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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
SALEM CORONATION LODGE.
Growth Of Knights of Pythias In Old
Dominion.

Growth Of Knights Of Pythias In old
Dominion
The progress of the Knights Of Pyth-
ias in Virginia is an inspiration TO the
members Of the order in other states.
Great interest Is being manifested in
the new work which is being done in
the various lodges along the line Of In
creasing the membership.
District Deputy L D. Burrell Of Roam
oke, Va, recently installed a new lodge
at Salem, Va. which is composed Of a
large number OF wide awake members.
The new lodge is TO be known as
Salem Coronation lodge. and the ON
GERS are: Master Of work, q. Q. Noel;
chancellor commander. Dr.. W. r
Brown; vice chancellor. Il. o. Scruggsi
keeper OF records and seal, P. l. Brax-
ton; master Of finance. W. L. Craig;
master Of exchequer, B. n Patterson;
prelate. ]. W. Hun; inner guard, A J.
Anderson; outer guard, E Wade; mas
ter at arms, E d. Morrison; trustees,
@. h Noel, Professor ]. b Duckw1d-
er and Sylvester Joyner.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
SlRES AND SONS.

Norbert Welner. formerly IN the front
rank as an infant prodigy. has. at the
age OF eighteen. been made doctor OF
philosophy by Harvard university.
Walter p. Brent has beaten the
piano playing record at IIthgow. New
South Wales. with a nonstop perform
ance Of seventy-six and one-quarter
hours.
Joseph NJ. Baker. the new secretary
OF the United States senate, is a law
yer. He was formerly a librarian In
the senate and is familiar with its pro-
ceedings-
John NJ. Simonds, believed to be the
oldest bOokbinder now working at the
trade. Is actively employed in Boston
despite his age OF eighty-hve years.
He has been a bOokbinder for fifty
four years
Zue Sun Bien. recently appointed as
sistant secretary OF state OF the new
Chinese republic. is thoroughly Ameri-
canized. he was graduated last June
from Brown university, where he made
a good record as a student
Sir Leander Starr Jameson, Just
elected chairman OF the British South
Africa company, led the historical raid
on the Transvaal Dec. %, 1895. He
served as premier Of Cape Colony for
four years. beginning with 1904.
Bishop Charles Edward Cheney, who
has Just completed his ffty-third year
as rector OF Christ's Reformed EpiscO-
pal church. Chicago. has set a mark
for continuous service with one house
OF worship Christs church was his
first charge. and he was its first rec
tor. Bishop Cheney is a native Of
New York and was ordained in 1883
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17

he soon attracted the attention Of the
ofhcials, who promoted him from time
to time.
After serving several years as walt
er he was made steward In 1906 and
IN this capacity made many friendA
To show their appreciation Of his worth
to the company his picture was placed
ON the bill Of fare and was carried for
some time. This was an unusual thing
and was commented on by many Of the
patrons Of the company.
He Is steward IN the full sense Sof
that term. doing all the buying Of sup
plies for the boat and for all the help
In his department He Il a general
all around business man. BE Is polite,
courteous and takes special pride In
looking after the comfort Of all the
passengers on his boat and sees to 1t
that his people receive the attention to
which they are entitled
During his stay with the company
be has never had any serious trouble
Of any kind. but has scattered sun
shine all about him and has made 1t
pleasant for everybody. he Is well
Informed and spends much Of his time
IN reading. In the organizations and
Affairs for the advancement Of the race
this young nan is well connected and
Is a hard worker.
He Is a Mason IN good standing; also
a member Of the knights Of Pythias
and a member Of the Presbyterian
church He has saved bis money and
purchased some good property In this
city. He married Miss Fannie Adams
Berwell Of West Point Va. Oct 10,
1899 Mr.. and Mrs jenkins have two
sons There are several other men
holding similar positions with this COM
pany who are making each day count
and rejecting credit upon the race.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17

