The Broad Ax

THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY Dr. Le Roy N. Bundy, in His Open Confession or Statement at Belleville, Illinois, Admits He Received Three Hundred Dollars for His Club, by Selling It Out to the Democrats; That Mayor Fred W. Mollman, the Democratic Boss of East St. Louis, Illinois, Received the Support of Dr. Bundy and His Followers Dr. Bundy Was the Chief Manager for the Rev. Hon. Archibald James Carey, Ph. D. D. D., When He Endeavored to Become One of the Bishops of the A. M. E. Church, at Philadelphia, Pa., in May, 1916 IT SEEMS THAT DR. BUNDY ATTEMPTED TO ACCOMPLISH THE REMARKABLE FEAT LIKE HIS FRIEND, THE POLITICAL, PASTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH, OF RIDING TWO SEPARATE AND DISTINCT POLITICAL HORSES IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AT THE SAME TIME IT WAS REV. CAREY, IN 1916, WHO WAS THEN POSING AS A REPUBLICAN. WHO INDUCED THE HON. STATE'S ATTORNEY OF COOK COUNTY, WHO IS A DEMOCRAT, TO PERMIT DR. BUNDY TO ESCAPE THROUGH HIS CLUTCHES, AFTER HE HAD BEEN ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH COLONIZING COLORED VOTERS IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF THIS STATE. IT IS A DEPLORABLE STATE OF AFFAIRS WHEN MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL AND OTHER HIGHLY EDUCATED COLORED MEN LIKE INTO DR. BUNDY, WHO HAVE AN ITCHING DESIRE TO ACQUIRE EASY POLITICAL MONEY, WILL GET MIXED UP THE WAY THEY HAVE IN THE EAST ST. LOUIS AFFAIR. BIG MEETING HELD AT ODD FELLOWS' HALL, IN THE INTEREST OF HON. OSCAR DE PRIEST FOR ALDERMAN OF THE SECOND WARD. FIFTEEN HUNDRED MEMBERS OF THE EASTER LILY CLUB HAVE WHEELED INTO LINE FOR MAJOR ROBERT R. JACKSON FOR ALDERMAN OF THE SECOND WARD. one over on the Republican leaders. He added that Tarlton later gave Bundy $100 for "Chicago expenses and hurt feelings." There is much more that could be said in condemnation of Dr. Bundy and the Rev. Hon. Archibald James Carey, Ph. D.D.D., and their crooked and dishonest political double dealing or double crossing, but we will pass them both up along that line for the present time. It will be recalled that Dr. Bundy was the chief campaign manager for the Bible pounder of the Institutional Church at the general A. M. E. Conference at Philadelphia the latter part of May, 1916, at the time that he was a candidate for bishop; that after lavishly spending much money in an effort to persuade the delegates to vote for his election for bishop, and after being backed up with letters and testimonials. Vol. XXIII. The very startling open confession or statement of Dr. LeRoy Bundy, who has for some time been confined in prison at Belleville, Ill., has caused many of the most prominent Democratic and Republican politicians in the southern part of this state, and even right here in this city, to hang their heads in ever-lasting shame and disgrace, and the chances are ten to one that some of them will land behind the bars in the pen at Joliet, Ill., before they arrive at the end of their rope. Those named by Dr. Bundy in buying and selling of the Negro voters follows: G. Locke Tarlton, president of the East St. Louis levee board and chairman of the St. Clair county Democratic central committee, boss of East St. Louis, purchaser of Negro votes and accepter of bribes from divekeepers. Mayor Fred Mollman of East St. Louis, creature of Tarlton, who was the real mayor. John L. Flannigan, attorney and former state representative, beneficiary of Bundy's purchased Negro votes in Brooklyn, Ill. Ransom Payne, former chief of police of East St. Louis, threatened malloonkeepers with loss of licenses if they refused to support Mayor Mollman. Robert M. Smith, legislative candidate, named as the signer of a check for $130, the money from which was used for Flannigen. Secretary Miller of the Republican St. Clair county committee gave Bundy Smith check 4. $130 and permitted Bundy to work for Democratic candidates for levee commissioners. Dr. Bundy also admits that he received $300 himself for inducing the members of his Colored Republican club to vote for Fred W. Mollman, the so-called Democratic boss, for mayor of East St. Louis, and after paying Dr. Bundy and his followers to vote the Democratic ticket straight at the city election last spring Mayor Mollman felt that he did not owe them anything more, and he permitted the rabble and the highly respectable Christian citizens residing in that rotten and ungoverned town to murder, burn down the homes of the Colored people, beat them up and otherwise mistreat them during the riot in that city the first part of last July. received money for voting for Democra cats, including the Colored women. Says All Got Money. A meeting was held at headquarters the night before election, according to Dr. Bundy, and during the evening he and his men were invited over to Tarlton's office. Mayor Mollman, Tarlton, John Drury, Maurice Ahearn, Canavan and others were there. All got money according to the size of their precincts, he asserted. He said that Ahearn got $1,150. "Tarlton told him to be careful of the money, but said more would be there if they needed it," Dr. Bundy added. Dr. Bundy said that Canavan handled some of the money and added that he (Bundy) handled the money for the Negro women workers, of whom there were 10 or 11. He said the women got about $50. Dr. Bundy charged that Tarlton and Canavan handled the money at the aldermanic spring election of 1916. Canavan, he said, went to the colored precincts and used money to pay for votes. That the more ignorant Colored voters were furnished with marked sample ballots, so that they would be sure to vote the Democratic ticket; that a flashlight system was used so that the white and Colored political bosses standing on the outside could easily tell just how every man and woman voted on the inside. It seems that some way or other that the Rev. Hon. Archibald James Carey, Ph. D.D.D., who always greatly delights to be in a position to exclaim "Good Lord," and "Good devil," at the same time, was mixed up with Dr. Bundy during the election in 1916, and when Dr. Bundy was arrested while on his way to this city last fall, charged with colonizing Colored voters in the southern part of this state, he wended his way to this city to be the special guest of the Rev. Hon. Archibald James Carey, Ph. D.D.D., and the milk and water political, pastor of the Institutional Church, who is all things to all men whenever he can successfully advance his own selfish interest at any cost, induced the Honorable state's attorney Cook county to permit him to regain his freedom. Dr. Bundy said he was held three days by Prosecutor Hayne. Later he said that Tarlion had tipped the Cook county prosecutor off in order to put one over on the Republican leaders. He added that Tarlton later gave Bundy $100 for "Chicago expenses and hurt feelings." There is much more that could be said in condemnation of Dr. Bundy and the Rev. Hon. Archibald James Carey, Ph. D.D.D., and their crooked and dishonest political double dealing or double crossing, but we will pass them both up along that line for the present time. It will be