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The broad ax., 1907-04-06
BACK TO AFRICA PLAN NOT
LIKED BY NEGROES.
Proposition of Governor Broward OF
Florida That colored People Be
Deported is Called Absurd
and Impossible.

Governor Broward of Florida has ad-
yised the members of the legislature
of his state to urge the United States
Congress to pass some kind of meas
ure in favor of deporting all the Ne
groes from the United States, or to To-
cate them all together on some terri,
tory in some part of this country
where they will not come in contact
with the whites.
The following are the expressions
of Rev. D. P. Roberts. and Bishop Fal-
lows, against this proposed plan of
Gov. Broward: Q
1T could not be carried out declar-
eIRev. D. P. Roberts, Pastor of Quinn
Chapel, even if the Florida legisla-
ture, as advised by Governor Broward,
should memorabilia Congress. |
do not believe that body would
pay any attention to it. The plan Is
absurd and impossible. The senti-
ment of a majority of the people.
whether southerners OF northerEers,
blacks or whites. would be overwhelm-
ingly against the acceptance of any
such solution of the race problem.
The Colored people are here to stay
They have inalienable rights OF prop
erty and citizenship. They are loyal
American citizens.
When the obstacles they have over
come are considered it must be admit
ted they have advanced amazingly as
a race. With the modern Opportuni-
ties open to them for higher education
and intellectual and material develop
ment they will soon be in the front
rank of good and useful citizens"
Il fear Governor Broward's plan
would never work" said Bishop Sam
ueI Fallows. 1T was proved some
years ago when Bishop Turner, Col
ored prelate, advocated the back to
a popular referendum on the Colored
race on the question, that the Negroes
themselves were Overwhelmingly OPP
posed to it, Besides, don't believe the
white people of the South would &C
cept that solution of their most troIl-
blesome problem. as they need the Ia
Dor of the Colored folks for cotton
gin and plantation"
Gov. Broward belongs to that unre-
constructed class of Southern gentle
men who entertain the idea that the
Negro is still slave, and that he is
in the possession of no rights which
other men are bound to respect, but
some day Gov. Broward and men like
him will wake up and learn that they
have been simply dreaming.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
New Works WORKING Girls.

When one stops to consider the great
part the working girls of New York
city alone play in the trade and COM
merce of this country one sees her as a
cogent factor in the national welfare
In very truth. She sews on the buttons
of a continent. Her handiwOrk is dts
played on the counters of village stores
from Mexico to Maine. By the activity
OF her nimble fingers great dry goods
empOriums thrive and countless village
stores do businessman NOrden's Mag
aZine.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
coIIeetina the Seeds.

A novel method Of collecting the seed
OF flowers for the manufacture Of med
icines and for other purposes has jus'
been patented. Twigs and branches
are cut on and placed in a tank OF wa
ter so that the heads, or seed bearing
portions, overhang the edge OF the
reservoir. The flowers are made tC
bloom In this posture. and the SEED
falls on to a sheet Of paper as the ZIP
ening process Is completed.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06

DR.. and Mrs. Robert Hardin, 6349
Rhodes ave, entertained at dinner
Tuesday evening in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wadsworth Holmes the Easter
bride and groom. Rev. A. Lealtad OF
st. Paul, Mimi, was one of the hon
ored guests also.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
INDICTED BY Jim CROW" LAW

Roanoke, Va.-FTanklin county
grand jury at Rocky Mount has
brought in 73 indictments against the
Southern railway for violating the
Jim Crow" law, which provides sep
arate cars for whites and Negroes.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
L W. Washington, General Agent for
The Broad Ak IN the Hyde
Park Dlskrlcf.

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 Tie
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.
win find their way into its columns.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
In DAYS of Old.

