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THE BROAD AX One Hundred Copies of the Nineteenth Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax Ordered by Mr. Frank Ford, Private Secretary to Hon. Roger C. Sullivan THE PAPERS BEING SENT FOR DISTRIBUTION AMONG THE AFRO-AMERICANS RESIDING AT SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS, THEY BEING ANXIOUS TO READ WITH THEIR OWN EYES IN RELATION TO THE FRIENDSHIP OF MR. SULLIVAN TOWARD WORTHY AFRO-AMERICANS. OUR OLD HIGHLY ESTEEMED FRIEND, NOAH D. THOMPSON, OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AND OTHERS, ARE STILL SOUNDING THE PRAISES OF THE NINETEENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BROAD AX. Vol. XX. One Hundred the Nineteen sary Edit Broad Ax Mr. Frank Secretary C. Sullivan THE PAPERS BEING SENT FOR AMERICANS RESIDING AT SE ING ANXIOUS TO READ WIT TO THE FRIENDSHIP OF MR. S AMERICANS. OURE OLD HIGHLY ESTEEMED PR ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AND THE PRAISES OF THE NINETE THE BROAD AX. It was stated in the last issue of this paper that the Nineteenth Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax cut a very wide swath—that twenty-sight out of the forty-two candidates it recommended to the voters throughout this city and Cook county won out at the primaries Wednesday, September 9th. This was further proven, for on Monday morning of this week Mr. Frank Ford, who has faithfully served as private secretary to Hon. Roger C. Sullivan for some years, and who is as smooth as the finest of oil himself when it comes down to dealing with the politicians, for he is always there with the glad hand and his old-time smile, ordered one hundred copies of the Nineteenth Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax, the papers to be sent for distribution among the Afro-American voters residing at Spring Valley, Illinois. It seems that the Colored people residing in that section of this state wanted to read with their own eyes respecting the friendship of Mr. Sullivan towards worthy Afro-Americans, for it was set forth in that issue how Mr. Sullivan away back in 1892 to 1894, as clerk of the Probate Court, retained Attorney William G. Anderson as his private secretary and stenographer, while at the same time many of his White friends and associates severely condemned him for not removing Mr. Anderson and placing a White man in his position. As stated before in these columns, Mr. Sullivan would not discharge nor separate him from the pay roll as long as he performed his duties properly, simply on account of the color of his skin, and Mr. Anderson remained as his secretary and stenographer until the end of his term as clerk of the Probate Court. That act on the part of Mr. Sullivan has in the past and will continue to raise him high in the estimation of the better class of Afro-Americans residing in this city and throughout the state of Illinois. Our old, highly esteemed friend Noah D. Thompson, of Los Angeles, Cal., and others are still engaged in sounding the praises of the Nineteenth Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax, and the following letter and comments speak for themselves: Los Angeles Cal. Sept. 16, 1914. My Dear Mr. Taylor: Mrs. Thompson and I have read with great interest your recent anniversary A. ALLENSWORTH'S FUNERAL FRIDAY. Funeral services for Ident-Col. Allen Allensworth, the only Negro who ever attained the rank of lieutenant-colonel in the United States army, were conducted at 1 o'clock Friday in the Second Baptist church, Maple avenue, near Eighth street. The services were conducted by Rev. J. L. McCoy, Stanton post G. A. R. Lieutenant-Colonel Allensworth died Monday evening as a result of injuries suffered Sunday in Monrovia, when he edition of The Broad Ax and we are pleased to add our congratulations to the many you have already received by this time. We are also very glad to know that your dear old mother still lives to note and rejoice with her son in his success as a newspaper man of so great importance. I meet many of your friends and acquaintances here on the Coast, all of whom are always glad to hear that you are still working at the same old stand and doing well. With kindest regards to Mrs. Taylor I am. NINETEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BROAD AX. The (Chicago) Broad Ax has celebrated its nineteenth anniversary and its issue of September 5, 1914, reflected great credit on Negro journalism and showed the race to be a long wav from the days of the Negro cabin and plantation presided over by the heartless overseer and the bull, whip in literary advancement. From the slave plantation to the field of the highest proficiency in journalism is what The Broad Ax in its anniversary issue showed. We congratulate that paper and the race. Push on, push on, push on.-The Reformer, Richmond, Va., Sept. 19, 1914. THE BROAD AX. Nineteen consecutive years without missing an issue is the enviable record made by Chicago's oldest race weekly, The Broad Ax. That Julius F. Taylor, its editor and founder, deserves a world of credit goes without saying. Just what it means to float a large cosmopolitan paper until it reaches a paying basis, few people outside of the clan know. Fearless and uncompromising, Editor Taylor wields a powerful pen for the cause of justice and right, and the evil door finds in him a foe relentless to the end. Those who failed to get a copy of the recent anniversary number missed a rare treat. It was the acme of journalism. Chicagoans are always doing big things and one of our most progressive citizens is Editor Julius F. Taylor. Vive The Broad Ax.—The Chicago Defender, Sept. 19, 1914. The writer feels very grateful indeed to all those who have had so many kind words to say in relation to the Nineteenth Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax. was run down by a motorcycle. He was born April 7, 1842, in Louisville, Ky. Colonel Allensworth lived the life of a slave until he escaped in 1863 and joined the United States navy. He served as steward until the end of the Civil War. After the war he enrolled at the schools of the Baptist Home Mission society at Louisville, acquiring a practical education and a knowledge of theology. President Cleveland appointed Ideson Colonel Allensworth chaplain CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 26, 1914 THE LADY OF THE MUSIC MRS. LOU ELIA LYLES SMITH The noted dramatic reader and sweet voiced songbird, whose article on Negro music which appears in another column of this paper is highly interesting. The noted dramatic reader and sweet music which appears in another colu in the regular army, 24th regiment, in 1886. To assume his duties Colonel Allensworth resigned the pastorate of the Union Baptist church of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was retired on full pay four years ago. He served as secretary to Dr. Barrows with the parliament of religions at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. After his retirement from the army he established a self-governed colony for Negroes in the San Joaquin valley. He leaves a widow and two daughters—The Los Angeles Express, Sept. 19, 1914. When Booker Washington advises the delegates to the Negro Business League to cease fighting segregation laws and to devote themselves to acquiring wealth and intelligence, he was simply advocating his propaganda which he has been preaching for the past quarter of a century, viz., "The line of the least resistance," or to state it more accurately, "no resistance at all." It is this obsequious doctrine that has resulted in growing up a generation of moral cowards among the Negroes of this country. This teaching of his has brought about a condition of economic serfage that has well nigh sapped all the manhood and darkened the hopes and stiffened the ennobling aspirations of the Negroes for fifty years. It is to be very much regretted that a man of such commanding opportunity and wide influence in his day and generation should be so servile and spineless in his teachings. It is this very damaging doctrine that has brought about the unbearable and humiliating conditions of jim crowism, disfranchisement and segregation, which may be regarded as "the unkindest cut of all." Appointed by White South. This unfortunate statement before the Negro Business League was not the first egregious blunder that Booker has made since assuming the role of the southern White man appointed leadership of the Negroes of America, and however much we rejoice in his marvelous achievements along industrial lines, we have yet to be convinced that his policies of non-resistance are not yet injurious and deleterious to the development of the nobility of true manhood and race virility. We repeat, that at this particular time, when the Negro was beginning to assert himself and resist the cowardly attacks of the Negro-hating White man, as manifested in the insidious form of segregation, he has given a blow to the race that is irreparable, and owing to the positions which he occupies in the eye of the public, simply intensifies the heinousness of its effects. To our way of thinking some of the evils, with which we as a race have to contend, will not be remedied by the subservant mien and truckling requiescence which the Wizard of Tuskegee is being used to propagate. It may result in bringing a few paltry dollars to Tuskegee that will serve the few and infinitestimal part of the millions or more Negroes in this country, but will do great harm to the great struggling element of the race rising out of the ruins of a heartless prejudice, and will rivet the chains of proscription and serfdom. Mr. Washington may yet live to see the day, if he does not see it now, when such a dangerous doctrine, of which he is the chief exponent, will produce a fruitage of backboneless, sycophantic, cringing cowards of the Negro race in this country. Hoke Smith Waiting for it. This is the kind of bread upon which such political demagogues as Ben Tillman, Jim Vardaman, Hoke Smith and Hefflin feed. They and their kind have been waiting in breathless suspense for this very utterance, which they were sure would come in due time, just when a healthy sentiment was being chrystallized against such a damnable heresy as segregation. Some one has said, and truly said, "To submit with silence when we should protest, makes cowards out of men." THE HOME OF MR. AND MRS. EDWARD H. WRIGHT ENTERED BY A ROBBER. At half past three o'clock Tuesday morning a highwayman coatless, hatless and shoeless, very stealthily entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Wright, 2963 Wabash avenue, by raising one of the back bedroom windows. Mr. Wright was sleeping soundly in the room at the time and the robber had to almost climb over his bed in order to make his way to the front part of the house. The unwelcome intruder relieved Mr. Wright of his gold watch, chain and charm valued at $115, a small diamond stud worth from $40 to $50 and $15 in real money. It being a very warm night, Mrs. Wright was reclining at the time on a davernent in the front parlor and she did not realize that a burglar was in the house until he stood right close unto her. Then she sprang to her feet and grappled with him, seizing both of his wrists, at the same time screaming and shouting at the top of her voice for help, exclaiming that "a burglar is in the house." HighlyInterestingArticle on Music. Its Art Should be Earnestly Cultivated by all Those Who Makethe Slightest Pretensions of Being Civilized CONTRIBUTED BY MRS. LOU ELIA LYLES SMITH. 3427 VERNON AVE. Music is such a great agent, and while we as a people love it and take readily to it, we fail to cultivate it earnestly as an "art," and for this reason we cannot derive the fullest benefit from it. Sure, we often hear slighting remarks concerning "classic music," and our people's enjoyment of the same, that is all pretense on the part of those who cater to this sort of music. But I say the fault in such cases is not with the one who practices and caters to "classic music," but it is in the person who makes so false a remark. I know it is a fact that the "concept mass" of our people do not appreciate "classic music," it is because they have not been educated up to it. But a great number of our people have to be educated up to it, do love it and practice it in their homes. We have only a few who can lay claim to be "real artists" and because of our lack of education along "musical lines" we often rate a person as being an "artist" when they have no just claims to the title, and could only be considered a student. We all know in what lights "Negro music" is considered in the "music world" of America. We all know that the favorable opinion of "Negro music" is fully deserved, but Negro music is not a curiosity like some of the monotonous and melancholy chants of the East, neither is it a wild yell, such as some of our foreign friends long expected of us, in order to secure a fresh and distinctive American note. What our American critics are given to term real "Negro music," especially "jubilee songs," are often expressions of pain itself, softened by patience, suffering, with all the misery left out, and all the "melody" left in. Then and some of them informed her after it was all over that they thought that she and Mr. Wright were fighting between themselves, that they did not want to get mixed up in it, even if one or the other should happen to get killed, and as no one rushed to the assistance of Mrs. Wright, the robber made his escape by raising and jumping through the large front window into the street and rushing around to the side of the house and disappearing in the darkness. It does seem that civilized people residing in any neighborhood upon hearing an unusual noise at a late hour of the night, would at least be interested to the extent of ascertaining whether or not some one was being foully murdered. This is fine weather for a vigorous fall clean-up. Premises that are carefully cleaned now will not require so much work next spring. No.1 what lacks it in any thing? For one famous music master has said that "Melody alone constitutes the essence of all music." Then again Negro music is sheer, bubbling joy in existence, without constraint, just good natured, full of hope and happiness. Now between these two extremes "Negro music" touches human emotion at every point, and with precise expression. The quality that is so irresistible in its appeal is probably its hearty sincerity. The Italians speak of the tear in the voice as the ultimate height reached by the trained human voice, and they write music of this pure, emotional type, but "Negro music" is so pathetic tender and sincere that it well-nigh places a tear in the voice of itself, at any rate often brings a tear to the eye. Negro music is not in any way characteristic of the United States; it is a part