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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
Secret Societies and their Method oil
Black 6aIIins Candidates

Mr.. Editor.-Now that many of our
secret societies are holding their annual
or biennial conventions and revising or
making new laws, l beg through your
columns to submit a suggestion In re-
lation to ''balloting on candidates for
membership" which l have oft thought
worthy of consideration.
1t may well be said of secret societies
that they are indispensable and are
accomplishing great good 1t may fur
ther be said, there is still much room
for improvement.
The law or system of balloting on
candidates for admission is probably as
old as the Oldest lodge, and so far as
We have been able to learn, was intend
ed to protect lodges against persons of
improper character ard unfit DISPOSE
ton, or whose physical condition would
render them burden to the society.
The common rule is for strictly secret
ballot in which, if one or two or three
negative votes be cast. the application is
declared rejected, and none has the
right to demand by, whom or for what
reason such was done The man or
woman for whom there is no dislike
probably does not live, thus It can cas-
iiy be seen how persons within, inAu-
enced by malice or jealousy or cussed-
ness, as is often the case, can avenge
their feelings and cowardice against
persons who ninety-6ve times out of a
hundred are more worthy of admission
than themselves.
That there are persons on the inside
not above playing these humble pranks
can be proven by the records of almost
every secret society in existence, and, an
investigation as to the actual cause of
rejection. 1t is gratifying as well as
their due to state that instances of this
description are more rare among the old
well established bodies. experience has
fitted them for nobler acts, than the
younger ones who assume to know a
great deal more and to be much more
perfect But despite any thing we may
say to the contrary, this practice has
assumed its most alarming proportions
among the secret societies of our wom-
en-, whom we are told VIII vote to re-
ject oftimes because of a dislike for
the applicants voucher or some distant
relative Secret bodies owe it to them
selves and to fair play to curb this evil
by the enactment of laws that will pro-
tect not only themselves and their good
name, but the stranger and his or her
good name, who seeks to enter their
gates Any member of lodge should
have the power when candidate has
been rejected to demand of those vot-
ing against to make their objections
known. If they decline the application
should be accepted; or if they state, af-
ter reasonable Investigation, an open
vote, two-thirds being necessary, should
decide. hope delegates to higher bod
les viii consider this.-A Lodge Man.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
The Slave Of MurIIIo."
Concluded nom Page IL

was worthy of and could only be at
tained BY the most absorbed attention,
and he never tolerated a word during
the lessons unless it pertained to his
noble art.
MuriIIo was not cruel and was a
very kind master, but he assumed a
sternness in order TO scare the boy
into watchfulness as he himself was
much excited over the mystery.
Ito be Continued.)
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14

The Lawn Fete at the home of Mrs.
R. Bryant, 6442 Champaign Ave, Thurs
day evening, was a social and hnan-
ciai success. The lawn in front and
adjoining Mrs. Bryant's palatial resi-
dence was beautifully decorated and
lighted. and everybody enjoyed them
selves.
Mrs. Mary Andrews an Old and re-
soected citizen of Chicago died at her
home, 5000 Dearborn street on Monday
last She was a most devout Dowieite
and in her death the church of Zion has
lost one of its most ardent and faith
full workers among the Colored race in
this city.
A cigar factory in Cleveland, Ohio,
owned by Mr.. Newburg, which is to
employ Colored help only, opened Mon
day morning with 90 at their posts.
Miss Smith. of franklin, was appoint
ed forelady by the firm and every
thing points encouragingly to the fu-
ture success of the venture.
The Citizens Committee, which had
charge of the Loving Cup presentation
to Manager Robt. Motifs. of the new
Pekin Theatre, was on last Thursday
evening, banquetted by Mrs. H. John
son in her up-to-date restaurant, 1924
State St. Eight courses were served,
and each member of the committee re-
sponded to toasts complimentary to
their hostess and Manager Motifs.
Before the City Council adjourned
Monday night for its summer yaca-
ton it confirmed the following ap
rointments by Mayor Dunno; James
Koran. Fire Marshal; r. A. White.
John Guerin, Louis F. Post. Raymond
Robins. w. w. Mills, J. J. Sonsteby,
P. Shelley. o. Ryan, Philip Angesten.
as members of the Board of Educa-
ton: Graham Taylor, Julius Stern, DR..
A. Lagoria, as members of the Library
Board. The selection of James Koran
as Chief OF the Fire Department seems
to meet with the approval of the public
in general. for he is a FIRE fighter from
away back.
Wednesday evening the members and
friends of St Mark Church gathered at
the pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Moses Ratcliff, $50 Dearborn street,
and spent the evening in music and
song. A sumptuous lunch was served.
after which the host and hostess, es-
corted their guests to the home of their
new pastor. Rev. r. L. Dickerson, SLY
Dearborn street and completely took the
house by storm by bringing with them
all manner of parcels and bundles filed
with good things to eat for him and his
family. Mrs. Ratcliff deserves much
praise for planning and carrying out
such a pleasant surprise to the Reverend
gentleman
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
A Feline BIuR.

