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BBaBBv SBaaB. BSBBBBn BBEBBBh EBBBBF BJBBB BBBBSv BBBBf aJPHBmmmVBWX "BBbBbTV" vHb 1 llV. Tlic lims and the Objects of the Frederick Douglass Center Seem to Be Sbronded In a Beep or Bark Mystery None of Its Members Can Tell What It Is Endeavoring to Accomplish Aside from Furnishing a Good Home For Its President. It is More of a Mutual Admiration Society Than Anything Else. The Frederick Douglass Center, Wabash avenue, has been running at full blast for almost two years, and up to the present time the writer has come in contact with many of the Irilliant men and women connected Tith it, and so far not one of them have been intelligent enough to convey to our stupid mind its aims or objects, and what it stands for; or what method it is pursuing or it contemplates in pursuing In order to be of the slightest practical benefit to the gat mass of the Afro-Americans residing in this city.

It is, therefore, not unreasonable to a man up a tree to arrive at the conclusion that its aims and objects are shrouded in a mighty deep mystery but there is one thing that all the officers and members of the Frederick Douglass Center agree on, and that is. that it maintains its-President, Mrs Celia Parker Woolley, and her husband. Dr. Woolley, in a mighty home at the expense of the entire Colored population of Chicago. This fact cannot successfully be denied its most enthusiastic supporters it is also admitted by the best cream of the four hundred who are connected with the Frederick Dong-kss Center, that the breath of life as not breathed Into Its lungs Tor the purpose of doing social settle ment work among the Colored people riding in the "Black Belt" or the "Red Light district;" that Its members are not supposed to reach forth their strong arms to assist the poor, the needy, the weak, the sick or the oppressed, or those who are living in squalor and misery, vice and crime.

Xot being created to perform any Pand and lofty deeds in this direction, it is very hard to conceive of practical benefit It can be to any one except to its promoters, and to all intents and purposes It- Is fast jWting into a mutual aJnuration society more than anything else. kJch is in counter distinction to the lea or impression which Mrs. "Wool-ley and her silk stocking followers 1I have to prevail, and this brings bs to a very Important phase of this ject It appears that the latter part tfjast January Edwin D. Mead, of on, Mass, contributed a long; dy article to The Transcript of Jfat city, wherein he states that Mrs. lia Parker Woolley "has so fleeply 11 tte needs of the poor Colored.

jPle that she has given up her own Wiful home, and two or three 7Un established a nodal settle. aent one of the neediest and most ded colored sections la the City, vhere she Is coateat to de with her commanding preseace, JJJPJJ' to benefit the poor, trace J64, and repulalve-appeerfag who are eo msch Ja ee iff l0Te and unbounded symaathy." the article in question ftp in the paper referred to, whtek rnave been paid -for try -Mrs. or by some of her Oafere followers who are not nor never have been Interested in the welfare of their Colored brothers and sisters except for selfish purposes, she distributed many copies of the paper among her rich white friends, conveying the Idea to them that she was living in the midst of the poorest, and the worst element of the Colored people, and doing social settlement work among them, and this- same article has been reproduced word for word on long slips of paper, which are being sent out broadcast over the country, appealing to the rich and the public In general to contribute ten dollars or lai-ger sums, to aid her In her social settlement work among the poor Negroes In Chicago. One, or two Colored ladles who are closely connected with the Frederick Douglass Center, are very bitterly opposed to being classed as belonging to the real poor class of Negroes, they are also not In favor of the false or illusive idea or Impression being scattered abroad as to Its social settlement work, when in fact there Is very little work of this kind being carried on by the "Center" these ladies are afraid to raise their voices In protestation against this false deception, which is so artfully practiced upon the public, except when they are a long distance from the "Center" ror the reason that they are fearful that its President might withhold some honors from them. Now as a matter of fact the Fred-ericg Douglass Center is not located among the and poorest class of Colored people, for there are very few Afro-Americans residing on Wa- hjash avenue between Thirtieth and Thirty-first streets, the poor or the needy class of Colored people reside west of State street, and they seldom cross It to travel east of tnat grand dividing line, unless 'they are seeking work, and If old aunt Betsy, who has for years tramped np and down the west side of State st.

win ker and summer, wearing her same old wornout calico dress, her hair ua- kept, her face singing aaa ehnntlne. the very Imboldment of all that Is revolting to the finner In stincts of humanity.a llrlng protest against the women's dubs, and Institutions like the "Center" who are sap-Tved to accomplish wonderful things in their charitable work, and otters like her should happen to stumble into the Frederick Douglass Center. aad ask for a few peaales or Wmntt. they would be tamed dowa eaa ay rt tk wort exdaetre, aad the wealthiest Afro-Americaa ia this city wv rtt hA fete dees tae oe pertaklag to all the aJW connection with the Freeenc lass Center. jeaaWffiiaKS.

