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r??" K" f - 44'loW" - - TWP&fK i iri r r & THE BROADAX JBBXD WJUHUiY. m ..1 -, mrtM m U tls&tt D- fcstt tbtni ariaetple Dmscnur MtfeiestlttT Taxsra, RejafeUeaas, cr 117m JfLS'-H lose aa tfeatr lascvaf U pro M nspsaaftUlty Te Bra Mx to Btwwepwwkw gsiaukl S. UtrlliBt to S9MJC jt mi hi. Local eoBBSsnlettlOBS will Stteatlosv Write oslr oa eae site x Subsertptloae xaust bo p14 la -vuee. OB !.. Rz Monti. .ts.ta b.X.M -Advertising- rates made known an ppllc&tlon. Aaoress all eemmuateatloaa t THE BROAD AX 5027 Armour Avenue, Chicago, JULIUS F. TATLOB. Bflltor and Fu llsaer. Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19 1902, at ths Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1879. SPECIAL REMOVAL NOTICE. From on -and after this date, all letters and news matter, intended for Julius F. Taylor, or The Broad Ax, should be addressed to 5027 Armour avenue. Phone number will be an nounced later on. EYES EXAMINED AND TREATED. Dr. P. J. Scott, ocular specialist Spectacles and eye glasses made to order. 2636 State street, Chicago. NOTES BY MRS. IRENE LEWIS, 374J5 WABASH AVE, PHONE; DOUGLAS 4461. Midlothian Quartette, consisting of Vera Wesley, Eugena Tobias, Bertha Echels and Robbie Tobias, will sing Monday night, May 30th at the Bethes da Church. Horace Wilson, the brother of Cor inne Wilson, was thrown from his wa gon Wednesday evening last, and died ' shortly after being taken to his home. The eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Holt, 3808 Dearborn street, is very ill at Wesley Hospital, having undergone an operation for appendici tis. " ' M Mr. Charley Young, of Odd Fellow x fame, has purchased a beautiful resi dence at 3645 Forest avenue. Mrs. William Johnson of 3640 Wa hash avenue, has been very ill but is now able to be around. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bunn.6220 Morgan stret, entertained at dinner Sunday, May 15th. 3Ir. and Mrs. George Thornton and Mr. and. Mrs. Morris Lewis. The Home Club Girls give a The ater Party at the Pekin tonight Mrs. Hill, the mother of Mrs. Rosa Hill Richardson, 5658 Dearborn street, has been very ill, but is now greatly Improved. - The Servo "Club, of which Mrs. Isaac Dunlap is president liad a "Ba by Rally" Sunday, May 15th at the Institutional Church. Baby Henrietta Dailey received the prize which was & beautiful silver spoon. The Amanda Smith -Guild held a bazaar Wednesday, Thursday and Fri day evenings of last week at the Douglass Center. The purpose of ths bazaar is to raise money to improve the sanitary conditions of the Aman da Smith Home. Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bostick, and Mrs. William Smith, are touring through the south. They win he gone several weeks. ". Miss May Boyd has gone to visit her mother at Jacksonville, Illinois, on a week's vacation. r The Anacrion Girls had 'a Japanese party at 3343 Wabash avenue last Thursday. . It was. a very beautiful affair. Some of the "Japanese" girls were: Bennie StoveL Hazel Alexan der, Gladys Anderson, Swerza Mc Goodin and Ethel Flowers. V The youngest daughter of Bishop Parks who fens been ill for some time, died early this week.. The family1 left with the body foe btsdal in Georgia, HoHday evening last - ' .- Mrs. Sfi41e Battlee, 4: W. i v - $ 1 ' 34th street, who has been very 111, is now able to be out. ' The Servo Club held lts meeting at the Institutional Church; May 19th, to complete plans for the Box Ball Alley" for the gym at the Institu tional Church. Monday, May ICth, the repetition of the "Tom Thumb Wedding" was giv en at the Episcopal Church In Gaild HalL The bride was little Dorothy Hill, groom, Paul Eames; best man, Roggy Hardin; groomsmen, Julius Avendorph, Jr., and Robert Hardin; maid of honor, Violet Kennedy; flow er girl, Wilda Kennedy. Some of the Fairies were Edith Hardin, Lulu Holmes, Willie Woodward, Juanetta Baker and Josephine Anderson. CHATEAU RINK NOTES. . Owing to the extreme cold weather, the Chateau Rink took care of the crowd last Saturday evening instead of the Garden. Some were skating and some were dancing and all were having a good time. They say that Halley's Comet has something to do with the weather. We hope that it will soon, be settled as our crowds on Sunday evening are growing so large that the Rink is too small to accommodate the patron and too cold for the Garden. Between 4,000 and 5,000 persons passed through the turnstiles at the Leland Giants new ball park last Sun day afternoon, 69 tn and Halsted street to witness the first game of the season on the southslde . Leland Giants defeated the Gunthers 5 to 1. Music was furnished by the First Regiment K. of P. Band. . Big attraction at the Chateau Gar den, 5324 State street next Sunday evening. Grand opening. State street cars pass the doors Admission 10c, one dime. All good people Invited. Best of decorum. 