The Broad Ax

Miss Josephine Polk Held to the Grand Jury for Killing Dr. James N. Harris Before He Had Time to Count, One, Two, Three THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY Mrs. Ada Passmore, the Only Eye Witness to the Tragic Death of the Late Dr. James N. Harris, Sets Forth Her Version as to How He Was Murderously Shot Down in the Most Deliberate Cold Blooded Manner by Miss Josephine Polk, Early on Thursday Morning, November 15 MRS. PASSMORE AND HER FAMILY WERE OLD FRIENDS OF DR. HARRIS IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, WHERE HE FIRST BEGAN THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE—IT WAS HE WHO INDUCED HIM TO LOCATE IN CHICAGO, AND IN BOTH CITIES THE MEMBERS OF HER FAMILY WERE AMONG HIS FIRST PATIENTS. MRS. PASSMORE, WITH HER MOTHER, MRS. EMMA SMITH, KEEP HOUSE AT 52 EAST FORTY-THIRD STREET, AND THEY HAVE SOME BOARDERS AND ROOMERS, AND SHE FOLLOWS HAIR DRESSING AS A TRADE. FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS SHE WAS SECRETARY OF WESTERN STAR LODGE NO. 11, S. M. T., OF INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, OF WHICH SHE IS STILL A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING. SHE IS A MEMBER OF OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH AND HAS SUNG IN ITS CHOIR FOR SOME TIME; SHE IS ALSO A HARD-WORKING MEMBER OF THE HELPING HAND CLUB OF THAT CHURCH. HER STATEMENT AS TO THE TRUTH ABOUT DR. JAMES N. HARRIS, HIS DEATH AND HOW IT HAPPENED, AS SHE WAS THE ONLY EYE-WITNESS TO HIS KILLING, FOLLOWS: Vol. XXIII. Mrs. Ada Death Her W in the Joseph MRS. PASSMORE AND HER FAM HARRIS IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE— LOCATE IN CHICAGO, AND IN HER FAMILY WERE AMONG H MRS. PASSMORE, WITH HER MO HOUSE AT 52 EAST FORTY-THE BOARDERS AND ROOMERS, AND AS A TRADE. FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS SHE W LODGE NO. 11, S. M. T., OF IN SHE IS STILL A MEMBER IN G SHE IS A MEMBER OF OLIVET BA ITS CHOIR FOR SOME TIME; MEMBER OF THE HELPING H HER STATEMENT AS TO THE TRU HIS DEATH AND HOW IT HAPP WITNESS TO HIS KILLING, FOR I met Dr. James N. Harris in 1906 while he was a student at the Indiana Medical College. Members of our family were among his first patients when he opened his office on North California street, Indianapolis, Ind. When he decided to move from Indianapolis, it was to Ada Passmore he wrote for information in regard to conditions in Chieago and for information with references to the chances of a young physician. It was Ada Passmore who, after consulting Mr. Rankin, of Rankin and White, concerning the matter, advised Dr. Harris to come to Chicago. I was certain that he could make it here as he was a young man of unusual educational qualifications, studious, quiet and unassuming. He was a graduate from Roger Williams University of Nashville, Tenn., as well as a graduate from the Great Indiana Medical College. Coming to Chicago, he opened his office at 8 East Thirty-seventh street, at which place he practiced medicine with great success from 1908 to November 15, 1917. The fatal day he purchased some valuable property with money which he accumulated from the practice of medicine only. He was too much of a gentleman, too independent to accept money for which he did not work for from any person whomsoever, and more especially from a woman. I knew Dr. Harris as a good student, I knew him as a great physician, and above all I knew him as a true and unswerving friend. Since May 7th last I had been almost continually under the professional care of Dr. Harris. I was compelled on account of a backset to hasten home to his care, from Cedar Point, Ohio, where I had gone to school. give me to spend the entire summer. On November 15th I arose early, having a big day's work before me. I found myself suffering from a severe nervous headache. Therefore I decided to run down to the doctor's office and renew a supply of tablets which he had given me before for this same condition. Soon after I arrived and while still standing the down stairs door-bell rang. The doctor did not hasten to answer so it rang again and again and in a very violent manner. When the doctor got near to the door at the head of the stairs it was pushed open—a woman ran in the hall; she then ran into the reception room and on seeing me standing there she called me all kinds of dirty names. I informed her somewhat curtly that she did not know anything about me at all and for that reason if for no other I would not stand to be called such dirty names by her and that she should cease immediately—if not sooner. Seeing that I meant business, she took my advice, but she turned to the doctor and commenced to curse him and the vile language she used, may it never be repeated, not even by the most wicked man on earth, to say nothing about a woman. Dr. Harris simply said to her, "You can't use that kind of language up here. Please stop it at once." She said to him, "I will kill you before this day is over!" We were all standing in the hall at this time. Then she made a rush into the room off from the consultation room. The doctor followed her but not quickly enough, for she fired the fatal shot before he could reach her. I then ran into the consultation room in time to see her throw down the poison weapon which had ended the career of the greatest young physician that I had ever known. It was I who called the police and it was I who ran across the street to Dr. Herbert A. Turner, who was not in his office and who could not be gotten at the time. I went back to Dr. Harris' office and there remained until the police came. I was carried to the station only to identify the woman and the gun, after which I went home. At no time have I been under arrest, stories published to the contrary notwithstanding. It must be truthfully said, to the credit of Mrs. Passmore, who has been a widow for the past seven years and who is undoubtedly earning an honest living for herself, with the aid of her mother, Mrs. Emma Smith, and after a thorough investigation on the part of the writer it is a pleasure to state that Mrs. Passmore and her mother stand well in the community in which they reside. Both the white people and the Colored people in their neighborhood speak of them in the highest terms. It appears that on Thursday morning, November 15, that Mrs. Passmore, in company with one of her friends, boarded a north bound State street car at Forty-third and State streets at about 7:30 o'clock, and right here it must be stated that after she had arrived home Wednesday evening, November 14th, near 11 o'clock, from Olivet Baptist Church, she did not leave her home again until the following. That statement on her part has been verified by Mrs. Banks, one of the roomers in her home, her mother, Mrs. e, the Only Eyes Late Dr. James to How He Was deliberate Cold Bl Early on Thursday Smith, Mrs. Dawkins, and by several other disinterested members of her household. The father of Mrs. Passmore was Samuel Smith, of the Webb and Jamison Company, house movers, Indianapolis, Ind., who stood high with the