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THE BROAD AX Many of the Leading Social Lights among the Afro-Americans in Chicago ATTENDED THE EIGHTH REGIMENT ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD BALL AT THE SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMORY, MONDAY EVENING. MANY PROMINENT WHITE CITIZENS BOTH LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WERE PRESENT TO ENJOY THE BAND CONCERT PRECEDING THE BALL. COL. FRANKLIN A. DENISON AND MRS. LOUIS B. ANDERSON LED THE GRAND MARCH WHICH WAS CONDUCTED BY MR. JULIUS N. AVENDORPH. THE NEW COL. OF THE EIGHTH REGIMENT WAS PRESENTED WITH A SHARP SHOOTERS HAND CARVED, HAND ENGRAVED GOLD MEDAL SET WITH DIAMOND ORNAMENT BY THE TEXAS CLUB AND OTHER FRIENDS. IT IS VERY VALUABLE AND THE TOKEN OF FRIENDSHIP IS HIGHLY PRIZED BY THE RECIPIENT. HE WAS ALSO PRESENTED WITH A TESTIMONIAL BY EX-MAYOR FRED A. BUSSE, JUDGES CHARLES M. FOELL, CHAS. A. McDONALD, JOHN P. McGOORTY, MARCUS KAVANAGH, GEORGE KERSTEN AND OTHER PROMINENT WHITE CITIZENS. JOHN L. McINERNEY EX-ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF CHICAGO DELIVERED THE PRESENTATION SPEECH. Vol. XIX. Many of the Social Life the Afro-A Chicago ATTENDED THE EIGHTH REGIMINAL BALL AT THE SEVENTH REGIMINAL MANY PROMINENT WHITE CITIES MEN WERE PRESENT TO ENJOY THE BALL. COL. PRANKLIN A. DENISON AND GRAND MARCH WHICH WAS AVENDORPH. THE NEW COL. OF THE EIGHTH REGIMINAL A SHARP SHOOTERS HAND MEDAL SET WITH DIAMONDS AND OTHER FRIENDS. IT IS OF FRIENDSHIP IS HIGHLY PRECIOUS. HE WAS ALSO PRESENTED WITH FRED A. BUSSE, JUDGES CHARLES JOHN P. McGOORTY, MARCUS B. OTHER PROMINENT WHITE CITIES. JOHN L. MINERNEY EX-ASSISTANT, CHICAGO DELIVERED THE The annual band concert and ball of the Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guard was held at the Seventh Regiment Armory on Monday evening and as in the past, notwithstanding the fact that it was a very warm evening it was well attended. Many of the leading social lights among the Afro-Americans in Chicago being present, and it was further evidence that the regiment is still close to the hearts of the Colored people residing in this city and throughout the state of Illinois as well as throughout the nation. For the first time for some years at least many, prominent White citizens, both ladies and gentlemen, were present and greatly enjoyed the band concert preceding the ball. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Scown. Mrs. Scown was becomingly attired in embroidered white chiffon over silk, diamond ornaments. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. McDonald of Watersmeet, Michigan. Mrs. McDonald was richly costumed in a white lace gown, diamonds and American Beauty roses. Miss Ellouise B. Williams, black lace over silk, American beauty roses decollete; Miss Matilda A. Schmitt, heliotrope crepe de chene over silk, American beauty roses, decollete; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McDoel, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Kenly and former Alderman Bernard W. Snow, were among the White citizens who occupied seats in the east balcony, mingled with the best Colored people and were served with cooling, dainty refreshments by Mr. A. L. McBride and his assistants, while listening to the presentation speeches and witnessing the grand march which was led by Col. Franklin A. Denison and Mrs. Louis B. Anderson, it was conducted by Julius N. Avendorph. Dr. and Mrs. J. Norman Croker and their friend, Miss Brider Croker of Toronto, Out. Frank L. Hamilton, chairman of the Citizens' Committee, which had charge of the ball, Dr. M. J. Brown, Major John R. Lynch, Dr. Charles E. Bentley, Henry T. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wells, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. White, Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Morris, Prof. Richard T. Greener, Mrs. Morris Lewis, Mrs. J. N. Avendorph, Mrs. George Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins, Mrs. Watkins wore black chiffon and diamonds, B. Perry of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. George W. Holt and Miss Hova Lena James, Premet Gown Silk net and lace and pearl tunic with pearl cape jewels—pearls and diamonds, John W. Banks and Miss Hazel Meltyre were among the many leading social lights who occupied seats in the east balcony. One of the most interesting features of the evening was the presentation of the new Col. of the 8th regiment with a sharpshooters hand carved, hand engraved gold medal with diamond ornament by the Texas club and other friends, it is very valuable and beauti- HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY ful to behold and it is highly prized by the recipient. He was also presented with a testimonial by the following named distinguished and well known gentlemen: "Testimonial to Colonel Franklin A. Denison, Eighth Infantry, I. N. G., as a token of sincere respect and esteem from his friends and admirers. Chiengo, April 4, 1914. Fred A. Busse, Edward J. Brundage, Chas. A. McDonald, Chas. M. Foell, John P. M. Goorty, George Kersten, Marcus Kavanagh, Bernard W. Snow, Maclay Hoyne, William J. Scown and John L. McNerney." The above testimonial is inclosed in a brightly polished golden oak frame which is incased in glass and when the new 8th regiment armory is completed it will hang on its walls. Judge Marcus Kavanagh was to deliver the presentation oration but some way or other his Hon. got mixed up in his dates and failing to show up it fell to the lot of John L. McInerney, ex-assistant prosecuting attorney of Chicago, to deliver the presentation speech and he performed his pleasant task with neatness and dispatch, cutting it off real short which was extremely pleasing to the many richly costumed ladies who were anxious to join in the various dances so as to enable them to display or show off their lovely and homely forms or figures to perfection. Mrs. Chas. A. Smith, black charmeuse, with shadow lace and gold trimmings. Miss J. Harris black spangled net over red satin, diamonds, Miss Kate Fowler, black charmeuse trimmed with pearls and rhinestones, Miss Marie Cross, pink voile beaded girdle bands and American Beauty Roses, Mrs. L. W. Lewis, red charmeuse and diamonds, Mrs. James H. Johnson, flowered mulle, trimmed with heavy Irish lace, Miss Elnora Johnson, cream voile with old cream lace, Mrs. John Victor, cream serge, with figured satin vest and picture hat to match, Mrs. A. Le Vash, black satin hat to match and diamonds, Mrs. J. H. Titus, royal purple silk, diamonds, Mrs. E. Richardson, pale silk lace trimmings, Mrs. V. Anderson, blue striped voile, Mrs. C. Wheatley, raisin colored silk gown beaded trimmings pearls and diamonds, Alonzo Johnson, carnation pink, tango beads, Mrs. Wyatt Hayes, pink charmeuse lace trimmings, Mrs. A. Curtis, brown silk and pearls, Miss Majorie Steward, black crepe de chene gown and pearls, Miss Emma Bostick, blue brocade satin, canary colored net over skirt, carnations and pale of the valley, Mrs. Lula Harper, pale blue chiffon over blue satin silver trimmings, with slippers to match, Mrs. Robert L. Hall, black satin with rich lace, Mrs. Lula Hopkins, white voile and diamonds, Mrs. Joseph Davis, pink bread cloth trimmed with silk, shadow lace, diamonds, Mrs. Neighbors, white silk and lace trimmings, Mrs. J. Gray Lucas, spangled CHICAGO, MAY 30, 1914 20 COL. FRANKLIN A. DENISON. Commanding the Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guard, as he appeared Monday evening, leading the Grand March at the Seventh Regiment Armory. His new suit which is cut in the latest and most up-to-date military style was presented to him by some of his prominent White friends whose names appear in another column of this paper. chiffon and pearls, Mrs. Frank Freeman, blue silk voile pearl necklace, Mrs. George J. Terrell, crepe de chene cerese and diamond ornaments, Mrs. Lucy Sever, white embroidered silk, trimmed in black, Mrs. Harry Russell, white satin with pearl trimmings, Mrs. E. A. Williams, embroidered crepe de chene, Mrs. D. Stocks, blue broad cloth, Mrs. A. A. Wells, gold satin with black lace, Mrs. Robert R. Jackson, gray satin with white lace, Mrs. Hattie Arant, cream colored satin lace trimmings, Miss Janette Cornish of New York City, black satin and rhinestones, Mrs. Gertrude Balay, gray silk accordion plat white lace, Miss Mayme Zedricks, blue crepe chiffon draped, Mrs. J. C. Cabell, champagne satin dutchese black lace and trimmings, Mrs. James Morgan, blue silk and rich Irish lace, Mrs. Samuel A. MeGowan, white crepe de chene with imported spangle net tunic and diamonds, Mrs. Mayme Harrison, white satin lace trimmings, white picture hat to match, Miss M. Hulton, Royal blue silk under french lace, draped full length of old gold, Mrs. Garfield Wilson, Nile green satin beaded, rhinestone trimmings and pearls, Mrs. Hattie Orendorff, pink moray lace draped, Mrs. Joe Gunn, pink voile over white silk, Mrs. Rosa Faschea, net white waist and