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The broad ax., 1909-11-20
Naming Men-of-war.

The big battieships OF the United
States navy have thus far been named
after the states Of the Union and the
cruisers for the cities. But the de-
partment has a good rule by which the
names OF men who 10 the past distin-
guisbed themselves In the service can
be bestowed On the smaller craft.
Thus the memory OF nve naval heroes
has Just been honored 10 the desIgua-
ions Of the Eve new torpedo boat de-
stroyers authorised By congress. TweD-
I-six such names OF famous officers
have already been used. and to these
TIE department has added those OF
Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen. Lieu
tenant John Trippp. Captain Daniel 4.
Patterson. Rear Admiral Henry Wake
and Ensign John q. honaghan.-Buf-
MO Commercial
The broad ax., 1909-11-20
WHOLE HOG OR NONE.


Widow DistrustfuI Of Farmer Who Had
Porksf 20 Sell.
IFS curious how the people have
turned around within a couple Of years
and become so distrustful," said the
old farmer as the matter OF graft and
trusts was touched upon. Il had four
hogs to sell and advertised them in the
village paper. Half a dozen people
came out to see them, and among them
was a widow. She wanted me to
swear to the breed. the weight and the
fact that the hogs were In good health.
She wanted to be assured OF their good
eyesight and bearing. She wanted to
be satisfied that they were good ma
tured hogs. She wanted me to sign a
paper that ! had raised the porkers in
stead Of stealing them. When 1 bad
done all this and the sale was about
effected she suddenly turned and walk
ed away.
Hello. now. bat what's the mat
terY ] called after her.
You've cut their tails on. she re-
piled.
YES; that was done when they
were pigs
Then you knock on 80 cents apiece
for missing tails or don't buy. It's
whole bog or none and no graft ~
St Louis Post Dispatch
The broad ax., 1909-11-20

A iron cyclone cellar h a novelty
asscribed IN Popular Mechanics. II
sagS that q metal co6cern IN one OF
TIE cyclone states a misunderstanding
TIE cyclone cellar q extra beayy sal
Eanlzed corrugated iron. Il has q cy-
lindrieal shape and - provided with
stairway. seafs. shelVes and bins IN
der ordinary eonditions Il 5 use1 for
TIE kseplng q fraffs and Vegetables
ne whole 3 anchored s0lidly II tie
9round and Thoroughly braeed.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20
NATIONAL EXPOSITION.

o.. Washington Starts List Of Commit
tssmen For Important Work.
II VIII be recalled that at the recent
meeting Of the National Negro Bust
ness league In Louisville the following
resolution. among others. We passed:
@Sinee the year 1913 viii mark the
close OF half century since the pro-
mitigation Of the emancipation procla-
nation we recommend that a commit
tee, Of which the president OF this
league shall be chairman. be appointed
at once TO take into consideration a
national Negro exposition to commem-
crate the hfieth anniversary Of free
dom. its location, scope and financing
In carrying out the spirit and pur-
pose OF this resolution DR.. Booker T.
Washington. president OF the National
Negro Business league, has appointed
70 serve on this COMMITTEES the follow
ing persons:
E. L Blackshear, principal Prairie
View State Normal school. Prairie
View. Tex; Or. C. I. Walker, presi-
dent Walker Baptist college, Augusta.
Ga; Major r. r. Notion, Hampton In
stitute. Hampton. Va. Others to con-
gtitute members OF this committee WIN
be announced at an early date.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20
LANES OF OCEAN TRAVEL.
Steam Vessels Can Pursue an Almost
unVaryins Route

Steam Vessels Can Pursue an Almost
unvaryins hOUte-
Although the oceans OF the world
have no visible streets or crossings or
signposts. In the eye OF the navigator
they are just ar distinctly marked. No
railway train accOmpIisDes 80 dIreC.I a
line between points as does The steam
ship. No locomotive engineer knows
more exactly where be Is nj AL times
than does tie sea captain.
Vessels operated By steam can pursue
an almost unvarying line. Their man
ayers accordingly prescribe courses
between various ports. known as
. ''lanes." over which practically ali the
shipping moves 10 case OF q break
down the vessel Is much sooner picked
up on a lane THAI In less frequenied
parts OF the sea. Then, too. ROCKS, der
ellcts and other distractions may be
more carefully charted and watched
on the highly traTeIed courses. There
h usually an east as well as a west
lane. a few miles apart. to lessen the
danger OF collision
In the matter OF inland navigation Il
may be pointed out that on the great
lakes there Is a four track hne from
Duluth. two OF the rouies for pasSeD-
ger steamers and two for frelghters.
Sailing vessels responsive TO windS
tides and currents 20 about more az
random. Yet there are Immense areas
OF the sea where no sail or SmOkestack
Is ever seen.
IL has been pointed out that the
completion OF the Panama canal will
have some marked eferIs upon the
great lanes OF ocean travel. While II
IL true that vessels have for many
years gone into Panams aud Colon for
the iransshipmeut OF their cargOes
across the isthmus by rail-. yet II ~
thought that the opening OF the new
canal will create something IKE a rev.
olution In the matter OF the lanes BOW
used regularly.
The canal when completed may. as
some one has said. be IikPned 10 the
substitution OF a strong bridge al
conreuieDt place for crossing a river
for a more or less uncertain ford.
Such bridge. OF course. attracts wag
on roads. So 10 like manner. Il Is be-
neyed. the canal will draw toward II
the commercial highways OF this nemI-
spberer-New YORK Tribune.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20
IN MEMORY OF JOHN BROWN.
The Race Called Upon to Show ApPrs-
eiation Of His Deeds