Elijah" etc. and sings with great
feeling and tenderness the old planta-
ton melodies.
Wiley stands for the highest form Of
mental development The Different
courses Of study have been carefully
selected. and the best teachers availa-
BILE have been employed There are at
the present time fifty in the college
classes.
Wiley takes a position Of uncompro-
missing opposition to the saloon. Dur
ing a recent local option campaign the
college brass band played free Of
charge at many Of the meetings. and
the Young Mems Christian association
Of $50 members held meetings In all
sections Of the state. The drys won by
a decisive majority. \
The state school commissioners re-
Gently placed Wiley on their accredited
list, which gives the graduates from
the college department first class GER
tfhcate for life to teach, without exam
nation, in the public schools Of the
state. Only three colored schools are
granted this privilege throughout the
country, and Wiley is one Of them
The Industrial work Is Of the most
practical kind. Farming. electrical
engineering, broommaking. carpentry,
masonry. printing, sewing, dressmak-
ing, millinery and cooking are taught
Matthew ". Dogan, president or
Wiley university, has had a unique
and interesting career. he was born
on a Mississippi cotton plantation OF
slave parents, and in the early days
Of his childhood he determined to get
an education by which be could be-
come Of large service to bis people
BY chance the family removed to
Holly Springs, the seat Of Rust univer-
sity.
This gave young Dogan the opportu-
nifty for which for 80 many years he
had been longing. The family, how
ever, was poor, the father earning
scanty living as proprietor Of barber
shop. Young Dogan at once started
to school, largely supporting himself
BY working as a bootblack In his IA
Tiers shop. Many a day while Shin
ing shoes" be kept his eye On the open
page, his book lying under the chair
and In this way be often prepared he
lesson for school
he graduated from Rust university
with honors and was accredited a. the
best mathematician IN bis class BE
subsequently became professor OF
mathematics IT, his alma mater and
remained there four years. when ne
became professor Of mathematics In
Central Tennessee college, now wal
den university, at Nashville In tins
capacity he became the main support
Of Dr.. Braden. the president especiAi-
" interesting himself In the ySung
men and women OF the institution
Fourteen years ago. on the recon-
mendation Of Bishop J. @ Harzel, az
that time corresponding secretary 81
the Fnedmen's Ala society. be was
eIeeted president Of Wiley university.
Hs ACCEPTED the position with 4 ful
apurscisfion Of the grave responsiblh
- aa.umad and threw himself into
- work with vigOr and enthusiasm.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
GREAT CENTER,
OF EDUCATION
Chances For Advancement at
Wiley University.
HIGH GRADE CURRICULUM.

Founded Forty Years Ago For the Full
Mental and Moral Development Of
Its Students, the Institution Wislds q
Most Helpful Influence Throughout
the Community and State.
Marshall, Tex.-Wiley university was
established in 1873. 1t is said to have
more students in the college depart
ment than any other school in the
state. The faculty is made up Of
splendid group Of men and women
from such well known institutions of
learning as Harvard, Yale. University
Of Chicago. New Orleans university,
Fisk. Walden. Clark and Biddle.
The music department is one OF the
best in the entire south. Professor
Harry Webber. the principal, is assist
ed nv four regular teachers in giving
systematic instruction to more than a
hundred pupils. Fourteen pianos and
thnz- ~ S4r~ are constantly in use.
Th,. rhu.- rrnders classical selections
from Tile Messiah. The Creator"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
The Writers.

Frederic Villiers has been a war cor
respondent for thirg-six years for Lon
don papers.
George Bernard Shaw, the famous
dramatist. certainly does not suffer
from mock modesty, for the other even
ing he announced publicly that he was
zone OF the most celebrated men in
Europe"
Owen Wister has been appointed a
member OF the committee to raise a
fund for a memorial to Samuel Gilman,
author Of Fair Harvard" in the
church at Charleston where Gilman
preached for twenty years.
The Warehouses Townshend, the
first peeress to become an editor, is
the author OF a book Of verse, In the
Kings Garden" She has been select
ed as editor of the new magazine, Our
Dumb Friends. which will be publish
ed weekly in London 1t will be the
official organ Of Our Dumb Friends
league.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
PROMOTION FOR
THRIFTY WORKER
How j. Logan Jenkins Rose
to Prominence.
STORY OF EARLY STRUGGLES