recalled that Dr. Bundy was the chief campaign manager for the Bible pounder of the Institutional Church at the general A. M. E. Conference at Philadelphia the latter part of May, 1916, at the time that he was a candidate for bishop, that after lavish spending much money in an effort to persuade the delegates to vote for his election for bishop, and after being backed up with letters and testimonials of the highest commendation from Governor Edward F. Dunne, Bishop Samuel Fallows and all the other leading Democratic and Republican politicians throughout the state of Illinois, at the final showdown he received considerable less than 100 votes for bishop of the great A. M. E. church. Last Sunday afternoon a largely attended meeting was held at Odd Fellows Hall, in favor of Hon. Oscar DePriest for alderman of the Second ward. It was addressed by Morris Lewis, Hon. Edward H. Morris, Dr. R. C. Giles, Hon. Oscar DePriest and others, and they all freely predicted that there was nothing to it but the shouting. Thursday evening fifteen hundred members of the three thousand members of the Easter Lily Club met at Masonic Hall, 3956 S. State street, and after being addressed by Major Robert R. Jackson in one voice unitedly and heartily indorsed him for alderman of the Second ward, and the gallant major feels that the majority of the women in that ward are fast wheeling in line for him. DEATH OF FORMER UNITED STATES SENATOR WELLIAM EATON CHANDLER AT HIS NEW ENGLAND HOME. Concord, N. H. (Special)—William Eaton Chandler, who as secretary of the navy in President Arthur's cabinet was largely responsible for the beginning of the modern United States navy, died at his home here. Senator Chandler was a member of the United States Senate for fourteen years, having been appointed to fill an unexpired term in 1887 and twice re-elected. Health Pailed Steadily. While in Washington last March he was stricken with illness. He was able to return to New Hampshire later and spent the summer at his country estate in Waterloo. This fall he came to his home here, where his health steadily failed. Senator Chandler had followed with great interest the work of the navy in the present war. One of his sons, Capt. Lloyd H. Chandler, U. S. N., is in command of a battleship. Three other sons 105 One of the very best and most capable public officials in Chicago, and he is the very best county treasurer that has ever occupied that office. He is honest through and through to the backbone. This week he turned over in interest for the benefit of the taxpayers $340,025, which is $100,000 more than has been turned over from that source in any previous year. Under the law Mr. Stuckart could have held on to every dollar of that vast sum of money and claimed it as his own. All praise to the present county treasurer, and there are greater political honors in store for him in the future. survive, William D. Chandler, publisher of the Concord Monitor; Joseph G. Chandler, and John P. Hale Chandler, all of this city. SUBMITS PLEA TO QUASH INDIOTMENT. (Special from Pontiac, Illinois.) There being no objection on the part of McFadden, the m Scott and his motif Long Political Career. William Eaton Chandler was born in Concord, N. H., Dec. 28, 1835. He graduated at Harvard Law school and was admitted to the bar in 1855 and in 1859 was appointed reporter of the decisions of the Supreme court. He was a member of the New Hampshire house of representatives in 1862, 1863, and 1864, serving as its speaker during the last two years. He was appointed by President Arthur secretary of the navy April 12, 1882, and served until March 7, 1885. Mr. Chandler was elected to the United States senate June 14, 1887, to fill the unexpired term of Austin F. Pike, which ended March 3, 1889, and was reelected June 18, 1889, and again Jan. 16, 1895. Senator Chandler was one of the very best friends of the Colored race in the United States, he was ever ready to champion their just cause and content for their civil and their political right and in his death they have lost one o their greatest spokesmen and Americ has lost one of her most seasoned ancient statemen—Editor HON. HENRY STUCKART best and most capable public officials in C ity treasurer that has ever occupied that rough to the backbone. This week he tue of the taxpayers $340,025, which is $100,000 om that source in any previous year. have held on to every dollar of that was a own. All praise to the present county tre honors in store for him in the future. SUBMITS PLEA TO QUASH INDIOT- MENT. (Special from Pontiac, Illinois.) Robert Scott, held in the county jail under indictment for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Charles Haney, appeared in the circuit court this morning, to together with his attorney, Arthur A. Lowry. At that time Mr. Lowry filed a motion to quash the indictment now stand- ing against Scott. The motion set forth the following grounds: First. There is not sufficient certainty in the allegations of each count. Third—That the allegations in each count are repugnant. Lastly—That each count does not allege facts sufficient to constitute the crime of murder. Attorney Lowry stated in open court that he did not wish to argue the motion, whereupon Judge G. W. Patton stated that he would take the matter under advisement. Attorney Lowry also entered a motion requesting that his client be allowed to converse with his mother and sister in open court, in a loud voice and in the presence of Sheriff Ives. No.12 There being no objections to the motion on the part of State's Attorney McFadden, the motion was allowed. Scott and his mother and sister had a short conversation following the allowance of the motion. S. A. T. WATKINS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE APPOMATTOX CLUB. At the annual election of officers of the Appomattox Club last Saturday evening, the following were elected for the coming year. President, S. A. T. Watkins; First Vice-President, David A. McGowan; Second Vice-President, H. S. Goins; Financial Secretary, H. T. Cornwell; Corresponding Secretary, B. F. Mitchem; Treasurer, H. S. Anderson; Directors for three years, M. C. Cowan, A. Perry, C. F. Johnson; for one year, S. J. Connor. Mrs. Theodore R. Mozes wishes to extend her most sincere thanks to all friends and acquaintances, who in any way expressed their sympathy or condolence at the loss of her beloved husband, Dr. Theodore R. Mozes. eS aS ee ee ER Re en ne eT " pean : TE y ERs . me _ - . : en Aa i ie oe te RES rote Mae, eel ee ee <— a ee eee obit ge eel o. Cae. Sek = ‘ : —- ated ee ae a ] De. A ee Eo Sy en =e ae ee ae E oo eee ae see ee = : 3 a. ee) ae ; 24 : % a.) eee % . er HON. OSCAR HEBEL On Monday morning of this week,"in the midst of slmost two wagonloads of rare ‘and beautiful flowers, and surrounded by hundreds of his old-time warm friends, he was sworn in as one of the new Superior Court Judges of Cook County. Saige tgs sabe, wears wall omer) SG “Aaaly beloved mater, es. from end to end in Cook county, as- ~ eae page = a os ir. Hebel; the twenty- / ee nt asd mapebiiaen/ Cha A Taoneed A as one of the new judges of the Superior | Brundage, chief