'Music by the First Regiment K. of P. Band of 40 pieces. Don't forget to witness the great game between the Leland Giants and the Stars of Cuba at Leland Giants' Park, 69th and Halsted streets, Sun day. May 22nd. Now the baseball game Sunday 1b for international honors between tho Cubans and the Giants. Mendez tho wonder, will pitch for his country and Rube the great for his. It will be a battle royal that no real fan can miss. ? After the game Sunday, visit the Chateau Garden, 53rd and State streets, and spend a splendid evening. Hugh Buchanan in Mamas Black Ba by Child will remind you of the good old days of yore. Come out and hear him. Rain or shine you can always hayp a good time at the Chateau De La Plalsance, 5324 State street Visit it tomorrow. N WHITE SLAVE TRADER GUILTY. New York Negro Woman " is Convicted of Selling Girls." OTHERS YET TO BE TRIED. Mulatto's Case Result of Rockefeller 'Grand Jury Inquiry. n New York, May 19. Belle Moore, a mulatto, was found guilty tonight of selling girls. The TnMTT"nni penaly Is five years and 1,000 fine. Sentence will be pro nounced on May 26. Her counsel asked a week's delay that he might prepare a motion for a new trial. Result of Rockefeller Inquiry. The case, which took two days to present, was the first brought to trial under the indictments recently hand ed down by the Rockefeller grand jury, which has been Investigating traffic in women. Four other Indictments returned "by the same grand jury are pending against Aleck Anderson, a Negro, and Harry Levenson, alleged to have been the Moore woman's accomplices, Le venson has turned state's evidence. judge Crain had charged the jury that the only fact to be determined was whether money had heen given Belle Moore for placing two girls In the custody of George A, Miller, a state agent for immoral veryotM. . -Law Guard All Wmq Alike. .. It .made no difference whether the votaes ward ckasto. i'or whether they . ,,p had given thelr..coMftfr to an illegal bargain. The lawigsarfed all women, alike, even agains-iii fives; - Jacob L. Parks, the undertaker, 3155 State street, Is again on the road to recovery from his recent severe at tack of illness. Mrs. Jessie Payne of St Paul, Minn., in route to' her home in Springfield, Ohio, spent a few days with Mrs. Win. Maxwell, 5252 State street Charles H. Smiley, 229 E. 22nd street Chicago's popular and leading caterer, after suffering from a long spell of Ilness, is becoming himself again. Dr. and Mrs. Howard M. Smith, who have been light housekeeping at 19 E. 36th Place, are now living with her sister, Mrs. Henry Young at 3643 Pra- rie avenue. The Colored school children of Har risburg, Pa., received a pang of dis crimination, when they were refused school gardens last week by the as sociated charities, and the white chil dren given gardens. Wednesday evening the members and friends of St "Mark Church, 50th street and Wabash avenue, gave a re ception which was largely attended in honor of its new pastor. Rev. H. A. Foreman. Mr. J. W. Anderson, 3231 Vernon avenue, received the sad news Sat urday, of the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Fanny Anderson, who died while undergoing an operation in a New Work hospital last week. Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, 6450 V Cb Cbamplaln avenue, the sweet voiced songstress will be the star soloist in the Rose Maiden to be given by the Choral Study Club, Monday evening. June 13. Cardinal, Gibbons says he has ten times more respect for the woman who earns her living, and becomes a good housekeeper, than for the Idle gossip ing society woman who passes away her precious moments in doing noth ing. Alderman Michael Mclnerney, who may make the race for congress in the 4th congresional district this fall, returned home Monday evening from West Baden, where he had been en joying th hot baths for the pafct ten days. Mrs. Dovie Campbell, has developed into quite a songstress, and for some time she has been traveling with the Mason Concert Company. She ar rived in this city Monday morning and for the next two weeks she will be at home to her friends at 3342 Wahash avenue. Dr. A. Wllberforce Williams, was this week appointed by Mayor Busse, ! a delegate to the National Conference of Charities and Correction, to be held at St Louis, Mo from May 19th to 26th. He is the only Afro-American member from Chicago to be thus hon ored. The other 84 delegates are com posed of prominent men and women of this city who are greatly interested in charity and reform movements. S. A. T. Watkins, returned home Saturday morning from Nashville, Tenn., where he was successful in pre- ventlngtbe Grand Lodge of Knights I of Pythias (white), from securing an injunction against the Colored Knights of Pythias, and Mr. Watkins is confi dent that when the case comes up for trial in the state courts of that state, that the Colored K. of P.'s will be successful and continue to wear their emblems. ( The Mt Glenwood Cemetery Asso ciation will run a special train to the cemetery' and return on Decora tion day to give-those who desire to do so, an opportunity to strew flowers upon the graves of departed friends and relatives. Train will leave the Rode Island station, 31st street and-J Armour avenue at 9:20 a, m. sharp. returning will leave the cemetery at 12:30. Fare fifty two (52c) cents round trip. Appropriate exercises will be held In tho cemetery. Berean Baptist Church, 4838 Dear born street held a grand rally Sun- -- - - 6i-- -w day for the purpose of raising the' remainder of the money to purchase its new ground, corner 52nd and Dear born street on which Its pastor, Rer. W-iS. Braddan, will superintend the construction of a Une new church, and when completed, it wOI he a moao ment to' his efforts, and within five years it -will be the best .located of any of .the Colored churche on, the South Side. NOTED SINGER ; STIRS AUDIENCE Miss James' Recital Aids Wil , berforce College Fund. ' CREDIT TO ALMA MATER. Large and Fashionable Gathering of Washington' Critical Music Lovers Charmed as Gifted Mezzo Soprano Interprets "Printemps Qui Com mence," From "Samson and Delilah." The recent recital given by Miss Marie C James at Berean Baptist church, Washington, was a rare treat for lovers of classical music. The list of patrons numbered 129. Every seat In the spacious auditorium of the church was filled. The recital was given in the inter est of the local Alumni association of Wllberforce university, which is en deavoring to assist the school In rais ing funds with which to erect a girls' dormitory ut Wllberforce. O. The Institution has been promised a conditional sum by Andrew Carnegie, and it Is making strenuous efforts to raise its share in order to receive Mr. Carnegie's gift It is a compliment to Miss James' popularity as a singer to note that every seat in the house had been sold before the day of the con cert Professor Morln, the noted composer and specialist in voice culture, charac terized Miss James' singing as being of unusually good quality. Sidney Lloyd Wrightson. president of the Washington College of Music, says, "Miss James has an exceptionally beautiful mezzo soprano voice and a splendid conception of Interpretation both in oratorio and individual songs." Perhaps there has never been In Washington a concert in which all the ms3 jiabie a Jiura details were more perfectly arranged and probably never one In which the entire audience gave such absolute at tention from the opening note till the last strains of the closing number. The artist's triumph was complete. Miss James' selections covered a wide field and dealt with every technical point for the higher culture of the voice. Among the numbers especially well received we may mention "The Four Leaf Clover," "When the Roses Bloom," "Florian Song "Lo, Hear the Gentle Lark." "Prlntemns Qui Com- mence," from "Samson and Delilah," sung in the original language, and the world famous "Adelaide," by Bee thoven, which was sung by special re quest of one of the local musical or ganizations, the Treble Clef Musical society. Felix Weir, violinist: Miss Mary Eu rope, pianist who is doubtless the best piano Interpreter of Coleridge-Taylor