Family Dog-Did the cook give you a
licking for eating up all Of the whipped
cream7
Family Cat-No. 1t got all over my
whiskers and made me look as II was
frothing at the mouth. She thought I
was having at and ran for her life
Detroit Free Press.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14

did you know" asked Mrs. Old
castle. that Mr.. Milligan was ambi-
dextrousT
'No," replied her hostess as she flung
her pearl studded dog collar on the CEN
ter table. Are you sure about tit I'm
almost sure I've seen him drinkin'
punch at the RockInghams' reception"
Chicago Record Herald.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
Pounds ana ouires.

Judging from Miss Thumperton's
treatment Of the organ" sarcastically
remarked the choir master. who object
ed to the new organist engaged by the
rector. you prefer to buy your music
by the pound"
WELL" replied the rector quietly, ''it
isn't always supplied by the choir
Catholic Standard and Times.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14

Mrs. Emma Blunt-Gray and her in
teresting little daughter Sadie. of Had
docks, Ga, is on a months visit to her
old schoolmate and friend, Mrs. S. ].
Hart, 484I Armour avenue.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
EaAesed Vt ths RsA oflec q cisAp
n a. escsa4da Hailse.
L. w. Washington, General Agent foI
The Broad Ak In the Hyde
Park District

From on and after this date until
further notice to the contrary, L w.
Washington. S6I3 Jefferson avenue
will act as the general agent for The
Broad AK, and news items and adver-
tisements left with him not later than
Wednesday evening or early Thursday
morning prior to the day of publication.
will find their way into its columns.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
Too Great a Temptation.

"What do you suppose ever induced
that rich soap mans daughter to marry
that miserable little German count"
well, he had marked down his title
from a million to a hundred thousand.
and she couldn't resist such a bargain.
Baltimore American.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
A Good Home for Children.

W@ted children, either White OF
Colored to board and room, they will
receive the care of a good mother;
charges reasonable. Mrs. L. Coleman.
zS3o Armour Ave, I'd fat.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
rhs Ambl.l0u. Nssro Of Hyss pars.

The Ambitious Negro Of Hyde Park.
Mr.. Julius F. Taylor, Editor of The
Broad Ax:IDear Sir: The spirit of
venture, activity and progress, IN a
very large measure or degree, hovers in
the bosom of the Negro In this vicin-
ity. Yea, the very atmosphere seems
to be contaminated with it-so much
50 that Il needs no great mind to dis
cern It in the air on the approach
IN this part Of our cry. 1t has devsl-
opsd 50 that her daily pages are teem-
ing with records Of her work. Il Is
seen N the graduzting exercises of orr
law schools n. the persons Of M A.
L Williams and ". S. Saith. Il Is
shown n tie sbility OF Dorsey and
others who have graduated from our
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
At the Actors, Ball Game.

Stormer Barnes - Great Brutus!
Where's your eye? II you hadn't tried
to hit those wild ones you'd have got
your base on balls.
Hammond Ranter Cwitheringly)-And
have those near humorous sporting re-
porters unanimously put down that I
walked as usuall-Puck.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
Special Notice.

The next issue of The Broad AK
VIII contain an editorial from The
Guardian, Boston, Mass, on The
Frederick Douglass Center" and our
comment on the same.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
Negro Troops Not to Camp With
Texans.