deputy clerk of the Court, his court room being on the| Superior Court; Hon. John Kjellander, eighth floor of the County Building. He | clerk of the Superior Court; Frank A. was indueted into office surrounded by | Vogler, Chas. Rosenthal, John L. Sehuel- hosts of his warm friends of long stand-|ler and family; the employes of the ing of all races and nationalities, and he | Assessors office of Cook County; Hon. almost seemed surprised when he beheld | William H. Weber, and Walter E. his surroundings for he was almost cov- | Schmidt, Louis Duleky, Samuel Dulsky, ered up out of sight in the midst of | William P. Weren, Mr. and Mra. Im- the most rare and most beautifal flowers | menhasen; John A. Rugen; W. Aldridge; which could be found in Chicago. Rev. Hansen; Martin Magunson; Prank Judge Hebel was soon at himself and| A. West; Peter Seese were among the hhe started right in to shoulder gr as-|many donors of the beautiful floral dis- sume his new and responsible judicial | play, in Judge Hebel’s court room. duties in a plain, simple, matter of faet| Monday evening, the mfembers of his manner and with the rest of his warm | family and friends gave a reception and admirers, we predict for him a long and| what might be called a love feast, in usefal_eareer on the Superior Court|his honor at the North Side Turner bench. Hall a SLEEPING FOR HEALTH. _| hours work and cight hours play. Bat | Did you sleep well last night? If not, ’ why not? Well, the chances are you for- got to bring the outdoors in to your in- doors. : Of course, there are many causes for sleeplessness. For example: overeating, prolonged mental exertion, worry, dis- tress, intense excitement, ete. But for the average person who tosses half the night or more on a sleepless couch, too much bad air and too little good sir, as a rule, may be set down us the eanse. There are very few bedrooms without windoys that mabe opened for the ad- mission of fresh air at night, the natural time of occupancy. The trouble is that the windows in our sleeping rooms do ‘not open automatically as soon a8 we get into bed. If they did, then people who forgot to open their windows, of those too lazy, or those afraid to do so, would get their rightful share of good, fresh air every night. If only such conditions prevailed, the Department -of Yealth might be able to dispense with its Bureau of Publicity and Education; it might be able to discontinue its daily and weekly warnings and advice as to the value of fresh air at all times as a dominant and controlling factor in bodily-heaith and vigor, j But because windows do not open of their own accord; because of the fact that once closed, they will remain closed ‘until opened again by human hands, people who are careless, indifferent or thoughtless as to the importanee of hav- ing fresh air in their sleeping rooms, still continue to have pneumonia, con- sumption, bronchitis and catarrh, the prevailing dirty air discaseé The inventive genius of America has contributed much to the world’s ad- vaneement and betterment. It has given to us the telegraph, fhe cotton gin, the sewing machine, the reaping machine, the telephone and many other inventions that have, revolutionized civilized life. But this wonderful inventive genius has not yet found a way to hook": bed with a window in such a/way that, wien you| tumble into bed and pall the covers up over you, the window will automatically open and simit God’s outside air. We have folding beds, disappearing beds, door beds, closet beds, table beds, sofa’ beds, but we have yet to discover the insere & supply of good, fresh air to its| occupant, no matter where the bed as wal founded saying that the twenty. Salas habe aa cae cine cae His dearly beloved mother, Mrs. Hebel, his sister and brother, Miss Hebel and Mr. Hebel; the twenty-first ward Republican Club, Mr. Leonard A! Brundage, chief deputy clerk of the Superior Court; Hon. John Kjellander, clerk of the Superior Court; Frank A. Vogler, Chas. Rosenthal, John L. Sehuel- ler and family; the employes of the Assessors office of Cook County; Hon. William H. Weber, and Walter E. Schmidt, Louis Dulsky, Samuel Dulsky, William P. Weren, Mr. and Mra Im- menhasen; John A. Rugen; W. Aldridge; Rev. Hansen; Martin Magunson; Frank A. West; Peter Seese were among the many donors of the beautiful floral dis- play, in Judge Hebel’s court room. ‘Monday evening, the utembers of his family and friends gave a reception and what might be ealled a love feast, in his honor at the North Side Turner Hal Mepeeieee Geese Bat it seems that it is yet to be driven home that, for every one of these three eight hour periods, fresh air is the one indis- pensable thing all the time. This means fresh air at work, fresh air while you sleep and fresh air while you play. , Are you getting yours? ~ see _ ‘The compulsory examination of 10,- 000,000 of our citizens for army draft purposes has given a new impetus to the annual medical examination -idé and Particularly to the anti-tubereslosis phase of the movement. For tubercu- losis alone from one per tent to six per cent of these men are being rejected, Saleh sejenso deep eoWice wprera ct previous expert estimates of the prev- alence of the distase. On this basis at Teast 200,000 of these men will be found to be tubereulous. Most of these cases, the experts declare, would never have developed had the preliminary symp- toms been discovered and treated in time. Those remuts, it is pointed ont, clearly indicate the wisdom of extend- ing the periodic examination to all citi- zens. GRAND ESSAY CONTEST AND ‘MUSICALE. | ‘Ten Sunday schools will be repre sented in the essay contest Sunday, De cember 9, 2:30 p. m., at Bethel Chureb, corner ‘Thirtieth and Dearborn streets Great interest has been manifested bj the daily preas, the woman’s committee pf the Nations) Council of Defense, ho have consented to act as judges and who alsc will furnish the decorations for the oceasion. The er lye in the flags of the allied of Ev- rope and America. Subject: Woman and the Wars First prize, @ @iamond ring; second prise, a diamond lavallier. These ptizes are do- sated by 0: 3. Jestnon, Joost ot 845 S. State street, and are now on exhibi- tion st his store. - =f ‘Don’t miss the contest. It will be the event of its kind ever held in ‘The proceeds of the silver will go to the Sunday school fund for Camp Grant and Camp Logan. ed IRENE McOOY GAINES, Monday evening, December 10th, the ‘Regiment Chicago Guenis, Col ‘Stewart commanding, will give 5 military ball at the Eighth Regi- Armory, 35th and Forest avenue, ‘rais@funds for the regiment. His Boom for United States Senator. Former Alderman Louis B. Sitts, Hon. Roy O. West, Hon. Thomas J. Healy and-Hon. Isaac N. Powell, Will Be Among His Chief Advisors and Managers ‘Some of the leading Republican poli- ticians in this neck of the woods have set their well-oiled machinery in motion for the Hon. Charles 8. Deneen for the nomination for United States Senator ‘from Illinois and the following big Re- publican high priests‘will be the diree tors of his campaign: Lewis D. Sitts, former alderman of the Seventeenth ward and committee. man from