of himself alone. Negro music is heard everywhere in this country, unless it be in our churches. Theaters are full of it, in the orchestra, on the stage; it is the one constant note in all our everyday musical life. That it pleases should not be wondered at, for it is real music and of a fine quality. But why should we be content with our music alone? To be "artists" we must be able to "mastar" all the classics of different composers. Why should our composers be limited to using only the compositions of musicians of their own race? I say, study all "authors," sing their songs, play their pieces. Learn all there is to learn, and then choose your own path. these autumn days? They know the cold weather is at hand and so they want to get inside where there is warmth and comfort and lengthened life for them. How do you like the community you are living in? Are there not some things that need correction? Are you helping to get them corrected? Are you doing your share to make your community a better place to live in this year than it was last year? Even though you move next May, the effort is worth your while. Why not begin now? Do not begrudge your boy his outdoor playtime after school hours. The football game or the baseball game on the vacant lot will be of great benefit to him after his day in school. The autumn months after the long summer vacation are particularly hard on the boys and girls who have lived out of doors almost all the time and had plenty of good air and lots of vigorous exercise. For this reason they should be encouraged to indulge in all of the out-of-door sports after school hours. Now is the time to place your fly poison on the back porch just outside your kitchen door, being sure there is no other food for them to get. Mix one pint of milk and water, equal parts; add two teaspoonsful of formaldehyde, which can be purchased at any drug store. Pour this mixture into plates and in each plate place three or four small squares of bread. These will soak 1 A VARIETY is a worthy object where dress is concerned. In the search for novelties manufacturers have evolved something that seems likely to have a season of popularity. It is a new art departure, in the shape of ornaments of mother-of-pearl. These are cut in fancy shapes and decorated with etched designs. Watch chains, lavalieres, pendanis, brooches, beauty, hat, bar and baby pins, cuff links, tie clips and many other ornaments are thus made. The illustration shows some pretty examples of this work. VARIETY is a worthy object where dress is concerned. In the search for novelties manufacturers have evolved something that seems likely to have a season of popularity. It is a new art departure, in the shape of ornaments of mother-of-pearl. These are cut in fancy shapes and decorated with etched designs. Watch chains, lavalieres, pendanis, brooches, beauty, hat, bar and baby pins, cuff links, tie clips and many other ornaments are thus made. The illustration shows some pretty examples of this work. PAGE TWO The smartest combination in autumn frocks is black and blue—like a pinch. But more of the blue—in marine usually—is employed than the black, and the first is of serge or garabine, while the second is invariably of satin. Innumerable are the changes rung upon this bruise hued combination. ```markdown ``` NEW TAILORED GOWN Eminently practical are the models, showing only the worsted material below the waist line, where a frock naturally gets the hardest wear, and the silken fabric above the bust line, where it will be prominently in evidence and where, too, it may be instantly renewed the moment it begins to get shabby, for no self respecting woman wears a rundown looking frock. Illustrated here is a broadcloth suit trimmed with satin buttons and fitch bands. The plaited skirt has a faring tunic with a hip yoke. The body of the coat is in basque effect. Bread Custard Pudding. One quart of sweet milk, one cupful of fine breadcrumbs, four tablespoonfuls of sugar, three beaten eggs and one teaspoonful of vanilla. Bake until the custard sets and serve very cold. PLANNING FOR THE WINDOW GARDEN Hanging Baskets, Flower Boxes and Plant Stands Should Be Prepared and Planted Early. Fancy Effects Sold In the Shops. IT is not too early to plan for the indoor winter garden. Brackets, window boxes and flower tables may be prepared. If you can afford them there are many novelties in wicker shown in the shops. The shapes vary, and most of them can be duplicated in wood by the home carpenter. With a coat of green paint or enamel on the outside they are very presentable too. A border of vines that will hang over the sides of a box hides any crudities. If you can obtain birch bark the outside of the boxes may be covered with this. A finish of this sort is very fetching. Hanging baskets for sunny windows should not be forgotten. A refreshing change from the window box is the flower box table. This is about three feet in diameter and is of looser weave than a good many of the other articles. The table has a deep, circular basin in the middle, a border of wicker around this and a zinc lined pocket running around the wicker border and forming the edge of the table. You can easily see how incomparably lovely such a table would be with the central and border basins filled with flowers. The pyramid table is one that makes a very pretty effect. It simply started out to be a pyramid and was cut short in the act—a kind of truncated form. A combination mirror and flower basket makes a pretty wall ornament. You see, the beauty of these wicker trappings is that they are equally suitable to indoor and outdoor usage. The mirror is set in a latticed frame, and the basket hangs beneath it. For cut flowers there are long, narrow vases, as graceful as can be, and their tops look like big honeysuckles or morning glories. EMERGENCY AID. Useful In Many a Crisis For Women to Know How to Minister to the Iniured. A little practical knowledge of medicine is useful for every woman. Not only does it help her to diagnose the symptoms of disease in her own household and call the assistance of a physician before it has taken a firm hold on the system, but in a great crisis like that of Europe it is invaluable. There women who have never been expected to be called upon to minister to suffering have the dying and wounded at their very doors. Doubtless where there are so many some must suffer from delay in receiving medical attention. In such emergencies a little skill in first aid to the injured must save many lives. While it is to be hoped we may not have occasion to use such knowledge in America, accidents and disasters occur everywhere. The good old fashion of equipping women to minister to the minor ailments of the family was a useful and a wise one. All girls should have elementary training along these lines. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 26, 1914. I LACE TRIMMED APRONS. DAINTY little aprons for the maids are illustrated here. They are in one case of fine lawn trimmed with insertions of valenciennes. In the other instance the apron is of dotted swiss trimmed with insertion and edging of the valce. The fastidious housekeeper insists that the maid shall be neatly dressed. An outfit of this order may include a lace cap with ribbon bow and dainty collar and cuffs worn with a simple black gown. These are nice enough for any household or any occasion. HOW TO CHOOSE COLORS It is an important question, for we can make ourselves almost beautiful or entirely hideous just by the colors we wear. Is there one of us who hasn't some friend who persists in wearing a color which grates on the nerves and tastes of the beholder—a color which gives her face a washed out pallor or which accentuates to apopleptic proportions a florid complexion? Whatever may be your faults of color or line, whether you are too pale, too sallow, too highly colored, too thin, too fat, too short, too tall, you can subdue and sometimes, to all appearances, eradicate them by care in choosing the colors of your gowns. Nor is this all. Different colors produce distinct psychological effects, and you can to a degree create in others the attitudes of mind which are pleasing to you. How do you feel, for instance, on a boiling hot day when a woman in a bright red gown greets your gaze? Distinctly irritated and increasingly conscious of the state of the thermometer, of course, while the vision of a pretty girl in a cool filmy white gown, white hose and white slippers is almost as refreshing as a breeze. For summer white is the color preeminent, not only because it is cool to look at, but also because it repulses the heat rays, while red absorbs them. In using touches of color with your white gown be careful to avoid "hot colors" and to select pastel shades. An exception to this is a rather vivid green, but this should not be worn unless you have a clear complexion and a good deal of color. DISCRIMINATING MARKETING. Choosing Foods Whose Nutritive Value is High Good Policy In Hard Times. Now, when food prices soar, is the time to think of the comparative nutritive values of foods, what cheap food can be substituted for expensive food and how cheap meats and fish, when available, can be made into attractive dishes. To build the tissues the body requires protein, from meat, fish, eggs, cheese, peas, beans or milk; to furnish heat and energy, sugars and starchy foods and fats, and to keep well, mineral matter, from various vegetables, cabbage and greens. The point is to select the cheapest source of these nutritive elements required. When potatoes are high remember that rice, at 5 to 10 cents a pound, can well be substituted, as it has very nearly the same composition when boiled as potatoes and is even slightly more nutritive. Macaroni and spaghetti, being starchy foods, may also replace potatoes and have the further advantage of containing considerable protein. childs are illustrated here. They are in with insertions of valenciennes. In its of dotted swiss trimmed with inser- ce. The fastidious housekeeper insists An outfit of this order may include a collar and cuffs worn with a simple any household or any occasion. CANNING HINTS. It is not possible to obtain the best results from vegetables that are overgrown or from fruits that are dead ripe, yet even these have their uses when nothing better is available. The fresh material should be cleaned, all imperfect portions removed and the remainder sorted for different purposes. Large articles may be sliced or cut in convenient uniform sections. Imperfect shapes or edges may be chopped fine for pickles or used for jams or jellies. Uniform sections of different fruits and vegetables may be cooked until nearly tender and then put in a sweet pickle vinegar or a mustard sauce. Underripe fruit is suitable for pickles or for jelly making. If fully ripe it may not look as well in the jars, but will have good flavor. A fruit that may be too soft to keep its shape even in a thick sirup will serve for jam or fruit butter. Proper utensils are essential, especially of materials that will not injure the delicate flavors of fruits, such as silver, wood and enamel ware. Wire baskets for scalding fruit to remove skins and the rapid use of a wire strainer for fruit pulp are not objectionable. The large mouthed funnel for filling jars is made of tin or of enamel ware. A wooden spoon or paddle is convenient and a wooden masher is good for "jams." For accuracy, thermometer and sirup gauge are required. Where large quantities are to be prepared cherry stoners and fruit presses are desirable. Odds and Ends From Cracker Boxes Are Useful in the Kitchen. The thick waxed paper that adds so to the weight of cracker boxes and for which housewives are paying at so much a pound may as well be utilized in some way. It is of great help in the kitchen. The cakes that stick to the pan may safely be intrusted to the lining of this paper, which will need no grease, as the ordinary white sort does. In lining the pan, if the paper is cut so a flap can be brought up nearly to the top on both sides, a cake may be nicely lifted out without danger of breaking. Also where there is a chance that the oven is a little too hot lay a round of the paper on top of the cake until the baking is nearly done, then remove to permit of the proper browning. This same paper if rolled into a cornucopia and fastened with a pin or two to prevent collapse makes as good an apparatus with which to drop icing in fancy designs on a cake as the real tin pastry tube, with the advantage that the whole thing may be crumpled up and burned after use. WAXED PAPER. THE FILM MAKES A SUCCESS IN THE UK AND IT IS A FILM OF THE YEAR. WHITE SATIN BLOUSE IN MILITARY STYLE THE tailored blouse pictured here is of white satin trimmed with silk military braid. Bullet shaped buttons of red and white are swung like pendants through braid buttonholes. The split cuff covers the hand to the knuckles. There is a tendency to adapt the military idea to every feature of dress designing. Military blouses, military capes and military hats are all among models being shown by fashion designers. THE tallored blouse pictured here is of white satin trimmed with silk military braid. Bullet shaped buttons of red and white are swung like pendants through braid buttonholes. The split cuff covers the hand to the knuckles. There is a tendency to adapt the military idea to every feature of dress designing. Military blouses, military capes and military hats are all among models being shown by fashion designers. OSTRICH PLUMES FOR AUTUMN HATS These Feathers, Disguised In Many Odd Forms, Are Featured on Smart Fall Millinery—Novelties In All Seasonable Colors. THERE are two very strong arguments in favor of ostrich as a fashionable trimming for fall, one of which is the unusual demand for large hats early in the season. Perhaps no other plumage shows to better advantage on shapes having graceful, wide brims, although numbers of small hats are shown employing ostrich. Not a little has been done by ostrich manufacturers to give the market novelties, which, while made up of the same fiber as a French plume, the material is burned and so managed as to entirely disguise it, excepting to an experienced eye, says the Millinery Trade Review. Drenched and glycerined ostrich are features which have been shown marked favor, the first named having a drenched, uncurled appearance, while the glycerined ostrich has been treated by a process that gives it a smooth, glossy surface. Quills and fancy effects are developed of ostrich of this character and very cleverly adorn the new fall models. From present indications the demand seems to be for fancy effects and French heads, the longer numbers measuring nine, twelve and sixteen inches in length, while the demand for the small tips is fairly good. The last named are made up into bands, which encircle the crown in Indian