sight exchange, $43,927.75; other real estate, $1,200. And this great showing by a Colored bank is made in a town where President Roosevelt closed up a postoffice for two years because its patrons refused to accept mail from a Colored postmistress, and the husband of that postmistress, W. N. Cox, is the cashier and largest stockholder in the bank, and the man most largely responsible for its success. This is but one of the few evidences of Negro successes in Mississippi and the change for better conditions. Many of the large White business houses are depositors in this bank. Anderson Tucker & Co., bankers, is the style of a new business, capitalized and manned by Colored men, ushered in with the new year at Jacksonville, Florida. Charles H. Anderson, treasurer of the National Negro Business League, and Benjamin E. Tucker are the leading spirits in the new Colored banking firm. The new bank is located at 402 Broad street, Jacksonville, in the Masonic Temple. The bank begins business under the most auspicious circumstances, and those connected with it are men of splendid financial standing and who have the confidence of their race, and the White business people as well. Agitation for an up-to-date Colored grocery store in Washington, D. C., is being made by Colored business men. Although Washington has 127,000 Colored population, and this population averages more than $12,000 spent daily by Colored people for groceries alone, there is not a single up-to-date grocery store in the city. The co-operative spirit is growing in Washington, and the Colored citizens there are beginning to realize that Colored Business enterprises mean splendid returns in the way of increased opportunities for Rev. J.F. Thomas and the Members of Ebenezer Church Have Been Engaged in Feeding the Poor and the Hungry of All Races and Nationalities the Past Two Months At 12 o'clock each day for the past two months, Rev. J. F. Thomas and the members of Ebenezer Baptist church, 35th and Dearborn streets, have in a quiet and unassuming way, been engaged in feeding the poor and the hungry of all races and nationalities. Many of the women members of the church, who labor hard, over the washub for the wealthy Whites; serub, iron and perform other hard and laborious work; have cheerfully contributed of their small means to help to buy the food for the poor and hungry, and these same, self-sacrificing Colored women have assisted to prepare and serve it, acting as waitresses, all free of charge. Each day at the hour mentioned above, a stream of humanity could be observed up to this Thursday past, when it was discontinued pouring into the church to partake of the steaming hot soup, hot coffee and other wholesome and nourishing eatables, and, strange to say, that twenty per cent. of those who have enjoyed the free eating at the church were White men. young Colored men and women as clerks, bookkeepers, etc. A first-class, Colored grocery store in Washington will be a financial success. The pharmacy conducted by Dr. R. F. White, a Colored pharmacist, at Owensboro, Kentucky, is unsurpassed for size, stock and volume of business done, by any White pharmacy in that city. Dr. White has had such great success with his pharmacy at Owensboro that he is considering establishing a chain of drug stores, buying his stock in car load lots, and thus be in position to meet any competition in selling prices. The secretary to the president of the New York, Chicago & St. Louis railway, a part of the Vanderbilt system, is a Colored man, Walter B. Wright. Not only is he secretary to the president, and therefore high in authority, but is also first member of the executive committee of the Veteran Association, an organization of employees of the road who have seen twenty-five or more years' service with that company. Mr. Wright, whose home is at Cleveland, Ohio, is a splendid example of the successful Colored man whose merit alone won him success. ONE OF THE IDEAL JUDGES OF COOK COUNTY. Hon. Charles M. Foell, one of the judges of the superior court of Cook county, sitting in chancery, is demonstrating his eminent ability as a jurist by his unbiased and fair decisions in matters brought before his court. In a certain case tried before him recently, which it took three weeks to finish the case, owing to the many angles and litigants concerned. In this case there were a number of Colored people interested, including A. L. Williams, an attorney, with offices at 184 West Washington street; William D. Neighbors, the former banker and real estate dealer; Miss Ethel Spence, his faithful cashier and stenographer; one Bertha Chittenden, and several other Colored people residing in Hyde Park, No.18 omas and the of Ebenezer have Been En Feeding the the Hungry ces and Na the Past ths and they were treated as well as any-one could be treated. No insulting remarks grated upon their ears from the Colored women who served them free at so much self-denial to themselves. It was something unprecedented in the history of Chicago. It was a wonderful contrast between the conduct of these Colored women and the conduct on the part of one of the leading White divines, who conducts one of the largest fashionable churches on one of the avenues cast of State street; when three little Colored boys who were down and out entered his church to enjoy some free doings. He gave each one of them five cents and told them to go off and buy themselves something to eat with it, as there was no room in his church for Colored boys. That was not the case with Rev. Thomas and the members of his church; for they cheerfully served all comers free, regardless of their race or nationality, and they deserve to be highly commended for displaying such a broad Catholic spirit. who at one time had been connected with the Colored Building & Loan association, which was established in that part of the city in 1906. The Whites interested in the outcome of the case one way or another were the Chicago Title & Trust Co., Frederick H. Bartlett & Co., Wm. B. Walrath Real Estate Co., and Edward Vanduser, a lawyer, and others. The building and loan association in question was ably represented during the trial by Hon. David F. Matchett, master in chancery of the superior court. The title to some improved property in Hyde Park was the cause of the long and hotly contested law suit. To make a long story short, it was claimed by Mr. Neighbors or Bertha Chittenden and others and by the said building and loan association, and after the evidence had all been heard Judge Foell, without a quiver gave as his opinion that the association was entitled to the property and ordered the decree written up to that effect. In this act the Colored people of Chicago should take notice of this fairness of one of the judges of our courts, and the highest commendation for his rulings and decisions should be forever instilled into their minds and whenever the opportunity presents itself they should see to it that Judge Charles M. Foell's name will be foremost in their memories as the right kind of judge for our courts, who deals justice to all alike and that the black man's rights are conserved equally under the law. Mr. John J. Hayes, the second member of the firm of J. J. Ryan and Company, manufacturers of brass goods and brass furnishings, 100 South Jefferson street, who is one of the prominent west side Democratic politicians, feels reasonably sure that Hon. Roger C. Sullivan will be the next United States senator from Illinois. Will promulgate and as all three uphold the true principles