best business men in that city. Her object in calling on Dr. Harris so early in the morning was to obtain some headache tablets, but as she had only arrived at his office about ten minutes ahead of Miss Polk, she was sitting in the front reception room when Miss Polk entered and the terrible tragedy occurred before Dr. Harris had a chance to furnish her the tablets. Mrs. Passmore states that the horrible scene can never be blotted out of her memory; that Dr. Harris did not grab Miss Polk by the hands and attempt to throw them up, but that his life was snuffed out before he had time to do that; that Miss Polk was at least four or five feet away from Dr. Harris when she fired the bullet from his revolver clear through his head; that before he met his sudden death at her hands he had not threatened her nor even attempted to harm one hair in her jealous and excitable head. Mrs. Passmore, as stated above, is a loyal member of Olivet Baptist Church, sings in its choir, works hard to assist some of its less fortunate members through the Helping Hand Club of that church. She is prominent in secret Society circles, she has hosts of friends among the most highly respectable people in this city and in other sections of the country who have unbounded faith in her honesty of purpose and who are firmly convinced that she is absolutely innocent of doing anything wrong in connection with the death of the late Dr. James N. Harris. DR. J. W. McDOWELL GAVE SOME VERY DAMAGING TESTIMONY AGAINST MISS JOSEPHINE POLK AT THE PRELIMINARY HEARING BEFORE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE HAYNES-HE DECLARED THAT "HE FULLY EXPECTED THAT EITHER DR. HARRIS WOULD KILL HER OR THAT SHE WOULD KILL HIM BEFORE THEY ENDED THEIR LOVE SPATS. MRS. ADA PASSMORE TESTIFIED THAT MISS POLK EXCLAIMED THAT: "SHE WOULD KILL DR. HARRIS BEFORE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, ENDED!" MISS POLK WAS HELD TO THE GRAND JUEY BY JUDGE HAYES, WITHOUT BAIL; LATER ON SHE WAS RELEASED ON FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS BOND. Wednesday afternoon Miss Josephine Polk, who suddenly ended the life of Dr. James N. Harris in his office at Thirty-seventh and State streets early on Thursday morning, November 15th, which fact was fully set forth in these columns last week, had her preliminary hearing before Judge Hayes of the Municipal Court, at Thirty-fifth and Halsted street, Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock, and the court room, which is insanitary and a burning disgrace to the great city of Chicago, was crowded down with the friends of Miss Polk and with those who were just crazy to gaze upon her out of curiosity. She is rather nice ly Eye With James N. e Was Murde old Blooded hursday Me Stenographer and slightest provo revolver and i imperfections looking and anyone glancing at her who understands and can read human nature will have no trouble in arriving at the conclusion that she is full of fire and redhot pepper and that if she should happen to be crossed in any way that she would more than likely explode at any time. Mrs. Ada Passmore was the first witness and after stating that she resided at 52 East Forty-third street, she went on to state that on Thursday morning November 15, 1917, that she arrived at the office of Dr. Harris, who had been her regular doctor for many years shortly before 8 o'clock. That she did not see him when she first entered his office and so wended her way on through the hall to the reception room, which is located in the front part of the office; that she sat down in the first chair near the door, and that while sitting in the front reception room she heard the door bell ring many times. At that moment Dr. Harris emerged from his consultation or private room and started to open the door; that the very next thing she heard the voice of a woman who demanded to know what is the reason that you would not open the door. Mrs. Passmore further stated that she was still sitting in the reception room when the first shot was fired and hten she heard Miss Polk excitedly exclaim, "I will kill you before this day is over, you dirty, black—s of a—b—." She further declared that she first saw Dr. Harris on that fateful Thursday morning as he approached the reception room. That when the second shot was fired she was standing in the doorway leading into the reception room, that she ran into the consultation room and she saw Miss Polk throw the revolver down on the floor which had ended the life of Dr. Harris. Then she ran out of his office, like a maddened wild tigress, with some of his blood on her clothing. In conclusion Mrs. Passmore asserted that Dr. Harris was standing four or five feet away from Miss Polk when she coldly and heartlessly shot him down at her feet. Stemographer and typist in the Chicago Public Library, who, seemingly without the slightest provocation, snuffed out the life of Mr. James N. Harris with his own revolver and in the twinkling of an eye sent him on into eternity with all of his imperfections resting upon his head. MISS JOSEPHINE POLK Mrs. Nellie Dixon, who, with her husband, resides in part of the flat in which Dr. Harris had his office, followed Mrs. Passmore and she related how she had tossed the keys out of her window to Miss Polk on that long to be remembered Thursday morning as she was sick herself at that time and was not able to get up and unlock the doors for her; that shortly after Miss Polk had unlocked the second door leading into Dr. Harris' office she heard the fussing or quarreling and then the shooting, someone calling on the telephone, the running through the hall on the part of Miss Polk and then the policemen; that no time that morning did she enter the apartments occupied by Dr. Harris, that she never knew the least thing pertaining to his business or personal or love affairs. Policeman James Messkill was the next witness, and he described how he had discovered Dr. Harris lying on the floor in his private office with a bullet hole clear through his brain, with the revolver near him and another bullet hole in the wall about six or eight feet from the floor; that he could hardly see how Dr. Harris could have been shot in the manner in which he was if he had been struggling with Miss Polk for the possession of his revolver. Police Officer Wm. P. Gorman, who seems to be very much of a gentleman, was the next witness, and he stated how he had picked up the pocketbook of Miss Polk and on opening it he found some cards in it containing her home address, 3728 Forest avenue, and going there he had found a revolver in her room which he had lugged away with him. Captain Matthew Zimmer, in charge of the Stanton Avenue Police Station, was the next to testify and his testimony was along the same lines which he gave at the coroner's inquest last week and it appeared in full in the last issue of this paper. Dr. J. W. McDowell, who was an old friend of Dr. Harris, gave some very No.11 damaging testimony against Miss Polk. It also seems that he was a friend of Miss Polk and imparted important to both