headdress effect or are used in clusters of three. Owing to the fact that fat as well as high trimmings are in favor, all appliqued effects are in strong demand, being especially well suited to the wide brims of fall models. Both light and dark tones prevail, especial notice being given to white, tete-de-negre, corbeau blue, beige and olive green. One of the most attractive features of this merchandise is the wonderful shaded effects that are shown as well as the color harmony that is produced. The darker shades prevail for street use, while those of lighter coloring are employed for evening wear, among which pink gives good promise. Bronzed and metalized effects are in good demand owing to their harmonizing so well with winter fabrics as well as with the dark fur shades. Use For Old Curtains. If you have a pair of Russian net curtains take the figures from one border, fell them on linen at regular intervals, join them with narrow scroll cut from the edge of curtain and edge the piece with the lace taken from the front edge of the curtains and you will have a handsome centerpiece for your dining table. Cleaning Bottles To clean bottles fill them with scraps of torn newspaper and a little soapsuds, shake vigorously till the paper is dissolved to a pulpy mass and rinse thoroughly. You will be surprised how easily the dirtiest bottle will become clear and shining. WINTER HATS. Those of Velvet Lead In Popu- larity and Are of Quaint Shapes. Velvet toques topped with a bed of velvet flowers or small hats entirely covered with velvet flowers are a fea- ture of the craze for velvet. One charming hat brought out early by a French milliner is a tall, narrow mili- tary toque entirely composed of giant- white pansies with a sweeping bite. H SMART VELVET HATS. of paradise feather rising right out of the top. The quaint stovepipe model illustrated here is trimmed with goura feathers. The frame is in black velvet and satin. The other hat is one of the popular sailors for winter wear. It is of velvet with a soft crown and curved brim. It is trimmed back and front with pompons of white feathers. For White Hands. To make a satisfactory lotion to whiten and soften the hands put into a bottle two ounces of glycerin, two ounces of water, four tablespoonfuls of lemon juice and a few drops of carbolic acid. Shake well. After washing and drying the hands rub a little of the mixture into them. Eastening a Yoke. To keep a short neck yoke smoothly in place without a whole guimpe or attaching it to the waist sew on tapes to the lower outer corners of the yoke in the back, bring them under the arms and tie just above the waist line in front. Pin the front corners securely to the brassiere. 1. THE MOVEMENT Photo by American Press Association Russian Troops Digging Trench News dispatches unite in declaring that the Russian soldiers went almost head with joy at the prospect of war with Germany. Trench digging is a part of the science of warfare, and the Russians got some valuable though expense experience in the war with Japan. Photo by American Press Association. Two Big Men of the War Here are shown the kaiser of Germany and the cair of Russia with their personal staffs. The kaiser is on the left. When this picture was taken it was little thought that in a few months' time these rulers would give the word that meant a conflict that filled the entire world with dread. German Kaiser Talking Over War Here are shown the German emperor (on the left) discussing plans for war with two of his trusted rear admirals. Rear Admiral von Tirpitz is shown in the center and Rear Admiral von Holtzendorff on the right. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 26, 1914. THE GUNS IN ACTION German and French Artillerymen Artillery plays a big part in the great European war. Germany and France have devoted a great deal of attention to this development of their respective armies. Artillerymen of the German army are shown at the top and French artillerymen at the bottom. THE MARINE Kaiser Takes Great Pride In His Peerless Navy The accompanying photograph was taken from the warship Deutschland of the German navy. The German navy is the apple of the kaiser's eye and was expected to give a splendid account of itself against its foea. THE SAILOR'S FIRST EXECUTION The above picture of the king of England was taken during the recent review of the home fleet of England at Portland, where there were 425 ships assembled. England takes great pride in her navy, and the prospects of a clash between her fleet and that of Germany was fraught with awe inspiring possibilities. PAGE THREE THE FIRST OF THE FOURTH OF JULY 1914, IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, WAS A FILM BY JOHN W. HARRIS, A FILM MAKER, AND A FILM EDITOR, AND A FILM PRODUCED BY JOHN W. HARRIS. THE FILM WAS DISPLAYED AT THE FILM FAIR IN NEW YORK. Kaiser After War Conference This striking photograph of the war lord of Europe was taken in Berlin just after the kaiser had concluded a talk on war plans with the members of his war board. The photographer caught the kaiser as he was about to enter his automobile. THE FIGHTING VEHICLE At top is shown a French armored aeroplane. In the lower picture is a unique gun used by the Germans to destroy aeroplanes. It is mounted on a truck, and it is claimed that it can be timed and aimed accurately enough to destroy the swiftest flying aircraft. THE AIR LIFE Dirigibles Play Part In European War Here is shown a type of the smaller size war dirigible with which both Germany and France are liberally equipped. All kinds of aircraft will be impressed into service in the terrific conflict in Europe, and their effective use as a mode of warfare will be watched all over the world. Dirigibles Play Part In European War Here is shown a type of the smaller size war dirigible with which both Germany and France are liberally equipped. All kinds of aircraft will be impressed into service in the terrific conflict in Europe, and their effective use as a mode of warfare will be watched all over the world. PAGE FOUR THE BROAD AX Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principle of Darnayburg, but Cathedral, Fredericks, Friars, Inside, Single Temple, New York, and others, we have their say, so long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad AX is a newspaper whose purpose is to be bound forth for all, over 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.....$2.99 Six Months.....1.49 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 5027 FEDERAL STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. PHONE DREXEL 4580. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher Entered on Second Class Matter Aug. 18, Boston, Mass., to attend college, Illinois, under Act of March 6, 1876. EDITORIAL COLUMNS. REFLECTIONS. Now that the smoke of the recent primary battle has cleared away, we pause to reflect upon the methods, manners and measures which were employed by the Colored candidates in their efforts to win. In the first and third senatorial districts the fight among the Colored aspirants for legislative honors was bitter to a revolting degree. Vituperation and cheap billingsgate were the chief instruments employed. One candidate caused the printing and circulation of a cartoon against his opponent which could be justified only among the most ignorant Hettentots in Africa. Another candidate, not to be outdone, at the eleventh hour "sprung" a card teeming with abuse against the senatorial candidate whose known friendship for and towards the Colored people is a household word. These and other "stunts" seemed to be the sum total of their idea and knowledge of how to convince the voter of their value and virtue for the office to which they aspired. In both cases it proved to be a violent insult to the intelligence of the rank and file of the Colored voters, and a fitting rebuke was administered by the thinking class when they registered their protest at the primary election. The Broad Ax stands today as it always has stood, for the elevation of the intelligent members of the race to places of honor and trust. We do not think, however, that the so-called superior race can find much to praise in our political conduct towards each other in the blind and ignorant scramble for office. We need safe and sound leaders in all lines of endeavor, but to obtain satisfactory results and command respect from all classes, that leadership must be of the type above the groveling and gutter-snipe order. The sooner the lesson of dignity and honorable conduct, in no matter what undertaking, is learned, the sooner will leaders and followers alike command and receive the respect and co-operation of the citizens of every race dwelling within our borders. THE ODD FELLOWS AT BOSTON. Reports which have come to us from those who were on the ground regarding the 17th B. M. C. at Boston are not calculated to impress us that dignity and decorum in its deliberations were to any great degree exemplified. We are advised reliably that bedlam and cheap politics of the "back alley type" played a large part in carrying out the plans of those in power. Instead of orderly and dignified proceedings as might be expected, and fittingly becoming men who presumed to represent the highest intelligence of the order, the whole week was consumed in a vulgar scramble for office. This is certainly not to the credit of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. We doubt not that the efface and cultured folks of Boston have been left with a bad taste in their cultured months as a result of the meeting. The high-handed methods to which those in authority resorted in carrying out their plan, if our information approaches anywhere near right, cannot help but widen, rather than breach, the chasm which has long since been evident among Colored Odd Fellows in this country. The situation is a regrettable one, especially in view of the boned strength and wealth which the organ of the order so persistently and loudly proclaims. The motto of the order—Friendship, Love and Truth—evidently is meaningless, and sectional hate has unfortunately supplemented the fundamental principles which old Peter Ogden gave to the Colored brother when he established the first lodge among them in this country. Be careful, brethren, lost this big asset to the Negro's cause is not wrecked on the rock of petroleum greed and sectional hate. --- DOOMED. DOOMED. The good Bishop B. F. Lee, who presided over the recent sessions of the A. M. E. conference during the past week, is a fur-uighted reverend gentleman. He no doubt, like so many of us, realize that the Institutional Church is on its last legs, and like the raiding deer, is doomed to kill itself. In order to make its death an assuracy, he benevolently reappointed the Rev. Archibald James Carey, Ph.D. D.D., to the pastorate and wardenship of this fast ebbing charge. New that our noted political preaching pastor has again been returned, we will not be surprised any day to hear the sad news that the hand-full of members, to which, under his gifted(f) leadership it has been reduced, have "given up the ghost" and linked their fortunes with some other church where the minister is not the minion of easy money. REV. PROF. ALONZO J. BOWLING, A. M. Some one has said that the Rev. Prof. Alonzo J. Bowling, A.M., who claims to be a graduate from four or five colleges, is so stupid that he is unable to hold down a little job in the City Hall which only pays seventy dollars per month; that this eminent and highly distinguished Rev. Prof. has cast his lot and future with the Rev. Hon. Archibald James Carey, Ph.D. D.D., and that he will transform the present political pastor of Institutional Church into a first class saint or bright shining angel. It is an old saying that "birds of the same feathers or plumage will always flock together." READ THE WHITE MAN'S PAPER. A complaint came to our office the other day, in the form of a pamphlet from Afro-Americans, claiming that the White press gave such scant consideration through their columns to the Colored people. We do not agree with the complainants. Do not the White papers devote columns after columns with big box-car head lines (on front page, too), to tell of any bad crime committed by a Colored man, or the number of, and manner in which, Colored men, women and children are lynched by White mobs, consisting for the most part “of the town's best citizens”? (Investigations have proven that in a number of cases that the victims were innocent). Then there are the articles in which the Colored man is referred to as “a. big, black, burly Negro,” no matter what type of a man he is. Others call him by such names as “Nigger,” “coon,” etc., and the women by such horrid names as “wenches,” “Negresses,” etc. How many have heard the White women referred to as “Caucasianesses”? What more consideration and publicity does the Colored man expect to get from the White press? Does he expect the White press to tell of his wonderful progress since freedom? Does he expect it to tell of the wealth accumulated by a number of Colored people? Does he expect it to tell of his fine homes, beautiful church edifices throughout the country, of his schools, business enterprises, societies, civic organizations, etc., etc. In the language of "slang," NOT MUCH! The average daily paper is in league with the southern White man to keep the Negro down by painting him just as black as possible; but nevertheless the Black man must read the White man's paper, for it is a well known fact that the Colored man has a number of White friends throughout the country who has courage and influence enough to get an article in the papers occasionally which tells the truth about the part the Colored man is playing in the world's progress, about his great achievement along all lines of progress. The White man reads the Colored papers in order to keep in touch with what the Colored man is doing. Above all, Colored men must continue to support the Colored papers in their efforts to give to the reading public the things which show the bright side of their lives as well as those which show the other side.—Ex. MAJOR ROBERT R. JACKSON LED ALL THE OTHER CANDIDATES FOR THE LEGISLATURE IN THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT, HIS MAJORITY BEING 3,508. The official figures indicating the votes received by the Republican candidates in the legislature in the 3rd senatorial district are as follows: Major Robert R. Jackson, 3,509; Dr. W. H. Davin, 830; William Outros, 2,039; Messrs. Kooper, 1,001; Ilayd, 473; Messrs. 