of Democracy, but single Talmud, Republics, or anyone else can have their say, as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Aix is a newspaper whose platform is editorial, and the editorial right to speak its own mind. 8027 FEDERAL STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 18. Banned from Illinois, Indiana, under Act of March 8, 1876. HEALTH NOTES A San Francisco school teacher had as one of her pupils a boy that was both stupid and incorrigible. He played hockey, lied like a trooper and resisted all efforts to give him instruction of any kind. Finally the teacher noticed that the boy's eyes were bad, and sent a note to his parents to have them attended to. No attention was paid to the teacher's request and the boy grew more and more refractory and unmanageable. Finally the teacher took him to an oculist and had his eyes fitted with proper glasses. The transformation in the boy's manner and habits was little short of marvelous. He seemed for the first time to be able to see things right. He soon became one of the brightest and best pupils in the school, standing at the head of all his classes. It was found that because of defective vision it was next to impossible for him to see print at all, that his ludicrous attempts to answer questions in his recitations excited the laughter and ridicule of his classmates and with the natural result that he hated school and everything connected with it. But when his vision was restored he became a changed boy, voluntarily giving up bad habits and soon winning the reputation of being one of the most studious and best behaved boys in the school—and one pair of glasses saved the boy. Some time ago in these bulletins we had something to say concerning the importance of properly lighted work rooms. In this connection we urged the frequent cleaning of windows so that at all times the maximum amount of natural light might be afforded. There are many of the industrial trades where light and perfect vision are of prime importance in turning out good work. It is a well established fact that either excessive use of the eyes under normal conditions or the use of them under bad conditions causes eye strain, and in time serious impairment of vision. Specialists in diseases of the eye tell us that at least 80 to 90 per cent. of headaches are caused by eyestrain, which may be due to the causes already named and sometimes to improperly fitted glasses. A noted writer on this subject assures that it is impossible to ignore the fact that many people who are compelled to work by artificial light in dark, dirty and poorly ventilated work places where the air is foul, suffer a material and unnecessary loss of physical energy and that most of these will be found with impaired vision due to eye strain. In fact, statistics show that among clergymen, students, clerks, engravers and most of the skilled trades, from 80 to 100 per cent. show the effects of eye fatigue or overuse of the eyes, while among farmers, teamsters and outdoor laborers generally, only 1 to 20 per cent. are ever found to be affected with what we know as eye strain ailments. We all know the value of good eyesight and how much human skill and efficiency are dependent upon it. There are very many of the trades and callings where impaired vision means loss of employment and cessation of earning capacity. But in spite of the fact that eyesight is one of our most precious possessions, most of us are careless and indifferent as to the proper care of our eyes. We use them under the most unfavorable conditions and subject them daily to tasks that are far beyond their normal capacity to stand without doing them serious and permanent harm. Why not then, take care of your eyes! ROBERT N. WOOD, CHIEF OF THE UNITED COLORED DEMOCRACY OF GREATER NEW YORK, HAS BEEN APPOINTED STATE FACTORY INSPECTOR AT $2,000 PER YEAR. Robert N. Wood, who marched at the head of his United Colored Democracy of Greater New York in President Wilson's inaugural parade at Washington, D. C., March 4th, 1913, and who lost his position in the political upheaval in New York City the past October and November, is on top again. Not recently he was appointed to an 1 inspectorship in the state factory department of that state, and he will draw down $2,000 per year as his salary. NEW PEKIN THEATRE. By W. H. Smith. This theatre is now under the management of Mr. W. P. Shaver who has had years of experience in the theatrical world and has at an enormous expenditure of money reconstructed this favorite play house to as near perfection as the building laws will permit. For weeks carpenters, painters and electricians have been busy making alterations to so great an extent that when you step into The Pekin, you will see but few traces of the old interior for the main floor has been thoroughly altered. It is now provided with two wide aisles through the center, making the entrance and exits easy to reach. The entire auditorium has been painted in ivory, and with the addition of all new electric fixtures adds much beauty to its former appearance. The sanitary condition has also been greatly improved as the very best and latest improved ventilatory system has been installed, which will add comfort to the patrons. In reopening The Pekin, Mr. Shaver has shown a great deal of sentiment as at one time he was associated with the late R. T. Motts as a business partner in the Old Pekin Stock Companies, and is leaving nothing undone to revive the theatre which made his over the world and done more to help the Colored thespiens than all past or present efforts has ever accomplished. Mr. Shaver is at present operating a chain of theatres and is much pleased at the addition of such a renowned house as The Pekin, and his confidence in our race is unlimited as he feels that we will give him our hearty support for which in return he will give us the very best entertainment that money and brains can conceive, as he has expended thousands of dollars in equipping and building a new picture operating booth, installing two moving picture machines with all the latest appliances known to the world of moving picture science. Mr. Shaver has spent several evenings on the South side taking notes and studying amusement conditions, and he has seen no difference in our race than the great masses, as all races have gone moving picture crazy, and for that reason he will give a revelation on moving picture exhibits which will include all the great productions in a repertoire of plays that have become famous on both continents. The musical features of the house will be under the personal direction of that young and popular composer and musician, Mr. Joe Jordan, who made the old Pekin orchestra famous, and Mr. Jordan will be supported by a selected number of musicians who will render all of the latest compositions including many of Mr. Jordan's latest compositions. The musical program will be featured during the action of the photo plays. The deportment of the house will be conducted to the highest order of respectability, cleanliness and courteous attention at all times. ORGANIZING A BROTHERHOOD OF RAILROAD TRAIN PORTERS OF AMERICA. The Full Crew Bill Law Is Said to Be the Cause. John E. Winston Is Executive Chairman of the Committee. The Colored train porters of Chicago are organizing into one body of men, an organization to be known as the Brotherhood of Railroad Train Porters of America. They say that they are tired of being kicked around from pillar to post and have come together for once in the history of