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The broad ax., 1912-03-02
400 RIOT OVER PASTORS TALK,

Riot ragged in the First Baptist
Church (Colored), l7l7 Benson ave-
nue., Evanston, as the elimination OF
a church war, over minister. -Four
hundred men and women were IN
-volved Wednesday evening.
Two ministers, the pastor and VS.
iting minister from Chicago, were at
tackled. The Chicago minister, Rev
E J. Fisher the Olivet Baptist
church, got the usual portion OF the
peacemaker. Rev. Rayford Tally,
temporary pastor of the Evanston
church, fed.
Threats had been made to dynamite
the church some days before the tight
broke out.
The congregation was evenly divid-
ed in the disagreement over the mer-
its of the minister.
The congregation was also evenly
matched. The police took charge and
called it a draw.
Rev. Mr.. Tally was speaking from
the pulpit when a member of the fac
ton opposed to him is said to have
started the attack The minister was
thrown into the congregation. The
war was on.
Rev E. J. Fisher of the Olivet
Church, South Dearborn and West
Twenty-seventh street, Chicago, when
he attempted to conciliate the two
warning factions, was dragged from
the pulpit by H. Childs, e46 Custer
avenue, leader Of one faction. A num-
Der of the members are known to
have had revolvers and razors in their
possession, but it was denied that they
we're drawn.
The four hundred men and women
in the church were precipitated into
a seething, screaming fight. The air
was full of chairs, hymn books and
fervid excalmations.
A group of the ministers oppon-
ents cornered him. When the p Dlice
arrived he was defending himself IN
the highest style of the manly art
and with rare efficiency. He broke
away before the officers could reach
him.
The minister had come for trial
sermon. He did not linger for A de-
cision.
An anonymous call for police
brought out a wagon load of officers.
They had difficulty in stopping the
fight Several persons were reported
to have been injured.
After peace was restored the police
had to restrain Tally's opponents from
carrying away articles of furniture
from the church. No arrests were
made.
There had been dissention in the
church since the resignation of Rev.
w. K. Gales January l. The differen-
ces had been settled by arbitration,
but the members of the Board of Dea-
cons as well as the congregation were
divided. The meeting was the regular
weekly prayer meeting.
Rev. Mr.. Gales, the former pastor,
it was learned, had been asked to re-
sign and since that time there had
been differences with an insurgent fac
ton growing in power.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02
The Maaazine Slave.

your wife tells me you were locked
up in your room yesterday for two
hours"
'Yes, l was grinding ont a bit Of
stubborn prose"
"YOur wife thought IT was poetry"
Poetry! Suffering Samson. do you
suppose I'd waste all that good time
on pOetryr'-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

Some day We viii be less timid
When 90 theaters we go.
Gazing at the headdress massive
Looming up before the show
Some day. spite OF tones so naughty
Or her supercilious stare.
Wen lean forward and well say it
Madam. please take on your hair!
Washington Star.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02
The Weaker Sex.

They lunched together. and they ate
-Four deviled crabs. a heaping plate
OF lobster salad disappeared.
Some buttermilk and then a weird
Connection made OF pickles smeared
With cream and then a lemonade.
Some candy and some marmalade;
Then Rose and Violet paid their checks
And We call them the weaker sex!
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02
SPECIAL.

The Pekin Theatre will reopen on
Friday night. March Sth with vaude-
willie and wrestling under the manage
ment Of Henry Bunch.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

DR.. George c. Hall, left Tuesday
evening for Tampa, Fla, where he
will spend ten days on his swing
around the circle in that section of the
country, with Booker T. Washington.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

be held Sunday, March 81. There is
special preparation being made by all
of the departments of the church for
Holy Weeks"
The broad ax., 1912-03-02
STAGE NOTES.

