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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-03-15
ORGANIZED EDUCATIONAL
WORK IN OLD DOMINION.
Teaehers' Association Makes optimis-
tic Reports at Meeting In Norfolk

Norfolk. Va.-The Colored Teachers
Association and School Improvement
league Of Virginia met In Norfolk. Feb.
q and IS, to report on the progress
which has been made In improving
rural schools and communities. The
reports covered a wide field Of observa-
ton and work and were In the main
optimistic.
This association and league seeks 10
combine all the educational forces at
work among colored people In Virginia
II has the Endorsement Of the state de-
partment Of education and is doing
great good in the rural districts among
the masses
z. A. Long. Cambria, Va. who Il the
president OF the association and league.
arranged an attractive program for the
two day meeting. A summary OF the
program follows: "value OF Business
Training" r. B. Saunders: Grading
For Rural Schools" W. B. Williams:
Geography" Miss A z Tucker;
Reading" Miss Sarah J. Walter;
Arithmetic" n. W. Connor; How the
Secondary Schools May Help the Pub
lie Schools" Rev. J. 8. Russell; Indus
trial Work For Rural schools," Aida
Banks; Negro Organization Society,".
Major r. r Motion and J. n. Candy.
Addresses were delivered By Mrs.. b
B. Munford. Richmond. president Of
the Cooperative Education association;
MessrS r A. Doble. r. A. Tucker, J.
Paul Spence. Rev. J. n. Hughes, Rev.
.. n. Hunter. Attorney W. h q
Brown, Attorney A. J. Oliver. q 8
Ragsdale Thomas @ Walker and G.
W. Owens
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SIREs AND SONS


Captain A B. Davis of AfiIwauk.a
has served forty years in the revenue
cutter service and is now retired At
eighty.
Charles Williams, a Hghterman Of
Lamehouse, London, Is said to be the
champion life saver OF that country.
Since 1895, when he rescued a boy
nom the Regents canal, London, he
has saved 101 lives, all from drowning.
Camille Saint-Saens has received the
grand cross OF the Legion Of Honor,
which, since the death Of Reyer, has
not been bestowed on any musician.
Aassenets death solved the problem
whether he or Saint-Saens should
have It
II. Tokoi, who has Just been elected
president Of the diet Of Finland, was
miner In this country for more than
ten years. he saved money, studied
to 1T himself for better things and on
his return home became interested In
politics.
A. R whaley, elected vice presi-
dent Of the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad recently at a salary
Of $4,000 a year, began his career
thirty-six years ago as a brakeman on
the Providence and Worcester rail-
road. working for $1.62 day.
George F. Swain, the newly elected
president Of the American Society Of
Civil Engineers, which was founded In
1852, is professor Of civil engineering
at Harvard. For twenty-five years he
has been consulting engineer for the
Massachusetts, railroad commission.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-03-15
Sporting Notes.

E. A. Southee Of Sydney, who has 9
brilliant record as an all round jumper
viii be one Of the Australian Rhodes
scholars to enter Oxford university.
The University OF Illinois has sig
niied its intention Of sending a team
to Philadelphia to take part in the
University Of Pennsylvania relay car
nivaI on April &c. The team probably
will run In the one mile relay cham.
pionship race.
The Eastern intercollegiate Rowins
association will extend an invitation tc
the winner Of the triangular varsity
eight Dared shell race between crews
Of Stanford university, the University
of California and the University OF
Washington CSeattle), to compete In
the regatta on the Hudson on June FL
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Current Comment.

Only 61.OO0,OOO pounds Of mail wert
sent out under the franking privilegs
last year. Some Of the congressman
must have decided to leave their furni
ture at Charleston News and
Courier.
A magazine writer who has gone
''back to the farm" tells about sixteen
hours Of nothing but play" Wen
leave It to any three farmers picked
from any community to determine Just
what kind Of a liar that writer is
Denver Republican
The announcement that the Culebra
cut at Panama is to be flooded early
next fall is the best possible reply to
forebodings which may have been
aroused by occasional reports Of the
sliding Of the banks Of that cut into
the prism.-New York Tribune.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-03-15
Science Siftings.