1,717; Boyd, 295. HEALTH NOTES (Consumed from page 1) up the poison and also furnish attraction places for the flies to light on. A plate of this mixture placed just outside your kitchen door will attract and kill the flies, thus preventing them from getting into your house. It is both cheap and effective. Try it and see. THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 26, 1914. We are threatened with a scarcity of matches. But why? Even if all the foreign noblemen do have to go to war, there are still some stalwart young Americans in the market. By rechristening his capital Petrograd the car has earned the gratitude of those Americans who could never remember whether the last syllable of the other name was spelled "burg" "burg" or "burgh." "Who are those people who are cheering?" asked the recruit as the soldiers marched to the train. "Those," replied the veteran, "are the people who are not going."—Puck. He calls on her no more. The mutt Regards the girl with scorn. He thought she was a fairy, but She stepped on his pet corn. —Cincinnati Enquirer. "What makes the beautiful brook bound from rock to rock, dearest?" "It's full of spring water, darling."—Philadelphia Ledger. Late to your bed And early to rise Will give you more time For swatting the flies. —Yonkers Statesman. "He is a self made man, is he not?" "Yes, except for the alterations made by his wife and her mother."—Judge. In poker speech there's many a grin Beyond the slightest doubt. One loser says he's ten bucks in. Which means he's that much out. —Detroit Free Press. "They tried the new play on the dog." "With what results?" "Howling success."—Baltimore American. The doctor didn't have a dime. "Oh, how is business, sir?" we cried. "There's nothing doing yet, but I'm A patient waiter," he replied. —New York Mall. Patience—How in the world do you succeed in forgetting things?" Patrice—Really, I don't remember.—Yenkers Statesman. Twinkle, twinkle, little star, Like a diamond, up so far, A celestial jewel set. Maybe we will tax you yet. —Washington Post. Gabe—The boss is looking for a manager, but he can't get any one capable of filling the position. Steve—Why doesn't he get married? -Cincinnati Enquirer. A puzzling vagary Comes to my mind— The head of the family Is always behind. -Buffalo News. "How is Jaggs succeeding in drowning his troubles?" "He was complaining this morning of that sinking feeling." Lives of felines all remind us. Had we each nine lives apiece. What a mess we'd leave behind us On our ultimate decease! —New York Evening Sun. "Mr. Green has called to pay his respects to you, sir." "Disappointed again. I thought he'd come to pay me that ten he owes."—Detroit Free Press. "Take anything," he asked his friend, "for that had cold and chill." "Thought you were on the wagon," said the friend. "Of course I will." —Dallas News. "How did you get along playing golf with your wife?" "Well, at the ninth hole she was about 22,000 words ahead."—Life. After much improvement In weapons made to kill There's old fashioned Cupid With bow and arrows still! —Cleveland Plain Dealer. Mistress—Why did you place the alarm clock beside the pan of dough, Mary? Mary—So it would know what time to rise, mum—Boston Transcript. I've often bean, I will confess, Quite scared before I saw That my especial bug-a-boo Was but a man of straw. —New York Times. The Sire—Your reckless course spells ruin. The Son—Spelling always came easy to me.—Exchange. At housework dainty Mabel stops. She says she knows not how. The only thing she ever mops In, now and then, her brow. —Detroit Free Press. "I hear the sea captain is in hard luck. He married a girl, and she ran away from him." "Yes; he took her for a mate, but she was a skinner."—London Tit-Bits. A woman's birthday is a fact, but her age is fiction. The rolling stone acquires a polish along with his bumps. The industrious man prays for work; the lazy man for a snap. In the matter of war neither might nor dynamite makes right. People who take themselves too seriously never have any fun. Cheer up! Sunshine will eventually puncture the thickest cloud. A woman always wants another woman to help her keep a secret. War is just as bloody, no matter which side seems to be winning. At least the Swiss navy will not do anything to complicate the situation. If there is anything glorious at all about war it is the Red Cross nurse. In this war nothing is sure but death in Europe and taxes in America. China still sits by the "open door" wondering what is going to blow in next. Some fellows strike out for themselves, while others depend on a pinch hitter. A man's appetite gives doctors an opportunity to experiment at his expense. It is easier for a young man to make love to a girl than to make a living for her. The pen may still be mightier than the sword, but only the pen wielded by the censor. Paraguay has signed a peace treaty with this country, and, of course, every little helps. Turkey seems to be getting ready to get it in the neck once more about Thanksgiving time. While Europeans are dodging bullets Americans are dodging the "when I was in Europe" stories. The aviation corps of a country's forces is the only one which can fly without running away. A New York doctor claims that it is injurious to put sugar in coffee. To the sugar or to the coffee? If there ever is an international hay fever association it should always hold its convention in Klauchau. Where is the old fashioned man who used to predict that the next great war would be fought on the seas? It may have been noticed that few of the fashionable honeymoon plans are including a trip to Europe. If war cuts off the entire supply of dyestuffs blonds and brunettes will be shown up in their true colors. For purely lingual reasons the American reader is grateful that the war is not to extend very far into Russia. Don't spend too much time boasting of your grandfather. Fix it up so that your grandsons will be proud of you. The European war eagle, with wounded wings, must envy the tranquillity of the much maligned American peace dove. A diplomat can take his choice, between being called loquacious or being described as preserving an ominous silence. Money makes a powerful ripple on the waters, but it does not always turn the tides. There is a little of the war spirit in all of us. Note your own sensations when some awkward gink tramples your ears. A diamond trust has been formed thus threatening still further to increase the cost of living for deserving prima donnas. The discovery of a new comet is reported from Bulgaria. As a presage of war it arrived considerably behind schedule time. One difficulty with a war correspondent's life is that if some hasty officer shoots him as a spy the mistake is so hard to correct. To act the part of a true friend requires more conscientious feeling than to fill with credit and completeness any other station or capacity in public life. One way to circumvent the advance of food prices, announces a New York investigator, is to get less. Which will be diminished by the average healthy and hearty American as no remedy at all. "Blessings, on the barefoot boy," as the late Mr. Whittier remarked. That boy never amanaged glass on any through-floor. Auto tire bills would be lower if there were none but hardwood boys. --- ForYoung Folks A Small Fisherman With Rod and Creel. P.F.C. MASCOT Photo by American Press Association. Among the youngsters who paraded at the recent baby carnival at Asbury Park was one who caused a great deal of merriment. He is a son of one of the members of the fishing club of that city and marched as its mascot. As the picture shows, he is fully equipped to capture anything in the way of fish that has the temerity to bite his hook. Probably if he hooked a big one he might be a little frightened and look for some grownup to take it off the hook. But that is only supposing. Boys at Asbury Park are used to fish and fishing, and in all probability the lad here pictured would quickly pop the big fellow right into his creel. Fishing is great sport if the fish bite, but it is rather tiresome when one waits for hours without even a nibble. Little boys, however, should never go fishing unless accompanied by their fathers or big brothers. Riddles. What is that which every one can divide, but no one can see where it has been divided? Water. What is majesty deprived of its externals? A jest—majesty-y. Is there a word in the English language that contains all the vowels? Yes, unquestionably. Why does a miller wear a white hat? To keep his head warm. Why didn't the dog want to go into the ark? Because he had a bark of his own. What makes the cost of tea so high? Because we must pay a steep price. What fruit grows on telegraph wires? Electrical currents (currants). What is the difference between a watchmaker and a jailer? The one sells watches, the other watches cells. What sort of a day would be a good one on which to run for a cup? A muggy one. An "Arta" Party. Here is the way a little girl gave an "arts" party the other day. She had the following articles either pasted or tied on squares of cardboard, and these were hanging on the wall. Each guest received a pencil and paper and was asked to write a name for each cardboard that would sound like the name of a real painting. Here are some of the articles and some of the names: A study in hearts, two valentines. Study of a head, cabbage. The pale face at home, powder puff. Scenes in China, painted cup. The grinds of labor, false teeth. Teardrops, onion. The light of other days, burnt candle. A study in red, red flannel. The Irish village, a cork. Justice, scales. Fetters of wealth, two gold rings. A friend in need, a hairpin. Names of Fishes To find fault. Used in warfare. In winter sports. Commands his boat. Polishes silver. To plunge and struggle. A little bit. Part of the foot. Used in ancient warfare. A good one is always in demand. Short and fat. Lost from her finger. A hen's bed. A puff. A barrier and a fair lady. A color and end of a whip. The tip and a tie. What is done to iron ore. Answers.—Carp, torpedo, skate, skipper, whiting, flounder, dab, sole, pike, place, chub, herring, perch, whiff, barbel (bar, belle), redsnapper, topknot, emulet. Riming Riddles. Get out your puzzle guessers and see if you can tell— What has four legs, yet cannot walk, One foot besides a head? If I should finish out this rime Fd say it was a — What grow in the ground And have many eyes, Tetary a gift can they see? Has a then for dinner Most every night. Now, What in the world can they be? And what has two hands And a jolly round face? What tells us when we Shall go every place? What runs all the time And yet runs standing still And works for us all with A jolly good will? Answers—Sed, potatoes, clock. The Scrap Book Recognized. Miss Brown was giving an elaborate description of a blacksmith, preparatory to teaching Longfellow's poem to her first grade class. "Now, children, we are going to learn a poem today, about some one who works very hard. He is very large and has great arms that can lift such heavy things. His face is blackened with soot that comes from his fires. And he wears a dirty black apron, and he has a fire that glows so red, and whenever he makes anything he must use this fire. And the sparks fly about his head as he beats it. Now, which little boy or girl can tell me what I have been describing? A little maid who had been listening to these vivid details with open eyes, sprang to her feet and said, in an awed whisper: "The devil!"—Woman's Home Communion. Room at the Top. There's ever a crowd in the valley, For the lower a soul descends The more it finds of the smaller minds That seek out their wisdom ends. There's companionship in the valley; With others you lot is thrown. But the man who tries for the larger prize Must travel the heights alone. He must make for himself a pathway Where no other foot e'er troll Till he grows complete in contentment sweet As he learns to walk with God. There is glory upon the mountain, Tough the summit is cold and bleak. Let the radiant burst of the dawn falls first Like a blowing rose on the peak. Then dare the paths of the mountain, O spirit with godlike fire. Whose depths are stirred by an inward word To struggle and to aspire! Be not content, with the slangward. In the valley of life to stop. But with purpose hold heed the adage old. There's always room at the top." —J. A. Edgerton. She Admitted It The conversation at a recent social affair turned to frank admissions when Judge Joseph H. Gaskill of Mount Holly was reminded of an incident that happened in Camden. A short time ago, the judge said, a pretty young woman from Wenonah was visiting friends in the aforesaid Osmund burg, when she was prevailed upon to assist at a bazaar. The duty assigned her was to juggle sweets in the candy booth. Eventually two young men rambled in that direction. "How much is this candy?" asked one of the young men, pointing to a box on the booth. "One dollar," was the prompt response of the Wenonah girl. "If you don't care for that we have some for 80 cents." "Say, aren't you a little dear?" asked the young man. "Well," unhesitatingly replied the pretty one, "that's what all the Wenonah boys say." — Philadelphia Telegraph. Do Right Now Always scorn appearances, and you always may. The force of character is cumulative. All the foregone days of virtue work their health into this.—Emerson Judge William Hammond of Atlanta, Ga., was new at the bar when two Chinamen entered his office and retained him to help prosecute "one velly bad man, Ching Lee." After locking the retainer in the safe, Mr. Hammond inquired what Ching Lee had done. "Him velly bad man." the willing spokesman replied. "Ching Lee, he kill he wife. He lives same street, close me-my brother—both look out window 'close street,' see Ching Lee stabble wife. She die light away. He lun. You hang Ching Lee!" "Certainly." Mr. Hammond replied obliquely. "But you must tell the police just what you tell me you saw." "Ching Lee kill wife"—they began again, but the intercepted: "Yes, yes. I know, but when you first saw Ching was the knife up high or down low?" "Hoong yeh goyamen zoon fah goon quong gey woola"—the Chinamen began jabbering and singing at each other, when Mr. Hammond again interrupted: "I want a truthful answer. Stop consulting one another. Was the knife up high or down low?" "The Chinaman who had been acting as principal spokesman wore a puzzled look. Restraining the impulse, however, to consult his brother again, he turned a guilleless stare on Mr. Hammond and asked, "Which you thinke best?"—New York American Friendly Advice Friendly Advice. The British royal royal squadron is the most exclusive club in the world, and there is a story that relates to an undesirable member who, somehow or other, managed to get elected into the club. The members wanted the election canceled, and the only way out of the difficulty was to persuade the unpopular member to resign. The secretary, as tactfully as possible, offered him a substantial sum of money if he would withdraw his membership. The member was furious, and bounced off to complain to one of the committee. "I have been grossly insulted by the secretary of this club," he roared. "He has offered me a sum of money to resign." "Oh well," said the other soothingly, "however much it is, if you sit tight you'll get double!" 