their railroad career, and intend to stick like all the White brotherhoods of railroad men. Chicago is to be the headquarters of the Brotherhood of Train Porters of America, as this city is the largest railroad center in the world. The full crew bill law is said to be the cause of the men getting together. On account of the passing of the law in many of the states the railroad companies were forced to do away with the services of their train porters. Other cities to set up brotherhood lodges, namely, Kansas City, Sedalia, St. Louis, Moberly, Beaumont, Texas, Baltimore, M. D., with a written permission from the executive chairman of the committee at Chicago, Ills. Mr. John R. Winston will be kept busy looking after business for the Brotherhood of Railroad Train Porters of America, as he is the founder of the organization and will hold the office of executive chairman of the committee. There are five good men on the slate to select from to be elected president of the order—Messrs. Grant Ray, of the Alton Railroad company; Grant Campbell, of the Santa Fe railroad; James Lange, of the Rock Island; Charley A. Wallace, of the Grand Trunk Railway company; Louis Hamilton, of the Wabash Railway company, and there will be twenty on the board of directors, to be elected by the members of the B. of B. T. P. of A. The executive chairman will prepare a slate of officers to be elected for vice presidents and secretary. Dr. M. A. Majors is mentioned for the post of physician for the B. of B. R. T. P. of A., and Attorney S. A. T. Watkins as the counsel for the entire body of the Brotherhood of Railroad Train Porters of America. All porters who have had train porter's experience, such as reading 19 and 31 train orders and freight train experience and have used the switch key can send in their names and addresses for membership, but this organization does not shield any member in his dirt, and must not enroll his name with the organization for any such protection. When you are right the order will stand by you, and may you ever read and subscribe to The Chicago Broad Ax are our best wishes, and wishing the editor, Mr. Julius F. Taylor, a continued success. J. R. W. MOTHER A. M. E. ZION CHURCH BUYS NEW BUILDING. The corporation of the Mother Zion A. M. E. church has purchased the building of the Church of the Bedeemer in 136th street near Seventh avenue. Alterations are to be made as follows: The roof is to be raised and galleries erected; electric lights are to be installed and decorations are to be up to the modern idea. The building when completed will have a seating capacity of from twelve to fifteen hundred and the members of the famous old Mother Zion will have one of the most beautiful edifices in New York City. It will be located convenient to all car lines in the heart of the densely populated Harlem district and in easy reach of its communicants. These transactions speak well for the progressive idea of the pastor, Rev. J. W. Brown, formerly of Rochester, and his able staff of officials. The church in West 89th street, which is valuable, will be sold. Aside from the possession of this property, Zion owns other properties of value, and is considered one of the wealthiest churches in the denomination. It was founded in 1796, the first church being built at the corner of Church and Leonard streets in 1820, and being rebuilt in 1890. The first annual conference was organized in 1821, and the church was burned down in 1839 and again rebuilt in 1840. The Sabbath School was organized in 1845 and in 1864 the church was moved to 10th and Bleeker streets. From there it was removed to its present site in West 89th street, in 1904. The present membership is about 900 representative citizens. There is no doubt that the glad tidings of its advancement will be heralded abroad throughout the country. It is expected that the building will be ready for occupancy by Easter Sunday. The present members of the board of trustees are B. D. Fenderson, Charles C. Groce, Andrew Meade, James E. Nickson, Alonzo A. Rives, William H. DeKalb, B. Herbert Porter, Marcus J. Baker, Louis M. Fenderson and James Chase. Mme. Minnie Johnson is organist and directress. The late E. V. C. Etoa was for thirty-five years a member of the board of trustees. Persons desiring information and wishing to communicate with the pastor may address him at 110 West 139th street, telephone Audubon 3559.—The Amsterdam News, New York City. THE ENGLEWOOD LYCEUM The Lyceum celebrated its first anniversary last Sunday. A splendid program was rendered. The president, Mr. D. W. Johnson, made a short review of the year's work, which has been very satisfactory and successful. Considerable stress was laid upon the fact that the co-operation of every member was necessary to the continuance of a successful work and the maintenance of the high standard which has been set. There was a large audience present and all enjoyed the program. Miss Ethel Maie Brumfield and Miss Marie Jefferson rendered beautiful solos. Mrs. H. M. Jefferies rendered a beautiful reading and was roundly applauded. Hon. George W. Ellis addressed the Lyceum on the subject of Liberia and West Africa. Having lived in Liberia for nine years and engaged in an official capacity as a representative of the United States government, he was able to present to us valuable and interesting information obtained on the ground, in regard to the economic, political and social conditions of the Liberians and surrounding natives. Aside from the historical merit of the address, its chief value rests upon the fact that it was presented from a black man's point of view, giving merit where merit was due as well as pointing out the weak points. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CHARGED WITH POSING IN THE NUDE. One Young Woman of Newton, Mass, Involved in Scandal, Says "Lots Did So" Before Photographer. Boston, Mass., Jan. 28—Charges that a number of Newton high school girls have posed—some of them in the nude —for Harry O. Ryder, an Auburndale photographer, stirred Newton parents today. The girls are daughters of well to do families. The charges are the outcome of the $10,000 attachment filed against Ryder by William A. Graham, of Waltham. Graham alleged that Ryder had posed Helen Graham, the plaintiff's daughter, without clothing. Miss Grace Rady, of Newton, one of the girls mentioned, says: "I often posed for Mr. Ryder in oriental scenes; sometimes I had to wear scant clothing, but I never posed nude. "Lots of girls posed in the nude for Ryder. I can't tell you their names." REVISED MARRIAGE SERVICE. (Milwaukee Leader.) Wilt thou take this brown-stone front, These carriages, this diamond, To be the husband of thy choice, Fast locked in the hands of Hymen? And wilt thou leave thy home and friends To be his loving wife, And help to spend his income, So long as thou has life? "I will," the modest maid replies, The love light beaming from her eyes. And wilt thou take this waterfall, This ostentatious pride, With all these unpaid milliners' bills, To be thy chosen bride? "I will," the fearless mate replies, and eager waits the nuptial ties. Then I pronounce you man and wife, and what I've joined forever. And what I've joined forever, The next best lawyer may disunite And the first Divorce Court sever. February 1st, and Should Be Yours. "Go to Church Sunday," has been the cry of religious workers throughout Chicago for many weeks past. Tomorrow, Sunday, February 1st, is the day and every church and religious meeting place should be crowded. There are no restrictions; everybody—Christians and non-Christians, Jews and Gentiles—are urged to "go to church." Every modern means of advertising has been used to make this movement a success and at least once tomorrow every body should "go to church."