In America, and JIlss Abby Williams, on accompanist of rare discernment and technique, shared the honors with Miss James by reason of their splendid work. Miss James is the only Negro grad uate of the Washington College of Mu sic and deserves special credit for the manner in which she fought her way through this institution against many obstacles and embarrassments. The school is proud of her now. She has pursued advance work in "the music schools of Boston. Chicago and New York and is master of the art and methods of musical instruction. She Is one of the special music teachers in the public schools of Washington. As a mezzo soprano Miss James ranks with the leading singers of the day. She Is in great demand by mn organl2atlona both m and ont 0f ha Hhr whn,, .hn has Mined rare distinction as a musician, she has by no means reached the height of her ambition. JaklB Eu.nl Ca. flM RHt OrrJui" At TjnKmtown. Pa, on Friday even- lag, June 24. the most worthy grand lodge of Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons win hold its ninety-fifth aBBual grand communication. This la the oldest grand lodge of Negro Ma e3 la Peansylvanla. f S PLtA FOR ..fc-trfLISTMENT. Question of Guilt of Discharged Sol diers Yet In Doubt. There is an old saying that nothing Is permanently settled until it Is set tled right If this bo true, and we be lieve 1t Is true, the Brownsville affair as It is now popularly (?) known is by no means settled. In the first place, we are not of the opinion that the discharge of the men of the Twenty-fifth infantry bore the imprint of legal procedure according to military law. Furthermore, we do not believe the evidence given at the long drawn out trial was sufficient to ad judge them guilty or prevent their re enlistment , Sentiment against the report of the so called court of inquiry is strdhg. Negroes are not the only persons who feel that a great Injustice has been perpetrated against these soldiers, but there are whiy men of national repute who do not hesitate to make known their disapproval of the actions of the 1 court I New phases of the situation are de- veloping rapidly, the latest of which is to the effect that the fourteen men who were declared eligible for re-enllst-ment may do so and then purchase their discbarge for sums ranging from $30 to $120 after n certain period of time. Under the law each of the fourteen men is entitled to back pay, which in this case would amount to about $1,000. Applications from six of the fourteen men for re-enlistment have al ready been tiled. But the great question which Is yet to be decided .Is why the full quota of soldiers should not be eligible for re enlistment since the court of Inquiry did not find a true bill against them? N. BARNETT DODSON. EAGLE'S ADVICE RESENTED. The Negro Must Contend For Rights as Per Constitution. In an editorial previous to the meet ing of the national Negro committee which held Its second annual confer ence in New York from May 12 to 14 Inclusive the Brooklyn Daily Eagle deplored the idea that politics should receive auy consideration. It says this is the view which Dr. Booker T. Washington holds and further says that It is time enough for tho Negro to look after his political rights. Time enough Is right now. We have already been too lenient with those who are under oath to see that the law is administered to all citizens without regard to race, color or previ ous condition of .servitude. The Negro wants his full manhood rights under the constitution or noth ing. This is no time for the race to holt in its contention for a square deal and equal opportunity as other men have. Tho Eagle's advice, to our way of thinking, is cowardly and sneaking. No such sentiment sets tamely upon the stomach of any Negro except he be of the bought up kind. We do not appreciate any man who attempts to curtail our rights. DUNBAR LITERARY CLUB AN IDEAL ENTERPRISE Thrifty Citizens, of Cincinnati" Form Organization For Race Better ment Energy of Joseph L. Jones. From present Indications the time is J not far riWraut when in every commu nity im-iv win ue a live, active literary onrziiilzutluii lanong our people. Like tin Vruns ili'u's and Young Women's C.rixihui associations, such Institu lii'ii ufTnrd it Mpuere for social, moral ard :u.i:rri.U uplift. An Instance along this line which giio btH- ii ud encouragement