Alleging tin with lead, a German
scientist has produced porous tin the
Iightness Of which is its chief ad.
vantage.
A Swiss scientist has invented an In
strument for accurately measuring the
intensity Of x rays when used on deep
seated human organs at any depth de
sired.
The suggestion that there are air
duakes, due TO explosions OF meteor
ites and quite independent Of earth
ouakes and volcanoes, comes from no
less an authority than W. +. Denning,
the British astronomer. That such ex-
blossoms are sometimes audible is well
known.
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colored man in the country to be ap-
pointed to such an office. and prescott.
ed cases I'm all the courts OF the county
from the beginning To- the end Of his
term. While in this cIInrity Counsel
or Carr. by his splendid knowledge OF
the law and the exercise Of rare ex'
ecutive ability. maintained the dignity
and honor Of the office
For general education. wide attain
ments, for dignity OF department and
bearing, Mr.. Carr has few equals at
the bar today. He comes from II good
Maryland family stock. which has be
queathed TO him a rugged heritage
He was born in Baltimore, the son OF
the Rev. Dr. William T. Carr. now OF
Concord, n. c. His brother. DR.. VII
liam I. Carr. Jr- Is a well known
practicing physician In Baltimore.
Coursing in his veins are many
strains Of bIOod-Engilsh. Huguenot,
Indian, Negro and Scotch-Irish.
Attorney Carr was educated In the
public schools Of New Haven, Conn,
and Elizabeth. n: J. he then gradu-
ated from the preparatory school Of
Rutgers college. standing nrst in the
classical section. being its only col
ored graduate. At the end Of bis Jun
for years he was elected a member
Of the Phi Beta Kappa society for
scholarship and was also a member
Of the Cleveland Democratic club. BE
Il also a graduate Of the law school Of
Columbia university.
Lawyer Carr took a post graduate
course for three years In the famous
school OF political science OF Columbia
university, one Of his subjects being
international law. under the eminent
authority, Professor John Bassett
Moore, formerly assistant secretary Of
state. Before his admission to the bar
In 1895 be began the fight against the
hypoerisy and ingratitude Of some Of
the political leaders In this state To-
ward the colored voters and won
signal victory.
For over sixteen years he has been
On the firing line and has been one Of
M most active ana intense eolored
Democrats IN the country. contributing
70 the spread Of Democratic principles
among the coIored voters OF the e0un-
nv a much as any man IN the coun-
try, white OF colored Mr. Carr g ons
Of the leading men IN the Colored Dem
oeratie organization Of this city and
state.
he was appointed TO his present Of
Zee nearly nine years $50 By Judge
John J. Delany. then corporation coun-
sel, q Democrat IN an q TIE trnst-
worthy and responsible olaces 70 which
Mr.. Carr has been appointed be has
reelected credit upon himself and tie
raca he ia thorough race man. and
his movements n civic and political
aaSlrs are aetuated b. he highest 10
tiVas.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-03-15
WRIGHT OUTLINES PLANS
FOR COMING EXPOSITION
EnIishtsns PhiladsIphis's Mayor or
Some Phases of Race Progress