1 Kathryn—In one respect she's like all other women. Kitty—Meaning? Kathryn—She thinks she's so different.—Puck. There are a lot of carless geeks Who manufacture toll. They wait until an engine squeaks Before they purchase oil. —Cincinnati Enquirer. "How can I make this summer room look cool?" "Why not try a frieze on the walls?" —Baltimore American. As long as wife loves her chap She dresses neat and dapper. But when she doesn't care a rap She slouches in a wrapper. —New York Mail. Visitor—Why have you put two hot water bottles in my bed, Bridget? Bridget—Sure, mum, wan of thim was leaking, and I didn't know which, so I put both in to make sure.—Current Opinion. "I must disguise myself again." Said old Detective Topp. He touched a button on his vest And turned into a shop. —Philadelphia Ledger. Mistress—That's a nicely made dress you have on, Jane. It's like the new parlormal's, isn't it? Jane (a close student of the fashion catalogues) — Oh, no, ma'am, this is quite a different creation.—Punch. The lawyer wood and lost the maid; Her love was warm, but short. But she was brought to terms, for he Sued for contempt of court. —Philadelphia Ledger. "Mrs. Blitter has a fine disposition, hasn't she? And gets on with her husband, doesn't she?" "Indeed, yes. Why, she would get on with anybody's husband."-Life. And pucke a juicy mango; Then down the petah, all graveled smooth. Let's munch and dance the tango. —Baltimore American. Little Brother—Bet he'd kiss you if I weren't here! Sister—You insolent boy! Go away this very minute—Penn State Froth. The skirts now fit 'em like a glove. But when the bustles hit 'em. More like a padded boxing glove Is how their skirts will fit 'em. —New York Mall. "You said you had some fresh dew berries. These you brought are overdue berries."—Exchange. "Why does yo' call dat ole mule 'Faç? A dinged queer name, Eph Bings!'" "Why, Rufus, I calls dat mule 'Faç' Cause fac's am stubborn things." —Philadelphia Ledger. "Time flies." quoted the sage. "Yes." replied the fool. "But he isn't crazy enough to loop the loop like some of the modern flies."—Cincinnati Enquirer. How beautiful the stars appear Under the lens' wondrous spell, And yet it fetches, seems to me, The chorus girls out quite as well. —New York Sun. "There ain't nothin' bad about me, ladry," said the ramp at the door. "No?" said the Boston lady with the eyeglasses. "How about your grammar?"—Yonkers Statesman. Love, honor and obey—the marriage vows. Also, love so promising, so mocking! Full many a bride will simply knit her brows When mildly asked to darn her hubby's stocking. —Judge. "I don't know what to call this new runner we've planted." "Why not call it the Marathon vine?" —Baltimore American. The year's at the spring. And day's at the morn. Morning's at seven; We are all upset, For we're on the wing; The cat looks forlorn; We leave at eleven— The house is to let! —Milwaukee Journal "She's very formal, isn't she?" Very. She even objected when the parrot spoke to her without being introduced."—Detroit Free Press. By now the groom of June no doubt Would like to meet the simple John Who were often pointed out That two could live as cheap as one. —Detroit Free Press. "They have a boy seven years old and they don't call him 'Buster.'" -New York Press. There was a young man of Racine Invented a flying machine. It was going to be would be. The man drew back. You see. The thing wouldn't fly worth a beam. -Milwaukee Free Press. "Was it a bad accident?" "Well, I was knocked speechless, and my wheel was knocked spokesle." —Christian Register. I herewith discoured on The subject of sorrow: The troubles that kill are The troubles we borrow! —Judgia "He is a man, I am told, of sedentary habits." "No such thing! He never touches a drop."—Baltimore American. Spring has been and blooms in bell On display And eleven blades of sand By the way. —Pittsburgh Post. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 26, 1914. Col. Edward H. Morris, Ex-Attorney for the "Gamblers Trust" is Still in the Saddle, Being Re-elected Heap Big Chief or High Priest of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows One thing is perfectly clear in our mind and that is that the great majority of those who attended the recent B. M. C. at Boston, Mass., have more than amply proven it to the world of mankind that the Colored people never feel happy nor contented unless they have some White person to boss or rule over them, for it seems that more than eight hundred delegates out of eleven hundred delegates attending it at the behest of Col. Edward H. Morris, ex-attorney for the late "Gamber's Trust," blindly voted in favor of abolishing the supreme court of the order which had been created a few years at the command of the "gamblers' attorney." They also passed resolutions to refer all misunderstandings arising among its members in this country must in the future be sent to some White members of the order residing somewhere in England for final settlement, which proves that the members of the Grand United Order of Colored Odd Fellows are still under the influence of those lessons their forefathers drank in the good old slavery days before the war, for they and their children were then and their children's children are still being taught that no Colored man, no matter how highly educated he may be, will never know as much as the most ignorant White gentleman. HYDE PARK NEWS. By L. W. Washington. The Woman's State Federation has conferred upon Mrs. Eva Raymore, president of the Hyde Park Charity Club, the honor of being one of the six persons selected to visit the county jail and hold every Sunday morning religious services, in order to help the unfortunate there incarcerated. The Rev. W. H. Griffin has been returned to Hyde Park A. M. E. church after making a splendid showing in the conference just closed. The fourth year was ushered by in the burning of the mortgage of the property on Kenwood avenue, taking it out of debt. Little Miss Raymore held the same, Mother Coleman held the plate, while Rev. Griffin applied the match which consumed the equity, being assisted by the effectual hymn of "Hallelujah, 'tis done," lead by Bro. A. N. Webb. Addresses were made by Rev. J. C. Anderson of Quinn Chapel, Rev. T. E. Smythe of Bethel, Rev. A. F. Hunt, Rev. S. L. Birt, Rev. C. R. Waters, Rev. W. A. Searcey, Chas Griffin, the late aldermanic candidate. The refreshments were served to all present, and the church was crowded. A splendid program was rendered. The entertainment given by Mrs. Shelly was a financial success; likewise the one given by the Prof. O. C. Buckner Concert Co. in behalf of the A. M. E. church. Mr. James Hunter, of 5617 Harper avenue, has returned from Ohio. His wife has had to undergo an operation. We wish her a speedy recovery. The women of Hyde Park are becom- ing very much interested in the present as well as looking forward into the future to the next mayorality campaign, where they will be on equality with the men in saying who shall be mayor of this great city. Mrs. Julia Driver, of Lexington, Ky. is visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Washington, who reside at 5485 Kimbark ave. She is having a pleasant time. NBGRO FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE Sunday, September 27th, at 4 p.m. Dr. I. Garland Penn, secretary of Friedmens' Aid Society of the M. E. church, will address the League. All are cordially invited to hear him. The meetings continue in interest every Sunday. They are held at 3005 State street, and begin promptly on time. Mr. Penn will tell of the work of the Aid Society and it is hoped that he will be created by a crowded house. After the majority of the delegates like so many willing slaves had cheerfully voted to disfranchise themselves, they further recorded their votes in favor of knocking out the rule limiting the term of office of the grand master which was repealed in about the same manner that a lot of wild-eyed politicians have in the past rushed rotten resolutions through their boss-ridden conventions, and from now on Col. Edward H. Morris, who seemingly takes pleasure in letting it be known that he made the bulk of his great wealth while serving as attorney for the "gamblers' trust," will have the high honor of being the Heap Big Grand Chief or High Priest of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows just as long as he lives. The following officers were elected at the wind-up of the 17th B. M. C.: Grand Master, Edward H. Morris, re-elected; Deputy Grand Master, Julius C. Johnson, Maryland; Grand Treasurer, W. David Brown, New York; Grand Secretary, James F. Needham, Pennsylvania; Grand Directors, A. T. Shirley, Virginia; E. P. Jones, Mississippi; J. H. Johnson, North Carolina; George H. Mays, Florida; I. L. Roberts, Massachusetts; Grand Auditors, T. J. Green, South Carolina; W. H. Mixon, Alabama; J. H. Miller, New Jersey. OPENING OF THE SEWING SCHOOL. Monday, September 28th, will be Donation Day at the Bishop Sewing School headquarters, 507 E. 34th Place. This system of schools is a genuine benefit to worthy and industrious young Colored women. The idea is first suggested by Mrs. L. Brackett Bishop and it has been the means of helping many useful women to intelligent and profitable employment. At this school the French draping system will be taught, and gowns are made or cut and fit to order. Donations such as thread, tape, thimbles or any dressmaker's supplies will be gratefully received. MEN'S CIVIC CLUB. The Men's Civic Club which meets every Tuesday evening at 3005 State street, is progressing very nicely since its reorganization. Last Tuesday evening was the regular business meeting. All gentlemen are urged to attend these meetings and to help better the civic conditions right here in our midst. On next Tuesday evening the committee on the Isaac Bond case will report. ALPHA SUFFRAGE CLUB. The Alpha Suffrage Club meets every Wednesday evening at 3005 State street at 8 o'clock. With the exception of the business meeting the club secures good speakers for each meeting. All ladies are invited to be present. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. Ernest Lyon, who has spent five years in Liberia, will speak to the Boys' Glee Club at the Louise Training School for Colored Boys, 6129 Loomis street, next Sunday, September 27th, at 3:30 p. m. Please come out and encourage our boys and show your appreciation for Mr. Lyons. He is an optimist who, after falling into a lonely well, thanks heaven for the privacy of his new position. By all the laws of heredity, children of militants ought to carry off collegiate honors in hammer throwing. A real murder mystery always causes surprise that the detection of crime can be made to seem so easy in fiction. An English opinion of the ancient game of golf is that it is "the incarination of slow footed egotism." Isn't that awful? The scholar is more inclined to inquire than to affirm. He is more ready to ask, "What do you think?" than to say, "I know." Applicants for the French loan subscribed the amount forty times. France must be the ideal country in which to become strapped. Preserving Pointers "If the price of sugar is prohibitive one may can peaches so that they will keep indefinitely by using plain water instead of sirup. The following recipe may be used." says the United States department of agriculture: "Remove skins from peaches by immersing in boiling water for about one minute and then dipping in cold water. Place whole peaches in glass jars or tins and fill jars with hot water. Place rubber and top in place and sterilize for fifteen minutes in hot water bath outfits, twelve minutes in water seal, ten minutes at five pounds steam pressure or five minutes at ten pounds steam pressure. "Of course the peaches when removed from the jar will not taste so sweet as those canned in sirup. However, if sweetening is desired it may be added when the fruit is to be eaten. "This same method is good for canning with sirups containing varying amounts of sugar. A very thin sirup may be used if the housewife does not wish to dispense entirely with the sugar. "Apples may also be canned (for apple sauce, pie filling, etc.), using plain water instead of a sugar sirup. Department specialists have repeatedly canned them by this method. In the case of apples jars should be sterilized sixteen minutes in hot water bath outfits, twelve minutes in water seal, ten minutes under five pounds of steam and four minutes under ten pounds of steam." Forethought In Canning. In the operation of canning and preserving, as in almost every other function of housekeeping, the "getting ready" is the most important part and should be begun far in advance of the actual canning day. Some notes made last season will give knowledge as to when fruits and vegetables are to be expected, so that time and provision may be made for them. As the various cans and glasses have been emptied, if they have been washed and covers carefully fitted before putting away, much annoyance and expense will be spared. If the appetites of the family have been observed it will not be advisable to put up much of the unpopular varieties. Kettles which have never been used for any other purpose than preserving, spoons, forks, knives, skimmers, dippers, funnels, jelly bags, fruit press, strainers, scales, measures, are all necessary implements (others will be individually required) and should be in a state of perfect order and cleanliness. Have enough suitable jars, cans, glasses, etc., with rubbers, tops and covers at hand. Plenty of paraffin labels, cloths for wiping and handling utensils and the labors of the preserving season will not plunge you into nervous prostration. Sirup For Preserving. Preserves are made by cooking whole fruits or sections in a dense sirup. Thus they keep in shape and absorb sugar, becoming semitransparent. The usual proportion of sugar to fruit is about like that for jejiles—equal weights or measures, "pound for pound." Usually a sirup is made with the sugar and a little water or fruit juice, and only as much fruit as will cover the surface of the sirup is put in at one time. If we attempt to put in more the pieces lose their shape, and the result is a sort of marmalade. When a few pieces are done they may be taken out of the sirup with a skimmer and put in a jar and more fruit put into the sirup. When all is done the sirup may be further evaporated until it is almost a jelly, and then the jars are to be filled with that. Such preserves are like jelly in texture and richness and will keep if packed like jelly in glasses with covers of paper and paraffin. But they are not as satisfactory for constant use as the canned fruits, when a much smaller proportion of