Dan Avery OF the well known team
Of Avery & Hart died at a hospital
in New York city last week. Mr..
Avery joined a partnership with Mr..
Charley Hart. about y years ago and
continued together until the time OF
death. They made an cnviable reputa-
ton a. imitatorS OF the famous come
dians Williams & Walker. so well was
their ability though OF that, they were
put on the road As stars. playing The
Policy Players. a play that Williams
& Walker had made famous. Avery
& Hart were sent to England where
they presented the Policy Players
previous to joining Mr. Hart Dan had
been a member Of different Minstrel
shows. He also had worked in vau-
dcvillc with his wife Lizzie Harding
the team was known as tn" Averys
and were featured on many bills. Mr.
Avery had been under suspicion fol
some time in regards to his mental
condition. his last engagement was
at Hammersteins' New York, a few
weeks ago. Since then he was picked
up on the streets of New York seem
ingly in a crazed condition and put
in a hospital when his condition was
pronounced serious. from which hC
died a few days later. This is great
loss to Mr.. Hart as the team had just
signed to go over the entire Orpheum
Circuit and would of been seen at the
Majestic Theatre this city. He wa:
a membep-of the c. V. B. A.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

Mrs. Jennie McGlofflin, APP State
street; dealer in tobacco. cigars and
laundry office; always has The Broad
AK on sale, and Is anxious to have
her many customers to read the good
things in il.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02
MRS. L. NJ. FARMER.

Mrs. L. N. Farmer, music teacher,
1856 Langley ave, phone 1854 Drexel.
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National and Local Theatrical
and Stage Notes
Edited by the Stroller or by the Man on the Corner

ing OF the Majestic says that Mr..
Johnson has spared neither money or
pains in perfecting first class The
atre. The Broad AK, will soon pub
lish an exact photo of the interior
and exterior of this magnificent thea
tire.
Mr.. :. II. Dudley may become the
sole owner of the Ruby Theatre at
Louisville.
The Hottest Coon in Dixie has set
tied all differences with Mr.. Dumas
and are now under his wing agar.
Billy KersandS is now tourin-
Texas meeting with success.
Kellys Minstrel with Marsh Craig
report excellent business.
ACTS ON BIG TIME.
Harper Smith Trio, New York.
Miller < Lyle. New York.
Broad AK Six MI Sofa
Cooper & Robinson, Des MONIES.
Three Johnsons, Jackson, Mich.
Simm> * Thompson, New York.
Musical Spoilers. Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Perrin. Crosby & Saparo, split be
tween Columbus and Marion. o.
Bobby & Mae Kemp. Hartford,
Conn
Chas. Gilpin. indianapolis, Ind,
next week.
Claude Winfrey, next week, Lexing-
ton, Ky.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

Mrs. Marie Clark, who with her
husband reside in a beautiful home OF
their own in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Is
a warm admirer and supporter OF
The Broad Ak and each week copy
OF the paper finds its way to their
lovely home.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

Cary B. Lewis, viii return home
from his Southern tour. the first of
the week; he has been spending the
last few days, in visiting with friends
in Louisville and Frankfort, Ky.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

Little Miss Alma Jackson. 5O27
Armour Avenue, gave a party on
Tuesday afternoon TO a few of her
playmates in honor of her 10th birth
day. Bernice Moore and Anna Grain
assisted her to serve the candy and
the other nice things to those attend
ing it.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02
GRAND.

The Grand opened with FIVE act in
GLIDING Billy Cumby.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

Alderman George F. Harding, has
removed his Offices from l64 w.
Washington street to liz North
Dearborn street
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

Miles J. Devine, Democratic candi-
date for States Attorney. has opened
up headquarters. in the new Sherman
House, where he will be pleased 10
meet his loyal friends aid supporters,
and the various members of his Boos-
tiers Clubs.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