In his speech outlining the plan OF
exhibits for the forthcoming enamel
patton proclamation exhibition to be
held In Philadelphia next September
Dr.. R. r. Wright. director Of exhibits;
told Mayor Rudolph Blankenburg that
the educational and moral progress Of
the race will be shown by pictures,
charts, models and statistics repre-
senting in compact form every phase
Of race development Samples Of the
actual work In our public schools and
colleges will be Of general interest.
Special exhibits Of social organiza-
ton work, such as churches, labor, fra
ternal and secret organizations, Will be
made. The endeavor will be made to
have the government install In full the
entire exhibit Of inventions by Negroes
and a library Of books written By Ne
groes.
In the industrial field IT is expected
to have every industry represented In
which Negroes are engaged. Agricul-
ture Will occupy a large place In order
to show the possibilities of the colored
man on the farms Of this state and
New Jersey. Several acres Of land VIII
be devoted to space for an exhibit OF
landscape end truck gardening. A dairy
will also be- in daily operation
The mechanical trades and manufac-
turing will take a large place on the
inside. We shall build house. con-
struct an engine. paint picture, serve
a dinner, all in the presence OF those
who come A great concert with small
er recitaIs will show the progress OF
Negro music. It Is hoped to have q
chorus Of 5000 voices to sing daily the
old Negro plantation melodies. while
the drama viii be represented By q
play entitled FIFTY Years Of Freedom"
BY Negro author.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-03-15
SENIOR cav CLASS BANQUET.
Future Legal Lights of Howard Uni
Vsrsity Make Their Initial Bow.

Future Legal Lights Of Howard Uni
Vsrsity Make Their Initial Bow.
The coming out" banquet Of the
senior class OF the law department Of
Howard university on Feb. p at
Gray's, In Washington, was a veritable
feast OF reason and a low OF soul"
A larger or more progressive gather
Ing OF young men Of the race have
never put their feet beneath q festal
board In the nations capital. II rep
resented an inspiration for the pres
ent and a glowing promise for the fu-
ture.
The program OF speeches, embrac-
ing q number Of topics Of practical
value and strong contemporaneous In
terest, was as follows:
The Progress OF Criminal Law Re-
FORM" Chester A Carpenter; The Post
don OF the United States Relative TO Pan
ANA Canal Tolls" Peter R Lee; The
Political Status Of the American Negro"
John h Berry; Evolution OF Law and
Its Relation to Modern Sociology" Harry
A Capehart: The Relation OF Judicial
Procedure TO Government" Garfield c.
dons." Edward R. Driver; 'Our Moral
Duty a. Lawyers." z E Jones; Fifty
Years Of Freedom" Huver L Brown;
Class OF IL" Arthur E Briscoe.
Mr.. Arthur A. Rhambo acquitted
himself admirably as POSTMASTER.
An opportunity for brief discussion
was allowed, and a brilliant array Of
supplementary talks was given by
members OF the class not down on the
regular program. Felicitous addresses
were delivered by Professor W. II. h.
Hart OF the faculty OF Howard Law
school and Mr.. r. W. Thompson, pres
Ident of the National Negro Press as
SOriation. who were special guests Of
rhe OcCHsiOn. The class yell was a de-
ightful feature
The officers OF Towards law class
Of 1913 are: President, John e. Round
tree; vice president, Robert d. Brooks;
secretary. Arthur E. Briscoe; assistant
secretary. William Fl. Tabs; treasur-
er, Harry ]. Capehart; sergeant-at-
arms, Garfield G. Thompson. The so
cial committee was made up OF Alonzo
Ware, chairman; E. R. Dryver, Huver
I. Brown, William II. Burrell, John II.
Clinton, G. A. Carpenter, Artee II.
Fleming, J. Arthur Davis, Henry E.
Dunno, Marion F. Harris, Edward E.
Jones, Bernard I. Jackson, B. 7. Mont
gomery, William II. Martin, James E
Buckner. John W. Robinson. Jacob l.
Bed, Philip G. Reed and Joseph A
Thornton. The remaining members Of
the class are: William B. Bruce, ]. II.
Berry, Walter l. Browne and Alfred
n. Rhambo. They hail from every sec
ton Of the country and from the West
India islands.
Gray's mirror encircled dining room
was a bower Of beauty. American flags
and bunting being displayed on the
walls The table sparkled with cut
glass and Haviland china, and huge
bouquets Of tea roses added pictur-
sequences to the color scheme. Musical
selections were played on a high grade
pianola during the discussion Of the
menu and between the speeches.
The menu was got up in fine style.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-03-15
TIDAL WAVE OF INIMICAL
LEGISLATION WIDELY FELT
Afro-Amerieans Still Have Many
Frisnds-Rabbi Hirseh Is Optimistic