sugar, or none at all, is put with the fruit while cooking. Candied Rose Petals. To make candied rose petals, put a cupful of granulated sugar into a saucepan and stir in slowly a third of a cupful of cold water. Set this on the stove, letting the mixture heat slowly, gradually coming to a boil. Do not let it boil hard. Try it frequently and when the stirup crackles or hardens in cold water remove from the fire. Stir gradually it it begins to sugar, then place in a pan of hot water and using a pair of tiny pincers, dip the petals into the sugar and let them dry on waxed paper. Before they are dry dip them into a saucer of powdered sugar, again put on a platter or tray and place where they will keep dry for a day. Fruit Jellies A housewife who has made careful records of the amount of fruit she has used for preserving or jelly making, keeping at the same time a record of the amount after the canning cooking process, says: Seven pounds of peaches will make fifteen ounces of marinade. Good form An Afternoon Diversion. A hostess who wished to provide a novel diversion for her afternoon guests prepared a number of sheets of paper with the name of a course of an elaborate dinner written on each, and at the bottom of each sheet were written the words, "I vote for." The papers were distributed, and the guests were invited to write an original recipe for the course, which fell to her lot. A quarter of an hour was allowed for the writing of the recipes, and at the end of the time the papers were gathered up and redistributed, so that no one had the paper she had written. As no names were on the papers no one knew whose paper she held, and thus with perfect boldness she read aloud the recipe on the paper in hand. Only the culprits knew who had written the recipes which provoked so much mirth when they were read aloud. When all the recipes had been read each guest voted on the paper she held for the recipe she liked best. The papers were then collected again, and after the votes had been counted the prize, which was a cookery book, was awarded. Some players were very serious and did the best they could with the limited knowledge at their command. The others were nonsensical and amusing. Ballroom Etiquette Guests are privileged to arrive at a ball at any hour before midnight. Men and women check their wraps in their respective dressing rooms and how courteously to those who stand by the door to receive them. If a woman is not asked at once to dance she should seat herself beside her chaperon. As soon as a dance is over a woman, should she wish to be free of her companion or feel that he is eager to leave her, is at liberty to ask that he accompany her back to her seat beside her chaperon. When leaving the ballroom the guests should say farewell to the hostess and thank her for the evening's pleasure. Silk gloves should not be worn on such an occasion. Kid ones are proper. Five o'Clock Tea. An afternoon tea is supposed to be late in the afternoon, yet not so late as to interfere with the dinner hour, while refreshments should always be light. No salads or meats are required, and often a hostess confines herself to the custom of serving hot toasted and buttered English muffins with the tea. Sweet cakes are not good with tea; neither is fruit of any sort. The simpler the fare the better may be the rule. Invitations are informal—just a call over the telephone or a line to ask friends to come up for a "cup of tea" at 5 o'clock such a day. Deference to the Elderly. The pretty deference of youth to age is less in evidence these days than in former years, yet it is always an evidence of gentle birth and breeding to be mindful of the homage that should be paid to those older in years and wisdom. A man presents his young friends to his mother, then to his father; a husband presents his men friends to his father and mother first if they are present as a matter of courtesy to the aged, and next to his wife. When to Rise. The hostess always rises for an introduction unless she is much older than those whom she is receiving. A man must always rise for an introduction. Under ordinary circumstances a woman need not rise for an introduction to either a man or a woman unless the person introduced is much older than herself or is particularly distinguished. In such a case it would be correct for her to show deference by rising. Birth Announcements. When you have received an announcement of the birth of a child to a friend politeness requires that you should call to inquire after the health of the mother and child and leave your card. If you live in a distant city and are unable to call you should post your card to the mother and inscribe "Hearty congratulations" on it. Arma Off the Table. The person who after meals clears a space in front of him is in bad form. Yet so many people get into this habit. No sooner have they finished a course than they push the plates toward the center of the table. Why? Well, sometimes to put their elbows on the cloth—another bit of bad table manners. The Last Word. It is said that the meanest nature usually is successful in obtaining the discordant "fast word." In regard to this no better advice than the following can be quoted: "Any discussion which does not tend to bring two people into the one way of thinking is worse than unless." When to Call. Ceremonious calls are not made between women in the morning, evening or on Sunday afternoon. A man, owing to the exactions of business, may call in the evening and on Sunday afterno- PAGE 8IX Flares Featured-For Fall and Winter Costumes. ```markdown ``` BLUE AFTERNOON GOWE. The new silhouette is striking. Glance at the fall gown pictured here if you wish to know how it differs from those it is superseding. You will observe that there is a decided flare to the tunic, which is open in the front. The skirt was of dark blue velvet. Dark blue taffeta was used for the two tiered tunic and combined with velvet for the bodice. The collar and vest were of white organdle. Dyeing Rugs or Carpets. Cheap faded rugs and carpets that are not too badly worn should be dyed all over. To do this successfully it is first necessary to scrub the rug, then rinse it. Mix the dye and keep it well stirred in the vessel, so that the color will be even. While the rug is still wet apply the dye with a clean whitewash brush. It colors evenly this way. If the rug is dyed on the floor place a great many newspapers under it to absorb the moisture. It should be thrown double over a line to dry or else allowed to dry on the floor. It will shrink slightly. For a cotton rug which turns a dirty white use such colors as dark green, mahogany, red and delft blue. Jute rugs may be dyed in a similar manner, but the dye in this case should be applied to the dry rug. The Skyscraper Hat There is nothing startling in the height of trimmings applied to fall and THE NEW VELVET TURRAN. winter millinery. The hat shown here is of black velvet with a novel decoration of coque. Cuffs Grow in Size. Cuffs are reaching a starling size, some of them almost touching the elbow. Young women are wearing with their fall street frocks of dark serge or worsted and mohair mixture hem-stitched organdle collars with deep cuffs to match, and the effect is exceedingly smart if the accessories are freproachably fresh and crisp. Only a tall, slender woman, however, should wear the very deep cuffs of white fabric on a dark costume. On a short, plump woman these conspicuous cuffs give an effect which is not smart, but heavy and faintistic. The woman who desires to look smart and correct at the season's commencement is fastidious about her gloves and boots. Gloves with rather wide stitching on the back are liked just now, and white gloves should not be worn before 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Buttoned boots with curved heels and tops of contrasting kid are fashion's choice for town wear. Daughter of the Late Marshall Field Equips British Hospital Ship. LADY DAVID BEATTY Lady David Beatty, wife of the British rear admiral whose fleet was in the recent fight with the Germans off Helgoland, has equipped her yacht Sheelah as a hospital ship and offered it for use to the English government. She herself will accompany the ship to whatever base the admiralty appoints for it. Lady Beatty was formerly Miss Ethel Marshall Field, only daughter of the Chicago millionaire dry goods merchant. Before she was out of her teens she married Arthur Tree of London. The Trees separated and in 1901 she married Captain David Beatty, known as the handsomest officer in the British navy. Admiral Beatty won promotion to the rank of commander for gallant service with the Nile boats in 1898. He was made captain for services in China in 1900 and reached flag rank at the age of thirty-nine. He was given the rank of rear admiral in 1910. The social career of Lady Beatty has been no less distinguished. In the highlands they rented a magnificent estate with famous game preserves, where they came into close touch with the royal family, which always maintains neighborly relations with the occupants of the great estate adjoining their castle. The Beattys have a town house at Regent's park, London, and a country estate, Brooksby湖, Leicester. The yacht Sheelah is a magnificent one. Yachting and hunting are two favorite recreations with Lady Beatty. AUTUMN NECKWEAR. Organic Collars and Cuffs Handsome- ly Decorated With Hempstitching. by Decorated With Hemstitching. The double organelle collars so fashionable last spring have given place to hemstitched models and, naturally, hemstitched accessories are a bit more expensive than the other sort in which two pieces of fabric were seamed together and turned over. A very smart collar turns over in two sections from a high neckband, and each section has two rows of hemstitching all around. Inside the hemstitching are small hand embroidered dots. Another collar, imported before the war started, is a flare model, opening rather low at the front in a V. From the V, turn back long, narrow revers which flare outward over the lapels of the coat. Collar, chemisette and revers are of white organdle, with an inch and a half hem of white handkerchief, linen set on with hemstitching. Still another imported collar of handkerchief linen is decorated with hemstitching and drawn work. This surprising collar rises close and high about the throat like the stock of several seasons ago. Two drawn work flaps turn down over the collar, and at the front is a tie of the linen plaited into narrow width and having sharply pointed ends decorated with the drawn work. This bit of neckwear is entirely new and is said to presage a return to high, stock collar effects. BOHEMIAN OUTLINE Decorative Stitch For Embellishing Gowns, Blouses and Negligee. BOHEMIAN outlining in fancy work is nothing more or less than the use of the threaded run stitch. Two threads are used, which may either be of contrasting color or two shades of one color. The lines of the pattern are covered with a running stitch of one shade, taking a short stitch underneath and a longer one on top. The other thread is simply slipped over and under each stitch, producing a rope effect. This stitch makes a decorative outline and is very effective on crapes, volle or crepe de chine. Organdie Waistcoats Waistcoats there are galore and daily vestes to insert in surplice bodices of silk with the fall and winter tailleur. The very newest vestes is of organdle, puffed crosswise in what is called the "Victorian" effect, for in the early Victorian period puffs were the craza. Some of these puffed waistcoats have little buttons of dark silk or velvet down the front, but these are only for ornament, the real closing being made with snap fasteners underneath. These puffed, organdle waistcoats are charming with blouses or basque costumes of striped pusy willow silk or of satin. But the smartly tailored street suit looks best with a more manish waistcoat of heavy silk or of white silk. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 26, 1914 MILITARY COSTUMES. Dashing Mantles and Cape Suits a la Mode. ```markdown ``` BLUE SERGE CAPE COSTUME What is new in fashions is the attempt to introduce a military style into feminine costumes. There is the military mantle now being worn, giving a martial look to more than one young woman when seen at a little distance, especially if she happens to be tall, which many Frenchwomen are at the present day. The officer's cloak is worn well off the shoulders, having in this respect something of the effect of a manteau de cour. Beneath shows a corsage or fillet adorned with brandebourgés a is hussard. The military cape suit pictured here is of copenhagen blue serge, with a high turned over collar and front wrist effect. Worn with it are a plaited tunic and a plain skirt. A wide rimmed hat of blue velvet, with a white flower drooping over the upturned side, accompanied it. LINGERIE RIBBONS. A Dainty Case Designed For Their Safe Keeping. Keeping the ribbons from the lingerie fresh is a problem for every woman. When the ribbons are taken out while the garment goes to the laundry they are very apt to be mislaid and almost certain to be crushed and tangled. To obviate these difficulties a very pretty case may be made which is a charming little gift. Cut any handkerchief in half, hem the cut edge and fold it over within two inches of the border. This forms a baglike space which should be divided into four or five compartments made by stitching from the hemmed edge to the folded edge. Into these pockets fit strips of cardboard wound with lingerie ribbons. Leave an inch wide margin before you begin the pockets and stitch a ribbon on the back or at one end. When the case is finished and filled roll it up like a needlecase or shoe and wrap and tie with the ribbon. Whenever the ribbons are removed from the clothes they should be wound around the cardboards and that will keep them fresh and firm. This makes an attractive and useful gift at very little cost. Long Coats Are Smart The long, tight fitting coat, very full at the hem, has come in. This type of coat is very much in evidence. Its advent marks a distinct change of the line, and for that reason it cannot be treated lightly. At the present moment the leading tailors are making these long coats in linen and shantung, and fashionable people are accepting the change with enthusiasm. HOUSEHOLD HELPS. A three minute glass (the kind used in the kitchen when cooking) will be found an excellent timepiece when doing long distance telephoning, as it allows three minutes only. Vinegar placed in a bottle of dried up glue will moisten and make it liquid again. Blankets which are not in use should have small pieces of thoroughly dried yellow soap scattered in the folds when they are put away. This keeps moths out. Stale breadcrumbs mixed with a trifle of washing blue can be used for cleaning embossed velvet. A piece of white flannel should be used for applying the breadcrumbs, which will finally require brushing off with a clean, soft whisk. To store silver place in a cardboard box a layer of ordinary flour, then lay the forks and spoons upon it and cover thickly with flour. They will remain quite bright for any length of time. Always rub leather chairs over from time to time with a very little fresh milk applied with a soft, clean linen rag, rubbing the milk off lightly at once. This prevents the surface from drying and cracking. Should the surface be rubbed off apply a good leather restorer. Copyright 1914 We operate a chain of many Millin- in large department stores and the ormous outlet, we are in a position to buy in t from the manufacturers. Through our bui- y our patrons millinery at extraordinary popu- ual good merit of quality and Service. 