the other nice things to those attend
ing II.
Lawyer Albert H. Putney, Demo
cratic candidate for one of the Judges
of the Municipal Court, has many
friends among the Afro-Amercians
who viii vote for him at the prims-.
ries Tuesday. April g, in order to
make II possible for him to win the
nomination in an easy walk.
George Garner appeared in recital
at Paw Paw, Michigan. Feb. 20 and
u. at LongwelPs Opera House as
sisted by Marion Garner, under the
management of the G. A. R. Mr..
Garner possess baritone voice OF
much richness. His recital is billed
for April Program consisted of p
songs, divided into four parts. Miss
Garner rendered several excellent
piano numbers.
Miss c. Delpha Boyer, was united
in marrieg to Mr.. William G. Ander-
son, at Lansing, Mich, Thursday,
February p, Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson,
will in the near future permanently
locate in Gary, Ind, where he will
maintain a branch law Office. Mrs.
Anderson, will still devote much Of
her time to the study of music, as
she is a student at the Chicago Musi-
cal College. Their friends wish them
much JOY on their matrimonial jour
ney.
John P. Gibbons. Democratic can
didate, for Chief Bailiff of the NUM-
cipal court; has opened up his cam
paign headquarters; in suite sos, p n.
La Sale street, which are in charge
of Richard B. Considine, who is a
live wire and an able political man
ager. Mr.. Gibbons resides at 50th
and Wabash avenue, and he has many
warm riends among the Colored peo-
pie who will assist him to win his
fight for the nomination for the Office
he is seeking.
James T. Brewington, Jr., has been
appointed manager of the Negro
State Bureau and he will have full
charge of the Deneen campaign for
Governor throughout the State of
Illinois, he will open up headquar-
tiers on South State St. opposite the
Pekin Theatre. Mr.. Brewington
wants all the Colored men who are
with Governor Deneen, in his fight
for reelection and those who are not
so friendly to him to drop in at the
headquarters and talk it over.
One of the most striking and timely
articles that has appeared in our
papers in recent years appeared on
the front page of The Broad AK Feb,
II. Mr.. Taylor is not only a forcefuI
] writer, but is deep thinker, having
a keen knowledge of the frailties OF
man, and the courage of his convic-
tions-hewing close to the line is has
motto. When his Broad AK falls be
it on the head of friend or foe alike
it is his intention that IT fall justly
The Chicago Defender, Feb. II, 1912
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

Jackson & Margaret a refined sing
ing Duo, made their first appearance
at the American Theatre, New York
City, opening with my Cavalier"
then singing separate songs, finishing
by singing the Last Rose of Sum-
mer," which caused the audience to
set up and take notice. They were
called before the curtain several
times their act was a distinct hit OF
the bill.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

VIM. d. Neighbors. real estate
broker. 35l7 State street, has been
confined in Provident Hospital with
an attack OF pneumonia, and his many
friends hope. that he will speedily Re
cover from it and be at himself again
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

The Bruces arrived in town from
the West, they may accept some To-
cal booking. but intend going to far
off Australia which now seems to be
the mecca for good Colored acts.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

J. l. Harper leaves here this Sat
urady morning for Washington, D.
C., where he is billed to open at the
Howard Theatre the week of March
4, with the entire company playing
his sensational drama Tallaboo. This
play should arouse much interest in
the district and we wish Tallaboo
much success.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

Miss Carita Day arrived home from
several weeks engagement over the
w. V. A. She has been offered sew
eral 1attering engagements to go
East
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

Mrs. A. N. Johnson. had his formal
opening of his Majestic Theatre al
Nashville, Tenn, last Monday wher
the Smart Set, Co. No. 2 headed BY
the Whitney Boys, were the attrac.
ton. The New York Clipper speak.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

Aida Overton Walker & Co. are
receiving tremendous receptions on
their Western tour.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

Miss Fannie Wise was compelled to
cancel her engagements on the Chas
Dontrick time owing to severe throat
trouble.
The broad ax., 1912-03-02

Claude Winfrey, next week, Lexing
ton, Ky.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-26
BOMB ON CAR TRACK
 CAUSES EXCITEMENT
1 Misplaced Celebration Draws Big Crowd and Results in Investi- cation by Car Crew.

Those living near First and McKin- ley streets were startled last night at seven-thirty by what, on investiga- ton, prove,i an abOrtive attempt pre- sumably by some small boy. to imi- tate the dynamiting of the Fast Mail. The result was a good sized eXplo- sion that reminded the neighbOrnood of the good old days of the in sane Fourth"
 The disturbance was caused by the explosion Of a dynamite cap by the Indian school car. the miniature bomb having been carefully placed where it would produce the maximum of noise The small boy-no one but very small boy would have the temerity tc do such thing-evi dently did not know it is a serious breach of the law to place explosives on car tracks, that delightful celebra- tion being confined to the duties ot the official signal men of the rail roads
 Neither car nor track suffered any damage. The only injury was to tho feelings of the crew and passengers
Arizona republican., 1912-04-26
Three Important Witnesses Will Testify Today Regarding Titanic
 Wreck
WILL DEVELOP
 MOOTED POINT
Senator Smith is Anxious to Know Location of Liner When Warn
 ing Came
[ASS0ciatcd Press Dispatch 1