that ward, chairman; Roy O. West, committeeman Sixth ward; Jos. eph P. Haas, county recorder and com: mitteeman Twenty-eighth ward; Ed- ward R. Litsinger, member board of review and committeeman Fifth ward; Thos J. Healy, committeeman Thirtieth ward. Capitain to Aid. ~ The general campaign committee will include the executive committee and the following: Henry D. Capitain, alderman Twen- ty-fifth ward; Henry Littler, Twenty- eighth ward; Representative Sol Rod- erick, Thirty-fourth ward; Niels Juul, congressman Seventh district; William W. Wilson, congressman Third district; Isaac N. Powell, committeeman Seventh ward; Joseph P. Kinsella, committee- man Fifteenth ward; Ninian Weleb, master in chancery; Former State Sen- tor, William Dellenback; Charles W. Vail, clerk of the Supreme court; Wal- Ince G. Clark, sanitary district trustee; C. Arch Williams, Third ward, master in chancery; Felix Norden, Sixth ward; ‘NATIONAL NEWS NOTES. Brief Bits of News and Comments On ¢ ‘Mon and Measures. ENTERTAINS COLORED SOLDIERS. Nathan Straus Asks 50 to Be His ‘Thanksgiving Day Guests. New York, N. ¥.—Nathan Straus, the well knowa New York philanthropist, who is campaigning to raise $1,000,000 in this country for welfare work among the Jews in national serviee, entertained 50 Negro soldiers from the national army’s Camp Upton at his home here on Thanksgiving day. It was stated he had decided to do this as one way of showing impartiality in welfare work, which, he had em- phasiged, ought not to be confined to aiding men of-one race or color. It is a Washington, D. C., that many New England families now ‘iving there invited Colored soldiers trom.Camp Meade to have Thankagiv- ing day dinner with them. The world moves on towand democracy. GOVERNMENT WORKS FOR TEM- PERANCE. ) Reduces Beer Alcoholic Content to ‘Three Per Cent—Allows Grain for Brewing. Washington, D. C.—The Food Admin- ‘stration Department of the National Joternment has taken a big step for- ward this week looking to the promotion of temperance during the war. It has deen recommended, and the President 1as approved, that the aleoholie con- ‘ent of beer should be reduced in the irst instance to 3 per cent maximum | ; es ; R ‘\ | = Ps ; 5 5 oe 4 , HON. JOSEPH S. LA BUY = Ono of the’ popular jeiges ofthe Municipal Court, who comtinnes to. sly preside ‘at the South Clark strest branch of thet court. Judge Le Buy seems to be in ~~ line for higher judicial honors in Cook county. = i e° Soi i cae yes See cee ote ber oh eget gee ta 3 Ric cet TE eee aval ear Former Alderman Hiram Vanderbilt, Ninth ward. The directors or the managers of his strong fighting forees would be playing some mighty sharp polities if they would simply place Attorney Augustus L. Williams, 184 West Washington street on the executive committee for Mr. Williams is always wide awake and he understands the political game from A to Z for there are more than one hundred thousand Colored voters in this state who are worthy of consideration. Platform on Patriotism. His pledge petitions earry the follow- ing preamble: “The United States is in a period crowded with difficult problems. Illi- nois should send to the couneils of the nation a man of first rate caliber who will be able to contribute something of worth toward the promotion of sound domestic and foreign policies. “Charles 8. Deneen was one of the best governors Illinois has had, Ws a public man of brains and character, and is well fitted by ability and ex- perience to represent the state of Ili- nois in the United States senate.’” The speaking campaign in behalf of the Deneen candidacy will open after the holidays, when the candidate him- self is expected to get into the fight. From now until the state-wide pri- maries next September the followers of Mr. Deneen will put up a stiff and manly fight to land him in the United States Senate. and that the volume of grain to be used in brewing shall be reduced to an amount approximately 70 per cent of the amount of grain formerly used, enabling the brewing of the same volume of beer. Further provisions are being made to in- crease the maximum output of cattle feed from brewing establishments. Use of Foodstuffs Forbidden. The food law provides for the pro- Aibition of the use of foodstuffs in the production of distilled whisky spirits for beverage purposes and the use of foodstuffs for the production of distilled ‘drinks was stopped on Septembet 8. There is, however, in the eountry from two to three years’ supply of whisky, brandy, and gin and other distilled liquors. The law provides that these liquors can be commandeered by the Government if required for purposes of manufacture of aleohol for munitions. On the other-hand, the requirements for induftrial aleohol in addition to the normal output from sawdust and other waste products is at present negligible. ‘Those who wish brewing entirely sup- pressed, it ia stated by the Food Adkin- istration, should therefore bear in mind that if such a course were pursbed the country. would be placed on whisky basis entirely and the amount of aleo- hol consumed would most probably in- crease. The desirability of saving all the grain used in brewing from the point of view of food Conservation is there- fée limited by the social question in- volved in the exclusive use of whisky. This is a big step forward, and probably assures the permanent elimination of whisky as a beverige, and serves to place the country upon a new basis, the basis of sobriety and moderation—of true temperance. Er eee Rade 2 aren Seite * ie. Siem ete NOES ge 2 ait eo peas eat = ae! ge Tame mere! MPEP ~~ en Ge i ee ae s N | 4 % a -y 7 ‘ a | en ™ | | x ie | \ i 5 = Ex-State’s Attorney of Cook County, ex-Governor of Illinois and strong Republica candidate for United States Senator from the Sucker State in 1918. ‘THE SOLDIERS AND THE WAR. [ana his people the due consideration of Information comes to us that the people of the United States are making many sacrifices in the way of donations by all kinds of sources for the comfort of its soldiers who are prepaying to go to the front to fight for ‘Old Glory.”” The question has been asked: ‘‘What is the United States doing for its ‘Black regulars’ who have always fought for the country in all of its wars and skirmishes for the last 50 odd years?’ We hear nothing of their com- forts but once in a while we get a letter from some of the soldiers asking: “«What are the people doing for ust’’ A most pathetic inquiry comes from soldiers of Bakery Company No. 40 lo- cated in Deming, New Mexico. This Company consists of 101 bakers, all Col- ored, who are encamped with 40,000 white soldiers and they are the only Colored men stationed at this camp. They have no pleasure except theit daily occupation; they have no association because there is only one Colored family located in miles of the camp, or in the city of Deming. These boys must have their ordinary pleasures as soldiers, and it must be expected that they are hu- man. The white people it is said do not want them, bat they ean bake very good bread, and it fills their stomachs to their satisfaction, or these boys would not be there. The question is this, does the Goverp- ment expect to get fhe best there is out of a human life and, at the same time, suppress that life in its social fune- tions. The comforts coatributed by the people of the United States are given for the benefit of all of the soldiers. Colored people contribute willingly to the Red Cross fund, but we have no Col- ored red cross nurses. Colored soldiers and civilians contributed largely to the Liberty Loan, still these men must be, mearcerated, as one would term it, among 40,000 men in a semi-servile posi- ‘ion. The conclusion is, that, if these boys are ta. be discriminated against in the jouthern eantonments, they should be put in cantonments where large numbers, sf their people live, such as Houston, San Antonio and the other southern ean- jonments, so that whatever pleasure hey are entitled to; they could secure ymong their own people. - ‘The Government in overlooking these | facts is making a great mistake and it s hoped that the authorities in com- mand of the situation will use their ood offices to adjast things along these ities : ‘When the Black boys are sent to} France, they will not expect any pleas-|| we, they will face the shot and shell rith as much vigor and gameness as} my man wearing the khaki, and they |! rill not look for pleasure but look for} he honor and integrity of their eoun-|' ry and the deliverance of their ‘white: rothers across the sea, so that freedom, | wh as they are denied here will be| ssintained in the far east and through |’ heir valor the world will know him| etter and at the conclusion of this war, | mer cn ith she wes’ ca Be he ole family | ¢ God's mibjecs tod Sl gore bo bie Tae ee SO eee Seas and his people the due consideration of world’s democracy and freedom for which they will fight for others. WILLIAM H. CLARK BECOMES THE CITY CIRCULATION MANAGER FOR THE BEOADAX—HE WILL SECURE BOYS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE CITY TO SELL THE PAPER ON SATURDAYS. With this issue of the paper William H. Clark, 3217. South Park avenue, ‘phone Douglas 7725, becomes the city circulation manager of The Broad Ax Mr. and Mrs. Clark have both bees constant supporters of The Broad Ar for number of-years, and they pay taxes om the homg which they reside in at the above mentioned number. Mr. Clark is a steadfast member of Olivet Baptist Chureh and for some time he has made his headquarters with Attor- ney F. L. Barnett, 184 W. Washington street. He has had experience in the newspaper field in the past. Aside from assuming the duties of city circulation ‘manager he will devote some of his tine to writing for the paper on various sub- jects or topies, as he is a logical and foreible writer. He is fully authorized to accept subseriptions to it, to solicit advertisements for it and to gather in news items. Gradually Mr. Clark will select bors to sell it on Saturdays in the various parts of the city. He has four hustling boys selling it at the present time in the persons of Kenneth Jones, Lloyd Foster, James Brewington and James Marshall. Last Saturday and Sunday morning it: tle James Marshall, who had never had any experience before in selling news papers, made 50 cents for himself in selling The Broad Ax, and he is almost tickled to death. His mother, Mrs Marshall, will save his money which he earns im that direction, adding to it each Saturday and Sunday, and just before Christmas she will buy him 3 Christmas present with it, thereby learning him to be saving and indej+2- dent right from the very start. There is plenty of room for other aetive bors to follow in the footsteps of little James Marshall. INTERESTING MEETING TO 5E HELD AT ST. MARK’S M. = _ CHURCH, SUNDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 9TH. William 1. Chenery of the Chicago Herald will speak. Pew Service will be held ‘st St Mark’s ME Church, S0th St, and South Wabash Ave. Sunday December 9th, at 3 o'clock under the auspices of the Social Workers Department of ‘he Chicago Federation of Colored Womes' Clubs, Mrs. Lizzie Crawley, Chains William L. Chenery writer of the Guide Post of the Chicago Herald will spea* on Social Service in War Time. Amots thoseon the Musical Program will » pear, Miss Ruth. Grandison, Mess Lawrence Lomax and-Edwin Borie and Madam B. L. Hensley and Miss 1s Grandison. You are cordially invite! to attend. Seats free. [Name] HON. ROBERT J. ROULSTON Vice-President of the McNoll & Higgins Co., wholesale groceries, 301 E. Grand avenue. He is a strong supporter of President Woodrow Wilson and the President was anxious to appoint him Postmaster of Chicago, but for business reasons he declined to accept that responsible position. Vice-President of the McNall & Higgins Co., wholesale groceries, 301 E. Grand avenue. He is a strong supporter of President Woodrow Wilson and the President was anxious to appoint him Postmaster of Chicago, but for business reasons he declined to accept that responsible position. ILLINOIS GIRL TO GO TO MADRID A call came to Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen, Chairman Woman's Committee for Illinois, this week from Washington for an expert stenographer who could speak Spanish to fill a government position with the Navy Department at Madrid, Spain. The salary will be $1,200 to $1,500 per annum. Because of the registration cards Mrs. Bowen was able to reply to this call within twelve hours, giving the name of three Illinois girls who could fill such a position. One of these girls had translated an entire Spanish dictionary. Mrs. Bowen is now awaiting a reply from Washington giving the name of the girl who has been chosen. This will be sent as soon as the Navy Department has made a thorough investigation of the previous work of the three applicants. This incident shows not only the value which the registration cards will be, but also the faith that Washington has in the Illinois registration. The government has asked Illinois also this week for three expert stenographers to serve in the aviation service there. These positions were also promptly filled from the files. REUSE OF THE NAME OF THE COUNCIL OF DEFENSE. Attention of the Woman's Committee of the State Council was called to some letters soliciting help for the National Woman's Party written on the stationery of that party, sent out in the envelopes of the Woman's Committee of the Illinois State Council marked with the name and return address of the Council. "I believe," said Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen, chairman for the state, "that this is a legal offense. At all events I wish to repudiate this action, especially as the National Woman's Party is the one that has been picketing the White House. I shall be glad if any one can trace the sender of these letters. The stationery of the Council must not be used except in work relating to the Council." CHILDREN FOREGO CANDY TO SERVE THE COUNTRY. Of the many eighth grade pupils in Illinois who have been writing essays on Conservation of Foods during the conservation drive at least 60 per cent have volunteered the information that they are not making or buying candy in order to save sugar, "and this is all being