Success Of q North Carolina Boy Who
BY Strict Attention to Business oe-
euPies Important Position With Big
Steamship company-A churehman
and Member of High Secret Orders.
Baltimore.-The race has produced
many young men who are making
good in the various lines Of industry
In this country. But little is known OF
some who are filling positions OF honor
and trust
In this connection we mention J.
Logan Jenkins. who is one OF the stew
ards on the steamers plying between
Baltimore and Norfolk Of the Chesa-
peake Steamship company. Mr.. Jen-
Hns started as an ordinary hand and
worked up to the responsible position
Of steward.
He was born in Salisbury, n. c., and
received his early school training in
a private Presbyterian school at the
home OF his parents. which was con-
nected with the church Of which his
parents were members.
During vacation he spent his time
working around home and at the home
Of the white people in the city Of his
birth, which had much to do with 1T
ting him for his present position OF
course he had a fair literary training,
for after finishing the graded school
work he attended Biddle university.
But at the close OF his second year at
Biddle he was compelled to discon-
tinue his studies there on account OF
having to assist his widowed mother
In making a living.
he entered the service Of the Ches-
apeake Steamship company in 1896.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
Fashion FriHs.

Answers to the questions indicated
By the pIumes In the form Of an inter
rogation point on women's hats can b
found in the bIIls--Albany Journal
As long as the better half doesn't
insist on the other half wearing two or
her old hobble skirts for trousers We
don't think the clothing question WIN
cause much trouble.-Baltmore Star.
Everything depends on, the point OF
view. A few years ago a boy whose
trousers reached only halfway to his
ankles was considered a Jay. Now
they roll them up that Tar and think Il
looks hne.-Cimaron RanD Jaekso-
MAN
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
Current Comment.

On with the dance; let joy be unrs-
hned.-Boston Transcript
The demand for the eookbookS t.
sued by the department Of agriculture
has run into the millions, but good
cooks VIII be as scarce as ever.-New
York World
SimpIihed spelling Is the final death
blow to real poetry. Now give rs moth
ing bat simphfied music-ragttme, sim
pIined art-the cubIsts and then chic
roform-Baltimore Sun
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
Animal sh.lI.

It Il q curious fact that the shells Of
certain animals. such as eephaIopods.
oraehipods and some bivaIves, are
commonly marked by retrogressive
changes as age advances The old
man returns to second childhood In
mind and body" states a scientist,
and the shell Of the cephalopod has In
old age. however, distinct and highly
ornamental the adult, very close resem-
blance to its own young"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
Aerial Flights.

The japanese government has Invest
ed $500, 900 In airships-
Professor W. J. Humphreys Of WASH
fngton says the assertion Of aViatoD
that there are holes" or soft sp0S'
IN the air is pure nonsense
Experiments with a German war ar
iGfbIe have shown that II Il possible %
drop I,32o pounds Of explosives while
In fight without disturbing the BAL
looms equilibrium
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
Grand Lodge Of Elk. to Meet In Angus.

Grand Lodge Of EIIcs TO Meet In August
The various lodges Of the Grand
United Order Of Elks throughout the
country have. begun active prepare
tons for the annual convention OF the
grand lodge, which win be held in At
lantic City, N. J., in August Interest
In the coming meeting Is heightened
on account OF important legal matters
bearing on the name OF the organiza-
ton. methods Of operation In the sew
eral states and the framing Of new
rules governing the order IN general
The order Is strong in numbers In New
York. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, I'LL
nois and Tennessee. Among the OH
Gals are some Of our ablest lawyers,
physicians, educators, editors and busi-
ness men
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
FIippant filings.

Archaeologists announce that Egypt
fought a money trust 1000 years ago.
And look what happened to Egypt
Chicago News.
Port" has been abolished as a nau-
teal term in the navy, as the steward
could never tell whether the captain
was bringing his ship about or order
ing a drink.-Boston Transcript
It is said that there are in the United
States 785 coal mines, each OF which
produces 100000 tons annually. You
wouldn't have believed 1t last winter,
now, would you?-Manchester Union
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
conoord Lit.rnrr cireI. cIoss..


The April meeting Of the Concord
Literary circle In Brooklyn marked the
closing Of that organization until DC
tober. The sessions Of the literary
were wen attended during the past
winter, and the programs Of music
readings, lectures and addresses By
prominent persons have been very
helpful to the members and the gen
eral.publie. Walter K Taylor. presi-
dent Of the circle. Is a young man OF
splendid qualities. wei educated and
competent to lead. Mr.. Taylor reeeiv-
I'd much announcement in bis work
for the organization from the Rev d..
W. n. Moss. pastor Of The Concord
Baptist church
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
New Yorks First Graveyard.