The baronet strobe up to the hOStelry
in high disdain.
What wishest thou of us this day?'
they asked him.
What do | wish this day." he re-
peated Why. a knights lodging
Baltimore American.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06

Mrs. Clara Green-Lowe, died at Pro-
vident Hospital last Saturday, after a
short illness. Mrs. Lowe was a talen.
ted dramatic reader, and a writer OF
some ability. Funeral services were
held over her remains Thursday at St
Mary's church which was Largely at,
tended. Rev. Saunders assisted by
Rev. Jesse Woods said the last sad
rites. F. A. Rawlins undertaken had
charge and she was laid to rest in
Oakwoods.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
Entered It the Post Office Al Chicago,
Il as Sceond-elas Matter.
PERSONAL MENTION.

Walter NJ. Farmer, for 16 years an
honored member of the bar in St.
Louis, Mo-, is now engaged In the
general practice of law. Suite 70S,
Ill Washington street. Phone Main
415s. Residence 1856 Langley avenue.
Phone Drexel 1902.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
Amazing Motor Figures.

The impressive disclosure OF latest
motor figures Is that whereas in 1871
France, the pioneer manufacturer OF
automobiles, built 23.397 more automO-
biles than did America, in 1906 Amer
ica turned out 5000 more than France.
And the still further impressive ele-
ment Of this showing Is the jump BY
America from 314 cars In 1901 TO 6O'OOO
In I9O6.-New York World.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
Strenuous Task.

Mrs. Newed-John. dear. have you
decided where we shall pass the sum
mer?
peruse the summer resort literature.
and l expect To finish the job by the
LIST of observation-disclosures Post.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06

The Republican boys in the 31st
ward were redhot after Alderman p.
J. o'Connell, nevertheless he pulled
through by 2s7 majority, showing that
Alderman o'Connell, is still popular
with all the voters in the 31st ward.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
THE PEKIN.

The Pekin is progressing. II Their,
is any doubt in your mind see the nov
production. Doctor Dope" STANLEY
Woods three act creation. Il Legitimate
musical comedy with a suikingly Op-
cratic tincc. The humOr is refined
and elcvating. and something out of
the ordinary in musical comedy. IL
: real humor-goad wholesome hum
or. One of the most surprising feat
ur,s Of this production is the fact tIal
The Colurcd players demonstrate thai
they are perfectly capable of adaptin"
themselves To high class work. Fur
tier than this they act with a fine in
telligence as to the meaning of their
ines and get everything out of them
possible. The story of Doctor Dope.
is simple but logical and the music
drops into place naturally. There ar
- musical numbers and every one 81
them was written and composed cs-
Iecially for this production. They Iii
in and add to the unfolding Of the
thread of a plot. This is rather I'M
usual in musical comedies but none
the less TO be especially noted.
Harrison Stewart who has made all
the scuthside his own has the lead
ing comedy role and demonstrates
that he is as versatile as he is anus
ing. He is a natural comedian and the
Fart he essays in this play is a natur-
al one. therefore he finds himself a
home and leaves that impression Oh
his audience. Jerry Mills ably sec
Onds Stewart as a venerable Captain
Of the militia. Don Wormley as a lieu
tenant, Charles Gilpin as a corporal
and J. F. MOres as a sergeant of the
Captains company all act and sing in
diligently. Louis Pennington, Aud
brey Lyles. George White and Mat
Marshall have congenial roles and ac-
quit themselves with credit. LOttie
Grady has the leading female role
and makes a great hit with her songs.
Netttie Lewis, the dainty sOubrette
of the Pekin Stock Company is al
ways pleasing and Pearl Brown in an
original character part acts with her
accustomed force.
Joe Jordan and James 7. BTymn
are responsible for the music of this
production and they have outdone
themselves in this regard. In fact
the music as well as the production
in its entirety marks a distinct ad-
vance. Among the numbers that
pleased the audience most may be
mentioned, MY Congo Lily Girl
That Dinner Horn" Youth Must
Have Its Fling" You, Dear" There's
A Star That Shines For Me-" and
Whose Got the Lemon"
The staging Of this production is
under the personal direction of Mr..
]. Ed. Green who has brought all the
resources Of his original and inven-
tive mind to bear in order to bring out
the effects and he is to be credited
with much of the success Of the cur
rent production Of this house-'D."
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
As to Skeletons.