black peg top skirt, Mrs. A. A. Well, gold crepe top skirt, Mrs. A. B. Honery, black silk poplin lace trimmings and diamonds, and Mrs. Henry T. Wells, who was becoming gowned in marquisette and lace trimmings, were among the many ladies, of the cream of the 400, representing Afro-American society of Chicago, who attended the 8th Regiment Ball. ROBERT M. SWEITZER JOINS THE CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS. Last Sunday afternoon, the Catholic Order of Foresters, held full sway, at the 7th Regiment Armory, and Robert M. Sweitzer, County Clerk, was among the many new members, who joined the order. Mr. Sweitzer, has so creditably conducted all of the affairs pertaining to his office, for the past four years, that he will not experience much trouble in being re-nominated and re-elected, this coming fall. He is big hearted and very popular and he always wears a soft pleasant smile and is ever ready with his money, to aid any worthy cause and the first of this week, he bought ten tickets, for the benefit of the Louise Training School for Colored boys. EDWARD EARL O'NEILL REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF OF COOK COUNTY. Edward Earl O'Neill, who is one of the successful members of the Board of Trade, and who resides on the North side, where most of the sheriff hale from; is one of the Republican candidates for sheriff of Cook County. Mr. O'Neill, is a warm friend of Joseph H. Huduln, who has had charge of the Board of Trade Building for many years, and he is working hand in hand with the other stanunch friends of Mr. O'Neill to assist to secure the nomination for him. Ald. George F. Harding, may enter the Senatorial race, against State Senator Frank P. Brady, in the first Senatorial District of Illinois and if the popular Allerman should decide to do so; he will make the fur fly between now and the primaries, September 9th. Memorial Services in Honor of the Departed Members of the Eighth Regiment Illinois National Guard HELD AT QUINN CHAPEL LAST SUNDAY REV. J. C. ANDERSON AND REV. W. S. BRADDAN CHAPLAIN OF THE REGIMENT BOTH DE- LIVERED FUNERAL ORATIONS BEFITTING THE OCCASION. MANY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE REGIMENT RECEIVED MEDALS FOR LONG AND HONORABLE SERVICE. AT THE SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMORY MONDAY EVENING R. J. SHAND ADJUTANT-GENERAL OF ILLINOIS DELIVERED THE PRESENTA- TION SPEECHES; HON. FRANK S. DICKSON BEING INDISPOSED WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND. THE MEMORIAL SERVICES AND THE EXERCISES AT THE SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMORY PRIOR TO THE BALL WERE BOTH VERY CREDITABLE AFFAIRS. BY L. W. WASHINGTON. IN MEMORIAM. Company "A". Private Elrod Hughes died June 13, 1913. Private Oliver D. Sanford died Nov. 29, 1913. Company "B". Sergeant Nathan Cantwell died Nov- ember 13, 1913. Company "F". Corporal Joseph Smith died April 28, 1914. Company Cook George Flood died March 2, 1914. Private Walter Smith died Feb. 1, 1914. and John W. Thomas, Spanish-American War Veteran, U. S. A. Between the Ball Game; and the Annual Sermon Preached at Quinn Chapel 24th and Wabash Ave. Last Sunday, I attended the Sermon. Not because I Love the game any the less, but I love best to concentrate my powers of thought, and think well upon the issues of the day; seriously considered yours as an American citizen, Yourss as defenders of the constitution, and the flag. If there ever was a time for Negroes to be serious that time is now. What shall be the answer, when the great responsibility, of defending the flag? Is thrust upon you, when Military honor, and Military promotion through the persistent effort of a square deal, shall be given to every citizen, of this country; whether they be Black, or White. Which is bound to come, as sure as you are a foot high. I believe that the crisis, of today, is but the beginning of a serious future for this, Our Country; And well may the citizen, as well as the soldier, consider well the things expressed, last Sunday, both by Rev. W. S. Braddan the Chaplain of the 5th, and the Rev. J. C. Anderson Pastor of Quinn Chapel. To the Negroes of America, as well as to the gallant regiment, the pride of all Chicago, Black and White alike. Remember that every officer, and every private of this splendid regiment represents you; Their lives is but a life of sacrifice for you. If they are called to the front as they are most likely to be. Whom will they represent? Whom will they honor or disgrace? None but you, then if you would stimulate the spirit of valor in them they must be encouraged by you at all times. I am looking forward to the times when the blood of the Negro soldier, will be spilled, in defense of this Nation which is our nation; In defense of this Country which is our Country, Yes! In defense of the grand old flag, given to all of this people, as an Emblem of peace and good will, Services in the Departed of the Eighth Illinois Na- rd SUNDAY REV. J. C. ANDERSON AND MAIN OF THE REGIMENT BOTH DE- FS BEFITTING THE OCCASION. REGIMENT RECEIVED MEDALS FOR FORABLE SERVICE. MORY MONDAY EVENING R. J. SHAND INOIS DELIVERED THE PRESENTA- K S. DICKSON BEING INDISPOSED. THE EXERCISES AT THE SEVENTH TO THE BALL WERE BOTH VERY in spite of what others may think to the contrary. We are proud of the gallant 8th Regiment; For we know the 8th. We know their qualities, we know its worth to the Army of this Nation. That they will be able to give a good account of themselves, Upon the battle field, or report to God the reason why. Theirs will be the report, to the Nation's Chief upon their return from the field of operation. Bob Coles Gift to this nation. In Song; "The Old Flag, Never touched the Ground Boys; The Old Flag Never Touched The Ground." We felt proud of them as we viewed their line of march, Headed by their band of 28 men, 24 Buglers, and 20 drummers, Led by Colonel Franklin A. Denison and His Staff, going East on 33rd St. Their steps were steps of regulars, Their Department, as that of seasoned soldiers; They looked prepared for war. The Address of Rev. Braddan "Comrades, again on Saturday you and I will march in silence to that sacred tread, of our nation's dead. As long as this nation shall endure, the Negro's breast will be laid bare to the enemies fire. Patriotism does not confine itself to race or color. And I am sure that when men throughout this nation will answer, the call for valiant hearted men who are not afraid to die, the Negro will answer "Here Am I Send me, Send Me." The Address of Rev. J. C. Anderson was taken from St. Paul's 2nd letter to the Romans "Endure Hardness as good soldiers," whose treatise was timely and well received by the men of the regiment, his explanation of the text was fine, and well deserved to be printed in full but time will not permit us at this time to do so. But suffice it to say that He followed his theme to its conclusion, and was well received, and the men were better prepared to go from the church, better soldiers. Following this demonstration on Sunday—we proceed to the 7th Regiment Armory on parade dress on Monday evening in line of rest to hear the presentation Address of Ridings J. Shands, Adjutant General of the State. "It is an Honor to Serve One's Country; It is a great honor to serve one's nation: But it is a greater honor for one to step out, from among his comrades and receive a medal of 15 years honorable service to a country that you and I love so well. And it is still nobler for me to say this of you. For you have given this service without any consideration of remuneration except about $30 per year. Gen. Dickson is ill to-night and cannot be with you but his spirit is with you, and hope for you a pleasant and prosperous year, and to bespeak for him his good expression for the service you have and may yet render the U. S. of A. and highly praise you for long and honorable service you have Continued on page 2. No.36 THE BROAD AX PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the principles of Democracy, but Catholics, Protestants, Priests, Infidels, Single Taxes, Republicans, or anyone else can have their say, as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, even 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. $2.00. Six Months. 1.00. Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 5027 FEDERAL STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. PHONE DREXEL 4500. JULIUS F. TAYLOB, Editor and Publisher Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 18, 1876. In Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 2, 1876. THE EIGHTH REGIMENT AT QUINN CHAPEL AND AT THE 7TH REGIMENT ARMORY. given to this country, the country of your birth. This is truly your country, your nation and your flag. One of which we all feel proud. One in which we hope all of her people will be justified and present to you these medals of Honor. And now to you Col. Denison—On behalf of the Texas Club I take pleasure in presenting to you this diamond star, showing their high appreciation of their esteem for one of their Honored Citizens. The friends of this city of all ranks presented him with a picture to place as a moment upon his office walls. His answer was thanks with this command attention. Captains take charge of your companies—proceed with the pleasures of the evening. ROLL OF HONOR PRESENTATION OF LONG AND HONORABLE SERVICE DECORATIONS BY GENERAL. Rifle decorations, Expert Rifleman Sergt. Oscar H. Sheldon, Sharpshooter Field Staff and N. C. S., Lt. Col. James H. Johnson, Capt. C. L. Hill, 1st Lieut Albert W. Ford, Capt. James S. Nelson 1st Lieut. Rufus Stokes, Ord. Sergt Edward H. Faulkner, Capt. W. T. Jefferson, 2nd Lieut. Robt P. Hurd, Com Sergt. Robt A. Ward, Marksman, Company D, 1st Lieut. Geo H. Smith Corpl. Geo L. Amos; Company E, Martin Logan; First Class, Company A 2nd Lieut. James C. Hill, Corpl. London Freeman, Edward Jones, Andrew Reed, Sergt. Albert Williams, Nathaniel Steward, Clarence Miller, Walter T. Smith, Arnie J. Young, Sergt. Albert W. H. Mack, Geo Gose, Harry C. C. Wheeler, William H. Rhoden; Company B, Jos. Henderson, Cartez Bradshaw, Corpl. Armour Henderson, Standford Green, Harry H. Hill Company D, Sergt. Charles Middleton, Corpl. Charlie R. Hunter, Alozo Spalding, Clode Reese, Arthur Kirk; Company E, Sergt. Anthony Prucii, Musician Herman L. Welch, Alex Churehill, Lawrence Bucker, Geo E. Taylor, Corpl. Clark Blue, Wm. C. Holliday, Wm. Saunders, Alfred Thomas, Lloyd Willingham, Corpl. Wm. N. Morton, Clayburn Lewis, Wm. H. Gheeves, Corthin Scraggs, Chas. E. Williams; Company F, Q. M. Sergt. Hodges, Evahn A. Brooks, Edward L. Brown, John H. Dawson, Sam'l B. Paton, Leonard Powell, Wm. H. Bullard, Geo C. Johnson, Jewel W. Jones, McKinley C. Majors, Louis L. Silver, Geo Southers, Robt. Russell, Clarence P. Mathews, Nathan Montgomery, Wm. D. Mosley, Chas. Thompson, Earl Toney, Thaddeus A. Wilson, Walter Warren. Long Honorable Service, 15 years Drum Major Henry Sherrell, Band Company B, Corpl. Edward Douglas, Private John W. Hightower, Corpl Theodore B. Jackson; 8 Year Staff, Capt. Louis B. Anderson, Lieut. Walter S. Pointer, Q. M. Sergt. Calvin J. Chambers, Sergt. Major Fred Waterfield; Company A, 2nd Lieut. James C. Hall, Sergt. Larry Gallaway, Sergt. Albert W. Mack, Art. Nathaniel Steward; Company D, Sergt. Oscar H. Shelton, Sergt. Herbert Bruce, Corpl. William H. Harding; Company C, Private George Ridley; Company E, 1st Sergt. Durand Harding, Corpl. Henry Thomas; Company F, Sergt. Warren H. Level; 5 Years, Company C, Elmer E. Myer, Hugh Slaughter, Joseph J. Stone; Company D, Charlie R. Hunter, Sam'l L. Wright; Company E, Corpl. Clark Blue, Wm. Saunders, Sim Trimbo; Company B, William C. Blackburn, Luther Bell, Royal Anderson, Ralph R. Freeman, Lawson Price, Aaron Syfert, Joseph M. MORE PRAISE FOR MAJOR ROBERT R. JACKSON. Mr. J. F. Taylor, Editor The Broad Ax: Dear Sir: I observed in a recent issue of the Illinois Idea, an article in reference to actions of Major R. R. Jackson, toward Mrs. J. E. Wright, widow of the late J. E. Wright. I will say in advance for the benefit of Mrs. Wright and other idle tongue gossipers, that while I am a member of the same Lodge of which her husband was, up to the time of his death and which Major Jackson is at the present time, no other member in our Lodge ever took issue with Major R. R. Jackson as long and as continuously as I have, so that she and the readers of your paper can readily see that I am not prompted by any ulterior motive more than to simply give facts in the matter. I have been a member of the Lodge for 13 years and have been in close touch with both Brothers Jackson and Wright continuously. There were no two members more closely associated than Brother Jackson and Wright were. Mrs. Wright feels disposed to go back to a little issue which took place about ten years ago and doubtless forgotten by Major Jackson. Brother Wright was defeated for re-election. Brother Wright was responsible for Bro. Alex Kelley entering the race for Master of Exchequer against Brother Jackson and in which I supported General Wright, but we lost out. Brother Wright had a strong mind of his own on many occasions has he taken issue with Major Jackson or any one else in the Lodge, but he was not a man to harbor ill feelings against any Brother when the issue had been settled in the Lodge. Why Mrs. Wright has seen fit to publish after her husband's death some little difference of opinion that existed or at least happened more than a decade ago, I am unable to fathom. Broad minded as she refers to herself, it really seems to me that during the time of her married life she might have cultivated the good traits of her beloved husband and one whom we esteem so highly as a Brother and Knight. Fight on principle, win or loose, but never stooping to injure someone else with falsehoods and petty trivial affairs. Brother Jackson never was secretary of our Lodge and more than that never aspired for said office. There is no member or members in our Order of Knights of Pythias as much responsible for Brother J. E. Wright's advancement in his immediate Order or in the Uniform Rank than was R. E. Jackson. It is putting it in a mild form to say that J. E. Wright owed his success solely to Jackson. Then why should R. E. Jackson try to undo after death that which had been done in life? I am one that was sitting on the rostrum and am in position to talk on what occurred. Rev. J. C. Anderson remarked that we were late and which Major Jackson responded that it was no fault of his as he had his men assembled on the minute. Let us reason a bit and confront facts as they really exist. You that are church members well know how much time is consumed in the church on Quarterly meeting Sunday. Engagements are made from time to time without any consequence of who might die in the meantime, so Rev. J. C. Anderson in all truthfulness could not have made the statement that there was an abundance of time. Mrs. Wright's attempt to besmirch the character of Major Jackson can only be construed by intelligence as a slam at the Order of which her husband did so much for in 25 years as a member, and I might further add which in turn did so much for him. What Major Jackson did was not as an individual, but as a representative designated by our Chancellor Commander. I shall now refer to the time when Major Jackson was foreman at a branch Post Office in Chicago. No sane human being can conceive the idea that he was telling the people in the far west that he was Post Master of Chicago when we well know that such appointments are made by the President of the United States and published in all the papers throughout the Country. In regard to the sixty-five men who depended on Major Jackson for their bread and butter, I presume she meant those connected with the Post Office Department. There are not that many Post Office employees at the present time in the Lodge. If any attempt was made to stop Rev. A. J. Carey from paying tribute to the honors held by General Wright, then let that noble and God-fearing man speak and affirm the same or else brand the proof you hold as an infamous lie. I cannot conceive the idea that Mrs. Wright got this article up of her own accord,' I am forced to believe she was prompted by some malicious politician who grasped the opportunity to hide behind the skirts of a poor defenseless widow. J. D. MORRIS, Master of Finance, Pythias Lodge No. $ K. P. FLAT DWELLERS' DON'TS. If you live in a flat or apartment house; Don't use the adjoining vacant lot as a dumping ground for rubbish or cast off articles that you no longer need. Don't beat or clean your rugs on the back porch. Have the janitor take them into the yard or to the nearest vacant lot. Don't play the piano after midnight nor indulge in an orgy of ragtime vocal selections after 11 p. m. Don't throw dirty water or slops of any kind over the porch railing and into the back yard or the adjoining premises. Don't fling rubbish or cast-off material of any kind into the court or areaway. Put all such matter into proper receptacles, so that it may be removed and disposed of in a sanitary way. Don't be unnecessarily noisy or disorderly in your habits. Dancing the tango until two o'clock in the morning is bad for your own health and worse for the nerves and temper of your own neighbors. Don't keep dogs or cats; they are certain to be a source of annoyance to your neighbors. Besides it isn't fair to the dogs or cats to be penned up in a flat; animals, like human beings, should have plenty of elbow room. Don't forget that the comfort and health of flat dwellers are dependent largely on the practical application of the Golden Rule, putting it in the negative form. "Do not unto others the things ye would not have them do unto you." Finally, don't fail to read all these don'ts and don't annoy your neighbors by doing the things that disturb their peace and comfort, or mar the safety, beauty or attractions of your surroundings. A