of them in regard to their love affairs, and if the e is anything in the old story, namely, that true love never runs smooth, then Miss Polk and Dr. Harris were really and truly in love with each other, for they continued to love each other so long and hard until their love caused the death of Dr. Harris. Dr. McDowell stated that at one time that after Miss Polk and Dr. Harris had had one of their love spats that she called on him with her revolver and implored him to get them straightened out again; that he urged her to do away with her revolver before she murdered some one in a heat of passion; that near onto 9 o'clock Thursday morning, November 15, 1917, before he had departed from his home at 3518 Calumet avenue, his phone rang and on answering it the voice at the other end of the wire exclaimed, "This is Miss Josephine Polk and I wish that you would rush over to the office of Dr. James N. Harris, for I fear that I have done something there that I did not intend to do." Miss Polk was the next and last witness, and she was attired in deep mourning. She stated that she first met Dr. Harris in July, 1910, at the Murray Hill flat building located on South Wabash avenue near 37th street and from that time up until his death at her hands they had been engaged by word of mouth to be married some time in the remote future; that he had never presented her with a diamond engagement ring nor ever attempted to set or fix the date of their wedding. After she had related just how Dr. Harris met his death at her hands Thursday morning, November 15, 1917, Judge Hayes held her to the grand jury without bail, and Col. S. B. Turner wanted to tote her over on the north side, but Judge Hayes informed him that he was no police officer and he would not permit him to do so. Later on Miss Polk was released on $5,000 bonds. MILITARY OFFICER M. HON. WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON The bold and ceuracious Mayor of Chicago; true-blue American, who is making rapid headway in his race for the United States Senatorship from Illinois. BOLAND W. HAYES AND MRS. LENA JAMES HOLT GAVE A DELIGHTFUL MUSICAL RECITAL OR CONCERT AT THE SOUTH PARK M. E. CHURCH, TUESDAY EVENING—THEY WERE BOTH GREETED BY A VAST AUDIENCE. mise on one that seemed to satisfy all and especially the young ladies and gentlemen who persist in saying "good night" several times before a departure is finally executed. The piece was entitled, "Oh, No John." A kind of heart balm that made the fair damsel reject the proposal to stay or go. This By Wm. H. Clark. One of the most important and history making events of the week among the Colored people of Chicago was the great Song Recital given by Mr. Roland W. Hayes, tenor, and Mrs. Lena James Holt, accompanist, on Tuesday evening, November 27, at the South Park M. E. church, Thirty-third street and South Park avenue. The program was rendered in the main auditorium of the church, one of the most beautiful and best appointed places of worship under the control of the Colored people of this city. The architecture, finishing, fixtures and arrangement of this edifice represent the highest ideals of human conception in the creation of religious temples, where the spiritual man may seek and receive Divine blessings. Bodily comfort and spiritual inspiration seems to have been the chief and controlling thought of those who designed and built this magnificent cathedral. The semi-circular arrangement of the cushioned seats; the soft moon-like glow of the clustered lights and the acoustical adjustments that distribute sound with equal force and effect to all parts of the auditorium, thereby reducing the difficulty of hearing to a negligible quantity, are elements that greeted the patrons of this occasion and greatly contributed to the blessings of the evening. Upon entering the sanctuary of this grand old tabernacle one was completely divorced from the worries and cares of the world. The audience was composed of friends and members of the church and the performers and lovers of music and represented the various walks of life among the Colored people of Chicago. Especially did the professional and business people show their appreciation in large numbers, a fact of great significance to the masses who sit and listened to the counsel of race leaders. The number that attended ran high into the hundreds and reflected great credit upon that class of men and women who seek to devote their lives to useful endeavors. Great good comes from affairs of this kind and the benefits therefrom are not confined to those who chanced to attend, but the influence is felt by the immediate community which is rapidly being changed from white to Colored residents. Mr. Hayes began the program with his appearance on the stage and a deep and graceful bow, and was followed by Madam Holt, one of Chicago's most charming and accomplished musical scholars, who struck the tune of "Beloved, It Is Morn," and soon swayed a cheering audience into a deep silence to listen to the masterful voice of one of nature's most finished products. The rendition was exceptionally pleasing and met the expectation of the most fastidious mind. Mr. Hayes fairly exceeded himself. His voice is deep, sweet and mellow; his articulation clear and distinct and his control a perfection. He handled each of his numbers with equal grace and skill to the entire satisfaction of his hearers. Harmony, excellence and happiness characterized the rendition of the entire program. Mrs. Holt was equally pleasing in her executions at the piano. Many requests were made for special selections but owing to a slight indisposition of the throat the singer was forced to refuse and only after repeated persuasion was he induced to compro- PAGE TWO mise on one that seemed to satisfy all and especially the young ladies and gentlemen who persist in saying "good night" several times before a departure is finally executed. The piece was entitled, "Oh, No John." A kind of heart balm that made the fair damsel reject the proposal to stay or go. This piece pictured the woman's characteristic cunning in her endeavor to control man thru the art of negative pretention and lead him into the sea of matrimonial bliss. Many praises were heaped upon the noble pastor, Rev. Bryant, and his noble congregation for such a rare musical treat and a great moral and spiritual awakening in the community is predicted. The congregation is bending every effort to meet their financial obligations and build up one of the largest memberships in the city. One of their chief aims is to keep the moral status of the community at a very high mark and make it one of the best residential districts in the city. The idea of looking to the church for higher forms of amusements is rapidly spreading and ere long there will be less crime, fewer arrests and better homes. UNITED STATES POSTAL CLERKS IN THIS CITY DEMAND AN IN- CREASE IN THEIR PAY OWING TO THE HIGH COST OF LIVING. Last Sunday afternoon thousands of postoffice employees of this city and their well wishers held a great mass meeting at