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Who Has Ably Represented All the People Residing In th- Tenth Con-gresional District, New York City, for Many Years, and Who Would Make an Ideal Candidate for Governor of the Empire State. Hon. William Sulzer, who has gained a national reputation by eloquently championing the riglits of the tolling millions In the halls of Congress, was borntoJ211xabeUvN. March IS," 1S63. HTrecefved hu education in the publis schools of his native city, and was admitted to the tar in the city of his adoption In ISM, and snortly after that event he began on his brilliant political career by being successfully elected a member of the Legislature In New York.

In 1890. 1891. 1892. 1893 and 1894. In 1893 he was elected speaker or the assembly, and as such he cov ered himself over with glory and distinction.

He was a prominent delegate to the Chicago convention In 1896, ana to the Kansas City convention in 1900, and was a conspicuous vice-presidential candidate In the last named convention. The Broad ax was among the first newspapers in this country to mention his name for that exalted position. Congressman Sulzer has honorably represented the Tenth District In the great City of New York, In the Fifty-fourth. Fifty-fifth, Fifty-sixth, Fifty-seventh Congresses, and In spite of the great Republican landslide In 1504. his honesty and popularity with the common people In his district enabled him to trample down all opposition, and he overwhelmingly defeated "his Republican opponent and was triumphantly re-elected to the L.

W. Washington Chosen as One of the Deputy Clerks of the Circuit Court by James J. Gray. The first of this week, I W. Washington, President of the Cook County Colored Democracy, was chosen one of the deputy clerks of the Circuit Court by our highly esteemed and steadfast friend, James J.

Gray, who knows no man by the color of his skis, and who would make an Ideal Sheriff of Cook county. Mr. Washington has been assigned to duty as record and file writer In tbvmIIa Court, and Mr. Charles Center Case, the proficient Chief Dep- sty Clerk of the Circuit Court and his assistants are well pleased with Mr. Washington and' his work, whoso ap- potateent cannot but oe pieastos his many friends.

A George HeCoaaell oae of the faith-fal workers hi the ranks ofiDeaocra- vu HMira the aosalaartoa tor eeaaty derk, fWhe would discharge Its tfes wttheat fear er favor. --1 Fifty-eighth Congress. He Is one of the few men In tne flower halls of Congress who com-tinands the respect and attention of cILJts. members; both Democratic and Republican, he gives expression to his weighty views In relation to all the affairs of this government One of the best and most notable speeches ever delivered in either branch of Congress was his eloquent oration, recently, on the "Massacre and Slaughter of the Jewish People by the Russian Government," which Las Immortalized his name and endeared him in the hearts of all liberty-loving people throughout the civilized world. The leaders of Democracy in the Empire State would display thei-sound wisdom by selecting Congressman Sulzer as their for Governor, and as he Is the most logical candidate for all factions to unite upon, he would sweep the State from end to end and occupy the Governor's mansion at Albany for the next two years.

From November 1st, 1899, down to the present time Congressman Sulzer has been a firm supporter of The Broad Ax, and once each week It wends its way either to his law offices, 45 Broadway, or to his Capitol Hill home, Washington, D. which Is ruled over by an old Colored woman, and he Is one of our many tried and true friends! Doctor J. Arthur Cotton. Doctor J. Arthur Cotton Is fast forging to the front as one of the leading physicians and surgeons In Chicago.

He Is a graduate from the Leonard Medical School, which is run In connection with the Shaw University, Raleigh, N. and he la also a graduate from the Harvey Medical School, this city. For years Doctor Cotton has been engaged in the practice of his profession at 2234 Dearborn street, but recently he reawved to 233 22nd street, corner ot Dearborn street, over Montgomery's drag store, where he has a fine suite of elegantly appointed offices. Oflce hoars, 9 to 11 a. el, 2 to 4 p.

Telepaoae, 8243 Calaaet He Is awetlag with marked saccess his scieatifc treatment for tabercHloete. Mrs. CL H. Anderson 42M Eaagley Avew-fs spending a weeks visit ta Zeala O. The gaest of Mrs.

a H. Maxwell where she wll attend the coameaceateat ef WDberferee TJai- verKr. -Mrs. Aadersea alse esaeeta to syeaa a week la aariansttl Tie- itiag her brother aa4 sister. Los logeles, California, tbe lost Prosperous City Id tie Far West For liro- Jinerieans So Says Mrs.

W. A. Buckner In the Last of Her Interesting Articles Touching Upon Her Delightful Tour Through the Western States. Mr. Editor.

Dear Sir: I left Santa Barbara April. 7th, 1906; arrived at Los Angeles the same day? as the guest of Mrs. George W. Cushnie, 1017 East Sth street, Los Anegles, the largest city of Southern California. It is 480 miles southeast of San Francisco, on the Lcs Angeles river, twenty miles from its mouth, and on the Southern California, the Southern Pacific, and the San Pedro Salt Lake railroads, it is immediately south ofthe Sierra Madre range, and fifteen miles ea or the Pacific ocean, though San Pedro is its seaport, a city with a harbor admitting vessels of twenty feet draught and having a population of 1,787, is distant twenty-five miles.

