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The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-08
What You Have Been Looking For.

Meritol White Eminent is a preparation that gives universal satisfaction in every instance where a pain killer and healer is needed. We do not believe you could get better liniment at any price.
 Hesterly Drug Store exclusive agents. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-08

Found-Yale key No. 6925. Owner may secure same at this office.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-08
bprpARING FOR TROUBLE.

rbore is a tendancy among Dmp of us to spend as fast as we l,,.in. to take no thought of the SorrOw.
 Almost inevitably it brings sui Bring. The profgate of the pre- bnt is the pauper of the future 10 man who has no sickness in family, no reverses in his ,s;ness. no interruptions in his Icome, is experinclng life at r. He is getting the full 100 er cent.
 But 100 per cent isn't the aver ke Somebody is having trouble. jsease and death are creeping Ito some mems homes, disaster bmes to some mems business. Ultimately it is pretty certain, by e great law of averages, to hit
 somewhere. Tue man who is kperencirg none of t h S e oubles is both lucky and excep- bna. The exception is a poor ing to bet on.
 If there is any way yeu can,
 denying yourself little lux y, by using a little foresight len at sacrifice, you ought to |epare for that time when the |eat law of averages hits you. hen the time comes if it fir rds Pu in your own home, with a tle money in the bank or in a fe investment, you won't have
 suffer or to ask from those Do have shown more sense pu will have saved both your in pendence and your selfrespect. pu will be able to take the com rt that you ought to have, to do Pll by yourself under adverse Fcumstances.
 You are living in sunlight now. Ould you be ready for the night
 It should come? And don't u think it likely it will come?
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-08

The acts travelling with the circus became very much put out with one consisting of man and a women who turtle-doved it day and night. It was "lovey'' this and "dovey" that until everybody else in the show grew sick with the sight of the spooners' approach. One day one of the aggrieved burst into the mess tent full of news and glee. Its all right" he yelled. q just saw lovey hand dovey the finest wallop on the jaw !"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-08
ACCORDING TO REPORT.

Letter from your wife?"
 "Yes, she's in California for the winter"
 "Well, I guess she's getting it, all right"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-08
SUSPICIOUS.

'Is young Mrs. Oldboy in mourn- ing for her husband ?" "I'm no mind reader-how do l know?"
 NOT A PROMISE. "I saved that old maid from drowning"
 "Did she promise to marry you?" "No, she threatened to-"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-08
Christian church.

Christian church. Bible school at 10 a. m. Services by pastor at 1! a. m. Every one invited to all ser vices.
 c. H. Gilmore, minister.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-08

The man who says he is mere. ly living in town is merely liv. ing on it.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-08

pood clothes make you look |tter; good houses make the pole town look better.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-08
Just Received
 Some Wide Laces : Bands ". B. WALLER
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that 1 will hold the regular examina- tion for teachers in Prescott on the 20th and 21st days of March, 1913.
 R. D. Martin, Co.,, Examiner,
 FIRST QUARREL.
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The Churches Tomorrow

Methodist Church-Rev. B. A. Few, pastor.
 Sunday School 9:45 A. M.
 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 630 D. m.
 Everybody invited to attend. lst Baptist Church.
 Sunday School at 945 a. m. There will be services at both the morning and evening hours by the pastor, Rev. w. A. Forbes.
 Everybody cordially invited.
 Presbyterian Church. Rev. Il. w. Steen, pastor.
 Sunday School at 10 a. m.
 Preaching by the pastor at II a. m. and 7:30 D. m.
 Subject for the morning ser. mon "Christ Our example"
 All are cordially invited to the services of the day.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-08

Don't work for a bigger town merely-but work for a better town.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-08
TOO PROPHETIC.

Maud-I have a perfectly killing automobile costume.
 Harry-Then don't wear it on this trip.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
DANES AND DAUGHTERS.