FL PaSo. Tex, July 8-The objec-
ton made by state officials to Negro
regulars attending the Austin encamp-
ment with the white militia has re-
suited in the war department counter
handing the order
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
Al II naula n.

The trusts in this country have
been pretty well aired, I understand"
said the English tourist.
"Ys4 fairly WELL" replied the Ameri-
can. but they ought to Be fumieated
also."-Chicago News.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14

Housekeeper-why don't you go to
work?
Tramp do, mum, when can get q
chanst at me speciality.
Housekeeper-What Is your speciality
Tramp-Holding down pIazEy chairs
on windy afternoonA-BOston Tran
script.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
A Sweet Dream Ended.

Ethel-Bobby Jones died very sud
denly, 1 hear. 1 suppose his widow IS
inconsolable?
Edith-Yes, poor dear. She was look
Ing forward so happily to divorce pro
ceedings and alimOny. New YORK
Press.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14

Patience-Have you read that new
society novel?
Patrice-Not yet
well, don't. It's the most exasper-
atfng book l ever read. Why. he never
kisses the girl till the last ehapter!'-
Yonkers Statesman.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14

do you believe In the survival OF the
httestT' inquired the scientific man.
always" answered the pracuesi
person, provided 1 am sure that my
interests are the fittest to survive.
Washington Star.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
Getting what He Asked For.

"Ah," sighed the soulful youth, II
you'd only give me the least hope, :
For goodness sake" exclaimed the
hard hearted beauty. 'Tve been giving
you the least 1 ever gave to any man!
New Orleans Times-DemOcrat
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
Keepa Him Busy.

Foote Llghte-You say Bobbs Is uV
ing something in the theatrical liner
Miss Sue Brette-Yes, writing.
Writing playsT
mo; writing for passes."-Yonkers
Statesman.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
The snOb's Progress.

This is Mrs. De Styles at home day.
too" remarked Mrs. Snobberly, who
was calling upon Mrs. Planeman.
yes" replied Mrs. PIaneman. T
suppose you will call there alsOT
'Oh, my, no! I'm not sufficiently
well dressed for that."-Philadelph
Press.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14

Tsacher-TOmnie. what ID TIE hand
ct wood that srows1
Tcmmie-The kind q feIleTs rot %
split-Yonkers Statesman.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
REMIT

what benefit ala BHgStns obtain
from his journey abroadY'
he managed to verify most Of the
facts that are contained In the rude
books.'-Washington star.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
The Athletic Girl

did Ethel faint when the footpau
tried TO snatch her purseT
'Yes," she Tented and jabbed nlm
under the ear with her left HCle'e
land Plain Dealer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14

Cholly-what do you think of the en-
gagement ring I gave your sister?
Willie-Gee, it's great! She lets me
wear 1t when her other fellers is calm.
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14

TIE Dark Underground
why - Il that maidens
win sunny, gold hair
Don't slathsr Il on
with q little more carer
You Will md nearly al
Are the same. BY jinsE
They never set down
10 the bottom Of thingA a.
-MIlwaukes Ssnul
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14

Simple-What's the most populA
game among the women? -,
Fusser-CWIIng, should say WI
hearts" a close second.-Prineeton II
ger.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
His Usual Luck.

'Now, then" said the leader of the
mob to the horse thief, IF you've 20,
anything to say before we swing YOU
on be quick about It,"
''NothIn' ter say" replied the culprit
Except that this is me usual luck wild
horses. l lose be q neck" Pueblo
Chieftain.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
merely For Publication.

u understand he draws IHUu'
salary" -,
"Yes entirely fabulousT -ske'ep
Btu.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
HUMOR OF THE HOUR
Not That Kind

There had been a quarrel between
the two families. The woman OF The
third floor nat had emptied a ouantItv
Of kitchen Stops on the head OF N.
woman pertaining to the second Zoo,
fat, and the subsequent proceedinS.
were In process Of investigation in the
police court.
II win ask you. madam" said tho
justice, ito name the principals in this
affair"
There wasn't any, your honor"
snapped the complaining witness 81,
was the most unprincipled thing eyer
saw In my ifeg'-ChicagO Tribune.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
Modest Man.