swat in time save nine,—nine swats and 900 flies. Outdoor gardening is good for both body and mind; it soothes the nerves, strengthens the muscles and brings joy to the heart, try it and see. If the flies are already plentiful in your vicinity, you may be assured that there is a nearby manure pile that needs attention. Get rid of the manure pile and you will have fewer flies. If you are fond of the old fashioned flowers that mother used to have, why not plant some in your own back yard. As you well know, these old fashioned flowers require but little attention and they richly repay for the love and labor given. THE HYDE PARK NEWS By L. W. Washington read this Column Mr. George W. Parrish, departed this life Monday May 25th. He leaves a loving daughter, two brothers, two sons, seven grand children, and a host of relatives and friends, to mourn his loss. He was 58 years old, he was one of the oldest settlers in Hyde Park. A member of the Hyde Park A. M. E. Church, for many years, and a trustee. His was one of the largest Funerals in Hyde Park. Flowers and Automobiles was largely supplied. Rev. W. H. Griffin preached the Sermon. Mrs. Rosa Fuschea and Mrs. Black sang Solos of noted expressions. The Broad Ax pays its respects to the Bereaved Family. Mrs. Sarah M. Martin left for Home in Providence Rhode Island on the account of her sister being sick. Mr. Tom Taylor of the Medical Department of Waldron University, of Nashville, Tenn., has returned to Hyde Park for the summer. Mr. John Land, second waiter at the Hyde Park Hotel is a representative of The Broad Ax. Mr. Carl Rickman of the Literary Department of Waldron University, has cast his lot with the Windemere boys again. He has just arrived from Nashville, Tenn. We take this time in announcing the death of Miss Ethel Pattrick who died in the County Hospital from Tubercular troubles. Her friends, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Mathew Coleman took charge of her remains, by request, and sent her to her home in Georgin. The boys of Hyde Park, organized a temporary club, for the purpose, making it a boy scout organization. They met last Tuesday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wuudward. COLORED MEN IN THE DEPARTMENTS PROMOTED. Special to The Broad Ax, Washington D. C. May 26th. Big positions in the government service may not be flowing into the laps of Colored men, but it is certain that they are receiving a goodly number of minor places that go far toward keeping the pot boiling and the larder well filled. The civil service regulations have been very fairly enforced, and when a Colored man comes up for appointment or promotion, he is usually given his place in the line. In view of the tremendous pressure for positions, high and low, from the outside, the heads of the various departments deserve more credit than they have been given for the sturdiness with which they have resisted the clamor and clung to the merit system ordained by the law. The corps of Colored clerks, messengers, laborers, etc., remains practically as it was when the administration changed, with additions, promotions and separations just about what they would have been had there been no change. Transfers have usually involved no losses. Recently John T. Howe, of North Carolina, was given a substantial promotion in the treasurer's office. Last week, Andrew J. Payne and R. W. Thompson, of the architect's office, were given higher ratings. W. P. Tate went to the Agricultural Department to a clerkship. James E. Dunn of the same department, was given an advance. Harry M. Reynolds, of the office of the assistant secretary, was handed a promotion not long ago. So was J. J. Porter, now a clerk in the Internal Revenue Bureau. Miss Blanche Wright and E. T. Patten, of the office of the auditor for the Navy Department, went higher since the new order of things has obtained. Maurice S. Koonce has been named by the Attorney-General as the successor to the late Thomas H. Wright in the Department of Justice. The place carries a salary of $1,600 and is said to have been so desirable that two $1,800 men asked for it, despite the fact that it meant a reduction of $200 per annum in cash. These are just a few of the changes involving Colored men in the departments that have come under our observation. The list might be extended indefinitely if a complete record could be obtained. All things considered, the Colored brother in the government service is faring pretty well. The above does not seem to indicate; that all the Colored men and women working for Uncle Sam, at Washington, D. C., will be discharged on the 4th day of July, as it was stated, in glaring headlines in the greatest weekly newspaper in the world a few weeks ago.—Editor. ALPHA SUFFRAGE CLUB. The Alpha Suffrage Club enjoyed one of the finest programs of its history at the meeting Wednesday of this week. First, Miss Mary Bartelme, the only woman judge in our city, delivered a beautiful address, telling of her observances in the Juvenile Court in her year of service as judge. Miss Bartelme has girls from 14 to 16, and their stories are told to her as a woman rather than as a judge. She gave the women the benefit of these observances and showed them how they could use their new found power in helping to remedy the awful conditions which have brought 600 girls of this tender age in her court room. Then Miss Lucy Laney of Haines Institute, Augusta, Ga., was introduced and made a brief talk, also Miss Johnson of Norwalk, Ohio, spoke. The club enjoyed a wealth of good music. There was the delightful half hour with Mr. Cornelius Pierce who is training a club chorus to sing folk lore songs, then a quintette from Biddle University, Charlotte, N. C., sang several beautiful selections, after which refreshments were served. Dr. Anna Blount of Oak Park, Ill., who has made such a splendid protest against barring Colored women out of White clubs, will address the club next Wednesday evening. Meetings are held at 3005 State St. All are cordially invited. SIGNS RETURN ENGAGEMENTS Mme. Marie Burton-Hyram of Chicago Special to The Broad Ax. Pittsburgh, Penna, May 29—Completing a tour, including Buckhanon and Clarksburg, W. Va.; Uniontown, Pa.; Bethel A. M. E. Church, St. James, A. M. E. Church and Brown Chapel, Pittsburgh, Pa.; St. Paul Church, Washington, Pa.; City Hall, Uniontown, Pa.; and Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, Ohio; Mme. Hyram still retains her initial popularity. Her numbers were rendered with such pleasing and fascinating manner that she has been importuned to sign a return engagement n Pittsburgh in October. Prof. Richard B. Harrison furnished one half of the program at Washington, Pa. At each appearance of Mme. Hyram she wins new laurels and increases in public favor. The man with the blood-shot eyes entered the sanctum, and before he could say a word the office boy sized him up and said: "I dono what it is, but th' proof reader done it." "Well, it was aplenty," said the irate person loudly. "My daughter played a violin solo last night, an' my wife writ up th' piece for th' paper herself, an' she said th' playing' was of a high order, an' hyer this paper says it was of a high odor—where's that there editor?" DECORATION DAY EXERCISES AT MT. GLENWOOD CEMETERY. Mount Glenwood Cemetery will hold their Memorial Day exercises on Sunday, May 31st, instead of Saturday, May 30th. Come out with us on that day and help us in our Decoration Day exercises. Train time, 2:15 from Dearborn station, 2:25 from 47th and Wallace, and 2:30 from Englewood station. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY CLUB NOTES A very profitable meeting was held at the residence of Mrs. Mary Gales, 6730 State St., Wednesday, May, 20. Two new members were added, Miss Anna Johnson and her committee are planning old fashioned quilting bees to supply the home with much needed bedding. The meeting June 3rd will be held at the Home, 3530 Forest Ave. Election of officers and delegates to the National and State Conventions. The members are very grateful to their appreciative friends for donations and helpful encouragement for the broader scope of work which is now only a question of time. CHIPS Attorney Walter M. Farmer, 184 W. Washington Street; left Thursday evening for Edwardsville, Ill., and St. Louis, Mo., where he will spend a few days on legal business. Dr. and Mrs. George C. Hall, are making rapid headway, in getting settled in their new home at 3408 S. Park avenue and being interested in the welfare of the boys, Dr. Hall, this week bought 4 tickets for the benefit of the Louise Training School for Colored boys. Jesse Binga, the banker and President of the Colored Business Men's Association of Chicago, and Col. Milton F. Bailey, left Wednesday evening for Springfield, Ill., where on Thursday Mr. Binga addressed the members of the Business League of Illinois on "Practical banking." Dr. Henry R. Smith has arrived safely in London, England, where he will spend six