Fanny Crosby, hymn writer. is now
nInety-three.
Mrs. Annie Summers Of Philadelphia
danced a Jig and sang a song the other
day in celebration Of her ninety-seY-
enth birthday.
Mrs. E. F. Krewson. Philadelphia.
gave her pet horse a real funeral the
other day-hearse, coffin, mourners'
carriage and all.
Miss A. z. Cruise. whose initials sug-
gest the alphabet. is a stenographer of
Kansas City. whose time Is said to be
worth $4,000 a year.
Mrs. Emily Symington. a niece Of the
late Admiral RObley d. Evans, is en-
gagged to Captain Erich Won Mueller of
the German embassy in London
Miss Sybilla Schnatz. who fell III OF ty-
phoid fever in Philadelphia when twen-
ty-one years old. is still In the hospital
to which she was taken at that time.
though now eighty years old. She has
been unable TO move for fifty-nine
years
The Hon. Elaine jenkins, who has
been reelected a director Of the Swan
sea and Mumbles Railway company, is
the only woman director OF a British
railway. She takes an active share in
the government Of the line and never
misses q board meeting.
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m; Sunday School and Christian En-
deavor at the usual hour.
The fifth sermon in the series,
Goods Message to Men," will be de-
Hvered by our pastor at the Sunday
evening service. Subject, "The Mes
sage Meeting Mans Needs in All
Ages"
Rev. Calls spent two days in Spring
field. He reports the Full Crew Bill
as dying with the committee. The
prospects, however, are that another
Full Crew Bill may be introduced.
Sentiment in favor of the appropria-
tion for the statewide celebration of
the fftieth anniversary of the Negroes
freedom in 1915 is increasing. He ad-
vises, however, that influence be
brought to bear upon the members Of
each house in its favor.-"C."
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ARE YOU oNE7

Unfortunately We have too many
readers who believe that a newspaper
can be published on complimentary re-
marks and oft-repeated promises. This
class of subscribers usually write: 81
like your most excellent journal. can
hardly get along without it. III send
you some money in a few days"
Those "few days" never come, but
if we happen to lose our patience and
urge these subscribers TO send US some
money under penalty of having their
paper discontinued, they send us the
astonishing reply, "DOn't dun me; 1
pay my debts" This reply is usually
accompanied with the demand, "stOp
sending me your paper" In all such
cases we would be willing to stop the
paper, provided the wrathy subscriber
would pay us what he Owes.-Central
Afro-Ameriean.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH.
1926 Dearborn St.,

Rev. A. ]. Carey DID,, Phi. D., Minister.
As it was stated in our columns last
week, last Sabbath was GA Day of
great things" at the Institutional
Church.
Rev. 7. Reeves, the Presiding Elder,
preached a foreeful sermon at eleven
O clock from the text: elf We abide
in me and my works abide in you, We
shall ask what We will"
The sermon was strong, convincing
and delivered in an earnest and effee-
tual manner.
The Quarterly Meeting at three
'clock was undoubtedly the largest
ever held in the history of this church.
The sermon preached by DR.. Calls was
truly an inspired one. Every man,
woman and child felt the presence of
the Holy Spirit.
Drs. W. D. Cook, D. P. Roberts,
James Higgins, T. L. Scott, ]. R. Rob
inson, W. H. Griffin, ]. Brewer ct al,
were present with members of their
congregations.
Tomorrow the Pastor continuing his
series of sermons on the "The Par
ables" will preach in the morning on
''The Dragnet and the Tares" and in
the evening on "The Great Supper"
These sermons are proving wonder
fully instructive and are drawing larg-
er and larger crowds of interested lis
teners who enjoy and are benefited
by the clear, helpful and thorough man
ner in which DR.. Carey is setting forth
''The Christ's Idea of the Kingdom"
as seen through the parallels He ut
tered.
Thursday evening a committee of ten
representatives from each of the Meth
odist Churches in Chicago will meet in
the Arnett Hall of the church for the
purpose of perfeeting plans for a hoLe
for dependent children.-''D."
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
THE VOLUNTEER CHARITY CLUB

The Volunteers Workers Charity
Club met April 30, at 2:SO p. m, at
the home of Mrs. Carrie Meeks.
The meeting was largely attended by
the members and all were interested
in the excellent report of the whist
party given by the club for charity,
at the home of Mrs. L. W. Cornelius,
April 2sth, which was a perfect sue
cess.
Other questions of vital importance
for the future life of the club were dis
cussed and settled, and the club has
all reasons to believe that their power
of doing good is growing stronger and
stronger, because of the faithfulness
of its untiring members. The hostess
served a delicious lunch.
MRS. CORDELLA WEST, Pres,
MRS. BESSIE RAY, See.
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Upton and the Cup.