Mr.. Bragg-Mlss Gushington? M
she's not for me. She told me the Other
day that her husband must be hand.
some rather than wealthy.
Miss Ascum - Well, you're not
wealthy, but then
Mr.. Bragg-That's Just it. She liter.
ally threw herself at my head. aud
don't like that sort Of thing.-Catholic
Standard and Times.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1906-07-14
white House Repairs.

"1AeG HOo8G 4GR8AEBs
Extensive repairs will have to be
made to the White House before Presi-
dent Roosevelt and his family return
to 1t next autumn. While no definite
decision has been reached, Il may be
that the president will not return to
Washington until late in October In
stead Of Oct. 1. as usual
More Women Than Men.
There are 11,s29 more women In the
capital than there are men. Out Of
every fourteen women In the District
OF Columbia thirteen can get husbands
II the men want them, while the four
teenth win have to live single or I'm
port herself a man from some other
place. These figures are the result OF
the census Just taken by the police.
Lincoln Elm Renewed.
The row Of thick, shade producing
elm trees along the walk IN front OF
the White House grounds on Pennsyl-
venia avenue has been considerably
marred By the removal OF one Of TIE
largest and oldest trees Of the number.
The big elm, which was planted BIZ
President Abraham Lincoln, was de-
nuded Of number Of lts large branches
By recent heavy windstorm. II was
found that. owing to the condition IN
which the trunk was left by TIE biz
limbs being wrenched from It, It eodld
scarcely be made to survive through
out the summer. Accordingly wort.
men began the task o. uprootine.
CARL SCHOFTRI.D. =
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-23

fishing house. 1t Is a western
romance, written IN true western
style, and has been favorably COM
mented upon by literary critics.
His latest effort is song entitled
'sThis Old World is Good Enough
for Me-" We don't know of any
one better qualified to write song
Of that character than a person en-
ragged in the lucrative business oil
banking "a business that generally
,nables those engaged in it tc
Journey along the sunny side Of
Easy street. Mr.. Mock formerly
moulded opinions for several years
on Nampa paper, but he has never
made public the secret of how b,
accumulated suffi ;ient coin, whilt
publishing the paper, to enable hin
to rise to the dignity of banker
But that matters not, and we con
graduate Fred upon the success h
is attaining-both as a banker an,
in his literary work.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-23

If we were in Meyer. Hay or
Pettibone's place, we would much
prefer that Debs and his like should
be devoting their time and energy
% furnishing our attorney with evil
dence to prove our innocence, in
stead of preaching anarchy and en-
deavoring TO excite the labor ele
ment to revolution. The mere
statement by Debs that these West
ern Federation leadars are innocent
of the crime with which they are
charged, does not make it so by any
means. Active work upon the part
of the friends of these men in sup
plying such evidence of their inno-
cence as it is possible to secure,
would count for more in their favor
than all the blood thirsty utterances
of such fanatics as Debs, the Appeal
to Reason and other socialist
journals and leaders. 1t will be
time enough to talk about taking up
arms IN the defense OF the Fedora
ton leaders after IL Is shown that
they have been denied fair and inn
partial trial, but none but those who
are opposed to law and order believe
for moment bnt what these men
will have an absolutely honest and
impartial trial by our courts. Had
the people of Idaho, and especially
the citizens of Caldwell, not been
of the highest type of law-abiding
American citizens, Harry Orchard
would never have lived to have made
confession, unless he had made 1t
on the eve of being hurled into
eternity at the hands of mob.
When community is composed of
citizens who can refrain from re-
sorting TO mob law under conditions
that existed at the time of the arrest
of Harry Orchard, we, for one, have
the fullest confidence in their integ-
rity and determination to give each
man now indicted on the charge of
assassinating Ex-Governor Steunen-
berg full, fair and.impartial trial
in every sense of the term.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-23
A COUNTY FAIR.