I [ASS0cidtcd Press Dispatch
 WASHINGTON. April 25.-To learn why a nearby steamer did not offer aid to the sinking Titanic, and to fix the exact hour at which the lost liner was warned that she was in the vi cinity of dangerous ice, Senator Wm. Alden Smith, chairman of the senate committee Investigating the disaster, summoned three important witnesses today. They are J. H. Moore, captain of the steamer Mt. Temple, which passed within a short distance of the Titanic when she was in extremity; and the captain and wireless operator of the liner Californian, which sent the warning.
 All will be put on the stand tomOr- row. The summonses were issued for the master and operator of the Cali fornan, while the announcement that Capt Moore would appear is con tained in a telegram from Acting Premier Foster, of Canada. Captain Moores story possibly will be heard first. for his ship is due to sail from St. Johns, x. B., late Saturday.
 A new method of examining mem bers of the crew of the Titanic has been adopted to insure greater dis patch The men are anxious to re- turn to their homes Accordingly, each member of the committee under took today the examination of group with the intention of releasing such as had nothing of importance to tell
 the committee The others will be placed on the stand The names of
 those to be held was not made public Virtually the entire day was given over to questioning GuglielmO Mar conf. the inventor, and head of the company bearing his name. Both the Titanic and Carpathia were equipped with Marconi apparatus. Harold T Cottam, wireless operator on the Car pathia was also re-eXamined When the committee resumed Sen ator Smith said to MarcOni; T de- sire to ask whether any director or l employe Of the International Mercan- ! tile Marine, after the collision, asked i you to enjoin silence on the TItanlc operator. either on Bride or the ] Carpathia operator. COttam, as 70 the i time or manner in which the accident ! occurred" Marconi replied: No re- ouirement was made. and no order issued to stop any message. No sucf instructions of any sort or manner 1 were issued" The witness was eX- cused. Louis Klein. of Cleveland l Ohio, a witness, left his hotel .yester-
 day. and his whereabouts are un- ! known.
 1 Every effort has been made tt 1 find him. Chairman Smith made thu l following announcement:
 T desire to say some rumors have reached the committee that there i: friction and lack of harmony amonf the members of the committee. have concurred with my associate! and that statement is absolutely un trIlp'
Arizona republican., 1912-04-26
RAILROAD OUTGROWS
 ITS SWADDL|NG CLOTHES
New and Interesting Story Relates to The Sacramento Division of
 the Southern Pacific.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 25.-The story of now the railroad has out ; grown it's swaddling clothes has been told hundreds of times, but nere is new one that comes from &he Sac ramento division of the Southern Pa cific, of the horse that has outgrown it's stall in the stable. This story. however, is about an iron horse and it refers particularly to the new, mon ster locomotives of the Southern Pa cific company that haul the heavy freight trains over the mountain di- visions.
 On all of the mountain divisions where these new locomotives have been placed in operation it mas been found that they are too large to fit into the stalls that had been built years ago for the locomotives of that period, therefore there is now before the officials of the railroad the prob lem of enlarging the stalls, and in some instances, the rOundhouses The zines. including the tender, is nearly 106 feet It has a traCtive power of 94,S80 pounds and weighs 616,100 pounds. The engineers caZ is To- cated at the head of the locomotive, just the opposite from all other IOco- motives for the purpose of enabling the engineer to see clearly and in stantly. in rounding sharp curves in the mountainous sections.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-26
IHADLEY IS ELECTED PERMANENT CHAIRMAN
Big Fight In Missouri Convention Is Still On and Not Likely
 to Abate.
TAjs0ciatef Press DiSbotch

CONVENTION HALL, St Louis. April Ex-Governor Hadley took the gavel as permanent chairman of the Missouri republican state convention at an early hour this morning, when the Roosevelt forces took control of the convention from the Taft leaders who had fought stubbOrnly to this point.
 The fight which delayed the open ing of the convention from ten Thursday morning until nine Thurs day night was resumed after the convention was called to order, and continued for hours while delegates protested in vain at the continued delay. Fear of the disruption of the convention, quieted for time by the formal call for order, was renewed in the early morning as the bitter ness increased and delegates held heated conferences in various places in the hall
Arizona republican., 1912-04-26
LA TOILETTE STARTS
 FIGHT IN CALIFORNIA
Makes Speech at Fresno in Which He Attacks Both His PoIiti-
 cal Opponents.
[AssOcidted Press DiSbdtchl