Sir Thomas Upton is the gay little
challenger whom nothing can dismay.
he wants to come back-"-Chicago
Record Herald.
Sir Thomas Upton may not be a very
successful cup litter when it comes TO
yachting. but he's a great challenger
indianapolis Star.
The superstitious will be concerned
to know that il Sir Thomas Lipton's
challenge is accepted by the New York
Yacht club the contest for the Ameri-
cas- cup next year will be the thirteenth
of the series held By the club. which
hitherto has defended the cup with
succeSs.-New York sun
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
THE PRAYER OF GELASIUS.
How the Great Heart of the Ancient
Wept For Mankind.

The prayer Of Gelasius l., Gregorian
sacramentary A. d. 500. whom the en-.
cyclOpedia suggests may have been
an African by birth, might we'll be the
prayer Of every Christian Afro-Ameri-
can in the United States or the colOred
races throughout the world. for that
matter.
To those who feel that the coming
OF the morning Of hope and equal hu-
man justice will be coincident with
the coming of the Divine glory. which
shall ultimately fill the world and man
kind with justice and fair play for ev-
cry human soul. the prayer OF Gelasius
means much.
Here it is: Almighty and everlaSt
ing God, the brightness Of faithful
souls. fill the world with thy glory,
we pray thee. and show thySeIf, By
the radiance Of thy light. to all the
nations Of the world through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen"
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
RURAL SCHOOL SUPERVISOR
Qualifications of James L. sibl.v =.
Cooperative Educational worL


Cooperative Educational Work.
James L. Sibley. who was -r,dr,,,,
from the University Of Georgia :.
1902, has been appointed supervisor .,
colored rural schools by Henry ]. WIN.
ingham. state superintendent of edrc.
ton in Alabama.
Mr.. Sibley is a southern white ma,
who is anxious to do for the cor,-,l
people Of Alabama a kind Of sar,.;,,
which is now being successfully ron
dered in the rural districts OF yir-ir,,
Kentucky and Arkansas by Mess-s
Davis. Button and Favrot.
After his graduation in 1902 Mr.. Sfb-
ley spent three years in the Phun.
pines, some 200 miles below NIgriI,
teaching the natives manual t-gfnir,
and school gardening. Then he snort
three years at Livingstone State Nor.
NAL school. Livingstone. Ala. Is
teacher Of manual arts.
His next work was at Jacksonville
State Normal school, Jackson. Ala
where he taught manual arts for two
years. Alabama is the fourth southern
state to introduce an organized sinner.
vision Of cOlOred rural schools with the
object Of emphasizing instruction in
agriculture. domestic science and man
ual training.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
GRAND MASTER OF TEXAS
ODD FELLOWS PASSES AWAY
Fraternity n the state Mourns Death
of Hon. q. c. Bell.

Dallas. Tex.-When the Hon Fl. G.
Bell died az his late home in Denton
the early part of April. the cOlored peC-
pie Of this state lost one Of their truly
great leaders. The reports sent out
by the ChiSOlm News service at Deni-
son is evidence Of the high esteem in
which the deceased was held by the
people generally throughout the south
west
Since the death OF Mr.. Bell former
grand master Of the Odd Fellows for
this state. there has been some speed
latiOn as To the future editOrship OF
the Odd Fellow Budget, the official pa
per. which was established and owned
by Professor Bell
At present Hon W. F King. editor
and publisher of the Dallas Express.
will edit the paper. and il is entirely
likely that the paper at the coming
session Of the grand lodge may pass
into the possession of the grand lodge
and that Mr.. King will be elected as
its permanent editor
The Texas Odd Fellows still mourn
ing the loss Of their grand master have
not as yet given much consideration
as to who will succeed Professor Bel.
Professor II. G. GOree Of Texarkana
by reason Of his Office will ill the IN
expired term. but 1t is hardly Likely
that he will he a candidate TO succeed
himself.
For the position Of grand master al
present their friends claim that tne
most formidable candidates are III
David Abner. for a quarter Of cen
fury one Of the leaders in Texas Odi
Fellowship and at present the head OF
the household of Ruth; Professor u.
W. Jackson Of COrsicana, ut present
the district grand secretary: Froiessoi
P. W. Tucker of San Antonio. and FrV
fessor ]. r. Starkes Of Dallas. nj pres
ent secretary Of the burial department
and who for many years was III INC
inner circles Of Odd Fellowship.
For the secretaryship Of the endo"-
ment department. It is not now thoOIl'
that there will be any serious on Iosi-
ton to Hon. ]. II. Riddle Of DenlSou'
the present incumbent. although there
may be since there is much IAN
Of combining with that position 'ns
position of district grand secretary anu
the burial department. In fact II seems
to be only a question of time oelOLe
that is done to save expense or opei"
ton and the annoyance OF wriunS
three secretaries and the keeping u
three sets Of records.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
Base Hits.