done," writes Arthur Epstein, aged 13, "for one cause, and that is to help win the war." After speakers from the Woman's Committee of the Council had addressed school children on the subject of conservation, many of these essays were written, and a number of them were sent to the Conservation Committee of the Council so that that committee could see the results of its work. "If the grown people of the country took the matter of food conservation as seriously as the children," said Miss Elizabeth Allen, of the Conservation Committee, after reading the themes, of it." "My brothers and I make less candy and buy less candy and cookies," writes Loretta Luxton. "The women who do the cooking should make less cakes with frosting," while Florence Anderson stakes with great insight, "Meat should be saved and sent over there." for-poultry will spoil and they have no time for fishing." Another theme announces the astonishing fact that "Sugar is another item which should be saved as much as possible, as it is very putritious and in some countries the men refuse to fight if they are not given their jam." Illinois Women to Investigate Birth Registration One of the first tasks to be undertaken by the women of Illinois now that registration is nearly complete is an investigation of birth registration in the state. A letter to the various local chairmen sent from the headquarters of the Woman's Committee of Illinois this week says, "We feel that the care of babies and children and old people is primarily the task of women; that we ought to know whether the law requiring birth registration is being enforced; how many babies are being born without adequate care; whether children of the poor are being insufficiently fed, and therefore suffering from malnutrition; how many children are being kept from school for lack of shoes and clothing; and whether children are being taken out of school as soon as they have reached the age of 14 in order that they may be put to work, etc. The best way to support the soldiers of our country in this war is by keeping the families who are left behind strong, healthy and contented. Hunger and cold in the home are not good backing for men at the front." Wesley Plummer yawned last Saturday when arrested on a charge of protecting a hotel from police raids and observed: "That's all right. I am a friend of the mayor, y.know." Plummer, who was arrested on complaints filed by Dr. Hugh Wisdom, owner of the Overland hotel, 235 East Thirty-first street, and John J. Harrigan, proprietor of a saloon at the same address, admitted he had accepted $115 during the past month because "Harrigan wanted to be good to me." Plummer was formerly a deputy municipal court bailiff, a deputy sheriff and clerk in the board of election commissioner's office. Both Plummer and Wisdom are Negroes. Col. Plummer evidently belongs to that same class of Colored men who follow in the footsteps of Col. Edward H. Wright who feel that they must play stud poker and do other things that are very distasteful to all decent and highly respectable people.—Editor. HONOR DR. FRISSELL, LATE HEAD OF HAMPTON. Memorial services for the late Rev. Hollis Burke Frissell, president of Hampton Institute for the Education of Colored people and Indians, were held Sunday night in the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City. William Howard Taft, Dr. Samuel C. Mitchell, president of the University of Delaware, and Major Robert R. Moton, of Tuskegee, spoke of the great work which Mr. Frissell had done. Attorney W. E. Mollison, suite 815 Hartford Building, left the city Monday for Vicksburg, Miss, his old home, where he will transact some important legal business. He will return home the first of the coming week. THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO. DECEMBER 8. 1917 1910 This coming Sunday evening, December 9th, at 8 o'clock, at Quinn Chapel, 24th Street and Webash avenue, he will deliver an eloquent ovation on "The Colored Soldiers" on the part that they have and will continue to play in the greatest war that has ever held forth in the civilized world. RED CAP MEN AT THE 1STTH STREET STATION, ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD We are glad to state that Mrs. Inez Ferguson, wife of Sergeant Jno. Ferguson, is in her home and rapidly improving from her recent operation. The Sergeant arrived Tuesday morning from St. Louis. Mr. Samuel Harris arrived Tuesday from Dubuque. We expect Mr. and Mrs. Ezeniel Collins to arrive early next week from Little Rock and Hot Springs, Va. The ushers were represented in the person of Mr. E. G. Jordan at the corner stone laying of the new St. Paul C. M. E. Church last Sunday. Garden City Masonic Lodge officiated, assisted by Michigan Lake G. U. O. of O. and Great Lakes I. B. P. O. E. Bishop Isaac Lane preached an interesting sermon fitted in every detail for the occasion and the ceremonies were paramount to any church services of the kind ever held in the city. Mr. C. P. Johnson who was en route to Rockford on the troop train which was wrecked we are glad to state has returned unhurt. Business in the north end of his car possibly saved Mr. Allen Thomas from serious injury as the rear end was side-swiped by an outgoing train. Among the many visitors to the city last week were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are en-route to their former home Shelbyville, Tenn., there to build a bungalow and retire from active business. They were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Johnson, 3733 Elmwood at Thanksgiving dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Davis, 4546 St. Lawrence, and Mrs. Sarah Ferguson, 3822 Rhodes and also entertained with an elaborate dinner. They were also the guests of Mr. Caldwell Henderson. They will visit a sister residing in Quincy, Ill. Many other friends were anxious to entertain them but their short stay would not permit them. The Ushers of North Western and Polk Street stations are invited by our Chief, Mr. Sandy W. Trice, to attend Bethel Literary tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock, to hear Mr. Robt. B. Glover treat the subject, Around the World the Other Way. Mr. Glover addressed a large audience in Troy, Ohio, and the press of that city spoke highly of him as an orator and thinker. Good music. Admission free. Chas. Collins has gone Sherlock Holmes one better, he can tell you the name of a cigar by its smoke. A. Marshall is on the job after several days' illness. A cup of Boston coffee settled C. P. Johnson's nerve after his experience in the troop train wreck. * * * Jas. Robinson, arbiter of the emigrant room, was at the Monogram last evening getting new stuff. * * * Several of the I. C. Ushers were in evidence at Orchestra Hall last Tuesday evening, "In a Night With the Negro" and Mr. Sandy W. Trice, was one of the stars in the cast, impersonating Toussaint L. Ouverture, the renowned Haitian general, so perfectly in stature, appearance and costume, that many who have read of the famous Toussaint, really in the figure of Mr. Trice saw him. LEGAL HELPS. By Attorney Harris B. Gaines This column is open to readers of the Broadax