Is the recently orguuized Dunbar club of Cin cinnati The object of the club is to stimulate a greater desire on the part of young men for social, literary and business advancement. The clubhouse on Central avenue contains spacious rooms elegantly fit ted up. It has a well stocked library of choice books, magazines 'and pa pers for the benefit of Its members. A better place to spend a few leisure mo ments could hardly be found. Two and a half floors are devoted to ths use of the club. Some of the leading citizens of Cin cinnati have become members of the club and are actively engaged in mak ing plans for the future usefulness of the organization. "Are you a "Dunbar?" has become the usual and popular greeting among the more aggressive element of young folks. The club Is governed by fifteen di rectors known as a board of gover nors. General Joseph L. Jones, nation ally known as a leader in fraternal cir cles and as president of the Central Regalia company, a leading race en terprise, is the energetic and bustling chairman of the board of governors; Joseph Paghe of the mailing division of the postofflce, vice chairman; G. C Webb, private secretary to W. Kesley Schoeph, traction magnate, correspond ing secretary; H. L. Jordan, mall clerk of the Fifth National bank, financial secretary, and Cincinnati's premier de tective, F. A. B. Hall, treasurer. First to Meet In New Temple. Past Grand Masters' council No. 22 has the distinction of being the first to hold a meeting in the new Odd Fel lows temple In Pittsburg. Walter P. Carter has been selected to represent the council at the coming biennial conclave of the grand council, which meets in Baltimore on Sunday, Sept 11. NEW FIELD FOR YOUNG EDUCATOR Professor T. R, Parker Accepts Gall to College at Monrovia, LOSS TO MORGAN COLLEGE, Well Known Scholar Who Has Held Chair of Mathematics In Famous Baltimore Institution For Nine Years Resigns Will Direct Educational Work of the M. E. Church In Liberia. The resignation of Professor T!i ophilus R. Parker, who has boon coa nected with Morgan college. BaItIir.on Md., for the past nine years as nror- sor of mathematics, has created a stir in that institution. The distinguished educator has aprml to go to Liberia and has been offered FBOFESSOB T. B. PABEEB. a position In the College of West Afri ca, In Monrovia. This institution Is under the management of the Metho dist Episcopal church. A better man than Professor Parker for this partic ular field would be hard to find. He is a young man. full of ambition and eager to be used in the place where he can be of the greatest possible serv ice to the race. Morgan college Is proud of him. As a graduate of the school he has ren dered valuable servrces as one of Its faculty. After his graduation from Morgan college In 1S97 with the de gree of bachelor of arts Prolcssor Par ker took a postgraduate course at the "University of Pennsylvania. He also pursued a special course of study at Columbia university, New York. He has the distinction of being the only Afro-American member of the Association of Mathematical Teachers for the middle Atlantic states. It Is the consensus of opinion by those who know blm best that Professor Parker will make an Ideal principal for the direction of the educational work in his new field of labor in West Africa. It is fortunate, indeed, for the school to have a man at Its head who em bodies all the elements of the trained teacher of experience such as are found In Professor Parker. Morgan college will lose one of Its ablest Instructors. Professor Parker will be ably as sisted In the work by bis estimable wife. Mrs. E. Bernlce Parker, who is an accomplished matron. They will sail for England on May 23. where they UBS. E. BXBXIC5 PABKZB. will spend a month visiting London and other important cities before con tinuing their Journey. The work of the Methodist Episcopal church in Africa Is receiving much at tention just now. The continent Is teeming with Inhabitants, and the west coast is considered the key to the sit uation. With the large colony of American Negroes of education and high Ideals in Monrovia, it Is hoped that a great BULL TERRIERS FOR SALE. For Sale: Two male, game pit Bull Terriers, 5 months, Price $10.00, Hamlet, 5036 Armour Ave. Gary Lois for Sale. Small Payments Down. 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