—S. COLORED JUDGE DIES. Pittsburg, Kan., Jan. 29.—Judge Andrew Jackson Lee, a Negro who was twice elected police magistrate of Baxter Springs a quarter of a century ago, died here a few days ago. Judge Lee was a native of Tennessee. He came to Kansas with a colony from the South. On the bench at Baxter he was merciless to members of his own race who faced him. Indians from across the Indian Territory line consumed too much "fire water" in Baxter and many of them were hailed before Judge Lee. Judge Lee during his career in Pittsburg was a leader of his race in religious and political affairs. CHIPS Mrs. S. L. Ward still remains ill at her residence, 2958 State street. Mrs. C. Craighead, 6224 Throop street, has been sick for some time. Mrs. J. H. Carr, 6034 Ada street, has been confined to her bed for several days. The Griffin Sisters leave to-day for a two-weeks' engagement through Ohio over the old time circuit. Enos Bond, Jr., 6127 Loomis street, has recovered from a long spell of sickness, but is still unable to attend school. Attorney B. F. Moseley was entertained at dinner Sunday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Julius N. Avendorph, 3732 Calumet avenue. Dr. W. H. Marshall, 3102 South State street, continues to hold his own with the many other able M. D.'s on the south side. Connecticut has had a law requiring registration of births and deaths on its statute books since 1644. Still there are states in the union without this much needed legislation. Mrs. Mamie Sloan, who has been confined to her residence, 5009 Dearborn street, by illness, is showing marked improvement under the care of Dr. Turner. Mrs. J. B. Stone, of Indianapolis, Ind., accompanied her sister, Mrs. R. Buckner, 5027 Federal street, home to this city on Wednesday, and she will spend some time here on a pleasant visit with her. Dr. C. Lee Jefferson, residence 6119 Loomis street, pastor of Hope Presbyterian church, Englewood, was unable to attend his services last Sunday on account of illness. Judge R. D. Ruffin, 8153 Forest avenue, one of the head men in the North Dakota Coal & Iron company, will in the near future make a business trip to New York City. Sunday night little Holen Hayes, only daughter of Mrs. Mamie Hayes, 5015 Dearborn street, was baptised and became a member of Berean Baptist church, and on Friday she was graduated from the grammar department of the Farren school. Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones will speak at the Appomattox Club, 3441 Wabash Avenue, Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, February 8, on Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. G. H. Hutchinson will sing. Alderman Hugh Norris has received the unanimous indorsement of the 2nd Ward Republican organization in his fight for reelection to the city council. The ten or twelve Colored precinct captains in the ward are standing by him. Former Governor and Mrs. William Sulzer are now at home during the sessions of the New York legislature, at 48 Adobe street, Albany, N. Y. Every few days Governor Sulzer pours a few more hot shots into the sides of the Hon. Charles F. Murphy, the head chief of Tammany Hall, and he is gradually unhorsing him. Cary B. Lewis, the Chicago correspondent for the Indianapolis Freeman, is on a visit to Tuskegee Institute, Alabama; the special guest of Prof. Booker T. Washington and Emmett J. Scott. He will return to Chicago by way of Birmingham, Ala., Nashville, Tenn., and Louisville, Ky., his old boyhood home. Alderman William J. Healy has faithfully served all of his constituents in the 18th Ward for two terms in the city council and the Afro-American voters and the majority of the other voters residing in his ward will stand by him Tuesday, February 24, and at the Aldermarie election, April 7. 一 Miss Fannie Wise, who for a number of years delighted the theater-goers on the south side stroll, and who was the leading prima donna of Cole & Johnson's "Red Moon" company, has embraced religion, being converted recently at a revival meeting, causing her to retire from the stage, and she has joined Quinn chapel and become a member of its choir. She may engage in evangelistic work. She states that her pathway in the past before the footlights has not always been strewn with sweet scented roses. Her many friends and admirers wish her the greatest success and much happiness while she is engaged in working in the vinyard of her Lord. In connection with their theatrical agency, the Griffin sisters have also opened a domestic employment agency for men and women. Good positions for the right people. Both phones. Auto 71703. Night. 77409. Bell, Douglas 4558. Office 3159 South State street. Hours from 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. 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. 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You'll find it's good advice: If you must get a skate on, you Will never cut much ice. —Cincinnati Enquirer. Crawford—There's no doubt, the wise thing is to practice economy. Crabshaw—But this is an extravagant age, and we seem to be out of practice.—Judge. A silent place this world will be, We'll speak but once a week, If at some time we all agree To think before we speak. Too many good resolutions die young. The clean tablecloth catches the early grease spot. Most men who have money to burn carry fireproof wallets. Extremes meet, but they don't always speak as they pass by. The only sure thing about the weather is that it is always unusual. Ask the average man a simple question and he will make a speech. Lots of men are slaves to their money, but then the world is full of emancipators. Strangely enough, none of the oppressed has suggested government ownership of hens. Very few quarrels or misunderstandings are fixed up satisfactorily by means of a revolver. Take care of the pennies, and as for the dollars—well, some kind friend will take care of them for you. The man who can say "Yes" and "No" at the right time has the greatest command of language. Lots of things worth while can be accomplished in twelve months by a truly progressive community. A new plant, a new machine, a new serum may any day radically affect the course of social evolution. A Chicago hypnotist has opened a school for book agents. Most of 'em are post graduates in that art. A Minnesota college offers a course in sausage making. The students will certainly have a long grind ahead of them. It is said there is about $12,792,000.00 in the world. And 90 per cent of the inhabitants control the last six figures. The Cleveland physician who ran over a holdup man has discovered a new and promising use for the automobile. The happiest wife is not always the one who marries the best man, but the one who makes the best of the man she marries. It does sound better to say that we accepted the position than to say we nearly ran our legs off and told forty lies to get it. The unluckiest man is the one who the day after he has paid a tax on his income finds out that the cashier has run away with it. The times when a farmer's personal knowledge of finance was limited to a very faulty judgment of gold bricks are away back in the past. The German crown prince is said to spend much of his leisure time making furniture. At last we know what is meant by a royal good