the Princess theater and a great overflow meeting in the Fraternal hall on Adams street near State. The meetings were held under the auspices of Local No.1, National Federation of Postal Employees, and the Chicago Letter Carriers' Association, in affiliation with the American Federation of Labor. The postal employees of this city claim that they have not had an increase in their wages for the past ten or fifteen years, and only a small per cent of them receive about $100 per month, it seems no more than fair and just that they should be able to draw down more pay, at least while the high cost of living continues to look up before us on every hand and in every nook and corner. The music for the occasion was furnished by the letter carriers' band. Oscar F. Nelson, vice president Chicago Federation of Labor, presided. Congressman Neils Juul was the leading speaker and he pledged his word and honor that he would labor hard in Congress to secure an increase of 25 per cent and strongly support Congressman Martin B. Madden's reclassification bill now pending in Congress. The other speakers were as follows: Mrs. Mary V. Halas, national president, Woman's Auxiliary; John Fitzpatrick, president, Chicago Federation of Labor; Oscar F. Nelson, vice president, Chicago Federation of Labor; Edw. J. Gainor, national president, Letter Carriers' Association; Thomas F. Flaherty, legislative representative, National Federation of Postoffice Employes. Bro. D. W. Jones' male quartet and Bro. R. J. Evans' Premier quartet furnished some dandy selections, to the great delight of those who attended the meetings. 3 MORE WHITE MEN GUILTY OF EAST ST. LOUIS RIOTING. Belleville, Ill.-Special.-Three more white men were convicted in the Circuit Court here today of conspiracy charges growing out of the East St. Louis race riots of July 2 and fined $500 each. A fourth defendant was found not guilty. Those convicted were Frank Evanhoff, Daniel Walsh and Edward Otto, all of East St. Louis. John Rogers was acquitted. THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO, DECEMBER 1, 1917 By Attorney H. B. Gaines. Chicago, Ill., Nov. 25, 1917. Editor of Legal Helps: While driving a team on W. 47th Street, a street car struck my wagon, knocking me off the wagon and caused me to fall against the curb. As the result of this fall I was severely injured, and suffered much pain. I was unable to work for five weeks. During the time I was unable to work my employer paid my doctor bill and $0.00 per week which was half my wages. He then informed me that I was not entitled to further benefits. Can I sue the street railway company and recover damages for injuries sustained because of their negligence? Can I recover any further benefits from my employer? N. B. W. Nos. 1 and 2. Where the employer and employee are within the provision of the Compensation Act and the employee is injured while performing his duties by the negligence of a third party who is also within the provisions of the Act, the employee can only recover the amount provided for in the Compensation Act. When the amount provided for has been paid in full, the employee can not recover damages from the employer or third person. Editor of Legal Helps: Ten years ago I was married in Alabama and lived there with my wife until 1914, when we separated. I am now living in Chicago and would like to get a divorce. Can I bring suit here, or must I sue in Alabama? M. J. You may sue here, provided you have been a resident of Illinois for one year or more. Chicago, IL., Nov. 25, 1917. Editor of Legal Helps: I am running a rooming and boarding house on Wabash Avenue. Last Friday I locked out one of my boarders who had failed to pay me for two weeks' board and room. The next day he sent for his trunk and other property which were in the room formerly occupied by him. I refused to let the expressman have the trunk until Mr. H. paid his bill. Mr. H. came in last night and threatened to get an officer to force me to let him have the trunk. Have I a right to hold the trunk until the bill is paid! MRS. M. B. Yes. The law gives you a lien on the goods and you may hold them until the debt is paid. THE ANNUAL TUSKEGEE NEGEO CONFERENCE. Tuskegee, Ala.—(Special.)—Preparations are under way already for the annual Tuskegee Negro Conference which is to be held here January 16 and 17, 1918. The past year has brought much prosperity to the Negro farmers of the South. Crops have been unusually abundant, and the prices they are receiving for their products are also unusually high. How to make use of this prosperity in the face of the war conditions will be taken up by the conference. The general topic for discussion will be "Meeting the Needs of the War Situation." Invitations are being sent to a group of speakers of national importance and national reputation; men whose activities are now very pronounced in the [Image of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. MR. ISAAC N. POWELL High-class stock broker, with offices at 29 South La Salle who is a strong factor in business circles in this city Republican candidate for Treasurer of Cook County High-class stock broker, with offices at 29 South La Salle street, and prominent banker, who is a strong factor in business circles in this city, who would make a tip-top Republican candidate for Treasurer of Cook County in 1918. High-class stock broker, with offices at 29 South La Salle street, and prominent banker, who is a strong factor in business circles in this city, who would make a tip-top Republican candidate for Treasurer of Cook County in 1918. various problems of defense and conservation. Principal R. R. Moton has received information that special delegations from Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi will attend the conference. Application has been made to the Southeastern Passenger Associates for special rates on all railroads. A GREAT LITERARY TREAT. The eight annual essay contest will be held in the beautiful auditorium of the St. Mark M. E. church, 50th and Wabash avenue, Sunday afternoon, December 16, 1917, at 2:30 o'clock. Subject, "What Will Be the Status of the Negro in the World's Democracy?" This is the original essay contest that has created so much interest in this city for the past eight years. Six of the leading literary clubs will take part. The prizes are two diamond rings, donated by Dr. Louie Usselmann, 3150 So. State street. The affair will be held under the auspices of the St. Mark Lyceum. There will be a refined musical program and expensive prizes awarded. The two beautiful diamond rings which have been donated by the everpopular and up-to-date jeweler, Dr. Louis Usselmann, 3150 South State street, can be seen at any time by those who are interested in the outcome of the original annual Essay Contest and the public in general at his first-class establishment where it is a great pleasure to select what you desire to buy in his line of business. THE NEGRO FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE The Negro Fellowship League will hold its ninth annual meeting at