FRESNO, Cal. April 25.-Senator La Toilette opened his California campaign here tonight, addressing a large audience. His speech was a review of the administrations of Roosevelt and Taft He declared they were delinquent in preventing the growth of large corporations that are drawing their strength from the sup pression of competition, under the protection of the unreasonable and unjust tariff wall" Roosevelt, he de- clared, was standpatter, never having, at any time, suggested in a message to congress that the tariff be revised, until about the close of his administration when he passed the lemon to Taft" He said Taft took office with a flat declaration in favor of revising the tariff down. ward, and in abolishing CannOnism in congress- When he actually be- came president, however, he said he had used his political powers to re- elect Cannon as speaker and agreed to the Payne -Aldrich tariff bill which revised the tariff upward instead of downward.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-26
.PAST|MES TRAIN FOR
 TUCSON CINCO DE MAYO
Special Train If Enough Passengers Can Be Secured; Practice
 Game On Sunday

The Pastime baseball team has been invited to play ball in Tucson at the great celebration of CincO de Mayo, and the boys are on edge to make the trip a record breaker.
 They want to go in style and a special train. and every effort is being made to secure the necessary 125 passengers to guarantee such transportation
 There is to be a great athletic festival in connection with all the other "doings" at Tucson on the day
 in question. and those who make the trip are promised one of the times of their several and respec- tive lives.
 If enough enthusiasts announce their intention Of making the trip d round trip rate of $4.S0 can be se- cured and the special will be held for the return trip until the even ing's program is completed The game is to be held at Elysian Grove under the direction of the Southwestern Amusement company F. Drachman is handling the Tue son end of the baseball program, and Messrs Bernal. and Delgado are hustling the local requirements. The team will make every effort to fit itself for a creditable perform ance and will lineup in Tucson witt an invincible array of talent A practice game will be played Sunday afternoon at the Polk stree grounds with the Athletics. The game will be called at 2:30 and th' proceeds from q voluntary contribu- i ton will be applied towards the ex- DenseS of the trip.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-26
ElEcrRlc AND GAS MEN

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 25.- Nearly thousand delegates are in at tendance here today at the annual convention of the Southwestern Elec- trical and Gas association. An cleo trical and gas show will be held dur ing the three days of the meeting. All of the largest electrical and gas appliance manufacturers of the coun- try have exhibited their latest devices. ranging from curling irons to motors and from lamps to dynamos. The electrical illumination will be the most brilliant ever seen in the southwest
Arizona republican., 1912-04-26
TEXAS CLUBWOMEN.

BENHAM, Tex. April 25.-The tenth annual meeting of the second district, Texas federated women's clubs, attracted to this city today some of the leading women of the Lone Star state. Home economies, pure food and the care and education of children are to be considered, as well as literary and artistic topics.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-26
FLOWED THROUGH DOCK.
Severe Accident Befeli Steamer Ala
 meda at Seattle Last Night.
fASsOcidted Press DiSbatch1

SEATTLE, April 25.-The steamer Alameda crashed into the Coleman dock while coming to her berth to- night It was reported several were knocked into the water and many others injured She struck She pier a hundred feet from the end and pIowed through it, sinking the sound steamer Telegraph. which lay at her mOOring on the other side. The severed end of the dock fell into the water. The deck of the Alameda was covered with Wreckage.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-26
WATER COLOR EXHIBITION

NEW YORK. April 25.-At the Fine Arts galleries the annual exhibition of the American Water Color society was opened today, to continue to May 19. A number of excellent works by American painters are on view.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-26
MADE A COMPROMISE.
Ohio Will Have Commission for the
 Ousting of Officials.

COLUMBUS, April 25.-The con- stitutional convention compromised on the recall today when 1t passed pro pOsal authorizing to legislature 60 enact q law providing for an i'm peachment commission with power to remove any offending public official. The law will not interfere with the present plan of impeachment by leeis lative procedure.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-26
MONEY FOR LEVEES.
Senate Appropriates Million and a
 Half For That Purpose.
i fASSOcidted Press DiSbatch1

WASHINGTON, April 25.-senate today adopted the joint resolution ap- propriating for immediate use of a million ana a half dollars of the pro posed Mississippi river appropriation to be used for repair of the lower levees. The measure now goes to the house.