time. Dr. Wiley says Eve was created before Adam. The good doctor is evidently the one who can tell us whether the egg or the hen came first. When a man tells a woman of forty that she appears to be growing younger all the time she is likely to guess that she has met a cheerful liar. Lord Rosebery says England ought to have 500,000 more babies than she has. Can't the suffragettes be persuaded to do something about it? A Moorish woman is not supposed to know her own age, which indicates that the proverb beginning "Where ignorance is bliss" has been translated. The New York gun men who assassi- nated Rosenthal now make the plea that they were "just bad boys." "Bad" is rather strong. Wouldn't "naughty" be better? An exchange says that there are no less than nineteen "Bald mountains" in the United States. When a mount- ain begins to shed its hair there's no cure for it. Nobel prizes are new only in name. Herodotus, the father of history, was given the Nobel prize of his day for literature at the Olympic games more than 2,300 years ago. A Kansas City man has invented a contrivance to dry a woman's hair, but the only way to button her up the back is by digital hysterics combined with more or less smothered profanity. A well known medical writer suggests that every policeman should also be commissioned a health officer, the idea being perhaps that the policeman should be authorized to arrest disease on sight. Modern children are taking a pledge never to be afraid, especially in the dark. Now, if they can only be got to take another, pledging them to keep this pledge, the matter will be disposed of nicely. The Chicagoan whose name was Pulponisoringappacopocankaummonpourgloggonlos and whose house burned down while he was trying to spell it over the telephone still has a good deal left to complain of. --- Opens Saturday Eve., Jan. 31st At 6:30 P.M. GRIFFIN THEATRICAL AND SCHOOL OF VA MAIN OFFICE: 3159 SO. STATE STREET Phones: Auto. 71-703, Doug. 4558 Douglas 73—TELEPHONE "The CH Frank H Mr. Clarence Jones, S Personally conducted Grand SUNDAY FROM 5 TO 10:30 P. 346 E. 35th Street, JOE SHOECE 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. "You said you would make papa come to terms." "I did, and they were the vilest any one ever applied to me."—London Mall. Should you attain to knowledge great A certain sadness will befall; You can't get any one to wait And listen while you tell it all. —Washington Star. Mrs. Newgold—Genevieve, Albertine, you are not playing that duet together. One of you is a bar ahead of the other. Genevieve (proudly)—Well, I was the one ahead, anyway!—Puck. When you count up the worries that enter some lives Do not stop Till you add in the husbands who go with their wives "Are you familiar with the Mexican situation?" "Only up to 8 o'clock this morning." —Detroit Free Press. "Let us fly," said the ardent lover bold To his fairest fascinator, Not that he feared her father's wrath, But that he was an aviator. —Baltimore American. "Time works wonders," quoted the sage. "That's because it is always on the job," returned the fool.—Cincinnati Enquirer. "How is your Shakespearean club getting on?" "Splendidly. We learned two new steps last week."—Life. They go into the church unwed, And married they come out. And this is why, it has been said, The sex is so devout. —Puck. Jack—My mother paid $0 for this coat. Jill—My mother has a charge account. She never pays for anything.—Collier's Weekly. There was a young man named Snider, Whose hobby was hard apple older. He called on his dame, But stuttered her name And dared not sit down beside her. —Spokane Spokesman-Review. "I see that one of the ladies says geniuses never ought to marry." "I suppose she is married or doesn't know a genius who would be likely to ask her anyhow." — Chicago Record-Herald. We couldn't get along without the active human brain. But save us, kindly providence, from people who explain. —Dallas News. Home Address: 3645 RHODES AVENUE Auto. 77-409 Finest Cafe in the City. Astronomers and golfers are Alike, so it appears— At any rate both meditate The motion of the spheres. —San Francisco Chr SISTERS CALL AGENCY D LAUDEVILLE ART Managers and Acts Write or Call Hours: 11 A. M. to 6 P. M. CHICAGO HONES—Auto. 72775 "Chateau" Call, Prop. Mymphony Orchestra by Mr. Clarence Jones EVE. Musicale M., EVERY SUNDAY Opposite Grand Blvd. RAFT, MGR. It is perhaps better to be green with verdancy than with envy. Some married men make ideal companions—away from home. In addition to other things, Mexico now seems to need the money. Many a man would benefit more from a holiday if his wife took it for him. Vaccination may keep people from taking things, but it won't cure kleptomania. Cincinnati wants lamps on baby carriages. It'll want headlights on roller skates next. It is costing more now even to look at an egg. Egg candlers are demanding higher wages. And now Manhattan is to have a building taller than the Woolworth. The sky is the limit. Early to bed and early to rise—and you'll be surprised at the people you will meet going home. At the same time if Vesuvius could cure her own bronchitis Italy would be able to breathe more freely. Many large corporations are learning that it is both profitable and wise to make the people love them. It begins to look as though a bad thing were now a good thing for the average New York play producer. Switzerland may welcome Mrs. Pankhurst with full confidence that nobody will attempt to burn down the glacial scenery. Midwinter surf bathing may be delightful, but a lot of people manage to get along without it with no discomfort whatever. A Pennsylvania farmer boasts of a hen which laid an egg with a nickel inside. Another puzzle for the income tax collectors. The new water cure for bichloriditis will doubtless prove effectual if the patients are fortunate enough to rally from the water. Washington is to stop the use of profanity on the streets. This is a cold and unsympathetic world for disappointed office seekers. It is reported that King George liked the first poem of Poet Laureate Bridges. Possibly the king liked it because it was rather abort. Under the Management of H. C. JENKINS Service Unexcelled. HALF CENTURY OF FREEDOM Dr. Friessell Makes Optimistic Address at Hampton Institute Celebration. "Here in Virginia colored people have a better chance than anywhere else in the world to live and improve. We can work out the race problem better in America than anywhere else. While there is much for the colored people to struggle for, still there should be great thanks to God for what has been accomplished." These inspiring words were spoken by Dr. Hollis B. Friessell, principal of Hampton institute, when he addressed the large audience of colored people who recently assembled in the normal school gymnasium at Hampton institute to hold a union celebration of their fifty years of freedom. Dr. Frissell urged the colored people to co-operate for the development of the nation. He referred to the work which the Negro Organization society is doing to teach the lessons of "better health, better education, better farms and better homes." He expressed his pleasure at seeing so many of our people of the lower peninsula gathered at Hampton institute. Rev. A. A. Graham of Phoebus, the presiding officer, referred to the important work which mothers and fathers now aged had done in making it possible for our young people to get an education. Addresses by local colored men and women showed the progress that has come during fifty years of freedom and the work that