The first graveyard in New York city
was established in the year 1888 1t
was situated on the west side Of what
Is now Broadway above Morris street
The Oldest grave of which there is
record is that of a child. marked with
a sandstone slab. with a skull, cross
bones and winged hourglass.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
Manhattan Island.

Indians who accepted S24 from Gov
ernor Peter Minuit for Manhattan Is
land in 1926 did not make such a bad
bargain, for If they had invested that
sum Of money at compound interest at
the prevailing rates since then their
heirs would now have $4,000, 100000.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
A.,.,.;o Ad,s,..t. n ~, ouart,r,.

Atlantic AdSoeats In NoSs ouartsrs-
The Atlantic Advocate. edited By
James A Lghtfeot Atlantic City. n.
J. has changed It's editorial once from
the Union Bank building to 2S-5 Riddle
building. The Advocate covers large
territory alonE-tbe Atlantic coast and
Yields a potent ,iu6ueuce in racial
movements.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
Short Stories.

Chinese are admitted to New zsa-
land on payment Of $500 per head
Once the president answered bis own
letters. Today the white House stan
ineIudes forty secretaries
During the last six years 2oooooo
eolonists have been domiciled In slDe-
IA and over 7sO0000O acres OF lana
put under eultivation
los Angeles Cali chief Of police %
tained a salaried sob for the wife q z
m hs recently was compelled b AZ
rest and send 70 prison
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
Gas Stove Toastina.

A cheap and durable toaster for a
gas stove IL q piece Of sheer iron. over
this a Eve cent win tuaSter can be
used without danger of burning or
blackening the bread
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
SAVE DIMES

and dollars may save yoa- Can and
receive, free Of eharge-nO deposit re-
ouired-a pocket saver that registers
each coin you insert.
HOME SECURITY SAVING BANK,
S1o1 So. state q.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
Doctors Incomes.

Despite the facT that some of them
manage to get enUrmnuS fees, It is
said that the d6~IorS a. a class get
poorer and poorer financially every
year.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
Green Turtle.

The green turtle is found most ex-
tensively all along the coast Of Mag
dalena bay. Lower California. The ma
lives in a great many localities subsist
almost entirely on its meat
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
Nov z.aIandys Parliament.

New Zealand. like Canada and South
Africa, has long possessed a bilingual
parliament In 1857 Maori members
were for the first time admitted to the
house of representatives and allowed
to address the assembly in their own
tonRue
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
The CAPITOL status-

The bronze statue OF Freedom which
surmounts the dome Of the capitol at
Washington is nineteen feet six inches
In height and weighs 1885 pounds.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
AN EASY WAY TO SAVE

is to drop your change into one of our
pocket coin savers that registers each
coin you insert. They are yours for
the asking, without making a deposit
or obligating yourself in any way.
HOME SECURITY SAVING BANK,
S101 So. State.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
H.ATs FoR RENr

FOB RENT-6S9 Bowen Ave. two
Groom fats, hot and cold water, bath,
gas, stove heat LIST and End floors;
s2L0o each. Tel. Drexel 6sO6,
owner, or Automatic A,1s5.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
A BANK ACCOUNT.

These words sound good.
Call and receive free Of charge-no
deposit required pocket coin saver
that registers each coin you insert.
HOME SECURITY SAVING BANK,
S101 So. State st.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
An M Fated Vessel.

The steamer President, which left
New York for Liverpool March IL.
1s41. with 1876 persons on board, was
never heard from
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17

YOUNG Mems Christian Association.
The annual students conference OF
the Young Mems Christian association
win be held for one week at Kings
Mountain. ~ C.. beginning Tuesday.
May 20. Twenty-nine student associa-
lions win send delegates to the con-
ference The sessions viii have many
attractive features.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17

Because Of the lower surface gravity
on the moon a body which weighs
twenty-one pounds here would weigh
only three pounds there.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17

HOLSTERS from Roumania, Hungary
and Russia have little flesh on them
and turn a dull color when they are
boiled
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17

= suspension bridge over a Bavarian |
rFer has bur one tower. the cables at
the other end being anchored IN a high
rock blum.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
FOR RENT.