In the midst OF the great tidal wave
Of agitation and introduction OF legis-
latiOn against the intermarriage Of
white and colOred persons in the vari-
Gus states let the colOred race remem-
Der that IT still has friends among the
white people. Neither segregation nor
prohibitory marriage laws can stop the
progress of a race united in heart, pur-
pose and constructive effort
There will always be strong defend
ers Of truth and righteousness, per
sons Of wealth and influence, who love
justice and hate injustice to fellow
human beings. As the enemies OF the
race increase, so viii fits friends mult-
ply. Character, honesty and integrity
are not judged by the color Of a per-
sons skin They are virtues by which
the world measures mankind They
are not to be bought or sold They
are natures priceless Jewels
Rabbi e. G. Hirsch, the great Jew
ish scholar, in a recent tribute-paid
to Dr.. Booker T. Washington and the
Tuskegee (Ala.) institute recently, used
the following expressions to convey bis
meaning:
Have you ever thought that the
great Son Of Palestine was a carpen-
tePs son7 He did not have a classical
education, but he learned the lesson Of
life IN his fathers carpenter shop. BE
did not 60 TO academies, but be heard
his divine Fathers call
whatever message he had he cloth
Cd II In the phraseology not Of the
counting room and not OF the drawing
room, but IN the impressive vocabulary
Of the farmer and the artisan
'Tn praetieing and learning 70 prae-
dee the religion Of labor you At Tuske-
gee become Christianised in the spirit
Of the great Teacher and Judai1ed IN
tie spirit Of the Jewish prOphetA"
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good practice in, this city and Is re.
garded as well to do. He has been q
Democrat for years. In 1898 be ran
for police judge on the Democratic
ticket The same year he was appoint.
ed township physician. he is also q
member Of the Indiana bar.
Dr.. Oliver has been a delegate to va.
rious county and state Democratic con.
vendons. He has spoken for Bryan,
Alton B. Parker and Woodrow Wilson
in fact, few coIored men OF the west
worked more arduously for the election
Of President Elect Wilson than he.
DR.. Oliver is a son-in-law of John 81.
Murphy, publisher Of the Baltimore
Afro-American Ledger.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-03-15

Moss, pastor OF the Concord church,
babe the visiting cIergymen and friends
welcome to the hospItalities OF the peo-
pie OF Concord and the churches Of
the denomination in this section and
after the preliminary service yielded
the chair to the Rev. DR.. W. 7. John
son.
The Rev. G. s. Brown, d. D., presi-
dent OF the Lott Carey Baptist con-
vention. gave a most instructive ad-
dress on the work OF the convention
for the past sixteen years he told
briefly Of its efforts to send the gospel
to the heather and OF some Of the re-
suits Of missionary effort on the dark
continent DR.. Brown Is a man OF
wide experience In religious and educa-
tional work. As president OF Waters
institute In North Carolina he has done
a great work for the masses Of people
IN that section
The corresponding secretary Of the
convention is the Rev. DR.. William N.
Alexander OF Baltimore, well known
as a pastor and agitator for the full
constitutional rights OF eolored Ameri-
cans. DR.. Alexander said that the
Lott Carey convention had a history
OF which the Baptist denomination
might well feel proud During the
sixteen years OF its missionary en-
deavor, said he. the convention had
raised over $4,000 for missions and
education
Dr.. @. @. Boone. the returning mis-
donary, received a remarkable oYa-
ton on being introduced to the audi
enee. His address covered many OF
the more important and practical
phases OF missionary work Having
already spent i've years In mission
work on the Kongo. In Africa, Dr.
Boone spoke from actual experiences,
emphasizing the business side OF mis-
Eionary work. Having experienced
the need Of medical knowledge In
connection with bis work, Dr.. Boone
returned % America q few years ago
FOR the purpose Of taking q course In
medicine.
d.. Boone completed the course IN
medicine at shaw university and BE-
gan at once to make preparations Tor
returning TO the foreign nsld. Backed
By the Lott Carey convention and the
Baptist denomination quite generaliy,
he returns now TO the west eoast Of
africa for the purpose Of building q
church edihce and q Schoolhou8s IN
which to preach and teach and DO
missionary WORK IN general amo1g thq
various heathen tribes.
Amoag the members Of TIE beard e
us meeting were Dr.. @ 8 Brown
PRESIDENT Of the Convention. winston
salem. n. c.; Rev. W. n Alexander.
Baltimore: Dr.. W. I. johnson. chair
nan, Richmond, Va: Rev. d.. W. }.
Howard. Washington: Rsf. J. q Ran
dolph, B. D.. Washington: Nelson VII
Hams, educator and secrstary q ths
board, RichmcDd. Va and TIE Rev.
d. william ~. Moas. pastor of Eho
Cuneord Baptist chureh. Rrooklyn-s
Ths amount rai1ed e It's farewell
usslins vas too2A
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-03-15