remains to be done. The music included singing by the large Hampton chorus and audience and band selections under the direction of Professor W. M. O. Tessmann. JAMES D. CORROTHERS AS WRITER OF SHORT STORIES Glimpse of His Early Strugles and Subsequent Rise to Prominence. That due preparation for one's calling in life, a fixed aim, high ideals and sticking to the job are necessary factors in the upward struggle to gain success are distinctly apparent in the rise of the Rev. Dr. James D. Corrothers, poet, orator and short story writer. Dr. Corrothers is a native of Michigan and received his early education in the public schools of South Haven, Mich. Being the only colored boy in the school, he had a hard time convincing the white boys that he was human flesh and blood just as they were. He met their taunts and slurs both in the classroom and on the school grounds with manly courage and proved himself to be the equal in intellect and physical prowess of any in his class. By hard labor and strict economy he made his way through school, finally graduating from Northwestern university and Bennett college. Dr. Corrothers has been active in the ministry, but devotes practically all of his time now to literary work. His poems and short stories have appeared in some of the leading magazines and newspapers, such as the Century, American, Criterion, the Philadelphia Press and other well known and influential publications. One of his latest poems, "The Dream and the Song," appears in the January number of the Century. The Rev. Mr. Corrothers, accompanied by his wife, who is a successful music teacher and gifted pianist, attended one session of the National Negro Press association at its annual meeting held in Philadelphia last August and by invitation delivered almost timely and helpful address which was much appreciated by the members of the association and the large audience present. He is destined to rise still higher in the galaxy of poetic fiction and short story writers. Always abreast of the times, competent, genial and ambitious, his fame will increase with the coming years. Professor Spingarn's Speaking Dates. Professor J. E. Spingarn, chairman of the board of directors of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, opened his speechmaking campaign against race segregation at a large and enthusiastic meeting in Detroit Thursday evening, Jan. 8. He arrived in Chicago Saturday and spoke at Lincoln Center Sunday, Jan. 11. From Chicago Mr. Spingarn went to Quincy, Ill., where he delivered a most effective address Tuesday, Jan. 13. The other places and dates in his schedule for speeches are Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 15 and at Topeka, Kan., Jan. 16. The Hon. Arthur Capper, Progressive candidate for governor of Kansas, is expected to preside at the meeting in Topeka, St. Louis Jan. 19, Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 22 and perhaps at Cleveland, O., Jan. 25 on his return trip to New York. Local League on Urban Conditions. The Savannah (Ga.) branch of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People, recently organized by Assistant Director Eugene K. Jones of New York, starts off auspiciously. Since its inception the early part of November it has raised over $270 as a fund with which to carry on its work. The league distributed dinners and gifts of various kinds to needy families and the less fortunate children of the community as a Christmas remembrance. Soi C. Johnson is president of the league. Alpha Lodge to Hold Celebration. What promises to be one of the biggest events in secret society circles in Brooklyn in February is the forty-fifth annual celebration and reception of the founding of Alpha lodge, 1881. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. The affair will be held at Labor lycum Thursday evening, Feb. 8. SEGREGATION OF FARMERS. Du Bois Store the Poe Theory at Ad- vancouver association's Meeting. New York.-Farm segregation as the newest and most pressing development of the Negro problem in the south was the main topic of the first session at the annual meeting of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People recently held in this city. The speaker who told of the movement to curtail the landholdings of our people was Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, director of publicity and research for the association and the first to spread the facts of the situation in the north. He attacked the position of Clarence Poe, editor of the Progressive Farmer, as one of the chief supporters of the idea of farm segregation and reviewed the progress in agriculture and property in land on the part of the colored people which has led to the plan to limit their activities. Other speakers were Mrs. Beille C. La Follette, wife of United States Senator Robert M. La Follette, and Charles Edward Russell, recently Socialist candidate for mayor of New York. The business session of the association consisted of reports of the progress of work throughout the country during the year and the annual election. The following were elected as directors: Elbridge L. Adams, Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop, Rev. W. H. Brooks, Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, Mrs. Florence Kelley, Charles Edward Russell and John G. Underhill of New York, Miss Mary White Ovington of Brooklyn and Miss Jane Addams and Dr. C. E. Bentley of Chicago. The reports of committees showed a healthy growth for the association during the year, with over 1,000 new members added, making the total membership about 3,000 and a total contribution of almost $14,000, representing an increase of almost $7,000—1 e., 100 per cent—as an indication of the increasing interest in the work of the association. Besides people in this city who attended the meeting, there were about 400 from the branches of the association in important cities from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast present. Dr. Du Bois began his talk on farm segregation by reviewing the solution of the Negro problem suggested twenty-five years ago. "Take the Negro out of politics. Train him for work, particularly for farm work. The result will be the disappearance of the Negro problem." He went on to give statistics to show that the Negro has submitted to practical disfranchisement through a large part of the south and to complete social discrimination against him, in order to gain the chance for education and independent support. The results have been that the Negro schools have been neglected, a large proportion of our children are not in school, and there has been quiet but determined oposition to the success of the higher schools for the race, while in the industrial and agricultural field the Negro has had to contend against tremendous odds. Instead of welcoming the fact that, despite odds, the Negro has developed his abilities and acquired farm property as the working out of the solution suggested a quarter of a century ago, the advancement of the race has roused alarm. CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF SENATOR CHARLES SUMNER Birthday of Famous Champion of Human Rights Fittingly Observed. Speaking at a largely attended meeting in Washington Tuesday night, Jan. 6, the Rev. Dr. I. N. Ross, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, urged the colored people to arm themselves with every necessary equipment for the proper protection of their civil and political rights as American citizens. He gave it as his opinion that the race should spend less money for musical instruments, dancing lessons and the like and more for the kind of education which qualifies one to defend himself against insult and oppression. The meeting was held in honor of the birthday of Charles Sumner, the great champion of human freedom and liberty. Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard also spoke in defense of the race, declaring that the present attitude of the national government toward our people was nothing less than a new slavery which did not even represent the heart and conscience of the true south toward the colored people. The speaker denounced the segregation of employees in the government service, declaring that in many instances the law of the civil service commission and the constitution of the United States were both being violated. Dr. Ross said that it was the policy of this country to prepare for war in time of peace and that the race should look well to its primary interest now, because no government can long exist in peace and prosperity half slave and half free. This was Lincoln's ipse dixit, and it proved to be more than true. The meeting was enthusiastic and will result in much good to the cause of justice and fair play for those who are being wronged without just cause. Suffrage League to Give Song Recital. The Lucy Stone Suffrage league of Pittsburgh is preparing for an elaborate song recital, to be given at the Bethel A. M. E. church. Thursday evening, Feb. 26. Mme Marie Burton-Hyman, the well known soprano solist of the Chicago Conservatory of Music, will take the leading part. Mrs. It. Welford Holmes is president of the league. ADVOCATES EQUAL JUSTICE. What Oswald Garrison Villard Says About Race Segregation. The news from Washington that the effort to segregate the colored and white clerks in the federal departments is checked if not ended must cause to rejoice every one who believes in fair play and the square deal, says Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of the New York Evening Post, in a lengthy article in the Philadelphia Press Jan. 2. He says: Particularly to supporters of the Woodrow Wilson administration, like myself, is the news welcome, for this attempt to draw caste lines in the very heart of the government of the greatest of democracies, founded upon the principle that all are born free and equal, constituted a grave blot on Mr. Wilson's record, besides laying him open to the charge of preaching a "new freedom," but practicing a "new slavery" for those upon whom divine Providence in its wisdom has bestowed dark skins. But, if we can rejoice over this reversal of a bad federal policy, to our shame be it said that segregation goes on apace elsewhere. Nine southern cities have voted to establish the ghetto on American soil, though Augusta, to its credit, has just voted down this cruel and un-American proposition. It is a policy dictated by the most selfish of considerations, for it would make the progress of a race in an urban community depend upon land values. For once the commonest excuse for holding the Negro down—the false cry of race purity and of social equality—is put aside in favor of this new proposition that the Negroes must be confined to a given quarter lest by going elsewhere they depreciate the property of whites. Thus it is laid down that if a colored man would rise and secure for his children better light, better air, a better home in less crowded and more sanitary quarters, he is thereby committing a social crime; that we must prevent his carrying out an ambition which we applaud in every other American, be he Jew or gentle, Armenian or Russian or Pole or German or pure American. We reprobate it in the Negro as if mere contact with him were leprous. We can all sympathize with those whose property suffers in value by reason of color prejudice, but the whole history of our cities tells of the ruination of aristocratic quarters by the influx of trade or of masses of immigrants. Sudden changes in value are what every one faces who buys urban property. Losing money ought surely never to be an excuse for putting extra burdens on a race already heavily disadvantaged. BIG FINANCIAL CAMPAIGN. Favorab's Outlook For New Y. M. G. A. Building In New York. The recent Y. M. C. A. building fund campaign in New York, which attracted nation wide publicity, brought about a unity of effort never before known among the colored people of that city. It called up intent energies which were heretofore undreamed of. It established self confidence among individuals who worked earnestly to do their share in securing funds for the big Y. M. C. A. building campaign, and it resulted in the collection of over $40,000 in a fortnight from those who had little to give. This co-operation indicates what may be brought about when men and women realize that they have important interests in common and that they win for themselves a new place in the estimation and respect of their white friends when they become active workers instead of passive beneficiaries. The daily reports from those raising money in the campaign evoked much favorable comment. Analytical minds were active in giving, by comparison, true value to the gifts of our men and women-gifts from a race with few avenues open for earning even a bare living in a great cosmopolitan city. Dr. J. E. Moorland, national secretary of the colored men's department of the Y. M. C. A., and his able assistants deserve a great deal of praise for their untiring work in raising money for the large fund from which the colored people will receive back enough money for two well equipped buildings. More important than the added material equipment of the Y. M. C. A. work will be the improved social reaction among our people, who will have more opportunity to develop along the lines of physical conservation, wholesome amusements and religious culture. The fact that our race will have in New York an association building costing $150,000 for men and one costing $100,000 for yong women will put more pressure on men and women in other cities so that they will follow the farsighted wisdom of such a man as Julius Rosenwald of Chicago and help the colored people financially and otherwise to have in cities and towns where the race resides in large numbers first class association buildings and efficient organizations to help in the struggle for the higher things of life. The Portsmouth (Va.) Choral Society. The Choral society of Portsmouth, Va., a well organized musical organization, recently presented the cantata "Hlawtha's Wedding Feast" at the Hampton institute with much success. The program was given in two parts and consisted of mixed quartets, baritone, soprano, tenor, contralto and bass voices. Hiram Simmons was director and pianist. He was assisted by R. Nathaniel Dett, director of music at Hampton institute. RESIDENCE 1262 MACALISTER PLACE TELEPHONE, MONROE 2714 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW SUITE 318-320 REAPER BLOCK CLARK AND WASHINGTON STS. TELEPHONES CENTRAL 220 AUTOMATIC 41-910 CHICAGO A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 118 North La Salle St. Chicago Suite 615 to 616 Telephone Main 3077 PHONES: OFFICE, MAIN 4153 AUTOMATIC 33-736 [RESIDENCE, DREXEL 799] Walter M. Farmer ATTORNEY AT LAW SUITE 708, 184 WASHINGTON ST. NOTARY PUBLIC CHICAGO Phone Franklin 8727 Bona 508 M. 36th St. Tel. Douglas 4897 J. GRAY LUCAS Attorney-at-Law 118 N. 