Tor Rent, 4IS1-Ss South State Street,
tsuT () room SpartnentL
45lS-Ss Evans Avenue, nix room
apartments.
sos Rhodes Avenue, House eight
roOuB in perfect condition.
Inquire, Chicago Real Estate Loan
and Trust Company,
III North Dearborn Street Room 6ol,
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
Polar Redions.

The polar regions are said to cover
ASSOC square miles.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
AMERICAN APARTArENT

AMERICAN APARTMENT
BUILDING,
272s Wabash Ave.
Modern, Steam Heated Apartments.
Every room private, leading OF
from private halls, all light and airy.
Three rooms, bath and cabinet
AICu6n sSSO.VO
Three rooms and bath. ...... 22.00
-Four rooms and bath. .......... $500
Six rooms and bath. ...... 5000
Seven rooms and bath. $500 & 1000
Eight rooms and bath. $3.50 & 5000
Apply to
WIN. D. NEIGHBoRs & co,
Home Security Bank,
S101 So. State st.
Phones, Douglas 81 Auto. 1889
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17
FLATS TO RENT.

FLATS TO RENT.
s. Richardson, Real Estate, Loans and
Insurance. $50 N. 9Th Ave, Room
sos, near Randolph St., phone Main
21SS, Automatic SS-2O1, has the fol-
lowing fats TO rent:
1918 Armour Ave, LIST a. 2 rms. .$1s
5117 Armour Ave, 2nd q. 8 rms. 10
5521 Shields Ave, LIST a. 5 rms. ID
272O Dearborn St., End q. ms. 19
S741 LaSaIle st., LIST q. ms.... 19
1880 Wentworth Ave-, End d. z rms. %
s. RICHARDSON,
100 W. 9Th Ave. Room sos
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-05-17

MODERN FURNISHED BOOM TO
RENT.
A nice modern furnished room to
rent to one or two single gentlemen.
Apply first fat, 5S57 Wabash avenue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-30
NOW HE'LL FLY TO AUSTRALIA

CAIRO Dec 3OAvlator
Cairo weeks Paris
Cairo trip by continuous Numerous
Of them OF considerable length.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-30
LIFE EXTENSION INSTITUTE

SPRINGFIELD Mass, 8O'A life
organized here today with view or increasing the span OF human m
commercial phinthropc
Equitable president;
looked the he
chairman
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-30

HUERTAs UNPAID be tioked 10 the I'm
that hesWna TO borrow 100000 In Frsn
with securities exclusively
the to those soldier
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-30
1886 and Sl.ss Hats Sl.Ss

Scasonable Sailors and Trim
med Hats OF plush, rough.
smooth and scratch felt and
the soft silks In the pressed
and draped crowns. trimmed
with bands, silk. velvet ard
flowers; for all ages.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-30
LISTER FOR FIRST FRIEND"

Off "nrst friend" 20
Wash that
Broughton
parod after faithfully carrying the conditions the
his Silver
dale Iowa then cadon for him but before acting upon
all OF The residents silver
he II will look him
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-29

ton, Pa, a niece of the bride. The bSide was given away by her uncle, John Moss of Scranton, Pa. A string orchestra furnished music at the cere- mony and also at the reception which followed at the home of the brides mother. Thorp of Waterbury catered at the reception at which there were about fifty present. After the reception Mir. and Mrs. Slatbery left for a we'd
 ding tour to New York, Washington and Annapolis. On their return they will take up their residence on Poplar street, Bridgeport. in which city MT. Slattery has been employed In the electroplating department of the Corn wall and Patterson Manufacturing company for the past three years and half in the capacity of superinten- dent. The groom is the son of MT. and Mrs. John w Slattery of this city. He attended the ". F. A and is quite well known here. His bride is the daughter of Mrs. J. M. Moss of 365 Willow street. Waterbury.
 The church was charnin8ly decorat- ed for the occasion. the chancel being banked with palms and yellow and white chTysanthemums. Weigand's mass was sung by St. Margaret's choir. which was supplemented by a violin orchestra, the players being friends of the bride. As the wedding party en- tered t1ae church the bridal chorus from Lohengrin was sung and during the ceremony a violin solo Traumerei, was played by Miss Margaret Sweeney. At the conclusion of the service Mendel- ssohn's wedding march was played.
 The bride. who was given away by her uncle, Dudley Moss, wore a gown of heavy bridal satin cut en train and