The Race Called Upon to Show Apprs-
citation Of His Deeds
10 the COlOred Citizens Of the United
States and Their Fellow Country
men:
Greeting: Inasmuch as by some error
the New England Suffrage league at
its sixth annual session In Boston on
Oct 8 urged the colonel people Of the
United States 20 generally celebrate
the hftieth anniversary OF the public
murder Of John Brown and named the
date Dec. %. 1909. we, the undersigned
officers Of said league. announce thai
the proper date is Dec. 2, 1909.
In pursuance OF the vote OF the
league ratified by the mass meeting
at st PauIs Baptist church on the
night Of Oct. and In consonance with
its spirit we issue this appeal first tc
al eOlored Americans and also TO all
their fellow countrymen to assemble
In public memorial meeting on Dec.
next % honor the memory Of this proto-
martyr Of freedom We especially
urge the National Independent Polit-
fcal league and the Niagara movement
70 bold such public memorial meetings
and all literary or patriotic societies
TO DO 50. We appeal to all the colOred
churches Of this country and to all
other churches to set aside the Sun
day preceding Dec. 2 In honor OF John
Brown as a day Of prayer for the
cause Of freedom, for which he laid
down his life, and Of honor to this
great crusader.
We further appeal TO the eolored
press and to all other publications to
spread this appeal broadcast before
their readers.
WILLIAM MONROE TROTTER,
President, u CornhiIl. Boston.
REV. W. W. RYAN,
Corresponding Secretary, Al Court
Street West Newton. Mass.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20

R. NJ. Harvey's Barber shop. 1874
State street.
J. s. Dorsey's drug store, 20 W. 51st
street, near Dearborn.
A F. Tervalon, cigar store ana
news stand 1904 State street
R. J. Jones, news stand. barber
shop and pool room. 1884 State street
Thos- H. Crump. news dealer no
tons and stationery. 1904 State
street.
George ]. Martin. maker Of ine
cigars and news stand. IS ". s1st
street, near State.
Mrs. Nellie Phelps. cigars. notions
and news stand, 81 W. 51st street
near Dearborn.
W. s. Cole cigars. tobacco and
news stand. "a W. s1st street. near
Dearborn.
Philip Smith, cigars, tobacco anu
news stand ". eth Street
T. B. Han. laundry once. tobacco
and news stand IL ". 18Th street
near State.
Mrs. Jas. h. Lewis, notions, cigars
ana news stand, Is w. 56fh street
B. Davis cigars. tobacco and news
stand. $3.50 State street
Ed Burt. notions and news stand
2ess State street
W. N maxwell notions, cigars to
bacco, CONNECTIONS and news stand
525s state street
L. KILLER shOs shining parlOr and
news stand. % ". s7th street near
J. P. wInstead, cigars. notions ana
news stand Z. ssd street. nsar
James ". Graves. eisaru, tobacco
md news stand. So0s stazs street.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20

Miss Georgia a. Coleman. whose
helpful Iabors In behalf Of many be-
nevolent and phfanthropie movements
entitle her 20 high praise. passed q
splendid examination recently IN do
nestle science and has been appointed
TO position as teacher Of cooking IN
the public schools at Washington.
Miss Coleman d earnest painstaking
and capable and win prove to be a
valuable addition 70 TIE Districts
teaching corps
The broad ax., 1909-11-20