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Since her first appearance on the stage in Russia, fourteen years ago, Mme Nazimova has played 318 parts. Wahkakum county, the smallest in the state of Washington, has a woman clerk, Miss Mary C. Cooper, and her work has been highly complimented in a recent report of the bureau of inspection. Mrs. Ernest Hart, the woman scientist of England who discovered the new system of waterproofing which made washable banknotes possible, is the presiding genius in a factory which is erected in London to carry through some of the chemical processes she has perfected. Mme. Emmy Destinn, the prima donna who sang for a cinematograph company recently in a lion's cage, has received for this performance the largest salary ever paid to a singer. For singing a single aria from "Mignon" she has been paid $12,500. She was in the cage exactly five minutes, so that the payment works out at $2,500 a minute. In addition to this, the film company had to insure her for $125,000 against death or injury. The Royal Box. The Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark, who is aged fourteen, has been made "Translator of English" by the Danish boy scouts, of whom he is one. Queen Mary is an enthusiastic book lover, and whenever she pays short, informal visits to London she usually goes to a famous book shop in the west end, as nothing pleases her better than to be able to look through the new books at her leisure. Prince Alexis Karageorgegvich, who has taken up his residence in America with his American bride, who was Mrs. Huger Pratt of Cleveland, is a claimant to the throne of Servia. He fought in the ranks of the Servian army as an enlisted man in the war with the Turks. The prince is a cousin of King Peter of Servia and asserts that he is entitled to the throne. Current Comment. Folks are queer. They light matches to find gas leaks and neglect to light the gas when hunting for medicine bottles. Some enterprising newspaper man ought to send out an authoritative statement on "Who's Killing Who" in Mexico. — Memphis Commercial Appeal. The season of swimming and boat rocking fatalities is past, but that of skating disasters has begun, while the automobile we have always with us.—New York Tribune. Typhoid fever has practically been driven from the army and navy, and some day it should be driven from civil life, when the facilities for prophylactic vaccine treatment become more general.—New York World. Aerial Flights. The use of looping the loop in an aeroplane is problematical unless it is expected to help in military action by throwing the enemy into a state of dazed admiration—Washington Star. The "automatic stabilizer" invented by Orville Wright is said to make it possible to learn to fly in twenty minutes. If flying is made too easy and too safe will there be the same incentive to learn?—New York World. The French have figured it to show that in 1908 there was one death of an aviator for every 1,600 kilometers flown, while in 1912 there was one death for every 140,000 kilometers only. As we see it, they simply fly a little farther now to come to the same end.—Buffalo Commercial. Flippant Flings. The coal man will make things warm for you, even if you don't pay his bills.—Philadelphia Record. The proposition to tax bachelors to provide pensions for widows is enough to provoke the bachelors to marry the widows out of revenge.—Baltimore American. Another English literary man has been knighted. Soon there will be nothing to read in England but "A Thousand and One Knights."—New York American. It is being argued in New York that a lemon trust exists. This is a hard case to prove. If anything, there is too much competition in lemons—you can pick 'em anywhere.—Boston Globe. Phone Douglas 883 THOMAS COLE PROPRI C. C. HOTEL 3449 So. State St. Automatic 72-377 Phone KEYSTONE DAVID McGO NEATLY FURNISHED FIRST CLASS BILL 3022 STATE STOVE HEATED PLATS TO SUIT INCOME. 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. S. Cole, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 34 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. George McFaro, shoe shining parlor and news stand. 3800 $ _{1/2} $ State street. T. B. Hall, Laundry office, cigars, tobacco and news stand. 3618 South State street. Bell & Alford, cigars, tobacco and news stand. 3128 $ _{1/2} $ 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. "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 marksman 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 his rises note We have always had some trouble, Move or less, about the vote. Automatic 72-746 HOWARD F. CATLIN ETORS & BUFFET Chicago, Ill. Douglas 1360 and 2349 E HOTEL DWAN, Prop. ROOMS WITH BATH LIARD PARLORS E STREET 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year As agent buy and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estates for non-residents, including payment of taxes and looking after assessments. Money to loan on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the patronage of Chicago business men. The Cranford Apartment Building. 3600. Wabash Ave. THE FORTY-FOURTH STREET 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 4557 The Pompei 20-22 East 31st Street :: CHICAGO THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE 3 per cent allowed Safety Deposit Va REAL ESTATE As agent buy and sell Real Estate on dents, including payment of taxes and on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites the pat The Cranfor Building. The finest building ever op- steam heat, electric light, tile b 'Phone Randolph 803 Switch from photo of gas are installation which saved one Chicago Factory $120 half year. What Is It Costing Y or Factory—Are Y 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 LA Peoples Gas Building Thou. McCain The P Buffet 20-22 East 31st S 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 estate on commission, manages estates for non-resi- tates 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. 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 4867 Mort Shoecraft Pompei A STORE FOR EVERYBODY HILLMAN'S STATE & WASHINGTON STS. Everything. to sell, 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. OHN J. BRADLE Real Estate Loans Fire and Plate Glass Insurance Dallas 4482 73-974 74-478 HARRY LA VERDO BUFFETTE AND DOMESTIC CIGARS AND CIGARS street LA VI IMPORTED AND DO 3100 State Street HOTEL BUFFET, LA VERDO BUFFET IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS AND CIGARETTES] 3100 State Street CHICAGO. HOTEL BRUNSWIG GEO. W. HOLT, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS TE STREET Anglas 3256 Auto 3004 STATE STREET 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 KEY 1877 1 WILLIAM LEWIS, Prop. HENRY C. SNEED, M'sr Phone Douglas 3309 Automatic 75-173 HIGH CLASS INTERTAINERS EVERY EVENING JOHN J. DUNN WHOLESALE FIFTY-FIRST RAILYAIR 81e FRANK DUNN WHOLESALE COAL RETAIL FTY-FIRST STREET and ARMOUR AVENUE RAILVARDS 61st St. and L. S. & M. S. 61st St. and ARMOUR AVE. NN OCKI, Prea. F. W. BLOCK JOHN BLOCKI, Pren. F. W. BLOCKI, Trns. 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 Phones {Douglas 4482 Auto 73-974 Auto 74-473 Phone: Douglas 3256 FRANK DUNN J. B. MoCAHEY TRUSTEES HARRY J. KELLY Prop. BUFFET AND CIGARETTES| CHICAGO. 653 NSWICK op. BILLIARDS A. F. CODOZOE LITE FFET in the City MARY C. SNEED, Mgr. dynamic 75-173 BING CLUB D CAFE CHICAGO EVERY EVENING RETAIL OUR AVENUE S. & M. S. AVE. CHICAGO F. W. BLOCKI, Tress. I & SON Telephone Yards 693 4709 S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO PHONE DOUGLAS 8653 CHICAGO Automatic 72-379 Chicago, Ill TEL. 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