His Wife-They say that the family
next door have a skeleton in their
closet.
Her Husband-Well. that is better
than letting il run around loOse.-De-
troit Tribune.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
C8 FPS.

The new Negro theatre at New
Orleans is now open for business.
Alderman Dan V. Harkin put mp a
great fight in the 18th ward. but he
went to the bad by 127 votes. and AZ
last James II. I.awley has buttcd into
the City Council.
DR.. W. II. Davis. 522G Prairie ave,
is home again after spending two
weeks in Frederick. Md. and Wash
ington. ID. C., His father returned
with him and he will make his home
in Chicago.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mcdonald. GI3O Ada
street. has just returned home from
Mamouth. ILL.,. where she spent two
weeks conducting most successful
revival. She is looking we'll ami is
enthusiastic over the work she accom-
plished while absent.
\ Missouri women is very angry
with her home paper, because in writ
ing her husbands death. the editor
said: He has gone to Il happier
home" This creates doubt as to
where she thinks the deceased really
went. Either place might be happier
Elk.
The Annual Easter Ball given at
the Armory. Thursday evening by the
Triangle and Inner Circle clubs for the
benefit of the Home of the Aged ami
Infirm Colored folks, was well attend
Ell. These clubs should always be en-
oouraged. for they help our dependa-
hle institutions.
The Woman's Club entertained at
the Frederick Douglass Centre. Thurs
day evening. Mr.. W. l.. Benson. of
Kowaliga. Ala, and Mess. Cole and
Johnson of the "Shoo Fly Regiment
Co" The ColOred business men of
the city were also the guests of the
club. Mrs. Ida B. Welis-Barnett had
charge of the arrangements.
Last Thursday night Mr.. and Mrs.
Moses Ratcliff gave an informal recep-
ton at their home 1850 Dearborn St.
to welcome Rev. W. c. Stovall and
his accomplished wife, the new pastor
OF St. Mark NJ. E. Church. The hos
tess was assisted in receiving her
guests by Mrs. Birdie Jones. About
fifty guests were present. Choice re-
frehments were served.
DIR. A Wilberforce williams, left for
Kansas City, Mo-, last evening, on a
ten days business trip. While absent
he will inspect the gas wells near
Chanute. Kans belonging to the Black
Diamond Development Company.
Fred A. Wescott, Secretary Of the
Black Diamond Development Com
pany, spent several days this week in
Pittsburg, Pa, and on Sunday even
ing, he will make another trip to the
oil and gas regions Of Kansas.
Mr.. John Hodge. 1923 Dearborn st.,
IS confined to his home sick.
The Easter Ball given Monday even
ing at Odd Fellows Hall, by "the Chi
cago Patriarchie No. 10 and The
Grand Masters Council No. 20 Of the
@. q. o. Of o. F. In America" was a
grand success. This is the first Of a
series Of entertainments which these
branches Of the order will give in or
der to obtain money enough for the
grand celebration of Odd Fellows
which will take place in Springfield,
Ill, in May.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
Just What He Wanted.

Mother Ito future SOn-in-lawI-I may
tell you that. though my daughter is
we'll educated. she cannot cook
Future SOn-in-law - That dOeSn' {
matter much. SO long as she doesn't
try.-Fliegende Blatter.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
WAITING 70 Fig En-

Father says will you please lend
him your automobile"
'NOt today, my son. Tell him I've a
few enemies of my own who are COM
ing to visit me"-Atlanta Constitution.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
Rejected.