Church HonOrs Memory Of Lincoln.
Sunday. Feb. 16. was known a. Ln-
coin Memorial day at the Plymouth
Congregational church. Chariestown, :.
G., Rev. Abraham L De Mond pastor.
Special exercises were held In which
the name and good deeds Of the great
emancipation were landed. Dr. De
Aond is doing q great work Of uDlift
among the people OF his parish and
also finds dime for many outside calls-
De Is writer as well rs q preacher.
Education In, South Carolina e The
subject Of an interesting article which
appeared In the Cortland a. 70 Stand
erd in January. contributed BIZ De.
De Nond,
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-03-15
Fashion FriiiS.

Accordion plated coats for men are
predIcted. VIII the next fashion be
accordion plated trOusersf-New York
Tribune.
d.. Winfield Scott Hail declares tnat
women's gowns are 'immOdest and M
comfortable" But If they are not 20
TO the women why should he careH
Baltimore Sun
The fashion editors authoritative an
nouncement that the latest thing In tea
gowns Is Of tafreta MORE with peasant
pantaIoons gives rs a mild desire %
see one In action.-ohio State Journal
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-03-15
THE HAITIAN PORTFOLIO.
Indiana Politicians Inderss Dr.. J. q.
oliver For Important Pest.

Indiana Politicians Inderss Dr.. J. B
oliver For Important Post.
Brazil, Ind.-White and colored Indl
anians Of both parties have given theil
Endorsement to Dr.. ]. B. Oliver Of this
city for the United States mInlsterzhip
to Haiti
DR.. Oliver is a native Of Virginia.
He received his early training In the
public schools Of Boston and in two In
situations for higher learning In Mas
sachusettA After completing a three
years course In the theological semi.
nary at Howard university, Washing.
ton, he went to Mississippi as a repre-
sentative Of the American Missionary
society.
Later he studied medicine at How.
ard university. He has built ND q
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-03-15
What Attorney James D. Can
Has Accomplished.
MAN OF FINE ATTAIHMENTS
Brief Sketch Of an Assistant Corpora
ton counSsl's Notable Career In New
Nork-Won Scholarship Honors In
College and subsequently, Became
Leader In Many Good Movements.
By CLEVELAND c. ALLEN.

New York.-That the race is capable
Of producing highly trained and capa-
BILE lawyers who are a credit to the
bar and the race is seen In James d.
Carr, who for nearly nine years has
been an assistant corporation counsel
In this city. This position Is one of
the most responsible and Trustworthy
Offices held by a member Of the race
here and is given only In recognition
Of ability and service.
Mr.. Carr is the only colored man In
the eastern section OF the country TO
be appointed to such an ONCE and has
a rare opportunity to show up to ad-
vantage the best side Of the race. he
long has been a national figure In the
political and civic life Of the race in this
country. and bis large experience In
civic movements has given him a wide
acquaintance with the needs Of the
race.
He was appointed an assistant dis
trict attorney OF New York county by
Colonel Asa Bird Gardiner. a Demo
cratic district attorney, being the first
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-03-15
MUSIC CHARMS AUDIENCE.
Miss ciaries Jones and Roland Hayes
Heard IN Brilliant Recital.