the Reading Room, 3005 South State street, Sunday, December 2, at 4 p. m. Every member of the League is urged to be present and hear reports of the officers and the election of officers. Last Sunday the Fellowship League had a most excellent address from Major Alfred M. Ford, who explained why he had received an honorable discharge from the Army. The committee was appointed to see what, if anything, could be done to have Major Ford restored to his rights. Some excellent music was rendered by the Quinn Chapel Sunday School Quartette. Owing to the absence of the President, who was in Rockford, Ill., Mr. J. H. Bolden presided. Mrs. Barnett will also make a report of her trip to Rockford. Ida B. Wells Barnett, President. GRAND ESSAY CONTEST AND MUSICALE. Under auspices of the Young Women's Patriotic Club of Bethel Sunday School, to be held in the auditorium of Bethel Church, corner Thirtieth and Dearborn streets, Sunday, Dec. 9, 1917, 2:30 p. m. Proceeds of silver offering at door to go to Sunday School Literature Fund for Camp Grant and Camp Logan. Subject, "Woman and the War." Representatives from the leading Sunday schools of the city will participate. First prize: Handsome diamond ring. Second prize: Beautiful diamond lavalier. Prizes donated by C. J. Jackson, the popular Colored jeweler, 3242 S. State street, and are now on exhibition at his store. Come early to get a seat. Irene McCoy-Gaines, Chairman Committee. W. D. Cook, Pastor. R. E. Moore, Superintendent. 98 HON. CHARLES S. DENEEN Ex-State's Attorney of Cook County, ex-Governor of Illinois and strong Republican candidate for United States Senator from the Sucker State in 1918. Ex-State's Attorney of Cook County, ex-Governor of Illinois and strong Republican candidate for United States Senator from the Sucker State in 1918. HOLD FUNERAL SERVICE FOR FORMER DIPLOMAT. Funeral services for the late James L. Curtis, former minister to Liberia, whose body was brought to this country through the courtesy of the Swedish government, were held at the Bethel Methodist church, West Thirtieth and South Dearborn streets, Tuesday. The relatives of the former minister live here. CORNERSTONE LAYING, HYDE PARK A. M. E. CHURCH. The Hyde Park A. M. E. Church had a cornerstone laying Sunday November 25, Dr. R. E. Wilson, the presiding elder of Chicago district, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Alonzo J. Browling, city missionary, who has been acting minister during the illness of Rev. Wm. H. Griffin. SNEEZES SO HARD HE BREAKS COLLAR BONE. Atlanta, Ga. — (Special.) — George Taylor, manager of the Billy Sunday Tabernacle lunch room, sneezed so hard he broke his collar bone and tore the muscles in his neck loose so that his head dropped over on his shoulder. After a surgeon bound up the injuries he went back to work. AFRICAN PRINCE WEDS HERE ON A LECTURE TOUR. Prince Joseph B. Blaychett, of Africa, was married Thursday to Miss Minnie Lee Johnson in the South Park M. E. Church, the Rev. G. R. Bryant officiating. Prince Blaychett, who says his father was ruler of a province in Algiers, came to America recently to lecture. BREAD WASTER GETS LIFE Pinkie Lee, a Negro bus boy in the Edelweiss gardens, was sentenced to a term of from one year to life, Wednesday, for slaying Joseph Brill, a waiter. Brill rebuked the boy for wasting bread. Lee struck him with a platter. SUNSHINE RESCUE MISSION. Phone Calumet 5915. 2839 S. State St. Services every night at 8 p. m. H. Franklin Bray, Supt. Two hungering souls came forward for prayer Sunday night, following the most excellent address of Mr. Jesse W. James. The layman service led by Mr. Jno. P. Faulkner Sunday evening was highly appreciated by all present. Rev. A. J. Benmarcateau preached last Wednesday evening. Mrg. M. D. Early preached Saturday evening—'C.' Arthur A. Lowry has the honor of being the only Afro-American lawyer in Pontic, Ill., and he is kept busy all the time in looking after the interests of his many white and colored clients. The University Society. The University Society entertained several visiting friends on last Sunday at their regular meeting. Young Miss Ware, daughter of Attorney and Mrs. Ware, rendered a violin solo; Mr. Jas. F. Meyers read a paper on the Life of Frederick Douglass; Mr. John Owens discoursed on the Works and Style of Frederick Douglass, giving a very excellent interpretation of the author's famous Fourth of July oration. Next regular meeting, Sunday, Dec. 9, 5300 Wabash Avenue. The Progressive Negro League. The Progressive Negro League meets Sunday, December 2, at club rooms, 5213 S. Dearborn Street. Good speakers. Public welcome. The members of the Kansas Club met last Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Slaughter, 4313 St. Lawrence Avenue. Plans are on foot for a big social event on the 29th of December. The Theosophical Society. Miss Gail Wilson will address the members of the Theosophical Society, Sunday evening, December 2, at the home of Attorney and Mrs. Harris B. Gaines, 5827 Wentworth Avenue. Visitors welcomed. The Chicago Fisk Club. The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Chicago Fisk Club will be held Sunday, December 2, 6 p. m. at Douglass Center. All members are urged to attend. Business of importance. "Did I understand you to say that Mr. Grabcoin has more money than he knows what to do with?" "No. That is merely the point of view held by some of Mr. Grabcoin's neighbors who think they could enjoy life a great deal more than he does, if they only had his money."—New Haven Journal. If moths get into the closet, satuate a cloth ten or twelve inches square with formaldehyde; hang cloth in the closet and close up tightly for twelve hours. The same plan may be used in chests, trunks or boxes, where clothing is stored. The fumes will kill moths as well as their eggs; also germs of any kind. No odor is left in the clothing. Meaning of Biblical Phrase. The "lodge in a garden of cucumbers," mentioned in Isaiah 1:8, is a rude temporary shelter erected in the open grounds in which a boy or man is set to watch to scare away robbers or the foxes and jackels from the vines. Daily Thought. The noblest mind the best contentment has.