Los Angeles is renowned for Its beauty and for the healthfnl-ness of its mild and equable climate. Its broad avenues are embowered In luxuriant foliage, and the adjacent orange grovss present a marked contrast to the barren coast of the vast unirrigated region thereabouts. In the vicinity are other places celebrated as pleasure and seaside resorts, notably Redondo Beach, Santa Monica and Santa Catalina Island. Los Angeles has Important fruit-growing and shipping interests and is an extensive wine-making place. Oranges and lemons are by far the leading exports, but there is a large trade also in cereals and garden stuffs.

Tbe city Is the mining center for Southern California and Arizona, the surrounding region having valuable deposits of gold, silver, lead and coal, asphalt and petroleum. Tbe refining of asphalt Is an Important Industry In Los Angsles. The city has a population of Colored, 4.400. The Colored people are in larger numbers In Los Angeles than In any other city In the state, and they are in all kinds of business and are progressing. There are twelve churches, five Baptist, six Methodist and one Christian church.

They are all well attended. The First A. M. E. church owns two pieces of valuable property.

The pastor. Rev. William Peck, is succeeding nicely In organizing all branches of the church. He has the support of his congregation. The Tabernacle Baptist church contemplates building soon.

The pastor, Rev. J. D. Gordon, Is a very able speaker. He has the confidence of his congregation aad'also of the community at large.

He Is -very ably assisted by his wife, who takes an interest In the work. There are five physicians. Dr. James Nelson, oae of the ablest among them, has a fine practice. He aays they are very much in need of a Colored geaecol-oglst in Los Angeles.

Dr. J. D. Outlaw. Dr.

W. R. Jehastoa, Dr. George Taylor have a xery lscratrre trao. tfce.

Dr. EL Sykes Is the oldest practitioner. He drives a haassesae automobile. There Is oae Colored dentist, Dr. A.

Garret. Be has all he can do aad Is la need of aa assist, aat, so I am tola is eae chiropodist. Dr. J. Ban, a gradoate ofProLEaaaaaeletChiesge.

Dr. Ball is very centrally located In one of the leading dry goods stores of Los Angeles, Hamburger Sons. He" Is doing welL There are two Colored lawyers. J. D.

Blair has succeeded in winning some very prominent cases. Chas. Dorden, anothef7 has a lucrative practice and deals considerably in real estate. There are two undertakers. Moore Barrett have nice parlors and a lady assistant in the person of Mrs.

Alice Patton, nee Harney, formerly of Chicago. Mr. Moore, known as Lemuel Moore, is also from Chicago. They. aro-doIng-welL- -Porter Roberts, another, have eletrant I parlors, also chapel attached.

They are kept busy. Mr. Porter, better known as Will Porter, was formerly in business In Chicago. He wishes to be remembered by all his ola friends. Mr.

William Troy owfiv tco building where Porter Roberts aro located. There are eight Colored employes in the postofflce; one Colored lady. There are four Colored newspapers the Enterprise, T. A. Green, editor; The Liberator, J.

L. Edmunds, editor; The Observer, E. T. Hubbard editor; The Eagle, J. J.

Neamorg. editor. These papers are very ably supported by the Los Angeles Colored people. There are five Colored real estate offices. Mr.

W. H. Wash-iugton owns a real estate, loan and renting agency. He conducts it on business principles. He Is progressing rapidly.

He is a brother of Mr. J. H. Washington ot Chicago. Jones' Real Estate Co.

are doing well. J. R. Loving, real estate, collecting agency and Information bureau, aro kept busy. The Southern California Real Estate and Investment Co.

are. a company of young Colored men, with Ccl. Allen Allensworth as manager. He is a very able one and is making a success of the company. They own considerable properties.

Los Angeles has six Colored grocery stores Flint Daniel, dealers In staple fruits, vegetables, cigars and tobacco; Mrs. S. Mitchell, staple and fancy groceries; H. Stricklin, groceries and meats; W. H.

Joyce, groceries and provisions; E. D. Priolean. dealer In staple and fancy groceries. There are five second hand stores 1L L.

Furniture Store; Cur 4b Cole, new and second hand furniture and stoves; H. H. Williams, second hand bought and sold; the Canadian second hand store; CapL G. W. Hawkins, new and second hand store.

There are two Colored tailors Eugene Walker, fashionable tailor; the Alright Tailors, B. C. Talbott, manager. One Junk dealer, W. M.

Campbell; one scrap iron and metal broker, John H. Jamison. There are seven Colored barber shops. Los Angelas has five Colored contractors builders, four cemcat aad. sewer tractors, tea Colored raaslsa garbage companies, twelve brick sons, twenty-ive lathers aad plasterers, tea carpenters, apace wffl not allow me to meatlea.

the naawa. There are two Colored excanrJag aad hauling compaalee, Stewart Oeeera, 1 jV: vi.