4.00 silk velvet shapes, all new mod- e-in white; and silver. $1.98 Special oper velvet Russian Turban 98c OPEN velvet, large shapes, soft wn, sailor effect. Special $1.98 having this enormous outl quantities direct from the enabled to give our patron maintain the usual good m $3.50 and $4.00 silk maline edge--in wh black, gold and silv $3.00 all silk velvet Russ shapes. Special - - - $4.00 all silk velvet, large and blocked crown, sailor eff having this enormous outlet, we are in a position to buy in unusually large quantities direct from the manufacturers. Through our buying power we are enabled to give our patrons millinery at extraordinary popular prices and still maintain the usual good merit of quality and Service. $3.50 and $4.00 silk velvet shapes, all new models, with the maline edge----in white; black, gold and silver. $1.98 Special opening sale price $4.00 all silk velvet, large shapes, soft and blocked crown, sailor effect. Special $1.98 Dress and Street Trimmed Hats--artistically trimmed with ostrich, velvet flowers and gold effects, $7.50 values $2.98 "Hats Delivered Free of Charge" LINCOLN MILLINERY 8 STATE STREET 32 KE A PEEK AT OUR WINDOW "TAKE A PEEK AT OUR WINDOWS" ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` OPEN EVENINGS 321 CHIPS Mrs. Irene Maxwell, of 3672 Wabash avenue, is quite ill. Attorney M. A. Mardis returned home a few days ago from a successful squirrel hunt in Sangamon county, Illinois. Mr. Glen Pompey, of St. Louis, Michigan, spent a few days in our city, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Richard Jeffries, of 6335 May street. Miss Ferris Lewis left last Sunday night for Nashville, Tenn. She will continue her studies at Fisk University. Many friends went to the station to wish her a pleasant trip. The piano recital by the pupils of Mrs. Goal at St. Mark's church was well attended and all expressed themselves much pleased with the work of her class. The Misses Owens of California also left for Fisk University Sunday night. They had been visiting Miss Ferris Lewis the past two weeks. They made many friends while in the city. Miss Jennie Watts Brown, the noted elocutionist, returned home from Iowa on account of illness. She was obliged to cancel several engagements. She hopes to be able to leave Sunday for her next date. It is rumored around the City Hall that William H. Clark, who has been connected with the election commissioners' office for the past four years, will on October 1st succeed Mr. A. H. Roberts as one of the clerks of the Municipal Court. Henry Jones, of the Elite Cafe, 3030 S. State street, spent a few days the first part of this week with his friend, Col. John L. Slaughter, of Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. Bradley, of 3672 Wabash avenue, who has been visiting her son, Mr. Clarence Tisdale, of New York City, has returned much benefitted by the trip. She attended the Baptist convention in Philadelphia. The annual rally of Grace Prebysterian Sunday School September 27th. All of the members who have been taking a vacation are requested to be present and new ones are invited. Come early and hear the excellent program. Autumn Announcement We cordially invite you and your friends to inspect our Fall millinery display. We have placed for your approval the many models of the latest Parisian effects in the new Kaiser hat and the unique Russian Turban and the large sailor with the new flat trimming. We operate a chain of many Millinery Departments in large department stores and for the reason of many Millinery Departments stores and for the reason of in to buy in unusually large our buying power we are many popular prices and still price. new models, with the special opening sale price OPEN EVENINGS Copyright 1910 Cage Brothers & Co. Chicago ET 3218 WINDOWS" It is better to leap before you look than never to leap at all. A bullet headed man is not necessarily a military tactician. This world is an iron ring on which every one cuts his eyeteeth. Lend to one who won't repay, and you will provoke his dislike. We hope that the affair in Europe will not go into extra innings. Stand up for your rights if you expect others to take a back seat. Many a man puts his foot in it when he asks a woman for her hand. They who pine in their youth can never look spruce in their old age. War is a most expensive luxury, and it is not much of a luxury at that. When a man hasn't got much sense he thinks a quarrel is an argument. How are the movies going to present a 250 mile battle front in three reels? Solomon would have drawn the color line at painting towns red and feeling blue. After all, we can get along pretty well without either perfumes or absinth. Many a man can tell right from left who doesn't seem to know right from wrong. There is no lack of German, French and English dyes on the battlefields of Europe. The gift of gab generally demonstrates that it takes a wise man to say nothing. War makes no distinction between the rights of men and the rights of property. Good health, like a clear conscience, is most appreciated by those who do not have it. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jeffries and Miss Beatrice Lee left for St. Louis, Michigan, last Tuesday. They expect to see Michigan by automobile the next few days, the five passenger car of Mr. Pompey being at their service during their stay. Mrs. Virginia Green, one of the noted song birds, who has been connected with the Williams Jubilee Singers for the past nine years, touring Europe with them, will remain at the home of her sister, Mrs. Smith, 3242 Forest avenue until October 1st. Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, 6450 Champlain avenue, expects to start on a six weeks' recital and singing tour October 1st through Mississippi and other southern states. She may be accompanied by Mrs. Lou Elia Lyles Smith. 3427 Vernon avenue. George I. Martin, manufacturer and dealer in fine cigars and tobaccos, and conducts a nice news stand at 18 W. 31st street, near state street, is wide awake at all times and he is assisted to push The Broad Ax to the front and freely admits that it is a good seller. Mrs. Mary Harsh, 2963 Federal St., after attending the sessions of the 17th B. M. C. at Boston, Mass., visited Buffalo, N. Y., Niagara Falls, Cleveland, Ohio, and other points in the east, arriving at Pittsburgh, Pa., Tuesday, September 22nd, where she will visit with friends until October 1. Thursday evening, October 1st, the Phyllis Wheatley girls will give the opening dance at Johnson's new Dreamland Hall, 3520 S. State street, for the benefit of the Phyllis Wheatley Home mortgage fund. Admission, 50 cents. Dancing from 8:30 p. m. to 1 o'clock a. m. Miss Jennie E. Lawrence, chairman. The Conference Club, which is composed largely of university graduates who are employed in the Chicago post office, met last Sunday afternoon at the home of F. S. Black, 6432 Eberhart avenue, and after being addressed by Rev. Prof. Alonzo J. Bowling, A.M., a resolution was passed in favor of reviving and subscribing for the old dead church organ, The Chicago Conservator. ```markdown ``` The man of the hour doesn't watch the clock. _____ Charity never keeps up with the demand for it. _____ Don't give advice that you wouldn't take yourself. _____ Vanity covers a multitude of skins with cosmetics. _____ Ambition is like a boiler. If nobody fires it there's no steam. _____ I met a girl the other day. I thought her quite beyond my reach. Still listen. Bo. to what I say: She was a peach! Her eyes and hair were both dark brown She had the cutest little nose. A roughish smile, a pretty frown— You're right, some rose! I told her that I loved her so. Here telling filled me with such pride. She only smiled and answered low, "I'm just a bride!" -New York Mall Cold Blooded. "Those life guards are a great protection," said the matter of fact young man. "Surely," buzzed the coy girl, "a strong swimmer like you has no fear of drowning." "None whatever. But if a girl stubs her toe and imagines she's going to sink it's better for her to be saved by a professional rescuer. She isn't so likely to get her gratitude mixed up with her sentiments."—Washington Star. What Shall You Do? The blouse of today puffs and sags. The powns are less shapely than bags, So how do you think You are going to shrink And be fit for next season's gladi rags? For the basque that compresses the waist is coming, they tell us, posthaste. But how will you squeeze Yourself into it, please. If your waist line is lost or misplaced? —Judge Limited to Her. James, you're already danced with that young Miss Smithers four times. I think you ought to drop her now. People will be talking." "Now, ma"— "I tell you it doesn't look right." "Don't get jealous. I'm not in love with her. She's the only one in the ballroom who dances the hesitation the same way I do."—Detroit Free Press. Those Were the Happy Days. Consider Cain and Abel— When they were little boys No dismal rule or table Trew dampers on their joys. They were no shirts or collars Nor washed behind their ears Nor needed to be scholars— The happy little dears. —Chicago News. Took the Better Proposition. "The girls of today are all money mad," observed the grouch. "They are looking for the big coin when they marry." "What the trouble now?" asked the old fogy. "Why, here's a New York girl who furfled her $2,000,000 estate to marry a plumber," replied the grouch—Cinchanti Enquirer. The Real Girl. Her shuck is free from rouge and chalk; Her form knows no duress; She wastes no time on idle talk Of man and food and dress; She bath a sweet and roguish smile— I think she's fond of me— She knows no tricks, no shams, no gulle— Because she's only three. —Cleveland Plain Dealer. Of Little Use. "Yes, I tried the experiment of an office girl instead of an office boy. She didn't whistle or smoke, but she failed to please the office force." "Why was that?" "She could never learn to go out and get the correct score."—Louisville Courier Journal. Expert Opinion. To kiss away a maiden's tear Is really worth the trying. Select a time when no one's near To kiss away a maiden's tear. The only drawback is, I fear, That she will keep on crying! To kiss away a maiden's tear Is really worth the trying. The Cynic "Paw, why did they give the officers the medals?" "Well, in most cases it's having the luck to command a lot of mighty good fighters." -Cleveland Plain Dealer. Bold Fisherman That man should take heed and cast pretense aside— Some day he is sure to be caught— Who has himself photographed, smiling with pride On the fish that he borrowed or bought— -Washington Star. Never Knew the Difference. Smith—H. Peck went on a silence strike the other day, but it did no good. Thomas—Why not? Smith—Mrs. H. Peck wouldn't stop talking long enough to notice it—Judge. Oh, Doctor! A bashful young lady named Fie, Who wore glasses, was one day asked why. "I'm so shy," she replied, "That I'd feel mortified If the men should see my naked eye." —Cinchini Enquirer. Deserved His Fate. Why are you here?" queried the visitor to the prisoner. "I forged my own fetters," replied Jim the Penman, and then the steel gate clanged menacingly upon his atroplied conscience.—Philadelphia Ledger Turning the Tables. "The table fairly groomed," said she, her love of damnities owning. "But when we quit the room, oh me. "Twas I who did the grooming!" —Detroit Free Press. So Homelike What is that noise, Bridget? Have the children come home from school?" "No, mum; that's the powder works down the street just blown oop."- Philadelphia Ledger. · SIRES AND SONS. G. W. Nevil, seventy-seven, of Philadelphia has donated $38,000 to hospitals in that city. H. C. Gerlach, former noted globe trotter, has settled down in Milwaukee as a lawyer. Lieutenant Colonel Julius L. Powell, the only remaining officer of the army who served in the Confederate ranks, has been placed on the retired list as a brigadier general. He was taken into the army as an assistant surgeon by special act of congress in 1879. Sir William Watson Cheyne, C. B., who has been elected president of the British Royal College of Surgeons, is an honorary surgeon to the king, professor of clinical surgery, King's college, and was Hunterian professor to the Royal College of Surgeons from 1888-90. General Paul Mary Cacear Gerald Pau, who has been placed in command of one of the French armies, was born at Montellar, in France, and is now in his sixty-seventh year. He was trained at St. Cyr, the West Point of France, and was graduated in 1867. General Pau fought through the Franco-Prussian war of 1870. He lost an arm at Froeschiller. Current Comment. The Nobel prize this year may have to be turned over to the Red Cross.—Life. It is not too early to begin thinking up things to be thankful for on Thanksgiving.—Louisville Herald. Latin 'America' is in a fair way to discover again that the United States is her good friend.—Rochester Herald. For this season at least the steamship lines need fear no aerial competition across the Atlantic.—Baltimore American. The continued silence of the stock ticker has apparently not greatly disturbed the people of this country.—Washington Star. The annual parade of the Grand Army has now dwindled to approximately 8,000 men in line at Detroit this year, and it will never be so large again.—Springfield Republican. Pert Personals One Wied has been hood out of the garden of nations by the Albanian people.—New York Mall. Thomas Hardy's poem on the war will serve to confirm his reputation as a great prose writer.—New York World. George Bernard Shaw boasts that he does not smoke, says an exchange. Is there anything George doesn't boast of?—Detroit Free Press. It is altogether probable that John Lind is remaining strictly neutral, but we'll wager no one could get him to say so.—Philadelphia Inquirer. William Waldorf Astor has given $125,000 to the Prince of Wales relief fund. William will be a lord yet if his liberality holds out.