for legal questions of general interest. All questions are to be sent to the Editor of the Legal Helps Department by Wednesday of each week. H. B. Gaines, 6221 S. Halsted street, National Theater building. To Editor of Legal Helps: Twenty-five years ago I purchased a house and lot. There was a vacant lot adjacent to my lot. I inquired about the owner of this lot, but I could not locate him. So I fenced it in and called it a part of my lot. I have occupied this lot as my own continuously during the last twenty-five years and paid taxes on same. A short time ago a man came to my house and claimed the lot as his and demanded that I vacate the same. Can I hold the lot as my own? J. McD. Yes. Provided you have held yourself out as owner of said lot, and have not recognized anyone else as owner or landlord. . . . Chicago, Ill., Dec. 1, 1917. Editor of Legal Helps: My father was divorced from my mother April 10, 1912. In September, 1912, he remarried. He died in July, 1916, leaving no will. His property was divided according to the laws of Illinois in reference to his wife and children. I have just learned that he was married less than one year after he was divorced from my mother. I understand the marriage is void and she had no right to receive any of his property. Can I recover the property she received at my father's death? M. S. R. Yes. By pursuing the proper procedure the property can be recovered. CLUB NOTES. The Kansas Club On last Wednesday evening, Dec. 5, the members of the Kansas Club had a "Get-together" social at the home of Mrs. Terrell, 4319 Langley avenue. Each patron brought something in the grocery line. The groceries were turned over to the Old Folks Home. Mr. George W. Ellis, assistant corporation counsel, was the principal speaker. Mr. Overton, the president, made a very excellent host. The Chicago Fisk Club. The members of the Chicago Fisk Club met last Sunday in the assembly room of Douglas Center. Future welfare of the club was discussed, as well as plans for the annual informal party, usually given during the holidays, complimentary to all Fiskites and their many friends. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mr. Percy Cruezot, president; Mr. Lawrence Haralson, vice-president and treasurer; Miss S. Boaz, secretary, and Mr. Oscar Sublette, floor member of the executive committee. The Pioneer Theosophical Society. Miss Gail Wilson was a very interesting lecturer on last Sunday. She explained, in her very replete manner, Coliseum Annex, January 1st, 1918 Music by Prof. Stewart's Orchestra many truths of Theosophy to visiting friends to the T. S. rooms. Captain Ferguson and Lieutenant Givens of Camp Grant, Rockford, were among the visitors present. Dr. Edwin Beckwith, president of the Central T. S. Society, will lecture on the third Sunday. Come and hear him. 5827 Wentworth avenue, 7 p. m. The University Society. Mr. C. J. Jackson, jeweler, 3242 S. State street, made a very interesting talk at the last meeting on "Diamonds." Next Sunday Mrs. M. S. Thompson will discourse on Kelly Miller. The members of the University Society are planning to spend the first part of the afternoon at the Grand Patriotic Contest and Musicale to be given at Bethel Church. After the contest they will hold their regular meeting at 5300 Wabash avenue. THE NEGRO FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE The Negro Fellowship League will have an address from Dr. E. S. Miller Sunday, December 9, at 4 p. m., at the Reading Room, 3005 S. State street. Dr. Miller is chairman of the Local Com. of Ten Thousand and will tell us something about its activities. The League last Sunday appointed a committee to arrange for Christmas bags for the soldiers. Mr. James F. Meyers is chairman of that committee. The League also elected the following officers for the ensuing term: Mrs. L. B. W. Barnett, President; Mr. Geo Jackson, Vice-President; Miss F. B. Randolph, Secretary; Miss S. A. Watts, Treasurer; Mr. H. W. Bolden, Chairman Executive Committee, and Editor, Mr. R. W. Hunfer, Chairman of the Membership Committee. A large delegation headed by the president, Mr. Rice, visited the League meeting and promised co-operation. A delegation from Bethel was also present from the Sunday school headed by Mrs. Clark. The president announced that the 9th annual New Year's Celebration of the Negro Fellowship League would be held at the South Park M. E. Chureh, Tuesday evening, January 1, 1918. All churches and organizations are invited to take part in this celebration. Ida B. Wells-Barnett, President. A GREAT LITERARY TREAT. The eighth 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. DEATH REVEALS AGED MAMMY'S LIFE SECRET. Wheeling, W. Va.—When "Sarah" Hamilton, 86, Colored, died in the Ohio County home, it was found that "she" was a man. "She" had been in the home several years, and no suspicion was ever entertained as to "her" sex. Before entering the county home the pseudo woman had worked as a domestic for a prominent family for 60 years. In all that time no one ever had cause to believe "she" was of the male sex. NEGRO SHOT TO DEATH BY COL ORED HIGHWAYMEN. William H. Roberts, a Negro, was shot to death early Thursday morning by two colored men who held him up near his home at Thirty-eighth street and Forest avenue. Catholic Order of Foresters R BIT annual BALL THE January 1st, 1918 ADMISSION FIFTY CENTS CHIPS. Prof. William Emanuel, chairman of the ball committee of the Catholic Order of Foresters, who will give a grand New Year's ball at the Coliseum Annex on January 1, 1918, and his first assistant, Wesley P. Griffin, Jr., will work very hard to make it the most successful ball of the season. See ad in another column of this paper. Mr. and Mrs. Beauregard F. Moseley, 6248 S. Sangamon street, have sent out invitations announcing the marriage of their only daughter, Miss Bertha Lee Moseley, to Mr. Cary Blackburn Lewis, at the Institutional church at 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon Tuesday, December 25. Reception at the Idlewild hotel, 33rd street and Wabash avenue. After January 20, 1918, the bride and groom will be at home, at 6248 S. Sangamon street. TAKING CARE OF FURNITURE Simple Methods Constantly Employed Will Keep It Looking Its Best for Many Years. White furniture and wood work can be beautifully cleaned with whiting; wring a flannel cloth from hot water, dip in whiting and rub well to remove all stains, then wash off the whiting with clean, warm water, dry with a soft cloth; the rubbing strokes should always be with the grain of the wood. Wicker furniture should be cleaned with a strong solution of salt and water. Soap should never be used on wicker, as it produces a yellow tinge; where very shabby-looking, wicker may be refreshed by being painted. The paint used should be well mixed and thinned to the proper consistency. If too thick it is apt to remain on the wicker in lumps. Furniture upholstered in leather cloth will last much longer if the covering is occasionally revived with the following mixture: Take one part best vinegar, two parts of boiled linseed oil, shake well together. Apply a little on a soft