months attending the University of London. At the end of that time he will journey into Germany where he will also spend six months at one of its best universities. In a note to us he sends his best greetings to his many Chicago friends. Guy L. Brown has worked himself up by sticking to it early and late to the point where he sells the best carnations and other flowers along the stroll and at public entertainments. He had the privilege of selling flowers at the recent grand Elks' ball and at the 8th regiment ball Monday evening. At each one of these affairs he presented the writer with a lovely button hole bouquet. At home, more than anywhere else, you need to keep a bridle on your tongue, more especially if it is a tongue that is apt to say unkind things. Here are two privileges the average man insists on: First, the right to do as he pleases, and, second, the right to abuse a neighbor who doesn't do as he wants him to. Some one has invented another new dance, but as it is said to be hugless the chance that it is going to crowd any of the tangos off the stage is probably pretty slim. An indignant creditor in New York killed the man who owed him $200 and could not pay. Did he think that a dead man would be more likely to settle than a living man? Dr. Anna Shaw, speaking before the international council at Rome, declares that women are the best news features for the daily papers. Depending, speaking in a half tone, upon the features. Statistics showing the enormous popularity of moving picture theaters in Paris seem to disprove the supposition that the Parisian gets all his recreation studying the works of the old masters in the Louvre. Norway is to celebrate its centennial this summer, and it is using the modern method. First, it is drawing enough American visitors to make the celebration profitable. With this accomplished the other things are unimportant. DAMES AND DAUGHTERS Lina Cavalleri claims to have had 800 marriage proposals. Miss Cora Dow of Cincinnati owns twelve drug stores in that city. Mme. Calve, the opera singer, will shortly establish a travelling school for the teaching of singing. Miss Bertha Ruffner of New Orleans started and heads a bureau for planning holidays and travel. The only commercial artist in the west is Miss Abignali Sambool of St. Louis, who runs a regular establishment in which are employed a number of men and women. The youngest Carnegie hero is Giovanni Ricci, who lives near Genoa Italy, and is four years old. When a playmate fell into a well last year she climbed down on the projecting bit of rock and saved her playmate's life. Current Comment. So long as all the powers keep their eyes on us and Mexico the peace of Europe is well served—New York World. Is there an omen for the aristocracy in the Duke of Marlborough's acting as an auctioneer? "Going, going, gone!" has an ominous sound.—Chicago News. Modern conveniences continue to multiply in a most astonishing way. A wireless divorce has just been granted to a Hawaiian lady.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. In the Johns Hopkins psychological laboratory they are going to settle once for all the question whether woman has as great mentality as man. What if they find she has more?—Boston Globe. Flippant Flings. Chewing gum is our great national substitute for thinking.—Forum. A girls' school at Cambridge reports a full course dinner for 20 cents Huh! Who ever heard of plickes being served in six different ways! Washington Post. Some of the geographical shirts insist that "Mexico" should be pronounced "Maheko." But most of us prefer some of the names the Texans call it-Cleveland Leader. Kansas proposes to regulate house cleaning by law. Kansas will have a hard time preventing the women from piling all the furniture in the house in the front hallway. — Detroit Free Press. Pert Personals. Truly, these are Richard Olney's declining years.—Columbia State. Confronted with marital troubles. Manuel reflects that he always has the stare to fall back on.—Exchange. Congratulations are due to Sir Thomas as Lipton on the fact that he did not have to depend for his success as a man of affairs on his judgment as a constructor of yachts. - Washington Star. Science Siftings A child ten to twelve years old requires 0.6 the food of a man. Astronomers have figured that the sun loses in its mass a quantity equal to the volume of the earth every 200,000,000 years. At 530 feet below the surface of the water the amount of illumination is about the same as that on the surface on a clear but moonless night. Two Frenchmen have invented a process for treating photographic negatives by which the effect of stereoscopic relief is produced in pictures. The Royal Box. Queen Mary of England is a poor conversationalist. King George of England is an earnest student of meteorology. It is remarked that there is a short age of daughters among the royal families of Europe. King Victor Emmanuel of Italy has been awarded the Carnegie hero gold medal for his work in encouraging her role deeds in Italy by the example he set in giving aid to the sufferers of the Messina earthquake in 1908. Three Strikes. To avoid hard feelings why not abolish last place in the baseball percentage columns?--Chicago News. There's one thing about baseball Nobody cares whether or not a man is good looking so long as he can hit the ball.--Detroit Free Press. Although professional baseball has been regarded as a monopoly, the competition now in progress shows that there is no need of an anti-trust law in sporting circles.--New York World. Fashion Frills Colors of women's gowns are to be quieter, say manufacturers. And the wearers?-New York Sun. Skirts are to be fuller this year, which is gratifying. Nothing is pretier than a skirt full of girl.-Chicago News. Every time you see a skinny lad sit down in a street car and hoist his pants to h's knee so you can see his passionate socks we quit laughing at what women are wearing.-Cincinnati Enquirer The following Bargains will be OPEN FOR INSPECTION from 2 to 4 P. M. Daily. 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Money is man's greatest trouble if he hasn't any. Luck is too uncertain to sit around and wait for it. It never improves a woman's appearance to put on airs. Perhaps next Asquith will be trying on the king's crown. Many a man can't tell black from white when it comes to a lie. Time is the old justice that examines all offenders. The average man's idea of "the worst of it" is an even break. But many a slip occurs soon after the cup has been to the lip. The man who uses only honeyed words never has to eat them. A man cannot add to his stature by treading on other people's toes. Some customs are universal. Every man put his best apples on top. Bad luck is one of the things that comes to those who sit down and wait. It is seldom that one has the chance to grab the same brand of opportunity twice. A woman always admires her neighbor's dresses—unless they are better than her own. Any man can be fairly happy if he is satisfied to let other people do his worrying for him. When a man goes hunting for trouble he needn't take a dog along. He can find it himself. The danger of standing up so straight that you will fall over backward is greatly exaggerated. On the road to success you have mighty little time to stop and pick posies by the wayside. Never size a man up as a brute because of the sad look his wife wears. He may be a humorist. Why is it that the man who speeds his automobile the fastest has nothing to do when he gets there? Politeness is like an air cushion. There may be nothing in it, but it eases the jolt wonderfully. Now they have a superstition that if you meet a green haired girl on the street you'll see a purple horse. ME AS RENT. 2-FLATS AND COTTAGES. 75 TO $5750 We OPEN FOR INSPECTION from see them. Ncennes Ave., 2-story brick, newly hardwood floors, cement basement, s; lot 25x150, two street frontages, stone front, newly decorated, 2-flat, urn, near 33rd Blvd.; good trans- rated, 3-flat; lot 50x150, two street This is a decided bargain. See it of our several hundred bargains, phone our on charges and save money. 