Chateau De La Plaisance
5S2426 state Street
Offers for the Winter Unique and
Superb
ROLLER SKATE PROGRAM
Every night In the week from 7 to
Il p. N. with the following
variations:
SKATING from 7 to 1o:3o-DaneIns
from 1880 to e p. NJ. every Tues
day, Friday and Saturday night, with
the best Orchestra music. Cash Skate
Prize Contest every Wednesday, Sun
day and Monday night.
Co where you will, pay what you
may; but the CHATEAU leads In real
wholesome heaIth-aIVIns entertain
ment. Come away from the StufIy,
tubereuIar, cent death given, cheap
theatre and enjoy the InVIgoratins,
health-sivins atmosphere Of the
CHATEAU.
Admission, 10 cents--One dime
LELAND GIANTS BASE BALL
& AMUSEMENT ASSN.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20

Womsa's cluhs Doing eosd yEorIz
HE Frances g W. Harper Ieagu<
celebratsd t. nflsenth annIFersary
Tuesday evening Hoz. 81 II tie John
Wesley Zion church. Pitisburg. A vel
aEfanged pEorrum vas carrled out;
NJ charges for admission. Friends
Wishing 10 Asgst ths Home For Desti-
tuls colored Children AZ Easfbrook
Pa were given an 6pportunllg % a.
-. Clubs werl Invited TO attend an
q body. WearlnE TIER cub ba6es1 b
Distinguish them.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20
His ESDsrienes.

There are some songs that VIII
never die" said the musical enthusi-
asst
Il guess that's right" answered Mr..
cumrox- MY daughter sits down at
the piano and tries to KIN q few OF
iem every evening. But IT'S no use.s-
washington Star.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20
No. wh.t e.. M..n..

-John." querie5 her husbands wife
II some bold. bad man were to KID
nap me. would you offer a rewardT
sure thing" replied the Wife's hus-
band. = always reward those who
% me favor."-chicaeo Daily News
The broad ax., 1909-11-20
WjIIiao 70 Eist.n.

TeGs-she was bOasting that she Is
very good listener.
Jess-YeA She's what you might
call a 1uent listener. She loves to
hear herself taIk-PhfladeIphia Press.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20
No Rseommandntion.

!. Goldsborough-You may say what
you Ike about Ricketts,. but he's as
good as his word
Poindexter-But consider bow many
bad words be uses.-Detroit Free
Press.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20
Renewing HostIlitiss.

Mrs Caller-Pm surprised that you
recognized me. Il has been more than
i've years since we met
MIS-. Naggeby-I had almost forgot
ten your face. but I remembered that
dress you lave on.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20

As for me-" stated the petuIant
person. 4 see 10 difference between
half a loaf and 10 bread
But there b q difference" replied
TIE practical one. -Wouldn't you pre-
far a whole doughnut 70 q doughnul
hoIeTs-Judge.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20

Absorbing TO the boys who took
Pelter home THIS morning. his wife
laid down the law 70 him"
Laid Il down. Why. man. she
threw 4 at him.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20
His Holy Sabbath Day.

Remember the Sabbath day to keep
It holy" said the good man.
Il always do" replied the chronic
golfer. Il played seventy-two holes
last Sunday. Chicago Record Herald.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20

Briggs-POOr Jasper. he miserably
failed In his examination for locomO-
i've engineer.
Griggs-But ! understand be has OBJ
tanned hne job as chauneur.-Eife.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20

r can forgive bat never forget this
whipping said Tommy
.-Lhat a 5ust wat Wanf you 70
do said bis Standardization Courier.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20

Hes quite bald. I understand"
almost He has JusT two Wisps OF
hair Ieft-r
sIndoedf
Yea and BE- calls one 'tho foog ana
ne other shIs money. -PhHadaIphia
Ladesr.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20
Too Much For Him.

so Bates has given up autolngY'
yes. Between running down pedes-
TRANS and running up repair bills the
expense was too much for him.
Town and Country.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20

-Doss be i've h 4 boarding housse
40: - bozp.g tksgas-CsEsllnc
Laa1aF.
The broad ax., 1909-11-20
THE BROAD Ak CAN BE FOUND
ON SALE At THE FOLLOWING
NEWS STANDS.

From, on and After This Date, The
Broad Ak Can Be Found on sale
At the Following News Stands:
The Washington herald., 1909-05-06
"The serenade."