Gerald-I'd like to be your fathers
son-in-law.
Geraidine-I don't know how it can
be arranged. / haven't any sister
New York Press.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06

rs your invention completed?
Not quite" answered the genius
i've got 10 invent some way of get
ting people to subscribe for stock in
it."-Washington Star.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
Hard Luck.

so" said the poets friend, ''the edi-
tor didn't Ike your Ripping Brook &"
"No," replied the young poet, "he
damned it"-Philadelphia Press.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
All the Narieties.

Hewitt-Gruet can be more kinds OF
q fool than any other man 1 ever met.
Jewett-Yes. He's sort Of fool pack
age In assorted sizes.-Puck.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06

dering every COlored man who init
mates that he cannot vote for either
one Of them.-Editor.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06

Stanley n. Kunz, made a home run
and was returned to the city council
from the 18th ward.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06
These Modern Flats.

What. Seven biscuits a week for n
place like this: Why. there amt room
to swing a cat here"'-Once a Week.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06

The new Negro theatre AT New
Orleans is now open for business.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06

The Woman's Club entertained at
the Frederick Douglass Centre. Thurs
day evening, Mr.. W. l.. Benson. of
KOwaliga, Ala, and Mess. Cole and
Johnson of the "Shoo Fly Regiment
Co" The COlored business men of
the city were also the guests of the
club. Mrs. Ida B. Welis-Barnett had
charge of the arrangements.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06

Alderman Dan V. Harkin put mp ;
great fight in the 18th ward, but h'
went to the bad by l27 votes. and a
last James II. I.awley has buttcd int
the City Council.
The broad ax., 1907-04-06

DR.. W. II. Davis. 522G Prairie ave.
is home again after spending TIVE
weeks in Frederick. Md. and Wash
ingtOn. ID. c., His father returned
with him and he will make his humt
in Chicago.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-03-07
EAST MADISON.

Matte Spauldng is confined to the
house with eryspelas on her face.
Mr., Mabel Hussey and Mrs. Flora
jenkins OF SIX 1whegan were visiting
Mrs. n. W. Stitham Tuesday.
Mrs. E. NJ. Ames has returned home
from w. Madison, wh-fe she has been
taking care Of her aunt, Miss Mary Blan-
charG. We are pleased to report that
Miss Blanc hard is improving.
Superintendent Foster of Madison was
10 town one day this week, visiting the
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Blanchard OF
Methuen, Mass, who have been visiting
relatives in town for several weeks, re-
turned to their home in Methuen, last
Tuesday.
The SOMERSET REPORTER Office at
Skoa hegan now has a telephone on the
farmers line.
Miss Edith Gledhill OF Skowhegan was
the guest OF her brother over Sunday.
Grover Foss OF Madison was in town,
Sunday, visiting his brother, M. c. Foss.
Hala Harv-ll returned from Cornvile,
Tuesday where she has been working for
the past two weeks.
MIR. and Mrs. Ralph Collins of Corn
vile were calling on friends Tuesd J.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-03-07
SOUTH SOION.

AT the town meeting, Monday, March
d, the following amounts were raised and
off ;ers elected: Fred Magoon, Ist select
man; M. L. French, End; w. K. Drury,
sd; Asher Davis, road commissioner for
support OF common schools, 81 900; free
high school. $500; highways and bridges,
81, 400; sidewalks, $3.50; for support of
poor, 500; for town charges, 81 200; for
snow roads 1927 and 1923, $500; to in
sure school building i village 3 years,
SIS; for school books, $500; for repair Of
schoohouses, $500 for state road, $500
TO build road around Dearborn Hill, 5000;
to be expended on Randlett Hill, $I5o;
to build sidewalk on railroad bridge across
the river, $Ioo; for sewer on Pleasant
street, 500; tor Memorial Day, $2S; for
rent OF public library building, $50; a !
per cent discount on all tax IS paid before
December LIST, 1927.
Arthur Jeweit and sister Pearl OF Skow.
hogan were 10 town. last Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Hardin OF Madison
we're at Mr.. Geo. Knights, Sunday.
John r Jewett is better so as TO be
out out not able to work.
Edgar Davis has gone to Waterville tc
work.
The roads are getting 10 bad shape al
over The country. The snow is so rotten
that if horse gets 6 inches out of the
beaten track he goes to the bottom. Il
takes careful driving these days.
The r. F. D. 4 driver has not missed a
trip SO far this winter.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-03-07
Il The News of Somerset's Busy Towns *