rag and afterward polish with a silk duster or an old chamois leather. When cleaning upholstered furniture it is often either impossible or inconvenient to move it out of doors. In such cases place a wet cloth over the piece of furniture and then beat it, changing the cloth several times during the process. The dust will adhere to the cloth and will not rise in the room. Try rubbing your furniture which has grown streaked and dull with a flannel dipped in equal parts of turpentine and kerosene oil. It polishes quickly and much more cleanly than the expensive polishes. EFFICIENCY IN THE KITCHEN Standardizing of Equipment Will Be Found to Work Wonders in Lessening the Labor. The thinking housewife who puts her housework on a systematic basis is bound to standardize conditions, thereby accomplishing more and better work with the least expenditure of time, energy and money. Standardizing means working at the right height with the proper tools under the best conditions of light, ventilation and comfort. How many women stoop unnecessarily over kitchen tables, sinks, wash tubs and ironing boards? We waste time and needless walking in poorly arranged kitchens, whereas, if our main working equipment was placed in right relation to our smaller equipment, much waste motion would be done away with. Think over carefully the efficiency of your kitchen and try by rearranging the equipment you have, to do more work and better work in less time.-Miriam M. Haynes, Coloardo Agricultural College, Fort Collins, Colo. Cream of Celery Soup. Wash and scrape one head celery, simmer in one pint of water until soft, mash in same water. Cook one tablespoonful of onion in one pint of milk ten minutes, add to celery, strain and put on to bell. Cook one tablespoonful of flour in one tablespoonful of butter until smooth. Stir into soup, add salt, pepper and strain. For the Pastry Cook. To prevent pie crust from soaking, glass the under side with beaten whites of eggs. PAGE THREE CHIPS JLAJ SALC The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric lights, tile baths, marble entrance. PAGE FOUR The CR Apartmen 3600 Wab The finest building ever open cago. Steam heat, electric light Phone Main 263 FREE STYLE BOOK ... HAIR To Colored Women We are the largest manufacturers of Colored Women. Hair net, combs, and toilet articles manufacturers' prices. Send two-comb Agenda MW hat. Add follow-up: BUMANIA HAIR COMPANY. 121-87 Park Row, New York City. Address Dept. 86 Dr. Mac Enery J. 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One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BRCAD AX 6418 Champlain Ave., Chicago. Ill. PHONE WENTWORTH 2597. JULIUS F. TAYLORE, Editor and Publisher. Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1879. Newspaper Advertising Solicitor Wanted. A live newspaper advertising solicitor; one who knows how to hustle for business wanted. For further information, address the editor of this paper or phone, Wentworth 2597. Black Soldiers Acted Well. Camels evidently despise bullets. The camel transport corps was in action recently, somewhere in Mesopotamia, and received its baptism of fire. No shell or bullet can excite the stolid, contemplative animal; but it might have been expected that the camel drivers, unarmed and untrained for war, would have run for it at the first sign of attack. Yet, in fact, most of them responded admirably to the call of their British officers and stuck to their animals while bullets whizzed around. With characteristic simplicity, or it may be obstinacy, when told to bring in their camels to shelter they insisted on taking with them the blankets which are issued to every man, less they should be stolen in their absence. Some wanted to mount a hill under fire to get their money from their tents. The contempt which a Soudanese stalwart feels for the modern long-range fighting was expressed by one headman—the more warlike Soudanese regularly act as headmen over the Egyptian peasants, who remarked, as the shells burst, that in his country they "fought it out with knives." Stuffed Tomatoes. Twelve large, smooth tomatoes, one teaspoonful of salt, a little pepper, one tablespoonful of butter, one of sugar, one cupful of bread crumbs, one teaspoonful of onion juice. Arrange the tomatoes in a baking pan. Cut a thin slice from the smooth end of each. With a small spoon scoop out as much of the pulp and juice as possible without injuring the shape. When all have been treated in this way, mix the pulp and juice with the other ingredients and fill the tomatoes with this mixture. Put on the tops, and bake slowly three-quarters of an hour. Slide the cake turner under the tomatoes and lift gently on to a flat dish. Garnish with parsley and serve. Ham and Sweet Peppers Canned or sweet peppers are very nice to combine with minced ham. Put the ham through a meat grinder, also some sweet peppers. To three cupfuls of meat use half a cupful of peppers. In a deep bowl mix the ham, peppers and one tablespoonful of minced parsley. Put into a deep baking dish, sprinkle the top with bread crumbs and bits of butter, and bake in a quick oven half an hour. Stuffed Green Peppers. Cut stem end off, scoop out seeds, put cups thus cleaned into cold water, and when they have boiled 15 minutes take off the stove and drain. Mix stuffing as follows: Equal parts of pressed ham and bread and small onion run through meat chopper. Stuff peppers with this mixture, put a piece of butter on top of each and bake 15 minutes in pretty hot oven. Hot Water Without a Fire. It is disagreeable to keep a fire during the warm summer months merely for hot water. Have the tinner make a jacket out of galvanized iron, give it a lining of asbestos and place it around the hot water tank. The iron is of such width that two pieces will cover the entire tank and extend far enough above to hold a layer of ashes. The water will stay hot 24 hours. In the shadow of the lofty mountains of the Carso at this impressive white altar of snow a priest is celebrating a military mass. His congregation is made up of Italian soldiers, who are battling in the snow-clad mountains to wrest lands peopled by Italians from the dominion of the Austrians. A broad ray of the sun was shot down through the snow-covered mountain peaks and has beautifully illuminated the altar in front of which the priest is pacing. Vorka The Preacher—Doesn't it worry you to have so many patients die on your hands? Young Doctor—No. Just think of the experience I'm getting. FIRST LAMBING CAPTE MOAN Noah—Not yet. We'll have to wait for the man who vows to high heaven that he will never be caught alive in a full dress suit and the woman who won't talk while she plays whist. HUBBIES OBJECT "Do you think it right for couples to kiss each other before they're married?" "Well, I notice that only about one in ten ever kiss afterward. PROOF. L. The Humorist—Ruyter, the poet, must have sold a poem. The Novellist—How do you know? The Humorist—Saw him eating a 50-cent table d'hote meal today. A GOOD SHOWING A "Did that expert witness make a good showing on the stand?" "Yes. 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