—Chicago Herald. Industrial Items. New York has 100,000 cloakmakers. Women act as factory inspectors in British Columbia. Swedish mines employ 166 women and 2,764 children. There are almost 300,000 unorganized coal miners in this country. Women employed in the metal trades at Milan, Italy, are paid 5 cents an hour. It requires some 17,000 clerks to man the 3,400 railroad postoffices in the United States. Of the nearly 12,000 women employed in the silk industry in New Jersey over 2,200 receive an average of from $12 to $15 per week in wages. Fashion Frills Fall styles for men are right much the same thing that Sherman said war was.—Greenville (S. C.) News. The dressmakers propose "war styles" for women's clothes. Can the women of a peace nation consistently wear them?—New York World. We have been trying to figure out why it is that the uglier the fashion the prettier the woman seems, but we give it up.—Columbus (O.) Journal. A shortage of foreign dyestuffs will prolong the fashion of white stockings. Gratitude may be felt that economic conditions can revive the barber pole effects that our forefathers knew.—Washington Star. Recent Inventions. An attachment by which any camera can be used to enlarge negatives has been patented. To provide sleeping quarters in an automobile there has been patented a folding bed much on the principle of the sleeping car berth. So that a man can adjust himself to any light while shaving a Missouriian has patented a mirror mounted on a jointed rod, supported by a wire frame, to be suspended from his neck. Crop Notes. Put down the 1914 apple crop at 210,000,000 bushels. And it's up to us to see that they don't spoil—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Kansas is planning to plant an additional 2,000,000 acres in wheat. There will be need for it next year, no doubt—Rochester Herald. And now it seems that we are to have a bumper cotton crop too. Those European chaps had better stop scraping and get in on some of this prospect—Indianapolis News. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 26. 1914 DAMES AND DAUGHTERS Jennie D. Lottman, aged twenty-two, has obtained the degree of master of laws from Boston university. The Duchess of Marlborough, who was Miss Consueelo Vanderbilt, has, it is said, contributed $2,000,000 to the suffrage cause in England. Mrs. Margaret Stockman of Hampstead Garden, a suburb of London, is so framing her will as to dishinherit her only son if women do not get the vote before her death. Mme. Montessori will supervise the work of the model Montessori school to be conducted as a part of the educational demonstration work at the Panama-Pacific International exposition in 1915. China already has women doctors, but it remains for Miss Yarlock Low to offer to her country the services of a woman lawyer. Miss Low is a junior at an American university and feels sure that by the time she has won her degree her home province of Pingyang will be ready to receive her. Flippant Flings. Adam blamed it on an apple. But nowadays it is a peach that usually starts all the trouble.-Cinchnati Enquirer. Ohio has not yet signified its usual desire to furnish all of the presidential candidates in 1916.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Another interesting point is, What effect will this war have on some of those titles that have been bought by the rich papas of American girls?-Duluth Herald. "The golden age of beautiful women is passing," observes—or at least alleges—a Japanese naval officer. No wonder these far easterners are mad enough to go to war.-Cleveland Plain Dealer. Animal Oddities. There are 20,000 different kinds of butterflies. The flounder lays 7,000,000 eggs a year, the turbot 12,000,000. The earliest riser of the bird family is the greenfinch, which sometimes begins to sing at I o'clock on a summer morning. In appearance flying fish are very like a sand mullet. The wings resemble an extended dorsal fin and open and shut like a lady's fan. One little honeybee will hang suspended from a limb, while from his body a hundred others will depend—one holding to another, chain fashion—and one cannot see that the first bee wavers or finds his load heavy. Tax Suggestions. Let economy be taxation's teammate.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Moving pictures of the war ought to be taxed on their gate receipts.—Philadelphia Record. Let's have a tax on baseball tickets and have it effective from Nov. 1 to March 1 each year.—Lawrence Telegram. A war tax on automobiles which would take the joy out of the joy ride could not be wholly burdensome.—New York World. We would suggest that the administration might get a pile of money by putting a war tax on the free lunch.—Philadelphia Inquirer. Town Topics. Baltimore needn't think she owns "The Star Spangled Banner."—Richmond Times-Dispatch. Chicago, like Boston, loses her grand opera by reason of the European war. By the way, it is still true, in Chicago, that nothing is wasted but the squeal.—Manchester Union. "Near side stops" for the street cars have proved to be very popular in New York, where some people in the past have experienced difficulty in getting the motormen to stop at all.—Boston Globe. Cost of Living. Why not a five and ten cent butcher shop?-Washington Herald. The grocers blame prices on the "man higher up," but always it is the 'man lowest down who pays them.-Philadelphia Inquirer. Newark, N. J., has also opened municipal markets. A general engagement is opening against the advance of prices, with a particular effort to outflank beef.-New York Sun. Train and Track Finland has 2,430 miles of railway. About 65 per cent of the Swiss federal railways rest on steel ties. As a recognition of good service the Erie railroad paints the name of a meritorious engineer on the locomotive. Russia's railways are narrower than the European standard. They were built so to hamper any attempt at military invasion. Simple Salve. Never neglect a cough or a continued cold. Consult your physician early. To disguise the unpleasant taste of epsom salts drop in a little lemon juice. Then you will find the salt solution quite pleasant to take. Hot water used both internally and externally is highly recommended by medical men as a cure for insomnia. Bathing the feet in hot water is said to be particularly efficacious. THE UNION TAILORS Phone FRANKLIN 2917 Louis B. Anderson LAWYER Room 508 Firmenich Building 184 W. Washington St. :: CHIÇAGO Cor. 5th Ave. A. L. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 706 Firmenich Bldg. 184 W. 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Once there was a country called Mexico, where people were fighting. What became of it? It's getting so that a nation has to fight in order to enjoy the privilege of not fighting these days. The well known dove of peace is the latest candidate for admission to the Enforced Idleness club. Mammoth cave and Niagara Falls will be good enough for American honeymooners this year. If Europe were an individual it would promptly be sent to the psychopathic ward for observation. 3030 State Street JESSE BINGA BANKER S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place, Chicago Telephone Douglas 1565 Allowed on Savings Accounts posit Vaults, $3.00 per Year REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT Estate on commission, manages estates for non-resi- f taxes and looking after assessments. Money to loan sites the patronage of Chicago business men. Telephone Yards 693 J. BRADLEY Real Estate Loans Plate Glass Insurance S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO RDO BUFFET DOMESTIC CIGARS AND CIGARETTES CHICAGO Automatic 72-379 A. F. CODOZOE E. 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Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt says is confident that before she dies an suffrage will be obtained in the state of the Union. Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt has her large house in Paris into a palit for the wounded of the Falkland Army and remains there in charm it herself. Miss Mabel Boardman, presides. W. M. Maxwell, notions, cigars, to bacco, 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 McGlofin, 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 McFaro, shoe shining parlors and news stand. 3800 $ \frac{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 $ \frac{1}{2} $ 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. F. M. Diffay, cigars, tobacco, notions and news stand. 3605 State street. A. Turpin, cigars, confections and news stand. 3511 S. State street. Progress. Lo, before us gleam her campfire. We ourselves must pilgrims be. Launch our Mayflower and steer boldly through the desperate winter see. Nor attempt the future's portal with the past's blood rusted key. Fair Odds. Judge Musgrove set up a leisurely law office in the town square in Tellico. It looked dignified to have his name as counselor at law painted on the door. Besides, it provided a haven whither he and his listeners could repair when the rain drove them from the sidewalk in front of the Snedecor House, and as a forum for the continuation of the judge's oral memoirs of the war. To allow a reasonable time for dinner, the judge thought it well to advertise the fact that he would not be in from 10 o'clock to 1. So he sent Jim down to add this information to the painted legend on the door. Jim did it this way: JUDGE MUSGROVE, Counselor at Law. Ten to One He Isn't In. —New York Post. The Weight of Thine Acts. The words we speak and the things we do today may seem to be lost, but in the great final revealing the smallest of them will appear—Lowell. Lady Cardigan is very well known as a teller of good stories. One of them relates to an incident that happened a good many years ago when she was staying with Lord and Lady Wilton at Melton Mowbray. The then Lord Wilton, for various reasons, had gained the title among his tenancy of "The Wicked Earl!" in fact, few of the country people ever called him anything else. One Sunday Lady Cardigan and Lady Wilton went to church, unaccompanied by his lordship, who usually was a very regular attendant. Lady Cardigan saw the verger look at them curiously as they entered the church. and he evidently noticed that Lord Wilton was not with them, but she was scarcely prepared for what followed. It was the custom in the church to begin the service only after Lord Wilton and his party had arrived, but a new clergyman who was conducting the service that day was not aware of this, and he duly commenced: "When the wicked man"— "He's not come yet!" the verger promptly interrupted in an agitated whisper—Pearson's. One of the crop of stories that came from West Point with the last graduating class was the remark of a cadet who was precious near to failure in one of his studies. His father was at the Point for the graduation exercises. The cadet was helpless to attribute his narrow squeak to the severity of the instructor, in failing the grades. A STORE FOR EVERYBODY HILLMAN'S STATE & WASHINGTON STS DAMES AND DAUGHTERS. Mme. Curie, who, with her husband, discovered radium, is the only person in the world to hold two Nobel prizes. Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt says she is confident that before she dies woman an suffrage will be obtained in every state of the Union. Mrs. W. K. Vanderblit has turned her large house in Paris into a hospital for the wounded of the French army and remains there in charge of it herself. 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. Miss Mabel Boardman, president of the American Red Cross, is directing the campaign of mercy in this country to alleviate the sufferings of the victims of the war in Europe. The-Cranford Apartment Building. 3600 Wabash Ave. Mrs. Richard Cope Burleson, wife of Lieutenant Burleson, U. S. A., and niece of Postmaster General Burleson, is an ardent suffragist and has become a student of economics at Washington university. Pert Personals. THE BUILDING Did you ever think what a fine book agent John Lind would not make?—Memphis Commercial-Appeal. George Bernard Shaw boasts that he does not smoke. But where does he get all his pipe dreams?—Philadelphia Press. William Waldorf Astor helped his valet carry the luggage in Switzerland a day or two ago. And this is the man who thought he was qualified for an English title!—Philadelphia Inquirer. Mme. Calliaux is serving as a hospital nurse, while M. Calliaux has gone to the front. From this distance it would appear that the positions should be reversed.—Norfolk Virginian-Pilot. While Mme. Sarah Bernhardt is wishing that she were a man so that she could fight in the war, she might as well wish to have a few years knocked off of her age so that she could pass the recruiting sergeant.-Indianapolis News. Fashion Frills. The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. "The necktie is the only artistic thing about modern man's apparel," says a paragrapher. Why overlook his suspenders?—Toledo Blade. The horrors of war tread on each other's heels, so fast they follow. Now the English propose to set the fashions for women's clothes. — Indianapolis News. ```markdown ``` One of the things that a man cannot understand is how a woman knows when her hat is on straight when it's a hat that is made to be worn asiant.—Albany Journal. If war compulsus to us design our own clothes it is not likely that the worst performances by American designers will be any more horrifying than some of the sartorial ideas that have come out of the French capital—Detroit News. Let Friend Wife Declare War The Royal Box. when she is blamed for a punk dinner—that should be charged to a worthless worn out range. King Alfonso of Spain and his cousin, the Count of Caserta, both hold the title of king of the Two Sicilies, but the king of Italy, who is actual ruler of the Two Sicilies, does not. No husband has a right to criticize his wife's cooking unless he is sure she has Queen Amelia of Portugal has studied medicine for years and used to conduct a clinic for the poor in the royal palace at Lisbon when her husband and son reigned. She is said to be well qualified as a physician. A "Composite" Gas Range In Her Kitchen Francis Joseph, emperor of Austria, is eighty-four years of age. 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That medical warning against golf doesn't seem to have thrown much of a scare into our crack amateurs.—Exchange. So far as the fighting in the National league is concerned, Pittsburgh has decided to remain absolutely neutral.—Pittsburgh Press. Science Siftings. All substances known attract all others by a force totally unknown—named gravitation. There are twenty-eight pounds of blood in the body of an average adult and ten pounds are moved at every pulsation of the heart. A Norwegian scientist has advanced the theory that Saturn's rings are electrical phenomena, produced by the radiation of luminous particles from the planet, which constantly renews them.