interest by the members of the Society
as we'll as by those present outside OF
the Society. The affirmative won, how
ever. to /.
Athens Grange met for an all days
meeting Saturday, March 2. About 10
of the patrons we're present to partake
Of the excel ent dinner served in the
dining ball Ia the afternoon an inte-
resting program was submitted by the
lecturer.
Misses Jennie and Kathleen Fox enter
tanned party of young people DIT their
home last Saturday evening Cards
were the principal feature OF the even
ing Fudge and other light refreshments
were served.
The introduction of the Acadamy bill,
to cut off the State Appropriation for
Academies of the grade of Somerset
Academy, created no email amount of
dIsapptoval among the inhabitants of
this town aud vicinity and petition
signed by the leading citizens has been
sent to the Governor while committee
composed of Rev. l.. q March, {. +
Ball, Principal A W Boston and l. e..
Williams to represent the Ac my went
70 Augusta thursday TO be present at
the hearing of the Bill.
Ia place of the usual supper given by
the NJ < b. society there will be box
sociable next time, Friday evening"
March Is at the home of Mr.. aud Mrs.
q. r Aver. Coff 90 will be served to ALL
John Hight who has been in feeble
health all winter IL no better josiah
Hight is recovering from his recent ILL.,
ness and is able to get out Of doors once
more.
A PLEASANT EVENING.
Despite the five mile ride on one of
the coolest evenings of the winter a
pleasant party consisting of fifty MEM
bers and friends of the N. E b society
gathered at the hosptable home of Per-
Icy fogg in Cornville Friday evening
February % to psrtake of one of the
societies famous baked bean suppers as
we'll as of an evenings social enjoyment.
The bright lights and warm fires with
in were In pleasing contrast to the tenn
perature outside while the fragrant odor
of coffee from the kitchen served to EN-
phasize the fact that our appetities had
been somewhat whetted by the ride,
our hostesses had anticipated this and
we were soon ushered to the dining
room which was made attractive with it's
long ,ble covered withe snowy linen and
laden with appetising viands. When all
bad eaten the company gathered in the
parlors to listen to the Longfellow pro-
gram. This consisted of quotations
from the poet by the members, paper
on the early home life of the poet by
Mrs. Hight; song, The Rainy Day, Rev.
l. G.'March; recitation, The Qaadroon
Girl Carolyn Barker; reading, The
Builders, Evelyn Fogg; reciia ion. The
Wreck of the Hesperus. Josephine
Hight; reading, Lady Wentworth, Mrs.
Flanders; song, The Bridge, Rev L. g..
March
After the program social hour was
passed in pleasant conversation and in
playing games after which the company
with frequent visits to the warmth of
the fires, prepared for the ride home,
having spent very pleasurable occasion.
The ladies of the Society will meet
with Mrs Holman next Friday after.
nosn to sew and make preparations for a
sale before the sleighing is gone.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-03-07
The FIND IN URlC.0 A
PERMANENT CURE.
Rheumatic Sufferers Rejoice
Receiving Such Splendid Results
from Oric-O