—Spenser. CLUB NOTES. C. H. TURNER. President. The Kansas Club. Voice of Envy: Death to Moths ```markdown ``` HON. JAMES HAMILTON LEWIS "The Whip of the Senate," strong supporter of President W measures and Democratic candidate for re-election to the in 1918 from Illinois. CHIPS. Tunnels of Although tunne "The Whip of the Senate," strong supporter of President Wilson's war policies or measures and Democratic candidate for re-election to the United States Senate in 1918 from Illinois. "The Whip of the Senate," strong supporter of President Wilson's war policies or measures and Democratic candidate for re-election to the United States Senate in 1918 from Illinois. Dr. W. H. Marshall, 3509 S. State street, is improving again after being confined to his home for the past two weeks with illness. Attorney N. K. McGill, 184 W. Washington street, left Wednesday evening for Jacksonville, Fla., where he will spend ten days on legal business. Attorney J. Gray Lucas, 608 E. 36th street, left Wednesday evening for Koono, Ind., where he enjoyed his Thanksgiving dinner with Mrs. Lucas and her relatives. He will return to the city Monday. Mrs. Geneva Smith, 5363 S. Dearborn street, and her sister, Mrs. Katie Fowler-Bowling, will leave for Washington, D. C. shortly after the middle of December where they will spend the holidays with their sister, Mrs. Alice Dunn. Miss Eva Burleigh, sister of the noted musical composer of that name, died in her home in the city of New York a few days ago. She was noted for her civic work and gave much promise of being one of the coming women of this country. One hundred dollars was realized from the matinee given at the Grand Theater last Friday afternoon for the benefit of the Kit and Comfort Club and no one worked harder for its success than Madam Rosa Lee Tyler and Mrs. W. A. Buckner. Attorney Harris F. Williams now occupies one of the most extensive suites of law offices in Chicago. He is located on the 20th floor of the Harris Trust Building, 111 W. Monroe street, phone Central 4407. With all of his rush of business Mr. Williams, who is one of our warm friends, always conducts himself like a first-class gentleman. --- careful business man, ex-County Commissioner, former Alderman of the Second Ward, who is ready and willing to go to the mat with all comers in the Aldermanic contest this coming spring. CHIPS 一 Tunnels of the Ancients. Although tunneling is among the most ancient of enterprises, more progress has been made in it the last century than in the twenty centuries which preceded it. It is now known that back in the semi-mythical days of the Theban kings the long tunnel into the mountain rock, expanding at a distance of 400 feet or so, into some lofty chamber, was a common work. The rock temples of Nubia and India, too, show that in certain matters at any rate moderns may still learn from the ancients. If this world affords true happiness, it is to be found in a home where love and confidence increase with years, where the necessities of life come without severe strain, where luxuries enter only after their cost has been carefully considered. We are told that wealth is a test of character—few of us have to submit to it. Poverty is the more usual test. It is difficult to be very poor and maintain one's self-respect.—A. Edward Newton in the Atlantic. Put Outside the Law. The strangest punishment which still survives in Great Britain under modern law is that of "outlawry." About ten years ago a lawyer charged with forging a check was "outlawed" in the Glasgow high court. By this sentence the person of the accused is declared forfeit. He cannot bear testimony in a court, nor sue, nor defend an action. He cannot act on a jury, nor vote at an election, nor act as tutor or guardian to another person. If anyone robs him he has no redress. Philadelphia Had First Magazine. The city that gave birth to the magazine is not the city from which now come the greater number of our standard and popular periodicals. Philadelphia, not New York, was the first literary center of the New World; for although Boston produced the first newspaper, in the fourth year of the eighteenth century, Penn's city was next, and in the magazine field it was first. Real Happiness. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, DECEMBER 1, 1917 POLITICAL SITUATION United States Senatorship in Eight States Represents the Leading Political Event of 1918 Ex-Governor Chas. S. Deneen, Wm. Hale Thompson, Mayor, and Congressman Medill McCormick, Known Candidates in Illinois, with Attorney General Brundage and Judge Advocate Chiperfield, Suspected Candidates. BY BEAUREGARD F. MOSELEY. The leading political event of 1918 will be the election of United States Senators in the states of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota and Kentucky. Four of these states are represented by Democrats and four by Republicans, and it is the purpose of the Democrats to not only hold their own, but to elect Democrats in Wisconsin, Nebraska and South Dakota. It is urged, among other things, that the hardest battle will be fought in overcoming what is known as "La Follette Americanism." The Democrats have already planned to re-elect Senator Lewis in Illinois, upon the dissension among the Republicans, there being three distinct political factions in the state among the Republicans; and it is this division that the Democrats bank upon to re-elect Senator Lewis. The other known candidates for United States Senator in Illinois are the Mayor, Wm. Hale Thompson, Ex-Governor Chas. S. Deneen and Congressman-Large Medill McCormick, and those suspected of having senatorial aspirations are Attorney General Brundage and Judge Advocate Chipperfield. This would make a beautiful field of five, with the odds favoring Thompson, for in this state, like in most of the states, there are quite a large number of Republican voters who do not believe in the conduct of the war, nor in the manner and method by which the country got into it. They are not disloyal, but they are so intensely American that they are fearful of doing America and Americans harm and injustice by overzealous efforts to carry on the war in Europe instead of waiting to have the war brought to them. They fear a great mistake has been made. They are of the opinion that no nation on earth would in the first place dare attack us, and that in the second place no three nations combined in the world can lick us if they attack us upon our home ground, and that for this and other reasons, the loss of life, the draining of the country of money, food and provisions to feed our armies and allies abroad, are the results of poor statesmanship, and that no person having anything to do with the present status of affairs is entitled to re-election. This element will favor the man who has been, in their Kingbird a Hard Fighter Some country folk call the kingbird the bee martin, because he occasionally in his insect-catching life snaps up a bee. The kingbird loves the orchard. There, while his mate is covering the eggs, he takes to a tree top to look over the landscape and the skyscape. When a hawk or a crow comes in sight the kingbird is off for a battle in which he does all the fighting. Occasionally, he takes a ride on the enemy's back for a yard or so, pecking his hardest to make his victim exceed the speed limit. Significant Shakes As the thumbs of a dying person fold beneath the fingers, so the handwriting begins to disintegrate when the intellectual faculties and physical vigor are on the wane. Observations of this kind are possible for there is an outward sign for each separate nerve degeneration. The user of drugs and stimulants can be easily discovered, for each of these positions has its particular quiver or irregularity.