59-69 W. WASHINGTON ST. A homely man is reported to have been made handsome by a collision with a steam roller. It probably flattered him. The German tallor who has sent six of his thirty-five children to the army should be called the honorary father of his country. One advantage of being a British officer is that one can resign when one pleases. Plain Thomas Atkins would have to desert. The income tax assessors are finding that we have long had an exaggerated notion of the fortunes of most of our so called millionaires. The wireless telephone is soon to be installed on ocean liners. Then it will no longer be doubtful what is meant by "speaking a vessel." A ple baking contest between suffragists and ants has been proposed. This could be followed by a sock darning race and a house cleaning contest. Possibly that Chicago heiress who married a gardener married beneath her, but any one can be an heleness if she has luck. It takes ability to be a gardener. A German aviator has succeeded in ascending to a height of 20,564 feet, but what's the use getting so far away from the earth now that the baseball season is here? Sometimes congress succeeds in being as truly exciting as it habitually represented to be by the New York feature writers sent over from time to time to "discover Washington." An advanced woman lecturer announces that the time will soon be here when the housewife will have a kitchenless home. Nothing new in that—some of them have it now. Chicago wife deserters are sent to the psychopathic ward now instead of to prison as heretofore. It will please the deserted wives to learn that it's a disease rather than a misdemeanor. A statement that New York high school students succeeded in spelling "isosceles" fifty-six different ways would have been more satisfactory had it informed us which way was right. A man recalls so few of the incidents of courtship and marriage that his wife usually can convince him that he proposed to her. After reading a recently discovered poem by Sappho it becomes evident that the others perished through spontaneous combustion. The international council at Rome has resolved that women want the vote in all countries—particularly in countries where the men can't vote. Blonds are again becoming fashionable in Paris. No; they have not been in retirement all these years. Most of them have been on duty as brunettes. Statistics show that this country spends more for chewing gum than for foreign missions. People spend their money as they choose and each one for what he chews. In the midst of his reflections on the irrational things we do the Hon. Wu Ting Fung might take a day off and consider the remarkable things we've had to put up with. Archaeologists have discovered the works of a people in upper Egypt who have been unheard of for 3,700 years. People who are becoming extinct ought to bequeath funds for press agents. All the blue ribbons for prudence and discretion belong to the Mexican lighthouse keeper at Lobos island, who asked for a written certificate that the United States had taken possession by "force." It may not be out of place to suggest that if Dante could come back for the purpose of celebrating his six hundredth birthday there are some parts of the world that would remind him of old times. Two hundred and fifty-seven youths from all parts of the country passed the mental examinations for entrance to Annapolis, which goes to show that the tests are not too difficult except for those who make studying easy. DOWN The Latest. You maybe have tasted everything In every sort of way; You may have been in politics And held a boss' sway Or been a king of high finance With undisputed power, The market's high and mighty czar, The envied of the hour; You may have ruled society With autocratic reign, All bowing at your haughty feet Admission there to gain; You may have been a scientist Famed far throughout the land, With riches, power, homage, awe, All at your least command; But you have never gained the height Of all that human can. You've never known the highest thing Within the reach of man Nor envised be of men and kings, This feat of life to crown, Until you've sailed in aeroplanes A few times upside down. —Baltimore American. Insomnia Cure. "Doctor," said he, "I'm a victim of insomnia. I can't sleep if there's the least noise, such as a cat on the back fence, for instance." "This powder will be effective," replied the physician after compounding a prescription. "When I take it, doctor?" "You don't take it. You give it to the cat in a little milk."—Pearson's Weekly. Nature Studies The peacock has a beautiful tail, For which it may rejoice, But beauties pale before the wall Of its soul destroying voice. Journal It pays its way with bacon. —Houston Post. The tadpole has no voice at all. Though tails are to them clinging. He mouths his tail to gain his wall- Oh, hear the bullfrog singing! —New York Sun. Nothing Much. He had held forth for so long on the subject of his adventures that the entire smoking room was distinctly bored. Finally he reached India. "It was there that I first saw a man eating tiger," he announced boastfully. "Pooh! That's nothing," said a mild looking little man, edging toward the door. "I once saw a man eating rabbit." And he sauntered gracefully out—London Tit-Bits. Tangodes. Little Bo-Peep Has lost her sleep And cut a pretty caper, But leave her alone And she'll stay home, Now it is in the paper. Jack Sprat was dancing His wife up a ditch. She didn't dip with him. And in they did pitch. Said Jack, "We'll be drowned." But Joan told him when, And, rising together, out again. Then again. -St. Louis Post-Dispatch Money Didn't. A guest was expected for dinner, and Bobby had received 5 cents as the price of his silence during the meal. He was as quiet as a mouse until, discovering that his favorite dessert was being served, he could no longer curb his enthusiasm. He drew the coin from his pocket and, rolling it across the table, exclaimed: "Here's your nickel, mamma. I'd rather talk."—"Ittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph. Gradually. He thought he saw an elephant That practiced on a life. He looked again and found it was A letter from his wife. "At length I realize," he said, "The bitterness of life." —Lewis Carroll. Gradually. He thought he saw a pretty girl Who did not wear a dress. He looked again and saw that she Half hid her nakedness. He understood and said, "They'll come To that in time, I guess." -Chicago Record-Herald. No Use at All. Would Be Tourist (entering bookshop)—I'm about to go to Bermuda. Have you a guidebook I can rely on? Bookseller—Certainly! Here's one just out. It's entitled "Four Weeks In Bermuda," and it's by Walter B. Hay. Would Be Tourist—Sorry it won't do me any good. You see, I'm only going to stay three weeks—New York Post. My Luck. If I had twenty thousand pounds And jewels by the score, And servants gay in great array Stood round about my door; If I had all I wished to drink And, say, three kegs beside, And lots of girls with golden curls Became my joy and pride; If I'd a chateau on a hill, A palace by a lake, I'll bet my bottom dollar that— I'd be a fool and wake. —Sydney Bulletin. Toning It Down. Talkington (pleased)—So your friend Miss Gusher said that I was a wit, did she? Miss Keen—Yes, but Alice is so given to exaggeration. Now, I should call you merely a half wit—Boston Transcript. Degrees of Finality. When a girl says "No" She may kinder grow. But there's little hope When a girl says "Nope." And there's not a bit When she murmurs "Nit." —Los Angeles Times. Old Habits "I think our new butler must have been a baseball umpire once." "Why so?" "He's dusting off the plate with a whisk broom."-Pittsburgh Post. This would be a tiresome old world without its crimes. To overshoot the mark is just as bad as to miss it any other way. No man succeeds unless he takes chances; neither does he fail. Happiness—a good bank account, a good cook and good digestion. Health is the greatest gift a municipality can bestow upon its people. Sometimes a man is luckier to miss what's coming to him than to get it. A man may be a light sleeper and still be able to sleep only in the dark. A court has no business to try to define a kiss. That is a job for the poets. Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all, but it isn't so cheap. At least in the "movies" we don't have to listen to the heroine trying to play the piano. The man who cultivates his prejudices may expect them to keep him awake at night. Boston has discovered that it is carrying too large a municipal debt. Well, what city isn't? The fellow who marries a girl with an independent fortune also gets an independent life. War does not develop heroes. It only calls attention to some who hitherto had been unnoted. The dance craze has not gone so far as to substitute tangoing for plain old fashioned base running. The time has come when everybody's vocabularyly must include a few mispronounced Mexican words. A lion has just eaten a missionary in the Sudan. So it does happen outside of the comic papers! One of the oversights of history is its neglect of what John Lind said when the muzzle of office was removed. 