The repertoire Of the old Bostonians
viii be drawn upon again By the Aborn
Comic Opera Company for their second
weekly Offering az the New National The
ster, starting next Monday night. when
they viii present an elaborate revival
OF The Serenade." The new policy an
nounced by the Aborn management for
their annual run at the New National
is to keep one group Of favorites here
as long as possible. only making changes
IN the organization when demanded by
some special roles, and in pursuance of
this idea. practically the entire popular
list Of artists OF the first weeks cast
viii be assigned TO roles IN The sere-
made" Il happens that this opera fits
exactly the same group Of principals as
Robin Hood" for It was written by
Harry B. Smith and Victor Herbert spe-
c:ally for the cast then appearing with the
BostoniSns in the de KoveE piece. Helen
Bertram and George rockingham viii
have the same parts they were identified
with formerly, and other popular singers
and comedians scheduled for the coming
week include William Herman West, For
rest HUFF. FRITZ yon Busing. Howard
Chambers. John Phillips. Sol. Solomon,
and others. The usual artistic Aborn
staging. capable chorus. and large Or
chestrs viii be IN evidence
The Washington herald., 1909-05-06

bridesmaids, as they climb the hin Stops
back TO her villa 10 meet her Yankee
sweetheart Pinkerton
The charm Increases with each proxTeS-
sive wave Of harmony. the score becom-
ing so graphic and full OF heart throbs
that the music alone is almost sufficient
70 unfold the story without words. After
the brief prelude and preliminary episodes
the entrance Of Butterfly and her friends
is marked with music OF Oriental charm
and daintiness. IN the first act her
pretty song. "I'll Weep No More and
Pinkerton's Child From Whose Eyes
the Witchery Is Shining" followed by
the final love duet, 20 Night Of Rapture, -
are revelations OF PuccinFs methods.
The second act is full Of beautiful pas
sages. notably Butterhy's Vision Sonx. 3"
her Lament" and the exquisite "riower
Duet The act ends with a charming
effect Of distant chorus chanting a
haunting melody. outside the window. Al
which Butterfly with her child and Suzuki
maintain their night vigil. A pretentious
prelude Of the last act pictures the com
ing Of day. which is 70 see the downfall
OF trusting Buttertly's hopes. The noble
pathos and resignation Of Butterfy's final
music attains a soul-stirring climax IN
her farewell song. The Golden-halred
Child The listener Is only released from
the seductive spell by the final crash of
harmony that denotes her fatal daxrer
thrust For the engagement IN this city.
at the Belasco Thester the week OF Nav
-, Miss Adelaide Norwood, the famous
priua donna, will sing the role OF Madam
Butterfly, ard Miss Louie Collier. the
English prima donna. who created the
role in Europe, win alternate
The Washington herald., 1909-05-06
"Grnustarks

The much discussed play. "GraUstsrk. ''
will be seen az the Academy the coming
week. and It IS said that George Barr
McCuichson's famous book is faithfully
reproduced. giving all the sensational
dramatic scenes described fl the uovsi.
As in the story, this remarkable Play
interests one from the start and that IN
terest becomes greater as the action pro-
ceeds. Thrill after thrill follow IN rapid
succession. and ones attention IS riveted
to the unrsveIing OF its plot II IS n
five acts. and covers the Journey OF
Lorry and Yetive, as told BY Mr. Nc
Cutcheon 10 his world of readers.
Mounted with an elaborate production OF
scenic property equipment and ar array
Of pictuT esQue costumes and interpreted
by g cast Of players that excel in their
particular lines. local playgoers VIII have
the opportunity OF witnessing the most
talked Of theatrical attraction OF the sea-
son
Gertrude Perry, al actress ef decided
ahglity, VIII portray Princess Fetlve, and
LcrTy viii be In the hands Of Alfred
Britton, a young leading man, who has
jumped to the front rank OF romantic
actors in one bound. The play Is pre-
sented By the Graustsrk Company Qncl
and its staging is under the personal
direction OF James ". Castle. 70 whom
credit should be given for the many
scenic Innovations shown. One who has
read the novel can imagine the beautiful
stage settings IN ''Graustark. for al the
scenes in ''Edelweiss,'' as described by
Mr.. McCutcheon, are shown
The Washington herald., 1909-05-06
.The Little nIintster.,,

Following the policy outlined last week.
TO produce only the latest and best sue
cesses in the line Of clean. wholesome
comedy. the Columbia Players have In
course Of preparation for next week at
the Columbia Theater a revival OF The
Little Minister" The play win be
mounted in a manner betting so beau
tiful a conception, wiz be admirably
cast. with an enlarged company. includ-
ing several members who are destined
to become pronounced favorites In the
community. and viii be provided with all
those incieentais. so requisite for per
feet performance. including the original
music, composed specially for the piece
by william FuTst. All Of the members Of
the company win be provided with parts
that are peculiarly suited to their talents,
and it Is confidently asserted by Messrs-
Metzerott and Berger that the produc-
ton OF The Little Minister" win excel
n al the essential features Of & perfect
The Washington herald., 1909-05-06
CAR SERVICE Much IMPROVED
Railroad Commission Notes General
Betterment Of Conditions.
Inspector Reports that Whole Syz-
tenn Throughout City Has Under
gone Thorough Ovcrhauiizs.