Miss Ciariee Jones and Roland Hayes
Heard IN Brilliant Recital.
Washington.-RoIand W. Hayes OF
Boston. a tenor OF pronounced talent
and Miss Clarice Jones OF. this city, q
pianiste whose fame Is rapidly grow
ing. In a recent joint recital charmed
one OF the NEST brilliant audiences
ever seen In Andrew Rankin Memorial
chapel. Howard university. Both ar
lists were received with unfeigned en-
thusiasm, and the program was one
Of rare excellence.
Mr.. Hayes Is well known here, and
his numbers were all applauded to the
echo. His repertory for the evening
embraced Hymn to the Night Clip
toni; The Beat OF q Passionate
Heart" Phillips); Celeste Aida Wer-
do; The Sweetest Flower 4" Battenl;
Land OF the Sky Blue Water" (Cad-
mani; lust Because" BurieIgh); Il
Hear You Calling Ne" (encore), con-
GLIDING with ''0naway. Awake, Be-
loved HIawatha" e. Coleridge Taylor.
Mr.. R Wilfred Tibbs. assistant direc.
tor Of music In Howard university,
presided at the piano.
The deepest interest OF the occasion
was, Of course, IN the work Of Miss
Clarice Jones, who made her initial
appearance In public since her trium-
plant graduation last year from the
Ithaca Conservatory OF Music, in con-
nection with Cornell university. where
she carried on all the honors as a
skilled pianist and interpreter OF
classic music. her graduating recital
at Cornell was admitted to have been
the finest that historic institution had
known in many years
At the Howard university recital,
Miss Jones selections ran the gamut
OF the classics, and the remarkable
technique displayed BY the young deb
utante has been the talk OF Washing
tons music lovers. Her offerings IN
cluded Sonata A major scherzo and
rondo Beethoven, NOcturne o minor
Chopin. Hungarian Rhapsody No. II
Ulszt) and Caprice Espagnol," Mos
kowski. with encores demanded after
each principal rendition. She was re-
peatedly recalled and was presented at
the close OF her first number with a
beautiful shower bouquet Of Killarney
roses.
The most competent critics say that
Miss Jones has more than technical
perfection at the plano. Not only does
she handle the heaped up mechanical
difficulties Of the pOnderous compost
tons OF the music masters Of Europe
with ease and grace, but she gives full
expression to the soul spirit couched
In the rich melodies. With the vital
iZing touch OF genius, she adds life and
color to flights that must be given their
true emotional value to be effective
Miss Jones is the supreme mistress OF
varied effects. her range Is wonder
full.
Though slight in physical develop
ment. 50 well does she grasp the pos
sIbillties OF her instrument that she Is
able to give to massive chord passages
orchestral volume and power. Her
tone coloring is Of endless variety; her
pianissimos are the acme OF delicacy;
her runs and arpeggio passages abso-
lutely hawless. are or fairylIke light
ness. The stately rhetorical lovellness
Of tone and meter Is brought out in
everything that demands exceptional
treatment
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1913-03-15
Aviation.

Isronauts IN China are known a. ths
sons OF heaven
Following the example OF frAn ~.
tbe british government has decided o
ne only blplanes for military purposes
Tbe MECHANISM and drivers seat N :
- fs.-mau war aer0plane are sur
reunded by-an armored cyllnder. prool
against bullets 80.
One Of Germanyis numerous olnelp-.
,,.lloons hss made more than 100 jelr
peTs with passengers without mse1l
Win Z single mishap-