-Industrial Management. Explains Corp's Fruitfulness Many plant students are led to wonder how ears of corn become so well pollenated that no vacancies occur among the kernels, for the tassels are so far above the silks and winds blow freely throughout the fields. But close observation has shown that there are 7,000 pollen grains to every ovule, and only one is necessary. Code of Beauty. Our code and schedule of beauty is. I often feel, a very formal affair. Either we are afraid or ashamed to differ from received opinions, or we have never thought of revising the code we adopted in our youth, or we do not really look at things, or we do not care about beauty at all.—A. C. Benson. Left Virginia Something. Baby Jim had found Virginia's candy sack and had appropriated the contents. Later he confessed his sin and tried to impress the listener with the idea that, bad as the case was, it might have been worse. "I ate all of Virginia's candy," said he, "but I left the bag for her to pop." Famous Cherokee Halfbreed. Sequoyah, inventor of the Cherokee alphabet, was one of the great men of the Indian race. He was a halfbreed whose English name was George Guess. His father was a white man and his mother a full-blood Indian woman. judgment, less responsible for the conditions. No one who knows the political game can at this time predict the winner. They are all fine entries, and a good jockey could ride either of them to victory. Ex-Governor Chas. S. Deneen has a host of political friends who know the game and how to handle their mount. The Ex-Governor possesses sixteen years of as fine a political record as was ever made in the state. As State's Attorney of Cook County and Governor of Illinois he has demonstrated not only his ability but his knowledge of the wants of the people of the states. This makes him a most probable winner. Congressmen-at-Large Medill McCormick has made a clean, vigorous representative in the Congress now convening for the winter session, is well informed and is favorably known throughout the state. His greatest handicap will be to disassociate and divorce his candidacy from the baleful influence of the Chicago Tribune. If it can be made to appear that he is not responsible for the editorial attitude of the Tribune towards certain measures and people, he has a splendid chance of wearing the toga. Mayor Wm. Hale Thompson is one of those puzzling entries that takes to any kind of a track, the heavier the better, and runs well in any kind of weather. He is a demon for speed and punishment, and having already got a good start, he is likely to finish in the money. All classes of citizens in the state—humble, high and low—admire his pluck, his sagacity and his fighting qualities. Men are men with him, and there is something about him that appeals humanly to the human. The attempts to discredit him have brought to his assistance a large number of people who would not have been actively interested in him. His known ability to do things makes one feel, who would like to ride the winner, of placing a bet on him clear across the board. Col. J. Ham Lewis is to be reckoned with. He is resourceful, agile and a forensic battier. Bryan nominated himself in 1896 by his forensic ability, and who knows but that Col. J. Ham Lewis may not be able to re-elect himself in 1918. May the best man win. Proof of Power of Advertising "Advertising is a great art," said one tradesman to another a day or so ago. "Let me give you an illustration: Who should be the best-known son of Jacob? Reuben, of course. But which do you read of and remember most easily? Why Joseph: because he advertised. He wore a coat of many colors, whilst the rest of the family went about in the ordinary kind—whatever they may have been. So we hear of Joseph and his brethren. Such is the power of advertising." Extend Helping Hand. Many of the world's failures would have been splendid successes, if, in their struggling stage, some one had reached out a helping hand to them—had spurred them on when the bitterness of disappointment crushed them. There is, indeed, a moral here. The woman isn't living who cannot do some bit of good. Then let her lose no time in doing it—in offering the word of hope or encouragement which is the greatest stimulus the world ever knew. Fuel Value of Woods Hickory, oak, beech, birch, hard ma- ple, ash, elm, locust, long-leaf pine and cherry have fairly high heat values, and only one cord of seasoned wood of those species is required to equal one ton of coal. Hickory, of the non- resinous woods, has the highest fuel value per unit volume of wood, and has other advantages. It burns evenly and, as housewives say, holds the heat. The oak comes next, followed by beech, birch and maple. Man and His Weight Between forty and fifty a man who allows his weight to remain high is running more danger of an early demise than he would run if he contracted typhoid fever. What is more, if he were stricken with that disease, his chance would be 10 per cent less than normal. A man who is thinner than the average, on the other hand, has less danger of dying in the decade than a man who tips the scales at the normal figure. Sign Languages It is said that Gen. Hugh S. Scott is one of the world's greatest experts in sign language, and that without any fighting he has settled more disputes with Indians than any other man in history. Most of them were settled, too; without a spoken word, just by signs and gestures. General Scott speaks practically every North American Indian dialect, besides being familiar with the primitive languages of other lands. 107 PEV HON. MEDILL McCORMICK Congressman-at-Large and one of the st Old Party, who has already started his state in 1918. Congressman-at-Large and one of the strong and influential leaders of the Grand Old Party, who has already started his boom for United States Senator from this state in 1918. THE SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.1-FIFTIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Much has been said through the columns of the press, in relation to the proposed new Constitution, or the new Constitutional Convention. If anyone will take the trouble to look into the matter they will learn that fully seven years will pass away before any new Constitution could be in full force and effect in this State. All the Democratic and Republican members except one Democratic State Senator, in both branches of the Fiftieth General Assembly, voted in favor of the following Senate joint resolution No. 1, Fiftieth General Assembly, which gives the people the right to decide whether or not they desire to revise, alter or amend the Constitution of this State: Senate Joint Resolution No. 1, Fiftieth General Assembly. Whereas, The provisions of the Constitution of this State are in many respects inadequate to the present and prospective needs of the people; and Whereas, By its provisions it is not possible to submit to the people a proposition to amend more than one article of the Constitution at the same time; therefore be it Resolved, by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring herein, That a convention is necessary to revise, alter or amend the Constitution of this State, and that the question of the calling of such convention shall be submitted to the electors of this State at the next general election, as provided for in Article XIV of the present Constitution. 