Young GaIlia. one OF the Senators
pitching recruits. formerly was a Tex
as ranger.
Manager Jennings bemoans the fact
that his team does not possess single
infielder who hit as much as $50 last
year.
Frank ]. Corridor. the noted pitcher,
formerly of the Chicago and Philadel-
phia National teams. has been appoint
ed manager OF the Springfield club Of
the Eastern association.
The New York American league
team. ousted from its grounds in a
growing residence section by the e1-
piratIon Of the lease. plays on the Polo
grounds. the stadium home Of the Gil
ants. this year. Next spring a new
park near the Harlem river, on the
subway and New York Central lines,
now under construction. will be ready.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03

brave and experienced Harry c. Smith,
was composed Of DR.. II. c. Bailey,
Theodore b. Green. Madams Blanche
Gilmore. Bessie Kitzmiller and Mollie
c. Green. gave their leader the most
loyal support throughout the tedious
struggle which eliminated In a sweep
ing victory for human rights regard
less of race or color. The vote stood
thirty-two for and sixty-six against the
passage Of the separate marriage bill.
Thus Ohio registers her protest
against discrimination on account Of
race in no uncertain terms. This
makes the sixth state to vote down
measures Of this kind. The other
states are Iowa. Kansas. New Jersey,
Michigan and Pennsylvania. The Hon.
Mr.. Smith has been three times elected
to the state legislature. Although now
in private life. so TO speak. the loyal
support which members Of the race
gave him I'm this recent brilliant fight
has greatly encouraged him to cOntin-
ne in the work for racial uplift.
On Nov. z, 1895. when Mr.. Smith was
a candidate for reelection. he received
5000 votes more than the Republican
candidate who was running for com
mon pleas Judge. In September. 1899.
Mr.. Smith was renOminated for the
second time and was elected by a large
vote. There were thirty candidates.
and Mr.. Smiths plurality on election
10 1000 n0n -
work. personal and newspaper, in the
interest Of the race and the Republican
party for a period Of more than TWEEN
ty-eight years is well known.
His most conspicuous work as a leg
islatOr in the interest Of the race dur
ing his first term Gin 1891 was the
passage Of the Ohio civil rights law.
His mob violence or anti-lynching
law" which is now on the statute
books Of the grand old state. overshad-
ows all his work in the general assem-
bly, OF Ohio. For four years. during
the time Senator Foraker was gov
srnor Of Ohio and as a result of his
favor. Mr.. Smith was a deputy state
oil inspector.
His bond Of 5000 was signed by
three Of Cleveland's oldest and most
highly respected colored citizens
Though born in West Virginia dn
1863. he has lived since 1865 in Ohio
at Cleveland. where be attended the
public schools. graduating from the
Central high school. No other Negro
legislator the state has ever had has
such a splendid record for work done.
the kind that is Of practical benefit to
the race. No other is more highly re-
spected In Ohio than Mr. Smith.
Indeed. he is the only Negro legisla.
tor who has ever accomplished such
work for the race. Mr.. Smith has al
ways welded fearless and able pen
for right and truth he has fought
squarely in behalf Of his race. demand
ing for II recognition wherever denied.
Though at times he has been severe
~ criticised. he has never varied from
what he considered his duty.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
Foreign Affairs.

In 1852 the crescent in Europe indi-
Gated a new moon. In 1913 it repre-
sents the last quarter.-kansas City
Times.
''Chaperon fathers" are now common
in English society. The subjugation
OF man seems to be complete there
Chicago Record Herald.
THE lowest birth rate in Paris since
1861 fOreshadOws a coming scarcity
Of food for cannon" which. coupled
with Socialist opposition. is calculated
to Interfere with future French mill
tary programs--New York World
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
JULIUS F. TAYLOR INVITED TO
ATTEND THE INAUGURAL OF
HON. JOHN N. CHAMBERLE AS
MAYOR OF EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL.