'Ru Ro' is the newest world language. But the only successful world-wide linguist so far has been cash. The trouble about that thing we call conscience is that it persists in speaking when we want it to keep silent. By way of celebrating her seventieth birthday Sarah Bernhardt may try out another farewell tour in this country. Women are not employed by the government as secret service workers. The government is a scrabbed old thing. Vesuvius and Etna are in eruption again. Even a volcano must be going full blast to attract attention these days. Warm beeswax is advised by Paris doctors for rheumatism. This is a big improvement on the first idea of hot stings. A Pittsburgh man was sent to Jail for ninety days for stealing an umbrella. At this rate we know men who'd have to serve for life. A real French duel has just been fought for the benefit—jointly—of honor and a motion picture company. Thus do art and commerce wed. Every little while one meets a man who doesn't care whether the baseball season is with us or not. It takes all kinds of people to make a world. A suffragette smashed a fifty dollar saucer in the British museum the other day. The London suffs must be gaining recruits from the kitchens. Porfirio Diaz, former president of Mexico, is at Monte Carlo, where the dangers to which one is exposed are not the same kind as those in Mexico. An Italian count committed suicide in New York the other day. Starving to death in a land of plenty is nothing to killing oneself when entirely surrounded by heiresses. Harvard students no longer use the phrase "I beg your pardon." Instead, they say "I'm very sorry," which seems to indicate more sincerity than the request for a pardon. No fewer than 28,674 teachers of England have declared for woman suffrage, but the figures are less impressive when we read that 45,123 of the same profession have declared against it. Miss Peate, a young lady farmer from England, says that American girl would be better off if they got up a 4 a. m. They do, the most conservative of them, and have just one more dance before going home. A Russian lawyer has invented a gyroscope motorcar that can turn a corner at full speed without upsetting. Such a device should be forbidden by international action. Motors can turn corners now at a sufficiently deadly speed. WORK OF EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE Wins Success After Hard Struggle For Existence. ITS OUTLOOK IS BRIGHT. Institution Fostered by the African Methodist Episcopal Church In Jacksonville, Fla., Placed on Firm Footing by Bishop John Hurst With the Cooperation of the People. Jacksonville, Fla.—Edward Waters college, the A. M. E. school of Florida, situated at Jacksonville, under the wise management of Bishop John Hurst, D. D., of Baltimore, is fast forging to the front. Debt ridden since its birth back in 1885, it has had a most heroic struggle for existence. After the destructive fire that swept away the greater part of Jacksonville in 1901, when the college was destroyed, Edward Waters saw some very hard times. Sometimes hardly existing, the college was moved from place to place, now in a rented hall and again in some building, but always with the hope that some day it would have a fixed abode. Every bishop who has served the diocese, together with the good men of Florida, has striven hard to realize that hope, but one reverse after another came until some began to think that surely a relentless fate must be following the institution. Bishop Salter, although enfeebled in health, got behind the movement on his going to the district and with the help of the then president, Dr. A. Henry Attaway, and the men of Florida who had never given up the struggle, erected Salter hall, a large building of sixty-four rooms, situated on Kings road, the beautiful drive that stretches through the western part of the city [Image of a man in a suit with a tie]. JOHN A. GREGG, B. A Still heavily encumbered with debt, the school struggled on, but with renewed hope. After his elevation to the bishopric at Kansas City in 1912 Bishop John Hurst, who was assigned to the diocese of Florida, hastened to the state to look the situation over. The outlook was not very promising; but, with the courage and belief in the ultimate triumph of right that have always characterized the man, he at once set to work. He evolved a plan whereby the people of Florida, putting forth herculean efforts, have swept away the last penny of indebtedness against the school. Never have the faithful presiding elders, pastors and people worked so be fore. At the grand rally held at Mount Zion church in Jacksonville on Oct. 1. 1913, more than $18,000 was raised. Now African Methodism points with pride to her school, and a new day seems to be dawning for the institution. The old episcopal residence had in the meantime been converted into a beautiful thirty-two roomed dormitory for the boys, so that these two newly painted main buildings, situated on a little over six acres of ground, call forth words of praise from the many passersby on this main traveled thorughfare. The Rev. John A. Gregg, B. A., the present president, seems to be grasping the work in a way that spells success for the institution. His preparation and travel have peculiarly fitted him for the work, and Florida is blessed in having secured his aid. He was born in Eureka, Kan., Feb. 18, 1877, and attended the public schools of that place and as the only colored member of his class, having served it as president. He graduated from the high school with honor in 1890. He then took the scientific course in the Southern Kansas academy of the same city, graduating from the same in 1897 as class orator, which honor he won against nine other contenants, all white men. 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Our industrial Contracts give to the colored policy holder more than any other company for the same weekly premium. Clerk Agents are required to Collect Your Business. Information of rates and valuation at your age will be furnished free, upon giving your age, name and address to The American Life Insurance Co. of Illinois. Tel. Randolph 5. Home Office—Harris Trust Building. 115 W. Moore St. CHICAGO. TELEPHONES Oakland 1609 Res. Oakland 1760 Auto. 79156 HENRY C. BOMAR & SON FINE FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVERS, PACKERS AND SHIPPERS 3 Tripo Daily to All Deposits 4706 Indiana Ave. CHICAGO FOR RENT. Desk Room for business purposes in branch law office of W. G. Anderson & L. A. Newby, 35th and State St. N. W. corner. NOTABLE CAREER OF DR.W.P. HAYES Valuable Reforms Perfected In Short Space of Time. Pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church In New York is One of the Most Active Uplifters of His Countrymen. Enlivened Life of His Church Wonderfully. New York—Rev. Dr. W. P. Hayes, one of the most scholarly and progressive of the younger school of preachers, celebrated his third anniversary as the pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist church with appropriate and special anniversary exercises, Sunday, May 17. The day was notable in the history of the church, and the exercises were the most brilliant seen in connection with its history. Dr. Hayes' anniversary was celebrated in connection with the thirty-sixth anniversary of the church, and during the long history of the congregation it has never been in better condition than at the present time. During the three years' pastorate of Dr. Hayes he has brought about a complete reformation in the life of the church, until today the new features inaugurated by Dr. Hayes make Mount Olivet Baptist church one of the most thoroughly modern churches conducted by the race in this country. Dr. Hayes came to Olivet when it was passing through a crucial period and when A. REV. W. P. HAYES, D. D. wise and executive leadership was needed to bring about harmony and good will. Among the new reforms that Dr. Hayes has perfected that have given the church a distinctive tone in the city is the carrying out of a system that has to do with the proper handling of the finances. This system is arranged after the most approved financial system now in vogue in the most progressive churches of the country. The various departments of the church at the close of the year must submit their budgets to the prudential committee, this committee refers it to the joint board and the board passes it to the corporation for approval. This method is doubtless the most modern method of handling the finances of the church of any system in this city. All moneys raised in every one of the church departments are turned over to the trustees and can be drawn only on a written order from the trustees. This system enables the church to properly account for all money raised. Dr. Hayes' church has abolished the old custom of the table collection. Collection now is made in from eight to ten minutes and with less confusion. The winning power of Dr. Hayes as preacher is seen in the splendid manner in which in the short space of three years he has added over 700 members to the church and raised $2,156.80. He has conducted 152 funeral services, preached 466 sermons and delivered a number of lectures. Eighty-five couples have been united in matrimony by Dr. Hayes, and he has paid 785 sick calls. Many improvements have taken place since his pastorate, and the church today is thoroughly organized and united. Dr. Hayes, since coming to this city, has won the confidence and esteem of the entire public, irrespective of denomination, and is one of the most forceful and highly respected clergymen in the unlift of the race. The Rev. W. P. Hayes was born