1930 M. B. MAJOR ROBERT R. JACKSON Republican Candidate for the Nomination for Alderman Republican Candidate for the Nomination for Alderman from the Second Ward. 107 PEV rong and influential leaders of the Grand boom for United States Senator from this Adopted by the Senate January 24, 1917. Concurred in by the House of Representatives March 14, 1917. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE NINETY AND NINE CLUB ENDORSING MAJOR BOBEET R. JACKSON FOR ALDERMAN OF THE SECOND WARD. The following resolutions were passed at a recent meeting of the Ninety and Nine Club, in favor of Maj. Jackson for alderman of the Second Ward: WHEREAS, Major R. R. Jackson, republican candidate for alderman of the Second Ward has for three terms successfully defended the rights of our people whom he was representing in the legislature of the State of Illinois, and WHEREAS, We believe his past record, his lofty ideals, his unerring judgment and fraternal relation to his fellow citizens will make him most capable as champion of the rights and interests of the people of Chicago, and especially, the colored citizens of the Second Ward. THEREFORE, Be it resolved that we, the Ninety and Nine Club, heartily endorse and pledge ourselves to support Major R. R. Jackson in the coming election for alderman of the Second Ward. NINETY AND NINE CLUB, ```markdown ``` for Alderman from the Second Ward. PAGE THREE Mrs. S. B. May, President. Miss O. B. Fleming See'v. The CRANFORD Apartment Building 3600 Wabash Avenue The CRANFORD Apartment Building 3600 Wabash Avenue THE BROADWAY The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric lights, tile baths, marble entrance. PAGE FOUR The CR Apartmen 3600 Wal The finest building ever open cago. Steam heat, electric li Phone Main 263 FREE STYLE BOOK HAIR To Colored Women We are the largest market for Colored Women's Hair. Our latest book showing new styles in hair dressing sent free. Hair, colored we man should have one. We sell thou- sands our hair and toilet articles. Satisfaction guaranteed on money back. We make the best solid Brass STRAIGHT- ENING combs, with extra heavy back, fully guaranteed. With each comb we give lamp cap FAN. Send money order or stamp. 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The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company Peoples Gas Bldg. Phone Wabash 6000 I am wholly dependent upon flat flame burners for illumination and hereby apply for free installation of two (2) Junior mantle lights as provided by City Ordinance, passed June 25, 1917. Name _____ Address _____ Hair Made to Grow Long, Soft and Silky AMY STARKING says her hair was tapered and short well, she good Eucommiae, and also chose a much fine, so it is 54 inches long, soft and silky. Don't be fooled all your life by using some fake preparation which claims to straighten kinky hair. You are just to use yourself by using it. Kinky hair cannot be stitched. You must have hair first. Now this EXELENTO GUNINE PORADE is in a Hair Grower which feeds the scraps and roots of the hair and makes kinky suppy hair grow long, soft and silky. Hair at once. Price 25e by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Wrift for Purification EXELENTO MEDICINE CO. ATLANTA, GA. J. W. CASEY, Agent 133 W. Washington Street Residence, 1262 Macalister Place Telephone Monroe 2714 MILES J. DEVINE Attorney at Law Suite 313-329 Reaper Block Clark and Washington Sts. Phones, Central 229; Auto. 41-916 CHICAGO PHONE MAIN 2214 A. D. GASH Attorney at Law 118 North La Salle Street Suite 615 to 618 CHICAGO RESIDENCE, 5548 JEFFERSON AVE. Phone Midway SS15 A. L. WILLAMS Attorney and Counselor at Law Phone Main 2017 Automatic 32-395 Suite 706 Firmenick Building 184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO RESIDENCE: 508 E. 36th STREET PHONE DOUGLAS 4397 J. Gray Lucas Attorney at Law Suite 815 Hartford Bldg. 8 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO PHONES: OFFICE, CENTRAL 6583 AUTOMATIC 42-590 Residence, 4533 Prairie Avenue Res., Kenwood 8219 WALTER M. FARMER ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW NOTARY PUBLIC Suite 708 184 W. Washington St. Phones, Office, Main 4153 Auto., 33736 CHICAGO RESIDENCE: 3353 South Park Ave. PHONE DOUGLAS 2773 W. E. MOLLISON ATTORNEY and COUNSELOR Suite 815 Hartford Bldg. PHONE: CENTRAL 6583 CHICAGO Suits 788 Delaware Holding Telephone Central 3142 Franklin A. Denison ATTORNEY AT LAW 38 West Randolph Street CHICAGO THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, DECEMBER 1, 1917 In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue, Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Taxers, Priests, infidels or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year .....$2.00 Six Months .....1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 6418 Champlain Ave., Chicago, Ill. PHONE WENTWORTH 2597. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher. 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A recent English decision holds that in view of the known propensity of young, unbroken colts when startled to rush about and to kick, it is negligence to conduct such a colt along the highway at night by leading a mare which it was accustomed to follow, without securing it in any way, so as to render its owner liable where the colt, being startled by the light on a bicycle coming from the opposite direction, suddenly ran across the road and collided with and injured the cyclist. Famous Family of Preachers. Rev. Lyman Beecher, sometimes referred to as "founder of the Beecher family," had seven sons who were preachers. Beginning with the oldest, they were: William Henry Beecher, born in 1802; Edward Beecher, born in 1803; George Beecher, born in 1809; Henry Ward Beecher, born in 1811; Charles Beecher, born in 1815; Thomas K. Beecher, born in 1824, and James C. Beecher, born in 1828. Unusual Celebration. Billy was six months old, and in honor of the event his father purchased a fine new high chair for him. Little Sarah, who lived next door, was much excited over the new possession and brought her mother in to see it, saying: "Oh mother, look at the new high chair Billy's father bought him for his half a birthday." Business Proposition. A little lad came in the grocery store for a five-cent head of lettuce. The clerk was removing the withered leaves and told the boy they cost ten cents, whereupon he remarked, "Can't you take off a few leaves and make it five cents?" Daily Thought What a brave soul is that, that is always prepared to leave the body, and unconcerned about her being either, extinguished, scattered or removed.—Marcus Aurelius. PREXON'S PRIVATE OFFICE "How much do you think he's worth?" "Are you asking about his efficiency or his financial condition?" MENDING MATTERS A man in a suit is standing in front of a woman in a dress, who is standing in front of a table. 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