Improvements in every department of
the street car service IN this city during
the last few weeks vas favo-ably dis
eussed al the meeting OF the Electric
Railway Commission yesterday afternoon,
Commissioner West. the chairman. pre-
siding
A report from the commissions railway
Inspector. which was read. showed that
the whole street car system had expe-
rienoed a thorough overhauling. result
ing in a more effective and satisfactory
service In every respect It also was re-
ported that the rolling stock had been
improved along al lines
Residents along the TenasIiytown line.
in a communication, reported the service
on that line greatly improved, and de-
clared the Use OF sirbrakes on the cars
had lessened accidents resulting from
runaway cars and other unexpected oc-
cuTTelces.
Secretary Eddy was instructed 10 as
certain whether the street car tenders
in use or the cars IN this city are Of tie
latest desigi,- and are most effective
against serious accidents There also was
some discussion about the cause which
brings about 50 many deaths in changing
the overhead 70 the underground Efre
system This matter was referred TO The
Interstate Commerce Commission Tor ac-
ton
The Washington herald., 1909-05-06

TIE BELASCO.
L1iu Gizse- Sflie Mischief .....-.......At SIS
yisnncSe opersttz. full Il meiodious airs
ssd lots q genuine comedy. An unusually
enjoyabie entertainment.
THE NATIONAL
no14l Al
ms povzlar f&ToEites of the Abo-u Opera
Company In the best liked Of American comic
opsrzS-Eeil sung and veil acted.
TIE COLUMBIA.
The Thrse Of Us s..-----------..----.At1 1l5 ard SIS
A company q stocS playesz. who are en-
dssvorsng 70 make record 6 popularity n
the history Of Washington stock companies
An interesting play and clever peopis.
CHAsEs.
FVfpo %4s Aoa so
Bert Coote ard company. ard q goodly
array q vaucsrille talent
THE ACADEMY.
Fx Ger Childrsns Ssks''------.--.-At z:l5 and S.i5
Euo10nal melodTsnG played bY god
conpa1r
TIE GAYETT.
BuricS1uc zsl3 and a6
TIE LYCEUM
The Washington herald., 1909-05-06
washingtOn symphony Orchestra.

Washington symphony Orchestra.
This afternoon the reorganized Wash
ington Symphony Orchestra. under tho
direction OF Herman Carl Raksmann. viii
give its first concert az the BeIasco- The
ster. The organization numbers nearly
fifty OF the best and most representative
musicians Of this city. many OF them
having been members OF the former SYM
phony orchestra organized by Reginald
de Koven- The financial success OF vis-
iting symphony orchestras fully justihes
the existence Of such q musical Organiza-
ton 70 meet the demand for high-cIass
popular music. not generally heard al
concerts Of the larger symphony oTches-
tras. and the increasing growth Of this
musical interest should not only insure
the permanency Of this local orchestra,
but viii produce enhanced value IN its
artistic work A great deal OF thought
has been expended in selecting ana ar
ranging details for a perfectly balanced
group Of efficient musicians, and several
weeks arduous reheaTsals. under the
skilled baton Of Mr.. Rakemann, who was
concert master for the de Koven organi-
I Ldtiol. ana VINO Is one oA our nVst "iaS-
" known local musicians
The soloist for this occasion VIII be
Miss Marion McFsll, who viii render
the aria, "Ah. for's lui, from Verdi S
''Traviata." The programme for the or
chestra includes the overture. Romeo
and Juliet" Bellini; Egyptian Ballet
Suite" Luigini; Rural Scenes. Matt:
prelude third act. 'LOheHgTin." Wag-
ner, and Festival March" r. Strauss.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-06
Paris PsftsFa No. 1891
All Seams Allowed

This simple frock Is developed Il eeru
1ndian-head cotton. The princess panel
at the front. stitched In tuck effect to
the waist. where It is held IN place By
large pearl buttons, Is a unique feature;
the tucks IN the front and back OF the
waist portion distribute the fullnsss, the
skirt being gathered and attached to the
waist under the narrow stitched belt Of
the material. The sailor collar. which
divides az the center-bsck where the
dress closes. is trimmed with red cotton
Tightening braid. the tie being Of red
surah silk The long sleeves are gath
cred into narrow wristbands and the re-
movable cheuisette Is OF the material.
The pattern Is IN ssEes-2 TO 10 years.
For q child OF S years the dress requires
81 yards Of material 2 inches wide. *
yards IS inches wide. or ~ yards q
inches wide.