in Granville county, N. C., and is the son of the Rev. W. P. Hayes, one of the pioneer ministers of the M. E. church of the North Carolina conference. Dr. Hayes attended the public schools of Raleigh and Reidsville, N. C., and later entered Bennet college at Greensboro, N. C., from which he graduated in 1808. After teaching three years at the Boydton institute he entered the Virginia Union university and graduated from the theological department in 1907. After graduation he became instructor of elocation at the university, serving in this capacity for one year. He has held the pastorate of some of the best churches in Virginia with eminent success. In November, 1910, he married Miss Carolyn Amee, one of the most accomplished young women of the race. She is especially accomplished as a pianist and is of great assistance to her husband in his church THE BROAD AX CAN BE FOUND ON SALE AT THE POLLOWING 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. B. M. Harvey's barber shop and news stand, 3924 State street. Mrs. Nellie Phelpe, cigars, notions and news stand, 15 W. 51st St., near Dearborn. W. S. Cole, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 34 W. 31st St., near Dearborn. B. Davis, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 3532 State St. W. M. Maxwell, notions, cigars, tobacco, confections and news stand, 5244 State St. Edward Felix, notions, cigars and news stand, 52 W. 30th St. F. Bishop, cigars, tobacco and news stand, 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. E. M. Oliver, 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 McParo, shoe shining parlor and news stand. 3800½ State street. 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. $ 2972 \frac{1}{2} $ 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. The class in history had the floor. "Can any scholar tell me where the Declaration of Independence was signed?" asked the teacher. "At de bottom, like a letter," promptly replied a lad.—Detroit Free Press. A woman always has a grouch When thinking of her letters, But she is sure to smile the day The postman brings her letters. —Yonkers Statesman. Mrs. Flitt—My husband very seldom goes to his club. Mrs. Flatt—Oh, is that so? My husband goes to his club nearly every day. "But you do your own cooking, don't you?"—Yonkers Statesman. It des 'bout all dat you kin do Ter hol 'yo livin' groun' While de wort' des beats de lightnin' De way it' s spinnin' roun' But all de time you' s de lucky one, Kaze you can't fall off nohow, my son! —Atlanta Constitution. "I think the world takes a man at his own valuation." "I think you're mistaken. The custom house inspectors are as alert as ever."—Town Topics. Said a cubist hen to herself one day, With a puzzled kind of a mien, "If I didn't know that I was a ben I'd think that I was a bean!" —New York Sun. Mrs. Hiram Offen (to applicant)—But you have had a good many places in a short time. Servant—Yes, ma'am; that shows how much competition there is to secure my services.—Boston Transcript. "Will you marry me?" asked the millionaire In tones of deep distress. The malden wrote her answer on a card "Twas simply "Y-E-$$$$$$$$!" —Florida Times-Union. "Faint heart never won fair lady." "I detest that proverb." "Why so?" "I consider it a slap at us brunettes." —Kansas City Journal. Willie-Paw, what is meant by saying that a girl has an arch look? GENERAL BANKING cent allowed on Savings Acco Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT sell Real Estate on commission, manages estate payment of taxes and looking after assessments. Estate. Specially Invites the patronage of Chicago business m Cranford Apartment building. 3600 Wabash Ave A building ever opened to Colored tenant electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. 3 per cent allow Safety Deposit REAL As agent buy and sell Real Estate dents, including payment of tax on Chicago Real Estate. Especially Invites t The - Crane Building The finest building e Steam heat, electric light 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 FORTY-FOURTH STREET The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago Steam heat, electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. Casey, Agent, Phone Randolph 803 74 W. WASHINGTON STREET. Further Need For "Watchful Wait there is no watchful waiting in the thousands we have installed No Further "W There 's no watch where we have insta No Further Need For "Watchful Waiting" There's no watchful waiting in the thousands of homes where we have installed Little Gas Water Heaters To watchfully laundry work, the d ble time and father. without the cheape watchfully wait for water to heat means work, the dishwashing and the scrubbing to and father, mother and the kids must freq uf the cheapest of all luxuries—the daily b To watchfully wait for water to heat means that the laundry work, the dishwashing and the scrubbing takes double time and father, mother and the kids must frequently go without the cheapest of all luxuries—the daily bath. Little Gas Water Heaters are of many sizes to for small families free. You can inspi branch stores, or our many sizes to fit many requirements—the families cost but $16.00. We instru you can inspect them and order yours at an scores, or our big salesroom downtown. are of many sizes to fit many requirements—the cheapest for small families cost but $16.00. We install them free. You can inspect them and order yours at any of our branch stores, or our big salesroom downtown. The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company Peoples Gas Building Telephone Randolph 4567 3448 Indiana Ave., near 35th St., Phone Douglas 8242 Boys! Do you want this dandy BICYCLE? No Money Needed This is not a Prize Contest. Every boy who fills out and mails the corner coupon can earn this high-grade Bicycle for very little effort during spare time. ASK "The Bicycle Man." Mail this coupon TO-DAY. TELL OUT AND MAIL THIS COUPON TO-DAY "The Bicycle Man" % The McCall Co. 238 W. 37th Street New York City Dear "Bicycle Man"; Please tell me how to get one of your high-grade Bicycles, without money, and for very little effort. Name Address BROOKLYN MUSEUM JESSE BINGA BANKER 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- tues and looking after assessments. Money to loan the patronage of Chicago business men. Anford Apartment g. 3600 Wabash Ave. ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago t, tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. Casey, Agent, 74 W. WASHINGTON STREET. ner Need For "Watchful Waiting" watchful waiting in the thousands of homes called wait for water to heat means that the dishwashing and the scrubbing takes dou- mother and the kids must frequently go rest of all luxuries—the daily bath. Gas Water Heaters to fit many requirements—the cheapest cost but $16.00. We install them expect them and order yours at any of our big salesroom downtown. A STORE FOR EVERYBODY HILLMAN'S STATE & WASHINGTON SIS. Everything to eat, to wear and for the home. Ready to wear attire for man, woman and child at lowest prices, quality and workmanship considered. Make it a point to visit this store every day and take advantage of the special bargain offerings that we give in all departments. Real Estate Loans Fire and Plate Glass Insurance 4709 S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO Phones Douglas 4482 HARRY Auto 73-974 Auto 74-478 LA VERDO BUFFET IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS AND CIGARS 3100 State Street BUFFET AND CIGARETTES CHICAGO 853 NSWICK pp. BILLIARDS LA VERDO BUFFET IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS AND CIGARETTES 3100 State Street CHICAGO HOTEL BRUNSWICH GEO. W. HOLT, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS HOTEL BRUNSWICK GEO. W. HOLT, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS A. F. CODOZOE THE ELITE CAFE and BUFFET Finest Table d'Hote in the City 4 p. m., to 1 a. m. 3030 State Street LITE FFET in the City MARY C. SNEED, M'f' matic 75-173 NG CLUB D CAFE CHICAGO EVERY EVENING MINERAL SPRING C BUFFET AND CAF 3517 S. State Street, CHICAGO HIGH CLASS INTERTAINERS EVERY E FRANK DUNN J. B. McGANEY TRUSTEES ESTABLISHED 1877 HIGH CLASS INTERTAINERS EVERY EVENING JOHN J. DUNN WHOLESALE COAL RETAIL FIFTY-FIRST STREET and ARMOUR AVENUE RAILYARDS Slot St. and L. S. & M. S. Slot St. and ARMOUR AVE. PRANK DUNN JOHN BLOCKI, Pres. F. W. BLOCKI RETAIL MOUR AVENUE S. & M. S. R AVE. CHICAGO F. W. BLOCKI, Tresa. JOHN BLOCKI, Press. F. W. BLOCKI, Treas. JOHN BLOCKI & SON PERFUMERS GO TO C. E. Kreyssler, Druggist 5057 S. STATE STREET NOT ON THE CORNER For high grade Drugs, Chemicals, and Medicinal Preparations All Prescriptions Carefully Compounded ALSO CARRY A FULL LINE OF Blocki's Ideal & Blocki's Flower In Bottle Perfumes PHONE DOUGLAS 8653 3004 STATE STREET Phone: Douglas 3256 HENRY JONES WILLIAM LEWIS, Prop. Phone Douglas 3309 FRANK DUMN J. B. McGANEY TRUSTBES HARRY J. KELLY Prop CHICAGO Automatic 72-379 Chieago, Ill TEL. OAKLAND 1880, 1891, 1892