On Monday, May 9Th, the citizens
of East st. Louis, Ill, will celebrate
the inaugural of Hon. John NJ. Cham
berlin, as its up-to-date and progress
sive mayor. Mayor Henry Kiel of
st. Louis, No, viii be among the prom
inent speakers, and a number of other
distinguished citizens have been in
vited to be present.
Mr.. F. P. Beekwith, secretary Of the
inaugural arrangement committee, has
cordially invited the writer to attend
the ceremonies, which win begin
promptly at 2 o'clock in the afternoon
and conclude with a RECEPTION in the
evening.
We very much regret our inability
to be present and at the same time we
wish to heartily congratulate the citi-
zens of East st. Louis, H., on the ush
ering in Of a new reign in its munich
pal affairs.
HEEDs PROTEST PROM JEWS.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
OHIO SUSTAINS
HUMAN RIGHTS
State Legislature Defeats Bill
For Separate Marriage.
LEADERS IN THE CONTEST,

Measure Known as House Bill No. 70
Intended to Prevent lntsrmarriaSe
Between Races Failed of Its Purpose
by q Vote Of More Than ons-half.
Big Victory For the People.
Columbus.-The second week in April
records the defeat Of OhlO's separate
marriage measure known as house bill
No. %. The fight against the pernicious
proposition was won after a severe
contest which lasted for several weeks
Ohio Afro-Americans, male and fe-
male. with the aid Of their influential
white friends. protested vigorously
against the measure. which was in
tended to humiliate the race in the
state in particular and in the nation
In general.
The Cleveland delegation, known as
the militant warriors" led by the
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NOTES OF ST. MARKS CHURCH
st. Marks M. z. Church,
5Oth st. and Wabash Ave.
Rev. ]. W. Robinson, Pastor.

Rev. ]. W. Robinson, Pastor.
Services were well attended all day
Sunday. The pastor preached at both
services. The sermons were soul-in-
spring. Good attendance at the Sun
day School. The Lyeeum at P. m.
continues to draw large crowds. The
programs are interesting and the dis
cussions helpful.
The Devotional League at 6:45.
The social given by the Willing
Workers Club at the home of Mrs.
James was an enjoyable affair socially
and financially.
The regular monthly communion will
be celebrated in the evening on ac-
count of the funeral of Mrs. Callie
MeCray which will be held Sunday at
10 O'Clock from the church.
Don't forget the lecture by DR.. NJ. C.
B. Mason, Thursday evening, May sth.
Subject, "Sour Grapes"
On the sick hst-Mrs. Anna Floyd,
Mrs. Irene Lee and Mr.. James Cook.
-"MD
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ing against the anti-Negro legislation
prompted by your conduct with Lucille
Cameron all the consideration your
Jeffries' fight won for you Will be
turned into seorn. Negroes through
out the land now rise up and curse
YOU. Jack, why not from now on
keep quietf May your shadow never
again fall upon the rights and Privi-
leges of your race variety. Nale!-
The Star of Zion, Charlotte, April 20,
1918.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
FIippant filings.

The season Is now here when a man
hardly knows whether 10 go to the ball
game or get engaged. - Philadelphia
Public Ledger
Some Britishers certainly have IT in
for this country. One Iawmaker wants
to exile those militant sufIragettes to
America Milwaukee News
A poet. In writing an ode to Wood
row Wilson. talks OF "agitations sense
less still" That isn't pOetry-it's a so
briefly test-Denver Republican.
The broad ax., 1913-05-03
WALTERS A. N. z. ZION CHURCH
Cor. Ssth and Dearborn Streets.
Rev. n. J. Calls. DID. Pastor.


1t is pleasing to note the increased
attendance of young people at our serv-
ices both morning and evening. The
new officers in the Young Peoples So
ciety of Christian EndeavOr are Gre
ating some enthusiasm in the Sunday
evening study of the Bible. There
was a large attendance of both young
and old people at the Christian En-
deavOr last Sunday.
Our Sunday School is to be congrat-
ulated upon the advancement it is
making at this time. The school will
begin the preparation for Children Is
Day, which will occur the second Sun
day in June.
The debate given by the Tuskegee
and University Clubs on last Tuesday
evening was a vert enjoyable affair,
the church was well filed and both of
the organizations were well repre-
sented in the debate. The decision,
however, was given in favor of the
University Club. We congratulate
these young people on this splendid
literary effort, and we invite them to
come and see us again.
The Sunbeam Club rally win be held
at 3:0e p. m, Nay 11th. The sermon
win be preached by the pastor. This
win be a special discourse to church
auxiliaries. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to auxiliaries Of all churches.
The WOman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society was entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Carter of 1910
Dearborn street, April 23rd. There
was a large number present, a pleasing
collation. was served, and al reported
an enjoyable evening.
The Holy Communism win be eele-
brated at our church Sunday at IL a