We congratulate the citizens of
Paris upon the steps they have taken
towards organizing . fair assoeia
,ion and trust that their efforts will
result IN the holding of successful
annual fairs. We will frankly state.
however, that we believe a fai
could be made much more success
full in every particular if held al
Montpelier. But now that Paris
has taken the lead in the matter, We
will not be one to throw cold water
upon the enterprise, for we realize
that whatever helps one section of
the county, benefits, in a measure,
the entire county. While our first
interests are for Montpelier, and
we have on several occasions during
the past year endeavored to intcres,
the citizens of our town in the or
ganization of fair association, We
hold that il is the duty of county
paper to at all times boost for any
enterprise that is for the good o.
the entire county. This being ou
policy, and the citizens Of Mont
pelier having decided that they dlt
not care to take hold of the fai
proposition, we will lend our aid il
making the fair at Paris a success
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-23

When the storm of last week first
broke, it was not believed that the
loss of stock would be very heavy,
but the extremely cold wave which
followed two or three days later has
made it hard on stock-especially
sheep, and the losses to sheep men
in many sections of Wyoming and
Idaho will be severe. It has been
many years since this section of the
west has experienced such heavy
snowfall, followed by bitter cold
weather, at this time of the year.
Throughout the path of the storm
the thermometers registered lower
last Thursday and FRIDAY nights
than at any previous time this
winter.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-23

The Capital News was blind TO all
the rotten land gratis and scandals
that existed during Governor Hunts
administration, but it can see all
kinds of crookedness in the actions
of the present state land board.
But the News was so busy doing
state printing at big prices during
the Hunt regime that it didn't have
time to investigate the affairs of the
land board. 1t is different now.
The paper is on the ragged edge and
by making mountains out Of mole
hills, when criticising the present
administration, It has hope that the
people of Idaho will turn the repub-
licans down next fall and place it IN
a position to again get long,
strong pull at the public teat.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-23
Her Photoorau,,.

Why saint himself We're not exempt
From the spell OF the lovely eyes that
tempt.
So it's little wonder that I.
As ! pause for a moment before the
Where the frame is set with my sweet
hearts face,
Shrouid thrill for moment with inst a
trace
or lovers ecstasyi
But. an. the insensate pasteboard knows
None Of the thrill or the IRE that CLOVIS
In the lips that answer mine:
And her black eyes lack the changeful
AS light
That PLAYS in her duskv orps OF night.
Sleeping the soul and sense and sfeht
In the madness of old wine.
But perhaps It is just as well that kneal
Before this shrine. though she may not
feel
That | kneel as suppiiant there.
This photo. at least. ] may caress
For her sire cares not that .effervesce
In this harmless style of tende, ness,
And will not lie In wait on the stair,
New. Orleans Times Democrat
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-23

Granting that aBoss" Brady had
everything his own way al the meet
ing of the republican, state central
committee, as the democrats allege,
his control wasn't any more com.
plete than will be Fred T. DUBOIS
control over the democratic commit
tee, when 1t meets. The committee.
men from three or four of the south.
eastern counties may attempt to
buck, but it won't do 'em any good
for the program will go through
just as it Is prepared by Freddie.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-23
Champion Liniment for Rheumo
tism.

Chas. Drake, a mail carrier at Chaplin
vile. Conn. saye: Chamberlain's rai,'
Balm is the champion OF all liniments.
The past year l was troubled with rheu
matism In my shoulder. After trying
several cures the stortkeeper here recon-
mended this remedy and It completely
cured me- There rs no use Of anyone
suffering from that painful ailment whe,
this IMMINENT can be obtained for a small
sum. One application gives prompt re
lief and its continued use for short tim.
Will produce a permanent cure. For sal.
by Ritter Bros Drug Co.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-23
WALLS ENTIRELY or FOSSILS.
Unique Building Material in Church
Near Niagara Falls.

wear niagara ais.
There is church In the quiet lit
tie village of Mumford, near Niagara
Falls, which is composed entirely OF
fossils. At first glance the walls ap-
pear to be constructed of rough sand
stone smeared with an uneven coat
ing of gritty. coarse plaster, but a
closer view reveals the error of this
first conclusion. Instead of plaster
the eyes behold traceries of delicate
leaves, lacework of interviewer twigs,
bits of broken branches, fragments OF
messy bark and splinters IF wood, all
preserved against the wasting of time
and decay by being turned into the
hardest of fiinty limestone. AS mat
ter of fact. every block of stone in
the four walls is a close'y-cemented
mass of dainty fossils.