If a convention could be held of all the
Rheumatic sufferers who have been cured
completely b. the use of Uric o, there would
be such a rejoicing as to convince every skep-
tic that there at last has been found the true
"Fountain' of health, and yet this would be
a decided error, for Uric-O is not cure
ALL" but simply cure for Rheumatism and
Rheumatism only.
Every sufferer from Rheumatism who
wants to be rid of the sleepless nights the
nerve binding, muscle twisting hours OF pain,
should lay aside all other forms of treatment,
get bottle Of Uric-O and start rejoicing on
his way to health. 1t matters little how long
one has suffered from the trouble nor how
intense the suffering, Uric-O will cure it.
Cure it completely, cure it permanently and
cure it to stay cured. Muscular, Articular
and Infamatory rheumatism yield at once
to this mighty healing agent. Druggists and
physicians everywhere are gladly recommend
ing Uric-O for rheumatism because they
know its wonderful curative properties can
no be aggerated.
Uric-Vacts directly upon the blood, mus
cles and kidneys 1t neutralizes the uric
and rheumatic acid poison, and drives it
from the blood,
The store Of Frank W. buchanan is the
"IIome of Uric-O" in Skowhegan and he
sells and guarantees it for 75c and $I,oo a
bottle We know you can be cured by Uric
o and if you only try one bottle you will
thank US from the bottom of your heart for
having made you acquainted with this mar
velous remedy Don't delay. Don't put il
off. Try it and try it today. Ask Mr. Buck
nam about it and learn from him the many
cures Uric o has effected right here in your
own town. II you desire, you can test and
try it free of charge by sending your name
and address to the Smith Drug Co, Syracuse,
\. V, and asking for sample free.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-03-07

The total sum raised is about two
hundred dollars more than last year but
as about seven miles of road will come
into town as soon as the bill for setting
off that part of Starks on this side of the
Sandy river is signed by the Governor,
this was taken into consideration when
raising the highway money AS there
will also be about forty thousand dollars
in valuation come along with 1t the per
capita tax will be even less than ii was
last year. A pleasant feature of the
meeting was that a number of the offic RS
we're chosen unanimously
The SOMERSET REPORTER Office at
Skowhegan now has a telephone on the
Farmers line
The first and third ranks were con
ferred In Echo Lodge K. of P, On Tues
day evening of this week after which a
fine baked bean suppe. was served in
the dancing hall. Next Tuesday evening
there are two candidates for the first
rank.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to thank the many kind
friends and the lodge of |. o o F. who
assisted US in our recent sad bereave-
ment and assure them their kindness was
appreciated.
Mrs. MARY SPAULDING.
Mrs. CALVIN WITHAM
Mr. CALVIN WITHAM
The Somerset reporter., 1907-03-07
MARRIAGES.

Pittshed-February /, by the Rev. Q II. Taylor,
Mr. Henry W. Kicker, Of Pitsheld and Miss Margaret
I. Grant. OF Canterbury Station, n. Il.
skowhegan March 4, by the Rev. + A. Ieitch'
Mr.. Walter William DeWere of Springfield. Mass
and Mrs Clara Emma Bartlett, Of Skowhegan.
Norrdgewook March a. by the Rev J. II. Gould,
Mr.. Albert w. Varney OF Skowhegan and Miss
Louise futile, of Norridgewook.
Cornvie-March 8, by the Rev. George Merriam.
Mr. Arthur n. Paul, Of Dorchester. Mass, and Miss
Minnie NJ. Fall. OF Cornville
Skowhegan-February as, by the Rev. b. B. Mer-
rill Mr. Edward Reardon and Miss Eva May
Harden both Of Cornyille.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-03-07
EAST SkOWHEGAN.

Mr. Reed has commenced his duties on
the Danforlh place.
Mr.. Clark has leased his place Che
Calvin Eaton farm) to his brother, and
with his wife has gone to Worcester,
Mass where they vii be employed on a
m TX farm Albert Goodrich accom- pa
med them.
The funeral services OF Mss Eta PEN
d, xter took pace at the home OF her IA
ther, Eben Pendexer, Monday of last
week conducted by Rev. Mr., Foster of
Clinton. Much credit is due the Sun
shine Society. who have so generously
contributed 10 her needs Her age was
Is years.